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THE HONGKONG DAILY - PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH,
NEW BRITISH TANK. SUPREME COUNCIL'S SECRETS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE
REMARKABLE IMPROVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION.
AUSTRIA IN
EXTREMIS:
CHANCELLOR SUGGESTS UNION WITH GERMANY.
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"SOVIET OFFER TO GERMANY
RUSSIA OPEN TO SKILLED GERMAN WORKERS.
UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING:
FUTURE POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.
LATEST CABLES. [THROUGH RÉCTER'S AGENCY. Į
NEW TYPE OF TANK
WITH SPEED OF TWENTY MILES
AN HOUR
LONDON, February 23rd, The Memorandum on the Army Esti
TAX ON WAR WEALTH. SELECT COMMITTEE'S ESTIMATE AND RECOMMENDATION.
LONDON, February 20th,
The Select Committee has opened its sittings to investigate the scheme for a tax on war-time fortunes.
RESULT OF BRITISH PRESS PROTEST.
LONDON, February 20thor.
In consequence of the recent under. tainties and misunderstandings respoate ing the Allies', and President Wilson's
Note, the London sad Provincial New paper Conference forwarded to Mr. Lloyd George resolutions emphasising the urgent necessity of greater publicity as regards the Supreme Council and protesting
FRENCH REPUBLIC. SIMPLE BUT IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
PARIS, February, 19th.
A Havas message saya? M. Deschanel's accession to the chief
magistracy has been marked by simple ceremonies, brief speeches and great popular ovations.
At the Elgace, M. Poincare, in trans, mitting his powers as President, said to
BPORT.
FOOTBALL
UNITED AR
WILTSHIRE,
SERVICES LEAQUE.
H.M.S." AMBROSE” SAP I
CORRESPONDENCE. THE HOUSING PROBLEM.
TO THE EDITOR OF
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."] BIE,More than a year has elapsed"
Monday evening, proved to be a very eventy Hall under the auspices of the Con- This match, played at Happy Valley on since a public meeting was held at the
brilliant. Both goals were visited in turn attention of the Authorities to the Hous game, neither side being particularly
stitutiona}-Reform Association calling the
and more than once the Ambrose left wing threatened dater. The Wiltshires were
ing Problem in this Colony, ・・
Since then members of the public have continued to press the matter by lettera ported the movement.
against the facilities granted to the him: During the seven years of your the first to scon, Amor making ground on to the newspapers, all of which have sup
French Press which are withheld from the British sa the same time.
The Supreme Council decided, apon Mr. Lloyd George's motion, to curtail the meagre information hitherto afforded to the public. WORK BEFORE THE CONFERENCE
LONDON, February 20th. The Tempe London correspondent states that, owing to the amount of work not dealt with, Mr. Lloyd George anticipates that the Conference will sit in London throughout March.
The Hungarian Delegation is expected
The time would now seem to bava
magistracy, you will pursun without re the left and netting with a lovely ground laxation, the execution of the Peace shot. The teams crossed over with no Treaty obligations which Germany has so alteration in the score, but-abortly after far been only too much disposed to evade the re-start, Wenham scored again for the arrived for those members of the public You will have to guarantee permanence to military team. The Ambrose attacked who have suffered, and are suffering, diff our external policy, safeguard our allibard and the right winger was successful culty or hardship in obtaining or retain ancen, vivify the Longue of Nations, and scoring with a dropping shot. The ing suitable accommodation to come toge
Naval team now tried hard to equalise thes and press their claims to relief en tha maks of the peace, which today is but a bus found the army defence very deter-Government. ope and a name, a thing accomplished mined The Wiltshire forwards got going and indestructible."
It is recognised that many who have Heplying, M. Deschanel said. regain and some good combination led to suffered, and who are suffering, in this way all my dirty i shall only have to keep Wenham putting in a third goal. In the may be reluctant to disclose their identi my eyes fixed on your noble example." closing stages, the Ambrose got clean ties whilst willing to prove by their own M. Deschanel together went to the City save his charge, he was unfortunate in situation has become.
In the afternoon, M. Poincare and through, and, though Green ran out to actual experiences how acute the present Hall to receive the greetings of the Paris Fallieres, former Presidents, were present.
The Committee of the Constitutional Reform Association have, therefore, asked Following the reception at the City Hall, M. Deschanel paid his predecessor
me to invite all members of the public who the courtesy of escorting him to his private home. Then be returned to the Elyser..
are affected by the present lack of suitable M. Deschanel has decided to mark the
accommodation to communicate to me any 238umption of his office by granting & umber of pardons for military and civil
facts and figures which may aasiat me and the Association in pressing on the Govern~· offences, excluding crimes against the country.
An official memorandum says it is estin London next week. The Hungarian Municipal Council. M. Loubet and M. deflecting the ball to an opponent who
PRESIDENT WILSON
mates states that a new type of Tak mated that war-wealth amounts to reply to the peace terms is due to-day. being developed with a speed of twenty miles an hour. It made a trial run of a Abousand miles and showed, practically,
-no signs of weaT.
+
Two of these now Tanks have been despatched to India for experiment in tropical conditions. /
EARLIER CABLES.
BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES.
LONDON, February 18th. The Army Estimates for 1920-1991 amount το £125,000,000, *..of which
£235,000,000 will be permanent for the .provision of the same establishment ns in 1914-1015. The war liquidation charges amount to £29,500,000, and the garrison-
ing of occupied territories to £10,300,000. The maximum personnel provided for in 595,000, which is expected to fall in the course of the financial year to 250,000, including Colonial, native and Indian -troops serving outside India,..
LATEST CABLES.
THE WREKIN BY-ELECTION.
SEVERE COALITION, REVERSE:
£5,350,000,000, and recommends consider ing the question by comparison with the aggregate wealth of individuals at pre sent as compared with pre-war wealth, making a graduated levy upon all war gains of over £5,000.
ADAMENT.
PROSPECT OF FURTHER NEGOTIA-
TIONS.
WASHINGTON, February 20th. President Wilson's reply to the Allied
promptly shot into the empty net.
:
LEA QUE--DIVISION IL
STAFFS, G; UNITED F.C., 0.
the United F.C. on Saturday by six goals The Staffs scored an easy victory over
to ai?, two goils being scored in the first
It is noteworthy in this connection Note of February 18th will not reach the orning members of the Diplomatic Corps half and four in the second.
that Lord Beaverbrook estimated that the tux 00 war-wealth, will yield £1,000,000,000, ̧ .
CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER
DISCUSSES THE TAX
LONDON, February, 20th. - Addressing the Select Committee ap- pointed to investigate the desirability of a tax on war-time fortunes Mr. Austen
Allies before to-morrow. It is understood that President Wilson adheres to the memorandum of February 17th, and the reply is not regarded as the final chapter: in the negotiations.
RUSSIA AND GERMANY. SOVIET REPRESENTATIVE'S TEMPTING BAIT.
Chamberlain expressed the opinion that there was nothing in principle against the proposal to make levyin to raw materials in respect of wartime fortunes. Indeed, a very strong and widespread feeling existed in its favour. The feeling thaż JM immense increase of wealth was while the bulk of the citizens were no obtained during, or owing to, the war,
better off or absolutely impoverished, as compared with their previous position, created a sense of injustice and unrest which menaced all accumulated wealth
M. Deschanel will receive to-morrow the will be introduced by the Japanese Ambassador,
EARLIER CABLES.
M. POINCARE'S FAREWELL MESSAGE TO FRANCE.-
Pais. February 18th.
A Havas message says:-
Poincaré yesterday fulfilled the last portaat Cabinet Council, at which the In the morning, he presided at an im- public acts of his Presidential carcer.
progress of the London Conference wha discussed.
the afternoon, he despatched a special Address to the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
HONGKONG CHALLENGE SHIELD
COMPETITION.
Two interesting matches in the Chal lenge Shield Competition tave been fixed for Saturday, and it will repay football enthusiasts to visit the Valley and witness one of both of these matches.. Interest
ment that something must be done, and that speedily, and also to make suggestions as to the remedies for the present situa tion..
The names of those who ao communicata with me will not be disclosed by me.
actual instances as possible of people who What is desired is to collect as many have been, or are, unable to obtain tho accommodation they need, and of people who have suffered and are suffering
through the raising of rents and from the accommodation as they are able to get. high prices they have to pay for such
It is also desired to have precise in formation as to the districts most affected
shown in local football By the civilian and we can assure those who have any population is getting to be spasmodic, interest in the game that they will be rewarded with real first-class football in the first of two matches to be played on by the present excess of demand over the Club ground this week-end.
When the Harkins met the South China Athletic a
fortnight ago, the result was a pointless draw, in which the backs of both sides proved too good for the for wards.
supply in the case of houses, flats, hotels, and boarding housesYours faithfully,
H. E. POLLOCK, (President of the Constitutional Reform Association.)
BERLIN, February 20th sa interview with Forwaerts, emphasised M. Kapp, the Soviet representative, in that Russia wanted German machinery, coal, drugs and technical organisers and
Goods againaą goods "
exchange.
will be Russia's principle,
M. Kopp forecasted immediate emigrain his farewell Address, M. Poincaré tion of German akilled labour to Russia.
thanked the Government and the Cham- PEACE WITH BOLSHEVIKS.
bar for the unfailing support and assist Ance they always gave him during the FRANCE DESCRIBES THE
aritical period of the war.
He added: Attacked without pro OBSTACLES
vocation, France immediately rallied as The result of the by-election in the
ane grand whole with the will to repel Mr. Chamberlain emphasised that the Wrekin Division of Shropshire which
PARIS, February 20th became necessary owing to the death of ties, and the imposition of a tax willing to negotiate with M. Litvinoff, but the fecessary for the country's welfare And P-in-determined to win, and they will
Al message from London states thatthly the bears of the postinal anion was in of the laer game, are going into Satur 24th February, 1990, subject was fraught with many difficul- Lloyd George and Signer Nithi were wall. revealed itself on the day, when it
people and
day's match-which Mr. CHARLES PALMER (Independent) 9,287 necessitate the provision of severe ad- French representatives at the Peace Con- it is not less indispensable to-day than probably do so if they are able slightly to
ministrative measures and large executive ference pointed out that France has pro-was trap be made durable in improve their forward line. Mr. J. BAYLEY (Coalition Liberal). 4750 Powers. While deprecating any idea to mised to assist Poland and Rumaniaality. Wa must obtain an assurance of wing forwards were too slow in the last
yesterday The has prejudice the decision, he himself frankly against the Bolsheviste. hoped that the Committee would find the proposal practicable and approve it. He had instructed the Inland Revenue to furnish the Committee with all necessary confidential information.
LONDON, February 20th.
Sir Charles Henry, is as follows:-
....... 8,729
Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN (Labour).
(The late Sir Charles Henry, a Coalition Liberal, was returned unopposed.]
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.”
·COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS CON-
CESSIONS FOR WOMEN. ----
LONDON, February 3rd. The report of the Committee dealing with the re-organisation of the Civil Ser vice recommends that women be given a status and "authority identical with men' with equal minimum pay and equal incre meats up to a point. A well-marked avenue of promotion should be opened up as the University monopoly of administra tive posts is disappearing. BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR. FIVE MILES LONG FRONTAGE.
LONDON, February 23rd. The British Industries Fair has been ppened. One hundred and fifty thousand invitations have been issued, including 40,000 to the Overseas stand. The front- age at the Crystal Palace section is five miles in length
IMPERIAL STATISTICAL
BUREAU.
COMPLETE CO-ORDINATING
MEDIUM...
LONDON, February 23rd. The Statistical Conference holds its last session on February 26th.
conceived.
OBITUARY.
Mr. Chamberlain added that the levy will be justifiable only if the proceeds were applied to the reduction of debt.
UNIVERSAL MILITARY
TRAINING.
KEMARKABLE DECISION OF AMERICAN COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, February 20th. The House of Representatives' Military Committee has approved the principle of universal military training as the nation's future policy.
SURRENDERED. GERMAN
TONNAGE.
ITS ALLOCATION TO ALLIED POWERS.
LONDON, February 20th. It is officially stated that the tonnage of German vessels surrendered in accord ancs with the" Armistice Agreement waJ 1,824,828 gross tons, of which 133,461 was allocated to Britain, 442,335 to France, 2,601 to Italy, 22,292 to Belgium, and 43,900 is still unallocated
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. M. LEON BOURGEOIS FOUND IT.
ALIVE.
PARIS, February 20th
A striking, feature of the Conference has been the remarkable unanimity prevail ing in its decisions, nothwithstanding the
A Havas message saye ba diversity of conditions and interests re-
M, Leon Bourgeois, bo represented. presented. Generally speaking the South France at the recent meeting of the Coune African statistical system readily adapted in a message to the League of Nations cil of the League of Nations in London, itself to the decisions of the Conference.
It is anticipated that the new Imperial
Union, says: Statistica' Bureau will be a co-ordinating the result of the four days work. We We are well pleased with medium more complete than any previous on all the questions on the agenda. We havo been able to obtain a unanimous vote all realise to-day that the League of Nations is
is alive. The decision adopted to all shortly a Financial Conference is of the utmost importance. We 78 con- vinced that the Governments of all the countries will understand that, in the present state of economic distress, isola tion can only mean suffering, and that [Rear Admiral Robert Edward Peary was common agreement. The League of reconstruction can only be accomplished by ledging expedition towards the Pole, In the progress
alive, but, in spite of 1898, 1895 and 1838 he was again in the made on the path of education, it is still Arctic regions; and in 1990:1002 reached the necessary. The success already achieved highest Istitute hitherto attained. In the should be sufficient encouragement to per spring of 1906 he touched 37 degs 6 min. severe in the work."
WASHINGTON, February 20th The denti is announced of Bear Admiral Robert Edward Peary, discoverer of the North Pole.
born in 1854. In 1891-1892 he conducted a Nations iach public opinión haa
N latitude. On April 6th, 1909, however,
do succeeded, in actually reaching the Pole, HOLLAND AND THE LEAGUE
His
and visited England in May, 1910. book describing his later experience in the Arctic regions is the most interesting of all the books hitherto written on the subject. He was President of the American Geo-
SECOND CHAMBER PASSES BILL
THE HAGUE, February 20th. The Second Chamber has passed, by 50 to the League of Nations.
The discussion was adjourned till M. Millerand has returned to London.
`AUTHORITATIVE, DENIAL
LeNDox, February 20th. and Signor Nitti consented to negotiate The statement that Mr. Lloyd George with M. Litvinoff is authoritatively described as pure fabrication.
FALL OF ARCHANGEL. TROOPS GO OVER TO THE
BOLSHEVIKS..
LONDON, February 20th. A Moscow wireless states that the Bol sevists have captured Archangel The Whites abandoned the town, and the troops joined the Soviet.
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AUSTRIA IN 'EXTREMIS STATE CHANCELLOR SUGGESTS A REMEDY.
The sailors who had the best
commences at 2.30
The two
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG F.C. PRACTICE GAME.
not yet sufficiently enthusiastic over rugby The members of the Hongkong F.C. ara football, for yesterday's practice gaze attracted only 22 men, and it was possible start a little eleven-a-aida game st
the execution of the engagements which match and it would be advantageous to Germany has made with us. We must exact from Germany reparation at least replace them. Bonham Carter has all the of the destruction she caused in devastated regions.
our speed necessary for a right extreme for These among the ward; it might be considered advisable cannot be adjusted by France disturbed to put him in the position. No fault can 6 p.m. Under the circumstances, thes bundred questions of equal importance, task which the Republic has undertaken ar disunited. The economic and financial be found with the Hawking' defence. The game could hardly be termed a satis
to
exacts nothing less than agreement and Chinese team should include Kwok Po factory practice. harmony in the efforts of all good citizena Kwan, who was dropped from the last United in battle, France has proved her-
self-invincible. United in the labours of match. Lieut. Snooks is refereeing. peace, she will, in good time, by the renewal of Ishorious activity, merit once more the admiration of the world." his successor, M. Deschanel, at the Elysee; Today, Poincaré formally receives and leaves the palace for his private re ridence.
Mr. H. 8. Bouse, seen by our reporter after the game, was unable to give the
porter that names of those who wished to names of any of the ten or twelve new men who turned out. Reminded by our re play had to be sent to him, Mr. RoUNG
His ignorance being shared by our re- said "But I got no names at all du way, Mr. Rouse did not know any names. porter, it is not possible to do justice to a game that deserves at letet a few com-
and Kowloon, commences at. 4 p.m., when The other match, between St. Joseph's
whistle. Mr. Birkenshaw will be in charge of the very brilliant football, but there is a long The match does not promise The ceremony of inaugurating the standing rivalry between the teams, and reysme of M. Deschanel will take place it is certain that the match will be a very menta on the individual players. in the presence of the Presidents of the close one. It Kowloon do not improve twa Chambers and M. Millerand.
There were two Army officers who play
This morning, the Millerand Cabinet their team, the College will win. Vaned in the forward line on one side that will formally tender its resignation, but Langenberg, Kowloon's right half, will pany at home. They were two of the most M. Deschanel has invited the Millerand have to be replaced, and Kowloon can do hardworking men on the ground of have evidently played in very good com- Cabinet to remain in office..
VIRSA, February 20th. The State Chancellor, in course of a speech, declared that, should help from the Great Powers, on which Austria relied, FAR not come in time, the moment had come when the Austrian people must be permitted to try another solution, namely, union with Germany.
VIENNA RELIEF FUND.
LONDON, February 20th. The Vienna Relief Fund has reached the total of £100,000.00
NEW FRENCH LOAN. LAUNCHED UNDER AUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
A Bavas message says:- been given a great send-of to-day. Sub
The new French Loan of 5 per cent has 20thon lists will be closed on March
PARIS, February 10th
WATERLOO CUP. HONEYMAN BEATEN
Losos, February 20th. Force beat Honeyman,
In the Waterloo Cup final, Fighting The betting was 4 to 7 on Honeyman
NORTH SLESVIG AGAIN A DANISH PROVINCE, -RESULT OF THE PLEBISCITE. The following telegram was received yesterday at the Danish Consulate from the Danish Minister at Pekina svad Following telegram received from Foreiz Office Plebiscito in first zone manaThat means that Northern Slesvigs now a Danish Province."
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,
THE ROME TO TOKIO, FLIGHT.
BALONIKA, February 15th. Two aeroplanes piloted by Lieutenants Ferrarin and Masier, competing in the Rome to Tokio flight, arrived from Rome leaving for Adalia on February 17th today after a non-stop flight. They are JAPANESE TROOPS IN SIBERIA
much worse than induce Blake of the others who played forward, special men- man of the Olub Reserves will play centreten, who scored a try after a tricky run, United F.O. to turn out for them. We must be made of Tinson and Ralston, the leaders of the respective packs. Bail half and White left half. It is not likely has a lot to learn yet, and so has Carriere, that Jackson, Kowloon's sturdy right whose keenness, however, maker up for a bose
Navy, will be able to turn out again quarter line. Tomery, Alabaster, Wallace this season. If this is so it will be aand Henderson all turned out, two play. distinct loss to Kowloon, for Jackson is ing for each side. Each of them scored
one of the best backs in Hongkong. Kowtries, Tomory showing a turn of speed loon would be well advised to persuade that no one on the field could equal. either Mason, of the United, or Gerrard, Henderson did a lot of extremely useful they are deprived of Jackson's services. out, and proved to be a speedy wing three- of the Club Reserves, to join the team, if tackling. Hall, of the CRO, turned Kowloon's forward strengthened if Tatam is dropped from use He scored a try, but was not
line,would the left wing and that place is offered to impression.
suficiently activa Martyr orcated a good played in that position for Kowloon loat B. A. Hyder of the Tadian team, who season. The College team can be streng thened by the inclusion of Xavier, the Club de Recreio's left back, in the half
Commander-in-Chief of the Zemetro line
VLADIVOSTOCK, February 9th,
Army, and Mr, Matsudaira, the Japanese Negotiations between Col. Krakovetzky,
representative, have resulted in a telegram HONGKONG F.C. XI. . STAFF AND being sent to General Oi, the Japanese Commander, who is up-country, asking him to discontinue the despatch of further Japanese troops from Vladivostock west warda",
DEPTS.
بني
The following will represent the Houg kong Football Club 2nd eleventhe the singorest desire on the part of the W. Gerrard and Carriere; Jones, Weyman There is regarded locally as evidence of ground next Saturday-W Makenzie; Stuff and Dopta at 9.30 p.m. on the Club Japanese not to come into conflict with and Ireland; Zevorijo, May, Pilger. the Bassians, and to maintain pesce in Boysen and Matthews the Far East
IN THE KAINSK REGION. The Czecha have concluded an armistice with the Bolshevika in the Kainsk re gion
ROME TO TOKIO FLIGHT.
The Caproni biplane, fiving to Tokio,
Rouz, February 20th.
By 18th, and in resuming its journey and going to Aleppo,
BASKET BALL
OPEN LEAGUE ENTRIES CLOSE
Club is weakest. The men do not form It is still in the forward line that the up in the serum correctly, and they are too fond of trying individual runs through the opposing team. No score was kept, each aide scoring tries which no attempt was made to convert
ed
#ALACRITY DEFEATS THE “AMBROSE,"
Sub-Lient, Lane, scored a handsoms vic cluding Lient Currie, Lieut. Lane and The Alacrity rugby, football team, în
tory at rugby football over the Ambrose fifteen, on the Club ground yesterday by 17 to 3. The Ambrose team includ- Lient Commdr. Jones, Licut, Ansdell, Lieut. Beach and Bub-Licut Thyne waine was fairly fast, the Alacrity having the heavier pack and the speedier thrors, and possessing in Sub-Lieut. Moore the best three-quarter on the ground. In the Mr. J L McPherson, General Secret halves tries were scored by Gregor tary of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. informa u In the second half, Moore scored a try Nears and Moore, all going unconverted. that the success of the first Open League after a brilliant individual effort, iamnurod six teams having entered converted it himself. Just before Chinese Y.M.C.A. up till this evening.
corner and the attempt to add the mai (Continued at foot of next column.)
points was futile.
-TO-DAY!
graphical Rocioty, and was mondo a member votes to 5, the Bill for Holland's adhesion Blesvig 76,000 Dañes and 125,000 Ger Teached Adalia in Asia Minor on Febrna Already.Entries will be received at the coaned. Tracs scored a try in the extrem
of the Legion af Honour in 1913.1