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SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 11. 1920..
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.
& TURF ROMANCE.
CALIGULA'S ST. LEGER VICTORY.
BOLSHEVIK OFFER.
MŲ VI
TO BUY ENGLISH NEWSPAPER.
were
日九廿月七
THE UNIVERSITY.
GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL EXPENDITURE.
ALSO TO CONTRIBUTE $1,000,000 TO ENDOWMENT FURD.
SINGLE COPT: 10 679. $36 PER ANNUM.
GOOD NEWS FOR HOME-GOERS.
BLUE FUNNEL LINER COMING EAST,
GE MOTORS
STOWAWAYS.
CANADIANS AND
AMERICANS'IN COURT.
Harry Walker, 17; Willmer Hongkong people going Home Williamson, 13; Charles W. London, September 10.
on leave next year will be interest-Xurier, 17; Jack Willing "p London, September 9.
As regards the recent wireless disclosures concarding the
ed to hear that there is-every pro-Frank Simmons, 26; and Joe Caligula's victory in the St. Leger is another romance of the turf.
Daily the
Herold, which financing
20; werd [bability of one of the magnificent | Walls,
obarged The win was, remarkable because he is a son of Tetrarch, whose Bolsheviks
the Daily Herald BOW admits that
AND MEET $570,000 IN DEBTS. Blue Funnel Australian pamenger before Mr. R. O. Hutchison this other progeny has hitherto failed to win races exceeding a mile immediately denied,
its of
been offered Mr. Meynell, hás Directors,
finers being available in the early morning with being stowawKYS smile and three-quarters, one course, whereas St. Leger course is
* meeting.
The following appears in the part of 1921. This vessel is the on the Admiral Lina Wawalona Caligula was last week-end purchased by Mathurdass Gocaldas.and has accepted £75,000 from Russia and that
* Anchises, of 10,045 tons, and which arrived bars ymlarday ab best-known native owner in India, at a price of £3,000 of shareholders has been called to consider whether the paper GORET Anal Gazelle
he is expected to leave Hongkong afternoon from Manila. Goruldas bas never seen the horse as the belongs to a sect which is should accept it. The Herald saks its readers whether the money
With reference to Government for London sometime during The accused bad nothing to should be accepted, and adds that the offer is a magnificent forbidden to cross the ocean.
demonstration
and Notification No. 457 of the 3rd February next. Wa bear that say in reply to the charge. Will- of real working-class solidarity, its acceptance would complete a notable episode in International September, 1920, concerning the bookings are already being made iamson told the bizgistrais sast Socialism. The Herald further paints out that increasing costs of preliminary report of the Univer- by this boat,
ha was looking out for an opport- production and the political shyness of advertisers will make it sity Commission, the Government
There will shortly be in portunity of going to Java. necessary to double the price of the Hereld without this Russian gold. is now in a position to announce from Shanghai the a. Achilles, a The prosecuting Police Offcer the intended measures for dealing now Blue Funnel boat, which has stated that two of the sospeed",
the financial situation just compisted her maiden trip to wars Canadians, the others being already published.
the East. She is due to leave Americans. The Commission recommends here for London on the 18th The accused wars résured to that the Government should instant. Of 11,426 tons, abe Izjthe American Consul, and be assume financial responsibility to the biggest Blus Funnel boat that saked that the Court, dual with an extent suficient to carry on has so far been in Hongkong. them before he sent them back to the work of the University effici.
Manila.
WRANGEL'S LATEST MOVE.
TO EVACUATE KUBAN REGION.
London, September 9. Interviewed by a Russian newspaper, General Wrangel said in wiew of the change in the attitude of the Allied Poweraand the victory of the Foles he mus; concentrate his forces in the north of the Pro- vince of Tanrids so as to be able to act in the direction of the west. "In consequence of this we are evacuating the Kuban region, where our troops, far from having suffered defeat, have beaten two Red Divisions, taken 9.000 prisoners, captured eight guns and increased
bsir effective forces two and a half times.
MORE IRISH MURDERS.
SINN PEIN M. 1. ARRESTED,
THE STARVING LORD MAYOR.
SUDDENLY BECOMES WEAKER.
London, September 9.
with
ently and proposes that the
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The
EXCHANGE CONTRACT CASE.
His Worship said that the sccused had stowed away E Manila and that was the last place where they wanted to go to. The Police Officer replied that the Consul did not know where to send them.
An officer from the Wawalona: told the Court that the scensed
The accused made a statement
It is stated that the Mayor of Cork has suddenly weakened and Government should contribute is in continuous pain. The doctor declares that only his extraordin- not less than $1,000,000 to the ary vitality is keeping him alive. Visitors are forbidden to con-Endowment Fund, as well
largely increasing its present verse with the patient.
Mr. Lloyd George yesterday, in an interview, declared that yearly grant of $20,000. unconditional release was impossible. The Government bold Commission is of opinion that proof that the so-called Republican Army, and in particular the reorganisation is required to LOCAL BANK'S BIG CLAIM. Brigade of which Mr. McSwiney was Brigadeir, was actively concern-secure the proper managementand
effective control of the Univer- Judgment for $9,429.85 คม stowed themselves away and ed in Police murders, eighty Police having been done to death.
Meanwhile, Sinc. Fein has not replied to Mr. Lloyd George's sity's affairs; and particularly given this morning in favour of kept themselves concealed until
Industrielle do that, as concerns money matters, the Banque
the ship had left Manila. Then offer of release conditional on the murders ceasing.
by the Acting Chief
one of the accused gave himself London, September 9.
The Premier has pointed out that the Cabinet is faced with two strong Finance Committee Chine
up in the afternoon, and the The case arose out of an ex-others followed his example the The terrible total of policemen murdered in Ireland was increased alternatives in its Irish policy either handing over the south to the should be appointed, consisting Justice (Mr. Justice Gompertz)
the Treasurer of the University, change contract made between following morning. today, when two were shot dead and one seriously wounded at Tullow Republican Army and leaving Ulster men to fight without interven-of (say) the Colonial Treasurer,
& Chinese mer- and ons shot dead at Galway railway station. The latter's com-ion, or to protect the men who are defending the flag.
the Chief Manager of the Hong-the Bank and panions returned the fire and killed three of the assailants. The
kong and Shanghai Bank, and a chant named Kin Cheong-chan, that they could not obtain em- representative of the Hongkong of 26. Des Voeux Road West, ployment in Manila, and were military are active both in Dublin and Londonderry and have effect- gi savoral arrests and seized a considerable number by rifles and
General Chamber of Commerce, the Bank claiming damages for forced to stow away to seek em- Ammunition, also seditious literature, Amongst the arrested is the
sitting with the Vice-Chancellor, breach of contract. The contract ployment slrewhere. Remark-
entered into Sinn Fein M. P. Mr. Callaghan, who was wounded when resisting
on Math Such matters as currículum rust was
ing that it was ̃ ̄\s*\\serious whereby the defendant af course be dealt with by the 2 od
matter to go on board the Vice-Chancellor and the academic agreed to deliver to the plaintiffs vessel without the permission of
£10,000 sterling on exchange de- the officers, the Magistrats In machinery of the University.
The Government agrees with livery at 5s. 13/8d. the delivery ficted a fine of $25 or one math's to be made by May 31st. The band labour each, on the accused. defendant failed to deliver and In the case of Frank Minar, the Bank suffered damages to the a Canadian who slowed away extent of $9,429,85.
on the Taisang, it was stated
quite ing indebtedness of about $500,000 structed by Mesars Deacon, number of young fellows like the in respect of the bank overdraft, Looker, Deacon and Harston) and about $70,000 in respect of represented the Bank and the accused were unable to obtain the deficit on Sinking Fund; that defendant was neither present nor
employment it shall provide the proposed sum represented.
T
THE PRINTING STRIKE.
DISOBEDIENT USION ERANCHES.
London, September 9.
In connection with the printing strike, in consequence of the
Manchester and Liverpool brauches repeatedly ignoring the
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
#From Ver than Correspondent.i
H. PAINLEVE.
LEAVES SHANGHAI FOR HOME.
Shanghai, September 11. M. Painleve, who has been advising the Chinese Government instructions of the Executive Committee to resuma Dormal about railroads and list been continuously feted, is sailing today conditions, the Typographical Association is advising the members for Marseilles on the Andre Lebon.
of other branches that they may seek work in Liverpool and Manchester. So tar there has not been any extension of the dispute,. and the employers are withholding the lock-out notices.
THE ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE,
LEANING. TOWER OF PISA ESCAPES.
London, September 9.
The area involved in the earthquake in Italy is 100 miles by 50 iniles. The authorities are concentrating on helping many bundreds of wounded and bonsing thousands of homeless people.
The famous leaning tower at Pisa almost miraculously escaped destruction. It was subjected to frightful cecillation but withstood the shocks because extensive foundation repairs have just been rompleted.
THE PRINCE'S HOMECOMING.
London, September 9.
The revised itinery of the Prince of Wales shows that he is due at the West Indies on September 14. leaves Bermuda on October 3, and is dus at Portsmouth on October 11.
GERMAN CHEQUE FOR FRANCE.
Berlib. September 9. The French Ambassador has received from the German Gor- eramanta che que for 100,000 francs as reparation for the attack on the French Consulate at Breslan.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking. September. 10.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondenta,/
STRAITS RICE CONTROL
Singapore, September 10. The Government has reduced the maximum price of rice from $1.26 to $1 per garlang. Other restrictions are also removed, but a measure of control is retained.
STRAITS VICTORY LOAN.
Singapore. September 10,
The Victors Loan has closed at $15,000,000.
RUBBER AGAIN WEAKER.
Singapore. September 10. Rubber is again weaker. Large amounts have been withdrawn
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
STRAITS PATRIOTISM.
London, Sept. 8.
these recommendations.
Subject accordingly to the ap proval of the Legislative Council, it has been decided that the When the case came on this that ho came from Manila Government shall meet the exist moming Mr. W. Drummond (in-where
large
Th's accused said that "he was figuring to go to Australia fram buro. Ho had found
of $1,000,000 for the Endowment Mr. Drammond explained the Fund, instead of the smaller claim to his Lords'ip, who gave a difficult matter to do amount of $250,000 which was judgment as stated above, together before provisionally promised: with costs.
and that it shall increase its yearly grant: with the intention
that the University shall not only
be freed from all present debts CHARTERED BANK-
and bave its past endowment) restored intact, but shall also be!
assured of an adequate income 14 PER CENT. DIVIDEND
of
The
so at Manila, and heard that by getting to the China coast be bad more chances of getting to his destination.
"But you went on board with- out your passage,"
‚"the Magistrate pointed out.
"That's because I bare not
the money to pay for a passage," replied Minar.
"Your were trying to to get to Austraila !"—"Yes, sir."
Accused also said that be hailed from " Seattle, U.S.A.”
Have you got any money? his Worship asked.
**I have SET.”
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Why did you not pay for
for the future. The Government will consequently require a power
local branch of the of final control over expenditure : sad, at least during the period of Chartered Bank has received the reorganisation, will be compelled following talegram from its to exercise a certain amount of London Office:
"The Directors of the Chartered general supervisina.
Bank of I. A. and China bave It is the hope and expectation declared an Interim Dividend for the Government, in thus the past balf year at the rate of guaranteeing the maintenance of 14 per cent. per annum free of your passage?" the University, that it will en-Income Tax" |courage contributions from other
sources, especially for further. expansions now unprovided for. And the Comariasion points out} that one of the most useful ways in which benefactors can help is |by the gift of special endowments Mr. Kirby, of the Chins Coast for professorships; only two of Officers' Guild, is again in Hong- which have hitherto been so sup kong ported,--the Taikoo Chair of
DAY BY DAY.
Engineering and the Ho Tang Messrs. Wiseman, Ltd., bave Chair of Surgery. These endow-declared a dividend of $4.00 per ments are urgently needed to share and placed $8,000 to enable the University to fulfill Reserve fund. completely the functions which it is its purpose to perform.
PIANO WHICHI FAMOUS MURICÏÀNS AUTOGRAPHED.
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In a bard-fought match last! evening at the V.R.C. batba, the RG.A. suffered defeat at the hands of the HLM.S. Ambrose by three goals to one.
A Treasury minute with regard to a proposal from the Board of the Straits Settlements to make a further war contribution of one million sterling in respect of the year 1920 and, if revenus permits, to continue the same contribution yearly, including the military contribution, states that the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes, after allowance is made for the defence contribution payable to Army A mandate will be proclaimed within a week or ten days at the tands, that the balance of the amount received by the Trazaary be paid to the National Debt Commissioners for cancellation of the War latest to the effect that the North and South are benceforth suited: Debt. The Lords of the Treasury again record their warsi apprecia-Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadems's at Laichikoksely, and independence is abolished. Mok Wing-sun and Yang Wing-tai will remain in the posts of Tachua and Lívil Governor in Canton tion of this further patriotic gift. respectively, whilst Sum Chun-bsun will be sypofated Superinten- deat of all the railways in the country with headquarters at Sbang- hai Admire: Lam Po-yik will be the Tuchun and Chan King-ming the Civil Governor of Fukien. The fate of Li Han-chi, the present Tuchun of Fukien is not known. Tong Chi-yno will be inspector of
three provinces Yunnan, Brechun and Shengi.
Shanghai, September 10.
NEW FRENCH LOAN,
New York, Bept: 8. The new hundred million dollar French loan mentioned yesterday As there are near the capital more than 20 million starving people, will run for twenty-five years with internet at eight per cent, the 10 million dollars appropriated by the Government from foreign will take the form of gold bonds and be a direct lian to the Famig loans are not sufficient for their relief, and it is now intended to Government France agrees to pay a minimum of four million four borrow 79 million dollars. It is said that the bank group will agree hundred thousand dollars annually for the first five years toward
the lasts an "oundition that the relief work be undertaken under the parchase of the bonds and to subsequently red Bumi, karen
ut me hundre. And fep For genment suspices;
"This money was given me by the officers of the ship as I went ashore this morning.
Aceased was fined 125, or one month's hard labour.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 49/234d.
DON'T FORGET
-TO-DAY.
TO-MORROW, Coronet Thasize-5.15 and 9.15 -5.15, 7.15
K. C. C. Open-air Concert-9 P.DL.
Coronet Theatre-#5.13 and 9.15 It is proposed to Tease for reclamation purposes further por- | p.m. At Christie's recently_the late tious of the foreshore and sea bed Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.15
New and 9.15 p.m. famons grand piano was sold for Kowlood Marine Lot No. 8, which 120 guineas. The piano, made by has an area of about 514,150 Broadwood, is of oak, with ivory square foot. The snnual-rental decorations. Inside the lid are in $4,425 and the upset, premium vallum panels, signed by famous $51,415. The leane will las for: 75 musicians – Tichaikowsky, Clara, years from 1st July, 185%, rinki Schumann, Púderewski; Kelbe (able for a further term of 24 years and vibert. it was decided to sell lese three days at a 38-"m the most separately, and this Crown Bent. The amón
quinnas, The seat is the premium and Crown. of oak, and on the back Str Alma subiect to ren
Glamistien Ese been
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