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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

DEADLY CATTLE DISEASE.

INTERESTING MACAO ITEMS.

MANILA SEAPLANE

CRASH.

SUSPICION ON SOUTH AMERICAN IMPORTATIONS.

DOMINIONS NOW FREE.

London, Feb. 13. Mr. Walter Guiness, the Minister of Agriculture, was asked in the House of Common's to-day whether Canada, Zealand were

Australia

HONGKONG CONSULS PAY VISITS.

Macao, Feb. 9. An official visit to Macao was made by the Italian Consul Gen- eral nt Hongkong, Senhor Carrara, and phrty, aboard the Italian- gunboat "Sebastiano Caboto."

the

"AVIATORS' ESCAPE FROM

DEATH.

TOTALLY WRECKED.

Manila, Feb, 10.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1928.

THE MACAO ART EXHIBITION.

FURTHER LIST OF AWARDS.

Macao, Feb. 9.

The Macao Photographie Exhibi- tion continues as popular as over

and school children to the number

U.S. PLAYWRIGHT "WANTED.”

ALLEGATION OF FORGERY IN SHANGHAI,

of over two thousand have already ALSO HOTEL FRAUDS. visited the show, displaying a lively interest in the pictures with teachers.

The 5-C, believed to be the last The visitors arrived on Sunday, of the Douglas Torpedo type spa-the guidance of their respectivo 5th February, and left on Thurs-planes in use in the United States a heap of wreckage as a New day, 9th instant. The gunboat Navy, and no free of foot made Macao port shortly after two result of a crash which occurred at and-mouth disease, and what diging the Consul and his party land- Nicolas Light, off the shore of whether in o'clock, and shortly after anchor-out 10 am, yesterday near San

Cavite. case in this country, which haded and proceeded to pay an officiat

His Oil

The aviators manning the plane, Excellency been traced to the importation of call

Lieutenant Commander ment from South America, he Governor of Macno, calling inter Price, pilot, and Machinist's Mate George would consider the desirability of on His Lordship the Bishop of Pagsbyan, miraculousy escaped limiting the importation of meat Macao, and thence a tour of the death and emerged from the wreck to supplies from countries which principal places of interest.

with only a few minor injuries na were free from the diseases The An official dinner in honour of the result of their experience. They audience was an appreciative one. Minister replic that Ganda, the visitors, was given by His Ex-were rescued a few moments after In the awards made in the Art Australia and New Zealand were cullency the Governor on Sunday the crash by the crew of the S. S. now free from the disease. In night.

Leyte, inter island steamer owned recent years no definite proof had On the following day, in the by Fernandez Hermanos, and taken

Section of Exhibition, special men tion is made of any Awards of Honour granted in respect of the

Shanghai, Feb. 10.

well-known playwright.

It was learned from ' official sources to-day that the State A lecture was given on "Art" Department at Washington was requested to appréhend William in connexion with the Exhibition Preston Gibson, of Washington, Neves, a student of St. Joseph's against whom charges were filed at the Macao Club by Mateus das B.C

College, Macao, before a good with the United States Court here audience. A demonstration by alleging that Gibson altered the Ltd, in the Exhibition Building Henry C. Davis, Commander of representative of Messrs. Kodak, gold draft endorsed by Colonel last Saturday was poorly attend the United States marines here. ed owing to bad weather, but the

According to information from endorsed the draft for Mr. Gibson ofcial sources, Colonel. Davis thinking that the amount was $200 gold, but the draft was cash here for $3,200 gold. The draft was drawn on Mrs. L. M. White, Vesuvio em Erupcao" in partien-care of Riggs National Bank at Washington, D.C. Mrs. White Is lar, and of those by Marciano A supposedly the widow of the Into Chlef Justice Edward D. White who was an uncle of Mr. Gibson.

Colonel Davis is now in Manila for medical treatment. Mr. Gib non, who has been in Shanghai for about six months, departed for Japan on January 26 aboard the Japanese ship, Africa Maru, but it was learned that he left Japan for Vancouver on February 3 aboard the Canadian Pacine steamer, Emprces of Asia.

been abtained that the outbreaks afternoon, the Consul General for to the U. S. S. Jason, airplane ten-paintings by Baron do Cercaled at the American Oriental Bank

due to infection imported from South-American,

Stapleton had. however, arisen that certain of the outbreaks had been due to the cloths in which the imported meat was wrapped, or, to bone or other parts of the

carcasses.

from Tacloban to Manila and was the first vessel to reach the seene, although others were near.

of the Runboat "Sebastiano Caboto," and a contingent of sailors paid a visit to the Grotto of Camoens whore he laid a wreath

Shortly after the Leyte had left at the foot of the pedestal of the the wreck, the Florence D., Cad- bust of the poet enshrined there. wallader and Gibson Lumber. Com- He accompanied this act with a pany boat, passed by and members highly eulogistic speech in praise of its crew were lowered in row- of the Portuguese poet and the boats to investigate. Not finding Portuguese heroes of old. He re- the pilot or his helper abourd, the ferred to the friendly relations crew conducted a 15-minute search that have ever existed between and then hoisted the plane on deck Portugal and Italy. His Excel-after notifying Commander Turner lency the Governor of Macao commanding oficer of the Navy fly- thanked the visitor for his gracking forces in the Philippines. Negotiations had been in pro- ou act of courtesy which was gress with the South American greatly appreciated by all the Governmenta concerned which Portuguese. should result in the adoption, In The distinguished visitor was those countries, of measures pre-given a warm welcome during the yonting the introduction of In- whole of his sojourn and left do Cection into Great Britain.claring himself charmed with British Wireless.

To guard against this danger, orders had been issued which re- quire bones, or other parts of car- casses, or cloths in which they were wrapped, to be boiled or dis- infected efore being brought into contact with animals,

“GENTLEMEN, THE KING."

Maena and its people. Several football matches took place be- tween the team of the Italian gun- hout and local teams, the visitors proving themselves good exponents

of the game.

An Unofficial Visit.

A destroyer and several scouting planes were sent out to look for the pilot and machinist. The Leyte ar- rived in the meantime and the searching parties were called back, The plane left the Jpson about 9:45 am. for Corregidor for duty during the antiquircraft target prac tice being conducted by the U.S.S. Pittsburgh; flagship of the Asiatic Fleet. The Pittsburgh was using a sleeve target towed by a sonplane and the 5-C had been sent out to stand by in case anything happened the plane doing the towing. The 5.C was flying low, about 600 Mr. R. C. Tredwell, Consul Gen-feet, and developed engine trouble eral for the U.S.A., in Hongkong, while over San Nicolas Light. Tho The English, in my few years, and a small party of friends, Capt. plane was down wind and Prica's have never interfered-I pledge A. J. L. Whyte, A.D.C. to H.E. the altitude was not sufficient to bring my faith and honour to this to the Governor of Hongkong, Major and it around to glide down against the extent of a title or scintilla, in any Mrs. G. F. Charles, and Mr. Istiff breeze. He was travelling Irish matter,” said Mr. Tim Healy, | Childe called on H.E. the Governor downward at a high rate of speed, K.C., Governor-General of the Irish on Sunday last and lunchconed his own plus that of the wind." The Free State, at . banquet given in with H.E. Senhor Tamagniul de water was rough and the crash his honour by the Executive Coun- Souan Barbosa, and Madame Bar-wrecked both of the plane's pon- ell in Dublin on the eve of his rebosa, after which a short visit was toons, tearing them completely loose, tirement.

paid to the Macao Photographie Exhibition before returning to Hongkong the same day.

.MR. TIM HEALY'S TRIBUTE..

"The British Government left the Ministry absolutely free, left them, in fact, untouched, unndvised, and that tribute should not be left un- paid."

Commenting on the eulogistic re- ferences to himself, he asked, after a cascade of compliments had been showered upon him; if he might now be canonised.

Recent Publications.

Recent Macao publications in clude "A Visitor's Handbook to Romantic Macao" and "A Business Man's Macao," both issued by the Publicity Office of the Macao Port "I have enjoyed all this finttery,Works Department. The demand but I am not such a fool us to be-for the first-named has been so lieve it all. Old men are useful as great that the publication of a undertakers, but the country needs second edition has become neces- sary and it will shortly be issued from the press with, much additional matter not contained in the first edition,

young men.

"At my age I would not have the courage to enter upon the Shannon scheme, and certainly would not have the courage to abolish scrub bulls or prosecute people for soiled eggs."

The King.

The Race Club.

The two under-wings were smashed. Although torn loose, one of the pon toons 'caught. under the plane and kept it from sinking.

H. M. S. Hawkins, British cruiser, which started-out of Manila Bay about 9 n.m. was passing by when the plane crashed and also notified the Jason of the accident. After learning of the rescue the Hawkins steamed on past Corregl- dor.

LABOURERS FOR HAWAII.

"SANDVIKEN" DELAYED IN

MANILA.

After a long rost, the Macao Rice Club announces the first The steamer Sandviken which Paying a tribute to his staff, he meeting of the year to take place was selteduled to sail far Hono- said that he had two little Pro- on Sunday, 4th March. The pre-inlu with more than 400 labourers testant secretaries endowed to him gramme has been issued and it is a yesterday afternoon is still in

Mello,

"Mater.

Dolorosa"

GRAVELY ILL.

The Earl of Oxford and Asquith, who is lying gravely

ill.

and

Baptista exhibited by his grandson, Mr. M. F. Baptista, "Um junco chines," and "Macau antigo," all the pictures being exhibited for the first time.

The other awands are as follows:

Gold Medals.

In addition to the forgery charge, Gibson is also alleged to have defrauded local hotels through the issuance of bad che- ques. Gibson is accompanied by his wife, who is his fourth. His first wife was Minna. Field from Chicago, his second a daughter of the late Senator James Mc- Millan, of Michigan, and his third Mrs. Beatrice Rogers, daughter of Benjamin Pratt, and grand- daughter of the late H. H. Rogers,

Mr. Gibson, the son of the late Senator Randall Lee Gibson, of Louisiana, a Yalo gradunto and author of many plays, holds the Croix de Guerro and served as Heutenant in the. U.S., marine corps. Gibson moved in the best social circles in Shanghai, and was supposedly trying to establish a political magazine.

HICKMAN MURDER

ENQUIRY.

ACCUSED LAD adjunged SANE.

tion. The verdict means that Hick- man must pay the death penalty for

crimes.

Los Angeles, Feb. 9. William Edward Hickman, eon- fessed kidnapper, alayer and muti- Intor of Marian Parker, 19-year-old Los Angeles girl, was found to be zane by a Superior Court jury here Marechal Gomes da Costa.-to-day, after 45 minutes of delibera Water Colour Drawing-"Junco"

Silver Medals, Mr. M. F. Baptista.-"Basto de Camoes" (Sketch-Origihal).

Mr. K. H. Tang Meat" (Oil Painting).

Mias Milly A. da Silva-"0 Lago da Feira" (Pastel).

Mr. Yee Cheong-Junka" (011

Hickman kidnapped the Parker Painting).

Mr. Estanlan Carlos Lopes,irl, and later killed her and dis- membered her body, last December. colour).

Children at

Hickman sat apright and stared | stolidly as the verdict was rend. Sentence will be passed Saturday. The defence entered a notice that it would appeal.

by Lord FitzÁlan, and one might as noteworthy feature that the prizes port awaiting orders to sail, says "Portugal e Colonias" (Water-A nationwide search was instituted

well expect indiscretion from them than the average last year and it last. Yesterday. Captain Manuel offered are, on the whole, higher the Manlia Bulletin of Saturday as to hear an oyster broadcast.

is hoped that a large entry with You have," be concluded, "heard talk about 'our foreign come from Hongkong after the King, but there is one thing about Race Meeting there.

this foreign' King,' he is a gentle, man, and we know his pedigree. I wish we know as much about those who talk about his interference in Irish affairs."

"THE BLACK BOTTOM REVUE.”

BRIGHT SHOW AT THEATRE ROYAL.

del Villar, surveyor of the port, laformed the Director of Labour that the bont had not yet been granted clearance because it has not asked for any so far.

The Sandviken was engaged i

for him and he was arrested a short time later at Echo, Ore. While ad- mitting the crimes, he pleaded not guilty by virtue of insanity,

Certifientes of Merit. Rev. J. Climaco do Rosario.-"S. Paulo"

over (Chalk drawing photograph).

Mr. J. G. de Aquino.-"Res-

from Hongkong by one D'Almaida, taurante chings," (Water enlours). HOW MUCH DO YOU

to take to Hawaii labourers who Mr. Denton Junk" (Oil Paint-

have been rounded up by indepen- dent ship brokers. These labour- ers have been waiting for their transportation to Honolulu many days since, thus causing them much expense for their stay in It is understood from reliable

Ing).

Mr.

Harry Kow-Original: Sketch (Pen and Ink drawing).

Major Victor Lacerda "Por Mares Nunca Dantes Navegadoes" (Water colours),

KNOW?

TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

ledge paper has been taken from The following general know-

the Daily Express,

Mr. Cosgrave, who presided, said that those who were too young to remember, the days when Mr. Healy's keen-edged sarcasm made him the terror of his adversaries, found it difficult to associate the gentle, paternal-he might almost were included in "The Black Bot- say the patriarchal counsellor of tom Revue" which was presented to-day with the sturdy hitter, the by the Banvard Musical Comedyures that more than one-half Jeonine figure, the uncompromising Company at the Theatre Royal last of the money collected by the ship Madame Tamagniu! Barbosa was them; will be found on Page 14

A number of outstanding items

the city.

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POLICE RESERVE.

Answers, for those who need

of this issue.

1. What familiar legend in connexion with the steam engine has junt been disproved at the Royal Institution?

2 What is a zooid?

: What famoue man's home has, jual become a national memorial?

4 Whore has a road bean almost

literally paved with gold!

Mr. Remigio Banares. "Mapa Mundi" (Water colours),

The special prize presented by

soldier of bygone years. He left evening, chief among which were thoir transportation expenses" to "Larchag

brokers from the labourers ឆន won by Miss Helena Ribeiro for

recolhendo" "the Viceregal Lodge for

(Chalk a well- selections from "Rose Marie," earned rest with the affection and These included. "The Love Calf Hawail has not yet been turned drawing). admiration of everyone in Ireland which was splendidly sung by Miss in to D'Almaida and this is and and elsewhere who had the pleasure Kathleen D.Arey, and "The Totem to be delaying the departure. and honour of knowing him.

Reports to the Bureau of Lar Dance" by Miss Winnifred Dalle The distinguished gathering in supported by the chorus. This bour late, informed the labour testant Archbishops of Dublin. cluded the Roman Catolic and Pro-fatter created an excellent impres-director that the transportation sion and was loudly applauded, expenses collected from 30 of the

ORDERS FOR THE WEEK.. The dress effects were particularly labourers who are to all cannot striking, while the dance itself be produced. It is feared by

Hongkong Police Reserve Or- An interesting experiment, hay-struck an unusual note and was Dirselor Cruz that these labourers ing for its object the establish highly pleasing.

are victims of some of the brokers.ders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. ment of a theatre for children Miss Edna Ray, who has shown

Bureau officials are investigat Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain Superinten-

dent of Police, state: only, is to be tried in Liverpool, considerable grace and skill in the

Ing. Mr. Edward P. Genn, the Lanen- numbers she has sustained, was shire playwright and, author of warmly applanded for her Vanity averal children's plays, atates Dance, and Elsie Lancaster, toget

"If you say to a woman 'You that he is inaugurating the ven-her with members of the chorus, shall not, she anys 'I will; and if ture in the bellof that such a then-scored a success with the song you say to her "You may, she says tre will be widely appreciated not "Roses of To-day."

I won't." This statement by Mr. Drill under Sergeant R. J. Hunt.. only by children but also by

Sharpshooters Co..... "The Black Bottom" was present J. W. Jarvin, of London, caused harassed parents, who do noted by Clairé Leslie and the chorus much laughter at the annual- Rifle Practico-Rifle practice know sometimes how to amuse the in effective fashion."""

conference at, Bradford: "Since will take place on the Peak Range 10 youngsters "My aim,” he added, Plenty of humour and doch wore the last conference passed a re- on Sunday, the 19th inst. at 10.00

s to provide a centre where supplied by John and Victor Hagan, solution permitting women to a.m. Members will assemble at the |-- clean and wholesome entertain together with Frank Atkinson, and amoke at the association's holiday Upper Tram Station at 9.45 am. 11 ment can always be had for chil they invariably raised a good centres," he added, "there has Uniform optional. dren. The majority of plays and laugh when they appeared,

been less smoking at the East-

(Sgd). L. H. C. CALTHROP,. films to-day have a demoralising "The Black Bottom Revue" is bebourne centre, where formerly

A.S.P. effect on the minds' of the young" ing repeated to-night..

they were thought rather, fast.

Adjutant.

16 How many "Hellar millionaires" were there in America last year .and in the previous year? What river in navijable for steamers for 2,300 miles?”.

7 What is the first instance of the use of an airplane as an adjunot to the Church of England?

Fiving Sqund. Training Part 1Men detailed by O.C. ars to attend the Central Police Station on Thursday Feb. 10th at 6.15 pm. sharp for Squads What valuabie dye is produced

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She cast-iron" brittle and

wrought-iron capable of standing three times the strain? What special features charac terisa the great British, airship now under construction!' What famous relic of Imperial Pomo will shortly be brought to - light?

| 18 What is the latest officially con-

firmed airplane speed record!.

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