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弍拜禮 號三月五英港律
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1921.
日六廿月三
SINGLE ODPY; 10 CTS.
550 PER ANNUM.
THE REPARATION MEASURES.
CHINESE ENVOY IN BRITAIN.
Mobilisation of 1919 Class Ordered as Provisional' Step.
(Reuter's Service.)
Chu Chi-chien at Buckingham Palace.
(Reuter's Service. )
London, May 1.
London, May 2.
Telephonic instructions were sent to Paris from London at 9.30 to-night for mobilisation of the 1919 class.
Communist Plot Unearthed.
(Reuter's Service. )
THE CENSUS.
Incomplete Figures Anticipated.
The census returns will fall
far short of the actual population'
the Custodian of Enemy Property, ia the vlow of Mr. J.D. Lloyd,
was appointed" to take charge of the 1921 census of and the Now
Our representative, who called
Chu Chi Chien was accompanied to the Palace by the Chinese
Landon, May 2. Minister and Mr. Archibald Rose. Their Majesties received the Cabinet to-day include a reduction of the supply of bunker coal for who
Measures decided upon by the transport committee of the It is understood that the Allies have agreed upon the principle distinguished visitor very graciously, and cordially accepted the ships. of the scheme of presenting an ultimatum to Germany and simul-valuable and beautiful gifts. It is understood that their Majesties taneously proceeding with military measures, which will be used in will make return gifts to the President. The King will also send the event of Germany not accepting or not carrying out the terms a letter acknowledging the President's letter,
companying the ultimatum. The terms are not yet definitely ttled, but include provision for guarantees by Germany, also in- diations of the penalties which will be applied to enforce the guarantees if these are brokon.
A Little-Only a Little-Premature.
London, May 2
The draft committee engaged in preparing a statement of the terms for submission to Germany continued its labours to-day. The Supremo Council only sat an hour, aljourning till the evening. Allied experts will meanwhile deal with certain questions still unsettled.
It is authoritatively donied that M. Bend.telegraphed instruc- tions for French mobilisation with a view to the sccupation of the Ruhr region. The French Premier declared that he is awaiting the decision of the Supreme Council.
Lengthy Sitting of Supreme Council.
Later. The Supreme Council sat for four hours this afternoon and adjourned till to-morrow morning. M. Briand stated that agreement had been almost reached.
Details of Scheme to be Settled To-day.
Later.
The lengthiness of the afternoon meeting of the Supremo Council was due to the fact that it was the first case in which it had complete financial details of the agreed scheme. Discussions, were perfectly amicable, and dealt with the financial projects for the reparations demands. The Council accepted the scheme generally. but will consider the detailed plan, which has many technicalities, to-morrow.
Points of Supreme Council's Decision.
London, May 2.
It is understood to-night that the Supreme Council's terms are ramed on the following principles: Germany shall acknowledge zebligation to pay £6,600,000,000 by issuing bands now and henceforth in accordance with her ability to pay, with interest at 5 per cont. Germany is required to pay £100,000,000 annually and 25 per cent. export tax, and when these payments exceed interest requirements on the bonds issued, the Reparations Commission shall be entitled to require the issue of further bonds to absorb the surplus.
French Cavalry Division Starts for Ruhr.
New York, May 3.
The Associated Press correspondent at Mayence telegraphs that a division of French cavalry commanded by General Simon left to night for Ruhr in 15 trains.
See also Earlier Cables.]
Envoy Acknowledges Services Rendered by British
Experts.
industrial crisis to effect a revolution in the United Kingdom has Territories. It is authoritatively stated that a Communist plot to utilise the Hongkong been frustrated. Tons of inflammatory leaflets have been circulated.) A number of the distributors have been arrested and thousands of upon him this morning to investi- leaflets have been destroyed.
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French Government Authorises Supplies to Britain. Chu Chi Chien visited the Foreign Office and saw Sir Eyre
London, May 2,
Paris, May 2. Following the request of a British firm for permission Crowe in the absence of Lord Curzon at the Supreme Council. He purchase 10,000 to 15,000 tons of coal daily, the Government has then attended a Government luncheon at the Carlton Hotel, at authorised exportation of French coal to England. which Mr. Shortt, the Home Secretary, presided. Mr. Wellington Koo, Sir Charles Addis, Mr. Archibald Rose and other distinguished guests were present. Mr. Shortt paid a tribute to Chu Chi Chien'a great services to China and said that the Government would do everything possible to help his mission,
specially referred to the development of commerce and industry, Chu Chi Chien, replying, dealt with the problems of China, and evering which he was gratified to hear that the British are ready to place at the disposal of China the essential scientific knowledge and technical skill. He paid a tribute to the helpfulness of the Government, and emphasised that the Chinese fully shared the British engineers and experts already engaged by the Chinese desire of the British Government to foster the friendliest Anglo- Chinese relations.
NEW LORD-LIEUTENANT SWORN IN.
Human Incident on Landing,
Lord Edmund Talbot, now Viscount Fitz Alan, was sworn in as
London, May 2. Vicoroy at a meeting of the Privy Council in Dublin Castle, the quaint ceremonial occurring in private. Viscount and Viscountess Filz Alau arrived at Kingstown in the early morning, and were Viceroy during the last fifty years, His Excellency shook hands greeted on landing by a newspaper-seller, who hasvelo med every with the old man. -
JEWS AND ARABS CLASH IN PALESTINE.
Quiet Restored.
Jerusalem, May 2.
gate what prospects there exist of an early report on the enumera- tion of the population, was in- formed that the work is now fa arocess, but that owing to the un-return of a large number of ¡papers, and various discrepancies In the returns, the preliminary report which is to precede the full statletion, will not be ready for publication until the lapse of a fortnight or more.
To instance the difficulties which Far Eastern consus
the let inst. resulted in 20 being killed and 153 wounded. Troops ignorant population, Mr. Lloyd It is officially announced that the clash with Arabs at Jaffa on officer has to encounter among an
All is now quiet, were hurried from Ludd and quelled the disturbance without firing variety of slly rumours which pointed out the existance of a
London, May 2, Zionist headquarters in London Inform Reuter that 22 Jews were killed and 80 wounded and that many shops were pillaged in Jaffa during the outbreak cabled earlier.
BRITISH TOREADOR'S DEBUT.
Carried Around Arena by Enthusiastic Crowd.
Gibraltar, May 2.
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had had an adverse effect on the census returns and which had to some extent hindered the work of the enumerators. One predicted the throwing of a number of children into the harbour 89 sort of peace-offering to the water gods on the occasion of the bu Iding of the proposed harbour bridge. Another resulted from a recentiscussion at the Sanitary Board anent the dangers of over-
Irlande, was carried in triumph by the crowd around the arena at holders in fear of persecution by
A Britisher, appearing under the pseudonym of Don Carlos el crowing, which put the house Linea (Spain) after killing two bulls with two sword-thrusta, follow- the authorities if the actual that he was an Eastern Telegraph clerk named Leonard Trimby, who, ence of overcrowding in their ing a wonderful display of agility with the red cloak. It appears figures they gave prove the exist-
Feiners were killed in affrays in South freland during the week-arena, stipulating that his fees be given to charity. Trimby was the census
It is officially announced that three policemen and four Sian equal the akili at, I courage of the Spanish bullfighter, entered the fear
tired of hearing he Spaniards boast that no Briton could possibly respective cases. A third popular was that the object of born at fawnpore.
was to determine Lord Derby's Visit Unofficial,
the number of the population for the levy of a head tax by an impoverisbed Government. Τα this latter suggestion, the recent increase in duties on stamps,
end.
London, May 2.
AMERICAN PRESSURE ON PANAMA.
Washington, May 2.
In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Short stated that Lord Darby's visit to Ireland was undertaken purely only within a reasonable time, the United States will compel her to to have lont colour.
Mr. Hughes has notified Panama that unless she acta voluntari-tobacco and liquors would appear his own responsibility and initiative. The Government had not transfer jurisdiction of the disputed Coto territory to Costa Rica. entrusted Lord Derby with a farther mission.
| INTERNATIONAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE GATHERING.
Indian High Commissioner to Deliver Address,
London, May 2. Reuter learns that the Indian High Commissioner, Sir William
Change in German Cabinet Unlikely.
Despite the proferred resignation of Dr. von Simon, Berlin does
Landon, May 3, not anticipate an immediate change in the ministry. It is generally admitted in responsible circles that there is no prospect of a better solation for thermany that the Paris decisions, but foreign control of the national finances is bitterly unwelcome to all Germans who Meyer, departs for Paris shortly to uttend a meeting of the Interna- feel that much depends upon the nature of President Harding's replytional Colonial Institute opening on the 17th inst, as the principal to Germany's appeal, which is expected to reach Berlin on the 5th representative of the Empire. The subjects for discussion include inst. The Germans are still clinging to the hope that the Treaty does not provide for the occupation of Rahr, whether defaults are
the depopulation of the natives in certain Colonies, also the railway proved or net.
construction programme and labour exchanges in Africa, Sir William is responsible for a discussion on, the establishment of colonial magistracios, and is also to explain the circumstancos in relation to to his appointment as High Commissioner for India and the functions of the office.
New German Note Makes Fresh Concessions.
Loudon, May 3.
A telegram from New York states that the new German Note has boon received. It is believed that it makes a number of nea concessions to tho Allied demande.
Allies Reach Complete Agreement.”
Later,
SPORTING INVASION OF BRITAIN.
The Allies reacfied complete agreement on the military and
American Tennis Players Success. political measures to be adopted in the event of Germany continuing the policy of evasion and procrastination, excepting in regard to par
Sport in Britain this summer will have a strong international
London, May 2. iculars relating to guarantees. Reuter learns from a Fronch sourer that the Allies decided to take all necessary steps for occupation ol
lavour. Besides the Australian cricketers, an American polo team Ruhr and to call out the necessary French contingents, The Allies will amateur and professional championships, and the stream of lawn and a crowd of American golfars are arriving to compete in the ask the Roparations Commission, a cording to Art 233 of the Treaty.tennis players from abroad continues. to fix by the 7th inst. the methods of payment of the debt by Gor many and by the 13th inst. Germany must notify her unreserved acceptance. In the event of refusal, occupatio; of Rahr will proceed automatically,
Aв regarda guarantees, the French demand, that, in addition to the immediate payment of a milliard gold marks, which constitutos the reserve of the Reichsbank, the institution at Berlin of a Com. mission of Guarantee.
AUSTRALIANS' BRILLIANT START.
Leicestershire Swamped
In fine weather, before six thousand spectators, Australia
London, May 2. scored 430 for 7 wickets,' when they declared. Bardsley made 109. while Macartney contributed 177 by sparkling all-round cricket, including 20 boundaries. Gregory made 78. Leicestershire were dismissed for 142. Sharp scoring 56. The Australians won by an "innings and 152 ruas.
THE SILESIAN PLEBISCITE.
Certain Districts to be Allotted to Poland.
Berlin, May 2,
The newspapers state that the Inter-Allied Commission concern- Ing the Upper Silesian plebiscite has dispatched its report to London Boommanding that the districts of Pless, Rybnik and the strip of af Bast Kattowitz be assigned to Poland and the remainder
o Germany.
U.S. SENATOR'S CONVICTION QUASHED,
Washington, May 2.
All of these things, says Mr. Lloyd, will result in a falsified return on the number of chil dren, not to mention adults.
Our representative endeavour-
The Supreme Court has quashed the conviction of Senatored to console him with the remark Newbery, who was last year sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fined £2,000 for corrupt practices at the 1918 elections.
SPANISH GOVERNOR VISITS CROWN PRINCE. The Governor of Algeciras arrived and called on the Japanese
Gibraltar, May 2. Prince on behalf of King A fonso.
Crown
that at least he could be thankful that the circumstances would not result in an exaggeration of the figures, which would be far worse. Dealing with the work of the
were at the onumerators, a number of whom moment busily engaged in entering in bulky books the figuras obtained from the schedules, Mr. Lloyd said that 110,000 returns had been distributed to householders' and Suspense Account; and they will principal tenants, though how further declaro an interim many of them had been used he dividend of $18 per share in was unable to say at the moment. respect of the Working Account The task of the clerks were not 1920 and carry forward the sum made the easier by reason of the of $2,615,372.05.
(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page 2)
DAY BY DAY.
A wide circle of friends will learn with regret of the death, which took place at Cardiff on April 27, of the wife of Mr. John Parkes of Kowloon Docks yesterday and it is all the more The news was received by cable
fact that the returns received from the mainland contained, in culars, and required revision. many cases, misplaced parti-
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Peak, were this morning charged Mr. R. Sutherland, of No. 129 the Two chair coolies, employed by sad in that Mr. Parkes, who left at the Magistracy with leaving cannot yet have reached borde. Mr. Sutherland's employ without a few weeks ago on furlough, The latest achievement of the American invaders was the perfor-throughout the Colony as an all-buted their action to the non- Mr. Parkes, who is well known giving notico. Defendants attri- the final of the Amateur Tennis Championship at Queen's Club, sympathy of many friends. mance of Mr. Cutting, who beat C. N. Bruce by G-3. 6-4, and 6-4 in rouad sportsman, will have the his promise as regards their pay. announcement of interest to
fulfillment by Mr. Sutherland of
The A. C. E. A. L. have ag He meets Baerlein, the holder, on May 4.
Mr. Sutherland, however, said he contractors.-Pago 4. had paid defendants according to New music has been received the stipulated terms. Mr. Suther-by the Anderson Music Company. land said he had experienced Page 7.
ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY.
Chinese Government Deprecates Publicity.
London, May 3.
A newly organised guild of oar penters and building contractors in Canton has been formed ard, great. difficulty in keeping his An organ recital is being given according to information obtained chair coolies, who always quitted in St. John'sCathedral on Monday from the guild, it is expected that his service as soon as they had next.-Page 4.
about 20,000 carpenters and build-learned their job. He believed Alterations of rules regarding In the House of Commons Mr. Harnsworth, in the course of as members. According to the spiracy. Defendants were each Royal Hongkong Golf Club,---- ing contractors will join the guild the whole matter was a con- golf balls are advertised by the further questions by Commander Bellaire regarding China and the officers of the guild, they are fined $10. `. Anglo-Japanese Alliance, stated that the Chinese Government did about to start a day and night
Page 4. not desire publication of its representations concerning this subject. school for the benefit of their
A general meeting of members Bollaire, Mr.. Harmsworth sunounced that no
A message of the 28th ult. stated that, in reply to Commander members which will be maintain.
of the Hongkong Cricket Club is representations regarding the Anglo Japanese Treaty had been the members, each contributing lane, Weat Point, yesterday, aud
Inspector Murphy and a party of being held on Tuesday next. received from China.]
recent writtened from subscriptions from among detectives raided No. 9 Kou Yan Page 4.
Messra Lammert Bros. are 82 toward the establishment of in a room seized a burglar's outfit selling a quantity of household the school.-Canton TimpS, and a pawn ticket relating to a furniture on Friday afternoon.
hrase Budda which had been Page 5. stolen from Mr. Ng Hon-tse, We are officially informed that The occupant of the room, a man, ting Committee of the Canton Magistrate, E. Lindsell and sen the General Agents and oneul-was this morning charged before Insurance Office Ltd., will, at tenced to six months hard labour the forthcoming Meeting of for receiving stolen property. Shareh Iders to be held on Mr. Lindsell adjudged that the Thursday the 19th instant, pawnbroker should allow Mr. Ng declare
fast dividend Hon-tae to redeem the Budda on of $17 per. share
Farbanne, Elgak-ion, socomi hlaut has won taken by the in payment of half the amount for add $50,000 to Torestment and ground that no sufficient predau- respect of Working Account 1919, which it had heen pawned on the
SIR ERNEST CASSEL'S BENEVOLENCE.
London, May 2.
Sir Ernest Cassel has given £225,000 to found a sanitarium for nervous diseases and has purchased a mansion at Penshurst Their Majesties the King and Queen have consented to become Patrons.
SHIPBUILDING TRADES BALLOT ON WAGES.
London, May 2.
resulted in 45,169 votes in favour of and 35,969. against acceptance The Federation of Engineering and Shipbuilding Trades ballot of reduced wagen,
To-Day's Exchangɔ, demand, to-day was 2a, 636 1,
The closing rate of the do" ar en
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