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INTERNATIONAL CRÉDITS SCHEME.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT.
LONDON, March 3; The economic commission of the souncil of the League of Nations bas waken measures to carry out the international credits scheme adepted at Geneva. A sub committee consisting of Messrs. Avenol (France) Strakosch (South Africa) and Termenten (Holland) provisionally takes over the`duties assigned to the international commission recommended under the scheme.
LONDON, March 4.
Sir Drummond Fraser, Joint Managing Director of the Manchester, Liverpool, and District Bank, has been appointed organiser of the Termeulen credit scheme to aid distressed European countries.
INDIAN FINANCE.
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HEAVIER TAXATION.
DELHI, March 3.
Introducing the first budget under the new regime, the Finance Minister announced heavy pew taxation to meet the deficit of twelve crares in the present year and eighteen in the next. The ad valorem duty is increasing from 7 to eleven per cent. This includes cotton goods There is a twenty per cent, tax on luxuries, a 10 to 15 per cent, increase on foreign sugar, and increased taxes on tobacco. The Minister fore shadowed the appointment of a fiscal commission to examine the tariff policy, including the question of imperial preference. · «
AMERICAN PARLIAMENT.
"WASHINGTON, March 4..
President Wilson vetoed the emergency tariff bill. The House accepted the Senate's compromise on army appropriations, for 156,000 men. The measure has gone to the President. James Davis is an active Labourite member representing the iron and steelworkers' association.
Vetoing the Tariff Bill, President Wilson expressed the opinion that the American farmer at present had more need for a better system of domestic marketing and credit and opening to foreign markers than pro- tection from foreign produ 15-
EGYPT AND BRITAIN.
LONDON, March 3.
MOGUL AGE RECALLED.
PRINCẾU CHÀMBLR.
DÍPRESSIVE DELET CEREMONY.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
OVERSEAS CLUB & PATRIOMC
LEAGUE.
MEMBERS reminded that their A subscriptions, for 1921 are over- das and should be sent to LONDON The Duke of Connaught inaugurat-HEADQUARTERS direct. If members ed the Chamber of Princes at Delhi prefer to pay locally, we are prepared amid scenes which are recalled the to receive and forward subscriptions days of Moghul magnificence.
on their behalf. Local payment is 85, and any balance over the 10-will be credited to the Club fands.
His Royal Highness prefaced an Impressive speech with a claim which was received with a great demonstras tion of loyalty "Here, to-day at the bidding of Emperor mightier even than the Moghul, an Emperor whose policy is framed with a breadth of vision unknown to the rulers of past ages, whose acts are inspired by the spirit of trust and sympathy, whose desire it is that every breath of suspicion or nisunderstanding should be dissipated, and who now invites,
O. T. BREAKSPEAR,
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS,
USDIES BY LIXOT-COLONI
L. BIRD, D.SO. «
· ÅDMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.
1. Parades
Parades for week ending 19th March, will be held in sccordance with Pro- gramme of Works
Hon. Corresponding Sec. (Hongkong) | 2. The Corps will parade on Mor Chartered Rank Building.day. 21st March, at 3.30 pat Valanteer Headquarters. Attendance, Strong as possible.
W. J, CRAWFORD, Hor. Corresponding Sec. (Kowloon)
H.K. & Whampos Dock Co., Ltd. Eengkong, March 4. 1921,
1. Musketry.
The Artillery Company will fire Part 11, eo Sanday, 13th March, at King's Park Range, at 10 am.
Officer for duty: Lient J.S. MeCann
Your Highness in the fullness of con-DAR ACADEMY SCOTLAND –
CHARLES S. DOUGALL MA[4._ Mounted Infantry Section. fidence to take a larger share in the (formerly Eglinton Fellow, Glasgow Parade at Polo Ground, Cameway political development Motherland."
of Four University.) Headmaster, which reopens Bay on Friday, 11th March, at 550
on 1st September next, provides at ap moderate cork a completa EHCH
The passage in the Duke's speech SCHOOL EDUCATION in all Depart was the keynote of an importantments from 10 years of age opwards. ceremony. The Royal Proclamation Illustrated Prospectus may be had on application to the HEAD MASTER, OF read at the ceremony contained the THOS J. YOUNG, F. CLS, following
Secretary.
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
"
MONDAY, March 7, 1921.
commencing at 1115 m
C Godown of The Hoogkong Kowloon Wharf & Godown" Co.,
Ltd, Kowloon,
33 drums American Bleaching Powder. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers.
&
"In my former proclamation I re- peated the assurance given on many vocations by my Royal predecessors and myself of the determination ever to maintain unimpaired the pri vileges, rights, and dignities of the Princes of India. The Princes may THE Undersigned have received in- rest assured that this pledge remains
structions to sell by Public Ano- inviolate and inviolable.
I now authorise my Viceroy to publish the terms of the Constitution of "the Lew Chamber. My Viceroy
will take
coun-at sel freely in matters relating to the| territories of the Indian States gene rally, and in matters that affect those territories jointly with British India or with the rest of my Empire. It will have cere with the internal affairs of individual States or their rulers, or with the relations of indi while the existing rights of States vidcal States and my Gorernment, and their freedom of action will in no way be prejudiced or impaired. It is my earnest hope that the Princes of India will take a regular part in the deliberations of the Chamber, bat attendance will be a matter of choice and not constraint. There will be no obligation upon any member to re cord his cpinion by vote or otherwise
Champion white Legborus, Anconas, under discussion, and it is further Winners of Cups and numerous First upon any question that may come Black Orpingtons, and Plymouth rocks, my desire that at the discretion of my Prizes Australia, Canada and Hong, Viceroy, opportunity shall be given kong. to any Prince.who has not taken a part in the deliberations of the Chamber to record his viens on any question that the Chamber has had under consideration "
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVALS.
In the House of Commons at questionime Harmsworth declared that although the government had not reached final decisions as regards Milzer's recommendations, they had invited the Sultan to nominate a delegation to confer with Britain with a view to substituting for the pro-morning-Messrs B. Allen, L. Allen, tectorate a relationship which would secure British interests and yet meet the legitimate aspirations of Egypt.
DOBLIN'S CURFEW,
LONDON, March 3,
In consequence of continued disturbances, the curfew in Dublin will benceforth sound at nine instead of ten, probably necessitating the closing of the majority of places of amusement,"
LABOUR GAINS & SEAT.
LONDON, March 3.
In the Dudley bye-election, necessitated by Boscawen's appointment as minister for agriculture, Wilson, the Labour man, zot 10,244 votes, while Boscawen had 9,968.
U. S. NAVY PLANS.
WASHINGTON, March 3.
It is announced to be impossible to pass the naval appropriations in the present session of the Senate and a new bill will be drawn up for special session which will probably be called on April 4..
AMERICA'S UNKNOWN WARRIDE.
WASHINGTON, March 4,′′ -
The Senate has passed a resolution instructing the War Department
to fetch the body of an unidentified American soldier from France for intermat in the Arlington national cemetery.
NEW'U, S. AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN.
LONDON, March 4,
The C.P.95, "Empress of Asia" this Mrs C.Atwood, Mesira E. H. Arne, E B. Arco'd. Mr JH. Aezvan, Mrs O. Ashurst, Messrs Ang Yo, Arabian Jap B. Brostedt, J. Brister, Mr and Mrs. M. Bosworth, Lt Col and Mrs W. D. Birchs, Mr. C. Black. Miss L
Brun-
ON
WEDNESDAY, "March 9, 1981, 'commencing at 3 P.LL
at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street,
Collection of Prize Poultry,
comprising:-
As follows:-.
cock and 6 hens cock and 4 bens.
Plymouth Rocks Black Orpingtons, White Leghorns, Anconas,
1 cock and 3 hets, Eggs from these birds have been calling at $15.-and $20 setting
A180
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Dress: Optional,
5. Cadet Company
The Company will parade at Head- 9ers on Tuesday, 8th March, at 5.30 pm. Drass Drill Order.
At this parade the prizes was by Imembers of the Company in the recent shooting competition will be presented by Lient-Co., L G. Bird, D.SO.
G. F. E. RAPSON, Bt.-Major, Adjutant, H. K. V. D. Corps.
NOTICE
Members are reminded that the Anust Smoking Concert and Distri bution of Shooting Prizes takes place st Headquarters on MONDAY, 14th March, commencing at 9.15 pm in- stead of Friday, 11th March, as pre- viously arranged). Dress for Prize- winners Uniform remainder Optional Tickets for Concert can be obtained from Headquarters.
Hongkong, March 4, 1921.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship
"ANYO MARU,”
From SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS via SAN FRANCISCO. RONOLULU &*
JAPAN PORTS.
The above named Steamer having arrived on Friday, the 4th March, 1981. consigases of Cargo Ars hereby notified to present their Bills of Lading for
i cock and 3 bens, countersignature, and take immediate delivery from alongsida stemmer or the Company's Godown, where all cargo impeding immediate discharge will be loaded at consignees risk.
Fine Plymouth rock cockerels. On view on day of sale. Terms :-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.. / actioneers,
· PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
BAD, Mr A. Biggerstaf. Mrs and Master PRIZE WINNING BULLDOG. Beltram, Mr J. A. Elyth, Dr. Bardett,
Mrs R. Brien, Mr and Mrs J. Carnegie..HE Gndersigned have recated instruc Mr J. C. Cait, Mr and Mrs L Cogswell, F. Checkley, Messrs A. Miss E. Congdon. Mrs J. B. Cole Bliss
Carvalho,
tions to sell by Public Auction,
on
commencing, at 5 pm.
Chiu Soo Yee, Chan Mom Sanz, Chan "WEDNESDAY, March 9. 1921, Yau, Ca Lun, Che Tock. Chin Boa, Mus M. Daviy, Messrs S. A. Dowaleny, G. U.. Da Rizs, B. Frost Mrs LG. at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, Fertoter, Mrs A. and Miss P. Fiordeies, Messrs W. F. Gathris, M. H. Gould, fr
The Prize Winning Bulldog,. and Mrs R. Grezz, Messrs F. S.
Mike, color brindle 34 years. Giles, ER Eort, F. W. Hetfeld. R, R. Hancock, Miss G. M. Harrison, Mr EA.
Winner of 2 First Prizes and Second Jones, Mr H. Raaz.ki, Mr and faster other prizes. Jacobs, Mrs E. Jack, Mr and Mrs S. 31. Champion (all varieties) Hongkong and Kimbra, G. R. Kennebeck, H. G Lacel caddy, dis bont, and in excellent con- Huso ateo, Messrs T. M. Knight, K.
Splendid head, short Body, low and les. Higham, Mrs H. La Mr. Wdition for the next Show. Lennard, Mrs A. Little, Mr A. W. Little
jt.. Mr G M. Laurence, Mr Mrs and
Storage will be assessed cargo remaining undelivered after Friday, the 11th March. 1931.
All broken, chafed and damaged pack- ages will be landed into the Company's Godown, where same will be examined un Monday, the 14th March, 1991, at 11 alin. į- No claims will be recognised after ! goods have left the steamer or Godown, sad inone will be entertained if presentad later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.
No Pire fuvarance whatever will "be ezected.
Y. TSUTSUMI,
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Manager.
Hongrong, March 4, 1931.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
coming meetings, lectures and
ALL preliminary notices of forth-
the news columas of the China Mail, entertainments, sent for insertion in
are charged for at the rate of $1 each,
Free from vice and a faithful-com- (as announced in May and June of
Miss Li Chow Ting, Mrs Lau Lou Mr panion good stud dog and stock" getter. last year) providing that they do not
nd Mrs A M. Marshall, Miss C. Mar- shali, M. R. A. Hay, C. R. Mitchell, Misa M. A: Muir, Mr and Mrs R. A. Me- Grath, Mrs E Tand Master Miles, Mira and Sfiss Massy, Mr and Mrs K. Sizmu R. McDo aid, Mr R. J. Morrison, Mrs Westwood, Messrs T. Nakamura, H. M. Neit, Mrs O, Olney, Mr and Mrs W. B Palmer, Mrs B. Powrie, Miners P. Pez, F. W. Piena, J. Pardee, Rev. J.Portelaage, Mr Po Wing Yas. Mr. E. H. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. E.
M. J Royer, Mr. E. Razon, Mr. and Rowland, Capt. S. A. Rykalin,, Mr.
Mrs. R. Schmitz, Miss A. Schmitz, Mrs. A. K. Shoup, Mr. J. B. Sawyer, Miss M. Sanz, Mr. and Mrs. W. Schultze, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. and Miss Short, Mr. D. J. and Master Samos, "Mr. S. Salterio, Mr. E.. N. Sellery, Mr. and Mrs. C., M. Swift, Messrs. So Joc Plan Sia Seng. Tan
Tes--ah on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, March 4, 1921.
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The Morning Past's correspondent at Washington states that Colonel George Harvey, provictor and editor of the North American Reviews Will be the new Ambassator to England. He has always been friendly to shehen, Mr. A. L. Waterbury, Dr. Leading Articles Britain.
Bian, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Van Beu-Truculent Coolie........ 1 Kim Pise, Ten Eng Yee and Tan Bian Domestic Occurrences......
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RECEIVER TOR SECURITY DEALERS.
NEW YORK, March 4.
Local Verne... Murder Trial
15 Hotel Bar Fracas
and Mrs. J. E. Weeks, Miss L. E:Local and General 6 Wilson, Mr. J. H. Wallace, Mr. Bisarmament?' R. Walker, Mrs. M. Wagan, Mrs. A: Correspondence7 Weber, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wait, Cattle Disease. Messrs.- Y. Yang, M. F. Young, E- Fire on Steamer H.. Young, Yu Chum Tek, Yang Three Small Fires Everett and G. Fernandez, Mr., and Children's Corner Shuipo, Yang Chim, D. Corey, E. J. Hongkong Jockey Club Races
A. receiver has been appointed for Imbrit and Co., security dealers whose liabilities were estimated at arly $12,000,000 and assets. on Dec. Mrs. *:31 at $13,500,000.
~DAVIS CUP.
Denmark has challenged for the Davis Cap.
Grant, Mr. A. Ison, Mr. L. St Mary's S-boo! ******* Model, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Reiton, Company Meetings Mr. H. R. Sutherland, Mr. V. P. Saicide or Murder? Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. E. Tid Miss Legislative Council. G. Trefault, Mrs. M. Vallace, Mrs. Obituary .....
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