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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS & VARNISHES

COVER THE EARTH

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

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No. 12,477

ANDTISKA, MEYER & OUT,

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. :

Yorkshire Batsman's Double Century against Surrey.

(Reuters Service,

London. Augos: 23.

[Despite the above result, Surrey still load.]

ERD METABAR** WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1922. DODAŁ

A: Birmingham, Middlesex beat Warwick by an innings sod 113 ruas. For the winners, Hearne scored 21:no: out, while Bates scored 149 for Warwick.

At Worcester, the home county led Sussex'on the first innings At Chesterfeld, Derby bant Northants by 53 rans. In their first innings the losers wera dismissed for 74. Bestwick capturing mysn wickets for 31, while in their second inay wore all out fa: 145, Storer obtaining seven wickets for 26.

A: Bournemouth. Haute best Somerset hy four wickets.

At Cheltenham, Gloucester beat Rosex by six wickets.

DEATH OF SIR THOMAS BROCK.

A Noted Academician.

London, August 92. The death is an ounce of Sir Thomas Brock, the academician. The late Sir Thomas Benck, R A., who was 74 years of age, was the sculptor of the 12 en Victoria Memorial, on the unveiling of which he was knigbiet. He was awarded the honorary freedom of Worcester, his native city, in 1913 and the following year was elect ed President of the Royal Society of British Sculptors)

TELEPHONE QUESTION.

SHROFF STABE

Government Reply to Mr. Parker Ness.

We have received from the

ANOTHER S.P.C.A. CASE,

SINGLE COPY) IN STEL

130 PER ANNUAR

COLONY'S ANNUAL

REPORT.

Certal

WASHING CLOTHES.

Nuisance.

Not The Growth of Kowloon,

Fireman and a woman, all Chinese, în senount of the water The annual General Report on.

wash is in a nullah, and was the Colony of Hongkong has been aborture, took their clothing to Secretary. From it we take the

arrested because they created following:-

a nuisance. They were charged ¡in Court yesterday. Trade was throughout the yOKI

Daylight Robbery "Chinese Member Fined.

Statue Square.

Inspector Fred Fisher, S.P.C.A., bad another case of cruelty Details of a report made the kimat a market stall-bolder At the Oral, Yorks led Surrey on the first innings, Sutcliffe Colonial Secretary this copy of a police, gire sensational idature sought to the notice of Hr. E. forwarded as by the Hon. Colonial

an armed robbery thamilton at the Police Court this scoring 232.

letter addressed to the Secretary.to Hongkong General Chamber or said to have been committed 18 morning. Curiously enough the At Dover, Keat led Lancashire on the first innings. For Kent, Commerce

Statue Square at 3.30 yesterday defendant is a member of the Sir-la Hardinge scored 100, Woolley 155, and Seymors 165 not out.

continuation of my afternoon. The victim is Lam Society for the Prevention of

It appears that at the base of letter of the ist. August, Sbu, described as a shroff, the Cruelty to Animals, as a certain in a depressed state, largely owing the nallah there is a laundry I L

directed to forward for states that after slighting. fer a red cardbearing a string of Chiness to the overstocked condition of establishment, which draws its the consideration of the two tramosr, to go into a bang be characters showed.

the market which prevailed in the water supplies from the same Chambers of Commerce the was held up by two mm armed Giving evidence, Inspector autumn of 1920.

stream. By washing their clothes enclosed copy of a letter received respectively with a knife and Faber said that, whilst on duty The rice trade was on the at the higher spot, the intruders from Mr. Parker-Ness regarding revolver. They took from him 18.30 on the morning of the 18th. whole unsatisfactory. The Cuban were deemed to have polluted the Report of the Telephone sum of $7,000 in notes and de instant outside the Central market, which is ora of the main the water Over which the Committee.

their sscape by running towards Market, be saw carriers bring in ontlets, was closed to Hongkong laundry WES said by the Mr. Parker-Ness makes various) the Praya, where they were lost two crates of fowl which were not until- tha end of Jose police to have a prior right statements about the Govern-to sight round a corner..

provided with matting, and, as a when the lifting of the embaryo because the pipes which connees At Nottingham, the home county d-feated Leciester by an in- ment and myself, to the effect The victim, who is now inboaplial result the legs and heads of the on the importation of rice in up the supply run direct into the nings and 25 runs.

that Mr. Cook's

figures suffering from two long cup on birds were protruding through Cube brought temporary relief. laundry, this arrangement being were accepted, and that the the left forearm, indicted by one the holes in the bottoms. He The improvement was, however, [ sanctioned by the Government. Government and the Company of the robbers, said that ha questioned the coolies and was shortlived in consequence of com- Mr. R. E. Lindsell, who tried and concurred as to the terms of alighted from the tramcar at this told that these crates came from petition from Germany where the oase, said he could not see a new agreement. The position particular spot to recover his hat No. 4 Stall of the Western considerable stocks of rice bad bow naisance had been com isken up by the Government was which bad fallen of At this Market. Enquiries ware pursued been accummulated, which on milled. fully explained at the meeting of moment two men who were walk-at this place, but the stall-bolder, account of the depreciation of the Inspector Blackman, who con- the Committe of the two ing in the roadway came up and who now figured as the de-marks could be re-exported at ducted the case, asked that the Chambers; bat I may take this pretending that they were defendant in the case, denied know-prices considerably lower than summons be remanded so that he opportunity to repost that the tectives, asked what it was that ing anything about the matter, those prevailing in the East. might be enabled to interview the Chatter never went beyond inform bulged out under his cost. Toe Subsequently be admitted that Pilferage of cargo in transit M.O.H. who had received somS al conversations. At the date of shroff produced a parcel from the crates were his, and indicated which had saased the greatest correspondence in the matter. the meeting referred to, varions his breast pocket and showed that as these were in the charge anxiety to the commercial com- When the case was resumeck suggestions regarding the pro- bis interrogaters that it contained of their salesman, he could not bave munity in all parts of the world this morning, the Inspector in- posed agreement, which was in a wad of notes totaling $7,000 known saything about the matter.showed a distinct diminution to formed the Magistrate that he outline merely and had not been Immediately one of them made

The Inspector added that on wards the and về be year, largely had seen the official in question drafted, were under discussion grab at it and his accomplice the 15th. instant, three days owing to increased police patrol and got from the latter the view between the Government Depart with the dagger stabbed the previous to the dale of services and to more efficient that it was hardly a nuisance ments concerned, and the matter shroff twice on the left arm when the occurrence of the present control exercised by the various which the defendants in the case bad not come before the Gov-the resisted. With the money ti case, he had visited every steamship owners, by wharf com- bad committed. Under the ciri ernor-io Council in any way for their possession, the metropoultry stall holder in the Western panies, sed by other interests cumstances the charge would be consideration.

towards the Praga and Market, and showed them the involved. The publication of the rates escaped.

regulations made by the C.S.P. Dr. Ma Lok, to whom the

Considerable improvement was proposed by Mr. Cook and Mr.

In imposing a fine of 82, his shown during the year in the Cale was somewhat reluctantly shroff went to have hir injuries Worship observed to the 1sfand- Email service between real agreed to by the Government dressed, said that there were sent that this eruel treatment Britain and the Far East and the at the urgent request of Mr.org cats on the man's foreer of fowls had been going on for delays in the transmission of tele Parker-Ness, who was informed hut they were only skin-deep-long time, and if defendant did tbat the

question of The man, however, decided to spot stop it, he would be les in forms which had prevailed sinc

the war were substantially The telegram quoted below WAS the agreement bad not into Hospital, and he was sent heavier fine. It was much reduced by the completion of received by the American Coo been considered by the there yesterday afternoon.

cheaper, his Worship pointed out, Governor-in-Council and that the

Another Case.

to buy watting for the bottom of new cable from London to Singa-sulate-General, Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory at noon rates would not become operative

Very rougb Creatment was the crates than to pay a fine of

The year was marked by fur-to-day**** until the agreement was signed.

received by Lai Tak, a seaman, the amount jast imposed.

ther strikes affecting mechanics I am, etc.

when last night, at about 915, ⋅ e¦ (88.) M. FLETCHER, tel in with a gang of armed ment

Colonial Secretary. ? Chung Sau Larm PlaciLz themselves so as to cut off retreat both ways, six men accosted him. and revealed their intentions by

ontil on March 7th, the rate was a: once seizing hold of him, at the

2/24, the lowest for the rear. same time rubbing pepper well into bis eyes. Almost blinded by Messrs. Descon, Looker, Deacon Silver then reacted with the result the stuff, he followed them when and Haraton brought an action that exchange gradualis advanc- they took fight and a constable, against Yon Sun. & motor.cared with one or Mr. A. T. Summerfield, chief who was drawn to the scene by driver, in the Summary Cobrt, until the fizure of 2114 was officer, Hangehow, is on leave. his shoot#, made one atrész- Toix bafors Mr. Justics Wood, this reached in the early part of Mr. H. E. Jones from reserve,Imsa will be charged before the morning, to recover $10, the October. Later a steady decline has gone second officer. Wa Magistrate in due course. chang

THE BETRAYAL OF PORT ARTHUR.

Japanese Embassy's Offer.

London, August 22.

The Japanese Embassy has issued a statement with reference to the Tilinski afair, regarding the betrayal of Port Arthur, declaring that should anyone in England require evidence for use in the Courts regarding the documents in question, it will be prepared to furnish The necessary information.

U.S. COAL STRIKE.

A Settlement in Illinois.

New York. August 23.

A message from Chicago says the coal strike in the Illinois dis. trict has been settled on the basis of the 1922 wage spa!> A settle. meat has also been practically agreed upon in fatisaa, while pro- gress in the negotiations is reported from other district.

THE REPARATIONS QUESTION.

Pledging of Forests and Mines Impossible.

Berlin. August 42. According to the Tug Wait. Dr. Hermes. Minister of Finance. told Sir John Bradbury and M. Mauclere that the pledging of the State forests on the left bank of the Rhine and the State mines in Ruhr was out of the question.

MARKS AGAIN DECLINE.

Twenty-Five to the Penny!

London, August 22. Marks have fallen to a new low record of 5.930 to the pound Sterling. This is attributed to speculative selling, following the recovery yesterday,

AMERICAN RAILWAY STRIKE.

Two Partial Settlements.

Cincinnati. August 22. The Baltimore and Ohio Railway has come to a settlemen: with its clerks and freight-handlers by a small increase in wages. The Union Pacific Railway bas alvo settled.

SOVIET PERSECUTION.

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CHINA COAST OFFICERS.

Latest Changes.

Mr. J. A. Anderson, from re- serve, has gone third engineer, Wuchang,

Mr. W. Ryden, from reservo, has gone chief officer. Kwong- sape.

Mr. N. Churchill, acting chie? officer, Koogsang, bas gone second officer, Fausang..

Mr. A. J. N. Wood, second officer, Fausang, bas gone sup'y second officer, Kungwo.

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DAY BY DAY.

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Found guilty of robbery, Chau Yau was at the Criminal Session, before Mr. Justice Wood. Faster day afternoon, sentenced to fire years' imprisonment,

SOLICITORS AS PLAINTIFFS.

Motor Driver Sued for Costs.

pore.

withdrawn.

TYPHOON WARNING.

Typhoon in about 124 deg. and skilled labour generally, Lour. E., 37 deg. Lat. N. almost resulting in advances of wages by stationary.

same 30%.

2.-Typhoon in about 130 deg.

The year opened with exchange Long. E, 30 deg. Lat. N., moving at 33. A rapid fall was registered N.W.

two setbacks

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News in To-day s

New Advertisements.

Tenders are asked for the float-

of the sa. Tangsbing. strand- ed in Swatow Harbour-Page 4. Episotea.Z.and 8.of.The Junglg Goddess" are being shown at the Kowloon Theatre so-night-Page

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amount alleged to have beans-t in until on D cember 31st, the acreed upon as costs in respect of rate was quoted &: 2/7 for T/T. on Summary Jurisdiction action ondon. 1425, of 1921.

Doring recent years great and Mr. H. C. Macnamosrs rep rapid development has a re-ented the plaintiff firm. You place on the Kowloon Peninsula. conducted his own defence. Extensive garden lots have been Mt. 3. R. Corream, of the converted into building sites and plaintif firm, ave evidence to rapidly builsover: low-lying areas An extraordinary general meet- the affect that he received instruc-have been filled in by the spoiling of the Hongkong Jockey Club tons in the case in question from the levelling of other paris takes place on September 4th- from defendant and another and expansion hes therefore been Page 4.

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Lessons are wanted in German. Page 4.

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To make friends" | "through" adtértising is one of today's most important business dulien..

MAD. They consented to judg-possible over both; while the area There will be a special dance at The funeral of the late Augustament and went into Chambers to available for building purposes is the Kowloon Thestra to-morrow Mr. J. S. Macdonald. from Maria Yvanovich Resto will arrange instalments. The other being extended by large reclams-night-Pag. 4. leave, bas gone second engineer, leave the Rosary Church. Kow-defendant absconded after judg-, tions on the ses front. The in A. S. Watson and Co. advertise Tapewo. Mr. L. F. Ellis, second loon, on Thursday the 24th, instment had been given. Witness crease in popularity of this district Dewar's White Label whisky.— engineer, Tungwo, is on at 4.30 p.m. and pass the monu-agreed to charge each of the is markedly shown in the latest Page 6

ment at 5.15 p.m. reserve.

men $10.

He mentioned that census statisties; daring the last 'Mr. J. D. Carnie, chief engineer,

'there were a number of cases in ten years, the population of Katsang, bas gone chief engineer, For the half-year ended Jone which motor drivers were con- Kowloon has increased by 53,951 Koonshing. Mr. L. McWilliams, 30-b.. the Hongkong Hotel Co. cerned at about this time.

or 82.95 per cent, a phenomenal chief engineer. Koopshing, is an Ltd is paying an interim divid Defendant denied having given jincrease for a district which in

sad of 60 cents on folly paid-up instructions. He had been to 1881 TOSETTE.

Captain H. Randbye, from shares and 18 cents on partly Massra Descon, Looker, Deacon inhabitants. leave, has gone master, Hsin paid-up shares."

End Harston's office in respect The decennial'ceaeus of the Kiangteen,

of anotbarcass, but not in connee-civil population of the Colony The JCJL advise consignees Mr. A. Klingsbary, from leave.[ Milk which Inspector Lockhart,ition with the action in question. was taken in the island of Hoog-that the na. Tjskarang bas arrived has gone chief officer. Kisng of the Sanitary Department, seiz- The solicitor who appeared (Mr. kong and Kowloon on the night from U. S.-Page 4.

ed from the Kwan Tat Tong, of Macnamara) did not appear for of April 24th., and in the New Messrs. Lammert Broware s¿ll- Mr. J. Rybalgovsky has been No. 3. Cochrane Street, contained him, but on behalf of the other Territories between March 24thing Thornton-Pickard caDOTA appointed second officer, Hsiano less than 678 per cent. of (the principal) defendant. Wit and April 2416, the fosting and two motor cycles on Satur

water. As the Assistant Crown assa had never instructed any population being Boomerated day; quantity of paint and y Mr. P. H. Varmester, from Solicitor, Mr. Bazelrigg. who body to appear for him.

between April 23rd., and 26th. (miscellaneous articlas ́ also od reserve, has gone chief officer, prosencted in the case, jocularly His Honour remarked that it The total population was found Saturday, whilst on Wednesday Kiangteen-

remarked afterwards, the offence appeared to him that Mr. Carréem to be 625,166 an increase of they are auctioning wines and Mr. 3. W. Doyle, second officer, was more against the present had received, instructions from 168,427 or 36.87 per centi, on the spirits.Page 4. Kwangming, has signed off. Mr. water regulations than against crowd. He had taken their names figures for 191L D. N. Vergieux has been appoint-sanitary rules. The profiteer in and told them it would be $10. ed second officer, Kwangying. the case was ordered to pay the' Shipping and Engineering. jeum of $200 as a fire.

Riga, August 22, The Soviets have secretly removed condemned Social Re-foo. volutionaries from gol at Moscow and refuse to disclose their whereabouts.

MORE WAGES FOR STEEL WORKERS.

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New York, August 22. The United States Steel Corporation annences a 20 per cent. increase in the wages of its employees,

The leading lodependent steel mill of the country are following the Corporation's example.

SOVIET MINISTERS VISITING LONDON.

Paris, August 22. A message from Brussels says M. Chicherin, with a number of colleagues, has reached the Germano-Belgiau frontier, en route to London.

FRENCH EMBARGO CANCELLED.

fung.

NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

Mr. Macnamará replied that{

fbis was not so. It was usgal };--~~ |

Cabinet Staff on Strike.

The Hongkong Hots! Co., Led,

is paying an interim dividend of 60 cents on fally, paid-up sbaras

shares. Pagei.i.

ever to charge $10 for these cases. THE PEKING MUDDLE. and of 18 cents on parily paid-up Á representative of the Eastern His Honour said it was quite Cinema, who was summoned be possible that this man, as gunṛh IN SHANGHAI, •-

fre Mr. R. E Lindsell this tor, might have considered that A new newspaper agency bas morning on two counts of having the other gave the instruct ons. been started in Shanghai for the gate fied across the gangway There might, have been some purpose of distributing foreign and and of causing an obstruction by fuisunderstanding at the time. Feking, August 22.--Is is semi- Chinese newspapers from tobacco flowing speatsion to stand in He was not at all watisfied.officially stated that Wang demand and cigarette shops both in the the pazdage, had his attention, Mr. Macnamara, mimited if Chung-busi-will no longer attend Bettlements and Nantão, bere drawn by the Magistrate to the wing

rémiththave to the affairs of the Premierhiri, thel and cit is predicted that Dr.

Paris, August 22.

are auid to be more than 2,000) of en

hed cancelling the prohibition of the

thess khops in the terrif

To-Day's Exchange.

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fate of the de1ler on

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