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Hongkong Telegraph
FOUNDED 1881
No 12,213
·六拜禮號十月九英港香
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1921. BADA
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THE PROBLEM OF RUSSIA.
Dr. Nansen Believes Food Question “Not Difficult."
(Reuter's Service.)
Geneva, September 9.
In the course of a speech on the Russian famine before the Assembly of the League of Nations, Dr. Nan› en approved of Lord
Dr. Nacsen's account of present conditions in Russia based on his personal investigations à as of the most distressing character, and greatly impressed the Assembly. He contended that the food pro- blem was not difficult. There was plenty of food and transport in the world, while the Russians were quite capable of coping with internal transport. He believed that the agreement with the Sories Govern. ment was satisfactory and the Soviet could be trusted to carry it out He urged immediate action, as the situation was most serious.
Possible Dissolution of Relief Commission. "
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It is authoritatively stated in London that there are indications that the refusal was based with the deliberate purpose of refusing relief from the Allies.
ORIENT'S TRADE RIVALRY WITH THE WEST.
London Publicist's Estimate of China's Potentialities.
London, September 9. An article in the Pall Mall Gazette by Mr. J. Ellis Barker urges that in view of the competition of the Continent and the Far East, British workers cannot afford to demand high wages for totally insufficient output. He points out that India and Japan are becoming increasingly important manufacturing nations, and declares that China will soon become a formidable rival to Britain, especially as her industries are being rapidly developed by energetic American businessmen. Compared with the industrial potentialities of China, those of Japan, Mr. Barker sags, are quite insignificant.
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BRITISH NAVAL PARTY ENTERTAINED
BY HOLLAND.
Visiting the Sights at the Hague,
(Reuter's Service, )
The Hague, September 9.
RIOTING IN N.W. INDIA.
Hostility to Grain Merchants.
DISTRIBUTION OF GERMANY'S PAYMENT. ?
French and British Finance Ministers to Confer.
US. JUDGE UPHOLDS DEPORTATION POWERS.
HONGKONG REVISITED,
Does Kowloon Fancy Itself a Little?
TSINGTAO.
Conditions of its Return.
INTERPORT SWIMMING.
A Well-Organised Eggst-
Judging by the értensive
A telegram to hand from Peking arrangements being made by the When I was a boy the rewards this m raing states that the hard working Hon. Secretary of of temperance were impressod Japanese Minister has officially the Victoris Recreation Club, Mr. la brilliant weather the hundred officers and man of the British upon me by meses of a print presented to the Foreign Minister J. Witabell, the Interport Robert Cecil's plea for more publicity, and regretted that the Coun-Naval Squadron visiting Holland arrived at The Hague as the guests entitled "What Shall He Bas communication from Tacyowimming corning competitions cil's report did not mention Russia. He declared that Russia was of the Municipality. They were welcomed by the burgomaster and come?". Two series of pictures relative to the proposed return to fare going to be attended by every the problem facing Europe and described at length the "frightful | Aldermen at the City Hall, and then motored round the city escorted showed the possibilities of a boy. China of Tsingtao. There are success. As has already been famine in Russia. Dr. Nansen strongly urged immediate action to by the leading municipal oficials and inspected the public and a one he was seen as a diligent eight
conditions of
announced. return
the Interport cope with the problem before it was too late, and mored & resolution historical buildings, including the Palace of Fasce. The party after youth, a hard working young specified, of which the following events will take plac-doring that the question should be referred to a committee. He concluded wards drove to Scheveningen and lunched at the Kurhaus restaurant. man, the smiling father of is a summuy ----
the annual aquatic fets of the by urgently appealing to the Governments of Europe to help. The The healths of the British and Dutch Royal Families were drunk large family (let him try it in 1-Japan will return to China RC, the days fixed being speech was warmly cheered.
with three cheers. The visitors returned to Rotterdam in the after-1921) and, finally, a smug and the whole of Tsingtao.
Wednesday, September 28th, and Taingrao will then he opens hai team is expected to consist portly old genileman whose face, !
three following days. The Shang: even as a boy, I always wanted jed as a Treaty pori, sil Japanese to push in. The second series rights of control in the settlement of ten men, but Mr. Witchell is -
still waiting telegraphic detalls. showed him going to the dogs, to be abolished. gin-slinging with the boys 3.-The Kweichow-Tsainam On the first of the four days and generally degenerating until Railway to be jointly operated by the events to ba compsted he wound up as an ill-clad old Chinese and Japansee oficials. for will be the 830 yards man with a red pose who was 4-All the special rights which and throwing the polo ball badly in need of a shave.
succeeded to Japan from the Sine These events will take place Allahabad, September 9.
I am reminded of that print by German Treaty to be cancelled.
outside the bath of the V.R.C.. A message from Meerut states that serious rioting marked by
a visit to Kowloon. What will 5. The maritime Customs of following which the Shangbai wholesale looting of grain shops occurred in broad daylight in the it become? I was both glad and Tsingtao to be placed under the team will be officially welcomed Bazaar. In the course of two hours the entire stocks were removed disappointed by the visit; glad control of China. London, September 9.
and a dance will take place at the The Soviet Governments' refusal to allow the inter-Allied relief by hand and carts. Similar outbreaks occurred at the com-mills, because it is rapidly growing and
6--All government property in
V.R.C. commission to investigate conditions in Russia may result in the where the losses are estimated at four lakhs.
because I was ons of the people Tsingtao to The trouble started after two grain merchants had been arrested who believed, away back in conditionally to Chips.
On Thursday the interpart b- returned un- dissolution of the Commission, which is now sitting in Paris, as it
events are the 220 yards and the is felt that no good purpose
be served by continuing the of a charge of alleged swindling of a purchaser. This aggravated October, 1911, when the line was 7. The rights of management long plange, whilst on Friday labours of the Commission in view of the Soviet Government's un-the great hatred against the merchants owing to the present shortage opened to Canton, that as the of the railways along the Kochow, there will be contested the run- compromising attitude and the fact that say relief sent to Russia of grain. Several of the crowd were arrested later.
value of the railway cams more Chuchow. Tsainam, Chenfoo, and ning header from the spring board would apparently be taken over by the Soviet authorities for disposal
and mare to be realised so would Waibain lines to be vested in the and the 440 yards race.- as they alone thought fit.
the commercial importance of Bank Group.
The really big day will be Kowloon increase antil (who 8-All the above conditions Saturday, when the interport kaows) Victoria might become must be revised by a Commission events will be 100 yards, the the junior partner. I was dis-to be appointed by both Govern-high dive, the 100 yards appointed because, while it has mente, and Japanese troope to be back race, the two longthat grown, one is still unable to withdrawn so soon as the Chinese em rede and a water polo malch. Paris. September 8.
decide what it will become. It polica is found to be effortive.
In addition the following local championships will be decided The Finance Minister, M. Doumer, is leaving to-day for London has it were reached the bobble-
100 yards for members of HMS. on an informal conference with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.deboy stage. When I left the
services, 100 yards ladies" cham Colony it was still a youngster London. September 9. -A sturdy and nicely-
pionship, high dive for ladies and He would 100 yards boys" championsnip. At-- At the conclusion of two meetings a treasury communique has behaved youngster which mature of the Government. been issued stating that questions arising out of the partition of the Victoria regarded with a tolerant introduce Bill making a mile the conclusion of Saturday's first German reparation.payment have besc reviewed by M. Daumery Very nice indeed. Varyan hour the maximum pace for events there will be a dinner at the Haackong Hotel followed by and Sir Robert Home in a spirit of complete friendliness. The issues open-yes. Still, you know, if rickahas
yeo want to be in the thick of I did not get lost, though I tried dance at the V.R.C.," which will raised will be further considered with the other Allies.
things. There it was. And bard There are too many old be specially decorated for the now here is Kowloon, growing landmarks about for. that occasion. On Sunday the visit- rapidly but not yet fully matured, Certainly there are a number offing team will be entertained at- in the gawky stage which precedes new roads and lots of new build. Repulse Bay. matarity, suffering from growing ings, but they are not sufficiently The accommodation for spec- pains. I hope I do not hurt the aumerous to make one go far alors will be especially enlarged feelings of Kowloon folk, but that astray. But Kowloon is not to for interport days and nothing is is how the place impressed me. dar quite the old Kowloon where being left undone that will make You know how the tone, the spent so many happy months. for an enjoyable function. A atmosphere of a place hits you in What with the new station and Jazz Band composed of V.R.C. the face at times. You may recall other improvements it does not members is now in training to some city with, say, half a dezan (to me) waar the old happy provide entertainment between [classy suburbs each of which co-lucky air. I was almost glad the events.
has an atmosphere peculiarly it to return to Victoria.
Fasther details will be in- own. Well, Kowloon atrock m Thanks to the rain I have nounced later. It should be as being a little ton font of itseleen very little of Victoria. But pointed out that the repre- or was that merely youthtal self have been on the new Lugardsentation of the Colony is open consciousness which makes either Road which left me greatly to anyone who thinks he can do for bashfulness or boastfulness impressed. It is as fine a better that the men dow in train- of walking 器 little or of work 83 some folk bad claimedjing. There is a mistaken in- Question of Tariff Rates.
i's heels. There
is time for it, but I couldn't admire all pression abroad that the V.RO.is enough for that. But I do of it because I was balf the time providing the interport.com- London, September 9. hate to be told repeatedly; "Wait. falling asleep. I suppose it baapetitors to the exclusion of others, The recent Portuguese action in increasing the maximummy boy. Kowloon is growing and its busy days when as many as but the Committee are anxious to duties taxes &refold on Norwegian ships to Portuguese harbours will make Victoria sit up. three people (and probably, a dog) hear of any willing to prove their "bas evoked reprisals." A Christiania message says that the Depart-Growing-yes. To plan? I doub use it, but it was not what might ability. ment has ordered the application of the maximaro tariff rates on it. But let all that passs.
be called thronged ontheday I was commodities despatched from Portugal to Portuguese possessions I saw in Kowloon & lot of things on it. I am a man of peace, but after September 8,
that gladdened the heart; the one can bave too much off same four children perched on a solitude; also, when I am on a road roller in Nathan Road, balf a ❘ road I like to know whether I am dozen playing with the dirtiest going or coming back. That Lị objects they could find, and the just what I could not make out to-day-Page 3. same old bunch of amabs chatter-on this beadless and tailless ing like parrots, paying so hard thing. It seems a pity that this port the Robert Dollar Co. give to their charges, and content to man who conceived this road consignees of cargo the usual watch the glad hours go by at lover allowed the conception to notice au Page 5. was the same old game played less) two and a half cents per hour. It je nerga from the (more cr The Hongkong Hotel maka a cavernous depths of new departure to-day in the shape exactly in the ancient way." Ibis silly soul What practical of a compradore department from saw, too, the flat I didn't save purpose will it ever serve com- which can be obtained goods from monsy in and the tennis court mensurate with its cost?__ Aud}cold storage.—Page 4. where I didn't learn to play tennis; why call it Lugard Road? The Anderson Music Cay have and a lot of buildings which were Heaven knows it is no honour tos next advertisement anent Baby fairly new a respectable half a Sir Frederick Logard, who was Grand Pianos-Page 4. dozen years ago but which badly and is a wise and practical" ad- Mackintosh have something need their faces washed to- | ministrator, to bave bis name new in the way of Novelties in day. I have no doubt that perpetuated in Hongkong by « Gentleman's wear.~Page 4. they are stili ́ very present piece of arrant foolishness. Booking opens at Moutries on shle Internally and it seems There would have been as Tue day for the Podolsky · Oon-':
plly that they could not be much honour in a switchback. cart.—Page 4.".. turned outside in once a week No, if the money wasted on that Billis Burke is “Eve's Daugh- pay on Bundays for the credit of road had been devoted to this ter" is the festure film në the the place." At
Installation of a proper sanitary Hongkong Thesize over, the Nathan Road has grown into a system one might have felt pride. week-end.-Page 12... handsome thoroughfare. When I But I suppose the Sanitary Bourd Competitions will be held, in" lagt saw it, it had stubbed its nose is still blesting of want of water: the Happy Valley Golf Cours into the shoulder of a hill and Yet one remembers, balf a dozen to-morrow. —Page 4.-
THE IRISH OUTLOOK.
Conference Invitation has a -Good Press" in Ireland.
London. September 9. The Irish cutlook is regarded as hopeful. The Premier's invita tion to a conference has had a good Press in Ireland. Dail Eireann will meet as the beginning of next week to consider its reply.
Dail Eireann Meels.
Later. The Dail Eireann Cabinet met at the Mansion House, Dublin, this afternoon to consider its reply to the invitation to a conference. Mr, de Valera presided.
ANOTHER DISPUTE IN COTTON INDUSTRY.
Change of Machinery Renders Operatives Workless...
...
London. September-9...
Scores of Excess Immigrants' Affected.
New York. September 9. Federal Judge Mack today gave a decision upholding the authority of the Department of Immigration to deport immigrants arriving at American ports in exeus of the monthly quotas of their respective nationalities permitted under the Immigration Restriction Act. The decision affects scores of various nationalities who are awaiting deportation.
DISPUTE BETWEEN PORTUGAL AND NORWAY,
RUBBER PAVING-BLOCKS.
Malayan Exhibit in London.
A serious dispute is again threatened in the Lancashire rolton trade. The committee of the Employers' Federation at Manchester has decided to call a meeting of the whole trade with a view to
London, September 9. The Malay States Government agency in London is exhibiting enforcing a general lock-out affecting a hundred thousand operatives. unless the Oldham Card-room Workers' Union withdraw its demand specimen of rubber paving-block manufactured in the Malay for payment of wages to the operatives who are work-ss owing to States. It is claimed to be non-slipping, practically noiseless, and machinery being changed, concerning which the Unionbare tendered can be manufactured at about 378/6d per yard: notices to cease work at the Ancbor spinning-mill.
AUSTRALIANS v. AN ENGLISH XL
Good Game at Scarborough.
London, September 9.
LABOUR AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.
Japanese Delegate to Lo N. to Prepare Report.
Geneva, September 8
The League of Nations Japanese delegate, Mr. Adalci, has been At Scarborough, before eight thousand people in sunny weather, entrusted with the task of reporting on labour and traffic condition the Australian, batting on a good wicket, were dismissed for 231,-Havas. Bardsley 'scoring 55 and Andrews 43. Jupp took five wickets for 54 and Woolley three for 72. The innings lasted 3h. 52 min. The English-folding and bowling were good. The Englishmen, in two hours, batting, scored 119 for 6 wickets, Shadham making 50.
THE FRENCH CIVIL SERVICE.
Measures for Reducing Swollen Establishment.
London, September 9 The swollen character of the roll of Civil Service employees in England, against which there has recently been an outcry, finds ite counterpart in France, where there were 20 pez- cent, more-State Vasekera on January 1, 1921 Chan before the wiz. À Pifis mean
NOTORIOUS BANDIT ARRESTED IN PALESTINE.
Paris, September 8.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Lazarus makes out a cheque
The "Bessie Dollar" being in
I was sleeping the sleep of the very year or more" ago, pointing out The Offices of the Chines The British authorities in Palestine have arrested the notorious have prodded it fate activity and it had the whole of the and District will close for basl- tired. But someone seems to in these very columns that Marítima Customs in Kawloons chieftain, Hanano. for harrassing transporte and robbing malls in here it is, a wide and (so far as the Pacific Ocean to driw from now on September 16-Page 4 Wrench-occupied Cilicis. ¿
The papers are much gratified over fresh evidence of French and road lanked by fine ballings Chios Sex to fall back upon while Camous Invalid Fort--Page 6
work is completed) finely-surfaced and, when that was dry, the Watsons are advertising their British co-operation and matusi goodwill in the N
East
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that, in a few yuik will do Kows the Faclio reactered from the The Dairy Farm. Nows intra loon infinite sredil. If Kowloon terrific attacks of the Hongkong stee is reduction in price of batte * keeps on growing ss it has grown Sanitary Boum, ránd yet,
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