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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1921.

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OIL IN SARAWAK.

*** KILL ALL, SPARE NONE."

PEKING ORDER TO EXTERMINATE

SOUTHERNERSÜ:

CANION INFORMATIOS, BUREAU, }

WORLD THEATRE

PRONE. 1337

PHONE, 1337

THE SHELL GROUP'S ACTIVITIES.

On July 20th a new Company was in corporated in Kuching, Sarawak, to take over the Oil interests previously admin. Canton: September 3rd.. It was the istered by the 'Anglo-Saxon Petroleum | boast of Attila that griss "never grow Co., Ltd. in Miri. The new Company again where once his horse's "bool had in the Sarawak Diffèids; Lhalted," and trod. If the Peking Premier, Chin Yun- it takes over a field which is likely to pong, were to have his way no Southernor prove one of the best oil producing helds would live again where once his brother's in territory under the protection of the Northern hordes had warred in the

South: The following is British Government..

a. telegrum After many years of scientific prospect, which the Tuchun of Hunnan has folt ing the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co. compelled to communicate to the Nation Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Talace. Ltd. were rewarded for their trouble and from his seat of Government at Chang- expenditure by the appearance of Targa sha. The original has appeared in the quantities of oil of good quality, and vernacular press in most parts of China experts are agreed, that this field holds not under the subjection of the Super- out the greatest "possibilities for the Tuchunate:- future. The field already exploited in Sarawak has already given an extra ordinary rate of production, and the oil horizons have proved numerous and ex- Euch month yield tend over a large area. becomes gredter and now approximates 700 tons of crudo per day. The most noticeable feature of the Seld is the aver age daily output per producing well, which from

figures published in the Petroleum Times dated January 29th,

is higher than that of most of the

19cing wells of the fields of Cali-:

THE TELEORĀM.

On the capture of Ting Shih Chino

Entirely under British Management.

"Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th Sept.

8.15 pm.

TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION

prosents

MARGARET BLANCHE

in

"A PLACE in

town in Southern Hupeb where the Peking Premier's brother had his head- quarters], our troops found a decoded telegram from the Peking Premier, Chin Yao-poog: to his brother, Brigadier General Chin Tun-do It "Your telegram received. The reads: Southerners are like beasts and brutes. You are right to give them no quarter. Kill all, spare none. Meet decoir with deceit. Fance with them. Put every chance to profit. Do not heed their talk of peace. We must kill them before the work is done. If they again make overtures, bid them go to Inspec tor-General Wu Fel-fu. You are also to act as he directs and submit your views for his approval. I have already sent you 12 machine-guns... Iam 5.15 p.m. also hurrying on with the ammunition. My attention has been drawn to the wounded officers and men. They will bo compensated. Be sure not to use up your men too much: save their strength, also your ammunition.", Do not fight recklessly. Be cautious and pru- dent. We know not when fighting will Therefore, conserve your fight- ing power. Your brother. Yua-peng. Noon, 113th (August 13th).. Seal."

CEASE.

forain, so that an unusually high.output can be anticipated as now wells, dre brought in. which is being done as fast as drillers and material can be landed. A number of areas, in addition to the area from which production is at present being

obtained, have for some time past been under. lavestigation by the Com pany's geologists, and the indications sc far found and the very favourable reports received give good reason to expect fur ther large and successful development areas in the future. The crude oil, more. ever, is of very valuable quality produc ing kerosene, benzine, and liquid fuel. of excellent quality. For some time,past the crude has been refined on the spot. and the Company are now doubling their refinery capacity in order to cope with thephenomenal increase in output. ⠀

A RIGHTEOUR CAUSE. "Situated as it is within three days of Hunan and, as a sworn brother of Wu *Chao-Heng-ti, who is the Tuchun of Singapore, and within reasonable proxim ity to the main trade routes from Singa Pei-fu, is believed to be still loyal to pore to Hongkong and Manila, and from the latter, adds: "In the present cam- Java to Hongkong, its geographical paign. Hunan troops are doing no more position-Long 114 E. and fint, 4.24 N. than assisting the self-Government move- is most advantageous bath for purposes Hent in the neighbouring province of of supplying Eastern markets and for Hupch: it is a righteous cause. Yet the purposes of bunkering oil-driven vessels. Peking Premier dares to be so heartless Loading

is done through submarine pipe and ruthless. It behoves the Nation to lines carried out 23 miles from the shore call hits to strictest account." where there is ample depth of water for

the largest vessels, These fines are

believed to be the longest submarine oil pipelines in the world. A third line 14,880 fest in length was successfully launched August teth. and will shorte be in use. These lines enable ship to be

londed and despatched exceedingly quickly.

The situation and development of Miri is unique. Instead of, as one would expect, a very hot climate it is exceed. ingly cool had healthy. In accordance with the Shell Company's usual policy, great pride "has been taken in providing adequate recreation and amusements for the whole community, and to-day Miri enjoys all the facilities of larger centres. including tennis, golf, se-bathing,. 4 good cinema and a motor bus service to connect up with the outlying eil produs ing arena. A large farm is in operation for the comfort of the community, and ice plant, Vegetable gardens, etc.,

which permits the colony being practically self- supporting with the exception of rice, all of which is supplied by the Company.

at a low cost.

On June 1st, 1921, His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements visited Miri, and made a tour of the felda and expressed his admiration for the energy and skill displayed in the exploitation.work.

The Sarawak Government gives the Company every encouragement in its un- remitting search for this valuable pro- duct, and the future of Sarawak, as an oil-producing country and of the Sarawak OilGelds, Ltd. is extremely rosy.

CROWN COLONIES.

THE ANNUAL REPORTS..

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"A BRITISH WAR TABLET

IN MANILA.

A beautifal tablet in memory of the 14 members of the Manila Club who died in the world wür was unveiled

on

THE SUN"

Retaliation Conquer a Betrayer. PATHE'S NEWS and COMEDIES. MATINEE PROGRAMMES

Tuesday & Wednesday:-DESERT GOLD.- Thursday-Vanishing Trails, 8 & 9 Episodes. 7.15 pm Tuesday to Thursday:-Vanishing Dagger 5 & 6 Episodes. BOOKING at Messrs MEHTA & CO., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, Popular Prices, Tram & Motor Cars waiting at the termination of performance-

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WORLD THEATRE

A

GRAND

BENEFIT

CONCERT

On Friday, September 9th.

Sunday, August 25th, at the Manila in aid of the Widow of the late Lance-Corp. Way, 2nd Wilts. Club, Calle San Marcelino, by the acting British Consul-General, Mr. Paske Smith, in the presence of a representative gather- ing of British residents,

Mr. Puske-Smith made un cloquent address in which be paid tribute to the to the patriots whose names are engraved on the marble centerpiece of the tablet. Those whose memories are thus perpet uated are R.. W. Barrett, N. A. Black, C. D. Blackie, B. F. Chapman, D. M. Cunningham, G. L. Davidson, R. S Findlay, E. C. Griffith H J. Jones, Russel, A. Skoze-Smith, and H. Warnock. Marcus McGregor, N. M. Robertson, T. Sixty-three British subjects from Manila

saw war service.

Rev. G. F. Mosher, Episcopal Bishop of Manila, pronounced the unveiling prayer and benediction.

The tablet, designed by Mr. C. B. Nelson, is of highly polished hardwood and bears a bronze design on which are date of the war. inscribed, the name of the club and, the

Many wreaths were received for the

occasion.

PROVINCIAL SELF. GOVERNMENT IN - CHINA. FUKIEN FOLLOWING THE LEAD OF.

HUPEH.

In the House of Commors on July 6th. following the footsteps of the Hupeb The Asiatic News Agency reports that Lieut.-Colonel 'James asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is people, who have succeeded in ousting Tuchun Wong Chan-yuan from Wuchang the practice to compile for each of the the Fokien people, under the leadership Crown Colonies an annual general Be of General Lia Yus, a retired officer di port to be presented to Parliament con- the Chinese army, and other prominent taining official particulars of the trade, men, have organized what they call !! the revenus, vital statistics, and general in self-governing troops of Fokien whose formation relating to the Colony during sole object is to drive put Tuchun Li the year; whether these Reports are Nao-cht and then proclaim self-Govern- frequently issued so long after the period ment for this province after the model with which they deal as to be almost of Hunan and Kwangtung. At the com useless for the purpose for which they are mencement, the leaders of the self- intended; whether, in the case of St governing army are demanding from the Lucia, one of the Windward Islands of Peking Government the abolition of the the British West Indies, no annual Rs- Tuchun system in Fokien and they will rise

revalt port has been published since that for in against the authorities if their the year 1815-16; and what steps ho pro-

request" be not accepted by the North poses to take to secure greater prompt- Berious trouble is brewing-in Fokien. ness in the preparation of these Reports which for many persons provide the only

accomible means of obtaining essential IF YOU WEAR TORIOS. information?

Mr Wood: An annual general report you know you have done the best. If you do containing the information referred to is

compiled by the Administration of each not, you have not yet done the best you can to Colony, and it has been the practice

hitherto to present the Reports to give your eyes comfort. It is possible to correct Parliament. In the interests of economy, the visions of oyes that need ginases without however, it has been decided to issue

these Reports Stationery Office publi- using Toric lenses. It would also be possible cutions in future. It is fact that into se a motor car without pneumatic tyres, the case of Bt. Lucia no annual Report

has been published since that for the but it would not be as comfortable. If you year 1915-18A Teview of the dates on have failed to find real eye comfort, try a pair which the reports of various colonies of Tories, their deep inner curve conforms to had been received was recently made în the Colonial Office, and reminders were the natural motions of your eye. Toric lenses sent to the governors of all colonies and of any prescriptions are mannfactured by the protectorates from which reports were Hongkong Optical Co., Successors to Clark & overdue. It is hoped that these remind Co. Manufacturing & Retracting opticians, ers will have the effect of expediting the located in 63, Queen's Bond, Central,-ÁDVT. preparation and transmission of the re

ports.

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Under the Distinguished Patronage

of

H.E. The Governor. Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G.

H,E. The Officer Commanding the Troops, Lieut.-General

Sir George M. Kirkpatrick, K.C.S.I., K,C.B. The Commodore, W. Bowden-Smith, C.B.E.. Col. Wyndham & Officers of the and Wilts.

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