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THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE..
Naval Restriction Should be Defined by Treaty.
(Reuter's Service. )
Washington,November 23.
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EX-VOLUNTEER GOVERNOR HONOURET
OFFICERS.
The Right to Wear Uniform,
In to-day's Government Gazelle At least a portion of the American delegation to the armament conference strongly holds that any agreement on naval armaments appears the following despatch should be put in the form of a tresty, not left in the diplomatic to A. E. the Governor from the Secretary of State for the status of an understanding.
Colonies - Abolition of Extrality" Approved in Principle.
Sie--I have the bonour, to Washington, November 25 Discussion of the Far Eastern question shifted to-day to the inform you that I have recently in communication with on th- possibility of securing a modification of the system of extra-territorial beau
Army Council rights in China The Chinose delegates desire eventual abolition of the
of the st3lus of the extra-territorial privilege, although they recognise that im-subject
officers on retirement from the mediate change may be inadvisable.
Colonial Volunteer Forces, and
Later.
The Chinese delegates presented a detailed statement at the that His Majesty the & ng has executive session of the Far Eastern committee as regards extra-been pleased to approve of the territorial rights which is described by other delegates as quite reas-privilege of wearing uniform. onable. The committes subsequently agreed in principle to the granted toex-officers of Dominion abolition of extra-territorial rights and appointed a sub-committee Forces and Colonial Volunteers juder local conditions, which is under the chairmanship of Senator Lodge to examine the matter.
now effective only within local limita, being strended to cover M. Briand is sailing for home. Questioned regarding Lord the wearing of uniorm on special Curzan's speech the Premier merely asked what interest have occasious at home, and elsewhere Majesty's do friends and Allies to ar.ue with one another when they are holding throughout Hi- a conference with the object of securing the peace of the world
31. Briand on Lord Curzon's Speech.
New York, November 23
minions
In
Japanese Order for His Excellency.
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BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE ON THE WATERFRONT.
Local Depositors To
The Tenyo Maru's Passengers. Combine.
The T.K.K. Tenyo karu, which A number of local depositors leages at noon to-morrow, is The Japanese Consulate Gen- eral has informed us that it is in who are anxious regarding the heavily booked. receipt of the following informed the Government on the ing by the vessel are:
return of their money, havo ̈ad-i Amongst the passengers lear-
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shortly."
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NEW RENTS BILL
Protecting Boarding House-Keepers.
It is announced in the Gavern- ment Gazelle that at the meeting
'
other Rants Bill will be in troduced.
"In recognition of the valuable subject of the Banque Industrialle fr. and Mrs. Ho Shai Wa and of the Legislative Council -
Mr. Ho 19 pro to Sao Francisco services rendered during the visit de Chine, petitioning for inform-daughter. to Hongkong last Spring of H..tion as to the Bank. In its ceeding
start a business
The "Objects and Reason+,” there. the Crown Prince of Japan on reply the Government referred to
the mailer to the Registrar, Mfr. Mr. W. H. Bell, manager of the state his way to Great Britain, H.M.
The object of this bill iä to the Emperor of Japan has been H. Nisbet who bas displaced Asiatic Petroleum Company, who
bring the leases of non-Chiness pleased to confer upon H.E. Sir Mr. E. A. Williams in the pro-is proceeding to Keelung.
Mr. B. Brewster-Jeaning of the hotels and boarding honses within Reginald "
Stubbs, visional managership of the Edward
Standard Oil Company who is the Rents Ordinances. In the KC.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, local branch.
With a view to bringing moral going to Shangbai
original draft of the principal the First Class of the Order of
All hotels and Captain and Mrs. Van de Blick Ordinance the Rising Sun, the Insignia of pressure on the French Govar- which is expected to arrive ment to accelerate its efforts for from Sourabaya, who are booked boarding houses were wholly the re-establishment of the for San Francisco, en route for excluded. The leases of Chinesa hotals and boarding houses were Banque, or for its liquidation. Holland. local depositors to the number of
James afterwards made subject to tha arrived from Ordinance in consequence of the demobilised or disembodied, are about50, representing, we are told, Park
the Laising representations of the Chinese * sum of $30,000 will in the early Singapore permitted to west na form on
hotel and boarding house keepers. special occasions when attending part of the next week participate yesterday.
There is also 20 American Subsequent experience has shown forming on of military
Association express party who have been that it is desirable to include alno. nature,
the
lines same
atouring the East and are the leases of non-Chinese hotela remotes and entertainments of in a meeting for the purpose occasions when the wearing of on
for Honolulu. It and boarding bouses, for two those existing at Shanghai and bound uniforra would spearsppropriate, and this limitation should be Indo-Chins porta. When organiz- numbers thirteen. ohief of them reasons. In the first place, it is Mr. and Hr. F. L. undesirable that boarding house of ed. the Association, through being observed
respect
Mr.Keepers should be at the mercy and family. Secretary, will dispatch Bateman of the Colonial its officer
in president of of their landlords ** regards Volunteer Forces who have re regular telegrams to the French Bateman
Freight rent partly because the land- linguished their commissions and Government on the subject of the the Trans-Continental
may headquarters lord
be tempted
of have been permitted to retain Banque and in other ways agitate Company, whose
there in Chicago and which has make an unreasonable” pse their
their due for an early decision in rank under
cf the Bank. An offices in J! the big the fact that in most cases the Can Settle Them Herself, says Charge d'Affaires.
3. These privileges will be authority by notification in the affairs
fee entrance
of $5 will cities in the United States boarding house keeper cannos limited to an officer who held a local Gazette.
be charged London. November 23.
for Katori Maru's Passengers. possibly find other premises, and 3. The uniform stenld be re-probably Addressing Chinese students in London. Mr. Chan Hsin-cha. commission between the 5th. of
service dress, and membership in the Association, The Katori Maru, which arriv- so may be "squeezed" indefinite- the Chinese Charge d'Affaires, drew a parallel between China and August, 1914, and the date of stricted to
termination of War-should be that of the acil or of the funds derived therefrom being ed this morning. had 35 firat-15, and partly because the affects board. of this “squeezing” must also be passengers Ireland. He declared that stability would ultimately be established the
A brus: 85 the general list to which the used to defray the costs of cable class
felt by the boarders, unless of in both cases, and urged the students to make their English frends midnight of 31st.
movement are fortunate in secur- Sir Ellis Kadoorie, who return-course the boarding house keeper realise that Chins was philosophically and spiritually civilised and notified to you in my telegram officer belonged when be relin-message. The promoters of the Amongst these were
quished his commission or was
in dgiven out of the business to contradict rumours that Chins was incapable of solving her ownjof 16th. August.
4. Military officers in this demobilised. The badges of ranking the services of a residented from Shangbai.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood who altogether. This danger of the troubles without outside interference.
He declared that the financial position was sound till. and country who have relinquished should he those of the rank from Shanghai who bas, been in
held when demobilised, close touch with the activities of returned from Japan where they closing of the boarding house in the second reason referred to better than that of many European countries, the economic their commissions and who bave he
Depositors' Associations.
Mr. and Mrs, A. S. Northey.
above. The reat may eventually equilibrium being firm. China did not entertain any extravagant been permitted to retain their or that retained by him when the Shanghai and Indo-Chinese have spent their bones moon.
A New Steamer.
be raised to such a point that the hopes of the Washington Conference, which she had entered in the rank, also officers who have been be quitted the service.
The Hain Wah, e new steamer boarding hou a keeper cannot pay friendliest spirit to all who res ly desired a good form of internation- |
built at Cardiff for the Chinat, being unable to recover the al co-operation aiming at the open door and facilitating ecozamir
the. additional expense from Chias Merchants Steam Navigordars. In other cases, the and commercial development without prejudicing territorial integrity
tion Coy arrived here from or political independence.
Bangkok, for the first time this owner, or a purchaser, may wish
into to' more morning. Mr. A. P. Sangster is because he fancies the place as the premises
the master.
CHINA'S INTERNAL PROBLEMS.
Differences Between N. and S. China.
London, November 23,
2. His Majesty has also been pleased
thac the Approve privilege of retaining rank by anch officers should be extended to be effective throughout His Majests dominions.
CONDITIONS IN THE COTTON INDUSTRY.
Reduced Time Plan Rejected.
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Mr. Lo Chong, the Chinese Consul-General, în an address at the Lyceum Club, dealing with the diferances between North and South China, said that history showed that the North and South always setti-i
Landes, November 25. ed down after a time. He boped the present conflict would eventusity be nettled. Mr. Lo Chang also thought that no efforts to simplify the! The ballot of the members of the Federa ion of Master Cotton Chinese language could succeed. Whatever might be the merits of the Spinners failed to secure the necessary 80 per cent. majority in new systems, they would have the effect of depriving the Chinese of favour of running the mills working American cotton for 24 instead the advantage of reading their ancient books and studying their 48 hours weekly; therefore each mill will contione to regulate its own literature.
BRITISH FOREIGN MINISTER'S SPEECH ON THE
ENTENTE.
Press Opinion at Home and in France.
London, November 25.
British Press opinion on the references to France in Lon! Curzon's speech is divided. One section, while understanding France fear of Germany, points to her ability to rely upon the assistance of her fellow nations in case of attack, and emphasises that if France chooses a policy of isolation she will expose herself to terrible dan kers from her old antagonist On the other hand, papers particularly tinged with Francopbile sentiments declare that the speech was up- fortunate, and are disposed to criticise the inconsistency of Britis policy and to defend France's attitude in the Middle East, declaring That Lord Curzon backed the wrong horse......................
Paris. Sovember 20.
The papers are surprised and hurt at the tone and renour of the speech, which is regarded as representing the official British views. The Paro Journal, among others, protest that France is friendly towards England, and earnestly hope tha: Allied relations will re- main undisturbed by misunderstandings. They suggest that while Anglo-French agreement in every direction is humanly impossible anton may reconstituted ep the principle that each approach problems firmly determined to find a common solution,
THE FATE OF THE MOPLAHS.
Asphyxiation Report Doubted.
London, November 25.
The Government of Madras reports that investigations so far gast doubt upon the alleged cause of death of the Moplabs reported. as asphyxiated on the 22nd inst. The men were in so ordinary luggage van. The Surgeon General has been instructed to in- vestigate fully.
THE IRISH NEGOTIATIONS.
How Does Ulster Stand?
London, November 25. The Irish negotiations are again in a critical state. Sir James Craig had an hour's conference with Mr. Lloyd George this morning. He returns to-night to Belfast, where the death-roll has now reached twenty-four, to take charge of the situation.
BRITISH PHARMACOPOEIA TO BE TRANSLATED INTO CHINESE.
Medical Council, Gives Its Consent.
London, November 25, The British General Medical Council has given permission for the translation of the whole of the Pharmacopoeia înto Chingee.
hours.
CENTRAL EUROPEAN STATES.
A Series of Conventions.
Forto Rosa, November 25, The conference which has been sitting here this month under italy's auspices to regulate the various questions affecting the States formed from the old Austro-Hunganan Empire has closed with the signature to eighteen protocols, conventions, and resolutions by the States concerned relating to postal, telegraphit, and railway traffic between them and other matters.
REGENCY IN JAPAN.
Crown Prince Appointed.
Tokio, November 25.
The Crown Prince has been appointed Regent.
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BIG INCREASE IN EXPORTS TO CHINA.
New York. November 25. American exports to Chins for the last twelve months are valued at nearly $150.0 0.000 compared with $25,000,000 before the
war.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE FRENCH IN SYRIA.
According to Beirut (Syria) reports, the French High Com- thisioner is proceeding with pacification and organisaion work, the Moslem elements co-operating heartily."-Hares.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
New York, Nov. 25.
HONGKONG'S TRADE
Chamber Of Commerce Report.
The fortnighly Price Carre and Market Report issued by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce states :--
1.
DO
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residence for himself and his The Keystone State.
family. This Biso The Keystone State just missed undesirable because the boarding the tide this morning and will not house probably houses more arrive until 2 p.m. to-day.
WARDER'S LAPSE.
Indian Sent to Gaol.
An Indian warder of the Vic-
was this morning.
DAY BY DAY.
Thetts of money to the amount of $175 and of two silver watches |were reported by an engineer and a passenger of the Phrampenh respectively on the arrival of the Tessel bere yesterday.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
bare their occup- In Wireless Communication, persons who
ations in Hongkong and who The following vessels were in Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy wireless communication with the must live here. Cotton "Good-No sales are report when we went to press ported during the jaterval. Nyanza, Morioka Maru, Bor- Clearances of Fancy Goods for allneo Maro. Indo Marn, Keystone VAD Delagos Maru, markets except Kwangsi show State, some improvement. The decline Cloon, Empire Arrow, Karimata, in Home prices is set off by the Tieresias Tipanas Kleist, Em lower exchange.
pire State, Hwahping. Lieuten- Cotton Tar-A fair inquiryant de is Tour. emanated at the lower levels ruling and about 4.000 bales changed first hands. Latterly values have improved about $8 to $10 per bale for the lower conats. The higher denomina- tions of Indian Yard are neglected owing to keen Japanese competitoria Gol tion. Quotations are:-No. 109. charged before Mr. R. E.Lindsell $160,191. No. 128. $180/200. No with refusing to go on duty when 16s. $,195 220. No. 20s. $205/225. ordered to do so by the Chief Arrivals all. Sales 4.000 bales. Warder.
Chief Worder. McLeod, who Unsold Stock Shipments mil.
--Ths - Coronet bas a =opecial · 1,500 bales. Bargains 5,000 bales. prosecuted, said that the offance
Woollens. The sales reported of the accused consisted of eating illustrated notice on page 5 river- are of the band-to-mouth kind. the prisoner's food and of refusing tising the biz rictore
Men Tell No Tales, A report made to
To-morrow Dealers are still liquidating their duty. Up
at the Kowloon af the offence be
Theatre Mary Pickford appears old purchases but only under witcess
the accused before the
dow pressure. The market is very quiet. took
could the
JOLL Gaol, twice in Raw
are Superintendent of Cottona-Values
Jean?"---Page 12. Franke. who recom nominally unaltered as follows: Mr.
The Admiral- Lina advi-on -Indian grades at $29/33 per manded that the rank of the ac-
cargo of the pical. Chinese grades at $31/38 cased be reduced from that of consignees of
warded to the position of arrival in part of the per picul.
Keystone State.—Page 12. guard. On bearing the Metals Business extremely
The Hongkong Theatre film decision, the accused, took off quiet, with very few enquiries. bis belt and threw it on feature for the week-end Wire Nails. Quotations from the ground and started to un-entitled "The Magnificent Brute." London are firm and bow so
button his jacket, saying "as -Page 12. advance for most sizes. Tinbedid so, "I will not take on the
"Yes, I do.""
"Dead
1:1.
Boxing at the Theatre Royal to
The RHK Yacht Club' will
Plates Some business is reported job. He was ordered to put on nightPage 4 Paris. November 23.
ia American Tin Plates at from his belt and jacket and was asked $10.40 to $10.60 per box. M..by the Superintendent three times bota Regatta at Repulse Bay Bars and M.S. Pistes are un-whether he refused to go on duty.on December 10-Page 4
Lammerts will sell bags of Rice changed, but there is no demand. At each time the accused replied, Continental works appear to be
on the 28th. inst, and a woodet. oversold, and are giving bad
In reply to His Worship, the lighter on the th. ins-Page 2. delivery, particularly in the
8,000 Toyu arm to hand for the accused said that he was soffer- smaller sizes. There will be manying from injustice on the part St. Vincent de Paul Society's
of the Superintendent, who was Annual Bazaar-Paga 4.1950 contracts overdue.
Flour Market Report. Stock: prejudiced by the Indian senior Mr. Daniel Onderwijzer will About 215,00 sacka. Quotations: warder against him. He had give a concert at the Theatre American Patent 83 80 per sack, been informed, previously, that Royal on December 8th-Page 1. American Cat off $3.05 per sack, he would be leniently dealt with American Straight $295 per sack, and the decision of the super- Shanghai Flour $3.20 par sack, intendent was the very opposite Australian No. 1 $3.00 per sack. of what he had been led to expect. On being informed by Chief
The closing rate of the dolla Warder McLeod that it was on demand to-day was 24.3 desired a severe punishment in the form of imprisonment should be inflicted, His Worship BPD- fenced the accused to four months hard labour.
Speaking at the Lotos Club, M. Briand urged the people linked by ties of blood with the peoples of the Central Powers to tell the German people they had nothing to fear from France. France only awaited any gesture of goodwill from Germany and France would do everything in her power to eliminate the causes of war and sasure peaceful relations not only between France and Germany but the
whole world
WIRELESS MESSAGE FROM WALES TO AUSTRALIA.
London, Nov. 25, The Carnarvon wireless has successfully transmitted messages direct to Australia by means of the so called valve transmitter, Sydney and Melbourne replied indirectly,
PENKY DAMAGES, "One Penny" was awarded as damages in a case at Clerkenwell County Court
To-Day's Exchange.
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