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TARIFF AUTONOMY

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

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六拜禮 RAPA SATURDAY, AUGUST

THREAT. GERMANS TO FLY THE PIRATE OUTRAGES,

JAPANESE ARE TO TAKE COUNTER

MEASURES.

YANGTSZE “REDS” ACTIVE.

ATLANTIC.

A SUCCESSFUL DURATION

TEST.

WUCHOW RIVER BOATS

FIRED UPON.

FIVE PASSENGERS KILLED. TO START IN A FEW DAYS,

Several of the Hongkong- Berlin, Aug. 5. Wuchow river boots which live Hurried préparations are being arrived within the last few days marie i Berlin, Dessai and Trave frim Waelow have bena subject mand for the currying out, oc aed to simoting lg. pirates when in The threat to irodare tariff" autogiony on September 1trans-Atlantic Hight.

the vicinity of Taipingsav, of the 14 receiving special con- announced by the Nanking Government,

West Muling district, a notorious sideration by Japan, though there is at present in desire to indicate

rendezvous of pirates, plates, the vernacular press. what counter-measures the Japanese Geverantent contemplates,

Two months ago, most of the There is continued activity on the Yangiste, and at Nanéhang

Hongkong Wuchow river boats!

The u promising experiment was completed at Dessay with a Junker plane piloted by fi ar 1^^- wad Risties, which remained in the air for 52 hrs. 11 mins 3

6. 1927. BA

ROBBERS FIRE ON POLICE.

AN ARMED ROBBERY RAID FRUSTRATED.

INDIAN CONSTABLE SHOT.

$36 TEN ANNUM BINGLE COUT 10 CENTS

Effective August 1, 1927, waannounce

"out" appolotment as Distributors for Hongkong and South Chins of tha following products of the General Motors Corporation:

BUICK MOTOR CARS OLDSMOBILE MOTOR CARS G. M. C.. MOTOR TRUCKS

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Telephone Central 1248 or 1347.

53, Wong Wei Chung Road.

Happy Valley.

Bulls and Inners

From the Office Butts.

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Peak residents are adopting the Now if that Falmolive shaving American vernacular, one of their cream, plus a free Gillette, were must frequent expressions being, only offered in Harbin or Moscow!-

Dog-gone."

☐ ☐ Despite the rain, the Roincarna- . tion Season is now in full swing.

Two'ship's efficons were in court this week on an assault charge

and were bound over to keep the occurred at the village of

In the early hours of yeater- day morning a skirmish between police patrol and 20 robbers Chung Un Ha.near the New Territories border, when shots stable. being wounded in the right were exchanged, one Indian con-

foot. It is believed that one of the robbers was also wounded, but they all succeeded in making their, escape.

According to a report sent from

pencer Which piece?

bout

If these famous musicians would. ☐ ☐

only learn the saxophone, they- The recent Trnens at a local might have full houses. Scotsmen, hotel, resulting in-a victory for the

D.D has convinced other We do not think the strictures units that there is something solid by Sir Hall Calne will deter the in the Highland Flig after all. principals in the Walker-Milligan

They are sure to mill again. ' Experience has proved that bar. glars in Kowloon who want to

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ought to be a tidy ship.

expressed a desire for trees to be Kowloon Tong residents have

☐ ☐ As a result of the Geneva planted on the reads in, the Estate. Barley, warships in future may ha Are we to understand that such japanned. are intended for the purpose of providing dry spots during the rainy season?

it appears that the "Reds" are, now, in comunat. Elsewhere there secs., beating. Chantberlin's dura-received letters. from the pirates the Ta Ka Ling station, the police evade arrest would do well to go this, new French eruiser in port

are signs of tension.

HANKOW OFFICIALS,

Mr. Song Comes Back.

Shanghai Aur 5. town and are now holding it Mr. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Naval Wireless, Alnister to Pekin, interviewed, sald, "If the Nasking Government enforces tariff autonomy September 1. Japan will have to devide adequate counter-mesuren, but I cannot positively state in what form Japan will disapprove of the action of the Nationalist Government.

The Japanese Government is adopting a policy of co-operating as far as possible with the other Powers."

From Tokyo it is learned that the Government intends abolishing the taxes on luxuries, and the Finance Department is investigat ing the matter-Reuter,

YANGCHOW UNREST.

Gen. Sun's Propaganda.

Soochow, August 5. Gen. Sup Chuang-fang's agents are active in Yangchow.

Mankow, Aug. 5. Mr. T. V. Soong has returned to; Hankow from Kiukiang.

Chang has been released, and ap- pointed Vice-Minister of Finance.

Navel Wireless.

NANCHANG "REDS."

Armed Clash Imminent.-

Kiukiang, Aug. 5. There are Indications that the Communist party at Nanchang has now gained the upper hand."

The 1th, 6th and 11th armies have divided into two parts, and a clash between the two is consider ed not unlikely.

Lim reard of 51 hrs.

The Juake firm now hope to start the fight about the middle of this month--Zoutes.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR.

QUESTION OF RUSSIAN

PARTICIPATION.

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Paris, Aug. 5. The Russian issue has indirect- ly caused the resignation of "M. Oudegeest, Secretary General of the International Federation Trade Unions, following an ac cusation that AL. Oudegeest wrote to M. Jouhaux suggesting that, as Russians were anxious to join the international trade unions move. ment, it was time to counter-at- tack.

Troops are still arriving here from up the river, there being ation, but resigned because he felt

M. Oudegeest denied the allega-3 very large concentration.

that he no longer enjoyed the The Chinese, apparently fearing trouble between the now, rival unanimous confidence of the dels-

gates. armies, are bringing valuables to There is an atmosphere of un- British firms for them to be kept easiness in the native city in safe custody.-Nzval Wireless. Naval Wireless.

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HSUCHOWFU HELD.

Nationalists Consolidated.

Shanghai, August 5. Telegraph communication with Heuchowfu has been established, and it is confirmed that the Nationalists have captured the

MYSTERY OF C. N.C. NEGOTIATIONS.

TROOPS CROSS RIVER.

Chinkiang Activity.

Chinkiang, Aug. 5. Large numbers of troops crossed from the north bank yesterday.

The majority of those in Chin- kiang have left by rail and towage.

Naval Wireless,

YOUNG BRITON SWIMS CHANNEL,

NOT PROCEEDING QUITE AS FIRST ATTEMPT OF SEASON

SMOOTHLY.

CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE.

SUCCEEDS.

GOOD TIME RECORDED.

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Sacco-Vanzetti Concern.

The conference approved a sug- gestion emanating from. M. Jouhaux that towns the world over, be asked to demonstrate on August 7 as a protest against the deci sion to execute Sacco and Vanzetti.

Reuter.

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"COCKTAILS."

TO-NIGHT'S REVUE AT THE STAR.

in West Masling threatening them patrol arrived at Chung Un Haabout disguised. na civilians. and demanding tribute from each at 1.45 in the morning, just as 20

☐ ☐ of the Wuchow vessels. demand was not complied with by an armed robbery at houses Nos. This mon were attempting to commit the managements of the shipping and 4 at that village. companies who, instead, reported

Three of the robbers opened fire the case to the Chinese authorities on the Police who returned the in the districts where the pirates shots. A bullet struck Indian wore frequently seen. It is be- police constable B.210 in the right lieved that these pirates, unable foot, while one of the robbers to obtain their tribute, have tried was heard to shout out that he to revenge themselves by Aring at had been wounded. the various Wuchow boats.

Attack on the "Tinding." The s.s. Tisding, a Canton-Wu- chow river-bont; ig owned

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WEEK-END WEATHER.

The Approach' of a Typhoon.

by

The men succeeded in getting away in the dark going in the direction of Chinese territory. Nothing was stolen.

A SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL.

LONDON MANSION TO BE CONVERTED.

According to the latest tele-

London, Aug. 5. A movement is afoot to acquire grams received here by the

Dorchester House, the well-known Americu, la General

massion in the wost end, of Lon- from the Sanda Observatory,dan, with the object of establish-

Shakespeare ing a the typhoon was this morning

Memorial Theatre, in about 128 Long. E., and 20 The scheme was started some Lat: N., moving north-west. months ago by the Shakespeare Memorial Committee, which has already received guarantees for over £200,000. A further 2100,000 is required.

This position is east of the Balintang Channel, and if the typhoon malatains its direc- tion it will pass somewhere to the north of Hongkong and up the Formosa Channel,

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The Royal Observatory's forecast up till noon to-mor- row is:

Formosa Channel: Light, variable winds at first, cyele- nie gales later.

Hongkong to Lamocks: Light south-west winds veer- ing, to north-west and freshen- ing considerably. Fair at first, overcast with rain later. Hongkong to Gap Rock: Light variable winds, freshen- ing

from the north-west Jater.

It is proposed that Dorchester House should not only providë" a theatre where the plays of Shake- speare and other great British dramatists can be given, but also that it should become a literary and artistic centre for the Em-a pire,

These troop concerts give every- one an opportunity to display their. talents. Well, it's costen them

Curiously enough these lawn "nothing. bowla critics have not. sq far, attributed any particular defcat to A Grand Expulsion Sale is the superfluity of buns and tex

announced. Sounds like a dis- posal of throw outs.

Coolidge says he does not choose

to run for the Presidency, mean- Now that planes are being built ing he will not stand for office of stainless steel, it cannot be said again. Surely this is a case for that a flying holiday is a rustica-

the International Council of Eng- tion.

lish,

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Li Chal-sum seems to have some- thing up his sleeve. This will probably turn out to be arma.

To-day's aimile: "As hard as trying to get Government to spend money.""

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America adems to be debter- mined on a settlement.

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The rainfall of the past few

week-enda prove meteorological averages to be a washout.

Many mothers in Hongkong A headline we never hope to have amah-plated sentiments

"Rationalists and, Theoso- towards their children.

scex phants Unite."

According to the local press Some folk look on these white Canton this week successfully lines in the wrong light.

cclebrated a reign of terror for the fifth time this year.

" . . . . Many a telephone giri has been married after getting a ring.

☐ ☐ Those crowds, in

"Reador:" No.

Hsuchow is not due for recapture" until noon Carnarvon next Friday.

Rond didn't give the spook a ghost. of a chance.

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Preparations are in hand to hold Safety First Day in Hongkong,

With its beautiful Italian re- There is no truth in the rumour naissance architecture, the man- that local wolf cubs will, in sion would, it is suggested, be future, be eminently suitable as an art ex-muzzles. hibition. British Wircless.

QUOTA COTTON SPINNING.

SCHEME TO OBVIATE

UNFAIRNESS,

required to

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"Jeanne:" Yes, you are at per- feet Liberty to buy silk now,

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A policeman on the, Peak can't have the life of a dog.

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Says our meticulous contem- porary: "The captain of the s.s. "Paul Beau" states that the report

This week's cinema sub-title: of the vessel's mishap in last "He was still dizzy because his week's typhoon (which was not mother had rocked his cradle too published in the China Mail) was fast."

exaggerated." The question re- mains; were the scissors rusty the We itched to alter the following first time or did they lose the clip- heading which appeared in the ping? Post: "Mrs. Borodin. Judge Who Released Her Flees. Comb Out At Peking."

London, Aug. 5. " If, for some reason, the Tele- The Cotton Yarn Association graph neglects to come out one has announced a scheme of trans- of these afternoons, we wonder operated between ferable quotas which will be what the Daily Preis wil do for

spinners of news?

Fresh from a successful season Singapore, where it had the honour of playing before Sir Hugh Clifford and Lady Clifford on the. opening night, Mr. Charles Cham- ier's new Our Cabaret company of ten London artistes begins its Kow- loon season in the Star Theatre at (9.30 to-night with "Cocktails," The Telegrapa understands that

London, Aug. 5.

cheery revuc offering clever danc A 22-year-old Loudon insurance ng catchy songs and delightful negotiations between the two

clerk, named E. II. Temme, has comedy. The success in Singapore parties concerned in the CN.C.swum the Channel.

is not hard to understand, for is a strike are still proceeding in He left Cape Grisnez in the local paper put it. while revue_com-i

8.30 in the afternoon. morning and landed at Dover at panies are generally good in places, It is the this one is good all through. Cer first Channel awim of the season. tainly there is not a dull moment a Chinese shipping company

Temme's tinie was 11 hours, 27 in the programme, and Hongkong which Wang Shao-hung, the chair-American cotton, under which one minutes, beating Gertrude Ederie's theatre-goers, judging from Straits man of the Kwangal Political Coun firm may purchase quotas from time by a few minutes. Reuter reports, can book for Our Cabaret el, is one of the share-holders. Of another firms which is unable to

Start Just After Midnight.

with every confidence.

all the Wuchow river bents the. "Cocktails" will be presented Finding is reputed with being run the prescribed quota.

The scheme aims to olviate the London. Aug. 5.

equipped with the most adequate again to-morrow night, and there Mr. Temme, an insurance clerk will be a complete change of pro armament, and also carries a guard curtailment polley operating un- fairly against concerns which have af former soldiers. It would appear from this that of London, made the first attempt gramme on Monday night, when the the discussions on detail are reChannel, and succeeded.

of this year to swim the English new piece will be another very jolly Canton when passing Taipingsar

In her last trip from Wuchow to booked well ahead. Reuter.

sulting in the raising of barriers

revue called "Snappy." Leaving Cap Grisnez at 12 min-

waters, the bout was fired at by pirates from the sides of the river. The soldiers in the bout returned the fire, and for more than an hour the affray went on, resulting i five passengers being killed,

Shanghai and that they have reach ed the committee stage," points raised during the preliminary conversations now being discussed. It is further understood, how ever, that the negotiations are not proceeding as smoothly as they were earlier in the week when parleys were first started.

against an easy settlement, but iutes past midnight, he landed at is, of course, a hopeful sign that Lyddenspout, two miles west of negotiations are still proceeding. Dover, this afternoon, having ac The causes of this latest develop complished the feat in 14 hours, ment in the parleys have not been 27 minutes.-British Wireless, disclosed.

Upon inquiry this morning no confirmation or dental was forth.

Previous Times.

LEO PODOLSKY.

MME MIROVA'S DANCING.

Eventually the pirates dispersed, apparently because their ammuni- tion was used up.

A story is current that the 3.5.

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MEXICAN PUBLIC

DEBT.

FUNDS FOR HALF YEAR'S INTEREST..

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Judging by the portrait of him" in our evening contemporary, the bowler Parker appeared to have parked under a defective Que.

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These advocates of water would get a better hearing if everyone took it in the right spirit.

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Traffic note: There are too many. gin-ricahas on the streets between 8 and 9 p.m. 0

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Failure to receive letters from

Home this week resulted in a soulful chorus of "Yes, we have no Devanhas."

The Peak resident who had his

hair cut so closely recently, must have been afraid of being mis taken for a flapper, as

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Another bat from the belfry: De wooden people understand - musical timbre..

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The man who got home late to

Some ports do not improve by a Kowloon flat the other night and being left alone.

Yangtaze, for found the door locked, swore there

example. was a catch in it.

Another stray bat from" the We read of an editor in Aus-

"In view of the high' tralia, who retired the other day belfry. with £20,000. He was hardwork price of leather, what about asking ing, thrifty, and lived a good, the Superintendent of the B. and honest life for twenty years and F. Dept. to experiment with a few then discovered a gold mine in boot trees?" some waste land.

The above time is by no means Booking is now proceeding for coming of the rumour that a cable record; it being beaten three the concert to be given in the Sunling, the Ilongkong Wuchow

New York, Aug. 6. had been received from Shanghai mes last year, when the channel Queen's Theatre on Monday night river-bont, was also subjected to

The Mexican Consul General an- stating that a proposal for the was conquered on no fewer than at 9.30 by M. Leo Podolsky, famous shooting by the pirates, and that nounces that the Mexican Govern- setting up of a conciliation board five occasions. The full list of pianist, and Mme. Vera Mirova, four passengers on board the shipment has deposited funds for pay- had found favour, and that in this Channel awima follows:

ment of the first six months' in- As event the officers would be received

ability is already well known in this vessel has not arrived in the terest for 1927 on the Mexican is better than two in the engine, Aug. 21 1875 Capt. M. Webb..21 Hongkong, his previous visits to the Colony, the statement cannot be public debt.-Renter's America' Sept 0 1911 T. W. Burgess..21.35 Colony being still remembered with confirmed.

Service. A representative of the Company Aug. 0 1923 H. Sullivan ...20 50 pleasure. was asked if he could confirm or Aug. 12 1023 S. Tirabosche

back in the Company's employ on

new agreements.

of

absence news from official quarters publicity was being

premiere danseuse,

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M. Podolsky's were Injured by the shots.

Precautions Taken

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Motor Note: A mins in the cur

The ladies who complain that they have hardly anything to wear, should blame the vogue.

A recent trial establishes. the

Time was "when work was a mere interlude between a morn ing walk and an afternoon swim" Bighed the Colonial Secretary the other day. Nowadays, the inter- ludo seems to have given way to a sleep before and after timn.

OD McWhirter says that the ladles are tickled to death by the free Gillette Razors..

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According to the best critics, M. deny the rumour and replied that, Aug. 8 1920 Gertrude Ederle 14 34 imagination and technique, He has

Sept. 91023 C. Toth

10 54 Podolsky is a pianist of brains,

also fired following the polley adopted by the Aug. 28 1926 Mrs. Corson ...

When the sis. Kochow, another Company at the beginning of the Aug. 30 1926 H. Vierkottor

.16 28 401 expressive lyricism which Hongkong-Wuchow river boat, ar- pirates during her last trip strike, he could say nothing, It Sept. 10 1820 G. Michel

charms the car, and which depends rived in the harbour yesterday, it to the Colony, when passing the fact that Traffic Beacon costs work

២ ១ boat was but very slightly dam- was pointed out, that in the Sept. 17-1926 N. L. Derham 13 35 upon subtlety of rythm, touch and was learned that on the same day same district. Fortunately the out at one dollar per sentinel.

Visiting bowlers at Kowloon get tempo to make his music agreeable when the 8.8. Tinding was being aged, only some small marks re-

a good deal of their refreshment to the faney and to the judgment, at red upon by pirates the Kochow sulting from bullets hitting her. given to rumours, the reply being

was also passing the West Maling None of the pasengers was injured. out of Bond. For offering a bribe of £5 to that this could not be helped. Chief-Inspector

It is also learned that the. s.s. Mme. Vera Mirova, with her district, put hearing the shots, Chamberlain, beautiful dancing, provides more the captain ordered lights out and Kwong Ying, which left the Colony The Secretary of the Guilds George Lewis, bookmaker, Oxford haut pleasant incorlude in the steered for the mouth of the Sam-for Wuchow on August 8, arived view says that "Indians make confirmed the fact that negotia-gardens, North Kensington, was musical programme, and an excel-sul River. tions were still proceeding, adding fined £50 at West London Police lent evening's entertainment is

at Wuchow safely, as she was pro- better advocates and the Chinese From all accounts, the recent Court.

The as. Kwong Hung, also a tected by a warship during the better solicitors."No mention eclipse of the sun was a moving.

aight Hongkong-Wuchow therefore assured.

rivar boat. greater part of her trip.

that there was no further news.

ance.

A contemporary has an article on "Principal Taels Current in China,"

They are mostly weird

Sir Henry Gompertz in an inter-

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was made of 'money lenders.