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69082 三拜禮 號三月三英港香
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. 1920.
LATEST
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
THE SIS. ECUADOR.
DELAYED BY BROKEN PROPELLOR
Shanghai, March 3. The s.3. Ecuador, which was due here on Friday, put back to Honolulu on February 19th with a broken propellor. She will be delayed about ten days.
THE WEISS MURDER...
AN INFORMER'S GHOST STORY.
Shanghai. March 2 The coolie accused in the Weiss murder case has been dis- charged because of the lack of evidence. Both informers are held on charges of perjury.
One informer sticks to his story implicating the charged coolie. The other has told the Police that the ghost of an aged man at his - bedside nightly warns him that unless he tells the truth he will nat
marry and his parents will die.
SIR JOHN JORDAN IN SHANGHAL.
DUE HERE ON THE KASHMIR.
Shanghai, March 3. Sir John Jordan arrived from Peking last night. He was me: at the station by Sir Everard Fraser, the Consulate staff. Chinese officials and a band, He is the guest of honour to-night of the China Association at a banquet to be held at the Shanghai Club. He leaves for Hongkong on the Thursday morning by the Kashmir. Special constables will form the guard of honour at the jetty.
TROUBLE IN KWANGTUNG.
Shanghai, March 2.
HIGH PRICES.
THE MOST PUTENT CAUSE.
Washington, February 24. The annual report of the Federal Reserve Board says the granting of extensive credits for foreign trade, with the resultant keen competition in domestic markets with foreign.buyers, constitutes one of the most potent causes of high prices. It opposes the financing of exports through banking operatious when appeals should be made for such transactions to the securities market, and states that about two billions out of America's Trade balance of four billion dollars for the calander year come under the heading of credit transactions in commercial banks.
U.S. RAILROAD BILL.
Washington, February 24.
日三拾月正
MOTOR BANDITS.
THREE EXECUTED TO-DAY.
The three motor-bandits, who were condemned to death at the recent Criminal Sessions, this morning at 5 o'clock, at the Victorie Gaol, paid the extreme penalty for their crime. They were hanged, and the usual in quest was afterwards held.
NO PERMISSION.
Before Captain Basil Taylour, R. N., Marine Magistrate, this morning. Wong Kan was pro- secuted for being on board the
permission of the master or officer
The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee's report on the Railroad Bill. embodying legislation for the reorganisation of 5.8. Paul Lecat without the
the railways when federal control ceases.
The Bill now goes before the President. Meetings of the Rail-in charge. road Union's Grievance Committee bitterly attacked the com- promise.
SALE OF COPPER MINES.
New York, February 24. A message from Pas. Manitoba, says the International Nickel Company has purchased the great sulphide copper mines at Flinflon for a million dollars,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE FRENCH RAILWAY STRIKE.
Paris, February 26. A mizor Labout dispute has developed to cause general strike on the Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean Railway." Measures are being taken by the Railway Companies Co ensure A message from Shiuchow, Kwanzung, reports a battle between the safety of the permanent way. Provision trains are expected to L Lish chun, Chief of Staff to the Yunnan Tuchun, and Li Kung-run as usual but only a few passenger trains will run. The engine yuas, former Commander of the Yunnan Expeditionary Forces in of the train from Marseilles carrying the Indian mail for England Kwangtung. The battle is the result of the decision of Tang Chi-yao bore the inscription "Travelling by permission of the Railwaymen's recalling Li Kung-yuan..
Cnion."-Hargs.
NEWS OF GAIDA.
Shanghai. March 2. Messages received here from General Gaida in Prague refute the reports in the Japanese Press that he is in Vladivostok.
AMERICA AND THE TREATY.
Washington, February 25. The Republicans have announced their intention of bringing up the Peace Treaty before the Senate on February 26th and hope to btain its continuous consideration and the resultant ratification of the Republican reservations. They claim that 23 Democratic Senators are willing to accept, unaltered, their reservations. Democratic leaders, however, say that the Republicans are exaggerating. Senator Hitchcock denies the report that he was approached by the Democrats in the Senate with a proposal to General Rozano, a Russian refugee who has been in Japan, is participate in a caucus of Democratic Senators with the object of
arranging uniform action on the reservations.
REFUGEE RUSSIAN GENERAL.
Shanghai, March 2.
expectof here daily with his family.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.
U. S. BANKING MATTERS.
Washington, February 25, Senator McLean, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced two amendments to the Federal Reserve Law designed to carry out the Board's recommendations in the annual report. One of these would permit the equalisation of re-discount rates and charges of National Banks, State Banks and Trust
Board to establish graduated rates of discount on a "basis of amount of re-discount accommodations granted by the Federal Reserve Bank to the borrowing Bank."
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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, an demand, to-day was 51/7}(d
ARRIVAL OF IRON BUX.
Iron Bux, who is meeting "Sky"
THE WEATHER. Kerrison on Friday evening for of the Colony, arrived from $0.10. Temperature 2 p.m.-55. the Welterweight Championship
Forecast-Cloudy. Barometer. Manils this morning and when Humidity 2 p.m. -85.
seen by До
representative
of the Hongkong Telegraph reported that be had had a comfortable trip. He looked exceedingly fit and when asked what he thought of the coming fight laughingly replied "Well, it's a game at which the best man wins."
He spoke of some of his recent fights, but we have- already given details and results of these.
Later in the morning, there was an interesting gathering at the office of Mr. F. C. Jenkin, when the articles for the fight were signed. There were present Mr. B. M. Dyer (Acting Chairman of the Boxing Association), Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. W. Logan, Mr. W. Shiner, Mr. Eldon Potter, Mr. D. J. Lewis, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson, and Mr. J. C. Wildin, who was representing "Sky" Kerrieon, who was unable to attend.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
His Excellency the Governor gave a dinner party at Govarn- ment House last evening. The guests present were Lieut. Col. A. Delacombe, D. S. O., A, P. D.; Mrs. Delacombe, Miss Delacombe, Dr. J. C. Johnson, Mr. E. A. Irving, Mr. L. Sclater, Mrs. Solater, C.B.E.; Eng. Com. W. Dawson, R.N., H.M. Dockyard; Major G.N. P. C. Griffin said that at 3 p.m.
Humphreys, D. S. O, R. A. S. C.; on the 1st instant he boarded the
Mrs. Humphreys. Major L. G. Paul Lecat on account of a Police
Bird, D. S. O.. Mrs. Bird, Rev. flag being hoisted. He saw the
F.G.B. Hastings, R. N., Dr. H. H purser, who told him he had a
Scott, Mrs. Scott, Lieut. Com. Chinese locked up in one of the
T.B. Drew, Q.B.E, RN., H.M.S, cabins, The defendant had got Mr. F. C. Jenkin read over the Hawkins; Mrs. Drew, Lieut. into the storekeeper's room and articles, which state that the fight Com. F.J. Dawson, R.N., HMS. was caught there by the store shall be one of fifteen two- Marazion: Mr. J. Bell Irving, keeper. A razor, pipe and small minute rounds for the Welter- Lieut. Com. G.N. Stopford, H. M. money belonging to the store-weight Championship of the Submarine L. 15; Mr. T. Arthur, keeper were found
on the Colony and for a purse that has Mrs. Arthur and Pay. Lieur C.G. defendant He had no permission been agreed upon. The contest-Robinson, R.N., H.M,S. Tamar, to be on board. He said he was
ants are to be at the ringside by was looking for a friend.
10 o'clock on Friday night `and must then scale under 147 15s. in boxing kit without gloves. A special clause in the articles states that if that weighs over either man figure, the fight shall not be for the Championship but shall be a catchweight contest for the purse six agreed upon.
The defendant told the Court that he had recently returned from Singapore and heard that one of his friends was on board. that steamer. He went on board to look for him. By mistake he went into the cabin.
He
awarded WHS weeks' hard labour.
ecuted for being on board the s.s. A boilermaker was also pros- Nile without the permission of
the master.
JAPANESE BOY.
STOWING AWAY ON ADMIRAL BOAT.
A Japanese boy was to-day turned over by the Magistrate to The question of referee was
the attention of the Japanese decided, the men being given the Consal with a view to sending choice between Mr. H. J. Gedge, him back to Japan from whence Mr. W. Logan, Mr. A. Murdoch he had made his departure by
It was and Major Rapson. mutually agreed that Mr. Wboats operated by the Admiral stowing away on one of the Logan should act.
The defendant pleaded guilty.
It is expected that there will Line. The boy was handed Mr. O. C., Bray, second mate be very little difference in the over to the Police on the ship's of the s.5. Nile, said the defendant was arrested on board men's weight. At his last big arrival in Hongkong, and at the by the Police and brought to ban fight in Manila, Bux scaled 142agistracy to-day he told Mr. N. L. Smith that at Yokohama he lbs. but he expects to bave Defendant had no permission to
went on board the vessel at the put on а little weight be on board.
request of a mess room boy who by his enforced inactivity P.C. Simpson said that yester during travelling. Kerrison will sought his assistance.
The charge was framed as being day at 10 a,m. he was on board have advantage in height and the Nile and found the defendant reach, but Bux is a particularly on board the ship without per- mission when she was in made man, possessing between the decks. He asked tim well
the waters of the Colony, shoulders. Kerrison what he was doing there. He powerful replied "Nothing". He searched was doing some sparring work instead of that of stowing away, and in explaining why this charge, him and found a safety razor last evening. Certain it is that blade on him, used for cutting the fight will be one full of at stated that the ship had left, and was brought, Inspector Davitt pockets.
traction and interest. Bux has if the boy pleaded not guilty to eigned a contract to go to Australia after his fight here.
stowing away, the case would have to be remanded until the arrival again in the Colony of the boat.
The defendant said he was a boiler maker, working with Messrs. Bailey and Co. He went to see the ship and did not know permission was required. He
walked round the ship and found
FLIGHT INTO HOLLAND.
The decision of the Magistrate,
pending the Consul's decision in after he heard the facts, was to remand the case until Tuesday,
back to Japan.
Before the final decision on the Shantung question is declared, companies, and the other would authorise the Federal Reserva pin order to throw it overboard. included in the list of war the matter of sending the boy
Peking. March 2. the Government has decided to investigate the following important points:1. Ho far development has gone by the Japanese since their occupatation of Tsingtau. 2. How many Japanese police there are on the Kiaochow and Chainen railway and the method of their distribution. 3. Whether any mines along the railway have been developed. 4. The condition of the Japanese immigrants there, and their business.
WATCHING THE BOLSHEVIKS.
Shanghai, March 2. Owing to the Bolshevik forces being now near the northeast boundary, strict precautions are being taken by the focal authorities, and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has notified the Legations that no foreigners are allowed to visit the territory without pass ports.
AMERICAN ADVICE TO CHINA.
Shanghai, March 2
THE ROME-TOKYO FLIGHT.
Rome. February 24,
The last four aeroplanes participating in the Rome-to-Tokyo flight arrived at Cectocelle and will leave at the end of this week. Captain Gordesco commands the squadron. All the other seroplanes are at Aleppo, awaiting favourable weather.
U.S. RAILROAD BILL.
Washington, February 25. As regards the compromise on the Railroad Bill, Mr. Hampton, Director of Farmers' National Council, has written to President! Wilson asking him to veto the Bill.
NEW U.S. MINISTER TO CHINA,
Washington, February 24.
The Government has received telegraphic advice from the former American Minister in Peking to the effect that China should not throw herself into the net by negotiating directly with Japan, but have the matter held over for the time being. Yung Kwai, the Chinese Minister in Washington, has also wired that although the
The correspondent of the Associated Press understands that Mr. United States has not taken part in the meeting of the League of Charles R. Crane, of Chicago, who was director of the National Bank Nations, the Shantung question will be dealt with at the Peace of the Republic, will succeed Dr. Rainach as Minister to China. Mr. Conference in Europe favourably to China.
Crane was appointed to the same post in 1909, but resigned before assuming duties.
a razor blade which he picked Duke of Hesse, whose name is Paris, Feb. 13. The Grand
but be put it, on second thoughts, criminals, accompanied by his into his pocket.
children, several Generals and The defendant was remanded many other noted persous, has in custody.
fled to Holland.
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MORE WARDERS. · ́
Since the recent incident of prisoners breaking from the local Gaol and murdering two warders, the gaol staff has been increased by the enrolment of six new warders.
In addition to these mer, eight privates from the Garrison are elso acting as warders.
DON'T FORGET.
NEW PARLIAMENT OPENS.
Shanghai, March 2.
FIRE IN U.S. SHIPYARD.
New York, February 25.
The new Parliament's opening ceremony took place at A serious fire broke out in Messrs. Jacobs' shipyard in City 9am yesterday. One hundred and thirty members of the two Island and the shifting wind helped it to spread. The yachts Sham- Houses were present. Addresses were made by the representatives rock and Vanitie were saved, but several other Yachts were of the President and the State Department..
burned.
ROBERT HIRNE
SIR ATICELAND GEDDES
BRITISH CABINET CHANGES.
According to a telegram to hand yesterday, Sir, Robert Horne, Minister of Labour, is likely to succeed Sir Anekland Geddes at the Board of Trade, on the appointment of the latter as Briärh Ambassador to the United States
TO-DAY.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
p.m.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Flower Show at Botanical Gardens-First Day.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
p.m.
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5.
Flower Show at Botanica Gardens-Second Day.
Theatre Royal Boxing |nament -9.15 pm