A
FRIDAY MAY 23° 1924
BOY BANDIT'S CRIME.
ATTACK ON PARIS TAXI. DRIVER...
CITY EQUITABLE.
BEVAN TO PAY, BEVAN
CINEMA NOTES
THE CHINA MAIL.
FIGHT IN. COMMONS.
Tising of the
There are some who will always) APOLOGIES AND REGRETS. associate pleasantries with the LONDON, May.. 22,
historical state of Virginia. To A Paris taxi-cab driver named-
In delivering judgment in the think of, it in terms of fragrant
Apologies all round und a stem ad- arrow City Equitable case, Mr. Justice tobacco or beautiful women would the use of unpurlinuntary expres Delapierre has had a
monition from the Speaker against escape from being murdered on a Romer found that the Official be doing it an injustice. History sins, satisfactorily tognated the lonely road near Versailles by a boy Receiver's action failed against all is indebted to it for men like incidents which, gave rise to the n- who, accompanied by a girl friend, the directors except Bevan, against Woodrow Wilson chartered his cab with the object whom an leider was made for the Washington and literature his Sparkbrook) and Mr Bharan and George counter between Mr. Amors (C., of stealing it as soon as they found payment of £247,000 in respect of reserved its niche for The (Soo. Gorbuls) at the risin themselves in a sufficiently lonely losses sustained by the Company, Virginians," a novel dedicated to House of Commons lute on Wedner- anot. Delapierre was hailed in the-Reuter.
[In March last, after a twenty.
the late Theodore Roosevelt. Rue de Rivoli at one a.. hy
relay night in mail week, "when an Lucien Chevrier, aged 17, who four days' hearing in the Chancery The film version of the book is exchange of blows took place,**** said he wished to be driven Court, Mr. Justice Romer reserved to be screened at the Queen's Tho Speaker mid Recently to Versailles. Chevrier was judgment in the case in which the Theatre from to-day till Monday kis has been a growing hit of accompanied by a 19-year-old Official Receiver, as liquidator of nex. For a real-insight into life making murliamentary expressions girl friend, Yvette Paitre. The the City Equitable Fire Insurance close to nature this feature will be across the floor during debaté anl car had just passed through a Co., asked on a misfeasance sum-hard to beat. A romance is inter-T shall expect the support endetine Wood near Versailles when mons that Gerard Lee Bevan, who woven with the doings of a strong Whole Flenses in putting a stop to il. Chevrier signalled the driver to was sentenced on December 5, minded cow-puncher and a sweet (Cheers.) Yesterday," [map hofors stop, and, saying that his com-1922, and the directors and the young school-teacher who enjoys the rising, of the fions, a mest panion was ill, asked for a glass auditors of the Company, be order his protection. At no time is the disenderly interpretion was made by of water. As this could not heed to pay £2,000,000, the amount of love story submerged to the hon, member and but for the obtained in such a place, the driver the losses resulting from Bevan's nieturization of the glories of the felt in my duty to “nime" the mem:
automatie adjournment. I should hävikk restarted, but had only gone a little frauds. The respondents denied way when the window beliinid hirm the allegation that they were guilty was lowered and Chevrier, leaning of breach of trust.} forward, fired two revolver slots into the back of his neck. The driver strutgered from his seat and collapsed into the roadside ditch, where Chevrier, still holding the revolver, followed him. The chauffeur pleaded with the boy not to kill him, but to be content with
rubbery, if that was his motive, whereupon the young bandit ordered him to make off before he was shot again. When the police were called to the scene they found the cab abandoned, but a slip of paper dropped within a few yards of it put them on the bandit's track,
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JAPANESE POLITICS.
The
TOKYO, May 21, developments i the
A
EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
Battles of the British Navy from the time of the Armada. to the Zeebrugge raid will be staged in a tank in this building-
Wembley. British Government Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition at
West but each scene is presented her to the rose unless he had mu with rythm and precision so that a proper withdrawni. interest is sustained in the thrill-Infiture. I do not pep in such ing plot to the end, Studded here ones to use the lesser penalty of and there with genuine excite, one day's suspension. The credi ment and rich scenery this feature of Parliament is involved, and m should come up to the require determined that it shall be respected. LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. ments of the most fastidious, -
(Cheers,)
political future are beclouded with thing To Think About" suggests incertainty, and any attempts to predict the solution of the Opost-the title unless it be that all our tion are purely speculative at pre-destinies are shaped for was und sext
that right thinking will make Interest is being centred uporings right. Looking at the the coming visit of Baron Kiyoura point from another point of view to Kyoto, where he is to meet the it will be seun that the foregoing statesman, Marquis Saionji. in self provides abundant food
Mr. Buchanang Tast night
Pence was made to a action of the No particular point in "Some. Į speech was made" in which o "refere
very poor kopli włem ↑ represent this Houlas reformers So irritated me Diar L. in flanger of the right be, member for one of the Rimmingham divisions (Mr. Arvi, the moment, used on epithet towed
at expression I now regret and wish nepredly to withdraw. a1
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It was a fragment of anold envelope beating the names and addresses the possibilities of a Coalition or a thing to think about.
Opinion is still divided between for reflection, more so than someone but buying even of the hoy and his companion,
used you (the Speaker) any pain which the gist had accidentally pure Kenseikai Ministry to succeed dropped from her purse. The girl,
Baron Kiyoura, who is confidently. In this picture which was put in the matter. (Cheers,). who was found at her lodging in expected to resign after the wedd-on at the Star Theatre last night Mr. Amery: I gladly accept, with Paris, told the police that Chevrier, in celebrations, though certain and will be on view till Saturdayout reserve, the vory frank express after living with her for some quarters incline towards another Glorin Swanson gives a clever per-ion of eget which the hon. member time, fell short of money, and interim Ministry, to allow the formance of a girl who resorted to as offered, and i hope that he during their ride to Versailles he political atmosphere to clear upright thinking" to adjust a mis- his side will bear me no ill-will for suddenly informed her that he Reuter.
take in her life: Cecil B. de Mille, elios men in the heat of the m had not a sou, and intended to
OSAKA, May 21. the famous director. has instilled meat and under some provocation. rob ife chaiffeur. On hearing this Claudel, arrived last night from romance, portrayed in such a light or the Minister of Health had a
M. Merlin, together with M. into the film an
sunt piso like to assure him she fainted, and did. net recover Tokyo and
such a light in anything I said of the green until after, having been unable
was entertained at that it gives all furiously to think intention of making light of the real to restart the cab, Chevrier luncheon in the Public Hall by about.
surings 4 he unemplegast in our told her they would have to walk officials and business men.
(great cities, whom We are all equally
back to Paris.
Replying to addresses of welcome
soon squandered in the company, had
the girl declares that she had no knowledge of the use he intended.. to make of R.
CONSULAR SERVICE.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Reuter.
concluded
ARRIVALS.
WARDROBE DEATHS.
NOVEL WAY OF ENDING LIVES.
Kee)
In Potsdam Ida Pokutzki and her lover, Richard Muller, hadj
Fu King, (Leong Hing from Saigon.-G44.
Promethean, (Luen Fat) from Saigon.-B56.
from
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carrying His Majesty's Mails..will ba dospatched from this port at Noon оп TUESDAY, the 27th May, taking Cargo for the above Porta.
Silk and Valuablo Cargo for Italy, Frande and London (under arrange mont) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceeding to Bombay and there tran shipped to the on-carrying Steamer for Marseilles and Londen.
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found life so monotonous that THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. they both determined to end it.
LONDON and STRAITS.
At the girl's flat they both dressed themselves completely in From MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, white, carefully made a large wardrobe airtight with wet cloths, passed a rubber tube from the gas tap into the wardrobe through a small hole; and then, after turning
THE Steamship
Toyei Maru, (M. S. K.) Knotsu-B54.
Pong Tong, (Yuen Sing Fat),
Bros.) from Yokohama.--A5 from Saigon, Swatow.-C.,
C. Lopez Y. Lopez, (Bortho
"BENVEVUE* Hakodate Maru, (B. & S) from
Consignees of Cargo are hereby Shanghai. Kowloon Wharf..
Chekiang (Swed. Trad) from
the gas full on, caused the ward-, informed that all Goods are being Singapore Kowicon, Wharf. robe to fall forward face down- landed at their risk into the hazar- dous and or extra hazardous Go Sumatra, (P. & O.) from Kobe, wards over them.. Shanghai.A.
They were thus both imprison-downs of the Hongkong and Kow- Lycaon, (B. & S.) from Livered in an air-tight cupboard and loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence, and/or from the wharves, pool, Singapore.-Holt's Wharf. died.
delivery may be obtained. Preussen, (Arnhold) from Ham-| |
Fort Bayard-Co's Wharf. burg, Manila.-Kowloon Wharf,
Hok Canton,, (Hong On) from
As he was walking to the Baptist ton.-West Point.
Chungking, (B. & S.) from Can-church Mr. Osmond Ayers, of Lang- borough-road. Wokingham, Berk- shiro, a retired tradesman, fell dead in the street.
New Mathilde, (Yik Tai) from Canton.West Point:
Canton West Point.
Choshu Maru, (N) Y. K.) from
Nanyo Maru,(N..Y. K.)' from
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DEPARTURES,
Ferm (YKK) for Keelung.— May 23.
CONSIGNEES.
From PORTLAND, ORE., JAPAN-PORTS, ̈etc:
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No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowe, ed after the 23rd Inst, will be subject and all Goods remaining undeliver-
to rent.
must be presented to the Under All claims against the steamer
eigned on or before 6th June -or-they-will-not-be-recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are... to he left in the Go- downs, where they will be examin- ed on the 23rd inst., at 10a.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
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Billa of Lading will be counter- signed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. Agents. Hongkong, 17th May, 1934,
NOTICE TO CONBIGNEES.
ELLERMAN LINE.
From UNITED KINGDOM and
Chevrier was by the Mayor of Osaka, and the arrested a few hours later at a-President of the Chamber of child will triumph over the most
How upright love and it cheeryxbits bele (les) place where the had arranged to Commerce, M. Merlin said that stubborn convention is the thement
Mr. Lansbury afded this he is meet the girl. The young bandit, who is the son of prosperous become closer through the developing at the Coronet to-day and to-and here)
Franco-Japanese, relations had of "Kindred of the Dust," show, bad leted, the Chair, Callighter parents, left his home after stealing from his mother 3,000f, which he ment of trade.
morrow. A touching portrayal is The part of the incident in Han- M. Merlin said that his mission given by Miriam Cooper as the sand is as follows: of Paitre, who was a chance acquain-"
a satisfactory
Mr. Anore: The right hon, gen- young girl who after being the tance,
He bought the revolver arrangement. He would welcome victim of circumstances. marries theman did just now that the House only a day or two when his exchange of views while stay-the son of a rich man The will ages with him, "and. I think Sikiang, (M. M. Cie) for Shang-COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO. funds were almost exhausted, but at Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe father-in-law refuses to accept the that it will agree with him, that the hai-May 23.
Haitan. (Man Wing) for Saigon. (Operating United States Government nevitable but as the film provuris des in feel, in these cireum- gresses, h
Ships) he is gradually won overpres, show a very reasonable-May 23-
Haifoong, (Douglas) for Foochw by his sympathy for a cheryl facts of the cares, sad I can Swatow.-May 23.
nxasure of consideration of the get- THE WORLD COURT.
grandchild,
Help contrasting the detailed facts of It would not be fair to disclose the position of particular, lomilord WASHINGTON, May zz.the inner working of the plot to a this way in which the courts Manchester Civilian, (YKK.)TH Steamship The Senate Foreign Relations those who have not seer the pic have dealt with this case, with the for Keelung-May 23, Committee
"HANNAWA" has discussed
Patrick Henry, (Pacific Mail) for having, arrived from above ports, the ture as it might spoil their appre- Vagerundilies, and the "sob FOR World Court question with results ciation. Suffice is it to say, how-stuff. Which we have heard in this Singapore-May 23-
which several Senators predicted ever, that with Ralph Graves as Interruption." There is Oanfa, (B. & S) for New York, CONSIGNEES are requested to pre sent their Bills of Lading in exchange might lead to an agreement. The the young son who proves his nothing in what we have heard from Manila-May 23.
for report will be sent to the Senate mettle and Lionel Belmore as the would, in the least, justify the at-couver, Nagasaki. May 23. LONDON, May 22.1.
Protesilus, (B. & S.) for Vau-fmediate della ery from alongside the right hon.. calleman which
Delivery Ordere, and take before the adjournment of the hardened parent, the director tempt originally mide in the Mea- The mual meeting of the session. Some secators opined R. A. Walsh, has succeeded in war which has now, to all intents, Tientsin, Swatow.-May 23
"CITY OF SHANGHAI" Association of British Chambers of that an agreement was reachable making a picture with a wide passed an of existener
Chung Hing, (B. & S.) for steamer,
All cargo not taken delivery from having strived, Consignees of Cargo by Commerce cordially approved the scheme submitted by the President posal for membership on the pre- upon the Harding-Coolidge pro-
C. Lopez Y. "Lopez, Botelho Steamer by 20th May, 1924, will her are informed that all goods are being be landed into the hazardous and/or landed at their risk into the hazardona for British Consular Service sent Court, with the
ippeal.
Mr. Buchanan He is only a Bros.) for Manila-May 23. scholarships fund of at least Hughes safeguards, included as
little swine_griltersnipe. Hon.
Hakodate Maru, (NY.K) for non-hazardous godown of the Hong and/or extra-bazardous Godowns of Menhirs ;"""Order" and "With-Bombay, Singapore.-May 23.
kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Holt'a Wharf, whenes delivery may be £10,000 to provide scholarships, definite antendments to the Court each valued at £80 yearly, for sons statute as specifically ratified by
draw T
Nanyo Maru, (Y.K.K.) for Hal-Co., Ltd., at consignees risk, whence obtained. Mr. Speaker: The hon. member phong, Hoihow-May 23.
delivery may be obtained. of British members of the British the signatories to the protocol. It
Na claims will be admitted after the for the Gorbals division of Glasgow
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods have left the Godowns, and all commercial, diplomatic and cou is said to be practically unanimous.
must not use those expressions.
cargo will be examined by Mestra, Gooda remaining undelivered after sular services tenable for four y agreed that the United States years. at any British public school could not agree to any court
Anderson and Ashe. (Marine Survey. 27th May, 1924," will be subject to ors) at the Godown on 26th May, rent, plan binding her to recognise the
over for Murch show a 30 per cent.
Figures of the Russian trade turn-1924, at 10 a.
All claims ogsfart the Steamer must authority of such tribunal to
dense as compared with Feb- the goods have left the steamer or before, 3rd June, 1924,
No claims will be adultted after be presented to the Undersigned on or zonder ex parte advisory opinions.
or they -Reuter's American Service.
Godowns, and all good remaining will not be recognised. undelivered aftт 27th May, 1924, will be subject to rent.
SONS.
Warsaw, May 22,-Thy Soviet Tegation here has ordered the local Soviet trade delegation to refrain from purchasing German goods, it - appears that a similar order, doubt-, lessly due to the recent incident in Berlin, has been given to all other; Soviet mula delegations.
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London, May 27.In tho House of Commons, Mr. Wehb an- j nounced the Government's intention.
so-called
A HUGE RESERVOIR..
WORLD'S LARGEST ARTIFICIAL LAKE. ́
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Mr. Lansbury The right, hem. gentleman has do right to talk about
We have had much of thi. [lon. Members: "Order! After all we have got reary. our flints, Interruption. I
The Assouan, on the Nile, and the Roosevelt, in the United States, I beinni half-nest eleven of the rank as the biggest dams in the clock, Mr. Speaker adjourned the l world. In the near future, however, House, without question put, pur- HELD IN AFFECTION. distinction in the Hume reservoir,
Australians, expect to claim the suant to the Standing Order.
MR. WOODS AND THE JAPANESE.
TOKYO, May 21 All sections of the Press und
tion.
A TRIBUTE FROM INDIA.
HOW BABY'S OWN TABLETS HELP IN TEETHING.
now being built at the junction of the Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers.
PENSIONS "SCENE"
Planned in the first place to harness a supply of water for cellor of the Exchequer, Lave rise to A reply by Mr. Snowden. Chan- irrigation purposes, an extension to be carried out with the object of of this mammoth scheme is about brief scene" the House of He had been asked about widowed
Commens.
to appoint a committee to investigate public unite in eulogising, Mr. the question of obtaining necessary, Cyril Woods, U.S. Ambassador to developing hydro-electric power mothers' pensions, and when he was markets for the country's exparts, Tokyo, and regretting his resigna- The dam will be carried to a height reminded that they we apart of sufficient for a capacity of 1,100,000 the Labour programme, ho said that The Jiji remarks:-"Few acre feet, and the work will be so American Anibassadors have ever constructed as to permit of a later every could not be accomplish- won greater respect and affection increase to 2,000,000 acre feet.
od in a brief session. from the Japanese, and even the The estimate cost of land resump-right hon. gentleman has dropped
“Are we to understand that the i feelings engendered by the tion fora reservoir of 1,100,000 acre widows' pensions?'' naked Mr. Mas For little onus of all nations Baby's Immigration legislation do not feet is £418,000, and the cost of Own Tablete, the Canadian ohildren's alter the fact that Japan is most road deviation will be £300,000,y right hon, friend can undor
torman (L., Rusholme). remedy, are spally helpful. There is grateful to Mr. Woods for his a latter of praiba and thanke roosived presentation of Japan's cause. In from Mr. Baron, head olerk at tho, its true light": Cavalry School, Sagor, India,"
My baby ion. ago 8 months, had been subject to various makudies usual
among infants during their teething CAPTURED BY BRIGANDS. poriod", writes Me barma “ Diarrhoea with alow fever was the leading trouble. The child purgod as often a 30 times
giving a total estimate 1 cust of the stand what his intelligence enables: dam, not including special outlet him to comprehend," answered Mr., works for power of £2,547.000 Snowdon. The inland lake that will be thus
Liberal members were very angry. formed will be the largest artificial and members everywhere demanded the irrigation scheme in conjunction my thing before.", criod one. sheet of water in the world, and "Withdraw ! He's done the will be the most comprehensive "Does Mr. Snowders think that by FOOCHOW, May 22. and most extensive in existence. giving such an answer he helps the Mr. Dinsmore, Mr. Mackay and Sides of hills are being torn away course of public business?" asked in 24 hours and vomited undigested three Chinese have been attacked by gigantic excavators and steam Mr. Masterman milk. When i commance giving him by brigands above Shahsion. Mr shovels. The operators are attract The right hon. gentleman's ques Baby's Own Tablets his condition up Dinsmore peared to be slingst hopeless, but the escaped to Shahsfen, and there and regularservices of motor buses Sulem
wounded; and ing large numbers of sightseers, tion was offensive, contenta of ons bottle had a marvellons died on the 20th inst.
answered Mr. No and Non- ly soothing effect, and by the time three
and cars run on both sides of these shouted members) botting were fuished he bad regalsed
Murray from the towns of Albury (Mr. Snowden), had already stated. Но his fall strength
and Wodonga ~~No homo whors there are young
he said that the Cabinet were con- children abould be without Baby (lyn.
mdering, the metty and that as soon Tablots They are: en over-ready
worms.
Was
captivity-Reuter, vel
Mr. Mackay and his party are to
~Best Liniment
as it was possible to deal with the ready for infantile ladigeation, con- For cats and bruites, there is nothing
Peking. May 22-"At a meeting question by legislation, that would stipation, colle, diarrave, testbing equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It of the Diplomatic Body yesterday be done pairs, aroup. Golds and
nou only roll vos the pin almost instant it was resolved" to send the Mr. Masterman : My question was ly, but it is a sutiseptic: lintment and Chinese Government all available not in the least degree, offensive. If Druggie's self them, or past free, 60 when applied promptly sures the detalls regarding personal claffus it were the Freaker would haua pra- cents the vin from Dr. Vi bems wound to host without any danger in connection with the Lincheng vorted me from putting it. I was Medicine Co, 60 Kinugao, Road; blond poison. You cannot afford to be Shangba
without it. Bold, everywhere outrage—Reuter
merely asking for information:
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All claims against the steamer Mr. Esmond Harmsworth (C.. must be presented to the Undersign Isle of Thanet); Isn't this-the so-ed on or before 7th June, 1924, or cond time, the right hon. gentleman they will not be recognized. has made a similar reply? He made! No Fire Insurance whatever will exactly the same reply, so the hon. be effected. Tront (Col. Grotton). and gallant member for Burton-on-
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The Speaker: I saw no reason to interfere with the question.
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CONTINENT.
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All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be ormined on soy Tuesdays or Fridays between the hours of 10.45 am. and Nroa, within the free storage period of one week
No Firs Insurance has been effectéð. Bills of Lading will be countersignedi
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