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THE CHINA MAIL.
BONAR LAW.
HIS POLITICAL CAREER
MAN OF “MBEK“ AMBITION,”
Only one paper har offended but three others must also suffer; the court martial prisoner'a' rights must be trodden under” foot; - public opinion must give way; and justive: itself must (as we have shown above) conie under, a doubt, Was
Despite the Official denial issued ever anything more choleric, more the week before last, recent cables dospotic? But what matters that have prepared everybody for the when the order not only punishes announcement received to-day that the guilty paper but also silences Mr. Bonar Law has resigned the Premiership of Britain, on the farther criticism? Tirst it shows urgent recommendations of his what one indiscretion will cost and medical advisers. A Reuter mes next it makes court martial deci-sage on Saturday indicated that sionis free from all comment. How increased anxiety was being felt regarding his health and political can verdicts be discussed when thoy futuro and tie week-end cables are kept secret? This, however, made if evident, that his sea trip in search of health had not been suc- ignores one vital point. Represent-cessful. ing the public, the Pros reserver Ila right to criticise every court in the Empire, from the lowest depths tribunal to the House of Lords. And any attempt to thwart that right| must
fail inevitably-nivorably. Hongkong is only an outpost in the Empire, but the Briton's rights are the same everywhere under the Union Jack. Hongkong is only que distant Crown Colony but it has a vice which; when occasion arises, can make itself heard in the highest } councils. Will it become necessary to use that voice over the present isane? We hope not but we don't. LtdOficialion is ever stubborn.
WE ARE SHOWING A VERY FINE
COLLECTION OF SUMMER FABRICS
COTTON VOILES
PRINTED AND EMBROIDERED DOUBLE WIDTH.
ORGANDIE
PLAIN AND EMBROIDERED
44" WIDE.
COTTON ZEPHYRS CHECKS AND STRIPES 27" AND 40′′ WIDE.
Roxazono, MOSDAY, MAY 21, 1923.
ORDER.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Messrs. Lane, Crawford Ltd, will be closed on Thursday, Em- pire Day.
Antara Bora
INTERPORT: CRICKET.
HONGKONG RECOVERS
ASHES"
FINEST EFFORT, SKEN
ON GROUND,"
MONDAY-MAY-
BURYING THE HATCHET.
DINNER OF RECONCILIA- TION..
LINCHENG FAILURE.]
NOTE TO FOREIGN OFFICE.
'BANDITS WANT FOREIGN, GUARANTEES.
PEKING, May 20
An Interesting instance of the dinner of reconciliation between those estranged in politics, says the Manchester Guardian, was that at (Reuter's Service to the China Mall.) which Disraeli and Lord Carrington: On Saturday afternoon, news buried the hatchet. In 1892 Lord was received that Hongkong had Carrington, then Robert Smith, was won the cricket interport at Shang Disraeli's opponent at the hustings. The Doyen of the Diplomatic hal by three wickets. After the The contest left them with anch Corps has landed a note to, the first cable at tiffin time giving the embittered relations thint for six Foreign-Office stating that the position of the game this was not years they did not speak; but in highest military unthorities will altogether unexpected, but it must December, 1838, Disraeli met on be held responsible for the failure. be admitted that when the Shang- the road near Bradenham a cortege to obtain the release of the Lin- hai eleven was announced on of dandice and grooms who were, cheng brigands and captives. Tuesday last, most people thought about to call on him conveying ou Mr. Beribe (one of the captives) it a forlorn hope. When at the end invitation from Lord Carrington to has arrived with a message from of the first day's play it was learnt dine at Wycombe Abbey. At first the brigands for the French lega- that our Northern rivals had scored Disraeli refused, but presented by offer of a Chinese hostage and a tion refusing, it is understood, the 351 all out and that Hongkong had Lord Forester; Carrington's bro 2 wickets-down for 72, it was felt ther-in-law, he afterwards consent foreign guarantees that there will Chinese guarantee, also demanding by some that Shanghai would ed. The completness of the recon- be no reprisals and that they will claim an innings victory.
On Thursday Hongkong carried extracts from Disraeli's diary own commanders and given control ciliation may be judged by some be enrolled in brigades under their the overnight score to 332 and then "Our party was rather noisy, but of certain districts. dismissed Ollerdessyn, Claxton, Hayward, Capt. Barrett and Muriel Very gay. I did not get home until for 133. Then it was that the kee- past inid-night, or rather near the nest interest was evinced as it was
I could felt that Tom Pearce's men would scarcely resist their entreaties that snatch a victory. Though their should romain and scad for my In Bn- opening batsmen failed, the Shang- toilette in this inorning. hai stalwarts made 255 in their Thus in a few years has evaporat- other comment Disraeli added: second venture but the Hongkong men were not alarmed as it was ed the feud of centuries.". But reported that the wicket was still there was a significant arriere. good. When stumps were drawn pensee: "I don't think that each on Friday, Hongkong still had 5 estrangements should be succeeded wickets in hand and required ex-by rapid intimacies." It is better actly go runs to win. Enthusiasts to be sought than to weary, were sanguine that with Pearce and Wild still batting there was a chance of Hongkong recovering following message: Hongkong the "ashes" carried home by G. M. won by three wickets. Pearce, not Billings's team in November last out 145 Omar, not out, 13. Finest effort seen on ground. Heartiest It is difficult to single out names congratulations from all of us. with a demand that she should sub- Delighted.-Shanghai Cricket Club mit herself to a search for Kwangsi (Billings.)"
year.
ohimes of one.
SCORES.
BACK FROM WUCHOW,
""TAIMING'S" TRIP UNDER ESCORT:
which was the last buat to leave The river steamer "Taiming" here for Wuchow, returned yester day morning after an exciting trip
during which she was under the escort of H.M.S. "Moth." There
at Shithing when she arrived there was a good deal of firing going on and bullets were whistling over head, On the advice of the gun boat's commander see complied
reinforcements and when it was established that there were no soldiers on board she was allowed to proceed.
for special praise but all will agree The Right Hon. Andrew Bonar that Tom Pearce, who was carried Law P.C., LL.D., M.P. was born in shoulder high of the field at the "Fatshan" left. for New Brunswick, Canada, and is 65 conclusion of the match, and who The s.5.
her this year. Formerly a Glasgow made the highest aggregate of the Canton last evening ΟΠ scheduled run, after repairs to her iron merchant he first entered twenty-two batsmen engaged, rose
Parliament as the representative of to the occasion at a critical juncture H. B. Ollerdessen, b Young... 90 steamer to carry straight on for the propeler shaft had been com-
the Blackfriars Division of Glasgow and proceeded to wear down the A. A. Claxton, e Owen Hughes, pleted.
in 1900 and during his political Shanghai attack and knock off the
b. Quick Shatin yesterday, a career has held the posts of Par-runs. In the fourth innings he Capt. E.. I..M. Barrett, & Wood,
liamentary Secretary of the Board went in first and was not out when
Owen Hughes
Near
Chinese widow was knocked down by motor car No. 96. She suffered injuries to her legs but refused to
go to hospital.
drama A very attractive "Beyond Price," in which the old favourite star Miss Pearl White
of the World Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday. Her charming appearance and clever acting will no doubt attract kinema goers during these two days.
two defendants. The list includes
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL."
-
runs,
:
SHANGHAI at Inninga.
b Owen Tlughes ...
Tsanca
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis. F. N. Young
The Moth" directed the river -
rest of the voyage to Wuchow, 20leaving the gunboat, which had her guns ready for action to deal with GO any signs of hostility. No oppost 89 tion was offered and the Tai- 0 Ming" arrived at Wuchow on
3 Thursday afternoon. The foreign 9 community up there welcomed hør arrival very warmly fortheir supply
17 of provisions was running very low, The 'Tai Ming" took up
0
à general cargo consisting of rice
43 and flour. She is shortly to make 2] a return trip when supplies of milk, 10 which are greatly wanted in Wu
chow for the infants there, will be taken up-
R.
83
H. Owen Hughes... 92 E. K. Quick.... 74 T. M. Omar······ 74
HONGKONG 1st Innings.
STRANDED
4
2
5
21
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
Quayle
Allison
Peck
Leach
Isaacs
Hansell Barett..
*
KUMSANG."
BRIGHTER SALVAGE
PROSPECTS.
The Manila Times of May 17 says:- 67
21
Prospects for floating the "Kum-
90
.0
the receipt of a telegram by Smith
sang" seem brighter to-day: with
193
43
Bell and Co., from the Captain of the distressed ships
The wire states that steam was up
14 in the donkey engine and also in
16 one of the malo boilers. The water
2 has been pumped out of the engine. 40 room and stoke hold and has now been reduced to three feet from a 388 depth of 8 feet.
6
89 0 24...... 0.
of Trade (1902-6), Leader of the the game was over. True, he took H. E. Muriel, run out. Opposition (1911-15), Secretary of about five hours to scare his 145 J. A. Quayle.. State for Colonies (1913-16), runs, but it will be conceded by all W. Hayward Chancellor of the Exchequer (1916 that steady play was the only game. W. Leach ..... 18), Lord Privy Seal (1919-21), possible under the circumstances. Leader of House of Commons This is his highest score in interport WN. Hansell, e and b Owen
member of War circket and incidentally, his third
Hughes (1916-21), appears will be shown on the screen Cabinet (1916-19), Leader of century. Of the others, Sayers, by H. C. B. B. Peck, c Rumjahn;
H. W. Allison the Unionist Party (1911-21).
scoring 57 in the first innings set a The following character sketch good example to the younger of him was penned by Mr. E. Thatsmen. Rumjalin also played 8. Raymond in the Outlook when Mr. up to his honie reputation having Bonar Law succeeded Mr. Lloyd opened both innings and scoring George, as Prime Minister:-"Our 21 and 38. Owen Hughes was our The May Criminal Sessions new Prime Minister, was once star bowler having to wickets to about personalities. Just hot commence to-morrow. There are described as a man of meek his credit for 166 runs; in addition She China Mail, absurdly childish these charges are fourteen cases involving twentys as just its most things of the the first innings. Next to Pearce, ambition, and the generalisation to this, he made a valuable 30 in le would speedily learn did he three charges of unlawful posses- kind. Of his ambition there can Wild made the most search our files. The China Meil sion of arms, two bribery cases, be no doubt; his re-emergence so He had the misfortune to be after he had had. has made repeated protests against charges of burglary, robbery, re-soon after his break-down shows run out the court martial system where it ceiving stolen goods,wounding and that he cannot rest in private life; surprised everybody by making AMAZING COURT MARTIAL involves cases we hold should go stand their trial for child stealing finger itches to be in it. Indeed, of an effective partnership with A. A. Rujohn, b France
assault. Two of the accused will where there is a political pie his 83 in the first hinings as the result 1. E. Pearce, b Quayle before the civil courts. One protest and one man has to answer a without the urgings of a very con- Capt. Dads but he also partnered G. R. Sayer, e Claxton, b
siderable ambition, however meek, Pearce at the important juncture in Quayle he could hardly have got, without the second innings.. Besides help Rev. L. K. Quick, b Quayle... Which is the store amazing, the We made only in December last, charge of mpe.
family, political pull, or even tradising to resist the Northern bowlers H. Owen Hughes, b Isaack (when-we-pointed- ont-that--the onder against publishing court
tional British upbringing, from the he scored 34 giving him an aggre 4 E. Wood, run out martial decisions or Lieut. Coloman assault case was sen
Nova Scotian manse and the Glas- gate of 127 runs. The others also R. H. Wild, run out fully one for civil trial. Aftor Nicholson's reasons for this step. it showing that the attack was any-
gow debating society to that com- contributed to the victory, each in Capt. E. R. S. Dods, b Quayle.. mand of the Conservative Party his own way and all are to be U. M. Omar, not out. is truly hard to say. The order thing but a departmental" offence
which would have enabled him, had heartily congratulated. #teelf would be merely absurd were simply involving naval discipline Consul at Swatow, has been ap in 1916. But at the critical moment it was said that "if the Hongkong F. N. Young, b Quayle M. Goubault, former French he wished, to claim the Premiership In the China Mall of Tuesday last, L. J. Davies, b Quayle not also harmful. First it means indved a civilian might easily have ponted Consul General at Canton. his meekness prevailed.
men play their best and are helped that while the sccused may be found [been the victim-we laid it down
"Mr. Bonar Law makes a by the uncertainties of the game - innocent, he must not have that fart that ravely has any of the ¿fficers'
The wedding of H.R.H. the strange figure as Prime Minister, there is just a chance of their proclaimed. His name must rensin forming these courts the special Princess Kuni has been "inform-long and with such inspiration that has been borne out to the hilt. It Prince Regent of Japan and H. H for he has played second fiddle so bringing back the flag" and this ander a cloud. Even if his guilt is legal training and experience neces- ally" fixed forthe end of November. it is a little difficult to visualise was advocated at the beginning of
bvious from the evidence. thesary to perform the functions of d
him in the leading role. His chief the close season that our defeat ecuncil may still auffer injustice.criminal court judge.
Mr. F. H. Yeats, inanager of the qualifications would seem to be his last November was partly due to the Moreover,
Mercantile Bank, Colombo, has left direct and straightforward selectors relying on men with Suppone he was merely cautioned. however great the integrity of each, for home, and has been succeeded character and the fundamental established reputations instead of Suppose the Court found extenuat-we said, not one, by the very nature by Mr. G. Marshall, manager of the sanity which distinguishes him testing new blood, They have been ng circumstances. Common law of his position in relation to that of Penang branch of the bank, who intellectually, except when, as in experimenting this time and their arrived in Colombo carly in April. the Irish affair, he is affected by nominees have not been found provides for these very points, muk the accused and the fact that be is
some obscure touch of fanaticism. wanting. May the good work con- ing it libellons to publish the charges steeped in the strictest Service Mr. W. D. Scott, Commissioner On the other hand, he is unfor- tinue..
gainst any accused person without traditions, can usually in the eyes left Malaya, with Mrs. Scott, on re-ledge of or interest in foreign of Lands and Mines, Johore, has tunate not to have much know- also duly giving the Court's finding of the world be deemed entirely free tirement from the Civil Service, affairs, and, to judge from recent Play did not commence till 12.30 A. A. Claxton, e Quick, b Owen
on Saturday when the
Hughes when that finding is favourable from the doubt of prejudice or which he entered in 1891 in Ulu examples, he teads in this depart wicket was still in good condiA. W. Hayward, cand b Owen However, even more damaging than'
Selangor, after holding for a short ment (of all things) to indulge that tion. Without having to worry These aspects is the attack the ordercial interest in enforcing dio time a commission in the Lincoln- incaution of utterance which he has about time, Pearce and Wild Capt. E. I M. Barrett, run out. 1
cipline: a doubt which could never shire Regiment. His service, so largely outgrown in other dire settled #nakes against justice itself.
down to wear the H. E. Muriel, b Owen Hughes.. F Fürther extending over thirty-two years, tions. Virtually it means that the military apply to a civil judge.
bruct of the Shanghai attack as J. A. Quaylo, e Dode, b Bayer... 84 has embraced appointments in all "He might be a successful Prime court's decision becomes final, more, we extended this argument to parts of the peninsula as District Minister if, merely presiding over represented by Quayle and Aill D. W. Lench, e Davies, b Sayer. 68 son The large crowd of spectators W. N. Hansell, not out 18 a Cabinet, co-ordinating depart- absolute. Within regulations giv. cover also medical boards, barristers Officer, Magistrate, etc.
boards and every other form of
ments, and managing the House of not stint applause when our H. W. Allison, st. Davies, b Eng unusual scope for severity, sen-
Mrs. Starr, of the Peshawar Commons, he could abandon the skipper reached his century and he Owen Hughes..................................... 10
bat confidently. H. C. B. Pock, b Owen Hughes.. tence can be impoood, however specially interested trial. Last Medical Mission, whose couragepas management of essentials (which continued to
At the Peak Church on Saturday, Tuesday we simply stated our ense journey to rescue Miss Ellis has just for long be mainly connected Shortly after this he had the mis S. Isaacs, e Young, b Hughes... That final
Miss Innes Amy Laura... Uhr, experienced the full horrors of in thoroughly capable hands one-handed catch off Quayle. Dods by Capt. Barrett at second slip, a
daughter of Mrs. L. K. Uhr, of tribunal before' which every civil and our reworks naturally ended so successfully, has herself with foreign policy and finance) fortune to lose Wild who was taken applied to the officers forming the Frontier fanaticism. Some years it will probably be fatal was next in but he was out for a
Western Australia, was married court prisoner is tried now is recent courts we were quoting Yet ago she and her husband were to his own reputation, duck before he could settle
to Mr. Karl Henry Aumuller of the British-American Tobacco sway. Public opinion must remain Lieat Colonel Nicholson alleges working together in charge of the and disastrous to be the kind or down. Omat joined Pearce and
lent-comed, fouted, shut out personalities! Perhaps it will Peshawar Mission Hospital, when try, if he attempts to be the kind of foxcitement ran high. Without F. N. Young
Co. (China),Ltd, of Hongkong, The ceremony was performed by Three men whose training, whose interest him to learn what every a pretended call to attend a case has aimed at being. His real score to 241 for 7, Pearce then being one night Dr.Starr was aroused by Prime Minister Mr. Lloyd Georgo taking any risks they carried
the Rev. H. Copley Moyle, Senior E. K. Quick position, whose whole outlook each
Chaplain of St. John's Cathedral. 20 ono also must have peen--that our of sickness. He was attacked as meries is the management of 123, when the tin interval was. M. Char
H. Owen Hughes.
The bride, who was given away. minkes it excessively hard for them
Parliament, leader dealt with those officers, not he stepped from his bedroom into
called After lunch, the score
by her mother, Mrs. LK Uhr, to rise abore the besetting doubt
the verandah, and hacked to death on fost has been a thing by itself, mounted slowly but surely in spite as men, but na examples, Tiphers before his wife's eyes...
Mr. Lloyd George's great Coali-
GR. Bayer
wore a gown of cream georgette that they are prejudiced or unduly in a system. Perhaps it will also
HONGKONG2nd Inninga. of frequent changes in the bowling.
over white silk, with cream brocad He has not so much run the Coall The atmosphere, became tense Er Pearce, not out evere these three men are to mete interest, and possibly shock, Lieut
ed satin hat, whilst Mrs, Uhr's dress News reached Japan last week on as been the Coalition Mr. when a few more runs were re-G. B. Sayer, L.bw Quayle. Tout soutences which the public shall Colonel Nicholson to learn that we that Mr. J. P. Leite, who had been for maintaining Mr. Lloyd George's victory and then a lond cheer from Pack
was of black georgette with black? ~ Bonar Law has not the personality quired to give Hongkong the AA. Ramjahn, o Quayle, b panne hat. Mrs. FB. Tolliman, ever, bear anything about. The
in the service of Jardine, Matheson
who was the matron of Honour, was are now dealing with him from this & Co for about twenty years, steny supply of miracles month the crowd announced that Shang F K Quick ↳ Quayle
gowned in a dress of white voile nigbest Court in the Empire.cannot
in and month out practically all that time – being
har's total had been passed. The H Owen Hughes; b Quayle
with oriental trimming and wore a that, not the Privy Council very same standpoint.
SEDent in Kobe, died in California Lient-Colonel Nicholson, we bave He resigned his post on December
Hongkong men" went on to the A. E. Wood, e Claxton, 6 Féck. 28 white taget hat-trimmed – with field and carried their skipper R. H. Wild, o Barrett Quayle 34 aigrettes, Mr. H. EX Parkinson. Interviewed by our reporter on id did not give the real reason 5th last year, owing to l-healthThe Home
Bridge- shoulder high off the field E. R. 8. Dods, 1,6 w. Quayle..... 0 was best man, why this order
Ho and proceeded to California, but man, bog advised the not to Congratulations
ed:UM.Ordar- not out over, apparently without gaining any
Barch, without cheeks.
tantay Licot, Colonel Nicholson came very near doir
icany reasons for this amazing when be alleged that the China besefit through the change to that
But he did not give the real trail had been unfair.
upon our editorial.o).
15, he made wiki charges eritielem:
salubrious climate. His many friends in Kobe, says the Jap
What
resulta?" death.
ber
p.m.
THE PLAY.
ence on the team and
vel cable from
of captain of the
to come down he
អក
0
59
2
30
0
15
0
SHANGHAI-2nd Ipoings. H.. B. Ollerdessen, st. Davies,
b Quick
Hughes
Extras
Total
Bowling An
Extraa
Total
'12
61.
1.255
Two steam pumps have been installed, the Loongsang" which sails to-day from Manila will take provisions and also a number of coal baskets to the Kumsang' for the purpose of discharging 2,000 tons from the vessel. Thirty-· · six coal baskets were sent over land on Tuesday by Smith, Belland Co, and it is thought that they will reach the ship some time to-morrow. The salvage tug Henry Keswick is.standing by, although on account of, the fact that the "Kumsang" is highand dry," on the beach it cannot get within 300 feet of the vessel:
LOCAL WEDDING.
AUMULLER-UHR.
13 Affer the cerem
was held The
Parkinson:
married
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