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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 1923,

BATAVIA SCANDAL

POLICE COMMISSIONER

ARRESTED.

(From Our Own Vorrespondent.)

Singapore, Sept. 11.

A sensational polico scandal has cropped up in Batavia. The Chief Commissioner and other officials have been arrested in connection with alleged big defalcations of public money.

PHILIPPINES DANGER.

OUTBREAK OF MOROS EXPECTED.

MANILA, Sept. II. Further outbreaks among the Moros in the Lake Lanao region; ore anticipated, and constabulary are being despatched with guns to that district.

The Moros aumber 300. Govenor General Wood regards them as religions fanatics, but he is worried, and he may have to leave for Lake Lanzo shortly to investigate the trouble,

PERTINACIOUS PIRATES.

GOING STRONG.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TYPHOON WARNING.

At 7 p.m. yesterday, the Ameri- can Consulate-General received

(From Our Own Correspondent. the following cable from the

KONGMOON, Septender.9. All river traffic has ceased since the commandeering of the junks last month, except one taunch-rua by an adventurous spirit who tows cargo boats to and from Canton at his own risk. However, the bunch was pirated near Tung Mi Ling when cargo to the extent of $40,000 was removed. The launch and three junks have not been heard of since.

Shui Nant, a settlement between Kongmoon and Pak Kat (the European area) was pirated last night. Volunteers repulsed, the inhabitants miscreants but the

make it a practice of sleeping in Kongmoon and going to their work in the day.

Commander Chan Chak, the pro- Sun leader who holds sway in the place, despatched the

"LHA Sheung" his flagship, the gimmivat "Kong Tai" and two other craft. to disarm some grey-niformed soldiers in two junks. These are said to be either Yunnanese troops or rebellions marines.

Manila Observatory :---

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

G

NOTICE

1.--Warding low pressure: area

extending from China SeafTT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that to the Pacific across northern |

on and after THURSDAY, 13th Luzon and the Balintang detant, a Canstant Supply of Water Channel. A real typhoon will be turned on in that portion of may develop later.

the City East of Amenal Street. 2-Cyelme or typoon N.W. ofIt is not yet possible to maintain the Ladrones or Mariana full supply to the remainder of the Islands moving NW, or City. N.N.W.

At 11 am to-day a further tele- gram read:--

T--Warning fow pressure area extending from the China sea to the Pacific across northern Luzon at the Balintang Chan nel. A real typhoon may develop.

2-Typhoon in about 137 deg. Long E. 24 deg.. Lat. N. moving N. W.

JAPAN'S APPRECIATION.

HAROLD T. CREASY.

Water Authority. Public Works Department,

Hongkong, 12th September, 1923,

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

DARTICULARS and Conditious of the letting by Public Auction Sale, te be held on MONDAY, the 17th day of September, 1993, at. 8 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Dapartmant, by Ondor of His Excellency the Governor of five Lots of CROWN LAND at Pokfulam The following statement is sent term of 76 years, with the option of Road in the Colony of Hongkong, fur a us by the Japanese Consul General:rinowal at Crown Rent to be. Brod by KONGMOON, Sept. 11. It is reported that the Moros are

"At the sorrowful hour of the the Harveyor of His Majesty the King, for taking the Korow oath to run amok,

The inter-party fighting is still recent earthgnake disaster, Amer-one further term of 75 year, refuse to pay taxes or to send their going on at Kow Kong, the silkien, China, Great Britain, and the children to school, and they port. On the pretext of taking. demand the appointment of anaway codies, press-gangs roped in American instead of a Filipino about sixty persons for ransom. Governor.

Owing to the activity of pirates, The Moros hauled down the Filino pedestrians are about in Kong pino flag at Camp Keithly, and noon after sunset. Intermittent warned the garrison not to raise it gun-firing can be heard at Pak Kai again.

Devery night.

Fighting may break out any day --Courtesy Daily Bulletin,

MESSAGE FROM LI,

STATEMENT ISSUED IN

SHANGHAL

Shanghai, Sept. 11.

:

COMMERCIAL

COMMENT.

RICE SPECULATION.

Favoured by reports of rice puæ ; class by Japanese merchants in Saigou and Bangkok, and the small summer harvest, in Kwangtung

General Li Yuan-hung, former brought about by foods anvi

|

British and Netherland Colonies and Dominions quickly came for- ward with donations in money and articles, while other nations have one after another sent inessages of sympathy and consolation,

"The Japanese people who are struggling with a calamity unpre- cedented in her history are deeply grateful for these acts of kindness and can never forget the goodwill thus shown by the nations."

friendly

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS

President of China, arrived in typhoons, a number of Hongkong HONGKONG HIDE & LEATHER Sitanghai this morning on board rice merchants are speculating in

a specially chartered Japanese i the staple commodity and gradually steamer from Tientsin.

sending prices up.

He has sent a circular telegram, there should have been Call

tion.

CO., LTD.

Yat-sen, requesting his coopers and wait for better prices, tion.-Reuter,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 20 steady announcing his arrival and stating sea of deliveries for the interior Meeting of the Hongkong Hide that an Extraordinary General he must carry out his duty to his but disturbed conditions are against and Leather Company Ltd., will country in upholding the Constitu- this. Practically all the buying be held at the Registered Office of He has also wired to Dr. Sunw is for sput guols, merchants the Company Nos. 67/69 Des beng content s krep lots on their Vrenx Road Central on THURS- DAY the 20th day of September 1923 at 12.15 o'clock in the NOON for the purpose of considering. and, if thought fit, passing as an

resolution,

the extraordinary resolution following, that is to say-

LEAGUE'S EXPENSES.

REDUCTIONS PROMISED.

GENEVA, September 11.

British and other critics of the

Best quality No. 1.Sin long white was sold this morning at $8.80 per pizul esehip; a slichly inferior grade tetelnd $8.62, whil No, 2 chingod Irinadss at $8.11.

FLOR.

"Sport" flour has gone up about

League of Nations's expenditure 10 veins per sterk of 60 lbs., in the will be interested to learn fran last few days but "Fattres" Secretary General Drummond's wer "White Grzens" was sold Budget statement that the expenses this morning at $3.07 for insediate of the Secretariat will be reditcedearance while Novasaber shipment thirteen per cent, as ciempared with

only fetched $2.86. the past year, and the general sales included Bird" at $3.05/6 Other keral expenditure of the International į Labour office will be reduced by and "White Roses" at $2.9873.00,

eighteen per cent. The Secretary General declared that further reductions were impossibleani Reuter.

GERMAN CURRENCY

PROBLEM.

REQUISITIONING PRECIOUS

METALS,

BERLIN, September 12. The latest move in the currency

JAVA SUGAR.

A marked improvement lats bern | neticeable it the Hoggkung market For Java sugar. To-day's quotations | for "apot goods" at one month's dratance eru as follows :---

Per Picul. No. 1 rough white ......$12.80 No. 24 fine white $183.60 No. 18 rough brown ...........$12.20

TEXTILES AND CHINA.

THAT it has been proved to the satisfaction of this meeting that the

Company cannot by reason of

and that it is advisable to wind up i its liabilities continue its business, į

the same and accordingly that the Company be wound up voluntarily. Ross of 5 Queen's Road Central AND THAT Sydney Hampden

he and he is hereby appointed Hongkong Chartered Accountant

liquidator for the purpose of such winding up.

Dated the 12th day of Sept. 1923.

By Order of the Board,

E. PEPPERELL,

Secretary. ongkong, 12th September, 1993.

NOTICE.

A DANCE will be held on FRIDAY, September 14th, by H. M. S. "Diomede" at R. N, Canteen Theatre. Diomede" Jazz Band will be in

Admission 50 cents. Ladies Free.

crisis is contained in the announ~, OPPUISITION TO SCHOOL. IN SHALL attendance,

cement that the Currency Contro Her will requisition forthwith all precious metals the posSESEOTS

GLASGOW, September 11.

The Chutuber of Commnerea bas

whereof must declare their stocks unanimously decided to oppose the COLUMBIAPACIFIC SHIPPING CO. before September 21.

"The Con- proposal of the British Chamber of troller is also severely limiting there of Shanghai to stablish scope of operations of institutions British textile school in Shanghai. dealing in foreign exchange.Mr. George Mitchell, the president did not think it was for this country

Reuter

MISSIONARIES MEET.

CHINA AND CHARISTIANITY.

(Operating United States Government Ships.)

to educate manufacturers who word From PORTLAND, ORE, JAPAN

PORTS, ETC. Feompete with our

own nuhti-

facturers. A great denh hud heen said of the money the Ameri-THE Steamship Jan Government has spent, but the

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"HANNAWA"

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

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JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER: HONGKONG- RELIEF FUND.. ··

NOTICE.

SUPPLIES OF 2ND HAND CLOTHING.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE of Local Ladies under the presidency of Mrs E. D C. WOLFE has been formed for the purpose of receiving and Handing over to the Relief Committee | for despatch to the devastated areas In Japan of parcels of second-hand European clothing of all descriptions for adults and children.

The Committee will be in attend- auce at the City Hall daily from Monday, 17th inst. to Saturday, 22nd inst, between 11 am, and 12 Noon.

Parcels sent by messengers should ba addressed to the Japanese Earth. quake Disaster Hongkong Relief Committee.

By Order.

D. K. BLAIR,

Secretary,

HONGKONG RELIEF COMMITTEE.

Hongkong, 12th September, 1023.

P. & O. S. N. CO.

STEAMERS FOR STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUS- TRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYFT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS

& LONDON.

Through Hills of Lading issued for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Continental, American and South African Ports.

THE Steamebip

"SICILIA,"

Captain E. C. MILLER, B.N.R., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this Fort on or about TUESDAY, 18th S-ptember, 1923, at Noor, taking Passengers and Cargo for

the above Porte,

Silk and Valuables and Tea for Italy, France and London (underarrangement) will be transhipped at Bombay into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct to Mareoilica and Landon,

Parcels will be received at this Office 24.00 until Nçox, the day, bofore mailing. The contents and value of all packages

are required,

For further particuları apply to—.

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE

& CO.,

Acenty

$10,154

Hongkong, 12th Sept., 1023.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undoraigned havo receiveel instrue

I do to sell by Public Auction,

ON

FRIDAY, September 14, 1923, commencing at ap.m

at. Gudowa No. 13 the premises of the Bergkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godora Co., Ltd., Kowlcon. (For account of the Concerned, About 100. Biga Siam Rice.

(more or lara damaged) Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.

оп

WEDNESDAY, Bopt. 19, 1823.

at no.

at their Salsa Rooms, Dad lell Street. (for account of the ecpcarnel The Wooden Motor, S. 1p

**Wah Elü,

as she now ties in the Barbour of Hongkong off Sham Shui Po

Threo propoilers,

Grote Tonnaga 838 84.

Registered Toung: 527.52.

Leng b 163.1 ft.

Breadib 30.7 ft..

Naple-19.14ft.

fal of Bater

Terms:-10% Farbbage Price on

date. A For Farber peticele, apply to the Undersigned.....",

'LAMMERT BROS. Audogere. Hongkong, 12th September, 1923

United States had recovered a great having arrived from above ports, LONDON, September, 11. [dent more than she had spent over Consignees are requested to present Presiding at a meeting of the the boxes rising and the surplus their Bills of Lading in exchange for China Intand Mission to bid fare had been devoted to the educating Delivery Orders, and take immediate well

to a large number of lof Chinese in Atherica, The British delivery from alongside seamer, missionaries, including twenty-Government instead of asking at All Cargo not taken dellv.ry from two new workers; Lieut.-Colony great dent more than it huit agent steamer ty 12th instant will Wing, while pointing out the appointed a commission and found be landed into the hazardous and/or TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND recrudescence of anti-foreign feel-out how much had been lost and non-hazardous godowns of the Hang- king in China, said there had been that was all they gul-Reuter.

2,000 baptisms since the beginning

of the year. Reuters),

HARRISON AND CROSFIELD

SIX PER CENT DIVIDEND.

koug & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd., at consignees risk whence delivery may be obtained.

All broken, chafed and damaged

OTHER INSTITUTIONS,

ALL preliminary notices of forth

coming meetings, lectures and

SHE WAS A LIAR-

(and beautiful) -

SHE WAS A HYPOCRITE- (und kissable)

SHE WAS A TYRANT—

(and adorable)

SHE WAS A CHEAT—-

(and bewitching)

YET NO ONE LIFTED

A HAND AGAINST HER-

SEE

WHY?

BOOTH

entertainments, sent for insertion in TARKINGTON'S

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

cargo will be examined by Messrs. | the news columns of the China Mail, Anderson & Ashe (Marine Surveyors) are charged for at the rate of $1 each. BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR at the godowns von 17th instant (as announced in May and June of

COMING SEASON.. - at 10am.

1922) providing that they do not No claims will be admitted after occupy, more than four lines In the goods have left the steamer or future if this space is exceeded they godowns, and all goods remaining will be placed in the advertising will be subject to rent. undelivered after 18th instant culumns at the prevailing rates

LONDON, September 11,

At the Hongkong Cricket Club, Harrisons and Crosfield Ltd, last evening, there was, a large have declared a dividend on gathering of Rugby Football en cumentative preference shares at thusiasts.. For the ensuing season the rate of 6 per cent, per annum Mr. H. R. Forsyth has been elected - All claims against the steamer for the three months ending captain. A number of new play must be presented to the Undersigned September 30, less tax-Reuter.

ing members have joined the Club, on or before 25th instant or so that a successful season should they will not be recognised. *** be assured. The three-cornered No Fire Insurance whatever will

Obroule Dia rhosa.

Are you subject to attacks of diarr bode dep absolutely quiet for a few

days, rest in bed it possible, bo carelal of jodn diet sad take; Chamberlain's Colin and Darth as Remedy. This medicle ARNHOLD-&-CO., LTD;

hus-cured carer of chronies.“ diary" hoea that physicians have fai ed on, and Agents,

it will curo you. For sato by all Hongkong, 12th September, 1923. Chenilets and torek spets,

The Hongkongy Hide and contest between the Club, Army be effected, Leather, Co., Ladyis to hold an in-and Navy will take place as usual, portant meeting at 12.15 pan, on while it is hoped to arrange further September 20,

fixtures.

MASTERPIECE ON

the screen

NCING WEDNESDAY

KUI SATURDAY

at the

WORLD

THEATRE

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

PROVISION DEPARTMENT

HAVE, COLD STORED, A STOCK

OF

REAL SCOTCH Seoren FISH

KIPPERED HERRINGS

BLOATERS

FINDON HADDOCK

MOST DELICIOUS

per lb. .50

AND APPETISING.

TELEPHONE 1741 (3 Lines.)

ALLISON.

PIANOS

YACHT MODELS

SUITABLE FOR LAUNCH PIONIOSTM

ETC.

AT

ANDERSON'S

PIVER'S PERFUMES

AND

FACE POWDERS

SPECIAL BARGAIN

Don't miss this opportunity. Weare offering a limited

quantity at a specially low price." Pompeia, Floramye, Le Trefle Incarnat and Azuraa.

THE CHINA DISPENSARY

Sole Agents:

82, Queen's Road Central.

Suzuki & Co.

SAKURA BEER

Alexandra Buildings.

988

.60

.70

Tel: Central 468 & 467.

PIANOS for SALE or Hire

TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.,

Tel. 2127.

94A Wanchal Rond.

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 Scotch Whisky In The World.

Ask for John Haig Gold Label or Glenleven White Label.

SULE AGENTS

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HONGKONG.