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ANOTHER VESSEL STEAMBOAT CO.

GOES ASHORE.

THE KINKO MARU STRIKES ROCKS.

·RIVER STRANDINGS.

Following the reports of the strandings of the river steamers Kwong Fook Cheong, San Nam Hoi and Ichang, yet another mar ine casualty was recorded this,

MEETING.

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

REPORTED.

HOPES OF DIVIDEND FOR CURRENT YEAR.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

BATTLE AT YEN MEN PASS.

FENGTIEN TROOPS PREPARING BIG" OFFENSIVE.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY

SHANGHAI CINEMA P. 1. DEMOCRATIC

CHOICE.

UPROAR.

FRENCH OBJECTIONS TO “BEAU GESTE.”,

FAVOURS GOVERNOR SMITH FOR U. S. PRESIDENCY.

SHANSI MEN TO FIGHT. POLICE CALLED TO QUELL ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES.

Shanghai, Feb. 28..

A message from Nanking states that Marshal Yen Hal-shan, the

DISTURBANCE.

Shans! Tupas, yesterday reported SOME LIVELY SCENES.

the immediate outbreak of hos tilities between the Shansi forces

To the swinging strains of "The. Sidewalks of New York, Governor

Al Smith carried the Philippine

Islands last week, when the Demo- cratic territorial convention at the Manila Hotel, instructed. its alx

morning, the vessel involved being NO CANTON TROUBLE- and the Fongtion Army in the to be called out at a Shanghai délegates to vote for his nomina-

the, s.s. Kinko Maru, of the Shic

about Island.

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Police from Sinza Station had The ordinary annual meeting of vicinity of Yen Men Pass,

Theatre last week to deal with an tion for President at the Democra- Zalu Yokichi, she baving struck shareholders of the Hongkong, Can- Reinforcements are being rush attempt of a number of French-tie national convention at Hous- the rocks in the vicinity of Turn-son and Macao Steamboat Com-ed up from Taiyuanfu in order to men, including one or two well-ton, Texas, June 28.

pany, Limited, was held at the strengthen the Shanal defences known French residents, to stop The Insular convention was. The earliest news was received Company's offices this mornis against which Chang Tao-lin's the showing of "Beau Geste," the overwhelmingly for New York's last night by wireless, the master Mr. T. G. Weall presiding. Other troops have been making prepara- film based on the novel by Major favourite son and repeatedly slating that the vessel had gone Directors present were Sir Robert tions to launch an attack. P. C. Wren dealing with the interrupted its dollberations to

shore during fog in Latitude 25.Ho Tung, Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. R. It is expected that heavy fight-French Foreign Legion.

burst into the song that his can- 26 North, Longitude 119,66 East, K. Batchelor. Mr. C. Gordoning will take place soon, as the At one time, half-way through didacy made famous at the last the position being approximately Mackie and Mr. A. B. Stewart; Shansi leader states he is deter the picture, when incidents re-national Democratic convention in that of the Turnabout Island with the Secretary, Mr. John mined not to give way.—Reuter, sontod by the French portion of New York City four years ago. Rocks south of Foochow.

Arnold. Shareholders present

the audience were being portray- Philippine Democratic leaders were the Hon. Mr. J. Owen

Shanghai, Feb. 27.

said the islands were the first to Hughes, Mr. D. M. Goodall, Mr. Loffensive against the Fengtien

With a view to the impendinged, the situation was alarming,

The police moved against the elect delegates to the national S. Greenhill, Mr. W. E. van Eps, forces along the Tsinpu line, Chiangman who appeared to be one of the nominating convention and seem- It is presume that the vessel is Mr. Cheng Ching-po, and Mr. Lo Kai-shek has ordered the mobiliza-leaders of the opposition and imed to think their action would in no danger, assistance not hav-Kal-hang.

tion of all the participating armies mediately there was an uproar. have far-reaching results. in preparation for an advance at a Serious trouble was averted, but moment's notice.-Reuter.

the opposition continued.

On onquiry at the local agents (the M.B.K.) this morning, no fur. ther news had been received and

In yet been despatched,

Chairman's Speech.

Heary Fighting Expected.

Shouting and Yolling. When the film opened the op- position soon made itself heard. About a score of Frenchmen oc- cupled the back seat of the circle and

The Platform.

The s.s. Kinko Maru (ex-Holm- convening the meeting.

The Secretary read the notice borg, ex-Harald), is a steel screw: steumer of 2,987 grows and 1921

In adopting their platform the Democrats condemned with nett, built in 1903 by J. Thomp-

The Chairman said:-Gentle-

Republican Shanghai, Feb. 28.

utmost vigor the son and Son of Sunderland, and formerly owned by the Damp-en-The report and accounts

A telegram from General Yen

administration of national affairs. As a timely feature they skibs Ringborg of Haugesend, but for the year ending 31st December Shi-shan, forwarded to Nanking, now in the ownership of the Shio-927 have been in your hands for under date of the 26th, reports

denounced the tariff policy which, the prescribed period and I there that heavy droop movements on the

they claim, la strangling the sugar began shouting, yelling, zaki Yokichi and registered at fare propost, with your consent, part of the Fention forces on the stamping their feet and blowing industry of these islands. They Amagaski, for whom the M.B.Kto take them as well as the Peking-Suiynan Railway had been police whistles when any incident closest economic co-operation be- advocated the fostering of the are acting as local agents. Her auditors' certificate as rend. taking place since the 19th inst was shown in the film, which met dimensions are:-Length 325 feet, The profit on working for the benin 18 feet and moulded depth period imder roview, includin troops, under General Tang Yu-hard-boiled Sergeant Lajaune met American el to further the Three divisions of Fengtien their displeasure. The acts of the tween the people of the Philippine Islands, favouring the influx of 216 feet, engined to 286 N.H.Pincome from investments, renta, lun, have arrived in the vicinity with rours of disapproval. by G. Clark and Co. of Sunderland.government grant, profit on the of Yen Men Pass, General, Tang For a solid hour the uproLT. economic and political advance. It is understood that the vessel sale of a lighter and moorings, in also reported to have ar- continued, two of the men using opposed the alleged plan of cer ment of the islands. The was en route to Hongkong from amounts to $347,832.89, from rived at the front on the 19th; and motor horns to add to the dintain Republicans in Congress to northorn ports.

which has to be deducted cost of has been preparing an attack on Many patrons of the theatre, bring about the political dismem repairs, directors' and auditors' the Shansi forces, River Strandinge.

prevented from enjoying the per- berment of the Philippines fees, interest and depreciation on

General Yen adds that two formance, left the place in disgust On arrival last night, the, s.s. the usual scale, leaving a net pro Divisions have been despatched as cries of "Liar," "It isn't true Tai Lee stated that the as. Kwong fit of $78,182.48. We carried for northward for reinforcing pur-"It's nothing but Gerdian propa- Fook Ch ong had been refloated ward from previous account a poser, Heavy Aghting on the ganda" came floating down from and had discharged her cargo at deficit of $246,985.33 and your Northern front is shortly expected, the back of the circle. Kangmoon, subsequently leaving Directors recommend that trans-Nam Chung Pas for Hongkong, The Kwong Fook fers from reserves should be made Cheong followed the Tai Lee down to wipe off this deficit and leave credit balance of and after berthing early this 4 small morning, was inter docked at $11,197.16 to carry forward to new Shumshulpo for survey, but it is understood that the vessel in not seriously damaged.

account.

According $100,000 as heen taken from Equalization of Dividend Fund and $80,000- from Investment Fluctuation

tively.

Mortgage Repaid.

The 9.8. San Nam Hoi was alght- ed by us. Tat Lee on Sunday even-Account, reducing these accounts. ing, stranded off the Swathway.to $50,000 and $250,332,88 respec- After communication between the vessels, the Tai Lee anchored be- yond the bar and the San Nam Boi's passengers, numbering 360 were transferred vin three junks, A British sunboat was seen to be atanding by.

On the passage down Inst night, the .. Tai Lee again sighted the San Num Hoi proceeding upwards

The value of investments aljows a reduction of $137,189 on account of the sale of certain securities to enable us to repay the mortgage on s.s. Taishan, and the sum trans- ferred frum Investment Fluctua- tion Account, amely $80,000,

to Kongmoon, sho having been reapproximately represents profit on floated and making her way to her realisation. The amount stand- port of destination. It is under-ing at credit of Investment Fluc- stood that the San Nam Hoi will nuation Account still shows a barth here at about midnight to night.

The s. fchang, of the China Navigation Compally, returned to harbour this morning, after grounding in the vicinity of Junk Rock. She entered in ballast from Canton and will probably be sur veyed for damage at Taikoo during the next 24 hours.

SIR MILES LAMPSON,

RETURNING TROM CANTON VISIT.

reserve of fully 30 per cent of your investments, which is ample considering the class of invest- ments held.

With regard to the transfer of $100,000 from Equalization of Dividend Fund, you will, I feel sure, agree that it is better to appropriate a part of this reserve, thus enabling us to start a new year with a credit bannee rather Ahan carry forward a deficit.

Your Directors regret that once again thay are unable to recommend payment of a dividend, but provided conditions continue as ut present, we can look forward to some return for account of the present year.

Ollee Economies.

· ́ NEW AMBASSADOR.

Sir Horace Rumbold, who been appointed 'bas just British Ambassador to Berlin,

ARMS POSSESSION.

CHINESE PASSENGER'S

EXPLANATION,

Police Arrive.

delegates, 56 from Manila and 50 The convention, attended by 111 from the various "rovincial dis tricts, disposed of its work in record time. The orchestra struck into "The Sidewalks of New York" for each delegate and An ho uproar continued and each alternate elected, reverting demands were made that the Alm from that selection only while the be stopped a call was put in for Star Spangled Banner was played the police, and a party was, sent as the convention adjourned. front the nearest police station. That the meeting was all for This action of the management Smith was evidenced by the pro- was resented and there was dis-longed cheering when the dele order for some time with the police gatos were instructed to "vote for mixed up with, disturbers, who and use all honourable efforts to stood on their feet and protested. secure the nomination of the Attempts were made to atop the Honourable Alfred E. Smith, of showing of the film, one man hold- New York, for the Presideney of ing his hat over the aperture in the United States so long as his the projection box until his hand name is before the convention." was snatched away by the police, Loud voices were raised in which the main appeal by the Frenchmen was that the picture be stopped: that it was a false representation of the true facts: that I wag in-

Neither the quesilon of Philip- pine independence nor that of pro- bibition was referred do.

John Harvey, the Welshman, correct: that it was German pro-who was sentenced to eight years' paganda and other things.

imprisonment for desertion from Non-French members of the the French Foreign Legion, and audience, their tempers sorely was recently pardoned and re- tried by this disturbance, took a leased from further service, was hand by asking the French people arrested by the London police in "If they didn't like it to get out." connexion with a charge of leav- The reply came back that they ing his wife and family chargeable were there to stop it.

to the Poor Law Union. The war- rant was issued at the instance of the Bedwellty (Mon.) Guardians. As the police and disturbers Harvey, whose real name, it is milled around in the back sents of stated, is David Harvey John the circle, the manager made his Young, is to be charged at New voice heard and assured the Tredegar. He is a native of that opposition parly that when the town and married an Abertyasy film was shown before, he received girl.

Manager Intervenes.

a letter from Captain E. Fiori, Chief of the French Police, rais-

ing no objection against it. "HOW MUCH DO YOU

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KNOW?

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ough to know: he was in it," Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister to China, is returning Refore passing from the accounts, A Chinese passenger of the s.s. somebody of non-French national- this afternoon from his official I would mention that, following the President MeKinley, which arrivity remarked,

Eventually,, the most violent visit to Canton.

suggestions offered by a shareholder cd. from America yesterday after- To-nighi Sir Miles Lampson will at the last annual meeting, the pus-noon, was charged before Mr. W. stages of the opposition vanished he entertained at a dinner party sibility of effecting economics in Schofield, at the Kowloon Magi and the film continued to the end. TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

Various incidents, however, were at eight o'clock at the Chinese Mer-pur office organisation was fully stracy this morning, with being in

The following general know- chants Club, China Building, by considered and it was found that possession of one revolver and five met with loud roars and hoots,

while the finale disappeared in a ledge paper. has been taken from the two Chinese representatives in only a few minor economies were rounds of ammunition. the Legislative Council, the Hon. possible, without impairing effiei-

The defendant pleaded guilty to Towards the end of the film, as

round of titters and cheap ancers. the Daily Express.

Answers, for those who need Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., and the ency

It was also suggested that a ear-aware that it was necessary to get people who had retired to the lob- Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow."

nosscasion and said he was not things grew quieter, a good many them, will be found on Page 14

of this issue. His Excellency the Governoring of some $30,000 might be effect-in licence.

by, returned to their seats. The When asked what he required pollee remained in the building and many other distinguished mem- by the appointment of a local bers of the foreign community in shipping firm us general agents, the revolver for, he replied that until the end. Hongkong together with many has been felt that while the present agted Chinese merchants will be unsettled conditions of trade exist, it did not belong to him, but present in the gathering.

the time was hardly opportune to that he had found it in the pocket

of an overcoat which somebody had: explore this suggestion.

Your fleet and property have been dropped on the deck of the ship among the invited guests include: maintained in first-class order and, shortly after arrival. The de- Li You-taun, Li Yick-mui, Wong Kwong-tin, Dr. S. W. TRO, Ho while on this subject, I would like fendant stated that he had just Kwong, Tang Shiu-kin, Ma Chu-to mention Captain R. Innes, the picked up the coat when he was

China

detective Navigation Company's accosted by a

Chinese merchants who

arc

been the cage,

and

SOLDIERS FINED.

SEQUEL TO CATE DISTURBANCES.

1 What decision has just preserved the Surro commons, from spolia- tion?..

What famous historical correl pondence was published; ing Eng land recently, and with what period does it deal!

3. What were the "Converantions at

Malines"

4 What is the latest estimated sparrow population of the County of London!

5 Tb whom is the cathedral now being built in New York to be dedicated

· Te it an invariable rule that counsel must us instructed by d solicitor and he w

7 Name the Renaissance artist who redikatred usually painted.

chiu, Li Po-kwai, T. N. Chau, Ho Marine Superintendent, who as searched, the revolver and am- Kom-tong,. Fung Ping-shan, Leung acted as Marine Superintendent for munition being found in tho Kwat-din, Lo Chung-ku, Li Shing Company, and is shortly retir-pocket

Privates J. Grant, W. Feoney ku, Sum Pak-ming, Kok Shiu-lau, ing after 30 years' service during

and J. Heggarty, of the King's Li Jor-shan, Mok Kon-sang, Ip Lan which his work and advice in this Worship anid that it certainly charged with being drank and After seeing the overcoat, his Own Scottish Borderers, who wore chucn, Wong Ping-shuen, Wong Company's interest have been of seemed possible that such had disorderly and doing damage at Ping-yew, Li Cho-feng, and many great value.- others.

the Boston and Prince Cafes in With regard to the Macno trade, Sergeant Fowler, who prosecut Beaconsfield Arcado, appeared It is learned that during his com- the question of placing faster and ed, said the defendant had made before Major C. Willson, on re Ing visit to Hongkong, General Limore up-to-date vessels on this run the same statement to the police mand, this morning, when the Chal-sum will also be entertained is constantly occupying your Direc-immediately on arrest. by Chinese merchants at

police stated that the damage the tors attention, but they feel that Chinese Merchants' Club on the the time is hardly opportune to em- $200,

His Worship imposed a fine of caused to the windows 4th March.

or three months hard ostimmted by Mr. Corney, a local of "Alles in Wonderland"" bark upon a building programme. labour, intimating, that he thought glass merchant, at $145.

Moderate Trade,

that would meet the cake.

in American stand are (a) weaps, (b), dipst

8.

9. What are cogates and where are

they founds

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Way 10 Who ilustrated the first edition

11 Name the authors of the follow

ing lines: Where words are scarce, they are seldom spent in vain"; "Man's "Inhumanity) to man makes countless thousaarde. mourn”; “For› man la man, and master: "off, his... futo i;: “Every shepherd, tells his tale In the last quotation of Question: 11, what does the word "tale" meant

Defendants were, on the first charge, each fined $5, or seven daye. On the further charge of smashing the glass, they were six weeks' hard labour. each fined an additional #50, or

His Worship ordered that com18

from these fines..

According to the official Trado generally in the Canton (Boviot) Tass Agency, Leonid Novikov, an ex-chief of the com- Delta during the year under review A new by-pass rond, linking the mercial administration of the Due to conditions existing in the to Folkestone road, is foreabadow

ean only be classed as moderato. Kingston by-pass and the London Trans-Caucasian Commissariat for Trade, has been executed for country, movement of cargo hasad in a letter from the Ministry

systematically taking bribes been generally restricted, while the of Transport to the Bromley pensation to the shops be made from, profiteers."

(Continued on Page 8.) : Council.

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