1923-09-06 — Page 5

$

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 9 3.

DISASTER IN JAPAN.

(Continued From Page 4)

TERRIBLE TRAIN DISASTER.

NAGASAKI, September 5.

It has recently been ascertained thy à passenger train, standing in a station near Atami at noon on Saturday, was thown into the sea and 300 passengers were, drowned; thirty saved their lives by swimming i

field between Hiratsuka aad ashore. A train was precipitated into Oiso, killing 26 passengers, including the American Military Attaché and the Secretary of the German Embassy.

Refugees from Yakuhana are pouring fato Kobe. The P. and O. steamer "Dongola" brought 504 refugees of all nationalities, including 172 Chinese. The "President Jefferson," had on board 255. Europeans, the "Lycaon" 119 survivors, including 18 Chinese 46 Indians and 21 Europeans, The "Empress of Canada" bad 1.500 survivors. Many re- fugees were growing painfully from their injuries and the majority were destitute of clothing. On of 10,000 Chinese in Yokohama, 5,000 are said to have been killed. Chùm Towe went down in an avalanche of bricks.

U.S.N. DESTROYER AT KOBE.

The American destroyer number 211 was the first tearrive at Kobe in view of giving aid to Tokyo and Yokohama sufferers, it is reportedl from Tsingtau that the American Far Eastern Squidroa left Chetog i tur Yokohama; it is also said that American warships, stationed la Manila, are steaming to Japan. All the Japanese squadrons are show ing activities in connection with relief work.

The American Shipping Board steamer "City Of Spokane, laden; with 6,000 tons of four now at anchor in Kobe, received instructions from the American Goverment to offer the entire cargo of Hour on behalf of the sufferers. Accordingly the vessel sails for Yokohama urday.

ORDER RESTORED IN TOKYO."

NAGASAKI, September 5. General Fukuda, Commander of Martial Law, states that order is quickly being restored at Tokyo.

Food and other materials which have been requisitioned everywhere are now arriving at Tokyo ao hoard ships, and are being distributed among the destitute survivors.

An Army Corps of Engineers are mendling the railways and roads in order to enable transportation by fand

General Fakuda says that looting and planylering must be stopped, and that martial-nw will be withdrawn as sou as possible. He also

THE CHINA MAIL.

The Chairman remarked that although a Mansion House fund had been opened and America was also doing her part, the immediate help necessary would doubtless come principally from Shanghai and Hong- kong.

The Subscription List is open at the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and will be administered under the auspices of the Hong- kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with the Tung Wah Hospital authorities, the American community and the Japanese community.

NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE.

The Singapore correspondent of the China Mail telegraphs that the Straits Government has remitted $50,000 to Japan for relief work. The services of three European nurses have also been offered.

The Chartered Bank received the following cable yesterday:

Advise Manila, Faochow, Canton and Saigon by tele gram-Kobe, advises-A. H. Tait, (Manager for Japan at Yokohama). Mrs. H. P. Nichol and child killed outright. Remainder reported safe. First refugees arrived to-day report Yokohama entirely destroyed, no buildings standing, fire raging, heavy, mortality amongst Europeans, business con- ditions here quiet, no panic.

Reuter reports that Mr. A. D. Mac. Dougall (Sub-Account- t) is also dend. The Standard Oil Co.'s Manager here has received the following: answer to our telegram of yesterday, have received following tele

Thanks telegram. Yokohama foreiga staff safe except- a from Kobe with request to forward it to you. Quote:

ing one maccounted, one dead. Yokdhana city completely wiped out. Temporarily management Kobe."

ALFRED E. MCGLEW. Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son to-day received a telegram from their Head Office in Shanghai to the effect that according to the latest in formation the Yokohama Office has been destroyed and the where- abouts of the staff is at present unknown.

K. C. C. CONCERT.

SHOT.

MYSTERIOUS HAPPENING,

DEPOSITIONS TAKEN.

The firing of a round from a car- bine eased a sensation in Des Vans Road West at about half past eight is night. An Indian con- stable who was first on the scena, alleges that he saw, Indian guard No. 288 who was on duty in the inits, and a Chinese youth fight- ing in Queen Street. After taking them both into custoly, the ron- stable procveded along Des Vass Road where he saw a young Chinese lying on the pavement with a bullet wound in his left leg, just above the knee. The other youth, bad a ent wound et the back of his head from which blood flowed copiously...

On the arrival of Acting Divi- ! sional Inspector Peter Grunt, the constable reported that one of the rounds of the Indian's carbine kad been discharged and that he bind taken thirteen rounds from him. The wounded man was taken in the anbulance to hospital while the watclnman was removed in custody,

It was stated this morning that Mr. J. R. Wood, who did not sit at the Police Court, had gone to Hospital to take the man's deposi-

tions,

Mr. Pepperell, of the Hongkong Hide and Leather Coy, whose daughter was in Japan during the disaster has had cable news of her safety. Previously Mr. Scott Harston wired to Kobe, whitst Miss

An interesting discovery of Pepperell herself has cabled that she was sailing on the "Empress of Roman coins was made at Filey during excavations of the Roman Canada."

coast-watch fort at Carr Naze. The excavations are being made under the superintendence of Mr. F. Gerald Simpson, the well-known authority on Roman antiquities, who is also excavating the Roman fort on Castle Hill, Scarborough. Coins unearthed number 109. They are bronze coins of the last fifty

It is announced that the proceeds of to-morrow night's open-air concert at the Kowloon Cricket Club are to be given to the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund

The Hongkong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the deprecates the spread of false rumours, such as the activities of the Tung Wah hospital are jointly holding a meeting at the hospital at 7.00 Socialists and acts of vivicace by Koreans.

The new Cabinet are seriously considering promulgating a Trnight to formulate plans for combined relief work with European fiteering Act.

+

PRINCE MATSUKATA SAFE.

Prince Matsuhata, who was previously reported dead, has been found safe.

Certain unaffected elevated sections of Tokyo were, lighted by electricity last evening after being in darkness for three rights.

The water supply in these sections will recommence shortly. REGENT'S WEDDING.

The Prince Regent is reported to be contemplating the postpone ment of his wedding, which was to take place in Noveipher.

CHINESE RELIEF SUPPLIES.

PEKING, September 4. The Chinese Government are seming a representative to Shanghai to arrange with the Chamber of Commerce and other bodies for relief measures to Japan.

The Government are drafting telegrams of sympathy to the Japan, Government and people expressing their gruit sorrow.

The newly-appriated Charge d'Affairs has been urged to prurced to Tokyo and report to the Government.

A mandate issued last evening sanctions the appropriation of $200,000 for the relief of distress in Japan, and another instructs the Neiwup (Ministry of Agriculture) uz appoint delegates who with cooperate with the Chinese Red Cross ia providing clothes, foodstuff's! and medicine.

It is expected that the money will be voted and sent to-tly. The two Houses of Parliament telegraphed to the Diet and Premier Yamamoto expressing the sympathy of the Chinese people with the Japanese people.

SALVATION ARMY EFFORT.

SHANGHAI, September 5. General Bramweil Booth having called Yen 10,000 for the relief work in Japan, Commissioner Pearce, accompanied by Adjunt Beckett, leaves for Japan tonight, planning to pick up Salvation Army officers at Seoul who are conversant with both languages to assist in the work on hand.

LOCAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.

merchants.

MESSAGE FROM H.M.S. "DESPATCH"

At the Commodore's office, this morning, the following statemert was given out: The Commander-in-Chief, China Station, in H.M.S. "Hawkins," is proceeding to Shanghai as being a central point at which to organise such relief measures as may be necessary.

H.M.S. Despatch" arrived at Yokohama on the afternoon of September 5. She has reported that Yokohama has been completely destroyed. Foreign casualties in Yokohama are about 70; at Tokyo none: Hakone 3; Miyanoshita not known. No naval casualties. The rescue work is well in hand, the British Consul-General in Yokohama being in charge of the foreign section. The American and French Con- su's were both killed. The bulk of the refugees have been sent to Kobe already. Two American shipping board vessels are due Thursday, September 6.

H.M.S." Durban" is en route from Amoy to Kobe. HMS "Ambrose" is being held here in readiness to leave if so directed by

the Commander-in-Chief.

MESSRS. WEVILL AND READ DEAD:

The following telegram has this morning been received from the Canadian Pacific Steamships at Kobe, repeating message received from M. Rankin, this Company's Agent at Yokobant:

"At noon on Saturday just prior to the sailing of the "Empress of Australia" Yokohama and vicinity totally destroyed by earthquake which was followed by heavy gale and fire latter resulting on Sunday Javoraing in violent oit fire on water in harbour. After being fouled by two steamers the Empress of Australia" finally with extreme difficul- ty successfully autouvered outside of breakwater and anchored in safe position Sunday noo. The "Empress of Australia" awaits divers and assistance from Kofie to clear port propeller of cable and anchor cut away by another steamer.

1

The Empress of Australia" as soon as divers from Kobe cut clear of entangling cable will proceed Kobe with refugees secure provisions and water and proceed Vancouver.

The "Empress of Canada" arrived Yokohama Monday daylight and sailed for Kobe Tuesday, taking 587 European 31 Japanese and 362 Chinese refugees to be landed Kobe.

years of the fourth century, and are the biggest lot yet discovered in the excavations of the forts.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

of the Lugitano Recreation Club will be held on SATURDAY, 8th

THE THIRD AQUATIC MEETING

inst., at the V.R.C. Bath (by courtesy of the Committee) commencing as 2

p.m. sharp,

M. F. BAPTISTA,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 0th September, 1923.

"RUGGER."

A MEETING will be held in the.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB Pavilion on TUESDAY. September

11th 1923, at 5 15 p.m. All Persons interested in Rugby Football are requested to be present.

dongkong, Bil September 1923,

TO LET.

Extremely regret now no doubt Wevill and Read killed balance of TO LET.-One large Office Room. Apply -THE HONGKONG LAND, INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO, LTD.

staff safe.".

KELLY AND WALSH MAN MISSING.

A Committee drawn from the Hongkong General Clumber of

The local Manager of Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., has Commerce, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of the Japanese and American communities has been formed in Hong-, received a cable via Shanghai that Messrs. Kelly and Walsh's store in kong for the purpose of raising and administering in an efficient wan-Yokohama has been destroyed. Mr. Mumford, the Manager there, is nera relief fund for the devastated areas in Japan. The Committee's safe, but Mr. May is missing. first meeting was held yesterday afternoon,and all the members were present, viz:-

Hangkong General Chamber of Commerce:--Mr. G. T. Edkins (Chairman), Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. T. G. Weall, Mr. N. L. Watson, Mr. R. Sutherland and Mr. D. K. Blair (Secretary)

Chinese Chamber of Commerce:-Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon, Chau Siu-ki, Mr. Li Po-kwai, Mr. Wong Ping-sun, Mr. Ho, Kwong and Mr. Chan Tin-shan.

Representing the Japanese Community: Mr. T. Nishiyama, Mr. Y. Tsutsumi, Mr. K Shima, Mr. I. Kawaguchi, and Mr. S. Okubo,

Representing the American members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce --Mr. W. B. Walker.

Mr. G. T. Edkins, who presided, opened the proceedings by expres sing the deep sympathy of the whole of the community of Hongkong with the Japanese in the appalling disaster which had over taken their nation. The General Chamber had decided to open a Relief Funil, for naturally the Colony desired to render every practicable assistance, and is this the co-operation of the Chinese Chamber, the. Tung Wah Hospital authorities, the American community, and the Japanese community was heartily welcomed. Of course, the Chairman added, the assistance mainly expected from the Japanese community, practically all of whom had sustained severe losses, was by way of advice as to the best methods of giving relief.

The Hon. Mr. Stephen cordially endorsed the Chairman's remarks. The Chairman said he had no doubt that the Hongkong Govern- ment would give substantial assistance.

It was decided to open a Relief Fund at the office of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning.

Reports received in Hongkong to-day state that Mr. A. J. G. Pereira (Ico), late Chief Clerk of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, has been killed. Mr.-J. A. dos Remedios, of Dell' Oro and Ca, Yokohama, is safe, also his wife.

LOCAL BANK MAN SAFE.

The Bank of East Asia Ltd.. state that they have received news about their Assistant Manager, Mr. Li Tse-fong, who was taking a pleasure trip to Japan and was at Yokohama during the earthquake dis aster. Mr. Li with his three friends, Messrs. Mok Ching-kong, Wong Kan-pui and Leung Lai-sang, have arrived at Kobe safe and sound ac- cording to telegraphic advices received to-day.

Mr. Li and party left Hongkong on the 23rd of August by the S.S. "Empress of Australia" and reached Kobe on the 29th. On hearing of the earthquake in Japan the Bank cabled to Kobe enquiring as to their whereabouts and were informed by wire that they had already left for Yokohama on the 31st. As the brunt of the earthquake shock was fett most seriously in Yokohama, their relatives and friends felt great anxiety about their safety.

LOCAL RELIEF WORK.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE,

From NEW YORK.

THE Steamship

"ELVERIC"

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are. being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence Godowns of the Hongkong & Kewloon delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns, and ali Goods remaining undelivered after 10th September, 1923, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the steamer must On enquiry at the Offices of the Hongkong General Chamber of be presented to the Undersigned on or Commerce, from which the local relief fund is being administered, it before 17th September, 1923, or they was learned that 500 tons of rice costing $65,000 were duly despatched will not be recognized." by the "Empress of Asia" this morning, loading continued through the

All broken, chale and damaged night. This was a very creditable achievement, for the operation ofoods are to be left in the Godowar, purchasing this large quantity was not begun until the afternoon of the where they will be examined on 10th day before. The consignment went forward free of all charges for September, 1925, at 10 a.m. brokerage, insurance and freight.

During this morning a cable was received from the British Consul- General at Kobe in the following terms:-

"On behalf of international committee request send immedia- by tely ship-load frozen beef, mutton and poultry."

Enquiries were made immediately of the Dairy Farm Co as to available supplies. Owing to the recent loss of the "Changsha" no mut-

The Committee authorised the purchase, already completed, of 500 tons of rice to be despatched by the "Empress of Asia" to Kobe in the morning. Acknowledgment was made of the celerity with which Mr. Li Po-kwai, Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, had put through this transaction, as a result of which this large quantity was bought at short notice and was loaded on to the "Empress of Asia" allton is available and supplies of poultry are practically nit. The Dairy Farm Co. however, offered the Committee 80,000 lbs. of frozen beef at through the night.

Incidentally, it was announced that the Canadian Pacific Steamship a price which represents a contribution by the Company of $4,000 to Co. is making no charge for freight, nor are the dealers for brokerage, the relief fund. and the Canton and Union Insurance Offices are dividing the insuratice risk for that charge.

The Chairman remarked that that was the spirit which, it was hoped, would be exercised throughout.

Pending definite information as to relief bodies established, con- signments were undertaken by Messrs. Butterfield and Swire to their Kobe office.

It was decided to approach the local Medical Council and the Naval and Military Authorities as to detailing medical practitioners to go to Japan.

The possibility was also discussed of the s.s. "China" being sent to Japan as a hospital ship.

**

No Fire Lasurance has been affected. Billa of Landing will be countersigned

THE BANK LINE LTD,

Goners! Agents. Hoogkong, 6th September, 1923.

'public auctION.

- Undersigned have received in-

OD

As we went to press we learned that negotiations are still proceed-truction to wall by Fablic Auditon ing with a view to finding the necessary refrigerated space, a not very easy matter. But Mr. R. Sutherland who has this matter in hand is using, every affort to secure space, Mr. Sutherland is also active in endeavouring to divert shipments of provisions now on their way from America so that they may be delivered in Japan at the earliest possible moment.

The M. Y. San Co. have offered 1,000 lbs. of biscuits daily at a specially low price. Tins will be required to pack these and the Asiatic Petroleuin Co, and the Standard Oil Co. have offered whatever number may be needed, without charge.

Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co. have wired to Shanghai in order that suitable cheap blankets may be sent to Japan direct from there

Mr. T. G. Weall undertook to intercept a cargo of flour due in Kobe in the next few hours and to deviate 50 tons, to be held at the disposal and so save time. of the Committee. Arrangements were also put in hand for deviating. The Naval Authorities have offered accommodation', on cargoes of Bour and tinned provisions now en route from America, in H.M.S. "Ambrose" for any medical practitioners of Hongkeng who may order to get supplies to Japan at the earifest possible moment,

be available to aid in relief work, The "Ambrose" leaves for the The Hon. Mr. R. HL Kotewall undertook to obtain information devastated area almost immediately. Enquiries have already been from Chinese exporters and others of available stores in Hongkong addressed to the President of the local branch of the British Medical

It was decided to hold. another, meeting after the subscription-list Association. had been initiated and information had been obtained from the Consul || General for Japan as to what further steps it would be helpful to take.

[Continued on Page 9,1

|

MONDAY, Sept. 10, 1923,

cómmencing at 11 mm.

at No. 0 Victoria View, Kowloom

4. Quantity ofNG Valuable Household Tarsiture,

Comprising i

Drawing. Dining and Bed Room šnites, Blackwood Wars, etc., etc..

And

One Fine Cottage Piano (in Excellent Condition) by John Broadwood & Bors.

Porras 5----Gaali on delivery. Catalogues will be issued.

On View from San lay the Oth September 1973.

LAMMERT BROS.; Anctionnery.

·Hongkong: "6th September, 1023.

5

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

BOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG

PURE FUR

FELTS

AND

VELOURS.

FOR

Lincoln Bennett Hato

AN INSPECTION OF OUR NEW

LATEST

SHAPES

AND

SHADES.

STOCK OF "LINCOLN BENNETTS" WILL CONVINCE YOU OF THEIR MERITS.

ALLISON

PIANOS

YACHT MODELS

SUITABLE FOR LAUNCH PIONICS

ETC.

AT

ANDERSON'S

BATHING CAPS

A PRETTY ASSORTMENT HAS JUST ARRIVED,

PRICES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY REASONABLE.

PARFUMS HOUBIGANT

(the most celebrated Freach Perfumer).

A FINE SELECTION NOW ON SHOW, INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. THE CHINA DISPENSARY,

82, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

(Just a little beyond Potlinger Stroot.)

HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY

IS NOW ON SALE AT THE OFFICES OF THE PUBLISHERS, 5. Wyndham STREET, HONGKONG,

THE

AND

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED

CHATER ROAD.

Price $1.

DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.,

PIANOS for SALE or Hire

TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.,

Tel. 2127.

94A. Wanchai Road.

THE ORIGINAL HAIG WHISKY

JOHN HAIG & Co., Ltd.

DISTILLERS, MARKINCH,

SCOTLAND.

Good Whisky should be old and thoroughly matured in wood. This is guaranteed by the above who are the Old- est Distillers Of Scotob Whisky In The World.

Ask for John Haig Gold Label or Glenleven White Label.

SOLE AGENT8:--

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.

WINE & SPIRT MERCHANTS,

Tel. Central No. 184.

1, QUEIPI --ROAD, ORISTILAZ