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Thongkong Telegraph

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No, 12 700

MR. OREASY'S CHAUFFEUR.

DENIES POSSESSION OF

REVOLVER, a

himself.

·號一廿月四英港香

THE PIECE GOODS SITUATION.

"SLUMP" TALK IS. UNWARRANTED.

to two

factors-an

in.

TUESDAY

APRIL 21,

MORE PIRACY.

LAUNCH FORCED TO ABANDON LIGHTER

1925

日九廿月三

MY. SAN CO.

PLAN TO RESCIND LIQUIDATION DECISION...

"At an extraordinary general

LAWN TENNIS. SENSATION.

INDIAN PLAYERS SUSPENDED.

at

SINGLE COPY in OENTS #36 PER ANNUM

If you keep your car wall painted and varnished,

it will do much to tnorenas your joy of ownership,

and it will add hundreds of dollars to its re-sole valus. Elimates on request.

O

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co., Ltd.

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Tolophone Central 1246 or 1247. A. J. Allison,

CORRESPONDENCE,

(To the Editor, "Hongkong Telegraph") The Begging Nuisance.

Bervice Manager.

NEW MINISTER:

Mr. John V. A. MacMurray, the new United States Minister to Chias, who is seen above, is quite a young man. He has The practice is a disgrace and recently hold the position of surely the police can ascertain Assistant Secretary of State, and who the parents are and send now succeeds Dr. Jacob Schur them to gaol for compelling men in Peking, the latter being children to beg. Also, if there is appointed Ambassador to Berlin. such an organisation as the

Society for Prevention to Chil dron here, last night's scene was

BULGARIAN UNREST.

An unusual detat remontained

Str. May I bo permitted to One small nickel-plated revol- There having boon consider in a report receive another meeting of shareholders of the

to comment upon a matter which CIN DRINKER'S BAY SCHEME.wer has caused more trouble than able misleading talk during the piracy on the West tiver, The M. Y. San Company, convened make use of your valuable space enough in the view of two Indians past weak or so about a piece Salman Navigation Company, for the 27th instant, at 3 p.m., At the last annual mooting of who are being charged soparately goods slump," and the allegedly who are the owners of a number an extraordinary resolution will is crying disgrace to Hongkong? at the Criminal Sessions with precarious position of the busi-of lighters engaged mostly in the be moved for the rescinding of refer to the porsistent begging transportation of firewood from the extraordinary rosolution of Chinese children of tender the Green Island Cement Com-

possession.

11059, a representative of the Wuchow to Hongkong, has mado passed at a recent meeting of years a nuisance which is be- papy, the Chairman referred to

The case of Bekahlah Singh,

Telegraph to-day obtained an the allegation that the steam the shareholders for the volun- coming intolerable. On Battery the negotiations still continuing chauffeur in the employ of the interview with the head of a launch Goa slipped the tow ropotary winding-up of the Company Path last evening a child of not with a crying infant of only with the Government for a site at Hon. Mr. H. Tsy, was taken British firm in Hongkong dealing and desacted a lighter in an on- and for the appointment of more than five or six years of age,

first, Mr. H. K. Holmes, Crown largely in piece goods, and this

instant..

This is the result of a meeting a few weeks old strapped to his Gin Drinker's Bay, to which the Solicitor. prosecuting, and Mr. gentleman outlined the true state counter with pirates on the 17th liquidators. factory is eventually to be moved. H. 8. Fitzroy (instructed by of affaire

A report since received by the held by the creditors of the back, postered every lady, and All that has been said about tho We learn that the negotiations Mosers. Lee and Russ) defending.

Mr. Holmes, in his opening, so-called crisis in the piece goods Hongkong police states that shots Company last week at which some gentlemen (when there are now practically completed, a said that the allegation of the market is greatly exaggerated, in were fired from the shore as the indulgence was granted by the happened to be no ladies about) Goa, with a firewood transport-creditors in permitting that the for alms. Poor dirty little position of accord having been prosecution was that a revolver some cases deliberately mislead-ation lighter in tow, passed Pak Fe amounts owed them be paid in wretch, he literally hung on to tion, his demand was satisfied. I reached, with only some minor found in the passession of Bachen ing. The piece goods business is Tau. The orders shouted to those instalments and to be spread ladies' dresses until, in despera stood at the top of the path and Singh had been given to him by merely suffering from the depres aboard to stop were disregarded over a convenient period. points yet to be decided, prisoner, who had intended, it sion which is affecting all forms as the Goa steamed, up in an

noticed soven people giva alms now property will therefore be de- was also suggested, to give it to of trade, some more than others. attempt to get away from a num

they were practically forced to Jumma Khan, policeman This business deproesion is due ber of sampans which were

within ten minutes. Anitely acquired at an early date.

seconded to the Fire Brigade, in mainly It is interesting to recall some half payment of a debt of $50. It adverse exchange situation, and starting out in pursuit. Discover- facts and figures about the Gin appeared that Bakebish Singh the political trouble in China ing that she could not escape handicapped by having the lighter Drinker's Bay and Hok Un pro-had, in conversation with Jumme Once thesa bo remedied, the in tow, the Goa slipped the tow Khan, disclosed the fact that he position will improve and get

rope and left thelighterin the hands portice, mentioned at previous had a revolver which he wished back to normal.

of the pirates. Armed men soram- moetings of the Company. The to Bull, and that Jumme Khan Our informant, while admitting bled on to the boat as it grounded

London, April 20, to purchase it that there has been a carry-ovor new area is approximately 1,000,- had offered

On March 27th, the of stocks, such as woollens and on the bank at Ta Fa Tau, and There was a sensation 000 square feet, and is being prisonor, riding in a ricksha in spring fancies; deprecated all extensive pilferage was indulged Roehampton Club on the first day as cruel a torture for both of the

of the lawn tennis tournament, acquired at the nominal price of Des Voeux Road Central, and talk of there being large stocks Later, after the cargo and when Jacob, the all-India Davistos as could possibly be one cent" a 'foot. The cost of seeing Jumme Khan standing at or hand. The stocks carried are affects of the crew had been re- Cup captain, was informed that

the corner of Watson's Chinese nothing like they have been in lovelling and other necessary preDispensary, stopped and told him previous depressions, such as in moved, the lighter was allowed to the Lawn Tennis Association had paration of the site, however, is that Bachon Singh had the re-1915, and to a less extent in 1921, proceed and it was towod back to suspended him from all play in Hongkong by another launch. tournaments and matches until estimated at something like $i, or volver and would soon arrive A fair amount of the losses now Three members of the craw were further notice. N more, a foot, and it is thought with it. Jumme Khan consulted being recorded is due to in-

Lau Kai-chau, the Chinese motor judicious buying, in other words kidnapped, apparently for the This is a soquel to the Helmore will take at least three yeaTS.

driver, and they decided to arrest to gambling. In such instances purposes of ransom, these being tearn's visit to Paris, when the The intention is to move the Bachen Singh. About 9.30 they the sufferers, have chiefly them-Leung Tune Wan, a native of Association called upon a num the Praya and solves to blame. The whole Kwongsai; Lee T. the tally-bor of well-known players for an machinery from Hok Un to the saw him "on

Sir,-A few days ago your hospitality from the Paris Tennis

correspondent. Eve," complain new factory, and to Macao, by arrouted him. Bu made a state- situation can be remedied direct-man; and Tam Hus, the cox-explanation of their acceptance of

Club. ment to the police and a warrant ly general conditione improve-swain of the lighter. degrees, while new machinery was issued for the arrest of Bak-for example, were the-Canton

A. H: Fyzee, who visited Parised of the way a certain dog was. been caught. Now, if "Eve" had had exchange to go up 20 or 30 per

with Jacob, has also will also be installed at Gin shish Singh, the prisoner.

my experience, common-sense When charged at the Magis- cent., the stocks would sell "like

suspended. Drinkers Bay, and eventually the

The Association's official state- would have come to her aid,

SUSPECT KILLED. tracy, prisoner denied all know-hot cakes." But the idea that Hok Un site will be available for ledge of the revolver and further the piece goods trade is unusually

ment says that these two players, In 1904, I was charged by á

Sofia, April 20. MAY INVOLVE 20,000- not having given the required large St. Bernard, but facing it sale. The area is about 1.200,000 denied that he owed Jumme Khan hard hit is absolutely untrue,

The ex-officer and Communist and tales to that effeot have

undertaking by the appointed and giving it a kick with my equare foot, and the general

WORKERS. HOW TO GET CASES. emanated entirely from some-

date to deposit their share of the right foot under its chin, it loader Minkoff, alleged to be the. opinion is that it will bring in Jumme Khan, questioned by body's imagination or intention

Paris expenses with the Associa ratrested, leaving me with a principal conspirator in the plot.

against the Government, and to Mr Fitzroy on his friendship with to evolve a something like $7 a foot.

Tsingtao, April 20.

tion, are susponded from playing strained too..

In 1911, at the junction of have placed the infernal machine' prisoner, said "We try to get men

A walk-out last night by 3,000 in open tournaments in Britain to have full confidence in 128;

workers of the Japanese-owned until the Council shall otherwise Western Street and Des Voeux in the cathedral, was killed by the that's how we get cases."

Taikan Cotton Mili, following a decido. Reuter.

Road, a dog took the white pants police when resisting arrest. I wore off my legs, but a stone Reuter. refusal of the management to do-

being handy I pummelled its head grant their "twenty-one"

while holding its throat with my mands, has greatly stirred mill circles.

The polico arrosted agitators, who are said to be Shanghai studente

STANDARD OIL COMPRADORE.

STILL IN BANDIT DEN.

money.

Bachen Singh, giving evidence, admitted that the revolver was found in his possession and added that it was given to The him by the prisoner. revolver had been in prisoner's

scaro,"

OUR COMPETITION.

TSINGTAO STRIKE,

J

two

IN FINAL STAGES.

Counting to-day, there are only With regard to the kidnapping possession for about a year, of Mr. Wong Shiu-tong, the Hong-though it was often kept in Banta five days now loft in the Telegraph kong compradore of the Standard Company on the Tsing Ming Fes.Singh's box at the Mess. Prisoner Motor Car Competition, for which 17,000 other operatives may bel

There is a possibility that affected,Daily Bulletin.

showed" with them. He was ton bandsome prizes are haing! tival day, it is new reported (saysanded the revolver after he had offered, headed by a new 1925 the Canton Gazette) that a relative drunk about half a bottle of rum.nodel five-passenger Dodge Bras of Mr. Wong, Mr. Shee, Law-son,

Mr. Fitzroy-He was going to motor car. The last coupon will has just received a letter from the captive sent apparently from the meet you at Yaumati Ferry and appear on Saturday next, and the SERIOUS OUTLOOK,

result of the Competition will bel bandit's don stating that he (Mr. take the revolver back ?-You.

Why shouldn't he koop it announced on May 1st,

appetite is good though the food

intentions were.

Wong) is keeping. fit and his bimeolf?-I don't know what his All coupons for the past week

must reach this office not later TSINGTAO GOVERNORSHIP supplied is not quite to his taste. "I had had no quarrel with than noon to-morrow; and those He states that up to the present prisoner," he replied in answer

the bandits have not mentioned any amount for his ransom, nor have they appointed any place: for the discussion of conditions affecting his release.

The mystery surrounding the unfortunate compradore is caus ing no little anxiety to his family and friends, but it is hoped that) no harm will come to him, as tho question "of random money can easily be settled,

ROBBERS' HAUL

AFTER THREAT OF DEATH.

A robbery, committed, without recourse to arms, occurred at No. 404, Shanghai Street, Yaumati, yesterday morning.

to further cross-examination.

The case in proceeding.

STOLEN CHEQUES,

CASHED IN HONGKONG.

Five travellers' cheques, issued by the American Express Com- pany's branch at Shanghai, werd cashed in Hongkong the other day, but later it was learned that! these had been stolen in Shanghai.

for the current week at noon on

Tuanday, the 28th instant.

Make a final effort now to win'

DISPUTE.

imagined.

Enclosing my card, Yours etc., THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED.

Hongkong, April 21st, 1925.

Dog-Catching.

WIRELESS CONGRESS. left, and I had to go home in e ricksha with bare legs, leaving the dead 'dog behind.

WAVE LENGTHS FOR AMATEURS.

In Buenos Aires, "Eva" could

ARMY TO BE INCREASED.

Paris, April 20, Before deciding Bulgaria's request as regards increasing the army, the Conference of "Am- bassadors submitted the technical aspect to the Inter-Allied Military. Mission, who specially met for the purpose.

The Inter-Allied Mission reported that Bulgaria's request was justifiable.-Reuter

KAFFIR TROUBLE.

Bloemfontein, April 20 Starting with a squabble in the

rise like the early bird and wit-RIOTS AT BLOEMFONTEIN Paris, April 20. ness the police on horseback) The juridical section of the laasooing all dogs left at large. international Wireless Congress At Constantinople, I was badly! has resolved that the right to bitten by a dog and got 200 Kaffir location, serious disturb intellectual property recognised piastres recompense from its ances have developed here, neces by the international Convention owner, but I would rather "Evo" eitating the calling out of the of Berno applies to wireless has this bite and the money too, military, Volunteers and a large diffusion of all intellectual works. Only recently, a bull terrier bit force of police. The latter tried The Congress has also approv-the calf of my right leg and the to negotiate, but encountered ed a series of recommendations foot of a small Chinese boy. This showers of stonoя. Thereupon whereby specific wave lengths poor boy fell down the ladder and they attempted to arrest the ring- Tsingtao, April 20,will be assigned to amateurs in hurt his head trying to escape leaders, but, mooting obstruction, The sudden and unexpected different regions, with a view to from this dog. On soping him they fred on the crowd of four Four natives were killed and I gave him $20 out of compassion, 21 injured, whilst fifty were ar- one of the prizes. The Telegraph arrival here to-day of the Minister obviating confusion caused by later with his head bandaged up, thousand, after a warning. is not only giving prizes to the full for War, Wu Kuang-hsin, simul similarity of wave lengths.

A sub-committee has suggested and I wish."Evo" could have seen taneously with a company of the following, wave lengths for that boy's head. rested. Two Europeans were

seriously wounded. Fengtien troops, is considered to

Europe, in metros:-115 to 95, 75 I could mention many more.

All is now quiot-Reuter. have a bearing on the impending to 70, and 47 to 43.

cases of dogs stealing and in some political upheaval.

For Canada:-120 to 115, and cases taking human flesh whole. sale, suffice it to say that dogs 46 to 41 decimal 5.

For the United States:-85 to with the fleas they carry are the 75, and 41 decimal 5 to 37 greatest carriers of disease: Some Wu Kuang-hein is a relative of

people sleep with these loathsome docimal 3. Kao En-hung, now at Woi-hai-

For the rest of the world:96 animals close to them and wonder wei, who considers himself to bo to 85, and 37 dooimal 5 to 35-what the cause of their sick the rightful Governor of Tsingtao. Reuter

It is reported here that the appointing Chang-

value originally announced, but adding substantially thereto.

TO JAVA BY AIR.

HONOURS FOR DUTCH AVIATORS.

iz

Wa Kuang-bein immediately conferred with the Acting Govern- or Wen Shou-te. As a

The Hague, April 20. .. A description of the man who H. M. the Queen of Holland bas mandate cashed the cheques in the Hong- bestowed a silver medal of honour Taung-chang Túpan of Shantung kong office has been given to the of the Order of the House of has already been signed.--Daily police. This states that the man Orange, for their energy and Bulletin, was a foreigner..

courage, on the airmen, Van Der

The choques were made out in Hoop. Poolman and Van, Dor favour of the Kwan Hing Brooke, in recognition of their

The stratagom first adopted to jewellery shop, of Wollington flight to Java.-Reuter. secure entry by the robbers wo Street, and the Wing Sing curio

to call out the name of "Ah

Kwan," who occupied the front shop, of Praya East.

cubiclo. This failed to work, so the gang, through one of thoir! numbor, intimated that they had a valuable parcel to deliver. The door was then opened and the next moment the inmates, dom- prising the wife of the principal tenant, ber child, and an amab, found themselves in the power of a number of men who ferociously demanded all their valuables under penalty of death.

THE LISBON “REVOLT”.

EVERYTHING QUIET

KWEICHOW ·

DISTRESS..

BANK SCANDALS HOW THE PEOPLE SUFFER

GERMAN EX-MINISTER

DIES.

Berlin, April 20.

LITTLE KISU” AT

ALDERSHOT.

WATCHES TANKS IN OPERATION.

London, April 20. Twelve Chinese army officers headed by General Hsu visited Aldershot to-day

noss is.

Yours.oto

ADAM.

Hongkong, April 20th, 1925,

LOSS OF BRITISH AEROPLANE.

DURING PUNITIVE RAID.

London, April 201

PRINCE'S TOUR.

MORE SCENES OF ENTHUSIASM.

Lagos, April 20; After a 1.400-mile train journey to Kano and back, which passed off without a hitch; the Prince of Wales returned this afternoon in a vory fit condition. He con- gratulated the acting manager of the line and also the train officials. The Princo's arrival WAN marked by climax of on- thusiasm. A hundred thousand

people jammed the streets over a distance of three miles, and the Royal party had the greatest They toured the command,

A Colonial Office communique difficult in motoring as through a Peking, April 29. being conducted by officers of the The Kweinbow Tupan, Chow Headquartors Staff, and visited says a British aoroplane crashed human sea.-Reuter. Heiching, has virpd stating that Pinehurst, where they saw the and was totally burnt, the two owing to ware and other causes latoss pattern tanks demonstrat occupantabaing killed, presumably the people of Kwolchow are ing the crossing of rough country brought down by riflefire from the Herr Hoodie, who was mention-euffering great hardships, and and surmounting of obstacles. ground, in the course of a punitivo ed as having boon arrested in con- that famine conditione prevail They also visited Foxhills and air action in the Bolod-Sinjar area saw now.artillery tractors taking against the Yezidi obief, who bas naction with the Barnat. bank throughout the province, Liebon, April 20.: Twelve persons were killed and scandals in February, died shortly A mandato issued last night guns noross country into and out thrice refused to attend a con Money, jewellery and property 73, wounded in the course of yos- after removal to hospital from instructs the Finance Minster to of action. They inspected the forance summoned to settle the forward $10,000 to Kwolchow in training contres and barracks, rival claims for supremacy by to the value of $1,544 were stolen, torday's disturbance.

prison.-Router."

order to relieve this distress, and had lunch in the officere Club. himself and another ohleftain.

| Reuters Daily Bulletin.

AGAIN,

the robbers escaping aftor staying] The city is quite calm to-day- an hour and a half on the floor.

Router.

Harr Hoofle was Miniator of Posts in the last Marr Cabinet].

-Reuter

TO-DAY.

1/16 Closing Exchange 29. 3

Barometer2.p.m: 29.90. Lighting Up Time 6.40 p.m.

Temperature 2 p.m. 77 Humidity

2. p.m.

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