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DHEACH OF CONTRACT FOR SALE OF RAILWAY WHARF

PURCHASE.

IN CANTON,

(From Our Special Correspondent.)

LOCAL FIRM WINS.

The Canton-Samehui Railroad Messrs. W. G. Hungphreys & Co..

Company, with its station at Shek- the well-known local firm of im-waitong, south-west of Shameen, porters and exporters, were plain- and the public in Canton, especi tiffs in an action in Original | nlly those in the city section, will Jurisdiction before His Lordship suffer much inconvenience by the

WUCHOW FLOODS.

THREE", HUNDRED. HOUSES DESTROYED.

“SIX THOUSAND HOMELESS.

THE CHINA.

MEXICAN OUTRAGES. MRS. EVANS'S POSITION.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

MAH-JONG QUERY.

[To the Editor of the Okina Mail.]

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London, July 31. In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Ram- sy Muconuld, in reply to a mimber of questions referring to Sir, Can you of any of your "(From \Our Special Correspondent). ↑ the situation in Mexico and the readers tell me whether the follow- position of Mr. Cummins and Mrs, ing complete hund is a "non- Evana, said: According to a report of the

scoring hand, ie., scores double Iain new{CO of the precise, the, base points (20 for a ten-point Red Cross Society of China, Wuchow Chapter, the recent date of Mr. Cummins's arrival basis game, or 40 for twenty-point food in Wuchow, almost as here, but he is on his way home., basis game.)

I had the 7, 8 and 9 of characters serious as, that of the 1914, has I am still waiting information

One and the 2, 3 and 4 of bamboos laid caused the collapse of more than with regard to Mrs. Evans. 300 houses and rendered nearly the officials of his Majesty's Lega on the tublo. Unexpected I had 6,000 persons homeless. Owing to tion at Mexico City has been in- the 2, 3 and 4 of characters and 4, floods in Liuchow also, rice. was structed to proceed to her farm and 4, 4 and 6 of circles. Another at one time sold in Wüthow, for report on the situation there. The player discarded the ú of circles and Seo a picul, a record, price Ip that case of Mrs. Beans will be concluimed Mah-Jong, or 20 part of the country. Conditions insidered when I am in possession of points from each and

40 points Wuchow are returning to normal, all the facts.

from Bust Wind because I under- according to latest reperts reach-

Sir W. Davison TU.. South Ken-food this to be a "non-scoring" or ing Canton.

singtou): Are any units of the Ping-Wao hoad. I maintained British Fleet in the vicinity in that I could show with either the onder to give protection to British 5 or 6 of circles thus: with the 6 subjects. (Cheers and laughter),

I could niske 4, 4, us à pair of Mr. MacDonald : I think it is eyes and 4, 5 and 6 as a sequence very difficult to have any units of rinking my hand all sequences with a pair of eyes; with the 6 I cond make 4, 4, 4 and 5, 6, equal 16 points because I scored 4 from the unexposed set of 4 of circles and 2 from pairing off the eyes (6 of circles). I therefore, had twợ calls which is the main under standing for a Ping-Woo hand, Was right?

Yours etc.;- X.

FIGHT AT KOWKONG.

➡YUNNANESE DEFEATED.

¿From Our Own Correspondent.)

KONGMOON, August 4.

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the arting Chief Justice (Mr. government sale of the wharf on week. A fierce battle broke out| the Canton side which will cut off Justier H. H. J. Gompertz) at the the company's ferry service, an in- Sapreme Court this morning.dispensable facility for passengers They chain! and obtained to and from the city. The company damoves for broich of contract is opposing the sale, while the against the Tai Long firma and others.

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COPPER THIEF.

Hongkong, August 4, 1924. [This letter was handed to our correspondent "Gai Ming" who writes as follows

"X" is right. As he had two ways of chowing he could claim Ping-Woo but only if he chowed with the 5 of circles which would give him a hand of all sequences. Scores would be as follows, 4.6. between players who are not "East Wind, and double those given for "Rast Wind."

10-point basis-it "X" drew the

of circles he would score 24; if it was dealt to him 20; if he drew the 6 of circles he would score 4 points for the set of 4's of circles.

The situation at Kowkong was. critical at the beginning of last between the Mat Toon Citizen soldier's similar to the Man Kwan at Canton at the time of the beginning of the Republic) under Ng Sam Kang, and the Yunnan government has already received troops. The latter were defeated and spent $150,000 for the benefit after they had burnt and ransacked a number of houses. Fighting Defendants were not present in of Dr. Sun's war chest. The com- Court nor were they legally repre- pany does not recognize the trans-lasted 14 hours, each side losing

ented Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C. fer as legal, as it has never been about 100 men.

Re-inforcements under Cheung sanctioned by the directors of the "appeared for Messrs. Humphreys.

Broken Contracts.

concern, while the government Kwong Leung, one of the Yunnan Opening his case, Mr. Alabaster clains the right as à shareholder generals, are being sent to Kow- eaid that his clients had suffered in the company. The public kong. Li Po Cheung, the Nam Hoi magistrate, is proceeding tamage as the result of brinch of appears to be with the company there as mediator. Many people Three contracts made in November as the government as a share are leaving their homes to seek last, by which defendants agreed bolder has no right to touch any safety in the neighbouring villages HA CUNARD CUMMINS to buy 2,500 cases of Canadian part of the railroad property and towns. dried alt herring. Defendants except through proper action of had not taken delivery, and is the Lite directors which the govern- cargo was perishable it was im- ment niiy elect in accordance with perative that the goods be dis- the usual practice. The govern- posed of. The prices obtained by ment may sell its share of the Messrs. Humphreys after defen interest but not the property of

score 16 lants had failed to take delivery the railroad, it appears. Without

In consideration of his long were the best that could be got. this whirf, which will be tuken

20-point basis-it "X" drew the Plaintiffs had sent dobji-notes to lover by the Ng Tung Kai and Lee service with the Company and the

Mr. T. Jouston tab. Soc. 5 of circles he would score 44; if it defendants for total damages of Hop Co., passengers by railroad good character he had previously Stirling and Clackmannan) asked, was dealt to him, 40; if he drew $10,941.79 which amount they now; will have to engage their own samborne, a coolle, who pleaded guilty claimed. This was the difference pans-to-cross-to-Shekwaitong from at the Kowloon Magistracy, this if the Prime Minister had seen the the 6 of circles, 28, if it was deal: between the price realised and the Canton, an inconvenience as great horning to stealing a quantity of Dillon in the Press of the previons

-published-statements-inade_by_Dr-to-him-36, copper sheets from the Kowloon as the suspension of the Star Dock Company, received what day, which threw.considerable light the schedule fits in with the schedule described as a light sentence con- to negotiations between parties and some correspondence of the Kowloon-Canton fine. The sidering the serious nature of the by Messrs. Lo & Lo who ultimately Canton-Samshui R.R. Company charge. Intimated that they had no fur,used to have a station in Canton ther instructions to act for defen-ust across the street from the wharf which the government has sok. but it was sold by Dr. Sun Yat-sen's party soon after his re- turn to Canton in 1921, when Hah Chung-man was administering the line for Dr. Sun.

price contracted for.

MAGISTRATE IS

the British Fleet in the neighbour- hood of Mexico City. Taughter.)

Replying to further question, points for a self-draw to pair off Mr. MacDonald, said that the the eyes and 10 points basis, mak- LENIENT.ohler mission could not start for ing i total of 18 if the 6 of circles

Mexico until the flovermnen had'a | was dealt to him he would

hat has happened, report from Mr. Cummins and know points.

Mr Alabaster referred in detail. Ferry of Hongkong whose Mr. Hamilton, the Magistrate, the question.

Mr. MacDonald : No. I have

dants,

After Mr. A. D. Humphreys had given evidence for his firm, His Lordship gave judgment for Messrs, Humphreys with costs...

U.S.S. ASHEVILLE,"

The 1.8.8. Asheville" arrived.

in Hongkong to-day from Shang-

hai.. to take over the Flag of the

TALE OF WOE,

CANTON TAX TROUBLE.

South China Patrol from the (From Our Special Correspondent.)

U.S.S. "Helena,

The 18 match factories in Can-

The Asheville" was previously } altached to this patrol from the ton and vicinity are still suspend- fall of 1922 mndil Apris of this ing operations as a protest against уса. She established a fine re- the extra war tax of a one-half cord of neighbourliness and service with the Americans and other for eigners during her visits to Pouchow, Amoy: Swatow, Canton.

Fleet and with Peking, and hold

ing a huge landing party in readi ness to land at a moment's notice,

Sergt. Terry said that the defendant waited until all the other men had left the copper shed and then inserted several sheets of the There had copper'in his shoes. been a number of thefts from the Company recently, particularly of

copper.

Mr. Osborn, of the Dock com. pany, spoke as to defendant's long service and previous good behavi ourand sentence of $20or a month's imprisonment was imposed.

MOTOR REGULATIONS.

GARAGE PROPRIETOR

WRONG.

-Ed. China Mail.1

KIDNAPPERS.

"DEATH PENALTY IS.

RECOMMENDED.

not seen the statements, but if they are any why in conflict with the statements I have made regarding what the Foreign Office has done, then they

Ministerial cheers), -

[Note Telegrams in this issue (From Our Special Correspondent.) report the brutal murder of Mrs. Evans-Ed.. "China Mail."'I

are not

necurate.

AMERICAN FLIGHT.

LE WADE'S LUCK.

(Reuter's Service.)

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Wu Kwo-ying, Chief of the Canton Detective Bureau, bas asked for the infliction of the death penalty on two kidnappers, one Kong Chiu, a man, and another Wang Sze, a woman. Mr. Wu believes that this is the those only way to deal with who make it a business to sell women and children after enticing New York, August 4: them from their homes. The Lieutenant Wade's descent into two kidnappers, were arrested on the sex was due to the connecting July 31 with their captive; Lee Yao, rod of the oil pump breaking. The a boy, who has been held a prisoner wings were severely damaged in in a small room for some weeks. the descent and the airmen drifted

cent stamp on each package of 12 The garage proprietor, Mr.hout in the rough seas for four boxes. Some 80,000 women and Komor, who was summoned at the honts before being picked up by a girls are now idle. The manu Kowloon Magistracy last week for British trawler. Facturers claim that practically all leaving his car unattended at night

Another serious mishap occurred

ed at the Kowloon Magistracy this

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Theatre. Apply to The Wing On Co., Ltd.

and Hongkong. She stood by materials and chemicals for mak-outside his house and who claimed when the cruiser Richmond" was Canton last winter during the Customs Controversy, maintaining ing matches are imported ard the that the Motor regulations did not endeavouring to Hoist the plane on i constant communication with the usual Customs and likins duties extend to Kowloon, again appear board. The tackle broke resulting

will increase the matches by more morning and was told by Mr. breaking the propeller and piercing To LET.- European Flais with

in n heavy steel boom falling, will increase the more Hamilton, the Magistrate, that the the pontoon. than $3.75 a case for export, some point he raised was entirely incor- says that Lieutenant Wade is lighted. Wing On Building, Nathan The latest report flush system, airy and well- thing which will kill the Chinese rect and that it was stated quite if necessary,

The "Adeville“ is known competition with others in the clearly in Section 16, schedule temporarily and perhaps finally out Road. Kowloon opposite Po Hing throughout the American Fleet as South Sea markets.

"A that motor car drivers should of the race. "The White Man's Ship" and Matches may still be procured dot leave ears unnatonded in "The Pride of the Asiaties.” Her in Canton from retailers' stock, places other than those set out. ** gobe chuim to be the original montle To show that Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mr. Komor asked why people BAND CONCERTS. Builders, They have a minstrel intends to enforce proposed tax, who left motors at the Ferry were, troupe. baseball and basketball the Canton Police has been in- not prosecuted if that were so. teams, tennis club, and an natructed to help in detecting Mr. Hamilton said that would MORE SEATS PLEASE! limited supply of

04-going itches sold without stamp. One-only concern him if he werd "breeze."

They have published half of the fines imposed will go doubt the point had been brought last eventig, in Statue Square to summoned for so doing. Nq. There was a captial attendance, two books of travel. "Seeing the to the police and officere in charge to the notice of the C.S. P. Re listen to the concert given by the World Through a Porthole," and of the preventive service ite running mate, "Seeing China The latest war tax in Canton is garding the actual offence, Mr Band of the East Surreys, under Through a. Porthole," one of which

Hamilton said he would treat it up the baton of "Bandmaster W. F. was noteworthy enough to dry a tax on beef." The Lee Yuan a mere technical one and fine the Bradshaw. An admirably selected the author personal letter of con- Syndicate has been authorized to defendant $1. gratulatory comment from Mr.undertake the collection on pays Denby, the Secretary of the Navyment of $50,000 a year to the The Asheville's friends will government. All slaughter houses be glad to learn of her return to in Honam, Fongtsuen, and other South China-and wherever she suburbs of Canton will have to has been her friends are legion. obtain & special licence.

WOMEN HOLD OLYMPIAD

VICTORY FOR BRITAIN.

(Reuter's Service.)

LONDON, August 4. At the Women's Olympiad, held at Stamford Bridge to-day, there. was a crowd qumbering 20,000. Great Britain won the contest The placings were:

1. Great Britain...56 points.

2. France..............

.24 points. Belgium.

15 points. Italy, Switzerland and Czecho

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LONDON #1 STRAITS, THE Steamship

BENRINNES" Consigned of Cargo are hereby programme was played and each informed that all Goods are being piece was warmly applauded landed at their risk into the hazar- Once again the seating accom-dous, and or extra-hazardous Go modation was insufficient and, in downs of the Hongkong and Kow. view of the popularity of these loon Wharf: and Godosya, Co., Ltd, concerts, it would seem advisable whence, andor from the wharves for the committee to take a leaf delivers may be obtained Chinese doctors in Canton have

from Kowloon's Book; provide No claims will be

admitted after to pay a licence fee of $30 each,

more seats and charge 20 cents the "goods" have left I85 Godowa, and the Secretary of Internal A coolie who was detected in each., There is little, likellboodud si Goods tremtiniul undeliver Affairs to Dr. Sun Yat-sen has serting his hand into a window of of such action being misunder-after the 1th inshrill be subject appointed a special agent to the ground floor of No. 4 Hankow stood, and a majority of music to real inspect sil doctor's offices with Road was charged at the Kowloon loyers would favour It, Judging All claims against the steamer instruction to arrest all those fail-Magistracy this morning with from re varks overigard among must be presented to the Under ing to take out a national licence tent to steal a woolen blanket those forced to stand last evening signed on or before 18th August, as the one issued by the Municipal Board of Health is treated as local

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which was near the window.

Defendant admitted that ho put

his hand in the window but said

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or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged

that he was not after thas blanket, Mai and Bt. Lleut Col R. H. goods the to be left in the Go but was on the look-out for a lui Darwill, who has been in the light downs, where they will be examin to which he could go to work, craiser Hawking, flagship of thed on the 11th last, at 10 am.

Evidenco was given by the Chiba Station since August 19; to the Insurance gardener of the house (belonging is to be relieved in Gerüber by effected

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to Mr. Henry, motor drivez) who Maj and Ble Lieut. Col. 3 Bils of Larting will be counter saw the inan put his hand in the Cantrell, serving with Portsmouth signed by window and the defendant was sentenced to six weeks' imprison- menti

Division. That officer will become 6188, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. Fleet. Royil Marine mich 514 500 succession to Lt-Col. Darwall.

Agents.

Hongkong. 5th August, 1924,

TUESDAY AUGUST” 5, 1924.

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