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THE CHINA MAIL.

ARMED: ROBBERY,

YESTERDAY'S AFFAIR

· WEST POINT.

An armed robbery took place at about 9.30 a.m. yesterday at the house of an unemployed ship's discussions cook at Chun Sing Street, West

Point.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1924

PROBATE ACTION.

DISPOSAL OF INTESTATE,

PROPERTY.

HONGKONG LAW.

IS IT CHINESE?

DR. SUN YAT SEN NORTHERN TRIP AGAIN POSTPONED.

WHAT

INFERRED?

(An Occasional Correspondent.),

Canton, November 11. Despite continual assurances Five men, three of whom were What is the position in regard from people in the official swim, I armed with revolvers and daggers, to the disposal of their property of am informned by very reliable gained admittance to the first floor Chinese In Hongkong if they die source that Dr. Sun Yat-sen will not be leaving for the North just of the house. They bound and Intestate? gagged, the fimates, and escaped-According to Chinese law, as at present. Whether he goes later after securing $800 in cash and pointed out by Mr. Potter in the remains to be seen. That the poli

Supreme Court this morning, the tien siinition up North is uny widow is entitled to maintenance reliable and that some of his minor jewellery to the value of $188..

only, the estate passing into the atellites in Canton are urging him bands of the head of the family to remain in the southern metro- in trust for the heir; in English polis, are the masons advanced for law it passes into the hands of the the indefinite postponement" of widow in trust for the heir. Mr. his trip. Potter poloted out several other First he was to have gone by the Important differences in the ad "Empress and then one of the Now it is s ministration of the estate under "President" bosts. the two systems.

Japanese steamer and this does not

A The point st lasue before Sir look like coming off. Those, wid Henry Cowper Golian, sitting in profess to know what is going out original jurisdiction, this morn behind the scenes, hint that Dr.

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consulting the Committee of the and of the Parliamentary condi- fist on the deceased when the ter-in-law of the defendant. The Nevertheless, some-of-the popu.......

Sir Arthur Balfour, chairman

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Plaintiff's Case

Ine way we the Government Civit measure dealing directly with Hospital is at present, except that unemployment. He was President and this we suppose is the of the old Local Government Board when the first tentative Government's chief point-there proposals were introduced and it will be, as already noted, more was in that capacity that he came continuity of service among the into close touch with the Parila- nurses and consequently greater mentary representative of the Labour Party. The effect of their generál efficiency, Against these conversations and claims are the arguments that with him was to fill them with have been appearing in the sincere liking for an attractive correspondence columns of the personality. It will be strange to have no Long at all in Parliament. newspapers during the last fort For centuries there has been a night-arguments, which as they Long in the House of Commons are still fresh in the public mind, and Lord Long himself took can be boiled down into the delight in telling of two of his family who sat in the House prac- demand for British nurses, tically for two generations and for British hospitals in between them only contributed

FATAL SQUABBLE alike British colony'}"

on one speech of five minutes, the

DEATH FROM patriotic grounds, and-for the subject of this oration being

-BLOW ON SPLEEN. writers do not mince words "pigeon shooting."A period of ALLEGED

hia Parliamentary life on which religious grounds, as well. How he liked to dwell was the glorious

The body of Chan Shlu, a food far these arguments appeal to the time when he used to hunt all day Government we do not know-in the West Country, take the hawken was brought to the Public The deceased is alleged to have giving its considered opinion the train to Paddington, assist his Mortuary yesterday.

party through the evening and "China Maill thinks that only the night, catch an early train back been assaulted by a man at Tai ing, was whether residence in Sun's emissaries, up North have should again to the West country, hunt Sun Street, Cheung Chow Island, Hongkong disposed of Chinese sent back unfavourable reports. On gravest considerations

the other hand, there seenis little have brushed them aside-but again, and return once, more to in the afternoon, and to have died domicilation.

Mr. F. C. Jenkin was for Chan doubt. that Dr. Sun himself is an- presumably, having committed the struggle in the House. The shortly after the police arrived on

present members of the House will the scene. Death is believed to be Shun-cho, the plaintiff, and Mrxious to go: but it is my opinio itself to employing the sisters of be envious of the physique which due to injuries to the spleen as Eldon Potter K.C., forthe defendant that he will yield to persuasion and the Maryknoll Mission only after enabled him to perform such feats there were no external marks. The (Chak Hok-ting) in this probate thark time in Canton

assallant is said to have used bls action. The plaintiff is the daugh- Farewell Banquets? tions which rendered it possible fatter demanded-repayment of application by the plaintiff is, for laca have responded to a propoes Kowloon Residents' Association for them to be performed.

some money due to him.

letters of administration in respect lavishly to entertain Dr. Sun before (for it is not to be supposed that

Preparations are in of the estate of her deceased hus lie doeq-go. band Chuk Chuf-lun.

band. One of the hosts has de advice, or even views, were sought

clared that Dr; Sun will want better upon a matter already decided) Lost Days.

A Chinese woman was knock. presumably having consulted the Frecognised civic body of the com- of the Government Committee of ed down by a tramcar at Kennedy munity concerned, the, Govern-Industry and Trade, speaking at Town yesterday and was removed a luncheon-tendered him by his to the Government Civil Hospital. ment will now be inclined to adopt fellow members of Sheffield The woman sustained injuries to the attitude that it has done all Chamber of Commerce, took as her head. it was called upon to do in the his subject the days lost to way of learning the wishes of industry through strikes. He said those who might have any voice that in the first eight months of in the matter and that criticism the year we lost nearly 8,000,000 working days in strikes and delays at this stage is not only belated of one kind and another. He was but entirely useless. This would certain that national settlements throw the onus of answering the which took place at Downing- present outery upon the Com-street were influenced by voting.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. mittee of the Kowloon Residents and questions of that kind were seldom, if ever, economic settle- Association, but that body could, ments that the country could Lieutenant-Commander R A

SEEN AT PRACTICE. in turn, reasonably enough, adopt afford. Was there ever greater Yonge has been ordered to join the same attitude as the Govern- lunacy perpetrated in this world the "Tamar" at Hongkong about

that the estate was governed by a

Yesterday afternoon and this ment, pointing out that its letter than to talk about shortening next January,

foreign system of law and the morning, the Shanghai interport meteovernment assenting to hours to-day, when what we must The wedding of Mr. Willam claim for the application of that cricketers were out for practice

have was production if we were the proposal to staff the Kowloon going to carry on our export Shedon Ridge, editor of the "Far law appeared to be that the at the nets on the H.K.C.C "What is to be done ? Eastern Times," and Miss Annie deceased was at the time of his ground. Several of Hongkong's Hospital with sisters, of the trade?

Frances Butcher, lady superia- death domiciled in China, The chosen team were present to pass Maryknoll Mission was published Sir Arthur asked. "There is only tendent of the London Mission only fact that emerged from the a critical eye over the "opposi- in the annual report circulated one thing to be done, and that is Hospital, Taku Road, Tientsin, pleadings was that at the time of tion."

for the employers and employed took place in the Anglo-Chinese his death he was resident in Hong- Yesterday afternoon Captain before the annual general meeting to get closely together in smaller College Chapel of the London Long. From that fact, claimed Mr. Barrett gave a very pleasing and and that anyone could have raised units than national, and face facts Mission, Tientsin, last week... Jenkin, three conclusions followed, forceful display with the bat, but the whole question at the annual and make such sacrifices and con- general meeting, a step which cessions together as will reduce nobody took, leaving silence to our cost of production to a point where we can do more export infer assent. Therefore so far as trade. If we don't do that there procedure is concerned both the is only one single other alterna- Government and the Committee tive, and that is a long period of Residents industrial depression that will Association, it would seem, are in compel us to face the economic facts through sheer distress and an unassailable position, both

starvation." High taxation, pro- having done their duty towards ceeded Sir Arthur, had so

Arrivals by the" Hector" yester the public. However, if it can much reduced profits that it had day included Dr. M. Frost Mr. caused may people not to go into and Mrs. Hislop, Mr and Mrs. argued that

He T. Hutchison, Mr. L. Lofting, Mr. productive industries at all. they reached their decision is believed that if the Chancellor of and Mrs. Wainwright, Capt. and above reproach, the decision itself the Exchequer was bold enough to Mrs. R. A. Watt, Mr. and Mrs. is open to criticism. Newspaper make a really substantial cut in J. Bartholomew, Tieut. J. S. correspondents have not been the income-tax, say 1s. or 13. 6d. Dalison, Mr. C. A Sexton, Lt

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stephens.

af

be

the Kowloon

the way

Governor Steeg has laid the first stone of the huge dam which will retain about 300,000,000 cubic metres of water for the irrigation of cultivated lands, says cable from Algiers.

Mr. Jenkin, in opening said that assurances of his Northern ool- the deceased practised in the leagues bona fides before letting go

or Meanwhile, one accorded him, he (Mr. Jenkin)

two who. Colony under a British diploma the whip land in the South thought, by the Hongkong Univer- claim to be working solely for the sity. He died in May of this year interest of China in general, and at the age of 34, the estate he left Criton in particular, are 'making not being a very large one. It did olive branch" overtures to Dr. not exceed $40,000 and in all Sun and General Chan Kwing- probability was only $25,000 ming. This kind of propaganda Plaintiff was his lawful widow has come up with the regularity of although he had a second wife, the bad penny and has In addition to these a son of eight casioned much concern.

little of age and two years daughters survived deceased. The defendant, who had also entered a caviat claiming right to letters of administration, was the father of the deceased and the senior male of his stack.

The grounds for the father's contention said Mr. Jenkin, were.

one

that the domicile

of

not oc

INTERPORT CRICKET.

SHANGHAI MEN IN FINE FORM.

left-handed deliveries.

The sloop "Petersfield" is being the deceased was trims facit paid due respect to Dr. O'Hara's recommissioned for further service Hongkong, two that the right of Jimmy Quayle distinguished on the China Station. The new administration was therefore himself with both bat and hail crew will be sent by freight ship prima facie governed by the law When he put his pads on, one of

to Hongkong on January 15 next of Hongkong, three that the The Petersfield" was commis right 10 letters was therefore with the spectators was heard to re-

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sioned for her spell on the China the widow. Mr. Justice Gompertz mark that Jimmy would take a Station in September, 1922, at had previously held, said Mr. lot of getting out and he hore out He got in a few Portsmouth. She is tender to the Jenkin, that in the case of Chinese expectations. flagship "Hawkins."

in this Colony the probate or mighty drives well over the dinance was sufficiently wide to screen. As a bowiór he still cover them and that therefore the seemed to be quite good, though law of administration was that not just quite to dendly as at his of Hongkong, even though the best. domicile might be China,

Dr. O'Hara testified to the very fast wicket and gave, a

Defendant's Claim.

con-

lacking to attack the decision and he would induce more trade, and M. B. Sherwood, Mrs. Armstrong have to be fought at all. The good length ball which did not

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if the people of the country would only help him, in a very short time he would recover the whole of it by having, a larger income on which to assess. -

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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In the count of his address Mr. vincing display with bat and ball. some ways that the case shouldBarrett's middle stump with a Potter said that it was a pity in He once whipped out Captain

father had gone so far as to seem to rise much. suggest joint administration, but Donald Leach was his old' seif. expected to arrive by the s.s. Hako the defendant could not see her as a batsman and a bowler but zaki Maru" due at this port on way clear to agree to it. In going it was in fielding practice that he Monday next the 17th. Instant:/ so far his client had gone further excelled. The rather unusual way

the Chinese bad ever contemplated.

The following passengers are

It was true, said Mr. Potter, that hands above his left shoulder somewhat after the style of a the defendant had pleaded that the baseballer) excited some comment deceased had Chinese domicile,

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even the pulpit has had a say The outery still continues, but now not without protesting voices, and the fray bids fair to wax even fiercer. Unfortunately the dia-

Denison, Mr. W. Gardner, Mise A. cussion, whatever its other merits,

Lewis, Mrs. M. Morgan-Richards, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Nicholls, has resolved itself-inevitably-] · into a religious controversy. The The Hongkong Sharebrokers' Masters Nicholls, Mr. Shipway

association will be closed on Thurs-Shields, Miss Valdes, Mrs. F. M. C. but according to the law of Hong from those who had not previously

kong applicable to the case seen him. old enmity between Roman

day aftemoon and Friday after Smith, Mr. W. A. Stopani, Mrs. domicile was absolutely irrelevant. Barnes, the-stumper, was also

M-FWatson, Mr. and Mrs. GL Catholic and Protestant, say what noon, the 13th and 14th inst.

It had been decided that in Hong-seen "in action." He was inclined Wilson.

kong there was a dual system of rather to be steady than brilliant some of the disputante may, is

The total output of the Kailan

The British community at Amoy law, one for the Chinese and one but was more than good. He also Mining Administration's mines for satisfied with its own reasons for only too plainly the chief force at taking this step and doubtless work. The "China Mail" cannot, the week ending October. 25 gave an evening at home recently for other nationalities. The very got in a hefty swipe or two at the answer a non-secular paper, enter into a amounted to 91,436 tons, Sales in the Amoy Club to welcome law had been preserved for the nets.

In existence it Hongkong when it tween the nets and sending out BOLLINS TAYLOR. — At the also will be ready to

Admiral Sir Arthur Loveson, French

Hospital on 11th the charges that have been religious controversy. Therefore, during the period were 25596 Lady Leveson, wife of Vice Chinese here which had been Willie Clifford took turns be- Commander-in-Chief of the China was first ceded to the British Bitters to the rest of the team at

Crown. "November,

fielding practice and seemed to be the while our correspondence columns Euan, dearly'

Three cargo boat mistresses Squadron. Music was rendered There

enormous in form. beloved son of Mr and Mrs. levelled against it in A. L. Collina Taylor, aged 2 correspondence columns of all as always, are open to our readers,

H.M.S."Titania.” The music 55 at the Marine Court this morning.

the with his bowling. His action, the Chinese law the widow was passes the Monument at upon which the Government could impossible until the discussion for "lying within 100 yards of the was much appreciated and added sald Mc. Potter. Under

base its defence for in the ayes is freed from 5 p.m. to-day,

the religious sea wall" during prohibited hours greatly to the enjoyment of the

evening. Two submarines, the entitled to martenauce only, the spin and occasional pace off the ILSON,On April 7, at Wan-

15 and the L. 19, also accompanied sons had the property divided wicket were very pleasing to the Torry Wilson appeared to be ganui, New Zealand, Howard of at least one section of the elementa prospect which we 9 pm. to 6 am last bight.

The Treasury, says a Wash the Admiral's yacht, the Peters between them and the second wife or concubine as well as the Charles John. Wilson, late of community it has a blunder to fear is not only, as human nature

feld" goes, most unlikely, but is also, ingion cable, will ask Congress,

daughters

entitled to woefully short of practice and on Shanghai, killed in a motor defend-would be, one may

maintenance only?.

yesterday's form he would not be car accident.

gather, that with the sisters of looking to the special circur in the forthcoming, short session,

In connection with the reinforce

Apart from any question of recognised as the terror of Hong- the Maryknoll Mission a greater stances involved, actually beyond eliber to repeal or clarify the

provisions of the Tax laws relating ment of the China Submarine domicile there had been preserved kong in 1922. He sent down an to publication of Income Tax Flotilla, all the twelve boats of in Hongkong a body of Chinese average of a full toss in every over continuity of service can be any hope of ever being realized.

returns,

which are to be maintained in full law governing the saccession to and two long hope in an over Mail.secured than with nurses from

commission, Instead of half being Chinese property and it was really To-night the visitors will be Home many of whom marry after

There will be a Musicale at the kept in reserve, Lieutenants W. L. illogical and misleading to go on guests at a Smoking Concert at "Good Old Walter.

Helena May Institute for Members Berridge and L.B.A. Majandle have granting, as was being done, the City Hall at 9.15. This after- arriving here; that the utmost The recent death of Lord Long and their friends to-morrow; been appointed to the Titania" letters of administration to Chinese noon the ground will still be at care will be taken, as in the recalls the goodwill which his Thursday, November 13th at 5.30 for command of submarines in the people as if they were European their disposal. Followers of the Shanghal General Hospital, where political opponents extended topm. Tickets, obtainable from the Botilla. They have hitberto been lo answer to His Lordship, Mr game will therefore have another KOWLOON HOSPITAL. Roman Catholic sisters are him through the many years of Secretary, 50 cents each. Ted will in command of *R* 10 and Potter said that he did not think opportunity of seeing the Shang-

employed, to see that all religious his Parliamentary career, will be served from 430. p.m.--Adut, respectively, attached to the Port that the Court had as yet been hal men in practice before the

never hear a word seld against land Submarine Flotilla Lieu called upon to decide whether interport matches start.

. At 10.80 to-morrow morning, When the Government decided influence is strictly excluded: "good old Walter," said a member After the cricket match be tenant Benidge joined the Submar such grats should be made.. staff the new Kowloon Hospital that Government medical officers of the pienant Labour Party tween Hongkong University and the Services Sub-I Leutenant Mr. Fotter gave the history of the Interport match, Shanghal v.

the family concerned and detalled:

Hongkong commences. The tiffin have complete control, twenty years ago. Lord Long the Civil Service Club, played during the war-and-

the manner in which the decea

from 100

to "with". sistern of the Maryknoll will

Fich had observed. Cituese ciastoc dom, It must have known that with power to have removed any was always ready to do battle for yesterday on the ground of the vetadla bakit served in ano the causes in which he believed, latter club, a Poppy Day poster 4rand WK 36, the latter of

penpent The def

ithyma incom But he sadom or never came into was put up for auction by MrFT really mide: in

but the It could hardly hope to escaps sister whom they

atiated personal conflict with his oppon-Lamble. It produced a sum of no me riticism for engaging an order petent or v

with ents. He was always a favourite less than $325.00, and was secured of the Labour Party, for orthodos by a syndicate, of which Mil the Conservative though

years and 3 months. Funeral four daily newspapers. The lines further editorial comment is and two masters were each fined by the orchestra of the band offference between the two laws, Carr won quite a lot of praise

The China

MOMBECONG, - WEDamday, Nov. 12, 1974

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