PEACE TREATY PROBLEM,
"PRESIDENT WILSON'S
VIEWS.
THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH.
and my impression to that effect: has recently been confirmed by the unmistakable evidences of public opinion given during my visit to seventeen of the States.
"I have endeavoured to make Following is the text of the it plain that if the Senate wishes letter of President Wilson read at to say what the undoubted mean. the Jackson Day dinner in Wash-ing of the League is I shall bare no objection. There can be no ington on January 8th-
toasonable objection to interpre- ations accompanying the act of ratification itself. But when the treaty is acted upon I must know whether it means that we have ratified or rejected.it.
The White House, Washington, January 8, 1920.
"My Dear Mr. Chairman: It is with keenest regre: that I find that I am to be deprived of the pleasure and privilege of joining
"We cannot rewrite this treaty.i you and the other loyal Democrats We must take it without changes! who are to assemble to-night to which alter its meaning or leave celebrate Jackson day and renew it, and then after the rest of the their vows of fidelity to the great world has signed it, we mus: principles of our party, the prin-face the unthinkable task of ciples which must now fulfil the making another and separate hopes not only of our own people treaty with Germany. but of the world.
The United States enjoyed the spiritual leadership of the world|
"But 10 more assertions with regard to the wish and opinion of the country are
until the Senate of the United credited. If there is any doubt! States failed to ratify the treaty by which the belligerent nations as to what the people of the ecuntry think on this vital mar-
Bought to effect the settlements for which they had fought thro-ter, the clear and single way out is to submit it for determination ughout the war. It is inconceiv- able that at this supreme crisis at the next election to the voters cf the nation, to give the next and final turning point is the election the form of a great and international relations of the solemn referendum; a referendum whole world, when the results of
as to the part the United States
the great war are by no means is to play in completing the determined and are still question-settlements of the war and in the able and dependent upon wants prevention in the future of such which no man can forusee or
outrages as Germany attempted count upon, the United States
to perpetrate. shouid withdraw from the con- "We have no more moral righ! cert of progressive and enlighten-to refuse now to take part in the ed nations by which Germany was execution and administration of defeated, and all similar Govern these settlements than we had ments. if, the world be so unto refuse to take part in the happy as to contain any) warned fighting of the last few weeks of of the consequences of any the war which brought victory attempt at like iniquity, and yet and made it possible to dictate that is the effect of the course to Germany, what the settlements which the United States has taken should be. Our fidelity to our with regard to the Treaty of Ver-associates in the war is in ques- sailles.
tion and the whole future of)
"Germany is beaten, but we mankind. It will be heartening are still at war with her, and the to the whole world to know the! old stage is set for a repetition of attitude and purpose of the people resumption of the old offensive of the United States.
and defensive aliances which "I spoke just now of the leader- made settled peace impossible ship of the United States, think- It is now open again to every ing of international affairs. But sort of intrigue.
there is another spiritual leader-1 ship which is open to
Es and which we can assume,
"The old spies are free to resume their former abominable activities. They are again at liberty to make it impossible for Governments to
The world has hear mate safe for democracy, but demo- be sure that mischief is being cracy has not been finally worked among their own people, vindicated. All sorts of crimes what internal disorders are are being committed in its name: "Without the Covenant of the all sorts of preposterous perver League of Nations there may bens of itsdoctrines and practices
are being attempted.
being fomented.
as many secret treaties as ever, to] This in my judgment, is in destroy the confidence of Guvern-ile the great privilege of the "ments in each other, and their democracy of the United States, validity cannot be questioned. to show that it can lead the way
None of the objects we pro-in the solution of the great social| fessed to be fighting for has been and industrial problems of our secured, or can be made certain time, and lead the way to happy of without this nation's ratific-settled order of life as well as to ation of the treaty and its entry political liberty. The programme into the Covenant. This nation for this achievement we must entered the great war to vindicate
attempt to formulate, and in
come.
its own rights and to protect and carrying it out we shall do more government. than can be done in any other! preserve free went into the war to see it through
way to sweep out of existence the to the end, and the end has not yet tyrannous and arbitrary forms of
It went into the war ta'
power which are now masquerad- make an end of militarism, to
ing under the name of popular furnish guarantees to weak
government. nations and to make a just and lasting peace. It entered it with noble enthusiasm,
his
Whenever we look back tol Andrew Jackson we should draw fresh inspiration from Five of the leading belliger chargeter and example. His ents Have accepted the treats mind grasped with such a splen- and formal ratifications will soon die definiteness and firmness the be exchanged. The question is principles of national authority whether this Country will and national action, he was so enter and enter whole-heartedly indomitable in his purpose to give If it does not do so, the United reality to the principles of the States and Germany will play Government, that this is a very alone hand in the world.
fortunate time to recall his career
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY-- 27. 1920.
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Entertainers to the British Expeditionary Force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their Latest Songs,
USUAL PRICES.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
BOOKING AT ANDERSON'S.
"The maintenance of the peace and to renew our vows of faith- of the world and the effective fulness to the principles and the execution of the treaty depend upon the wholehearted participa Pure practices of Democracy.
"I rejoice to join you in this re- HONGKONG BOXING A.S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
tion of the United States. I am newal of faith and purpose. I not stating it as a matter of hope that the whole evening may power. The point is that the be of the happiest results as re United States is the only nation gards the fortunes of our party which has sufficient moral force and the nation. with the rest of the world to guarantee the substitution of dis- cussion for war. If we keep out of this agreement, if we do not give our guarantees, then another attempt will be made to crush the new nations of Europe.
With cardial regards, sincere- y yours,--Woodrow Wilson.
STRIKE ABOUT A GERMAN.
Johannesburg, December 34.- "I do not believe that this is The strike in the Simmer Deep what the people of this country and the Jupiter Mines against wish or will be satisfied with the reinstatement of a German. "Personally, I do, not accept the who had been interned during| action of the Senate of the United the war, is on the verge of settle- States as the decision of the ment. The German in question is to be allowed to go urder- nation.
"I have assorted from the first ground pending the award of a that the overwhelming majority board of reference. It is stipulat- there shall be no of the people of this country de-ed that sire the ratification of the treaty, victimisation.
A SUCIATION
FOURTH TOURNAMENT
At the Theatre Royal
on FRIDAY MARCH 5th at 9.15 p.m..
MAIN EVENT: WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST
between,
SKY KERRISON (Champion of the Colony).
and
IRON BUX. Full programme will be adver. tisedlater.
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty-fifth Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Company (since its registration) will be held et the Hongkong Hotel, Hong- kong, on Saturday, the 6th March, 1920, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st October, 1919.
"NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
43, Bonham Road. Opposite the University. Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box, 593. Principal
JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min.
&
NOTICE.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
NOTICE.
Mr. G. G. Hoppeler has this
day resumed charge of our firm.
With a view to avoiding dis-in Canton.
LTD.
Canton, 27th February, 1920.
appointment to patrons, the VILLA BROS, OF CANTON Management beg to announce that the Hotel is fully booked for the night of Saturday, February the 28th, both in regard to| dancing and dining accommoda-| rior.
No Tea Dansant will be held on this day.
WISEMAN, LTD.
DINNER DANCE
[SATURDAY February 28th
FOUND.
FOUND.-In, Ice House Street one bunch of keys. Apply to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Central Police Station,
NOTICE.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, to-morrow Saturday February 28th 1920, at noon. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors Dance tickets $1.00 each. together with a statement of
Special Menu (81,00)
Special Music.
D. M. GOODALL
Manager.
NOTICE.
CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN
SERVICES. LTD.
Trans-Pacific.
Office of the Manager
Japan and China.
Yokohama. 1st February, 1920.
Accounts for the year ending 31st. December 1919.
The Register of Shares of the Corporation will be closed from Monday the 16th February, to Saturday 28th February 1920. (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Com. of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 10th February 1920.
NOTICE.
Effective 1st February, 1920.NEW FRENCH LOAN 57 1920.
Mr. P. D. Sutherland, General Agent Passenger Department Hongkong, is appointed General Passenger Agent for Japan and China, with Office at Hongkong.
Wm. T. PAYNE,
Manager Japan and China.
Approved:
G. M. BOSWORTH,
Chairman.
NOTICE.
NEW FRENCH LOAN 5.
Price of issue 'Frs 100 Redeemable at Frs: 150
in 60 years by half yearly drawings.
Interest payable on the 1st of May & 1st of November.
Under the guarantee of the French Republic
The Local Branch of the BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE will receive subscriptions or the New French Loan 5 1920 from the 19th instant to the 10th of March next.
The Loan is free of income tax and redeemable in 60 Years at 15 by half-yearly drawings, the interest coupons being payabla on 1st May and 1st November of each year.
Fally paid subscriptions at par Partly paid subscriptions at 101 purporting:
Fr. 25. when subscribing Fr. 25. on the 1st of April Fr. 25.-on the 16th of July 1st of Fr. 26. on the
August, 1920. M. ROUET DE JOURNEL.
Manager,
Drawings to take place on the Hongkong, 16th February, 1920.
16th of March & the 16th of September of each year.
Ist drawing on the 16th of September 1920. 1st coupon of Frs: 3.50 to be paid on the 1st of November 1920.
Subscriptions will be received
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received
instructions to sell by Public
up to the 10th of March next Auction on by the:
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE Thursday the 4th March 1920.
L. Berindoague,
Manager.
NOTICE.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUE.
commencing at II a.m.
at No. 8.Stewart Terrace No. 94 The Peak
A Quantity of Valuable House. hold Furniture including:-
Teak extension dining table, Silver Cabinet with Chubb's Lock, Teak Bookcase, Teak wardrobe A Rowing Regatta will be held with bevelled mirror, Teak Dining
at the Club House, North Point Table with bevelled mirror, Mar- on Saturday, 28th instant.
ble Top teak washstand, Brass
By kind consent of the Admiral mounted bedstead 67' x 6'6" with Commander in Chief and Officers, wire and hair mattresses and China Squadron, the Band of mosquito nets, Child's Cot with H. M. S. Hawkins will play wire and hair mattresses etc, etc. Selections, and tea will be served on the Lawn during the afternoon. The Commodore and Committee
will be at Home to Members and friends frim 2.30 p.m.
A Quantity of Books
Bath Roori, Pantry, and Kit- chen Utensils etc, etc.
also
The Institute abords Spatial Pre
In the event of unfavourable One Perambulator in good con- paration (Class and Private, Day and Ereaing, Oral and Correspondence) weather, dancing will take place dition,
One Collection of Butterflies and in the Club House during in- for University Matriculation
tervals between events.
and Moths, Degree Examinations.
New Session Las now commenced. Special tram cars will be run The Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from
Tutorial Classes are being conducted from the Post Office from 2 o'clock Wednesday, the 3rd day of March, in English, Mathematics, Trigonome-and from the Club House, North 1920, to Monday, the 8th day of try, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Point, from 6 o'clock. March, 1920, both dags inclusive, History, Geography, Latin
during which period no, transfer of shares can be registered. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON
General Managers. Hongkong, 26th February, 1920.
French, for Tiongkong University July Examinations.
R. E. MACDOUGALL,
and
By Order,
|
Private Tuition can alse be bad in these subjects."
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 19th February, 1920.
Prospectus on application.
One Collection of snakes in bottles,
A Number of Ferns and Plants in pote.
On view from Wednesday the 3rd March, 1920
Catalogues will be issued Terms: cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
DALTON
MUSTARD & Co.
ADDING, LISTING AND CALCULATING
MACHINE
Tel. No. 1186.