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(69142 三拜禮 六月五英港香

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 19820.

ALLEGED LIBEL.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS,

SALT AND CUSTOMS SURPLUS.

Shanghai, May 25,

It is reported that the Diplomatic Bely, owing to the conditions tween the North and South having become more serious, has ecided not to hand over the surplus of the Salt and Customs duties, aven to meet naval expenses.

JAPAN MAY HOLD TSINGTAU.

Shanghai, May 25, A report from Tokyo states that the Japanese fiovernment intends to make a declaration to the world that as China refuses to open negotiations, the Japanese Government cannot see its way to return Tsingtau, as promised.

BANKNOTE DISCOUNT.

Shanghai, May 23 The banknote currency discount has dropped 16 38",

DRASTIC MEASURES.

Peking, May 25. Tusn Chi-sni, the Chiri of the General Staff, bas declared that he must settle the differences between the North and South with military forces before ha accepts the appointment of Premier.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

FAR EASTERN PROBLEMS.

London, May 24.

of

SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

FATAL FIRE.

TWO LIVES LOST.

A call to the Central Fire

Presumed to

日九初月四

AVIATION NOTES.

ĮBY METEORITE")

BIRGLE CAFT: 10 CM, $36 PER ANNUM.

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LET US TELL YOU WHY ON PAGE 5.

Pago, who are the inventors, are to be congratulated on this boon which they have given to aviation,

Orer long distances the SDEN- plane could deliver male fo. coughly speaking, a third of the simu taken by other; methods of transportation. Under these sir cumsizmoon few. business ine would object - to pence more for the livery of thate,

protmaly become!

| transactions.

The following stories have been In the Summary Court this

The usual humdrum of every-[related to me Whilst one of the morning before Mr. Justice J. K. Brigade Station yesterday after day life of this Colony was Atrainschinen was Charme Is Wh Wood there came up the case of noon brought the Brigade to the pleasantly diverted last week by deful tricks in the min Tam Lai Ting against Wong Pak scene of an outbreak at St. the fights which Captain Rico

The house in-performed with one of his smaller wat wala lo, for the recovery of $1,000 for Stephen's Lane. damager for alleged libel.

volved was one occupied on the machines. On one of th400 kr Tech The plaintiff is a merchant of second door by Ho Wing Kee, occisions" he took up Captain the Avro Hongkong and Canton and the manager of the Ho Lan Com-Lamplough, the Secretary the distant baza, a foreign friend important documents by air, the gefandant is printer and publisherpany.

have of the newly-formed Aero Club, aked him what he thought of it.extra cost being justified by the * Not much of "a machine," was resultant expediting-of business the Chinese newspaper originated in the upsetting of a who evidently is a very qualified

For much of a Hosung Shun P which is spirit Ismp, the fire burned with aviator, judging by the views the reply.

!" said the astonished published at No 103 Jervola great intensity, killing an old which he expressed to a local machine! Street, Victoria. On March woman and a young girl before newspaper reporter on the flight.enquirer Why, that is one of It has a splendid 1980, the defendant falsely and they could be rescued. Another One's pleasant anticipations of the finest machines

wat severely seeing the machine loop the loop market! maliciously, it is stated in the Chinese woman

be plaint, printed and published in burnt and was removed to the for do ose of other of these record"

Blunta met with be a very poor man who was in his newspaper akout the plaintiff Hospital under the direction of spectacular

the in-charge of it, that is all I can wards to the following effect the Fire Brigade which was disappointment' when "Tan Tai Ting willingly becomes under the personal supervision formation was forthcoming that say" said the evidently entirely Tiger's decay devil Mok Wing of the Assistant Superintendent the fights were made merely unimpressed gentleman. San removes those who oppose of Police. Control was later gain-with the object of ascertaining pilot," he was told," is one of the him and swells the prisoned over the flames and in a short the conditions of the upper strata finest pilots you with members of any confederacy. time the fire was put out.

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Mr. M. Lo appeared for the plaintiff his morning, while Mr. Leo d'Almada represented the defendants

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Well in preparation for the launch-is not up to much?" the least effort in Canten in

ing of the Macao-Hongkong you can see for yourself that the aerial service,

machine is constantly falling, or upholding justice have, invariably

the Hongkong

upsetting or turning over and hurriedly, made their way, Hongkong, in order to evade Government for the extradition

something. And that is the severity for the time being. Muko Canton of those persons above- Captain Lamplough made an interpretation of looping the loop. being still afraid that they might

mentioned or their expulsion interesting remark in regard to screwing round in the air and do something detrimental to his from Hongkong, that the plaintiff the difficulties which flyers have all the other wonderful things own interest specially seat Tam ad helped the Kongsi people to encounter as the result of the that ware being done, as under Lai-Ting-to-Hongkong-alam. to kill be Kwongrung people and unpreparedness of the Colony in stood by a very unsophisticated days ago to work for having that the plaintiff was a man of the provision of such facilities person. the Yunnan and Kwongs scruples, cruel and un for aviation as are met with members of Parliament and the

To obviate patriotic and, was utterly un-

The following is reported from various members of the Peoplesworthy of trust and confidence. drawback arising from the Yangisan, (not by a missionary.) Party" either extradited to Canton or expelled from Hongkong it The plaintiff bas thereby suffered presence of a bazs such as that Two Chinese peasants were a In the first of a series of articles in the "Time" on Far Eastern order to gratify his private aims. Lis credit and reputation and his during the flight, a system of All at once one of then heard a damage and has been injured in existing on Friday afternoon work in their little patch of field. Problems Mr. J. D. P. Bland, dealing with China, emphasises the After arrival at Hongkong. Tam life thereby endangered. He white smoke signals and white loud noise above him and remart-

therefore claims importance of China as the greatest potential market in the world. requested one Mr. han, a Hong-

booys was suggested by Căpt. Jed, “I never heard pigeon-whistles. With regard to the question of the renewal of the Anglo-Japane.» kong merchant, to introduce him

damage Alliance he says that while Britain and Japan have evidently mach to a gentleman of this Colony so to gain in the maintenance of the Alliance no good purpose can be that he might call on him and served by shutting one's eyes to the fact that a good many things ask bim to transact diplomatic have been done in China by the Japanese Government or its agents affairs with the Hongkong Gor. during the past six years which can in no way be reconciled with the eraman. At the interview with the said gentleman. Tam told pirit or the letter of the Alliance.

him the object of his mission. No such remedial measures are practicable unless and until the The gentleman questioned him

The Paine Judge:-Are you Foxers concerned, especially Japan, come to a definite understanding saying To what Province do

trou belong? Te answered applying for leave defend? and agree to parsue a commen policy of readjustment and recon- straction based upon a sincere desire to reestablish the economic Krongtung. The gentlemao

Mr. d'Almada: Yes; DE stability and political independence of Chita The negotiations for said If you, Sir, are like my- renewal of the Anato depanne Alliance should provide a good ng self a Kwongtung man, how is applying for leave to defend portunity for coming to such agreement. Ni satisfactory reconstrue-lit you are willing to serve then thi Lordship tion in China can be attainable by means of an international nancis!! Kongsi people (in the same way consortium unless the latter's organisation and methods of procedure as a dog running (after his as brought against the defend. are clearly prescribed and supervised under a comprehensive arre master and help Kwongsi people ant as editor and publisher, for ment between the Powers concerned. Unless its duties and responDo you consider the Kwongsi issued on 12th April las: and to kill the Kwongtung people $100 for libel The ad was sibilities are defnitely laid down the financial consortium will soon follow the line of least resistance as in the past to the ultimate people's tyrannical governmen: Mesary. Deacon. Looker, Dearan in Kwongtung is insufficient that and Harston were instructed to detriment of China,

you want to make it worse? defend. In pursuance of your Tam said: is true that the Lordship's order, the plaintiff fled claim and in Kwongsi people have brought | calamity to Kwangtung, but the Pursuance of that the defendant Yunnan people have also brought within ten days. That defence should have filed his defence no less calamity to Kwong-

was not filed, for what reason I do These fellows having caused so much chaos, it is just not know.

keexpelling a tiger at the tropt The Puiane Judge:-The time door whilst admitting a wolf at was extended.

(Farts 2 and 3 of this telegramjare not to band.)

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HARBOUR OFFICE.

PRESENTATIONS TO CAPT.

AND YES. TAYLOUR.

Yesterday afternoon the whole staff at the Harbour Office made a presentation to Captain Basil Tarlour, R., N., Harbour Master, on the eve of his retirerent from the service. Captain Basil Tay our retires at the end of this -month, and leaves for Home on

June 5th.

Mr. Russell. the Government Marine Surveyor, in making the

WEDDING.

JAMESON--HINDMARSH.

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Mr. d'Almada-This case, as your Lordship knows, is an action to recover.

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FAMOUS AVIATION INVENTORS,

Above are seen. Mr. Handley Page (left), the famous British aeroplane designer, and Mr. P. C. Hewitt (right). the Americau aviation investor.

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These facts give only a brief outline of how air mail could, ba made to pay if run on a properly. organised plan. but it is re- cognised that before this age ary organisation would have to could be reached much prahrain

and distribution of mails at be affected. The rapid collection stodromes, the establishment of emergency landing grounds, and the organisation of night flying facilities are a fow essentials, if aerial service is to run smoothly.

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The paint to be given pro minence, however, is the necessity for the big weight lifting ma chines, if the carrying of postal matter by aeroplane is to be a- commercial success. The small single-soater aeroplane cannot in. this direction compete with its larger brother, for it is the con-

nancial gain. Veyance of mails by tons, not pounds, which will result in

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It may be thought that a feet of small fast machinas- with Iow running Expenses could compete with large me chines, which are more costly...” to operate. The bottom falls out - of this idea when it is rexanzibar-

aeroplane estries approzímataly' 1500 lb. of cargo, a twin engined macbins can lift 2,500 lb. or practically five times the load of the smaller machine. The argu- mant for the big machine is driven home still farther when it is realized that the running cost. of a large machine is less than double that of a small aeroplane. In brief, the commercial" KATO- plane can lift five times the amount carried by the single- engined machine at less than double the cast of operating the machine whose losd is limited to 500 lb.

Notes

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, da demand, to-day was 4a/37jd.

DON'T FORGET.

I have to acknowledge the receipt of several illustrated pamphlets on the Vickers Lamplough, but this, I believe, make such a big noise as that Viny commercial plane. This At St. John's Cathedral rester-che back door, Although the Me d'Almada Notwithstand would have to be replaced by one before." The other looked up, in will be dealt with in next week's day afternoon, Dr. A Barrett Kwongsi people are tigers, Jeing the extension of time, the of sound 6 directional wireless the direction of the sound and Jameson, M.Sc. M.B. Ch.B., fof they are satiate tigers and would plaintif obtained an under to or telephony signals during the said, "No. I never did. saus Capton) son of Mr. and Mrs. not devour men. The Youn proceed ex parte. I make the frequent spells of extremely foggy never saw such a tremendous Frank Jarsson, of Fokurangs. people are hungry tigers. If the application to your Lordship to weather when the dangers of a pigeon before. Why, it is trigger Auckland (New Zealand) was satiate tigers are removed and the give me leave to defend and to harbour crowded with shipping, than an eaglet" So it was, it was married to Miss Olive Hindmarsh, bangry tigers are admitted, then give me time on such terms as are increased manifold for Øyers.the Handley-Page, going from daughter of the late Mr. T. A. the Kwongtong people will have your Lordship agrees

Peking to Tientsio.. Hindmarsh, of Gerringong. New none of their face Teft"

Mr. M. K. Lo:--The terms said: South Wales, and Mrs. Hind-gentleman

'No matter bare been agreed-upon between | the provizion of such

-á feet of large aeroplaces-ich mrsh

THE WEATHER. of Strathford. Sydney. whether they are satiate tigers or myself and my friend on which facilities as these necessarily capable of carrying

hungry tigers. they cannot help The Rev, Copley Moyle per-being brutes and cannot help the defendant may appear. I fall under the aegis of the Aero weighing a ton on non-stop fights

Forecast:-Rain. Baromater --- presentation, which was a large formed the ceremony, and Mr. devouring people.... Hongkong suggest that the defendant should Club and I am pleased to remark of 500 to 800 miles or be

Denman Foller was the organis. is a land of lax and cannot allow be ordered to pay $250 as security, in this connection that there are tween Hongkong and Shanghai, 29.67. Temperature 2 p.m.-83 silver cigar and cigarette box for The bride, who, was given away things to be done in an absurd and statement of defence be filed evidences of co-operation between providing of course there is a Humidity 5 p.m. 78. Captain Taylour, and a black wood tray inlaid with silver for Mrs.by her mother, was attended by manner. Beside I have not the within seven days. The order the promotor of the new Aviation reasonable amount of mail, could her sister, Miss Maude Hind-power of assisting you. Tam should be peremptory. If it is Company and the Aero Club speedily convert air mail schemes Taylour, said that on Captain marsh, as bridesmaid. The groom knew that every word expressed not filed within seven days, your The Colony cannot fail to benefit into profitable enterprises. Taylor's retiring from service the staff of the Harbour Office wished as supported by Mr. H. C. by the gentleman proceeded from Lordship will give me leave to from the efforts of these officials Handley Page Continental air being themselves, well services have proved that a rea- Shrubsole as "best man." to show their esteem for one who

the principles of righteousness proceed ex parte. The reception was held at the end justice and that no money

The Puisne Judge:You will cognizant of the needs of the sonable emolument can be ob- had been at the head of the Da

Colony in the matter of aviation. tained by carrying freight at 2/6 could influence him: so he (Tam) apply for this? partment for twenty years. Thes Repulse Bay Hotel.

do not need my pen to point ou: lb (or about 50 cents at the left in utter disappointment.” Mr. Lo: Yes. All expenses

current

exchange) Corones Theatre--5.15 and 9.15 The plaint stated:-The said should be borne by the defendant. what they have to do.

GYET distances of 200 300 p.m. ' words meant, and were under-

The Puisne Judge--Leave to

miles, and consignments of mails stood by those who read them to

Hongkong Theatre-5.15; 7.15 13 granted. defend- I bear the Aero Club is pro-could be conveyed by air for and 9.13 p.m. mean, that the plaintiff, being defend

B similar fee. Captain Taylour replied

pay $250 to The following increases in the like the ghost of a person who aut

thegressing favourably towards its approximately suitably. He said that be had salaries of the staff of the after having been killed by a Court within seven days and organisation on & sound financia! This figure would leave ample tried to do his best for the Depart-Imports and Exports Department tiger became the tiger's decoy bind bimself to defend the action.basis. I expect to hear of great scope for a Government service ment and the staff, which was have been sanctioned

with the sole object of entrapping the statement of defence to be things performed by this useful to operate air, mail routes with It was announced & considerable financial benefit. If not always easy. He would Supervisor and Accountant fresh victims for the tiger to filed within seven days, and anybody soon. always look to the Harbourfrom £400 to £550 by £10 annual to kill-willingly. acted 23 costs occasioned by the defend- few days ago in a telegram that the aeroplane company charged Office 25 the Department ly. against £350 to £450 by £30 the agent of Mok Wing San. ant's failure to file a statement aviation is entering apons period the promoters 2/6 per lb. for postal where he bad spent the once in three years.

the Military Governor of Canton. of defence will be paid by of revolution brought on by the matter bulked, and demanded

FRIDAY, MAY 29. the defendant in any event. to Chief Preventive Officer, from improperly and illegally, major part of bis life. It was

invention of new wings for the from the public the small fee of

Tennis Final-Ng Sze-kwOUSE. ons of the greatest works of his £400 to £500 by £25 ́annually, barass and try to make away Mr. Lo:-Will your Lordship aeroplane. The good points of only 21/24 (or 5 cents)

large margin v. M. W. Lo; ḤLK.CC. ground—– life. The schemes that he had against £300 to £360 by £20 every with the Yunan and Kwongai direct that this case go over till this new device are manifold. per letter,

profit abould put forward for the Department two years.

The small size solves the housing of

obviously 4.30 p.m. Members of Parliament and Friday week? had not been favourably received.

problem while enabling the result The fee-charged per let aeroplane to rise and alight with ter would be practically equiva

smaller run. What is more. it Jant to that entailed by will ensure greater safety, com- ordinary methods of transport, and fort and speed, and increase the the tremendous saring of time load from 20 to 40 per cent. Not achieved by serisi transpori the least important detail is that should result in widespread inp things can be fitted to say,port from rats and commercial grishin trikchine. The Handley individ

hoped that be and Mrs. Taylour would live long and look upon the presents as, being given with a

good heart and a good will.

NEW PAY RATES.

must

Revenue Officers (First Class) members of the "People's Party' The Puisne Judge:The state but he still hoped that they from £320 to £360 by £16 for baring made efforts in Cantonment of defence should be filed would some day be introduced. annually against £240 to £270 in upholding justice; that the by Friday week. He thanked them for the present by £16 once in three years. plaintiff, as, such sgent as

Mr. d'Almada:-Will your they had kindly Made to Mrs. Revenue Officers (Second Class)}aforesaid, caIDO to Hongkong Taylour, and he assured them from £220 to £300 by £10 ander orders of Governor Mak Lordship specify the date for the that both Mrs. Taylour sud (annually,

and endeavoured to bribe Hong-filing of the defence? hindelfye wonki, treasure their New Revenue Officers will be Long gentleman to aid him The Pulsne Jades -14 will

|domeribad su“second class” in effecting diplomatic inter-take it Thursday next

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TO-DAY.

TO-HORBOW,

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Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15

Hongkong Theatre 715

Theatre--5.15

and 15 p...

SATURDAY, MAY 29. Peak Tramway's Co-Shur Holders' meeting-1939 a.m?

WENESDAY, JUNE