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CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor of the “* Hongkong Telegraph.")

Dr. Sun's Position.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH;

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Essen, March 18. The German shot in the course of the arrests following the assassination of a French soldier has succumbed,

Berlin, March 18

The worries of German merchants have been increased by Government measures to prevent applications for French permits, also the laying down of penalties on applicants therefor and the seizure of goods.

Paris, March 18.

The Reichstag member, Emilhollein, arrested at the end of a Communist meeting on a charge of misdemeanour against the safety of the State, has been removed to Sante prison.

Sir, Your suggestion that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a prisoner at Canton is an unfortunate repeti- tion of a wholly false rumour, Injected a fortnight since into the growing body of legend concern- ing the present situation in Canton. When it was first brought to Dr. Sun's attention, he charac

Frem entirely different standpoints Herr Ebert and M. Barthou teristically decided to put a stop at Hamm (Westphalia) and Paris respectively adopted a confident, to it by moving about Canton view of the outcome of the present Franco-German struggle. practically unguarded and paying German President, according to a Berlin massage. addressing ültsen a series of informal visits, in-hundred Ruhr manufacturers and politicians, exhorted them to hold cluding one to Shameen where he out and then success would be certain. He claimed that enems called on the British Consul-

occupation had achieved nothing, revertheless the enemy had show

readiness to enter an open and just understanding into which Ger- many was always prepared to enter.

General This, curiously, origin ated another picturesque myth that he had fled to Shameen for protection!

Yours etc..

EUGENE CHEN, Hongkong, March 20, 1913.

Macao's Meat Supply.

Sir,-Allow me to encroach upon your valuable space to comment

The

In contrast, the French President of the Reparations Committee at a journalists dinner said that France was easy in her mind and could and must afford to wait until Germany brought proposals to France and Belgium.

Paris. March 19.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1923-

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

NATURE'S BEST.

MILK, and its products

BUTTER, CHEESE, IDE CREAM,

are the most nourishing of all foods for people of all ages. There are no substitutes for

DAIRY PRODUCTS & HEALTH

Include a liberal supply of the above in the daily diet and insure the health and efficiency of the family.

Fresh Milk 15 per bottle. Cheese...... .80 per lb.

Daisy & Dairy Maid Butter $1.10 and $1 per lb. Ice Cream $2 per quart.

International Chamber of Commerce at Rome the Anglo-American THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.

The Matin reports that at the preliminary meeting of the

delegates suggested a discussion on reparations: The French threatened to withdraw if they persisted.

Greenoble, March 19. The ex-Minister Loucheur in a speech denied that upon the old fashioned beef monoaimed at annexation. She favoured the formation of a Rhineland France poly in Maras, which is farmied out republic, militarily neutralised, with railways under League super- by the Municipal Council of this vision, but not separated economically from Germany. Portuguese Colony. I am sure the public will agree that they have always felt very keenly the beef shortage and are even prepared to pay higher prices.

The Municipal Conseil believes it is doing a good service to the public by farming out the mono- poly in terms of two years for the best offer at lowest prices. This monopoly

four

fire or

for the East hos years

aok been feasible because of the contic ually fluctuating price of cattle, Consequently, the various mono polists of the post have been mable to continue their contracts after a few munth's trial, causing great inconvenience to the public, who would be without any beef for days.

As bref is most essential for all households, I see no reason why the Municipal Council continues this farming system, which absolutely without benefit to the public. It is not commercially!

PRESIDENT HARDING.

Washington, March 19.

The movement for the renomination of President Harding as Republican candidate at next year's Presidential election has now reached the stage where the personnel and programme of the organisation that will carry on the campaign on his behalf, pre- Paratory to the meeting of the Republican Convention, is receiving active attention. The names mentioned hereanent include Mr. Harvey, Ambassader in London. Well informed circles expect Mr. Harvey to resign his post in the winter or secute leave to return home to help in the renomination of Presiden; Harding.

FAR EASTERN FLYWEIGHTS.

Manila, March 15.

Billy Tingle, the Australian, was awarded the referee's decision,

in a fifteen round bout, over Blasco Conception, thereby winning the Far Eastern Flyweight Championship.

SIKI STILL CHAMPION.

London, March 19.

As the boxers did not weigh in, Siki retains the World's Light-

sensible to sell good eat cheaply heavyweight championship.

in Macao when higher prices are

Available in Hongkong.

HOME FOOTBALL

Latest League Results.

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League results are as follow- "London, March 19.--The latest

English League.

2 Wolves

The present flungkung market price for good beef is about 35 cents per catly, while the last tendered price bors for first quality heef WAS only 27 cents (Chinese coin equal to about Hongkong cents) and the second and third "grades &t lower prices. Į

cannot see how the monopolist Barnley is able to make money or work Blackpool 1 Purt Vale under Hongkong prices unless he Bradford C. 2 Manchester U.0] squeezes the unfortunate Chinese, Crystal Palace.1 Leeds United who never take the trouble to pro Derby County Rotherham C. 0 test before the Municipal Couaril Fulham

Stockport C. or argue over the price or quality. Hull City He sells at any price he may name Leicester City and by other ways be makes his Notts C. monopoly profitable. Some unfor Wednesday tubates pay as much as 50 cents a Southampton catty if they are able to secure the meat during thu limited hours of sale. There is no such meat mono- Airdrieonians puly in any city in the Far East. If Celtic the Council would permit the sale Hamilton A. of beef as it does that of pork, Hibernians which is not monopulised, i am Kilmarnock sure the public would be able to Third Lanark buy as much beel as they want at Morton current market prices.

0 West Ham

5 Coventry,

1 Clapton Orient

0 South Shields 2 Bury

Scottish League,

4 Motherwell 2 Dundee

1 Raith Rovers 1 Clyde,

7 Albion R. 2 Ayr United 2 Hearts The matchas Alloa V.

English Cup.

i

TUFT OF HAIR.

Part of Beard as Evidence.

Evidence of the aggressive conduct of an Indian Police re- cruit was produced in Mr. R. E. Lindsell's Court, this morning, in the form of a tuft of hair which was part of the beard ofan Indian shore guard. It was stated in the accusation against the recruit that be was found struggling at one ofthe wharves with the guard. and when an attempt was made to separate him. he took off his turban and slung it at thei peace-maker, who. in this instance, was inspector Fallon. The conduct of the defendant 2 admitted of three charges, which 1 were preferred against him this 1 morning by A.S.P. Burlingham. 2 These were (1) misconduct as a

U police officer whilst in uniform: 0(2) acting in a disorderly manner 1 whilst being charged in the St. charge room; and (3) assaulting

In reply to the Magistrate, defendant pleaded as an exten-

Whenever the beef monopolist is Mirren and Rangers v. Falkirk the guard. unable to carry out his contract were not played. there is no beef for sale for days, and during this period the sale of beef is free to all butchers. No

tween West Ham and South- butchers, however, undertake such short period sales, because the ampton, played at Aston Vills, Council at once invites tenders for resulted in a win for West Ham another monopolist.

by 1 goal to uil.

If the Gaveranent is going to continue this "old" system, and i understand the inviting of new tenders is again officially advertis. ed, the party interested in this business remains the same clique. May 1 suggest that the Macau "Government have this matter thoroughly investigated and make note of the following:

1. That a sufficient daily sup. ply of beef for the entire Macao public be guaranteed.

2. That the solling of the different qualities of beef be accer

The English Cup replay beating circumstance that he was drunk and did not know what he was doing."

THEATRE ROYAL

"The Faithful Heart."

The

Courtasidge - Holloway Company introduced a new play to Hongkong lastnight, when The Faithful Heart" was staged before

a large and appreciative audience.

His Worship:-What drunk on duty?

Mr. Burlingbam explained that) defendant was not then on,duty, though be was in uniform.

A fine of $100, or eight weeks' was imposed.

A PUZZLE A DAY.

A man who was leaving on a

Divided into a Prologue and the journey sent the following tele- play itself, with an interval of gram to a friend: “I am going to

ding to the prices tendered and of twenty years supposed to elapse plant onions, etc. Everyone

correct weight.

betweenthetwo,it was a very clever wondered at this telegram but

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TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

8. That depots be established in study and provided a delightful the friend-yoderstood its true The following will represent all district markets; beef to Le rold evening's enjoyment, Miss Leslie significance. By mixing the the Club against the Indian Army

Or. H. J. Defnet, city health under the prices teodered. At pre- Graham and Mr. Claud Allister letters of the last three words, he (Hongkong)on Wednesday, March sent meat is sold by the monopolist took leading parts with immense discovered the traveller's destina 21st., at 5 p.m., Marine Ground, commissioner, Escanaba, U.S.A., at only one stall).

success, whilst others who shonetion. Where was it?

Kowloon: Bower, G.E.Piercy, and attending physicians recent- 4. That daily selling bours be were Mise Cherry Hardy, Mias Yesterday's answer:-There G. Murray, E. J. R. Mitchell, the ly revealed the discovery that a extended to embrace proper mar

Florence Le Clercq, Mr. Fred were seven oranges on the stall. Rev. E. W. L. Martin, the Rev. N. Miss Evelyn Lyone who had been keting hours in the morning and Permain and Mr. Fred Morgan. The first took away four, the Evans, H. Owen Hughes, F. H. ill of infidenza and had been my- Holdman, W. Woodward, F. C. stifying the doctors with a sup- afternoon. (Not from 6-8 p.m. The subsidiary roles were also second two and the third one. and 6 to 8 s.m. as hitherto

well taken. The whole Company

Miller, E. G. England.”

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ed a hoax on the physicians by monstrating the versatility of its

Playing from the 17th. toe at using a hot water bottle on the members.

Burnham Beeches, a Mr. Lovi thermometer: The hoax was uliced his ball, which dropped into made possible by the aid of a lot the cost pocket of a Mr. O. P.tle the same colour as the girl's Horlick, who was playing about night dress. The case gained 160 yards away.

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5. That the fulfilment of above four conditions be supervised by honest Inspectors.

Thanking you for your valuable space. Your etc.,

RESIDENT. Macao, 19th March, 1923.

To-night there should be an other large house to witness the Hawaiian play, "The Bird of Paradise."

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