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TUESDAY, JULY 8 1924

FERRY HOURS.

PRESENT TIME-TABLE

ADEQUATE.

SECRETARY INTERVIEWED.

When referred by the China Mail to-day 'to a suggestion put for ward publicly that the

**Star"

RACE COURSE REPAIRS.

SENIOR STEWARD

CONFIDENT.

No Cause For Alarm At Delay.

THE CHINA MAIL..

It will be remembered that the race course at Happy Valley was ferry hours be extended by half nu closed on June 11, the day after the last race meeting, in order that hour each night, Mr. W. S. Brown, repairs might be undertaken and a new drainage system laid down. It Secretary of the Star" Ferry Co.,was announced at the time that the repairs would take six weeks. Ltd., said that the company did not although nearly a month had elapsed there had been no work on the Complaints have recently been made to the "China. Mail that think extra ferries every night course for several days; in some quarters It had been rumoured that the work would not be completed untilthe end of August owing to a difficulty in obtaining elinkers,

were necessary.

If there had been any foundation in the latter rumour it would have led to considerable difficulties for the next race meeting has been fixed

WEST RIVER FLOODS..

HONGKONG SUPPLIES

THREATENED..

INAVIGATION,DANGERS.

A HINT TO SUN.

VOLUNTEER

MERCHANTS

SOUND WARNING NOTE.

(From Our Special Correspondènt")

Hongkong's imports of live. stock (poultry and cattle) and fire- wood are seriously threatened by from 14 neighbouring towns going By the merchant volunteers the West River floods. To a lurge to relieve Kaukong, a prosperous extort Hongkong looks to the port

In the company's opinion, Mr. Brown said, half past twelve ou the Fongkong side and a quarter past twelve on the Kowloon side. amply provided for all need except......possibly in perasional "circumstances when the persons In view of the disquieting nature of the rumours a “Chíná Mail" themselve would be content to representative called on Lieutenant-Colonel Hall Brutton yesterday make other arrangements.

afternoon. Col. Brutton is the senior steward and as he has inspected Mr. Brown, also explained that the race course recently it was thought that he would be in a position the company's arrangements were to confirm or dispel the rumours. more or less elastic. If informed in reasonable time special ferries would invariably be provided to cop with any abnormal tratte arising from any function even though the bour might be before the fast ferry's departure. Trafic result ing from purrent anasements was dealt with in the routine hours but "when a theatrical show iras on tim

for October 11 and 15 and the old ponies will have to have the use ofway up the river) whilst one or two mers touch on their trips, have the course, or of the sand track, at-any-rate by the first of September, while others will require to be put in, work even earlier.

ferry company usually, on its own initiative. ran a special ferry convey people hones Private entertaiments were also dealt with in the same way but if the numberį of passengers was very small the

Col. Bratton Confident. Col. Truston said that no work and been done for a few days and the contractor (lam Wod) had heen spoken to about it. But it was certainly not right that the work would not be completed before the end of August or that the work was being held up through lack of clinkers. And broken granite or brick could he even if there was such a luck

used for the foundations.

: All that remained to be done,

"

of Wachow on, the West River for Inland port along the West River, supplies of the commodifies inen- from the military yoke of. Dr. Sun tioned and transport, between the Yat-sen's Yunnanese mercenaries, tion difficulties. Out of a total of co-operative defensive, movement two places is now subject to naviga- the Cantonese, are inaugurating 'n about äften or twenty steuners militarismi in South China. It may which will do much to discourage which run between Hongkong and be recalled that, since the middle Wuchow, eight or nine are idle in of June, the Yunnanese mercena- Shamsuipo Buy, a tow are making ries in Kaukong, a town which the trip to Shamsul (about bull several Hongkong-Wuchow stea can still got up to Wuchow, been trying to levy a tax Yesterday, the river at Wuchow of $6.50 a picul on cocoons. They had risen to 73 feet and at Sam-occupy the barracks of the volun- ahui the flood recorded 27 Teeters. The citizens of the town That accidents have Lappened to are opposed to these illicit imposts small craft is evident from deat and forceable occupation of non- bodies seen floating down the river. to avoid coming into direct conflict Government property and, in order Two ships which tried to get up with the bandits operating as Wuchow, the "Kock Ning" and troops, have suspended business

Tai On, had to turn, buck in for some time. Samashui Reach yesterday, un ac-mercenaries, to

The invading count of the strong current.

enforce their demands, have been receiving re- Wuchow it is only a possibility at Yimpo and Fatshan. The mer Even if ships were able to reach Inforcements from the Yunnanese that livestock will be available for chants in Kaukong have not been. suipment as lighters can hardly idle. They have called for and are get alongside steamers because of receiving aid from volunteers the current. To add to the difficul. in the neighbouring towns of port being to a considerable extent shan has formally appealed to Dr. ties, business is hampered by the Nanoi and Hokshan. The Mer- chants Volunteer Corps of Koon- At Samshui, the Sun Yat-sen to stop his men from

experted that everything would be ready by the end of this month. This would give ample time for ponies to be given the necessary training for the October meeting. Asked if the closing of both courses had not proved a distinct hardship to all riders, not racing men alone, and if it might not have been possible to have carried Brutton said that if this had been out the repairs in sections, Colonel done there would not have been under whiter.

much available at a time and if lower houses cannot now be seen interfering with Kaukong and said Col. Brutton, was for the the course was to be improved and the population is seeking re-advised him that it is calling on all who desired the ferry at a later hour cinkers or granite to be laid with 1 there was bound to be some incon- fuge in upper floors" and moving volunteer corps in the neighbour-

sand on the top. It was natural, renience.

had to bear the expense.

in view of the abnormally heavy As regards the grass course, the As to people returning to rainfall, that there had been sorse mud had been removed and put to kong from Kowloon, Mr. Brówn pointed to the hours maintained by

delay, for the Chinese refused to one side, but it was for the Govern the Peak Tramway and the lowwork in the wet weather but the merit to take it away. They had level tramways as indications thi

drains were nearly completed. Been written to about it: also the travelling public's needs were,

The stowards realised the neces-about the cleaning of the nullah. uturiently catered for by the pre- been given the contractor and to the damage, but he did not know sity for haste. Instructions had the blocking of which always led sunt time-table.

archites to get a move on with if any answer had yet been the work and it was confidently received.

Asked by the Ching Muil man if there ever had been a time when "We"last_Jerry' ́ ́hours were 1,58] and 19.45 am, resepectively. Alr. Brown said he could now recollect] but there was a time when these )

A NEW POINT.

hours were allowed to on Satur- UNDER BENTS ORDINANCE days.

However. I did not think

What a general public really wanted the ferries do nm any later and the company could not put on "the extra boots for a small number

THE

KACHEK

MURDER.

FUNERAL OF VICTIM..

TENANT CALLED ON SUNDAY,

peculiarity of the situation is that It is understood that, should it be along the streets on boats, One hood, to stand by the invaded town, the flood coming down the West necessary, more volunteers will be River branches off at Samshui called out from towns farther away Reach. along the river but the other stand that they cannot continue to A part of it continues so that all mercenaries may under- branches off und turns up the do as they please. the West River. North River at its confluence with

CORRESPONDENCE.

MUSIC WITHOUT SEATS.

The voyages.to Samshui or Wu- chow are now taking nearly twice as long as hitherto because of the current and the attendant dangers He had been referred to the land- 'to navigation on an already lord and was given an address; but treacherous course. Quantities of To the Editor of the China, Mail:] when he got there he found that livestock and firewood brought the landlord did not live there. down to Hongkong have com- Sin-The selection of music Mr. Lyson said that no rent had menced to decrease but there has rendered by the Surrey's Band been offered to his knowledge been no increase in prices to speak yesterday evening was no doubt. although if it had have been it of. However, it is difficult to pre-enjoyed by everyone present, but A new point under the Kents would most certainly have been dict with any degree of accuracy, there appeared to be lack of Ordinance was raised at the Sum-refused. He knew nothing of what will happen in the next few seating accommodation for those mary Court this morning by Mr. defendant having called at his days unless supplies can be who really appreciate resting for an hour or so, listening to the C. H. Lyson. He claimed that office or of his having been referred brought down: » under Section 4, (la) it was not te the landlord.

The following ships are reported strains instead of having to walk necessary-that-notice to quit-should-Didendant-produced-a-card-with-as being in Shamsuipo Bay to the mads in the intense heat dur day: "Wo Fu," "Kwong Hung," not something be done in the way ing that part of the day. Could

vicinity, for, the public.

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be given in cases where there the name of a clerk and an address "Ko Chow," "Kong Ning," "ghing of providing a' few seats in the

were arrears of rent and all that MRS. BYERS' LUCKY LESCAPE was necessary was for an applic

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

HAINAN, July 1 The funeral or Rev Geo., D. Byers, victim of the bandit outrage in Kachek, was held here on June 29.

was

The widow and children accom panied by Rev. J. F. Steiner arrived at the Kiungehow compound early. By time, for the service H. 3. M. Consul Bristow and others from the foreign community in Hoihow and many of the leading gentry had arrived. The highest military official on the island attended with large guard. The funeral service conducted by Rev. J. F. Steiner. The Rev." W. M. Campbell, taking the first Psalm as his text, paid loving

to his friend fellow-worker. Mr. Fox Tin-hoa a representative of the native church, reviewed what 'Mr. Byers' had doric, for the Chinese. Later the military official spoke at length, promising all possible aid in the crisis. The chapel was lined with banners from various officials, schools etc. The proces

tribute

and

sion reached the foreign cemetery in a down-pour. The service at the grave was simple.

Some practical measures have been taken as a result of the tragedy. Apofficer with 400 hund- red rifles has been dispatched for Kacbek and H. B. M.-Consul has asked for additional troops to be sent to Nodoa where other for- eigners are living. Hongkong and Canton have been asked to send down a representative of the American government.

First hand testimony makes the murder more awful than first accounts indicated. On the fateful evening Mr. Byers had just con- cluded evening' prayers, and was about to enter his home when he was seized, u noose slipped around his neck, and his feet tied together. His wife beard low voices talking in Chinese and a few words of English and then shots. She and Robert Byers faged nine or ten) rushed out and met the group in a shallow depression north of the house. Robert cut the rope with which they had bound his father. Meanwhile the robbers fired three times point-blank at Robert and Mrs. Exers, and then, filed, None of these shots, struck them. Mrs. Byers had to face a very terrifying situation. A womah along with four small children and no help closer than 70 miles and a 48 hour wait before help could minh hen ho có

written on the back. The clerk was called and said that the hand. writing was certainly his, but he could give no idea as to how the defendant had obtained it. He had never seen the man before.

tion to be made in Court,

His Honour Mr. Justice A. Dyer *Ball, said that that particular point had never been argued before him. At the Appeal case in the Full The man gave the date when he Court it had been assumed that called at the office and this proved under sections A, B, C, and, he to ba a Sunday. He said that the thought, I, that a common law clerk was the only one at work. notice was necessary and there hud The clerk said that he did not work been considerable discussion as to a Sunday. whether it was necessary under F.

Ming. Shing On," "Wing Ping" and "Wo Kwai."

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SUPPORTER Hongkong, July 7.

LAND SALES.

A riesha coolie who was told to terday afternoon two lots of Crown At Volunteer Headquarters yes- move from the side walk near Evidence as to the arrears of rent Jardine Matheson's building yes land were sold to Chinese by public He was fairly well settled in his was given and His Honour said terday, was found loitering later auction at the upset prices of $2,976 own mind that the notice was that he would make an order for by the same Indian policeman. and $84.320. The smaller lot is pecessary under A and he did not the immediate, payment of six The coolie was warned again and and has an area of 1,984 square, situate at Soy Street, Kowloon, think that what Mr. Lyson had months' arrears of rent and 'would in response offered the policeman feet. The other sale involves said would lead him to change his leave the matter of the possession twenty-cents, to rub his name 21,080 square feet of land at

mind, but as he had raised the point he would give no decision regard- ing possession until to-morrow.

until to-morrow.

Marshal Chang Tso-lin is con- templating the appointment of

and number off. his note-book" When charged at the Central Magistracy, this morning, the coolie alleged that the policeman' had asked him for twenty cents

tea money."

option of 14 days. The twenty- He was fined $10 and given the

Lyeon claimed, on behalf of Wong The case was one in which Mr.

Road, possession of the ground Vice-Minister of Communications cents will go to the Poor Box. Kwong-t8oi, of 142 Des Vox Mr Cheng Hung-nien, former floor of 6 Pokfulam Road," from and a leading member of the Clan Pui and $120 arrears of rent. Chiaotung Clique, as successor to Defendant said, he was prepared Dr. C. C. Wang as President of

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to pay the arrears but he did not the Chinese Eastern Railway; No time to hunt for a doctor or dryg want to get out. He had taken the Mr. Cheng who has been with Mr. arrears to the offices of Messrs. Yeh.King-cho in Canton for some Lyson and Hall and had offered time is now holding the post the money which had been refused. of Financial Commissioner

Kwangtung

Photo by Mee Fong,

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This interesting group photograph taken last week, shows senior boys of St.

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