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FRIDAY, APRIL 201923.

LULL AT CANTON.

WHAT SUN IS DOING

SHORTAGE OF FUNDS,

(From Our Dun Correspondent.

LOOKING AHEAD.

HONGKONG PEDESTRIAN'S

LOT.

CANTON FINANCES.

RAILWAY WHARF TO BE

WIRE SOLD.:

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENTS.

強

NOTICE.

A notification over the name of Here you have a peep into the Yeung Sal-Ngam, Finance, Com

future I

missioner, Cantort, announces that "Chug-chug! Br-br-V Honk!" owing to necessity of urgent

Honk Zip! Zip!" funds the wharf of the IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that CANTON, April 20.- The unhappy pedestrian paused] Canton-Samshul Railway at the VALUATION LISTS for the Latest information to hand states near the HK. Hotel-be seemed the Western Creek, (ie, Colony for the year 1923-1924 will that there was a comparative luit lost. A motor cycle rashed at him on the Western Bund near the be open to inspection at the Treasury the fighting, particularly from one side, a motor car from Steamboat Co.'s wharves) is to be for twenty-one days commencing on in Canton's environs, yesterday. another, behind him a big motor sold by tender at an upset price of SATURDAY April 21st 1923.

Sun Yat-sen has been actively lorry thundered and another clang-$150,000, Tai Yeung" currency,

equalto,

Hongkong, April 20, 1982 Hangtrony taking part in directing movements, ed in front of him. Above him two (about

Tenders must be making inspections at various seroplanes were rapidly descending currency)

accompanied with a deposit of

in

points.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS:

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

Open Singles.

THE FINAL will be played on FRIDAY, 20th Instant; at '4 30 p.m. in Stand Court.

O. RUMIAHN. THOMAS LAY and the Winner will meet the Challenger Mr. No Szż KWONG en MONDAY 23rd instant, `same, time and place. Admission $1 for members and Non-

weste at the H.K.C.C.. pavilion, where, a plan may be seen. : By Order,

He, proceeded in a gun-and a big air-bue, wos signalling to $7,500 and will be publicly opened ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE SPORTS: members. Members, may reserve

boat along the river and is said to him to get out of the way. Then he have returned to his headquarters gave a sigh of relief as he saw at the Centent Works on Honammarhole in the street. Quickly he He is reported, to have issued lifted it and leapt downwards from orders to concentrate on the Yuen danger-only to be run over by an Han Railway which is still in the underground train. hands of the Kwangsi-ites.

Owing to shortage of funds and ammunition, Sun's adherents are making frantic efforts to raise

nioney.

This happy little paragraph comes from the latest Yellow Dragon. Queen's College magazine, which well maintains this month its usual sprightly standard. The recent Old YUNNAN TROOPS SUCCESS. Boys Association annual dinner naturally receives generous refer- Oficial reportá bave been issued ence. The editoral, the school notes to the effect that the Canton Arsenal and some post-prandial reflections was captured by le Lunnbuese all give ample proof that the re from the Bwungsi-ites in the after-

union rentins avory pleasant memory. Among other interesting

noon of Wednesday. Reinforced by item the following many be noted :- Lau Tsun-wan's trags rushed up

Overheard in the Common Room:

big

mined attack on the Arsenal at noon.

by the Kowloon Canton Railway Mr. Crook reading out of from Shoklung, the Yugnanese arenok: The Chinese knew about stated to have commenced a detereal at a very early date." "That and to have entered it at three. Sy be so continued our many unsificial report states that the heyclopedia, but they certainly

didn't know how to use it.” Kwangai-ites counter-attacked "They know how to use it now, shortly afterwards and dislodged the Yunnanes.

Towards evening anyway, growled Mr. Reeve who

has just started bousekeeping... the Kwangsi-ites retired, and the Yannungsera stated to be in pussession.

Loading by the Ruungsi-ites at Shok-cheng, Singing and Tailong | alter the fall of the Arsetts) ins been reported.

RIVAL OF BRIDGE.

MAII-JONGG CRAZEDIS

LONDON.

The vermaendar press "while ad- mitting that Sun Yat-sen's troops have succeeded in driving Sham's London (says the Daily Mail is Topps from, the vicinity of Canton in the grip of a new game which and have the initial advantage, has alrendy taken so great'a bold in paint out that only the Kwangsi the United States as largely to si- Jovers under Li Yik-più have been plant the playing of bridge. `**Mab- d-feated and that the main strength Jongg," as it is called, is of Chinese under Skum, along the Vocb-Han origin, and has been the rage in Railway up to Shitkwan have not Ching for 2,000 years. It remaine been attacked as pet. General the inost popular game both there trend of opinion foreshadows fur- and in Japan. fighting in the North River Its introduction into this country District.

las izven brought about by visitors: Well-informæxl circles consider the to the East.” -- Mah-Jongg is White Cloud Mountains to have played with 16 pieces siilur to een the Kwangsi-ites fint line and dominoes. They are made from the approaches to the Arsenal their bamboo faced with hone. The face seoul line. They are now falling of each "tile" is engrased in colours back on Ko Tổng and causing with Chinese idiographá, destruction wherever they pass, : To come anawares on a party of While one section of Yunnanese,. “Mah-Jongg" enthusiasts is at first wees attacking the Arsenal, other disconcerting. No sound is audible detacluments were puding, forward except the occasional muttering of | in the direction of Saichten where "Pung," "Gong," or "Chow," as consideralje’fighting took place, the players claim their scores.

-

Early yesterday, the Yunnanese · After a gune arguments as toi advanced in the direction of Sun Kai what a player should have done are with mpchine-guns and field-pieces, varied from the monotony of "II | It is stated that seroplane bombers only you'd played the six of ure to assist in that direction." sales, etc., by heated references The pro-Suny forces aided by the to the three of Tiao," "the eight River Defence Plotilla are to attack of Tung, and why ̈East Wind" Suhing, a vulnérable point in the should have played his "Red Kwangsi-ites line of comunica- „„Dragon."

tivus.

مولیه

PRESENT POSITION.

The position af present is that the Kwangsi-ites, unable to hold their original positions in the vicinity of fanion, are converging on the Yeh Jan Railway, which they occupy except for the terminus at Wong-

On inquiry at the Government; Civil Hospital this afternoon it was learned that the condition of Mr. Chan Wing Hsin was much the same as it was yesterday.

at the Finance Bureau at 1 p.m. on April 23. The sale is stated to be open to "all classes."

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The final in the open Champion ship Singles in the H.K.C.C. tournament between. Q, Runjahn and Thomas Lay will be played

The Members of the

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE ASSOCIATION.

will be AT HOME'

to parents of scholars and friends of the College, at the

- Race Course,

on the occasion of the eighth. Annual Athletic Sports

B. J. R. MITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, April 20, 1923.

HAMBURG-AMBRIKA LINIE.

today at 4.30 p.m. The winner on SATURDAY, 21st April, 1923. TEE Motorhip meets Mr. Ng Saekwong in the Challenge Round on Monday, April 23, at the same tine.

TEA: 45:30 PM.

The Director.

OVERSEAS LEAGUE.

To Members Overseas.

In view of the forthcoming marriage of His Royal Highness the Duke of York, who is the President of the

- Over-Seas League, the Central Council has decided to invite the Members of the League in all parts of the world to join a collective wedding gift to His Royal... Highness.

The Council hopes that every Member will sub- scribe something-any sum from half-a-crown upwards will be welcomed-as we want the gift to come from the greatest possible number of our Members.

We fully realise that in the case of many of our Members, their gifts only reach us after the Royal Wedding. It is proposed, therefore, not to present His Royal Highness with the names of the subscribers to the Fund until every Member, even. the most distant, has had time to subscribe. Yours very truly,

JOHN EVELYN WRENCH,

OVER-SEAS LEAGUE,

VERNON HOUSE, ST. JAMES'S, ST LONDON, S.W. 1.

(Secretary).

1.3.23

With reference to the above, the Undermentioned will be glad to receive subscriptions from the local members of the Overseas League, at the rate of 59 for £1, before the 30th inst. when a remittance and list of subscribers will be forwarded to Vernon House:

ERIC RICE,

clo

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

W. J. CRAWFORD,

c/o HONGKONG & Whamrua Dock Co. F. A. MACKINTOSH,

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"OVERLAND CHINA MAIL"

Contains all the News of the Week.

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CONTENTS,

Yacht Shangbai's" Cruise Local and General Social and Personal Famous Cellist Here. Company Report

sha, and to, fall back on, Shinkwan On April 10, General Mu Hung if necessary. General Shin's bend- quarters and main force are at Shiu- of the Cantonese Army, led a force kwarf, the northern terminus of the the latter to retreat towards the Missions to Seamen

to attack Sun Pao-fang, compelling Commercial railway. On the other hand, the Kwangsi border. Yang Chun-yu Tom Wright's Column. pu-Sun forces are struggling for and Chan Kwing-kuang, two! Our University the re-capture of the milway with former commanders under General War Memorial..

a view to keeping the Kwangsi-ites Chan Kwing-ming, are fighting at statue Square..... as far from Cunton as possible.. Hoyuen and vicinity up the East

To prevent disorder and entrapes, River, Yang now siding with the Shooting Sensation the Yunnanend commander las present Canton regime, while Mr. Ng. Hon-Tex's Death, notified that certain crimes against Chan still clings to his brother, Obituary... the civit, population are punishable Chan Kwing-ming. Wong Ming- French Trade Exhibit by shooting.

tong, an adherent of Dr. Sun, Correspondence and Chang E-fang, now claiming Wireless on Ships..... Confirmation of our correspon-to be with Dr. Sun also, have been

Hongkong Trade..... dent's advice yesterday to the effect fighting at Tong-hip, in Knochon. Hos Propasty Bold that the pro-Sun, troops Lave re apparently because of some mis quisitioned aring: and audition understanding. Chen Tien-tai, a French Cruisers Hare.. from civil volunteera lins been pro-Sun commander, is to attack received in the form of a telegram. Chang Hsi-chi, one of the officers to marchants in Hongkong, publish of Shum Hung-ying, at Shiching: ed in thie, vernienlar press' to-day, protesting against the commandeer- ing.

FIGHTING IN FOUR PLACES.

NEWS VIA PEKING.

FAGE

1 Sport

PER COPY.

1-4 "Cum-baw "Canvas

Home Football.........

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5-6 Canton Civil Governor

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Canton and Foreigu Veep la ..26

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House Rent...

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The Idle Crooke

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Lands Sples ............ila

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Kowloon Property

.27

8- Property Dealings

Cheaper Travel.

.10

Land Companies Amalgamate 28

Maker of Socks ...

Property Valusa.

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Criminal Sessions.

.29.

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Rains Rook.....

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"Bai An "Inquiry'.

"Pakboi" Fired On

Steamer Ashore

.15.

Cupid Busy in Shangh i

Peak Residents Association. 14-18 Kowloon Football Club ......16: Chin e Amazons

The Last Deal f

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Latest Property Deals ... Alleged Attempted Bobbery 31. Fighting Outside Cantor Yachting Venture Illicit Opium.. 17–20 | Hai trom China .20

Boxing Stadium Why Use Aspiris Same Name:

.16 Steamer Aground st. Woosung16 The Jambores Messenger's Pluck.. "King's "New C.0. More Rain Local Education. Street Football Sequer

PEKING, April 19. It is reported in a message from Canton, dated April 17, that after The following is taken from being at first repulsed, Shen Hung yesterday's. Canton Daily News-ying's forces returned to the attack Housing Problem

The Constitutionalist forces have reinforced by 4,000 of Li-Chia-Clan-Fight- now succeeded in capturing the ping's followers:** mrsenal (4 pa on Wednesday). Shen Hung-ying has ordered

the troops from the northern, dis

The Kwangsites were driven back fen miles. A

tricts to move towards Canton

Sun Yat-sen, wired asking the It is the desir's of the General- issimo, that the present fighting warships to come to his assistance: should be over within two weeks, The Yunnanese forces are re- it is stated. The Constitutionalist ported to be running shot of forces thronghout. Kwangtung ammunition. especially those along the West Hsu Chung-chin arrived it Chio and the North River districts, have chow on the 14th hast, and heis been ordered accordingly expected at Swatow before the end

At present active fighting is in of the week. E progress in four different places, It is reported that the Captain "aside from periton General Cum-second-in-

guztianich.

Pao-fang, an ully of Shum Hunges Warships

Swarow ying, is operating against the Con assassinated Courtesy stitutionalists To Lim Kong Bulletin,

· University Change)

22 Exchange

"Gocal Bliare Markyk Jaak Piracy Haunting Chins Spole Bank.

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GETZ BROS.

(Of The Orient) Ltd., Duddell Streát

"ERMLAND". having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notified that all goods are being landed, at their risk, loto the hazardous, and/or extra- hazardous Godowns of the HONG. KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD., whence and/or from the Wharves, delivery can be obtained.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after 26th April, 1923, will be subject to rent,

All Claims must reach us by will 3rd May, 1923, or they not be recognised.

All damaged packages will be examined by Messrs. Carmichael & Clarke (Marine Surveyora) at 10 a.m. on the 25th April, 1923.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be counter. signed by

ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.,'

Agents.

Hongkong, April 20, 1923,

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Publio Auction.

ON

SATURDAY, April 31, 1998.

commencing at 11 mm.

ut their Salon Rootus, Duddal Street. A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods

Comprising:-

Table seat, Cotton pisce goods, Tyres, Glasward; Siniglets, Twosds, Hate, Bhir's, Braces, Zine Wars, etc., sto.

Also

One care Silk Yarı One case Tinctures

To casos Metal Corks One case Electric Fans

And

Four cases Vi-Cocos

Tao: Cạnh của delivery.

LAMMERT BROS. Austioneers,

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FRIDAY, April 27, 1993,

commending at 5.15 p.m.

at their Bales Booms, Daddell Streek,

A Valuable Collection of Stamps

; (Fqll particulars from catalogus).

On view from Thursday the 20th April, 1923.

Termah on delivery.

CAMMERY BROS., Austinnners,

IFE? Undemiigned have received ta

structions from E. Howard, Esq.

to sell by Public kuolios. 20

MONDAY, April 30, 1993,

commencing at 3.45 p.m.

at his residence No. 20 Chamberlaia Boed, Peak

& Large Quantity Valuable Household Furniture, Comprising N

Teak batetand, Drawing Room Suite (Chesterfield couch and chairs) - trak sventry chairs, music "oabinet, teak round table, tesk, scrooo, glass ́eilvar cabinet, brass fondér and fire hats, large ofermental, - carpeta, rùm, bram, OYDB- {ments, water polours, pictures, engrav-

'ngs, marble clock, etc., etc..

Toak and iron and single bed steede, äk mingle and double wardrobes with glass doors, drowing table, washi stand with marble top, chest of drawers, glasa wara dinner sets, E. P. cutlery, laco curtains, celling lights, electrolimu. electric fittings, cooking store, ocaking utensils, etc, etc.

Ferral pieces of carved blackwood ware; American I. cheat and patent

One Cabinet Victrols

One lot of recordă

-One piano by F. Dernor & Boa Vruligert

And

Sevaal enamel baths and porcelain Basins

And:

Quantity of Plants and formin

On View from Bund April, 1928

Catalogues will bes kain

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