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DISTINCTION

THE HONGKONG -TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1928,

MANY · PNEUMONIA

DEATHS.

SEVENTEEN FILIPINOS DIE AT SEA.

ON PRESIDENT BOAT.

ALL-IMPORTANT WATER QUESTION.

"EGYPT.

MR. HOOVER FOR PRESIDENT.

SENNAR DAM BENEFIT TO BITTER CAMPAIGN EXPECTED

TO RESULT.

REPUBLICAN: SPLIT.

Washington, Feb. 12. The Secretary of Commerce, Mr. ferbert Hoover, to-day became an avowed. dandidate for the Republican nomination for Presi

dent.

London, Feb. 20. ". Bir Austen,. Chamberlain was asked in the House of Commons, about the capacity of the Sennar San Francisco, Feb. 16. Dam in relation to the require The Dollar Company reportsents of Sudan Gezira, and how that 17 Filipinos died of pncu-the method of operating, the dam monia aboard the ss. President affected navigation on the Nile in Cleveland between Manila and Honolulu and that there were 16 Egypt and the supply of irriga-

tion water during the summer. cases of pneumonin and one of

Sir

replied, small-pox when the ship, arrived

The declaration of his candidacy Austen

"The

in Honolulu to-day.

quantity of water stored at Sennar was contained in a letter to Mr. The President Clevoland hasten-last year, exceeded the requireT. S. Brown, chairman of the Ohio ed to arrive a day ahead of monts. of Sudan Gezira by 400,-Hoover for president committee; 000,000 cubic motres, and it is in which he gave his Ohio sup- First class passengers aboard estimated the same surplus will porters permission to enter his the ship are not ill, it was said. be available this year for the name in the Ohio primary election.

The letter anld: The persons exposed to small-pox benefit of Egypt.".

"I should consider it my duty bo will be vaccinated. About' 600 "Were the Sennar Dam tot in carry forward the principles of the Filipinos are aboard the Cleveland. existence, this additional supply Republican party and the great Honolulu, Feb, 16. would have alrendy flowed unused | objectives of President Coolidge's. With the Pacific ocean as their to the sea so that the dam 60 for policies. My conviction that I grave, the seventeen Filipino from damaging Egypt, has hither should not strive for the nomina- emigrants who died of broncho-to had the effect of increasing hertion and my obligations as secre- pneumonia aboard the Dollar liner water supply at a period when it tary of commerce preclude me President Cleveland while en route is most required."

from making a personal campaign. from Manila in Honolulu were buried at sea. Before being low- ered into the sea, a service was held for each.

| schedule.

1.2

I "Arrangements for filling and must rely upon my friends in emptying the Sennar reservoir Ohio to conduct it in a fair both last year and this year, were manner. especially designed to meet Egypt's Enb- requirements. They were

The epidemic which took such a heavy toll of life broke out be tween Shanghai and Kobe, follow-mitted to and approved by the Ministry of Public ing a sudden drop in temperature Egyptian between Manila and Shanghai.

Works."

Observers interpreted Mr. Hoover's entery into the presiden- fal campaign as the beginning of a sharp contest between him and Senator Willis, of Ohio, who previously had announced his can-

When informed that Secretary

Dr. George Belden, ship's physi "The reservoir has not affected | didacy, · cian, declared that every effort navigation' in Egypt. Such inter- was made to save the afilleted per-feronco us has recently occurred is Hoover had entered the Ohio presi- the result of the recent decision of dential primary, Senator Willis When the seriouness of the the Egyptian Government to stop said that he was ready for the con- epidemie became apparent the greatly increased volumes of test, perfectly confident of the liner was placed under forced water at Assuan-British Wire- result. draft, and it arrived here a day less.

8083.

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The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern conveni- ence High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the Harbour and Peak, and five minutes from the Ferry, Wharves and 'Railway Station. Representative meets all stezmura.

Daily Rates. from

Monthly Rates from

$ 6.00. $130.00.

Under the Personal Supervision and attention of

MR. & MRS. IL. J, WHITE. Tol. No. K.608 & K.609. Cables. "Kowlotel." Kowloon,

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ahead of schedule, with 15 of Its

Filipino passengers suffering from pneumonia and one from small-

pos. Of these, eight the cover EIGHT VILLAGES TO GO. in. When the primary is over

Ing. while the condition of the others is undetermined.

There were about 500 Filipinos aboard the vessel. The first class passengers were not affected by the epidemic.

GARAGE OWNERS

SUMMONED.

CASES NOW ADJOURNED INDEFINITELY.

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then

"The people of Ohio know about my Republicanism," he asserted. "I've been there all my life. My policies and platform are well

Mr. Hoover will know whether these self-appointed friends of his who dragged him inte this contest apparently. aguinat his wishes, have been advised correctly."

With this end in view, an, ez gratia payment of cent was added to the usual resumption rates

Bitter Primary Campaign. for agricultural land in remote parts of the Territory and included

Columbus, Feb. 12. in the above figures. In all cases As result of Secretary the new village sites are in a more Hoover's entry into the presiden- populous neighbourhood than theiat campaign to-day, one of the most bitterly fought presidential primaries in the history of the state has been predicted.

old-

Pineapples.

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There are 42.14 acres under

Mr. Fred W. Warner, chairman The cases, in which the owners pineapples, in 94 holdings, each of the state central committee, of ten different garages were suni-holding subdivided into smaller warned that the Hoover movement moned under new regulations re- lots. Compensation will be made will disrupt the party and deliver Tel Address "PALACE.” Tel Kowloon No. 8

Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Forry and Hallway Station. quiring that the garages must by Government at the evacuation the state into the hands of the Botirely, under English Management. Electric Light and Fans throughout. first be inspected and licensed uc- $20 per 1,000 growing pine-Democrats next fall, because "the Every Room with Private

Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billard-Rooms.fore they could be used as such, apples, irrespective of age, and in politicians handling Hoover's cam Parivalled Calsine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. were again before Major Willson order to encourage the owners topaign will go through the stitc carry on the industry elsewhere, promising all the appointments Turmas moderate. Special terms to families on application to:

Mrs. J. IL OXUERRY, Proprietress at the Police Court this morning.

At the hearing last Friday, Mr. they will have the option of re-possible to swing votes to Hoover," F. II. Loseby, who appeared for moving the plants. The new vil- the defence, suggested that the re- Inges have where possible been gulation was not made in pur-sited with reference to their suil- suance of the Section of the Or-ability for pineapple growing, dinance under which the summou-and their proximity to land suit- ses were taken out; that, in fact,able for forestry and grass- the regulation was ultra vires of cutting.

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MURDER OF AGED

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the Ordinance; and that the Graves will not be interfered Executive had overstepped their with, except where they are with- powers when it made a regulation is the area to be inundated, when attempt to protect her layer, but which was not backed up by the they will be removed by the vil-the final story could not be so Ordinance. Finally, Mr Loseby lagers. No new graves will be explained.

said the remedy was in the hands of his Worship sitting as a Magis trate between the Executive and "The "public"

His Worship adjourned the case on Friday, to consider the point raised by Mr. Loseby.

Work to be Done.

allowed.

Total Cost.

"

Obviously False.

His Lordship added that he did The total cost is therefore: [not think her final story was one Resumption for sites, $3,829.31; that could be wholly believed, nor site-preparation, $31,500; wells, did it satisfactorily cover all $2,400; houses; $170.148 and the circumstances of the case, $8,340; agricultural resumptions, Her explanation of having herself. $64,122.47; forestry resumptione, put blood on one of the choppers $16,250; pineapple resumptions, seemed obviously false and she $8,428; fung shui or fruit trees, had made a statement to the police' $2,105; incidental expenses, $700; magistrate which also acemed to total, $290,898.78.

be obviously false. It seemed to be dimoult to avoid coming to the conclusion that the prisoner had assisted a man to the extent of using one of the choppers herself. Remarking that it was entirely in the hands of the jury, his Lond- ahip Buld the case was of a most serious nature, as sentence of death would have to be passed if a verdict of "Guilty” were returned. The jury retired for 14 minutes, and, on returning, brought in a unanimous verdict of "Not Guilty." The prisoner was accordingly discharged.

FATAL FLIGHT RECALLED.

NAVAL OFFICER'S BODY

When the case was resumed this morning, Mr. Loseby said:"Since I last appeared before your Wor- ship, I have had an opportunity of speaking with the Captain Superintendent of Police, and he suggests that rather than giving an adverse decision so far as he is concerned or giving an adverse decision so far as I am concerned, your Worship will adjourn the summonses eine die. The position is this--my clients will have great

, FOUND... difficulty, if they comply with the C. S. P's regulations or, means

Vantura (Cal), Feb, 16. necessary to make these garages

The body of a man believed to be safe, as it will cost them money amounting to hundreds of dollars. that of Lieut. Vilas R. Knope, San What they promise to do now is to Diego naval officer who navigated apply at once for the C. S. the ill-fated biplane, Miss Doran, permit and to proceal with the in the Dole air race, from San work that is necessary. If they Francisco to Honolulu, was washed don't proceed, then these sura-nahoro here to-day. Identification was impossible, except that pieces monsen will come before your of clothing were identified as being Worship once more. Of course, this applies to all the cases in parte of a naval uniform. which I am concerned. I think The Miss Doran left San Francis- £3,713,408. The figures for the your Worship.will find it desirable co last Aug. 12, but never reached previous year showed an excess of to do that, in all these cases. Of its destination, nor was any trace imports of nearly £6,000,000.

The ship was course, the application is made by of it ever found.

named after its passenger, Miss Inspector Alexander."

On Inspector Alexander ac- Mildred Doran, a school teacher, quiescing in this, his Worship John Pedlar was pilot.

adjourned all the ten summonses

sine dic, as applied for,

A similar declaion was also made in one other case in which

FAIR WEATHER,NA

New Zealand's exports for the year 1927 totalled £48,496,354 and Imports £44,782,946, showing - un excess of exports over imports of

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?.

The following are the replies to

to-day's questions:—

1. To study the methods of handling and distributing Candian products in Great Britain. 2. £8,500 to endow a Fellowship,

upon by the Insitutiona representing archi

Mr. Horace Lo appeared for another garage, which was sum- The Royal Observatory weather contained in the will of Sir Arthur Shipley, moned in respect of a like offence, report states: The anticyclohe late master of the collegs. 1. A standard There were present in the Court has weakened. It is now central form of building contract has been agreed Mr. H. T. Brooks, the Superinten- to the East of Shanghai. A de-tele, surveyors, and builders. 4. Thirty-four, dent of the Fire Department, and pression is shown to the Northcording to Lord Gainford, president of the Federation of British Industries. 5. Volhalim Mr. G. C. Mosa, Station Omeer east of Japan. Strong monsoon Milton: Webster: Verdi: Charles Randa: who, it was understood, were to may be expected over the China Lol Gubon. 7) Av exaggeration, (b) Rhematical / curve. · 8._. Nitro-glycerins. liave given evidence on the cond! Sea, The forecast til nuo toy. Fraps Hala; Milleti, Rebrandi). Bir Joshua Reynolda: laphael. 10. (8) ART, tion of the garages from the fire morrow is: North-east winds, (b) Africa 11. It is the largest number which protection point of view.

fresh; fair."

will, divide, 'into two or more given numbers and leave; no remainder. 12. Obadiah,

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Mary Brian, the Wendy of "Peter Pan, lovely little French girl whose loyalty to her mother, a fascinating divorcee, leads her info many dramatic adventures in France and Eng- land. A big and beautiful picture—

-- ADOLPH ZUVOR A JESSE

THE LITTLE

FRENCH GIRL

a

MERBERT BRENON PRODUCTION.

ALICE JOYCE HEIL HAMILTON MARY BRIAN

ESTHER RALSTON

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Adapted to the screen by John Russell, author of "Where the Pavement Ends," and produced by Herbert Brenon, the director of "Beau Geste" and "Peter Pan.".

AT THE

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TO-DAY & TO-MORROW At 2.30, 6.10, 7.15 & 9.20.

To-Morrow At 5.00 Miss Violet Capell's Pupils' Dancing Display.

WILLIAM S.

HART

TUMBLEWEEDS

AT THE

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Orchestra 5.15 & 9.20.

THE

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AT THE

STAR

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW Interpreter 2.30 & 7.15.

A Comedy Mystery Dramd...

Mary Roberts Rinehart, and Avery Hopwood

From the stage play produced by Wagenhals and Kemper

Adapted and directed by Roland West

United, a

TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.

Continuous 2.30 to 11.15.