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The
Hongkong Telegraph.
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四拜 號六十月式英港书
THURS DAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1922
THE STRIKE.
CRITICAL POSITION IN IRELAND.
IMPERIAL AUTHORITIES TO STRENGTHEN PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT'S HANDS.
Unionist Die-Hards' Action.
London, February 15.
Later.
CAMPAIGN AT HOME AGAINST "MUI TSAI.”
MR. CHURCHILL'S ATTITUDE.
SPEEDY END EXPECTED.
Anti-Slavery Society Proposes Commission to Visit Hongkong Awailing News from Canton
| Reuter's Service. )
BERGLE COPY:.10 CTE 130 PER ANNUNG
because it will then have ceased HONGKONG, HOTEL CO. to be guilty of unlawfulness. The anus of the first move is put upon
the seaman, whereas they had Final Dividend and Bonus. aried to put the angs of the first
will only get the Unions reinstated Working Account of the Hong more on the Govemment. Thay Subject to audit, the profit on { Rauter's Service, }
if they go back to work, thay kong Hotel Co, Lich, for the year. London. February 38.- Mr. Collins has arrived in London to discuss with the Cabinet ing at question-time in the House of Commons yesterday and to day Saveral members of Parliament have been realoosly campaign-
MORE BOATS GET AWAK. ill not be given the Union before ending 31 December, 1921, the new situation in Ireland. The papers dwell on the gravity of
amounted to,#433,692 83, ** com- Today-fire weeks since the the situation arising from the Ulster frontier troubles and the regarding the sale of children in Hongkong. Mr. Churchill said that seamen's strive first broke but municated to the seamen's dele- similar period of 1980 5
"An- Formbot nolles wüs com- paied with› $367.640.71. for the difficulty of the Government's position, having gives both the when there was an opportunity be would most gladly ascertain the there are distinct hopes that the gates before the afternoon train Provisional and the Ulster Governments assurances,
general sense of the House on the matter, but he was ancione: that end is in sight. Since we publish-laft for Canton yesterday, one of and Loss Account, including the The balance at credit of Profig Lord Birkenhead, speaking in the House of Lords, said that they should know what cause there was for not violently overturning ed yesterday an important de the delegates immediately return-sum of $41,800.58, brought for within the next few weeks we were going through the most critical custom which was universal in China. He thought it sounded most velopment has taken place which ed to Canton to submit this offer ward from the previous year, and period probably within living memory. He did not know if we should objectionable in principle, but believed that in practice it was not might well lead to a settlement. get through them successfully.
Meanwhile a conference under the auspices of the Anti-
to the man. It will depend on after allowing for Debenture and Slavery Society, at which score of societies were represented and portant meetings were held by strike in declared off or not.
On Tuesday and yesterday im-the result of that visit if the Overdraftintarest, Bad and Doubt- Lord Birkenhead's speech in the House of Lords has focussed which was presided over by Viscountess Gladstone, pa and a resolt reprsentatives of the Chinese News Awaited from Canton, $37,511.78
ful Debts, etc., and setting uridə
for attention upon Ireland. The situation is extraordinarily complication declaring that the Mui Tsai system was the subject of abuses community and the seamen
• depreciation, ed. On the one band the Government is determined to push the sible commission of men and women to visit Hongkong and confer of paring the way to a settlement, immediate new from Canton, the amounting to $120.000, paid an in Hongkong, and arging the Colonial Office to appoint respon- delegatas from Canton in the bope
amounted to $356,587.45) After de Regarding any prospect of ducting the Interim Dividend passage of the Free State Bill legalising the treaty in order to strengthen the bands of Mesars. Griffith and Collins against the dis with Chinese and Europeans so as to devise a practical scheme of bas the obstacle in the way of general impression is that nothing November, 12th, 1921, the sum of orderly elements, which are Bouting the Provisional Government's Preventing the buying, selling and slavement of human belugs and real developments was the insis- will be heard until either late to $266,397,49 authority. On the other hand, the Government feels bound to assist
othes abuses arising therefrom.
tence by the delegates on the night or to-marrow morning. The the Directors will recommend remains, which the defence of Ulster against raids.
The speakers, including Mr. Charles Roberts (ax Under-Secretary reinstatement of the Seamen's Hon. Mr. Hallifax, seen this be apportioned as follow- The Unionist die-hards at Westrainster, taking advantage of this for India) and Commander Hazelwood strongly protested against Unios, which the Government morning by a Press representa. To pas Goal dividend situation, have given cotice of an amendment declining to proceed the continuance of the system under the British flag as a disgrace had previously closed on the ive, said there was nothing to be with the Bill until murders, kidnappings, attacks, and arrests cease.
of 60 cents per share {grounds of being an unlawful, added to what was already known Other speakers, while demanding redress of the abuses, pointed society. The seamen claimed and his personal opinion was To pay a bozus of 30
on 208,000 shares ....SI24.800.00 The delay in the passage of the Bill is bound to strengthen the out that the system of adoption was an inherent part of the religion of that before they could go back to that further news would not recalcitrant Sinn Feiners. De Valera, in a proclamation issued last China. One declared that she had more admiration for the educate work or even consider the points transpire until tomorrow. night, aboounces that he is placing himself at the head of a Chinese women than for any she had met in any other part of the of the dispute they should have
cents per share on surgent nation, purified by the sufferings of the whole people, marworld, and believed that they would be the strongest factor in their Union re-instated.
208,000 shares Mr. Chao Harr seemed to think] To transfer to General ching to the great destiny to which God has called the Gaelic race.”
that the smen would sccept| Reserva The fact that Mr. Collins is seain consulting Downing Street
| abolishing the evil, is exploited by the irreconcilable republicans, who are hoping to carry the Ardfheis, or All-Ireland Sinn Fein Congress, et Dublin on
the 21st inst.
Frontier Quiet, But Further Bloodshed at Belfast. The Ulster frontier is quiet, bot bloodshed continues at Belfast. Seven were killed last night, making altogether 24 killed and 70 wounded since Saturday.
North and South Premiers to Co-operate in Maintaining Border Peace.
London, February 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Churchill announced that Mr. Collins, who arrived in London to-day, has obtained the release of fifteen of the kidnapped Unionists, and hoped that more would be liberated to-day.
Sir James Craig and Mr. Collins have agreed to Mr. Churchill' suggestion to appoint imparnai commissions to proceed to the border to ascertain the facts and to keep in touch with each other with a view to allaying the verygreat reciprocal spirehension.
Evacuation Resumed.
London, February 15. The evacuation by British troops of the South of Ireland has been resumed.
Crowd Charged at Belfast.
London, February 15. Continued disorders in Belfast culminated in a bayonet charge after the crowd bad refused to disperse. One civilian was seriously wounded. The death-roll since Saturday numbers 32 killed and over a hundred injured. Two of the kidnapped have been returned.
and a scandal.
new account.......
62,400.00
30,319.03
48,498.35
$266,527,43
At one time yesterday it seemed the Government's latest offer, To carry forward to" |as though a deadlock had been and there was a general air THE PRINCE'S TRIUMPHAL RECEPTION AT DELHI reached on this point, but during among circles interested in the the beating at the Tong Wan strike that the end in near at Hartal Fails so Completely that Committee Call it off. Hospital news was received that hand.
The Land and Building Re- Delhi, February 15.
the Secretary for Chinese Affairs
It is interesting to report that serva will amount to $1,480,000.00 The complete hartul proclaimed at Delhi in view of the Prince wished to confer with the Chair- four representatives of the Can- and the General Reserve Baclad- of Wales' visit falled so entirely that the Noo-Co-operators com-an of the meeting and also with ton Chamber of Commerce arrived ing score appropriation) 1260,000. mittee last night posted notices in the city calling it off.
the seamen's delegaton. It was in the Colony last night The Chief of Police tells me that from data collected be estimated #alsequent to this--sometime and that 2 dieeting bas that the crowds which collected to witness the Prince's arrival during the afternoon-that the bean arranged to take place at News in To-day's on Tuesday afternoon totalled Fundred thousand.
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following statement was officially the Tang Wab Hospital this True, a large proportion came in from oudying districts, but such made public
evening, st which the food sup-
New Advertisemen tu. reception made the hartal an absurdity.
•100 instructions from theplies of Hongkong and Canton This morning the Prince unveiled the All-India Memorial to Goremment, the Secretary for will be discussed with a view to
Consignees of cargo by the 200. King Edward.
Chinese Affairs has communicated expediting the dispatch of Tjisongezi from Europe are noti- the following decision to the ses fereantial needs so soon as the father fearge for longkong is 1. The Seamen's Union was closed men's representatives:
More Boats Get Awry. hycsuse it exceeded its legiti The number of ships in Hong-for sals-Page 4. mate bounds and broke the kong harbour had decreased this
The viceroy delivered a fine eology of the ruler who we so always a friend, describing how the inception of this memorial was due to the Earl of Minto, who invited the peoples of India_to_sub- scribe five lakhs of rupees for the purpose..
To the booming of 101 guns the Prince of Wales released two vast Union Jacks, disclosing a fine equestrian status of the late King-Emperor in dark bronze upon a red stone pedestil.
In the evening the viceroy gave a grand State banquet in the Prince of Wales' honour, 236 guests of eminence and distinction sitting down in the great ball-room. From the special correspondent accompanying the Prince's party,
AUTHORITIES CRITICISED OVER POSITION IN INDIA.
Proposal to Replace Mr. Montagu by a "Stronger” Man.
London, February 13. The newspapers severely criticise the Imperial and Indian Governments for the pass to which they have allowed the situation in India to come.
The cancellation of the decision to arrest Gandhi is strongly
3.
A motor cycle and vidocar is
law of Hongkong, not because it morning to 159, the tong arranged to take place to-morrow The children's entertainment asked for an increase of wages. being 253,211 tons. The number The Governor shalutely
quires proof of freedom from from 77 to 70, this being due to
of British abips bad decreased will be given at the Peak Club.- unlawfulness before he can the departure of three Jardine will be closed on Race Daya-
Page 4.
The Hongkong Stock Exchange change his present attitude. If it is desired to give preaf Bangkok, the a. Kwaisang for steamers the .. Hopsang for
Page 42 freedom from unlawfulness. Japat and the ss. Taksang for
The post of a part-time Lecturer all seamen and all workmen Shanghai-sod also the depar in materials of commerce in the wher ther involved in the tare of the B. and S. steam Faculty of Arts is open at the strike must return to work and Kwongchow for Heibow, The Hongkong University. Page 4. Hongkong resume its normal Empress of Japan and the Moor
Mesars. A. 5. Wazon and Co., condition, before it can be co-leazle definitely got away from Ltd., will close all their depart- silered that proof of freedom Jank Bay yesterday, so that yes For arrangements for dispensing from unlawfulness has been terday witnessed quite ao ap-
ments at I o'clock on Race Days.
furnished.
preciable movement in tonnage.
Bee paze 4. There were two arrivals in portw of the Yakon" is the picture At the Kowloon Theatre “The the conditions offered by the ship-owners (of which a copy the J.C.J.L. liner. Tiisondari, to-day, the most interesting being
|attraction.—Page 12. is appended and await the which brought 234 Asistic sailore
Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw award of the arbitrators, the and firemen for the other ships of of ladies bats suitable for
are advertising a special display Governor will cancel the pro-the Company in harbour. The clamation closing the Union. new arrivals are Filipinos.
MARSHAL LYAUTY BANQUETTED. French ex-Premier on Need of Anglo-French Co-operation.
Paris, February 15. The Colonial Institue gare a banquet in honour of Marshal Lyauty, the Frenen High Commissioner in Morocco, cader whose administration Murocco is enjoying perfect peace and unexampled commented upon. The Times urges the replacement of Mr. Montagu. If all come back to work first on prosperity.
j by a statesman of stronger fibre.
Nationalist Leader Sentenced.
Bombay, February 15,
The Nationalist leader. C. R. Das, has been sentenced to six
The former Premier, M. Leygues, who occupied the chair de- livered a speech stating that France will remain true to ber tradi- tional policy in Islamic countries. The solution of the Islamic problem lies in Franco-British co-operation, which is the keystone of months' imprisonment. world peace. France and Britain must act together towards a cessation of the Tarco-Greek war and seek a means of reconciling the belligerents in their conflicting interests. Turkey is yet to play an important part provided she resolutely enters the path of reform under the advice of ber true friends, notably France's, and gives ethnical minorities fall protection,
In conclusion, M. Leygues said that Turkey did wrong in the past, but peace was being re-established. She, like other nations, is entitled to independence and sovereignty. The Khalifat must be "free in a free Constantinople.---Haros.
CARGO PILFERAGE.
Effective Action.
London, February 15.
GERMAN TRADE RECOVERY IN THE FAR EAST.
Until news is received from
Races-Part 3.
The Owners' Scale.
The N.Y.K. notify consigna, **At the suggestion of the Canton in reply to the Govern of cargo per the Iyo Haru thất Not Due to Official Laxity on Britain's Part.
Governor, the ship-owner are, wiflruent's latest offer there little cargo for this port is being carried London, February 15, ing to reinstate their former offer of note to be added to what has on to Shangbai, Page 5. Thompson, on behalf of the Board of Trade, said he was aware that from the day on which the seamen
In the House of Commons, replying to a question, Mr. Mitchell-of increased wages to take effect already been stated.
The "D.A.J." Stand at the German trade in China and the Far East was showing signs of return to work.
Race Course is again being The Arbitration Board, This scale of
(arranged for this year and friends recovery, but he did not think this was attributable to lack of official wages is merely a temporary seale The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, are invited to attend.-Page 4. aid being given to British trade. It was impossible, at present to pending arbitration and is on a Secretary for Chinese Affairs, The Hongkong Shareholders' undertake the expense of additional staff.
account to be taken as a basis from writes us to the effect Association announce that during which the arbitrators will work, that, so far as he is aware, Race Days the offices of the Addition to or subtraction from there is no authority for the Association will be "open until it are alike within the sole discre statement that the Chief Justice noon daily.—Page 4. tion of the arbitrators. The scale (Sir William Rees Davies) wil A Britisher desires position as offered is repeated below:
act as Chairman on the Board of book.kaepar-Page 4. Chinese River Sten.
arbitration is connection with the
INSURANCEJ COMPANY'S FAILURE. Stream of Winding-up Petitions, It is authoritatively stated that the pilferage of goods in transit by seagoing vessels as stated in a cable of the 4th. inst. is now
London, February 15. diminishing, particularly at Liverpool, in consequence of the effective cabled yesterday, the City Equitable Associated Company, which Other Chinese Stea-
Consequent upon the Equitable Insurance Co's winding up as action of theshipping companies and the altered conditions after the war was formed in July under the former's auspices, is presenting & An international gang is reported to have previously conducted petition for winding up. Similar petitions have been presented by the operations, especially in the Far East, but the risk has been the Greater Britain Insurance Corporation and the City of London made too great for the thieves and receivers.
Insurance Company.
WIRTH CABINET'S NEW LEASE OF LIFE.
Setback for Hugo Stinnes.
Berlin, February 15.
Dr. Wirth's Government has obtained afresh lease of life as the
[The previous cable stated :-The report of the Pilferage Com ruittee appointed by the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom? states that in the year after the armistice the claims paid by ship- owners exceeded the pre-war payment average by twentyfold. It deplores the lake-warmness of the police in assisting in the detection of thieves and the tracing of receivers. The report recommends & greater use of tallies, closer watching, restriction of access to the Cargo holds of ships while in pork and that the authorities should result of a keenly awaited debate upon various censure mations accept full responsibility for all cargo not removed from the transit strike, which ended in a vote of confidence by 230 to 185.
selating ostensibly to the Government's handling of the railway sheds within seventy-two hours of landing.]
The vote is regarded as a setback for the industrial magnate Stinnes.
HOLLAND TO CONTINUE REPRESENTATION AT THE
Hague, February 15.
OPENING OF THE PERMANENTINTERNATIONAL COURT,
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Dutch Foreign Minister's Address.
The Hague, February 15.
VATICAN.
It was a concrete having manifestation of international The Chamber, by 43 votes to 27. rejected a Socialist motion conscience, said the Datch Foreign Minister in welcoming the designed to suppress Dutch representation at the Vatican, and Fermanent Court of International Justice, which was formally open-parsed, by 71 votes to 4, the Foreign Ministry's estimates.
ed in the Palace of Peace with considerable pomp and splendour.
Members of the Dutób Royal Family and Government, representatives of the League of Nations, the International Labour Bureau, high officials, and diplomats were present when the Judges, attired in rich robes, took the oath. The city, was gaily decorated.
SIAMESE LOAN A SUCCESS, ** |
London, February 15. The Blamess loan has closed. It was an immediate success.
MEXICAN OFFICERS EXECUTED FOR REBELLION.
Mexico City, February 15, General Antonio Pa zand Captain Lugardo Perez of the Federal Ármy were sxecuted at Chihuahus after conviction for rebellion.
SWEDISH RELIEF FOR RUSSIAN FAMINE,
Stockholm, February 15. Parliament has voted a million kroner for famine relist in Husein,
aners up to 1,000 Canton, Hongkong
D. W. Tas
25 per cenf. strike.
A Canton Denial. Our Canton correspondent
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar
The Weather.
25 per cent. states that, in reply to a query by on demand to-day was 26. 5996.
a police official regarding the surrendering of arms, the officials Co. steamers... Lo per cent of the Seamen's Strike Head-
Macao Steam-boat
Other British Cora
panies Biver Stea. ms, taking the scate of Canton, Hongkong & Macao Steam-boat Co. "as base
2 p.m. Barometer:——29.92′ Tem- perature63. Humidity-71.
Lighting-Up Time,/ Lighting-up time to-day 621
quarters deny that the OLMUR have been carrying arms. They state that other Chinese' have probably been impersonating the p.ro. strikers.
Coolle Pay Reduced.
15 per cent. A wise move yesterday was the for an increase of 30% and 25% 12 per cent. reduction of the handsome pay be was offered, which today's scale of
7 per cent. ing' given to the strike-breaking pay almost corresponds te.
Coasting steamers Java Lines Pacific Lines.....
per cent. coolies. Since they started work a Tho coolies looked like taking te European Lines 73 per cent. week ago, the coolies, many of the reduction unkindly and at 7 Australian Lines...... 10 per cent. whom are of poor physique, have a.. yesterday, when the Police - Onus on the Men. been paid $1.50 a day and food compound has usually been crowd. It now remains to be seen (one meal a day or 20 cents; armeed, no coolies attended. Enquires whether the seamen will accept companies gave two morals), Yes were made by detectives, and the the latest offer or not All terday notices were posted at the coolies pleaded that they were through the past few days they Police Stations to the effect that as afraid of the vengeance of their have claimed that the reinstate from yesterday the pay would be fellows; that they had been threaten~* ment of the Union must precede $1 per day for coolies working on ed, etc. They were sured thas the Government has now declared ing ashore, with the food allowance them still, sad in a little the discussion of other points, and ships and 80 cents for those wark- Police protection would
that if they do go back to work in both cases. This represent» | 2,000 Surned up.. The on the employers' temporary scale ed a big "reduction, but the charge as the and submit the whole of the out-pay was still good compared wish were. quila pand standing points to arbitration, prs-sizika mytes (about 50, cenia), sutier they can have their Union Bank, When the coolies struck whey annet tha