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The Very Idea!

STABILISING THE FRANC.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown were doing M. POINCARE STILL SPEAKING a walking tour through Scotland,

and in the course of their wander-

ings they came across an old' fashioned inn. "Accommodation

ON FINANCE.

for man and beast," rend Mrs. AFTER THE ELECTION. Brown aloud. "What do they mean by that?" "Married

Brown shortly.

Paris, Feb. 3.

couples, I expect, dear," said Mr. M. Poincare, continuing his

speech on the finances of the coun-i try this morning, addressed the Chamber for three hours and has not finished yet.

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الرحيم

Little Jack Horner retired to

his corner, Declaring the fight was a

frost;

But his trainer said "No, I've

a column or BO,. And you'll now tell the

world 'How I Lost.""

M. Poincare. dwelt

on.

the

difficulties connected with that burning question, stabilisation, and said that the hour for legal stabilisation hins not yet struck.

When It did strike, he announc- ed, the Government would waste no time in submitting a Bill to Parlia-

"Silent Jim (Jim Tallerton) has retired from the LC.C. tramways.|ment. In the thirty-three years in which he has been working for the L.C.C. his workmates assert that ho has rarely been heard to say anything but "Yes" and "No."

If he la only strong as well, he la the man we have been looking for.

The speech tended to confirm the belief that stabilisation will be effected, at the present rate, after the elections.-Reuter.

Foreign Policy.

Paris, Feb. 3.

Dr.

M. Briand, the Foreign Minister, Man, at Bow County Court: Heview of foreign affaire, declaring In the Senate, gave a lengthy re- earns more money in a mouth that he welcomed the dialogue than I do in a week. Debtor, across the frontier with Joflity: That is a hyperbole. Stresemaan, as leading to de- clsive explanations, by which mia- understandings could be entirely dissipator,

Solicitor, at Bow County Court: Your husband supports you? Wife: Well, he is not an orgament, East London lodger: 1 am, nol the only nuisance in the house.

My fandlady wants to fight the

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The Locarno Pael, he said, con- tained both mystical and practical clements which had to be recon- street when she is "oiled up."

Lambeth man. Ile said, "Lotciled, but he considered that Dr. lying dogs alcop."

Stresemant was wandering amidst

Man, at Kingston: When I saw | olive groves." the car coming I thought of

Into a ditch,

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"safety first" and leaged, but fell Briand, had the tendency to hold The Locarno Puct, declared M.

But the hand to receive rather than give. Germany must

to realise that the two countries were bound to meet with difliculties before they could hope to reach a healthy understanding.

LOCAL LADY'S DEATH.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1928.

NATURALISATION RIGHTS.

MRS, DONALD MACDONALD COLONY FOLLOWS IMPERIAL

PASSES AWAY. “

Many old residents of the Colony will learn with the deepest regret

PROCEDURE.

(a) where naturalization was obtained by fraud, or false re- presentation, or concealmont of material circumstances;"

HERE AND THERE.

On Holidays--Macao's Awakening

A Passing Costume

("DY ARGUS.")

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of the death, which occurred this AMENDING THE LAW.

A friend of mine has been com- morning, of Mrs. Donald Mac

plaining to me that hero in Hong- donald, widow of the late Major Macdonald, of the Hongkong Volun

The Government Gazette con- kong we get far too few holidays. teer Corns and a past. President of tains the draft of an Ordinance to have, however, given. him very elety. the Hongkong St. Andrew's So- amend the Naturalization Ordin-ttlo comfort, hut have set out ance, 1902, and to provide for the to cure him, once and for all, of The deceased lady, who was about revocation of naturalization rights his foolish notions on the subject. To begin with,I pointed out that "68" years of age, went Home with in certain cases.

ho has the benefit of 52 Sundays, her husband some ten years ago, One object of this Bill fa to ap-In the year, to which is to be add- when the latter retired from the position of head of the firm of Mply to local naturalization the ed a further aggregate of 26 days, donald and Co., marina surveyors, with regard to Imperial naturaliza days. Then there are special, powers of revocation. which exist In view of half-holidays on, Satur She returned to the Colony about a tion. Put shortly, the chief cases general, Bank and publle hell Observatory Villas, Kowloon, where sible are the following: year ago and has been residing in in which revocation will be pos-days, not to mention Easter,

of this morning, Mrs. Macdonald

Christmas, New Year holidays, death took place in the early hours

from our labours to watch the and the half-days when we rest had been in somewhat indifferent health of late, but she was able to

goe-goes run; and a. total of 93 holidays, on a very conservative attend the recent St. Andrew's Ball, being amongst the official supper

estimate will have been recorded. party. A few weeks ago, she be

where the person in ques- This leaves us with a residue of came ill and had to go to hospital, tion has shown himself disloyal to 272 days when we are expected. but was later able to return to her His Majesty:

to work and earn our salary. But home, However, her condition gra-

do, we? dually became worse, and she pass-trades with the enemy, or adheres fe) where the person in question el away this morning., born in Hongkong and before her

The late Mrs. Macdonald was His Majesty is engaged;

to the enemy, in any war in which husband's retirement she résided for many years in the Colony, side perninnently in the Colony; making a wide circle of friends, by whom she will be greatly missed. She leaves a son and married daughter, Mrs. Pope, with whom much sympathy will be felt. evening, passing the Monument at The funeral takes places this

5 p.m.

(d) where he has ceased to re-

(e) where he is sentenced by any court in His Majesty's dominione to imprisonment for twelve months for to penal servitudo or to a fine one thousand dollars or one hundred pounds.

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On a further consideration, I pointed out to my complaining friend that he has been somewhat the time spent in eating and sleen. failing in his duty. What with

ing, and taking recreation in one form or other, he really has de- voted less than one-third of his 365 days to useful work. The calculation on this point brings us to this formula: 365 x 24 and divisible by two-thirds, produces In cases (a) and (b) above the a total of 5,840 hours, or precise- Government must revoke the na-ly 260 days in the year when wo Auralization rights of the person do absolutely nothing. ·Add in question: in the other cases he this the 93 other workless days, has

a discretion. Provision is mentioned above,, and the start- made that before making any ordering discovery becomes apparent the Governor may refer the case that our local year is almost one for inquiry to a committee to be round of holidays, and that in the 124 appointed by him and to be presid- 365 days we work only 34.98 ed uver by a Judge of the Supreme average of 12 days). In their 12.00% Court. In certain cases, including matter-of-fact way of convoying almost 20.41 those referred to in (a) and (b) the truth, figures are 18.20 above, the person to be affected brutally frank. The lesson was 34.575 will have the right to an 'inquiry,

drastic but much-needed, and my .10: 34

The other object is to provide friend has now been convinced .2.11/39

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shall automatically lose his locul

EXCHANGE RATES.

Paris

Brassels Amsterdam, Berlin Copenhageni Vienna Helsingfors Lisbon Buenos Aires Bucharest Shanghai Yokohama New York Geneva Milan Stockhdim Oxlo Prague

Athena Rio Bombay Henglong. Silver (spot) Silver (forward)

That versatile huniorist, Mr. B. Wyndham Lewis, has ventured to predict that when we reach the iden state children will be barn with coloured ears, red on the port side and green on the starboard,"

Not a Conjurer's Hat. "for the better crossing of streets." Arising out of which, I was not yet a conjurer's hat from M. Briand added, that Locarno suppose we may then expect to which one could produce anything hear, when passing elementary and declared that the evacuation schools, the cheerful chant of fifty of the Rhineland was not a ques or sixty little voices chorusing tion for France alone to decide, "Green to green, and red to red, He recalled what he told Herr perfect safety-Go ahead!" This, Stresemana at Thoiry: "If you perhaps, is looking rather far want to hasten evacuation you into the future. As a preliminary must carry out disarmament und Madrid however, to this ultimate develop consider how to advance the re- ment of our present hydrophone parations payment." equipment, our eugenists might see whether it is possible to evolve

Briand opposed the rupture some sort of bat's-wing hook on of relations with the Soviets but which motorists might rig steering | demanded diplomatie correctitude. signalling arrangements such as Ile anticipated the disappearance the Navy uses a ball on one side of the last obstacle to Franco- and a cone on the other, rising Italian friendship and fully pro- and falling in unison with the phosted that 1928 would not close. helm movements-to indicate their without the grave questions of Intentions pro bono publico. var debts and reparations being. settled in such a way as to con- Using all his cloquence, the ex-solidate hopes of a

general perienced salesman had been dis- peace.

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playing his stock to the customer. The Senate voted by a show of 'He had tempted her with green,unds on the motion approving purple, and pink velvet, maailm, M. Briand's policy-Reuter,

and other cloths, but so far in

vain.

Then he brought out another rol of material, in which he seemed to have confidence,

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"Nów, madam," he said, con- fidently, "This is a lovely line.) Colour fast and unshrinkable, guaranteed to wash like a rag, and makes up splendidly. This piece!

of cloth speaks for itself.”

NAVAL PROMOTION,

NEW ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET.

London, Feb. 3.

It is officially announced, that Admiral Sir Henry Oliver has

"Then," interrupted the custom-been promoted Admiral of the

er, suppose you keep quiet for a Fleet in succession to the late

moment, and give it a chance 7"

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Cricket is the finest game that

Admiral Sir John de Robeek- Reuter.

Admirab Sir Henry Oliver,

the wit of man has devised,Mr. | K.C.B., K.C.M.G.. C.B., M.V.O., was i

P. F. Warner.'

We must not build our deepest convictions on our love of strife.- Dr. E. Lyitellan.'

until recently Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet, serving in that expacity for three years. He joined the Royal Navy in 1878, Amateur film-making will be was prompted Lieutenant ten come as popular as ordinary snap-years later and Commander in shooting is to-day.—Mr. A. Jarvis. | 1800. Just prior to the War he

War brought out the best that was prompted Rear-Admiral, be was in the British Empire and, cothing, Chief of the Admiralty bad as war was, I would rather War staff on the outbreak. Ap- see another war than those good pointed Vice-Admiral in 1918, he qualities should go under-Lord was given the command of the Jellicoe.

A certain woman came before a pension committee and stated that she was seeking her. "eternity" beneft.

"Your what, madam?" queried the chairman.

"My "eternity' benent," she

reaffirmed.

"My dear woman, 'eternity" means your hereafter."" -

"Yes, sir; that's what I'm here after."

What is broad daylight in Man- chester is a delicato question. Mr. Justice Serutton.

If you have something to say, say it clearly, concisely, forcibly, if you like, and then sit down- Sir W. Joynson Hicks.

It is our busines to convince all men that the way to security is by friendship, and not by airships.

The Dean of Worcester. The general average of intelli- genço among M.P's is higher now than it was when I first entered the House-Viscount Ullswater.

Home Fleet; but from 1920-24 served as Second Sen Lord. He was promoted full Admiral in

1922.]

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Other Promotions.

London, Feb. 3.

It is announced that Admiral Sir lens Oliver has been promoted to Admiral of the Fleet in the vacancy caused by the recent death of Sir John do Robeck. Vice-Ad- niral Sir Richard Webb is now pro- moted to be Admiral, and Rear- Admiral Bertram Thealg to be Vice-Admiral. All the appointments date from January 21st-British Wireless.

FRENCH RAILWAY RATES.

Paris, Jan. 20. The Chamber of Commerce of Paris, with regard to the increase In railway freightage, has written to the Minister of Public Works, pointing out that the effect of the increase will be to add to the cost of living-Indo-paciji.

London, Ecb, 3.

47.20/32 .2/6%

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British status if he leaves the There, are many signs that the 1/11% Colony and becomes naturalized in neighbouring Colony of Macao, 4.87 1/32 somo foreign State. This provie like Rip Van Winkle, is awaken- .25.32 ian is also based on the law relating, froin its sleep and making an .02.06 ing to Imperial naturalization.

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effort to reassert its geomn=den} importance on the South China coast. On top of the construc- tion of an expensive harbour, a

28.696 HOW MUCH DO YOU est-class

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CLEVER BABES.

Little Wendy Remington and Audrey Goodman 08 they will appear in Miss Capell's forthcoming dancing displays on the 22nd, 27th and 29th instant.

KNOW?

TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

Hotel was recently opened; while An Art Exhibition, designed to attract culture to the Colony, also attracted much at tention, not only from the people

of Macao, but also quite a few visitors from Hongkong. But t gain access to this and other Points of interest, it was necessary a regular for the visitor to run

The following general know- ledge paper has been taken from the Daily Express.

Answers, for those who need barrage of quick-firin dice, for it them will be found on page 18 was Chinese New Year Day, and

of this issue.

1 What wa Stone"?

toto as a seasonable pastime g the "Philosopher's very popular.

2 Who wrote the following: "The

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Eneid," "The Admirable Crich- were relegated to a position. In the For once, the fantan housea ton," "Trilby "The Wealth of background. So aggressive were Nations," "A Doll's House"?

3. What was a barometer registert the proponents of the good old What great historical event tous game of shaking the bones that made possible by the aid of Fer- on this faste, with an expected. dinand and Isabella of Spain?,

big incursion of victims from

5 How did lawyers' feca originate? Hongkong, they had established Quote the shortest verso in the a line. of booths along the route to Bible?

the Hotel, with a sort of bridge-

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7 What was Samuel Pepy's profes-head entrenched at the landing

sion?'

8 Who founded Winchester College! proof of Macao's rejuvenation. stage. Nor was this the only What is the mezzanine floor!

10 What is "dog's none," and what flower's scent does it suggest? 111 Why did Augustine find it com- paratively easy to preach Christ- ianity in Kent in 597 A.D.

At the Hotel, another enterpris Ing foueur had established his business in the bar.. A pile of silver and notes stacked up in a tempting ensemble, at his side, 12 In what Shakespearian playa do testified to the fact that he had the following characters appear: rolled the bones to some purpose. Touchstone, Imagen, Cassio, Casca, Hero, Florizel?

HONGKONG CHAFF.

By B. R.-B..

There's nothing The Bamboo

"Can't do

It makes food

And pens,

And coops for hens,

It carries the Bride when she's married.

It makes curtains and mate

And raincoats and hats

And beara off the corpse when it's buried.

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With the official edict banning ther old Chinese watchman's udi- farm, there ha passed out of uns yet another feature linking the Colony of Hongkong with olden days. The cone-shaped hat, the ill-shaped hose, and the felt shoes which for so long distinguished the native watchman' are all to be discarded for the more offleient- looking. European uniform. While regretting the passing of this and other features familiar to those. long.resident in the Colony, the change is to be welcomed if only for the undoubted additional smartness it confers on an organi- zation which takes a responsible part in the maintenance of peace and order.

MARITIME LABOUR.

'ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL,

CONFERENCE.

Geneva, Feb. 3.,

The executive Council of the International Labour Office has passed a resolution in favour of holding on International Maritime Labour Conference immediately after the ordinary Labour Con- ference next year.

The motion was supported by tho. Labour group, but was opposed by the Executive of the Labour Office and also by Mr.. Forbes Watson, the British employera" delegate. Reuter,

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