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OBITUARY.

MR. SIN TAK FAN,

We regret to record the death of Mr. Sin Tak Fan, J.P., which took place yesterday at noon at his residence, No. 21. Robinson Road.

The late Mr. Sin

A Péking paper states that the Bank the ejectment of a tenant for not paying; his rent if the tenant is "unemployed, fot China and the Bank of Comununiça- while no provision is made in the Billtions are prossing the Government for the for the relief of the landlord who suffers repayment of a joint loan of $200,000 thereby. That is manifestly unfair, and made to defray the expenses of the Chines certain to provoke formidable Delegation which attended the Washington

The PR1M Conference. opposition in the House. MINISTER, late in the debate, offered the

The cases of discass notified, to the Tak Pan was well known and highly re very inadequate excuse that the Bill had been hurriedly prepared at a time when Medical Offer of Health last werk were:spected in the Colony. He was particn the Government's bands were "uncoat-Small-pox 13 (11 death); diphtheria, L;larly well known in legal circles as having fortably full," and he added at this late enteric foseng 3 12 deaths); puentyphoid | been managing clerk with Messrs. Ewens stage that "the Government would gladly fever. 2; cerebrospinal fever, 242 deaths) and Needhai and Messrs. Esens and co-operate in relieving, property owners six further cases of small-pox were noti- Harston (Me. 1. Seatt Harston). and with their successors, the present firm of a burden which the edinmunity should fed on the 7th inst.

of Mesars. Eo and Lo share," Nothing has yet happened in

In Convocation at Oxford on March the House since the Lalotie Govern.

Mr. Sin Tak Fan, who was 66 years of ment came into office to justify more 8th, in the Divinity School, the Rector than this dues Mr. "LLOTGE'S of Exeter. Pro-Vior-hancellor, presiding, age, had retired from active business, mind amusing description of Mr. Basate degree of D.Litt., hovoric eauet was for a year or more he had not been in MA-DONALD as the principal aviator conferred on Mr. Herbert Affen Giles, good health. He expired very suddenly of Socialism who had spent most Hon. M... Trinity College, Cambridge, train heart failure. Only an hour pre- of his lifetime in displaying his skili Professor of Chinese in the University of vimusly he had been visited by his doctor great white clouds, of Cambridge, It is the first time that this and there was nothing then to indicato Socialism," but who has become "quite University has given a doctorite honors that the end was so near. a changed man since he joined the

| causa for krówledge of Chinës, Professor infantry and has had to trudge along Giles" son, it may he pointed out, is, alg Mother Earth carrying his burden." The Date of Oxford. PRIME MINISTER'S declaration recognition of the grave injustice of the to the obvious But it was open retort made by Mr. AsquITH that to postpone the incidence of the cost of relief to a vague and remote readjustment of local and imperial burdens was trifling with the House. Though the attempt to

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fore the Bill through the House failed European communities of Hongkong and.

by

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Mr. Sin Tak Fan's standing in Chinese community is evidenced by the fact that he was a past Chairman of the Tung Wah Hospital Committeee.

The decensed gentleman leaves a large fam of sons and daughters among whom are Mr. Alfred Hall (Lo and Lo) aud Mr. James Hall (Lyson and Hall). both solicitors, Mr. William Hall, the architect, Mr. George Hall and others,

a very narrow margin, we imagine | Shanghai was solemnised at the Holy that this action by the Government will Trinity Cathedral. Shanghai, on April FAR not assist its efforts to relieve the housing 3rd, when Dr." W. B. A. Moore, of the shortage which still remains aente in Medical Department, of the Hongkong During the Civil Service, was married to Miss Helen many parts of the country,

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INTERVIEWED ON CHINESE, FINANCE.

LONDON, April 7th. Liang Shi Y, interviewed by Reuter the question of Chinese finance said

HOUSE with a Large Garden, A. S. WATSON &iction that the private investor will be trimmed with colonged inre. She wore that foreign capital would be welcome, A

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„Hongkong, 7th April, 1926;

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DEATH.

SIN TAK FAN, J.P.-At his residence. No. 21, Robinson Read, on April 8th, Mr. SIN. TAK FAN, J.P. Pair of Funera) To be announced Inter.

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but if it is now seen that the Guveruciating clergymen were the Rev. T. W. ment is prepared to stand by the rin. Halt and the Very Rev. Dean Symons,

The bride, who was given away by Sir riple that so long" as ternuts are unem)-

of His ployed. landlords must he content to Skinner Turner. Chief Justice remain, without any return upon their Majesty's Supreme Court. Shanghai, was investments, it seems an inevitable de attired in a dress of blue silk marocain,

a brown lace hat and carried a sheaf of | but only on conditions which must benefið more and more ineline to leave the provision of workmen's dwellings to be white lilies. She was attended by of89both parties. The benefit must not be undertaken by the lovernment at the pages-Colin Faul and Rolerick Moffatt post, and at the risk, of the nation. Inressed in white sailor suits. its own interests the lovernment would duties of best man gere perfonard he wise to rectify without delay this by Mr. W. A. Willie. omission, for which Harried drafting' has been plealed as an excuse.

A disabled motorlarry belonging to tise Kwong Sang Hong hebt up the tram

hour traffic at Causeway Bay for dan yesterday morning.

The Hon. Manuel Quezon and the Hon. Surgio Osmeus, members of the Philippine E.O.Senate, are travelling on the Prendent

| Jucken to the Fnited States.

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Later the newly-married couple left for Peking, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's going away dress was that worn at the wedding surmounted with a darker blue velur ekith rant."

PURVES-FORSYTH.

one-sided,

He said he was of the opinion that pre- ference should be given Chinese products, hit he had no objection to the employmeriz of suitable Inbour from abroad.

He advocated a policy under which the Government would build railways, and, the (prople provide rullingstock and become- tives; thus, even with the pront capital, the Government could construct twice the time prosent length of line and save time. 1

inng Shi Yi-will be banquetted at the Chinese Legation, and by Chinese students. He intends staying sig' weeks in England

Mr. David John, Purves, for Secretary of the Kowloon, Residents' Association, and of the staff of Messrs. Sardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd., was married yesterday at the Union Church, Hongkong, to Miss Jean Andrewinn Mair and will, tear the Continent, returning Lady Stub, arcompanied by Mr. Gaisford St. Lawrence, His Excellendy's Forsyth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. hour phi America.

William Forsyth," of the Hongkong and Private Secretary, returned to Hongkong Whampoa Dock Company, Ltd. yesterday by the s. Harnna Hura from Shanghai.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in p THE GOVERNMENT'S DEFEAT.

The Royal Geographien Society medal dress of white crêpe muratore, trimmed The prediction that Mr. RAMSAY MAC- have been awarded, and atuongst them with fine maline frills of lixeric silver, DONALD'S Governucut was going to have the Cuthbert Peck Grant has been given the train detached from the shoulder i very warta time over the legislative | Mr. F. Kingdon Ward to assist him in being made of the same material and projumals, embodying frankly Socialistic his presena journey in Tibm-2. doctrines, that were placed on last week's

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Hongkong, 18th July, 1923.

TO-DAY

AT

finished off with heavy silver lace. The bride looked perfectly charming in her The Revenue Officers last week-end

illusion veil, with a crown of orange when it seized on board the ss. Shingmang, just blossoms, and she carried + beautiful

the before she sail-3, 10 Mauser pistols and

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PRINCE FIGASHI KUNI LEAVES RUMANIAN CAPITAL FOR PARIS.

BUCHAREST, Apri zib. Prince Narubiko Higashi-Kuni har left for Paris.

SIE ROBERT HO TUNG..

INTERVIEW IN LONDON.

LONDON, April 7th.

Sir Robert Ho Tang, interviewed by was attended by Miss Mary Hyde, nesis-Reuter.on his latest efforts in furtherance Evictions Bill," and again on a Treasury. 2.000 rounds of ammunition. The contra-nquet of lilies and white heather. She resolution relating to the validation of band was found amoty, the cargo in teed by Hower girls, Pinkie Owen and of his scheme for regeneration and uni certain wartime charges. The last-named forhold. incident is apparently, not a question of

Jamie Barr. The bridesmaid's dress fication of China expressed the hopes vital importance to the position of, the As the Marina: Magistracy, yesterday was lavender taffeta with deep collar of

The flower girls he recognised it would take time, as alt. Liverament, but the same can hardly be morning, five boatpeople were ned silver lace, and hat of georgette lavender that bis idea would prove sucerssful, but sail of the adverse yate on the Evictions each by Liut. Commander Conway Bake, and silver ribbon. Bill, though Mr. CLYSES, Deputy Leader R.X., for fastening their beats inshoro dressen were of white net frilled with China's principal tien realised that the of the House, intimated last week that during prohibited hours. All the defend Louches of lavender and silver, and they task was of the utmost difficulty. A very carried Easter lilies with lavender and influential body was carrying on the work ant peaded “Quilty." the Government world not treat a vote

Kilver ribbon. Mrs. Forsyth wore a dress in China while he was here. on the Evictions Bill as one of confidence,

grey miore, renaissance, It is understood that two men are to of soft silver and Mr. MSAY MACDONALD himself

TRADE MARKS LAW. made it clear in the House on Monday charged at the Magistracy this morn-trimined with radium lace, with a bat to [8X; COURTESY OF THE "DAILY BELLETIN."]

FOREIGN RECOGNITION DELAYED. that he did not contemplate resignationing in connection with the motor bus match, and carried a bouquet of pansies. if the Bill were defeated."

The formal accident in the New Territories on Sunday Mrs. Purves's dress was a Paris wodel

PERINO, April 7th. crystal and steel bends and finished off tille of the Evictions Bill," is "The last. Three of th: passengers have already of cinnamon opera satin, trimmed with Rent, and Mortgage Interest Restriction-died-as 'n result of their injuries,

with a pretty belt of Egyptian "style

The Diplomatic. Corps, replying to the Bill" which is designed expressly to

theShe wore a bit to match nud carried n'

Chinese Government's Note of March 9th, Ainongst the presentations in prevent the eviction of tenants in cir- constances which have created recently General Circle at a levée held by II.M. bouquet of roses and sweet peas a good deal of disturbance, in Glasgow The King at St. Jame' Palace on March | the dresses were made by Bladume Flint. on Saturday evening, said that the Intter. particularly. The MINISTER OF HEALTH 11th was Sir James Jamison; K.C.M.G., Mr. Andrew Mair, cousin of the bride, was insufficient for the diplomats to advise their Government to recognise the in introducing the ·Bill last week, on appointment to be a Kaight Comman-fulfilled the duties of “best mun.”.

The Rex H. Johnston, of the Kowloon Chiness Trade Mark Law and to advem "vividly depicted the destitution in der of the Order of St. Michael and St. Cilasgow due to unemployment. Women George, who was premated by the SecreUnion. Church, officiated, and Mr. Collett their respective nationals to register their

was the organist. During the service, trade marks with the new Burray- and children,” he said, were starving, yet tary of State for Foreign Affairs,

the hymn," Perfect Love," was ren- evictions for on-payment of rent were

At, an investiture held by the King dered. increasing, destroying family life and subjecting these people to treatment at Buckinghuni Palace on March 5th, "worse than that inflicted on great amongst those who received the honour criminals." No member of the House of of knighthood was Mr. Gershom Stewart, Comnions, of course, desires to aco such Another recipient of an honour, was the conditions perpetuated. What the Op- Rev. Eustare Strong, who received the position to the Bill objected to was the C.B.E. for his magnificent services during THE CORONET. First clause of the bill which prohibits the Yokohama earthquake,

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The Diplomatic Corps point out that A reception was later held at the whether or not their nationals, register, Hongkong Hotel. The bride's going cavey of complaint, will have to be dealt. away drees was of light brown maroenin with in accordance with the stipulations erepe, with a coat to match'in embroider.of the treaties concerning the settlement

Power nationals, al marocain, by Holder, with a dainty of disputice between Chinese and Treaty- hat to match.