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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

MONARCHY OR REPUBLIC?

ANGLE: COPY SKATE

HUNGHOM MURDER.

1963

No 17.426

四拜雞

魏三廿月十英港香

THURSDAY,

OCTOBER "M,

1921

'HARBOUR RACE WINNER.

MOTOR BANDITS.

"TELEGRAPH'S "

RAID ON A VILLAGE.

BIG ISSUE IN COMING GERMAN ELECTION.

lousry Government.

Berlin, October 22,

+

PAINT. SCRAPER: FATALLY ASSAULTED.

WIN

The dissolution of the Reichstag has been greuled with a sigh INTERESTING INTERVIEW.

A report wai circulated of relief, for it is recognized that it is impossible to conduct the

throughout the various Police "Who is the Mr. Cooke who Trial of Tsin Wan Robbers. Stations last night giving details. affairs of the country properly with a Government always at tho mercy of the votes of one party,

won the open harbour racu yes:

of a murdor which had occurred Political experts prophesy that the Left parties will store at the torday?"

A daring raid by robbers on ajat Hunghom, exponse of the Right, despite the probable combination of National-'

This question is being asked by village in the New Territories The victim was a paint-scraper, ists and the Peoples Party against the Socialists. The issue of the practically every person inter- which was only frustrated by the whose unconscious body ploction will be the continuance of the Marx Government's policy ested in the event. Sa pressing prompt notion of Mr. R. Earn-found lying in front of his home versus the now orientation, particularly in homo affairs, by a react-became the quest for information shaw, resulted in 1. trial at No. 75 Bulkeley Stroot. The that a Telegraph representative this morning at tho Cri- victim was still alive, and before A manifesto of the Nationalists says the party remains monarch-sought out the gentleman in minal. Sossions when thetho died somo little time later at ist and nationalist, "Our glorious colours are black, white and red-question and obtained some in would be motor-bandits were the Kwong Wah Hospital, Our will is firmer than over to create a Germany free from Jowish formation as to his identity. and French domination." The Nationalist newspapers declare that Mr. Cooke.came to this Colony charged with. (1) robbery by two enough information was obtained or more at Sham Tseng in the in regard to the identity the main issue is a monarchy versus a republic. - Kruter.

Taia Wan district and (2) unlaw-of his Assailants for A ful possession of arms and am- warrant to be issued for the munition. There was a third arrost of at least one of them. charge against Chan Fat; one of It appears that on leaving his wounding Fu Shang with intent. homo he was met at the foot of

Six men were concerned in the the staircase, at 7.30 pm, by two robbery-Wa Wai-tsun, Lo Tam, man who immediately set upon Pan Non. Ngai Cban. Li Sau, him. No weapons appeared to and Chan Fat-and they all have been used as the man boro ploaded not guilty.

no marks on his body, but the

DISORDERLY ELECTION SCENES.

NON-LABOUR CANDIDATES ASSAULTED. ·

London, October 22. Rowdyism and disorder at meetings, are increasingly marking the election campaign in London, Glasgow and other contres,

Mr. Hogbin, the Liberal candidate for North Battersea, was struck in the face with a stono, and a woman spat at his wife.

Wild scenes and atormy interruptions forced Sir Robert Horne for the second successive evening to abandon an attempt to make a spuech at Glasgow, and he had to contino himself to answering questions.

The singing of the "Red Flag" and constant interruptions and disorder marked Mr. Asquith's maeting at Paisley.

A man struck Mr. Williams, the Conservative candidate at Reading, with a stick. Mr. Williams subsequently left the platform and himself evicted his assailant.-Reuter

CANTON NEWS.

RUMOURS ABOUT SUN.

News from Canton to-day is to the effect td evergilling is will quiet in that city. The oxodus of residents has fallen off consider ably and

are already roturning. A fow moro shops

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at the age of two yours and has made his residence here ever since, with the exception of nine yoars which he has spent in the United Statos. He returned from the States last year. Mr. Cooke in the son of Mr. Robert Cooke, former Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Whampos Dock Company, and is himself a marine engineer.

Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, ho injurica inflicted must havo During his stay in the United

appeared for the Crown, said that fatully affected some internal. Stator, Mr. Cooke captured six the first person to come into the organ. The man died just aftor, medals for swimming, principal limelight was the first defendant admission to the Hospital, and among which was the first award who visited the Chung Meo bis body was later removed to the for the three-mile event hold by Garage at Shamshuipo and asked Mortuary, the Washington (D.C.) Swimming for a car for seven persons. I The description givan of the Club in 1916. At the time he set was eventually decided that he assailants indicaton that both a record which the swimmers in should take two cars. Thoy mon spoke the Hok Lo dialect, the Atlantic Coast clubs are still went off together and at the the one being known, it is alleged trying to equal. He also won jouton of the Tripo Road and as Chung Tung, aged 45, and the the South Atlantic Champiulistipthe Castle Pouk Road the other unknown, aged about 30. -medal in 1918.

first defendant stopped the The Police report issued in con- "I have been a member of the

ears, went up the hill and nection with the affair this morn-: V. R C. for the past 25 years, returned with the second, third ing reforred to a small dobt being said Mr. Cooko. "I remember and sixth dofondants. Noar owed the doceanod, and it is the club when it was over further Goldring's Bungalow they picked thought that this supplied the towards the present site of the up the fourth defendant and at motive for the fatal assault. navy, docks and Was nothing Laichikok, the fifth. They waited matshed. Thare for a aevonth but he failed to put wore many fine swimmers in in an appearancs and they de- The godown coollo charged seo I am now 48 years old and when they reached Sham Tseng, with assaulting the police in remember a lot of the fellows the defendants got out and asked Haiphong Road was again brought who used to come to the club the drivers to wait. A disputo before Mr. Hamilton at the Kow-the

Arono as to payment and finally

HAIPHONG ROAD ASSAULT CASE.

MAGISTRATE DISMISSES

CHARGE

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REFUGEES ENTERING SHAMEEN.

The above two pictures give a good idea of the rush of refugees to the Shameen, before the autherlites were compelled to refuse further admissions.

ZIMBÁLIST RECITAL.

A BRILLIANT INSTRUMENTALIST.

HARBOUR OFFENCES.

dually there is coming about boen called he was discharged.] Colony this time to look after his An additional reason for his stay-into No. 19 Cheung On Street, Royal established beyond all failurò to observe tho ruled of the

partial restoration activity.

of normal

dofonded.

Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse proue- property in Barker Road on the It is reported that Sun Yat-son cuted and Mr. C. A. S. Russ Pork. Ho is rebuilding his house and renovating the premises: has ordered the enlistment of

Sergeant Hughes, the sergeant Asked whother ho would more labourers in the Rod Ariny and that these mon are being mentioned at the previous hear-continue to make his home he aquippot with the arms takening, said he was attending a Mr Cooko said that he was not yet function at the Palace Hotel when cortain. Ho said he liked it in the from the Volunteer Corps,

He United States and might return. A telograms from the Cantonese the police whistlos blow. Socisty in Shanghai has been went out and saw a Weihaiwol receivad by the benovolant socio- constable blooding freely from ties, the Commercial Guilds and the head. He took the revolver the Press Society, condemning away and told him to go back to the action of Sun Yat-son which his station. caused the devastation of the city. It is suggested that the day the 15th day of the Ninth month should be marked every year as a memorial day for thoso who lost their lives.

SUNDAY CARGO WORKING.

MASTE DENIES CHARGE.

cognised.

HEAVY FINES INFLICTED.

The master of the steam launch Last night's recital by Mr. "Wan Fuk" was fined $10 in the tun should stay with the cars. strategy, rebbora secured entry it was decided that Wu Wai. By means of a simple ploco Efrom Zimbalist in the Theatre Marine Court this morning for rond Long Ki, master of the ing behind was provided by the yesterday afternoon, and secured question that he is there's fact that he had once been a haul valued at nearly $50.

the very first flight of the world's "Victoria" brought the charge, His name bas stating that despite the fact that schoolmaster in the village and

The flat in question was a great violinists

noticed the "Wan Fuk" on his od on the door and was admitted in Amerlos, and by his two per starboard side, the launch orossed would probably have boon re-vartised to let, and a man knock-long since been a household word he blew one long blast when be

formances hero he has further villago, Entering the

con-into the floor on posing to be a

his bow to port, causing him to tinuod the

stop the "Victoria" to avoid. Crown Solicitor, prospective tenant. Eleappeared to widened his reputation.

There was quite a good atten-collision. tho prisoners visited a matshad take great pains with the inspec- in which were four persons and tion but eventually oxpropвod a dance at the Theatre last night, Teang Son-wong was given a immediately the sixth defendant preference for the mi idle cubicle and whatever it might have lack fine of $50 or 50 days in gaol in numbers it certainly for boarding the 8.8. "Osaka fired at a youth named Fu Chang the rent of which, he was informed

up in enthusiasm. Maru' without authority. Lam and wounded him in the arm. ad, was $5.50. Ho appeared to be made

was grooted with Kam received a similar sentonco The place was ransacked and the considering the price, only to Every item

applause and

6.9. at for boarding the

"Paul second defondant loft on guard to gain time for an accomplice rapturous

two encores had to Boak" withoul pormission. provent the occupants giving the to make his entry through the least

Kam told the court alarm. The remaining four ran open doorway. The mon's real be given. Opening with Bach's Lam The Mastor of tho-8.8. San into a house nearby without intentions then became apparent. famous Praeludium, Mr.Zimbalist that everyone aboard the "Paul Ning was charged with working noticing a man standing outside. The late-comer whipped out a went on to render Lalo's sym-Beau" wore his friends and that work divided into he could go aboard any time. movements. It Cargo on Sunday, before Lieut. They stolo everything of value toy-pistol. It looked dangerous phony-a

calls Lieut. Comdr. G. 8. Hole, Marine Comdr. G. F. Holo, Marino from the woman occupant but to the woman, who, with two three

highly tochnical fox-Magistrate, informed him that he and gives plenty of was mistakon and that his actions Magistrate, in the Marine Court meanwhile her husband, the man small children, were the only for this morning. The evidence outside, had run Into main inmates at the time. At any ocution showed that 12 bags of rice had road and he found Mr. Earn-rato she offered no resistance, scope for the infusion of fool-warranted the fine imposed. been landed from his ship on shaw, who acting with commend and the robbers had an easy job ing. The more popular and better Sunday afternoon last, andable promptitude telephoned Tsin in going through the goods and known "Tramarol" by Schumann placed on a truck waiting outside Wan Polica Station and the chattols to the place.

was perhaps the best enjoyed Finally, Water Police at Tsim Sha Tsui.

after robbing the item of the evening. though the wharf gate.

composition Mr. E. Hall, solicitor, ap- Sargeant Hourihan, at Tein Wan, woman of $15 and collecting Schubert's littlo

Moment Musical " was vory peared for the accused and ex-turned out and hold up the cars sundry garmonts valued at $30, amined the witnesses in an effort which were thon travelling at the men ran down the staircase daintily and lightly croatod and Chopin's had to be repeated. to bring out the point that the high speed away from the scene. and oscaped. rice in question was not cargo. They offered no resistance but The toy-pistol was picked up Nocturne was also of the popular Ho first questioned the Master the sixth defendant was wounded by the Police when they entered class, and there was again a who said that all cargo for in the body by a Chinese constable the floor some minutes later. the trip had been loaded on who said that while the sergeant No arrests have been mado. the "San Ning' on Saturday was searching the man dropped afternoon laut, and that the holds his hands and mado as if to jump: had been locked at 6 p.m. that over the bridge bohind them. A He said it would be savon-chambered revolver was Macao correspondentovoning. statos that the authorities of the impossible either to recolve or unfound in one of the cars. Four Colony are becoming anxious on load any cargo after that time. of tho chambors had been fired account of refugees from Canton.

The Sergeant, ox- plained that he himself was in! possession of are alvor but he took the other away for the con- stable's own safely. He stayed until order was restored.

the box, The defendant, in The story is gaining currency denied knowledge of the affair. in Chinese circles that Sun Yat-He told his Worship that ho ro son has become mentally derang-turned from work at 9 o'clock and ed of lato. He is said to have wont straight to his bed at 12 issued Th lot of extraordinary Haiphong Road. He was arrent- orders which, by reason of their od there and not at No. 11 as had foolish naturo, his subordinates been stated by the constable.

Another coolio corroborated. aro hesitating to carry out as

His Worship said that there thoy would affect foreign rätstions. Among the instructions ho is was a little doubt attaching to would give and to have given are for altora-the cans and he

benefit of that tions to be mado to the national, dofendant the naval and military flues, further doubt. drastic atopa for the putting down

the Kuamingtang party.

of capitalists and the clearing out

of all anti- Bolshevist members of

MACAO NOTES.

INFLUX OF REFUGEES.

Our

Lo Kwai-fang, whom Sun Yat- Com- son appointed recently as missioner of Customs," is said to

be excusing his non-assumption of that office. on the pretext of sickness.

FOOTBALL.

FASCIST RESIGNS.

A

The cargo books of the ship and the remaining thrba bullota KOWLOON v. UNIVERSITY Avory strong appeal. In response and King into the Fascists has

GETS A COLONIAL JOB.

Rome, Oct. 22. Senator Debono, chief of the persistent call for more, a waltz National Militia, against which

tharo WOO

serious autory by the samo composor being] next given, The two concluding following the murder of Sonator items on the programme wore Matteoti, hes resigned on the Tschalowsky's Andeato Antabile ground that his task of instilling and Sarasate'a "Zigouner Weison" in spirit of discipline and devotion the latter piece especially making to the interests of the country to determined call, Mr. ended.

Signor Mussolini has informed Accommodation is becoming wore produced by the second had misfired.

The following have boon soleet Zimbalist obliged by giving an Senator Debone that he will increasingly caros ond the accountant and showed several

Mr. Hazlerigg went on to ex-jod to represent the Kowloon encoro.

submit bis name to the Cabinet authorities are considering the hundred bags of rios as cargo on plain that although the revoker Reserves in their 2nd Division The musical treat was all too for the governorship of Italian erection of special matshed the trip in question..

was only soon in the possession of League fixturo voraus University quickly over, and it was a pralso- Somaliland.--Reuter. housos. Tho, palico have been The ovidenco also showed that the sixth defondant, it had boon on Saturday, at Kowloon, kiok sounding audience that left the exercising extra vigilance in the second accountant was the held that possession by ono was off 3.15-J. Beach; B. Rasmussen, thoatro. onlor to prevent the influx of bad only person of authority aboard possession by all when a number T. Knight; A. W. Brown (Capt.),) characters.

the ahip at the time the rice was of persons wore acting in coneort W, H. Brown, S. Randlo; A. La-

Holfor An Quite a lot of football practise said to have been taken off.

illegal purposo. The them. G. White, J. MoBride, H. Poking, Oct. 22,

Among the denied any knowledge of the rice drivers would tell them that Prowse and W. Hillyer: Ro A moesago from Shanhaikuan, is now going on

when the prisoners returned to gorvos:-V. Hast and A.Kirby, received yesterday, states that various teame here in order that at all. -

The boat being away from the cars they wore out of broath General Tian Mai-aben's brigade a soloction shall be made of the

MATCH POSTPONED. from Arlangmias reached Hu-best players to meet the team of Hongkong, the case was postpon- and ordered them to go as fast as

The first Division matoh, Kow. chiatu, where it engaged a Fong-the Club de Rooroio, which is od until Saturday at 10:30a.m. possible,

loon v. Boutt China "A" has tion battalion, 400 of whom wara shortly to

been postponed at the request of captured, and also three guns and Hongkong.

the latter team. eix machine-guns.

WARFARE IN THE NORTH.

CHIHLI BUCCESS.

General Tien Mol-sben is now advancing in the direction of Oblumon.-Daily Bulletin,

PEKING WIRES CUT.

Shanghai, Oct. 13.

Peking was suddenly and com-

plotely cut off telegraphically from everywhere, this morning.→

Router.

A small selection produced.. committee is watchlog all games.

the caso la proceeding.

visit Macau from whon more witnesses will be! Evidence was then called and

HOME "SOCCER."

RUHR EVACUATION.

A TOUR OF TRIUMPHS.

Mayence, Oct. 22. ENGLAND BEATS IRELAND,

The Fronch

troops have London, Oct. 22, evacuated the zones at Dortmund,

London, Oct. 22.

CRICKET.

I.R.C. v. H.K.C.C.

The following will ro- CLUB v. R.A.

prosent tho Indian Recrea- The following, will represent tion Club on Saturday, at Boo- the Hongkong Club in their kunpoo Valloy, at 2 p.m. sharp League game with the R.A. on in the above match:-A. H Saturday, on the Club ground, at Madar, (captain), J. 8. Abdul 4.45 p.m. Augus; Howard and Curroom, F. M. Argullt, O. H. Bishop: Mair, Stowart (Capt) and Bhoors, E. A. Moosdoen, 8. A. The "All Blacks" beat Lanca-Hill; Watson, Forsyth, Jones, femail, 8. A. R. Ismail, 8.. D. England beat Ireland by 3 goals town of Limburg, without hire by 23 points to mil, at Evelyn and. Koy. Reserve Ismall, S.-H. Ismail, O. Ismail

| Manchester.-Reuter

In the "soccar" International, Remscheid, Vohwinkel and the

to one at Liverpool-Reuter.

ineldent-Reuter.

Buxton.

and H. D. Rumjahn.

POPULAR GERMAN

LOAN.

Zurich, Oct. 22. It is understood that the Swiss portion of the Gorman loan has been considerably, over-subsorib- od.--Reuter.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 26. 5. 1/16 Lighting Up-Time 5.52 pm. Barometer... 8 p.m. 29.90 2.p.m. 76 Temperature

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