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JENISDAY” MAY, 28 1994.

THE CHINA MAIL.

NEW PEAK CHARGES. LOCAL ARCHITECTS FINED. ITALIAN SOVEREIGNS VISIT. CASTLE PEAK COLLISION.

'DISCUSSIÓN AT “THE ANNUAL MEETING.

A SHAREHOLDER'S » PROTEST.

DIVERGENCE FROM PLANS.

Mesure. Palmer "and Tarmer, thi well-known him of architects, Wore | Islamionéd, betoro Mr. B. E. Liu-)

BRILLIANT SCENE AT THE

GUILDHALL."

London, May 27,

The Italian sovereigns and

WERE THE BRAKES ON?

OWNER CALLED. :

CANTON NEWS.

IS THE STRIKE OFF?,

Characteristic of most news from Canton, the latest reports to hand concerning the threatened general',

it

Dell Eija Morning for divorgetico from Prince Piedmont, and Princose. Chief interest in to-day's pro strike and business stoppage are plang submitted to the Puble Works Mafalda received an enthusiastic ceedings of manslaughter against contradictory. From one source At the annual meeting this Department us respect of dow, of welcome at the City to-day when the two bus drivers involved in is learnt that the strike, is off, or morning of the Peak Tramways souses to be used as quarioss for the they were presented with a golden the Castle Peak collision centred at least postponed as the Canton authorities have made a concos. Company, the Chairman (Mr. D. E. quo of the China Sugar Raining casket at a luncheon at the Guild-round the question of the brakes.

hall where there was a brilliant Expert advice (that of Mrsion, while other sources give Clark) announced that the director, Causeway Bay.

Last Wellnesday the contractor sene. Twelve British royaltics, J. Smith, Acting Chief Engineer detalls of the various trades which had definitely decided to make a uniform charge for users of the appeared in answer to the summons the Promier and members of the of the Kowloon-Canton Railway) have already." downed tools,

and tus defence was that he had Cabinet, distinguished soldiers was to the effect that no brakes Passengers from Canton have railway,"

tirne not been very much above the asked if the protests of residentsby the architects. Accordingly personages were present ineluding | driver and that the footbrakes to say if an exodus nas begun.

Mr. A. V. Aptar, a shareholder, merely complied with instructions and sailors and other prominent had been appiled at the

of the collision by

eithe: normal and it is, therefore, difficult at May Road had been considered, was decided to, take out a new sum-Rajuh Kapurthala. The banquet | were fentirely' ' out of order, HeThe samne may be said of steamara mons against Alessis. Palmer and ing hall was profusely decorated came to this conclusion from ex eaving Canton for Macao. Up- Turner, for whom Mr. L. G. Bird with pink rosea and British and aminations of the buses made at cargo, on the other hand, has been appeared in Court.

Italian flags

o'clock on the evening of the all but exclusively confined to collision. Mr. Campbell Prosser shipments for Shamden and Eur. (for the defence): Surely, Mropean hongs but in this connection Smith, you not believe it is pointed out that imports loko, that a maa ia his kopsc Canton from Hongkong have been would go into the streets of Hougelow average since the tow-boat koug with neither hand nor fool nike and the report of Dr. Sun's break in order.

Jouth.

The Chairman king "1199.99 the 79 people who signed 40 were not ticket holders and they couja

were not

Mr. A. E. Wright, Building Au- hardly consider them. The directhority, in the witness-box stated tors hag defuitely decided to what recesses bad been made in Lestablish the new charges:

which the walls supulated in the plan submitted. Uross-examined by Mr. Bird, Mr. Wright admitted that, the recesING uad no auect, hygiendo er ganitory, or was the accounodation involved. ne could not say off hand whether they would affect the construction.

Mr. Apcar said he did not think the Company were justified in raising the charges for May Road residents.

The Chairman: We are not exactly increasing the rates. We are making a uniform charge and May Road residents will get the benefit when they wish to visit friends on the higher levels. They can now go on their ticket whereas they had to pay before. The lower level have the same Acheme.

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Mr. Apcar:The lower level system cannot be compared wit the Poak railway. An extra charge. Is made at certain points,

The Chairman; I meant that s $10 ticket would take passenger anywhere on the lower level.

The matter then dropped. The annual meeting is reported clsewhere.

BILLIARDS.

HO KOM TONG CUPS.

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Mr. Bird replied that -in” tho course of an experience bere extend ing upwards of twenty years, he had known it to be a univeral practco.

iterations were made titel and they were afterwards marked out in red ink on the approved plan which w returned to the P. W. D. before the certificats was issuedi

The site anons complained of had no material effect on the buildings, continued Mr. Bird, and were quite common in Chinese tenements. Be also pointed out purtalle! instances, such as the A. P. C. building and the Bank of Canton which, he de clared, were full of alterations which had to be proceeded with. If the hard and fast rule had been folletved these buildings woulil net låte bçen - completed even by now.

measuring twenty-two inches.

King victor Elsinkuver.

do

Mr. Smith: But they do..

In the course of furines ` cross- examination Mr. Smith cast dabt on the. efficiency

of the tests. mado, by .the owners of buses in the Colony.

The employer of the two drivers was called and dented that t footbrakes were out of order. Hi nad tested nem tuat morning

The case was adjoomad later in the day.

ATTACK ON WOMAN. KENNEDY TOWN AFFAIR.

It is stated that Yang Shi-kam, Me Civil Governor, who is passing rough Hougkung en route to Shanghai, revoked the order for nationalisation öt ma.oos" before: leaving. Another report is that the Hure conservative members of Ur. sau's party prevalted on those re- ponsible to rescind the order or Jut it off for the present. Other -stions besides that of the privileges of houses fronting on ine roads are involved. Those

who are making capital of the, proposed strike are aiming at the

GOLFERS.

HAVE

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"MOLLUSCA".

STUDS

FITTED то YOUR SHOES".

ENSURE

LADIES' $2.00 BET.

AND

PORTS

FIRM STANCE.

GENTS" $2.25 SET. DEPT.

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repeal of all new levies on pro-JOOGIGIOIELGIJIMONCIENCIA

rty &c., and. It is now hinted uat a definite settlement of all the.

An Indian chauffeur believed toutstanding questions will be the

noon.

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bject of the strike leaders.

The Hongkong purchaser for a

• concession which had the effect

ther house and rent taxes would fon but the present agitation and have to be discussed very fully

have been employed by Mr. Johi Arnold of the Steamboat Co., stated to have attacked his wif、arge Canton store, interviewed by with a chopper in a quiet part o.

ne China Mail, said that as far as Kennedy Town yesterday after

he knew at tifhn time to-day, the Mr. T. M. Hazloring, Crown

trike would not take pizde just Solicitor, anumitted that the diver-

report was made to the police vet. The Government had made gerces wetu al substantial character.

by a Chinese contractor whef bringing about a reconsidera- They were four and a half inches

noticed the woman lying in the Replying to the Lord Mayor's road with severe injuries and the and sound for the Hu Komuction of nine inches from a wal! oust King Victor Emmanuel shortly afterwards, the chauffeuil

Last night in the last gan-e of Jeev on either side, constituting & Tong Cups at the Palace Horch, Mr. Bird again pointed out that expressed warm thanks to all, gave himself into custody.

efore bad feeling can be entirely Mr. A. 1. Osmund save a fine the alterations had no effect on the specially to the Prince of Wales As far as can be made out the radicated. His. Information was exhibition of Billiard Osmund stability of the walls, when Mr. for attending the ceremony. He man went from the Government that medicine dealers had already -325 pd Balchip. 170 weTO in opposition. The latter started in Wright id that it was very en declared that Italians would warm-Civil Hospital and took his wife to topped business as a local firm tial that the P. 1. D.'s approval ly appreciate the Lord Mayor's tri-Kennedy Town. When the woman received two cables yesterday: very confident manner and should be obtained before proceed bute to Italian co-operation in the was admitted to hospital it was with instructions to ship no more spectator opened their eyes and ing. The department maintained war, laly earnestly desires to found that both her legs were cargo. expected to see Osmand put to themff of inspectors to see that original proceed, united to the noble British almost severed and that she is

He had heard of a rumour that test but the game had not proceed-plans were conformed with.

nation along paths of progress and likely to have one leg amputated.

Mayor Sun Fo was adamant in his ed far before ho.(Osmund) got the halls to his liking and compiled a proved but as the alteratione had no

His Worship found the omission civilisation.-Reuter

This morning the man came Jecision to carry out the nationalis- beautiful 124 mostly from losing material effect he only imposed royalties visit and of Rome's mand was granted on the applicate had incurred the displeasure of Other news of the Italian before the Magistrate and a retion order and that for this reason hazards. From this point Balchir nominal fine of $20.

opinion of it is to be found else.tion of Detective Inspector Earner." did very little, Osmund. occupying

other-leading Canion officials. the tablemost of the night. It took

where.]

It is inadvisable to discuss the him one hour and twenty minutes

matter while sub-jadice but it is to complete the game, he having to

interesting to recall that the score 575 points. His.chief breaks

chauffeur was involved in a fight were 124, 76, 66, 65.37, 35, 21, 20.

some days back when Mr. Arnold 18, 15, S. Balchin could only

had to fire a round into the air to -manage 25, 14. 13. and did not rub

deter a number of other Indians off his handicap points scoring

from causing breach of the peace nuly 123,

near his house. It is also hinted that the man accused his wife of infidelity."

SEMI-FINAL..

A

LOCAL PROPERTY.

MARKET VERY QUIET.

RUSSIAN MAGISTRATES.

SUSPENSION OF DEATH SENTENCES..

Moscow, May 27. The Central Executive of the Soviet has telegraphed to Lenin- grad ordering the suspension of the death sentences on the 17 judges.-Reuter.

In an article on the Hongkong property market, the local "Tsun Wan Yat Po" saya that during the last formight there has been a marked decrease in the number of property transactions at legal offices with a resulting increase in rates of interest for mortgage on [After a sensational trial on May 24 of a number of judges,

A "good game ought to be wit nessed to-night in the semi-final. Mr. L. Antonio -125 meeting Mr. 6. Spry (145 at 9 pain. Te-morrow | property. night Mr. A. 1. Osgrund will) mie Mr. F. E. Silva

MEMORIAL DAY.

AMERICAN LADIES TO .COMMEMORATE

To cuumemorate Memorial Day, May 30, a day specially set aside in inemory of Unton soldiers who fell during the American Civil War, American ladies will meet at the U. S. Consulate General and will proceed to Happy Vally to lay wreaths graves of Aronricans buried there.

Memorial Day, or ecoration Day, is a solemn observance of Americans throughout the world.

It serves as a lasting commemora tion of the historical Civil War, a which virtually laid the foundations of the American Republic.

All ladies interest and who wish to participate in the memorial are asked to be at the Cemetery not jater than 10 am.

BIG ARMS SEIZURE.

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A HEATED COURT.

THICK, ATMOSPHERE `AT KOWLOON.

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"LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The P. & O. steamer"Nadera” ad a perfect voyage home, "without a ripple" on the water.

that the Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe is The China Mail regrets to learn ill of pleurisy at the Peak Hospital

For the 24 hours ending the 27 inst, one case of diphtheria, one case-enteric": fever, 1 case paratyphoid fever, and one case cerebrospinal fever-all Chineso | ~were notified.

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Complaint is made by the

The vernacular paper states, examining-magistrates and mem that since the passing of the lawbers of the revolutionary tribunal whereby indiscriminate demolish-by the Supreme Court at Lenin- L-ing is forbidden, property specula-grid on charges of accepting | The new court at Yaumati this

tors were left with only one hope bribes from keepers of houses of morning was decidedly uncom-captain of the Chilean steamer which was the chance that the ill-fame, blackmail, extortion, and fortable. Crowded, as usual, there "Yuet Wah" which has arrived in Rents Ordinance would be disconthe illegal release of prisoners, were no fans working to clear the Hongkong from Saigon that every tinued this year, Last Thursday seventeen were sentenced to heavy atmosphere which hungime the ship, waits for medical was announced that the death; seven to 10 years' impri-[over the small court room from its inspection it is pestered by restrictions would be kept insonment; two to five years'; eight opening at ten o'clock to past sampang with their numbers

Over to three years', while two were mid-day.

covered with rags to avoid being force for another year. and above this owners would not exiled to the Narim Province.] Mr. Hamilton, the Magistrate reported. They never take the be able to pull down their houses

several times commented upon the lightest notice of the orders of his or increase the rentals with the SEVEN TOWNS DAMAGED. excessive heat and anxiously Chinese officers. result that the property market is

enquired of the police sergeant. Dr. Victoria G. Helser, Far now very quiet.

STORMS IN THE MISSISSIPPI when the electrical company were Bast representative of the Rocke coming to repair the wires or to feller Foundation, who is now in 35 Reported Dead.

switch on the current,

In the back of the Court, rip, has issued a warning to the the Philippines on an Inspection Chiness witnesses, defendants and health authorities to take every money," inquiring into title deeds A series of heavy storms have the marely curious gained small precaution against the spread of and completing sales and pur-swept over sections of Southern consolation in the use of their yellow fever to this part of the chases, numbered from three to Mississipi. Reports at present inevitable fans, but in the vicinity world. He said yellow fever is four hundred and this figure had state that 11 people have been of the Bench, the Magistrate, now prevalent in Brazil and that dropped to between twenty and dilled and 24 injured. Serious clerks, P.W.D. representatives and there was great danger, of trans thirty in the last two weeks. damage has been done.-Beuter's Press men were visibly perspiring.

American Service.

Hitherto the number of com- missions a certain legal office had on an average each day, i.c., such as the payment of "bargain.

There has been a little business in mortgages at rates of interest between 1 and 1% per cent. per

Jackson, Mississippi, May 27.

New York, May 27. Reports from Mississippi and month. Money is also tight one neighbouring States show that of the reasons being, it is rumour-storm which swept over the coun ed, that, a large quantity of, silk try have severely damaged seven and rice for export, has been mort towns and villages. Two families gaged to the Chinese banks. The have been wiped out while they threatened strike at Canton bas slept in their homes which were Fourteen cases which were also had its effect on Hongkong demolished. It is estimated that supposed to contain merchandise finance and yesterday the mort-6 persons have been killed and were seized by Ravenne Officers

70 injured. Reuter's American at the Kowloon Godowns. When gage rate rose "a few points,"

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opened they were found to hold

· HONGKONG TRADE.

95 automatics, 60. Luger pistols and 50,000 rounds of ammunition, of German manufacture. The cases were consigned to Hong-BIG TURNOVER LAST YEAR. kong and had been landed from the "Amur 'Maru" which arrived from Bremen, Hamburg and ports.

CHIEF ENGINEER DROWNED.

MAGISTRATE'S COMMENTS.

REGISTRATION OF CHANGES

INLANDLORDS.

Commenting on a case brought by the P.W.D., against the owner of property in Kowloon, Air. E. V. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis tracy this morning said that strong action should be taken by |

Pacific

·MÉGANTLIN

carrying the disease, to Far Eastern parts. He asserted that the most important work of the Rockefeller Founda tion at present is the stamping out of yellow fever in Brazil.

A Boy and His Stomach The boy who osta whatever, whenever

and as much as he pleasen is sarg some time toned very suddenly Chamberlain'

cet instanty agonising a omach and Collo and Diarrhoes Bonody. It stops we pains, but weather eramus D wosketing diarrhoea. Thould be kepi

ended everywhere.

| LABOURS" PROGRAMME OF the authorities with regard to the in every household. Sald and recom

PARA REFORM.

registeye of changes in the ownership of property. It was MR. SNOWDEN OPTIMISTIC. wasting his time and the time of

the public services when they found that when a landlord was sued it appeared in Court und proved that the summonse related

The annual report of the Super- intendent of Imports and Exports

LONDON, May 25. shows that the total trade of Hong,

The House of Commons have kong (excluding treasure) for 1923 passed the second reading of the amounted to £123,335829 as com- Finance Bill without a division, to the previous owner from whom pared with £122,191,837 for 1922. Mr. Phillip Snowden replying he had bought the property, per-

Of this amount imports were valuin the debate expressed the

ed at £61,954.498 (as against opinion that he would be able next haps a year ago

TRAGEDY AT SINGAPORE. £61,213,363 for 1922) and exports at rear by further economies to

Best Lipiment

£61,372,331 (as against 460,978,464 finance the Government's social for 19211.006 KVENNAKERNA reform programme, without any (From Our Own Correspondent, Jreasure Imported during 1923 rate or heavy increase of taxation"

For outs and brilæes, thir. is nothing amounted to £2,798,360 (Including; and he believed that the present email to Chamberlain's- Pain: Balm. If £1538,206, of gold, and £1,03,363 budget provided a sonnet seomomte masoner, rolb von das pain aliu'st instant of silver) Treasuré exported dur- basla oh which next year thely, but it in 'n antisoptin iniment and Ing 1923 amounted to £2372,38) government would be able to build when applied promptly canoes the (including 4,181,780 of gold and an even more satisfactory structure womed to beal without any dangor. of trond poison. You cannot afford to be 10 84.972,699 of silver) saa ko

(Ministerial chetro) —Reute

without it. Eolf everywhere:

GAPORE, May 22, Mr. H. JEtnian, Chief Engineer

A. P. C. steamer" Attaka was accidentally drowned by falling off a gang Way:

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