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***-THURSDAY, APRIL 24-1924:

TRAINS TO CANTON.

SERVICE SHORTLY BEING RESUMED.

HOLDING ALOOF.

SHANGHAI: ATHLETIC

REPAIRS IN HAND.

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RACH SECTION TO RUN ITS OWN

⚫ TRAINS.

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UNION:

SOUTH CHINA'S DECISION.

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FOOT CUT OFF.

THE CHINA-MAIL:

PUBLIC BENEFIT.".

LITTLE GIRL'S TERRIBLE NEW CHEUNG CHAU PERRY.

ACCIDENT.

TRAM PASSES OVER ANKLE

Through attempting to cross the read at Shaukiwan in front of a passing tran, a Chinese girl six years of age, was knocked over, A wheel passed light over her left leg and her foot was complete, She was sent to hospital. Her parents gave her address as Nex 33. Street, Shaukiwan Road

Main

Refusal by the local South China Athletic Association to recognise

Amateur the China

Athletic Hopes are now entertained that Union, Shanghai, of which Dr. the Chinese section of the Kow-Gray is secretary, is likely to loon-Canton railway will be work-prevent Hongkong being represy severed at the ankle, ing in about ten days' time. No sented at the forthcoming China through trains will be run at first, Contest (or National Games) at but passengers from Canton will Wuchang, rear Hankow: Transfer to the cars in British It appears that the Amateur Territory and thus, come to Kow Athletic Union has promoted the Loon, while those leaving Hong-games but the South China A. A. kong will change at Samchun for is of the opinion that it Canton. In other words, each does not constitute the central section will run its own local athletic body of China An service completely and through S, C. A. A. official when approach- passengers will change over at theed this morning by a Chiun Mail border.

Yesterday, the Traffic Manager porter said that they were in the dark as to what athletic bodies were of the Chinese Administration

represented in the Shanghai Union. came down to Hongkong and a He had heard that a China Amateur repair train got right through from Athletic Association was in course Canton to Sanchun. It appears of formation in Shanghai but this that reports of a locomotive having body had not replied satisfactorily been wrecked and placed across the lines, others, having been to a query from Hongkong as to

what's what

West.

SEAMEN ARRESTED.

ALLEGED DISORDERLY

BEHAVIOUR.

LAUNCH WELL NAMED,

CORRESPONDENCE.

"BROKERS' QUARREL."

(To the Editor of the * China Mall."]

After years with only the steam-

Sir, The action taken by the launch Cheung Chau "--augment- ed at times by the unfortunate Hongkong Stock Exchange and "Lee Far" and others-Cheung the Hongkong Sharebrokers' As- Chow residents will be pleased sociation la withdrawing the to learn that the new launch" for the ferry service to Hongkong, will be running next week.

daily issue of share quotations, is to my mind, totally unjustified selfish. They allege the Not many other than old and

outsiders" take advantage of the residents of Dumbell Island are aware of the fact that the ferry quotation list to transact business monopoly is operated by the for their own benefit. Now why Kaifongs, ie, the Chinese com- should the Hongkong and Shang- hai Bank issue their daily munity In response to, requests by the foreign cornmunity, stipula exchange quotations as the Ex- tions have been laid down and the change brokers will take advan- brand new steam-launch "Kung tage of these to transact business Yick" the Chinese characters

with some other banks? Why of which signliy "Public should the hotels post up sailing Benefi (1) cial"-is the result, notices of steamers simply.for the On Sunday the launch will start benefit of the shipping companies? Mr. J. T. Goldsmith and Mr. Hfrom Blake Pler at noon on a Why should the Government forth? Johnson, bar managers of the Hont pleasure Cruise when many Eur- make gobe roads for the benefit In other words, if other organisa- kong Hotel, were complainants in epeans will be present. After that of the public, and so a case before Mr. R.E. Lindsell at will ply on the daily run.

There are many who are inter-tions or associations will adopt the Central Magistracy the

ested in Cheung Chau both from same attitude, it will be detrimental morning.

menace to the public. Jan Nederaf and D. A. Klaassen, the point of view of its use as a to trade and a both described as seamen of the summer resort and its growing

I myself do not think much Some feel that the business. with disorderly conduct in the bar advent of an additional ferry will about their quotations since they yesterday, and with assaulting the mark a closer linking up with do not generally exhibit a true Hongkong and at the very least state of the share market. If they complainants:

will mean the quicker transporta pot. "buyer" they are not really buying, and if they put "seller" tion of market fish.

they are not really selling. If you ask for explanation, they will say: Oh, they are simply carried for- ward" As a matter of fact when and when they want to sell they they want to buy, they put "seller"

put "buyer" so as to squeeze or deceive the public.

this

damaged, and a steel bridge Mr. A. E. Dome of the Hong-s. "Tjiliwong," were charged

having been

severed, were

exaggerations; though wanton damage bave been done to some stations in Chinese territory where anti-Sun troops were in occupation. Rails have been torn up in short lengths here and there. to prevent military movements and the railway's telegraph service has also been interfered with.

Repairs are being pushed ahead and it is estimated that in about ten days they will have been com- picted.

kong Y: M. C. A. is said to have convened a meeting to discuss the prospects of sending competitors from Hongkong but little has yet:

eventuated.

at

a

|

South China could have sent

least

team, a soccer baseball tear and a number, of track and field men, but neither: the athletes nor the Association seem to be inclined to join hands. under the present circumstances.

Nothing has been heard as to

Mr. H. C. Macnamara appeared to prosecute. Bail was granted in the Sum of $20 each' abd the ease was remanded till noon to-morrow.

HONGKONG'S HEALTH.

During the week ended April 19. there were notified to the For the present it is anticipated whether the decision of the Hung Medical Officer of Health, the that each section will use its own kong Chinese will have any effect | following cases of disease:

locomotives and carriages.

on the proposed games.

FAILED TO STOP.

MOTOR BOAT MAN IGNORES

PIRACY EVIL.

ARMED LAUNCH ESCORTS.

The "Drm Joas," the first to be completed of a fleet of four armed

escort launches to protect the convoy of river boats trading to Nite cases and a similar number. Kengmoon, sailed at 12.30 today.

Forthe next two days she will patrol' of deaths of smallpox, one being between Hongkong and Kong- a Filipine (imported) and the

moon in order to get acquainted other Chinese. Enteric fever, one

with the river. Two of the others case, one death; cerebre-spinal fever, three cases (one imported), will be commissioned by Monday

a few days later. wo deaths; one case of puerperal of Tuesday next and the fourth fever, and two fatal cases of The launches will be operat finfluenza; all Chinese.

ed by Chinese crews and will Four cases of small-pox, one of

A report comes from Canton that different factions professing loyalty to Dr. Sun have mapped out various parts of the Chinese line for garrisoning it is no secret that there is a large surplus of troops so there should be ample safeguard against numbers to eventualities and protect the line from marauders. Some of General For failing to stop his motor enteric fever, one of paratyphoid carry a fighting force of ten and an Lau Tsun-wan's Kwangsi (pro-Sun) boat when caffed upon to do so by fever and one of cerebre spinal armament of Maxims and Lewis contingent are already at the southern part of the line which used to be in Chan's. hands.

morning:

POLICE.

rest

a police officer, Chenag Hung, fever, were reported during the guns. The "Dom Joas" will be the only one to carry wireless" for wasza hours ended on April 22. One master of the Yak Hund 1 fined $50 at the Marine Court. this of the small-pox patients was a time but the others will be

equipped later. Hindu Singalese and the. Robert Butcher, a Police ser-were-Chinese." geant, told the Court that when hel Yesterday two imported cases answered the call of the s.s. "Paul of small-pox and one of cerebro Lecat" for Police, he was told spinal fever, all Chinese were about the arms and ammunition on notified. board and also that a motor boat with a sumpan attached had articles aboard which had been taken from Everyone who likes dancing the ship. He chased the motor

CLEVER DANCERS. FIRST SHOW AT THE STAR TO-NIGHT.

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ST. DUNSTAN'S BALL

ANNOUNCED.

George William Moore, 44, son of Hannah Moore, a widow, aged 84, who was found murdered in her house at Esh Hill Top, between Durham and Consett, was remanded at Consett Court charged on, suspicion of having murdered her.

I should like to see the "outsiders" start a new association which will issue daily a true share quotation list."

Yours etc.

INVESTOR.

::

Hongkong, April 24

FERRY ALARM.

PASSENGER REPORTED

OVERBOARD.

When the Chinese ferry launch "Man Sing" was crossing from Yaumati to Hongkong about 9 last night, a passenger suddenly called out that another had fallen over- board. A search was made at once in the vicinity but the person who is supposed to have gone into the harbour was not found. Nobody. sitting in that part of the launch could say who the passenger was or even if it had been aman or woman.

The decomtors were busy at the ST. GEORGE EXPLAINS

City Hall this morning preparing for the St. Dunstan's Ball which

and who does not these days-boat in the police launch and blew GOOD DANCE PROGRAMME

The should make a point during the twice for the master to stop. next few days of seeing little Mora boat stopped ar Douglas Pier and Shipoff and her brother Koka in the motor boat master explained the Star Theatre where they are that he was engaged to tow the beginning a brief Kowloon season sampan ashore: tonight, for these two clever performers give an exhibition of dances, striking as varied, which it is a pleasure to behold. Supple- menting their entertainment is an excellent movie play called "A Message From Mars," based on the famous stage play of the same name,

TRAVEL GUIDE-

The defendant gave a similar explanation at morning and added that he did not hear the Police whistle.

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the Court this takes place to-morrow night. For From the "St. George's Times" to gather into it all that was good this noble institution it is hoped of April 24:-The banqueting hall of the character they possessed. that there will be a good response, of the baronial castle on Pedder's The immutable law of nature Tickets are $4 each which includes Hill was full to overflowing yester-night. be the survival of the light refreshments. The music day, when St. George presided fittest, but he should like to think is to be provided by the Hongkong over a vast gathering of stout,that it was also the survival of Hotel Orchestra and from the look Yeoman of the surrounding coun- the best in pureness of thought, of the programme promises to try who had assembled to do him motive and action. That being so

honour and to assist in the forma- they would not despise the vision-at The dance card will be as tion of a St. George's Society that ary and the altruist-nor the follows:-

is to be representative of England weapons of peaceful, machinery 1. Fox Trot-No no Nora.

and Englishmen. St. George who that would tend to make man more Mobile Blues, Parade of the rose to address the meeting after of a thinker and less of a fighter, Wooden Solders.a, right royal English repast had more of an aid to right living than 4 Waltz A kiss in the dark, been done justice to, said they of death dealing and to make the were assembled that evening with nations of the earth realise that 5. Fox Trot-Havana.

Saw Mill River one fixed purpose in their minds. "peace hath her victories, no less

Road.

He deprecated the references to renowned than war." They could Back Purch. · that little affair" in the forest, do this and at the same time agree Before you go,” the klaying of the fiery dragon with their distinguished American Sweet sweet. and the release of the hapless cousin, who spoke a modified form -Lovely Lucerne.

maiden. It was knightly doubt of tongue that Milton spake:- less, but nothing that would not have been done by any Englishman worthy the name. But they had likened it is an act of chivalry and in that sense were about to form à League or Society of Englishmen whose guiding rule

Two young boys fourteen and 2. "The Far Easter Traveller's sixteen years old, were charged 3- Gazette," published quarterly by before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Thos. Cook and Sou, is an illustrai-Yaumari Police Court this morning ed journal devoted to travel and with kidnapping two younger boys the April-June issue is of par of nine years of age from Canton, D. ticular interest to residents of the A third defendant, a much older Far East who are returning to Chinese was charged with harbour Europe for home leave. Details

ing the kidnapped youngsters in are given of the necessary pre-

Hongkong. parations for the journey, selez

The evidence showed that the 10. Waltz tion of roule, the insurance of baggage etc. also valuabe hints two small boys were induced to 11. Fox

on

what. countries to

visit

8.

9.

leave Canton by the older boys on 12. the pretext that they would be 13.

Sobbin Blues. Marchetta.

Trot-Coronado.

An article on "Where Nature is found employment at $1 a day. 14. Waltz Just a little kiss. while they stayed at 617 Shanghai 15. Fox Trot--Japanese Sunset.

Sublimest" is in praise of that

The two boys were ordered to receive 12 strokes each their senior companion was sent to jail| for six months,

trinity of beautiful countries Street, inforation was given to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. and it need hardly be said that the Police and the older boys and

the third accused were arrested, "The Land of Mountain and Loch" is for the benefit of visitors to that grand and popular tourist country-Scotland. There is also an article on the British Empire Exhibition, a general view of it and particulars of how to obtain hotel accomodation near.

BARBERS' DISPUTE.

The attention of Acting Chief

Justice, Mr. Gomperts was again occupied at the Supreme Court!

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to make them and the glorious were to keep their minds pure, to

The handicapping and draw for country to which they belonged possess a lofty purpose and a high the Ho Kom Tong Cups took place still more famous. It was in no sense of justice. In this would at the Palace Hotel last night sense of vain-glory that they were they be examples to the world- THE S.S. PAUL BEAU. The following is the handicap play forming that Society; they were fit to survive.

to commence to-morrow night

STILL BEACHED ON

CANTON RIVER BANK.

(April 25) at 9 p.m.

Mr. E Antonio-125 v Mr. H-111315-23223......... Miles-125.

The following is the handicap-

Work is still progressing on the Mr. S. J. Bradsell 100, Mr. J. A. de

Luz 100, Mr. Luz, Antonio 125,

this morning by the case in which" Paul Beau" which went ashore Mr. R. F. Gardener 100, Mr. Fazil Karin, barber and former at Sampan Chau in the Canton C. Gec 115, Mr. W. Wong_150, master barber in the Kings River after coming into collision Regiment, sued Alara Kia, master with a French ship on Saturday Mr. F. E. Silva 190, Mr. H. T. Brooks 100, Mr. H. P. Green 350.. barber, East Surreys, for $450 night. It is expected the vessel Mr. H. O. Balchin 1725. Mr. H. alleged to have been paid him as will be patched up sufficiently to Wilson 50, Mr. C, Spry 125, part share in a proposed partner- enable her to be towed into dock Mr. N. Ramsay 125, Mr. H. Blandin ship which had not taken place. to-monqw.

Mr. Leo d'Almada, for An inquiry will be held at the 170, Mr. L R Billing 70, Mr. E defendant, denied that the money | Harbour Office, but no date has had been paid.

Mr. C. A. S. Russ for plaintiff admitted that there was no receipt; but said that among people of Mohammedan faith receipts were rare. He claimed that the reason why the proposed. partner- {

yet been fixed.

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Antonio 125, Mr. H. Miles 125, Mr. P. Treagus 100, Mr. H. D. Bennett 100, Mr.. E. Remedios 100, Mr. K. K. Leung 250, Mr. A. G. Pile 125, and Mr. A. J. Osmund 325

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hip was broken was that a former to be whist you appear. That is precisely Tormenting neuralgia in cased__azil'f partner of had ed from abroad and that defendant gained ite reputation as cute for Belag penetrating. it reiches the con then got plaintiff dismissed from coughs, colds, crong and branchial gested spots, starts the circulation, re the Surreys on the pictext that he trouble. Every bottle of this valued moving the pressure and inflammation was leading money to the soldiers, medicine is fally up to the high standard that causes the pain. Hops beadaches, pl excellence claimed for it or me backaches, stifly swollen joints, bruiam aprains and sore muscles. Bold and recommended everywhere!

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