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KONGMOON “ROW.”

BLUE BUILDINGS.

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had been put temporarily into the boata. on the implicit understand- ing that they would not be deliver

ed until a settlement was reached.

certainty which is the secret of its fascination for players and spec- tators alike.

A powerful team may be bowled over like ninepina and a weak side may prove them selves heroes. There is nothing! sure. Both sides may be con- fidently looked to by their respec- tive supporters to "play the game" as. interport matches, have Dwellers in the Happy Valley

"Customs: Take a Hand. always been played-striving "by and Wanchai districts have noted

This course was adopted to save ¡might and main for vistory for in the course of their journeys to

their own port bus ready to pay and fro in the last week or so over-carriage back to Hong Kong.

But the Customs also have a word sribute to their opponents, in the that demolition work has been in the matter: event of defeat. Thus do we wel commenced on part of Blue Build-

The officers have that cargo come the Shanghai cricketers in ings (on the Praya East, opposite Plainly slgrifted

already moved inte, cargo-boats, the hope that the better team will Arsenal pter): win and that the contest will be

The Wesleyan Mission part, in-tion and clearance) will not be (ie., presumably, prior to examina- found packed with thrills from cluding the Sallors' Canteen, is as examined (on the bcats) even if a first to last.

yet unaffected, but demolition is supervision is paid. proceeding of the former Govern- The net result is that the mer- ment quarters; and, in time, the chants want trade badly and are", whole of Blue Buildings will be powerless to save themselves.

Another obstacle to trade is that This is in connection with the local tow-boats intend to go on Pruya East reclamation scheme strike shortly as a protest against which provides for a 100-foot the now tariff imposed by the Likin road running through to Shauki-Bureau under the Canton Govern- [To the Editor of the "China Mail.", which will run past the Royal

wan; including a tram track! ment Sir,The large number of Naval Arsenal Yard part of summonses heard by Mr. R. E. which is to come down), also the Lindsell at the Central Magistracy pace now occupied by Blue Build- ings. The new road will enter the yesterday morning remind me Praya again in the neighbourhood that this, perhaps, is an appro-nt Heard Street..

The scheme it is anticipated,Canton Transport Union agciast. To counteract the boycott by the priate time to make a few obser- so in his speech. can hardly be re-vations concerning what rights ty for some considerable time.tive merchants are resorting to will not be completed in its entire-vessels under the British Hag, na- cognised as a responsible govern- the taking out of a licence gives probably another year or so, but using ships under other foreign re- ment until it has quelled the the dog and its owner.

the demolition work will be com-stry... illegal activities of the boycott I understand that it is one of pleted in a few months' time: pickets and imposed law and the duties of dogs to bark and order, not so much merely in the demonstrate when they see a sus- remote parts of its territory, as panies not infrequently" stipulate picious person, and insurance com-1

right. in the heart of its Capital when they pay losses

on a bur. dity in South China,

glary policy that a dog shall be That, in a word is China's first kept in future. Unfortunately, dogs; though they are better! need she must set her own house readers of character than many

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in order. Whether Lord Balfbur, human beings, are by no means

OUR WATER.

MORE IN STORAGE THAN

LAST YEAR...

J

SHIPS FOR CANTON.

Trade by Non-British Foreign Vessols.

The new river steamboat "Yuet On (particulars which were Igiven in the Ching Mail" some days tanis announced as likely to sail on Monday.

has also

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Swatow Trouble. Trouble at Swatow, according to

She was to have flown the five- barred Chinese ensign but the Can- ton agitators insist on her carrying. the Revolutionary Kuomintang) ng instead. It is expected that she OCTOBER RETURNS.

will be able to transport mur chandise between Hong, Kong and in using this expression, meant infallible. For some reason, near-

Canton. * y all dogs dislike uniforms. China as a whole or simply any Postmen, unless they have the and storage of water in reservoirs teen formed to run a Japanese

The returns showing the level A new local company government ready. and able sense to talk to the animal, often, on November 1 indicate that all seamer, with cargo only, stated as: to maintain

and have a bad time; a dog cannot are considerably above the level due to leave for Canton to-morrow. peace

understand the conduct of a man for the same period last year.. security, it "is not clear

Goods can still be Bent via Macao, who goes up to a door, when the from his speech, but

The amount in storage in Hong as the "Shing Cheong under the there obviously does not want to see Kong is 2,024.28 millions, as com-Portuguese fag, is not boycottad by can be no doubt that the British anybody in the house, and throwe pared with 1,680.59 last year. the Transport Union. Government, hampered by the ab- worthless looking objects through The consumption per head per day a hole into the house. Some dogs, during October averaged 20.6 gal- sence of any single representative again, dislike some policemen, and lons as compared with 21.0 last latest mail reports, is that the local in China with whom it can deal, there most people are with them, year.

Chinese authorities have not got the would welcome the opportunity to for they do themselves. But alk There was a full supply in all matter in hand, being engaged with

dogs, without exception, dislike rider main districts during the the invasion of Fukien province." negotiate on honourable terms those who dislike or fear then month both this year and last. with any party who could right- They may be tramps or loafers The increase in height of levels causing a good deal of unrest and fully claim to speak for the coun-and have reason for their fear, but is maintained in Kowloon where the General Labour Union has sub- try and whose sincerity, as shown sometimes they may be harmless, 452.48, million gallons are in stor-mitted a llet of demanda to the

nervous people. To A The Earl of Balfour's import-by its actions, was above ques- nervousness in a person is proof year. The average consumption

dog, age as compared with 382.96ast Government... positive that he is up to no good per head per day has increased that these terms have been acced- Lord Balfour was quite definite, Thus dogs make mistakes from from 15.8 gallons to 16.1.

edito." time to time and bite the wrong The Government Analyst's re- The native merchants have not however, in saying that could people. The British law, if I am ports show that the quality of the rescinded their threat to suspend British and Chinese representa- not mistaken, has extended to water is satisfactory. tives frankly converse it would be them the First Offenders Act, and found that differences between entitled to its first bite is clearly the principle that every dog is the two nations do not exist in established in law. principle There is no doubt. quote Lord Balfour, British policy about that. Britain and China carry us very far. Supposing a Reservoirs on November 1, 1926:—

But this principle does not

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER

Hong Kong, Thursday, Nov. 11, 1928.

CHINA'S FRIEND.

ant-speech in the House of Lords Yesterday will be welcomed by

every true friend of China. Not

that it says anything that it is

really new. Everyone but the

misguided or the wilfully blind

has realized all along that, to

tion.

Interport Cricket.

THE WATER SUPPLY.

Level and Storage at water in

WORKS LEVEL.

1925

1926

3010 B. 60 B.

285 B. 8'3"B.

of gallons.

Tytam Intermediate

LEVEL.

1925 1920

Two rival Labour factions are

News from Chinese sources is

busineas operations entirely at a protest against Labour excesses.

SNAKE SCARES,

DYTHON IN SHIP'S HOLD.

has been uniformly directed to- wards removing every legitimate have so much in common-prob- dog's bark is worse than its bite, where does the owner's respon- Chinese grievance and meeting ably, more than any other two sibility begin?

Tytam every legitimate demand the nations in the world, save possi-

I know a dog 'called Bill wheytam Byowash

Snakes have provided Calcutta Tytam Intermediate 11 A. Level bly only Britain and the United causes his master a good deal of ytam Tuk Chinese patriots might, reason-

611 B 0'8"B. with thrills during the past few 14'4" B, 115 B. days, says "The Pioneer's cor ably make. This, as we say, has States. Both the British and the trouble. He is a lovable creature, Wong Neo Chung

134 B. '"E.respondent writing on October 5. been well known, and there are

Chinese have a passion for trade attaching himself for preference Pokfulum

[Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow"A karait, nearly five feet long, was to young misses on their way to deeds, not merely words, for

Britain, indeed, being, as Lord and from school. One day he denotes "Above Overflow.")

Storage in milions and decimala killed on the back steps of the Balfour pointed out, the pioneer of decided that he liked one best apd). proof The value of Lord Bal-

Dalhousie Institute. It was' scen 1925 trade with China, to the great ad-settled down in her home, mar-

1928 the previous night in a store four's speech is that it comes as

ried, their pedigree wire-haired Tytom

174.58 830:12 room, apparently searching for a

.35 a gesture to the Chinese nation vantage of both countries until terrier with regrettable results, Tytam Byewash

11.75 brat. Reappearing the following.

· 202.00) 195.90 from one of the most distinguish the troubles of last year began. saw his wife run over and killed Tytam. Tu

1.361.92 1,405.08 evening, it was killed by servants.

14.06 That trade can be restored, with by a Ford, and prudently chose Wong Nel Chung

17.15 ed statesmen of our day, a man

On October 4 there was great 37.32 54.98 excitement along the riverside whose age, learning and position

in a few months, and both coun- one of the two Rolls-Royce's in Pokfulum

existence here, which did not kill tries can co-operate once more in him, to run over himself. He is Total

1,880.59 2,024.28 when coolies engaged in removing all combine to win him the respect working for prosperity and pro- so amiable that he lets

Consumption of water in the City Cargo from the hold of the steam- of an Oriental people.

a pet and Hill District in millions and de- er Cewe Hal," were at a loss to While holding out the friendly reas if only China will accept the monkey pull his whiskers, and cimals of gallons during the month of account for a bulging coll to

strange children put their arms October:- friendly hand held out by Lord around him and pat the ribs where Consumption.....

which there appeared to be 1925 1928 hand to China, Lord Balfour has

Balfour and take to heart his the Rolls-Royce hurt him.

255.30 258.39 neither head nor tail! Some of the courage to tell that nation a

Estimated Population 305,580 406,000 the less timid among them pluck. direct, but kindly, advice to aet Unfortunately. Bill's head is

pèr day (gallons) 21.0 few direct, but possibly not al-

20.6 led up sufficient courage to investi not as good as his heart and tricts during October 1925 and 1926.

Full Supply in all Rider Malu Die- gate. The coll began to twist in" her own house in order. together palatable, home truths.

a most animated manner, giving. sometimes he demonstrates at the

KOWLOON WATER

ER WORKS

evidence of tremendous strength. In one sentence he answers the

wrong people. What is the re-,

The coolies completely lost their Billy, parrot cries that all China's

sponsibility of the owner for the reckless and lovable animal? It Kowloon Gravitation 810"B. 0'1". nerve and ran on deck shouting! troubles may be blamed to the

All sportsmen will join in wel-is no use telling him that the dog Shek La Fui Reservoir 31 B. Level "Samp, samp.""

Storage in millions and decimals. Western Powers. Nothing that

The whole ship was thrilled and is entitled to its first bite, for the

..... of gallons.

1925 1928 the officers considered the problem any foreign Power has done to coming the Shanghai interport dog would never bite anything

204.48 361.63 of ridding the hold of such a dan China, he says, can be held recricket team to this Colony. There human: What he would like to Kowloon Gravitation sponsible for the state of chronic may be no fight for mythical know is how many barks the dog Shek Lai Pui Reservoir 88.48 100.80 gerous occupant. No one relish- has a right to, how many leaps up

ed the task of attempting to civil war in that country. This is "Ashes to thrill the peoples of at unoffending but timid women,

382.90 452.48 secure the reptile alive, and Consumption of water. in Kowloon a vital point that the great masses

two continents; but there will be how many and how vigorous de la millions and decimals of gallone dur eventually the help of the police

motoring the month of October,

was sought. Meantime the of Chinese would do well to grasp between two great Far Eastern the side of the dog and its owner Estimated ponuistion 182,260 167,81 poice officers and others had an

keen trial of strength and skill monstrations against

cycllets? Are all the duties on Consumption

1925 1920 python, ne if sensing danger, 74.74 79.64 Having once realized its full im

sought safety elsewhere, and the port, instead of permitting them-games. The local Selection Com- humans? Do not humans on

porta in the king of outdoor and not on the side of the per day (gallons)

16,8 ++ Full Supply in all districts during unenviable experience in search selves to be misled into violent mittee have had an unenviable in reasonable fortitude and of show that the quality of the water is behind some cargo, where it was

their side owe the duty of show: October 1928 and 1926.

ing for the sinuous monster anti-foreign movements to the

The Government Analyst's reports which was eventually found coiled harm of friendly nations and the task thanks in great measure to offering a reassuring word to a antisfactory. d'acredit of themselves, they

the plethora of talent (in itself a dog that hungers so much for Total rainfall to October 31, 1025, shot. It measured 16 feet in length" and 18 inches in circum- would turn upon the warring cricket here) and they appear to and in doing so, perhaps, shows

pleasing sign of the popularity of affection that he emits loud barks, 86.27; October 31, 1928, 95.86.

ference. tuchuns and corrupt politicians have acquitted themselves well, his teeth?

"BOBBED HAIR"

The presence of the python on and sweep them from the stage. On paper, as well as in the light of Your readers will now probably

the ship was explained by the Bobbed Hair," an entertain-fact that it formed part of a con- Another vital point made by chosen to do battle for Hong Kong is, and I want to do my duty both recert performances, the team saspect that Bill is my dog. He

ing and exciting photoplay pro-signment of East African fauna, Lord Balfour is that there is no is a powerful one. That, it may be to my dog and to my fellow men, the Star Theatre this evening.

duced by Warner Bros., opens at consisting of tigers, leopards, single representative in Chins noted, is the exact description including even policemen. But I The picturisation of the popular ous collection of snakes, which monkeys, birds and a miscellane with whom Britain can deal, given to the visiting team by also want to know my rights and Peking might promise redress for spite of the handleaps of travel in hopes that I may get good ad affected by Alan Crosland where they were transhipped for. novel by twenty authors was pre-were brought by the steamer from Shanghat contemporary Thus, in his rights There I tell the story pared by Lewis Miestone and Dar es Salaam to Colombo, foreignera grievances, he pointed ling and of playing, onore in my own difficulty, and hope, I adventure and romance, with parently the python had managed The story is a rollicking tale of an American destination, Ap- nut, but it was entirely powerless spil, we may be prepared to see

gual put up a light comments shall hear from some of your dog Westchester County and Long to escape during the journey be

to carry its promises Into effectuate with their high reputation The Canton Gove

al on the cricket field. Nothing can though Lord Balfour did not say rob the game of that glorious un

vice from others who have been

ving readers.

Hong Kong, Nov.

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Taland as its locale. To reveal the Uween Dar es Salaam and plot would be unfair. It is de Colombo, and was not missed cidedly worth while.

when:tremehipment took place,