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SUBBORIPTIO»$10 Per annu٠Vol CXXXXIX No. i. ٠^٠٠٠ SHANGHAI, JANUARY 5, 1924.

CONTENTS.

Domestic:—Births, Marriages and Death1 ...؟

Leading Articles:—The Week’s Politics 1China’s Political Chaos ...... 2The New Year’s Honours’ List 2Chinese Maritime Customs

Revenue ...... , 3British Political Situation ...... 3

Original Articles:—En Passant—

The Eiffel Tower 4The Dixmude’s Fate ...... 4Supervision of Shipping ...... 4Mexico’s Revolution ...... 4Bandit Outrage 4The B. W. A. ٠ .......... 4France’s Obligations ... ... 4Poor (?) Germany 5Bag.Snatching 5Paris in Danger 5Shanghai’s Schools ...... 5The King’s New Year’s

Message 5Bolshevism in Practice ....... 5

Of Interest to Women ....... 6

Telegrams:—Telegrams 7

current Literature:—Messrs. MacMillan’s Recent

Publications ...... 21“Memories of the Russian

Court” ...... 21•،Land and Sea Tales;” For

Scourts and Guides ...... 21“The History of Ireland” ...... 21“A History of Medieval Ireland

from mo to 1513” ...... 21٠،A History of the British Arm v” 21 “Political Portraits” 21“Forty Years in a Moorland

Parish” 21•،Plays and Controversies” ...... 21“Poems A Seleciion ...... 21

Local and General:—News of the Week ..... „ 22

Correspondence:—Madame Dieterich’s Orphanage 24Unsatisfactory Traffie Police ... 24

Local Sport:—Association Football 25The New Year’s Day Race

Meeting 26A Cold Hunt 27Rugby Football ..... 27Foreign Basket Ball Laague

Revived ...... 27Hongkew Golf Club ...... 28

Law Reports:—H. M. Supreme Court—

Shanghai Life Insurance Co.,Ltd. v. Sun Life AssuranceCo., Ltd. ...... 28

Hayley Morris and WilliamMegregor v. John Benavitch 28

A New Solicitor ...... 28Sale of a Motor Lorry ...... 28bB.M.’s Police Court—R. v. Suiyi Baldacchino Car

melo Chircop, Emmanuel Zara. Emmanuel Vella, Emmanuel Criberras, Joseph Busitill, and George Goth... 29

Domestic Infelicities ...... 30

U.S. Court for China—Nanyang Brothers Tobacco

Co. v. Green Star SteamshipCompany ......

U.S. v. Edwin G. Hinde ......Italian Gunboat nnd Robert

Dollar Tug Collision and Sequel ......

Dr. P. T. Kiang v. Dr. C. J. Kosel

Mixed Court—North Fokien Road Outrage. . 31And Old Offender 31German Sailor Convicted ...... 31Chauffeur Gets Three Months

for Reckle4s Driving ...... 31A Shoplifting Case ...... 31The Suspension of a Russian’s

Sentence 32Outports:—

Anhwei News and Notes ...... 32Christmas Week in Ningpo...... 32Notes and News from the Capital 33

Meetings:—A٣er Tawah Rubber Plantation. 33The Cheng Rubber Estates Ltd. 34

Commerce and Finance .٠—

Customs Exchange Rate for Dec. 35Shanghai Tramways 35Singapore Rubber Prices ...... 55Probse IIanbury Capital Pro

posals 55Kailan Coal Output 35Hankow Trade 35The Cotton Market 36The Local Insurance Merger ... 36

Miscellaneous:—Captain Robert Dollar on the

English-Speaking Union ...... 36The Water Police Force ...... 36A Great Local Pedestrian Event

Arranged 37The Birth of 24 37Attempted Suicide on H.M.S.

Foxglove 37The Temperature ٠■........ 37An Intrepid Belgian Aviator ... 37Does Shanghai Possess an

Aeroplane Factory ? 37Dredging Off Pootung Point ... 38Obituary—

Mr. E٠ R. Hunter 38Death of a Well-Known Shang

hai American Doctor ...... 38Funeral Services 38Terrible Motor Smash ...... 38Mme. Dieterieh’s Orphanage ... 39Shanghai Fires. 39European Held Up in Hongkong 39 Sailor Killed on President

Madison 39Shanghai American School ...... 39Sir Robert Ho Tung and His

Round Table Conference ...... 40Warned Off 34British Women’s Association ... 34Plays in English and Chinese ... 40Shanghai Volunteers 40Municipal Staff Changes ...... 40News fiom the Chinese Press ... 40Amazing Offer to the Wold ...... 40Passengers 41Advertisements, Shipping and Com

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DEATH.

Rein—On January 3, 1924, at Dr. Fearn’s Sanitorium, Shanghai, Elna Johanne, beloved wife of Bernt O. F. Rein, aged 40 years.

LEADING ARTICLES.

THE WEEK’S POLITICS.

The most noteworthy event of the New Year in connection with Peking politics is the mandate announcing that the term of office of the members of the House of Representatives expired on October of last year. The consequent elections will be effected this year, the preliminary election taking place on April 14th and the final election on May 14th; the final election in Mongolia, Tibet and Kokonor is co take place on May 20th. The list of voters and candidates will be complete before February 14th, and the list containing the number of persons to be elected at the final election will be ready before the 15th March.

Following is a rough translation of an election article which appeared in the ،، Sinwanpao,’’ written by the editor of that organ, Mr. Li Hao-jen, which may prove of interest :

“Peking has issued a mandate to effect the election of members of the House of Representatives. This is the most important news we have had since New Year’s

day. The old Parliament has had an unenviable reputation and completely lost the confidence of the public, and a new election cannot be anything other than highly satisfactory. But in the present situation it seems impossible for the election to be carried out. Most of the provinces refuse to accept the mandate for the election. When Mr. Hsu Shih- chang assumed the office of President and issued the mandate, twelve provinces only obeyed the order, so that the members elected failed even to constitute a quorum, and there was never an official meeting of the House. The present situation is even ١vorse. Though certain of the provinces are willing to hold an election, yet the rest do not ١vish it. These complications cannot be solved for some time. Supposing the required number be elected, and at the same time members of the original Parliament in Peking are still assuming themselves in office for an extended period, what is to happen ? The original members will certainly not limit their term of office in accordance with the Constitution, and they will not leave till the new Parliament has a firm and solid existence. In any case, they are sure to obstruct any efforts made by the new parliament, and to be the cause of still further complications. Ostensibly, this election mandate has been issued owing to the expiration . of the term of office of the old Parliament, but it is generally understood that the real reason is to be found in the hatred of the Chihli faction for the old Parliament. If the new election should, by any chance prove a failure, there is little doubt but what the Chihli faction will try some other measures again to deal with the members. One thing is plain, however, and that is that once the original Parliament is cast out it should never be allowed to get back into power again. The whole source of China’s troubles during the past twelve years may be traced back to them, and they should be extended no further leniency.”

Whatever happens there should be a solution to the question of the new Cabinet before very long, though in Well-

THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, 1924'.,

informed quarters it is generally thought we shall see the Chinese New Year first. It seems likely that tlie new’ Cabinet will be formed by Dr. ١٦٢. ٦٦٠ . Yen rather than by Sun Pao-clii.

The relations between Cliekiang and the neighbouring provinces seem more se'ttled. The gentry and merchants are still trying hard to arrive at a permanent solution whereby peace may be preserved, though tlie fact that they are still exchanging opposing views goes to show’ that there are certain dangers still to be avoided. Peace W’ill be a great blessing both to tlie native and tlie foreign communities of tlie provinces, and Cnina generally.

Sir Robert Ho Tung left Shanghai on the 4th inst., and his affairs in Sliangliai in connection witli his proposed' round table conference W’ill be in the hands of Shill Liang-tsai, the proprietor o.f the ^'Shunpao" of Shanghai. Sir Robert promises to return W’lienever tliere seems to be any prospect of carrying out liis plan.

Affairs in Canton show little cliange, but there are still numerous instances of suffering among the foreign missionaries in the interior of China. Some have lost their lives, while many have lost property. There is more necessity tlian ever for the foreign Powers to reconsider their attitude towards cIlina.

CHINA’S POLITICAL CHAOS.

December 31.The close of the year is

perhaps as good a period as any to pass in review, as far as our space will permit, some of the outstanding events of China’s recent polical history. At the outset it may be said that China at the end of this year, as at the beginning, presents an appearance of political chaos which is neither creditable to her leaders nor encouraging to those who are just as desirous as any of her leaders ought to be to see her forge ahead and take her rightful place .in the comity of nations. China, w’ith her enormous and industrious population might, if properly organized, be a pre-eminent power in the world’s nations. That she is not, is owing to many causes, most of which—if not all—have been dwelt upon from time to time in this column as elsewhere. China makes no progress because of the dominant and misdirected efforts of her military rulers, who are, .quite plainly, much more concerned regarding their personal aggrandizement and that of their relatives and friends than they are .in that of their fellow countrymen as a whole. Until such

leaders realize that real success, which will be reflected in a vast increase of material well-being and all the boons that spring therefrom, and which can come only from motives and methods de٦٦oid of selfishness, China is doomed to remain laggard among the nations, inert, helpless and almost hopeless. It seems useless to expect the remedy to come from the Chinese themselves, and therefore we must just await until the present military leaders or whoever succeed them will realize what constitutes their true duty to their fellow countrymen and to themselves. ،،To thine own self be true, and it must follow’ as the night the day, thou canst n٩t then be false to any man.” It is in the absolutely wrong conception of their duties, of their trust, to their country and their fellow-countrymen that lies the root of the fatuity and folly of practically all that is enacted by the present so٢called Central Government, led, or rather misled, by military satraps.

D.uring the year, China has to the rest of the world presented a pitiful spectacle of ineptitude in her incessant internecine warfare, almost wholly useless, but discouraging and disturbing in the extreme. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with but a frail hold on Kwangtung, has continued to fulminate at far a٦vay Peking and at the military satraps throughout the‘ country who support the Peking and the military regime. The Doctor’s efforts have been much more irritating than profitable and he seems to be no further ahead to-day than he was a year ago, even though he now appears more certain of a permanent asylum in Canton than he did at the beginning of the year. But clearly he is making little or no progress and his voice in China is like that of the buzz of an insect in the wilderness and about as effectual. As for the powers-that-be in Peking, the Chihli Faction is still in the ascendant, lording it lustily over all, still occasionally dreaming of the abolition of extraterritoriality, and giving the world generally a clear conception of what constitutes military autocracy. Over the vast stretches of Manchuria Marshal Chang and his myrmidons are still supposed to be exercising potent sway, and from time to time from the yamens of Mukden unmistakable evidence is present of the bitter feud that still persists between the Fengtien Faction and the Chihli-ites. Of late we have been informed that eyes are once again turning to Mukden;” and there would seem to be good grounds for the belief that in the present activities of the famous triumvirate Marshal Chang, Marshal Tuan Chi-

jui and١ General Lu Yung- hsiang we may see before long active hostilities directed towards Peking. But even though the Triumvirate should succeed in establishing themselves in Peking, would matters improve for China as a whole? In our opinion, not in the slightest degree.

The remedy for China’s chaos is difficult to indicate. If the people themselves cannot or will not bring about a remedy, if the militarists persist in their selfish ancl unsatisfactory policy, and Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Kuo- mingtang make no headway with their ideal of Republicanism, foreign intervention might conceivably be the best remedy after all. We believe that while Chinese students and most of the officials and perhaps a certain proportion of other classes would be very prone to regard such a step as intolerable, the country’s population generally would not resent it and the most thoughtful of them would „probably see in such a step a merciful release from the fatuous futilities that has brought them and the country to the pass and to the chaos that still persists.

THE NEW YEAR'S HONOURS’ LIST.

January 2.From the summary which

Reuter’s Agency has sent out to us of the New’ Year’s Honours’ List, it would appear that there have been no startling surprises sprung upon an astounded public. Such surprises have happened in the past and may again take place in the future. When the late Viscount Morley ceased to be known as plain ،، Honest John ” of the House of Commons and agreed to wear a coronet and sit in the. gilded Chamber, which he had often derided, his followers and admirers generally received the news as something akin to a bombshell, and one which they did not relish. Such was also the case, though to a lesser degree, when Mr. A. J. Balfour first accepted a knighthood and, shortly afterwards, an earldom. Mr. Balfour as a member of that Chamber, at which he had so often openly scoffed, seemed a matter for ridicule, and certainly many of the admirers of this truly great statesman received a shock to learn that the eminent Conservative leader should not have finished his political career as a Commoner. Perhaps as the son of a mother who w&s a Cecil, he had and still has not a little in common with our aristocracy. Even greater astonishment, mingled with other feelings, has been

experienced by many people on reading past Honours’ Lists to find the inclusion of names much more suggestive of the ،،Bcerage” than of the Peerage. But there seemed no reason why a successful brewer should not buy a title, if such were on sale via the Party Funds'’ route, than that he should continue to purchase anything else. Thus scandal was stirred and the way paved by the appointment of a commission to deal with such a matter affecting honours and. honour. ١

As the present list is probably the last with which a Conservative Prime Minister will have anything to do for some time to come, it is so٠mewhat surprising that there are not forward a larger number of well-known Conservative Party supporters. Lord Inchcape’s vi-s countcy is conspicuous, and he, as head of the great Peninsular and Oriental Steam' Navigation Line, is of course much better kno٦٩:n as a businessman than as a party politician. The honour to Lord Inchcape is probably the result of the excellent services he rendered recently in an important inquiry into Indian commercial affairs. The name of another gentleman, well-known in British shipping circles, is also mentioned, namely, Major H. B. Cayzer, Vice-Chairman of the Glasgow Clan Line and M. P. for South Portsmouth. Major Cayzer, who has received a baronetcy, is, we believe, one of Lady Jellicoe’s brothers. That Sir Charles Darling, the ١vell-known judge, should received a peerage is quite in keeping with precedent. For nearly thirty years Mr. Justice Darling was a well-known judge and, besides being a ،، good, sound judge,” he was regarded as one of the wittiest men that ever sat on the British Bench. At times, in fact, his frequent happy observations savoured not a little of levity, and were not much to the liking of those who admire the austerities of our law Courts. On one occasion, 'his lordship was neatly answered by one of the Counsel appearing in a case in his Court. ،، And who is this Mr. George Robey?” asked his lordship with that innocence and extraordinary ignorance often affected by our learned judges. ،،He is the ،darling’ of the gods ! ” said Counsel. His lordship thoroughly understood, said nothing, and probably thought a lot on hearing the remarkable answer. As Lord Darling, our quondam witty judge will doubtless be as popular off the bench as he was when on it. It is stated that in his retirement he intends to write his reminiscences. They should prove vastly interesting, edifying and amusing, as his lordship had a long and wonder* fully ٦raried career.

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Of the Far Fast recipients perhaps the best known of the few names mentioned is that of Mr. T. L. Perkins, formerly Director of Public Works at Hongkong. He has received a C.M.G.—• (Companion of the Order of St.

and St. George) his immediate preMr. Chatham. A

honour has fallen toMr. B. S. Hose, Acting Chief Secretary of the Government of the Malay States, while Mr. D. J. Galloway, a Member of the

Michael as did decessor, similar

ports show increases, and there can be little doubt that the big Yangtze port would have shown, instead of a decrease, a very substantial increase had it not been for the perpetual hostilities that have been engaged in Hupeh, Hunan and elsewhere bordering on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze. There is no other reason, so far as we know, why Hankow should not have been in the same happy category of all the other China ports. Despite the forebodings of a few

Executive of the Straits Settle- months ago, when the then known figures were alluded to, Shanghai’s Customs Returns show up extremely well, the total amount being Taels 23,904,000—an increase of Taels 2,269,000 coi٢١-

■ pared with the figures of 1922Shanghai still continues easily to be the premier Treaty Port of China, her trade being, according to the Customs returns, fully three times larger than that of the port next in. importance, namely, Tientsin, whose returns last year totalled Taels 7,263,000, an increase of Taels 218,000. As usual, the trade of the neighbouring small port of Chin- ١vangtao is embodied in that of Tientsin. Dairen shows up well with Taels 5,690,000 an increase of Taels 232,000. Though Canton shows an apparently substantial increase—Taels 577,000 — it is certain that it would have been much larger if Kwangtung had been free of the incessant friction that has been in evidence at and in close proximity to the great commercial metropolis of South China. It is interesting and satisfactory to note that Kiaochow shows an increase of Taels 431,000 which gives the ،،lie direct” to many of the gloomy prognostications made regarding the port at the time it reverted to Chinese control.

The returns as is the case every year,—reflect the utmost credit upon the Customs service which is recognized as being, from the Inspector-General to the humblest tide-waiter, one of the most efficient under the Chinese Government. It is particularly gratifying to be able to record that all the Foreign Loans and Indemnities secured on the Customs, including the Reorganization Loan, have been met or fully covered—another

the the

ment, has been made a Knight Bachelor. Honours that might ha٦re fallen to well-known individuals in Shanghai, Hongkong and elsewhere in the Far Hast are once again conspicuous by their absence. But perhaps they will come along some day.

CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS REVENUE.

January 3.It will be generally conceded,

we believe, that in the circumstances the statement which ١ve publish in another column, with reference to the Chinese Maritime Customs Revenue for 1923, is exceedingly gratifying. It is probable that the Central Government were in the belief that with the five per cent, import tariff in operation for practically the whole year the total revenue realized would sho١١٢ even a larger figure,

the Chinese Government all interested in China’s the figures stated should very acceptable and

But to and to welfare proveeloquently convey tlie fact that China's trade, despite the many difficulties and drawbacks to be everywhere encountered in tliis much perturbed country, is in a satisfactory state. It plainly goes to show that were the incessant internecine warfare over and' a sound Government established with effective power tliroughout the whole country, China’s trade would leap forward immensely, and tlie prosperity which is so admirably reflected in tlie Cusloms statistics year by year would very soon assume gigantic proportions. Tlie returns just published are well worth pondering over, as in comparing tlie latest figures with tliose of tlie past few years—all of which are available in concise form in “The China Year Book”—it. will be seen that despite of everytliing tlie volume of trade done with and by cIlina continues to be very satisfactory and augurs well for the future.

For 1923, tlie Maritime Customs Revenue totalled tlie liandsome sum of Haikwan Taels 63,378,000, which sum 'at tlie average exchange of 3/5بؤ equals -Vith the surprisلجد 1,025,000. ١ing exception of Hankow all the

convincing, indication of efficient foreign control of Customs.

New York, Dec. 29:—It is understood that proceedings have been dropped against the Englishman arrested in connection with rum ■running on December 24. New York prohibition officials believed that this arrest would lead to the discovery of a verv large rum-running conspiracy as documents were found which were thought to contain the names of bootleggers in every part of the country.—Renter’s American Service.

BRITISH POLITICAL SITUATION.

January 4.The British people, on the eve

of the opening of another Parliament, are giving every evidence of being fully alive to the vital consequences that are almost certain to evolve—and evolve, most probably, with almost unprecedented rapidity. Parliament assembles on the Sth instant, and it is quite conceivable that it may be the shortest lived Parliament in the long history of the ،، Mother of Parliament.” It is also quite conceivable that it will not last a week or even less, and perhaps it may last only a day. So numerically powerful is the combined exposition to the Government that their collapse may be brought about after the reading of the King’s Address to ،،My Lords” and His Majesty’s ،،Faithful Commons.” It is certain that the Labour Party will do their utmost to eject the Government at the earliest possible moment, and so lar there seems little likelihood of the Liberal Party resisting the opportunity to deal the coup de grace to the Conservative Party, who are so wobbly in office at the present moment. Very much depends upon the step which the Liberals may conclude as the most expedient in the circumstances. ٢\٦ ith two such astute, thoroughly experienced and extremely able leaders as they have in. Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberals will be certain to play their cards admirably. There is evidence in many responsible quarters of a deepening desire for unity and a

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better understanding between the Liberals Conservatives. It is the erals who are between devil and the deepin the matter of arriving at a decision regarding the effort which seems to many people essential to cope ١vith the menace of Socialism which the Labourites do not take much trouble to hide as being their ultimate aim and object.

And yet the Liberals—،-or at least their leaders—hesitate to meet the advances which it is certain the Conservatives will be only too willing t© make. Mr. Macdonald, apparently in a little pause he has allowed himself from his pleasing task of Cabinetmaking, graciously expresses his ،،gratification” that Mr. Asquith’s statement on the question of dissolution has received scanty support in the bestin fprmed quarters. He has a lot more to say ©n the matter, constitutionally regarded, being forgetful of the fact ٤hat Mr. Asquith is not only a great politician but an even greater lawyer. Mr. Frank

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Hodges, another well-known Labourite, is more impressive in the expression of his views on the situation than is his chief, and his (Mr. Hodges’) views, expressed in a speech at Famworth yesterday, are well worth pondering over. His statement regarding probable " revolution” if political ،،evolution” is seriously hampered in any way sounds somewhat alarming, but it should by no means be disregarded on that or on any other account.

The solution of the present difficulty lies not so much in

I the over-riding of the aspirations of the Labourites—which in themselves, though unfortunately on the wrong lines, are legitimate enough—but in at least a working arrangement being arrived at between the Conservatives and the Liberals. Obviously, the serious character of the situation makes such an arrangement imperative, and all true Britons should welcome it.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES.

EN PASSANT.December 29.

The Eiffel Tower.The passing away of the

eminent French engineer, Monsieur Alexandre Gusta٦٢e Eiffel, will recall to many the great sensation experienced some thirty years ago when the Eiffel Tower in Paris was constructed. It was then, as it is now, rightly regarded as one of the mo؛؛t wonderful engineering feats of modern times. Pictures of the extraordinary Tower were, and still are, to be seen the world over, and the gigantic and elegant structure —several hundred feet high—was a source of amazement and con٠

tinuous comment. If the Tower did not precisely meet with the approval of many experts in the realms of engineering, it certainly caught the popular fancy, and after the Paris Exhibition of 1900, of which the Eiffel Tower formed a very attractive feature, it ١vas by popular demand of the French people allowed to remain a permanent monument along with the other architectural winders of “Gay Paris.” In later years, it was used very largely, we believe, as a wireless station, for ١١fl٦ich it was eminently suitable. And now٢ its creator and constructor. M. Eiffel, at the ripe age of 81 years, has passed away— one of the greatest and best known engineers of his age.

The Dixmude’s Fate.Though there is still a certain

amount of mystery as to the fate of the French dirigible, Dixmude, formerly Zeppelin 72, there seems to us to be little doubt that she met ١vith a tragic end. Worldwide sympathy will be felt for the French Government in the loss of a brave crew’ of fifty men and of a vessel which it will be difficult to replace. During the past few days the attention of the world has been focussed on the details of the mysterious disappearance of the airship, and as time passed it became gradually certain that the worst had happened —the airship had either fallen into the sea and sunk with all hands or had been marooned on some inaccessible spot on the vast desert stretches of Northern Africa. The former fate was the more likely happening; and the finding of the body of the airship/s commander ،، six miles from the shore,” makes it practically certain. The references to the element of mystery, to which the latest telegrams to hand still refer, are hardly justified by the facts emphasized regarding no traces of any other body or aeronautical material having been found. The Dixmude, it seems, set out a week ago, in threatening weather and against the advice of experts, on a cruise from Toulon over Algeria, and ever since her departure there had been grave fears as to her safety. Now the worst is known, and there is nothing left but deeply to deplore the tragic event and sympathise with those m٠st ؟l٥sel٢ affected. The ill-fated

the constant outbreak of hostilities iu that unhappy country yet this last uprising seems to call forth a certain amount of comment from the American papers. It is even considered to be serious enough to warrant the United States Government selling ٦va٦٠ materials to the Mexican Government to aid the Obregon regime against the rebels. 1 he revolution appears to be on a larger scale and better organized than is usually the case in that the army has in several instances shown signs of discontent and in some places has openly joined the revolutionaries. The last most serious break away was that of the garrison of Tuxpam, which commands the entire control of the large oil fields situated in the neighbourhood and of which Tuxpam is the port. Mexico is a country unhappily inhabited by a people ١vho dearly love a fight and at the slightest provocation they are immediately up in arms, naturally to the general deterioration of the country, The regime of Obregon appeared to be the sanest for some time past, but the Mexicans, as a ١٦'liole, have not yet reached that stage when they are prepared to accept la٦v and order as we know it. At least such has ever been deemed to be their natural characteristic, but as it is a country infested with yellow’ fever, malaria and other diseases, combined with this unfortunate spirit of combativeness, they cannot properly be said to have had any great chance to make good.

Bandit Outrage. ٠

The telegram just received from Hankow stating that the Siangyang correspondent of the “Central China Post” reports that bandits have captured Tsaiyang in the province of Hupeh and that Mr. and Mrs. Hoff wei e wounded and Mrs. Kilen taken prisoner, and the later news stating that three missionaries have been killed by the notorious bandit chief Lao Yang-ren, will be received with dismay by the missionaries at headquarters. Some time ago we were able to speak of the captures of missionaries and others as the first blow against foreigners, hut now we have to add that they no longer hesitate to murder. The telegram does not mention how Mr. and Mrs. Hoff ١vere wounded, but it may be that it happened in the general melee when the town was captured. In this case one could not accuse the bandits of wilful assault, but the fact remains that Mrs. Kilen is a prisoner, while the later telegram from Suichow stating that three missionaries have been killed seems to point to the fact that they were murdered in cold blood. Matters have now reached such a pass that the policy of just waiting and letting things slide is no longer possible. Either the Consuls of the various countries must insist on the withdrawal of the missionaries from the interior or at least from the more dangerous bandit infested country, or they must insist on the Chinese Government taking such steps as to protect these people when in the course of their duties. Under the present circumstances it appears almost impossible that the Government can do much owing to the general unsettled state of the country, in which case nothing remains for the Consuls to do but to demand the withdrawal of these missionaries. Such a step would naturally be deeply regretted by all those who are interested in the evangelical work of the Chinese, but at the same time it is impossible that the foreign Powers should remain passive on-lookers while th؟i٢ national•؟ are killed at will yb

dirigible is not the first of the Ze١)pelin type to come to an untimely end, and she is not likely to be the last if too great risks are taken with atmospheric conditions. Aerial navigation is still much of a mystery, and considerably more experience shall have to be got before such safety as we should like to see will prevail.

Supervision of Shipping.After two or three days of very

hard work Shanghai’s inadequate Water Police Force has managed to clear the Soochow Creek for traffic. The waterway is still very low, however, and a tremendous number of boats are laid up on the mud. Matters are not helped by the filth which is allowed to accumulate on top of the mud, and it is to be hoped the authorities will oue day devote their attention to devising some means of clearing it a١vay. The Creek is fast degenerating from a useful waterway into a muddy refuse heap, particularly that portion which lies between Garden Bridge and Jessfield. Cabbage stumps, pots and cans, and garbage of all description are deposited overboard by the sampan people, and combined with the natural silting up of the Creek this is tending to empty it of water altogether. Surely proper refuse dumps of some description can be built at intervals along the river, and fines inflicted on anyone found dumping their refuse elsewhere. The waterway is such a very useful one to Shanghai that we cannot afford to allow it to fall into disuse. One good piece of news is to hand, however, namely that the ٦Vater Police Force is to be increased and conditions of service generally improved. This will mean that a closer watch can be kept on traffic up the Creek, and better regulation maintained. At the present moment the force is hopelessly inadequate, comprising as it does but sixteen foreigners and a number of Chinese assistants. Both the Chinese and the foreign bodies need to be increased.. Compare their numbers with the water and river forces kept by London, Marseilles, New York, and other large ports, and the difference in size will be seen to be immense, in spite of the fact that Shanghai is the third largest port in the world. It is not as if a large Water Police Force were not needed here,—quite the reverse. The river itself is a difficult one for navigation and infringements of the rule of the road need to be strictly punished. Furthermore, a larger police force may mean, and should mean, some sort of supervision of junk traffic in the ١Vhangpoo. Steamer captains are inspired to vivid language on the subject of these craft, and the way in which they tack and flit all over the fairway, regardless of steamer traffic either up or down. At the present time there is no supervision whatsoever, and it is 1؛ fine testimony to the skill of local and coasting navigators that accidents are so few.

December 31.Mexico’s Revolution.

Although those actually living in Mexico do not pay much heed to

wandering tries of bandits. Up to the present the lowers have shown the greatest unwillingness to interfere in any way, but as we liave already said, deliberate murder, if such it sliould prove to be, makes action inevitable.

January 2.The B.w. A.

The story of “Ye (de ,English Fayre” is now an old one, but with the arrival of tlie official report of tlie amounts gained by the British Women’s Association at this “Fayre,” we feel tliat sometliing yet remains to be said of tl'ie As- sociation in general. Comparison of Shanghai before tlie founding of the Association and with what prevails now reveals a striking situation and tlie tremendous; power of good it lias been in tlie community. British people have been drawn very much closer, and by working in various ways witli otlier women's organizations in Sliangliai the members liave been brouglit into mucli closer contact witli women of otlier nations, much to tlie advantage of both. The work acliieved by combined groups is also very much greater than could possibly be tliat of individuals, and some of tlie Section? have every reason to be proud of tlieir record of work done since the commencement of tlie Association. There are naturally some who, feeling from time to time somewhat disgruntled, criticize, but tliis lias as usual proved to be most salutary and has lielped .the members to discover and remove legitimate grievances. Should there ever liave been any doubts as to tlie solidarity of tlie Association and any lacking in sympathy, the marvellous results of tlie “Fayre” liave banished these for ever. To be able to amass tlie net sum of over $31,000 in two half days is truly a record tliat will be liard to beat, and tliose members of the Association who worked so hard towards this' end deserve all the congratulations they get.

France’s Obligations.Affairs in Europe seem to be

getting even more entangled, making one wonder what tlie ultimate result may be. We now learn that Czechoslovakia has made an alliance with France, which is already leading to unfavourable comments and perturbation in otlier European countries. Great Britain», in tlie usual manner, is named as responsible for tlie fresh complica-, tion in that, says France, .؟lie wants tlie question of inter-allied debts to come up for discussion. F'rance apparently does not mean 10 pay, and at the same time wishes to arm herself and Czeclio-Slovakia against any possible enemies, which is bound to have tlie effect of dividing Europe into two armed camps with Britain and Scandinavia looking on. The French liave always felt the necessity of liaving a footliold in Central Europe as a protection from Germany, hence her efforts in Poland and Rumania ن but now Italy has been aroused to express lier disappro- val of tliis new Alliance, which will probably have the effect of obstructing the proposed Italo- Russian Entente. Whatever may be tlie reasons for or against tlii moi SV? on the part of France there

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no doubt that the spirit of dissatisfaction and contention is on the increase in Europe generally and unless wise statesmanship arises, affairs may assume a very menacing aspect، It is with nations as with individuals, they have no moral right to play the part of a creditor until they are no longer a debtor.

Poor (?) Germany.Telegrams from Germany hardly

give us the picture of starving and destitute Germans as various reports circulating here would lead us to expect. From time to time reports have been published in various newspapers dealing with this subject and many have been led to belie٦٢e that the Germans are in a truly pitiable condition. If this is the case, then Reuter’s telegram, which states that there were little signs of Germany’s deplorable financial position on the eve of the Ne١v Year is grossly misleading, which, needless to say, we do not believe is likely to be the case. The telegram goes on to say that the streets were packed with hilarious crowds while the restaurants were filled with people flaunting their affluence and regardless of high prices. The hotels arranged festivities on a lavish scale and the telegram closes with the curt statement that ninety per cent, of the guests were Germans since most foreigners have fled from the city owing to its expensiveness. So much for the starving children, who doubtless exist as they unfortunately do in every country. The German inhabitants in Shanghai recently organized a bazaar for the purpose presumably of sending money to assist these unfortunate beings, and if they found such a course of action necessary how much more should we whose countries are striving to pay their debts and who are struggling under one of the most terrible trade depressions that have been experienced at home for some time. It is more than possible that there were many families this year in great Britain who could not form part of “the hilarious crowds in the streets” during the holidays. We know- that many of our charitable organizations are in dire need of funds to carry on their work and not the least amongst them are some of the more important hospitals. This is not on account of a general lack of interest, but solely because of the shortness of money experienced by everyone at Home. We are being taught to think of Germany as the most long suffering country in the world and as we learn this lesson so are we apt to forget the sufferings of our own people.

January 3.Bag-Snatching.

Bag snatching is becoming a very easy and popular method employed by Chinese thieves in their efforts to “get rich quick.” Yesterday evening at about 6.30 p.m. when standing near the windows of Maison Adix, a silver chain bag containing a silver cigarette case, a vanity case and about $30 was snatched from a lady’s arm, the thief

disappearing down a nearby alleywa}• long before the lady could attract the attention of the policeman. Chinese pedestrians, though standing round in sufficiently large number, made no effort to stop the thief. We hear that this has become a favourite corner for these bag-snatching thieves owing to the alleyways within easy reach. Ladies should be warned that on account of this increasing boldness on the part of these daylight thieves, they would be well not to carry valuables about with tliem.

Paris in Danger.Many more than French people

will read the telegram just received from Paris with great alarm, stating as it does, that the Seine has once more risen to dangerous heights. It was as far back as 1910 that so much damage and destruction occurred in the city and along the course of the Seine by its abmormal height and now we learn that again it has reached six metres above normal. ١Vhen one pictures to oneself what this means it would seem almost impossible that many parts of Paris could escape inundation. The O’Orsay and Invalides stations have already been closed and in the suburbs where the conditions are always so much worse on account of transportation of supplies, etc., many of the families are leaving their homes. This entails tremendous loss* alone anckin many cases means ruin to the owners. Provisions are already being distributed by boat and rafts are being used instead of tram cars. We heard some few days ago that there has been rather an unusual amount of rain with general bad weather both in France and Great Britain, "but unt’il this telegram was received through Reuter’s ٦١٠e had no idea of the magnitude of the flood, ١vhich might easily be described as disastrous. In the towns a flood can do much damage, but the ,country districts are often in a worse state, cut off as they are, from all outside connnunication. Fortunately these unusually high floods appear to take place mostly at about this time of the year when the farm land is more or less lying idle so that the amount of water does not have the effect of destroying crops, while the sediment can have an excellent effect on the earth generally.

Shanghai’s Schools.The surest indication of the

growth and development of a modern city is the number and size of the schools that spring up with the increased demand. Shanghai some time ago reached that stage in its historv when the schools provided were found to be entirely inadequate to the growing demand, with the result we find that a ne١v school on the Yu Yuen Road has been built by the Municipal Council, a new French school on Avenue Foch, while the American community opened their new buildings on Avenue Petain yesterday. In a very short time it is expected that all these schools will be overflowing and according to the accounts given yesterday, the American school,

though only just opened, has already reached its limit. ٦١he greatest anxiety of the modern parents’ lives is the thought of how to give their children the very best of education. In the olden days in Shanghai most people sent their children home at very earl٦٢ years but this is becoming more and more impossible, especially as a large majority of people recognize the fact that they must spend the rest of their lives out here. The influx of Russian children has been to a great extent responsible for this unusual number of pupils and it would seem that this section of the population will not lessen very materially for many years to come. Unfortunately with the growth of the population of Shanghai, the necessities of life have steadily become dearer and with them the school fees have necessarily increased. This fact, however, debars many of the poorer children from receiving their education in the schools provided, a fact that is perhaps the most keenly felt by the Russians, and it is. a horrible thought that tl٦ere are many children at the present moment in Shanghai who are practically without any education at all. The parents say that in their struggle lor a livelihood they are themselves unable to give their children the necessary lessons, while they have not the means to send them to a good school even should there be any possibility of them being admitted. However complicated the Russian refugee question has become, the most important thing after food is education and without it there is little hope but that the next genera-., tion of Russians here in Shanghai will be anything but a very heavy burden on the community generally. It ١vouid not seem to be a very difficult problem with good will and energy, to arrange a series of small, free day schools where these children could at least be taught the rudiments of their own language with perhaps a trade and some English, this latter being necessary, as it is more than probable that the greater number must spend their lives in an English- speaking community.

January 4.The King’s New Year’s

Message.That Great Britain is placed in a

more serious position than she has been for many a long year is easily to be seen and though no one likes to be considered a pessimist, there is unfortunately many reasons for becoming sc. Not only is the trade depression about as bad as it can be but the political situation is such that we are losing valuable time in fighting amongst ours.elves as to what party may become uppermost. At the present time each Party is so tied up that it is powerless to act—a state of affai٣s which can only lead to further trouble if long continued. That the King realizes the full seriousness of the situation is evident from his reply to the Lord Mayor of London to a New Year telegram, in that he says ٤١٦a,t ،،with God s help the British, true to their great traditions will

face the outcome of the difficulties which are still confronting US at the close of a decade which, though memorable in the gloriGus acliievement, has been beset by much trial and suffering.'' That we have suffered great trial and suffering is comparatively nothing to US when we have with it tlie assurance that our leaders are men who are honestly trying to steer tlie affairs of tlie country into smoother water, but when our trust in tliem no longer exists owing to tlieir one cry of “ party ” ١ve are indeed thrown into the deptlis of despair which may lead US anywhere. As a nation the British are slow to act and in tliese days when emphatic energy is needed, tliis trait, in spite of its good side, can lead us into a maelstrom of events, over which we may lose control. The growth, the development and power of the Britisli Isles lias always been due to the fact tliat its leaders, though making many mistakes, were sincerely striving to do their best for tlie country as a whole, but wlien the question of party takes the lead there is some fear tliat it is allowed to dominate. The King, as a man outside party, sees the matter in a much clearer light than perhaps tliose closer together in the arena and his message was not only a hope but a warning that unless we stand togetlier by our great traditions we cannot liope for improvement.

Bolshevism in Practice.The human mind, like the body,

is capable of absorbing up to a certain amount, but what is in excess of that amount is thrown off and wasted. In this way we can perhaps say tliat our pity and distress at the sight and knowledge of suffering lias also reached tlie stage when we can no longer com- prehend what it all means to those labouring under great miseries. We, feeling ourselves powerless to act, out of self preservation, turn our attention to things tliat may lead US to brighter thouglits. It may be on tliis account that a people, suffering all the distresses of misrule, hunger and bodily fear, are often ready to dance a “hornpipe” in the face of death. The population, in tlie face of starvation, squanders its resources and flings its last liopes into a feverish searching after forgetfulness. It may be tliat this trait accounts for much of our indifference of what is going on in Russia. We are of course also divided on the subject, not liaving any clear statement of the actual facts. Tliat these statements are so often contradictory may be on account of tlie district they emanate from. It is quite possible tliat in one part of Russia the people may be starving while in another part they are plentifully supplied. It may be that in one district the people are fairly prosperous and. contented while in another they are ready to strike a blow for their own particular cause. That in some parts of

,Russia the affairs of the Cornet' munist Government are not to an good is clear by the various tele grams lately received. At one tim

i .the celestial empïrè؟ Jaduafy 5, 19،2ه٠

it was even hinted that the downfall of the Soviet Government was bound to take place, but to-day we hear that apparently great efforts are being made to quell any tendency to revolt. ١Ve learn that whole

families are being deported from Moscow to North Russia on the grounds that the Political Bureau i،s waging a campaign against drug traffickers. This is being construed into an excuse to get rid of many

supporters of the new ecomomic policy. It may be the case or not, but tlie already metliods

Russian Government has been accused of such before this and must

naturally expect similar suspicions.

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OF INTEREST TO WOMENThe Birth of Port Wine : Fashion Notes

Our New Language.

THE BIRTH OF PORT WINE.(By F. Britten Austen.)

Through tine window is a glimpse of Oporto, rising steeply up and over the cliff of that granite gorge through which the Douro passes to the sea. On tlnis sille is Villa Nova de Gaya, most important on tine narrow slip of river- level, but it also climbs pre- cipitously up its cliff O'f the gorge until its main roadway crosses to Oporto on tine bridge supported by one single daring arch of iron at a tlizzy height above tlie river.

Here, as near -to tire river-level aS may be, tine great English port wine firms lrave had their “lodges” and tlneir offices for tine past 200 years. And when you enter their doors you walk iuto tlnat English th century their founders transplanted into Bor- tugal.

Tlnis room, at tine first glance, Iras something of the laboratory about it --an impression heightened by the long white coat of tine man who holds, critically, a graduated measuring- glass of liquon- up to the liglit.

It is tine room where, almost incon- cei١’ably, tire reputation of one of those famous old firms might be lost, the 1'oonn where the nature of the wine to go out under the brand of the firm is decided upon.

The man in the long wlri'te coat is the resident manager. On his taste, nose, and. eye, on his judgment tlnat long years of practice have made in- stinctive, depends whether lis firm shall retain the favour of tire con- noissenr, tine premium in tire market.

On, the cvall ؟djaceut is a large slate .. covered with chalk ٠ nr arks in onrpre- 1 ensible to the uninitiated. On the long table inr front of lrim IS air immense array of bottles,, more tlran IOO of til cin, each oye with a ,label !؟ark- el with cab 1 Stic indication؟ of he place of origin, tine vat, and the num؛ ber of pipes in store of tine wine, of whicln i't is a sample.

Tine manager has received an order from Englanid fol- so many pipes of a certain class of wine-tawny, let us say, not too mucin body in it, moderate؛ ly Iry—and lie has not tlnat number of pipes in stock. He is now making nip the desired quantity. The samples possibly suited to his purpose are be- lore him on the table.

He picks up a bottle, pours a carefully graduated amount into the long glass. It is a new vintage, allot as dark as ink, but with a- good body to it, and will be a ،،sound” ivine. ٠.

He turns to another bottle, adds a little from tlnat. It con e out a pale shcri-y colour, but it is port.

The wine in the measuring glass Jias gone tawny. It is:' not sweet enough. He adds another. It is too sweet. He turns to another bottle. It lacks “cJnaracter.” He pours into it a minute quaiitity of a priceless old

Anri so he goes on, working out complicated calculations on a slate, blending now from one bottle, now .ainotlle؛; tastinig, si iellinj, holding it p to the light un'til lie is at last؛

tisfied.ن

٤l٦at is very essential in most of the -Thirty varieties have perhaps con ؛؛’tributed to his final result—wines of present-day models, which are cut on every grade of colour, body, sweetness, the very simpliest lines, leaving- their

to the beauty of the ؛material itself.

Another material that has come to its o١vn ogain, especially in some of the best Paris shops is chiffon velvet. For some time vel٦٢et lost its place in our wardrobes, ■but it could not be banished for loilg, especially as the newest form of this chiffon ٦-elvet is both deliciously soft and light. In fact some is shown, that when crumpled up could almost pass through a ring. It is no١١٢ being- used in all colours and owing to its softness, lightness and adaptability as well as its thick, surface, all manner of dresses and cloaks can be made from it, giving the owner both delight and warmth.

٧د ا٧لم٧للما و 8 ٠٧ u دارا ر و ه W را١ر،المألض٠ؤر -٠- ا ٧رع درأل

aud ''bouquet,” blended irr arr exaci decorations proportion that will be prrmped from the casks into a gigantic mixing vat. Two years hence tire wirre merchant- in

will bottle it. Ten years connoisseur will smack his it.

England later tile lips over

LLOYD GEORGE.Just ؛nfter Lloyd George arrived in

America, twelve fairly representative men ١vere asked their opinion of him.

Six thought he was undoubtedly a clever man, but some٦vhat limited by a changeable political viewpoint.

Four—a remarkable character, somewhat given to hypnotizing opponents.

One—good man, but Redmond ideal. ،

One—what about the Black Tans ?

.When told that Lloyd George looked upon George Washington as a founder of modern Britain, ten, changed their minds immediately and said they admired him, one said he was all right but should have been born in Ireland, and the other said it ١vas all British propaganda any way.

FASHION NOTES.

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the

andEMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES.

The settlement teacher met Mrs. Day, who had the usual extensive mountaineer family, and inquired why the two girls had not come to school.

٠،٦Voman,” she replied, “hit don’t as if I could get those girls

thisدready to go. Yer see, tire baby year was twins.”

Cannot Slip.The plate cannot slip if the upper

part rests against the ١vall and the lower part is immediately behind and against the piece of ١vood.. The prop should be fixed sufficiently far away from the wall so that when in position the plate slopes slightly outwards where it touches the shelf.

This useful little prop can be painted the same colour as the shelf so that it is inconspicuous.

When the prop is no longer needed it is a simple matter to remove it with a pair of scissors, and all trace of the glue can be easily washed away.

CHESNUT STUFFING.Roast and peel tliree dozen clies-

nuts and put in a saucepan with gravy or white stock. Let them boil for twenty minutes, drain off the gravy, and when cold mince them finely. Take four tablespoonfuls of bread crumbs, two teaspooufuls of ١vliite pepper, one ditto of minced lemon-peel, and a pinch of cayenne. Mix well together, adding- the Chesnuts and moistening the whole with 2 ozs. of butter and the beaten yolks of two eggs. Place tlnis stuffing in the crop of the turkey, cover the breast ١vith a piece of fat bacon ar buttered paper. Servo with good gravy and bread sauce.

It takes two؛ to make a quarrel and three to, make it interesting.

Styles for Children.Mathers ofterr fiird tlrat it is wiser

rrot to hrry tire children too many clotlres at oirce arrd that orr accorrrrt of the rapid “shooting-up” process, it is better to buy the simplest things ;irrd to let them be worn well arrd then discarded.

This means shopping during tire Christmas holidays .0 as to carry tire child on to tine spring, but as at this time the prettiest garprents are to oe seen and generally at greatly reduced prices, it is mat so terrible as it at first sounds. Tlnere are, of course, any amount of children’s parties which must be attended 1 ut fortuntely tine present-day child does not begrudge the time spent in tire show room loo'king at and trying on tire pretty clotlres, irr quite the same way as sine used or at least as we imagined she did.

For a useful party frock tlncre is hardly anything more practical than black velvet worked in manv coloured wools, which give a bright effect as well as making- time clnild love it.. White crepe de chine is always very pretty and when simp'ly made and of good quality washes extremely well, tlnen georgette frocks, though perhaps less serviceable, are very pretty anil dainty. Tire choice, however, is endless and generally spctaling tine frocks ire so charming that it is more؛ blown؟difficult to know what to choose tlnan what to leave.

Tia u for Gown,.For tine grown-ups one notices tlnat

the wonderful tissue! gowns are steadily increasing in popularity. Tlnis material is perfect and is not only made in ؛1.1ا colours and shades, but is of sucli wonderful quality tlnat it drapes nicely and falls well to the figure—a fact

OUR NEW LANGUAGE

Many years ago, when I was still engaged in the quiet pursuit of knowledge, I chanced to dabble a bit in Esperanto, that lingual mechanism destined to unite the world; and I dabbled in it just enough to discover that every noun ended in “O” and my patience long before that. Recently, howe٦٢er, I have begun to think that

not so much approaching a language as we are to disintegration of our own

tangtie into dialects of vocation. If innocent nouns continue to overdevelop into ultra-modern verbs we may expect something like the following :

Chanf/eur. Madam, cook has asked me to axle do٦vn to the butcher’s and tonneau home some chops for dinner.

Army Captain■: ٦zes, Colonel, we artilleried for an hour, caissoned back to camp, and beaned and coffeed at six.

Doctor : ٦Vell, I tonsiled him close- lv but I ٦vouldn’t adenoid his case at all.

Teacher: Now, class, for to-morro٦v I want you to binomial three theorems and syntax the next ten sentences.

D. McC.

‘*GO TELL THE BAKER SELLING RUNS.”

(By Amanda Benjamin Haii .)When I have gone on my last way,

go tell the roving bee.Tine honey-hunter. He’ll accept the

news indifferently!Ga tell the b-aker selling- buns, the

clnildren in the street.Whose cries are liard witln happiness,

tine bird you cluance to meet.Oil, like a gossip dolorous, go make of

it a gameAnd choose for partners all tile folk

who nevei- heard my name.But do no-t tell Ton Trimmingham—

I’d ra-ther you would not.And should you meet an Sussex

Downs avoid him on the spot, say instead the day is fine, tile

cro'ps are g-athered fair, ask him if lie’s felt the touch of winter in tine air.

Or

Or

CUB HUNTING.

we are universal complete

A ¿Foggy Morning.

(By Louise.

AN EASILY MADE PLATE SUPPORTOld China plates look very

ornamental in a room if skilfully arranged on shelves• or ledges. But if not properly supported the plate may slip and break, through the banging of a door, a gust of wind, or a sudden, vibration.

Quite .٦ simple device for securing the safety of the plate can be made in this way :

Cut :i. small strip of wood about two inches Jong. Apply a little glue to one side and stick the piece of wood on to the shelf where the plate is to rest.

Every Friday morning an interesting postcard always arrived with the usual bundle of uninteresting circulars and bills. This card, which could be read by the whole family without waiting for the stern father to read first, gave the names of the places where the hounds were to meet during the coming week, and the time.

When our few places ٦vere written there, ١ve knew that ١ve should have a holiday to go and see and to follow over hedges and ditches in the wake of the hounds and ١ve ١vou1d try and get the little old bent man with the small ١vhite terrier to guide us, for we kne١v that he would be in؛ at the kill —though no one knew, how he ever got there. But he always left us far behind in the first half hour, so that we had to scramble o١٧cr the country as we best could.

But these were the regular hunting days, when we put on our tidier clothes for fear the stern Father of the Family might catch sight of his offspring from the back of his high chestnut mare, uvho-se nose we were allowed to stroke if ١ve went quietly into the stable. The days we really liked best of all were when the cub hounds met at a wood right away in the fields at the back of the house.

January 5, 19،24. THE CELESTIAL ' EMPIRE, ؟

There was no؛ road to■ the wood and no walk along the ridge we can see over road for miles beyond the ١vood. It twenty miles as the crciw flies across seemed the end of all things within the valley where the autumn mist, our reach and yet in my childish already turned white like smoke, still dream it was my Eldorado؛, my coun- clings to a sleeping village, stretching

from there until it is hidden behind our windmill hill a mile to the left, while the ٦’illage at its foot is yet

allowed to go inside, the lure of the buried from sight except for the tops

try beyond the blue.All tire sarrre we knew the wood

٦٢ery well and though we were not

blackberry dragged U.S there and many of tlie tall sycamores standing around a pot of jam lias been made 'from tlic tlie vicarage garden.fruit of the low bushes when our As we watch above our slieltered parents thought ٦ve liad been working bank where we smelt tlie scent of tile harmlessly along- tile hedgerow’s. We fox fol' so many months, the fog comes pur one of ourselves outside to keep and goes, one moment burying U.S *1cavey” while tlic others crept over deep in its cvet, cold blanket, the next tlie broken stile, through the bracken, gone out of sight.sniffing at tlie rabbit smell that greeted.,.. ٠٠٠٠٠٦٩ ..٠ ٠ب.. ٠٠ .٠٠٠٠٠٠ . ----------- It is wonderful as we stand thereus from tlic well trodden earth and hearing tile encouraging ci'ies of the the curious scent of the fox, which we huntsman as he urges the hounds knew could bling''lire dis.grace to US ahead, the whimpering cries of - tilethe curious scent of the ox, which we

PIGEONS IN PERFECTION.

Though pigeons may be said to be in season practically all the year round, they are at their bes؛t from midsummer to Michaelmas.

In any case they must be fresh, young, fat, and tender. Flaccid flesh, harsh feet, legs large and deeply oloured are all unfavourable signs؟

and departed

٦vood pigeon؛ very few days—،

if we disturbed it lying asleep in the cubs as they scent from time to time autumn sun, until safely hidden in that never-to-be-forgotten scent of a deep fern we picked away at the fox. Our hearts are tom between ex- lucious fruit, only to scamper back citement for the chase and pity for the ١vith frightened stealth when we heard fox and as we see him creep out of a the far off cry of a startled cock hole in the hedge just below us and pheasant, telling us that some keeper give a look round to see if the coast

is clear, we do not call, pity holds our voices.

Up he creeps towards us, then with a startled look sees u٠s motionless on the bank and *swerving runs into view of the whip. Instantly the؛ cry is raised and like a dart the fox has gone, the hounds come tumbling over the hedge and through the stile followed by the huntsman in his scarlet coat, and away ٦vc fly in their wake forgetting that

coloured are all denoting staleness youth.

A well-conditioned that is hung for a * according to the weather—and cook- ed with all care develops quite as gameful a flavour as teal.

The bird should be drawn؛ as soon Ill plucking, eacli

should be removed, white paper is advis-

separate Singeing able.

possible, plug with

tue is good. Pigeon in

TELEGRAMS.

PROSPEROUS AMERICA.

The New Year Welcomed io with “Word، of High Promise.”

Washington, Jan. i.The President and several mem،■

bers of the Cabinet welcomed the with words of highNew Year

promise.President

sage to tlie nation Iras

or sene otlier intruder was 1110'ving around. It might be poachers, we thouglit, as we slunk along the hedge- rows" ill the direction of home, and who was tliere- more tei'riblc: than a poacher? We 11 ad even lieai'd sliots at night and had heard the stern ٢٠٠T.٠ of the Family laconically ''poachers.”

Primroses grew ill tlie wood too iis well as tlie wild windflower and the bluebell which ؛gave a drawn out liiss- the fox is being limited, emei ltering

only that acro.sS tlie fields in a dee^ hollow lies a quiet sp-inney witli many a rabbit run where tlie fox is sure to try and liide.

Put tlie sun is already high and tlie lessO'11 licur 'has come-, so wet, hungry, but happy, we wend OUI' way liome- wards panting and. liot, witli 0111- coats on and OUI' liats off, recalling to cacli otlier tlie glories of tlie day.

Father mutter

Pigeonsavoury jelly is perfection.

Wash the birds ,well. They stand more in، need of 'this treatment than any other feathered creature.

them, place the , truss them

and skewer in the head and feet

on. Clip the nails

Coolidge, in his mes٠

nation, said : ،‘The made a record of

gratifying accomplishment. There to believe that continue in the

ing sound as We pulled up tile long gluey stalks from the loots. The primroses we dug up' by tlicir 1'oots io carry to؛ our gardens in tile col'nei' of tile fernery under tire sveamores and tire chest its, in: tire vail liopc that they would grow tharc. Not long since I found two roots growing in a sheltered corncr-thc remnants O'f our laboui'S.

Tliis was a wonderful wood hidden awav in tlie fields, tlie only louse ill sight beiirg an old farm house where a foreman lived witli Iiis f.amily and wl re we could always, ask 'for milk if wc wanted it. A lovely mysterious wood with a ('l'iding” down tlie middle. A wood not too big so that, wc should .get lost, but big enougli to And Tom beat's logs into tlie liall.

And milk collies frozen liome in pail;

When blood is nipt, and ways be foul. Til ell nightly sings tlie staring owl

Tu-whit!.Tu-who! A merry note! While g'1'easy Joan dotli keel tlic pot.

WINTER.

When icicles han.g by 'the wall And Dick the shepherd blows

nail.his

forget that there was a fence all about it. A ٦vc٠od to dream in, a woo٢1 full

■of unexpected and beautiful things. In the early spring, the catkins hung in small bunches from the hazel trees which in the autumn sometimes liad fruit. The deliciouslv vivid .green ■mosses, the early windflower, the bluc- ■bells, the cowslips and the ragged robin grew there. The early shooting np of the bracken ٦vitli its tiny tons uncurling like baby fingers, the birds nesting in the lo١v bushes ١vere familiar sights, and once I c١٠en saw a souirrel there and often the sly stoat would run from his hunting ground near the rabbits’ warren.

On one side of the wood, a bank sloped down to a small brook. Here it ١vas always hard and dry and in the ■spring, covered ١vith the soft bits of down، torn؛ by the rabbits off their backs for their young. There was always a strong smell of the fox here and When we read in the hunting fix- T|٠s®

A V?٠٠،؛، ؛

them and the speeding up of the horses ؛٥

as they near the open field. ٤١ ٦

morning d٠ies ،the'fog, and as we ٩٠٠ ?٠٠١

When all about the wind doth blow, And coughing drowns the parson’s

saw,And birds sit brooding in the snow,

And Marian’s nose looks red and ra٦v;

When roasted crabs hiss in the bowl— Then nightly sings, the staring owl

Tu-whit!Tu-who! A merry note!While greasy Joan doth keel the pot.

Having dried tliewj. gizzard under one wing, liotli over tlie back, position. Clean and leave them close to tlie claws.

We do net fill our pigeons witli forcement when seiving in jelly. Ill- stead we stuff them with whole parsley, sliglitly seasoned.

The broth from a calf's 01' neat’s foot boiled, enriched with a blade of mace, a Imncli of sweet lierbs, some lemon-peel, and pepper, is poured into a baking disli large enougli to liold the pigeons.'

It is a .good plan to put a vile leaf under and a slice of bacon over each separate- pigeon be-fore placing them in tlie oven،

They take but 30 minutes or so to roast. They are tlien removed from Hie liquor and covered close (so that tlieir colour does not deteriorate) while tlie soup is being cleared. This is achieved by boiling it with the whites of two eggs.

When tliis and the birds are cold tile pigeons are laid on tlieir backs in a bowl half-filled witli the rougli- ed and bi'oken jelly.

To a lieight of three inclies above tliem we pour over some that lias been previously warmed and made liquid, then set aside tlie disli for 24 liours.

When we turn them out tliey are indeed 'a pretty picture.

The liead of tire bird is tied back with tlircad and the legs bent aS though lie—or slie—sat upon tliem.

A rippling lake is made of the sur- jelly, and in the bill of

offace-stirred tire pigeon myrtle.

is stuck a sprig

WAITING.

١٦٢. Shakespeare.

newly plouglied fields, the؛ I warm l'011'íil tlie tick fog w co d ear

is every reason advancement will coming months.”

Mr. Andrew Secretary of the statement said

tile moonlight,Feneatli tlie west window- A vagrant wind passes. Half opens tlie dool'.The moon’s shadow sways Dike a flower in tlie garden Does slie come—my sweet lady— The one I adore?

Translated from Cliinese bv Miss E. Awyer, Gen. Secretary

of Y. w. c. A.) Shanghai.

٦٩’ai'ting in

which did away ١vith considerable .٠٠٧........ g accommodation. When thealterations were completed, he visited

folk?” “Oh,” replied “we have abundance of

room, Tames, considering the congregation.” ،،That’s a’ very weel the non,” said the beadle, “but what ١vill we dae when we get a popular

Mellon, the Treasury, in a that he looked

with confidence to a prosperous 1924. ،٠ I am convinced that, if the tax reduction proposals are enacted and the sound policy of retrenchment and expenditure is continued, the coming year will witness a stezfl؛iy improvement in the favourable conditions which have already begun to make themselves felt. ”

Mr. Hoover, the Secretary of Commerce, in a message, sees a hopeful foundation for the Ne١v

the high degree of recovery of* America,

and the un- of . Russia,

the Balkans ano the Near East. He said that the economic ١vorld had not yet felt the full impact of the occupation of the Ruhr.

' During 1923, Government receipts totalled $4,164,000,000, about $500,000,000 more than the previous year. Expenditure was $3,888,000,000, leaving a net balance of $276,000,000.—Reuter’s American Service.

Riga, Dec. 27.—Alarmed by the excitement arising■ from the publication of Opposition articles in. the “Pravda, the I’oliticad Bureau has authorized M. Zinovieff to examine copy before publication ٠—Reuter.

Year in economic Asia and doubted

Africa progress

STRENUOUS CRICKET IN. AUSTRALIA.

. Melbourne, Jan. 1.In a cricket match which con

cluded to-day Victoria beat New South Wales by 43 runs. 'The match was fought out with remarkable determination and lasted 5J، days.

Scores ٠.—Victoria 285 (Mayne 106 : Scott took 5 wickets for 107) - and 412 (Woodlull 117).

N. S. ١٦٢. 268 (Collins 108 : Liddicut took 4 for 50) and 386 (Kelleway 98, Bardsle٠v 74, Kippax 72).— Reuter.

labour banks in theUNITED STATES.

28 :Wireless equipped with sets to-niglit

were delighted to hear quite clearly operatic elections, organ and piano Etc solos and a series O'f addresses broadcast from the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, station as the result 0؛ successful picking up oil liigli ground, outside the metropolis and retransmis- sion from tlie I lidon broadcastingstation.-Reuter. ,

New York, Dec. 31.An interesting industrial develop

ment is the rush of American labour unions to establish banks and to furnish their own capital. Two labour banks have been established in New York in the last nine months and t١vo more will start business in January. Twenty others have already been founded elsewhere in America and twenty more are about to open.—Reuter’s American Service.

8 THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, 1924.

AERIAL TRANSPORT SER- VICE BETWEEN BRITAIN

AND EUROPE.

An Important AH British Company Formed: Government Subsidy

Scheme.

London, Dec. 28.The agreement between the

Government and the Imperial Air Transport Company, Limited, for the purpose of operating an aerial transport service to Europe has now been issued.

The Company comprises the Handley-Page, Instone Daimler, and British Marine and Air Navigation Companies, with a capital of £1,000,000؛. The Company will be entirely British.

The Government is entitled to nominate t١١7o directors.

The agreement will operate next April and until the Company has repaid the subsidies it receives.

Under the agreement the Company shall maintain efficient air services from London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Southampton, the Channel Isles and other approved places. A minimum of 800,000 miles must be completed annually for the first four years and 1,000,000 miles the subsequent year.

The Government subsidy tor the first four years will be £137,000؛ yearly and after that it will be gradually reduced to £32,000؛ for the tenth year.

All construction necessary for the air service and all important repairs will be carried out iu British territory, and all engines and accessories will be British. Only pilots enrolled in the Air Force Reserve or in the Auxiliary Air Force will be employed. The technical and administrative personnel will be British.

All aerodrones and aircraft bases of the Company will be at the disposal of the Government in national emergency.—Reuter.

ON THE AFGHANISTAN FRONTIER.

London, Dec. 28.An official telegram from Kabul

reports that a force of Afghan regulars and tribesmen encountered a band, reported to include the Landi Kotal murderers, near Mkhtanau. There ١ve٢e a number of casualties on both sides. The murderers escaped.—Reuter.

NEW ANGLO-AMERICAN ENGINEERING CO.

London. Dec. 29.A new Anglo-American Engineer•

ing Company has been formed at Barrow which will specialize in designing, building and equipping complete power plants. The capital Of £500,000؛ is being provided equally by Vicke٣s Limited and the International Engineering Corporation ٠f Ne١v York.—

CONSTRUCTOR OF THE EIFFEL TOWER DEAD.

An Eminent French Engineer.

Paris, Dec. 28.The death is announced of M.

Eiffel, constructor of the Eiffel Tower.

M. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was born in 1832. He built the Eiffel Tower in 1889, and the bridge over the Douro, the Viaduct of Garbit and the Aerodynamic Laboratory at Auteuil.

M. Eyiffel was formerly President of the Civil Engineers of France Society and was an Honorary Member of the Mechanical Engineers’ Institution of London.— Reuter.

THE ATTACKS ON TROTZKY.

Rumours of His Resignation.

Riga, Dec. 28.It is persistently rumoured tliat

M. Trotzky lias tendered liis resignation from membership of tlie Communist Central Committee in consequence of his colleagues’ attacks. It is added that, altliougli his resignation has not been accepted, M. Trotzky refuses to withdav it.-Reuter.

Italian Victories.

Rome, Dec. 29.Considerable fighting is reported

from Tripoli, where Italian white and native troops have been engaged in a punitive expedition against Arab rebel chiefs.-—Reuter.

ANGLICANS AND ROMAN١ CATHOLICS.

Will There Ever be Reunion ?

Rome, Dec. 28.With regard to the conferences

at Malines a High Prelate at the Vatican declared that an agreement was difficult in view of the wide differences. The Vatican itself preferred to keep out of any conversations aiming at reunion unless the Anglicans really wanted more than simple friendship between the Churches and were willing to recognize the supreme religious authority of the Pope.—Reuter.

SUGAR PRODUCTION.

Important Scheme of Production to be Embarked upon in

England.

London, Dec. 29.The intention to embark on an

important scheme of sugar production in England ١١٢as announced at a representative meeting to-day of agriculturists at Nottingham.

The Chairman stated that four big shipowners had agreed to find the capital of the company, which was erecting a factory at Colwick with a view to cultivating 5,000 acres in 1924 and 100,000 acres in 1925.—Reuter.

THE NEW u. s. AMBASSADOR 1'0 GREAT BRITAIN.

Welcomed and Interviewed at Plymouth.

ANGLO-AMERICAN RELATIONS.

London, December 30.Mr. Kellog, the United States

Ambassador in London, arrived at Plymouth to-day on board the President Harding. He was welcomed by the Mayor of Plymouth and Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Phil’imore, the Commander-in- Chief.

In an interview, Mr. Kellog said that the economic and political chaos existing in many parts demanded very tolerant and broadminded statesmanship, especially of the Great Powers. He believed that relations between Britain and the United States would grow more friendly as time went on. He would do his best towards this end. —Reuter’s American Service.

SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES RESIGNS.

Sir Esme Howard to Succeed.

London, Dec. 29.The Foreign Office announces

that Sir Auckland Geddes has resigned, as his doctors have advised him that the state of his eyes does not permit immediate resumption of work in Washington. Consequently Sir Esme Howard, the Ambassador to Spain, has been appointed Ambassador to the United- States, and Sir Horace Rumbold Ambassador at Madrid.

It is understood that pending Sir Esme Howard’s arrival, Sir Auckland Geddes will return on a brief visit to Washington to make the necessary arrangements for his departure and to bid farewell to his numerous friends.—Reuter.

THE SINGAPORE BASE.

Cape Town’s Claim to Recognition.

Capetown, Dec. 27.Tlie “ Cape Times, ” discussing

tlie Singapore base sclierae, calls particular attention to the declaration of Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Field tliat tlie Cape route was more likelv to become a still more important line of Empire communication in tlie future tlian in tlie past.

,The journal urges construction of a large modern dry-dock at Cape- town for tlie use of trading vessels and in time of emergency for battleships frequenting the Cape l.oute. . It says that the costs of construction at Capetow'n are clieaper tlian at Singapore and that for an expenditure of possibly ;£6,000,000 to ;£7,000)000 as compared with tlie estimated ;£1 000,000 for the Singapore scheme Capetown Harbour could be equipped with a feature badly needed by tlie Navy and by merchant slipping.—Reuter.

DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANYBOMBSHELL.

Writs Issued Against President and ٠، a Number of Past and

Present Directors of the Co?’

London, Dec. 31.As an outcome of a special com

mittee's enquiries during the past eighteen months into the position of the Company as disclosed by the balance sheet of 1921, a sensational circular has been distributed to the shareholders of the Dunlop Rubber Co. calling an extraordinary meeting for January 2 to endorse the action of the Directorate in issuing ١vrits against the President and also a number of past and, present directors of the Company.—Reuter.

The Writs Affecting the President and Others.

London, Jan. 1.The ,circular states that Sir

Arthur Du Cros, the President, has issued a writ against the Company asking for a declaration that the agreement under which he has been dra١ving a salary of

2,000 a year tax free is binding upon the Company. Mr. Alfred Du Cros and Mr. George Du Cros have also instituted actions in respect of their agreements. The Company is defending all three actions. ٦١he present position of the directors of the Company is that only five of them, Sir Eric Geddes, Sir George Beharenell, Sir Guy Granet, Mr. Szarvasy and Mr. Tait, are, in the opinion of the Company’s counsel, entirely unaffected by the report of the inspectors. Some past and present directors, against whom, as the result of the findings of the report the Counsel has advised that writs should be issued have made proposals for a settlement. The directorate encourage the settlement of all cases, considering it to be in the best interests of the shareholders that as far as possible the claims of the Company should be adjusted by negotiation rather than b٥٢ litigation. Settlements will be rendered more difficult if the report is published. Therefore, the directorate ask the shareholders to leave these grave matters in their hands. The re-organization carried out will amply safeguard the interests of the shareholders who are invited to pass a resolution of confidence at the meeting on January 8.

An appended circular is a statement showing the Company’s profit for the 18 months ended December 31, which is estimated at over .Reuter—.؛£1,250,000

BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR IN LONDON.

London؛ Jan. 1.Very merry revels at London

hotels, several brilliant balls including an assembly of 4,000 art students and others at the A bert Hall, and numerous ٦٦’atch-night services at the churches marked the arrival of the New Year. A novel feature was the broadcasting of the midnight chimes of Parliament’s famous Big Ben throughout the country.—Reuter,

■

January ٥, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.

INDIAN NATIONAL PACT.

9

For the Emancipation of India.

Coconada, Dec. 31.Alter a lively debate, the National

Congress to-day accepted by 775 votes to 205 the subject committee’s recommendation to refer to committee the Indian National Pact calling for a federation of Asiatic peoples ،، for the emancipation of Asia.” The Congress declined to treat in a similar way the Bengal Swarajists’ Hindu-Moslem pact, which was rejected.

The Council of the Swaraj Party passed a resolution containing demands to be presented to the Government calling for the immediate establishment of a full and responsible Government. As a preliminary to this the Council suggests that the elected Members of the Legislatures should demand from the Government the immediate and unconditional release of Mr. Gandhi and all political prisoners, suspension of oppressive laws, and the summoning of a conference of which th؛٠ elected Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Congress and the Government will ■each elect one- third. This conference will determine the principles of a constitution ٠ for India, including ٩٦ie Australian Prime Minister

believed that it would strike a most vital blow at the unity of the Empire if the whole result of the Conference were destroyed. Pie believed ho١١’ever, that any Go٦٢ern- ment coming into power in Britain would closely examine everything done at the Conferences and do everything in its power to give effect to the conclusions of the

: Conferences.Mr. Bruce continued to give a

moving description of his recent visit to the cemeteries of France, warmly eulogizing the work of the ١Var Graves Commission, which he described as one great example of Imperial unity and co-operation.

Dealing with Empire trade the Australian Prime Minister declared that Britain was showing the same blindness as she showed in 1914. No one in 1914, whether Britain or the Dominions, would have

, seriously suggested that in case of war the Empire would put in the field more than 100,000 men, but a conservative estimate of the Empire’s contribution was 1,250,-

, 000. Some said to-day that the danger to Empire trade would be

, completely removed if Britain ١vould only look to the Dominions, but the derider of this doctrine

. again were of the opinion that the Dominions would only do very

. little. “They won’t be able to do ، very little,” declared Mr. Bruce٠ amid cheers. “They are able to٠ do everything. What they could

do in the arena of trade and com-، merce is a hundredfold greater than

amazing, wonderful things they did in the War.”

In conclusion, the Prime Minister urged taking the whole question of Empire development outside the field of party politics.—Reuter.

Minneapolis, Jan. 1 :—The heavyweight boxer, Billy Miske, died here to-day.—Reuter’s American Ser-

a declaration full control

rights and legislation,

finance

of ١of

administration and the services by the Legislatures. The decision of the conference will then be submitted to a new Legislature to *be elected on a wider franchise which will finally frame the constitution to be presented to Parliament. The resolution will be considered at a meetin.g of the Swarajist Members of the Legislature at Lucknow on January 9.—Reuter.

A ‘؛LONDON PARK” FOR VERDUN.

Verdun, Nov. 14.A standard athletic stadium, with

regulation rugby and association football fields, running tracks, velodrome, grandstands and club house, being erected on the edge of this battered city, simultaneously with the work of reconstructing homes to provide shelter for the war victims, is evidence of the place which outdoor sports and athletics now occupy in French life.

“London Park’’ as the new grounds will be known, in grateful appreciation of the fact that 350,000 francs of the amount necessary for■ the expense involved ١vere subscribed in London, is to be officially inaugurated by Premier Poincare next summer. Invitations will be sent to celebrated foreign athletes and their participation is expected greatly to enhance the ceremony from an athletic point of view. — Reuter.

Montreal, Jan. i :—It is announced that tlie Canadian .National Railways are planning to equip their transcontinental trains with ١٦٦reless receiving" sets and to establish broadcasting stations.—Reuter.

AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER ON IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

RESOLUTIONS.

London, Dec. 31.Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Australian

Prime Minister, speaking at a farewell luncheon at the Colonial Institute, contested the suggestion that the Imperial Government was bound by the resolutions, ،،which never were resolutions,’’ of the Imperial and Economic Conferences. To suggest that the nations participating were bound by the action of their representatives until that action was confirmed by the respective Governments and Parliaments was undemocratic and against the great principles underlying the whole of the present relations inside the empire. Australia claimed to be a free democracy where the will of the people would always prevail. At the Conference the Dominions claimed that the decisions were not binding on the respective countries until they had received the sanction of the Parliaments and, holding that attitude, the Dominions were not entitled to try to force the hands of Britain or to suggest a breach of faith. But it would be tragic if effect were not given to the Conference resolutions (cheers).

THE RUHR AND THE RHINELAND.

London, Dec. 29.Owing to the lull in domestic

politics, the papers are calling attention to the new’٥ situation in the Ruhr and the Rhineland and to the conversations bet١١?een the French Government and the German Charge d’Affaires proceeding in Paris in that connection as likely to bulk largely in discussions when Parliament reopens.

Costs of the Armies of Occupation. Berlin, Dec. 29.

It is officially announced that in view of the pending foreign negotiations the Government has decided to resume payment, for a limited period and within very narrow limits of the costs of the armies of occupation. These payments ceased when the French entered the Ruhr.— Reuter.

Meanwhile the Paris “Matin" has revealed that unofficial Franco- German conversations are also proceeding in Paris where the German potash mine-owner, Herr Rechberg, has been for a fortnight bringing to the notice of M. Poincare and other prominent personages his plan for the formation of a Franco- German industrial syndicate. He claims that such a syndicate ٦vould be the most powerful in the world, that it would provide a large sum for reparations and that it would create a solidarity of French and German interests sufficient to prevent future ٦var. AVhence Herr Rechberg derive.؟ his authority is not disclosed but, though he has secured the ear of he highest authorities iu France, a telegram from Berlin to-day says that his scheme- is ridiculed in Herr Stinnes’s organs and the press.—Reuter.

Financial Experts’ Labours.

It is pointed out that the labours of the two committees of financial experts which the Reparations Commission has appointed promise more fruitful results than have been attained up to the present, not merely because the Un.'ted States is represented on the committees but because their approvement signified that the Commission is for the moment freed from the political restrictions which have obscured an essentially financial problem. Nevertheless the committees’ investigation of the condition of German finances is bound to raise the -burning question of whether the Ruhr and the Rhineland belong to Germany, which is the real question no١١r being argued in the Franco-German conversations in Paris.

The memorandum which the German Charge d’Affaires, Herr von Hoesch, recently presented, while not raising the question of the legality of the occupation, desires for budgetary reasons to know France’s views on the question of the sovereignty of the occupied territory.

This, according to authoritative circles in Paris to-day, means that Germany is less concerned with an economic modus vivendi than with

IRISH FREE STATE.

The Army to be Reorganized.

Dublin, Dec. 30■It is announced that the Free؟

State Government has decided to reorganize the army, taking the French Army as a model. The Ministry of Finance has decided that military expenditure must be limited to ;£4,000,000 and. the result of the reorganization will be a standing army of about 20,000.

A special training college will be established with a view’ to expansion in case of emergency.

The heavy demobilizations which have already occurred, combined with the release of over 10,000 prisoners, are likely to put a se٦zere strain on the labour market but this will be met to some extent by the proposal of the Dail to grant immediately ;£2,000,000 for emergency works, chiefly on roads.— Reuter.

DEATH OF BARON NAIBU KANDA.

Tokio, Dec. 31.Baron Naibu Kanda, an authority

on the English language, who has done meritorious services to the English world in Japan, died yesterday, says the Eastern Ne١١'

Agency.

KING GEORGE’S INSPIRING OPTIMINISM.

London, Jan. i.King George replying to a new

year telegram of congratulation from the Lord Mayor of London, says that he is confident that with God’s help the British, true to their great traditions, will face the outcome of the difficulties which are still confronting us at the cîose of a decade which, though memorable in the glorious achievement, has been beset by much trial and suffering.— Reuter.

GALES IN TURKISH WATERS.

American Cargo Boat Founders In the Black Sea.

Constantinople, Dec. 30.Violent gales have greatly

damaged shipping in Turkish waters, particularly in، the Black Sea, where the big American cargo bbat, Conejos, with a cargo of manganese ore from Batum foundered with all hands. A wireless message was picked up by the British steamer. Molesey, which said: “The Conejos is sinkingfast. Hold No. 1 is full of water and theboW is awash. Have received no response to calls for help. ’ — Reuter’s American Service.

the restoration of Prussian sovereignty and merely designed to negative the action of the Freneh and Belgian authorities.— Reuter.

1٧ THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, 1924.

A FUTURE POSSIBILITY. WONDERFUL WIRELESS.BROADCASTING TERRITORY.REPARATIONS PROBLEM.

More Satisfactory State of Affairs.

U. s. REPRESENTATIVES.

New York, Dec. 29.General Dawes and Mr. Owen

Young, the United States representatives on tlie. Reparations Inquiry Committee, sailed from New York to-day.

Mr. Young said tliat lie regarded the questions to be settled as business questions, and tliat lie only liope'd tliat they would be approached in tliat spirit, with a determination to get a constructive answer speedily.—Reuter’s Ameri- can Service.

German Government Apologize.

Berlin, Dec. 29.In conformity with tlie demands

of tlie Allies, a representative of the Government to-day handed to tlie Bresident of the Inter-Allied Military Control Commission a Note apologizing for the arrest, injury and molestation of tliree members of tlie Commission.— Reuter.

Sentences for Sabotage.Aix-la-Chapelle, Dec. 29.

'The Belgian Court Martial, trying tlie cases of sabotage on tne Regie railways since the -occupation of the Rulir has sentenced Menzel, the principal accused, to penal servitude for life. Five others have been condemned to death in contumaciam.—Reuter.

Germany's Floating Debt.

Berlin, Dec. 30.Since November 15, when the

Rentenmark was first issued, Germany’s floating debt has decreased from 191,600,000,000,000,- 000,000 paper marks to 96,900,- 000,000,000,000,000 paper marks. According to an official statement by tlie Ministry, of Finance the indebtedness of tlie Reich to the Reiclisbank may now be regarded as discliarged. Since the Reichsbank no longer discounts Treasury bills and tlie Reicli’s expenditure and revenue do not yet balance, tlie Reicli is obliged to raise credit from tlie Rentenbank. Tliis credit on December 20 amounted to 770,000,000 Renten- marks, apart from 200,000,000 Rentenmarks used to redeem the floating debt..Reuter.

Paris, Dec. 30.In order not to compromise the

result of the political negotiations, the German Government lias decided to continue to pay the costs of the occupation of tlie Rulir.

The food supply in the Ruhr contiuues very satisfactory. The diminution in the numbers served at the free-kitchens shows tlie general improvement in the economic situation.^-French Wireless

Paris, Dec. 30.The Brussels newspaper,

Beige,ار states tliat tlie experts have made many reservations with regard to the requests in tlie last German Note with regard to communications between occu.pied and unoccupied Germany ٣٢٦- French AVireless.

From California to China.

Honolulu, Nov. 6.All the 1 countries bordering

the Pacific Ocean, from the Aleutian ','Islands on the north to the southernmost coral reef, and from California to China, will be regarded as the broadcasting territory of a new radio system if the present plan of the Pan-Pacific Union materializes.

Honolulu would be the centre, and a powerful station ٦vould be used for sending daily messages of goodwill and programmes instructive, entertaining and enlightening to the peoples of the Pacific.— Reuter.

CHIMPANZEES IN DEMAND.

Useful for New Scientific Experiments.

Paris, Nov. 15.So great has become the

demand for chimpanzees wanted for the operation of grafting and for purposesof scientific experimentation, that the Governor-General of French- West Africa has prohibited the capture, keeping, buying or selling and export of the animal throughout the colony.

Chimpanzees, the animal nearest to man, have been particularly useful for experiments with the tuberculosis microbe. For this reason they were taken to Europe, but they rapidly succumbed to the rigours of the unaccustomed climate. —Reuter.

JUGO-SLAVIA AND BULGARIA AT DAGGERS DRAWN.

Belgrade, December 30.A grave situation between

Jugo-Slavia and Bulgaria has followed a speech in the Sobranje by M. Tzankoff, the Bulgarian Premier, who referred to the treatment of Bulgarian minorities and to Bulgaria’s desire to suspend voluntary e'nlistment in the Army. He expressed the hope that the Allied Powers would authorize the Government temporarily to recruit an army on a conscript basis.

This is interpreted in Belgrade as a demand to keep a standing army and equivalent to a challenge to the Jugo-Slavs. The Cabinet discussed the speech, after ٦vhich M. Rakitch, the Serbian Minister at Sofia, was telegraphically instructed to return to Belgrade to confer with the Government. Official circles are of opinion that M. Tzankoff’s utterance marks a definite change in Bulgarian policy in favour of restoration of pre-war conditions in the Balkans.The Belgrade newspaper “Pr، ’

declares that it is the duty of the Government to adopt military steps if necessary to assure future security. Other newspapers, irrespective of party, express similar exhortations.■— Reuter,

“To Construct Men as We Now Construct Engines and Motor-Cars.”

Vienna, Nov. 14.٠ M. Max Thorek, the scientis who has become famous for his experiments in transplanting animal eyes, is also an expert in transplanting glands. But in recent lectures he has discouraged the idea that the old may be made young again without fail.

He says it is sometimes possible now to improve the physical condition of persons who become old before their time, and declared that his experiments ١vith dogs and rats have persuaded him it may be possible some day to construct men as we now construct engines and motor-cars. —Reuter.

GERMANS SPEND A ،HILARIOUS” NEW YEAR.

Flaunting their Affluence Regardless of High Prices?

Berlin, Dec. 31.There were little signs of Ger

many’s deplorable financial position on the eve of the New Year. The' streets were packed with hilarious crowds and the restaurants were filled with people flaunting their affluence and regardless of the high prices. The hotels have arranged festivities on a lavish scale. Ninety per cent of the guests are Germans, since most foreigners have fled from the city owing to its expensiveness.—Reuter.

Chancellor’s New Year’s Message.

Berlin, Dec. 31.Herr Marx, the Chancellor, in a

New Year message to the nation refers to the steps recently taken by the Government coupled with those which will be taken shortly in connection with International differences.

In conclusion, the Chancellor hopes that the bulwarks of hate and mistrust which are separating Germany from other nations may be torn down.—Reuter.

French Army of Occupation.

Paris, Dec. 31.In view of the improved

condition in the Ruhr, the Government has authorized General Degoutte to reduce the army of occupation. Troops equivalent to three regiments have already left for home.—Reuter.

THE BRITISH FINANCIAL MISSION TO BRAZIL,

Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 31.l١he British Financial mission,

including the Hon. E. S. Montagu and Sir Charles Addis, has arrived. It will confer with the Brazilian Government with regard to economic questions connected with the investment of British capital in Brazil.—Reuter, ٠

Amazing Achievements: South Africa Hears Pittsburg via London.

London, Dec. 31.The fact that Middelburg, Cafe

Province, heard the London broadcasting concert on Saturday evening and Sunday morning is hailed by the papers in London as the most amazing achievement in a week of wireless wonders. It is pointed out that as transmission of the concert from Pittsburg which was heard in London began at 11.45 p.m., South Africa must have heard Pittsburg via London. Concert and speeches broadcasted in Paris were successfully heard in London yesterday evening, which is encouraging broadcasters to continue experiments aiming at substitution of wireless for land lines which are at present used simultaneously with broadcasting programmes.— Reuter.

WHAT LED TO A FATAL DISTURBANCE.

Calcutta, Dec. 31.There was a fatal disturbance at

Howrah following the desecration of a Mohammedan Mosque in the compound of which a dead pig was found. An excited crowd of Moslems looted a Hindu shop and assaulted the occupiers. One person was killed and five were injured. The locality is now quiet but is patrolled by armed police.—Reuter،

PAKAPU BECOMING POPULAR IN ENGLAND.

Liverpool’s Chinese Quarter.

London, Jan. 1.Police raided two houses in the

Chinese quarter of Liverpool last night where a game of Pakapu was being played and seized £500. One house, run by a Chinese, was used by Englishmen ١١٣hose Pakapu lottery tickets were drawn at the other premises used exclusively by Chinese. Forty-one Chinese and four Englishmen were arrested and were remanded to-day on bail. The prosecuting solicitor said that Pakapu was becoming popular among the English.—Reuter.

IRELAND’S TRANSFORMATION,

Entering the New Year with Hope and Confidence.

London, Jan. 1.Ad٦zices from Dublin agree in

depicting the transformation produced in Ireland, which ١ is entering the New Year with hope and confidence. Crime is admittedly still above the normal, but gunmen have put away their revolvers and returned to work. Ministers move freely and unprotected. There is no trace of the old tension. Only 2,000 out of 12,000 remain imprisoned and only 32,000 persons are unemployed. It is stated that the unemployed dole is shortly being dropped altogether.—Renter,


NEW YEAR’S HONOURS LIST. " ٠٠ ٠٥ ٠٠٠٠٠New Peers and Baronets: Head of P. and O.

a Viscount: Mr. Justice Darling a Peer.

FAR EAST

London, Dec. 31.The New Year Honours List

includes three new peerages, Sir Frederick Banbury, Sir Charles Darling and Sir Herbert Jessel, receiving baronies, while Lord Inchcapae is promoted to Viscount. Major Herbert Cayzer is made a baronet. Major-General Sir James Marshall Stewart becomes a Knight Commander of the Bath.

Note.—Sir Frederick George Banbury is Chairman of the Great Northern Railway.

Sir Charles Darling has just retired after 26 years as Judge of the King’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice.

Colonel Sir Herbert Merton Jessel served in the Army Remount Service during the war, retiring from the Army in 1919 when he was Deputy Director of Remounts at the War Office. He afterwards held the post of Controller of the Horses and Animals Disposals Board in the Ministry of Supply.

Lord Inchcape is Chairman of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Co.

RIVER SEINE RISING RAPIDLY.

The Disastrous Flood Level of 1910 Reached.

PARTS OF THE CITY IN DANGER.

Paris, Jan. 2.The Seine has risen to six

metres above normal and is still rising. It has reached the disastrous flood level of 1910. The capital is already beginning to flood, necessitating the closing of the O’Orsay and Invalides stations. The situation^ in 1 a number of suburbs is serious. Families have been driven from their homes. Provisions are being distributed by boats, notably in Rueil where rafts have replaced tramcars.—Reuter.

TURKEY AND FOREIGN SHIPPING COMPANIES.

Constantinople, Jan 2.Basing their action of the

Tteaty of Lausanne, the Turkish authorities have notified foreign shipping companies operating here that all loading and unloading operations, Customs formalities and pilotage must be performed by Moslem Turks. No Europeans will be allowed to board steamers in port in connection with these services. Foreign shipping agents are discussing the situation. The question of pilotage affects.، the safety of ships in Turkish waters as the supply of Turkish pilots is inadequate and their quality leaves much to be desired,—Reuter,

RECIPIENTS.

Major Herbert Robin Cayzer is Vice-Chairman of the Clan Line and Member of Parliament for South Portsmouth.

Major-General Sir James Marshall Stewart retired from the Indian Army in 1920. During the war he served in East Africa where he was specially promoted Major- General and with the Aden Field Force. He took part in the operations in China in 1900 and in Tibet in 1903-4.—Reuter.

The Colonial Office List contains the following :—Companions of the Order of St. Michael and St. George :

Mr. Edward Shaw Hose, Acting- Chief Secretary of the Government of the Malay States.

Mr. Thomas Luff Perkins, formerly Director of Public Works at Hongkong.

Knight BachelorMr. David James Galloway,

Member of the Executive Council of the Straits Settlements, in recognition of public services.

THE PROPOSED U. S. POLAR EXPEDITION.

Airship Commander and his Officers

١Vashington, Jan. 2.Various rumours are afloat in

connection with the visit of Commander McCrary, .the commander of the airship, Shenandoah, to confer with Government officials ١vith regard to the proposed flight to the North Pole next summer. For example, it is reported that Commander McCrary has disagreed with Herr Heinen, the German air expert, and also with Mr. Weyerbacher, the American constructor, both of whom favour a flight to the Pole. It is understood that Commander McCrary prefers to sail along the Pacific Coast and anchor at Alaska, where he will prepare for fina1 dash.—Reuter’s American Service.

UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS IN QUEENSLAND.

Melbourne, Dec. 31.The Federal authorities captured

two luggers which landed six Japanese in Queensland. The magistrates ordered the men’s deportation as prohibited immigrants and sentenced the Japanese captain to six months’ imprisonment and the first and second mates to a month’s imprisonment.—R.euter.

Athens, Jan. 2 :—In the National Assembly to-day Colonel Gontas, the Prime Minister, announced the resignation of the Government•—Reuter.

Commander’s Body Picked up : Airships Officially Reported

as ،، Lost at Sea.”

STILL SOME MYSTERY.

Paris, Dec. 2S.The Italian authorities states that

the body of the commander of the Dixmude has been picked up by fishermen near Girgenti.—Reuter.

“Lost at Sea.”

London, Dec. 28.The French dirigible Dixmude

(ex-Zeppelin L-72) is now officially reported in Paris to have been lost at sea.

The airship, with a crew of 50, left Toulon a ١veek ago c١n a cruise over Algeria. It encountered storms, the supply of petrol was exhausted and it drifted helplessly for days.

Mystery Not Yet Cleared,

Later.The mystery of the Dixmude has

not yet been cleared up. ,rhe Paris telegram declaring that the airship’s loss at sea had been officially announced now appears to be at least premature.

Reuter’s correspondent in Paris transmits the text of the Ministry of Marine’s communique, ١vhich does not mention the loss of the airship though it confirms the news of the finding of the body of Lieutenant de Grenadan, the commander of the Dixmude, by a fisherman, six miles from the shore near Girgenti.

Reuter’s correspondent in Rome adds that a thorough search of the coast was resultless. No trace of any other body or aeronautical material was found.—Reuter.

Further Details of the Sad Loss.

Paris, Dec. 29.Verisimilitude is lent to the

theory that the Dixmude exploded over the Mediterranean by the fact that Lieutenant de Grenadan’s watch stopped at 2.30, at which time the stationmaster of Sciacca other railwaymen stated that they saw a light over the sea like two balloons on fire and falling into the sea.—Reuter.

Supposed Survivors.

Paris, December 30.The “Matin" publishes with all

reserve a telegram from Tunis stating that a sailing vessel which has arrived at Sfax reports having seen off Chebba, at a place where she was unable to reach, a raft bearing three men who were supposed to be survivors of the Dixmude. A tng was immediately sent out to investigate.— Reuter.

No Trace Discovered.

Paris, Dec. 30.It is reported from Tunis that

competent authorities deny the existence of the raft which was reported to have been seen off Chebba. No trace has hitherto been discovered of the missing members of the c٢ew of the Dix- rnqde.—Reuter.

Lost at Sea.

London, Dec. 29.It seems now to be generally and

regretfully assumed that the Dixmude was lost at sea and the report that the airship had been seen by natives over the Sahara is erroneous. French warships have been ordered to search the neighbourhood where the body of the commander was picked up. The theory telegraphed from Paris is that owing possibly to shortage of petrol, the commander, in spite of the dangerous weather and wireless warnings, decided that the best chance lay in trying to reach the home base near Toulon and had almost crossed the ١ Mediterranean when th؟ disaster occurred. It is suggested in some quarters that the airship may have been struck by lightning. The fact that none of the homing pigeons on board returned is regarded as a confirmation of the theory that it was a sudden disaster.

The morning papers deeply sympathize with France and acknowledge that airship navigation has received another serious setback, illustrating the great difficulties and dangers involved, but they declare that this must not lead to abandonment of such pioneer work as represented by the Burner scheme.—Reuter.

Lendon, December 29.The King has sent a message to

President Millerand expressing the very deep sympathy of the whole Empire in the loss of the gallant crew of the Dixmude. Sir Samuel Hoare and Sir Hugh Trenchard on behalf respectively of the Air Council and the Air Force have sent messages of condolences to the French Minister of ١Marine and the Chief of the Naval Staff.—Reuter.

France has accepted Italy's offer to convey Lieutenant de Grenadan’s body to Toulon on board an Italian warship.—Reuter.

What Fishermen Found: Rockets Seen

Tunis, Dec. 29.The fishermen at Sciacca stated

that before discovering the body of the commander of the Dixmude they found two wires in their nets, presumably belonging to the structure of the airship, and also declared that on the night of December 21 inhabitants saw rockets fired to the south of San Marco. Other fishermen found wire in their nets, apparently part of a wireless headpiece.—Reuter.

Honouring the Dead Commander.

Paris, Dec. 30.Bad weather has prevented the

embarkation at Sciacca of the remains of the commanded of the Dixmude. The appalling state of the seas has prevented the destroyers from continuing their search, which will be resumed as soon as the weather is calm enough.

It is reported from Palermo that the Syndic, the authorities and the population of Sciacca have expressed their desire to render their last tribute to the commander of the Dixmude. The entire population has donned mourning. The fishermen are continuing their search.—French Wireless,

12 THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, ü.

BRITISH POLITICS.

Re-awakened Interest: Leaders Returning to London: Liberals and

Conservatives Urged to Co-operate.

London, Dec. 31.The political world is reawaken

ing after the Christmas holiday. Mr. Baldwin will return to London to-day and Mr. Ramsay Macdonald shortly afterwards. The Cabinet will meet on Wednesday or Thursday to discuss the programme for embodiment in the King’s speech.

The Rothermere press has been insistently urging the Liberals and the Conservatives to co-operate to save the country from a Socialist Government, but it is declared in Liberal circles that the position has not changed since Mr. Asquith’s announcement of his intentions.

One paper understands that a number of men occupying responsible posts in the Empire have notified the Foreign, Colonial and India Offices of their intention to resign if a Socialist Government should come into power.—Reuter.

Conservative Opinion as to a Probable Labour Government.

London, Jan. 2.More definite light has been

shed on the letter sent to Mr. Stanley Baldwin by the executive of the City of London Conservative Association, which is one of the principal topics in connection with the political situation. A meeting of the executive, including among others Sir Frederick Banbury and Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, was held to-day at the conclusion of which they declined to divulge the contents of the letter which was sent on December 18, but made a general statement of their views, declaring that the formation of a Labour Government was contrary to the will of the people and would be highly injurious to the nation’s domestic and foreign policy. Therefore either a Conservative or a Liberal Government should be formed with the support of the other and in the event of a Conservative Ministry proving impossible, the Committee hopes that Conservatives will support a Liberal administration.— Reuter.

Busy Cabinet-Making.

London, Jan. 2.It is reported that Mr. Ramsay

Macdonald, who is busy Cabinetmaking, has offered the Colonial Secretaryship to Mr. Sidney ٦٦٢ebb.—Reuter.

Labour Leader’s Pronouncement.

London,Jan. 3.An interesting pronouncement is

made by Mr. Ramsay Macdonald in the periodical, the “New Leader.”

Discussing the three-party problem, Mr. Macdonald says that a situation that restores liberty of de■، cision to the House of Commons as a ١٢hole ought to be welcomed rather than regretted. Everything points to a continued stale-mate, which will loosen party bonds, members frequently using their own judgment and tend t٩ curb the partisanship of parties.

Mr. Macdonald expresses gratifi* cation that Mr. Asquith’s statement on the question of dissolution has received scanty support in the best- informed quarter.؟ and terms as an absurb idea the Prime Minister can go to the King just when it suits him and, shortly after an election, to ask for a dissolution, adding, however, that it belongs to the Minister’s responsibility to have his advice taken if to the best of his belief, supported by the evidence of by-elections, he thinks an election necessary and that the country ٦vould accept it.—Reuter.

Labour’s Reply to Mr Asquith’s Contention.

London, Jan. 3.In a speech at Tamvorth to-day

dealing with Mr. Asquith’s contention that the Crown could refuse Mr. Ramsay Macdonald the authority to dissolve Parliament. Mr. Frank Hodges declared that Labour believes that it can consummate a programme through the British Constitution. He believes that the Crown will not impede democratic• aspirations, but if back-stair influence shatters that belief, then it will be good bye to political revolution and ١ve should drift on to the rapids of revolution. In conclusion, Mr. Hodges said that the Labour .Party had profound faith in the impartiality of the King which no political intrigue should be permitted to destroy.—Reuter.

The London Conservative Association’s Statement.

London, Jan. 2.The executive of the City of

London Conservative Association has ٠ issued a statement that if a Conservative Government supported by Liberals is not attainable, it hopes that in the interests of the nation Conservative Members of the House of Commons will support a Liberal administration. The statement says that the administration of the country in these critical times by an inexperienced Government of extreme views would be highly injurious to the nation in its domestic and foreign polices.

It is understood that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, replying to the Association’s representations, expressed the opinion that, in view of Mr. Asquith’s speech, it was scarcely possible to approach him as the Association suggested. It is expected, however, that Mr. Baldwin will submit the representations to his Cabinet colleagues.—Reuter.

BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION.

Not to be Open on Sundays.

London, Jan. 2. ٦٢٩

It is officially announced that the British Empire Exhibition will not open ٠n Sundays, except the Stadium for certain religious events, for example, the Thanksgiving Service for the Empire on Sunday, May 25.—Reuter.

Riga, Dec. 28 :—It is reported that tlie Khan of Khiva has died in a Bolshevist interment camp.—Reuter.

MEXICO’S REVOLUTION.

Vera Cruz, Dec. 28.The rebel head - quarters an

nounces the capture of the Federal General Gardenas with his entire staff and 300 cavalry at Irapuato. The remainder of the Federal column then joined the rebels.— Reuter’s American Service.

Oil Region in the Hands of the Revolutionaries.

War Materials to be Supplied by the United States Government.

١Vashington, Dec. 30.The Government has agreed to

sell a quantity of ١var materials to the Obregon Government of Mexico.

It is understood that this decision ١vas prompted by a desire to aid the Obregon regime against the rebels.

The material involved is said to include rifles in border army depots and ten military aeroplanes.•— Reuter’s American Service.

U. S. Cruiser Goes Soutb,

Washington, Dec. 29.The armoured cruiser Rochester

has been ordered to Ampala, Honduras, until the situation quietens. The reasons given are, firstly, that Mexican Huertists are reported to be active in Southern Mexico, secondly, reported disturbances in connection with the recent Honduran Presidential campaign, and, thirdly, that Honduran troops have crossed the Nicaraguan border and committed depredations.—Reuter’s American Service.

De La Huerta Faction Protest Against U. 8, War

Material Sale.

١٦٢ashington, Dec. 31.The de la Huerta faction ha؟

filed with the State Department a formal protest against selling of war material to President Obregon. The State Department and the War Department continued the discussions with regard to the sale of war material. The exact quantity has not yet been disclosed but apparently it will be confined to rifles, ammunition and aeroplanes, because the sale of cruisers or other warships, even if President Obregon asked for them, would be impossible owing to the Washington Naval Treaty.—Reuter’s American Service.

U. S. Government’s Mexican Policy.

Washington, Jan. I.Opponents of the Government’s

Mexican policy propose to introduce a resolution in the Lover House on Thursday calling on Congress to investigate the sale of United States arms and ammunition to the Obregon Government. Undoubted- ly, a sharp debate in the Senate will follow. It is expected that points will be raised that sucli a rule is illegal and will establish a precedent likely to disturb future peaceful relations between tlie United States and Latin Ameriea. —Reuter’s American Service.

The Rebels Still Active.Mexico City, Jan. 2.

The tanker San Antonio, belonging to the Mexican Eagle Oil Company, has arrived at Tampico after being escorted by a rebel gunboat into Vera Cruz Harbour, where it was relieved of 8,000 barrels of oil for the railways controlled by the revolutionaries. The tankers San Leonardo and Santa Alicia of the same Line were also taken to Vera Cruz to provide the rebels with oil, of which they are in great need.— Reuter’s American Service.

Tuxpam Garrison Joins the Revolutionaries,

Washington, Dec. 30.A message frQm Vera Cruz says

that the garrison at Tuxpam has joined the revolutionaries. It is claimed that this is important not / only because of the field reinforcements it has provided but because it yields to the revolutionaries the control of the entire oil region of which Tuxpam is the port.— Reuter’s American Service.

Sale of Arms to President Obregon Proceeding،

New York, Jan. 3.Officials in Washington admit

that the Mexican revolutionists have made considerable headway, but expres,؟ the opinion that the Obregon Government will finally win.

The sale of arms to President Obregon is proceeding. All protests were apparently too late. A fierce debate in Congress is expected. The Mexican ٦١٢ar Office reports that one shipment has arrived. It is planned to use bombing planes against the revolutionists.

A British warship has arrived at Puerto Mexico.—Reuter’s American Service.What a Congressman Wants to Know

Washington, January 3.Republican Congressman Fair

child has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives requesting from the State Department details of the negotiations for the sale of war materials to Mexico.—- Reuter’s American Service.

THE DIRIGIBLE DIXMUDE.

Further Details of the Disaster.

Marseilles, Jan، 3،Following discovery of charred

aluminium and burnt pieces of rubber-coated fabric at various places on the west coast of Sardinia, an observation balloon has announced by wireless the discovery of the wreckage of the Dixmude 120 feet deep in the sea south of San Marco. The wreckage is strewn over a radius of half a mile. Dragging operations have begun. A report from Bizerta states that two bodies have been recovered from the sea off Anpexado.—Reuter.

Manila, Dec. 29 :-Thirty-one Moros were killed by constabulary' at Malnndtt and Lamao today. Tliere were no, Canstabiilarly casualties among- the 6(7 who attacked.-Reuter’s-. Pacific Service.


FRANCE AND CZECHO-SLOVAKIATHE CHURCH AND ،،MODERNISM.”

Young U. S. Clergyman in Trouble.

٠ Dallas, Tex., Jan. 3.The standing committee of the

diocese announces that the Rev. Lee Heaton, a young clergyman of the Episcopal Church at Fort Worth, will be placed on trial for expressing in the course of sermons in New York doubt concerning the virgin birth of Christ. His opinions recently aroused a storm of protest. The proceedings against him are described as part of a movement to cleanse the Episcopal Church of modernism.—Reuter’s American Service.

Many Persons Killed and Injured.

IGNITION OF DUST.

Peoria, Ill., Jan. 3.A terrific explosion believed to

be due to ignition of dust in a corn products factory in the neighbouring town of Pekin resulted in many persons being killed and injured. The explosion was followed by a fire which spread to the adjoining buildings and burned fiercely, preventing access. Eighty persons have already been taken to hospital..

Seventy-six persons were employed on the night shift in the building where the explosion occurred. Hitherto only 28 are known to have escaped. The physicians fear that many of those in hospital will succumb to severe burns. Survivors say that there were two explosions in rapid succession, the second being more severe.—Reuter’s American Service. ١.

35 Dead: 6 Missing.

Pekin, Ill., Jan. 3.The Corn Products Company

states that the casualties in the explosion were 35 dead and six missing. Eleven are probably fatally burned and 31 others are injured.—Reuter’s American Service.

FRENCH ARMY’S REORGANIZATION.

Paris, Jan. 2.The re-organization of the French

Army, just completed, means reduction by ten Divisions. Further reductions will follow in consequence of re-distribution of troops in the Ruhr, where th١e force will consist of an Army Corps of three Divisions.—Reuter.

THE PHILIPPINES’ STATUS.

Exciting Much Comment in America.

New York, January 3.The status of the Philippines is

absorbing the attention of Congress and is exciting much comment. Several plans for regulating the status of the Islands are suggested, one of which favours a Dominion Government like Canada.— Reuter’s American Service.

PROPOSED NEW U. S. IMMIGRATION LAW.

Washington, Jan. 2.The proposed new immigration

law contemplates restricting immigration to t١vo per cent, of the number of each country’s nationals resident in the United States in 1890 iustead of the present law of three per cent, of those residing in the United States in 1910. The proposed measure will bear very heavily on the South European countries whose nationals formed a smaller proportion of the population in 1890 than in 1910.

Mr. James J. Davis, the Secretary of Labour, recommends selection of immigrants at the port of embarkation with special reference to the economic needs of the United States and to exclude all who are unable to become citizens under American laws before sailing. — Reuter’s Pacific Service.

GERMAN DYE AND CHEMICAL PATENTS IN AMERICA.

Wilmington, Del., Jan. 3.The Federal District Court has

sustained the sale of 5,700 German dye and chemical patents to the Chemical Foundation, which was incorporated by the Alien Property Custodian during the ١Var. The Government sought to have the sale set aside as unconstitutional. An appeal is being taken to the Supreme Court.—Reuter’s American Service.

Allahabad, Dec. 29: -Captain Standen of the 2nd /()th lats was shot dead on December 22 at Jandola in Waziristan by a sepoy who ran pn١ok.٣jReute٢.

DISASTROUS EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN ILLINOIS.

MOBILIZATION-OF U.S. ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC FLEETS.

،٠ The Largest Manoeuvres Ever Held in American Waters.”

Washington, Jan. 2.Mr. Edwin Denby, Secretary of

the Navy, has ordered the mobilization of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets and has scheduled the largest manoeuvres ever held for January and February, including fifteen battleships. The manoeuvre.؟ will be held in the Caribbean Sea off Panama to determine the possibility of quick mobilization of the joint fleets by means of the Panama Canal in the event of threat by an enemy fleet in the North Atlantic. The Navy Department says th at the aim is to test the effectiveness of co-operation of the Army and Navy to keep the Canal open in emergency conditions. —Reuter’s American Service.

Significance of the New Alliance.

Paris, Dec. 28.That the alliance between France

and Czecho-Slovakia may eventually prove a bridge between Paris and Moscow is the opinion of a number of French newspapers which declare that Dr. Benes, in the course of the negotiations, expressed the opinion that, as Soviet Russia would shortly be recognized by a British Labour Government, France and Czecho-Slovakia might immediately do likewise.—Reuter.

Europe Again being Enmeshed in Diplomatic Entanglement.

London, Dec. 31.Surprise is expressed in Diplo

matic circles in London that Czechoslovakia has become involved in an entangling alliance with France which is bound eventually to lead to a division of Europe into two armed camps with Britain and Scandinavia looking on.

Italian opinion is most perturbed about the alliance which will mean consolidation of the Little Entente and will possibly obstruct the projected Italo-Russian Entente.

France’s loans to Poland, Yugo Slavia and Rumania have received much attention in the French newspapers, which believe that Britain is about to take action on the matter.

The ،، Temps” asserts that Britain means to raise the whole question of inter-Allied debts and contends that the fact that the Little Entente nations must arm themselves in self-defence does not prove that they are able to pay old debts.

The “Journal” contends that France’s loans are purely Treasury operations serving a general interest.

The “Homme Libre” says that if the Little Entente is compelled to arm, it is solely because of the British Government’s policy of blindness. —Reuter.

Recent French Loans.

London, Dec. 31.Reuter understands that the

British Government has been inquiring of the Little Entente Governments how far the loans to which Poland, Yugo Slavia and Rumania are subject as succession States, are likely to be affected by the loans recently concluded between them and the French Government. —Reuter.

Paris Press Comment.

Paris, Jan. 3.The apprehensions of the British

and Italian press that the Treaty between France and Czechoslovakia will ultimately divide Europe into armed camps have evoked replies from the French press. 1

،، Le Journal” envisages as a result of the Treaty a new Europe based on the Franco-Belgian and Little Entente alliance and improved relations between Poland and the Baltic States. The paper says that the

INDIAN POLITICS.

The Swarajists Again on the Warpath.

Cocauada, Dec. 27.Presiding at the Indian National

Congress, Mr. Moliamed Ali ad- vocated Ol'ganized non-co-operation. He welcomed tlie attempt to estab- lisli an Eastern federation for understanding among Asiatic peoples. He declared that if Mr. Ghandi were not released within a year to receive the Swaraj charter, tliey ought to unfurl tlie flag of the Indian Republic.—Reuter.

What the Ali Brothers Beg of the Hindus.Cocanada, Jan. 2.

In the statement before the Com-' mittee of tlie All I.ndia Congress to-day, Mr. Sliaukat Ali denied tliat lie and his brother Mr. Mo- hamed Ali, lial acted as agents of the Amir for the purpose of founding a Moslem Empire in India. He alleged that the Government was at present provoking a "fight with Afghanistan and added that, if war were declared, Mussulmans would start civil disobedience. The Ali brothers begged the Hindus to do tlieir utmost to prevent war and suggested that a deputation of Hindus, including Mr. Gandhi, and prominent Mussulmans should visit the frontier and discuss matters with the Afghans.—Reuter.

DUTCH POLITICAL CRISIS.

The Hague, Dec. 31.The leaders of the Right parties

of the Second Chamber, M. M. Nolens, Rutgers and Schokking, have asked the Queen’s permission to decline the task of forming a Cabinet.—Reuter.

SHIPPING COMPANY IN DIFFICULTIES.

' Ne١٩r York, Jan. 1.The United States district Court

to-day appointed a receiver for the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Line better known as the Ward Line, plying between New York, The West Indies and Central America. The firm’s liabilities are estimated at $2,000,000. The assets are said to exceed liabilities, but owing to abnormal shippingconditions throughout the world the Line, according to the complaint of the petitioning creditors, lacks funds to meet outstanding obligations and floating indebtedness— Reuter’s Ameriean Service.

coming conference in Belgrade and the Estlionian and Latvian Customs Union are steps in the same direction. ,'Le Journal” is of the opinion that the logical outcome of the new situation will be moves in the direction of Russia.

The “Echo de Paris” declares that tlie aim of France to organize the Continent against any attempt at hegemony will be acliieved if the small States in East and Central Europe consolidate permanently outside Germanism.—Reuter,

14 THE 0EÎE t a ÉÂÏPiRË. January ٥, 1024.

PERIOD OF COMMUNISM IN RUSSIA ENDED.

The Present Phase a Gradual Reversion to Capitalism.

RUSSIA’S LIABILITIES.

London, Dec. 31.Speaking at a meeting of British

businessmen in London, Mr. Marshall, the managing-director of the Becos Traders Limited, who sent a delegation to Russia last summer, lieaded by Mr. F. L. Baldwin, the brother of the Premier, declared that the period of communism in Russia could be regarded as ended. The present phase was a gradual reversion to capitalism. Mr. Marshall believed that tlie Russian Govern- ment would admit responsibility for the liquidation of Russian liabilities if rapid development of industries could be assured.—Renter.Engaged in Bitter Political Strife: “Determined to Drop M. Trotzky.”

London, Jan. I.Reports from Riga state that tlie

struggle within the Communist Party in Russia is being renewed as fiercely as ever. It is stated that tlie Central group'are determined to drop M. Trotzky unless he unconditionally accepts tlieir views with regard to tlie formation of internal groups.

Tlie “Pravda" prints an official reply to M. Trotzky's recent articles uncompromisingly criticiz- ing Ilim 'and accusing him of anti- Leninism and of wilfully sowing dissension for liis own tactica purposes.

Gne report asserts that a secret meeting of tlie Political Department and party leaders -decided, if opposition increased, to undertake serious measures including the arrest and banisliment of leaders. —Reuter.

FERMENT IN RUSSIA.

Families Being Banished.

Riga, Jan. 1.١Vholesale arrests, in the course

of the Political Bureau’s ostensible campaign against drug traffickers, contrabandists and other parasites are causing a panic in Moscow. Whole families are reported to have been banished to North Russia. Those arrested include many supporters of the new economic policy. The fact that dissatisfied xvorkmen have been promised vacated flats is encouraging the belief in some quarters that a new attempt to return to pure communism is being made in consequence of the present agitation in political circles.— Reuter.

Capetown, Jan. 2 :—The visit of the Special Ser ice Squadron has concl id- ed with the departure of' the battle- cruisers, H. JI, s. Hood and II. M. s. Repulse, for Mos sei Ray and other ports along- tlie coast. The warships received an enthusiastic send-off.—

PIRACY IN SOUTH CHINA WATERS.

Canton and Hongkong to Co-operate Towards its Suppression.

A WISE STEP.

Hongkong, Jan. 3.The recent recrudescence of

piracy, particularly the case of the Hydrangea on the night of December 27, is focussing attention on the efforts now being made to secure practical co-operation between Canton and Hongkong with a view to the suppression of piracy in Kwang- tung waters. It is the official view that there is every hope of co-operation materialising, which is regarded as the first visible evidence of good-will and cordial relations between Hongkong and Canton accruing, from which economic benefits are anticipated.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

U. s. SHIPPING LAWS.

What Senator Jones Recommends to President Coolidge.

Washington, Dec. 28.In response to President Cool

idge’s request, Senator Jones, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has recommended to the President extension of the United States Coastwise Shipping La١vs to the Philippines, separation of the Emergency P١leet Corporation from the United States Shipping Board, compulsory co-operation between American railways and shipping and also a survey of needs for a permanent American merchant marine.

Senator Jones denied ever having expressed the opinion that extension of the Shipping Laws to the Philippines would contravene existing treaties.— Reuter’s American Service.

PAGEANT OF EMPIRE FOR THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION.

London, Dec. 28.Arising from the suggestion of

the Prince of Wales, steps are being taken to organize a pageant of the Empire at ٦Vembley.

A special meeting of representatives of the Dominions was held at the ١Var Office to-day when a preliminary discussion was held regarding the form of the pageant.

It is understood that special features suggested comprise early explorers, the glories of the Elizabethan period, Blake’s exploits, the development of transport, the history of India, the earlv settlement of Canada and Australasia, missionary enterprise, the abolition of slavery, the history of South Africa and the development of sport, etc.

Another feature ١vhich is being organized is a demonstration of rough riding in the Stadium.

The organizers will shortly make a tour of the Dominions and also the Sudan to obtain a characteristic exhibition from each.—Reuter.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Arsenal .....٠

Aston Villa .. Blackburn R.

2

Bolton w. ... Burnley .......Liverpool ... MancliesterC. Notts Forest..

2

23

Sheffield u.... o Sunderland,... I Tottenham H. I

London, Dec. 29.English League—First

Division.Chelsea .......Cardiff City... Huddersfield

Town...Everton .......Preston N.E.. West Ham u. w. B. Albion. Newcastle u. Middlesb'gh.. Notts County Birmingham..

Scottish League—First Division.

Clyde .......Raith Rovers Ayr United... Dundee .......

3

Aberdeen ...AirdrieoniansHamilton A. .Hearts .......Kilmarnock .. Morton ....... Hibernians ...

Falkirk .......Motherwell ...Rangers .......

3

Partick Thistle oQueen's Park. 2St. Mirren ... o

Third Lanark o

2O

The match between Celtic and Clydehank was postponed owing to the ground being unfit for play. Reuter.

London, Dec. 31.Scottish League—First

Division.Partick Thistle 2 ن Tliird Lanark

2. — Reuter.

LEAGUE POSITIONS,

English League-Division I. Goals

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Cardiff City ...23 13 2 8 4آ 21 34Bolton

Wanderers.25 II 4 10 45 19 32Huddersfield

Town ...23 13 6 4 3S 21 30.Sunderland ...23 12 b 3 41 31 29Aston Villa ...25 9 5 II 29 20 29Blackburn R..23 II 7 5 37 28 ة٦Newcastle

United ...24 II 8 5 35 27 27Sheffield

United...23 9 6 8 35 28 26Tottenham

Hotspur... 23 9 6 8 25 21 26Everton .......24 IO 8 6 34 32 2ÓNotts County.23 ٦ 5 IO 21 25 24Manchester C.22 8 8 ة 28 39 22West Ham U.23 آل 8 8 ل9 24 22Burnley.......... 23 6 9 8 3ل 32 20West Bromwich

Albion ...23 6 9 8 30 39 20Arsenal .......23 ٦ 10 6 21 , 34 20Liverpool.......23 ل- 12 4 2ة 30 ل8Nottingham

Forest ...23 6 11 6 27 36 ل8Birmingham .23 4 )ال 9 ل8 31 ا7Middlesbor’gl٦23 6 ل3 4 23 30 ل6Chelsea .......24 4 ذل 8 أ4 30 ل6Preston

North End..23 4 ل4 5 25 46 ل3Scottish League—Division I.

Rangers ......20 ل4 I 5 44 10 33Airdrieonians 21 II 4 6 40 24 28Celtic .........20 9 3 8 28 1-3 2ÓRaith Rovers.20 JO 6 4 3ل 17 24Aberdeen ......21 9 آل 5 25 20 23Kilmarnock...20 8 6 6 29 32 22Partick

Thistle...21 9' 8 4 31 29 22St. Minen ---20 ٦ 6 آل 21 22 21Hearts .........2T 7 7 آل 32 26 21Third Lanark 9 8 2 28 3 ئ 20Hibernians ...21 ٦ 8 6 35 33 20Falkirk.........21 ٦ 9 5 20 25 ل9Dundee.........20 7 9 4 33 32 ل8Clyde .........21 6 9 6 23 42 ل8Greenock

Morton...22 7 12 3 26 3ة آللClydebank ...20 6 JO 4 25 30 ل6Queen’s Park.20 6 II 3 25 30 ل5Motherwell ...20 6 11 3 28 37 آ5Hamilton A. 20 6 11 3 20 35 ل5Ayr United ...20 4 9 ٦ ل5 35 ت5

London, Jan. 1.English League—First

Division.Notts County Birmingham.. Chelsea Tottenham H. Cardiff City.. Aston Villa... ،West Ham

United...Everton

Blackburn R. 4 Bolton w. ... I Liverpool ... 3 Manchester c. Middlesb'gh.. Newcastle u. Sheffield u....

III

X4آ

Sunderland ... 3Scottish League—First

Division.Hamilton A Clyde .... Kilmarnock Falkirk .... Morton .... Rangers Aberdeen Hibernians .

2

Mother ell... 4 Raith Rovers. I St. Mirren ... 2 Airdrieonian's I Ayr United... I Celtic ...... 3 Dundee 2 Hearts o

2

ل

I

Kilmarnock... IMorton ....... 3Rangers ....... IThird Lanark 2

45

London, Jan. 2.Scottish League—First

Division.Ary United... 1 Motherwell... 2 PartickThistle o Queen’s Park. Hibernians ... Celtic .......Raith Rovers. Dundee .......Airdrieonians

St. Mirren ...

3Aberdeen.......Clyde .......Clydebank ...Falkirk .......Hamilton A..Hearts .......—Reuter.

INTERPORT RUGBY.

Shanghai Defeat Hongkong.

Hongkong, Jan. 2.The interport rugby match

between Shanghai and Hongkong was played this afternoon and resulted in a win for Shanghai by 6 points to 3.

The weather was ideal and there was an immense concourse of spectators, including the Governor and Sir Roderick Jones. Sir Reginald Stubbs shook hands with the players before the start of the match.

Shanghai displayed better team work. After 20 minutes of vigorous and even play Shanghai carried the ball two-thirds down the field. Bichard crossed far to the left but failed to convert. Fifteen minutes after half-time Bowker (Hongkong) missed a free-kicl، 40 yards in front of goal. McMeekin (Shanghai) five minutes later also missed a freekick. Then Shanghai displayed pretty passing right across the field to Bichard, ١vho scored. McMeekin failed to convert. Five minutes from time the Hongkong forwards

rushed the ball over but Day failed ؛to convert.

M. J. Dowley was injured in the knee towards the end of the match

٠ and was carried off but later re- 1 turned to the field.

The visitors will play a Navy .team on Thursday ؛

To-morrow evening the teams ’ are being entertained to dinner at ’ the Hongkong Club, and on Frida١٨

.they will be guests at the St ؛ George’s Society Bail.—Reuter’s ؛i Pacific Service.

January 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.15

France' Versus Scotland.

Paris, Jau. I.A Rugby international was play-

ed to-day at tlie Persliing Stadium bet een France and Scotland before 15,000 people, resulting in a victory for France by 12 points to 10.

Tlie weather was d.ull following lieavy rain in tlie morning. Tlie ground at tlie Persliing Stadium was very muddy.

Early on Drysdale just missed with a penalty kick from thirty-five yards range. Scotland had tlie better of matters in the early stages, but after twenty minutes ل aurreguy, tire Frencli wing three-quapter, got over for an unconverted try. Two minutes later Pioquiral secured tlie ball from a line-out and forced liis way tlirougli tlie Scottish backs for a try. Crabos took the kick, but tlie touch-judges disagreed and after tlie match tlie referee declared that the try liad not been converted. Scotlaml attacked desperately and Bryce secured from tlie scrum and flashed tlie ball to Gracie who sent ١Vallace oven for an unconverted try. Tlie score at half-time was France 6 points Scotland 3.

On tlie resumption, Scotland pressed. Davies scored a penalty goal and Waddell dropped a magnifi- cent goal from twenty-five yards, giving the Scots a lead of IO points to 6. France rallied and a fine movement, started in their own twenty-five, ended in Galau, the French fly-lialf, scoring a try. Crabos just failed in tlie kick. From a line-out Lasserre broke away and scored a beautiful try, which was not converted,Trance thus winning by 12 points to IO.—Reuter

A Defeat for the Shanghai Interport Team.

Hongkong, Jan. 3.A Navy XV' this afternoon de

feated the Sliangliai Interport Rugby team by 16 points to 3.

The Navy had the superior team, possessing good outside men, particularly Shenton, who scored four tries, two of which were converted.

McMeekin (Shanghai) scored one penalty goal.—Reuter's Pacific Service.

FRENCH POLITICS,Interest in the Forthcoming

Elections.

London, Jan. I.Tile fact that M٠ Poincare on the

sole occiision when lie was forced to intervene in a debate outside his chosen، sphere of foreign politics received a rebuff in the Gliamber of Deputies, '‘namely, oil December ؤلق oil tlie decision to refer ,to committee- the Public Servants' Fay Bill” lends interest to the foi'tlicomiug elections in France, in wliicli tlie cost of living, depreciation, of tlie franc and the financial policy of France will generally be the main issue. It is noteworthy tliat tlie Ghamber lias just passed a Bill reducing tlie number of Deputies f 1'0111 626 to ٠577 ill spite of Government opposition. Tlie agricul- tui'al districts will have 57 fewer De- pities and the industrial disti'icts eight more as tile result of the re- distribution.—Reuter.

Speech on Foreign Policy.Paris, Jan.

M. Loucheur in a speech onColonial policy of France deprecated the dependence of France on Bl'itain and tlie Unitetl States foi' wool and cotton. He declared t'lia't it was Uiir doubtedlv possible fol . tlie French colonies to furnish France her supplies of wool and cotton. Tlie Minis- try of tlic Colonies recently appealed directly to tliose interested. The Tourcoing Chanter of Commerce liad sent Merino sheep to Madagascar where after a rainy season it would be possible to say if tliey were becoming- acclimatized, perinients were lei ng

Morocco. M. Loucheur

٦۵٠٠"—--------------------------------------------- —■٠٠٠٠'" ---------------------------------------- ■■■- ■ •*٠٠- ٦"٠٣

General Lu Yung-hsiang but he has since returned to Amoy. The position, therefore, is that the Central Government must decide whether or not to support General Sun 111 liis ambitions to conquer Chekiang. With recognition of some sort from the Central Go١٢emment it is said to be unlikely that General Sun will actually cross the Chekiang border.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

AMERICA’S PROSPERITY.

the

New York, Jan. i,America is ringing out the old year

with peals of jubilation over the prosperity of the country.

Mr. Herbert Hoo١"er, the Secretar١٢ of Commerce, agrees with the conclusion of the Federal Reserve Board that ،،the American people produced more, spent more anti saved more in 1923 than in 1922. Their consuming power is still increasing. The New ١’ear promises to be one of full employment at high wages.” Though the nation purchased most of its enormous output of motor-cars, the bank balance of depositors show that this failed to stem the rising tide of savings. Except for the wheatgrowers, Mr. Hoover suggests that America can maintain her prosper it٦7 in spite of the state cf Europe. The trade balance in favour of the United States in 1923 was roughly £70,000,000, which was paid by the importation of ' ' ٠and was

Similar 'tried in

valley of the Niger and also in Morocco. M. Loucheur estimated that in ten. years France would be largely independent of foreign wool imports. 'I he question of cotton production was more difficult. A vast programme of irrigation between the Niger and tlie Oubangus ١vas being studied but it must be years before it could be realized. Irrigation had been undertaken، south of Timbuctoo. Over 3,500 acres of cotton، was already being cultivated and the first results were excellent. The Ministry was negotiating ١vith the manufacturers of France in connection ,with the development of cotton-growing in Dahomey, the Ivory Coast and Guinea, ١vhcre eventually two-thirds of France’s requirements might be produced.— Reuter.

/fio, 000,000 in goldThe National Debt

during the year by Mr. Hoover declares :

country as a whole we have n.e٦٢er in history enjoyed a higher standard of living and comfort nor so great a degree of commercial efficiency as to،-day؛” He holds that the world situation is hopeful in view of tlie initiating of negotiations for settlement of the German problem.

All great cities of America are celebrating؛• the passing of 1923 regardless of expense. New York hotels and restaurants sold seats to 50,000 diners at an average of two guineas per ce١’er.—Reuter’s American Service.

about silver, reduced

£232,000,000. “Taking the

NEWS RY FRENCH WIRELESS.

GENERAL SUN WANTS TO ENTER CHEKIANG.

Peking, Dec. 29.According to various reports reach

ing /Peking General Sun Chuan-fang’s forces are now mainly stationed on the Chekiang border. General Sun is reported to have asked the• Central Government for authority to enter Chekiang. The only way in which the Government could comply with this request ١vould be to appoint him Inspector-General of Fukien and Chekiang, but as this would probably precipitate war in Chekiang the Government has not complied. General Sun’s position is no٦v, however, that he must either cross the.

borg will leave for the north about border or order his men to retreat, a the middle of the month.—Renter’s contingency for which he has not prePacific Service. pared٠

SWEDISH COMMERCIAL ATTACHE TO CHINA.

Shanghai, Jan. 3.Mr. Bertil A. Renborg, Swedish

Commercial Attache to China, has been notified by the Foreign Office at Stockholm that his متن٠ال

is to be transferredShanghai to Tientsin.

office from

Mr. Ren-

OBITUARY.A Veteran Author.

London, Jan.The death is announced of

s. Baring-Gould, M.A., J.P.,Mr. tlie

well-known author and Rector of Le\؛Tre؛c٩ard٠ in hi.؟ ninetieth

pared.The main factors in■ Fukien are said

to be General Sun Chuan-fang, who wishes to subjugate Chekiang, General Wang ١'in-ehang, who is keenl٦٠ sup-

■ porting General، Sun Chang-fang’s plans to enter Chekiang as the former wants control in Fukien, General Tsang Chi-ping, representati١’e of General Lu Yung-hsiang, and General Chou Yin-jen. Generals Chang, ٦١٢ang and Chou are nominally supporters cf the Chihli Party, while General Tsang is an Anfuite. General Tsang was recalled from Amoy a month ago by

Faris, Dec. 30.It is reported from Belgrade that

M. Wankovitch, tlie Minister of Communications, has resigned.

The press reports that General Bnat’s condition is critical.

The river Seine is now rising very slowly and is not causing any anxiety up to tlie present.

A decree issued in Spain stipulates that official establishments shall only teach' strictly according to tlie subjects set down in tlie programme of studies, tlius aiming at the prohibition of the Catalan language.—'French Wireless by Reuter.Point، of Interest on Many Subjects.

Paris, Jan. I.General Debeng, the Commandant of

tlie Fcole de Guerre, is said to be likely to succeed General Buat as Cliief of tlie General Staff.

Argentina, (Greece and Germany have expressed tlieii' keen condolences in the loss of tlie Dixmude.

A message from tlie German Cliiin- cellor, Herr Marx, to tlie populations of occupied and unoccupied Germany hopes tliat tile New Year will soon bring about peaceful development awl asks the German people generously to accept the sacrifices necessary for tlie peace, unity and liberty of tlie Father- land.

Herr Strescmann, addressing greetings to the readers of the “Zeitung” (?), paints a pessimistic picture of the situation of Germany, who, he says, is now incapable of making deliveries in kind ؟broad؛

٠٠

،؟فخا

ش”-١ the coast which is T~p<?do I ٢٢ئلع٦ the Dixmude. 1 لحآاع٦٦ا؛ق

ا0ذئةذ:؛٧ع٦جلحخلئ ; ?f ال؛، Dixmudtok place المآل at 1 aero in presence of all the authorities and ail immense

non س gae rise to a veritably demonstration of tile attachmen t of Italy to France.

٠ انم political crisis unprecedented in the٠ history of the country is now raging in Cliile. Tlie people fear for the consequences.

Seven persons were killed to-day by ail avalanche in tlie mountains of the Austrian Tyrol.

M. Millerand today received tlie lenhers of the Diplomatic Corps at’؛the El see. Tile Nuncio, Mgr. c ettl recalled the events which th ate ed' peace .in 1923 and expressed his joy that, in spite of everything, it was possible to safeguard peace. He expressed tlie wish that human solidarity should become closer and finally ex- pand into true brotherhood in order that peace may be better founded. He hoped tliat France, which M. Millerand o excellently represented, would see

her efforts successful which would contribute to restore tranquillity to the world.

M. Millerand replied tliat resistance liad retarded tile efforts for peace, but perseverance and the continuity of France's policy, pursued with indexible moderation, had ended by bringing tlieir fruits. It appeared that it might be permissible to hail the dawn of reconciliation and definitive .eace whicli France ardentl.y, desired؟Fi'ance ardently lioped that no fresh incident would retard its coming. France claimed a first place in. the rank of workers 'in. good faitli whose co-operation was indispensable that tranquility might come.

The Italian destroyer Prostinari, bearing tile body of the commander of tlie Dixmude, has arrived at Naples. The body will lie in, a clnurch here until tlie arrival of the French cruiser Strassbourg.

Herr Marx had a conversation with' M. de Margerie to-dav on the question, of present policies. He mentioned the Duesseldorf judgment, wh'ich lie declared In ad caused keen, feeling in Germany.—French tvireless.

MR. HENRY FORD’S GIGANTICenterprises.

New York, Jan. 3.It is stated that Mr. Henry Ford

has completed plans to spend ;£20,000,000 to ;£30,000,000 this year in extending his business, including new factories, light rail- ١vays and plant tor the utilization of by-products.—Reuter’s American Service.

THE RIVER SEINE’S CONDITION.

.Feet Above Normal كو21Paris, January 3.

The flood situation is still critical. Amazing scenes reminis- cent of war-time are being enacted in Paris aud tlie riverside suburbs. Tlie, Seine to-day was 21-^ feet

Tlie flood burst the Alfortville and

town. Tlie popula- are evacuating the

o vn؛ d work ha been suspended in various factories and mills.- Reuter.

above normal, barriers of inundated the tion of 3,000

.i؛■

16 THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.

CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS REVENUE.

Total Revenue for 1923, Haikwan Taels 63,378,000: All Ports Show Increases

Except Hankow.

SHANGHAI’S INCREASE, TAELS 2,269,000

Peking, Jan. 3.The Maritime Customs Revenue

for 1923 totalled Haikuan Taels 63,378,000, which at the average exchange of 3/5M equ٠als ;£11,025,100.

It will be noted that, although the effective 5 per cent, import tariff was being enforced for practically the whole year, the revenue increased by only Taels Harbin ... 4,744,000 on the previous record collection of 1922, while as a result of the drop in the average exchange from 3/9 in 1922 to 3/5M in 1923 the gold equivalent of the 1923 collection was only £37,600 more than the collection in 1922.

All ports show increases except Hankow.

The revenue of the Native Customs under the Inspector-General amounted to Taels 4,480,000, equalling £779١33٥٠ an increase of Taels 162,000 as compared with 1922.

All foreign loans and indemnities secured on the Customs, including the Reorganization Loan, have been met or fully covered.

Of the domestic loan obligations indirectly secured on the Customs, the service of which is under the Inspector General, those of the 3rd, 4th and nth years were fully met. The revenue funds, however, did not permit the service of the consolidated debt to be fully maintained. While all interest payments were punci ually made according to

CHINA’S POLITICAL AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS.

The Parliamentary Guards.

Peking, Dec. 26.The Ministry of the Interior has

dismissed fourteen sergeants and other non-commissioned officers of the parliamentary guards, but it is believed that the others will be sent back to the House of Representatives for duty.—Reuter’s PacificService.

Mediation in the Air.

Peking, Dec. 26.Mr. Wu Ching-lian’s supporters

have nominated Messrs. Ma Hsiang and ٦٩/٣u Tsung-tze to approach the Constitutional Party with a view to a reconciliation. Hitherto these mediators have met with no success.

Efforts are now being made to arrange a meeting of the House of Representatives before the end of the year.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

schedule, funds have been sufficient to allow only one loan drawing during the year and redemption payments are now approximately $7,720,000 in arrear.

The following are the Customs collections for the principal ports :—

Increase Total

1,113,000Antung ... 1,566,000Dairen ... 5,690,000Tientsin

and Chin-wangtao.. 7,263,000.

Kiaochow . 2,659,000

42,000258,000232,000

Hankow ... 4,285,000

218,000431,000

Decrease-230,000 Increase

Shanghai.. 23,904,000 2,269,0001,491,000'؛' 149,000*

577,000 3,842,000213,000 1,178,000

Swatow ... Canton ... Newchwang

*approx. —Reuter.

Chinese Businessmen’s Protest to the I.G.

Peking, Jan. 3.Sir Lrancis Aglen, the Inspector-

General of the Chinese Maritime Customs, has received telegrams from the Associated Chinese bankers and commercial bodies of Tientsin, Shanghai, Hangchow, Nanking, Nanchang, Soochow and Pengpu strongly protesting against any diversion of Customs surplus funds. —Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Premiership.

Peking, Dec. 26.that Mr. Wu Ching-lian was not

the only opponent of Mr. Sun Pao- chi, in connection with the latter’s appointment as Premier, is shown by the fact that adverse rumours are still being circulated against Mr. Sun. It is now asserted that he had been intriguing with Mr. Wu before the latter fled to Tientsin. This report is firmly denied in responsible quarters, but parliamentary circles do not believe that the time is ripe for Mr. Sun’s nomination to be passed bv the House of Representatives. _Reuter’s Pacific Service.

President Desires Peace in the Yangtze Valley.

Peking, Dec. 30.General Sun Cliuan-fang’s re

presentative, General Chi Ching- shih, arrived in Peking and inter

viewed the President yesterday in order to inform him regarding the actual situation in reference to Fukien and Chekiang.

After hearing General Chi’s report, President Tsao emphasized that the Government desired the preservation of peace in the Yangtze Valley.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Mr. Wu Ching-lian in Tientsin.

Peking, Dec. 28.It is reported from Tientsin that

Mr. Wu Ching-lian, accompanied by Mr. Pien Shou-cheng, called last night at the residence of Mr. Tsao Jui, but the latter declined to see him, pleading illness. It is also reportsd that Mr. Chen Tseh, representing Mr. Wu Ching-lian, made an unsuccessful attempt yesterday to interview Marshal Wang Cheng - ping. — Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Cabinet to Carry On٠Peking, Dec. 29•

Mr. Sun Pao-chi being disinclined to interview the political wire-pullers or to intervene in the disputes among the military leaders is expected to abandon his former intentions to take up the Premiership, which means that the present acting Cabinet ١vill carry on till the end of the lunar year.

It is reported on good authority that Messrs. Sun Pao-chi, ١Vang Ta-hsieh and Wang Chia-lisiang have issued a circular telegram to the Tuchuns and Civil Governors of Kiangsu, Kiangsi, Fukien, Anhwei and Chekiang, advising them to form a five- province alliance for preservation of peace and avoidance of strife amongst their number. It is also reported that the President has telegraphed to General Chi Hsieh- yuan instructing him to do his utmost to maintain peace in the Yangtze Valley, while the Military Council has instructed General Sun Chuang-fang to cease military activities on the Chekiang border.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Allocation of Funds.Peking, Dec. 28.

A special meeting of the Cabinet is being held this afternoon to allocate funds for the various Ministries before the end of the year. It is believed that no distribution will be made in favour of the staffs of organizations which have been abolished.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Dr. W. W. Yen and the Premiership.

Peking, Dec. 30.٦١he vernacular newspapers de

vote considerable space to the prospect of Dr. W. W. Yen accepting nomination to the Premiership on the ground that he is the only outstanding politician likely to pass Parliament.

Dr. Yen’s views in that connection are not known owing to his absence at the ١٦٢estern Hills.

Mr. Wang Keh-ming has apparently arranged to tide over the New Year financially. The papers therefore do not expect a newCabinet immediately but foresee a new Government early 1924.—Reuter’s PacificService.

January 5, 1924.

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Government and the Constitutional Party.

Peking, Dec. 30.The sudden withdrawal of the

Ministers of Justice and Communications and the Chief Secretary of the Presidency from the Constitutional Party, of which they were members of the Board of Directors, has aroused considerable speculation among the vernacular papers.

In this connection, Reuter’s correspondent learns that General Wu Pei-fu telegraphed to the President yesterday saying that if the Government could not suppress the Constitutional Party it should at least insist on all Government officials withdrawing from it, thus leaving Members of Parliament to control that body.

General Wu’s action may reveal the influence of the Tientsin Faction. If so, this is the first overt step they have taken in support of Mr. ١؛Vu Ching-lien.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

China’s Sympathy for Japanese Prince.Peking, Dec. 29.

President Tsao Kun sent Mr. Huang Kai-wen, Grand Master of Ceremonies, to the Japanese Legation yesterday to express sympathy with the Japanese Prince Regent in connection with the recent attack on the Prince and to inquire concerning the Regent’s welfare since the attack. Representatives were also sent to the Japanese Legation by Premier Kao Ling-wei and Dr. Wellington Koo, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The British and Norwegian Ministers called personally on the Japanese Minister and other Ministers of foreign countries either called or left cards at the Japanese Legation.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Forthcoming Elections.Peking, Jan. 2.

A mandate issued last night fixes April 14 for the preliminary elections for the House of ReB resentat.ives and May 14 for the final elections. It explains that as the term of the present Parliament expired on. October 10 a new Parliament must be elected. — Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The House of Representatives. 1

Peking, Dec. 29.The meeting of the House of

Representatives this afternoon ended in a deadlock. Supporters of Mr. ١Vu Ching-lien held that no business could be transacted until the Parliamentary Guards ١vere sent back to the House and reinstated. The opponents of Mr. Wu suggested that the first business was to elect a Speaker. They at once nominated Mr. Chang Yin-Ian for the position. Mr. Chang left his seat and approached the Chair but was opposed by Mr. Wu’s supporters. This led to disorder.

The Neutral Party then suggested that the regular meeting should be cancelled and an informal meeting opened at which these questions could be discussed. The Members agreed with this proposal and an informal discussion then took place. —Reuter’s Pacific Service.

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The Szechwan Expedition.

Peking, Dec. 29.The Government is exercised at

preseilt as to how tlie cost of the Szechwan expedition is to be met. Up to the present the expense has been borne by Hupeli province and by the railways, and tlie Govern- ment has requested the provinces of Anhwei, Sliantung, and Kiangsuto remit funds in order to meet this military expense. So far the provinces named have shown hesitancy in complying with this request.— Reuters Pacific Service.

New Issue of Treasury Bonds.Peking, Dec. 31.

It. is reported that $5,000,000 worth of treasury bonds liave been floated by a foreign firm and that seventy per cent of salaries and expenses of Legations and Con- sulates abroad are being remitted to-day by telegraphic transfer.— Reuter's Pacific Service.

Government and the Captured Lady Missionary.

Peking, Jan. 3.The Government telegraphed to

General Hsiao Yao-nan urging him to take measures to secure tlie release of the lady missionary cap- tired by the ban.dits at Tsaoyang. The Tuchun has replied that he is doing his utmost. —Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Parliamentary Guards.

Peking, Jan. 3.Mr. Kao Ling-wei, replying to

group of Members of Parliament praying for restoration of the Parlia- mentary guards in the House of Representatives, stated that tlie guards liad been removed at the request of Members but the Govern- ment were willing to restsrc tliem if the House desired it.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Peking and Mukden.

Peking, Dec. 31.General Cliaug Ching - huai

arrived in Peking from Mukden on December 29 with the avowed intention of attempting to bring about a conciliation between Peking and Mukden. General Chang was entertained yesterday by General Wang Huai-cliing and some members of tlie Cabinet, and it is understood that he will return to Mukden shortly to lay a plan before Marshal Cliang Tso-lin.

As General Chang Ching-huaino longer possesses the full confidence of the Fengtien Party his plans have no connection with the recent conference at Mukden.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Chinese Resident، at Vladivostock.

Peking, Dec. 31.Mr. Fan Chi-kuang, Chinese

ConsulGenePal at Vladivostock, lias requested tlic Government’s permission to return to Peking and make a personal report regarding the condition of Cliinese residents at that port—Reuter's Pacific Service.

Cocanada, Dec. 31 :-The National Congress to-day overwhelmingly rc- jeeted ail extremist resolution to de- fine swaraj as complete independence.

INTERNATIONAL ANTI- OPIUM ASSOCIATION.

An interesting and Illuminating Statement.

SWITZERLAND’S POSITION.

Peking, Dec. 28.1 he International Anti-Opium

Association issues the following :—On November 14, 1923, at

Shanghai the Customs authorities seized on board the s.s. Atsuta Maru 500 pounds of morphia which had been shipped from Marseilles by Veron Grauer & Co., transport agents for Jacky Maeder & Co., of Basle, Switzerland.

Switzerland is the only European nation which has not ratified the Hague Convention and consequently has a free hand to indulge the ،،get-rich-quick” instincts of her merchants.

According to the consignment labels this consignment reached Marseilles on October 23, and presumably was put on board the Atsuta Maru a little earlier than a similar consignment of 500 pounds of morphia from Basle which was seized in Marseilles on November 4. A Japanese named Miyagawa (of a firm of that name in Kobe), who ١٦'as conducting these operations, was advised by the Basle firm to get. out of the country after this last seizure, but being the head of a well- known smuggling gang he was arrested in London and is now doing three years in gaol. It is more than a suggestion that he got clear with one consignment of 500 pounds, only for it tQ be seized in Shanghai. The loss of a thousand pounds of morphia valued at almost $200,000 must be somewhat of a jar to the combine.

Switzerland, not having ratified the Hague Convention, has not supplied statistics of her narcotic imports, exports or manufacture to the League of Nations, but her traffic must be very extensive. A thousand pounds of morphia is shown above, and in the London trial the prosecuting counsel referred to ;£37,000 worth of heroin which the Miyagawa gang had succeeded in exporting through Hamburg in October. ١

Is it not time that some form of. pressure be brought to bear on Switzerland to secure her ratification of the Convention in order to throw the responsibility of future narcotic traffic upon her Government, and not leave it as at present in the hands of her merchants ?— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

NEW YEAR AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

New York, Jan. 1.It is estimated that nearly 10,000

people lined up outside the ١Vhite House this morning and that President Coolidge, who looked very well and cheerful,, was shaking hands, according to the New ١؛ ear custom, for five hours continuously.—-Reuter’s American Service.

SINGULAR OPIUM STORY FROM PEKING.

Peking, Dec. 31.The International Anti-Opium

Association states on the authority of a reliable report that a soldier happened to pass Hsi Chih Men on December 21 ٦vith a bag on his shoulder which aroused the suspicion of an inspector of theliai Chih Men Customs Branch Bureau. Accordingly an inspection was made, with the result that 528 ounces of opium were found in his bag. The smuggler was taken to the inspecting office, where he stated that he is named Li Hung- cheng, one of the guards of a Jehol militarist. Further, he alleged that this militarist bought more than 80,000 ounces of opium in Jehol districts and has repeatedly sent his men conveying some of his opium into Peking. Unfortunately for the militarist a lot of this contraband ١،vas seized when it arrived in Peking, so for this reason the militarist hesitated for the time being to send any more, and decided to wait for a better chance when the police or inspectors’ attention would be given to other things rather than his opium. Recently, he has begu'ti again to send his men to sell his opium in Peking.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

"THE FALL OF BATANG

Lamas’ Long-Standing Feud Leads to Grave Situation.

CHINESE SEND FOR RELIEF.

Chengtu, Dec. 12.A grave situation is developing

around Batang (Chinese Thibet). The long-standing feud between the Nankang and Kungpa lamas has been settled by the intervention of the Markam Teje and the Sungpeng Lama and the former have joined forces with the latter brigand armies, numbering over 2,000, in an attack on Batang.

Two companies (lien) only can be sent as a relief force from the small Litang garrison. The Chinese garrison holding Batang numbers only 200 odd soldiers who are reported to be demoralized and addicted to opium. Their commander Wang Cheng-hu has sent an urgent demand for relief to General Chen Hsia-ling, the ١١٢ar- don of the Marches, but he dare not send a large force for fear that the Chengtu Governor (General Liu Yu-ch’iu), should take the opportunity to attack him. The Thibetans in Batang offered to help the Chinese garrison, but the latter, fearing treachery, refused. The fall of Batang is imminent.

There are in Batang 011c Canadian family—Macleod ; three American families—Hardy, Duncan, Morse; and one Roman Catholic priest — Nussbaum. — Reuter’s Pacific Service.

ANOTHER BANDIT OUTRAGE.

Three Missionaries Reported Killed: Others Wounded: One

Taken Prisoner.

HUPEH TOWN CAPTURED.

Hankow, Dec. 30.A telegram from the Siangyang

correspondent of the ،،Central China Post” reports that bandits have captured Tsaoyang, Hupeh, and that Mr. and Mrs. Hoff have been wounded and Mrs. Kilen taken prisoner. The bandits are proceeding to Tungpeh.

A further telegram from Suicho١v states that three missionaries have been killed by the notorious bandit chief Lao Yang-jen.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.U S. Legation Protest Against Capture

of an American Missionary.Peking, Dec. 31.

The American Legation this morning lodged a protest with the Waichiaopu in connection with the capture of an American missionary at Tsaoyang, pointing out that the missionaries in that locality left their stations on receipt of warning that bandits were operating in the neighbourhood but returned to the stations after receiving an assurance from General Hsiao Yao-nan that the bandits had been suppressed.

The American Legation called on the Chinese Government to take immediate steps to secure the release of the lady missionary and demanded protection for the other Americans in that locality.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF KOWLOON.

Straws That Show How the Wind is Blowing.

QUESTION OF LIGHTING.

Hongkong, Dec. 30.The recent substantial rise in the

China Light and Power Company’s shares is explained in Stock Exchange circles by the fact that it is proposed to issue $1,000,000 additional capital to provide new machinery to cope with the rapid development of Kowloon.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

OBITUARY.

An Eminent Japanese English Scholar.

Tokio, Dec. 31.The death is announced of Baron

Naibu Kanda, the educator and noted English scholar.

Baron Kanda was the adopted son of the late Baron Kohel Kanda, a ٠

pioneer Dutch scholar. He proceeded in 1871 to America for study and returned home in 1884 after having graduated at Amherst College, Mass. The Baron was Professor Emeritus of the Tokio Higher Commercial School and a Member of the House of Peers. —- Reuter’s Pacific Service.


THE ATTACK ON JAPAN’S PRINCE REGENT.

Political Crisis Will Probably Result: High Police Officials to be Put on Trial.

Tokio, Dec. 28. Chinese Government’s Sympathy.

While the Cabinet, .assuming Peking, Dec. 28.g ؛٥٤؟ ornial tendered their Upon recent of the telegraphic

esignation, it is 'quite uncertain report from Mr. Wang Yung-pao, whether this will at present be Chinese ^inister to Japan concern- acet . The opinion is generally ؛rig the incident, tlie Kuowuyuan expressed, however, that a' change to-day telegraphed to the Chinese IS iiumin nt though it may be de- Minister, ordering Ilim to express layed over tlie New Year holidays, to tlie Japanese Government a sense I is understood that, whatever the of profound sympathy on behalf of ia of the Cabinet, Viscount Goto the Chinese Government.—E.N.A.

أدته خساداOn every side it is admitted tliat Tokio, Dec. 28.

the Government ؛ ل it't١cu 1 ٧: 11 ل؟لجخ٦ ! Premier Yamamoto, who ١vas been mucli augmented. Ti e. op؛ received in audience ؛y the Prince pomUon on the part of political Regent at the Akasaka, Detaclied paries in both Houses that pfee, was favoured with gracious ¿:loped during t e special words by His Imperial Highness ي

session to the reconsti uction budget to the efieetthathe should attend to . and the insurance payment pro- his duties as 'Premier till furtherposals is regarded as placing the no٤ice٠ Accordingly, a Cabinet Ministry in a precarious position, meeting was held, but no decisive

days ago it was agreement of opinion was reached.When the Premier attended the

sitting of the Upper House, he was questioned as to whether or not the Cabinet was prepared to resign, but the Premier is reported to have a١voided giving a definite answer. Meanwhile, Viscount Kiyoura, President of the Privy Council, Viscount Hirata, Lord Keeper of the Seal, and Viscount Makino, Minister for the Imperial Household met and carefullydeliberated upon the matterat hand. Viscount Iriye, Grand Chamberlain, was despatched this morning to ask for the views on the

At the Cabinet meeting of this part of the two ،،Elder Statesmen,” morning, Mr. Iuukai, Minister for Pnnce Saionji and Prince Mat-

g ٠٠ ٠ - ٠ s٦ikata.Cabinet ٠٠ Doomed.”

The state of affairs is gravely strained. While

and a few ( believed unlikely that the Government could survive the regular session. Any ■weakening of the personnel of the Government from resignation at the present juncture would, it is believed, only tend to hasten the end.

The morning papers are freely commenting on yesterday’s attack and all join in a chorus of congratulation on the Prince Regent’s escape. They warn the people against any undue ex؟itement.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Cabinet’s Position.Tokio, Dec. 28.

Communications, emphatically insisted upon the resignation of the present Cabinet en bloc. He showed his firm determination by saying that even if other Ministers might be induced to remain in office, he himself would resign at all events. Both Ministers of Justice and Army backed Mr, Inukai’s proposal,

thus it is

unknown as yet whether further Imperial ordinances will -be issued, the situation in tlie Lower House is such that both the

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nnادق

2 e p extraordinary session of theInquiries from Ambassadors and Imperial Diet coupled with the

Ministers. present grave incident, and alsoTokio, Dec. 28. judging from the circumstances in

All tlie foreign Ambassadors and which tlie Government is now Ministers in Tokio to-day repaired placed, the fate of tlie Cabinet, it to tlie Akasaka Detaclied Palace is generally observe!, is doomed, and inquired 'regarding the liealth tliougli it may not resign qt the of the Prince Regent—NA presept moment.—E٠N٠A,

Viscount Goto’s Audience With the Emperor.

Tokio, Dec. 28.Viscount Goto, Minister of Home

Affairs, proceeded to the Detached Palace at Numadzu this morning at 8.30 o’clock and reported to the Emperior on the accident that happened yesterday to the Prince Regent.—E.N.A.

Peking’s Sympathy.

Peking, Dec. 28.Upon receiving the news that the

Prince Regent of Japan was fired upon by a would-be assasin, President Tsao Kun to-day sent his delegate, Mr. Huang Kai-wen, to Mr. Yoshizawa, Japanese Minister, and asked the latter to despatch on his behalf telegraphic message of sympathy to the Prince Regent, the Government and the people of Japan. The British Minister, and the representatives of Premier Kao Ling-wei and the Foreign Minister,• Dr. Wellington Koo, also ca٦1ed on Mr. Yoshizawa, Japanese Minister, to inquire after the health of the Japanese Prince Regent.—E.N.A.

The Política! Crisis.

Tokio, Dec. 3.Though a Ministerial change at

the present moment is untimely and undesirable, with the approach of the Imperial wedding and the necessity for prompt execution of the reconstruction undertaking, says the Minister of Education, explaining the Cabinet’s resignation, the outrage that took place on Thursday is so unprecedented in the history of Japan that any attempt on the part of the Ministry to evade the responsibility for it would run counter to the recent Imperial decree aiming at improvement of national thought and might also seriously aggravate the political situation.

The Minister adds that the maintenance of the Cabinet’s credit demands adherence to its original decision to resign.

Though somewhat unexpectedly, the press generally regards the Government’s resignation as ،،natural and inevitable, adding credit to the Cabinet/’

Tokio Press Comment.

The “ Jiji” says that the dis’ appearance of tlie Cabinet would be no loss to the country since it accomplished nothing during its regime.

The ’، Hochi ” believes that the resignation of the Cabinet as well as of tlie other responsible officials would be tlie best demonstration to the radical elements that incidents similar to that on Thursday are unbecoming to Japan and incompatible with her national life and cliaracter.

The “Asahi” and others are of the opinion that the Government’s resignation is due rather to political reasons and liold tliat tlie Cabinet has seized a suitable excuse for retirement.

The choice of Count Yamamoto's successor is expected before the end of tlie year. 0؟!itical circles believe tliat a Seiyukai c bint is probable. ,--Reuter's Pacific^evice,

Important Police Officials to be Tried

Tokio, Dec. 28.Speaking at the Cabinet meet

ing to-day, Premier Yamamoto is alleged to have declared that he was firmly determined to take steps involving a sense of gravest responsibility in connection with the recent outrage upon the Prince Regent. The Government, finding it most urgent to deal judicially with those who are directly responsible for the outrage, has decided to refer the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police as well as the Director of the Police Bureau to trial by the Higher Civil Disciplinary Committee.

The Government’s Fate Still Hanging in the Balance.

Tokio, Dec. 29.The Prince Regent this morning

returned the Cabinet’s resignation, but after a further meeting the Cabinet again tendered its resignation.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Brussels, Dec. 29.King Albert, through the Japan

ese Ambassador, has congratulated Crown Prince Hirohito on his escape.—Reuter.

Viscount Kiyoa a Unable to Form a Cabinet.

Tokio, January 3.Viscount Kiyoura has informed

the Prince Regent that he is unable to form a Cabinet.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Japan’s Premier Designate.Tokio؛, December 31.

Viscount Hirata, the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, has made the following statement at Okitsu :

I cannot say anything about my interview with¡ Prince Saionii and Prince Matsukata before reporting to the Throne. I shall go up to Tokio to-night, but it will be late, and I shall call on no one. To-morrow being New Year’s Day, H. I. H. Prince Regent will be busily engaged in State functions, so that I shall be received in audience on January 2, and will present my report on that day, etc.

From the statement of Viscount Hirata it may be observed that after the interview with Prince Saionii and Prince Matsukata, extending for a period of two days, the two elder statesmen have come to an agreement, and reconciled their respective ■views on the situation. Upon Viscount Hirata presenting his report to the Throne, an Imperial order may be expected to be issued to the next premier designate. It is considered likelv that ٦7isco٦mt Kiyoura, the President of the Privy Council, will be asked to form the new Cabinet.—Eastern News Agency.

JAPAN’S PRINCE REGENT.

Wedding to Take Place Tbi، Month.

Tokio, Jan. 2.It is unofficially announced that

the wedding ceremony of the H. I. II. Prince Regent will be held on January 27, says the Eastern N؟ws Agency.

January وة ل92غ THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. 19

CHINA AND THE' POWERS

Summary of Waichiaopus Note on Payment of Indemnity in Gold.

Peking, Dec. 28.The Waicliiadpu sent a Note to tlie

Ministers of the eight Powers signa- tor to the Protocol of 1901 last evening, of which tire following is a snm inary :

The Note acknowledges tile receipt of tire Powers’ joint Notes of February 24 arid November 5, 1923, ar d explains that tlie delay in answering is drre to tire necessity far comprehensive study and to the importance of tlic question involved.

The two Notes in question expressed the unanimous opinion that “there is no doubt whatever tlnat, the Protocol of 1901 as well as the arrangement of 1905 provide in a manner absolutely clear and indisputable tlnat tine indemnity should be paid in إ

For telegraphic transfers in their respective currencies: Belgium,France,, Great Britain, Holland, Italy and tlie United States.

Provisionally fol" payment in silver according to tlie price of silver in tile London market (Imt in 1906 definitely selected payment by draft) : Spain.

For telegraphic transfers sterling oil London : Japan.

These selections were proposed a .nd accepted with tile express understand- Ing that they were to remain effective “until the debt is extinguished.’’ Eye- since tile conclusion of the arrangement of 1905 tliey have been faithfully applied to tile respective countries yvitliout interruption a.nd heretofore have given no occasion fol"

demnity sliould be paid in gold, difference of vieyvs in tlieii" appl a- namely, fol" eacli Haikuan Tael due to ti٥u٠ , '1eacln lover cIlina ouglit to pay tlie sum in gold wliich is shown in Article VI as the equivalent' erf one tael.’’

Since tlie foregoing expression of opin.ion folloyvs closely tire language of the arrangement of 1905 the Chinese Government yvculd liave little liesita- tian ill giving tlieir concui-renee if tliey felt sure of the precise meaning which the signatories attaclied to the plirase “in gold.’’ Judging by tlie context of the arrangement of 1905 as well as Article VI of tile Protocol, on yvliicli it is based, the Cliinese Government are inclined to tlie view that tlie said pln'ase cannot be correctly construed to mean anything but tlie respectiy'c gold currencies of tlie signatories in contrast witli tile Haikuan Tael, wliicli is the silver standard, and ill terms of yvhich the indemnity is stipulated.

...... In other words by gold is l'lieant liot gold metal but simply gold currency. This appears clear from Article 6 of tlie Protocol yvliicli, while declaring tlia’t tlie -450,000,000 Haikuan Taels indemnity sliall constitute a gold debt, fixes the equivalent of tile tael in gold not as a certain quantity of gold metal bu't in the currencies of tile signatory Powers issued on tlie ba.sis of tlneir respective gold standards. Ex- amination of tlie available records of the discussion among tile signatories yvliich resulted in tlie drafting of Article 6 leads to the same conclusion.

The Manner of Payment.If there is any doubt as to yvhat was

intended to be the' manner of payment, it \<-as resolved by the arrangement

ف رام »م عال٧ال ل،لم.ام bdeclaring tlie indemnity a gold deb't, settles definitely once and for ؛nil the precise mode of payin nt. It provides that: ‘'‘.China sliall make tliese payments calculated on tlic basis set forth aboye yvhich fixes tile value of the Haikuan Protocol Tael in relation to tile niomev of each؛ country either in silver according 'to tlie price in the London market OI" ill gold bills or in telegraphic transfers at the choice of eacli Power, cIlina may obtain !)ills or telegrapilic transfers as best suits her interests at any place or any bank at the lowest; price or by public tender provided the payments 111 gold be made to each Power direct on the due date. It is understood tliat Cliina is responsible fol' tile exact payment. of transfers and bills. Eacli Power in accepting the present proposals must inform the c:.:..-- Government yvhich of methods cited above is cliooses until tlie debt is ed.’’

On tlie same day, July

Question of Interpretation.In the Note of December 28, 1922

addressed to the Ministers of Belgium, France, Italy and Spain, to whom the Notes under consideration ١vere intended as a reply, the Chinese Government did not wish either to place a ne٦v interpretation on the language of Article 6, which is made clear by the arrangement of 1905 or to propose a modification in the precise mode of payment stipulated in the said arrangement. It was and remains the intention of the Chinese Government to continue to make indemnity payments as heretofore, each according to their o١vn selected method in full conformity ١vith Article 6 as interpreted and amended by the arrangement of 1905.

The Chinese Government does not understand that bv the two Notes under reply, the Powers desire to propose that a radical change should be established in the mode of payment. They appear, however, to intimate that the telegraphic transfer should be so■ effected that the proceeds would not merely amount to the fixed sums in the respective currencies of the Powers but that they should also be gold specie or the equivalent thereof in value. If this be the view of the signatories, the Chinese Government do net feel able to accept it.

The Note then deals technically with exchange fluctuations ٦vhich are constantly occurring and goes on : —

If therefore, specie is driven out of circulation by currency inflation as in

___ __________ __ __ — ٥ ٤fi٠ ca،٩e ٠؛ francs, the money that can of July 2, 1905, which, which, ٦vhile be so purchased must be the money

obtainable on the market. Such fluctations, unfavourable as they arc for the time being", do not appear to constitute a practical ground for abandoning" currency as the• medium of payment and for adopting specie instead, for it would be scarcely7 possible to determine at what stage■ of fluctations in the exchance rate currency should be abandoned in favour of specie.

The Note then argues that different application of the chosen method of payment is incompatible with the accepted practice of telegraphic transfer and also contrary7 to the intent and purpose of the arrangement of 1905. It recalls that no sooner had the first instalment of the■ indemnity been paid than difference of opinion arose yvith regard to the precise nature ami extent of the obligation which China had assumed under Article 6. The controversy was brought about by the unexpected rise in the gold exchange rate yvhich caused a deficit in respec - five sums in gold currencies though China prfid the stipulated amount in Haikuaif- taels.

China’s Total Obligation.

٦China maintained ؛that her total obligation was expressly limited to

Chinese the three

the one it extinguish-

2. 5 ل9ه > by 'separate Notes addressed to tie Wai-

/yvupu tlie signatories indicated their preference, each for itself foi' one or another of tlic tlu'ee stipulated metliods of payment. Its selections made' were as follows

450,000,000 Haikuan Taels with interest at 4 per cent, in the bond she signed and delivered to the Diplomatic Body. For nearly three years the Chinese Government have declined either to sign fractional bonds in gold or to make up the deficit on account؛ of payment in silver. It was only after the Powers had subsequently agreed definitely to fix the future mode of payment applicable “till the debt is extinguished’’ that China con-

Hongkong, Dec. 29.Commissioner of Customs

sented to sign the fractional bonds at Canton yesterday delivered to stated in their respective currencies ٦٠،)٠٠ ٠٠ ٠. ١٧ u the Diplomatic and in addition to pay 8,000,000 taels Body٠s ٣٠ to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s

result was the arrangement of 1905 of the Customs surplus. The and the Powers made their selections nature of the reply has not trans- on that day. China accepted •the ar- pired.—Reuter’s Pacific Service, rangemeiit of 1905 and the Powers ٠ ٠٠made their selections on that day. China accepted the arrangement of T905 and with it risks fluctuation of the exchange rate monthly and yearly because the Chinese Government ' understood that, ٦vhile they might thus incur losses, they might also at times gain thereby. The Notes cites the years in which fluctuations favoured China or the Po١vers concerned, giving details of the principal variations during 1140 months.

The Notes concludes that in view of the forgoing the Ch’inese Government is of the opinion that the word gold in Article 6 and in the arrangement in 1905 cannot reasonably be construed to mean anything other than the currencies of the signatory Powers issued on the basis of their respective gold standards and that whate٦٠er exchange prevails at present or is likely to prevail in the future fay’ourable or unfavourable to China as compared with the Protocol rates, it cannot be considered a valid ground for placing a new interpretation on Article 6 or for proposing a radical departure from the mode of payment selected by the signatories in accordance with the said arrangement.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

TH BANDIT OUTRAGE IN HUPEH.

I DetaiJsI .

of the Attack on American L Missionaries.

Peking, Dec. 31.Regarding the bandit outrage at

Tsaoyang in Hupeh, information reaching the American Legation from the American Consul 'at Hankow is that the city was captured by bandits under the leadership of Lao Yang-jeai and that an American missionary lady, Mrs. Juline Kilen, was taken prisoner, while two others, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoff were wounded but escaped. All belong to the American Lutheran Mission ١vhich comprises seven foreigners. The، date of the outrage is not given.

This occurrence is rendered more heinous by the fact that some little time ago Marshal Hsiao Yao-nan had ١varned missionaries in this neighbourhood of the danger of brigands operating in the neighbourhood and accordingly all the missionaries took refuge on junks and ١vere ready to flee at a moment’s notice. Subsequently Marshal FIsiao addressed a communication to the American Consul-General at Hankow advising that the brigands had been suppressed and the missionaries could return safely to their respective stations. This they did with the result reported.

Mr. Edward Bell, in charge of the affairs of the American Legation, this morning called on Dr. ،Wellington Koo at the AVaichiaopu and lodged a strong protest, pointing ou٠t that the missionaries at Tsaoyang relying upon the assurance of Marshal Hsiao Yao-nan had returned to their stations, calling upon the Chinese■ Government to take immediate steps to secure the release of the lady missionary, and demanding that protection be accorded to the other Americans in the locality.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN SOUTH CHINA.

The Diplomatic Body Replies to Dr. Sun’s Order.

The

Anti٠Foreign Sentiment.London, Dec. 29.

The Washington correspondent of ،،The Times” says that a newspaper despatch from Canton describing rapid growth of anti-foreign sentiment in South China and indicating that it is reported to be directed chiefly against Americans has caused some concern and has been the subject of official reference. It is explained that the United States co-operated with the other Powers in the naval demonstration at Canton primarily for the purpose of assisting maintenance of the integrity of China. The American Government was of the opinion that Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s threat to seize the Customs was a direc؛ blow at China’s credit and if allowed would set a seal of approval upon retention of national revenues by provincial authorities, a practice which is threatening to starve the Central Government of funds. The policy adopted by the United States in concert with the other Powers is based on reports received from Consular and other officials on the spot and it is intimated officially that such measures will be taken as may be necessary to protect the Customs revenues from seizure either by Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s forces or by whoever may secure ascendancy in Kwangtung.

The ،،Morning Post’s” Washington correspondent says that reports from China that the Chinese are contemplating a boycott of American goods because of American participation in the naval demonstration at Canton have resulted in a cautiously worded semi-official intimation that, while the American Government favours joint action by the Powers in China to protect Treaty rights, the United States will not consent to be placed in a position of assuming the leadership in coercive measures and if that impression is created in the Chinese mind the United States may be compelled to adopt an independent policy. — Reuter’s American Service.The “ I.-G.” and Dr. Sun’s Assumptions

Peking, Dec. 50.١Vith regar٢l to the reply com

municated bv the Commissioner of Customs at Canton to Mr. C. C. Wu, which was from the Inspector-General of Customs and not the Diplomatic Corps, it is understood that the Inspector- General informed Dr. Sun ١ at-sen that the Inspectorate-General of Customs could receive instructions from no one but the Central Government.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.


Foreign Gunboats Still Guarding Customs Houses : the Bocca Tigris

Forts : No New Developments.

Canton, Dec. 28.According to the local press two

American and t١vo British gunboats anchored in front, of the Wuchow Customs House, presumably to guard the Customs against interference.

The commandant of the Bocca Tigris forts has ordered the fort guards to prevent foreign gunboats from approaching the territory of the forts.

U p to the present no new developments have arisen regarding the ■ Customs questions, pending a reply from the Inspector - General in Peking. — Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Sbeklung Still in the Hands of Dr. Sun’s Troops.

c،٩nt٥n, Jan. 2.

Terrible Woundfrom Abdomen to HipOur portrait ia of Mr«. M. MACE, of 97، BretteD Lan«, Stourbridge, A١، England, who write• :“For 8 years I suffered with a terrible wound stretching from the abdomen to the right hip؛ during that time I tried doctors1 and patent medicines innumer- ab٩but without success. At length I was persuaded to try *Clarke’s Blood Mixture,’ and after taking the first bottle began

to see an Improvement, which has continued, with theresult that my wound Is healed, and I now have no pain.” Inafurtherrecent letter Airs. Mace writes: 'I am happy to say that there has heen no recurrence of my complaint and consider my case a very satisfactory cure.”

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MORE PIRACY IN SOUTH CHINA.

NEW YEAR MESSAGE, THE ITALIAN VICTORIES IN TRIPOLI.

The latest attempt by General Chen Chiung-ming’s forces to recapture Sheklung has failed.

Mr. Jue Cbock-man’s forces are fighting those of funeral Chan Chak near Macao. Both are subordinates of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the dispute has arisen over the collection of the taxes on the sandfields at Chinshan.

The Customs situation is unchanged. Th.* Cantonese believe that the British Consul-General, Sir James Jamieson, should postpone his leave of absence in order to assist in bringing about a compromise on the matter, as they consider that he is friendly to the Cantonese.

The Japanese Consul-General, Mr. Arnau, becomes the Senior Consul upon Sir James Jamieson leaving.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Daring Attack on The British Steamer Hydrangea: Vessel

Looted and Abandoned.

PIRATES AS passengers.

Canos Condition.

Peking, Jan. 3.Conditions in Canton remain

unchanged. The city is quiet.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

100 BERLIN METAL FACTORIES AT A

STANDSTILL.

Berlin, Jan. 3.One hundred Berlin metal

factories are at a standstill as a result of a lockout of 130,00© workers, who refused to consent to a reduction of ٦vages.—Reuter. ٠

Hongkong, Dec. 28.The British steamer Hydrangea,

voyaging to Swatow from Hongkong, was pirated last night.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Hydrangea left Hongkong yesterday afternoon with 500 Chinese passengers and 300 tons of cargo. At about seven in the evening, at a given signal, the pirates, who were armed and were distributed over the ship as saloon as well as deck passengers, surprised the Indian guard whom they disarmed. They then rushed to the saloon, where the captain and officers were dining. The pirates soon gained control of

which their pilot navigated to Bias Bay, where the Hydrangea ١١٠as grounded and the pirates escaped to the shore. The passengers were ransacked and the steamer was looted and abandoned at four this morning. There ١vere no casualties. ٦١he pirates did not harm the British officers, to whom they offered oranges and cigarettes and even a blanket.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

the steamer.

Japanese Foreign Minister Optimistic.

for

Fascist¡ Volunteers Under Fire for the First Time.

Rome, Dec. 30 :—It is announced that the Italian columns in Tripoli have gained three brilliant ٦uctories over the rebel Mahallas in the zone between Misurala and Nalut. . The rebels left many dead on the fielcl and also considerable booty.—Reuter.

Berlin, Jan. 3 :—Herr Hermann, the Minister of the Interior in the Socialist Goverment of Thuringia, has been

Weimar on a' charge of in of

arrested atbeing implicated in illegal practices connection with the appointment Socialist officials.—Renter.

of

Cocanada, Jan. 2 ■—The National Congress has concluded after deciding to appoint a board for the purpose of popularizing the use of Khaddar or homespuns throughout India.. The Congress passed a resolution, expressing the opinion that the suffering of Indians abroad cannot be remedied until Swaraj has been achieved. Mr. Mohamed Ali, in his final speech, dwelt on the prospect of attaining Swaraj during the ensuing year.— Reuter.

Geneva, Jan. 1 :—111 consequence the heavy snowfall Switzerland is experiencing the biggest avalanches for a century. Five persons have been killed and 23 injured in five days. Sixty buildings have been destroyed, many forests swept away, large numbers of cattle killed and communications interrupted.—Reuter.

Peking, Dec. 29 :—According to telegrams from Hinking, Fengtiefn, about 150 bandits appeared at Mouchi on the 25th instant and completely looted that village. The loss is reported to be verv great, Mouchi is situated between Hinking and Hushung.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Baron Ijuin, the Minister Foreign، Affairs of Japan)

The 12th Year of Taisho (1923) could not be said to liave been a liappy year, but we may look forward witli optimism. For Japan, the memory of the unprecedented earthquake disaster cannot be wiped out. looking around oni the world we realize that the equilibrium of international relations, disturbed five years ago, may not be easily restored. All the countries are faced with difficult problems of some sort, though the area and degree may differ, and the people of all tlie nations do not feel at ease. Some of these problems could not be escaped؛ sone may be. . due to the effect of the great war, and in trying conditions.

ج ذه دجي؛: :¡ Operations w re begun on Decern-٨نما ?1ة an equal^use o trouble ستم her 13 when five columns set ot for

discord 111 national life. If these ؛be interior, two for Misurata, two for troubles are to continue n the coin- Zliten pud one for Garian. Tliese Illg year, ٢، --------anxiety. Rut all the ntions ■( without dGubt trying to break through ل;;;نة٦ااط٦ل the present situation. . ٠١' '١ are hoping to see the world at ease, nd to secure international peace.

. The "elements of an International ؛ ؛ Ration are ،،men” and “Nations”

mid so long as his is thecase, we ؛ must have a very low opinion of ؛: humanity if we believe their efforts

will have no result in attaining their aim. I, f

-a judgment. If the world will re ؛' alize the necessity of co-existence and .mutual prosperity, and if all tlie ; nations will put fortli earnest efforts

and exert their courage to escape the present difficulties and uneasiness, ami if tlie- rulers of tile Powers in the world will be wise and endeavour to follow the truth, the year 1924 may yet be the beginning of a change for the better. If this optimistic view is unjustified, yet there is no logical reason، to hold views of pessimism.

As I have stated 01 another occasion, tlie recent disaster in Ja.pan may liave an important effect in our international relations. Our people have been able to realize, and to express their appreciation of, the sympathy extended by foreign countries. The svmpatli.y of tlie foreign Powers towards Japan has caused a healthy interest towards tlie affairs of Japan. Appreciation begets good feelings and cordial and friendly relations, and ill- terest in the affairs of Japan begets knowledge. Thus, one good comes from the unfortunate disaster. The main element of this result lias lain in the speedy reports in، the press, a fact I desire to specially in ention. The atmosphere of tlie New Year creates new stimulis, and we have to courageously face the difficulties of the coining international problem-- Fastern. News Agency.

Rome, Dec. 29.fl he Arab rebel chiefs had made

their head-quarters at Benuilio, some two hundred and fifty miles inland frem Tripoli. About four thousand Italian soldiers were emploved in this operation, which was crowned with complete success. The rebel forces were broken, their strongholds captured and a considerable amount of war. materials seized. Fascist¡ vclun tecr militia ٦vere here employed in warfare for the first time, and an official c،Mn?Hum٠،p،،f makes special mention of their bravery under fire anti

much five columns advanced ly different بئ١ to ا٣حآ T routes through a trackless desert ell- ؛are ،"باا ٥11٦ دهـ

ll؛ al 'difficulties of ا٢عحالمائلملئ١ح٢ ؤ٤ All th n tions n٠g which wasscarcity1؟jafious kinds, chief am ح مل؛

of water. Runn n fights were camea “٠لج دon. against flying detaclnnents ofmounted Arabs, who harassed the columns and threatened to cut their communications continually through-

,out the long journeyAfter upwards of six hours’ fight- ٠٠٧(

witlithe )؛whencontact was ma ٠ ع؛.؛acccpt UI cannot,،؛for erne ,tine As fl d نك؛ ج أ٠ج١ -ent. If'the world will rCleaving many dead and wounded on the field and abandoning much rich booty.

I11 Benuilio several. Italian prisoners, who had been captured by the Arabs several years before, were set free. Among the prisoners there was also a ،،globe trotter” whose name suggests that he is cither American or British, though this cannot yet be said with certainty as no؛ further description of him is ؛riven in the reports from Tripoli.

The Italian losses during the whole operations were very slight. Up to the present only one officer and sixteen men are reported to have been killed, asd two officers and about a hundred men wounded. The boot٠v includes six field guns, five machine guns, se٦7eral hundreds of rifles, thousands of rounds of ammunition and several scores of horses and camels. To the Italian losses must be added many who fell out G؛n the way owing to sickness. Such cases were specially numerous in one of the columns, which encountered such cold that water froze in the barrels in which it was being transported. The difficulties G١f transportation ١vere so great that 7,200 camels and mules were required to carry supplies for this relatively small body of men.—Italian Wireless,


-*y****—, .——ح

JAPANESE PREMIER’SINSPIRING MESSAGE.

CURRENT LITERATURE. LAND AND SEA TALES;” FOR SCOUTS AND GUIDES.

Looks Forward to Prosperity on Threshold of the New Year.

MESSRS. MACMILLANS RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Count Yamamoto, the Premier of japan :—

In welcoming the fii'st New Year’s Day after tlie Earthquake, I send

meetings to our people. " Oil September I last came tile terrible earthquake in the Kwanto district. The disaster was unprecedented in our country and rare in the history of the world. It is needless to state how serious, a.nd. liow terrible was tliis effect on the life of the people. Immediately fter the calamity we felt pessimistic؟for our Liturebut th sympathy،؛؟ the Subscriptions have been made by tlie people of Japan and in foreign coun-

the undaunted ؛spirit of the people, has

be ____ of

Since tile great war . . economic conditions in

Japan have been good beyond expect- tion; our foreign trade has extended, various home industries have been developed, and our people have become, for a time, bewildered with good fortune. However, ٠ tliis industrial Development has caused a general rise؟ill pi'ices, by which tile ( consumers have suffered. The disti'ibution of )vealth has not been fair, and tile gap between poor and rich lias become wide. Tlie outlook O'f the two classes has differed and there have been minor risings. Dangerous ideas from outside have seized tlic cliance and penetrated to tliis counti-y. Such is the state of affairs that t is impossible to keep them out. During the past few years there has been development of national economy and an increase of national wealtli, overshadowed by the fear that the traditional harmony of all classed ٠! our people, and the national spirit of unity may be damaged. But tile recent disaster lias shown such fear to have been groundless, and we may feel quite reassured for the future welfare of our country. The real strength of a nan or a nation will always h found ill ail emci'gency and' our nation, as a whole, has shown in. its time of tribulation a traditional modestv and courage, and thc spirit of mutual lielp and co-existence. Indeed, there we have many points on which we mav reflect with pride. Our people have always shown, the spirit of unity in times of war. Tile last disaster has taught our peop'le sometliing of their social existence and I consider thi٥ a very big gain for tile, nation. Much wealth which has- been lost in the disaster may be restored, but it is a very difficult matter to re-establish national sp-irit O'lice lost. Fortunatelv that spirit has not been lost. The old year lias passed', and ill. tile comin.g year I hope, with you, to eideavour to cultivate the realization in our people of theii' social existence: to develop the spirit of mutual lielp. and cooperation ; to fill up the shortcom- ings ill. national education sliown in tile time of tlie disaster; to solve various social problems : and ,gradually to reform and develop the social affairs of the State. With tliese efforts, tlie deatli of several thousands of our people, and the loss of much: wealth may yet not be wasted and we may till'll oui' misfortune to happiness.‘ Eastern News Agency.

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Sofia, Jan. 3.—The Ytigo-Slav Minister, M. Rakitch, has left for Belgrade taking the full text of the speech by the Premier, M. Zankoff, on December 30, which caused anxiety in Siberia as M. Zankoff expressed desire for a re٦١ersion to the system of conscription؛ in٦ Bulgaria. It is hoped that M. Rakitch, who is a strong supporter o٢ friendship between Serbia aim Bulgaria, will succeed in blearing up tl٦e misunderstanding.—Reuter.

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London, Dec. 29 :—The Cunard liner Laconia leaves New York on January 15 on a world cruise to demonstrate the possibilities of the automatic .Sperry gvro steerer, with which she recentlv successfully accomplished a trans-Atlantic vovage. She will proceed via the Panama Canal, calling, amongst other places, at Yokohama, Shanghai, Hongkong, Batavia, Singapore, Rangoon, Calcutta, Colombo and Bombay.—Reuter.

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NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The British cruiser Durban will probably leave Shanghai next Monday for Hongkong.

The Portuguese Ladies Benevolent Society desires to thank the Shanghai Race Club for their handsome donation of $1,500.

It has been decided that the first Far Eastern skating match shall be held next spring on the Yalu River, Korea. Many representatives of Japan are expected to participate.

The Secretary of the China Coast Officers’ Guild gratefully acknowledges receipt of $500 from the Stewards of the Shanghai Race Club in aid of the Mercantile Marine Masters’ and Officers’ Relief Fund.

Colonel Moberly Bell, Officer Commanding The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment has been •promoted to local rank of full colonel. It is understood that Colonel Bell will hand over the command in North China on the arrival of a senior colonel who is due to leave home next month for Tientsin.

As was arranged, half the amount received trom the entertainment given by the Cossack ٠ Troupe has been sent to the Russian Officers’ Union while the remainder has been turned over to the King’s Daughters’ Society for the purpose of renting and furnishing a small house on A٦٠enue Joffre which accommodates three Russian families.

Hankow beat Peking in the hockey interport played at Hankow. The score was 7 goals to 4, but it is stated that the result was no indication of the play, for the Peking team was the more scientific of the two, and Hankow

two had the individual brilliance of players to thank for their win.

The Library Department of the American Woman’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Club rooms on Friday, January 4, from 4.15 to 5.30 p.m. when Mrs. A. W. Martin will give a talk on “ Current Events,” to be followed by a general discussion and a description of a section of India “The Land of the Moguls Conquered,” by Mrs. S.R. Sheldon. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the Kiangsu Educational Association, the Shanghai Bankers’ Association, the Shanghai Native Bankers’ Guild, the World Chinese Students’ Federation and the Shanghai College of Commerce are to be the hosts at a dinner given in honour of Sir Robert Ho Tung this evening at the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.

Hongkong, December 29.— ٦Vhile investigating a robbery in a Chinese house at Yaumati this morning, the police encountered five armed men. The latter attempted to escape from the building but were met by shots from the police. A fierce battle ensued in which two European and two Indian policemen and a Chinese detective ١vere wounded, while four robbers, three of whom wers ١vounded, were captured after a chase.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Hon. Treasurer of the King's Daughters’ Society acknowledges with thanks the sum of $50, and one case of apples, from tlie Girl Guides No. I Ranger Co., for their Convalescent Home; also $30 from ''Three Friends” for tlieir Convalescent Home funds in memory of Messrs. Moodie, Wilson and Di. naldson ; $200 from the Union Churcli Xmas Offertory for their Convalescent 1-Iome; $2 from Miss Meyers for tlieir General funds; $10 from “Anonymous” for tlieir “Down and Out” funds; $25 from Bishop Grant for their Russian funds.

London, January 1.—Sir Pelham Warren, formerly British Consul- General at Shanghai, left ;£2,518.— Reuter.

The Hon. Treasurer of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society acknowledges with thanks receipt of $1,500 from the Stewards of the Race Club.

The wedding of Miss Laura E. de Faria-Neyes and of Mr. Edward Hyndman will take place in Hongkong on Sunday, January 6.

The Hon. Treasurer of St. Andrew's Society acknowledges with thanks receipt of Tls. 20 tor the Charity Fund from the Rt. Hon. Lord Addington.

The death of Mr. M. J. Wells, manager of the Hongkong Cigar Store, is announced as having occurred on Saturday from heart failure. Mr. Wells was an old and well-known resident of the Colony.

Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, Chartered Accountants, announce they have opened a branch at Tientsin, which will be under the control of Mr. William Erskine Atwell, c. A.

The New Year meeting of the Kiang- wan Race Club will take place on February 6, 7, 8 and 9. The first saddling bell will be sounded at 12.30 p.m. Members are notified that all entries close on Monday, January 7, at 7 p.m. at the Club House.

Chinese health.

There are perpetual rumours in circles about the President’s So far as can be ascertained

President Tsao Kun is suffering from Bright’s disease, but there is nothing to indicate that he is in any different condition from what he has been in the past, and he is attending to his duties normally.

We have received from The General Electric Co. of China, Ltd. a very useful loose leaf desk calendar for 1924 with wooden stand, called “The ، G. E٠ C. ’ Daily Reminder,” with an apt quotation from Shakespeare ،٠ ، Tis a chronicle of day by day also useful wall calendars from the King Pao Sbieu Co., engineers and contractors, and Messrs. W. Z. Zee and Sons, hardware and metal merchants, Shanghai.

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Says the “S. C. M. Post” of Dec. A peculiar accident happened—؛ 29yesterday to the motor-car of Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Chief Manager of the Plongkong Banking Corporation.Hudson ,,'was being cleaned in its garage at Mr. Stephen’s residence on Garden Road, when by some means it started off, crossed the road and fell into the gully on the other side, sustaining considerable damage.

A reception was given in honour of Mr. John Prentice at the Dong Nyi Public School on the Rue du Lieutenant Petiot last week. Mr. Preutice, who has been one of the school benefactors, was received with a musical ovation from the students and Mr. R. C. Loh, the principal of the school presided, while addresses expressing gratitude for his generosity, were read in Chinese, French and English by the students. After partaking of tea, with Mr. and Mrs. Loh, Mr. Prentice received a grand send-off from the students.

The Rev. and Mrs. ٦V. M. Turner wish to acknowledge with thanks the following donations sent for the feeding of the Woosung coolies at Christmas :—Mr. and Mrs. Max Friedman, $25; Mr. I,eon Friedman, $10; Mr. and Mrs. C. Cambell, $5; Sam Joe & Co., $20; Mr. J. Norton Self, $5 and the Shanghai Butchery, 3olb. fresh pork. As the result of the collection made in the cause 200 families were fed and 240 bags of sweets were given to the children. Mr. and Mrs. Turner extended the compliments of the season to all helpers.

Hongkong, Jan. 2.—The American destroyers have returned from Canton. —Reuter’s Pacific Servive.

Tokio, January i.—Viscount Kiyoura has been summoned by the Regent to Form a Cabinet.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Osaka, Dec. 31.—A train which left Tokio last night was derailed between Suita and Osaka at 4.10 this afternoon. There were over thirty casualties.—

The Tientsin Rotary Club gave a Reuter’s Pacific Service.farewell tiffin a few days ago to the Chairman, Mr. T. J. Worthman, who is shortly proceeding on leave. It was stated that there are strong possibilities he may not return to Tientsin.

The American Association of China, on behalf of the Civilian Relief Fund, acknowledge؛; receipt of a donation of M.$io from Major and Mrs. A. Bassett', in memory of the late E. H. Murray.

Messrs. Hall and Holtz, Ltd,, announce they have in stock a special selection’of• silverware, breakfast sets, honey jars, tea sets, etc., and a quantity of Bewlay pipes, tobacco pouches, etc., making excellent New A’ear presents.

Mr. W. V. B. Hughes who recently arrived from Peking will now take up his duties here as H. M. Vice-Consul and assistant in the office of the Commercial Counsellor.

As already announced, an important meeting of the Building Fund Department will be held at the American Woman’s Club to-morrow, Thursday, at 10 a.m. It is hoped that all the members will attend.

The Hon. Treasurer of The King’s Daughters’ Society acknowledges with thanks the sum of Tls. 20 for their general funds from the Rt. Hon. Lord Addington; also $10, an anonymous contribution to their coal funds.

The Shanghai Lodge of the Theosophical Society held an At Home on Sunday afternoon, at 12 Rue du Consulat. A good number of members and friends were present, took tea and exchanged New Year greetings.

Tlie French “ Municipal Gazette announces that as M. le Bris, M. A. Tulasne, M. Speelman and M. H. G٠ Slieridan have now finished their term of office on the Frencli Municipal Coun- cil, the elections will take place OU Wednesday, January 16. '!lie ballot- ing to be open from IO a. m. to 6 p.m. that day.

The Hon. Treasurer of the Charity League acknowledges with thanks the sum of $500 from the Stewards of the■ Shanghai" Race Club, being the proceeds obtained for Charities from race meetings on the Shanghai Race Course during the current half year.

Tokio, Dec. 31.—It is understood that New Year observances will delay the selection of a Cabinet until January 2. Unofficial forecasts favour Viscount Keigo Kiyoura, who is at present President of the Privy Council, with a Combination of the predominant parties in both Houses.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Hon. Treasurer of the Ricsha Mission acknowledges with grateful thanks the following sums : — Anonymous $5 ; Miss Lora E. Hackett؛ Illinois, U.S.A. Gold $5; Mr. Samuel F. Drakeford $5 ; Miss A. L. Peet $10; Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Lacy $10; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Read $20; Christmas Day Collection at Service at Medhurst College, per Rev. H. Bunce, $19.15.

The news of tlie death of Miss Delta. Frances Eaton, whicli occurred on December IO from meningitis, will be received witli regret by all tliose wlio knew lier. Miss Eaton, who was a member of tlie staff of the V est cIlina Mission of tlie Methodist Episcopal Cliurcli stationed at Chengtu, was for some time in Shanghai, when slie was very prominent in social work carried on in this city by tlie Navy Y.M.C.A. She was also at one time connected with one of the largest Y.M.C.A. canteens in Paris dui’ing the War.

Mr. Sidney Barton, H. M. Consul- General, and Sir Ernest Wilton, who have been visiting Ningpo, returned to Shanghai on the s.s. Hsin Peking.

Peking, Dec. 28.—A Chinese mandate gazetted to-day pardons the Anfuites Messrs. Chu Shen, Fang Shu, Liang Hung-chill and Chang Ching-yao,— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Peking, Dec. 26.—The Pekingcivilian football tram met an eleven from the Lancashire Regiment this

. morning and were defeated by six goals to nil.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

It i$ announced that the wedding of Miss Dorothea Emily Curtis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vaughan Curtis, of Hongkong, and of Mr. Egbert A. Lees, of Bury, England, was celebrated in Kowloon on December 21.

The wedding of Major Arthur Lud- lam Cruicksbanks of the Royal British Artillery, and of Miss Isobel Maude •Garden, daughter of the late Mr. F. A. Garden and of Mrs. Garden of Troup,

Plong-Banffshire, was celebrated in kong on December 21.

The American Woman's wishes to acknowledge with

Club many

thanks the courtesy of the Shanghai Electric Construction Co., Ltd., in giving them the use of the advertising board on the trams for two days to announce the Community Christmas Tree.

Sir Roderick Jones, Chairman of Reuter’s accompanied by Mr. W. Turner, Reuter’s General Manager in the Far East, left Shanghai this morning on board the Kashima Maru on their way to Hongkong, from where Sir Roderick goes to the Straits, Java and India. He has just completed a fortnight in Japan.

Mr. W.A. Stephens has been appointed manager of the Nestle and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Company (London) for Shanghai and North China, and Mr. H. c. Shrubsole manager for Hongkong and South Cliina, as from January I, 1924. Mr. A. Dryver will assume control of the Company’s interests in Chin.a and Hongkong from the same date.

St. Joseph’s Benevolent Society (for Chinese) acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a cheque for $500 from the Stewards of the Shanghai Race Club, part of the proceeds obtained for charities, etc., by race meetings held under the auspices of the Club during the current half year.

The desire for peace is beginning to take definite form among many Chinese and we hear that a group of Chinese newspapermen is organizing a publication to be known as the Peace Advocate intended to foster the early conclusion of internal peace in China. The offices are to be at the Women’s Industrial Home on Rue Lafayette.

The Children’s Toy Service, held on Dec. 28 in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, was attended by a large number of children who had all come supplied with toys to give away to children in the Hospitals of Shanghai snd in Ningpo. The Very Rev Dean Symons, who took the service, read the story of the birth of Christ and asked the children questions. At the end of his address he told the children to form a precession and to take their toys to lay them on the steps of the altar where they were received by the Dean and the Rev. ١V. Robbins. This service for children when they can take a personal' part in giving their share of gifts to the- poor is a very pleasant one and it is hoped that still more will attend next year.

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January 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.

London, January 1.—The ،، Daily Mail urges the Government to announce the withdrawal of the Singapore scheme in the King’s speech.—Reuter.

Mme. Dieterich wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of $50 from the Union Church Sunday School for the support of the Orphanage.

Manila, January 2.—Several sharp earthquake shocks between one and two this morning woke up residents. ■—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

News has just been received Shanghai of the death of Mr. Henry Leitzel, of the Methodist Mission Taianfu from typhoid fever.

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Loudon, January 2.—The Siamese Minister, Phya Buri Navarasth, held a reception to-day on the occasion of the birthday of King Rama VI of Siam. King George sent a message of congratulations.—Reuter.

The Building Department of the American Woman’s Club has arranged to give a very interesting entertainment at the Olympic Theatre on Friday, January 25, in aid of the Department. The entertainment is to take the form of a vaudeville and the Old Family Album. The latter is, however, to consist of entirely new characters and different stories as those staged last year, but we can safely say that if they are anything approaching those already seen, the success of the evening is ensured. Tickets are to be had for $3. $2 and $1. The entertainment will commence at 9 p.m. sharp.

A most successful ball was given on Wednesday at the Navy Y.M C.A. by the officers and blue-jackets of I-I.M.S". Durban which took the form of farewell on the part of the ship's company owing to the departure of the vessel from Shanghai. The gymnasium had been very prettily decorated by tlie men for the occasion, and the' ship's orchestra supplied the music, while the guests included man-¿

British ladies and of Italian, French

ships' companies

American and representatives and ’ American in port. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended, for which the Rev. W. Churchill, r. n., Marine Sgt. S. Symons, Petty Officer ,J.H. Horell, Supply Asst. H. A. Oliver, Bandmaster Rivers and Petty Officer W. Davy are to be congratulated.

The dedication of the Young Allen Memorial Church at ig Quinsan Road took place on Tuesday in the presence of a large number of people while Mrs. Young J. Allen was the guest of honour in appreciation of her sixty years work as a missionary in China. The Board of Missions was represented by Dr. J A. G. Shipley and the Rev. Z.T. Kaung, the pastor, presided at the meeting. Dr. Shipley, said that he hoped the church would assist in spreading Christianity ii١ China. A short history of the life of Dr. Allen was then given by Mr. Van ٦١s-me and at the close of the dedication exercises Bishop L. H. Roots of the American and Episcopal Church gave the benediction.

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The Shanghai Branch of’the World’s Evangelical Alliance will held a series of prayers in the Universal Week of Prayer starting from S’unday, January 6 to Saturday, January 12, inclusive. These prayer meetings are to be held in the Union Church from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. and include the following leaders and subjects :—Monday : Thanksgiving and Humiliation, Dean Symons: Tuesday; ,rhe Church Universal, Rev. C. M. Drury ; ٦Vednesday : Nations and their Rulers, Mr. George Howell; Thursday : Missions, Rev. R.

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arrived from the United States on the President Wilson with Mrs. Judd and Mrs. Judd’s mother, Mrs. Hop wood. Mr. Judd will be Business Secretary of the Navy “Y.” During the w٥٣ and for two years after the close of the war, Mr. Judd served with the Army

T. Bryan; Friday : Families, Schools, ' and Navy Department of the Y.M.C.A. in San Francisco and the Bay Region. For the past four years he has held the position of Business Secretary of the Army branch at the Presidie at San Francisco, Mr. Judd will also be in charge of the Navy Y.M.C.A. religious work.

Colleges and the Young, Bishop Logan H. Roors; Saturday : The Home Base, and the Jews, Rev. W. J. Embery. A ccllection to defray expenses will be made on Tuesday evening. The business meeting will be held on Wednesday evening.

London. Jan. I.—Broadcasting from Glasgow has been heard at Flandreau, South Dakota, 4,700 miles away, and also at Minneapolis.-Reuter.

The members of the Courtesies Committee of the American Woman's Club spent a ven?■ pleasant afternoon on Saturday when they were entertained to tea by Mrs. Van Bergen to meet their new Chairman, Mrs. Leavell.

The usual weekly meeting of the Rotary Club will take place this afternoon at the Astor Plouse, notwithstanding the death of Dr. Julian

thePetit. Sir Edward Pearce will be speaker at the '' Griffins ” tiffin.

Paris, Jan. i.—Addressing the Diplomatic Corps at the New Year reception at the Elysee, M. Millerand expressed the opinion that it was permissible to greet the dawn of reconciliation and a definite peace.— Reuter.

St. Joseph’s Benevolent Society (for Chinese) acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a cheque for $500 from the Ste١vards of the Shanghai Race Club part of the proceeds obtained for charities, etc., by race meetings held under the auspices of the club during the current half year.

Hankow, Jan. 2.—A Chinese official telegram states that Mr. and Mrs. Hoff, the American missionaries who were ١vounded by bandits at Tsaoyang, Hupeh, are in hospital at Siaugyang. There is no news of Mrs. Kilen, who was reported to have been taken prisoner.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Mr. A. Strok, who has done so much in giving Shanghai opportunities of hearing some of the greatest world talent, has now announced that definite arrangements have been made for the appearance here، next autumn of John McCormack, whose tenor voice is world-famed. Further details of concert arrangements will be made in due course.

Hongkong, Jan. t.—Sir Roderick Jones, Chairman of Reuter’s, arrived here this morning. Captain Neville, the Aide-de-Camp of the Governor, boarded the steamer with an invitation from the Governor to Sir Roderick to stay at Government House.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

The Conductor of the Municipal Orchestra announces that tickets for the Third Subscription Symphony Concert, January 10, were posted to all subscribers Monday afternoon. Spine tickets for the previous concert were lost in the post, and Maestro Paci will be glad if any subscriber who has not received his ticket b٧ this morning, will communicate with him at the will communicate with him at Town Hall.

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the empress behind curtains plays her stringed instrument, will be in great demand by the Chinese. Li Tai-po is China's greatest poet—known as one of *،The Six Idlers of the Bamboo Brook,” and also as one of ‘،The Eight Immortals of the ١Vinecup.”

The Navy “Y” staff has a member in Mr. Wilber Judd,

The honorary treasurer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul acknowledges with thanks the receipt of $750 from the Stewards of the Shanghai Race Club.

Tokio, December 30.—The death is announced of Mr. Hironaka Kono, M. p., a former Minister and the leader of the Kenseikai Party, at the age of 79.—Reuter's Pacific Service.

Tlie Associacao Macaense de Socorro Mutuo de Shanghai acknowledge receipt, towards their ‘'Memorial Fund,” the sum of $5, from tile Portuguese Sporting Association, in memory of the late Mr. Armando c. Robarts.

Mrs. A. Brooke Smith, 97 Bubbling Well Road, Hon. Treasurer of the Ladies Benevolent Society acknowledges receipt with thanks of the following amounts in memory of Mrs. Wrightson :—$10 from Mr. and Mrs. Wakeford Cox; $10 from Mr. and Mrs G. R. Wingrove; $10 from Mr. A. Sing.

The general meeting of the French Association of ex-Service Men was held on the 21st inst., at the Cercle Sportif Français for the reading of accounts and for the election of officers. All the officers were reelected and the vacancy occasioned by the near departure of Dr. Fresson was filled by Mr. Charles Magy.

Nearly 200 local Chinese organizations took part in memorial services which were held at the Town Hall last Saturday for the late Mr. Ka؟n Chiu- nam, founder and former president of the Nanvang Bros. Tobacco Co., I،d., and several thousands of people attended. The proceedings lasted throughout the clay, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.in.

Tlie Hou. Treasurer of the Foreign Women's Home acknowledges witli grateful thanks tlie following con- tributions towards tlie Christmas Fund : Mrs. H. K Wright (Correction) $5; Miss F. M. Read $2; B.W.A. Social Service Board $50; Mrs. Prentice $25 ; Dr Selrnon $5 ; 76 Scott Road $5 ; F. M. $ro; Moira (In memory of Col. and Mrs. Kearns) $20; American Women’s dub$25;Shang- hai Race Club ftroo. The Committee wish also to thank the many kind friends who liave sent parcels and money anonymously.

Mr. C. F. Hsu, the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs, gave a dinner in honour of Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Bureau forjForeign Affairs on Sunday at noon. Tfiere were several speakers, among whom were Mr. Hsu, who gave a farewell speech to which Sir Robert responded; Mr. Shen Chu-shu, the President of the Bankers’ Association and Mr. P. K. Chu, General Secretary of the World’s Chinese Students’ Federation. Mr. Hsu En-yuen, formerly Governor of the Bank of China and Vice-President of the Chinese American Bank of Commerce and Mr. C. P. Fang,

of the Chinese General „f Commerce were also

Sir Robert Ho Tung leaves Friday by the

President Chamber of present.for Hongkong on President Madison.

The distribution of prizes at the Shanghai Jewish School was held on Sunday afternoon at the new school premises at 146 North Szechuen Road. A large gathering of parents and members of the Jewish community attended the gathering over which Rabbi Hirsch presided. The Head master, Mr. J. P٠ Jones, b.sc., said in his report that thev had two passes at the Hongkong Matriculation Examination in June, and in November they had seven entries for the Hongkong Junior Local. Next year they ought to have several entering for the senior examinations. The sports and scouts who had won the Rotary Club Shield and the Signalling Shield at the Jamboree showed the progress which was being made in regard to outside activities and it was hoped that the esprit de corps which was growing up strongly would continue to develop.

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A ٠ Chinese, who has a two years’ conviction ؟gainst him, was caught OU December 28 issuing counter it t n-ar d twcnty-cent pieces in the Hongkcw Markets. Information was given to tie Hongkew Police Station, apd Detective Sergeant Didis went along to have a conversation with the offender, with tlie result that, a.t the Mixed Court this morning, the accused, after oubly protesting his innocence,

as given, another six mentis in gaol؛ His exit from tile Court was some؛ what forced, and broke tile usual dullness and monotony of a Saturday morning’s session.

A Cliinese was before tlie Mixed Court on .Dec. 29 cliarged with obtaining money oil false pretences and with uttering false documents. Sub-Inspector Conduit stated tliat tile accused, a Cantonese, liad gone to a place ill Cliapci Road, and there collected $5.75 fi'om tlie occupant of tlie house, an tlie pretence that lie, the a used, was collecting money for tile Shanghai Fire Brigade to be forwarded far tlie relief fund to tile Yokohama Fire Brigade. Tlie accused gave an acknowledgment for tlie money on a receipt form headed Shanghai Fire Brigade. The police asked for and obtained a remand as otliei' cases are expected to be brought against the accused.

The news of the deatli of Mgr. Gennaro, Roman Catholic Bishop of Hankow, which occurred last week as the result of heart trouble, from which he suffered very considerably during the past six, or seven years, has just been received. Mgr. Gennaro came to China in 1891 and ١vas appointed bishop in 1906 at Hankow, ٦vherc he was instrumental in carrying through many good works. He also founded several hospitals for Chinese, dispensaries and schools in other parts of his diocese, as ٦vell as a college and a convent for Chinese women. The funeral service ٦vas held, at the Cathedral at Hankow, in the presence of a large number of mourners, after rvhich the body was taken to Kiaochao for interment in the new Roman Catholic cemetery there.

A Russian refugee named V. Aristoff, with a bundle of dried fish, appeared before the Mixed Court on Dec. 28 when Detecti١٢e Sergeant Repas explained to the bench that the accused had been seen bv a watchman stealins■ the snicked fish at trvclvc midnight last night from a godown in Baikal Road belonging to the “Estica” Company. After obtaining a description of. the thief, who was not suspected at the time he committed the theft,٠tlie detecti١۴e went to an Armenian place in Chapei, and succeeded in apprehending the accused, who admitted his guilt. A search was made of his room and some of the fish discovered. In all 52 pieces had been stolen, weighing 100 lbs. and valued at $70. The man was sentenced, to a, month’s imprisonment, and ordered to be handed over to the Russian authorities for deportation.

All action has been filed with tlie Clerk of the'American Court, by tlie Chinese-American Bank of Com- raerce V. F. A. Bowen, involving Mks. 550,000 and Frs. 550,000 which, in ؛Shanghai currency at the day's rate involved a net amount sued for of Sil. Tls. 61,433.32. Messrs. Shoop and Clialaire filed for plaintiff and Messrs. Scliuhl & Sclioenfeld represent defen- (lant. It is alleged that defendant agreed to purcliase on July 31, 1O1, Mks, 2 0,000 at Mks. 33.50 to tlie Shanghai tael., Frs. 250,000 at 7.15 on the same date, Frs. 100,000 at 7.85 on July 21, 1921, and Mks. 300,000 on December 3, 1921, at 42. It is admitted that defendant paid for Mks. 30,422.93 on Febi'uary 28, 1922, and

ks. 2,359.50 on December 12, 1922, and Frs" 11,915.56 on December 14؛ 1922. Plaintiff asked for judgment: of Tls. 61,433.32 and interest from Decem- ber 31, 1921.


The French Municipal elections take place on .January 16.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has called a meeting for this afternoon to discuss matters in connection

1 with the deepening of the water near Woosung.

Montreal, Jan. 3. Three Cliinese graduates of Nanyang University at Shanghai have, arrived in Montreal with a view to entering tlie service of the Canadian Pacific Railway in order to study Canadian railway metliods.— Reuter's American Service.

An Italian named Gello Alberto, aged 29, attempted to commit suicide in Hongkong on December 26 by throwing himself into the Harbour, near the Telegraph Company’s, offices. He was pulled out of the water by an

Alberto lived at the been

American sailor.Carlton Hotel, where he had stopping about a week.

Mr. A. Sorensen, formerly Consul for Norway, has appointed Sub-Manager of the Scandinavian Bank, Shaughai. Sorensen is relieving Mr.

Vice- been

Sino- Mr.

A. H. Haslund, who has joined the Board of Directors of the same bank.

Rabbi W. Hirsch will preach his farewell sermon to-day, at the Ohel-Rachel Synagogue, prior to his departure for Pretoria next week. Mr. and Mrs. 3imon A. Levy are giving a reception to Rabbi and Mrs. Hirsch at their residence, No. 86 Rue de Sceurs on. Sunday afternoon, the 6th instant, when a presentation will be given them from the members of the Synagogue.

Two Russians, V. Booshakin and N. Filippoff, were before the Mixed Court on Thursday, charged with begging, several residents in Quinsan Gardens having telephoned the police and complained about the men annoying them with requests for money or clothing. The accused were cautioned by the bench and dismissed after being informed that next time they appeared before the Court an order of expulsion would be made against them.

Hong Tsz-ging, assistant manager ٦ and accountant of the Yung Yuen pawnshop, was charged at the Mixed Court ouTliursday with themisappropia- tion of$io,4oo during last year. Hetvas ؛ also charged with the theft of various ؛ diamond rings and a brooch which had been pawned for large individual sums, Complainant Shai Suh-liang, chief manager of the pawnshop, discovered these facts and had the man arrested. He admitted his offence, and said Ex- cha'nge losses had accounted for it. When his home and office were searched byDetective Sergeant Murphy, a number of rings were recovered, as well as $1,130 of the embezzled money, the latter being discovered in the accused’s private and locked drawer in the pawnshop office. Accused was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.

The Rotary Club’s regular meeting on Thursday, at؛the Astor House, was of a more serious and quiet nature than ordinarily on account of the death of Dr Petit—one of its best known members. The meeting opened with an eulogy by ex-President II. B. Lane, who paid a high tribute to the deceased for his energy in pushing forward the Rotary Club in Chiua. Mr. W. J. Hawkings, the President, warmly endorsed all that Mr. Lane had spoken and emphasized the point how readily Dr. Petit had assisted him when he was first elected President of the Club. Those present then stood in silence for 50 seconds out of respect to the deceased and a resolution of condolence was passed to Mrs. Petit. Sir Edward Pearce gave a short speech to the “griffins” of the Club telling them to be good to the Club, to themselves and to Shanghai. The meeting closed with an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Hawkings to all members to attend a reception at their new home on Hungjao Road on Sunday .fternoon between 2 and ، p.m؛؛

Tokio, January 3.—Viscount Kiyoura, on a further request by the Prince Regent, has reconsidered his decision and will form a Cabinet.— Reuter’s Pacific Service.

Mrs. Brooke Smitli, IIo-. Treasurer of tlie Radies' Benevolent Society, ac٠ knowledge.؟ receipt with thanks of $25 from Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Maitland, in memory of Mrs. Wrightson.

We are asked by tlie United Services Association to state tliat tliey have received an anonymous donation of Tls. 500 in memory of tlie late Major A. V. Monk, M.c.

Mr. S. Yada, the Japanese Consul- General in Shanghai, in his New Year’s message to the Japanese urges upon them the necessity of entering into

Chineserelations with thecloser people.

Russian Benevolent ”'1 grateful

20 from Mr.

The acknowledges with receipt of $;٠: ٧Massey,

Society thanks

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___ , $5 from F. N. Bell,- from Rev. R. c. Wilson and Tls. 30 from Lord Addington the charity fund.

Ki.Tokio, January '3.—Viscount youra has apparently failed to form a Cabinet because he was unable to secure the support of the political parties in both Houses. While the Kenyukai in the House of Peers was prepared to back him conditionally the Seiyukai will not give any definite promises, except one ٠ of benevolent neutrality.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

In the ''Municipal Gazette” it is announced that on January 8, 1924, a School for Junior Boys will be opened at the Puhlic School for Girls in Yu Yuen Road. This School will be organized as a branch of the Public School for Boys, and will be under tlie direction of the Head- master. Boys between the ages of 6% years and IO years will be admitted, provided that tliey have been enrolled as scholars of the Public School for Boys, or of the Public Scliool for Girls, and that their parents reside at so great a distance from tile Public Scliool for Boys as to render attendance at tliat school a matter of difficulty.

San Loo-chang and Tsang Ah-sai spent the onWednesday night of the old year sleeping in a godown in Kwenming Road. But on waking at 3.15 in the morning they decided that a couple of boxes of Pandora lotion would be very suitable to provide funds for the New ١’ear. They therefore proceeded to evacuate the godown when the watchman noticed their suspicious exit. Calling a Chinese constable he had the men arrested. The two accused were brought before the Mixed Court on Thursday and each was given a year’s imprisonment, ;other larcenies against them helping to make up the lengthy period of incarceration enforced by the bench.

Tlie Foreign Y. w. c. A. held their regular Musical afternoon on Dec. 28 when Miss Mabel Jansen, Chairman of the-'Music Department of the Ameri- can Woman’s Club, undertook the arranging of tlie programme. Tlie afternoon, proved to be a very great success. Over 60 members of the Y. w. c. A. attended. Among tliose wlio took part were Miss Jansen, who played a very fine Cliristmas selection, while Miss Ellen Jansen gave an interes'ting address on tlie history cf carols. Mrs. c. Kardafkensky played some very fine, pianoforte solos and Mrs. Dimitriadef sang '.'Ave Maria” and other compositions. Dr. Scott added variety to the concert by playing the saxophone with great skill, giving tlie audience very mucli pleasure. It was also announced that tile next Musical ''At Home” of the Foreign ١٠. -w. c. A. will fall on January 4, when Mrs. Maitland, Chair- man gf the Music Section of the British Women’s Association will pTO- vide tlie music.

domestic scantiest.

The Russian, Kuhl Mohametoff, who was charged at the ٠ Mixed Court on Dec. 28 with committing robber with violence, and, further, witlr being drunk and disorderly, wa.s this morning dismissed 011 the first count, but sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment 011 the second charge1 of drunk and disorderly. He was also expelled the Settlement.

for good work, tliat extr.n will not be necessary.

The Acting Head mistress of the Public School for Girls has recommended that, with a view to encouraging pucils to remain at school for a further year after passing the Senior Cambridge Examination, or to pursue a special branch of study, an Extra VI Form be established, and that half fees only be charged for attendance. It is suggested that this project should be in the nature of a reward to pupils

staff and

that the opportunity of an extra vear’s study under these conditions would be advantageous to pupils in assisting them to select a career. The project is approved, by way of experiment, provided that only pupils who have passed the Senior Cambridge Examination are considered eligible therefor.

-CORRESPONDENCE.MADAME DIETERICH'S ORPHANAGE

To the Editor of the،،Celestial Empire.”

16 Wong Ka Shaw Gardens, January 2, 1924.

Sir,—Permit me to thank you for the kind and sympathetic article on the subject of Madame Dieterich’s Orphanage which appeared in Monday’s issue of your paper. At the same time I venture to beg space in which to further set forth the reasons why I am endeavouring to obtain immediate help for this very deserving institution.

Including teachers 34 persons are resident in the Orphanage at Siccawei, and, living in the most frugal manner possible, the cost of upkeep—rent, light, food, etc.—amounts to Mex. $450 per month, or about 44 cents daily per head. As stated in your article, no servants are employed, all the cooking and other work of the place, down to the most menial tasks, being performed by the inmates.

To meet expenses there is no definite income, Madame Dieterich’s splendid self-sacrificing work Subsisting entirely upon whatever is donated by friendly charitable hands from day to day.

It is true that the girls do needle- ١vork for sale, but this realizes very little, the demand for what they are able to produce being irregular and small.

Thanks to a kind donation، of oil from the Asiatic Petroleum Company a little warmth is possible, but.the Orphanage possesses only one oil stove, which has to be carried from room to room. It has no coal, no wood, and no coal-stoves for heating purposes, and can only afford to buy just barely sufficient luel to cook the meagre daily meals.

The furnishings of the house—beds, bedding, chairs, tables and other

necessities—are of the As a whole the conditions

are poverty-stricken in the extreme. Fortunately until the last few days this winter has been mild. With the bitter cold now setting in the plight of these girls and boys and their protectors becomes deplorable indeed. Furthermore, Madame Dieterich, as a result of her devoted work for hei orphans and of the privations which she has shared with them, is in exceedingly bad health.

In the hope of enlisting public sympathy and aid for the Orphanage I venture to lay these facts before yon

your readers. Our Russian ١ ٠ ٠ • It

many kind people in Shanghai who, having had a happy Christma.s themselves, will gladly do something to help at this time.

In circumstances sucli i the smallest contribution service, and 1 liope tliat who can only give a or less, will not liesitate to Donations, liowever small, ’

as these is of

: those dollar, do so.

. will be most gratefully received and acknowledged either by me, at the address above, by Mr. S. W. Wolfe, of the G. T. Fulford Co., Ltd., at No. 60 Kiangse Road, or (marked for Madame Dieterich’s Orphanage) by The King’s Daughters’ Society, 5a North Soochow Road.

Again thanking you, Sir, for your kindly and generous interest,

I am, Very gratefully yours,

Catherine Desnitsky Stone.

UNSATISFACTORY TRAFFIC POLICE.

To، the Editor of the‘،Celestial Empire”

Sir,—It would be interesting to Shanghai pedestrians to know two things; (a) what training is given to Chinese and Sikli policemen before they are placed on point duty in the city and (b) whether there are any recognized traffic signals to be given to, and by, the police? As one just recently up from Hongkong I find traffic regulation here rather remarkable. Vehicular traffic is far heavier here than it is in the Southern colony, and yet the traffic police are far less efficient, and the driving public more ignorant of the rules of the road. Traffic signals seem to be very little understood. If a motorcar or a riesha is about to turn a corner, the usual method of procedure is to wave the arm cheerfully above the head, or flourish it to one side of the car or riesha, but ،،maskee” which side. On two occasions I ha٦٠e been nearly run down، in Shanghai by presuming knowledge whe٣e it did not exist; it will not happen a third time, for ever since I have always presumed ignorance, and usually found my presumption correct. On each occasion, the incident has been, the same. The first time it happened ١vas a،t the junction of Bur- kill and Shanse Roads. A motor-car proceeded along the former road in a westerly direction. The gorgeously uniformed chauffeur, on، approaching Shanse Road flung out one arm on the right hand side of the car, and promptly turned—to the left. I, anticipating his turning to the right, bad to make a hasty jump to save my skin. The second, occasion was very similar, excepting that this time the offender was a broker’s carriage.

Then there are the police on point duty. In the meaner streets, such as the Burkill Road aforementioned, they seem worse than in Nanking Road. A policeman will stand up at a cross roads, beam bene١٢olently on the traffic, waggle■ his stick in the air in a ،،Hurrah,؛ bravo!” sort of fashion, and then confiscate a riesha coolie’s licence for not having the intelligence to understand his ،،signal,” after which lie ٦vill stand back complacently with the air of a man who has done a job well and knows it. Not by the greatest stretch of imagination could one call the Hongkong traffic police models of efficiency, but compared with some of the men 011 duty in ,Shanghai they are veritable paragons of efficiency. I admit of course that there can be 110 comparison between the street traffic of the two cities.

Y’ours, etc.,H. S. G.

It is well known that the ،،Shanghai Mercury” first published in 1879؛) has

and your readers. Our Russian a ٦ar٠؟ e circulation in Shanghai and Christmas falls on the 7th inst. It the Outportsk; it is, therefore, th< seems to me tha< there must surely be best means for advertising.

January 5, 1924.- THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.

LOههبح

ASSOCIATION FOOTBAI

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Shanghai Recreation Club (Home), r Shanghai Football Clu.b ................ o

Rees Turn Tables.Advantage was taken of Saturday’s

return meeting between the Rees, and Football Club, under Senior League auspices, to charge an entrance fee of

for Interport Expenses, and we are informed that the takings amounted to $i8o٠ Tins amount looked out of all proportion. tothe crowd present, as there were at least between four and five hundred on the S- R. C. grounds. The Football Association, however, with commendable discretion, were very lenient on ،،deserving cases,” and their action must have been appreciated by the beneficiaries. It might not be out of place to state that the Interport Fund is still at a very ،،low ebb,” aud it is to be hoped that the receipts from the game arranged for New Year’s Day will more than, compensate for the poor results realized last Saturday. In place of the ،،Whites” and ،،Colours” game ad٦٢ertised, the S. F. A. are negotiating with H. M. S. Durban for a return match and if this eventuates a four figure ،،gate” should help to swell the coffers.

and a win over the Rees, would have definitely settled the Championship. Should the “Blue and Whites” ha ١؛ e beaten the “Yellow and Ambers,” the two big Clubs would be level in, the matter of points, and the League be decided on, the question of “goal average,” thus retaining interest in tile Championship until the “bitter end”- a nice healthy prospect.

The “unexpe ted happened,” as the Rees.) playing on native soil, emerged winners in a featureless game bv a solitary goal to nil. That one goab booted through l)y Alex Sofoulis, was pregnant with possibilities, as in one fell swoop the Football Club wer'e de- throned flam the leading position to that of “runners-up,” ؛the Rees, by virtue of a goal-average-in seven games-of 3.30, to that of 3 for til'ة s. F. c., taking tile premiei' place 1)V a.n allot liifiiieinal 1 argil

Tlie Rees, to date, have scored 33 goals for witlr a debit balance of IO, as against the Club's 24 and 8, so tlie outlook is distinctly promising.

It will be remembered tha.t in tlie initial meeting in November last, tlie Football Club defeated the Rees, on tlieir our happy liunting grounds by

، By 0 وس ؟؛ agnation, can it be said that the meet ng twixt our HA ٩١٦٢ ا AC ٦٦٢ الرأ ٦١١ c ۴ ١٦٢٣٥two Senior League teams came up to general, expectations.. After the Box- ing Day’s match it was very “drab and colourless,” with barely a redeem- ing feature to cheer the almost frozen assembly. Without wishing to be hyper-critical, Saturday's game was likeunto “tinsel” to tire ''pure gold” of the ''Interport Probables” and “Durban” encounter. The comparison may be ewer-harsh, bu.t tlie attitude of tlie onlookers rather supported this con-tention, as they displayed little or no enthusiasm in the proceedings and probably sighed for “one lrappy hour” witli tlie tight, little team from the good silip Durban.

Perhaps some extenuation should be offered to the players, firstly on the plea of “too mirch Christmas” with its attend'ant late nights and, seco-nd- ly, on account of the almost arctic conditions prevailing.

It was, in very sooth bitterly cold in the open, a biting north-westerly wind blowing diagonally across the field, making 'the ball very difficult t.o control, and chilling tlie players to the bone sliould th-'ey suffer a spell of in- activitv.

Pavilion critics are very apt to take a superficial view of things ''in eneral.” If thev delved beneath the؟surface, even only a little distance', they would have found that the players' lot on Saturday was not a very happy one, and not conducive to good football.

It was. “cold cheer” bravin.g the elements “in shorts” and, all things considered, tlie twenty-two “muddied oafs” put up a rare tussle despite the adverse conditions. Still it is ''liuman to err,” and if comparisons were instituted between the “Boxing Day” exh-ibition and tlia.t of Saturday—what wold OU?

So much then for the matcli under notice. Disappointing though it may have, been, yet the result served a lim

٠٠Blue and Whites” by 1-0, thus brings the goal aggregate on a level plane.

Heavy Casualties.The ،،wear and tear” of modern foot

ball was much in evidence on Saturday, as Leslie Coulcher for the S. F. C. and S. Emamooden for the Rees, were rendered hors de combat and unable to play in this all-important game. Although taking the field, the Rees, had a big number of ،،crocks,” Joe Xavier, Turner and Sofoulis all limping badly throughout the match. ٦Vhilst in this connection, many were surprised at the Rees.’ Executive including Xavier in the team, as he was so obviously ،،crippled” that it appeared a somewhat suicidal policy ;n playing him. Surprise ١vas depicted on every face when Xavier hobbled to his customary position at left back, as it was tantamount to courting disaster to place him against a clever wing like Phillips and Dailey. He was, to use a stereotyped phrase, neither of ،،use nor ornament,” but still his sendees were requisitioned and imperative, for the simple reason that the Rees, had no one else to take his place. A sad state of affairs, but very true, as witness the necessity of the second string having to forfeit their game against the Maritime Co. S. V. C. owing to their inability to field even a semblance of a full complement. Had they been given their way, the above-mentioned ،،trio” would have preferred to ،،rest on their laurels,” but a sense of duty to their team saw them ،،in action.” Apart from Xavier, who was literally a. passenger throughout the game and in the second half removed to the outside left position—■ -Witschi falling back—Ernie Turner and Alex Sofoulis played the ،،games of their career.” Turner’s display at right full back touched the high water mark of efficiency. In the first half he actually occupied a dual back position and؛ did ،،yeoman work” wherever he went. He ga٦٣e a really “classey”

got 011 remarkakably ١vell ,with a “gainey” left knee. He dribbled like an artist but, eGuld not get in those slippery feinting movements so characteristic of his attack when in. ،،full bloom.”

Many aver the defeat of the Club to Leslie Coulcher’s absence, a big compliment to the inside left and one in which we are in؛ thorough agreement. Goldman ٦vas not even a ،shadow of his real self without Coulcher’s moral influence. The Interport centre-forward was rarely seen and wholly subdued. In the words of the poet the Football Club, without Coulcher were akin to a “rudderless ship in a heavy storm,” buffeted' about at will and with no haven in sight. That about sum’s up the Club’s forward display. Purposeless and ineffective they never touched that right note of harmony which spells success. No, they sadlv missed their dashing inside left and all followers of the game will hope that the injury to his knee will be righted before the Interport contests take plaoe.

Sofoulis’ Deciding Goal.

Of the play in question there

sounded the Rees. still clung tenaciously to that precious solitary point.

The score about represents the؛ run of play as, all things considered, the Rees, deserved all the ،،kudos” which came their way.

The match was a personal triumph for Ernie Turner, their right back who played wonderful football. He simply could not do anything wrong, was always in the right spot to receive the ball, and drove up the field with tremendous long distance clearances. Knight at centre half got through any amount of ١vork, ١vas a clever purveyor and rare tackler. Both Tordy and Marshall were tireless workers and had the full measure of the opposing wings. In the forward line Sofoulis, John Johannson •and Evans got on nicely together but adhere too much to the short passing game which against a heavy defence often ¡)roves ineffective. Witschi and Gus Johannson ١vere speedy on the ١vings but their centres were often miscarried by the wind. John ٦Vade in goal was as agile as a kitten sure in his fielding and generally safe.

Harris played so ١vell in goal for the Club that Leach was not very much missed—his sa٦Te from Sofoulis well merited the generous applause from the spectators. Gowan played a fine game at left back and used plenty of judgment in his tackling and returns. Brown was not quite so safe as usual. The Club possessed three intrepid halves in Meyer, Shaffer and Keith. The forwards both individually and collectively were clearly disappointing. Much ٦vas expected from Goldman, but without Coulcher beside him he looked hopelessly lost. Phillips ١vas extremely clever but

dangerous. Daily ami only fair whilst Price,

■with a little more practice, will de- velope into a second Coulcher—he donned the latter’s grey breeks.

Although many were prone to think that ٦Villie Clifford abused his

and slip the ball whistle, yet “٦Villie” was ccntainly Had Gowan ،،not guilty” of this charge. He nip-

never really Leslie were

little to ''write home about.” It was, in very truth “much of¡, a muchness,” and very poor stuff at that. The defences on both sides dominated the game, throughout, resulting irr the registra- tion of but ('one' lone tally” in the U-inety minutes.’ play. Tire first half saw tire Rees, enjoying both wind and .surr arrd they natur'ally loomed far more in tire picture than the visitors. As is usual with therrr, they took a loirg tinre to settle down arrd although pressing for tire greater portion of tire initial half, they never made mrrclr real headway with tlreir close-passing garrre, especially in a gale of wind. The only “velvety stretch” iir the rrratclr was tire penes trative work by Witschi on tire ex- trerrre left when lr'e forced a throw-ill close to tlie Club’s goal-line. Tordy placed so li.icely for Irim tlrat lie was able to evade Brow: into th٠ goalmouth.got off tlie mark earlier, he miglit ped in tlic bud very effectively any- have cliarged Sofoulis off tire ba.11 but that momentary liesitation proved costly, as the liome centre fastened on to tlie ball like a streak of lightning and shot instaiiter, tlie ball flashing into the extreme corner of the riglrt 11 and .post. Sofoulis was naturally “hugged.” by liis elated confreres and might have experienced similar endearments had Reggie Harris not brought off a miraculous save from a full blooded drive in the last minute prior to the interval. The ball was travelling at 'terrific pace, but Harris, with remarkable resource, shot his right liand out whilst lying at full length on Mother Earth and deflected the leather round the post.

The second half was even more desultoiv than the first and gave the spectators very little matei'ial < enthuse over. After a. quarter of a hour’s play, Gus Johannson beat, the “wliole field” and had only Harris to beat. Ill his anxiety to score, tlie outside right slightly overkicked, the ball. Harris rushed out of goal and a lieavy collision, took place, both “going to grass.” Gowan rnanaged to clear before danger was allowed to materialize. At the other end a lobbing shot from Goldman crashed against tlie cross bar and bounced into play. Price might liae obtained had liot Tolrn Wade with commendable proinptitude, left liis goal and kicked clear although performing a “circus” somersault tlirough the force of his charge. Minor incidents which lead to no tangible result cropped up occasionally but both defences were too good, and when “np side” was

thin,؟ approachin.؟ nnseeinlv tactics, and had occasion, to administer ،،warnings” to two players, with very salutary results. Impartial to a degree he kept the game and teams well in hand.

Police Football Club (Home) 4 Public School ................... 2

Police Fine Recovery.

Playing on their own grounds the Police did well to beat the Public School by 4 goals to 2 without the assistance of Jimmy Quayle, who was nusing injuries as the result of the Boxing Day match.

With the ■wind behind them in the first half-, the Public School enjoyed

to most of the game, Moosa, their clever centre forward scoring twice before the interval.

On changing ends the ،،boot was on the other foot” as the Force soon established equality through the instrumentality of Shephard who scored two lovely goals from the left wing. Big Munson then, notched the winning goal, and in the last minute of the game the veteran Watson put in goal number four, leaving the Police comfortable winners in a fairly interesting game.

Pridmore in goal, Clissold at back, Boddy and McDonald at half and Munson and Shephard were the pick of the Force.

The School were best served by ،،Benjy” Smith at back, Day at centre half and Tom Madar and Moosa in the forward line.

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26 THE CELESTIAL, EMPIRE. January 1924 ,ة.

The game was ably refereed by Mr. ؟troiig ١١٦nd, a good exhibition was from all ran 'es ١A bad miskick byCooper ٠٠' ' ■ ■■■ ٢ ‘ ٠هذجر j ١- ■دس-م-ع-ددع-د ألن ة؛- ٢7ا٠ع٠،~ ،١٠٠" دا ك١غ١غس١ا* زب٠لحمب٠١ا"١ ص

Engineers F. c. V. St. Xaviers.Tlie Xavierians forfeited two points

and a goal to the Engineers owing their inability to field a team.

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DIVSION „٠

Club Lusitano (Home) ......Jewish F. C..........................

Lusitanc’s Big Win.

The Club Lusitano defeated,

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with apparent ease the Jewish Club by six clear goals at the Hongkew Park. Thc ٦vinners’ forwards ١vere too fast for the opposing defence and played clever football. Mr. Jeffery ١vas theclever football. Mr. Jeffery ١vas whistle holder.

S. F. C٠ 2nd XI (Home) ... 3 Hanbury School ................ o

Club Win Easily.

The Christmas holidays found the School having to field a number of substitutes against the Football Club Reserves and their defeat—after a goal-less first half—by 3 goals to nil was therefore not by any means a bad performance. Barker, Hayes and Nash were the marksmen for the homesters. Mr. R. Herbert officiated as Referee.

St. Xaviers 2nd XI (Home) I Navy ......................... o

Xavierians Narrow Win.'!'lie second string of the Xavierians

defeated a Naval combination by a goal to nil at tlie Hongkew Park, Mr. brooks refereeing tlie game.s. R. c. 2nd XI V. Maritime Co. s V. c.

Tliis .game, scheduled for conclusion t the Widow’s Monument ground did not eventuate, the، Rees, being unable to fulfil their league ofiliga- tons.

The New Year’s Day Interport Trial Match.

Shanghai Probables ......... 9H. M. S. Durban ............ 1

Shanghai's Big Margin.'Fhe Shanghai Football Association

took advantage of New Year Day’s holiday' to play a return match between، the “Interport Probables” and II. M. S. Durban،, and as the ،،gate receipts” amounted to over $500, it can readily be seen that the game was extremely popular.

The Durban made one change to the team which represented them on Boxing Day, Warner taking the place of Baker at left back.

Many changes were noticed in the composition of the local side neces-

“in- “Probables” lining " ٠ ٠ ; T. w. R.

A. A. Phillips, G. E. Knight and J. Falconer; T. Madar, John Johannson, L٠ Goldman, I،. J. Coulcher and F. witschi.

Absentees lrom the eleven ١vhich beat the Durban in the Charity match by 5—1 ١vere Leach (goal) E. Turner and J. Quayle (backs) G. T. Crawford (centre half) and D. ٦V. Keith (left half).

٦١ ith an. admittedly , weaker com-

.tael mainly through a long jured list,” thc ،' ٠ ■■up as follows Sluis ;)١'ils( 1 and A. A. Cowan ;

bination, the success of thc ،،Interport Probables” on New Year’s Day by the overwhelming margin of ٠ goalstic overwhelming margin of 9 goaL to I, tliei'efore appear all the ore paradoxical.

Just why the lads fi'om tile Dur- ban went undei' so badly is a little difficult to explain, and is one of those, strange happenings which even the best of teams experience when least expected.

Tliat Shanghai would win bv tliis long margin was as far remove(! from

'tlioughts aslong margin 1...... د،،ع the average spectators’ the ‘؛two Poles.”

If the truth will out, a g'oodly per- centqge of the crowd anticipated a comfortable win for tlie Navy, especially when the 'teams face cacli other.

With a warm sun shining and the absence of anything approaching a

fondly cherished, and in this respect King then let Goldman through, and expectations were more than realized, with tire goal at liis mercy, the latter as 'tire standard of football throughout was of a very high order indeed.

Shanghai Lead 3-1.On the toss-up Cann (Durban) beat

Torry AVilson (Shanghai) the local side having the disadvantage of wind and a dazzling sun in the opening half. Thc game had not been in progress for more than four minutes when Coulcher put Goldman in possession well in front of the Naval goal out. Rinding his passage 1 arred ؛؛Lolly” passed out to Join Johannson, tie Rees.’ forward netting with a si rp left-footed drive. Play was V y ؛a٤ after this, loti goal b٦cing v sitl in ؛turns. Gowan was then pulled, up in close vicinity to tic local goal for ail obvious fonil, Holton، placing so well that a inelee ensiled in 'front of Sluis. Faulty fielding by the Customs ('keepei'” let in Watkins; tlie visiting inside 1'ight scoi'ing with a fast rising ¿hot.

Sliang'liai then returned ؛to tlie attack, Phillips, Kniglrt and Falconer keeping' tlie forwards supplied with plenty of matei'ial to take tlie lead again. The Naval halves and backs, however, defended stubbornly a.l- tliougli conceding two successive cornel's. A collision etween Knight and Legge, tlie Durban rig'lit lialf, saw the latter’s ankle give way, necessitating his 1'emova.l from the field, Thomas, by mutual arrange- liient, taking his place.

Clever combination between Johann- son ad Goldman led to the latter re- gistering a second goal for Shanghai after 20 minutes’ play. The Naval vanguard then showed a glimpse of Boxing Day foini and liad the local defence “in extremsis." Sluis was called upon to deal with some awk- ward shots and with Cann outpacing tlie home backs, liad the liome goalie not showed sound judgment in leaving his goal and puncliing away the Navy would have undoubtedly scored.

Back came the “handy men” and a fast low ground shot saw Sluis just managing to turn the ball round the post. It was “toucli and go” fol' Shanghai but with gi'ini persistence tlie visitors returned to tlie attack and Sluis only saved his cliai'ge from falling by tilting tlie leather over tlie crossliar. It was “superlative keeping” and deservedly .applauded.

Sliang'liai tlien had a look-in at the otlier end and f 1'0111 Coulcher’s pass, Goldman just missed tlie right hand post by inclies only.

A strong clearance by Ronnayne saw Cann pass well out to Watkins, the inside right running inwards and although ha١'iii٠٠ to shoot at a very trying angle !looking tlie ball on top of tlie upright.

A stabbing (11'ive f 1'0111 Goldman shivered tlie le-ft hand post and following up Coulclier rattled the wrong side of the net with a fast shot.

Cann got through nicely for tlie Navy, but Sluis 1'an. out of g'oal and cleai'ed in convincing style. The ball came to Knight, wild transferred to Coulclier. Travelling inwards tlie home inside left slipped the' leatlici' to Goldman, tlie centre-forward easily re- cording a tliii'd goal. This proved all the scoi'ing in tlie -first lialf, Shanghai leading liy 3-1.

.Naval Collapse مBefoi'e operations were again in

force, a photo of tlie teams was taken in front of tile Rees.’ pavilion, whilst a new ball was produced. With a l'atlier heavy leeway to make good it was lioped that tlie Durbanites would reproduce tlic form tliey showed on Boxing D^. It ل: falls to be recorded that fond expectations did not meet with consummation, as the Navy after putting up a game figlit in the fil'st fifteen minutes, collapsed most unaccountably and saw tlie local team pile on an additional six goals.

Flaying better football, 'tlian at any otlier point in tic initial half, tlic Interport forwards, with a fai' better understanding pressed very heayily ,and tlie visiting goalie liad a warm spell between tlie posts repelling shots

easily converted. Thc wk of Coul- cher, Goldman and Johannson was a perfect treat to watcli,. P'assing and inter-passing' whilst ti'a veiling at top. speed, they Naval stuff.” ' - ٧

rare form, and tipped a great driye from Goldman over the bar, soon after repelling a clever piece of heading by Coulcher. A beautiful run. and glorious

by Johannsofn saw tile Furban to (........................

THE NEW YEAR'S DAY RACE MEETING.

; gradually reduced the defence to very “ordinary The visiting keeper was in

The Scramble Furnishes a Fine Finish.

COVEEUTE WINS THE NEW YEAN CUP.

Shanghai racing devotees liad a drive by Johannsdn saw tile Durlian beauiiiul morning yesterday for the man again to distinct advantage.الث c ١١; ١لم ear's Day ¿aces. As usual, a Holton tlien, witli a well judged drive targe number oi spectatoi's were present tlie ball just over the local up- ¿ent and altogether a most enjoyable riglit. morning was spent. (-)vercoats and

Being fed more consistently than furs were the Ol'dei' of the morning, previously, Witschi put in some ex for tlioug'11 the sun was ou't and shill- cellent work oil. tie extren e 11 Ollie lef؛ ing with a fair amount of wal'mth, and a lovely 111 (Idle frcini him enabled the ail' was nippy, and ill the shade Goldman to score a fi'fth goal for' the cold was somewhat vigorous. Shanghai. 'The to'tal net pi'oceeds of tlie Meet-

Cann than lofted the ball over the ing will be don ted to the Shantung Shanghai goal Rut a few minutes lat Road Hospital for Chinese, the King's Falconer got w t chi on tie move with Daugliters’ Society, and the Shanghai a cler pass. ذ٩أع'اأ<ا٦١هأ؟آلاخجًاجا؟أ٦ال١ة War نبأ n rial ؛ s anticipated th t ٦١'"itschi dropped the ball right ill the a fairly large sum will be given to

'1 —-"1 a. '؛first-till e these Milarites.The most exciting finish of the

moi'iiing was provided in tlie New Year Scramble-the foui'tli race—Sil Colin and Re-organization going neck fol' neck towards tlie winning post, followed by Mid-Summei' Day at a similar distance. It was a wonderful finish, and tlie race almost finished a (lead lieat. It was tile moS't popular finish of tlie meeting, and Hill well deserved liis ovation, which was shared by Dallas and Wu.

The New -Year Cup finislied witli Covellite tlie victoi': standlight and King's Cross finisliing in sequence. At the start, standlight rushed into tlie lead, and by tlie time Loong Fei was, l'eaclied, was out with a clcai' lead of eiglit to ten lengths, wliich lie maintained practically until tine Monument, wlmei'e the field began to close upon him. Rounding■ the bend into tlie straight, he was cliallenged by Covellite and King's Cross, and in. a good race home' Connellite eventually won fi'om standliglit by three lengtlis with King’s Cross ail- other two lengths away’. It was a very meritorious performance botli for standliglit and liis 1'ider, Mr. Pollock.

The New Yeai' HiUldicap, ؛؛A” Class, gave Ataman a full length’s victory. Settrington led f 1'0111 Wood- ci'oft for tlie first quarter. At tlie half-mile post tlie field was well bunched—Coquelicot first in tile lead and Ataman last. At tlie Monument Ataman, commenced 'to come up. Coquelicot led iii'to tile straight followed by Settrington and' Kashmir. Ill tlic last fui'long Ataman led followed by Kashmir with Washington making up ground very quickly. Ataman won by a lengtln from Wash- in ton who finished a neck ahead of Kashmir.

Commandersilip opened tine field in the cliii'd ,race—The New Year Handl- cap, ؛؛B” class. Mirzapur and Vest- borg followed with Occupation and Love Star a little away. Commandei'- ship made pace till turning into the straight, when lie -fell back. It Was a good victory fol' Mirzapur, who finished ill fine style lialf a lengtli away from Vestborg. Occupation came third a lengtli from tlie winner.

Ill thc last race,. Woodland made a fine effci't, but could not overtake Peai'1 who won a stiff race by a neck, with Henryfield finishing tlmird, tliree lengtlis away.

The Results.The full l'esults ate as follows :

1 The New Year Cup.—Winner, $2.50 and 'tile Cup. Second, $100. Third, $.0؟. For all China Ponies. AVeight for inclies as per scale. ١٦1 Ilers of Two flat Races during lbs. extra; of More Thau ؟1 ,1923Two Flat Races (1111'ing 1923, 7 lbs. exti'a. ؛Winners .of any Derby, Iaeger, or ,Cliampions dui'ing 1921, 1922 ano10 ,1923 ؛ lbs. exti'a in addition. A Cup will also be presented to tlie

goalmouth and with a. drop shot Goldman rattled the inside of the Naval net for a sixth goal.

The Navy were outplayed at this juncture of- the game and witschi, Showing a remarkable tarn, of speed, after drawing the visiting defence, swept the bail into tire middle to see Goldman dash up and notch goal num- her seven.

The last two .goals were due to the handiwork of Knight who passed so well to Coulcher and Johannson that they were able to find the net with terrific drives, the Interport team thus winning rather easily by the pro- digious. roturn of 9-1.

After theii' previous clever display thc Durbans certainly fell below ex- pectatious but, nevertheless, put up a capital struggle. Tliey play very fine football indeed, but their one besetting sin is “poor marksmanship,” although beaten by a .wide mai'gin, the game was at all times interesting which speaks volume.s for tlie '؛handy men.’’ If tlie forwards could only slioot as well as they can dribble, tliey would indeed be ؛؛hard nuts to ci'ack.”

For Shanghai, Sluis in goal gave an admirable display and created a big impression. He lias plenty of initia- tive arid tlie requisite height of a Keeper.” Try Wilson showed that؛؛lie was equally at home at back as well as on the- wing. I hillips and Falconer lire wing halves were the 1'ight men in tile ؛'l'iglit place” and made few ei-rors. Knight at centre lialf put up, a sur- prisngly good game and should any- tiling happen to Crawford, tbc Selec- tors have a. worthy substitute in the Rees.' roving commissioner. The ill- trodnetion of ,lolin Johannson at inside 1'ight lias made all tlie difference in tile “inside trio,” as lie with Goldman and Coulcher are all deadly shots. Wilson will of course partner Coulcher. The outside berth requires some consideration. Good as Madar is many considei' Andrew Clark’s claim for recognition ultra-strong, as lie is ail intrepid wing flier and a seasoned player.

Mr. matc'11' teams.

il. F. Marshall officiated tine to tlic satisfaction of both

London, Jan. 2 :—Sir Auckland Geddes left for New ١Tork 011 board thc Majestic to-day to clear up affairs and to bid farewell to his friends in the United States. Sir Robert Horne also ،left for Ne١v York this morning on a five ٦veeks’ business trip.— Reuter.

Washington, Jan. T :The United States and Canada liave a.grecd to a reciprocal copyright arrangement

. which will come into effect to-morrow. Citizens of 'the Unit«! Sftates may obtain . copyrights in Canada nndci' Canadian copyright law' and Canadians vice V ecsa.—Reuter’sAmerican Service.

January 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE) 27

Winning Jockey. Entrance, $5. —One mile and a quarter.'

lbs.Messrs. Chow Bros.’s bay Co-

ve lite, Mr. J. Liou ..، 159—1 Mr. Dod’s dun Standlight, Mr.

G. A. Pallock ... ... 152-2,, Harry White’s dun Kings

Cross, Mr. Patterson... 163—3 Won by 3 lengths ; ٠2 lengths. Time

2.41 2/5.PARI-MUTUEL.

Win.748

232901723226

94

7٦٦

200180

PARI-MUTUEL.Win.

227390257

14254285

82401997

Mirzapur .............Vestborg .............Occupation .........Clever Kid ...... Jack O-Lantern ... Topliglit .............Toundra .............Little Minch ......Marygold .........Commandership ...

Place.321533363

4939544918518262

205

Allowances cumulative. Entrance, $5. Half-a-mile.

lbs.Mr. Toeg’s grey Pearl, Mr. C.

R. Burkill ................ 166—1,, Henry Sheng’s gr. Wood

land, Mr. Flaimovitch. 149—2 ,, Henry Moiriss’ bay Henry

field, Mr. Morriss. .٠. 152—3 Won by a neck; three lengths.

Time 0.58 4/5.PARIMUTUEL.

RUGBY FOOTBALL,

Covellite .............Standlight ..........Kings Cross ......

1 Arbor Day .........Ownership ..........Tommy Lad....... ■٠.

St. Dunstan’s Day Elevation.............Kongo .................Morisco .............The Beagle ..........Day Star ..........Conqueror Dahlia.

Place.938

54396313

707529

249382755

379584

301610.607.30

45.9010.50

1816For Win, Dividend... ,,Place ist

2nd 3rd

MEMBERS' SWEEP.ist Pony Ticket No. 850 2nd ,, ,, ,, 8773rd ,, ,, ,. 106Unplaced—668, 1350, 446, 961, 1161,

224, 1299, 594, 755 and 155.2.-T1E New Year Handicap, "A”

Class.—Winner, $(250، Second, $100. Tliird, $50. A Handicap for cIlina Ponies, Griffins of 1923, that have started in alt least Two flat Races. Tlie Handicapper will decide wliicli ponies are to appear in “A” and “B” Classes, and these will appear in. the Race Book together with their Handi- cap Weights. Entrance, $5.—One mile.

12.20

Rebate .............. .. 23 66 Win. Place.Citizenship ........ .. 228 464 Pearl ................ ...1066 1014Roman Kestrel . 16 56 Woodland......... 465 620Kerry ............... • 79 169 Henryfield ...... ... 292 400Pinmore ............ ٠ ٦٦ 74 Charles XII...... ... 119 221Golden Eyes ..... . 20 28 Bachelorship ... ... 225 228Pennsylvania ..... . اآل 139 Republicland ... ... 361 338Sunfire ............... 51 ٠. 114 White Marble... ... 46 115Day of Surprise.. 24 .٠ 60 Glen Fyne ...... ... 484 597Love Star.............. 550 953 Zigomar ......... ... 29 63

— —- Roman Merlin... ... 545 4662745 4867 Pennsylvania ... 129

For Win, Dividend ... $53.20 --,, Place ist 21.40 3669 41912nd 14.80 For Win, Dividend ... .$15.10

3rd 19.50 ,, Place ist 7.30MEMBERS’ SWEEP. 2nd 9.60

ist Pony Ticket No. 12042nd ,, 11733rd ,, ,, ,, 478Unplaced—444, 1793, 134, 1614, 335,

1473, 1002, 356, 1342, 740, 1330, 375, 928, 605, 1316, 292 and 1589.

lbs.Mr. M. M. Sokolofi’s cbes. Ata

man, Mr. Sokolofi ... 156—1 ,, Allan’s bay Washington,

Mr. Knoll ...................147—2,, Du'rgo’s grey Kashmir,

Mr. C. R. Burkill ... 158—3 Won by one length ;, a neck. Time

•5/٦ 2.09PARI-MUTUEL.

Win.1380

106376

59205

47178 •

4٠-The New Year- Scramble.—Win- ner, $250. Second, $100. Third, .$50. For all China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of 'Two flat races of 2، mile or under during 1923, IO lbs. extra: of One sucli race, 5 lbs. extra. Winners of Classic Events, other tlian Griffin Classic Events, during 1921, 1922 and 1923, 7 lbs. extra in addition' to foregoing penalties. Ponies that have started in and not won a flat Race during 1923, allowed 7 lbs. Un- placed starters in flat Races during ،1923, allowed IO lbs. Allowances not cumulative. Entrance, $5.— Three-quarters of a mile.q i lbs.Gilpin’s grey Sir Colin,

Mr. Hill ... ... ... 157—1,, Day’s wh. Reorganisation,

Mr. A.N. Dallas... ... 164-2 ,, K. H. Chun’s brown Mid-

Summer Day, Mr. p.c.Wu................................. 160—3

Won by a head: a head. Timeآ٠اآحة5٠

PARI-MUTUEL.

Win.Sir Colin............. 281Re-organisation... 154 Midsummer Day... 82

63117

647

31363

2153ئ

Wliite Knight ...1089 Koh-I-Noor ......... 5Henry V ............. 133

3rdMEMBERS’ sweep.

ist Pony Ticket No. 866 2nd ,, ,, ,, 17463rd ,, ,, ,, 1118Unplaced-644, 725, 650,

863, 640 and 368.

Ten-a-side Game Makes for Speed.Owing to so few men turning up on

Saturday a ten-a-side game was played. This failing to turn up has been one of the most disappointing features of the season, and has resulted in the keener men frequently losing games. It is to be hoped there will be a big improvement in this direction shortly. However if the field was small on Saturday it was keen, and certainly the bitter winds inspired them to put some life into their game. Colours eventually beat Whites by 16 points to nil، The scorers in the first half were L. G. Williams, Wilson, and Ralph, while E. M. P. Williams got over in the second. Two tries were converted.

A game has been arranged against H.M.S. Durban for tomorrow, kick ofi a 3.15. The following will represent the Club : A. G. Beynon; H. G. Burns, J. G. Williams, G. Murray Kidd, Milligan; G. Kliene, G. F. Gardner; J. H. Raikes, J. G. B. Dewar, Williams, Crawford, G. II. Mann, J. R. Harder, G. M. Cameron, L. H. Thorn. Any who may not be able to play are asked to communicate with C. F. Lawson (Tel. C. 2300) as soon as possible.

Mr.

5ل5ا 552٠

FOREIGN BASKET BALL LEAGUE REVIVED.

A COLD HUNT,

Few Start and Fewer Finish,

Ataman .............Washington......... Kashmir .............Settrington..........Woodcroft ..........Fitzroy............... Republicland ......

Place.142921050912S432118351

Jasmine .......... ... آة 64Woodland ....... ... 6o 253Coquelicot ....... 158 ٠. 244Goo Goo Eyes . .. 82 186

2672 3924For Win, Dividend $ 8.50

, Place ist 6.602nd 15.903rd 9.50

MEMBERS’ SWEEP.

ist Pony Ticket No. 1472nd 1537„ ,٠ ,,3rd ,, ,, ,, 1282

Full House..........Galenite .............Visborg .............Comanche.............Grey Powder ......Happy Fellow ... Pacific ................Ikoma ................Last Call III ......Dash ....................Happy Day..........Victoria .............

Place.473237140

117133

5425

113628Ï93

4244

28482

986

292

Unplaced—1184, 1305, 1120, 1488, 958, 991, 1483 and 426.3٠-The New Year Handicap, “B”

CiASS.-Winner, .$,250« Second, $100. Tliird, $50. A Handicap for cIlina Ponies, Griffins of 1923, that have started in at least Two flat Races. Tile Handicapper will decide which ponies aretoap- pear in “A” and “B” Classes, and these will appear in the Race Book togetlier with their Handi- cap Weights. Entrance, $5.—One mile.

4839$48.80

. 17.3029.6046.70

3120For Win, Dividend ... ,, Place 1st

2nd 3rd

MEMBERS’ SWEEP.1st Pony Ticket No. 921 2nd ,, ,, ,, 9613٣d ٠, >٠ ,, T7r9Unplaced—1987, 718, 1113, 874, 769,

422, 918, 1058,

lbs.Mr. Toeg’s brown Mirzapur,

Mr. C. R. Burkill ... 155—1 ,, K. D. Soo’s br. Vestborg,

Mr. Haimovitch ... ... 153-2,, Perchan، sgr. Occupation,

Mr. Quincey ... ... 153-3Won by % length; % length. Time

2.06.

,792 ,4٥4 ,996 ,17551348, 835 and 1700.5.—The New Year

Winner, $250.Third, .$50. For China Ponies, Griffins of 1923, that liave started in a flat Race. Winners of a flat Race of يؤ mile or under during 1923, 5 lbs. extra. Non-Winners allowed 3 lbs. Unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. in addition. Sub- Griffins of tlie Shanghai Autumn Race Meeting, 1923, allowed 5 lbs.

Sprint Race..Second, $100.

Seventh hunt: Laid by Messrs. ■ F. W. Potter and H. G. Elliot.

Start on the flats to the north of the Railway Line. Finish Xmas Tree Jump.

A very small field lined up for Saturday’s hunt, many intending riders, apparently, being scared o،ff by the cold. There certainly was a cruel biting wind coming from the nor’ west, and most of the riders were shivering on their mounts till they got going, when they warmed up. A start with a two or three miles gallop؛ would have been welcome, nut it was not to be. The field found, itself facing a yawning jump■ within 100 yards of the start. Nobody jumped it, though some ؛ tried. Dolly Dalgarno and Harold 1 Robinson started to wade through, ؛ but it seemed' to be a bottomless pit, ' and both had to get off and help their ponies up■ the bank. A. ٦V. Burkill ؛ crawled in, and the rest of the field ’ dragged through somehow or other, 1 excepting David Brand, whose pony ■ flatly refused to face it, thereby proving the intelligence of the breed. Quite a percentage of the field was left here, but the rest carried on gallantly and over the Xmas Jump. The high ١vind played merry mischief ■with the paper with the result■ that the field galloped to the right, and checked.

A holloa awav on the left brought them back through a nasty sticky ٦vade, and over the Baby Jump, a sweetly taken obstacle. On over the Epsom Downs, taking a dry cut thankfully here and there, until ؛the field rode into country right off the map. Bv now their numbers had dwindled considerably.

At last paper gave out in this ١vester- lv direction but a cast due east proved correct and. off we galloped at an increased pace, for we knew we were heading for the flags. After negotiating several fine jumps ١ve swung down One Tree lane and then raced o٦٣er the well-kno١vn jump “Hope” to the flaps at Xmas Tree Jump.

The card reads :—i—G. G. C. Harper 011 Mica١vber.2. —A. J. Rea on Red Surrey.3. —M. O. Springfield on Hairy M.4. —D. L. Newbigging on Zoulou. .H. S. Robinson on Flying Arrow—.؟6.—A. S. Withers on Night Raider. Heavy ١veight prize.

Owing to the inability of two of the original teams of the Foreign Basket BallLeagueto continue play, the Committee has found it best and necessary to rearrange the schedule for the season and to redraw it on a six team basis.

It is proposed to cancel the results of all games played to date and begin the contest again with a clean slate.

A three round schedule has been drawn up beginning at the Rowing Club at 5 30 o’clock to-night. Two games are scheduled between the Pub- • ic School and the Bowside and the Rowing Club v. the Blizzards.

Owing to the holiday season it has been impossible for the Committee to get in touch with team captains and managers, hence all are asked to accept this public notice as official and to play according to schedule as outlined below.

The following information should be borne in mind :—Games at the Rowing Club start at 5. 30 and, if two are scheduled, the second one at 6.30. Games at the Y.M.C.A. begin at 7 and 8 o’clock. Games at the Armoury of the S. V. C. which is the home floor of the Blizzards will probably begin at 7 also. In the schedule the abbreviations are as follows. R. C. for Rowing Club, Y. for the Chinese Y.M.C.A. and A. for the Armoury.

Revised Schedule of Games.

Rowing Club.

Jan. 3. R.c. Bowside v. PublicSchool.

Blizzards u. RowingClub.

4٠» ٠ Y. Squires Bingham v.Wildcats.

.٦ -- Y. Blizzards v. Wildcats. Squires Bingham v.

Bowside.,, 8. R.C. Public School v.

Rowing Club.,, 9. A. Blizzards v. Bowside.,, 10. R.C. Wildcats v. Rowing

Club.,, II, Y. Squires Bingham v.

Public School.„ 14. Y. Squires Bingham v٠

Blizzards.” 14. Y. Wildcats v. Public

School.,, 15. R.C. Bowside d. Rowing

Club,,, 16. A. Blizzards *u.

Public School.” 17. R.C. Squires Bingham 11.

Rowing Club.Bowside v. Wildcats.

,, 21. Y. Blizzards v. Wildcats. Squires Bingham u.

Bowside.•22 ,٠ R.C. Public School v.

1

‘28 THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, 1924.

23. A. Blizzards V. Bowside.٠’ 24٠ R.c. Wildcats u.

Rowing Club.25- Y. Squires Bingham u.

Public School.28. Y. Squires Bingham v.

Blizzards.Wildcats v. Public

School.29. R.C. Bowside٠u. Rowing

Club.30. A. Blizzards v. Public

School.31. R.C. Squires Bingham v.

Rowing Club.Bowside r>. Wildcats.

Feb. 4. Y. Public School v.Bowside.

Squires Bingham -v.Wildcats.

IT. Y.

R.C.'

Squires Bingham u. Wildcats.

Bowside v. PublicSchool

12. Blizzards ٩٠. RowingClub.

14. R.C. Squires Bingham v. Bowside.

Public School v.Rowing Club,

Feb. 15. Y. Wildcats v. Blizzards.18. Y. Squires Bingham

u. Public School.’’ 19. R.C. Wildcats v. Rowing

' Club.Bowside ٩٠. Blizzards.

٠٠ 21. R.C. Bowside v. Rowing Club.

22. Y. Squires Bingham ■v. Blizzards.

Wildcats ٦>. Public School.

25. Y. Squires Bingham •v.Rowing Club.

Public School v.Blizzards.

ؤع 26. R.C. Wildcats v. Bowside.’٠ 27. A. Blizzards v. Rowing

Club.

HONGKEW GOLF CLUB.

Monthly Cup Competition.

Following is the result of the December Cup competition, held from 15 to 31 December. Conditions :—Medal play, 18 holes-.

J, M. c. Lopes...... ... 94 10=84*H. Collaco............. ... 92 4=88A. M. Collaco ...... ... 97 7=90*Winner of Metlal and 2nd leg 1

Cup.Members are notifie٣l that the Janu

ary competition will be held on Sunday, 20th inst.,when the new handicap will come into effect.

The ،، Knock-out ” Competition.The first, round of the above com

petition was held during the New Year holidays, only three pairs have played. Members unable to play on week days are requested to plav on Sunday, 6th inst.

The drawing for the second round will take place on Sunday, 6th inst. at the Flongkew Park at 12, noon, and competitors are requested topresent.

Following was the result of the first round :—

A. M. Collaco beat S. Luz.A. E. Collins beat C. M. Sequeira.A. Encarnacao beat J. M. Souza.

Annual Report and Statement of Account.

These have been posted to Members on Thursday, 3rd inst. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Club Lusitano de Shanghai on Tuesday the Sth inst., when a full attendance is requested.

The '،Shanghai Mercury” (first published in 1879) is a family newspaper delivered to most residences in Shanghai every evening; therefore it is the best means for advertisers to make their wants known.

LAW REPORTS,

INSURANCE COMPANIES AMALGAMATE.

Shanghai Life and China Mutual Transfer to Sun Company.

they had had their chance ؛to come had they wished to do so.

Mr. Mossop addressed the Court very briefly, his application being similar to the two previous applications.

His Lordship reserved his decision till Thursday morning.

dissent. The ,same consider atiansl apply as to the other company, and I sanction the scheme.

His Lordship said the formal orders would lia٦٠e to be drawn up.

Sanctioned by the British Supreme Court.

A DEAL IN BULLION BROKERAGE.

Application was made in II. B. M.Supreme Court 011 Monday, before

Turner, for theto the agreement ua ٥ ’٥

judge Sir bKinuer 'lumen, in Judge Sil" Skinner TurnerJ for tlic غ b- ل١ل٠ ارإ٦تاعللىدرل ا٠؛أل“.ا '-ا“ دا'ل،ال - Court's sanction to tile agreement دالال’ ٥ d'i Inc ندلالل١لل،لح jutigmcni. ا‘,' made last year between tlie Shanghai me am unaiie ده Line onanghailife Insuraice Company, Ltd؛ a dthe ثسد هلسجسسد company, .لمى., aim Suu Life Assurance Company of £ عة ةللللأل jVJLutoai Lie insurance Canada, 'ب their proposed Company xor toe poll's sanction toamalgamation. toe agreement mane Decween tnose

Mr. I.ipscn, Ward appeared fol. the two companies aim the Sun Life Ill- petitioning Company, Mr. A. G. guranee .company of Canada last year Mossop far tile Sun Life of Canada, lor the purposes of amalgamation :٦ and II. G. H. Wright for the Chin’ Till IS a petition for sanction by Mutual Life Insurance Compa.ny, which the Court of an arrangement under latter Company, it was stated, controls section 121. of tlie Hongkong Com- the Slianghai Life Insurance, and took pallies’ Urdinance of ل9لال whereby tlie out a similar application.

Mr. Ward said the petition was brought far the sanction of the Court to an arrangement made between tlie

hanghai .Life Assurance Company, its members, creditors and policy holders, in an agreement made between the Sun Life of Canada and tlie Com- pally, dated December 20, 1922, in which agreement tlie whole of tile business of the Shanghai Company is to be transferred to the Sun Life. Nominally tlie petitioning Company was controlled by tlie Cliina Mutual, and a S'imilar petition liad been filed by tliat Company. Counsel went on to describe the procedure undei- .Sec- tion 121, and went on to stat'e that meetings were lield untlcr an order by the coui't of creditors, holders of current policy, and otlier classes of meiribers of the Company. The term.s of tlie agreement read provided for tlie issue to individual policy holders of a certificate whereby the Su.11 Life of Canada estimated the liability of eacli policy liolder. A separate account was to be kept by tlie Sun Life of Ca.nada for the Shanghai business. No steps had yet been taken to wind up the Shaiiigliai Life Insurance Company's life policies which mature between Januai-y I, 1923, and the closing of the separate accounts. The Sun Lite undertook to pay any deferi'ed profits at the rate of one per cent, of the sum insured, in respect of each premium since January T, 1920, subject to a special reduction if tlie consultative part showed that the profits earned dicl. not justify such payment.

In. reply to liis Lordship, Mr. Ward admitted that the percentage of policy holders in attendance at the meetings was a very small one, but tliose in attendance lrad agreed to the amalgamation, and he pointed out that it ١vas laid down that tlie course had to have tlie sanction of tlnreeffourths of tlie pole liolders attending the meetings, and not three-fourths of tlie policy holders in tlie Company. Policy holders were separated all over the world, and it was, of course, impossible to obtain a very large attendance at meetings. _____ ___ ___

Mr. Wright stated tliat lis applica- Higli Court in England and has the ap^i-oval of tlie Government of India'; and tlie Canadian authorities, acting no doubt from the point of view of tine policy liolders in the Sun Life Company, have sanctioned the sell erne.

I have studied tlie scheme as far as I can, mainly from the point of view of the policy holds, as was specially noted by Mr. George King in his exhaustive acturial report:. It seems to me that both in the matter .of reserve and bonuses this class will be better 'off under the arrangement than before, and in addition there will be behind each policy the great strength of the Sun Life Company. I sanction time scheme.

As regards tlie cliina" Mutual, I have to note tliat one dissentient voice had been heard, but nothing

lings lnad been widely advertised and more has. been done to emphasize that

and Mr. Ô. ¿٠ Wright for. the ChinaMutual !.ife Insurance Coinpan؛, hie ١ the Court of ail

nusiness of the petiitioning Company IS to be transferred .to the ساال‘ Lite Assurance Co. of Canada. The ar-- rangement is contained in .a lengtlry agreement between tire two corrr- panics rrrrder date December 20, 1922.

Directions were obtained from this Court in September last as to the holding of. tire necessary meetings in support ( ?) and these meetings have been held in accordance with those directions and tire arrangement was unanimously approved at all the meetings. No opposition was offered to the petitiorr before the Court -",I in

ew of the duty restirrg upon the Court in considering this application I .deemed it necessary to read the particulars somewhat nnore carefully.

r have to be satisfied that the statutory agreement requirements have been fulfilled, that the officers and members in a'ttendance at the meetings acted bona fide, and were fairly representative of the class concerned؛ and that the arrangement is such as a man of business would reasonably approve; and fair and reasonable in regard to the diff.erent claims. It is obvious that the persons concerned in, a matter like tlnis are (1) ths shareholders and (2) tine policy holders. The former are well a le to look after themselves, and they approve the scheme. The policy holders have to be specially regarded, and it IS apparent to me that they seem not to have been at all well represented ar tine meeting. But no suggestion has been made to me that the whole of this matter was anything but entirely boiia fide and is the result of very careful and elaborate thought on the part of all concerned. I know that mammy of the policy holder would not and could not understand the nature of tlmis scheme, but I further know that they get under it tine strength of tine Sun Life Company.

Then I have the report before me of three actuaries (an independent one as required by an Act in Eng- land) as to tine value of the schern from a policy holder’s point of view, and then I lnave the fact that this scheme has been sanctioned in the

tion was very similar to thait so fully outlined by Mr. Lipson Ward. The China. Mutual Company ٦vere transferring al! their business ١vith the exception of ,their fir؟ insurance, of which, however, they did very little.

In reply to his Lordship’s remark that this being the case the Company would not necessarily be driven ٧٥ liquidation, Mr. Wright admitted 'the observation, but said they most probably ٦vould go into liquidation.

His I.ordship asked whether the policy holders had been fairly represented at the meetings held, to decide upon this course. Mr. Ward replied that they had been represented as fairly as possible, though he admitted only a very small percentage, —58 out of ٠t8oo—had attended. He pointed out, however, that the meet-

Tls. 200,000 Claimed a، Damages For Breach of Contract.

In FI. B. M. Supreme Court on Thursday, before His Honour Judge Sir Skinner Turner, Hayley Morris and ١Villiam Mcgregor claimed from John Benavitch the sum of Tls. 200,000, damages for breach of contract, the said contract being dated November 22nd, 1920, whereby plaintiffs and the defendant associated themselves, each with the other, in business of bullion exchange broking.

Mr. R. G. McDonald appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. R. F. C. Master for defendant.

Pleadings were ordered.

A NEW SOLICITOR.

Mr. Arthur Covey Admitted to Practice in H. B. M. Court،.

A new solicitor was admitted by Judge Sir Skinner Turner to practice in H.B.M. Supreme Court in Shanghai, on Mondav.

The Crown Advocate (Mr. H. P. Wilkinson) in introducing Mr. Arthur Covey to the Court, said Mr. Covey had a very distinguished official record. He was admitted to the Supreme Court Adjudicature in England in

,1894. For eleven years he was Assistant Colonial Secretary on the Gold Coast, and in the political department of Northern Nigeria, and he afterwards practiced in Uganda. They all knew that only a year ago he took up a temporary post as acting Chief Clerk and subsequently Actingregistrar of this Court.

His Lordship : He is well known to me, and I am very glad to admit him to practice on our role.

SALE OF A MOTOR LORRY.

Comp dore's Order Dishonoured ؛ Supreme Court Sequel.

Phillippe Osterberger, manager and proprietor of the Grand Garage Francais, in H.B.M. Supreme Court yesterday, before His Honour .Judge Peter Grain, claimed from W. Poignand and T. E. Poignand the sum of Tls. 300, being the balance due for the purchase of a Renault motor lorry, sold and delivered to the defendants. Plaintiff was represented by Mr. H. Browett.

Plaintiff stated that he sold defendants the car for the sum of Tls. 2,100, and they had paid him Tls. 1,800. On November 15 last they gave him a compradore’s order for the rest of the purchase price, amounting to the Tls. 300 claimed for to-day, but the order was dishonoured.

Defendants failed to put in an appearance and judgment was granted with costs.

The "Celestial Empire” (first published in 1874) is the weekly edition of the "Shanghai Mercury,” and has a large Outport circulation amongst the Consular, Customs and Postal officials, Missionaries, etc.— Advertisers shmtald note this. It contains about 60 pages.

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.janua.ry 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EH. 29

SPANNERS USED AS MISSES

Amazing Story of Fighting on Ship in Shanghai Harbour.

MALTESE FIREMEN CHARGED,

owner with dependable figures on het Engineer came on deck, staggering deadweight, speed, fuel consumption، along as if dazed and ٦vith his head

covered in blood. He told witness and the Second Officer that the firemen were killing the Chief Engineer. At this witness threw off his coat، called out to the other deck officers, and was followed by them into the engine room. Arri٦٣ed there he sa١v five of the men standing quietly with their hands behind their backs, and he believed that they were concealing implements in this way. The Chief

،٠ Rubbish.”Ghircop at tliis point, alleged

Chief Engineer,

Seven Maltese firemen of the s.s، Rio Azul were charged in II. B. M. Police Coui't before ;.Mr. G'. w. Ring I oil Monday witli doing grievous bodily liai'm to the vessel's Chief Engineer Third Engineer, and Fourth Engineer. The accused were :

Suiyi Baldacchino, Carmelo Chircop, Emmanuel Zara, Emmanuel I Vella, Emanuel Criberras, Joseph Busitill, all George Gotli.

The complainants were J. T. Crozier, Chief Engineer, J. w. Geoi-ge, Tliird Engineer, and w. Prioi-, Fourth En- gineer.

It was alleged tlie offence took place at seven o’clock 0'11 Saturday 11101-11- ing• /

Impossible to Get an Interpreter.

Mr. Eeddon stated that it had been impossible 'to procure a Maltese inter- peter, but as most of tile defendants could speak a little English he asked his Worship to proceed with time case, ،)lie of tlie accused spoke Englisli, and Mr. Seddon suggested, he could interpret for tlie rest.

His Worship went on with tlie case.John Peterkiii, master of 'tlie vessel,

saitl the voyage was commenced at Cardiff, where tlie defendants, excepting two who were engaged in Port «aid, were taken on as fireman. He had. trouble witli defendants tlie whole voyage, off and on. He wished to lay a further cliarge against Clii cop, Criberras, and (Busitill for l-efusing duty last November, when the ship was leaving Astoria. Tlie ship arrived in Shanghai last Thursday. (Wit- less was not 0'11 boai'd when the assault took place.

Deputy Superintendent Woodfield, of the Sliangliai River P'olice, said lie proceeded to the s.s. Rio Azul and went tln-ougli the prisoners’ quarters. Tlie Captain called them on deck and witness told tliem tliey were in liis custody. Tliey went witli Ilim quietly. They wee all sober and can. He found oil their persons a certain amount of ship's stores and line bottles of spurious Scotcli whisky. He believed they were taking this to sell ill America; tliey were nt going to drink it themselves.

William Prior, tlie Fourth Engineer, said it was liis duty to turn the ell- gine room hands to at 7 a.111. Oil tliis particular morning tlie men were talking very excitedly, but when told to turl to they went down below into the engine room. Here they demad-

٠ed to see the Cliief Engineer. The :Second Engineer said they could see 'liim at breakfast, liut they insisted, and tlie Cliief was brought.

,Something was said which witness did not catch and then tliree of tlie prisoners struck tlie Chief Engineer. Iley beat liim to tlie ground and witless went to liis assistance. One

the called defendants

“Rubbish!” and had a hammer in his hand which lie “raised” at them. Also, he ٦vas using- bad language.

Witness said he did not hear the Chief Engineer use bad language, nor did he see him ١vith a hammer in his- hand. In point of fact lie ١vas holding up his trousers ١vith his hands, and they ١vere no١t available for any other purpose.

J. W. George, Third Engineer, gave similar evidence. lie added that when the men asked to see، the Chief Engineer they told him (the Chief) that they liad been to 'the Consulate the qgy before and “got no satisfaction.” The Chief 'Engineer replied that it. was nothing to do with him, and after some more talk three of the accused rushed at him. Witness stepped towards them and said “Cut that out!” They all tackled him them, and blows rained on his head and face. Witness remembered seeing the Chief on the floor ٦vith his head down. He went oil deck for assistance, chased by Criberras with a heavy spanner.

The spanner, produced, ١vas about two feet long and one inch thick. He lost consciousness on، deck.

Witness went on to say he had his head cut open, and four teeth loosened. The mate dressed his ١vounds.

donkeyman, citizen, but subject, gave ،Witness was

about to give the■ Chief Engineer assistance; when، Zara, who had a heavy iron tool in his hand, told him not to interfere. Shortly afterwards the deck officers came do١vn to١ the engine room.

At this stage the case was adjourned till to-morrow morning.

A NEW TYPE OF VESSEL.

Ship With a Blister.

Apropos of tlie above Police Come case, tlie following article from a Canadian paper is intel-esting

A little time ago tlie Britisli steamer Rio Azul was due to leave an American port bound for the Far East. That in itself was liotliing unusual, but the fact that tliis vessel is differently con- sti'ucted, 1'ias ar'oused tlie curiosity of many seamen. Lloyd’s Register has classfiel 11 er as a corrugated ship of tile monitor type, seeing tliat she lias lieen referred to as having ('liulges” on lier sides.

The vessel in question, when slie was due to leave tlie American port, was under charter for tliree voyages to tliis part of the world, and on her

_,__1 ______ arrival here it is expected that sine will0 tc lel kiCked the Ch n h رءت ل: ٠؛ controversy ,re- libs. Bu؛it 11 1 locked witness down gardng, h advantages „over other and kicked gim. Gog A٠dg, the خئل٠ي٠ the Far East On a donkeymaii, اشالياحاا tie ،assisti ٢٦٠ i£i٠

١ - ’ - - •- - ft. space, and when sine ai-rives in tliese parts these figures are expected to be exceeded.

It is said that tine Rio Azul, along with tlie Rio Bianco and Rio cla.ro) foi'm a trip in operation under the honieflag of Sil- William Peterson & Co., of London, and that three other similar vessels are at present on tine, stocks ill. England. . . It is saifl that tile design 'of thiese specially built boats is so reliable tlnat when one of tlie type is negotiated for the designer furnish tlie prospective

ance and took him into tire stoke- lnold. Witness tlien went on. deck for assistance, and brought down the Cliief, Second and Third Officers. He went to look for the Cliief Eilgineer, who had disappeared, and found him crawling ااال-0ااخة tlie shaft tunnel oil 11 is 11 antis and knees. ١١ ltness as: sisted hi ll to the engine room, anti then threw a heavy) ironspanner at liim. '1'liis was followed by a heavy iron boiler scaling- tool؛ about 3ىل feet long. Fortunately -.neither implement !lit anyone.

and such details before the keel is started.

The two “blisters” or corrugations along each side extend from the “run” of the ship, not being carried the full distance from stem "to stern. Besides those the ship، is fitted with bilge keels. The lower corrugation is located so that the top is almost on a line ١vith the propeller, and that feature is said by her master to■ favour the wheel so much so that the percentage of the Engineer was nowhere to be seen, but

1 come into , and as soon as he

the use of Welsh coal, is ١vas seen, Chircop, one of the de- 14 tons ; and to make 240 fendants, threw a heavy spanner at

24 tons are required. ,Such his head. Witness

ship is materially lowered. In making shortly after he saw him 200 miles a day her coal consumption, the engine room based on placed at miles

fuel

rushed to the figures are easily computable with oil Chief’s aid, and at the same time saw

on other tvpes. It is said that him grab a hammer in a dazed sort the speed of the vessel in bad weather of ١vay. He؛ said to him, “Chief, the is as fast as an ordinary model hull whole thing is over, I’m here and I’ll under good ١veather conditicnis. see you through.” He had not long

.A comparison was made with one said this ١vhen a big boiler scraping of these ships with a ship of 7,500 iron came hurtling at them from up tons dead١vcight, ١vhich had a register above, grazing witness on. his side, of 2988 tons, and in the difference it and just missing the Chief Engineer,

an This ٦vas followed by other missiles, and ■witness called out, “Hoist the police flag, call for assistance, and lock these men up.-” This was done.

Chief’s Life in Danger.Dr. Walter S. Parsons stated that

he saw the engineer officers shortly after the fight. The Chief Engineer

broken.abrasions, shock. He

had since developed strong symptoms Engineer

long cut o١٠er the head and had bruises on his body, but the Fourth Engineer appeared quite all right, and lie could find no signs of injury.

One of the prisoners at this stage alleged that the Second Engineer obtained his injuries by hitting his head against the reversing gear.

His Worship, addressing Dr. Parsons : Do you think there is any danger of the Chief Engineer losing his life؛?

Witness : There is always grave danger in cases of concussion.

TheSecond Officer, ٦vas next called, alleged

was stated tliat tliei'e was : economical featui'e in cutting down cana.1 fees ami port tO'lls based on the net register. ١

In ordinary lumber cai'goes the corrugations along the side¿ do not add materially to tlie capacity of tliese new types G'f ships, but with lathes and shingles in tile cargo they ca.11 be stowed tliei'ein, and while with grain, coal ami tlie like, tliey gain through the added stowage space in tlie odd- looking bulges. Greater stability at sea is said to lie provided nd rough weather effect is minimized.

Further Evidence Against Maltese Firemen, Charged With Assault.

George Abadge, the formerly a Greek naturalized as a Britisli corroborative evidence.

MAGISTRATE'S COMMENTS ON SPEEDY TRIAL FOR

BRITISH SUBJECTS.

Spanners, which they missiles and

The ease in which seven Maltese firemen are charged witlr doing grievious bodily harm to their Cl- ^ineer oflicers, on tlie s.s. Rio ■Azul,

as continued, in H. B. M. Police Court on New Year's moi'ning before Mr. G. W• Ring (Magistrate). It will be remembered that the accused are alleged to have attacked their officers on he morning of tlie 29th u.lt. while the ship lay in Shangliai Harbour, and to have assaulted then in the ship’s engine room witli heavy iron

, used as_______________ ٠— with their fists. The Cliief Engineer, Mr. J. w. George is

. still, in liospital, suffering from a broken nose, shock, and bodily abrasions.

Chief Engineer Perturbed.Alexander Patou, Second Engineer,

was the first witness yesterday. He : stated that at tlie request of the crew

he went 'to fetcli the Clrief Engineer. The latter was naturally rather per-

turbed, and went down to see tlie men ؛dressed only in liis pyjamas, witness

did not see tlie ac'tual attack !cause ؛’ uhei it happened he was round ill,

another p؛ir٠t of the engine room .giving out jobs to some of the men ؛

He heard, sounds of a commotion anti ' went round to see what was oil. He

saw tile Chief Engineer on, his back with the firemen oil top of him. He tried to interfere, but was puslied aside by time men', some of wliom told Ilim lie was “no b- good in tlie

’ ship, anyliow.”Replying to his Worship, witness

said lie thought this was said in a quite friendl manner, and he did not

' think tlie 111^11 wished to liurt Ilim at

■ ' His Worship : Have, you any idea of ١١-ha't tliis ti'ouble was all about?

Witne s : They were dissatisfied as far as. I could see, but how they were dissatisfied I do not know.

Ml. G. A. Featherstone, Cliief Officer, said lie was talking to the Second Gflicei- about tlie cargo on the

morning ill question, when* the Thirtl ؛

١vas sei'iously hurt, ١vith a nose, severe contusions and and lie wa.s suffering f 1-0111

of concussion, 'lie Third had

evidence of E. II. Bowman. He

that while he was in the engine room there were a 10't of tools flyin.g around, tlioug-11 lie could not name tlie men who were throwing.

Mr. Seddon, prosecuting, intimatetl that tliis evidence concludetl liis case.

“But” said Iris Worship, “you call- not conclude your case without evidence of tlie Cliief Engineer."

Mr. Setldon said he had lioped to do so, because the ship ١vas due ,to leave by abO'Ut next Tuesday, and tile Chief Engineer was 110't expected to be fit t give evidence till then. He suggested, however, that in Ol'der to let tlic silip away, tlie case be committed, ami prisoners kept liere till tie slip returned in abort three inontlis time.

A British Subject’s Right.His ١Vorship objected strongly .to

this course, since it would mea.11 the men would have to be kept ill gaol during- the wliole of that time “I is one of tlie greatest principles of British Law” lie said, “tliat a British subject should be given a. speedy ti'ial. That dates back riglit from tlie Magna Cha ta. A subject is entitled to a speedy trial by liis peers.”

Mr. Seddon reminded his Warship tliat it frequently happened a mail was kept in gaol ' in Eiglai l for .five months, while waiting for liis trial at .tlie half yearly assizes.

His Worship stated that tlie fact re- fleeted no credit on peop'le at home, and it liad never been known ill China.

Aftci- fui-tlier debate the case was adjourned till Thursday morning.

Three Defendants Discharged: the Others Remanded.

Three of tlie Maltese firemen charged witli doing gi'ievious bodily liarm to tlie engineer officers of tlie s.s. Rio Azul were discharged by Mr. G. w. Ring (Magistrate) in II.B.M. Police Court oil Thursday.'

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At tlie cutset of the proceedings, Mr. Seddon said lie liad been in toucli with Dr. Parsons and lie learned from him that tile condition of tile Chief Engineer was precisely tlie same as it was a few days ago, and there was little likelihood tliat* be would be capable of giving evidence for a few days to come. Tlie prosecution liad finally come to tlie conclusion tha the charges against Zara, Vella, and Gatt had not been conclusively proved since tliere was no evidence to show tliat tliey had actually struck any of tlie officers. Accordingly tlicv would be prepared to drop til¿ case" against these three men. The otlier four, however, were clearly imp'licated, and lie would suggest tliat they be re- landed ill custodv till tile evidence of tlie Cliief Engineer could be obtained. The silip was sailing on o٠r about next Tuesday.

His Worship. : Tlieii slie will leave without her Cliief Engineer : tliat is most unfortunate.

Captilin Peterkin intimated tlnat lie could not leave tlie port without a Cliicf Engineer, and if tile old Clief did not recover in time, lie would have to .get a. new one.

His Worship said the whole situation wa.s very unfoi'tunate. However, as there was no definite evidence against tile three men mentioned to show that they had done any of the actual throwing of tools he would dismiss tlie case against tliem. Tlie otlier four lie would remand in custody till Monday morning, when he would deal with tliem summarily, unless, of course, th؛ Cliief Engineer sliould die in thi meanwhile, in which case tliev would have to be (lealt witli by tlie Chief Judge.

DOMESTIC INFELICITIES.

Husband Fined for Drunkenness in the Police Court.

A fine of $5 was inflicted on E٠ H. Berry by Mr. G. W. King (Magistrate) in Bl. B. M. Police Court yesterday, on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. According to t١je evidence of Sergeant-Inspector Kersuec, of the French Police, a complaint was recived at the police station yesterday afternoon to the effect that Berry was making a disturbance outside of No. 590 Avenue Joffre. He proceeded to the scene, but the defendant had disappeared, and he went back again later in the afternoon. This time he saw Berry in a very drunken condition loitering around the house. On seeing the inspector he attempted to board a tramcar and so escape, but when called he came back.

Berry denied attempting to board the car, and said he was not drunk. ،' I only had three drinks that day ” he continued, “and it takes more than three drinks to make me drunk.’’ He went on to relate how some time ago his wife obtained a separation order from him, but afterwaids returned and visited him every Thursday at his house. They spent the day together at Christmas, and she told him she would be round the following Thursday as usual. She did not turn up when the Thursday came, and though he had been on the telephone to her on a number of occasions, she had always given unsatisfactory replies. He was worried and went round to her house in Avenae Joffre to see what was wrong. He alleged the French inspector had a certain amount of animosity against him, because he was .friend of an enemy of Berry’s ؛1

His Worship did not accept his story, and indicted the fine as already stated,

E. G. H5NDE CONVICTEDOF EMBEZZLEMENT.

Sentenced to One Year’s Imprison- ment in Billibid Prison*

Ilis Honour Judge Charles Iobingier, in tlie u. s. Court„ . _____ 01: ____ .IK ________ __________ ___

China 01؛ Dec. 28, sentenced Edwin G. .stipulation all have been eliminated Hinde—whose trial recently took place on two charges of embezzlement—to one year's imprisonment in Billibid Frison, Manila.

The .judgment was as follows : —These are informations charging

defendant with embezzlement of the sums of Tls. 3,000 and Tls. 2,810. Defendant admittetl having received said sums from comp'lainant with ill- structions, lie states,, toi invest tliem “as he saw fit.” Tlie complaining witness, on tile otlier hand, testified that tliese two sums represented salary received and .due to lrer as a teacher in tlie (French Municipal School; that upon defendant's advice

except alleged 11011-compliance with tlie following clause in tile bill of lading: “Tlie cari'ier shall not be liable fol- any claim whatsoever unless written notice ؛tliereof shall be given to tlie carriei- before removal of tire goods from tlie wharf. No suit to recover for loss or damage sliall in any event be maintainable against tlie cai-rier unless instituted within three months after tlie giving of written notice as above provided.” In tlie reply “plaintiff alleged tliat said stipulation is unreasonable and lias been waived by tlie defendant.” It is admitted tliat tlie required notice (Ex. 3) was furnislied on September

slie transferred tile.' larger sum to tlie T4, 1920, ,but it is claimed that plaintiff cannot recover for its loss because 'tliis action was not begun until May 5, 1921. ' Meanwhile, however, negotiations liad been، carried on between plaintiff’s and defendant’s presentatives with a view to ment of the loss.

No attempt was made by ant, during the three months ing the notice of damage, to

International Banking corporation from another bank and left instructions for the salary due to be deposited in tile same 'institution; that 0'11 June 16, 1922, she, gave defellda.nt two blank cheques, duly signed, for the purpose of transferring tliese funds from the tael account to a gold account in tlic said bank, tlie purpose being to enable liim to take ad.vantage of any favourable turn in exchange after lier do- parture for America, wliich took place two days later. Tlie defendant,' however, used tliem for tile purpose cf withdrawing tlie funds entirely from that bank ..and depositing tliem in another to'' the credit of Hinde Bros.& Co. (unincorporated). The money has never been repaid tlie ccmp'laining witness and defendant admitted his inability to repay., We do net overlook the fact that the relation between tine parties was something more tlian friendship. But we think the evidence wholly fails to show that they were engaged. Gn tlie otrarv a letter (Exhibit i) written after her departure clearly tells defendant that tliey were not.

Nor is tliis a case where one of tire parties miglit have been mistaken. We can see 11'0 reason why tine complaining witness should attempt to fasten tlnis clnarge falsely upon one whom she Inad concededly regarded ill'- and the liglit of a suitor'. Defendant's ill- terest in establisliirg a different arrangement was obvious, and coil- sidering this interest as well as the corroborating circumstances, we must ______ _find that complainant lias established 11,4؛ respondent's tug A. B. her claim bevond a reasonable doubt.

We feel obliged under the evidence to find tlie defendant guilty of the crime of embezzlemeiit and lie. is accordingly sentenced to imprisonment for ore vear in Bilibid Prison, and to pav the costs of this prosecution.

After soma argument between Mr. A. G. ،؟nvder, for tine defence (who stated that he wished to make a motion for a new trial) and Mr. L. G. TTusar,

٠.آا ١٠٦ . District Attorney, Ilis Honour fixed aiCiised’s bail at Gold $4,000—an increase of $T,ooo on the previous amount

LITIGATION RE ATOBACCO SHIPMENT

Judgment for Nanyang Bros* Against American Shipping Firm.

GOLD $40,000 DAWAGES, INTEREST AND COSTS AWARDED.

Judge Charles s. Iobingier, in United States Court for Cliina Dec. 28, handed down" judgment in

the on

the case in which tie Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company sued the Green Star Steamship Company for the sum of $198,970, dainages for alleged neglince of tlic defendants in load

ing and discharging a shipment of tobacco, of which 404 hogsheads ١vere so -much damaged, the contents so mixed and intermingled, that it was impossible to segregate the various grades of tobacco in them.

His Honour, in the course of judgment, stated :—

This is an action to recover damaged cargo, sets up several

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forTlie amended answer

defences, but by

adjust-

defend- follow- invote

ITALIAN GUNBOAT.AND ROBERT DOLLAR TUG COLLISION

AND SEQUEL.

Judgment Issued inthe Action for Damages R’gsed Against the Italian Government.

The following judgment was issued yesterday, by His Honour Judge Charles S. Lobingier, in the U. ،؟. Court for China, arising out of litigation raised subsequently to the collision of the gunboat Erniainno Carlotto

the tug A. B. Dollar’, in the Wangiioo River last January : —

This is a libel in Admiralty to recover damages, alleged at Tls. 5,000, resulting from a collision, between libellant’s gunboat Ermanno Carlotto

. Dollar, which occurred in the Whangpoo River not far from the Customs Jetty at Shanghai.. For libellant, as a sovereign power, has, it is conceded, a recognized right to sue in the Courts of another nation.

The first question for determination, being the responsibility for the collision, and that being one for nautical experts, it was suggested to the parties that the cause be referred to commissioners in accordance with the practice in Admiralty cases under the Supreme Court Rule providing as fol- lo٦vs : —

“In cases where the Court shall deem it expedient or necessary for the purposes of justice, the Court may refer any matters arising in the progress of the suit to one or more commissioners, to be appointed by the Court, to hear the parties and make report therein. And such commissioner or commissioners shall have and possess all the powers ini the premises ٦vhich are usually given to or exercised by masters in chancerv in reference to them, including" the power to administer oaths to and to examine the parties and witnesses touching the premises.”For “the law٢ of ....... admiralty”

has been expressly “extended” to this jurisdiction where other remedies are deficient and these admiralty rules of the ،Supreme Court are part of that law, They are, moreover, en-

the clause now relied upon. Indeed, it was not mentioned in defendant’s original answer. Not until more than two years after the action, was begun did defendant, by its amended answer, invoke the clause i'll question.

Defendant by accepting plaintiff's notice and advising it “to wait for a reply” which does not appear to have 1« sent, really delayed tlie commencement of the action:. For so long as tliere was a prospect of pay- liient wily should plaintiff sue? If defendant" intended ito deny liability lie should have done so prornptly and then, liad plaintiff failed to ring ac- tian within tlie prescribed period, the clause would liave been applicable.

Tlie failure to invoke this clause at tlie end of the three months or even in tlie first answer indicates tliat it was an afterthought and not a boina fide assertion of a recognized riglit. The request for special findings based on tlic theory tliat tliis clause is a bar to recovery is consequently in- applicable, contrary both to the evidence and tlie law.

It having been expressly stipulated that, in tlie event that the above mentioned clause is not upheld, defendant is liable for damages' ill. tile sum of forty thousand d'Ollars ($40,000), United ,؟tales Currency, it is¿¿accordingly considered and adjudged tliat plaintiff have and Tecover Ion the de- fondant said sum togetlier with in- ,eptember 14؟، crest thereon from؛T92O, and costs.

tirely consistent with the Court Re- gulations. Accordingly, tlie parties, by tlicii' respective counsel, entered into the following :

Rule of Reference.((It is stipulated and agreed be-

tween tlie parties liereto that the plaintiff and defendant do hereby (submit tlie controversy set forth ill، the pleadings) on file herein to ٢: .he following three referees, viz؛c. s. Freeman, Captain, u. s. Navy, Pala'ce Hotel, Captain G. W" Crum, Captain licensed

150 Route Vallon and J. Vaughan,’ Shanghai

Pilots’ Association, and the said three Referees shall heap the above entitled matter, the finding of any two of them shall be final and said reference shall be upon، the issue as to where lies the blame for the collision. It is further expressly . provided that the said award shall be made in، writing by the said Referees or any two of them, and that said award shall be made within 10 days of this submission. The Referees shall have power to award payment of the costs, fees and expenses incurred ini this reference, but the fees payable to them as such referees shall not exceed those laid down in the scale for arbitrators published by the American Chamber of Commerce.

It is stipulated that this submission to a reference shall be entered as an order of the above entitled Court and may be enforced by the Court as provided in Sec. 38 of the Consular Court Regulations.

In witness whereof, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this 9th day of October, 1923.” Thereupon the Court made an order

referring the cause to the officers named in the stipulation. Captain Freeman having been, subsequently ordered to duty else٦vheie, a supplemental stipulation vzas entered into for the substitution of

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Captain Kimberly in his stead and ati order to that effect was made on October 15. Ten، days later the Commissioners rendered their reports as follows :

،,The undersigned, to whom were submitted the single question of fact as to whether the Italian gunboat Carlotto or the s.s. A. B Dollar is to blame for a collision which took place between the said vessels on the 22nd day of January, 1923, pursuant to an order for reference of the United States Court for China, filed of record on the ioth day of October, 1923, and having heard the proofs and allegations of the parties and examined the matter in contro١7ersy by them submitted, do make this our report in nvriting, that is to say, that the launch A. B. Dollar is solely to blame for the collision, and that the Carlotto is exonerated from all blame. And we award costs as follows : namely three hundred (300) taels to be paid by the respondent.”The parties having in their ،،Rule of

Reference” agreed to ،،submit thc controversy set forth in the plead- in.gs, it was expected and assumed that the Commissioners would proceed also to assess the damage and it would have greatly relieved 'the Court at a time when relief is sorely needed had they done so. But it appears that they did not and on November 10 the parties entered into this further stipulation :

،،It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties hereto, through their respective attorneys and proctors that the damages that libellant is entitled to claim from defendant in regard to costs and repairs amount to Tls. 2,920.

All other loss and damage to determined by the Court.” But in Admiralty cases

،'The Court does not act assessor of damages. When

be

the amount claimed in the libel is a definite amount, or easy of ascertainment, the Court may pronounce for a definite amount; usually, however the matter is referred to a commissioner.”In this case the amount is not ،،easy

of ascertainment.” From evidence taken before us (but which should have been taken before a. Commissioner) it is apparent that great difficulty will be encountered in

/ arriving at a just and satisfactory conclusion as to the actual loss and damage of ship stares and personal effects of officers and crew. For there is a difference of no less than $1,331.74 between the amount claimed by libellant’،؛ witnesses and the estimate of the surveyor ١vhose report respondent has offered in evidence and may be treated as an admission. To resolve this difference intelligently will involve a detailed inquiry which can best be conducted by those familial' with nautical matters. Especially at this period of congestion' in thc Court’s calendar it should avail itself of all assistance which the law affords.

It is therefore considered and decreed that

؛٦) Tn accordance with the stipulation c،f the parties libellant have and recover from respondent the sum of Tls. 2,920 as ،،costs and repairs.”In accordance with thc ،Surveyor’s report, offered by respondent libellants have and recover from respondent the sum of M. $819.96 for loss and damage to stores, clothing and other effects;In accordance with the Commissioner’s report respondent pay Tls. 300, as costs besides the regular Court costs ;The cause again be referred to the. Commissioners to ascertain and report any further items of loss or damage, considering the evidence already taken and any further evidence which they may desire to take. In case of inability of any of thc Cotnmis-

sioners to act a substitute will be appointed after giving lie parties opportunity to ^igreO؛

DOCTOR SUES DOCTOR

Unusual Case in u٠ s. Court Secret Formula of Tuber-

culosis Remedy,

The case, in which Dr. F. T. Kiang sues Dr. c. J. Kosel came before His Honour Judge Cliai'les s. Lobingier in tlie United States Court fcr China, on Thursday. Dr. Kiang alleges that oil April 15, 1921, an agreement was drawn up !)etween liimself and (he. (lefe dant (written in German) in ١vhich they entered into a o partnership to h known as Dr. F. T Kiang Chemical Company. On. Septembe' 27 it was agreed to dissolve the co- partnership, and the next day Dr. Kosel took away, wi'tliout tlie plaintiff’s permission, 12 Chinese looks of accountings, correspondence, and other documents relating 'to the busi- liess of the partnership ; also five hundred bottles of a tuberculosis remedy, and the secret formula from wlnicli this remedy was made. Plain- tiff, having reason, 'to fear that the doctor would tamper with, destroy, or in some way dispose of the doci- ments and tlie formula, asked the Court for an order enjoining Ilim from so disposing, etc., of the property, and also for an order demanding a true accounting of all the company's finances, and the return of the pi'operty belonging to the company.

Judgment Reserved.The hearing of the case was

oncluded in the United States Court for China, before His Honour Judge Charles s. Lobingier in the afternoon. The original case was before

,the Court in September of 1921. Plaintiff petitioned for the return for inspection of the books of the partner- silip, alleged to lrave been removed

without plaintiff's for the return of tuberculosis return of tine

secret formula of the said remedy : also for an order enjoining the defendant from destroying any of tlie documents pending the decisiou of the Court in tlnis case.

Dr. C. s. Mei, Dr. H. c. Mei appeared for tlie plaintiff and Mr. c. s. Franklin for the defendant.

was decided settle the

Seth, Mail- were appointed,

four itenns .djudica-

1,434, a bill for advertising and printing for which they could find no vouchers in thc accounts, $1,153 tlie value of the remedy for wlnich the books were not clear, $800 which defendant is said to lnave received as salary advaned and an amount of $1,000 which was said to lnave been paid to one Jordan. Tliese were the matters before tine Conrt yesterday.

Mr. E. H. Baker, an accountant for tine referees, was of tine opinion that tlie annount of the account for advertising was a just one in view of the fact that the business for tlnat period amounted to $10,000, but undei' Mr. Franklin’s cross-questions he declared that he was not a business

by defendant permission : also of 500 bottles remedy, and the

In the interim it to allow a referee to difficulties and Messrs, cell and McLure who in turn referred

to the Court for These were

back tion.

٦١٢. l’rigge, a German sailor, and by profession a ship’s engineer, appeal'- etl befoi'c tlie Mixed Coui't on Dec. 29 with Ineing in possession of arms and ammunition.

Sub-Inspector Quayle prosecuted for tlie police, stating that the accused liad been seen 1 y !’olice Constable Gavin yesterday at I pin. coming off

expert, though h did lave In wledge tile jetty that led to the German -i '’ت"ا"ه '، steamer Schivalessen from Bremen on

which the accused was employed, '!'lie constable, who was oil patrol duty, noticed ،the accused and anotlier mall approaching, and when the man not apprehended caught sight of the foreign constable lie appeared to he verv ill at ease, and When Constable (a ill approached tlicm, tliis lpau ran off, tlie constable intercepting tie other mail, tlie accused. Oil searching him he found four German mauser

of advertising rates. Plaintiff declared that he had allowed $200 per month for advertising regularly in four Chinese newspapers and declared that the vouchers in question had been taken by defendant.

During the course of the examination Judge Lobingier asked—Did this tuberculosis remedy ever cure anyone ? —The remedy can cure when the disease is not too far advanced, not in the severe cases.

Plaintiff declared that the credit business for eight months amounted to $8,000 and the cash business to $10,000.

Messrs. Mei and Franklin argued and judgment was reserved.

ora ¡OKIEN ROAD OUTRAGE

One Wan Held by Police Discharged.

The accountant of the garage from which was obtained the car which carried the murderers of the Chinese who ١vas shot dead in. North Fokien Road on the 12th inst., and who attempted the murder of Constable Collison and Asst. Head Constable Rcbsamen of the Special Reserves, was brought before the Mixed Court on December 28, when thc case against him was withdra١vn, the police being satisfied, after exhaustive enquiries into the matter, that he had nothing to do with ؛lie actual shooting. The police, nevertheless, required him to find $200 security to appear as a ■witness ١vhen the case against the others came before the Court for special hearing.

Those concerned in the actual murder were again remanded.

AND ٥LD OFFENDER

Caught in the Act of Pickpocketing.

Wong Vong-ching, an old criminal and pickpocket, was again before the Mixed Court, and sentenced to two years in prison, and re-expulsion from the Settlement. The accused was caught in the act on Dec. 27 of extracting a wallet from a passenger on a Nanking Road tram. He managed to throw away the wallet and escape from the tram. He was chased and captured, and when searched at the Police Station by Detective Robinson, found to be wearing a cloth bag under his gown, and ١vhich held a pair of scissors in a handy place to get at when he wanted to extract them and quickly snip at something that attracted his fancy.

The accused’s excuse for the $45 found in his room, which was searched by the police, was that he had mortgaged his wife to a Hankow brothel, and that the $45 was the balance of the purchase money. He ١vas exceedingly garrulous in the dock, and caused even the bench to laugh outright. When he was sentenced he refused to leave the dock, and had to be forcibly removed.

GERMAN SAILOR CONVICTED.

Six Months’ Imprisonment for Possession of Arms»

pistols and 250 rounds of ammunition. He was taken to the police station, and there admitted that lie liad the arms for sale.

In tile Court tliis morning, the ac٠ cused explained liis reason -for liaving the arms, by telling the ’bench' that on liis last trip to Shanghai he liad been approached on board by. Chinese and .Russians with a liew to bringing out pistols for sale. (Ill his return to Germany, tile accused pur- cliased the pistols in Hamburg for thirty shillings each, and had sold them in Shanghai to a Russian, f.'.r $135, of which sum lie liad reeved $63, tliis amount' being' found oil him at tlie police station. He was .)11 liis way to deliver tile arms and collect tlie balance of the purcliase money when Constable Gavili arrested him.

Sub-Inspector Quayle informefl tlie Court tliat tlie accused had stated tliat there were a large number of ai'ms on tlie Gei'inan vessel, but when tine Customs liad made a search fol' tlieni, tliey had failed to locate any. Tlie officer asked tlie Court to inflict a heavy punislnnent, and asked fol' a fine of $300 O1٠ punislnncnt in tlie third oi' fourtli degree under Article

20.؟.Fol- being a first offender in sucln a

serious charge, the tench explained tliat tlney lnad taken a lenient view of tlie' seriousness of tine offence, ami committed the accused to six months’ imprisonment and expulsion from tlic Settlement.

CHAUFFEUR. GETS THREE MONTHS FOR RECKLESS

DRIVING.

Lien Zung-zoong, a Cliinese chauffeur living at 77 Route Vallon, was before tlie Mixed Court on Dec. 2ة cliarged with negligently driving a motccar down) Nanking Road at 2.30 on the morning of tlie 2tst in st.) with the result tliat when liis name was entered Oil the charge sheet lie was due. to receive further punishment for causing injury to a pedestrian ilt tlic time of tlie reckless driving. He was sentenced to three months' imprison- lent.

A SHOPLIFTING CASE,

An Armenian and a Russian Woman Remanded,

K. T. Kisstosadorian, an Armenian mercliant, of 255 1 roadway, and Mrs. c. p. Gradzencheek, a Russian widow, of it lie same address, were before tlie Mixed Court on Monday, clial'ged witli shoplifting. They pre-- sented an unusual sigli-t—a foreign man and woman, well dressed and in fur coats, in the dock where Chinese usually take their stand.

A Detective Sergeant outlined tlie case, stating that tlie two accused went together to Sincere’s on Satur day afternoon, about four o'clock, and proceeded to ؛tile silk department. When at one of tine tables, tlie mall and woman on one side of 'tlie table, and tlie salesman on the other, tlic woman managed to secrete under lier coat four rolls of silk, while the male accused was arguing tine price of various articles on tlie table. When slie commenced to leave the table and proceed to another part of tlie depart incut, tlie salesman noticed a piece of silk under tlie woman's dress, when lie ١vc٠nt to inquire into tliis, tlie man intercepted him with, an enquiry about tlic plice of various articles on the tabic. Tlie woman then went down to Hie first', floor, and endeavour- cd an exit by tlie side 'door, but saw that 1؛ watchman tlnere wed her witli suspicion ; tliis man having been warned to watch for tlie appearance of tlic woman.. The female accused then tried anotlier exit, and received the same suspicious glance. Finally, slie endeavoured to depart by the

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main door, and was stopperl. On turning quickly one of the rolls fell to the. floor. When taken upstairs to the manager’s office on the first floor, three other rolls of silk were found on her to the value of $440. She was then detained along with the man, .who tried to bribe the manager of the department with $50 to let them off.

When arrested by Detective Sergeant Papp, the man claimed French protection. On his possession was found a Persian passport. Tire detective told the Court this morning that the woman already had been brought before the notice of the Municipal police, through a Harbin detective asking permission from the Shanghai authorities to take the woman back to Harbin where• she was implicated in an aimed robbery. That was in March last.

The bench, composed of Senior British Assessor Martin and Magistrate Kwan, ordered the police to enquire into the man’s assertion of French protection, and remanded the two accused for trial before the Russian Assessor,، Mr. Ivanoff, next Friday afternoon.

THE SUSPENSION OF A RUSSIAN’S SENTENCE.

Counsel’s Successful Plea,

Dr. o. Fischer made an application in the Mixed Court onThursday, before Assessor Jacobs and Magistrate Kwai for the suspension of a sentence of eighteen montlrs’ imprisonment passed by the Court on Michael Zybin, a Russian of good education and an ex- officer of tlic Russian Imperial Army, wlio appears by all accounts to Ire a kind of Russian “Scarlet Pimpernel,'' inasmucli as that lie was using liis services in endeavouring to assist liis countrymen out of Shanghai back to Russia. The accused was found with- cut authority in possession of nine: re- volveTs and 135 rounds-., of ammunition, as well as one automatic pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition. Tlie man had arrived here about a week previo'US to senteirce from tlie steamer Eldorado, and was undefended when he appeared before tl'.e Court on tire 7th ult : He pleaded that not being allowed to beg the only way lie could obtain food and assist some of his countrymen was to get rid of the arms which had been in, his possession only a coup-le of days. On this evidence anti that of the police, tlie accused was given a sentence O'f eiglrteen montlis' goal for importing arms for sale contrary to Articles 204/,؟ of tlie c. p. c. Cotie, the bench stating at the tinre that it felt obliged to give tliis severe punishment in view of tlie large numbers of armed robberies wliich took place in the Settlement, anti which would undoubtedly be lessened were tlie robbers unable to procure' volvers so easily.

The Court’s Decision.

Dr. Fischer asked the bench understand tliat he ,did not wish

that of the police, who stated, ؛that the having attempted to sell a consider- accused had been warned of his offence by friends. But those friends failed to materialize with their own evidence.Statements were not proved in every case by the ٦١rosecution, as should have been done. Much of the evidence ١vas also hearsay evidence. I maintain that the accused’s case was very badly prejudiced by n٥t being represented in Court, especially as he did not understand the official language of this Court. Let me explain that the accused is one of the many victims of the war. Listen to the accused’s military history. He is not the usual type of Russian that conies here, and he is at present forced to mix with prisoners of an infinitely lower grade. He studied law in a military school, and at the outbreak of the war joined up as a lieutenant at the age of eighteen. After the overthrow of the Czar’s regime he1 still remained faithful to the allegiance he originally hail sworn to, and joined the White Forces in Siberia trying to overthrow the Bolsheviks. Since the outbreak of war he ha١s fought bravely in sixty-two small and big battles, and finally was promoted Captain. After the overthrow of the AVhites in Vladivostock he boarded the Eldorado with some of his fellow officers. He first sought refuge in Gensan, Korea, then was bought by Kearney’s offer—well known; to the Court—and finally landed in Woosung, not being allowed by the Chinese authorities to proceed to Shanghai. After a time the accused and some officers who had served under him, found refuge in a small Chinese house in Sinza Road. The accused chose the only honest way open to him to get a living, and it was the most dangerous one. He had applied to> the local representative of the Soviet Government—the Government against whom he had fought since 10x7—for a

٦’٠ isa to Russia. He was read١٢ to fa٢e a courtmartia! and to be punish fed for having 1i١٣ed up to his patriotic principles. A.ffida٦7its to this have been put into Court, as well as some signed

his fellow officers who asked me for assistance in his■ case.

"Not a Smuggler in Arms.”

“Now the accused is not a smuggler in arms in. the sense of the word, and

by

able quantity of arms. A German sailor Prigge, who tried to smuggle a quantity of arms into this port, and as a matter of fact had already sold some, got off with six months’ last Saturday. Then there was a German in the French Court last year. He was fined $800, and an American who was his accomplice received a fine of $100 in the American Court for the same offence. Then there is the case of a certain Dixon—the police here know him ! He was charged with the smuggling and the sale of a big quantity of arms, and last November sentenced to three months hard labour. But he appeared to think that even this was too much punishment for his offence, and so broke away from the British Gaol.”

Counsel contended that he was fully a٦vare why his client had received the hea١٠y sentence,, but pleaded that the man should not be made the scapegoat of others. He therefore asked for a suspension of sentence, as the prisoner

or a arms

CUTPORTS

ANHWEI NEWS AND NOTES.

(From C)1(T Own Correspondent.) Tiugchowfu, Anhwei, Dec. 24.

Tlie country in this north-west of tlie province is enjoying plenty of sunshine, and deal" dry weather con- ditious prevail. Not very long ago there seemed to be indications of a change to more wintry conditions and tlie coming of the snow, none of wliich lias fallen this winter SGI far, but tlie indications did not 1’ipen, and we liave had a 1 eturn to autumnal weather. AU over the face of tile land Hie young wheat is shooting up apace, and tlie green covering given to tlie otlierwise barren aspect of the fields gives, a pleasing appearance as one travels t.lirougli the country.

Tlie opium seed planted at the same time as the wheat is hardly present- able above ground yet, but as sure as the night succeeds the day so surely will these vast fields blossom out into tlie never-to-be-forgotten colouring when the poppy is in full blossom. Tliis blight ١١111 be on a far more extensive scale than even last year, wlnen an unprecedented yield was gatliered in, and traded in more tlia.n openly in defiance to all Central Covemment

Clnapei. An order of explusion would talk about the pressure brought to bear meet tliis. I see tlie police are represented liere and will oppose this application; they always do! They never admit that to err is liuman, and tlnat even a convicted man's fate is worthy of reconsideration. I tlicrefore respectfully submit that the accused has been sufficiently punislied, and move tliat tlie Court suspend the balance of sentence of imprisonment imposed upon him.”

Inspecton- Sullivan, Central, opposed the application very strongly. Tlie accused had been informed by tine bench when sentenced that he was being leniently dealt with by receiving only lia.lf of tlie maximum sentence, and witness added that it was a strange plea to speak of a man refus,- ingto beg but preferring to do an unlawful act, as a mattei' of tile better principle.

The Assessor’s Views.Assessor Jacobs stated tliat per-

sonal feelings, in the matter should not allow them to run away fi'om a sense of justice. There were many other people to consider' in these cases. Many people liave died as a result of revolvers getting into the possession of desperate robbers. The good of tlie whole community had. to be taken into consideration) when passing sentence. It did not matter what other Courts liad done, and that they had failed to provide serious punishment. Suitable punishment had to be inflicted to deter others committing offences. Tliough tlie accused did not seem to be of the criminal class, he liad nevertheless been guilty of a

was not a member of a gang person who made a business of running.

A First Offender.،،The accused is a first offender and

his friends are willing to> look after him in future. He has no regular occupation, but is willing to sign an undertaking that he will leave Shanghai as soon as he receives a٠n answer from Moscow. In the meantime he can leave the Settlement and. live in

also not in the legal sense. He had his military revolver in his possession when he came to Shanghai, and kept the revolvers of his fellow officers and soldiers in his house. I admit he was wrong in what he did, but a wrong only committed through ignorance of law, and if no defence is nevertheless recognized by Article i٩ of the Chinese Criminal Code, as a mitigatory circumstance. And it is this I want to invoke on behalf of the prisoner. One important fact also is that the accused admitted lie negotiated with a Russian for the sale of one of the revolvers. Pie did not go out to sell same, but was approached. There is 110 motive in this ease, no driving force، that could lead one to think the accused was a smuggler and seller of arms. Wliat he did was done to provide food for himself and the others starving with him. under the same roof. He was too proud to go out begging; this sort, of man does not do that kind of thing. And hunger pains. He had been waiting all this time for a reply from Moscow regarding his repatriation.” Counsel here referred to other well- known cases of arms and the sentences passed in those instances. “Now let me deal with the question of punishment. The accused got eighteen months for his offence. The Court will see by its records that this is the severest sentence ever passed on a man

to eradicate the evil. On account of the drop in prices many large firms are holdin ٠g stocks locally hoping at some future time to get a larger return.

Small bands of local robbers disturb the peace of the district now and again, but the local Magistrate is trying to cope with these men. He has since his arrival recently in the city gone over his district, which is about oo miles from East to West and a little less in the other direction. Where robbers have been discovered and captured he has, after trying them, taken them to the places where they had been carrying on their nefarious work, and had them publicly shot or beheaded, instead of merely taking them out to the usual execution ground outside the precincts of the city here■•

Business is picking up؛ a little after a year’s quiescence, and building؛؛ are gradua.ll٦٣ being erected to take the place of the walls that retn'a٦n from the fires of last year.

CHRISTMAS WEEK IN NINGPO.

to _______ ___ _ —_٠ — _____ _____ _____ to criticize th١ decision O'f the Court, except tliat lie tliouglit it a very severe one when judged in the liglit Off other sentences passed for similar offences. He contended tliat the charge against the accused had been wrongly framed ; that it prejiuliced the Court in that respect. Counsel here l'feferred to the wording of various articles in the

“Tie accused is a captain in the ٠ء٦٦٦٦غاللش٢ت؛ةع.;ة;ق٦٧تتال؛ثح؛ Imperial Arniy, and like so in any ١هألآ tided t do a little business ofRussians new living in Shanghai, is .4.000,000؟ was only fined Mex !2,500؟

؛’""٠ ١ د ٠١٤ ا ~ in the American Court. One Weekafter tile present accused ١vas sen-

Russian named Kurinatroff for being in possession of a pistol on tlie Bubbling Well Road,

cautioned and dismissed by

penniless and stranded here. This will explain to the Court why he was

■ “،٠ - - - ، ... it. I doam here

to-day only for humanitarian motives, and took the case up as a charity after having careful 1 ٦٦ gone into the facts. The only evidence brought a.gainst the accused at his trial was

undefended 'when last before not mind admitting that I

(From Our Ou'n Correspondent.)Ningpo, Dec. 28.

Nathaniel Hawthorne, in a famous preface, says if he could have his way he would have all his stories read, under the moonlight, so we at

serious crime, which he had admitted. Ningpo have been turning on our After consultation with Magistrate lives, common affairs, dashed ,with

Kwan, the Assessor said the Court griefs, the transfiguring light of were ١villing to suspend the sentence, Christmas. Like children we have but only gu the understanding that he lived in the magic light of Bethlehem left Shanghai and went straight to Russia. He would not be allowed to stav even ini Chapei. Respectable guarantees must also be provided to take him out of Shanghai. The police will hold the accused in custodv until this is done, and immediately the guarantees are provided the accused will be handed over to the ship، cr ٠٠ ٦٠

train 'that has been arranged for his parents also. Was there ever such a departure.

for a few days and are decidedly the better for it. ؛We have kept the

"this, been Club most

fashion inviting all the foreign children to a Xmas Tree and Party, and they might bring their

Feast and the best traditions of one of the oldest ports, have well maintained. The Customs led oil on Christmas Eve in a generous

٦١٢ashington, Jan. 2.—Italy has made representations opposing the Immigration Bill now under consideration by the Immigration Committee, contending that further limitation of Italian

٦vas cautioned and dismissed by Immigration on the basis of the 1890 Assessor Whitamore. A Japanese was census would constitute discrimination sentenced by his o٦vn Consular Court against a friendly nation,—Reuter’s last week to 20 day’s imprisonment for

fenced, another

bonnie group of children, did anyone question the salubrity of the Ningpo climate, let them look into those rosy faces of the children and get the answer. Elders danced and frolicked and joined hands in “ring a ring of roses,” but when it came to “all fall down” they wondered what had happened since they were children, for their legs were no longer adaptable to falling down, or rising up, for the

January s, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. 33

next round. This was great fun to the bairns. I think there was a feeling ٠ of pity for their elders. ؛The Tree was a marvellous get up, and bore ' all manner of fruits. Next day the 1 children were seen on the Bund with ؛ dolls almost as big as themselves and other appropriate, super-toys.

Religious Services.Throughout all the Churches Divine

services were held; at the English Church there was sermon and Holy Communion؛ Tire Chinese chapels generally were full, and an attempt made to render carols, bult the pentatonic training of the past makes it hard to sing some of our difficult music set to Xmas carols. There is no Scrooge in Ningpo to evade, indeed, dogs seemed to pull their blind masters and others out of every alley and court for Christmassing. Enthusiastic Sunday school boys and girls crowded the halls, their one, and only attendance for the round year because they scented hot buns. In the Schools the drama was greatly in vogue, and crowded houses. "What perfect actors the Chinese are! .What consummate artists! The proceedings invariably ended with a bag of buns and sweets or a feast. Our ■weather was simply perfect the whole day long.

Altogether, so hallowed so gracious was the time, that if this spirit could only be stretched out through all the year, in all our relationships, we might easily fetch back the age of gold. Happily the Ningpo foreign community believe still in idealism notwithstanding all that Lord Birkenhead says to the contrary.

The 26th was spent—some shooting, and the plain and lakes ten miles away, offer delightful sport, others rambled inlto the country. Nightly the usual house-parties take place. The relaxation the season affords is most refreshing to weary, worn li١٢es.

One thing we have missed sorely— Xmas carols, there) have been no wakes. This is rather strange considering the number of musical experts here.

One valued member of our little community, Mr. R. J. Millican. American Presbyterian Mission, unfortun atelv had to undergo an operation for appendicitis a few says before the feast.

An Interesting Announcement,An event of ١١ery great interest was

timed for publicity' oil? Christmas morning, viz., that of the engagement of Dr. Grant, a resident of over thirty years in Ningpo and Miss Wadman, who was born, I believe, in؛ Ningpo. For many years she kept house for her brother who a١vay in. the

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tian. The two fine buildings for the Theological School are about finished, and ١>resent a. very distinguished appearance. The work on the Women’s Department is quite well advanced, and two science buildings are well on their way. Dr. Stuart has just cabled from New York to begin work at ، once on the Administration building, called the Bashford Memorial, and to prepare the plans for the Boys’ Dormitory as the money is in sight.

wreaths ready for use, with a1! kinds of flowers. Turkeys were very much in evidence, with all sorts of good things to eat specially designed for a Christmas dinner. Chinese dealers of all kinds have been making us Christmas presents, and very few of the people about us did not kno٦v that some great day ١vas passing, even if they did not realize its significance. Surely the Christmas spirit is abroad, but finds its expression in some very unusual ways. We feel sure that the ■ The money for twenty-three residences

has also been promised, so there seems a good prospect of being housed in better quarters before very long.

proximately olie-tliird of the value show’ll ill tine manager’s valuation؛

Investments.Following tile policy outlined a year

ago your directoi's liave increased tile Company’s investments ill Straits cur- lency ؛luring tlie year by tlie purchase of $25,000 5’.^ pel' cert. Coiivcr- Spn Loll and $1 000 5 per cent. V ictory Bond؟ costing Tl 30,744.13. A portion of tliis represents innev yet ؟side for tile planting up call bringing tc: maturity of tile remaining 144 acres of jungle on new lands which will be begun dn'iring tlie cui'1'ent year. Investments in Shanghai have "been realized dui'ing' tile year to an amount of Tls. 29,89930 to finance the divid؛ ends paid ill December, 1922, and 'and to provide partly fol ,؟, 11111923(.head office expenses. The filial (livid- end, which it is proposed sliould be paid for tile year ended September 30, 1923, will be financed partly by a re- mittance of $16)000 from Penang, partly casln in Shanghai and tile balance by tile sale af Shanghai ill- vestments.

The tota.1 balance at pi'ofit and loss (count 0 he ؛lelt with at tliis meet- .hig is T 66,981.32. If you endorse

I', ؛he l'eoiiiiie ؛lditions of tie directors th؟ dividends fol' the past two yeas will average 16% pci' cent.' per annum, a safe figure, and tlie addi- tiqn of Tls. 7,000 to tlic equalization of dividend account will bring that account up to Tls. 22,000, I'.(’., IO per cent, on the paid up capital and st'ill leave Tls. 16,223.32 OI' nearly 7% per cent, to cari'y forwai'd to tile new account. With t.hese figures and tlie list of investments befoi'e you tile directors liave little doubt tliat you will give tlieii' proposals your support.

Prospects,Now a wod as to tlie prospects of

tlic current yeal'.Tile export allowance cannot of

course be, estimated with accui'acy as it is subject to revision every tlii'ee ٠ montlis according to market pi'ice of raw’ rubber. It seems unlikely at tlic present time, liowevei', tliat tliere will he any increase for the quarter begin- ling February I; anyhow OUI' estimates for tlie year are based on tlie niinimuin of 60 per cent, which gives US a.n export allowance of 273,000 11). OI' 40,000 less tlian last year, representing a reduction in nett revenue O'f $16,000 or so, but I see no reason why the average dividend fol' the last two years at least should not be maintained.

Restriction has oil tlie whole proved a success, it lias enabled old OI' poor areas to be given a period of rest, otlici' areas to be more liglitly tapped and a standai'd system of tapping to be inti'oduced witli tlie result tliat tlie yield pel' actual acre tapped at tine end of tlie year was higher tlian at tlie beginning. Undci' alternate daily tapping 187 aci'es were being rested at tlie end of tlie year without in any way pressing the remaining areas to obtain tile stipulation crap'. Tliis is all to tile ultimate benefit of the estate.

Tlie following resolutions wci'e tlicn proposed and fo'1'inii.Hy eal'ried : —

ITopcsed by til(‘. Gliairman, seconded by Ml'. J. II. Teesdale :

That tlie report and statement of accounts for the year ended Septem- bcr 30, 1923؛ as pi'esented 1)0 accepted and passed.

Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. J. H. Teesdale :

That a final dividend of 20 pel' cent, on tlie issued share capital of tlie Company be dcC'lared and paid to the . sliarcliolders oil. tie register on Decern- bcr 27, 19^3.

I rosposed by the Chairman, second- cd by Mr. 'I'liomas Cock :

That tile lnalarice 0؛f Tls. 23,233.32 at ci'edit .and loss account be appropriated as follow’.؟ : —

Chinese when left to themselves, will find their own ١vay of showing their feelings over this great event in the world’s history.. When they understand the full meaning of it, they will express their joy in different channels from those which are current in the Western ١vorld. As an instance of this, I was very much shocked to see two representatives of Santa Claus dancing to the tune of “Holy Night” as played by the phonograph. The students of Ycn- ching University, in their sociological work, carry on a day school for the very poor in their midst, and on Christmas Day gave a treat to them in the Assembly Hall of the College. After the children themselves had. gone through with their little prepared speeches and play, two of the University students, dressed in flowing red garments, with an abundance of white cotton for beards, hair, etc., appeared on the stage with a bag and basket full of gifts; but before distributing, weiit through with’ a grotesque dance to the abo١7e tune. First of all, a stage group was photographed, consisting of ؛the little performers, with a Santa Claus on each side. This was followed by a distribution of gifts, and things good to eat, such as delight the hearts of children ١vho do not ha٦۴e them often■. Tt is a new thing in China to sec College students so personally interested in the welfare of the poor people about them, handing out the gifts themselves, and speaking the kind ١vord١ to the children.

Christmas Eve.

This spirit ١vas specially manifested on Christmas Eve, when they had called together by ticket, after a house to house visitation, the poorest of their neighbours, and distributed to them wadded garments and quilts according to their needs. It was a beautiful si gift to see these young College boys dispensing with their own hands warmth and comfort to the shivering poor. It ٦vas rather amusing, however, to see all these poor people ١vith their new possessions lined up against the. ١vall for the inevitable photograph, with their

MEETINGS.

COMPANY MEETINGS

Ayer Tawah Rubber Plantation.

'!'he fourteenth annual general meeting of tlie Ayei' Tawah Rubber !’natation Co., Id., was held on Dec. 27 at file Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Room. Ml'. L. J. Cubitt presided, supported by Messrs. J. If. Teesdale and Thomas Cock (directors), E. Samson and F. L. Hill 1'cpi'e- senting the secretaries (Messrs. Ged- des & Co., Id.), and T. Hunter. The attendance represented 3,102 shares.

The secretary having 1'ead tlie auditors’ report, tile Chairman said : —

Tire report and accounts fol' tlie year ended Scptembci' 30, 1923, which you have had in your hands fol' a week 01' more differ from any of tliose tliat have preceded tliem inasmuch as they cover a period during whicli tlie restriction of expci't, referred to in my speech last yeal', has come into opera- lion. Our financial year, however, commencing or. October I, preceded by erne month tire coming into fol'ce of this restriction so tha.t cf the 12 montlrs under' review only rr were affected by it. For tlie first two quar- tci's ’60 per cent, of standard production was permitted; fol' tile tliii'd quai'tcr tile allowance was raised to 65 pel' cent., but at the co elusion of tl at period it reverted to tire original figure and has not since been changed.

Very Satisfactory Production.Under tliis sclieme' we have pro-

duced 313,060 lb. of rubber at all all-in cost of only ٢يل cents over tlie cost of tlic previous yeai', which is ١'ery satisfactory and testifies to tire care exercised by tile estate manager and liis staff. Tile improvement ill tlie market price of rubber which followed immediately upon restriction of export enabled US to secui'c an average net l'eturn of nearly 21 cents per 11). mole tlian dui'ing tlie previous year, which explains why your directors are in the happy position of placing before vou tile very sound and satisfactory statement Oi accounts which I am presently going to ask you to accept and. pass.

If vou will glance a,t tile working account vou will see that total cost of production is practically tlia Slime, as last year Tls.' 66 آ,3ل against Tls. 60,913 hie tlic receipts arc Tls. ،13,5-47 in excess and tlie balance carried to profit and loss accoupt Tls. 52,336.78 Against Tls. 9,187.73. Our investments have yielded Tls. 5,429.48 against Tls؛ 5,079.49 and tile balance of profit and loss Account is Tls. 56,707.61 against Tls. 14,049.15. All item at the. debit of profit aid loss account, which is Very liiucli in ekcess of last yeal, IS Tls1,831.79 ؛ against Tls. 22p.69.for

٠ „٠٠ „.„---, manager’s and assistant’s comniission, exceptionally' which personally I am yery pleased to

٠ ’ e for it lias ben well earned and 1 feel sure tlie shareholders do not. grudge tlie estate staff their share in the Company’s prosperity.

Ill the balance slieet you will see that it has only been thought neces- .^>ar١7 to depreciate one of tile fixed assets, viz., live stock and vehicles. The total value of tlie fixed assets aS appearing in the balance sheet is ap-

the

inevitable photograph, with benefactors in full view 1

Hungry Multitudes.There is very much done for the

poor in this city, which is deserving of all praise. Many organizations exist for ■ dispensing charity, and those ١vl٦o have money are very generous in sharing with those who have not. The Salvation Army do the most practical work in their efforts to feed the hungry multitudes, who throng their soup kitchens, and come to warm at their fires. Many give of their substance to help in this charitable work, and all honour is due to those who literally fulfil the Master’s word, “Give ye them to eat”; but the question constantly recurs, “Why are there so many to be fed?” AVould it not be far better if there were some way for these people to earn their own bread? This is the problem that faces us in Pe-

٧- . ١ . king, if not in the whole of NortliIn the midst of all the confusion, ٤١٦٦{p٠a> the ؛٣ j٠eat number of poor

people who arc actually suffering from cold and hunger. Fortunately

been ؛٠mild so far, but the howling wind from the North to-day is bringing the freezing cold.

Yenching Uuiversity.The building on the new site for

٦j7onching University has been going steadily on, and the old Chinese •garden is assuming a new aspect ١vith the roofs springing up in every direc-

very suddenly passed summer'. Siince then

Miss Wadman has lived on? in her beautiful home facing the Bund. A fortnight ago she ٦vent to England assuring the folk who little suspected ١vhat had transpired that it ٦١fas not for good, she. would be returning again. The community will wish them “good luck” and many yeans■ of helpful service among the sick, and sorrowing of Ningpo.

NOTES AND NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.

(From Our Own Correspoiufent.,

Peking, Dee. 28.

and recrimination, in public time, the

more in knowrni before.

Never have we■ seen such a display of things for Christmas, toys of every kind', and things suitable for presents, have been most temptingly displayed by all the Chinese shops, which have also made a specialty of decorations for Christinas.١ All: the llowet shops have their Xmas Trees and

and bankruptcy,and disorder, that exists affairs in Peking at this Christmas spirit has been evidence than ever 1..„

rhe season hasmanager’s

Tls.To transfer to equalization of .

dividends account ......... 7,000.00To carry forward ............... 16,223.32

Sil. Tls. 23,223.32

Proposed b١■’ Mr. J. II. Teesdale, seconded by Mr. L. J. Cubitt:

THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE January 5, 1924.

That Mr. ,Thomas Cock be re-elected a director: of tlie Company.

Proposed by Mr. T. Hunter, seconded by Mr. J. H. Teesdale :

That Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews be re-elected auditors at a remuneration Gif Tls. 300 including Straits audit.

The Chairman stated that dividend warrants would be posted that night. This concluded the business of the meeting.

The Cheng Rubber Estates, Limited

1.

At the extraordinary general meeting, of the above Company, held yesterday in the offices of Messrs. J. A. Wattie, Dr. R. S. Ivy presided, supported by Messrs. A. K. Craddock, Hugo Reiss, A. J. Welch (Directors) and C. J. L. Stewart representing Messrs. J. A. Wattie & Co., Ltd., Secretaries.

The Chairman said :—The circular convening the meeting has been in your hands for the requisite period and fully explains the reason ١vhy your directors recommend writing down the Company’s capital as outlined, and the reconstruction of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders.

The usual method of reconstructio'n that has hitherto been employed here has been to liquidate the old Company and to float a new one, shareholders in the old Company exchanging their shares for shares in the new Company of a smaller face value.

The method of reorganization that we now propose is different, although the ultimate result will be exactly the same, and it has the great advantage of saving a large percentage of the fees and expenses incidental to liquidation and reflotation, and moie especially that expensive item of transferring Title Deeds.

The procedure will be as follows : — Instead of liquidating the present Company whose issued capital is Tls. 675,000 in 135,000 shares of Tls. 5. each, we are asking you to consent to each share being split up into five shares of the nominal value of one Tael each of which you will retain two shares in exchange for each present share of Tls. 5, surrendering the other three shares to the Company. This will have the effect of reducing the issued Capital from Tls. 675,000 to Tls. 270,000 thus leaving Tls. 405,000 unissued.

Of this Tls.405,000 we are asking you to take up Tls. 27,000, that is one, new share of one Tael for every five old shares you hold, which will provide sufficient money to enable the Company to pay off all its debts and place it upon a dividend paying basis.

It will probably never be necessary to issue the remaining 37§,ooo shares, but as we are not liquidating the Company or reducing its authorized capital they have to remain in existence in the Company’s books.

The issued capital of the Company as it now stands is much too large to admit of the payment of adequate ________________dividends in the altered conditions of have always been verv successful and

according to accounts this will be one of the very best. There are several items on the programme, but the main event of the evening is short comedy "From Calais to Dover,” by Gertrude Jennings and is being produced by Mrs. Chris Wingrove, assisted by Mrs. J. A. Crochane, Mr. H. E. Muriel, Mrs. W. Lyle, Mrs. Edwin Wood and Mrs. H. Pevton-Griffin all of whom need no introduction. The scene which is laid on a channel steamer is most amusing.

In the other part of the programme, Mrs. Cochrane will recite the “ ,Song of England’-, by Alfred Noyes, Mrs. Sykes, piano; Mrs. Kenneth Newman ; Miss Jansen, violin; Mrs. Thoresen, song; Mr. Meyer, song; Mrs. Bowes Smith, song.

The performance begins at 9.30 p.iri. and booking may be made at Moutrie’s, the Country Club or at the B. ٦V. A. head-quarters, the tickets being $2 each.

Financial Report of ،، Olde English Fayre»”

The following report, which ١ve have just received, will be read with

the rubber industry.This Company, as you are aware, has

not paid a dividend since 1917, prior to that it paid dividends

1914014%.................................igi5of§%... ... .٠١ ...

1916 of 8%............................19170(4%...........................

B ا

in 1912 of 5% the average price realized for its sales beiner .................٠ ... 4/8

٠• 2/3 .. 2/0 • ٠ 2/4%

... ٠٠ 2/4,and I am afraid that without reconstruction shareholders cannot expect to receive anything in the way of dividends for some considerable time, as it will be necessary to accumulate a reserve to meet any emergencies that might arise. During the past two years the Secretaries have very kindly made advances to enable the Company to meet part of its liabilities but we cannot always expect them to do so should the necessity arise.

Your Directors feel that your best interests will be served if you agree to give up a portion of the paper value of your shares, the market quotation for which h٠،، been for years past under

Tls. 2٦٠e٣ share so tliat by your con- senting to exchange your present Tls. 5 shares for 2 sliares of one Tael each you will be getting more tlian tlie equivalent market value witli the prospects of receiving dividends and placing the Company in a sound financial position.

That is all I have to say, but before putting tire resolution which is proposed by myself and seconded by Mr. A. K. Craddock, and wliich I will ask you to pass, I shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions you may put forward.

Resolution.“That each of the existing 135,000

shares of Taels 5 each in tlie Company's capital, numbers I to 135,000 inclusive be divided into 5 sliares of Tael r eacli and that 3 out of every 5 shares of Taels I eacli resulting from sucli sub-division be surrendered to the Company for future issue and that 270,000 shares of Taels I each resulting from such sub- division and not surrendered be credited as fully paid up and be numbered I to 270,000 inclusive and that out of tlie 405,000 sliares of Tael I eaclr resulting from such sub-division a'nd surrendered to the Company T sliare of Tael 1 each be offered for subscription at par to eacli member- of tire Company in respect of every 5 old shares of Taels 5 held bv liim, but if the redirction of issrred capital proposed to be effectuated liereby shall not be confirmed by tire Court on orb ore the 30th day of June, 1924, this Resolution slrall on that day be void and of no effect and this Reso- lution shall be conditional on a scheme of arrangement between the Company and'its members for giving effect to tire provisions of this Resolution being adopted and sanctioned under Sec. 121 of the Companies’ Ordinance (Hong- keng) 1911.”

Should the above Resolution be passed by the requisite majority it will Ire submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution to a further Extraordinary General Meeting and such Meeting will be held on Monday, the 21st day of January, 1924, at the same time aud place, for the purpose

and if thought fitof considering confirming such Resolution as Special Resolution accordingly.

BRITISH WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION.Amusing Entertainment to be

Given by Dramatic Section.

As already announced the Dramatic Section of the British ٦Vomen’s Association are very busily rehearsing for the coming entertainment which is to be given at the Country Club o١r Thursday, January 3. The entertainments hitheito arranged by this section

pleasure by tliose who worked so ably and strenuously towards making ‘،Ye (.)Ide English Fayre,” a very great success. It ١vill be seen tliat the net returns have far exceeded the highest

of everyone and speak of tire

expectations volumns for Association.

the solidarity

Receipts.Executive Com-

$

400.00858.55

1,569.18ل,5ل§.§6

540.203,6ii.7o

239.43

Loan form mittee

Art Stall and GalleryAustralasia ........Cabaret ............Canada ...............Cigarette StallDramatic SectionEntertainment Committee (Tea

Room) ........................2,§12.14Fayre Booke ....... ............ 2,674.§7Fish Pond ........................ 122.20Gardening Section : —

Garden Produce $Stall................ i,o§o.٦2

Home Produce Stall. i,66i.10Live Stock Stall ...1,097.10

٠52§3,§3-----... 109.50

574٠So... 962.01...3,000.30

25.59 ٠٠٠

Japanese DinnerLiterary Section StallNecdlecraft Section ...Nurses’ Stall .........Parcels’ Stall .........Social Service Board

Sweet Stall ..........Ye Village Shoppe.:.Ye Olde Curiosity

Shoppe.................1,176.61/٠5§2,43-----

•٠٠L958٠53...1,156.4c

793٠٦9 ٠٠٠1,201.84...

230.00 ...٠٠٠3٠327٠7٥

6.§42

595.00666.96

Sports’ Section ...Toy SallTrade Stall ... .Ye Village Inn ... Donations ... ...Entrance TicketsMiscellaneous ...Froceeds of Peitailro Concert

towards Band expenses ... §6.00

Total $34,092.94

Expenditure.Repayment of Committee’s

Loan ... ... ٠... ... ...Insurance ........................Municipal Council Permit Tls.

14 at 72.15 ........................

$400.00

75-00..................... ...

Transport Charges ... ... ...Decorations ........................Hire of Band ........................Import Duty Tls. 11.20 at 72.5 Gratuities ...............................Hire of Teleplion'e ... ... ...Printing, Advertising, etc. ... Lighting ... ... ... ... ...Cabaret expenses ... ... ...Unpaid Chits .......................Depreciation on Small Money Breakages ...............................

19.40!§.00

1,422.30 §6.0؟

15-45 50.00 13.79

219.05 32.60

477.25 *58.4

93.06 40.00

A.

Total ...$3,014.30فغه:::

Net Returns ... ...$31078.64p. Thomson,

Hou. Treas.,''Ye Olde English Fayre.”L. H. Thorn, - g

Representative“Ye Fayre Bank.”

H. M. Mann, A.C.A.,Auditor. B.W.A.

The sum of $31,078.64 has been handed over to tlie Hon. Treas. of the British Women’s Association.

Since closing tile above account a donation of $100.00 has been received from Tlie Carlton ltd.—together with other sums of money. A supplementary ه٠ دل ؛۶١١ ه ن ’PP’ - haccount will be published in Annual Report of the Association.

Dramatic Section Gives Entertainment.

The Dramatic Sectiou of the British Women’s Association gained the hearty support of a full house yesterday evening at the amusing variety entertainment arranged by the Section. The performance was held in the ball room of the Country Club which lends itself so.well to entertainments of this description.

Miss Jansen opened the evening with a very well executed violin

sol؛? followed by Mr. Dumbarton who gave two songs by Herman Lohr, “So Fair a Flower,’’ and “Lady Mine,’’ which were encored. Mrs. J.A. Cochrane’s charming manner of reciting and flexibility of voice as . always, charmed her hearers. Her rendering of Alfred Noyes’ beautiful “Song of England,’’ was, though perhaps taken a little too rapidly, very charming. As an encore she gave part of Shakespeare’s “Henry V.’’

Mrs, Bowes-Smith, who is such a constant favourite with her audiences, was unfortunately unable to do herself full justice owing to a cold, but in spite of this her rendering of two songs by Landon Ronald,“Deep in the Heart of a Rose,” ami “ The Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold,” was most sympathetic and very much appreciated. Mrs. Sykes, who is a skilled musician, gave a very fine pianoforte solo, which she played with great mastery and which well deserved the applause it gained. The closing song was given by Mr. Meyers, whose voice is not only very sympathefic, but well controlled and gave much pleasure to his hearers.

The second half of the entertainment was given over to a farcical sketch in one act by Gertrude Jennings, picturing a steamer scene, “Calais to Dover.” Mr H. C. Muriel as Captain Pengallan, Mrs Peyton-Griffin as the very sea sick Clara (Aunt), Mrs W. Lyle as Mrs. Bilbery, the vulgar but healthy mother of the very sick Amy (Mrs E.A.P. Wood) and Mrs Cochrane, the fascinating Lady Armitage, whose small love affair is washed away by the time the steamer reaches Dover, leaving her free to carry on another flirtation with Capt. Pengallan, played their somewhat difficult roles extremely well.

The farce was an amusing though slight affair and was very creditably acted, creating much laughter amongst the audience and ending a very pleasant and amusing evening.

During the interval and before the commencement of the performance the orchestra supplied by Mr. J. Raines played various selections.

WARNED OFF)

coast, in

Shipping Men on the China Coast: Chinese Firms’ Shady Meth-ds.

Despite repeated warnings, it is evident that ships’ officers are still making their way to the East, in the hope that trade conditions there may be found preferable to those at home.

Yet another letter has been received at Home from a member of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, who has served some years on the China

which he lends additional emphasis to the warnings already issued.

In tlie tion.

course of his communica- this officer states.—'،In the

hope that I may be of service to my fellow-members, I should like to point out whilst writing this that the conditions out here have turned very bad lately. Trade has de- pressed considerably, and unemployment is rife. At the present moment the Sailors’ Home is full, and dozens can be seen walking about The Bund e٦7ery day, with little chance of employment, so I think you would be doing them a great favour if you warned them not to come out here on spec, as the Chinese firms are taking full advantage of the situation by very shady methods. They sign officers on the articles at full wages, but have part of them handed ba’bk at the end of the month, and if the officer refuses tc do so he is promptly put on the street, and his place filled by another. The best firms out hefe engage all their men through their London offices, and unless one is engaged 111 London and sent out here 1 should strongly advise them not to come,”

January 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. ٠ل5

ا-ب٠ج٩.;أ.,...ل....ا٠ RI٠■;

4 COMMERCE AND FINANCE ه ,ا————-“-‘“‘رب"*-CUSTOMS CHANGE 4ATE.5 FOS DEC.

1¿ ٠Francs 14.04

Gol $1Yen 1.60

Rupees 2.51 Mex. $1.50

It. Lire J7.68 Marks and Roubles no quotation„

Hk. Tl. 5.61 at 3/2% ,, I at 1260%,, 1.28 at 70%٠, I at 69%,٠ I Et 225%,٠ I at 1.50» I at 15%

SHANGHAI TRAMWAYS.

(Foreign Settlement)The following is the Traffic Return

of the Shanghai Tramways (Foreign Settlement) for the month of December 1923, and for the year 1923 with corresponding figures for the previous

SHANGHAI TRADE.

Shanghai, Dec. 28.Messrs. Ilbert & Co.’s Piece Goods

Market Report says : —The holidays came as a welcome

relief to an exceedingly dull market and we have practically nothing to report, values being stationary and demand very light.■ Native money rates are once again up to seven، mace per diem which alone would be sufficient to cramp business even if there ١vere no other' obstacles to trade, and the financial situation amongst the natives seems to Ire even more stringent in Hankow than it is here.

The Manchester market closed on the evening of the 24th and will not re-open until the morning of ,January

FREIGHTS AND PRICES OF TONNAGE.

DUFF DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.

London, Dec. 28.At a meeting of the Duff Develop-

ment Company today, tile Chair- rnaii, dealing witli litigation with, the Kelantan Government, stated that the directors liad refused tlie offer ,to settle all matters in, dispute by mon¿

__ ،٧............. ري . tary compensation of ¿300,000 andat least 10/- a ton, chiefly owing to ؟‘?ch party ing tlie costs of arbitra- ',I ا,تد٧ دع: .٦آاا .ل,،ذ:ال ٠ tioii، and litigation,'. He intimated.

Last ye¿! was generally depressing however, willingness t.o accept a reasonable compromise. Tlie chairman complained strongly of the ac. tioii of the Colonial Office in sup- porting tlie Government of Klan tn in running un costs¡.—Reuter

London, Dec. 27.The annual report of tlie ship

brokers of the Australian، Commonwealth Line, Messrs. Turner, David- son & Co., Ltd., points out that, while freights and prices for secondhand tonnage have decreased, the cost of new tonnage has increased by

year : —

Gross ReceiptsLoss by cur

rency depreciation ...

Dec. 1923.

336,46.؟.57

146,091.33

Dec. 1922.

321,002.75

*31,584.37Effective Re- M. $ M. $

ceipts ........ 190,374.25 189,418.38

Percentage ofloss by Cur-rency De-preciation. . 44.79 42.76

Car miles run. 508,131 503,723Passengers

carried ...... 11,502,656 11,197,058Year 1923. Year 1922.

$ $GrossReceipts 3,978,672.52 3,597,201.86Loss by cur-

rency depre-ciation....... 1,684,500.00 1,397,578.72

Effective Re- M. $ M. $ceipts.......... 2,294,172.52 2,199,623.14

Percentage ofloss by cur-rency depre-ciation....... 43.9* 40.68

Car miles run. 5,988,356 5,853,979Passengers

catried ..... 137,854,236 126,684,226

(foreign settlement).Tlie following is the Traffic Return

of the Shangliai Tramways (Foreign Settlement) for the week ended January 2, 1924, with figures for the corresponding week last year : —

1924 1923Gross Receipts $71,932.30 $72,089.10 Loss by cur-

rency depre-ciation ....... 31,351.19 29,79؛؛.؛

Effective Re-$42,290.56 $40,581.11 .........ceipts

Effective Re-ceipts.......... $40,581.11 $42,290.56

CANADIA BANNKS.

Percentage of loss by cur-rency depreciation ... 44.88 42.97

Car miles run. 113,719 114,244Passengers car

ried ............. 2,446,873 2,498,757

Montreal, Jan. 1.The third bank merger in Canada

■within a year is involved by an announcement of the absorption of the Banque Nationale by the Banque D’Hochelaga, both having a majority of branches in Quebec. The Banque D’Hochelaga has $4,000,000 paid up capital and $4,000,000 reserve. The Banque Nationale was incorporated 60 years ago with a paid up capital of $ 3,000,000.—Reuter.

SINGAPORE RUBBERPRICES.

Messrs. J. A. Wattie and Co., Ltd., kindly send us a translation of a telegraphic report received from their Singapore Agents in connection with the weekly auctions at Singapore on Friday, December 19, to the following effect : —

The average prices realized : —No. r٠ Smoked Sheet $0.48•% per

pound.No. 1. Crepe $0.49 per pound.Catalogued 849 tons ; Sold 443 tons.Market steady but quiet.London quotation, is. 2%d. Market

quiet.

PROBST HANBURY CAPITAL

PROPOSALS.

Circulars have been issued by Probst Hanbury & Co., Limited, outlining the proposals for the reduction and reorganization of the Company’s capital. The Company, it is stated, requires further cash working capital of ¿52,500 to carr٠v on its business, and it is proposed that the ,issued capital be reduced by ¿219,500 to ¿90,500 by (a) writing off 4s. per share of the ¿1 paid up on each of the issued Preference shares (the rate of dividend to be increased to 10 per cent, per annum, and the shares to rank in a winding- up for repayment of ¿1 per share) ; (b) ■writing off 19s. per share of the ¿1 paid up on each of the issued Ordinary shares; and (c) cancelling the unissued Preference and Ordinary shares. It is proposed to issue to the Preference shareholders deferred dividend warrants in respect of the arrears of dividend, such warrants to be payable conditionally by annual instalments not exceeding ¿2,000 each (less tax) out of profits.

After the foregoing reduction of capital to ¿90,500 is effected, it is proposed to increase the capital to ¿500,000 by the creation of 210,000 Non-cumulative Twel١٢e Per Cent. Preferred Ordinary shares of ¿1 each and 3,999,000 new Ordinary shares at is. each. Of the new shares to be created, 52,500 of the Preferred Ordinary shares are to be offered for subscription forthwith. Proposals are also made for eventual capital replacement out of a reserve fund to be created for the purpose, says ’،The Times” of November 17,

the rise in steel plates.' L٥٥■، V ١<-٦٤ W،l ٥ ؛؛ ' ، ، _

for shipowners. The breaking up market has been the chief outlet for old tonnage, Germany, Italy and Holland being the principal buyers.

British and foreign tonnage totalling 755,101 tons was laid up in the United Kingdom up to the quarter ending October 1. Of this 727,134 tons was British owned, an increase of 45,999 tons as compared with that

The outstanding auction of the ١rear, in which four 8,ooo ton vessels

British shipowners for ¿158,000, with ١e ٤ ٤٩ r two ٩.ioo ton ships, built at Shanghai, for ¿26,000 each, showed a loss which must have been considerably over ¿1,000,000.

The earthquake in ,Japan resulted in a demand for second-hand tonnage up to 9,000 tons and a large number of boats bound to and in Eastern waters ٦vere sold.—Reuter.

running up costs¡.—Reuter.

CREPE RUBBER.

Loudon, Dec. 30. says tile financialhit’ at Hongk ongL wee acquil l'٠h تخ of ال؛٢٠يًاأ١ئ٦لخ ي٩بًاس

٠٢"'" a further very considerable quantity of crepe rubber as soles for every kind 0٠f footwear. Tliat its use for this purpose is progressing is showi؛ by the fact that one Mincng l ane broker sells over 1,000 tons yearly .solely for footwear, while another ships TO to 12 tons weekly to the United States fol' tile same purpose. It is understood tliat the boot and shoe trade is taking great interest in the product. As a paying proposition crepe„ rubber is proving^ very popular in South Africa, while applications cone daily from Australia for agencies, and tlie special department of the Rubbergrowers’ Association dealing with crepe rubber is inundated with enquiries from Continental cities. The Britislr War Gflice l'ecently ordered 40,000 pail’s of Army rest slioes with crepe soles. It is understood that a larger conti'act will be placed slioi'tly. —Reuter.

KAILAN COAL OUTPUT.

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration’s mines for the week ended December 22, 1923, amounted to 107,829 tons and the sales during the same period to 55,33° tons.

HANKOW TRADE.

Finance and Money Market.BRITISH NATIONAL REVENUE.

Weekly Report.—Bar Silver 33% ready, 32 11/:6 foi'ward on 13th rose steadilv all the week and closed 33.11/16—32% on 19th. New York/ London cross rate 438 on 13th dropped steadily to 437% on 15th rose to 437% on 17th but closed slightly down at 437%-on 19th. T. T. 3/5 on 13th rose to 3/5% on 15th at which rate it remained steady with good sellers over the rate for cash. 4m/cwlich were placed at 3/6% December early in the week were done at 3/6% on 19th. Chinese Market Rates. Shanghai Tls. 97.25. Local Currency $70.325. Native Interest 22%.

Exports.Business continues dull, but demand

for several articles is improving. Several inquiries for Wood Oil are reported for prompt silipment to A nerica, whilst the European market for tliis article also seems to be in better shaps, as much as io2/٠d. having been paid for February/March shipm'ent. Sesamum Seed is quoted at Tls. 7.25, whicli is considerably above Home markets, so tliat only little business is pas.sing. Gallnuts, Tallow and Hides are also being inquired for from Home, but prices on side are still too high to allow a regular business.

Imports.Piece Goods :-^Practically no de-

mand' except for stock Whites and Blacks. Clearances fair.

Yarn:—Market dull and uotliing doing.

London, Tan. 1.The national revenue for the nine

months just ended shows a deficit of ¿60,000,000, but it is expected that this will be wiped out in the course of the next three months.—Reuter.

STERLING QUOTATION.

New York, Jar. 3.Sterling is quoted in New York at

4.28. The decline is attributedi in many circles to the political stua٠ tion in England.—Reuter’s American

THE WELSH TINPLATE INDUSTRY.

*London, Jan. 1.It is reported from Swansea that a

combination variously estimated as representing 40 to 60 per cent, of the tinplate industry is being completed. It is proposed to amalgamate several merchant firms to form a central selling agency for the whole output of the works controlled by Messrs. Richard, Thomas & Co., and of the Grovesend Tinplate Company recently acquired by Richard, Thomas & Co. It is understood that it is proposed to register a new company with a capital of ¿1,000,000 to handle the output of nearly 230 mills.—Reuter.

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THE LOCAL INSURANCE.MERGER

THE COTTON MARKET

Shanghai, Dec. 28.Messrs. A. B. Rosenfeld & Son’s

Weeklv Cotten Market Report saysChina Cotton :-—The market has had

rather a more active appearance during the past week and a further material advance has been established, with a more general interest on the part of the outside public which freely enlisted on the Bull side, while among the more professional element the improvement in values has induced the liquidation of a good deal of long cotton.

The demand for actual cotton has been ١٠ery good indeed, the largest part of the demand coming from Japanese exporters and local mills. Arri١٦als in the meantime are falling off daily.

As reported in yesterday's “Mer- cury,” His Majesty’s Supreme Court yesterday ratified Agreements by which tile Sun Life Assurance Com- pany of Canada assumes all the liabilities and takes over the assets of the China Mutual Life Insurance Company and tlie Shanghai Liie Insurance .Company. Technically, these two China Companies are distinct Corporations, but since 1920 the Shanghai Life lias been managed and housed by the China Mutual. The Agreements that have now been approved affect the interests of the

ill be th( t ? ؟الم ةاهرا٩ ! of both Companies inFrom tlie above, it will be seen that ٤he same way, hence they need not as far as the general outlook is con• be referred to separately.

-١ve still consider a, higher level Before the Agreements were ap ,Before the A eemeits were apcerned ؛".."1,1of prices warranted by the legitimate p٢o٦-ed the Courts ordered advertise

ments to be put in the * principal papers in all countries where these Companies did business so that the widest publicity should be given to the proposal. The High Court of Justice in England and the Minister of Finance for the Dominion of Canada having previously approved, the shareholders and policy holders of the China Mutual and Shanghai Life have, at m'eetings specially called for the purpose, also approved and the Supreme Court in Shanghai has now issued the final order making the Agreements absolute. The Courts first satisfied themselves that the Agreements were for the benefit of the policy holders of all the Companies concerned.

This merging of the principal Life Insurance Companies transacting business in China is an event of outstanding importance, not only in China' and the Far East, but also throughout the world. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is the large international company, being the only one transacting a purely life business in practically every part of the world. This Company writes annually a I amount of new ordinary life business than any other in the British Empire.

The China Mutual, besides having a large organization in China, also operates in Japan, Philippine Islands, Straits Settlements, Burma, Ceylon and India.

The effect of this amalgamation and the benefits thereby conferred on the policy holders of these Companies is outlined in detail in a report of Mr٠ George King, f.t.a., of London, the acknowledged expert in these matters. Similar reports were furnished by the Actuary of the Sun Life of Canada, the Manager of the China Mutual, and Mr. Henry J. Baker the Actuary of the Metropolitan Life Assurance Society.

These reports briefly show that the policy holders of the China Companies are guaranteed a continuance of all the benefits and privileges now enjoyed, and in addition many valuable advantages are assured to them by the amalgamation'. The security at the back of their policies will be considerably increased since the assets of the combined Companies will exceed ¿45,000,000, whereas the assets of the two China Companies amount to, about ¿3,000,000. Also, the Sun Company’s basis of valuation assumes an interest earning of three per cent., the China Companies valuing on a fi١٠e per cent, basis. The practical effect of this is that the Reser٦٣es set up as security against the po١icy liabilities of the Sun Life Company are about twelve per cent, greater than those hitherto set up against the liabilities of the China Mutual and Shanghai Life Companies- ١

The scale of profits paid to the Sun Company’s policyholders is enormously more advantageous than that enjoyed by the policyholders of the China Companies. On Twenty Y’cat Endowment policies for ¿1,000 issued in North China and no١v maturing the

surroundings, and more caution on the bear side than heretofore is necessary. Considerable buying Iras been the feature within the last forty-eight hours• ١vith little or nothing offering in the expectation of such contingencies, which is only tending to accelerate the decent advance if the ١vorld markets take their normal course.

٦'arn :—The market has been quite firm during the past ١veck, and prices advanced ٩ome four to five taels from last ١veek’s 1e١٠el. ،Some 7,000 to 8,000 bales of various counts and chops of local products have been bought up

Tientsin, Wuhu,

Hankow and over 4,000 bales direct with the Milts have been re-

by Szechwan, Canton, Swatow, Kiangse, Cliefoo, Changsha, Fukien, anddealers, business corled.

RUBBER OUTPUT FOR NOVEMBER.

Fermata Rubber Estate, Taiping Rubber Instates,

lbs.Ltd... 9,012

Ltd. ... 7,573

RUBBER OUTPUT FOR DECEMBER.

Shanghai-Sumatra Tobacco Co.,Ltd........................................

Langkat ....................................Kapayang Rubber Estates, Co.,

Ltd........................................Gula-I<aluinpong Rubber Es

tates, Ltd.Shipped ....CocoanutsRainfall

lbs.

610292,500

12,597....... 85,000.......1311,418 500,000 nuts6 incbes

THE COTTON INTERESTS OF SHANGHAI.

Peking, Dec. 31.The Shuiwuchu has referred to the

Cabinet the request of the Shanghai cotton traders for a surtax on the export of cotton, to serve as the basis of a loan to. help the cotton interests at Shanghai. It is not likely that the Cabinet will give a ruling for some time.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.

WELSH ANTHRACITE FOR CANADA.

Montreal, Jan. 3.It is announced that a company has

been formed, including Sir Alfred Mond and representatives of other Welsh colliery interests, to instal a complete breaking plant in Montreal for the purpose of handlin٠g Welsh anthracite <4 the sizes required by the Canadian trade. It is stated that the plant will be ready to deal with ship، ment٠٠ of coal at the opening of the coming navigation season and that ١Velsh coal interests are prepared to ship in the first year a minimum of 100,000 tons of anthracite to Canada.— Reuter’s American Service.

An Official Statement.

THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January ,ة 1924،

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to be made an immediate life member. He found that he was •the first life member in the Union, but thought that such a union meant very much in bringing English speaking nations together and might by this means make war an impossibility.

Conditions in China.Referring to the conditions existing

in China, Captain Dollar said that he regretted that more advance was not being made, but he felt that the friends of China need not feel discouraged anu he recalled the time ١vl٦en the railway to Woosung ١vas torn up and shipped to Formosa. He thought that the military situation in China was the ١vorst aspect at ؛the moment, as was the political situation, but that with patience and in letting the Chinese work out their own salvation, a good time of prosperity would eventually come. The British and Americans could do much by co-operation and by pulling together.

Speaking of the prosperous times through which America is passing, the speaker dwelt on the growth of the ports 011 the Pacific and how it was impossible to secure berthing• space for ships owing to the tremendous increase in the development of commerce. China must come in for her share of this prosperity and, in fact, the part Shanghai played in the commercial' ١vorld showed what could be done. As a port, much would have to be done) at Fain■’ Flats and at ١٦٢oosung before ,Shanghai could really nave the harbour she deserved but even now, according to the figures given for last vear, Shanghai had٠ reached within four million tons of the figures for the port of Ne٦v York.

The Dollar Company’s round-the- ١١٣orld service would be a help to China and .it would not interfere ٦vith other shipping lines, for the more ships there were the more business there would be.

After once again referring to the English-speaking Union and the po١ver it coukl exercise in making people pull together to the abolition of war, Captain Dollar said good-bye, remarking that he liked to think of businessmen getting back to their offices at 2p.n1.

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is paying in profits from ¿300 to ¿600, according io the age of he policyholder, this company liaving

the enviable reputation of paying extremely high dividends 0 its policy-

the China Companies are on a parity with those of 'the Sun Company profits accruing thereafter to policyholders of tlie China Companies will be on precisely tlie same basis as to holders of similar policies in the Sun Company.

The Olicyliolders of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada will benefi't b٠y the greatly increased clientele and organization, and the re- suiting economy in -tlie administration expenses due to tlie accession of a large volume of liusiness to their various divisions wliicli Ivin also eventually benefit the policyholders of tlie merged Companies.

It is stated tliat tlie Sun. Life As- surance Company of Canada intends to pursue a progressive policy throughout tlie Ear East and with the addition of tlie organization of tlie China Mutual Life Insurance Company a very great future in tlie East is anticipated.

LONDON'S CLEARING HOUSE

London, Jan. 1.The annual statement of bills and

cheques paid by the bankers’ clearing house last year amounts to a grand total of ¿36)627,592,000, a decrease of ;،533 »869,000 as compared ٦vith the previous year. Nineity-five per cent, of the decrease occurred in، town clearing. In the. first three- quarters there was an aggregate decrease of ¿1,001,572,١ooo and i٠n١ the last quarter a satisfactory increase of ¿467,703,000.—Re inter.

of

MENTOUKOU C0AL٠

Messrs. George McBain have received _ telegram from the Manager of the

larger Mentoukou Mine stating that the output of coal for the month of December ١vas 14,(XK> tons.

MISCELLANEOUS.

CAPTAIN ROBERT DOLLAR ON THE ENGLISH-

SPEAKING UNION.Friendship between tlie English

speaking nations of the world as tlie best preventive of war was tlie keynote 0٠f Captain Robert Dollar's speech, delivered Olli'December 28. at a tiffin at wliicli lie was tlie guest of lionoui", given by the Committee of -the Union Club.

Mr. 1) .’آل. Lyman presided and some ¿0 prominent foreign and Chi.nese businessmen, were present.

The Chairman, at the outset, referred to the guest as one of tlie great outstanding figures in American ill- dustiial life and spoke of the development of the Dollar passcngei- ؟lid freight service.

Captain Dollar, in reply, saifl how .glad lie always was to meet ؛١ n assembly of the kind lie was 11'aving the honour to dinle with. He found tliilt it was one of the finest tilings in China tliat Ulen O'f every nationality could sit down together. It prepared tine way for a better understanding and gave opportunities for all exchange of ideas and the closer all got together the better tlie understanding and the more rapid tlie development of tlie commercial field.

Captain Dollar then, spoke of tlic English Speaking Union, whose head- (platers arc in london and ho١٠v very inch impressed lie had been with til؟ work. ١Aliile in London lie liad asked

THE WATER POLICE FORCE.

To be Increased Shortly, and New Hulk to be Built.

Water Police Force is increased early in the and that conditions of be improved, in order force more attractive to of■ men. Also, a new

١Ve aie informed that tlic shan.gbai to be greatly coming year,

service are to to make the the right type Water Folice

Hulk IS being built for Footling Point, to replace the old one, which has been there for some years. At the present tine, there is a force to police the whole stretch of water between here and ١Voosung comprising fifteen ser- geanfs and one inspector. This body has also to police Soochow Creek.

THE LETTER “E.”

The following is from a printers’ magazine : —

The opinion has been advanced that the letter “e” is the most unfortunate letter in the English alphabet, because it is always out of cash, forever in debt, never cut of danger, and in hell all the time. It is fortunate in that it is never in war and al wavs in peace. It is the beginning of existence, the commencement of ease and the end of trouble. Without it there would be no meat, no life, and no heaven. It is the centre ci liouestv and makes lo١?e perfect. It also starts off in error, and printing, publishing, typography, and lithography can get along without it, although it is necessary in electro-typing, engraving, and typefounding. It is the beginning and the end of editorial existence.

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AN INTREPID BELGIAN AVIATOR.

٦ose٠t>h Lejert.

A GREAT LOCAL PEDESTRIAN EVENT ARRANGED,

Two Well-Known Shanghai Walkers to Compe in Match : Messrs. Gerrard and Roggers.

PRIZE OF $1,000 AT STAKE,

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Chinese Government. No such difficulty, we trust, will be encountered when he next arrives in the Orient. His new effort will be officially recognized and well organized.

Mr. Lefert expresses good wishes and happiness to the many who have befriended him in the Orient. He believes that China is an ideal country for aviation and for rapid flying. He hopes to bring out a new machine such as are being now made in the French factory Breguet. While in Peking, he had been asked, if gliders would prove suitable for China. He was of opinion that they would do admirable service here and that the air currents of China would be very favourable to them.

We trust that we shall soon again meet Mr. Lefert in Shaughai, and that he will not enc'ounter those difficulties that unfortunately befell him on his Arrival here.

member of the ،، Celestia Empire” staff had the good fortune the other day again to meet Joseph Lefert, the courageous and skilful young Belgian aviator, who recently arrived in China and made a brief visit to Shanghai previous to passing on to Peking.

Mr. Lefert is as keen on flying and aviation affairs as ever before, and will soon be making his way to Europe with the intention of preparing for a trip round the world. He hopes to be back in China next May or June, and he will be very welcome.

The young aviator, after making splendid flights from Belgium to Manila—in connection with the feat he had undertaken for a bet of Frcs. 500,000—found further progress impossible as he was not permitted to land either in Formosa by the Japanese authorities or in China, by order of the

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Shanghai pedestrians and sportsmen generally will learn with much in- tcrest that a pedestrian event of considerable local importance has just been arranged..

It has reference to a walking match between thc well-known local pedestrians Messrs. ١١7. L. Gerrard and A. E. Roggers, wlio have been matched t.o walk a distance of ةال miles and 227 yardspresumably the Rubicon route tliat was recently traversedfor the sum of $1,000. The winner, we are further informed, will hand over the prize-money to a test, he was largely instrumental in well-known British Associations be -causing it to be so highly successful.

He performed a very large, amount of excellent secretarial work, which was very highly appreciated. Mr Roggers entered tlie contest as an individual competitor, and despite of his fifty- eiglit years, he finished up brilliantly and received a great ovation. We are told that both competitors will immediately go into training, and, as stated, they are certain to giyea splendid account of themselves on the day of the big event. Already there is not a little talk of both veterans being strenuously paced by enthusiastic supporters. No doubt the general pubic will ؛آلdeeply ntres۴iiah

foreign banks tomorrow, on the bank ا event and turn OU in hundred؛ to

This pedestrian event formed, the subject of conversation among, quite a few sportsmen at the New Year Day Race meeting, and there was, still is and ٦*ery likely will continue to be considerable speculation as to the probable result of the Gerrard- Roggers pedestrian meeting. Both gentlemen are well-known pedestrians and will be sure to give a good account of themselves on the day of the big event. Though Mr. Gerrard did not actually•، participate in the recent international walking con-

used for philantropic purposes.Tlie proposed matcli will take place

-weather permitting—OU Sunday, the 20th instant, tlie -competitors setting out at 8.30 a.m., and finishing up, as was tlie case in tlie recent big walking matcli, in front of the Grand Stand at tlie Race Course.

I؛t is stated tliat' already a side-bet, involving $500, lias been arranged, and this money also, .it is believed, will be handed, over to some local charity.

We learn that the principal stake will be deposited in one of the local

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supplies for the military heads in. that much discussed city. He has been seeing the builders of this Shanghai aeroplane, and discovered that his order could not be executed ٦vith the dispatch necessary to the scheme.؟ of the party requiring six aeroplanes. He was promised, however, that something might be done within six months ; that one aeroplane takes two months to make, and that delivery could not be depended upon under that time.

Tn the .godo١vn where is stored the graceful bird of war—or peace! are a number of what look very much like engines. They have been seen by a certain party, and if he does not know an aeroplane engine, or parts of it, when he sees one, then his Somme experience must ha٦Te warped his vision. That is quite possible.

Now, some time ago a Belgian aviator came to China, thinking it a progressive place where the commercial side of flying would be greatly encouraged. But the eye of Chinese authority looked askance at him, and informed him that 1andin٠g rights were about*■ .as difficult to get in Shanghai as a free hottie of cabaret champagne. The Belgian left for Peking to approach the heads and explain that his pro- nosition was not opposed to the peaceful. instincts of China.

DOES SHANGHAI POSSESS AN AEROPLANE FACTORY?

An Aeroplane That Has Aroused Much Interest.

¡S THERE MYSTERY ATTACHED TO IT?

Within two hundred yards of the “Mercury” office there is a completely equipped aeroplane. It is stored in a godo١vn ١vhere about a. dozen mechanics are,busy putting the finishing touches to the silver gray bird of war. The question is : ،,Is this machine purely a commercial enterprise of some pro gressi٦١e Chinese, or is it what the world usually associates aeroplanes with—a war machine ? Tire machine would have to be repacked, to be able to fly out of the gcdown ٦vindows or out by the large doorway and down the flight of stone steps into—never mind the name of the street. That is for the authorities to discover for themselves, if they ha١٣e not done so already.

Also there is in Shanghai at present, a foreigner from Canton. He has been making enquiries into possible

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE ON! H.M.S. FOXGLOVE.

Stoker Found With Throat Cut While at Sea.

Whilst from two to three hours out of Woosung, on her way from Shanghai to Hongkong, H.M.S. Foxglove sent a message to the Commander of H.M.S. Durban, in Shanghai, to the effect that a stoker-petty-officer on the Foxglove had attempted to commit suicide at sea by cutting his throat. The message went on to state that the Foxglove was putting back to Woosung, and asked for arrangements to be made to receive the injured man. This was at about four o’clock yesterday afternoon, and a surgeon and men were immediately despatched to Woosung. The man was taken to the General Hospital, where he now lies. No details of the affair are known iu Shanghai. The Foxglove, which left here at nine o’clock yesterday morning, continued her voyage.

On inquiry at the General Hospital this afternoon ٦ve were informed that the man’s condition is improving, and

willthere is little doubt but what he recover.

THE TEMPERATURE.

at

Dec.

Observations the Semapliore station

recorded

1923Max. Min.

1922 Max. Min.

29 34.2 25.9 56.8 29.330 35.1 22.3 60.6 34.731 42.6 19.0 52.3 29.1

1924 *923I 49.5 25.3 43-4 28.42 50.2 25-5 34-0 23.93 59-4 29.1 33.8 17.14 584 30-7 43-3 15.3

THE BIRTH OF '24,

Shanghai Speeds the Parting Guest,—1923 : and Wel

comes the New Year.

Shanghai saw the New Year iu and old Year 'out in customary

well-The hotels and

were foreign

population, and not a few Chinese as well, seemed to be on holiday. The ne١v Astor Ho-use ballroom was so cro'wded that daiicing was difficult, but all present appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. The Carlton, too, was packed, and an excellent New Year's dinner was p'Ut up'. Dancing was carried on till the early hours. All the otlier cafés did excellent business, botli tlie Del Monte, and New Maxim’s being so full that dancing was a pastime demanding careful steering and a wary eye for traffic. Mumm's put up as good a show as ever, and a. large crowd chose it to see tire birth of the New Year. Few had ought but a nodding ac- quaintance with their beds that night.

This past week the Navy Y.M.C.A. has been frequented by many Ain i- can, British and Erenich sailors. During the holidays there were many enjoyable entertainments for the sailors. Gn Christmas night over a hundred children were entertained at a clrildren's party in the gymnasium aird tlieir games and romps del gilt" ed the audience of sailors. There were evenings of Chinese slight of hand and .juggling and a boring, wrestling and ¿wordplay by a Chinese athletic association. A fine concert orgairiizecl hy well-known local ringers and musicians; a sukiyaki, picture Jan shows, a New Years party and last night a successful dance given, by

.Ji. M. s, Durban,

the Old Year out fashion and with all ؛the known hilarity, cafes, cinemas crowded, and

and theatres, tire whole

38 THE celestial empire. January 5, 1924.

Then there ١vas؛ the case of Major M, a well-known -and highly respected citizen of Shanghai. He did some flying, but the strenuous time rvasted in getting the necessary permission robbed his sport of all its glamour.

So seeing that these two gentlemen ha١٢e been unable to perform some .stunts that are purely edifying without being militaristic, it is worthy of note that the aeroplane that is at pre- ١sent in Shanghai should be stored in a godown of a German firm—or is it a Swiss firm ? The fact that the mention of Canton does not arouse the blush cf indignation on the faces of the persons- who know all about this aeroplane, seems to suggest that if there are no gentlemen desiring an up-to-date commercial vehicle, no ٦٣ery strong objection would be taken to a suggestion that the aeroplane two hundred yards from the “Mercury” office, might be purchased for a reasonable sum should the ١varlords of this arms-hating countrv desire a ne١v weapon of attack.

Perhaps the police might look into the matter, or better still the Bureau of Economic Affairs could make an offer for the machine; for after all is said and done there is no reason why aeroplanes should not be used as a business venture. But the mind of man is always focussed on the suspicious trail. He knows ١vhat an aeroplane can do ١vhen supplied with a number of bombs. Again, we should like to know' if these machines are still classified in ،Shanghai as “arms?”

DREDGING OFF POOTUNG POINT.

Leaving no Excuse for vessels Aground.

Going

parti- going

A large number of vessels, cularly Japanese, have been ashore off Pootung Point during the last few months, and the Whangpoo Conservancy Board, in conjunction with the Harbour Office, are at present dredging the river at this point. The task is a difficult one and slow, and the dredger is likely to be in its present position for some weeks to come. The reason for this is that ouly certain portions may be dredged at a time, and owing to the traffic passing up and down the work may only be done at certain times. However, when the work is completed, there will be no excuse for vessels going ashore here and complaining of the shortage of waterway.

OBiTUARYi

Mr. H. E٠ R. Hunter.

The many local friends of Mr. DI. E. R٠ Hunter will learn with deep regret the news of his death which occurred in Dondon on Monday, December 311 ٠ Mr. Hunter was for many years the manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai and also General Manager in Hongkong. He also served in Penang and Japan and will be remembered for the work he did during a ٦٠ery severe financial crisis in the East at the time of the rubber boom and his assistance to many Chinese firms who were in great financial difficulties, tiding them over until happier times.

Mr. Hunter was also keenly interested in the social life of the community and acted for some time as Steward to the Race Club in Shang-

vell a١s owning several ponies at home he became

Thatched Cottage men from China

his kindly considcrX٦١١ai؛d٠1٦fS ?un. ٠١ ٠ . Ch ٠ ١ N٠٠

their comfort.At the present moment his brother

Mr. Ellis Hunter is on his return journey to China after spendin.g a holiday at home, while his nephew Mr. J. E٠ D. Hunter is up٠-couhtry.

liai asof his own. When Chairman of tlie C4٦1D and many serving during the

DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN SHANGHAI AMERICAN DOCTOR,

Dr. Julian Petit Passes Away Suddenly on New Year’s Eve.

The many friends of Dr. Julian Petit, a well-known leading American surgeon and physician in ،Shanghai, will learn, with the deepest regret, the news of his sudden death, which occurred on New Year’s Eve in the General Hospital. I)r. Petit was apparently in the best of health ofily last week when he was heard to remark that he had never felt better in his life. Early on Monday morning he was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage, and in spite of every thing that was done, he succumbed during the night.

Dr. Petit was born on August 12, 1SS1, at Joplin,، Mo., and was educated at Kansas ،State University and St. Douis LTnivcrsity. He came to Shanghai in 1915, when he started practice here, becoming a. member of the Shanghai, St. Douis, and American Medical Societies. He was one of the most popular and acti١٢e members of the American community and toG'k a keen interest in the work of the Rotary Club, of which he was first president and organizer of the branch in China ; at one time acting as the Club’s secretary. He Freemason and a ber and organizer

was a keen charter mem-

of Acacia Masonic College Fraternity, member of the Blue Dodge and York Rite Masonry of the first Imperial (Shrine) Divan to the Orient and also of the Medical Fraternity Nu Sigma Nu. ٠ Dr. Petit will also؛ be greatly missed in the social life of the community in which he too؛k much interest. He ١vas a member of the Shanghai Club, American Club, the Columbia Country Club, Cercle Sportif Française, the Rotary and Jhe Race Club.

The Funeral Service at Bubbling Well.

The funeral service of Dr. Julian 1'etit was lield on Wednesday afternoon at Bullbling Well Cemetery in the pre- senee of a vast number of friends and sympathisers. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. c. E. MacRae following the Masonic (tributes by*. Rev. c. M. Drury, Chaplain, and Dr. c. c. J. Irons, Master, while Messrs. H. Norman, H. Holgate, ل. J. Evane, H. Wiley, c. Beatty and J. Mason, members of 'the Rotai-y Club acted as pall? bearers. The remains were er emat- cd.

Wreaths were sent by the following :—Dr. and Mrs. .R. H. Hudson, Ieon Friedmafi, California Pharmacy, Mr. and Mrs. s. D. Ren, Capt. and Mrs. Datson, Mr. and Mrs. George wilhelmi. Dr. Marshall and partners, Mr. and Mrs. c. s. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Max Friedman, Mr. and Mrs. II. E. P'age, No. I boy, amah and cook, c. Von Driel Endt, Dr. M. Kindler, Mr. and Mrs. s. Dilby, Mt. II. B. Dongfellow, Mr. and Mrs. Cliester- 1١I. Wentworth, Mr. J. H. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason, Mr. and Mrs. H. p. Dane, Mr. and Mrs. V. Fong Dam, Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Inman, Dr. Paul Martin, Mrs. Deonard and Dr. Rutli Deonard and

Tommy Dr. and Mr. and

Mrs. Jolm Moller and “Jackie,” Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Doyle, Mr. A. Flem- ing Rimball, Mr. Willie Golding, Mr, A. Silliennaii and family, Mr. and Mrs. William II. Bolton, Mr. al Mrs. Harly lucerne Paddock, Capt. and Mrs. G. w. Crum, Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeVault, Mr. and Mrs. Black- wood, Mr. II. ،؟. Honigsberg, Rising

29,:' Scottish Coiis'titution, Mr. and Mrs. Harold c. Norman,

Miss A. M. Anderson, Dixon, Mrs. G. Calavitis, Mrs. Roger' Irving Clapp,

Hotel Parisien, frtd., Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Bernard,

Magnolia()fficers and Brethren, I' Dodge, 626, St. Douis, Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patterson Williams,

Jr., De Molay Commandery, Knight Templar, Lawrence, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. ثد. p. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. William s. Fleming, Mr. Charles John Ferguson, Judge and Mrs. c. s. Dobingier, Ml'. Richard B. !.rving. Di', and Mrs. F. B. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Pei'kins, R. T. Bryan, Jr. and J. B. Davies, W- Funder & Co., Ml', and Mrs. Frank Courtney, Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. w.B. Robertson, D1'S. Ransom and Clark Gardner, Ml', and Mrs. Bert D. Kulm, Mr. Pal'ke D. Green, Ml'. Oscar N. Dopez, Mr. and Mrs. James ،Stephen. Iolati, Ml'. E. w. Miller and All-. I,. G. Dubbert, His loving Wife ami Essie, '!'lie Amei'ican Drug Com- pany, Dr. and Mrs. Fi'ederick M. Gensburger, Mr.. Y. Y. Clian, Ml'. Harry Kerry, Dr. Way Sung New, Ml'. N. D. Han, Ml', and Mrs. Carl Nalimmacher, M:1'. and M1'S. ن Dollar, Di', and Mrs. O’Hara, Mr. A. Popoviitch, Dr. and Mrs. J. Vinton ،Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Cliarles Han- liigs, Admiral-Oriental Dine, Mr. and Mrs. James Macbetli, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Durton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Palmer, Dr. and Mrs.* Charles G. 11'ons, Mr. and Mrs. p*. H. Boi'dwell, Mr. c. Clian, Mr. o. G. ،Steen, The Shanghai Medical ،Society, Mr. and Mrs. c. w. A. Sing, Ml', and Mrs. J.F. Da Silva, Oflicers and Bretliren o'f Sinim Dodge, A. F. and A. M., Mr. William M. Robertson, Mr. c. Eddie, The Robert Dollai' Company, Mr. William Cai'ter Rea, 'Ml', and Mrs. s. Chaiet, Mr. and' Mrs. Ti'uman, D. Parkhurst, Mr. Dee Pueli Slice, Mrs. Yue, Mr. D. Chelmis, Mr. and Mrs. Francis، B. Reilly, Capt. and Mrs. Whitley Irving Eisler, Miss E. 'Gibli- son, Mr. and Mrs. p. A. Sergeant, Mr. E. A. Meyerink, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall E. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Georgette Parker, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Rosenfeld, Ml', and Mrs. Ernest Henry ،staber, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bena, Mr.

Mrs. J. H. Inwood, Mr. and Mrs. Eichwald, S'hanghai Preceptory Priory of Knights Templar, Eng- Constitution, Dr. w. J. Findley, and Mrs. Jacques Klass, Mr. and

Paw Ding Kwang Pu Chen,

Mrs. Diehtig, Dr. Marcovici, Directors and Oflicers and Members of the Shanghai Rotary Club, Keystone Cliapter, No. I, Royal Arch Masons, Shanghai, Dawrence Cliapter No. 4, Royal Arch Masons, Dawrence, Kansas, Danen- bergs. Nomad Oasis, Zylstra Trading Company.

Tributes at Gathering of Local Rotarians.

At a gatliering of tlie Slianghai Rotary Club, lield on Thursday at nodn, at tile Astoi' House Hotel, tributes were paid to tile late؛ Dr. Petit, the first President of the Ol'ganization and a member of tlie Directorate since its o Illation, tlie speakers being the

¡President, Mr. w. J. Hawkings; the immediate past President. Mr. H. B. Dane; and the guest of the day. Sir. Edward Pearce, all of whom'spoke of the deceased as one of the most public spirited men in tlie communit , and a public benefactor.

Prior to the commencement of tiffin, the whole company, at tlie call of tlie Chairnn, stood in-silence for fifty seconds as a ti'ibuite to Dir. Petit’s .memory. '

and Joe and lisli Mr.Mrs. H. C. D. Nicholls, Hospital, Mr.Filipino patients, Mr. and.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Mr. E. H. Murray.

The funeral of Mr. E. H. Murray, whose death occurred very suddenly m Tuesday morning, took place on Dec. 28 at Bubbling Well Cemetery in. the presence of a large number، of friends.

Rev. C. M. Drury, of the Community Church, officiated, and six old friends, Mr. S. H. Noxen, Mr. H. O. Hashagen, Mr. N. R. Healy, M١j٠. E. Nelson, Mr. W. A. Adams and Mr. J. II. Grant acted as pallbearers.

A very large number of wreaths were sent among which were :_

Mr. D. I). G'DriscolI, Di'. Paul Martin, Miss Dowry, Mr. H. E٠ Heacock, Mr. and Mrs. Ieonard Everrett, Mr. E. A. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Carney, Miss A. w. A.llen, Mr. Stii'ling Fessenden, Mrs. H. s. Robertson, Mr. Purcell G. Sullivan, Mr. II. T. Krull, Mr. s. H. Noxon, Mr. I. Glemby, Ml', o. G. ،steen, Mr. Mike Healy, Mr. and Mrs. ل. J. Caccia, Mr. and Mrs. Diei'cking and family. Ml', c. A. Perkes, Mr. N. Saclis, Mr. o. B. Gainsborough, Mr. PD. Gross, Mr. c. D٠ Seitz and familv. Ml'. H. B. Iongfellow and family, Mr', and Mrs. F. w. McIntyre, tlie Kostei' Company, u. s. Court officials, Mr. D. w. Murphy, Mr. Harry o. Hashagen, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Gi'ooms, Mr. M. c. Clieek, Major and Mrs. c. p. Holcomb, Mr. w. J.

V“-- Gaiide, Mr. Will. Adams, Ml', and M1'S. J٠ H- J. Harold Dollai', Mr. and Mrs. w.

N. Gray, JR., Mr. and Mrs. D. Dadow, Mr. J. H. Grant, Mrs. w. H. Dowe and daughters, Mr. Fred. D. Robbins, Mr. A. s. Glemby, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Messrs. Marsden؛ and Swan, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. p. H. Bord- well, Capt. and Mrs. w. Isler, Mr. Mrs. ؛lid Miss Remedios, Mr. A. Popovich, Di', w. T. . Findley, Mr. c. H. ،Suffert, Mr. w. s. Fleming, Shanghai Machine Co., Hugo Stinnes China Co.. American Di'ug Company, Universal - Deaf Tobacco Co., Inc., Amei'ican Club, Ml'. D. K. Ting, Mr. Hail sell. Y. Juo, Mr. Disen s. D. Pang,

Clice Miss

Shanghai Baseball Club, Mr. Lay-ken, Mr. S. Y. Woo and Alice Y. Sung.

Mrs. Raymonde Levy.٠ Funeral services for the late Raymonde Devv, wife of Mr. Jack Devy, of Messrs. Sennet Freres, who died on Christmas Day at St. Mary’s Hospital of peritonitis, were held at the Baikal Road Jewish cemetery on December 27. ٠ .

Mrs. Devy, ’the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deoil Daffaille, of Paris, France, only recently came to Shanghai.

The funeral services were attended by a large number of friends and many.floral tributes were sent including those from Mr. and Mme. Lucien Blum, Mr; and Mrs. James B. Katz, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kammerling, Mr. and Mrs. H. "V. Marco, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Gensburger, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gensburger and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sapliiere and family, Mr. and Mrs. Julien Barraud, Mr. and Mrs. E. Dipkov’sky, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rosenfeld, Mr. Deo Saphiere, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Somekh, Mr. and Mrs. Gatton, Mr. and Mrs. S. Dibby, Mr. and Mrs. J. Spunt, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patterson Williams, Jr. Mr. Deon Friedman, Messrs. E. Na٦٠on and Is. Misrahi, Finkelstein family, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Eichwald, Mr. G. M. Boves, Mr. I. Zan Pub, Mr. A. D. Penning and many others.

TERRIBLE MOTOR SMASH..

Four Russians Inured and Car Smashed Up.

A terrible motor smash occurred in Avenue Edward VII last Saturday night, w’hen a big touring car crashed with terrific force into an electric، light, inole in the middle of the road, smashing the car and seriously injuring three young Russian cadets and a fourth Russian, not a cadet.

The car was completely wrecked, and bashed in concertina fashion, and glass sent flying all over the road. The chauffeur, also a Russian, was very seriously injured, while the three cadet passengers also suf-

They were taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, where the chauffeur is in a critical state.

The car was a hired car, bearing tie number 2628, and it is thought that the chauffeur lost control of the car, which was travelling very fast, the time being shortly before midnight.

feed.

January 1924 وة. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. 39

MME. DIETERICH’S ORPHANAGE.

A Hard Struggle for Existence: ،،Mercury” Representative Pays

the Place a Visit.

eventually become very citizens of their fatherland, this object in view she no pains and with the of three qualified teachers,

Some time ago we gave an account of the Orphanage for Russian girls which has been maintained by Mme Dieterichs for alreadv more than two years in Shanghai. The inmates of this Home are children who having lost their parents in the Revolution found their way to the shelter offered them by Mme De terichs and her husband. General Dieterichs, wlien in Omsk. Eventually feuid their w^y to Shanghai ألع

Hungjao Road, but for the past few months have been living in a Cliinese house in a quiet street in tlie village of Tuzseva whicli is practically a con- tinuation of the village of Siccawei.

This Home is well worth a visit for it is the scene of liard work, industry, love and undying liope. Mme Dietericlis’ one liope is to educate this “family” in such a way that tliese girls may

useful With

spares lielp

these girls are obtaining tlie very best of education. Apart from their studies they do the entire work of the house, the scrubbing, cooking, washing, etc., and when on Saturday afternoon a representative of (the ‘*Mercury” visited the pretnises, slie found every room full of children hard at work.

The only two warm rooms in the house were the kitchen, whicli was being cleaned, and the laundry where some of the girls were washing their clothes. The rest of the house was bi.tterly cold and it was perfectly clear that tliose who were sewing or studying were horribly cliilly. Mme Dieterichs, however, pointed out that funds would not run to heat and tliough the girls must have longed most terribly for a warm stove on such a bitter day they smiled with the greatest trustfulness at theii- uardian knowing that she shares ev'erytliing she has with them.

Mme. Dieterichs never makes an the public, but slie

thankful the re-

sponsibility of maintaining and educating srrch a large family is undoubtedly a very great strain and made her remark “ If only I could be sure of having enough money to meet our monthly expenses I could rest content.”

On making inquiries as to what food these girls got, we found that on rising in the morning they received a piece of bread and a enp of tea, at noon they got a plate of porridge and at 5 o'clock tliey were given a plate of soup which contains meat tliree times a week only. The day is finislied at 8 p.m. witli a cup of hot tea. “Just to warm them before going to bed, as it is very cold for tliem,” said Mme Dielerichs.

As we have already said this earnest woman is extremely anxious tliat they should learn self-support and for tliis reason slie insists on them being taught fine needlework so that the girls are prepared to receive orders for underwear, children's clothes and ladies' summer clotlies as well as all sorts of embroidery. In tliis connec- tiou slie asked us to mention tliat some time ago a lady ordered a fancy tea cloth, but owing to the fall of

of the roof in tlie old liouse on Hungjao Road, tlic address destroyed. The table cloth been finished for some time Mme Dieterichs would be very

glad if tlie owner wonld senfl word to Mrs. Dinitsky stone, 16 Wongkashaw Gardens.؛ Tel : W.1835 who is in almost daily touclj with the Orphanage.

On inquiring liow Mme Dieterichs hoped to raise tlie necessary funds for the coming year, we were told that a raffle of the girls’ work was being

appeal towould naturally be for any assistance, as

part the was has anti

arranged by which they hoped to contribute something towards housekeeping expenses. Tickets for this raffle are also to be had at $1 each at Mrs. Dinitsky Stone, who is also arranging another raffle of a very fine platinum wrist watch.

The children are to give an entertainment at the French Municipal Buildings on January 17 which should attract a very large audience, not only because of the wish to help these deserving orphans, but also on account of the very interesting programme of Russian dances, the acting of an old Russian legend with folk songs and the recounting of folk lore which has been arranged. Mrs. Denitsky Stone has promised to give a Christmas Tree for the children on January 7 and would be very thankful for warm clothing, as the problem of keeping these girls during this bitter weather is a very serious one. Every gift even to the value of 50 cents would be most gratefully accepted, but it is asked that the things should be useful, as the lives of the girls are too fully occupied to allow them time for toys or such like amusements.

General Dieterichs, who is sharing the fate of the rest of the family, employed the time he spent in Kirin in learning the art of shoe making and is now an expert at this trade and • is pleased to take ٠ orders. His speciality is Russian riding boots, but the specimens he showed of warm gaiters and ladies’ wear proved that he could turn out a very fine pair of ladies’• shoes. Any orders he receives helps to relieve the family’s financial burden which is weighing so heavily on the shoulders of Mme Dieterichs, sometimes making her almost despair of being able to carry on the great task she has set herself.

There is not the slightest doubt but that anyone visiting this quiet and busy Home would be touched by the uncomplaining spirit of these girls, who not having sufficient food nor the warmest of clothing are yet facing life with a quiet determination to make good.

SHANGHAI FIRES.Six Shops Destroyed in Tsepoo Road.

Three fires occurred in the ،Settlement on ،Sunday, and the Fire Brigade was kept busy. One conflagration was very serious, six shops being destroyed in Tsepoo Road.

At 8.28 p.m. three of، the brigade watch towers almost simultaneously reported a big fire off Tsepoo Road. Hongkew Division responded and found that the fire had got a good hold and was making alarming headway, six shops and dwellings at the corner of Tsepoo Road and the Yuen Chee alleyway being already in flames. The fire had apparently started in a tailor’s shop, No. Fa 754 Tsepoo Road, the third shop from the corner of the alleyway. It had spread rapidly through the shop, involving a dwelling in the alley way, and soon the whole corner block of six premises (three shops and three dwellings ) was afire. The outbreak gave ٠ every promise of being a serious one and it was only too evident that a hard fight would be necessary to save the surrounding property. The Division promptly surrounded the burning block, and by rapid work confined the flames to the six premises referred to, these, however, beipg badly damaged—three on the ground and first floors and three on the first floor.

A pump responded from Central Station, but by the time it arrived on the scene Hongkew men had the fire well in hand.

The cause of the fire is unknown. Other Calls.

At 1.41 p.m. Hongkew responderl to a call and found a portion of the roof of a dwelling, No. 29؟ Lloyd Road, on fire. An early discovery and prompt call prevented the fire from؛ getting a hold before the Division arrived and a few

SAILOR KILLED ONPRESIDENT MADISON..

minutes' work with handpumps suffic- ed extinguish it. The fire was caused by the overheating of a stove pipe wliich passed through the roof.

Central Division responded to a call that was received at 3.33 p m. and found a small quantity of straw in the kitchen of a dwelling. No. 291 Lloyd Road, on fire. In a very short time this was extinguished, a first-aid jet being used.The Brigade Having a Busy Time.

At 6.38 a.m. yesterday Honkew Division were called to a fire at Ca 292 Mukden Road. A late call had evidently been given for the premises—four Chinese dwellings coil- verted and used as a rubber slioe factory—were a ٠ mass of flamesthroughout, with tlie flames already shooting through the roof, wlien the Division arrived and it was soon realized that little could be done to wards saving them. The Division promptly got to work and devoted its energies to protecting tlie surrounding property. In tliis tliey were, after a very strenuous fight, successful and tlie damage was. confined to the shoe factory, whicli were, however, practically gutted. Gne of the employees suffered injur eS of the factory jumped through a window at the rear in order to esca.pe from the flames, and in doing so lie injured, his head on the raidway. Another employee, however, was less fortunate for lie was trapped in the blazing building and succumbed. His body was found by the firemen underneath a window in a room on the first floor at the front of the premises—he had obviously niade a

to get through the window but the fact that the will- dow was covered with wire netting hampered him and he was overcome with smoke before Ire could make his exit.

The cause of the fire is unknown.At 10.50 a.m. the Central

Division responded to a call and found two rooms on the first floor of No. ٢4 in King Loong Ka, an alleyway between Honan and Shantung Roads, a mass of flames.

Tlie premises were used as a box maker's shop and tlie two rooms were stacked with small wood, and card- board boxes. These served as e'xcel- lent fuel and by the time the Division arrived the flames, had spread to a drying-stage stacked witli wood at tlie rear. The liouse is one of a very coll؛- gested block and for some minutes the surrounding property was threatened, but tlie Division promptly worked jets on to all sides of the fire' and after about 20 minutes’ brisk work succeeded in confining it to No. 14, the first floor being, liowever, practically gutted and tlie .ground floor, although saved ircm damage by fire, suffering slight- lv from water damage.

A man working on tlie premises at the time of the outbreak was very severely burnt about the face, limbs and body. First aid was rendered by tlie firemen and he was conveyed to Shantung Road Hospital in tlie Brigade Rescue and Ambulance Van, which had responded to the call. He is detained in hospital and his condi- tiou is critical.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Thrown From Companionway in Heavy Seas.

LINER’S TERRIBLE VOYAGE.

The Admirsl liner President Madison arrived in Shanghai on Thursday after one of tlie worst voyages in lier history. She met with heavy storms in tie pacific, and lost one sailor, killed by being tlirown to the deck from a companionway by the motion of the ship: two other men were injured, while a number liad narrow escapes from being washed overboard.

The worst storm was met with two days from Yokohama, and the vessel herself suffered considerable dange. The Chief Officer and tliree of the tew were going up a companionway, with a sailor named Ahloff in the lead, when a heavy sea struck the ship, a.(١d the thee sai'lors were thrown over the Chief Officer's head and on to the deck beneatli. Ahloff sustained serious injuries and died later. He was buri٠d at Yokohama. The otlier two men also

SHANGHAI AMERICAN SCHOOL

Dedication Service.

frantic effort

EUROPEANS HELD UP IN HONGKONG.

Highway Robbery is the Peak District.

Two Europeans were held up and robbed by Chinese in the Peak district of Hongkong a few days ago. The victims were Mr. A. Butt, of Messrs. Getz Bros., and Mr. Farrod, of the Union Insurance Company. They were sitting on a public seat on the roadside at Hatton Road, near the Pinewood Battery, when four Chinese, armed with knives and a bamboo p٥٦٥٠ held them up. They were Searched and robbed of $7 in cash and a silver watch. The robbers ran down the hillside towards Pokfulum.

What might be called the beginnin of a new era in the history of th American community in Shanghai was commenced yesterday with the formal opening of the new American School on Avenue Petain—a comparatively new street in Shanghai but around which houses are already springingup inhabited for the greater part by parents whose children attend the school.

During the afternoon the school buildings were thrown open for inspection and the keenest satisfaction was expressed at the type of buildings erected. These' buildings at present include the girls’ dormitory, the recitation building and the central building with the large dining hall where the dedication services were held.

The American flag, which was the gift of the American Legion, was presented by Mr. C. S. Franklin, Commander of the Frederick Ward Post of the American Legion. This flag was handed to Cpl. Raven in charge of a squad of American school boys, members of the American Co., S.V.C. who in turn passed it to the School Co. of Boy Scouts, who raised it to the sound of “To the Colours,” played on the cornet by Mr. Miller.

After tea which was served to all the <٢uests, the dedication services were commenced by the Rev. C. N. Caldwell, the “Father” of the school. This prayer was followed by a violin solo played by Miss Louise Macklin, of the American School staff. Miss Bernice Austin also of the School staff sang and the Rev. C. L. Boynton, Principal of the school, spoke of the future of the school remarking that it had “already grown too large for its clothes” since many applications for admission had already been refused on account of lack of space, but that he hoped that in the autumn a temporary building would be erected in the grounds of the school so as to supply this need.

Captain Robert Dollar then spoke on the rapid growth of American interests in China and the wisdom of choosing a plan for the new school which would allow for development on a large scale. The American community in China could be considered as the largest outside the United States and largely accounted for the interest taken in China by America generally.

٠ The prayer of dedication and benediction was given by Rev. H. N. Smith, Vice-Chairman of the Board.

On account of these services taking place yesterday the school began its regular work this morning at 8.30 o’clock.

4Ö THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, .1924.

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG AND HIS ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE.

Association, the Shanghai Native Bankers’ Guild, the ١١٢orld’s Chinese Students' Federation and the Shanghai College of Commerce (National South-eastern University).

Amongst those present. ١vere :—Mr. Fang Chao-pah, acting Chairman of

Telegram sent by Sir Robert Ho Tung to Tuchun Chi Shi-yuan, Nanking; Tupan Lu Y٢ung-hsiang, Hangchow, and Tuli Sun Cbuan-fang, Foochow : —

Sometime ago 1 respectfully acknowledged the receipt of your letter signifying your full approval of my Peace Campaign. Besides my personal gratittude, the people of the Southeastern provinces infinitely app٢eciate your benevolent action to avert the disaster of war,

Newspapers here recently publish . reports regarding the appearance of ٦٦a11٠،- Fukien troops on the border of Che- ٦؛'٦٦٦ < kiang, invalidating the peace pact be- ٦٦ee٠ anc٦ Huang ١ cn-pai. tween Kiangsu and Chekiang. I be- ،•' ٢٠•'٠٠٥ 1liey؛ you cannot possibly adopt any pol;؟y that is opposed to the declaration contained in your letter. I feel confident that the consideration of your gtfave responsibility and your sacred p'-edge will prevent any inconsistent Action. Mindful of your past courtesies I presume to send you this telegram, re- started, questing you to be good enough to reveal the real aspects of the situation in order to check the circulation of the alarming rumours. Your reassuring reply is eagerly awaited.

،■- (Signed) Ho Tung.Reply from General Lu Yuug-hsiang

of Chekiang to Sir Robert Ho Tung : —Your telegram of December 24 noted.

Chekiang faithfully abides by tlie peace pact and concentrates its attention in preserving order and pacifying the people. Resolute and relaxed efforts will be made to maintain this policy consistently. 1 have also seen rumours published in the newspapers. Chekiang cannot assume any responsibility for the appearaace of Fukien troops within its border. The public are fully aware of the party actually responsible for pushing the belligerent preparations in Kiangsu and Chekiang. The main fact to

in mind is that Che kiang is confining its efforts to measures of self• protection and is

obliged to take steps its own defence. I am

g to infringe the terms of the peace pact. I have the honour to telegraph this sincere statement to you for your information.

(Signed) Lu Yung-hsiang. Dec. 28, 1923.

Reply from General Chi Shi-vuan of Kiangsu to Sir Robert Ho Tung.

Sir Robert Ho Tung, 36 Seymour Road,

Shanghai.١’our telegram of December 24 noted.

During the past few months the Kiangsu Province did not despatch even one soldier for offensive action. Our military force has not been increased by recruiting a single battalion or a regiment. The talk of belligerent preparations entirely lacks،oundation. I hope this telegram win ease your anxieties.

(Signed) Chi Shi-yuan. Dec. 28, 1923.

Reply from General Sun Chuan-iang of Fukien to Sir Rebert Ho Tung.

Sir Robert Ho Tung, c/o Mr. Suing Sut-kum, East of

Police Station, 1570, Haining Road.Your telegram of December 24 noted.

be borne

therefore to ensure absolutely unwillin

spite the language handicap, tlie cepted with *feet from Gctober 3T, student cast rendered wliat was can- sided by many a striking performance.

A second play was given by the Cliinese Dramatic Club, entitled “Courage.” Tliis is a Chinese

The appointments of Messrs, w. c. Walker, workshop assistant, and A. J. Emery, transport mechanic, are Confirmed under agreements termin' able at three months' notice with

historical drama, based oil an episGcle effect from March I, .1923 and Decern- ؟¡:the Chamber of Conimerce, preside " in the liistoi-y of tlie Ming clynasty ber 12, 1922, respectively. ati^ti with دف;١٦٠ اع' to be triie to history،:; It ؛d said

acting Syear’s س؛اااغدو is ؛,tells the stony of ti c Chinese Joann of stan ٥ne years ’لمألثيييريفًا، Arc, Shell Yuan-y g—hawshe ̂sad1923'ect، ع: ال the، cit of Dayliow, in Hupeh Pro- probation from iron yince٢!؟ the كي جاط١ aft؟ دًالل٦ذظعجأليثحؤخلئ٠

hr general in command had been" killed. '

Stage fitiugs were borrowed f 1'0'11 ال9ت3جa Shanghai tl eatre and the perform-

ance was considered a distinct success along Clninese lines by tile lai'ge

.audience

present were SirMr. Hsu

Foreign Affairs), Gen. Wang Cliing-chen (chief of staff to the local Military Governor), Chev. S. K. Chen, Judge T. S. K. Loh, Messrs. Fu Siao-en, Pan Ching-poo, Lo King-kee, Shen Shen-ching, N. Y. Chang, S. S. Fung, P. K. Chu, S. U. Zau, K. S. Zee, ١V. H. Clien, and Sze

g-zay, I،. T. Yuan, and Drs. Da١٢id Z. T. Yui, P. ١V. Kuo, T. H.

and among til oseRobert and his two sons. Yuan (Commissioner of

is appointed assistant switchgear superintendent from December I»

Several speeches ١vere made on the subject o٠f peace and the necessity of holding a round table conference. Mr. Fang, who gave the address of ١vel- come, said that everyone should work for peace and that he sincerely hoped Sir Robert would return to Shanghai to carry on the good work he had

SHANGHAI ٧OLUNTEERS٠

Public School for Girls.—The re* signation of Mrs. M. Pratt, temporary assistant Mistress, is accepted with effect from December 31, 1923.

Miss D. Duncan is appointed assist ant mistress on probation from Ja٥٠ ary §, 1924.

Secretariat.-The appointment of aft R. Middleton, clerical assistant in th* Revenue Oflice, is confirmed under agreement from November 8, 1923.

Dr. Iluang Yen-pei, representing tie I iangsu Educational Association wlro concurred witli tile statements already made said that he and some of liis friends on their return from Europe last year had issued a circrrlar telegram throughout the. country advccat- ing national peace, but nothing liad come of it. He found that people talked instead of taking action, while those living in olden days when they wanted peace, they agitated for it and consequently secured it.

Mr. Sze Eiang-zay, a well-known journalist and who has .just returned from Nanking and Hangchow where lie visited Marshal Chi Shi-vtian and General Lu Yung-hsiang in the interests of peace, and who is to carry oil the work commenced by Sir Robert Ho Tung, also spoke at the reception expressing his opinion that if these two provinces could not come to terms how would it be possible for the whole of China to agree ?

Sir Robert said how verv much lie regretted leaving Shanghai at the presebt moment and that he would think very much of them in the future. He hd worked verv hard for peace,- which he felt the most important thing to achieve, but owing to pressure of business and the severity of tlie cold in Shanghai he was obliged to return, to Hongkong. He liad promised to attend' the Irtish Empire Exilibition in London as one of the Hongkong commissioners, but he promised to return im- م ؛ mediately should be hear tilt tile conference would take place, for tliougli h.e was already an old man- he was

any hardships - the

Shanghai, Jan. 4, 1924.Routine Orders by Colonel w. F. L.

Gordon, C.M.G., D.^.o., Commandant,s.v.c.

No. I: Municipal following extract from Gazette dated January 4, published for information؛: —

“Light Horse.—2/1 lent, c.' Tren- chard Davis M.c. to be lieutenant.

Machine Gun Company.—2 / Lieut. E. c. Baker and 2/Lieut. D. ١١'. Leach to be Lieutenants.

American Company.—2 Lieut. E. L. McCloskey to be Lieutenant.

Chinese Company.—2 / Lieut. T. Chang to be Lieutenant.

Commission Renewals.—Captain E. Middleton, M.B.E., Reserve Officers from 2/12/23.

Captain J. E. Murray, Medical Officer, from 30/12/23.”

No. 2: Officers’ Leave.—Lieut. E. I,. McCloskey, American Company from 25/12/23 to 15/1/24.

w. F. L. Gordon, Colonel Commandant, s.v.c.

Notice.Mess Dinner : There will be an

Officers Mess Dinner at the Shanghai Club, on Wednesday, January 16, at 8

Commandant,

Gazette.-—The the Municipat

،1924, is

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II. ot

NEWS FROM THE CHINESE PRESS.

Robert Ho Tung.

local

p.m.

MUNICIPAL STAFF CHANGES.

Cliinese press reports : — Ho Tung has decided to

* I oil the French mail steamer ى Patti ¿¿cat on January 4, for Hongkong. Tlie Shanghai Chinese Gene al Chamber of Commerce, the Shanghai Bankers’ Association the Shanghai Native Banks’ Guild, -the Kiang'su Provincial Educational As- sociation as well as the Shanghai Commercial University and the Worl 1 Federation of Chinese Students will entertain Sir Robert Ho Tung at 4 ¿.in., on January 2 at the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce. ٠

Shanghai and Canton Cutons Question.

The local Chinese press reports The Military Commissioner of Shang- hai prohibited the holding of the proposed open air meeting of various ¿ublic bodies of Shanghai on New Year’s Canton

TileSir Robert leave Shanghai

ready to undergo :.كلآلshould these be necessary for securing of peace in China.

w؛٠ .c medical

are au-

Day to demonstrate on the Customs question.

Sir Ernest Wilton.The “Shanghai Tribune” reports :٠

Sir Ernest ١Vilton, the Associate Chi6 Inspector of the Salt Revenue of China, who has been on his inspection ton» returned to Peking in the evening c٠ December 31.

PLAYS IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE.

Christmas Entertainments.

The Englisli Dramatic Club,

dage which is disturbing Northern '١١٦١٤٦- ٥٤ ،٥ ؟ banghai College Eng- Fukien troops have been sent 1S٦ I(acuity, rendered its inaugural lately to effect its suppression, and Pcr ؛٥ ri٦ia-llce on the stage in the col- this will be accomplished soon. The ١e٥e ball during Christinas week. The report that Fukien troops have taken P١aY ١vas written for the occasion by the offensive on Chekiang territory is ٥،1SS White and entitled “The a fabricated rumour from irresponsible Revenge,” and ١vas designed to portray sources. I am advocating peace in ، ٠ "٠٥ great earnest, and will not relax my efforts. I appreciate your kind inquiries. Reply respectfully submitted.

(Signed) Sun Ciiuan-fang. Dec. 27, 1923.

Reception to Sir R. Ho Tung.On Wednesday a farewell re

ception was given to Sir Robert Ho Tung in the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce by the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiangsu Educational Association, the Shanghai Bankers’

Owingt?a٦re؛ent٦٥utbï:؛٦f٠b٥٥;٠ ٠zed by Miss Anne Cath؛

he influence 0؛ tlie Christmas spirit. The story is about three men whose business was ruined by an un- cup 110115 millionaire competitor.

One dies,'heartbroken, leaving a widow and - دارا ا ■٠ ■ ■ swear meet their dastardly plans, but tile sph.it 0 Christmas alters everything and brings about a hearty reconciliation.

Besides writing the' play Miss White had entire charge of fitting up the stage and coaching the players. De-

children destitute, the others revenge. Ten years later they on Christmas eve to carry out

alters everything and

Police Force.—SergeantMorgan،, is invalided under certificate from December 25.

The following appointments thorized : —

To be constable from December 18 : —W. W. Selvey.

To be constables from December 22 :—S. H. Archer, N. Bell, E. R٠ Butcher, ١١٢. Dow and A. Telfer.

To be Assistant Warder from December 22 :—A. Hurry.

Public Health Department.—Long leave is granted to Miss E. Summer- skill, matron, Victoria Nursing Home, from February 20, 1924.

Public ,Works Department.—Mr. O. J. Barnes is appointed inspector on three months’ probation from January 1, 1924.

The appointment of assistant Inspector J. Barkley is confirmed under agreement from August 1, 1923, terminable at three months’ notice.

The resignation of Mr. H. Ross, building surveyor, under medical certificate, is accepted with effect from November 16, 1923, the date of expiry of liis long leave.

The service of assistant inspector ١V. C. Youngs will terminate on February 29, 1914, the date of expiry of his agreement.

Electricity Department.—Messrs. J. Work and A. Rasmussen are appointed charge engineers on probation from December 12 and 19, 1923, respective-

Tlie resignation of Miss B. M. Ovens, stenographer and typist, is ac٦

AMAZING OFFER TO THE WORLD.

How to Send a Postcard by Aeroplane Over the

North Pole.

remarkable offer is made by the 4،Aeronautical Digest” in connection with Captain Ronald Amundsen’s proposed flight over the North Pole. Captain .Ymuudsen will carry with him a limited supply of specially lithographed postcards which will be delivered to any town in the world. To obtain one of these it is necessary to send G. $1 to the Aeronautical Digest Publishing Corporation, 1 Madison Avenue, New York. In return one of the special postcards will be received, and this، when written and stamped, may be put into any pillar box or post office and will be in due course conveyed by Captain Amundsen over the Pole. The money will go to defrav the costs of the expedition yvhich is a purely ejentific one,

A

January 5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE «BRITISH PARLIAMENT. PASSENGERS

LEGAL FORMS

DEPARTED

Will Forms

From

Messrs. Giorgiani, Granelli,

The King’s Prorogation Speech Reference to Japan's Disaster.

؟T ON. The latest quotations from Liverpool, dated the 29th ?6ة:؟6غآ192ل؛١٢٦إ٦١همم١خل؛ل:؛اكشئ0جat 8 ق؛or January and 20ك83غ for٦Iarch. New York deriined on a disappointing dem^rnyrom آلكألئ1ئ1ا8

.F. Gr Broach is Rs. 658 for April/May delivery

steam 1 ههة:تمه؛عح23؛00?47□ه'’ ٠٥٥٠ rates at the close are.—Tungclioiv00عع0جاأ.ة7عخ؛ث HINA:؟' ٥ ٠ Shanghai Ordinary 3?45٠00, Ningpo ¥42.00, Northern Seed $24.00 and Soutliern Seed

Estimated stock of Indian Yam land’:؛ The following are the figures coiujiiled

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The King’s speech on tire Prorogt- tiol’ of Parliament on November 16 was as followsMy Lords and Members of the House

of Commons,My Government have recently

initiated negotiations aiming at tire appointment with the collaboration، of tile United States, of a Commission of Inquiry to determine Germany's capacity to pay Reparation. Unfor- innately it lias not been possible to secure the assent of the French Government to tliese proposals, wliicli it liad been hoped would lead to a solu'tion of tlie Reparation problem، My Government regard with profound anxiety tlie continuance of the present economic conditions in ' Europe, which depend so largely on the settlement of 'this question

A serious situation has developed . in Germany wliicli is engaging the close and earnest attention, of My i Government.

The arduous negotiations for peace witli Turkey, begun in November,. 1922, have, I am happy to say, been brought to a successful conclusion^ A Bill to carry into effect certain provisions of tlie settlement reached at Iauane on July 24 last will be laitl before Parliament as soon as possible.

It is ^y ai^t hope that the con- elusion of tliis Treaty may bring real peace to tlie Near 'East؛ and may herald an era of political and coin- rnercial prosperity for Turkey and ؛for the countries which are renewing frie يا’ eat o- wit her

Negotiations are proceedin٠g ٠ with the United States Government for a .sett en ent of the difficulties with e in ٠ to tie car age of liquor ؛ar؛transit, and illicit importation, into the Un ted States^

I deplore the disaster which has recei 1 1 etale J؟pn. Tire heart-,felt sympathy of My country is with the Japanese Government and people, our former allies and close friends, wlio are bearing tliis national tragedy with characteristic fortitude and heroism.

My Government have welcomed the opportunity afforded them during the la.st few weeks of meeting so many of My Ministers from the self- governing- Dominions and the repre- senltatives of India.

The Conferences which have Just terminated have been¡ marked throughout by a spirit of .great cordiali'ty and good-will. Important questions affect ing the foreign relations and the defence of My Empire were carefully examined, and particular attention Was devoted to tlie promotion of trade and settlement within tlie Em- nire upon wliicli tlie well-being of Mv people so largely depends at this time. I am convinced tliat meetings of this kind are of the highest value in promoting the spirit of mutual co-operation amongst My people at home and overseas.Members of the House of Commons,

I thank you for the provision you have made for the public service. Mv Lords and Members of the House

of Commons,The position' of agriculture and the

problem of unemployment throughout the countrv continue to cause Me deep anxiety. Despite all the efforts of My Government to stimulate trade j and to alleviate distress, the circumstances of large numbers of our fellow- citizens still remain deplorable. My Ministers are convinced that unless measures for the safe- uarding and development of the home market are adopted, no permanent improvement ini their sittiation can lie expected.

In biding you farewell, I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may jest upon your labours.

. B. Houts, Mrs. H. D. Hume, Mrs. Sundbumer, Mr. G. Lunders, Mrs. H. ١V. Robjotm, Mr. M. Schotibery, Mrs.

.M. Scollay, Mr. E. Storer, Miss C. A ؛Sawyer, Mr. G. M. Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. TJong, Messrs. D. Thornley, W. A. Sundhumer, C. F. Anderson, Miss Ambrose, Mr. Artino, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Baker, Messrs. Bernadi, Bigardi,

Bury, Cgieria, Castagnino, Misses ؛Delza, M. Dingman, K. Duncan, E٠ Fox, Messrs. Gillette, R. Komaki, Mr.

1 and Mrs. Manceri, Mr. Paternar, Mrs. , B. Peosner, Messrs. J. C. Saunders,

Sanches Scamerzzi, Miss Vornos, . Messrs. Antonelli, Aetman, Andereoff, . Miss Baliarm, Messrs. Baromtini, ' Boehinioff, Cadenazzi, Mrs. Candenazzi,

Contini, Dobroff, ٠ Fiori. Mrs. Giorgiani. Messrs. Garonetta, Innoscenti,

Tsukoki., Kranopcozoff, Lucini, Mosca, Mrs. Mosca. Messrs. Messina, Mogat, Misses Bolastri, Ragonese, Mr. Rankonzky. Mrs. Spampani, Miss Spamgani, Messrs. Scarone, Soldane, Slaeff and Miss Vasilieff.

Per str. Kianaran, December 9؟. River Ports. Rev. D. Miquany.

Per str. Hsin Kiangteen, December 29. From Ningpo. Mr. R. s Benjamin Mr. K. Macpherson Major V. R. Barhundt

Per str. Kutwo, December 29 From River Ports. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fisher Mr. aufl Mrs. A. II. Stone and three children Mrs. L. Grant Miss Sharpies.

Per str. Kanchow, fanuary I. From Hongkong via Swatow. Miss K. Forbes Mr. w. E. Cowen Mr. G Clark.

Per str. Hsin Ningshao, lauuary 2. From Ningpo. Mr. ]. lessen Mr. F. Petersen.

Per str. Kiangshun, January I. From River Ports. Mr. and Mrs. Gale

Per str. Poyang, Jauuary 2. From River Ports. Mr. Trimer Mt. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Geney Miss Geney Miss Williams.

Per str. Hsin Peking, January.2. From Ningpo. Rev. and Mrs. Williams Mr. A. .ar n as Mrs. Robbins Miss Mayhew Mr. J لH. Jordon and Party (;) Miss G. N. and A. Leitao Misses c. and L Remedios Misses c. and I،. Souza Miss M. Carneiro.

Per str p. & o. s. Kashgar. January 3. From London. Mrs. Masseurs 2 children and Nurse Mr A. Miller Capt. McEullock Mrs. McEullock Miss Birks Miss Bourne Miss Gosse Miss Campbell Mr. J. Clarke Mrs. Mudie child and infant Mr. s. Sherwin Mr. J. Addis Mr. G. Bennett Mr R. Dalgetty Mr. s. Keyse Mr. E. Trodd Mr. V- Lerald Mr. A. Mills Ml. Mr. p. Ander- son Lt. Comdr. Jones Mr. A Lester Mr. A. Ranft Mr. D. Brown Mr. E. Loveluck Mrs. K Cull and two children Mr. J. Tabor Mr.

arrivedPer M.M.S Andre I,ebon, Decemeer

24. From Marseilles. Messrs. Dreyfus Mizewsky Noelting Mrs. Bourgeois Mrs. Bandinel Mr. and Mrs. Lauion and child Mrs. De Lapevriere and 3 children Mr. and Mrs. Vachez Mr. and Mrs. Delente and child Misses Riquet Lamilliere Mr. Raindre Mr. and Mrs. Mi hel Messrs. Tittman Daudrumez Mr. and Mrs. Kisloff and child Mr. Neve and two ehildren Mr. and Mrs. Dupuy Mr. and Mrs. Tikotsky and child Sisters Orsola Rossi Agnes Wittoria Mr Bakerowsky Mrs. Adamovitch Mrs. Landau and two children Mr. Laurent Mr. and two child:en Mr. Laurent Mr and Mrs. Berger Mrs. Abouk. From Saigon. Miss Bruyere Messrs. Friedman J. B. Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Haim and two children Mr. Castaigne. From Hongkong. Messrs. Madar Kornitzen and Miss Simonet.

Per str. Kiangfoo, December 24. From River Ports. Mr. and Mrs. P. Peterson and two children.

Per R.R.S. Empress of Australia, December 24. From Hongkong. Messrs. A. Blemer, C. M. Cottreal, C. J. Ferguson, N. Gec/rffry, R. Hall, S. H. Hewar, Miss E. M. Hinder, Messrs. J. R. Hindinarsh, T. A. Hilles, Miss J. ١J Tabor Mr. and Mrs E٠ Aitkin Lt. E.

Beazley Mr. and Mrs. J. Inwood and child. From Malta. Mr. E. reach. From Colombo. Mr. S. Bond Mr. A. Knight Mr. J. Ritchie. From Marseilles. Mr. D Scewait. From Penang. Mr. Masseures. From Singapore. Capt. D. Loos Mr Evanheeis Mr. W. H. Torrey Mi. W. B. Mershon From Hongkong. Mr. W. Higging Mr W. A. Clanton Mr. K. H. Martin Mr. W. E. Haigreaves Mrs؟ A. Percival Mr. lobedano Mr. A. J. Anderson Mr F. B. Pitcairn Mr. E. Howett Mr. G. Mackenzie Mr E٠ Iliyama Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Cole Mr. I،- Mc١icoll Mr. H. Gilmore Mr. Tressier.

Per R.M S. Empress of Australia, December 24.—For Vancouver etc. — Mr. J. B. Black Mrs C J. Cadell-Garrick Misses C. I. and K. B. Cadell-Garrick Messrs. F. S. Elias T. Ehlers B. Frankel J. Goulmy C. C. Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Kibblewhite Mr. J. FI. F. Kent Mr. an! Mrs.R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. G. Rainey Mr. C. ١’estal Miss E. Francisco Mrs W. P. Henderson and child Miss Hooguard Mr. J. H. Lawrence Rev. J• D. MacRae Messrs.S. W. Mollison C J. Williams Mrs. W. C. White and Mr G. B. White.

From Noël, Muiray & Cos Cotton Tam Report.Jan

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For the week From 1st Januar,,, 1923

Harne (,eriod¡922 As *hovt ا

712

!(),142

77.435

:؛8,091

11.692’

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Fer A.IS. President JeSersd December 27.—For Kobe.—Mr. s. ؛ Chellarom. For Seattle.—Miss I. هر Lehman. Mr. B. Wolf, Mr. and Mr؛ A. w. Turner, Misses Tinner, ؛ Tinner, H. Halversteat, M. c. Al ander, Mr. F. R. Langdon.

Average Agreement (Ship) $0.50 or 3 for $ 1

Bill of Sale (Form A.).........

„ Absolute (FormC. with Form Ci)...٠, (Ship) ..........٠, (Ship MortgageForm) ................

Charter Party, (Ship, 2 Kinds).........٠, (Coal, 2 Kinds),٠ (Steam Launch)

Declaration of Ownership(Ship) .........

Declaration of Trust .........Forms of Aveiage Bond..، 3 forInstrument of Transfer

(Shares)................Lease of Premises (2 Kinds)...Lease Form (Agreement

Between)................Lloyd’s .Average Agreements forMemorandum of Agree: ■nt

(Chinese) .........Mixed Court Petition .........Mortgage Form (No. 1), Ship

..........(hip؛؛) ,,,, (2 Kinds) each,, (Form E) .,, (Form D) .

Power of Attorney, General.(large)... (Small»(2 Kind) .. eacl

THE SHANGHAI MERCURY, I ، 5 Hongkong I oad

٥' THE CELESTIAL EMPlftE. January 5, 14.

From N ٥؛ l, Murray & Co.’s Piece Goods Report.January 3. ٠

ARRIVALS.—The M. M. str. Andre Lebon from Marseilles. The s.s. Gaelic Prince, Ethan Allen, Stuart Dollar, Eclipse, Diomed and Telemachus from New York, Suwa Maru and Benmacdui from London, Kaga Maru, President Grant and Fuji Maru from Seattle, Tenyo Maru from San Francisco, Laomedon from Liverpool, Durban Maru from Glasgow, and Sumatra andFormosa from Gothenburg.Cotton.—The latest quotations from

Liverpool, dated the 29th December, 1923, give Spot Middlings at 21.06d., 20.83d. forJanuary and 20.83d. for March. New York declined on a disappointing demand from the Mills and Spot delivery is given as 35,40 cents, March 34.65 cents, May 34.83 centB, July 33.84 cents, October 28.27 cents and December 28 cents. The Bombay market is strong with advances in prices, the latest rates being: F. G. Bengals Rs. 546, Fine Oomras Rs. 626, while F. G. Broach is Rs. 658 for April/May delivery.

Manchester.—This market remains very firm ١vith an upward tendency and new business is out of the question.

Local.—A more buoyant tone has been

noticeable, but with money as tight as ever business is rendered exceedingly difficult. Stocks are growing alarmingly low and it■ would seem that a rise in tael prices is inevitable. With a corresponding drop in the price of cotton a most welcome and badly needed revival in trade might eventuate. In the meantime the conservative policy must be followed.

Financial.— Stocks of Sycee have dropped to Tls. 21,200,000 ٦ ٢ vhile Dollars are quoted at $31,640,000, an increase on last week’s figures, of which the Native Banks hold Tls. 6,160,000 and Dollars 18,810,000.

Yarn.—The market is firmer. Reports are to hand of the sale of 4,050 bales during

the past week, while the retailers have purchased 6,500 bales for resale in bundles.

Auctions.—The general tone this week was brighter and bidding distinctly brisker, although there were no large advances in pi'ices. Fast Black Italians were a trifle irregular, but maintained their position while Venetians were on the easy side. Grey Shirtings showed a slight advance and Whites were also strong, especially the Changsha chops, some of which were up two and three mace. The Korean market was steady. Next week's auction cargo is for payment after China New Year. Quantities were reduced this week, the total being 28,929 pieces as against 33,142.

Cotton Yarn.—Indian :--No market.Japanese.—The latest prices from the Osaka Sampin Excliange, are:—Yen 307.50 for January, Yen 309.10 for February

Yen 310.50 for March, Yen 312.00 for April, Yen 312.00 for May and Yen 312.70 for June.Local :-4,050 bales of these Spinnings have been sold as below :—No. 10s. 100 bales Man and Bell 3160.00 and 200 baleB

2 Boys 3160.50. No. 16s. 700 bales Red Round Dragon 3174.00 and 100 bales Gold City 3180.00. No. 20s. 300 bales 2 Boys ¥186.00, 100 bales 3 Sheep ¥192.50 and 50 bales Peacock ¥193.00. No. 16s./2Os. 2,500 bales Water and Moon (Heavy) ¥184.00 (ex com.) for January delivery. 6,500 bales also have been sold for retail shops in bundles and the prices ruling for same are:—No. 10s. ¥156.75 157.75, No. 12s. ¥150.25/164.25, No. 14s. ¥169.25/171.25, No. 16s. ¥166.00/177.50 and No. 20s. ¥178.75/189.75.

China Cottcn:—The market rates at the close are :-Tungchow ¥47.50, Taichong ¥47.00, Best Steam Ginned ¥46.00, Shanghai Ordinary ¥45.00, Ningpo ¥42.00, Northern Seed $24.00 and Southern Seed $23.00.

AUCTIONS for the week ending 3rd January, 1924. comprised the following Goods:—

Grey Shirtings............White Shirtings .......Bleached T٠C.loths ... Sheetings....................Turkey Reds ............Velvets & Velveteens. Lawns ........................Black Jeans................

For the week. 7.625 pcs.

!'.299 „

Previous week pcs.

550120

9,675 ا 2,050

550840340

320320

For the Previous week sale

¥ ¥

Total for year 1924 7,525 pcs.

,'؛299 „:: 55°

٠٠ 210

:: 320

Cotton Italians Fast Blk. do. Dyed & Figd.

Cotton Twills & Poplins.Cotton Venetians ............Camlets.............................Long Ells .........................Lasting؟.............................Soanish Stripe, . ٠ .٠

Previoi ،sale

For tlie week6.

Total to, year 1924Previous week

>,629 pcs. 6.80'1 pcs. 6,629 pcs.150 „ 360 .. 0 ٠٠

,٠ 60 60 ٠٠ 60 ٠٠١٦s ١١ ٠ 2,000 ٠, ا.75ه ،٠

,٠ 20 20 ,, 20 ٠٠90 ,» 60 .. 9٥

too .٠ 60 ٠. too ٠٠6 6 6 ٠.

For ،he Previous

Qrey Shirtings2,590 pieces:—

6.206.136.566.367.906.956.757.007.057.166.756.977.76

8.10؛8.068.108.218.799.029.758.208.188.278.558.769.32

10.24؛8.90

10.559.36

11.8210.06؛12.54؛

Sung Ping, 318t ulto.

8.4- lbs. Blue Jui.............................. 6.29,, War Gcd ........... 6.23,, Wealthy Well..................... 6.66

8.5- lbs. Guardsman Kia ............ 6.510.12-lbs. B’ue Tiger ..................... 7.95

٠٠ John Bull FFF .................6.9910٠lbs. Unicorn ..............................6.85

,, Dragon and Stork ............7.15,٠ Rabbit Circle .....................7.20٠٠ Adept ..................................7.25٠, 2 Fairies and Butterflies ٠ ..6.85,٠ Culling Flower .............7.13٠٠ Beautiful Rocks.................7.75,٠ Pig Head .................. .....8.15

lOi-lbs.Abundant Harvest ........ 8.1311- lbs. Gins and Waterfall ........8.19

,٠ Girls and Well ................ 8.27٠, 2 Women ana Frog ........8.77

12- lbs. Guardsman TT L’ ............ 9.10٠٠ Guardsman 3 Pao.............9.85٠٠ Chinese Soldier 3 S ........ 8.18,٠ Pioneer...................... 8.21٠, JohD Bull 3 Yao................ 8.18٠٠ Girls and Waterfalls.......8.65٠٠ AdmiringBrass Figures..-.8.80,, 4 Women and Frog ........9.48

12.8/12-lb3. John Bull 3 Kui ...10.'24 ١3-lbs. Girls and Waterfall ......8.98

٠٠ 6 Women and Frog........10.6314- lbs. Girls and Waterfall ........ 9.50

.٠ 8 Women and Frog ......11.7015- lbs. Girls and Waterfall ........ 10.07

٠٠ 1*2 Women and Frog ...12.58

10■ Wo, 2nd inst. 1,260 pieces:—

5-lpB. Green Crab ................ 3.09

6-llsBlue Dragon and Shield?.08 3.06Blue Crab ............... ...3.41 3.40

6٤-lbs. Man and Gong...... .. ...3 39 3.39.lbs6-؛ D(mi Lion ................ . 3.41 ٥.3.4

.lbs؟- Blue Cral).................... — 3.778.4-lbs. Red Crab .................... ...4.91 5.00

Blue Crab.................... --- — 5.35Red Bell .................... ....6.02 6.04

.٠ Blue Dragon and Shield. — 5.68Blue Bell ................... .. 6.20 6.06

٠٠ lted Tsa Caddy......... ...6.10 6.09R1١٦A iln................................ - 6.05Blue 2 Tea Caddy DDD6.21 6:23Red 7 Boys ................ ...5.02 5.00

٠، Blue do...................... ...6.09 6.02Shield ......................... ... — 5.73

٠٠ Blue Tea Caddy JJJ ..'.6.52 6.52٠, Blue 2 Tea Caddy ... ...6.56 6.58

Spear............................. ...6.09 6.05

week

.lbs9-؛ Horse and Boy............. 7.2610-lbs. Gooa Luck .................. -- — 6.91

٠٠ Blue 7 Boys .................. ..6.98 6.91.. Red Crab ...................... ..6.40 6.40٠٠ Blue Crab ...................... ..6.65 6.66٠٠ Blue Bell ...................... ..6.93 6.95.. Blue Tea Caddy DDD. .. — ٦.٦5.. Large Merchant ......... ..7.06 7.00٠٠ Lottery ......................،... .. — 7.95.. Painted Crab ............. ..6.87 6.80٠٠ do. Bell........... .... — ٠٠ 6.90

Yuen Fong, 3rd inst. 3,775 pieces ; —

7-lb٩. Blue 3 Students .... ..4.73؛ 4.709i-Ibs. Gardener .................. -.8.06 7.93؛

.lbs9-؛ Painted 8 Literatis . . 8.10 8.03؛10-lbs. Marriage...................... ..8.27؛ 8.110-lbs. 18 Boys ...................... ..8.43 8.40؛

Chin Chin Ne١١٠ Year. ..8.45 8.35

.lbs؛-uLotus .......................... ..8.47؛ 8.4518 Students ................9.00 8.90

٠, Saint Child ............ ....9.04 8.97؛

.٦lbs؛I2Black Flag Chief .......8.75 8.72Merchant ................... .10.08 10.009 Old Meu................... 10.16 10.10

..9.52؛ 9.45.lbe13’-؛ 5 Sisters ................... .10.0 10:75

٠٠ Brave Soldier .......... .10.85 10.80

.lbs؛-ti9 Pong ....................... .10.50 10.44؛Sing Song Soldier Man. 11.7-5 11.70؛

. Gold Sun ................... .11.79 11 62؛

week

Imperial Body Guards 3 Chun.. 9.90 do. 3 Kwang 9.01do. 3 Lung ...9٠45

Beautiful Woman 0( the North...9.70 Hundred Grasses ......................... 9.9)Girls and Waterfalls ..................... 9.60Pigeon Party ..................................9.60Playing the Game .........3 Wishes ..........................Waterdrawer .................9 Kyiin..............................2 Fairies and Butterflies

7.69

10.19

9.628.86

9.20؛*9.59

9.899.48؛

9.178.01

7.9ا7.687.57

10.17؛

White Shirtings»2٠146 pieces.—

11.6810.96

9.519.52

10.3010.54

10.72؛10.0.5؛11.87؛

11.2411.27؛

1.0.5711.2.8؛

؛ 9.34I 9.36؛

8.559.649.999.25

[ 9.8؛.'9.03؛

10.01

B-Wo, 2nd iust. 1,053 pieces :—

.11.6810.85..9.61..9.60,10.26

10.70 .10.17 11.9811.0، .11.35

Kung Ping 31st ulto.

Lctus Pond .....................Warrior .............................Fishing Boat ..............Birds and Stag .............9 Gold Bats .....بم.........3 Girls and Smoke Rock Guardsman D. T.......... Fox and Buffalo ............9 Boys on stork ............Beautiful Rocks ............Gold .Ini.............................Abundant Harvest.........................Immortality 3 Tsai ...............11.33Heroine...............................................9.51؛Manchurian Empress Dowager...9.52؛ King and Pheasant................. 8.56 Ambrosia...........................................9.8110 Boys and Firewotk............10.01 Rain DragonHall of Green OldageChinese Restaurant...Hand and Ke.y ..........

..9.92؛9.27..

10.10

Soldier General Flower Vase K. L. 7 ..Gold 9 YueBlue Dragon No. 1Gold Do.Monster ..........2 Boys Chariot2 Actors ..........8 Joss ...............Archer and Dog... ، Boys................ .Gold Flower......2 Rebels.............Go؛d 3 Students.Empress..4 Children9 Tigers .. Gold Phoenix E. O. Green Phoenix B. L. Red Phoenix C. M...Blue Phoenix D. N. 9.41Famous Warrior Mandarin ........8.78Pai L n ...........................................8.68Husband and Wife Birthday ...8.67

10.8'210.9311.0110.5511.00

9.208.999.909.509.408.90

10.30

9.109.09

9.16

9.2010.8110.8610.8710.5510.908.928.889.819.509.318.76

10.259.409.328.919.00

10.039.809.099.289.398.818 678.59

Tuen Fong, 3rd inst.

Blue House......................Blue Light House BrightLad.v and Lot□؟ ................Vase and Flower ............Cuoning Tactic؟................Magic Flower .....................Lion and Clou !................3 Rabbits.............................Ooh Di Paw ....................Lady and Model...... . ........Emperor’s Daughter.......•Joss Man and Lady ......Pleasure Boat....................Family .............................Letter Writer....................Sing Song Girl ................4 Ministers .........................

7,900 pieces

.......6.51؛6.53.. .....6.81.. ..... 6.95.......6.95.. .....

.......7.00؛6.88.. .....

00 7....... 7.00.......8.31.. .....9.40.. .....9.42.. .....

.......9.الذ9.43.. .....

.......9.40؛9.32.. .....9.40.. .....

6.47؛6.516.766.87

6.95؛7.01

2.*6 6.99؛

6.958.21

:(9.29.209.179.289.3:39.049.13

January'’٠5, 1924. THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. as

١

For the Previou week sale

Flower Basket ............................. ؛3.77[ 14.252 Handsome Ladies —........... 14.15 14.02*Marriflg٠.............................................. ؛ 14.8214.70

Coloured Assorted Italians FiguredRung Ping, 31st ulto. 150 pieoes:—

Girls and Waterfall (60 yds) ...15.70 15.75

Black Satteens.E-Wo, 2nd inst. Nil pieces:—

Musician ...................................... .... 15 00Butterfly ...................................... — 10٠.60

Black Cotton ٦١willsRung ping, 31st ulto. 60 pieces

Girls and Waterfall ...............10 co 10 07؛

ing and Pheasant..................9.85 9٠٠90؟

Blaou Cotton Venetians5'10 pieces

0.65؛0.54

0.52؛0.51

0.56؛0.533

0.53آل0.43

0.40؛0.40؛0.55؛¿0.330.34؛

0.3:1 0.33؟

Rung Pino, 31st u'to.

Washing Cocoons ..................0.64؛utual Gains ...................................0.54؛Swift Horse ...........................0.52؛

Fox and Buffalo......................................0.51؛Learning to Write ...... ........0.57ؤ

0.54.............................. Electric Light!؟rtuou? Wife ........................0.53؛¡؟reworks.. ...... . ...............0.42؛.^0.40...........................Sing Girl0.41.........................................2 Met. in BoatHundred G!-asses.........................0.56؛

0.335(Eniperors of Wu... .. {Imitation؛Ladies and Flower Pot( do. )0.34؛

Girl in Boat...Imitation) —— ( .Fireworks ( do 6 ع Boys

Fi-IVo, 2nd inst. 90 pieces —

Cooks 5................................................0.31 0.29؛Literati................................................. — 0.68؛

0.63 0.62،.................... Volunteer — o٠66.................................. 5 Rich Boys

Wise Boy — 0.73؛0.65 — Dragon and Phoenix

0.69 — Rich and Long LifeKing Regard Progress — 0.72؛

*0.66 — Girl and DogWedding Party — 0.68؛

0.661 — Famous Warrior Mandarin0.681 — Butterfly

Jossmen and Coins 4 — 0.49؛Musical Ladies ............................0.37 0.39؛

—;Yuen Fong, 3rd inst. 1,13) pieces

0.40؛ ٠0.3410.40Ï0.500.54Î0.510.500.51

0.5؟»'0.53؛0.52؛

0.520.53؛

0.570.620.630.66

؟Sons .........................................0.39؛Fanning Fire- .........................0.34؛

0.401...............................Buddha Temple0.501................................................... 9 Buddha

Britannia 9 ............'...............0.53؛ —..................Chancellor

Rich Maiden -.......................0.50؛ Ladies and General 2 ............0.50؟

0.51........................................Parade0.52................................................. 5 Sisters0.52..................................................... 3 Herors

0.52.................................................... 3 BrothersLady and Rabbit.................................0.53؛

Horses Head 9 .....................................0.56؛0.62................................ Man and Eagle

Looking Glass .....................0.62؛Shanghai Conference ............0.66؛

Ci moists.E-Wo, 2ndin١t. 20 pieoes:—

Man and Horse, Scarlet .............. — 31.40do. Dk. Gentian... — 31.50do. New Green ...32.65 34.00do. Yellow ............... — 3٩.0٥do. Pink ............... 33.00 33.40

Goose ................Scarlet ............... — 31.00do............... .....Pink ................. — 32.00

Long Ells.jE-T٢o, 2nd in٠t. 90 pieces :—

Horse’s Head Scarlet 18.05 19.00 Double Phonix do.............. — 12.00Tiger and Ring....... do.............. 15.75 15.70Tiger......................... do. ......12.0211.50 ؛

Lastings.E-Wo, 2nd in؛t, 100 pieces: —

Tiger... .................Black 29.50 29 50Man and Horse ... do............31.00 31.55Horse’ Head ......... do.............. 29.00 29.00

Spanish Stripes.E-Wo, 2nd inst. 6 pieces :—٠

Single Phoenix, Scarlet............... 1.74 1.73d٠. New Green ........ — 2.10

For the Previous week sale

14.2011.97؛

11.059.95

13.97؛13.40

11.02؛10.5510.90

8.87؛10.3510.2010.30

)(8.610.45

9.02؛8.92؛9.27؛9.32؛

8.9510.55

7.72؛7.82؛8.4'2؛6.87؛

•Boys and Fireworks 2 .................14.36؛Boys and Fireworks 8 ...............11.97؛

Boys and Fireworks 10................................11.12؛Fairies Scattering Fruit 2 ....................9.97؛

13.75.Birthday Congratulations13.00............................... Spring Garden

Phoenix Crossing Bridge .........10.47؛Friends 8........................................................10.87؛

—................. 7 Ladies Boys and Fireworirs 4 ............10.37؛

10.25.....................................Royal Family —....................................Adept

Red Gem ............................................8.52؛10.45....................... Firework Display

9.00............ 2 Fairies and Butterfly Dragon and Phoenix ...............9.12؛

9.40......................................... Garden9.20..................... Woman and Child

8.85........................................Hali of Wealth10.60.............................. and Churn ١.Bo

Wheelbarrow ........................ — Wedding Present............................7.92؛Heroine..................................8.42؛

— ................................Peacock

470 pieces;—هإل-ةإI 2nd inst.

Rich Boys 5 ......................................... — 10.07؛9.75 — ...................................Girl and PagodaFemale Guest...............................9.25 9.32؛

9.50 9.3-5................................ Lady Embroidery11.6-5 — Volunteer

Rich and Long Life ...........٠ ...... — 11.62؛10.70 — ٦Vise Boy

Dragon and Phoenix.....................11.42؛ 11.31؛12.55 — King Regards Progress

10.30 — 3 Brothers10.45 10.40........... Sky Mandarin Child

10.45 ( 10.4................................................... 9 Butterflies‘Boys Chariot 2 ............................8.95 8.72؛.

Boys 4 — 12.32؛10.40 10.25..... Garden Fea3t

14.40 14.25......................................................2 RebelsTigers 9 ....................................................9.32؛ 9.45

9.2.5 9.10................................................... 4 ChildrenArcher and Dog — 7.82؛

7.60 — MonsterEmpress — 8.57؛

—: Yuen Fong, 3rd inrt. 5,699 pieces

Loo Loo Toong .....................10.47؛ 10.56؛Girls and Curios ..^................10.13؟ 10.53؛

Autumn Joss ................... ..........9.70 9.77؛Lover of Flower ............... ..........9.27؛ 9.23؟2 Champions ................... ..........9-62؛ 9.45Wraugler’s Tablet .......... .........9.75 9.52؛Hones،؛ Official ............... ..........9.80 9.75

Motor Car ....................... ..........10.0-5 10.02؛Lotus .............................. ...........9.57؛ 9.37؛Healthy Man.................. ..........10.30 10.32؛Brides’ Return ............... ..........10.2-5 10.25Lady and Sycee ............ -............9.80 9.92؛2 Warhammer ............... ...........10.82؛ 10.87؛4 Sisters ........................ ............9.80 9.77؛Brave Soldier................... ..........10.47؛ 10.5؛/'Lady and Model .......... ...........10.66؛ 10.71؛Moon Worship .............. ..........11.90 11.85Cunning Tactic3 .......... ..........11.95 11.80Lady and Lotus.............. ...........11.72؛ 11.77؛Home Life...... ................ ...........11.72؛ 11.55Festivity........................... ...........11.87* 11.50Vase and Flower .......... ..........11.76؛ 11.602 Principal Men .......... ........ ..11.80 11.67؛Genesis of Longevity ٠............11.62) 11.37؛Empty City...................... ...........10.47؛ 10.42؛Shea Wah Loo ............. ...........1120 11.009 Old Men ....................... ...٠٠٠٠١٠..11.71؛ 11.61؛Praying for Happiness .. ...........12.48؟ 12 27؛Stag and Monkey .......... ...........12.57؛ 12.50Painted 3 Students ...... ...........11.22؛ 10.97؛Lady Artist....................... ...........11.15 11.00Fairy Joss ..................... ................ — 12.40Magician Lantern ...... ...........12.82؛ 12.82؛

Boys and Fish 6 ....................11.60 11.72؛11.80 .70..11.............................. Schoolroom11-40 11.65.......................................MerchantBicycle .......................................12.97؛ 12.70

Students 18 ...........................................'11.60 11.42؛13.00 13.10.................................................. 3 Ladies Sewing Monks .....................10.97؛ 10.92؛

Joss 3...................................................12.85 1.2.82؛11.50 11.50............ Donkey Bad: Posting

13.00 1.3.00........................ Prince in Tent13.4-5 13.10............ Double Light-housesSmoke Room...............................13.47؛ 13.55

Mandarins 3 ................................................13.23؟ 13.48؟12.40 12.55................................... Saint ChildSisters 7..............................13.37؛ 13.30

Boys 18 ............................................12.97؛ 12.70Stars 5 ...............................................12.50 12.32؛Lions 9 ................................................13.47؛ 13.32؛

Dancing Lady ......................13.27؛ 13.47؛One Mandarin and 2 Ladies ... — 13.32؛

Boys Playing.........................................13.57؛ 13.42؛Ladies in Garden 2...............14-20 13.76؛

15.00 Pheasant, Phoenix and Swallowl4.85 Ooh Di Paw ..................................14.22؛ 13.87؛.Painted 8 Literatis ...............14.27؛ 14.17*

Theatre ....................................13.32؛ 13.40

For ،be Pievious week sale

White Shirtings—{Continued.)

Orchestra .........................Fairy ................................Marriage .............................Lady Boy and Fish .......Lady and Mirror ..............Monument ........................Aerial Wonder ................Doub'e Shield ..................Theatrical Scene ..........8 Literatis ........................Merchant............................Spring Day Painting.........8 Boys and Fish .............Fish in Vase..................... -9 Champions ...................2 Lions..........-....................Five Stars ........................18 Boys..............................Bowl of Flo١ver.»١٠............King of Birds ...................3 Literatis ......................5 Brothers ........................7 Sisters .......... . ..............4 Sisters ........................General Son .....................Saint Child .......................Chin Chin New Year......B Ladies...... . .....................fatriot Receiving Report 9 Old Men...... ..................Chin Chin Joss................3 Students.......................Empty City ......... . ..........Loyal Son ............. . ..........Donkey back Posting ... Sewing Monk............. .......Sing Song Soldier Man18 Students ....................Gardener.............................Theatrical Feast ............0 Buddha .........................Peach Flower....................2 Warhammers................4 Old Men .........................Wrangler—.........................Banner .............................Blaok and Gold Sun........

...9.57 9.67

...9.47 9.35؛...9.64؛ 9.58...9.36؛ 9.38

.10.54 10.65...9.91 9.83.)0.15 10.05؛.10.07 10.05...9.49 9.52؛

...9:9؛؛9.809.91

..10.62 10.63

..10.30 10.28- — 10.12

...9.92؛ 10.03...9.97 9.9-5...9.52 9د4..10.20 10.23..10.00 9.94...9.97 9.80.10.34 10.26...9 91 9.90؛..10.32 10.32

- 1.11..10.35 10.31....9.99 9.91

991 9.91..10.46 10.46= .10.77 10.73..10.33 10.39-.10.76 10.67..10.77 10.73..11.02 11..04..10.71 10.60..11.30 11.15..10.87 10-82..10.18 10.08..10 64 10.66..10.87 10.82

10.13...10.43 10.26...10.32 10.()5...11.49 11.45...11.87 .آل٦٦-.11.91 11.77..11.85 11.80..12.03 )2-00

White Irishes

Yuen Fong, 3rd inst. 200 pieces :٠

'Double Light-House...............10.42 ؛ 10.27؛8 Literatis.......................... ..12.30 12.2-5

White Sheetings

Yuen Fong, 3rd inat. 550 pieces ;

Teachers Son................ .........10.02؛ 10.06'5 Actors.............................. - .........10.60؛ 10.51Stags and Monkey ........ .........10.34 10.319 Horses' Head......................10.88 10.809 Britannias ..................... .........10.90 10.80

Turkey Reel Shirtings

Yuen Fong, 3rd it. 12') pieces :—

...5-lbs. ...6.40 6.10

...Gibs, ...y.60 9.455 Brothers ..... .'-Painted Buddha

Blaok Cotton Velvets130 pieces:-

0.83}0.77؟0.72؛0.55؛

0.84.0.77؟

0.71. ..0.53؟

20 pieces :—

— 0.72؟...0.69؛ 0.700.70 — ...0.71 —...

60 pieoes

...0.74؛ 0.72؛

7.30 7.42؛ 7.42؛8.02؛

Kung Ping, 31st ulto.

Abundant Harvest.........Boy on Stork ..................Woman and Frog.........Treasures from Heaven.

E-Wo, 2nd inst.

Boy and Ball'Butterfly ......-SchoolroomYellow Olive

Yuen Fong, 3rd inst.

9 Fong ..................

Dyed Jeans.Yuen Fong, 3rd inst. 320 pieces ;

Temple and Pagoda5 Brothers ..............Ichang Pagoda ......Pleasure Boat..........

....7.05.’...7.20 ....7.10

....7.67؛

Black Cotto؛! ItaliansKung Ping, 3lst ulto. 1,060 pieces :—

Boy and Elephant ....Treasures from Heaven

..........٨٥٠...............Herald؛Western Chinese ........."Warping..........................Electric Light .............

11.60 11.12؛..9.92؛ 10 25

-10.37؛ 10.27؛10.27؛11.92؛

11.4011.85

٢4٠4 THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE. January 5, 1924،

OPENING RATES OF EXCHANGE AND BULLION.To-day’s quotation for Bar Silver is 33H, an increase of i on last week. There has been a sharp fa in the American Cross

Bate, which is given as 4.28٠.

Tl؛

Tls، 100

Private Bills 4 m/s

Ota LONDON-Tel. Transfers ٠..».،...............3s. 3?d. p. Bank Drafts at sight............3s. 3ة

„ „ at 4 m/s............38.44 ¿٦/٥ Credits .....................3s. 5ا4 m/s Documentary Bills ......3s. 6

6 m/s c edits ....................3؛s. 6^ Oh Franc®— Ban k Bills, demand ............Fes. 1425

Private and Doc. Bills, 4 m/s „ 1505 'is I«J>IA--Wire ................................. ...........Rs. 230 p<٦٠ New Yorn.—Bank Bills, demand........,71

٦lc.. ٠٠.٦هDocs ...74|

Thdbsdav, 3rd January, 1924.Bar Silver 331) كذ.=.ق|ل3ؤإ .

On ل an—Bank Bills demand ..٠...64ه per centOn HoNGKONG-Bank Tel. Transfers ......71لجIntereot on first-class securities—7 to 8 per cent, per annitro. Native Rate-3 mace 5 cand. per mille per diemMeccan DoLLARS-per 100 Dollars, Tls. 71.725Per ٢؟ g Gold Bars—98 Touch, 319.80 Shanghai Taels Currency

per 10 tael weight.Bar 8ilver- Shanghai Taels 111.00 per 100 Taels Oanton weigh! CoBPER Cash—par Tael 2,525,Nw HWANG—Tls. 1,290=1,000 S’hai Tls»

Statement ٠f Tmports ٠a٥ Deliveries oi Ootvon Mid Woollen Piece Gtoods for the week ending 31st December 1923, compiled from the ٠، Customs Daily Returns/’ Nos. 297 to 300 both numbers Inclusive.

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Grey Shirt. <fc Sheet. Eur. t Pob. 2,560 50 120 50 2,010 1470 515 6C 60 ... ... 210 ...ا

1040 2,100 ...do. do. American ٠, --- ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠

60*٠9;٠٠٠ ...

Oo ٠٠. ... ... ... .٠٠ 210 ?do. do. Japanese ,, 560 660 320 600 3,600 ... ...

780760 ... 400 ... ٠٠. ::: I ٠٠٠

... 2,000 ...do. do. Chinese.. ,, 2,440 1,060 40 5'20 840 ... 580 0 ... ٠٠٠ 1900 3 8 0 4 70 0 3462( ... ٩ 8,540-

T-Olotbs ¿¡؛Mexican, Eur. ,, .٠. ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠. ... ... ٠٠٠ در ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠. 150 100 ...Jo. do. Indian ,, ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠- 9 ---do. do. Japanese ,, ... ... ٠٠٥ ... *٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ 200 ...do. do. Chinese ,, .٠- ... ٠٠. ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ? 60-

Drills, European................ ,, ٠». ... ... .٠. .٠٠ ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... 10 20 ...do. American ................ ,, ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠." 100 ? ...do. Japanese ................ ,, ... ... ... - ... ...

0.٠٠ ... --- ... ... ٠٠. ٠٠- :::

... 1001.00do. Chinese.......................... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... 30 ٠٠٠ 960 ... 120 450

00آل

Jeans, European................ ٠, ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... 400 40 ... ... 240 120 ... ٩ ...do. American................. ,, ... ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠.

120٠٠٠ ... ...

٠40'٠... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ .٠٠ ٠٠٠ ? ...

do. Japanese................. ,, 120 160 240 80 160 ... .٠. ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ 1,000 iso-do. Chinese ................. ,, 40 ... ... 40 ... 00 so ... ٠٠٠ ... ... •٠. ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ?Bleached T-Cloths <fc Mexi. ,, ... ...

550...

00050 698

2ق4840 ... ... .٠٠ ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠

1000300 ٠٠-

White Shirt. & Sheet.,Eur. ,, 450 712 500 6,726 4141 470 450 150 ... ٠٠٠ 3,400 350do. Jp.panese ,, 150 ... 50 540 590 1,501 ٠٠٠ 80 ٠ ... ... ... ... ... 550 250do. Chinese ,, ... ... ... ٠٠٠ SO ٠٠. ... ٠٠٠ 150 ... ... ... --- ? .٠٠

Ducks White ..................... ,, ٠٠. ... ٠٠٠ ...1,029

...060

٠٠. ... ٠-٠. ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ... ? ...Printed Cottons, European ,, 60 60 60 120 160 480 ... 770 30 ... ... 60 1,100

do. Japanese. ,, ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .٠٠ 2,100 ٠٠٠Fancy Woven Cottons ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠. ... ... ... ٠ — 130Turkey Red Shirtings, Eurp.,, ... ... ... 30

ة٠00٠٠٠ 60 120 .٠٠ ... ٠٠٠٠ ... 75 350

sodo. Jap. ,٠ ... 180 180 60 60 ٠.٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ٠٠٠ 150Velvets and Velveteens ... ,, ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ 30 32 50 ... 17 22 ... 3 ٠٠٠ 150 204Muslins, White & Plain... ,, ... ... ... .٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... 200 ٠٠٠ ... 50 ... ... 200 ...

do. DyedFigd.&Ptd. ,, ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... »٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ 100 ٠٠٠Colton Spanish Stripes ... ,, ... J9 ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠. ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... 340 ٩ ...do. F’nel&F’llettesEur. , ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ 20 ...

180... 20 .٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ? ...

do. do. Japanese ,, 30 30 40 20 ... 190 ٠٠٠ ... ... .٠٠ ... ... ... ... 2,203 30'do. do. ' Chinese ,, ... ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠٠ ... 40 Oo 460

... ... ... ... ... ...ة5٠0

?230do.Lasi.&Ital.Pl. Ek.Eur.,, 40 780 414 260 220 1,390 ٠٠٠ 100 40 ... ٠٠٠ ... 650

do. do. do. Jap. ,, ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ...٠90

... ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ? ٠٠٠do. do. Pi.Cold.Eur.,, ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 60 ? .٠.do. do. do. Jap.,, ... ... ... ... ... .٠. ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ? ٠٠٠do. do.Cold.Figd.Eur.,, .٠٠ ٠٠. '40 ... ... 100 ... 70 40 ... .٠. ... ... 40 200 ...do. do. do. Jap.,, ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ...

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do. V’tians, Fast Blk.Eur.,, ٠٠٠ 30 60 30 ... 200 430 ... 120 ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ — 60 400 .٠٠do. do. do. Jap.,, ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ? ...do. do. Pl. Cold. Eur.,, ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... 60 30 ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠. ... ... 70 ? ٠٠٠do. do. do. Jap.,, ... ٠٠٠ .٠٠ ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ? ...do. do. Cold.Figd.Eur.,, ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ 30 ... 30 20 ٠٠٠ ... ... 100 ...do. do. do. Jap.,, ... .٠. ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠. ... ؟ ٠٠٠do. do. (I’tion)W. F.Eur.,, ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... ... ... ٠٠. ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ? ...do. do. do. do.Jap.,, ٠٠. ... ... ٠٠٠ .٠٠

٠٠٠24... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠, ... ... |٠٠ ? ٠٠.

Poplins & Taffetas-Pl., Eur.,, ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ... 60 ... ... ... ... ... ٠٠. ... 100 ...do. Figd., do. ,, 30 ... ... ... ٠٠٠٠ 240 ... 40 ٠٠٠ 60 ... ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ 200 30do. Pl.&Figd. Jap.,, ... ... ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ .٠٠

1180...

316... ... '٠٠ ... .٠٠ ... ... أ

120Fancy Cottons Figd.&Emb. ,, 270 60 ... 30 30 20 20 30 ... 30 ... ... ٠٠. 100 100Twills, Japanese................. ,, ... ...

1080...

350... ...

050... ... »٠٠ ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠. ?

9*41Plain Cottons Dyed .............. 690 560 842 2,660 230 60 900 60 30 ... 120 120 ?Wool and Cottons ............ ,, ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ 87 ٠٠٠ 78 ٠٠٠ ٩ ٠٠٠ 60 ٠٠٠ ٠٠٠ ...

’lo 350 73-Woollen Gcods ................. ,, ... ... ... ٠٠٠ 55 ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ 42 .٠٠ 24 12 12 ... 600 52Cotton Tarn, Indian ........ Pols. ... ... .٠. ٠٠٠ 6 31 ٠٠٠ 15 ٠٠٠ ... ... ٠٠٠ ... ٠٠٠ ٦ ٠٠٠

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110 1055... ٠٠٠ ٠٧١٠ ٠٠٠ 150 63

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