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Hongkong Telegraph

JUNE

1924

升四廿月五

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FOUNDED 1881

No. 13.550

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魏五廿月六英港香

EUROPEAN robbed.

WEDNESDAY

NOTED FEATS;

BATTERY PATII INCIDENT.

THE PORTUGUESE ́AVIATORS.

Departure for Macao by Gudboat.

RECEPTION AT THE CLUB LUSITANO.

Above are the two Portuguesa aviatore who have succeeded lu Ilying from Lisbon to the Far East. The loader (Major Brito Paos) le soon on the left, with his colleagua (Major Barmento de Boires) on the right.

Ship's Engineer Gels Shoulder Dislocated.

A report made to the police gives dotails of an assult by robbers on Mr. Alexander Forsyth, second engineer of the s.a. Talemachus, at Battery Path on the night of the 21st instant. Engaging a chair at the fact.of the Path, he was on his way to the Lower Poak Tram Torm- inus, when, near St. John's Cathedral, the coolies suddenly dropped the chair. At the same! timo thres.mon rushed from under the troos and caine to grips with the engineer: Ho. struggled for Home minutos until his call for assistance forced the robbers to abandon their intentions and asok safety in flight.

Mr. Forsyth's left shoulder was dislocated in the struggle, and he later took a taxi to the Government Civil Hospital.

It was found that the robbors had stolen from his pocket, during the strugglo, a discharge! book, bis er ginoor's certifiente | and a sum of $20.

The circumstances of the robbery clearly pointed to collusion betwent the gang and the chair-coolies. Mr. Forsyth was unable, however, to recall the number of the chair, and there is not much, hope of bring- ing the culprits to justice.

OBSTRUCTION CASE.

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Lieut. Russoll Maugham.

who has just flown from New York to San Francisco in 21" hours and 48 minütés,

WHO IS RESPONSIBLEY

At the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mok Min, of 60, Despite the fact that urgent adjourned to the fall Luiz de Connaught Road, was summoned

not complying requests, bath by letter and tolo Camoons, whore the Prorident for gram, have been made to the (Mr. A. F. B. Silva Netto) pro magistrate's order Portuguese fliors to proceed from posed the health of the aviatore. within Hongkong to Macao by air, it bas Mr. Silva Netto said he was material not been found possible to comply charged with the duty of doing deposited on Jordan and Canton with these, and the aviators this honour to the distinguished and Roads without the permission of Diorning left for the Portugueso plucky aviators, and he did so the Building Authority, Colony on board the gunboat with sentiments of the bighost defendant's architect, said that Mr. J. Caor Clark, the Patria, escorted by the gunboat appreciation of their pluck and Macau. In. point of fact, the use intrepidity in having succesfully the material was the property of an aeroplano was offered to the accomplished the flight from of the Hai On Building Con- airten by à Hongkong gentleman, Lisbon to the Far East. In the pany, who held a contract from but on inspection of the machine name of his compatriots and the Mr. Mok Mun to build fifteen lot, and the by the airman's expert mechanic members of the Club, ha affered houses on the (Lieut. (touveia), who arrived in them their heartiest congratul- obstruction was in connection the Colony yesterday from Hanol, ations. Ak Portuguese, they with this. He added that at a it was found that the difficulties could not help fooling a song of previous hosting the defendant who has established a new of assembling the plane prevented pride and pleasure at the feat ac- sont a representative to Court ing record of 306 kilometres per acceptance of the offor. This foot complished by the three who ploaded guilty in order to hour. will no doubt be regretted by the distinguished airmen. They save time and trouble, but Mr. people of Macap, who had sent had followed each lap of Clark said dofondant could not delegates to Hongkong, including the flight with tho greatest be held responsible for Mr. Assumpcão, of the Municipal interest and onthusiasm, and the obstruction, which was on Crown Council, and Mr. Silva, of the members of the Club hailed with land. Macao Reception Committee, for dolirious joy the news

which His Worship adjourned the the purpose of persuading the reached them on Friday evening case for a wook and instructed airmon to fly to Macao, the that the aviators had landed in Mr. Roborte, who prosecuted for Chinese community being pro- Chinose territory and later came the P. W. D. to consult Mr. A. E. minently associated with the on to Kowloon. Mr. Silva Netto Wright as to the legal point in dolegations, being keonly intor- said within the Hall in which valvoj anted in the flight.

CALL AT GOVERNMENT

HOUSE.

TO-DAY:

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Closing Exchange 25. 4. 9/16. Barometer Z p.m. 29.77 85 Tomperature 2 p.m. Humidity 2.p.in. 75. Lighting Up-Time 7.11. p.m. High Water 3,50a.m. Low Water 10,45 p.m.

M. Sadi Le Cointe,

HONGKONG AT

WEMBLEY.

POPULARITY OF THE

RESTAURANT.

What The Strike. Dld-

2

Two days ago Mr. H. W. Bird, who went to Wembley to super vise the arcotion of the Hongkong section, returned to the Colony,

We have a complete took of Motors Car and Motor Cycle Tyros and Tube Firostone-You Know 'em..

THE DREGON MOTOR CAR CO., LT

Telophone.

LOCAL CHINESE HONOURED.

Central 3950..

INVESTED BY H. M. THE KING.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, June 24. As Sovoroiga heal of the Grand Priory of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, H, M. the King held an investiture at Buckingham Palace of Knights, Ladios and Associates of the order. Boelden 150 candidates for investiture there was a numerous assemblage in the ballroom of the Palace. The ceremony was attended by the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Among the Donats to be invested were and in an interview granted to a Mr. Ho Kom Tong and Sir Robart Ho Tung hoth of whom received reprosentative of the Telegraph silvor badges of the Order. yesterday afternoon, he had sonie very interesting things to say about the Exhibition and the local participation.

The four sides of the Hongkong section comprised a sorios of shops, besides the pavillon con- taining the model of the Colony by night and the dockyards, and

.BRILLIANT WIMBLEDON,.

MAGNIFICENT TENNIS WITNESSED.

London, June 24,

At Wimbledon in the second round of the lawn tennis tourna-

the very realistic restaurant; and ment the weather was glorious, and fifteen thousand attended, a. asked whether the Chinese shop-large proportion being women attracted by the first appearance of keepers did much business, Mr. Mdilo. Lenglon and Miss Wills. There was a brilliant scene, with Hird said that while at first thero sunshades of all colours and wonderful drosa creations,

The day was one of thrills and surprises. Wimbledon has not was naturally, a little strangeness |

Boction was one of the most

the popularity of these shops soon seen finer tennis than LaCoste dofeating Manuel Alonso, 2-6,6-4, grow and by the time of his de- 13-15, 6-3,6-1. LaCoste was vorsatile, using brilliant passing shots, parture they were carrying on and proving untiring. Alonso was magnificont with his forehand,

brisk, trado. The Hongkongnot work and volleying, but tired after the third ect.

The Australian, J. Bayley, defeating Randolph Lycott, 7-5,6-4, popular in the Exhibition by 3-6,6-3, was the surprise of the day. Three Americans, Hanter, then, and whenever the weather Richards and Washburn, entored the third round; likewise the was fine (there was a good deal Britishers, Gilbert, Kingscote, Greig, Leighton Crawford and of rain) there were big crowds Wheatley. dally viewing the Chinese part: of Wombley.

PROGRESS HELD UP,

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The Frenchman, Jean Borotra, boat Woosnam, 6-3,7-5, 2-6,6-4 In the ladies' first round Mállo. Longlen boat Miss Lumley Ellis, 6-0,6-0, Miss Wille beat Miss Scharman, 6-1,6-0. Miss Ryan beat Mrs. Bouverio, 6-0,6-0. ^

In the men's second round. Harada boat E. Crawshay Williams, Asked whether the atriko had 4.1.6-1, 6-4 Fukuda boat T Mavrogordato, 1-6,7-5, 6-4,6-4. The groatly affected the Hongkong American, Hunter, boat J. Hillyard, 6-0,6-3, 6-2; and Vincent soution, Mr. Bird said that it Richards boat R. Dash, G-0,6-4, 6-3. Washburn boat the Canadian. suffered along with all other International, H. Mayes, 4-6,6-4,6-0,5-7,6-4.

parts of the Exhibition. Tho In the first round Norris Williams boat E. Maguire, 6-1,6-4.6·4'; ̧ plasterers practically controlled and Mrs. Mallory boat Miss Harvoy, 7-5,6-3.

U.S. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The situation, as without the plaster work they could not got on. The Exuibition was formally opened by H. M. the King on the arranged date, April 23, though the strike had hold up the finish-

ASIGH FOR COMMON HONESTY. Ing touches, and the fibrous

New York, June 24. plastor ridges on the Chinose roofs of the Hongkong section

Addressing the Democratic Convention on being elected its had not been completed. How temporary Chairman. Bonator Harrison, of Mississippi, unsparingly ever, everything was in order by condemned the Republican home and foreign policies. He referred the time he sailed. The shop bitterly to the recent graft disclosures at Washington, exclaiming : koppers bad found their shops the least the American people expect of their public servants is not quile rondy-when-they-first common-honosty. Oh, for a man at White House with the match- arrived, but this was soon adjust-less statesmanship and fine fighting qualities of Woodrow Wilson. od, and when the crowds were He said that President Wilson's palloy was definite, wise and brava admitted: Hongkong's exhibits whereas the Republican policy had been vacillating, balting and ware all in order.

ROYALTY'S TASTE FOR GINGER.

weak. Ho praised President Hardings attituds regarding the World Court, but complained that President Coolidge sinco assuming office,, had made only a bow in that direction,

campaign.

LIFEBOATS IN ROUGH SEA.

Thirteen thousand party" war horses," delegates and spectators packed the Madison Square Gardons at the opening sitting at mid- A. red lotter day for Hong- fly-kong, of course, was when the day in stifling summer heat. To-day's proceedings were brief but Majesties paid a visit with their wore surcharged with intenso feeling as the result of pre-Convention Royal guests, the King and Queen of Rumania. Thoir Majesties were very interested in all thoy saw, and especially soomed to GUNBOAT PIRACIES:

favour the restaurant. The King [of Rumania lasted some of tho MACAO JUNKS VICTIMISED. pred ginger, and expressed Gange ble Fappreciation of its flavour.

The crow of the Clan MacMillan experienced a trying An order was givon for preserved oight hours before they were rescued. A further case of piracy by

The night was pitch black and the soa rough when the vassol Chinese gunboat is reported from ginger to be sent to the Royal Macao. The report says that Pavillon.

grounded on shoals at Proparis Island, and shortly after started to

"CREW. EXPERIENCE OF "OLAN MAO MILLA

Rangoon, Jund 24.

while a number of junks were The gorgeous red and grom sink rapidly. The crew took to the boats, but stood by for twelva conveying limeatono for the satin and other decorations of the bours until the ship became finally submerged: Meanwhile the camont works at Green Island, interior of the restaurant seomad captain remained on the bridge, and the chief officer literally had to they were pirated by a gunbost to form a great attraction to the drag him off. The boats then rowed away, with an alectric torch as when off Chuk Chow Tau, about general public, and it was always the only signalling apparatus.

ton milos north-west of Macao, thronged. There was unfurt- They encountered high seas and a strong wind, necessitating about a dozen of the crew being unatoly an accident with the continual baling. After the .. Minhou sighted two boatloads of the kidnapped. Parsonger junks glass panes, of many designs and shipwrecked men, there was still considerable difficulty in pleking plying between Macao and Shaki colours, which were shipped for them up, due to half a gale blowing. The tanker Sohwedagon oame bave sincs stopped, ruuntug, for part of the decoration. When it up, and went off in search of the other boat, which has now been fear of being pirated..`'

calde to unpacking this, it was brought to Chittagong, with the captain and others aboard. Canton vernacular papers have discovered that much of the glass published censored accounts, of had "been brokon, probably in the recent piracies by the gunboat transit. Kong Tal. The reports add that arrangements ato being made with the British authorities for employment of two British gun- boats to capture the mutineers:

they wore gathored there were two busts which wore given places of prominenco. One was of the Portuguese. navigator; Yesterday forenoon, the two Vasco do Gama, and the other fliers (Majora Brito Paos and was of thoir iminortal opic poet. Sarmento do Boires), socom Between these two busts was al panied by the Consul General framed picture of the flight made for Portugal (Sanhor C.

de by Portuguesa aviators from Albuquerque a Castro), called at Lisbon to Brazil, this boing a Government House, where flis gift to tho Club. from Excellency the Governor (Sir enthusiastic British avlator, who Edward Stubba) extended to thetwas a great admiror of the feats a cordial welcome. His Ex-of the two Portuguese airmen. cellency was very interested in The speaker concluded by eulogis the flight and asked the aviators ing the light of the two aviators several questions regarding the present and asking the company the Portuguesa National Anthom route. The health of the airmen to drink to their health. He also and also provided neveral musical and prosperity to Portugal word called for "Vivas" for Fortugal.

toms during the course of the toasted in champagne..

The toasts were enthusiaitically evening. After the toasts had INFORMAL RECEPTION. honoured, after which Major been honoured, the airmen were Brito Paes, on behalf of his shown over the Club premises, In the evening, an informal collesguos, made a brief reply, and during their tour of inspect raception was held by the mem. He said that the two men shown ion they porsonally met the bers of the Club Lusitano, to in

the ploture referred to members present, by whom they. which the aviators made. their

were really deserving of tho wore warmly, congratulated. first visit. Bealdon Majors Brito highost appreciation of their As will be seen from on" ad- Faes and Sarmento de Beires, the compatriote, because they wore vertisement elsewhere, a meeting Reports coontinue to be airmon mechanic, Lieut.Gouvola, the air horeas of Portugual. of members of the Portuguese in Canton regarding thi was also prosent. As soon as What he (the speaker) and his community is to be held on successful progrebe the airmen reached the Club colleagues had accomplished was Thursday evening to consider thelations between Dr. Su promises they were received with nothing to speak of. He thanked most appropriato manner in and General - Chan loud cheer from the members, the reembora of the Club for their which to honour the aviators. 'with a view whilet the Committee of the Club kind reception, which, he said. THE AIRMEN MACHINE, ciliat was in waiting to recolve the was very much appreciated by distinguished guests. After for himself and his friends.

With regard to the aviators

mal introductions to the members It should be added that the own machine, wel

that the

of the Club, group photograph Clubs excellent orchestra Te Hongkong and W was taken on the steps of the eived the guests as they company and A main entrance. The party then entered the hall by plasto prored for chipakalpoPortaanis

PEACE TALK.

OHAN KING-MING'S DENLAL

RICKSHAS WOULD HAVE HELPED.

THE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP,

QUALIFYING ROUND CONCLUDES,

London, June 24.

Mr. Bird expressed the Inter-

The qualifying stages of the open golf championship concluded esting opinion that there should in glorious weather. All the native Americans qualified, Taylor have been riokehas for transport doing the rounds in 142, and Gadd 142 led their respective: fiölds. at Wembley He said that 200 to Vars followed Taylor with 146, Tolley and the Frenchman, 300 of these vehicles could have

been employed to take people all Boomer, 149, Dunean 151, Wethered 155, Hagen 156, and Barnes, over the Exhibition, waiting at the and nichols 157 At Hoylake, Frank Ball followed Gadd: with 148,

Compston 150 Baraxen 151, Braid-152, M&Donald.; gates for customers; and they Mitchell 153, O. Whitcombe 154, and Ray 1571 Those who di would have made a fortune in takings. The matter was mooted qualify include Ockenden, Vardon, houglas Grant and the Brant

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