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THE DISCUSSIONS AT CANNES.
Reparations Decision not yet Reached.
[ Reuter's Service. }
Cannes, January 8.
to the German payments.
How Much Can Germany Pay 7
Paris, January 8.
*Я BLAEX## MONDAY, JANUARY
RUGBY MATCH.
ON THE WATERFRONT.
Navy Defeat the Club.
Considerable interest was dia-
Tourist Party on T.K.K. Liner.
Tha T. K. E. steamer Taiyo
played in the rugby match which Maru is again in the barbour and
nil.
每日式十月弍十
DOCKYARD
RECREATION CLUB,
“Annual Party.
The Dockyard Recreation Club
MENÜLE_QQFT: 19°CTS
550 PER ANNUM
FUNERAL
YACHTSMAN'S SPILL.
Itse of a postponement being granted to Germany for the severs?/Put up a surprisingly good game) that bawa visited the Far East in.)mander W.B. Friston, Engr. Gapf; } (cousin of the decanned), F. Smwants caught the sail and.
Later.
Later.
tba
After tea, & performance wAJ
children,
по little
A RECORD CUSTOMS
REVENUE
Peking, Jan. 2.
Mr. Lloyd George and M. Briand re-conferred this evening/work. The Club were deservedly of the American Bible Society (exbibited fine form and excellent Lucy Mary. Dick Mr. Dick's of 3/11 7/18, squal to £10,772,263, As regards the talk of an Anglo-French alliance' the British game they put up the fastest B. Campbell from Shangbai where) were successfully rendered by the Rooald Dick (son), Mr. Gores 5,000,000 on. The previous record
As be is connected the Dupont Misses Bersey. Gill, Budden Archbult (naphal. the Misse collection,
discussing, inter ulin, Anglo-French relations.
viewpoint that what is wanted is a European agreement guarantee-stated above, a little more luck company. ing peace on the lines of the Pacific pact. France seeks additionally and they would have come cear definite guarantees against German aggression.
Both sides are: equalising. anxious to settle all differences with a view to the avoidance of mis- understandings,
As regards reparations, it is now proposed that Germany pay £15,000,000 in cash and £87,000,000 in kind, making £122,000,000,| namels, £23,000,000 less than originally arranged, she is also to pay
£12,000,000 for the armies of occupation. Britain is ready to forego | £7,000,000.
EARLIER SPECIAL
Respecting occupation forces. the conditions to be imposed on arany inchaded the collection of Customs-on-a-gold-basis,an|{From increase in railway and postal rates and in the price of coal, the restriction of paper money. balancing the Budget, and currencs reform.
TELEGRAMS.
taken up.
The Late Mr. H. W. Dick.
An Unlucky Investment.
The funeral of the late Mr. proud owner of the elf, one of Lance Sergeant Morton, the
the Supreme Council has not reached definite conclusions in regard on the Club ground. the Navy passengers. No fewer than 84 yall Toft of the Naval Yard, which | was sttended by a large number of bad an unfortunate experience ca It now seems clear, despite earlier optimistic statements, that took place on Saturday afternoon has brought a big number of bald their annual party in the. W, Dick took place at Happytha tiny yachts sold out by the Valisy on Saturday afternoon and Victoria Recreation Club recently, proving winners by if points to are for Hongkong and there are had been beautifully decorated be
of the Colony, Saturday whilst on an outing in of course, the vinal big bomber for the occasion, on Saturday Covered with profusion of
his boat in the harbour. It was generally expected that of steerage passengers, 1er. There was a large number beautiful wreaths the hearse was On board is markt party present, including Commodoremmediately followed by the shief the Navy-the best team in the
The rudder of the yacht broke Colony would win, but the Club which is different from other and Mrs. Bowden-Smith, Com- mourners, J. A. E. Bullock away and the first pad of wind The Supreme Council discussed reparations and guarantees in
{thai osme, leamodistaly, after- and, with a little luck, would that it will pay special attention A. P. Ferguson, Engr. Comdr. and G. W. Barton. Among others Estalments due during the current year.
and Mrs. have scored on two occasions in to religious institution. It is Samso
Suason,
prewant were the Hon. Mr. E. H. capaiand the boat Lance Sar The British delegates are ready to claim only sixty to seventy the first half. Soon after the composed of 11 persone deder the Comdr.Butler. Lt. Hearn, Lt. Sharp, R. C., Mesa, C. G. Alabas gant Morton was throws out, bat million gold marks out of the 500 that they consider should be de-start of the game, the Navy direction of Reverend J. Worley White Rev. H.S. Crole-Rees, ter, E. P. White, G. F. Lammert, T. being a fairly good swimmer, manded from Germany for 1923. Their Belgian and French scored a try (unconverted) and of California, with bis wife. colleagues think that Germany is in a position to pay double that little later added a further five One of the members of the Ashton Mrs. Salter and W. Logan, M. S. Northcote, Owen til picked up by * launch.
and Mrs. Lowe, Mr. Church. E. Pearce, E. Cameron, J. Rogers, managed to keep himself float sum. As soon as agreement has been reached by the Council, M. points, the converting kick being party, la Dr. W. E. Daniels, ex- Mr. and Mrs. Steel.
The passengers of the Star Hughes, J. Baid, W. Nicholson, American Briend will summon to Cannes the German delegations. Horex.
deservedly applauded. The Navy prasident of
All sorts of amusements for W. H. Gorskip, Din, J. Robert Ferry boat that passed the spot forwards were a much heavier Medical Association and at one the kiddies WOTE provided- Notification to Germany Concerning Delegates.
son, A. R. Lowe, D. K. Blair, F. the time were shoots, pack, the halves and threequarters time head of the state medical wings,
the examining board of South Dakota and other fun and praise is dus Melbourne, J. H. Scott, B. he still retained on his head to ariel-railway Button, G. M. Lakin, C. AD amused by the sight of Morton Berlin, January 8. xlso being smarter
taking off the yacht cap which The French Embassy has communicated a Note signed by M. Club's mee. By dint of game/He is accompanied by his wife to Mesure. Budden and Luck who Dyer, M. E F. Airey, C. A. Peel them as he kept affoat on his Briand addressed to the Imperial Chancellor saying that the play, the Club carried the ball and daughter.
worked so hard to see that the B. A. Camidge, H. C. Shrubsole, Other members of the party are youngsters bad Supreme Council will doubtless require to hear German representa-down to their opponents end and
good time. H. G. Hegarty, A. Alves, D. L. We afloat although overturned, back. The yacht which remain- tives during the coming week, and suggesting that, in order to save twice crossed the line, the ball Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Das of In-Masara. Wilson, Smith time, German representatives abould proceed to Paris and remain being "saved" on one occasion diana, Mrs. G. H. Weiler of Spanton as "Sapolio and his pair Reed, M. Mass, 8. B. C. Rows. Jaunch to the Praya. Except for
and Williams, H. H. Taylor, E. B. WAS safely towed by the being on the second the Club's California, Mrs. P.Jartleit of restless steeds" caused co- AG. Cappin, W. Humphres cold ducking. Lance Sergeant there in readiness to comply with the Allies' summons.
winger, who made a splendid run. Mrs. E. A. Jackson and ir. Geo siderable amusement and their . B. L. Dowbiggin, G. H. Potte, Morton was little the worse for Is a Franco-British Alliance Imminent?
having the misfortune to carry Andrews of the same asta,
funny antice were much enjoyed B. F. B. Hancock, P. Tester, bis experience. the ball just out of "touchTM on his Another passenger was W. Eby the youthful merry-makers. L. 8. Greenhill, D. R. Camaron, Sunday was devoted to informal conversations. The financial way down. Hali time saw the Smith of the Union Insurance A hard working and enthusias experts discussed the question of guarantees, also a financial com-Navy leading by
G. Whiley, G. Morton Society of Canton, who is return-tic committee of ladies. Mes Smith, E. Abraham. J. H. Brister, 8 points to mission to control Germany, while Sir Worthington Evans, Sir nil
ing to Canton from a visit to bis dames, Sandford. Budden, Bick. Beatles, S. T. Williamson, Robert Horne, and Mr. Blackett eonferred with a certain foreign The second half was much home in London.
ford, Brock, Spanion, Luck, and W. R. Mansfeld, R. H. Douglas, Finance Minister, whose identity is jealously guarded.
mora evenly contested, play work-i Mr. J. Gruno of the Gruno Johnston provided tes and they British circles are satisfied from the opening conversation that ing up and down the two touch Tobacco Company of Holland is were amply compensated by the Humphreys, E. L. Bosie, T. Five Million Taels Above 1920.
Brayfield, D. E Clark, A the principal topic behind the scenes at the conference is the question lines a good deal. Two uncon- soother through passenger on the happy smiling faces of the Dennison and A. R. Wilkinson ei Franco-British alliance replacing the tripartite pact in the rerted tries were added by the Taiyo. Mr. Gruno is on a pleasure youngsters, doing justice to the The-interment service was perform.
The Maritime Customs revenus Treaty of Versailles. Although nothing can yet be mentioned con- NAVF, both being due to the trip around the world, baving good fare Lefore them.
ed by the Rev. R. Copley Moyis. for 1921 amoun's in roond cerning this, it is reliably learned that discussions are actually heavier weight of the Navy's come from Peking.
Among the Wreaths Others are Mr. G. L. Andrews given by the proceeding.
sent|numbers, to Haitvan Faels 34- pack rather than to any brilliant
who were those in the following: 500,000 at, the average exchange complimented for the strenuous who is on a business trip: Mr. H. talent.
Songs and recitations widow), Maud M. Dick (sister), and shows an increase of Tis. and best sead this year.
Spanton, Cowan, Crocker and Bullock (cousins), Me and Mrs P. although it is to be noted tha
1920, namely, in China Mail Steppers. Masters Hill, Bersey; Bickford J. T. Hery, Mr W. Henerys the result of the drop to the The China Mail steamer Chios and Crocker..... An excellent Bullock and Mr and Mrs J. A. Teraze rate of exchange from which arrived yesterday morning rendering of the Hornpipe was Bullock (cousine), "Esthy" and 16,916. in 1920, the gold equival- bad sixty-two first-class passen- given by Master Francis Lewis Emily (London); Sir Paul Chater, eat of the 1921 collection at the
and a concerted item by a party Sir gers on board.
Robert Ho Tung. Sir average exchange is over £6,000,- The same company's steamer of five girls and five
boys, Ellis Kadooris, Hoo: Dr. Cland 000 less than 1920, Nile left at p., to-day for What are Little Boys made Severa, Esjur L. Cassel, Chinese Singapore and Bataria with cabin of caused much amusement Staff of Mewers Vernon sad Smyth of the amounts collected at the The following are round figures and steerage accomodation felly Mrs. Luck accompanied the chil-Company, Mesars Lowe, Bingham principal ports:
dren on the piano during the per- and Matthews, Dodwell and Co., Harbin Ht. Tis. 1,381,300, an Our Own Correspondent.}|{
Amongst the passengers travel.formance. A pl-asing tableau ling by her are Mr. S. J. Jahnston, was given by Commander W... Ellia sad Co. Sesses Benjamin increase of 448.100. THE NEW G.O.C.
Bad, Potts, the Hongkong Philatelic Aatang-Ht. Tis. 1,062,000, auditor for the Standard Oil Com Priston, in the role of Father PLDT of New York who is pro-Xmas, and Mr. H. Wilson Society. Hongkong and Shanghai-decrease of 67,500.
Banking Corporation (Junior Mess). Dairen Hk. Tls. 4,959,000, an Singapore, Jan. 7,
ceeding to Java on the Company's (Sapolio) as the "Sleeping Child". Major-General Sir John Fowler bosiness; Captain H. H. Green
The i emmodore with a few Hongkong Stock Exchange, Char-increase of 56,300. leave Singapore for Hongkong and Mr. and Mrs. E. Everett who well chosen words wished all i Banking Corporation. Hong Hk. The 6,816,930, an increase of
tared Bank, Hongkong and Shang- Tientsin and Chipwangtao- with Lady and the Misses Fowler are proceeding to Bingapore: also present the sexson's compli on Monday by the 8.8. Hirslays a big number of through passen-ments, after which he presented koog General Chamber of Com- 1,320.800. The Himalaya is also bringing the gers from San Francisco who are the prizes to the children. After Mesa Verona and Smgih, Mr. an increase of 531,700.
merce, Mesars Moxon and Taylor, Kiaochou-9k. Ths. 2,139,250" Liverpool Regiment, which is to going to Singapore and JavA.
the presentation three hearty and Mr. S. T. Williamson, Mr. Hankow-Hk. Fl 3,859,200, relieve the Wiltshires in the Hoog- |
The Suwa Maru.
cheers accompanied by the tong garrison.
"tigar" were given for Father and Mrs. E.A.M. Williamson, Mr.an increase of 187.200. Amongst the
37 first-class Xmas and the Committee. Mr. Mrs. John Robertson, Miss B. E. and Mm. W. A. Stephens, Mr. and passengera who
arrived this Sandford (General Secretary) morning by the NY.. steamer. then offered & hearty vote of Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. H. Han. Suwa Maru, were:—
thanks to the Social Committee, cock, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edgecumbe, Mr. Ho Fook and the Mises Mesars.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Dutton, Mr. Cassidy (Secretary), Ho who have been on a trip Op Badden, Luck, Brock. Vosper, and Mr. G. B. Dunnett, Mr. and
The 1921 revenue from native Reeby and Allen, who are to be Mrs. D. E. Donnelly, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. R. Ohaka and
highly congratulated сп
Mrs. F. M, Crawford, Mr. sad) Customs under the control of the two children. Mr. Chaks is the success with which the whole of Mrs."&. G. Coppin, Mr. and Mrs. Inspector General amounts in new sub-manager' of the N.Y.K-the proceedings were carried out. E. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. D. round numbers to Hk.Tix4,500,000 An investization was held by in Hongkong.
Later a dance was held and. Blair, Mr and Mrs Frank (at the above average exchange Mr. J. G. Todd, ex-manager of officers of US map-of-war at
many members, their wives and Smyth. Messrs. H. B. J. Gom equal to £889,453), showing an in- Shanghai on the 3rd. lost. to the N.Y.K. in Nave York.
friends turned up in force and Pertz, D. L. W. Williams, H. P. crease of taeis 120,000. inquire into the circumstances
A Newcomer,
All foreign loan and indemnity tested the capacity of the floor to White, L. M. Whyte, W. J.G. surrounding the death of J. E. Messrs Nemazee's latest ac-the utmost Between the dances, Whiley, J. B. Thomson, Ho Ki, obligations, secured by the Cas Risby, 2nd. class engineman, whe quisition, the Historian, from songs, duets, and monologues Ho Kwong, Ho Leung, P. Tester, toms revenues, including the F. Button, A. M. Staik, H. Péros service of the Reorganization A most enjoyable evening was died as a result of knife wound Cardiff with coal strived onį were rendered by Mias. Brock Smith, H."G. Shrubeole, G. Morton Loan, and all domestic loan ob-
by the sustained in the desperate on January 6 at noon and was in Messrs. Cawsey, Brock and Wil- Messrs.
between Italian and quarsutine until 7 pm on the 7tb. son. The duties of M. C. were Smith, P. M. N. de Bilve, J. Beid, ligations Indirectly secured on Lane, counter Crawford and Company who American blnejackets in Hoog-Captain Watkins is in charge, carried out by Mr. A Brock, D. O. Russell, L. C. Parker Bees, the Customa collections, bare
E. M. Raymond. J. H. Ramass, been fully met. The Historian, though new to assisted by Mr. H Budden entertained themselves and their kew.on New Year's day. friends to dinner at the Hoog- After an altercation at the these waters, is not a new vegret ;
C. A. Peel, T. G. Paterson, W, koog Hotel, "Lane. Craw. Victoria Bar, where apparently she was built in 1896.
L. Pattenden, M. 8. Northcote, ford Mess has a history all its some women were concerned, the Accident on Board.
that on the date in question he M. M. Maas, W. Logan, W.R own and it was with the idea of Italians obtained reinforcements
The Hai Loong which arrived piled high on the two sides, in recalling past friendships and and found another party of U. S. from Foochow and Swatow on coming into the harbour through Lammert, J. Owen Hughes, J. saw the defendant's launch Mansfield, H. A. Lammert, G. P. order to afford protection to functions that Saturday's gather-sailors at the Tivoli Bar. The Saturday reports that she left one Sulphur Channel. He called to Scott Harston, J: D. Humphreys, Dance at the V.B.C. on January There will be a Fancy DreZN "thee passengers and CTOR.
ing was beld. Over thirty sat Italians called for drinks. At a of the crew at Swatow, He When the little boat reach-
ber and kept on calling by blow-J. H. Brister, Henry Humphreys, 28 and a Scratch Begatta on down to an excellent dinner, Mr. given signal knives flasbed, and
sustained a simple fracture of the ing four blasts, all the time E. B. Reed, B. Hanccek, Richard January 30 at Black Boulder ed a point about ten miles
while опе of E. J. Ainslie being in the chair and below Konghow she was heavily and Mr. G. W. Avenell, being in number
femur on January 3rd while on approaching. He then fited a Hancock, E. Howard and R A Point-Page 4 had secured the the voyage from Foochow to rifle fired on by bandits from the bank.
sud kept blowing blasts. Gubbay, L. S. Greenhill, J. H. C. the vice-chair.
The Kowlood Canton Railway 窝 furious assabit Some of the ballets pierced right
made
Finally the launch stopped and Good bao, V. M. Greyburn. Fred seek tenders for Liquore and the on
Ameri Swatow. through
At the conclusion of the dinner
Passed The Canal. the
three cargo,
witness boarded ber. He found no Ella, Felix M. Ellis, E. E. Ellis, Refreshments-Page 4. the health of
combatants Cans, the Messrs. Lane, passengers being killed and two
Latest Blue Funnel steamers Risence on board. The coxswain Arthur S. Eli, T. E. G. Brayfield, May Allison in Fair and bering
altogether about 70. seriously wounded. After an ex-Crawford and Co." was beartily
Fortunately most of them to pass the Canal, bound for stated that he had not heard the B, de Castro Basto, J. T. Bagram, Warmer" is on at the Cojonst Biting trip. made in extremely honoured on the call of the Chair-
wearing WBTB
thick Singapore, are Phemjus, Dec-police launch whistle. There was M. Dyer, H. B. L. Dowbiggin, while Mabel Kormand in - Back fast time, the motor boat arrived man, who referred to the pros-refer Coats. otherwise the fember 22, Theseus December 30 practically no wind and he was Ho Wing, Douglas E. Clark, Geo to the Woods" appears at the at Wuchow, On examination perity of the firm and the fact
within 300 yards of the launch. W. Barton, A. 4. Alves, 0. M Kowloon Theatre, to-nighte A Harbour Chase.
Defendant denied hearing Alves, C. G. Adams and Ezra Page 12.**. over 1.000 ballet marks were that it gave the members of the Caspalties must have been far and Demodecas January 4.
Abraham." found on the cargo and sides of staff the greatest plea-ure to more numerous. Worse scenes
The story of an early morning either the whistle of the rifle. l'ensued, revolver shate ringing out the bost.
entertain their old friends.
during the onslaught. Eventually barbour chase was told this mora- The Magistrate gave him the Further news to hand to-day Mr. Avenell gave
Our the foreign police appeared, broke ing when the master of the steam benefit of the doubt on the first wates that the Civil Governor of Guests to which Mr. V. Cohen the door, and restored order launch, Chi Wo, was charged at charge, but a previous conviction
angni has divided the prov Labrum and Mr. George Dis d their coming
been the Marine Court, before Com was recorded against him and he into ten..sertions, each (who spoke of being present delayed much longer. there mander C. W. Beckwith" R.N., was fined $20 with the alternative a special military.commis at a Mess dinner in 1881) respond-must have been terrible with (2) failing to stop his launch of one month's imprisonment on per to persuade the bandits, to jed.
| tragedy.
when called upon to do so by a with hard labour Dicender on suitable terms.
Daring the evening a number A post-mortem held on the de-police officer 1.30 am on In Wireless Communication.
› Ep.m. Barometer: 30.12 Tem- The 2nd. battalion of the Zad.of musical items were rendered. cessed onginaman, Riebe, showed December 28 and (b) failing to The following vessalaagerd.in
Verature),—–79. Humidity —60.. Divinen, now on its way to A most enjoyable function con- terrible wound just below the produce his licence when called wireless communication with the Teaching for the Northern excluded with the singing of "Auld heart. Two other Americans, upon to do so by a police officer. part at 2:30 pm-to-day Japan, Lighting Up Time. pedition, was attacked, en route, (Láng Byns and the National who were severely injured, are Defendant pleaded not guilty, Torilla, City of Manchester, Lighting up time to-day- 3.56 by bandita.
Anthem.
progressing favourably.
but H. Langley L. 8. A. 34, siated [Ksamun, Aki Marn and Arstöra. }p.m/?
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Prohibition of Poison-Gas.
Washington, January 8. M. Sarraut, announcioz France s adherence to the proposal to probibit the use of prison-gas, opined that thờ v krise of artbe-icy in banning the use of gas generally did not spetiesbur
Mr. Balfour pointed out that the agreem it would not iere the nations from the necessity of guarding agnst the car ofcas by an unscrupulous enemy.
(Other Telegrams on Page x)
RAN THE GAUNTLET,
Motor Boat's Experience.
Our Canton correspondent. writing to-day, tells of the experiences of 2 motor-boat,
be Yust Wa
Chinese the aster of which decided to run
je ganatles of the river, now nfested with pirates and bandits. The boat left Nanning on the 6th. Parrying 50 passengers and a full load of cargo. The cargo was
STAFF DINNER.
Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co.
apen:
staff
ол Saturday
of
|
door waj
THE SAILORS' FIGHT AT SHANGHAL
Proceedings at Inquest.
their
the
num.
North.
the
P. C. Potts, I. S. Perry,
increase of 1,081,300. Sbangba. Tis. 19,914,300,
Swatow-Hk. Tls. 1,334,300, an increase of 224,400.
Canton-Bk. Tis. 3,118,400, an
increase of 576,100.
News in Today's New Advertisements.
خير
Lane Crawford's are willing their entire stock of Boots and Bhoes at reduced bricas.--Page 3. Lemmeris nest-Household To-Day's Exchange.
Furniture at 52 Kathan Road, The closing rate of the dollar Kowloon, of January:15--Fagu
demand to day was 25. 11⁄2de-The TKK Mdvise. Consigness
The Weather."
of cargo of the arrival in port of the Taiyo Mara-Pagoda
Powell's advertise
and "Keltic", footwear. are selling their Ameriosu stone } of Boots, and Ehoes at reduce
figures-Tage 7.