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五拜畫 號四月登十英港壽 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1921. 日五初月十
CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE.
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Labour Party's Motion.
A Reuber's Service, V
London. November 2.. The Labour Party's motion in to-morrow's debate on the Washington Conference reads: "This House warmly approres the meeting of the Conference at Washington, and trusts that a supreme effort will be made to arrive at such a measure of agreement as will secure a substantial and progressive reduction of the crushing
burden of armaments.
Reference to private traffic in armaments has been omitted in the interests of unity.
U S. Ambassador's Expectation.
FURTHER DROP IN MARKS.
SID to the £.
(Reuter's Service.)
Londoo, November 3.
German marks have depreciated in London to 840. dos to the increasing German deficit, the unlimited note printing, the undoubted German business housee export, flight of capital from Germany.
goods and leave the money in respect of them abroad. Moreover, the Reichsbank recently abstained from buying marks abroad and paying for them out of its boldings of foreign bills, sto. It is also said that Germany has falled in ber attempts to raise a join rond
Belgium's Protective Measure.
Brussels, November 3. In order to avert the menace to Belgian industry from the large influx of German products in enasequence of the depreciation of the The American Ambassador, Col. Harvey, in a speech before the mark, the Government is reported to have decided to imposs upon Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, firmly believed that the most such goods an ud valorem super-tax up to a maximum of 20 per beneficis outcome of the Washington Conference would be a closer cent. sbore the ordinary tax. political relationship between Britain and America, and more! intimate and mutually advantageous commercial co-operation was bound to follow. Thus the Conference was a quarantee not only of: peace, but of prosperity.
London, November 3.
Referring to the speech of Lord Derby urging ah Anglo-French alliance and hoping that the United States would join in the future. Col Harvey declared it utterly impossible for the United States to enter any per cent, alliance.
Canadian Opposition to A. J. Alliance.
Vancouver (BC), November 3. The Legislature, without a dissentient, passed a resolution asking the Datahun Guven meat to take steps to abrogate the Anglo-Japanese Treaty as far a- Canada is concerned.
Japanese Troops in Siberia.
London, November 3.
In the House of Commons, Commander Kenworthy raised at question concerning the continued Japanese occupation of Vladivo- tok and part of Saghatten. Mr. Harmaworth, in the course of bisi reply, said he did not possess information as to whether the matter! would be raised at the Washington unferesce.
Replying to Commander Kenworths. Mr. Harmsworth stated that the last reports showed that the British Government wa maintaining 3.306) Russian refugees, but the total had since decreased.
Mr.. A. O. Lang Elected to Council.
A QUARTER'S WORK REVIEWED.
SINGLE COPY: 13 CTS
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5.30
taking place at Shanghai. Is wax]letters of protest against the certainly not from any want of sation of the present authorities. interest on the part the at Canton imparing taxes which Chamber. The Chamber was are believed to be wholly against consulted by the Shanghai Treaty commitmants.. The mat- Chamber of Commerce as toter is receiving attention. whather the date suited them Imports and Exports Returns and they replied that Suppl'd to: Firme The Super- the China New Year would be intencant of the Experts: and preferable. It turned out that the | Exports Gillion peoponne Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, a small
with the other Chambers, found returns fenti tim
A general meeting of members the original data was more suit-has written" the Cfdilber "for is
the Hongkong of
General able and they therefore proceeded opinion. The matter has been Chamber of Commerce was held with the original date. Nov. 3rd. referred to the various sub-com- at the Chamber of Commerce (Unfortunately it was found quite)mittees interested. room, Chartered Bank Building (impossible to send a representa- Public Wofts Department of that Chamber. On Tondara-The assistance of the this afternoon. The Hon. Me tive
his retora from the Con- Chamber has been sought, in re- P. H. Holyoak prasided
The meeting was called for the ference last year with Mr.presenting to Goreminant certain purpose of electing a member to John Johnstone, both of them methods adopted by the Public represent the Chamber on the informed the Chamber of the Works Department in calling for Legislative Council during the very high value they set upon the tenders for stores which methods, temporary absence from the Conferences which had taken it is alleged, operate pofuitly COL. HARVEY'S SPEECH AT PILGRIMS' DINNER. ¿Colony of the Hon. Mr. P. H. place, both last year and the against local tenderers. The
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year before, and neither the matter is being taken up with American Legion's Repudiation.
The Chairman sunounced that [Committee nor the Chamber had Government. a letter had been received from changed their opinion one iots Wireless Telegraphy no Ses- Kansas City. November 3.
the Government inviting the from that was then expressed. He going British Ships of 1,500 Tons The Convention of the American Legion rejected by 576 votes Chamber to appoint a representa-hoped that in the future it for Over.—It is proposed by Gov- to 444 a resolution demanding the recall of Col. Harvey, the United tive and expressing the hope that would be possible to and arament to re-enact the provisiona States Ambassador in London owing to the speech be made soon the elect on would be made at anfone common date universal-[of the Merchant Shipping (Wire- after he arrived in London, but unanimously adopted a substitute early date in order that the re- |19 conveniant which would (less Telegraphy) Act, 1919, and resolution decaring that Americs fought not only to maintain presentative might sit at the more likely be Chins New Year your Committee have put for
next meeting of the Council when than early in November, when wad certain views where local America's rights but for the freedom of the world.
Presumably this message refers to the speech made by Col the Budget would be discussed. there were many engagements in conditions might modify the pro Harver at the Pilgrimas" dinner in London on May 19, in which he The Chairman, proceeding, said Hongkong including the con- visions of the Imperial Act in La said it was not a fact that Americs sent troops to save Britain (the only nomination before the sideration of the Budget, which application to this Coloay. France, and Italy. They sent them solely to save the United members WAS tbat of Mr. [last year made it very difficult for Discussion WES invited, but States, and must reluctantly and slowly-l
|A.O. Lang proposed by bim-the members to be away and none forthcoming, and the meet-
SEQUEL TO THE JONES LAW.
.
US, Railroad Companies Must Abrogate Agreements.
New York, November 3.
Mr. Lasker. Chairman of the Shipping Board, states that Pre- sident Harding has approved the decision of the Board to insist upon the abrogation of all contracts between American railways and foreign shipping interests detrimental to the American merchani marine. The railroad companies will be summoned to explain their
agreements.
10ther Telegrame on Page 2)
CINEMAS AND DRINKS.
YUGO-SLAV AGGRESSION AGAINST ALBANIA.
Unjustified and Unprovoked, says Foreign Under-Secretary.
London. November 3. In the House of Commons at question time. Mr. Harmswortbi Foreign Under-Secretary admitted that Yugo Slav forces have! advanced towards Albania in the direction of Urs. He said that this; aggression was unjustified and unprovoked, and the Conference of Ambassadors had most strongly remonstrated with the Yago --Slav Governmeni. It was for the Albanian Government themselves to At to-day's Licensing Sessions, appeal to the League of Nations.
the only new application was for
Application by World Theatré.
Lord Robert asked leave to move the adjournment on Monday theatre licence. as to debate the matter.
U.S. IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS.
Treatment of British Subjects at Ellis Island.
London, November 3.
RELIEF CREWS FOR THE CHINA STATION.
Party for the "Cairo
Mr. Haywood, addressing the Board, said that the reason the application was being made was that the only licensed premises were ten minutes' journey away from the theatre. They only wanted the licence for the 9.35
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent) A BORNEO ANNIVERSARY.
Sngapore, Nov.
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TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Felf and second ed br the always would do so if held at that ing closed. Hoa Mr. H. E Pollock.period of the year. They hoped There being no other nomination, that next year the Chambers of under rule 3 he proposed to take Commerce associated with the a vote by a show of bands instead |Shanghai Chamber would find it. of by ballot.
possible to fix adate either earlier The Chairman then put the for later in year. He made that
Poplar councillors do not seem motion to the meeting and de-explanation lest it should appear clared Mr. Lang coanimously that for any reason the Comto have used the literary passibil
mittee or the Chamber lackedities of prisor quite so effectually elected. be thought it unnecessary to shows all along since the incep wrises a London scribe. Perhaps Proceeding the Chairman said that interest which they had as some prisoners of the past, address members at length betion of the Chamber of Commerce the greatest of antivities of this cause he knew from the work Mr. Conference in Shanghai. Next kind was that of Kossuth, who Laog did during the time he wear they hoped to be represented found that be must read or go served during his (the Chair-[fully (Applause).
The Chairman went oa man's) unfortunate illness in the
to be must have nothing political that spring was so excellent that hey
meeting Ho koow no English, bot had no hesitation whatever in held on the 30th August it was he asked for Shakespeare, an proposing him as the candidate suggested there should be quarEnglish grammar, and a diation. to serve them during his absence.terly meetings of the Chamber to ary. "For months it was a seal- Speaking for himself the Chair-discuss the work done during the ed book to me,” he said. *But man said he should like to quarter and receive suggestions at last the light sprea! over me thank the members 03 that from members. To avoid calling and i drant in full cups which
At the
mad. His gaoler stipulated that
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Aceal advertise the Falkirk
Lord Robert Cecil contended that Britain was bound under Artithe World Theatre made by Mr. The Borneo Government celebrat-the first occasion. he had another meeting-they had been never quenched thirst from that XVI of the Covenant to take steps to convoke the Council coacero-J. J. Blake, the Manager, re-ed on 1st lost. the fortieth anniver. really had the opportunity compelled to have two unexpected limpid source of delightful in- ing this question, unless Britain was going to treat her obligations presented by Mr. G. R. Haywood.sary of the granting of the chatter. of doing so publicly for re-sues recently-they had thought struction and of instructive 24 a scrap of paper.
The licence asked for was 2 [he programme included the-lecting him for a further period it more convenient that they delight. Thus I learnt the little
presentation of colours to
theto serve them as their representa-should give the quarterly report English I know." That "little Constabulary. Toa Governor tive on the Legislative Council. at that meeting.
English” enabled him to make congratulated the Police on their He regretted more sincerely and A QUARTER'S WORK.
excellent speeches to English excellent record of service. They deeply than he could tell them The Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang then audiences. had played a most important part that it was not in his power to read a lengthy report giving 8 in introducing law and order into a serve them immediately but he resume of the work of the Cham new country.
esteemed the privilege so highly ber for the past three months. of serving them during the past We regret that we can find no In the tiouse of Commons at question time. Mr. Harmsworth said performance and during that per
six years that he had ventured to space for a full report of this to- his attention had been called to the conditions under which British formance. Although they had had licences and there was no allow his name to stand before day, though we take the following subjects were detained at the Ellis Island immigration station. four performances daily they trouble at all.
them for re-election if they so interesting excerpts : Judging by the distressing accounts received, their treatment would asked for a licence for one only.
The Chairm said that his desired. The fact that his name Filferage of Cargo.-Comes- instify the strongest complaints. He regretted that repeated re- As
the theatre was information was to the contrary, was not only proposed and second-pondence with the Government Presentations to the United States Government had bitherto been closed the bar would be closed. He thought that if they granteded by members of the Committee resulted in the General Commit Iron Coy's products—Page 3. without result, but further negotiations were proceeding, which be To the nearest hotel it was this application other applications but from the floor of the Chamber see and Shipping Sub-Committee Montrie's have new portable hoped would lead to permanent improvement.
ten minutes journey there and would be made by the other was a privilege and bonour bemesting the Hon. Captain Super Victro as by the Empress of Axia. tën minutes, journey back. All cinemas of the Colony.
esteemed more highly that he intendent of Police on the 22nd-Pago 3. the other theatres were about two Mr. Haywood submitted that could tell them. Any man who September, 1921, - at which Powell's advertise Evening minutes' journey from the Hong- that was not so because the was appointed to do public work meeting the subject was Dress Wear-Page 7. kong Hotel or King Edward others were only two minutes of any nature must esteem it exhaustively discussed and *45 Minutes from Broadway" is Sailing.
Hotel. People insisted on going away from licensed premises, high honour when the seal of bis the Hon. Mr. E. D.. C. the feature on the bill at the to those places where they could while the World Theatre was a service was laid upon London, November 1.
bim Wolfe outlined the steps Police Kowloon Theatre to-night-Page re-election such La Relief crews for the four sloops on the China station have been gets drink during the interval. good ten minutes journey away by
his were taking and proposed to take 12. On bis return it to combat pilferage.
The Ministering. Children's ordered to leave Liverpool by the steamer Cyclops on the 19th inst. In the case of the World Theatre by ricksbe. The theatre was run WES.
it would mean an interval of hall on modern lines and the applicant | would be his -privilege Cable Communication at League Garden Fete and Sale of They will arrive at Hongkong abou: December 22. The new crew
and honour to serve them to the Swatow-Despite all the efforts work taken place on November of the light-cruiser Cairo and a half crew for the depot ship Tamar an hour or forty minutes if they was very well known.
were to wait while people weat will also sail on the Cyclops.
The Chairman There are best of his ability and he could put forward to accomplish an 12-Page 4. to get a drink.
police objections. Very strong sasure them that so far as lay in improvement in the Cable Service "When Bearcat went Dry" is The Chairman (the Hoo, Mr. | objections.
his power nothing should be left at Swatow, the Swatow Chamber the title of the film feature at the Claud Severn) asked bow many Mr. Haywood replied that he wanting in the representation of has lately written to Hongkong World Theatre to-night-Page 12. people who went to the World had had no notice of these the Chamber or of individual reporting that the service is as A Public Meeting will be bald Theatre wished to have a drink. abjections and he had written to firms in the future as in the past. indifferent as ever, and no im-at the Theatre Royal on Novem
Mr. Haywood replied that the Secretary of the Board. (Applause).
provement appears to be in sight ber 10 for the purpose of sending- London, November 4. about 90 per cent of the dress | Major Willson.
Hr. A. O. Lapg, in express-in the near future. It bara telegram to the Washington The Ister. Premier. Sir James Craig is coming to Londen stj círcles patrons, who were mostly The Chairman said that that ing thanks to the Chamber and been decided that this very Conference-Page 4. the week-end. This is regarded us indicating that the Irish Coo-Europeans. Mr. Haywood, con-letter bad been sent to the police to the Hon. "Mr. Holyoak important and vital mar
The Marine Engineers' Guild ference has reached a crucial stage-namely, whether Ulster will tinuing, said that the building cost and there had been raised very for his very kind remarks, ter Gangot be sllowed to will meet on urgent and import consent to modify her hitherto uncompromising attitude.
$50,000 to put up and they were strong objections,
до an rast where it now is, and the ant business on November 7- paying $3,500 in Crown Rent to Mr. Haywood thought it would easy matter to deputise for Mr. matter has been again brought to Page 4. the Government
have been better if they had let Holyoak who had proved bimsof the attention of the Annual Con- A white parrot is at large- The Chairman asked how many bim know of those objections, and a most able and energetic reference now sitting at Shanghai Page 4. hours the show lasted, and Mr. he might have been able to meet presentative on the Legislative in the form of a resolution which The Semi-annual report of the Haywood replied that it started | them.
Council but he could assure mem-Hongkong is seconding.
Benguet Consolidated Mining Co. at 9.15 and went on until about Funchal, November 4.
After further discussion the bers that he would make every Passport Regulations-Follow-In pablished on Page 2. Arrangements have been made for the internment of the ex. 11 o'clock. He added that if the Chairman said that the police endeavour to fill the position with ing petition of the leading Volunteer Orders appear on
Board wished to restrict them objections were; firstly, that to benefit to the Chamber (Hear, Shipping Companies, the Chamber-Pago 4. Emperor Kari and the ex-Empress Zita in the Madeira Isles.
The Madeiras are a group of Portuguese islands in the Atlantic, they would only ask for the bar grant a licence would be to create bear) It only remained for succeeded in obtaining a relaxs- to be opened during the interval. a preceden) and would bring in bim to express regret attion of regulations governing the off the west coast of Africa, Funchal being the capital.)
Mr. M. 8. Northcote thought applications from all the other Mr. Holyoak's early departure examination of passports. Govern that it would be possible for cinemas; secondly, that if the for Home and he was sure they ment has sanctioned the abandon-
To-Day's Exchange. people to sit through a performa application were refused there would agree with him that that ment of the examination of The closing rate of the dollar ance of that length without want- would be no great bardship owing was a fitting opportunity to wish passports of persons leaving the
on demand to-day was 2z. 87%d. ing a drink.
to the shoft lime of the perform-him bon voyage, complete restors port on the understanding Mr. Haywood mentioned that "ance; and, thirdly, if the licence tion to health and an early return ibat-the various Shipping
The Weather. licences had been granted to were granted it would require to the Colony to resume bis work Comphales concerned undertake theatres in Shanghai.
extra police supervision amongst them (Applause), – i "" to "make the possession of
Mr. Haywood replied.
The Chairman said he wo
tidition of
IRISH CONFERENCE REACHES CRUCIAL STAGE.
The Question of Ulster's Attitude.
INTERNMENT OF KARL AND HIS CONSORT.
The Madeira Isles Decided Upon.
LITTLE ENTENTE REQUESTED TO DEMOBILISE.
London, November 3. The Conference of Ambassadors has requested the Little Entente to demobilise.
· BANK-RATE FÜRTHER REDUCED.
The Chairman asked what was the practice in England and Mr. Haywood said that he had under- Bank of England's rate of discount has been reduced to 5 stood friends who had just come
London, November 3.
back that s
said it
WAS
The Bound then considered the like to explain why the Hồn miatter in camera, the Chairman kong Chamber of Commerce wa latere inflating that they could not represented of the Obambars