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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931.

MR. PEPYS IN HONGU.S. POSITION IN

KONG.

PACIFIC.

GUAM ABANDONED AS A MILITARY: BASE;

ONLY A MINIMUM OF

DEFENCE NEEDS,

United

THREE INCHES OF LAND.

JUDGE CONDEMNS TRIVAL

AND COSTLY SUIT;

An nation in which Mr. Justico Luxmcore commented strongly on the expense involved in litigating. what he described as a “trivial disputo came to an end in the Chancery Division recently,

Mr. Samuel Stephen Nutt, of New King road, Fulham, sued Mr. J. Howse, of Broomhouse-road, Fulham, claiming an injunction to restrain Mr. Howso from damag ing a gatepost in Poterborough- mews which the defendant said bind been orceted entirely or almost entirely" on his land.

Oth. This day most heavy rain and I at much pains to reach the office dry. And there I do, my ↑ business and so to the Chubbo where I discuss the currency question. with Mr.¿Creed and Mr. Pory... And pretty generally do we agree that

Washington, June 7-At the no man understandeth it thorough- ly, nor anything to be done, Anon economia conference held this week! comes Colonel Firebrand, who bend at President Hoover's summer mighty hot at a passage in a new camp in Rapidan between the Chief and leading admirals of sheets which say that it be unneces- Executive and lef sary to malute the colours of the Navy important decisions were Regiment when unfurled and that reached regarding the many Military officers do not so. States position in the Pacific, ne- Which the Colonel says do be cording to a dispatch from Mr. fowle libel, and I believe bim. And Raymond Clapper, United Press as for civilians, it be merely a correspondent with the President. point if one do carry himself with

The most important of the de- His lordship said: Surely an a good manner or ul At half cisions, as relating to the United inch one way or the other is a thing after twelve comes finer weather States position in the Pacific, was the Court does not consider, I am and to my great joy I find that the one that the island of Guam, which absolutely astounded that two poo- Races do be un after all. At became an American possession fol-ple, living side by side, should fight, nuncheon my wife, poor wretch, lowing the war with Spain possesses an action about three inches of very angored at the rain which do no particular military value. Mili- land. How much is the action go make her do on an olde gowne, tary activity in Guam, which is Sir R. Harpenden, his Indy and I administered by the Navy Depart do cat of the cold meats in the ment, will be reduced to a positive Ladies Room. And anon comes a minimum from now on. Defence of worthy gentleman whom I have the island will be limited to the long known and his wife, a pretty necessities of the civil government fair lady. And so to the Races but everything go wrong and I cannot bear to write" of it, At home that night I make up my se count with the greatest possible heavyness of mind, and do vowe that I shall buy my tallies.. more aparingly in future

of the possession."

Numerous other measures looking toward naval economy were dis cussed and will be put in effect as soon as possible.

ing to cost? It is an abuse of the process of the Court. There is a rule, which says the High Court will not entertain an action where the subject matter in less than £10 in value.

Mr. Harold Christie (for de- fondant) stated that strenuous efforts. had been made to settle the dispute.

Mr. Justice Luxmoore, giving judgment, said that when the mat ter came before him on motion he called attention to its triviality, and expressed the hope that “ng' more would be heard of it. The parties, however, decided to proce" od with the action with the result

The decision to abandon all plans 7th (Lord's Day).-To-day the sun rising very bright and glorious; envisaging Guamas n military and yet yesterday, as it hath been bast, according to the correspon these five months and more, was dent, has been expected ever since th fowle the most part of the day. I

sit in my garden reading the the London naval conference, and news abecte when Sir R. Harpen-may be attributed in part to im den came. And over a possett of proved relation between the United sherries sack." "wo' fall` talking of

many things, and he do wonder at the latters they do print in the news sheetes, and one saying that all sites held at Repulse Bay" by citizens who have been here these several years should be taken away and given to new comers. He waxoth mighty hot ht the idea that the unlicked-griffen cab or drifting beachoombor do be bèlshevique enough to demand consideratioun beyond those who have borne the burden of these last harde years. Bat I do assure hire that most of these lettera be written by the staff of the news. sheete, and how by Lord Northcliff do ever warn his young men against too many anonymous letters as the publique at once suspected their source.

that they had spent a good deal more in cats than the whole value of the property."

States and Japan. Following the return of Mr. Castle, now Undor Becretary of State, from his post as temporary Ambassador to Japan during the period of the London

He was entisfied that there was Conference, State

no trespass on the defendant's land Department. officials held important conversa and that the plaintiff was entitled tions with the higher admirals of to an injunction with coats. the Navy. The whole question of military bases in the Pacific was discussed and the tentative de STOP INDIGESTION WHERE cisions referred to the President. Mr. Hoover long had desired to abandon the plan of considering Guu as of military importance

IT BEGINS.

Far better than relieving in- digestión troubles as they come

Yot in truth I fear that in these and therefore approved the policy along is to remove their cause and

elaborated by his associates

keep free from this harrowing complaint altogether. Even the worst sufferere can avoid indigestion nesia in water after meals, becauso by taking a little 'Bisurated Mag- this neutralises excess acidity, pro- venta fermentation, and makes in-, digestion impossible. But Bisurat-

times those who have not worked on a thing or paid for it do claim to therein at no expense. This afternoon in Repulse engere Mr. Creed do lend me his shed. And I had much pleasure both in bathing and in viewing the cos- tumes of the ladies, at which my, wife, poor wretch, do look some- owing to the harmonious pro-ed Magnesia doce more than this;

what askant, and say she do not admire beach pyjamas. Which if it be true I am glad of, as it will save me purchasing of them. But I doubt it will come to that in the end, and if they be as pleasant as a. pair. I do see of Canary slashed with scarlet I can support it.

8th-Much talk of Gloucester and Yorkshire how they declare their first innings at criquette closed after one ball, and so, tho but one day for play, do finish the match, Which I think mighty sporting of Mr. Loon and Mr. Greenwood, though as usual the Wowsers do grumble News too of a shaking of the earthe in England which do bring down a chimiley or two, but thanks be to God no one. killed. Yet these quakes do soem to grow more frequent in England which doth disquiet me somewhat.

9th-Dull and wet. I hear that some days ago the great fring shippe the D.O.X. doth at last reach Port Natal. But so long hath she been flapping from! mishap to mishap. like a ducke with broken wing that I cannot call to mind when she do set out.

It is the view of the State Do- partment, according to

to the

he corres pondent, that prospects for peace in the Pacific. are good and are likely to continue satisfactory

grammes of the nations interested.

THE SCHNEIDER

TEAM.

TWO MEN TAKEN FOR OTHER DUTIES.

FINAL COMPOSITION "NOT

DYET FIXED,

The High-Speed Flight now at Calshot preparing for the Schneider Trophy contest has been reduced to five members, excluding the C.O.; and the engineer and stores officers.

Flying Officer H. H. Leech and Lieut. G. L. Brinton (F.A.A.) haye been appointed to other duties. In 1929 the" practising team consisted of five

The composition of the team can- not yet be regarded as fixed, and ... it was never intended that it should 10th. A terrible fire do burn consist permanently of more than down a house in Staunton Street five including the CIO.. but ex and fifteen killed. It all do: come cluding engineering and stores vi they say from storing firecrackers pers

upon the first floor. Strange it Other changes may be made, hut be, that the wooden staircase, be it is not possible from them to draw not burnt but all above suffocated any inferences as regarde perroné) with the stinke of the sulphur. Mr.

Creed talle me that the Authorities lying abilities, The team must be would fain forbid these crackers regarded as one which, in the pur- but they are a most anticat custoun suit of a definite policy of flying of the Chinese, which indeed be in the contest, should contain a cer true. But I call to mind I have tain combination of talent; it would lived in Countries where anthro. not be advantageous for all the pophagie do, also be, an antient pilots to be on a level, none pos- Custom yet see no butcher's shops ecasing any distinctive quality or that do sell human flesh,

capability.

11th Last night and this day come mighty sad news that the King's great underwater shipps, the Poseidon bo rammed and aunk by

It is understood that the two officers who have been taken off the team were both needed urgently for other duties elsewhere.

a cargo tramp/ And how it happen The flying members of the team

no one can say for sure yet, so the judgment must abide. But twenty good men are gone from among us, and well nigh all I see with wives and families;? upon whom my. God de have ferey:id" their extremities?T!!

hear from Sir R. Harpenden that there be somd, faint, hope of saving some, But I cannot hopo much, so audden' be the crash, and so' deep the sen there! ada pembirahi

now are

Squadron Leader A. H. Orleba

(in command) FlightTA, E. J. Linton Hope Flight Lt. F. W. Lang. FightLLT N. "Boothway" Flight L G H Stanforth. Fising Officer, L. 8. Snaith Squadron Ladder. Olchar is 34 years old, Tight-Its Stainforth Long, and Linton Hope are 32.

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Bisurated' Magnesia is sold by all: chemieta in both powder and tablet: forms, and if you suffer with in- digestion you should take a little of the powder or couple of the tablots after ingala! Like thousands ofather one-time sufferers, you will find that relief is immediate, no matter how severe the attack' may be, or whether the trouble is, ond of long standing.

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