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Will He Hunt Pirates In Local Waters ?

H.R.H. Prince George, or “Sub-Lieutenant George," as he is probably down on the passenger list, has joined the "Malwa” at Marseilles and is due to arrive in Hongkong on or,about May 28.

COMING - VIA BOMBAY.

(Reuter'e Service.)

Prince George will not board H.M.S Hawkins at Singa- pore AN Was first arranged. The Hawkins ig to leave London, April 30. for "the North on May 6, and Prince George has left for Marit is thought that it will return seilles to join a 1 & 0. liner bound to Singapore about June 19 "to for China. He will travel via embark Admiral Sinclair who is Bombay.

to leave England by the 8.8.

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Upon enquiry in official naval Mantun. Prince George will either circles this morning the "China join at Hongkong on the down Ma was informed that Princeward voyage of go on to Shanghai George. had recovered from his upon his arrival here.

Prince George.

throat trouble and had completed his preparations to join the British Squadron in China in time to travel overland to catch the Malwa at Marseilles. It was anticipated that he would arrive in Hongkong on or about May 28. "There will be no official recep- tion whatsoever," a "China Mail” representative was told this morri-

ing, the informant adding, "Prince

George has joined us as a sub-| lieutenant, and it is as such that he will be treated. He will be seen by very few here."

Owing to the fact that the Fleet will be sailing from Hongkong on Ascension Day (May 6) those ships proceeding to gen will dress ship with masthead flags only instead of overall.

“ABSOLUTELY `STRAIGHT.”

Sun Yat-sen Faction's | TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. M. J. D. STEPHENS,

ARSENAL COUP. !!

(From Our Oten. Correspondent;}

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Canton, April 30. Forcing in the thin edge of the wedge to drive out Dr. Sun's followers, the Yunnanese mer- cenarles have taken over the Canton Arsenal, and are now trying to obtain the Police Com missionership.

Recently, General Yang Hui- 'man, commander in-chief of the Yunnan army in Canton, up pointed an officer.over the head of Wong So, director of the Arsenal. Before Wong knew his position. the Yunnanese had obtained a grip. Yesterday: Wong left and the Yunnanese took over withort any fighting. This step, how ever, will further strain the re- lations between the Kuomintang Government and the Yunnanese militarists.

Rumours are going round that

SPEECHES IN COURT..

One Who Did Good By Stealth.

The official observance by the legal profession at the Supreme Court this morning of the passing of the oldest practising solicitor in the Colony was most impressive.

Sir Henry Cowper Gollan, Chiefsion and he was a considerable Justice, and Mr. Justice JR. part of that "old Hongkong" Wood, Acting Puishe Judge, took which in the nature of things: their seats upon the Bench at must pass away. He was a gÚCH 10 o'clock in the presence of cessful man in many ways, but: as barristers and solicitors who filled we know there are different ways to overflowing seats at the table of attaining success,

On the day of the death of Mr. and neighbouring benches.

Stephens an old friend of his was: speaking to me and said that he was "absolutely straight" that was a simple, concise epithet which when our time comes we would desire to deserve. 1 desire to express my regret at his death also my sympathy to those he leaves behind,

THOUSANDS OF PILGRIMS FLOCK TO ROME.

The Chief Justice said: We are met here to-day to do honour to the memory of a very respected member of our profession. I have not had the pr lege that you have had of knowing him well, but I have often heard people speak about him and always in terms of what I might call affectionate re- gard. He was, I think, the oldest Mr. Justice Wood said:. I desire practising member of our profes-to add a few words more to what has fallen from the lips of the Chief Justice because my acquain- tance with Mr. Stephens covered more than 20 years and has been marked throughout by mutual goodwill. He was very loyal-to the traditions of the profession and no less loyal in supporting the traditions of the courts in the Colony: He will be remembered, not merely as a vigorous per- sonality in that he remained in harness with fortitude to the end but also for his acts of generosity. I wish to join in the expression of sympathy to Mrs. Stephens.

Our photograph shows members of one of the scores of pilgrimage parties from almost every country in the world in Rome. fog, the celebration of the Holy Year, entering St. Peter's to visit the Holy Door.

OPIUM EXPORTS.

Hongkong Percentage

Decreases.

SUPPLIES FOR RUSSIA.”

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STARTLING JUMP IN FIGURES.

(Reuter's Service.)

This statement, however, would appear to go a little too far, for a sub-lieutenant gets leave accord- ing to the watches he is signed generally once in three days, and ulthough Prince George will not land in the capacity of Prince it is hurdly likely that he will escape

Geneva, April 30. recognition as he strolls about and

The British Government has this he is bound to do for is it not his first visit to the Far East 7 written to the Secretary General Again, officers are allowed to of the Lengue asserting that the attenit tennis parties and parti- export of opium from Bushire cipate in other social activities, ab increased in value from £64,000 it is inevitable that the Prince will in the year 1923-24 to £1,246,000 come into personal contact with a in the year 1924-25, stating that number of residents of the Colony,£846,000 worth in the latter period which, of course, is a matter of was consigned to Vladivostok. speculation.

The exporti declared for Russin The wish that His Majesty the presumably for Vladivostok King has expressed that Sub- had increased from 12 per cent. to Lieutenant George shall receive no 41 per cent. of the total exports, preferential treatment has already while the exports declared for been recorded, also the popularity Hongkong showed a corresponding which the Prince has attained fall. Among naval officers for his will- ingness to serve and his absence of ide." He is now to remain on the China station for two years, or perhaps two and a half, when he will develop into a full-blown Beutenant. In the course of his Bervice here he may even get a chance of going pirate-hunting in one of the gunboats which patrol the rivers. At any rate, he is almost bound to see, adventure in some kind or another, for in the China Sea all sorts of things hap- pen, and the station is known as almost the only one where one may still find adventure in day of nominal peace.

the Yunnans wish to. deprive General Techen Wu. (Ng Tit- sing) of the Police Commissioner-

ship and appoint Lieut.-General

Liu Hang-chlu, who commands a Yunnan division, in his place. General Wu is stated to be adamant and ready, If necessary, to transfer Police headquarters to Honam where he will have the moral influence of Li Fook-lam's Cantonese troops.

$100,000 RAID.

REVENUE OFFICERS”

SUCCESS.

OPIUM IN COAL

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STEAMER."

An opium haul was effected yesterday to the tune of $100,000, Chief Preventive Officer S. J. Clarke took a party of Revenue Officers out to the Indo-China steamer Hosang yesterday, the ship being then in the stream.

In the coal bunkers coolies were put to work. After digging for an hour or two, some old kerosine cases were found about The latter adds it is not known five feet below the surface of the what proportion of the Vladivo coal and in the cases was found tok consignments actually reach the opium, securely packed. ed there, because the vessel Pro-

Altogether there were discover- methian which left Bushire in ed thirty-six cases. Twenty- December carrying 360 cases con- seven were in the port bunker arrived there. signed to Vladivostok never and the other nine in the star-

board bunker.

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DRUG EVIL.

BRITAIN AND LEAGUE'S EFFORTS.

(Reuter's Service.)

LONDON, April 30.

According to the reckoning, the total seizure comprised just over 9,000 taels in weight, which is equal to 750 pounds avoirdupois! Taking the official Hongkong valuation, the prepared opium- which, by the way, was in brass containers-is worth $108,000.

The Hosang had arrived here on its way from Amoy to Singa- pore. Captain Wright is the master of this' oil-burner.

MAY DAY.

Prince George is 22 years of age and is considered as the best- looking sailor Prince who has

In the House of Commons Mr. served in the British Navy, Tall, well-proportioned, with a merry."

G. Lacker Lampson; Under Secre- laughing face, "George," as history of State for Home Affairs,

replying to Mr. W. Forrest To-day being May Day, labour ship mates call him, is a youthLiberal) seld the advisory com- observances are being carried out whose personality is said to miftice to assist the Council of the la Canton, where delegates from attract attention. He has the League of Nations in dealing with distant parts of China and reputation of having plenty of go, the drug traffic way till in existence Hongkong bayo assembled for and it is said of him that he has, and would meet before the meeting the purpose. og often remarked that he wishes on of the Assembly in September. There is little or anything in the cccasions that people would more The Government had not been shape of observances in the often temporarily forget his rank informed of the date and the Colony, but one of 1 vernacular Owing to delay through illness agenda had not yet boon cir papers has brought at a special

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SILK DUTY.

WILD IT AFFECT

HONGKONG?,

CANTON EXPORTS.

From enquiries made locally it would appear that the silk duty announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer is only anticipated to interfere temporarily with free ordering of raw silk and piece goods.

Inasmuch as

silk is a luxury article it is thought that the trade will probably assimilate the tax without serious interference in the long run and that the "halt" will be only temporary.

Piece goods are taxed more heavily than raw silk, British trade being protected, on the face of it, by the difference between the two.

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The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., acting Attorney General, said: I have been asked to address | the Court on behalf of both mem- bers of the legal profession and on behalf of the barristers and

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solicitors of this Colony I desire | OOOOOQUOI

to associate myself completely■ with what has fallen from your] =

| Lordships regarding Mr Stephens. I had the privilege of making, his acquaintance in 1888 when I first arrived in the Colony, when in fact he was my landlord, as he was the landlord of many barris- ters and solicitors practising in 'he Colony.

As Your Lordships have stated, the late Mr. Stephens always strove his utmost to maintain the high standard of honour and pro- bity in the legal profession. That will be one of the best things, we can say about him. But there is something else to be said which has been touched upon to a certain extent by Mr. Justice Wood-the charities which were dispensed and concealed. I myself, my Lord, as a member of the Church body and as President of the European Y.M.C.A. can testify to large acts of benevolence which have been bestowed upon St. John's. Cathe- aral and the Y.M.C.A. by our deceased friend. I have also been given to understand on good] authority that in private he also bestowed money and, charitable gifts on those deserving of them.

On behalf of both branches of the profession 1 desire to say that Interesting figures were obtain we associate ourselves with the ed by the "China Mail" showing expressions of sympathy, with the that the total shipment of raw widow of deceased which have silk. to England from Canton is fallen from the Bench." considerably lower than la gen-1 His Lordship directed Mr C. D. erally "realised.

Melbourne, the Registrar, to con- Between May 1, 1924, and April 15, 1925, there were shipped ey these expressions of sym- from Canton 58,573 bales of pathy to Mrs. Stephens. raw silk, 28,847 of which went to France, 28,508 to America, 506 to England, 471 to Asia and Africa and 205 to Italy.

For the corresponding period of last year total shipments amounted to 54,764 bales, 37;488 of which went to America, 15,975 to France, 905 to England, 211 to Asia and Africa and 185 to Italy: The business in waste silk between Canton and England" is! very much heavier, however, the figures for the year (dates as given before) being total ship ment 61,213 balea, out of which 25,104 went to America, 15,497 to France, 7,829 to England, 3,183 to Italy and 100 to Aria and Africa.

HIT OVER EYE.

NAVAL YARD CLERK ATTACKED

IRON PIPE ASSAULT,

HOLD UP IN ICE HOUSE

.STREET..

Hamid Rahmin, a clerk at the Naval Yard and living at 5 Shelley Street, had an unpleasant exper lence at 7.15 pm. last night when he was walking in Ice House Street near the Masonic Hall.

In a report he subsequepily made to the police he stated that he was stopped by three Chinese. One of them, who carried an iron plat, Paria, April-The "Journee attacked him with this missile and Industrielle'

Inflicted a wound over his eye, emphasising the [

On a call being raised for assist international Importance of Britain's return to the gold ance, the men ran down the street

and escaped ar -standard, safe that it signifies the monetary Isolation of the On a cruise to Hongkong, and Latin countries of Europe and how lying off Wanchal is the brings home to France, the neces-1 Staraeso, traluing ship Chow sity of dealing with her financial parays, with a number of naval problem without delay Reuter cadets on board..

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