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PEKING, June 5. A special meeting of Parliament consider the Sino-German Agreentent is being held in camera' this afternoon.

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SCHOOL DAYS."

WESLEY BARRY'S LATEST PICTURE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

One Chinese case of enteric fever was notified yesterday.

According to Reuter cable from Tokyo, the naval scaplane FS exploded, killing five of the.. occupants.

being concerned in an armed rob bery at 50 Sai Nan Street in August last year.

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Wesley Barry's latest picture, "School Days," which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for, the next few days, is a picture that cannot

A Chinese hawker was com fail to delight old and young alike.mitted for trial by Mr. E. W. For the former it will mean recall Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis-The Hongkong Dispensary Dia- ing the enre-free days of youth tracy yesterday on a charge of pensing Department, will be open and for the latter it will mean

for dispensing prescriptions from bringing home the joys of the

10 a.m. to 1 pm and from 6 pm. present. "School Days" does not seek to lecture or sermonise; it has only one aim and that is to was sighted by the "Empress of A waterlogged Japanese junk entertain. This it does with the of Australia" on May 31 at Lat, fullest success, maintaining a high 31 00 N and Long. 141.46 E. Oni level of interest and humour. to the arrival of this ship here yeter COMMERCE AND FINANCE.the very end, when final happiness, day, a death of a Chinese passenger

of course, crowns the young hero's from tuberculosis was notified. adventures. Wesley Barry, as Speck Brown. is an orphan, and For causing an obstruction in his stern old guardian uses the the Central fairway, a junk master) rod freely; so freely, indeed, that was fined $3 at the Marine Court Speck is eventually induced to go this morning. He brought his with a wealthy uncle to the craft alongside five others which were tied to the "Lake Faulk." Eastern States and there undergo As not more than five junks are the trials of education among the allowed on the side of a vessel his sons of the rich. Wesley Barry's acting represents yet another triumph in his clever young career while the aeting of the s.s. "Shantung" who was seen strong supporting cast also con- by a Chinese detective to be acting WANTED.-Employment by tributes largely to the ctable suspiciously on May 20, general success achieved. "School arrested. At the Police Station he anywhere! Good references and Englishman any kind and Days" is a picture which should was identified as a man who had qualifications. Apply Box No. 1493. be seen by everyone who enjoys committed a robbery at 33 Portland clo "China Mail" keen humour and human interest, Street that same afternoon. When everyone, in short, who loves boys, he was charged at the Kowloon

Magistracy yesterday," he commited for trial.

LOCAL TRADE WITH CANTON.

**CHINESE CARGO STRPMENTS.

From inquiries made on board the various Canton seminers the Ching Mail harns that although the The Premier, Minister for threat of strike at Canton did no Foreign Affairs, Minister of Com-eventuate and the bid feeling munications, Minister of the Navy gradually wearing off, shipments of and also Dr. W W. Yen attended witt is known as "Chinese in camera the meeting in the House | between Hongkong and Curtin are of Representatives at three o'clock still greatly below normal.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONÁL.

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The amount of rice and flour The meeting closed at five o'clock, after which the memberslaving Hongkong for Cantim this of the Cabinet went on to the week is only a fraction of what

This is the lichee meal to be. Senate.

A member asked whether the season but us yet the number of restoration "of the 64 villages in bundets down from Canton, would Heilungkiang leased to Russia by not be more than the "sumples" of treaty would be negotiated at the previous years. What has reached forthcoming Sino-Russian Con- longkong has mostly come from Dr. Wellingtoh Koo replied-Shek Ki via towed-passenger ferry, Bitter and otlier squash" together

A Reuter cable from London Wu Va-lis reported regarding with other vegetables, xrted This picie gives an interesting

interpretation of the events pecur-states that Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Tsinpe-Hakuang and also the from Canton, is also scarec, two Anglo-German Tean bonds, Dissatisfaction at levies and pro-ring inediately before and con- Secretary of State for the Colonies. adding that China would take over posed taxes is said to be one of the tribenting to the ascension of King has practically recovered. and destroy the bonds she cancell• causes for restricted trading

Tenkanen to the throne. I ed during the war.

In reply to questions, Sun Pao geral disorder has also

had its effect.

ference.

Yes,

chi said that the Sino-German Agreement had not yet been signed, and that it would be submitted to Parliament after) signing, as in accordance with the Constitution it could not come into effect otherwise, but there was no necessity to subunit it to Parlia ment before signing.

NAM PAR HONG QUOTATIONS.

Mr. W. K. Reynolds returned to the Colony to-day from Manila by the "President Jackson."

he was an a direct descendant A wedding of interest to many of the mucient. line of Pharaohs, ns Shanghai people took place on f. commealy Baugh, but occupied (Gunnie) Elly Austin Schroder, Saturday last when Miss Gunvor the position of High Chancellor to daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F the court, according to this specta Schroder, and Mr. Helge Fagt cul.or photo-production entitled Meyer, son of Mrs. Valgerda This moming's Nai Pak Hoog|The Dancer of the Nite" now Meyer of Copenhagen, were quotations, lesis asial grubl tenos, { showing at the World Theatre, married, the civil ceremony being were as follows:-

Pharoh had but one child, a performed in the morning by Java sugar, average quality, per laughter win was, however, Well B.D.M's Consul-General, Mr. T. witnessed by The members were specially repid not Futures No. 24 rough | fit a rule in her own right, as she Raaschou, and quested to maintain secrecy re-white-July delivery $10.50, August was of a lighty and imperious and the religious ceremony, solem. Messrs. W. Bos and P. Jesperson; garding the report on the Ger-delivery $10.23 September de disposition and would Brook notop-nized by Pastor Reichelt, taking man Reorganisation Loan bonds,

livery $10,23. Spad No. 22) position.. and news concerning them has

Princess Alhoatuson had always afternoon.

place quietly at home in the early mugh white $12.85, No. 21 fine! not yet leaked out. Comptesy of the Daily Bulletin.

white"$14.70, No. 18 rough brown] been given everything she desired. A HOSTILE RECEPTION. $12.70. Jaya brown $110. Puring the absence of her father, Rive, average pality, per pieu de Plantul, when she would take at justice, and mete ont The Senate received hostilelyss for not No. 1 Shon long the "Set the Ministers' reports, and a whale $9.70, No. 1 Vigo Jong punishment to those huifel before the court, she would is the strong opposition is developing, white $8.10.

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over the question of the submission Flour, pot sack of 50 Bs-- | sovereșt primishment.

of the Agreement to Parliament. Sperry's XXX $3.50. White One day, however, Cupid, or his The Primier was informed that if Greens $2.72, Nutmeg Orange Egyptium pratatype, played a trick

her.. the Agreement was signed before | $9,68. Kingfisher $2.85, Muizen

Tut-ankh-amen, then Parliament approved of it, such 82.60, Big Gum $2.48, Tiger | Chancellor, brought before her action would be a violation of the Shield $285, Globe $2.60. Old gem merant, and decused him of Constitution.

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The "Premier pointed out that lill $2.60. Reindeer $2,012 Melon attacking his litter Imagine the Domestic Occurreng Parliament was not given such a 5.62; White Rose $200, C. and lock those present experienced Leading Articles privilege in the case of the Sino-4 84,68, Dayton $2.68, Bánuna when the Princess "ordered him: Local and General Russian Agreement.

$25M, Kwan Tan $2.65, Blue freed, and his wounds ered for. Social and Pervonal A heated discussion ensued, the | Biblon $4,60.

The supplementary pictures are Dragon Festival Senate finally resolving to čak i

the King's Birthday Celebration Sport

"another meeting on Tuesday, an INDIA'S STEEL INDUSTRY.

which foller information-Rust be given.

Members of Parliament are of the opinion that the Senate's action will delay the signature of the "Agreement, which was imminent.

Courtesy of the Daily Bulletin..

TOKYO EN FETE.

IMPERIAL WEDDING

CELEBRATIONS.

TOKYO. June 5.

Sila, June 5, The assembly Tins passed, the| Steel Protection Hill.

The Bill was undertaken in pair: suance of a policy of discriminating protection to provide for the foster- ing of the development of the steel industry by increasing import duties or granting bonuses on cer thin agicles. As recommended by the Tariff Board the Bill gives the Government of India anfettered) In dull and overcast weather, power to vary its protective duties Tokyo, which was making holiday with a view to maintaining the and en fete to-day, was beflagged effectiveness of protection against and festively decorated on the

fluctuation.) occasion of the Municipal celebra tion of the Imperial Wedding, the principal feature of which was a reception leudered to the Prince Regent and Crown Princess and other members of the Imperial family by the Mayor and members of the Municipality and leading citizens, who were received in audience and offered their fellcità- tions.

The members of the Imperial family were enthusiastically urget- ed by huge crowds on their way to and from the reception.

This evening a monster lantern procession is being held.- Courtesy of the Daily Bulletin.

SEAPLANE EXPLOSION,

TOKYO, June 5. The seaplane F. S. which ex- ploded this morning fell from an altitude of 300 metres in the neigh- bourhood of Yokosuka and explod-

ed.

Five of the six occupants, who were newly graduated from the Aviation School, were killed in- stantaneously.

The sixth occupant is seriously. Injured, and his recovery, is con- sidered hopeless.

The disaster is attributed to sea. sonable adverse currents and fog. An Imperial messenger was de spatched to Yokosuka for onquiry. Courtesy of the Daily Bulletin.

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COAL.

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending May 24, amount ed to 95.900 tons and the sales during the period to 90,772 tons.

Moscow, June 5.According to a report from Urga the Popular Government party has decided to introduce a republican regime in Mongolia.-Beuter.

in Hongkong" and "Paris-Shang-Our Girls' Beb hai First Fly" showing the Feeding Hongkong. arrival of Captain D'Ony Shanglmi.

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Old Church Record

215

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9-10 | Sir H. E. Pollock K. C.

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Double Track

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Cargo Boat Fire

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11-12 Pirates Again

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12 Interfereвas. by Dr. Sunt

Asiatic Building.

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Another Strike

Penistent Boatmen

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Dangerous Goods

Cenotaph Loiterers

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Varied Items

Failed to Stop

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Another. Piracy.

Hongkong Jockey Club

.13

Cauton Official

Leaders of British Trade in

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The Captured Missionaries.

"Paal. Lesat" Echo?,

H.A.P.S.

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Chefoo Notor

A Trouble Maker

.13

.39

Piracy Nerves

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Unhappy Marriage

29

Peculiar Error

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Colombo Notes....

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Chapter of Accidenta

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Official and Lawyer,.

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Competition

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The King's Birthday

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Big Arms Stirars.

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Japan's Thanks

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A Flat Tyre

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Another Hongkong Honour...34

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The Wanchai Monument.

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Highway Robbery..

.22

Boxes fur Rent

.35

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Dock Dies

.35

..29

Student Attacked ...

.15

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King's Park Suicide

.36

23 Accidents....

..38

24-25 Ezenangs.....

..36

Local Blare Market ...

Deaf Ricsha Man... As from July 1, the poll tax for Otherwise XXXXXX" who enter the Netherlands East Castle Peak Collision persons other than Rutch subjects, "Star" Ferry dies, will be 100", guilders. Pirates Shot Hitherto the rute has been 50 Feathered Fighters guilders and about five years ago Hongkong University ... it was only 25.

Build Your Own Baldi g..16 This announcement has resulted Wasting Money in local Chinese firms interested in Extension Lectures the Java passenger business trying Noted Citizen Passes Away to get their clients off as sport us Famine Appeal possible so as to pay the old rate Coal Stealing .. of 50 guilders. Que or two China Sugara

steamers have been timed to leave | à Cantoș Protest ....... so that they will discharge "their Triad Society

New Harbour Master Passengers in time.

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Almost every trip large num- Torrible Struggle.. sational rumour of revolution in Rumania is semi-officially denied.bers of Chinese go to the Dutch For the Poor Box It is declared that perfect order Bast Indies, particularly Juva. Same Name... prevails throughout Rumania-Sone of them are what are known Air Thrill

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The Hague, June 5-The first Chamber has ratified the Daten American arbitration treaty of 1913-Reuter. W

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