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THE BREACH IN THE ENGINEERING RANKS.
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鑒九十月五英格言· FRIDAY MAY 19, 1922. 日三十弍月四
PRINCE IN JAPAN.
CANTON STRIKES.
LAUNCH STRIKE.
Essential Services Maintained.
A. E. U. Refuses Court of Inquiry's Finding.
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Loaon, May 18.
The A.EU. has broken away from the other unions and declined to proceed with negotiations on the basis of Sir William Mackenzie's report.
Pictures in To-morrow's "Telegraph."
Tailors, Masons and Carpenters.
·TO-DAY'S MEETING OF OWNERS.
BIGLE DOPY : 10° CTR,
590 PER ANNUME
PUMPS
ANDERSEN ME YES
NO `GENERAL STRIKE.
Chan Ping-sang Incident Closes
MODERN FASHIONS.
**An Invention of the Devil."
Special interest will attach to Owing to the high cost of living.] the picture page in to-morrow's the tailors for European, clothing issue of the Telegraph from the in Canton have demanded an fact that it will contain ilustra increase of wages. Not having The report of Sir William Mackenzia, who conducted the official tions of the visit of E.R.H. the received satisfäqtion from their
alone is in a position to judge the necessity of overtime and mustjes of the big fire at the Imperial yesterday. be free to exercise discretion up to the limit of thirty hours in four Hotel, Tokyo, which occurred The ions and carpenters of weeks. The management is also entitled to decide whether any during the Prince's visit and in Canton went on strike yester proposed change is working conditions is urgent and must be en- which several members of his day. They are holding a meeting forced immediately, but subject thereto declares the desirability of staff lost their belongings.
In their club for an immediate prior consultation.
The pictures of the Prince will settlement of their request. Sir William Mackenzie made other suggestions, but is of the be three in number. In ons H.R.H.
The street sweepers of opinion the matter is one in which no agreement can wholly take is shown immediately on landing Canton recently petitioned the the place of mutual good sense, goodwill and appreciation of each at Yokohama, in naval uniform; Health Department for a grant of
in another, he is seen netting an increase in wages. It is report- Other Union's to Continue Negotiations.
ducks at the Hams Detached ed that there are more than 700 of Palace, this being the first picture these labourers in the employment "Contrary to sxpectations, the prospects of an early settlement over taken for publication of this of the city government of of the engineering dispute have been seriously set-back." This is ancient *port: whilst the third the opening sentence of a statement of the Employers Federation, shows thousands of Japan Suo- which says that its new proposals go beyond the finding of the court day School children greeting the of enquiry in the anions' favour.
enquiry into the engineering dispute, holds that the management] Prince of Wales to Japan, as wall j employers, they went on strik® Colony are on strike. We were{position to announce that ii basļon Monday. "Modern fashionsTM
other's difficulties.)
Later,
The unions other than the A.E.L. adjourned to consider the matter sectionally, and will re-confer with the employers on the 20th inst.
BOTTOMLEY ON TRIAL.
Besides number of pictures
of the Ere at the Imperial Hotel. the page will contain a photo- graph of Capt. T. A. Mitchell who has just left Hongkong after over 30 years' service with the Indo-China Stam Navigation
them are receiving $7 a month.
We stated yestamby, that the A Telegraph reporter yesterday. threat of a general strike in pon- had a talk with the Rev Father veqasics of the deportation of Banchi on the alleged immodesty Chan Ping-mang, the Ex-Presitant of modern fashions, to which the of the Seamen's Union, was re-flatter made reference in a sermon The taunch workers of the ceding, and we are to-day in a at the Roman Catholic Cathedral able to announce yesterday after
practically disappeared.
declared" Father Banchi, ̄**** azo had been proceeding between the tang Telegraph called at the office of the Devil, who sees in them a acos that the negotiations which representative of the Hong-nothing more than an lavention Guild representatives and the of the Chinese Seaman's Un'o way of sostaring souls and pro-
of the dalegetes
Hongkong this morning and interviewed the ducing antold miseries in this General Chamber of Commerce Chief Becretary, who stated that world." bad fallen through, owing to the talegram was received from Asked if his denunciation had Guild.men standing firm for the Chan yesterday afternoon, advisany special reference to Hong- concession of their fáll demanda. When the Guild delegates left the the officials here to speak to kong. Father Banchi said: conference room yesterday they make
the men urging them not toWhen I preached on the in- intimated that a strike might be trouble. The members of the fashions. I was speaking in #by farther strike modesty of modern famiains possible at any time, and after Union ware quite willing to general way, withons parti- six o'clock last evening the fall in with Chan's wishes and, cularly having Hongkong in my launches in the harbour one therefore, the matter of strike mind. It is a sacrilege to come by one stopped moving. Bathing had been dropped. Chan was to the Communion table not
Princein front of the Akasaks SHANGHAI THEATRES, picnics were hurriedly cancelled staying in Canton and, said the modestly dressed. I do not say Palace.
just before that time and the Chief Secretary, some of the that this has been the case in Colony awoke this morning to official here were going up to this Cathedral, but it is well that The Lyceum Condemned. find that, apart from age or two see him. It was fully anticipated I should speak on it. I hope that (From Our Own Correspondent.) essential services, there were that there would be ao further I shall never see in Hongkong
steam launches or motor "boats talk of a strike. Shaogbai, May 19.
what has happened in other coun- to be bad. The Council has condamned the
Questioned regarding the tries where ladies go about im- Lyceum Theatre a. unsafe and
The touch workers have all Union's attitude to the present modestly attired. There is a has ordered is to be closed to the come ashore and this morning a strike of launch workers, the tendency to reach an improper public, after being for forty years large number of them left by the Chief Secretary, said that it was limit in following the dictates of home of the Amateur early train for hiase territory matter which had nothing what-modern fashion. As I said, it in Dramatic Club.
where, at one of the small towns ever to do with his Gold." They an invention of the Devil.” No Smoking.
on the way to Canton, plenty of would, of c arse, not allow any of The interviewer asked:- Will matsbed accommodation has their members to man launches; you tell me how Isdies should The Council has decided to bar been provided. In the meantime in fact, he thought that no dress!" smoking in all theatres.
Racehorses, Champagne, Fountain Pens and Electioneering Company, and a group in which London, May 18. are Captain Mitchell and his The trial of Mr. Horatio Bottomley opened at the Old Bailey to-cook. carpenter and quarter day before Mr. Justice Salter. The indictment consists of twenty-master who served continuously four counts, charging the accused with frandulent conversion, with him for over 22 years, between May, 1918, and June, 1920. Mr. Bottomley was allowed to sit at the solicitors' table, an he is conducting his own case.
The prosecutor, Mr. Travers tiumphreys, declared that the prosecution was traced to Mr. Bottomley's use from the Victory Bond- Club Account of £38,320 in cash, in addition to 100,000 bonds sold,
COMPANY REPORT.
for £85,000, all of which was used by Mr. Bottomley, none being The "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd repaid Counsel alleged that the monies drawn were used for pur- poses like the upkeep of racehorses, the purchase of newspapers and champague, John Bull shares in the German submarine Deutschland.| The report to be presented to financing the makers of John Bull fountain-pens, and electionsering.jabareho.ders at the twenty-fourth Eighty-three thousand people had written reclaiming their money ordinary annual meeting of the since the affairs went into the bands of the Receiver.
Star Ferry Company. Ltd. to be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson & Co. Ltd., on Tuesday, 23rd, reads:
The nett earnings of the boats after paying
working expenses, amounted to $156,265.- 19, as against $135,634.83 the previous year.
SOME PROGRESS AT GENOA.
Temporary Non-Aggression Pact Adopted,
Genos. May 18.
Plenary political commission unanimously adopted the temporary non-aggression pact in the form of a resolution by which each State engages to respect its terras.
The United States, replying regarding the Russian Tairs com- mission, reserves its decision until the situation is clearer.
Japano-Russian Arrangement.
Genoa, May 18.
In a passage-at-arms about the doings in the Far Eastern Republic, Baron Hayashi brought out the point that the truce shall apply to Asis as well as Europe as stringently as the cir- cumstances permit, M. Chicherin undertaking that the compac shall be a reciprocal engagement in respect of all Russian frontiers.
اله .
The amount at credit of Proft sad Loss account, after paying for repairs and a bonus to Super intendent Engineer on retire- ment, allowing for Directors' and Auditor's fees and depreciation and placing $10,000 to cradit of Accident Fund including $3.937.60 brought forward, is $154,619.41. which, with the approval of Shareholders, it is proposed to appropriate as follows-To pay a Dividend of $2.00. £80.000; To pay Bonus of $1.00, $1 1,000: To carry forward, $34.619.41
Accounts. As the request of the Auditor, depreciation is writ- ten off through the Profit and Loss A/c, and not dealt with in the Report as in previous years.
Directors. In accordance with Mr. Collins and Mr. de Valera conferred for some hours privately, the Articles of Association Hoa. and the Pesce Committee met again. Furthermore, the Northern Mr. A. O. Lang retires but being Nationalists this morning attended a gathering of pro- Fresty and eligible offers himself for re- republican leaders. Military officers of both sides were also present, election.
IRISH DISCUSSIONS RESUMED.
All-Round Activity.
London, May 18. There have been farther important peace moves in Dublin to day, the outcome which was that the debate in Dail Eireson on the unsuccessful Prace Committee's report was adjourned.
THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.
Lancashire Going Ahead.
London, May 18..
At Manchester, Lancashire defeated Northants by nine wickets. Cook,capturing four wickets for 37 and four for 6, while in the losers* second innings Parkin took six for 31.
"At Swanses, Sussex defeated Glamorgan by an innings and 48 rans. For the winners Cox captured four wickets for 27 and six for 54 and Tate five for 28 and four for 49. The Sussex batsman Bowley scored 110 not out. For Glamorgan Nash took nine wickets for 93.
BOKHARA ANTI-BOLSHEVIST MOVEMENT. Russian Reinforcements Said to be on the Way.
Teheran, May 18.
Khorasan states that Russian reinforcements from the Caspian re moving along the Transcaspian Railway to deal with Enver Pasha's anti-Bolshevist movement in Bokhara.
IMPROVED PROSPECT IN COTTON DISPUTE.
Conference To-day.
London, May 18,
Auditor. The accounts have been audited by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.C.A. Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.C.A offers himself for re-election.
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negotiations have stopped, al-Chinese would be willing to work i Father Banchi confessed that though the Secr tary for Chinesejon launches until the men on he could not himself tell how Affairs told a Telegraph majstrike had gained their object.
SIR EDWARD PEARCE.to-day that his office WIL
Decorated by Chinese Government,
endeavouring to keep in touch with both parties to the dispute.
|fomale attire should be fashioned so se to comply with the require- ments of the Roman Catholio |Church. He, however, offered a Kowloon Ferry Kept Going. Launch Owners Meet To-Day, suggestion that dresses might be less low at the neck than they As Kowloon, residents went (From Our Own Correspondent.) home aftar five o'clock last even
A general meeting of the are xi present Hlaunch-owning members of the "Of course, I know that the Shanghai, May 19. The Chinese Government basing they found that a notice had Hongkong General Chamber of observances of modern social lifs talled for to-and its usages have a great deal awarded the 4th Grade of the that in view of the probability of day at noon, when the Cham- to do with the present-day
been posted up on the pier etating Commerce was Order of Chisha to Sir Edward strike the usual ferry services her's delegates, Mosers. G. M. tendency in fashions" Father Pearce.
WAR MEDALS.
Presentation to the Grenadiers.
of the 102nd. K.E.O.:
At
And I know
might be discontinued for a few Young and E. P. White, reported Banchi continded. bours this morping, Fortunately, what had transpired at the con- also that it will be hard to call the Naval Authorities came to the ference yesterday. following upon the ladies to make pärsonal rescue and as early as six o'clock which the meeting proceeded to sacrifices in this direction, but there was a curtailed service of discuss questions of policy in the these sacrifices are demanded by the Catholic Church and I was boats running under the guidance present emergency.
of the conclusion of navel ratings. All through the
the quite within my doty in com- maraing the service was main.meeting a statement was made to batting this evil when I preach- On Tuesday morning. His Ex.ained at fairly regular intervals, press representatives by the ed the sermon."
Chairman of the Chamber, the Asked if he could say whether boats constantly going backwards cellency The Governor presented and forwards. There was nothing Hon Mr. A. Lang, who stated dresses worn by Hongkong ladies about 160 War Medals to Officers, but praise to be heard for the that the meeting was of opinion ware immodest, Father Bacchi Non-commissioned Officers and manner in which the naval men that the majority of launchmen said that no instances had yet men
managed things.
were unaware of the offers whieb{coms to his notice to call for had been made by the owners. special remark, but, if there were Grenadiers.
The Battalion was formed up Owing to the very fow naval | Many launch owners knew for-jany, he hoped that the ladies on the parade ground, and, after craff in port it has not been fact that their crews did not know concerned would benefit by his the ceremony, His Excellency possible to apare a great many why they are striking and were sermon. the Governor, accompanied by men. The Titania, Durban, perfectly satisfied with their pre- Major-General Sir John 8. Fow-] Carlisle and two sloops comprise sent wages. It was falt that the ler, K.C.M.GU.B.0.8.0., and all His Majesty's boats in port at Guild had kept the men in the Staff and the Commanding Officer the moment and therefore the use dark and bad advised them to (Lieutenant Colonel W. B. of Naval men has had to be re-strike without telling them Roberts, D.9.0.) Inspected the stricted to essential service. The of the offere made. It Battalion.
Dairy Farm Company, which has was therefore proposed to try The Battalion then marched to transportice and other produce to get together aa" many of
from Lai Chi-kok by launch, have‡th: launchmen is was possible On Tuesday evening next a been given enough men to form and, in conjunction with the Fox-trot competition will be held launch crew and thus the fresh Chinese Charober of Commerce, at the Kowloon Theatre.-P1894- food supplies of Kowloon and the to hold a meeting late this after- A Secretary is wanted.—Page 4. At the elections recently of City are assured.
noon for the purpose of explain- Flannels and shirtings Spalding guardians and coun-
The Mong Kok, Yaumati and ing to the men direct what was being offered at clearance pricem cillor four women officiated as other ferry BETVICAS ara at the real position. The different on Monday by J. T. Shaw.—Page pell clerks.
[suspended the Star Ferry being launch owners would help all 7.
the only one maintained. We they could in getting their men At the Coronet "The Penalty" learn that the Guild has allowed to attend.
past.
WOMEN AS POLL CLERES.
STRAITS LOAN.
Four Millions at 41⁄2 per cent.
London, May 18.
A Straits Settlements 41% per cent. loan of £1,900,000 at 95, redeemable 1935-45, is being underwritten.
THE TURKISH ATROCITIES.
Italy to Join Commission of Inquiry.
London, May 18. Italy has agreed to join the commission of enquiry respecting
Asia Minor.
NOTED U.S. METALLURGIST DEAD.
London, May 18 The death is announced of the eminent American metallurgist, The cotton outlook is more hopeful. The Operative Spinners Professor Henry Marion Howe, son of Mrs. Howe, author of the Amalgamation has decided to confer with the employers at Man-Battle Hymn of the Republic. ebester to-morrow with a view to a settlement.
FIRE AT INCURABLE'S HOSPITAL.
Many Victims.
Rome, May 18.
Fire has destroyed a ward of the Incurable Patients" Hospital of Bel Chast. Biztoen bodies have been racavered so far to
DIRECTORATE FOR SIR CHARLES ADDIS.
London, May 18. Bir Charles Addis has joined the Board of the Eastern Telegraph Company.
and Special Teen
the engine-room meu of Police That is the only thing we can
and tiovernment launches to redo at the moment," said Mr. main on duty provided that only Lang.
And there the matter rested at ordinary governmental duties are performed. No towing or trans-the time we went to press. portation of goods will be allowed
if the engine-room men are to İremain.
Summary Court Incident.
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News in To-day's New Advertisements'
Howe Scales ate advertised by Masste. Mustard and Company.
-Page 6.
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is being shown to-night, whilst at
the Kowloon Theatre Mary Pick-
fard is to be seen in "Capt. Kidd, Jnr.”—Page 12.
The Hotel Europe, Singapore,
| advertises tea and dinner dances. Passengers passing through should noth-Page 12.
**The Gilded Dream" is the To a slight degree the launch-itle of the picture being shown. The dock bands of these boats men's strike has been felt in the at the World Theatre to-night- are departmental employees and Summary Court, Oo Friday Paze 12... not affected by the strike decision mornings it is the custom of the All claims against the estálo Several of the big shipping firms, Court to fix the dates for the of the isla Mr. Len Obu Pak the Docks and others are keeping cases to be beard during the fol- should be sent to Mr. F. E. Nash, some of their launches going by lowing week. Owing to the strike, solfaitor, forthwith.-Page &.. drawn from ships in port aud Akbar, who resides across the bathing ferries to Stonecutter's manning them with Europeans the Paine Judge's olerk, Mr. M. An amended nation regarding office staffs. Japanese shipping harbour, was unable to get to appears on pagë 4. companies have enough Japanese Court in time, and as a result it The as. Van Overstraten has sesmen and engineers to keep was not possible to get at the arrived and the J.C.J.L. give their bosts in use and, in spite of necessary papers, which were all consignees the usual notice on the general nature of the Chinese locked away After waiting page 5. lauchen's strike, there were few minutes, however, the Paisne quite a few steam craft to be seen Judge L. J. R. Wood) decided
To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the doraz otse
88 26.7.13/160.
on the harbour this morning! to carry on." His Honour an- Whilst the strike is undoubtedly nouuced the difficulty they were causing inconvenience to the in this morning and then proceed-demand today Chinese públic sad, if prolonged,ed to fix the dates for hearing the will seriously interfere with the osses on the list. The Court ap- trade of the port, thare is no fear Ipeared to be little inconvenienced that the majority of European and a few minutes after starting residents will feel much of it the Palane Judge's clerk arrived effects Everythin(a) Artazeed and the business of the Court mas