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THURSDAY AUGUST 3.. 1922,

TO-DAY'S

CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

BRITAIN IN INDIA.

LLOYD GEORGE TALES.

LONDON, August 2. In the course of a debate in the Commons concerning the anxiety of British civil servants in India in regard to the effect of the constitutional re forins on their position Mr. Lloyd George said that despite drawbacks there bad boen a very satisfactory measure of success in the great experiment of the self-government of India but the real test would be whether the moderates or the anti-British extremiste were returned at the next clection. If the Inttor that would constitute a serious situation which Britain would have to take into acc sunt. The emphatically declared that Britain would never relinquish ber responsibilities to India and would take whatever steps were necessary to discharge, or enforce them because the withdrawal of the strong Land of Britain from ladia would result in anarchy. The Britiab civil-service must remain in India. The Government would see they got fair play. The British Empire meant at all costs to continue to discharge her sacred trust in India and to fulfil ber high destiny. (Cheers.)

GLEEKS ON W.RPATH.

TROOPS CONCENTRATING.

CONSTANTINOPLE August 2.

CANTON NEWS

A PLOT TO QUST SUN,

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE.

GENERAL HOLIDAY. Offer 21

span tor

STONDAY, the 7th August, 3G2, “Lleermed Warebivases" wizi na entirely rinsed on that day.

N. L. 8MITII, Soperintendent, Imports and Exporte Hongkong, Auguns, 1972.

The Northern Expeditionary Army T purposes from x 12 noon on aa attacked in three directions by Chan's troops at Trecheng, Yanfs and Youngyin, and completely routed, according to a cable isceived here yesterday afternoon,

It reported that arrangementa are being made at Canton now to recall the victorious troops for a rest after their strenuous spell at the front, and to replace them by fresh troops from Canton.

Another cable reports that Genera! Li Leb-kwon is moving his troops down frous Nanking to assist General Hui-Sung-chi's defeated men,

BANK HOLIDAY.

N accordance with Ordinance No. 5

of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS). will be closed for the transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY,

the 7th inst.

Hongkong, August 2, 1922.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

General Ip Kul, Chan Kwing-ming's deputy in Canton has issued instrucTHE KERK STEAMSHIP CO. INC. celebration in the City in order to tina for the holding of a victory

give the returning troops a fitting welcome home.

the

THE Steamship

"TILTHORN"

A meeting of Military and Naval having arrived from New York via heads was held at Ip Kui's head- ports on 1st August, consignees quarters on White Cloud are hereby notified that their cargo will Godowns of mountain yesterday to discuss further he landed into the

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and plane for taking back by force the Godown Co. and stored at their risk our cruisers of the Northern and expenas. Squadron at present in Sun Yat-sen's possession at Pakmotam.

A British communique states that the Greek concentration of troops in Eastern Thrace continues. Military and naval preparations for resisting attempts to violate the neutral zone are going on. Greek cavalry crossed the frontier at Kurfali in the morning. Turkish police fred and the Greeks withdraw leaving three killed and one wounded. Greek patrols occupied adreided to request Admiral Wan farm at Barikeni over the line of demarcation and a French officer demanded explanations.

CLOWN AGENTS.

POLICY OF PREFERENCE.

Bacca

All bn, obafed and damaged cargo in te fua let in the Godown where the envitation will be bold on the 8th inst. at 10 0,01.

No claims will be accepted after the Goods have left the Godowns and cargo undolicored on or after the 8th inst will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. their He/L for Countersignature im

Consignees are requested to send in

mediately to

The meeting is reported to bave

Shih tak to co operate in the move- All claims must be presented within ment. The plan, which ban now thirty days after steamer's arrival here. leaked out, is to and about 12 qua-after which they will not be recognised. hoats under Commander Chan Tin-lok to surround Bun's cruisers and demand bia immediate sarrender failing which his warships will be fired upon. The meeting slao decided to enlist the help of the three cruisert fou"Hoikay." "Hoisun," and "Suiwo,"

at present anchored off Tig is. They will be stationed at the entrance to Canton harbour to cut off San'a retreat, and will be called into' action only when needed. It is re- ported that it is intended to carry ont the plan at an early date, and great excitement is prevailing in Canton at present in the expectation_of_further fighting in the vicinity of the City,

THE OVERCROWDED TRAMS.

LONDON, August 2. In the House of Commons the Hon. E. F. L. Wood, Under-Secretary the Colonies replying to Mr. C. G. L. Lyle said that the practice of the Crow. Agents giving preference for colonial requirements to British firme remainedz Only two small contracts for manufactured goods were placed out-ide the United Kingdom last year, namely dump cars for barbour works on the Gold Coast, valued at £11,000 and ordered from Canada by desire of the consulting engineers and neo-salvarsan for Ceylon, valued at £7,000 and ordered from Germany at the express request of the Ceylon government.

---** DINGRACEFUL"-

HONGKONG AND AIRCRAFT DEFENCES.

LONDON, August 2.

MORE COMING,

In the House of Commons Earl Curzon asked whether there were any aircraft defences in any British dockyards, fuelling stations or naval establishments abroad other than Malta. Col. Amery said he understood The China Mail learns indirectly that aircraft were available if required for the defence of Port Said, Suez and that more street cars have been order Aden. Aaked whether that meant that there were no aircraft defences ated, and may be here sometime next Singapore and Hongkong Col. Amery replied in the affirmative. Commander year. Kenworthy remarked "Disgraceful.”

ANOTHER WORLD FLIGHT.

ALL-ENGLISH SEAPLANE,

LONDON, August 3.

B

Meanwhile, we still suffer.

KOYEMENTS OF STELMERS.

The U.P.S. R.M.S. Le. "Empress of Russia" is now due here at 5 p.m. to-day and will borth at Pier No. 5, Kowloon | Wharf.

The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of

of

at V Vancouver on July 31.

to

Too B. F. s.a." Antilochus " left Liver- pool on July 29 for Straits, Boogkung Shanghai and Japan and is due hers on or about August 31.

The Secretary for Air, Capt. the Rt. Hon. F. E. Guest replying to Asis from Hongkong on July 13 arrived

Col. Moore Brabazon question by

said in the House Commons be understood that proposal was sfoot attempt a world flight by an all-English scaplane next year. The participators had approached the Air Ministry which was satisfied that the project was round and bad a reasonable chance of success. The Ministry was prepared to assist when the time came. He understood the Air League of the Empire was also helping.

THE MARK MARKET.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., Agents Hongkong, August 2, 1922..

THE HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

NOTICE.

MR. FRED FISHER has been

appointed Inspector for the

Society.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,

Hon. Secretary. Blongkoag, Arguet 2, 1992.

THER

THE FRAK CHURCH,

"HERE will be evening service and sermon in the Peak Church on the Sundays in August at 6 p.m.

Hongkong, August 3, 1922,

A ST

TO LET.

STOR HOUSE-A few more

rooms to let. Apply premises.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

P

at

HE Undersigned have received in

stractions to sall by Public Auction,

FRIDAY, August 4, 1999,

commencing at 2,45 pum.

at

Silmish," No. 98, The Peak

▲ Quantity of valuable Household Furniture,

Aleo -

A Few Pieces of Blackwood-ware. On view from Wednesday, the Zad August.

Uatalogues will be issued.

es un delievry.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctionsors.

Hongkong July 27, 1922.

WOULDN'T THE-

BLACKBIRDS

ENJOY THIS FRUIT?

YOUR WILL ENJOY

BLACKBIRDS"

WITH

JUSTINE JOHNSTONE

AT THE WORLD TO-MORROW

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

ES' DEPARTMENT

GREAT CLEARANCE

SALE

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.

FURTHER

REDUCTIONS.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

Columbia Grafonolas

Prices From $60.00

Folk the H

ANDERSON'S

(Opposite City Hally

THE BLUE BIRD CO.

Refreshment Parlour and Candy Storr.

No. 184 Des Voeux Road, Central.

(Opposite to A. S. Watson Dispensary).

Large quantity in stock of Sego Evaporated Milk at 20 Cents per tia Mackintosh Toffee, Caramel and

American Pine Nuts,

A. E. G.

Electric fan, Switches, wire of all sizes motor. Dynamo, etc.. etc.

Sole agents HALL, LAW & CO.

10, Des Voeux Road Central, First floor.

London, August 2.

The London exchange market is depressed. German marks are panicky on the Frezoh note and the absence of any indication that Germany is aban doning her policy of inflation, closing about 3760.

AUSTRALIA AND WASH‹NGTON TREATIES.

MELBOURNE, Aug. 2. The House of Representatives has ratified the Washington treatice.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S CABIN

BOY.

JUNE RAINFfall.

Following is the record of the rain

fall during July, 1922, at the Botanic

One of the oldest inhabitaute the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, has known in ita history is Mr. John Gardens Conduit, who was admitted suffering from pneumonia, and is believed now to be dying, says the recent issue of a Sydney paper. He was born in Eng. land January 26, 1818. Jobo -Conduit was toddling around half a' year before Victoris was born. He saw the sailor king come and go, and; saw take his place the Girl Queen. Ho helped us here in Australia to

INCE.

DATE.

1st.

2nd.

3rd.

4th.

5th.

Oth.

7th,

8th,

4.18

9th.

.20

celebrate her jrbilce, then 10 years later the Diamond Jubilee. And he has lived more than two decades after

10th.

2.05

11th.

.56

12th.

2.65

she was laid to rest. While he was but little more than a baby he saw Napoleon at St. Helena, and nearly! 20 years later saw the remains of the Groat Emperor taken to the Franco he had loved so well. He saw. Glad- stone first enter the affairs of England, and saw him become the nation's greatest man. He came among us to find us a few scattered colonies, and 10 years later saw laid the foundation-stone of out nationhood. For 80-years-Mr. Conduit was a sca captain. He commenced bis career as cabin bp to Queen Victoris, Lon board hoz. pri te yacht, and had her personal fadship and kindly interest. In 1880 ha retired from the ses, and came to Australia. For the past 20 years he has lived at Five Dook with bis youngest son (his baby boy 84 years old," Mr. Con- duit will explain).

19th.

3.00

14th.

.01

15th.

16th,

17th.

18th.

19th.

20th.

21st.

22ad.

23rd.

24th.

·2rib.

ea

-26th-

«09-

27th....

1.48

28th.

2.21

29th.

.06

30th.

.09

31st.

Total 18, 33inch s

THE TELEPHONE HANDBOOK.

The Second issue of the TELEPHONE HANDBOOK will be published on August 7th, 1922.

The TELEPHONE HANDBOOK consists of an up-to-date and accurate index of Telephone Subscribers, the numbers being given in sequence.

SPECIMEN PAGE.

Contral-22 The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd.. 5, Wyndham Street

do 23 "China Mail" (Newspaper), 5, Wyndham Street Peak 29 Bridger, R. L., Residence, 55, Peak Kowloon-22 Green Island Criment Co., Ltd., Cement Works,

Hok-un

Central 23 Jordan, Forsyth, Grovo & Aubrey, Dr., Alexandra

Buildings

Fask-23 Butterfield and Swire, Mr. H. W. Kent, Residence Kowloon-23 Ye Fong Chan-136, Temple Street, Yaumati Central-24 Tak Shun Bank, 156, Queen's Road Central

Peak-24 Ball, A. Dyer, Residence, 61, The Peak Kowloon-24 Dixon, H., Residener, 4, 1.ycemoon Villas, Chatham

Rood

Central-25 Hoogkong and Whainpos Dock Co., Aberissa Dock,

Aberdcon

Peak-25 Honglong & Whamho Dock Co., Chief Manager's

Residence

Poak-26 Dyer, R. M., Residence

The TELEPHONE HANDBOOK has mot a want which has long been felt amongst users of the Telephone, as it provides an easy means of ascertaining the name of the Subscriber without the pecessity of a search through the ordinary alphabetical directory.

The TELEPHONE HANDBOOK costs $1 per copy and ia sold on the strict understanding that on the publication of a new one the old one will be returned to the publishers. This proviso is made in the interests of Subscribers in view of the frequent changes that take place.

ORDER,

THE HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO. 5, Wyndham St. Please supply me with

cop of the July-December

1922 issue of the Telephone Handbook at $1-per_copy. I agree to return. this copy to you on application when a new Handbook is published.

Cash, enclosed ..........

Address ******

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