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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

STRAITS INCOME TAX.

ARMS CASES,

SAVE THE CHILDREN.

Another Protest Meeting,

Three Chinese Discharged. An Appeal to the British

Public

of the

with Various

1.

(From Our Own Correspondent..)

'Singapore, Novembar 16-1 Quite a surprising development

Mr. Raymond Schlemmer packed public mesting at the has occurred in connection with| Victoria Theatre almost unanim- the recent haul of arms at the is on a visit to, the Colony ously carried a resolution pro-King Edward Hotel. When the in the interests of the British Save testing against the reimposition three Chinesa who were being the Children Fund. He has been of lacome Tax, even with a reduc-held by the polios appeared on rein touch with the Government ad scale, on the grounds that it mand before-Mr. J. R. Wood this through the Colonial Secretary, to is admittedly unnecessary, and morning, his Worship did not whom, following an interview, he is not justified by fears of losing commence hearing evidence, but has forwarded a letter couched in the opium revenue, which, if it discharged the defendanta after the following terms:

Further to our conversation of ever came to pass, would be ac-learning from Mr. H. C. Lee (far complished gradually.

the defence) that there was a yesterday, I send you herewith a The Bishop of Singapore, the fstatement to be made. Apparent fow words of information regand- Rt. Rev. C. J. Ferguson Davie, fly the police did not wish to offering the work of the 'Save' the: was the only opposition speaker. evidence.

Children Fund" both as a national He denied that the Colony way William E Pitts, former second organisation and as member, heavily taxed, quoting compara- steward -

President the most important, of an inter- tive Home figures

Jefferson, WES next called up national body. The chairman of the meeting in connection

When leaving Europe, on a read a letter from the Govern charges alleging that be wat world tour at the occasion of the ment stating its reasons for importing arms into the Colony Bangkok Canfazencs on hebalf of the relatroduction of the tax. and was arrested in possession of

these arms. Along with Owen the International Committee of the Red Cross, I was asked by the Smyth, who was charged with Save the Children Food and the possession and with aiding and abetting Pitts in the importation, Union who work in close co- operation with the Red Cross: he ratuned pleas of not guilty to all the charges and was remanded movement to represent them anc on bail of $2,000. It was mention-to try, in so far as the short time ed that Pitts was unable to find at my disposal might permit, and Sir, I note from your advertise bail and has been, like Smyth, insecure the sympathy and the ment columns that at the forth-detention at the Central Police support to their work of the Coming Gymkhana on Saturday Station. next, the new arrangements for accommodating the members of: the Hongkong Jockey and Gym- khana Clube and the general public are being put into force.

I understand that there will be two enclosures in future-one for members and their friends, and another for the public.

CORRESPONDENCE-

(To the Editor of the "Hongkong

Telegraph.")

Gymkhana Queries.

British public in the different parts of the Empire and in. foreign

countries.

Two More Cases. Charged with having in his

As I have told you, their scopa possession two dagger man is a very large one, it is absolutely employed aboard the Seiro Maru independent from any considera- was given six months hard labour tion of race, nationality, religion by Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the

or social standing; they aim Police Court this morning. Deat nothing theoretical. but scribing the circumstances of the * very practical and urgent Cao you, Mr. Editor, or any of seizure, Sub Inspector Fallon said relief work," They bara your readers please tell me and that on a visit shoard yesterday started magnificently as tha the morning he searched defendant's response of the public, who were the general public where public enclosure is to be situated? room and found the weapons tired

of giving for adults, Rumour says that the members concealed under a mattress. enclosure will be situated in

showed a considerable general In another case, in which a man interest towards destitute chil- front of the Jockey Club and the bad to reply to a charge of being dren; but the effort must be con- behind in possession of ride and 18 tinued during the many years of jus:

that rounds of ammunition, anticipat-

poverty And hardship which unfortunately We Fust still anticipate; it seems necessary to asfeguard at any rate the chil dres, so that these economic troubles may not result in a per- manent lowering of our civilisa- tion but that, on the contrary, the children should still get the necessary requirements for their: welfare, so that they may gTOW up able and willing to play a coble part in building up the civilisation of the future.

Grand Stands the Judge's Box, and the public enclosure willing the usual excuses given, his extend from the Wong Worship said:"It is no use your Nei Chung Village end of the saying that you do not know the grounds to where the private regulations. As a matter of fact. stands end-which is quite some the rifle was concealed." distance up the course away from the winning post.

the

A statement was bestd from Inspector Fallon to the effect that it took an hour to endeavour to discover how the trunk in: which the arms were concealed could be opened, and at length he had to smash it in. In a false I think even the Jockey and bottom be found the rifle.

The defendant, who was dress- Gg.mkbank Clubs will admit that

To most backers the finish is most interesting part of the race, and I am sure the new public will not find the arrangements to their liking.

the biggest supporters of theired after the Western style, said meetings are that portion of the that

In the task of safeguarding the children of the world the Inter-

public who are not members of Hoiping, having been to Amerational Union applies to every

either club.

he WAJ travelling to ica. The Court expressed itself The Clubs, of course, have as being satisfied on this point.

The Magistrate said that he every right to reserve the best accommodation for their mem.Idid not object to Winchester rifles bers, but why do so now to the so much as revolvers. detriment of the public's com Aapy rate defendant cou.d The new arrangements them about to shoot could hardly be called improve-police with. It was a different ments when a large portion of case from the foregoing, not being He imposed a fine of the backers (the public. of so serious. course) will not in future be able

fort?

to see the tinishes At close quarters.

the

As far as accommodation went,

alt

arrangements ware

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Hopes of Discovering a Second Tarakan

nation, even the poorest, to do something, of their own, for their children and for those of other countries where help is needed. The British Save the Children

As a notable fact it may be cen. tioned that Bogojoe is completely Fund call upon all British people!

uninhabited. so that all traces is all parts of the world to ally

have been found without the their efforts with theirs in this

the assistance of bints from as co-operative effort. They

I being generally known that stand firmly for its principle, for many years now the island of

population. desiring to see all nations com-Tarakan bas produced large quan-bighest hopes may be nourished According to the experts the bining la national efforts and alltities of dense oil, used principally about the wealth of these vaults. International organisations work- ing closely together for the good 43 a stoke-oil for warships, itAt present it is the task of the became desirable to make a close drilling-engineer to bring this oil of all mankind.

investigation of the neighbouring to the surface. Nor is that an They particularly endeavour to island Boenjoe. It appears that easy task. It is well-known for quite good enough. When sug- Another Operatic Success.

see these activities carried out in this island's gestions were made in the papers

configuration how many years unsuccessful There was hardly a seat vacants ever closer co-operation with the corresponds to that of Tarakan for the improvement of the "betat the Theatre Royal last night, Red Cross movement; a more and further investigation proved until the exact system was bit drilling was carried on in Tarakan ting" and "paying-out" counters when the Grand Italian Operament which bes prepared the that there is also a geological the public certainly did not

Company staged Verci's

way for every kind of bum-similarity. bargain for the present so-called Travista, an opera based upon anitarian effort on international Boanjos Island where bivouac Noeroekan, Sebatik and Mandoel In the outb of The other islands; namely improvements.

the well-known play by Alex-lines. in proclaiming for nearly was made two very fine vaults will be investigated later. "Pro- If the Jockey Club most reander Dumas, "La Dame aux three quarters of a century that were found, serve that portion of the grounds Camelias."

buman pity and compassion for formations of the earth's crust fine. The Batavis Company has specta bere also may be considered immediately adjacent to the The music, singing and general the suffering and helpless should which are generally favourable Judge's Box for the accom-

made slready setting of the piece were up to the over-leap all barriers, of race or for the presence of

drillinge oil and modation of their members, usual high standard of former creed.

Mandoel Island-Face Tribune. why not place

kindred products. the public

operas staged by this versatile enclosure

the 00

opposite

Equally, favourable anticips- Judging from what I heard company. The role of "Violetta"

tions are nourished for from you yesterday you seem side of the course facing the was beautifully interpreted by Judge's Box? Then the spec Miss Delza. whose charming.

to approve of

of northern section of this region. tatora in both enclosures will have voice made a great appeal. Signor these leading ideas the The same strata, 83 exist on an equally good view of the g Cappelli gained further Save the Children Fund. I very Tarakan bave been found on Boez-

finishes.

successes in the part of "Alfredo," much hope

thai

most

of

you

and these are

upon.

03

the Can. Elman Kreisler. Helba, PachmaDO

Geraldine Farrar, elm

串

will joe and in many places traces of

and zas-springs are obvious.

It might cost some money to ter lover, his songs receiving endeavour to secure for them put up the necessary buildings, well-earned ovations. The chat some mark of sympathy and sup but the Jockey Club, I am sure,

port amongst the British people acter of Violetta's" father, bas the fonds to do so.

Germont," was takbo by Signoria Hongkong and, if possible, Thanking you for the courtesy Vinccano Bigardi. This artist in the surrounding districte. I of publishing the above.

also greatly pleased the audience. should be most grateful to you if The minor roles were all well you would kindly inform about! filled, and the choruses were all this the charitable organisa a wonderful example of combined tion which you mentioned to me singing.

yesterday and put them somehow in touch with the Save The heroine, "Violetta,** Courtesan of Paris, leaves her Children Food.

Yours etc:

"ONE OF THE PUBLIC? Hongkong. Nov. 16. 1922.

F

CANTON INCIDENT.

PEKING NEWS.

the

River Steamer Boycotted. gay life to live in surroundings It is stated in a report reaching more humble with a young man us from Capton that the river named "Alfredo," who is greatly steamboat Kwangsi, plying be-in love with her. They are happy

Alfredo's tween Hongkong and Canton, was until discovered by boycotted on her arrival there on father, who, after much pleading. account of a dispute which arose perenades Violettato release Chang Teo-lin's Demands. wben one of the employees his son.

"Violetta" returns to aboard the vessel appropriated her former life of gaiety in Paris.

A Peking telegram states that a fish out of the consign Alfredo." not knowing the cause in regard to reunification Chang meat taken aboard 43 cargo. of her desertion, seeks her out Teo-lin has proposed eight con- One boatwoman is said to have and insults ber in public. ditions, smorget which are the protested against the appropriaVioletta" is considerably dis- restoration of his former position tion as she was apprehensive of tressed. "Alfredo" finds out his and the return of bis ammunition, a shortage being registered when mistake, but too late. He returns

A further Peking message says the cargo of fish came to be to find she is dying of copeump-that in consultation with the weighed by the consignee. The tion, and the curtain of the Tast Minister of War regarding the altercation resulted in a boycott act falls upon the scene where question of reducing the military when the ship's employee refused she is expiring in her lover's forces, Dr. Wellington Koo stated

the

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