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TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1924.

full supply, they would, we imagine, not bo quito so keon in their opposition to the instal- lation of motors. The amount

DAY BY DAY.

SCALES allowed by motor is more than AND A SHORTAGE OF PRODUC

The "Blandard of Excellades.”

THE BALL BEARING

WEIGHING MACHINE

"The Quaints" loft yesterday by the Blue Funnel Patroclus.

ALL NATIONS ARE SUFFERING A SURPLUS OF POLITICS

onough for the normal roquiro-TION.-Lord Leverhuimo: ments of any household, and it: would only be those who are guilty of waste who would have to pay for excess consumption.

As wo pointed out some time ago, the restrictions which aro now in force are not so much.on account of a water shortago as

Yesterday's health return shows one Indien case of small-pox (Imported) and one Chinese case of corobro-spinal favor,

A boatnian was drowned at the they are on account of difficulties Chly On wharf yesterday aftor in getting the water where it is leaping from the wharf in and neodod. Pokfulum rosorvoir boundeavour to get back to his vosecl. came nearly empty and all the The Monthly. Bogoy Competi- city had to bo supplied. from tion, played at Faniitig on 17th- Taitam, which moant carrying it 19th May, was won by Major F. E. Milner-Jones (4 down). There through the conduit, the carry-were 14 entrion. ing capacity of which is lower than tho full rate of consump

TWO-MINUTE TALKS A Dally Tonic

By ROBERT POWER

YOUR "ATMOSPHERE."

havo

...It is said that Faith will move modesty which provonts boast- mountaina, for it is, indeed, often fulnose.

Wo know little of the marvols the triumph of baliof over reason..

Faith is that aure confidence of psychology, but daily we are which refuses to be discouraged, dimly realising the "power of the It is the triumph of the mystical spirit" when opposed to the dead Don't be weight of material olroumstancos. over the inatorial. discouraged by thinking this all Masmer Arst showed an aston. sounds very grand, but too far ished world that a strong will above your head. It's faith in could control the weakor. He ́. power, colour, and vitality. Now to-day we know that dreary, the little things of life which taught that thoughts

Some time ugo I was with a dark-coloured surmises surround soom to me so important, big buyer in a City business. A us with a pall of depression.*** young man came in to sell a line do not like that man," said the of goods. The interview for great Wanamaker, referring to a mluated and the salesman loft. customer ho met in business, in That man has no faith in early days His 'atmosphero his goude," declared the buyer is that of failure." "Ho did not say so, but I felt it Faith holds firm in the darkost Some ruliofs will be sent at an

from his manner. He ought to bour. To say, "I bellova I shall, tion. Now that there is a pros-early date to the East Indies, have come into this room brim win through, although everything Cape and China Stations, for dieming over with faith in the seeme against me," producon pect of the Pokfulam reservoir tribution among the ships of the material he had to sell, and that hardy spirit which does win being in uso again soon, there is squadrons thoro.

that, would have been half the through. But thoughts of failure,

however battla,"

justified by ovary likelihood of all water re-

Amongst the passengers who strictions being taken off. But,,

Many a man has failed in life woakon the resistance. arrived by the Empress of when the full supply is resumed, Russia to-day wore Mr. H. P. because of a half-and-half spirit, builds the fighting force brood- water economy, on the part of all, White, Mr. L. Kadoorie, Mr. 1. Ho is luko-warm, "noither hot ing nieditations of possiblo failure Mr. D. nor cold." Not a trimmer porhaps, and all the possible contingencios would materially lesson the S. Kadoorio

but lacking faith in the project that might arise, induces the Tompléton.

In hand. Such a man will soo frame of mind which quits the chances of the re-imposition of

Let us remember there is a tho prosent restrictions.

In a rush of postal coolies from all the gloomy possibilities in a job in hand.

proposition ho has to advanco, the Post Office yesterday, one while the advantages will fade, counterfeit and a true faith. If. of them got in the way of aso that his "solling talk" will wo make no effort to strivo taxi and was knocked down, re-fuck tho zest and "punch" which against difficulties but simply say, colving injuries which, ecos- convinces. It is easy to say, "You, I am sure everything will While we can praise the entersitated his removal to hospital.

"Oh, that other fellow beats me come right;" that, is Fatalism. The The fatalist will fall where the prise which has sent forth

bocause he has influence.' representatives of four nations Mr. Manuk will lecture on finest "influence" I know is faith dealor in true faith bolds on-and- on long-distance flights, with a Soul and Spirit" at the Hong in self, tempered by the tryo succeeds... special word of commendation kong Lodge of the Theosophical for the French aviator Captain Socioty, 16, Queen's Road Contrai, D'Olsy, we have to observe ono on Wednesday the 21st inst., at 5.45 WATER RESTRICTIONS. of the lessons which these at-p.m. The public are welcome. MURDEROUS ATTACK.

tempts have brought home very diet. forcibly--theextreme vulnerability

For all purposes.

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The Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 20th May, 1924.

With such a boavy fall of rain

ovor the week-end and yesterday,

In all

Long-Distance Flying.

und

of an aeroplano, evon of the The Bible-Study

Circle

mk

CHINESE SEAMAN ON TRIAL.

latost and most powerful pattern. the Helona May Institute on it maroly requiros advorso Fridays May 23rd., 30th., June

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THE BOOKSHELF.

The book is printed on art paper, and tastefully bound.

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"CHINA ARCHITECTS. AND BUILDERS COMPENDIUM."

From the publishers, the Nortit it will at first sight, perhaps weather to hold up a flight for 6th, at 10.30 am. will be conduc- A Chinese seaman named Tse appear a little anomalous to long spolls, and slight miscal-ted by Rav. G. R. Lindsay. The Tak-lung, who stabbed an oiler China Daily News and Herald, discuss the water shortage, but culations in landing mean risks meetings are open to all women. boy with a filo whilst on board Ltd, of Shanghai, comes a copy the Kui Chaw, was indicted at of "The China, Architects and the fact remains that the authorf serious damage to the ma-Adrt.

the Criminal Sossions this morn- Buildors Compondium." It is a itles have not yet sanctioned a calls made on the most perfect

Amongst the passsengers who ing, before Mr. A. Dyer Ball, on first issue, the intention being to full supply and that all the rider engine, whon covering thousands loft by the Blue Funnel liner a charge of wounding with intont koop it up to date from year to

Mrs. Patroclus were

C. G.to do grievous bodily harm to year. The editors are Mesers. J. main districts are still restricted of miles rosult in wear and to two hours a day, The object tear necessitating overhauls and Alal ostor, Mrs. J. W. C. Bonnar. Cheung Ching, there being an. W. Brooke, A, K. 1. B. A., and

aven comploto replacements. In

produced a valuable reference of this comment is to dispel the case of the American round. Capt. and Mrs. W. G. Pitcairn, alternative charge of maliciously R. W. Davis, and they have book that should moot, a big- Prisoner pleaded not guilty.

part of the popular notion that the the-world light, for instance, the Mr. and Mrs. V. Sorby, Mr. and wounding Cheung Ching.

Ellas,

There was no doubt, said Mr. demund in this authorities, when forced to re-very borate precautions have Mrs. J. P. Sherry and Mr. G. E. not succeeded in oliminating all

J. H. B. Nibill who conducted the the world. Tho chapters deal strict the supply, discriminate in chants of disaster, and the lead-

The light cruiser Durban, China the case for the Crown, that arospectively with, General In- favour of the woll-to-do and, or has had to drop out for the time

man Property and Building: Technical without thought of all the incon-being Here again we see that Station, is to got a new skipper murderous attack was committed formation Connected with Land,

at an early dato, Captain J. C. and that prisoner was the

Information and Memoranda venience entailed, cut off the routes have to be charted and Hamilton having been selected to who committed it. He admitted

collected data moteorological

prosent captain, to the police that he did so, but, for Architects and Engineers; puorer native districts. The truth before reasonable security can be succeed the

good of course, he alleged that he did Directory of Architects, Builders of the matter is that the author-obtained. So that even after Captain Hamilton saw itios limit the supply: when com- yours of practical flying those deal of hard service in the late so in self-defence. It was difficult and Contractors (Shanghai and to discover sufficient motive for Materiala, Eto; and an index. pelled so to do, in those districts long-distance journeys are in the war, and was mentioned in do-la this case, continued Mr. Nihill, Hankow); Catalogue of Building

nature of experiments. No doubt patches.

the attack. It was not robbery, Thore are two clear maps, of whore the waste of water is valuable knowledge-will-bo

Those who have not seen the but, defendant-bimself said that Shanghai and Hankow, if we greatest.

obtained, and futuro attempts mado more practicable; but until Chefalo and Paformo troupe of trouble was caused through his might offer a suggestion, it is European districts, much-niore experience has boon magicians will be pleased to hear refusal to carry a box of arms that the next edition include

their HORTON at the Queen's when asked by Cheung Ching Hongkong within its scope. water is supplied through motor. had and machines bocopie far Theatre will be continued for He also said that thoro was au oxisting There is a certain amount given muro dependable, the úso three days more, commonsing to old-standing grudge

源起 commercial without separate charge, but if aeroplanos

vehicles or passenger carriers day. They will perform at the botween them. Both these state-

7.15 and 9.15 shows. From to-ments wore-donlod by Choung ARMS SMUGGLER.. the consumption is greater than between Europe and tho the quarterly allowance, then an Far East or Australia, must morrow, they will be supported Ching; he said he know no reason

CHINESE GETS TWO YEARS. mattor for the visionary for the rest of their stay by at all why prisonor should attack extra charge is mado. In Chinese boa

Bride 13" at the 715 show and him. and not a practical possibility.Determination" at 9.15. "Doter-

Mr. Doscribing the attack,

Arrosted in Shanghal Strept districts thoro uro no meters,

mination" will also be put on at Nihill said that the boat was Yaumuti, on April 2nd when in jowing to vory strenuous, and we Boxer Money.

5.15 and Bride 13" at 2.15. anchored off West Point and both possession of IU Mauser clips and, think misguided, opposition ou Many months have passed since

tho assailant and assailed wore 100 rounds of ammunition, Wong

at the. ploaded guilty tlio part of the Chinose them-the idoa was first mooted of

Mr. J. Hedley Drummoned slooping in the sunmen's quarters. Bhu solves. Official records

returning the unpaid writes to us Home paper: "For About 1 a.m., Cheung Ching was Criminal Dussions this morning show Britain

and BBW accused when charged with unlawful portion of China's Boxer Indem-the second or third time within a awakened that when a full supply of water nity, for educational purposes. brief period the cablograme report standing over him with a file in possession.

With the words "1 Mr. T. Hazlerigg sald prisoner is maintained the amount of Now that America bas taken a

stab you," he was soon walking with something disguised as passengers on ajam going to

to do waste must be enormous because definito stop, the mattor has been attempt. by Chinese pirates his hand.

Other contained in a handkorontof. Ho resuscitatod in the British Parlia of the excessively high consumpment, only to meat with furtha British ship. The game is as proceeded

familiar 08 the

confidenco soamon woke up and camo to was questioned by a constable and Tse was admitted its contents. He told the tion. It is true that every postponement. The main idea of trick, and much older. When will Choung's assistance. householder pays for water this remission of the indemnity our Board of Trade take a leaf secured and was placed under police that he agreed to carry the through the house assessment was to use it for the purpose of from the book of the Portuguese arrest by the Second Engineer: ammunition for a consideration." furthering cordial Anglo-Chinese Government of Macao? Fortu-It was fortunato, stated counsel, There was no reason to boltovo lax-two per cent, of the. 13 por relations. Several excellent sug guess ships in the Far East only that prisoner was not standing that prisoner was a bad charactors cont. Las being on that account-gestions were put forward last carry Chinese passongora, bolow his trial on a charge of murder. He had good and regular job but, inasmuch as there is nothing year, including orection of a big decks, atid sucir passengers, are, wound in the host must on the Hato Maru,

tatal had' it Sentencingprisoner to two no matter how technical institute of Bonoghal to all fistents and purposes, in a buvo proved Water in und, there is obtain British training, with the cago. Further, all Portuguoso ponstrated another quartor of an | years hard labour, Mr. A. Dyer

on man was permanently disabled. had been very frank, ne lacking that care in the use of object of acquiring knowledge crews are armed, while Chinose inch. As it was, the unfortunad Ball sold that although prisoner water which ought to be overy that would load to the develop embarkation. No "coup" is over in his statement, prisoner sald obliged to take a serious, view of ment of China's rennureos, her attempted in a Portuguese ship." he inflicted the wounds in bis own the case; as prisoner was assist railways, and so forth, and a Bofore rushing into print Mr. detence. Later, at the Magling in the smuggling of arma. therefore, vory riatural that the demand for British goods and Drummond, should have tracy, he told a long story' of his the material. One of the best projects, familiarised himself with his refusal to take arms ashore, of Choung Ching having been given nocossity of conserving a dwind-which recolved hearty support on subject.

all, sides, was to devote a big

his job, of Chaung Ching's pro ing supply, should first of all portion of the available money

mise to pay him half his pay ́LAST WEEK'S RETURN: and of his subsequent denial of The health return for the past eliminate waste where they know towardsgiving a wastorn (English)

the arrangement, of Choungwook shows eight fresh cases of it to boltaking place. Even with education to Chinese students, either in their own land or at

Ching's having attempted to small-pox (Chinese), two of stab him and of how he took the which were imported. There file away and stabbed him when were ten deaths from this disease

extra to pay much

householder's concern. It

authoritios, laced

with

whore Chinese Youths" could

a two-hours supply 'dalty, people Universities in the United King-

aro searched

far arms

CANTON TAXES REVOKED.

80.

COLONY'S HEALTH.

Wee

In the ridor main districts do got dom. Hongkong University is SHIPPING DISPUTE ENDED. onough water for essential pur-qualified to expect a grant under

such a schonic. Well, the months. The Canton Government has Cheung Ching continued to during the week Five fatal poses, though it is true that go by and nothing is being done, lesuada. notice abolishing for attack him. He also spoke of asses of corebro-spinal revor, (all great inconveniencó is suffered What can she hitch be in a matter over the proposed surtax of 20 opium smuggling by the officers Chimene) were also notified, “as

tips, which he said contained of enteric fever (Imported);" by them through having to wait which should have been thorough par cont, on junk receipts and 10 and Choung Ching in kerosene well as one Indian non-fatal caso. in queues with buckets, cane, otc. ly explored long ago? Even.a por cent. on the price of hall oll and half opium.

Pay SMedical evidence was called very busy Government should not jewellery.. But if all people in the rider have to put off a decision, at this The various lines of junks have and it was stated that there were main districts realised that they late stage, on a subject which now begun to resume business, flyd wounds on different parta ofron suffer largely because of the aquired no profound study and whilst the lewellers shop in Cheung Ching's body. The bo

offers no bristling International the city reopened on the 18th, wound on the chest was the only waste that goes on in iimos of problems.

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