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CABLES.
„LATEST ĈABLES.
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THE KING AND THE POPE. "DE VALERA'S TELEGRAM.
Lobos, October 90th Referring to the interchange 'of com- plimentary telegrams between the Pope and King George on the subject of Ire-
THE
THREATENED RAILWAY STRIKE IN U.S.A.
GOVERNMENT'S PLANS COMPLETED.
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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER MÅNE, 1971.
LATEST CABLES. THE U.S. EMBASSY BOMB. PROTEST AGAINST CAPITAL SEN TENCE ON COMMUNISTS.
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. BRITISH COOPERATION FOR PEACE IN THE FAR EAST.
UTTERING FORGED NOTES. CHARGE PREFERRED BY THE BANQUE DE L'INDO OHINE.
JAPANESE BUSİNESS MISSION TO GREAT BRITAIN. SPEECH BY SIR CHARLES ELIOT. Mr. G. G. N. Tinson (of Messrs. John The members of the Japanese Business LONDON, October 20th.
son, Stokes and Master) on instructions Asked to give an assurance of British by the Hongkong branch of the Banque Mission, which, headed by Dr. Dan, is WASHINGTON, October 20th-
Lospos, October glat.
Co-operation with the United States at A number of American representatives the Washington Conference in favour of 'Indo Chine, yesterday prosecuted shortly to leave for Great Britain on a
Ling
Kan for uttering, on October 15th tour of inspection of commercial-condi In preparation for the threatened gen- in Britain and France, including the stabilising conditions in the Far East, at Baiwanho, nine forged one piastro eral Railway strike, the Government Ambassador in London have received the Premier announced that the British rates on the Banque de LIndo-Chinations with a view to a further...dovälop.”
threatening letters in connection with Empire delegation would certainly do
15th, The defendant was also charged were entertained at luncheon recently at announces the completion of plans for Zacco and Vangatti. Communists 60 Breat its utmost to a word out my and 17 similar forged notes on October ment of trade between the two countries revolution Powera concerned in order to secure, fair with having the notes in his possession the Yokohama United Club. by British the movement of food, fuel and other paraded the streets, sang,
ary song and broke the windows of the play for all nations and peace in the without lawful authority or excuse. American Consulate. Zacco and Van-
Far East. He declared that it was not
The defendant said he admitted try business men of Yokohama and Tokyo. primary commodities.
WASHINGTON, October 21st retti, are Italian Reds who have been proposed to make a statement in the ing to change the notes on the 18th but Owing to indisposition, Dr. Dan, leader
land, Mr. de Valera has telegraphed to. Hoover has announced that the convicted of the murder. of a paymastor Housa, concerning this before the depar- denied that he was the man who changed of the Mission, was unable to be present,
the Pope hoping that the "ambiguities" of the King's reply will not mislead him into believing that the people of Ireland own-allegiance to a 'British King..
He declares that the independence of Ireland was formally proclaimed by re- gularly elected representatives of the people, and ratified by subsequent ple-
bisciten.
He adds that the troubles arose through the rulers of Great Britain seeking to impose their will on Igeland by bruts force and to rob the Irish of their liberty. He expressos a desire for peace and friendship with Britain, but concludes that no consideration will ever induce the Irish to abandon the constaney which, through persecution and martyrdom, has proved the reality of the people's attachment to the faith of their fathers
and to their national freedom.
THE PORTUGUESE TROUBLE.
ASSASSINATION OF THE
RX-PREMIER
MADRID, October 20th.
It is reported from Lisbon that ex- Ministers Granjo, Machado Dosautos, Carlos Maia, and Carlos Treytas Silva have been assassinated by the revolu- tionaries and that Cunha Leal has been wounded. The foregoing lacks confirma tion direct from Lisbon, but it is a censored telegram.
Beuter's correspondent in Lisbon wir ing on the 19th, states that guns were fred in the morning and, wero replied to from the sea. Traffic is stopped.
LATER.
The British Foreign Office has received confirmation of the assassination of the Portuguese ex-Premier, Granjo.
LISBON, October "20th. A revolution which has been threaten. ing for two months broke out yesterday when warships in the harbour gava a
Department of Commerce is prepared to co-ordinate efforts of states and munici- palities to continue the transport of pri- mary commoditite in the event of a Atrike.
Motor trucks and water trans. port will be used as well as railroads Large industries are mobilising supplies to avoid a shortage:
RUSSIA'S FOREIGN TRADE, REMOVING IT FROM SOVIET MANAGEMENT.
Lownow, October gist.. The British agent at Moscow reports that a company has been formed at Moscow to do business with foreign coun- tries on behalf of the Soviet on a com The founders were mission basis, formerly leading merchants in Moscow. The formation of the company is the first step towards removing the foreign trade of Russia from the direct management of the Soviet Government. LORD BURNHAM AND INTERNATIONAL LABOUR.
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LONDON, October 21st. "The governing body of the Interna
Geneva has tional Labour Office at unanimously to agreed elect Lord Burn- am president of the International
Labour Conference.
THE SILESIAN AWARD.
GERMANO-POLISH CONVENTION TO BE NEGOTIATED.
LONDON, October 21st. In notifying Germany and Poland of the new Lipper Silesian frontiers, the
DenisrencoTM-of some the st that the decision-nocomarily leaves con- aiderable majorities on both sides of the boundary and tends to disconnect import, aat interests, and requests the immediate` appointment of plénipotentiaries to negò- tiate a Germany-Polish Convention.
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In the meantime the Conference threatens that, in the event of either
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attempted robbery." Italian ture of the delegation." radicals in America are collecting a nation-wide fand for their defence.
扑 PREMIER TO SAIL ON
"AQUITANIA."
The Premier has definitely decided to sail by the Aquitania, ['
JAPAN'S NAVAL PROGRAMME TO
BE REDUCED.
the notes on the 16th.
but was represented by, his son.
Mr. Tinsor mentioned that a life sentence was the penalty for the prin-
His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir cipal charge. The evidence would show that at 11 a.. an October 13th the de- Charles Eliot, K.C.M.G. CB., the fendant visited the shop of a moucy British Ambassador, presided and gave
proprietor was out but the assistant changer in Taihang Street, Saiwanbo; the toast Success to the Japanese Busi accepted nine one-piastre notes, which nee Mission Abroad." He confessed to SAN FRANCISCO, October 20th.
the defendant desired to change. When come trepidation in speaking to the Interviewed prior to his departure for the master of the shop saw them later toast, for he had not a"practical ao- Washington, Admiral Baron Kato, bead he decided that they were bad. The of the Japanese delegation to the Wash next day the defendant again visited quaintance with business and was only ingten Conference denied that Japan in the shop and proffered 17 similar notes brought into touch with such questions speeding up completion of warships; on which he wanted to change into local through the ordinary channels of diplo
The servant and his master the contrary, she is far behind in her currency.
Japan programme. financially unable to spend large sums change them. The defendant, straight-
is both said they were bad and refused to macy. But all commercial transactions.
construction
THE DUTCH DELEGATION.
THE HAGUE, October 20th. The delegates to the Washington Cos ference will be Dr. van Karnebeck, the Foreign aficial; and Moreson Foreign Office M. Moresco, Vice-President of the Council of the
Dutch Indies.
BARLIES CABLES. PARIS, October 20th. The explosion of a bomb at the Ameri dan Embassy last evening is attributed to -Communists. The police at Brussels yesterday dispersed a demonstration of Communists, who were boating the American Legation as a protest against the condemnation to death in the United States of two Italian comrades, Zacco and Vanzetti.
Investigation at Paris revealed that the Ambassador, Mr. Herrick, had been flooded with letters calling upon him to interceda on behalf of the condemned.. on naval armaments. He hoped the Conway, took the notes to a money changer's involved at least two parties, and it was The parcel marked "parfumes," sent ference would decide upon a plan pro- on the opposite corner of the side street necessary for the two parties engaged in by registered post addressed to. Mr. Viding for a measure of retrenchment on which the first money changer's shop, commercial affairs to understand one an- Horrick, was delivered by the first post, that was really worth while, but, what abutted. They saw him offer the notes but the valet did not open it until the result of the Conference, again bat, this time, the money changer other and see as much of each other as Ambassador's return from a ceremony in Japan's building programme must be not only refused to change the notes but possible. ("Hear, hear")" Geographi- cut. Not only would Japan reduce her he retained them and sent for a con- honour of General Pershing in the after- naval appropriation next year, but in stable who took the defendant in charge. eally, Great Britain and Japan were far noon Cutting the string released the December would put three cruisers and The frat money changer then joined the separated, and it was only by a consider spring, and the valet, who had been a bomber in the trenches, recognising the sootillar of destroyers out of commis-party, bringing with him the forged able effort of travel that the two peoples notes his amistant had accepted the day could get to know and understand each bomb, threw the parcel into the bath-
before; these he gave to Inspector other. The most recent and most success. Lannigan. room, where it exploded. The Ambas
ful of such missions was the visit paid. Mr. Piguet accountant to the Banque to Great Britain. by his Imperial High- sader, who was talking in the adjacent
de LIndo Chine in Hongkong, put in corridor, rushed in, had the valet's in-
ness the Crown Prince of Japanese- juries tended, and summoned the police.
a genuine note for one piastre, issued (Applause) who by his natural courtesy The papers state that the Communista
at Saigon, also one issued at Hai- and affability, his animation and the in Paris have been recently reinforced
phong- He said they were similar | by numerous Italians with explosives.
except for the place anme. The nine interest he took in everything he saw Experts are of opinion that the bomb was
notes purporting to be one piastre notes, produced an impression not only on the forming the subject of the first charge Royal Family and Court, but on the of English manufacture.
some Saigon and some Haiphong notes people of England, which could never were forgeries. They were good for-have been accomplished by years of diplo geries except that they were not very macy. But this great. Mission of his Im sharply printed. They were likely to perial Highness must be supplemented by deceive the public and even 越 money many others, and he rejoiced to see that changer. The other batch of 17 were a beginning is being made in Commer
respect to the nine.
really the first mission of business men also forgeries; they were similar in every ciao. Missions. This, he underston,
Evidence was given by the money from Japan to visit the shores of Great changers on the llacs of Mr. Tinson's Britain. The originator of this "Mission opening statement, except that the first was Viscount Shibusawa, the most voner. money changer and his assistants varied able, though at the same time one of the their statements from those they, made most active, of Japanese business men. to the police, in one detail. Their evi; while its members comprised the most dence, now, did not bring the master of distinguished and the most representa- the shop on the scene until after the tive body to leave the country at one defendant had been arrested.
times Mission including leading repre- sentatives of banking, commerce, insur ance, shipping and all the importan manufactures: Ho understood also tha most if not all are masters of the Enz..... in their number a champion tennis play. Captain F. Mooney, master of the .a. er and golfer. (Laughter.) They would Wangrang was charged at the Marine all readily agree that there were many Court, yesterday, by the Port Health points on which an exchange of views Officer (Dr. F. T. Keyt) with having hetween the members of the Mission and neglected to take his vessel to the quaran- the business men of Great Britain will tire ancherage and also with having, be of great advantage. ("Hear, bear.") allowed passengers to land without The people in England did not under- undergoing the customary medical ex-stand very much the conditions amination.
moders Japan-and by modern Japan he
PARIS, October 20th.
The Malin's correspondent at Brest slates that, following a meeting of pro- test against the death-sentence on wo Italian revolutionaries in the United States, a thousand trade unionists marched through the streets chanting the Soviet hymn and smashed the windows of the American Consulate.
A Communist demonstration against the American Embassy is advertised for The police are taking ela to-morrow. borate precautions.
WOMEN'S CONGRESS DEMANDS RE-TRIAL.
GENEVA, October 20th. The International Congress of Work ing Women has telegraphed to the Governor of Massachusetts demanding the re-trial of Zacco sad Vanzetti in the name of justice.
AMERICAN CUTTON CHUR
** DRASITO RESTRICTION FORE SHADOWRD NEXT YEAR.
THE MONEY MARKET.
EXCHANGES STEADIER..
LONDON, October 20th.
The money market is nervous and particularly in regard foreign exchanges, pazitie invements of to marks, which served to emphasise the abnormal international conditions of trade and finance. In this connection heavy liquidations from Holland are understood to reflect financial dificulties in Amsterdam and elsewhere.
British Funds escaped the effects of the surrounding depression. Chinese and |'Japanese markets, which had shown & downward tendency, are now more cheer- The iaduence of the Government ful proposals to assist trade showed itself, selling pressure subsiding. The ex- changes, after the feverish gambling in German makes a due more to slacken- ing of selling pressure than to buying.
The rate for day money is 24 per cent,, and funds are very plentiful, owing, it is believed, to Reparations money, esti- mated at £35,000,000, being employed in the shortest form of credit, pending a settlement of the Allies' differences over the method of distribution.
LONDON, October 20th." Cotton News, the official organ of the American Cotton Association, states that a campaign is being conducted in the Southern States of Americs is favour of co-operation between farmers, merchants, and bankers to restrict the cotton ero FOUR BATTLESHIPS TO BE BUILT. in 1999 even more than has been done in 1821. Various cotton-growing assoÇÍZ-
signal which was replied to by revolm. Party obstructing the loyal execution of tions have passed a resolution in favour
tionaries in
Lisbon, commanded by Colonel Coelhoe, who occupied, without resistance, strategic points in the city. The resignation of the Granjo Cabinet was... accepted by President Almeida. Graajo was arrested and was shot in the arsenal. A new Cabinet under Coelhoe has been constituted. All is quiet in Lisbon.
£25,000,000 NOT GOVERNMENT'S SOLE CONTRIBUTION.
LONDON, October 2lzt.
the terms, it will take any measures accessary to ensure the complete carrying out of the decision,
The award provides for the Germar- Polish Agreement laying down measures resolved by the Allies for a fifteen years' period during which the coonomic rights of both parties will be safeguarded. A
mines commission of two Poles and two
of restricting the cotton acreage to one other two-thirds under crops of food. Farmers are told to base the cotton other of the land planted, putting the acreage on present mill-takings, not on optimistic statements of, a great revival io-business.
BRITISH NAVY:
LONDON, October 20th, In the House of Commons the Premier announced that orders had been placed for foar, capital sig
MALAYAN SOUVENIR FOR FRENCH MARSHALS,
PARIS, October 20th, The President of the Franco-Dutch U.S. FREIGHT REDUCTIONS. Association in the Dutch Indies has per- sonally presented each of the three French Marahala Foch, Joffre, and Petain, with a valuable ancient Malayan kriss. The Dutch Minister and the President of the Franco-Dutch Association in Paris at tended the presentation-liavos
REVISED STATEMENT.
NEW YORK, October 20th In reference to the freight reductions Germans, with a neutral president, will cabled yesterday, the figures should be: 30 to 35 per cent. oils, meats and canned EXPORT CREDITS SCHEME. be appointed to assist and will eventually goods. Grain is not included.
The previous sabled stated: The Con replace the Allied Plebiscite Commission.tinental Conference of Shipping Board OUTLINE OF THE NEW FRONTIER. representatives and shipping companies has, antiounced a reduction of freights to LONDON, October 20th."
Continental Europe, of 15 to 20 per cent. It is officially announced-by the League on metals and to 3 to 5 per cent, on oils, of Nations that the Polo-German fron-grains, meats, and canned goods.] tior in Upper Silesiz follown-the-Oder- millions is not the sole contribution of from its point of entry into Upper the Government towards the export Silesia as far as Niebotsohau, where it taras north-east and passes between "credits" scheme, but may be regarded, Rosberg, which falls to Germany, and Thus Birkenhain, which goes to Poland, and only as an insurance premium.
thence north-west. North of Lissau the frontier coincides with the old German frontier until the latter joins the post war Polo-German boundaries:
It is now pointed out that twenty-five
the estimated capital releasable may resol a total-of-Ave hundred millions Immense trade is. anticipated in the to the Crown encouragement given Colonies. EFFECT ON FAR EASTERN TRADE.
LONDON, October gist.
MEXICAN EAGLE CO. IMMUNITY FROM STATE INTER- FERENCE
MEXICO CITY, October 20th The Mexican Supreme Court has grant- ed an injunction restraining officials of the State of Vera Crus from interfering with the operations of the Mexican Eagle Oil Company.
ALLIED OCCUPATION OF
GERMANY. COMMITTEE ON REDUCTION OF EXPENDITURE.
The defendant was committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions.
FI
BREACH OF QUARANTINE
Dr. Keyt stated that he boarded the meant the country as developed during
Wingeang at about 9.30, on Thursday the last few years, and some of them
morning, soon after the arrival of the know by sorry experience that some vessel from Saigon. In the absence of people in England consider Japan a very He Captain Mooney, who was ashore, the cheap country, in which to live. chief officer gave particulars of the hoped the Mission would enlighten the voyage, stating that the crew and pas-people in England on this subject. Saigon was de-(Laughter.) It would, be a great advan sengers were all well. clared: an infected port on August 20th tage to the business" men of Japan to and all ships coming from there should learn at first-hand the quality of goods comply with regulations. The Wing really wanted for sale in England, and sang, however, went straight to her buoy also see the quality of goods Great without showing a yellow fag and all her Britain is ably to apply Japan: They medical examination. passengers were allowed to land without would also have an opportunity to study
The Magistrate (Lieut. Conway Hake, R.NR.) decided that the case would be met with a fine of $25.
ALLEGED MAIL BAG FRAUD,
SHIPPING CLERK AGAIN. REMANDED.
at first-hand the development of labour. problems, which are already beginning to engage attention here, and would be able by careful attention to profit bx the ex- periences of the people in England. Mr. Crowe had already communicated to the members of the Mission the assurance of a hearty welcome by the Associated IRISH CONFERENCE.
Chambers of Commerce in England which was cabled to the Embassy by Lord UTMOST GOODWILL PREVAILS.
The Chinese mail clerk employed by Curzon, Secretary of State for Foreign LONDON, October 20th. the Indo-China Steam Navigation Com Affairs, and he felt he could assure the It is authoritatively stated that at pany, who was last week remanded on & Mission of a very hearty and friendly present there is no need to fear a break-charge of having obtained #10 odd by welcome from the various firms which down of the Irish negotiations The representing that he had taken delivery they will visit during their stay. He Irish delegates are impressed with the of 250 bags of mail from the 8.a. Tuck sincerely hoped Mr. Huge Horne, Mr.- sincerity of the Government's representa-sang instead of the actual 25, again Crowe's colleague, will be attached to the tives, and so far the utmost goodwill has appeared before Mr. Lindsell, yesterday.Mission, for he was ours the members prevailed.
"DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN
JOURNALIST M.P.
A ROMANTIC CAREER.
LONDON, October 20th. The death is announced of Mr. Ken- nedy Jones, M.P.
Mr. A. H. Crew, who prosecuted for the would find his assistance most valuable. Company, asked for a further week's there was anything which the British remaad, explaining that investigations Embassy could do to facilitate the since the last beating had revealed 59 success of their journey he hoped they more similar frauds ranging over the last would command them, for he and his three months. A remand was necessary, staff would be happy to do all in their anid Mr. Crew, as there was a possibility power to assist. (Applause.)
of more frauds being discovered. Besides, certain documents of importance to the prosecutionere in the possession of Mr. Dovey who was at present absent from THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Dovey was expected
OF PIANO MUSIO. the Colony. back a couple of days hence.
A remand was given until Thursday "Flentnort. ́ ́
LOUCHEUR-RATHENAU AGREEMENT..
PARIB, October 21st. The Reparations Commission has inti In an interview, Sir A. Stockton, premated ita concurrence with the genera! principles of the Loucheur-Bathenau aident of the, Manchester Chamber of Agreement, but considers that it dero- Commerce, said he doubted whether the gates from the Versailles Treaty, especi aily Article 27. It therefore refers the extended export credits scheme would be derogations to the respective govera tricts has held its first sitting in Paris. g eaten nothing all day, he walked recent cable announced that important occasion will be na follows:--
much used by exporters of cotton to Farments.
Eastern markotu. He declared, that, ovided there was reasonable confidence
on both sides,, existing financial facili
Lies
were
EARLIER CABLES.
ميلف
Mr. Kennedy Jones was born in 1805 and in his early years was engaged on
Mr. Harry Ore, well-known locally sa B Birmingham journal. At 27 years of age be migrated to London and had a
a pianist-composer, is announced to give hard struggle. In his book
at the City Hall a series of eight recitals Street and Downing Street he relates
depicting the historical development of FARIS, October 20th.
CANADIAN LOAT TO CHINA.
piano music. The first recital will bo on Monday and the programme for the The Timer Peking: correspondent in a A Committee of Inquiry into the reduc how he hired a bedroom in Carsitor tion of the Allies civil and military Street, off Chancery Lane, for half-a- expenditures in German occupied disguinen a week, and one night, after hav France, Britain, Japan, the United into a sausage shop, had a good meal, issues had been raised owing to a loan OLD MASTERS BEFORE BEETHOVEN.
agreement recently signed 1.-Cavotte Variée ... Rameau (1883-1764). and then told the proprietor he could under an
J(a). Pastorale D. Scarlatti States, Italy, and Belgium are represent not pay. He had carefully prepared whereby a Canadian banking syndicate
1 (6). Cappriccio) -(1650-1725). od-Havas
arguments with which to meet the man's lends China 3,000,000 gold dollars for one 2
((a). Fuque D-major indignation, but received the one reply FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
cent, secured by salt strpluses. It is 3.-(6). Andeate and Presto. 8. Bach hond not anticipated. Well, year at an effective rate of twenty per s'pose that will be all right." Kennedy pointed out that an international consor
from Italian-Concerto-l Jones caught his breath and undertook tium including Britain has largely 4-Menuet of the Oron ample. The difficulties FRANCE'S HUMANITARIAN POLICY.
to return on Friday. Two years later aimed at preventing such loans. Britain's PARIE, October 20th.
The Evening in attending trading in big Eastern
he acquired an interest News twenty years almost to the day American, French and Japan associates markete was largely due to inflated Speaking yesterday at the opening of
he sold his interests in Fleet Street for will naturally take the view if the loan 5-Cavotte E-major the autumnal session of the French Cham-
In 1916 he was goes through that the British Govern vatars and the subsequent slump.
ber, M. Briand stated that Franco, in
Gluck (1714-1797). In the House of Commons, Sir Robert a handsome fortune.
(aupaid) hand bat a totally different policy with 6-Cavotte A-major
(Arranged by Brahms) zhnormal position was gradually right-her offorts to help famished Russia, sets Horne denied the suggestion that Mr. elected MP. for Harasoy; he was meat subscribes one policy with its right (Arränged by H. Ore.) ing itself and there were distinct on a purely humanitarian and unselfish McKenna (formerly Chancellor of the appointed. Director-General
ground.
Exchequer) is negotiating with the Food Economy Dept., 1917; Chairman its left. The question asked is whether
(a). Témázóan-variasioni. signs of normal actvities. Tradován M. Briand's speech, in which he set United States on the subject of the of the Select Committee on Transport the consortium will be binding on 7.-Sonata A-major ...Mozart (1768-1791).
(8). Menuetto. '; forth the results so far of the Cabinet's British debt, The Government is unaware (Metropolitan Area), 1919; Chairman of Britain if banks in & British Dominion
(c). Rondo alla Turcs. policy, elicited the warmest applause of the nature of Mr. McKenna's busi: the Advisory Committee to the Ministry can ignore the obligations of the British
of Transport (London traffic), 1919.1 Havas.
koso centres restored.
The
-gradually-
MR. MOKENNA'S VISIT TO THE U.S.
NO CONNECTION WITH ALLIED DEBT. LONDON, October 20th,
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J. Haydn (1732-1805),
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