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Mhe. Hon. Bertrand Russell. As Sir Charles points out, the Powars have no
no rosson theto
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DAY BY DAY:
daya to rejolos at a' conflot în WHO UPON EARTH OQUEN! China, but just the roverse is JUSTLY!-Byron.
LIVE WERE ALL JUDGED: true. The disorganisation of trade, the possibilities of mis- To-day in the 13th. anniversary understandings, and the un- of the ostablishmont of tho certainty as to the future, with Chinoso Repubite. no..recognised contral-authority
There was one case of typhoid to treat with, make a war liko fever reported yesterday, the tho prosent ones a mattor of much sufferer being Chiuose.
CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Mallor of the " Hongkong Talegraph.!?) Peak Tram Congestion.
ANNIVERSARY.
CHINESE EX-PREMIER'S
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Speaking beforo a Sir, Fram tima to time, I have audionoo in Queen's Theatre, read, with much approolation, to-day, Mr. Liang Bhih-Yi, 8x+ articles published in the Hong-Promler of Chind, urged the loca kong Telegraph vigorously draw. Chinese to band overy effort Dg attention to the Inadequacy toward stabilising the present of passenger service to the Peak. Chinese Republic. Mr. Llang | anxiety to forðigu Governments,
Occasionally the Government said that the roal-cause-for ap throws out hints that a survey much disturbance and discontent so that nothing could plonso_the Miss Laulsa B..Wood, daughter is to be mads" with a view to in China was the ignorance of Powers better than that the of Governor General Wood of the providing additional service, and the people concerning the affair should come to a spendy Philippinos, is a passenger aboard the Directors of the Peak Tram functions of their government.
the Pacific Mail Liner. "President Company endeavour to appease conolusion. The history of Taft," according to advices the public by suggesting the things your Government stands
"Become familiar with the: Welhaiwoi and the Washingtou received at the local offices of the provision of larger cars, as Conference is so well known to company to-day, Miss Wood is solution to a problem which both school whenever the opportunity for," he told them, "Go to Applica-those who have troubled to pay after a pleasure trip to the United Company admit to be urgent.
returning to her homo in Manila the Government and the Tram is presented: Education is the soms discerning attention to the States.
salvation of tho Chinose Republie matter, that it is surprising it
Unfortunately, moroly admitt-and It must bo saved." ing a public want is not exactly should have become necessary- The fact that the rope broke a practical remedy. In spite of of his part in the forming of the. The former Promier then told MUSTARD & Co. to corrost ono. who is seemingly yesterday when he attempted to on the Peak, the present system out the difficulties encountered saved a would-be suicide's life the increased number of residents prosent Government. He pointed so woll-informed as Mr. Russoll. kill himself by hanging from a evidently has to be patiently in establishing it and again urged As for the statement about boam, The man was found lying tolerated, it being recognised that the people to maintain their Hongkong, it is curtainly incor- unconscious on the ground on the during the busy hours the demand governmont, upon which so much root to say that the British hore at reolamation and was for seats is greatly in excess of time and money had been spent.
romoved to the Government the accommodation. rogard Dr. Sun Yat-sen with Civil Hospital, where be is stated enmity, so far as the man himself to be recovering. is concermed, and as Mr. Russell
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BRITAIN'S POLICY IN CHINA.
He called their attention to the There is, however, onlo aspect Republic of Switzerland, pro- of the question which might claiming it the only ideal republic receive a little consideration from in the world. Of the thirty-three. would have one buliovo. The For offering 2122 Indian the Tram Company, and that is oxisting Republics in existenco opposition which Dr. Sun has when he was arrasted for being 10 p.m. On Oct. 8th, the 10.30 car one without flaw, he said.
constable a bribe of 40 conte, in regard to oars running after to-day, Switzerland is the only Broused hos been directed in unlawful possession of four contained its full complement of The occasion of Mr. Liang's '
against his policy, which is now coconuts, a Chinoso was fined passengers at 10.45 pm, with an address Тия
$10 by Mr. C. D. Melbourne at overflow waiting on the platform celebration of the Thirteenth
WOK
with
A consert fa known to be dollborate onmity the Kowloon Magistracy this Instoad of coping towards the British in Hongkong, morning. A further fine of $4 was situation by starting the
the Anniversary of the founding of and until the series of insults imposed for unlawful possession when
car the Chinese Republic, givon full, the time tablo by the students and staff lovelled against Britain by the of the coconuts.
adhered to with the of the Tutorial Instituto. An result that those awaiting on the extensive musical programme was Bo-called President of the South, there wasp tondoney here to
An order for the confiscation the 11 p.m. car came down from speeches made by those prosent,
platform had a weary delay until arranged and several impromptu of five Smith give him every chance to effect revolvers and 950 rounds
and Wesson "top side", and evou then some During the programme the of them were orowded out and Chinese flag was lowered before
Magistracy tbis
of
coll
soone was
of the Instituto and soveral seloo-
COMING ATTRACTION.
It is unfortunate for Britain the reforms which no-one could) animunition, was made by Mr. C.had to repeat the fight for seats the audiencs, who stood in a body that there ure prominent mon desiro more than the British D. Molbourne, at the Kowloon on the 11.15 p.m. car, which also as a salute. A play was provided who put idealism bofore cour Government itself. This spirit Revenue Officer- Lanigan stated. for another quarter of an hour. by members of the student body
morning oft an overflow or the platform monsense, and attack the policy of goodwill was shown by the that the arme and ammunition Probably the same of their own country without, local authorities on Dr. Sun's were found unclaimed on a wharf enacted again. Surely, it would tions of European music were.
at the Kowloon Godowns. apparently, realising the harm last visit to Hongkong. Tho
not entail too much offort if the rondered. they can do. Of such is the whole policy of Britain in China
man, in chargo wore instructed. Father A. Banchi regrets that that whon a car is full, the time] Hon. Bertrand Russell. This is to assist the creation of a ur- owing to his sudden departure to table be waived. gentleman has a very good ited administration, which wouldį Milan, he is unable to
Thanking you for allowing me knowledge of China and things bring final peace to the country personally on all those who have to trespass on your space, Chiness, and it may be presumed ond, attendant prosperity, from been 'so kind to him during his stay in China, and takes this
Yours etc. that he obtained some idea of the which Chinose and foreigners opportunity of thanking them.
WEARY WILLIE. political position when on his alike would benefit, With clear Ilo wishes to thank the Catholic Hongkong, Ost- 9th, 1924, last visit to this part of the consciencos, the British author. community also for the osteom and reverence which they have world. However, it is obvious itios can afford to ignore the wild shown him that his opinions have been assertions of mus-informed public. formed in a narrow-minded as-ists, and leave humanity to sumption that surface indications judge the matter of policy and reflected the deeper currents. motives, with perfect confidence With pre-formed ideas, and, wo as to the ultimate verdist.. fear, a ready-made antagonism towards the policy of the Powers
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THE ORIENTAL SHOWS. As will be seen in our advertis ing columne, Hongkong is shortly to be visited by an amusement. enterprise which has proved most
THE "SILVER WOLF" popular at every point of the tour at present being undertaken. Tho "Oriental Shows", as the com pany is called, is undor the man- agement of Messrs. Churchill and promotors in the East. Tait, well known entertainment
BIGGER THAN EVER.
description
devices invented for the rmuse- Many of the latest mechanoial
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
To-morrow's picture pago will contain several pictures showing the launching of the us. Anhui at Taikao Dockyard; photograph takon at the party The current Silver Wolf, the given by Mr. Simon Teo-yan to official organ of the Hongkong Father Bianchi; this year's Rugby Boy Scouts Association, is bigger team in China, Mr. Bertrand Russell The Peak Tram.
of the Hongkong and than its predecessors. We ob Shanghai Bank: and a view of sorve that it is a sturdy oresture, ont of young and old alike will has taken the statements of so- The letter from a correspon the new river steamer, the s.s. with an appetite for good stuff, no doubt prove a welcome diver. called patriots and so-called-re- dont which we publish in to-day's Sui On, when undergoing her and fortunately it bas, so far,sion to local plaasura seskora. - formers at their face value, which often been the cause for com
issue raises a point which has trial trip.
boon.woll fed by contributors who There are also many other af know the kind of thing that is tractione, such as a giant and a often enough is it. Thus wo plaint regarding the Peak tram- observe him attacking Britain's way service-namely, the nood-last December by the Naval and is a magazine which will delight of wild animals, etc.
The Fancy Dress Bail organised prosent issue of the Silver Wolf snake charmers, various species wanted. The result is that the dwarf, jugglers, globe rollers, lessly lengthy waits which occur Dockyard Branch of the Hong the heart of any boy who can read policy from several angles, and
when, during the taking up the cause of acknow- servico,
half-hour kong Women's Guild and Minis- English, and there are articles referred to the advertisement ap- For full particulars, readers are edged antagonists of the British passengers at the bottom station successful that
tering Children's League, was so which will prove a pleasure and pearing on Page 4. It has been source of information to grown Govorniment. Ready to rush in than can be coped with, The
decided to repeat it this year, and ups as well. suggestion putforward --that the, where more cuntious, and botter trams run as quickly as they fil it is hoped to hold it at the City informed, observers would have under such clroumstances is oue The earlier date has been chosen the series of excellent illustra- Hall on Friday, 7th November. A fosture of this production is foared to troad, Mr. Russell has which appears so ominently reas- owing to the Naval changes in tions, which make the lottorpress beon criticising the present con- has never been put into opora-Grace will be relievad. An ides which will appeal to all con onable that wo are surprised it Dooomber when Commodore even more attractivo.. A. new flick in the North' from the angle tion-But-improvements in the announcement regarding tickets nested with Scouting is the
"CECILIA OF THE PINK of alleged foreign instigation, and Peak. tramway servico aro
otc, will be made in due course. Illustration of each badge, a directory of badges, giving an
RODES" his argument has followed the notoriously slow in coming, a somewhat hackneyed one that it grottable when it is borne in DANCING IN
fact which is all the moro re-
"Cecilia of the Pink Rises"!! of the tests one the featuro attraction at the is to the interest of the Powers mind that the service is totally
A CHURCHTAND has to pass to win it, and the Queens Theatre for the week-end, to stir up strife in the country inadequate for prosent-day needs. Covent Garden, is bent upon be a permanent feature. The popular novel by Katherine The now rector of St. Paul's, names of local holders. This is is an interpretation from the so as to obtain further conces heard nothing of another propos parish.
Incidentally, wo have as yet developing the social life of his informative articles on how to win Hayiland Taylor, The story sions. Whilo ha was about it, Mral which wo put forward some institute, so the churchyard has in writing of the Sea Fisherman spiritual struggle imposed tipon Thore is no suitable these badgos aro continued, and which concerns the mental and Russell found time to accuse the time ago. We refer to the to boon utilized. The churchyard badge Mr. Justico Gompertz con- daughter of the tonements by Britishers in Hongkong of being arranging of the Peak tram and was recently the scene of a dapoo, tributos a most interesting study hor sudden rise to riches, is doliberately hostile to Dr. Sun that they fit in one with the The weather was unfavourable, distinctly scientific value.
Star Ferry line-tables at night so given at the rector's invitation. of loon! fishing which has its rathor familiar through the big Yat-sen, and also throw in other botter than they do at pre but when the rain stopped there
sale of the book. The swast cheap jibe about the tardy roudi-sont. Wo agala commend this was a fair number of dancers. montioned" A Holiday in British been retained by Samuel M. Of other contents might be simplicity of the narrative has tion of Weihaiwoi. Naturally, or to the attention of those Music
concernod, and would suggest orchestra stationed on the stops conclusion of "Tigers and Things," form.
was provided by an Columbia," by Mr. H. Braga, the Weller in his adaption in scenario one can imagine the delight with that it is a question which might outside the church and before by the Acting Commissioner, which such statements will bo with advantage be taken up by the dance there was concert some notes on astronomy by Dr. comedy beauty, starrod in this Marion Davies, "the muslos. taken up by our enemics, and the Peak Residents' Association, given by the choir.
J. Tonton, Wojf Cub Tales, and polite From Rags to Riches" magnified Into the sayings of an Hongkong's Bounty.
very Intereating Troop notes, authority, and a Briton, at that.
Of special value is a It is plossing, therefore, to find roprosentative of a big American in Mr. Mitchell's remarks was his sories, "Tales of the African Voldt," theso assortions replied to, and advertising agency, declared in assertion that with proper ad-written by an Englishman, donied, in detail, by a prominent yesterday that Hongkong le the kong might become the winter who was in the Matabele war The rich Amerloan is tending. an interview which we published vertising and propaganda Hong- traveller and big-game hunter, figure in the realm of British Monto Carlo of the East, he did resort of the world. In this and other African campaigns, and to stay longer with contact with the Far East, and not moan to imply that this respect, we can certainly afford was a personal friend of the London paper, and th
Colony follows the load of that to feel proud of the Colony, for its defender of Mafeking and Chief now class of Americans for with China in particular.
famous Continental resort in the winter olimate is ideal, whilst its Scout, General Bir R.8.8. Baden is beginning to A Router cable published to-matter of gambling facilities. He boauties only need to be ap Powell. The first article, Simba to the anident day gives a summary of a reply, place as a "Monte Carlo" Because surprise of visitors that Hongkong readers will bagerly await the large amont
gained his impression of this preciated, It is the constant (the Lion)" is first class and well educ to the London forning Post, by of Its beauty and also by reason is such a magnificent spot so far tales to follow
studenta
of money, and ther Sir Charles Addis, and we trust of the wonderful scene which the as soonory is concerned, and wo In the Commissioners Letter trave that this gentleman's statements island presents when the lights of quilo agroo with Mr. Mitohell there is a gentle reminder, that Am will receive as much consider the city and the hill districts are when he says that if the fact were the Association required.
twinkling forth in gay array. The more widely known, the mumber funde for Countin ation from the roading public as comparison is a good ono, bat of our admirers would correspond good, word here. PEDDER STREET. the previous mis-slatemonts of what we were most struck, with ingly grow in volumu
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