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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1926.

LOCAL RADIO.

ENLARGING SCOPE OF SOCIETY.

FLOOD RELIEF.

SUBSCRIPTIONS ASKED FOR

· NORTH CHINA.

in Canton for some time. The series of famous resolutions and other "coups" by the commander- in-chief still bear testimony as to where orders come from. Then again the Wuchow authorities profess allegiance to the Canton rulers. Why is it necessary for the Nationalist Government to Instruct Wuchow through mili- Prospects of the local Radio

In view of the widespread need tary headquarters? Presumably Society carrying out lectures and for assistance in the Roodad

LECTURES TO COME?

the answer to this is that a demonstrations in addition to

WHERE DISTRESS LIES.

minor general is in virtual charge transmissions were discussed at a areas in the Yangtse valley, the at Wuchow and that orders have meeting of that body yesterday China International Famine Re to pass through certain channels. evening when a Committee was lief Commission has decided to It is easy to comprehend the elected to go into matters pertain issue an appeal for public sub peremptory crder to troops to ing to the programmes for regular scriptions. protect foreigners and evacuate transmissions and the arrange It is felt that the following of ment of lectures, demonstrations, abstracts from original reports buildings. That,

coming from the actual places concerned are more eloquent made than any formal description pos

mission course, would come within the jete. province of the general's office.

With Marshal Wu eliminated CORRESPONDENCE.

A RECORD CIRCULATING

LIBRARY?

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At least twenty hsten

Dikes broken by this

Mr. Chesterton referred to the

experiments Hitherto mission hospitals in the successful two Kwang provinces have closed with the transmitter and said Bible: down because of anti-foreign that a member who was respon- Jagitation although the patients sible for transmissions carried out

were almost entirely Chinese. The in Hongkong some years ago with flooded following repeated famines. step taken by Canton will be the apparatus now in the posses- All rice producing districts washed deemed highly commendable, sion of the Society was of opinion away before rice harvest."-Hunan Because they were cut off from that he had never excelled the Lnternational Famine Relief Com- supplies and their servants were transmissions which had bean mittee. Changsha, July 27, 1926.

Floods this month avowed object of ousting the Reds intimidated from them, the mis- made by the Society recently.

make situation hero desperats, slon staffe had to leave. We now Mr. Chesterton added that it was

Thousands of acres innundated, learn that the union of the now possible to carry on' for pos has had to placate or subdue mili-workers has been told to nego- sibly six or eight months as ar. Worst flood for twenty or more years. Corps ruined. Homes dea. tary leaders in other provinces tiate for a speedy re-opening of rangements had been made. for

Live-stock gone. troyed.

Folka and to show to his own forces the Canton Hospital Other additional valves.

have little else left to do but die." The Treasurer referred to theMessrs. Hoose and Shaw. Nan- issues aside, it is only fair to that he had in him a winning way point out that the trouble at the financial position and said that chang. July 21, 1926. -away not only to counter the hospital was certainly not of the the Society had a balance of over

hundred dollars. Membership year's foods following two years forces from the South but to mission's making. The personnel

was picketed and there was no had grown to almost fifty.

severe famine leave population des- lure them on and then hurl them alternative but to suspend opera

In reply to a member who sugperate and hopeless. Need ex- back nt hig own appointed tions.. However, the despatch gested that additional funds for tremely urgent. ."-Klangsi moment utterly crushed and published yesterday is welcomed regular broadcasting of Pro International Famine Relief Com-

as a step in the right "direction. grammes might be forth-mittee, Nanchang, July 28, 1926. vanquished. He has, it must be May those concerned see that coming in the form of royal-.

The result of this admitted, had a hard furrow to justice is done and that former ties from receivers, Mr. Chester-combined flood was the breaking plough, and it looks as if he has beneficial intercourse la resumed ton said that the Society was not of many of the less substantial In a position to impose royalties. dikes This was particularly true had to own not only defeat but dis-without delay.

There were difficulties in the way between Hankow and Yochow. comfiture at the hands of his own

of broadcasting daily programmes. where thousands of people are now subordinates.

It was necessary under the terms homeless and their fall crops are of the licence for a fully qualified entirely drowned out. This applies operator to be in control of trans-to other districts along the Yang for the moment it would be idle to

mission and qualified members of tse farther up

the speculate on what may happen.

the Society could hardly be ex-Hun has gone, out of its banks in Will his subordinates now come,

pected to supervise the broad. many places. "Mr. O L casting of daily programmes. Todd, Chief Engineer of the willy-nilly, under the thumb of

It was also suggested that C.I.FR.C., July 23, 1926. the Mukden War Lord or will they

something on the lines of the

The above abstracts are made likewise throw over Marshal

To the Editor of the "China Mat1B.B.C. would be welcome in Hong- from but a few of the numerous THOMPSON,—To the wife of Chang Tso-lin and decide to ent

kong but it was pointed out that reports received daily from re- Sir-Is it not typical of the such a scheme would require con-sponsible persons and D. W. Thompson, Ceylon, endeavour to break a lance with the general apathy which seems to siderable capital

public, August 14, a 801.

bodies. The need is now atute STEMBERG-On August 30, at the Southern invaders on their own? characterise Hongkong institu-

The prospects of forming a over a vast area, involving prac the Government up-class for the study of the Morse tically the entire Yangtse valley. tions from Country Hospital, Shanghai, to As to Chang Tso-lin he has been wards or downwards, as the

code were discussed, a member Contributions should be sent to and Mrs. Manuel almost quiescent since serious case may be that there is not in referring to the pleasure which the China International Famine Stemberg, a daughter.

hostilities were started, and what existence in the Colony a gramo he obtained from such a know- Relief Commission, the IGGLESDEN-On August 29, 1926,

'head at the Victoria Narsing Home, contribution his forces have made phone record circulating library? ledge which enabled him to listen office, being at No. 6, Tsai Chang

In many places at Home where to many interesting transmis- Hutung, Peking. Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. S. D. to the conflict on behalf of the the percentage of gramophone sions. It was thought that such a Igglesden, a daughter, North appears to have been done possessors to the general populace class might be formed if sufficient Pao-chi, a former premier.

The patrons include Mr. Sun

by MARRIAGES..

his

con-is far less than it is here, the members showed interest. 800. He has

music.frms of the locality organ-

Of foreign officers on the exacu- tented himself with directing ise such a library with benefit to weekly meetings of the Society.

It was decided to hold informal tive committee there are:-Mr. G. FAIRCHILD-DAVIS.-On Friday, from the background-if he has themselves and satisfaction to the

Padoux. vice-chairman; Mr. August 27, 1926, at Tientsin,

The Programme Committee Hardy Jowett. joint treasurer: at H. B. M.'s Consulate General, really done so much leaving his subscribers.

already referred to was elected as Messrs. S. H. Littell, T. Watanabe Ethel M. Fairchild

Payment, of a nominal amount (nee own subordinates and Marshal

follows: Harris) to Cecil G. Davis, both Wu to bear the brunt of the bat- the amount being reduced with H. C. Fung and Dr. Tai, with the

and W., C. White. " per record for a certain period,

Messrs. Way, Rosario, Tollan. of Tientsin.

Where the rival factions the age of the record, and the sub- Hon. Secretary as an ex-officio ties. ROCHE VAUGHAN-On August

The "Chipa Mail" recalls the 28, 1926, at H. B. M.'s Consu- have come to grips the Changs scriber in question being respon- member, and a Technical Com-fact that several years ago, an "late, Shanghai, by the Acting have gained the laurels and the is all that is required other than Chesterton, Roberts, Taylor and for flood and famine relief i sible for its return in good order mittee tonsisting of Messrs. appeal was launched in Hongkong Consul. Mr. E. G. Jamieson, Wus have met with reverses. It the keeping of an account of the Major Stamford, the two com North China, The Chung Shing Church of the Sacred Heart of looks as if this fact, on the face whereabouts of the records at the mittees together forming the gen-Benevolent Society was instru- Jesus. by the Rev. Father of it, must be regarded with signi- disposal of the library,

eral committee. Jacquinot, S.J., Edith Carmen, ficance, and that it is here that gramophones who are keen on get- There are many owners of second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jumes Macfarlarne outsiders must look fer a clue to ting the latest records but who Vaughan to Henry George, the riddle of the war.

Even so,

are deterred from so doing by third son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. all calculations may rudely be up-of purchase. Such would jump at limited means which do not allow

Mr.

BIRTHS.

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O.B.E., and afterwards at the)

READER'S SUGGESTION.

J. Roche. ROSE-MELLOWS.-On. August set in the dramatic fashion.com-the opportunity of such a library. 28, 1926, at the British. Consu-mon in Chinese civil strife. With I think the idea is one to commend"

late; Shanghai, by the Acth Wu out of the way both Wu's and particularly at a time when new itself to local: music atores,

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mental in raisin a substantial sum for the distreased by means of street processions and amateur theatrical performances.

BENEFIT CONCERT.

$450 COLLECTED BY R.A.O.E.

A SAD TALE.“

MISFORTUNES OF A YOUNG BRITON.

CHARGED AS STOWAWAY.

Consul, Sir E. G. Jamieson, K.C.M.G. Lucy, niece of Mr. Chang's subordinates may carry recording machines which are be- board the s.s. "Linan" from

Charged with stowing away on! Thomas Mellows, of Shanghai, on the combine and so rearrange ing introduced are bound to give Shanghai, Victor Simpson, of to "Harold Rose, Health De- their respective forces as to be an impetus to the trade.

British nationality, born in Riga, The concert arranged last night partment, S.M.C., Shanghai. able to smite the Southerners a one for the omission hitherto to fortunes to Mr. J. H. B. Nihill at the R.A..B. in Hongkong in ald I am not seeking to blame any-related a sad story of his mis- at the Royal Naval Theatre by decisive blow before they have provide such a library other than the Kowloon Magistracy yester- of the dependants of the late been able to dig in to their newly-which manifests itself in count-Simpson said that he was taken cessful from both the financial

the lack of community spirit! day, HARRINGTON.-At Belair, South

B.Q.M.S. Jacobs proved most sus- Australia, on August 14, T. B. conquered positions. They can less directions. As soon as a lead to Tsingtao by his parents, both and entertainment points of view, not stop where they are-Marshal is given in this matter, then I feel of whom died there. On the some 300 attending and thorough MCKEE On August 27, 1926, at Chang Tso-lin and Marshal Wu's sure that the response will justify death of his mother, three years ly enjoying the excellent pro-

Los Angeles, California, Sidney subordinates would see to that the initiative of the organisers. McKee.

DEATHS.

Harrington, Esq.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

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unless the latter, after deposing Wu, make a separate peace and leave the Mukden War Lord to

Mr. John R. Kinghorn and Family desire to thank their friends for stew in his own juice. What their kind expressions of sympathy would happen then is too far re-

and also for the floral tributes and

Yours., etc.,

MUSIC LOVER. Hongkong, September 8.

with them in their sad bereavement, moved for speculation here. From CANTON CURRENCY. their attendance at the funeral of what is known of Chang Tso-liz❘ THEIR FIGURES & CURRENT the late Mrs. J. R. Kinghorn.

Kongkong, Friday, September 3; 1926.

FORTUNES OF WAR

he is not so likely as Wu to be caught unawares either by his Jown subordinates or by those of Wu. He values his own akin -as much as any of the militarists, and can be trusted to arrange his To-day's news from the North plans-accordingly. is nothing if not sensational even allowing for

the complicated

QUOTATIONS,

H.K, NOTES PREMIUM

In an article on the demand for Canton banknotes and currency, the "Canton Gazette" says:

ago, he was left with $500, with gramine which had been ar which he intended coming to ranged. Hongkong in search of his uncle,: At the conclusion of the pro- Mr. William S. Simpson.

gramme, the Provincial Grand Whilst on the voyage to Shang-Primo, Mr. R. Goodacre, thanked ba, the balance of the money was all who had contributed to the stolen. Simpson then went on success of the evening and en-

board the ss. "Linan" to see the nounced that a sum of at least

second officer, who was entertain- $450 had been collected. He ing some friends and asked him to thought that the support shown wait. It was 11 o'clock at night to the good cause in which they and he fell asleep. The ship left had met was proof that Buffalo- at 4 o'clock the following morn-lam was spreading in China. ¡ ing, but it was not until some Those taking part in the con time later that he was found cert programme were: Mrs. F. asleep by one of the sailors.. Lockhart, Miss M. Gaubert, Miss Captain T. G. Beer, master of Audrey Steel, Miss Findlay, Mr. Usually the value of Hongkong the vessel informed the Magis A, E. Crocker, Mr. J. Blakely, Mr. currency is 80% higher than Can-trate, that Simpson had told him R. Goodacre, the Rev. G. E... ton currency, but now it has the same story and it was correct Arrowsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Leach, [dropped to about 10%”

that he had seen the second Mr. Moraley, Mr. Davidson, Mr. The leading Chinese money officer, who apparently forgot Jack Grenham, Mr. Fred Jones, changer in town to-day quoted the about Simpson after the guests and Mr. "Vic". Blundell, Miss I. "China, Mail" as follows-

had zone.

Gaubert being at the plano Premium on H.K. banknotes In view of Simpson's youth, His for Canton subsidiary silver Worship said he would not like presented Miss Audrey Steel with At the conclusion, Bro, Gibb coin -25.8 per cent. ^?.

to send him to prison. Order a bouquet and Bro. Grenham with Premium on HK banknotes was made for him to be kept in a bunch of carrots! for Canton banknotes-25 por the House of Detention while the cont.

police made enquiries to locate his uncle.

rapidity with which events follow Mission Hospital Property. one another in China. A Peking

One point in Canter's "mission. report states that his subordin-hospital" despatch provides atcs have deposed Marshal Wu special food for thought. It aaya Pei-fu from his command at Haq that the office of the commander- kow and that he is virtually a in-chief has been ordered to in- prisoner on board a warship. This struct the Wüchow authorities immediately to return the Stout disposes of the respective South Memorial Hospital to the Amer ern claims that Marshal Wu can Baptist Mission for re-open- was wounded and killed, althoughing. First of all, a keen observer. The storekeeper of the U.S.S: It does not for the moment may query that part about the ena" has reported to the clarify the position to outsiders. Nationalist Government ordering police that valuable amounting to the commanding general to do $128 and $40 in "money" were Matahal Wu set out, after something is it not generally stolen from hire while he was at patching up a peace with the recognised that the word of the Palace Hotel, Kowloon on Mukden War Lord, with the Chang Kai-shek has been the lẩm Monday morning.

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