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DARI IS HOSH PAUZEO: ~~~THURSDAY, MARCH 271

CHINA COAST PIRACY EVIL.

WHAT THE NAVY IS DOING.

Stricter Supervision Of Passengers Required. COMMONS. MORE QUESTIONS IN THE

HOUSE

(Reuter's General Service.)

London, March

Replying to Mrs., Philipson, Mr. C. G. Ammon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, pointed out that vessels on the China Station were continually patrolling with the object of checking piracy but stricter supervision of passengers at the port of departure was the only effective preventive.

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RENTS RIDDLE.

HAN CHING MAT

RECORD YEAR.

S.C.A DELICATE POSITION. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE

SHOULD HE GIVE EVIDENCE?

Whether or not the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and his Assist- ants should, by virtue of their position, be exempted from the necessity.

of giving evidence about matters within their, ken, was point raised in a somewhat com plicated series of Rents Ordinance heard before Mr. Justice Gomperta at the Summary Court to-day

Casts.

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TYPHOON AND EARTHQUAKE EFFECTS.

MUI TSAI

SERIOUS ILL TREATMENT ALLEGED.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CHARGE.

Although relegadel, bor of compertive obscurity, the quee tion of Mu-Trai still crops up goca- sionally,

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This morning Mr. R ster defended two Chinese ladiós, mòthe mini vaughter who appeared in the Police Court to agewer silog- od offers in connection with their maid serving kn

Ill-frontment to one mumsai Wao

the charge painst the mother and assaulting apother mu tagi.wps pre- feared against both parent and daughter. (

Allusions to the Hongkong typhoon and the Japanese earth- quake were made by the Chair man at this morning's meeting of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd, which was held in the offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. Mr. D. G, M. Bernard presided and there were present:The Hon. Sir Paul Chater and Messrs. H. P. There trere eleven cases alto- White, T. E. Pearce, A. S. Gubbay He understood that Mr. Thomas, Minister for the Colonies,

gether and as the circumstances and C. Bernard Brown (Consult Sub-Trispector Philipe of Bay awalling a report from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject.

were almost identical they were ing Committee), F. C. Hall (Secre- View Station, prosecuting handed (Mr. R. E. Lindsell) who declared [Mrs. Hilton Philipson has been Conservative MR for Berwick-on taken together. Appearing for the ing Committee), FC Hall medical certificate to His Woraufp Tweed since 1923. The report mentioned is evidently the detailed plaintiffs. (Yeung Chik-fook and (Secretary), and the following it was to the effect that the girls

shareholders: The Hon. Mr. had been badly lookell about. Cha Siu-ki

.and

Messrs. The inspector stated that all case report which Mr. Thomas recently announced in the House of Commons Ho Sheung-ki), Mr. H. C. Mac he had asked the Governor to furnish with regard to the Hydrangea," Namara, explained that his clients W. E. L. Shenton, J. Arnold, had been before the Secretary for the British steamer which was attacked by pirates whilst on her way were the landlords of certain D. V. Stevenson, Felix M. Chinese Afinira who thetiucted him from Hongkong to Swatow. The "Hydrangea" left here with 500 premises known as 102-115 First Ellis, Ho Leung, N. VA. to take it to Court

About seven o'clock in the

His Worship fixed ball t $10 Chinese passengers and 800 tons of cargo. evening, at a given signal, the pirates, who were armed and distributed Street, and on October 26 twenty Croucher, R. L. Bridger, A. Deni

Osmund, A. H. M. da Silva, tion for reductibe to halt the throughout the vessel as saloon as well as deck passenger, aurprised five tenants living there were son, C. Savard Remedios, G. V. each. On Weber's applica The Chairman said:It is a amount to said that $500 g canh the Indian guard, whom they disarmed. They then rushed the saloon, given, 3 months notice to quit on where the captain and officers were dining. The pirates anon obtained the ground that the building was matter of great satisfaction to and $500 in a bond would be ac- control of the steamer, which their pilot navigated to Blas Bay, where to be pulled down and entirely your General Managers, and Con- cepted for each. At any rate, TO-

It was admitted, the "Hydrangea" ran aground. The pirates, then succeeded in making rebuilt,

was found proved, defendants would, good their escape to the shore after looting the steamer, which they. Mr. MacNamara said, that this sulting, Committee that the marked Mr. Landsell it the case abandoned at four o'clock in the morning. No casualties occurred and was a good notice under the account for the year 1922, which be sent to prison without the option

reconstruction" section of the they now present, should again of a fine the pirates did not harm the British officers of the vessel, to whom they Rents Ordinance but, it was constitute a record, the credit offered oranges and cigarettes, and even blankets.]

argued on behalf of the tenants balance exceeding that for the that it was not a good notice in year 1921 by the sum....of common law, because it did not $82,609.30. Premium income and expirn with the current month of interest show increases of approximately $40,000 and the respective tenancies,

Mr.MacNamara went on to explain $19,000 respectively, and these that fourteen of the tenants cleared increases are in spite of the out and the other eleven, who were higher rate of exchange, of rather the defendants in the present case, more than one penny, at which

PAK-KAL KONOMOON, March 26. took the matter to the Secretary the account for 1922 is shown,

All the Chinose imbouts pre- for Chinese Affairs and as The ratios for losses and expenses peared with the exception of the viously stationed bere have disord result a compromise was work out at $1.06 per cent. and Kwong Hung. This is supposed arranged. In consideration of being allowed to remain on a 35.56 per cent. respectively, as to be due to resentident at Lon little longer the defendants agreed against 35.34 per cent. and 83,06 Yeak-e, taking over the reale of Ad- miral-Coastal Defence. Commission, to quit on March 4. In view of per cent. for the year 1921.

The balance at credit of the or from Fung Showming to-day. this the landlords entered into a contract to have the building de-working account for 1928 is Fung is one of Chain Chaita closest molished on March 5 and they $516,168.24, or $116,000 less than friends and it is deduced that op would certainly be liable for dam- the carry forward for 1922 after Position really emanates from a de as if they could not get their twelve months working. In con- sro to retran the oching, is Chan's tenanta out and begin the work. sidering: this account it must be his colleague's) hangs An Mr. MacNamara went into the remembered that 1922 proved &ed Fung, as the stepping-stone to other surmise, is that The Sung really law of landlord and tenant at some record year in every way, but pre getting the small naval boats from length and His Honour remarked vious to that year the carry for Chun to Laum ps be anticipated that that judging from the array of law books on the table Mr. C.. A. S. ward for 1923 has only twice been Chan, might refuse to hand over Russ, the defendants solicitor, exceeded. It is early yet to power to Lam direct. Lamassum was prepared to do the same, hazard any opinion as to the ulti-ed command officially no from bo

"Yes," Mr. MacNamara ac mate result but at present we see day.

Another report is thef all the gum- quesced similingly, "I see he has no reason why this account all the authoritics Lancient and should not be in line with its boats have been crdered to Wham- pos for further instructions. At mordern and as I think shall immediate predecessors, persuade Your Lordship-more

The surplus now to be dealt any rate the Coast Deferice fhmen ancient than modern." Laughter.) with is $638,749.89. We recom-ros deserted, and the staff are

Mr. MacNamara went gata mend, the payment of a

abrent. "dividend 1 ... quote a case which he said appeared of $35 per share, absorbing

RIVER STEAMER CONVOYS.

From Monday the convoy system was introduced for river steamers. Ships other than those operated by the Steamboat Co. usually leave between 0 and 9.30 pm while the Steamboat Co.'s vessels, including the "Fatshan" belonging to the Chira Navigation. Co., sail at 10 p.m. The earlier boats wait at Cap-sui-mun for the Steamboat Co.'s vessel and then proceed together to Canton, entering the delta at Bocca Tigris as hitherto. A system of rocket signals is understood to be in force,

On the down trip from Canton, the vessels also proceed in "close formation." On reaching Castle: Peak the convoy gradually breaks up as each vessel makes for its wharf independently

Our informant was not definite as to the presence of a British gunboat escort each night. As far as he knows, one has followed the convoy every night this week, keeping close behind the last ship.

He believes that Chinese, naval boats are regularly patrolling a part of the journey between Hongkong and Rongmoon. Vessels on this line leave Hongkong about 7 p.m., (except on Saturday nights), and they are also reported as having come into line by keeping close together. They leave Kongmoon fairly late in the afternoon, on the arrival of the down train from the interior and get in here after midnight.

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THAT NAVAL BASE.

QUEENSLAND PREMIER'S

OPINION.

FUTURE OF THE PACIFIC.

LONDON, March 27, Mr. Theodore, Premier of Queensland, speaking at a dinner given by the Knights of the Round Table said that if by delaying the cominencement of work at Singa pore, some process could be cofried through which would lead to greater amity among the nations nebody could say the delay would

escu

be fatal.

$1,000 GONE.

SHROFF'S UNUSUAL ENCOUNTER.

MYSTERIOUS STRANGERS.

DR. SUN'S NAVY.

SCRAMBLE FOR POWER?

KONGMOON CHANGES.

It is now reported that the

on a list given to the Puisne $280,000; the appropriation of Defence Bumont ja ty be Judge's clerk.

His Honour am afraid I could $200,000 to the reserve fund; and at Whimpos. Pak-kəz, the pod by two not get any of these, cases you the balance of $159,749.89 at Kongmoon is now co

sent me because you gentlemen to the credit of reinsurance fund. who ja virtually, Chan Chak's, sub-

2/37%£17,857.8.2. to be placed Chan Sik-kor...a bri had already

The reserve fund will then standartiste. (Laughter.

at $2,000,000.00 and the reinsur ance fund at £188,820.6.0.0 NOK

"annexed

them.

Mr. MacNamara; It must have been Mr. Russ-Thave not had any from the law. library, for

Mr. MacNamara mentioned that

How he was met strangers at mid-day under the P. and O. verandah and relieved of over $1000 is related bya shroff inthe emply of Messrs. Lever Bros compradore depart ment. The shroff says that the

"The investment and exchange Little of importance has come strangers, Chinese dressed in

auctuation account again shows down from Canton except what European clothes, showed him he had subpoenaed Mr. Nihill, of an increase of approximately may be called "strawe-in, the a slip with " The Bank of Canton * the SC.A.'s office, before whom He realized that in the event of written in English on it and asked the agresment, was concluded to $185,000: this is due to the further wind Ng Titsing. (Wu, Tieh- a clash in the Pacific Australian to be directed as they could appear as a witheas but be under appreciation in the value of securi-chengl. Police Commissioner is reported as having been appointed not read it. interests might be affected. They

In the course of stood that the S.CA. (Mr. A. Eties held by the Company.

You will, I trust, approve of the Director of the Anti-Oplums would be bind if they did not conversation, the shroff asserts, Wood) would object to Mr. Nihil

Bureau, Another factor, is thei usual bonus of 15 per cent, on statement that, artillery-pieces guard against the possibility of the harmless looking-individuals giving evidence, w disaster. The policy of the British blew a kind a mystifying His Honour: Of course it rather their salaries being granted to the have been mounted outside the

of smoke" into his face causing lessend the usefulness of the staff.

Public Peace (police headquarters) people, however, was not aggrandisement but of a desire to him to lose his faculties. At any S.C.A. if he is liable to be called Fire losses in the Far East dur ramen in Wai Sun Maloo. see British race developed in its mate he alleges that they took from into court. at any moment to give ing the period under review have own conception of freedom.t him $1,260 which he was entrusted evidence in a dispute, which he has not been numerous or severe, but Japan and Australia were going to pay into the Hongkong and endeavoured to setia by way of a you will, perhaps, wish me to say to loom out of the future in the Shanghai. Bahk, together with

compromise, CA. Pacific and it would be a benefit what loose cash he had and a gold to the world if they could live in watch and chain, * amity. Mr. Theodore thought the hope of the world lay in the League of Nations.

Tho. Japanese naval attaché was among the guests.”

CANADA RECOGNISES

RUSSIA.

(Reuter's American Service:)

OTTAWA, March 27. Replying to M, Yasikoff, head of the Soviet, trade delegation in Canada, who enquired whether Britain's recognition of the Soviet Republics comprehended Canada, the Premier, Mr. MacKenzie King, has written stating in the best interests of both countries Canada is prepared to recognise the Union

Reuter...

This story has been accepted by the police with some reserve.

ORPHAN HOME.

SEEKING A SUITABLE SITE

a few words with regard to the of our being substantially inter- Mr. MacNamara said the answer effect upon the Company of the tested by insurance on much of the to that was that it also dimicished two disastere in our local field last the usefulness of the S.C.A year, viz., the earthquake in the loss was considerably less property which suffered damage, people made agreements before him and did not carry them out, as Japan in September and the than we had at first anticipated typhoon in Hongkong of August and was no more than the Com- had happened In this case.

Mr. Russ said his position on 18

wish to ask,

to

the

this point was that when the notice In connection with the former, any might normally expec

bearin a calamity of this- to quit was given some of the we only had, on our books one tenants went to the S.C.A, not small insurance in Yokohama After the resolution, haring consulted a solicitor, to see against the risk of fire arising am about to propose, has been If the notice was a good one and from earthquake, and as subse-seconded, shall be pleased to That levelling of the site toge to ask for an extension of time:|quent investigations; have reveal. Dswer to the best of my ability, ther with constructing a motorIt was possible some arrangemented that the insured property with

any questions aris rond to the proposed, building was made there. There were stood the shocks but was ulti, accounts which shareholders may would cost over $200,000 is the however, some tenants who did mately destroyed by fire, liability. I now propose the following reason given in the latest report not go monitorin

for the loss was admitted and Stoting the objections held by about the Chinese Orphans' Home for a decision to decline the the S.C.A. to his giving evidence, settlement authorised....

Liability for loss or damage Government's offer of a plot of ME J.H.B. Nibill said, he was in land near Aberdeen,

structed by: Mr. Wood to lodge from both earthquake, shock and Same-time ago, a number of an objection to giving evidence from fire arising from earthquake prominent Chinese who include of proceedings or conversations is expressly excluded from the the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, in the office of the SCA on rinks covered under the universal Mesers, Wong Kwong-tib, Li Yau- the grounds that it would policy conditions adopted by all be prejudicial and Injurious the leading British and - foreign

of Soviet Socialistic Republic ahuen, and Li Wing-kwong, to the public interests and service offices, and these two risks can associated themselves in a move Mr. Wood had asked him to say only be covered at an additional ment to found a home for Chinese that in his opinion the usefulness premium, which in Japan is excep orphans and waife in Hongkong of his department would be

tionally heavy Consequently Through the SC.As efforts a Impaired if his positipa

EXPERT CHESS.

NEW YORK, March 27,

In the eighth round of the chess tourney Capablanca drew

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piece of land, at Aberdeen was confidential counsellor to the only an infinitesimal offered and over $500,000 was pro Chinese public was brokem the owners of mised by the various founders, through either himself or his perties in Yokohama and

to publish what had protected themselves Another reason for declining assistan

the sites that it la not as large went on

as in desired. Hences, algo, the

application for an alternative site. It is now stated that the Govern

ment is considering the suitability of a site at Gha

the

loss from either of

so that the

insurance: com

ordinary fire pol

also

resolution;

That the report and acecunts as presented, including the pay- ment of a dividend of $85 per share, an addition to the r serve fund of $200,000, the transfer of £17,857,8.24 exchange 2/87 $158749.89 to the credit of reinsurance fund, and the payment to the staff of 15 per cent. upon their Bainries, be adopted and pass-

ed

The Chairman's resol ing bear seconded by was carried unanimou

The Hon. Sir. Robert HoTung, and Bernard BroWE, "A.!

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