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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1926.

YOU But approval of the taxes is not a MUST matter for the Customa Commis

stoner; ita solely one for the OWN IT

Powers, who, presumably, would act together in accordance with the provisions of the Nine-Power Treaty And that is precisely whore the proposals lack practica-

To realise what a wonderful helper and time saver it is you must own a Remington Portablo.

It takes the drudgery out. of every writing task

It has the longost, writing' ling of any portable and takes the standard long" envelope.

The Remington Portable: is the lightost and smallest portable with the standard keyboard.

DAY BY DAY.

CHILDREN HAVE WORE NEED OF MODELS THAN OF CRITICS Joubert.

The health return for the two days ended on Sunday shows ono Chinese case of typhoid fever.

fr. F. C. Jenkin sailed for England in the s.s. Malwa on Saturday,

A

We have received from Messrs. Mackintosh and Co. Ltd samples of a useful shoe-horn advertising

*K*shoes.

AL the Cuban Consulate,

Alexandra Building, have been exposed the new rules which and which can be examined regulate Chinese emigration to by all persons. Interested.

CORRESPONDENCE.

P. W. D. OBSTRUCTION.

[To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph.]

CASE AGAINST MR. CHAPMAN

APPLICATION FOR EXTRADITION TO CHINA.

Further information regarding the legal proceedings in Seattle in StrIn leaderette on Satur to A

day, commenting on the P. W. D. remark clork of the U Chapman, using the pavement of Fedder Court for China who absconded Street as a storage place for their with about $30,000 of the Court's barrels of cement you say "If any funds, has been received in one else had dared to break the law Shanghai by Mr. Leonard G... of footpath obstructions, the police Husar, United States District would have very promptly proceed- Attorney od against them."

What an optimist you are

The Information which came in the form of a letter from

On a passing visit here at the end Washington, D.C., stated that, of August, I came off the Star Chapman was arraigned before Forry and the first thing that Mr. H. S. Elliott, United States caught my eye—and, as it was rain-Commission, on August 14, when Ing got my sont was that the removal to the jurisdiction of the whole of Ice House Street pave United States Court for Ching

lity, ecting that the powers have never been approached on the sub- ject, and that, in any event, the Washington surtaxas, have not yet The P. and 0.8.8. Nyanza, which been approved even by the special lett Singapore at 5 pm, on the Tariff Conference, which at pre-17th instant, is due here at 5 pm sent is adjourned sing die owing on the 22nd. to a deadlock. Cantor's Intentions are, therefore, contrary to all Treaty provisions, and, if put into force, they must inevitably raise large issues in which all the Powers will be concerned.

ment, round St. George's Building, was asked for. He was bound At the moment, we have too lit

was being used as a dumping place over to the District Court for for the rubbish thrown out of the Wastern Washington. On August the time to make a fuller, analysis

shops then under reconstruction. 17 Chapman was arraigned before Did the police prosecute? of the proposals put forward, but

Federal Judge Frank S. Dietrich, Now on my return I notice that at which time counsel for the it may be remarked that the issues,

the same pavement is being used defence, Mr. Hugh Caldwell, raised go far beyond any question The B, L. steamer Talma left for stacking bricks; the Chater former Mayor of Seattle, objected. of effecting a settlement of the Singapore on Saturday and is dueRoad side has also bricks lying all here early on Thursday morning. over the pavement, while the pas Anti-British boycott. They in- The Company's 8.3. Tilawa is due.sage between York and St. George's Chapman to China:

After hearing the arguments of Mustard & Co.,Ltd. volve big questions with which all to leave Amoy to-day and will ar- Building is a stone-breaking yard

working at full blast, and Con both the prosecution and counsel the Powers have a vital concern,rive here to-morrow evening.

naught Road, is used for a timber for defence Judge Detrich took and it will be interesting to see in

The body of the late Mr. H. H. yard. Do the police prosecute?the case under advisement and what light they are viewed by fore. Fowkes, of Shanghai, who, it will Then what about the scandalous ordered both attorneys to fle ign nations generally. In some be recalled, came to his death un- state of things when for over two briefs. Chapman is still in respects, they impinge on the der auch tragic circumstances in years someone completely blocked custody and ball remains at

a storm whilst yachting has been up the public thoroughfare between $5,000. question of recognition of the found by the River Police at Now present Exchange Building and Southern Government, and this is Point.

Powells? Did the police prose- ente?

Whilst motoring in the New Ter- Finally, though one could go on ritories during the week-end, Mr. Sir Henry Gollan, K.C., leaves ad lib have you forgotten when the H. A. Stout knocked down 'n Chin- for Shanghai Boon after the close Banque Indo-Chine was being built eae boy near the Lakloha vill- of the September Criminal Seshow, though nearly half the pave-nge, causing minor injuries which sions. His Honour will sit with ment in Queen's Road had been did not necessitats the detention of Sir Skinner Turner in Appellate kindly reserved for pedestrians, the the lad at the Kwong Wah Hospital Jurisdiction, and the sitting is ex builders calmly appropriated it and to which he was taken by Mr. Stout pected to last for ten days or used it as a stone-mason's yard. immediately after the accident.

Did the police prosecute?

Demonstration without obligation.

Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances Jongkong." 16-17, Connaught Road Central.

DEATH.

*PIRIE. On August 8th, 1926, at his residence Cavescourt, Papakura. Auckland, Newan issue which may have to be Zealand, Carey James Pirie, considered before the larger. Chi- beloved husband of Christino nese problem is finally disposed Pirie, and late Chief Engineer, C. N. Co., after a long illness. Shanghai papers please copy.

of.

The Coal Proposals,

more.

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I doubt if it would be possible at

to the jurisdiction of returning

* MARRIAGE.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin has lost no time in resuming his role of

The following appears in Com-any time to walk through even the place to get about in-and, incide. SHERVELL-SMYTH.-At the peace-maker in regard to the Union Church, Hongkong, by Rev. coal mining dispute, and the mand Orders: 86th (Ulster) Divi- central district and not find at least entally, a much cleaner place if J. Kirk Maconachie-FREDERICK practical suggestions which are sion-Memorial to Major-General a couple of public thoroughfares the police really acted in practice JOHN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John the outcome of his conferences Sir O: W. S. Nugent, K.C.B., being used as a sand, rubbish, or as you assume they would in Shervell of Waterlooville, Hamp-with the owners and the miners'. D.S.O. If there are any ex-mem- timber dumping ground, or as a theory. Yours etc.,

A RETURNED WANDERER: Hongkong would be a much easier shire, to MAUD, Daughter of Mr.leaders on Friday are not only bets of this Division serving in stone breaking ground.

Hongkong, Sept. 19th, 1926. and Mrs. James Smyth, of Car-worthy of very serious considera- South China who would care to subscribe to the above memorial, donald, Glasgow.

tion but represent, we think, an

would they plesse communicate acceptable compromise between with Lieut. Colonel S. Boylan the owners' and 'miners' view-

The Telegraph.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 1926.

THE BOYCOTT.

The latest development in the boycott situation, as will be seen

Smith, R.AM.C., S.MO's Office, points. The owners are insisting Headquarters, South China Com-

mand.

on district settlements and the miners on a national settlement, and Mr. Baldwin's proposal is that district settlements shall

The death has accurred sud- denly in Shanghai of Mrs. A. R. first be come to, but viewed as wilson, wife of Mr. A. R. Wilson, being merely provisional bending of the Shanghai and Hongkew

the formulation of a national

The

Very Idea!

Have you ever seen an album you can do in summer in most that was born in years gone by, in places. London night tempera

from our news columns to-day, ja Betting up of an arbitration txt and came to China about twenty- days whan famous tin-types. were tures always permit the use of a

that the Canton Government has made arrangements with the so- called Strike. Committee for a ter mination of the present situation, but that these arrangements in- volve certain issues of internation- alimportance. Professing to speak as the Nationalist Government of the Republic of China, the Canton authorities propose, simultaneous- ly with the termination of the boy cott, the levying of certain taxes

on imports, the work of collection

three years ago. A member from quite pleasing to the eye? When blanket and an old man can have the first of the Union Church; she old grandfather posed for shots, he the sleep he needs without risk of took a prominent part in founding stood and held his breath. Twas catching cold." the Union Church Ladies' Society, solemn then, but, say, today, you'd and was President two years ago. laugh yerself to death.. The Hospitals for Limbless, Sol- Fair grandma wore a bonnet that dressing a new employee-"Did dlera and Sailors, with their maim-would make a dozen now. A fea my foreman tell you what you will ed men, particularly appealed to ther perched upon it ar.d they called have to do ?""

agreement which shall embody Wharf Co. The late Mrs. Wilson was a native of Dundee, Scotland, all the district agreements. The bunal is also proposed and the Government is prepared to intre- duce legislation to give effect to these recommendations. The sug- gestion is an extremely attractive one and ought, especially at this late day, to be found acceptable by owners and miners alike. The a national principles underlying agreement would all be satisfied by such a plan, and the plea of the owners that terms must differ as the conditions of districts differ is also given heed.

the

The owner of a big works, ad-

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her, and she spared neither time it style somehow. Her skirts hung "Yes, sir, he told me to wake him nor money is working for their down just for enough to show her up when I see you coming.", benefit. At all times she was a pantaloons: The sleeves upon her warm friend to those in trouble, and she certainly will be much missed by her many friends.

FRANCO-ITALIAN INCIDENT.

shirtwaist always puffed out like The report on the Lunacy Laws balloona.

Yes, there was form and fancy, recommends the abolition of the with a bustle in its place. Of words "lunatic" and asylum, but silken hose and lingerie there there is little point in the sugges tion. Reople dislike the worda bə seldom was a trace. We look upon cause of their unpleasant associa the tin-types and we modern, petions but the same associations will ple smile. Yet, in the days of long apply to any new words and will ago, our grandmas dressed in style. in turn dlecredit them. Are we to

The world does move and fashion,

too, queerly on its way. Just think turn the uncomfortable word out of what the grandfolk think of what of the dictionary every fifty years, we wear today. When looking at and set afoot a perpetual chase of their tin-types, oft a smile, comes ugly meanings after harmless creeping through. But, don't you names? We may yet esa a move- that ever fool yourself-there're laugh- ment in Harley-street to discour age the use of such words as "can- cer" and "tuberculosis."

One presumes that the Govern- ment is now awaiting word from the owners and the miners as to to be left, apparently, to the Cus-whether they will accept the com- toms authorities. It is interesting promise, and Mr. Baldwin's official to note that the proposed taxes communique to the miners at the

close of his seven-hour conference SERIOUS AFFAIR IN CORSICA. are, in reality, what is known as with their leaders removes

Paris, Sept. 19, the Washington surtaxes, which plan from the realm of any

Another Franco-Italian incident were to be approved by the ambiguity and gives to each side

a clear case to consider. Mr. A.3.a reported from Corsien.

Following 11 rumour algnatories to the Nine Power Cook has already declared that the Treaty, provided China abolished coal dispute is no nearer settle- Fascist demonstratore at Leghorn ing at us, too. Wikin. In addition to these, howment than when it broke out had compelled a French steamer

to lower the French flag, anti-Salesman (to customer who has ment come to, but it is to be cribed as a special production hoped that this statement, made forced the Italian Consul General the shop without buying)-Ex snowy-haired Brother Isalah, con-

church at Kirkland. A or producers tax on exporta" after the interview with the to hoist the French flag alongside cuse me, madam, but are you shop- tinues to draw thousands to his tent

Customer-"Certainly! ; What

Attracted by stories which ad- As to what this latter impost Premier, does not amount to an the Italian at his office and alau ping here?"

official rejection of his plan: Mr. compelled Italian vessels in har

mirors tell of his marvellous cures, precisely implies, we have no in- Cook is notorious as an opponent; bour to hoist the French flag. did you think I was doing?"

Salesman "I thought perhaps citizens come many miles to ascer formation.

he is at all times prepared to Police and troops are maintain-

you might bo,taking an inventory" tain for themselves the truth of re ports that he has made the sick The first thing which will strike oppose any and everything, but ing ordor. Reuter.

He kicked about his wife's new well and enabled the lame to throw. the reader of Mr. Eugene Chen's wiser counsels than his will pro- bably prevail. The miners have

hat

away their crutches.. Jotter to the British Consul been drifting back in large on both sides. That is and has

Brother Isaiah came to Kirkland from Los Angeles. Later he went General is that there is no ques-numbers and they have done so been for months, the prime re- after making local, as opposed to quisite. The miners wore in error

away, back to the levees of New tion of asking the Powera apnational, settlements. If there fa at the outset and the owners have

Orleans where he first attracted: proval to these proposals. It is a prospect of having all district recently shown an obstructive,

national attention.

But enterprising Kirkland busi baldly stated that these taxes will agreements embodied into one attitude. Mr. Baldwin has for

An American, Francis Hyde, re- ness men saw in the picturesque be imposed. But the issue is national agreement, we can scarce-mulated a compromise, and there not to be so lightly disposed of as ly Imagine the bulk of the miners will be a very great responsibility tired New York banker, 85 years figure an attraction that would carrying the warfare further. Indeed on the party that rejects old and President of the American bring visitors to their city and that. In the first place, we cannot. Of course, there will be some it. The miners are due to con- Bibile Society, has gone to London boost real estate, business and bank conceive the Customs Commis districts where it will be extreme-sider the proposals to-day and to sleep" for more than forty clearings. A fund was raised and Brother Isaiah was brought back. sioner in Canton agreeing to col-ly difficult to tome jo aty agree, there is, apparently, some doubt years

ment acceptable alike to owners as to whether they will be pro- "I've caught a bold in a Cairo Now he has a new tent, electrically lect the taxes. In any case, even and men, and in such cases thepared to accept the idea of arbi-night, I've fossed, about in fever lighted with plenty of benches in

Paria and Borlin, it. There are walks about It! if he did consent to do so, he proposed arbitration tribunal tration. The opinion of the hunt in would, as the servant of the Cus- would come to the rescue. It owners on these new proposals and as for New York. words Merchants have set up lunch resums on the face of it as though has not reached us. The present failed him when he tried to describe counters to serve the thousands who tomo Administration, have to re there are now no insuperable week promises to bo a fateful,one New York's summers,

come to hear the gray haired man mit the proceeds to Paking, and dificulties left, provided there to and it is to be hoped that reason "But you can sleep in London, who has brought the town into

he went on, and that fe more than public attention. not hand them over to Canton, displayed a little reasonableness able counsels will prevail.

ever, Canton proposes what is des. unless there is a national agreeFascist demonstratora at Bastia turned, over nearly everything in Washington's "miracle man,"

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And said she used poor

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The thing that he complained

of was

The overhead expense.