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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1926.

CORRESPONDENCE.

COPE & MITRE FOR OUR BISHOPT

EPISCOPAL VESTMENTS.

To the Editor of the "China Mail"]

JURY PRIVACY.

(Continued from Page 1.)

repente fequests have from time! to timo been made by the public! bus the authorities concerned boye paid no heed.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CALF KILLS TIGER.

STORY VOUCHED FOR FROM

NO HELP

UNIVERSAL STANDARDS FOR COTTON.

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AMERICAN IDEA OPPOSED.

London, Sept. 22. Representatives of the British

LESS SHIPS.

LLOYD'S ANNUAL REPORT

ISSUED.

BRITAIN'S GOOD SHOWING.

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Rugby, Sept. 23. The annual report of Lloyd's Re-

• UP COUNTRY.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

From an up-country village comes a story of how a calf re- One cannot blame the jurors for fused to die although swallowed the regularity in their duties as whole by a tiger, and thereby and Continental Cotton Exchanges giatar, covering the year ended Si-Is it not time that some that is the sole responsibility of caused the tiger's death by strug-have adopted a resolution opposing fly, states that of world's total one game forward and opened ashe Court.

gling inside his stomach!

the suggestion of the United States projected tonnago no less than 68 public fund Tor the purpose of

Jurors are laymen and are not | This takes a good deal of believ-Department of Agriculture for the per coat or 744.080 tons is to be prosenting our Bishop with a expected to know the exact points ing, but the writer is assured by adoption of universal standards of bulls in Great Britain and Ireland cope and mitre.

in bzw and of the procedure of reliable native merchants who cotton staple.

and 82 per cent, or 346,380 tons, Here we are in a diocese which duties while in Court, as, it is were eyewitnesses. we, and more particularly sub-court officials that they know marly by the direction of the

abroad. scribers at Home, are being con- what Jury Service is, stantly reminded is many times It is too well known that no larger than the British Isles significance is attached to icendat Kwei Fung mountain.. outside of and not raise the question at Amount to be built at home. shows |

They considered the suggestion Impracticable and no help to the cotton trade. They hoped that the Department of Agriculture would consider the matter finally disposed

future conferences-Reuter.

LESS COTTON.

SERIOUS EFFECT OF "COAL. STOPPAGE.

Although there is a failing of in the world's total as compared with last year the percentage of the

an increase of 18 per cent. Tho British Empire as a whole owns more than half of

the tonauge classed in Lloyd's Register at the end on June of this year. No fewer than 6,496 ships, with a total Connage of 15.187.000 belong to. either Home or Dominion owners.

The ships owned by other couns tries have & tonnage of 14,015.000.

The tonnage of ships in Home ownership amounts to 13.894.000.

Oil Era,

[From Our Own "Correspondent.] Pakkai, Kongmoon, Sept. 17. The calf-tiger incident occurred yet no one has considered ex-murder trials and there is no sur

the north gate of Sanwui city, pedient to see our docesa cor-prise or my part to read of "Ex-capital of the Sanwut district in rectly habited. roenet, and a scarlet chimere may the abominable manner in which moon)

A nice clean Juryman's complaint regarding the Sze Yap (hinterland of Kong- look very nice in the House of Jurors are not respected during

A number of farmers, saw the Lords at Royal Garden parties and their deliberations over a trial the calf in the twinkling of an tiger open its jaws and devour ether Functions, but i real live It is precarious indeed that prelate should unquestionably be jurors are allowed to be jostled eye. Almost immediately after-

tired in a cope and mitre.

among the spectators and Ex-wards the tiger began to roll he is inclined to venture the Juryman's' keen observance of a

about-and to claw his body. opinion that were a plebiscite woman spectator speaking toed about as though the cals, while Eyewitnesses say that he mov- taken, a very large percentage of furor during the recent murder being suffocated and too young the regular actendants at the trial is enough to prove the weak to be aware of shock-kicked effect of the coal stoppage, the Cathedral would favour this prpness of our system. posal and having regard to the With regard to the system us a

viciously and fatally injured the Master Cotton Spinners have called world's construction of vessels in a few years ago his whole, it is my contention that ger's organs.

a special meeting of the. American Which of engines were installed Lordship gave his episcopal san the standard of capability of our in half an hour, having fallen on sider a farther curtailment of pro-KGS.

At any rate the tiger was dead Section for the 28th instant, to con- was 18, aggregating 801427 tons tion to a fund being opened for jurors is low,

There were 4€ vénzels, They are sum- the purpose of presenting him moned and chosen for a trial but the hillside.

duction, which already has been otang 221,429 tons built in with a pastoral staff and episcopal unfortunately a certain portion of the dead calf was found inside!

When the body was cut open. reduced by half-Reuters

this country, and the remainder ring, it may be taken for grant these gentlemen of the Jury does with little sign of having been:

abroad. ed that no apposition to the pro-not seem to realize the importance posal would be forthcoming from of their task.

torn to pieces. that quarter. Why therefore does They merely teat Jury Service not someone make a move in the ruitter?

ļas a joke.

Laen that

Gleaning from the experience

We are promised a visit from of some jurors, there is much to the Bishop of London in the near relate of their confinement in the future and one notes with inter-hex" but the least mention saves: ext that the blome papers have home..

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made special reference to the fact while on this subject. I desire that his Lordship's luggage into state that I was struck with cludes a special portmanteau for astonishment to notice that in the

Geneva, Sept. 22. his cope, mitre and pastoral office boy murder trial, the verdict $375 per month. Presum-

"Germany's solema admission to staff. I do not know whether of guilty was

returned as fly this is in Canton money, which the Leugne was proof that the Hong Kong churergers are to should be, but why a recommends it worth about 25 per cent. Jess nations had withdrawn their accu- sations of war gilt! So said Dr.

Paris, Sept. 22. There are over „Were the Juny thinking that the

70. districts in Stresemann whilst speaking at a The

newspapers foreshadow can only hope so. Without being murder was

Kwangtung.

reception organised by local Ger- official aétion to curtail the activi POND." colil-blooded!! particular "Catty" one might enough, and that the murderer

The "grale" and "wenk" mention-mans lase night.

Lies of speculators, allegedly res express the hope that my Lord was justified so commit such a

ed below sound like those in use in:

He also emphasised the loyalty of ponsible for the depreciation of the of London will close one eye to brutal crime?

pre-Republic times.

the natives as evidence of Ger-franc. the Hybred combination of Sarum

The seale is

many's fitness bo govern colonial The latter recently improved to The plea of insanity failed and rassks and Latin cottas now in yet the Jury may have thought, he

territories. He added that Gerunder 160 to the pound, but a de- Use. Please, Mr. "Editor. do not was insane. "I submit that if the

Salary. (Unk). many now had the same right to jeline again set in yesterday, when consider this a plea for what Dr.!markerer knew nothing of the

$75. Brd grade of possess colonies ns. anybody else, the frane fell' four points to 177 Bernier once described as "eccle- crime that he committed, he could

End rank He declared that German policy M. Poincare is instituting an sjastical millinery". is mere very well have remained in his

2nd grade of claimed that German sovereignty enquiry into the recent fluctuations By plet that, although we are a quarters in the company "of his

be restored in German territory and of the exchange market, which were few thousand miles away from dead kompanion,

recounttion of the right of self-not justified by the economic, and instead of the Home Country, the traditions changing the blood-stained cloth-

determination of all peoples. He financial situation.-Renter. of our national church should not ing and taking ship to Macao as

udded that after Germany entered be disregarded.

the League the occupation of Ger- a means of escape? "Yours, etc..

man territory was quite incom- patible with the principle of LONIDES

equality among members of the

Hong Kong, Sept. 23.

PROVIDENT MEETING.

*To the Editor of the "China Mail"]

Sin. - I was prosent af yesterday's meeting of the China Provident,!

Do the jury know what recom- mendition to mergy means? No Jury in the world could have add- ed such a rider.

Yours, etc..

JUSTICE

Hong Kong. Sept. 23.

THE WEATHER"

The official forecast of the wea- Loan and Mortgage Co, Ltd, and ther until noen to-morrow is east 'confes,' to 'a ferlhig of disappoint- į winds, light to moderate; fair,

Ft Class District,

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Director of

Bureau : $240: Serretury $130 2nd Class District.

Magistrate $100.

Director of Brexit Secretary

$182.

$:20.

3rd Class District.

Magistrate $240.

Director of

Buren Recretary

$120, $00.

3rd rank

3rd grade of Brd rank

1st grade of 3rd Bank 3rd grade of 3rd rank 1st grade of Lengue.

4th rank

End rinde of

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. Dr. Stresemann, interviewed to

3rd rank day before leaving for Berlin," said

Shadows, Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."

Entertainments.

September 23-Queen's Theatre;

38 grade of that his impressions of the Leaga Havoc" a mighty drama of War-

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4th rank. were good. The great majority of 2nd grade of Germans approved of his policy at

Geneva even.. if there was 4th rank The Salaries for the staff oem-majority in the Reichstag-Reuter. bens of the Bureaux are to ho fixe 19 tar. The list has been subniitted i

ment with the decision to adjourn Observatory report at 10.16 ame the Provincial Government for

until November 18.

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Patience is my middle mami, nad Since June 1926, I have had freed on me the necessity of "wait and

see."

-Pressure has decreased slightly Lo moderately over Japan and lihtly over S. China. Formosa, the. Visayas and at "Yap. A typhoon may be forming NN.E. of the latter

A discovery. however, was mudcation. The northern depression for which crave the publicity of is now central over Korea. There your columns. The investigator are still signs of an for me in future is Mr. Crawford, forming over N. China.

who whilst disclaiming kowledge

of the facts does not hesitate to

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The return of notifiable diseases

form conclusions. Truly a "Daniel in the Colony for the 24 hours end- ed: September 22 showed one case will I rely on shareholders, nor in English) of diphtheria.

comes to judgment," Never more

men learned in the law or in figures,"

Yours, etc.

approval.)

RUBBER MARKET.

SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS BY

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LATEST DIVIDENDS.

(By courtesy of Messrs. Carroll Bros.)

Singapore, Sept. 23. Rubber is now quoted at 70% cents per lb.

The following Dividends have

i was anticipated that Mr. John been declared:---

A MAD ACT.

SEQUEL. TO WRECKING OF STATE

RUSSIAN SENTENCED.

Paris, Sept. 22. Jarovenko, the wrecker of the American war statue, has been sentenced to three the impri- sonment.-Reiter.

Tambalaks-15% final making ⠀⠀⠀

EARLIER NEWS.

who after six months keep us wait-MeA. Murray. American Minister ing yet another two.

to China, would be passing through 25% for the year.

Paris, July 27, the Colony to-day on his way to Connemaras-10% interim mak-

The statute in the Place Etates Manila on vacation.

No cable has.ing 20% to date.

Unia to the memory of the Ameri- |yet" been received at the American

Haytors-10% interim making eans who fell in the war represent- consulate here as to the ship on 20% to date, which he will be coming or a to The following are

PRE-BOYCOTT INVESTOR. Bong Kong, Sept. 23.

Another Query.

(To the Editor of the "China Mail"]

Sir-Poo Balt" was a versatile person, but the aerobatic mind of Mr. F. M. Crawford in his role of adviser the meeting of the China Provident, Lonn & Mortgage 'Co., Ltd., held yesterday, puts Gilbert & Sullivan's character entirely in the shade.

the date of his arrival,

tune are asked to wait until the 12th of November,

Enclosing my card,

Youre faithfully,

SHAREHOLDER.

Hong Kong, Sept. 23.

[Note: Another letter on the sub-

Mr. Crawford wets my appetite; heigct appears on page 2,3,

is Counsel for the Plaintiff in the

first breath, and whilst condemning

some of the Officers of the Company

for some, degree of negligence, ini

the next moment he delivers a learn-

LOCAL APPELLATIONS.

[To the Editor of the "China Mail")

dazed Women...

September 23-Star Theatre; "When A Man's A Man"

September 23-World Theatre; Richard Barthelmess in "The Fight- ing Blade.

September 23, 24, 26 and 27-At City Hall, Russian Ballets by Stavrinakis 19. artistes 9.30 p.m.

September 24-Promenade Cun-j cert by the H.K.V.D:C. Infantry Co., on the Parade Cround at Corps) Headquarters.

September 24-25-Final perform- ances in Hong Kong of the Denishawn.Dancers, at the Star,) Kowloon, at 9.15 p.m. nightly and matinee on Inst day at 5.15 p.m.

September 26-Special Matinee of Russian Ballets at Star Theatre, 6.30p.m.

September 27--Tho Clobe Trot- ters' Grand Opening night at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, 9.15 p.m.

October 21-Grand Concert under the auspices of the Navy League.

Auctions.

ing a "doughboy" holding out a hand September 24-At Messrs. Lama- the latest to a poilu, was smashed with a mert Bros. Sales Room, Duddell] hammer by a Russian named Jaro-Street, houachold furniture, etc... Straits venko, who was arrested.

2.30 p.m.

Paris, July 27. September 25-At Godown No. The Russian, Jarovenko, who 18, the Hong Kong & Kowloon damaged the

Franco-American Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kow memorial, explained to the Police loon, 112 bales paper, 11 am. 13.50 that his action, was a protest against September 28-At No. 12 Brank-

cabled quotations:

Allenbys

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Alor Gajahe Amalgamated Malays

3.10

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Ayer Panas

Bassetts

Brogas

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Balgownies

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the American refusal of credits to some Towers, May Road, furniture France and the workers' consequent and affects of the late Dr. J. C. D.

Allen, 2.30 p.m. suffering from, the economic crisis.

Jarovenko apparently only meant

1.25 to mutilate the statue of the Ameri-

Land Sale,

September 27-Two lots of Crown

10.10 can soldier, which was modelled land at Kowloon City and North 2.95 after the American soldier-poet, Point, respectively, will be sold by Alan Seeger, who fell in the war, public auction at the F.W.D. offices,

but besides smashing the "dough-3 p.m...*

Sports.

October 9-Fourth race. meeting!

former was holding out his hand of the Hong Kong Jockey Club at

Jarovenko, It is believed, is mem-

295 tally unbalanced.

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boy's" left arm he damaged the

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poilu's right arm to which the

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It was at this point that he was arrested,

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5.30

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3.10

5:10

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rumours already known to him, but for which my companions in misfor-

Yours, etc.

JONIDES. Hong Kong, Sept. 23.

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ed judgment in an off-hand manner, Sir-Your correspondent "Dlo" that they cannot be held liable appears to have entirely missed the financially for any loss. Họ omit-point of my previoua letter on this ted any reference to the Officers subject. The word "Madame" is "more concerned in the management merely the French equivalent of the of the Company, and I am, there English "Kra" I raised no ques- fore, in the dark as to his opinion on ton as to the master of courtesy this point. It is too bad. Mr. Editor, to the wives of distinguished (tha that Professor Langner arrived and italics are mine) Spartian Chinese, left two months too soon, else I hold that these ladies should be might have obtained from him the distinguished by a foreign appela- opinion which Mr. Crawford failed tlon is, as Euclid observed on more to reveal.

,, than one occasion, absurd. Ono In all seriousness, however, was might refer to the "Archbishop of Mr. Crawford seaking information, Canterbury and Signora Davison," or was he creating an "atmosphere but it is not done. Voila tout!

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September 24-Annual meeting of St. Andrew's Society, Hong Kon Lin, the Old Chamber of Commerce |room, City Hall, 6 p.m

September 24Kowloon Football Club Meeting at the Pavilion, Kow loon, 5.45p...

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September 25-Thirtieth meeting | of shareholders of the Diary Farm Ice & Cold Storage, Co., Ltd., 2, Lower Albert Road, noon... ***Miscellaneous,

Major-General Ornard Woody December 8-Matriculation; sen- Governor-General, has been operator and junior local examinations

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