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Do You Know Your Handicap

in life is greatly increased if your sight, is affected

Mals sure your exes are right

by

LAZARUS

1 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Thema European Opcionam on the Upla

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

POUNDED 1981

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MONDAY

CANTON CUSTOMS DISPUTE. DOCTOR'S ALLEGED

Foreign Warships Assembling.

DR.

SAYS WILL NOT RESORT TO FORCE.

May Establish New Customs Service.

Reuter's telegram States:

regarding

Several:

red have anything to do

DOESN'T REPRESENT

SOUTH.

NEGLIGENCE.

PATIENT'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES,

CASE FOR SPECIAL JURY.

Messrs.

Johnson, Stokes and

inet one

....

DECEMBER 17. 1923,

other

SINGLE: COFT 11CTS

IM PER ANNEX

TO-DAY'S

Firestone Hist Miles Per Dellar

The possessing af resalute, faith is

* priceles asset in the Individuai ar to the organization engaged in } any 'service that ·entalis' creative Buffert.

THE FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED CORD, is the outcome af years, of Capplication and effort.

With filth in their ablilty to attain a still higher degree of perfectios in tyre constraction, the haliders of FIRESTONE CORDS have laboured arduously from the first and have seen their efforts crowned with unqualified

3ncess.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

SPECIAL CABLES.

(United Press Service to the ""Telegraph").

MEXICAN REBELS DISAGREE.

(Reuter's American Service-)

BRITISH DEBT PAYMENT.

COLOMBIAN EARTHQUAKES.

MR. ALABASTER'S REQUEST was loss painful but swollen to

TO. JURY.

nearly double its normal site.) On Dec. 12th, the bandages Mr. Alabaster, before coming required re-adjusting and on the to the facts, asked the Special following morning, whilst in Jury to approach the case blindly his bath. plaintiff without allowing any knowledge pain. He told Dr. Sanders, who felt 1 which they might have had before moved plaintiff's wrist, causing of one or other of the parties to him intense agony. Defendant influence them, in a Colony so told him that he must suffer pain SUN'S LATEST NOTE TO CONSULS. Practitioner, in charge of the find people who could aP could move his wrist a little and Dr. J. H. Sanders, a medical mall as this is very dificult to get well. He told plaintiff he

HUGE OIL LESSES IF HUERTA WINS. Matilda Hospital, is being sund reach a case of this kind without it would soon be all right. in the Supreme Court, before the elling themsels that at one On December 21st-a week

time 07 another they Chief Justice, by Mr. Thorwald

had after plaintiff's admission-plain-

New York, December 16. Andersen, formerly a foreman in parties and had formed certain his forehead was now nearly

The latest despatches report that the rebel readers Huerta and of the stiff asked Dr. Sanders if. as Mayotis disagree and that the Revolution is lagging. the employ of the Hongkong views. They must all of them healed and as he (defendant) gress, afterward taking to the field. wharf and Godown Company blind themselves any previons said no, bones

Presiden: Obregon is returning to the capital to adjourn Con- plantit claiming damages for

were broken. knowledge and earn what they would he have any objection to of newly-invested capitu! if Huerta wins.

Oil mining companies fear the loss of fifty million dollars injury from defendant's alleged negligence as a medical man.

had to learn about the care wely plaintif returning home. from the evidence before them. Christmas? Dr. Sanders replied to for The case evninenced this morn-which counsel was quite sure the effect that he would like to The Canton Costatos dispute, Į painterno a general meeting of. ing before a Specia: Jury,

they would də. caused by Dr.

Plaintiff represented by Mr. Sute Vatson's fexpress for Sesterlag in order tal

take an X-Ray photo first and he Referring to the claim. Mr. would let plaintiff know later. A demand for retention of the register a joint frutent

C. G. Alabaster, K. C., finstructed revent spleyadis Kwangung members were detailed with visit by Mr. G. B. Haywood, while Alabaster said insgif" they photo was taken in the afternoon Province, is change the various Gals, but it is stated. F. C. deukin instructed by at that defendant had at the but before taking it defendant

skill which +4 to and stay these most of these organisations Master is appearing for the and by "negligence," that if he still very swollen and discoloured, Bands, covering the next British war debt instalment, is favourably a medicall

again examined the hand and practitioner he should have had, again moved it about. It was

New York. December 16. The deposit of nearly a hundred million dollars of Liberty "Dr. Sun Yat-sen favs sul motred | with the mutten although a num defence. to the Cousiar Body in Cambool, her of Chinese students agreed to

WHAT PLAINTIFF SAYS.

had the skill he did not use it, and plaintiff heart defendant tell commented upon in a leader in the New York Herald, which tributes In law. counsel explained, it did a sister that he did not like the British pride, honour and courage in paying the debt although for the information of the Diplo identify themselves with the Plaintiff's case is that on or not matter in the least whether swelling. Dr. Sanders told plain-staggering under huge taxation and struggling with an unemploy instre Body in Peking, anther movement.

about Dec. 13th. 1921. through plaintiff was to pay defendant if that he could remove the ment problem. communication

the

an accident, he suffered injuries.fr his services or whether deplint if he liked: it would give Vustores in Clint in, stating that

amongst others, to his land and fendant was to get his services him more chance to exercise it, the

the 19th.

wrid, consisting of a fracture of remunerated in a t.ferent man- to which plaintiff replied that hei instant, of the unwen days

the index finger of the fight.hantinen It would not A report from Swatow states future given to the laplamatie

mauer preferred to keep it on. Body, he intends testing the that General Lum Fre husissued and a fracture of the narius. On Arfendant was not remunerated

ne about Dev. 14th, at the invite at all.

PHOTO NOT A SUCCESS.

Bogota, December 16. Canton Commissar er tustoms la deviarati in t the Con-afari

Earthquake are continuing, though miider. Only fragmentary. hand over the wal

plaintiff Customs Body in regard to the matter ofpation of defendant.

THE ACCIDENT.

The photograph was admitted-information is available at present owing to the interruption of com revenue, adding that he will in the Customs surpins, stating that itbmitted himself to be examin-

Outlining the fact: Mr. y d 2 success.

No

other tunications. resort to free if the reghest isas Dr. Sun is in possesion of d and treated for his injuries by

a photo was taken, and counsel defendant as medical practi-Alabaster zajd plaintiff, was existe by the Customs.

nly about wae-third of the Prorioner. and was admitted as an i Dane. Just iver two years ago/submitted that it would have! "Meanwhile. foreign naval since he can plat repin-patient of Matilda Hospital, he was doing some work as a been a reasonable and proper Turces are continuing prepar-sent the South. If the plus The treatment of his injuries by Foreman for the Hongkong Whart thing to do to take another one. ations to deal with the situation were divided proportionately ac in the event of Dr. Sun Yat-sen carding to area. General Chan the defentant. plaintiff alleges, and Godown Company at Kow.f defendant could not decide

was unskilful and negligent. Ivon. He trod on a defective whether plaintif should go homel Parrsing wat has threats. Four Kingming's party would secure

The defendant, notwithstanding plank, which broke under his for Christmas, without first taking American de-trovers have far the greater part. arrived at Canton with marines|

his examination of plaintiff weight, causing him to fall a photo, it was no use taking af en band, while & British gunboat;

injured hand and wrist by X-Ray some twelve and a half feet to photo which was no good.

On the afternoon of Dec. 23rd. which went to Hongkong for that

According 10 information on Dec. 14th, did cos diagnose the ground. Plaintiff injured his slurpose has now returned with brought back to Hongkong to-day Properly or correctly. and or right hand and wrist, also his Dr. Sanders informed plaintiff

returned with a mass meeting on the question, treated the injuries as muscular When he recovered. - found failure, but added that he hate with the work of the administration would eventually result in

head, being rendered onconscious, that the photograph had been al British marines,

comprising many thousands of ander failed to the shear class was held on the X-Ray photographs. plaintiff himself in a pool c Lund and objection to plaintiff leaving East Parade ground at Cantor alleges, but delayed until about suffering terrible in his Hospital for Christmas, telling increased sobriety of judgment and a greater regard for the more

come back afterwards Peaceful and sorer methods of progress. He hoped the differences be Dec. 28th, when defendant took right arm. (With Fagbed to the him to yesterday aftern. Organized

tween them and the Government would be solved by mutual goodwill. MOVEMENTS.

užder the

It is alleged lead injuries, Counsel explained and instructing him go an X-Ray photo. auspice- of the

to. Mee Cheang and get

- Controversy Continues. Kuomintang pinty, the demon that this photograph was in-there was no complaint.)

Plaintiff was assisted to During the last few dip there stration halarongst its sprekers adequate, in that it excluded the

the quarter plate for an X-Ray photo

Calcutta, December 16. has been considerable activity aped a

Government Dispensary

in and bring it back with him.

The Governor, Lord Lytton's, action in calling on Mr. Das to number of Labour leaders injured finger, and or the defend-

Nathan Road. Mr. Alabaster von- parent on the part of men-ofwar who uttered protests agoinst the ant allowed or caused the fracture tinued. Dr. Smalley was sum-plaintiff

Either on Dec. 27th, or 28th, form a Government is severely criticised by the rewspaper States- in Hongkong and this has now ation of the Foreign Powers and hadis.

returned to hospital men as a defiance of the constitution and usages of commonsense resulte in the currentration of a urged the people to take united

and fairness. It says Mr. Das is an avowed enemy of the British Plaintif states that his arm hasoned and plaintiff received fires and another photograph #28 force of hout venteen fistundin backing up Dr. Sun in the Pecome painful and

deformed, jud. The arm was bandaged and taken. The photo did nor aadministration. and the invitation may be a deathblow to the warships off Canton. We hear 1 present negotiations. Consider and he claims damages.

a splint put on. Apparently there tempt to take the upper part of constitutional party. The newspaper Amrita Batur Patrika says that there have been inferences fab Dine was created in the city!

was a shortage at the Dispensary the fingers; it only attempted to Lord Lytton has taken the caly constitutional course, but is seeking DEFENDANT'S CASE. between highly planed

in splint equipment, and plaintiff take the wrist.

to transfer responsibility for the wrecking of the constitution from The prints were mal by the holding of a parade pre- offices, with the resuls that four ceded by tom-toms and hamers, in plaintiff to submit himself for was no doubt the best available, saw them and told plaintiff that Lytton has entirely changed the orientation of British rule in India Defendant denies that he invite had to have a leg splint, which ready on Dec. 30th. Defendant his own to Swarajist shoulders. The newspaper Bengalee says Lord of the US Reet of descoper the procession haally forming up eximination -ailed for (ahton on Saturday.

and of treatment though not the best for the pur. he had two operations to perform and laid the foundation of England's empire here on a very stable basis. on the Parade ground. The Canon steamer Heungshaa

jan further denies that his treat-pose, Counsel opined.

Later he told him that his wrist ment was either uuskilful or en coming down from Canton Dimmer 4 - prvdron British

are anchored near the Customs

Station."

FOREIGN NAVAL

ship steaming up river 1: is stated that these wire the step

Magnolia. Mar.za. Bluebelt.

A MASS MEETING.

take

proper

to

A

Mr. Andersen was told to had been badly fractured. (The

A NEW CUSTOMS SERVICEZ negligent on the contrary the return on the following mom-first time he had said it the

it is said, been secretly establi

#as then

until

(Reuter's Service.)

INDIAN SWARAJISTS IN THE ASSEMBLY.

VICEROY HOPES FOR CO-OPERATION.

Calcutta, December 16.

In a speech, the Viceroy, alluding to the election of Swarajista

to the Assembly councils, said he trusted their close association

GERMAN CREDITS WANTED.

FOR PURCHASE OF WHEAT AND FATS.

Information teaches us stating treatment was competent in bothing. that in the event of the Powerskill and care.

50 that he might whole of the time, Mr. Alabaster failing to come to terms with him,

have a letter to the G.CH. commented) Defendant told him. Dr. Sun intends to organise his was then suffering from a serious tion should take place. Plaintiff arm again, though it might show On admission, the plaintiff, who where a proper X-Ray examina-that he would get quite a good

Berlin. December 16. and another of thoje alass The own Costoms service, for which wound in the head, had his right preferred to go to the Matilda a little deformity.

The German representative has handed a Note to the Repara- Math. Manns, Moorten und Re-preparations are said to have arm on a splint. By reason of Hospital, and Dr. Smalley tele

tions Commission requesting a declaration in principle that priority bin were alr, ply said to be at

Plaintiff was told been made. An office with the head wound and plaintiff's phoned Dr. Sanders and asked wait until

to over reparations obligations would be granted for three years! credit Canton. Having been to Mino Customs staff comprised solely general condition in consequence, him if he would undertake the waited

2.30 o'clock. He up to seventy million dollars for the purchase of wheat and fats, de- for provisions the Postateme of Chinese loyal to Dr. Sun, has.land of

twenty-to-four claring that foreign credits for the purchase of approximately a gunboat Patria has retuimet to

the plaintiff's age,case. Dr. Sanders consented and when he SAW defendant. Dr. million and a half tons of wheat and a monthly supply of tan Canton, accompanied at by the shed on the East Bund and the judgment of defendant to be sent up to the Peak.

considered, in accordingly Mr. Andener was Sanders bad his "going-out "thousand tons of fat are indispensable, and negotiations have shown gunboat Macau. The French at a respectable distance from incompatible with the exercise

clothes on and had apparently they are obtainable if priority be granted. gunboat Malicieuse, and Japan the Canton

forgotten all about the matter. Customs-house of competent care and skill to ere destroyer represent other which is on the West Bund. remove the splint or to take any!

Seeing plaintiff, Dr. Sanders ask. Powers interested in the present Vessel going up the river and course with reference

Plaintiff arrived at the Hospitalled him to go into a room, where situation at Canton. Together using that stretch of the river he-injuries the arm other than vous condition and in great bodily Defendant said: Let me see. to the fabout 11 o'clock, in a very ner-he undid some of the bandages, with the two Aniericun gunboats tween Honman andi Ashville and Pampanga that would have to pass by the new the splint still in position.

Canton an examination by X-Rays with pain., Dr. Sanders was attending when was this done?" Plaintif have been stationed in

patiens in the men's ward and replied that the accident was on Customs House. ton for some time.

Can-

been

the for- eiza fleer now gathered there

larger than has seen for many years. Some activi- y was evident on the Italian gun. buat Calabris in Hongong harbour during the week-end.

hundred

THE TREATMENT.

(Continued on Paye 7.3

TO-DAY.

THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH FRANCE.

M. POINCARE'S FIRM ATTITUDE.

Paris, December 16,

Allies wherever necessary and also points out the uselessnesse of any discussion, likely to derogate the power of the Reparations Commission and other Allied organisations, or tead towards the revision of the Treaty.

A semi-official version of M. Poincare's reply to Von Hoesch In the circumstances, the he told plaintiff to go over to a the 13th. The only thing defend voices readiness to discuss any questions with the German repres Everything now depend on what the Powers will reveal any displacement of the attend to him later.

appear to X-Ray examination did not bed and sit down and he would ant did was to tighten the, hand-entatives, but reserves the right to act in concert with the other

One of have to say to Dr. Sun in their hones, but the defendant, never- the sisters assisted plaintiff to reply to his ultimatum which the less, and on the basis of the undress, took his address, tem- fixes the 19th instant as the date fractures in fact having takenperature, etc., and about a quarter- of expiry. It is stated that the

place, then and thereafter to-twelve Dr. Sanders made a reply of the Diplomatic Corps will competently treated the arm in short examination of plaintiff's It is stated that about a be handed in by the British Consul such manner

marines have been General to-day.

and with such arm. After taking plaintiff to the drafted from the flag-hip

care and skill, as the general operating room, where his head Hawkins and other ships in

condition and age of the plaintiff was attended to, Dr. Sanders took harbour and sent up to Canton to

would permit.

him into the X-Ray room and join those already there.

On December 21st, the plaintiff examined his band by X-Rays. | Ther

declared are said to be under the command

his definite and The bandages were still os, coun- of Major (Breve: Col) R. H.

unchangeable determination, not-sel explained, and it would Dartwall, C.B E.. "D.S.O.. whilst

withstanding that the defendant appear that no examination was Captain Arlington, Flag Captain

atrongly advised him to the made of the fingers. " to Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur

contrary, to leave the hospital on Having made the examination. Lavesou, is also reported to have

It is reported that Dr Sun Yat-December 24th. Plaintiff accord-Dr. Sanders said to plaintiff: left for Canton.

this .iu all right. sball. →BOON have The Annual General Meeting

KUOMINTANG PROTEST.

SUN AND SOCIALISM.

TO BE TRIED IN

KWANGTUNG? -

Closing Exchange 28. 3, 13; 16 Barometer

p.m. 30 18. Temperature 2 p.m. 66 Humidity

% p.ii. Lighting Up-Time 5.42 p.m.

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NEWS IN THE ADS.

SINGAPORE NAVÅL BASE SCHEME.

AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FEARS ABANDONMENT.

Sydney, December 16, In a speech the Minister for Defence, Mr. Bowden, said he hoped the British elections would not interfere with the establishment of the Singapore base, or postponement of the work. Probably it would mean the reconstruction of the whole naval scheme of defence of Australia.

sen has declared to the generals ingly left and discharged hi-"Oh,

THE TIGER" IN MOTOR CAR SMASH. and commanders of his Army self and thereafter ceased to be | We

4. Paris, "December 16. that in view of the rich resources under the care and/or treatment you right, old man: there are no of the Ladies' Section of the M. Clemenceau's car on the St. Germain road collided with of Kwangtung Province, he in-of the defendant. The Telegraph learns that Dr. tends making it a base for experi

bones broken." The bandage was Royal Hongkong Golf Club will another. All the windows of the ex-Premier's car were smashed Sun's political party, the Kuo-ments in Socialism,

The alleged painfulness and adjusted and plaintiff returned to be held at the Helena May In-aud M. Clemenceau was injured by the dying glass and sent to mintang, has sent a

deformation of the plaintiff's arm the ward. cable to Dr. Sun is said to have added and the alleged bad setting of

stitute on Thursday, January, hospital with wounds on the tip of the nose and forehead. These Washington in which a protest that the usual income of the the fractures were in

The next morning plaintiff told 3rd., 1924.

were stitched, and his condition is not serious. no way defendant that he still had a is directed against what it con province is thirty million dollars attributable to any want of care great deal of pain in the left part ere, Powell's will remain open -For the convenience of custom- sidered as unwarranted inter-but that good management would and/or skill on the part of the of his right hand. ference on the part of the Powers: I double that amount, whilst over defendant.

Defendant anti 6.p.m. this week. "

DEATH OF LORD WILLOUGBY DE BROKE. The Chinese newspapers slate a hundred thousand troops could

glanced at, plaintiff's leg and The Annual General Meeting|

London, December 16: that Dr. Sun, in consequence cf, be maintained, and these would Messrs. F. Smythe

The Special Jury sitting are passed on withont, commenting. of the V.R.C. will be held at the. The death occurred of Lord Willoughby de Brokat the age

(forma), the large concentration of foreign be more than suficient for carry G. B. Curry, LB BADLY SWOLLEN BAND. Chah on Friday the 21st inst. 55. The title (Baru) goes back to the year 1431 His heir la his

Mesars. Lane, Crawford. Ltd. son, the Hon. John Verney. .. Plaintiff was bed three days, will remain open until 6 p.m. at the end of wch time his hand during this week.

(Other Tele prams on Page *)

warships at Canton, instructed ing out an expedition against the You, da ner, W. G. Goggin the members of the Kuomintang North.

Jand O. E Ellis.