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69092 壹拜禮 號五十月三英港香
MONDAY, MARCH 15. 1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
ANOTHER BYE-ELECTION.
COALITION UNIONIST RETURNED.
6,727 3,443.
London, March 9. The Horncastle bye-election resulted as follows:--
Captain Hotchkin (Coalition Unionist) $,140 Mr. Pattinson (Liberal) Mr. Holmes (Labour)... [At the last election the figures were: Lieut. Col. Weigall (Coalition Ut cnist), 8,826; Mr. S. Pattinson (Liberal). 7,433. There were only two r.ndidates. Ed. H.A.T.)
THE TURKISH SITUATION.
BRITISH WARSHIPS AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
London. March 9.
The British naval concentration at Constantinople is now equi- valent to two Battle Squadrons. It includes the Ramillies, Revenge, Resolution, Royal Oak and Royal Sovereign, of the First Battle Squadron, and the Marlborough, Benbow. Empress of India and Ajax, of the Fourth Battle Squadron.
A NEW MINISTRY.
Constantinople. March 9. Salih Pasha, lately Minister of Marine, has been called on to form a Cabinet which it is understood will be of a neutral character, similar to the preceding Ministry.
FLYING TO JAVA.
DUTCH AVIATORS' PLANS,
MORE U. S. RESERVATIONS,
RIDDLING THE PEACE TREATY.
BE SINGLE COPY: 10 CTS.
$35 PER ANNUM,
THE DEPORTED BRITISHER.
A DEFENCE FUND?
HONGKONG'S TRADE AND SHIPPING.
INTERESTING-FIGURES FOR 1919.
ANDERSEN MEYER & CO.LTD.
"TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, o demand, to-day was da/114.
THE WEATHER. We have received the following for publication ---
The Trade and Shipping Re- 30.05. Temperature 2 p.m.53. Forecast Cloudy. Barometer: Washington, Mark 9.
Sir, We have read with interest turns, of Hongkong for the year Humidity 9 p.m. -58. The Senate has adopted by 49 votes to 36 the reservation on the your editorial in last night's issue 1919, jual issued by Messrs. Peace Treaty under which the limitation of armaments does not entitled: "The Deported Bri-Noronha and Company give a bind the United States without the ratification of Congress, and tisher." If your statement be clear reffes of the growing nature the United States reserve the right to increase armaments correct, and we must assume that of the Colony's trade. Compiled without the consent of the Council of the League of Nations, when-it is, another very grave injustice jointly by the Statistical Branch BRITISH SHIPPING ever America is threatend with invasion or engaged in war.
has been done in this Colony of the Imports and Exports The Senate also adopted by 44 votes to 28 a reservation under You have very fully and Department and by the Harbour which the United States will permit the subjects of a Covenant-clearly set forth the story. Master's Department, the book breaking State to conduct business with Americans, and also re- It is not, : of course, should prove to be of great value adopted by 44 votes to 27 the reservation refusing assent to the the first time that such a thing Labour sections of the Treaty,
SHIPPING PASSENGER RATES..
ADVANCE IN RATES FORECASTED.
London, March 9. The Times says that in addition to the anticipated increase in freight rates it is expected that passenger rates in certain cases which are not indicated are likely to be advanced. It is pointed out Some large passenger lines are said to be working at a loss at that the rates were fixed when coal was about half its present price.
present.
THE RUSSIAN SITUATION,
PROFOSED INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION.
POSITION OF LOCAL
COMPANIES.
to merchants. for by a simple system of reference almost any detail connected with the Colony's In the annual review of Syren trade can be quickly ascertained. and Shipping is a table showing Not only is each particular article British fleets of over 50,000 tons of commerce detailed, but the gross. The Furness Line leads, country of its origin and its followed by the British India, and destination are clearly indicated. third on the list is the Holt Line, This is only the second volume with 81 vessels of 567,000 tons. of annual trade returns published. The P. & 0. comes fifth with 65 but it marks a distinct improve-vessels of 554,000 tons, and the
ment on last year's.
next Eastern-line is the. China figures too closely, for the grand list, and having 64 vessels of There is no need to go into Navigation Co., being 34th on the
Both quantities and values are Indo-China (42nd) having totals speak for themselves. 122,000 tons. Other lines are the 40 shown, but as the figures given vessels of 94,000 tons; the Ben are in sterling, it is as well. to Line (52nd) 19 ressels, 71,000 remember that the rate of ex- tons; and Larrinaga (55th) 14 change in Jannary was 3/4d. and vessels, 69,000 tons. The ton- rose to over 5,0d. by the end of nage, figures given include vessels the year.
building.
has happened in the Empire, but since all parts of the Empire have joined in a war ostensibly fought in the interest of freedom, British ipstice, and a square deal general- is, and since the war has been won by all of us on that issue, why, it is time that any recrudes- cence of Prussianism among folk who speak English should be squelched. And nothing comes of stopping at mere editorial pro- tests, however eloquent and con- Wild Man of the Chinu Mail vincing they may be. As the
would say: The Peniandrums do not give a dam!
So then we, as three Canadians, make this offer: If you will get six Englishmen and one Scotch- man to join us (that will be the equivalent of twenty Britishers) In the summaries it is shown and we will pay our share, what- that the total value of imports ever it be. to wire a fee to some was £90,651,708, of which British barrister. unafraid at £22,592,820 was treasure. Imports. Shanghai, to immediately take from places in the British Empire the case in hand for Mr. Charles totalled
£19,746,010, America Alexander, institute habeas corpus being next with £17,759,011 (of proceedings, and find out which over £9,000,000 wa whether .or no his story be treasure); French Indo-China was kong has returned from Pakhoi.
The Bishop of Victoria Hong true. If this 1187 be a third with £13,557,271; China He visited Pakhoi and Liemchow
Britisher, be fring-boat with Holls-Royce engines. The time allowed for the to investigate the labour question. A telegram will be sent to the be set free--that is all there is to Japan fifth with £9,557,777. As which, was in the Chapel of the abould fourth with £12,580,880; and and held confirmations, one of light is thirty days. They have divided the journey into twenty-six Soviet authorities in Russia informing them of the Councils pro it. We do not expect any assis compared
posals and asking if they are prepared to give the Commission all tance from Australians in this show an increased value
1918 imports Lepe: Hospital, where 15 lepers facilities to accomplish its mission.
Colony, for theyhavi apparently £30,032.433, but in looking at will to-morrow' pride sovar the of were confirmed. The Bishop become as crazily unfair and un- this figure one has to count the annual meting of the Bible. British toward alleged Red sus-higher exchange. |pects as have even the Americans
Society at 5.15, at the Heleas Exports also show a big in-May Institute. He is to spend themselves the most unfair of crease. The total value all peoples when their mobs get £103,942,934, of which £16,207,858 where there an many candidates next week-end in Tsang Tsing, going.
was treasure. Exports to places for confirmation. We enclose our cards, and you in the British
During Holy Empire may call on us for our contri-valued at £18.993,145, whereas will give addresses in Hongkong. were week (March 28th to April 3) he tributions to the Alexander De-China absorbed no less The French Chamber of Deputics yesterday passed a Bill fence Fund whenever you are £52,812,380, over 50 per cent. of extending the rights of Trade Unions to possess property, and a Billready. amending miners' retiring pensions.
London, March 9. According to the 7 Lieutenants Backer and Palther, who are dying from Amsterdam to dava for the Dutch Government's prize, state that they have chosen a route Brest, Marseilles and Naples, not calling at Pisa. Rome and Egypt will not be visited, as they are flying to Basra direct from Cyprus. Moreover, they will follow the coastal route throughout, flying round the whole length of the Indian Coast. The airmen have decided to use a Vickers
stages, the average distance apart being 400 miles.
BRITISH AIR FORCE ESTIMATES.
A BIG REDUCHON.
1
London, March 9.. The Air Force Estimates for 1920-21 provide for an expenditure of £21,569.300 and 29.730k men, compared respectively with £54,308,500 and 150,000 men for 1919-20.
BRITISH ARMY ON THE RHINE.
A CHANGE IN THE COMMAND.
London, March 9. General Sir William Robertson has relinquished the Command of the British Rhine Army and has been succeeded by Lieut. General Sir Thomas Napier Morland.
BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.
London, March 9.
£170.500,000 and exports amounting to £86,000.000, being increases of £63,750,000 and £39,000,000 respectively compared with February
1919.
Paris, March 14. The third meeting of the Council of the League of Nations adopted resolutions to provide for the appointment of a Commission of ten members chosen by the Council, each of whom will be assisted by two advisers. Two of these members, one an employer of labour and the other a workman, will be proposed by the International Labour Bureau. The resolution Adds that the International Bureau may, if thought desirable. send the Commission to Russia specially
FRENCH LEGISLATION.
IMPORTANT BILLS INTRODUCED.
Paris, March 12.
The Amnesty Bill in celebration of the election of President Deschanel was laid on the table. This measure does not apply to plots against the State or the inciting of soldiers to disobey orders, In the Army and Navy, the amnesty will annul all punishments except those inflicted for desertion and other very serious offences. The Government laid also on the table a Bill to provide credits for the re-establishment of a French Embassy to the Holy See.- Harus.
FRENCH REVENUE RETURNS.
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Paris, March 12.
barn
Yours etc:
THREE CANADIANS. Hongkong, March 14, 1920.
with
was
the total. To Japan was sent
DAY BY DAY.
goodis valuing £9,837,404-more Mr. J. T. Shaw is holding "a than she sent to French Indo-week's sale of shoes. It is seldom China went £8.747,845; and the that this store follows the fashion United States of America con- of having periodical or annual sumed £1,876,946. As compared sales. There is a large assortment with last year the exporta show of boots and shoes, many of which an increase value of £34,008,960. cannot be obtained in the market Taking imports and exports at double the prices they are together it will be seen that the offered. The goods sre not shop made enquiries to-day Colony's total trade was of the soiled, being brand-new and con- from the authorities regarding value of £194,594,642, which com- there was a big stream of pur stitute astounding value. To-day the case of the British subject
THE GOVERNMENT VIEW.
We
pares with £130,553,309, or 80
who FE, S deported increase of £64,041,333. In his chasers and the probability is that from Australia to Russia, as to introductory note Commander C. all the shoes offered for sale will The figures in the collection of French revenue for 1920 show deportation. We learnt that his
whether they acquiesced in his W. Beckwith, R.N., the Superin- be cleared by to-morrow, Those big increases. During February, indirect taxes and monopolies case had come before the Police. of goods entered for local con-in footwear will be advised to tendent,points oot that the amount who wish to pick up real bargains The Board of Trade returns for February show imports totalling brought Frs. 794,044,800 which is Frs. 215,129,500 above the estimat-and that it had nothing to sumption is very small indeed seize this opportunity.
For the first two months of 1920, the revenue exceeded the estimates kong ed amount and Fr. 342,638.000 above the revenue for February, 1919. do with the Government. Hong- compared with the volume of by Frs. 472,496,400 and was Fr. 692,244,000 over the corresponding steamer
is the place where
lines change, and, Practically speaking the whole trade passing through the Port. period of last year. Haros,
therefore, the Government has trade is transhipment with the to handle various passports. The exception of the raw materials authorities bave to do this under absorbed by the local industries of the Passport Regulations, because shipbuilding, cigar and cigarette FRENCH "RUGGER" VICTORY.
these Regulations do not permit manufacture, tin and sugar re- people coming here unless the fining, and rope making, Almost Fortune smiled on the French Rugby footballers at Parc des is is in order. In this case, the whole of the resulting pro Princes, Auteuil, yesterday. The French Army fifteen, in the it is argued, it was not the ducts re-exported. presence of the President and the British Ambassador and a crowd duty of the Hongkong Govern-
points to 6.- Hacus,
STRIKE DANGER AVERTED.
London March 9. The Transport Workers' Conference mentioned on the 4th inst. Hasdecided to refer the disputed matter to the decision of Industrial Courts. The probable hearing will be on March 24. The danger of strike action is removed.
DEARER BREAD. "
London. March 9. It is estimated that the quarter loaf will rise at least 1d. and will cost a.shilling in consequence of the raising of the price of flour.
FUTURE OF BESSARABIA.
London, March 9. The Supreme Council has assigned Bessarabia to Roumanía.
THE BERLIN INCIDENT.
Berlin, March 9.
The Foreign Minister has expressed regret to the French Charge d'Affaires for the Joachim affair and has promised that the culprits shall be punished.
NEW SWEDISH CABINET.
Stockholm, March 9,
M. Branting has been entrusted with the formation of a Cabinet.
Paris, March 12.
of nearly 39,000, defeated the British Army team by a margin of 15 ment to re-try the deportee's There is also a note having re-
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.'
DENIKIN STILL FIGHTING.
London, March 11. Denikin has driven back the Bolshevists who were attempting to break his centre, but was compelled to with. draw his left wing eighty miles south of Hostov, while on the right wing the Bolshevists advanced within twenty miles of the all-important Rostov-Petrov railway.
INQUIRY INTO RUSSIAN CONDITIONS.
London, March 11.
The third meeting of the Council of the League of Na- tions to be held at Paris on March 12 will appoint the Com- mission of Enquiry which is proceeding to Rusia early in April. It is noteworthy that twelve of the thirteen nations who have not signed the Treaty of Versailles but who were invited to join the League have definitely accepted
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case was
an
of
Cas2. As far as the authorities ference to the declarations inade here knew, the
by merchants of weights, values, properly dealt with by the etc. and it is pointed out that Australian authorities. The de- greater care should be taken, "A portee could have challenged the regrettable number of erroneous deportation order as to whether declarations of weight, value, etc it was constitutional under
were found to be embodied in the habeas corpus application.
1918 returns, the errore in one It was pointed out that when a case totalling over £250,000. It deportee is forwarded from any is hoped that merchants will rea- part of the world, he is not lise the valus allowed to land here unless his when declaring shipments. This papers entitle him to do so. This Department
means man's passport did not allow of checking the statements made, him to remain here, and the except by a procedure causing authorities dealt
with him great inconvenience to mor- according to the passport instruc- chants, and the value of the re- tions. It was if the local Government allowed be greatly lessened if necessary, argued that turns to the public generally will several undesirables to stay subsequent corrections here simply because Hongkong is
such magnitude."
has
accuracy
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are of
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DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p..
TO MORROW.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 5.15
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.
p.m
vessels
engaged .in foreign trade totalled 41,985 of 21,072,129 tons, as aginst 43,435, of 16,955,332 tons in 1918. The ocean going vessels totalled 9,139 of 14,467,847 tons (32.4 per cont.
of this tonnage baing Britiab);
tons. There are interesting tables. this showing an increase over last year of 2,461 vessels and 5,222,378
for perusal.
It is a well-known fact that the figures for the first two months of this year are even better than
last year and everything points. those fur the corresponding of to a growing volume of trade.
In conclusion one can only say,
a changing place, the Colony would have any number of them.
SHIPPING. The Government assumes that the Australian authorities are com- shown that the total shipping Dealing with shipping it is patent to interpret their laws, entering and clearing was 649,- They might have deported this 168 vessels, of 35,615,169 tons, man as an undesirable allen. The which, a compared with 1918, that the book just published Government here is powerless to shows an increze of 60,627 should occupy a place on every re-open the base, say the author vessels of 6,096,980 tons. These merchant's table. It is fasnack. ities.
figures include all shipping. The Jet $3.