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SATURDAY MARCH"

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CONTENTS.

PAGE

1 Still More Houses › Obituary..

8—9 Stowing Away,

Arma on Junks

PAGE

Local Mario

Italian Convent Touting The World

.32.

Now Barrisbor

Canton Troubles

.10

Good and. Bad.

Amoy Notes

Macao's Progrená Commaros and Finaño Typhoon Season Mah Jongg

17 Lucky Man

Motor Collision Hongkong Jockey Clab Motor Accided Cosily Timber,

| Shooting Mystery

After 17 years Orchestral Conom Marah-Bettlem Berions Bla

CHEFOO NOTES.

TAI LEE INQUIRY

CHINESE BANK CLOSES ITS HOW THE GARȚAIN WAS

DOORS

THE SOCIAL. ROUND.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

KILLED

GUARD WHO SHOT THREE PIRATES.

AND RUSSIA

JONDON, MOTOR

Commenting Bio Russian rela

Telegraph's diplomu

the

ant sy that, il Monow tempt be carry out its threst vade Manchuria, or o provinces on a substantial moale Thrilling accounts of the Tal commis intentionation wig i Les piracy were giver yesterday be created having regned to the by a couple of Indian guards at principle of Ohmoss feccikwind in- the resumed inquiry concerning toerity lad down by the Power and the death of the late Captain Johnandoraka nl woe Washlagton. Con- Willox, formerly Master of the forehe. The Deit Mai, în no echt- vessel

forial changes the Bolshevik enyoy, Karakban, with systematically, plotting agrimes this peace of China and attempting to air un trouble. or over, kind. It declares and Bolshevik éontrol of the all import-

One guard, who was wounded in the fray claimed to have shot three of the pirates.".

Chinese Eastern Railway- Be demanded by the Soviet Govern ment would mean the destruction of business and efficiency with Mo remit, want the Japanese lines to Port Arthur and Koren would lose their Manchurian mffic and, cense to pay Tapan therefore is certain to give quiet support to Ching in case of a threat of war. It foes not seem prohnite this China in in any serious danger Reuter

LONDON. March 21

KOREA MARU” FIRE:

CHEFOO, March 11. About a fortnight before the Chinese New Year, one of the local Chinese Banke, the Wel-hai-wol Agricultural and Commercial Savings Bank, suddenly closed its doors. A large number of their notes were at the time in circulation, and the news caused alarm, both among Chinese and foreigners. He was on duty at No. 2 grille in The Bank, however, was considered the bows of the ship on the star to be very sound, having rich and board side. He was inside the influential men at the head of It grille, which was locked, and he and most thought that it would had the key in his pocket. After soon re-open. This the Bank did the ship left. Wong Moon he did, do, but only for four days during he said, not open the grille at all which time they redeemed forty until he was wounded after, the per cent of their notes. Their commencement of the piracy method was thus. If one held when the key was taken from him. $100, the Bank redesmed $40 and According to his story, told with returned the remaining $60 worth much gusto, he kept on firing his of notes with the corners clipped, rifle and revolver promiscuously at the same time making promises and whenever he saw anybody. that these would be redeemed like a pirate he took a pot shot at shortly after the Chinese New him. Eventually he was over

• Daily Newe diplomatic oor- Year Holidays were over. Un powered by four of five men who remondent opines that it is unlikely fortunately these promises have rushed at him, and snatched his that the Ratesins will resort to never been fulfilled, and note rifle. holder, among whom are many Another guard, who was on duty-but that if they do the western

military measures in Manchay Chinese tradespeople and working on the port side, told how Captain Powers will undoubtedly ako n men, are patiently waiting for Willox was shot. He described Repor their money. Rumours are numer how just previous to the piracy the ous, and it is difficult to get facts. Captain came along and asked to Chinese official quarters are treat- be lot through the grille to go to the ing the whole matter in a very lavatory. The grille was re-locked. casual fashion, and although re- The Captain returned three or four quests have been made by official minutes later. Witness opened foreign bodies for a thorough the grille and let him in, re-locking investigation, nothing much has yet the grille afterwards. As he went been done!

towards the bridge witness heard A recent departure on home three shots fired and he saw the leave is Miss E. White, who is Captain fall outside his room. Wit- well known here as the capableness: fired three shots towards the senior nurse at the China Inland bridge. Just before he fired he Mission Foreign Hospital.

saw a figure in the bow, but when Saturday, the 1st, was Register he fired that figure had disappear Holiday at the C. I. MrSchools, ed. Witness was then shot in the and consequently there was no right thigh. This shot was fired football match against the Joënt through the grille. He did not see Club. However one took place on who fired it, as he was looking the 8th, resulting in a victory for towards the bridge. He fired three the boys who won 3 goals to one. more shots towards the bridge. The Football Club were unable to He then took up his rifle and fired turn out their full teams; one or one shot when he was again two of the best members not being wounded, this time in the loft arm THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. able to play, and boys took by a shot from the bridge. His thorough advantage of this fact. rifle. fell on to the deck. When If had not baon for the good his rifle fell down, the bosun's work of-Lilley, the Club goalie, assistant and a sailor came up and and also the number ofSchool took his rifle and bandolery THE Steamship. chances missed by the School were both armed. The bosun's Centre and Inners, the score would assistant secured the key and have been even higher. The wea-opened the grille. Three or four ther was ideal, and there were men came through and they strack consequently a considerable num-him with the muzzles of their ber of spectators. Ford scored the revolvers, first goal for the School shortly. Witness sald he was taken into before half time; and when play the saloon and together with four was resumed Kelly soon added other guards had their hands tied another. Welch then scored an- behind. Ten minutes later they other for the School, and it looked were ordered out on deck and on as If the Club were in for a bad passing through the grills he time. They however made several noticed the bodies of an Indian spirited attacks, one ending in guard and a Chinese lying by the Towlson scoring their one and grille. Witners and the others with only goal. On the Club side him wore taken to a bathroom in Stephenson in the Forward line the stern of the vessel and and Lilley in goal were the out-confined there, After the pirates standing figures. The School left they were released by the halves played a fine game.

Our riding enthusiasts have for some little time past been trying

carpenter, $110 in money was stolen from him.

SHANGHAI, March 21. The Toyo Kisen Kaisha Ener Karen Mary' Arrived si Woonmg at noon val Number Thres hhil far - The wrow, nesisted by the Shanghai Fire Brigade, extinguish- ed the outbreak. The damage a slight. The T.K.K, ofise sanothe can that the vessel will sail accord- ing to schodule to-morrow. for Hongloong-Router.

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:

From MIDDLESBRO. ANTWERP, LONDON STRAITS,

"BENLBDI"

Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazar. dous and/or extra hazardous Go-

Che

Garry Winnipeg

ONG TOGRAPHERS food business Hyndham Street:

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The New Route of CANADIAN NATIONAL BAILWAYS offers many attractive features with every Comfort. Convenienes and Safety, Daily trains from VANCOUVER B.C. Montreal, also connections for New York. Booklets, from and all information gladly

pplied.

General Traffic Offices

Queen's Buildings. Obster Road. Phone 0, 2004.

THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LTD., COPENHAGEN.

The 8/8 " ABIA”

will be loading för Valomels. Dunkirk, Rotterdam, “Än

urg, Copenhagen and olber Boandinavium

arts about 7th-April.

Parikes andings

M.S. HRIAMK

M.S. "CHILEU

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Expected on

or about.

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9th April

26th April

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Will leave homeyard bagne

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-For further particulare plesse apply to

JOHN MANNERS & CO.,

Agenta:

downs of the Hongkong and Row HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.

loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence, and/or from the wharven, delivery may be obtained.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver- ed after the 25th inst., will be subject to rent..

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Under signed on or before the 2nd Apr, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, und damaged goods are to be left in the Go-

Mr. G. K Hall Brutton appear-] downs, where they will be eżamin- to get up Sunday paper hunts; and ing on behalf of the China Coasted on the 25th Int, at 10a.m.

on Sunday afternoon, 2nd. Inst., Officers' Guild and the Marine No Fire Insurance has been the first hunt was held. The trail | Engineers' Guild of China; remark | effected.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.; Agents

was laid by two or three "olded that it was a most extraordinary: Bills of Lading will be counterv hands” and a very pleasant hunt thing that the Chief Officer did not signed by the Consued, the weather being just see the shots fired from the bridge.

ideal. The intention is to hold as mentioned by the witness. these hunts every Sunday while Regarding the truth of the state-Hongkong, 19th March, 1924. the weather permits, and a Cup is ment of the Indian guard, who to be awarded at the end of the claimed that he had shot three of season to the rider who has gained the pirates Mr. Bruttón expressed the most points. Six points are awarded for Izt. place, 4 for 2nd., 3. for 3rd., and one point for a finish. Mr. Donald was first home was taken below to have his leg at the first hunt, Messrs. Kay and dressed by a medicine man.. This Villers

a suspicion as to the veracity of COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO. the statement, when Mr.” Perdue mentioned that one of the pirates

(Operating United States Government Ships.)

being second and man, and the Chinese seen lying From PORTLAND, ORE, JAPAN third respectively. The Second outside the grille, would accoubt hunt was held on the after for two of the three claimed.

PORTS, ETC.

noon of the 9th when The inquiry was then adjoum-THE Steamship Mr. Donald, as last week's winner, ad-

laid the trail. Another very enjoy- able hunt followed, the weather

WEST OROWA”

having arrived from above ports, again being just right: This time DANGER TO SHIPPING. Consignees are requested to present Mr. Villers won the day by a fair

their Bills of Lading in exchange för 30-81 lead. The struggle for second

place was very keen, Miss Sugden age has been caused to vessels, tying All Cargo not taken delivery.from Notice is given that recently dam-Delivery Orders, and take immediate

delivery from alongside steamer eventually gaining it, closely followed by Mr. Swaney, who was ton, by the wash of steamers probe landed into the hasardons and/or at wharves in the Back Reach Cantamos by 21st March, 1924, will even more closely pressed by Mr. Rallton, Many of the riders and coding through the harbour of non-hazardous godown of the Hong their friends enjoyed tiffin at excessive fate of speed. The biten-Kong Kowloon Whart * Godown tion of masters of yeasels in there Toog Hing's Bungalow,the rendezvous of the Country Club, ore, drawn to Clause 1 of the H&Co Ltd., at construeer-risk, whence

bour Regulations which lays down delivery may be ohmined, whose members acted, as hosts.

All broken, chaled and damaged. On Monday evening, Toth, Mr. hab vessels aaall not proceed at Lautenschlager delivered a very such a spoed an to deny their wash cargo will be examined by Messen 430 Interesting Lecture on Canada" to be injurious to other craft on the Anderson & Asena (Maries Servayor) rive Non observance of this re- at the godown on 27th Murels, 1924. at the C. M. Boys School, where pupils of the Giris and Boys' uinton renders the master of aat 10 mat School and friends formed an Tessel llable to prosecution in his No clalma

the goo Commalar Court dég appreciative audience. Mr, Lautenschlager, who in a Canadian born and bred, spoke in glowing terms of his native land, and left his hearers quite enthusiastic. I have not heard of any Immediate departures for this land so fair and deduce that Chefoo, China; must have its own charms.

The 'iu has been quit but we trust this finished with now tha weather is near.

Vamola Iving at Messrs.

Malieron & Co.'s wharf appear to be postiarly susceptible to the wash of passing steamers and Man ters of regels are, therefore, we must ed that is in this looguitym nationlarly that speed should

Breduced to dead slow,

CHURCH NOTIOB3.

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mitted after

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