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China Mail

LISHDD

No. 25,686 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1927.

EXTRADITION LAW.

New Code For Chinese Fugitives.

GOVERNOR'S POWERS.

"Subject of China” And Other Terms Defined.

A Bill will be introduced at the meeting of the Hong Kong Legia lative Council on October 13 to amend the Chinese Extradition Ordinance of 1889.

WHY THE WAR.

Latest Chila Clash Explaned.

BALANCE OF POWER IN NORTH.

Weaker Side Hiking Rapid

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

WAR SPREADING

The "Christian General” Mobilising.

SHANSI CONTINUES OFFENSIVE.

Thrust on New Sector Against Fengtien.

N. LAZARUS Hong Kong's Only European Optician--

Established Over Forty Years Manager:-Ralph A. Cooper, MAOA.

Registered Optometrist (Canada).

IS THAT SO?

Thoughts Terse, Perverse—and Worse.

BY THE MAILMAN,”

Saya Peter, the wife's taken such a fancy to his new tie that site wants to make a dress out of

War in North China is spread-t

[By 140 (92"] In nearly ever material res-ing to larger areas. pect Fengtien is prior to Shan-

In between the northern and

As the representative of the si in the latest in China, yet southern sectors of the Chihli Shanai has mad comparatively front, General Yen Hai-shan of Celtic bards and the chief pur- requisition for the extradition of began.

As the law stands at present, a rapid progressince hostilities Shansi is to launch an offensive veyor of flowery phrases, Mr. against the Peking-Hankow Rail-Lloyd George will be frightfully fugitive criminal who is a subject

Fengtien is rely the name of way: His plan is to follow a annoyed by Mr. Baldwin's refer- by "gome officer of the Chinese Manchuria which Marshal Chang junction with the main line of China, is required to be made one of the thr provinces of branch line of the Railway to aence to harps and weeping

point north of Paotingfu and the willows. which characterises, in effect, our Government," and fugitive back verandah, in which are col-jeriminal cannot be surrendered lected, and heaved, all the mascu- unless a certain engagement is line-looking effects about the given by the "Chinese Govern- house. Alas, the best laid plans ment."

Sunday: Senhor Barbosa and Family Visit Colony. Monday: We Want a Cat Which Can Catch Rats. Tuesday: Nathan Road Noises, With Picture of One. Wednesday:Ruising the Wind for the Kiddies. Thursday: The Wife Gets Strange Ideas, Perhaps With Reason. Friday: The Man who Potters A bout--Sketched Doing It, Saturday: New War Thoughts-Kalgan and Fur Friends.

The past week has Sunday. seen the Colony agog with excitement over the visit of the official head of an- other Colony, to wit, Macao, Senhor Artur

Tamagnini de

to cope with a round of festivities, and is indeed a fine specimen of a man. This is his second spell as

SPORTS CARTOONS.

Stan Hill conilences a series of Sporting Cart one this week, The first appear in the Sports Page to day,

(Shansi's objective on this new To-day Bobbed hair, bobbed sector) is only 70 miles from skirts, bobbed brains. Peking.

"

November 11, says the "China Mail" is the one day of the year upon which all Britons should open their purse strings as widely as possible

Shroff's don't agree.

Despite all this talk of fighting We "shan't see" much.

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Saya Peter, there's a lot in that. Chinese proverb about never trusting a squint-eyed man,

Mr. Baldwin refuses to hang his harp on a weeping willow Afraid of Mr. Lloyd Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang (the

George running off with it? The European Y.M.C.A. has "Christian general) is reported invited the Helena May to parti- to be mobilizing and marching cipate in a debate.

Peking, under the stress of Westwards in the north of Honan But isn't this just what the mar-war, is said to be losing its diplo to join the fray.

* Perhaps. A Naval wireless message avoid?

ried members joined the Y.M. tomatic calm

some of the tradesmen will now (given below) shows that the

get something on account. Northern army in Shantung

A Queen's Theatre advertise- (loyal to Fengtien) is retiring

The rumour that a monocle was northwards along the railwayment in the "Telegraph": "The This is probably due to the threat who pored asawaiter to win the ment in Hatamen Street the other from the Yangtsze to Tientsin. amersing story of a wealthky man distinctly seen to fall to the pave-

of the "Christian general."

love of a grand duckess," to which day has not been confirmed. (Continued on Page 7)

is added: "From the French.'

It's certainly not Eng-

Your auto to the races this lish..

afternoon must keep to a certain route

Trams back will

and all the rest of it. The "Chinese Government” is Having settled myself, there came defined as including the Viceroy through the open window the or other officer administering a strains of a pianoforte solo. Well Provincial Government.

Doubt strained, in fact. The player was has arisen as to the applicability a girl, because every now and then of this phrase to the present gov- she'd branch into a vocal melody jernment of the province of Teo-lin-rules ablutely. His or- of her own making. I didn't mind Kwangtung, as it might be argued ganisation of government, based the first one, though it was pretty that a

provincial government principally on his army, is known bad, but unfortunately she went which does not admit the author-as the Ankuochus of which he is from one to another, from bad to ity of the central government Generalissimo. worse in fact. Her tunes were which was contemplated by the classical ones, and in my mental Ordinance is not a provincial gov-

Accordingly the present strug- agony. I pictured what sort of a ernment within the meaning of gle is between the Ankuochun girl it was strumming that darn the Ordinance. It is therefore- and somebody else. That is why piano. She was the pampered consider advisable to amend the the term "Ankuchun" is some- daughter of parents with more Ordinance so

times used. The "Mukden" also CHINESE GRATITUDE. money than sense, possessing, above doubt.

appears in the cubles. Mukden, not the elightest iden of music, Accordingly, the bill substitutes in the north-East corner of the SOLDIERS RAID HOSPITAL, time or rhythm. She has slavish-the term "Chinese authority" for map, is the capital of Manchuria ly learned by heart a large num- the term "Chinese Government" and Changin's stronghold. ber of classical airs and has got throughout.

The present seat of the Ankuo- This term means

Peking, in the north-centre, Tien-

Traditional Enemies. Opposed the Ankuochun is

as to remove the

AT SWATOW.

SAILORS TAKE CHARGE.

By means of a crystal a yogi in local film rights a wrong he committed in a previous incarna- tion

A valve set would have cost more.

Souza Barbosa, who rules the des into the way of turning them on "any person declared by the Gov. chun Government is, of course, tinies of that piece of the Portu- ad lib when called upon or when ernor to be or to represent the per-

Tall Swatow, Yesterday.

of reincarnation, some guese Empire just south of us, she feels like it. Some rogue of a son or persons actually exercising tsin being considered as the port The humanitarian action of the conte

scribes, by reason must have had a splendid and music teacher has been taking authority in any province or other

English. Presbyterian Mission in of the session for.. scissors, exacting-time, what with all the money under false pretences from territory which, in the opinion of

taking into their hospital Canton must een barbers or tailors receptions he had to attend and all that poor girl's parents for years, the Governor, forma or at any the armywer eneral Yen Hel- in the fighting with the Commun-k

d here before, ese wounded soldiers, casualties wher the things his compatriots in Hong Kong, as well as the Bri- Totally disgusted with the loss of time has formed part of the Re-shan, known abmodel gov-ists who were formerly, in occupa tish here, had to show him. Still, as far from the noise as possible,

a quiet afternoon, I took myself public of China."

Who said, a journalist's life in ernor of Shani rovince,

tion of Swatów, has resulted in Hong Kong is all write.) he certainly looked strong enough which was to the front verandah. rendered under the principal Or- vince of Shans. Chang Tso-lin landing of a naval guard of Blue The Votes For Girls problem

The persons who may be sur Yen Hai-shan-as the one pro- trouble which necessitated the The whole street in the vicinity dinance are "any subject of China holds Chihli and Shantung pro-jackets. Right opposite our front door was committee within the jurisdic-ritory in Manchuria. The north-entered the Mission Hospital, te if the problem arose in China, it was thick with petrol vapour. accused of an extradition crime vinces in addition to his vast ter-

seems to be a "ticklish" question, Yesterday, the Chinese military says a Home newspaper. tion of China or on board a Chin-ern portion of Kiangsu province up the Chinese assistant and would probably be amicably set Jese ship on the high seas." The (not shown in the map) also be-threatened the Doctor with revol- tled by "squeeze." present constitutional condition of longs to the Fengtian Party, China makes it necessary to de fine the term of "jurisdiction of China." This is done by para graph (b) of clause 2 of the bill which defines the term in question as including the jurisdiction of any Chinese authority as defined above.

HE TOOTED AWAY

"SAN NAM HOL”

CONCLUDES ADVENTUROUS

VOYAGE.

vara..

run along the usual lines.

One aeronautic wag was heard to observe that the miraculous speed put up by the winning birdman in Italy is Schneider a victory nor a record.

Apropos the Telephone Co.'s interim dividend, subscribers have been known to be hung up before the receiver. COMING

"Road pests in the Colony"

cer with tennis balls or milk tins. according to the Police, usually in cludes Chinese boys playing so

"I'm just taking a few notes. during the game," said the pick- pocket who was arrested at last Saturday's star football match.

Is Hong Kong decaying? All

The provinces of Honan and The excuse offered for this out

The way candidates are being Shensi have also to be counted. rage was that they were not satis killed off in Mexico seems to en- These are under Marshal Feng fied with the arrangements made sure another term of office for ret! Yu-hsiang who is best known as for the wounded soldiers admitted President Calles,

to the hospital' and they demanded the "Christian geleral."

that the hospital should be run ac- cording to their orders.

Chang Tso-lin and Feng Yu- hsiang have been traditional enemies if for no other reason than that they are the leaders of the two most powerful bodies in North China.

Buffer State..

Naval Guard.

The white lines at Pedder: England, according to Mr.Street and Des Vœux Road Cen- Albert Coates, is, artistically, 50tral may now be regarded at years behind the Russia of to-day traffixtures.

"Not quite Reddy, in

fact.

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Governor, friend Braga tells me, and it seems that he is holding the job down to the satisfaction of all who count-which must be saying a lot, for the task of ad- ministration in an Empire out- .post is not, I imagine, any sine- cure. Colonial officials, I have al- ways thought, get less for their pains than other Civil Servants. For our own men who may be said to have succeeded there i3, perhaps, a knighthood towards the end of a busy life spent in

The Medical Officer in charge of moving from one island or bit of

the Hospital reported the matter

"New war in North"-but it's to the Captain of the ss. "Wild foreign soll to another, together

Swan," the British destroyar which

more than a storm in a teacup with plenty of kicks and a won- a broken down motor bus, the

That scenario expert who was | this time. was lying off the port, and a platoon derfully large number of oppor-driver of which was accelerating

It will be readily seer. that of naval ratings was at once land-killed in New York could evident- tunities of becoming the "goat" like fury in an effort to get the for somebody elac's mistakes. thing to go. A lovely din. Even

Shansi serves as a buffer state be-ed to guard the hospital compoundly write stories better than he tween Chikli and Honan-Shensi. Here's hoping, however, that Sentually he got tired and departed,

and prevent any attempts at fur- could jump 'em. hor Barbosa has a most success- presumably to fetch a mechanic

To facilitate an attack on the ther interference. The e.s. "San Nam Hoi," which "Christian general," ⠀ Fengtian The British Consul, here' has in- For real gunning Chicago has ful trusteeship of Macao and that from the garage, leaving the vehi lost her crew at Kongmoon owing needs the help of Shanel. A formed the Chinese authorities that nothing on Mexico these days. we may see him amongst us from cle, one of the old fashioned ram to the action of the Chinese Sea- Shansi army could strike a mortal the armed guard will be retained time to time. I hear that the shackle type, in charge of the men's Union, and which subsequent blows at the "Christian general's" tu occupation of the hospital untfi

Liberal M.P.'s flew to Germany party, which included Madame conductor. This youth evidently grounded twice on her way down flank in Honan, cutting off resuch time as a satisfactory assur- whilst the Conservative and La- Barbosa (a charming lady with did not like being left alone, so for to Hong Kong with a scratch crew, treat into Shens if a Fengtien ance has been given on behalf of the bour Parties discussed politica! distinct literary and poetical company's sake he commenced to arrived here yesterday and is lying expedition entered Honan from Chinese military and civil officials programmes gifts) and their daughter, went play tunes on the motor horn.

Still in the away very favourably impressed This pastime he kept up until theIt is thought that a new crew

off Shamshufpo.

Chihll at the same time.

that armed soldiery will not again air, those Liberals, by our 'ickle faland and fully ap-driver's return. If I had been

For months the Fengtien lead-enter the Hospital Compound and preciative of the warmth of the properly dressed I would have may be sent down to the ship by ers have cajoled and pleaded with that no attempt will be made by the respective welcomes accorded by gone down and socked him. Any arrangement with the Canton Sea-Yen Hai-shan to throw in his Chinese authorities to interfere with Portuguese, British and Chinese how, I trust this jotting comes to men's Union and that the steamer weight against the "Christian the usual hospital routine.

The situation is otherwise cor- the notice of his employers, and will be on the run again by Mon- general." that he is duly reprimanded.

here. Vival

Now we want a cat. › Monday. That pup we have is a fine little fellow but he can't catch rats. I do not believe he has seen one yet, but the wife seems to think that he never will be able to snaffle 'em. So we must have a cat. We do not mind the breed, size-or very much the colour, so long as it is or will be a dandy rat catcher. If one is left at the office I under- take to return the basket. Talk- ing of those rats, we have one old rascal who spends his time be tween the bathroom and the kit chen. There is a gulley between the two which provides him with a private entrance. That's the

My paper tells Wednesday, me this after. noon that last Saturday's affair at Lee Garden should net the M. C. L. a profit of at least $10,000. In a way, this is very good going, though promo ters of such schemes have ne right ever to feel satisfied with financial results. The wife and I went to the Fair between six and eight on Saturday evening. Things were then very quiet. A few youths were occupied at the coker nut shies and some little girls were enjoying donkey rides, the animals being in charge of burly sailor lads. The show lacked life.

one we want to nab most of all, The ladies behind the stalls, no

for if anyone is in the kitchen it'a

doubt by that hour tired of sitting

a safe bet that the rat is in the in a confined space, were listless,

bathroom, which makes it rather poor dears, and did not seem to

awkward at times, the wife not [lsking rats.

There are many nice Tuesday, ways, I suppose, of spending a Sunday ast week-end I thought I would

care whether anyone bought any- thing or not. This and other ob servations lead me to suppose that more money might have been col lected if the affair had been more

Peppy. Of course, in counter-action to anything aug-

old fashioned one. Left gestive of pep" we have the devices from Hong Kong Outlook, not to men-

tion the Hong Kong Sh

Here it had become know

fet were to be made to

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NEW CREW FROM CANTON?

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mal-British. Naval Wireless.

TAIYUAN

SHANSI

SUIYUAN

KALGAN

MANKOW PASS

PEKING

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SHENSI

JANG

SHANTUNG

MURDEN

CMLI

Yellow Sca

Monday's great news-HK St., Leger accounts and cash sweep results.

An American millionaire re- cently paid $200,000 for a bust. The usual rate in Hong Kong is $10 or bound over for a spell.

The latest song hit at Bias Bay: "Somebody wants me." Mr. Claxton and Old Moore will Considering what is paid • for have to look to their laurels. The literary efforts those days, it Telegraph" informs us that the doesn't matter much whether you rainfall for October amounted to break or merely shake a spear. 6.59 Inches, that rain fell on 19 days of the month and that the heaviest fall of the month, was on the 19th when 1.88 inches were recorded 1 "

A doctor says that kissing is unhealthy...

Rosie, she

says she's never been sick.

.

Says Peter, half the world may

There wasn't any need for the local correspondent who com- not know how the other half lives, plained that the M. C. L. Fete but it isn't for the want of trying. charges were insufficient to sign as a Bachelor, ak

Speaker at local debate "The female is the more deadly of the species.Presumably he is re- ferring to mosquitoes,..

Are girls fit, aska a local paper, at the age of twenty-one? Fit for most things.

Some people's idea of a trade revival is to bank pretty heavi- ly on someone else,

Another idea appears to be n return to the crisis conditions of #1925

tion

A pretty girl likes to be told she is intelligent, and an intelli- gent that she is pretty.

Mr. F. W. Roberts at the Con- servativo conference stated that by hook or by crook" the coun try would be saved from Com munism

Certainly not by Cook

The anti-Hong Kon at Canton want to take their ot

Better if they

census

took their hook.

Baya Peter photograph of

man with his hat on you known what has happened to his hair

gets a