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THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3011, 1923.

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· VLADIVOSTOCK SUPRISES. EVIDENCE OF EFFICIENCY: WORK AND ECONOMY.

RECORD CARGO LOADING.

of

YAUMĀTI CRIMINALS.

ANOTHER SUSPECT ARRESTED.

On Saturday night Police Inspector

BAG SNATCHERS!

INTERESTING · CASE AT THE MAGISTRACY.

SPORT

FOOTBALL

HK FA, MEETING,

able to attend.

H.M.S. Carlisle and H.M.S.. Despatch

wore struck out of the leagues and their records for the season are to be erased..

Angus of the Police and May of the United were transferred to the Hongkong

Timothy Murphy conducted a raid on a atory of how police investigations in tra-house at No. 11, Argyle Street, Yauan entirely different case led to the arrest Lt, W. H. Thornton, R.G.A. presied Further evidences that the Soviet mati, and secured the agrest of an armed and ultimate imprisonment of three bag over a full meeting of the H.E.F.A. 84 Government of Vladivostok is making in. The man wade an attempt to draw snatchers was told in Mr. Lindsell's overy effort to establish a record of 4 revolver from his girdle, but the police Court at the Magistracy, yesterday, when evening at Victoria Barracks. efficiency, were accorded by officers were too quick for him. In the revolver three men were produced for trial on a President, Mr. R. J. Wilton, was in- the Glen Line steamer Glenbrg which has two live cartridges were found. Another charge of snatching. just arrived froin the northern port, say man at the time, but nothing incriminat the case was on the Luen Cheong Wharf, man was in the company of the arrested Inspector Kent said the complainant in the North Ching Drily News of January 34th. According to the chint ofheer, ring was found in his possesion and he on Friday night, intending to board a White, the Glenbry was enabled to ship

was not detained.

ferry for his native village. He had two a record cargo of 03.340 bags of soya the Magistrate (Mr. J. R. Wood) that be followed him and one of these matched Yesterday Inspector Murphy informed band bags with him. A number of people beans, amounting to more than 5,500 tons deadweight, in 20 working hours, which poced to ask the Captain Superinten away one of his bags which contained deat of Police to make an application to 81,700. The complainant could not give was due to prompt and competent stere the Magistrate for the man's committal to chase as he had a quantity of luggage to doring methods.

the Criminal Sessions:

look after. On the following day the The Chairman read the decisions, of first "defendant was brought to No. 7 the Emergency Courmittes appointed ta Police Station in connection with an inquira into complaints and cases of mis. other case and, on being searched, the conduct. Clark of the Police was sua- police found in the lining of his waist peuded indefinitely and the Police Secre coat $350 and a remittance note for $200, | tary censured. The Titania Secretary He was also wearing a gold wrist watch was called upon to send a written apology EX-d & finger ring. When questioned he to Mr. Smith through the H.K.F.A.

"said he had just experienced good luck St. Joseph's F.C. applied for permis- at the gaming tables in Canton. Thesion to play Sepher and Omar of the police did not believe the story and he University F.C: in thield matches and, was examined. further. He then offered this was granted.

The government furthermore has issued an edict against atrikes or labour distur bances of any kind whatsoever, under penalty of immediate dismissal into the interior. The method of handling a | large strike of longshoremen which threatened completely to tie up the port, was related by the same officer..

SHORT SHRIFT FOR STRIKERS.

NATIONALITY QUESTION

AGAIN.

SINO-PORTUGUESE CLAIMS

EMPTION FROM MIXED COCAT'S JURISDICTION.

ترمي

F.C.

The strike leaders marched with several hundred of their men to the Army heal-

The nationality question, so often of quarters and demanded an increase in late brought up in the Mixed Court, Faunati, who would bear out his story. the Senior and Junior shield competi

to take the police tou friend in It was decided to play a semi-final in wages of 50 per cent, threatening to down Shanghai was again raised last week A journey was accordingly made to tools unless it was forthcoming immedi- when the affairs of a syndicate formed Yamati and in a brothel the second de tips cay each on the Club and Garri- ately. M. Krassin met the leaders and for the purpose of operating on the fendant was found. This man was in pos- grounds and the finals on the Club, asked if they had any other demands, and Shangbai exchanges were mentioned in session of $110, a fountain pea, and a felt ground. whico hry replied in the negative, he the case of the Wei Yuen Bunk e. Lea hat which had been identified by the com- For playing. Sadler of the RG.A. ordered them to report back to the men Tez-faung, in which the Bank has a claim plainant as his property. Like the first against the King's, this man having that not only were the demands refused, for Tis. 314,000,

defendant, the second man had spent a played this season for the B.G.A., tho but that if work was not resumed within Mr Newman who appeared for the portion the money in buying jewellery Warders were ordered to replay the match two hours, all the members of the striking plaintiffs, informed the Court that do and at the time he was wearing a gold with the King's on a date to be notified. organizations would be immediately defendant, who was compradoro : of the watch and'a ring. The third man was It was decided hot to play“ „shield · ported under military guard into the N.Y... was the leading spirit in the arrested on the allegation that he was matches on the Kowloon F. O, ground, interior, and the Traders would be sum syndicate. Mr. Krisel (defondant's prerent when the snatching took place The Chairman read a letter from the marily shot. Needless to say work was solicitor) had written stating that deand that he had received a share in the Shanghai F.A. which stated that the resumed as quickly as possible, and, since fendant was a Portuguese subject, and i: spoil. He threatened to give the Interport team would leave Shanghai by that time no further laboa: distarbances had been found that defendant was resnatchers away unless they banded over the s.8, President Jefferson on February have taken place.

gistered in the Portuguese Consulate a part of the property.

14th, but the date of their return has not Every vessel lanving or entering Vladi-year ago. Counsel accordingly asked

The Arst defendant pleaded guilty to

been fixed. vostock is subjected to a rigid search, Mr, that the names of two other members of the charge of stealing and the seroed

A vote of thanks to the Chairman, who White declared. The entire crew are the syndicate, Chang Song-ming and Koo man said that he went to the wharf but mustered and the temperature of each is Shag yib, bo added as defendants and he did not take part in the thef The taken by the port doctor. While this that in order be made for substituted third man admittul receiving the money. Mr. Lindsell ordered, all three to be pers and mer of the Red arms, dressed service, These men knew that proceed-

sent to prison for six months.

medical examination is taking place off-

in mufti, make a complete search of the were being taken, and they were vesal for "White" stowaways.

keeping out of the jurisdiction, so that it was impossible to find them.

A constant check is maintained upon all officials. it

Mr. Krisal replied that their addresses WILA stated. The port had always been known to plaintiffs, and officials are kept under 'constant observa- tion by "Red" detectives who wear a red they were ready to emme forward and star brassard as a badge of office. Pri- defend the action. vate conversations are forbidden and are rendered impossible by one or more of these "spies" being present.

CUMSHAS LEAD TO ARREST.

Mr. White cited an example of the difficulties attendant upon bribe giving

Counsel undertook

to accept service on their behalf, ou condi- tion that their names be struck out if they were found to be not subject to the Court's jurisdiction.

*

The Court granted Mr. Nowman's ap plication and allowed the name of Les Tax-faung to remain on the writ, Paad

DR. SUN AT DINNER / WITH M. JOFFE

MANY CALLERS ON SOVIET

ENYOY. "

*

is retiring from the H.K.F.A., was pass- ed in recognition of his good service to the Associatica during his period of office. Lt. Thoraton, B.G.A. is leaving the Colony by the as. Delta on February 7th.

CRICKET.

SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE.

1.B.C. 2nd XI. v. UNIVERSITY 2ND XI.

The Indian 2nd XI visited the Pokfutum ground and heat the Unier- Much prominence, says the N.-C. Daily Bity and XI. by 3 wickets and 10 ruis. Jers of January 25th, is attached in The University chose to bat first ad some circles to a dinner given by M. piled up 08 runs, W. Lam being th Joffe, the Soviet Envoy Extraordinary to top-scorer with 43 runs, which include ber of his closest friends at the Great started badly. Their two opening wick Eastern Hotel on Tuesday evening (Jan. fall for ducks in the first over, but i 23rd). While M. Joffe has telegraphically other batsmen made good. E. Moorde accepted Viscount Goto's invitation to carried bis bat for 35 runs. Both sid visit the hot springs of Japan, it fielded well. This win placed the India understood that there has been no rap mora securely in the premier position ture of relations between the head of the the League table. They have five wi Soviet Mission and the ex-Southern and one draw."

there are indic- President. Although

Scores:-

which also appears on the taboo listing his appearance in Court to prove his China, to, Dr. Sun Yat Sen and a nun fours. The Indians, taking second kno.

Quite recently, a Japanese skipper was having the boilers of his vessel examized by one of the licensed inspectorse Be ing unaware that cumshas were prohibit ed, he handed the inspector two 30-yen notes, because the inspection had taken

place after working hours. Hardly had the insprotor touched the notes when one of the Red detectives placed both the Captain and the inspector under arrest, and to-day hoth are awaiting trial in

Vladivostock fortress.

Portuguese nationality.

JAPANESE CREMATORIUM. LARGE QUANTITY OF STOLEN FIRE

WOOD FOUND ON PREMISES.

No less than 203 catties of stolen freations that pre-Constitutionalists at wood was found by the police during the Canton are feeling the pinch of General week-end at the Japanese crematorium at Cher Chiung Ming's strong position at The Red army has assumed control over Saigingpun. The Japanese caretaker of Waichow, this has had no influence on both the Vladivostock Pilots Association the premises was taken into custody and the mission's decision not to go South. and the Port Health officials. Although yesterday he was charged, before Mr. J.The Canton risit is stated to have been the pilotage fees remain practically the E. Wood with unlawfully having the Put off solely on account of 3. Joffe's

continued ill-bealth. which has not im same, the pilots themselves receive" less wood in his possession. than £5 a month, while the doctors are Evidence of the forest guards and the proved during the past few days owing forced to live on £2 for the same period. European Sergeant who made the seizure to the cold weather.

Anyone who takes a seat in the lounge The remainder of the revenue is handed was taken, after which the caretaker over to the Government for the support elected to go into the box to give evidence of the Red army. All the workers" in The Magistrate: In whose possession Vladivostock are compelled to give 50 per was the wood 7 cent, of their earnings to the Government. The caretaker: "I don't know.. Pay-rolls are collected each week by Who used the wood then-I don't government agents and the deduction is know. made before the men are paid off.

of the Palace Hotel will notice a stream of immaculately robed Chinese callers on the plenipotentiary. For some days prior to the announcement of the trip to Japan, Japanese visitors have also been numerous. One of M. Joffe's two secre- taries-M. Cergius Schwarsalon and M. Levine-iavariably has a pleasant greet.

The Magistrate: The position is this: Br. Whito declared that food in unless you tell me where this wood coming for each caller and politely conducts Vladivostock was plentiful and of good from 1 shall have to fine you $10. quality," Instead of rising in price as

Then ensued a long argument between him to the waiting lift. Western onliers might Eave been expected, the Soviet the interpreter and the caretaker which apparently do not get further than the They same consideration" belowstairs. published an official list of prices, and resulted in no further light being thrown lift, although they are treated with the series of written are told to submit a merchants were forbidden to board any on the matter. necessities of life, but were compelled to

questions, which may or may not be an- "accept the current daily rate.

Daily visits have been paid to Dr. Sun's residence in Rue Molière, but otherwise M. Joffe remains in his room at the Palace Hotel. Usually, it is reported, the inter- views are short, but last week the pair were in close consultation for four hours.

SHANGHAI'S TELEPHONES.

AUTOMATIC SYSTEM TO BE

SHORTLY INSTALLED...

Automatic telephones will be installed in Shanghai in the beginning of April according to the statement of the General maaager of the Shanghai Mutual Tele phone "Company,

While this installation, comtneucing with the Eastern District covering over

The Magistrate sternly ordered him to staad down and imposed a fine of $10. swered.

On hearing this the defendant laughed heartily and his Worship instructed the interpreter to explain the serious nature of the fine.

The interpreter did so at great length but the defendant was evidently not im pressed, for he left the Court highly amused.

• "DREAM STREET."

FINE GRIFFITH FILM.

were exceeded

Expectations

With the exception of the two secre taries, one of whom, M. Schwarsalon, is in charge of a Soviet information bureau,y M Joffe is only accompanied by his wife, On arrival at the Shanghai North Bail- way Station he was conducted by a Soviet naval escort from & Russian yacht, when still in Shanghai, to the Palace Hotel. Dream Street," Griffith's wonderful He leaves Shanghai for Tokyo by the five hundred subscribers, will be more or dramatic comedy, was shown at the R.M.S. Empress of Aria on Saturday. less in the nature of an experiment, yet Coronet yesterday. It is more than an the automatic system will be used unusual story of Symbolic love and throughout the settlement in the near fu- romance it is a work of art not often ATHLETIC DISPLAY AT WUKINGFU, tare, According to the manager of the rivalled on the screen. The characters Telephons Company, while this system in the picture were suggested by those may give an accelerated service, that is which Thomas Burke pourtrayed in his under date January 24th- not the primary motiva of introduction famous stories of Limehouse. But while

An occasional correspondent

CNIVERSITY 2ND XI.

. Y. Lam, b Arcalli..... C. A. Peterson, e Minu, h H. D.

Ramjaha ..

T L. Cheah, e Minu. b Arcullia.

.10

M. B. Osen, Manu, b Areulli 5 B. P. Ng, run out

C: W. Lam, e Moasdeen, b Hassan. 43 J. L. Young Saye, b H., D. Rum

jahn

P. E. Choo, Ib.w. Kitchell

T. 0. Yeow, e Nazaria, h Kitebell T. Teh, not out A. T. Barma, "l.b.w., b H. D..

Ramiahn

Extras

Total.

Bowling Analysis.

0.

1

30

M. R. W

FM Arculli 12 2 29 3

32 H. D. Rumjahn... 14 5 4 모 1. Hassan am

10 8 A. Kitchell ge

0 20

E.C. ÎND H R. Nazarin, c and b Peterson...........................' · 0-*- O. Rumjaha, b Peterson

0

F. M. Areulli, e FLY. Lam, b

Peterson ......

15

D. Ramjahn, e Ng. b Cheah 9. H. D. Rumjahn, c Young Saye... 27 Y. A. Wahup, st. Yeow, b Cheah 3 E. Mocadeen, not out

35

A Kitchell, c Ng, b Young Saya... 5.

Extras

Total

12

.106

1. Hassan, A. K. Minu and J." Ackher did not bat.

Bowling Analysis.

writes

M.

FL. Cheah 800 20 1 C. A Peterson.... 12.37 3

PP Ng 04 Young Says!

W

2.

.0

I was one of many spectators who

*0. W. Lam 2

Bowled one wide.

DRAG, GOLT.

as the time has come when it has become they have been presented in Gina of watched a very instructive display of

matter of economy. Instead of employ Chinatown and The Sign of the ing several hundred employees, including Lamp" they are none the less found in when the High School Boys gave an ex- athletica yesterday, at Wukingiu, operatora and supervisors, a very small all the corners of the world where hibition of thair akill. The day was Mrs. Winslow on Sunday at Fanling staff will be able to manipulato the new romance, love and beauty hold away. system. Mr. P. Cole commenting on

ZERO, BILLIARDS.

Three outstanding personalities in the Brilling, yet, undaunted and with bare won the ladies championship for the the present criticism of the Shangha picture who game through wistful win heads, they offered us a big programme third time two years in suceomion. The telephones stated that the installation here dows upon their street of dreams are often exarcises, comprising section drill, runner-up this year was Mrs. Redmond. was equal to, if not better, than those in Gypsy Fair, Spike McFadden and relay races, wand drill, parallel bars, 1 use in American and English cities. the latter's brother Billie." Gypsy is company drill(with running s.nd Every modern improvement has been a music hall dancer and "Spiks" and his foolery), club drill, Swedish drill, vault- adopted and everything to facilitate a brother hail from the district of the ing horse, and two displays of pyramid The game between the Hon. MFL 0. better service has been introduced, but docks. Both fall in love with Gypsy building. All the exercises were so well Sovoru and Mr. C. Earnshaw in the there are certain difficulties to be contend, after they have seen her dance; ovil days, crecuted that it is hard to make a choice.

Open Billiards Championship of the ed with which do not arise in other coun; fall upon them through a series of com- The parallel-bar exercises were fascinat Colony will take place on Thursday at 9 triew and the first and most important is plications and a murder, brings them to ing and were, perhaps, tho outstand. P..and not to-night as advertimod.. the climate. The climate affects every the attention of the police, Sway Wan, ing feature The instructor has undoubt thing from the nerves and patience of a Chinese gambler, also desires Gyper odly the gift of inspiring his boys with the subscribers to the balterics and swit and plots to make bar, his The symi-

a scuse of what they can do. I enry China, of despising physical development ches in connection with the various in bolism of the stops here introduces the the boys of today. Perhaps Chinese, is gradually passing away Even the struments.

Good One, typified by a street preacher, But at all times the Telophone Com and the Evil Influence, typified by more than most Orientala, need the old literati, approve of modern drill and pany do their best to give satisfactory wandering violinist who charms with the stiffening and strengthening of their admire the still of the foreign instruc service to their patrons-Shanghai Spell of his music, and causes wickedness muscles. The old habit so common in old tor in physical, as well as in mental, Mercury.

temporarily to triumph

(Continued at love of next column.) zoomplishments.