WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1926.
"GENERAL STRIKE. ·
(Continued from Pase 2
Dutch Shipping Sitspended. The Batavier Line has suspended its London service. Other lines are contemplating similar action. Exporters of vegetables, meats, and dairy produce have pfrendy aus- peaded shipments to Great Britain. || The Hook of Holland's services Harwich will be suspended after -to-night
BUDGET DEBATE.
BETTING TAX RESOLUTION CARRIED
PURELY PARTY VOTE.
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London, May 4. « of members when the House of There was a normal attendance
Commons met..
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At the opening of the Budget French Station Scenes, Fresolution discussions Mr. Philip Paris May 4 Snowden (Labourite) announced There WIN an extraordinary that without prejudicing their influx of passengers from Britain attitude the Labourites would not yustertiny. The truns from Calais protong at the present stage the debate thereon, as they desired to leave as much time as possible for more urgent business..
to Paris were doubled!
Mr Lloyd George, the Liberal leader, associated himself with Mr. Snowden,
The Northern Station in Paris to-day was crowded with British people hurrying to London After) ben ofclock in the morning the train departed without a guarantee to travel beyond-Boulogne and Calais
It was announced at noon thated four afternoon trains would be cancelled, which created consterna tion among would be travellers.
International Federation.
Amsterdam. Moy 4. The International Federation off Trade Unions has not yet received! an application from the British Frades Union Congress but has mude prepentions for financial and monal support lunediately an appli- cation is received.
Unions Circularised.
Amsterdam, Mag 41 -
Mr. Brown, Secretary of the International Federation of Trade Unions, has arrived unexpectedly via Antwerp. He is now busy engaged in creuarising affiliated Unions with a view to establishing reller fund for the British knions.
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American Stock Exchange."
New York, May 4.
The Stock Exchange opened wenk.. Considerable selling by British tended to restrict trading. Cotton and whent futures receded by a fraction.
EARLIER NEWS...
London May 3. With the pre-midnight shifts werking, most of the morning news papers survived the strike barrage, but, they appear in the smallest dimensions, which is explained by auch notices as "Emergency Edition," and "Special Strike Number."
ON SALARIES.
THE CHINA MAIL.
OFFICIALS AND MUSICIANS IN THE EAST.:
E. P. Bell tender of the Carlton Cafe, orchestra appeared in H.M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, on April 22, reports the loen Times before Judge Peter Grain in re- aponse to judgment summena photographer,. issued by Mr. D. Haimovitch,
Defendant. In the witness box Mr. Winston Churchill express-referring to the previous proceed
his appreciation,"
Ings, said he had no wish to con- test the claim, but had arrived at the tourt an hour late.
JOURNALISTS AT DINNER.
FAREWELL TO TWO SINGAPORE EDITORS::
On Saturday evening, April 26, Mr. Walter Makepeace, Editor of the Singapore "Free Press, and Mr. AW. Still Editor of the "Strafts Times," who are retiring from Malaya after 39 and 18 years respectively of newspaper work in Singapore were the guests of the Journalists of Malaya at a farewell inner party in the Europe Hotel.
HAGUE CONFERENCE.
EUROPEAN CONDITIONS
UNFAVOURABLE.
· COOLIDGE'S" OPINION.
(Reuter's American Service.);
Washington, May 4 President. Coolidge hus, declared that the conditions in Europe are unfavourable, to the calling of the third Hague Conferonde, notwith- might be beneficial to the United standing that participation in such
PEN AND SWORD.
INSCRIPTION ON A FAMOUS STATUE,
Mr. Tycho Wing, for plaintiff, said that the claim. was for the sum of $107 and costs in respect The gathering numbered twenty of photographs supplied
Defen- all told, sixteen of theso being constates in many ways. dant, said Mr. Wing, had failed to nected professionally with the put in an appearance when the case newspaper press of the country and was previously before the Court, four of them guests indirectly asso and judgment was entered against einted with focal journalism. The him. There had been a good deal necnsign was unique in the annals of correspondence, between the of Malaya, this boing, the first time parties, but defendant had not paid representatives of the press of the anything.
whole country have met in numbers at one table and, perhaps more
ALTERED IN LAHORE. unique from the fact that it mark- ed the retirement of two distin
(Reuter's Servico.) guished editors within a few weeks of each other. Mr. Still left with
Lahore. May 4. Hia Lordship Why did you not Mra, Still by the Kalyan, and Mr-famous Lawrence. statue, which The controversy centring on the telephone The Registrar is very Makepeace depurts for home in more than once has led to a breach courteous and would have no doubt June. postponed the case had you madeThe Hosts of the evening ware by the action of the Government in of the peace, has apparently ended an application I am afraid that Mesura. A. P. Ager (who occupied altering the offending inscription: You are too late now. The ques-the chair), E A. Snewin, H. L. "Will you be governed by the per retien is, can you pay, and when will Hopkin, A, G. Anderson, G. L. Feet or the sword to "With the pen the you pu
and C. B. Hardy, of the "Straits and the sword I served you."" Defendant car pay $50 at Times" A. S. Banks, P. H, Rompey, the end of the month.
F. Yine and 0. E. Hogan of the Mr. Wing-How much are you "Singapore Free Press"; Granville, euring?
Roberts, of the "Malayo „Tri- bune " H. Welhain,Straits. Beho," Penang W. A. Wilson.
A division was forthwith taken on the betting duty resolution, which was adopted, the figures baing
For v Against
Majority..
282. 122:
·180·
The trade moter cars duty solution was next carried, division resulting:—
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For Against
Majority
301 119
182
The resolution. exempting antiques over a century old ex copt wines and spirits, from duty was agreed to without a division The resolution continuing the key industries duties for other ten years was carried, the voting resulting:
For
Against
Majority
314 120
194
The packing and wrapping paper resolution was adopted on a division which resulted:-
For Against
"Majority
319 130
189
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the Road Fund to the Exchequer The transfer of £7.000.000 from was carried, the voting being:-
"820
For
Against
Majority
134
186
The pages are almost exclusive- Other Budget resolutions were devoted to, the momentous hup- confirmed without a division, penings following the coal stop-after which Mr. Churchill intre page, and moss echo the Premier duced the Finance Bil, which was
exhortation for steadiness.
The "Daily Telegraph declarua the general strike is bound to fail, and fail soon,
The "Daily News" opines that "when this miserable and un- necessary struggle" is over" the Government and Parliament will have to turn to the Coul: Commis-
Bion's repur
The "Daily Herald" suys that whatever the outcome is, it will cer tainly mark the dismissal of Tory- ism to limbo..
The "Westminster Gazette" han reason to fear that Mr. Baldwin has suddenly put down his foot at the wrong moment on the wrong point.
read a first time.
The House adjourned without any reference, being made to the strike,
MEXICO'S LAWS.
AGREEMENT MADE WITH
GREAT BRITAIN.
DOUBTED IN AMERICA.
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Defendant-Must answer that question ?
His Lordship- am afraidi No. Defendant.-$800 per month. Counse-Oh, in that must ask your Lordship for
case. order at once.
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His Lordship addressing de- fendant)-Do you know what judgment summona means?
Defendant-No, Str.
Prison Threat..
STATE OF WAR.
DECLARED BY NICARAGUAN CONGRESS:
Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur: and. Gordon Stables, Malacca
L.S. CRUISER DESPATCHED. Irgerver" and the guests, in
addition to those in whose honour) (Reuter's American Service:)} the function was held, were Mr. Robund Braddoll and Col. Tyte, re- presenting Straits Producer Mr.A cruiser has been ordered to
Washington. May 4 J. S. Nicholls, Superintendent of proceed to Bluefielda. Nicaragua, in the Government Printing Office; order to safeguard American in- and Mr E. Whitehead, manager ofterests as the Nicaraguan Congress the Linotype Company's Focub has declared that a state of war brunch. Expressions of regret at exists.
ability to attend were received from Mr. Lancaster, Pinang FRENCH FINANCES. Gazette:" Mr... Back Jennings,
Times of Malaya Ipoh Mr.] Ashley Gibson," "Malay Mall" Kuala Lumpur and Mr. F. E Smith, Malacca Observer:" Mr. R. D. Press," was also unable to attend. Davies. of the Singapore Free
Several moet excellent after-din- Mr. Wing-Also with that of Ener speeches were made. most of the professions!..
Defendant interposed to the effect that he could not pay more
- His Lordship-It means that if you have means to pay and refuse to pay, the plaintiff may ask me to send you to prison until you do pay. It is quite a simple matter so far as they are concerned. look upon $800 per month large salary.
As a matter of fact," added
ernment officials. favourably with salaries of Gov. Jadge Grain, "it compares most
than $50 a month.
CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN
GOVERNMENT.
47.
(Havas Agency);
Parje. May 4. Mr. Department Councils are at pre- Welham, ak the sefiior editor present sitting and most of them have sent, took the chief toast of the adopted resolutions expressing con- evening-Our Guests--expressing dence that the Government will in eloquent terms the unreserved continue its policy of financial res-- Counsell-Come. come, Mr. Bell regret with which the departure of toration, and for interior and ex- Here"you are, fender chestra of one of the biggest places arded by the professions in Malaya 10 nake voluntary subscriptions to of the or Messrs. Makepeace and Still is re-terior peace, and urging the citizens of entertainment in Shanghai, earn and emphasising, their personal the Amortisation Fund. ing $800 a month, and you only qualities and the value of their offer to pay $50.
work over many years in the public, interest. The toast was drunk with His Lordship to defendant)-musical honours and Messrs. St Can you pay $50 to-day?
and Makepeace made reply. Defendant.It is quite impos- Several others spoke during the
|sible..
Noi To-day..
Counsel Do you mean that whilst earning $800 per month you cannot obtain credit for $60--- except from an unfortunate photo- grapher?
Defendant. That is so.--'
His Lordship-It is futile for a man to tell me that he cannot raise $50.
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evening and a «most successful
gathering terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE MAIL."
Entertainments.
May 5-Queen's Theatre "What At the offico of the "Straits Happened to Jones," - and Times on Saturday afternoon, the Moscow State Ballet.
the
Asiatic staff of the company pre- sented to Mr. Still his portrait InDaw in "Gambling Wives...
May G-Star Theatre: Marjorie oila, by the well-known Chinese May 5 Werld Theatre; Henry artist, Mr. Low Kway Sony. The
R. Walthall in "The Unknown (Reuter's American Service.)
presentation was made on behalf of Defendant could do so if the subscribers by Mr. Tan" Kok
Purple." New York, May 4..
borrowed it, but, that is against mytlong, the chief clerk, and others Pringle & John Gilbert. in** His May Queen's Theatre; Alleen authoritatively The Daily Express" asserts the
learns principles.
who spoke were Mr Muthusamy flour." strike will fald speedily. The danclined to doubt the accuracy of
that American oil circles are in- His Lordship. I am afraid that and Mr. Thiruvangadam, represent-
I cannot take your principles "into ing the technical departments. Mr Volunteer Headquarters and distri-
May 7-Smoking Concert ger is it will result in such crushing victory for the Govern despatch from Mexico City to the consideration. I am willing to help Still made a reply of thanks 53 {
There with afterwards took farewels of the iCorps Rifle Meeting, 9.15 p.m.
bution of prizes won at recent ment as to create the possibility of and the British Legation have be an order that the amount shall dividual members of the Asiatic
effect that the Mexican Government you as far as I can
reached a satisfactory agreement be paid in full on or before Mayataff. regarding the new Mexican petro- and you must understand that if it is not paid, there will be an order for your committal to prison. Defendant. think I can man- age that.
reactionary influences seeking to exploit it.
London, May 3. The streets present an amazing. and unparalleled "appearance as a result of the measures taken by business people to reach their daily work, consequent on the completa withdrawal of the usual means of pssenger transport..
From the early hours.crowds of all ages and classes., of the com munity started to foot it from the suburbs on their walk of several miles to the town.
Th many instances they called at "stations en route only to find the gutes closed. A few stray "pirate" buses which had not joined the strike were overweighted with passengers hanging on in the most- precarious positions::
Cther conveyancer pressed into service were motor bicycles, with crowded side care and hundreds of long discarded bicycles, with the
leum law.
SYRIA'S WAR.
(Reuter's Service.)
Beirut, May 4, Several villages around Suelda have submitted to the French forces.
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An order was made accordingly.
ULTIMATUM TO BACHELORS.
FLAT OWNERS GO OUT OR GET MARRIED."
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THE PRINCE'S STORY.
MILK THE MINISTER APPRECIATED.
at
May 17-Piano recital by the pupils of Mr. Harry Ore in the City Hall
1.
Sports. May 6-Hongkong inter-school athletic sports at "the Hongkong: Footbal) Club Ground, Happy Valley, 1.46 pm
May 6-7-Royal Artillery Athle the meeting at U.S.R.C ground; Kowloon, starting at 2 pm. daily.
May 8-Annual athletic sports of the Victoria Recreation Club.
'Auction.
The Prince of Wales, presiding at the banquet of the Highland Society of London at the Hotel May 29 Opening Beneball match Victoria Northumberland-avenue, of this season between South China Mr. Samuel Wallrock, the pre-apeaking in praise of Highland champions) and Japanese Base- sident of the Incorporated Society hospitality told an amusing story bail Club. of Auctioneers, is gleefully and of parishioners who were enter relentlessly turning West End taining a new Minister.
-April 6-At Lammert Bros. bachelora, out of suites and cham- finest, and the utmost good humour bere in which they have been snug-
They did
not know (the Prince Sales Room, Duddell Street, one
prevails.
said what to give him to drink Triumph motor cycle, at 8 pm Business was seriously by ensconced for many yeUTH 80. handicapped us hundreds of care that married people may have the
as a nightcap. (Laughter). So
Company Meetings. were still trying to reach their accommodation. "Eighteen of the
they gave him a glass of milk May 18-Forty-fifth meeting of and they put in some of their shareholders of the Canton Insur destination at noon.
forty-five sultes in Harewood best whisky (Laughter). T London, May 4.
ance Office, Ltd., at Messrs. Jar House, Hanover-square, were accu-
The next morning they could dine, Matheson's offices, noon. pied by bachelors when I bought not find the minister, and after May 28-Fifty-third Meeting of the place, and all have get to go!"** a little; search they found that Union Insurance Society of Canton he told a "Daily Mail reporter. he had gone to the byre. Ltd In Union Building, 11 a.m. "I must," he added, "have turned (Laughter), But he was not May 28-Sixtieth Meeting of out 800 bachelors from various
there when the searchers ar British Trader's Insurance Co., In blocks of flats which I have rived.
Union Building, 11:15 s.m. acquired, in Park-lane, St. James' street, Ryder-street, and Pall Mall, Many bachelors are selfish men, Rnd occupy
rooms which could accommodate a family of 5 or 6 people. My motto is One ma one room! I believe in marriage. am the happiest married man in the world.
rider, in many cases, carrying & Mr. Saklatvala, the Communist pillion passenger, and a few stray M.P., has been arreated, and will be lorries were picking up the foot-charged at Bów Street with utter
ing a seditious speech at Hyde.
xore.
UNITED SERVICE
Arrangements for Kowloon To-night:
The most wonderful sight in the Park. streets, however, was presented by the thousands of motor-cars which, quickly caused enormous conges. Mon, especially in the West End and main roads" leading to the `City, despite the presence of hundreds of, mounted, and foot police directing the traffic Cars were only able to proceed at, a suall's pace, with long hold-ups.A
A united prayer service, in con, nection with the general strike at Home, is to be held in St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, at six o'clock When I buy a bidok of flats 1 this evening of
sive the bachelors the choice. C
The service will be conducted by out or got married I have
The man in charge was asked May 28-Fifty-seventh Meeting of had he seen the minister, and China Fire Insurance Co. In Union ho said, "Yes," They asked | Building, 11.20 a.m.
him what the minister janid, to May | 20-Yearly meeting of him and he replied. He said: Shareholders of the Hongkong end *I want the first calf from the Shanghat Hotels Ltd., in Roof cow from which I had that Garden of Hongkong Hotel, Pedder milk (Loud laughter)...
Street, 11 a.m
The Thames Eribankment, one of the widest thoroughfares in Lon don, presented a ramarkable scene.
The body of an unknown Chinese motor vehicles ir sarried ranks of the Rev. C. R. Lindsay (the Vicar) driven some of them to marriage, was sent to the mortuary yester sir and sight abreast going at a asisted by the Ray J Horace too, and I have known an dusted day. He was found hanging by rate of about two miles per hour. Johnson of the Union Church, bachelor come back to the same the neck from a tree on the hall
Fortunately, the weather is the Kowloon
block of flats with his wife side abova Kennedy Road
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Miscellaneous. May Hongkong Benevolent Society holds Jumble sale at the City Hall.
May 7-Lt Col W. Ar Edmoades
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