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FRONTIER CLASH.

SHOTS HEARD ACROSS THE BORDER.

POSITION NOW QUIET.

News received from the border indicate that there has been firing going on at Shumchun in Chinese territory. His presumed by the British authorities that there had been a skirmish between the Yuet Kwan (native troop) and the

Cudets.

The latest report received this morning says that the position is now quiet and no more firing has been heard.

Canton Troops Disarmed. Before this edition went to

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CHINESE MILITARY DEFY STRIKERS.

FOODSTUFFS FOR MACAO.

(An Occasional Correspondent.)

HOW THE RIVALS STAND. Much satisfaction is felt at the Siguifuht of the dire conse-i arrival, which took place yester-quences which the strib is having win the county cricket champion- Yorkshire are almost certain to tay, of some two hundred and on cul Chinese is the fact this ship for the fourth year in suc nity, soldiers from Portugal, and many as twenty destraints about the same number of black (the elling up of the personal pro published with the latest results céssion. A glance at the table-- troops from Lourenço Marques. party of tenants who cannot pay elsewhere in this issue will show The transport brings also large the rent a being enforced daily the lead they have already eatab

The on bohelf of lendlords and in respectlished. They have only two munication by water, with its

quantities of ammunition.

Foodstuffs Seized.

extension of the Sino-Portuguese | arren'S. frontier at Macao, consequent The defaults relate to shops, busi- upon the reclamation to the N.W.ness housw and ordinary household of the isthmus, has necessitated tenants and an oeil with whom a the strengthening of the forces "China Mail" representative con asually stationed there.

versal this morning said that such numbers hul never been known be- fore. In the ordinary course of On Saturday morning a sam-events there might be one or parhops Press the "Wah Tsz Yat "Po" pan proceeding from Macao to the two in the use of the day but issued an extra to the effect that Revenue Cruising Launch Paktan General Young Kwan-yu, a pro-at Chinsan with fresh beef, tinned cry om any more. Chan Rwing-ming, commander on foods and ice was stopped by andords were authorised to make Asked if the 15 per cent. increase the East River sector, had dis-troops who seized these goods in the rent was to blame, the aimed some Kuomintang troops Later in the day, the Beef was re-trial said that this was but a small this morning.

turned, but putrefaction had set

Those defeated were under Lamin. She-ngui, who, it is stated, is not in favour a Canton,

Machine-guns were brought up into action aben Lam's men re- fused to surrender and there were several casualties.

It is not supposed that the action has more than local signi- ficance.

THE MORAL SCOURGE

SINGAPORE AND VENEREAL. DISEASE.

.

Postiles SARIOS

(Reuter's Service.)

Lonion, August 25. The Colon in Offer's Advisory Commistre on so muį hygiene, in its first part, sal with thos Braft Ordine e venereal disease at Singapore parpered by the Govern- | ment of the Straits Setements fo submission t: Mie: Lesti chretives) 'Council.

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The Committee says the position di Singapore is serious and must be f handled at the earliest moment, especially in view of the approach- ⚫ing enlargement of the Naval Base.

METAL ROOFING

Bali Agdata:

For weeks these troops have been impeding the impurtation of

factor. The main one was that no business at all, was being done in case of the firms and the reason for mary tenant not being able to

shire.

Macdo, August, 26. the Centon's Strike Executive Although it has been repošten has asked for the Chinese war- ships to cut Macao off-from com-

mere county engagements, viz., hinterland, vessels are still reach- against Sussex and Somerset, ing this port. outright and Surrey must win its has ceased both away They must lose these Now that the Shekki tow-boat running, armed remaining fixture to beat York-launches bearing the standards of local military commanders are Lancashire cannot get above arriving at the vicinity of Macao. Yorkshire even if the latter lose Such boats carry both passengers, both their matches and "the Red and fruit and foodstuffs, and take Rose obtain full points in their re- merchandise buck. Sussex and Kent, both away. maining fixtures, viz., against)

match, that with Middlesex at

Surrey have only one

Lord's formidable proposition. If Surrey win and Yorkshire only get one point out of their two matches then the two leaders will

ARLINGTON HOTEL, SANTA BAT

The Arlington Hotel, Santa Barbara, in which seven people were reported to have died and many

te have been injured when the walls collapsed during the earthquake.

It animonsly opknew that the Ordinance does not provide au effective remedy and strongly recom mends is suld not dis passed into law.

It resummends the Govern-1 ment of the Straits to take mensarés? to improve social conditions in Singapore, especially as regards the immigration of female with male! Chiness; housing, education and b recreational facilities, and is a poin a mixed Commission of Euro peins, Chnes, and Malays, to en- quire into the social and economic conditions of the poor of Singapore, and to organise a medical servic, at Chinese Maritime Singapore with a view to the at-launches. ment of venereal disease a un in- tegral part of preventive medi-ine, sheme of free

al prepare to a

Ifacilities and diagnosis of treatment

fresh vegetables and eggs into Macao, but this is believed to be the first occasion locally in which they have opposed the supply of food to the men on board the

Customs

NOT TRUSTED?

for the whole population, and fruire· CANTON STRIKE LEADERS

policy looking to the early su pression of brothels and an incresse

In the personnel of the powers ofĮ the Chinese Protectors, in order adequately to protect women and gits, not merely Chinese, but those of other races.

The report especially recommends that every effort should be made to enlist sympathy and goodwill of the Chinese community.

KNOCKED DOWN.

EUROPEAN INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS.

PORTUDUESE LADY, INJURED.

Four persons were injured in it series of motor accidents at Kowloon yesterday evening.

A small Chiesa "girl, who was B-DAVIE, BOAG & CO., LTD.alleged to have been crossing the

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motor truck owned by the Love Hung firm, was knocked down at Bhanghai Street. She suffered injuries to the head and had to be taken to the Kwong, Wali Hospital.

Bank of Canton Bellding. Samples and particulars on application.

A Coronation Road nh earth coclic sustained bodily injuries by

DISARMED.

ASSASSINATION SEQUEL.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Canton, August 24. Because of suspicion spreading to labour guilds after the assas sination of Liu Chung-oi, strikers are not allowed to carry weapons indiscriminately as heretofore:

more

Yorkshire only require a minimum of two points to be assured trrespective of what Surrey may of the championship, or may not do.

pay was that the earner of the tie. family was absent, probably in Canton or elsewhere. Bome of the women left behind to their own devices in this manner had managed to pay their way for a time "hy hawking but even this means of absistence had now been taken

away from them."

CORRESPONDENCE.

Apparently, it is a case of the military making hey while the labour professionals' desires. sun shines, irrespective of the

OPIUM & DRUGS.

POINTS FROM PRESENT CONFERENCE.

NONE FOR MACAO?.

(Reuter's Service.)

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Geneva, August 25. The morning's sitting of the Opium Committee considered the reports of various Governments "respecting "smuggling.

The problem of the cultivation of coca occasioned a lengthy dis- cussion, Sir John Jordan urging the restriction of cultivation but the Committee felt that the pro- visions of the recent Convention covered the matter. Sir John Campbell denied that coca Was cultivated in India.

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The Canadian report showed a considerable decrease in tes im- port of drugs.

M. Bourgeois (France), in an important statement, said he was convinced France will ratify the recent Convention. Sir Malcolm Delevingne drew.attention to the large quantity of morphine ex- ported from France in 1923 to Greece and Cuba. M. Bourgeois promised to enquire and to take- necessary measures.

Sir John Campbell-declared that India had stopped the export of opium to Macao-and Persia be cause of the illegitimate purpose to which the opium had been used. He added that India reserved the evidence of misuse was produced. right to act thue in all cases where

The afternoon's session of the A vin counts five points. In League's Advisory Committee on an unfinished match, the side lead- Oplum, which is enquiring into ing on the first innings (provided smuggling, disposed of the reports both sides have finished an of the various Governments. nings or the one batting second has passed the first's total) gata report, Mr. Hamilton (United In connection with the Indian three points and their opponents States) asked why the Govern A tie means two points ment Had not prevented the export each. When the quality of the

one.

Sir

-YESTERDAY'S MEETING, To the Editor of the China Mail). opposition and the system of scor from British North Borneo for ing are taking into consideration, the Philippines. Sir John Camp Sir,-At the mass indignation it will be seen that only a miracle bell (India) replied that the meeting held at the Theatre Royal will deprive Yorkshire of their Indian Government had given the on Tuesday evening, when the reward. views of various members of the

matter careful consideration. The audience were expressed and have a good race for the second trifing compared to the 17,000 Lancashire and Burrey will export from North Borneo was received with general approba berth. Middlesex have fallen tans exported from China. tion, it is felt that Mr. Best, in from grace in the closing stages. Malcolm Delevingne denied there Ever since the strike began certain

expressing his opinion, passed

was extensive smuggling from everybody who bore a badge of Americans which, to say the Tenar, remarks concerning

Borneo to the Philippines. the Strike Executive could carry were in extremely bad taste and arms. Now orders have been in no manmer relevant to the sub- issued by the Kuomintang that ject under the discussion. only pickets, actually on duty and It can only be surmised that] in uniforms, can carry short or long firearms. It is understood that a few of the principal lead ers still retain their revolvera.

There is an under-current of strong feeling.

TYPHOON ABOUT.

MANY REPORTS TO HAND.

The following telegrams have been sent to the local American

-W.P.C.

CAR IN NULLAH,

INCIDENT.

to

Sir Malcolm proceeded scrutinise the Japanese report for 1928 and drew attention to the large quantity of cocaine manu. Mr. Best's manner of speaking YESTERDAY'S RACECOURSE grammes. Dr. Tsurumi (Japan) factured, totalling 17,000 kilo was probably due to the fact that his speech was impromptu." Hie

read a lengthy statement on the policy, of the Japanese Govern error was that he stated his per- sopal views of an incident which, Chinese crashed through the rail and exports of manufactured A motor car owned by a ment showing that Imports though, maybe was of arguing at the top end of the race oplum had been strictly controlled mentative Interest to himself, was course, at Happy Valley and fall and the manufacture restricted to no concern of the meeting in into the nullah yesterday after the needs of the country and the magat noon. The driver of the car at external trade for medical use and In spite of Mr. Best it is pre-tributes the accident to a defect scientifle purposes Sir John sumed that his statements in no in the steering gear. way expressed the view of the No persons were injured, but the large stock of morphine in Campbell also drew attention ta

felt that an apology is due to the meeting and it must be generally the car sustained damage.

Japan which is alleged to total American community here

upwards of a million ounces,

general,

QUDDADOPO coming in the path of a motor car, Consulate General by the Manila In view of the attitude adoptoA PRINCE GEORGE,

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A report was made later by ME Andrew Harper that he was involved in the accident, and he also inform ed the Police that a Portugues Tady and a child were knocked down by Chris G MY Hürper, fook the ma

jured persons to Dr. Wong at 1 Homuuun, who had them coo-- veyed to the Government Ciril Hoppital:

Th condition of the Portuguesa. lady is stated to be critical,

Cyclone or typhoon south Naha, moving NNE.

Typhoon in about Lat. 31 Long 187 E, moving N.W Received at 12:40

- Typhoon ip Long., 127,

by the Americans in the Colony in

[An earlier cable read-In the course of the proceedings in the League of Nations Opium Com H... Prince George, whose that Japan would ratify the mittee, Dr. Tsurumi announced their sympathy with the British unobtrushy

the recent chaos and their plainly

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