THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1925.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Local Shares.
Government House.
To the Editor of the China Mail.) | (To the Editor of the China Mail). Sir,-When there are shorts on Sir, suggest that H.E, the the market you can be assured that the bulls will force stocks up. "Broker" makes out that there are shorts. Unless he has a very short memory I refer him to the events preceding the April settle- ment when the inability of shorts to cover sent several stocks sky high.
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I also makes out a against the shorts for selling cash to bear down prices. If the shorts have succeeded all credit to them. To It's the fittest who survive, maintain high prices. "Broker" Should buy up the shares if he can. For further proof of my honest intentions when your reporter interviewed me, I also refer "Broker to the trend of stocks in previous summers. Some of us keep a chart or graph. Mine shows a distinct bend in summer and I have always attributed the drop to the absence, on furlough, of a few leading spirits,
Governor give a garden party to all those who have not written their names in His Excellencys, Visitors Book.
Yours, etc.
WEARY WILLIE. Hongkong, May 28.
Dogs.
(To the Editor of the China Mail),
Sir, I don't know what the licence is for dogs, but whatever it is suggest it ought to be
In this way quadrupled. should perhaps get a better class of dog or a tendency for some people to go in for other hobbies. The way some women tarry on about dogs is enough to sicken anyone. I don't wonder some of them bite-dogs 1 menn.
Yours, elc.,
Hongkong, May 26,
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UNUSUAL ACCIDENT.
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ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS
ANNUJAD" MEETING:
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the annual meeting of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals;
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The Chinese and Japanese delegations who have just return- CHINESE KNOCKED DOWN AND man as ststounding, werd given at ed from the Far Eastern Olympic games in Manila were enter tained to a public dinner at the Yee. Woo restaurant last night. The chair was taken by the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-gon, being sup ported by the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall.
An unfortunate motor accident yesterday. occurred at 3.15 p.m. yesterday when a Chinese, believed by his appearance to be a destitute, was killed at Queen Victoria Street beside the Central Market.
Wells) reported that over 18,000 The Secretary; (Mr. H. R. out patients and 1,700 in-patients had been treated throughout the year, the visits of out-patients In addition to the athletic teams
numbering 85,000. There had other guests present were the
The motor car, which belongs to been
the 438 operations in Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, the Hon Mr. Hadjee Ismail, broker and Nethersole and Ho Miu Lang Mr. C. G. Alibuster, K.C.,, the merchant of China Building, had Hospitals and 524 cases were Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Mr. Y halted on the slope just below the dealt with at the Alice Memorial Murakami
(Japanese Consul Queen's Road end of the street. Hospital, including maternity we General); Dr. S. Kishi (chief where the family alighted and left | cases.
Japanese delegate), Mr. Wm. Z; L. on a visit, leaving behind Mr.
An increase in the estimates for Sung (chief Chinese delegate), Ismail's seven-year old son and 1925 was explained by Mr. E. A.
Chinese driver." The and 'representatives of almost all the
Harlow, Business Maunger, "to ba left the car, and сп- the sporting clubs of the Colony, latter
due to the appointment of a lady In the meantime The toasts of The King, the tered a shop. Emperor of Japan and the the youngster tampered with the doctor and a slight increase all Republic of China having been gear and in doing, so released the round in the Chinese staff. The brake. The car ran down the total estimated expenditure for duly honoured, the chairman said slope backwards and struck a 1925 was $60,000 as against an that he was pleased to see so Chinese who was walking expenditure: many present. Owing to lack of
away from it. The man was $68,133.93. time arrangements had to be throw violently to the ground and made by telegram between Hong- died in a little while as a result of kong and Manila, and invitations injuries to his head. were therefore sent out late. Ho asked the guests to overlook any shortcomings. The object of the i gathering wAB show the friendly feeling which happily·· existed between sportsmen all
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The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holypak presided over, the meeting and after referring to the loss of the late Mr. A. G., Stephen, a very generous supporter, gave particulars of improvements con- templated baing made at the hospital and hoped that the appeal for support would meet with an equally sympathetic and generous, response as last year's did when an anonymous donor came along the day after, the appeal was made for an X-ray apparatus.
You. Sir. cun adindiente by comparing the quotations of this Tuesday and the previous settles ment day. Perhaps you will do so and point out which 'slocks have gone up. I took the liberty of telling your reporter what I thought was the general opinion. I have done so before. Perhaps 1 have not had the honour of dircet Mr. Alec Rose of Theatrical contact with your correspondent. Enterprises who leaves by the Otherwise I would have incor-Empress of Russia for China and purated his views as it is im-Japan with the film The Epic of possible to gainsay cold facts.
Everest," informis us that they Yours, ele..
have secured the famous New BEARISH. York Syncopaters for a tour of the Hongkong, May 28,
East. These popular Jazz fiends who hail from the Southern States of America and who were part of the original Southern Syncopating Orchestra that met with such a wonderful reception in London same four years ago, will appear contributed its quota. He asker saw no reason why they should up but owing to the trade depres- |
OPIUM SCANDAL.. STARTLING SHANGHAT
INCIDENTS.
FIGHT WITH POLICE,
(Reuter's Service)
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SHANGHAI, May 27. Another incident took place in the local opium scandal on Tues- day night A dozen Chinese civilians hired.
foreign launches. They took fifty armed soldiers at Woosung and sailed to the Chinese bund, where after a tight they seized a boot loaded with opium which was confiscated by the Chinese police. The soldiers drove the police from the station and shot one. They tied a boat to the launch and proceeded donstream. A fight followed the police firing from the banks, while the soldiers fired from the river. A general commotion was caused in the district, shopkeepers closing their shops. Near the point at Loidah the boat becoming fright ened ran aground. The police later recovered it. The launches were taken to Woosung where the *soldiers dismissed the launches..
CHANGE OF PREMIER.
(Reuter's Service.)
WELLINGTON, May 27. The Minister of Railways, Mr. Contes, succeeds Mr. Massey as Premier.
over the world. (Applause). It accept defeat the spirit which was pleasing to him that local helped to break class and racial Sportsmen had taken the oppor- barriers and to bind all nations tunity to show that such a feeling together in a great brotherhood of existed between them and the love through the universality of sportsmen from Japan and sport. (Applause). other parts of China. They were happy to have so many present from their good neighbour Japan.. (Applause). The team which represented China at Manila had members from almost every part of the Republic. Hongkong als
here sometime in September.
the Chinese team not to be dis- These will be followed by Hong. kong's favourite Star, Madeline Couraged, but live up to the old Rossiter and her Revne Camage "If at first you don't sue
ceed try again." (Applause). He called on his colleague, the Hon. M. Kotewall, to propose the health of the athletic delegates.
pany of seventeen artistes all new
to the East, in the latest London and New York Revues and Musical
comedy successes.
MURDER CHARGE.
INDIAN CONSTABLE'S DEATH.
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The Chinese alleged to have made a desperate attack on Indian constable. at Hunghom, shooting him with his own revolver, was again brought before Mr E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.
The accused was previously charged with attempted murder, but the constable having suc- cumbed to his injuries a few days later, the charge was altered to one of murder and the case remanded for one week.
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Mr. Holyouk after giving in- stances af the testimony borne by members of his own staff who had been treated at the Hospital next dealt with the question of new buildings. An ambitious scheme for development had been drawn.
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ARRIYALA.
Emp. of Russia, (Br.) C. P. S.) from Manila. Kobe, Shanghai.
Soudan, (Br.) M. M. & Cie., from.
Sarvistan, (Br.) Kuen Sang, from
Swatow.
Corbis, (Br.) A. P. C., from Taräkan.
Anomia, (Br.) A. P. C., from Tarakan.
Amboise, (Fren.) M. M. Cie.. from Marseilles, Shanghai,
Sun Li, (Port.) Hang Kee, from Kwong-chow-wan, Macao,
Vestland; (Nor.), Kwang Nguan Seng, from Bangkok, Kosichang. Prosper, (Nor.) K. Larssen, from Saigon.
Spirit of Endurance. Dr: Kishi, the chief Japanese delegate, responded, and congra- tulated the Chinese football team on their success. It was the best team he had seen in his life; he
sion a more moderate scheme had not go to Amsterdam in 1928 and been evolved which would allow show what they' could
do the work to be proceeded with (Applause). He hoped that the piecemeal. Instead of putting up spirit of amity which had been so the larger Hospital they hoped to evident in their games would con-erect within a reasonable time tinue, and wished success to China the first block of a new hospital. in the Far East games of 1927.
He thought he was correct in Mr. Sung, the chief Chinese saying the Hospital was turning Chinese delegate, also responded. away cases all the time and more Mr. Kotewall said that yester He thanked the South China beds were urgently needed. What day the Chairman of the South Athletic
Association
the support they would be likely to China Athletic Association told cordial welcome extended to the receive from the Government he him he was to speak in Chinese as delegates. He" considered that felt it difficult to say at the the majority of those who would China should be congratulated for moment, but he was hopeful that be present were Chinese. To this their line display in the football when the case was put before he agreed. Then another import- contest and it was evident that them that they would receive a ant official of that Association said great improvement had been generous contribution. For many that if he spoke in Cantonese, made. He hoped they would do years the Lospitals had been the delegates from North China much better in 1927, when the doing a great and good work on would not understand him. He games would be held either in behalf of the Colony and deserved LATEST SHIPPING NEWS, said in that case he would address Shanghai or Peking, preferably at the support of all. He appealed the gathering in his beautiful the latter place, so as to carry on with confidence both to the public Mandarin. (Laughter). He the games directly under the and the Government to help them. politely replied that that would noses of the Government and (Applause). have been splendid, were all the show them how athletics was help- Southern delegates able to following the nation.
The Chairman, mentioned that him. "All right," he answered. athletics, he said, helped much in hand towards the new Hospital Sport and there was roughly $100,000 in "I will speak in Japanese then forming character. (Applause). and he thought it would be advis if I can find a Japanese friend to drill me for the job." So after a
Sport and the Press. able to proceed with the first block, lot. of anxious discussions, they Mr. Li Yuk-tong, president of now and leave the remainder of concluded that he had better the S.C.A.A.. proposed the health the building to be erected later on, ARMS IN CABIN. speak in English which the of the guests and expressed the The need was urgent and if they new ward it. nearest approach to a national gratification felt by himself and could establish a language in China for conversa- his fellow hosts by the bonour would be a great relief and ser- YOUNG FRENCH SEAMANtional purposes." But he said to paid "by such a distinguished vice to suffering humanity. He his friend: "Mind you, before the company. After referring to the suggested they should appoint next Olympic Games take place, feeling of friendship which exist committees to go into this matter A-young-French seaman named. Pierre Brizi was arrested yesterday
you will have to see that China ed among brother sportsman and also for the collection, of afternoon following the discovery | (Applause).
has a national oken language."irrespective of race or nationality, funds for the purpose of proceed- he said that he had to thank the ing with the remainder of the of eleven automatic pistols and After congratulating Messcow, May 27-It is officially 2,685 rounds of ammunition in his Chinese ladies prosent on
the Press for the interest they had
building.
The meeting agreed with the their taken in their sports, as it was. nounced that M. Trovky has cabin on board the s.s. Capitaine performances and the growing through them that the public Chairman's suggestion and on the been appointed presiding member Faure. of the Supreme „Beonomic Council The raid was carried out by popularity of sport in the Far tame to appreciate the true value motion of Mr. Wong, seconded by and chairman of the General Con- Sub-Inspector Andrew and a party East, Mr. Kotewall said that to of sport and thus enable it to Mr. Wright, it was decided to ask ccasions Committed-leuter.
of Chinese dectectives. -
him the most hopeful sign of attain the popularity which it the Executive Committee to
appoint the committees. The accused was formally China's future was the growing enjoys to-day. (Applause).
On the proposition of Mr. "A. charged with unlawful possession interest which a classes of her
Spirit of Amity.
Stevenson, seconded by Mr. of the arms and remanded at the people take in physical exercise
Responding to the toast, the Wright, the Executive Committee
Cheribon Maru. (Jap.) Nango, Kowloon Magistracy this morning. and outdoor sport. He saw in Hon. Mr. Holyoak said that the was elected as under:Hon. Mr. Y. K. from Sourabaya, Balikpapon, this change more than in any occasion was an historic one, and P. H. Holyoak (Chairman), Hon other single social evolution the on no account would he have mige Mr. D. W. Tratman (Deputy HEAVY HOME MAIL. regeneration of the country, ed a gathering such as that of Chairman), Mr. H. Greenwood because it is by physical culture last night, which was one he (Hon. Treasurer), Dr. R. Mac- The Home maits dated London, and friendly games that the would remember for a long time Lean Gibson (Superintendent), Shanghai, Swatow. Sofa. May 27.-The trial of the April 30, via Suez arrived shortly people will be better able to play to come as one of the most plea- Rev. H. R. Wells (Secretary), persons accused of sheltering con- before noon to-day by the P. and the game of life and to meet the sant he had spent in Hongkong Mrs. A. Hughes (Matron), Sir Bombay, Singapore. spenators concerned'in the cathedral D. Malwa, There Were 298 strenuous exactions of present over a period of 25 years. Sport H. E. Pollock, KC, Mr. D. H. eutrage has ended. The Agrarian bags of letter mail. Owing to the day occupation. (Applause). It had been fairly fully dealt with in Cameron, Mr. Chau, Su-ki, Mr. Barry, for Manlis. leader, M. Porche Tieff, M. Leger late hour at which the nails had been said that the greatness other speeches but he would likes. W. Tao and Mr. J. M. Wong and Madumo Nicolova have been arrived this time delivery was not of Japan was due in no small to emphasise one thing. gentenced to death, and Mudamc expected to commence until after degree to the special attention her was that it was world wide and it added to the General Committee
The following names were Laing, for Sarawak. Iger to imprisonment for life.2 o'clock this afternoon.
people always paid to physical recognised neither race, creed nor on the notion of Mr. A, S. D. Haiphong Hoihow The parcel mail date London, culture and to open-air exercise, colour. It demanded the spirit of Cousland seconded by Dr. Pearce: 31, Malet was sentenced to eighteen
April 22, comprised 128 bags, of It was not too much to hope, now endurance and also self-sacrificeHon. Mr. D. W. Tratman, Hon. hal, Swatow months' imprisonment. Reuter.
which 24 were for Canton.
that China is emulating Japan's without which no nation could Mr. H. W. Bird, Mr. E. F. Aucott, Hankow, May 27-The local
good example, that she would one hope to place its name on a Mr. T. G. Weall, Mr. W. A. Halphoog, Holhow afrire situation was further aggr
day take her place among the world's record. (Applause). He Dowiey, Mr. A. H. Barlow, Mr Bombay, Slogapore.
Ceylon Maru, (Jap) N.YK, for vated by the stoppage this morn Peking, May 27.-The Japancae great nations of the world. had been interested for some Faul Lauder and Mr. G. M. Shaw. ing of the Satchung Match Com-viators are stall detained at Heijo (Applause)-
Luchow, (Br.) B. & S., for Shang- years in the evolution of sport in Rev. HR. Wells and Mr. Aha pany's 300 workers demanding in-by stormy weather, according to a
"Dreadnoughts."
Hongkong and in that matter the Stevenson ware elected on the Tonjer, (Nor) Dodwell & Co., croused rules.
telegram received by the. Japanese
Continuing, Mr. Kotewall said South China Athletic Association Buildings Committee, the resolu- for Wakamatsu Otherwise, no development has Legation this morning. It is ex that China had again won the had played a great part. (Ap-tion being moved by Mr. Cameron taken place, and the negotiations pcted that the aviators will be de football match. This was the plause). They had played some and seconded by Mra. Mackenzie: Tarakan
Anomia, (Br.) A P. C for are continuingBy Courtesy of layed another day. By Courtesy which the South Chinn Team had ward to the day when they would thanks expressed to Mr. Fleming Sloganore, Hollow,
sixth occasion in Buccession on fine football and he looked for The meeting concluded, with "Daily Bulletin.
Haitan, (Br) Cheong Hao, for of "Daily Bulletin.
won the football contest in the win the Hongkong shield. They (hon, auditor), Mr. 8. T. Butlin Capitaine Faure, (Fren) M. M. London, May 27.-The appeal of Peking, May 27-It is reported Far Eastern Olympiad and it da deserved it. He would leave them (hon treasurer) and the Cham-Cle, for Kobe, Shanghat. the short time organisation com- that Tano Jui-lin arrived at Mukden an achievement of which any of with the thought that the spirit of ber of Commerce for the use of Knut Hamsen, (Nor) Thoresen, mittoa of the Fedoration of the to-day Reliable Chinese circles them may well be proud. (Ap endurance and self-sacrifice were the Board room for the meeting & Co, for Shanghat Master Catton Spinners Associa state that the object of his visit is plause) Their Filipino friends those which would make a nation tions to the members spinning to attempt to parande, Chang Fostyled them the "dreadnoughts, great. He believed that the american cotton to give an asaur in not, to come to Paking at pre and their Japanese friends called interchange of sport between anco of loyal support to the 35 BAD The feared air some them "men of iron heads and nations would belu very much in Kon Working Wook, apparently has quarters - that Chang Tso-lin may, "ella fest," Laug not, produced a satisfactory remake connerable changes in the Much as all liked. sponse, for the committee has now Cabinet ad that he hay demand trophies, which is but, decided to seek an undertaking from that lustroope hin the victory for defeat was.
same firma" that the Will Great Wir be bad the Govern thing that really matte Observe a working week of 284 monk it he comes By Courtesy of mattered was the por Hours.Beater
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Peking, May 27-Wang 1-tang lebgraphed announcing that would come to Peking yesterday from Nanking it is generally believed that Wang I-tang intends to resign-By Courtesy of "Daily Bulletin."
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There will be a series of Ceylon Maru, (Jap.) N. Y. K
Bible Readings conducted by Mrs. from Nagoya, Moji.
Kaga Maru, (Jap.) N. Y. KH L. Clift on Fridays at 10.30 a.m. at the Helena May Institute. The from Seattle, Shanghai.
Sungshan Maru, (Jap.) N. YK. Meeting is open to all women. from Shanghal, Swatow,
Taishin Maru, (Jap) O. S. K from Keelung.
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Ting Sang, (Br.) J. M. & Co. for Soudan, (Br.) M. M. & Co. for West Carmona, (Amer.) St. & Elida Clausen, (Nor.) Pang Zie Taming, (Br.) B & S. for
Suiyang, (Br.) B. & S., for Shang
Hai Mun, (Chl.) Yan Fat, for
Pt. Wilson, (Amer.) Pac. Mall for Manila
Three months. Imprisonment with hard labour was the sentence imposed by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, on a Chinese employes of the Emprese of Russia, for the theft of two bed sheets.
Three Ballors from the U. S. S.
Ashville, who were detained by the police last night on a charge. of alleged assault on a Chinese at Wanchai, were released as there were no grounds on which to proceed with the case.
Over thirty men concerned in, the fighting, affray between the Hakka and Hoklo Chinese on Ping Chau island were charged before the District Magistra South Yesterday and ed for one webk arrival of the police
signal for the partie from Cheung Chán
disperse, many of whom escaped by boat, in the direction of Shamshulpo. Ja the round us the police seized firearms, daga occupied mostly by the Hak tau and other weapons/from >
Reking May 27. The Min
of Communications carred a telegram:tra of the Pakow
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