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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1929,
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HONG KONG
A GREAT PEOPLE
POLICE SERGEANT'S SUICIDE
BRITISH MINISTER'S TRIBUTE TO CHINESE BLEW BRAINS OUT!
CHINA AND THE LEAGUE
"Britain Regrets Grave Disorders in Falestine
THE PEACE PACT.
The British Foreign Minister, Mr. Arthur Henderson, in ad- dressing the delegates at the League Council at Geneva yesterday, welcomed the recent speech of Dr. Wu. in which the Chinese dele- gate said that China would cordially co-operate in the work of dis- arinament. Mr. Henderson spoke of the "great Chinese people," and expressed the earnest hope that China would collaborate with the League of Nations in its work of pacification.
Referring to the Palestine disorders, Mr. Henderson said that the British Government profoundly regretted these grave and unfor- tunale occurrences. The Government, however, had no intention of reconsidering its tenure in Palestine
TRAGIC AFFAIR IN CENTRAL
STATION
SERVICE REVOLVER USED
MURDER SEQUEL
TAIPO PRISONER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
HUNG BY SINGLET IN CELL
Accused of murdering a clans man at Pingchau, Teipo, a Chin- ese prisoner who appeared before the Police Magistrate yesterday, attempted to commit suicide in his cell in the small hours of this
Sergeant J. A. Dyerson, of the Hong Kong Police, committed sui-morning. cide at about half past eight this morning. His action is mystify ing in that no motive can be ad- duced
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.
-The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/11 3/16.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
GREAT SCHNEIDER TROPHY RACE
THE GOLDEN ARROW
MUCH ACTIVITY AT CALSHOT
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PERHAPS ITS EYES!
Some forme of eyestrain cause biliuasnebs. Our 'examination will quickly determine whether you need glasses or not. We never prescribe glasses unless they are necessary.
LAZARUS
Hong Kong's Only European Optician. 13, Queen's Road, Central Telephone Mr. Cooper G. 2203 for appointment.
IS THAT SOP
Thoughts Terse, Perverse—and Worse
The principal age
AIR STATION
BRITAIN TO RETAIN TITLE? coinage:
London, Yesterday.
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The "Kau Sing" has been causing some confusion.....
The local coal industry is not so black as it was..
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These, water polo players are still making a splash in the Colony,
In the glare of electric lights As he was on remand. he wore half-naked men were seen tolling fr his own clothing in the detention almost tropical heat all night long cells in Taipo Police Station. He at Calshot Air Station. tore up his singlet with which he They were engineers and mecha- Shortly before the tragic event, suspended himself by the neck, Jaics, feverishly preparing the The chewing gum industry ought
and Italian Schneider to do well in Manchewria. Sergeant Dyerson, who was on the from the ground, but was seen in British "Reserve staff" of the Criminal time by Police officers on duty. machines in readiness for tests of Investigation Department, had his Artificial respiration was sue their seaworthiness, which started breakfast as usual, prior to going cessfully resorted to and the man at 7 am.
to Victoria Jail The seaplanes must taxi so far, on duty at about 9 o'clock. His was transferred quarters are on the top floor of this morning. It was the inten- take off and alight so many times, the old wing in Central Station. tion to commit him for trial at and then be moored so long. where roside a number of junior the September Criminal Sessions. !
Some British "Hopes". European officers. From here a The alleged murder was commit-
London, Later.
The Budget figures are stagger bridge leads to a new block be- ted on August 7 and the prisoner.
Engineers and mechanics working ing-Cannot the Police arrest on the Gloster-Napier monoplane them? tween the Station and Victoria was arrested some days later.
"Golden Arrow," of which so much Jail where there is a lavatory.
Sgt. Dyerson was found in the lavatory when he was still breath-
All those under arrest in connection with the outbreaks would ing, but he succumbed on the way be tried by the ordinary Courts, and not by Martial Law.
OUR TENURE TO REMAIN
to hospital. A bullet had pierced the right temple and come out of the other side of the head.
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REPORTS OF STEAMERS JUST
ARRIVED
There is never a lack of lakhs when a rich man passes away,
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When the Government makes up its mind it simply won't Budget.
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We hope to help the Government to spend, $22,031,479. next year.
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A paper found it worthy of mention that a baby was born in a Chinese hospital without legs.
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No mention is made of the number of folk born without brains.
A garage in Kowloon is called "Sing Hop Long."-Why not Sing- Hop Along?
A few deals in "arms" may be expected soon-the dance season is not far off.
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The Netherlands Indies has de-
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was expected, were most disappoint- A localised version of wellclared Hong Kong infected with ed after a night's toil preparing her known Scottish air: "Ye Bonnie plague.-Rats! for this morning's trials to find Banks of L. S. Dea." their efforts to overcome the petrol- feeding trouble fruitless. ahe will only be the reserve for the
race.
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in Tin Hau Street
Whilst worshipping in a temple В Chinese Bad joss, indeed. woman had her pocket picked.--
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People who are "atruck dumb" at the most trifting of "sensa-
ants of Palestine, were anxious that he was promoted Lance-Sergeant, jarrived here this morning at 1 o'clock, Lieut. D'Arcy Greig) wore wheelel tional" news are ineligible to join |
set-mentioned piloted by Flight-
out for trials, followed by two Italian machines, Macchi 62 and Macchi 67.
In regard to the typhoon, which did On Leave Recently
not come within 300 miles of Hong, The other British representatives, Joining the Force in December, Kong, the s.s. "Chinhua."a British yes the Rolls-Royce Supermarine $6, 1923, when he was 25 years of sel from Haiphong reports that she and Supermarine Napier $5 (the age, Sgt. Dyerson was 30 at the countered rough weather during her Geneva, Yesterday. Chat the Council being indirectly res- Speaking before the League Coun-ponsible for the welfare of the inhabit-time of his death. In June, 1924, voyage from Hofhow to this port. She ei to-day, Mr. Arthur Henderson ex-
The 3.5. "Michael Jebsen" reports pressed pleasure at the recent speech of
He served on the Criminal Inves- "Strong easterly winds. Heavy swell the Chinese delegate, and said that
tigation Department at Headquar- She entered port yesterday at 7.45 p.m. the British delegation welcomed what
ters and went on leave recently, from Swatow. he said, and looked forward with en-
returning a little
over a month couragement and help to the collabora-
ago, when he resumed duty in the tion of the great Chinese people with
same branch.. He was then ap- the active operations of the League.
In the ddate at the Assembly on the report of the League's work, Dr. C. C. Wu, first Chinese delegate, said that China war a most powerful and peace-loving nation, and would cordial. ly co-operate in the work of disarma- ment Speaking of disarmament, he said that Chim had learned in the past that a peaceful nation which did not protect itself against aggression did not get peace, but invited further aggres- sion.]
Everts in Palestine
› Geneva, Yesterday. Mr. Arthu: Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary. addressing the Longue Council, on the events in Pales. tine, said that the British Government regarded the Mandate as a trusteeship. It most profoundly regretted the grave and unfortunate incidents which bad occurred It was difficult to offer a full ex- amination of the causes of the disturb- Ences until onder was more completely restored. He hesitated to say that the disorders were definitely ended, but it might said that the situation had, teen kept in hand, but he emphasised that martial law was not in force. The participants in the disturbances were being tried in the ordinary courte.
Mr. Henderson declared that the Bri- tish Government had no intention of reconsidering the tenure of the British Mandate in Palestine, and repeated the verbatim statements made in that con- nection and the scope of the enquiry as embodied in the Colonial Office com- munique.
[The Colonial Office announced that & Commission of Enquiry will proceed to Palestine this month to enquire into the immediate causes of the recent out breaks, including the extent to which they may be regarded as preconcerted, or due to organised action. The Colonial
Office stated that there
is no idea of reconsidering the British tenure of the Palestine mandate. No enquiry is contemplated which might alter Great Britain's position in re- gard to the mandate, or the policy laid down by the Balfour Declaration. The enquiry now initiated, therefore, will be limited to the immediate emergency When the rsport is received the Gov- ernment will earnestly consider along what lines, within the terms of the mandate, their future polley in Pales tine should be directed.]
the British representative should er- lighten them as far as possible.
In reply, Mr. Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary, said that the Bri- tish Government regarded the mandate for Palestine in the light of a trustee- ship, and he thought that the Prime Minister in his speech fully expressed
the British Government's regret at the disturbances. Although order had now been almost completely restored, it was difficult to give any definite explana tion of the circumstances in which the disturbances began. The situation was now well in hand.
Mr. Henderson laid emphasis on the fact that martial law had never been resorted to. The Government, he said,
pointed acting Detective Police Sergeant.
Sgt. Dyerson had always been of a quiet disposition and appear- ed to be reserved, even towards colleagues. But there was no fin- arcfal nor departmental trouble which might have preyed on his mind. He is described By superiors as a very efficient Police officer and was both liked and res- pected. His unfortunate death is
have already issued a statement show- ing what steps have been taken to as- certain the immediate causes of the regretted by all ranks in the dispute and a tommission under Sir Force. Walter Shaw, is being organised for this purpose.
Varied Career
A native of Stepney, Sgt.
"I may remind you that a Declaration Dyerson is known to have seen ser
as to its policy in Palestin has already vice during the Great War.
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been issued by my Government, and it had a varied career and was in is fully prepared to observe all it the Police of Palestine and also obligations under the Mandate. The at one time in the Royal Irish inquiry instituted will deal with the in- Constabulary. His "trade" mediate needs of the situation, and will joining the Hong Kong Police was not be extended to any questions of given as that of perfumer. major policy." British Wireless Ser- vice.
was not married.
Return of the Jews
London, Yesterday. The Colonial Office states that the situation in Palestine is reported to be quiat in all districts.
Our forces are actively employed in searching for hidden arms and appre- hending suspects. The Jewish colonies. are being reoccupied in the Safed and Haifa districts.--Reuter.
EARLIER CABLES
Victims of Aggression
Geneva, Testerday.
Mr. Arthur Henderson, addressing the Assembly, stressed the importance
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As a European detective officer, be carried, as is usual, a standard 38 (long) revolver, which was the weapon he used to end his life.
At the time of writing, it could not be ascertained whether an in- quest will be held but the time of the funeral has been fixed for 4
p.n to-morrow,
LOCAL ESTATES
CAPTAIN INNES, TORMERLY OF TAIKOO
LEAVES $96,800 HERE
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"FINE GENERALLY "
"N.E. winds. moderate; fine generally" is the forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to- morrow for Hong Kong, the ad- jacent toast and Formosa Channel.
At 10.58 am, Yo-day the Royal Observatory, Kowloon, reported: "The anti-cyclone now covers South Manchuria and North Japan. A depres- sion lies over Indo-China and à typhoon or depression is situat- ed near Naha, moving N.N.W."
The American Consulate- General has received the tele- gram quoted below from the Manila Observatory:-
Friday. 9 p.m. Cyclone ar Typhoon S.E. of Naha, moving N. or N.N.E.
CANTONESE CLASS
NOW RESUMING AT THE UNIVERSITY:
The Italians have only flown one! of the new Macchis and had to effect repairs at night to get Major Bern- hardi's machine ready for the trials.
The Final Tests Three British and three Italian machines have successfully emerg-
the Philharmonic Society.
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Not observed heretofore that the much postponed Volunteer concert has now been fixed for the 13th-Isn't that "asking for ft"?
The agenda for the Football Council ΟΥΣ Tuesday includes ed from the taking off and alighting) "Clubs officialed for the year
tests, and are now moored to buoys 1929-30."Is this a Dutch distinc- for six hours for the seaworthiness | tion? tests-Reater.
TROPHY THRILLS
Prince of Wales Witness Trials
London, Yesterday.
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With wonderful celerity a con- temporary was enabled on Septemn ber 4 to publish (exclusively of course) a Harbin cable of Septem- ber 5.
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An amah named Ho Ho figured
Six British and Italian seaplanes, in a Court case as a witness, the which will compete for the Schnef- Police stating that it was with der trophy to-morrow, successfully difficulty she could be induced to passed the preliminary tests to-day.attend.---Ho, ho!
The British planes went through
the trials without accident, but - The C.A.A. swimming events there were thrills when it was seen will not be decided. over 100 that the second Italian machine metres, either gas or otherwise, "New Macchi," piloted by Lieuten- in spite of a notice to the con- ant Monti, had failed to rise at the trary in a morning paper. first attempt When the plane rose
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at the second attempt both British Mr. M. K. Lo, as an elected and Italians joined in ringing member of the Sanitary Board is cheers: Six machines later, suc-aggrieved because he does not yet cessfully completed their tests for sit on a Committee-When he seaworthiness. They were after-does will he be aggrieved if the ward towed in from the buoys to ratepayers sit on him? which they had been fastened, taken up the slipway, and brought The orthodox way for some sub- ashore and placed in guarded hang- ordinate officials in Government Departments when answering the Experts predict perfect weather telephone is to "ring off" when Every facility is given to students to conditions for the event. "Sea and they can't give an intelligent re take courses suited to their needs, or wind alight, visibility good," is ply. The mentality of them! the demands of their principals.
The Cantonese Class at the Univer, sity has been carried on for 2 years, and is now entering upon its sixth term, (and advertisements in our columns draw ars.
attention to the occasion. -
their forecast for to-morrow. The
As such oppurtunities are available Prince of Wales flew down to Cal-
A newcomer entered
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The Colonial Secretary may be said to have cut a fine figure during his Budget speech.
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Wire pulling may be done in politics but not in houses in course of construction in Kowloon,"
Offenders in lottery cases are said always to have their fines paid by a syndleate-Syndicated sin!
A Chinese who ran across the road was knocked down by a Guy bus. What was the guy thinking about?
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"Twenty shells were fired at the building and some hit the mark." German exchange has been weak since.
"Where there is water there is danger" And when there is some- thing in the water there is more danger
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An upright man who was downright good friend has left the Colony in the person of Mr. A. E.
Wright.
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The weaving of grass cloth has been on the decline in Kwangtung.- And so the supply of grass widows is on the ebb.
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An "Infectuous" smile was un- earthed by a seribe in the Kowloon Court during the week.-Tis not a notifiable disease.
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Traficers in Children. The Week's Sport.
The authorities at Kai Tack have to cope with folks who steal coping stones-When they're copped by the cops they cop it
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The Mayor of Chicago is thinking of copying the "cattle pon" aystem of buses at Kowloon Point for the
in the Colony it is hoped that many shot from London and saw the merchants' shop to enquire where greatest city in the world."
more students will size them.
In these days every one knows the
value of knowledge of the language of
a place which he may be living, and
Captain Robert Innes, some time reafdents here should all acquire a of pressing forward with Disarmament Marine Superintendent in Hong knowledge of Cantonese, and thus get without delay.
MRS. DA SILVA
FUNERAL AT ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
trials-British Wireless Service.
ANCIENT AFRICA
RUINS OF AN UNKNOWN RACE
Many conscientious office workers in Kowloon were disappointed that the typhoon alarm gave no chance of a half holiday during the week,
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'a certain. Bank was situated; only to be told they stocked all kinds of brands.-But 'twas a draft and not a draught that was required.
Rather regrettable to hear, on | the authority of the senior morn-
The KO. Scottish B. gove Captain Professor Frobenius, who is ing paper, that Belgium tribes are
Dobbie and the Master of Napler studying the Zimbabwe ruins, be starting to march on Palestine three hearty cheers and a "tiger."- lieves that the ruins were the Praps they want to raise a loan
The Battalion is now so much the centre of an ancient civilisation from the Jews before it's too late. poorer. In the area between Lake Ngasa and Basutoland.
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Wolverhampton
He hoped that the proposed Treaty Kong of the China Navigation Co., into friendly relations with the people as regards financial assistance to Ltd. (Messrs. Butterfield & Swire), States, victims of aggression, might be who died at St. Mary's Hospital, converted into a general convention for Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A. on signature before the end of the Assem- January bly. Britain would sign it, subject to Hong Kong valued at $96,800. Let- 27, 1929, left estate in certain safeguards, including a provi-ters of administration have been sion that its benefits were only avail- able to signatories of the proposed granted to the widow, Mrs. Auan Treaty of Disarmament.
supporter Innes. From 1913 until Captain
The professor consideri that denies that his pets were beaten Innes retired last year, he and his wife lived in Hong Kong. In 1928 at No. 1 Victory Avenue, Homuntin on this race understood mining and last Saturday by the Wednesday, Britain did not believe it possible to they went to London and then, early in the advanced ago of T. She geology and minerals, Beauti paper on Wednesday. The Pom- Thursday evening of Mrs. A. H. M. da had a remarkable knowledge of as reported in a local morning M. Briand declared that the French adopt the present form As a model Government had taken.
*this the necessary Treaty for strengthening the means of,
year, crossed over to the was the widow of MAH. M. da Silva, fully constructed shafts were pay boys admit that they were the measures to prevent an aggravation of preventing war, and therefore, proposed United States of America, where who predeceased her about seven sunk, and he is certain that nickel vanquished. dieorders from the Syrian side. He did its reference to a third committee for Captain Innes died. not think there would be a recrudes. modification in accordance with the cence of the trouble. Reuter.
Peace Pact.
Disorders in Syria
Geneva, Later.
BRITISH LOSSES?
Conflicting, Reports Front Palestine
London, Yesterday.
The Colonial Office states that there
A Model Treaty
The death occurred at her residence
Why should it surprise masy to hear that the total sum expended by the Water Control Office amounted to only $182,1477-Pass along the balance sheet, please!
Aviation is becoming increas- ingly popular in the Civil Service Big Chinese Estate
four grandsons to mourn her loss. bably exported to Egypt and A Jocal sheet describes Taing-judging by the number of flying Mr. Lau Yu-fong, alias Lau The funeral, took place yesterday Samaria. He is convinced that tao at the foot of a photo that visits paid to their offices in the Mr. Henderson pointed out that un- Shung-wab, who died on September evening at the Roman Catholic Ceme the ruins discovered could not pos- might have been taken anywhere, course of single day. der the covenant of the League, Gov- 21. 1927, at No. 14, Granville-road Father Spade officiated, and there was sibly be fortresses, because they as "the first health resort in the tery, at Happy Valley, The Rev. eraments had not renounced complete- Kowloon, left $494,000. The sole large number of relatives and the salth & work was regarded as all its revenue from advertising in effecting the arrest of a Chinese ly the right to "private war," but the Peace Pact filled in the gap. He there executrix is Lau Fuk-chi, concubine, friends present
months ago. She leaves two sons and and bronze were found, and pro-
føre submitted a draft resolution that of No. 7, Wyndham-street, who is A large number of floral tributes it was desirable to re-examine articles also sole beneficiary. twelve and fifteen of the covenant, with
Formerly of Baltimore, Maryland,
a view to bringing the covenant in line U.S.A., Mr Charlie Tom, alias Hom with the wider outlawry of war provid- Wat-fong, alias Quong Kim Kee,
NEW DEACONS
is no confirmation of unofficial reports which have ben circulated to the effected by the Peace Fact-Reater, that an engagement has taken place at Gaza, in which British forces were al leged to have been in action against Bedouins from Sinai Peninsula, and to have suffered heavy losses. On the. contrary, later official reports from the same area indicate that all is quiet there
The People's Welfare
The "China Mail" is authorised by the Bishop of Victoria to state that Mr. Sham Hon-san is to be made Deacon to-morrow, on behalf
were sent.
alias Quơng Kim, who died up. It is ordered that the Head of the country in May, 1927, left $33,500 Sanitary Department, or any officer in Hong Kong. This is bequeathed deputed by him in that behalf, shall to his son, Mr. Hom Lee, No. 69, Bonham-strand Easte
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are easy' of access on all sides. Far East-Praps that's where
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sacred, and the finding of cruciand subscriptions comes from. bles and implements suggests that the buildings housed metal- workers,
COVERNMENT SERVICE
An observant reporter was able to report that the K.O.S.E. Band arrived "with their instalments"
A purser was jointly instrumental
bag snatcher in Burd Street-But for him and an Indian school boy. the b-u-rr-d might have flown,
The Sanitary Board opposed the to see Capt. Dobbie and the opening of wells and the Govern- Master of Napier off-Fancy sugment opened them. Now that the gesting that Scots Bandsmen give Sanitary Board bas opposed their parting greetings by instalments! closing the Government will likely.
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close them!
Mr. William James Carrie resumed be the competent authority and hè duty as Head of the Sanitary Depart ia empowered to deu with any nient and Registrar of Births and nuisance under section 162 of the Deatha on September, 17
A contemporary's "Diary mis- Public Heatch and Buddings Ordin- Mr. Edward Lewis Agassiz rearmed led a number of people interest ance, 1903, as enacted by the Public duty as Oficin! Receiver in Banked in the English Association to rupter and Registrar of Trade Marks of the Bishop of the Philippine Mining Administration's mines for Ordinance, 1927.- Section 162 of the
The total output of the Kailan Health and Buildings Amendment and Letters Patent on September 2. trek to the Cathedral Hall or Islands; and that Mr. Chun Yan the week ended. August 24 mount Public Heald And Balldings Ordinspointed Mr. Alexander William George Phil" in full possession. The His Excellency the Governor has ap Monday afternoon, only to find the lasp is to be made Deacon to-morrowed to 78,040 tons, and the tales nace, 1903, relates to water closete Herder Grantham to be a Pelles Magia, intruders made a speedy exit and the disturbances in Palestine and wald for work la this Diocese.
during the period to 60,314 tons, and water bed urinale
trate, with effect from September 5. sang a different tune.
At a mesing of the League of
Nations Comell at Geneva M. Fol-
care, the Fronth Foreign Minister, who
reported on the Mandates, referred to
The absolute scarcity of "news". in the Colony is emphasised by a Singapore paper giving promin
a Wave of Suicide in Can ence in a Hong Kong Letter to
and a "Bias Bay Pirate Chle tured!"
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