The
Hongkong Telegraph
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NO. 12,TER
DOMINION RULE" IN CHINA,
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# ##ĦAX WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1921. 日廐廿月七
EVENTS IN IRELAND.
Outbreak at Belfast.
(Beuter's Service. )
London, August 23.
London; August 23. Mr. Lenox Simpson (Pofnam Wealel, who has been most active The Westminster Gorette's Belfast correspondent reports 'no in writing and speaking since his arrival in England, lecturing to outburst of disorder last night in a number of small streets in the Chinese students at a conference at Swanwick on the subject of the Catholic quarter near where s bomb was thrown on Sunday night, political and industrial outlook in Chian, declared that despite the it is alleged that a Unionist mab with rifles and revolvera made an establishment of a separatist government at Canton, a settlement is organised attack upon the Catholics, and a fierce fight enaned. nearer than even Chinese suspect. The true solution was something Curfew regulations were disregarded. After the firing bad lulled the on the lines of British Dominion Rule, with a central capital as the Ca holics retreated, bet Unionists attacked the dwellings, smashing The Catholics re-emerged and found the streets in national clearing-house. Mr. Simpson is taking back to China im-windows, portant recommendations concerning this.
darkness. Police arrived and fired on the opposing crowds, restoring order at midnight.
Home for the North of Ireland Parliament.
Loados, August 33. Stormont Castle, near Belfast, has been purchased as the home of the North of Ireland Parliament.
China expected great things from the Washington conference, where she is convinced that she will receive British support
CENSUS STATISTICS SHOW NEARLY TWO MILLION INCREASE.
London down; Birmingham the Second City.
London, August 23. The preliminary Census returns for Groat Britain show a popula- Val's tion of 42,767,530, an inter-cansal increase of 1,435,134. roralled 22,432,623, an increase of 676, 176, and females 24,336,907, an increase of 1,259,958. All the principal cities increased, from 12 for Leeds to 9.4 for Birmingham, except London and Bradford. The former now stands at 4.483,249, a decrease of 39.436, and the latter 285,979, a decrúase of 2,479
The population of Greater London is 7,476,168, compared with 7.271.358, an increase of 3.1. Birmingham, with 919,438, is now the second city of England. The increase in the population of England and Wales is 1,814,750, which is only about half the increase in th- preceding inter-cen-al period and less than any corresponding figure since 1811. The fall in the birth-rate during the year 1915-18 was the heaviest recorded, b ing 25 per cent below the normal. Thedirec tion of the movement changed on the cessation of bostilities, and large increases have been recorded since 1918, bat the have no compensated for the deficiencies of the preceding four year. Death-, on the other hand did not show auch a decline ta 1918, while a no- able reduction in deaths since 1918, with the increase in births, com- bined to produce in 1920 a natural increase greater than in any previous year. The table shows a steadily-increasing predominance of the uroca as compared with the rural element, the increase in the urban population being 5.6 compared with 1911.
UPPER SILESIA.
Spanish Ambassador Declines Task.
Madrid, August 23.
RENTS CASE.
Ejectment Order
Application.
SINGLE
COPY:: 18 STA
SIA PERUM AMM
G-E MOTORS
Then, said Counsel, this action was started. The original juris- dietion commenced on July 9th. Plaintiffa took out A sam- mona for ejectment. On July 18th they filed an affidavit and this was answered on Aug. 2nd by defendants.
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THE
CASSEL CONCESSION.
Statement in the House of
* Commons.
In the Summary Court, before Mr. Justice Wood to-day, the Tai
Counsel then read the affidavit
London, Aug. 5. Tung. Firm brought an sation
Mr. R. Kenyon (Co. L.) asked against the Fook Tung Firm for and went on is say that it showed the possession of a home and two things. These premises were whether the Government was premises, 93, Connaught Road in occupation by a firm who used aware that the Cassel concession Defondents held the one floor for business and three in Kwangtung Prorines bad Central premises from plaintiffs for a foom for doutentie purposes. It established a practical mining term of one month, which expired showed alsothat there had existed monopoly. Whether it was opposed on July 2nd and plaintiffs claimed at some time or other alternative by all sections of the Chinese.
said | Whether the American represent- that defendants now wrongfully socommodation, held possession and claimed the Counsel, be would establish that stive on the Consortium regarded. means profits of the premises from this alternative' accommodation the agreement as violating the July 3rd until possession be deexisted this morning and was Consortium conditions. livered up.
suitable in all respects within the Mr. F. C. Jenklo, instructed by meaning of the section as the Messrs. Johnston, Stokes and premises that defendants now Masters, appeared for plaintiffs, occupied.
and
Mr. Cecil Barmsworth, 'the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replied that some mis- understanding existed regarding
the defence was conducted by They had agreed to quit.the concession. The Syndicate
continued.
to
Before the
was permitted to search for moal and another mineral. The agros- eat was not monopolistic, bot confers prospecting rights for coal certain districts. It allows Bfteen months for selection of the mining areas and excludes 51
Senor de Leon has declined to prepare a statement for the iurisdiction but by reason of the of the letters constituted a notice / mines in those districts which
League of Nations respecting Upper Silesia.
Senor de Leon, the Spanish delegate to the League of Nations, was entrusted by the President of the League's Council with the preparation of a report upon the Silesian question.
Reasons of Refusal.
Paris. August”24.
Diplomatie circles state that Baron Ishii does not regard Senor de Leon's refusal as final.
Senor de Leon's action is attributed to German insinuations as regards bis proposed attitude, and, according to a Madrid report, to public distaste at Spanish intervention in the Silesian question.
PANAMA-COSTA RICA DISPUTE.
U.S. Supports Costa Rica.
Washington, August. 23. The Note forwarded to Panza yesterday declared that the Daited States would not permit hostilities arising from the occupa- oto region by Costa Rica. The Note was sent in response to a communication from Fausms indicating that if Costa Rica attempted to reoccupy the disputed territory force would be used to sit the occupation unless the United States made it clear that the Government would prevent it.
DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE tion of the
COLONIES.
Report of Lord Milner's Committee on Utilisation of University Assistance.
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U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.
London, August 23. The committee appointed by Lord Milner to investigate the ilisation of the assistance of the Universities in carrying our House Confirms Senate Measure with Reservation. research with a view to protecting the inhabitants of the Colonies and Protectorates from disease and the development of colonial
Washington, August 21. atural resources has issued a report rejecting the suggestion to form) The House of Representatives has passed the Senate bill making separate colonial research service, and recommending that the available $1,000,000,000 for stimulation of agricultural exports, after Universities encourage post-graduate study and the provision of liminating the provision authorising the War Finance Corporation facilities and laboratories for training students in the principles and methods of independent research.
turther action before submission to the President.
The report opines that candidates for research appointments should not be selected by competitive examination, but be chosen from the Colonial Office from a list recommended by the Universities und Collexes, whom the committee advises should co-ordinate the results of the investigations in individual colonies, keeping watch ver the whole development of the Empire, and preparing to supply investigators to deal with pressing emergencies and to undertake special investigations.
AIRSHIP PROCEEDING TO US.
London, August 23. The R.38 left Howden this morning on a 2 -hour flight, after which it proceeds to Pulham prior to starting for America. Ther ware 47 aboard, including 20 Americans.
Meteorological Wireless Service.
Later.
When the R.38 starts, as hoped, on the 28th inst. there will he five American warships stationed in the Atlantic, including a fuel hip, in addition to a flotilla of destroyers with meteorological officers wirelessing weather reports to the airship, which will wireless letails of the voyago to Britain and America.
AUSTRALIANS' EASY WIN.
Googly Bowler's Feat.
London, August 23.
At Cheltenham in doll weather Gloucester were dismissed for 175, Keigwin, by confident cricket, contributing 65. Malley took all 10 wickets for 66. The Australians won by an innings and 136 runs. County Cricket.
Kent won by ten wickets, Middlesex by an innings and 13 runs, and Hampshire by 251 runs. Notte and Yorkshire won on the first innings.
·COLONIAL SECRETARY'S FURTHER BEREAVEMENT.
Death of Mr. Churchill's 3-year-old Daughter.
London, August 23.
The death is announced of Marigold, the three-year old daughter
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, instructed
Counsel by Messrs. D'Almada and Mason.
he *referred and Mr. C. D. Wilkinson watch-aw on this matter he would draw ed the proceedings in the inter- His Lordship's attention to two ests of the Tenants' Association of the letters, because they raised
Mr. Jenkin said the action
For th. originally commenced in original an interesting point.
purpose of this argument that on passing of the Rents Ordinance to quit, Counsel asked was transferred to the jurisdiction Lordship to put out of his mind of His Lordship's Court The the Rents rdinance and look defendants (the tenants) had claimed the benefit of the Reats Ordinance. Plaintiffs (the lessor) claimed that they were ratitled
to
His are already granted to other parties. The concessionaires are not a British company, but a Sino-British company formed on ¡inee which have proved matsally beneficial elsewhere in China. The British firms interested
upon it as a notice to quit. It was written by a man who was already in possession under a monthly tenancy and this letter showed that under this, monthly *tenancy he bad to quit the He then proceeded to premises. negotiate for a farther month tenancy, saying that it was very difficult to find another place He proposed that occupy the premises for a further month and the His Lordship
find would
nothing in
orlude those of the highest standing in the Far East, and the agreement represants years. of effort. It will relieve Caineso and foreign shipping in South China from the serious bandicap imposed by dependence on ju- ported coal The agreement bas been negotiated with the pro- authorities strictly in vincial
the Chineso accordance with he
Government's rule that the terme must be settled with the
he should
an order for possession for lejectment-on two grounds. The first was that the tenants had agreed in writing to quit, and in order to establish the right to a order on that ground counsel had to show that as a result of that agreement plaintiff bad acted so as to seriously pre judice himself. He bad pre- judiced himself io this What *letter.. that He started a partnership and
should pay any rent or that engaged a large number of fatis be thould vacate the premise and bad made arrangements to The latter meant merely that in provincial authorities before rati commence business. At the pre consideration of the plaintification by the Central Govern
ment. There is opposition of sent moment be was carrying withdrawing notice business in very restr clad arcom defendant would pay the rent for some sort to practically every
was hampered modation and
the additional month and give greement made in Calos, bas generally. Both parties, counsel
possession at the termination of this case there had not been mentioned, were Californian
that period. This w35 such any marked opposition other than merchants. Buder sub-section
that instigated for political an agreement, sail Counsel, (I (o) of Section 4 plaintiffa
because in a contract of tbl. purposes. The Minister mada a reasonally required the premises kind it was the duty of the Court formal application for ratification for persons bona fide raiding or to to imply or infer the terms of 90 October 30th las', but owing reside with them, or for persons that contract. It was a matter to certain diffialties the agree- in their whole time employment, of law that in a tenancy agree- ment was referred back for and that there was alternative accommodation in existence and available this morning.
The facts were these, said
to quit
menta if there was an express covenant to surrender there was vacant an implied term that possession should be given at the
u purccase $200,000,000 farm loans. Thus the measure requires/counsel. The premises in guss-expiration of the tenancy. Why
CHOLERA IN RUSSIA.
Commissary Recommends the Burning of Filth-Laden Town.
Stockholm, August 23.
The Scenskadagblad learns from Helsingfors that the Sovia: ommissary at Astrakhan bas informed the Moscow Government tha Astrakhan is so full of fith that it is useless to try to fight cholera and recommends that the inhabitants be evacuated to Siberia and that the town be destroyed by fire.
SPAIN PREPARING TO COPE WITH MOORS.
Possibility of Franco-Spanish Co-operation.
Madrid, August" 23.
A message from Melilla states that General Berenguer considers chat the men and material at his disposal are sufficient to start a new offensive before the rainy season begins. Meantime the Moors are resuming hostilities, persistently attacking Spanish food convoys.
Snor de Leon, the Spanish Ambassador at Paris, has arrived at Madrid. The visit is much commented upon, and it is believed chat France is making overturas with a view to common Franco- Spanish action in Morocco.
tanants.
Counsel
support
argu-
said
further discussion of the points in detail with the Canton authori-
je-Japan Chronicle.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The World Theatre announces that booking for the Dempsey- Carpentier Eght picture com- mences from to-day.-Page 4
The Devil's Passkey" will be shown at the Coronet for two nights only-Fage 12.
The O. 8. K. advise consiguess
Why not try a Havana Cigar for a change. See Page 4
The Colonial D spensary has K new lot of Reudel Bath Sis just arrived.-Page 3.
The mid-week programe al the Hongkong Theatre features Pauline Fredrick io Resurrec wastion."-Page 12.
tion belonged t A superior landlord and they had been co-should it not be implied in this cupied by defendants on a month- agreement, leaving out the Rents
Ordinance? ly tenancy. Defendants bad oc-
then quoted cases cupied these premises for a period
of
his of about three years on a monthly in tanancy from this superior land- ment Continuing, he lord, until the premises were leas plaintiffs after taking the lease ed to plaintifs under a lease dated had formed a business for the May 4th, 1921. They war leased purpose of carrying on business to plaintiffs for 35 Chinese lapar as Californiao merchants and months as from June 4th, so that they had appointed a staff and plaintiffs were now the lessors procured coolies, about eighteen within the meaning of the Ordin persons altogether. They also of cargo of the arrival in port of ance, and defendants were the gut into touch with prospective the Panama Maru-Page 12
customers and had received
The Kowloon Branch of the The granting of this lease was orders, which, by reason of their Ministering Children's League daly communicated to defendants inability to secure these pra-has socks for sale.-Page 4 by the superior landlord and also mises they were unable to carry On the occasion of the opening it was a part of ther of the new club house at Fanling, by plaintiffs on May 4th, 1921.out. Therenpoadefondant-approached business to have occasion to store several competitions for ladies plaintiffs asking for an extension goods from time to time. They and gentlemen will take place of their monthly tenancy for bad been, in fact, prejudiced next Sunday.-Page 4. one extra month. When defend- because they had to conduct that their businese in one small room Aote were informed
bad been granted in boarding boose, at 81 plaintiffs
lease. this
Counre! ruen. Connaught Road Central, into tioned, they also had notice to which room it was almost im surrender possession of the house Dossible to get all their employes. within one month. That notice Counsel submitted that this was terminated on June 3rd, and the serious prejudice. extension asked for by defendants The third point would be until July 2nd The that plaintiffs reasonably
these rquest was refused and on Mayquired
premises for 7th. defendants again wrote,i occupation for themselves, or for making a similar request. That, pople who were to reside with boarding house at the cost of was replied to by Messrs. John-them, or who were in their whole plantiffs. To Unveil Cross to "Aussies" in France.
ston, Stokes and Masters and in time employment, They *** Counsel then went into the London, August 23. the meantime the notice had under obligation to house the question of alternative accommo- the one whole of their employes. The dation. There was alternative expired. month extension which defend premises consisted of four floors accommodations whole house ants had requested, which would and for the purpose of housing at 96, Des Voeux Road West vive
until July 2nd the employer, who were all in It was available at that moment thoos
bean Dafendants again approached their whole time employment; said Counsel, and had plaintifs, for a further mouth's they required two floors. It was unoccupied for the last three extension. That application was interesting to note that defen- weeks. Fut defendants wanted refused but Jul 2nd. came and dints, who were at present in them (plaintiff-) to go into these passed and defendants did not occupation, BWOTO in their premises. Negotiations had been vacate the premises. On July affidavit that they required three going on and plaintiff wanted the 2nd Messrs. D'Almada and Masun floors for domestic purposes. Įpremises which they had leased, wrote stating that their clients That being so, Counsel thought and under which they had liabil had obtained other premises but it not unreasonable that they ity and they had a right to get- were unable to move in as the should require two floors.
them, but defendants did not Mr. Alabaster pointed out that want to move out. tenante had not moved out.
empires were 30 Witnesses were then called. They stated that as soon as teir defendants clients were able to obtain posses against plaintiffs' 18.
Mr. Jenkin closed, his case and sion they would vacate 93, Con-
this afternoon Mr. Alabaster con- naught Road Central.
docted his case.
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIER RETURNING.
Mr. Hughes has departed for Australia. He spends a week in France, where he will present the Australian flag in Amiens and unveil the cross to the Australian soldiers who fell at Villers Bretonneux in 1918.
Mr. Sastri (the Indian delegate) travelled by the same train to Geneva
DISCOVERY OF COPPER IN THE SHETLANDS.
Supply Inexhaustible."
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London, August 23. Importance is attached to the discovery of copper in, the of Mr. Winston Churchill, the Colonial Scretary.
[In 1908 Mr. Churchill married Clementine, daughter of the late Shetlands. Experte declare that the supply is inexhaustible and Col. 8r H. M. Hosier, for many years Secretary of Lloyd's. They prior to the Spanish. Plant is being laid down immediately. have had one son and three daughters. Only a few weeks azo the Mining is expected to begin in September. Colonial Secretary lost his mother.]
(Other Telegrams im. Page 3.)
That gave
TE-
Mr. Jenkin said these employes
· were at present being housed in a
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