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NO 22.518

六拜禮 號五廿月八英港香

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1928. B-tAt

GERMANY'S RUHR INDIA OPENS WAR CIVIL WAR CLOUDS GHASTLY SHIPPING LANCASHIRE WIN

'ON COMMUNİSTS.

ASPIRATIONS.

FRANCE NOT LIKELY TO SYMPATHISE.

BERLIN CHANGES LEAGUE DELEGATION HEAD.

STERN MEASURE TO COMBAT "RED" ACTIVITIES.

KICKING OUT AGENTS.

Simia, Aug. 26. The Government of India is to-morrow publishing the text of a Public Safety (Removal from India) BH, dealing with Bolshe-

"OVER CHINA.

NEW MOVES BY CHANG

CHUNG CHANG

JAPANESE SHIP CHARTERED FOR TROOP TRANSPORT.

TRAGEDY,

SEVEN STOWAWAYS GASSED

IN FUMIGATION.

OTHERS IN HOSPITAL.

AT BRIGHTON.

REVENGE FOR SUSSEX SUCCESS IN '27.

FIERCE HITTING BY HON, L. H. TENNYSON.

3. PER ANNUM BINGLE COPY, 13 CINTA

THE 1928 MODEL OLDSMOBII E:

It is a new car completely NEW. Now in not only the form, but the whole spirit of its styling and engineering Surpassing in performance-revealing" great strides in speed and smoothness. Gratifying in every factor of enjoyment, and entic-.. faction-a culmination" of two 'years constant, earnest inbor put into its design and construction.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Telephone G-1240—33 Wong Nei Chung Road.

Bulls and Inners

...

From the Office Butts.

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Judging from their proficiency, To-night's broadcast:-"Hymn some of our local lads must have of Heat," by the Star Ferry' been given diee boxes instead of Stokers. rattles.

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0.0 Chiang Kai-slick là again suf-

We notice that Dog Racing' is fering from tooth-iche. Must be "a completo fiasco in. Germany." the effects of too much nerve. Probably due to the difficulty

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Baltimore, Aug. 24. A sensation has been created in

In handicapping Daschunds owhig "Lizzio:"The handkerchlof ' shipping circles by the discovery of

to their length.

must be carried in the loft hand, a ghastly tragedy. which occurred

To carry it in the right is dia- It is stated that goldfish are tinctly suburban. KELLOGG PACT NEWS. vist agents other than Indian COMMUNISTS AT WORK, on board a quarantined vessel in SOMERSET VICTORY...

1farbour, and as the result of which

"most satisfactory pots, for small A brilliant batting display re- houses and flats. We understand "John:"Thanks for British subjects, or subjects of the Indian Slates,.

Important developments are ex-seven men are dead and a number miniscent of the days of Gilbert that the prejudice against large query. The Bul-bul is, of course, Paris, Aug. 24.

The Bill, which is expected to pected as the result of a new move in hospital.

Jessop was seen on the Southamp-houses in because these fish profer the husband of the Coo-coo.. Dr. Stresemann. the German

0.0 has evoke a lively debate in the Legis-by Marshal Chang Chung-chang to The victims were all stowaways ton ground on Wednesday, the to be born in a roo. Foreign. Minster, wha

Intive Assembly In September recover some of his lost power, and

Those good folk who are fond of -announced his intention of open-

Hampshire making 217 in fierce Mr. Cairns, the Thames Street the country will now find a rustic ing discussions in Paris on the when it comes up for considera. It is feared in well-informed cir- on the freighter: "Steel Investor Ilon. Lionel Tennyson, captain of

Into Baltimore yes-hitting unfortunately so seldom magistrate, declares that "the tree seat outside the old Coronet question of the evacuation of the ion, lay down that Bolshevisteles that a renewal of hostilities which came

be expected in the near terday from South American ports. witnessed these days.

average married man has not the Theatre. Rhineland, is hot expected to make agents will be asked to execute amay

Fumigation of the ship was neccs.

Another double century by Wat-freedom of a schoolboy," On the mach headway in the conversand giving security for their future.

report A significant tion he has arranged to have with good behaviour until their removal

bernuse yellow fever is son, of Lanchastre, who gained a other hand, he gote all his lectures M. Paincare and M. Briand on from India, falling which they will through by Naval Wireless this y

morning, stating that Marshal aging in a number of the ports at smart victory by eight wickets free, Sunday and Monday, respectively, be taken into eustody.

The breaking of the bond will Chang Ching-chang han chartered which the "Steel Inventor" had against Sussex, was the only other outstanding feature of the county This opinion, in éxpressed as the

agent liable to arrest the Japanese steamer "Mapture called en route.

was French Cabinet which went into render an

cricket programme, which the problem last night, has decid-without a warrant, and he will Maru" which he' is using as a

seriously affected by rain all over ed, that any proposals from Ger- chargeil with the offence which many mast he doubly sifted, in

the country. the first place by the whole of the French Cabinet and in the second place by all the Allied ocenpying-Powers.

Comca

will render him liable to imprisons

ent not exceeding one year and also to a fine.

LONDON NURSE SWIŃS CHANNEL.

The prosecuting authority can, however, only be the Governor- The French standpoint on the General-in-Council.

No removal order made can be Rhineland question, generally, speaklog is: "No -evacuation') questioned in any court, while Girl Who Trained on Raw without compensation in regard to officers ueling on the new law will war, debts and security."-Reuter, | be, protected against legal proceed. ings for actions performed in German League Representatives, gol faith." Berlin, Aug. 23.

The Government of Iulia, in the The German Cabiriet after a objects and reasons, declares that recently been long meeting on foreign relations evidence, bris to-day decided that owing to the accumulated of the subversive Indisposition of Dr. Stresemann, activities and intentions of the Herr Muclier, the Imperial Chan Communist Internationale direct- cellor, will head the German dele-ed against India. .gation to the League of Nations

Attention is drawn to the letter Assembly at Geneva next month, written by the Indian Communist, and that Dr. Von Schubert, the Roy, to the Central Committee of Under-Secretary for Foreign Af-the Communist Party in India and falra, will represent Germany onto Indian workers and peasants,-

Reuter the Council.

Dr. Stresemann is leaving for Paris to-day for the signature of the Kellogg Pael, and he will have conversation with M. Poincare and M. Briand on the question of the evacuation of the Rhineland,

at

NEW YORK TRAIN DISASTER.

TWENTY PEOPLE KILLED AND MANY INJURED.

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TUBE DERAILMENT.

Beef and Stout,

LESS THAN 15 HOURS.

London, Aug. 21. Another British girl has ne- complished the task of swim- ming the Channel, this being Mias Laddie Sharp, m 18-year- old London nursemaid.

She made the crossing from Cap Grizner to Dover, and her tinie, as officially recorded, was 14 hours and 68 minutes.- Router.

Miss Laddie Sharp, who trained on raw beef stakes and atout, is the sixth lady to swin the Channel, and her time is the best of any excepting that of Miss Gertrude Ederle in 1926, which was 14 hours and 20 minutes.

The fastest time recorded is that of G. Michel, the French swimmer, who in 1928 did the swim in 11 hours and 05 minutes.

MASCARAMELESSCENCE WANAFANJEZDU BÉAREZACJANNALEYANCE WAYNE ASENNE

transport for troops, fick guns, bomba and stores.

The stowaways had concealed themselves successfully. through out the voyage and when the crew was warned off for the fumigation, no-one had any knowledge of the presence on board of any living

person,

were

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Somerset, Lancashire, and Kent the (reported. yesterday) only sides to win outright.

The most interesting match, that An inspection after the opera-at the Oval between Surrey and tion revealed seven stowaways dead Yorkshire was left drawn, though from asphyxiation, and a number of Surrey were well placed. others lying unconscious in cramp- ed positions in the hold where ap parently they had tried to esenpe the demily acid fumes.

The remainder of the victima have been taken to hospital in a serious condition.-Reuter.

FAMOUS ENGLISH

RUNNER.

D. G. A. LOWE GIVING UP HIS TRACK CAREER.

ACTIVE BARRISTER.

London, Aug. 24. Mr. D.G.A. Lowe, the famous English runner, has announced his retirement from the track.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Lanenshire defeated Sussex by

eight wickets. Warwick won on the first in-

ninga. v. Northants, Notta beat Essex on the first

inninga.

Surrey v. Yorkshire.

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Heading in the China Mail:- "A Bride: Alleged Offer to a Chinese Constable." Who"

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Hongkong publle-car owners any wouldn't be, a policeman ? running expenses absorb $5 a day.

We notice that Dr. Jordan of This doesn't, of course, include wear and tear of horn.

Shanghai has given timely advice ᄆᄆ

to swimmers concerning "Tropical Scotsmen arc not catholic Ear," This must not, be confused "Parker's Nose" which readers of poetry. They mostly with

uflicts some social swimmera. specialise in free verse.

A Kowloon Tong lady-·

driver took a for the furn worst inst Man- day.

Among the best people in Hongkong the Match wireless lis-

tener is known "dialer."

drawn.

Leicester v. Glamorgan.,

Match

drawn.

Somerset defeated Worcester by

An innings and 76. Hampshire

Weat V.

Match drawn.

BIG SCORES.

now

A

Indies,

II.M.S. Castor

has arrived in

Hongkong. Yes,

oil-driven !

The principal individual per- formances were as follows:

Watson (Lancashire)

L. H. Tennyson (Hants)

2:0 ... 217

F. R. Martin (W. Indles)... 105 Young (Somerset)

"I tell you your rheumatiem · comes from damp.”

"Impossible. I am always dry!"

MacWhirter, he anys "When

Some of these fair bathers are 80 poetical. They are fright- fully keen Browning.

on

Some people think too much money is being spent on the Tattoo. That's capital.

อ. China

will

have to float a loan with which

to build

her

new Navy. DD

A doctor says that wireless may

The

dificulty is experienced in ro be used to combat germs. moving a cork from a spirit bottle, idea is to get the little beggars to

dip a cloth in boiling water and yawn thoir heads off.

wrap it round the top of the bottle.

A stray bat from the belfry:-

Battles of whisky for experimental "What is the best time to alt in

163

Oldroyd (Yorks)

124

The cork is then enally drawn."

Tyldesley E. (Lancs.)

118

Newman (Hants)

118

Wensley (Sussex)

107

105

Hobbs (Surrey)

YORKSHIRE FORTUNATE.

purposes may be forwarded to the the shade of a shoe trea?" Editor (carriage paid).

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.. Great words of little. wives:-

Miaa Maud Royden:-"I don't "Let me get you the bicarbonate object to kissing, although much of soda, dearest." of it is deceitful." Kissing Is naturally a two-faced affair.

"Marriage in a lottery," they courts.

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Invitation in World.

Although only 26 years old, Lowe Reuter's correspondent

has been running in active com- cream of Washington telegraphs that the

petition against the U.S. State Department has an

athletes for seven or eight years. nounced that within forty-eight

At the recent Olymple Games at hours of the siening of the Kellogg

Amsterdam, he not only retained

A great many harbouring cases Pact by the fifteen nations who

his Olympic title, but revealed even will be at Paris on Monday, all

New York, Aug. 24.

have recently been before the better form than at the previous

Surrey Building Strong Position.

We hasten to add that other nations. in the world. same

The vessel sailed from Chin-Paris meeting. He won the 80. forty-seven in 'number, will be in- Twenty people were killed and

many injured as the result of the wanging, where Marshal Chang in metres in 1 min. 51.4/5. secs.

Surrey were building for them- vited to adhere to the Part.

at say. With children as the booby na reflection to cast upon our selves # strong position

estimable Mercantile Marinc. derailment of a tube train at the making his headquarters, on Wed- which is an Olympic record.

This he followed up by winning the Oval when rain Inter-prizos, no doubt,

0.0 Times Square Station, the centre nesday carrying a large contingent

Tattoo arrangements at Sookun- Suggestion for the Hongkong of the business and theatrical of Shantung troops with equip the 800 metres at Berlin last Sun-fered and upset all calculations. ment. The Maolure Maru is nowday, beating Dr. Otto Peltzer, the Yorkshire sharing the points.

Hongkong Slow poo include the installation of an warld.

The police surrounded the Station at Lungkow, though it is net cer-famous Germian rummer, in 1 min. When play ended Surrey were only Tattoo:-The

the pipers of any undue anxiety. This was a revenge for 62 behind Yorkshire's total and March:-"From Ferry Wharf to air compressor, This will relieve

Ferry Boat." to prevent newspaper reporters tain whether the troops are to be 61.17 sees.

the defent by Peltzer in the famous

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The D. P. golf expert says:--- from entering.-Renter's American landed.

"Render?"-Ego is that splash Service.

race at Stamford Bridge, when both had six wickets in hand. beat the existing world's record for

of colour served with Hongkong "The tide is beginning to turn quite noticeably towards Fanling bacon on a Sunday morning. the distance. The triumph marks

Deah me! There must ២ ជ

again." the track, the end of Lowe's great carcer on

Lord Dewar's whisky test:-You have been something in the report at one time it appeared possible drop a large sledge-hammer into that Mr. Kerr was renewing his that they would go down for con- the whisky. If the hammer sinka agreement with the Royal Hong- siderably less than their ultimate

American diplomats in the vari- Que capitals will present copies of the text of the l'aet to the various Governments and will ask their ad- herence.

An invitation will be extended to Russia, but this will be left in the hands of France. - Bruter.

Copenhagen, Aug, 24.

It is authoritatively learned that Denmark is ready to sign the Kellogg Pact-Reuter,

Later.

At the time of the disaster, the train was packed with rush-hour passengers.

It is also interesting to note that units of the Feugtien forces are being withdrawn from Lan- hsten and district and are being transferred to Shananikwan.

The current was cut off, thus M. Briand and Mr. Kellogg.

bringing to a standstill the whole West side underground system. Paris, Aug. 24. M. Brland, the French Foreign This resulted in tremendous over-1 Minister, this afternoon had an in- crowding at all stations. terview with Mr. Frank B. Kellogg and the American Ambassador, the conversation lasting about half an hour.

Subsequently, M. Briand received Baron Uchida, Reuter.

Sir Austen's MesЯnge.

London, Aug. 24. The following telegram his been sent by Sir Austen Chamberlain to Mr. Mackenzie King, the Canadian Premier, in reply to the intter's despatched from the message

He is now going to pursue active- ly his career as a barrister.-Bri- tish Wireless,

The scores were:

Yorkshire: 325,

Surrey: 273 for 4 wickets. Yorkshire elected to bat first, and

口口 total. A stubbornly played innings it is poor whisky; if it floats it is kong Yacht Club, after all.

The l'olice Ruserves were called been dissolved by the Police and FROM SYDNEY TO NEW by Oldroyd, who made 124 by care- good whisky; if it dissolves it is

out, whilst every ambulance-in the elty was summoned for emergency duty. Reuter'a. American Service.

THE L55 VICTIMS.

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PLANS FOR REMOVAL OF REMAINS.

London, Aug. 24. The Admiralty states that nego.

Communist Activity.

Shanghai, Aug. 24. Despite the fact that a number of Labour Unions in Peking have Garrison Troops, who are continu- ing their work of hunting down Communist leaders, it is reported from Chinese sources that Com- munist propaganda is still most active in Peking, Tientsin and Shanghal.

ZEALAND.

ful cricket, proved invaluable,

perfect."

Surrey in reply started extreme-

ly well, Hobbs acttling down at once

"Hammond's Great Feat," says

newspaper heading. They do not, There was a young bounder however, appear to have interfered

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The Chinese who stole à fan

and scoring at a comfortable rate, named Kale, who bought a second- with his fielding. He made his first error after com-hand car at a sale. He said, with

a hiss, "I'll do sixty with this piling 105, but he was not given a

probably thought its absence W D second chance, Surrey were within but the sixty he did was in gaol. from the Christian Science Church

"Gus:"-If the baby does not wouldn't be felt.

52 of the Yorks total with only four wickets down when rain put fur- ther play out of the question.

POOR WORCESTER,

thrive on its food, it should be bolled...

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Gardening Note:-According to Mr. Brooks, there should be a good

To-day's howler:-A tot is a crop of cauliflower ears in Hong-

small drink, and a Hottentot is kong this winter. one with hot water and sugar;

Mid-Levels

common in Africa.

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The New York jazz musician who can play eleven instruments simultaneously has escaped to

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mulinieral treaty for the renun-stadt for the purpose of embark-layed on account of the need of accommodating 16 passengers, bel Somerset compiling their highest resident who is so lazy that he London."

"Sos, Picked Up by Amateur Operators," says newspaper heading. Apple?

GERMAN CONCERN MAKĖS AVIATION PROPOSAL.

Sydney, Aug. 24, The Communists are working for

The civil aviation, authorities more splits amongst the Kuomin- tang leaders and for the destruc-havo received a proposal for a tion of the Party.

regular air service between Bydney and New Zealand- distance of Marshal Chiang's Troops,

some 1,200 miles-from the repre- Shanghai, Aug. 24.

sentative of the Dornierwal Fly-Even Somerset Batting too Strong. The second stage in the general ing Boat Company, which' is a liner Ile de France, expressing tiations are proceeding with the

Worcester were badly beaten by regret at Sir Austen's inability to Soviet Government for a British disarmament of the troops of Mar- German concern,

It is proposed that the machines, Somerset on their visit to Taunton, be present at the signature of the merchantman to proceed to Kron-shal Chiang Kai-shek has been de- ciation of war, and assuring him in the remains of the officers and funds.. A

sum of $3,000,000 is built at the Dornierwal works and total of the season and winning by of a hearty welcome when he visits men of the subronrine L55. required.

that they be equipped with British an Innings and 76 runs. The scores The leader of the Canton "Iron-engines, and manned by British were: Canada:

The remains will be transferred

Somerset: 197. "Deeply touched by terms of to a British ship before they arrive sides" troops, General Mow Pei-crews and mechanics.

Worcester: 214 and 207. nara, has arrived here.

It le also suggested that the your kind message. It is profound in England.-Reuter.

venturo be financed by capital regret to me that my illness has

Batting first, Somerset took heavy from £250,000 amounting to Shanghai, Aug. 24.

A heading we may yet expect absent-minded local resident out It is stated that Marshal Li British, Australian and Now Zea- told of the poor Worcester bowling.

to Ace:Government Servant on his nightly mosquito hunt. Chai-sum is still in Hangchow, but land sources, supported by some Young, who has experienced a long with a capital century, his first of

normal.. that he will leave for Shanghal capital from the Dornterval Com-run of bad luck, came to the fore!

the season. He hit 153 in great Becomes Sleeping Partner: Ideal Otherwise crime in the district is in a few days and return to Can-pany-Router.

atyle, though he took a long time Man for, the Post."

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We knew a Kowloon lady who over his first 50.

"World News in Pictures." Worcester batted comparatively since when has America become had a convulsion over on evening

gown that wasn't a good fit. well in reply, but were forced to the world? follow-on. They were dismissed

From an advertisement in the Latest news from London:- a second time for approximately the same total, the task being Ifydo Park has definitely been Post-Special Physical Culture closed to the public and will not class for stout and stiff ladies." much too great.

be opened again for love nor Now we know the origin of the.

term "Big Buf

left me so weak that I cannot join with you and other representatives

of Empire in signature of Pact at | -Puris. Lady Chamberlain and I thank you warmly for your assur-

TREASURY BILLS.

ance of hearty welcome to Cana- BANK OF ENGLAND INVITES

da where it will be great pleasure

to me to renew our friendship, but

I beg that even then public func tlons may be avoided. and our meeting be purely informal."

President Congrave left Dublin to-day for Paris to sign the Peace Pact on behalf of the Irish Free- State-British Wireless."

TENDERS.

Marshof Li Chal-sum.

ton some time at the end of the month, in company with Dr. Chu Chao-hsin and Mr. Wu To-chen.

Ministers in Shanghai,

London, Aug. 24. The Gazalte that tenders for Treasury bills totalling £40,000,- 000 will be received by the Bank of England up to August 31st.

The minimum tenders acceptable Dr. be £50,000.-Reuter,

Shanghai, Aug. 24,

The Nanking Foreign Minister, C. T. Wang, arrived here this

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THE R. A. F. FLIGHT.

Brisbane, Aug, 24. The four Air Force flying-boats have arrived at Cookstown, en route to Singapore-Reuter. ·

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as the lady who put bath salts in her finger-bowl,"

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What about a cool Sundae?

money.

It was first thought that the European at Talpo, who walloped somebody on the head with a brick, slung in a towel, was merely an