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WANTED KNOWN.

LARKSPUR SEEDS:--New crop of double mixed varieties have just been received. Will those who have not received When kindly call at The Clover Shop.

FRY'S CHRISTMAS GIFT SCHEME

closes on, the 12th., Nov. 1 you have not received i folder please apply, Jolin D. Hutchiso & Co., King's Building.

APARTMENTS WANTED.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY. smoll at, preferably furnished, and ser- vants quarters, Kowloon or Hong- kong side. Reply to Box No. 424, "Hongkong Telegraph.”

JAPANESE ÖVERTURE Premiers' Son Calls On

President Roosevelt

Washington, Now, D. Accompanied by Mr. Hiroshi Salto Japanese Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Fumituke Kunoye, son of the Japanese Prime Minister and an undergraduate of

Princeton the University, went to see President Boosevelt and convryed his father's goodwill message.

The

Japanese Ambassador sold

that they simply extended good wishes. Diplorants" interpreted "the call as a special gesture of friendship towards the United States during the Orlent hostes. They said it was unusual that a message should be made in this manner, although the Japanese Embassy said that the visit to the White House was prepared before Mr. Fumitake Konoje, salled f Princeton.

IL will be recalled that Mr. Takahashi of the Osaka Mainichi, u member of the Japanese mission touring America, to explain the Japanese polley, last week" said that Japan, if the time arrived when truce would be acceptable, would welcome. President Roosevelt' armistice proposal.

Mr. Saito said

thut President

Roosevelt indicated that he was gratifled with the message.--United Preau.

HONGKONG FIREWORKS EXPLODE ON SHIP

Tragedy Aboard Nankin

Doe person was killed and four others seriously injured in an explo- sion of fireworks almoard the E. & A. liner Nankin at Darling

Sydney, last week.

Tarbour,

The fireworks, which were coll- _signed_from_Hongkong to Stiva, were being transferred from the Nänkin In the trans-Pacific liner Niagera,

Ernest Jolly...one of Ove waterside workers handling the cargo, received the full force of the explosion.

suffering severe injuries which re- sulted in his death in hospital a few bours later.

Experts who investigated the cause

blast of

dreider that either friction percussion was responsible. They found that the crackers con- tained a powder which is dangerous If subjected to hard knocks, and which is not permitted in Breworks sold in Austrillo.

Fortunately, only portion of the consignment of 300 cases was in- volved in the explosion. The balance has been stored at the magazine of the Explosives Department at Hantry Bay, pending a decision as to whether The authorities will allow it to be taken to Suvo or will insist on its destruction.

On the voyage to Australia the Nankin was stopped by Japanese destroyers near Hongkong, and wos have to for half an hour while o boarding party examined the certi- Beate of registration.

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

"Call It A Day" (King's Theatre. lo-day).-Stage hit made Into an en- tertaining film by Commopolitan Productions. The picture boast an imposing cast with Olivia de Havil land, Ian Hunter, Anlia Louise, Alice Brady, Roland Young and Frieda In- escort in the lead,

"Buper Sleuth" (Queen's Theatre, to-day) Jack Oakic and

Ann Sothern a muriler mystery, spleed with comedy and romance. A new personality, Eduardo Ciannell, takes the part of a "celebrity killer."

"China War" (Alhambra Theatre, to-day)-Nowszeèla from the Chinese war fronts,

"Dangerous. Number" (Oriental Theatre, to-day) Fast-moving light comedy of a modern Rorneo who picks his girls out of a telephone bookt Robert Young and Ann Sothern make it quite amusing.

"Maytime" (Majestic Theatre, to- day) By special request, this fine singing Alm is being shown again for one day only. Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy warble their way through the picture.

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The typhoon has passed the Philippines. It is now in Lat; 18 N., Long, 118 E.. moving west-north-west,

Lossiemouth Burial For Late Premier

Relatives Decline Abbey Grave

London Nov. 11.

The family of the late Mr. Runsay MacDonnid has expressed deep up- preciation of the offer for hurin of! the statesman in Westminster Abbey, but has declined the offer as it is its wish that the burlad take place at Lossiemouth.

There will be a memorial service

EXCHANGE OF AGENTS

TO RESIDE IN LONDON AND. SALAMANCA

London, Nov. 11.

and else- General

The Foren Office announces that Government Agents will be appointed to reside in Salamanca where, and an Agent of France will be received in London. Sub-agents were being appointed at a limited number of places.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997.

CHINESE CREW TO BE

· REPATRAIATED TO H. K. FROM SYDNEY

·

Another chapter in the saga of the Silksworth, the Hongkong steamer which was tied up in Newcastle, New South Wales, for a fortnight when its Chinese crew refused to take the cargo of war material to Dairen, has ended with the de- parture of the vessel with a scratch Australian crew,

HAPPIER STOCK EXCHANGE

Improvement All Round Shown

Although the ship was declared "black" by Australian trades unions, the agents and no difficulty in pick- ing up a non-union crew.

But n difficult position arose over the Chinese crew of 30, left in Sydney. Although charges of having deserted their ship were withdrawn against the men, an interesting post- tion arose when the men refused to be signed off unless the agents pald

their

wages in full until They were landed in Hongkong on a passenger steamer. The owners had offered to pay the wages due to them until the day they had left the

London, Nov. 11, The Stack Exchange showed an Silksworth. improvement overnight. Wall Street) Following the breakdown in uego- assisted in the sentiment, but business tations, the Australian Minister for Wan not expanded 11* the Paris Cor merce, Dr. Earle Poge, warned Bourse and Wall Street closed. both the owners and the crew that

Metals and rubber responded

unless

a satisfactory arrangement rally of these respective commodities, was quickly made, the men would but Far Endlern Bands were quieter. be retarded by the Commonwealth

Commodities

base metals,

Government as deserters and prett- especially tin, rallied on hopes of the men would be liable to imprison- bited immigrants. Under the latter, American recovery. Rubber higher on sprelative trade buying

was

The dollar Improved on bear- with 5.00 last night-Reuter's Special, envering, closing at 4.8875 compared

ITALY PATROLLING

MEDITERRANEAN

inble to a fine of £100 for each inen. ment, and the owners would be

AGREEMENTS BROKEN

Dr. Page said that agreements had been reached twice, but they had teen broken by the crew.

"The first agreement, reached on October 15, was that the Chinese London. Nov. 11. crew would man the vessel us for Italian participation in the

would be Nyon as Manila, where The reception of General Franco's Patrol scheme of the Mediterranean," he said. "The Chinese crew aff and repatriated 10 Itong- Agent in London durs not constitute began to-day,

at Westminster Abbey at a date to be recognition of the Franco authorities, deelded upon later.-Reuter,

it is repeated.-- Router.

they

It is understood 30 or 40 units of decided on October 16 not to adhere the Italian navy ine engaged in this to that agreement, The second work.Reuter,

agreement was that the crew would be paid off at Newcastle and re- patriated to Hongkong on the Tai- ping.

NEW YORK'S HAVEN FOR THE CHRONICALLY SICK

FOR CHRONIC DISEASES Chron's diseases, according to Dr. §. 8. Goldwater, Commkaloner of New York City's Department of Hospitals, are growing at a rate which suggests America may Some day become a natten of invalids. To cope with that altuntion, here is what a metropolis in doing. An outmoded, il mielling, insanitary city prison, shown in lower panel, occupied part of New York City's Welfare Island in the East fiver. The prison was torn down and in its place is rising a 1.600-bed hospital for chronic diseases,

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inrgest of its kind in the world, where with the cooperation of Columbin, Comell and New York University medical colleges, extensive study will be made of such maladies as rheumatoid arthriti cirrhosis of the liver, arteriosclerosis and other 1. A view of this unique hospitat under con- struction, with bulidings arranged in chevron pattern, so that at no time of day does one build- ing cast a shadow on another, is 'chown in top panel. Modern design of buildings is indicated by the nurses' horie, center panel.

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"In consideration of this agreement the master agreed to withdraw the charges on which the crew arrested. They were withdrawn, but the crew then refused to be paid off unless they were paid wages to the time of their arrival in Hongkong by passenger stramer. The master refused and the whole negotiations broke down.

"The Chinese crew are now deser- lers and prohibited migrants, and are able to the law," Dr. Page added. "It is most regrettable that they should have. been persuaded by the extreme, element at the Trades Hall. in Newcastle, to reject the favourable terms which were obtained for

them."

Subsequently

it WGS announced that an arrangement had been come to for the repatriation of the cre to Hongkong by the E. & A. liner Naulin, leaving Sydney on Novem ber 13.

The Department of the Interior, which controls immigration in Aus- tralia, announced that it was malls- fed with the conduct

of the 36 Chinese. The Government had re- ceived an assurance from the Chinese Consul General in Sydney that the men would be looked after until they teft for Hongkong.

Protection Promised Foreigners

Undertaking Of New Brazilian Constitution

Londen, Nov. 11. The Brazilian Embassy In London Issued a statement to-day regarding the new political situation in Brazil. The statement, after referring to Bolshevik and other political activities

con-

In Brazil, states that the new, stitution places greater powers in the bands of the President, but that the démocratic representative system is maintained.

The Government will respect all acquired rights and foreign properties as well as the persons of foreign residents, and the exercise of their legitimate activities.-Reuter,

SHAREHOLDERS MUST BE

BRAZILIANS

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 11. Banks and insurance companies. whose shareholders are not nationals' of Brazil, are forbidden under the new Brazilan constituion. Exising foreign houses will be allowed time to align themselves with the new Jaw- Neuter.

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AMERICANS APPREHENSIVE

Washington, Nov. 11. Mr. Summer Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, suld the new con- stitution in Brazil was strictly a Brazilian matter, but he had reason to believe Americon officials were. watching developments closely, und' not without appréhension.-Renter,

CANADIAN POLITICIAN GUILTY OF LIBEL

Edmonton, Nov. 11, The Chiet Whip of the. Alberia. Government has been found guilty of Ibel by the Supreme Court. The libel was contained in a statement published by him criticising. Opposi- ilon members of the Alberta Govern- ment.

Senience will be passed on Friday.

-Reuter.

POST OFFICE.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS

Christmas and New Year cards bearing not more than Ave written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post. Omee at the rate for printed matter, i.e. 5 cents per a ounces.

Envelopes must not be closed.

CHRISTMAS PARCEL MAIL FOR GREAT BRITAIN

The Christmas Parcel Mail for Great Britain will be closed in the General Post Office, and Kowloon Central Post Office at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, per .. "Comorin" The Public are kingly requested to post early

This mall is due to urrive at London on the 17th December.

POSTAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Public are reminded that the postage on Printed Papers Commercial Papers, Samples and Small Packets must be fully pre- paid. Insufficiently prepald Printed Papera ele, are not forwarded.

VIA SIBERIA ROUTE

Letters and Postcards for Europe and South America are for. warded "via Siberia" it so superscribed.

Straits Japan

INWARD MAILS

U.S.A., Canada and Japan (Seattle,

23rd October). Haiphong Manda

Salgon

Japan and Shanghai Calcutta und Straits

Afr Mall by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"-London, date, 6th November Amoy

Straits

Manila

Air Mail by "Pan American

Pres. Doumer Hosing

Behar Qzurda

.November 12.

.November 12.

Pres. Jackson G.G. Paul Doumer

.November 12,

November 13.

Pres. Coolidge

.November 13.

Aramis

....

November 14,

:November 15.

November 16

Imperial Airways Plane November 10. Shirala

November 10.

Van Heutsz Gnelsennu

November 10.

November 17.

Atr.

November 17

Alsula Moru

November 18.

Swatow

Holhow...

November 18.

Siralts

Philoctetes

November 18.

U.S.A., Honolulu and Japan Francisco, 23rd October)

(San

Pres. Harrison Acneas

November 18.

November 10.

Shanghal

Conte Biancamano

...November 19.

Empi, of Japan

November 19.

Hakusan Maru

November 19.

Kashiria Maru

.November 20

November 21.

November 23.

November 24.

November 24,

ways Direct Servivo”—San Fran- Pan American Airways Plane cisco date, 10th November. Australia and Manita

Japan

Canada, U.S.A., Honolulu and Japan

(Vancouver B.C., 30th October). Japan and Formosa Straits

US.A., Honolulu and Japan (San

Fraselsco, 30th October) Calcutta and Strafts Strails and Manila Japan

Pres, Toft Santhin

Deticalion Ranchi

OUTWARD MAILS

Registered and Parcel Mails are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, ond where malls are advertised to close at or before D a.m., registered and parcet mails are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day.

For

Per Friday.

Date and Time.

Japan, Canada, U.S.A., and Europe Emp. of Russia .... .Fri, Nov. 12,

via Vancouver H.C., (Purcels for

Parcels,...Nov. 12, 11 am.

Reg., Ord..

Nov. 12, 12.15 p.m.

Nov. 12, 1 p.m.

Air Mail for Manila, Yuam. Hono- Pan Ameriena Airways Plane

Canadi only)-due Vancouver B.C., 29th November.

tutu

U.S.A.. by the Patt

American Alr удул Direct Service"-due San Francisco, 18th November

Nov. 12, 5.00 p.m.

Fri, Nov. 12.

Kowloon P. 0.

Reg. Ord,

Nov. 12, 5.00 pan.

G. P. 0.

Reg..

Nov. 12, 5.00

Ort!..

Saturday

Nov. 15, 0.00 4.11.

Air Mail for "Imperial Altwaya Imperial Airways Plane Sat., Nov. 13,

Direct Service”—dic London, 22nd November.

G.P.Q. and K.P.O.

Reg.,

.....Nov. 13, 8 a.m.

Ord..

Nov. 13, 8.30 am.

G.:0. and K.P.O.

Air Mall for “Australla by Imperial Imperial Airways Plane Sat., Nov. 13.

Airways Service"--Que Darwin, 17th November,-

Nov. 13, 8.30 am. Sat, Nov. 13,

G.P.0. and K.P.O.

Reg.-:Nov. 13, 8.00 .m;"

Ord.,

Air Mail for North China and Eurasia Pläne,

Nanking (via Hankow) by the

"Eurasia Airways Service" (To

Regi

further points by surface trans-

Ord.,

por

as Services permit).

Air Mail for "K.LM. Service”—due Comoria

Amsterdam, 21st November,

Nov. 13,

10.

Nov. 13. 9.30 a.m.

.......................Sat., Nov. 13,

G.P.O, and K.P.O. Reg......... Nov, 13, 9.30 a.m. Ord.;

Straits, Ceylon, India, Eust and Comorin

South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles-due Mar- selles. 10th December and Lon- don Parcels due London, 17th. December

Hoihow, Pakhol and Haiphong Amoy and Shunghai Manila

Amoy and (Foochow via Amoy) Japan, Honolulu, USA., C. and S. America, Canada and Europe vin San Francisco-dur San Francisco, 1st December-and *Europe via Siberia.

Swatow

Stanghal and Jupay

...Nov. 13. 10 a.m.

.Sat., Nov. 13.

G.P.O, and K.P.O.

Par.,

Reg.,

.Nov. 12, 6 p.m. ..Nov. 13, 9.45 am. Ord........Nov. 13, 10.30 nm. Szechuen ..Sat., Nov, 13, 1 p.m. Scochow.....Sat, Nov. 13, 3.30 pm. Pres. Jackson Sat., Nov. 13. 4.30 p.m. Anhul ......Sat., Nov. 13, 5 p.. Pres. Coolidge

Sat., Nov. 13.

Nov. 13, 3 pm. .Nav. 13, 4.15 p.m. Nov. 13, 5 pm.

Parcels, Reg., Ord.,

Sunday.

Yunnan Aramis

Sun., Nov. 14, 9 am. ..Sun., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.

Monday

Swalow and Shonghal........ Shantung Mon., Nov. 15, 8.30 am.

Air Mail for "France Orient Service" Pres. Doumer

due Marseilles, 28th November,

13th

Reg.,

014..

Mon., Nov. 15,

G.P.O. and K.P.O.

Nov, 15, 4.30 pan. ....Nov. 15, 5 p.m.

Doumer........ Mon., Nov. 15,

G.P.0. and K.P,0.

Ref. Ord..

Saigon. Ceylon, India, E. and South Pres.

Africa, Egypt and Europe vin Marsellies due Marseilles, December. Monila, Australia and New Zealand Taiping

vio Thursday Island-duc Thurs- day Island, 27th November.

Haiphong

Amoy and Shanghai Sandokan

Dairea and Canada---via

B.C.. 18th December

· Fort Bayard and Halphong

Swatow Japan

.Nov. 15. 5 p.m. ..Nov, 15, 8.30 p.m.

.Mon., Nov. 15. Parcels, ......Nov. 15, 3. p.m. Rek..... Ord..

Nov. 15, 4.13 p.m. ...Nov. 15, 5 pm.. Tuckday.

... Mouanng..Tues., Nov. 10, 10.30 am. Wednesday

1

Kiungchow. Wed., Nov. 17, 3.30p.m. Tal Seun Hong

Wed., Nov. 17, 8.30 am. Victorlu Tyndmeus Tues., Nov. 10, 10.30 am.

G. G. Paul Doumer

Wed, Nov. 17, 2'p.m. Yutshing.. Wed, Nov. 17, 12.30 p.m. Horang...Wed, Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

Thursday

Air Mall for Manila, Guam, Hono- latu, and U.S.A., by the Pan Ame- rican Airways Direct Service (Due San Francisco, 23rd Nov.)

Nov. 17,5 p.m. Nov. 17, 5 pm.

Reg.,

Ord.,

K.P.O.

Pan American Alrways Plano

Iter..

Ord..

Thurs. Nov. 18.

G.P.O.

Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

.... Nov. 18, 0 Am.

Japan and Europe vin Siberia. Atsuta Maru Thurs., Nov. 10, 5 p.m.. Friday

Japan, Canada, USA, Central and Pres. Jackson... Fri, Nov. 10.

South America and Europe via Victory B.C., and Europe via Siberin

(Duo Victoria B.C., 8th December) swatow and Shanghai ...

Parcels,

Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Reg. Nov, 10, 5 pm.

́Ord.,................ Nov. 19, 5.30 p.m.

Bunday .... Sulyang.... Sun, Nov. 21, 8.30 am. Superscribed correspondence only,