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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co. Ltd Telephone Central 1246 or 1247

33. Wong Net Chung Road, Happy Valley

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N. LAZARUS

Hongkong's Only European Optician

Established Forty Years

12 Queen's Road Centra

|Branch Offices-Shanghai and London..

No. 19,706

WSTABLISHED 1840

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1926.

ECHO OF 1922 STRIKE.

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TUNG'S PROMISE. ROBERT

OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Seamen's Union and "Purely Imaginative" Claim. From the Colonial Secretary the "China Mail" has received the Following statement regarding the strike settlement of 1922.

WHITEAWAY'S

GREAT

SALE.

SIR.

SPECIAL

$5.00

OFFERS

in

LADIES' HATS,

LADIES' DRESSES LADIES SHOES

Never before have such Bargains as these been offered to the Public of Hongkong. Do not miss this opportunity.

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SEE WINDOW

$1,000 yds.

WOOLLEN DRESS

MATERIAL

Assorted Tweed designs

40" wide

SALE

PRICE

$1.50 yard

MUST BE SOLD

HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS

WHITEAWAY,

"LAIDLAW

& CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG.

ASPHALT

HE WATERPROOFINGAS 12 ENVELOPE

ROBERTSON

ASBESTOS PROTECTED

The final agreement was signed For March 5, 1922, and Clause 2

reads as follows:-

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month:

100000

A "WRONG SEIZURE” GREAT LINER HERE. until 9.30 in order that they might

FORTUNES OF A LOCAL LIGHTER.

MR. JENKIN'S CONTENTION

Permission having been grantad

yesterday afternoon to Mr. C: G.

K

400 TOURISTS "INVADE? HONGKONG.

TO-DAY'S PLANS.

NEW TERRITORIES, AND MAÇÃO- VISITS.

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be accommodated. Other parties have reserved this trip for morrow and Saturday, groups of 100, each having arranged to see Macao on those days. Fleets of have been engaged for the purpose of enabling the urists to see the beauties of the New Territories.

motor cars

no

Alabaster to file a counter-claim,

SPECIAL RICSHA COOLIES. Over

hundred chair and the case this morning concerning the alleged wrongful conversion

As she lay at A3 buoy this Friesha cooles have been engaged of the lighter Chuen On" centred morning, the Red Star liner by arrangement between the round the facts of the counter-Belgenland" was the object of American Express Company and considerable interest. Although the police especially for the service had been restored within a few claim.

Mr. Alabaster claimed $1.418.45.the round-the-world cruiser was of the "Belgenland" passengers daga of the strike ettlement, and au complaints had been received the balance owing on account of nearer to the city than on the oc- during their visit here. The nr- from any quarter of the refural repairs to the lighter and on casion of her visit here last year, rangement is that the coolies

owners to pay pre-settle-account of which the lighter had when A date will be tixed for the of

the carry a special badge, and from been soldi pay: none

Admiralty buoy the ferry direct payment is made, each general return to work. From ment half

owners concerning

It was the contention of the did not any

go. near enough coolie being paid a fixed sum by the time of leaving wat

difficulties over the meaning of fence that the money for re for her size to be fully appreciat- the organisers. The chairy and ilate, men will receive half pay their ships: and none from the pairs was owed by the "To On" ed. The "Belgenland" holds the frieshas are placed at certain con-

Seamen's Union concerning sen-fighter company to whom the local record of being the largest venient depots. according to the new

men anemployed after the strike.lighter, had been hired and that steamer to enter Hongkong har- In addition to the men of pro- Mi may be reinstated on any There was no reason to doubt the the defence, knowing this to be so, bour, also the world's records as fessional and business prominence of their own Company's vessels generally accepted impression had no right to authorise the or such other vessels is may be ; that the settlement had restored bailiffs to seize and sell it.

H posi-normal conditions of employment, mutually agreed upon.

that the owners had observed its conditions, and that at most only very few, seamen could have remained to become a charge on the post Settlement Funk

such

he

scale.

tións are not available for men ready to return to work as above, it is agreed that hait pay shall continue for such period as the men are not employed; but not exceeding five and a half ((5)) months from the date of the general return to work. This half pay will be administered from " Fund under the come of a duly appointed administrator.

The "Fund under the control of a duly appoimed Administrator" is a reference to Sir Robert Ho Tung's (generous) promise to provide such money as might be necessary for the payment of post Settlement half pay, under the

the conditions of

agreement.

the

Plaintiff (represented by Mr. F, C. Jenkin), deny that the launch was sent for repair by anyone connected with them or with their It was done on the authority. responsibility of the "Pa. On" Company, claimed Mr. Jenkin,

The case is proceeding.

BRISK BIDDING.

TO-DAY'S HOTEL SALVAGE

FIRE.

KOWLOON CARPET SALE?

*Purely Imaginalive." In these circumstances Chairman of the Seamen's Uninn was informed by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs that his bill of some $340.000, which included half pay for thousands of seamen for the whole of hoth the pre settlement and post settlement periods was purely imaginative. The two parts required division: and rather more precise evidence jo liability would now be required than would have been looked for in the original bill if it had shown any reasonable relation to accept-put up for action.

ifacts.

There was a large, attendance at the sale rooms of Lammeri Bros., this morning when bed- room and other furniture salvaged from the Hongkong Hotel fire was

Biding was brisk and good It was recognised as not im- prices were realised for the wash- possible that there might su bestands, boudoirs, wardrobes, bed- room chairs and sofas, light fit- cases which would become a pro- The payment of half pay during per charge on the post Settlement, tings, etc. the strike up to the date of the Fund; and perhaps a few cases return to work was a meter for (such as those of ships at sea the companies concerned. I wwhere pre settlement payments understood that the administrator may have been overlooked; but referred to would be appointed! ost settlement employment when circumstances required his jy in this lattor - class of case

Dearly could not appear. 1 services.

COVERNOR'S TOUR.

FURTHER INSPECTION OF POLICE STATIONS.

The Red Star Liner "Belgenland.”.

being the largest steamer to have crossed the Pacific, and the largest the globe. She is 27.200 tons steamer to have completely circled gross and the ninth largest liner

who are now enjoying their visit

Hongkong there is Mrs. Jesse

and pretty woman who won the Burnett, of Indianapolis, & quiet trip round the world for herself and her husband by writing an essay entitled: "What the Movies Mean to Me"; also Miss Mildred Maud Rogers, who represents the Hive, jolly girl of the Far West and who, was recently crowned Oregon Rodeo. Queen of the famous Pendleton

This is the first of several sales of salvaged furniture and effects From the Hotel The next will be

Saturday at noon. Carpets salvaged from the Hotel give little appearance of ill in the world.

The "Belgenland" has been ac- The effects and the sale of these No date was actardly bxed for, Union officials were informed that should provide opportunity for commodated at the A.3 buoy as the general return to work: for any ease which they could pro-acquiring valuable additions to that is a typhoon bucy with a 100 on the publication of the settledice showing prima facie a sound household fittings. As at present ups concrete block and 3% feet ment the seamen in. Hongkong claim would be dealt with without arranged, the sale is to take place chain which should afford ample

even for such a large liner. flocked back to their ships at once, delay under the agreement: and at the Steam Laundry, Kowloon, insurance against break away This morning, some of the "Bel

The head of the great power Those who had returned to Canton were Erged to proceed with all

traction genland's" four hundred passen- and

enterprise! at and the country during the strike possible expedition in the matter.

gers were observed buying jade. Niagra Falls, and the original returned in troops during the fit only in the interests of the

seamen themselves.

embroidery, etc., and expressing owner of the riparian rights of next few days, and as far as is

appreciation No further representation on

in 10 uncertain the fals, sometimes termed the known alt found enmleymens at

terms of the picturesque beauties "men who own Niagra," in the once. The officials of the Sea- the matter from any source has

His Excellency the Governor, men's Union were given facilities. been received in Hongkong; and

played in the purchase of Mr. Porter, are other interesting to watch the signing on of crews: it is desirable to make known the Sir Cecil Clementi, made a tour of of Hongkong. The liberality dis- persons of Mr. Schoellkopf and and it was understood that they facts here given to correct distort-inspection of the Police Stations souvenirs of travel betekened that visitors to Hongkong.

on the mainland yesterday morn-the passengers are intent on A former U.S. Commissioner of would bring to notice cases where ed views of the matter which have

ing accompanied by Mr. P. P. J. getting what they want and as a Immigration, Mr. Robert E. Todd, difficulties arose over reinstate been allowed publication.

Wodehouse. C.I.E. (Captain result of their visit the local shop- is also a passenger. He thinks ment or re-employment.

Superintendent of Police).

keepers will benefit considerably. that "five years is too short a time. single case of the nature was

The stations visited were the There are several millionaires for any foreigner to become a brought to notice by the Union

Water Police, Yaumati and Sham-among the passengers.

naturalised American. There is officials or through any other

shuipo. A visit was also made to

The party will be here for five too much of a rush to make channel: and the circumstances

the Kowloon Fire Station.

days in the course of which a dif- American citizens out of frade it highly improbable that

ferent tour will be arranged each foreigners." any such elses existed, for all of

day for the various groups into

A FAMOUS SCIENTIST, The many ships that had been de-

which the pass gers have been tained in the Haghour on necount

Successful atomic energy "ex- divided. Tiffin at the Hongkong of the strike were hurried away

what have made to sea as soon as crews could be

Hotel and Repulse Bay Hotel periments are

Hound for them.

was on the programme for a large famous the name of Mr. B. A. group this mornin. Seventy-six McAfee. By constant experimen- went to Macao this morning by ting it is hoped that eventually the s.s: "Taisnan," the hour of the the electrons which make up departure of which was delayed atoms can have their unlimited energy released and this can be used to create electricity.

Belated Demands,

4:

No

Nothing farther in fact Was

CUBAN FLIGHT.

US. NAVAL AIR SQUADRON LEAVES.

(Reuter's American Service.)

Norfolk (Virginia), Jan. 20,., The Naval Air Squadron de parted this morning on a flight to Cuba.

The first section to take the heard of the post settlement cop-'air. consisted of twenty-three ditions of the agreement until

machines.

October 7-seven months after

the date of settlement. On and after that date Sir Robert Ho Tung received demands from the Seamen's Union for large sums on account of pre-settlement and of post settlement, half pay,smak- METAL ROOFINing a total of some $340,000 in Tall Sir Robert replied, asking that the claims should be for- warded to the proper quarter for examination in the first instance und the correctness of the indivi- dual amounts be verified and apportionments certified before he could make the disbursements falling on him to pay through the "appointed Administrator."

Sole Agents: DAVIE, BOAG & CO., LTD. Bank of Canton Building Samples and particulars on application..

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Conditions Honoured,

On October 26 in consequence the Seamen's Union duly present ed their claim to the Chairman of the Shipowners' Committee: who invoked the assistance of the Secretary for an Affari IF pines. Consulistica Lits consideration A test case.

DOOOOOOOooooooox | showed at once that accounts en- tered in the bill for pre-settlement

TERMS VERY MODEBATE

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxulf pay had already been paid

MRS. MOTONŮ.

ELECTRIC MASSAGE. 318, Wyndham St., 2nd Floor,

and witnessed by representatives of the Union and immediate en- quiries from a few important com- panics revealed the fact that the shipownere generally had duly discharged their liabilities in this cnnection. Normal conditions

HOME MAIL.

The 8.8.

"President Cleveland" | arrived this morning with a muil from the U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai..

A letter mail from Europe via Siberia was also brought by this vessel.

An unusual honcur for a world cruise trip was the blessing of the "Belgenland" by Cardinal Mercier, Primate of Belgium, and a notable figure in history. This ceremony took place at Antwerp before her initial voyage.

Prominent among the women on the trip is Miss Mary Winsor, of Haverford, Pennsylvania, a member of the National Council of the National Woman's Party of America, and a representative of other progressive interests. While in Japan she gave several ad- dresses upon different phases of the feminist movement.

A news sheet is produced on board with wireless news and notes on places visited or to be visited. A laundry takes care of the needs of more than a thou- Rand persons, using sixteen pounds of soap daily, twelve punds of water softener and five pounds of starch.

Both the Red Star Line and the Amerkan Express Co., which has charge of the shore travel and educational features of the cruise, pare represented by a staff and "Crider the joint management it har been found by experience that every detail of travel on ship and Ashore is carefully arranged and carried out without a hitch.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2/4 7/16..

New

Shirt wear

Fine soft Zephyr cloth in Plain Blue, Buff and Grey one Soft and one Stif Collar to match each shirt. $8.00 the set

See Window Display

We Allow 10% Discount FOR CASH

MACKINTOSH

& CO., LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists.

Alexandra Building,

Des Voux Road

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Those who deal with us osuuren of the influssing odruntujjers

'AIR PRICES RESH STOCK INE QUALITY |AITHFUL SERVICES

CORAL DINISTS

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

LEE GARDEN

(EAST POINT)

TEA DANCES

Every SATURDAY

-4.00-7.00.

(Prof. Gonzales' O.K. Jazz Band.) $1 per couple, tea included. Table can be booked. THE BEST SCENES IN CI INA'S HISTORY AND ALT HAVE BREN RETRODUCED IN THIS GREAT PARK. ALSO VARIOUS SIDE SHOWS. OPEN 10 am. to 11 pm, English speaking guides for Europeans by arrangement, Private parties for exclusive, plain Chinese dinners can. be fixed without notice. Trams Etop at entrance. Motors cin go up to dancing hall door.

JAMES S. MoKENZIE, Tal. C 2244. Manager.

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