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HOTELS.

THE

HONGKONG

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL Telegraphic Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.

AND

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL; MAJESTIC HOTEL

Telegraphic Address:

"CENTRAL SHANGBAL"

HOTELS.

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel

Des Wagons Libs, Peking..

KING EDWARD HOTEL. Most Modern and Contral Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms newly renovated and Installed with Box Spring Bode, Hot and Cold. Water, also Telophone.

Hotel.)

Ten Dances:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Hotel launch meets all steamers.

6825 for thirty Tin Tickets can be had at the Office of the above

Tel. Add:-"Victoria,"

HOTELS OF

PITEL MET

Telephone C. 878

J. IL WITCHELL,

Manager,

DISTINCTION

METROPOLE-SAVOY-BOA VISTA

The Kowloon Hotel Kowloon.

The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern conventonces. High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the Harbour and Penk, and five minutes from the Ferry, Wharves and Railway Station. Representative mects all steamers,

Dally Rates from

Monthly Bates from

$ 0.00. $130.00.

Under the Personal Supervision and attention of

MI & MRS, H. J. WHITE.

Cables, "Kowlotel." Kowloon.

HOTEL.

Tel. No. K.608 & K.609.

PALACE

Tol Address "PALACE," Tel. Kowloon No. 8

Three minutos from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Raliway Station. Entiraly, under English Management Electric Light and Fan throughout. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooms Every Room with Private Bath. Unrivalled Culeine ander the personal supervision, of the proprietress Terms moderate. Special terms to families on application to:

Mrs. J. II. OXBERRY, Proprietress.

EUROPE

After-dinner dancing every

Tuesday, Thursday

and Saturday.

Cables:

"EUROPE

Singapore.

HOTEL

SINGAPORE...

Grill

THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD.

Arthur E. Odoll, Managing Director.

THE HOTEL RIVIERA

MACAO

Cable Address:—" RIVIERA, 'MACAO"

EMBODYING THE LUXURIES OF MODERN HOTEL CONSTRUCTION

THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF COMFORT AND SERVICE

Printed and Published for the Proprietors by ALFRED MORLEY, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria Hongkong.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

SIAM OFFICIALS ARRIVE.

STUDYING HONGKONG

METHODS.

SANITARY MEASURES.

There arrived in the Colony this morning,, a party of Siamese offic- lals who, it is learned, are visiting Hongkong and Manila for the par pose of studying the sanitation methods in this Colony.

THURSDAY

SWABUE REGION UNSAFE

HOW MISSIONS HAVE SUFFERED.

COMPLETE RANSACKING OF CATHOLIC BUILDINGS.

1928.

EVERTON LEAGUE

CHAMPIONS.

HUDDERSFIELD HEAVILY DEFEATED.

WEDNESDAY FIGHTING

London, May 2. Huddersfield Town were defeated by three goals' to n by Aston Villa at Birmingham to-day and thus the First Division Championship is de- finitely won by Everton. The

The party includes Mr. R. D. MORE RED TERRORISM. Liverpool team have thoroughly de-

Craig, Mr. Phya

Cinraraka

Swatow, May 1.

and Mr. Phya Kirshna Mora-

A friend recently returned from buddha. Theao gentlemen are sont by the Siamese Gova visit to Swabue gives some ernment to study the Municipal account of conditions there. The systems in neghbouring countries countryside la still unsafe for and they arrived by the s.s. Antenor travel, and it is reported that the flooing Communists have returned this morning.

to their fastness at Ngam-shak

served their success. After a bad apell in February and early March, they last experienced defeat on March 19th, since when they have won six games and drawn two.

In their last match of the season on Saturday they meet the Arsenal. The Wednesday drew with the Arsenal to-day, and thus the teams to be relegated will not be decided In Swabuo Itself, order has been until Saturday. Four clubs have restored. Of the two missiona

play, while Tottenham have com- there, the Roman Catholic suffered gained 87 points with a match to very severely. Their buildings|pleted their fixtures and have ob- The delegation will later pro-have been comprehensively ran- tained 38 points, ceed to Manila to make observa- tions there.

It is learned that the Sanitary Department has been informed of the visit of these people and they have placed all possible, facilities in their way..

BRITAIN'S POLICY IN EGYPT.

(Continned from Page 1.) They hope this step, will be preciated by His Majesty's Govera

and that in the light of ment mutual confidence governing the relations of the two countries, the present difficulties will shortly be dispelled to give-place-to-an-era of understanding, justice and friendship-British Wirclees.

sacked, and woodwork destroyed, Middlesbrough and Sunderland, even to taking up some of the both in the danger zone, will be in flooring of the houses and wrench-opposition and it is therefore like- ing out the window frames. ly that one of these sides will go

down.

י,

'a

3 Huddersfield 0 1 Wednesday

Div. III (South),

4 Luton

1

Soviet Supports Hospital,

Several Third Division (South) The English Presbyterian matches were played to-day, but Mission property has suffered less they have no bearing on the problem severely, though its losses are of which teams will need to seek re- heavy enough. The Soviet con- election,

The results as cabled by Router sistently supported the medical ap-work, and the hospital has been are as follows:

unharmed. Throughout the Soviet

Division 1. regime some of the medical students have carried on, and Aston Villa when, owing to the interruption of Arsenal communications with Swatow, there was lack of funda,-the-local': Soviet Government put out an appeal on behalf of the hospital.

"Since," they say, "tho Soviet has destroyed Christianity, the hospitai Cairo, May 2. has been deprived of funds from the The question on every lip is will Mission, and it is urgent, to raise the Egyptian reply be considered funds, and this appeal is according- satisfactory or will British warly put out." It did not meet with a shipa ateam Into Alexandria and big response, but about one hun-! Port Sald to-night? The public dred dollars were subscribed. ex-The continuance of the medienl appear more depressed than elted and it is fairly safe to say work enabled the mission thus to that there is not a single Egyptian retain a centre. who doea. not regard the Assem- biles Bill as dead, whatever words, may be used in the Cabinet's reply

Cairo Wonders.

4

Mission Houses Stripped, After the attack on the Catholic to Britain, Still there is the know-Mission, the English Presbyterian ledge that the Ultimatum is most Mission was used as Headquarters definite and does not admit of by the Soviet, and that protected it any equivocation, hence the uncer-somewhat, tainty as to how the day will end. -Reuter.

LAND INVESTMENT DIRECTORATE.

The Girls' School was made the central office, and the Church was used as meeting place. The houses were stripped, and in especial all the fron bars used for protecting the doors at night were carried off, possibly for the purpose of arming the peasants.

re

Plymouth Swindon Watford

2 Torquay 6 Gillingham

NORTHERN PANIC IMMINENT.

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Much Looting. Immediately after the departure of their leaders, the Northern remnanta in Tsinanfu made pre- parations to follow to Tehchow, and it is alleged that much loot Ing took place in the native quar- ters, though foreigners were not molested.

The Nationalist troops entered Tsinanfe on Tuesday morning, without firing a shot.

The Nationalist banner WAR hoisted the same morning, and, shortly afterwards the 1st, 9th:, Men from the district 26th, und 37th. Natlona Hat Army. (Continued from Page 1)

port that the 6th Army has Corps arrived in Tsinanfu and been indiscriminating in its restored order and peace in the appointed by Sir. Paul

the with Chater dealing

villages, place. should be an experienced man of making little effort to distinguish business; for it would allow a man between those who had been of no business training whatever genuine Communists and those qualifying himself for the office of who were only indirectly involved. permanent and managing director

of the Company by imitating the ingenious procedure adepted by Mr. Bagram In this case,,

Appeal Dismissed.

A Girl's Plight.

The kind of difficulty some are in is illustrated by this story. A man had a daughter who had been to the Girl's Boarding School in

Lokow Captured.

Soon after the capture of the city, a large detachment of Nation- alists left in pursuit,of the Shan- bung troops and on the same even- ing, news reached Tsinanfu that they had captured Lokow, to the west of Tainanfu.

Marshal. Chiang Kai-shek is now on his way to Tainanfu, which will

I think this appeal should be Swabue and was about sixteen be made the future headquarters dismissed, but the costs of appeal years old. The Communists of the Nationalists.

of all parties may be paid out of threatened to take her to be a Large numbers of officials of the tostator's estate as between public speaker and a "free Wo-Nationalist headquarters in Hsu- solicitor and client.

man. To avoid that, he sent her chowfu and Yenchow left for Sir Peter Grain and Mr. Justice to the home of the man to whom Tsinanfu yesterday. Wood concurred,

she was betrothed, which was in Mr. Potter said that In fairness "Red" village (the division be- to Mr. Bagram, the. Company was tween "Red" and "White" has not formed by Mr. Bagram with been more a matter of old clan the express desire of getting an divisions and fends than of any The citizens of Tsinan gave a advantage out of the directorship. political conviction). There she It was, in fact, formed on the was regarded as his wife, though express advice of leading English the marriage was not yet consum- counsel at Home with the Idea of carrying out the intentions of the testator, if possible;

His Lordship agreed and said there was no nation of that kind..

YANGTSZE PILOT STRIKE.

CALLED OFF ACCORDING TO

LATEST REPORT. -

Shanghof, May 2. An unconfirmed report from Ban- kow states that the strike of the pilots on the Middle River service has been called off.

mated.

Tainan Welcomes the Nationalists.

Shanghai, May 3. warm welcome to the Nationalists Marshal Chiang on their arrival, Kai-shek arrived in the city carly yesterday and was greeted by Gen- erals Sun Liang-cheng and Fang When the Army came, the two Chen-wu as well as a number of of them fled to her father's home, other Nationalist Commanders and and the whole group were incrl-Generals who had arrived carlier. minated. She, her husband and Nationalist flags were everywhere the father were arrested, and in evidence. about to be executed. Some-one Intervened for the father, and he with the daughter were 1st off, only the boy-husband, who was also only sixteen, being put to death.

The city has been quiet since the evacuation of the Shantung troops. Many officials from Yenchow are expected to arrive at Tsinan to-day. In a proclamation, Marshal Chiang declared that all the illegal taxes which have been imposed by the Shantung Generals will imme- diately be cancelled. Gerieral Mah Tang-ying has been appointed by Marchal Chiang as the new Police

Handed Over to "Reds.". The father was set free, but the soldiers held the girl and the was handed over to the Kuomin-Commissioner. tang and compelled by the threat.

Ali Japanese troops who have ar- of flogging and punishment to act rived in the city are stationed at So, the the Japanese Consular building. The pilota came out for increased for them as a speaker. remuneration a few days ago on the matter stands, but the family are The officer in command paid a visit orders of the Hankow Pilot Aasocia in terror of the Communists re- to Marshal Chlang yesterday," and tion.-Naval Wireless.

turning, when all would be in- the conversations between the two criminated and the home burnt were most cordial-Nam Chung

Pao. Chefoo, May 2 They want to free the girl. The city is quita. Striet martial The work of such "speakers", le law has been enforced and many apparently that of what we would officials, including Chang Chung call canvassing, going from house chang's family, are leaving nightly to house and talking of the bene for Dairen or moving to private

fits of the particular theory they houses.

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

The following are the replies to

It is anticipated the local police are to propagate. Our Own Corto-day's questions: and soldiers will remain neutral respondent.

and turn over to the Nationalist

alde soon. It is feared that bandita

1. The rarified ster, Betelgedes, ten million timo bulkier than the sun, 1. Mongolia in cross section is round, magro is Ballened. 8. The salmon. 4. From the old Eat idiand dialect, through the influence of Chaucer, and Wycliffe. Chlorine, Guorine, bromine, and Sodine. 6. The Ling, posglalarað: tamins, a

temperature, Fideg. Centrigrade below the

may take the opportunity to enter Another of the series of lectures the city, but the soldiers are dig- at the Hongkong Univeralty on Borne anadroped. 7. The oldest possible ging trenches to repel them. No "Elements in an Analysis of freed point of water. 6. Blonsbenze, pro- danger to foreigners is anticipated. Thought and Its Activities" was nabir between 1760 and 1400 13.0. 9. In the pinnal stand, 'n “vestigial" organ situated The defeated Northerners" have delivered by His Excellency the high up in the base of the train. 10. "Tabin- telegraphed from Welhalen for fifty Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, z: Oznaos" (1719), 11, 186 004 alles per motor buses, which have been sent K.C.M.G., to an interested audience cerad the velocity of Butt 12. The Lands up-Reuter.

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