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FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1926.

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NEW BISHOP.

PAYS VISITS TO CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS.

AT ST. JOSEPH'S.

LAND RUSH FILMED; |

BILL HART DEPICTS CHEROKEE STRIP HOMESTEAD.

السمسم

STAMPEDE IN TUMELEWEEDS.

TRAIN DISASTER

FATAL FIRE IN A PULLMAN SLEEPER.

BRIDE'S TRAGIC FATE.

New York; June 17.

THE CHINA MAIL.

The last dash of the homesteaders What is anticipated to be the for the purpose of staking claime first of a round of introductory on the old Cherokee Land Strip be-i A terrible train disaster is re- visits in his now capacity of tween Kanas and Oklahoma, ie de forted from Las Vegas, in Nevada, Vicar Apostolic was rude to St. picted for the Arst time on the in consequence, of an outbreak of Joseph's College yesterday by screen in William S. Hart's new tre in a Pullman sleepor. Bishop Valtorta. He was accom-screen production. "Tumbleweeds," One passenger is dend and four panied by his two sponsors, ja Balted Artists Corporation re-are missing. There were seven Mesurs. Choa Posien anti Henry lense, coming to the Queen's theatre persons Injured. Dixon, also by the priests of the Mission and other friends, tho party being met by the Brother Director, Bro. Aimar, and taken on a tour of the new additions to the building.

next Sunday.

COL CTHOMPSON.

"HIS MISSION TO THE PHILIPPINES.

TO WIN VOTERS.

MILLION DOLLARS. TO

HOLD SEAT.

Washington, June 1 The Senate's Investigation of excessive expenditures in the last republican. Rena Pennsylvania

San Francisco, June 10, Carmi Thompson told the United Press" in an interview to-day that his mission to the Philippines had no political signi- torial primary has thus far dia- ficance and was for the sole pur- closed a total of $1.105,000 spent. pose of gathering economic statis- by Senator Pupper. Now amounts tics for the president's own in-are constantly being added by the formation.

method of letting each group in form, against the other two. "You may say that I am rely-

WL Mellon, nephew of Secre- ing to a very large extent upon tury Melion test!fied under oath all branches of the Philippine Senator Popper, one of the defeat- said. "I was assured by Filipino government to assist, mo" he candidates" spent $306,296 in leaders in Washington that the in-tted that the total for the state.

western Pennsylvania. sular government would, co-would be "much higher." operate with the mission."

He said that if his appointment had any political significance with reference to Ohio politics or Philippine Islands, he had never tho

seen any indications of. it, He said that he had already denied the report that he would succeed cars Governor. Wood.

The identified corpse is that of The Cherokee. Strip, so-called be. Mrs. Jy, C. King, a bride of only a cause it was set aside as neutral few days. She re-entered the couch ground between the Indians and to save her husband who, however, early white settlers, was thrown had escaped through the window

Rector's American Service..

open in 1889 by the Government for Loud cheers from the 700 homestead purposes and as soon as pupils and masters assembled the word went out, thousands upon greeted the Bishop. a pleasing thousands of home seekers Rocked entertainment following, for the to Caldwell, Kansas, to be ready arrangement of which Father for the starter's word. It was vir Riganti was responsible. An ad.gin prairie soil, in the midst of a dress from the pupils to the fine agricultural region and the Bishop was then, read and he was land was valuable. Somo home presented with a basket of stend land is not so valuable, as flowers. Included in the address many persons have learned by ex- was the expression on behalf of [perience. the boys that they "respected the Bishop and loved the man."

In the course of his reply.

Bishop Valtorta referred to the 300 or more pupils who were not members of his spiritual flock and advised them not to miss the great

opportunity!

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The big ranches which were rent-

Serious Collision..

Pittsburg, June 17. Eighteen ware killed and many injured in a railway collision near Blarisville, where the Cincinnati Limited train crashed into the rear of the Washington Express, tales- coping three Pullman Reuter's American Service.

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Cause of Crash,

Pittsburg, Later. Both engines are 2 mass of ed from the Indians by cattlemen, wreckage, The track was ripped had to be vacated; the groat herds up and the rails twisted for a dia- removed. This made bitterness be-tance of 100 foot The sleeping tween the cowmen and the home cars were completely telescoped. steaders. Then there were the The collision is stated to have "ooners" to worry with--men who occurred owing to the Washington tried to sneak ip ahead of the open-express stopping to repair a fault ing and grab land. They were in the vacuum brake. The flagman

went to the rear and get off warn “HISTORIC MACAU"tly jailed when caught,

This is the historical state ofing Hares. Signals were also set affairs around which "Tumble-against the East-bound trala weeds" is built. Hat G. Evarts After the amash the flares were wrote the story and it was adapted found burning, showing that the for the screen by C. Gardner Bagman had done his Sullivan.

Reuter's American Service. The truly tremendous scenes of the mad dash for ind. the moving Mr. Montalto de Jesus, author of the unormous herds of cattle, the of "Historic Macau," copies of episodes around Caldwell, which which have been seized by the grew to a raw metropolis almost Macao Government, iş staying in overnight, the love, laughter. Brim Hongkong. He stated yesterday determination, pathos, tragedy and that he hoped, through the drama of those stirring days in our medium of the Press and by own land, will all be seen in Mr. others means, to vindicate him-Hart's picture-the biggest and best self freely and fairly.

he has made to date.

AUTHOR STAYING IN HONGKONG.

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"TO VINDICATE MYSELF.”

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Mr. de Jesus expresses his in- "A fine cast surrounda the star- tense indignation at what he, de- including Barbara Bedford as lead scribes as "the high-handed anding woman-arid King Baggot was unwarranted action of the Macao the director. authorities" and declares that by j their action they have violated the i rights of freedom of speech and comment provided for under the laws of Portugal:"

HARBOUR ROBBERY.

THREE MEN CHARGED IN KOWLOON

A CHANCE ARREST.

Three Chinese alleged to be con- cerned in i71. armed robbery carried out by four men on a am- pab in the Hunghom Bay were be fore Mr. J. H. B. Nihill at the Kowloon Magistracy-yesterday charged with the offence.

The case for the prosecution was that the four men engaged a xam- pan at Wanchai and after a round about trip took command of the boat, imprisoning the erew in the hold, When they released them- selves, the gang had disappeared after taking with them money and jewellery amounting to $94. The boat, had been tied along the praya near Chathan Road. Whilst walk- ing with detectives at Yaumati the next day, the complainant saw the first defendant whom the police arrested: On information given by this man the second and third de- fendants were arrested.

Hearing was adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCË,

BATHING BEACHES.

fTo the Editor of the China Mail.)

Sir, With reference to the re- quest of the Secretary to the Com- mittee appointed to enquire into the above subject, may I call your attention to the fact that hundreds of bathers who continually use the benches will refrain from sending in suggestions, etc.. for reasons well known to themselves."

RUBBER PRICES.

LONG LIST OF DIVIDENDS.

Messrs. Carroll Bros. are in re- ceipt of a cable from their ́Singa- pore friends stating that rubber is quoted at 67 cents per lb. and. advising them of the following dividends:-

Balgownies Haytors .. Malakoffs Jarams Kuala Sidims Tapaha

Bassetts

The cable also latest quotations as follows:--

Bassetts. "Brogas....

Bukit Jelotongs Bukit Katile

the

"President Coolidge, merely wanted to know certain things about the islands," he said. "and asked me to go over and find out. The information which I will ob tain will be for the President's use and for the use of the various government departments. It may also assist members of Congress in their business of making laws for the Philippines."

Head-

He said it

Joseph Grundy, a campaign man- ager for Senator Pepper, told the committee that he had personally campaign, of which he personally guaranteed $100,000 for the Pepper contributed $18.600. was his understanding that the Philadelphia

headquarters for, Senator Pepper's campaign spent more than $600,000. He said that Cyrus E. Woods former ambas- sador to Japan, was director of quarters and managed the whois Senator Pepperia campaign. head- campaign.

Members of the investigating committee Representative William Vare, the are prodicting that if successful candidate, is elected to

the Senate, there will be a concert-

ing his seat because of revelations. ed effort to prevent him from tak- during the investigation. United/

after reaching the islands would He said that his programme not be arranged until his arrival. derable interest

The mission is arousing consi-Press. coast. Its small size is the sub-

on the Pacific Governor Pinchot's Expenditures. duty.ject of some comment and it is

Detroit, June 10.

generally felt that, because of this one fact alone, it will be able to cover much ground and accom-1 plish a large amount, of work.

CITY OF NAPLES.

SAID TO BE IRREPARABLY DAMAGED.

Yokohama, June 17. The cruiser Kasuga" arrived at Yokohama this afternoof with the crew of the "City of Naples," who were met by the British Consul

EARTHQUAKES.

WILL CEASE TO WORRY MANKIND.

It was brought out in the senate committeo's investigation of ex- cessiva campaign expenditures to day that Governor Pinchof's efforis, to capture the. Pennsylvania publican nomination for the senate cost himself, zelatives and friends #bout $187,000.

ex-

"Washington political circles are recalling the case involving Sena- tor Newberry of Michigan at which time the senate, after. an haustive inquiry, declared that the expenses of the Newberry cam- paign totaling $195,000 were con- trary "to sound public policy and

and representatives of the Sea-of the Jesult Sefamological Associa- harmful to the dignity of the men's Club, who are taking charge

of them.

เ

A statement will be issued to morrow, but in the meantime tho "Kasuga's" captain states he con sidered that the "City of Naples" is irreparably damaged.—Renter's Service..

MANILA BROKERS.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC.

Washington, June 10. Dr. James NacElwane, director tion in St. Louis, predicted in a speech before the recent meeting of the American Geographical, Union, that the time was approaching when earthquakes would enct be feared more than thunder storms.

senate."

United Press.

Practice in Alleghany.

Washington, June 10..

It is pointed out that times have changed to the point where Gov. ernor Pinchot was the one who brought charges of exceanive ex- penditure against his opponents, Only two things are necessary to Senator Pepper and Representative conquer earthquakes, he says: William Vare who won the re First, a knowledge of where earth-publican nomination to the senate.. quakes are likely to occur and their severity; second, the adoption "in" such regions of building regulations which will make buildings safe.

He said that the Arst step had already been taken in the program adopted by 11 Jesuit college sels- mological atations in the United States for a study of earthquakes. Regulation of brokerage busi-It is hoped to learn enough about ness is urged upon the insular them to predict their occurrence government by, the Philippine accurately... Chamber of Commerce as a result, The most intensive study of of the discovery that there are earthquakes ever made, he says, is numerous brokers and brokerage proceeding in California with the agencies operating without

the co-operation of the United States necessary capital and guaranties Navy, coast and geodetic survey, and: 25 such are regarded as geological survey and the Univer sources of peril for the public.sity of California-United: Press.

Manila, June 12.

fore being allowed to engage as U.S. MARRIAGE LAWS

20% Final 10% Interim.

10% Interim.

10% Interim, -15% Interim.. 10% Interim. 5% Interim.

includes

Allenbys *Alor Gajnhs

Straits..

3.60

3:00

Amalgamated Malays Ayer Moleks Ayer Paras. Balgownies

5.00

2.90

$4 26

5.00

The chamber officials are baking.

1.50

that a law be passed by the legisla-

1.90

ture requiring that individuals be-

1.25

1.25

Changkat Serdangs

9.50

Connemaras

200

Glenealien

3.00

10 30

2,00

2.80

Kedahs

-4.85

Kempas

10.40

Kuala Sidims

4.20

i8

Lunas

4:50

Malaka Pindas

3:20

Malakoffs

500

Mandai Tekongs

.00

Mayfields

15.50

Mentakabe

65

New Serendahs

550

Pajems

15.00

Punggors

1.45

4 CO

3.45

4.30 35.50 1.50

15.00

30.

5.00

Indragiris. Jerama Jimahs

Sandycrofta Scudais

Sungel Bagans Tapahs

Tambalaka Teluk Ansons United Malaccas Utan Simpana

brokers offer the government rea- sonable guaranties that their finances are sound. At present, many people especially those in, the provinces are becoming the victims of pseudo-brokers who have no other objectives than to get rich at the expense of the ignorant and, the helpless, it is pointed out.

RECENT RULING BITTERLY. DENOUNCED.

C C. McGuern, one of Governor Griffort Pinchot's managers in the Pennsylvania senatorial primary, told the Senate campaign fund com- mittee to-day that it was a common. practice if some precincts in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, to witch bailot-boxes in which ballots were placed before election, day." He declared that Governor Pinchet polled 20,000 more votes in Alleg hany County than were counted for him in the senatorial primary last month.

Senator George W. Pepper told the committee that his total per sonal expenses in the Pennsylvania primary amounted to $2,500,- "Associated Press,"

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Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE MAIL ”

Entertainments.`

“June 18-Queen's Theatre: Thu Dixie Handicap."

June 18-Star Theatre: The Danger Signal!

Washington, June 11. Resident Commissioner Cuevara bitterly denounced the recent rul ing by the attorney general of Cali It is understood that the public forals to the effect that the state. not the only party hurt by marriage, law of 1906 prohibiting clandestine brokers but the legit marriages between Mongoliane and mate brokerage business as well..

Americana, also prevented inter- The officials of the chamber of marriage between Filipines and commerce, in co-operation with white residents of California. offelals of the bureau of com- This is only one more reason

June 18-Open Air Ballet at Lee merce and industry, contemplate why our political relations with the Garden, East Point, 9.15 p.m. organising' thể licenced brokers United States must cease at

June 19-Dinner dance on the into an association as its be

roof garden of the Hongkong. earliest possible moment," said lieved that such an organisation would contribute considerably to live with any Justice under the

Guevara. "We certainly cannot Hotel & p.m.

the

June 18 World Theatre: "The Splendid Lie."

June 20-Queen's Theatre:

June 21-Alfresco concert on

the raising of standards in the American flag as long as this kind William 8. Hart in "Tumbleweeds."- business.

of racial and social treatment in the Vicarage tennis court, Kow-| The Philippine Chamber of Commeted out to us." merce yesterday named Manuel He declared that the ruling and. loon Garchitorena as their candidate for the law itself were "grossly unfair

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Under the circumstances I be. lieve I am, voicing the opinion of hundreds who continually make uze of the beach at. Narth Point when -make the following suggestions!"

dardisation board: Mr. Garchi He said the ruling, merolycon-household furniture and plants in 1. That the beach at North "A wise provision in peace for torena is a hemp planter from Armed a well-known regulation be pots, 2.45 p.m., ka darke Point be converted into an up-to-the use of all available resources Tiaong, Camarines Sur, Senator cause it had been the custom of --"June", 24"Lammert Bros.,will date permanent beach with lawn of the nation to carry forward nuc Alegre was ruled out of the fiber host county clerka in California to auction the whole furniture of St. etc., and that modern bathing cessfully an unavoidable war, in- standardisation board as a result refuse licences to all Orientals George's House, Nos. 2 and 4 facilities be erected to take the volves. some form of adequate of an opinion of the attorney gen since the passage of the law

Kennedy Road, at 11 am. place of the unsightly, insanitary, federal law by which at the need eral holding that a member of the United Press,

Mestings. and dangerous matsheds which are erected from year to year at con- siderable expense.

the position left open by Senator and unjust because they permitted Road by Messrs. Lammert Bros. June 25-At No. 25 Kennedy J. S. B Alegra in the fiber stan-

no "reciprocity of social treatment".

of the nation not only will there legislature cannot become a mem

be available man power to fight, ber of any body the creation but man power to work, factory which is in legislative hands.

That a club house or pavilion power to produce, and man power "Manfia Bulletin.” something similar to that of the to finance a war"-Col. James. A, Royal H. K. Yacht Club be erected | Drain, -.

on the present apot which would add to the beauty of the neigh- bourhood,

Perhaps it would interest you to now that no sanitary crrangements whatever exist at the beach at North Point, the sheas at times "being used as urinals, etc,

Yours, etc

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