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NOTES & COMMENTS.
Hongkong's New Institute.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1920.
DAY BY DAY.
LIKE COBWEB3,
LAWS ARE
The meeting held last night for WHICH MAY CATCH SMALL FLIES, the purpose of giving considers- BUT LET WASPS AND HORNETS
BREAK THROUDB-Seift. tion to the question of erecting a big European Y.M.C.A. institute
in Hongkong can be regarded as The Hongkong St. George's most satisfactory Society intends holding a ball on one of the gatherings aver held in the the night of January 6th. Colong. It was thoroughly re- presentative of the paval, military
..
ANOTHER PIRACY.
Junk Stolen by Masked Men.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
Continued from page 1
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
President Wilson as Mediator.
Geneva, November 30.
Anothar pirsoy has been re- ported to the Police on the return of the master of a trading junk who was rescued from a barren island where he was marioned
Washington, November 30. President Wilson has accepted the invitation of the League of by the robbers who stole his bost
Nations to act as mediator regarding the Armenian situation. and also kidnapped his crow.
At noon on Wednesday, trading President Wilson makes it clear that he can only use moral in- and civilian sections of the com- The Bishop of Victoria will munity, and there was evident a preach in St Peter's Church, junk No. 5093, with a craw of fluence, as he lacks authority to employ force without the consent
three, including the master, was of Congress. feeling of co-operation
and West Point, on 'Sunday morning sailing near Tailor Bay, on her
Yearly Meeting of Assembly. seriability which augurs well for
way from Tap Min to Hongkong. the
of the carrying out
There was one non-fatal case when she was fired upon by a The Assembly of the League of Natious has adopted a proposal scheme outlined, We have
of puerperal fever notified yester small boat which turned out to be by Signor Ferraris (Italy) that the Assembly meet yearly on the first the already commented upon
day, a Chinese being the sufferer, ja pirate vessel manned by a Monday in September at the seat of the League, either at Geneva purposes which such an insti:u-
craw of fiva masked des-jor, in exceptional cases, at any other place selected by the Council. tion will serve, and we were glad
peradoes. Baing without the to see that there was a unanimous The O. S. K. has issued two means, to exchange the robbers
The Economic Weapon. feeling at last night's public very striking wall calendars, one greetings in like kind, the junk meeting of the desirability of such hearing a ne picture of an had to heave-to, and the robbers Important resolutions preparing the way for effective applica- a social centre. There was some fancient junk in full sail.
boarded her and took possession. tion of the economic weapon in favour of world peace were passed discussion as to the name of the
They drove the master and his by the Blockade Sub-Committee of the League, presided over by proposed building, but we think
A fire which broke out in a two men into the fore-hold, and. Lord Robert Cecil. The resolutions propose that in the event of a that after due reflection it will be
Y.M.CA., matshed at Ngau Shi Wan, the when the vessel reached Kwo Breach of the Covenant being reported to the Council, each country conceded that the
of the Kwong On Chau, the former was taken ashore balonging to the League shall break off diplomatic relations with expert institution, should be clearly instant caused damage to the The las: glimpse which be obtain-compatible with its national constitution, to prohibit ita inbaibitants associated with it. There are extent of $750. The fire is ated of the robbers was when they having relations with the inhabitants of the State agains; which the many people who are prejudicedtributed to the throwing of a light- sailed eastwards with his two blockade is directed. against the Y.M.C.A., thinking it led cigarette on the thatched roof fokis. a milk-and-watery kind of body, by a passer-by. but those who are acquainted! with what it has done in the realm of physical and meatal recreation, especially during the
:
Geneva, December 1.
A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. which is willing to give et pas Company, at 5.15 a.m. on the 2nd to an isolated islet, and left there. the delinquent State and take as rapidly as possible mossures.
Telephone 16.
Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.
Telepong: No. 1. A.B.C., 5th edition.
Western Union.
Difice address: 11, Ice House Street.
Death. FLETCHER At Victoria Hospital, on 3rd December, Jane Chalmers, wife of John Charles Fletcher of Queen's College, Funeral passes Monument at 5 pm. on 4th December.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1920.
war. know that these beliefs are wholly unwarranted. The
Y.M.CA. does not operate on the lines of pushing religion down People's throats. It realises that there is a call for the provision of
will her
After several lonely hours on the island, a passing junk took him off, and he reached Hongkong yestesday and reported
RECORD CRICKET.
Over 1,000 Runs in Two Innings.
Melbourne, Deesmber 1.
In the cricket match between Victoria and South Australis,
A grey overcoat, valued at £4 a khaki rain-coat, £?, and a white the circumstances of the robbery and green striped waistcoat, of to the Police, mentioning that Victoris scored 310 and 724, the latter being a record second in- | the value of 10%, were reported by the loss of his boat had cost him
Mr. Teesdale Mackintosh, Re-$200, not calculating the $30 innings. Armstrong made a world's record, scoring in the firs: gistrar of the Hongkong Univer-money and other property of the innings 15 no: out and in the second innings 245,
South Australia mada 246 in their first innings. The match is continuing.
Later. South Australia in their second innings made 403. Rundell scored 116 scd 110 not out.
being stolen from a table value of $232 of which the robbers
hours of 6 and 6.45 p.m.
the Hail last night between the had assumed possession.
**UNCLE NED."
social and recreative centres,
from quite distinc:
religious activity, and it is prepared to HD To-morrow's Pictorial Supple-i such centres with men who know ment will include a photograph of and understand men's needs. the Whangpu leaving the A Delightful New Comedy. is a tenperance organisation, ad-slipways at Taikoo, as well as a The Warwick Comedy Com- mitedly, but for those who are group of the guests taken at the pany open here next week with not teetotallers there will be launching of this vessel; portraits a fine repertoire of comedies. adjacent to this proposed new of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Dr. Wu The opening play will be that Y.M.C.A. building. 喘 Daval Ting-fang: a group of Canton recent St. James success" Uncle runs. institute 52317 02 canteen Army leaders and a picture of Ned" by Douglas Murray. lines which
solely | Canton studenta, marching to Uncle Ned is the most charming managed by the Nevy. Somass meeting. Some striking personality and the whole play the position comes to this: the pictures will also be given show is one long ripple of taughter and YMCA, will eater for the ment-ing to pillaging and desecration delicious sentiment. al and physical needs of young of Catholic churches in the Wai- It would be unfair to give the Britishers: the naval institute, chow district by Kwangsi troops. plot away before hand, but if the In view of the undoubtedly serious position of the rubber adjacent, will provide Hard industry in which Hongkong is not a little financially interested, drinks in decent surroundings for and Singapore almost wholly so) we need offer no excuse for those who want them. It is. making reference to it in this column. The southern Colony is indeed, a very happy working passing through a crisis of very great magnitude and we hear, on arrangement. very reliable authority, that business is almoet at a complete stand-
THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
that
the
W.8
an
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CUSSION
to sared
of
local Eeatregoers
the we
not appro-
ard
M. C. C. TOUR.
Queensland Well Beaten.
Brisbane, November 30. The M. C. C. team defeated Queensland by an innings and 41
Rhodes made 162
TURKO-ARMENIAN ARMISTICE.
Constantinople, December 1.
A message from Tidis says the second Turco-Armenian Armis- tice has been concluded. Pesce negotiations opened Alexandropol on November 25th, at which a Bolshevik commissiary was present.
The departure of the Government Mission to Angora bas been indefinitely postponed.
Vienna
THE FATE OF AUSTRIA.
Grave Financial. Position.
newspapers
state
The four Chinese arrested by delighted with Uncle Ned and Sub-Inspector Murphy and party his charming young relations,
GERMANY REFUSES ALLIED DEMAND. at No. 1 S. Francis Yard on thes, most indeed be hard to An evening is always Wednesday morning were to-day please.
Berlin, November 30. produced before Mr. N. L. Smith well spent in witnessing good
well acted, and The German Government has replied to the Allies' demand for still in consequence of the sensational drop in rubler prices. Several The War Memorial.
At the Police Court, when a dir, plays. The most interesting aspecto nij
really anticipating compensation for the German dirigibles destroyed in July, 1919, over was raised commercial concerns have been forced to close and rubber com- panies are seeking to restrict the output so that a reduced supply the meeting, to our way of this nature of the charge, it being many cheery evenings in com-either with money or new construction, that the Government the decision to stated that although two of the pany with the Warwick Comedy cannot recognise its obligation to pay compensation. It suggests will induce profitable prices. Whether their efforts will meet withing,
and their splendid that if the Allies do not agree to this standpoint the matter might success remains to be seen, but, meanwhile, we in Hongkong will corporate the war memorial with prisoners had actually entered Compas
new building by spending the floor, the charge of attempted selection of plays.
be submitted to an Arbitration Court. very readily extend our syn-pathy to those down south who are faced this
was intended on armed robbery was
It is particularly interesting to with such a serious proposition as the rubber industry now presents.less than
The cause of the present situation is not that consumption granite monument and devoting pria no sueb attempt had hear that we shall have an
thus money has declined but that the increase in the production of rubber is the
been carried through. in the opportunity of seeing Mr. Edgar at a much greater rate than the increase in consumption. We the support of the Y. M. C. Alternative, the charge has to be Warwick himself in the title role
In this connection it proved against the prisoners of of Uncle Ned." It is have it on the expert authority of the Chairman, of Messrs. project.
that suits end may be recalled that at a meeting being in possession of arms and part
his breezy
London, December 1. Harrisons
Crosfeld, and
Limited.
by accumulation qi from of the General Peace Celebration other offensive means used in an that happy knack of tickling out ferences this week between Mr. Lloyd George, MyLeygues and
personality. Mr. Warwick has
One of the most important issues to be decided at the Con- of this year there is likely to be an 35,000 to 10,000 tons over the Stuck necessary for the working of and War Memorial Committee armed robbery. The evidence
the prosecution will risible faculties, and he
bas Signor Sforza is the fate of Austria, whose financial position has the industry, with the possible tenderry for this surplus to increase held last March, approve! was which rather than diminish during 1921. The position, is aggravated and given to a scheme for erecting on furnish on the point will be to the plenty of opportunity in the guise recently become most critical. threatening its continued existence. Committes that the Reparations obelisk effect that each prisoner was in of Uncle Sed. rendered more critical by financialstringency both in England and the "fines: site"
possession in America, making it very difficult for those who might wish to do accompanied by a colonnade, the
The plans are cow on view are of opinion that Austris can be maintained independently of dagger, a so to carry inore stock than is necessary for the actual requirements cost of which was estimated a packet of pepper, and an orange Moutries. On Saturday after Germany and be reconstructed by an investment of 300 million
There was, st that of their business. Such a position was pertainly not anticipated at $300,000.
The plan gagging their victims.
Hotel from 2 p.m. till 3 o'clock.
London favour Government participation in such an investment on the beginning of the year, when the large manufacturers were time, considerable criticism of the latter apparently intended for noon they will beat the Hougkong dollars spread over five years. Political and financial i million expecting a greatly increased demand, and were even apprehensive the idea of spending such a huge alleged to be latender by the
the ground that it is sound insurance against a worse alternative. as to the suthciency of the supply of raw rubber with which to meet sum on a stone memorial, and prisoners was that they proposed
It is generally believed that the residue of the Austro-Hungarian TO-DAY'S IL The causes which have prevented the matenalisation of a great apparently to meet public opinion to enter the door on receipt of
Empire cannot again be thrown in the political melting pot without Directly or on the question it was announced false message, in connection MISCELLANY. increase in the demand vary in different countries.
great danger of war. Banking and industrial interests are abo days BAD that indirectly they all arise as a result of the war, and from the econo-some
the with which they also brought a
anxious that the slump in British trade should not be aggravated by mic disturbances accompanying the transition period through cost had been reduced to abou: basket of what purported to be
Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson the economic upheaval which must inevitably ensue on the dissolu which we are passing. The financial conditions in the United $125.000. It would now appear eatables, but in reality it is said in a recent lecture at Manchester, tion of Austria, as Vienna is still regarded as the gateway to the States should become easier as the transport situation improves, that even that sum may not be to have contained nothing more detailed some diverting Shakes- Balkan trade, and if paralysed British trade with the Balkans and the strain winch accompanies the hnancing of the harvest spent on the monument. for the than a few stones carefully con-pearian reminiscences. Giving cannot be restored and unemployment in Britain would correspond- relaxes. The adverse European exchanges, being the result of Hon. Mr. Johnstone last night cealed under a layer of paper. As his credentials Sir Johnston ingly increase. inflated currency and adverse trade balances, will probably take a stated that the proposal to support this plan was being put into recalled that at the age of twelve longer period before reaching anything approaching normal the Y.31.C.A. scherce had been execution, they were arrested by be took part in a children's pro- conditions. Under present conditions the French manufacturer approved after the arrangements the waiting police officers. A reduction of "Hamlet," when the buying rubber on the London market today has to pay more than were completed for calling for mand was given to the case. twice as many francs per Tb. the Italian has to pay from 3 to 4 designs, etc. So presumably the times as many lire, and the German more than 12 times as many conditions of the local architects' marks as they would do if their exchanges were normal. Neither competition will now be altered.
War Memorial Finance WIRELESS TO MACAO. France nor Italy will take as much as last year, while Russia, The which the year before the war took from 19,000 to 15,000 Committee has certainly acted tons, and Austria, which, took 3,000 tons, are still entirely wisely and most opportunely by out of the market. Germany before the war took over 16,000 tons, resolving
Service Now Open. this new but this year it is estimated she may take abou; half of that amount. rather
then project
The Hongkong General Post Little real improvement in the economic conditions of most of those building
costly stone countries can be looked for until their expenditure is reduced to a
monument, Office notifies that radio telegrams correspond with their revenue and the continuous inflation of cur- and its revised policy, so warmly can now be accepted for trans-in the. Prince's Theatre, Man reccy stopped. The political and social conditions must be approved last night, will certainly mission to Macao. stabilised and their production largely increased, for which purpose be more in line with public feeling
At the National Sporting Club, is a twenty rounds contest for credits must be provided as a necessary condition to the restoration than the squandering of a huge cents per word, with a minimum to meet the great tragedian the Bantamweight Championship of Britain, Jim Higgins (Scotland)
project of tea words for $3. The Macao Samuel Phelps. From the first toe bolder, out-pointed Billy Eynon (Wales). It is to be feared that no great expansion in the demand is to Taken all through, there was charge is 15 per cents per word, rehearsals, at the Prince's Theatre be looked for immediately. Meanwhile the price of rubber has much practicality avinced at last with a minimum of $1.50 for ten to the day of his death I sup- fallen to a figure at which many estates can only produce at a loss, night's meeting, and we wish the words. and which is probably little, if at all, above the average cost to the promoters "every
of the export trade.
to
more
concentrate
aum on a "look-soë'
03
success in a
audience included D. G. Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and his wife. and Swinburne. "Swinburne em- barrassed me by cbanting the lines in 2 low voice
attered them,"
I
gaid
KR
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COAL FOR EXPORT.
Some Restrictions Removed.
London, November 30. .. The Board of Trade has issued an Order freeing coal for export trade from all restrictions in regard to prices and conditions of sale, the bus the quality and description of coal which may be exported or sup lecturer. Abandoning his plied for foreign bunkering remains subject to the existing studies at the age of 21, Sir John-restrictions. ston took to the stage as a calling. His earliest performances were
chaster, under "that remarkable "Calvert. "Here." said Sir The Hongkong charge is 30 Johnston."I had the good fortune
•
STAU
art
HOME BOXING.
Bantamweight Championship.
London, November 30.
THE POSTAL CONVENTION.
ported him in all his parts. The hours of the service are Phelps was the favourite actor of)
London, December 1. whole plantation industry. If this situation is allowed to develop venture that should be a credit to from 7 to 8 am, from noon to 2 Macready; Macready played The Times correspondent at Madrid says the Postal Coavention p.m.. and from 7 to 10 p.m. with Mrs. Siddons; she in ber has been signed. The Empire delegates defeated a proposal to turn played with Garrick. So, suppress the votes of all colonies and Dominione, which therefore by accident, I happen to have a will continue as great independent administrations.
Sir good histrionic pedigree." Johnston interjected a story about ladies who were sitting
A
"PUSCH" VIEW.
Thus John Bull: Our dear
REWARDS FOR DISCOVERY. The Times Medical Correspond-two
FRENCH EMBASSY AT VATICAN REVIVED.
London, December 3.
The French Chamber has adopted a Bill by 397 votes against
further without interference it will be likely seriously to impair the the Colony. productive efficiency of the industry for the future. This is being increasingly recognised by those connected with the plantation industry, and a favourable response to the proposals of the Rubber Growers Association for the necessary restriction of output of both British and Dutch plantations, whether controlled in Europe or in the East, now appears to be assured. As regards the restriction of old friend, Mr. Punch, in sugges output of both rubber and tea, it is claimed by the industry that tions for a new general paper for ent writes-It is understood that behind him, at a performance of this is a temporary measure, and one not taken with a view of in-the examination of students in the proposal to great rewards to" Antony and Cleopatra" during creasing profits, but in order that the industries in question may be the Oxford School of English men of science whose discoveries the reign of Queen Victoria. The 209 re-establishing the Embassy at the Vatican, thus closing the saved from the continuance of losses which threaten to cripple per- Literature, gives as one of the have enriched mankind has been curtain went down on a scene in diplomatic rupture that had existed since 1995. manently, and possibly in many cases ruin, the productive pes- tasks "Estimate the effect on referred straight to the Prime which Cleopatra had "kicked The One of the ladies was heard sibilities of the future. Rightly understood, the action proposed is Reconstruction if Mr. Bottomley Minister, who is expected shortly considerably over the traces." intended to preserve and make it possible to increase the production were to devote himself exclusive to andounce a decision. of the future, and is not inconsistent therefore with the generallyly to theological studies, and Mr. proposal was submitted before to to say to the other: "How very Wells were to take up his abode Mr. Ballour and Mr. Austeo different from the bome-life of admitted theory that
Chamberlain.
our dear QuaOz, permanently in Russia." throughout the world lies in incressed-production....
the
Way
ta economical
recovery
NAVAL PROMOTION.
London. November 30. Admiral Sir Cecil Barney has been promoted Admiral of the Fleet rice Admiral of the Fleet Bir George A. Callaghan (deceased),