1927-07-27 — Page 9

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

THE IDEAL MOTOR CAR

for

LADY DRIVERS.

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Minuel

Austin Seven

SALOON MODEL

Easy to start

Easy to change gear

Easy to negotiate in traffic

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Easy to gara

Easy to steer

Full particulars from "the Agents:

ALEX. ROSS & CO. (CHINA), LTD.

Prince's Building and 1a, Chater Road. Telephones: C 27 and C 2487.

MOTORING NOTES.

devote his attention to the produc- tion and development of the new

(CONTD.). invention.

"FREE WHEEL

MOTOR-CAR.

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How It Works." *· Briefly, the free-wheel clutch operates as follows:

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DEAD MAN IN A CAR.

AMAZING STORY OF MOTORIST.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th, 1927.

BETTER ALL- WEATHER EQUIPMENT.

TOURING CAR AS GOOD AS

A SALOON.

All-weather equipment is improv Ing. Some of this season's open touring cars with their weather equipment rigged are scarcely dis- tinguishable from saloons.

In this respect I was impressed "with the ne 14-40-h.p. Humber

car which

I tried, writes the Daily Mail Motoring correspon dent, this week at the request of

the makers.

ADMIRALS AT RUBBER SMUGGLING. HANDS OFF FOREIGN

CRICKET.

LORD JELLICOE MAKES 15.

GREAT GAME WITH "MER- CHANT SERVICE CADETS, ~·

1,000 TONS A MONTH FROM JOHORE.

PREVENTIVE SERVICE

CRITICISED.

POLICY.

WARNING TO SHANGHAI "PROLETARIAT."

UNSPARING - PUNISHMENT FOR DISORDER.

At a rough but conservative com- putation, says the Malay Mail, 1,000 tons of uncouponed rubber- The following proclamation is are smuggled out of Johore every jointly issued by the Defence Com- month and, as practically all of it mander, General Yang Hu, and the finds its way to Singapore to swell Special Municipality of the Port of the turnover and prodis of dealers Shanghai and Woosung, cautioning and others, it is not difficult to un- the police against resorting to derstand that demands or suggespuerile conduct in their patriotic tions for tightening up control and manifestationa checking if not stopping, this

The economic importance of illicit traffic are not received with Shanghai makes it the ultimate any great enthusiasm in certain

factor in the military preparation for the present campaign... quarters in the Southern Settle- never look forward meat. Obviously, a newspaper cad-making substantial progress, the

PANOBOCASE June 17th. The Navy took a day off on Saturday to let the Admirals play l'at cricket. The Admirala fung aside blue serge and gold lace and went frisking boyishly down to Pangbourne in all manner of rain bow blazers to play an eleven, or rather twelve, of the cadets of Pangbourne Nautical College.

They succeeded in beating their successors. Perhaps the cadets felt that some charity was due to those who would again to the fun of climbing all the rungs in the nautical ladder.

not disclose its sources of informa- tion when it is dealing with a mate It was a joyous union of extremes.ter of this kind; the Malay Mail Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, smilingly spinning the coin for the firat innings with the sixteen or seventeen-year-old captain of the cadetst

Here the side curtains drop into recesses in the doors and side mem- bers of the coachwork. They are operated from within the car by winders as is the case with the win- dows of most saloons. Not only is this a saving in labour-fitting the average side curtains into their allotted places is a disagreeable task-but the curtains are also pro- tected from' chafing. However good

The Admirals went in to bat first, and succeeded in knocking up the one may be at packing, it is almost very respectable score of 250 for impossible to store away side cur- seven wickets. Lord Jellicoe prov- tains in the compartments provideded himself a resourceful batsman and a daring teker of dangerous "for" them in such a way that the Ins celluloid does not chafe and deteriorate.

Equipment like this will do much to settle the saloon or open car controversy, for the new Humber is both except that you have to raise the hood and the weather curtain are not quite so draught-proof as the windows of a good saloon car.

The following is a summary of the car's performance during the

has, however, a reputation for not making loose or reckless assertions and when we repeat that smuggled rubber is finding its way from Johore to Singapore--not in mere pikule, but tons at a time we are challenging not the integrity but the strength and efficiency of the Singapore and Johore preventive services.

Oplum and Liquor also Smuggled.

It is a notorious fact, and one officially, admitted by the Mono-

The agonised "No!" of his partner, Rear-Admiral O. E. "Leg: gett, could be heard loud across the held at some particularly reckless attempt to sneak an extra run. Lord Jellicoe was bowled by cadet Daval when be made aften, police Department on various occd Rear Admiral Leggett carried biasions, that large quantities of illicit bat triumphantly for 95..

Lord Jellicoe achieved a sudden opium and liquor are introduced and unexpected success during the into Singapore from time to time. cadets' innings. The bowling of That, in itself, constitutes a serious Surgeon-Captain G. R. H. key reflection on the efficiency of the and Lieut-Comdr. V. C. Dorman- Smith, was too much for the cadets Preventive service, and there is rea trial run:-

except-Cadet Sidgwick, who with son to believe that when the figures stood it for three-quarters of an of revenue for the current year SPEED-58 m.p.. on top gear, 10 hour, until Lord Jellicoe took his m.p.h. on third

having done only 400 miles. celeration was good, especially on third gear, and the engine ran sweetly throughout its whole range of speed.

Ac

The engine was wicket and ended the match with are published this impression will pot thoroughly run in, the. Chis one and only ball of the day. be confirmed. As we have already For the uninformed onlooker it pointed out, although the preven might have been a match between tive launches under the control of two school elevens. Cricket Ban nels and coloured caps were a won the F.M.B. authorities are kept derful leveller. The dignity of the busy operating off the coast of quarter-deck was only preserved by a head of grey hair or an occasional bald patch. Indeed, the dignity of the quarter-deck was better pro served by the future Admirals that by the Admirals themselves.

HILL CLIMBING.Good. The third gear here is a great help. It is also silent, so there is no excuse for not using it.

PATROL CONSUMPTION. About

miles to the gallon

ja

OIL CONSUMPTION.-Negligible.

SPRINGING. Good.

Brake-Good:

GEAR CHANGE-Easy.

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The chief qualities of the car are its smooth and silent running, its general roominess and comfort, and

the accessibility of all parts that need the attention of the owner driver. I could find little to criticise.

An-Effective Jack,

A

real labour-saving accessory. child could raise the car by means of it, and lowering the car to its normal position is just as simple On release of a valve the car gently comes down to its normál position. The base of the jack is broad, giving it a firm purchase on the ground, and it is sufficiently com pact for easy storage in the tool- box.

FOREIGN BIDDER HISSED.

Johore they are unable to deal effectively with traffic owing to the lack of co-operation from, the land side, and until this is forthcoming

The pavilion steps were patterned there is little chance of the volume with the blue sarge jackets, galt of muggling being materially re buttons, and white topped nautical

"duced caps of the boys who had come

Post.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS

ARRIVE HOME.

"WE HAD A ROYAL TIME "

NEED FOR BETTER WICKETS IN MALAYA

not

"While the war in front is

needs to appropriate was funds anti to consolidate this economic base Become ever the more paramount

press. again on the minds of the It therefore behooves us to im- various organizations, the necessity of whole-hearted co-operation in maintaining order and stability that the campaign cari proceed unimpeded.

Foreign Policy in Government Hauds.

Regarding the foreign-poling, the people of Shanghai should have confidence in the sagacity of, the Government. The Government will assume full responsibility; and the people are advised, not to take upon their own to deal with foreign question. Such interference on the part of the people will necessarily

ad to confusion in foreign policy and hamper the effort of the apthority in, maintaining order,

The foreign policy of the Nationalist Government and Koc mintang has been time and again reiterated by the Central Executive Committee, which, no doubt is clearly understood by all the pec- ple.

"The Special Municipality of the Port of Shanghai and Woosung, and the Defence Commissioner were again instructed by the Government to this effect":

While the northern expedition are still at large, it is important is still progress, and the Comm URLİ NİS to watch carefully any popular movement expressive of diplomatio opinion. The Central Kuomintang structed headquarters of respective Headquarters, had already in localities to this effect, yet learn that the anti-foreign, move- ment in Shanghai becomes more "vigorous"and" intensified every day.

Ar Ald te Dominunista

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not mean that the Government can tion of the people, yet this does countenance any such sets that may endanger general peace and order and disturb the war of the fighting army. Any such acts will be Vigorously dealt with by the Gov

ernment.**

Kedah too is regarded as f ACCOMMODATION.Ample room for anxiously to watch their team play

antionaly to watch that the King one of the principal cources of it was reported that i five adult passengers.

Navy. When the great bell of the Collegs tolled for lunch the gravel muggled rubber and the simplest rigorous casures, as farcing shops drive was a ses of white-cape way to meet the situation would to close down, confcating com- bobbing along in seamanlike fashion be to put Europeane in charge of medities, etc, were taken. This is to the jog-trot of embryo captains and mates of the Merchant Service the customs departments in both indeed very deplorable and is the height of unwisdam. It would be and officers of the Navy,“

thees States At present there are almost suicidal, if it ever develops After lunch they strolled gravely Do Europeans in either department. Linto something of a gener. 1 strike, on the grass in two and threes with Native Princes Unlikely to Oppose. playing into the hands of the Cou

which would amount to willingly just a suspicion of whas Conrad called This officer of the watch. We see no reason to fear that munista. walk." They made a clean-cut, such a proposal, if it emanated

The Government, need it be healthy picture against the cropped from the High Commissioner said, is always in heartfelt sym- I tried also thing week at at the turf of the cricket field with its office, would meet with serious oppathy with the patriotic manifesta request of the makers a "Skyhigirdle of tall, waving trees and the position. The Sultan of Johore is a sensible person, himself largely blown aky above. hydraulic jack made by Mesare. After the match here was a interested in the prosperity of the Henry Miller and Co. This is a hilarious rag game in which rubber industry and therefore con- Vice Admiral Watson gained a cerned in the success of restriction, Justy cheer from his brother and he cannot fail to be aware that Admirals by taking four wickets the existing conditions do in, one over, and, incidentally, redound to the credit of his State. gaining his hat trick-Morning The Regent of Kedah is perhaps the The Mayor and the Defence most progressive and enlightened of all the Malay Rulers, though he has Commissioner are, therefore, se strong reactionary elements to con cordingly requested to caution and tend with in Alor Star, and, when to restrict the people from resort- properly approached, has always ing to any such puerile conduct, shown himself ready to co-operate and be sparing in meting out with the Colonia, and F.M.S. au- punishment when such acts are com-

mitted... thorities for the common good... Bold Handling Weeded.

"In respect to the above instruc With efficient preventive services tion from the Government, we in Johore and Kedah, more Euro therefore iesue this proclamation: pean supervision and readiness to forbidding any such acts as arrest fall into line in Singapore, and ing people without proper authori The Australian cricketers, who unified control throughout British zation, closing up shops and other Jane have reached their bones the opinion of those best qualified peace and order and to disturbs the left. Singapore by the Marella on Malaya, rubber smuggling could, in acts calculated to endanger the Violation of in Sydney, where Macartney and to judge, be almost wiped out, financial stability. other members of the team have, especially if the penalties were this proclamation will be seriously With an ordinary clutch the en-

as they promised, been referring in made uniform and strictly enforced punished and the people are advis Раків.

glowing terms to their experiences and the law amended so as to enable ed to pay heed to this warning."- gine in similar circumstances acts

An exciting meident took place in Malaya.

the Courts to punish the people beus Min News Agency. as a powerful” brake.

The members of the side gener.hind the traffic as well as those ac According to the prosecution, in the Paris Central Auction Room

a beautiful Louis XV. elly expressed their uprise at the tively engaged in it. At the same you take your foot off the ac- Bardy's car was seen stationary when célerator of an ordinary car it against a bridge. Bardy was secretaire by a famous master was standard of the aricket as they had time more might undoubtedly be found it in Singapore and up-done to stop the trade in coupons standing up in it swaying and put up for sale. quickly lewe down, owing to the throwing broken glase out of the A dealer" acting on behalf of the

country.

which, became particularly active While both Woodfull and Oldfield after_the_Christinos floods and has It is called the Humfrey Sand-braking effect of the engine com car. Mr. Hargreaven, surveyor to City of. Paris bid up to £8,000 for berg free-wheel dutch, and it depression. But with the new device, out, bleeding from the head, and the Petit Palais Muscum. Usually lence of the Singapore wickets they smuggling problem has been boldly RIVALS TO THE RED SPEARS.

Farnborough District Council, got the piece, which was intended for were in agreement as to the excel continued since. But until the brood basis, velopments prove satisfactory it when you throttle down the engine Bardy drove away. At the Queen's when a dealer bids for one of the expressed the view that on the other faced and handled on

Rivals to the Red Spears, the should do for the motor car what slowa 'but the car continues under Hotel two miles further on, he Paris museums other bidders quick-gmunds, on which they played the the enforcement of Restriction will

got out and his face was covered 15 drop out, std this has become wrong soil was being used Until continue to be seriously handicap Tien Men Hui or Heusen's Gate the tree-wheel-did for the bioyole-its-own momentum.

the right preparation was obtained ped and ite success jeopardised A the unwritten law of the Paris for the wickets cricket putaide conference between the different Society, smacking of pre-Bozar There are times when it is neces- "Motor gliding is probably the

salerooms. A Little Black Dog."

Singapore would act improve that

heads of departmenta concerned days, have sprung up in Honso, bert term for describing this now anty to use the engine as a brake,

A man med Williams, while

However, bids went up fist and

They told their interviewer

could, with a little

goodwill on development. It has been fitted ex- and for this purpose a control is inspecting the damage to the car, furious on behalf of a South Ameri during the tour they encountered sides, easily-work-out-scheme-for-ording to 1 Chinese who has

can buyer. The dealer who made some fine spin bowlers. The heat, making it elective. Perhaps, now just returned from that province. perimentally to several private cars fitted which enables the driver to found the body of Mr. Little. A

doctor said that Bardy ves drunk the bids was hissed and the public they added, militated against fast that the matter has been fully ven- The leader of the new society and forfies with satisfactory to do so...

When asked by a police inspector anfested their disapproval, but bowlers, develomas, aud eventilated in the local press, one of is a manon who declares that he dulte, and it now remains to be The car. I tried yesterday, fitted to account for Little's death, Bardy the secretaire about to be Gregory would have had to slacken the unofficial members will raise the has discovered a set of the Tien geen whether it can be produced with a free-wheel datch of this said Good Godfle Little knocked down to the South Ameri under the playing conditions in question at the next meeting of the Shu Book of Heaven given to

dend! It's all through a little can representative when three other Malaya.

Federal Council, and endeavour to him by good spirits who found 31 description, was an ordinary small black dog."

Paris dealers came to the rescue aft. We had a royal time," was how elicit a statement of the Govern hidden in a piece of stone. "Not family touring model. A point „Bardy, giving evidence, said he and, on behalf of the City of Paris, the players summed up their ment's views and intentions. We only the Capt. J.; D." Irving, chief that impressed me was the very was driving Hargreaves, and Little

raised the price again and again month's visit to Malays, and they do not suppose that the FM. 8. At have enrolled but students under his banner. nd designer to the Sun-

home when... dog ran from the until they secured possession of the gave glowing descriptions of the thorities will need any particular None are afraid of the sword ser beam Motor Co. for many year," || *

leng distance it is possible to darkness of the bridge and in col. Frize 128 Ale verwarmer in which they were enter sparring into actica, but the public are they terrified when leader

lided with the buttress

Then they clubbed together and telged by the Sultan of Johore and are legitimately curious to know bullets whistle about them, statex Bordy was sentenced to eighteen paid the 2000 that the extra bids the Sultan-of-Perak, Singapore what being done and this our informant, but "they will full months' hard labour.

represented.

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curiosity ought to be satisfied: and die as common men

TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF

AND COAST.

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I am able, says the Daily Mail Motoring correspondent, to give details and the results practical test of a British inver tice that promises to provide us with a new and fascinating for of motoring-

on'a commercial basis.

gineer and

While the engine is pulling the car it acts in a normal manner, but as soon as the engine speed is reduced to the point when the car is pushing against the engine the free wheel operates and the car automatically "coasts.”

(const," even at speeds of 20 miles under

Irekigned his hour and under. Driving was¬ sition with that firma- and will | a series of glides.

The story of a motorist, who, while alleged to be drunk, drove his motor-car for two miles after & collision with a bridge and with a dead man huddled up in the back seat, was related at Winchester. Assizes, when Ferey Bardy, aged 36, Farnborough,

a commercial traveller,

Hampshire, charged before Mr. Justice Avory with the manslaughter of Mr. John Russell Little, of Waddon Court- road, Croydon,

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