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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THE SHANGHAI COLLISION.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1926.

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Both to Blame..

Shanghai, January 16. The Naval court or inquiry into the collision between the Empress of Asin and the Tungshing on January 11. returned a verdict

that the commanders of both ves- sula were to blame.

As regards the Tungshing, the court considered the master com- milted an error in not altering bis pourse sufficiently 'at an early

nough moment.

(Our Own Correspondent.).

Shanghat, Jan. 16." The denth has occurred aboard the round-the-world tourist ship Belgenland of Mrs. Bradley, one of the most prominent passengers. Death came suddenly, from heart

failure.

MALARIA.

NICARAGUA'S NEW PRESIDENT.

UNITED STATES REFUSE RECOGNITION,

GOLF.

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY COMPETITIONS.

HELIUM FROM AIR.

SCIENTIFIC TRIUMPH FOR

BRITISH FIRM.

Ono more of the great secrets The events in the Chinese New of nature has been successfully Year holiday competitions at probed by British scientists and Managua, Jan. 17. The Congress has elected General Fanling from the 13th to the 15th exploited by a British firm. Emiliano Chamorro to be President of February, are as follow:

For the first time-exoopt, per- of Nicaragua. He was sworn in Course, for members and sub-like Sir William Ramday-the 1. On all three days, on the Oldhaps, in the laboratory of men succession to Carlos Soleranzo

The latter resigned on January scribers, running beger pool, $1 British Oxygan Company, at their 13th, after Congress had impeached limited. Ten per cent will go to have extracted pure helium from. and exiled Vice-President Sacas the Club, 60 per cent to the win the air.

per card. The entries are un- North Wembley works, claim to

The court says that although

Mrs. Bradley was the wife of on charges of consplrucy agains ner and 30 to the second. the Empress was navigated in a Mr. Ed. R. Bradley, the famous

the peace of Nicaragun.

The company has employed a 2. On all three days, on the santanilke and proper manner. American racing man, of Lesing notwithstanding the United States for members

This election was carried through Old Course, after 12.10 p.m. only huge dimensions, sucking in the [power engine, with a flywheel of the commander should have step- ton, Kentucky, who is also the

and subscribers, atmosphere, to he pel or reduced speed the moment proprietor of the Palm Beach announced that it would "automati- bogey.

Government having previously Sanghui

afterwards foursomes against soparated into its various gases. when he first ported his helm.(Florida) Casino..

Quarter of combined cally withdraw recognition from handicap:

Helium is rogarded as the one unlimited entrios; Nicaragua as soon 25 Chamorro fity

cents

non-flammable gas available for per player ench took office; but the American card. Ten

inflation of dirigiblos. It is said. per cent will so that one might place a lighted Minister will remain at Managua) to the Club, 60 to the win match in a volume of it and the to observe developments and pro- ner and 30 to the second. Thore flame would be extinguished. In teet American citizens, according will be no prizes if leas than ten the case of airship explosions, as to a Washington message.-Reuters) pairs; and-if less than 80 enter, ten in that of the PC4 in America, it American Service.

per cent will go to the Club and is claimed that but for the non- San Salvador, Jan, 17, 90 to the winners, Loudon, Jan. 10.

flammable character of its gas. The San Salvador and Guatema; 3. On all three days, on According to the corning Post'an Governments have announced New Course, for members and been lost in fire following on the the every life would probably have Geneva correspondent, the health they will support the United subscribers only; Mixed Dogey explosion that ripped the cover.

xperts attached to the hengan States, and refuse to recognise the Foursomes; Nations have decided that before Chamorro

"We have not got very far," the world can successfully combat American Service

Government-Renter's cap: $1 entrance per pair; un-one of the British Oxygen Com-

limited entries. There will be no pany's representativos told the malaria plague the monopoly of

competition if there are less than London pressman, quinine from Java held by Hullandi. KOWLOON CO. TOURNAMENT. must, ho broken.

Of the two ships, the greater degree of responsibility is attached to the Tungshing, but the officers of both ships conduct- ed themselves properly after the collision and took all possible steps to save life.-Reuter,

LAWN TENNIS,

DUTCH MONOPOLY OF QUININE

BRITAIN AND CHINA.

DEFINITION OF LORD WILLINGDON'S DUTIES.

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k combined hundi-

10 entries. The prize will go to the winning lady. If there are over 20 pairs) entries, prizes will go to the winning lady and the winning man.

EL

The icin are mamble to per

"It is really a by-product of The monthly Rewloon C. 4. mis-sunde The Dutch Government to,

our work at Wembley, whore wo

danibles tourmament took place regulate the actions of the quininek

extruct five differens gases from. the air-oxygen, nitrogen, argon, yesterday afternoon, the twenty-six ring and they are nt present collect pairs being divided into A. and Bing, through a scorn of government

4. On Sunday, the 14th. only, neon and helium. The helium teams. The competition was very hospitals, statisties to show whether

on the Old Course, for members we obtain is 95 per cent, pure. close finonghout, B. team eventually the salestitale drug known as ein-

only a special medal round, $ium is withdrawn from the main "A mixture of noon and he- London, January 16. winning by the murrow margin of doning which is a combination of

Iper card; minimum of 12 entries: Reuter has been oficially inform-

oxygen plant, and separated in: † points 956 to 353.

alkaloids extracted from the eined that there is no foundation for

a prize is offered. The following were de winning honi bark, which can be cultivate the reports current in London, this event are exempt from the pro-anxious to give much informa

Ladies competing in the third which, of course, we are not. special apparatus, concerning pai, the ladies being recipients of where than in the East Indies, Lord Willingdon has been author-vixions of the stroke rule 4 (2).

ouvenir spoons: Miss E. Woolley can be made as effective as quinineised to participate in the conduct and N. Tramnitzky, Mrs. Long and in

The programme -the treatment of malaria of British policy during his stay revision if the Interport matches A: Old, Miss M. Woolley and W. J.-Renter

| Woolley, Mrs. Blandford' and V. J. Ron, Mrs. Fraser and B. Petherumi, Mrs. Spanking and L. Jack, Mis Stan Geld and W. R. Buckberrough, Mr. Vadon and 1.. T. de Quiter fent, Mrs. Boven and Ale Cut, Mrs, Pursloe vind. J. M. Jork and afrs. Watson and W. Hans HE

BRITISH OIL INTERESTS

DILLON READS TO TAKE AMERADA CO.

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STORMS IN EUROPE,

OLD SERBIAN CAPITAL

ISOLATED.

Belgrade, Jan. 16. The capital, from the paint of view of telephones and telegraphs, has been isolated by a storn: of exceptional violence sweeping" over the country during the night,

There have been many accidents due to the ice-covered streets.

Railway traff has been delayed owing to the fallen telegraph poles,

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in China.

Lord Willingdon's mission is to be confined to the leadership of the British Boxer Indemnity Delega tion, and the British Minister is Peking will remain, as heretofore. in full charge of British politics! interests-Reuter,

WAR DEBTS:

Washington, Jan. 16. The House of Representatives hus approved the Belgian, Roumanian and Esthonian deut American settlements.-Renter's Service.

clash.

is subject to

LEGION OF HONOUR.

AWARDS TO FRENCHMEN IN THE EAST.

tion.

USES OF THE GAS. "The known uses of helium, in addition to inflation of air ships, are at present faw. Re- cantly it has been employed in diving operations. A mixture of helium and oxygen is pre- farable to air for broathing ut great depths, while danger from what is known as caisson sick- nows is loss sorious.

Paris, Jan. 17. M. Sudreau, interpreter of the found for the other rare guнon we A commercial use has been French Consulate at Bombay; Mare getting from the air, Neon is Medard, interpreter at the Con-being increasingly used in glow sulate in Tientsin; M. Chalant, in-lampe, in which the gas itself terpreter at the Legution in Bang- becomes luminescent. Examples kok M. Beudin, manager of the of the beautiful and attractive Internationals. Savings Society of glow from which they are named Shanghai: M. Carrere, manager of may be seen in Piccadilly and Later. the Banque de France Chinoise many parts of London, where the The House` also approved the Four Commerce et Industrie; and nowost signa are used. Latvion and Czecho-Slovakian debt M. Coedes, conservator of the "The light from what is known American National Library at Bangkok, areas the Neon Tube can be reen at settlement.-Renter's

named Chevaliers of the Legion great distancos, indeed it is said D'Honneur. Huvas,

to be visible at a distance of 40 miles.

New York, January 10. li is understood that the Dillon Read Company, who were recently

The masts of the Bagnitza radio responsible for large flotations of several important companies, have station have been blown down.. larranged to take over the Britishi Considerable damage has been

done to wharves along the river Service. e owned Amerada Oil Company,

which is engaged in the expleita-Save, and pontoons and landing tion of mid-continental fiella, stages have been carried away--|-

When the transfer has been cam. Reuter.

|| fetad sequriting will be issuedd

If sale to the American public.

The figures invoered have not been | divulged hitherto.-Reater's Ameri-} cua Service.

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AMERICAN COAL'STRIKE..

"

PRESIDENT UNABLE TO

INTERVENE,..

Washington, Jan. 16.

It is authoritatively learned

“hat until tørgrcsa,passes legisla-

tion giving power to take action

in Industrial disputes, President Coolidge will adhere to the view that the Government is unable, to intervene with a view to securing resumption of work in the un- thracite coalfields.-Reuter.

MOUNTAIN TRAGEDY.

THOS. COOK & SON (Bankers), Ltd. JAPANESE BALLWAY CAR

Tourist, Steamship and Forwarding Agents, etc.

Have removed to new premises in Pedder Building (First Floor) 12, Pedder Street.

Opposite entrance to Hongkong Hotel.

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WEST INDIES CRICKET TOUR.

BARBADOS RETURN MATCH DRAWN.

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PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

FRENCH FINANCES. -

BILL TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAMBER,

Per s. s. Empress of Australia from Vancouver vin ports, January 16- Mr. H. W. Coit, Mr. Colt Jr., Mrs. H. Iverson, Mr. and Mrs: B. II. Me- Mahon, Miss R. North, Mrs. I. Price, Miss P. Price, Mr. T. P. Davie, Mr.xcursions, the Government and the

After

Paris, January 16 day of barums and

It is also capable of greater penetration through fogs" than any other form of light, and is being installed in lighthouses along the English Channel. At Croydon aerodrome neon lights aro placed in glass-covered trenches in the ground to help; ucroplanes to land safely in foggy weather.".

The United States and Canada have the only considerable sup-

J. F. Loader, Mr. and Mrs, C. G. Chamber Fintice. Committee patel Wetter, Miss M. I I. Wetter, Mr. C

itter agreeing to restane considera Mr. S. J. Marylebone team and Barbados Mrs. . . Hazell, Mr. R. Johanne- tion of the Government scheme.

J. Hicks, Mr. and was drawn. Barbados declared with son, Mr. G. Kingston, Mr. C. V. Mark,

from natural gas, but even in those two countries there is not M. Doumey and 31. Bring more than enough for their im 401 for five wickets (Tarilton 178). Mr. F. B. Marshall, Mr. T. E. Mit-dressed the Committee rod Marylebone, who had a difficult wicchell, Mr. C. Peacock, Mr. A. that the Government was prepared last managed to get a small said mediate needs.. Germany in June Robinson, Mr. K Tielemann, 3 H. J. on to make 184 for eight wickets P. C. Winslow, Chen, Miss W. Chu, ter, which, contrary to expectations, ket to-day, made 110 and followed Walen, Mrs. J. 5. Winslow, Mins to co-operate with them in drafting quantity from monazit sand.

Mr. E. C. Wood, Mr. Bill to be submitted to the Cham- Chen, Mr.

The return match between the ATP. H. Savary, Miss A up their differences, the Comply of helium which is produced

(Jameson 45).-Reuter.

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

SUCCESS OF ITALIAN

MISSION.

Rome, Jan. 10. According to a telegram from Kisaya in Jubaland, the Italian | astronomical mission to study the solar gelipse obtained most auc- cessful resulta.

11. is reported that this after- mountain railway tram

Three observatories were in- car was derailed at Miyanoshita, plunging 200 feet. Eighteen peo-stalled and the'observers had a full ple were killed and 20 seriously view of the phenomenon for 181

| injured-Renter,

THE RUBBER QUESTION.

.New York, Jan. 16. Before smiling for England, Sir) William Letts, a prominent Sure in, the British motor industry, said the British motor car namu- facturers were ready for a friend- ly discussion with the American manufacturers of joint steps to bring the price of rubber down

minutes.

They secured a number of pho- tographs, also important data- Reater.

MINE DISASTERS.

ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN

AMERICA.

Farmington, W. Virginia, Jan, 16 Seventeen bodies have been re-

to an economic level. He added covered from a coal mine where an that raw rabber conditions in explosion occurred last night. America were identical with those A tesne party reports that it all over the world. Nobody could found sixteen men alive in the mine, say the British Government was hat it is not possible to bring them juggling with the price-Reuter's to the surface. American Service.

Sixers are missing.-Reuter.

M

Mr. K. S

d. S. Fong. Mr. Hu With Sang will not meet before January 10- Mr. Lais Wing Chun Pon, Mr. Heutero-

Mr. N. ME F

hung. Mr. 1. E. N. Ryan, Mr.

A. B. Brust, Mrs. H. E. Clampitt,

Mr. P. Lupiens, Dr. J. A. Mac-

donald, Miss R. Page, Rev. and Mrs. A TARIFF WAR THREAT.

J.

A. Poole, Mr. S. P. Kwock, Mr. Lee Seek, Mr. S. L. O'Hey, Mr. S. C. Wong, Mr. G. M. Cooke, Mr. J. M. Geldart, Mr. d. C. McPherson, Mrs. W. 1, and Miss P. Tipton, Dr. 0. Thomson, Mr. K. L. Wat, Mr. S. S Chan, Mr. Y. H. Kwok, Mrs. S. T. Lo. Misses Tan, Mr. Y. S. Yu,

'INDIA AND JAPAN AT

LOGGERHEADS.

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The Ministry of Health is taking steps to cope with an epidemic of small-pox in England, which suddenly became serious following the Christmas holidays. There were 178 now cases of the disease reported in a weak from cities and towns in various sections of the realm. Hundreds of suspected cases are. Bombay, Jan. 16. under observation. Officials f The threat of an Indian and the health service are inclined to Japanese tarif war" is becoming believe that the spread of the more acute.

disoase was stimulated by the Following the annadecement large amount of visiting which that the Japanese Cabinet is con-wght on during the holiday templating imposing o heavier season.

duty on Indian pig iron, the agita-

tion is increasing for retaliation

by imposing a duty on Japanese

The College for Womon in

cotton plece goods, the dumping Boston University has started d

of which in India is ruining the Bombay mills-Reuter.

course, in matrimony, and any girl who takes it and satisfies the oxaminers is entitled, if and when sho gets married, to wear the Ta Glasgow police have takon letters C.B. (Certified Brido) after action against two persons who hor nume, kaya an exchange, are to be charged with having Every College department la managed, conducted, or carried helping the Professor of Pay- on gaming, by inviting members chology, for example, explains of the public,. on payment for the montality of the male with engage in special reference to domestic progressive whist for prizes which rolations and the occupant of were awarded to the successful the apocial" "Chair of Love and players. This action is a sequel Marriage," a well-wedded matron, of to the popularity of whist drives fills her lectures with opigrams in Glasgow, where, the largest such as: "Never marry a man halls available are packed just because you" love him," and nightly, the prizes offerod Includ-" Romance and Towes fade, but.

rent and bills romain.".

"They say George bets a good admission,

doal!"

"How shocking!" "But that he wins a

money!"

"How fing!"-

lot

to

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