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號六廿月七英港事 TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1921.
SENSATIONAL ARREST OF LIQUOR SMUGGLERS IN THE US.
THE FOURTH TEST MATCH.
ENGLAND'S FINE START: CENTURY BY RUSSELL
Game Disturbed by Singular Episode.
{ Renter's Service, }
Brown
THE DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE.
Dominions Premiers in Conference. (Reuter's Service. )
London July 25, The Dominions' Premiers met at Downing Street this morning It is understood that they dealt with the question of the Washington conference.
British Vessel Alleged to be Implicated. (Reuter's Service. }
New Haven (Conn.), July 2à.
MOTOR-CYCLE TAXIS.
New Enterprise in the Colgay..
The Government has given Ao adrar recalling the old smuggling days resulted in the permission for a motor-òycle taxi. London, July 25.
|capture of a gang of smugglers in the act of unloading cases of a evics in the Colony and in a At Manchester, before twenty thousand people in fine weather,
Possibility of Preliminary Discussions in London.
whisky near the entrance to New Haven Harbour. The authorities|tww months time we shall ges the fourth Test match was begun on a slow wicket. Tennyson wun
London July 5,
had been salephonically warned of an attempt to run the cargo and these vesiclee on the stre eta. the toss and tiregory and McDonald opened the bowling.
The Timer is now certain that there will be no breliminary detected at midnight motor cars, conveying petice, charged the 6-7 twiss and side-cars, which posted police along several miles of the shore. When the attempt The motor-cycles will be B.S.A. was caught by Gregory off Armstrong for 31. Russell, eventually conference either in London or Washington, but this does not pre-amuggiers, who were handing cases from a sloop. The police arrest will seat two persons and will be bowled by Gregory, scored 101 by fine all-round cricket, including clude the possibility of informal consultations with a view to ed all the smugglers and confiscated 250 cases and the sloop, which fitted with hood, windscreen and nine fours, but was twice badly missed in the ships by Armstrong clearing the ground for the Washington disarmament conference auxiliary-engined, and is believed to be a carrier for larger taximeter showing the fegal fare. Woolley was caught by Pellew off Armstrong after scoring 1 by here is reason to believe that if the idea of such informal consulta vessel, which has been frequently sighted recently. The marks on It is proposed to charge ten cents brilliant play. Mead, caught by Andrews off Hendry, compiled 47 tiacs commands itself to the other Governments invited to Washing the cases indicated that they came from the Bahamas. by confident cricket, and Tyldesley made 78 by brisk, vigorous play: London would be the natural venue, and the participation of the Haven pending an explanation of the disappearance of a thousand ceas for x mile, for two persone f
ton, the United States is willing to help its realisation. In that event
for a quarter of a mile, Eftoon while Fender registered 44 with enterprising play. Extras numbered
The British schooner Pocomoke bas been detained at New cents for half a mile and tweDIT 20, making the total 352 for four wickets. When the score stood as
Dominions Premiers still in England seems natural and desirable. 041 for 4 Teonsson declared the innings closed, but an objection by
[cases of whisky during the voyage from the Bahamas, and torpedo is intended to put a hundred of Armstrong on the question of time under Law LV was upheld, acai
Attitude of French Minister of Marine.
boats and seaplanes are patrolling the coast searching for the sister these vehicles on the streets, bat the Australians resumed fielding, to the accompaniment of loud
Paris, July 26.
ship of the Pocomoks, which is believed to be hidden in a creek. thay will, of course, be introduced In a speech at Havre, in connection with the French naval week, booing from the crowd, who were obviously ignorant of the laws. M. Millerand said that, in view of the Anglo-French naval collabora-Florida till recently, when the authorities captured many motor make their first appearance early Liquor-running has been most successful along the coast of gradually. They will probably. Tennyson appealed to the crowd, who were quistened, and the gamotion in the war, it was impossible that the inevitable clouds through boats bringing liquor from "wet" countries. The operations are in the new year. The scheme is was resumed after twenty-three minutes' delay.
which they were passing should not s-an be dissipated. France believed to salvethe enigma of the mystery ships cabled on the 8th naturally as yet more or less in manaced nobody, and only desired to ensure her own security and to inst
its infancy. bat it is proposed to maintain the peace of the world in agreement with the allies.
The cable ruferred to stated: The excitement created by the have stands in various parts of M. Guisthan, Minister of Marine, referring to disarmament & Munaibro's reports has been intensifed in New York to-day the Colony similar to those for said that the French Navy could not be weakened bryand limits owing to the inability of the naval wireless to gpeak to another rickshas And chairs. There will which might be defined by the following conditions: firstly, the main American liner, the x.a., Callo, from Buenos Aires on the 20th Jane. probably be wands outside the tenance of France's communications with French Africa in the She carried seventy passengers and also gold, and no news has been Hongkong Club, at the forry piers, Mediterranean; secondly, assurance that France would have nothing received of ber for four days.]
Score: England (1st innings).
Brown & Gregory, b Armstrong
31
Russell, b Gregory
101
Woolley, e Pellew, b Armstrong
41
Mead, Andrews, Hendoy
$7
Tyldesley (E not out....
Fender, not out.
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20
Extras
Innings dec.
Notable Omissions.
to fear if the French fleet was opposed to the German; thirdly, security in her colonies; and, fourthly, ability to place förces worthy
362 (four wickets) of France at the side of her great maritims Lilies.
London. July 25. The following have been omitted from the Test match team. Marriott, Hearne, Durston, and Strudwick.
THE
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ALLIED FORCES IN UPPER SILESIA.
London, July 25.
In the House of Commons at question time, Lord Stanley stated The French had a farger, the Italians a smaller number. that the strength of the British troops in Upper Silesia was 4,400.
Reported Franco-British Compromise.
THE ARRESTED VESSELS IN THE US.
Injunction Granted Against the Shipping Board.
New York, July 25.
at West Point and other centres, and it is hoped to put sixty vehicles on the Island and forty in Kowloon. The outfits will be powerful enough to go anywhere that a motor-car will go and so will be able to take passengers. both on the level and up the hill A temporary injunction has been issued restraining the Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation and the United American Lines will be trained under police The driver, we understand, MAURETANIA'S" ESCAPE FROM DESTRUCTION.
from interfering with the operation of the ships seized on the 23rd supervision, and in addition to their wages will receive a bonus Furious Fire on Huge Liner.
The previous reports stated: Five of the largest vessels on the profits of the concata chartered by the United States Mail Steamship Company were seized Several high officials, we under- Faris, Joly 25. London, July 26.
A Franco-British exchange of views over Upper Silesis is pro-contract and non-payment of varione charger, namely, the George and the Chinese look upon the by representatives of the Shipping Board for alleged violation of stand, are interested in the project Very prompt measures, including the staging from slung boats stceeding is a friendly spirit, and a satisfactory solution on the base Washington, America, Susquehanna, President Grant and Agamem-leverprise with favour, several the side, from which fireman played through the port-holes, saved of a compromise is reported to be impending. M. Briand is said to be non. It is stated that four other vessels af the same Company will having expressed a desire to in- the Cunarder, the Mauretania, from probable destruction at South-willing to agree to the British suggestion for the herediate conven- be soised when they arrive. Mr. Quarlen, the Assistant President ofoni inik ampton.
The wewel was due to sail for New York on Saturday, but a fire French request to Germany respecting transportation of reinforce to the last ditch.
ing of the Supreme Council, but insists upon Britian supporting the the Company, says that the seizure is inexplicable and will be fought This type of passenger-carrying broke out in the saloon and rapidly involved three decks. The fire meats over German territory.-Haras burned Furiously for several hours. Crew. dockers and fremen:
The vessels seized by the Shipping Board are alter-Germans home and they are becoming ebiele has pureed aRKYNET BUDGMEN poured in an immense amount of water, causing an omnoous list
hoers. Mr. Quarles states it was reported weeks ago that certain very popular on the Continent which necessitated a stoppage of operations in order to pump out
forces "foreign in nature” were determined to secure the fleet) the water. It is understood that the damage is extensive.
EXEMPTION FROM INCOME-TAX.
Clain of Lewis-Gon Manufacturers.
London. July 23. The Ames Automatiques Lewis and the Birmingham Smallarms Company have petitioned Mr. Justice Darling for the recovery of £3,000,000 from the Government, retained as payment of excess profits and income-tax. The question at issue is the liability to: taxation of the Lewis Company, a Belgian concern, in which the, B.S.A. is a ebarebolder. It was stated that war-time guns were supplied to the Government at a reduced price in consideration oti the firm being exempt from British taxation.
AGRICULTURE ACT REPEALED.
Cessation of Price Guarantee.
London. July 26.
The House of Commons has passed the third reading by 193. votes to 66 of the Bill repealing the Agriculture Act, thus abolishing; guaranteed prices after this year's harvest, concerning which s Supplementary Estimate of £19,000,000 has been presented, and substituting for the Wages Beard, county conciliation council. representing employers and workers, whose decision in regard to wages will have the force of law.
STRENGTH OF THE THREE NAVAL POWERS.
Admiralty Comparison.
Löcdon, July 25.
In the House of Commcos, questioned as to the number of apital ships projected but not laid down for the United States, Japan sad Britain, Col. Amery replied.tbs: the numbers were 1, 10, and 1 respectively. The number of capital ships at present in full commis sion, as far as could be judged, was: America, 16; Japan, 18; Britain. 13 in battleships, besides three battle-cruisers in the case of the British Empire.
SALE OF BURNS MANUSCRIPT. "Tam o' Shanter" Produces £500.
London, July 25. The original manuscript of Burns, "Tam o'Shanter" was sold at Christie's for £300.
CONSECRATION OF THE BISHOP OF 'SHANTUNG.
A Commission of Inquiry.
Paris. July 22.
Havas diplomatic correspondent understands that Britain has. asзented in principle to, meeting of the Supreme Council on August 4 and to previous examination of the Silesian problem by s commission of experts, provided that the Council merts on the date fixed irrespective of the result of the experta' labours. French and firitish views are only divergent in regard to the despatch of reinforcements to Upper Silesia, to which Britain is still opposed.
THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE. Application for a Compromise Settlement Approved.
Paris July 26,
An extraordinary general meeting of the Banque Endustrielle de Chine, presided over by Senator Berthelot, President of the Admin-1 istrative Coancil to decide relative to the reorganisation of the company, approved the demand for a comprensipe settlement, concerning which the Commercial Tribunal gives its decision to-day. After a rather lively meeting the accounts for 1920 were adopted by 32,165 votes to 1875. Other proposals of the Administrative Council were carried by a large majority.
THE AUTOCAR GRAND PRIX.
An American Victory.
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Le Mans, July 25.
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JAPANESE TENNIS PLAYERS IN THE U.S.
To Compete for the Longwood Bowl.
Bostan, (Mass.), July 35.
Shimizu and Kumagae are participating in the tennis compete many at the present time tion for the Longwood Bowl at present bald by Wm. Johnston.
Other Telegrams on Page 2.)
OPTUM CASES.
Another Steamship Co. Charged.
and, when people have become accustomed to them, should " achieve great popularity in Hong- kong. They will certainly be a great boog to many and they should do much to assist in the growth of the Colony, as there
who would take a house some dis- Įtance from their business, but as they cannot afford a car, have no means of getting to and fro, The motor-oycle" taxi will do ompartment was not made with-Way with £11 this IL at some deep motive, the officer will not be much dearer than ommenced investigations into travelling by ricksha or chair the heap of firewood and his bat will be very much faster and efforts were at last rewarded distance will not be so great a with the discovery of two oblong drawback.
| packages, which, on being opened, We hope to publish further In consequence of the seizure were found to contain 20 taels of details when the scheme has
Two members of the matured. on board their vessel, of 110 taals opium. of opium, the owners of the Shun crew who were in a position to Cheong (Messrs. Wai Yee) were have access to the hold were
KROW!
this morning charged before arrested. It is interesting to note WHAT EVERY WOMAN DOESN'T Magistrate G.S. Orme at the that the owners of the steamer instance of C. P..O. Watt, with on being intormed of the dir allowing their vessel to be used covery of the opiam on board, "My husband tells me most for opium smuggling.
their ship co-operated with the things, but not what he earns,” The motor car Grand Pris was won by an American Dusenborg,
The seizure way affected as the Revenue Officers in the identify-said” a woman. 1 Clerkenwell driven by Murphy, the time being th 7m. 10 sec., which gave an Shan Cheong arrived in porting of the culprits, and in this County Court. average of 12046 kilometres per hour. The race was regarded as a from Ewang Chow Wan on the Way saved themselves from a commercial rather than a sporting event, with Americans in French 20th instant, the drug, carefully predicament that now inevitably care and Frenchmen in American cars. The triangular Course over 17 kilometres was covered 30 times. De Palma was second and were unplaced Gour third, both driving Ballots. Two Britishere, driving Talbots,
MEXICAN OILFIELD FIRE STILL RAGING.
concealed in a receptacle in the visits other companies 00 engine room being unearthed by such discoveries of opium revenue officers who visited bar. on board their vessels being
Mr. W. B. Hind, intimating mede.
On the case going up
RE-HEARING ASKED YOE.
News in Today's New Advertisements.
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The V.RC. will hold its third (nightfete of the season to-m OFED-W |night-Fage 4.
that he had been engaged for the before the bagistrate (Mr. G. N. CRITICAL POSITION IN SPANISH MOROCCO..
defence, said it was convenieat Orme), one of the defendants was
The 0.5.K. íntimate to con- for bis purposes if the case were discharged while the other who Rising of Tribes "General and Complete.”
held over until the return of the was alleged to have been seen by signees of cargo the arrival of Sban Cheong The steamer was Another member of the crew in the Manila Mard.-Page 5.
the act of depositing the packages The Kowloon Theatre is show- The War Minister states that the Spanish forces at Sididris, Thursday morning.
Madrid, July 26.5dve here to-morrow.
A remand was given until inside the pile of firewood prioring Anita Stewart "In Oli Morocco, are in a vary critical position. Enemy attacks are increasing-
to the departure of the steamer Kentucky" and the Empire from Wachow, was mulcted in Theatre screening" in be ty violent, and an attempt to evacuate the position by sea under protection of a cruiser had to be stopped, as the enemy's fire was
fine of $1,800. It is this man Devil's Passkey again to-night-- To another case, Mr. Lea who to-day through Mr. Leo Fage 12. causing too many losses. Communication with the town of Melilla D'Almada, instructed by a client D'Almada applied for & rehaar The Kowloon Cricket Club are has been cut, and the rising of the tribes is general and complete. who was recently convicted with ing of the charge. The applice hazing an open-air concert on
being concerned in a case of tion was granted by the Magis Saturday-Page 4 smuggling from Wuchow, applied trate, who, at the request of Mr. for a rabearing of the charge.
D'Almada, fized the re-hearing The facts Men with Asbestos Shields Seek to Shut off Valves.
as presented at for this afternoon. tbe previous bearing. пете At Westminster Abbey the Archbishop of Canterbury performed
Mexico City, July 25.
that R. O. John Brown, who The Amatlan oilfields fire, cabled on the 20tb. inat, continues
boarded the steamer On Chai the consecration of the Her. Thomas Arnold Scott as Bishop of to rage. The adjacent wells are covered with earth to prevent Yuen Yoan Wharf on the 19th
as she lay alongside the FAR EAST TELEGRAMB VIA Shantung.
izuition. Two hundred men guarded with asbestos shields are instant, visited the forecastle
RUSSIA. trying to reach the flaming wells to shut off the valves regulating batch and on entering the coolies Polish papers report that repre A Peking report says: The the flow of oil.
mess made the discovery that sentatives of the Great Northern
The closing rate of the dollar INDIAN BOYCOTT OF FOREIGN MADE CLOTHES.
the pannelling in the after side Telegraph Company and the demand, to-day was 25. 1961, of the cabin had been broken and Eastern Extension Australasia replaced by strips of wood nailed and China Telegraph Company, Extensive Campaign of Mr. Gandhi and the Ali Brothers. on from the outside. The Re on the one hand, and of the venue Officer broke through this, Russian Soviet Dovernment, on Bombay, July 26. Mr. Gandhi and the All Brothers are campaigning in Bombay the foremost hatch where a cargo ment regarding the re-opening ofj-
and found that it gave access to the other, have reached an agree- Presidency for a complete boycott of foreign cloth by August 1, of firewood and garlic was stored.telegraphic communication be of urging numerous meetings daily to destroy foreign-made clothes or suspecting that the trouble taken tween Europe and the Far East
to send them outside India for relief of the poor.
to guard the approach to this through Russia.
London, July 28.
HOME CRICKET RESULTS.
London, July 25. Sussex won by an innings and 210 runs. Hampshire won by 149 runs.
AMERICAN FIRM'S FAILURE.
New York, July 25, The Block Exchange announces the failure of the firm Chandler Brothers.
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Powells are having a Sreciat show of Crettouas.--Page 7.
To-Day's Exchange.
The Weather.
2 p.m. Barometer:~~~29.73. Tem- parature-85. Humidity
Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time točky, 7:08.
p.m.