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THE CHINA MAIL

FIRM HAND NEEDED.

HOW TO SETTLE CHINA'S TROUBLES.

LEADING BANKER'S VIEWS.

FRIDAY JULY 13, 1985

must pay for the Aamage dono in ports suffered as well as importe the great way about that our will owing to the diffienlty in moving is iron. But we must oppose, say By autumn, however, the politica! curge from the producing districts. methods which will only bring atmosphère had cleared, corowhat ruin for Germany, for Europe, and and the market vovived to a certain for the whole world. Therefore the extent. Considore purely from the present conflict must end. Gerander review gived little cause for standpoint of revenue, the year many must be placed in, a position complaint. The gross value of the where she can pay to her fullest tmde "of "Shanghai amounted to capacity. This capacity, whois in Hk. T. 980,715,400 in 1922, B doubt, oust be tested-presumably advance of Hk; Tin. 62,297,690 on

"The present troubles of Chine, like all their predecessors, will the 1021-record," which fully by the international conference the demonstrates what trade opportuni-Mr. A. G. Stephen, Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai prove to be merely a passing phase if firmly dealt with," said the Hon. German offer suggested. Obviously ties China will offer when onco Bank, in an interview granted to a China Mail representative.. Germany cannot be placed in a chaos censes to wign.,

position to pay to her fullest. capacity, until she is made scoure

MR. STEPHEN AND FOREIGN INTERVENTION.

MATINEE IDOL'S › · DEATH,

SENSATIONAL DEVELOP

MENTS.

HOW A "CHINA MAIL" MAN HAS

HELPED POLICE:

Sensational developments with details of a rather" sordid 'nature have come to light in connection matinee idol named Leng Yuên with the the murder of the China-

Kwan last Saturday night.

As mentioned in Monday's Issue, "As pointed out by the Hou, Mr. China's finances by foreigrarea China Mail reporter was able to A. O. Lang, at the opening of our would prove just as beneficial to see the deceased actor before he ogsinst further invasion. With Bor To-day's Poem.

new building at Shanghai last China as has the foreign control of expired. This statement attracted! Lancashiro held under siego condi- (Old Chinese Embroidery.) . month," and Mr. Stephen," other departments.. It must be the attention of police tions, her credit in aurely shaken Thin yellow fingers toiled long us by one of the most important $95,633,000 salt revenue paid into the reporter was asked to render suggestion has been made to noted, however, that out of officers investigating the case and enough but with the risk of further, weeks to make.

and enlightened of the Chinese the Group Banks last year what assistance he could in the way similar anctions: her state is This beauty, for the very beauty's pastion is that The Poyers $31,668,000 was retained by various of making investigations

mkep

O the deceased was found. a Peking parlons indeed. Never dia nation Not, it is certain, for the paltry concerned weddererve local military authorities.

the inforest of: Chion if they thus lost over one-third of its locker with a woman's photo- have better case than that made out price in Mr. Baldwin's speech for seltling That brought the bit of fish, the insisted on the contenting, partice revenio because there was no com inside. I was believed that if the meeting in conference antil their refont. government in power. Who identity of this woman could be this ringus reparations dispute bowl of rice

ascertained, certain. Clues which at daily-hunger's hoed. No hire various claims are reconciled and ather the presence of formin tops were expected to clear up the once and for all. And never did Hug art

Goverment ncceptable to the in the defaulting districts would mystery, would be forthcoming. ĥation ask for Jelk than Britain it could win this cieli chieving? In whole of China firmly established have had a berficint effect ne fe The China Mell man was able

with foreign assistance, financiela Peking's caffera ave od cerned in to inform asking for now Negotiate that is. higheart ne

the police that about tou

the days before sary, I think most of these parties:

murder, the deceased was seen to- his poignant lacquer-red, this would be only too willing to scoopt

this solution. As for the othors who At Abis stage Mr. Stephon take a room in a Yaumati board-- matchless bluc wind-swept waves where round may think their interests are best reiterated that an indispensable pre-house where he was joined by: served by the continuance of the liminary to discussing conditions of woman who crossed the harbour white bubbles cling,

motor-boat; taking with her several The guy brown of this bird on gra present intolerable condition of which financial help could be given at one o'clock in the moraing in a affairs, there are various ways of to Chins was the installation of a hand-bags and grips. Next morn- cious wing, This amber, com amethyst and applying pressure to bring them to government acceptable to and ing a motor-car was hired to take

respected by the people and strong the couple to Kowlona City. areasonable fraine of mind!!..

all she really wante. Remembering The worktam loved each silken and administrative, where neces- debatable."

the fateful issues, which Mr. Bald win has, now sot forth with suck quiet force, one devaitly hopes our effort will not prove in vain. The way events are moving in Europe Ltd now, another similar effort may

soon become impossible.

Pourell

Tel. Central 346 ··

A GOOD SELECTION

LADIES'

OF

AND

CHILDREN'S

BATHING COSTUMES.

Charles Dickens.

of

thread be drew:

jade

Soft colours like to jewels. Not

they Jade

In

4

·

To blended radiance, so long ago. That Eastern craftsman eat them

there, to glow dimming splendour ga the years

wont by, loosed the finished fabric with the nigh

which the artist yields his dear success time, and those who cherish loveliness...

On June 8th, 1870, Charles Dickens wrote to his friend Charles Kent:To-morrow is a very bad day for me to make a call-but I He hope I may be ready for you at 3 o'clock if I can't bo, why when I shan't." On that fatal to-morrow Dickens lay dead at God's Hill and at the news a world wont into mourning. This is not to state the

with

To

MARGARET ASHмUN.

Coming to a Head

ANOTHER WINNER.

PROGRAMME WORTH FIVE

"DOLLARS.

Asked how the Peking Govern enough to enforce obedience to its - Last night, the woman whose ment could restore its credit .nt commands and prevent the reten- photo was in the incket, was traced, home and abroad, Mr. Stephen tion of revenue by the various local and further investigations are now replied: "Ebene is really no govern-suthorities. In the days of the proceeding. They are expected to ment in China, and no one to go to monarchy default by China in pay lead to sensational developments. The Powers should insist on the unheard of. Since the establish when business has to be transacted, ents due on foreign loans. whe different factions coming together ment of the Raublio things have and forming a government to repre- een gradually getting worse and sent the country. I the British, the foreign governments are boond French, Japanee and United States to take serions notice of the secom Governments would adopt an un-mendations made by the different animons policy, I believe that the Chambers of Commerce and public

Governments, however, in connection with the China Chinese wonlil possibly listen to bodies. extravagantly for Dickens)

their representations and the inter cannot be guided solely by the re- Mail's distribution of coupons vention of foreign troops to guard commendations of merchanie and valued $5 to holders of Theatre pro standing in America was, if any. thing, higher than in his own coun

the railways, se suggested in some bankers. Recent events, however, grammes, if holder of Coronet try, whilst he was, and is, read withi

quarters, would not be necessary. may bring matters to a heat and Theatre programme No. 299 issued We must have a government firmly feel sure China's leaders will during Titesday to Thursday last delight in many a foreign tongue. Though Tickens, has been dead for

catablished in the capital of China eventually take the only course open will send same to the China Mail more than fifty years, his name and

before we financiers con consider to them if they desire financial aid office, a coupon will be issued to works are honoured still and know

any monetary advances. When from abroad. As far as our bank is him, or her, changeable for goods at an over-growing fame, Writers

once a government is established concerned the profit accruing from any of the advertisers, in the China that the Chinese respect and that is our share in any possible loan Mail. These gifts are being distri may come and go, a hundred new aspirants for literary fame may

able to collect its lawful revenues, flotation is a mere bagatolle to the buted to patrons of the World, achieve it ephemerally but Dickens

July 13.-Coronet Theatre, Anita then the arrangement of China's benefits to be dorived from a boom Coronet and Star Theatres. All that lives on and the stream of his Stewart in "Playthings

of financial difficulties will prove in trade with China which is bound is needed is to retain the program- popularity is always in spate. Destiny."

esey matter."

to come. when once.order ismes and study the China Mail on restored."

the dates announced. Shakespeare is perhaps his only

Financial Leading Strings. July 13-World Theatre, "The rival on the roll of British writers. Chickasha Bone Crusher" and "Do you consider the Inter- As one way out of the difficulty Naturally with Germany's economic ed characters who are so "personal"

No other but Shakespeare has creat Constance Binney in "Midnight."

national Consortium could have the China Mall min suggested that July 13-Star. Theatre; Norma been made a success and what set the Consortium should undertake to ruin looming ever nearer and the to us as those who walk and talk Talmadge in "The sign on the the Chinese Government and people finance the Chinese Government The family of the late Mrs. hope of getting any reparation and have their being in the pages of Door." se mog

against, it was next asked. Intelected on the lines anggested by Urquhart thank their fiends for

July 14-Star Theatre; Nikola, reply, Mr. Stephan said: I do not Mr. Stephen) only provided the their expressions of sympathy andey at all fast dwindling, Britain Dickons. Falstall and Sam Weller the heautiful floral tributes sent began to shake off the lethargy, there related by more than the acci- the World's Greatest Magician and believe that the Chinese people were army is reduced under foreign

dental bond of their common cock-Illusionist."

ever really opposed to the Consor supervision and the foreign control during their recent bereavement. "benevolent impotence that her neyism: They are in truth blood- July 21-Band Concert, Volun- tium. The opposition of the Peking of China's arsonals (to prevent the ailing Premier had imposed. After brothers; and in all the world of teer parade ground, 9.15 p.m. Government was due to the condi- manufacture of arma and ammuni-

letters there is, perhaps, nona to

tions that no loans would be made tion beyond a stipulated annual

FANCY

PLAIN AND

COLOURINGS.

ACKNOWLEDOMENT. ·

Horogoro, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1921.

SHADOWS BEFORE

Coming Events Advertised. In The Mail

ENTERTAINMENTS,

PUBLIC AUCTIONS,

BARRED !

LATEST WEST RIVER DECREE.

BRITISH SHIPS PENALISED.

rebuking France for the unneces-compar with them for pure.comedy, July 13. Lammert Bros.: valuexcept on terms that would preclude amdunt) is agreed to until Chinn bas (From Our Own Correspondent.)

next prescurted

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The China Mail. turned down the German offer with-iko inimitably squired the Knight of 5.15 p.m.

sary precipitancy with which she had unless it be that Sancho Paazi who able postage stamp, sales rooms, all chance of squeeze. There freed herself from her foreign fin- no objections being raised ancial obligations. While Mr.

WUCHOW, July 12. The sa, "Kochow" and other out consulting her Allies, Britain the Rueful Countenance. It is of July 14-Lammert Bros.: High- nowadays; in fact within the last Stephon allowed that certainly one

course foolish to speak of "im class. Havana, Manila and Dutch few months the Peking Government of the conditions would be the die river steamers after anchoring for questionnaire mortality in any literal sense when cigars, sales rooms, II ar0. opened negotiations with the Con-bandment of superfluous troops and some time at Sam Shut decided to which sought to establish clearly speaking of ench imaginary charac-July 16. Lammert Bros, wines, sortium and I think it will eiti granted that och drantie steps return to Hongkong and report to where each Power atood. What ter so these. Even the heroes of spirits and malt liquors, at their mately begin to function. Un-might prove necessary under certain" Cicala" of H. M. Navy arrived at owners what has taken place. The actually did France mean by the Homer hava lived but the briefest Buddeil Street sales room, II a.m. doubtedly the Consortian would circumstances, his faith in the

noon on the 12th inɛt, with Mr.j cessation of passive

resistance?apan: but of this wo may be cer

of the Kremer, Commissioner of Customs tain; that when Woller and Falstaff July 16. One lot Crown land, prove of real benent to China as shia intrinsic commonsense And in the event of Germany taking are forgotten literature, the English 4,400 sq. ft., Tai Kok Taui-upset must be temporarily kept in leading Chinese who really have the interest on board. Mr. Kremes, it trans- the desired steps what did France tongue will be forgotten, too.

to interview. price $8,800. P.W.D., Ofice, strings financially for her own of their country at heart persuades pired had been $.p.m.

good."

him that the adoption of an unani- General N'Gai Bong Ping, and as a Asked whether foreign control of mous policy by Britain, France, result the Commissioner informed July 17, Lammert, Bros., Mr. Silva Netto's valuable household China's finances ou similar lines to Japan and the United States will the Masters that no ships were to furniture including oil paintings, the Customs, Salt Gabelle and Poste attain the end in view-s settled proceed up the West River aborg. The Shanghai Trade Report for water colours, water heater, sand Telegrapha would be advisable government and a contented people Shiu Hing until the 16th of this

SLEEPER AWAKES.

Noro fiddling while Rome burned eras a spectacle much less striking than Britain holding aloof while Europe crumbled. The Roman,

propose to do about evacuating the

ferred that the conversations should

Buhr? France parried. She pre-Trade of Shanghai,

unable himself to stop the blaze, continue the futile convenations 1922, issued by the Chinese Mari-tronomical telescope, auto-piano and whether the backing of foreign freed from the beel of the military month; and then only Foreign ships

merely increased the ecstascy which

who would in time have been!

evinced in commercial circles when

number of stock

and produce

BREAD AND BUTTER.

WATER METERS.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kubber soles, and Singapore

FOR LARGEST FAMILY IN

THE WORLD.-

CHINESE AGAINST,

PROPOSAL.

who were prepared to allow ther General's soldiers to search for his enemies.

bill be taken.]

the sight apparently gave un-and would rather that the British ofice and contains a comprehensive phone with records, billiard table Stephon remarked: "The control of public'a ruin...

which Mr. Baldwin From the fire itself he ran no risk. waive their demand for the answers survey of the year'a tmnsactions in with complete accessories, two Britain, howover hus soon the being set down in writing. Obvi. the field of commerce, as it affects Maxwell motor cars,.maiden hair,|

This again means interference flames of bate, heard the rumble of ously Britain could not me baulkea the main clearing port of China (palms and plants in pots at No. 63

with Hongkong's food supplies and ruin seros' the Channel but by this quibble while bar worst 1922 augured well for trade, and a

proper. At the cutest, the year Robinson Road, 11 am.

a probable increase in prices. The remained a spectators spectator tears were being realised in the return of confidence was generally

question of this interference with the trade and Compierce of Hong involved in the general disaster. Ruhr and Germany, with Europe's prices receded to normal levels.

Hồng was brought to the notice of the Colontal Secretary a few days True she has not fiddled. But nei-opes for security, was "moving Chinese New Year was passed with wood are advertised by Tankahke again making their Annual Appeal

Dr. Barnardo's Homes are once It is stated that as the result of ago by the China Mail Mr. ther has she made any really Accordingly our Premier has now in part, of a notable reduction in the

fast towards economic chaos." fower failures than usual, the result of 19, Connaught Road West

for Half-Crowns in memory of the the meeting held on Wednesday Fletcher was then not too over- optimistic and indicated that, short serious effort to stop the folly laid down the policy we shall follow. exchanges, which dropped from 140 z, Police Station yesterday, ad on Saturday, 23rd June, at the the Secretary for Chinese Affairs on this further affront, if any action Founder in-connection with their afternoon, the Chines General of armed force nothing could be Always abo has been obsessed by His statement, which appears in in 1931 to 10 at the beginning of Chinese girl, 10 years of age, was Model Village for Girls, Barking the subject of the proposed installa

Crossing Praya East near No anniversary, which was celebrat Chamber of Commerce will reply to done. It remains to be seen, after the fear that any action she might this isne, is bersalf tako, however wild, would restrained pet quietly doterrained. tion, however, particularly in the 187.

a notable one-1923. The Chinese political situa knocked down by motorcar No.

side, Essex HB.H. Princess damage her friendship with France Convinced that the reparations hata North, soon gave rise to anxiety and

Beatrice attended and the Duke oftion of water meters in rider main and impair the alliance which ber is ruining Europe, Britain will this hostilities between the Fengtion

districte.

BASEBALL TO-MORROW. The Duke of York's portrait Somerset presided. statesmen declare the keystone of explore every avenue for settlement. Righting was over by the middle of stating that the Prince of Wales largest in the world, 7,803 children Chamber is stated to be against the The decision arrived at by the and Chibli factions though actual was given yesterday with the cable The Barlardo Family is the

HONGKONG v. CANTON, Europe's peace. France has not Even though the German sugges. May affected trade until the soon visiting Canada. This was an (of whom 1,828 are helpless babies proposal, as there are many difficul made this path odey, Indeed shotions are inadequate, she feels they autumn. The offcct of the struggle, error which we aret

and toddlers under 6). All these ties in the way, such as detailed On the Happy Valley Baseball Las more than once treated Britain should not be ignored, for possibly viewed in connection with vagaries

growing youngsters need food to allocation of expense in houser ground to-morrow afternoon, the with contempt which could only they contain the germe of a settle power, and general world deprce ear the capsized steam-launch

in exchange, diminished buying

Three dead tidles were found turn them into Af citizens which are not let to one tenant. It Canon All-American Basebalaine

Since the Homes there founded 57 have been used with a very cloen ment. Hence she will draft a reply, sion, constitute one of the shie Ree Din Yat yesterday. It will years ago. 95,098 children have was also pointed out that should a are to meet the American tém

shortage occur, the supply in the from the Hongkong Baseball Club ally-any other great Power would which she will submit with the legat chunds for the ensuing stagnation is be re-called that the launch sank pagged through, the majority rider main districts would be and close game is expected. The have taken quick affront: First, possible delay to her Allies Book Bhangbal trade daring the tonear the western Praya wall on ar- taken from circumstances and sur

restricted.

erand stand will be repaired, so rival from Nam Tau last Sunday? against our strongest advice, our ing only the peace of Europe and mainder of the year. The export to

roundings which would have me Suggestions will be made that that on-lookers can watch the game vented them from growing up gravoet warning, France invaded the recovery of an exhausted world market suffered owing to a rise in Attention is drawn to the new healthy profitable citizens under the present conditions, appli, in comfort. The game will start að the Rihr with results which our she is confident her Allies will make to the hostilities, and many inddemerits of Flyosan.. An application At this moment 7,808 are under present restrictions as long as may

silver caused by specie demande due advertisement dealing with the Empire.

cations, for metars be granted and 4.30pm that the Government continue the

The lineup follows Promjer now describes na fraught every effort to reach a common stand trias were forced to curtail their out of this liquid is warranted to bave going the process of transformation. with grave peril. Then when that will permits negotiations to put due to the stoppage of regulat lasting effect where mosquito, fis

be necessary; It is these 7:808 who look to: a British hints and induced Gormany begin For France the bas- the coal supplies from the North. In and other insect pests are concerns generous pabllo for food. sullen and almost reckless, to malte deepest sympathy,

Last year 806,475 Hall Crow an offer, France throw it book in regard Indeed no

were collected, went in by 18, her face and declined to diacuse any, la Beprive. Erg

terms, either with the debtor or the claimi other creditors, until her imposable | qaein demand that passive resistance here

hould stop had been fully met,

quiries from up-country became ed. consplepous by their absence

to native dealers' besitongy orders for interior mai chaos reigned. The

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