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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

KOWLOON MALARIA NOTABLE VISITORS

DANGERS

MOSQUITO BREEDING EVIL ́ON BUILDINGS.

CONTRACTORS FINED,

TO CANTON.

MR. SUN FO AND MINISTER TO NORWAY."

TANG SHAO-YT-ALSO.

Canton, Oct. 17

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER

THIEF GETS YEAR'S OLD MAN'S LOTTERY

IMPRISONMENT.

TICKETS.

CONVICTED ON FIVE COUNTS RECALLS BEING FINED THIRTY

THIS MORNING.

YEARS AGO!

STABBED OFFICE BOY,

FIVE DOLLAR FINE.

CANTON PHONE. EXTENSION.

WAICHOW NOW IN DIRECT COMMUNICATION:

LINKING UP CITIES.

The total distance of line from Fatahan to Walchow must be close on and hundred milen. The charges are 29 cents. Carton, to Walchow or 40 cents Fateban to Wiachow for every five minutes

“You ace it is a very serious

A malign disposition is attribut-A 72-year-old Chinese was It will be remembered that dor matter, this: you may be the cause-

Mr. Bun Fe, son of the late Dr. ed to a hardened thief, who was charged before Mr. E. W. Ham!l- ing the course of September tổng of hundreds of people getting Sun Yat-sen, and Minister of Com- sentenced by Mr. E. W. Hamilton ton this morning with the posses distance teleghunds were opened malaria, was a remark made by munication and Railways to the this morning to a total of a year's son of Macao tottery tickets between Canton and Fatahan, and Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kow- Nationalist Government at Nan- hard labour for a number of Records were produced which Canton and Shek Lung. The Int. loon Magistracy this morning to king, is expected to reach Canton offences.

showed that, 15 years ago, defender Ine has now beat extended to the secretary of the Yue Wo Hing, this afternoon on a short visit. It was stated that, in the early dant was fined for a similar offence. Walchow and it is now possible The Magistrate. Der youre to phone from Fatshan or Canton and Co., who are the building con- Mr. Sun Fo passed through morning, he was caught spying in- tractors for the block of flats Hongkong recently on his way from to the verandah of a house in member having been arrested 15 direct to that citra being erected at the junction of Nanking to visit the "Model Dis-

Western Street, West Point. "Ap. years ago for doing the same and tagg Feking and Nathan Roade. Kow-trict of Chungshan, of which he is parently resenting the look of thing? loon.

ope of the directors. He left curiosity turned upon him by a The old man replied that be The defendant was summoned Heungshan this morning on board passer-by, he endeavoured to pick could not remember that. Later, & quarrel with the latter, who is an he said that he was fined for by Inspector J Gellatly of the the Cantonese gunboat "Chung office-boy employed at King's Col- having illicit opium, "but he Sanitary Department, for failing Hol

Accompanying him will be Mr. lege. For some time after that, added, that was long ago 'to abate a mosquito nuisance, by

he was not to be shaken of al-The prosecuting police officer: destroying larvae in pools of water Tang Shao-yt, the veteran states though the coolie made efforts to He told me that, 50 years ago, he on the premises.

man and ex-premier of China, and Mara Tang Shaoyi, as well as Gen- escape from him. As they neared was fined for oplum, of course The defendant admitted that the cral Wu Teches and Mr. Chan King's College, the colle called we can't trace it that far back **Defendant was convicted an

and nuisance was not entirely abated, Chun-sun (Mr. Chan Johnson) out to a foki.. The next moment he but said he had poured kerosene the well-knowit Canton merchant was stabbed by the defendant in fined $5 to have In the pools,

and compradore of the Hon Wan the chest and groin with some Trading Company. Mr. Chan Chun-sharp instrument. sun went down to Hongkong ten. The assailant was arrested with THE CROYDON ARSENIC days ago to meet Mr. Sun Fo, who the arrival of the police, and in the

MYSTERYLE will be staying with him at Tung vealed that he had stolen a blanket SCOTLAND YARD STATEMENT.

course of investigations It was re-bik Shan for a few days prior to leav- and a mah-johngg set from two ing for Nanking.

different houses at Pokfulum Road. In reference to a report that the further proceedings in connexion Three lengths of bamboos with authorities had decided not to take with the Croydon arsenic mystery, Scotland Yard issued the following

seriousness of the offence and

..

Another Case.."

ofcial statement:

Wischow, Fatshan and Shek Lung are still on the old telephone systems, whereas Canton has been on the automatic system since the 25th August.

in

The lines connecting these cities.

e the old style overhead wires, but with the laying of the Canton- Hongkong underground cables for into operation not later than the the talephone service to be put

V 81st August next year the lines between Canton, Shek Lung and through the new underground Winchow will also be carried cables-Our Own Correspondent."

"The matter is in the hands of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Commissioner of Polico has received" no intimation of any de-

The prosecuting officer agreed that something had been done, but the effort was not entirely suc cessful. The defendant had been informed how to abate the “nuisance, which was the result of Inadequate drainage facilities. Canton to-day is Mr. Chu Chang-wire hooks attached to the and,

Another important visitor to His Worship pointed out the nien, who arrived here this morn which the prisoner was carrying, imposed a fine of $25, and made in on the Lungshan from Hong-were thought to be burglarious im an order for the nuisance to be Nanking. Mr. Chu Chang-nien is

Kong, having recently arrived from plements. abated within 24 hours.

As stated, he was sentenced to Minister Plenipotentiary for the a total of a year's hard labour on Nationalist Government of China five different charges. to Norway and Swedon. He was on his way from Nanking to take up his appointment about eight months ZULU PROPHET SEES cision reached in regard to ago when he was stopped by the Government and ordered to act temporarily as High Adviser to the Ministry of Finance of the Pro-LEFT FOUR WIVES TO PREACH vincial Government of Kwangtung. This post he resigned recently and went up to Nanking. He is now dn his way to Europe to take up his original appointment as Minister to Norway and Sweeden. He will only remain in Canton for a few Our Own

The secretary of the Hang Yick, contractors, who are in charge of building operations at the junction of Chatham and Mody Roads, opposite the site of the old Lyee mun Villas, was summoned for a similar offence.

The defendant said the pools were all underneath boards.

Inspector Gellatly remarked that he thought the building operations had been abandoned, although the houde was only half bullt, The Ruisance was so bad and the com- days on a personal visit plaints so numerous that the Sani-Correspondent. tory Department had to destroy

the larvae themselves."

The Inspector Intimated that

even if the pools were under MR. THOMAS'S PLEA TO boards they could breed

CANADIAN LABOUR. quitoes.

mos-

His Worship:-I should not think the mosquitoes would” mind having a roof over their beads..

A fine of $25 was imposed and an order for the nuisance to bel abated within 24 hours made. »

YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIA- TION HOLD SOCIAL.

A very enjoyable time was spent at Kowloon Union Church last evening, when a social was held ander the auspices of the Young People's Association. Bongs and games were the chief features of the programme.

PLANS NOT TO COST

· DOMINION À DOLLAR,

VISIONS.

CHRISTIANITY,

A native "prophet," who is said to have had visions as compelling as those of Joan of Arc, has arisen in Zululand, and has already con- vorted to Christianity more than 30,000 men, women and children of that hard-bitten nation.V

The new prophet is Shembe, a restless little old man with a' strong personality, who never sleeps more than two hours out of the twenty-four. Even tough old warriors, survivors of the savage days of Dingaan, who have resisted all the efforts of the white mis alonaries, have been completely won over by Shembe.

fervour.

For several months the police have been inquiring into the deaths of three members of a Croydon family, ad Epifco

A DEFENCE OF DOCTRINE.

BISHOP'S PLEA TO CHURCHGOERS.

The Bishop of Winchester (Dr, They were Mrs Violet Amelia Sidney, who died on March 5 this Woods), in the September number year at Bird-hurst-rise, South of his diocesan magazine, makes Croydon, Vera Sidney, bera striking defence of Doctrine. daughter, who died at the same ad-n a letter to the churchgoers of dress on February 14, and Edmund the dioceso he writes are Creighton Duff, former Commis "Holidays are a good time for sloner for Nigeria, and Mra. thinking as well as for other forms of exercise," and he suggests that people should go through their The three bodies were exhumed, Creed sentence by sentence nak and at the inquest the juries returning themselves, "Do I definitely ed verdicts of murder against some believe this!" person or persons unknown. **

In the case of Mrs. Sidney the jury's verdict contained an alter native that she might have com mitted suicide.'

Sidney's son-in-law, who died on April 27 last year.

entered my body. ***

"I was so tired I could not work next day. Then a volte came tɔ me, saying: Leave your wives, for this is the voice of God." With out further hesitation Shembe pro- vided for his wives and left them, He went to Zululand, where he wandered from place to place,

“It is an amazing privilege (Dr. Woods declares) to hold such a faith. Some people seem to be Let us get back to the simplicitles afraid of Doctrine and dogma.

of religion they say Away with Doctrine and let us get back to Christ!" "

"But what is Doctriné? It is the considered statement of what men came to belleve as a result of their experience of Jesus God did not come to the world armed with a book of Doctrine. He come as a than

The men

who experienced, watched, listen- led to and lived with Him came The seal of approval was set on to the conclusion that He was God. his activities when Solomon, King "There at once is dogma, the of the Zulus, married his daughter central dogma of our faith. As Zondi. The movement has swept Scott Holland used to any. To cry. from one end of Zululand to the "Away with Doctrine, let us get other. There sre two official | back to Christ" is just as sensible communal settlements, each con- as to cry Away with astronomy, to be a man with four wives I went tants.

One evening when I had growntaining many thousands of inhabi- let us get back to the stars,” or "Away with geology, let us get back to the rocks."

Vision in a Kraal. Shembe was born 60 years ago at Estcourt, Natal, and grew up as a herd boy in Harrismith, where cribing one of these, he says: he had his first visions. Dea

Much of his success lles in the St. John (N.B.), Aug. 26. fact that he has adapted the me Addressing, in a speech which thods of the Biblical prophets to won applause, the convention of modern times. He teaches by the Trades Labour Congress of original parables which he bor- UNION CHURCH EVENT. Canada here to-day, Mr. J. H. rows from the, workaday world of Thomas, British Minister for Un- the Zulus and encourages his fol- employment, said his mission to lowers to sing their folk songs and Canada was not to solve the Brl-perform their ancient dances tish unemployment problem by then he neatly converts their bar-For years, he was homeless and, dumping labour into Canada, but barle promptings into spiritual like all good prophets, persecuted to promote mutual trade relations and secure for British immigrants an opportunity to make new begin- nings in the new country, "with a. chance to hold up their heads." Thomas, "I want you to substitute "I ask no favour," said Mr.

work for charity. I believe I càn find work for some of our people on the grounds that I have out to the east of my kraal to pray. One of Shembe's doctrines is lined. I don't ask you to buy any- Then I saw my spirit flying up that it is not necessary to wear thing that you can produce your wards. People were standing in European trousers in order to be selves, but I do ask you to buy the sky facing west, and on their Christian. His male followers. things from us rather than pur-heada were hats woven of palm accordingly wear check kilts, to chase from anyone else, and thus leaves and my spirit yearned together with a white surplice and. Much amusement was created give my people a chance to live." join these people, but I could not. white coin and black the and during the gamos, which were of The Minister declared that none an original character. They were of the proposals that he had made with their right hand, from whose white ribbon, from which falls a "The people pointed to earth womenfolk band their hair with beartily entered into," and the while in Canada would cost the fingers gleamed a stream of light, white bridal veil, the rest of their winners were awarded prizes. The Dominion one dollar. He noted and my spirit was drawn down garb consisting of a long black musical side was very well sustain that for every ed, songs being rendered by Mrs worth of goods that Canada bought

pound sterling along the stream of light and re Skirt and white blouse, J. Atkinson, who scored a signal from Great Britain, "you spend success, Mr. H. Owen Davies, Mr. five pounds with other people." A. Read and Mr. Davy Lyons. The accompanists

Miss Elise Layton and Miss Braga

During the evening there, was interval for refreshmente, which were provided by Mrs. Layton,

The Young People's Association intend to hold similar fumotiona ‘in future on the Arst Tuesday of every month, and in view of the excellent commencement last night, there is no doubt that success will continue to crown their efforts.

were

Prize Winners. 7

The following won prizes for the games-The Rev. and Mrs. J. Horace Johnston, Mr. Eoathan, Miss Baba Lalls and Mr. Whitmore.

Mr. Thomas declared: "By the standard of comfort in the cot- tages of our workers, we are not down and out. We will come out of the furnace harder and better for it all. It isn't in our blood to be discouraged."--Reuter.

SMUGGLED SPIRITS

SEIZED.

SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE

THIS MORNING.

It was indicated in a case men- tioned before Mr. E. W. Hamilton this morning, that a number of arresta were effected this morning

Mr. H., Owen Davies, the con- venor, expressed thanks to those who had attended, and remarked that owing to finess and certain unforeseen occurrences the pro- gramme was varied and Miss Braga had kindly consented to help as pianist at short: notice. After thanking the artists he expressed the belief that future sociala would be even more enjoyable, as in consequence of the discovery the one they had just conclud- ed was the first of the season. ?

Three cheers were given for the artists and the gathering broke up after singing "Auld Lang Syne.””

of an alleged attempt to smuggle a large consignment of dutiable Chinese spirits Into the Colony..

When Mr. Rendall appeared before the Court to say that he was instructed by a woman named Fung Mow, one of those arrested, Liable to £38,000 Fine. to represent her, a Revenue Officer When : Mr. John · Jnesi an said it had not been his intention Auditor, of High-street, North to bring the case into Court until Manor Park, was summoned at to-morrow morning, as they were Bow-atreat recently for omitting still carrying out investigations. to send to the Board of Trade a He intimated that the case for atatement showing the position the prosecution would be short, of the liquidation of a limited consisting of the evidence of the company of which he was a co- Revenue Officer who seized the Hquidator, he was told that he was consignment, and of a small boy Hable to be fined £38,000-260 for who, when arrested, took the every day in default.

officer to the woman who was now Mr. Randall's client

Mr. James I hope you won't do that I shan't be able to pay it. (Laughter.)

He was fined £8

Mr. Rendall indicated that he would wait for the formal produc- tion of his client before the Court.

ANED & BLOCK

SHOE SHINE

"What′il he say when I tell him I've lost his hat? “Oh, just find another for him; I told him he wouldn't recognize it after we cleaned it.”

the

Apostles and Ourselves.

Apostles and ourselves, the Bishop

The difference between maintains, is that "they started with the experience and reached Doctrine and reach the experi the Doctrine. We start with the

"Every generation the Creed in the light of its own know- ledge and its own experience. The facts of Christ are continual- ly seen in new aspects and receiving now interpretations. But we are not entitled to play fast and loose with the facts.

DIAMOND FIELDS; BURGLAR PROOF.

WORKERS SUBJECTED TO X-RAYS.

Johannesburg, Aug. 28. Digging in the Namaqualand State diamond fields, which has been suspended for some months, is being resumed at the end of September.Suspension was due to the necessity for providing elaborate precautions against theft When they reopen the vast fields will be the world's larkest burglar-proof area.

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2. Gigantto – barbed wire fencos will enclose the whole diggings, which at night-time will be bril Mantly flooded by powerful surch lights placed at frequent intervals. the whole being patrolled by, mounted police.

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Workers will be provided with special khaki twill clothes with only one pocket, while the exite will be guarded by a novel X-ray system by which any hidden diamonds on a person will be un- knowingly disclosed to a secret watcher w

Already seven millions sterling of diamonds have been dag up by the Stafe, but it is known, that many fortithes are made by thieves, thence the necessity, Lor the new precautions:

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