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69328 四拜禮 三十月正英港香 THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1921.
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FRENCH POLITICS.
Resignation of the Cabinet.
armaments.
THE DISARMAMENT QUESTION.
Paris, January 12.
General Bliss, former American representative on the Supreme In the Chamber, during a chate on interpellations, the tiovernWar Council in Paris, said he believed that if the United States called ment was severely criticised, particularly with regard to foreign for a full, free and fair international discussion on the reduction off affairs, in which it was alleged that a lack of firmness was being jazmaments a favourable response would be prompt and inevitable. displayed.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL referred to the powers of the
members of Companies choosing their own officers, conferred under the original Ordinance, and | DISCUSSION ON
asked why it was thought desir- VOLUNTEER ORDINANCE. able to change that now.
Statements by the Governor and the General
armies
Veturi
GLASS WARETM
SANDERSEN, MEYER & CRIUTA
CANTON LOANS.
Another Mining Agreement.
as securii.
H. E. the Governor said that the change was based on in- During the Kwangal mistula ia A Favourable Opportunity.
structions from the War Ofice, Kwanglung, the militarists have but perhaps H. E. the General made many reckless loans giving Washington, January 12.
Officer Commanding would like Canton public assets as security, Paris, January 12.
Mr. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, submitted to the House o
says the Canton Times. The Cabine! has resigned as a result of the Chamber, by 463 Representatives Naval Committee what he described as approximately
A meeting of the Legislative to say a few words.
To-morrow the Canton Times H.E. the General Officer Com-will publish a contract made by votes to 125, refusing & Government request to postpone interpella-complete data relative to the sea strength of the three great Naval Council was held in the Council
His Excell manding said that the principle of Mu Yung-hsien and others, on tions on its financial and gèñeral policy.
Powers, for the purpose of showing that there had never been Chamber to-day. time more favourable for a movemen: towards limitation of navalency the fovernor (Sir Reginald the election of officers had been one part, and one Charles Edward Foreign Policy Criticised.
Stubbs, K.C M.G.) presided and tried on many occasions. Only Richardson, an American, for
recently, during the last three or loan of $100,000, in which mines there were also present
H.F. the General Officer Com four years, it had been tried in the in several districts were pledged maading, Major Gan. Sir G.. Kassisa revolutionary Kirkpatriet, K.C.8.
and had again broken down. It The Minchi News Agency is The Hon. Mr. Claud Savero, had invariably broken down. It publishing to-day an agreement C.3.G., Colonial Secretary.
was open to manifest objections in which Tom Lai Ting. of Ou The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, with regard to the maintenance Hing Shipping Company, got a of discipline and through that to lease for the site now being C.B.E, Attorney General.
The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, the establishment of an efficient occupied by the Canton Shamshui C.M.C., Director of Public Works. body capable of taking the Railroad Station on the West
The Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, old in the best possible manner. Bund. 0.8.E., Colonial Treasurer.
The Army, and any part thereof,! It is understood that the The Hon. Mr. S. C. R. Rass, jor any volunteer organisation. Canton Government will publish
whatever it might be 0.8.E., Secretary
more of these documents showing A business to how the former administration Affairs.
The Hon. Mr. E A. Irving manage. The reason against the has robbed the Cantoness of their
Director of Education.
election of officers in a military best assets.
The Premier, M. Leygues, on the ground that the hands of the Government should not be tied at the forthcoming Allied Conference. He re-emphasised their urged the postponement of the debate. determination energetically to pursue the execution of the Treaty and the disarmament of Germany and said the Goremtuent wouldi attend the Conference with the full coatdence of the Chamber of not attend at all.
Finally the debate was closured and after the vote the Chamber) adjourned until January 18th.
It is stated in the Lobby that the Independent Deputies have requested their Committee to urge the President to invite M. Poin. care, ex-President, to form a Cabinet.
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.
Analysis of the Results.
Paris, January 10,
In the Senate Election, of the 96 elected 31 are new members. Two results from the Colonies are missing. The Liberals have returned two, the Progressists 13, the L-ft Republicans 30. the Radicals 43 and the Social Republicans eight.
The Conservatives lost four seats, the Radicals nine, whilst the Left Republicans gained eight and the Social Republicans five.
Ex-President Deschanel, M. L'Hopiteau, M. Francois Marsal,
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SOVIET.
Transport Sunk.
New York, January 12.. The Associated Press corresponden: at Constantinopla reports an engagement in the Black Sea between an Allied torpedo boat and Soviet flotilla believed to be transporting Red troops to Trebizond. It is reported that one Bolshevist vessel was sunk and others put
ut of action.
U.S. FORCES IN GERMANY TO BE REDUCED.
Washington, Janusty 12. The War Department has ordered a reduction of the forces in Germany from 15,000 to 8,000.
SLEEPY HICCOUGHS.
An Epidemic in Sweden.
Stockholm, January 12. The epidemic of sleepy biccoughs is increasing alarmingly. M. Breton, M. Honnorat and the ex-Premiers. MM. Doumergue And There were 72 cases notified during the second half of December, Combes, were elected while M. Ricard (Minister of Agriculture) was this being there the number during the 5rs: halt of the month. defeated. The Communists put forward some ten candidates but all failed.-Haras.
ANGLO-DANISH TRADE.
The Importance of Copenhagen.
Copenhagen, January 12.
AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.
Overwhelming Win for New South Wales.
Adelaide, January-12.
New South Wales defeated South Australis by 633 runs.
New The Ministry of Commerce has issued an official report of the South Wales' second innings totalled 770, Bardsley contributing 235 Conference between the British trade delegation and representatives of the Wholesale Merchants Society and the Industrial Council, without giving a chance.
M. Tygerothe. Minister of Commerce, presiding.
Sir Charles Sykes, M.B. the hand of the British delegation, emphasised to, the Conference Copenheten's importance for the development of traple with the Baltic States, but said there was no question of the dumping of British goods in Denmark.
IRISH BARONET'S SON...
for Chinesefor
called.
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The Hon. Mr. H.E. Pollock, Kebody applied in exactly the
The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak.
The Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr.
sam
forca $.9 the would against the election
The Hoo. Mr. John Johnstone of managers and officers in the RESIDENCE ON PEAK.
The Hon. Mr. Lan Chu Pak. The Hon. Mr. 1 Fook.
Mr. S. B. B. McElderry. Clerk of Councils.
anagement of commercial undertakings.
There were no further objections raised, and the Ordinance passed through all its stages.
MR. CHATHAM'S DEPARTURE
Government Permission
Necessary.
A DECORATION BESTOWED.
We are requested by the Prior to the ordinary business
Captain Superintendent of Police of the meeting, His Excellency
to state that Peak residents who, |-aid that he had the very pleasant H. E. the Governor. i have not yet done so, should ap
duty to perform ofinvesting Major announcing that the Council ply to the Colonial Secretary for be adjourned sine die, formal permission to reside there, Willson with the Military Order would
RIFLE SHOOTING.
A Local Bisley Meeting.
of the British Empire which said he desired to take that in accordance with the provisions had been awarded him for good opportunity of saying farewell to of Ordinance 8 of 1918. sevices during the war. He had the Director of Public Works, much plea3019 in investing who would have left them before
The Major Willson and wished to the Council again met. congratulate him.
Hon. Mr. Holyoak, on a pre- The investiture was then made. | vious-occasion, had prematurely
OATHS OF OFFICE.
expressed the opinion Oaths of allegiance were unofficial members of the taken by H. E Major-General Council and he could only
We are asked to state, for the Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K.C.B. associate himself with the views information of shooting en- eloquently ex-thusiasts, that the H.K.V.D.C. and Mr. S. C. B. Loss on their that were so taking their seals on the Copacil pressed. He wished Mr. Chatham are holding an open competition For the first time.
the best of health and prosperity to H.M. Naval and Military in his retirement. He felt that Forces in the Colony, as well as The-Hop, Alorney-General he spoke na behalf of the whalefall civilians, on the same lines as oved the first reading of a Bill Council.
the Championship of the Colony The Hon. Mr. Chatham return-was run in former year by the Mr.ixtituted An Ordinance to autho
H. K. Police Reserve. rise the making of bye-laws ined thanks.
The evout respect of Holts Wharf.
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severo will take place on the 29th of The Objects and Reasons state said that B.S ho bad been January at King's Park Range, that the object of this Bill is too closely associated with Mr. starting at 9 B.. There will give the Governor in Council Chatham for nearly nine years also be an open Revolver Com- power to make bye-laws he could
Melbourne, January 12. The Federal Government he ordered the liberation of
Esmonde was The delegation, atter interviewing leading Danish commercial Esmonds, provided he takes the oaths of allegiance. and industrial leaders, expects to return to England on Jauary 15. previously not allowed to land at Auckland.
GERMAN SHIPPING LINE INCREASES CAPITAL
Other Countries Opening Branches at Hamburg.
Berlin. January 12
The annual meeting of the Hamburg-Amerika Line sanctioned an increase of capital to a hundred million marks. It was stated that the tonnage entering and leaving Hamburg was now half the pre-war and only a small percentage was Hamburg-Amerikan.
The local papers state that 37 foreign shipping tires running regular lines abroad have opened branches at Hamburg. They include 22 British nrme, 11 Dutch, and even, Portugal and Cuba are represented.
The
DE VALERA DISCOVERED.
The Government Lying Low.
London. January 12. states that Dublin Castle has discovered the where- abouts of De Valera in Ireland, how he landed and with whom he is conferring. It has issued instructions that he shall not be arrested unless he delivers a seditious speech. His Proclamation to the Irish People is expected shortly and upon this the fate of the reconcilia- Meanwhile the Government is tion movemens largely depends. waiting for the Sion Fein Commoners to define their position.
IRISH UNREST.
Troop Train Derailed.
London, January 12.
A large body of Sina Feiners placed boulders on a line, derailed troop train in County Donegal and opened a heavy fusilade. Fortunately there were no casualties among the troops,
This is the first deliberate, organised attack on a troop train.
PORTUGUESE COUNTESS' TRAGIC DEATH.
Fall of 200 feet from Westminster Cathedral
London, January 12. The Portuguese Countess Daribeira Grande met a tragic end. She fell from the top campanile of Westminster Cathedral and her mangle body was found on a balcony two hundred feet beneath.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE.
Rise in Sterling Rate.
London, January 12. "A" festure of American exchange is the marked buoyancy of sterling. Yesterday the rate reached $3.77, whilst to-day's! znaximum quotation is $3.774.
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents) U.S. NAVAL OFFICER SHOT BY JAPANESE.
Admiral Gleaves to Investigate Vladivostok Affair.
Shanghai, January 12. Admiral Gleaves is arriving here to-morrow and is boarding the U.S.S. New Orleans, evidently sailing for Vladivostok-in connection with the death of W. L Langdon, Chief Engineer of the U.S.S. Albany, who was fatally shot by a Japanese at Vladivostok.
The New Orleans burriedly coated this morning and took on Įsupplies.
Admiral Gleaves left Manila last night on the destroyer Hart, Langdon's death is believed to be the result of mistaken identity.
SHANGHAI HEALTH REPORT.
Thirty Cases of Diphtheria.
Shanghai, January 12. The Health Officer reports thirty cases of diphtheria during December, Two plague-infected rats were found-the first for four
years.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
HOLTS WHARF.
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testify to his petition. <uccessful and most wonderful
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The conditions are N.R.A. 1920
for the maintenance of order and safety in the conduct of the business carried public service in Hongkong. His King's Prize, Second Stage, 10 on at Holts Wharf. The general xtraordinary detailed knowledge shots at 200, 500, and 500 yards. No sighting shots. No slings. of everything that had taken law is not quite suitable for place during the period he had Windguages not to be used. They this purpose. and this ཝཎྷདྷ recognised in the case of the been in the Colony and the value must be central. Any infrings- of his judgment and advice in allment of these conditions means Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf
The entrance matters connected with public disqualification. and Godown Co., Ltd, who were works could not be overstated. fee is 50 cents, which should be granted a special Ordinance for a He had on several
Occasions sent to Mr. C.E. Frith, c/o Sanitary Department Offices, G.P.O. Build- defended 'Mr. Chatham against similar purpose in 1908.
attacks br those power of making bye-laws has
whose ing. The entries close on Satur- been given in this case to the information was inaccurate and day, 15th inst. Governor in Council because the insufficient, and he was glad The prizes will be:-Agra- management of Holis Wharf is to have that opportunity of gates: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and not in the hands of a legal entity testifying to the extraordinary Range prizes:-One prize for best
total at each range. such as a company.
of bis services. 35 In moving the reading, the
public servant.-(Applause). " Hon. Attorney General said that
The Council then adjourned. the managers of the wharf de- aired those powers to he given and he also thought that it WLR desirable in the general public interest. A wharf and gotown business required a pecuți liar kind and degre of control over the public frequenting the premises. The general law did not provide sufficient control; it was not an offence to trespass and it was not an offecce to smoke. The Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany had secared similar powers At this afternoon's meeting of in 1908. In this case the powers the Legislative Council, the Koa. waza given to the Governor-in-Mr. H. E-Pollock, K.-C., saked Council because the owners of the following question the wharf were not a corporation or a legal entity.
The Bill was read a first time.
THE UNIVERSITY.
Revolver Competition.-Open to all comers. Unlimited entries at 20 cents per 6 shots. Any type of revolver or pistol may be used. Time allowed. 2 minutes. Entries will be taken on the range.
BATHING BEACHES. Competitors provide their own
Government Accepts Mr. Pollock's Proposal.
ammunition, which can be pur chased on the range. Copies of the programme may be had on application at H.KV.C. Hend- quarters.
EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.) Will the Government appoint SHANGHAI ELECTIONS. Colonial Secretary and one Chin « Committee consisting of the
Shanghai, Jan. 12, Meters Mailly, Tartin, Fant, ese and one British Unofficial Speelman, Martin and Dyer, op Member of this Council for the ponents of the Tramway Company, purpose of inquiring into and have be elected French Municipal reporting to this Council on Conocillers.
(1) The fonsibility of providlog, adequate Public facilities for sea- bathing for the residents of
Peking, January 12. In reply to a Chinese journalist, a certain diplomatic Minister declared that the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is still uncertain. He said the Russian Soveit Government, although not recognised by the European Powers or America, would still function. The new Consortium, be said, is practically the same as the old, but each party will take care of the interests of its respectiva” nation, in The Hon. Attorney General Taken as a whole, the new Con-moved the second reading of spite of the 14 special conditions. sortium will render great assistance to Chins by saving her from the Bill intituled An Ordinace following the Korean method of continually borrowing Japanese to amend the University Ordin
ance, 1911. The second special train from Pakow to Tientsin collided with This Ordinance was passed & goods train near Kuantin, causing many casualties. An investiga-second and third time, there being (a) The Island of Hongkong: tion has been ordered by the Ministry of Communications.
Shanghai, Jemtiary 12. -
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It is reported that the Peking Government will instruct the Hunan authority to take strategic measures if the Canton Govern ment does not listen to perspasion in regard to that question of attacking Kwangsi, !
no amendment.
and
(b) Kowloon; aʊð
"TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was £u: 11.11f16). THE WEATHER.
2 p.m. Barometer:-30.15, Twes-
THE VOLUNTEERS. The Hon. Attorney General (2) The question of supplying moved the second reading of the cheap and easy means of trans- Bill intituled An Ordinance to port to the Public In connection|perature-65. Humidity ~~44_ amend the Volunteer Ordinance, with suck sea-bathing,
The Hon. Colonist Seckatäty During the discussion in said that the reply Committee, the Hon. Mr. Pollick "Certainly,
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It is rumoured that Liang Shi-yee will be appointed as Chief of the Tobacco and Wine Bureau.