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decision is important in its direct consequences, affecting us it does large number of hapless people who dread Egyptian rule, but it is even more important in its general significance. Coupled with the stand taken in the Cummins affair, it means that for all its Labour principles at home, the Government does not intend that the country's prestige, shall suffer abroad, and that least of all will the Government abandon solemn pledges given in the country's name. This attitude can only breed confidence among all clusses in the Homeland and hope in the many millions overseas who look to the protection of the British ting.

because

of motion, whereat Mr. Toole, in a bunks-often a bathroom attached. manner, worthy of his illustrious to the cabin: gorgeous menus; namesake, announced that his deck games; bands for dancing, Hon. friend would call attention and ruoving pictures to say noth to the hopeless condition of the lag, of affable and competent Liberal Party Somewhat to his officers. One is inclined to think chagrin, however, on the following that passengers are of more im- day Mr. Wallhead rose in his place portance probably and announced that such a motion more profiable-than freight. was entirely unauthorised by him and he wished to withdraw it. Mr. Perry Harris, not usually given to fights of fun, then demanded to

She reads a know, in connection with Mr.letter from her sweetheart:

It rains in the morning, Graham White's question as to Oil Pollution in Territorial Waters, come in the evening, but if it rains whether more gulls have been in the evening come in the found killed from oil than ever morning in any case 1" before?"

A Home paper A FAVOURITE has awarded a lady reader a book prize for the following favourite quotation.".

Do not always say what you know, but always know what you say." It seems to be a variation of the Ken-"Say not all you think, think all

good quotation.

With the views AIR SERVICE. that there is an

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THURSDAY, JUNH, 26 1924.

SEARCH FOR FUNDS.

CANTON'S LATEST LITTLE DEVICE.

TAXES IN ADVANCE.

of Spanish (From Our Special Correspondent.)

AN EXAMPLE humours-

DID THEY PASS?

ENGLISH AND 'AMERICAN FLIGHTS.

MacLAREN AT BANGOON.

HERE IN FOUR DAYS?

Rangoon, June 25. Squadron Leader MacLaren, ins arrived.-Reuter."

Possibly as a last resort, to raise

MacLaren must have takeira:l- funds quickly but avoid possible obstruction on the part of the Yantage of the first fine spell to citizens, the Canton Government leave Akyah and it would appere is circulating $300,000 worth of that his re-assembled machine hus short-term, just one month, revenue-tool the test weil

All payment of The local office of the Asiatic Lancastrians at any rate paying notes. GOLF will be interested to surtaxes and regular government Potroleum Company have also been learn that one part of dues shall offer these notes as notified, of the aviator's arrival at force Rangoon and in their opinion if the open golf championship is legal tender in order to

the market. MacLaren sticks to his intention being played at Formby a few their circulation' on

and these notes are in ohe miles from Liverpool. Formby is dollar and so cents denominations of cutting across from Bangkok to

Sea breeze gaunt and bleak. sweep its plains and doubtless The real object of the issue is in instead of going round by golfers feel all the better for them. to raise funds immediately, the Saigon he should, barging mishape, The other half of the champion provincial treasurer simply send be at Hongkong in three or four ing but special agents each armed on the Cheshire side of the Mersey different collection offices or per another place not far distant from the sea, and probably possessing one of the finest courses in the

be-world.

tween Liverpool and Belfast one of many shart air-services" in Europe--will anyone argue against the idea of a service between Hongkong, Cantou and Macao?

People talk about!

the SEEING."secing

To-day's Poem.

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(Tobacco is an Indian weed.] Tobacco's but an Indian weed, Grows green at morn, cut down at

ere:

sons or syndicates having taxes to

pay in the near future with instruc tion to get from each the amount

of money previously specified, as- suring them that these notes left as

security may be offered for their next payment of taxes or dues,

days.

the Press at the time that the Eng- lish and American fights were amounced as to where the meeting between the frieridly rivals in such a perilous undertaking would take place. It seemed generally agreed that it ought to be somewhere in the region of Tokyo but owing to MacLaren's extraordinary had fuck the Americans are ahead of him by a considerable period.

Thai Evening Service...

Canon Buchansin, of South sington, believes in suiting his you say.". In any case it is a jolly ship is being played at Hoylake with a load of these notes to the There was much discussion" in services to the climate according to yesterday's home news and in wurm weather he never preaches for more than a quarter of an hour. It goes without saying that if the reverand gentleman's sphere of labour lay in Hongkong he wut rarely be called upon to preach at any greater length and that if he exceeded it by many minutes his congregation would consider that they had grounds Ltd. for verious grievance. "From the

Wembley Exhibition extremely poor attendances at the in a single trip, but they might as evening services in the summer it well talk about "seeing" America is apparent, that most people in or Australia from Saturday to the Colony find it particularly Monday, for so vast is its extent difficult to concentrate on Sunday that new attractions are constantly. The pipe, that is so lily white, evering and by the alteration of presenting themselves. For in- Wherein so many take delight, the hour of service to seven little stance, taking into consideration is broke with a touch man's life for a moment the four main build- difference was made to the Stings alone, one is assured that the Think of this when you smoke John's Cathedral evening con- visitor who merely walks through gregation, Whether it is that the them, giving to each exhibit as ministers of religion in the Colony casual a glance as he might throw The ushes that are left behind also share in this Sunday evening at a shop front in passing down à Do serve to put us all in mind

Powell

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12 Des Voeux Rd. C.

SPLENDID SELECTION

OF

COTTON MATERIALS

FOR

SUMMER DRESSES.

JUST ARRIVED

A SMALL SELECTION OF

NOVELTY

VOILES.

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It shows our decay, we are but

clay.:

Think of this when you smoke

tobacco.

is. such:

tobacco.

tobacco. i

It would appear that the avia- tors crossed (although it is highly improbable that they caught sight at unch other) somewhere between Akyai and Rangoon for upon. in

The days of special war taxes on different classes of trade are about to close in Canton, as the protests of the merchants ladicate," Two important trade guilds in Canton have suspended their wholesale business in order to avoid an additional payment of 21⁄2 per cent. ad valorem on sugar and 5 pert cent, on four. Latest reports. state that Canton retailers and tea- quiry at the offices of the American and. restaurants which Consulate the China Maif, learnt handle sugar and flour have but that the. American aviators arrived houses about 20 days supply on stock; yesterday at Akyab fremm Railgoću. and unless the suspension, which started June 23rd, is called off within the next few days, a famine of these two articles may be ex-

retailers are holding these two articles and letting them go at un usually good prices.

lassitude and find it increased by street, by the time he has passed That unto dust return we must: /pected: For the time being the the lack of the sense of sympathy them all in review will have cover-Think of this when you smoke created by a large congregation or ed some eight oraine miles! Or, that they attempt to climb down again, if he determines not to to what one is tempted to believe enter a single building, he can The smoke, that, does so high sometimes they regard as the stroll around the grounds for hours ascend, lower level of intelligence of the evening gathering, the fact is that the evening services a most places in the Colony are to put it mildly very poor affairs," Would it not be to the benefit of the minister and congregation (many

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Chequers.

end.

and never traverse the same path- way twice. Certain it is that when Show's 'us man's life must have an the Exhibition closes many patrons who have been regular visitors The vapour's gone--man's life is will realize how much they must

leave unseen.

THOMAS.

"

Unfortunately the social and sporting doings

done:. Think of this when you smoke

tobacco.

-Anonymous.

WEATHER CALENDAR.

JUNE 26.

We have no summers, think, but what we raise, like pine-apples by fire. My hay is an absolute water 300chy.

Walpole.

THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY.

of our present great ones is given greater prominence in the press, than is their weightier utterances. Take, for instance the British Colonial Secretary's utterance at 1769. If walls and gardens could Newport Refering back to the war, he declared that men and speak. Chequers" might tell an

women at that time had learned to interesting series of incidents. ask, not, "What shall we get?" The use for which a generous but "What shall we give?" He | donor intended this spacious house urged that if that spirit of giving, seem to have been exceeded- instead of getting, could be more gloriously exceeded it may be said. generally Introduced into Britain, Lord Lee gave the house in per- it would contribute largely to the petuity to the Nation. It was to solution of the Country's problems. be a resting place for British Hongkong may not have any pro Premiers for time immemorial.blems, but that is no reason why There in its quietness in the thepirit should not be adopted setting which is peculiarly its here. own-tired men of, affairs could for a while recuperate, coming again to their tasks like the proverbial giants refreshed. That use has been taken advantage of, to the full. But it has been exceed- ed. I: seems to be now not merely a resting house, but a testing house;

a house in which principles and problems are discussed, and an attempt made to bring right solutions to the many things that cause so much of present discon tent and distrust. Think of the period in which the house has been the possession of the country; realise the number of Premiers who, in that short time have been privileged to use it, and the pro- blems with which they have been faced. Just, as with a glorious

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MONK-EY BUSINESS.

CHINESE PRIEST AND A GOLD RING.

MACAO. EN FETE. AVIATORS HONOURED.

ILLUMINATIONS AND FIRE-

WORKS

Apparently news of the three Portuguese aviators leaving Hongkong for Macao by the gun- boat "Patria" yesterday resched the sister Colony before their arrival. Portuguese residents were all agog with excitement and many Two Chinese described as went to meet the airden heroes. monks, appeared at the Kowloon Some of the Chinese community, Magistracy this morning charged unfortunately, misunderstood the with stealing a gold ring from tidings to mean that the birdmen « the Hop Shing timber yard. were to reach Macao in an aero- The complainant stated that the plane and quite number kept a monks came to his office begging lookout.

the

for subscriptions. The first de- Macau was en fete for the fendant placed his subscription auspicious occasion, After paying book on the top of a gold ring their respects to H which was lying on the desk. Governor of Macao and the leading When the monks departed, so did officials, the airmen were con- the ring,

ducted to the Leal Senado where they were honoured in accordance with the original programme.

The first defendant said he saw the ring on the ground, so he picked it up, put it in his pocket and went away with it.

At night the whole Colony wis When I see the spirit of liberty

Sup-Inspector Hutchins told the illuminated. Processions of motor- in action I see a strong principle Magistrate that after the men were cars went all round the town, their at work; and this, for a while is arrested and taken to Shamshuipo occupants maintaining the festive all I can possibly know of it. The station the first defendant refused spirit till the small hours of the wild gas, the fixed air. is plainly to speak nor to open his mouth.night by discharging mammoth broke loose; but we ought to The explanation came when the firecrackers-Strings of fireworks. ...There was a young suspend our judgment until the ring was found in his mouth.

were let off by both the Portuguese LIMS. lady of Dawlish.

first effervescence is a little sub- The Magistrate sent the first de-and Chinese communities. A very sided, till the liquor is cleared, and fendant to jail for three months pleasing effect was presented By Though not very tall, she was until we see something deeper and discharged the second.

the ambitious scheme of illumina- tallish;

tions. Residences on the hills were silhouetted against the dark background while the town ran a competition between the electric In current and paper lanterns. the harbour the "Patrin's" form was outlined by electric bulbs and the other naval craft were also lighted up. Nearly all the native craft were dressed similar to China New Year.'

She went out-a-fishing. And ended by kissing

but smallish

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a young lady of

than the agitation of a troubled and frothy surface. I must be

A chap who was pol small, tolerably sure, before I venture publicly to congratulate men upon a blessing, that they have really received one, Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver: and adulation is not of more ser- vice to the people than to kings. Edmund Burke,

There was

Deal, Whose complexion looked won

drously real,

But the heat of the sun. Caused the colours to run And her "apple

bloom" straightway to peel."

The China Mail, strong Imperialist attitude in the gift, so with friendly gest his have a matter which should engage

EMPIRE'S HONOUR,

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OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY.

Francis Wenger,

Inn Home weekly

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SHADOWS BEFORE. Coming Events Advertised In The Mail,

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World

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SIR ROBERT HO TUNG:

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A. Reuter cable from London states that the Prince of Wales bas received Sir Robert Ho Tung.

THE DEVILISH CHORUS OF BULL FROGS.

Bull-frog: A large headed, loud-voiced, North" American frog. Rana catesbiana.

shudder!

The interference of SPORT. sport by rain, suggests that scientists and others

gestures their whole-hearted attention- Cummins affair with Mexico, an have British Premiers invited the devising of some substance June 26-Coronet Theatre;

That is Routledge's euphemistic definition. The lexicographer bas struck the right note about the loud-voiced part of it but why North attitude which startled a leading their friends holding somewhat that would be impervious to rain, "The Conquering Power."

to and make it possible for at least June 26-The Star Theatre; American The zoologist who first brought the squirmy sleep Borogoro, Thursday, June 16, 1994. American newspaper into exclaim-eimilar positions to come

destroyer to Hongkong is a marked man, if he be yet alive. The bull ing that the Premier was bearing Chequers" and in quietness and lawn bowls and tennis to be played "Midsummer Madness."

The re-

June 26.

Theatre; frog is threatened with extermination; an Infuriated public, heavy-eyed, in peace" renson together for without inconvenience. himself in the dispute very much awhile.

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insipid and weakened by loss of sleep is rising to bring on the destruc The Nation looks on search should include Impervious. as Lord Pulmerston would have hoping and believing that such material for clothes, but given June 26. Queen's Theatre; tion of this slimy, shivery and destestable reptile. Ugh! It makes us done. As if this example were not conferences must be for the good courts of the nature suggested, Viola Dana in "Glass Houses."

There is a saying about it raining cats and dogs. Cats and dogs Whatever taunts the Conserva-enough, we have to-day Labour's of the world seeing that they aim players should have no objection

to play in bathing suits.

June 27-Lammert Bros., at on the contrary have a natural antipathy to water and the more it rains tives may be able to fling at the flat regarding the Sudan. Any for its peace.

24, Jordan Road, top floor, Yau- the less we see of them. Better it would be and more appropriate to Mr. Albert mati, household furniture, 11a.m.say it rains bull frogs. Night after night these loud-voiced creatures revel in a chorus of croaks; croaks which resemble the agonies of a man Labour Government-and there handy encyclopaedia will tell the

burled alive. No change of throat; no musical squeak like the cricket, are no doubt many-they cannot reader that this vast region.

July Further extraordinary just simply a torturous croak in the dark muddy pools on the lawn out at least accuse Mr. Ramsay Mac- inhabited mainly by Egyptians,

review, a writer castle-under-Lyme, founder and meeting of A. S. Watson & Co side the bedroom window. A hideous nightmare of gloating witches Donald's Cabinet of failing to Arabs, négro tribes and a few

in dealing with a head of Messrs. Wengers pottery Ltd., at Hongkong Hotel, Pedder in the depths of Tartarus! uphold the Empire's honour in the Europeans, has been under the book on wayside sayings ex and

Street, 11.80 a.m......

From darkened portals and verandahs in Kowloon's erstwhile September 16-Extraordinary peaceful residences, mysterious objects have gone hurtling through realm of international affairs, joint management of Britain and presses disappointment that the Stoke-on-Trent, who left £1,000 After the supine Bonar Law and Egypt since 1890 when an agree- Chinese section does not include to lus employees, directed that a general meeting of The China the air, landed in the swamp on the lawn with a splash and then

his favourite Chinese proverb; signed was

post-mortem certificate, signed by Sugar Refining Co., Ltd, at; the silence-for a second. The croaks have started again and crimson Baldwin administrations, it would ment

following

A red-nosed man may be a three doctors, as to the cause of Registered Office of the Company, epithets not heard in the best circles have been dedicated by the mad- dened pyjamaed crowds that writhe and vituperate on the verandahs, have been no very difficult task Kitchener's successful campaign.

teetonatler, hut no one will be his death, should be kept as a Pedder Street; noon new Government to After she received her indepen- Beve It.

family heirloom. Net personalty for any

October 8-Second -meeting of to a delectable and wholly delightful conglomeration of four-legged Indigestion is an excuse for a £93.549.

the China Sugar Refining Co., greenbacks that flounder and palpitate under their noses.. establish a higher standard in this dence from Britain, Egypt began

Cotton wool is stuffed in the ears, windows shut, but opened agaid. red-nose was evidently first used

Ltd., at Co.'s Office, Pedder Street, Boots, pots and pans and brushes, wasted on a target not to range. respect, but the Labour Party has to hanker for complete control of in China, but, like the red on the

Probably the thing noon.

would MODERN that gone very much further than the Sudan-control for which she nose, did not come off.

October 20-Third meeting of Sweet oblivion la sought in devious manners, but flader, lightning, anyone dared to expect. Omitting had neither legal nor moral rights.

STEAMERS.; imprese: Our The China Sugar Refining Co., rein or snow, the devil's dirge continues merrily We wake up or Humour is the 'stern rebuke Mr. MacDonald When. Labour came into power

ancestors could they Ltd, at Co.'s Office, Pedder Street, imagine we wake up next morning after's dreadful night with a head ache, short-tempered and ceabby. Breakfast is only looked at everything PARLIAMENTARY no alto-return to us, would be the comfort, Linen gave the Indian extremist, warn there were some

goes wrong during the day. We pray for the sunshine, but it rains misgivings as to

........ RUMQUE.. getbefand in some Cheve," "luxury"of

OTHES MEETINGS,

and we depart to our homes with murder or suicide rankling in our ing them that the Government whether Egypt would be allowed

absent from modern steamship travel. The Juno, 26-Meeting of the Por breasts. Another night like last-and

་་: | the House of Commons as, the old days meant uncertainty, and would not permit itself to be to carry to the day. These mis- following abows, discomfort. To-day it is practical tuguese Community at Club Lusi intimidated, omitting this be-givings must now be set at rest The other day, Mr. Wallhend cermajuly, with boats arriving and tano, & p.m.

It might be regarded as a with Lord Parmoor's very plain M.P. drew a place in the ballot. departing to “skeduled' timo July 14. Further extraordinary domestic matter, we have a very statement in the House of Lords Unforjey Hon. Member First class travelling, in many cases meeting of the Peaks Club, 6.80 striking example of Labour's yesterday. Government's was, vit in his place to give notice. mieaug beds in cabins, instead of

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But it is useless futile. It is nature's triumph over man, While it rains, the bull frogs will croak their evil and devilish croak. We are urged not to kill them; zoologists say they are indispensable to the soll. "But could we see them could we just for a moment fix them in Hine with the point of a 45 revolver, they would no longer be indis- pensable. It la maddening-but what can we do?:)

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