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WHITEAWAY'S

ON

MONDAY, MAY 17th

and following days

GREAT

SHOE SALE

OVER 100 PAIRS

TO BE CLEARED

AT

LESS THAN COST

י

We have decided to clear

all our present stock of

Ladies" white Canvas

shoes at considerably less

than cost to make. room

31

for new stock coming,

forward.

MANY STYLES

FROM

PRICES

$1.00

TO

$5.00 pair.

''

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MISS TRIS

3

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& CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG.

LEE KEE

Agent for

HENRY RICHARD

TILE CO'S.

We have a large stook of White Glazed Wall Tiles, Colour Glazed Wali Tiles, Coramio. Mosalo

Tiles, Geometrical Enonatio Floor Tilos, Tile Fire, Grates.

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The

China Mail

No. 19,803

CHEAP REVOLT.”

COST OF GENERAL STRIKE. TO BRITAIN.

CHANCELLOR'S DISCLOSURE:

(Reuter's Service

Landon May 17.

In the House of Commons, in

As regards revenue there were increased Customs clearances be

fore the strike to set off against reduction during the strike period

The effect upon direct taxation would mainly appear in next year's | Estimates.

Optimisties

HONGKONG, TUESDAY,

THEATRE DISPUTE.

PORTUGUESE LADIES IN

COURT.

AN ALLEGED KİCK..

Picture Moves Young Lady To Tears.

18

ISHED

18, 1926.

EVEN MONEY

BETTING ON END OF THE BOYCOTT

LATEST BEACE "GOSSIP:

"

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

A GOOD YEAR.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE:"

MEETING.

$40. DIVIDEND

WHAT 19 THE CORRECT

THING IN GLASSES ?

Ask Us...

N. LAZARUS

Hongkong's Only Buropean Optician, Manager: Ralph A. Cooper). Registered Optometrist.

TRAFFIC CASES.

TWO EUROPEAN MOTORISTS

SUMMONED

MR. WHEELDON'S COMPLAINT.

In responsible business circles, A successful year in spite of

Among traffic prosocutions at the people are saying that, somebody difficulties was reported at the Central Magistracy this morning who is able to speak with authori-annual meeting to-day of the

ty has accepted a bet, at even Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. The before Major C. Willson were two money, that the Canton boycott difficulties referred to at the interesting cases against Euro- will terminate the end of this meeting ware those arising in the pean motorists The Hon. Mr month, although normal condi-acquisition of business of a re- EDC Wolfe (Curtain Superin- tions may not be restored till munerative character and the tang of Police), appeared for the

state of the London market, and prosecution. several weeks later

consequent undercutting in mar ine Underwriting. A final and interim dividend totalling. $40 is to be paid..

"

•

Mr. W. J. Stanton, "an assistant to Mr. L. Dunbar, four broker of Alexandra Buildings was summone

ed for taking his car past moving The Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard vehicles other than tram cars on presided over the meeting sup-the wrong side of the road ported by Mr. A. S. Gubbay, Sr

A plea amounting to guilty being. Robert Ho Tung. Mr. H. P. White, tendered, the CS. P. said he did Mr. Henry Humphreys and Mr not wish to press the charge, but F. C. Hall; also "the following he thought the time had come for shareholders:

Messrs E. M.something to be done.. He men- Raymond, He Leung, Chui Shi- tioned that accused had been fined nam. P. M. N. da Silva, R. A. for disobeying a traffic signal at the Dastur, Lo Cheung-shui, Ho Star" ferry on March 27 und | Kom-tong. A. H. M. de Silve, quoted another instance at Kowloon D. V. Steavenson. Lo Man-hin and P. S. Cassidy.

which the summona was" with, drawn owing to the delay in issu ing it for which the police were not. responsible. Under these circum- stances he thought that perhaps the best plan would be for the accused to see him after the case.

A fine of $20 was imposed,

Alleged Persecution..

"I do not quite understand his

Arising out of the exciting reply to questions. Mr. Winston picture "Lost in a Big City" Church Chancellor of. the shown at the Star Theatre on Exchequer said that he anticipated April 26, several Fortuguese that the direct Government net expenditure as a result of the ladies and gentlemen were present

Given for what it is worth the strike will not exceed £750000 and before Mr. J. H. B. Nihill at the may be less. The direct GovernKowloon Magistracy yesterday to rumour new current is that this ment expenditure, would probably answer charges of assault and "bet is indicative of the post

tion, as were Lloyd's rates for not be large, whilst there would be riotous behaviour. countervailing receipts.

It was alleged that the film so underwriting losses during the Moreover, the strike hadi result-excited Miss Maria Sequeira, that Home strike. The sum at stake is said to be very small, but ed in savings in normal expendi-she kicked Mrs. Gill, wife of the those who have heard the story ture in some cases-for example: in Kowloon postmaster, who was

give details; practice flying und also. at.seated in front. Further, that at

There will be no negotiation, or Woolwich Arsenal

the eloquent persuasion of the stipulated terms, they say, but the Misses Beatriz and Celeste Gill, pickets will be quietly drawn off. who were seated with her, she Passengers and shippers will not was moved to tears, and as a be notified, those going up mere- reaction from weeping she com-y learning for themselves that menced to laugh, which led Mrs. the restrictions have been as sud Gill to assume that she was being denly removed as they were at Subsequently it was first imposed. Notice will not mocked..

Chairman's Speech. alleged a "skirmish took place in

When be taken of outgoing or f The Chairman said: It is with Any loss in prefits would be made the lavatory in which Mr. Gill coming traffic, thereby allowing great pleasure that your General up by increased trade activity in assaulted Miss Sequeira with an matters to revert to the former Agents and Consulting Committee

e interval and, assuming that the umbrella. A general melee was

position

again present to you a very satis coal stoppage was not prolonged, then stated to have ensued until

Because of the threat of inva-factory Report, especially as I am he, did not anticipate D appre-Mr. A. A. Barros and the two stor by Marshal Wu Pei-fu, they unable to announce any ameliora- clable disturbance in revenue in Messrs. Prata arrived on the the current year. He saw no rea-scene and proceeded to hold the say the steps predicted are likely tion in the position of Marine In-

to be carried out..

surance generally, although there som al present to propose additional parties back.

are signs that Underwriters are Baxation (Cheers).

Mr.. G. S., Hugh Jones appeared

now taking steps so try to im Mr. F. A. Marquisten (Conser-for the original complainants,

prove existing conditions. d vative, Argy interposed: "19n't Miss Sequeira and the Misses Gill

The most serious problem with this the cheapest attempt at Mr. and Mrs. Gill who took out and it will be necessary to retain which we have to contend is that revolution that has ever been?" cross-summons were represented the goodwill of the merchants and of maintaining premium income, (Laughter),

by Mr. M. K. Lo, while Mr. Devil population.....

Business there is, but business Miners Appeal.

McCallum appeared for Mr. With this end in view, the in-from which a reasonable prospect

Continuing, the C. S. P. said that London, May 17. Barros and the two Pratas who fuence of the greater majcrity of of proft may be looked for is very about three weeks ago the accused The Miners Federation has were alleged to have intervened in the merchants-that is, with the hard to obtain. From agents in made allegations of deliberate appealed to "all those desiring the dispute.

exception of the very few trades all parts of the world, we receive persecution by police offcare who peace in the mining industry to During the outlining of the which are profiting by the boycott reports of the additional difficul. were bolstering up charges against prove their sincerity by helping us complainant's story by Mr. Hugh-will make itself felt. Coupled ties that continue daily to arise him. At this interview the accused to relieve the suffering, and thus Jones, he said that the Misses Gill with the excesses and irregulari- in the acquisition of business of expressed himself as sick and tired The of this treatment and intimated éreate a good spirit among the took no part in the fight excepting ties of the pickets, and the danger remunerative character: mining community".

the time when one of them tried of their falling a prey to dis- Marine Insurance Market is still that he was going to give up driv They say that a million miners to separate Mr. and Mrs. Gill and orderly elements, the story may too big for the business available, ing. So far he had failed to give are locked out-thus five million Miss Sequeira, He pointed out be true..

and until there is a shrinkage in any assistance to prove the allega human beings are suffering. that the two girls were nieces of However, the Wah Taz Yat Pu" the former or a very considerable tjons and continued to drive with-

"We want pence in our industry Mr. and Mrs. Gill and it was-com- publishes a message to-day that increase in the latter I can see out observing the regulations. and will work for a speedy satis-mon knowledge that there had Mr. C Wu is likely to be apo hope of any great improve- factory settlement to ensure that been bad feeling between the pointed Foreign Minister-a post ment. It is only necessary once again Britain's basic industry parties for a long time. Barros he formerly held with the view examine the Accounts of the lend-giving up his licence and would not will be running harmoniously." and the Pratas were said to have of bringing the boycott negotining British Marine Companies to drive, any more in the Colony.

had no part in this bad feeling. tions to a termination. Mr. Hugh Jones submitted that the incident arose from the acci- dental kicking of the chair occu- pied by Mrs. Gill and that Mr. Gill deliberately went to the lavatory and assaulted the complainant.

Truth Will Out.

V

It is evident that Canton will need revenue to wage war, whe ther strictly defensive, or to send an expedition North as projected,

الله

:

THE WEATHER.

RAIN MENTIONED IN FORECAST:

mentality," said the C. S. P. in de- tailing seven, previous convictions. for traffic offences against Mr. A. J. Wheeldon of the P.W.D.,, wha was on the present occasion sum- mened for causing obstruction at Queen's Roads

In answer to a question from Hig to Worship. accused said he was

The C.S.P. mentioned that he had perceive how great the fall of in- come has been during the past seen the Director of Public Works six years, the figures for 1925 in the matter and had no desire to being in many cases considerably interfere with the movements of less than half those for 1920. We officers to whom, motor vehicles may consider ourselves fortunate were a necessity in carrying out E this respect, for, though we their work, but he thought that ne

of almilar have also suffered, it has not been cused's "admission in nearly so marked a degree. trouble with trafic authorities at Home was a point in favour of the local police.

Plymouth, May 17 Mr. T. Cramp, speaking here, Baid that the strike would probably cost them near £1,000,000 and the companies 25,500,000, He added that he did not believe that general industrial strike could Miss Sequeira, in evidence, ever be carried out effectively be denied that she kept on contin- cause, if it were carried itsuously. kicking the chair or that

10

Not altogether bright weather logical conclusion, they starved the laughed at anything which re- may be expected between now and I regret to say that the London and paralysed themselves as well flected on either Mr. or Mrs. Gill. noon to-morrow if Observatory in Market has been at about its In imposing a fine of $10, Iis as everybody else.

She further denied that Mrs. Gill dications prove to be correct. The worst during the past year. Bad Worship remarked that he would had said: "You are not behaving forecast reads:-East or variable trade, excessive competition and not force accused to give up his like ladies," or that immediately winds, moderate; generally over-the unwise departure from many driving licence.

of the established precepts of after she got excited she struck cast, occassional rain.. Mrs. Gill. She admitted striking i

Underwriting in self-defence.

EARLIER CABLES.

London, May 17.

The case was adjourned.

►

London Market.

have

The Railway Unions saved their lives by their action regarding the agreement, but possibly some Unions and workers in some indus.

Other indications in the report | Marine tries would find it most difficult

issued at 11 o'clerk this morning brought about an unsatisfactory DUGORDONUROL. to return to pre-strike conditions.

show that pressure is nearly sta-state of affairs which it may 20.34 per cent, respectively. as Money From Russians.

tionary over NE. China and the prove most difficult to correct. against 62.16 and 17.97 for the London, May 17.

Philippines. It has decreased Some Underwriters, but we year 1928,

The Balance at credit of Work- moderately over central Japan and think there can only be a few, Referring to the report that the

tion of abfect surrender. He had slightly elsewhere. Miners Foderation had received a

The anti-have indulged in a system of re-ing Account for 1925 is $1,970,-

and cablogram from the Russian Miners' never been regarded as Red and he cyclone has weakened and is now insurance by treaty, apparently 269.65

compared with Congress offering a first instalment hoped the miners would new tell central between S.W. Japan and overlooking the fact that if $1,907,089.33 for the previous of £280,000, collected among the him to return to London to make the Boning,

original rates are bars, they must year.. it shows an increase of Russian Trade Unions to assist the the best termis possible for them,

be wholly unprofitable to their $63,230.82. Our premium in- of wives and families

British Demobilisation of the emergency

Treaty Companies after a sub-come, on the other hand is down Míners, Mr. A. Cook said that he organisations to cope with the

stantial percentage of commission by approximately $200,000, this utrike is proceeding

CAFE LOSS

has been deducted. This policy was anticipated and we expect appealed for funds to relieve dis-general 'tress from anywhere and anybody, rapidly, but will take several days.

is most shortsighted and a rude to recover the bulk of this de- M. Albert Guetat, proprietor of awakening must follow. To date crease during the current year. and would certainly be pleased to owing to the huge accumulations

For instance in Hyde Cafe Albert, Queen's Road Central, the result has been merely to re- This Working Account has a fur- the accept money from

Russian of stores.

Purk which has resembled an has reported to the police that he mine workers.

Army Headquarters, the postal sort entrusted er Annamite: waiter with duce rates to a figure that is al-ther twelve months to run and, most entirely unremunerative.though it is early yet to attempt ing office (where the congestion is a sum of $200 to pay into the Rates, though easy to cut, are at to forecast the final result; we are officially described as equal to ten Bank yesterday. The man has not all times hard to re-establish... fairly confident, that it will prove Christmas seasons rolled into one) returned..

It is unnecessary for me to com- to be satisfactory... 1,200 tons of parcels were transfer

ment on the local position,” and Our assests as expressed in red yesterday from Mount Pleasant

that prevailing in North China, Sterling stand at an almost Omee, London, to the railway ter-

At the Central Magistracy this further than to point out that this similar figure with last year: mini, where they will lie till the morning, a charge against a Chin is to us, as to all other Far East- while in Hongkong Dollars they train service is sufficient to clear ese of feloniously uttering a forgern Companies, a source of con- show a fall of about $240,000, them. Hundreds of goods traine ad chaque on the Hongkong Bank siderable anxiety. However, this which is largely due to the rise in are in congestion, in sidings. All for 5600 was amended to one of at Company has weathered storms Sterling exchange.

You will notice that the Invest- the big towns rolling stocks must tempting to obtain money by false in the past and thanks to the be overhauled. One of the greatest preteness. Hearing was adjourned, conservative policy that has been ment and Exchange Fluctuation. burdens the strike has borne is the bail being fixed at $1,000.

and is being, followed it. is now in Account shows a decrease of insurance. firms which are inundat-

a sound position and can view $315,382.82. This is the result of od with work while other busi- After a warning issued by the with a certain amount of equant. depreciation in the value of our nosses are stagnated. The liabili Marine Magistrate last Saturday, mity the difficulties confronting Gold and Silver Investments and ties assumed by underwriters are fines. on native small craft in the

to adverse exchange, both Ster- The Accounts,

ling and Shanghai Taels. T Fenormous, yet the cost of insurance harbour, for lying within 100 yards

remained most moderate..:

of the sea-wall (without permits)

Turning to the accounts, it will might mention that quite a large Labout demonstrations in Lon were Increased from $8 to $5 this be seen that the premium income proportion of this sum has been don and the provinces yesterday morning, thero being nine offen for 1924 shows an increase of recovered since December 31, at were curiously subdued. Audiencesdere. Two other junk licences approximately $50,000 over that which date the values of our In general wore hostile to the were each fined $15 for not carry for the previous year, while the securities and the rates of ex-

final balance is better by "some change were"

e taken for

the Mr. Varley, M.F., leader of the speakers who moved resolutions re-ing navigation lights,. Notta miners, speaking in his con-affirming confidence in the TU.C stituency last night criticfned the | The railwayman, Mr. Cramp, speak- T.U.C.. for the "dreadful debacle ofing at Flymouth, said the atrika the general strike." He never would probably cost the Union dreamed that the calling off of the Railwaymen 21,000,000 and the strike would be assumed as a post-companies £5,500,000,

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in, Wyndham St., 2nd Floor.

It has been agreed between the Bradford Dyers Association and the Dyeing operatives that 4,000 strikers will resume as it becomes practicable. The Association will begin a legal action against the Amalgamated Society of Dyers for

breaches of contract,

If that Union consents in Court to a declaration that the 1914 Agreement in binding on the Asso- ciation and the Union, then the. Association will forgo all claims, except £100 damages and coats. The Association adds that it is on titled to clair S1 penalty against individual strikers, but does not in- tend to enforce this.

Later.

TO-DAYS DOLLAR”

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2/2 18/18.

13.

$51,000. But for the rise in ex- accounts. change from 2/84 to 2/4, Reinsurance Fund is over $160,- both these figures would have 000 up, while Underwriting Sus- been even better. The ratios for pense Account is down almost an Losses and for Commission and identical amount. Charges work out at 59.15 and (Continued on Page 8.).

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