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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1929.

PATRIOTISM IN CANTON.

TWELVE HOURS' WATER SUPPLY.

CONCESSIONS FOLLOWING PRESENT DOWNPOUR,

BIG DEMONSTRATION AGAINST SOVIET.

PREPARATIONS GO FORWARD.

Iranu OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

CANTON, July 20 The whole city seems to be buay preparing for the anti-Soviet de- monstration which will be staged оп Weditaday morning. Over $3,000 has been voted for the purpose and wery public organisa. tion will take part. Generals Chen! Ming Shuund: Chen Tsai Tong will address the gathering on the Enst Paride Grounds, thousands of

handbills. pamphlets.

etc.,

are

being printed, and lecturing corps

RESERVOIRS CONTAIN NEARLY 500

MILLION GALLONS.

The Government, from to-day, is giving on the Island a twelve- hour street fountain supply of water, An earlier announcement stated that in the Central District and Wanebai District, from Queen's Road northward, the street fountain supply would be cut off, but as a result of further representations by the three Chinese members of the Legislative Council no existing street fountains at Wanchai will be cut off. The tank supply was to be continued up to o'clock this morning. The Island's supply was increased by 50 million gallons yesterday morning, bringing the total in storage to 432) million gallons (not counting the 10 million galldas or so in the service reservoirs).

The rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 4 p.m, wal 1.50 inches,.

RESERVOIRS ONE QUARTER FULL.

are being organised. by the Kuo-

The heavy rainstorm of Sunday | mintang to harangue the crowds. Monday night was followed by fur- Immediately after the gatheringther showers of tropical intensity there will be a big parade through the principal streets, headed by Mr. Li Yang King. Chief of Staff of the 8th Route Army.

A military conference was held on Sunday at Government. Howe to

yesterday morning and afternoon and, the Royal Observatory's fore- cast issued at 6.95 p.m. yesterday was ds follows:-

Pressure is highest in the Pacife

discuss the situation. The confer-over an irregular area extending ence was called by Generals Chea from South Japan to the Carolines. Ming Shu and Chen Tend Tong and It is relatively low over Tongking was attended by practically all the and to the cast of Luzon. senior military officem. What was devided has not been divulged.

Forecast:-S. or variable winda,

After the conference the two Chens light to moderate, cloudy, occasionall

invited all those who attended to a banquet at Tungahan.

It is reported from reäable sources that the Canton Clover ment, has decided to despatch the Division under General Teoi Ting

rain.

Up to p.m. 3.50 inches had filler and for the 24 hours before then there had been 1.03 inches at the Royal Observatory, Kowloon.

Kai to Manchuria if whr breaks On the Island the fall had been out. The Division is being pre-heavier the record being at 7 a.m.: pared and will leave for the, North when needed,

Special precautionary measures are being taken by the Canton authorities to prevent Communist

Tytam

3.97 inches. Tytam Tuk.......... 3.32 Pokfulam

2.70 Wongnelchong 4.06

The Water Authority reckons that

up to 7 a.m. yesterday the Island Reservoirs had gained 50,000,000

agents from making mischief in Canton. A group of detectives is keeping a sharp lookout and check. ang the movements of all unknown gallons making a total storage of foreigners, expecially the Russians. | 432,000,000 gallons. Hopis and other public places are Even if the rain cleared up now constanty being searched and new it is expected that the reservoirs arrivals questioned,

would touch the 500 million gallon Bocca Tigris Fort is being strengthened and a sharp watch is mark or about a quarter of their full capacity. The reasonable pros-

maintained.

DAMAGE BY RAIN.

SILE AND RICE CROPS SUFFER.

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AND CHINESE REPRESENTATIVES.

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DR. R. H. KOTEWALL'S STATEMENT.

In the course of an interview with Press representatives yesterday the Han. Dr. R. H. Kotewall said that as the result of personal representa- tions made by Sir "Shou-son Chow, Dr. Ta's and himself to H.E. the Governor it had been decided, in view of the rain we have had dur- ing the last forty-eight hours, that. the present seventh stage of restric tions on the Island, gaving a four- hour supply through the street- fountains, ceases, and the third stage of the restriction giving "a twelve-hour supply through the

Same

course will be reverted to, subject to periodical revisions.

Strict Economy Still Needed. Continuing, Dr. Kotewall said: His Excellency desires the three Chinese members of Council to make it quite clear to their compatriots that us the present reservoirs are only about quarter full, and it would require 1,000,000,000 gallons more water to all them, the Government may revert to the present stage of the restriction, or to the 4th, 5th dictate, should it be found that the or eth stages as circumstance may

state of the reservoirs would not justify a continuation of the third stage. It is, therefore, imperative that the strictest economy should

TYPHOID IN THE COLONY.

QUERIES FOR THE SANITARY BOARD.

At to-day's meeting at the Sani- tary Board Mr. Wong Kwong Tin will ask the following questions:----

In view of the many cases of typhoid fever reported, will the Medical Officer of Health kindly supply the following information:

(i)-Is it his opinion that an increase in the number of cases of typhoid fever is imminent 1

(ii)-Has he traced the source of infection of the first case i

(iii.)—Was infection in the enacs of the late Mr. Buchaanat of Shek-O and Mr... Whyte of the Peninsula Hotel caused by the drinking of well water?

(iv)-Prior to the recent open- ing of welis, were there any cases of typhoid fever reported this year?

(v.)What are the statistics of typhoid fever for the last five years ending June, 1929, relating to the following localities:- (a) the City of Victoria,

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(b) the Peak residential dis-

trict, (c) Pokfulam,

POSTAL FRAUD

CASE.

SOUSA PLEADS GUILTY AT TRIAL.

SENTENCE OF 18 MONTHS

HARD LABOUR.

A plen of guilty was tendered by Jose Antonic Mariano de Sousn when he appeared before, the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) at the Criminal Sessions yesterday. The accused. who was not legally re- presented, had to face two charges of fraudulently preparing a docu-" ment incorrectly while seting as an officer of the Post Office, and there were also two charges of larceny.

At his Lordship's request, Mr. Somerset Fitzroy (Assistant Attor- ney General) recalled the method by which the accused Extracted 10,000 yen from a registered article consigned to Japan. In addition he had destroyed other registered letters, but so far there had been 20 claims.

Counsel proceeded to refer to a statement made by the accused at Central Magistraey admitting the

(d) outlying districts in the is theft. The accused seemed to have distributed money freely among his friends and to have entertained them at dinner parties prior to his flight to Java. A point in accus- ed's favour, Mr. Fitzroy said, was that he consented to retura to Hong Kong and extradition pro- ceedings were therefore not

land of Hong Kong, (e) Tsimshatsui, (1) Kowloon City ? (vi)-Is Kowloon City, where the supply of water is mainly from wells, more infected than any other locality 7

(vii)-What is the percentage of bacili coli in water to be regard- "ed as dangerous!

CATHEDRAL WEDDING.

LAING-EXHAM

A pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday in St. John's Cathedral when Miss Marjorie Ruth Exham was-married to Lieut. John Regi- hald Laing, late of the Welch Regiment.

The Dean of the Cathedral, Dean A Swann, D.S.C., M.A., officiated. Colonel F. S.

The bride is the only daughter of R.A.O.C., Ching Command, and Exham, D.S.O.,

Mrs. Exham, of 373, The Peak. She was given away by her father, and attended by one bridesmaid. Miss Heather Monic

wore a

cessary.

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Judge's, Observations and Sentence.

Addressing the

his accused, Lordship said:-"You are in very serious position because you have committed a very serious offence. It seems to me that it is a case in which your vanity has brought you to this trouble, So far sa I can judge on the facts related by Counsel for the Crown, you ap peat to have spent the greater part. of this money in making a figure

**You gave considerable sums to your friends, and I cannot help felling that their conduct is serious because they must have known very well that you could not be in 2 position to be in possession of a large sum of money.

I am going to give you coR- sideration for your age. The least septence I can pass on you is la months' imprisonment with 'hard labour."

R.A.S.C. CORPORAL ACQUITTED.

Like the daughter of Col. Bird ho was married some months ago. of ivory chiffon velves, which is lies Exham chose a mediaval gown

certainly a most effective style for COURT MARTIAL CHARGE OF a wedding gown. She girde of pearls, and a long veil of DRUNKENNESS. hand made lace, and carried a sheaf of lotus lilies.

Corporal C. E. Thomas, of the R.A.S.C., was Miss Heather Monie

charged before a

Wellington Barracks yesterday morning with being drunk and incapable on July 12 at Wellington

wore

peet is, however, that this figure will be exercised by all,, particularly by petalled thress of white pet, trim District Court Martial held at

be well exceeded.

What the Extra Supply Means" A twelve-hour fountain supply reans an expenditure of 4.1 million [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

gallons a day and (supposing we CANTON, July 92. get the 500 million gallon) there is, The recent downpours following therefore, enough in the reservoirs the extraordinary hos weather are

for 122 days--which takes us to the aeriously affecting the fourth crop of silk in the Canton Dela. The middle of November-when the dry writer was informed by a silk mer-season sets in! chant from one of the filatures in

'If, therefore, the present rains do , Shim Tak District that last Thurs

day and Friday were particularly et continue, es expected, there disastrous. The warm south-cast will doubtless be a return to the wind suddenly gave way to a cold four-hour street fountain supply, and devere north wind and over which reduces expenditure to about three million gallons a day. The half of the silk worms died off.

hope of still more rain to come.

the tenants of fretered houses which med with ribbon flowers in pastel will also get a twelve-hour supply shades, and carried a posy of pink by reason of the fact that the street-mother was hecamingly gowned in Barracks.

and white

The bride's fountains and the metered houses black and grey georgette with get their supply from the same general main.

The Central District.

hat to match.

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Lieut. W. A. H. Maxwell, and Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers, wa best man."

Major H, PW. Hutson, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (R.E.) presided and other members of the Court were Capt. B. J. Corballis (Somerset Light Infantry), and Lieut. Á. After the ceremony a reception Sexton (Royal Artillery). The residents in the Central was held at the bride's home, 373,

Lieat. R. N. Marshall, of the R.A.S.C., prosecuted, and Mr. District from Queen's Road north-The Peak, which was attended by

Wilkinson & any water from the street-fountains and Lieut. and Mrs. Laing left for ward who do not at present get The usual tanate were honoured, Grist) defended.

many friends of the young couple. Prior (cf. Lesars.

..Lieut. Mattingley, of the but have to rely entirely upon the their honeymoon amid many good K.O.S.B., said, that accused was wishes for their future happiness in charge of the fire pickets. tanks which are comparatively near

Guard was mounted at 4.45 p.m. tud prosperity.

The honeymoon is to take the that day, and witness as orderly. to them, will have to be satisfied with the present arrangement which interesting form of 週 motor tour officer of the day inspected the gives than a supply through tanks through Canada and the United guard. Accused was not standing for the whole 24 hours.

States. The bride left home in a rigidly to attention and awayed charming frock of blue flowered slightly. Accused also smelt of "The residents at Wanchai also georgette with a hat to match. from Queen's Road northward, who

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Thousands of people who depend barameter is low and there is every at present get a four-hour supply DEATH OF MR. E. U. REID.

On the Peak the present fcür hours supply, will not be changed.

Supplies From the Mainland.

on this trade for their live hood have been thrown out of work and this sericultural disaster is also affecting the rate" of exchange of Hong Kong currency, for Canton

At the Water Control Office our money. During the past week or so the exchange rate

representative learned that supplies was about $1.10 Canton money to the Hong are still being brought in large

Kong dollar, but it is now $1.39.

liquor. After getting an opinion from sergeant as to accused's condition, the latter was placed under arrest for being drunk.

Cross-examined witness agreed that his regiment, the K.O.S.B., higher standard of drill was required than in the R.A.S.Q. He denied a suggestion that he con cluded the prisoner was drunk We regret to record the death on whereas really he was only stand- "We shall be pleased to receive June 16, at 1410, St. Patrick Street, ing in an unsoldierly manner.

The accused representations from the residents Victoria, B.C., of Mr. Edgeworth

guilty. Ussher Reld, late of Chins and

through the street fountains as well as a constant supply from the tanks, will have the street fountains shut off. [This has been modified as ex- plained below.{

FORMER MEMBER OF JARDINE, MATHESON'S.

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WAR

found not

HARBOUR MURDER ·

quantities from the mainland. On collection of water from tanks solely 5 years old, joined the Shanghai of any streets which find that the Japan. Mr. Reid who was about The reccat raise are ako damag. Sunday 1,200,tons of water (about is of distinct hardship. We will then branch of Meears, Juridine, Mathe ing the rice crops on the Canton 250,000 gallons) were transported most willingly take up the matter son & Co.'s Engineering Section in Delta. Wide" stretches of rice feld from Lai Chi Kok and the Tspn with the Government with a view June 1903. After being for several

th obtaining a re-opening of the years at Shanghai he was subse REWARD OFFERED BY THE quently in charge of his firm's

MYSTERY.

POLICE.

in the West, North and East River Wan source. It is hoped to increase street fountains.

this supply, should it be necessary It may be interesting to the office at Kobe, Teiugtao and Can

public to know that in connectionton, and it was from the last-named Some time between July 1 and 3, not under to 3,000 tons a day.

with the purely temporary men-place that be retired from Mesars an old woman, Ko Ng age 60 The Fu Kwong has been maintain-sures adopted by the Government Jardine, Matheson's in 1996 and sears, licensee of Class IV. sam- in bringing water to the Island settled in British Columbia with pan No. B2287Y and her .301

300,000 has already been spent, re. Rekt

named Cheung Fo, age 16 years, and that the Finance Committee

districts are submerged and even where the fields are water the crop is not good..

THE KWANGSI LEADERS.

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ing a supply from the West River

and careful records of the source

of supply and its quality have been According to the vernacular kept. The last load from opposite Press, there is no truth in the Pottinger Island was particularly report that Wong Shiu Hung and satisfactory. The quality was good Pei Chung Hsi are in this Colony, and the depth of water adequate, should coasters here, after all, After their troops were defeated and surrendered to Nanking they

be pressed into service as water carriers. fled to Indo-China from Eweilin

The Fu Kwong, herself, 4 Lungchow and proceeded to will be "paid off" at the end of Haiphous, where they are at pre- the week and returns to Shanghai. geat. General Li Teung Jen, `ar- The usual, routine, with regard to other leader of the Kwanger Clique billing and is, however, living in this Colony. maintained.

Concession For Wanchai.

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will soon be asked to vote another was

In his younger days Mr. Reid were murdered in their sampan Д well-known jockey and and thrown overboard in Victoria half a million dollars for the same several big races fell to his credit. Harbour. The boat was ransacked One of his first successce was at and boxes were forced open. The purpose."

Shanghai on Mr. C. I. Birkett's following property was subsequent- famous pony Loyalty. The jockeyly discovered to be missing-Four Later Dr. Kotowall was able to was injured in the previous race, pairs gold bangles, one male black- add the following:-

and, called on at a momente wood bangle mounted with gold in notice, Mr. Reid successfully pilot one part, flowered pattern, one The three Chinese members of ed his mount to victory. Mr. Reid child's gold bangle, expanding Council bavo, pleasure in announc also belonged to the Light Horse plain round pattern, and four ing that as the result of further section of the Shanghai Volunteer gold finger-rings. representations made this after Corps.

A quantity of sovereigns and noon, the Government has decided Mr. and Mrs. Reid were extreme-half sovereigns were also missed. not to shut off any existing streetly popular wherever they went, and A reward of 8300 is offered by ingating chishethat the momenć dla will auch den 1, the Talica to BRY PRISON BIVIC♫g. they are on the Queen's Road level be received with the very greatest information leading to the arrest or not."

regret by all who knew him. and conviction of the criminala.-

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