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THURSDAY JUNE 19, 1924

BETTER NEWS.

SITUATION ACROSS THE BORDER.

Railway and Telegraph Services.

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FOREIGN INTERESTS.

CHINESE EASTERN

railway.

RAILWAY.

WASHINGTON, June 19. With reference to newspaper despatches from China stating that the Chinese and Soviet News from across the New Governments have agreed regard Territories border shows distincting the exclusive control of the improvement. Last week no Chinese Eastern Railway, the trains got through from Canton State Department makes a state- to Samelin (the whole distance ment that the American Govern- of the Chinese section of the ment on May 3 through Mr. Schurman frnally drew China's Canton-Kowloon · Railway) several days owing to the military attention to American interests in requiring all the locomotives for the Wellington. Koo replied to transport. The stoppage followed the effect that only China and Dr. Sun's Honanse arrhy being Russia "were concerned in the repulsed from Lung Kong, ar railway and the arrangement with their retirement on Ping Woo the Russia did

not prejudice the railway town forty miles from rights of other nations. British territory.

The statement adds that while the American forces during the war were in Siberia the railway was diministered by Allied commission financed by the Allied Powers. Thus the United States had become a creditor to No through service has been the extent of about $5,000 000, attempted by the British section together with Great Britain, Japan yet, although intending pasand France,

During the last few days.. the situation, bus eased off. As there are no pressing, military move ments the trains have been run- ning with fair regularity between Samrhon and Canten.

inter-

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STILL NO NEWS.

‚'PORTUGUESE FLIGHT TO MACAO.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CHEFOO NOTES.

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HOW EMPIRE DAY WAS CELEBRATED,

(From Our Own Correspondent.) "No news yet" was the reply

Cheloo, June 6, given to the China Mail by the Consul Hongkong Portuguese

Hapire Day was celebrated here General when an inquiry was made

A 110 this morning as to whether then igly fashion. three Portuguese aviators had left there was Service at St. Andrew's

Church, candücted by Rev. C; on their last stage for Macao.

WARDER CHARGED.

LEAVING WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE

WANTED TO LEAVE COLÓNY,

Warder Webster of the Victoria Jall was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning with leaving the service of the jail without giving,

notice. proper

Before Mr. J W. Franks the Jail Superintendent' was called,

not saluting Mr. Franks, he had Webster said that as a result of his

been told that if he did not like

The Consul was of the opinion Burnett of Weihaiwel, where that if the aeroplane had left 1.8.M. Consul and the Commis Haiphong, Hongkong would have sioner of Customs were hotly been informed in a few hours and present.-

A 2,30 p.m. Athletic Sports Macao would also have been through he could only, presume School Firid, when d. L. Smith, notified. As nothing had come were held" in the GLM. Boy that they had not started, Asked Esq.R.M. Cengal, and Dr. F. if anything might have gone amiss, the Consul said that there H. Junid neted as Judges, M. R. was nothing to go by. If any F. Harris and Mr. M." E. Railton serious trouble had arisen hes Starters: Le-Col. P." Hayley thought the nature and conse Bell as Hundicapper, and Mr. Awith warders was a twelve months' quences of it would also have Surden, as Time Keeper. heen given out.

There were rares for grown-ups The fliers still form the most as well as children, and in several important tople of conversation in of the uces men and soolboys, Macao the China Mail learns from anpeted together.. Every residents from that Colony, Evidently they are not much better pitisher in Chefon and mist of off as they cannot say definitely their friends, must, have been pre when the last lap will be completed sent, and both competitors and

anlookers Iris understood that Japan and and their information is confined

thoroughly enjoyed known, of what my he expected France have made similar repre- to a surniso that the airmen must themselves. The weather was all sentations to the Chinese Govern arrive by tomorrow at the latest that could be desired änd· added Each Chinese territory.

considerably to making everything orning a train lenves Kowlonuent and have received similar if the weather is favourable....

replies Renter's American Service.

Canton is also looking forward a fige succèss, to a visit frem the fiers and plans! are going ahead for their reception after their anival from Macao,

sengers are Loid: as far

tu

ind the hundred or so passengers walk neross the boundary to take a Chinese train... A Chinese train arrives at Samchun in the `afters. moon and they take a British train Kowloon... This unofficial system of interchange is entirely dependent on the military posi- tion af passengers will inevitably be profied Sout when there is a rush.. The people who use the interchange service are those who travel hetween Hongkong and

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CHINESE EASTERN

RAILWAY.

PEKING, June 18.

FILIPINO STOWAWAYS.

As regards the message from Kenter's correspondent at Peking. dated yesterday, reporting the Waichiaopu's reply to the Japanese SIX MEN SENT TO JAIL FOR Note concerning the Chinese Eastern Railway, the, Waichitopu says that such does not represent the attitude adopted in the Chinese,

A MONTH.

Tea for all was served in the School quadrangle at 4 p.m. when, thanks to the good work of Air, Hayley Bell, Mrs. Judd, and other British ladies of the Port everyone had a fine gek-in:“ the. creans and lemonade hoing especially appreciated children..

the

the service he could go.

Mr. Franks told the Court that the usual custom of engagement prohatlanary beriod and at the end of the time the warders would be asked to sign an agreement for five years. Webster had signed no agreement, but all warders during the probationary period were re- quired to give a month's notice if they wanted to leave.

Defendants service, continued the Jail Superintendent had not The been satisfactory at all.

CALIFORNIAN

CANNED VEGETABLES

OF

DECIDEDLY RELIABLE

BRANDS

ASPARAG"S BRUSSEL SPROU "S MARROWFAT PEAS SWEET (SUGAR) PIAS SWEET CORN 2 PARSNIPS

TURNIPS

BEETROOT

per can: $1.00-

.70

.55

.50

.50*

.55

95

40

.50

PHONE 4567,

LIMA (WHITE) BEANS. BAKED PORK & BEANS TOMATOES

recent affair happened outside the gate when defendant falled to salute him. In his office, witness said he told Webster that he had (0 salute IRON MMBSITETAS HE CLAIM 19 JUMELE | 1023 EMMESA PIECE 143LTA ENDURI BL him whether he was on duty or off, in or out of uniform.

LANE, CFAWFORD LTD.

that if he did not like the ser "I told him," said Mr. Franks, vice, he could leave by giving a month's notice,"

intermediate towns, there being Note. In declining to consider Kowloon Magistracy this morning rude and be Mrs. Hayley Ben told Webster as a result of this

has

very low for Canton itself.

One item, of news which eadset satisfaction is that the recent lighting has caused interption to the direct cable service between Hongkong and Cunton Messages are still going through as usuni.

COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

TRADE MARKS.

ations.

Cross-examined by defendant, by The Mr. Franks said he could not swear that he had not told defen- The Sports were not finished tildant at any time that he could. 15,30 when followed the prize dis- leave at a monent's notice. He Six Filipinos appeared at the tribution.

prizes being was not prepared to swear that he charged with stowing away on the Mr. J.1., Smith nude a slut and saluting business that "maskee a "President Jefferson" from Manila!

#ppropriate speech: ending with 'to Hongkong.

three cheers for King George V followed by a "tiger"All present then joined in singing the Nationi

The schoolboys, we

Ch

Inspector Spear asked the Magistrate make an example of

told him that during the voyage

Anthem, the men. An officer of the ship

month's notice,” he could go.

Chief Warder McLeod stated'

MUSIC

11/4 INCHES

SQUARE

the reservations, it had reference with the to the possibilty of interference future Sino Russian

that Webster should have paraded negotiations concerning the Rail- way while as regards the legitimate

at 6 a.m. on the 4th inst., but he claims which Japan and any other

did not appear, neither had he appeared since. He did not know Power might have against the Railway, it was expressly stated one of the defendants had done, then at liberty to do so her that Webster was leaving.

Another warder called by that they were not prejudiced by any work at all. The steamship ing, and all those who had ped the recent Sino-Russian negoti- company nadertook to ship back to make the afternoon such a defendant, said he was engaged the men at the end of their penalty spirious sucress wiredly cheevil, about the same time as defendant

The Filipinos were sent to jail

May 30 was the. American on twelve month's probation. for a month,

Deroration or Menorial Day and mention was made at the time to him about giving, one month's Rue graves of the American sailors

notice. buried in the East Beach Cemetery |

In reply to defendant, witness were very prettily decorated by the said he had understood Mr. members of the American com Franks to say he would get rid munity bere, A shors Service was of them at a moment's notice and heard at the Cemetery at 10 am therefore he thought he could go ******m conducted by Dr. W. O. Elterich, at a moment's notice.

The Provincial Assembly and other public bodies in Fengtient have sent out a circular telegram stating that they have no special objection to China's resumption of CHINESE REGISTRATION PLANS, formal relations with Russia, but they are constrained to raise ob- jection to the fact that Russia has made an agreement with Peking, which has no knowledge of the actual conditions in Manchuria.

PEKING, Jung 18. It is reported on good authority although the Legations have not heen cficially informed that the

Trade Marks Bureau has decided to extend the period of Registration marks for another six months. Also the Bureau is negotiating for the services of a foreign expert who will probably be a Norwegian. Foreign officials assert the Chinese are now showing a real desire to meet foreign requirements.--- Renter's Life Service.

LOCAL METALS MARKET.

LEPRESSION CONTINUES

Depression continues in the Hongkong metals market. This state of affairs is due partly to the lack of demand from consuming cennies and parily to the simuita: cous arrival of lots which bad accrued from some time past. What with indents ordered for some months past but held up by industrial disputes, the lots which are arriving on time and other shipments booked on specula tion" Hongkong stocks of metals are increasing.

One result has been

the

presenter by dealers who'seem to have found an endless number of

MAN OVERBOARD.

CHINESE DISAPPEARS FROM YAUMATI FERRY.

No

The coxswain of the "Man or Lne American Presbyterian Asked by the Magistrate if he The telegram declares that they Sang" a Hongkong Yaumati Mission, whn give a short, aditress, wanted to make a statement will never recognise any treaties ferry boat reports to the Police firstly explaining for the benefit of Webster said he was under the or agreements concluded by that while on the way to Yaumait the children present the why and impression that if he did not like Peking since May, 1921, and they yesterday at 1.30 p.m., an unknown wherefore of this Day being kept the job he could get out. He had fecl sure that public opinion in the Manchurian overboard.

the unanimous Chinese male passenger jumped in this way. Mr. Moore, als always been working at places Provinces will not be disregarded by Chang Tso-lin-Courtesy Daily

Bulletin.

bebekta

SOUTH AFRICA'S ELEC-"

TIONS.

CAPETOWN, July 18. Mr. Malan, Minister of Mines and Industries, has been defeated.

The latest state of the parties is Ministerialists 29; Labour 18; Nationalists 16; Independent 1,

LATEST POSITION.

CAPETOWN, June 19. follows:

The position of the Parties is as

Ministerialists... Labour......

Nationalists...

Independent

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The launch cruised about the assisted in the servire, which where, if he did not like the job, spot. for over a quarter of an hour, closed with the sounding of the he got out of it. He wanted to but failed to find any trace of the Last Post. by Rev. G. Browne, get out of the Colony.

Most of the American community

Mr. Lindsell said he would missing passenger. He is describ- ed as being 26 years of age. and a few friends were present. record, a conviction and he would Among the former were Mr. J. R. bind over defendant in the sum Putnam, the U.S. Canal, and of $50 to come up for judgment if

called upon. Mrs, and Miss Putnam; also Mr. H. A. C. Emery, and Rev. T. F. and Mrs. McCréu.' ·

PIGS AND A BRIBE.

FOOLISH ACTION OF A

HAWKER,

དྷྭ.,

A CURIOUS

2

FIND."

On

shore.

On May 31 the C.L.M. Boys" School again met the Chefon: Cricket Club on the School grounds, Besides being charged with The Club elected in bat first, and

For depositing "rubbish" in the causing needless pain to three were very unfortunate to lose Mr. waters of the Colony the mistress pigs by carrying them in a small | Harrison for 0; and Mr. Sugden for of a fishing junk was fined $3 at crate, a Chinese hawker was only 6. Mr. Graham was away the Marine Court this morning. charged at the Kowloon Magis- Fund was badly missed, and it Els Hughes said that when tracy this morning with offering seemed as if, thanks to the good stopped by him the woman threw The Nationalist leader Hertzog who arrested him.

a bribe to a Chinese policeman bowling and fine folding of the something overboard from her pocket. She did the Game has been re-elected. The Cabinet

oys. The Settlement were in for a thing when brought on board Minister Sir T. W. Smartt has small crate in Court and said theever, made a determined stand, at being taken to a cabin she tried to

Inspector Clark produced a very thin the. Mr. Lilley, how- the police launch. been re-elected but the Cabinet Minister Mr. Mentz has been three pigs had been carried in guily hit the ball all around the do the same thing again but the bal number of claims defeated.

The

were pigs, however,

weket, being finally bowled by object fell on to the floor. Witness The most notable feature of the not very big..

Moore after making 87. After M, examined it and found that it was election is been the Labour and A.Chinese constable said when' ways in which to find fault now Nationalist sweep of the Transvaal, he arrested defendant he was alley was bowled the Clubs were a detonator. The woman said her

offered 50 cents not to charge him. very soon! disposed of, having made little boy found it, on

Fined $3. Mr. Hamilton decided there together a total of 83. hud. not been, much cruelty boys now went in to bat, and Mr. occasionally, at much lower rates) ESSEX v. SOUTH AFRICANS. caused to the pigs and he would Grübb secured his first wicket with impose a fine of $1 or two days, the first ball of the game. After LONDON, June 18. But on the charge of offering a two good catchos also from Mr. three cheers for His Majesty, aud H.D. the the National Anthem. bowling At Colchester, the match bet-bribe, defendant would be fined Grubo's

and the

of stood al

for Tao Yin, the Officer Commanding ween Essex Africans commenced in glorious serving 14 days in jail.

South $10 with the alternative

wickets down. Burnett, the, Chineso troops here, and the French. however, innde

Belgias a good stand. American, weather before 3,000 spectators, on a géod, easy wicket.

| runking · 12, including two good Japanese, Norwegian, and Swedish 155 (Russell 34, Pegler 4 wickets Essex were out by tea-time for

fours, before being caught out by Consula, were among those present. Mr. Whitmore. G. Vale, the Adiviral and Mrs. Washington' for 34)

the School Captain, and Mr. J. N.arrived, here on June 6 ou

Salutes Dunean, then went, in and turned Yacht "General Alava." defent into victory: the School were fired and returned between the Chinese Gunboat. "Hai Chi," being allout for 102.

The Publication of the Chefoo which is at present here in port. |Daily News recontoenced on June and the Yacht.

that values have gone down.

Nominal quotations by

local dealers (business has been done

are as follows:-

Mild Steel Bars, 1/2 1- $5.00 per alcul.

Mild Steel Bars, 3/16, 1/4" 510-sold on indent at $5.00 her picul.

Plates, xx 3/32, 1/16,"

Plates, 4 x 8 x 3/16 and up $5.80.

Ankles, 1 1/4" to 3"-55 80. Tinplates. 14" x 20" x 100 lbs x 112-$10.80..

Tinplates, 14" x 18. 3/4" x 110 lbs. 1245-$10.30.

Wire Nails, 1.1/2′′ to 3′′- $7.80. Galvanized Wire, 15 to 17 B.W.G. $10.80,

Galvanized Wire, 18 to B.W.G. $12.80.

COAL.

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The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines.for. the week ending June 7, amounted “20 $0.364 tons and the sales during

the period to 79,997 tonk..

RE-DISCOUNT RATE.

PHILADELPHIA, June 18.

The Federal Reserve Board has

reduced the re-discount rate one per cent, to 34 per cent.-Renter's American Service.

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HOME CRICKET,

*

(The South Africans scored 157. for 2 wickets) Taylor made. 104! not out by a magnificent, all-round display and Hearne scored 43.

FRENCH AMNESTY,

LONDON, June 18.

PREMIERS TO MEÈT.

MISSING SEWING "MACHINE.

COOLIE CARRIES IT AWAY UNDER HIS ARM.

the

runs

The

score

For stealing a sewing machine, this time under the range. To-day is the Dragon Boat from a Chinese married woman.ment of Messrs. Janes McMullan Festival, and most of the local The amnesty-mentioned by M. a Chinese coolic was sentenced to to Ttd., and one is again firms, Chinese and Foreign, are Herriot applies to those convicted a month in jail by Mr. EW.ceiving the daily telegrams and making holiday. by the Senate sitting as a High Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis other news. The paper has brea}

Nowa is just to hand of the Court and therefore includes M.

tracy this morning. Caillaux.

recommenced with a larger issue pirating of the mid-day Sainchi Evidence showed that the com-than previously, and one wishes it running between Chefoo and Tangs painant left the sewing machine the best of success, In small ma-dao. The launch left here a on-the-verandah of her house.last. Port Ike this the undertaking isun yesterday at noon-and- mut PARIS, June 18.

night. At 6 a.m. this morning it not exactly a profitable one, and live heen pirated during the trip. M. Herrict is proceeding to hud disappeared

which only takes an hour and a London on June 21 ..., and^'-to ¦

A Chinese constable said he deserves every support

On June 8 the Birthday of H.M. half. The Customs Immach want Brussels on June 23,

saw the defendant at 4 am: this morning with the machine under King George V, a reception out from here to search for the his arm. Another man with the Was held by Med. Smith, al miasing boat, and found her Two mistresses of coolie boats coolle ran away and the coolle H.M. Consulate, from 11 to 12 stranded, and the passengers were fined $3 each for carrying attempted to follow auit, dropping hoon. Most of the British con- scattered. It is said that thirty of passengers in excess of the, num the machine first, but he was unity and ninny of their friends the latter have been taken captive, her allowed by Ucence-the one & caught before he had gone a few wore present to drink the King's but nothing much is known!

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