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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1921.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

FAMINE-STRICKEN COTTON GROWERS.

New York, July 26,

BRITISH LEGION.

Principles Aims And Objects.

are utilised to that purpose and not dévoted to any other. -- (8) To raise and co-ordinate funda for

the purpose of. nasleting ex-Ser-

vice men and their” dependants.

ALLEGED THEFT OF ROPE

| (10) To secure-representation of Hearing Adjourned. The following are the principles, the needs of ax-Servicemen,

Two Chinese appeared before There are alarming reports of outbreaks of disease in the cotton aims and objects of the British widows, children and dependants Mr. G. N. Orme at the Magistra

theart to or in Parliament and to ar on all yesterday afternoon on a chatys growing region in the south. It is stated that one hundred thousand Legian as approved are stricken with pellagra and it is feared that at least ten thousand conference, when some

public bodies whose functions are of stealing a rope, valued x: 3100 800 de-

to prevent pellagra.

Wan. 4

Mr. G. & N. Tinson appeared

will dia. The epidemic is said to be due to starvation owing to legates attanded from all partà.otf deinod by Act of Parliament. No from the P. and D. lighter, m the collapse of the cotton market raining, the farmers and planters, the kingdom in spite of the dif- funds of the British Legion shall

Washington, July 26.

culties of travel. The Prince of used for assistance in elec President Harding has requested the Public Health and Red Wales was elected

tioneering expanses, (11) To as- first patron Cross officials insediately to investigate and ascertain how the amidst a great scene

of enthusist earring man in connection with the prosecution and ir: 140

d'Almada for, the defence, Government can relieve the situation in the Southern States' cotton sism, and Lord Haig was elected their return to civil life and pro- balt arising from the epidemic of pallagra. President Harding opines first president by an overwhelm dants while they are serving. (18) said at 4 am an the 15th, inst, the

mate the Interests of their depen-

Opening the case, Mr. Tinson that the epidemic and consequent threat of famine is due to the ing majority. The amalgamating impossibility of people selling cotton, this causing a shortage of societies are the Officers' Associs-To promote and support schemes and 0. lighter was lying in the money which has deprived thousands of the variety of food necessary tion, the Comrades of the Great for the education of ex-Service Xaurmati, typhoon shelter, when War, the National Federation of men and their children. (15) the crew were disturbed by the There shall be nothing in the con- und of some one hauling a rope. Discharged and Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers and the stitation to prevent the British The crew got up just in time to National Association of Discharg Legion from adopting a defalte 100 the rupe being transferred to ed Sailors and Soldiers, represent-policy on any question directly sampan. After a struggle ther ing something over two million and indirectly affecting ex-Ser-arrested the defendants. During members. Under the scheme of vice men, and taking any constits the scaffe the mistress of the It is officially announced that Lord Carzon and Mr. Balfour amalgamation the Officers' Asso- tional action considered necessary sampan relieved the defendants by will attend the Supreme Council in Paris on August 4. It is im-ciation will become the officers de la parsnanes of it, provided that hauling the rope into her boat.

Evidence was then called, Mr. probable that Mr. Lloyd George will attend, owing to pressure of partment for benevolent work, the matter has been considered business in London. The meeting is expected to be brief as it will while the benevolent work for and endorsed by a majority of the d'Almada cross-examined the wit- deal only with the Silesian question. The British experts have other ranks" will be performed area councils after due notice to eases from the lighter as to who already gone to Paris.

by the "British Legion Unity branches of the organisation, and inflicted the injuries on defen-

also providing that such policy or dants when they were arrested. Relief Fund.

action is strieth in accordance The witnesses replied that de with the principles laid down un-fendants fell when they chased der clause (a) of rule 2.

THE SUPREME COUNCIL

London, July 26.

AMERICAN SHIPPING BOARD'S ACTION.

DARING TRAIN HOLD-UP.

Paris, July 26.

The bandit escaped.

them.

Membership.—(a) There shall Mr. Orme: I should not press be three classes of members, this too much, Mr. d'Almada, namely, ordinary, honorary and There is no question that defer-

dants were injured.

Mr. d'Almada said he was test- ing the veracity of the witnesses by these questions.

Rome*.

the witnesses denied that they Answering further questions.

raided defendants' sampan and assaulted them.

Mr. d'Abmada examined another witness as to what he saw of the

Principles and Policy-(0) The British Legion shall be democratic, bon-sectarian and not affiliated to or connected directly or indirectly New York. July 26,

with any political party or politi- Pending the judical ruling on the injunction applied for by the cal organisation. (b) The Brit- shall be created to United States Mail Steamship Company to restrain the Shipping|ish Legian Board from interfering with the operation' of the Company's ships inaugurate and maintain in a (b) Ordinary members; shall be united and (1) Ex-Service men who have mentioned on July 24, orders have been issued to withdraw the strong, stimulating, United States marshal- placed aboard the ships seized.

democratic comradeship all those served at least seven days in his who have served in his Majesty's Majesty's Army, Navy, Air Force Navy, Army Air Force, or any, or any Auxiliary Forces (2) Me Auxiliary Forces, so that neither of the Mercantile Marine who havE their efforts nor their interests served a8oat during hostilities shall be forgotten; that their wel outside examination areas. (3) fare and that of the dependants of Men of the Red Cross organisa alleged assault, whereupon Mr. the fallen may be safeguarded, tion of the Empire (Le, St. John's Orme said that it seemed to him and that just and equitable treat-Ambulance Association, the Brit that it was a waste of time to cang wi nasked armed bandits held up and robbed the pas-ment shall be secured to them in ish Red Cross Society and the St.Labour the point, as the witness sengers in the saloon of the Paris-Marseilles express, rear Baune, respect of the dificulties caused Andrew's Ambulance Associa- Two young French officers, who resisted, were shot, one being killed in their lives as a result of their tion), provided they have served the stern of the lighter at the time. had said that he was standing at

services. (c) The British Legion in the Forces of the Crown over- shall exist to perpetuate in the seas in one of the theatres of war-thinks I am wasting the time of Mr. d'Almada: If your Worship civil life of the Empire and the The acceptance of an applicant as the Court I will ask to be allowed world the principles for which we an ordinary member shall be sub-to withdraw from the case. have fought; to inculcate a sense ject to the approval of the branch the manner which I think proper of loyalty to the Crown, com- (to which he is proposed.

to conduct the case does not com→ munity, State and nation; to pro- (c) Honorary members.-Allmend itself to the Court I wil} mote unity amongst all classes; to who accept and support the polley, ask you to allow me to withdraw. remake right the master of might: aires and objects of the British

The Magistrate said the conduct to secure peace and goodwill on Legion shall be eligible as honor of the Court must necessarily be earth; to safeguard and transitary members of a branch.

in his hards, while he was OC-. to posterity the principles of (d) Women members-Women cupping the bench. He might do jastice, freedom and democracy, shall be eligible to join a Women's well, or badly, but he was respon- and to consecrate and sanctify our

Auxiliary Section in accordancesible. comradeship by our devotion to with by-laws to be framed by the Mr. d'Alamda: I hope I have mutual service and helpfulness. National Executive Council. (e) always shown due respect to the

Aims and Objects-(a) The S member who · Is not Court. (From Der Dgn Cuerospondéelsailor of the as. West Islip, basaima and objects of the British an ordinary member in accord- Mr. Orme said he did not inter- been found in the Whicgpon A Legion shall be:-(1) To bring ance with ruls 4 (b) shall be rupt Mr. d'Almada until he was the inquest the verdict 設置す

about the unity of all who have entitled to vote or hold office or cross-examinating that particular accidents death from drowning.erved in his Majesty's Navy, be a member of any council or witness, and then it was only on

BOXING.

Brooklyn, July 26. Pete Hennan oatquitter J. Lynch in fifteen rounds, thus gaining the Bantani Weight Championship.

EARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

SHANGHAI CAUSE

CELEBRE.

Shanghai, July 24, The Commissioners' Court bas held over the Fleming trial for the Higher Court, bail being fived at TI. 1,000.

FOUND DROWNED.

Shanghai, July 26. The holy of Harry Aaderen.

JAVA RAILWAY STRIKE THREATENED.

Mr William Stuart Fleming, a leading American actorner, was

Singapore, July 28. arrested, and released on $1,000 A general strike of railways and bail on a ebarge at crimical libel. tramways is threatened by the The charge was brought by MrUnion in Java in Ostober.

Sterling Fessenden. also

American attorday, It is based

on a letter written to Mr E. W

| Wilson, of the Philippine National; Bank. Manila which inferred that Mr. Fleting possessed evidence of Fessenden and Holcomb in the local branch Bank inquiry,

RUBBER.

Singapore, July 26.

C

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If

OF

Army, Air Force, or any Auxiliary | committee of the British Legion. that point about the fight The Forces, and to establish branches | (1) Any person qualified under witness was standing in another of the British Legion in all areas. rule (4) (b) may upon approvalį part of the boat and could not see (2) To perpetuate the memory of become an ordinary member upon what was going on. those who died in the service of payment of an entrance fee of 18. Mfr. d'Almada: If your Worship their country.

(3) To educate Membership shall date from the allows me to withdraw from the public opinion that the mainten-date of payment of the entrance case I shall be much obliged. ance of the disabled and the wel-fee.

Mr. Orme said he did not think fare of ex-Service men is a nation- Subscription.(j) Every ordin- her accused Mr. d'Alma da al duty. (4) To press the claims ary member shall pay a minimum wasting the time of the Court. of ex-Service men for employment. ¡contribution of 2d per week, which | "Mr. d'Almàda repeated his re- and to enlist the co-operation of shall entille him to the full use quest to withdraw from the case. employers and trade unions for of all the privileges of the branch Mr. Orme: Certainly, Mr. this purpose. (5) To support suit-to which he belongs, including d'Aimada. if you wish. able undertakings for the train-club membership. (k) Every or- Mr. d'Almada then left the ing and employment of ex-Service dinary member shall be entitled to Court,

The first defendant's "evidence (6) To assist ex-Service one copy of the roles at the price men. Fleming was again arreated a requested the shareholders to end-nised standard rates of wages in being 13 weekly payments in He said that on the night in ques- men to secure not less than recog-of 2d. (1) Azy ordinary member was a complete denial of the theft. noon upon a complaint of criminal eavour to carry on by reducing

with his contributions tion he and the other defendant libet filed by Mancel Concepcion, capital and issuing preference accordance with their ability. (7) arrears Assistant General Manager of the shares at 15 per cent. Rubber is To secure adequate pensions, al-shall have his attention drawn to took a sea excursion is a sampan. the prosecution wit- lowances, grants and war gratuithe fact by the secretary of his At 4 am. quiet. Philippine National Iisak

The complaint 8539 Fleming

ties for ex-Service men and wo branch and shall not be entitled nesses boarded their sampan from make a statement in a letter ari.

men, their dependants and widows, to any of the benefits or be per- their lighter and wanted to search dressed to P.J. Schubl und H.D.

children and dependants of those mitted to take any part in its them. He remonstrated, but in Rodger, American attorneys that

I who bare saived. (8) To promote affairs until the amount of at least vain. The witnesses attacked "bis proper environment was

the welfare of the women and chil-five weekly payments have been them and after severely chastising among the cock fighters and bolo

dren left by those who have fallen. paid in respect of such arrears, them, pushed the coll of rope luto wielders of the Philippines. Lying

and to see that all moneys raised Colonel E. C. Heath, D.S.O., has their sampan as evidence in the to biti is an accomplishment. Hi

and contributed from any source been appointed general secretary present false charge. easily reverts to the savage type

for their welfare or that of ex- and Mr. John R. Grimm assistant Jfrom which be recently sprung.

Service men or their dependantageteral secretary.

DOINGS OF THE DUFFS

The MandaiTekong directors have

DUTCH-INDIAN LOAN.

Singapore, July 27, The Dutch-Indian loan of 75 mil lion guilders issned in Holland has been a big success.

Two Reasons Why.

I THINK THE WOMEN'S CLOTHES ARE A FRIGHT THIS YEAR' THEY TRY TO MAKE A DRESS WITH A YARD

OF CLOTH!

THEY'RE ALL WEARING

*EM THAT

WAY!

The case was adjourned until this afterno.

BY ALLMAN

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