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MONDAY, MAY 2, 1921.
日五廿月三
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THE REPARATIONS SITUATION.
Scheme for Reconciling. Allies' Views. (Reuter's Servire.)
London, May 1. The Supreme Council met this morning at 10 o'clock at Downing Street, but adjourned tilt this afternoon, as the report of the Financial Experts was not ready.
The Paris newspapers unanimously protest against sending another ultimatum to Germany. M. Poincart, writing in Le Matin, opines that there has been enough talk: the Allies must now take guaranteen, as the least hesitation will endanger the future.
Belgian Foreign Minister's Proposal.
Later.
At the afternoon meeting of the Supreme Council, the Belginn Foreign Minister, M. Jaspar, outlined a scheme with a view to reconciling the Allies' divergent ideas. The decision thereon bas been deferred, and the Council adjourned after an hour until this morning, when it will hear new proposals, which it is believed Allied experts report unanimously,
M. Briand's "Stupefaction".
London, May 1.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking, May 2. Chan Jok-lin and Tso Kwan, the Tuchans of Fengtion and Peking after their conference at Tientsin. They are already Chili respectively, have announced their intention not to proceed to preparing to depart to their own provinces.
SAIYINGPUN SCHOOL. years ago and maintained by
To-Day's Prize Distribution.
myself, is again fh full swing. With the services of your Instructor. Staff Sergt. Jane of the R. A. M. C., and under the direction of Mr. Morris 1 ELIT confident that much useful work The annual prize distribution will again be done. I heard with approved of the decisions of the Tientsin Conference and the carry-morning. Mr. Ho Kom Tong (one ship Shield at the District School The Tuchuns of Fookien, Chekiang and Kiangsu hare dis-Saiyinpun School took lace this the District Schools Champion
ceremony in connection with the great satisfaction that you wan
ing out of the recommendations is now considered very doubtful,
Chun Jok-lin has declared that the disturbance in Outer tors) presided and there
of the school's principal benefac.ports held a few weeks ago. Mongolia could easily be supressed if sufficient funds were forth-also present Mr. E. Ralpha this achievement,
Whilst congratulating you on I would (Other Telegrams on Page 2.)
(Inspector of English Schools), remind you that while sport; Professors Foster and Hinton and has its usex in teaching Mr. Teesdale Dr. Mackintosh of restraint, self-reliance, and other the University, Dr. Pearce, and a qualities essential in the "game" number of University Students.
of life, it must take a second:
coming.
EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
SHANGHAI RACES.
DAY BY DAY:
were
The proceedings opened by the Headmaster (Mr. A. Morris) an nouncing that Mr. Ho Kom Tong
MR. GEORGE HARVEY, who has been appointed U.8. Ambassador to Great Britain.
LOCAL RUNNERS.
place to your studies. I offer who secured fourth place in a my congratulations to the pupil Writing Competition. This is no (From Our Own Correspondents; | Queen's Road Central, lost a best writer in the school and that considers that there were com-
A woman, living at No. 28 had presented, a gold pen for the
mean distinction, when one black wood cash box containing it had been won by Ma Ping-lit-petitors from every part of the $354 in money and jewellery and This announcement was received British Empire, and that speaking a money deposit receipt for with applause. In calling upon $1,200 in a burglary, which took Mr. Ho Kom Tong, the Head-generally, handwriting does not place in her house last night,
master mentioned the fact of his formerly. It must be a matter of receivo the attention it did lowing a very old friend of the pride to all concerned to know school. In addition to his financial that you can at least hold your into the Colony was frustrated by organising and equipping the I cannot but think that your are dutiable
An attempt to smuggle 800 Ambulance Brigade Mr. Ho had in making this review of the assistance to Saiyingpun School own with the best in caligraphy. "Sparrow" cigarettes now also undertaken the task of various activities of your school, a Chinese Revenue Officer who School's troop of Boy Scouts. For lucky in having such a head- charged the smuggler and a shop- this the school was under a very master as Mr. Morris who takes important track events in the keeper before Magistrate Lindsell
In a number of the this morning. The first defondant
great debt of gratitude.
$100. was fined $35 and the shopkeeper distributed the prizes, said: congratulations to him and Mrs, represented by two well-known so much interest in you, and I forthcoming Far Eastern Olym- Mr. Ho Kont Tong, having should like to tender my hearty piad at Shanghai, China will be It affords mo tbo greatest Morris, and the other members of local sprinters in the persons pleasure to be amongst you age in the Stall, for the extremely of thHyder brothers.
M. Briand, interviewed by Router, exered stupefaction and sadness at the British Press suggestions as to France being bellicose. which was absolutely untrite. He recall France's patience and endurance since the Armistice as no ex vuple of her pacific desires. Subsequent to the Supreme Council's afternoon udjournment a
Shanghai, May 1. British Cabinet menting decided by request that M. Jaspar's project. Champions,
Old Bill is favourite for the be put into draft form. A drafting committee consisting of Lord stable being second and Kings Winsome Hasty's Curzon, M. Briand, Count Sforza Jaspar and Baron Hayashi there- Cross third. upon mot and sat for an hour and a balf, when it adjourned till this and it
It is rainy to-day morning. The Supreme Council meeting han consequently been soft to-morrow, the opening day is probable it will be deferred until mid-day to-morrow.
French Mobilisation on Foot, but Fresh German Proposals Would Still be Considered.
SHANGHAI RACE CLUB. London, May 2. Despite the fact that unanimity was incomplete as regards
Shanghai, May 1. methods at the Supreme Council, the discussions were marked
Mr. William Sanford Jackson, by a lot of friendly banter For example, at one point Mr.who recently resigned the posi- Lloyd George told M. Briand that he was a master at finessing. tion of Chairman of the Race Ah!" retorted M. Briand, “mon cher Lloyd George, it only shows Club, is seriously ill and his life I have been much in your company 1"
is despaired of.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK.
French mobilisation begins to-morrow, and M. Briand declares that if within eight daye-namely, the time necessary for Germany to reply to Mr. Lloyd George's fresh ultimatum and for completion of the French preparations-the Germans produce frosh proposals, they will be considered. but Germany must accept unreservedly both the figures and mothods of payment settled by the Reparations Commission. Even then the Gorman proposals would be considered
Shanghai, May 1. . Mr. Beilby Alston, C.R., has y if guaranteed by securities giving satisfaction to Germany's arrived and will officiate at the ereditore--namely, Allied supervision of the German debt and a laying of the corner stone of the Customs percentage on German industrial exploitation. M. Briand Hongkong and Shanghai Bank on dramatically concluded, "I have got my back to the wall; I cannot Thursday. act otherwise." Meanwhile it is understood that the French Army will be absolutely ready to move within a fortnight.
Later.
Router learns that andor M. Jaspar's plan France is permitted MAY DAY IN CANTON,
to continue preparations for the application of the sanctions in view
of Germany's fadires to carry out the Treaty, but British public opinion favouring a brief period of grace is to be simultaneously satisfied. Mr. Lloyd George has not rejected M. Jaspars" proposals but is unwilling definitely to answer until he has consulted members of the Cabinet who would immediately meet. It now seems that opinion in Allied diplomatie circles is trending in favour of firstly, preparation and presentation of the terms to the Germans; secondly, immediate preparations for the enforcement if Germany does not agree or does not provide guarantees; thirdly, taking immediate steps for enforcement after the conclusion of a short-timed ultimatum, Mr. Lloyd George Hoping for American Co-operation.
Later.
Labourers Demands.
Yesterday being" Labour Day" was marked by a grand proces or in Canton, about seventy labour guilds, with the Engineers Guild at the head, being repre- sented. Over 10,000 labourers took part and circulars werd distributed along the route by
motor cars.
It is suggested that Germany shall pay £100,000,000 annually also a 25 per cent, tax on exports. The latter method how over is criticised demands of the labourers, such as The circulars stated that the on theground that British and ochre consumers would really be paying workers, employees and peasants, it. It is declared that Berlin is dotermined not to yield to the are that they should be able to. demands and it is said that taper of the Germans is indicated by live in good houses, and enjoy the Press, which is emphasising the protests against lies about good clothing and food. German war-guilt ".. but it is believed that this largely bluff, preparatory
may be
Tous an eleventh-hour climb down only by those who are not labour- things have so far been enjoyed It is stated that behind Mr. Lloyd George's insistence upon aners. We must work with united ultimatum lies a hore that America muy yet decide to take a hand strength for the realisation of in pattling the problem. settled
opined Cannot be
This am, without fear. This is Abat
reposted tha Government
yesterday the only way we can get paradise heard unofficially Atherica that Washington is contemplating a return to full co-)
from for our labourers." operation with the Allies, including membership of the Reparations Commission, hence it seems that there are reasonable grounds for not prejudicing any possibility of such a reunion by the French penalties, which might check any American impulse actively to re-enter the affairs of Europo.
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without her.
which it
WAS
INDO CHINA GOVERNMENTAL FLEET,
First Unit Will Bring Arabian Stallions.
FAREWELL DINNER TO COL. HARVEY.
OBITUARY.
Sanitary Inspector H. F. Pearson.
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of
To Represent China at Shanghai.
more
That
By the P. and O, liner Soudan, and to give away the Prizes. satisfactory results achieved by their nomination is more than which left yesterday, there left On previous occasions I have you pupils both in the class-room just is borne out by the fine Inspector Sullivan who is retiring spoken to you on your day 10 and on- from the Police Force on pension. Four parents, teachers, and alleve, conclusion,
the playground. In records they hold in connection
those The Inspector was one of the and on the importance of won Scholarships and prizes by the Lu-itano and Victoria. who have with the various open events held oldest members, of the Force, study of your own language. T joining that body as far back as day I intbud making a few the others I would exhort them the holder of the 220 and 440 are to be congratulated, and to Recreation Clubs, G. A. Hyder is 1896. He is accompanied by Mrs. marks on general matters con- to do their best. This will earn yards championships hall, under Sullivan and one of their children. nected with your School. The the commendation Inspector Robert Macdonald who Boyscout Movement is a subject teachers and the approbation of and recently returned on leave, bas which is comparatively new to
your the auspices of the Lusitano Victoria Recreation been appointed to take the Chinese boys, perhaps not pro be at the top of the Class: some Hyder) has the half-mile and your con-cience. One only can Clubs, while his brother (B.A. duties of the departing officer
perly anderstood by parents and one must be at the bottom, and mile tract championship to his guardians, and a few words of whoever this may be, I would credit, these two being secured explantion from me may not be comfort him with the thought in the The proprietor of a shop in out of place.
meet held under the Peiho Street, Shamsuipo, reports
that as long as he has done his auspices of tho V.R.C. on Satur- The Bogscout Movemenbest, he has done what that at 745 last night while was
was day. started in England expected of him-no one can do partaking of his meal with his years ago by General Sir William moro.-(Applause.)
It may also be mentioned that fakis, six men entered his shop. Baden-Powell, and has now spread
at the recent Kwangtung meet The report of the Inspector of at Canton the 440 yards sprint One of hunt pointed a dagger at all over the world. In these days English schools, stated: The also went over to G.A Hyder. him, while his fokis were covered of gigantic organisations, the Maximum Enrolment was 340 In the V.R.C. sports on Saturday, revolvers. His wife was forced regarded at first sight with suspi-attendance was 314 (384 in 1919), successes which he escured at the by three of the marauders with Boyacont Movement might be (370 in 1919.) The average B, A. Hyder too, repeated the ratten hangle, valued at $30, and neither Political to surrender a gold mounted cion, but I can assure you it his Mr. Hamilton acted as Head Kwangtung meet.
nor Military Master during the greater part. The events in which they have in cash was stolon from a drawer. for the common welfare, the up- a gold finger ring, worth $10, $50 significance-nothing that is not of the year.
been selected to represent China The School has been full at the Olympiad are:- No arrests have been made. lifting of mankind. The motto to throughout the year, and only
G.A. Hyder:-230 yards (single of the Scout is to "help others ".about one-third of those who and relay); 440 yards (aingle-and-
is
Smith, of the Aria Banking Cor-selves. Life
I would remind you that you applied for admission could be relay); 880 yards (single), The wedding of Mr. Clarence do not live for your-accommodated. As B. result
B. A. Hyder: 880 yards a series of of the further
Miss Janet poration, Canton, son of Mr. and sacrifices.
application (single); one mile (single); and Your parents' make of the rulo Mrs. Joseph A. Smith, and great sacrifices for you, perhaps the number of pupils in a Class
limiting the five mile marathon. T. Schiffmacher, to pay your fees, clothe, and feed to 30, the average attendance is, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank you, and to give you of the best, slightly below that of the previous M. Schiffmacher, of Cambridge, You in your turn will be called year. The attendance is regular, Biggar, Pokfulam, on Saturday, maxim to the practical test, and tone of the School continus ex- Massachussetts, took place at the upon to deny yourselves for and 31 boys made every possible residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. others. I note that fon put this attendance. The discipline and The ceremony was performed by by your efforts raised the sum of cellent. Handwriting throughout The s.8. Loretta, has arrived the Rev. E. J. Weeks, of Canton, $360 towards the North China (the School continues to merit from Baltimore and consignees the bride being given away by Famine Fund. A Scout is special praise; at a recent "Vere are given the usual notice on Mr. D. M. Biggar, Mrs. Biggar taught
do big best." Foster's International Writing Page 5,
ta
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
acting as Matron of Honour. Mr Ta school, at your studies, Competition" one pupil from this. Messrs. Jardine Matheson &. John W. Mears was "best man."in the playground at your games, School sent in a copy which was Co., Ltd., advertise that they have Subsequently a reception, was whatever it may be, let it be of adjudged to be "of conspicuous authorised Messrs. Reginald Mein held.
your very best. When your school merit and deserving of special Austin, Cedric Charles Boyd, and days are over, and you have to commendation", and was ranked Allan Brown Stewart to sign the earn your own livelihood, what-"fourth". Map drawing is par-firm per procuration from to- ever occupation you may follow,ticularly good."
day.-Pago 4.
CANTON NEWS.
sums have been given.
On Wednesday at the Kowloon
let your work be of your best.. Useful additions to the general The partnership between Mr. Many Hongkong residents will
Put your whole heart and soul equipment of the School have John Owen Hughes and Mr. into it, and you are bound to been made these include 100 Andrew Forbes in Mesers. Harry learn with regret of the death of Paris, April 29.
Sanitary Inspector H. F. Pear-
In connection with the in-ucceed. I think a good motto volumes for the Library, material Wicking & Co. has been dis- The steamer Indo-Chine, the first unit of the French Indo-son. which took place at sea on
auguration of Sun Yat-sen as
for every one of you is: "Work for the Sports' Section and various solved--Page 4. China Governmental Fleet, has left Marseilles for Saigon with April 18.
President it is stated that several your best, and play your hert." series of pictures for conversa- The office of the Italian Con- general cargo, notably engines. The steamer Albert Sarraut, is Inspector Pearson left the Col.
members of the Kuomunting have kind to animale and loyal to his Most of this was personally Buildings.
Further, a scout is taught to be tional and decorative purposes.sulate is now located in Prince's now being built at Saigon as the second unit. The Indo-Chinc is toony, by the 8.8. Eastern on the been canvassing the shops for call at Beyrouth, Syria, to take a lot of the finest Arabian stallions 14th April for Australia on a six subscriptions towards the day's country. And lastly, all Scouts selected by the Head Master when A distinctive comedy film en- the Government bought for improving the Indo-Chinese breed. months vacation, was taken sori- *xpenses, but that only small of anything more calculated to Sports the School has held featured at the Coronet Theatre are Brothers. I cannot conceive on leave in England. In titled A Twilight Baby" is being jously ill shortly after leaving Hongkong and died aftor being party, formerly most keen in the brotherhood. and to make for recreations.
Members of Sun Yat-sen's remove Class distinctions. to its own: football, volley ball, all this week.--Page 7.
weld the whole mankind into one and swimming are the favourite four days out at soa.
A consignees' notice regarding 'The deceased, who was born on, matter of an attack on Kwongsi, universal peace and concord, graduates at the local University 4.
Amongst the the Seiro Maru appears on Page the 8th May, 1880, joined the have now changed their tone. Some of you may wonder why I upon whom degrees were con- Sanitary Department as a tem- saying that the new President have dealt with the Scout Moveferred at the recent congregation Godowns, Messrs. Lammert Bros. porary Inspector on February 12, will only attack Kwongsi when ment at such length. Well, I will two were former pupils of this are solling a quantity of guany 1904, boing given
the boundary between the two perinanent
let you. into the secret. At a farewell dinner Colonel Harvey, the new Ambasador to spector on June 1st. To served
appointment as a Third Class In- provinces has been violated.
A 8 bool, Messrs Wong To On and bags-Page 4.- troop has been started amongst and Mok Wing Kan. The School Britain (an anpointment which critics declared has been made on continuously in the Colony until
the "Small Boys" of the school, is now the recognised Practising. account of his anti-English feeling), revealed himself in an encour the beginning of January 1912.
and I take this opportunity of School for the University and ageing light. He said that Mr. Wilson affored him the Ambassador-when he proceeded on leave, re-
CHINA JOINS INTERNATIONAL
announcing that I propose to take three Students in Training are in ship. This fact refutes the claims of the above critics. turning to his old position in
TELEGRAPH UNION
over the responsibility of provid- constant attendance. ther, Cole Harvey is confident that President Harding's genius October. In 1915, be was promot
ing for the full cost of mainten-|
The closing rate of the dollar, on The following were the donors demand, to-day was 21. 67gd. co-operation, which has won the hoarte of his own people, was ad to Sanitary Inspector, Second Communications,
Mr. Yeh Kung-cho, Minister of snoe, Instructor, uniform, equip-of special prizes: Captain Hall destined to draw the entire English-speaking race into an Class.
submitted ament-whatever may be пeces Musers, Kwok Siu-lau, Ip San-chi, harmonious relationship practically perfect, both materially and
memorandum to the President sary. In fact, I feel it a great Ho Ki, Ho Wing, Ho Iu. Ho spiritually, Mr. Hedges, a well-known lawyer, humourously urged popular official and much liked. detail the inclusion of Chinese permitted to participate in a Young Hing, Sheang Young, The deceased was a very recently setting forth in minute honour as well as a duty to be Chouit, Ho Loung, Choy Hing, Col. Harvey to go slow on "this bande-across-the-sea business," Much sympathy will be extended telegraphy in the International movement, of which H.E. the Chung-Kan, Li Ping, and the because it had been overdone all round since it was taken for to the widow, who with their two Telegraph. Union and the results Governor in the chief promoter. Ying Wah Book Shop granted that any one trying to make trouble between America and children was at time accompany of the Culness Mission attending I learn that the Old Boys| England is our common enemy.
ing the deceased on his holidays, the meeting of the Union.
The prize-list was a lengthy Ambulance Division, started afxfone,
New U.S. Ambassador Confident of Harmony.
New York. May 2.
To-Day's Exchange.
The Weather.
Pratura-85. Humidity :---57.
Lighting-Up Time. Lighting up time to-day la 6.51
2 p.m. Barometer:-29,78. Tem-s