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be hald Dat of SEPTEMBER, 1929,
3 ... at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order
of Hir ExOnLLENOT THE GOVERNOR, of Bae Lot of CROWN LAND AL
in Shamshuipo, the Colony of Boog Kong, for a term of 75 years, com mencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to e fixed by the Survoron of Hu Majeste THE KING, for one farther term of 24 years less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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Begistry No.
Locality.
tween Wong Chuk New Kowloon Inland
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Cology the
of Bong Kong, for a term of 5 year, commenco
of from 1st July, 1898, with the option renewal at Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Has MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther term of 24 years less
three days..
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Street and Wong
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year, Kong, for a term of 75 mencing from 1st July, 1896, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for que further term of 24 years less three days.
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The anticyclone over in China has increased slightly in intensity, The typhoon is situated near or over "the Macclesfield bank, moving west. Another typhoon is indicated about 250 miles east of the Bashi Channel, its direction of motion is at present unknown.
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conference; will definitely line up with France and Italy in declaring that the sinking of merchant ships, with their crews, passengers, and cargo, in a legitimate line of naval strategy which it would be foolish to abandon.
The Chiness-who was charged with exporting 2,000 incl of opium to Manila on the President Jack- son, was yesterday remanded by Mr. E. W. Hamilton until Thura- If the prosecu- day next at 10 a.m. tion were unable to offer evidence The question of destroyer tonnage by that. date. Mr. Hanilton in is linked directly with the sub-dieated that he would dismiss the caac. It will be 'reenlled that the marine issue. The modern high opium, which the accused is alleged speed, heavily-armed destroyer is to have shipped to Manila, was the obvious antidote to the bite of shipped as a "bale of piecegoods."! theviper of the sea." Destroyers Mr. R. Stanley Dollar, Vice Manila. September 8, 7.30 p.m.are the main defence against sub-President of the Dollar Steamship
Line and President of the Ameri A typhoon is reported in about 15 marines, and in future wars naval deg. Long E.. and 16 deg. Lat. N.,
experts expect the principal duties, moving W.
Another typhoon is reported in of the destroyer. to be anti-sub- about 126 deg. Long. E., and 21 deg-marine work, No other class of Lat. N.. moving N.N.W.
vessel was more directly responsible for the protection of sea traffic during the Great War. Convoys under destroyer escort rarely sus- tained loss through submarine -at- tack, and not
single British Dreadnought was torpedoed by a submarine during the Periodic
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DEATH SENTENCE AT SESSIONS.
CRIME INFLUENCED BY INJURY.
CROSS STREET MURDER.
The trial of Yung Kwai Tin on a charge of murdering Ah Taoi in Cross Street on the afterncon of July 25 concluded at the Criminal Sessions before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) yesterday when the jury found the prisoner guilty." of the crime.
Mr. Somerset Fitzroy appeared for the Crown, and Mr. Hin Shing. La defended, instructed by MessTS. Hastings, Dennys, and Bowley.
Further evidence was called at
some coolies. So far as the wit- ness knew this Wha the only trouble between the two men.
Accused Admits the Stabbing. In examination by his counsel, accused stated from the witness box that he stabbed decensed with a knife similar to that in Court because the deceased struck him down and he was in great pain. Cross-examined by Mr. Fitzroy, accused varied his story by saying that the deceased did not knock him down. Accused said that he pulled the deceased round and stabbed him once.
the resumed hearing, and it was established that there had been friction between the prisoner and
cruises made in the North Sea John Reddie residents in Jawan, then fighting when Ah Tsci re- As already briefly reported, Mr. the deceased three days before the
murder. A witness stated he an Black, one of the of destroyers. oldest foreign
to return twenty cents These fast fighting ships are the and one of the best known business-fused
men of Kobe, died at the Kobe deadliest for of the submarine, and International Hospital on Septem which he had borrowed from the if abolition of the under-surface br. 10. Mr. Black entered the hose accused. They were separated by vital about three days previously, craft is impossible, then destroyer A fortnight earlier he complained tonnage must be maintained at a of heart trouble, and had to rest figure which may be regarded by for one week. The late Mr. Black the experts as affording adequate teaves wife and five young protection against the submarine, daughters to mourn his death. Mr. UNIQUE OCCASIONS AT
Great Britain does not fear the Plack was the Kobe agent for the position thus created, The sub- New Zealand Insurance Company, WASHINGTON.
marine menace will increase her, and was also a cargo surveyor. Be difficulties, as it will increase her tore he retablished himself in this Elour years ago there was an expenditure, because she will have business, he was connected with international gathering at Washto organise all auxiliary craft Messrs. Samuel & Samuel Com- ington which one of the British against it. But that it will im pany-being the manager of its peril our accurity I do not believe," offices in Shimonoseki and Kobe at delegater described in his address to said Mr. BALFOUR at Washington different times. He was born in that assembly as an event "anique in 1921. adding: I do not know Japan of Scottish parentage, bis in history." It was and in more whether all my friends around this father being one of the founders of Unasum- table can speak with equal confid-journalism in Japan ways than one. It was the first ence of their position." There was ing, sociable, and always ready to time great nations had met in eona bitter controversy at the time help any one in difficulty, the late ference voluntarily and decided over the submarine issue, and it Mr. Black was highly respected by seems likely there will be again, all who knew him. He was at one actually to limit armaments, but it but the argument will not be of time President of the Kobe Club, was much more than that. It was Britain's sccking. It was France and was also President of the St. the first time is history that one who prevented the Washington Con- Andrew's Society of Kobe. The funeral service was held at All ferencs putting any limitation on nation had voluntarily surrendered the quantity of submarines and on
Saints Church on September 12, its position as a dominant Power-other auxiliary craft. Next year and was followed by interment at Dr. F. Barker, Mczors. T. Lemon, P. L Spence, H. F. Teverson, W. Franco-Italian opposition may be Kasugano. The pallbearers were: in which there will be no reduction clean, f. fasper Cox, J. E. Mosed
Naval problems look different- and G. L. Fox. The chief mourn and in fact are different-when I were: Mrs. J. R: Black, who was supported by Captain Fegen, viewed from varying angles. Some her two daughters. Misses Joyce Powers are vitally interested and Irene, and Miss Black, sister the Mediterranean, others are not; of the deceased, who came from some are more concerned with the Tokyo. North Sea, the North Atlantic, or the Pacific-but Britain has a very
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Answering other questions, ac- eused said that he picked up the knife at Praya East among some scrap iron. He had been threaten- ed by the deceased some days be fore and, as the latter was a stronger man, nccused kept the im- plement to protect himself.
In his speech for the defence, Mr. Lo submitted that the accus
did not strike with the deli- berate intention to kill. He also
and provocation pointed out that there was evidence prisoner had to act in self-defence. Conclusion and Verdict.
of
that the
Mr. Fitzroy, replying, said that on his own admission the accused walked up to the deceased from behind, pulled him round, and stabbed him. He submitted that the Crown had proved that there had been a murder and that the accused committed the crime.
1929 Edition doned any ambition there may have disarmament is discussed. Further
had been mistress of the sens," and at the Washington Conference of 1921 she gave up claim to that paramount title-aot under pres- sure, but freely as an act of self denial in a great cause. Great Britain voluntarily surrendered her naval dominance, and the vital concern in all the waters of the world, and her position is pro- United States simultaneously aban-portionately the more difficult when
been to wrest that proud title away. tion of naval armaments can be definite progress towards the redue-
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] In summing up, his Lordship Such
said that there was ample evidence a compact was certainly made quite easily if the naval
that the deceased died from a stab CANTON, Sept. 19. unique in history," and very Powers really wish it. The Angin.
The Canton Treasury has re- wound inflicted by prisoner. After shortly Washington is to become American conversations on the sub uived a cable from Mr. T. V. explaining the legal definitions of
ject Are most satisfactory and the scene of yet another unique encouraging, but is there yet a more
Soong, Minister of Finance of the,
intention and provocation," Central Government, that another his Lordship asked the jury to con event, the natural if tardy sequel general will to disarm at sea! I shipment of 4,000,000 ounces of sil-sider the question of provocation
Zuch a disposition had been in
ver bullion is on its way to Can- and self-defence, taking into care- rive here in about five days. As ances preceding the stabbing.
OF THE
DIRECTORY
AND
The Prime Minister of Great
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to what happened eight years ago.evidence at Washington eight years ton. The silver is expected to or ful consideration also the circumst. CHRONICLE Britain is to meet the President of could have been taken, but the the Mint has been closed, it will be
ago, much more drastic measures
The 67th Annual-Issue
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HONG KONG,
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The
A COMMUNIST'S EXECUTION.
CANTON'S APPROVAL.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
one.
Bought further guidance on point,
He later announced that- the jury unanimously found the. prisoner guilty of murder.
Sentence of Death Passed. Donning the black cap, bis Lord- ship directed the interpreter to tell the accused that the jury had found him guilty of murder, and that was the right verdict to come. to on the evidence. His Lordship was sorry that the accused bad al- lowed a sense of injury to influence
low.
Looking Back 25 Years,
The jury retired and, on their the United States and finalise the general will was then lacking. The stored at the Central Bank of return to the box, the foreman negotiations which have been going has not been forgotten, but since
more recent breakdown at Geneva China. through diplomatic channels that abortive, three-Power confer with a view to reaching an Anglo- ence a great change has come about
ground for the hope that other naval construction. This agreement naval Powers will fall into tina in arrived at, the way will be open for this great effort for peace. another conference of the five great today understand each other better two great English-speaking. nations Naval Powers, early next year in than they ever did before. The CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO. London.
great mass of public opinion in the
CANZON, Sept. 19. CHINA, SIAM,
Canton in general and the East STRAITS The British and American Gor British Empire and the United
States is overwhelmingly, in favour River districts in particular are SETTLEMENTS, MALAY ernments have already notified of closer understanding and friend rejoicing at the news that Pan Pai, him. He went up to the man when STATES, NETHERLANDS | France, Italy; and Japan of their ship between the two. President the leader of the Communist up- he saw him standing at the stall" INDIA, BORNEU. THE plans for next January, at the same. Hoover is not permitted by law heaval of December 11, 1997, and and inflicted the injury from The law regards. PHILIPPINES, Etc.
to leave the country for the purpose the organizer of the so called Boviet which he died time plainly intimating that
of making a friendly visit. Mr. Government in Hoi Fung and Luk that as murder, and it was his duty. favourable result of the proposed. MACDONALD is not only able but Fung districts, has been executed, to pass sentence of death,
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the tonnage of destroyers and sub- at
isane concerting co-operative Canton Government in 1025 and in the Far East containing the marines. Regarding these latter, plans for naval reductions. The 1926. Names of Hearly
craft, it is a significant fact that British Premier's visit to Wash. while Germany's use of this weapon ington will be a unique occasion, brought down upon her general and it will be the earnest wish of moral censure, all the Powers at the thoughtful men and women of all that this Anglo Washington Conference in 1921 nationalities save Britain-favoured its retention. American reunion will speedily lend Great Britain suggested that the to drastic reductions throughout use of submarines be abandoned, the world of the grievous burden of but the proposal met with no sup- armaments. port-nor will it in January if
n the Queen's today is a much At the P.W.D. offices yesterday the British delchates should again
better film than its title would sug afternoon, Mr. L. C. Rees, prin gest. It is not bring it forward. American public
sob stuff" but a cipal Land Surveyor, put for sale opinion, as voiced in the Press,'
very true and ironic picture of by public anction Inland Lot No. mother love," telling of how a 1,722, acar Bowen Road, 99,200 14. strongly protested against the reten- tion of the submarine, but American
hard and utterly selfish woman, fect in area; annual rental 8342. official influence at the Washington The Colony had a clean bill of under a cloak of maternal love, The upect price was 82,078. Mr. A. Conference could do nothing more health on Wednesday.
persecutes her
beautiful young H. Rennie was the only bidder. To against French opposition than
daughter. The story is, of course, him the land was knocked down at Carry resolution somewhat res Senator Manuel Quezon, Presi- 'an old one, but the film shows real an advance of $20 on the upect tricting the uses that may be made dent of the Philippine Senate, will dramatic sensa in a theme which price-Hong Kong Daily Press, of a submarine in war. Italy sided arrive in Hong Kong, on Sunday runs through all times and places September 20, 1904. with France on this issue, and by the ss. President McKinley en Actually it is America of to-day Japan held aloof, but latest reports route to Shanghai. He will spend but Mrs. Quail is eternal and as Looking Back 50 Years, from Tokyo indicate that the month in North China for the alive to-day as ever. Whatever the The Superintendent of the Great girl wants" Mother Knows Best." Northern Telegraph Company sent Japanese naval authorities are now benefit of his health,
True there is on the surface us yesterday the result of the "happy" ending the young fiance Doncaster St. Leger, which he had returns from the war when the received vid Russia, where "the heroine is at the point of death, message had been delayed. The and the old haridan relente. But race was run on the 10th instant, you know it is only for a moment. and the result was-Rayon d'or Madge Bellamy is excellent as the first, Reperra second, Exeter third girl and Louise Dresser as the mo- Hong Kong Daily Press, Septem
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