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四邊號三廿月六英港眷 THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1921. 日八十月五
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IMPRESSIVE OPENING OF ÜLSTER PARLIAMENT.
His Majesty's Appeal to Irishmen.
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London, June **
AMERICA - WINS POLO CUP.
Distinguished Company Witnesses Exciting Pla
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London, June 22.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 0Beer of Port, Personal Emalu-
To-Day's Meeting.
monta
$1,000 in aid of the vote Public] Works, >Rscarrent, Kowloon, Buding Improvements to Building
A meeting of the Legislativo 9680 in aid of the vote Palion Council was held in the Commoil and Prison Departments, `B.—- Chamber to-day. His Excellen- Fire Brigade, Special Expen- Their Majesties opened the North Irish Parliament in the City In the second polo Test match America won by 10-4 thus win-cy the Governor (rdward diture, one Extension Ladder. Hall. Belfast, in midst of a wonderful and spontaneous outburst of ning the Cap
Stubbs, E.C.M.G.) presidet and $5,000 on account of Police and loyalty and wealth of pageantry. The impressive ancient ceremonial
Latar.
there were also present:
Prison Departments, B-Fire aroused unparalleled "enthusiasm among hundreds of thousands. The Prince of Wales, Princes Mary, the Duke of Connaught, and Acting General Ocer Com-Brigade, Special Fixpenditure, The streets were gaily decorated and lined with troops and police. the King of Spain were present at the second international polo manding, Col. Davy, C.3.0.RE one Searchlight su for No. 1
The King's Speech emphasised that the English-speaking world match at Hurlingham to-day. The teams were the same as in the The Hon. Mr. Claud" Severn. Fire Flost. ➡ earnestly desired a sat sfactory solution of the Irish problem. No match on the 18th inst Stoddard scored thrice in three minutes. In C.M., Colonial Secretary.
$5,000 in aid of the vote Public wish was nearer to his heart than that every Irishman should work the first chukker, Lockett missed badly twice. Barett opened Eng. The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp,Works, Recurrent (36) Kowloon, in loyal co-operation with the free communities on which the land's score beautifully. One goal judge was charged `over and C.B.5, Attorney General.
Water Account, (Matera, etc.) 、 Empire was based. The eyes of the Empire were on Ireland. As carried off in an ambulance. Wodehouse played wonderfully. Bar- The Hon. Mr. T. L. Perkins, $2,000 in aid of the following| the first step to end strife his Majesty appealed to all Irishmen to rett missed a penalty for England Although 'always behind, the Director of Public Works, forgive and forget, and to join in making for their beloved land a new Englishmen were a better team The shooting was weak, but play The Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer,]Electric Fans and Light for ara of peace, contentment and goodwill.
generally was faster than on the 18thiast. England attacked continual-0.8.E. Colonial Treasurer. Public Roons, $1,000, Governor, ly to the end. Milburn was off colour. Stoddard scored six goals.
The Hon. Mr. S. C. B. Roms, Other Charges, Incidental Ex- OBE, Secretary for Chinssa | panses. $1,000. Affairs.
Later.
THE DOMINIONS CONFERENCE.
Addresses by Earl Curzon and Mr. Churchill.
London, June, 22.
Mr. Churchill on the Crown Colonies.
Landon, June 22.
votes:-Governor, Other Charges.
£1,136 in aid of the wats Ków- The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving, loan-Canton Railway, Special Director of Education.
Expenditure, Installation of The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock.r.q. (Clock. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird. The Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen. The Hon. Mr. Lan Chu Pak. The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook. Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, Clark of Councils.
HONOURS PRESENTED.
$2,000 in aid of the rate Pablic Works Extraordinary, Hong- kong. Water Works, (45), 3′′ Min from Wongusicbong Gap R savoir to Repulse Bay.
Their Majesties received an immense welcome at Belfast, enthusiasm being unbroken. The Royal yacht, escorted by two battleships, two light cruisers, and nine destroyers, with seroplanes overhead, arrived at Donegal Qusy, where there was a magnificent scene. All the anchored vessels were belagged. An enormous crowd deafeningly cheered their Majesties, who were received by the Lord Lieutenant, General Macready, Vice-Admiral Gaunt, and
At to-day's meeting of the Premiers' Conference Eärt Corzon guard of honour of the Royal Irish Constabulary. The procession, delivered long statement an general foreign policy, after which Mr. with their Majesties in an open state carriage, escorted by the 10th. Churchill, in regard to Mesopotamia and Egypt, supplemented his Hussars, proceeded along the half-mile route to the City Hall, which statement in the House of Commons last week. was land by six battalions of infantry and packed with most, an- thusiastic crowds. Their Majesties were received at the City Hall
NEW REGULATIONS. by the Premier of the North of Ireland, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Sir Hamar Greenwood, and a guard of honour of the Ulster Rifles
A number of new Regulations Mr. Churchill, in a statement upon the Crown Colonies and the amid a scene of surpassing splendour, the ball being half filled with dependencies as the Imperial Conference yesterday, dwelt on the
under the Stamp Ordinance and His Excellency-Before we Place of Public Entertalament distinguished visitors. The arrival of their Majesties was announced post-war depression as affecting them compared with war time proceed with the business of the Regulation Ordinance were laid with a flourish of trumpets. Their Majesties attended by members prosperity. We have been approached with pressure to enforce meeting I have; on behalf of His before the Council by the Hon. of the Royal and Viceregal Households, all glittering in their State schemes of compulsory limitation of oatpat, sus are unable to Majesty the King, to present the Colonial Secretary. These bave dress, entered the Hall preceded by the Viceroy carrying the Sword accept such schemes," be said.. We must in nowise lose heart badge of an Officer of the British all appeared in the Government of State. There was a solema silence as their Majesties took their about our splendid tropical possessions, but must endastour to Empire to Mr. Ross and the badge Gazette. seats on the thrones, followed by the quaiut ceremony of summoning secure them credit and money to provide technical apparatus to of Kember of the Order of the the Commons, after which Prayers were offered by the Primate of develop their resources. especially now that the American exchange British Empire to Mr. G. R. A Ireland, the Moderator of the General Assembly, and the senior is largely against us. This was a matter which should more Martin and Mr. F. J. de Rome Methodist minister. The King then delivered his Speech.
largely engage the sympathies and interest the self governing far, their services in connection In opening this his Majesty said that the eyes of the whole Dominions. In this regard Mr. Churchill paid tribute to the with the censorship during the Empire were on Ireland-the Empire wherein many races and action of Canada in 1920 in concluding a trade agreement with the war. nations come together, despite ancient feuds, and wherein new | West Indies as a remarkable instance of Imperial Preference and of nations have been born within the lifetime of the youngest there the promotion of the unity of the Empire through the development of present.
communications, besides masking Canada economically a far more His Majesty earnestly trusted that Southern Ireland would complete entity. Mr. Churchill added that we continued slowly to shortly parallel what was now passing in that Hall and hoped that the develop Imperial communications, though we have very little historic gathering was a prelude to the day on which the Irish, money. The great expense in Palestine and Mesopamis imposed under one or two Parliaments as they themselves might decide, such burdans that everything as regards the Crown Colonies bad would work together in common love for Ireland.
to be very severely pruned. Later.
Their Majesties have concluded their visit to Belfast, and have re-boarded the Royal yacht. Everything passed off excellently.
THE GRAECO-TURKISH CONFLICT.
Allies' Efforts at Conciliation.
London, June 24.
Router learns that the British, French and Italian ministers at Athens informed the Greek Government of the 20th last of the readiness of the Allies to take it to their own hands the question of effecting set lament of the Græco-Turkish war.
General Harington, by agreement with France, has been appointed Commandant of the Allied Forces at Cantantinople.
THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
the recipients and thanked them His Excellency congratulated for their services to the Govero ment-{applaasa.)
FINANCIAL VOTES. The following financial votes the Finance
were referred to Committee:
$10,000 in ald of the
. Mr. Arthur Melghen, the. Canadian-Premier, at present represanting that Domlion at the Imperial Conference.
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The Russian Light Quera Categ pany make a start to-night at the Theatre Royal.—Page 4.
The Waring Co. are due for E return visit commencing July 2,
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SUPREME COURT RULES.
The following new Rule, made by the Chief Justice on June 14, was approved :--
The total in any Bill of Costs] from payments) in respect of of fees of Solleitor (as distinct business done in any cause, or matter in the Supreme Court after the 31st day of December, 1910, shall be increased by 25 per centum, and such increase shall on Page 4. be allowed upon any taxation. of Costs 6.3 well between
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To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar on. demand, to-day was it. 736.
The Weather.
Mr. Churchill, referring to the Federated Malay States, outlined the history of their railways and Siamese connections, and said that $1,000 in aid of the role Harb u: Party and Party a between should read the advertisement on the States form a most important feature of our administration. HeMaster's Department, Special Solicitor and Client, and Paze 4. recalled the gift of the battleship Malaya just in the nick of time Expenditure, New Hall for H.D. 3. shall apply to the bills of costs of Whitesway's have just received |for it to be ready, and said that bad our dreams of a great sea battle
$21,500 on account of Sanitary the Crown Solicitor or Assistant by parcels past a lot of the latest- materialised these ships of the Queen Elizabeth type would have Department, Special Expenditure, Crown Solicitor. In the Supreme Novelties to ladies' neckwear played a most decisive part in turning the head of the enemy's line. Motor Meat and Poultry Vans. Court. In its Summary Jaris- Page 3. In so many other ways the Federated Malay States bad voluntarily
rote diction, this role shall not apply come to our aid. They had given us more assistance than any other Miscellaneous Services. Special ro ao action, where the claim part of the Colonial Empire had been able to do. They were now Expenditure, Census Expenses. (doas not exceed $500; nor shallit bard-bit on account of tin and rubber prices. These conditions were
$7,000 in aid of the vote Military apply, as regards a plaintiff's Bill temporary, A modern world cannot get on without these come
Expenditure, B - Volunteer of costs, to an action where the modities.
Defence Corps, Other Charges, amount recovered does not exceed Uniform, including boots.
8500. This role shall apply to all $160 on account of Medical references to Arbitration. The Department, Other Charges, increase hereby authorised shall No communication has yet been made to Turkey. It is pointed
sterilizer for the operating not affect the question whether
2 p.m. Barometer-29.70, Tere- out that at the last London conference, only an enquiry was proposed.
theatre.
bill of costs when taxed is or is peratore-86. Humidity:74 Now the French view is that the Greeks may have to leave Asia, The State Department has formally denied the report that it has $25,000 on account of Public not less by one-sixth part than and a new arrangement is possible as regards a part of Thrace. been kept cognisant of the progress of negotiations for the renewal Works, Extraordinary. Hong-the bill delivered, saat or left. Decisions reached at Paris last week differ in these respects most of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, and has specifically denied that the kong, Communications, Roads: Provided that this role shall materialy from the decisions of the London conference. It is Department received assurances that "in renewing the Treaty every Raising the Praya Wail, Surfac- not apply to bills of costs which evident that the Greeks are not as powerful as three months ago, and precaution will be taken to guard against the inclusion of anything ing with Satta in the Government bare, at the date on whic's this it is hoped that the Greeks understand the need of peace, and bow inimical to American rights.”
portion of roadway between Rale comes into operation, al- essential it is for her to have the goodwill of the Allies.
Government "Aware of Views" of British Community.
Whitty Street and Kennedy Town|resdy been delivered to the client -between the tracks, and surfac-[sought to be charged therewith or Loudon, Jane 23. In the House of Commons, replying to a question whether stepsing the remainder of road with to the person chargeable there- course of the montbe that bad.
macadam.
with or liable therefor or to bills elapsed since it was decided Werke, Extraordinary, Hong- or allowed."
$194,800 in aid of the vote Public then already taxed and certified to raise the assessed taxes it had come to the notice of· kong, Praya East Reclamation Scheme, (46) Road improvement
the Government that a large
In some cases, it'
AUSTRALIANS FLOG NORTHANTS BOWLERS.
Two Centuries.
London, June 22.
At Northampton in dull weather before six thousand people on
while
U.S. Not Apprised Concerning Renewal
Washington, June 23.
would be taken to ascertain the opinion of British traders in China
as regards renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty, Mr. Harmsworth declared that the Government was aware of the visws generally beld by the British community in China.
U.S. CHURCH PEACE UNION:
a fast, dry wicket the Australians took beavy toll from the easy bowling, scoring 538 for $. Andrews made 58, Macarines registered 193 with a briliant, chanceless innings which Urges President Harding to Convoke Armaments Conference included 31 fours, in only 2 h. 35 min. Taylor made 63, and Gregory| scored, not out, 106 by vigorous driving, but gave three chances.
Washington. June 23. President Harding received a delegation of the Church Peace Union, which presented a petition signed by twenty thousand clergymen of all denominations, urging him to initiate steps at th: earliest posssible date with a view to the Convocation of an inter- Hobbs reappeared at the Oval against Oxford Univ. and received national cocference for the limitation of armements. & tremendous ovation.
Hobbs' Reappearance.
POSITION IN THE COALFIELDS.
AERIAL DISASTER IN U.S. MILITARY MANOEUVRES.
Colliding Aviators Drowned.
Washington, June 23, The second day's Army and Navy manoeuvres were saddened by the drowning of two 'Army airmen colliding in mid-air during
HOUSE RATES.
Lighting-Up Time.
Lighting-up time today, 7.11
D.II.
at Arsenal Street, Resumption In pursuance of the Govers-number of landlords bad raised and alterations of buildings. ment's announcement that the their rents.
$16,600 in aid of the vote Police increase in house rated would not as stated that raises in the rents and Fire Brigade, Special Expen-take place, the Hon. Colonial were caused by he increased diturs. Difference between cost Secretary moved the following taxes, but where tenants took the trouble to work it out it was of two motor pumps ($32,000) and revolution-
in the "Resolved that the Resolution found that the increases amount cunt provided for Estimates for one motor pump made by the Legislative Counciled to more than the 7 per cent (88,400) and one patrol wagon under section 31 (1) of the Rating and in some cases to 20 per cent. ($7,000)..
Ordinance, 1901, on the ith day That was unsatisfactory and it $150 on account of Harbour of April, 1921, and published in as hoped that landlords woult Master's Department, Other the Gazette on the 8th day of now see their way to reduce their Charzes, New buoys for Deep April, 1921, as Government Noti-rents to the original amount
H. E. said he was clear at a re-. Bay Channel.
fication No. 144 be rescinded and 14,760 on account of Kowloon-that the percentages on the centmeeting of the Council on this Canton Railway, Special Ex-valuation of tenements payable question of raising rents.". It was Very Limited Resümption, but no Strike by Other Unions.
penditure, Repairs to Railway as rates on and after the lat day thought undesirable to interfere Embankment.
of July, 1921, be the same as are with the position created by
demand supply and London, Jase 22.
..: and $3.647 in aid of the vote Imports now payable"
FJRSONS " for: The posit on in the coalfields to-day ja unchanged. Those bombing tests.
and Exports Department, Per- The Hon. Colonial Secretary there were
to miners who are anxious to return are generally oboying fervent
sonal Emolumenta. appeals at mess meetings to delay resumption. It is estimated that
said thatHoc. members would re not interfering Owing $10,500 on account of Public member that when the question decrease in value of money a only a thousand are working all over the country. The military in a
Worke, Extraordinary, Buildings, of increasing assessed taxes from landlord was entitled to raise his number of districts are protecting the men in charge of the paups. When Admiral Sims arrived the wharf was packed with police-Belilios Girls' School Adapt 13 per cent. to 20 per cent rents to obtain a fair insome on It is understood that several of the largest trade unions have already men, over a thousand being detailed for duty, but there was no in-ation and alterations to recently was under consideration his outlay and another point told the miners that they are not willing to strike at present.
icdent. Admiral Sims motored to the station en route to Washington. erected teachers' room and exist-financial position of the Colony was that interference might ing cloak room to Class Rooms, was such that aven with the inflasace building. At the same etc.
increased taxes on tobacco ittims the Government would not $283,000 on account of Kow-was difficult to say whether the stand by sal allow the shortage Toon-Canton, Railway, Special revence and expenditure for, the of houses be to exploited to an Joe Lynch (bantam-weight champion of the world) was knock-Expenditure, two Motor Coaches current year could be made to ressonable exte it by landlords. ed out by a blow in the first round of a ten-round bout last and one Trailer.
balance, without these increases The matter had remainded unton Dight.
$2,800 in aid of the vote, Post In assessed taxes and even then it ched since then, Office, Personal Emoluments, was doubtful whether we could various complaints had been Salary for Mr. Bradshaw, Super-arrive at the end of the year made regarding the increase of intendent of Wireless Telegraphy without a considerable deficit, rente, sad in His Excellency's resolution was opinion it had been shown thatian for the period from 1st June to Simes the
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UNION OF SCOTTISH CHURCHES.
Bill before Parliament.
London, June 23.
ADMIRAL SIMS' ARRIVAL AT NEW YORK.
New York, June 22.
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WORLD CHAMPION BEATEN IN FIRST ROUND.
New York, Jude 22.
NETHERLANDS MINISTER AT WASHINGTON.
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An important step towards union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church was taken in the House of Commons on the Second Reading of the Church of Scotland giving episcopal freedom to the Church of Scotland and legalising certain M. Everwila, head of the Commercial Section of the Ministry of afticies of faith which are an essential preliminary to union. Agriculture, is to be appointed Netherlands Minister at Washington. The question of endowments will be dealt with in a later nessure.]
The Hague, June 22,
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