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China Mail

No. 19,668

RUBBER SURPRISE.

COLONIAL OFFICE MOVE EXPLAINED.

EXCEPTIONAL SPECULATION.

(Reuter'a Service.)

surprise,

London, Dec. 5.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY,

LADY ASSAULTED.

SIKH GUARD GETS SIX MONTHS.

THEATRE PARTY SPOELME.

six months' hard labour or a

harge of common assault.

ABER 5, 1925..

PEACE "MISSION.

SELECTION OF CANTON'S DELEGATES

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

MEMORIAL SERVICE.

THE LATE GENERAL ALBUQUERQUE,"

ORURAL CHEUNG DELAYED-

LOCAL CONBUL'S FATHER.

Cantóny vérricular papers refer A Requiem Mass was celebrated One of a party going to the Theatre Royal last night, a Euro, at considerable length to the pro- at the Catholic Cathedral, this morning in memory, and for the penn married tady figured as, thejected peace conference. complainant at the Magistracy One report is that out of the repose of the soul of the late The Colonial Office rubber ex-is morning when a Sikh police. portasion announcement came aruard (No. 360) was sentenced to deleitete ected by the General Cerveira de Albuquerque, Labour Union a sub-committee father of the Consul General for of four will be appointed to Portugal in Hongkong, who died The Evening Standard's" poli al correspondent states that th

After the lady had given evid collaborate with a spokesman of in Lisbor last month. The main exceptionalspeculation in the ruim key market attracted official con-ence as to defendant laying hands the four Canton Chambers of altar was suitably draped in black for the occasion, and the catafal Commerce sideration some time ago. The on her, the guard made a state-.

que, surrounded by lighted tapers, announcement was made with the ment from the dock. The Magik full acquiescence of the Ceylon trate (Mr. R. E. Lindsell) asked Another report concerns, the was raised below the steps of the

what he had to say Defendant alleged delay in the Chambers Communion table. and Maliya Governments...

spoke to stepping aside to make picking out their representative. way for complainant but did not it is stated that some prefer each refer to her evidence.

Flis Worship then asked Insper the four Chambers to nominate production, as it cannot be estitor Richard Lanigan whether, in une member, namen to be sub mated until more exact informa- view of the evidence, a more seri mitted to the Political Council for thur is received from the ribberous charge was not warranted. final choice. entites.

Inspector Lanigan replied that" From one source it is learned when the man was brought up to that Mr. Kan Kam-shek, who was

The correspondent adds that ether the British Ceylon nor Malaya authorities have taken into account the exact effect of

Doubt expressed in other quarters whether with the short- age of labour many estates will Be able to work to the 100 per cent, standard.

$25,000,000 LOAN.

MONEY TO STABILISE EXCHANGE:

(Reuter's Srics.)

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New York, Dec. 4... Mesars. Morgans have nunneed American participation. In the new credit arranged by British and other European banks for improving the monetary pòsi- tion of Belgium.

The credit is unofficially re- ported to be about $25,000,000- which will be added to previous grants and affords Belgium ap- proximately $50,000,000 for ex- change stabilisation, which will eventually be absorbed by $150,000,000 international loan.;

CABLES TO NORTH."

Owing to interruption of the Chinese landlines beyond Tientsin ordinary private telegrams for Mukden, Harbin and other places in Manchuria except Dalny are. transmitted by mail from Tien- tein. They are consequently sub- jeet to very heavy delay and are accepted at the senders' risk only.

All telegrams for Dalny and Government telegrams and urgent private telegrams for other placen in Manchuria are transmitted via the Chefoc-Dalny cable.

LABOUR MEETING.

(Reuer's Seraice.)

Melbourne, Dec. 4.

The Pan Pacific Labour Con-

Rev. Fr. Banchie officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Fra. Lachapelle and Man. The Catho- li clergy was represented by the BB

THE DRY LAW.

RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES'

ACT.

APPEAL TO POPE

LAZARUS

Qualified Eyesight with Modern. Fenira

12 Queen's

(Reuter's American Service.)

Washington, Dec. 4. The united committee for pro-

hibition enforcement representing Protestant Reform Societies has appealed to the Fope morally to support the enforcement, of pro- Kibition in the United States.

The appeal laments the appar ent indifference of some American and asks for a word from the Catholics to the prohibition cause Fope reiterating the Catholic position in respect for civil

Authority."

The committee has also sent a

1. better

Fr. G. Spada, pro-Vicar letter to President Coolidge urging FR. Novak, procurator of the Apostolic In Hongkong, the Rev.

Spanish Dominican Mission, and forcement of the liquor

the seminarista, Rev. Fr. Elganti presided at the organ and the full SWEDEN AND CHINA. WASHINGTON AGREEMENT

CATHEDRAL ROSEBUD WEDDING. “

Photo by Lee Fong, 7, Wyndham Street,

Group taken at St. John's Cathedral on Thursday after the wedding of Mr. Edwin M. Hanlon and Miss Fanny Dorothy Dodwen Lar; ta right

Front row:-Mr. W. Macfarlane (who gave way the bride), the bride (with a bouquet of white chrysanthemum and rosebuds) the degrogn, Dies Erances Stevenson, with a bouquet: of pink rosebuds (bridesmaid); Mr. J. W. Blackley (best man.") ma

Back row: Mrs. A. Steventon; Mrs. W. Macfarlane (matron, of Hatour); Mr. A. Stevenson (manager, the Dairy Farm, Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.), Mrs, and Mr. A. Macfarlane (at whose residence at East Point the subsequent reception was held).

DECISION..

(Reuter's Service.)

Stockholm, Dec. 4.. The Swedish Government on the invitation of the United States has decided to signify its adhesion to the treaty with China signed at Washington on February 6,

1922

BANK'S NAME.

(Reuter's Servios.)

London, Dec. 4.- Rerter learns that the Banque.. Franco Chinoise pour le Com merce et Industrie is the new title of the Societe Francaise de Gerance de la Banque Industrielle Ede Creat

FRANCE'S FINANCES.

(Reuter'e Service.)

Paris, Dec. 5.

The Senate has passed the entire Finance Bil

KILLED BY FAEL?

MILITARY HOSPITAL

TRAGEDY.

MAGISTRATE CALLS EFFORT,

An order for a report to the Police Magistrate, as is custom- ary in such occurrences, has been made regarding the death of Sergeant P. O'Connor, RA of Lyemun. who was found dead, lying in the grounds of the Bowen Road Military Hospital, on Thurs-

Sergt. O'Connor was removed

ference will be opened in Novem- Central Station he was not given down here this week, is favoured Cathedral choir rendered the ber of 1926 at Honolulu instead the full facts of the case.

as the merchait delegate with solemn music for the occasion. * of at Sydney as was at first pro-

About 9.15 last night the com- powers strictly reserved to those There were no invitations posed.

issued for the memorial service; the Astor of an intermediary. plainant was" near Representatives of Canada, House on her way to the City Hall

but personal friends of Senhor day night. Because of military urgency and A. Cerveira de Albuquerque e South Africa, Singapore, India, when defendant, going in an op his supposed desire to establish an Castro, representatives of the to hospital earlier in the day and the United States, the Philippines,posite direction, was alleged to arsenal and branch officers various sections of the community put in a ward with other patients. Hawaii, China and Japan have have committed the offence academy near Swallow General were seen among the congrega A military Inquiry was held been invited to attend.

Chase was given and he was Cheung Kai-shek, in again report present. As chief mournera yesterday and the funeral with caught, near the foot of D'Agulared to be delayed at the fight. His the Portuguese Consul General military ritea, took place this Street (in Queen's Boad) and return to Canton will to his believe was present, accompanied by morning taken in charge by Detective ed accelerate atters coming to Mme and Mile Albuquerque. It le conjectured that he fell Sergeant McEwen

HELD OVER.

(Router'a Service.)

London, Dec. 4.

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The Officers and the wife and over the verandah. He was miss Part of defendant's version wAA

In this morning's lock verna daughter of the Commander offed in the evening and a search re- that he can because the ladies In the House of Commons, the were going to Assault him

ditlar papers

state the "Patria," the Portuguese gun sulted in the discovery of his Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley As far as is known the guard ment by a lock gentleman who bost in port, formed part of the body. Baldwin, stated that the proposed is a new arrival from India, and advoca that Canton show its congregation. Import duties on wrapping paper is still attached to the training good will towards Green Chinese After Mass, the Absolution was

would not be taken this session. school.

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