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The Very Idea!

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CANTON FINANCIAL

SITUATION.

They were discussing insomnia. „GOVERNMENT FORCES NOTE

It was suggested that a glass of

Scottish whisky every half-hour was an excellent remedy.

"Will that cure it?" said the. victim.

"No," replied the other, "but it makes it a pleasure to stay awake."

Here is a bit of Chinese philo- sophy:

"On the Birth of His Son." By Su Tungp'o (A.D.) 106-

1101). "

Families in which a child

born.

is

Want it to be intelligent. I, through intelligence, Having wrecked by whole life, Only hope the baby will prove Ignorant and stupid. Then he will crown a tranquil

life

By becoming a Cabinet Minis-

ter".

At a meeting of Bedford Cor- poration a sample plush fauteuil for the Corn Exchange was ex-

hibited on a"table.

The Mayor suggested that Chief-Constable Timbrell, who weighs 16 stone, should sit in it as a test.

The Chief-Constable remarked that his life was not insured, and the Mayor retorted that neither was the Chair. The test was not tried.

Walthamstow woman, of her lodger: She even spanks her husband and puts him to bed.

Policeman, at Willesden: This

ACCEPTANCE.

A DRASTIC MEASURE.

OSAKA-SHANGHAI FLIGHT.

JAPANESE AIRMAN'S ARRIVAL.

Shanghai, Aug. 26.

A Japanese flying boat, believed to, havo come from Osaka arrived bere at. 4.30 p.m. to-day-Naval Wirclass.

It is presumed that the machine (A Special Correspondent.)

is the one which left Osaka on Thursday on a trial trip to Shang- Canton, Aug. 26, hai for the purpose of opening a The current issue of a privately regular mail and passenger ser- printed newspaper, which has its vice between Osaka and Shanghai. editorial office at the Army Head-The aeroplane, which is of the quarters, here, contains the an- Dornier-Wa! type, left Osaka on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, and nouncement that America, in a when last heard of had landed at Note to the authorities at Nanking. Fakuoka, the pilot stating his in has informed the Nationalist Government that she (America) tention of hopping off for Shang hai the folowing (Friday) is perfectly willing to surrender morning. her present rights in the Customs service, providing that the promise is given by the Nationalists repay all debts due to America within a certain period. Whether this promise can be extracted from, the Nationalist Government mind to be seen, states the paper The period of time required for the payment of the debts has not been mentioned.

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A "Red" Executed.

The final scenes of a "Red", in- cident that occurred a few weeks go was enacted last night when Luk Yee-kui was executed for be ing a tool of the Reds and throw- ing a bomb, thereby causing much loss of life, in a restaurant where many well-known local officials were partaking of tea. It has now come to light that the unfortunate Promised $500 for his act.

In Record Time.

This is confirmed by a Reuter message from Shanghai, this morning, stating:

The Dorner Wal plane which left the Whangpoo yesterday evening Osaka on August 25, alighted on making the flight from Fukuoka to Shanghai in the record time of five and a half hours.

There were six persons aboard.

SEQUEL TO MEXICAN

OUTRAGE.

AMERICAN LADY SUCCUMBS.

Washington, Aug. 26. Miss Anderson, the American

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. 1927.

IN CANTON FROM DAY TO DAY.

HEAVY FIGHTING NEAR THE BORDER.

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UNPOPULAR TAXATION,

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Canton, Aug. 26. Advice from the northern bor- der state that a sharp engagement broke out recently between, Gen- eral Fan Shek-sung's forces and those of General Chen Ka-yau, the "Red" military commander is Southern Honan. Both sides sus tained heavy casualties, but the "Red" forces were ultimately re- pulled.

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General Fan's forces were stationed in Shing How and Yan Fa, two small towns on the Honan- These two Kwangtung. border.

towns are of strategic importance,

through which invading troops

us they are the only centres

can reach Kwangtung.

Taking advantage of a big storm and heavy rain, the "Red" forces mude a sudden attack on these two towns, and surprised the gar risons there. Several officers and men of General Fan's army were killed. One of his divisions, which was nearby, rushed to the rescue, but they were outnumber ed by the Communist troops.

General Fan Shek-sang himself was further south, and being an- prised of the trouble he sent more reinforcements to the succour of

man was loaded with fruit, and Luk, prior to the affair, had been woman who was wounded in the his troops. The enemy were even-

he caused a serious obstruction. Barrister, of a debtor at Bow County Court: He is basking in the sun abroad with his finger to his nose.

Willesden man: I paid my wife her wages regularly, but she ran me badly into debt and then ran away.

It was stated at Marylebone Police Court that London hotel porters could earn with tips from £10 a week.

Solicitor, at Bow County Court: Where is your husband now? Woman: This is just about his time to go for a drink.

Worcester, magistrates' clerk to woman: Will you be tried by Quarter Sessions or by

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Money Situation Eased.

The money situation is little changed, with the exception that money changers are now handling Central Bank notes again. The Gov- ernment has been instrumental in having notices posted all over the city, stating that it will be criminal offence, to refuse the aċ- ceptance of Central Bank notes. Any person contravening this or- der will be immediately arrested and place in prison. This punishe ment is for the first offence. For

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bandit outrage in Mexico on August 25, when a train was at tually driven off. About 200 "Red" tacked, has died.

soldiers and the same number of General Embassy in rifles were captured. Mexico City has made representa-Fan Inst about 80 cficers and men. tions for the capture of the bandits.--Renter's American Sør-

vice.

American

£3,500 ANNUITY FOR

LORD OXFORD.

General Li's Declaration.

MARRIAGE OF THE

. UNFIT.

SCIENTIST WOULD NOT PREVENT SUCH UNIONS.

problem. People

Dr. L. J. Short, tuberculosis officer for Somerset, said in a re- cent address-The question of marriage of Infected persons is a most difficult suffering from consumption come to me and say, "We want to get married," I say, "Of course you cannot." They go away and get married. What can you do?

This problem was put to Pro- fessor Low, the scientist, by Daily Express representative.

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view is wrong, he said. It is ab- I think the doctor's point of surd to lay down the law as to who shall marry and who shall not, because all man-made laws are weak, and never apply to specific cases.

By attempting to make regula-. tions for marriage you are likely to do a little good and deal of harm. If you say that a great

two people hould not mafry

because they are diseased you are

saying that the body is more im- portant than the mind.

Unhorn Thoughts.

Love the real love is a mental attraction, and when two people who are in love with each other marry their minds benefit from the combination. Isn't it more sensible that the world should be given the benefit of their com- bined thought than that they should be prevented from possibility of having physically unhealthy children.

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That is, of course, if you admit that a thought is mor permanent than a body,

Very few of the people who are doing the most important work are as fit as the people who dig up

streets.

We should pay more attention to unborn thoughts than to unborn' bodies. After all, a grent many valuable

been citizens have diseased in some war, Athletic General Li Chai-sum has no people, who are usually the made known his attitude towards soundest physically, do not always the Hankow-Nanking situation, by have, good minds, and people who publication of important toledo good work are often unhealthy. grams to the military and civ officials of the two governments.

In these telegrams, General Li; and General Wong Shiu-hung, The Daily Sketch reveals some urge that Nanking and Hankow

More allowance should be made, a second and similar act the of the details, so far successfully should be reunited, to present a

too, for surgery and corrective extreme penalty will be meted out. kept secret of the financial gifts united front towards Marshal treatment. It does not follow Only by these drastic measures recently made to the Earl of Ox-Chung Tso-lin, and to clear the that two people who are discased this can the people be kept in check, ford and Asquith by some of his country of all "Reds" and reaction. at the time of their marriage will

They further state that not be cured ater, In addition to a capital sum of since Marshal Chiang Kai-shak on the part of a citizen is kin something less than £10,000, sub-insisted on resigning, his wish ir to Bolshevism.

scribed in smaller amounts, he has should be respected. The Assize Court at Stuttgart, The Bank foki who was arrested also been provided with an after a short hearing, sentenced for hia part in the bomb outragenuity of £3500.

The cause of the split, these two to death Jean Muller, aged thirty-in the Central Bank, has since This annuity has been subscrib. generals point out, was the Com- four, for the murder of Berthie been set free.

ed in the following amounts- munist issue, but since Commun- The Hon. Peter G. Larking.ism has been stamped out, the two High Commissioner for Canada. parties should come together and $500 per annum; Sir Abe Bailey, carry on the Nationalist cause. £1000 per annum; Lord Inchcape, £1000 per annum; and Lord Beaverbrook, £1000 per annum.

The annuity subscribers are also subscribers to the capital fund of nearly £10,000, to which Lord Reading has given £1000.

court? Woman, tearfully: I may not live long. Clerk: Then you had better be tried now.

Lochmann, aged twenty-six. The murderer, whose object was theft, obtained a purse containing the equivalent of a shilling.

A house which was described as the most persistent house of its; kind in Paddington, was the subject of a prosecution at the Marylebone Police Court.

states the Government, and the re-admirers. fusal to accept local banknotes,

IRISH FREE STATE

ELECTIONS.

MR. COSGRAVE SURE OF

VICTORY.

Arthur Sinclair, aged thirty, a solicitor's clerk, was fined £10

London, Aug. 26. with £7 78. costs for permitting A new general election in the the premises at Eastbourne-ler- Irish Free State will take place race, Paddington, known as the on September 15, and the new Imperial Hotel to be used for Dail will assemble on October Ft. improper purposes.

Mr: Cosgrave, the President of

Sinclair stated that he took over the house about six weeks ago, and was buying the business for £500. He had no knowledge that five women of a certain character were using the house

Mr Macdonald, defending, re- marked that the property really belonging to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

Inspector Isted, who raided the house, replied that, as far as be knew, that was so.

For pleasure, variety beats specialisation all the way in my estimation.-Sir George Thomas.

I have preached 22,000 ser- mong in my life, which is 5,000 short of Wesley's record.-Canon Hay Aitken.

It is practically only at public schools that the real necessity for early (medical) attendance is not properly recognised-Dr. Le Fleming.

an-

aries.

Threat to Swatow.

It is a great mistake to prevent want to. Of course, you two people from marrying if they

will, because love is a greater force than the law.

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The grounds of the British Con- sulate at Shanghai were beautifully illuminated on Saturday last, for The very pleasant function. occasion was an At Horne given by In view of the expected attack Sir Sidney and Lady Barton in by Generals Yip Ting and Ho honour of Miss Summerskill, who Lung on Swatow, General Li Chai- is retiring after twenty years of sum bas ordered all the forces of fifteen of which she has been mat- nursing service in China, during General Ho Chup-ng into Fukien, ron of the Victoria Home. All to withstand the expected inva- nurses, foreign and Chinese on the Lord Oxford and Asquith hassion, General Li' will appoint an-Municipal Nursing Staff attended

Ie other of his men to replace Gen-in uniform. never been a wealthy man.

Judge, Peter Grain, mischt, of course, have made a eral Ho as garrison commander of in a happy speech, expressed the ap fortune at the bar. but from the Swatow.

preciation of the community for the moment he took office under Mr.

General Ho Ying-yam, in Che-work done by Miss Summerskill, Gladstone, politics absorbed all kiang, is also concerned with this and their regret at saying goodbye" He stressed his active interests.

malter and has sent some of his after so many years. forces to garrison Swatow, where the kindly and sympathetic atmoa- General Ho was formerly station phere of the Nursing Home, which Holding office through all the ed. These forces will come down could only he a reflection of Miss Summerskill's own attitude, and constituencies in the country, early period of the War, he fulfill from Cheklang by steamer under punised highly the efficiency of the there is a decisive vote by all the ed a continuous term

convoy of the cruiser Chung nurses under her. stable elements for the retention Minister longer than any states- Shan. of the present Government, and he man of the Victorian era. believes the rest of the country is waiting to be afforded the same opportunity to give the same ver diet.--British Wireless.

the Council, expresses confidence in the result. ile says it is ap parent, from the result of the by- election, in Dublin, that in two of the largest and most important

GLORIOUS MEMORIES OF ZEEBRUGGE.

BRITISH SURVIVORS FOR

BELGIAN · COMMEMORATION.

London, Aug. 26. Fifty oflicers and men who took It is not unlikely that the pre-part in the raid on the Mole at Zee- brugge, in 1918, left this evening

No Pension Application.

Ag

Agitation Against Taxes.

KNOW?

He made no application for the Civil List pension, which would After weeks of agitation and HOW MUCH DO YOU have been his by right. The late clamour, the merchants and work- Lord Cowdray, who was a multi-ers have been partially successful millionaire, and an ardent Liberal, in urging the Government to re- made him an anuity as a private peal the revenue stamp tax. It recognition of political devotions, is understood that the stamp tax as well as of personal friendship. commodities of less than

When Lord Cowdrey died recent dollar will be waived for the time

being. ly, it was found that no provision had been made in his will for

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TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

The following general know- ledge paper has been taken from Two workers were gaoled yester the Daily Express, the continuance of the annuity. day because they circulated Answers, for those who need The oversight came to the atten- leaflets asking the public to them, will be found on Page 16 tion of some of Lord Oxford's ignore this tax. The merchants of this issue: friends, and the new testimonial and workers petitioned for their

is a consequence.

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release, which was later effected a promise not to continue The capital sum has been sub-upon sont year in the northern zone, for a series of receptions at 08-scribed by various friends, in- further agitation. at any rate will see little or no

It is learned that there is a cluding those concerned in the summer. Mr. Herbert J. Brown, tend, Brussels and Zeebrugge.

possibility that all revenue stamp On Sunday, a commemorative annual contributions.

taxes may be repealed when tariff autonomy comes into force on and after September 1.

It is natural to be selfish, and tablet will be unveiled on the Zee- however greatly we progress, we

It will be noticed that all of shall never be able to eliminate brugge Viaduct, marking the sp selfish youth (and old age) from where the British submarine Co four subscribers to the annuity our midst.-Miss Ellia Jeffreys. blew a breach 150 feet wide on the are Conservatives.

night of the raid. The inveiling ceremony will be performed by four of the men who took the C3 to Zeebrugge.-British Wireless.

A clergyman was returning home late one evening, and had the misfortune to sit next a drunk- en man on the tram.

"Do you allow an intoxicated person on your car?" he demand- ed of the conductor.

"It's all right, sir," replied the conductor in a low voice, "as long as you don't got noisy."

ANOTHER WORLD

FLIGHT.

The scheme was initiated by Lord Reading among others.

FLYING FORCES..

Hermes Leaves Shanghai.

Shanghai, Aug. 26.

H.M.S. Hermes is leaving Shang- hai to-morrow carrying No. 2

PARIS CEREMONY OF RE-CONSECRATION.

MINISTERS AT UNKNOWN. SOLDIER'S TOMB.

Paris, Aug. 26. M. Poincare, accompanied by

1 What was Rubens besides being

a great pointer? 2 Who wan Sir Joshua Reynolds' greatest rival, whom ho always referred to an "The Man in Cavendish-outro"?

3. Who painted the interior of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral onl founded a school of art at which Hogarth was a pugril?

4 Who firat introduced the method of painting in nila into Italy? 5. Which great German artist did Henry VII. appoint as his Court painter?

6 Which famous artist, usually looked on as Spanish, was born in Creto, and what was his real nume?

7 Who wore the principal members

of the French Impresionist pchool?

8 Who introduced Impressionism

into soulpture in France? B. What pigment was it that Sir Joshua Reynolds need that is the cause of so many of his pictures being spoiled by time?

AMERICAN AIRMEN'S PROJECT. Right, R.A.F. These Bristol figh-four Ministers, formally re-con- ters, are expected to be replaced secrated the tomb of the Unknown Passengers arriving, from the Old Orchard, Maine, Aug. 26. north by B.. Haruna Maru yester- Messrs. William Brock and Ed-shortly by other aeroplanes from Soldier, which was profaned by the Sacco-Vanzetti rioters, who Hongkong-Router. day, included Major H. C. Hull, Dr.ward Schlee, flying a Stimson-

apat on it: 3. A. and Mrs. M. Morris and Detroiter monoplane, the "Pride of

The Ministers remained in silent Mr. R. R. Roxburgh. Embarka- Detroit, have left for Newfound

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Republic on the tombs.-Reuter.

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10 Who wde Italy's greatest sculptor; for what great paint- ing was he responsible, and how long did it take him to do it! Who, war Albrecht Durer? Philip IV. of Spain at the age of Who became Court painter, to twenty-four!

tions here for Europe by the land, whence they expect to start The P. and O. 8.9. Nagpore mediation for several minutes, same vessel, sailing yesterday, in- on a flight round the world, to with English mails from cluded, Mr. J. Duguid and Mrs. T. morrow. Reuter's American Ser-Singapore is due to arrive acre adorned with the colours of the 12

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