TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 1921
MONEYLENDER STABBED,
SHAUKIWAN ROAD CRIME.
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be" is a piece of Shakespearean advice, the wistlomuf which seems to have been weil iliustrated in a case brought under the notice of the Chief Justice (Sir William Roes Davies K.G.) and a jury at the Criminal Sessions to-day.
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YOKOHAMA QUAKE.
GALLANT DEEDS SAVE
THE SICK.
The following extracts are from ¦ letter written by Miss C. 17 lton, į matron of the Yokohama General Hospital, to a friend in Shanghai. The tetter was written on hoard the "Empress of Canada "en route to Kobe,
When the ethquake came, I was in the attic and dashed dowastnirs, could get no further thin the bottom state when the whole house After a collapsed on top of me. time I crawled out and found the amah. We got back to the hospit it and many of the staff (all Jpanese Dion and Miss scept Miss Linie) were lying in the road
The prisoner was a Chinese chulteur and he was accused of Irving stabbed an, budian monez, Feder named Palla Singh. Sonic fine List August, it appeared from; the Chawn eve, Palla Singh got judgment against the chauffeur i connection with a dish. The latter At helind with his insudnos and while they were discussing the Hatter in the Shaskiwan red he made is alleged to have stabbed the Jodian with some sharpiastru net. Two other Chinese who had also ad financial Transactions with the Indian were suspiciously connect ed with the affair. Evidenc ia
the support al Grown case is proceeding. Mr. Campbell Prosser is appearing for, the defence.
NEW PIRACY LAWS.
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my Way
the hospital and found Miss Little, assistant mitro, getting me of the patients out. Suneof the old paralysed ones were throwa, on to the roof and we got them down. No, one came to help us; they muld not I suppose, but we had a patient who was nearly well He stuck and he was most heroic. to us and helped to move the patients. At last we got them all into the garden, which was up on a great hillock
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JAPAN.
PREMIER IN ADDRESS TO NATION.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TOKYO, Sept. 16, In a lengthy statement addressed! to the whole nation, Premier Count Yamanoto
reviews the recent
calastrophe which devastated five prefectures, readering millions homeless, robbing many of thei parents and relatives, and com- pelling them to live amid the ruins scantily provided with food and clothing.
Premier Yamamoto congratu- lates the people on their presence of mind in the face of a most terri- hie calamity, and he declares that although there were some instances of disorder, peace and order have
been well indiataiaed.
to
JAPAN QUAKE DISASTER,
DONGKONG RELIEF FUND.
SUBSCRIPTIONH LIST AT 17TH KEPTEMBER, 1923,
Already Acknowledged..$336,012.45 Hongkong Tramways
The Tang kong Electrics
I'm.. Lid. The Exchange Bynkers Asstt. of Hongkong.. Gibb, Livingston & Co.
tel.
South China Moring
Post L. Corrimblay & Co, Premier Yamamoto gives details Hongkong Telegraph" ofte efforts of the Government Han, Ar. A. O. Lang... to ensure supplies and shelter as as, Allan, Strahan &
Time temporary relief, to futher restore facilitate commnications, financial operations, and for the. 1. Als distribution of the essentials of G. T. Edlóne. G. M. Young life.
Premier Yamamutu expresses the deep sense of gratitude of the Sestio & Anglo-Swiss Government and people for the Condensed Milk Co... sympathy and help shown by X. S. Brown foreign nations,
P. Jauder
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
An incident which happened or ? hospital then went and we had to of public service and mutual help, į
Then the fires started all round
Mrs. A. L. Shields 118. My house was buried and the
Premier Yamamoto strongly The Orient Timeco WEST RIVER ILLUSTRATION. | wind "was terrible: everything warns against profiteering and he
eaught fire; the remains of the urges all to be guided by the spirit Commodore and Mrs. Manufacturing Co. ..
H. E. Grace the West River last week is move all these patients again to a
companies, who, primarily intend- interesting in view of the new patch of grass which seemed safe Firing as an instance the insurance (300 y. away). The fires came
Madame Montargis piracy laws. The ss. "Kochows left Hongkong on Wednesday and nearer and we were being scorched for the protection of the public
W. Nicholson at 4 Helock next morning, as shed and smoked to death. Finally laterest, should show a willing-. G. Franklin
we got through another hedge and Ress to sacrifice their own interests was approaching Mal Ning, sounds dragged our poor helpless things and endeavor to the utmost to H. Bl of heavy firing were heard. It was to another bit of waste ground, thousands of sufferers."
deserve the confidence of S. T. W
A. W. supposed that Mth Ning was being Here we styd with our faces to
Staff and Pupils Kow- attacked by soldiers and the ship the ground, for the smoke and
loon British School... Premier Yamamoto declares that J. M. MeHutcheon ..... Shortly afterwards the firing cinders were awfal and the fires
Kochow were quite close to the banks on the reconstruction of a modern F. A. Wella
It was just a question capital will be the real test of the, W. Janes proceeded 012 her way whether the bushes would catch. resourcefulness of the Japanes. M. Murray
We left our patients when it seem- which will demand the effort of the best. Innes bour to see if we could get a yone better and greater than the former Finally we did, in the morning, have assembled the best available The Rev, ti. T. Walde- to carry our people to the boats, city, for which the Government Capt. C. B. Riggs
board the R.M.S. wisdom and talent in the form of a "Empress of Australia."
Commission. We felt we would be safe there,
was stomped
stopped and
the
It was then discovered that the
every side.
RECONSTRUCTION.
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ring had occurred in connectioned safe and went down to the har-whole country to create something, G. Well with an attempt to pirate a junk, towed by a launch, which bad re- sisted the pirates and beaten them
off.
and got on
Under the new piracy regula tions it would have been the "Khow's duty to interfere. but next morning the oil tanks This would probably have rant burst and caught fire along the Teavy loss of life because she car wharf. The bursing oil all hut ried 400 passengers and it has been caught us. Captain Robinson proved that a service rifle bullet cruised about in the burning oil world pierce her plates at 300d the morning with only one pro- yards. As it was. the lich!
peller. At one time we thought all which was towing the junk was armed with a machine gun and the was over; then a tug came along and we got clear. The Empress junk evidently had a big crew
of Canada" came next day and I aboard.
got the patients over and here we are, refugees, and being taken to Kolic:
WHO'S WHO.
LATEST CHINA COAST CHANGES.
Mr. R. Kettlewell, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Suiyang,"
M. C. H. Thompson, chief officer, Shengking? is on reserve Mr. C. B. Adkins, from reserve. has gone chief officer, "Shengking" Captain D. Lupton, from reserve, has gone master, "Tientsia."
Mr. T. L. Rassmussen, chief
officer, "Pakhoi," is on leave.
Mr. T. McCowat, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Pakhai."
Captain C. C. Williams, of the **Wobsung," is on reserve.
Captain G. D. S. Mills, of the "Whangpu," has
"Woosung."
gone master,
Wave
D. H. Cooper & Co. Concluding, Premier Yamamoto H. A. Nigber expresses the hope that the lesson. E. Ella will be learned from the disaster, A. R. Sutherland and that a supreme effort will be Walter Lang made to amend the defects in the "W. S."
life and thought of the nation-Surgeon J. B. Barnister, Courtesy Daily Bulletin.
AUTUMN IN PEKING.
USUAL ANIETY TO RAISE
MONEY,
PEKING, September 17. C. R. M. Yog
TACKLING PIRATES.
JAPAN TO ARM SHIPS.
Peking September 17.—In view of the attacks on Japanese steamers, Japan bas decided to place one officer and ten marines with a
Marn" when she is running be- machine gun ba the "Yungyang tween Ichang and Chungking.—
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the Government in tiding over the. T. de Martin.. The one able-bodied patient we
D. E. G. Nicholson .... had was wonderful-Tiny White autumn festival.
It is reported that Chang Hus. E. Nixon "Empress he is known as and he is with us
wired to Sir Francis Aglen propos | House"
still. Last night for the first time
I got some sleep and feel a little ing this, and also urging that the Ars. Murphy "Empress better now, but the strain of gct-two drawings of the Ninth Year House"
ting all the paralysed peoplz utong Bonds, which are overdue, be held. J. Brown "Empress
was awful.
immediately.
ARCTIC PHONES.
Mr. J. Grossett, from reserve, has SNOW NEWS FOR WANDER- Hone sup'y second officer "Hsin Peking"
Mr. G. Wright has been appoint- ed second officer, "Kwangse."
Mr. A.L. Struthers, from reserve, has gone chief engineer, "Pakhoi." Mr. J. P. Maclachlan, from
ING LAPPS.
Telephone lines are to be laid to the most northerly portions of Lap- land in order that the nomad tribes of Lapps may be given
reserve, has gone third engineer, | meteorological bulletins, and in- "Woosung."
Mr. F. L. Loloe, second officer, "Fuhwo," has gone second officer, "Loongwo." Mr. F. S. Hollings- head, second officer, "Loongwo,” has resigned.
Mr. G. B. Slipper, from reserve, has gore second officer," Fuhwo." Mr. O. V. W. R. Basham, from leave, has gone acting master, “Tungshing."
Captain R. W, Buteman, of the "Tungshing." is on leave.
M A. McAlpine, sup'y third engineer, "Esums. has gone acting second engineer."Kitwo."
Mr. J. J. Roberson, second en- gineer, "Kutwo," is on leave.
Mr. A. Vafiadis, second officer, "Kwangtah," has gone second officer, "Kwanglee."
formation of snow conditions, when they make their spring and autumn moves.
The Lapps are scattered over the north of Sweden and Norway and the north-west of Russia. Most of them are found north of the Arctic circle. They live by fishing and on the produce of reindeer herds.
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SHY ANKLE JUDGES.
MEN WHO KEEP THEIR NAMES SECRET.
In a prettiest ankles competition ast held at Cookham (Berkshire)
Mr. E. T. Gurovenco, second flower show, the men judges with officer, "Kwanglee," has gone act-held their names.
ing chief officer, "Hain Kiangteen." Competitors lined up behind a Mr. J. S. Suden, chief officer, canvas screen with just their feet "Hsin Kiangteen," bas gone acting and ankles showing.
master,
Kabo, Captain F. N. Stokes, of the "Kiho," has gune master, "Kwanglee."
Mr. A. J. Kalnin, chief officer, "Klangfoo," has gone chief officer, "Haonu."
Mr. C. Shepherd, chief officer, "Haean," has gone chief officer, "Klangfoo."
Mr. H. J. Grehwe, second officer, Kaho," has gone second officer, "Irene."
Mr. V. Reinberg has been ap- pointed second officer, "Kaho."
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£33,750 JEWELS.
DEAUVILLE WOMAN VISITOR ROBBED.
Jewels, including some, very
valuable diamonds, valued at a total
of £33,750, were stolen from Mme.
de Gainza, the wife of the principal
We understand the foundation proprietor of the Argentiae now
of the Portuguese Republic is to be spaper La Prensa, who is staying
celebrated Ipcally by a ball. at the at Deauville.
Club Lutano on October 5.
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Sound financial circles do not N. R. Dick believe that Sir Francis Aglen can
agree to the proposal, as the P. D. Drven Customs receipts are not sufficient A. I. T. Dean for the purpose.
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these proposals fail, the H. Spicer difficulties of passing over the B. Crowley festival will be greatly increased. D. J. Ralph -Courtesy Daily Bulletin,
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ARMED ROBBERY,
CHINESE WOMAN HELD UP YESTERDAY,
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