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TUESDAY, MAY 1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
FOSTERING THE BRITISH SPIRIT.
IRISH UNREST.
THE FAR EAST AND EDUCATION.
London, May 1.
LAND AGITATION SPREADING.
MORE TROOPS, -
ARMS FOR SINN FEINERS.
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London, May 3
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FLEECING TOURISTS:
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DENNISTON CO.
LAST NIGHTS PLAY.
ELECTRIC CO.
DIVIDEND AND BONUS.,
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The Denniston Players" wers At the forthcoming innust highly successful last night with meeting of the Hongkong Electric The Woman in Room 13." If Co., Ltd., to be held on May Bod play staged by the Company, and commend a dividend of $5.35 per was the second melodramatic the Board of Directors will re- it gave Miss Warda Howard | share and a bonus of 75.osats per 19 ing her histronic abilities. The another opportunity for display-share.
touch of correct emotjan to invest play lacked in sestain parts that it with realism. It was not a ROWDY WANCHAL powerful as "The Third Degree." |“The Woman in Room 13" is the work of Samuel Shipman,
MORE CASES OF bas come into
pro- minence s the
DRUNKENNESS. co-author of "Friendly Enemies, and
has other successes, and Mar Marvin, much drink going
ho is the author of "the House chai· -Intely. of Glass" and
Cheating stance of the remark Cheaters."
The plot tells the of the Magistraten when story of a misunderstood woman before him this morning soyaral who divorced her husband to cases of "drunk and incapal marry another and is later caught preferred against hiêmbers of the in the meshes of a scheming orww of the tonnagori Aloeški rogue. She escapes from the net,In yesterday's imaS HE THRO for her husband kills the man how some of thứng who meant to betray her. The americans were end Court room scene is most striking. It shows the trial of the scoured was through a screen. What is de:} clared to be the use for the first time on any stageofthedictapkana
RICKSHA COOLIE
The ability of our London, May 5.
rieksha A Report has been issues by the Committee appointed by the There are indications that the land agitation in Western Ireland and fixing upon him as the victim jcoolies in recognising the tourist Foreign Office to consider means by which to foster a greater spirit is rapidly spreading. Cattle-driving and other forms of intimidation for their business propensities of solidarity anong British communities in foreign countries and to jare occurring daily, despite the presence of the police and has been remarked upon. There make British idex's more generally known and appreciated by military. Large and small holders are equally affected. foreign nations. The Report incidentally mentions that in conse- agitators openly boast that the coming figh: for the land will be to-days which proved that the The was a case before the Magistrats quence of protests by Britishers that their children born abroad are the biggest for some time.
coolies make it deprived of British Nationality under the Act passed in 1914, The chief causes for the unrest are that the country is full of rule to demand exorbitant farea an invariable the Home Office is considering modifications for discussion at the young men who were unable to emigrate during the war and the when they have tourists to deal next Imperial Conference, whose concurrence to the changes is shortage of available land. necessary. The Report favours voluntary as against compulsory Last evening armed and masked men invaded the Cork Tele- registration of Britishers abroad and favours subsidies for the graph Office, some threatening the watchman while others searched. Ellis, a visitar to the Colony, At 12.40 p.m. yesterday. Mr. J. establishment and maintenance of British schools to which, the office. They finally escaped in a motor car with many engaged a ricksha at the Char-who furthermore, foreign pupils might be attracted. Investiga- [documents.
tarod Bank to go to a tailor's tions regards schools show they are warranted im-
sbop. When Mr. Ellis returned, mediately in China and Egypt. It is suggested that the Education Department of India should carry out enquiries in the Far East. Two Cavalry Regiments stationed at Tidworth have been ordered having been to the tailor, be garO to the place he started from, after The Report favours the establishment of British Chambers of Com- to be in readiness to proceed to Ireland.
the coolie 10 cents, which is merce and patriotic societies with public spirited objects and such institutions as "The Alliance Francais.”
double the legal fare for the It does not recommend
journey, which did not take more subsidising British newspapers although the latter, well-managed,
than eight minutes.
The money may do much good. All possible encouragement and support should be given the British Blni industry, and also the Boy Scout and Girl
refused by the ricksha coalie, Guide movements.
who tised his charge at the ex- orbitant sum of 20 cents, and even went to the extent of sairing hold of the European by his jacket. It was then that Mr. Ellis refused to pay anything, and gate the man into custody.
This sort of thing. Mr. Ellis explained at the Police Court per-dozen times since he had been this morning, had occurred a in the Colony, and that was only three days. His object in bringing the charge was to put a stop to the practice of fliecing tourists making an example of this ceolie.
The Magistrate (M. N. I Smith) indicted on the delinquent fine of $5, or ten days' imprison.
FRENCH RAILWAY STRIKE.
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
London. May 2. Reports with regard to the railway strike in France are some- what contradictory. Early news indicated a complete fasco, but it was subsequently stated that only 13,000 out of 43,000 railwaymen were on duty.
The Executive of the General Confederation of Labour has sum- moned the seamen, dockers and miners to strike on May 3 in sup- port of the railwaymen.
AS APPEAL TO SEAMEN.
Paris. May 3 The railwaymen have so far shown little willingness to comply with the orders of-the extremists. On Sunday services, wora practically normal.
The Government has taken most vigorous precautions in view of possible trouble to-day. The Under Secretary for Shipping in a Proclamation to ships" offers, crews and dockers declares that despite the call for a complete general strike on May 1 a very small minority of railwaymen have struck, because it is understood that the movement is purely revolutionary. He expresses the conviction that the seamen will refuse to be dragged into the movement, the only consequence of which will be to increase the present difficulties and the cost of living.
FIGHTING THE BOLSHEVIKS.
A NEW MOBILISATION ORDERED.
Losdon. May 2. The Russian Sovie: Government has ordered a new mobilisation owing to the position on the Polish front.
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MORE POLISH SUCCESSES.
Waraw, May 2. A communique says that the enemy is retreating in disorder. An enemy brigade bas surrendered with 32 guns. The Poles broke the enemy line north of Wininca and captured 8.900 prisoners and
Ien guns.
A RAILWAY STRIKE MATTER.
LEADER'S REBUKE TO MEN.
London, May 2.
London, May 3 The Daily Express says the police are investigating the disap. pearance of arms and ammunition from various military centres in London. It is believed they are being smuggled to Ireland for the use of Sinn Feiners.
A SHAM BILL
London. May. 3.
The Nationalist members of the House of Commons have issued a statement announcing their refusal to participate in further discussions on the Home Rule Bill, which "attempts to break up a nation as indestructible as any in Europe by the offer of Sham Parliaments.”
The signatories denounce the repeal of the 1911 Bill a fidious crime against good faith between nations.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S ILLNESS.
London, May 3, Mr. Lloyd George is somewhat better but is still confined to his
Toom.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
U.S. SENATORS AND SHANTUNG.
Shanghai, May 3,
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed a special com. mittee to welcome the U.S. Senators whose object in coming to China is said to be to investigate the Chinese attitude in regard to the Shantung question.
A CANTONESE PROTEST.
Shanghai, May 3.
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learing on Thursday by the The Hon. Sir Paul Chater is Empress of Russia. He will be away for nine months and will combine business with pleasure Sir Paul is going to San Francisco New York and London.
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e Eght after a long wall of the occurs in the second act of the men was before the fud Chantie bottleTo-day segarüfather play, and it is one of the most osannquence of being disco ran thrilling in the whole of the fourfed by the Police giving eat to acts.
thair araberant spirits in the To-night there will be a repèsi strests. performance of that grekkapoon ~B, MeGranley, who was belier- Up in Mabel's Room" "whlab od by the Poliós to have deserteck drew crowded home on the hit me Amerika, which | Company's opening night, s
To-night marks the second was found in an incapable: state staging of "Up In Mabel's in Queen's Road East in the early Room", which, it will be remem-hours of this morning. He was bered, was the opening play draw.in fact dosing peacefully under ing a packed boose. Owing to the verandah, and when brought the insistent demands of the to the Police Station was found theatre going public, Mr. Dennis-in possession of several pieces of ton has been obliged to put this clothing which were proved to the bookings give promise of a Taiyo-Street. In consequence piece on the board to-night, and have been taken from a house at bumper bouse to-night. The play of this discovery a charge of is full of the most amusing larceny was brought against situations, full of clever lines and McGrinley, who at the Police will afford a most delightful Court this morning, stated that evening. The
play literally be had no idea how the clothing bristles with homourous incidents came to be stuffed inside his which crop up in rapid succes-trousers pocket. He wi sion. Not a dull moment is thoroughly drunk at the time of Govern rollicking acts. In abort, the fan be know about it meat's terms for reclaiming is fast and furious from the very Praya East,
Inspector Kent sald that he did The Hongkong word "go" and all on account of not believe McGranley had any Land Investmoant and
Agency of a delicate bit of feminene intention of stealing the clothing. A report from the Chinese Minister in Rome states that a meet-ese and Europeans ate largely velope into a chemise hunt in amonating to $36, which belonged Company and a number of Chin-lingerie. The play gradually de- the fact being that's sum of money ing of the representatives of the Allied nations will be opened in interested in the scheme. Brussels on 20th May in connection with some amendments to the Germany Treaty, and that the German representative will be asked to make a declaration.
A resolution has been passed by a general meeting of the Canton commubity in Peking laying a strong protest with the, Government against the cession of Kinebow and Limchow, in Kwangtong, to Kwangsi Province, and requesting all the Provinics! holders called for this afternoon allowed to creep into the three his arrest and that was all that Assemblies to support the protest.
ALLIES AND THE TREATY.
Shanghai, May 3.
RUSSO-JAPANESE FIGHTING.
Shanghai, May 3.
The eating of the marine lot
is to consider
the
which those "on" and "off" the to him, was found on his person. atage will be active participants. That showed that he had no need Last week's health retorn shows | the latter, of course, being passive to commit a larceny. eight cases of cerebro-spinal spectators. Miss Wards Howard, Mr. Hutchison (to the defend- fever (three fatall three is an irrestible "Mabel,” bubbling|ant)-You must be careful. You small-pox (two fatal), two of over with life, sad with mische might get into serious trouble on plague (both fatal). 1#0
of viouness. The play is well worth account of this case; 85 or sevsa
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The Government has received a report from Harbin to the effect enteric fever (one fatal) and one seeing a second time. that severe fighting is going on between Russian and Japanese of puerperal fever (non-fatal). All soldiers in Chita and that Japanese reinforcements are being were Chinese excepting A Conference of South Wales railwaymen. representing 10,000 continually despatched to that place.
British case each of small-pox workers, decided to continue the strike until the minimum of £6
and enteric. There were five weekly is granted.
deaths from influenza (all Chinese).
The Railwaymén's Leader, Mr. Thomas, speaking at Derby, emphatically condemned the above strike policy, and urged the adoption of English methods of warfare, fighting fair and openly, He asked the railwaymen to distinguish between amereby and democracy,
MAY DAY IN PARIS.
SO SERIOUS INCIDENTS.
London, May 3.
May Day in Paris ended without serious incident. There were about fifty arrests, of whom thirty-five were detained. Complete calm prevails in the provinces.
THE CASUALTIES.
Paris, May 2.
The latest news from the Paris Police is that the casualties on the 1st totalled 131, of whom 28 are seriously injured.
-THE PRINCE-IN NEW ZEALAND. ------
OVATIONS AT ALL STATIONS.
Auckland, May 2. The railway strike has ended, and the Prince will carry out his tour of the North Island by railway as originally arranged.
New Plymouth, May 2. The Prince of Wales has arrived. He was ovated at all the stations on the whole route from Auckland.
AN. ATHLETIC RECORD.
- Philadelphia, May 2. Avan inter-Collegian athletic meeting, the two-mile relay ISCO Joint Oxford-Cambridge team The time, 1 minutes
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
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MAY DAY PRECAUTIONS IN AMERICA.
New York. Max L Federal authorities have taken extraordinary recautions to prevent May Day demonstrations. Special guards are at all public baildings, railroad terminals and churches against which hostile radical sentiments are thought to exist. Special preparations were also taken to protect Justice Weeks on Monday when Jim Larkin was bronht before him for sentence; forty "plainclothes men" besides sa unusual cumber of uniformed policemen were stationed inside and oatside the courtroom,
A message from Hartford says the National Goard and police were called out at two in the morning to guard the State House Municipal Buildings, electric light plant and bridge owing to information that the Radicals intended to Glow them up..
OPPRESSED CHINESE.
Washington, May-1 Forty thousand Chinese in Mexico have petitioned the State Department for permission to cross into the United States in the event of their lives being threatened by Mexican revolutionists. The matter is under advisement.
GERMANY AND THE EAST.
Berlin, May 1 The staff of the German embassies to Peking and Tokio have left Hamburg aboard a Japanese steamer Ambassador Solf follows later.
BIG GOLD SEIZURE.
Rangoon, May-
On the arrival of a stcamer from Chine and the Straite the Customs seised over Afteen thousand pounds slednezzare
SELLING SWEETS ON SUNDAY.
At Leighton Buzzard recently Gertrude Mande Anderson. confectioner. was fined 10s. for welling sweets on Sunday, and Mr. Graham, who prosecuted, said that the Sunday Observance Act was not a dead letter, and shopkeepers could not get off by paying a 55. fine. Customers could be proceeded against for siding and abetting.
days.
James Grey, another American THE CANTON SEASON. who was bailed out at the Wan- The visit of the Denniston with being drunk and incapable. chai Station after being charged Players to Craton at the begin-had bis bail confiscated by non- ning of next week should serve appearance at the Police Court to break the monotony in the to-day when his case was called. life of the European in Canton. Another American arraigned The Denniston Company will for a similar offence was fined 85 appear
Mooday in by Mr. N. L. Smith. Canton,
"Up opening with in Mabel's Room," followed by "Friendly Enemies" and "Nightie Night."
The repertorie for Canton has been well-arranged, and the plays are the pick of the whole bunch. Light, frothy, and bubbling with wit, all these plays
THE WEATHER. are in the first-class and there is not an iota of doubt that the reception accorded the Company 29.80. Temperature. 2 p.m. 71
Forecast:-Rain. Barometer: at Canton will be most hearty. Humidity 2 p.m.-93.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Oën Correspondents.)
SHANGHAI RACES.
Shanghai, May 3. Henry Morriss pony Pennyfold was the winner of the Criterion Stakes (the chief race of the opening day at the Shanghai Meeting). The pony established a record for the distance, finishing the mile in 2.01 minutes.
THE ITALIAN AVIATORS.
Shanghai, May 3.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 4a./81⁄4ád.
DON'T FORGET.
-TO-DAY Reynolds Denpiston Co. in "Up in Mabel's Room."-9.15 p.m.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 8.15
P-in.
TO-MORROW.
Reynolds Denniston Co, Theatre Royal ⠀
Bishop and Mrs, Lander, át Home nt Helens May Institute 4.30 pan.
Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 2.15.
FRIDAY, MAY 18 Entertainment; RATHBAN
The Aero Club banquet is now fixed for Tuesday. Tong Shaop.m. Yi and the Italian Consul General will be the chief speakers. The Chinese official dinner, will be on Thursday, with Commander T. S. plek julemine otutzen szhibition here, fearing the serodrome.The Isl
Chu representing Peking giving a welcome speech Ferrarin is not 9:15p