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feel that once beached the vessel would have had no hope at all and the pirates would first have mur. dered everybody on board and then set fire to the ship. The moral is plain. Every existing precaution must fail if the pirates are able to disable a vessel long enough for her to run aground.

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PHENOMENA REALITIES,

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we have a series of dances in quite Station walls Informs the caller the best Hotel in the Orient that that the keys of the cemetery are are as enjoyable as they can kept there-but the word not is" possibly be. True we have no missing, for the keys are certainly Theatre offering nightly attrac- not kept there. There is tions throughout the season, but delightful beach, and the breezes we have a cosy place that houses that sweep in from the near sea. the best that comes through the That is all, beyond the often- place, whilst our cinema theatres quaint wording to be found on tomb-stones that make our com- compare with those elsewhere, plaints about mosquitoes nowadays But life is not made up of theatres seem very weak things.

Very true for Before passing to possible and dancing.

which we return humble and remedies for this very real danger. hearty thanks. What then? Is To-day's Poem. it is instructive to dwell for a there not a harbour with oppor- moment on the political and moral tunities for marine sport beyond aspects of the attack. Formerly the ordinary? Have we no outdoor it might have been laid down that games that attract us? Are there (From the Chinese By Hu Shih, a

present-day poet.) pirates only took heavy risks no motor cars or buses that speed us among sights that have earned when goodly prizes might be the envy of numberless visitors? expected. Thus the historic "Sui No money to pay continually for An" coup was inspired by the all this? Bless us, how very sad! impression that the vessel was Your feet? These, roads of ours something more than a Sunday were not merely made for rolling tyres: they were made-to-be excursion steamer; that she was, walked on. Then walk on them indeed, a treasure ship with the and take a pride in the work of opium monopoly money aboard. pioneers and your brother men Subsequent attacks, against other who have planned and worked to make beauty your own particular local steamers only served to cou-possession. And those hills! The firm the opinion that each piracy everlasting hills we think the bible had behind it some special motive. would call them.. Climb them and Friday night's outrage shatters claim the whole realm of nature that view entirely. Piracy has yours. Dull? Go to.

now become a common pursuit to be attempted whenever occasion offers. Instead of reserving their efforts

FIGURES,

Milk 790,000 quarts; Cream 407,000 quarts; Eggs 3,525,000 Coffee 282,000 lbs.

Tea 101,000 lbs.: Apples lbs. Oranges 306,000 325,000 Potatoes 1,730,000 lbs.

People who find solace in figures for outward bound

may be interested steamers from Hongkong, which in the following culled from usually have aboard money Bulletin No. 182 issued by the Canadian Pacific. They deal with intended for the interior, the the food purchased by the Com- pirates are now prepared to run pany during a year in connection rai! service across the gauntlet for the arms each with its Canada:- vessel carries-the machine guns

Beef 781,592 lbs. Poultry would be the strongest lure-and 475,612 lbs; Bread 860,300 loaves; for the possible ransom kidnapped Butter 340,000 lbs. passengers would bring, Com- pared with the booty hitherto sought, the "Tai Lee" must have meant

very little for them, especially as the stricter precau- tions now in force must neces- sarily require larger gangs for an attack with the result that each flu'. It is quite certain "that individual member would receive whisky is the least effective of the many remedies that can be tried. Icas for his share. Again the moral At least it didn't cure a Mr. is plain. The pirates now-have so Patrick. Jennings who, down with little regard for the British flag it, spent part of a day in bed, got that they are prepared to take up and drank a bottle and a half of whisky to cure the complaint, got greater risks for less gains. intoxicated, arrested for assaulting Here are two grave disabilities the police, and was sent to prison, for a month. On reflection we are that must be remedied if pirate wrong in stating it didn't core attacks are to cease, Steamers Mr. Jennings. It did.

must be given security should they have the misfortune

A CURE.

Opinions differ on the question of the most effective cure for the

even.

ST. GEORGE'S

miscreants under cover; but the

essays

That must have been FATHER, a peculiarly interest

ing moment when the two sons of Mr. Henderson, both "new" M.. P's, introduced 'their father to the House on his election for Burnley

The incident is certainly unique.

A bird flies o'or a stream--ls gone, Casting a shadow in its trace; The bird has passed, the stream

A

flows on..

How can a shadow change its

place?

breeze skims o'er a mirrored

mere,

And wavelets rise, that brecze

the cause;

When now those wavelets dis

appear,

How can that mere be as it was?

I venture to suggest a thought: If these phenomena persist. Each always to fulfiment brought, They are not phantoms-they

exist!

-H. A. G.

*

SILVER

MONDAY APRIL 14, 1924.

SHOOTING INCIDENT.

BRICKS.

FOUND IN WUCHOW WALLS.

OVER 1,000 YEARS OLD.

OFFICER AND WOMAN INJURED.

ACCIDENT CONTENTION.

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HOUSE,

As the city walls at Wuchow STRANGE AFFAIR NEAR ASTOR were being demolished, three bricks of silver were discovered, writer our Kongmoon correspon- dent. They weigh 14 cattles (18.3/3 pounds) and are estimated to be over a thousand years old.

TAI LEE'S" ESCAPE.

About 1.30 on Sunday morning shots rang out from the entrance of the Astor House Hotel in

Police Queen's Road Central. Sergeant Hourihan arrived on the scene shortly afterwards. He saw a toxicab drawn up outside the

SEARCH FOR THE PIRATES. Fotel entrance and found three

INJURED IN HOSPITAL..

On Saturday afternoon, after our edition had gone to press, the "Tai Lee" came alongside her wharf at the Praya and passengers were disembarked under police supervi-

sjon.

perons on the pavement, two of whom had been wounded. The one not wounded was 'Captain Vasconsel Lesesa, a Portuguese military officer from Macao.. Those wounded were his wife and a Portuguese officer, Lieut. Sequiera, On examination it was found that Mrs. Losesa had been hit in the lower part of the abdomen while Lieut. Sequiera was wounded in the arm and leg

Passengers who had béen robbed were lined up and all

The wounded were taken to the others had to pass before them. Every exit exceptone gangway was Government Civil Hospital, and closed but no arrests were made Captain Losesa was under police nor was anything Incriminating detention till yesterday when he found to prove the identity of was released. pirates that may have remained on board.

Six of those wounded were brought to the Government Civil Hospital for treatment. On in- qy there it was gathered that two of them are in a rather serious condition, The wounds of the other four were not considered likely to end fatally and their condition is not thought to be serious.

WEATHER CALENDAR.

APRIL 14..

A 1660. On board the Naseby. This

day very foul all day for THE PRINCE OF WALES. rain and wind:-Pepys.

SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR.

LIVING.

"Tis not the years of man's life. that matter, but the manner of living them. The length of the thread is no part of our labour only the spinning of it.

-Eden Philipotta.

SHADOWS BEFORE..

{

MISSION.

April 14-16-Sermons for a Len- ten Mission by Rev. B. B. Schmitt, B.J., at the Cathedral of the Im- maculate Conception, 8 p.m.

-GOOD-VERDAY.

SOCIAL,

SPORT.

USING CROSSLEY CARS.

Inquiries were made at the Hos- pital to-day and Dr. McKenny courteously informed the China Hail that as far as could be seen there was no danger to life in Extraction of the either case. bullets would be made either this afternoon or to-morrow morn- ing as soon as the X-ray photos were completed

It appears that Captain and Mrs. Lasesa, came over to proceed home by the M. M. "Amazone," and that Lieut. Sequeira and. lady friend accompanied them over to see them off. The party had returned from Repulse Bay to the Astor House when the firing occurred. Reticence has been. maintained by the police about the affair but as Ear as can be made out, the lady friend and Mrs. Losesa proceeded upstairs on returning to the hotel and the latter went downstairs again. It has also been rumoured but not confirmed that when the police officer arrived on the scene, the Captain was handing over a revolver to the wounded man.

At

It is interesting to note that Crossley cars are being supplied as the official cars for the use of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Staff throughout the forthcoming South African tour, and six open touring cars will be utilised. Yet, it is what might have been ex- pected, in view of the services these cars have rendered On any rate all three declare the similar occasions in the past.

shooting to be the result of an It will be remembered that a accident. This is surmised to be fleet of Crossley cars were the the reason for Captain Losesa's only official cars used throughout release and he sailed by the the Prince's Australian tour in "Amazone" yesterday. 1919-20, and again during the great Another report current was that Indian tour, in 1921-22. In the several shots were fired and that. latter tour twelve Crosslays were had the calibre of the weapon been utilised for a series of journeys larger the wounds might have which were particularly arduous, proved at least more serious, if not covering a very large area over fatal. roads which were, in many places, in an extremely bad condition, yet without a single hitch of any kind. The journey, as a whole, was one which would tax any type of car to the very utmost, and it is gratifying to note that the Crossley cars engaged in it were successful from every point of view, the

The apparent forgetfulness of Prince never being held up on any single occasion or having to the P.W.D., to which reference postpone an appointment on their will be made later, whilst it damp-

account.

H. A. P. S.

YESTERDAY'S HAPPY

OUTING.

In addition to their use in India, ed the enthusiasm of those in April 23-Carnival at Repulse the cars were used by H.R.H. the charge of the Hongkong Amateur Photographic Socrety's outing Bay Hotel:

Prince of Wales and Staff in

yesterday, did not wholly quench April 26.--Dance at Peak Chub. Ceylon, Singapore, Hongkong and it, and the excursion must be con 9.16 p.m.

Japan,

Crossley cars have also been sidered one of the most successful used by H.R.H. for what might be the society has held. A fleet of seven-seater -motor-cars fully laden-left headquarters soon after cailed his minor tours, which took place in Great Britain in 1923. 11 am. members and friends being which were as follow: Yorkshire, buoyed un with hope of see- Northumberland, Nottinghamshireing the Taipans Garden City at Shek-O, Cape. Datgular. But *L Crossley Motors Ltd., as is well simple notice board placed firmly known, hold the appointment of in the middle of the mad dashed Motor Car Manufacturers to Hisall hopes. The Shek O road had Majesty the King and His Royal been reached and some of its ruts Highness the Prince of Wales.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

and Wales.

FAR EASTERN RUN.

Coming Events Advertised In The Mail.

ENTERTAINMENTS. ·

Theatre: April 14-Coronet. "Poor Men's Wives."

April 14-Star Theatre,Kowloon; Society, we Charles Ray in "Parts Green." notice,

April 14-World Theatre; grants

His to be beached and the growing

$50 to the "Herbert Rawlinson" in impunity of the pirates must be Director of Education for prize Mystery Girl."

by those who attend sternly checked. Obviously there

school. These essays, we bellevs, is only one way to accomplish both are never published. We think the these ends the way which the principal winning one, if its Hongkong Bank, the Chamber of length is not too great, might very well be published in the-local- Commerce and the Guilds alike

papers. It is due to the 600 April 18.-St. John's Cathedml have been advocating with such members of St. George's Society, special Choir of 50 voices will sing force and repetition. There must we think, whilst the larger number selections from Handel's "Mes-

outside the ranks of the Society siah." be more naval patrola. Unques-would, we feel sure, be interested tionably the presence of numerous in whatever is written. gunboats, however small; would have healthy results. Moreover the machine gun of a river steamer, although distinctly use

April 17-HK.C.C. Ternis ful most the time, is hardly big

Tournament: Ng Sze-kwong and enough for the spot where the

C. Choa v R. E. Worthington and F. A. Redmond. "Tai Lee" was attacked last

April 19 and 21.HE. Jockey Friday night, overhanging banks

have its Club and extra race meetings. may making it difficult to dislodge HONGKONG tennis champion-

April 16-Lammeri Bron, at ship, but is a bit heavier weapons of a warship behind the times: it has not yet 6 Cantick St. Kennedy Town, inaugurated a dancing, Champlon- two complete sets rattan and cane

safely negotiated until the afore would speedily have effect.

ship. The matter is suggested by splitting machinery, etc., 8 p.m.

April 16-Tatarert Bros. at 6

said notice board calmly indicated [Since the above, was written reading an account of the world's

that all motor traffic was prohibit- ed. Suggestions to kidnap the the "China Mail" has been inform-Dancing Championship which was Catchick St., Kennedy Town. Dover

board and the coolie foreman" June 11.-Lammert Bros. at facts, which are far too disquiet-ed that the Government is provid- due to take place last month in cooking stovas, etc.. 3 p.m.

London. Two hundred and forty

were not entertained; and the the party, with a blessing on ing to be ignored. From the ing naval escorts for the Kong-couples, representing the cream of the premises of the H.K. Tramway

hends of the P.W.D. retraced, MILLINGTON. On April 8,

were England

to take part, East, steam driven electric generat- 1924, at Shanghai, to Mr. and various reports made to the police moon convoys. Accordingly the the ballroom dancing talent is Co., Ltd., Bowrington Canel Rd.,

and went to Stanley. This is not Mrs. F. C. Millington, a it is clear that the "Tai Lee" owed so-called strike is over and the and it was hoped to see what ing plant, 3 p.m.

On March 5 there was launched exactly a photographers' paradise; ir stlyle has been her escape largely to chance. Let service will be resumed without progress daughter.

April 14.Annual meeting of the from the Wallsend shipyard' of it possesses no historical man- Wigham slons-táve the police house-and us hasten to add that we do not further delay. Naval escorts are been made in the foxtrot, the new

Richardson, Ltd., a steel single its cemetery is perhaps the only Beek, to discredit the very gallant even better than naval patrols straight waltz, and the tango, It Society of St. George in the City Swan, Hunter, and

seems to suggest that the French Hall, 5.15 p.m.

screw carge steamship named the thing that arouses interest. Still, who gave battle to the since it is not now a case of having are not far wrong when they say

"Salmo." which is being built to the it has some fine views and many POATE.-On April 6, 1924, at men

Stanmore, England, Clara pirates and thus undoubtedly to summon assistance but of that the British take their pleasures

order of Sir John Ellerman, Bart, photographs were taken. A cold. for the Ellerman Wilson Line, of collation was provided and much Gilfillan. Poate, wife of Mr. saved their ship. But for the always having assistance ready at sadly.

Hull.

enjoyed as-was-the tea later on.. A leamed person has W. H. Poate, late of Shang- strict watch they kept and the hand. Undoubtedly this depar

The ship has an inclined steam Group photographs were taken hai.

HEAVEN, given it as his opinion BAILEY. On April 9, 1924, at prompt action they took when itture should bear good results and

that heaven is a place Quarantine against Hongkong and a cruiser stern, with two steel and the return fourney made in Shanghai, Doris, daughter of became apparent piracy was the Colony may at last look for where advertisements really and Canton has been withdrawn pole masta fitted with sixton the late afternoon. The Society is This is an by Shanghai with effect from derricks. She is 237ft. In length to be congratulated on possessing Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Bailey, afoot, the "Tai Lee" would have some respite from the outragen would be true.

between perpendiculars, and has a amongst its numbers a band of moulded breadth of 35ft. The willing and capable organisers age one year, and four

again suffered the fate that over-which have lately been becoming advance on the general idea that April 12. -

heaven is a place given over to months.

Excursion to Macao will be triple-expansion engines are from who in happy manner, do not took her when Captain Willox was ever more frequent.]

harp stramming, or that of the killed. The chance to which we

washer woman's of a place where run on both Easter Sunday (20th) Wallsend Slipway & Engineering spare themselves to make these she would do no more, washing and Monday (21st) by the Steam Co. The machinery space intimid outings so successful, refer was simply this. Had it not Dellness.

The Sul Any" will ships. We sympathise with the learned beat Co.

The "Salmo is being built to been that there was a strong ebb People are apt to compare Hong-gentleman aforesaid and hope his leave. Hongkong on both days at 9 tide and not a flood tide, nothing kong with Singapore and, Shang- wish will be realised, and that o'clock in the morning and return Lloyd's highest class, with a Suez

comply in all respects with the Light and Power Co., Ltd., has... -Bergkong Monday, April 14, 1994 | could have saved the vessel from hai, greatly to the former's dis-The Heavenly Times" will from Macao at 3 o'clock in the Canal tonnage certificate, and will Mr. H. S. Prowie, of the China

credit. Hongkong is a. village contain annoucements whose strict afternoon..

Factory Act. The main deck and reported to the Police that he was being beached. Hardly necessary.

Commencing at 6 o'clock this long poop deck are of steel. The driving motor car No. 1,336 along Northern neighbours, we are THE “TAI LEE” ATTACK AND is it to dwell upon her fate had compared with our Southern and accuracy will never be questioned.

will always go evening, R. Luz and P. Yvanovich seamen and Bremen will have their Chatham Road, Kowloon on Sun ITS LESSONS,

that misfortune come to pass, told. This place, also, is dead,

STANLEY down in history as will meet in the final of the billiards quarters in the stern of the ship, day, when a Chinese ran out in |even with other rivor steamers there is no life in it. It is dull,

the dwelling-place championship under the auspices On the poop deck, amidships there front of the car and was knocked Pirates

and to be dull one might just asand alas! the early resting of the V. R.C., In a game of 1.000 will be cabins for the engineers down is: elated that the sailing in the convoy.

well be dead. It is a not uncom- place of Hongkong's ploneers. It up and the winner will meet A. J. and officers. Underneath the

Working on the .."Anjo have been repulsed would almost certainly have mon statement generally belled by has nothing with which it draws Osmund, the holder. In the navigating bridge will be found

ted last Friday warmed aboard from the shore, the happy and smiling faces, that, the passerby from his hurried chailenge round on Thursday. the captain's room and dining Maru" in Kowloon Dry Dock the. Kongmoon and although these hordes might as an Irishman put it, che is con- skirl round the Island. The ceme Prizes for the tournament and, the saloon, as well as a couple of spare yesterday, a Chinese coulle stand tinually shaking hands with. To try is there shaped like a league competition will be pro- cabins. The steam heating installing over a hatchway on the main Lee" This very ultimately have been repulsed, be dull in Hongkong surely predi- stocking-walled of, with a gate serated by Sir Claud Severn at a tion is being carried out by Messrs. deck, fell distance of forty feet

was killed. re, however, must many innocent lives would prob-cates an incurable disease. True that sadly requires coat of smoking concert on Saturday M. W. Swinburne and Sons, Ltd., into the hold of the steamer and

Wallsend. wed to obscure the ably have been lost. Some people we have no glaring cabarets; but paint. A sign on the Police next, April 19,

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