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HONGKONG BASEBALL'

DOME STRIKES-OUT- FOURTEEN.

[BY "WANDERER. "]

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1925.

OBITUARY.

SINGAPORE: SHARES.

MR. HO SAI-ON,"

The friends of the familly will

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been

THE RUBBER OUTLOOK..

We are advised by the Hong- learn with the deepest regret of kong Small Investors' Share and the death of Mr., Ho Sai-on, Real Estate Co. that their Singapore. seventh son of Mr. Ho Kom-tong, agents report by Saturday's meil The fiery sun's rays quickly at the early age of 22 years. Mr. that a comparatively quiet week wilted the crease out of their Ho Sai-on was a member of the has been recorded in rubber shares. On The London and New York com- neatly pressed knickerbockers, St. John's Ambulance Corps. but the enthusiasm of the base-July 31st he took part in a drill modity quotations have ball fans was not scorched in any with his fellow members and the weaker," In Singapore, however, way. There were three longue following day he became ill, suffer with the Increase standard al- gamos over the week-end and ing from a broken blood vessel. lowance interpreted as a negligible Even the best of medical skill was release, a steadier undertone, clos- they ended according to form.

Ishimatsu, the pitching ace of unavailing, and he passed away ing with good inquiries is fully re- flected in the shares while a few the Japanese nine, credited him-to-day at 11:30 am.

Mr. Ho was educated in Queen's of the better class stöcks have self with a further victory, and in sevan innings he 'allowed but College and was a member of the good investment Inquiries.

In the metal market, with labour three.hits.

staff of Messrs. Arnold. and Co.l The Japanese sluggers hit He was well liked for his quiet troubles overhanging uncertainty freely for olovon hits and sixteen and congenial disposition and was is the keynote, Industrials con- runs, and, getting quickly off the young man who always took the tinue with good inquiries and quota- mark, led by eleven runs to five liveliest interest in public welfare tions generally are firmer with at the end of the forth, and sixteen work. During the strike he took the supply regulating exchanges. to five at the close. Honda S. Hachiuma, and Akiyama made an active part in the St. John's A fair amount of business is re- the left side of the field an air-Ambulance Corps, and only a short corded.

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Loans have buyers at

tight hazard, though a rather me before his fatal illness he good quotations with only small wide gap is left at the initial sack. passed his first-aid examination. parcels in view.

Against the Volunteers, the At the time of the regrettable Pa

Rubber quotations on the 12th Yanks drew out their big guns Hing Fong disaster he worked un-August in Singapore currency and pounded away for five innings tiringly together with his father were as follows: Brogas are in out of six." Dome pitched at his in bringing relief to the victims. vory best and struck out fourteen

of a bat pile of twenty-one. Four 29, Conduit Road, at 11 am. on innings consecutively were the Wednesday. The cortege will pass cricket ground, Volunteers blanked, but Stewart, the University Burns and Curtis. wiped the Pokfolum, at 11:45 a.m. whitewash off the wail, and Owen) Hughes and Stewart tonk con- Hiderable pains to further reduce the, deficiency in the sixth.) Hongkong scored 0,3,1,4,3,3,

At the end of the third inning of Sunday's genio, the Chinese had gained a load of seven runs, two in the second and five in the third having put the game on ice for them.

The Filipinos were hold in an airtight compartment for five of seven times at bat, but they made Valiant efforts in the closing stages without at any time look ing likely to orient themselves, The Filipinos lost their second game in as many matches by five

runs, to seven.

TO-MORROW'S. MEETING.

A PERTINENT POINT. We have received the following| letter for publication:

SHIPPING TROUBLE.

good demand up to $1.15, sellers The funeral is to take place from asking $1.20, and Bassetts have the same quotation. Bukit Jelotongs can be placed at $1.05, and offer at $1.10. Jeran Kuantans changed hands in quantity round 96 cents, closing in demand at the figure, with sellers at $1.00. Malaka Pindas made $2.35, buyers over. Craiglelens have been active round $1.32% middle... Mentakabs have! good enquiries up to 35 cta, and offer at 371⁄2 cts. Punggors charged hands at $1.80 with fur- ther buyers. Tumbalaka can bel placed at 1.10; with sellers at $1.15. Ulu Pandans have exchanges at} $1.00.

Ulu Benuts changed hands freely up to 66 cts., with few sellers!

AUSTRALIAN PREMIER'S

TELEGRAM.

Melbourne, Aug. 23.

In response to a "request by Mr. Havelock-Wilson and British hipowners, Mr. Bruce has tele- graphed urging the State Pres miers' protection for seamen desir- ing to carry out agreed contracts, opining that it is

unthinkable

that they can admit the principle of Australians being entitled to dictate wages conditions to any British industry, and urging the seamen to refuse to be the tools of extremists, whose action it is hoped the Australian trade anionists will condemn.-Reater.

COMMUNISTS.

FRENCH GOVERNMENT Sir, I have read with deep interest the draft of the telegram CONTINUES STRONG ACTION. which it is suggested should be

Paris, Aug, 23. approved by to-morrow's public

The Government's energetic meeting for despatch to the Prime) Minister. In general terms it action against the Communists

at close. The better class counters | huve been quiet. Pajams tan bel placed at $8.75, sellers nsking 30.00: Tapahs made $18.00 buyers: over. Bukit Kepongs are wanted at $2.80 cum., few offering, In- dragiris offer at $3.15, with en- quiries at $7.90... Kempas can be placed at $6.90, and offer at $6.10. New Scudais made $2.45, buyers over. Sungei Bagans have buyers at $2.80, a few offering 10 cts.

over.

HONGKONG FISH.

SEIZED IN CANTON.

The following from a recent opvers most of the ground extre continues unabated. Yesterday issue of the Canton Gazette in mely well, but there is, in my wo British, two Spanish and five most illuminating :-

Bulgarian communists were ex-"On August 10, two junks opinion, one vital omission.

secretly arrived with a great "I therefore make a strong pelled. appeal to those who have the The Echo de Paris says that an quantity of imported fished from matter in hand to incorporate in dificiul of the Soviet Embassy and Hongkong for attempted sale in of the Canton. As soon as the Strike the telegram Hongkong's expec-also a son of a member

delegation were Committed learned this, pickets tation that the Imperial Govern-Russian Trude ment will adhern, without the among those arrested at a meeting were sent to detain the junks. least wavering, to the assurance of Georgian Communists on Fri-The Strike Committee has stated Both were released on the before that during the suspension given in the House of Commons day.

on July 1st by Mr. Austen Cham-intervention of the Soviet Em-of communication with Hong- berlain, when he stated, in reply bassy-Reuter.

to questions, that any discussion a

of such largo issues as the revi-i sion of Treaties, ate,, is impossible, until the Chinese Government have taken stops to put an end to the present anti-foreign agit- tions and have shown their ability to enforce law. and order and respect for the Treaty rights of the Powers.

SWIFT CYCLING.

PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. >

Amsterdam, Aug 23. The world's professional hundred The plain, fucts of the cash are that our Treaty rights are being kilometres" cycling championship! absolutely flouted, and it seems was won by Grassin France) in to me that unless and until the eighty minutes and four-fths Contral Government takes some seconds.

definite steps for the rest ration:

Shock (Holland)

came

second

of those rights there cannot be and Seros (France) was third. the slightest obligation rosting

kong, no one should be allowed to trade with the Imperialists. It is reported that the two junks| detained by the pickets are now! anchored in the Penri River awaiting trial. The goods are. worth more than $100,000,"

MOROCCO FIGHTING.

RIFFIAN COAST BOMBARDED.

Madrid, Aug. 23. A communique says airmen' After the race, it was discovered and a battleship yesterday.carried on the Powers to consider making that Crassin's bicycle was damaged, out a most vigorous bombard fresh concessions to China. If and another kilometre would have ment of the Riffian coast opposite

serious Alhucemas, seriously damaging) this Conference takes place before exposed the rider to a

anti-foreignism and the ignoring accident. Reuter.

of Treaty obligations are finally suppressed, the whole issue will become befogged and a fine oppor- tunity lost for bringing the Go. verament of China to its senses.

knack of Politicians have

assurance

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HONGKONG. CRICKET CLUB.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following Debentures were 'drawn at the Pavilion on Friday, the 21st August, 1926- 229 335

728 634 620 441 1 1181

447 586 233 338

629 736 7 123

€38 742 449 645 .13 -124 238 343

740

468

550 653 754

772

681 774 694

780

14 138

244 346

452

641 546

17

142

252 849

548

645 749

35

160 +255

951

*;

459

.

37 154

256

460 355

551

659

769

43 164

262

857

463 553

-661: 768

47 167

-263

358

467 - 567

679 760

49

173 264

875

468.565

51 174268

376'

472 567

the enemy artillery. The Riftis replied to the battleship's fire.- Reuter.

57

270 176

378

474 585

695 785

04

183

275

379

480

689

696 · 797

65 193 282

386

480 592.

697

FRENCH DEBTS.

66

73

297 298 80 206 304

490 283 399 104 198 79.201

408 498

596

207 309

413 500 603

698 593 495 402

.594 403 497 595 703 810 705811 708 818.

799 802

701

806.

63.

215

816.

424

507

604

710.

821

B& 216 310

426

611 606 711

B24

91

217 820 427

B15 609 713 825

95 218 324 429

612 717 828

906 840.

M. CAILLAUX LEAVES FOR

LONDON.

t overlooking plodges, but in this instance Hongkong must make it clear to the Prime Minister that

Paris. Aug, 28. Maldita regards Mr. Chamberlain's

the considered M. Caillaux departed, for London! polley of the Government and, as at midday, for the debt discussions, suoh, one which will be litorally without revealing any hint as to fulfilled.

what proposals he intended to make, Yours, etc.

though he told journalists that if FIRST THINGS FIRST.

a gentleman's offer meant onel Hongkong, Aug, 24th, 1925. which could be fulfilled, such an

offer he would make. He em-i phasised his confidence in the spirit

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MINISTER KILLED

IN MOTOR ACCIDENT,

Riga, Aug. 23. M.Moierowicz, the Latvian Foreign Minister, has been killed; in a motor accident. Reuter.

TRAIN SMASH.

ANOTHER ACCIDENT IN FRANCE

Dijon, Aug, 23. The express from Paris collided with a stationary train in a siding, and there were several casualties. —Router...

517 524 613 723 224 328 440 527 614

99. 228 827 483

614 720

112 Holders of Drawn Debentures who desire to be paid on the 28th "August, 1925, are requested to inform the Treasurers, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming on or before Thursday, the 27th August, 1925.

"And NOTICE is hereby given that the Debentures numbered as above which are not cashed on the 28th August, 1925, will be paid an the 28th February, 1926, after which date they will cease to bear

To-day's weather report states of fairness of Britain, and said he that a severe typhoon is situated would be inspired by a determina-in the eastern extremity about tion to uphold France's traditional 120 miles west of the Bonins, reputation for honesty, while bear-moving north-eastward another interest. ing in mind the past and the typhoon or depression is stunted rights derived from that past. He to the east of northern Luzon," would enter the negotiations from direction unknown.. The forecast the standpoint of permanent friend- up till noon to-morrow is -E.

winds, moderate; fair. ship-Reuter.

By Order of the Committee,

Powelling

Telephone C. 3146,

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Ladie's and Children's Dept.

In order to make room for our new stock,

we are holding a

SPECIAL CLEARANCE SALE

in these Departments,

GOODS MARKED

REGARDLESS

OF COST.

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ONE WEEK ONLY

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August 22nd to August 29th.

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