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三拜禮 號八十月五英港香 WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1921. 日登十月四
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Tune of French Press Modified.
(Reuter's Service. J
Paris. May 17.. Twenty four hours have apparently enabled the Frorch papers to recover from the shock of Mr. Lloyd George's speech, judging from the tone of the comments to-day, which display a certain anxiety to minimise the aspects of French action in Silesia that seemed to indicate a Franco-Polish understanding. They deny that Godoral Lerond, the French Commissioner, signed an armistice with "Korfanty recognising the status quo, and declare that the armistice was really a submission on the part of Korfanty. Meanwhile the fact remains that Mr. Lloyd Georgo a speech and M. Briand's iramediate reply made manifest fundamental differences in the Anglo-French viewpoints as rogaria Silesia, and the Entento bas been subjected to an unprecedented strain, which can only be relaxed by a further conference. This will tako the form of a meeting of the Supreme Council probably at Paris on the 22nd inst.
Britain's Impartial Attitude onTM Poland.
London, May 17.
It is authoritatively stated that the attitude of the British Government regarding the Polish insurrection is a determination to insist upon fair play both to Poland and to Germany. Britain intends loyally to carry out her engagements, and expects in return bath parties to respect the Treaty of Versailles. Britain cannot tolerate any attempt to forestall the decision of the Supreme Council by con- fronting it with a fail orrompli, whoever the offender.
Britain's attitude on the question of the partition of Upper Silesia is one of complete impartiality. It is pointed out concerning this that the attitude of the German Government has been perfretly correct. It is not connected with the German bands which have been entering Upper Silesia and fighting the insurgents; contrary wise, the dilatoriness of the Polish Government in failing to close
U.S. GOVERNMENT'S OIL POLICY.
Freedom of Trade Declaration.
(Reuter's Service, )
Washington, May, 17. Mr. Hughes states that it is the American Government's policy to make representations to foreign Governments whereverit appears that a monopolistic te roleum concession might be granted to the possible detriment of Americans, All American diplomatic com- munications have emphasised that foreign corporations and nationals enjoyed equal privileges with Americans in the exploitation of American oilfields. Mr. Hughes hopes that the Djambi Concessions Bill will be modified to allow Americans to participate, but fears that control will certainly go to Dutch companies.
BRITAIN'S WAR-TIME PURCHASE OF SILVER,
Repaying the U.S.
Washington, May 17.
The Treasury announces the receipt of $17,080,000 from Britain as the second instalment of $122,000,000 for the purchase of silver during war time. The paymont, includes $4,088,000 as interest.
U.S. AND RUSSIA,
No Recognition of Soviet While Americans are Imprisoned.
Washington, May 17.
The Government has notified the Soviet that there is no chance
WISEMAN CAFE SCENE.
Assistant Manager
Assaulted.
Mr. Peroy Beesley, Assistant Manager of Wiseman Cafe. charged one of the table boys" of the cafe with assault, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magis- tracy this morning.
Mr. Beesley deposed that at
7 40 p.m. last night he went to the pantry in the course of an inspection and there saw & num- ber of Chinese servants, including the accused, at work. In the
alleyway outside he saw "boy" No. 13 beguiling his time by smoking. He had previously been dismissed for insolence by the Manager, Mr. Go dall, the dismissal to take ffect at 9.30, it being the prac tice of Wiseman's to dismine Chinese servants at that hour when they received their wage". Witness ordered this boy to attend to the customers of his own table, but the order was not obayed. The boy went to the lavatory and when he returned to the cafe ton minutes later, witness again told him to work. The boy again refused! wheroupon witness ordered him to take off his uniform and leave being complied with by defendant
the frontier during the first days of the rebellion is regarded as most of recognition whil Amoricans are imprisoned in Russia. There the cafe at once, the formar ordori unsatisfactory. The or ginal proposal for informal conversations are at least seventy euch, whose condition has not been ameliorated.
between the British and Frencli Premiers on the subject of Silesia has been dropped, as it is considered most desirable that Italy, in view of the part played by her troops in combating the insurrection, should have an opportunity to express her views on the question which is threatening the peace of Europe owing to the prospect of war between Germany and Poland. Telegrams received in London show that there has not been much fighting in Silesia, recently. The urgents used artillery against the inter-Allied police on the 15th s. near Gogolin. There has been fighting between Poles and German bands near Rosenberg, but this has not been serious.
Germany Makes Payment on Account.
Paris, May 18. The Reparations Commission announces that Germany has handed over 150,000,000 gold marks, partly in gold and partly in foreign bills, on account of the demand made on the 5th inst, expiring on the 31st inst. for a milliard gold marks.
A Berlin semi-official message, referring to the above, states that the balance will be paid in cash and Treasury drafts at the end of May.
Allies' Requirements of Germany Respecting Disarmament.
Berlin, May 18.
A new Allied Nate stipulates that by the 30th inst., Germany must endorse the Allies' list specifying the factories which alone are to be authorised to manufacture munitions. The Note also demands the final dissolution of the self-defence organisations by June 30.
AUSTRALIANS DEFEAT THE SERVICES.
County Results.
London, May 17.
In brilliant weather, on a good wicket, before a small attend ane, the Australians scored 203 for 5, when they declared, Pellow munking 56. The Services were dismissed for 140 (Blount 50), Gregory capturing 7 wickets for 32. The Australians won by 198 runs.
Gloster beat Somerset by 119) runs; Essex beat Worcester by 132 rons; Middlesex beat Sussex by 150 runs; and Leicester beat Northants by 134 runs while the Lancashire v. Yorkshire match
was drawn,
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking, May 18.
The newly-appointed Minister of Finance, Li Shi-wai, who was formerly the cotupradora of a large Japanese firm, is reported to bave collected five million yeni?ontsin and will fret Piking to-day to take up his office.
Tan Kwan, Chang Jok-lin and Wong Jim-yuen, the three military chiefs, are waiting for the arrival of the new Minister of Finance so as to obtain their military expansos before they leave.
Shanghai, May 18.
1
The Tuchun of Fookien bas reported that the Kwangtung troops have already encroached over the frontier of Fookien hy way of Ping Yuen in order to extend their line of defence. He has already. asked the Tuchun of Kiangsi to co-operate with him in defensive
(Other Telegrams on Page 2)
measures.
HONGKONG AND CANTON.
Further Chinese Comment,
In the course of a leading article to-day's Canton Times state: "There are two things the Chinese do not like and which
CANTON NEWS.
A report from Nanning states that Admiral Lum Po-yik, who was formerly Minister for the Navy under the Military Govern- nent, has arrived at Amoy and is in communication with Luk
Wing-ting. A representative of the Admiral has already arrived
call for an explanation. We are in Wachow.
to going
only when witness threatened to strip him, personally. Despite witness' assurance that his wages would be paid to him at 8.13 when the cashier returned bǝy No. 13 refused to leave the cafe and had to be forcibly objected from the pre- mises. Mr. Beesley pushed him out of the aids, door and just touched him when defendant sprang upon him from behind, and, pinning his arms to both sides, held him against the ice chest and thus enabled "boy" No. 13 te strike witness on
A
Was
MISCHA ELMAN,
the world-famous Violinist, who is arriving to-morrow. and who is giving concerts on Saturday and Tuesday next..
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Cleanliness is apparently no longer so near to godliness as it was in the dim past when all our proverbs were made. A few days the eye. ago. I stood with
CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.
Foreign Loans Opposed.
Owing to the strong opposition shareholders and directors of the
the a Hindu of
Joan
of
Witness managed to free himself merchant in a church in an Eog-some
Canton-Hankow Railway to and sent a coolie to fetch an fish industrial town, writes Mr. Indian constable, to whom da Oven Thurgoad in the Daily Mail the proposal of the Managing fendant was given in charge. He was interested in our religion. Director, Mr. Hau Sung-hao, to
foreign Sergeant
waiting. Missionaries had taught him solicit a in the cafe last night to arrest something of it. Experience had $15,000,000 for the purpose of No. 13"boy" when he turned up taught him more. Before we
fiuishing the construction of the for his wages, but the trap was a entered the building he had been Kwangtung section of the rail. failure.
discussing the present need for way, the local authorities have Mr. Beesley added that defend-reform in the Christian Church, refused to sanction the proposal ant's feelings towards him were and as we stood in the aisle he of Mr. Hsu. by no means good, for he had he glanced at the grimy walls, The authorities, although fined him for laziness on six with their garish decoration in realising the necessity of finish- occasions. Mr. Goodall had also faded gilt, at the blackened ceiling the construction of the line. fined defendant several times for ing; and at the exhortation, in do not approve of having the the same cause, the last time 50 peling paint, over the puloit, to work done with the aid of foreign cents.
Worship the Lord in the Beauty loans.
cosen,
ho said
Defendant said he tried to of Holiness," before resuming The reason of the shareholders separate complainant from the his talk. That text is well opposing the securing of foreign other boy, who was at a disadvan-
at last. loans is that they fea losing the tage physically in the fight with I asked him why. "Because railway to foreign control.- Mr. Beesley. The latter could have there is no other beauty here," he Canton Times.
answer.d with a cynical smile.
his height.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
keep hammering The Provincial Treasurer has at these two things until been entertaining the rich mer-easily strangled him. we get a satisfactory explanation.chants of Canton to dinner almost Mr. Beesley, said if defendant" You Christians who want to re- Can Governor Stubbs give an daily and it is said that he has was only trying to separate him, fo m yourselves should first clean temples." When the assurance that bis visit to Peking personally persuaded them to buy the other boy could not passibly your
"heathen" whose "blindness" had nothing to do with Kwang provincial bonds. Altogether a have given him a blow in the eye tug or Kwantung interests? Can sum of $400,000 has been obtained because the latter was only half was once dispersed has eyes to tae Secretary for Chinese Affairs in this way.
see our failing and condemn our ocially deny he issued the two
Mr. Lindsell said the boy could dirty churches it is time for us to It is reported that General proclamations we printed? If he
moving the cause of such criti- fore. B
the north-east skillful pugilist. along explain why they were couched
boundary to be considerably
Mr. Begley: I am a skillful cism. If it is too much to ask for in such insulting terms.
boxer. (Laughter.)
churches to be ade as attractive strengthened in view of the fact
Mr. Beesley said he had occupi-jas picture palaces, we might a "China has suffered in the past that the Tuchun of Fookien has from secret diplomacy. The first refused to carry out the alliance ed his present post for about a least change a state of affairs knowledge the Chinese public agreement
Those having claims against receives in such cases, is when before the assumption by Sim pecially requested witness to London preacher to prick the PRINCE HIROHITO VISITS MILITARY CENTRES.
they find themselves bound hand Yat-sen of the Presidency. It is keep strict supervision over the conscience, of a provincial con- the estate of the late Mr. G.
Chinese staff..
gregation when, gazing first at the Gray must send them in by Jane and foot by the terms of some also reported that Chan King-
Mr Lindsell to defendant: cobwebs above him and then at 1st. Page 4. London, May 17. secret agreement clandestinely ming is negotiating with Luk You must learn not to interfere the cracked plaster around hin The visit of the variety artists. After lunch at Aldershot, attended by distinguished personages, entered into at Peking. It is only Wing-ting for a truce!
you in he announced with dramatic to the Hongkong Theatre is draw- Prince Hirohito, drove to Camberley, where he visited the Staff through the power of publicity The increasing number of with people put over
+ My tex College and the Royal Military College, and inspected a battalion of that future agreements of this * wangei troops under command authority. Ten daye imprison-abruptnere:
Bining to a close.-Page 2, Genesis xxviii.. 17. How dread- ful is this place !***
cannat, perhaps he will be able to/Chan King-ming has ordered the bave dealt the blow if he were a consider the advisability of re- from New York and consignees
COÀL DISPUTE: NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING.
London, May 18. Negotiationg for the settlement of the coal dispute are reported to be progressing satisfactorily. The Premier has returned to London in order to facilitate a settlement which is being attempted on per- manent lines.
gentlemen cadets.
COTTON SPINNERS' BALLOT.
London, May 17. The cotton spinners have decided to ballot on the employers' demand for a 30 per cont. reduction in wages.
LEAGUE OF RED CROSS SOCIETIES.
Ex-India Official Appointed Secretary-General,
which was made
month. The management had which once caused a famous
sort may be frustrated. The more of Gen. Chen Ping-kwan of mont with hard labour. light we can throw upon the Kwangsi, probably preparing to doings of our officials and the officials of friendly powers in China the better.
the advance of the
meet Cantonese Army, in view of the strained relations existing
FAMINE REPORTS.
far
•
The s.s. Tydeus has arrived are given the usual notice, on Page 4.
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Horticultural Society
-Page 4.
takes place on Thursday, May 26.
Messrs. Moutrie & Co. stook Victor Records of the famous violinist, Mischa Elman-Page 3. A fresh consignment of clube has been received by the Royal Hongkong Golf Club-Page 4.
Messrs. A. S. Watson and. Co. advertise Paraitin for the killing
To-Day's Exchange.
Mr. Thomas Lonsdale Webster, C. B., the new Clerk of the House between the two provinces, bas, The following communication for Commons, has spent his work- "The freedom of the press says the Canton Times, greatly has been received from the North ing life in the service of the House. seems a very good thing when it frightened the businessmen who China International R lief Socie. He was for many years a om ie exercised against the Chines fear that hostilities will soon ty. Anglican mission raporte mittee clerk before he was of insecte.-Page 6 by parties not wholly disinterest- jbegin thereby injuring their that failure of wheat havest in appointed by the Speaker second ed, But when the Chinese business interests. It is reported Hochien, Suning and Hsienhsien clerk-assistant in 1902; he became attempt to exercise the same that many firms in Wuchow deprives prople so non-first cle klassistant in 1918, and liberty it is termed 'an astound-are making preparations to recipients of relief all possible ho succeed at 53 to the chair ing piece of audacity." What is suspend business and the city means of existing until autumn rendered illustrious by Erskine aauce for the goose is not, to these commercially presents a deplor-harvest. To provide ttre needs in May, Sir Courtenay libert cam i Sir Claude Hill has been appointed Secretary-General of the extremely sensitive folks, sauce alte condition. Fearing that the three counties requires seventy- to it from the Indian Viceroy's for the gander. Come now, elty will be the scene of fighting five hundred tons of famine food, Council; Sir. Regina d. Palgrave fllow-editors, be good sports, between the forces of the two which at the present market and Sir Archibald Milmas, his Sir Claude Hill has held a number of important appointment la Confess that the Hongkong provinces, the foreign consulates price will cost over half million two. immediate predecessors, Secretary of Chinese Affairs acted are reported to be negotiating dollars. Reports reaching Tien-graduated, like Mr. Webster, in rather stabbily toward a friendly with the officials of both provinces tsin International Famine Relief the service of the House, the perture government and it will help to to have the city demarcated out. Society indicate that Fengjun former serving 17 and the latter put you all right again with the side of the military zone with Haten, not a famine district last 45 years in all Bir Thomas Chinese public. But so long as provisions made that no fighting autumn, now neede relief which is Erskine May also spent his life. estimated at least one hundred in the servics of Faliment, which don't blame the olty or within a fxe† Hmit outside and fifty thousand dollars due, to he entered at the early age of 18.
League of Red Cross Societies,
*India.]
Geneva, May 17.
ANOTHER U.S. EDITOR-AMBASSADOR.
New York, May. 17,
Mr. Richard Old, lately Editor of Collier's Weekly, has been persist in defending the should be carried on either in the
ointed Ambassador to Italy.
The closing rate of the dollar, on
demand.to-day was 28. 516d.
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