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No. 12,000
三拜禮 號十弍月四吳港香
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1921.
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THE COAL STRIKE.
Owners' Attitude.
REPARATION MEASURES.
DEFENCE CORPS INSPECTION.
́ NINGPO” ASHORE.
The Reichsbank Reserves.
(Realy's Service. )
London, April 19.
A Reuter's Service, )
Paris, April 19,
The coalowners spent over two hours at the Board of Trade conferring with the Secretary of Mines, after which their President
London, April 19.
On the Rocks Near Chefoo.
News has been received in the Colony that the Chipe Naviga-
KOWLOON “ TIGER.”
Or Is it a Bear?
For quite a long period we have tion Company's vessel Ningpo is hoard. nothing of the Kowloori on the rocks at North East Pro- tiger. Ho seems, however, to montory, near Chefoo.
The Ningpo was bound for to have caused great cons- reappeared and is aaid
Frere.
have
Speech by the General. The first inspection of the Hong kong Volunteer Defence Corps A version of the Reparations Commission's dem hd for the since its reorganisation took place
announced that there had been no new developments. Subsequently the piry dato for compliance for the 22nd inst. The Reichsbank Parade Ground, when' H.E. the Swatow from Dalny with a cargo|ternation to the inhabitants of handing over of the Reichsbank reserve (soo Earlier Cables) fixes las evening on the Murray the Mining Association issued a statement expressing whether there are to be transferred to the Cologne or Coblenz branch of the Reichs-General Officer Commanding would be any usefulness in replying to the demand of the Minors' hank, where they would be allowed to appear the balance-sheet, (Major General Sir George M. haud cakes and went ashore Hok Un village. One excited Federation for information as regards the offer of the owners to but they are not to be disposable without the permission of the Kirkpatrick. K.C.M.) was the two or three days ago. The cause Chinese who sought the aid of fragu profits and revise the wage schedule. The Association said it Roparations Commission. The statement shows that steps are to be inspecting officer. A very large of the stranding is given as thick the Police in this connection, is, ppeared that the Federation was not prepared to discuss wages taken in consequence of Germany's disregard of Clauss 236 of the crowd of spectators, watched the fog. It is reported that there is however, sure that it was not n Dntil its two chief demands had been concoded. The owners could Trenty, notwithstanding warning. The reserves will therefore be proceedings, added interest being 16 feet of water in the No. i and tiger that he saw, Tigers could not possibly say more than they had already said without discussion security for the German reparations obligations. If compliance.be given the event by the fact that No. 2 holds of the steamer. The not he tigers without the stripes with the Federation, as if they attempted to readjust conditions refused. the Commission will demand immediate surrender of the it was the first public occasion skipper of the vessel is Captain ho ingeniously informed the without consulting the men's representatives they would run a risk metal reserves.
on which the Scottish Companies of being accused of going back to tho old-standing pre-war
Informal Allied Conference at Week-End.
Inspector, and, by the same The Hongkong office of Messra. process of reasoning, he concluded in kilts had been seen and also agreements.
the very first appearance of the Butterfield and Swire is in re- an animal with a dark brownish M. Briand and General Weygand are coming from Paris to Pipe Band that has just baon Ceipt of no information, but a skin, and a knack of standing on attend an informal Allied Conference at Hythe at the week-end at organised. The Corps made salvage steamer has been sent to its hind legs must be a bear, or a
the aid of the Ningpo from monster closely akin to it. Sir Philip Sasson's home at Lympe, the historic scene of the quite a brave show, and many
Shanghai. It is stated that thei previous conferences, Germany now has only twelve days in which Complimentary remarks were
Tha story this witness has told to make a satisfactory proposal for payment of the £600,000,000 due heard.
Ningpo had no passengers on the Police is to the effect that on May in order to avoid new coercive measures.
The parade was an extremely board at the time of the mishap. whilst going in a ricksha on Kow- strong one, ten officers and 203
The Ningpo was built in 1898 loon City Road yesterday he saw nen answering the roll. Under the
at Greenock, and is of the same a large crowd of people chasing Commandant (Lieut. Col. L. G. class as the Chinking and the a monster seven feet long and Bird), who was accompanied by chang, of the same Company.
two and a half in height, towards. tho Adjutant (Major G. F. E. Bad Conditions at Home.
Hok Un village. Strange to say, Rapson), the Corps marched from
none of these people could say, London, April 19. Headquarters to Parade Ground,
what the animal was. One
Approximately 90 British vessels, of a tonnage of over 2,000,000.
The worst shipping slump in living memory is being experienced. awaiting the arrival of the G.O.C.
volunteered the information that open review formation.
it was a tiger, another a lion, but, have been driven to another by the industrial stagnation and dis-H. E, who was accompanied by sension. A city authority declares that ships to-day are unworkal le Lieut. Col. W. N. Nicholson,
in the opinion of the witness, it and unsaloable and are being given away with a pound of tea.”
Was
a bear. |D.A.A. Q,M.G., and Capt. Fisher,
Of course, tho animal, whatever it was, had
Ready to Discuss with Miners,
London, April 19. The cont owners' negotiating committee had long conferences to-day with officials of the Minės Department. It is expected that when the Minars Executive meet on Thursday they will be informed that the owners are prepared to discuss important modifications in the wage sales previously offered.
Rioting in Scotland.
London. April 19. Reports of the disastrous effects of the coat strike upon industry continue to come Bont al pirts of the country, The latest is that; many potteries in North Staffs have closed down, and that twenty thousand operatives are id. Meanwhile the anger of the miners! found a vent in disturbances in Scotland. The worst rioting since the crisis began occurred yesterday at Lanarkshire. Shops at Blantyre were plundered of provision, which were deliberately wasted. Enormous damage is reported to have been done to build ing and plant as the result of rioting in Fifeshire.
THE IRISH PROBLEM.
Mr. Lloyd George Replies to Bishops.
London, April 19. Replying to the appeal by Bishops, cabled on April 6, Mr. Lloyd George says he most heartily sympathises with their desire to bring qlut peace with a routented Ireland. He denounces the Sinn Fein ign of terror and declares that the policy of the Government is the Sole practical solution, just and wise, and the Home Rule Act a *ser «ible and workmanlike method of warrying it out. The fund-
amental issue is Secossion versus Prion.
DISASTROUS SHIPPING SLUMP.
COSTA RICAN OIL CONCESSIONS.
U.S. Reply to British Allegations.
London, April 19.
CHINESE ATHLETICS.
Hongkong Chin Woo Athletic Association.
The
KING HUSSEIN'S THRONE.
Shipbu ding centres are hard. There are 50,000 workers AD.C., was accorded the General unemployed and over 170,000 in the engineering and iron-founding Salute on Arrival and then trades. Recently a Japanese vessel of 4,000 tons was sold for £10.-proceeded to inspect the various 020. Last year the ship was withdrawn from auctions at £12,000, platoons. Following the march while earlier the owners refused £90,000.
past in platoons and in close formation, the Corps advanced to the salating base in open review order, the General Salute being again given.
The Corps, having formed into bollow square, was addressed by the General Officer, who said he The newspapers in Washington state that Mr. Hughes on April felt it a great privilege to have The Government's ideall 15 sent a Note to Britain with reference to the allegations made in
the honour of inspecting the Corps of combining unity with Home Rule is nobler than the Sinn the House of Commons that the United States Government had on the first occasion since its interesting exhibitions of Chinese has advised the British Govern Feiners' creed of excessive Nationalism which would take nothing endeavoured inproperly to procure the annulment of certain oil reorganisation. That evening heart from the North of China. less than isolation and which, if it had full play, would Balkaniso the concessions to a British Company in Costa Ric.. The Notesays thad seen the Corps on the march, world. The controllers of the Irish Republican Army believed they marican Consul at San Jose was not authorised to criticise the and he had closely inspected the cort ultimately win a Republie by continuing to fight, but as long concession; but adds that such criticism accords with the policy of men, finding that they knew how. as the leaders of Sinn Fein stood in this position and received thehe nited States, which does not recognise usurping Governments. support of their countrymen, a settlement would he impossible. He was willing and anxious to discuss any and evory road which promised to lead to a reconciliation. Be fully recognised that forre was no remedy and that reason and goodwill alone would lead to the tina' goal, but an abandoment of force at present would be a surren-1 dor to violence, crime and separation.
THE YAP MISUNDERSTANDING.
EX-KAISERIN'S FUNERAL.
Remains Arrive at Potsdam.
to turn out, in a soldier-like manner. The marching was good and, the drill movements were good, It said something for. #2 large body of meu like that, who had other occupations to attend to, that they should ba Berlin, April 19.
willing to give their services There were sombre scenes on the arrival of the remains of the voluntarily. Their coming for ex-Kaiserin at Wild Park Station, near Potsdam. The ex-Crown ward, after times such as they Princess, younger members of the former Imperial Family, former bad been through. With ELTI Court dignitaries and a party of ex-officers with lowered swords ample that he hoped many would follow. Given The thuily Telegraphe hopes that the Anglo-French Premiers will awaited the train. Many wreaths, which were presented at various others find time at the week-end Conference to discuss the Yap misunder-stations en route from Holland, covered the coffin, over which angreater numbers and another standing and find a solution which will satisfy the American claim all night vigil was kept by officers of the regiments of which the year's work the Corps should be without affronting the new mandatory. The newspaper thinks that ex-Kaiserin was Honorary Colonel. A huge procession, including even better than it was now. He it would be a pity for the Japanese to drift into a serious quarrel uniformed officers and privates, followed the remains to Potsdam, had not arrived in the Colony in with the United States over a fragment of rock and sand. where there were enormous crowds of visitors. forecasts that France will throw her weight on the side of America,. while Britain will probably use her inthence with Japan. Thus the incident promises a satisfactory termination.
Chance of a Settlement.
London, April 19.
SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR TEST MATCHES.
Players Not to Contribute to the Press.
SINN FEIN'S APPEAL TO AMERICA.
A Big Further Loan Sought.
Chicago, April 19. Mr. Boland, representative of Da Valera in America, addressing London, April 19. the Convention Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic, A meeting of the Cricket Board of Control has appointed said that Ireland was going to ask American sympathisers for a Messre. R. Spooner, ti. K. Foster, and J. Daniell as selectors for further loan of probably $100,000,000 to finance the fight for freedom. this season's Test matches, with power to co-opt the captain) selected, also to call in consultatively two professionals. The Helectors will make the players' acceptance conditional upon his not -contributing any article ur s'atenent to the Press respecting any
match he plays in until the end of the season.
INDIA'S LATE VICEROY.
Optimistic Regarding to Future...
London, April 19,
Lord Chelinsford, the retiring Viceroy of India, has arrived in London. As regards India's future he is most optimistic. He said. the Legislative Councils had already demonstrated that they were not a sham but a reality; they had displayed great sense of balance and responsibility. Lord Chelmsford foreshadowed an early collapse of Non-Coopération.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN TO INTRODUCE BUDGET.
Sir Robert Horne Preoccupied with Strike.
London, April 19.
DEMPSEY-CARPENTIER FIGHT,
Fixed for July 2nd.
New York, April 19..
Tex Rickard announces that the Dempsey-Carpentier fight will be fought at Jersey City on July 2nd.
A Paris message says Carpentier and Descamps are sailing to America on May 7th.
ONTARIO GOES "BONE-DRY."
Toronto, April 19. A Referendum on the question of the importation and sale intoxicanta in Ontario resulted in a victory for the "drys" by majority of over 100,000. This makes Ontario bone-dry.
ECHO OF DREYFUS CASE.
Paris, April 19.
time to see the inen at work at the
The Hongkong Chin Woo disappeared completely when the Atheltic Association celebrates Police, in compliance with the ita first anniversary on the 24th, appeal made to them, took up the inst. at the Kau Yu Foug chase. The animal is therefore Theatre. Demonstration of still at large, and will doubtless Chinese tisti cart, music and now and again 80
to furnish speeches, regarding the history material for further exciting tales. and work of the Association and its benefit to youths will be. given, supported and illustrated by a ciematographic show in the same Theatre at night.
Usually, well-informed circles pictures will show some very state that the King of the Hejsz
Kung-fu," given by some of the ment of his intention to abdicate if his claims are not satisfactorily The Shanghai Chin Woo settled by the end of March. Athletic Association is the head Hussein ibn Ali, nearly 70 years body. It was originated by Prof. of age, was appointed Emir of Fock Yuen Gap, a well known Mecca (Grand Shorif) in 1908 by exponent of the Chinese nationat tffe Porte on the death of his art of boxing. Being awars of uncle, the Emir Abdillah ibn the physical weaknews of the Muhammad, at Constantinople. majority of the Chinese us a con-06 June 5, 1916, be proclaimed sequence of their lack of exercise, the independence of the Hejaz f* established the Shangbat and on June 21, 1917, emphasized Association, in the hope of bring-his independence and the pre- better state of health and general by assuming the title of King. ing the younger generation to a eminent dignity of his position physical Giness. There are His eldest son is the Emir Ab, branches of the Association while the Emir Feisal is his third 11 practically every par son. The King lives in patriar
China Tientsin. Mongolia, Manchuria, Hunkow. connected by telephone with Peking, chal „state at Mecca and, while soochow Canton, Ipob, Sing-Jeddah, maintains many archaic
pore and Hongkong, ete.
customs in his despotic adminis. the Chinese more as an exercise
"Kung-fu" is considered by tration.
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an for fighting purposes. has a beneficial effect on every
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The chief attraction at the
Cump that was held last year, but he was looking forward to seeing them next year, because it all deperdel on the work that was done in the field as to whether a body of men was efficient or not He hoped that during the coming summer the тел would in dividually follow up their training and he could assure them that if any units desired to combine with eir regular comrades in any work being done they would be made particularly welcome. Anything ho could do to a new life. after taking the ex-finals of the tennis tournament, help in that direction he ercises for a year or two. ---Con- and information regarding_the would be only too pleased. tributed. He also hoped that in the near future the Corps would have better armament. He hoped that
part of the body, giving larmnon-} ious exorcise to every muscle. females of any age. In Shanghai, It can be indulged in by males ori
every boys or girls school or the youngsters are compelled to Hongkong Theatre from to night college has it in its curriculum and take it. Many men and women until Saturday is "Jack and JiN,” of the weakest constitution have featuring Jack Pickford and been surprised to find themselves Louise Huff-Page 12, healthy and active and enjoying i The dates of the Championship
4.
booking of seats is given on Page
"The Merchant of Venice" is
Corps were steadily growing and being produced by the H. B. he hoped that such progress Page 4. would be continued so that when
Waring Company this evening. →
During Mr. P. H. Holyoak's
the Artillery would have field guns of the type many of the men had been used to in the field and also that more machine gune he inspected the Corps next year absence from the Colony Mr. W. would be available. When that it would be a very much stronger G. Saunders will be in charge of armament did arrive he would body. In conclusion he thanked Messrs Reiss & Co-Page 4. of that they could make themselves turn-out the Corps bad made.
give them sit that he could so Col. Bird for the very satisfactory The 8.6. Demodus has arrived
a
The death is announced of Joseph Reinach, journalist, the In the House of Commons Mr. Chamberlain announced that promoter of the ravision of the Dreyfus case. the Budget would be introduced on the 25th inst, by himself, owing
to Sir Robert Horno's preoccupations with the coal striko.
CAMBRIDGE TO HONOUR JAPANESE CROWN PRINCE.
London, April 19. The Crown Prince of Japan will receive the Honorary doctor's Cffee of Cambrid go.
London, April 19. Mr. Koshida, Secretary to the Japanose Embassy, is proceeding fé Gibraltar to meet the Crown Prince.
THE CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO LONDON..
London, April 19. Dr. Wellington Koo has arrived in Londen from Italy..
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking, April 15..
The Premier has had an interview with Chang Jok-lin and Tso Kwan in Tientsin. He rotürned to Peking on the same day. It is said that Chang and Tso have agreed to go to Peking on the 20th
instant.
The Cantonese community has made a strong protest to the Government against Sun Yat-sen's proposal to contract a Japanese loan and give all the mines in Hainan as security.
(Other Telegrama on Puge 3.)
given on page 4.
an efficient force. His Excellency To the strains of the Pipe Band and the usual consignees notice is went on to say that since he the Corps then marched back had been in the Colony he had to Headquarters, where the noticed that the numbers of the "Dismiss "
was given.
HAWATAN C
GLANDS
SAN FRANCIS
CIFIC
OCEAN
The above sketch shows the route of the cables running from Guam in the Pacific to the Dutch East Indies by way of the island of Yep, concerning the Japanese control of which America is now raining a protest. Our leading artiole to-day deals with the subject.
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On Saturday morning Messrs. Lammert Bros. are selling quantity of steel hoops at the Kowloon Godowns.~Page 4.
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 28. 7161.
The Weather.
2 p.m. Barometer: 29.96. Tom- perature:-72. Humidity
75.
· Lighting-Up Time.
Lighting up time-to-day is 6.46