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In view of the publication of erroneous statements concerning Britain's attitude, and the frank admissions of the Japanese papers. "of Japan's "blunder;" it is to be trusted that the official declara- tion made by the British Minister in Puking will clear the air.

Re criminations among the foreign Powers represented at the Tariff Conference cannot be good either for themselves or for China. If the Conference ever resumes, leti it be in a more trustful atmos. phere.

NEW PRESIDENT.

HONGKONG BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.

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NUMBERS INCREASING,

At the invitation of EE. "the Governor. (Sir Cecil Clementi) who is Chief Scout of Hongkong. the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, LL.D., has accopted the office of President of the local Boy Scouts Association, in succession to the late Mr. P. H. Holyoak.

per cent. tariff increase and that of the 6 per cent. surtax should be made the bccasion for the dis- 'continuance of the assembly."

Another remarkable statement The members of the Associa from the same source reads:- tion consider themselves extreme. "This attitude on the part of Bri-ly fortunate in having secured so keen and sympathetic a President tain may be attributable, in part as Dr. Kotewall, who has con- to the fact that her patience, tinually given practical proof of which was sorely tried by the his interest in and desire for the welfare of the movement, which Shanghai episode, has been ex-

ig steadily extending among the hausted at the chaotic political boys of the Colony. situation actually prevailing in

Three New Troops. China. But a stronger reason is

Most of the already existing twenty troops report increase in presumably to be sought in her numbers and vigour, and three fears that she may be called upon more troops are either already in to surrender her monopolistic pri- being or in process of formation. vileges in China, if the Confer- the main object of the

It is not yet fully realised that Scout ehce be allowed to carry on until movement is character training it touches on the question of tariff with a view to producing good administration. In any case, the citizenship, not of one particular British action. has brought the of the world.

state or form of government, but Customs Conference face to face,, Once this fact is grasped by the with the grim necessity to choose many who still view the move between the two courses, whether ment with suspicion, there is no It should be continued, or discon- kong should not grow by leaps reason why Scouting in Hong

|tinued Again, another Japan-and bounda, provided men can be

ese paper, the Chuo, recently It is clear that the China Tariff said: "Notwithstanding all the Conference has broken down efforts made by Japan to keep up owing to the absence of Chinese the Customs Conference, the de- | delegates, but it must also he legates of the Powers are hurry- admitted that there, has beer aing home. Of all the Powers who lack of mutual understanding and are represented at the Confer- goodwill

foreign ence, Britain adopts. the strongest" among the

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Hongkong, Tuesday, July 6, 1926.

THAT TARIFF CONFERENCE.

| Powers represented at the Con-attitude. She brusquely reject- ference. It is well, owing to ed the earnest request made by "the numerous erroneous state the Chinese Government, through ments which have appeared in the acting Chinese Minister in the Press" (the Japanese parti- London, for the continuance of cularly that the British Minister the Conference, on the ground has made the British attitude that it is futile to continue it in clear. We are told, inter alia, the present chaotic conditions pre-

vailing in China."

The Chuo, however, does not spare its own country. The tariff autonomy proposal, it continues, has two great difficulties to sur- on the Chinese side, is the aboli mount. One difficulty, which is

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TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1926.

LANTERN SECT.

ALLEGED MURDERER OF MRS. SIBLEY.

ANOTHER LADY ATTACKED.

An up-country reader of the "China Mai" writes concurning the murder by a Chinese of Mrs. Sibley at Chengtu, and of the subs equent attack, or another lady missionary. His Jettor reads:

Yunnanfu, Juno 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Sibley of the Canadian Methodist Mission, wont from their station at Junghsien to Chongtu, for dentistry; arriving early in June.

On June 7, Mra. Sibley went out for a short walk, and was attack- ed by a man with a short sword, who at once knocked her down, and then cut off her head.

The man, who, was apparently mad was shot a few streets away. bar of the "Red Lantern" sect It is supposed that he was a mem

OBITUARIES.

MRS. K. K. STAPLE,

Her many friends, will regrat to learn of the death of Mrs. Staple, which occurred at her resi- dence,. No, 64, Mt. Parish at 3.15

passes the Monument at 6 p.m.

The funeral. p.m. yesterday. to-day.

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Mrs. Staple was resident in Hongkong for a number of years and sympathies will go out to her husband, Mr. K. K. Staples, of the P.W.D., in his sad bereave- ment,

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Miss Anna Jonsson.

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Ichang. Jones 24-The Swedishy Mission here have suffered a great loss in the death of Misa Anna- Jonsson after a brief illness. Miss Jonsson was 57 years of age and Leaving the corpse where it was. has spent 24 years in China, the he took the hend, and running last eleven years of her lifa in way, throw it into a public conchang where she had endeared venience.

herself to the Chinese woman and girls emongst whom aho worked. Yesterday the funeral service was attended by a large number of foreigners and Chinese. being éon- ducted in the cemetery chapel in English by, the Rov. O., Franson and at the graveside in Swedish by the Rev. G. Tonner. Several Chi- nese gentlemen spoke affectionate- ly and fuelingly about Miss Jonsson's life, work, example, love those present to remember her for the Chinese, etc., and exhorted teaching and follow bar example.- "N.-C. Daily News."

The funeral took place on Wed nesday, June 9, and an escort of follow, the cottego, as a mark of sixty soldiers was supplied. to

respect.

Missionary Rescued.

the very next day, whilst Miss This seems terrible, enough, but Manley, of the Mathodist Episcopal Mission, was walking through the streets, she was twice attacked by an unarmed man, who tried to strangle her, but fortunately, help was forthcoming on this occasion, and she was rescued and the man arrested. From appearances, the man was judged to be a student.

Since these happenings, every foreigner is provided with an escort from the Police, when walking any where, and naturally, the thought in everyone's mind ia--who will be the next?

Strangely enough, the majority of the populace seem quite friend- ly, and the only form of annoyance which is experienced is in the form of calling the foreigners offensive names, and this from only a few.

Such a state of things calls for more than a "Diplomatic Note." found who will follow Dr. Kote and since foreigners are guar- busy lives spare just a little time forthcoming, and offenders should wall's example, and from already anteed protection, this should be for the benefit of this great world-be dealt with in such a manner that wide brotherhood.

OPEN AIR BALLET.

MURA SHIPOFF CO. AT LEE GARDEN.

MACAO SUCCESSES.

It having been established that Hongkong theatre-goers

are in

favour of open-air shows, the er- terprising Lee Garden management (the great Chinese amusement park at East Point) has again arranged for the Mura Shipoff Art Ballet Co. give performances in their spacious grounds.

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The season has been fixed for start 9.15 each night. Thursday to Sunday, inclusive,

others will think twice before in- terfering with them.

KOWLOON ROBBERY.

THREE CHINESE IN COURT.

ONE MAN IDENTIFIED.

the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday Three Chinese appeared before

on charges of being concerned in a robbery at a gardener's hut off Austin Road with an alternative.

charge against the third defendant of receiving a watch knowing the same to have been stolen.

Mr. D. McCallum represented the first defendant.

'The case as outlined against the Mura Shipoff and her, company defendants was that they entered have just returned from a very suc- the hut on the pretext of being re- cessful visit to Macao, H.E. the venue officers in search of illicit opium. During the search they on three nightar

seized the complainant and took Mr. A. Stern's company but new

All the old favourites are still in from his girdle a gold ring," watch and a knife. The defendants were numbers are promised in the subsequently arrested and the first change every night" programmes. had been picked out at an identi- members of the 1st East Surrey were not recognised. The orchestra will be drawn from fcation parade, but the other two Regiment band, by permission.

The case was adjourned.. Although the weather was high- unfavourable when the open

that it is Great Britain's "earnest desire and intention to implement the Washington Treaty with the least possible delay, and grant the surtaxes provided therein, if this should be the wish of the Chinese Government, and it is tion of likin, and the other dif-Governor of Macaé being present prepared to discuss any reason-ficulty, which is on the Japanese able proposal put forward by the side, is the conclusion of a reci Chinese delegates in harmony procal treaty with China.

The with the spirit of the letter of the Japanese Government erroneously Washington Treaty." Moreover, believed that the abolition of likin the British Government states was a matter of little difficulty, that "in the event of the Chinese and could be carried out with Delegation on the resumption of ease by January 1, 1929. Under the Conference, tabling a pro- this mistaken hypothesis, it lent time a few weeks ago, the result posal for immediate enforcement its support to China's claim to was more than gratifying. of the Washington surtaxes, it tariff autonomy light-heartedly. J. S, McKenzie, the popular man- has no intention after agreement. To everybody who knows anyager, is to be congratulated on on such proposals has been reach. thing about the conditions in the talented dancers and instru

having secured a re-engagement of ed,..to suspend the proceedings, of China, however, it must be obvimentalists, and thus providing the Conference of break of nego ous that the abolition of Eikin is good-class entertainment in a cool tiations for the conclusion of the attended with supreme difficul. garden on summer evenings. Tariff Treaty, which were inter- ties. In fact, the Chinese and rupted by recent political de. Japanese delegates were consider- ably embarrassed by pertinent Velopments in China."

By way of showing what the Japanese Press has been saying on the subject, the Tokyo Asahi recently alleged that a change had come over Britain's attitude toward the Conference. It assert- ed that "Britain has unmasked herself." It implied that on the

air ballet was tried for the frst

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JULY 4TH.

CONTINUED CELEBRATIONS

YESTERDAY.

Mrs. R. J. Harrison

Manila, July 3-Mrs. R. J. Harrison, well-known Manilan, died Wednesday in San Francisco, News of her death was brought to Manila in a telegram received yes. terday by her brother-in-law H. H. Harrison.

poor health for several months, was Mrs. Harrison, who had been In

taken to the United States. by Mr.. Harrison about four months ago. for medical treatment. Her condi tlon had been reported as improved. since her arrival there. The news of her death comes as a great shock

to her many friends in Manila.

Mrs. Harrison, who before her marriage was Miss Augusta Hargis. of Ukink, California, came to Ma L. D. Hargis, who was a practising nila about 100s to visit her brother, attorney here for several years..

Mr. Harrison, bead of Norton and: Harrisoй Company, is one of the best known business men of Manila,

In respect to the memory of Mrs. Harrison, the office of the Norton and Harrison Company will be closed to-day."Manila Bulletin."

BISHOPS DRIVE.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST EPIDEMIC OF IMMORALITY.

Chiengo, June 30.

of Twenty-eight bishope the Methodist Church met. here in con- ference to-day to launch a campaign against the "epidemic of. im- morality," which they believe is sweeping the United Statca. Speakers from various parts of the country described conditions, add agreed in 'most instances that there was room for improvement in the morals of the post-war generation..

Prohibition and the lack of eff- cient enforcement were blamed by:" most of the speakers and several projects for diminishing the supply of illegal beverages were put before the meeting. More drastic punish- ment for bootleggers. Imprison- ment for purchasers as well na sellers, of liquor and the defeat of all candidates for election who fall to declare themselves on the side of the dry law, wore the three suggestions which received most.

· favourable comment.United Press."

The American community enter- tained a large gathering at the Roof. Garden of the Hongkong Hotel yesterday in celebration of In- Private information received in dependence Day. Refreshments the Colony is to the effect that were provided and the Hotsi bend Lieut. Commdr. Conway-Hake, provided music for the dancing Assistant Harbour Master, who Lady Clement! paid a short visit.proceeded on, special leave three among others attending being the months ago, has tendered his re- Secretary) and Mrs. Southorn, Mr.this can be obtained in official J. R. Wood (Puisne Judge) and circles. Mra, Wood, Hon. Mr. E. DLC. |

questions formulated by the Bri. SLIPS SECRETLY FROM HOTEL Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern (Colonial signation. No corroboration of

FOR AWHILE.

B

tish delegate in the course of the debate on the subject. If the

CAUSES COMMOTION. Japanese Government honestly

Wolfe (Captain Superintendent of The birthday cake, made of Em- believed that the abolition of likin

Paris, June 29.

Police), Mr. S. E. B. McElderry pire produce, which the King could be accomplished without half-hour sensation this morning King Alfonso of Spain caused a

(Assistant. Colonial Secretary), agreed to accept on Jume 3, was Captain Bloxham, Professor 1 sent to him by Sir Joseph Cook. much difficulty, it was guilty of a when he disappeared from his hotel

Forster. Dr. Wy. M. Koch, Hon. High Commissioner for Australia. gross miscalculation. If, on the without notifying his body-guard. Mr. H. Kemy (Attorney- From all parts of the world tele- downfall of the Tuan Government. other hand, it supported the Chin. When his absence was discovered General); Mr. R. M. Dyer, Col. grams of congratulation were re-

ese claim to tariff autonomy with and notified the French secret ser-

the house detective, became excited Robertson, and many other well-ceived at Buckingham Palace, Britain declared herself in favour

'known local residenta, members of among them being one from of the discontinuance of the Con- of the abolition of likin, it acted

its eyes wide open to the difficulty | vice.

Prince George, who is in the King Alfonso explained later firms and Government officiis,

There were also present a repre

East. ference, and this declaration was very dishonestly, Japan ought that he had become weary of being sentative gathering of Naval offi followed by the departure for to have helped China'a aspirations plot against his life was discovered, cera from the two United States:

under constant vigilance since the' home of Colonel Peel and Mr within the limits possible in the and had gone quietly from a rear Stewart, the British delegates existing conditions of that coun- door of the hotel. He had just pur- "It seems" (said the Asahi) "that try, if she is really solicitous of manufacture and wanted to test it chased; n-new automobile of French Britain buses her advocacy of the the welfare of the Chinese people without the interference of more terriinution of the Conference on She may win popularity among than 100 detectives who are assign- the unsettled political situation of the Chinese by advocating such ed to watch hims China, and on the belief that ita difficult proposition, but such found the lobby in an uproar with When he returned to the hotel he in to the mutual benefit of China popularity will turn into antagon, the entire personnel being assem and the Powers that the settle-ism when it is discovered that the bled for questioning United ment of the question of the 2 scheme is impossible to carry out,, Press.

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