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EMPIRE, RESOURCES.

Geophysical Method of Research.

MINERALS AND OIL.

Sir Thomas Holland's Interesting Dominion Proposals.

London, Yesterday,

C. N. CO. STRIKE.

-:

AGAINST SOVIET.

WHY SIGNING-OFF ACTION Two Generals Sentenced

WAS TAKEN.

To Death.

NECESSARY FORMALITY.

Regarding the signing off of some of the China Naviga- who tion Company officers are ΟΠ strike, it should

have been explained in our report yesterday that the signing-off is

́`19 DAYS' TRIAL,

Accused Of Plotting In The

.Far East.

Moscow, Yesterday.

OUR CABARET.

The announcement that the only in the case of officers whose). General Annenkov and his chief Australian Government and the articles have exp.red.

of staff, General Denisov, who are Empire Marketing Board have It is the pracce on the China accused of carrying on an armed agreed jointly to bear the expense coast for officers in the employ of struggle against the Soviet in the of making field trials of geophysi-a Company to be signed on for a Far East during 1918-1920, have cal method for the surrey of min- period of a few months to obviate been sentenced to death after a erals and oil throughout the the necessity for signing on and trial fasting 19 days.-Reuter. Empire is welcomed by the news off at the commencement and papers. In connection with the completion of every voyage. projected survey attention is call- When such articles have expir. ed to a proposal which Sired the Company has no option; Thomas Holland will lay before but to sign off the officers concern- the Empire Mining and Metallured and in the case of the officers) gical Congress which opens its recently signed off it is reported second triennial meetings in that the action was due to the Canada towards the end of this Harbour Master drawing atten month.

tion to the fact that the articles Sir Thomas proposes that the have expired. Congress, which includes among its constituent bodies intitu- tions representing Canadà, Aus-

"TALLY HO" AT STAR LAST NIGHT.

Our Cabaret presented "Tally Ho" last night at the Star Theatre to a poor but enthusiastic audience. The show was, as stated, a com- plete change of programme only

was in great form, as usual and one or two items being repeated by special request. Charles Mason

Bangkok Situation.

Bangkok, August 2. tralia, South Africa and India, about 20 ships' officers are idly Three masters of vessels and shall appoint committees of spe-watching the jaca weed float up had the audience in fits of laug cialists to undertake the review and down the Menam while the ter right at the communemont of of mineral resources and smelting China Navigation Company, Lid., the programme with his Did Tosti capabilities of each of the Domin- attempts to try to come to terms raise his Bowler Hat." The ape lons and larger colonies.

with them...

ciality dancing of Rita and Delia The "Times" says "essential

The officers flatly refuse to ad- Vivienne throughout the evening data are necessary for the mit a 10 per cent, cut in their pay, was very charming and graceful formulation of an economic policy and the owners flatly refuse to re-end their efforts were well received as well as an insurance of military consider their decision.

by the audience. These two young | safety. Should Sir T. Holland's The deadlock which has been ladies are certainly very charming proposal be carried into effect the reached seems to have no outlet, dancers. geophysical methods which are to Conferences over the week-end

Mr. Chamier announced at the be tested by the Australian Gov-have been futile, and the officers Ho" would be presented again to- end of the programme that "Tally; ernment and the Empire Market are quite prepared to leave the night and also that they were going ing Board should, if practical ex-

service rather than submit to to perform nightly at the Star perience confirms their utility, what they claim la an unjust de- Theatre during the whole of next prove valuable adjuncts in the

mand. work."British Wireless Service.

FINAL CONCERT.

MRS. COSTEN'S FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.

"QUEEN'S" ENTERTAINMENT.

week.

The "Daily Mail" sought the latest news concerning the strike from Mr. G. A. C. Preston, the SAMOAN TROUBLE. acting manager of the Borneo [Company, Ltd., this morning.. The company represents the China Navigation Company," Ltd., in Bangkok.

"Kaying"

VIEWS OF SIR JOSEPH CARRUTHERS.

tion at Samoa.

Suva, July 7. Mr. Preston said: "I shall tell

Sir Joseph Carruthers, a former! the Press nothing."

Premier of New South Wales, whol Another report in the Bangkok returned from Apis (Samoa) to-day At the Queen's Recreation Club Daily Mail" states that negotia- by the s.a. "Tofua" in an interview on Thursday night Mrs. Costen gave her final farewell to men of tions between the Borneo Com-published in the "Fiji Times." the Queen's Regt. The spacious pany, Ltd., and the masters of the praises the work of the administra- hall was well filled and Mr. R. A. C. N. Co ships in Bangkok Green opened the concert, being (Kwangchow," well received. Drummer Stewart "Chin Hua") were proceeding once again delighted his audience, amicably and added: and Mr. Burnett gave some of hlá "The ultimate result of the evergreen_recitations,

negotiations will affect only the Biases Elleen and Doris Woods, officers who have refused duty. a splendid combination, were obliged to give several items before he probability is that some of they left the stage. Mr. F. H. them will be kept in hotels in Hawking in female attire, sang and Bangkok pending passage to Hong W&B "acream." They have good Kong." things in the Navy.

Mrs. Sanger gang beautifully, |susisted by Mr Braga with the violin and Mr. Dickinson at the plano,

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OUR CABARET In “TALLY HO”

Sir Joseph Carruthers said that and nothing he saw would justify any criticism of the administration of the territory. There was a grave state of unrest and there was con- alderable difficulty in getting at the fundamental facts. Martial law was practically in operation, trial}} by jury had been superseded, and the administrator had arbitrary powers. Trivial matters had been. magnified out of all proportions and had given rise to charges of dis- affection against a people who were as loyal as they could be.

The na-l tives complained that the best men had not been selected by the Gov ernment to represent the Samoan people in the Executive and Legle lative Councils. They asked that the Samoan representatives should This be elected and not selected. was at the bottom of a lot of the un- A good double turn was given by:

The fourth concert at Kowloon rest because the natives alleged naval men in costume, one as

Dack arranged by residents for that the Administrator had gentleman in evening attire, the adding to the bathing facilities of rounded himself with his own other as a "darkey." They kept the beach which they have placed nominees, and matters were handied everyone in a roar with their patter.

in the fashion of a military Court Bookbinders. The artistes were F. H. Hawkins at the disposal of the Service men. Martial and not in the more reason- and L. G. Green. Miss Eileen takes place to-morrow night com-able fashion which a representative Woods's single turn was quite up mencing at 5 p.m. The concert is from Downing-street would adopt.

Mr. O. F. Nelson was a passenger to her usual style. With her to be given by the full military sister later on she brought the band, pipers and drummers of the to-day by the s.s. "Tofua" for New he will lay the house down when they went sing. 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers Zealand, where ing amongst the

Mrs. (By permission of Lt. Col. Comyn), grievances of the residents

A launch leaves Queen's pler for Samoa before the Dominion Govern- Sanger again obliged in her usual easy manner. Her songs are al-the Dock at 4.15 p.m. and will re-ment. ways well chosen. Mr. Burnett turn after the concert. gave a couple of old-time songs,

Mr. R. A. Green. sang again in good style, and Miss Doris Woods delighted the 'boys in her single turn. She is following in her sister's footsteps and making a hit with the boya.

men.

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME.

The following will be rendered

accompanied by Mrs. Harry, Woods by the band:

"Stabidi."

and Mr. F. H. Hawkins brought the March-Herolque. lengthy programme to an end with March... "Bonawe Highlanders." Selection.... "Romeo e Giulietta."

a clog dance.

Mrs. Harry Woods and Mr. D. C. March

"Dovecoat Park."

LIONESS KILLS ACTOR.

KEEPER SENT TO.

JAIL

"The Marquis of!

2.30 p.m. G. Dickenson were the accompan- Strathspey

4.30 p.m.

·6 p.m.

ists throughout the evening.

After the National Anthem had Reel been played, Major Watson, of the

aur-

of

Rome, July 7. The sentence to six months".con- "Ca' the Ewes The the Knowes."finement of the lion tamer Schneider

is the sequel to a sensational fa Queen's Regt. thanked Birs. Costen Song "Berceuse de Jocelyn.cident in February, 1924, when a (Soloist, Musician H: Latimer) lioness leapt over Bit, bars, Elli "The 79th Farewell to Gibraltar." ing Signor Parembl, who was act ing as Nero in the film "Que

and her party for the very fine

concert they had given; which he March,

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

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Electrical Supplies.

THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., LTD. 71, Queen's Rd, Central, Tel. C. 3*T0.

was sure they all appreciated, and naked the men to show their ap- Excerpts from. "Merrie England." Vadis?" Proceedings for homicide Engineers &

preciation, which they did, with three hearty cheers..

WHITEAWAY'S SALE.

Interval

and negligence were taken against Slow March

the Alm directors of the cinemato- "The Road to the sles." graph union. The lion tamer was March

sent to trial.. -**-**-- "MacRay's Farewell to the 74th.”

For the defence it was contend- Strathspey .. “Munlochy Bridge." ed that it was impossible to foresee Reel

**Tall Toddle,” the accident. Nobobdy believed. 8.80 x.m.

Drastic reductions, are announced Selection.."Yeoman of the Guard. that the lioness would leap over the In connection with Messrs. White March

"Daft Donald." 18ft. bars, which were higher than away's sale aa from Monday next. Plecolo Solo... #Picaroon." was usual for such purposes. Excess stocks have been marked (Soloist. Musician A. McKenna).... with blue tickets at absolutely rock Slow March, bottom prices and it is claimed that March... "The Siege of Delhi." Hong Kong has never, before been Strathspey "Breechin Castle." offered such bargains. There are Reel 3*.*** # "Jack Wilson." | (5) large supplies of oddments at very Military Fantasia cheap rates for disposal.!

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