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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1926.

THE TRADE OUTLOOK. SZECHUAN AFFAIRS.

DISCUSSION AT

MERCHANTS' MEETING.

SITUATION EXPLAINED. Poking, April 29.

RELEASED,

KIDNAPPED MERCHANT'S

RANSOM.

At the monthly meeting of tho It will be remembered that the Chinese General Chamber of Com-Government recently issued a Chan Kin-yong, the Hongkong merco yesterday afternoon Mr mandate authorising Liu Hsiang merchant who was kidnapped Ho lu, compradors of the Mercan to censor the actions of General some time ago whilst on a 'tile Bank, made an interesting Yang Sen, Tupan of Szechuan, business visit in Canton, has

speech on the general trade con-Liu Hsiang wired doclining the been released on

mission ontrusted to him on the the ransom money, amounting to ditions of Hongkong."

Mr. Ho Ju said that before the ground that fighting had already $42,000. His captors proved to meeting started he would like to occurred. The Government there-be Yunnanese soldiers. speak on a matter, to which the fors sent General Kao Wai-chin

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them knew Hongkong was in the reports, Yang Sen ia grip of an unprecendented stag: gaining ground. The Com- nation. The plece, goods trademander of his Fourth Divi- · FINAL SHOW TO-NIGHT. was not the only line caught sion, Yang Chun-fang, complete- In the

A large number of people in doldrums of depres y defeated the forces under this Culony, including the per- sion, but,

showing the Liu Wanhuai, one of Lai Hsin-sistent ones who have gone to the extending effects, tho banks hal's Generals, at Kalkang, near Queen's Theatre again and again which reached the zenith of pros-Lachow. perity in the last two years appear It is reported that Lai Hein-hui in an effort to discover the socrot

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for themselves, are still left wond-

ed to have felt the pinch of the has been forced to abandon his ering how Carter, has been able bad trade. Things had now come plan for marching to the wost to do the many things he has boon to such a pass that something against Yang Son, and the latter, doing this week at the Theatre. should be done by the Government instead, is sending his troops The programme last night was to help the merchants in maintain-eastward along the route leading varied by some new illusions, the Jng what represented almost the to Chunking,

best of which was the disappear- life blood of the Colony. Bad busi- Kweichow.

Lai Hsin-hui is now attempting and her invisible flight into on anoo of a girl from one cabinet ness was always reflected by de-

to move to the south in the hope thor. In the absence of a pleted Government revenues,

It was unnecessary to speak on of seizing the saltfields at Szeliu-feasible explanation we are asked

of

the causes of the slump on bore in mind the character Hongkong as a commercial port Suffice it to hope that Kwongtung and other. interior places would] soon rid themselves of the "mis- chievous element and that the long fooked for era of peace and nor- malcy would soon be in sight,

The Economic Factors,

Wanhsien and

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ching, but in this direction also to believe that this is brought he is being checked by another of about by paychical phenomenon, Yang Sen's divisions under Ho Chin-ao-Daily Bulletin.

like unto that expounded by the mystics. This illusion is only equalled by the "sawing of a wo-} LOCAL BILLIARDS

man in half" which, of course, CHAMPIONSHIP. will always remain the piece de resistance of any programme, as baffling as over it was when it first came before the view of a Hongkong audience two years Packed audioncas have

BRILLIANT PLAY IN CHALLENGE ROUND.

One of the best billiards mat-ngo. On top of the adverse conditions merchants had to contend with ches that have ever been wit-been seeing it at the Queen's certain economic factors such as nessed locally took place in the Theatre this week: To-night will the increased overhead expenses. Victoria Recreation Club last see the last appearance of Carter Hongkong being only a distribut-evening, when the holder of the before a Hongkong audience, and ing centre, with little pretension to Hongkong championship, Mr. A. those who have not seen him at productive resources, the ever- increasing coat of labour and the high interests, charged by banks had made it specially hard for mer-

Play was sparkling most of the chants to carry on. Since the big time, though in the earlier session strike of 1922 a new school of there were some dull spells. The thought originating from far champion had the most Siberia appeared to have been in-fidence, and held the lead the culcated in a certain section of the whole time, scores at the intervai community, to the detriment of being: Osmund, 558; Yvanovich merchants and manufacturers, 471. Highest breaks up to then

The question of high interests were Osmund 66 and the challen deserved careful consideration. ger 49..

J. Osmund met Mr. P. Yvanovich, work are well advised not to miss and retained his title and the this last opportunity. Challenge Cup, by 1,000 (un- frisked) to 923.

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Gambling was rifo-he was not re- "On the resumption, Evanovich ferring to fantan or paikar, but to early on forged shaad with a reckless businees speculation. splendid 63, coming to within How far this form of gambling fifty of the champton, and with a had aggravated the trade condi- 48 soon afterwards and patchy. tions was a matter also worthy of play by the other, Yvanovich took the lead, tor the first time, at 613

Girls upon the threshold of wo- enquiry.

to 617. The positions then fluc-manhood often drift into a decline, The Chamber, as the leading tusted for a considerable period, in spite of all care and attention. trado organisation, could not view both players being on top of their Even strong and lively girls bo- the present situation with сол form, and there was tenso interest came weak, depressed, irritable placency. They should take the as the challenger, getting another and listless. It is the dawn of lead in the matter and try to evolve load, advanced to a strong position womanhood-a crisis in the life a scheme, by which the effects of with 823 to 738,

of every girl-and prompt measures the slump would be minimised. Now it was that Osmund came should be taken to keep the blood Mr. Ho proposed that a Trade Pro-out with a fine spurt, and mado tective, and Investigation Society the biggest broak of the health, be formed. Members of the Exe- contest, scoring 112, mostly off If tue blood is not in a healthy cutive Committee could be appoint- the red, thus getting a lead of 70. condition at this critical stage the ed to co-operate in tackling the This supremo offort, which entire body becomes ill-nourished and problem.

ly altered the complexion of the grave disorders may result. If No Need For Independent Action.match, bringing the champion the health of the body is not within 120 of the goal, was onthu-maintained by the flow of pure The vice-Chairman, Mr. J. Msiastically applauded. Yvanovich strong blood, all sorts of evils and Wong, said the remarks of Mr. HO with an excellent spurt got a fine weaknesses.follow, and those may I were, most apt under present 64, but the shampion had the lead to fatal disease. Dr. Wil- elfcumstances, but he confessed game in hand, and eventually liams' Pink Pills have saved that he could not see eye to eye reached the 1,000 with a 35 thousands of young girls from with him as regards the need for &(unfinished), Yvanovich was what might have been life-long separate protective association. then 923.

invalidism or early death." The Chamber would be falling in Presentation of Prizes.

puro and rich with the red tint of

They are a blood-builder of un- equalled richness, strongthening weak nerves and producing the liberal supply of red, healthy blood which a girl noods to sustain

its duty if it let matters pertain- At the conclusion of the game, ing to trade out of its purview. Mr. W. Logan presented the prizes Members could rest assured that, to the winner, the runner-up and if proper representations were the two semi-finalists. He thank made to them, the Chamber would ed. all the officials for the assist- har strength. Dr. Williams' Pink give close attention to any matterance they had rendered during Pilla bave proved their value which members might bring up. the course of the tournament, and over and over again to young

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to his mind there was hardly need pleasure of witnessing that ever for the formation of "a separateing it was interesting the whole association for the maintenance of way through, and was in doubt

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Mr. Ho lu That is not my idea reached. His sympathies went out at all. The association which to Mr. Ivanovich, who played a propose is not intended to be very fine uphill game. Looking separate organisation, as shown at the Challenge Cup, Mr. Logaz by my suggestion that members of said he found only two names in. the Executive Committee be asked scribed upon it. 1, was won first by Yvanovich, than by Osmund,

to serve.

It was finally decided, that the then by Yvanovich again and for the last three times by Osmund.

"proposal be left to the Executive This showed conclusively that

Committee.

they were the billiard players of Mr. Ho Kwong said that apropos the Colony.

of the vice-Chairman's appèùl 'for

Mr. Logan, then presented the more members-(reported in an-championship trophy to Mr. 09- other column)-he would like to rund the runner-up prize to Mr. any a few words on the policy of Yvanovich and prizes for the semi- the Chamber. He differed from analists to Mr. S. C. Kwok ang the vice-Chairman that any formal Mr. Ng Sze-cheong. The latter. representations were necessary be-also won the prize for the highest fore the Chamber would act. He break, Osmund's effort of 112, considored that no such impetus awing to having been made in the should be needed, provided the challenge round,' not counting. matter related to public welfare: Choors for both the winner and If auch a policy was followed he the loser were heartily given. had no doubt the membership would steadily increase.

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The Chairman (Mr. Li Yau- In the former he thought it was taun) raid distinction should be desirable that those interested drawn between matters concerning should first write to the Chamber.. on particular line of trade and The discussion then droppodi

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GOOD PRICES FOR SAMSHUIPO LOTS.

At the China Auction Rooms. yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. V. M. R. da Sousa sold by auction two lots of property situate at Samshulpo, the sale being od by briek bidding.

TAGG OF TAGG'S ISLAND. The death of Mr. Harry Tagg removes a familiar figure of mark-Thames-side. He came of a family of boat-builders and watermen which has for many years been connected with East Molosoy and Hampton Court. Mr. Tagg started life from a modost position, but,

The Brat proporty, New Kow- loon Inland Lot No. 221, with an area of 4,320 square feet and a Crown rontal of $20, was started

at an upset price of $20,000. From developed an exceptional, busi- this it rose by $250 bids to $21,-ness acumen and, at the time 500, at which figure it was knook of his death, was a man of od down to Mr. Sam Kam.. considorable means. He was for The second lot, No. 223, with long the proprietor of Tang's an aros of 9,810 square foot and a Islaud," 80 wall known to Crown rontal of $40, was put up frequentors of the river at at an upset price of $50,000. From Hampton Court, and also owned this figure it rose steadily by $250 Tagg's Hotel at Hampton Court bide to the sum of 852,250, and bridge, which, at the end of the chon advanced by a bid of $750 to last century, was in great favour $53,000. Bids of $250 brought this with members of the theatrical figuro up to $53,750 and a bid of profession, who ran a four-in-hand $1,250 advanced it still further to there daily from Piccadilly-oireus

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