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China Mail

No. 25,868

IN LIGHTER VEIN.

SUPERSTITION'S PART IN WAR.

FROG DEITY FOR VICTORY.

Significance of H.E. The Governor's Trip.

CAPTAIN ROBERT DOLLAR & THE TSINAN INCIDENT.

[By Li Chung-yin."] Superstition still plays a big part in the views of some Chinese in Hong Kong in regard to the Tsinan incident and the trouble with Japan. In lighter vein, a few of the fallacies are worth repeating, if only because the stories reveal the simplicity of mind depicted on

such a momentous occasion,

A believer in "fung shui" or geomancy advocates a new stand- ard to be borne on to the battlefield by the Nationalist Army. For reasons which will be explained, it is suggested that a representa- tion of the frog deity on a war flag will automatically have the effect of crushing Japanese opposition!

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Robber in the Shaukiwan "Battle."

BULLET-PIERCED BODY,

Hagen Wins British Golf Title.

SCORE OF 292.

The Sea Gives Up Its Secret To The Saraxen Placed Second And Archie

Police.

Compiton Third,

On more of the armed robbers who were repulsed in the pitched battle at Shaukiwan in the early hours of Thursday morning has been accounted for.

At the time, the Police were

confident that more than one had been killed by the fusilade from fishermen's fleet. the obsolete muskets used by the The sea has now given up its secret.

Just before sunset yesterday, Police launch floating to the west a corpse was found by a Water of Chaiwan, not far from the scene of the fight.

Shot Passed Right Through. The body was towed back to Kowloon Mortuary. On examina-

Significance has been attached, by the protagonists in heated street argument, to His Excellency the Governor's. departure from the Colony. An enterprising street orator has told his audience of tion, it was found that a bullet coolies that Sir Cecil Clementi is going Home to discuss Britain's had entered the left of the ab- participation in the war as an ally, not of China, but of the National-domen and passed right through

the trunk of the body.

ist Party!

Captain Robert Dollar's name has also been dragged into the discussion. His visit, of course, must be connected with the dispute between China and Japan and (so say the gossipers) he cannot stay here because he has to hurry back to urge America's immediate

intervention in the interests of Nationalist China!

THE STREET ORATOR.

About the frog and why it will overcome Japan in spite of her modern fighting forces.

then, why, these two Powers to mention no other-will actively intervene, they say.

Explanations with the best of intentions fre futile. The fingoists claim evidence of a superlative degree.

the pockets.

There were eleven cartridges in

hours of this morning when any doubt that may have existed was removed.

Inquiries followed till the small

It will be recalled that the body of one robber was found im- mediately after the fight, together with a number of firearms in the robbers' boat. Since then one

man has been detained; now an- other robber has been proved to have been killed.

MR. V. H. MULLER.

The sun rises in the east, it is argued. Japan is situated to the east of China. Proximity to the direction from which the sun ap- pears is a vastly desirable factor. In fact (according to the super- stition) it is bound to bring power a monopoly of street oratory in DEATH OCCURS AT BEYRUTH in its train.

"State Secrets.” Pedlars of quack medicine have

IN SYRIA.

IN HONG KONG BEFORE.

MARINES FOUND.

Sandwich, To-day.

GENUINE SIR WILLIAM CROOKES

(English Mado).

LENSES

Are the ONLY PROTECTION against the tropic sun-they absorb the ultra violet and infra red rays so dangerous to the суев

Many Imitatiens-the genuine from

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Hong Kong's Only European Opticians.

IS THAT SO?

Thoughts Terse, Perverse-and Worse.

BY THE MAIL MEN.

Penetrates 1,000 Miles Up The Yangtsze,

HAS REACHED ICHANG,·

Japanese Assemble For Safety In N.K.K. Building.

"Three Weeks in Paris" is adver- A watchman who stole воле tised as a cinema attraction at the dynamite was appropriately and There are indications that the Star. The British Open Golf Cham-wave of feeling against Japan is Paris to anyone who lives in Kow- tracy during the week.

What's three weeks in adequately "blown up" at the Magis- pionship war won by Walter spreading rapidly all over China. loon? Hagen, Ames ca, who returned a The tide has penetrated a thou- score of 29"

sand miles up the Yangtze River

At a recent C.L.M. conference one to the Treaty port of Ichang.

A Silver Suspender goes this of the speakers was "a member of According to a Naval wireless week to Dr. T. W. Ware, of the a large family who have devoted despatch, an anti-Japanese boy-Government Medical Department. their lives to missionary work

.He delivered a lecture on mos- all their lives? cott is already in force at Ichang.quitoes in Hong Kong without the which is in the west of Hupeh aid of a map of Tatpo. province. For safety, the Japan- ese resident there have assembled in the N.K.K. building but the city! is still quiet.

Sarazer was second (78-294), Compator, third (73-295), Robson fourth (73-298), and Allise fourth (72-298).

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Other scores were:- Aubrey Boomer (72-301). Jurado (80-301). Barnes (71-301). Melhorn (77-302). Davies (73-804). Taggart (78-905). Whiting (75-305), Jack Smith (74-806). Perkins (72-807). Twine (76-307). Burns (83-309). Hezlet (76-309).

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Tainan appears to have been a city of hate at first sight.

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be members

ofChurch

and

Reuter begins the news' of the Holland-Batavia air service by tell-

"Wanted-Chauffeur by Mr. and It will be recalled that the first lng how much nearer India Java M

Salary wave reached Nanking and Shang- and Australia will be brought to sterling per month and free board three pounds hai. Then it moved up to Wuhu London. But the last paragraph and lodging at residence of em- and other places,

about the £300 fare, however, seems

ployer. Applicants must be per- Latest word from Hankow is to be the anti-clim(b)ax to one's pared to do light work on erf, must that the place is quiet but con-flight of fancy. siderable

troop (Nationalist). movements have taken place. After being rudely awakened must be strictly sober and of good Some of the Japanese women early in the morning by a pitched hereagent must be submitted."

moral character. and children at Canton came battle between armed robbers and down to Hong Kong yeterday. A fishermen, Shock-i-wan seems an ap- desired Crichton must not only be

Country advertisement.

and officials who died at Tsinan.. Be-

three minutes' silence is to be ob-propriate name.

Admirable but Cheap. 19th served in honour of the Chinese

Evans, an amateur of Rye

(78-309).

Duncan (80-310). Mitchell (76-311).

with Cotton and McCulloch, Duncan was bracketted

The Winning Smile: Walter Hagen, again British Open Golf Champion.

Hong Kong. They inevitably lead Four words in Chinese classic, off with a diatribe on something literature have a bearing on the topical and talk with a supposed subject. The first two are con-patriotic motive. China's weak- cerned with the sun and the cast. hess and then the physical defects Mr. V. H. Muller, the founder The other two constitute the of the Chinese are stepping of Mesars. Muller and Phipps name of one of the Japanese big snes. Then comes the infallible (Asia), Ltd., importers of No. 5, warships which paid a visit to cure a pill which the late Dr. Queen's-road Central, died on Hong Kong a few weeks ago. The Wu Ting-fang is alleged to have Thursday at the branch office in rising sun and a Japanese man-of-sustained him in old age, or 'n Beyruth, Syria.. waran excellent combination plaster which will cause one to be The firm's head office is in New from the point of view of envied by the strong men of his York. Mr. Muller visited Hong strength.

tory. When the crowd has been Kong a few years ago. Frog "Do Your Stuff”! . roused to a pitch of enthusiasm Whenever there is an eclipse, the sale begins. either of the sun or moon, the un- One such speaker was discours- educated Chinese say that a Froging on the departure of His Excel-! Deity is making a meal. To pre- lency the Governor who is taking THREE DESERTERS ON THE vent him depleting the universe a well-earned holiday. The fact! of its component parts, people that Mr. Chu Chao-hsin, the Com-!. sound their gongs and, if they missioner for Foreign Affairs at have not a gong, beat a kerosine Canton, attended the official send-

Prince Watches Hagen. tin to scare him away.

The three Marines who were off at Queen's Pier was referred

Jurado did not putt well but It is accepted, then, that the to with knowing emphasis. reported as deserters from H.M.S. played steadily out for 37. He frog can devour, the sun. The "What has Mr. Chu come for." "Berwick" were discovered yes-had a narrow escape from serious first of the two characters in the orator asks. "I will tell you terday afternoon aboard the s.s. trouble at the 18th and pulled his Nippon (Japan) means sun. The the secret." Lowering his voice "Taiping." deduction is obvious. Imprint a to add a touch of impressiveness, hüge frog on the Nationalist but more likely to avoid possible Army's ensign and the war will attention by passing policemen, then become a matter of pre- he says:— arranged destiny. Armed with the symbol of the Frog Deity, Chiang Kai-shek need fear no-

thing more from Japan.

The Governor's "Mission."

S.S. "TAIPING."

IN POLICE CUSTODY.

The men are:-

T. Clark,

F. Moxon,

R. T. Brown.

All three are now in police custody.

The trio had been missing since Saturday last. The following day "Of course Mr. Chu had official their uniforms were reported to instructions, Through Marsha!" I have not been able to ascer-Li Chai-sum, the Nationalist Gov. have been picked up in Middle tain if the man who tried to con- ernment at Nanking has pleaded road. Kowloon. vince me about this has seriously with Sir Cecil Clementi for Bri- passed on the idea to Chiang Kai-tish help in the war which is sure shek.'

to be waged against Japan. And why did the Governor not go at Be- The tragedy of Tainan is hardly any other time but this? an appropriate topic for jest, cause the occasion has arisen for Nor is further fighting desirable. him to confer with the British SENATE'S CONDEMNATION OF Yet political propaganda has been King about sending arma and

The Jingoists.

so thorough and effective and the munitions to China'Ï

"Oh yes," he adds, waving his

COTTON TRADING.

"PREDICTIONS."

A NEW BILLL

Washington, Yesterday. One result of the efforts of the

creed of antagonism to all for handbills in the air. "A war in eigners so sinister that it is ex China of Japan's domination of tremely difficult to preach the necessity of peace.

Shantung will be fatal to British The masses have been led by word and by in- trade with China. That is why Senate Committee now investigat ference to expect miracles of the you can be certain that Britaining cotton trading with a view to Nationalist forces. Accordingly, will intervene whenever neces-remedying alleged unsound prac- the disciplines of jingoism can- not be blamed altogether. Their name is legion and they speak in all seriousness when they advo cate a declaration of war by China, against Japan.

Consequences of such a cam- paign have no horrors for them. But will it be worth China's while, one asks. Will China stand even a remote chance of victory?

Britain And America.

sary."

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juices have been the passage of the bill by the Senate fixing a penalty But he forgot to explain why, of $15,000 or five years' imprison- if war is going to affect Britain ment in cases where Government adversely, Britain is going to officers publish or authorise pub- be foolish enough to contri-lication bute arms and munitions to

of predictions in cotton make fuct.

prices.

war an accomplished The bill has been sent to the House of Representatives.-Reu-

Robert. Dollar's Ships.

Captain Robert Dollar's name

cropped up in a discussion in a

ter's American Service.

Mitchell was 20th with Tom Williamson.

Second in Competition: Gene Sarazen.

The ball went

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The fact that the robbers used a yond mild agitation to boycott cinder boat bears out the contention Japanese goods, nothing import-that there was always something ant has occurred at Canton... dirty about their game.

NANKING'S NOTE.

What the Japanese Are Said to Have Done.

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A lawyer has had his pocket picked.... Strictly speaking, this le not legal.

How to get a nicely patterned suit... Lean back' In a Peak tram

car.

Serious allegations are made in the Chinese Nationalist Govern- ment's. Note to Geneva, according to a later Reuter message.

The Japanese forces are accus-

A gardener was dismissed for ed of firing on Chinese soldiers taking a plant from his employer's and killing Chinese civilians with garden. A rift in the lute caused out provocation at Tsimum on May by liftin' the root!

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After that, the Note says, the "Increase in Colony's business;" Japanese bombarded the re- says a heading.....and a decrease sidential quarter of Tsinan, kill-in our business men's club hours? ing and wounding over a thousand

people.

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Teatimonials

.... The

Mechanical musical instruments

are being advertised to lighten the day's housework.... But if we get the boy one the cook is sure to de- mand a wireless set.

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The guest who had trouble with hie r's, and who, when he asked his host if he could give him some- thing to weed, was gratefully. con- ducted to the lawn.

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Timber piles adrift are charac-

terised as a menace to shipping.

...we could name a few more here in Hong Kong.

"Two solicitors, Louis. Victor

TWO and Harold John Rich, were sum- moned at London Guildhall, the. first for driving a motor car with-

Which reminds us the above out a licence and the second for Mr.

The Japanese are also alleged news has already occasioned four 'employing him to do so. in the Note to have cut off the fainting fits, and, six heart attacks Vietor was fined 10s, and Mr. Rich nose of the local Commissioner among office staffs. Hospital re- 208,"-London report....So Victor for Foreign Affairs and to have ports are favourable, and an in was loser and Rich poorer. shot him and three subordinates. [crease in Home passenger traffic is

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The Japanese then, the Note anticipated.

What a great thing the interport continues, sent an impossible ulti-

tennis match at Shanghai will be matum and resumed fighting "Fashion smiles on Red Hats," If the Hong Kong ladies team won without waiting for a reply.

we are told. D'you remember and the men also won! The Note claims that the Chin- what we used to say about the ese authorities acted throughout blighters in 1914-187 with great moderation and begs the League of Nations to call on

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course, joined Hagen's gallery at

"A witty phrase has more than once been responsible for the re- News from the front-civil war turn of the sword to its scabbard," is still ceasing..

comments an historian. So the pun, too, is mightier than

the

Britain and Air-Statement in sword. the Commons.", .These two head-

Ings in Thursday's "China Mall"

the aviators gave a parting the 13th, following until the fin- were only another reminder of that salute in the shape of firing Verrey ish. Hagen continued to do well hot ingredient in the Farliamentary Lights."-S.C.M.P. .Must going home although some of his į atmosphere.

have been a Verey pretty sight, as recoveries were not quite so good

well as shapely. as previously.

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Speaking on witresses and law- yera the Chief Justice this week said, inter alia, that he will prevent

"Shingling secrets to be broad- Blaze of Excitement. cast," says a headline. On a per- The competition finished in a manent wave-length, probably, blaze of excitement... Compston and Sarazen, despite desperate "Life in the Navy to-day."--head-counsel, acting as a bull-y.... efforts, were unable to deprive line... Isn't that what men join and a witness from being cow-ed, Hagen of his "hat trick" of open to see? championships,

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Hagen, by worthy and courage- Money dumped on the market It is requested that no more ous play, mowed down Jurado's lately from this source is belleved jokes should be made about Aber- Jead and with relentless steadi-to prove difficult of absorption-vide deen.... There are no more. ness maintained the leadership Reuter, from Tokyo, about the with a level of excellency, despite Japanese Government's loan of

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"A student's prank; tries to blow the strain of the moment. He £70,000,000 to 85 banks.. went out in 36 and was in no dan- many a Hong Kong-ite will volun-end of the term at the Vienna ...up his Professor: Vienna-The ger till the 15th where he went tear to do all the absorbing on his colleges is always a critical' time into the bunker. He recovered own if they dumped it here instead. for the young students, who receive with a shot to four yards from the

a kind of certificate....they are pin and holed out in four. At the "When the $40,000 damages Beventeenth he laid an iron shot claim again came before the Chief generally taken to task if the results a yard from the pin and missed Justice......

are not up

to their Professor's "The case was one in which Kwik teacher had cause

expectations. The other day a to 'reason' with Djeon-yung.. .sued Tsang Fook

one of his pupila. Soon after- for $40 damagen, or alterna wards a parcel was delivered at his Compaton, needing 70, went tively, as money received by the de-home containing two pounds of out in 36. He did the 16th in two, fendant for the aise of the plaintif gunpowder and electric leaving himself two threes for a

," says Thursday's "Tele-which might have blown him to tie. He took 4 and 5.

graph" In announcing that judg-pieces."-London paper. Sarazen likewise needed two ment for $11,000 was agreed upon threes to tie but took two fouTA.

for three. He did the 18th in four.

Winner's Speech.

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batteries

It seems to be a critical time for professors as well. The Prince of Wales presented by the parties.

Somebody must have felt cheap the cup and expressed the hope that day!

Despite the number of local social that the Americans would keep

functions which are graced by the respectable Nam Pak Hong firm. and the Japanese. After asking

coming over and give us a chance Here the jingoists are in their The writer had mentioned the re-where and how long Captain second badly.

of "putting it over."

"I hear that one of the grins. presence of "Heads of departments" Hagen replied: "I do not want will be seen no more. This is Civil Service activities are more or element. By sheer weight of port that Chinese residents had Dollar had stayed before coming nearly over to the adjoining to bore you, but I am going to Comrade, which has been shot," less up to schedule. numbers, they shout, we can crush pledged themselves to contribute to Hong Kong, the broker main- Prince's course and finished within keep coming over."

local sports notes... .Is That So? Japan's army and navy. What of Mex. $15.000.000 in the event of tained that Captain Dollar must a few inches of a fence, tucked up Japan's tremendous advantage in war between China and Japan..

Hagen, to Reuter, said his

The typhoon season is coming but the possession of all the means

be committed to using his great in long grass.

Mr. Joshi, President of the Bom-one does not have to be hard up "Robert Dollar is not stopping influence towards securing Ameri

trouncing by Compston did him a He played the shot perfectly lot of good.

bay Textile Labour Union, has re-to talk about raising the wind. for waging war, one counters. over in Hong Kong, is he," asked can assistance. The jingolate reply with disdain a well-known broker. "No, but Dollar," the prospective patron four

"Why Captain from where he lay and got his "I came straight to Sandwich and ceived 21,000 rupees from Moscow, -but with full confidence that what has that got to do with Tai- asked. "Because he has ships in

worked until I knew every blade-Reuter. ....Yes, he must be Many Americana working in Jurado hit the hole at the last of grass on the course."

josny to get all that.

England are said to prefer to live China will get all the help she nan," a prospective patron inter- which munitions can be sent green. The ball slipped by and he needs in that direction from other vered.

Competon, though disappointed,

in that country. They are evid over.", the broker replied.

missed a yard putt back, taking was consoled by the fact that he Great Powers.

In New York a soprano has been ently devoted to the land of their The broker referred to the The subsequent argument six where he just missed a four. is going to America in Jime to at- turned into a contralto. This is berth. Britain will send shiploads of veteran shipowner's friendship reached fever heat. The writer Hagen, after a five first hole, tempt to win their championship. remarkable, but it is quite common, weapons and munitions. America for the Chinese and to the trade stayed long enough to see the played superbly out in 83.A will contribute her carloads of itinal antennettu which, in allege TOLCI JUS the vite which wa

Ray - returned 79-814, Stewart of course, for a bass to be turned We trust raCK-STROKE. gold. And if China cannot win to exist between the Americans intended for him.

179-310) 82 Ioriance S1-815- 106 & ERTICONS--Hinghaga thirsty that they are going to Macao for been playing on the Prince's Reuter.

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