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MOTOR CYCLE RELIABILITY

To be held on

TRIAL

Monday, August 3rd. over a course of about 105 miles on the Island.

Open to all licensed solo motor cyclists.

SILVER CUPS

will be awarded both for solo and team entries.

Entry forms, rules and particulars may be had on application to H. G. Williams, Wine and Spirit Dept. Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd.

ENTRIES CLOSE ON JULY 23rd.

It will be of great assistance to the Committee if motor cyclists intending to compete, will please send in their entries as soon as possible.

MAM

MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS,

Sailinge from Hongkong.

Y. MARSEILLES via Saigon,

Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti (Aden) Suez, Port-Said.

18th Aug.

Jat Sopt.

D'ARTAGNAN..... 21st July, ANDRE LEBON .. 4th Aug. ANGERS..................... G. METZINGER... SPHINX

15th Sept. PORTHOS............... 29th Sept. CHENONCEAUX... 13th Oct ATBOS II....

27th Oct

To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai

& Kobe

ANGERS,.......... 21st July, G. METZINGER.. 4th Aug. SPHINX..

.18th Aug. PORTHOS-

1st Sept. CHENONCEAUX... 15th Sept. ATHOS II........... 29th Hopt. D'ARTAGNAN 13th Oct, ANDRE LEBON ..

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THE HONGKONG

CHINESE CHAMBER

MEETING.

NEW OFFICIALS ASSUME THEIR POSTS.

TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1931.

LOOPHOLE IN THE ORDINANCES?

BARGAINING FOR BRIBE NOT

AN OFFENCE.

CONSIGNEES" NOTICES.

OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LTD. And

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Company's Vessel, A big attendance of Chinese mor- Agreeing with the defence, Mr.

"AUTOLYCUS" chants participated in the monthly Williams, at the Central Police

From UNITED KINGDOM via meeting of the Chinese General Court yesterday afternoon, ruled

SINGAPORE. Chamber of Commerce yesterday that a mere bargaining by a publle afternoon, presided over by Mr. officer for a bribe without the are hereby notified that their cargo

sup would-be-giver consenting to Line Wong Kwong-tin, who was

will be discharged into Holt's Wharf ported by the vice-Chairman, Mr. sum demanded did not come within Kowloon, where it will lie at Con- Ho Leung, and the Secretary. Mr.the meaning of the Ordinance. He signees risk and subject to torma aud Chan Heung-pak.

accordingly discharged District conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery The Chairman briefly thanked all Watchman of agreeing to accept from Godown on and after 18th July, the members for electing him for bribe of $1. the

Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones was for Chamber her and assured the

that all discussions would the defendant. be open to all. first nims was to strive for closer the Chinese co-operation between General Chamber of Commerce and the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and similar institutions

1081.

Optional cargo will not be landed hore, unless, notice has been given

on from port to port to the final of call to which the option extends.

Mr. Wong wald that one of his deccording to the evidence, the prior to ateamer's arrival but carded

desired to search the luggage of a boarder of the Tung Fong Boarding House of 273, Des Voeux Road, Central. The man's belongings had been taken to one of the wharves on the seafront by

in China. In this connexion rea coolle while the owner was presentatives of the Chamber would follow later. When the defendant be sent to meet the officials of other asked that the luggogo be searched board- Chambers of Commerce with a view the coolle telephoned to the to preparing reports on generaling house and wan told to offer the

District Watchman 60 cents.

trade conditions.

The Chairman also promised to

When told of the offer, the de- look into the rules and regulations fendant demanded $1 but the coolic governing the Chamber, with the replied that in could only agree to intention of improving them. He pay the sum which had been men- tioned to him over the telephone. would call a meeting of the Execu- tive Committes shortly to discurs Just then a Revenue Officer appear the reorganisation and he inviteder on the scene and, on learning of the support of all members.

what was transpiring, the parties

The Vice-Chairman also briefly went to the Police Station. thanked the members for kind support.

their

No Agreement.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any the Tuesdays and Fridays between hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within the froe storage period.

No claime will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's

Godown, and all Goods remaining

undelivered after the 20th July, will

be subject to rent

All Claims against tho Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 3rd August, 1931, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, 18th July, 1931.

IN AID OF CHARITY.

Mr. B. II. Kotewall.

of

Mr. Hugh Jones, remarked that: although it was not the time to ad- SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT Kwangtang Flood.

dress his Worship, there was Fly + KO SHING THEATRE. The Secretary informed tho

case for him to answer on the meeting that telegrams and letters coolie's evidence nor was there any Theatrical performancen have had been received from the Canton thing on which to cross-examine the been given the last three days at Flood Relief Committee, the Tsing with

witness. The defendant was the Ko Shing Theatre in aid of the Yuen Merchants' Association, charged with agreeing to accept a Precious Blood Convent and the Hongkong, the Magistrate of Sze bribe but there was no evidence of Little Sisters of the Poor, under Wai district and other Kwangtung any agreement. If the defendant the distinguished patronago public bodies asking the Chamber had agreed to accept the 60 cents H. E. the Governor and Lady Pool for financial assistance and co-there would have been an agree and the Hon. Presidency of Hon. operation in the load rellef cam- ment but he had flatly refused that paign. One letter mentioned that amount. There had to be willing- at Tsing Yuen alone over 100,000 ness on the part of the witness to people were homeless and starving, give the amount before there could Many big dams but heenwashed be willingness on the defendant'e nway between the North and West

part to accept it. The witness had River districts, where the villages definitely stated that he would only suffered the most.

give the aum mentioned to him on the telephone. There had to be two people to make an agreement; one man could not agree with himself.

Inspector John Murphy, who pro- demanded more than he was offered

com-

A combined troupe of actors and actresses presented Beveral separate acts at each performance, and drew fairly large

houses. Thone present included Hon. Mr. and Mra. Kotowall, Hon. Mr. S. W. Tee, and many other prominent members of the Chinese manity. It is estimated that a satisfactory sum has been ralaed. A handsome cheque was receiv

Peel and Lady Peel, a donation of nerat- If ed waters from A. S. Watson and Co., cigarettes from the British- American Tobacco Co. and Nan-

man were offered $10 but he asked for $11 it implied that he agreed to Accept $11.

The Sze Wui Magistrate said that his representatives were on their way to Hongkong to appeal to the Tong With Hospital and Chinese Chamber of Commerce personally.secubed, remarked that if a maned from II. E. Sir William The meeting elected two representa tives to attend a flood relief meet it must surely be an offence. 28th Oct.

ing at the Tung Wah Hospital to day and offer the Chamber's co- operation.

Mr. Lui Yam-shuen suggested

many thousands na so

were homeless in the Tsing Yuen district the relief workers should enilst their services in return for the free food distributed, to assist in the construction of the destroyed danıs. Mr. Lul's suggestion met with general approval.

We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Byrian ports, East Africa, Madagasone by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djibouti.

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For Freight and Passages apply to:-

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SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS

with Limited, but exceptionally good, passenger accommodation). Homewards to:

Ports Said, Genoa, Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports, vic

Manila and Straits Settlements..

8.8. "CEYLON":

8.8. "JAPAN"

M.S. "SHANTUNG""

Outwards to:

SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS,

that

Secretary Resigns. The meeting approved the re-

Mr. Hugh Jones replied that it might be an offence to demand the money and if the charge

were amended he would be prepared to defend it but there was no evidence of agreeing to accept.

yang Brothers Tobacco Co., $500 from Mr. Lui Wat-chau, and $600 from the owner of the Ke Shing Theatre.

Among those responsible for the arrangements were Mesars. Tse Ka-po. The Yung-kwong, Chan Wai-chuen, Lie Wat-chau,

Chan Wat-ming, Li Yat-chol, and Lai Chungạo. WIE

Mr. Murphy replied that the word "demand" was not mentioned

in the section of the Ordinance under which the defendant charged.

Jis Worship agreed with Mr. election of Mr. M. K. Lo as Legal Hugh Jones that there had been no agreement. He remarked that a

Adviser and Mr. T. N. Chau as English Adviser.

The defendant was discharged.

It is understood that Mr. Chan ruling in favour of the defence Heung-pak has

thewould seem to leave a loophole in resigned secretaryship of the Chamber. The the Ordinance. What his Worship Chamber suffers a big less in the thought had happened was that the resignation of Mr. Chan Heung- Revenue Officer had arrived on the pak, whose enthusiasm for his work scene a little too carly. has been much appreciated. The newly appointed Secretary, Mr. Lee Wan-kum, is well-known in the local commercial community, having been connected with some of the most prominent foreign firma here. Mr. Lee is a brother of Mr. Lee Jor- shan and a member of a highly res.

pected family.

Tung Wah Hospital Fund. The Tung Wah Hospital had ap

SAILORS' HOME. DONATION BY HONGKONG JOCKEY LUB.

The Committee of tho Sallorg* ̈and Soldiers' Home gratefully acknow- ledge the receipt of further donations forwarded in connexion with the Ap- peal for funds:

Hongkong Jockey Club $ 500.00 20.00 John Wattie, Esq.

10.00 Capt, W. H. G. Gonter Sergt. A. Day

10.00

to yesterday raised a total of $14 Previously acknowledged 400 for the relief of sufferers from the recent floods in Kwangtung.

Total to date

540.00

1,177.50

$1,717.50

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23rd July. 24th Aug. 24th Sept.

Passenger Ratos:

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Hongkong to Int. North

£57

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657

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од

JULY 18th

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For Passenger and Freight information please apply:-

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P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND)

Taking Carge on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritian, E. & 8. Africm, Australands, including, New Zealand & Queensland Porta" Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantino Porta. Europe Etc.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

8. 9.

RAWALPINDI **PERIM

Tons

From Hong-

kong (about)

Destination

17,000 | 18 July. noon. Bombay, M'los & L'don

7,700 | 25th July. | M'ics, Havre, L'don, H'burg,

Rotterdam & Antwerp

9,000 1st Aug. 5,300 5th Aug. 6,800 8th Aug.

+KHYBER OKIDDERPORE **SOMALI

RAJPUTANA **PADUA

19,000 29th Aug. |

†KARMALA

*Cargo only.

M'les, L'don, R'dm & A'werp Straits, Colombo & B'bay M'los, Gibraltar, Havro, "L'don, H'burg, R'dam & A'worp 17,000 | 15th Aug. | Bombay, M'los & L'doo

5,900 22nd Aug. M'ics, Havre, L'don, H'burg.

Rotterdam & Antwerp M'lon, L'don, R'am, A'worp & Hull, Calls Djibouti.

Calls Casa Blanca. "Calle Karachi & Ports Swettenham.

Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Charge to Constantinople, Pireaus, 8mymns and other Levant Porte by Steamer of the Khedirial Mail 8.9. Co.

BRITISH INDIA-AFCAR SAILINGS *SIRDHANA 8,000 27th July. *TILAWA

10,000 | 7th Aug. *Calls Port Bwettenham.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta 18'pore, Ponang & Caloutta

B. 1 Apcar Lino steamers hays excollent accommodation for "and" 2nd "class" "PERBODESIR,

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

Manila, Rabaul,

Brisbane, Sydney

and Melbourne

NELLORE

TANDA NANKIN

7,000 |

1st Aug.

2nd Oct.

7,000 2nd Sept. 7,000

Regular Monthly Bailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japa and Hongkong to Australla.

Hong-Kong to Bydney-19 days. Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 8.5. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via Ney Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

The P. & Q. Royal Mail Steamers to London and

The P. & O. Branch Barvice of Steamers to London via Bues, The New Zealand. Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton sad London via Panama Canal,

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN CHEAP SUMMER TRIPS TO JAPAN. JUNE TO SEPTEMBER. TILAWA

|| 19,000 | 17 July, 5.30 a m. ↑ Amoy, G'hai, Moji,

Kobe & Osaka 17.000 17 July. 10 a.m. | S'hal, Kobe & Toko 5,300 22nd July. | Shanghai, Moji & Kobe 8,000 31st July. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Yoko

& Osaka 9,000 31st July. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 7,000 7th Aug. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka

& Yoko

RAJPUTANA 1ALIPORE SANTHIA

KARMALA TANDA

180UDAN CATHAY *TALMA

↑NANKIN

6,800 8th Aug. | S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 15,000 | 14th Aug. | S'hai, Koba & Yoko

| 10,000 | 14th Aug. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe

& Össka

17,000 |:27th Aug, 1 S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 10argo only. Calle Nagoya yg

*Calls Wol-Hai-Wok Tsingtau & Shanghal on return from Japan- All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice.

Parcels Measuring not more than 5 c.ft. will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing. For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, sto., apply to MAT MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co. P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., C.,

Agents. A

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