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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
CHINESE BOLSHEVIKS!
EMISSARIES TO VISIT INDIA AND CHINA.
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Paris January 10. Representatives of Chinese workmen and soldiers residing in ia summoned a plenary assembly at Moscow with the help the Bolshevika and resolved to send revolutionary emissaries to India and China-Horus.
killed.
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IS LIEBKNECHT ALIVE!
London, January 11.
-FORMER GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG.
SIR FREDERICK LUGARD RESIGNING.
whole of Nigeria as Governor General)
TROUBLE IN ARGENTINE.
A MILITARY DICTATORSHIP.
of
London, January 11. A message from Buenos Aires says General Dellapisue has assumed millitary dictatorship against strikers who, unsuccessfully attempted to capture the Police Headquarters. There are clashes in all parts of the city, with numerous casualties.
The strike is spreading throughout Argentine. Sailors are patrolling the city. The Radicals have mobilised
ten thousand White Guards to aid the Government.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
FIRST QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
Paris before the end of the week.
Paris, January 10.
are.M. Clemenceau, M. Pichon, M. Klotz (Minister of Finance), M.
Telegraph.
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
MONDAY, JANUARY 12 In19.
DEFENCE CORPS.
ENGINEER COT, DINNER Garrison
There was
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"CHILDREN'S UPORTS
AF KOWLOON.
A SPLENDID‹ TRRAZ
Alajor General Ventris we hivos was frong No. 10 at Belchers or also to thank for his interest in No. 2 from Stonecutters. (E the Company, and his kind price No. 9). No, not No. I words of appreciation in's recent am sure-Laughter) when that Order. (Applause) beam stuck me I know I felt With regard to Colonel Young's myself extremely lacky if i plug part in our history, we have bsen i did not come hartling past he having been responsible for most closely associated with him, zy mntiqmail. That only shows i
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the prizes were distributed. Dr. At the conclusion of the events,
sports and it was met gratifying. Kowloon were present" at the Forsyth mid that practically all
that the committee, on such short
held in the Colony took place at One of the jollies! dinners ever the Hongkong Hotel on Saturday our training and discipline 3 eu night, when the members of the have nothing but words of ast recompense I Engineer Company at the Dafece praias, as during his sequre of give was to go round somet Corps gathered to celebrate" office we have worked bar and spend one of these delight the end of their special war-time moniously together without any periode of six hours. (laughter) There is an unconfirmed report that Herr Liebknecht has been activities. The dining hall was his Staff. (Applause.) In con- did not de so (laughter)—and friction either with him or seeing how the thing was done.
pavilion spectacle most appropriately decorated for
Folato Race (10-14-1. Ma the occasion, a
elading I should like to express am afraid for the rest of my contested events in the for happy very
2 Ruby Young | feature being
Fiolet Capell my sincere appreciation to all B Kahall ever regret the omis ↑ miniature directing station, complete with Officers, X. C. O's and Sappers (Laughter.) I am told that very keen and the arrangements-1.Nora File, Rosebud Young, grammą. The competitors were SEpping competition (10-12) three red lights (indicating for their loyal support and thank these periode were timed with de London, January 11.
that the port
were perfect, a coroumstance 3. Peggie Searl so vilish ingenuity so that those for reflecting the greatest credit on 128 closed them for their hard work The Colonial Office announces that Sir Frederick Lugard is
and a searchlight, while opposite ungrudgingly given and now so nate people referred to use the committee and the Hon. Thornhill 2 Susanne Weill, 3. Elst Race (under 14)-1. Iris resigning the Governorship of Nigeria.
satisfactorily finished. Members it would successfully mins the Sir Frederick Lugard was Governor of Hongkong from 1907 to there was a tide guage. A most
Secretary and Treasurer Rosebud Young 1912. From 1912 to 1913 he was Governor of Northern and South-realistic touch was introduced of the Engineer Company, I now hast time (Laughter). I do not Sach sports must have their ern Nigeria simultaneously, and since 1914 has administered the when the lights were turned down ask you to rise and drink to the wish to detain you any knger their humourons features and ingell, 2. Eileen Donald, 3. Dorothy Flat Race (68) Moirs Rus and the searchlight beam swung with the name of His Excellency we work that has been done by provision. & duck pond was in-
health of our guests, coupled because I could deal with the this respect there was across the room and orders appro- Mr. Clau-l Severn, the Officer Fe gentlemen here to-night for stalled on the grounds for the 14)-1. Nors Pila, 2. Romsbad
some Arenall say 2001 priate to the occasion given Administering the Government, very long time I can assure diversion of the children, and ton Young, 3 Jessie Walker.
Egg and spoon race (under out. The menu card, too, was happily designed, the varions Applause.)
you that those who know what was served at 3.30. The entries Flat Face (8-10)––Phyllis dishes being designated in lan-
The toast having been en- has been done fully appreciate both in the boys and girls' Capell Marjorie Hanson, 2. guage only to be understood by thusiastically honoured, H.E. the the great sacrifices you have
events were gratifyingly large. Joyce Heard,**** Engineers.
full Officer Administering the Gov. made, sometimes many nights a The always popular tug of war attendance of members, and a ernment replied. He said: month, in guarding this port. It
Relay Race, toome of four (10- really happy time was speat, the Captain Rassell, Your Excellency, is work which has been well out and poly keenly fought 14, Mary Hyde, Maggie Ram- oat and famished a close finish, sey. Hadys Ramsay and Phylla boing followed by Officers, N.C.O's and men of the done. It has been extremely which saw "eight boys defeat Goodal dinner spreches and met admirable Engineer Company, it is with useful work and the command-four stalwart men by two pulls to musical contributions. Those very great pleasure that I rise to ation published by Major General. There was some good pull present included II. E the Officer thank you on behalf of the visitors al Ventis was thoroughly de ing Administering the Government, here to-night for the very kind served. (Applause). Before I sit Han, Mr. Claad Severa, C.M.G. way in which you have received down therefore, I, on behalf of the played a capital series of select The Band of the 18th lulantry HE. the General Officer Com the toast of the visitors proposed visitors, can only show our appelons. manding, Major General Ventris, by Captain Russell (Applause) ciation of your hospitality to The following are the resulta notice, was able to make such A number of informal conversations have taken place, but there Col. Young, Col. Chapman, Majora sure that all who lo-night and the work, which you has been no oficial gathering among prominent members of the Morgan, Major Wakeman, Major are your guests to-nigh esteem it have done by progoning the com Peace Missions owing to the inability of Mr. Lloyd George to reach Macdonald, Major Armstrong, very great honour to be Captain hall, your cum i Hedley, 2 H. Duncan, 3 Luiz Thanks were due to the gearuty Potato Rice (from 10-12-18ements as had resulted in the success of the aftermUČI. The cames of the French delegates have been announced. The Stewart, James, Wood, and Wall, way by those who for more than men of the Engineer Company
Major Black. Captains Buck, entertained in this magnificent mander, Officers, NC., and de So
fof subscribers -- whose -801- Boor Race (under ributions - for the prizes Tardieu (High Commissioner on Franco-American Affairs), M. Jules Lieutenants Wright, Raworth, four years have foiled to make all upon your guests to-nigh: Gordon, 2 L. de Souza, 3 H. were obtained within 48 ho Cambon (ex-French Ambassador to Berlin) and Marshal Foch. M. Hall, Samson, Bryant, Higby and this port safe from the attacks of to rise and drink this today, Duncan.
On behalf of the children and the Dutasta, Ambastador at Berne, will be Secretary General of the Blackbara.
the enemy.
(Applanes). You coupled with the name of Captain
Obstacle Race (12-14)-1T Club he tendered thanks for Conference:
After the loyal toast had been are, though only
James. (Applause.) The first business will be the settlement of the principles of the honoured, Captain Russe PD magcificent body of men the boast, Capt. James replied. to
perhaps
Pile, 2 Geo. Curry, 3, F. de the valuable assistance rendered. temporarily, members of that After the honouring of the Souza League of Nations, followed by their application to questions of the
The Guests ". most pressing character, the settling of Russian affairs coincidently said-Brother Officers, Non Royal Corps of Engineers the course of his speech he said 14)-G. Curry, R. Curry, A. Mr. E. J. Edwarda who had been
by the Hon Secretary and Trem posed
Relay Race (teams of four, 10-rer, Mr. J. P. Robinson, and is with Polish and equally urgent questions relating to the Adriatic and commissioued Officers and Sop Applause). This body like many he would like to emphasise that Gordon and C. Pile. the Ottoman Empire-Haras,
pers of the Engineer Company, other famous bodies, has its in Hongkong there was the finest Flat Race (6-8)-1, J. Martia, afternoon. Normal conditions working practically the whola sae from the toast list that I have traslucers." We have all been field for a good engineer com, Billy Walker, 3, J. Smalley had been been restored to the the honour to propose the health brought up to certain traditions pany there was in the world.
Sack Race (under 14 JClub since the termination of the Viscount Chinda, Japanese Ambassador to London, arrives in ofour Questa. I see around me with regard to the Royal Ea- (Applause). They had in Hong King 2 E Walker, 3. F. de war and he hoped the Club would
several distinguished and en-
gineers. We have been told that kong two gigantic shipbuilding Souzs thusiastic soldiers who have like deficient-laughter)hat others who worked properly, ought (10-1)-P. Rasmussen, W. Lawlarged and he hoped that there
of them are mentally yards with a large technical staff |
coutiune the sports annually. Tag of War, teams of eight The Chub ground was being en- ourselves done daty for our King have entered the married state ways to be in the Engineer H. King, E. Stons, would be even a larger attendance and Country for the past four years and it gives me great followers of that noble man Johngineering firms who could dofham and M. Thornhill.
(laughter) while others Company. They had many civil Walter, A. Sammera, W. Ston-at the next meeting. pleasura indeed to welcome Two vital questions are to be discussed next week, namely, the them here to-night. The Officer Wesley (Renewed laughter). work in and become of valuable
Flat Race (48)-1, J. Brazil, bated by Mrs. Farsyth, who was The prizes were, then distri- measures to be taken with the Bolshevists in Russia and the lifting Administering the Government In addition to those orimes, assistance. It would be a very 2. M. Begley, 3, Gussie Young. of the German blockade sufficiently to allow of the feeding of the haa certainly shown us all
heartily thanked by Mr. R. E peoples of the Eastern Provinces. The sole object the of Allies in a good example, and we are to they are designing a
told that when great pity if because we have.
Bowls contest (10-141, D. Lindsell, who handed her a beau- build closed down the Engineer Com-Green, 2, C. File, 3, J. Sheridan.tiful bonquet. Russia is the defeating of Germany. At this moment there is no thank him for many privilegesing of more than one stores the pany is going to die out. (Never)..
- Cheers and . intention of increasing the number of troops in Russia, but the obtained by the Engineer Com stairs are sometimes forgotten He thought that with proper 2, F. Ratty. 3, Hilly Walker.
Fist Race (8 10)-Pat White,"tiger" for Mm Forsyth "com" Allies have incurred an obligation towards the Russian population
cluded the proceedings. in the various districts which the Allies have occupied.-Havza.
pany in the early part of its war ranks are designed to withstand allowed the term-he did so m-1, B. Rasmussen and Eric (laughter) and that when bar-work and, perhaps he might be Wheelbarrow Race (under 14) (Applause). It would the rigours of the climate of no offensive way without too Jordan, 2, T. Pile and Leo. take up & great deal of time for Hallifax, the plans are pecasion-much Prassianism, the work Weill, 3, D; Green and Leon me to recount the history of the ally sent out and a building might be made interesting and Graham.
HEALTHY CITY BOTS. Engineer Company since 1914, arcotels withstand the more of value but a few figures as regards our
The legend that country boys. Veterans' Pace, W. J. Ed-are more healthy than those dwel gradual growth would probably Colomb, Laughter). But all concluding he paid a tribute son. 3. J. K. Capell
salubrious atmosphere not be out of place. We started in these things revain slanders of to-the patience of the instructors
of the nation as a
whole. Inwards (53 years), 2, J. P. Robin-ling in the cities has been dealf's avery humble way, having only 30
staggering blow as a result of the N.CO's and men at the begin those who in their hearts admire of the Royal Engineers, whose Skipping Bace (ander 14)1 men. The figures, as compil physical examination of drafted ing of the war, and after we had that magnificent Corps of health he proposed. carried on for nearly a year very hare
Gladys Ramasy, 2. Peggie Searle, ed by the Engineers. (Hear, bear).
The toast was musically, Betty Martin.
United States abort handed, but still increasing the despatch by Sir Doug briefly repend d.
Public Health Service, show lately honoured and 2:31. S. Tidy Musical Chairs (8-12). Daisy than the rejections on reading in number, it was found necessary.
Witchell, 2. Marjorie Stuart, 3. physical grounds were from sevent to call for more workers, as we Las
the critical response to call for a speech Ghdya Ramssy. were working four nights out of time in France from the 21st from the General, Major General
Skipping competition (under twenty per bent, grester in the seven and it was getting to break March to the end of Apri and Ventrisma le a few brief remarks, 9)-1. Elsie Rasmussen, 2 Anity districts than in the cities. The blame is laid on the ing strain. After repeated all through that despatch over aaying what he put in Orders Begley, 3. Betty Martin... little red school house which is a efforts to get men to
Flat Race (under 5)1. Chrise often insanitary and where Liso su over again occurs a tributs came from the bottom of his over, Colonel Darling and Colonel to the magnificent work heart.
Dison; 2. Vivienne Blackburn, health of the children is not sifə Chapman, our late Commandant, which the Corps of Engia Colone! Young also delivered 3. Irene Jenkins. were successful in getting up a веть did (Cheers). Well a speech. As to the future he
guarded by trained officials. This President Wilson's plan of a trip through the devastated regions meeting at Volunteer Headquar837 you should be proud to even coul! not say sery much because
work of the city health ca of France is postponed until a later date.-Hovas.
ters and we had the astisfaction temporarily be members of such he might be thought to be speak Major Morgan was called upon and sanitary departmer's Blo of procuring about 50 recruits a corps and I can say from pering officially and he was not for a speech. After referring to counts largely and "four Officers for the, Com-been done with thoroughness forward. One was that all the ties had ceased and the lights sonal experience that your work Two contentions had been put the past, he said now that hostili pany. (Applause). This number Paris, January 11.
A big motor A telegram from Berlin says an official German demobilisation cians and Eaging Drivers, and with has sometimes caused me because more technical work came how many men
had to by trained as Electr and a strict attention to duty H. K. D. Ce should be infantry were at an end the order has been published.-Havas.
JAPANESE DELEGATE ARRIVES.
Paris, January 11.
Paris to-morrow to participate in the Peace Congress.--Haras,
THE ALLIES AND RUSSIA.
AN OBLIGATION TO THE PEOPLE.
Paris, January 11
FRENCH FLOODS ABATING.
Paris, January 11.
The Seine floods have commenced to fall and as the weather is continuing dry the danger of serious inundation is for the moment averted. The floods have affected the Paris supplies of flour, some large mills having to close. It is officially stated that, Paris has more than a month's supply in store.-- Hovas.
FRENCH FOOD RATION TO BE INCREASED,
Paris, January 11.
The Food Minister promises to increase the quantity of the bread ration from February. Those entitled to 300 grammes will be allowed 400 grammes.—Hovas. `
PRESIDENT WILSON, IN FRANCE.
Paris, January 11.
GERMAN DEMOBILISATION.
NOTED FRENCHMAN'S DEATH.
Paris, January 11. M. Etienne Lamy, Permanent Secretary of the Academie Francaise, has died in Paris from double pneumonia. Havas
FRENCH DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
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GIRLS' EVENTS,
turned out to be good material, moments of great anxiety, I should done by regular soling back Ever although scarcely any of them am the possessor of a boat in diers and the other was that all chits saying had any mechanical knowledge which I travel over the seas should be artillery or engineers transferred up to that time. We have had surrounding the Colony a good because it only took part the Co hind sincs, and at the time we my misfortune through advert more difficult to train infantry in the scarcely any reason to look be deal and it has sometimes beer time and in a certain way it was was closed down we were 250 strong, winds to approach the port of than engineers. What was goi and all well qualifiad to run the
longkong during the way aft to happen nobody knew and lights. It is worth mentioning
good deal dep that we have sent 50 mán the front some of whom have
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