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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER. 18. 1927.

FOREIGN LOANS,

We were discussing quite recent- ly the problem of finding more money with which Germany is faced and whether it would be wiser for her to increase her int ternal revenue so as to be able to meet her foreign obligations or whether it would be better to raise money by loan and so spare her population--for the present at any rate-the burden of extra taxation:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1927.

supply of commodities which enn bo exchanged for manufactured goods. Great Britain has already benefited considerably. from the substantial amounts lent abroad before the war, It is estimated that the net income received by this country in 1926 in respect of interest on oversens investment was about £270 millions

DAY BY DAY,

LOVE CAN MAKE US FIENDS AS WELL AS ANGELS.-Charles Kings- ley.

The B.L .. Tatamba is due here from Singapore on Thursday morning,

The Ben Line B.a. Benrooch from day, October 27th.

NEGLIGENT DRIVING

CHARGE.

INCIDENT ON CASTLE PEAK

ROAD,

The case in which the Chinese driver of private motor car No. 124 was summoned for failing to

The Very Idea!

Sandy and Pat were included in. an exploration party, and in a very remote spot they discovered some empty whisky bottles.

has been here 'firet."

"Ah," said Sandy, "a Scotsman

and last year, owing to the abnor- Home ports is due here on Thurs- sound his horn and negligent so he would have taken the bottles

mal conditions resulting from the general strike and the coal stop- page, the whole of this sum was utilised in bridging the gap be- tween imports and exports, both visible and invisible, or, in other words, none of the interest was re-

invested abroad.

It is no doubt correct that unless sooner or later, some portion of the annual interest is brought home in the form of goods, the advantage of a foreign investment policy may appear to be of a negative order. The large amount of the Interest payments made to Great Britain, suggests that i should be possible, without undue effort, appreciably to

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driving, at the Tai Lam Chungi The P and O. a.s. Devanha, ar-commenced before Mr. W. Schofield cutting on September 25, which rived at Marseilles on October 15 at the Kowloon Magistracy yester- and the Novara on October 17.4

day afternoon, was concluded this Forthcoming weddings include fined on both summonses.

morning, when the defendant was that of Mr. C. J. Pintos, foreman, P.W.D., Peak Reservoir Station, to Mrs. M. F. Pintos, widow, of the

same address.

Among the passengers who de- parted to-day aboard the s.s. Talye Maru for northern ports and San Francisco were Mr. C. H. Benson and Mr. J. M. du Rocha.

Passengers arriving by 8.8. Aki Maru from Japan and way ports this morning, included Lieut. Col. R. G. Clarke, Lieut. Col. H. N.. Hunter, and Mr. R. J. Grier.

The Hospital Comforts Committee begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, receipt of parcels of liter ature from Mrs. W.A. Cornell, Mrs. Duckworth, Mr. Pryde and the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.

"No," added Pat, "if that were back

Edward appears in "Fifty Years The following story of King of Spoof," a book of reminiscences by the veteran comedian, Mr. Arthur Roberts:

As reported elsewhere in this On one occasion King Edward, issue, the defendant drove his car when Prince of Wales, visited Ar- round the cutting, which is a thur Roberts in his dressing room blind corner about three miles at the Palace Theatre. "Arthur's" from Castle Peak, at such a speed dresser, being nervous, fumbled that he swerved to the right with the key of a' tantalus, when centre of the road, imperilling the the Prince observed, "Don't ocupants of a car, driven by trouble, let me have some whisky Inspector Marks, which was travel- out of the bottle behind Mr. Ro- ling in the opposite direction. berts's looking-gluss"-a bottle which "Arthur" thought he had hidden.

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The defendant professed ignor ance of the incident and the case was adjourned for his master to

"Let that child leave the court," be called.

ordered Mr. Justice Swift in "the In giving evidence this morning, Divorce Court yesterday, Indicat the master stated that the defen- ing a girl who stood in the gang- dant drove him to a place named way of the crowded court. Nam Tei in the New Territories on the afternoon of the day in other spectators, this is not the "Whatever one may think about question. They started on the replace for children," turn journey at between five and judge.

added the six o'clock in the evening, but he A barrister, who appeared in did not remember the incident of the case then before the judge, in- timated that the girl was a cham- bermaid witness.

increase the volume of our overseas loans, and yet still to enjoy, in the form of current consumption, a con- siderable part of the annual inter- est. Even If, as before the war, the new lendings were approximate. |- A Chinese, aged 53, was admitted, Iy to equal the amount of the inter- to the Kwong Wah Hospital suffer-eting another car at the bend, est, or even to exceed it, considering from the effects of opium poi- up their hand. He had employed nor of anyone shouting or holding soning, believed to be self-adminis- the defendant as driver for three able advantages should'still acerue,

tered. The man was found in a while in addition, British resources serious condition in a house in years, and he had not been, in abroad for use in times of emer- Temple Street, Yamati.

volved in any accident. gency, would be "increased. But any substantial improvement in the volume of overseas loans must de-

pend upon the necessary resources.

first being made available and, in turn, the accumulation of resources will be largely influenced by the

relation of British prices to those of competitor countries and by the individual willingness to save.

Kowloon Amenities.

is sufficiently old to be chamber- Mr. Justice Swift: Oh If she maid at an hotel she is old enough to come back into court.

The girl returned and gave evid-

In answer to Inspector. Marks, At the Marine Court this morn-

witness denied that he told the de-ence. ing, before Commdr. G. F. Hole, fendant when they started back it the master of a cargo junk plead was six o'clock. He caught the ed guilty to navigating the har-7.20 p.m. ferry back to Hongkong. The professor must have been

bour without navigation lights, and was fined $15, with the alter native of two weeks' imprisonment.

Inspector Marks pointed out that the defendant had said his master told him it was six o'clock when they started back. Further, Follies, offered Mr. C. B. Cochran and arrived in Kowloon in time Mr. Ziegfield; of the Ziegfeld if they left Nam Tel at six o'clock over £2,000 for the one number for the master to catch the 7.20 "My Heart Stood Still," the per- p.m. ferry, they must have forming rights of which are held travelled fast. by Mr. R. B. Salisbury for the East. The "Quaints" open to-night at the Theatre Royal.

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the last report of K.R.A. activities There were one or two points in

The Royal Observatory reports: which deserve further, comment. The anti-cyclone is central over N. One dealing with street lighting, China and Manchuria. The typhoon airs a grievance which is long-has passed to the N. E. of the early consideration. However, the expected along the S. E. coast of standing and certainly calls for Boins. Moderate monsoon may be Government is apparently plead Ching and over the N. China Sea. The local forecast is: N. E. winds, moderate; fine.

For not "sounding his horn the defendant was fined $5 and for negligent driving. $20.

RIFLE SHOOTING COMPETITION.

PORTUGUESE MARKSMEN WIN. CUPS.

scientist, saya that apes sing.

Professor Ridley, a British

listening outside the bathroom af our boarding-house.

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nation--Mr. A. C. Cramb. might be applied to better illumi- Money paid by the motorist

No serious person believes it is possible in the present state of airs to prevent all wars.-Mr. E. Everett Reid.

Men who are very much impress-, ed with their own importance sel- dom impress others.-Mr. Rooth (Lambeth Magistrate.)

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They were strangers, but were sitting in deck chairs next to one another on the pier. Suddenly the young man turned to the girl.

"Pardon me," said he, "but your face is familiar."

"So is your manner," retorted the girl.

It has apparently been decided bying poverty, and leaving it at that. the German Government to go into We rather think such an excase is the money market and raise farther foolish type than an economic feat more of the penny-wise-pound-

The Exhibition of Objects d'Art loans, and it has been reported that of retrenchment, and trust that at Komor and Komor's Salon is at- America will most probably be the the final word has not been said tracting much attention tinere on the matter. Then, and relateding an unusually fine collection of source of the new capital. It has

exquisite cloisonne, ivory carving somewhat to the other case of aften been said of late that London complaint so far as economy goes, Those who appreciate the very best ind other gems of Japanesé Art. still remains the great money there is the strong protest against in such works, are advised to visit

the erection of most (market of the world, but we notice advertisement hoardings on the the Exhibition which will remain Part 11' and the 44 competitors John Rice,

unsightly

open for only a few days more,

that in the Monthly Review of one of the great London hanking houses

peninsula. We had occasion to draw attention to the hoarding it was in course of construction. opposite the Kowloon Hotel when This eyesore faces everyone now, and perhaps people are getting used to it. Anyhow, it appears as if the powers-that-be, from a stand

Car-

departures, of which six and five reports gave 14 arrivals and 15 This morning's Harbour Office

respectively were British. goes for local discharge were low, but through freights were better, 40,000 mark. There remained 57 while the tonnage was above the vessels in harbour at 9 a.m. this

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Some excellent shooting wa seen on the occasion of the annual mitted for trial on a charge of An innocent man who was com- rille competition of the Portuguese stealing three rings valued at Company, H.K.V.D.C., which was £110 was discharged at Folkestone held at Stonecutters on Sunday Quarter Sessions when the grand The competition shooting na jury under the direction of the fired in connexion with Muskotry Recorder threw out the bill against were classified as follows:--One marksman, four first cluas shots, court that Rice took a ring to a It had been stated at the police

small margin. and 32 second class shots. Three jeweller and sold it. Later he men failed as marksmen by a very was arrested at Deal, and at once

denied the theft.

The weather was fine, the light being ideal for the shooting.

A ring sold by Rice was pro- duced in court, and identified by Mrs. Estcourt as her engagement ring, but Rice declared that the

there mention mude of the want of unemployed capital. The writer of the article in question says that one of the great problems at the present time is that of obtaining an adequate supply of fresh capital, not only for the British Empire and matter;. for now a big hoarding morning, of which 21 were British. for 1 year and to receive a replica fcharge that since Rice was Com-

point on the island, are unable to appreciate a Kowloon aspect of the its development, but also for many station. This the K.B.A. has pro- has gone up beside the railway other countries, which, having lost tested against in spirited terms, to be in wireless communication The following ships are expected a substantial amount of their capi-and it remains to be seen what with Hongkong to-day: Talamba, tal through the war, now find great the authorities, with the economy Mara, Tamba Maru, Mishimi Maru, will be done about it. We presume Tonkin, Bandoeng Maru, Taiyo difficulty in returning to prosperity, factor in mind, are pleased in meeting their liabilities, and in earn whatever revenue.. accrues

to Kashima Maru, Deli Maru, Ikoma san Maru, Yagawe Maru, Manda- Tonkin, Président Taft, Linan, Asia, Campinas, Sarpedon, Tonjer, Eurylochus, Malwa

The results are appended:- Lusitano Club Cup (for the

highest scorer throughout the Parting was his property. II Course, winner to hold the cup.C., told the grand jury in his The Recorder, Mr. Roland Oliver,

Silva, total score 92 points. of same). Won by Pte. C. G.mitted for trial Mrs. Estcourt had privates, won by /Lt. S. Jarvis Runner up Cup, presented by 4

points at the last range). M.C. total score 89 points, (best

setting their industries again at from permitting the erection of san Maru, Philoctetes, Changte, by Pte. F. A. M."Rosarin, totul

work.

such hoardings on its land. We cull to mind the case, of two garages which were suffered to appear--one of them never finish- ed, the other demolished by our

Heilbronn,

Runner up Cup, for third place, presented by 0/C. Company, won score 89 points.

found the three missing rings in her flat.

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"And what are you going to call him?" asked the doctor of the happy father.

uncommon

"Reginald D'Arcy, sir." "That's rather an name for the East End of London, "Yes, sir. But I want him to

Team Competition won by Pte. isn't it?" C. G. Silva's team, consisting of beiro, and J. C. Remedios. Ptes. F. P. Sequeira, C. P. V. Re- be a boxer.”

200 yds.

"I don't quite see the con- C. G. Silva and F, F. Sequiera, 19 mystified doctor.

Application Ptes.nexion," replied the somewhat ts. Max. 20.

"Oh, that's easy, sir. Look at 200 yds. Snap Shooting-Pies. the practice he will get at school C. S. M. Rodrigues and C. G. Silva, with a name like that."Daily 17 pts. Max. 20.

News, 200 yds. Rapid Shooting-Pten.

+

a: new dress.

祷

H. J. Silva and F. A. M. Rosar Smith died to-day while trying on

Oh, have you heard? Mrs. 30 pis. Max, 30.

500 yds. Application.-Pte C. G. Silva, 14 pts. Max. 20.

Hidden Number-Pte. M. A.

Silva.

HONGKONG ESTATE OF $83,200.

How sad! What was it trim- med with?

CAMERONIANS LEAVE TO-MORROW.

It is neccessary to remember that there is a constant wastage of capi- tol and unless wastages are repair last big typhoon blow-on the Wharf this morning, the engines Whilst berthing at the Canton ed and additional capital created to edge of Salisbury Road, despite of the Lungshan temporarily hung correspond with the ever-increasing obvious complication of the al-up, with the result that the anchor population, the standard of living ready serious traffic problem. But had to be dropped. The position as a whole must inevitably decline. should be subordinate to due con- chor fouled the steam

we think the matter of rentals of the ship was such that the an- The more developed countries of the sideration of the amenities of Victoria's buoy,

launch which world, such as the United States the peninsula residental district sunk. Craft from Taikoo are now is now and Great Britain, are able to acpractically the only landing place clear the moorings.

To spoil the effect of what is engaged in lifting the anchor to cumulate resources much mor:

on the mainland, is to commit the rapidly than the less developed area to definite disfigurement. It Mr. Joseph P. countries, and the latter look to the is indeed surprising that the capitalist and well-known paper former for the capital necessary, sidering the better, alignment of through Hongkong with 'rs. Heil- Government, after specially con- dealer of Manila, is passing expand production. Moreover, if the waterfront buildings at bronn on his way to attend a Great Britain is to adopt an active Tsim-sha-tsui. Point, for artistic stockholders' meeting of the emigration policy--and an active reasons, should allow the erection Cosmos Paper Co., of Shanghai, emigration policy offers, one of the received the adverse attention of which he is interested. He will of a type of eyesore which has one of the numerous concerns in most promising solutions of the local authorities throughout the then proceed to the United States unemployment problem-iz is only British Isles. It is one of those to inspect the New York office of reasonable that this country should the layman quite naturally seeks

sceming official anomalies on which the J. P. Heilbronn Company.

Only some three hundred strong, since the "A" Reservists were re- provide a substantial part. of the early enlightenment.

leased earlier in the year, the re- capital necessary to establish the emigrants overseas,.

mainder of the 1st Battalion of the Further, a

Cameronlans (Scottish Rifles) are more rapid opening up of the less

leaving for Home to-morrow on the Shanghai, like "Hongkong, is

ment policy of reducing the British a.s. Karmala, following the Govern developed countries will not only weather and last Tuesday the experiencing the vagaries of the lead to larger purchases of capital thermometer dropped to a minimum the firm's policy. Yesterday after Yuk-yan; 10: Bonham Strand, and leaving to-morrow.

forces in Chiria. Probate has been granted to Ko goods in Britain; but it will also of 13 while on the previous day the

A number of other detalls are also noon, when Malle, de Goudar and manager of the Electric Light The Northamptonshire Regiment, bring numerous orders in connexfon maximum temperature. was 1.0. So her partner gave exhibitions with subsequent repairs and re- remember such a hot day in October commodation was so great that

far as some of the older residents modern dances, the demand for ac- Company, Swatow.

as announced recently, will be leav The will directs that the estate ing for Shanghai early in November newals. In addition, by increasing has not occurred within twelve many had to be turned away. The be managed and controlled by leaving the Scots the production of foodstuffs and years and none could remember any dances were exceptionally well exe Yukeyan, until the son, Yui-yan Queen's Royal Regiment and the

Guards," raw materials. It will add to the Buch leap from winter to summer cuted, evoking hoarty, aplause at comes of age, when they shall 2nd Batt, K.O.S.B. as the Colony'a

as occured last woek-end,

the conclusion of each item.

control, the estate between them. garrison.

A SON UNDER AGE; "Those who thought that the

Hongkong estate to the value of apatious extensions to Crawford's

Lane, $83,200 was left by Ko Kal-cheung, Restaurant were alias Taz Ku, late of Ching Hoi 30mewhat ambitious, have un village, Chiu Chow, Swatow, who doubtedly altered their opin died at that village on January proved, thus thoroughly justifying ion, so popular has the enterprise 22, 1924.

of

EMBARKING ON THE KARMALA.