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SHANGHAI ALL OUT FOR 167,

LEAD OF 22.

FOUNDED 1981

Ro.. 12.813

一拜禮 ̇號八十月五英港香

MONDAY

MAY

18,

1925

日六廿月四

BINGLE; COPY 10°OINTE $30 PER AUNUM

THE RAILWAY.

LOAN GLUT.

PEAK PENALISED,

"COMPARISONS WITH

KOWLOON.

We have received the following letter for publication:-

from Sir, I gather columns that the chief lesson to

your

DUPRE WILLING.

COMING TO HONGKONG SOON.

PROSPECTS OF THROUGH TRAFFIC.

ASSISTANCE GIVEN.

It is interesting to find ro.

COMING FINANCIAL INDIGESTION.

SIBERIAN MAIL.

WORKING WELL NOW.

4

BRAVE LAD.

SAVES DROWNING GIRL.

ago

The mail despatched from Home by the Siboriaa routs on the 25th April roached hero this CAN DO BETTER.

OUTFLOW OF GOLD. morning, after being 23 days in HIS SECOND RESCUE

transit. Though this time is by. no means a record compared with London, May 17. Wo have to-day received a

At about 6 pm. yesterday, a Nervousness in the City owing pre-war days, it indicates an im Chinese girl about 14 years On the first innings in the be derived from the recent fire

slippod and

foll Interport cricket, match being on the Posk is that householders letter from Andro Dupro, the forances in the Caxton Gazette to

boxer who recently assistanco being rondered by the to the steady outflow of gold from provoment in the Siberian mail of

the harbour opposito played at Shanghai, the home should provide their own scheme French

Two Blue Buildings. At the team has a lead of 22 runs over of protection against fire by in-fought a draw with C..P. O. Jim Hongkong authorities towards the Bank of England last has been service, considering presont con- into Hongkong. Nowa to that effect stailing chemical extinguishers. Cartlidge, in which he says he the rosumption by the Chinese allayed by the Bank's'purchasing ditions in that country, has been received here by Mr. While I must agree with the hopes to be in Hongkong again section of the through service on £1.610,000 in gold bars, thus other mails sent by this route, time, quite a strong current was LS. Greenhill, Hon. Secretary soundness of this advice, it is very soon "to make another good the Kowloon Canton Railway, reducing the not offluz since the since its re-establishment by the running and the girl was seen in Our contemporary mentions the embargo on the export of gold was Soviet officials, have takon 21 difficulties. Some boys who wore swimming nearby made no at- of the Hongkong Cricket Club, in somewhat porturbing to observe showing."

Writing from Shanghai, Dupre possibility of care and locomo- removed to £551,000 but under. I days in transit,

Delivery has been quite up to tempt to save the drown- a telegram received just before that dwellers on the Peak are

Tao tiffin.

ponalised in that they are called says he is glad that a good opinion tives being lent by the British soc-writers who are saddled with 85

вод of Mr. T80 The Shanghai telegram, which upon to tako greater risks, than was formed of his abilities during tion to expedite the express service. par cent.ofthe New Zealand seven expectations so far, with the or- ing girl, but Master

bis Hongkong visit and that the A Telegraph representative en million sterling loan are seriously coption that with ovary mail Shu-wa was despatched at 12.10 p.m.states the Kowloon community.

to this possibility perturbed at the prospect of many received here by the Siberian Tean-tai, who happened to be that the home team were all dis- Once upon a time it was said public would like to see him quired as

of about half-a-dozen bags of himself of his coat, "and, missed for 167. Allison did not that Kowloon received but little matched with Cartlidge again. from Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, large blocks of similar stock being route, there has been a shortage passing, immediately divested It is known that Mr. Churchill news matter. The explanation pushing his way through the add to his overnight score of five aseistance from the Goverment "I do not like to make any to-day, and was informed that left on their hands. runs, but Dr. O'Hara kept his when compared to Peak im-apologies for my showing, which, the Hongkong Government is wicket up to the end, being not provements, but that day has knowing myself, was not very doing all it can to assist the Can hopes soon to bring out a further would appear to be that this excited crowd on the Praya, out for 62, which is the highest long since past. In Kowloon good," he says, "and as the ton authorities in their effort to conversion scheme in connection class of mail, which is generally jumped in and swam towards in bringing to tho foot of score so far registored in the now there is a modera Fire sporting public seemed pleased rosume normal operation of the with the five per cent. war loan, sorted out in different bags, is the girl, whom he succeeded

like railway. With this end in view, while the London County Council sent on by a slower train.

To-day, however, the full mail the wall, where both the resouer. match. The rest of "the tail" did Brigade and excellent motor bus with it, it would look

is asking for a loan of six million "not whg very vigorously, for transport, the latter to be im-booming myself to say. I could the British section is quite sterling. An East African loan was received, in addition to seven and the rescued were pullad pared to lend rolling stock, with

After attention, the Torry Wilson was disposed of for proved upon in the near future. have done better.".

able to Dupre further says he would proper safeguards as to its safety, of possibly ten millions sterling bags of news matter which ashore.

proceed three, whilst Barnes had to be The Peak has no Fire Fighting|

to her home with a Tolat satisfied with a "duck." The Unit and totally inadequate trans-like to thank, through the Tele and an undertaking that it will is awaiting issue. South Africa had accumulated in previous girl was

Australian States are said to be

} The following notification is ive. extras were not added to, which port arrangements, as borne out graph, the public which show-not be commandoerad at any time. is preparing for a loan, and two deliveries from London.

Asked whether any of the losses coming on the market. Several to-day made by the Hongkong It is said that several adults indicates that the Hongkong by recent letters in your paper. ed such good sportsmanship

corporations desire to Post General Office Mails and children have been drowned fielding must have been good.. The full Shanghai score was

many for Europe via Siberia are dis- at this spot and that' the boat upon to pay taxos the same as and expresses his great desire to owing to as follows

39 Kowloon people and have a right fight once more in the presencs through service, had been met, industralial issues are practically patched from Shanghai every people in the vicinity are afraid, My Mr. Fletcher replied in the ready, the largest being a four Tuesday at 9 p.m. to connecot to lead assistanco owing to the 16 to expect the usual protection in of such good sportsmen.

ha negativo. He explained, in res-million debenture issue to the with the weekly Siberian express superstitious dread of "water return, and fire appliances should sincerost congratulations," be provided by the Government, adds, are also due to my op pouse to further questions, that Niger Company guaranteed by leaving Harbin on Monday of the devils."

following week. The weekly This is the second life Master After Mr. Sinclair's misfortune it ponent who put up auch a good the Government here was 'keep-Lever Brothers.

ing an account of the damage It is felt that unless the mail from Hongkong for the Teg Shu-wa has saved at

under the general torms offered to investors be Siberian route ie forwarded by the this place, and he 21 was expected that something and clean fight." 24 would be done, but nothing was In the course of further observa-suffered,

congratulated done. Prefessor Forstor's experi- tions, Dupre congratulates the working agreement entered into substantially improved, a con- latest steamer to leave here which be

of general indigestion will enable connection at Shang- bravery. He is, we unders ence is still fresh in mind and Hongkong Boxing Association, between the British and Chinese dition surely we shall not have to quote and especially Mr. Brook, the authorities as joint controllers of will result; but conceding better hai to be made. Letters super- tand,, a student of Class I terms now will jeopardise the scribed Via Siberia" and marked at St. Paul's College and was 0 another unfortunate resident in manager, for having arranged the the Canton-Kowloon Railway,

Shanghai successful in winning the College On enquiry from Dr. H. P. future, therefore the consensus for transmission 10 the future to again pload for pro-fight, which, he was glad to notice,

Championship in tection on the Peak against fire. had been considered the best bout Winslow, the manager of the of opinion appears to be in favour by other steamers will, howevor, Swimming

Thanking you for your courtesy staged in Hongkong for many British section (who has been of a postponement of some of the be forwarded by, euch steaners.

negotiating for some time with larger issues until the monetary So far as bowling is concerned, fin.publishing this,

He concludes his latter by the Canton authorities with a position becomes more clearly the telegram received by Mr.

hoping to be in Hongkong again view to the resumption of the defined. Reuter very soon, and make another good through service) we are informed that no approximate data can be! showing in the boxing game."

given yet for the conclusion of arrangements by which an ex- press service can be re-com- menced. Much might depend on the discussions of the next few days, when it should be possible to estimate the date of normal rosumption..

H. B. Ollerdosson

M. J. Divecha

A. J. W. Evans

Dr. H. H. Morris

J. H. Ralkos

Burn

H. Rogerson

H. W. Allison ...

Dr. W. E. O'Hara, not out

T. W. R. Wilson

E. G. Barnos

..

Extras

0

7

5

9.

167

Greenhill states that Bowkor

took three for 53, Walker three for 21, Rood two for 54 and

People on the Peak are called throughout the whole of the fight, suffered by the British section, Home

the closing of the borrow money, and

Yours etc.,

PREPARE.

Quick two for 23. The wire Hongkong, May 18th, 1925.

added that the wicket was dry and the weather improving.

..

FRENCH DANCER,

The result of the first innings can be considered satisfactory for Hongkong, for 22 is not a lot to be in arrears. Our bowling and fielding bas apparently been TO APPEAR IN HONGKONG. quite effective, and it is to be hoped that the batsmen will do better in their second venture than they did in the first,

HONGKONGS SECOND.

KNOCK

A cable received by the Telegraph this afternoon states

7

CORRESPONDENCÉ

(To the Editor of the "Hongkong

Talograph.") Where Savoir-Vivre is Needed,

Sir, Your correspondent, "Laet but First," is unable to rofute the charge of meanness in his letter to you in the mattor of the Peak) Trame.

A charming Franch dancer, Mlle. Loulou Dailly, is to open a brief season at the Theatre Royal next Saturday, with a company comprising sixteen membors, in-

very some

talented cluding dancora.

fosthor costume. ·|

years.

It would appear from the above that Dupre is quite willing to moet Cartlidge again, and if a return maten were arranged we have no doubt that it would be largely patronised.

ROBBERY AT KOWLOON

CITY.

1

MILITARY MUST NOT INTERFERE.

||

DAVIS CUP MATCHES.

BRITAIN IN SECOND. ROUND.

"1924.

MISSING-LINE LIMERICKS...

Competition Begins To-day.

is to his upon

TEN DOLLARS OFFERED FOR BEST LINE.

name. G

Collect as many Limericks as possible during the current week and send them in addressed to the Editor, with envelopes marked Limerick," not later than noon on Monday next, 25th instant. The result of this week's contest will be announced on Wednesday, the

The rules of the contest are as follows:-

27th instant.

1.-A priza of $10 will be awarded each week to the competitor sending in what, in the opinion of the Judge, is the best last line. The Judge retains the right to divide the prize into two equal por tions in the event of a tie on merit..

r

To-day we begin a new summer diversion for Telegraph readers Warsaw, May 17. In the Davis Cup first round,amely, the Missing-Line Limerick Contest. Below will be found singles, Gordon Lowe (Britain) the first of the Limericks, comprising four lines. Competitors are This Limerick will appear every day this required to add a fifth. beat Foerster (Poland), 6-0,6-0,6-0,

week. You may send in as many efforts as you wish, but each must Cur Canton contemporary and Wheatley beat Szwade; G-2,6-

be cut from the Telegraph, bearing the contestant's name and address. has the following to say about 0,6.0. Britain has thus won this For the best last line, we offer a cash prize of $10 every week. the negotiatione:-.

round by 5 matches to nil, and

The judging of the lines has been kindly undertaken by a woll- THREE MEN CHARGED. Regarding the resumption of meots Denmark in the second known local rhymster. He will not.ses the competitors' names; the

express train service on the round.

Limericks will be sent him with a number affixed in place of the Lowe's victory represents a Entoring the Lee Yun house, ari Canton-Kowloon Railway, tho that the tiffin-time score was 60 Mile. Dailly is said to display for four wickets, on Hongkong's much originality in her dan-ancestral home at Kowloon City. Engineer-in-chief of the railway, Davis Cup record.-Reuter.

Brussels, May 17. second venture.

cing, and she has made a big under cover of the playing of a Mr. B. T. B. Boothby, has been Quick was disposed of for 6, name for herself in South gramophone, six Chloese terror in communication with the Can- In the Davis Cup first round. and · Australia, from lisad the inmates, and, after ton Government. A dispatch Washer and Watson (Belgium) Stewart made 14, Wost scored 4, Africa

verious "and Ramsay knocked up 8; whilst which latter place she has now stealing

articles ran from him draws attention to the boat Haji and Lal (India) 4-6, the not out men were Marris (18) come after a big tour with the away, Threo men, Chan To-ka, necessity for resuming, at the 2-6,6-4,7-5,6-3.— Reuter.

HOLLAND'S SUCCESS. Yeung Sap yat ar 1 Chan Ki, wore earliest, the express service on and Hargreaves (5). Extras wero 5. Williamson Company.

which has suffered

Noordwijk, Mag 17. be charged at the Criminal Session that line Saturday's offering will

In the Davis Cup Competition, "Revuo of the Dances," and the before Mr. Justice Wood this considerable loss as a result of

operations in recent first round, Holland beat Czecho- Rolo numbers by Mile. Dailly morning with participation in the military

2. The Judge's decision must be accepted as final. will include "The Moth on the robbery, and they all pleaded not years. Prior to the rasumption Slovakia by three matches to two of the express service, much will and thus qualifies to meet the

3.-No responsibility will be accepted by the Telegraph for lons Lamp," "A Little Butterfly guilty.

of the Sweden V. or non-delivery of Limericks, Hovering Round the Great The robbery took place on be required for repairing, the winner

and locomotives Switzerland tie in the second

4. No interviews or correspondenco can be entered into raż Flame," an acrobatic dance and April 13th at about 9.20, and tracks, cars her special number, "The Peacock a amall boy, giving evi- which will be beyond the present round.---

In the singles, Timmer defeated garding the Competition.

5. No member of the Telegraph staff is eligible to compete., Dance," in which she will appear dence, said he recognised the financial strength of the Railway

Macenauer by 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. He

6. Coupons, marked "Limericks," must reach the Editor not in a very rich and beautiful voice of Chan Ki, who, he administration

stated, was employed at the Although loans on a small scalo gave a very fine. display, mano- house as a servant for several may be obtained to meet the suvring like a veteran. Kozeluch later than the dates specified thereon. months.

emergency, it is necessary that the beat Diemerkool by 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, Young Sap-yat, in cross-exam- resumption of express service 6-1, 6-1-Reuter, ination, indicated that his defence should be effected would be that he was in prison dication that we have made up; at the time of the robbery and our mind to maintain the railway, theroforo could have taken no According to Mr. Boothby, it part.

may be possible to borrow cary and locomotives from the, British seotion to expedite the resump- ANOTHER DISCOVERY, tion of the express service,.} provided these cars, etc. are to

Sofia, May 17. the solo control

It is officially announced that traffic of the

department

the police have discovered a large without being interiored with sucret store of arms and explos

the in any way. In case

ives, supposedly intended for an commanders of various armios armed insurrection and the blow- undertake to refrain from intering up of bridges and railways. ference, and there is reliablo Considerable money has also been Paris, May 17. guarantee for that, the rosumption found. A message from Foz. says of the express service 'can be forces affected at any moment. The General Froydonberg's Six ran. Stern rode Ptolomy have rolieved the Bou Toument same dispatch solicits the Gover- Second. The course was one mile, post after severe fighting, in the nor's assistance in the matter as The distances were half a length course of which the enemy used the step under discussion means between the winner and second two guns, the fire of which was the life and death of the rail- Mway from a business point of view. badly directed." horse, which was three-quartore

The question is being referred of a length from the third.

Enemy propaganda is becom- Botting was 6 to 1 Faraway and Ghonnnis fronts to the

ing intensified on the Branes and to the various commanders for. east. serious reflection; and when their

Madrid, May 17.

The tribesmen on the Ghonnais replies are to hand, the railway Place betting_was 4 to 5 Pto- front are reported to have been authorities will be informed in Martial law has boon abolishodi

roinforced by 700 000.-Reuter, I due course. throughout the country.Reuter. (lemy Bocond.-Reuter.

It is very seldom that the con- gestion at the Lower Station is so great that one has to miss more than two cars, but if your corres- pondent is not prepared to accept the trifling inconvenience which Peak rosidonts have to put up with, why live there?

FRENCH 2.000 GUINEAS.

DERBY CANDIDATE BEATEN.

The cass is proccoding,

Paris, May 17.

has

aroused

The French Two Thousand MOROCCO BATTLES. be under He exorcisos no strategy in

Guinoas, which boarding the tram at Kennedy enormous interest owing to the Road, which, to a

man, is

participation of the French Derby certainly childish. If any were entitled to, surely it would be candidato Ptolemy the Second, the ladies, but it is evident they profor to take their turn with! the weaker" BOX.

Thanking you for the insertion of this lotter,

Yours etc..

PATIENCE. Hongkong, May 18th, 1925.

PEACE IN SPAIN.

resulted as follows:-

Faraway 1.

Ptolemy Second 2. Trosigny 3.

1 to 3 Ptolemy Socond.

1

SEVERE FIGHTING

REPORTED.

as an in-

od.

BULGARIAN PLOTTERS.

Boveral arrests have been offect-

Reuter.

Last Lines for This Limerick Must Reach the Telegraph Office by Noon on Monday, 25th May, 1925.

WHERE'S

THAT BALL

A golfer who had a moan swing, One golfing cry always would sing,

'Twas "foro" that he'd call, Whon ho tood up the ball,

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 2a. 2. 15/16 Lighting Up-Time.0.57 p.m. Barometer 2 p.m. 29.75 80 Tamperature 2 p.in. Humidity

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