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SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1921. •日六廿月六
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UPPER SILESIA.
Candid but Friendly British Note to France.
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THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
No Separate Parleys. (Reuter's Service. )
Washington, July 29.
It is stated that the Government will reject any suggestion of holding separate parleys with any of the Powers invited to the Washington conference. It is understood that at least one Power "ggested the advisability of such a partial conference,
And No Preliminary Conference.
London, July 29. Reuter learns that the Government. replying to France's Silesian note, entirely disposes of the charge that Britain has been setting herself against France, thereby strengthening the attitude of Germany. The Sate calls attention to what is described as the extraordinary action on the part of France in endeavouring to set independently of the Supreme Council in insisting upon the im-
London, July 29. mediate despatch of reinforcements, which is not a possible basis on which to pursue future policy together. The Note says that no good that there is no longer any question of a preliminary conference in la connection with the Washington Conference, Reuter learas purpose would be served by further discussion until Britain has a London. Clear understanding of France's intention).
ALLIED DEBT TO THE U, S.
Senate Financial Committee Approves Funding Measure.
Washington, July 29.
It is declared that the Note was of a friendly character, pointing ut that Britain is anxious to consider any means by which she can heet Frenct views, but it emphasises that no danger threatens thei French troops in fpper Silesia, hence reinforcements are not urgent,
The Note is enneiliatory, but vigorously-worded, and expresse „surprise not only at the apparent intention of France to depart from!
the defme underst vndiaz that France will not take isolated action A favourable report on the Administration's Bill authorising the as regards matters of common Allied concern, but at the unusest Treasury to conduct negotiations for the fooding of the Allied debt: and apprently unfriendly tone of the French communique of has been ordered by the Sonsts Finance Committee. The Bill Wedges lay.
The Sole concludes that, in view of the perplexity Carries the Committee amendment requiring the funding to be raised by the tone of the French note, Britain is bound to enquire
completed in five rests. for an explanation of French intentions, because until the matter has been cleared up it is difficult to see upon what basis Alited voi operation can continue.
THE FINANCE BILL.
Chancellor's Eeply to Critics.
London, July 29. In the House of Commons, on the third reading of the Finance; Bill. Mr. Moseley moved its rejection on the ground of the serious ecline in revenue. Sir Donald Maclean condemned the Govern rent's financial pathey on the ground that the country is at present living on its capital. and accused the Government of reckless; expenditure.
Sir Robert Horne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, pointed out that the foreigu press glowingly enlogised the way Britain had dealt with her financial difficulties, and declared that the Excise and Customs receipts for the June quarter were remarkable. He indicated; That there wore more assets throughout the country than one! realised. He was not going to express any sloppy optimism, but was poc going to give way to despair. Sir Robert emphasised how E-Bți! we had done as regards finances compared with other balliger-
at couarries, adding that there were signs that trade was reviving
char the duty of everyone was work and thrift.
Mezsure Passes Third Reading.
The motion for the rejection of the Budget was defeated by 194 fates to 43, and the measure passed its third reading.
THE KING AND THE IRISH NEGOTIATIONS.
Premier's Answer to Northcliffe Interview.
London. July 29.
PROPOSED U.S. TRANS PACIFIC CABLE.
Washington, July So
It is announced that Mr. Hugbes has recommended and Pre- sident Harding has approved the Government laying a trans- Pacific cable if private enterprise is unwilling to undertake the task.
“MAYFLOWER" TERCENTENARY.
President to Attend Monday's Celebrations.
Washington. July 29, President Harding and family have ailed aboard the President al yacht Mayflower to attend the Plymouth Tercentenary celebra- tions on Monday.
AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE'S STORY.
Mr. Liggett's Chequered Career.
New York, July 29.
The story of how the millionaire Mr. Liggott, became reduced in a few weeks to a state of comparative poverty is contained in bis statement mentioned yesterday. He ba bien obliged to sell his (stable of thoroughbreds and a fashionable mansion in Brookline,
Boston, in order 10 supply further margins for his holding.
Mr. Liggett began life as a alesman of a headache-remedy bec, with forty druggists as partners, founded a huge drug company.
ENGLISH WIN CLOSE INTER-VARSITY ATHLETIC CONTEST.
Oxomian's Fine Feat.
Travers Island (N.Y.), July 29.
BACK TO THE THISTLES!
Our cartoonist's idez of Gen. Luk Wing ting's plight.
EJECTMENT ORDER
APPLICATION.
First Case Under New Ordinance.
Judgment was to be given by
VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL
A Fairy Play at the Taikoo Club Hall
A delightful childrens play Mr. Justice Wood, this morning) was given by the pupils of the in a case in which Lam Yuk Victoria British School last night claimed possession of the grounds: the Taikoo Club Hall, before a Door of No. 331, Queen's Road' packed audience. Lady Stubbs Mr. Lloyd George made a statement in the tiouse of Commons
West, occupied by the Fuk Ming and party were presenk in reference to an interview with Lord Northcliffe published in the In the inter-Varsity athletic meation. Oxford and Cambridge | Firm (Heang Coan-toog, man- The curtain rose on a large New York Times and reproduced in the Daily Mail, in which Lord rers Princeton and Cornell, each of the teams won fire events, but aging partner), electrical and gas, Sorthcliffe is represented as saying that before starting for Ireland the Englishmen, gaining six second places against the Americans' fitters. the King said to Mr. Lloyd George: "You must come to an #gree-four, ware adjudgal the winners. Nokes (Oxford) won the baromer. ment This cannot go on. I cannot have my people killed in this throwing with 160 ft. 7 in an international inter-Varsity record. manger." The interview also statert that it was the King who saw General Smuts and interested him in the Irish question.
After denouncing the interview as calculated to prejudice an Irish settlement, Mr. Lloyd George read a statement received from the King declaring that the statements in the interview were a com plete fabrication. No such conversation took place, and no such remarks were made by his Majesty in his Speech to the Northern Parliamen Uis Majesty had followed the invariable practice re- Isting to such speeches.
The newspapers also publish a statement from General Smuts densing the statement regarding him.
Lord Northcliffe Denies Interview.
London, July 25. Lord Nonthelife has telegraphed to the King's secretary denying| Having sacmbed to his Majesty the words stated, and aiding that he
ara do suci interview.
STRAIN UPON THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Should the Heir Apparent Undertake Further Tours.
London, July 29, " The newspapers are seriously discussingthe wisdom of the Prince of Wales visiting India in the autumn, swing to the excessive strain, which constant tours impose upon his health. The Daily, Mirror de-
lares that his Majesty alone must decide.
THE COTTON INDUSTRY.
No Restriction on Output After August 1.
London, July, 29. The Federation of Master Cotton Spinners at Manchester haa announced that after August I there will not be any restriction us output of the mills spinning American cotton. Firius may work forty- sight hours weekly instead of thirty-five.
AUSTRALIANS BEAT ESSEX BY AN INNINGS.
London, July 29.
At Southend, in dull, windy and threatening weather, before & small attendance, Essex were dismissed in their second innings for 219. Habort Ashton scored 90. The Australians won by an innings and 88 runs.
County Cricket.
Surrey won by ten wickets. Glamorgan won by an innings and
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FRENCH STUDENTS FOR BRITISH UNIVERSITIES.
Scholarships for Science Research.
Paris, July 27 (delayed).
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News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Kayamally and Co. have
a Clearance Sale commencing from to-day--Page 4.
Lazarans has something to say to-day about Rimless Eyewear.
Pago 7.
The Hongkong Theatre are showing two feature films in their week-end programme.** Page 12.
The Kowloon Theatre is to- night showing" Polly of the Storm Caustry" and a Harold Lloyd comedy entitled "Bamping into Broadway.”—Page 12.
bedroom scene in an excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin," in which This is the first case to come up the wilful Topsy "growed up" since the passing of the "new
and reformed under the gentle
Dodwell and Co. advise con- Rente Bill. It was claimed by indgence of Little Eva. Bessie Mr. F.X D'Almada, who appear McCubbin was warmly applauded signees of cargo of the arrival in ed for plaintiff, that a month's for her spirited part of Topsy, port of the steamers "Bolton notice to quit was given on May and Louise Wilson was charming Castle" from New York and as Little Eva Cissio Polley was "Cilicia frm Trieste and way 31st, which was long before the Ordinance came into force. For very good in the difficult part ports--Page 4. Sir William Ramsay have been instituted, enabling French students the premises were used as a
Several scholarships named after the British scientist the late the defeotants it was stated that of the elderly Miss Ophelia David Bassoon and Co., Ltd.
This short Det was followed [have transferred the Agency of to pursue scientific researches in British universities and to acquaint dwelling, but Mr. D'Almada by the fairy play "The Sleeping the Norwich Union Fire Insur- The grouping and ance Socisty Ltd, to Messrs themselves with British methods of engineering and chemistry-contended that the floor was lat Beauty."
as business premises.
dancing of the little ones as | Reims and Co.—Page 4 fairies and-goblins were exceed- T. E. Griffith. Ltd. are now the ingly well done, and the various Agents for the Lancashire Insur scones were really elaborate, suce Co.-Page 4. The part of "Sleeping Beauty” was taken by Bessie McCubbin, who was sent to a long einep by the wicked fairy Nattle Sting,
awakened by
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RELEASE OF AMERICAN PRISONERS.
Reported Soviet Deïrsion.
Paria, July 29.
A message from Reval states that the Bolshevik Government has decided to release twenty-eight imprisoned Americans,
HAVRE DOCKYARD WORKERS,
Lock-out as Protest Against Demands.
Havre, June 29.
;
KWANGSI NEWS.
was
Ma Kwan-mui, the Secretary bot of the President's Palace, has kiss from Prince Charming. accepted the appointment of Civil Much applause was given for Governor of Kwangsi, and is now the song "Prince Charming on his way to Chumchow with by Louise Wilson (The Prince} the intention of establishing a and choras. John McCubbin was temporary yamen there.
good in a song "There are lots of little lights up in the sky." and during the song Jack Wilson gave an amusing Goblin Dance, impishly tickling the fairies under the chins. Mention should
It is reported that Kwangai, the
A lock-out of dock workers has been proclaimed for August 1. former capital of Kwaugai, bas
as a protest against the workmen's demanda.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
London, July 29. Details are now available of the preliminary proposals for Jealing with the creditors of the Banque Industrielle de Chine. It proposed that payment by priority should be made in cash of all claims having a purely banking origin, such as, for example, cheques, bills, etc., with six mouths of the granting of “reglement trans- actionnel" but all such creditors will have the option of exchanging their total claims into preference shares. The arrangement provides for repayment by instalments of deposits and all other forms of claims, these latter creditors being also offered the option of ex- changing for preference shares. The bank will reserve the right of repaying in anticipation all debts unconverted into preference shares. The President of the Tribunal of Commeren will have the right of decision in the event of difficulty in determining the nature
not fallen, but is being blockaded by Yunnan soldiers.
A report from Wuchow states also be made of M. Blackman, that Wong Pai-kwai. the Kwang-who sang "Bubbles" very sweet- si commander in Nanning besty, and of the Rythmic Dancing refused to give up the city. An-Scone of the older girls. other repors states that Wong bas
The scenery was most appro- collected most of the defeatedpriate and the costumes were forces and has declared bis in-exceedingly pretty and effective. dependence.
GERMAN REPARATION DYES.
In regard to the German re- paration dyes, the procedure and period of sales in Japan will be The Bounced before long.
into dyes will be separated
The K.C.C. are having an Open Air Concert to-night-Page 4.
The O.S.E.give the usual notice to consignees of cargo per Shunko Maru, Page 7.
There will be a Tea sud-Dinner Deuce at Repulse Bay Hotel on Monday-Page 4.
The Admiral Line advise con- signees of cargo of the arrival of the 3.5. Silver Stale.—Page. 4
Anderson Music Co. hava.. a word to say about the Challen Piano-Page 4.
To-Day's Exchange. demand, to-day was 28. 916d.
The closing rate of the dollar OD
Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time today, 7.06
D.EL.
The trouble and patience of the producer, Mrs. Shaftain and her 1st Fairy.
Mamie Wallace assistants was more than repsid 2nd Fairy
Lilian, Nicol by the success of the play, the 3rd Fairy
Betty Nicol proceeds of which areto be devat- Fairies.-M. Fowler, A. Fowler, ed to the Ministering Children's V. Bateman, M. Duntary, G. Sera, League. The following are the E. Buston, K. Clarke, Y. Langley, names and parts of the children: 1.Passmore, M. Lyle and E, Bolton,
Part I. A une det play from "Uncle Tom's Cabia.”
Scene 1: Mae Ophelia's Bedroom. Miss Ophelia......Cissie Polley
Louise Wilson INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONFERENCE.
Bessie MeCabbio the sales will affect Topsy · Limitation of Shipowners' Responsibility.
the market little.
Part 11. "The Sleeping Beauty." Purchases, therefore, which were active at
King
...Nen Ferguson Antwerp, July 29,
one time, have declined.
The
Queen
Catby Ferguson The International Maritime Conference discussed to-day the
A meeting representatives of British shipping companies Tokyo merchants are maintaine Nurse
Casie Folley uestion of the limitation of shipowners' responsibility and other engaged in Far Eastern trade was held in Londou yesterday whenting their canvass, but the Osaka Princess. legal questions relating to mortgages and prior claims on shipping it was recommended that freights from the United Kingdom to the desiers are failing to set in
to *property.
Far East should þe reduced by from 7a.63, to tend shillings per ton.
Nattlesting
of a claim.
FAR EASTERN SHIPPING.
London, July 29.
small lote, and it is thought Little Ess msby brands and sold in
that
concert.
Prince......
Goblins.J. McCubbin, A. Me- Cubbin, J. Muirhead, B. Eldridge, G. Tacchi, B. Alson, J. Wilson, D. Richie, D. Richie, D. Ling, E Bickford, G.. Hill, F: Fowler and 8. Fowler.
Part III. Bhythmic Dancing by N. Ferguson, C. Ferguson, M... Wallace, I. Passmore, L. Wilson, B. McCobbio, M. Fowler and 0. ...Bearie McCubbio Pallay. Dance Come Leasies
..Louise Wilson.
sad Lads." Dance II: The Shadows?!
Keith Bolton "