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MACAO'S, VISIT.

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LEAVING HONG RỒNG.

"PRESIDENT "CLEVELAND

PASSENGERS,

Among the passengers leaving | on the President Cleveland yester- {

But these affiliations mean nothing HIS EXCELLENCY'S TRIBUTES. day were:-

in the present state of politics in China and it would be well if they could he forgotten.

As far as Hong Kong is concerned- anyone will be welcome in Canton who can keep the peace in South

China. If it is impossible for either General Li To Hain or Cleneral CHANG FAT FC1 to accomplish this

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prize for which ever aide gains some

temporary ascendency.

It has been decided to hold this

year's St. Andrew's Ball on St. Andrew's Day, Wednesday, Novem- ber 30th.

A thief entered No. 16, Arbuthnot Road, on Sunday night and made a baul of jewellery and money worth, 861.

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YESTERDAY'S AND TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

Dr. Franklin J. Halpin, U.S. Public Health Surgeon at Hong Kong, returning home to the United States on furlough,

Mr. O. E. Davis, travelling to Another interesting programme Shanghai. Mr. Davis is connected

was carried through yesterday in with Messra. Furness, Far East, the Governor of Macao. connection with the visit of H.E.Ltd.

Mr. C. F. Wolsiffer and Mr. Wm. In the morning His Excellency Morris, directors of the British- Madame and Me. Barbosa, and American Tobacco Ca., returning to party motored round the Island vid Shanghai after a business trip to Shaukiwan, Stanley, and Aberdeen, Hong Kong. and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Mr. J. H. Southwell, going to her afterwards proceeded to the Shanghai. Also connected with the bungalow of Commodore J. L. Pear British-American Tobacco Co. son, C.M.G., for luncheon

Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Botelho, Later, His Excellency and his wife Miss M. S. Botelho, Miss C and daughter took up residence at Botelho, and Mise Irene Botelho, the Repulse Bay Hotel, and Madametravelling to Shanghai. Mr. Botelho Barbosa devoted the afternoon to is the head of the Botelho Bros. shopping.

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ORIGINAL JURISDICTION MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS

No. 28 or 1927,

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHINA

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'spheres of influence" for their accommodation. While they remain there is very little prospect of any long period of peace...

A few days ago we were informed by an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Canton that Dress. General La TSA Haix was anxious

HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 1927.

THE FATE OF CANTON,

for the unification of the Kuomin tang Party and was working towards that end. Our Chinese correspondent answered that as far as the people of South China were concerned all that they desired was

Mr. C. A. Peel, connected with Mesara Dodwell & Co., going to Shanghai,

He was not an advpeate of the Covers were laid for 100 persons, suppression of any of these great A notice to motor drivers states and, the following were the prin- social activities, but rather would he urge his hosts to take to heart or stop in Connaught Road apposite

H.E. Seahor Arthur Tamagaim the idea of unity and fusion, which the Star Ferry Pier.

Barborn, Mme. Baibora, Mile. Bar, could not but make for strength and bosa, Lieut. Piato Abreu, aide-de. still greater prosperity. He realis- Money, jewellery and clothing worth 857 was reported stolen from P, Commander Almeida Pined what the Portuguese Consul had Room No. 428 at the Tai Lo Tinheiro, Chief of Staff, the officers of said of the economic crisis which Central, on Sunday. Boarding House, Des Voeux Road the Portuguese gunboat Patria. spread like a cloud over his com His Lordship J. da Costa Nunes,munity in Hong Kong, but here Bishop of Marso, and Miss Nunes lied suficiently on the energy and were invited to the dinner but were ability of his compatriots to over- unable to accept the invitation.

The tenant of the second floor of No. 21, Reclamation Street, Yan- ranti, has reported to the police the theft from his premises of money and clothing worth 879.

Mr. "A Cerveira de Albuquerque e Castro, Consul-General for Portu- Passengers arriving here yester-gal, presided at the dinner, and day by the as President onre included Mr. G. A: Atkins, Mr. A. with him were Mic, and Mile. Brostedt, Mrs. I. E. Moller, Mr. Albuquerque. I. Moller and Mr. W. F. Shumway.

A Chinese married woman living in Reclamation Street, Yaumati, attempted suicide by jumping into the harbour at Mongkok. She WIE fished out and taken home by re- latives. ⚫

The master of a firewood shop at No. 2, Elgin Street, ground floor has reported to the police that on Saturday he entrusted a quantity of firewood worth $73 to a fuki who has absconded.

The forthcoming wedding is as- nouneed of Mr. Thomas Mahoua, of the Hong Kong Police, to Miss Muriel Jane Blunsdon, residing at No. 2 Bowle Building, Fly Dragon Terrace, Causeway Bay.

A Chinese on Sunday attempted to commit suicide by hanging him self from a tree in Kennedy Road. He was seen by two soldiers who the Shaukiwan Police Station. cut him down. He was taken to

The Committee. The Committee, representative of the Portuguese community, respon- sible for the arrangements for the function, were --

"MONEY NOT ESSENTIAL

TO HAPPINESS.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH YOUNG MEN'S CLUB,

OPENING OF DERATING SEASON,

Si Poter's Church Young Men's Club opened their debating season last night with the subject: "That. Money is Essential to Happiness."

There was a large attendance, and

sitting accommodation had to be

extended to the porch,."

Rev. N. V. Halward presided. The proposer of the motion was

Mr. S. Jenyas (Eliot Hall) second- ed by Prof. R. K. Simpson

The opposition was led by Rev. J. C. Böhn, C.F., and Mr. G. S. Zimmern.

Alter a lively and most interest- ing discussion, the motion was de feated by 37 votes against 95.

oction was that it was "money" The argument advanced for the and not "wealth" that was essential to happiness. After providing for the barest necessities of life, on must have some money to improve and develop oneself, or to be of service to others to attain hap- piness. It was also argued that General Booth could not have been not have the money at his disposal a happy man, as he is, if he did

to make others happy

nut

Prot Simpson contended that happiness. meant what could be looked forward to in anticipation. If one had only the means to pay for one's food, clothes and a roof, then nothing to look forward to and if he could not be happy. Head he should fan sick and could not tainly was not happiness. work, he would starve: That cer- come these difficulties and, again The opposition contended that reach the pinnacle of success with one could be happy without money. the restoration of normal conditions from outside influences that hap

It was froen within and in Hong Kong.

piness came. The speakers illus Among the gathering prezent te trated their argument by quoting saw many of his former classmates, the Aveo of Shakespeare, Milton, who were as true and loyal to him who had made themselves quite Stevenson, St. Francis and others.

felt certain, would be then as they were now and who, he happy without the aid of money. friends of his in the future. When on religious lines and referred as close The argument vne more or less he was in Lisbon, he felt partien to a happiness which was spiritual lary happy when Portuguese from and everlasting. It was also con- the Far East came to see bin

tonded that money is the root of all evil," and that money loc bad never made a man happy.” -

Future Activities.

Club Lusitano,

Exmo. Sr. A. L. Cerveira de Albuquervue a Castro (President), Exmo. Sr. J. 3. de Castro Basto Of the Club Lusitano, he felt (Vice-President), Exmo. Sr. J. A. that on national grounds the in d'Almeida (Secretarie), Exmo. Sr. stitution did and must exist as a Pedro Vicente Botelho, Ezmo. St. social centre of Portuguese life in men for

In thanking the ladies and gentle... Antonio Silva-Netto, Exmo. Sr. F. this British colony and he was NV Halvard anounced that their attendance, Rev. L. da Silva, Exmo. Sr. E. V. M. R. happy to think that in such a the Club was giving a garden de Sour, Exmo. Sr. Julio Ribeiro, colony of British and Portuguese fête Ob November 11th Exmo. Sr. Arthur F. Osmund, communities, there was co-opers 12th.

And Exmo. Sr. Verissimo Gonsalves, tion in business as well as in he could.

He said that although Exmo. Sr. P. M. N. da Silva, Exmo. pleasure.

not sote. He could assure hit or the other in the debate he would One way Sr. J. M. Noronha, Exmo. Sr. S. F.

hearers that the Government of de Pinna, Exmo. Br. Dr. FM Portugal would ensure members of and that they needed it badly too

say that

money was essential”. Graca Ozoria, Exmo. Sr. Dr. R. A the Club Lusitano its permanent for the fête. He therefore hoped do, Exmo. Sr. Antonio Basto, Esmo, his power to obtain such a desirable port. Basto, Exmo. St. E. J. de Figueire assistance, and he would do all in that everyone would give their sup- Sr. M.-F. "Baptista and Exmo. Sr. duty of every Portuguese in Hong end. He felt it to be the bounder Antonio Botelho.

Kong to enrol as a member of the Club Lusitano. (Loud applause.)

President's Speech,

As President of the Committee, The annual meeting of the Kow. Senhor, Albuquerque proposed the WEEN Mr. EUGENE CHE left Haa-peace. That we venture to assert day, at 5.30 p.m. The annual re-

loon Cricket Club will be held to toast of the health and prosperity kow for Moscow he expressed the is the attitude of the Chinese will be submitted for adoption gave him extreme pleasure to do

port was published last week, and

of His Excellency. He said that is opinion that the Kuomintang, as a people, generally. They must by tonight, when officers will be elect- so, inasmuch as be was giving ex- great national party, bad ceased to this time, have grown utterly wearyed for the ensuing year. exist Recent events have proved of political phrases and programines him correct. The Kuomintang bae and would doubtless be more than

pression to the sincere and loyal protestations of the Portuguess community. He could assure His

of

Mutual Assistance, The Consul General had made re ference to the readiness with which

Macao during a time of emergency the Portuguess of Hong Kong had replied to the Government and he felt sure that the same reply would be forthcoming from Macao at any time that it might be needed (Loud applause.)

His Excelleney felt overwhelmed with the enthusiasm of the recep-

ber 3rd, when the motion" That it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all;"'' will be put to the vote.

The next debate will be on Octo-

A QUEER ARMOURY.

"VISITOR FROM PAKHOI' ARRESTED BY A GARDENER.

A Chinese who said that he had

The marriage arranged between Mr. J. A. Fraser and Miss K. E. wonderful recuperative powers and willing to pay reasonable taxation Morley will take place in St. John's Excellency of their respect and tion accorded him. He had met come from Pakhoi was found out-

Cathedral to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. it may blossom" forth again as a to anyone sufficiently strong to Owing to the bride's recent illness, esteem. The President referred to with nothing but the most cordial side the porch of Mr. C." A. 8. force to be reckoned with in Chinese maintain law and order in their friends will be welcome at the community of the Club Lusitano afforded to express his heartfelt gardener who suspected that the there will be no reception, but all the importance to the Portuguese greetings wherever he had gone and Buss residence at Repulas Bay, at he was glad of the opportunity about 12.45 by the gardener. The politics, but at the moment it has districte. We had hopes that Cathedral. certainly ceased to exercise any General Li TBAI HEIN, by keeping

and the Club de Recreio, and ob thanks not only for himself, but man had no good intentions tackled served that when Macao needed the also on behalf of his wife and him single-handed and after secur considerable influence in the govern aloof from political intrigues, might

assistance of bis compatriots in daughter for the expressions of ing in went to his master with a ment of the country. Since the be in a position to guarantee peace prosecuted by Staff Sergeant Cook, Hong Kong, it was readily, and goodwill to them during their visit bottle, a length of rope and a piece called for three vitae for Portugal When Mr. Euss heard the story to Hong Kong.

of iron, which he had taken from In conclusion His Excellency hfs prisoner, N. KARNAAST DE which were most heartily given.

and

for Kwangtung and Kwangsi. But developments in Canton Swatow during the week-end rather dash those hopes to the ground.

split between Hankow and Nanking there has been constant disintegra tion until now it is absolutely im possible to say where the chief power lies. The nationalist party' There is A belict that General has divided into fragments and each CHAs Far Tut, the youthful fragment comprises a general and leader of the

"Ironsides"

and

an army of a few thousand men formerly a subordinate of Generai concerned solely with finding a Li TRAI HaIs is destined to become sphere of influence for himself and the controller of these two pro his followers. This means, in effect, vinces. The power may pass, of the return of the Tuchun system course, from one to the other with That might cause no alarm for it is out fighting but even so these con- possibly the

Was

At the Kowloon Magistracy yes terday morning, before Mr. W. Schofield, a Chinese, who was fried 815, or three weeks' hard labour in cefault, for the larceny of a piece of board from the Peninsula Hotel

Mr. V. Dialdas, the managing proprietor of the Pioneer Silk Store, has been the recipient of many congratulations upon the ad- dition of a son to his family circle. Chocolates are being distributed to the happy event. customers at the store in honour of

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cheerfully extended to the sister Colony of Macao Senhor Albu qlerque referred to the advice and assistance he had received from to dividual members of the Portuguese community.

The toast was cordially drunk amid loud applause.

The Dance.

and aw these various articles, he went himself to conduct a further The dance hall was very tasteful found one razor blade, a quantity. search. In the man's pocket. ha ly and artistically decorated for of nails and three rubber balls, of the occasion, the decorations having the size which could be used as be carried out under the direction gags of Mr. M. Baptista.

The man was charged at the Cen The dance was very enjoyable tral Magistracy yesterday before. and successful and continued until Mr. B. L. Lindsell, and was sen- alate hour, the "Footwarmers"tenced to three months' hard labour." Orchestra providing the music

The gardener was highly com mended by the Magistrate who said. tackle the accused on the spot. that it was a praiseworthy ect to

HIS EXCELLENCF'S REPLY. His Excellency thanked the Pre- tracy yesterday morning on a reception extended to tim. He felt

Convicted at the Kowloon Magis sident of the Committee for the To-day's Programme. charge of theft of five pieces of a sense of pride and pleasure at Macao will attend a reception Today H.E. the Governor of Engineers barracks at the Whitfield honour from the Portuguese remunity at the Chinese Merchants' corrugated iron from the Royal being the recipient of such a signal extended by the Chinese com-

China's.atauited to stant changes in administration do Camp, & Chiness was fined $20,sidents of Hong Kong, an honour Club, invitations having been issued! the not foster that feeling of security three weeks hard labour in de- which would long live in his by the Hon. Sir Shou Bon Chow

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At any rate

WEATHER REPORT. fault, by Mr. W. Schofield. Staff memory. dream of a great unified China which is so essential to commercial Sergeant Smith prosecuted

and the Hod. Dr. I. IL Rotowall,

BOME RAIN. Speaking of the chief Portugues C.M.G., the Chinese members of controlled by a Central Govern prosperity. The ideal arrangement Among passengers arriving bere institutions here. His Excellency the Legislative Council.

Yesterday's weather report fore- For further Particulars and Conditions ment in one that will not be realised would probably be for General Layesterday by the Blue Funnel Line vitality and energy which did not and the Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow Royal Observatory at 6.35 p.m. thought that they betokened B The reception is timed for 4 pm, cast and remarks issued by the Sale, Apply to

8.a. Aeneas from Home were. Mrs for years to come. But the great TAX Hair, who is a Kwangsi man, W. C. Bicknell Mr. Bicknell betray a dispersion of activity, but will speak to the cordial ro stated -trouble, and the feature of the and CHANG FAT FUI, who is a Mr. O. E. Davies, Mr. EG rather resourcefulness and a lations existing between the PorThe anti-cyclone remains over

Gardiner, situation which gives rise to anxiety Cantonese with a fairly strong per- A Mills Mr. J. 8. Martin, Mr. long way to make for the success in Hong Kong, and H. Senhor northwards and is situated about My Gardiner, Mes spirit of enterprise which went a fuguens ard Chinese communities Japan. The depression has moved

is that there are far more generala sonal following in the Southern J. D. McLeod, Mr. F. Prof the community, of whom he was Barbosa will responsiven for Local forceast:N, or variable

100 miles west of: Oshimafro and small-armies wandering over Capital, to come to some amicable Grove Mr. RA. Wadeson (privileged to be a guest that Opportunity will be

solicitor, with Messrs. Descon's evening

members of the Chinese community winds, moderate, cloudy, probably and Mr. J. F. Wright.

(Continued on next Column.) to meet His Excellency,

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the countryside than there are understanding by which they would,

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