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TUESDAY MAY 20 1924.

CANTON

EDITOR.

PIRACY DANGERS.

CONVOYS LEAVING

MR. HIN WONG'S RELEASE SOUGHT.

Up to the time of the arrival of last night's steamers from.Can. ton, there was no authentic news as to what sentence had been

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nominal-quotations for futures No. 24 rough white,

Rice, average quality, per picul Bross for net-No. 1 Siam long

BOXING.

İSTRONG, DISAPPROVAL OF BIG PURSES.

Ipoh, May 12-A meeting of the committee "of the Perak Boxing Association passed a resolution expressing strong disapproval of

at Singapore. The meeting was

also of opinion that this practice constitutes a serious danger to the game in this country and also does considerable damage to boxing in

tioned that he had been sentenced havo not left till after the afternoon | Philippine Islunds and I would it white $9.65, No. 1 Saigon long the federation, making it im-

to ten years' imprisonment. It is.

professed in some quarters that the nature of his alleged offence has not been officially disclosed. nor

been held.

to hear from promoters. I am in the best of condition and am ready to fight at a day's notice. I am at is there is no suitable opponent to regular present residing in Hongkong, but

white 7.75%

tion, owing to its being impossible Singapore boxers in the Federa possible to stage' fights for

to guarantee the absurdly high is being forwarded to other purses demanded. The resolution

Sperry's XXX $3.46, White Greens Flour, per sack of 50 lbs: 2.55, Nutmeg Orange 250, King 262, Tiger Shield 2.90, Globe 2.42 fisher 2.82. Maize 3.42, Big Gun

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SPOILING FOR A FIGHT. COMMERCE AND FINANCE HONGKONG BOXER'S APPEAL NAM PAK HONG MARKETS. This morning's Nama Pak Hong A pathetic appeal has been quotations for "spot" goods, basis received from Iron Bux, of 177, usual guild terms, were as (From Our Own Correspondent, Wanchai Road, Hongkong, who la fallows —

PAKKAL, KonoMoos, May-10. anxious to be introduced to somej Java sugar, average quality, per Partly. As a result of anti-pinioy of the many Battling Babet, per picul net: No. 24 rough white meted out to Mr. Hin Wong of the measure, the steamers leaving this Fighting Kids. and Terriblea so $12.73, No. 24 fine white 15.30. No big purses being paid at present") Canton Evening Star who was port for llongkong-will-it im- | plentiful, in Shanghai, says: the 18 rough brown 12:43. Java brown to comparatively unknown-boxers- detained the Canton Police diately on the arrival of the mid-N.-C. Daily News. He writes: 11.80 There is no change in Headquarters last Friday.

day train from upcountry. This “I would like to challenge any Canton vernacular papers have means that the convoy will reach welter or middle weight in the

Whang Moon before dark announced his banishment for ten

Orient. Hitherto the Kongmoon steamers middle weight champion of the

I am the legitimate- years and yesterday it was' men-

train got in at Pakkul. The new Hongkong and has fine during the arrangement means earlier arrival in night) in Chinese watersi is it known that a public trial has soldiers broke out into open

Merchants Militia and

From a Shameen merchant down at Shek Kithreo days ago. Several mutch me here, I have to go with Old Mill 2.42, Reindeer 2:50, Melon associations in Malaya with a view | here we learn that the Americanistening down.

have been wounded but the dispute cut a fight." Consul has been telegraphically

The modern boxer has so many requested by individuals abroad tooted "fer there is no con- which induce him to include the wing to the strike of the two- extraordinary fads and fancies, intercede on his behalf.

Below will be found a copy of an here and Canton except for the serfight contracts, that it is not runnierition between the inland ports most peculiar conditions in his appeal by Canton missionaries: vi povided by the Portuguese always easy to bring two men May 7,

In its report for the week-ending The Generalissimo, Sun Yat mort which was together. We do not know Iron Chamber of Commerce states: Chefalo and Palermo imupe of

the Hankow British sen, Canton, China.

Those who have not seen the tain was shor. fecal pareted at Kamelude when the Bux, who revels in a prefix almost-

Bar silver, 33d. ready and for- People arriving here from the unique amongst the boxing frater ward on 30th, dropped to 32.13/16 magician entertainers to bring to your favourable them peninsula report prolongednity, and possibly he may not be ready and forward and recovered pleased to hear that their season at notice a plen for leniency and weather. As a exsequence difficult to handle in the way of to 33 ready, 32 15/16 forward. New the Queen's Theatre will be con- mercy in the case of Mr. Horaries is expected, On the making an engagement, but it instant, rose steadily to 439 on 7th mencing to day. They will perform York London cross-rate,4374on Ist | tinued for three days more com- Wong,

other hand then has been heavy rain reets remarkable that in all T.T. remained steady all the week at the 7.15 and 9.15 shows. We know him as an ardeatre for the het few days and there Hongkong no middle or welter at 3/3, with sellers 4 to 3% over patriot loving China with

The latter picture is in itself, sacrificial love while at the same dre to drought,

no slantage of unsatisfactory crops weight can be found to take him the rate; 4 m/e, which were placed sufficient inducement for a visit to time promoting many activities)

on. It might not be easy to find at 3/3 13/16 early in the week, this new picture palace. Abound- Yesterday, the new residence of an that have the approval of all who the Customs Commissioner was amongst the civil population, but Chinese market rates, Shanghai and contrasting incidents, "Deter-DIOKO100101

opponent at the weight hardened to 3/44 at the close. ing in big scenes, unusual types meet on the wider plane of in-nally opened. Mr. II. Millard it scarcely is to be believed that Tis. 97.55. Local currency $69 7.mination ternational friendship and good ingid the other of Hthere re-not-any-of-the-naval-men-Native interest 12-per-vent

has seldom been

willing to go into the ring with — The piece moodsmrukateks dull, artistic atmosphere--"There Bot cuffs of the thrious hongs, portal

him. He must indeed be a terror | Clearances poor.

a dragging, moment in the whole fees and many others in lane in none of the sailors stands a The yarn market is firm with in-play but there is one criticism with binding which stands fut the top chance with him. If Hongkong is quiry about, but prices about Tis, which some will agree and this is the hill liphind the testers office so bare of fighting material, Mr. 6a bale under Shanghat levels.

that the Incidents happen too

A Conditions in the export market, rapidly. | Strings of direnekers were jet of Bux might do worse than take a

dual personality, Signed by I. W. Creighton, brate the event and an ad-trip to Shanghai, where at least changed, and tittle or no business is gives an added twist to the plot, as reported last week, are un- undertaken by Alpheus Lincoin, Ges. H. MeNeur, J. S. Kunkle,rnment was made to the Kongwe have quantity and some very being transacted. Some purchase Then there are, the love scenes Jos, C. Thomson and W. W.moon Betel in the city, via the fearsome titles. Clayson.

of Wood Oil are reported and the which contrast well with the mob local market price has advanced in fights.

"Determination" will be put on consequence. The American and European markets for this article, at 5.15 and 9.15 and "Bride 13" at however, are dull, with only small 215 and 7.15.. sales being effected. Cotton is firm. Tallow is easier. The re- cent rainfall, very badly needed in some territories, should have a beneficial effect on the crops, pro- vided it is not unduly prolonged..

Excellency As friends and well-wishers of China we wish

* Wipile not being citizens mat China and having no formal claim in such a matter, as ber guests and friends we take the liberty of respectfully approach ing you with titis petition.

Canton, May 18, 1924.

PARA whole of the Customs.

Customs lunch "Kongmoon Chai,"

the Sony's motor-launch "Panso cola" and the A.P.C.'s "Fati."

A

To-day has brought little furnnonade of cinckers was kept up ther news regarding Mr. Hin all the way.

Wong, the Canton editor, who has been detained for having, it is alleged, started the rumours of Dr. Sun's death.

It was stated that appeals had come in from Shanghai and else. where but it appears that nothing definite has been done. From one Canton source it, is learned that

behalf but his position was still regarded as in danger.

WHO'S WHO.

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DEATH OF MR. R. C.. FAITHFULL.

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The principal exports were:- Untanned goat skins, 10,160 pieces to China ports other than pituls to Shanghai, 1,834 to other figured so prominently in a trial GRÓ Shanghai, 10,000 to the United Kingdom Raw cotton, 4,441

The "Gentleman Burglar:" who

SOLICITOR.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. R. Keltowell, cheif olieer, "richow. is on reserve,

Mr. J. O. Whyte, from reserve,

* SHANGHAI, May 20 efforts are still being made on his has cher, formerly of Hongkong, died this Mr. R. C. Faithfull, solicitor, PA. Maley, elicer, Tean," has gone thief oficer, morning, following an operation "Futshan,"

on Saturday for the amputation of China ports, Sesamum seed, at the Old Balley is one of 13,360 piculs to Holland Beans, those strange types who flit across

2,305 piculs to Shanghai, Shelled the criminal stage occasionally. groundnuts, 1,124 piculs to China ports other than Shanghai, Wood oil, 1,069 piculs to Shanghai, S,934 to other China ports.

$500 BAIL.

MAGISTRACY INTERPRETER

CHARGED.

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCEŚ.

Mr. W. G, M. Mckenzie, chierļa leg. He was aged 74. officer. "Fatshen," has gone chief julficer, Tean,"

Mr. R. J. Nunh, chief officer, "Jamvi," is on reserve

Mr. C. P. Miller, from reserve, has gone chifel otlicer, "Lunyi."

Mr. R. H. McLean has been ap- pointed third engineer, "Tiemsia." 1. Mr. P. J. Jordan, has been ap A Government employee in the pointed second officer, Tuckwo.". person of Matha-Singh, Hindustani Mr. II. Q. Lewis, from leave, has interpreter at the Central Magis-gune second olliger, “Fausang." tracy, was charged before Mr.:

Mr. J. Pittendrigh, end oficer, R. E. Lindsell this morning, with Fausang bas resigned. obtaining the sum of $5 by false pretences.

the Police:

third engineer, same ship. His Worship indicated that as Mr. J. G.

head of the department, the com-jengineer,rvis, acting thirû

has gone

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MARY PICKFORD.

TO VISIT CHINA WITH "DOUG."

AMERICAN FLIGHT PROGRESS.

James Woodhouse-to give him his real name--began life with the of an officer, he was born at Brigh brightest of prospects. The son ton, and was intended for the sea, but the Navy did not appeal to him..

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JAPANESE SHIPPING. According to the China Writing from Kobe, a special cor- an engineering firm that he made It was when he was employed by Express and Telegraph Miss respondent of the Hamburger Nach the slip--the theft of a bicycle-for Mary Pickford, film actress, and richten, describing the her husband, Mr. Douglas Fair effects of the earthquake on the com- months' imprisonment, and he has general which he was sentenced to six banks, have arrived in England meres and industry of Japan, gives always claimed that failure to and subsequently intend making a the following results of his inquiries obtain work when released caused Mr. J. W. Laverick, from leave, world tour, visiting France. Nor-ne to the position of the national him to adopt thieving has gone second engineer, "Fooway, Sweden, Spain, and Russia, mercantile marine Shipping also Mr. J. A. Gordon Seask de-shing."

add continuing eastward through has to complain that there are no

"profession." fended and Detective Inspector Mr. W. B. Girahura, acting seSiberia, China, and Japan, and signs of recovery. Like the com- shunned all vices except, stealing. Daring and elegant, he has Pincott had charge of the case for conr engineer. "Fooshing," has gone back to the States.

bercial world in general, so ale Landladies with whom he stayed shipping experienced a brief revival looked upon him as an excellent immediately after the occupation of lodger, prompt in his payments, the Ruhr, but this could not with- and at all times most affable. stand the prevailing depression. Owing to the censation of the ex- himself on minimising the annoy- Woodhouse has always prided ports of coal from the Rubr. Denance caused by his thefts, and in Vetorofu, Kurlie Islands, May 19. had to draw their coal requirements is known to have committed he mark, Belgium, Holland und Italy more than 100 burglaries which he Mr. C, Harvie Brown, chief off-arrived here.-Reuter

The American world Biers have from America, and for this purpose had always "tidied up", before cer, "Anjou," has gone acting ma He ordered a formal remand ofter, same shin.

Tokyo, May 19-A navy official Japanese ships were used.

As leaving times the arrival of the American tries in northern Europe were very story of his burglaries supplied by moreover the iron and steel indus- one week, the case to come up then

Mr. C. Cartrall, second officer, planes at 205 this afternoon at stack, extemave orders want to

Scotland Yard has a detailed provided one of the other Magistristan," has gone chief officer, Toshimoye Lake which is one America, from which fack again himself. Its compilation has shown rates could take it at the time.

"Anjou." Bail was allowed in the sum of

mile distant from the village of Japanese shipping derived a not in- Mr. R. H. Friedlander has been Toshimoye.

the "Gentleman Burglar" to be $500,

appointed second, officer, "Gorgi-been chosen as a more suitable Yetorofu island has

considerable advantage,

possessor of a wonderful memory, As a result of all this, and in after time questioned him he has landing place. The flight was connection sleo. with the export of never contradicted himself. ---Shipping & Engineering.

for though detectives have time made under perfect conditions coal from.. the big mines of the according to reports from Para- South Manchurian Railway. in Fu chance of reform, but, wounded BILLIARDS.

mushiru, Hitokappu, this morn-stun und Huno, the Japanese freight in France, he deserted on his return The war gave Woodhouse a |ing--Reuter..

market about this time reached its to England, and again started his highest point since the armistice,

plaint had first been made to him. third engineer, Mingaung. "Accordingly he did not propose to Mr. W. Mel. Miller, third en-

take the case himself and he gineer, Mingeang," is on leave. expected that either Mr. E. W. Hamilton of the Yaumati Court or Mr. C. D. Melbourne of the Supreme Court'would sit,

CHINA WAR VETERAN.

DEATH OF 'SIR JOHN DUNNE.

Captain J. 5. Liddell, of the Anjou," is on reserve..

stan.

HO KOM TONG CUPS,'

The death is, announced in Playing in the above handicap

Devon on April 20 in his 90th year at the Palace Hotel last night, Mr. of Sir John Hart, Dunne who had 5 J. Bradsell (-roo) beat Mr. J. A. a-splendid military record extend- Da Luz (-100) by 250-191. ing over 46 years. He served Highest Breaks were:-Mr. throughout the campaign of 1860 Bradsell: 27, 26, 21, 18, 16, 15. Mr. in North China, including the Luz: 23, 22, 21, 18. 16, 15. action at Sinho and the taking of Tangku.

D'OISY OFF AGAIN.

We learn from Canton that

Captain d'Olay, the, French aviator, left the Tai Sha Tou aero-

meets Mr. L. Antonio (-125), game To-night, Mr. W. Wong (150)

to commence at 9 p.m

Baby's Own Tablets

drome at 7 this morning, bound MAKE HER BABY PLUMP

for the North.

AND WELL-A CANADIAN

AUSTRALIAN

AVIATION.

MELBOURNE, May 19.

tthe

ROBBER IN BOX..

whereby the forage of laid up ships criminal activities. was reduced from over 110,000 to about 70,000 toner the shipping opmpanies which did not belong to "Conference, such as the Wing Commander Gobis and Kokumi, Kawasaki, Yamashita, and Flying Officer Macintyre have Teikoku Kisen Kaizi, formed arrived in a seaplane escorted by a pool for the maintenance or increase cheered by enormous crowds in succeeded. In August last year, feet of aeroplanes. They were of freight mates, and in this thoy WHY TWO MEN WAITED AT

JEWEL SHOP. ing the beflagged foreshore as they however, commercial depression: alighted safely in the suburb of again set in, and put an end to the

St. Kilda. completing a round upward sweep of the freight market Two respectablz dressed young Australia flight, the greatest in the The pool rate fell from 280 to 180 men took a large packing case to history of Australian aviation. yen, and the result of the earth-the shop of Herr Goebel, a Berlin The distance was 8,500 miles and quake, as I was told, was a general jeweller, and appeared to be occupied ninety flying hours. confusion in marine transportation.greatly annoyed when they found 6th April. The airmen as they freight market had been much luncheon hour. The airmen left Melbourne on the In any case, however, the Japanese that the place was shut for the stepped on the pier were greeted livelier than either the European or They lifted it from the cart and by Federal and State Ministers the American,

accordingly put it against the door of the shop.

Girl

MOTHER'S TESTIMONY. Mr. Alcide Lepuce, of Ste Beatrix and representatives of the Air Japanese ulipowners found them. After waiting three-quarters of an Quebec, Casuan, wires: BabyOwn Force of the navy and army subso-solves in a position to buy ships hour they quite lost their patience, attended. the civic abroad, particularly steamers of the declared they would not wait

London, May 19.-Under- Tablets were of great help to my baby.quently writing is proceeding of the They related her bowels and stomada reception-Rester. Australian Commonwealth loan of and made her plump and wet." £10,000,000 at five per cent, price The ailments of childhood-con- £100, redeemable în 1935-45, the tipation, indigestion, colic, er, nu, vald, same as the existing issue.quickly banished, through the use of wormaterthing prinsə di—cas-be- Reuter.

Berlin, May 18. A plebiscite Bay Dwn Tab ets. They are & mild at Hanover has rejected a proposal yet thorough laxative which speedy for the secession of the province

another minute, and went off with the case.

Ten minutes later the jaweller returned, unlocked the door of his

smaller size, their purchases am- ointing to a total of 300,000 tons. At the end of 1928 Japen's mercan- tila marina compiasd 9,237-chips,- with 3.total of 3,580,000 tons. hop, and found that the whole of his stock of rings, bracelets, and watches had been cleared out.

Best, Liniment

Tokyo, May 19-Late last gutes the bowels and sweetens the of Hanover from Prussia Reutersqual to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It showed that a panel had been cut night two cars of the Tokyo atimael. Guaranteed to contain no han Tanab

For cats and bruises, there is nothing "An examination of the door -Yokohama electric railway collid hamful drags, they can be given to the Paris, May 18-The death has only relieved the pulp almost instant out with a saw and replaced, and ed. A motorman was killed and youngest infant with perfect safety.

Jy, but it is an antiseptío Eniment and 50 passengers injured, some or post free 60 cents per vist, from Dr. noted philanthropist and a leading wound to heal without any danger of Holmes to see that a neat carpen

Your chemist sella Baby's Own Tablets OCCUFred of M. de la Meurthe, & bestappied, promptly a cures the it did not require a Sherlock seriously. They were conveyed williams Medicine Co... 60 Klangse figure in aviation and motoring: to hospital-Reuter

blood poiton. You cannot afford to be ter and clover, thief (had been Road, Shanghai,

Reuter

without it; " "Bold" averywhere.

hidden in the packing case. WRA

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