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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE REPARATIONS CONFERENCE.
held
TERRIBLE OUTRAGE
-AT MACAO.
Four People Murdered.
ESTABLISHED (1881).
MONDAY.
A terrible outrage, is reported from Macas, as a result of which four people were murdered.
Herr von Simons on Allics' "Fantastic Figures."
Berlin, February 14. Speaking at Stuttgart on reparations, the Foreign Minister, Herr von Simons declared his doubts as to the Government's attitude. It seems that the master of a owing to its acceptance of the invitation to Londou, being Chinese paper shop, in accord: unfounded. Hie declaration in the Reichstag
ance with the Chinese custom of good (loud applause). He deplored that neither Mr. Lloyd
deciding the positions of George, M. Briand, nor Count Sforza even tried to show how Germany could pay the enormous annuities demanded, but employees on the second day merely submitted absolutely fantastic and baseless figures in rogard after the New Year, dismissed a foki, a youth of twenty years, but to the future, magnitude of Gorman exports. proposals would show that Germany was taking her obligations permited him to remain in the Seriously. Germany would take pains to make proposals which ere practicable and which would meet the most urgent of the equirements of the Allies.
Objection to Exports Tax.
German counter.
shop for a few days. Early on the morning of the 11th instant,
and
the
FEBRUARY 14. 1921.
VICTORIA BRITISH
SCHOOL.
Distribution of Prizes.
BAE BINOLE COPYS 19 DTS,
Class 8-Lyle Glendinning, Class Prize; Arthur Floyd, At- tendance.
Bickford, Infante, Bernard Progress; Alex McCubbin, Pro-) gresa.
586 PER ANKCÜME.
RIFLE LEAGUE.
A Triangular Contest.
Below is the result of a match shot off on Saturday, the 12th instant. at King's Park Range between the Defence Corps, the
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ANOLISEN TECH & DAA
Mr. Dodwell Mr. Shaw
Mr. Wells
43 44 37 128 36 43 44 123: 36 40 44 120 Mr. Goodman 37 42 41 180 Mr. Maade 41 42 31 114 Mr. Frith 38 39 25 102
Total.... 970
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MUSKETRY. STAFF.
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200 500 600 Total. 39 37 41 117
38 39 98 115
Mr. Irving referred to the great The annual priza distribution difficulty of getting teachers at of the Victoria British School Home. The Board of Education took place this morning, when were aine thousand teachers R. N. Dock Fard and the H.M.S. there were present the Hon. Mr. short. Mr. Tanner was at Home Titania, resulting in a win for the Cland Severn, Mrs. Severn, Mr. on the special mission of getting R.N. Dockyard and the Volun: Mr. Nixon E. A. Irving, Mrs. Irving, Mr. Eteachers, but he was finding teers from the Titania. The Mr. Cordon Ralphs, Mr. and Mrs. Forster.
difficulty in getting them. The Volunteers wore out for the four- Mr. Reynolds 35 40 36 113 Mrs. Severn distributed the report disclosed that there were figure mark, but the climatic Mr. Lambert 42 31 39 112 prizes.
many changes in the staff. These conditions were far from satis-Mr. Cross 34 39 38 111 109 were very unfortunate, but at the factory at 600 yards and an Mr. Barnett. 33 38 38
time unavoidable. His unexpected failure was the result. Mr. Gray 36 42 26. 106 same position was like that of a man The scores are as follows:— Mr. Ansell in a leaking boat who took corks
H.K.V.D.C. from one hole to put into another.
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39 37 28 104
Total..
88
200 500 600 To'al. 135
The match of the season will 133 take place on Saturday, the 19th 130 instant, at Stonecutters Range, 125 when the Volunteers meet H.M. 122 S. Titania, who have only been 111 beaten once. A good tussle may 107 be expected. The team to repre- 104 Bent the Volunteera is 68 follows:Mr. Grimes," Mr. R. 079 Goodman, M. Meade, Mr. Shaw,
44 42 39 41 43 38 42 45 24 39 41 37 ... 42 36 26
Total
ANNUAL REPORT." The Headmistress (Mrs. Clarke) read the report as follows
The School was opened 204 the youth got up from bed, and, times in the course of the year. taking a sharp knife used for cut-The maximum enrolment was 49. He thought they had turned the ting paper, attacked a cook-boy The average attendance for, the corner and that things would im- Mr. R Goodman 45 48 42 Later. and a son of the mastor whilst year was 38 (45 in 1919).
prove. The last time he spoke in Mr. Grimas ...45 47 43 Herr von Simons declared that the Paris proposals were un-they wore asleep, chopping both The Staff The Staff at the be-that school a good many years ago Mr. F. Goodman 44 41 45 practical and the annuities unsuitable. A a basis of credit, the their heads off. He also severely ginning of the year consisted of ho drew attention to the very on Mr. Meade real international loan which was required for the economic wounded another son of the Mr. L. Forster B.A.. Mrs. 0.9. favourable report of the medical Mr Shaw
eneration of Europe would only be possible if the many com-master.
On hearing a noise, Forster B.A., Mrs. James, Mrs. officer on the teeth of the children. Mr. Frith fcated stipulations of the Peace Treaty were replaced by simple, the master, his wifo and Floyd and Mrs. Shaftain. In ApriIn the years that had elapsed Mr. Dodwell clear financial obligations. Agreement was also needed in regard to their adopted daughter came Mrs. James was transferred to there had been a great improve- Mr. Wells the conditions under which Germany's exports could be augment-downstairs,
The wife, Belilion School and Miss Borby ment in that direction. ed without gravely imperilling themselves as well as the industry of who led the way was immediately filled the vacancy. In September doctor's report was very favour- other countries. A duty of 12 per cent was the most unsuitable killed by the youth with a single Mr. Forster was seconded to the able and although there were
not many Cases ethod. Industrial exports of the countries concerned should negotiate stroke of the knife, in, her neck. niversity, Mrs. Forster was sant
Herr von Simons alleged that the London The master was wounded and to Belilios School and Miss Sorby tooth such irect regarding this. Anference had been fixed for a date when the American Govern- would no doubt have suffered the to Kowloon School. Mrs. Cake The teeth of the child wore close Mr. Johnston
wore, woro mostly trivial. dent would be unable to intervene, and asserted that the Allies same fate as his wife but for the and Mrs. Bowers filled the were pursuing a policy of strangulation by frustrating German fact that his adopted daughter, a vacancies and Mr. Brawn camely connected with its health, iconomic negotiations with Eastern States. He concluded that the robust young woman of 5 years, on October 5th and remained un-bence it was necessary to attach roblem could only be tackled it, instead of punishment and com- ran forward and struggled with til the end of the year.
great attention to the matter. yition, the ideas of help and solidarity were placed in the forefront the youth, at the same time The Premises. The floors of He attached great importance to calling out for help. The door two rooms are being renewed the change in the nature of the was then broken in by the Police white ants had been busy thore.school from a dual school to a and the youth was arrested.
school for girls and little boys. The Library has grown. St. The master was not seriously George's Society donated $40 The improvement of the school wounded, but his younger son with which twenty excellent had been such that it was desir- has since succumbed to his Books were purchased from the able to refuse admission for big wounds in hospital.
Times Book Club. The School Football field bas bean lent to the Ladies' Hockey Club one evening
MORE SINN FEIN INCENDIARISM.
A Number of Outbreaks in Lancashire.
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London, February 14. Seven mysterious fires which occurred in the Mauchester area last) Foning are believed to be the work of Sinn Feiners. Four occurred imultaneously in Manchester, where it was discovered that the windows of big chemical, rabber and oil factories had been smashed LADIES' HOCKEY CUP.
nd paraffin emptied on the contents. The Fire Brigade was called
at in time to prevent extensive damage.
Two outbreaks simultaneously occurred at Oldham and one at Con- Rochdale, where fires atarted in the collars of cotton-mills. <fderable damage was done at Oldham. Two suspects have been trested. The police are seeking the whereabouts of others. The
bendiarios in one case at Manchester intimidated the watchman,!
sventually cecaped amid a shower of shots and gave the alarm.
THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM.
Another Challenge Trophy Announced.
of bad
as there
boys, to this school as adequate provision could be made at the He did not Kowloon school.
R.N, DOCKYARD.
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200 500 600 Total 39 40 37 116 42 41 32 115 133
H.ME. TITANIA.
Mr. Well», Mr. E. Goodman, Mr. Dodw 1, Mr.Thornhill. Reserves:-Mr. Lyon and Mr. Frith.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on ida nand, to-day was 2s. 53%d.
200 500 600 Tolalperature:-66. Humidity 65.
11
Drow
+
McGuigan 38 38 37
Tontoy 40 47 22
109
31
Crocker 39 35 32
106
34
Pritshard 34 40 25
17
10.
King Salter 38 38 22 Gill
32 30 29
09 98 91
Total
847
THE WEATHER.
2 p.m. Barometer:-29.93. Tem
118
115
113
109
LIGHTING-UP TIME.
Lighting-up time to-day is 6.30
98 p..
92
91
87
DON'T FORGET.
819
Today,
Kowloon Residents' Associa-
Total
Staff.
regret the change. It was quite Mr. Tapley 40 46 32 a week.
clear that with such small schools Mr. Jackson... 42 42 21 Health-Dr. McKenny recently
... 36 it was not possible to get staffe. Mr. Barker
42 28 visited the school and reported that 10 children were suffering The Kowloon School was growing Mr. Blackford 36 33 38 38 36 23 from dental caries and one from very rapidly and would continue Mr. Scott defective oyesight. The School to increase. He tendered a very Mr. Sysworth 39 23 30 was closed for two weeks on hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Mr. Edwards... 34 44 19 Bevorn for distributing the Mr. Prescott....38 33 16 account of dengue fever. Other-
prizes. Following a very good ladies' wise the general health was good,
Work. The work, generally is Mrs. Severn said she was hockey gains at Happy Valley on. Saturday afternoon, the cup present. satisfactory, especially the work pleased to see so many prizes ed by Mra John Johnstone and won of those children who have given for attendance. In her Defenc: Corps v. Musketry by Victoria aiter two hard matches attended the school a year or school days there were no prizes It seems to me that for attendance, otherwise she against Hongkong, was presented to more.. the winners by Mrs Johnstone, the British children of this far-flung mi ht have carried off one every little erremony being followed by bit of the Empire ought to year.
specialise in Geography and the growth of the Empire-yet most The recent activity of the French Police against Communists is
Mrs Johnstone in handing over of them display a very superficial ging sensational results. Rooter's Paris correspondent states that the Cup to Miss Macdonald, cap-knowledge. Few could tell mo
Police investigations have produced unmistakeable evidence tain of the wincing team, made a the Communist movement extends throughout the country, the graceful little speech. re being Paris with secondary centres at Bordeaux, Marseilles, sorry the third game of the series Brost and Toulouse. Brauches are being organised everywhero, had not had to be played, as she so far many of them are small and the members mostly youths. thought that, while the better team. According to Liberte, papers seized at the headquarters of the had won, Hongkong were good for eration of Young Communists revealed a plot for a simultaneous at least one win. However she lutionary movement in France, Italy and Spain on May 1st.
Sensational Revelations in France.
Loudon, February 13.
NEW DUTCH PORT AND CANAL.
ten.
WORKING-CLASS HOUSES COST- £1,700 EACH.
Some of the houses for the
On Sunday, the 13th instant,
the Volunteers met the Musketry tion. Annual meeting at Kow Staff in the League at King's loon British School-6 p.m.
Coronet Theatre-2.15, - 5.15, Park Range and again won by a comfortable margin-83 points. 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.
Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.15 The scores are as follows:→→
Jand 9.15 p.m. H. K. V. D. C.
in October what changes the War She was
had affected. Composition is weak, especially in the Upper School. spoiling also needs improvement. working classes on the Roehampt- Mr. Grimes
on esate will cost £1,700 Mr. E Good- If children road more at home) these faults would be eradicated each.
to a large extent. Arithmetic has improved a little. All the other subjects have maintained a satisfactory standard.
hoped the game, which was an ex cellent one for young ladies, would I continue to prosper and gain many more adherents. The two
The Cookery Class Was Clubs who had competed for the
revived in December. Mrs. sup bad given an example which
started Shaftain
B. very Government Introduces a Measure.
was worthy of emulation by others, successful Painting Class in and in order to encourage the game October. Three candidates were Amsterdam, February 14. obe had an intereating announce. The Government has introduced a Bill providing for the ment to make, which she was sviraj
presented for the Hongkong struction of a port near the village of Born between Roermond and they would all appreciate. After University Junior Local and two eatricht, and canals from Born to Maestrich and connecting the the very spirited exhibition match passed Nixy Musso and Jack Flegg: Four children won -Maestricht canal with the Maestricht-Liege canal. The coat that afternoon, Mis Pollock had
Government Free Scholarships.. Stimated at over five million sterling.
asked her to announce that she was propared to donate a Challenge football and fives. Girls, hockey Sports. Boys play cricket,, Cup to be competed for annually and rounders. Owing to the small and to become the property of the umber of boys it was impossible Club winning it twice in succession
to raise a school XI.
THE ECONOMIC POSITION IN FRANCE.
Paris, February 14. The economic deflation is following its course quietly. Business or three times in all. (Applause). General-The school was sorry | slaok, indeed, but credit is still unimpaired. The unemployed In conclusion Mrs' Johnstone con to lose its Headmaster, Mr. For umber about 120,000 in the whole of France. Business conditions gratulated the winning team onster. All have worked well tq- re improving daily,
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their success.
gother and I take this opportunity Miss Macdonald having accept of thanking every member of the GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDO-CHINA RETURNING. *ed the cup, a beautiful English Staff for their good work.
silver trophy on ebony stand, lusty cheers were given for Mrs John: stone, Mrs Pollock and for the winoing team.
Paris, February 14.
?M. Maurice Long, Governor-General of French Indo-China, is to urn there on March 2 next from Marseilles on board the Amazone Vale.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Shanghai, February 13.
PRIZE LIST. ~
The prize list was as follows:- Hongkong University, Junior The match which preceded the Lopal-Ivy Museo, and Sidney presentation resulted in a goalless J. Flegg. draw. Messra. F. Wheeler and
Government
Free Scholar
M. L. Railton were the umpires, ships Class IV, Nettie Thor
A report from the North atatos that Urga has been seized by AMERICA BURIES CHINESE WITH
it is rumoured that Hsu Hai-tsang will join Sun Yat-son, and Inegotiations are proceeding.
The Diplomatic Corps holls the view that if the Military terment will not convert the Customs surplus to military uses till be paid as before.
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* bi effected dh the 1st of March.
MILITARY HONOURS.)
burn; Class V, Irene Passmore Class VI. Jim Edwards; Class VII, Bessie McCubbin.
Class 2-Ivy Musso, Class Prize; Margaret Kent, Atten dance; Jack Flegg Class Pri
Thorbik
A San Francisco report of Jan. Class 4-Nettle
23 states: The body of Hong Class Frise; Willfred Passmore Chow Lee, a native of San Attendance; Jenny Whyte, Prof Francisco and the frat Chinese grass.
The increase in the Customs duty for famine relief purposes to enlist in the American. Class 5-Betty Nicol, Attend
Army for the war, was ance Irene Passmore," Class Yunnan community in Peking bas sent representatives to buried here. to-day under Prize; Laura Dransfield, Pro- Late Department requesting a declaration to a certain Foreign the joint auspices of the local the N
Tart the Cunnanese will not recoguise the lease of mines branch of the American Legion Class 6—Jim Edwarde, Clas ith province by Tong Chi-yao),
and the Chinese Biz Compostes Prism Bylvia Bowers, Progress, with high honour. Les was – Olain
red here that Tang Chi-yao his left Yunuso. Bany and Social Telegrams on Pages 8 and 8.)
UNPAID
BILLS
UNPAID
BILLS
man
CAN
137
200 500 600 Total.
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46 47 44
46 43 41
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Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.15
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