JA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1925. -
NEEDS OF THE PRESS. BRITAIN'S SURPRISE.
IMPORTANT EMPIRE CONFERENCE.
ISSUES.
$40,000,000.
THE CHINA MAIL
·TUG CO.-MEETS.
(Reuter's Service.)
GERMANY'S IRRELEVANT
HOME CONVERSION.
LOAN.
VISCOUNT BURNHAM'S VIEW,
SECURITY FACT NOTES.
(Reuter's Service.)
Melbourne, Sept. 29.
(Reuter's Servics.)
K
London, Sept. 29. The Bank of England an nounces that applications for the London, Sept. 29.
£40,000,000, conversion loan on The German reply to the Allies'the 28rd amounted to £51,210,000. Lord Forster. Governor-
Tenders of sixpence over the General of Australia, opening the invitation to the Locarno Confer Imperial Press Conference, em-ence, which was presented on the minimum price receive about 97 phasised the immense importance 26th, was issued to-night. It shows per cent, and above in full. of the Conference for the Empire Gennany has accepted unreserved-
ly.
and Australia.
Mr. S. M. Bruce, Premier, in a forty minutes' speech, dwelt on the Empire and the importance of the subjects to be discussed by the Conference.
+
German
The British Government's acknowledgment published sim- ultaneously refers to the re- mark made by the Ambassador when handing over the Note, raising issues of German war guilt and the evacuation of the Cologne zone, but notes the Ambus- sador's assume that these ques firms do not constitute conditions the preliminary to the meeting of the conference.
Nevertheless the British Govern The Australian Government de-ment is surprised at Germany's sired to see the cost of communi-gain raising these issues, and cations reduced to the lowest observes negotiations regarding the possible level.
He emphasised that Empire communication was most import ant as it was vital to maintain the communications of the Empire in order to promote better under standing between its component Darts.
Viscount Burnham was elected President amid acclamation.
Security Pack cannot modify the treaty of Versailles or alter the. judgment of the past as regards Cologne,
Britain reiterates the date of the evacuation depends solely on Ger many's fulfilment of the disarma- meni obligations,
The French Government has re-.
FRENCH DEBTS.
COMMISSIONERS' MIXED FEELINGS.
He said the Conference, though unofficial, had the approbation and good wishes of all the Govern- ments of the Empire, and likened to the the Empire Press Union League of Nations.
He recalled the work of theplied similarly. Union for the advancement of the Press, especially in obtaining adequate recognition of Dominion newspapers by the authorities at Home, and breaking down ob- olete barriers, so that Depart- menta of State and Houses of Parliament now received Domin- ion newspaper representatives on equal terms with the British Press; but the best werk, he said, had been in cheapening and accelerating the means of com- munication, especially the recent reduction of the cable rate to Australia to sixpence, which was an earnest of better things in the future which the competition, be- tween directional wireless and renovated.cables was bound to produce.
He described broadcasting as a possible real rival of newspapers,
DOWN BELOW.
SEARCH OF WRECKED SUBMARINE.
ENGINEER'S BODY FOUND.
(Reuter's American Service)
STALEMATE REACHED?
(Reuter' American Service)
OBITUARY.
DISTINGUISHED FRENCH POLITICIAN.
"(Router's Service.)
London, Sept. 29. The death is announced of Mr. Leon Bourgeois who was Presi dent of the French Senate in 1920 and held many distinguished
appointments.
41
OPEN LETTER.
CHINESE ADDRESS TO SOLDIERY.
THE CANTONESE PEOPLE.
Mr. Loo Chung-jun's second letter to the soldiers in Kwang- hung has beer translated and sent to the "China Mail" for publica- tion. inter alia, as follows:-
Red- Since the arrival of Russians in Kwangtung through the invitation of Cheung Kai- shek. Wong Ching-wai and others, they are regarded as "wolves get. ling admission into the house. The
*HONAM" DEATH.
PROVIDENT CO. MERGER ACCEPTED
SECOND ENGINEER IS
OVERBOARD.
LOST
Án
AMALGAMATION DETAILS.
A BONGKONG RESIDENT,
A distressing fatality involving extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong Tug and the loss of the second engineer of Mr. David! Lighter Co., Ltd., was held at the the 8,5. "Honum;" office of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes Mason, was reported on the return and Company (General Mana that ship to Hongkong from of con- Cantor: yesterday afternoon. It eldering resolutions for an amal- occurred in the early hours of yes gers) for the purpose gamation with the China terday morning as "the Honum' Provident Loan and Mortgage was lying at anchor of Shumcen.
The Second Engineer had attend- Co., Ltd.
of the Mr. R. G. Shewan (Chairman) nabore a performance
"Broadcaster and was at the presided, and others present were time (shortly after 1 a.m.) about to Messrs. W. J. Carroll, C. B.
make fast to the "Honum" the Brooke and M. M. Tackey (mem-painter of the sampan which con- bers of Consulting Committee),eyed him from the shore. He is Mr. R. F. Mattingly (Solicitor); stated to have lost his balance and Mr. Noel Braga (Secretary), and fallen overboard, disappearing from Mesars. A. L. Shields, D. W.view at once.
As soon as those on board were Munton, S. C. Cook, W. J. Hawker, J. Toppin, A. A. Botelhe aware of the disaster the alarm was
holders). and Capt. A W. Best (share-raised and gunboats in the vicinity without, however, resulting in any sign of the missing engineer who, it is presumed, was drowned.
Mr. Mason had not been long in the employ of the Steamboat Com
:1
The notice convening the meet ing was read by the Secretary and contained the following resolu- tions:-
4:
קני
trained searchlights on the spot,
(1) That it is desirable to amal-pany but was an oid resident of gamate this Company with Hongkong and has many friends China Provident Loan and here The deepest sympathy is ex- Mortgage Company, Limiteded to the relatives, who include ed, and accordingly, that this Mrs. D. Harvey of Kowloon, Company be wound
Apart from this distressing mishap voluntarily and that Sydney
'Honam' Hampden Ross of Messrs. the voyage of the 8.8, Percy Smith, Seth and Fler Was without untoward incident. The me conditions prevail as ing. 6, Des Voeux Ro
the strikke heretoforu, namely Central, Victoria, aforesaid pickets continue to patrol with Chartered Accountant be ap-vigilance in the vicinity of the poimed Liquidator for the steamer and prevent passengers purpose of such winding up bring taken off. Chinese merchants at a remuneration to bend others who had made their own determined subsequently.
arrangements were able to leave the That the draft Agreement ship but some of the poorer class submitted to this meeting Chinese passengers were unable to and expressed to be made do so and were obliged to return. between this. Company and the Liquidator of the one part and China Provident Loan and Mortgage Company, Limited, of the other part be hereby approved and the said Liquidator be hereby authorised pursuant to Sec- tion 185 of the Companies Ordinance, 1911 to enter into an Agreement with China Provident Loan and Mort- gage Company, Limited, in the ternis of the said draft and to carry the same into effect with such (if any) modifications as he thinks expedient.
Cantonese version that Cheung and Wong are fond of (2). Communism which would menace Kwangtung does not sufficiently describe their faults and disclose!
Speaking truly, their secrets.
Washington, Sept. 29. Mixed feelings prevail amongst the Commissioners in respect ofthey are taking the country's goods to be changed for. Soviet Russia's money and they are the French debt negotiations.
ubeying the order of They are under the shelter of Soviet Russia.
aliens.
Some are .still affecting optimism, others are almost ad- mitting that stalemate has been reached unless one side yields considerably.
twee
Though I am not a wise man, I cannot keep in silence... 1 have re- It is understood there is still a peatedly applied to my elders and margin of some $5,000,000 bebrethren for their prompt action the maximum annuity to save themselves from the fire acceptable by M., Caillaux and that and the deep and have earnest demanded by the Americans,
expectation towards the forceful Another meeting was fixed for soldiers. I have urged them to this evening but has been post-expel the bad elements by united poned till to-morrow, owing to the strength and to relieve the vil- French not completing their callages without taking discrimina- culations.
It is noteworthy that little more than 48 hours are left for the actual negotiation if the French adhere to their original sailing date.
New York, Sept. 29. Divers removed the body of engineer John Gibson from the wreck of S51 this morning.
The body was found in the LABOUR CONGRESS. battery room which the "City of Rome" rammed.
Following the discovery the salvage ships completely suspend- ed attempts to lift the craft owing
to the roughness of the weather, The work is being concentrated en the efforts of the divers to penetrate and explore the wreck. Australia's Sorrow.
Melbourne, Sept. 30. The Prime Minister. Mr. Bruce has cabled Washington Australia's sorrow at the loss of the $51. He declares the occurrence has been felt all the more keenly owing to the many friendships made by the recent visit of the American fleet to Australia..
MOROCCO FIGHTING.
FRENCH WARSHIPS AGAIN PARTICIPATE.
7
MINES NATIONALISATION SCHEME.
ARMY RESERVE STORM.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, Sept. 29. The vexed question of the re- 'cruitment of an army supplement- ary reserve which raised such an Unions outcry among Trade early in the year was again raised at the Labour Conference when a resolution calling on all members of the Party to refuse to join was unanimously adopted.
tion.
22 Europeans and 61 Chinese were carried on the voyage to Hongkong.
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
that SUB-TENANT AND PAYMENT
QUERY,
Chairman's Speech. The reasons for the proposed amalgamation were placed before the meeting by the Chairman, who said :-
MR. J. M. XAVIER SUBD.
The price of current supplied by the, China Light and Power Com- pany, Ltd., to Mr. J. M. Xavier formed the subject of proceedings at the Summary Court this mern- ing.
The claim was for $15.15 (amount used during July, August and September).
Defendant admitted liability for
other months the principle tenant, September but stated that for the Mr. Britto, from whom he hired the room was liable.
Now the Kwangtung Army of Chiu Yeung and Mui Yuen is ad- vancing westward. The dawn of light appears in the clouds of East
Gentlemen,-As you will have Kwangtung and the evil mist will
The plaintiff's solicitor, Mr. D. soon dissipate. Then the thirty learned from the resolutions just
that Mr. McCallum, claimed million people of Kwangtung will read, it is proposed to amal- come to life again. The Kwang- gamate the Tug and Lighter Xavier's letter of September 26 Pro-asking them to cut off the current tung Army will not hesitate to re- Company with the China lieve their brethren from dan- vident Loan and Mortgage Com-and send in the account amounted to acceptance of responsibility for ger and the Kwangtung people pany, Limited, for which purpose the whole. will prepare to welcome them it is necessary to wind up our having for long hoped to do so. Company and appoint a Liquida-
Seeing
It is unnecessary
Mr. Justice Wood found against
ACCEPTED.
(Reuter's Service.).
Paris, Sept. 29. The Cabinet has accepted Mar shal Lyautey's resignation."
My elders and brethren, you tor, to fill which post it is proposthis, however, and made an order should get up quickly to followed to appoint Mr. Sydney Hamp-for the payms at by Mr. Xavier of them. Do not put your hands den Ross, I now lay on the table $5.5 (amount consumed during into your sleeved and look on. If for your inspection a proposed September), costs being allowed every man
can exert his ability, agreement for the transfer of the plaintiff on the writ,
expel Reds assets, liabilities and business of the campaign to
It is the the Tug and Lighter Company to will be successful. action of self-salvation and not the China Provident Loan and helping others. My elders and Mortgage Company, Limited. brethren are aware of this idea, The terms of this agreement are to the effect that in return for the of which I need not say any more. What I want to state is that all transfer to it of the whole of the and liabilities of the Tug soldiers in Kwangtung, whether asse hosts or guests, who are being and..ghter Company, including
by The Miners' leader Mr. A. J. supplied the Kwangtung its profits to date, the China Pro- Cook announced that a joint com.people, have to do their duty by vident Loan and Mortgage Com-
pany, Limited, shall allot to the shares. allotted shall rank for mittee of the Trade Union Con- protecting the people.
a shareholders of the Tug and dividend and bonus from Jan- gress and the Labour Party and that the people are in such Parliamentary Committee, were wretched position, how can you Lighter Company up to 60,000 uary 1, 1925, but fractional certi drafting a scherne of nationalisa- delay your operations to relieve shares of the China Provident acates shall confer no such right; Moreover the Reds are Company of the nominal value of the seventh clause provides that tion mines for submission to the them? Labour movement subsequent to pressing forward to exterminate $600,000, in the proportion of the transfer shall take effect as the dissenters. Can you bend three shares of the Provident from October 1, 1925; the eighth presentation to parliament.
The main principles were settled down your head to suffer the Company to five shares of the for the payment of all amounts rough treatment of Russian Tug and Lighter Company, to due to dissentient shareholders of but the question of confiscation or compensation had not yet been officers? To fight for the Canton- rank for dividend from January the vendor: by the ninth the ven- ese who will extol your merit is 1, 1925. This, I think, is a very.dor and its Liquidator agree to do decided.
better than to serve under the bad fair arrangement for both parties. all things necessary to vest. the elements who are hated by many but I must tell you at the same property in the purchaser: the to time that I am also interested in tenth clause gives the vendor a argue which is right or wrong. the proposal as chairman of the Hen on all the property until all To relieve Iwangtung is to relieve Provident Company, and shall not the faonies, if any, are paid by the eleventh your country and to help others therefore vote on the resolutions. the purchaser; is to help yourselves. Our mili-You may ask why, if the Com-clause provides that if this agree- tary officers must have under-pany is now working at a profitament is not adopted by both stood this point. I hope you will we should sell out to the Provident parties before October 31, 1925, (Reuter'a Service,}
rise up quickly to help the soldiers Company; but we have only made either party may rescind the in the East River and to expel the money since the outbreak of the same. The remaining clauses are Allahabad, Sept. 29.
bad elements from the Five-Rams boycott when cargo boats were of no special importance, but as I Several prominent members of City. You may attack them from very scarce, and should only have said before, the agreement is lying the Indian National Congresa from different directions or start the to face a struggle with the Pro- on the table and can be inspected the United Provinces and many battle in an inner part. The pre- vident Company later on when by any shareholder who cares to Bengali youths have been arrested sent time is the only opportunity business resumes its normal do so. in connection with the recent hold of settling the whole province of course. In every way it seems to ing up of a passenger train near Kwangtung and it is also the day us that the arrangement is for the No questions being asked by Lucknow, by a score of Dacoits on which the Cantonese are mutual benefit of both Companies, those present, the Chairman pro who stole cash boxes and shot applying for your relief.. If you and as such we put it before you. posed the adoption of the two re- several passengers,
still take no notice of their sup AB the agreement itself is solutions as extraordinary resolu plications, you will not be allowed rather lengthy, I will just touch tions Mr.W. J. Hawker and to keep your present position. briefly on the various clauses it MS. C. Cook seconded and the On the other hand you will be contains, all of which are solely proposals were carried, unani- eventually, exterminated by those for the purpose of carrying out mously chang (Reuter's Service):5.
whom you Leep company with the amalgamation. The first Notice was also given of a fur- Every person hears the responsi. clause states that the, agreement ther extraordinary general meet bility of the rise and fall of his conditional on its adoption by Ing to be held on October London, Sept. 29. province.
sannet fores the the parchaser before October 81, for the purpose of receiving The Labour Conference by people to
your epibion and 1925. The second clause refers report of the proceedings of the The men's leaders are urging 2,870,000 votes against 821,000
choose the a
the transfer of the assets the above mentioned the Government to appoint a com- rejected, a motion to refer back
fourth shd ffth clauses to confirming,H mitise to investigate the position the Executive 'r recommendation of the mill industry
THREAT TO A PORT,
(Reuter's Service.}'
Madrid, Sept. 29. A message from Melilla states that warships are again active at Morocco. The battleship "Paris" and several French destroyers are co-operating in the bombardment of the territory at Benisaid, the rebela' eastern zone, in support of friendly native contingents who are advancing, the objective being the occupying of the coastal post at Sididris, at the mouth of the river Ameklan.
MILL STRIKE.
A POLICY OF DRIFT AT BOMBAY,
(Router's Service)
Bombay, Sept: 29.
In the absence of a serious. attempt at a settlement the mill strike appears likely to continue indefinitely..
Only three mills are working, and numbers of hands have gone home-
MANY ARRESTS.
INDIAN TRAIN DACOITY SEQUEL.
REDS AT HOME.
to ezalé
persons.
REBOLUTIONS APPROVED,
FOR THREE DAYS
COMMENCING
30TH
SEPTEMBER
WE ARE OFFERING STOCKS
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
IN OUR
MEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT.
MAKE A NOTE OF THE DATE
AND WATCH OUR WINDOWS!
L
LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.
EXSHAW'S No. 1 BRANDY.
THE CHOICE OF CONNOISSEURS.
WALDBROK, MAUGREGOR & 00, LTD,
Telephone U. 78.
15, Queen's Road Central
NEW COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA
STARTS
ITSELF
CONSOLE MODEL.
STOPS
ITSELF
TRIPLE
SPRING MOTOR
AT
ANDERSON'S
SIMPSON & CO.
E, Dan Ÿmax Road Central
Corner of Ice House Street
TAILORS
THE WORLD RENOWNED COCKTAIL
BACARDI
AND ITS MANY USES.
BACARDI RICKRY
Wine-glas of Bacardi Juice of half a Lime One lump of ice«. Serve in high-ball glust Add Sparkling Water,
BACAHDI GROG
One quart of Bacard! One pound of Sugar
One quart of Formosa Oolong
Tes
Use the grog, adding equal part of very hot water, Serve with slices of lemon Dissolve sugar in hot watery
BACARDI HIGHBALT
Place a place of ice-in- One glass of Bacardi Fill glass with Sparkling
Water,
`BACARDI MILK PUNCH
One Glass hot Milk One tablespoonful of anger. A pinch of nutmeg. The yolk of an egg A glane of Bacardi Beat up thoroughly the of the egg with the sugatos Add, milk Bacardi and an Mix it thoroughly
A delicious punch and
́a ́splendid beverage fo
Colde
GANDE PRICE & CO, ITT
Spirit Merchants