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三拜五十一月弍英律 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 1922
CHILD SLAVERY ** IN HONGKONG.
Col. Ward Again on the Warpath.
(Reuter's Servire.)
London, February 14. - In the course of questions on the subject of child slavery in Hongkong, Colonel John Ward asked whether Mr. Churchill did not think that the abolition of the right to buy and sell humans for any purpose in a British Crown Colony was overdus. He termed it a disgrace to the British Empire.
Mr. Churchill suggested that the matter might be debated when the Colonial Office Estimates were before the House.
important.
INDIAN DELEGATE ON WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
China's Opportunity.
London, February 14.
INDIAN UNREST.
Montagu Administration Blamed.
{ Reuter's Service. }
London, February 14.
Gandhi's Arrest Ordered.
日九十月正·
STREKE OUTLOOK.
Delegates Reported to Have Yielded.
A CANTON INCIDENT.
The strike situation is diffcnft
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We hear of оде Northern Chinese-the boatswain of steamer who wished to return to work and who had to briba une waman to pass as his In the House of Commons, Mr. Joynson Hucks moved an
wife and another as a friand, both Not a fow Eqwlmon residents Amendment to the Address expressing the opinian thải the unrest
webfalto return to Hongkong-are asking why it is that thera in Indis was the result of Mr. Montagu's administration and hoping to describe."
before he could pass the pickets. is a serious dearth of ricsbas that immediate staps would be taken to restore law and order. Mr.
Pot big numbers of man are on that side of the harbor after Joynson Hicks asserted that Mr. Montagu hat governed India with Just on one o'clock to-day we returning just the same,
dark and also why it is im- liberal ideas, without the assent of the Conservative ahpporters of heard that the one point of Stopping Food Supplies To possible to get them to travel be. the coalition His policy was a criminal betrayal of white men and difference which remained to be
Hongkong.
yond certain points. The answer women in India, and it had broken the heart of the finest Civil Ser-tion is mbmitted to arbitration ports that interference with food she pallers are being intimidated. overcome before the wages quas- Our Canton correspondent re- would appear to be that the rick- Ivice in the world. Gandhi should have been arrested years ago,
had been removed. That was the supplies intended for Hongkong that many of them go off the roads, In the course of the debate, Mr. Montagu announced that the question of whether the former is still occurring. Recantly altogether after dark and others Indian Government a few days ago ordered Gandhi's arrest, but in amen's Union will be reopened notification
WIS Issued by
refuse to disobey the orders" view of the decision of Gandhi and bis colleagues not to pursue under its old name and former the Burssa for the Preserva they have obviously received. Non-Co-operation and other illegal activities, it was postponing The question
organisation.
tion of Public Peace prohibiting We have acquired into the proceedings with a view to ascertaining how far this decision meant two days ago by the seamen's de-with the transport of goods by whole business is the result of a was discussed anyone with arms interfaring matter and learn to-day that the In a special interview given to Reuter by Mr. Sastri on bisa complete cessation of illegal activities. arrival at Southampton by the Aquitania from Washington the
Mr. Montagu Speaks Out.
legates and the Tang Wah Hospit-train to Hongkong. This order quarrel between two different Mr. Montazu said he did not believe the British Parliamental committee when it was urged was made as a result of a protest clans. There has already been a Indian delegate said that the chief direct interest of the Conferance! to India was the alteration in the Chinese tariff. In consideration would ever jeopardise India's opportunity of self-government, but not accede to the seamen's pro- Customs.
Government could by the Commissioner of Maritime Case of a "puller" being beaten of India agreeing to forego the rebate allowed on goods crossing the the exhibition of separatist tendencies and disloyalty towards the post. Later the delegates dis-
because he went from Kowloon Burress border, India regained freedom to levy duties on goods King Emperor and the futile attempts to war the welcome of the cussed the matter with the Hon. bewever, a body of armed man, in Yaamsti, and
Despite the notification, to a certain "forbidden” paint from China to Burma across the land border. He notified the Prince of Wales must postpone or prejudice British goodwill to Mr. E. R. Hallifax, who made it said to be seamen, at noon on the that the Police have had thels, Chinese authorities to this effect, and they agreed that this was very wards Indian aspirations. Given goodwill and partnership, no rights equally clear that the ex-Union 13th. instant proceeded to the attention called to the matter
would be denied India by the British Parliament, but if the existence could not be reapened under its eastera bund sod drove away and The Conference had been a much grester success than some of our Empire was challanged, the discharge of the responsibilities of former name, and yesterday the coalies who were engaged in prevent anything in the nature are taking action to outside of the delegates hoped. The final feeling in America the British Government to India prevented, and demands made indelegates heard the views of the transhipping fresh-water generally was one of congratulation, chiefly because Chins had the very mistaken belief that we contemplate a retreat from India: European and Chinese mercantile from a number of junks, for the running high is proved by the fact fish of a clan fight. That feeling is received substantial gains. All depended now upon China herself then India would pot successfully challenge the most determined community on the matter. A purpose of conveying them by that men who would otherwise whether the established a strong central Government and reaped people in the world, who will once again answer the challenge with meeting was held at the General rail to Hoogkong. Before leaving, be at work on the roads are the fall advantage cf the acknowledgment of her full sovereignty all the vigour and determination at its command.
Mr. Montagu declared that the British Government had the Chamber of Commerce rooms. It the armed men threw all the fish afraid to work at night and that fallest confidence in the Government of India. He had every reason time the whole question was 75-
lasted four hours, during which into the water.
"fares," having been taken to a to believe that they were worthy of that confidence, and that we
The Efects in Canton. certain point, bave been told that viewed. should win through in India to happier times.
We take the following from the they cannot be taken any farther. The Premier's Speech.
It was made abundantly clearCanton Times-
We understand that what promis- to the strikers that the Govern- Mr. Lloyd George said that there was much in the state of ment could not agree to the merchants, cotton fara market between the two clans involved ed to be a rather serious ciseb According to the local gara India that justified grave concern, but he deprecated alarm. The strikers demand and it was stg in Canton is in a critical conditione prevented by the police last situation was well within the compass of our strength without gested that a slight alteration in Stocks on hand are adding to our burdens.
Dealing with the causes of the unrest, the Premier described the calty. The delegates left the stocks have arrived since a month ween the claus is settled it is to be
Mnning Bight. the name might meet the did-shorter day by day. No new Until the dispute at isado bē¬ education of Indians at English universities as putting new wine meeting after expressing them ago, on secount of the stoppage) feared that the number of rickshas into old bottles. These had burst and intoxication over the selves as convinced of the reason of the running, of the different in Kowloon at sight will continue inevitable that when the chemicals of the East mixed with those of by the representatives of the steamers caused by the seamen's East. The story of India was the story of Japan and Coins. It was ableness of the views expressed Hongkong, Shanghai sod Canton to be fewer than the demand. the West an explosion sooner or later would be produced.
The Russo-Japanese war had the most disturbing effect through but they seemed to doubt whether be prolonged for a month or half.
General Chamber of Commerce, strike. Shoold four Asis. The agitation in Chins was
the strike similar cause as India's agitation, Chinese students imbibing ideas they could equally convince the stock will be practically exhaust-
*xactly
el. There are at least several The Badak boom" case wis Mr. Lloyd George further referred to the effects of the war others, Mr. A.0. Lang (Chair-ton and Fatshan, each of them Melbourne last month, whea There were present, among hundred textile factories in Can-advanced « farther stage 2. in the world, and said that undoubtedly it would be an enormous Edkins, Butterfield and Swice), bundred workmen and work- the City Court charged with upon India, particularly the war with the greatest Islamic Power man of the Chamber), Mr. G.T. employing from fifty to several Thomas W. Orton appeared before advantage if peace could be made with Turkey. He hoped shortly Mr.D. G. M. Bernard (Jardine women. The exhaustion of the conspiring with Alfred Clarke to re-discuss the matter with the Allies, but it must be a just peace Matheson and Co.) Mr. A.G. yarn supply will result, no doubt, and Henry F. Scarborough be we must be feariessly just to both religions and races. He cocolad- ad that the educated classes in India must be given the best D.. Blair, representing the business of these industrial enter-131, 1920, to defraud by means of Stephen and the Secretary Mr. in the temporary suspension of tween January, 1918, and July opportunity of making the experiment initiated two or three years General Chamber, Mesers R. H. prises, consequently many work-faise pretences certain subjects ago with success, but farther reforms must await the result of the Lexperiment.
Katawall, Chan U-ting. Chane's will be out of jobe.
of the King in Victoria. Accused The amendment was rejected by 248 votes to 64, and the Address ting the Chinese Chamber, Mr. that the market in Fateban has was allowed in £300.
Siu-ki and Li Po-kwei represan- A report from Fatehan states was remanded till February. Bill in reply to the King's Speech was then agreed to.
Gandhi Doing Penance for Chaurichaura.
Lo Cheung-kul, Chairman of slso been greatly affected by the Tung Wah Hospital, and four recent strike of seaman. Owing Bombay, February 15. the Chsurichaura tragedy, which he regards as another warning
Gandhi announces that he has begun a five days' penance for others, including interpreters.
delegates from the strikers and to the exhaustion of cotton yaro supplies, the textile business in against hasty embarkation upon mass civil disobedience and as his Tung Wab Hospital Committee Many silk factories who expected Another meeting with the the city is practically tied up.
and territorial integrity.
British Delegates Reach Home.
London, February 14.
Mr. Lloyd George and other members of the Cabinet welcomed Mr. Balfour and Lord Lee at Waterino Station on their arrival from Washington.
THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
$300,000,000 for Investors in the Far East,
Paris, February 14. -
W. Lasteyrie, the Finance Minister, stated that the total sums to be returned to investors in the Banque Industrielle de Chine will be Fr. 400,000,000, of which Fr.300,000,000 go to the Far East and $100,000,000 to France. The French Treasury will not be involved in the allocation of the indemnity, which will be made by a con- sortium, the constitution of which has not yet been established.
Shareholders' Petition for Dissolution.
Paris, February 14.
Application has been made to the Fourth Chamber of the Tribunal of Commerce by shareholders in the Banque Industrielle for dissolution on the ground that three-quarters of its subscribed capital has been lost. The Bank has already asked to be allowed to benefit by the clauses in the French code enabling a compromise.
The case is to be heard on the 20th. inst.
COLLAPSE OF LARGE INSURANCE CO.
Chairman's Disappearance.
London. February 14.
of American democracy.
due to #
sesmen in Canton,
Counsel for the company said it was perfectly clear that the bitterest cup of bumilistion. He advises the criminals voluntarily | was held this forenoon and close to do a great deal of business
Efforts to save the City Equitable Fire Insurance Company from liquidation bave proved fruitless. The High Court has granted an order for compulsory winding-up on the company's own petition.
company was insolvent and unable to carry on the large business. The petition was supported by, twelve insurance companies, some of whom are large creditors.
The newspapers give prominence to the departure of the Com pany's chairman, Mr. G. L. Beran, for the Continent on the 8th. lost. He motored from the Carlton Hotel, where he has a suite of rooms, to Croydon and went by aeroplane to Paris. The newspapers have been unable to trace Mr. Bevan since, but relatives state that he was bound for the south of France under medical orders, owing to & nervous breakdown. Mr. Beran has numerous business in terests besides the Equitable Co.
IS GENOA CONFERENCE TO BE POSTPONED ?
Demand of the Small States.
Paris, February 14. The newspapers continue to dwell upon the possibility of the abandonment of the Greaos conferens. They state that Dr. Benes, the Czecho-Slovak Premier, after conferring with M. Poincare. is going to London to demand the right of the small states of Central
Earope to participate in the preliminary discussions of the experts.
Some papers declare that if the conditions agreed upon between Dr. Benes and M. Poincare regarding Genoa are not fulfilled. France will not stand alone in requesting an indefinite postponement of the conference.
DUTCH COLONIAL LOAN.
Is Herr Stinnes Participating?
London, February 14.
to surrender to the authorities.
STANDARDISATION OF AIRSHIP FITTINGS.
Action by International Conference.
London, February 14. The international conference in London on the standardisation of sirship fittings, at which Britain, France, Germany, Russia, America, and other counties are represented, has adopted the principle of standardisation with a view to enabling the airships of one nation to use the landing, mooring, gassing and refuelling arrangements of any other.
The conference has appointed a technical sub-committee to
recommend the most suitable standards.
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RESUMPTION PROSPECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Insufficient Return of Minters.
Johannesburg, February 14,
BADAK, BOOM CASE.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
upon tiffin we ware informed during the beginning of the that the delegates had yielded year, have met with unexpected from the Pacific is being landed Cargo by the Katori Haru on the point in disputa, that the bad luck No, or at least, very at Shanghai until the strike bare wages question would go forward few orders, have recently been is settled.-Page 4.
to arbitration and that the sea-received from silk firms abroad an men would immediately return the result of uncertainty of ship-one night only is being shown At the Kowloon Theatre for to work. Be information ping conditions created by the "Dawn", in which Sylvia Breamer is still unconfirmed. The Honsrike. Many other kinds of is featured.-Page 13. Mr. E R. Hallifax had heard business are also at a standstill nothing of it."
At all performances to-day at se the result of the slump of these the World Theatre specially s Meanwhile a rumour is current two important industries in the tractive programmes are being in town that the Chinese dock city. It is also reported that rice shown. For particulars see pages workers are likely to give notice and other daily necessities have 4 and 12. to-day or to-morrow, but no con- greatly advanced io prices firmation can be obtained.
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recently.
FINNISH MINISTER ASSASSINATED.
Helsingfors, February 14.
A few of the enginemen, apon whom the success of the effort to by an assassin, who has been arrested. The crime is not regarded
The Minister of the Interior was fatally shot with a revolver restart the mines chiefly depends, have returned to work, but io-political. sufficient miners have so far returned to enable a resumption of operations.
The managements have warned the strikers that it will be im- possible to employ all old handa.
Fifty-six pickets were arrested to-day.
FATALITIES IN BELFAST.
Further Shootings.
Asked in the House of Commons whether he had any informa-
London, February 14. tion that Herr Stinner had offered a ten million loan to Dutch East
Four victims of the bomb outrage in Belfast yesterday have died. India, and, if so, whether such facts would be considered in assessing Three men were shot dead in Belfast today. Germany's ability to meet her obligations, Mr. Harmsworth said
Still Further Shootings. such reports had reached him from several quarters, but he was wo-
London, February 13. able to obtain definite confirmation of the loan offer or of Stinnes' Another orgy of shooting occurred at Belfast yesterday. There participation in the Dutch Colonial loan. The second part of the have now been over 20 deaths and more than 60 wounded. question therefore did not arise.
ANGLO-AFGHAN TREATY,
Signed and Ratified.
Delhi, February 14.
ARMY CHANGES.
London, February 14.
It is officially. sanounced that Lieut-Gen. Bit Thomas L N. Morland, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on the Rhina, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief at Aldershot. Capt. Hanna has returned to India from Kabul with the Anglo- Lieut. Gen. Sir Alexander J. Godlay, Military Secretary, at the Afghan treaty duly signed and ratified. Major F. H. Humphrys, War Office, succeeds Sir Thomas Morland on the Bhine, and Major- recently appointed British Minister to Afghanistan, crosses the Gen: Sir William Peyton succeeds Sir Alexander Godley at the War fronter for Kabul on the 90th inst
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The annual Ball of the Dock. yard Recreation Club takes place on Friday, February 24.–Page 4 Ashes of Destre" and Triangla-Keystone Comedy are the main items in the current programme at the Hongkong Theatre. Page 12
of cargo by the Africa Maru that
The O. B. K. advise consignem
they should "arrange to take | delivery of their cargo in lighters
on February 18th.-Page 5.
The N. Y. K. notify consignees of cargo that goods by the Tango:
on-Page 4.
Maru are being lauded in Japan:
DEATH OF FAMOUS PHILOSOPHER.
Rotterdam, February, 14. The death has occurred of Prof. Bolland, the famous lecturer pbilosophy at Leyden University, who started life as an errand boy.
DR. NANSEN DENIES ELECTION TO THE SOVIET.
London, February 14. Dr. Nansen denies having been elected an honorary member the Moscow Soviet as cabled on the 8th, inst.
SUSPENSION OF TREASURY BOND ISSUE.
London, February 14.
Messrs. Lammert Broa are selling soit lengths and brass badsteads by auction on Batorday. next.-Page 4.
An extraordinary general meeting of Humphrey's Estate of be held at the Hongkong Hotel and Finance Company Ltd, will
on Friday, March 3rd.-Page 4:
The issue of 5 per cent. Treasury bonds dated 1927 has been suspended until further notion.
LORD NORTHCLIFFE ON THE WAY HOME.
ort Said,
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollsz on demand to-day was 2s.
The Weathe