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The
Hongkong Telegraph.
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BLAGO
ANDERSEN MOOREM &
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FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS
IRISH PEACE MOVES.
FOUNDED 1881
No. 12105
六拜禮 號七月五英港香
SATURDAY, MAY
1921.
日十三月三
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C. P. R. PURCHASES ex-GERMAN LINERS,
The Government's Open Attitude.
{ Router's Service, )
Landoo, May 6. The dying hopes of an early pence in Ireland were rekindled by- the meeting between Sir James Craig and De Valera, which both Unionist and Nationalist Irish newspapers, welcome as a sign of approaching peace. It transpires that the meeting, on which Sir James Graig to-day reported to the Unionist Party conference at Belfast, was due to De Valera's initiative.
Captain Dixon, M.P., in a speech in East Belfast paid a tribute to Sir James Craig's pluck in going alone and unarmed to meet De Vairs in the enemy camp far from Dublin. Influential circles emphasise that the meeting was in nowise the outcome of so-called secret peace moves by the Government, but it is stated on good authority if joint representations wore make to the Cabinet on behalf of Ireland the suggestion of amending the Bill based on proposals agreed to by either side, would be considered,
Ulster's Stand.
Later.
An official report from the conference between Sir James Craig and the Ulster Loyalist Party candidates at Belfast, states that Craig, referring to the meeting with De Valera, declared that Ulster by accepting and undertaking to work the provisions of the Home Rule | Act had reached the limit of its concession. No further discussion could be entered into. When the Irish Parliaments were established and the Council of Ireland constituted there would be the necossary constitutional link between northern Ireland and southern Ireland.
INTERESTING WAR FIGURES.
Where the British Army Came From.
London, May 6. An official return, issued to-day, shows that 9,500,000 men enlisted in the British armies during the late war. The total casualtios wore 3,256,362. Those figures, analysed, give the British Isles 6,211,427 enlistments, 743,702 deaths; 1,693,262 wounded; and 176,305 prisoners. Canada had 683,170 enlistments: 56,625 deaths: 149.732 wounded; and 3,754 prisoners. Australia had 413,453 onlist- ments; 59,330 deaths: 153,171 wounded; and 4,084 prisoners. Zealand had 227,325 enlistments; 16,136 deaths; 40.729 wounded; and 502 prisoners. India had 1,679,416 enlistments; 61,398 deaths: 70,859 wounded; and 11,070 prisoners. South Africa had 136,373 enlist- nogts; Newfoundland 9,869 enlistments; and other Colonies 135,337. The combined casualties of the last three were 8.832 dead; 1,513; whunded; and 1,718 prisoners.
THE SILESIAN OUTBREAK.
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Polish Insurgents Advance.
New
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Former Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm" will Ply to Yokohama,
{Reuter's Service,)
Montreal, May 6.
liners Koenigin Viktoria and Prinz Friedrich Wilhem. The former Britain has sold to the Canadian Pacific Railway the ex-German will be re-named the Empress of Scotland, and will ply hotween Quebec and Liverpool; the latter with be re-named the Empress of
hina, and will ply between Vancouver and Yokohama.
U.S. AND THE ALLIES.
Washington to Appoint an “Euofficial" Representative.
London, May 7,
A Washington's Massago etates that the Administration has decided to appoint an unofficial representative to the Supreme Council and the Ambassadors Council. A further message states that Mr. Roland Boyden, now American Commissioner at Paris, will represent America on the Reparations Commission,
THE CULTURED" PEARL.
Chamber of Commerce Covers It With Ridicule.
London, May 6 The "cultured "pearl bubble has been thoroughly deflated by a statement of the Gems Section of the London Chamber of Commerce to the effect that they have long been marketed, are well known, and have been sold as such. The Chamber declares that they are quite different in appearance from the Oriental pearl, can only be produced in small sizes, are easily distinguishable, and are comparatively valueless.
US: MINISTER TO CHINA.
Mr. J. G. Schurman Mentioned.
Washington, May-0. President Harding is understood to have selected Mr. Jacob G. Schurman, President of the Cornell University as Minister to China.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE IMPERIAL WAR CABINET.
New York, May 6.
Mr. Massey, Prime Minister of New Zealand, has arrived at London, May 7. Victoria B.C. en route to London to attend the Imperial War Cabinet. Reuter learns that according to the latest advices received in He declared the British Dominions bordering the Pacific coast must London, the insurrection in Upper Silesia is spreading considerably. strengthen their naval defence. There could be no objection to The Polish Legation in London states that the Polish Government renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance as long as the Dominions is doing its utmost to discourage the rising, and has ordered a strict were given the right to choose their own citizens. Any attempt to closing of the Polish Upper Silesian frontiers to prevent communica- relieve New Zealand of the mandates for the Pacific Islands or to tion. The insurgents have roached a line from Gleiwitz to the Oselehange the policy as regards Sauna and other islands under New Canalwards, and have ecupied Oppalti, Gleiwitz, and Beuthon.Zealand's charge would be intolerable. Three thousand rebels are in Rybnik alone. The Plebiscite Com mission has declined the German request to help in the quelling of the disturbances.
AUSTRALIANS' SECOND MATCH ABANDONED THROUGH RAIN.
London, May 6.
In dall, showery weather. before a moderate attendance. Mr. Rhinsons eleven scored 256 for 7 wickets and declared. The Australians replied with 25 for one wicket, further rain causing the batch to be abandoned.
Varsity Lose.
Hants defeated Oxford by 49 runs.
AVIATION IN JAVA.
Disposals Board Receives Order for 40 Planes.
London, May 6. The Aircraft Disposals Board has received an "order for 40 aeroplanes for use in Java.
Probable Abandonment of Air Flight to Dutch E. Indies.
The Hague, May 6. It is almost certain that the Dutch Naval Lieutenant Goldhart with be unable to carry out his projected fight to the East Indies, in consequenes of the difficulties of flying across Mesopotamiu.
THE COTTON TRADE.
Depression and Reduction of Wages.
London, May 6. The Federation of Master Cotton Spinners has decided to notify a hundred and fifty thousand operatives of a 30 per cent. reduction in wages. An advance of 28 per cent. was granted a year ago, since when the cotton-spinning trado has boon most depressed. The cotton manufacturers are expected to serve a similar notices on their quarter of a million oporatives.
HOLD-UP OF BRITISH SHIPPING THREATENED.
REDUCING WAGES.
New York, May. 6.
The American Express Company has notified a revision of the wage schedules of all branches of labour. It says it will probably be compelled to withdraw the whole thirty-five per cent. increase granted in August,
A PATENT POINT.
Wellington, May 6.
The New Zealand Court of Appeal has given a decision the effect of which is that as the United States has not assumed any obligations under the Versailles Treaty it cannot claim for itself or its nationals any rights under the Treaty. The joint arose in connection with a safety razor patent,
RUBBER EXHIBITION,
London, May 6.
The Fifth International Rubber Exhibition is to be held at the Royal Agricultural Hall from June 3rd. to 17th. Already forty British and foreign countries and over fifty associations and firma have secured space. Important international congresses will be held, including the first International Congress on Tropicul Pro- ducts, such as vegetable oils, cocoa, etc.
JAPANESE VISITOR.
London, May 6. Colonel Count Naosuke Migoguchi has arrived from France, where he has been on a special mission.
WOMEN IN THE CHURCH.
London, May 6.
The Presbyterian Assembly has resolved to admit women to aldership and deaeonship. It approved if principle the admission of women into the ministry.
THE REPARATIONS QUESTION.
Paris, May 3. onsiderable satisfaction is expressed at M. Briand's declaration last evening that the Allies are now almost completely agreed. Mobilisation of part of the 1919 class is proceeding. According to the latest news Germany will be given until the thirteenth instant to comply, failing which the Ruhr is to be occupied on that dayVale. Stewards and Cooks Ignore Wage Compromise.
London, May 7.
DECORATION FOR BRITISH FIELD MARSHAL. A hold-up of British shipping is being throatened, owing to ships' stewards and cooks at all ports refusing to sail on reduced
Paris, May 8. The French Government has awarded the British Field Marshal w terme equalling 50s monthly, despite the Federated body's Sir Henry Wilson the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour,
moment.
CHINESE ENVOY SEES LORD CURZON.
CHINA'S ANCIENT LITERATURE.
Paris, May 8. London, May 7.
The Chinese President's envoy was introduced by the French Chu Chi Chien called to see Lord Curzon at the Foreign office, Minister of Public Instruction to the Society of Literary Men, whose having previously been able to meet him. The visitor was president M. Haraucourt in an address eulogized China's ancient
ged with his lordship for over an hour.
literature.Vale.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE COAL STRIKE.
Londen, May 6,
Strong effonts are being ukade to arrange at least a temporary Arthur Duckham as arbiter herbanent, whereupon the Commoners coal settlement. It is reported that the miners would accept Sir
are placing fresh proposals before the Government, which, it is hoped, will lead to developments during the week end. Sir Arthur Duckham
was a member of the Sankey Coal Commission in 1919 when he presented an independent report. On the other hand Lord Milner is widely named as a suitable head of the suggested impartial tribunal. Meanwhile the Northumberland minerà are urging accept- ance of the Government's offer and the miners of Derby, Notts, Durham and Lanark are evincing an earnest wish to resume work, Altogether the fresh signs are most significant.
CULTURED PEARLS,
London, May 6.
A series of private meetings of jewel merchants indicates the uneasiness with which the introduction of the cultured pearl is viewed. Pearl values may become involved, as the beauty of the Japanese product is admitted. The question of the legality of sale of cultured pearls will be debated at a meeting arranged by the London Chamber of Commerce to-day. Meanwhile experts assuring the public that the cultured pearls, which have boon for years on the market, are detectable owing to their yellowish green colour. They advise owners of Oriental pearls not to sell at panic prices.
THE OPIUM EVIL.
Geneva, May 6.
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The Consultative Committee on Opium Traffic has approved the questionnaire to be sent by the League to all Governments requesting full information with regard to the steps they are taking to execute the provisions of the Hague Convention, also with regard to pro- duction, distribution and consumption of drugs with which the Convention deals. The information will serve as the basis for ggestions how to co-ordinate the work of combatting the evils of pium and similar drugs.
CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Trade Depression
the House Tax.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
From Our Own Correspondent HUMILIATION DÀY.
Shanghai, May 6,
The students urge the theatres and other amusement places to close on the 9th inst, nations? Humiliation Day, but that is im- probable as the owners object. Many demonstrations are planned,
SHANGHAI CHAMPIONS.
Shanghai, May 6.
Mr. Lee, Customs Examiner, and Mr. G. A. Marshgreen, foreman of the Electricity. Department, divide first prize in the Champions Sweep.
Old Bill, the Champions winner, is favourite for the Grand Nation al.
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL.
DELEGATION:
Shanghai, May 6 The Chinese and American com→ mercial organisations are plan- ning an entertainment for the Seattle commercial delegation deaded by Mr. Robert Dollar, which is arriving by the Wenat- chee on Sunday.
RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA.
Shanghai, May 6... Hodoroff, the Chita propagand- ist and authority on Russian affairs, has arrived at Suiyang,
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
speaker, it could not go ahead. There were conceited officials in China who were prone to condemn the merchants and business men and as unreliable and being devoid of A public meeting on the rates integrity and honesty. This was question has been called by the rather sweeping eriticism, for Joint Committees of the CRA. A meeting
was held
at the many classes of people were in-and K.R.A. for Wednesday after- Chinese General Chamber of cluded in the category of traders, noon next.—Page 4, Commerce yesterday afternoon to such as farmers, who were The principal attraction at the the annual report and responsible for the agricul- Hongkong Theatre over the week accounts. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak tural products in the markets, end is the film entitled presided over a moderate attend-scientists and specialists, who Cabaret Girl."—Page 7."
introduced inventions, etc., with- Messrs Whiteaway and Laid-
pass
ance.
'The
Before proceeding with the out whom a nation could hardly law announce a large stock of business of the meeting, the exist. There was always a tanta- men's summer underwear.-Page Chairman offered his congratula- į mount relation between those 3.
tions on behalf of the Chamber to people and the officials, which was The Havana Mara has arrived the Hon. Mr. Chao Siu-ki on his often apt to be overlooked and and consignees are given the recent appointment as Chinese re- forgotten. All classes of men usual notice on Page 4. presentative on the Legislative were equally important, because The Coronet Theatre is screen- Council, and to the newly-appoint without the traders the Governing an especially attractive film ed Justices of the Peace.
ment would have no revenue, entitled "Isobel,"-Page 12. Mr. Chau Siu-ki expressed his without Government protection thanks.
business would not be safe, with- out labourers there would be no goods. It was. of the utmost
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar, on in-demand, to-day was 2a. 65gd,
Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day is 6.53
p.in.
The Chairman announced that the new premises of the Chamber of Commerce, Nos. 64 and 65 Con- importance that this relation naught Road. Central, would soon should be maintained, and be ready for occupation, the pre- creased. The time had come sent buildings having been sold when it was absolutely necessary last year. The new promises for the Chinese officials to discard would be reconstructed, the neces- their prejudice against people of: sary plans having been obtained: an inferior station of life and to The Chamber of Commerce, said rid themselves of their wish to Mr. Lau Chu-pak, was gradually acquire aggrandisement in in- progressing, and he felt sure that fluence and wealth. Officials members could not have failed to should give the matter their Other business included an ap observe its present prosperous reflection and make tangible plication from two members for esndition.
efforts to achieve unity in China the return of a big quantity of Dealing with the reports of the which was so imperative if it was cartridge cases seized by the different lines of business during to go ahead as the other nations police recently. The case in con. the year under review, Mr. Lau were doing.
nection with the seizure will be Cha-puk said that business had The Chairman deplored the lackheard at the Magistracy on Fri- not been satisfactory, the local of members at meetings of the day. trade depression being similar to Chamber of Commerce. He re had written to the Government that all over the world. The grotted to notice sometimes the and was expecting a reply. The situation had been brought about absence of members who actually confiscation of the cartridge by a variety of reasons, ie, the sought the Chamber's assistance. cases would be a great loss to the famine in North China, the 'des-
Mr. Lau Chu-pak urged mem-owners. truction caused in South China by hers to give their support to the
Mr. Lau Chu-pak said he
Opportunity was taken by Mr.
the army of General Chan Chamber's organ, the Chinese Lau Chu-pak to reply to criticisms Kwing-ming in ousting the Commercial News, the operation of directed against him in connec- Kwangsi Governor from Canton, which during the last two years tion with the new increase of the labour unrest throughout the entailed a less of about $7,000. house rates. Mr. Lau said that world, which conduced to reduce The Chiness Commercial Nowe the increase of house rates during the producing capacity of the published all the advertisements the war was almost asked for by country and had a serious effect of the Chinese Chamber of Com-the Chinese. The suggestion was оп trade, the consequent merce, and thus the above was made to the then Governor, Sir stringency of the money market nearly "squared." Mr. Lau also Henry May, who, after consulta- and the fluctuations of exchange. urged the members to refrain tion with the speaker and Sir Up to the present there had been from disputing with the editorial Boshan Wel Yuk, decided to ask no improvement in Hongkong's staff of the Chinese Commercial the Chinese to raise some $300,000 trade. The trade outlook in the News when they had any dis- to assist Great Britain in the war. Interior of China was particularly agreement with the journal, but to That amount could not be raised, gloomy, this being due to the write to the responsible person however, most well-to-do Chinese absence of a united and sound ad- and point out the mistakes to him, contending that every Chinese ministration, which resulted in the With a view to promoting good should contribute. The house present chaotic state of affairs in relations between the members, rates were therefore increased. China, ander which trade could he intended to organise an annual The meeting elected Mr. Lau not possibly be expected to thrive. dinner to be held under the Chu-pak as the Chinese repre- Bad as this might have been, it euspices of the Chamber of rentative in anticipation of the was not the most serious out- Commerce.
request for the Chinese opinion coma of the conditions, because Proposed by Mr. Lau Chu-pak with regard to the new incrassLE life and property in China were and seconded by Mr. Chau Slu-ki, of house rates at the forthcoming by no means secure. As long as the report and accounts were meating of the Constitution China was divided, said the unanimously, adopted,
Reform Association.