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THE CHINA MAII-

MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1925.

"QUICK WORK

BRITAIN'S EXAMPLE.

FRANCE'S FINANCËS.

CRIMINAL COURT

ITALY'S NEW ELECTORAL LAW.

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SENTENCES.

SEVEN YEARS A MINUTE.,

KONGMOON COMMANDER

CHARGED.

The rapidity, with which

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consent, the new

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DEVELOPMENT CO.

FIRST GENERAL MEETING HELD.

that we are only reviewing prac tically nine month period About, one third of this time was occupied in the work of organisa- tion.

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Paris, January 17.

The average profit per month The Chamber has adopted the There was a largo attendance now is approximately one third Bill with regard to the handling at the City Hall on the occasion greater than the average per ROME, January 18. of German deliveries in kind. of the first ordinary general meet-month for the period covered by With the abolition of plural

M. Herriot, in the course of the ing on Saturday of the Hongkong the report, whereas expenditure voting which was part of Signor debate, said the Government re- Development, Building and Sav-remains about the same... Mussolini's "original bill but was

I have pleasure, in announcing the withdrawn with the Government's solutely opposed any policy of inga Society."

electoral law inflation, whatever the conse Among those present at the that your directors, not desiring law takes its course when prison- follows the general principles of quences. For the formidable meeting were: the Hon. Mr. C. to unduly burden the Society in *ers pleaded guilty was the sub- English electoral law in every payments France had to make Montague Ede, the Rev. Father the first year of its working,

this year, not a single additional | Robert, Dr. J. C. Dalmahoy Allati,

and appreciating the difficulties encountered, have decided to An important change is the redus-Note would be issued. Every Messrs. D. H. Blake, Leung Yan waive their fees for the period jeet of comment at the last particular. Criminal Sessions when sevention of the period that must thing must be subordinated to the po, Chau Sui-ki, Chan Sau-fung under review, and the thanks of men in twenty-five minutes were clapse between dissolution of the necessity of terminating the Li Wing-kwong, Wong Pak-son' sentenced to terms of imprison- Chamber and a new election from policy of loans and inflation. (directors), E. el Arculli, B. H. shareholders are due to them for

this act of generosity. ment" totalling fifty years.. To three months

Hale, Misa L. M. de Souza, Messrs. to twenty days (Cheers.)

C. L. Young, J. Alves, F. Judah,

Future "Plans.'· day's proceedings were in some thus giving the Cabinet a better chance of choosing a psychologi-

Miss Liang Ying, Messrs. J. Wong, Development work has been respects even quicker, »¦

H. Lowcock, Leung Sui-chan, unfortunately delayed. But I am cally suitable moment to hold the

G. Teamtseuopulas, Ip Chiu, Ip glad that I am now in a posi- Wai, E, A. Long, S. E. Ismail, Lam tion to inform you that an Siu-lai, J. Gould, 1. S. Perry, Li elaborate and detailed survey: Yuk-tong, Cheung Don-yuet, G. A of the property below Jardine's Ahwee, Woo Fook-wing, Chau Siu- Look-Out is near completion chan, S. A. Rumjahn, Dr. Burton, and that the H.K.E. & P.D. The only time taken up in such cases when a prisoner admits his

S. Michael, R. A. Razack, Mrs. Forbes, Miss. S. Ellis, Miss G. guilt is the reading over of the

Ellis, Mrs. Ogilvie, Messrs. Chan charge in English and Chinese,

Tsan-nam, Chan Yat-fung, J. H. the query by the Judgo as to whe-

Seth, Mrs. Mather, Mr. O. Kitchell, ther the revolver was loaded or

Mrs. Frederick, Messrs. H.A. anything.known about the person

London, January 18.

Lammert, L. A, Tobias, To Chee- and a request for confiscation by details to the free vere of the The "Observer, discussing the hing, Chang Kung-sam, Chu Tok, the solicitor conducting the case Chamber, notably the plural voting re-opening of the oplum question Eng Fee-chan, So Kwong-kwan, Those case proposals, which, the Opposition at Geneva, says that America's F. H. Soares, U. L. A. Mohidee, for taken before Mr. Justice contended, would operate weight desire for the suppression of the V. Shewerum, Felix Ellie, C. E. H. H. J. Gompertz and the Crownly in favour of the Fascists.,, These Indian crop is founded on her Remedios, Ng Shut-chee. Lau Mr. C. Montague Ede and Mr. Solicitor was Mr., Whyte-Smith.) Proposals were rejected in the internal anxiety which must be Mok-lin, Petro Acuna, Chan Wing D, H.-Blake as directora of the

It is not, of course, necessary main. The Bill was adopted:]

Four prisoners charged with arms possession and two with brouch of deportee orders, were sentenced in

a little over five minutes to terms totalling 36

years

the Crown,

for a jury to sit on an uncontest- ed case, and so the jurors, sum-s moned to attend this morning's sitting. In the smaller of the wo Courts in the Supreme Court buildings were not called upon until the above-mentioned six cases had been heard.

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elections.

[Ad earlier cable stated.-The Chamber haq adjourned sine die after passing at express speed the new Electoral Bill, reverting to the system of single member con- stituencies Opposition through. out was practically ignored. The merits of the new measure were concentrated on the argument that fair representation of the people 19.. was Impossible under present conditions. Mussolini 1ft several

AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING.

́SEAMEN'S UNION UF IN ARMS.

A TRUMP CARD!

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MELBOURNE, January 18. Following the Governmenta application the shipowners are also applying for the deregistration, of the Seamen's Union.

Another prisoner who appeared bofore the Court to answer charge of dilawful possession of arms was said by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, who appeared on his behalf, to be Commander of half the Merchant Volunteer forces in Kongmoon, a well-known pen- nut oil manufacturer, and a part.

At a meeting in the Socialists'; ner in half a dozen well-known Hall, called to protest against the firms.

arrest of Tom Walsh and 34, mem» The man's name is Chan 'Sik-bers of the crew of the steamship tim, and he was said by the Crown Moersk), a Seamen's Union official Soucitor to have been found with declared that if the Commonwealth a revolver on his person wrapped Government wanted to smash the in a piece of cloth. In applying Union, the latter would not hesitate for a remand, Mr. Jenkin anid to play their trump. They had that no one would claim that he already received offers of assis. tance from New Zealand, also from British and foreign seamen..

had felonious intent.

Bail of $5,000 was upplied for, but was allowed in half that sum on the application of Mr. Jenkin, who said that money would be "tight" with Chinese New Year approaching.

"ENVOYS TO JAPAN.

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FRENCH ECONOMIC

MISSION.

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OPIUM.

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Geneva, January 17. Mr. Hsu Shu-tseng, who is studying the organisation of the League, will attend the resumed Opium Conference on January

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fook: Chon Po-min, G. N. Tock, Lo Sik-nam. Leung Wing-sang, F. N. W. Doodha, and Mr. Jackson (shareholders).

Co., by whom the work is being done, expect to submit a complete layout plan early in March next. This plan, we are confident, will be acceptable to, and approved by the PW.D.

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Mr. Ellis then proposed the adoption of the report and balance sheet, Mr. B. Hale seconding. This was carried.

The appointment of the Hon.

respected in full; but insofar as

Society was confirmed, Mr. Gould India impugned America's. view

proposing and Mr. Seth seconding of the facts it appears mistaken.

Mr. Ede's appointment and Mr, The paper quotes Lord Oliver's denial that drugs from India

I. S. Perry proposing and Mr. reach America and points out

The Chatman, Mr. F. Ellis, Ismail seconding Mr. Blake's said:- that Indian export of opium,

élection. The retiring directors though a relevant problem as a accounts having been in your

The report and statement of were re-elected. whole, is not relevant to the par-harde for some days, I will, Ellis, seconded by Mr. Aubrey On the proposal of Mr. Felix ticular difficulties which bring in with your permission, adopt the Edgar, it was agreed that Messrs. the United States..

FRANCE'S DEBTS..

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Washington, January 17. The House has passed a Bill extending the life of the Debt Commission for two years) fol- lowing a debate on the subject of the French debt, during which the Democral leader, Mr. Garrett said that France ought not to be permitted to remain in the dark regarding the American Govern-. ment's opposition to cancellation. The Republican, Mr. Fish asserted that France should realise that the time had arrived to reach an agreement in regard to the debt, for since, 1020 she had lent three billion france to other nations.

usual course and take them as Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming read. I would mention; however, should be appointed auditors at a that there is a sum of $400 for fee to be decided later,, auditors' fees which must be deducted from the balance shown; leaving an amount of $14,323.04, to be carried forward."

FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE.

I would like to emphasise that ble service stands to the credit of Over Afty years of useful,and invalu- the profit shown has been derived Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and in all solely from the finance depart that time we have never heard of a ment of the Society and that when single dissatisfied user, nor a dealer who the work of property development highest terms to his patrons. These i net glad to recommend t 1 thà and building (which is our main who, in childhood took it for coughs, object) is properly in swing, we colds, croup and whooping cough are can of course look for far higher now giving it to their children and returns. "I would also remind you results. For sale everywhere.

grand children with the same, good

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MADELINE

ROSSITER COMPANY.

The visit of Madeline Rossiter, one of the most popular and versatile artistes, that has yet toured the East, and her new London Company of twelve artistes, promises some pleasant entertainments for Hongkong audiences, They are due to open at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, January 24, at 9.80 p.m. for a short season only.

The Company have played to record houses in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon, Colombo, Penang and Singapore, and have been very favourably noticed by the Prese in those cities.

A sixth prisoner to appear on an arms possession charge was Chan Chat, who was found in Des Vieux Roid, Central carrying two

Mr. Andrew, replying, aug. parcels under his arms contain-

PARIS, January 18,

gested that France had rendered ing 120 rounds, of ammunition. The French Economic Mission service to the world by making His story was that he had been to Japan as completed will be loans to weak nations after the asked to carry them for a friend, headed by M. Ader, Chief of the war. whom he was later to meet at Engineering Department of the Tsim Sha Tsui ferry. The reason Civil Service, assisted why he had not been able to point M. Jordan head of the Far Eastern out this friend when taken there section of the National Office of DEFENCE OF THE SUDAN throughout Australasia and Great Britain. by the police, he said, was that Foreign Trade, accompanied by there had been delay whilst he was taken to the police station and searched

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The man was discharged, the jury finding him not guilty by a majority of five to two."

'BUS-MEN CHARGED, ...

In the large Court the morn- ing's proceedings were entirely taken up with the opening of the case brought by theCrown against a driver and inspector of the Kai Tack Motor 'Bus Com-i pany. They are both charged; with manslaughter in respect of! an accident on the Kowloon City: Road in November in which the

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experts in metallurgy, chemical products, motor cars, railways, ! electricity, textiles, aeroplane construction and house-building. The Mission will leave on February. 12 and will remain in Japan two months.

POUND STERLING.

RETURN TO PAR IN THE U. S. A

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WASHINGTON, January 18.. bus for which they were respon The pound sterling will return sible toppled over à briilge into ato par in the postal service on nullah. One of the male passen- January 22. gers died as the result of the in- The conversion rate for postal juries he received.

and money orders payable in Great The statements made by the Britain, Ireland, Australia, New two accused were put in. It was Zealand and South Africa will be, stated in these that the "driver $4.87.

had complained of a slackness in the steering wheel, and the in- spector took temporary charge of the 'bus in order to test the extent of it. The statements `contained disparity as to who was at the wheel at the time of the accident. Expert evidence was given by Mr. J. Smith, of the Kowloon Canton Railway, who said that he

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EGYPT'S POLITICS.

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CAIRO, January 18. The King has issued a decree Postponing the elections and stim moning Parliament on January 23.

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Klurtun, Jannary 17. On the occasion of an official gar den party, attended by a concourse of natives, notables and officials, Sir Archers Read read an importar, proclamation, which is being printed in English and Arabic and circulated throughout the Sudan, to the effect: that Sudan Defence Force will be formed immediately. Commis- sions will be offered to practically all serving officers native of Sudani. Sir Archer Bead afterwards em- phagised the necessity of opening a TW ern of mutual, respect and understanding, concentrating future prosperity and forgetting past robles.

DRY LAW.

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Washington, January 17. President Coolidge leaves the Senate to decide whether it will comider the proposal with regard to a World Court at the special

vene on March 4, for the purpose It is believed that the marked session of the Benate he will con-

had made an examination of the decrease in Zaghlul's popularity

'bus shortly after the accident has infused confidence in Ziwar's of dealing with Cabinet appoint

and could find no mechanical fault Ministry.

which would account for it.

The conductor of the 'bus in'

evidence, said that the driver and

ments.

With reference to the proposal to compulsory for offenders against make sentences of imprisoninent the Prohibition laws, it is stated

Paris, January 18-M. Herriot inspector both had held of the has Instructed the French Am wheel when the accident hap:bassador to Moscow to protest to that President Coolidge is of the pened.

SHARE QUOTATIONS,

Tls.

the Soviet Government against the opinion that discretion between recent speech of M. Rykoff when fines and sentences of imprisonment he described the French loans to should be allowed the Comta. He Russia as imperialistic, and deny does not look favourably upon the! ing a legal obligation to repaylaw meting ont the same treatment to a citizen possessing liquor for his own use as to a bootlegger,

them.Reuter.

Langkat.................... 2134 Buyers.. Berlin, January 17 The Ewor... 12:20 Buyers. Vossiche Zeitung attributes Herr Shaopockan 10% Buyers Father's decision to postpone the New Berings.. 7 Buyers meeting of the Reichstag until

WHOOPING COUGHL Oricia J. vém 34... Buyers. „Monday, to differences of opinion Shan tona... 50 Buyers, with members of the Cabinet, and hard on the parente Control the Whooping cough is hard on the child The ve, kladly supplied by especially between the Nationals dreadful whooping and coughing with Messrs Gould & Co were the and Controists regarding the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy opens at fations on the Shanghal formulation of the Government's narcotics nor other harmful substances Friduces grist loop hat contains no Market morning,*****

statement-Reuter.

Bold and recommended everywhere,

Madeline Rossiter, the celebrated Pantomine and Musical Comedy favourite, entertainer, author, composer and dancer, is one of the most widely-travelled ladies on the stage and since her last appear- ance out East, has sung and danced her way into public favour

The repertoire of the Company is an extensive one and ranges from 'grand opera to low comedy. It introduces for the first time in this part of the world the song and dance pot-pourri which is such u big feature to-day in London,

(Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross).

The tour is under the direction of Theatrical Enterprises

Miss Madeline Rosulter who is showing with her new bor

at the Theatre-Royal on Saturday:-

During their all too-short season here the Company wi (Friday and Saturday) "Flares and Flashes." Included

Rossiter at the Alhambra and Coliseum Theatures, London, programme is “Dance-o-Mania” which was featured by her departure for the East. Monday will see Flashlights

Pierrot Pie" Wednesday "Strollerland, Thursday d'Euvres and Friday a farewell performance "Mixed Grill,”

The booking is now open at Moutrle's.

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