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TERMS VERY MODERATE

Consultation Fras.

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Wife Who Was "In Nervous

Slate." :

CANTON,

VERNACULAR REPORTS:

CORRESPONDENCE.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHITE

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LANDLORD OR TENANTY

Sir-Your correspondent "Ten-

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POLICE FAREWELL.

PRESENTATION TO MR. JOHN GRANT, EDI.

[C. S. P.'S CONGRATULATIONS.

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A TOTAL LOSS."

HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINER. RHINELAND.

SALVAGE HOPELESS.

Hankow, June 27.

The Hamburg-American steam. ship Rhineland. which collided with the Mitsuki Maru 40 miles below Hankow on June 16, is now. regarded as a total loss.

It was at first thought that the damage was slight and that it was possible to refloat the vessel, but now it eventuates that the water hus sivollen the cargo of beans, which have burst through the deck. This, together with the rising water.. renders salvage

News from Canton with regard To the Editor of the Chind Maill

Chief Detective Inspector John to the proposed boycott confer-

Grant, who is lenying for Home ence is that preliminary negotia-

by the sis. "Empress of Asia to tions are still being held, and that

morrow on retirement after nene wishes know in the ly 30 years service in the Hong Objections to what he termed the the qficial lisenssion will hinge

was the re- attitude laken by the police set on the result of the "unofficial aber of an agreement whether akong Police force.

landlord or tenant responsible cipient of a silver tray and flower geist who came to the house were conversations." made at the Central Magistracy this. It is stated that the cursorship for repairs ta damage by white stand at a gathering at noor to-

day. morting in a case in which atr. on "boycott news" in fantom was

f' submit that this question, is W. E. W Collusius was charged be instituted on the request of Mr.

Among the large number Carlie Lind 7 with alldring has Eugene Chen, the acting Minister.ru broad that an offhand decision police officers present were the cannot be given-br-muter ru-lit Hon. Mr-E-D; CWlle (CSP), dogs te rom about Mt. Kellett for Foreign Affairs. without muzzles or on the lead, Canton's vernacular papers these individual merits count, for a H. King (D.C..), Mr. 6. G. Hvilenee was given by Sergt. Ihave also been informed that news wood daal. Does not your for Purdue (A.D.C.), Captain H. R. Desective Inspectors Walsh who said that he was walk-issued by the Chung Yeung | respondent agree with me that Bloxham,

hopeless. is only reasonable to presume that T. Murphy and Pincott and Act- ing in this district about 11-15 arn. Agency can be published without on the 9th inst. He saw the two restriction. This Agency is be- any normal landlord will puting Chief Inspector Aris,

The Hon., Mr. E. D. C. Waite chow,dogs in question on the peble lieved to be under official super-uch repairs to protect his own Toko and followed them to Mr. | vision.

property. Most people know thar who made the presentation, said Collasius's huise (No. 180,1 He From a Chinese source comes a n, white ant ravage may lead, ip a that he had always taken a per- war walling up the path to the report that leading merchants short space of time, to a whole sanal interest in Inspector Grant hase when one of the dags turned like Mr. Kan Kum-shek, Mr.house or been a block being in whom He looked upon as a contem

ani atturked him

Withess added that be was Fobliged to entire and call to the people'in the house to call the dog

Leung Pui-ki and Mr. Ma Pak-nin who have been to Hongkong us have unofficial intermediaries) been approached anonymously to

com-

1. At the same lige he put bia refrain from further efforts the hand to his revolver holster. Hewards the settlement. The Strike, elled to a lady who came to she. Committee is also said to have doorway' of the house that unless discounted the resolutions by the the dog was called off he would be association representing obliged to draw his revolver and merci. agriculture, labour and Shook and that in any event he education. would have to take out a summDIS is the dogs had been wandering on the public highway without muzzles. The dog was called by

Sname and witness left."

Police Action..

The Hon. Mr. E. C. Wolfe, Capt. Superintendent of "Pelice" re- ferred to a letter written by Mr. Collasius in which the latter had complained of the aeston of the police officer. On certain of these points the C.S.P. examined witness (Sergt. Walsh.

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I answer to the C.S.P. Sergt.

Walsh said that there was no doubt but that the dogs were na the high- way when he saw the Arst Collnging was wrong in maintaining thut the dors had been on the

verandah the whole time.

With gard to an allegation that be (Sergt. Walsh) had drawn his revolver, pointed it at the dog and threatened to shoot it in "Mr. Coflasins's presence, that was not

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SHIP EXPLOSION,

2,500 TONS OF SALTPETRE INVOLVED.

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HOLDS ON FIRE.

Shanghai, June 2 An explosion of 2,500 fons of saltpetre occurred on the Hugo Stinnes steamer Adolf von Bayer yesterday evening and completely

wrecked the forward hold.

Three of the holds were set on dre.

Reatere

Quiet on the River. It has been stated that on Mon- day right the strike pickets were Funusually quie: on that part of the Cantor River, where. the Hongkong steamboats anchor. There was hardly any interference noticed, both with regard to pas- sergers and lots of cargo. It is also believed that last night would be again "quiet" but at the time of going to press the boat from Canton had not arrived to confirm or contradict the state-expect to get judgment in a court

f law for refund is a slightly dif ferent question.

A wireless message has been received at Hankow stating that the salvage coolies have deserted. and requesting the protection of

gunboat-Rester.

Earlier Details.

the

porary. Although the Inspector

Brief information has been re- was five years, his senter in serceived in Shanghai (says 'Ship- vice, he. (Mr. Wolfey saw from the ping and Engineering) to Civil Service List that the Inspec-effect that the Hamburg-America tor "was only one year older, Line motor-vessel. "Rheinland" and he could therefore

ren has been in collision with the sonably say they were contein, || Japañose" s.s. "Mitzuki Maru” poraries.

about 20 miles below Hankow, He looks so young and well,th the "Rheinland" is badly sand Mr. Wolfe, "that I feel holed, and that she has had to be must tell him not to go, but on the beached with her engine-room other hand he has served 30 years under water. She was on her and has more than deserved his way to Shanghal from Han

pension."

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when the accident occurred. Be- Continuing, Mr. Wolfe said that yond the above information, as a small outward sign of the nothing else was known in Shang- valuable work performed by the hai regarding the collision at the The bridge was burned away departing officer he would like to time we to press. The

poins out that Inspector Grant Shanghai Tug and Lighter Com- MACKINTOSH held the record for red marks | pany's salvage and rescue vessels perilled out of all piloportion. In under the system of awarding red "Saucy" and "St. Sampson" left cases out of a hundred I think and black marks for distinguish at 3 am on June 18 for the scene landlords will do something as sooned service. He held 1 red marks,of the casualty, fully staffed and as they are notified. But for awhich is likely to remain for many equipped for any salvage opera-

tions that may be necessary tenant to put in repairs and then years to come a record and he was

to be congratulated (Applause).

Mr. Wolfe also expressed his pleasure at the extraordinarily The position iso be looked successful way in which the T- at from another lingie. For pre spector did his work in connec mises within the Rents Restriction tion with the two big strikes and Ordinance, a landlord is entitled his capacity for recruiting labour. GENERAL CHANG KAI-SHEK'S ro more rent if he spends a certain During last year's strike the In- um on renewals and or repairs. |spector had surpassed his record He is an added inducement but in the 1922 strike, and these 'two' were (From Our Own Correspondent)he Ordinance will not count now. particular achievements

Again, when a landlord put in a particularly stressed by the new roof there was a possibility | spunker.

ment.

However, in business circles there is not that same feeling of optimism that was evident during the week-end but it is not correct to say that pessimism has set in.

ANOTHER VIEW.

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Carton, June 21. The C. 8. P. told the Magistrate

The Chief of Police has sent a that Sr. Collasius.had stated that letter to the Press Club of Canton Mrs. Collusius was in a nervous warning all newspapers. not to state and would have been con- print anything concerning nego siderably alarmed at such an in-tiations for the settlement of the strike and boycott, that is not issued by the Government censors. Before this order was issued how. ever, several bitter editorials ap peared attacking the Hongkong Government for declaring that the negotiations are to settle the boy cost.

the The strike, say editorials, is the important and

Mr.Lindsell asked Mr. Colasius, who was present throughout the proceedings, whether He suggested that the Sergt. deliberately went to the house about the dogs being on the public highway if they had been on the verandab the whole

time.

3r. Collasius said he would not suggest that, He had not, been

there of the time,

Sérgts Discretion.

The C. S. P. said that if the police officer had done anything which in any way had alarmed Mrs. Collasius he had no hesitation in apologising.

He would like to point out, however, that the Sergt. had not used his discretionary

JULY 4.

منظمة

THIS YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS IN CANTON.

ANNUAL BALL POSTPONED.

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MILITARY POWER.

EXPLANATION.

SUPREME COMMAND,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

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of the tenant moving, out-then a In handing over the silver tray. highly destrable factor from the and flower stand, Mr. Wolfe said

Canton, June 21. andlord's point of view. Perhaps that the articles were a "token of Further to consolidate his bone of our legal laminaries will the affection and esteem, in which power, General Chang Kai-shek' oblige with his opinion, without he was held by the members of the has announced that as com- 'police force," adding the hope that mander-in-chief of the Nation- prejudice?

Thanking you for Inserting this both the Inspector and Mrs. Graftalist Army, his authority exceeds reply,

would live many years to let this that of the Military Council of "Yours, etc...

memento grace the festive board the Kuomintang. The Council, ROOF ON

(Applause).

he explains, was organised at a Hongkong, June 22.

Mr. Grant said in reply: "I time when there was no Gen- thank you for this beautiful eralissimo, ́ and was useful s A FAIR RENTS BOARD.

memento of my stay amongst you. long

were as there

several

only thing to settle. When the (To the Editor of the China Mail): strike is settled, the boycott will automatically cease, they say.

Sir-In your editorials the in- stitution of a "tribunal consisting of landlord and tenant fterests with men of technical skill such as architects, etc. to fix a fair rent in cases of dispute", has seemingly been stressed as an easy matter.

But would it be an easy matter to get together a body representa their time to such a purpose? tive of tenants willing to devote

What about the residents' associa- tions? the reader may enquire. But how many have shown any in- terest in the rents.problem? Bat one-the K.R.A. und even in this case their action was the result of a referendum-presumably because the elected body itself was of too diverse opinion on the matter.

powers of shooting the dogs when (From Our Own' Correspondent. he first saw them on the highway without muzzles, If he had done xo the shots would probably have considerably alyrmed Mrs. Collasius as the spot was near the house.

The CS. P. further added that Mr. Collasius had been fined pre- wlously for a similar effence and warned on two other occasions.

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Canton, June 21. Becauso July 4 occurs On this Sunday

"year, the Americans' at Canton And Shameen

celebrate the will 160th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Monday, July 5. Consul-General His Worship Imposed a fine of Douglas Jenkins and Mrs. Jenkins

$26.

ANOTHER CASE.

Mr. C. W. Keeton, of 92, Bonham Road, has a summons against him for allowing his dog to be abroad

without a muzzle.

In answer he said that his boy had definite instructions not to let the dog out in the morning, but he had ignored these and let the ani mal looke.

His Worship suggested that if the boy was to blame defendant had better issue a summons against him, He did not want to do this, but Soully agreed. The case was ad journed for a week,

A CAT BITE.

For probably the first time in history, the observation camp for dogs at Kennedy Town ad- mitted a eat yesterday.

The animal, belonging to Mr. P. H Murray, of No. 209, Wan chai Road, bit Captain Spinks, the next door neighbour."

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will give a reception at their home.

and the American colony will give A reception at the Canton Club later, in the day. Because of the heat there will be no Fourth of Jay Ball, the annual big American Ball having been postponed thin year, as last until Washington's Birthday in February.

WEATHER FORECAST:

Until noon-to-morrow, the Obser- vatory forecasts southerly winds, moderate; generally overcast, occasional rain.

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Pressure has decreased moderate- 1y from Nagasaki to Oshima, has increased slightly from N.E. China to Formosa and is nearly stationary elsewhere. The anticy clone in passing into the Facile, A depression is approaching Oshima from westward. Another la cen- tral over 5,W., China.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, today was 2/8 1/16.

It stands to reason that

our

different residents' associations are composed to a considerable extent of people with property interests

ao I think it will be necessary to

look elsewhere, for the composition of such a body as a Fair Rents Board (If it is practicable). Where are we to look to?

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I will cherish the articles and use generals with equal rank and them in entertaining some of my power. But now, he adds, the old Hongkong friends who visit Military Council will serye a use me in my retirement."

ful purpose by acting as an ad- visory board on military ques. tions.

An interesting comparison of conditions in the old days when promotions were difficult to get and the salaries were poor was made by Inspector Grant. He said he was pleased to say that he was leaving a police force better than the one he came to in 1896.

COLLÈGE "FACE.”

CANTON C. C. AND EXPELLED STUDENTS.

"SENTENCE" CHANGED.

Prom Our Own Correspondent.)

. Canton, June 21. "The Canton Christian College has yielded to the agitation against the institution resulting from the expulsion of three unruly studenta in April The sentence of ex- pulsion was suspended, the students were allowed to return to the col lege, and then, by pre-arrangement wore asked to leave, and left.

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VEXATIOUS.”

MR. LO'S OBJECTIONS IN COURT,

SANITARY SUMMONS.

A sanitary summons brought by. Inspector Hill against the owner of a house at Wong Nei Chong Road before Major C Willson at the Cen- tral Magistracy this morning was termed by Mr. M. K.. Lo (for the defence as n vexatious prosecution. When asked why the summons was taken dut against the owner dastend of the occupier. Inspector Hill contended that he did, not know the name of the occupier. Before making the above remark counsel read a letter which he said a man of intelligence would understand was written by the occupier of the premises. The letter had a com- plaint against the rude behaviour. of the inspector on his visits to the house.

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If previous attempts at organised efforts in the public interest in Hongkong are any criterion I would say that exponents of such a scheme are going to have a job to This action, it in understood was find any who will be prepared to tuken at the instance of the govern back up their opinion with a little ment's committe. én student pro- practical help in the shape of devo-bleme which investigated the ex-witnesses, Mr. Lo strongly objected tion of their own "very valuable" pulsion order time,

An adjournment being asked for by the inspector to produce his

When the decision to this and informed His Worship

to this effect was reached, Dr. C. C. that he would be establishing a pre- cedent which he would take every opportunity to mention at his p pearances in court. He said if it was to suit His Worship's conveni-. the adjournment was ence that made he would bow to the court. but he could not agree to it to suit the inspector's convenience on the facts mentioned.

The case Monday.

I don't want to throw cold water Wu was still chairman of the com- on what I believe world be a very mittec, but the decision was not good thing if it was organised on made public until after he had left The students are A proper footing but there is for Shanghol. nothing to be gained by too optimis-out of the college, but suspension tie a view of the public spirited- of the expulsion order has caused ness of the average member of the the Institution to love face. Hongkong public

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