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Hongkong, Thursday, March 5, 1925.

would be just as ready to visit the United States as Americans are to see Europe, and have drawn up a detailed programme, the cheap- est trip being priced at £41, for which it is possible to visit Quebec, Montreal, Albany, and New York. The most expensive is only £8 more, and includes, in addition, Ottawa. :: Toronto,

THURSDAY, MARCH 5,

$2,000 THEFT.

MAXIMUM SENTENCE TOO LIGHT.

'MAGISTRATE'S REMARK',

Before Mr. E W. Hamilton, at

CORRESPONDENCE.

ENTER

'PA GRUNDY" TO HONGKONG) *

(d'o Nie Editor of the China Mail).

Six-I regret I must again take

Niagara Falls, and Boston. The the Central Magistracy this mom-up some more of your valuable fares comprise accommodation ing, a Chinese was charged with space in reply to 4. B.. Horrence's afloat and first-class rail ashore stealing clothing and various letter which appeared to this and the trips will occupy from articles, including two gold rings, a camera, and a pair of gloves, ill

evening's" Mail." three to four weeks.

belonging to Mia Alice Idell +Guffin.

A. B. Horrence simply presumes that Chinese ladies know nothing." about football. Since he under- stands Chinese, has he ever taken the trouble of questioning one on the subject?

It is common knowledge that all Chinese (ladies included) attend

It was explained that the theft Low Price Tens.

was committed from the west hall of the Hongkong and Shanghat Tea commodity that has

Bank building some time in come to be regarded as a neces-January, and that the total value of sity in the poorest of homes, be the missing goods was $2,000, it in Hongkong or Hull or Halifax, a deteqtive made investigations tea and that they are more than

After a report made to the police, the matches to cheer their favouri The consumers of tea must be and traced some of the stolen satisfied with the splendid por gratified with the tenor of the articles at the Tung Hing pawn-formances of the South China message from Reutar published in shop, West Point, the value of the senior team not only in Hongkong the "China Mail" yesterday, in the recovered goods being $900. It but in Australia and various places House of Commons. Replying to was found that the thief had in the Far East.

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a suggestion that the Board of pawned the articles in small lots. Whether the grace and beauty Trade should fix the minimum from time to time. The pawn of China's Young Womanhood. standard of quality for imported broker, was instructed to detain should be" sacrificed to Associa tea, Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister; the man If he came again. This tion football, is a matter which President of the Board of Trade, expectation was realised on the should be left entirely to the ladies promised to convey the sugges night of February 20, when the themselves. tion tothe Minister of Health, but and was arrested. Certain other man again visited the pawnshop expressed the opinion that such stolen clothing was found in measures would tend to check the piece-goods shops in Kowloon importation of sound low price after a confession, extracted from teas to the disadvantage of poor the man.

consumers. Apparently the sug-The accused said that, he was gestion was the outcome of the only concerned. in the matter in so position in the tea market during far as taking another man round to the last month or two." Evidently the pawnbrokers to dispose of the the top prices ruling at the end goods.

WAS

DELAYED WITNESS, «

SOLICITOR PROTESTS AGAINST ADJOURNMENT.

.....

MISSING NOTES CASE.

One, would have expected Ma Grundy to protect, but who would have thought of a Pa Grundy coming forward on the subject?

Frankly speaking, will A, B. Horrence dany that the presence of ladies on the football field and elsewhere has the effect of maintaining a cleaner atmosphere? I have attended quite a number of football meetings both in Hong- kong and abroad and have incidentally heard some "choice” expressions used, but I will say that on none of these occasions were there any ladies present.or in the acar vicinity.

A. B. Horrence's insinuations are totally confounded and the motive which caused him to write his let ter is absolutely incomprehensible.

I regret I hurt A. B. Horrence's feelings by stepping into the arena" Evidently in attacking the ladies (Chineic capocially) he thought he could do so with impunity.

Yours etc.,

Y. T.. D. Hongkong, March 4, 1924.

of November last did not repre Tud Magistrate sentenced the sent a healthy state of affairs. Pacensed to six months", imprison Although it

admittedly not with hard labour, remarking brought about under competitive, that he was sorry he could not send his utterance that "the welfare of conditions at public auction, much him for a longer term.

resentment was felt by the buyers the Chinese people and of China who were out of the running; and, is, above all things connected not as many of these buyers were with their railways" and not with acting on behalf of leading dis- any of the commercial things.... tributers, this state of affairs was obviously undesirable. With the but with the moral and educa appointment of a Royal Commis tional advantage of the Chinese sion on Food; it was only natural people." This clash of opinion is that it should only be a matter of at least interesting and points to time before the fierce "light of publicity.would beat upon Mincing

The case against a Chinese the fact that there are those at Lane. But the idea of fixing employee of the Societe Francaise Home deeply concerned with the the minimum standard of quality de Gerance who was charged with fortunes of China and very for imported tea is not sound embezzlement of $6,600 in Stralis anxious to help the country alor economics. The poor consumers J. R. Wood at the Central Magis- |

currency was again before" Mr. would inevitably suffer, as they practical and idealistic lines. The would appear to be doing already tracy this morning. debate in the House on Tuesdayif there is anything in the packet of notes sent to Singapore (To the Editor of the China Mail).

The facts of the case are that a indicated the present Govern-allegations of wholesale profiteer-in Taquary, in the preparation of ment's idea that it might being in and cornering of ten made which the accused was alleged to medical purposes which would be day. That is where the Commis- arrival to contain waste paper and that there appears to

in, the House of Commons yester- have had a hand, was found on Sir, The trouble with some is exceedingly beneficial to China." !!

sion on Food can fulfil a real duty, cutiings from children's exercise direction in the appeals if any

be no Short of returning the whole of if it is minded to and if heed is books. The handwritings on some which have been made for this the Boxer Indemnity to China-given in due time to its recom- of the cuttings was alleged to be fund. I believe that a number which is unthinkable in the mendations.

that of the son and daughter of the of people have subscribed, and accused.

that is all Cannot those in charge Mr. Turner (for the prosecution) of the appeal publish a list of the mentioned that a telegram had subscriptions. they have received? been received from the Bank In If this is done it might spur others Singapore to the effect that the on to emulate the example set. departure of a European witness

Youre etc. who expected to come here to give

ST. PAULIAN, evidence had been delayed owing

Hongkong, March 4, 1935. 10 the illness of another member. of the staff, which was short-hand-

existing state of the country under fta present class of ruler's

CLEVER AMATEURS.

"NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH."

Crowded was the Taikoo Club

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ed. A suggestion was made from: LAWN TENNIS FAULT RULE. Singapore that the evidence of

the witnicas should be taken (To the Editor of the China Mail) room last night when the Quarry on affidavit, but it was pofated

out that the case being & Sir-Can you say, if the 'new

a compromise would seem to be the best way out of a very interesting difficulty. The com- THAT BOXER MONEY. promise we suggest is that the money should be used in the: Money may not necessarily be practise and pursuit of educa- QUARRY BAY ADC'S SUCCESS the root of all evil. It will be tional and medical atros, In this agreed that it is the thing upper, way may it be expected that the most in men's minds and the most Hongkong University which prominent topic of general con- stands at the door of China and versation. It came again to the has already proved its worth to surface in the House of Commons the Chinese people, will benefit, debate on the second reading of We trust that those who are in the China Indemnity Bill which a position to press the claims of has to do with the future use of the University have their friends Britain's share of the Boxer and agents at Home well primed indemnity. Many suggestions as to the needs of that institution. have been made regarding the

i use of this blood money" and the

means to divert if from being Travel Opportunities. credited to the ordinary revenues

Bay A.D.C., successfully present. ed James Montgomery's three-act criminal one the witness should be rule of the English and American comedy which sets out to prove present in person. The witness Lawn Tennis Associations with the possibility of telling the truth expected to leave Singapore next regard to service which appeared for at least 24 hours, although the week, and Mr. Turner asked for a in your paper recently is being process may not conduce to peace further reniand:

Mr. M. K. Lo (for the defence) Tournament? It does not appear adopted during the present local and harmony. In the end, in this particular instance, it did, with the said that he would again repeat to me that it is, but perhaps Lam unfair to make wrong and more expert observers to a good cause. The audience indefinite adjournments like and players know otherwise. addition of not a little profit that it was thoroughly enjoyed the amusing this, as he understood that

Yours etc.AS situations with which the play the accused. He had in doubt there was nothing against

FORTY DUECE." rabounds and the efforts of the that If His Worship took the

bagkong, March 4, 1925. interpreters were given the most

powerful voice, and not a Hitle

FAREWELL T

ARCHDEACON AND MRS. BARNETT LEAVE.

cordial acclaim. Interest evidence of certain members of the of the nation to be used in some for anyone to plead lack of means Producer, Mr. W. Robertson who, and he could not think what There will soon be ro ground probably centred on the truthful accused's family, his client would one, Bob Bennett, taken by the be discharged. In the present fo

stance the witness was not himself definite object in which China as an excuse for not travelling, made the most of his opportunities, other excuse would be put forward. shall benefit, either directly or not only on the Continent, but in Mr McArthur Keown has by the prosecution dext week. indirectly. The journal of the distant parts of the Empire. The personally and as the dominéer. In acceding to the wishes of the Associated. Chambers of Com-tourist agencies, in conjunctioning stockbroker able to sell stock Prosecution and pulling off the merce in China and Hongkong did with the railway and steamship over the 'phone (he should make a submitted that is Worship was at Blake Fier yesterday afternoon hearing" indefinitely, MFSLJ Animated scenes were witnessed a public service in including in its cost that it is now less expensive with conviction. The same may client.me

companies, have no lessened the fortune in Ice House St.) he acted prejudicing the Interests of his at the departure of Archdeacon September number a verbatim for those at Home to take a holi-be said of Miss Hansen who also

and Mrs. Barnett. There was a report of the debate which took day abroad than in Britain, and possesses natural acting could not do anything else but many Old Boys of St Stephen's The Magistrate said that he large concourse present, including place in the last Parliament before the seaside and bealth resorts which should take her fat a Committee of the House which complain bitterly of the competi- Excellent support was provided adjourn for a further work.

\-[College who had a special faunch. tion,In the coming summer, it by Mrs Gerrard, Miss Lalog. then discussed the China may interest Hongkong people Mrs. Peoples, Miss Russell CALLOUS DRIVER?

Sea Basin waiting to take the Archdeacon and Mrs. Barnett to the s..." City of Indemnity. Application Bill It going of holiday to know, it will and Mis McCubbin, with

Biroda" The company licluded be possible for people of moderate Messrs. Campbell, Price and Ar Conaught Road. yesterday a Duppuy, Revs. Blanchett, Howlt, Get the Bishop of Victoria and Mr. struck us at the time that very means to make a holiday trip to McLeod. The settings were very motor truck knocked down Shann, Waldegrave, Stewart little notice was taken either in Canada and the United States for Rood The Ubique Orchestra Chinese, who was taken to the Martin, Pawell, Feel and Mors Shanghai and Hongkong of this something like £50 or £60. The under the able baton of Mr. DS Government Civil Hospital with Dr. S W To Messis Fung Man particular debate and the views scheme is partly an outcome of Hill, rendered several tems in a an injured lex. The iruk did not alu, J. M. Won El Cho-chi, A of the different speakers who took the effect on the third-class most acceptable manner; they are stop aftor. the accident and basso Mackenzie, Paul Chepog, Dr.

passenger service of the American to be heartily congratulated. The part in it; and that the subject migration restrictions. These play was arranged and produced far not been traced deserved even more prominence have reduced the flow of third by Mr. W. Robertson assisted in class passengers, and for a time WE Price stage direction by scenery by Mr. J Simpson, Mr. Journal was able to give to it were at their wits end to devise M. Wallace.

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