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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1921. 日十初月正
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
| LEGISLATIVE COUN L. be
COMMUNIST RAIDS IN FRANCE.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE REPARATIONS DECISION.
Germany Refuses to Sign Allied Conditions.
Berlin, February 16.
After conferring with the Baden Cabinet at Karlsruhe, Herr von Simons addressed the Diet. He declared that no German statosman dare call on the people to perform a forty-two years' corvee under the Entente conditions. Germany must therefore refuse to sign such an undertaking. Two important factors in the impending clearing up of the situation would be whether Germany should retain Upper Silesia and what would be her relations with the United States.
CARUSO'S ILLNESS.
A Series of Sicknesses.
New York, February 16. After saying farewell to the members of the Metropolitan Company at his bedside, Caruso rallied, but his condition is still
serions.
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Caruso has had a series of illnesses since early December. was first injured by a fall from a stage pillar and then strained his He afterwards burst a sido by slipping and falling on the stage.
li small blood vessel in his throat while singing at Brooklyn. recovered, hut later suffered successively from lumbago and pleurisy, the lattor nocossitating two operations to his ribs. He subsequently suffered from acute empyema.
US. POST-WAR ADJUSTMENT.
Confidence in the Future.
Washington, February 1.
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Mr. Harding, the Governor of the Federal Reserve Board his annual report, opinee that the United States has passed the cists of post-war readjustment and contemplatos the future contly America at present is finding her exports only partly pai
Trade will soon have to be 1 u to large portion of the world.
and buying most vital essentials unless. Europe's normal even power are restored. Mr. Harding advocates the creation of a Cor poration to arrange long-term credits.
U.S. LOAN QUESTION.
Washington, February 16.
Mr. Houston has agreed to the Judiciary Committee's request got pay any more money to foreign Governments in the form of foans without consultation with the Committee, regardless of whether .com nitmoals have already been made,
U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.
Expansion of Hawaii Harbour.
Honolulu, February 17. Plans for the expansion of Pearl Harbour as a United States naval base at Hawaii with a view to enabling it to supply accom- madation for the entire Pacific Fleet are now under way, according to Rear Admiral Shoemaker, who has just arrived to take command vice Rear Admiral Fletcher, transferred to the American Naval
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Some Interesting Discoveries.
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Paris, February 16.
A message from Aminadon says the arrests in connection with the Communist movement in France have established that the alleged Bolshevist agent. Abramovitch, had a deposit of 230,000 francs in an American Bank in Faris, the money coming from a A number of further arrests have been made German bank.
A man named throughout Franco and also in Algeria and Tunis. John Minkin, arrested at Brast, was found to possess a "passport signed by the representative of the Soviet Government at Sydney, Australia. The Police have discovered large quantities of stolen explosives in the houses of four men known to be Bolshevist sympathisers.
Rebuff for French Extremists.
Paris, Fobruary 17. The extremist faction of the General Labour Confederation were again defeated on the ballot for election of the Directors of tho
Paris Labour Exchange. The papers consider the result extremely important, as it shows that the extremist agitation is wholly Superficial. The Syndicates or Unions are remaining decidedly hostile to Sovietic dictature. Twu further arrests woro inado to-day in connection with the Communistic plot.-Fair.
THE EXCHANGES AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
SHIPPING PROTESTS ON
LIGHT DUES.,
List of Loans For House Building.
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary.
The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, C.B.E, Attorney General.
levied of shipping. The figure WES -aleo proposed by the Government in 1908 in connection with the
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on
construction of the typhoon shel-demand, to-day was 28. 54d. tor but in deference to the ship-
ping interests it was reduced to
2 cents. The shipping interests
of that time said they viewed
THE WEATHER.
2 p.m. Barometer:--30.14. Ter-
LIGHTING-UP TIME.
Lighting-up time to-day is 6,21
hád p..
DON'T FORGET.
To-day.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
the proposal to increase ship-perature:-6%. Humidity-41. ping duca with very grave) concern for such a procedura A meeting of the Legislative would spell disaster to the of the Colony, The Council was hold in the Council trade
His Excell- increase in Light Dues Chamber to-day. ency the flovernor (Sir Reginald not spelled disaster. He point Stubbs, K.CM.G.) presided and ed out that the Govern- there were also present:
ment's used of money to-day was H.B. the General Officer Com-just as acute as it was in 1908, and manding, Major Gen. Sir G. M. that the Government was going to Kirkpatrick, K.C.B.
incur considerable expenditure in j the interests of shipping, such as the installation of diaphone ap-| paratus at Waglan and direction- al wireless apparatus at Cape) D'Aguilar. There would also p.m. possibly be very heavy expen- Hongkong Theatro-5.15, 7.15 diture on harbour developments und 9.15 p.m. when they had the report of Sir Maurice Fitz Maurice. The Government was fully alive! to the danger of imposing undu The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving, taxation on the industry which
Director of Education.
life's blood of The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.the Colony, but The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak.
eub.nitted that the present Light The Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr.
Dues were not an improper The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone. burden. The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak. The Hon. Treasurer seconded. The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook. Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, Clerk of Councils.
The Hon. Mr. T. L. Porkins,
The Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Meseer, Director of Public Works.
(0,BE, Colonial Treasurer.
The Hon. Mr. S. C. B. Ross, 0.8.E., Secretary for Chinese Affaire.
NEW MEMBER.
Mr. Chamberlain on Eastern Purchases from Britain.
London, February 17. That some European countries are deliberately and systemati- cally inflating the exchange against themselves in order to undersell and get their industries going before meeting their indebtedness was the point urged by Sir Peter Rylands, a member of an influential industrial doputation to Mt. Austen Chamberlain to urge alleviation
The Hon. Mr. T. L. Perkins and postponement of taxation of industries during the present depression. It was pointed out that Continental prices defied took the usual oath of allegiance British competition; moreover, there was great difficulty in obtain-on taking his seat in Council as
remittances from certain countries. Mr. Chamberlain replied Director of Public Works. that the factors mentioned were beyond the Government's control, The difficulty in the case of markets like India and China was not concerned with remittances and exchango, but was a question of the impossibility of disposing there of goods ordered from Britain.
JAPAN'S POLICY.
Outspoken American Comment.
London, February 16. The Chicago Tribune, in a leader on the Japanese rejection of the naval holiday, says either Britain or America will force a America will partake in an change of Japanese policy or Asiatic war. Japan's purpose is to control the Pacific, if for no achieve its longer than to enable Japanese Imperialism to aims. The Tribune urges an Anglo-American understanding, whereupon it says Japan will come off her high horse, but if America pursues an anti-British policy, Japan will ride that horse
to war.
THE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM.
Government's Pledge to Ex-Service Men.
London, February 16.
Commission at Rio de Janeiro. Admiral Shoemaker says the plans In the House of Commons, Mr. J. R. Clynes moved an amend- should not be interpreted to give the impression that the Unitedment to the Address, regretting that the Government had failed to States expects trouble, but as a routine development tending to fulfil its promises to introduce legislation for the rief of the greater efficiency and fulfilling the original purposes of a station. unemployed, the numbers of whoin had trebled in the past four months. Part of the Pacific Fleet will very soon be based on Hawaii.
Dr. Macnamara replied that the Government intended to enforce ite unemployment policy and to carry out its pledges to ex-Service men shortly, increasing the unemployment benefits.
ALLIED DEBTS TO AMERICA.
Mr. Lamont's Assurance to President-Elect.
St. Augustine (Flor.), February 17.
AUSTRIA'S PLIGHT.
Chancellor Wants to Visit London.
London, February 16.
Mr. Thomas L.mont, a member of the American peace delega. tion to Paria, visited Mr. Harding and gave an unqualified assurance
The Austrian Chancellor has most urgently intimated his that no agreement or secret understanding whatsoever was made at
He paints out that Versailles as regards the whole or partial cancellation of the Allied desire to visit London to discuss the situation. debte. Americans, without exception, vigorously opposed any such he does not desire to deal with politics nor in any wise to alter the Peace Treaty. The krone, which a few months ago stood at 600 to auggestion.
the . is now nearly 3,000. The Budget deficit was then seven milliard; it is now forty.
Mr. Lamont is a member of Messrs. J. P. Morgan and Company, who are the principal financial agents in the United States of debtor Powers. It is understood that Mr. Lamont and Mr. Harding dis cussed the latter's proposal to convert debts into negotiable paper.
NORWEGIAN CLAIMS ON AMERICA.
For Requisitioning of Ships.
Christiania, February 16.
$14,000,000 in echnection with the requisitioning of ships in war- time shall be submitted to arbitration unless an amicable settlement is rouched soán.
ARCHDEACON WAKEFORD DEPRIVED OF BENEFICES.
An Appeal Pending.
London, February 17.
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To-morrow.
Coronet Theatro-5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.15 it and 9.15 p.m.
the (whole sum already lont);
3650,000 to Kayanially and Co., for fifteen flats in Nathan Road (whole sum already lent),
4-8100,000 to Li Ping, for 32 houses at Shamshuipo (384,000 already lent).
2-$80,000 to the Procurator of the Spanish Missiona, for The Hon. Mr. Holyoak asked, twelve flats at Hart Avonue on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, that resolution should be discussed subsequent at length
He recailed the fact that Sir meeting of the Council. Frederick Logard in a letter the Chamber of Commerce on July 25, 1908, said that it The following financial votes was not the intention to make were referred to the Financial the
Light Dues then Committes and subsequently ap- put on permanent, but only
temporary in order to proved →
vote for the $3,625 in aid of the
shelter. typhoon Kowloon-Canton Railway,special It was equally trus that Sir,
FINANCIAL VOTES.
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pay
5-$120,000 to . Nema- see, for twelve fimberley Road ($30,00 y lent). 6.--86,000 in Baker, for a house a Taipo (whole sum already lunt).
7-$50,000 to the Archblahop
expenditure, repairs to railway Frederick said that he could of Canterbury, for St. Paul's embankment.
give no pledge. Mr. Holyoak College Hostel (all lent).
8.-$75,000 to the Vicar Apos- $2,000 in aid of the vote Imports wont
to state that
tolio, for houses, number not yet opportunity had been and Exports Department, other no
given to the shipping interests or known, near St. Joseph's College charges, secret service.
$8,474 in aid of the vote Public the Chamber of Commerce to nothing yet lent),
With the exception of items 7. Worke, Extraordinary, Hong. [discuss that matter and he urged
vanced in instalments as the kong, communications, roads, that considoration of the re- and 8, these loans are being ad- road contouring Mount Gough solution be postponed.
The Hon. Mr. Pollock seconded. buildings progress. The dates given for completion of the and forming sites for quarters.
$3,000 in aid of the vate His Excellency said he had no
upon in the mortgages. They Kowloon-Canton Railway, special objection at all to the matter buildings are the dates agreed expenditure, typhoon, and rain-being postponed until the next
meeting. storm damages.
REPLIES TO MR. POLLOCK'S
QUESTIONS.
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allow
few weeks' grace boyond contract dates $750 in aid of the vote Kow.
to cover unforeseen delaye. loon-Canton- Railway, special ex-
The houses in Hart Avenue are penditure, expenses in connec-
The Hon. Mr. Pollock asked a not covered by Government loans tion with motor car drivers,
$1,200 in aid of the vote Kow-series of questions, which, with and only 12 flats in Kimberley the answers given by the Hon. Road and 32 houses at Sham- loon-Canton Railway, special
Cofoniul Secretary were asshuipo are so covered, follows:- expenditure, additional hydrants ard main for Kowloon Station.
$14,800 in aid of the vote Kowloon-Canton Railway, special expenditure, locomotives.
LIGHT DUES.
Question.
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Question. Will the Government con- 1. In view of the pressing noed sider the advisability of a Montl of room for further office accom-Ward for the care of the "Insane modation in this Colony, will the being established in connection Government approach the with the proposed New Hospital Military Authorities with a view at Kowloon, so that those who to the Murray Parade Ground are mentally afflicted may not be being handed over to the Govern confined in the cramped and ment at an early date?
Answer.
1. The Government is in cor- respondence with the Military
Question. Authorities on the subject,
depressing quarters which are comprised in the present Lunatic Asyluin?
Answer.
4. It is not desirable to have a mental ward in a hospital.
The Hou. Colonial Secretary moved the following resolution
Whereas it is expected that the total Revenue derived from Light Duos (Special Assesment) since the introduction of the rates at present in forco will exceed in the current year the sum of $1.104.293, being half the cost of the Typhoon Refuge at: Mongkoktsui:
2. For the convenience of those Any extension of the existing And whereas an undertaking who desire to build houses for arrangements for the temporary given that this Special their own occupation, will the detention in the Colony, of insane Assessment. would not be con Government state the terais and persons, while awaiting transport tinued after the above mentioned conditions upon which it is pre-elsewhere, would involve the separate sum had been raised, unless apared to grant loans for the establishment of a new Resolution should first be building of such houses?
Question. proposed to the Legislative Conreil:
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houses.
Answer.
Question.
Asylum.
Answer.
Question.
6. Will th Government appoirt a small Committoo of experts
2. The Government regrets 5. What progress is being made And whereas, in view of the that it does not feel able in by the Economic Resources Com- financial requirements of the present circumstances to increase mission and how soon they come Colony, it is expedient to con- the already large amount locked report from that Commission be tinue the collection of Light up in advances for building expected? The Bishop of Lincoln has deprived Archdeacon Wakeford, Dues at the present rates: Precentor and Canon of Lincoln Cathedral, mentioned in a report of
It is hereby resolved by this
5. The Committee held, its the 6th inst, of his benofices and has called on him to vacate the Council that Light Dues shall 3. Will the Government give a final meeting on February 14th. The Norwegian Minister at Washington has presented a Note Precentor's house within a week. This is the mildest of the three continue to be collected at the list of the various houses and A number of reports by various to the United States Department requesting that the claims of a group of Christiania shipowners on the American Government for courses open; the Archdeacon to be restored to the benefices if his retos laid down in Table P of the flats which are being built with Sub-Committees endorsed by the
appeal succeeds.
Schedule to the Merchant Ship-foans advanced' by the Govern: Committee will be issued very ping Ordinance, No. 10 of 1899.
ment and the dates of such res shortly.. CZECHO-SLOVAKIAN COTTON ENTERPRISE.
In moving the resolution, the pective loans and the estimated Colonial Secretary said that respective dates of completion of London, February 15.
Sir Frederick Lugard such houses and filets? when
the orginial re-
Answer: solution for the acceptance 3. To this question, the Hon. for the purpose of considering the of the Council in August, 1908 he Colonial Secretary handed Mr.feasibility of extending the system
1896 the Unofficial reminded them that in Decem-Pollock a lengthy tabulated reply, of Water Closets in this Colony ber
from the Harbour and by the members, with one exception, giving the list asked tor. This by the pumping up of sea-tator
that the Light showed that the following proposed
amounts had been agreed to be provision of a kind of pipe which
will not be corroded by sea Dues should be permanently Increased to 216 cents per tou,
1-$500,000 to the Humphreys water? and again in 1992' when Estate Co., Ltd, for six flats on
Committee was appointed investigate sources~ of possible inoreuse in revenue it May Road, and 18 flat at to appoint a Committee.
Kowloon. The amount stready proposed that 1⁄2 cente shouldnt in $800,000,
THE NEAR EAST.
Smyrna, February 16, A British squadron, comprising the battleships Ajax and Centurion and five destroyers, commanded by Admiral de Robeck,
has arrived.
A Constantinoplo message reports foverish activity in the Greek and Turkish camps at Anatolia, but so far there has been no serious fighting.
FRANCE CHALLENGES FOR DAVIS CUP.
Paris, February 16. France has issued a challenge for the Davis Cup.
It is reported that two British syndicatos have arranged with Midland bankers and one of the Liverpool cotton brakers to advance £400,000 towards a scheme for the exportation of cotton to Czecho-Slovakia for refining, and for the re-exportation of yarns and ready-made goods to Britain and the Dominions. The enter prise is fully guaranteed by the Czecho-Slovakian Government and
Czech bank combine.
NEW GOVERNOR OF PHILIPPINES.
submitted
to
London, February 16. The New York Times states that Mr. Harding has decided to s appoint Major General Wood, Governor of the Philippines.
(Other Telegrams on Page #)
lent:
May Road, twelve flats also on
Answer.
6. The Government is prepared.
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