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AMMONIA

in bottles 60 cents each,

only from

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Hongkong Dispensary,

Telephone No. 16.

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A GOOD SELECTION

'LADIES'

OF

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THE CHINA MAIL.

loann which will enable that stable government to finance stern - ingu¬ sures for preserving internal pesca. And once this bappy pass has been reached, then will come, as Mr. Stephen predicts, that trade boom which the country sorely needs,

SHADOWS BEFORE.

"Coming Events Advertised

In The Mall.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

July 16-Coronet Theatre, Irvin V. Willat in "Partners of the Tide." | July 16-World Theatre: Lois Wilson in "Broad Daylight."

July 16-Star Theatre; Nicola,

Chinese Football Tour.

With all the backing and filling and the not very tactful correspond- erice that has taken place up here the World's Greatest Magician and regarding the enterprise, thelusionist."

MURDER ATTEMPT.

THIS MORNING'S PRAYA SENSATION.

SHOTS IN THE STREET.

CHINESE TELEGRAPH 'HEAD

WOUNDED,

A sensation was caused in the city during the tiffin hour to-day when a deliberate attempt was made

MONDAY JULY 16, 1928.

LOST OPPORTUNITY,

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

WILL CASE THAT FIZZLED OUT,

B

ASSAULT CHARGE,

POLICE TAKE SERIOUS VIEW

GUILD MEN ARRESTED.

"It would have been very interest-

Six members of the Chinese. ing, reflected the Chief Justice restaurants waiters' guild are (Sir William Rees Davies K.C.) in alleged to have assaulted two other disposing of a probate action inen- waiters not belonging to the guild. toned before him this morning, "to The six were arrested but they wore subsequently released as it was folt have heard Mr. Jenkin on cardial that there was not sufficient ovi weakness, hallucinations and the donce against them. On Saturday Chinese footballers who are to ga July 21-Band Concen, Volunto murder the Superintendent of the like but as his clients do not wish morning the two non-guild men down to Australia this week may teer parade ground, 9.15 p.in.

Chinese Telegraphs Administration to pursue the matter there is an made & report to the Secretariat for in Hongkong.

end of it." excusably feel a little bit windy

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

Chinese Affairs. The C.S.P. was The Administration has offices in The estate concerned was that then advised and five of the guild. about this kind of réception they are July 17, Lammert Bros, Mr. likely to get down under. Largely Silva Netto's valuable: household the Telegraph Building next to tho of the late Leung Kun alias Leung men wore re-arrested: the sixth that will depend upon themselves. furniture including oil paintings, Hongkong Club. The Superintend. Fing Kun alias Leung Yuet Wa, a

bail himself aut. There are many things which Mr. water colours, water heater, asent, Mr. Shum Taze-loung (Can Hime manufacturer, of zu Praya Havo himself up with $25 in hand to Millard should take pains to impress tronomical telescope, auto-plano tone pronunciation) left his office East, who died on March 30,

Thin norning Divisional Inspector upon hir charges before they begin with records, Columbia gramo abortly after one o'clock to go to 1922 and left a will bequeath- their tour and one is that Soccer is phone with records, billiard table tifin. He had not gone many steps ing his property worth $16,000 Caygill arraigned the men before not a national game in Australia. with complete accessories, two before several shots rang out. Some to his four daughters. The eldest Mr. J. R. Wood on a charge of Holf the Commonwealth plays Maxwell motor cars, malden hair, of his employees went downstairs daughter, whom the will appointed assault. Mr. R. E. A. Webster was Rugby and the other half plays palms and plants in pots at No. 63 to ascertain what had happened and sole executirix, asked the Court for also in court. He informed his they found that Mr. Shum bad been probate decree in solemn form Worship that he had been instruct- Austration"-in 18 a side game Robinson Road, 11 am.

of law,

ed to prosecute, but it was pointed which is a sort of combination of

shot in the body,

The defendants to the action out that the C.S.P, was mentioned Rugby, Soccer and American foot.

Owing to the suddenness of the

were the deceased's nephew, as complainant and Mr. Webster bati

Inttack nobody could say definitely Leung Wa Hang, and Soccer is played in all of the

the could only watch the case dean, States but it stands in about the

how many shots were fired or how deceased's brother Leung Ling interested party. Mr. D. Mac-

Wa. They claimed that their Callum defended. many assailante were present.

On the instruc-" Help was soon summoned and the relative was incapacitated by tions of Mr. King, Inspector Caygill wounded man was taken in the reason of mental unsoundness naked for a remand as the 9.0.A. ambulance to the Government Civil from making a will and that had to be consulted.

It was also Hospital. Enquiries at his office the execution of the alleged mentioned that the police view the revealed that his injuries were not will was obtained by the undue affair in a serious light.

July 20-Lammert Bros., 107, the Peak, furniture, II a.m.

OTHER MEETING

July 16-Marine Engineers

me relationship to the other forms Guild, monthly meeting. Sailors'

of football down there as baseball! Home, 5 p.m.

to Soccer in Hongkong. They must expect to find therefore that many of the people who go to see them play are ignorant of at any rate the Ter points of the game and are merely curious to see Chinese foot- Ltd. ballers in action.

CHILDREN'S

BATHING COSTUMES.

PLAIN AND FANCY

COLOURINGS.

MARRIAGES,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Coming into collision with a They will cer- hand-truck on the Praya East on lainly find themselves up against Saturday, a Chinese boy, eight much heavier teams and Mr. years of age, had his leg run over. Millard should get every sun to say

over to himself until it sticks, this) The total output of the Kailan golden rule for keeping in favour Mining Administration's mines for with the Australian football crowds: the week ending June 30, 1923. Whatever happens to me, what amounted to 91,001 tous and the ever is said to me, I must not lose sales during the period to 86,435 my temper." For the reason stated, tons. it will be no use, if the referee gives

na unsatisfactory decision or the In the returns of notifiable other side do something unscrupu diseases for the 48 hours ending lous, to rely on the crowd to realise on July 15, one case each of small- the position because many of the pox, plague and puerperal fever crowd may

not know anything reported. In each instance the about it. All that they will know patient is Chinese. if the Chinese show annoyance is

is

that the "quongs" (the footballers Late on Friday night, a ricsha will have to get used to that nick coolie, returning to Yaumati after name) have done their blocks." taking a fare inland, was held up Then as uredly will they get the by five men at the junction of Taipo bird." There is no question that, ane Cheung Sha Wan Roads. He apart from the sporting side of the was robbed of sixty cents. thing, these young, men are in the position of ambassadors on a highly important mission. They will give

Notice is given that Queen's Road East from Arsenal Sz.to the

serious.

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influence of the plaintiff and her husband, Lam Yee. The substance

i

FIVE COAL COOLIES CHARGED.

of the defendant's case was that at BATHING IN RESERVOIRS). Three Assailants.

the date of the alleged execution, the deceased was in the Govern MOTIVE NOT KNOWN.

ment Civil Hospital suffering from an enlargement of the scrotium and LATER. marked cardiac weakness and was According to the account given to "as a consequence of such liness a China Moil reporter by one of the and in view of his advanced years junction of Kennedy and Bowen Bathing in the reservoir at the Administration officials Mr. Shum in a state of extreme plysical ex- was about to get into his motor car haustion and mental breakdown Roads and exposing their persone when three men appeared on the and was not in such a condition of was the charge brought against five Praya. One held up the chauffeur mind and memory as to be able to coal coolies before Mr. J. R. Wood' while another fired a close range understand the nature of the act this morning.

A complaint had been lodged by shot at Mr. Sham, hitting him in and its effect." There were further the back. Mr. Shum, who carries allegations as to the part alleged Luk Cheong, master of a Govern a revolver, fired three shots at his to have been played by the plaintiffent laundry. Evidence was given assassins who ran away quickly and and her husband in connection that as a result, three Chinese detec

with the making of the will. disappeared.

Mr. Jenkin, who was in Court asing and there saw one defendant spectator, was instructed as bathing. This coolie was also wash. counsel for the defence but the ing his clothes in the water. Later instructions were discontinued and on the other four were arrested this morning neither defendant while bathing in a little stream appeared Mr. C. G. Alabaster KC running into the reservoir. O.B.E., who appeared on behalf of

Lance-Sergeant Pears produced a the plaintiff, said he was instructed certificate from the Head of the that one of the defendants, the Sanitary Department showing that deceased's brother, was dead.

:

Mr. Shum had not, it is believed, received any warning and the Ad ministration officials were not able to suggest any motive for the daring attempt to kill him.

Political. Motive?

7.

tivos went to the reservoir last even-

The Chief Justice remarked that the water was not to be used for if the defendants were not there to bathing purposes. It was also

the Australians their first glapse traffic only, for the time being. Hongkong for about a year, is about support their allegations the Court stated that the reservoir belonged to

out.

Mr. Shun, who has been in eastern end will be closed to motor charge of the Chinese Telegraphs in of enlightened Young China and, This is due to the work of levelling provided they comport themselves

He was, of was not going to investigate them, the laundries on Kennedy Road, properly in all things, it will not be the road which is being carried forty years of age.

course appointed by the Peking heard formal evidence and direct- Complainant was the laundryman Government.

ed that a decree in solemn form who washed the Civil Hospital a bit surprising if one result of their Stephen, Chief Mariager of the tour is to blunt the edge of the The Blue fer for May and!

An reported in the China Mail should be issued with costs against linen.

The case was afterwards adjourn- Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-ther pronounced: prejudice against June reaches the China Mad through some time ago, a man claiming to the surviving defendants,

ed until to-morrow morning to en- the Chinese race which the apostles the kind offices of Messrs Mac- have been appointed by the Canton

able the' Medical Officer of Health DEARDEN--TWIGG.-On Julying Corporation. Briefly

our of the "White Australia" doctrine kinnon, Mackenzie & Co. These are authorities presented his credentials

to give evidence. Bail in the sum of 7, 1923, at Shanghai, Norman comicercial men, after cordially have engendered and carefully artistic productions with Illustra- and asked for control to be handed

$10 each was allowed. Sydney, son of Mr. and Mrs. supporting the action taken to im-nurtured.

over to hihi. To-day Mr. Shum left his office for tiffin a little earlier S. Dearden, of Hull, England, press on the authorities at Home

than neual, it being his wont to leave towards two o'clock,

No motive bus been adduced but

tions and reading matter of great interest. to Kathleen, second daughter the serious condition of lawlessness | M.P...

After suffering a compound of Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Brien that now prevails in China," urge Dame Nellie Melba, in the fracture of the leg, a Chinese stone Twigg, of Shanghai.

that the West River patrols should autumn of her days, lus announced cutter who lived in a matshed in it is believed that the attemp on his for Wong Nei Chong village, bled to life is connected with political ber intention of landing" RAMSDEN ROUSE-On July 9, be increased. The incidents re- Parliament, either at the next death before assistance arrived. A affairs.

1923, at Shanghai, Kenneth Charles Ramsden to Rosina ported almost daily in the papers General Election or when an earlier boulder dislodged from the hill-

make this need only too patent, and, favourable opportunity

side fell on his matshed, thereby Violet Rouse.

causing the injuries,

DEATHS.

presenta it is to be hoped that action will be itself. The news is interesting it taken without delay for it will be but for the fact that it draws atten-

According to a Reuter cable long enough before settled condition to the question of women and from Berlin, Herr Erhardt, the their eligibility to become members leader of the Monarchist Naval MOORSOM.--On July 14, at the ions are restored, even if the simple of the House of Conimons. It is Brigade, which was prominent dur

French Convent Hospital, plan Mr. Stephen advocates is surprising that after the supreme, if ing the Kapp rebellion, has escaped Hongkong, Edwin Goodwin carried out. Mr. Stephen feels that notorious, self-sacrificing efforts of from prison in Leipzig whore he Chins's troubles will prove transient a large body of women led by the was undergoing trial. A reward redoubtable Pankhurst which ulti- of 25,000,000 marks has been offer

ately led to the franchise being ed for his capture. extended to women, that not inore

Moorsom, age 17 years. LESSNER.-On July 9, 1923, at Shanghai, Sophie Lessner, wife of the late S. O. Lessner, of Nagasaki Uapan), age 57.

The Chinx Mail.

HonaKONO, MONDAY, JULY 16, 1923.

THE WAY OUT.

Everyone now seoras agreed that

China, after twelve years growing disorder, needs outside help before

alike.

RIDER MAINS.

CHINESE CHAMBER'S

ATTITUDE.

и

The Chamber disapproves of the introduction as it is of the opinion that it would not have the desired effect of economising water nor would it prevent waste..

FAIR AND USEFUL."

PROPOSED WEST RIVER MEASURES,

NOTABLE CHINESE OPINION.

OBITUARY.

MR. E. G. MOORSOM.

Mr. Ip Lan-chuen, the secretary The friends of Mr. Edwin Good- of the Chinese General Chamber | win Moorsom will learn with regret of Commerce, was interviewed this of his death, at the early age of morning regarding the Chamber's 17.

attitude towards the views expressTM The late Mr. Moorsom, who lived' ed by the British Chambers. at 29 Leighton Hill Road, under published in Saturday's China Mail. went an operation for appendicitis At the outset, Mr. Ip qualified his in the French Convent Hospital on remarks by saying that he could Friday, but complications set in

the Chinese from which he died at II p.m., 03. WATER-METERS NOT FAVOURED. not, alone, state

Chamber's views. However, be Saturday. ✨ if dealt with firmly. He supports

Mr. Moorsom, who was a cousin In connection with the recent thought, personally, that the naval the plan under which the Powers

meeting held at the Chinese Cham patrols for the West River as of Capt. Bell Smith of the subs should insist on the various factions than three women are to be counted The Anderson Music Store ber of Commerce to discuss the suggested in the announce" Honam" and of Mr. Frank H. getting together and forming as members of the Commons. For announce the receipt of various proposed installation of water ment, were quite fair and would Smith (of Messrs. Frank Smith & extremely useful. Hong- Co,) arrived from England in May government to represent the coun- some reason or other the huge Piano Tutors, including the Giant meters in the rider main districts, prove

organisation, at the moment victory Note method, and Marfarren and a letter has been sent to Mr. A. E. Kong's food prices were exception- 1921 to join the latter's firm. He Once this is done and Mr. was achieved, was allowed to "go Simpson's scales. Also Holmes Wood, of the S.C.A.; expressing ally high at present and this had was the outstanding player in the been brought about by the cessa Hongkong Rugby Club XV. last Stephen is sure it will be done if west" when it was thought much Rudiments of Music with questions the Chamber's views.

season and his place will be hard tion of river steamer traffic.

Mr. Ip was of the opinion that to fill. the Powers adopt a unanimous educational work remained to be and answers, and a Key to done. In two of its members (the Harmony. These should interest

Mr. Moorsom is survived by his policy-once this is done the coun- third has just been dected and it music lovers, teachers, and students

there were very few Europeans who were conversant with the parents and one brother who live iry'a finances will be put on a sound therefore untried) the House may

Chinese and who could be spared in England, with whom much hasis and foreign franciers will be said to be fortunate. Lady Astor The China Mail has received a It also urges the Government to for controlling gendarmerie in sympathy will be felt.

China for domestic purposes. He come forward with their help. and Mrs. Wiatringham have both copy of Mr. M. JB. Montargis grant all applications for supplies therefore agreed with the state- Valley Protestant Cemetery last The funeral took place at Happy' With the country's credit restored ad experience of work on public "Diagram of Exchange parities from the principal mains, a chargement that it would be improvident evening, the Rev, H. Copley

bodies and have for years taken a &c," which shows in an interesting of 75 cents per base unit being tain strict order and the necessity social questions, and possess opti-tions of any of the three rates on sumption. the government will be able to maineen and intelligent interest in all fashion the influence of the vas made at present on excess con- to provide international garrisons. Moyle, Senfor Chaplain. of St "Furthermore," said Mr. Ip, "unruly John's Cathedral, officiating. Best- for foreign policing measures will tude which stands them in good case: one of the two others, a useful. The Government is also asked to elements would use the opportun des Mr. F. H. Smith, chief moumer, then disappear. Speaking with the It is all to the good to have such indication in these days of large continue the free use of water inity to stir up anti-foreign feeling a large number of friends, were she can hope to secure internal peace.

minds brought to bear on questions and abnormal fluctuations. The the rider-man districts and to on the pretence that foreigners present at the graveside. The num Many Chinese share this view. authority of his important position, that affect, vitally, woman in all Diagram is published by the South vary the allowance from time to were trying to swallow China. The ber of wreaths testified to the time according to the quantity least-misunderstanding could be popularify the late Mr. Moorsom They have seen supposed Cromwell Mr. Stephen has made a notable stations of life.. The next General China Morning Post.

in storage. It suggests that as the construed in a faulty light and enjoyed among the community contribution to the discussion now Election should see a larger number

despite the shortness of his sojourn after supposed Cromwell ariso-and

here. mging round China. That his views than ever of Women seeking the The local French community rains this year have been better, bad feeling would result."

Among the list of wreaths were: fail. They have watched the politicommand deep respect is shown by suffrages of electors in order to be celebrated their national day very the present allowance of two hours addressed ultimately as The Hon.; quietly on Saturday, The Chancery a day for each house should be in-

"From Father and Mother” cisus scheme, the warlords fight the fact that our interview with him and Learned member." Naturally, of the Consulate was closed for the creased to three.

MORE WINNERS.

Mr. F. G. Moorson' (brother), Mr. And all the time they have seen the has been translated into all the local with reform in our local Constitu- day and flags were flown at all the

and Mrs. A. W. Smith (Manches ter), Captain and Mrs. Bell country's disorders growing apace, Chinese papers. This is good, for lion looming shend, one wonders if French business houses in the city. The chief Event was a reception at

PROGRAMMES WORTH FIVE Smith, Mr. F. H. Smith, unpaid soldiers, bandits and pirates his views cannot be too widely we may expect one day to see lady the residence of the Consul at 13

Members Hongkong Rugby spreading terror and wreaking havoc spread. They represent the feeling bers in our own Legislative Peak Road between 11.30 am, and PRISONER UNDER MEDICAL

F.C., Mr. D. H. Cooper, Council, or even one of them 1p.m., attended by members of the with trade. Possessing neither of the financiers and it is the fin-occupying the presidential chair, French community, British officials,

H. M. LE. and. Evelyn. Pinguet, Holders of programmes with the Mr. H. A. Rodger, Mr. and Mrs. JA Fonder nor a party strong enough to anciers who will save China Hav Another case of wait and see.". officers and the Consul's foreign

numbers given below are asked to W, Crosby, Mr. and Mrs. W. ratore stable conditions, and woeing drifted into disorder, the country

colleagues and friends.

Lo Kam-shan, who was found forward same to the China Mail Wotherspoon, Daisy Law, Jerry, guilty, by a Jury at the Criminal Office when coupons to the value of Brenau, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Fluguet, fully lacking any organized priblic is losing huge sums through the

In the course of his annual assized on Juno 19, of the murder $5. ich will be larued, entitling Mr. Ah Leen, Claudo and Reggie report, Mr. LA. Lyall, Commis of his son Lo Chan-fa on May 25, holders to exchange same for goods Earnshaw, and Mr. and Mrs. W. sioner of Customs at Shanghai, sentenced to death, and fater re with any advertisers in the China Moss (Southampton). states Wines Owing to the grieved by His Excellency the Mail. World Theatres Programme s overstocked condition of the Govemor on the advice of the No. 1200 issued during the period market, importations have shown Executive Council, is now a patient Wendesday 11th, Insty to Sunday The s.e. "Tai Ming" leaves to aalight falling off, though inquiries in the Government Civil Hospital. the 15th. Coronet Theatre Pro day for Wüchow with cargo for have been good all round. As re- He is being kept under observation gramme No. 159, Issued during the Samshul and Shiu Hing. From gards native predilections. It may and as soon as the medical officers pagiod. Friday the 13th fast, to the letter place she will proceed to be noted that, in addition to beer have reported on his case to the Sunday the 13th Inst. Patrons of Wuchow in Ballast with foreign His Excellency the the Star, World and Coronet passengers only. The "Ko Chane and brandy, there is an increasing Government, demand for good genuine Scotch Governor will give his decision in Theatres are advised to consult and leaves-to-morrow ander similar Whisky

conditions. Keep thel Theatre programmes.

(The-Wish).

opinion, China, must resign herself militarista seizing the revenues. To-day's Poem. 1 her unhappy fate unless she Mr. Stephen quoted an example accepts that outside help which where Peking lost one third of the A little bouse, a quiet wife,

Sufficient food to nourish life, everyone agrees is now her only salt revenue. This folly is fast run-dost perfect health, and five from hops. This suggested help takes ning the country deeper into debt my harm, two forme. Both have been lately and making it impossible for any Convenient clothis to keep me warm, dealt with in the China Mail-the party to suppose disorder. Once a The liberty of foot, and mind, police aspect by the Hongkong stable government lue been estab- And grace the ways of God to find; General Climber of Commerce and lished, the financiers, assured that This is the surome of my deairo, the financial by Mr. A. G. their money is safe, will make the

Until I come into beavons quiro,

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REPRIEVED:

OBSERVATION.

the matter.

DOLLARS.