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REMOVAL NOTICE.

Andersen. Meyer & Co., Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st. 12 of their chces from N 2. Queen's Road Central, to

I o. 67, 69, Des Voeux i cad

(SITE OF THE OLD

VICTORIA THEATRE.

The

Hongkong Telegraph

# 17,484

SATURDAY,

CANTON BANKNOTES.

TO-DAY'S -MILLSCEANY.

FOUNDED 1291

六拜道 九月九

SEPTEMBER 9, 1922. 日八十月七

SINGLE COPY 10 CYS.

INTERPORT AQUATICS.

A NEW K.C.

Hongkong Doing Well.

Mr. C. G. Alabaster Appointed.

NOW LEVEL WITH SHANGHAI

THE NEAR EASTERN CRISIS.

More British Warships for Smyrna.

Mara, September 8. Rear-Admiral Tyrwhit, with the light cruisers Cardiff and Con. com, is leaving for Smyrna, Almost the entire Mediterranean Firet is now concentrated in Near Eastern waters,

Problem of Food and Sanitation,

Decline in Value.

Our Cautop

REMOVAL NOTICE.

Andersen. Meyer & Co.. Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st., 1922, of their offices from No. 2. Queen's Road Central; to

No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.

(SITE OF THE OLD

VICTORIA THEATRE)

BIG ARMS HAUL

Heavy Punishment for Junk People.

In

the early hours of this

One does not envy the New correspondentYorkers the task of deciding, io the twentieth The many friends of Mr. C. G. states that on the appointment thus early Alabastar will be interested to of the Civil Governor Mr. Chan century, whose statue shall morning. Lance Sergeant Carey learn that he has been made a Chik-xus, the discount on bank placed, with the nineteen already performed a smart seizure of a K.C., the following notification notes fail from 45 to 15 per cent. chosen, oz the Cathedral parapet, big consignment of arms that was the Finerament but after the new Governor bad to represent the personage who, apparently intended to be landed John-toze of Hongkong wou the appearing in

assumed office the discount rose to in each century, did most good in the Colony. The seizure, which

For then Forrespondentia

Shanghai, Sept. s.

| sards, with Brodie Shanghai fupelles- heroad and D Laco Hongkong:

In parauance of directions 30 per cent. and is still rising in the world. Hitherto the work was made aboard a trading junk As to the reasona for this, has been undertakeń manfully.jat her auchorage st West

given by his Majesty the King. (daily. The time was 12 35 secs. Mr. Chaloner Grensale Alabaster, it is stated that several syndi-if not always to the general Point, comprised no less than $1

The Hulle salta --1. D

Smyrna, September Thousands of refugees and deserters are arriving. The question third. is becoming grave, as practically nasteps have been taken regarding sapitation and food supplies. It is estimated that homele rofugees exceed two hundred thousant. Many British subjects are remaísing at Smyrna and outlying village. Frans are entertained faz the security of British properties.

Arbets. September N.

un longong Hangsung. Saga T.a..

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1904. He

Dew satisfaction. Godfrey de Bouillon, Mausers, 130 revolvers, a Win- 2. G JOBE. has been appointed one Cates, presuming that the

would permit the for instanom, is something ofchester rifla, 34 Mauser clasping Brown of His Majesty's Counsel for Governor

resumption of gambling in order surprise. No one would rods, 32 Maaser springs, 63 clips, 1 n. 17. 15 Hongkong

to choose 100 cleaning rods - and 21.780 Mr. Alabaster was called to the to secure revenue with which to expect Americans

other than those of rounds of ammunition. When the The Latest Results.

Bar of the Inner Temple in June.improve the currency, bought names

tojenormous.quantities of notes, but | Washington and Lincoln for the Sergeant came up quietly in a was atmatted M. allegheropegins hus arvepted the Greek Premiership.

Shanghai, Sept. 9. The Faited States Consul General in Constantinpir, who is Further results of the second practise in the Supreme Court of on learning the Mr. Chan is to eighteen and nineteenth century, sampan the mistress of the bat Chairman of the United States Reltet Association, has undertakenlays Interpart contests are

Hongkong in April, 1909, since continue the policy of suppress but the rather premature decision who was apparently on watch which time he has been a familiaring gambling and will postpone to select the twentieth-century gave the alarm. This caused the to render all possible assistance to refugees from Asia Minor. hath follow:

Egure in the local Court of the redemption of the banknotes statue bristles with difficulties. hatch to be instantly thrown opbe. at Constantinople and Smyrna

until funds ate suficien; to secure However, Mr. Lloyd George's and three men sprang qui, like Justice. proving himself thoroughly able afrocate and unlimited redemption. they hate parfervid admirers are bailing jacks in the box, as the Sergeant with delight the news that his described it in the Court this conducting LY successful begun to sell out again,

It is expected that the discount claims STT wing considered morning. Two of them. jumped will eventually go to 50 per cent along with those of Theodore into the water and escaped, and Roosevelt (who belonged rather the third clambered on to another to the nineteenth than to the junk but he was eventually taken twentieth century) and Woodrow back. Wilson.

GERMAN NEWSPAPERS BADLY HIT.

The Long Plunge 1. Me- Grego: (Shanghai): S. Berthe: (Shanghai); 3. Fetherstonhaugh

Shanghai). Distance:- fest, i 10 inches,

actions.

Some of Mr. Alabaster's most Throwing the Polo Ball-important work in Hongkong was Busschaert (Hongkong),'t. Mac

the revision of the laws of the) Cabe (Shaoguan); Johnstone Calons, the revised adition being (Hongkong) Distance: 65 feet.

published in 1913. He has also inches.

Attomey-General on acted my two occasions, which post he 611. led with great skill and ability.

Water Polo. -Hongkong heat Kol by 12 goal to 1.

for more.

CANTON TROOPS,

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Tremendous Increase in Paper Costs.

Bertin, Seitens der N The despertitech update in at German newspatris pas emphasised by Herr Lansing WeSipahan representative, speaking at a meeting of the Reichsratslied to eatsider measures to assist the Press Her: Lens re mentioned that numerous newspapers bel aiready ceased to ext and he averre i that the winter Press of rermany shanghai and Hongkong tie, each would disappear unless the Government seted drastically. He point, having scared 28 point out of a ed out that before the war. Double Wagon, printing paper cost 2000 persible $9; whilst Rote has HAWAIIAN ARTISTES. Lates that General Chan King marts but was now Saiuno marks. The paper manufacturers hadisvormi on points but of a possible?

Sa--Heater raised the price although reputed to be rolling in money,

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60 C wo dient-

events,

Herr Schmidt, Minister of Economies, said hevesuid not hold our The contests conclude today! much hope of the introduction of maximum pater protest To (Satunday). This remaining interi alleviate the deplorable situation, the price of word must test fall, part events are the 100 yards but the Federal States were inancially interested in the prices of backstroke: diving: 440 yards: timber and he suggested that the Feders! Governments should and the water polo match between | again be approached on the matter.

'Shanghai and Hongkong)

THE FUTURE OF INDIA.

Groundless Fears Following Mr Lloyd George's Speech.

Simia, September 8. keen debate, the Canedd of State, by a large Following a majority, rejected, without a firession, a motion expressing apprehen sion and disappointment at Mr. Lloyd teeorgespeich in the Housta

of Commons relative to Inthia's lature. Tins was the result of ear. nest appesis by several Indian member- to their no leagues to drop she fears were groundless, and an appeal by bir William Vicent for a maister ance of the lags's reputation for sobriety and wisdom.

the matter,

One Intian mener declare that the Moderates a 3uled the Civil Service for years to mume whije there were vries of "No "when Sir William Vinment askest whether the House wished to cease

recrating Britishofficials.

DEATH OF M. BONNAT,

A Famous French Painter.

COLONY'S FINANCES.

anne

Revenue Continues to

Increase

When charged before the Court this morning, which specially sat with two Magistrates to try the

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Jabin Wesley, one of whose case, the mistress and the arrest- wold ated member of the crew were each A Reorganisation Scheme wigs has rust been

(Sotheby's for ten shillings, wore sentenced to two years hard

a wig and a cocked hat to the last, labour. Our Canton correspondent

and insisted that his ministers, ftos," "Should wear cocked “hats. ming has made a declaration to the effect that the first thing he latitude in the matter of wigs.

though he allowed them morej

intends daing on resuming thei

"This appears from a communica-j | Commander-in-Chiefship is to

tion sent to Niles and Pueries in reorganise the military forces 18-6 by a anonymous correspon The long spell of to theatre he permitted to come within a dent, whose father was well "The Great Accident" is being shows in Hongkong to certain fixed zone near the city acquainted with Wesley shown at the Corane: Thesire to !broken next week, when the except with the permission of his

father." the wids "could oot night.--Page (2. Hawaiian Trouharibute favour us

endure the idea of 'trowwers Whiteaway's offer brooms and superior officers, with a short season.

sluttber n <bout his legs. I brushes of all descriptions.—Page joften heard him any that when he 3

Coming to Hongkong Next Week.

Under bis schema, no soldiag will

was a boy all the male population;

SHANGHAI UNION JACK from three years old and upwards.

CLUB.

Home.

LISTEN! except sailors, wore cocked bats 4deertising dovan't add to your and knee breeches, and that it-ajrasvureza, so much as it multiplier İman was seen in trowsers he was them.

fat once set down as a mariner.”

·

According to press notices given in Java, Sumatra. Malay States! and India this troupe of enter. tainers is very high talented and has enjoyed a most accessful ¡ tour, extending over three years, į Hongkong's financescantinusinin India the entertain. healthy state, as is indicated beers had the privilege of appearing Preparations for a Permanent

**Twelfth Night" is being comparative statement.of revbefore HRH the Prince of

performed at the Tai Ping W cull the following gem from test five months of the present the general reception of their and expenditure for the Wales and H. E. the Viceroy, and

We understand that negotis Home paper:-I have just reheatre to-morrow night.-Paga

14. hastions have been rear, published in the forerunt performances everywbete

completed. turned (writes a correspondent) The Steam Laundry Co. Muzette,

been described as enthusiastic. (through Mesars. J. P. Bisset and from a holiday in Cornwall, and The local shows begin on Co. for the sale of the Navy when visiting Falmouth came

next, and League Recreation Ground, the across a Wednesday evening

wooden notice-bard which compares with $6.434.051 booking

open

tale of which was for some time hung outside a lodging-house, on held in abeyance pending decision which were painted the following for the corresponding five months Moutrie's.

of the right of way dispute be-rules:- of last year, a noteworthy inbreuke

tween Mr. A. L. Anderson and RULES OF THIS LODGING HOUSE: being the proceeds from and

the Shanghai branch of the Nav

This shows that the revenue for the period

$9.866.121. สเป

Beauvais, September in. The death is announced of the famous painter. M. Lean Bunnajast year.

The deceased) was President of the Socrate des Artistes Francais,

a member of the Institute. Hot. R. A., and a member of the Council of the Legion of Hamour!

1. S. COTTON MARKET PRACTICES.

Dow

44. per might for bed. b. with supper.

Not more than three to sleep in

one bed.

No beer allowed in the kitchen. No smoking when in bed. No clothes to be washed on!

Sunday.

No boots to he warn in bed. No dogs allowed upstairs. No gambling or fighting here. No extra charge for luxZAZP. No Razor Grinders taken in. Organ Grinders to sleep in the attic.

Mangling done here.

advertise their service on Paga 4.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the doʻlar on demand to-day was 2s. 6. 13/16d.

Lighting Up-Time. Lighting-up time to-day. 6.33

p.m.

lindignant at being valued at only

five dollars apiec. No one ever heard the result of the wager, 30 it is probable Don Juan failed.

"les, which totalled over two AVIATION AT SHANGHAL League.

bullion dollars, as against $195,- +

The land has been disposed of 295 for the same period twelve:

For May of this

for sometblog over Tle. 60,000. | monthe AKO.

An interesting aeropisne light and this sum will be invested. year, th Total Tevenu Way

was made last week by Mr. W. Entit $1,8,4, as against $1.484,995 Holland, late Major. Royal Air permanent home for the Union!

A sebeme to provide s Force. Starting from Lungbus Park Club can be formulated. The expenditure for the five (Shanghai) in a three-seater Avro months totalled $6.75838, this machine, and with

The Lesque is to be con- a Chinese gratulated upon having brought comparing with $5,954,597 for the official e passenger, he made an the business to a successful issu same period in 1921: whilst thexcellent non-stop flight to Kash This land was originally purchas -out-goings for the month of Maging

and back, covering tha :came to $1.801,848, as against distance of 140 miles in 1201

ed by the Navy-1-ague some 201

What proportion of our time do $9611,41 last year, the large in minutes. The outward journey public subscription.

years ago out of funds raised by Washington, September

with the

we spend in living, and how much crras being accounted for in was accomplished in 50 minutes object of providing a sports ground

of it ia The Senate has authoriset official investigation of practices part by a sum of $2,875,520 anand the return in 1 br. 10 thin. for British Bluejackets, but i

mere-tence? The employed in marketing ratton, by a resolution which seeks to deter Emilitary expenditure, this compari Although a modest performance, position

question is posed by a rather Was not altogether! mine whether the y-interftenge with the law of supply and demanding with $12,874 for May lastthe flight is notable as being the favourable for the purpose and she supper for 24. consists of. Alan York Nation, whom the editor of ter for speculation as to what a pessimistic writer in the New longest get name by a local avis-scheme was never fully developed one wonders whe razor grinders that paper introduces to his

Weather conditions were The original purchase price was are barred and why the orga

·liab lites on Mar 31t. this year perfect, and with the machine Tis. 16.000, so that a very hand-grinders are compelled to sleep in Dy profession. First of all, of

performing well, the pilot and his some profit has been made. It is the attic.

course, it is necessary to Perhaps there is passenger were at liberty to enjoy interesting to note

one's terms, or that. prior commodation

zt there for their define a wonderful view of the country to the recent law suit,

any rate, to draw a working when organs and monkeys. from a low altitude, and incident-

distinction between the two con- it Was understood by certain ally provide astonished natives parties that the right of way had!

ditions. Interrogating his own with a new and wonderful tea:been lost, the highest offer made

experience, this writer finds, in contradistinction to "living.” five На

BRITAIN AND POLAND.

Berlin, September 8. A British squadron has arrived at Danzig to inqurufate directi maritime relations between Britain and Poland. Pestįvities have! been arranged

*

Other Parly and Marine Telegrama on Puben,

THE WAR DEBTS.

"A Plain Man's" Solution,

A

gear.

The balence of asepty

Was $9,586, 188.

BANK RETURNS.

The returns of the

Over!

tor.

Average Specie in AmaL

Kesert

li

•

In these bard times it is a mat.

c

If people were always serious

A Scarborough

readers as an expert accountant

house topic. The machine circled for the land was Tis, 890 per mow.when they said "I'll bet you average Kashing before heading again or a total of Tis. 16,000. cost price. this, of "Il bet you that, many wain states of existence. dom in 1920 was Astimated amount of bank notes

in for Shanghai, and a message was By establishing the right of way queer wagers would have to be exists when he is doing drudgery £469,700,000—balf our total debt circulation and of specie in dropped. to the United State-as against reserse in Hongkong, during the

in the Courts and selling by pub-decided. But although most of of any kind; when attending the 2386,000,000 in 1919 and 166-month

lic tender nearly four times that the hers offered in this casual average social function; when ended 31-t. Augus',

sum has been raised on the lend. way are never meant to be ac. eating, drinking, or sleeping after 000,000 in 1913.

1982. as certified by the Managers A Plain Man writes to

It is the intention of the Navy cepted. many freak wagers have he is already replete or his senseя Home paper as follows: We are the pipulation was, in 1920, ap-follow:-

The expenditure per head of of the respective Banka are as GUARDIAN, RATING" TERRIER League to purchase a suitable beer made and carried through are dulled. Old scenes sod old

A ratting terrier kept at the all anxious about our debt to the proximately £10.

Bermondsey Board of Guardians plet of ground in 8, spot easily with a deterroination worthy of monotonous things--such as too familiar streets, houses, faraiture, United States. We are now, for

America has gone dry, Canada Banks. interest alone on this debt, paying has gone dry, and responsible citi-Catered Bank of

schoole at Shirley, Surrey, has accessible to naval men and build a better cause.

a permanent Union Jack Club, printer agreed to roll & peanut clothes-drive him to the exist £50,000,000 = year, or, in other gens of both countries have 3887.

and the probability is that the with the aid of a toothpick forence level. Lastly, he retreats from words.

PREPARING INDIANS FOR SAND scheme will be carried out in con- abt 100 yards on the Southlife when he becomes angry. On shouldering a burdened the there will be no reversal of

India, Australia. and Chios,... $9,854,262 $3, ON BOW"

with equivalent to over one shilling in this policy.

certain other Fur-shore-road if Westward Ho bringing a typical busy week to. An eminent Arch. Hongkong and

A Simla message states :-The junction the pound on the income-tax babop once said he would rather Shachai Bank-

parties who do not wish to disclose was "placed" in last year's St. these tests, the expert accountant (which may rise to over is. 6d. in

authorities are impressed with the their identity at present.--ger. The horse came in third, who thus applies his professional In Co puration, $37,435.129 26/00,000 results of the first term's working ).. SBA England free than England the pound as soon as sinking fand sober. Let England become both

Merca lile

of India. Limited. £ 1,385.381 3500cs of the Prince of Wales Military payments begin.

free and sober, and she will ad

College at Dahts Dan, where vance from triumph to triumph.

Tota)..............$19,134,772 31,550,00 (Indían candidates are prepared for Sandburst. The students bave *Sterling Securities deposited shown a creditable grasp of the

subjects, Physically they bave

Is there no was of finding the large sums of money needed for with the consciousness that in

these payments without detriment acquitting ber debt to her great

Baot

kiled 19 chickens.

HU RYT.

to the national welfare? Yes, neighbour the United States she with the Crown Agenta valoed at preliminary stages of professional there in a way. It is to save on has freed herself from an immense £620.000.

ENGLISH SCHOOLCHILDREN'S

ROLL-CALL.

and the printer carried out his skill to unwonted material dis- part of the wager in nine minutes, covers that, out of the 158 hours contained in this oprind, be lived A Don Juan, described

** titled “wi, once wagered that only about

40, or 25 per

he would kiss & thousand Americent, of the total. This allowed

can girls while on a journey from for some creative work & Sun- There were 5,930,652 children New York to San Francisco or day's "hke "the American for the national drink bill what we (obligation, even while she has Securities with the Crown shown a great advance; many of (2,995,908 boys and 2,934.744 girls) pay a forisit of 5,000 dollars. It tramp,some genuine banget, dred to pay our national debt of raised her own moral standard Agents and Straits Government them have added two inches to in the public elementary schools was rumoured that the girls who some bealthy sleep, a little

and broken the shackles of a £1,800,000.

their chest measurements. Their of England and Wales on the last heard of the enterprise in advance stimulating reading, two acts of traffic which has for centuries Securities with the Crown keennew and sofkusisem forma, dan pop the school

day before the schools were open were not a bit annoyed withë ides a play, part of a moving picture,

Honoure

The amount peut au intoxicat