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THURSDAY, JUSE I, 1922.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Services to the China Mail)

PUNISHMENT FOR WAR CRIMIS

ADDRESS BY VISCOUNT CAVE.

Viscount Care addressing the Grotius Society on the subject of war

LONDON, June 1. crimes punishment referred to Holland' attitude towards the allies un #accessful request for the extradition of the ex Kaiser. He declared the the demand should have been based on charges of definite crimes known in Jax. He pointed out that sixteen cases he allies forwarded to Leipzig resulted is only six convictions which were most unsatisfactory. The Hague wart of international justice had still to win its spurs.

THE WORLD'S DRUG TRAFFIC.

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS DISCUSS IT.

LONDOS, June 1.

The drug traffic and the recadervener of opium growing were discussed at the yearly meeting of the Society of Frier ds when it was stated that valuable as were the League of Nations' resolutions little real headway would be made until the fundamental question of opium production was tackled. The pen of the world's drug traffe could only be solved by international action.

CHINESS PRIVILEGES IN HONGKONG

CURIOSITY IN THE COMMONS.

LONDON, June 1.

In the House of Commons the Hon. E. F. L. Wood replying to Sir J. D. lees stated that be a proclamation issued in 1841 the Chinese inhabitants of Hoogkong were secured in the free exercise of religious rites and social customs. The Treaty of Nanking (1842) ceded Hongkong to be governed as His Majesty directed.

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE,

PARIS, June 1.

An international parliamentary commercial conference wherein twenty two nations including Japan and China are participating has opened at Sorbonze. Exchanges and customs are thechief questions being considered.

RECORD TIME.

LATER

Resptain Cattle's Derly time was a record. The previous best was Spica Kop's 2mins 4 4 sect. in 1920.

MARIE MISDOINGS.

CAUSED AN OBSTRUCTION.

In the Marine Court this mornice before Commander CT. Beckwith the masters of three lighters were charged by J. H. Woollacot, master of the as. Hoi Sarg with causing an obstruction with their lighters to the free access of the Han Tak Wharf.

STOLEN RICE.

SAID IT WAS SWEEPINGS.

Magistrate Lindsell this morning with When a Chinese was charged before the unlawful possession of 7 picals of rice in Praya West at 5.30 am, be said that the rice was sweepings from a ship which had unloaded the previous afternoon.

When the Magistrate showed

OFFICIAL NEWS,

-

THE CHINA MAIL.

FROM ANNUAL REPORTS.

Papers to be tabled at this after noon's meeting of the Legislative Council include the annual reports for 1921 of the New Territories, the Ob- servatory and the Land Officer. From them we take the following items:-

SATURDAY'S PARADE.

VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THERE.

LOTS OF NAMES NOW.

A. Murdoch, Administrative Comman- This notice issued by Acting Major dant of the Hongkong Volunteer Do- papers on May $0:-"The respouse fence Carpe appeared in the news-

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

STRUTHERS AND BARRY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. From SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES via JAPAN PORTS and SHANGHAL

THE "Steamship

ports

SP

Volunteer Defence Corps to the re-1522, Consignees are hereby notified

WEST CHOPAKA,” of the members of the Hongkong having arrived from above mentioned

.on Thursday, June quest for names of Volunteers for the that their cargo is being landed at 1. parade ordered for Jane 30 in honour their risk into the hazardous and cr of the Birthday of HM the King is so Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & very peor that it is nothing short of Godown Co. L'd. Kowloon, and extra-hazardous Godowns of the being a disgrace to the Çmit.

stored at consignees' zisk.

*We are required to supply 50

Corps." men and it is up to you to see that discredit is not brought upon the

leased lands in Hongkong and Kow- loon amounted to $19 417.02 an The Crown Rent das in respect of

increase of $43,037.78 on the previous yest. $3,412.95 a decrease of $113,50.

The Village Rent Roll was The total aita of land sold and granted a lease during the year 1021 was 564 acres 3 roods 7.91 poles of which 528 acres O rood 75 poles (including 361 acres for camphor growing) was in respect of lands dealt with be the District Officers; the rood 18.74 poles the excess of land grated over land resumed during the total area resumed was 116 acres 1

rear was 448 acres 1 rood 29.17 poles This is exclusive of quarries and lands for short terms or occupied under temporary permits issued by the Public Works Department.

A China Mait reporter made During 1921 the rainfall registered this morning and was informed b

enquiries at Volunteer Headquarters at the Botanical Gardens was Bergt-Major Westlake that the 307.83 inches.

will take part in the King's Birthday Hogkong Volunteer Defence Corps parade after all During yesterday, he said, he had received a large more men test the 50 originally asked for. Altogether 55 names were te- number of names and now they have

ceived by 5 pts.

On Mar 31 last year 3.25 inches of

raia fell in one hour.

The principal features of the rainfall from April 27 to Joly 6, dar weather in

ing which period 59 inches of rain feli 1921 were:Heavy

on 59 days; and a drought from September 9 to the end of the year when only 1 inch of rain fell; abnormally low wind velocity in March, increasing gradually to normal in July.

was 92.2 deg. recorded on August

The highest temperature last year

The net revinne collected under the the Liquors Ordinance from Duties and Licensed Warehouses during 1921 was $1,040,637.01 as compared with $779,795.85 for 1920,

The net rerence collected under the Tobacco Ordinance in 1921 was $1,062 031.14 as compared with $631 877.66 for 1920.

in by 5 p., on Wednesday, May 31, the HKVD.C paraća will be "Unless suficient names are sent

cancelled."

such a lack of response in the Ent Asked why there should have been place, Sergt.-Major Westlake said that he thought that it was because

through the war. and Taturally they were ex-servicemen who had been most of the members of the Corps

did not like the idea of having to turn out for practices for a "start" they had never for a moment seriously were all so familiar with. He for one,

would have been let down when the entertained the fear that the Corpst day fixed for the parade arrived. The notice had "fetched" them alright.j that enough men would have report- but even without it he did not doubt

The revenue for 1921 from the Opium Monopy was $3,938,197.99 23 ), ed. compared with $4,317,970.90 for 1920, a decrease of $379,172.91. The price of $14.50 per tal was maintained throughout the year.

for 1921 amounted to £135 834936 as The total trade (excluding Treasure) compared with 212,502,539 for 1920. of this Importe, were valued at for 1920) and Exporte at £67,691,877 (La against £108,369,937 for 1920) £68,143,059 (as against £103,932 602

Treasure imported during 1921 amounted to £13,797,095 (including

3 to take part in the parade. ? Headquarters on June He even fested that in a comprising over

Unit 200

required on parade, sad the officer in en, the of there being more men than were awkward situation would have arisen

charge would be in the unpleasant position of having to tom down” might have the effect of tilling enthusiasm for future parades if the some of the men, which, of course,

perience in the Army that they don men sigued, -as had been his ex

out, anyway. They had more than

Complainant said that on May 20f Serprise that there should be 7 picais 55,447,487 of gold and £8.193,934 of Well, what is the use of me turning of sweepings on a ship, the defend-silver). Tressore exported during 1921

at i am. he found the approach to

the wharf obstructed by defendante ant said that he had only cae bag amounted to. £17,981,357 (including they needed the last time." After all,

lighters. He

superstructure

damaged considerably

inscoeurring to get alongside.

of rice.

his

iD

Defendants who said they were

he thought it was a good thing that the notice had been issued.

An Indian constable said he saw

£7,091,582 of gold and £10,519,014 of the defendant coming off a sampan

silver). delivering cargo, were each fined $15. sampan the witness found six other in 1921 was $6,040 866.17 an increase the lack of response, was that each with one bag on his shoulder. On the the Imports and Exports Department thought might have brought about The net revenue collected by

Another thing Sergt.-Major Westlake, bags.

The boatwoman said that the The actual expenditure for the year take the lead, arguing with them of $311,22176 as compared with 1920. defendant and Rix other

man was waiting for some one else to $591756.04 an increase of selves that in such a big Unit there

Teamasters an mistresses of boats were each fined $5 for mooting their f tcats less than 100 sarda izum low

men

was

water mark between 9 p.m. and 5Pgaged her bost on the previous $89,641.38 as compared with 1920. were bound to be enough volunteers

6.00

Then, of course, as soon as the sites- tion was made known, they came "out of their shells."-

aight and each man transferred of this increase over $73,000 is without their having to tum ont bag of rice from a junk to attributable to the lower purchasing her boat. The rice was kept in her boat all night and in the morning the power of the dollar in rupees, that QUEER SHOOTING AFFAIR. defendant came to claim his bag.

being the figure by which the cost of exactly the same quantity of Indian opium exceeded the 1920 figure.

Wanchai was the scene of a my sterious shooting affair last night. Police on daty cz the Frara heard a revolver shot from the direction of Amoy Street and when they arrived there they found

Chinese lying dead

piece of vacant ground off the street. There we billet wound clean Through the chest. The manner of the man's death recalled the two

OF

The Magistrate convicted defendant

in respect of one bag and fined him $50 or 4 weeks.

ROBBERS' RUSE.

SAID THEY BROUGHT PRESENTS.

While a Chinese woman was killing chicken in the kitchen of her house,

mati, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, a knock came on the street door.

mysterious shooting affaire No. 270, Reclamation Street, Yau- Yaumati previously reported. The bullet which was fred from close range from behind entered the small of the back and came out at the chest. No clue could be got as to the identity of the murderer.

A BATHING TRAGEDY,

Personal emoluments, dac in: rossed staff and the revised rates to an of clerical salaries, show an increase of some $17,000 pver 1920, but this sum, as well as the cost of a motor-truck and of a more expensive type of uniform for Chinese Revenue Officers, is more than offset by savings in other directions.

UNLAWFUL ARMS.

When she enquired who was there, & EARN JAIL FOR POSSESSORS. male voice said "I have some presents for Kam Hung.

As that was the woman's busband's name, the opened

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the door. Fire then rushed into the together in the Big Court at the Magistrates Lindsell and Fraser sat fiat. One of them produced a Magistracy this morning to hear the revolver and ordered the woman to case in which a Chinese was charged it down in the passage. Another with gagged her with a potato and tied her of

the unlawful Chan Yuts Lerman employel by tape taken from her apron. The rob and Reclamation Streets, Yaumsti hands behind her back with a piece of revolver- at the junction of Ningpo s fully loaded 3-chambered possession the Telephone Coy. was bathing bers then ransacked the house and Defendant was arrested by Sergt. in the harbour yesterday with a stole money, clothing and jewellery to Neal at 8 p.m. on Monday, and the friend when suddenly the latter the value of $583. disappeared. Casa

round about the spot where he had last even

revolver was found in his girdle... him for a long time, but his friend did not appear again, so he became frigh- tened and swam ashore. He believes that his friend was drowned by being sucked down by a whirlpool.

swam

FOR DRAGON FESTIVAL.

PEKING GOVERNMENT GETS A "BUB."

PEKING, May 31.

THE CALCUTTA SWEEP.

LOCAL MAN'S LUCK.

The China Mail heard to-day that Major Harding, attached to the local R.A.MC, had won the third prize in the Calcutta Sweep on the Darby, It should be worth about £20,000,

STOMACH AND LIVER TROUBLES.

He admitted the charge this morning but said he had been paid 30 cents to take the weapon from Hongkong to Yanzati.

Sentence of two years' hard labour was passed.

#A SERIOUS THING."

Police Station charged a Chinese this Inspector Furden of Bay View morning with the unlawful po scesion ofs revolver the trigger and trigger guard of which are missing.

Defendant said that he had picked the revolver in a dust cart and intend

thing to be found with a revolver in Bemarking that it was a serious

Syvernment, bas-received an 18 caused by disorders of the stomach

No end of misery and actual sudeting fed to sell it as old iron." advance of $1,450,000 from the banks and liver, and may be avoided by the use tide it over the dragon festival of Chamberlain's Tablets. Give them a trial For sale by all Chemists and Storekerperi.

his Colony, Magistrate Lindsell pass- cd sentence of 6 months' hard inbour,

A practice parade wil be held at 5.30 p.m., to-morrow when it is hoped

that all those who bave sent in their names will make it their daty to turn oct to learn the details of the pars.de even if not to "drill."

MIGHT HAVE BEEN CELEBRATING.

Two Chinese were charged before Police Magistrate Lindell this morn ing with baving caused an obstruction on the Yaumati ferry wharf.

cargo is to be left in the Godowns All broken,, chafed and damaged where it will be examined at 10 am

Consignees of Cargo must produce Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex ports, Eongkong, before Bilk of livery Orders issued. Lading will be countersigned or De

Tuesday, June 6, 1922, by Messrs. Anderson & Ashe. Surveyors.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival recognised after the goods have left here, after which they cannot be recognised. No claims will be the Godowns and cargo undelivered after June 7, 1922, will be subject to be effected rent.

No Fire insurance whatever will

for Delivery Orders immediately. in their Bills of Lading in exchange Consignees are requested to send

STRUTHERS & BARRY, Agents, U. S. S. B. Emergency

Fleet Corporation. Hongkong, June 1, 1922.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

dons to sell by Public Auction, THE Undersigned have received instruc-

..on

WEDNESDAY, June 7, 1922, commencing at 230 p.m.

at their Saica Rooms, Daddell Street.

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, Comprising:-

dinner waggons, tea table, etc., etc.

Teak sideboard. with bevelled mirror, teak dining table and chairs,

Teak double and single bedsteads, wardrobes with bevelled mirrors, dressing. tables, marble top wash- stands, chest-of-drawers, etc.

On view from Tuesday the 6th June.

The Magistrate asked if the cbstrac❘ TO Festival. ton were due to the Dragon Boat

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers.

SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

the races for that to be the cause of

Inspector Willis said that they ALL preliminary notices of forth- were too far away from the scene of

ferries 1. were celebrating se-running of the the obstruction.

Magistrate: Then perhaps they

Inspector: Perhaps. Magistrate (to defendants): I will let you off this time. You may go.

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