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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1925.

COMPANY DIVIDEND.

CHINESE AFFAIRS.

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND. FINANCE CO. LTD.

LULL IN THE FIGHTING CONTINUES.

FAR EAST PEACE.

JAPAN'S TREATY WITH RUSSIA.

The Directors will recommend

TOKIO, January 21.

THE CHINA MAIL.

the following allocation of profits (Courtesy of "Daily Bulletin.") (By Courtesy of "Daily Bulletin.") for the year ended 31st December 1024, at the forthcoming annual meeting of shareholders:- Dividend 8% absorb- ..ing

Bonus 4% absorbing. Transfer to Reserve

Fund... Transfer to Typhoon & Floods Insurance Fund

Carry Forward

Shanghai, January 21. Another day passed yesterday $120,000.00 without reports of fighting be- 60,000:00 |tween the two armies: at Wusih.

Chi Haich-yuan appears to have 50,000.00 employed the lull in the fighting

to consolidate his position around 6,977.29 Shanghai and Wogsung. 89,879.94

POINT OF LAW. 18 FULL COURT JUDGMENT FINAL?

LIKELY PRIVY COUNCIL CARE.,

Arising out of the new atmest famous possession case of the King Commenting on the signing of No Restaurant, which came up the Russo-Japanese Agreement, for many days last year, under the Baron Shidebara, interviewed, Rents Ordinance, in the Supreme Court, the Full Court eat this welcomed the friendly relations between neigh-in comprising the Chief bours by an Agreement which; Justice (Sir Henry Cowper Gollumi after long negotiations, solved all and the Puisne Judge (Mr. H. H.

1. Gompertz),

restoration of

pending questions between them. The Premier declared that all the legitimate contentions of Japan The most important piece of had been acknowledged by Russia, news in Shanghai was that Sun A good understanding with $320,857.23 Chuan-fang, Tuki of Chekiang, Russia is indispensable for peace has gone to Ishing, on the west of in the Far East, declared Viscount Lu Yung-hsiang's right flank, in Goto, who has long been an support of Chi Hsieh-yuan. advocate of a friendly understand It is understood that Chi Hsieh-ing with Russia, but he said that yuan has gone to Soochow in order both peoples must abandon any to deal with the situation there. attitude of suspicion, which, if it "The "China Press" correspondent existed, would render the Agree at Nanking reports that Lu Yung- ment a scrap of paper. hsiang is in control of Changchow, and that General Chen Tiao-yuan is being sent overland to Ishing,

CHOW TIPS."

INTERESTING LECTURES

TO COME?

A promising series of lectures down on the Medical conference programme for to day which, however, failed to materialise in toto were those on Chinese "Chow" and digestion.

Very appropriately enough the series commenced with the one on

An attempt was made by the representative of Chi Hsieh-yuan yesterday to place himself as supervisor of the Shanghai branch of the Bank of China, but

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PIRACY SCARE.

HO SANG SEARCHED AT

SINGAPORE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.).

Singapore, January 22.

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In view of the piracy scare the police searched the steamer "Ho Sung" before leaving for China. Nothing incriminating was found on board.

Pirates Threat. Undeterred by the receipt of a written threat that the vessel In the initial proecedings, Imm would be pirated last night," one Cho-yin, landlord of saven Chiness of the better-known of the river houses at West Point, claimed for steamers left Hongkong as usual possession. The acing Prisne last night. In the ordinary course Judge (Mr. Jistica A. Dver Ball) of events she would have arrived gave judgment for the Restaurant at Canton this morning. No intel- (enants) on the ground that the ligence had been received up til notice to quit, sarved by the land-this afternoon, but, in this in- lord, was bad. The facts were that stance, no news is presumed to be the two party walls on the extremes good news. of the two end houses were not to be

It appears that the captain of demolished-and-the-notice-therefore, held to be bad as it did not give the steamer received a letter, hinting this. Hongkong-Canton passenger

exact nature of the reconstruction, This decision was reversed by the Full Court.

IF

digestion or as it was down on the the building is in the Settlement in will be completely withdown against the decision of the Fail was taken in the, searching af }

sind the attempt whs not successful

and

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.BOXING.

MORE DETAILS.

that an attack would be made last night on her up trip to Cantón.. (Reuter's Service.)

Mr. G. G. Alabaster, K.C., The owners were informed and the (instructed by Me E Davidson) Police were thereupon communi- Shanghai, Jpnery 22, Questions of debt are reserved appeared for the tents (appelinat cated with,

defendant) this morning to LAK As a result, extra guards were or readjustment in future nego- for leave from the Full Court to placed on the ship, together with tiations.

Great care Japanese troops north of Saghal appeal to the Privy Council two machine-guns. programme, "physiology of gastrie secretion," by Dr. Lim, but the two

by May 15, 1925, the withdrawal for Mr. Eldon Fotter, K.C., passengers prior to departure last Dapers which were to follow-on

The composition of some Chinese chun are reported to have request

Lu Yung-hsiang and Han Kuo-mencing as soon as the climate instructed by Mr. H. C. Mne night and the Captain Super- namara) was for the landlord (ras- intendent of Police (the Hon. Mr. pegnits.

E. D: C. Wolfe) is reported to have nowlent-plajntil). delicacies" and 'Notes on the

The land oil concessions in.

"In the course of a lengthy bagu- personally inspected the ship. analysis of food of Central ed certain missionaries Chinese coolies" did not put in an, Chinese Christian leaders of Nan clude the authorisation of Japaneerit Mr. Alabaster submitted that

prospecting over an aren of a appearance. One was therefore king to go to Shanghai and thousand square versts, and af Section 6 of the Rents Ordinance read on "The growth of Chinese mediate with Chi Hsieh-ycan, it is concession for exploitation of 50 was terpreted to read that an ap peal to the „Puit Court (under the Children and their food."

alleged, owing to Chang Chung-

per cent. wilthe granted. Trade Exhibition.chang, the Fengtien Commander-

The Soviet also grants the Fents Ordinance) was final, it was Yung Japanese a concession for the ex-ultra pirts as it rond not take in-Chief: Ignoring Lu Rooms in addition to the lecture hsiang's and Han Kuo-chun'a ploitation of the coal field on the recedence over Letters Patent. halls which have been frequented, orders and usurping all authority. west coast of Saghalien.

He submitled that if„two laws comë to a considerable extent by the

Peking, January 21.

into confies the superior law pre- period of the concessions is 40 to railed: and he quoted a Canadian delegates are those which are Dr. Schurman, continuing his 50 years. given up to the trade exhibition

judgment in support of his nagu The Treaty recognises the ment that the Rents Ordinance and the health exhibition, the address before the Anglo-Ameri fatter having been arranged by the can Association at Peking, said: validity of the Portsmouth Treaty old not take away the right of Council of Health Education of (3) The policy of evolution and but that does not signify that the appeal to the Privy Council.

co-operation involves not single- Soviet will assume with the Tsar- handed, arbitary action on the ist Government responsibility for part of China and the Powers, but the completion thereof.

Mr. Karahan, in an annexed co-operation and conciliation, and only such modicum of compro-note, tenders his sincere regret to miae as wise and practical nego- M. Nicholalevsk for the incident fiators dealing with the, great of 1920. conflicting interests are always ready to muke."

China.

on

In the former room attractive stalls have been arranged which are displayed instruments and foods of international repute.

Nestle's stall with the well. known tins of milk, the matted milk “food drink!" and Lactogen first meets the eye. This is in charge of Mr. Shrubsole.

Dr. Schurgan quoted the vari- The fanious pharmaceutical¦ ous treaties as a basis of co-opera- foods and preparations of Messrs.tion, and proceeded:-The resolu- Allen and Hanbury, their hospital tion regarding extra-territoriality furniture and surgical instruments in China passed at the Washing- are in charge of Mr. H. Reddick, ton Conference, though post- Latest Improvements in recep- poned, stands, and action under it tacles are shown together with may be taken at any time it may brown tablet contents the be agreed upon by the Powers in reputation of which Deeds no enlarging upon-those of the Horlick Malted MEE Company. Brand's famous essences and invalid soups are

the

!

China.

Dr. Schurman' denit at length with the International Commis- sion on Extra-Territoriality, add-

KAY

The

The Treaty, which is in Eng lish, will be published after ratification.

SHIPPING TROUBLES.

AN IMPORTANT MOVE IN AUSTRALIA.

STRIKE IN CHILE.

(Reuter's American Service.)

HOME MAIL.

"KASHMIR" DUE TO-MORROW AFTERNOON.

www.

NEXT TOURNAMENT IN

-HONGKONG

POPULAR WELTERS.

The main event at the Hong- kong Boxing Association's next tournament on January 31, at the City Hail, will be a

set-to between 'Marine Betts, of H.M.S.. "Hawkins," and Pte. Pooley, of the Surreys, over fifteen rounds for the Welterweight Champion- ship of the Colony and the Scott Harston Belt. The men have met twice before in six round con- tests, and the Marine won on The P. & O. "Kashmir." carry points on both occasions. Pooley ing Ieiters and newspapers posted is a cool fighter with a nice. in London up to December 25, and straight left, and should give parcels up to December 18, is due. Betts a rare tussle over the cham- here at 5 o'clock to morrow after-pionship distance. The Marine noon. There will be no sorting of recently won the welterweight the Home anail on Friday night. championship of the China ! Although the General Post Office Squadron, and Pooley was welter- will be entirely closed on Sator-weight champion of Egypt in day, a special staff will sort the 1921.

OUTWARD MAIL.

The outward mail to Eurode by the "Kalyan" will definitely close at 5 p.m. to-morrow."

(Reuter'a Service.)

mails on the morning of that day. There are seven laws new to the Box-holders will have their corres- Hongkong public appearing in the MELBOURNE, January 21 pondence placed in the boxes, and other six, bouts. All have been Management Committee of the obtain their ordinary correspon-

Following the action, of the others who wish to do so car thoroughly tried out in the also in charge of Mr. H. Ming that it would be folly to expect Seamen's Union in recommending dence by calling at the back gymnasium and are all worthy of Hodges who directs this stall.

that this Commission will recom- the various State branches to man entrance." No street delivery will a contest under the H.K.B.A.:

For-theps affected by the strike, be made on Saturday. "Tabloid" compressed products mend immediate abolition.

sponsorship. In a welterweight and

Moogrol," which has been cigners in China must continue to the Melbourne and Newcastle On Monday there will be one contest Ldg. Seaman Piper, of the used with success in the treatment be assured of justice as measured branches of the

Union have delivery of ordinary correspon- Submarines, meets Pte, Mann, of dence as on Sundays, and also one the Surreys-both new appear. delivery of registered correspon ances. Two who have been seen dence at 9 a.m

before are Ldg. Telegraphist Emmerson, of H.M.S. "Marazion," and A. B. Turner, of H.M.S. "Carlisle." Turner has just beaten "Marine Fordham at Wel- häiwei, and will be remembered as the man, who defeated Jim Cartlidge on points at the V.R.C. last year. Emmerson has "just won the lightweight champion- ship of the Fleet. The fight should be a pretty even one, and is likely to last the full six rounds. Another lightweight "go" will be that between Stoker Dore, of the Submarines, and Pte. Grant, of the Surreys. The former was runner-up to Emmerson in the Fleet championships, and Grant is the featherweight champion of his Battalion. Both are new men.

of leprosy are the features of by Western standards, With accepted the award of the pharmaceutical product display of every step in the abandonment of Arbitration Court. Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome and extra-territorial jurisdiction & Co.. in charge of Mr. A. Hanson, just, practicable and effective sub- The firm responsible for the stitute must be found to replace development of insulin-Eli Lilly and discharge the functions of and Co.. of Indianapolis-exhibit each factor eliminated. pharmaceutical and biological pr. Dr. Schurman afterward dealt ducts. Mr. 11. Smith and Mr. E. Miller are in charge:

"Lawson Tait" hospital beds and other equipment for which they are sole agents, are shown by Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co. with " Mr. R. Remington in charge,

An operating theatre set for a small hospital is one of the intervi esting exhibits in charge of Mr. H. J. Eddo 'of Messrs. Reid Bros. San Francisco,

"Cow and Gate" milk products and "Lotol," the insecticide, are attractively arranged on Messrs A. S. Watson's stall, under the superintendence of Mr. W. Pater-

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Palatol" is but one of well

Messrs. Parke, Davis and Co.

MAILS ABLAZE.

200 SACKS DESTROYED..

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exhaustively with the polley of evolution and co-operation, with which he concurred.

VAUDEVILLE SHOW.

NEW PROGRAMME AT THE QUEEN'S

The Manila Vaudeville Com pany, which have been much appreciated during their season at the Queen's Theatre, give an entire charge of programmé to-night, as follows:

NEW YORK, January 21, Fagasten, Chile, that the strike of. It is reported from Santo

longshoremen has spread through; out the provinces causing a serious disturbance to shipping.

to

Most of the foreign vessels have been compelled to proceed other ports. is

DISARMAMENTS,

AMERICA TO CONVENE A CONFERENCE.

ECONOMY MOVE.

(Reuter's American Service:)

WASHINGTON, January 21.

"COMPANY LAW.

OMISSION TO FILE A RETURN

UNUSUAL APPLICATION.

known products on the stand of Overture.........Queen's Orchestra Opening Chor." Old Gang of

by directors. Allament was made Mine."

The terms of the resolution carri- ont February 4, 1924, but no retura Ray & Dick......"Something New." Miami......

ed in the Senate requesting the was filed, although this had to be (a)"Cielito Llado." President to call a Disarmament déne within six weeks. When so (b)" Ain't Going To Conference lay down that the Con-licitors were preparing the file for

Rain No More." Dimples.......(a) "Trust

ference shall be held at Washing-the year 1924 they discovered the Mo."

ton and charged with the duty of failure to do so for 1923. (b)"Some of These securing an international agree

His Lordship granted the Days."

ment for the effectual reduction of plication. Oriental Dance. sea and land armaments to relieve Raymond the nations of unnecessary exe The Dancing Teacher..... Sketch, armaments and preparation for Reynolds: penditures for the provision of

· ABy Courtesy of "'Daily Bulletin."')|

SHANGHAI, Jaņ. 21. Reports were received in Shang- hal yesterday by the officials of the Chinese Post Office which stat ed that fires broke out in a mall.van on the Peking-Mukden Railway on the 18th inst. and destroyed 200. sacks of mail, mostly destined to Shanghai, Tientsin and Peking.

Bags which contained printed matter and letters in a separate wan were not damaged.

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TENNIS.

UNIVERSITY MATCH ON SATURDAY,

On behalf of the Chung. Mel Garage, Mr. Elsley Zeitiye ap- plied in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Cowper Gollan) for leave to file | returns of allotment out of time

and for relief from penalty.

Addressing His Lordship, coud sel said that the company was

The tit-bit of the bantam con- formed on November 22, 1923 tests will most likely be that be- with a capital of$7,000 consisting tween Sig. Rogers, of H.M.S. of 70 shares of $100 each, all heid Tamar," and Cpl. Major, of the Surreys. Rogers, who put up a good show against Wareham at the last tournament, is a few pounds over the bantam limit (8st. 61lbs.), and if he manages to get down will give Major, one of the best and most popular boxers we have here, a good con- test. The other bantam fight is between Marine Townsend, of H.M.S. "Titania," and Boy Bowles, of the Surreys. The Marine was runner-up in the Fleet Championships, and the boy is a lad full of promise. He is CHINESE SKIPPER SUMMONED, training pal to Major, and boxes on a similar style. "The remain- WASHINGTON. Jan. 21. On Tuesday, Revenue Officers ing contest is a welterweight Senator McKellar (Democrat)ralded the little Hongkong and affair over six rounds between proposed a resolution in the Senate Wuchow steamer: "Corf" and A. B. Jackson, of H.M.S. "The Nature of Memory," was asking the President to order an effected a haul of about 500 taels "Hawkins," a newcomer, and Pte. the subject of yesterday's public enquiry as to whether Great Britain of raw opium valued at about lecture in connection with the bad violated the Disarmament $1,000. Hongkong Lodge of the Theoso-Treaty by building the battlesips phical Society.

"Rodney" and "Nelson."

Millie.... Screen Singing...

NATURE OF "MEMORY,"

THEOSOPHICAL

.SOCIETY.

war.

AN ALLEGATION.

DIPLOMATIC CORPS."

JAPAN

Mr. M. Manuk, the lecturer, explained how the impressiona The University Tennis Club will received through the mediam of be "At Home" to the representa aur senses, are translated by the tives of the Medical Conference, consciousness into mental pictures; NEW U. S. AMBASSADOR TO members, and friends on Saturday, and how those mental pictures are. when the following will re recollections, constituting memory. present the University agalust, the Mr. Manukexplained the Doctors at 3.30 p.m. on the method of reproducing memories court at Pokfoolum motus from store-houses fu, the sube HM. Soo (Captain), and“ BH conscious mind, and also, how the Wong A Redmond and W. contelousness can come into * Forster |H H. Chen and H. N. contact with the universal

Salhetchat.

memory of the will.

(Reuter's American Service.)

WASHINGTON, January 21. The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mr. Edgar Bancroft ar Ambassador to Japan, LA

JJ

ap-

OPIUM HAUL.

Ismall steaMER RAIDED BY

REVENUE OFFICERS,

In connection with the seizure,, the Chinese captain of the shipwas summoned before the Police Court. where he was remanded until January 29 Baff was allowed in the sum of $5,0odjebko, E

It has been alleged that the |oplumsa Souqd-in-desc

compartment in the after part of the steamer,

Eaton, of the Surreys. The latter has been seen before. -***

Mr. Brook, the manager of the H.K.B.A,, and S. S. Hunt are to e congratulated on arranging such a fine all-round programme, and upon securing seven new, comers for exhibition on the night of January:31.

Parib, January-21.The Cater pillar autocars, which started from Yesterday one. Cafe or Algoria reached the border of diphtheria (Chinese)liwa tenor Belgian Congo, thus having cover led, and two cases of enteric fevered distance of 7,000 kilometres.]

(also Chinese.)

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