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with the certainty that all the Press Association, the Pan-Axia choice fall on Hongkong, the dele technical knowledge will be repre. Federation, the Chinese Students' gates could pay the Colony no sented and thus secure to the men League, the League of Nations Robert to preside at their meetings. higher compliment than inviting Bir

that they will be understood with Association of Japan, and kindred

out the necesity for wearisome Pacific.' maial organisations in explanation to unteabnical ears. Tokyo, including representatives of To-day's Poem. Accordingly, the Government urgee the Canadian and Australasian

(Villanells.)

stole a kiss from Ross this after

The

noon l

sun shone (as it sometimes

does in June),, The drowsy hum of inneote rose

and foll (Some loven Blaine the magic of the

TUESDAY, JULY

STEAMER ASSAULT.

JARDINE OFFICER FINED.

QUARTERMASTERS IN IRONS.

ing a quartermaster.

31 LOST

WUCHOW UNREST,

TROUBLE EXPECTED

SHORTLY.

(From Our Gion Correspondent,}

WUCHÓW, July 203 Discontent is rife in Wuchow

MARINE COURT COMMENTS.

"Stupid and childish," was how the Marine Magistrate (Commander and it will be po surprise if trouble C.W. Beckwith) described the con- breaks out, The understanding duct of Alfred Arthur Bradstone arrived at the when the Kwanad Osmund, Second Officer of the Ites evacuated the town was that Jardine steamer "Hangsang" the Cantonese troops would not whom he ordered at the Marine enter the city, except to purchase Court to-day to pay $100 for assault-supplies. Lieutenant Lovette of the U.S.S. Pampanga" who acted as The complainant, Ng Yee Lin Intermediary, wished to stipulato who had a bandage under his eye, this in writing but the Cantonese, gave evidence that at 3 p.m. claimed, as victors, there was 110 t оп Sunday he returned

to necessity. One of the old his ship, which was lying at school generals named Fung

in boon,

charge of Second Officer called him, and Wuchow but since the surrender Then, us I waited, courage came handcuffed him, while the Third Cantonese

have been pelĺ-moll

troops Officer held him and then asked quartering themselves in the city stole a kiss from Rose. this after-why witness had gone ashore, Thein larger numbers every day. The Third Officer held him while the people dislike this as there is bound Second Officer struck him heavily to be friction. However, no open the body and kicked disorder has taken place yet Al him as he crouched down though there have been isolated He also struck the witness on the

moon })

the employers to take the initiative, groupe. The comprehensiveness of Some lovers blame the magic of the Since the Government is definitely thin, Committee will be noticed;| moon decided that this is all it can also that separate community or

When, by a rose, they storm the

citadel do, there is really nothing more ganisations are not interfered with. to be said in the matter, though the Weekly luncheons are proposed, at a very nominal cost, lasting one thought will not remain quiet that hour, which shall include, if neces the Government could do a very sary, the delivery of a specch. The great deal if it only had the courage chief iden is the fixing in the mind to make the effort. Had other that on one special day each week all are to gather togather for legislatures taken the stand that friendly interemurs. Further awards cannot be enforced arbitrn-objects include the entertainment of tion would never you have been distinguished visitors, to make com

known to the world; to help make lawns in Australia now anyone the city better because you live in found evading it, employer or it," and to find common ground for employes, would make himself which the night and reasonable

objects I agreement. These are.

noon! tiable for stated penalties. These mindet can applaud Only the penulties would be imposed by the ignorantly prejudiced can be in Soft tips designed for Love's deli-on magistrate in the ordinary way, and opposition: Buch are summed up by Mr. Hilaire Belloc in one of those it would no more require a police-

rich essays of his which are the man watching every worker to delight of alt. He is speaking of catch offenders than it now 'reqhites his visit to the Theatre of the Little

tried. Once a decision has become mercis and other advantages better! With diffidence at first I craved the her buoy in the harbour. The is nominally

A China Conference.

I

cious rure)

these wove this spelli (Soine lovers blame the magic of

the moon!)

troon,"

cell-

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stole a kiss from Bose this after-was for calling the complainant

noon!

it was sharueless and-and much too soon!

So Rose informed me, then for-

gave and well,

moon;

noon!

-

-E. L. ROBERTS,

SHADOWS BEFORE.

· Coming Events Advertised In The Mail.

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ENTERTAINMENTS.

tive evidence and, then

by the Magistrate what his reason

when he came oboard, he said the man had been ashore without per- mission. He put both the quarter- masters in irons.

The Marine Magistrate: Is it a common practice in your ship to

ashore without leave?

The witness, who spoke indis- tinctly, was understood to reply in the negative. He said he put the men In irons in order to take them before the Captain.

Not Dealing With Pirates. Commander Bockwith, asked whether the men would not have gone before the Captain without being put in irons. You were not dealing with pirates, you know," he observed with some asperity.

The Magistrate: Did the men allow you to put them in irons?

Witness: Yes, Sir.

Seemed to like it, ch? Did you strike the complainant at all when he was in frons-No. I never touched him."

quartermasters of age and ex-

as

the

BIG LAND SALE.

POSSIBLE LITIGATION

RUMOURED.

Recently the China Mail reported that Mr. Silva Netto had sold his propertyBelmont" at No. 6 Robinson Road for $373,366.50 to yim, Kong E. Suen and Kong. Sul- Messrs Ngai Lai-tong, Nga Ping- fuey. It was learned this morning that the actual transfer has not been made at the Land Office and that here is likely to be litigation, over the transaction.

before the Captain ?--He was 3 bad character.

Blao ovoa, hall-veiled, domure face and cut his eye. Afterwarde Petty cases of looting. These word

put down. he was released and went to see Some of the ex-bandit chiefs Who the Captain.

command followings along the Another quartermaster who West River as far as Shiu Hing a policeman watching every citizen People and the effect it has upon!

said he Was B friend Df are also dissatified to catch evildoers. Presumably the him. "I should like to be solemn Temptation comes to hero and pol the complainant gave corrobora Cantonese troops have moved up

about the matter of these: Government's auxiety "to do all it Marionettes" he says, "to make

To sinner and to hermit in his Second Officer was called. Asked them from exacting levies.

the the river and have thus prevented can to prevent industrial disputes them a text for the better under- Ltd. culminating in strikes takes the standing of the nations. But I am form of urging the employers to afraid that would riever do. For it is the very essence of your, mollern form the bodies already mention-international stuff that you must Oh. ed and granting the services of the begin by despising in your heart Secretary For Chinese Affairs in whatever is not of your own coun

That, acting as mediator.

wetry and taking it for granted that think, is not enough. Mr. Hallifax if an international organ exists it Some lovers blame the magic of the put men in irons when they go

shall only exist to make foreigners hae many times shown marked like yourself." 'Tis true. Tis I stole a kiss from Rose this ofter ability in this capacity, but the fact pity 'tis 'tis true.. cannot be ignored that he already has his hands full directing one of the Colony's biggest departments.

The news that Li Yuan-bucg us Moreover, he is a high Government

President of the Peking Govern. official and this in the eyes ofment, and Dr. Sun Yat-500, se many workers allies him with the| Generalissino of the Canton Gov- employers, with the result that his ernment, have approved of Sir) efforts must often suffer rebuil Robert Ho Tung's proposal that a mund-table conference should be through sheer blind prejudice. held with a view to securing a Nobody for one moment imagines United China, will be generally that the Colony will escape further welcomed by friends of the Chinese.

Enquiries on similar lines have been Hunting Big Game la Africa."

July 31. Coronet Theatre; labour disputes. Changing con-addressed to the other leaders pre-

Continuing, witness said he saw ditions, as we have pointed out sumably Marshal Tamo Kun, as

July 31-World Theatre; Bebe

the Second Officer strike the com Have you ever heard of a more plainant twice. Then he (wit many times, are bound to raise leader of the Chibli Party, and Daniels in " Ducks and Drakes?

July 31-Star Theatre; Viola stupid thing for a young Secondness) ran to the Captain. differences. Admittedly Labour's Marshal Chang Tso-lin, the over-

Officer to do than to start ironing lord of Manchurin-but no replies Dana in An Offshore Pirate."

Recalled, the quartermaster who August 1-World Theatre; demande are frequently unreason are yet to hand. However, a state- «The Carnival" with Matheson perience, as is necessary for the had given corrcborative evidence uble, frequently fantastic. Bui ment ciroulated by the Asiatic News

Lang. often Labour has claims which Agency (Feking), on July 22, leads andoubtedly need answering, griev. to the belief that the Chibli leader August 7-Lammert. Bros.,

(is preparedito meet Dr. Sun Yat-sen ancee which undoubtedly nced

at the conference table and also Kingsclere Hall, 2.45 p.m., adjusting: Since both sides usually indicates that any opposition from quantity

linen. follow the Oriental practice of fram-General Wu Pai-fa, war-lord of ing their terms with ample margin, Loyang, will be overcome by the advice of Teso Kun." According to the employees demanding more the Asiatic News Agency, Teap Kun than they really hope to obtain communicated with Dr. Sun Yat- and the employers offering less sen asking him what his views were everyone must agree. The public than they are eventually prepared with regard to political co-operation A meeting of the Education memory is proverbially short, but lito grant, it follows that delays between the Chibli and Kuomin- Board will be held to-morrow, tang factions. Dr. Sun is enid to Wednesday, at 3 pm. which is has not yet, forgotten the seamen's are inevitable. Likewise almost have telegraphed to Mr. Sun Bung. open to the Press. strike. Nor has it forgotten many every dispute, except where one yi, a former Home Minister of the another labour dispute which had side is wholly unreasonable, convey the reply to Marshal Tsao customers not to keep pork pies Peking Government, asking him to The Dairy Farm Co., requests the same lesson to tell, namely that vides room for bargaining.

Kun. The telegram from Dr. 8nn overnight in this lot weather. They there in danger in delay. The only question that remains is whe is short and to the point. It are freshly made dally, NEILD. On July 23, 1923, at longer matters are allowed to drift the this bargaining shall be rende

Kuling, the wife of Dr. F. M. Neild, of a son.

"Since the publication of my once differences have arisen the capricious-even with an employers' BETINES-On July 25, 1923, at more certain does open condict body 1-or whether it ahall be

declaration about the disband- Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. become. Likewise when the strike organized; whether the decisions

ment of the Chinese troope and Betines, a son.

their conversion into labour corps is in full swing delay means endless shall have nothing more than they CAMPBELL.-On July 25, 1923, at

for the construction of national Mokanshan, the wife, of C. new troubles. Recall the history havo now to ensure that they are

railroads, canala and other great of those eventful February and observed, or whether they shall

works in the country, I have noi

A Bank Holiday excursion wil. March days last year and you will have the force of the law behind

received any official or authorita berun to Macno on Monday, August tive information from the leaders 6, by the Steamboat Co. The s.st Sui An" will leave Hongkong at find that not onco but many times them. The Government has decid of the Chihli party about their agreement was reached that woulded that the first shall be the rule. viewpoints. I am glad to learn 9am, and return from Macao at 4 have meant the end of the strike Reviewing the history of the past

that Marshal Todo Kun, in his P.m. had not some other issue-like the decade, one rather wonders for how

capacity as the chief leader of the outlawing of the guild-already long.

Chilli party, bus sunounced his

arisen to make final settlement impossible.. Study the bakery

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Special No. 1

BIRTHS,

LAUGHLAND.-On July 22, 1923, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Laughland, a son. AMY.-On July 23, 1923, at Shang- hai, to Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Amy,

a son.

Campbell, a daughter. MADAR. On July 25, 1923. At Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Madar a son (stillborn).

MARRIAGE.

WILKENS-NAKVASIN-On July 20, 1923, in New York, U.S.A., William Wikens to Mary M. Nakvasin, ner Caruso.

DEITHS,

8 1.20

1.10

1.50

1.90 2.83

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intention to agree with my pro- posals. But previous to the open. ing of formal negotiations, Mar shal Teac Kun should demons trate his sincerity by deeds by ordering the immediate cessation of hostilities in Szechuan, Fukien and Kwangtong.

a

PUBLIC AUCTION.

of fine furniture

LOUIL AND GENERAL.

at

navigation of the ship, and who are asserted that he was never hand- cuffed. The Second Officer was- your petty officers? How do you

also recalled and he declared that

both men were handcuffed.

account for the complainant's black neyo and bruised body?-That was and after I released him from the irons, The Magistrate : When you

Why did you attack him then called these two men He attacked me.

For the 48 hours.ending July of enteric fever were reported. one case of small-pox and three The patients are Chinese.

*

Don't you think he was justified after you had put hins in Irons Yes, perhaps he was.

to

the bridge deck when did you make up your mind to handcuff them -It was on the spur of the

moment.

. Do you carry the handcuffs in your pocket 7-No. I got them from the cabin.

What happened after you releas ed him He struck me,

"I am very glad," remarked the Marine Magistrate," that he did

Bouquets for Defendants. strike you. How loog did you The Chief Officer, C. E. Webb. keep striking him?"

said that he was ashore when (the The witness said he lost his tent episode occurred and did not

did not try either to stop him or to said, a per and struck the man about half return to the ship till next day, a dozen times. The Third Officer The second officer was, ho

help him.

The Marine Magistrate: What happened after that?

Witness: I brought the man before the Captain.

Have you ever been in a ship

Well why didn't you take your According to the N. C. D. News, resident of Hongkong has won a orders from the Chief Officer? He Scripps-Booth car raffed by the was ashore at the time.

Did you have any trouble Shanghai Zionist Association in ald with the complainant before of the Jewish National Fund and Yes. He was careless and had the Shanghai Jewish School.

A Chinese syndicate pa'd

given trouble before.

very good officer (indeed, and, in regard to is dealings with the crow, he could not wish for a better man.

The Magistrate: Does he treat the men properly?

Witness: Yes.

where Chinese do not break leave -go ashore after their duty is

-How do you account for his put finished and return in time for ting this man in irons-The man their next duty This man had been insolent to him on several refused duty that morning.

occasions and has also been. Did you report that to the Clifef Officer?-Yes.

insolent to me.

The witnessa - stated that Who runs the ship the Second oa

morning the Sunday Officer, or the Chief Officer?-The the complainant

wanted to Chief Officer.

be paid off and witness told him it was ridiculous as the ship's articles would expire the following month. From what he could make out the trouble was that the quartermaster orders and wanted to fight him strike and you will find the same Amity.

refused to obey the Second Officer's thing. Clearly then delay is the If our reference to the need of

Questioned about the Third Officer, chief dangor with labour disputes an International Club has not

Third Officer's Version.

the witness described him as "frat BORTHWICK.—On July 16, 1923,

at Ichang suddenly, Robert and some scheme must be devised exactly set the Harbor on fire, it

$10,500, for a piece of Crown land' The Third Officer, Kenneth Dair Glass bas, in certain quarters aroused The leaders of the. Chibli faction, at Shaukiwan, 3,750 square feet in Fairfax, who was also charged with Baird, aga 10% months, young that will ensure speedy terme interest and agreement that such according to the Asiatic News area, which Mr. Parker Rees auc assault: gave evidence next. He

Might Have Caused Mutiny, er son of Dr. and Mrs. Both Accepting this conclusion, most scheme as we have endeavoured to Agency, were confident that Tsao toned at Volunteer Headquarters denied that he helped the Second mander Beckwith said: "In this

Announcing his decision, Com wick, Church of Scotland Mission.

people would say the only scheme is outline should not be dismissed as Kun would fall in with Dr. Sun's yesterday. The upset price was Officer to put the man br frous. case there has been a considerable WEATHERHEAD.-At Allan arbitration board. The Govern unworkable without further con suggestion and that the proposal $3,250.

The Marine Magistrate: Did amount of hard lying, with regard Saints Hospital Finchley ment, however, disagrees. While elderation being given to it. We for the convocation of a special con

you remonstrate with the Second to the question of the witness bo- Road, Hampstead, London, on admitting that it would

are promised particulars of the ference of all political, commercial On the return of the Hong-Officer and tell him it was supid ing placed in frons, on the part of June 22nd, Captain A. L

reap actual workings of such things as and army leaders would be carried kong, Canton and Macao Steam and silly I told him I did not the complainant and his witness Weatherhead, aged 66 years.

Honam think it was worth it. immense benefit for the community Rotary Clubs in other parts of the out." In view of the fact that Sir boat Company's 8.8.

so as to make their case stronger through obviating. delay, the Far East and as soon as these come Robert He Tung bad wonde bis from Canton yesterday, the Captain Did you sen him strike against the Second Officer. Government yet feels that it would to hand we shall be pleased to make suggestion for a round-table con-reported that his ship had been the men while they were in am satisfied that the Third

them known to our readere. Ideale ference on July 16; there is full slightly damaged by Friday's handcuffs-No, Sir.

Officer had nothing to do with the is useless to legislate unless it was in their nebulous stage are filpasy justification for the belief that typhoon. Several deck planks How long did he have them in assault in any way, so I dismiss ready, to enforce the board's deci- things to grasp. The first pre Marshal Teao Kim's massage to were lifted and the paddle boxes handcuffs ? It would not be more the case against him. I consider aione, And this it is not, since the liminary to an ideal is vinign: the Dr. Sun, was spired by the action sufficient to prevent the vessel run What happened when let them stupid, chlidiek way in putting the

were damaged but this was not about three minutes..

the Second Officer acted in a task might mean "detailing a police-, determination to make the of Sir Robert. With regard to the

ning

out ?---One quartermaster, LAKame complainant, and his wimess in ideal a practical and living thing attitude, at Marshal Chang Teo-lin, man to stand over each individual After this, all things are added and the probabilities are that he will

The ling, was sans below to his rocka so trans, ou, the 27th for being absent worker. A decision can be reach-we are a step, nearer accomplish-readily agree to attend the confar ports that strong attempts are being anything at all might emily have provoked

The Shanghai Chinese press re- Idon't sen how he could have seen without leave. By so doằng hợ ed, says the Government, but it ment. We are heartened in this enes as it will be a golden oppor made to resuschete the China What Happened to the other mutiny in the ship. According cannot be enforced. This attitude matter of the question of the co-tunity to prove the anessity of his Mail. S. S. Coa Gantonese me on The Second Officers to his own statement he opersion of the communities by oft-repeated protestations that he chant in Hongkong making an an-taking him to the Captain and the bad goaded the complainions From the interview with the does not mean, however, that the reading what is being attempted in place the welfare of the Chinese nouncement that he is preparing to mas appeared to air to him, shade to strife at him when he was TE- Colonial Becretary, which appear in Government washes its hands of Tokyo where a member of this nation before aught also. When form a limited company for his But commented the Magis leased from the Irons 21 and the this asue it will be seen that the the whole matter Tax from it rigning house has appointed ones it has been decided to hold a purpose. He will put $1,000,000 in trate he would want a ladder Second Queer muity of smile

committes of twelve to organise a conference of China's lendars, a the new company himself and will the Second Officer la e big man," against the quartermaster sncy Government

distinctly in The Goverment to convinced that Par-Facito Clab-It is proposed reage will have to be chosen In get his fronds to subscribe The witness sald, he could not taidag into consideration. bis pre favour of a board of arbitration to the dangerous dalay we have that the Pan Pacific Club of Tokyo view of the altruistis efforts of Bir slutilarambat." An agent has been see clearly from where he mod slous good: character; I order hims pottie Industrist disputes," but feels stressed will be eliminated if the he managed by a heard of directors Robert Ho Tung, it would indeed Bent to Great Britain to purchase but the man appeared to anrike at to pay compensation to this man

of $10 and to pay a fine of $70 fort Abat it cannot itself do very much employers will form bodies to which made on the heads of the be fitting were the choice to fall several modern liners for the the Second Officer's head.

SAMOA Arenas] America-dopar Bocker the Amerion Hongkong the birthplace and service between San Francisco and They both wont quietly into site the assault, as one month wih art in the matter. With the firet view disputes can be reformed at any time can "Asociation, the International home of Bir Bober Bhand the Hongkong---

frons. Why was and theritskén labour

The China Mail.

Herarono, TumĻDAY, JULY SĖ, 1923.

LABOUR DISPUTES.