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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS..
PEACE FOR THE WORLD.
CHRISTIANITY THE SURE FOUNDATION.
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
1ALKAILAS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 1920.
London, January 1. New Year's messages from the Premiers of the British Com- Thonwealth oftiations have been issued over, the signatures of Mr. Lloyd George, Sir Robert Borden, Mr.W. M. Hughes. General Botha, Kr. Massey and Mr. Squires (Newfoundland).
The Messages, which are addressed to "Fellow-citizens of the British Empire, emphasise that in a recognition of the Fatherhood God and His Divine purpose for the world, which is the central Bessage of Christianity, will be discovered the ultimate foundation the reconstruction of an ordered and bahonious life for all med that recognition could only come as an act of free consent on e part of individual men everywhere, the message appeals to men goodwill to consider the eternal validity of the truth of those iritual forces which are the one hope for a permanent foundation world peace.
THE IRISH TROUBLES.
VERDICT IN, VICEREGAL LODGE AFFAIR.
London, December 29. Particular interest centred round the inquest at Dublin on Lieutenant Boast, "in consequence of the hitherto confused
counts of the affair.
A verdict was returned that Lieutenant Boast, was accidentally killed by a shot fired by one of his own party and that Kennedy was killed on his way,home by a Military patrol. Kennedy was a civilian.
Three of the arrested civilians have been released.
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London, December 30.
Conflicting evidence was given in the Dublin inquest by the
soldiers concerned in the shooting affair, one asserting that Kennedy
t Lieutenant Boast when arrested.
Two others state, that Lieutenant Boast was killed by civilians, who disappeared.
It was admitted that no revolver was found on Kennedy and it transpired that. Kennedy was not killed outright, but was despatched whilst crawling away. The jury concluded that Lieutenant Boast was killed by his own men because fragments of tbullets found on his body are declared to be part of a service tridge. The jury submitted a rider that the patrol acted in a theartless manner in the case of Kennedy and sympathised h his relatives.
INDIAN FRONTIER TROUBLES.
London, December 29.
TRUCULENT MAHSUDS ACCEPT BRITISH TERMS. Beuter's Agency learns that the Mahsuds have formally accepted he British terms, which include an unopposed march through their country, and the continuance there of the British troops-until the fines and rides have been paid in. The only important section now
opposition is the Wana Waziris.
GERMANY AND THE FAR EAST.
NEW NY.K. SERVICE.
London/ December 29.
A new service between Rotterdam. Hamburg and the Far East ing established by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. It will be opened his new 10,000 tonner Delagoa Maru, which will be followed by Durban Maru and the Tatsuro Maru
MORE FRENCH BONDS.
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
"From Our Own Correspondents.)
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THE SHANGHAI OPIUM SCANDAL
Shanghai, January
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Constable Allen has been remanded until Monday British Court. The Chinese was ramanded for a week at the Mixed Court.
CHINESE REAFFIRM THE BOYCOTT.
Shanghai, January 1. A New Year mass meeting was held by the Chinese, reaffirming the boycott.
GENERAL KNOX IN SHANGHAI.
Shanghai, January 1.
General Knox is here from Vladivostok.
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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
STRAITS RICE SUPPLY.
Singapore, December 31.
In a few days a number of rice depots will be opened where here will be no difficulty in procuring supplies. It will be conducted by wealthy Chinese under Government supervision. The emergency measure of individual rationing, tried for a fortnight, by issuing one dollar coupons for 8 karis each,. was found unworkable and was abolished on 23rd. inst,
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WASHERMEN'S STRIKE AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore, December 31.
The Chinese washermen are out on strike, but the movement is not general. In some cases the men have already returned.
+At $36 PER ANNUM.
SINGLE COPT:-10 CES,
NEW YEAR CRICKET.
HONGKONG CRAB Y
THE NAVY
DAY BY DAY.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollargóð
It is rumoured that Admiral demand, to-day was 45/10948 Lord Jellicoe, now on an Empire A On Near's Day the Navy tour, will shortly visit Hongkong. met thedungkong Club on the|- Cricket in ground in a two- innings match, The Nav went have been granted licences to The following additional firms, in first, at 11.8 a.m: The scoring trade under the the Non-Ferrous until the fall of the fourth wicket. Ordinance No. 1 of 1919-W. R was feeble at the commencement fetal Industry Ordinance, 1919, SPORTS AND CHILDS The board read as follows:-
POLICE AT PLAY
XMAS TREE
1 for 9, 2 for 48, 3 for 63, 4 for 37, Loxley & Co. the Eastern Tung 5 for 124, 6 for 156, 7 for 258, 9 for sten Co., Ltd., the Union Trading 252 and 10 for 257. Franks batted Carvalho & Co., Tong Seng & Co., spent yesterday by the members.
Ca Fung, Manter A. Bài An enjoyable afternoon was - consistently well, his 58 compris-Thoresen & Co, Dodwell & Co, of the Hongkong Police Force ing nine-fours, while Surgeon Ltd, the Hongkong Mercantile and their familias, on the ground Commander Hall also showed Co., Ltd., and J. Osawa &Co.
much grit, carrying the score from 87 to 124, His 55 included ten fours.
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of the Police Recreation Club, where the annual Christmas To-morrow evening, at 9.30 Tree and entertainment, were The Club opned in rather pro- p.m. & grand New Year concert marked by the holding of sports
provided. mising manner, Mitchell making will be given at the Seaman's, and games, which were arranged 68 and Claxton 62, though it was Institute under the kind direction disappointing that Pearce was of Mr. C.H.P. Hay. All seamen, pate, irrespective of age and sex.
so that everyone could partici bowled before scoring. Mitchel's both of the Royal Navy and of total included pine fours, whilst the Merchant, Service, soldiers, the members of
A football match between- Claxton
the League and and friends, are heartily invited. nine boundaries his cred There is no charge for admission refereed by Inspector Kent,
team tersus the Stiffs, Hancock waout with As is usual, after concert theas indulged in. Incidentally, a score of 72 whe first day's Institute motor-ch "Day play ended, the total then spring" will convey back to their which arose from the fact that a great deal of fun was provided, reading 218 for five wickets. The ships any officers and the ball used was a Rugby one. scores at noon to-day were men who wish to avail themselves The game, which was played in
---NAVY-İST INNINGS. of this opportunity for a good the adjacent ground of the Hong
had six.
Rev. F.G.B. Hastings, run out.17 evening's enjoyment. Mr.Kennett, c. and b. Brand... 9 Surf Comm, Hall, c, and h.
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Pay. Lt. Com. Holborn,
Lammert, b Day
Pay Lt. Robinson,
Lammert
Lt. Franks, b Day
T. McNair, b Day
Blaker,
Lt. Dolphin, b Lammert
Lt. Dicken, run out →...
C. E. R. A. Bryanf, not out
Extras...
Total Bowling.
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R. A. Brand E. W. Day E. G. Lammert T. E. Pearce
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Long Football Club, lasted for forty minutes and resulted in The chilly north wind was a draw of two goals each. There blowing. It lifted a jacket which were races for the boys and girls 8 woman had hung out to dry as well as for the men, while a and came as a blessing to & cocoanut shie was specially re certain Chinese wayfarer, who served for the ladies. An egg himalf was feeling the cold bite and poon race was also par of the wind. The jacket dropped ticipated in by the latter, 58 at his feet, so what was more The athletic prowess of marzi- natural than that he should picked men was again demonstrated". 12 it up and wrap rounds his in the tug-of-war, in which the
almost bareshfall?
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precious article, espied her loss and the cause of it. A constable was near at hand, and he arrested O. M. R. W. the thief and had him sentenced 160 65 at the Police Court this morning 11 2 38 2 to one month's hard labour. ... 13.4 0 81 4}
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Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
single dan were easily, overs pulled the prizes ware dis- |tributed Mrs. E. D. C.-Wolfey
heat the colusion of the function, was presented with a bouquet by Inspector Kent.
Great interest was centred by children in the Christmas Tree The mantle of Father Christmas descended on Mr. Ward (of the Naral Yard) who soon dis mantled the tree of all its attractions. To Mr. Ward, is Idue a word of appreciation
for the fan which he contributed to the entertainment of the children.
Way оп
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 The interest of the children"
Dever slackened whilst he the ground." The arrangements for the function were in the capable hands of Inspector Kent and his colleagues. Keen interest in tha proceedings was taken by the Hon. Mr. ED.C. Wolfe, M., P.P. J. Wodehouse and Mr. C. G. Perdue..
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 {p.m.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6.
St. George's Ball at Theatre *Royal
STRAITS FOOTBALL.
ISSUED AT FIVE PER CENT.
Paris, December 30.
The Chamber has adopted by 491 votes to 61 the Loan Bill, ch will be issued in the form of five per cent. Bonds, redeemable 60 years, by half-yearly drawings. The bonds drawn will be nbursed at 150 frances per 100 francs of the capital.
Singapore, December 31.
A team from H. M. S. Hawkins beat the Cricfefub yesterday
The Minister of Finance said the total revenue in 1919 would by two goals at football. ant to over eleven milliards of francs, and he estimated the
ease in the tax payers' burden at 75 per ceat.
FRENCH AERIAL ENTERPRISE.
PROPOSED TRANS-ATLANTIC SERVICE,
Paris, December 30,
A French aeroplane in April or May is attempting a flight from Dakar to Pernambuco, a special-machine having been constructed Capable of a non-stop flight of 3,000 miles, with a view to erablishing a Trans-Atlantic service.
THE FRENCH-ARABIAN INCIDENT.
Paris, December.30.
With reference to the Baalbek affair, a message has been Gived from Beirut which says that the French officer, with the ject of a hostile demonstration against, Baalbek, left thetown and returned with a detachment, which fired on one soldier, who was wounded. The town is now quiet.
THE MARSEILLES RAILWAY FIRE.
Paris, December 29,
I appears that the report of the burning down of the Railway tation at Marseilles refers to the small Vieuxport station, and not be mein railway station.
RUSSIA AND POLAND ON GOOD TERMS.
Copenhagen, December 29, sian Soviet Government has offered the Polish Govazn- imultaneously denying-that the Soviet is preparing
Yagainst Poland
CHINA PEACE MISSION RETURNING. -
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
ABOLISHING SYCEE SYSTEM,
Shanghai, January 1.
The Government has decided to follow the British Minister's advise to adopt the dollar standard thoughout the country, by abolishing the syces silver system and establishing a Government mint in Shanghai.
THE FOOCHOW INCIDENT. «
Shanghai, January 1.
The Japanese Minister, has made a demand on the Foreign Ministry that no information in regard to the investigation of the Foochow incident should be allowed to leak out before the conference.
THE EX-PRESIDENT'S DEATH,
Shanghai, January. 1.
Du receiving information from the Foreign Ministry of the death of Fung Kuo chung, the fags of all th
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