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stand this I asked them polite- ty to free the dog which they 'did and I went to my table with good hope to have a quiet dinner and rest afterwards but found out that. I reckoned with- out my neighbours: Suddenly the ear-piercing, yelling of a child started. then another voice arose. probably the amah trying!

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1926.

"TERRIBLE!"

RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK'S.

AFFAIRS

WHAT EXPERTS SAY

Mr. Baine's letter in connection

CARMI THOMPSON.

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR IN HONG KONG.

"CHINA MAIL" CHAT,

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The "President Jackson" arrived

child with our report of Mme. Stavrianki's this morning and on board WILA:

Then deposits and transactions with the

heard

Russo-Astable Bank raises the ques-Colonel Carm! Thompson.

Colonel Thompson was sent by the tion of the ability of the local

branch of the Russo-Asiatic Bank President Coolidge to then

to that of the Bank as a whole. It generat aurvey of the economic con- voice

was therefore deemed expedient, In|

mako

which tried to over-shout amah and the child, came

bass Keejx which overshoated them but it seems. the child knew better for it had a good lung and continued to shout loud subject as possible. enough to be heard over all the In the course of

This went on for at with the "China" Mall", Mr. C. D. C. least 40 minutes and may have Sandes, manager of the local branch terms of the undeveloped natural lasted longer had I not shouted of the Mercantile Bank of India. rascurces of the islands and Its pos down to shut up" and I am sure Ltd., stated that it was a general sibilities. He made special men- my Chinese friends must have principle of international banking tion of the riches of the Philippines thought me very rude but I could to law that every branch of a

all of the Interests of all concerned; to ditions of the Philippines, in the

obtain as much information on the middle of Inat July.

others.

an

interview

During his stay, he visited all its provinces. He spoke in glowing

and

Too Many Receptions. Colonel Thompson left Manila oa October 4 instead of October 28, contrary to his previous plan.

not stand it any longer. Now we bank could be called upon cash an the form of rubber, iron know children must cry. We letter of credit issued by the head coal which according to him "word know there are naughty children office or any other branch of the lying idle waiting for capital to

develop them." piracies are Chinese subjects, and and parents will try to keep them same bank. in any measures directed toward quiet first by talking to them That principle certainly applied nicely but if that does not help to his, and as far as he knew, „to the suppression of piracy Mr. we all know that a little spanking all other British banks. Eugene Chen can count without well help and that a child must Mr. Sandes was unable to sey the slightest doubt on the moral know it has a master just as whether or not it applied to the

The numerous persons whom the much as a dog..." Not so with Russo-Asiatic Bank.. and material support of every law Chinese.

Colonel had to see; those who craved They will not spank Questioned as to the present legal for an occasion to interview him, abiding. man and

woman in children, especially boys. and a position of the Rusao-Asiatic Bank and the almost daily receptions and Kwangtung, as well as through child, once it knows it gets no as far as extra-territorial jurisdic-balls held in his honour, were some out the whole of China itselt

punishment when it is naughty,tion in China was. concerned, Mr.pf the reasons for his premature will play havoc with you: itSandes said that since the cleavage departure from Manila. If were In the matter of the help of the will grow up conceited and bad. with the "Reds", some few years to stay there until the 28th as I British Government Mr. Eugene It is too late when the boy is over ago, the Bank had been managed by had planned, I am afraid I will hot Chen knows full well already that ten years old to remodel him. la committee with headquarters in be able to make my report to Pre-

He must know who is his master Paris. this has always been available while he grows up. I have seen The French Minister in Peking

sident Coclicge. and will continue to be available amare many a time imitating a had made representations to

On his return to America, Col. the Thompson i submit a report to

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tae Philippines, and he will also recommend measures that should

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be taken by the United States to

a punitive expedition against of children and especially for boys He understood that an endeavour advance the prosperity of the Fili- Bias Bay. As a constant reader that I call the attention of my was being made for local Hquida-pino people.

Chinese friends to this matter; astion as it was a well-known fact the newspapers of this every medical man will tell you, that certain branches of the Bank Regret at Departure Colony Mr. Eugene Chen knows long and loud crying is very were perfectly solvent.

When Interviewed by a "China as well as anybody else that he dangerous to kiddies' health. The "China Mail" made three Mall" representative, Gol. Thömpườn shall never seek the co-operation to sleep. An uproar of voices, Baines with a view to offering him gret that I left the Philippine

It was past 10 whenol wanted ibertive attempts to interview Mr. said: It was with a genuine re- Rongkong. Wednesday, October 6, 1926. of the British Government in shuffling, and splashing of water every opportunity to add anythingly stay there has been profitab

Fvain. And there is no need to woke me out of my prat slumber. to what he had already stated into me, and I hope it will benefit The servants started to do the his letter, but was unsuccessful. aft the people of those islands. I tell Mr. Eugene Chen that unless TO SUPPRESS PIRACY.

washing" with a noise and loud Mr. Ar Lecct, manager of thewill always look back upon the pasd. the question of "tuckling" the shouting that upses all the for- Banque de todo Caine, agreed in three months as the most interest- piracy question is accolerated by mer noises. My European neigh-principle to the remarks of ing "period, of my life. I owe an There will naturally be ton-the Kyangtung Government the bour in the next house informed Sandes, adding that he felt conf-everlasting debt of gratitude to the me that this used to go on in dent that a solution would be found Filmo people for the helpful ton- siderable misgivings in regard took will be taken out of its their house sometimes until 3 nane that, as far as Hong Kong was sideration which they have extend- the intest piratical cutrage that hands by the British armed the morning till one day they ap concerned, depositors in the local to me and my party. From the resulted in a China Merchants'

However, co-ordination plied to the Police who made a branch of the Russo-Asiatic Bank moment we landed on those shores,

little order in the matter, ex would be puid in full

to the moment, of our leaving, they and co-operation between the controlled by

have always extended to us their pirates for over nine hundred Kwangtung and the British Gov. Plaining to them that in Euro- peun quarters Chinese have to

friendship and their unbounded hos- miles and taken to the usual ren-ernments is naturally the best adhere to the law and cannot

pitality." dezvous at Biag Bay. It may wall course to pursue, and, on the set- make noises like that late at night

Confidence in Future. This

When asked as to his opinion as be asked how much longer are tlement of the boycott, we shall early in the morning.

again is. a point to be spoken

to Whether the Philippines

were these outlaws to infest the China await the next move by Mr. about. First of all I am sure

ready for independence, and the Sea and interfere with merchant Eugene Chen and his colleagues that no Europear can get a ser

economic conditions of the Philip- vessels? Is it not high time that in the way of "tackling thevant wash up to 3 in the morning

pines, Colonel Thompson refused to and I would like to impress this PEGGY JAMES ILL

make any statement and suid: “It the Governments of Hong Kong piracy question with considerable on our great labour leaders at

is appearent that should not dis- and Carton made common way interest. He has promised to do Home and out here who think

We look to him to fulf his that Europeans sweat about serves the sympathy of his many president Coolidge, but without Mr. Dick Norton certainly de-ass matters to be considered in my against the pirates and rooted so.

while even my houseboy resents friends in Hong Kong.

report until I have' presented it to them out once and for all from promise in the same hope and if he has to be up after 9.p.m..

The violating my instructions. however, typhoon is responsible for much. I can say that the Filipino people Bias Bay?

faith as we now regard his word I don't object to Chinese of honour regarding the termin music on the gramophone-nor to Dick, himself, nearly lost his in all walks of life are hungry for In the course of an interview

ation of the boycott of October 10. the Chinese cymbal and singing to voice and now vivacious Miss education. with a Press representative Mr:].

it but I do object to the mono-Norton in a number of items, is Peggy Juraes, who partners Mr.

"I have noted with great satisfac- Eugene Chen is reported to have

tonous flute playing, to which I have to listen to the practising of laid up with fever and was un-tion a desire among the Americans declared that he hoped that ar- CORRESPONDENCE. asinge note and which never able to appear last night.

and the Filipings alike for some rangements for the termination of

In the starts before 10 pm. Why not

circumstances, the constructive policy with will en the boycott would proceed

shut doors and windows, when second programme of the season are the economic development of going on

Practices suffered considerably, and part-the country. I have said on many smoothly, after which "we shall

which certainly are nerve-rack-cular credit is due to the remain-occasions, and I will say it again, then be able to tackle the pirsey

ing? Generally about midnight der of the Company for "keep-that the Philippine Islands are on question, perhaps with the help To the Editor of the "China Mak" there are two men holding a con- ing the flag flying." This would the threshold of the most pros- of the British Government."

Leo perous era in their history. "They Sir-Knowing that your paper versation at the top of their particularly apply to Mr. is very popular amongst my voices which would carry 8 miles Brookter, the light comedian of the have just began to understand the This: like his utterances in respect Chinese friends, I would thank broadcasting length without a show, who worked like a Trojan. wealth of those islands, and of the ending of the boycott, is a you to insert my letter as it may broadcaster. This goes on some- We are glad, however, to note realise that the world is waiting definite statement. There is not help to a better understanding times until early in the morning that there is every prospect offer the production of its soil, metals, Miss James appearing this even- and its minerals from the moun- the slightest qualification. It is among us and give both sides a and resounds all over the housing. Mrs. Norton, (Miss Lolla ftains and the priceless lumber from

chance to air their views on the doors and windows being open.

I

TO MY CHINESE

"

FRIENDS.

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for

such

TERRIBLE.

to

firm

ling with the colonel as the special correspondent of the "New York times."

The party will continue their voyage on the "Jackson" and will disembark at Shanghul. If condi-. tions are favourable, the party ex- peet to left Peking. During the

a bold declaration of policy in housing matter.

am sure it is not to annoy any-Forbes) is due to arrive from the forests, When this prosperity the

campaign against the Now. my Chinese friends, don't body they do so but they simply New Zealand to-morrow, and will is accomplished, it will result in a pirates, and. as such, it is think I am out to find fault with don't know any better.

appear both at to-morrow's show higher standard of living for all the people; better working condi you or that I think that we Euro-. I suggest to you, my Chinese as well as on Saturday evening. one that must be respected but peans are perfect. No, no, I do friends, if you can't be without!

tione for labour and higher wages. The concerted numbers last. This development will innure to never forgotten. The pessimists, know that we are all imperfect noises-shut your windows or if evening were quite entertaining, the benefit of the Filipino people who-like the poor are always and don't see it. We all have you enjoy the yelling of dogs or one or two numbers being really and will ix them on that

habits which among ourselves, or babies put them in the kitchen or clever notably with us, have been sceptical about.

"alphabetical foundation where they can compete ot own caste or class, we find outhouses and close doors and poker:" Ralph Lynne in a couple with the commerce of the world." Mr. Eugene Chen's boycott state- natural, while they are irritating windows after 10 p.m. and give of female impersonations scored ments and about his ability to and annoying to outsiders; and your neighbours a chance to heavily, and Herbert Morris, re-

Stay at Peking? keep his word. He himself, it is this is a point which gives more sleep.

ceived quite an ovation for his Colonel Thompson is accompanied annoyance in the matter of hous- I may give you some more ad-rendering of Dvork's "Humour-by Mr. James Jappe, who is the reported, has admitted that he ing than any other.

vice en sanitary and social mat-esque." Mr. Dimoff's playing on executive secretary to the Colonel. was unaware that the boycott For instance, a Chinese friend ters but for the present, please the balalaika remains the out- Mr. Russell Porter is also travel- movement was so deep-rooted of mine built a row of flats, quite don't think that any spite or ill-standing attraction of the show. hence the delay in giving effect modern, and suitable for a couple feeling prompted me to these For a bachelor to live in. As my lines. It is simply to show you before October 10 to the Cantor friend said, he will be very parti-that all species and classes have Government's resolve to termin- cular in choosing his tenants. "I their habits which are annoying ate the boycott. Unless steps are took a flat on the top floor but to others and if any of you can what was my surprise when mov-1 tell me which foreign habita are. taken without further ado to wipe ing in, to find that the ground annoying to you, tell me so and out the pirates and their strong and first ficora were occupied by you may be sure we will do our Sir,--With reference to the para-colonel's stay there he expects to hold at Bias Bay Mr. Eugene Chinese. Finding that they were best to please you. Before clos- graph in your last night's issue prepare his report to President Chen may likewise have to con- nicely and cleanly furnished and ing, let me tell you it is not plea-under the heading "Terrible!" and Coolidge, and will continue his trip looked intelligent, I made no ob-jeant when coming home to find relating to the suspension of pay from Shanghai on the "President fess that he did not realise how jection..

the main entrance to the house ment of this Bank. I beg to inform Jefferson." deep-rooted are these pests and It was a hot day and tired out blocked by servants and children. you that this Branch is in no way that the "tackling process may after a day's moving work, Mind, I like the children, and indebted to Mme. Stavrinaki and take much longer

than he started for dinner but hardly sat have a little joke for them every- that no funda were paid in for ac down when the unearthly yelling time I meet them and they greet count of that lady or any other mem imagines.

and howling of a dog, made meme wherever they see me with a ber of her company immediately prior to the announcement that the If Mr. Eugene Chen is in earn- look for the cause." Looking cheery hallo!" est in his desire to tackle the down I found on the first floor a I hope that Chinese papers will Bank. had suspended payment as

Httle poodle tied to a chair trying copy this letter and that it will stated. piracy ques fon he is placed in a to free himself and yelling in a help to a better understanding position of immense advantage in most heart-rending manner and nobody will be more pleased. that Bias Bay is in Kwangtung while the family was sitting than your sincere friend,

around and were not disturbed by

TORIN territory. Moreover ninety-nine all this noise. Now I cannot Hong Kong, Oct. 6. per cent. of the victims of these imagine a European who can Continued at foat of next column. Mme. Stavrınaki's company.-Ed.] {tres.

To the Editor of the "China Mail"]

Yours faithfully,

L BAINES

WAS IT SUICIDE?

The body of an old Chinese man was found near the Polo ground" yesterday. He was connected with Jardine's timber yard and to be lieved to have cominitted suicide, fAs stated in our issue of "Jaat | His body was found in a nullah;5 night the statement referred to fround the neck was a rope which above was made by a member of had been suspended from a bamboo

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