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Hongkong Telegraph
POUTEDED 1881 No 12,300
THE SUBMARINE QUESTION.
MR. BALFOUR'S STRONG`ARGUMENTS.
Future Possibilities.
(Reuler's Service.)
# ##¤+XB¶ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1921. Bƒ‡Ƒ€+
Washington, December 24 Yesterday's debats by the Naval Committee on the subject of
submarines lasted for three hours, Mr. Balfour, M. Debon and Signor
Schanser participating.
Mr. Balfour extended Lord Lee's total abolition arguments. Whils admitting that the British Empire did not hope to get any important support for abolition at this Conference, he earnestly trusted that their debates would go beyond the limits of the confer
THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
To Come Before The Chamber.
(Reuter's Service. }
Paris, December 23. The matter of the Banque Industrielle de Chine comes up before the Chamber on Saturday-Haras
Bill To Be Introduced.
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Paris, December 22. In the Chamber a number of interpellations was submitted on the subject of the suspension of payment by the Banque Industrielle de Chine. These were replied to by M. Briand, who sanounced the immediate introduction of & Bill M. Briand reminded the House of the Government's efforts to restore the bank's position and said that in the past few days the Chinese Government had adhered to pressed for the payment of all the bank's depositors.
The Guilty To Be Punished.
SINGLE OOPY: 10 CIS
130 PER ANNUM
THE EGYPTIAN SITUATION.
Incitement to Insurrection..
(Reuter's Service. )
Certain-teed
Cairo, December 24. British troops are proceeding to the suburb of Giss, where the mob is ailncking the Government offices. Otherwise, Cairo appears quist. Troops have also been despatched to Tantah, which is umsettled.
In Alexandria, leaflets, faciting to insurrection, have been
istributed by the Mosques, concluding with "Long Live Zaghiul
The Gisa Incident.
Cairo, December 23. The details of the Ciss incident show that students raided the Burvey Dion. In the course of the ejectment five pativen ware
were to-day conveyed by motor ear to Susz.
THE HOLIDAY.
An Outdoor Celebration.
The Christiaan · fmtival in Hoogkong has been observed mucb in the manner at former yours. On Saturday the last of the special purchases were made and shope report a very satis- factory Christmas Fo8906. In
"lower Street there was a brisk
trade in flowers and Christmas Treas, albeit the vendors made the most of the demand be charges higher than usual. Christmas Eve witnessed the
Repulse Bay Hotel and the Hoogkong Hotel and not a low private parties.
ence. He supported Signor Schanzer's contention that small states a combination, based on the Bozer Indemnity," One Interpellator | killed and 20 injured. Six Zaghintites, whose expulsion was ordered, holding of special dances at
might, through submarines, become formidable aggressors, instancing the case of Italy's five maritime neighbours.
Later. An official communique, issued after the debate, says tha: no
Replying to the interpellations, M. Briand said that the Banque action was taken although Admiral Dabon declared that if the con- ference limited submarines then 90,000 tons
WAS
30 absolute of France immediately went to the aid of the Banque Industrielle minimum. It is expected that the British argument regarding sub-de Chine last year when necessary, as it was recognised, that marines will be farther developed in private committee and that the France's interests were very directly concerned. The Finance Minister decided to support the Banque of France in the remainder of the British case will be presented by Lord Lee at a public session next week. Opinion is that whatever decision is formation of a consortium to save the Banque Industrialle. One reached now a conference will called further to discuss the question. hundred and twenty million franes were received. The premier
Breakers Ahead.
declared that those guilty in the administration of the bank would be mercilessly dealt with by law. He defeaded M. Philippa
Washington, December 24.
Aiming at a Strike.
Later. Most of the schools are idle, the students endeavouring to make The the Government officials go on strike. Many have done so. military have frustrated attempts by students to set fire to Govern ment property.
Mobs Break Loose at Port Said.
On Sunday-Christmas Day- there were special services in all the churches, St. John Cathedral and others being prettily Jecorat- ed. The nature of the day tended to restrict the tastivities to private Cairo, December 25. Au order ander martial law notifies the public that disorders.parties and the like. On Monday there were special football and rioting and destruction of property will be rigorously repressed by
cricket matches while at night
The submarine debate by the Naval Committee showed breakers Berthelot, of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, whose action in con- the military, who have been ordared to shoot when necessary. Five dances, parties and cinemas were nhead in the Conference, not in Pacific but in European waters, nection with the crisis in the Bank's affairs had been exiticised. Jarrested Zaghiulites bave been taken to Saez, the remaining three indulged in and enjoyed. To. The Bill whies the Premier foreshadowed will provide for the having complied with Gen. Allenby's orders and are remaining day has been observed as a holi-
Ептореза quarter is perfectly quiet this appropriation of part of the Boser Indemnity in order to strengthen in Egypt. The
day as well, though apart from morning. but there are micOT disturbances in the astiré
sport the day has not beep the Banque Industri ile.....
quarters, with which the military are affectively desling. There have been a number of Arrests. There were twelve characterised by any specially dead up till last night, all ostives except one. Apparently, the arranged celebration. Through. military have hitherto sustained no casualties. It is reported from the holiday there have been a number of golf competitious Port Said that mobs broke through the police cardan and penetrated played at Fanling-in fact the the European Quarter. British military intervened and quickly Christmas vacation generally bas
Signor Schapter, who followed Mt. Balfour, suggested a wider con- ference before any action for abolition could be undertaken.
M. Debar depicted the possibility of huge airships in the future, capable of attack by land and ses. spreading gas and paralysing large shipa-possibly squadrons when the submarine might become an anti-aircraft defence in view of its submerging capability. He sl that the French delegation was also convinced that the idea of large submarines could not be dismissed.
THE PRINCE AT CALCUTTA.
A Rousing Reception.
Calcutta, December 24.
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London, December 26,
The situation in Egypt is still nɛsettled. Reuter's corresponden Caim says that on Christmas Day several rioters were killed and a ambez wounded in disturbances at Suet. In Alexandra there was considerable excitement all day, the polica, patrolling the town in armoured cars, frustrated attempts to hold demonstrations. The Govemment officials have decided to strike as from December 26 and 23. The cruiser Ceres has arrived.
to outdoor games. The full-
Mr. Ralfour, replying to M. Debon's arguments regarling sub-
Calcarte his handsomely falsified the predictions tha: she would restored order. It is understood that the military have taken over I witnessed the usual devotedness marinas for defensive uses, emphatically denied that the immunity from attack enjoyed by the German coasts during the war was due give the Prince of Wales a call reception when he arrived on control. The fact that the telegraphs, telephones and railways are to submarines and he cited the bombardment of Z-ebruzze, full ofSaturday morning. A here! indeed kept the shops shat but as/Working normally, indicates a favourable situation in the provinces. reports of the football and triokat,
An Unsettled Christmas. submarines, for hours without the loss or injury, of a British ship.everyone goes to the races this would have happened in any case. Likewise, insignificant results were accomplished by submarines All the way from Howrah Station, ashady side route to Government when the British lay for months in the Darianelles. If submarines House was packed with chearing crowds. The house foofs alone were to be allowed, it would be necessary for navigs to be increased carried the population of a good size too. Trae in Clive Street, by small craft to fight the submarines. M. Debon had said that such some handful of Bingalls in Gandhi's caps, shouted "Gandbiki jai, crats were obtainable from merchantmen and fishermen, bat Mr. but were swamped by loules bursts of chearing. Cskulta may Balfour asked where France and Italy were going to get these. He claim to have attained its avowed ambition to bat Bombay in pointed out that the most difficult problem of the war was the spectacular splendour. The city was decorated with gorgeous pro- Insintanenca of res communications. Towards developing anxiliary digality, whils; the illuminations were really superb. The Prince craft to deal with submarines Franca contributed 257, Italy 258. aadreceved a mu icipal welcome in a pavilion overlooking the beautiful Britain 3,676 ships. If the war had been fought without Britain lake of Dalboosi- Square, replying with a eulogy of the great city. what would have prevented the absolute blockade of the French The reception of Bengal ruting Princes and high officials : Govern- coast? He declared that no country in Europe but Britain was ablement House completed the first day's formal programme. After to tackle the submarine peril. Therefore, it must not be supposed tunching with Stewards of the Royal Calcutta. Turf Club, the Prince that Britain would suffer most or even have her security imperilled of Wales attended the opening races. The famous course, which by future submarinism.
with the possible exception of Sydney is the finest in the world, was Later.
densely crowded, the Prince receiving thunderous acclamation on his appearance in the Royal Box. A regular forore was created when be presented the Prince of Wales' Cup to the winner of the principal event.
The American programme for the limitation of submarines was presented to the Naval Committee to-day. It proposes 60,000 tons each for Britain and America and the existing tonnage for Japan. France and Italy.
American Proposal Rejected.
Washington, December 4.
The Maharaja of Shara'pur, having intimated that he has christened his third son, born on the eve of the Prince's visit to that place, Edwardman Singh, the Prince has sent a gold brooch bearing Italy and Japan declined to accept the submarine tonnage his own crest, with the request that the child wests it in his first fizures proposed in the American programme, under which the urban. existing tonnage of Britain and the United States is each cat by approximately one-third, leaving France 42.000, Japan 32,000, and
Ly 22,000 tona.
International Conference Suggested.
Washington, December 26
A Successful Progress.
Calcutta, December 21.
Th. Prince of Wales' progress in India continues with success fespite the agitators' attempts at a boycott. A hartal at Patns broke down, big crowds most beartily cheering the Prince. He bad Oce outcome of the divergence of views revealed at the Con-in enthusiastic reception at Calcutta, the decorations being mos: -rence regarding the future use of submarines, which, if anzoverned, beautiful and the cheering continuous, but the majority of Indians - likely to have repercussive effects, is in the direction of the build-abstained from attending owing to a complete hartal in the northern ing of anti-submarine craft. Steps are being informally discussed by portion of the city.
The delegations, with a view to convening an international conference in that connection. The smaller nations which possess numbers of submarines will be invited. It is stated that plans to this end re well matu w
Other Powers Not Bound.
Washington, December 28.
At the Naval Committee on the 24th inst M. Sarraut pointed out that there were no guarantees that the countries unrepresented at the Conference would conform to the decisions of the Conference. in regard to submarines A conference of all countries intarested in submarines might decide the question of retention or abolition of submarines.
Mr. Balfour's Outspoken Words to France. Mr. Balfour, replying, emphasised that submarines were offen- sive, ant defensive, weapons, which would be unable to in any way assist France if threatened by Germany reviving her army and creating a submarine fores, France, in that event, must depend upon the help of British anti-submarine craft. How was that consistent with France building a huge mass of submarines which anybody, looking at the matter from a strategical and tactical wiewpoint, would certainly say, from the very geographical situation, was built against Britain,
Quiet Christmas Day.
M. PHILIPPE BERTHELOT'S RESIGNATION.
Criticism over Banque Industrielle Leads to Irrevocable Decision.
Paris. December 26. M. Berthelot, Chief Secretary for Foreign Affairs, has offered his resignation. Haros.
*Abominable Calomnies".
Paris December 26.
M. Philippe Berthelot, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has sent a letter to M. Briand tendering his resignation for the third time, irrevocably, owing to "abominable calumnies," which be bas been subjected in connection with the failure of the Banque Industrielle de Chine.
M. Berthelot's Explanation.
M. Berthelot, in his letter to M. Briand, says that the continual attacks upon him in the past year owing to the failure of the Bank, which his brother is one of the beats, canse him to fear that he no longer possesses, in the face of foreigners, against whom he has to lefand the interests of France, the necessary authority to continue to serve the State well. He was reproached in the Chamber on the 24th.inst, with acts which were non-existent or distorted, but a telegram he sent to the financial agent so New York, although justified o substance, similarly with those fully
sent
Calcutta, December 25. The Prince of Wales spent Christmas Day fairly quietly, attending morning service in St. Paul's Cathedral. The organ re to the Far East and to London at the request of the Consortium fused to function until a harmonium had been procured, when it formed by the previous Government, ought to have been submitted suddeal, responded thunderously to the performer's efforts. The to M. Briand. He thought that one of his acts might with some Prince visited H.M.S. Sonthampton, the longest vessel ever to be show of reason be reproached, which rendered brought up the Hooghley, going around the mess decks with Admiral | irrevocable. Sir Clinton Baker. There was a quiet Christmas dinner party at Government House.
The Prince Sees the City in Holiday Mood.
London, December 26.
On Monday the Prince naw what Calcutts can really do in the way of producing a native crowd. The Bank Holiday spirit was unrestrained by any political boycott, and the city poured ite multitudes towards the racecourse. An unending procession of motors, gharries, tomjons, and tongas streamed through the tramping masses, chiefly Indians. Some congestion was caused near the Maidan by a general halt to watch the Prince play polo, but three hours before the races were due to begin the Prince returned to Government House to receive the Maharajas of Cooch Behar and Manipur. His Royal Highness lunched with the Governor of Asam French Military and Naval Policy Inconsistent. sboard the yacht Sonamukha, anchored in the Hooghley, after. The military policy announced by M. Briand was inconsistent wards landing at Outram Ghat and driving in semi-State to the with the naval policy announced by Admiral Debon. He knew of racecourse. The Prince was greeted with a thunderous reception no satisfactory answer to the question in regard to the purpose of on his appearance in the Royal Box.
the proposed French submarine fleet. The conference could not legislate for the world, but a unanimous opinion of the conference that submarines were not a war weapon consistent with civilisation would prelude their ultimate abolition.
British Objection to Submarines Epitomised.
Washington. December 26,
ANGLO-FRENCH RELATIONS. ·
M. Briand's Assurances.
Paris, December 24.
The British delegation's attitude in regard to submarines was In the Chamber, M. Briand, replying to a question, emphatically. expressed by Mr. Balfour at & meeting of the Naval Committee on said the Franco-British entente was as complete and consolidated' | the 24th, inst. as follows: "The use of submarines, whilst of small as possible. He declared there was no question of revising the value for defence purposes, leads inevitably to acts inconsistent with Versailles Treaty or of re-casting the conditions of the payment of the laws of war and the dictates of humanity, and the delegation reparations at the forthcoming conference. He declared that Mr. desires that united action by all nations should forbid their mainten- Lloyd-George bad never thought of impairing French interests. ance, construction, or employment."
MORE PRISONER'S RELEASED.
President Harding's Clemency.
Washington, December 24.
INDIAN POLITICAL UNREST.
British East African Question,
"Nairobi, British, E. Africa, December 24. Acting on the advice of the Indian Government the Indians here have decided to socept temporarily the political representation recently offered by the Governor, namely, four seats in the Legisls Se tive Council and one on the Executive.
In addition to Eugene Debs, President Harding has ordered the reldase of twenty-three men convicted of military crimes, including Gustare Jacobsen, who attempted to organise from Chicago a ** Hilary enterprise in India in war-time, neg
his decision
ANGLO-JAPANESE COMMERCIAL INTERESTS. Japanese Action Criticised.
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London, December 24.
Mr. Anderson, President of the China Association, addressing the Japanese Mission on British and Japanese intarests in the Far East, pointed out that Japan's great natural advantages regarding Chinese trade could not be reated from her. All the better reason, therefore, that she should return Shantung which would evoke China's goodwill and also have the advantage of enabling the establishment of a stable and central Government in China. He voiced the complaint against the high preferential duties imposed by Japaa in Kores, which had curtailed Pritain's former big trade and also complained as regards trade marks being registered by British Mr. Kadono, replying, hoped that the Mission would be able to do something regarding the leat-mentioned compisint, but expressed doubt as regards the preferential customs and tariff in Korea.
in China and then by Japanese in Japan,
RUSSIAN FAMINE BELIEF.“
Polish Government's Assistance.
Warsaw, December 23. The Polish Government, le sending fifteen thousand tons of wheat and flour to the Russian famine sufferers.
Dr. Nansen's Urgent Appeal.
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matches over the week-end aro given alsewhere in this issue.
CATHOLIC CELEBRATION.
The spacious interior of the Roman Catholic Cathedral was filled to overdowing at the mid- night service, on Saturday. the bumber of the congregation, be- ing very much larger than that of last year. the naves and pillars tastefull draped. Hia |Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, assisted by Fr. Bianchi and two minor officials of the Vestry, officiated. The Cathedral choir was led by Mr. V. Botelho.
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On Christmas Day morn, AIS was also celebrated in the Cathed
Fr. ral at which
Bianebi officiated. Bishop Pozzoni preach – ing the sermon.
A large attendance ups also seen at S: Joseph's Church, bath at the midnight service on Satur- day and on Christmas morning. The music was a specist feature at the nervices. beld, as this Church.
Similar servicos wers iso conducted at Rosary Church and the Church in Wanchai.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
*The City. I Purple Dreams" is the picture showing at the World Theatre to-day.—Page 12.
If you want footwear that treads in the footsteps of fashion see Powell's edet. on page 7.
The "Glenlaca" has arrived fa port and Messrs. Jardice, Mathe- son and Co. give the ususi noti- | fication to consignees —Page 3.
Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw have just received a largs con- signment of brass and enamel bedsteads.--Page 3.
A list of Jaeger specialities for men is advertised by Mr. J. T. Shaw-Page 7.
A Moutria piana is specially made for the time-Page S
Messrs. Lane, Crawford and Co., are showing a fine collection of the celebrated Community Plate-Page 3.
'The Last of the Mohicans” and The Leopard Women the big features at the Corones to-day. To-night there is a Danoé: on. at the Kowloon Theatre- Page 12.
The N.Y.K. advise consignees of cargo of the arrival in port of the Bado MaruPage 4.
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dolls!
Christiania, December 25. A warmly worded appeal for help has been issued by Dr. Hansen to the several nations, wherein he dwells on the frightful sufferings of millions of Russians from hunger and cold. He describe the statements that help sent is consumed by the Bovies Government and Red Army as "black lies contrived by human devils for the sake on demand to-day wie Za Dygd, of political intrigue" and declares that a food of this lying is emanating from Helsingfors. He guarantees that all help sent to his and the American organisation reaches the famine Dunities a