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HAPPY YAKERY

BORDER INCIDENT.

BOAT AGAIN: FIRED UPON.

Police Strengthened.

A rowing boat, manhed by Chi, nese constables and in charge of a European officer, was fired upon from the Chinese bank whilst Patrolling the Shumchun river this morning.

A telephone message to the above effect has been received at Police Headquarters but details are still "being awaited.

It appears that the boat in

ques- tion was one recently put into com-

IMPERSONATING

POLICE.

ONE MONTH'S HARD LABOUR.

Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morn- Ing, an unemployed Chineso was charged with impersonating a police officer and with assaulting a coolie employed at the Youmail Police Station.

The complainant alleged that he met the defendant in Reclamation Street, on Sunday, when the latter requested the complainant to sub- mit to a search, which he did. The defendant stated that he was

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The above picture shows the 2.5.

The vessel was built by Mesars.,

The s.s. Narkunda, which carries

mission for patrol service on the police officer and, not satisfied with Narkunda, one of the largest vessels Harland and Wolff Ltd. at Bella crew of 457, is commanded by

SINGLE: COPY 10 CENTS $36 PER ANNUM

THE YUE YING WA.

FATE NOW PRACTICALLY

CERTAIN...

Ten days have elapsed since the sa. Yue Ying Wa left Holhow for

"THREE OF BAMBOOS.”

CHINESE TERM OF CONTEMPT.

Woman Fined,

Recently a Chinese special 'con

Hongkong and it would appear that stable had occasion to complain to

the fears for her safety, expressed

in our Issue of Friday, have turned out to be only.too true, "

the Magistrate that he had beau

called "the three of bamboosh mah-jongg term which is expressivo The 9.3. Lim Chow saw lifeboats of contempt, and to-day a Chinese drifting on August 9th and, though special district guard also had a she was unable to get near enough similar complaint to bring against.› to read the names painted thereon,

a young Chinese woman, who was it is practically certain that the charged with disorderly conduct. boats are flotsam from the ill-fated vessel.

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border river. It was manned byanding nothing Incriminating on of the P. and O. fleet ever to put fast, her keel being laid in 1920. Captain H. G. Evans, R.N.R.; her the H.M.S. Hermes have scoured the of opprobrium was used from

four men, including the European in charge. The report states that

the complainant's person, he saulted-him--

ag-into Hongkong, which is expected to arrive here, alongside the Kow-

to-morrow morning. It will be remembered that in February of last year the s.8. Naldera, which is a sister ship to the Narkundn, camo to Hongkong much interest being evinced in her appearance,

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According to the evidence given before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, at Since that date airplanes from the Central Magistracy, the term 581.4 feet, her breadth 69.4 feet Purser is Mr. C. Delmar-Cavendish district in the hope that these passing car towards a solicitor'a Her length between uprights is and moulded depth 40.75 feet. She and her Chief Engineer, Mr. A. R. boats might be located, but so far clerk, who was doing duty as a The defendant; in answer to the loon Wharf, at about nine o'clock is a vessel of 18,227.tons British Stuart. The vessel has accom- their efforts have met with no special guard in the Pokfulam dia. the shooting took place near

register, with a displacement of modation for 444 1st-class passen- Lokmachau, where a labour picket charge, said that he was under

22.000 tons on a normal draft of

success. gers, who are almost entirely berth- fired upon the boat, but fortunately the misupprehension that the come

27.7 feet. Fully laden, her dis- placement is about 24,000 tons.

ed in single and two-berth cabins, į plainant was an 'acquaintance and without effect. The

Her cruising speed is about 18 and 247 2nd-class passengers, been posted a notice to mariners returned, with what result it has he asked what he was carrying in

Hier engines which were berthed in single, two-berth, three-pointing out that the vessel is" ten not been learned,

his parcel in a friendly manner. Narkunda is a much later vessel. also built by Messrs. Harland & berth and four-berth cabins. days overdue, and requesting all Mention of Lokmachau recalls a

After hearing the evidence his and of a heavier tonnage, thus be-Wolf Ltd. are of 18,000 H. P. and The s.s. Narkunda is chiefly em-masters to keep a good look-out for

ing the largest P. and O. ship ever the diameter of her propellers 19 ployed in the Company's Mall Ser- similar affair which occurred as

Worship passed sentence of one

to visit Hongkong.

3", with a pitch of 23 feet.

vices to india & Australia.

her and to report any information; recently, as last Friday when, at month's hard labour,

obtained to the Harbour Master.

Are was

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the same point, a police patrol

motor boat was fired upon.

On enquiries, at Police Head-ANOTHER POLICE RAID,

quarters this morning, a Telegraphi

representative was informed that IDLERS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. whilst no "extraordinary". mea-f

sequence

OPIUM CASE.

SAMPAN WOMAN'S

ALLEGATIONS,

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The knots.

VAST PROPERTY. DEÁL

SALE OF MOROCCAN-

INTERESTS.

Berlin, Aug. 17.

MACAO PEACEFUL..

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SHIPS SAILING, BUT LITTLE TRADE.

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CORRESPONDENCE,

HOW MUCH LONGER?

Sir,--How much longer are we The shipping communications Britons going to stand being in-

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At the Harbour Office has now

BELGIUM'S DEBT.

NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.

Plymouth, Vermont, Aug. 17. After a two hours conference at

HOME CRICKET.

The

KENT'S EASY WIN.

London, Aug, 17. . Playing at Cheltenham, Kent beat Gloucester by an innings and 47 runs. The scores were:

Gloucester, 71 and 300. Kent, 418.

trict. The occupant of the car, a young Chinese woman, was under stood to say that on account of his obesity, "the three of bamboos could never catch up with the car." The special guard intercepted the car on its return, and took the woman to the police station.

The defondant told the Magis- trate that she knew the com plainant, a statement which was denied by the latter. She was fined $25.

NEW SHIPS.

sures have been taken in con- Early this morning military Reuter learns that a gigantic between Macao and Hongkong sulted by a lot of schoolboys and

The driver of the car, who of the amount of indiscri-cordon comprised of men, drawn financial deal, probably the biggest are being maintained without coolies? How much longer are

possesses a public licence, was ined from the Dust Surreys was thrown after the war, is at present being hitch, and the numerous threaten merchants, both British and Chin- minate firing from across the round a block of houses in Wanchat negotiated, whereby an Anglo- ing letters which officers of the ese, going to sit down and twiddle the Presidential homestead with

$50 for driving within prohibited border, the strength of the border for the purposes of another raid American syndicate, the names of vessels received a few weeks ago their thumbs, while Bolsheviks Mr. Mellon and Senator Smoot, who hours, the Magistrate being inform. police has been added to by the organised by the police authorities whose members are not disclosed, is have not resulted in any attempts flout them right and left and stop reported on

the Belgian debt ed that he had had no fewer than The uren selected was enclosed by purchasing the entire property of on the part of intimidators. The all their trade?

How many negotiations, President Coolidge seven, previous convictions. addition of another European ser- the Prays East on the north, by the Mannesmann Brothers in the inter-port trade with Chinese more years of our lives are we made a statement to pressmen that geant who has been detailed for Queen's Road East on the south, Spanish zone of Morocco and the points is still interrupted, but going to waste out in China wait- the progress was satisfactory and

that hardly affects the Portuguese ing for the country to settle down? no deadlock had developed. service in the Sheungshui and Sha-and by Gresson Street and Ship's Riff.

The vast property includes har in any pase

colony more than previously, as China has been trying to. settle conference Street on the West and East. taukok districts.

18 re-assembling to- there is little her large number of idlers were taken boar works at Alhucemas and else-trado passing, even

own affairs aver since the morrow, when a final agreement can into custody,

where, zinc, sulphur and other Hongkong and Macao, owing to what result?.

between downfall of the Monarchy. With be expected.-Reuter. Captain Armstrong, M.C. com- mines, and large tracts of agricul-the general commercial blockade.

ON EUROPE-FAR EAST RUN. manded the detachment of the East tural land, The reason for the The increased vigilance on the and showed a lead to other na It is time British intervened Surreys co-operating with the police sale is reported to be the unsettled part of the Chinese authorities,

We are informed by. Messrs. in the raid, whilst the searches in situation in the country. Mannes, however, continues unabated, and Chinese should welcome British tions/ A large body of influential

Dodwell and Co.. that on Monday the houses were supervised by the mann's, not seeing any prospect of strikers who desire to return to

next there is due to arrive. here the CS. P. (Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, carrying on without political com- this Colony via the Portugues0 intervention to help China put her

new motor ship Esquilino owned by We can intervene 6.LE), the A. D. C.. 1. (Mr. L. H. plications, intend concentrating settlement are finding that outlet house in order.

the Lloyd Triestino S. N. Co. and V. Booth), and the 2nd A. S. P. (Mr. their activities in the Balkans fairly effectively barred.

with every justification. Now, is

now on her maiden trip from Triesto W. R. Scott).

Router."

Wake up Eng As for the general position, our opportunity.

to the Far East. This vessel is Macao remains

land and fight this blasted Bol- practically

the first of four similar ones under- unaffected, there never having shevism. Let's have War and oc

construction at the San Rocco PRINCE IN ARGENTINE been any form of a strike cupy Canton to start with.

Shipyards, Trieste, for the Lloyd in the Colony. Io conver- have a wonderful record. Let's

Triestino S. N. Co., all of which sation with a gentleman who in live up to it and be men, not

are to be placed on the Far Eastern ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME. in close touch with events in that cowardly politicians."

place, a Telegraph representativo Will all who want to join an Freeman took six wickets at a cost

In the first innings of Gloucester, service, Buenos Aires, Aug. 17, was told this morning that there Anti-Bolshevik Association whose of 34 runs.

Launched in January of this year. Escorted by the Argentine navy is very little likelihood of any objects are to forcibly eject all in for second knock, Dipper com- months and is a passenger and

When Gloucester wont she was, completed within alx. and also aeroplanes, and steamers trouble breaking out, owing to the Bolshevism from China and every piled 52 and Hammond 81, with freight vessel of 10,500 tons fitted Hearing parties of British, French firm measures whigh In case in which five stone and others, the Prince of Wales Portuguese

the other part of the world, send their Bloodworth coming out top in the with two double acting four stroke As the result of her accusations cutters were charged before Mr. arrived aboard the Curlew, and was mediately took. A report which Telegraph as soon as possible, with Freeman was again persistent, engines of 5,800 hp. which ensure in names in to me care of Hongkong batting with a contribution. of 82. Burmeister and Wain type Diesel against the boatswain and another Magistracy this morning, with the

E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon enthusiastically welcomed. Reuter is generally accepted as correct a view to a mass meeting to ask capturing six wickets for 114 runs. a speed of 18 knots, member of the crew, both these men murder of a fellow workman, at

Buenos Aires, Aug. 17. is to the effect. that, when the the Government to declare war on For Kent, Woolley knocked up a appeared before the Magistrate on Ma Tau Kok, on the 16th July, the noisily welcomed, with crashing curred, the Governor of Macao This is the only possible solution Collins 68.--Reuter.

The Prince of Wales was trouble on the 8.8. Sui Tai oc- the present Canton Government. splendid 176, Hardinge 18 and a similar charge this morning.

The evidence offered, was that an the defendants, who were all dis-ships, the whistles of a score of guilds in the city that, in the only way to restore, our prestige grown offered no evidence against salutes by the Argentinian war notified the beads of the fitoen to the present situation, and the Indian watchman, saw the female defendant loitering on board thei

vessala in the harbour, the drone event of any outbronk, they ship in a suspicious manner, and The murder was committed late of aeroplanes cireling overhead, would be held responsible, and

in China-Yours, etc on the night of July 16th, when and shouts of welcome from the the most drastic measures would as the result of a search the opium an unknown Chinese assaulted the packed main street, through be taken if necessary. This ap-

Hongkong, August 17, 1925. was found" canceated under her deceased with a bamboo pole and which the Prince slowly drove pears to have had the desired jacket. The discovery was re- then threw him into the sea.

amid a shower of flowers; not offent, ported to the Captain, who order-i

Generally speaking; the Macao SHARE ENQUIRY COMMISSION: to montlon the clicking of the inevitablo cameras and authorities are prepared for any kinematographs.

oventualities, whether on the The olty in the evening was border or in the settlement itself, brilliantly illuminated."

The and so far they have not had any

A haul of opium figured in a charge against a simpan woman,

the Kowloon! who appeared at Magistracy this morning. Thef accused said the drug had been given to her by the boatswain of the ship on which she was arrested. the 8.8. Channan, it consisted of 90 tnels of raw opium.

Carged before Mr. E. W. Hamil- ton, the woman pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of the cor traband, and was remanded.

ed the members of the crew to parade on deck for identification, subsequent upon the story of the wordan. She picked out a quarter- master, whom she alleged gave her the oplum, and accused another man who was away and not on parade. search was instituted, and the boatswain, the only absent member

MURDER CHARGE.

FIVE STONE WORKERS DISCHARGED,

charged.

STINNES FUNDS.

AMERICAN NEGOTIATIONS,

Berlin, Aug. 17,

cf the brew, was found hiding While Herr Edmund" Stinnes is between the bunkers in, the ship's continuing his efforts to get finan-

agino-rbom.

clal naalstance from the Prussian Both men wero remanded until Government to prevent the closing to-morrow, when Mr. S. Fitzroy will down of his motor works, it is reported that the representative of appear for the defence,

authorities

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ANTI-PHILANDERER.

sevan

aft.

length between perpendiculars, 450 The principal dimensions are

feet; ovor-all 4672 feet; maximum width 57 feet; and moulded depth 35 feet. The hull is divided into. watertight compartments, "INFECTIOUS DISEASE. with two tanks running fore and The double bottom extends. the whole length of the vessel and is divided up for the carriage" oz fuel, fresh water and water ballast. Saloon passengers to the number of 42 only will be carried and the It is hereby proclaimed by order spaciousness of the cabin accom- Council that Shanghai is a place The cabins (containing double or of His Excellency the Governor-in-modation is a feature of the ship. Prince was entertained to a ban. trouble to contend with, the unaider the stock and share transac at which "an infectious or con- single beds only) as well as the quot at Government House, rest in Chine finding a very small tions, I beg to point out that al-tagious disease prevails, states a dining saloon are situated well which was followed by a tattoo. echo in the old colony.

•Reuter.

OBITUARY.

London, Aug. 17. The death has occurred of Major-|

Sir-With reference to the ap- pointment of the Committee to con

though the Stock Exchange has

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QUARANTINE REGULATIONS .AGAINST SHANGHAI.'

two representatives on the Cam-overnment Gazette Extraordinary mittee the Sharebrokers' Associa-published this morning. To-day's weather forecart is:-

tion is unrepresented and, as S.W. winds, moderate; cloudy, possible recommendation may be. occasional rain”.

some form of amalgamation of the Attempted "

two exchanges, it la important " on the "squeeze.

that the Sharebrokers' Association part of a foreign constable up to.

a big American automobile concern General John Baillie Dickson, recently employed by the Chi- should be represented. is contracting with Herr Stinnes Reuter

noso Maritimo Customs" Was I would also point out that nel- Rasuming the enquiry into the with a view to the purchase of

The lato Maj-Gen. John Baillie Shanghai, when Charles Fletcher Anance the carrying of most shares allored at H. M. Police Court, ther the Chinese brokers, who the entire works biroumstances of the death of Li

and their Ballantyne Dlekson, C.B., C.M.G., was charged before Mr. G. W. in the Colony, nor the clients of extension for the Sze, Ista of No. 12, Granville of the

Lord of the Manor of Keevil, was King, O.B.E., the Magistrate, the brokers are represented at all. Ro, who died from the effects

musa production of an overdose of opium on the cheap cars, which are badly needed (Bengal Cavalry) in 1860. He sum of $20 from Chung Chi-gun who have spoken to me on the of born in 1842 and entered the Army with attempting to obtain the in the opinion of many people 7th, July, Mr. E. W. Hamilton,

in Germany.

served with distinction in the Zula as a reward for releasing a ferry above subject the Commission itting as Coroner at the Kowloon Meanwhile the workers are still war, the Nile Expedition, and South boat which had been seized for should be strengthened by the in agistracy this morning, return deliberating Edmund's offer of two Africa, after a spell as G.O.C.alleged overcrowding. He was clualon of representatives of the

verdiet of suleide while of million marks worth of shares, Straits Settlements. His S. African found guilty, and the maximum above classes. Yours etc., found mind, following an ill-though they have not received last commend was the 4th Cavalry sentence of four months was

BLAXTON Brigade,]

pissed.

Hongkong, 17th. August, 1925,

mond week's wages fully-Router,

FRENCH TRADE.

COMPARATIVE FIGURES;

Paris, Aug. 17. The French Imports for the first seven months of 1926 totalled

amidship on the hurricane deck

which covers about two-thirds of the length of the vessel.

In addition, passengers' needs are amply catered for by a well appoint- ed drawing room," smoking room, reading room and observation verandah which are situated on tho boat deck.

Mr. Frank H. Duok, the famous tons; against 22,919,657,000 francs through yesterday on the Fron 21,870,072,000 francs and 28,357,703 wild animal collector, passed and 38,607,678 tons in the same travelling to Singapore and Onl

ident Harrison on which he is period last year.

Exports were 25,108,788,000 ts. He is an animal collater francs and 17,628,989 tons, against mala like a man coliucts orders par excellence. He collects ani- 24,244,381,000 francs and 10,082,202 for goods, and le known all over fons Hares

the United States for hiă promi