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ST. "
THIS WEEK
THE
OUR TRADE WITH
AMERICA.
CONSUL GENERAL'S REPORT.
Reporting on llongkong's trade is" 1921, the United Stotra Conta General (Mr. W H. Gale) says it showed the effect of the general world depression, as we'l as the disturbed conditions of its principal market in') near by South China. In the quantity of gnois imported and ex orted, the year compared lavourably with 1020, which was the record year in the Colony's, trade. The value of Hong- kong's foreign trade in 1911 how ver, computed on a sterling basis, was only about 64 per cent, of the 1920 value but was about equal to the trade in 1918 and 1919, Importa into Hongkong in 1921 were valued at | £81,940,154, while the exporte amoanted in value to £85,673,234, the total foreign trade of Hongkong, therefore, being valued at £167,613,388 & compared with a total value of £289,340,018 in 1920,
A number of changes occurred in the relative atonding of the three countries in Hongkong's import trade in 1921. The United States fook the lead from the United Kingdom in furnishing miscellaneous foodstuffs, iron and steel angles and tees, joists and rivats, and machine belting; and from Japan in furnishing clocks and watches. Bubject to the qualifica- Ltd. tion already mentioned concerning
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HONGKONG, Friday, Nov. 21, 1922.
CHINA MAIL.
FOOTBALL.
NOTES AND COMMENTS."
TO MORROW'S LEAGUE GAMES,
The following Leagus garues down to be played to-morrow:
FIRST DIVISION.
www.ga
i.
are
v. Kowloon, Navy "A" ground
Police v." Hawkins," Navy "B" ground:
Carlisle" v. Club, St. Joseph's groun!. "B" ground.
"Tamer" v R. G. A. Sockumpo› "Ambrose" v. "Titania" loon (Hanghom) ground, China ground.
South China v. "Despatch" South
Kick off at 4.15 p.m. sharp.
BECOND DIVISION.
"BARBER OF SEVILLE.”
LAST NIGHT'S THEATRE
a
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 74. 1024
INTERPORT TENNIS,
CANTON'S STRA.TS.
FINANCIAL TROUBLES STILL ACUTE.
(From Our Own Correspondent }
AT THE C.R.C.
ROYAL TREAT.
Yesterday was, a gals day at the Composed in the almost fucredibly
Chinese Recreation Club where Mears J. Elmore and J L. Wade of the short t me of fifteen days, Rossino's
Shaghai Interport tennis team worS music for the over delightful comic
CANTON, November 24. the guests of the Clob Zuring the opera "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," has a Adveran reports have emanated of crnoon. A friendly doubles freakness and à brightness which ac- from Shameen regarding the Currency mateb between the visitors and Ng King's v. "Submarines," Sopkum-cords happily with the humour of the, that a firm with London connections on the Club's court at Causeway Bay, Loan. Well-informed circles aver Sze Kwong and M. W. Lo was played atory. The pin drop silence with has received definite advice that do and it attracted large crowd of la- Pon "A" ground,
Durba
which the audience in the Theatre spite strenuous efforts on the part of treated spectatore, Royal last night beard the fine over French China Syndica'e'e represent which fell during the second set, and Mr. George L. Brander, the Anglo- The game was marred by the rain ture, the ready applause with which ative, to hurry the arrangements play had to be abandoned for neatly it rewarded the many beautiful nam through, a lot of hidden oppositin three-quarters of an hour. What the bers, and the hearty laughter with has been formented and the. loan game was resumed the ground was in which it received the delicious com- might be cancelled at the last moment. a very slippery condition and greatly plications of the story, each bespoke The Municipal Loan, although not in bampered the players. Then the light Kow-the enjoyment the Grand Italian the same category, may also be began to fade before the matob could Opera Company's performance gave, affected by the wave of disfavour and be finished, and eventually it had to each was a tribute to the talent of the there is a probability that this loan be abandoned when seven gamer 'all artistes. That firm favourite, Mr. may also be shelved.
had been called in the fourth ect. Scamuzzi naturally had the onerous After a lot of discussion, the Canton The other three sets were won as part of the village barber, Figaro, and salt merchants have promised an follows:-Ng and Lo, 62. Elmore a fine success he made it, both music advance to the Government. The and Wade, 6-3; Ng and Lo 6·1, co ally and dramatically, for he is both sum of $2,000,000 was asked for that the home pair were leading by 2 superb einger and an able actor. orignially, but only $300,000 is to be sets to 1. Misa Delza was excellent as Rusina, loaned and this will be deducted from singing with rare sweetness and play the salt taxea in dus conres. All the conditione the match
In epite if all the adverse was full ing the coquette with intriguing skill. merchants have to share in finding of interest while it lasted. It was a Foremost among the other performere, the funds and their two "Torga" or very closely contested affair with who all acquitted' themselves with gallds will make up the balance, many exciting incidente, and the credit, was Mr. Mauceri so the music Yesterday, the Salt Commissioner, result of the exchanges in the fourth master. His clever mimicry will long who has been instrumental in making sat was very much in doubt when remain a pleasant memory. Cav. the arrangementa, sent the signed time intervened. The visitors played the incompleteness of the returns
Castagnino took full advantage of the doruments to the merchants with a very steady tennis in the first set and of imports of American-made goods,
musical possibilities of the opera to request that the gum be paid forth combined well, but did not appear to the United Kingdom, took the
orchestra. get the very best out of his capable with. The merchants have stated be in their best form: The lead from the United States in
they cantial raise the whole sum same might be said of Ng and Lo in supplying aniline dyes, confcction-
To-night the company
but prezent immediately
will Verdi's" Eraani."
remit the opening stages of the game. ery, jams and preserves, cop"B" ground.
$100,000 to morrow. And the After the resumption, however, both per wire, electrical machilory, iron
balance in two instatments of the pairs improved, and the game Kick off at 245 pm, sharp. and steel bare and wire, old iron and
same amonat. They wish to make, brightened up considerably, with The King's-Submarines match is steel, tin plates, zinc sheets and plates, not likely to take place, as I un-
half the advance in silver and half in many brilliant but abort rallies which linseed oil. miscellaneous railway derstand that
boter but the authorities are not provided plenty of excitement. Lo the latter have materials, miscellaneous vehicles, cut-withdrawn from the League. It op-
agreeable as silver was stipulated. excelled himself is the third and lery and electro-plated ware, electri-pears that it is not their fault as there
Considerable alarm has been caus d fourth sets and gave the Shanghai men caf accessories, and automatic musi was a misunderstanding when the
in the Canton money market by the a lot to do. He was easily the best cal instruments; and obtained the entries were seat io, In any case
appearance of a number of new notes. man on the Court, and his "killing lead from Japan in canetic soda, this will be settled at the League
Previous announcements gave the was exceptionally good and difficult Shakespeare's songs hace almost as total of notes issued as in the neigh-to beat. Ng was out of form and hosiery, electric lamps, and common meeting to-night. Failing this game great a claim to fame as his playa. bourhood of $30,000,000, and it was natted frequently. The Bbangbai– sep Japan took the lead from the I expect to see the Tamar R. G. A. For The Tempest" Le wrote some aid at the time that the issue wou'd, men, though consistent, had been United States ia furnishing canned game transferred from the "B" to of his most beautiful lyrics, short not be increased. The presence of seen in better form here but doubtless meat and fish, printing and lithone" ground. This should be a match complete, carefully devised; presious new notes has caused financiers to the wet ground troubled them, Lo phic materials, and toys and games; worth watching, as the former are jewels of song cunningly interspersed enspect that this promies has not been was and from the United Kingdom in un playing well, and the latter are just among the grest dramatic speeches. honoured and confidence is gradually and
also puzzle to them bleached cottons and rowing rotton. getting into their stride. It would be Even the most precious jewel loser disappearing, with the result that the the while. Everything considered had them guessing all The United States was the haviest as wall to drop a gentle hist to the half its power if taken out of the valus of the notes depreciates daily. however, they played well enough to purchasers from Hongkong fearsia, Tamar players to refrain from rough place that it was first designed to fill. beans, Chinean fooditufis, v getable play. In their game with the Chinese In the A.D.C's forthcoming produc- Government and confiscated properly. 13th game in the fourth set so keenly, Twenty-two additional lots of hold their own, and contested the oils, silk piece goods and raw silk, to- last week there were several retion there songs will be heard where comprising several keenly desired-that-cix dences had to bacalled before bsces, bamboo ware, bristles, china- grettable iucidente, bath side being to they were meant to be heard. There blocks of houses and vacant ground the point went to the Chinese pair. ware embroidery, glassware, paper lame, and but for the firmness of are not only poetic lyrics like have been marked out for sale to the ware and rattan furniture in 191. the Referee, the match would have Where the bee sucks, there such 1" public. On some of the more import-
Mr. Green was the umpire. The United Kingdom led in the ended in a farce. It is no credit and Full fathom five," but also the snt lote, reserve prices have been
TO DAY'S MATCII. The visitors will be the guests of
!
South China "A" v. Hawkins," South China grosed.
R. G. A. v. Police, fookumpoo ground.
Warders v. "Marazion" Navy "B" grond. ground.
South China""B" v. "Durban," Club
(Hungbom) round.
Kowloon v. "Ambroze" Kowloon
St. Joseph's v. Carlisle". St. Joseph's ground.
University v. United, Soakumpoo
THE TEMPEST,"
SHAKESPEARE'S BEAUTIFUL
SONGS.
would be readily offered for th m, no will meet A. A. Ramjaha and 8, I. difficulty is expected in connection Ismail at 3.30 p.z, with their disposal. The Municipal
purchase of camphor, ginger, tinto the teams concerned, to-have-a fine foar ug sailor's chorus which fixed but as they are below what the L.R.C. this afternoon when they wolframite peanuts. acimal oils and general caution issued to them. Stephano sing. fate, ariseed oil, and feathers. Japau was the boariest purchaser of dyeing and tonning materials, grains sugar, brass, copper, lead, zine, manganese, woollens. bige, raw coftor, human hair, bides and rattans.
Navy "B" and an even game should be Durbsa" meet the Koloon on geen with possibly the latter securing "B" team meet the "Hawkins" marking out farther lote as it is the In the Second Division the Chiness and Finance Departments ara boey second string and an even game should Government's idea to ralee several HONGKONG be seen, the Sailora just getting home. Jakh's immediately.
the prints.
The_China_Mail. culpably careless. It is well known that weapons are often left lying in unlocked drawers or carried about with the greatest disregard.
Serving no useful purpose in the modern community, revolvers should NOW'S THE TIME.
be completely banned, except for police and other special use. The the trade of Hengkong daring the It is observed from a comparison of
The Police who meet the Flagship While public opinion is still roused
law would then become very simple past two years that the United States will Lave their team strengthened by over the arms evil, following the Sui and very direct. Many Europeans suffered some lomes, but at the same the inclusion of J. Clock (who has just providing the lattes turn out a full- An" piracy and Wednesday's big hauls
bere would undoubtedly surrender time made several important gaina. returned from leave) at right back, team they should wiu. As also should The most important low, in view of and the half back line will also be the "Marazion" who meet the in the harbour, the moment is op.
their revolvers with the greatest retho opportunity allorded, was-in-strengthened by the inclusion of Warders. portone to draw attention again to aneluctance, but so long as they retain aniline dyes. In 1919, of total imports Forbes whose ankle is now much bet aspect of the problem European resi them there remains the danger that into Hongkong, valued at £72,740,ter, Alexander will not be in the team,
فيصعد
The Gunners meat the Police and
عضم
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UNIVERSITY.
HONOURS IN ENGINEERING AWARDED.
dents are apt to ignore. We refer to/ches) wespons may fall into criminal the United States furnished £59,582 but Robertson will deputies, and a strongest of the two second division official news on the subject it is fairly sor T. Mather, F. R. 8., have reported
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
soon as possible.
Warders or { }}
made
FIRE CLASS HONOURS. No, 402 Keng Shu Obit,
400 Shil Chih Jan 4'8 Wong Chi Kit 410-Yu Kwei Hain. BECOND CLASS HONOURS.
"SUI AN AFFAIR.
The Amassora from the University HUNTING FOR THE PIRATES. of London. Professor S. M. Dixon, M. A. M. Sc., Professor D. A: Low, The Chinese "B" team, which is the
(Emeritus Professor of Civil and Though it is difficult to get say Mechanical Engineering,) sud Profes- possession. Even if this sweeping the United States furnished £137 788; on the boards that the Bobbies will although the latter are showing gunboats bave been sent up to the for the Degree of Bachelor of Scienca
worth in 1920, of a total of £247 146, 8ood game should be seen. It is quite elevens, should beat the “Durban, private possession of firearms. Many
generally known now that British on the results of the final examination people contend the Colony's responsible
measure prevented only one revolver and in 1921, of a total of £124,377, obtain their first two points to-mor- improved form.
Shaumi district to hunt for the "Boi in Engineering bed by the Univer citizens should receive general permis. from reaching desperate hande, who the United States furnished only ..
An" pirates. It is reported that sity of Hongkong in May 1922, that "Ambrose" visit Kowloon and three gunboats went up on Wednes- the work sion to have firearms, asserting this would say how many lives might be £16,241. In 1919 there were no
eaved thereby?
importe from Germany, but in 1920
hould win. The College should also day and another gunboat and wae of a high order of excellence and of four candidates would lead to more frequent capture
Last week the Club fielded a very recurs the points against the submarine were seen to steam out of worthy of 1st Class Honours, while the German imports were valued at weak team. Why they played Gerrard Carlisle," and the United University the barbour this morning. of criminals and consequently
£6550; and in 1921 that county at centre half is a mystery. It was game should end in a draw. discourage crirae. Just how cor-
furnished aniline dyes to the velas el obvious to anyone watching the game!
the work of one candidate-deserves The Macao authorities are lending 2nd Class Honades, adding that these rect this view may Le we do not pro
240 466, taking the lead in the trade, that he was all at sea. He is a one-
a willing band and a couple of Forta-recommendations follow the standard pose to analyse, for we hold there are
The most conspicuous gain made by position man, and had he played in forget that entries for the Shield gee gunboats are helping in the of marking equal to the London B. Club Secretaries are asked not to grave reasons why private possession draw for the Governor's Shield is of total imports of £1,109 825. Aus They are dua to meet the" Carlisle,"
The Royal Hongkong Golf Clubmarket was in wheat flour. In 1919 would have made a great difference. They should send their entries in aspend upon the measure of coopera University has made the following the United States in the Hongkong that last week, rather fancy be Competition close on December 31. success of the expedition must de-thie report, the Senate of the search. To a great extent the Sc., Examination. In consequence of of urina chou'd be abolished entirely. published in
Ralising that strong deterrents in columus.
our advertisement tralia furnished £615,682; North China and if the team is no befter, I am
tion forthcoming from the Canton award of honours in Engineering:- the form of stern sentences are the
was second with £470,038; and the afraid they will lose two more points.
Government to whom United States was third with £22,920. Gerrard, I understand, will not be chief meaza of reducing the arms evil, ;
presentations have been The death has occurred at the Is 1920, of totaliniporte of £1.988 717, turning out.
in person by two representatives which we have repeatedly emphasized Convent at Kuala Lumpur of Sister North China was first with £1 030 469,
The following decisions of the of the Hongkong Government who ieeentially the root of the whole Rose from sprue, after 12 years the United States eecond with £538,-
English Football Association should went up to Canton during the week. crim problem here, our magistrates Singapore and Kuala Lumpar.
devated to religions service in 688, and Australia third with £381,- The two dapat ships meet to-morrow be of interest to players and Shanmi, by all accounts, is s have rightly decided that unlawful
920. In 1921, of total imports of on the Kowloon ground. It is likely spectators alike:--
botbed of pirates, and the work of the possession of arms mast coat Chinese
£1,676,042, the United States was fint Sook ampoo "B" but nothing definite the Spurs" was suspended for one Nevertheless, given intelligent co
that this game will be transferred to B. Smith International right half of investigators will
not be easy. with £1,115,700, North China was offenders the maximum police court Lumpur of Mr. William Hay from third with 246 331, and Australia was ly be a shame to send them to Hang language" to Graham of the Arsenal, ments, the task of bringing to book a The death bat occurred at Kuala second with £472,385, Canada wasis known at present. It would certain-month for using "most filthy operation between the three Govern tarm and when the evidence implicates black water fever contracted jn them in a known crime they must Pahang.
hom when there is a ground vacant Deceased was
fourth with £11,£80..
W. M'Cracken, the famous right bunch of the offenders ought not to old stand their trial in the Oriminal Court. resident, having arrived in the F... for judging opportunities in Hong good as last season they will give the ing a decision of the Referer in an The past year was not a good one unknown quantity, but if they are suspended for one month for challeng
in Hongkong." Titania" so far are an half of Newcastle United, was prove an impossible one. from Ceylon 50 years ago. This policy, consistently followed,
kong for Americas good, because should have good results. There are,
conservative policies were followed
Ambrose" a run for their money and appolite manner, however, other angles, less drastio per commissioned to execute the statue branching out along new lines. Judg
Mr. Leonard Jennings bas terally, and there were few signs of are quite likely to win.
With reference to the B, urs
"A MIDNIGHT ROMANCE”.
A fire broke out at No. 150, Shang- hape but none the less important, of the Prince of Wales for erection at ing by the inquiries received, most in
Arsenal game the following remarks,
bai Strest, Yaomati, at 4.30 this mor from which the arms evil can be Bombay. Mr. Jennings, is n member terest was shown in certain kinds of Despatch," and a word to them required into the conduct of. the
AT THE CORONET. The Chinese are at home to the by the Commisioners who en
ning, and but for the prompt action tackled.
of the Royal Society of British machinery, such as icemaking plants, garding their play last week would not game is well worth noting:
of the Kowloon Fire Brigade, who Sculptora. Chief among these are stricter mea
Romance and mystery in full arrived on the scene carly it might steam laundry equipment, ond brick come amiss. I believe they had no well as players should accept the in A Midnight Romanca" which the there was a stiff breeze blowing at the "It is necessary that spectators as measure and rasping over finds place have ceased a disastrous blazo us making machinery. It is thought that less that three players cantioned by decisions of referees, who undoubted Coronet management are screening time. As it was, both the ground and sure) to prevent criminala euring arms. With police efforts attracted considerable attention took American manufacturers, and that it not sport, and the sooner they menu that the spectators interfered with the infinite charm as the heroine and fismes were got under control, and A local Chinese wedding which this field offers a good prospot for the Refuses for rough play. That is ly make mistakes--they were satisfied at now. Anita Stewart has a role first floors were involved before the already very keen, thene betplace on Wednesday evening when would be to their advantage to culti their ways the better it will be for the proper conduct of the matob, and they and there in a procession of baffling Bally extinguished... The fire originat
mea1urea are, of courte, Mr. Halman, fifth son of Mr. Hovate it in a thorough way.
players concerned, and the game in are warned that a repetition of such situations before the totally unexpected on the ground flr, occupied by a general. I believe also there was a conduct will result in the closing of ed denouement arrives: The current dealer in Chiucee medicinal herbe. regrettable incident batween the the ground.” "Despatch" skipper and the Referee in
fer
10-
An
The
A Favourite Rub Down. “
The local
f
Association
very difficult to devise. That is there the dashtee of a well known Canton Kom-tongi was married to Miss Tang: reason why every possible source of merchant now deceased. supply must be killed. And one source function was marked by all the The golfer, the foot ball player and the the match against the King's last of supply, perhaps not a very big one picturesque Chinese festures associat all round athlete know the value of week, details are lacking but po
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is just the but still able to provide the revolver with ach an important Sarant, and Thing for a rub down stier's hard game, doubt the matter will be brought ur just-the-same powers, which maybay will commit the next hundreds of goats attended the all soreness disappears like magic and at the Association meeting to-night to clube and spectators to
celebrations which had lasted for sprains and swollings are cured in ea. I shall comment on this in next ri they are never exercised. mander in our streete; is private por-several days before the principal third lem time that by any other trest diy's issue. I arpack to son the
sion. Some owners of firearms are ́event took place on Weducaday. ment. For sale by all Chemists and
Chinese win to morrow."
Storekeepers
No. 405 Trang Ding Zau.
YAUMATI FIRE.
DISASTROUS BLAZE JUST.
AVERTED,
programme is a capital ons altogether. The dried herbs fed the fames well Besides "A Midnight Romance" and they soon communicated to tie have there is a particularly interesting first door, used as a denti t'a ́offier,"
upChios Gazette which afforda Beveral bów u ware brought invo̟"play see that glimpses of quaint festivals held in the by the fire-figters and good pos infer or of China, and a diverting aure of water proved effective. The Mask Sannett comedy called "Maid | extent of the damage done to the two Ha the Kitchen "
floors has not yet been ascertained.
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