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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1919.
BRIBERY CASE.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
日四十月十
SINGLE COPY: 10 CTS.
$36 PER ANNUM.
SHIPPING
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST GOVERNMENT SERVANT.
BRITISH PRISONERS IN RUSSIA.
THE CONDITIONS OF EXCHANGE.
Copenhagen, December 1.
M. Litvinoff, interviewed by Reuter, said that the Soviet was
ARRIVES BACK IN ENGLAND.
London, Decaniber 1.
The Prince of Wales has landed at Portsmouth. The ships in
prepared to exchange British prisoners and permit British nationals port greeted F.M.S. Renown with a salute of 21 gung. It was rain-morning, before Mr. J. B. Wood, to depart from Russis if the pre-war provision regarding trade withing heavily. Russians now abroad who were cut off by the blockade be applied and also if they be accorded free communication with Russis and the Soviet de permitted to protect its nationals' interests.
A PEACE FEELER.
Later.
M. Litivino, interviewed by a Daily Herald correspondent at Copenhagen, denied that Russia had relations with Germany, and said that Russia for its economic ends would far prefer relations with Britain or America. The real reason for the Allied interven- tion could be summed up in" the word "concessions," and being Realists, the Bolshevis:s preferred to:
grant concessions "to Allied capital to wasting Russian trength in an endless war. M. Litvinoff demanded full investigation
Dominions.
"THE ROYAL AMBASSADOR"
DISPUTE.
OWNERS REFUSE
DEMANDS.
AN ULTIMATUM NOW
SUBMITED.
ANDERSEN, MEYER & COLTO
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 58/19).
THE WEATHER. Forecast Fair. Barometer:- 20.99 Temperature 2 p.m. -71. Humidity 2 p.m. 61.
FORGED NOTES?
Ernest Baker, an nasistent at the Government Laboratory, was charged at the Police Court this
with attempting to obtain a bribe with a view to influencing his The situation in connection conduct as a public servant. with the local shipping dispute Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared bas materially developed since for the defence, applied for the combined Guilds first took remard
action.
Nine tan-rupesnotes, on whose Chief Detective Inspector: At a meeting of about 35 mem-bear cast, are at present the genuineness some doubts have Murison stated that a sample of bers of the Guilds held yesterday subject of investigation by the some fat was sent into the afternoon it was decided, without local Police. Laboratory for analysis by the dissentient voice, to fight the Chinese was arrested the other A Northern
with a view to obtaining a bribe, of action was dictated by the he Wing Tak Firm.and the defendant, dispute to an end. This course day
on the allegation that attempted went to the shop and proposed fact that it was announced that these notes on a certain money- palm off that if they gave him $900 he not a single reply to or ackacchanger in Haiphong Road Kow would make a favourable report ledgement of the request that th The Chartered Bank, to on the fat.
officers' scale of wages should be whom the notes were sent with reflections The case was remanded, bail increased had been received from
being allowed the defendant in the Chinese owners of the river ion, stated that without the pro- a view to obtaining their opin- the sum of $500.
boats concerned, whilst the Shipper means to assist them they ownen Protection Association, were unable to detect the falsity which covers the coast ships, bad of the notes, but that if they were replied that they could not meet forgeries they must be remarkably the demand in view of the present clever ones. NAVAL state of the shipping market.
London, December 1. The homecoming of the Prince of Wales to-day is awaited most eagerly. All the papers pay lengthy tributes to the Royal Ambass ador" and "Young In perial Statesman", the success of whose tour in Canada and the United States has revealed not merely his real ability, devotion to duty, tact and charm of manner, but has enabled the Empire to realise his value in linking up the Motherland and the
Highness for many years, dwell on the wonderful change from the Private letters from Canada, from people acquainted with His shy, nervous boy of a decade ago to the accomplisfied orator, who has won the hearts of Canadians and Americans, carrying the burdens of his high responsibility with a happy confidence. It is point d out that "the Prince's speechies are entirely
personal composition, conveying "his The correspondent, recalling the statement of Mr. Lloyd George on t'a events and problems of the day. What particularly interests that he had never received a direct suggestion of peace or compromise the readers of his speeches is his promise to return to Canada and from Russia, asked M. Litvinoff if he could not write such a letter the United States, and it is taken for granted that he will not immediately. M. Litvinoff seemed half inclined to consider the idea, but thought that the responsibility should be left to the great Con-merely visit Australia but India and South Africa, while the smaller Colonies and Dependencies are expected to request the King to send gress of Soviets in Moscow. on December 3.
his son to enable them to make the acquaintance of this new per- i sonality in the Empire.
into the alleged atrocities..
ITALIAN SOCIALISTS.
DEMONSTRATION AT ROYAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
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Rome, December 1
His Majesty, accompanied by the Queen, opened Parliament and received most enthusiastic ovation from non-socialists. When the Senators and Deputies were taking their seats the Socialists raised a cry of "Long live Socialism" and all then left the Chamber.
CROWDS ACCLAIM THE KING.
Later.
After the Secialists had departed a striking ovation broke out in the Chamber. Their Majesties being frantically cheered. The demonstration was renewed in the streets on the return of Their Majesties to the Quirinal Balcony, on which the King appeared three times in response to the acclamations of the crowd.
In the course of a speech from the throne, the King affirmed that Italian aspirations in the Adriatic did not conceal any military design. The defence of the Italian populations in the Adriatic constituted an imprescriptible duty and right, but Italy bad no imperialistic ambitions, and did not intend that the peace of Europe should be disturbed.
COAL STRIKE.
TROOPS TO PROTEČT TOLUNTEER WORKERS.
Chicago, December 1
notices granting the fourteen per cent. advance recommended by the The Mine Owners of the Central bituminous fields have posted Fuel Controller, but the miners have not returned.
Governor Allen has undertaken to man the mines in Kansas. and 4,000 volunteers will be protected by 600 Federal soldiers. Fifteen hundred switchmen have struck in Kansas City, threatening the stoppage of coal trains.
AUSTRIAN FINANCES,
NEGOTIATIONS FOR A LOAN FAIL.
Vienna, December 1.
Recent negotiations for the raising of a loan have not led to any positive results. Austria wants credit of forty million Dutch florias to pay for two months' food supplies. Dutch bankers demand aa security a lease of the Austrian tobacco supply.
THE ADRIATIC SITUATION.
Belgrade, December 1.. Reports have been received that a destroyer, à companied by a transport, left Fiume on November 29, having aboard Admiral Riszo, a supporter of D'Annunzio and a thousand Arditi. It is intended to occupy Chibenik.
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THE EGYPTIAN FERMENT,
BRITISH BOLDIERS AND GIRLS FIRED ON.
Cairo, November 27.
his own
LATEST
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
THE SHANGHAI TROUBLES.
MORE JAPANESE GOODS BURNT.
Shanghai. December 4. More Japanese goods have been burnt. Six hundred students delivered street speeches on the second strike day. Thas violence, the students urging an orderly continuance of the boycott. Their efforts were confined to the Chinese City.
Reports of raids on Wing On's and Sincere's keep extra Police standing by.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
EUROPEAN SEAMEN CHARGED AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore, December 4, Five firemen and seven European sailors of the s.5. Cibi (?) with wilful disobedience of a lawful command. were charged at the Marine Court, before Lieut. Commander Peal,
The accused' plea was that the ship is not safe and they requested a survey.
The case was adjourned till Friday when a report will be made as to the circumstances.
LOCAL BOXING.
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MEN IN TRAINING.
SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS. At the meeting of the General Committee of the Hongkong Box- ting Association held last evening There are many indications
and referred to above, a Boring that the boxing which is to be Committee was appointed com- seen at the City Hall on Satur posed of the following вечец day, December 13, will be of a high class order and especially Drew, R., Mr. H. J. Gedge, Mr. gentlemen:Lieut. Commander interesting.
F. C. Jenkin, C.B.E., Mr. W. At the
Victoria Recreation Logan, Lieut.-Colonel Lorog, Club there is nightly training by C.RA, Mr. A. Murdoch and & number of the contestants Major Rapson, of the Wiltshire whilst at the Seaman's Institute
Regiment.
there is also much work being put in by another bunch. At
Under the rules of the Associa- the V.R.C. last night one had ton the above Committee. 20 Opportunity of seeing together with the Manager (Mr. Walters doing some light work. J. C. Wildin), will be responsible He is to meat "Sky" Kerrison in the Goneral Committee for the a welter-weight contest and it promotion," and management of should prove to be one of the all tournaments, contests, exc., biggest attractions of the pro-held by the Association. In grame. Walter is an extremely particular it will approva all well-made man and he was shap coctests submitted to it by the ing up to work last night in a Manager, examine the credent- very convicing manner. Evans, fals of the contestants in the the ligh heavy weight, who is principal events, fix the amount due to meet Hewitt, was also at of the purses, etc.. The idea
Two British soldiers and two girl friends were fired on last even-work and did some sparring with underlying the appointment of ing. There were five revolver shots. Both soldiers were wounded, but not seriously. One girl was seriously wounded.
THE INDIAN FRONTIER TROUBLES.
Dattakhel, November 19.
Wilkins, who so far has not been this working. Committee is that about o get a man to take up his it shall guarantee so far as is challenge. Evans will provide possible, a proper standard of by no means the least interesting boxing.
'bout. One need only add this, The General Committee last that in the camp at the V. R. evening also appointed the follow- there is a very great deal ofjing Medical Officere, subject to confidence.
their acceptance of the office:— There was a meeting of the Dr. Montagu Harston, Capt. Mon- The recalcitrant Maddakhel Waziris to-day realised the inflexi- Committee of the new Boxing tieth, D.8.0., B.A.M.C., and Surg.
Association held last evening. Lieut. Parker, RN. bility of the British terms. A reply to the twenty-four hours'
when the arrangements for next Mr. A. B. Allan, and Bergt. T. ultimatum not being received at eight o'clock this morning, within Saturday's meeting were discuss-Pitt, of the HK. Police, were half an hour seventeen aeroplanes were flying over Ismail Khelod. After the meeting, several appointed Time-keepers, with with a full complement of bombs. They unloaded four tons on the of the Commi teeman took a look Sanitary Inspector Kelly na re recalcitrants, descending to 300 feet, leaving the villages heaps of in at the V.B.C. to see how things serva
dust. Further bombing operations against the Waziris will probab-were going. They certainly intend From the above it will be seen ly be unnecessary, though a column may march through the Waziri to make the evening a success that the new Adicciation is soo country to impress the tribesmen
at least so far as they can do so. lystting down to real work,
JAPANESE
CADETS.
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The money-changer, in his The meeting resolved that the evidence to the Magistrate this ¡Companies concerned be notified morning. when the arrested that the masters, officers and Northerner was tried, said he be- engineers of the vessels concerned lieved the notes were forgeries. COMING TO
HONGKONG. will refuse to take the vessels to Suspicions were expressed by'
sea from whatever Port that may Sergeant Aris on the character be at on December 17 unless a of the prisoner. He informed Advices received at the Japan-satisfactory
month arrangement has the Magistrate that a ese Consulate state that the been arrived at. This means that ago the man was sent by him in two Japanese cruisers, the what virtually amounts to a strike a destitute condition to the Secre- Tokuwa and Adzama, with 120 will commence on that date unless tary for Chinese Affairs. The cadets from the Naval College at satisfaction is given.
appearance of the man had since Yokosuka on board, will arrive In addition to the vessels then changed; he was drassed in in the Colony on the 21st inst. These warships have been utilised already excluded from the present brand-new clothes.
In his statement, the prisioner by the Japanese Admiralty as Messrs. Nemazes and Company said that he was not aware that demand, are those operated by training ships for the cadets, and the as. Esitan, operated by the notes were false as they bad who will receive the final polish Messrs. Snowman and Cmpany, been given him by an Indian, în trip to the Mediterranean and fall China Coast scale, including to their naval ducation, in as these owners already pay the Bombay.
After considering the evidence, Home leave, etc. They will, the Magistrate ordered the dis
charge of the man and the with- therefore, not be affected..
holding of the notes for further investigations.
back.
Vice Admiral S. Horiuchi, who was recently promoted to the renk after his relinquishment of the post of Superintendent of the Naval Gunnery School at Yokosuka (near Tokyo) is in command of the Squadron, being assisted by Captains S. Harada and Matsumura of the Adzuma and Tokuwa respectively.
The squadron will probably stay in Hongkong for three days, after which it will proceed to Europe, calling at Malta and Marseilles, the latter place being its final destination.
SIGAR
EQUALIZATION BOARD
We learn from the officials of the Guilds that full preparations are being made for a struggle that; may last three weeks or more.
Should there be no arrangement part for its fish and vegetable come to and the boats affected supplies. cease to Tun, the Colony will There have been rumours that undoubtedly suffer severely from sympathetic action would possibly a shortage of foodstuffs as the be taken by the officers of other order will involve vessels engaged boats, but we learn on the author- in transporting rice to the Colony,ity of the Guilds concerned that whilst the Canton and West River the dispute is being strictly con- boats affected are those on which fined to the Companies to whom the Colony depends for a large the demands have been sent.
VTED
OUCH!