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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1924.

NOT AGGRESSIVE.

SINGAPORE BASE NEEDS.

い

POLICY OF INSURANCE.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, December 16. In, a speech at a luncheon here"

SUICIDE PACT.

SINGAPORE. CORONER'S,

VERDICT.

HUSBAND HELD GUILTY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

in at 16lbs. less than weight for Inches-that is 134lbs, when the good ponies are carrying from 8lbs to 5lbs, overweight for inches." For the sake of argument we will strike a happy medium and presume the best performer is 13.1. We must allow him 5lba.! over weight for inches, which brings his impost to 160lbs. To carry the correspondent's argu- | ment to a logical conclusion one to-day, Mr. WC. Bridgeman must infer that he would like to (First Lord of the Admiralty), age bottom weight 145lbs. This referring to the Singapore base, will needssitate raking the top-

declared that nothing could be weight to 171lbs. The consequence further from the truth than the is we have top-weight carrying ggestion that the scheme was "T6lbs. above weight for inches, "ggressive,

while the bottom. weight "has an

Policy Of Defence..

The husband was found guilty We impost of 4lbs, Jess than weight the very valuable friemiship of recovered

desired. to: retain of abetment. He took veronal but

after treatment

for inches. In other words, the,

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SINGAPORE, December 16. The verdict in the Coroner's enquiry in the death of Mrs: U. G. Richards was given to-day. The finding was that Mrs. Richards had committed suicide by taking

veronal

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good performer is asked to the United States and Japan.. He hospital." shoulder all the burden of the statesmen did not regard the pro- that Mr. and Mrs. Richards, was sure American and Japanese Nate. It will be remembered handicapper's attempt to "bring the ponies together." The Hong vision of a base as any kind of through financial embarrassment, kong Handicapper, Mr. Dow defence lending to greater effi- lives, according to a letter sent to aggressive policy; but a policy of had both determined to end their biggin, has made a point of never eiency and economy in the Navy. Mrs. Kichards father, notifying asking a pony to carry more than It was simply a measure of insure him of their Intention. On receipt 10lbs, over weight for inches

of the letter he hastened to, the Oxcept in the case of the Great ance. Metropolitan Handicap, on April horizon as far as we could see at removed,

no cloud . the Richards' bom's and had them both 21, when Spotted Sand

hospital. MIE. allotted 167lbs.

present, but nobody could foretell Richards' died the following (12lbs. over the future and we must be pre-morning, but Mr. Richards weight for inches), the bottom pured for any unexpected turn, of covered.]

was

weight being Mountain Hawk with 140lbs. Mr. Dowbiggin's system has worked fairly well on the whole and the top-weight has not invariably won. It must always be remembered that while it is difficult to stop certain ponies even with weight within reason, there are always a certain number of ponies entered who could not win if they were turned "loose" as the saying goes. The judicial classi- fying of ponies, to our mind, is of far greater importance than try- ing to allot poundage to suit the light-weights.

Brokers' Commissions. **

There was

events.

to

WAR DEBTS.

Tem

Bridgeman stated that the Cabinet [Speaking at Oswestry, Mr. had agreed to allow him to start BRITAIN'S EXAMPLE CITED. upon the Singapore base It was most essential if they had to rely on the present smaller navy that they have a base where capital ships could be repaired, instead of having to come home wasting time and money:]

"United States Navy,

Renter's American Service.)

Washington, December 16. President Calvin Coolidge, in a

(Reuter's American Service:)

WASHINGTON, December 17.

In the House of Representatives," Mr. Crisp, a member of the Ameri- can debt funding commission, an nounced that no official concrete proposal for the funding of the French war debt had been broach- ed up to the present, but the commission hoped, such

would materialise,, as it was desirous of

statement to-day, said he desiredegotiating a settlement. for America a Navy adequate for that the funding arrangements Mr. Crisp expressed the opinion the defence of the country only with Britain should be the basis without respect to steps taken by of the agreements with other other nations.

By the confirmation on Novem- ber 3 of one of the rules of the London Stock Exchange, a broker, at his discretion, may now charge one commission for buying or selling the same security in the same account or in the following account. Probably some people will object to this on the ground that it will encourage speculation, sufficient.

debtor nations. ""

He deemed # Congressional An animated debate ensued as enquiry into the condition of the regards the British att jude towards Navy unnecessary, as the annual the settlement of inter-Allied investigations in connection with debis, the Navy Appropriation Bill were

It does not necessarily follow that [The American correspondent

TRADE UNIONISM.

it will, but if the alteration has of the "Sunday Times" discussing the effect of making for freer the "rather ambitious new naval markets and enabling the public programme" of the United States, BRITISH DELEGATES LEAVE

Japan's Viewa,

(Courtesy, "Daily Bulletin.")

Tokyo, December 16. General Itami, Chief of the

FOR HOME.

1.

(Reuters Service.)

Moscow, December 16. Trade Union delegation headed The members of the British

by Mr. A. A. Purcell, former President of Manchester Trades Council, have left Leningrad for England. Before their departure they were presented with addresses by the Headquarters of the Soviet Unions, hoping for an early attainment of unity in the

labour movement.

U.S. DEBT FUNDING.

LIFE OF COMMISSIÓN. EXTENDED.

(Reuter's American Service.)

to buy and sell at closer prices says there is no denying that than before, the departure is to lurking anxiety over the immin- be welcomed and might with ence of a clash with Japan is advantage be put into practice in responsible for the growing de- ed here thirty-six years ago, pro- Hongkong if it is not already in mand for increased naval appro gress which he rightly described Truth" is in favour of the new Singapore base project has given force. The financial Editor of priations. Britain's revival of the as "simply wonderful, Sir, Henry rule and considers many members an impetus to this demand) Pollock said that the guiding force of the public will be glad of a had been the spirit of harmony longer run for their money. "He which had united the Chinese and also sees the possibility of this the British people, and he was encouragement of business of a concession proving to be an confident that through this same non-gambling character. At the agency we shall yet sea

even same time, he points out that all greater triumphs than we have of us do not want to contango Intelligence Bureau of the Gen- stock. Some of us do not under-eral Staff, in the course of an in- witnessed in the past. These stand the procedure, though we terview, asserting that Japan views were seconded by the other may have a vague idea that the officially has no concern with the speakers last night, the Hon. contango payment may wipe out American manoeuvres said;~~- Mr. R. H. Kötewall extending

much of the profit derived from "We have never looked upon the a fortunate purchase. It often manoeuvres as being unfriendly his definition of Anglo-Chinese happens that investors-specula- towards Japan, because every co-operation to include social tive investors, if you like-take country is doing the same, amenities, and Sir Edwards the view that a certain security the necessity for defence justify"

will enjoy a fair rise within a ing such measures." Stubbs, who spoke next, stating comparatively short period-say.

General Itami further declared definitely that the spirit of the duration of a Stock Exchange than an Americo-Japan war was co-operation is the one great account. They pay for the stock tactically and strategically im- factor in the prosperity of Hong, bought, and if the expected rise possible.

did not occur in the first fort- General Itami expressed the kong. Everyone who follows local nightly account they would prob- opinion that, in spite of the wild events at all closely knows how ably be glad to hold the stock fur talk, Americo-Japan contacts true are these words. But for all another fortnight if they were were becoming closer, because that they cannot be repeated too only charged the one commission each needs the other.

for the whole period. He is often. Sir Edward Stubbs. pre-assuming that the broker would dicted that the Colony will be able exercise his discretion of making DAVIES.-On December 12, at

do, administratively and only the one charge, for theiten- Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. financially, a very great deal dur-dency is for minimum rates to

The Dollar Steamship Liner William S. Davies, a daughtering the next few years. Doubtless become the maximum rates. If

"President Monroe" is due to investors of the speculative type with every reason he was taking recognised the possible advantage

arrive at this port from Shanghai DEATH.

for granted that the spirit of to them of the new order of things,

at 2 pm. on Sunday-December ZI, She will sail for Mediter co-operation will continue. Cer he is confident that business of

ranean ports, Boston," New, York tainly while. he remains Governor considerably, and possibly it might Sub-Inspector James Murphy at her 22 (Monday) and not at 8 a.m.

the kind indicated would increase

A distressing accident befelt and Havana at 5 pm. on. Decem- here and while our public men, result in a diminution of contange about I am. yesterday when he December 23, as originally sche European and Chinese, are of the operations. Broadly speaking, the dropped from the second floor 'duled. present broad-minded type, thereTruth" writer considers that verandah of the Central Police

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BIRTH.

DINGLE-On December 5, nt Chaotung, Yunnan, Dr. Lilian

M. Dingle (née Grandin) of the United Methodist Mission.

Hongkong, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1924.

HONGKONG'S WELFARE.

to

is no reason why it should not brokers' commissions are too high, and that if they were reduced continue; no reason, indeed, why--there-would-be-a-greater-public it should not develop still further interest in markets. as well. That it will develop still further must be, the wish of Although we share His Excel-everyone who has the Colony's lency the Governor's sentiment interests at heart: Sir Henry

'GOVERNMENT · POSTS.

about after-dinner speakers, we Pollock's survey last night of the RECENT APPOINTMENTS TO must agree that the speeches progress that has been made made last night, when the Hon. during his twenty-three years in

INSPECTOR MURPHY,

FALLS FROM SECOND FLOOR.

CONDITION IS SERIOUS.

Station building on to the com- pound, sustaining severe injuries.

Sub-Inspector James Murphy s8"

one of the officers specially detall.

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WASHINGTON, December 26. The Senate has passed a Bill, extending the life of the American Foreign Debt Funding Commission for two years,

PRESIDENT 'MONROE.

SAILS 5 P.M. ON MONDAY,

MOTOR SMASH”

ed to supervise search work in a collision between motor connection with the Piracy Proven-

tion Ordinance. He is reported to cycle No. 155, driven by 憲 have returned to his quarters at the European, and motor car No. 6oz Central Police after his round at Detention Barracks yesterday, the at Garden Road near the Military. about midnight on Monday, and driver of the moter car was injured at the time of the accident he in the leg and had to be sent to the was dressed in pyjamas. The

attributed to a habit which the

Condition Serioúa,

The Sub-Inspector 'was picked Au armed robbery occurred up in a semi-conscious condition about 9 o'clock this morning bat immediately after his fall, and No. 78, Stone Nallah ." Lane.. removed to the Goveniment Civil Details of the robbery were not Hospital. In addition to several available at time of going to pres, minor injuries, it is belloved that but it is reported that four men the Sub-laspector has hurt his spine, were concerned, three of whóm MOa caquiry at the koudiak et tifla whore armed with revolvers.

time, to-day, the "China Mail" was { "

Hughes..

Kindergarten Mistress. Miss A, S. Freser.

Nursing Sister-Miss F. Huxtable.

HONGKONG. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C., was the Colony shows what can be the following appointments were Sub-Inspector is reported to have

During the month of October, cause of the accident can only be Government Civil Hospital. entertained by his Chinese friends, done; Sir Edward Stubbs' allu- made by the Secretary of State had of walking in his sleep.

ARMED ROBBERS. were both appropriate and enter- sion to "the great scheme of work for the Colonies to the Govern taining. Besides paying fitting before us" indicates what we hope ment service in Hongkong: tribute to the principal guest, who will be done; and it only remains B. Sparrow.

Police Probationer. Mr. W. le was to be congratulated alike for for events to dwarf both visions, Assistant Mistress-Mias F. M. the knighthood recently conferred and great as the Colony is to-day, upon him by the King and for the great as we believe it will be soon, fact that yesterday he celebrated to make it greater still! This sixty-first birthday, the speeches made last night touched upon several aspects of the| Colony's welfare which deserve. more than passing notice. Fore Imost among these was the value-of- Anglo Chinese co-operation. After dwelling upon the progress that has been made since he first arriv.

Wit

Medical Officer-Lieutenant

Handicapping China Pontes

Newton, M.R.CS, LECP. A correspondent, writing to the

"North China Daily News" on the subject of

handicapping China ponies, complains that the lower Weights allotted are, as a generas rule, so low that riders cannot make the weight. He Instances the case of a 12.8 pony "getting

Stops Creup.

I. informed that there in no change

to report and the condition of the

patient is still very serious. »

MORE DOG BITES,

Buy Inspector Jainer Murphy-has--A Gafiese mamediaYang two brothers in the Force. One is was bitton in both logs yesterday why motimes Detective Inspector TMurphy by a dog said to belong to Mr. Cough Homedy in of Yanmail, and the other is A. S. MacKichan. The animal

no marces and Sub-Inspector John Murphy of was removed to Kennedy Town ho

For sale etery Wanchal

v be kept under observati