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The

Hongkong Telegraph

NEW HONOURS' LIST.

FEBRUARY-

FOUNDED 1981

La 12.369

六拜禮 龙英港香

SATURDAY

SUICIDE SENSATION.

HUNTING ACCIDENT.

LOCAL SPORTSMAN'S SAD END.

FORMER HONGKONG RESIDENT HONOURED,

(Reuter's Service.)

London, February 8.

The list of Honours conferrad in consequence of the resignation of Mr. Baldwin as Premier, comprise one new Peer, five new Privy Councillors, nine new Baronets and 16 new Knights. Sir Jahn G. Butcher has received a Barony.

Sir Gershom Stewart.

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MR. H. H. DAY SHOOTS HIMSELF.

Haring, it is said, previously written notes to his mother and a colleague in the Electric Works,

The Knighthood of the British Empire has been conferred on as well as penned something in Mr. Gershom Stewart, for Colonial and Imperial services.

his pocket-book to the effect!

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the East and

Mr. Gershom Stewart was from 1882 till 1906 engaged in busi-Damn ness in Hongkong as a bullion broker, being for some years a me falseness," Mr. H. H. Day, a ber of the Legislative Council and holding various public offices. Since 1910 he had represented the Wirral Division of Cheshire as a Unionist, but lost his seat at the last election. He was a brother of the late Mr. Murray Stewart, so well-known here.]

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FORTY-EIGHT HOUR WEEK URGED. SUGGESTION THAT BRITAIN SHOULD LEA D.

of labour.

London, February 8.

The Prince of Wales.

who has met with, a hunting accident. breaking his collar- bone.

TO-DAY'S COMPANY

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SINGLE: COPT A STR EM PER ANNUM

BANK MYSTERY,

MISSING CHEQUE FOR $40.000,

A SHROFF'S ABSENCE.

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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

LAST NIGHT'S BOXING. THE COMING RACES.

DISAPPOINTING END TO TODAY'S TRAINING TIMES,

BIG EVENT.

With the Race Meeting only There was some very good eleven days off, growing interest boxing at the Theatre Royal last is being shown in the training at night, with plenty of clean sport, Happy Valley, where the custom- and the packed homine kaldan anary enthusiasta nasemble in con As the result of a report made joyable evening while they waited siderable numbers in the early by the Compradore Department for the big event the feather-morning hours. The following of the Hongkong and Shanghai weight championship of the were amongst the times "clocked" Bank, the police are endeavour Colony-in which S. P. O. Jim to-day ing to clear up a mystery con- Cartlidge was to meet A B cerning the disappearance of a Chadwick. This bout, however. cheque for $40,000 and the possi-ended in a few seconds, bility that the monies paid out Cartlidge being disqualified for by the Bank on it were obtained an accidental foul. It was by fargery or embezzlement.

1.364;

Spotted Sand 47: 128; 2.07; 45: 31; 3,52: last quarter, 31.

Rialto StarTM 36;

Bank-9:1112:1452;2312; 2.53.4: 1.4 $22

148; 19-31.

Bonachie-41; 119: 1.538; .03.3; 3.58. z; Lq 344

King Alfred and King Canuta. A -35,2; 111: 1,45,2 : 2.194: Lq, 34

a keen disappointment: tempered So far as can be ascertained, a by the subsequent announce that the men would sum of $40,000 was paid out by ment the Chinese casblar on a cheque meet again on the 18th of this for this amount just before the month. Chinese New Year, and the The bouts opened with a six- Kupi and Gaudy.—41.2: 121;

choque

B was laid away in drawer with others for the round contest between two welter-1.55.2; 2.332; 3.03.3; 2433;

| weights-A. B Edwards of Lg. 35. purpose of its being entered up at HMS Despatch (148 lbs.) and Yellow River and Snodgrass. a more convenient moment. When Pie Pooley of the 1st. Br. East -37: 117: 1.51: 225;1q, 34 the cashier came to look for Surreys (1451⁄2 lbe). This was a

Dark House and Uncle Bob.. [ít, however, it had disappeared.

The matter was, laid before the surprise, lasting barely over 30 40; 1.16.2: 1.50.2; 2.28 L $22.

Silver Jubiles-40.3; 1.222; seconds. Pooley was immediately police, and one of the shroffs in all over his man, whom he dazed |2.01.2; 2.39.2: 3,162; 3.59; £q..

Brackenfield and Hannahfeld.- -45.3; 1.25.2; 2.02; 2.37.2; 3:12.4; 3.44: Lg. 33.1.

well-known local sportsman: yesterday committed suicide by shooting himself The deceased gentleman, who resided in Kow- loon, was a very keen Rugby| footballer, baving represented Hongkong in the recent match against Shanghai, whilst] The Waa also well known as a promising young cricketer, A deputation from the Trade Union Congress has waited on the playing for the H.K.CC. second Minister for Labour and urged that immediate steps be taken to eleven. He was due to go Home give legislative effect to the Washington Convention with regard to next year, when he intended a forty-eight hour week. The deputation quoted statements in getting married.

Although no motive is knoWD support of its contention that ratification of the Washington Con-

the Bank was requested to attend vention in foreign countries was largely held up by Britain's at- for the taking of his life, there titude and there had therefore been a tendency to lengthen the hours appears to be little doubt that the HUMPHREY'S ESTATEt the Central Police Station with several blows to the jaw. 35.3.

Edwards was sent to the ropes, late Mr. Day bad premeditated:

after the Chinese New Year. He and then to the boards several the

He had ordered a

did not do so, and, on going to his times, and his seconds threw in ZCL motor САГ to be outside the

residence, the discovery was PRINCE OF WALES' ACCIDENT.

Electric Works meter depart-

made that he had left with his the towel, thus saving him from

■ KO.. ment in Sutherland Street at

family. PATIENT PROGRESSING FAVOURABLY.

2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

The ordinary annual general

It was stated that the missing Probably the best fight of the. but he did not turn up until about

occupied responsible evening was a six-round feather- London, February 3.

After hesitating meeting of Humphreys Estate man The Prince of Wales' collarbone is broken in a simple fracture, an hour later. It was surgically attended by a London specialist. The Prince is which direction he would take and Finance Co., Ltd., took place position at the Bank, inasmuch weight contest between Corporal Hongkong Hotel this as it was his duty to act as the Eades, East Surreys (128 lbs.) in bed at York House and as comfortable as the circumstances will be to told the Tadian chauffeur to at the

drive him out to Jubilee Road. morning. Mr. Henry Humphreys carrier of modles between the and Telegraphist Baten, HMS permit.

The Very Rev. Father at the counter. It appears that, full distance, and Bates just won Having reached the house known presided and there were also pre-cashier and the paying-out shroff Titania (125 lbs.). This went the

"The Blarney Stone," Mr.sent, Day got out of the car and Bebert, the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang with the disappearance of the on points, the loser also being. walked in a westward direc-Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. W. L cheque, the department is at a cheered for a plucky exhibition tion. He had not been long Pattenden, and Mr. J. M. Alves loss to know the firm against The first round showed Bates up Mr. G. Rapp whose account this large sum better, but the second was more out of the chauffeur's sight, Directors), round a comer in the road, when (secretary) and Miss Swas paid.out. the latter heard a shot. Fearing Greenhill D. E. Clark, J. Hab that something untoward had pessy Seth, Felix M. Ellis, M. A. Fernandey, and occurred, the chauffeur hastened Rayack, Mr.

(share- in the direction which Mr. Day. had taken; but before he reached holders).

Sir Stanley Hewett issued a bulletin this afternoon stating there were no complications and the Prince is progressing favourably,

RUSSIA'S NOTE TO BRITAIN.

London, February 8. It is understood that the Russian reply to the British Note according recognition is being handed to the Foreign Office to-day It closely follows the lines of the recent resolution by the Council of Soviets.

Landon, February 8.

pending the appointment of an Ambassador.

THE LLOYD GEORGE INDISCRETION.

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D.

MEETING.

Humphreys

"GLOBE TROTTERS.”

Was

the

Silver Lauf-41; 1.18; 1.54; 233, 3.08: 3.40.3; Lq, 32.3,

Cock o' the North-44; 124: £.59.3; 2.36.23.122; 3.46;19,312- Kennington-383; 1.14,6 148: Baronsfield-15 128 2062; 2.22.4; 2.563; 3.343; 411; 14. 373. 2.43; 3.15; L.q. 32.

Clover Leat-36.1: 1114; 1/- 4. 2.214; 2.58.2; 3.33.1; 14, 344.

Arizona-40, 1.20; 1.39, 2.35.2; 3.12, 3.47; 4.20, £q. 33.

Fern Leaf-39; 1.16; 1.51; 2.25; 2.59; 3.30.1; L.q., 31.1.

Oak Leaf-40; 1.18.2 2.28.2; 3.00, l.q, 31.3.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 28. 4. 1/16, Lighting Up-Time 6.16 pi

even. After some rather wild hitting in the third round. Eades was twice sent to the boards, but rose, to continue unsteadily; but Bates was also tiring. Both men were obviously very fagged in the fourth round, and the close The Russian Note to Britain is couched in diplomatic language. the corner he heard three more The notice of meeting having

of the fifth found them decidedly It expresses readiness to replace the Treaties which have been shots. Op getting within sight of been read denounced or have lost their juridical force in consequence of events r. Day, the chauffeur was hor

The Chairman said-Gentle- BRIGHT OPENING SHOW. y. The final round

brisker, and fairly evenly during or after the war. The Soviet Government will therefore send

contested. As stated, Bates had plenipotentiaries to London whose tasks will also include the settle-rified to see the latter with men. The report and statement

An all-round clever entertain-the verdict. ment of mutual outstanding claims and obligations, as well as the revolver in his hand. Almost of accounts, with auditors' report,

immediately, having said some having been in your hands for the ment was given by The Globe determination of means to restore Russia's credit in Britain. The thing to the affect that he was past twelve days, I propose, with Trotters" at the Star Theatre last A very plucky loser was seen Soviet emphasises that mutual confidence of non-interference in internal affaire must remain an indispensable condition for the going to boot himself. Mr. Day your permission, to adopt the night before a fair attendance. in the third fight, when Lce. East Surreys The Note in-put the revolver to his head and usual procedure and take them as The return of Mr. Jack Crichton Corp Major. development of friendly Anglo-Russian relations. timates the appointment of M. Rakosky as Charge D'Affaires, fired. He instantly fell to the read. As regards the accounts, I to the Colony was the occasion of (113) met A. B. Patmore,

ground.

think you will agree with me that an ovation, and it looked like H. M. S. Ambrose (113). The Hector's, and he won on big at the occurence, immediately call for little comment. Profit on deian taking the boards in his who got home repeatedly o AN UNFORTUNATE FINISH.

The chauffeur, greatly alarmed they are quite satisfactory. They old times to see this clever com- first round was easily Major's, margin.

In Fun and Patmore's left ribs. rushed back in the car to the sales of property is $5,933.26 less usual breezy way.

of it-second round the naval man was After an interval of fifteen meter office, where he reported than last year; on the other hand, absurdity-plenty London, February 8,

the affair. The police were then

Helbe, of the Royal Naval Yari Mr. Lloyd George has returned to the Foreign Office the proofs informed and Inspector Grant, of revenue from rent shows an in- were presented to an appreci- badly punished, and bled freely minutes, S.P.O. Cartlidge, 1254

crease of $45,552.21. The amount ative audience, and Mr. Dick but fought back gamely. of the French Yellow Book which caused the recent controversy. It No. 7 Station, hastened to the at credit of Special Repairs and Norton won for himself a warm was floored in the third round. (Imperial Services Featherweight is stated on good authority that M. Poincare bas intimated that so scene of the tragic occur: Renewals Account has been corner in their hearts by the and rose very groggy, being Champion) met A. B. Chadwick, far as he is concerned the incident may be regarded as closed. ence, where Mr. Day was found reduced to the low figure taking way he had with his pre saved from further punishment 12534 hs, of HMS. Marazion lying on the road still alive. of $1,488, as shown in the sentation of the comical element by the gong. In the fourth (Lightweight Champion of the Eventually, he was removed to accounts: your directors there in the show. Miss Leila Forbes round Patmore was obviously Colony) for the Featherweight the Government Civil Hospital.

in this connection was an

man, but Major Championship and but. his condition having been'

The In the fifth round. Patmore ex-than half a minute. It was hopeless from the start, he died sum of $10,000 from profits to the cellent foil to Mr. Norton in seemed unable to knock him out. Barston Belt. They mat--for less

account. The sketches and burlesques. credit of this

floods of 1923, show was brimful of sentiment, hibited great stamina, standing difficult to fellaw the blow shortly after 8 o'clock last night. typhoons and It was found that he had a shot especially the latter, caused rame humour and entertainment, and up well to his opponent, and also which earned a disqualification, wound behind the right damage to our properties, parti-it went with a swing from the lasted out the sixth. Major was but Chadwick appeared to raise whilst another bullet had pene-cularly those on the May Roadstart to finish. To-night the an easy winner on points.

himself from a clinch at the same. trated the briar of his hat. When level. The proposed transfer of Company is appearing again at

moment that Cartlidge bit down- the revolver was examined it was $10,000 to the credit of Typhoon this Theatre.

The next fight finished in the wards at the solar plexus. The fourth round. This was a contest result was that the blow landed. discovered that only one live and Floods Insurance Fund will cartridge remained in the six be more than sufficient to repair

between two lightweights, Bands

low, and Chadwick was

He man Wareham, East Surreys porarily, hora de e mbat. chambers.

the damage. I trust the proposed. The late Mr. Day was extreme-allocation of $50,000 to Reserve

(135) and A. B. Bland, H. M. Santed to continue, but there ly popular with all who enjoyed Fund, and the proposed distri-

Despatch (132). The first round could only be one decision-he his friendship. He' was of & bution of profits will meet with

was even. It opened briskly,and

was the winner on this accidental particularly bright and cheery your approval. I have no further

there - was a rapid exchange.foul. one of his remarks to make and now pro disposition, and, as

Wareham was cautioned for hit- Twelve boatpeople were charg-

Mr. J. Brook announced that friends said this morning, he was pose that the report and state-ed before the Marine Magistrate ting low. The second round was the last man one would expect to ment of accounts as presented be this morning with allowing their even, but the third saw Waraham Cartlidge and Chadwick would The late Mr. Day joined the adopted. After this has been boats to lie inshore during pro- getting ahead. He was again meet again on February 18th." Electric Company in May. 1920, seconded; I shall be pleased to bibited hours. Owing to the fact cautioned In

struggling back H. M. S. Durban (13434) in Topes, The strike of German seamen in British parts is off, negotiations in the capacity of assistant meter answer any questions in con- that it was just after the Chidese round Bland was knocked on brose (13734) met P. T. L. Harris,

nection with the accounts share- New Year, they were cautioned the superintendent. He was a native holders may wish to ask.

to the middle of the ring in the final contest of the even- very distressed state and quite ing over ten rounds. Eardley Mr. Greenhill seconded the

dizzy. The referee thereupon showed up slightly better in adoption of the report and ac

Rear-Admiral H. L. Holder stopped the fight and awarded it the first round; the second wee counts, which was unanimously died on Jan. 5 at his home into Wareham

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT LOAN.

Melbourne, Febuary 8. The prospectus is issued of the Federal Government's 25 million sterling loan at six per cent issued at par. The lists will close on

March 18th.

EXECUTION BY LETHAL GAS.

Carson City (Nevada), February 8. The first execution by lethal gas in American history has been carried out in the case of Gee Jon, a Chinese convicted of murder.

THE OPIUM QUESTION.

Berne, February 8.

The Federal Council has approved of a Bill and statement re- garding the approbation of the International Opium Convention.

GERMAN SEAMEN'S STRIKE ENDS.

having been agreed upon.

London. February 8.

AMERICAN OIL SCANDAL.

Washington, February 8. The Oil Lease Committee will hear Mr. McAdoo, at his own request, to-morrow.

OBITUARY.

Paris, February 8.

The death is announced of M. Laffitte, the Chairman of Havas News Agency.

(Reuter's American Service.);

HONDURAS REBELLION.

Washington, February 8.

The cruiser Rochester has proceeded to Honduras in response

appeal by American residents. “

Other Telegrams on Page 23

take his own life.

of Huddersfield. He was 30 years' of age.

The funeral takes place at Happy Valley this evening, pass ing the Monument at 5 p.m.

SIAM AND AVIATION.

fore ргорозе

to transfer

agreed to without question.

DAY BY DAY.

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even; but in the third Harris was sent to the ropes. He improved The retiring Directors-all the entered the Royal Navy as a A good contest was expected the fourth round, but fell Board with the exception of the midshipman in 1846. After from the encounter between the way again in the fifth. The ro Chairman were unanimously re-taking part in the operation in welterweights Sergt. Tribe maining fire round elected, on the proposition of the the Black Ses and the Baltic in RG. A (4514) and S. PO Perdley's, and he got the decision There, is now a total of 77 Chairman, seconded by Mr. the Russian War, he commanded Hactor, H. K. 8. Durban (143). mgradecidedly uninteresting

the gunboats Bouncer and This went the full six rounds, cont aeroplane landing grounds in Seth. Siam including Don Munang It was proposed by Mr. Clark Cockchafer on the China Station,with Tribe max

tha show than his partisans expér aerodrome and the Customs sero- and seconded by Mr. Fernandes took part in

being a The Brit round, dromes at Songkhla, Ubol and that Messrs Perry Smith, Beth Tiping Chiengmai. Each of these landing and Flowing And Messrs. Linstead rounds covers an area of more and Davis be re-elicted auditors

then 500 metres square Theatremuneration af: $250 an Bangkok Times says that in This Swich can be sous ly order to distinguish letters sent to

by serial mail the ordin

postage stamps are cancell with an Inscription of an sere plane, but more scheme is being devised.

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