THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1927,
RUSSIA THREATENS THE PRAYER BOOK. AFRICA'S LONGEST MEXICO'S FINANCES.
CHINA..
MASS MEETINGS PROTEST AGAINST EXECUTION
OF CITIZENS.
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'SAVAGE ACTS CANNOT REMAIN UNPUNISHED."
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, Dec. 3rd.
Mass meetings of protest against the execution of Soviet citizenr in Canton have been held in Moscow, Leningrad and Siberian cities; and the Russian Far Eastern Shipping
WHAT BISHOPS THINK OF THE M.P.'S DECISION.
THE NEXT STEP-
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Ruany, December 23rd. The Diocesan bishops of England, after two days' consideration of the position brought about by the re
BRIDGE.
TO BE BUILT BY AN ENGLISH FIRM.
COMPLETING EASTERN NIGERIAN RAILWAY.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Kuany, Dec. Zard.
The bridge to be built over the
MEMORANDUM TO BE DRAWN UP.
"TRYING TO MEET DEBT
PAYMENTS.
ظلمت
[BRITISH WIXESS SERVICE)
The
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 93rd. Treasury Department about to send two representatives' to New York to submit a memoran-
ITALY'S GOLD STANDARD.
THE TIMES "
COMMENT.
PROBABLE EFFECT OF THE
MCHANGE.;
[BRITISH VIRELESS SERVICE}
Reony, December 23rd. The announcement that Italy as from yesterday returned to the gold
SOUDANESE PROS- PERITY.
PRESENT SUCCESS AND FUTURE HOPES.
REPORT OF THE ADMINIS TRATION,
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]).
ReGay, December 22nd.
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CHRISTMAS CON CERT FOR THE SERVICES.
A JOLLY EVENING AT THE CITY HALL
POPULAR PROGRAMME.
The spirit of Christmas prevailed. at the Christmas Concert given under auspices of the "Cheer 0"
jection of the Prayer Book position Benue" River, to complete the East dum on Mexico's francial condi- standard is the subject of favour.ihinistration of the Boudan,pub night.
Such
in the House of Commons, on-
ern Nigerian Railway connecting! nounce that the measure will be Port Harcourt with Bauchi tinfields, reintroduced into the Church As will be the longest in Africa. The sembly as soon as possible.
new enterprise, which will stimiu- changes only will be made as may late the already rapid development
make clearer and more explicit its£1,000,000 and the contract, which provisions and limitions.
has been placed with an English
|tion to the International Bankers
Committee.
The annual report on the ad.CA, as the City Hall last The Theatre Royal was that the Packed with the lads in khaki and shed to-day, states able comment here.
Signor Mussolini, in the Council completion of the Seanaz dam, blue, and the progamme, which was Arranged by Mrs. P. Younghusband, WHA officially opened in
an indefatigable worker of the The officials will not explain the of Ministers at which the decision which
was taked, said the step would have January last year, marked a new Entertainment Committee of the that Mexico will try to meet her purport of the mission except to say
a profound effect on the developers in the development of the Y.1.0.A. for the Services, was im- mensely appreciated. This was "do- "Thanks to favourable conditions monstrated by the hearty applause pite the present financial string-
tion of world economy. This view and goodwill and good work on the which was accorded to every item. The decision is announced in &m, ie for a bridge of thirteen quarters to mean that Mexico wil: is endorsed by the Times which, part of all concerned the first executions, concluding to the effect belief that the recent adverse vote spans and 2,584 feet, between abutask for the postponement of the in its editorial notes, says the an-year's results from the cultivation tainment was the soutenir pr...
Agency announces the cancellation tend to remove misapprehensions, of Northern Nigeria, will cost about debt payments as they mature des- ment of the national economy and development of the Soudan,
of its steamship services in all
Chinese ports,
...1
M. Chicherin has issued a long statement protesting against the
that the Soviets reserve the right
state
statement
which
expresses the
of the Commons was influenced by to undertake what measures may be certain unavoidable misunderstand- deemed necessary, in view of the kings as to the character of the pro- South China posals and cannot be accepted as bloody crimes in against Russia: these savage acts final. cannot remain, unpunished."
SHANGHAI'S TRAM SERVICE.
The meetings of the bishops have been adjourned till January 11th and considered proposals will be de ferred until the February meetings of the Convocation and Church
(rünovan" BELTER'S AGENCY.}
GRADUALLY BEING RESUMED, Assembly.
(THROUGH BLUTEE'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Dec. 3rd. The tram service is gradually being resumed. Twenty-six tram- cars are running to-day chiefly in the western district,
LONDON, December 22nd: The Archbishops of Canterbury and York after two days consuita. tion with the Bishops at Lambeth
Palace, issued a statement that it was impossible within a few days of the vote in the Commons to take a just measure of its significance.
The Bishops," the statement CHIANG KAI SHEK.
added, "have therefore adjourned until January 11th, to have further LE-ASSUMING HIS OLD POST time for thought and prayer. We
·
(THEOCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
A
SHANGHAI, Dec. 93rd.
It is reported that Chiang Kai Shek re-asaumes the Generalissi mate on January ist; after which it is expected that he will appoint Ho Ying Ching Defence Commis sioner of Shanghai and Woosung in succession to Pei Chung Hsi.
HANKOW'S REDS. RUSSIAN WOMEN RELEASED.
{THROUGH RESTER'S AGENCY.] ·
hope to submit considered proposals to the Church Assembly and Con vocations in February, but some word of counsel and re-assurance most immediately be spoken,
We believe that the recent de- cision of the Commons' was in- fluenced by avoidable misunder. standings in regard to the character of the proposals. We cannot. therefore, take the responsibility of accepting the vote as final.
The House of Bishops has ac cordingly resolved to re-introduce the measure to the Church Assembly aз soon as possible with only such changes as may tend to remove mis apprehensions and make clearer and more explicit its intentions and
limitations.
ments.
"LINDY'S" MOTHER.
ARRIVES FOR CHRISTMAS.
(BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.]
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3rd. Mrs. Lindbergh has arrived, ac companied by her son who flew to
meet her.
[A recent telegram stated that Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh, mother of Colonel Lindbergh, the famous
young aviator, intended to make a
fight from Detroit to Mexico City
tinguished son.} to spend Christmas with her dis
MARCONI ANNUAL MEETING.
BARON INVERFORTH'S
PROPHECIES.
COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE
SERVICES.
(TEROCOH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, December 2nd. The early installation of a con- mercial telephone service to ali countries served by the beam system was foreshadowed by Baros Inver forth, at the Annual Meeting of the Marconi Company, which adapted the Directors' report on the effects of reconstruction, and which made the recommendation of a dividend of sixpence a share.
Baron Inverforth drew attention to the Company's progress.
He
would contribute to the reconstruc-
ency. This is interpreted in some
reduction of payments.
IEMORIES OF 1914.
DAMAGES FOR RUSSIA.
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
{ÉKUTER'S „AMERICAN SERVICE]
NEW YORK, December 22nd.. The explosion of the "Black Tom" ammunition dump in New York barbour in 1014 was recalled to-day when a cheque for $98,104 was paid in settlement of a suit for damages.
Russia against the Lehigh Valley by the Karensky Government of
Railroad Company for loss of the ammunition.
The cheque is payable to "Serge Ughet," whom the Statement De- partment recognised as plaintiff's representative in the
United States.
The Soviet Government's motion for the appointment of a receiver to take over this fund was negativ ed a month ago.
THE TRANS-ATLANTIC
AGA TELEPHONE.
19 £s A MINUTE TOO MUCH! LOWER RATES AT CERTAIN
HOURS.
[BRITISH WIELZES SERVICE]
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nouncement comes as a pleasant of cotton on a large scale were surprise that will be welcomed not highly satisfactory, and the benefits merely by Italians but by all who predicted have been fully realised appreciate the importance of sound Labour has presented no difficulty currency to the prosperity of the and the general well-being of the world. The re-establishment of the nativea in the thickly populated lira on a gold basis is an event Gezira area is manifested. Cul- which marks another milestone on tivation and production have been the long and difficult road, of quickered by science to the vast advantage of the natives, but there European reconstruction,'
has been no upheaval of the social [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.").
Will France Follow Suit? system.
"
ROME, December 22nd. The new rates for the lira to the pound sterling are 92.18, to the dollar 19, to the gold lira 3.68,
Mussolini's Defence Of The Liza.
ROME, Later.
A pleasing feature of the enter
gramms provided, bearing on the front cover a picture of "Hong Kong by Night," with the Peak illuminated in the background, and wishes for a
"Merry Christmas and Good Luck in the New Year.".
The
through
programme
excellently
throughly enjoyed.
was carried and was
One of the most pleasing features occurred when the Christmas Tree was brought in at the close of the
programme.
The tree was taste-
fully illuminated with varied colour lights by the Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd.
In a country where, the people have had to rely for their austen ance on a capricious rainfall, a guarantee of freedom from the menace of famine is the richest of
To this the Spirit of Christmas blessings. Filty thousand acres of
was most charmingly danced by with Signor Mussolini, explaining to irrigated land were sown
the Misses Violet Capell, Phyllis the Cabinet the reasons for the grain, and the harvest made, a
doubly welcome addition to the Capell, Helen Ho and Rachel Wong. The ushal lucky number prizes return of the gold standard, food supply in lean years"
The direct and indirect financial
were distributed by Mrs. Young- called his speech on August 96th
husband, and thanks accorded. when he proclaimed his determina- results of "the cultivation season covered by the report were tion to defend the tire to the utter." thoroughly satisfactory." There was
Prior to the distribution of most and to brush mercilessly aside a small actual surplus on the year's prizes, there was
a huge cracker. all opposing this work of salvation, working, but the indirect results pulled by the dancers mentioned, were even more important, and the His defence of the lira had been report pointed out that acceant and the additional prizes from completely victorious. All depre- must be taken of additional revenue this were also presented. ciatory speculative efforts had failearned by the Government from ex- tra railway traffic, export and im- cd. A further improvement was
port duties, and the traders tax possible but not desirable because on syndicates profite. The addi- it would lead to periodical slumps tional net revenue accrued in this way probably amounted to at least. reacting prejudicially
the 150,000 Egyptian pounds.
State and taxpayers..
On
He added
that the present rate of the lica was remarkable because it corres ponded with the world price of gold.
(BLUTER'S "AMERICAN RERVICE] Italian Issues Strong. New Yonk, December 22nd. Following the stabilisation of the lira the strength of Italian issues The entire Italian bond market. list including industrial, govern ment, and Municipal obligations, shot up nearly two points.
Before the prizes were given- away, Mr. P. S. Cassidy thanked all who had contributed to tho Entertainment and the success of the evening. -
It is added that the Gezira pro- Mr. Cassidy thanked the artistes, ject in 1996 was an important the H.K. Electric Company for actor in saving the Government illuminating the Christmas Tree, from what would have been a very The British American Tobacco Co. costly and difficult problem in re for cigarrettes, and the ladies lieving the famine which otherwise who bad distributed them and would have occurred.
the chocolates, Mesers. J. D. Hut- chinson & Co. for the chocolates, Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co., for the Novelty Cracker, Vice Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, and the Captain and Officers of H.M.S.
Future Übanges.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 23rd. A telegram from Harkow, dated the end instant, states that twelve Russian women were released yes terday evening. The released state that they did not suffer any ill adopted usages which it would sults of the South Africa and service Lord Wolmer, Assistant was ar ontstanding feature of the 100,000 feddans. As regards the band from this ship, the Hong.. treatment from the authorities. FRENCH BUDGET: THROUGH SENATE.
A BIG MAJORITY. (THROFOË REUTER'S MOREċy.] -
PARIS, December 23rd. By 273 votes to 17 the Senate passed the Budget in the form showing estimated receipts of 42,487 million franes, with excess receipts over expenditure of Frs. 190,000,000. [The Budget was hurried through the Chamber of Deputies on De- cember 12th by 408 votes to 123.] »
PROTECTION FOR OIL." FRENCH GOVERNMENT'S MEASURE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, December 23rd. The Government measure issued revising the tariff on oils provides protection to the extent of Frs. 30.98 per metric quintal of crude oil for French producers and Frs. 18.80 per 100 kilogrammes medium crude oil for refiners....
SAMOAN ENQUIRY.
A DEPORTATION SEQUEL. [REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE"]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23rd.
O. F. Naleou, E. W, Girr, A. G. Smyth, whose names were men- tioned prominently in connection with the recent enquiry into the conditions in Bamoa, have been deported from West Bamoa for 5, 6 and 2 years, respectively.
THE INDUSTRIAL PEACE CONFERENCE
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
We ask that until the deposited Book has been fully authorised by the Church no one will avail himself of its provisions in making changes in the accustomed order of services. We ask that any clergy who have forbid, should discontinue them for the sake of peace and unity in the Church." MISHAP TO ""RED ROSE.' BROKEN PISTON CAUSES
FORCED LANDING.
FLIERS UNINJURED,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].
RANGOON, December 22nd... "The aeroplane Red Rose made a forced landing near Monkey Point with a broken piston. The fliers are uninjured and the machine was not damaged. It is expected that the repairs will take 2 or 3 days.
FATAL FIRE NEAR CRACOW.
OLD MASTERS AND RELICS BURNED.
NINE RESCUERS DEAD.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
WARSAW, Dec, 2nd. Nine persons
were burned to death and. fifteen seriously injured -the former including Freyer, one of the most prominent Polish athletes while doing rescue work- as the result of a great fire at Ozikow Castle, near Cracow, in which valuable collection of old masters and relics of Polish and Austrian history was destroyed.
LONDON "DAILY TELE- GRAPH."
SOLD TO THE BERRY BROTHERS.
(TEZODOR AXUTER'S AGENCY.],
LONDON, December 22nd. The proprietors of the Daily Telegraph of whom Lord Burnham is the principal, have arranged to dispose the paper and its subsidiary interests to Bir William Berry, Mr. Gomer Berry and Bir Edward Iliffe, who are acquiring it for joint personal ownership.
said that up to the present the re: Indian. Companies gave reason for optimism. As regards the con- troversy of cable and wireless, he said that nothing must be done to deprive the trading interests of the Empire of the advantages of the beam,
...
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SALE OF LORD CURZON'S PICTURES.
ROMNEY FETCHES 12,000 GUINEAS.
(BRITISH WIRELESS AKRVICE.]
RUGBY, December 22nd. Eleven pictures from the collec tion of the late Marquis Curzon, former Foreign Secretary, were sold at Christie's sales rooms and realised 220 guinea. They in- cluded Romney's portrait of Lady Milner, which was knocked down for 12,000 guineas..
FRENCH FLIERS DETAINED. LOCAL FORMALITIES.
(THROUGH BLUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, December 22nd. The Air Department states that Colonel Antoinat and his .com- panions on board the aeroplane Georges Guynemer are detained at Adalia by local formalities.
French Ambassador Turkey is giving them all the help. in his power.
The
ALTITUDE RECORD. CLAIM BY ITALIAN AIRMAN. [THEOUGH. REUTER'S 'AGENCY.}
to
TURIN, December 22nd. The Italian airman Donati reach- ed the height of 38,602 ft. This is claimed to be the world's record. ROYAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. KING AND QUEEN LEAVE FOR SANDRINGHAM, [BRITISH WIELLESS SERVICE. Į
Brosy, December 22nd. Replying to a question in the House of Commons regarding the trans-atlantic wireless telephone Postmaster-General, said that the revenue of the service covered working costs but not yet deprecia- tion and amortisation. Aaked whe ther a reduction of the present rate of five pounds per minute would not result in "more" traffic, Lord Wolmer replied that traffic was steadily growing and the Post master-General at present, advised was not prepared to reduce the He hoped that as business men more and more realised the great advantages which wore to be obtained from using the service they would realise how extremely cheap it was. Answering a further question as to whether the Post master-General would consider a reduction of the rate at certain hours of the day, Lord Wolmer said the Postmaster-General, had this and other stiggestions before him. These matters raised not only in this country but also in America questions of agreement between the two countries. As soon as he was
rata
As regards the future many changes are in sight. For the cur
has been increased from 80,000 to
Hawkine for the attendance of the ent season the ares under cotton
more distant future the Govern Kong Philharmonic Society for the ment has concluded an agreement use, of the scenery, the Chinese with a syndicate to extend the eco-gentlemen, who voluntarily sent a cession area from 300,000 to $65,000 very substantial donation to the feddans and ultimately to increase evening'e entertainment, the City: Government share to 40 per cent. Hall Committee for the use of the Hall, and, especially, Mrs. P. Younghusband.
WASHINGTON, December 23rd. In view of the close relationship of the lira and the frang Mr. Mellon and the Federal Reserve Board believe that Italy's adoption M.C.C. IN SOUTH AFRICA. of the gold standard will probably be the forerunner of similar action by France
Mr. Mellon is of opinion that Italy's action will not require a substantial exportation of gold from the United States and will not appreciably affect business since banking circles have been aware of the negotiations for some time.
Meanwhile the Vice Governor of the Federal Reserve Board calls at tention to the fact that Spain las sufficient stocks of goid to adopt a gold basis at any time.
so advised he would vary the rates FRANCE'S ECONOMIC as he thought it.
THES.4" DISASTER.
SYMPATHY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, December 22nd,
SITUATION.
THE STABILISATION OF THE FRANC:
[THEOUGH_REUTER'E AGENCY.]
HOLMES' CENTURY. TURY.
ANOTHER DRAWN MATCH.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BENONI, December 2nd..
A two-days match here was drawn.
The South African eleven scored 86. Hammond took 6 wickets for
32.
The M.C.C. replied with 323, of which Holmes made 123 and Ham- mond 61.
La their second innings the South African team scored 305 for nine wickets. Trotter scored 76.
MR. A. J. COOK.
"IN THE SOUP."
The Trades Union General Coun. cil is angry with Mr. Cook, the PARIS, Dec. 23rd.' Communist, secretary of the Miners' In the course of the Senate de- Federation.
It seems that Mr. Cook refuses to His Majesty has sent a message rated to the reassuring economia obey the rule of secrecy placed by
bate on the Budget, M. Poincars to President Coolidge I aum
favourable trade the council on its proceedings and deeply grieved by the sad disaster situation to the S. involving so great a balance, which would, he said, the other membera, have protested loss of life, and I desire to assure facilitate the definite stabilisation that it is impossible to make any the American people and more espe- of the franc. cially the bereaved family of my heartfelt sympathy in this national calamity." Tap
SQUASH RACKETS.
SANDERSON RETAINS
OHAMPIONSHIP.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
and
GREYHOUND SHARES DOWN.
POSSIBLE RESTRICTIVE
LEGISLATION.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, December 22nd.
The shares of greyhound race.
expression of opinion at these sport- ings without risk of its being re- peated either on the platform or in the Communist newspapers.
A letter, accordingly, has been sent by the General Council to the Miners' Federation protesting and naking for some explanation. This letter will be considered by the. Miners' Executive.
Ruday, December 23rd. Lord Londonderry; one of signatories of the invitation to the Trades Unica Congress to parti cipate in the proposed industrial
The new owners nasume control peace conference, said last night that he felt nothing but good could from January 9th, a date fixed, in come from the meeting. Parties view of Lord Burnham's departure would be able, in conference, to for India on the Statutory Com-
No" change in political be spent in the customary way of when he beat Surgeon Lieut-Comdr, tion might be considered by the service will be resumed at noon on" stato their difficulties and to find mission.
policy is involved by the transfer.. making it a Royal family party, some means of meeting them.
RUGBY, December 22nd. The King and Queen with their. little grand daughter, Princess Elizabeth, Jeff London to-day for Sandringham where Christmas will
RUGSY, December 22nd, Lieut. Sanderson retained the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines equash rackets championship to-day Mackenzie in the final.
Owing to the Christmas holidays, course companies slumped heavily the British Official Wireless Ber- on the Stock Exchange as a result vice will be discontinued on Decem-
of a statement made by the Home ber 24th, 28th, 25th and 27th. The Becretary that restriction legisla
Government.
Wednesday, December 28th..
It was announced that on Mon day night there will be a whist drive, social gathering and games for the Services at the City Hall at 7 p.m., and on Thursday night a dance at same place.
The votes of thanks were greeted with bearty applause.
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The ProgramINAD. The complete programma was us under:-
Part L Selections: The Band of "H.M.S.
Hawkins, Bandmaster, Mr. S A, Howse,
Soprano Song: (a) "Holy Night, Peaceful Night"; (b) Welsh Christmas Song"; Mrs. Richard Sanger."
Violin Obligato: Mr. John Braga,
At the Piano: Miss C. Braga. Piano Solo: Ballade in A_fat,” Chopin: Mr. A. W. Bowes- Smith,
Humorous Interlude: Mr. V. C.
Labrum,
Song: Lolis," Buzzi-Peccia; M
G. D'Aquino... Quartette: Mr. J. Baldwin, Mr. R. Baldwin, Mr. C. W. E. Bishop, Mr. H. J. Best Humorous Monologue: Mrs. Jenner Selections by "Winnie's Warblers.
Part II. Selection; The Band of H.MS.
Hawkins. Soprano Song: "Pierette," Eric
Coates, Mrs, al, Minney.
Introduction and Violin Solo:
Rondo Capricioso" Saint-Saens Mrs. H. Balean. Songs at the Piano: Mr. Robert
Sutherland.
Baritone Song: Up from Somer set, Sanderson: Surgeon-Lieut W. H. Bradfield, R.N
Old Folk Daet: Mrs. P. Younghus band and Surgeon-Lient, WH Bradfield, R.Ñ.
Humorous Songs and Stories: ME
W. Johnston A
The Spirit of Christmas: -- Mis
Violet Capell, Miss Phylli Capell, Miss Holen Ho, an Miss Rachel Wong Lucky Number Prizes.