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March 15, 1921, Temperature 64
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·日九初月二酉辛亥盛年十蒂
THE DOLLAR.
Barometer 29 92-
Humidity
五洋道 號八十月三年二十二百九千一英
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 18
1921.
TO-DAY'S CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Math)
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BUSINESS NOTICES
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To-day's closing rate 23 7.8 To-day's opening rate 2/3 .7/8
EARLIEK TELEGRAMS
(Reuter's Service to the Chins Mail)
GREAT BRITAIN'S NAVY.
In the House of Commons Lloyd George announced that Bahar Law
Loxoox, March 17th. A striking announcement regarding the had resigned on grounds of health. This announcement was a "Bomb! abell Lloyd George was visibly affected when reading Bonar Law's naval armaments question was made by letter, frequently breaking down. He was hardly able to finish his state Lord Lee, the First Lord of the ad- miralty at the dinner of the Institute ment. In the letter Bonar Law said: "The strain of the last few years of Naval Architects, where he said that invitation came from Washington prepared to put aside all cuity in doing my work and am now worn out. My medical advisers have other business in order to help towards warned me that my physical condition is suck that unless I have an an agreement for mutual reduction, which was the most pressing matter în
world's affairs.
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has pressed most heavily on me. As you know, I had the greatest diffi- if
be would be
immediate and long rest an early and complete breakdown is inevitable the Lee declared that the difference
(Murmurs of dismay.). It will always be a pleasure to me to think I have been able to help you in the great work you have done since you became between the American and the British formula regarding the strength of their prime minister, and it is necessity that compels me to abandon the hope of respective naves was too slight to be Не made the subject of controversy. assisting you in the difficult task now confronting you."
asserted that if ever war broke out be tween us and any of the ex-Allies, it would be the fault of blind or criminal leading for which statesmen, whether Londor, Washington or Tokyo, ar any capital, would be execrated in if they failed to avert such a Lord Lee said that the new British Navy Estimates set an example in re- Lee said,
The Concors cheered sympathetically when Lloyd George broke down Finishing the letter he added that he hoped a short rest would enable Bonar Law to return to his duties but the medical opinion was that Bonar Here Lloyd Law would need a prolonged rest and freedom from worry. George was unable to master his feelings and flung himself back into his seat with a gesture indicating his inability to continue:
in
as regards the relative posi tion of our navy and the naries of other countries. We are prepared to go to the mutual agree farthest possible Nit
Asquith thereupon rose and almost inaudibly referred to the unexpect ed and painful announcement. He said all his relations with Bouar Law duction. We have taken risks," Lord had never left rancour. Bonar Law's political antagonists entertained the most affectionate memories of him. He hoped for his complete restoration to health and his re-entry into the fighting ranks.
Clynes said the Laborites had received the news with a feeling of deepest loss,
ment, bat it was not sufficient merely to talk of hands across the sea. We mast, also, hare beads across the sea."
It is understood to-night that the Coalition will be unaffected by Bonar Law's resignation. The Unionists are meeting on Monday to elect his
Austin Chamberlain is freely mentioned as his probable square deal.
SUKCESSOR.
successor.
CONFERENCE OF DOMINION PREMIERS.
ARRANGEMENTS.
LONDON, March 17.
ir
Lord Lee said that from long know ledge of Americs he profoundly believed in basiness talking leading up to a We were not engaged," concluded Lord Lee, “in a game of poker or bluff: the cards could be placed on the table."
BRITISH REPARATIONS BILL
LONDON, March 17th. The Beparations Bill has passed the Committee stage in the House of The agenda for the conference of dominions premiers is now being Commons.
BARLIS, March 17th. drawn up but is unlikely to be completed for some weeks. The British It is semi-ocially denied by the Government is sending out to the dominions papers relative to the ques- Government that production has been tions it desires discussed and is asking the dominions resiprocally to send reduced in the Stinnes' Thyssen works in the newly accupied districts. No work- in data regarding the subjects they propose to place on the agenda. "It men have been dismissed. is practically certain that the raval, miktary, and air defence of the empire will form the main theme of discussions, while arrangements for a meeting of the empire constitutional conference will also figure pro-
TRADE WITH BCSSIA.'
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in the imperial wireless system. The anticipated report of the Milner Trade Agreement, Sir Robert "Horne commission on wireless will be ready for the conference, enabling the addressed a letter to M. Krassin, giving details of Bolshevist activity against dominions premiers to see how far stations have developed and submit Indis, and stating that this must immedi
their views.
BIG NEW YORK FIRM SMASHES.
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
NEW YORK, March 17: Receivers Lave been appointed to, take over the business of Messrs Gaston Williams and Wigmore, exporters and importers, whose liabilities are estimated at six million dollars. The assets consist of stock in sub sidiary companies all over the world, It is understood the company's financial embarrassment is due to depreciation of its stock holdings, also to heavy losses owing to the Soviet Government repudiating claims for supplies to the imperial and Kerensky governments.
THE QUALITY OF MERCY.
NEW US. PRESIDENT AND MR, DEBS.
WASHINGTON, March 17."
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President Harding has requested the attorney-general to review the case of the socialist leader Debs, who was imprisoned for obstructing
| recruiting during the war.
MARINE WAGES-
· LIVERPOOL OWNERS PROPOSE REDUCTIONS. ·
LONDON, March 17.................. Liverpool shipowners have submitted to the national maritime board a definite scheme for reduction of wages and the revision of working condi- tions for all ratings, the 'decrease ranging from ninety shillings monthly from officers, seamen, and firemen to £5 10s, in the case of stewards.
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION.
REFUGEES REACH FINLAND.
HELSINGFORS, March-18.
The rovolutionary committee with eight hundred soldiers have arrived in Finland. It is stated that Kronstadt has surrendered.
THE VERY LATEST.
SCIENTIFIC EXECUTIONS.
RENO, March 17,
The Nevada senate has passed a bill providing for the use of lethal
gas for capital punishment.
INDIAM VICEROY IMSARKS,
LONDON, March 17. Lord Reading has left for India to take up the viceroyalty.
ately be ended, if the good faith of the trade agreement is to be observed.
LONDON, March 17th. The conclusion of the Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement is in no way hailed with universal satisfaction.
The Daily Herald alone is jubilant. and claims that the agreement is a great Labour triumph.
Other comments range from strong denunciation to cold gratification. A point of immediate concern is whether the gold and other commed ties from Russia are attachable.
M. Krassin declares that a test action! will be brought in the courts as 5000 19 01 the Soviet Government trade will be possible, sad if the verdict is in favour opened immediately, but if it is against the Soviet the agreement would become useless, unless the British Government obtains a revision of the decision.
Losos, March 17th. The signature of the Anglo-Bassian Trade Agreement was speedily followed. by a Moscow wireless message announc! ling that a contract for a big order had been signed in London for the parchase of 300,000 tons of coal
WORLD'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
HAVANA, March 17th. The first game between Lasker and Capablanca, in the world's chess cham pionship, resulted in a draw, sier fifty
MOYCS
PRESIDENT MILLERAND.
PARTS, March 15th M. Millerand has concluded his visit to the Lycas Esir, and to the industrial district whers the working population The gave him the heartiest welcome. President is to proceed to-morrow on his journey to Valence and Avignon.-Haves.
NEW-SING-BELGIAN STEAMSHIP
LINE.
BRUSSELS,
"March 17th.
A new Eino-Belgian navigation com- pany has been established by the Belgian Royal Lloyd It has four steamers under construction. It is intended to run a regular service to Shanghai from. Ant- werp, Botterdam and Hamburg.
A FAMILY NECESSITY." TIVERY family should be provided with Chercherain's Pain Bola at all times Bprains may be cured in mach less time when promptly frested.. Lame back, lame shoulder pains in the ide and chew and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it i especially valuable. Try this liniment and become soquainted with its qualities and you will never wish to be without it For sale by ali Chémista and Store keepers.
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SPECIAL OFFER
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Regular Price $30,00
FOR ONE WEEK
In order to make room for New Stock coming forward, e are offering 200 pairs of Rock and Tan Hanau Boots and Shoes at
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