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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY," AUGUST

THE COLONY'S MILLIONS.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR

MAY.

The Colony's financial statement for the mouth of May, issued by the Treasury and itished in the Gegrament Gazette.

over Gabilities was $17,900,009/97,

The comparative statement of revenue

FORGERY ORDINANCE TO

BE AMENDED.

PROTECTING BRITISH & FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTES.

อ

11

The draft of a Bill intituled An

CANTON

11TH, 1924

ON NEWS. [BY OUR CUISER CORGESPONDENT, þ THE MERCHANTS VOLUNTEER

.CORPS.

SIR HOBERT HO TUNG, la a further response to the toast Siv Bogeny Ho Tuxo said: fi' having the bouwer of being associated with this toast," Pcannot refrain from giving some expres sions to my feelings on this occasion. In

The Kwangtung Merchants Volunteer iling so tam enraged by the fact that

Ordinanes to mend the Forgery Cerps, an amagalation of volunteer organ Faking not the missed only but fur shows that the Colong's balance of assets nance, of 1922," is shortly to be introducetizations in the province, with a Central: The istanal ve' reptiront, aul the Chinese

into the Legislative Council.

Command now in Canton, will be forn- section of the eminunity of that import›

Accoriling to the "Objects and Reasons”

ally inaugurated next Wedneslag. August Chinese who have been haven or who have ifth year show increases under all heads of the Diff. is to provide specifically for

this Fanton: Government, now controllerl settled guder the Brish Hac fully ap of reving With thị exception, of the the offence of forgery of currency notes, purciate the heachts derived frean this Kowloon and Caman Railway, which British and foreign, and for the offence the labour element and ecumanists, to compretion. (Hear, Bear Weeknew shows a decrease of $51,971, and Land of assession of such notes. The presenter public interest and enthusiasm in thes fedge the gust treatingot we have received, | Sales, which huse deeipasand From Forgery Ordinance deals specifically with t-defense. movent by issuing an we acknowledge the opportunities afford | $1,455964.52 for the corresponding period bank notes, but currency notes issued byder instructing that the former status ed" to as opportunities of education, of last year to $1,15045.21 this year. The the Government of any British possession 7 of the Canton Corps shall not be social advancement, of carrying on trade revenue obtained nader the beading of or foreign state do not fall within the modified until the proposed regulations Cases occur | Sverning” Smilar forrex in Kwangtung and commerce under pesertai vonditions. Licences and interna! revonne not other-definition of bank notes. ed.. initiating, and developing our indus. wise specified," to May 31st is over here from pime of forgery and possession are promulgated. It is understood that

the formal inauguration. teles. Ender the 'British, fag we have Jearned how to breonie good citizens, amle ervene obtaineși under all heads to May The other object of this Bill is to Planned long ago, will take place just the same. It is also of interest to note E think, I can say with just pride we have that was $11,66,118,78, as compared with | provide "generally for possession of that the recently orgamzed Traders prnod outselves worthy of the good treat | Stagst,75.1 last year The total re-forgery doctaments. The present Ordinaign of Canton, an association of naires Many venue estimates for 1924 are placed at and makes possession of errtain specified that are business firms, which was hit that has in sine wa tatmis. of phase spared ualer the British guna,om. Considerably more than half forged documents an offence but it got ordered by the Carton Mayor on Augnse prot getina, bet mult in Hongkong inat else this amond has Nas been collected during Itains ho omnibus elause with regard in ath to be dissolved for failing to register when, and it" the days of our property | the by months under revity. -

fiossession. Cause 5 deals with this were not inditud of the inefits

rency mates,”

ant Cukany. Nevilless to say, all of us and expenditure for the first five months for the Amendment Bill, objecth, notwithstanding the attempt of

gaon,000 square than last year. The total of such currency autes,

Clause à of the proposed Bill roads as follows:

have enjoyed. I have found that the Expenses also shaw a decided increase.point. The other clanges dont with cur Bratisle and these have always furen to mg the expertises for the first five able to get on ton ther solendidis. (Hearths of the

year were $8,079,361.59. Chour) Pax, in day spanion, is due to perts in andral guities inherent in both The figmes to May aist this year were NAIS. Thy no are certain starianis | 80_Add fun, as, the total estimated

arni - entiaet that are Supapeli side to all seers of people standards xpralitire for the year is put at Bay which

Tue: $21,021,607, the expruditum so far as well indistanla jindeed. Standards hy which whole below the estinale. The largest item

200

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raees are panasaureal and pra PE the cxpenditure side is the military un-

monclergued. With pride. I think I can chain for the Chinese that they have earn

tribution whel 1

May mist WHX

„ed for "themselves a high place amongst | #gj99,7skas, an increase of over 850,000 "Deteutal pengdon when judged by Den 1

dentalstamards. Tu order to retfive any last year's funfess, Digjog the same. chanow misunderstanding between the period. This year $tskemasi wies spent British and Chinese, everything pressible Jon Pable Works. Extraordinary as com- tint ate key winge of each other by travel, and with $945,7-231-lasi, year, to May sendannation Paid Social intercourse

slongkong itself the ged' relations that

Exist lantwon the firífish and the Chifasi arise phells from feelings of mutual sy mi!

shoni be done to enrouIJELZO Bore.

List

LOAD LINES.

think anyone EXEMPTION OF SUPS "REGISTER-

ED IN NEW ZEALAND

OR HONGKONG

MOTOR BUS FATALITY...

MAN KILLED IN KOWLOON CITY ROAD.

Close to the spot in Kowloon City Road where xuntor-bus passenger was killed lend a week ago by bis vehicle overturns ing, another fatal accident, secured on

carry-

or clearer ideas behind us as wel: An exchange of ideas with such a gathering of guests as we have here to-night is the best means of accomplishing either object. It is something for us to take back with

The following sub-section is added at the end of wetion in of the Forgery Or [dination, 19922: -*

which was

in advance and because the orgnuts- atous is alleged to condie with Che functions of the General "Chamber of Connnercet appears to be fanetioning as ustal and is participating the locals defeïee nieveraent hy asking-all shops in the city to declare Best Wednesday a holi- day. The Seventytwo Cemanerein! Guilds.

(3) Every person shall be guilty of a ¦ Commercial dosmall of Canion. In its misdemeanor and nn coeviction leading editorial of August 9th, says the thereof shall be liable to imprison action of the Civil Governor in disgeur; ment for any term not exceeding|

whereof shaặt be on the accused, and knowing the same to be forgel. has in his custody or passission ang ferged document the possession of which is not made illegal under this or any other enactment in force for the time being.

·LOCAL SPORT.

BASEBALL.

SATURDAY'S SCRATCHE GAME FOR

CHARITY.

three years, who, without lawfui inging the volunteer movement is uncalled authority or excuse the proof for and unsound. That he volunteer inits have been legally recognized, no one will question, and it shdaki Vintate no law when they come together under a Central Command. Moreover, the right to assem. ble in the Republic of China is guaranteed by the Constitution. Of course, the necessity for such a minvement and the enthusiasm shown by the people do refleer unfavourably on the incompetence of the existing government, but, as the corps is composed purely of Canthuese, it will form the only trustworthy force the Canton Government will have, should the mercenaries Dr. Sun Yat-sen has brought into Canton from eight different, province decide to encrcach pon the Kuomintang regim Dr. Sun Yat-sen. They daly appeared, but of the Rest has fully recognized the value of the vol- only Messrs. Alves and Gosano (unteer movement, only a month nj so ago de Beerrie) tried up. In order that formally expressed his approval of the the "Fant night not be losers by the organization and amalgamation by pre- circumstances, a scratch gann was made souting to it a colgar. up between texias captained by Juns and, Choy, the fatter Winning: by 3 runs to 2. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kolewall pitched the first» ball.

The South China Athletic Association were scheduled to play a match. The Rest of The Lenguir at Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the Kwang tung Flood Relief Fund...

;

The resolution of the volunteer corps of the 120 towns and cities joining the move. ment to amalgamate was passed, at a con- Terence held in Canton May 27th, and the Central Command of the movement was created a few "days afterwärds. The in- auguration of the movement next Wednes The following football matches will day, August 13th, will be but a formal take place during this week at My affair, in which the commanding officers.

in the **Moutagun-Bates Barracks Cup. Competition, commencing at and staffs will inspect a parade. The

MILITARY FOOTBALL.

chiet officers are Mr. Chan Lim Pak. Chinese Agent of the Hongkong and 19Shanghaj Banking Corporation in Canton

and a former president of the Canton)

Tuesday, August 12th.-No. 11 Platoon

No. (green and black). r.

Platoon (re-play); (reilów nod Blurk.

Thursday, August 19th.-Taft Sec.. [ General Chamber of Commerce, who is

M.G.P. (white) ». No. 4 Platoon.

Saturday, August 16th-Right Sec. M.6.P. (ed) e. Band" and Trans- port (red and blur),

A FOREIGNER'S SUICIDE"

AT SHANGHAI. ·

Provincial

commander-in-chief of the Corps, and Messrs. Chan'Kang Shan and Tung Kai-shek. lieutenant commanders in-chief. Mr. Chan Lim Pak and Mr. Tang Kai-shek an colonels gommanding the Canton Merchants Volunteers, while Mr. Chan Kang Shan. is a colonel com- manding the Fathan volunteers.

who has an intimate knowledge of the history of the tolong can till sin that, firm the very fast, offrial action has been' directed, to foster goodwill between all classes of the community, and I am glad A proddination, dealing with the load: ju be able to say that this spirit of qu

lines of ships registered in New Zealand sideration and sympathy bus always been nofintained by Savessie geernors and and Hongkong issued by the Governor their advisers, (applause) It is a fast, tieneraLot Commonwealth of Australia, which I am glad of this opportunity of is published in the Government Unzette. acknowledging publicly, that we in, Hàng- Kong have a Civil service which sets a -The proclamation drets that, on proof] very high standard, and has won de priest | chat a ship registered in either Hongkong and nateran of the this or community,

My visit to this mantes is chisely, co or New Zealand has cumplied with "the nected with the great Exhibition enteins ofthat mountry relating to the fixing, prise, Wembley Ross become a Mera for marking and 'ertifying of foad-lines, she all who are of the British race, and of shall not be required to comply with any many who are not. Nevertheless, there provisions (excepting only the are millias she will never have the proviso to sab section (3) of section 290) Opportunity of ring this wonderful cot of Part IV, of the Navigation Act relat lection of Bruti-l preleets. fitulling hi the same subject-mitter, andy be, transparted to utiyar parts of the j Ropise, it would goes their even the astounding ensureds of the fish Par pire and give them some kur vať how zolfo entified it might redne. All of us Chinese who have come to Migland, either as exhibitors or visiters, have bert in mensely impressed by this, wonderful? Exhibition. It has been an education for all of us, besides affegling,us auch pleas Sure. It will reain a newer that wih last be the rest of our lives, Like my self, try fellow countrymen have leg, Saturday morning.

Wo Kam. a young Chinese, was amazed by the remarkable organisation and administration which have made the ing a hamiso pols along the road, when Exhibiting such a success, and wish to be was overtaken by a bus belonging to takes this opportunity of congratulating the Kal Tack Company. It is not known one of our distinguished guests her this whether this is actually struck the pol Pyrning, Sir Travers Chirke, and those on the errier, but the latter was knock- associated with him in this great rozero and doo, death being instantangjous. prise on the unpinlitied success whirli ily have arbiered. (Applause) Before I sit down, I should like to thank Sir Joby Jordan for the kind things he has said about 20y wife and myself. Both he and Mr. Bordwell have kindly referred to the gigantic task which I have undertaken For the purification of China. I admit us, the knowledge that longkong al Wen"DEEP DESPAIR, POVERTY AND that the task is a most diloult 'one.

ley has been enabled to show that it is déel, the diffulties appear to be so great ready and willing to help forward the

de many that they might be consider

good work which the Exhibition has A man named Christa. Phillipidu, aked el almost insurmountable, ur with pati

begun.

6, who was anderstood to be a Greek ence, perseverance, tact, and goodwill, 1 slu not despair of its ultimate results. At I have only, perhaps, one regret, and committed suicide by shooting himself at that is that we have not more Chinese Shanghai last week outside the Fearon any rate, I will persevere in doing m

We are glad Road Mortuary. The Shanghai Hereheg best, and will not give up the task until with us to welcome to-night

that we have been able to welcome the says the shot ended a life of deep des 1 have exhausted all my ways and means. May I also he allowed to express my sin Chinese Minister and the presence of pair, poverty and wounded pride. It is ere thanks for the exceptional treatment. Mr. Liang Shih-yi, in Europe at all, not many years since deceased was a I have received on all sides siner I arrived is a very great point to the credit of the prosperous uerchant in Chungking. In

Exhibition, and we were lucky in finding fact, he was so prosperous that he decided FUTURE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS. in this country.

an evening when such an important guest to relinquish business and retin" to could accept our invitation. My two Europa. Then the trouble begain,

The Archbishop of Canterbury? speak- In proposing the health of Our Chinese colleagues are not guests; but arrival in Shanghai he was refused passing at a reception of the Colonial and fuests," r. . . HALLIFAX said: I am cannot let pass the opportunity of refer part facilities. Deceased, it is under Missionary Church workers at West- sure you will agree that longkong will ring to the important parts they have stood, was, a Greek Seeing no hope of minster, on July 18th said that people have a wigh appreciation of the interest played in the broader aspects of the Ex- leaving the country, he started a cigarette were beginning to realise that objections Tary are gentlemen whose factory here which failed. He speculated to Missions were out of date. The work shown in the Colony when it receives-as hibition. in dae course it wil-2 detailed list of views carry far, and the impressions with and failed. He purchased a beautiful of Churchumen extended everywhere, and the very distinguished company which has which they return, will do much to intor-boat which was sold fater for their interest; in work overes way be

the$19.00, und falled-to get the money honoured us to-night. Hongkong has at prove mutual understanding with

They wanted to rid overseas those win. tempted to its little int to support the Chinese. Wherever they have gone they At every turn he lost, but though he had coming engrained in their daily attitude. would carry out the. Tradition of West: great idea which underlies the British have created the best of impressions, both well-to-do nephews in Chungking, he was Kopire Exhibition: fut the work will be of them will carry out their promise of too proud an old man to ask their assist-minster Abbey, in which the history of the

Now such visits anec,So, fur eight long years he has Empire was ensigned. poorly done if it begins and ends with repenting their visit, bringing our section here and taking it have begun there should not boucheked out an existence in this city-a white away again. It is the opening for a fuller dieulty in Arranging, by invitation, bearded old gentleman, howed down by mutual understanding through personal through the proper cluanels, for business hopelessness and utter despair. touch and exchange of ideas, which is delegations to visit England, and to see destined to lend to the truly important and lasting results of the enterprise, and

The toast was, responded to by Sir. the Exhibition authorities have given a very clear lead in this direction They GK GRINDLE, who, in the course of have provided the opportunity, which has his remarks, assured. Mr. Dodwell that been seized in a manner that goes far the Colonial Office was in such relation beyond the limits of Wembley, and can that it was superduous to send its ofheials not in its results be limited to the year to Hongkong 1924. Alrently we can say, we who have come from flongkong will return with a anuch truer conception of the Empire and of our relation to it; nnd we are justified in hoping that we will leave some paw (Continued on next column.y

OUR GUESTS.

the places where the work, of which Wem- bley is only the shop-window. is done.

When the company dispersedz Sir. Robert He Tung" took especial delight. in showing the silicworm hatching, and spinning to many of the guesta, The installation was especially kept open and lighted up for the occasion.

WOUNDED PRIDE"

On

Before setting out to his last stand he wrote à letter, to a friend saying --

"My dear friend Dol, you remember the trip I spoke to you about a few days ago. I am ready for it now, have completed my arrangements 28 it is a long trip. Please arrange for my funeral and good-bye for ever, Christa Phillipidas".

I

A note written in French was found on A translation reads: "To deceused. those who bare continually placed ob stucles in my path in my endeavours to return home, I leave my body."

The work for the Canton Delta Flood Relief is now in the bands of the volu teers aided by the Hongkong tieneral Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Tung Wah Hospital. Chinese overseas the volun- are remitting relief funds to teer officials instead of the government officials, who may be gusted at aus moment and liable to carry the funds with them under present circumstances.

པ ས ས ས

The War was greatly responsible fur the breaking down of the walls of islam, And he believed that fissionaries could full a great work in the cause of penice.

*

A RADIO SERVICE DISCONTINUED.

The dirdet radio-telegraph service by means of which the Foreign Office used to send information from this country to India was discectinued last month, the" reason being that the time occupied was totally incommensurate with its value either to the Post Office or to the enders-The Mectrical Review (London) June 9th.

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