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THURSDAY, APRIL 17. 1924,

MAKING DOUBLY GERTAIN. IMMIGRATION VOTE REAFFIRMED. SENATORS HOLD A ROLL CALL

YEN SINKS TO LOWEST THIS YEAR.

(Reuter's American Service.)

WASHINGTON, April 16. Certain members desiring to have their position formally recorded by a roll call in the Senate by 71 votes to 4 reapproved the Japanese exclusion amendment to the Immigration Bill.

STOCK EXCHANGE RESULTS.

NEW YORK, April 16.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SIR-W. REES DAVIES.

ANOTHER FAREWELL

FUNCTION.

CIVIL SERVICE TRIBUTE.

"I feel that if I talked on for

With sales of Japanese bonds exceeding $500,000 in the first half-K.C., retiring Chief Justice of hour 61⁄2 per cents, were hammered down to 90%.

The yen is below 41 cents. This is a new low record for the present year.

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GROUNDLESS FEARS?

OTTAWA, April 16. In the course of a Budgot debate

in the House of Cominens, Mr. Neill, the Independent represent- ing British Columbia, referring to the question of Oriental migration, regretted that restrictions with regard to Chinese had ΠΟΣ been extended to Japanese.

Im-

the

He said he was sick of hearing

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KNIVES AND FORKS.

MESS BOY ASSAULTS ROOM BOY,

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PRODDED HIM IN THE FACE,

AMOY LOOTING,

SEVERE BATTLE SEQUEL.

ALLIED TROOPS UNITE,

Forts Handed Over To The Northern Fleet,

Mr. J. A. D. Morrison's room-boy and a mess-boy, both employed at mess, figured as complainant and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (From Our Own Correspondent.) defendant in an assault case which came up for hearing before Mr. C. D. Melbourne (in place of Mr. R, E. Lindar!l) at the Central Police Co: rt this morning.

Amoy, April 17. There was a severe battle at Tung An on April 15, Chang Ti- peng, of the routed army, retires to Amoy. Looting is serious.

Looting has also commenced in this city.

The forts have been handed over to the Northern fleet. Three vessels enter by agreement, this

half an hour, I could say nothing more. My heart is full, and I wish to bid you a most affectionate farewell." With these words, uttered with not a little trace of emotion. Sir William Rees Davies,

Hongkong, concluded his reply to It was explained that the room- the speech of farewell made by Sir boy was admitted to hospital on Claud Severn, Colonial Secretary Sunday and discharged yesterday, on behalf of the members of the This morning he bore scare BREEDING RACE HATRED. Civil Service who gathered in the on his nose and forehead and he

Council Chamber this morning accused the mess-boy, of having morning. NEW YORK, April 16.

The Chamber was crowded with inflicted the wounds with a hand- The New York Times described members of all branches of the ful of kalves and forks. He land.

Chan Qui-meng (Chan Kwing- the Senate's action of excluding Civil Service and as they arrived admitted quarrelling with defend- Japanese immigrants

as intem- they signed their names on a scrollant and being reprimanded by the

When soup.

the perate and hasty, and as un- which will be presented to Sir latter for using a tea-cup to drink ming) abandons attempt on Can- mess-boy ton and approaches Chan-Chow- thinkingly jumping at the conWilliam before he leaves the challenged him to a fight he took Fu (pronounced Cheung Chow in

Colony.

no notice and was going down the Cantonese), with 20,000 troops. clusion that Japan is trying to

stairs when defendant, who was There is no opposition. dictate, to the United States on a matter of internal poiitles, which

about to lay the table, prodded at is far from the facts, and merely serves to rekindle the fires of race

hatred, and undo the work of a quarter of a century's diplomacy. international. compli The World also asserts that cations," which Japan threatened Hanihara's words are in nowise a whenever restrictior, was mooted threat, but a candid statement of He believed Japan should re-fact. The Senate, it says, is cognise Canada's right to restrict animated by the basest passion of the influx of prople whose the mere.mob. standard of living was lower than a Canadian's.

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CRICKET.

RE. WIN GARRISON CUP.

A good all-round display by the Engineers enabled them to defeat

The Herald similarly denounces the Senate's action.

FELT HERE.

GREAT EARTHQUAKE

SHOCK.

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The Valedictory. Sir Claud Severn, addressing the Chief Justice said:"

his face with the knives and forks (produced in Court)!

The members of the Civil Sèr-

Before the sentence of $10 com- vice of the Colony have assembled here to-day for the purpose of pensation and a personal bond of taking leave of you and Lady Rees $50 for six months had been Davies, and it is with sincere re-interpreted, defendant quickly There are nodded and said "Oh yes, I will gret that we do so. some present who have known you live Sergeant Whelan said, that pay him $10 compensation." Detro- Sir William throughout your ser- vice here and some who have only the Police did not press the case, known you for a comparatively short time, but I can safely assure you that all of us have the greatest regard and respect for you. You are terminating here a long career in your country's service, which in zome respects must be almost unique. To have been a practising barrister, to have served for some years in Parliament, to have been Attorney-General

Chang Ti-peng is fleeing over-

The position is that the North- ern and Fukien forces are united. Foreign interests safe and trade is expected to improve...

[The town of Tung An, which is not far from Amoy, has been the bone of contention between the joint troops of the North and the pro-Sun General, Chang Ti-ping (pronounced Chang Taze-ping in Cantonese.) Last year Chang drove out the Northern Governor Li How-ki and established himself The death in Kobe of Mrs. at Amoy without subjugating Schluter, under sad circumstances, Foochow, the capital of the pro is recorded. Mrs. Schluter, who was 80 years of age, attended the vince. He has been trying to join Roman Catholic Church on the Hill, hands with Sun's forces in Kwang- her friends great anxiety. A search by Chan Kwing-ming's troops but did not return home, causing tung but this has been frustrated was instituted which went on being on the border. Cheung practically all night, but it was not Chow Fu is the town where several till the following morning that in generals who are in opposition-to

Chief Justice for the long period had been discovered by the side of governments, ultimately return- of twelve years, forms a record the road apparently in a dying ing to Canton. Reports from which falls to the lot of few men, condition. Everything was done Canton state that Chan Kwing- and what we members of the Civil to restore her strength, but the ming and his allies have been Service regard with such satis-night's exposure proved too much driven back, or have exacuated the faction is that throughout your for her, and she succumbed in a East River region and are making career. you have maintained the few hours. It is supposed that she for the border. Chang's, defeat best traditions of the public ser- took the wrong turning when com- probably means the end of anti- vice of the Empire. You willing out of the church and wander-

in

the 83rd Coy., R.G.A. withean dig. GREATER THAN JAPAN DISASTER. Colonies; and finally to have been formation was received that she Canton have set up miniature

culty a Happy Valley and the Sap-·| Dore thus become holders of the Garrison Cup.

Colonul Battenworth, C.M., B... introduced Laily Fowler to the gathering and asked her to pre-

at the up and medals,

The scores of the match were: Major Chandy, b. Henslowe .............. 15 Caps, Chippendall, rit ont...... 64. Bet. Cockell, c. Bennett, b.

Nickin

..... 18 Col. Butterworth, c. Sgt. Sinitla

b. L. Smith.. Compl."Blondin, b. Henslewe... 19 S./S-Brown. b. Henslowe

2.5.

Q. M. S. Raisoy, of West, 4.

Saith...

C. S. M. Smith, b. Henslowe 12.

D.Sgy. Winter, not out

Q. M. S. Jaib, at out

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Bowling Analysis.

Dirnt. Henshawe 19 1 Diet Smith 17 1 L/Bdr Jackson.. 1 0 20 Sgt. Bell

128 Gar. Nicklin ......

1 15 SRD VOY., K,CA.

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Capt. Berett, Blondin. b.

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Set, Sudth, e. Bloralin, b, Jacob Gnr. Nieklin, b. Cvekell But. West, e Gandy, b, Jucob... Car, Christie, not out

I/Bdr. dackson, c. Ramsey, b.

Cochelle

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Extras

Total

Bowling Analysio.

During the earthquake which occurred in the early morning of April 15, the movements of the Seismograph boom at the Hong kong Observatory, we are courteously informed by Director, were greater than during the Japanese earthquake September 1, 1923.

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of

The initial movement, at oh 24m, 52s., was very small in both N. & E. Components (0.3 mm. to North and 0.3 MM. to W.) but after two small waves, large "p" waves occurred, decreasing in amplitude until oh.28m. 35s, when very large "S" waves commenced. The incidence of the "L" or surface waves is uncertain.

Mrs Schluter was a very old resid-.

MIRTH AND MELODY.

carry with you into your retire-ed on till she fell down exhausted. Peking rule in Fukien province.] ment the knowledge that in your hands the high standards of Jua-ent in Japan, having lived there tice and probity that mark the since 1870, when she arrived with her husband.. Mr. Schluter died judicial bench and public service over fifty years ago. both at home and in the Colonies have been brilliantly upheld.

Striking Tribules.

Both you and Lady Rees Davies į

have during the past few days expect. And It was particularly

0 the distance of the Origin. In this grateful to you. Before you leave

STAR THEATRE'S BIG ATTRACTION,'

the

GLOBE TROTTERS" TO-NIGHT.

Whether it was design or accident The maximum amplitude of the received striking tributes from all pleasing to him that the last event that has brought the "Globe Trot "p" waves was 50 m m. in a N~5 classes of the Community to the in his career in the Colony tera" back to the Colony this week, direction and 36 m. in an E-W large place you hold in the hearts was taking farewell of his col- local plenare seekers will not both- direction. The maximam am-of those with whom you have been leagues in the Colonial Service.er to inquire too deeply, being con- plitude of the "S" waves was 98 brought into contact, but none are Stands well with the Service tent, rather, to accept the return of mm in a N-5 direction and $5 more sensible of the loss they will "My old distinguished chief" this popular company as a very time. mm in an E-W direction. The suffer by your departure than your continued Sir William, whose ly event with the Faster holidays maximum amplitude of the "L" or w.surface waves was 80 mm. in a colleagues in the Service. Speak-name has cropped up many times just beginning. Certainly a more. 1 NS direction and more than rooing for myself I have always during the past few days said fitting entertainment for the holiday your hands, Sir when he was retiring from the ac could not be desired. The Gin ins, in an E-W direction. The received at

movements ceased soon after 4h. William, the most loyal and valu-House, of Commons, that there Globe Thetters" reburn with all The interval between the Pable help, especially during those was nothing higher he prided the prestige they won during their in life than to stand, well previous visit to Hongkong and in 1. (longitudinal) waves and the S periods when I have administered with the House of Commons." addition bring fresh claims for popu-

(transverse) waves is a measure of the Government, and I am deeply "During the 25 years that I have lar favour. Not only does the re

been in the Colonial Service," pertoire include many new variety 10 case it was 3m. .43s. Indicating this room those present will re-

went on Sir William, "this has turns, making the programmes that the origin was 2230 kilometres cord their names on a document certainly been my object and one more enjoyable than ever, but the 1 distant, provided the depth of the for you to keep, and in order that of my main objects to stand well cast actually includes two notable quake below the surface, the path you may not forget us it is my with the Colonial Service: If I new members. These are Mr. 10 of the waves, and the nature of the intention to present to you among can regard, your, kind farewell Harry Reynolds, Inte principal baris 16 material traversed was about other books that volume in which to-day and the assurance on your tone of the Royal Opem, Covent

1 normal.

The N and E Components of the all our birthdays are recorded. part that I stand well with the Gradon, and Miss Edna Raymonde,

The gracious hospitality that you Colonial Service, I have no regrets." Inte principal contralto of Initial movements also show the and Lady Rees Davies have dis- (Applause).

British National Opera, Oveen's 0 direction of the origin, with, how pensed, and the large part you

After referring to his career in Hall. Mr. Reynolds, in addition to ever, an ambiguity of 180°, for the have taken in sport generally and Hongkong, as Attorney General being a familiar figure in the Royal first impulse may be a rarifaction or compression. In this case the in the social life of the Colony and as Chief Justice, the cold Albert Hall and the Queen's Hall, 3 Initial movement was outwards makes it very hard for us to part isolation of the Bench," Sir has had the distinction of many of from the origin, which appears to with you, but many of us feel that William said, he regarded all of his pieres being made into gramo his colleagues in the Colonial phone records by one of the biggest GO have been beteen Mindanao and it is only saying au revoir, and Service as a band of brothers.gramonhome concerns in the world.

the Pelew Islands..

though the Colony will miss your There was an esprit de corps Introduction of the other members presence we may hope to meet you attached to it they may call 3 as of the Company is hardly necessary again in the old country. We wish they pleased. But it was a kind of after the fame they achieved here you and Lady Rees Davies and freemasonry, had a brotherhood during their previous visit-every- LTD.

your son a pleasant voyage, and feeling about it which brought them body still remembers Mr. Dick Nor- we trust that you, Sir William, together, and the many frequent ton, for instance, and Mr. Jack will speedily be restored to health. farewells he had seen taking place Crichton's merry quins are still fresh. (Loud Applause,)

to the room had shown the in the mind. The "Globe Trotters" brotherly good feeling and give their first performance in tho the high respect to which Star Theatre this evening. KOWLOON 2NDr. R.A.M.C.

Sir William's reply was very the service was held. (Applause.) brief, but full of feeling. Sir The following will represent the

Concluding, Sir William said The 43rd ordinary annual general Claud Severn's kind remarks and with faltering voice that if he

COMING ECLIPSE. : Kowloon 2nd XI in a home league meeting of the Indo-China S. N. the way they had been support- went on to talk for another half match with the R.A.M.C. on Satur Co., Ltd. will be held at the ed, he said, had overwhelmed him hour he could not say any more.

Americans will be interested to day at 2.15, p.m: :-H. Overy Offices of the General Managers and he did not know how to thank His heart was full and he wished lean that a total solar eclipse will (Capt.), A. 0. Brawn, W. L. on Tuesday, May 6.

them. But, said Sir William, Sir, them a most affectionate farewell.be visible in New York on January Weaser, C. Earnshaw. L. A. R.J After providing for Deprecia Claud had not referred to an (Applause.)

24, next year. The oclipse begins Danean, O. B. Raven. A. R. Ftion, all Liabilities, Outgoings, and Interesting domestic, event that Following Sir William's reply, at eh. 3m 428,; totality begins at Haven, J. Fruer, E. Savage, A. W. taking into account items transferr- had taken place and he his health and that of Lady Recs 9h. 14m. 38s, and onde at 9b. 15. Summers and C. J. Tachi. ed to Revenue Account namely thought it a good opportunity Davies were toasted and the rousing 13 The eclipse ends at 10h. 33m,

£60,000 from Investment Fluctua-to turn the tables on him: Lady song" For he'aa jolly good fellow' 23A. tlon Reserve and KOWLOON EASTER MONDAY from Contingency Account daughter and he could only hope The Chief Justice said that the the central line, the eclipse begins at

+185,000 Severn had been blessed with a sung with enthusiasm.

At New Haven, which is nearer there remains a Credit Bal that the little daughter would be reply he would make must sh. m. 15s. totality begin at 9h. ance of £16,056.29 from as great a joy to the household as te сп behalf of his wife 15m. 37s, and endy nd 96. 17. 68s, The following will represent the which it is proposed to pay 6% their dear little son Gus.who had made a host of good The eclipse ends at 10b. 35m. 458, Kowloon C.C. in a match with Mr. (6) on the Cumulative Preferred (Applause)..

friends in the Colony and who (local time). Holdman's XI on Easter Monday Ordinary Shareb absorbing at 10.80 .m.-R. E.. Lindsell | £14,876.14.0 allowing £1,179.8.9

It had been bis fate and perhaps would forever remember them and It will be seen that at New York the observere will have only 35 sе- (Capt.), A. O. Bmwn. A. W. Ram- to be carried forward to next year, a happy fate, he supposed to have their kind farewella, say, J. C. Fletcher, H. G. Walling

Court Staff's Gift.

conds in which to take their photo- Income Tax will be deducted made many speecher and he was ton, T. M. Cochenhe, R. Pestonji, from all Dividend Warrante is afraid it had bean theun A-presentation in the shape of rapan of the corona and prominen- C. Earnshaw, L. A. R. Duncan, H. sued in London but not on those happy lot of some of them to a leather blotting pad and a leacon At Now Haven they will have Overy and A. R. F. Raven. Issued locally which will be pay have listened to some of those thor tray by the subordinate staff 11 seconds.

The maximum duration of totality. able at exchange 2/4/4 being T.T. speeches. He thought really that of the Supreme Court took place is 152 mounds. It occurs urlatitude he had exhausted himself, that he in the Chief Justice's Chambers 40 deg. 2ft. N and longitude, 50 rate ruling on the 16th instant.

had practically said everything be this afternoon as a token of their deg. Afe. W in the middle of the could about himself. He would] indeed be a poor Individual teem to His Honour and of the North Atlantic Ocena

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Sir William Overwhelmed.

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