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No. 19,847 HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1926.
NEW P. & O. BOAT COMES TO HONGKONG.
GOOD AS 'ON ÄTLANTIC.
Praise that the accommodation and decorations were as good as on Atlantic liners such as: the Cunard and White Star companies was bestowed by passengers. for Hongkong, who came out by the P. & Q. Co,'* new boat, the "Ranpura."
Fine weather prevailed through out the whole voyage and there was nothing exceptional. Leay- ing London on June 4 and Singa- pore actly a month later, the "Ranpura" got "alongside the Kowloon wharf early this morn ing and will leave for Shanghai to-morrow,
How to Get Fresh Air. In the Red Sea, it was very hot indeed but the "punkuh cuvahs" saved our lives, said one of those on board, to a "China Mail" man who called. Ag the name de- nutes, this is a new system of rentilation for the cabins, saloons,
PICKET TROUBLE.
CAPTAIN ASSAULTED IN CANTON,
PART OF CREW LEAVES.
Captain M. Ellassan, a Nor- vegan subject, is alleged to have been assaulted by boycott pickets in Canton.
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Details of a police trap and how There is every prospect of the With the consent of the King, a fireman of the Central Fire unofficial Justices of the Peace Lieutenant H.R.H. Prince George. Station walked into it at the M, Y. being called on to decide which of R.N., has accepted the position of San tea-house last night were two candidates will represent them Patron of the Society for Nauti He is the commander of the given before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at on the Legislative Council duringcal Research, says the "Times" of Chinese ss. "Shinfoo," owned by the Central Magistracy this morn- the absence of Sir Henry Pollock, June 3. An announcement to this the Sun Peh S.8. Co. of Shanghai. ing when the man with two others The vacancy will be for three effect "was made at the annual Inquiries are proceeding. As were charged with demanding by "months duration during the time meeting at the Royal United Ser- far as is known, bofcott pickets throats a sum of $10.
Sir Henry is to be away in Canada, vice Institution by Admiral Sir interfered with the ship. Captain Evidence of an assault on the The two candidates are Mr G. George Hope, chairman of the Eliassan is stated to have been complainant at a previous date Alabaster, K.C., and Dr. W. V. M. council. struck, or threatened, with an and the subsequent demand for Koch." iron bar. Words are also alleged the money was given by 'witnesses. Whether or not the two candid to have been used which indicated. There being no evidence that ates will take steps to bring their that force would be used.
the other two men were concern- candidature before the public eye, Leaving Canton yesterday, the bed in the charge, they were dis- the contest is likely to be a spirit "Shipfoo" came down to Hong-charged.
ed one. Many residents may reca kong, going round the back of the The first defendant alleged that in this connection the contest heat Portsmouth. island and ultimately anchoring in the charge was the result of a tween the late Mr. A. R. Lowe and Junk Bay.
plot by the complainant to get the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird for similar him into trouble as he had re- representation some ten years ago monstated with the man for going in the course of which the late Mr. out often with a distant relative Lowe published an election ad- whom he referred to as his dress and brought his candidature "aister." This woman present in court, but the name posters.
was not before the public by means of The appointment of the Prince defendant, the case was adjourned, nominated by Sir Henry PollockNavy, for it was in the summer of almcat coincides with the tenth and address being given by the Mr. C. G. Alabaster will be anniversary of his entry into the until to-morrow.
and, seconded by Mr. Paul Lauder, 1916 that he passed the qualify. general manager of the Union In-ing examination for a naval cadet- surance Society of Canton, Ltd.
Captain Eliussan had with him, on the down. trip. two Europeans and 38 Chinese who were engine room men. It is believed that the sailors and deck-hands were made to leave etc.. by which fresh air is pump-the ship when in Canton, having ed in, instead of the usual fans. arrived there from Shanghai. In this manner, the air is changed Messrs. Ray and Co. are men- 42 times an hour and is highlytioned as the local agents. appreciated by travellers. It is
a system which is being installed on all new P. & O. liners.
COAL CRISIS.
YORKSHIRE OWNERS GIVE IN.
Sister ship to the "Ranchi," "Rawalpindi," and "Rajputana,” the "Ranpura was built specially for the Bombay mail service. It is thought that she will only make- one trip to this part of the world
London, July 6. and will theri revert to the Bom- The Yorkshire miners have solidly bay-London run. From what is declined to resume on the coal- known, however, this class of shipowners terms.-Beuter. will gradually replace the ones on The China service.
Captain A. M. King. D.S.C.. was pleased with the reception he received at all the new ports of endi.
A Royal Suite.
--Pre-Strike~Allocation.~
London, July 7.
The Yorkshire coal owners, whose action led the Government to aban- don its intention of fercing the pas- sage of the "Coal Mines Bill, have informed the Government, "to-day A picture is reproduced on page that they will not press their pro 6 of this issue and the list of posals with which the Government passengers is given elsewhere. was dissatisfied, namely, the allo But to appreciate the splendourcation of 85 per cent. of the profita of the vessel's appointments, her to the niners and: 15 per cent. to cabins-de-luxe, one must go
the ecal owners, but revert to the board. Of interest to some will pre-strike allocation of respectively be the royal suite in which the 27 and 13 per cent. King of Belgium travelled out three trips ago.
on
Every cabin on the ship is an outside or port-hole cabin. Of the public rooms, one traveller told the "China Mail" man that the comfort and charm were Buch that even the booklets did not do justice.
Impressing Sight.
Lieut. Col. G. R. Lane-Fox, Under- Secretary of State for Mines, stated in the Commons that over a million tons of coal had been im- ported from the Continent and the United States by private companies during the two-months ended "on July 1-Reuter.
Accelerating Bill.
London, July 7, In the House of Lords, after "ex- The crew comprises 120 Euro-pressing gratification that the peans and 213 Asiaties. In addi-Yorkshire owners had changed their tion to 108 passengers, the attitude, Lord Cecil announced that "Ranpura" brought out the mail, he would now, proceed with the this being made up of 357 bags Eight-Hours Bill, the third reading of letters and 183 bags of parcels. of which will be taken to-morrow. Of cargo carried, 856. tons were --Reuter. for Hongkong and 2,740 tons for ports further North.
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Externally, the "Ranpura" ex- hibits unusually graceful lines and nobility of appearance. Those who crossed the harbour early enough this morning were im- pressed by the sight of the liner coming in. Alongside the wharf to-day, she was eagerly scanned by passengers on the ferry. As a local shipping man remarked, the call here of the "Ranpura" is another mark in Hongkong's mer- cantile importance.
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FORECAST ANDI
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The rainfall for the 24 hours.
German View.
Saarbruecken, July 7. The German Miners' Union huve
rejected a proposal from Mr. Frank Hodges that an international mining eriais might be solved by decreasing the working hours.
T
THE BOYCOTT.
A QUESTION IN THE COMATONS.
Rugby, July 7. Questioned regarding the date of the opening of the negotiations for the settle ment of the anti-British boy- cott at Canton, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sir Austen Chamberlain,
said that he hoped they would begin on July 15-British Wireless Ser
This information has already been bublished both locally and at Home.]
SHAMEEN PERMITS FOR
-CHINESE?
LATEST REPORTS.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, July 7 The resumption of "banking business in Shameen (with Canton) is being discussed.
It is suggested that the Shameen municipal police issue permits to Chinese to enter the concession.
or
In the case of natives who are known to be respectable, employees of foreign hongs on Shameen, perman- ent permits will be issued to them until the settlement of the boycott when such per- mits will be cancelled.
Dr. Koch will be nominated by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, barzister-at-law, and seconded by Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, a partner in the firm of Mesura. Alex, Ross & Co.
It is well known that the King has taken a great interest in the work of this society, and parti- cularly in the movement which it carried through successfully to preserve and restore the Victory
with much pleasure, the post of In accepting,
Patron, Prince George said in a letter: am very glad to have some, connection with the Society, the work of which I have always admired."
ship, and he entered the College at Osborne in September of that year. He was promoted to mid- shipman in January, 1921, sub- lieutenant in February, 1924, and
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The Frince, who was 23 years of are in December, is the only son of their Majesties who, is keeping to a naval career.
Mr. Alabaster has served on the Legislative Counell-th previous oc- casions and has acted as Attorney General. He is a member of the Sanitary Board and has taken a -kasu interest in matters pertaining to the publie welfare. He took prominent part in the activities of the Constitutional Reform Associakeen supporter of the society from tion. Mr. Alabaster holds several its inception was the Inte Mar- important Masonic offices.
ques of Milford Haven, who, as Dr. Koch, who is a partner in the Admiral Prince Louis of Batten- arm of medical practitioners-Drsberg, was the first president. On Harston, Black, Balean, Koch and his death in 1921. Admiral of the Taylor, was formerly in the Go Fleet Sir Doveton Sturdes was beffent service as head of the elected to the office, and it was
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during his régime that the "Save member of the Sanitary Board he the Victory Fund" was inaugur- has proved most active in raisingnted. Sir Doveton Stardee died questions bearing on the public health of the Colony.
a year ago, and was succeeded by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Beatty, who has been a member of the society since its foundation in
DETAINED SEAMAN, 1910.
TAKES A WHOLE NIGHT OUT.
LOOKING FOR WORK.
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FALSE NOTES.
CHINESE CHARGED WITH POSSESSION,
ALLEGED FORGERIES.
A Chinese shroff of a timber busi-
John Olsen, an unemployed sea- man, of American nationality, who was recently committed to the House of Detention On a vagrancy chage, was again before Major C. Willson at the Centrales at Yaumati was charged before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy this morning for as-
Magistracy this morning with pos- senting himself on Tuesday.
session of three, ten-dollar bank Defendant said that he was offered a job on the "Empress of notes alleged to be forgeries.
Mr. J. M. D'Almada Remedios, Canada" and went to see the chief officery but having no pass-not guilty and naked for a remand.
Appearing for the defence, pleated port or other papers he was hanging round until it was too late to get across the harbour.
It was explained by the police
that defendant had been out the
to be back the stine
The German miners are of the opinion that it is impossible to equaliae British and German hours, owing to the complete difference.nounced in a letter to Mr. Baldwin," whole night after obtaining per Reuteg
· overcomes the Government's objec- mission tions, and the Bill will be placed on, evening. the Statue-book within the next few with hard labour for one month.
Defendant was sent to prison days.
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Lord Cecil, in the House f Lords, expressed gratification at the tone and temper of the letter. The Government felt that the Yorkshiru
Yorkshire's Position.
Rugby, July 7. There was a further development of the coal situation this evening when the Prime Minister received a letter from the Yorkshire colliery owners stating that they were pre- pared to come into line with the owners had been. well advised to offers made in other districts on fall into line with other owners, the question of ration, although The Bill will be read a third time they felt strongly that a variation to-morrow.
Purchase of Coal.
ARMED ROBBERY,
ATTEMPT AT YAUMATI FAILS.
WOMAN STABBED
Evidence that the notes were for geries was given by Mr. Robert Moodle, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
"The question of ball being raised, this was opposed by Det.-Sergeant Hill in charge of the case..
Hearing was fixed for 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
FRENCH DARING.
ROUND THE GLOBE ON A
CUTTER...
Paris, July: 7. The Petit Parisien" announces that the Frenchman, Alain
world alone aboard a little cutter,
has arrived at Pora, near Sumatra, coming from TahitiHavas.
HOME MAILS,
in the ratio suggested by them was For the 24 hours ending at noon amply justifled by the circumi- The House of Commons this to-morrow the Observatory fore utances of the coal industry in their evening debated an Estimate of An armed robbery in the | Gerbault, who is going around the casts south-east winds moderate; district,
three million pounds which is pro-Yaumati district at 8 o'clock last fair to showery,
It may be recalled, that, whilst posed to be set aside by the night was averted by the cries of not contemplating any immediate Government to be used as a revolv-a Chinese widow, the sole occu- ending at 10 am. to-day was 0.15 | reduction in wages for mineraing credit for the purchase of coal pant of ten-house at Waterloo Road. but the enraged gang, Incl. Total since January 1. 37.94 working sight hours daily; the terms from abroad. Inches, against an average of 42.19 offered by the Yorkshire owners Sir Philip. Cunliffe-Lister, Presi-numbering three men, wounded inches
provided for un alteration of ratio dent of the Board of Trade, said the woman with a knife before Observatory
Over 800 bags of letter and Indication this of the division of the proceeds of that it was plainly the duty of escaping in the direction of Kow- morning are that pressure is highest, the industry as between wages and whatever Government was in office loon City.
parcel mail arrived at the Post over Manchuria, and do the east of profits, which was to the disadvan-¦ for the time, being to ensure the The robbers entered the hut by Office this morning.. the Loochoos. It has increased | tage of the miners.
carrying on during a crisis of essen-pushing open the door and naked The P. and O. 8.8. "Ranpura" considerably from S. Manchuria to The Government, having come to tial services, and for that reason, for a bottle of mineral water. from Europe discharged 386 bags central Japan and slightly at the the conclusion that the Yorkshire in previous coal stoppages, itThey soon, disclosed their real of letters and papers (London, majority of the reporting stations. offer was unsatisfactory, it was was necessary that the Government motive for the visit when they June 10 and 147 bags of parcels, The depression over N. Indo-China announced last night by the should have power to make what started to ransack the hut. The of which 94 were from Loudon is stationary..
Marquis of Salisbury that the ever purchases might be required. widow'a shouts to "save life" under date June 8." Government reserved to itself com-The coal would be sold to con-scared the robbers away, plete freedom of action with respect sumers, and this purchase prico
A dog owned by Mrs. Conant, of Kennedy Road, was taken to Kennedy Town yesterday for ab- servation following an attack on a Chinese
to the final passage of the Coal Mines Bill, which for a temporary perfed permits miners to work sight hours instead of seven.
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR“.
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on demand to day was 2/2 15/18.
In addition 35 bags of letter mail from London via Siberia were brought by the s.a. "Presi- dent Taft" which had a total of 287 bags USA, and other inall.
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