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ASATURDAY CAŬSERIE.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1926.

NEW DEFENCE IN. MURDER

TRIAL

MR. LOSEBY'S SUBMISSION.

SLIGHT INCREASE,

IN LOCAL CIGARETTE PRICES

· LOCALLY,

than favourably with the Old Con-, PRODUCE THE BODY. temptible, and reflects a change. which has affected the whole country. Whether it be the result of education, sport, wider facili- ties for amusement, or higher

From yesterday, there was a slight advance in the price of prices, the nation is more sober

B.A.I. cigarettes in Hong Kong in An objection was raised by Mr. than it was. It is notorious that

consequence of instructions re- the consumption of alcohol by Magistency yesterday is to the

Loseby, solicitor, at the Centralceived from Shanghai.

It is understood that the in- soldiers shows very marked de-actBciency of post mortem exam:-crease is due to the value of the crease compared with pre-war nation evidence without the pro-Shanghat dollar being lower than duction of the bodies concerned."

The case was one in which Mr. prices of tobacco in bond in that of Hong Kong and if the Loseby defending 4. Chinese charged with the murder of two Shanghai were increased it was Market on September 5. other Chinese nearthe Western necessary to adjust prices in Hong Kong otherwise dealers would buy in bond in Hong Kong."

days and a phenomenal one when judged by the studdard of the men of even thirty to forty years age. Whatever, be the merits or demerits of prohibition in the abstract there is no doubt that the state of things to-day

pro- duces a greatest physical fitness Sobriety is certainly on the side of discipline.

CORRESPONDENCE.

MOTOR CAR TOUTS IN THE CITY,

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are

The popular packet of Capstan which has been selling for 16 cents is now 17 or 18. The tins

Is Worship (Mr. R. E. Lindsely pointed out that the doctor had Said that the dagger produced in court fitted into only one of the wounds. With regard to the others Afty which have beer selling he had said that they could have or 80 cents are now 85 or a little been made with the weapon pro-priced between 95 cents and a over, while the larger size are now [duced!

Mr. Hazleriggs who appeared for dollar. Three Castles have in- the Crow, and that the body could creased ten cents to 90. be dug up and an exhibit made f The latter, in packets of twenty, formerly sold at 32 cents and are now 35. There is one rather brighter spot, however, as Players are now on the market and are selling at 16 cents, the pre-August

the shoulder blade but it was very unusual.

Mr. Loseby emphasised that a the bodies of the men had been buried, and not preserved after the doctor's examination the best price of Capstan evidence was not produced before: the court. Without the bodies hel contended that there could be no charge of murder. This was a mat- tor of principle und was always done at Home.

The objection was noted and after the hoaring of further evidence the case was adjourned.

CLAIM BY A.P.C.

[To the Editor of the "China Maik?]

Sir-Can anyone "state whether trickery of a gross kind was alleg

of ed and a

witness, according the Captain Superintendent to his own

evidence, terrified Police, or any other authority, has thereby into doing things which given permission to local garages to employ a number of touts in The would not have done in sauer,

Pudder Street and Des Voeux. Road moments. Foreign residents aro

.Central? acquainted with many outward

I think it will be generally agreed signs of the popular belief in this these individuals are quite un- China of the efficacy of signs and necessary and that they have omens of all kinds... Wise men, of reached a stage when they the magician type, sit at staks in nothing less than a public nuisance, street and market place ready People leaving the Hong Kong Hotel or the Cafe Restaurant for a 'hmall fee to advise those who Parisien and who need a car are consul them on any enterprise to quite capable of sending for one. be undertaken, even of the most and there is no earthly reason why

pedestrians proceeding rivial kind Even at Buddhist Pedder Street should be pestered temples may be found two by these touts. kidney-shaped pieces of wood, fat 1 do not know whether the pro- on one side and round on the prietors of hired cars are entitled other, which are thrown into the to carry on this annoying practice Should the latter be the kir before an altar, on the results not.

case; let us hope that the authori-pumps... of their descent depending the in-ttes will stop the annoyance. It is terpretation of the propitiousness really getting beyond a joke! lor otherwise of any contemplatedi

enterprise.

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SUCCEEDS AGAINSḤ" TAXI COMPANY,

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the Asiatic Petroleum Company Judgment was given in the Summary Court yesterday for

against the Hong Kong and Kow- foon Taxicab Company in the sum of $313, being balance due for oil supplied and the hire of petrol

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Mr. M. M. Watson appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Gordon Leask for the defendants.

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NEW APPOINTMENTS.

His Excellency the Governor kna appointed the Rev. Gecrgo Reginald Lindsay to be a member of the Board of Education for a period of two years, with effect from October 27, vice Mr. Benjamin Wylic. whose term of service has expired.

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His Excellency the Governor has appointed the Hon. Mr. Wikridi Thomas Southern, JP. Colonial Secretary, to be Chairman of the Licensing Board, with effect from October 20.

accepted the resignation of Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C.. 0.B., J.F., as an elected member of the Licensing Board and to ap point him Vice-Chairman of the Board, with effect from October 29,

His Excellency the Governor has

Yours, etc...

Mr. W. A. Nowers, assistant in For the theft of a quantity charge of the Sales Departinent, solid lead and seda from his em- Hong Kong, Oct. 29.

produced a statement of account ployers, the Hong Kong Telephonu Note: The correspondent is re-rendered to defendants and said Co., Ltd., a Chinese hoy of 18 was The superssition which has

ferred to recent articles in the that $813 was still owing.. exerted the greatest influence China Mail on this subject. An dealings were with Mr. A. Hrch at the Magistracy this morn- All ordered to receive 12 strokes of the upon national life in China official statement as to the policy Rowe, the Manager of the Taxing The pasting years witness nois that of the famous Wind towards "toute" was also publial-cab Company.

Our Ales are at his disposal. Mr. Leask, who before the case- diminution of the enthusiasm and Water system ("feng shui"? -Ed., Chine Mall"

had opened, had tendered a with which our kell aquatic en- of geomancy according to which

Mr. H. Darnley Naylor, Professor cheque for $600 on account with

of Classics in the University of denial of hability which Mr Adelaide since 1907, la resigning thusiasts.pt their strength and the good or evil fortunes of in-

Watson said he was unable to endurar against those of other dividuals are determined by the

his chair and proceeding to Eng- various physical aspects and con-

accept as payment on account, competitd in the annual contest

ditions which surround their

said he was unable to call evid- und In December to enter politics. for honours the harbour race or

ence of account of the absence of ! of the in arest which is taken in houses it is impossible to walk

On his arrival at San Francisco,. every day life. Again, in some

Mr. Rowe.

Mr. James B. Shackleford, photo- His Honour (Mr. Justice Wood)grapher for the Roy Chapman gave judgment for the plaintiff Andrews expedition with costs and said that if, when Andrews had been obliged to giva Mr. Rowe returned, he wished to up his intention of further explor give evidence himself, the re- ing the Gobi desert because of the opening of the case would be con- refusal of Chinese bandits to per- sidered.

A stay of execution mit him to enter Mongolia.. Mr. States but hopes to make another expedition next year.

the event by others who are not! active participants. The race this weak attracted larger crowds Ithan ever points of vantage from which to witness its pro-

|straight into the building owing to the fixing of a screen just" in- aide the front door the avowed object of which la to exclude evil

'QUAKE HERE.

TREMORS RECORDED IN

HONG KONG

Yesterday's earthquake at Manila. ed in Hong Kong. (as reported by cable) was record-

Mr. T. F. Claxton, Director of the

sald

Mr.

gress and conclusion and although spirits which can only walk in Observatory, has courteously sup would be granted for 14 days andrews is returning to the United

no exciting finish was witnessed, general satisfaction was expressed that to a veteran swimmer who has frequently figured among the list of the first home should have fallen the honours in

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keenly contested struggle in which excellent times" were returned.

¡unce.

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straight lines. With the gradual plied the following:-

Preliminary tremors started at the judgment debt was paid into growth of enlightened idens it 8.12 a.m., standard Hong Kong court within 48 hours. has, however, come to be more time. generally regarded that the em-1 Secondary tremors were not well ployment of allegedly occult

defined.

An official denial has been issued by the Belgian Government of the Large or surface waves started

BISHOP RELEASED,

reported offer by M. Loewenstein of means is more likely to be sub-at 13 minutes and 45 seconds after

a loan of £10,000,000 to Belgium. versive of morality than to do 8 a.m. (ie., 14 minutes after the

Peking, Oct. 29.

The communique says that the A telegram received in Peking Government has had no offer from any good whatever to a sick per-

preliminary tremors).

The maximum movement (4 m.mthis evening states that Bishop M. Loewenstein, but that he sent son or anyone else.

was recorded at 8.14% am. and theT. A. Scott of Shantung (of the to the Chef de Cabinet of the Min- movements died away at 9 a.m. Society for the Propagation of theister of National Defence a "telo- The origin of the earthquake was Gospel) has been released after graphic communication which con- about 500 or 600 miles from Hong being captured by banditstituted neither a formal offer nor

a financial project."

With the East Surrey Regiment, which left for India this week, went the best wishes of the com-

That youth has always some- thing to learn in all branches of sports from those of an older generation is not a reflection on the keenness and ability of their munity with whose interests more youthful" competitor's but they had so closely identified rather a tribute to those who, themselves in all branches of whilst not gifted with the secret sporting and social activities. of perpetual youthfulness have Their three years' service here combatted the disabilities of in- has been characterised by most creasing years with constant harmonious relations by reason of training and accumulated experi- the exemplary conduct of the men Their success in so doing and the courtesy and willingness is evidenced in records of sport- which has characterised officers ing events the whole world over and men in all matters appertain- and none the less markedly hereing to the public weal. This is in Hong Kong where annual fix-typical of the changing order of tures witness the successful ap- things in regard to the type of pearance of those who

have man from whom the rank of the figured in them, if not for time

army is. now recruited:

It immemorial, for more years than seems to be a practically unanim- many residents might care to be ous opinion that they are superior reminded as their period of re-to their prototypes of before the sidence here,

war. In activity, fitness and Belief in the existence of manoeuvre, they distinctly hold their own and in other tests of |apiriba, divination and fortune

telling has always played a con- military ability they are in every spicuous part in the life of the way equal to their predecessors Chinese in humble, walks of life of the old Army.

but seldom, we venture to think..............

ls the spirit of credulity carried Where the superiority of the o far as it was according to present day "Tommy" is clearly evidence given in two cases which manifest is in the higher degree have been heard in the local of intelligence, a feature which is courts this week in ons of which so marked as to be obv ["magic" ten," charlatanism and another point he compares mora

Kong.

Reuter.

THE NIMBLE DOLLAR LEADS. A MERRY DANCE.

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