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British Consul's Straight Talk in Shanghai.

"ALL DISMISSED.”

CHINA

TRAM - MEN.

Work Under Adverse Conditions.

UNSTINTED PRAISE.

Over 100 Indian warders from The management of the Calcutta Ward Road gaol paraded at the Tramways Company have not been British Consulate on June 23, says slow to appreciate the excellent con- the Shanghai Mercury, and, as alduct of their motor-imen and con- precautionary measure, the "Red ductors who have recently had to Maria", was called out, and in ad-carry out their duties under dan- dition the riot squad and additional gerous conditions, says the Ploneer. police were present. The warders The men have well merited the were on strike, desired to demon- flattering compliment paid to them strate, and also put their case be-at a meeting of the Company in fore the Consular oficialal

London, when it was truly remarked

It appears that two days ago a that the staff had earned the un- certain Indian attached to the stinted praise of the residents of gaol was promoted to a rank Calcutta.

similar to that of Sergt. Major, In the circumstances created by and such promotion did not meet disruptive movements many in- with the approval of a section of stances have been reported of grave the warders of a different caste, incendiarism resulting in the violent They wont on strike, then came to stoppage and damaging of passing the Consulate and their case was tram-cars. Had it not been for the carefully listened and con admirable fortitude of the workers sidered by Mr. A. P. Blunt. It would have been impossible to He told them that they had done maintain a public utility service in wrong in striking and should re- so important and vast a city na turn to the gaol and take their Calcutta.

to

Further Agitation.

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punishment like men. They left It would have been natural for the Consulate, but did not heed the the tramwaymen to shrink from fac. advice. Instead, they listened to ing. the danger awaiting them at agitators and refused to return to every turn. To the public the dis work,

location of the tramway traffic would have meant not only On June 23, In response to fur- enormous loss but great trouble. ther agitation they paraded at the It is only fitting that the chair- Consulate and demanded that fur-man of the company should not have ther consideration be given to been content with merely paying a their complaint, They did not, tribute to the sense of duty and however, behave badly and listen- loyalty of their employees, but have

lenders, Major Kennedy, and men's good conduct should be re- other high police officials, werecorded in their conduct sheets with present at the inquiry.

a view to affording them material

(National Frodel Higher A "PRAYING " PALM. ed to the commands of their given definite instructions that the

Certificate).

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PHENOMENON NEAR CALCUTTA.

CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE.

A "praying" date palm is attrac- ting throngs of villagers to a tank in Hanra village near Diamond Harbour, адуб the Statesmen (Calcutta).

Just before noon, Mr. A. P. benefit. Blunt gave instructions that the men form in a circle and address-

ed them to this effect. "Yesterday, INTREPID TRAMPS.

FOOT.

you came to me and made a com- plaint. I, as your mother and your father, advised you that you had done wrong in leaving the gaol and TO GO ROUND THE WORLD ON told you to go back and take your punishment like men. You did not! heed my order, but listened to The tree, which is nine feet in agitators and came, here again length and is growing on the aide this morning. One agitator. Burr of the tank, bends down from the Singh, has been arrested and will base of its trunk as the sun rises be dealt with by the British and the day grows hotter. The lowest point is reached at mid day by which time the top of the trunk sinks a distance of nearly four feet. In the cool of the even ing the tree gradually resumes its erect position, standing at an angle of 45 degrees.

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no sauvee what name but me He produces a dirty

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piece of paper an which is written 24641. Mr. Tupman was in an embarrassing position-he knew so many ladies, was not the man to spend hours perusing the Telephone Directory, so he spent an uneventful evening waiting for the second call. That was enough for him, he went out the next day and purchased the TELEPHONE HANDBOOK. Now he is able to tell in a few seconds who rang him up.

Contentment shows on the face of Mr. Tupman after his par- chase of the Handbook. His note book is the result of a survey of this book. He is genuinely satisfied, and does not regret buying this book of reference.

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A Briton and two Russians, who are making a tour of the world on foot, left Shanghal on Monday, ac- cording to information ob- authorities. All you men will be tained, and in Hankow will be dismissed immediately, all of you joined by a German citizen, who who would have had pensiona will will accompany them on the globe lose them. I, as your mother and trotting trip, says the Shanghai EMIGRANT DUPED. your father, order you to return to Times of June. 25. They Balled the gool and give back your from Shanghai for Nanking by the uniforms. I shall try to arrange steamer Tafu Maru, and it is an- passages to India for those of younounced, propose to walk to Han-j who leave Shanghai within two or kow.

EXPOSURES IN THE PHILIPPINES.

It is held that this "praying" is not unusual, being found more or three weeks. In the event of any The Briton is Mr. Randalet less in all trees, but owing to the further. agitation you will be dealt Philips.. The two Russians are angle at which the "praying" palm with. You will not be paid to-day. Lieutenant N. N. Stronin, who is DOLLAR LINE COMPLAINT. is inclined, it la more conspicuous, but will be paid within two or stated to be the head of_the_ex- proved that the three days. This is a promise. pedition, and Captain M. Eligtran- movement is primarily determined You are to leave this compound off. The walking tour of the by changes in temperature.

It has been

MOTOR ACCIDENT.

MALAYA.

Kuala Lumpur, June 28. As a result of a motor accident near Port Dickson in the early hours

of this morning, Company Sergeant Major Weekes, of the Negri Sembilan Volunteer Force, was in- jured and died a few hours later.

Mr. T. N. Gale was also seriously Injured and has since died,

No detalla concerning the acci- dent are yet available.

a section of the police.

PICKPOCKET JAILED,

CHINESE WITH EIGHT PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS.

Penang, June 11.

It

C. 3. M. Weekes was formerly a Chong Chew was charged here ember of the Welch Regiment, to-day with picking pocketė. now at Singapore, joined the was stated that he had eight provi- F.M.5.F. eight months ago, and was ous convictions.

He was sentenced to one year's District Sergeant Major and In- spector, Negri Sembilan. At the rigorous, imprisonment and to time of his death he was acting as main under the police aupervision Company Sergeant-Major of the of the district courts for two years. M.S.V.R.. School of Instruction at..

8 4,000 do. 75 Port Dickson.

500 Stamps $ 4 1,000

do. 1.800 da, 18

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150

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HONG KONG HEIGHTS

June 30,

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Manila, July 3.

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in the California banks of the PROFESSOR GUILTY. Filipinos will increase from $3,000,000 to at least $8,000,000. He also believes that the amount sent to the Islands yearly will in- crease.-Philippines Herald.

H.C.L. IN SHANGHAL

WORKERS SERIOUSLY - AFFECTED..

The 700 workers of the mechani-

cal department of the French Electricity, Tramway, and Water works Company, who have suspend- ed work to support their demand for

the dispute cannot be easily settled.

At the beginning, the Public Safety Bureau prohibited the workers from holding meetings. However, as the management of the Company has rejected the mediation of the Bureau of Social Affairs, the Public Safety Bureau has now allowed the workers to hold meet ings to discuss ways and means to settle the disputa. Special precau tions are being taken by the Chin ese authorities against activities by reactionaries.

ORDERED TO QUIT THE VARSITY.

LENIENCY SHOWN.

Manila, July 3. Professor Jose Teotico, of the Spanish department, University of the Philippines, who has been under investigation for the last

few days for his unauthorized teaching at the Mapua Institute of Technology, was sent a stern let- ter by President Palma reprimand-"

ing him for his conduct and order- ing him to sever his connection at once with the latter institution on penalty of a more drastic punish-

ment.

Professor Téotico, It was gather- ed from persons close to him to day, will beed the advice of the university president· and · accord- ingly quit his teaching job at Mapua. The letter of President Palnia was

based

upon Dean Kalaw's recommendation that leniency should be shown the erring professor.

quietly and at once. Any who do world was conceived in Shanghai not leave immediately will be and after a series of conferences Scores of poor Ilocano labourers dealt with. The British Govern- plans were laid and the course, and their families who have set ment is tired of agitation. Go." mapped out. The German, who their hearts, and saved every Within three minutes they all was in Shanghai at the time, ex. penny in order to go to Hawaii TWO EUROPEANS KILLED IN dispersed and were followed by pressed a desire to be one of the in search of better living con

an increase of pay and general im- Mean party and since he was obliged to ditions, are the victims of un- while, Barr Singh was in the Re- leave for Hankow, it was decided scrupulous labour recruiters and provement of treatment, are still on gistry at the Consulate under ar- that he would later join the party licensed brokers according to a strike, says the Min Kuo Fao of rest, and will appear in due course in that city.

complaint sent to Director Shanghai on June 25. Both the before the Magistrate.

Wherever possible, it is stated, Hermenegildo Cruz of labour by workers and the management have the party will travel on foot, waik G. A. Harrell, district passenger adopted a firm attitude, therefore, ing through part of China, Tibet, agent of the Robert Dollar Steam- India, Mesopotamia, Africa and ship company.

They also plan to The gang of crooked brokers is Europe. cross America and walk from believed to be headed by a trio New York to San Fran- who were among those labour re- cisco, then to New Orleans, where cruiters denounced in court last they will board a vessel for South year in connection with alleged awindling of labourers to Hawail. America.

It is understood that the party Director Cruz this morning order

the examination of the will travel with very light equip ed ment,

taking only necessities. affidavits of these brokers. He They are stated to have gon, to indicated that criminal action Nanking to complete official ar will be instituted against these rangements with Nanking officials brokers if sufficient evidence is

travel found against them...

As no reply has been received for full permission to through China.

According to reports received from the Chinese ataff of the Com

While the case of Mr. Teotico is Lieutenant Stronín, according to from the passenger agent of the pany to a letter requesting their

considered closed, it was learned information obtained in local Rus Robert. Dollar company in the assistance, the strikers sent

in highly responsible quarters this sian-circles, is a seasoned world Ilocano region, these brokers offer another letter urging them to As reported briefly, in our issue of Saturday, a motor accident hear

traveller, having visited most of to arrange for the passage of express their attitude and to render morning that the activities of cer the principal cities and countries labourers to either Hawail or the assistance. The strikers have furtain professors who are doing ex- Port Dickson in the early hours of

of the world. He, as well as other, United States. They even pro- ther issued a manifesto protesting tracurricular work outside the Saturday morning resulted in the.

members of the party, speak a mise the labourers that they could against the lockout by the manage Institution are being watched death of C. S. M. Weekes, of the Sunrise and Sunset in Hong number of languages and do not take them to their ships without ment and asking the public for closely by certain members of the Seremban, M.S.V.R, and of Mr. T. N. Gale of Sungel Siput, who was Kong for Junt (Standard time anticipate any trouble on that the necessary detention of 14 support.

It is rumoured that Russian attending the M.S.V.R. School of, of the 120th Meridian, East of score in the countries they pro days, an absolute requirement for

pose, to visit.::

all steerage passengers. In the mechanics are being employed by Instruction at Port Dickson Greenwich) are as follow:-

majority of cases, these recruiters the Company in place of the fall to return the passage money | strikers... AIR SPEED ATTEMPT of the labourers, who confidently

entrusted their savings to these Owing to the high cost of living, unscrupulous brokers, it was more than two thousand carpenters pointed out.

employed on steamships in Shanghal SCHNEIDER TROPHY PLANE These recruiters were active went on strike, following the SOLD TO PRIVATE OWNER.especially during the years 1927, refusal. by their employers of a 1028 and 1929. Unfortunately, demand for a rice allowance of 56 however, the court failed to prose- each per month. The strikers have One of the 230-miles-an-hour cute them during the time.requested the Kuomintang authori Gloster-Napler seaplanes built for Commenting on the reported ties to mediato the Air Ministry for the Schneider closing of saloons In California coas Trophy contest has been sold to a where Filipinos mingle with Owing to the high cost of living. private owner white girls, Director Cruz opined and as a large portion of their daily A director of the Gloster-Napier this morning that this would be earnings go to the rikisha owners company has stated that the pur for the benefit of the Filipinos, chaser intends to use the machine in He pointed out that the saloons in the International Settlement are A further attempt on the world and the gambling houses are the finding it difficult to make a living, speed record of 857.7 miles an hour, causes of the downfall of Filipinos says the China Times, As the made by the Supermarine Rolls abroad. He would like to see foreign rikisha owners are propoa« Royce 8:6.

these places closed to Filipinos. Ing to increase the charge for hire, The purchaser is understood to Director - Cruz belleves that rikisha Cooles wer bé" Mr. Amberat Villiers, who is an with these recreation places as a protest.“ expert on super

motor closed the Filipinos could save now operating in the Bettlement are car and aeroplano

He calculates the present saving Swned by Chinese rikisha honge.

From Information available, it is || believed that Mr. Weekes, who was at the wheel, lost control of the car. The injured man were removed to the Port Dickson Hospital and latar |- to the Beremban European Hospital, where both succumbed to their in- juries later in the day.

For the Information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points" on the Island and The Funeral,

Mainland is published:

SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN COLONY.

Sunrise Sunset

3.m. p.m.

July

8:

5.44 7.11

9

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10

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11

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12

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13:

5.46 7:11

14:

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Island.

Victoria Peak

Signal Station,

Mt Parker

Mountain Lodge

Thé Eyrie

Feet.

1828 17774 1784 1725 1725

Peak Hotel

Talkoo Sanatorium

⠀⠀⠀ An' impressive military funeral *

took place that evening. The two coffins, draped in Union Jacks, were borne to the grave by members of the M.S.VR The Rev. F. W. J Reynolds officiated and an M.S.V.R."| firing party under Sgt. Carlyle, of the Welch Begiment, Ared three volleys at the grave side. detach- BOS ment of the M.B.V.R. formed a 1000.

guard of honour and the M.V.I. was

15.

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6.497.10 5.49 7.10 5.49 7.30 5,50 7.09 $5.507.09

6.617.08

5.517.07

M Davis

877

Bowens

297

also represented. A bugler from the FMS Police sounded the last

5.52 17.07

5.52 7.06 6.62 7.08

Among those présent were me

1971

bere of the MSVR. Seremban.–

8124

Melay

Forte

5.517.08

6.527.05

£6.58€17.05.

6.547.05

as hire fee, the public rikisha coolles

board.

Most of the professora de Founced to be having extra- curricular activities are in the colleges of liberal arts and education. The case of

dia Professor Teotico was covered and investigated because one of his students in the Mapua institute squealed and testified in the probe conducted by Dean Kalaw Philippines Herald.

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