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ACTIVITY AT WASHINGTON.
FAR EASTERN QUESTIONS BROACHED.
China's Attitude.
(Reuter's Service.)
Washington, November 16,
Shantung May Come up for Discussion.
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Later."
A detailed statement of China's interests and attitude on Far Eastern questions was made by Mr. Alfred Sze, China's Minister to the U.S. at the firs: meeting of the committee on the Pacific and Far Eastern questions to-day. No programme was fixed, but the heads of the delegations of the nine Powers forming the committee decided to meet later to-day to arrange procedure.
LABOUR CONDITIONS IN S. AFRICAN MINES.
Compromise Effected.
(Reuter's Service, }
Johannesburg, November 16.
DARING SNATCHER.
European Lady Robbed.
A PEDDER STREET INCIDENT.
An important compromise has been effected as regards con- ditions of labour in the gold-mining industry, the men agreeing to 415, when the street warcrowded On Tuesday afternoon at about various alterations which practically ensure eight hours" work daily with pedestrians and one or two [by natives under white supervision.
BRITAIN'S REPLY TO THE SOVIET.
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Important People Booked to Leave.
Some passengers of note are booked to leave by the Wenatchee on Saturday at noon. These include
The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook and
family who are leaving for
Shanghai.
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BOXING CHALLENGE:
Letter from Iron Bux.
We bare to-day received a letter from Iron Bux, as well- known in the Colony us « boxer, in which he asks us to publish the following challange:-
"I would like to challange any middle-weight (158 lbs.) in Hong- kong for any number of rounds. preferring Seaman Hewlitt. An communications to Iron Bax, V.
Where Romance and
Adventure Ride Together, hero of countless amazing cinema Dashing Douglas Fairbanks,
exploits, was never more daring,
The new regulations allow greater freedom in the employment policemen were near-by on poist
Captain R. C. Brennan, the of experienced natives, while greater efficiency will be achieved daty, a daring snatcher made a
successful attempt on a handbag populer marine superintendent of Far Eastern questions were discussed to-day by a committee of among the rank and file of the nativOR. representatives of nine Powers. It is expected that the task of draft-¦ The previous message stated. A crisis das arisen in the gold carried by a European lady in the Admiral Lins in Hongkong, ing the agenda will be entrusted to a small sub-committee. Mean-mining industry. The miners threaten to strike against the Goser Queen's Road, near its junction who is going to Seattle to another Naval Station, Cavite, P.L." while the committee of naval experts held its first sitting and comment's proposals to effect economy in the working of the mines by with Fedder Street. Seratal post under the company. His pared impressions on America's reduction plan. It is pointed out altering the regulations so as to ensure that native labourers under people joined in the chase but so place here will be taken by
sudden was the robbery com-
Cantain Froberg who recently ACROSS THE PLAINS. that the British are not positively committed to say substantial ground work a full shift of eight hours, instead of five hours as at amendments, though favouring a small amount of naval construc-present. The miners declare that the proposals masn abolition of mitted that the thief, who was arrived from Kobe.
remarkably fleet-footed, made Mr. G. Heybaru, general man- tion and opposing the use of submarine warfare, but urge the impart the colour bar, a decrease in the number of the whites employed. his escape, In view of another ager in the Far East for the ence of retaining one naval shipyard in order to keep ships in repair and an increase in the accidents death-rate. and to replace any lost accidentally.
Addressing a deputation of workers of the Caioa, General robbery which occurred in the Admiral Line, who has been on s Smuts declared that the new regulation would not affect white me vicinity yesterday, this visit here and is returning to labour detrimentally. He said that the gold industry depended up the Police, is worth recording daughter, wife of the manager of
case, which was not reported to Shanghai.
Mrs. R. C. Bardin, and her tha "gold premium." If the premium disappeared, 24 out of 30 23 showing the daring mines cow working would have to close down immediately, bence spirit in which these criminals Messrs. T. W. Simmons. She is the industry should run independently of the premium.]
out their
| never more irrepressible than în object returning to Seattle.
Mr. and Mr. J. J. Connell | bis latest picture now showing at In the instance occurring yos-
Connell Brothers terday. Mrs. Christopher Croftoo. of
who the Kowloon Theatra, “Arizona,” rəturning to Shanghai name of the wonderful country accompanied by her husband,
where romance and adventure who is an engineer at the Chios after a lengthy visit here. Light and Power Company. Was Mr. and Mrs. J. Brooks-Smith ride together the sun-baked plains walking in Pedder Street onder of Shangbai. Mr. Brooks-Smith and the rugged ranges. Naver was his personality more the verandal of the Hongkongi general manager of Messrs. There was no response from the Japanese delegation after
Hotel when she felt a tug at her Jardine Matheson & Co. Shang- engaging or his humour more
hai.
infectious than as the young China bad presented her view, although a general discussion Reuter learns that the British Government has handed the dress and immediately discover
Messrs. Waung Tien Yu, Durg border troop officer fearing no leveloped. Mr. Sze did not raise the future of Sbanturg or ques-Savies & rmly-worded Note repelling M. (bicherin's allegations that ago dwristlet watch which zion the granting of foreign concessions in Chins, both questions that the British evidence of hostile Bolshevik propaganda is founded she bad pot away in the fronting &a and Yore Egina Nyuk, man and only one womsa-the upon forged documents manufactured in Germany and elsewhere. Pocket with the fob hanging over three prominent Chinese from stern mother of the sweet little The Note points out that the Soviet's reply consisted of false sile the outside was missing. She Shanghai who have been to Can-girl who has captured his heart. gations and quibbles. No attempt was made to answer the serious was then passing one of the big on and have interviewed Dr. Sansbins and laughter, during deeds and dark intrigues, joyous charges of hostile propaganda in Persia, Afghanistan, and. Central pillars, and on looking round, her Sun Yat-sen.
The Hoosier State's List. attention was drawn to a Chinese
and tooning jealousy- The by a sailor who had seen what
Pacific Mail steamer these are a few of the things that Fresh Government Against Recognition.
"ArizonsTM # typical had taken place. The Chinese Hooster State which left at 7p.m. make
humorous, Paris, November 16. was seized, and given into the to-day carried amongst others Fairbanks picture,
thrilling and fascinating.. The Foreign Minister bas informed Britain that be considers re-custody of a constable who was newal of relations with the Soviet useless and dangerous. He points fetched by a European resident, out that the Soviet's promise to recoguise debts excludes war debts. Mr. Barrow. The watch was also compensation due to foreign nationals who were dispossessed recovered from the ground where it dropped by the thief when he was arrested.
It is understood that Mr. Sze rigorously urged the maintenance of the open door, also abolition of secret tresties affecting China and proposed that hereafter all such treaties between the Powers be made public.
being left for later discussion.
Liberal Opinion in Britain Against Balfourian Reservations.
London, November 16. Liberal opinion in Britain disagrees with Vr Balfour's Asia. objections to a complete naval holiday, on the ground that this forms "a dangerous breach in the whole conception of a holiday, the prime object of which, it is contended, would be to raise the question of the wisdom of necessity of any replacement at all at the end of the decade.
Maintains Charges of Hostile Propaganda.
London, November 16.
The Japanese at Washington are actively campaigning with view to influencing the Conference to bring pressure upon the United Statee to reduce fortifications as Guam, Hawaii, and the Philippines of their goods. As a concomitant of naval reduction. The Japanese Premier's) reminder of the necessity of removing causes of distrus: and suspicion is widely re-echoed in Washington. It is pointed out | in this respect that even the hopes raised by disarmament prospects cannot dislodge the Far Eastern question from ita central place.
The A-J. Alliance.
GERMAN FINANCIAL CRISIS.
Banker's Visit of Investigation.
London, November 16.
When the case was heard at
M. W. A. Shark of Gerin Drevard & Co. Canton, Mrs. Shers and Miss Shera.
Mr. C. A. B. Ekland and Mrs. Ekland, Mr. Ekland is a pro- molaent business man in Batavis. Mr. N. Scheffer, accountant, Netherlands Trading Society, Sourabaya.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Edgecumbe who are going to Kobe.
Mr. Julean Arnald, commercial attache in China, who is going to Shanghai.
Mr. F. J. Weiril, travelling auditor of the C.P.O.S
Local Vessel Overine. Some concern is felt regarding similar offences were proved the local steamer Kwai Wab, against the defendant by the belonging to Messrs. Wai Hinz Prosecuting Police Officer and & Co. of Connaught Road Central, the maximum sentence of twelve She left Quinbon on October 23, labour, twelve direct for Hongkong and has not since been heard of Normally this is a Eve days' trip, so that
the Police Court this morning corroborative evidence was given by Mr. Christopher Crofton and by Leading 8.oker Skionez, of HMS. Tamar. The latter said that as Mrs. Crofton walked by, (the defendant who was on the Whether America has another surprise to spring regarding China
Mr. Andreas, a partner in Messra. Kleinwort and Sons, bankers, further side of a pillar, passed his is not yet known. Some correspondents consider that the Conference has returned to London after an extensive visit of investigation to a round it and fiched the action will include a Shuntung settlement, involving British and Berlin. Interviewed he opines that Germany is heading for a watch from the lady's pocket. French withdrawal from Wei-Hai-Wei and Kwang Chau-wan, financial and monetary crisis, and is bound to default the whole or} Previous convictions for two abolition of spheres of influence, and further development of the part of the next indemnity payment. Consortium to ensure the application of loans to purely productive purposes. Such programme, if coupled to dissolution of the Anglo-
Postponement of Next Reparations Payment? Japanese alliance, would lay a heavy strain upon Japan's goodwill,
Paris, November 16. but Japan's altitude is favourably impressing observers, and as she
hard The Journal's correspondent in Berlin states that the German months appears ready to make concessi as on the Shuntung question, it is Government are unanimously agreed that payment of the half strokes and four hours in the not thoughs likely that Mr. Hughes will follow up the disarmament Guerra de January 15 cannot be made unless a large loan stocks was meted out by the proposals with a speech on Chins and Siberis. It is evident that is obtainable from industrial or other sources. Meanwhile the Gov-magistrate, Mr. R. E. Lindsell Americans expect the Anglo-Japanese alliance will be ended, memerament are considering approaching the Reparahons Commission bers of the Japanese delegation being cited as recognising and having in an endeavour to arrange the postponement of payment become reconciled to the inevitable. An eminent Japanese credited ane English correspondent with the statement that England and Japan have come to the parting of the ways, where we separate with the friendliest feeling.
French Premier's Position.
Washington, November 16.
ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM CO.
Reserving Cash Resources.
LEAGUE CRICKET.
p.m.
Teams for Saturday. K.C.C. Lat. XI v. Craigengower It is noteworthy that Mr. Briand's speech to the Conference
London, November 16. C.C. Saturday 19th. November yesterday, while declaring that France was behind Mr. Hogbes" proposals, said that the war had affected France's Fleet, which was
Royal Dutch shares experienced a set-back to 35 in view of the 1931, at Kowloon, 2.13 already much weaker than it ought to be and that when the question proposal to be submitted to a meeting on the 30th, inst to distribute sharp. The following have been of land disarmament, which would have more serious consequences dividends in the form of common shares instead of in cash. The selected.-J. F. Robinson, B. D. eri hatte, was discussed he was convinced that it would be recognis-market idea is that the company intends to reserve its cash resources CL Stapleton, K. R. Macaskill me of the difficulty of raising fresh capital on favourale E. L. Brega, Capt. E. G. Spinks C. Dance, F. G. Thompson and R. Pestonj.
H.K.C.C. ▼ 2ND. BATIN.
WILES. REGT.
ed that France only kept an army sufficient for her needs.
The Associated Press understands that Mr. Hughes bas agreed terms. that no signatures shall be fixed to a naval agreement until the positions of France and Italy have been worked out as definitely as those of the three major Powers:
Congressman Proposes Cessation of U. S. Building. Washington, November 16.
Mr. Britten, member of the Naval Committee of the House of Representatives, bas introduced a resolution in that chamber for the cessation of work and expenditure on the nine battleships and six battle-cruisers.
America's Views On Aircraft.
Warbington, November 16. America's decision to exclude aircraft from the disarmament plan gore deeper that Mr. Hughes' statement when he described limitation of aircraft as impracticable. It is understood, that American experts feel that unless the Governments are permitted to experiment in aircraft development aviation will be retarded, but| it is expected that the Conference will adopt a resolution prohibiting the bombing of defenceless cities and Hospitals.
Chinese Delegate's Stipulations.
Washington, November 16.
DUTCH CRUISER FOR E. INDIES.
Stops at Portsmouth for Repairs.
London, November 16.
The Datch cruiser De Zeven Provincien, en route to the East Indies, has been lying at Spithead for several days. She entered Portsmouth to repair a defect to the steering-gear.
ANOTHER AMENDMENT TO THE DUTCH CONSTITUTION.
Treaties to be Submitted to the States-General
The Hague, November 16.
PORT OF LONDON STOCK OVER-SUBSCRIBED..
The Second Chamber has accepted a Liberal amendment to the Constitution providing that all treaties shall be submitted for It is authoritatively stated that the Chinese proposals on the approval to the States-General. subject of the Far East have the moral support of the American | delegation. Mr. Sze insisted on the preservation of Chinese ter ritorial integrity and the political and administrative independence, Chius in return agreeing not to alienste or lease any portion of her territory to
special foreign Power, all rights, privileges, immunities, or commitments Dow held
Obius in
by foreiga Powers to be carefully re-examined.
All existing limitations upon Chias's political, houra, juridical, and administrative action would be removed, and provisión made for farture international discussions of the Far Eastern situstion.
any
London, November 16. The Port of London issue of stock was over-subscribed in a few
The issue consisted of £2,000,000 6 per cent, #100)
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News in To-day's New Advertisements.
* The Circle" will be staged by the Warwick - Coy, at the Theatre to-night.
Lammert's will suction Cloth on November 13.—Page 4.
Powell's advertise Autumn and Winter Suitings--Page 7.
A European Office Assistant is Wanted for Canton-Page 4.
Volunteer Camp Orders appear OD Page 4.
"Arizona" & Wild and Wooly West story is now appearing at the Kowloon Theatre-Page 12
Whitey's advertise warin for Isdies and children-P
Watson's give a list of hair preparations on Page 6.
the vessel is fully a fortnight 3. overdue. So far no vessel has reported either having seen or spoken to her.
Gallantry at Sea.
Batterfield and Swire advise consignees of cargo of the arrival in port of the 1.1. Bellerophon,--Paze 4.
Mr. P. Purkiss, second officer of the Bise Fonnel steamer
The American Express SysteITI Agapenor, which is well-known is advertised on Page 9.
in these waters, was recently See the Elephants on Novem+ presented at Glasgow with a pair her 24 and 25.--Page 4. of binoculars from the President)
..f the United States for gallantry|
in the in rescuing the disabled American Mediterranera. Very modestly
bone, reports fine weather. But brigantine. Carioca
from Singapore and be disclaimed having done more bone, done had the positions been re-tell. They report stormy weather than any American would have Shanghai bave a different tala to
versed
and beary sexy.
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The Empress Of Japan. The rumour that the Empress In Wireless Communication. of Japan is to be withdrawn The following vessels were in The following will represent from the Canadian Pacific service wireless communication with the the Club on Saturday next at 2.15 and disposed of gains strength. port at 2.30 p.m. to-day-Caddo p.m. on the Club Ground: No official announcement has yet Peak, St. Albans, Genoa Maru, Hancock (capt), A. A Claxtons been made, we learn on enquiry, Naoking, Sherman, Kishi, Maro, LJ. Davies, F. H. Farthing, W. and it is possible that the impend- Hoosier State.
J. Hope, E. G. Lammert, L Ding addition of the new Empress Mc Nicoll, E.J.R. Mitchell, T. of Canada to the Pacific Fleet bas Pearce, 4. B. Raworth and M. M. strengthened the rumour. Many Watson.
1.R.C. 1ST. XI ▼, UNİVERSITY,
Amoy Trouble. Apparently the trouble raised people would regret the passing by the Chinese at Amoy over the of the old Empress of Japan construction of the B. &:8. Pier The following will play for the but she is not any longer in the has been removed, as information LBC. 1st XI against the first class. When she docked at was this morning obtained that University on the latter ground Vancouver last month she had LMS Carlisle, which was called on Baturday at 2.15 p.m.
coreted two and a half million in, has left Amoy for Tongsan.
Flagship Returning.
Ael Arculli, (Captain), M. H.miles, or nearly one hundred
H.M.8. Hawkins, Vice Admiral Abbas, A. H Rumjabu, 8. H. times round the world. She wHE Ismail, 8. D. Ismail, 5. A. Ismail, ballt at Barrow in 1891 by the gir Alexander Duff's flagship on J. S. Carreem, D. Ramjahn, O. Naval Construction and Arms the Chian Station, is expected mail, S.A.R. Ismail, End 8.ment Co. Ltd., is of 5,340 toos here on Saturday on her return Abbas. Reserve:-F. M. Arcull.
gross, 45534 feet in length, 51 feet from the North where, with the in breadth and 33 feet draught.other ships of the squadron, she LEC. 2ND. XI V. KAM.C.
The Empress of Japan was for had been engaged for soms The following will play for the many years the finest and fastest months in the annual summer LRC. 2nd XI against the boat running between the western | cruise. Bir Alexander will not, be: RAM.C. on Home ground on coast of America and the Far aboard her, but will follow in the
East, and was at one time knows Admiralty yachi, Aisority, Saturday at 2.15 p.m. 197
E. Ali Moosdeen (Captain), E. [as the "Queen of the Pacific...
* French Cruiser Here Moosdeen, W. M. Bux, R. Nazarin. But those were other daysuit F. Kitchell A- E. Midar A, E
French crui Minu: O. Eurfahm, A. K. Rahum
The Weather. Outside, The Tango Mam which are