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JAPANESE MARINES

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Imperial sanction has been obtained by the Navy Ministry to rush-reinforcements for the Japanese naval landing party in China. The strength of the reinforcements is not speelfed,

It is understood that the more has been necesaltated by the decision to maintain a permanent landing party in Hankow in consequence of the murder of "Niwajira Yoshioka, a Japanese consular policeman-Reuter.

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SOCIAL

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FOR OTHERS

St. Andrew's Plan "

Winter Programme

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During the interval of a enjoyable social evening held last night at the St. Andrew's Church Hall, the occas.on of a conver- sazione, the Rev. J. R. Figgs stressed the point that a stronger religious relationship should bc spread throughout the organisa- tion. It

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and-serve others. In this connec-; tion Rev. Higgs" voléed several plans whereby aid could be given: to the needy.

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1 He suggested that something on the line of a soup-kitchen be run during the winter months for the poor Chinese in the streeta. distributing centre for clothes be organised. Catering to the social life of the service men Wan- an- other of his ideas,

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SHIPBOARD DRAMA

"I Know I Shot A Man!"

OPIUM SMUGGLING INDICATED

*I fred my revolver Into the air. to frighten them-I fired the second shot into the dock, I know.

I shot a man but I was defending myself. I did not aim at that man and I do not know how hai was hit" were the words of Shajan Singh, principal witness at an inquest which was held yesterday at the Central Magistracy, Mr. S... F. Balfour sitting as Coroner,

The inquest concerned the death of Hul Shing Chun, aged 46, a storekeeper on board the s.s "Hal Tan." who was shot dead on board the steamer about 3.40 am on the morning of August 10.

Mr. J. M. D'Almada Remedios appeared for Shajan Singh, Mr. R. M. M. King watched the pro- ceedings on behalf of the de- ceased's family, whlie MI. A

MANILA GOLD SHARES Murphy. A.S.P.. represented the

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Atoks $1.16. Benguet Explor. 48 cents Masbate Consok $1.05 Northem Mining 54 cents Paracale Gumaus $1.04 Santa Rosa 161 centa Suyor. Cons, #1)

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Benguet Explor. 51 cents SALES Atoks 117/18 Bagulo Gold 591/60 cts. Benguet Explor. 48/50 cts. Big Wedge 84/87.cents Consolidated Mines 11 eta Demonstrations xd #1.53 Itogons $3.36

Mambulas 80 cents Masbate Cons. $1.04 Northern Mining 64 cents Salacos 20. cents

Ban Mauricio $4.48/57 Santa Rosa 17 centa Sugoc Cons. $1.31

United Paracate $2.40 (Full quotations on page 11).

sation should do something for Chinese Olympic

their fellow Church in Kowloon Tong. Funds had to be raised and it was up to all to assist in the project.

Representatives

ARRIVING TO-DAY

The many members at the meat- ing then gave expression to their opinions and plans for the com- ing winter season. One and ak After a delay of four days at contributed plans to the assisting Bombay due to engine trouble, the of the needy.

Lloyd Triestino liner "Conte During the evening Mr. Bevis Rosso" with 130 Chinese athletes rendered a selection on the plano, on board, who had attended the Mr. Jordan gave two very fine Olympic Games at Berlin, wil baritone solos, while Mrs. Cole arrive to-day.

offered two delightful songs. Mrs. Among the Chinese athletic cofi- Jordan and Mrs. Cole sang a tingent is Mas Yeung Sau King, charming duet on the lines of China's champion lady swimmer, Gluck and Bomer, which was very well received.

TYPHOID

During the 48 hours ended Sep- tember 20, five cases of typhoid were notified to the local Health authorities as well as one case each of diphtheria and cerebro- spinal fever.

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Of the typhoid cases four occur. red in Kowloon and one in the New Territories.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR PALESTINE

Invitation To Sumbit Grievances

London, Sept.-21. The Colonial Office has issued a notice that the Royal Commission to investigate the situation in Palestine will be sent to the Holy Land as

soon as the present trouble ends.

Organisations or individuals, having grievances should be ready to submit them on the arrival of the Royal Commission, and much grievances should be written down as briefly as possible,— Bester's Bulletin Service

who although she did not qualify in any of the aquatic events at the Olympic Games, has nevertheless improved her time for the 100 metres free style which she can now accomplish in 73 seconds.

LIGHTS OFF AT DOVER

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Grid Electric Cable Struck "By Lightning

Police.

The Jury empaneled consisted of Eduardo J. R. Leitao (foreman), Lee Jick-ing and Chan Ping Shu. Dr.. R. 6. Begble stated that the body, was Identified by the brother of the deceased and Sergt. Guild.

The bullet wound was on the right side of the front of the neck, there was no blackering or burn- ing" around" the wound.

There was bruise on the back of the left arm where the bullet was located. The bullet track head a "downward course of 15 degrees, Death was due to a bullet through the neck, shock. and haemorrhage.

Sergt. J. E Scott, the Police Armourer, stated the weapon used was a 38 Smith and Wesson re- AT the chambers were volver, empty, but two had showed sign of recent firing:

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STOWAWAY

SEAMEN

Returned

To H.M.S.

Adventure

Ordinary Seaman Albert Lewis and Stoker

Charlen (2nd Class) Brown, members of the CTEW Of HMS. Adventure, who

stowed away to Manila on board the "Pre- sident Taft" returned to Hong Kong yesterday on this American liner.

On the arrival of the liner in Manila, Lewis and Brown were discovered and were detained on board.

HEARD SHOTS

Hul Tre-sing stated that when the s. "Hai Tan" came to Hong Kong on the night in question, he was asked by deceased to carry some parcels to the lower deck. He heard shots, and when he went up the deck again he was arrested by the Indian constable.

Suter Singh handed witness his revolver and the latter asked Suter Singh to call the Captain to scene.

SHOTS FIRED

When Suter & ngh had gone, the Ave men again attacked witness "I fired my revolver into the at In answer to questions by Mr. to frighten them-I fred the King, witness said that he did not second shot into the deck,”\ see anyone attack the watchman.

Witness then ran towards the Chu. Ping Kok said that he fell Captain's room, tut unable to And asleep between 8 and 9pm. Het, proceeded along and met the was aroused between 3 and 4 a.m.. by the sound of two or three shots. He went to the upper deck, and was arrested,

second oficer. Calling out "Oplum, oplum" witness ran to where he suspected the oplum was.”

TINS FOUND Descending to the lower deck. be saw the Captain and two other. Indians. Three Kins were ther taken out of the hold to the upper, where there were about; twenty, moze..

deck

SERGEANT INTERVENES Serg. Shajan Singh depored that when he came across the men loading the packages he told them that he would report it to the Captain, who would then seize the goods, As he mentioned the word "Captain" he was suddenly rushed from behind by three ment

One of the men put a cloth over his mouth, but just then Suter Bingh came along, and on seeing hit.". him approach the assalants re-. The hearing was adjourned to leased him..

To Command

Presidential Yacht

Bound for America where he will take command of the recently

"I know I shot a man. I was

nere I did not aim at the man, defending myself. concluded wit

and I do not know how he was

September 28 at 2.30 p.m.

Warships

In Harbour

purchased luxury yacht for the H.M.S. Capetown

Philippines Government, Captain Péretuo de la Luna arrived in Hong Kong from Manilc yesterday aboard the "President Taft."

Arrives From Home

After -re-itting

England,

He is en route to Los Angeles and will return to Manila with the HMS. Capetown (Capt. C. Cop new Presidential yacht.

Capt. de

Finos, who will comprise the

Kong yesterday morning, via Sin-

la Lama la accompanied by pinger, D.S.C.) arrived in Hong gapore. She docked alongside the North arm of the Naval yard.

crew.

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The new yacht, it was stated, will cost, the Philippine. Govern- ment about $50,000.

The craft will be navigated by Capt. de la Luna and the vrage to Manila will be via Los Angeles, Honolulu and Guam,

PROF. HUIZINGA

AUTHOR IN COLONY

HM. Submarine Olympus arrived from Wel-Hai-wel yesterday morn ing in the course of ordinary pro gramme movements and made fast at the East Wall of the dock

The Ave Chinese gunboats, Chu Chlen. Chu Tai, Chu Kuan, Chu Yu and Kiang Chen, which had been in harbour during. last week, left on Sunday evening.

H.MS. Folkstone is leaving tom. morrow morning for Singapore, while on arrival the ship's crew will be paid-off, and they will re- turn to England, The Folkestone will then proceed on a southern cruise and will return to the Professor Henry. Hutinga, of the Colony with her new crew. ⠀⠀ University of Shanghal, is spend Other warships in harbour yes- ing a short holiday here. Hesterday were:-

ON HOLIDAY

on leave of absence on account of North wall (HMS Diana, Du- health for one term from the chess); University, after having spent

South wall (HM8. Dainty); forty years in college work in East wall (H.M.S. Regulus) pa India and in China.

West wall dock (HLM. Daring, Diamond, Folkestone);

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London, Sept. 21. A torrential rainstorm broke.

According to a Reuter massage over London and surrounding dis. at the time, the salfors stated that tricts late last night, Traffe was they were "fed up" with Navy life. slowed down and many motorista When the "President "Tait" There are many graduates of homeward bound from the coast berthed at the Kowloon Wharf the University of Shanghal sa In dock (HMS. Moth, Lowe- and country were forced to halt yesterday morning Lewis and present in Hong Kong Professor stort) F temporarily,

Brown were immediately taken Huizinga is the author of numerous Taikoo Dock (HMS. Regent); aboard HMS, Adventure, which is text books in English, written Foreign:(USB. Mindanao, Ba-k berthed in the Naval Anchorage. especially for Chinese students, cramento)..

It was indicated that they will which have had a very wide sale be dealt with by the Commanding in China, the most recent of which Omcer of HMS. Adventure, and is "College Composition" Others they will probably be charged with are "The World's Best Short being absent without leave

Stories," "The Best One Act Pays" etc. All are published by the Cables Commercial Press, gen

Dover was thrown in darkness and tramcars stopped for about one hour when lightning struck a grid electric cable. A grid cable between Folkestone and Ashford was also atruck, but the supply was not interrupted.— British · Wérdless.

KING'S VISIT TO

·BALMORAL

First Since His Accession

ledged "cheers from the crowds along the route. Motor cars and omnibuses were drawn up on road- side for a distance of five miles.

Other members of the Royal Famfy including the Duke and London, Sept. 21. . Duchess of York and their children The King, who arrived at Bal and the Duke and Duchess of moral on Saturday for the first visit G'oucester also attended the ser- to his Scottish estates since his vice. The Duke and Duchess of socession, drove to Crathle Church Kent arrived at Balmoral to a yesterday and repeatedly acknow--British Firelan

Professor Hulainga is staying at the Philips House, Kowloor.

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