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MONDAY, MAY 23, 1927.

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TO LET.

TO LET,—The First Floor on No. 2, Hart Avenue. (Five rooms).

NOTICES.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

PAROM: This Date and during the

Absence of the undersigned from the Colony, Mr. W. E. SMITH is appointed Acting General Man ager of the Society,

By Order of the Board,

PAUL LAUDER,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1927.

Apply to: Spanish Dominican Pro-|BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE curation.

FOR SALE.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

ROM This Date and during the FOR SALE:-Chefoo Stamps. Un-Absence of the undersigned used. Set of six stamps: 2, 5, 10, from the Colony, Mr. W. E. SMITH

MR. CHEN.

Bombastic Reply

British Note,

THE HANKOW FAILURE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

The texts are now available of the Note despatched to the Hankow Government prior to the withdrawal of H.B.M.'s representative, also of Mr. Eugene Chen's reply."

Following are the texts of the

Notes:

The British Note.

Firstly, that of, Mr. B. C. Newton to Mr. Eugene Chen;

Sir-As representative: of. His Britannic Majesty's Minister acting In fallment of instructions recely- cd from His Majesty's Government. I am directed to make to you the following communication,

2. The authorities in Hankow for whom you act as spokesman have freely announced their intention

15, 20 and 25 cents:-Apply Box is appointed Acting General Manand claimed their ability to assume No. 490, c/o "China Mall.”

FOR SALE.-One brass "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000,00 Apply Box No.-487, c/o "China Mall."

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WATER SUPPLY.

ager of the Company.

By Order of the Board.

PAUL LAUDER,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1927.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITEL

NOTICE.

ROM This Date and during the Absence of the undersigned from the Colony, Mr. W. E. SMITH is appointed Acting General Man- ager of the Company.

By Order of the Board,

PAUL LAUDER,

General Manager Hong Kong, 20th May, 1927.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

the full responsibilities of a modern government. Actuated by sincere appreciation of the ideals of the Chinese people and anxiety to dis regard any regime which might eventually substantiate a claim to speak either on behalf of the Chi- nese nation or of an important section thereof, His Majesty's Government have gone out of their way to meet the aspira tions which you claimed to voice and they hoped for a response in a spirit sincerity and statesman- ship.

"Unjustified Possession."

Yet

With full authority His Ma- jesty's Minister entered into frank and friendly discussions with you at Hankow on his arrival in China sonal representative to Hankow in and subsequently despatched a per-

order to maintain contact. within a month of His Majesty's Minister's departure from Hankow the British, concession WEB over- run and the Southern troops ad- mitted for the purpose of restoring

possession. Nevertheless in order. to give still further evidence of willingness on their side to do their utmost to put their relations with

Forms for the FOURTH EXTRA RACE. MEETING to be held on SATURDAY, 4th June and MONDAY, 6th June, 1927, (weather permitting) may be ir obtained at the Race Course. Hong Kong Club and Causeway Bay Stables.

Entries will close at I p.m. on MONDAY, 23rd May, 1927.

Hong Kong, 17th May, 1927.

Programmes remained unjustified

Level and Storage of water Reservoirs on May 3, 1927:- CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL.

1926 1027 Tytam

49B. 1811"B. Tytam Byewash. 21' 9"B. 18' 4"B. Tytam Intermediate 3' 4"B. 10' 0"B. Tytam Tak

38' 4"B. 28' 4"B.

Wong Nei Chung

Pokfulum

........

0'10"B. 21' 7"B. 0' 3"B. 12' 1"3.

[Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow":

A denoten "Abava Overflow."]

Storage in millions and decimals

Tytam

of gallons.

Tytam Byewash .........

Tytam Intermediate Tyłam Tuk

Wong Nei Chung Pokfulum

Total

*026 1927 345.21 283.00

1.99

18.69

CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

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His

and far reaching pro- |

Communists' Failure.

POLAR CAKE

ATTENTION

HONG KONG RESIDENTS

OPENING

MONDAY

ICE CREAM KIOSK

Queen's Theatre Building.

Telephone

Central 3456.

Men in Uniform 25% Discount at Store

FORPRODIST COMPANY

CHINA BUILDING CENTRAL 3888

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LAST NIGHTS ENJOYABLE

CONCERT.

all sections of the Chinese people on a satisfactory footing Majesty's Government made the Government's appreciation of the MASSED BANDS. agreement surrendering the greater ideals of the Chinese people, it is part of the safeguards hitherto maintained for British nationale in only by a statesmanship born of the Concession and placing the ul-knowledge and vision that the Bri- timate responsibility for proper ad- tish Government will be able to ministration of the area in the meet the aspirations which the Min- hands of the Southern authorities. ister has voiced and continues to

In spite of the adverse weather On January 27 His Majesty's Gov volce on behalf of Revolutionary conditions and the counter-attrac

tion on the peninsula, there was a ernment furthermore communicated and Nationalist China.

The British Troops.

large audience at the Queen's posals to you through Mr. O'Malley Had their policy and action been theatre last night when an excel- offering to waive a number of Bri- informed by such a statesmanship, lent programme of music was tish treaty rights by their own the British Government could not given by the massed bands of the unilateral act.

have failed to perceive the palpable 2nd/King's Own Scottish Border- THE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY

contradiction between the polley of ers and the 1st/Cameronians... ANNUAL MEETING of the 3. In spite of the continuous peace and conciliation expressed in

The selection from "Carmen" 3.07 Shareholders of the above Company proof of sincerity and goodwill the Hankow Agreement, and the 17709000 will be held at the Offices of the given by His Majesty's Government other policy of military Interven- and the well-known overture of Mendelssohn's "Ruy-Blas," were 662.68 820,00

in these and many other ways, con- tion and political sabotage neces- 8.80 General Agents. Pedder Street, onditions for British Subjects in the sarily implied in the despatch to perhaps the most successful of 65.40 39.93 TUESDAY, 7th June, 1927, at areas then controlled from Hankow Shangbal of the greatest Naval and the opening half of the pro- Noon, for the purpose of receiving grew worse and worse, and a cam- Land forces which the British have gramme and in the second, the 1,261.59 1,300.29 the Report and Statement of Ac-paign of abusive and anti-British ever concentrated in the Far East rendering of Sibelius's "Fin- Consumption of water in the City counts for the year ending 31st propaganda. continued until the since the Opium Wars. and Hill District in millione and de- December, 1928.

The landin" was certainly outstanding cimals of gallons during the month of

general insecurity for trade. pro-menacing and warlike character of with selections from the "Mikado" The TRANSFER BOOKS of the perty and even life reached such a the entire British Expeditionary and "Rose Marie" also finding April:

1027 Company will be CLOSED from point that British Subjects had to force, with its Seamen and soldiers, popular favour. 1026 Consumption

183.85 215.99 26th May to 7th June, 1927, both evacuate every port west of Han-its Battle Cruisers Destroyers,

ita Estimated population 400.740 411,080 days inclusive.

Other. Items included. Gounod's neroplanes, The province of Hunan Gunboats, Consumption per hend

JARDINE, MATHESON & which was first to change control armoured cars, and tanks, its "La Reine de Saba," Miller's on the advance from Canton to trenches, barbed wire and annd- "Nautical Fantasia” and Luigini's CO., LTD.,

General Agents.

Hankow was reduced to a state of bags, is so glaring that the British "Ballet Egyptien." almost complete anarchy. Other explanation of the defensive and Hong Kong; 16th May, 1927: ·

provinces suffered likewise in pro- peaceful mission of the Expedition portion to the extent which Com-Bavours of gross cynicism. munist Influence invaded them from. "Gesture of Derision.” Hankow.

Is it any wonder, then, that the Of conditions existing at Hankow promising possibilities of the Han- itself it is hardly necessary to speak. kow Agreement have been frustrat- HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS. The trade of the port is at an al-ed, and the British proposals of most complete standstill whilst January 27 have seemed a gesture Withdrawal of so many of ita real of derision and mockery, and cond!- dents evidences sufficiently the tions along the great line of the general feeling of insecurity. At Yangtse have arisen which make it

per day (gallons} .. 16.3 17.4 Services to houses in the Rider Main Districts were disconnected and a sup-} | ply was given by public street foun- tains only up t to the 10th and Intermit-

tent Supply in all Rider Main Districts

om 17th to 30th April, 1925 from

Intermittent Supply in all Rider Main Districts West of Garden Road during April 1827 and Full Supply in all Rider Blain Districts East of Garden Road during April 1927.

KOWLOON WATER WORKS

LEVEL.

1926 1927 Kowloon Reservoir.. G′11′′B. 18' 0"B. Shek Lai Pui

Reservoir 23' 1′′B. 20′ 4′′B. Reception Reservoir www.m 0'10"B. -Storage in millona and decimals of gallons.

Kowloon Reservoir

1926 1027 284.28. 191.50

Shek Lai Pui Reservoir 24.40 31.48 Reception Reservoir

Total

→→→→30,95

908.68 253.93

Consumption of water in Kowloon.

in millions and decimals of gallonṛ, dur-

ing the month of April.

Consumption

M.

71. 4

1926 1627 52.78

81.96 Estimated population 154.780 159.820 Consumption per head per day (gallons)..

17.0 Restricted Supply in all districts up to the 12th and full supply in all dis- tricta from April 13, 1920. Full supply in all districts daring April 1027,

The Government Analyst's reporta show that the quality of the water le antisfactory.

Total rainfall April 30, 1920, 21.02; April 30, 1027, 16.32.

HONGKONG HEIGHTS.

For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:

Island.

Victoria Peak

W

HOME TUITION.

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1XJESTOVER STEVENAGE. Within an hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS.

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The bands were under the re- spective batons of Mr. Horace Dowell, L.R.A.M., and, Mr. H. W. Fitzearle.

May 21, 1927.

Mr. A. Ashworth. Messrs. F. Barber, A. D. Box, Baker.

"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

[SECOND SERIES.]

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opened until the close of the competition,

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To "China Mail" Cross-Words," c/o "China Mail"" Offices,

No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.

DEAR SIRS,

I agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose.

for

Name

Address

solutión (8) which are attached.

[Please Write in Block Letters.]

CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, MAY 30. [Coupons received at the "China Mall" Office after mid-day

Across.

Down

1. The selence of eggs, 7. A sheath formed involucre, as

in the Indian turnip

1. O. O. (Actual).

2. Forward, in progression. a. A. Limb

few Boarders received in the House Chinkiang in spite of your specific difficult to sustain the economic Dr. M. Bargy, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. on Monday will not be included in the competition.]. of the Principal. Individual care assurance to the contrary the Bri-stability which would mean employ and attention. apply to:

For Particulars fish concession was over-run, Bri- ment for workers in Britain and Mesars. E. J. Carmichael, T. Cook,

tish property and the British Con- in Nationalist China, Instead of Chauviers, MISS RUTH CULLEY

sulate were occupied and a climax, fastening on the British engine of Miss M Bayes Davy, Miss (Camb. Higher Local).

which shocked the civilised world, war at Shanghai as the signal cause G. Bayes Davy, Mr. P. J. Didishein, (Camb. Teachers' Diploma).

outrages at Nanking on Marderous of the most extra-revolutionary ac- Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Dupre, Mr. T. 13. Dxt what interprets dreams. MISS GERTRUDE TURNER

24.tivity in Nationalist territory, the Del.. (National Frodel Higher

British Government dig into the Certificate),

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The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c.

Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction.

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ECZEMA REMEDY

Feat.

1825

Signal Station

1774

Mt. Parker

*1734.

VAGN, OHIORE.

Mountain Lodge

1726

The Eyrie

1725

15 For:Katarsal Use Only A

Peak Hotel.

[1805

Taikoo Sanatorium"

1000

For Lovena, (Lola_Pimples Vlearc

Davis

877

{w Jow bad); Gire 2a trials

Bowen Rd. (filterbeds)

Faimoshan

Kowloon Peak

GEORGEET LEES

1647.

Hong Kong.

40+ Queen's»RES

1971

Reasons For Withdrawal,

Hon. M.. W. Elphinstone. Mr. M. Fleidon.

Mr. R. Grimshaw..

Mesars, A. F. Henry, J. R. Hooley,

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4. While there is no change in sand and pretend that it is "Com- the British policy towards the legi- munist influence and not their timate aspirations of the Chinese own blunder that had agitated and people wherever authoritatively infamed Nationalist China since Mrs. C: J. Hawkins, Mrs: 8. Howard. tion progreso, el "enunciated," it is clear that those the conclusion of the Hankow Mr. Earle Hodgins, Mr. T H W. 26. Small mound (golf).

Agreement: for whom you speak have failed to

kawa,

27. V. U. P. (Actual).

make good their claim to govern in "Britain Responsibleonstorn, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haya 26., River, in: Scotland (reversed) accordance with the standards of a While the Minister for Foreig

Mesars. 3. E. Joseph, O. Jelten, Mr. K. Ingerslav.

28. Male of the red deer in his third

year, Mr. H. A. Keller,

30. Serious. Miss H. Lillie, Mr. M. Rere 31 A Fairy." Lieven.

32. Epsoms (Actur3). 84. Fixed star of the second magni- 84tude

Mr. O. Morgenstein. Mr. C. Nopper. Mr. T. O'Hare,

185 Obsolete and barbarous corrup

tion of "have" of "he" and some- times of "1"

Messrs. He Pearman E. Powell, S. G. Philp, E. T. Parker,

Messrs. A. K. Rhoden, R. R. cx-26, burgh Stelbe

Mr. C. A.

To beat with a birch or rod.

responsible modern Government Affairs has indignantly to repel the They have even shirked the respon- allegations that those for whom he sibility of accepting the studiously speaks have failed to make good moderate terms presented to them their claim to govora in accordance for settlement of the outrages at with the standards of a responsible Nanking. His Majesty's Govern- modern government as well as to ment have accordingly been forced protest against misrepresentation to the conclusion which I now con- of the Nationalist Government as a vey to you that my retention as the "regime totally incapable of dis- representative of His Majesty's charging the responsibilities of a Minister at the seat of a regime so civilised Government," he has to totally incapable of discharging the assign to British policy and action responsibilities of a civilised Gov- the main responsibility for the pre- Dr. E. Stuart Taylor, Mr. and ernment is both useless and un- sent state of relations between Na Mra K. Takeda, Messrs. 8. Taka desirable; and in accordance with tionalist China, and Britain, and aurgi, K. Taker, instructions I am therefore leaving these relations will never improve Mr. HVolker. Hankow forthwith,

as long as British statesmanship Mr. G. Wragge, Mr. and Mrs. R. 48. Explotta fails to realise that the Nationalist Wilbur depository of state power in Nation Government at Wuhan are the sole alist Ching and, because they have

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant,

(3d) B. C. NEWTON

* Mr. Chen's Reply. « the confidence and trust of the re-

| The reply to Mr. B. C. Newtonvolutionary masses, are alodo com

from Mr. Eugene Chen la aa fol. petent and able to reach an endur- lows: The Minister for Foreigning settlement with the British Affairs of the Nationallat Govern-Government and people.

Lady You said this parrot was worth his weight in gold.

* Dealer Well Ta

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mnet acknowledges the receipt of Wuhana Mev 518192730A Bond

the communication dated: May 17,10

which has been made to him by the] Going Into the kitchen one day, British Minister through his repre- the mistress asked the maid, Just up| sentative at Wuhan. In diéclaim from the country, what she thought

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with with paintings.

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14. R. E. S. (Actual),

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49. FT.A. (Actual). 50. To love in the highest

(jumbled)

02. M. I. E (Actuat). 53, The (French).- < 54 Native waiting, maid.

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plant

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8. Gravity

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12. A relation of degree, 11. Hospital Ship (Initials).

14. To resolve into its elements. 17. A broad band or plate of metal worn on the forehead among the ancient Greeks."

19. Implored.

20. A weight in Persin, used for

weighing pearls.

22 Calamity.

23. Process of growing exuberantly." 20. “A young fellow, ne

81. A great trial 'dr vexation..

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