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THE LOSS OF THE "EGYPT”.
Board of Trade Enquiry.
THE EMPLOYMENT OF NATIVE CREWS.
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THE PALESTINE MANDATE.
Lord Balfour Describes it as a' Chom Jagse-
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Landan, July 24.
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the solemnity of the occasion for the League, which had accomplish- H. Viviani opened the proceedings, with a spach dwelling gon much that Parliaments were unable to achieve.
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FROM BENCH TO DOCK
LOCAL FIRMS CO-OPERATE.
Dismissed Subordinate's
Revenge.
The final sitting of the Council of the League of Natiger was held in public. In addition to Palestins Arabe, the Archbishop of NEPHEW OF EX-CIVIL GOVERFOR Canterbury and a number of Catholic prelates attended.
VIBERICA TEIKN
Stated to be an ex-District Lord Balfour spoke emphasising the necessity of the Lea nephew of an ex-Civil Governor Magistrate of Kwangtung sod activities. He said that Palestine was settled as far as the League concerned The trifling delay arising from the Italia minis- terial crisis would not have the slightest affect upon the Maddatas for Palestine and Syria.
League Gives Its Assent.
London, July The Board of Trade enquiry into the loss of the P. & O. liner Egypt opened to-day at the Royal Courts of Justice. Mr. Butler Kapinall, K.C., Wreck Commissioner, prasided.
The Solicitor General, Mr. Leslie Scots, representing the Boarded f Trade, pointed out that the colliding French steamer, the Beine, as not represented and he would not ask the Court to decide the onsibility for the collision so far as the Seine was concerned. He dded that the gravest task of the Court would be to consider bow, With mich large boat accommodation and so faw passengers, such a Sérions loss of life occurred. It was also important to ascertain the Sgypt's speed at the time of the collision and whether precactions Pere taken to prevent confusion.
on July 29:h.
£ Replotou question on behalf of the Amalgamated Morine |
COUNTY CRICKET.
Some Low Scoring,
Later.
London, July 14. Workers' Union, St F.B.S. Notley said the anese and Lascats At Darby, the home county defend Worster by an lauluks Were not submitted to a langurga tegi Most of them understood and 77 runs. In their second innious Worcester were disrofsted for orgers and most of the officers had a knowledge of Hindustani. He 46. Bestwick capturing eight wickets for 19. contended that they were quite as good as British sailors. He had At Portsmouth, Middlesex defeated Hants by an innings and been in many tight corners and could not wish for better men thao 150 runs. Hants were dismissed in their second innings for 33, Haig the Lascars and Goanese. He had rarely, if ever heard of Lascats securing five wickets for 15 and Durston five for 18.
howing funk.
At Swansea, Lancashire defeated Glamorgan by an innings and 147 runs.
In their Erat ignings Glamorgan ware dismissed for 43, Cook capturing Sva wickets for 13 and Parkin five for 25 A At Southend, Esser defaated Northants by ten wiekeis.
Captain Ramm, this P. & 0. Company's Docks Superintendent, aid the crew knew their place in the boats, bu; it was probable that bwing to the sudden; list the msa wote unable to get to their propat boats. The native trow were paid almost as much as whitos. Capt Ramm refused to say that British asli ze ware boat for responsible positions at manning the"boats.
The well-known counsel. Mr. Backrill, informed the Court in the afternoon, that the India Ofer bad instructed him to represent the native grew.
DR. RATHENAU'S ASSASSINS.
Flower-Beatrewn Grave. :
Berlin, July 24.
Kern and Fischer, the murderers of Dr. Rathenau, were buried
Capt. Ramm, re-examined, asid be fancied the main reason for the employment of natives wen that they were better suited in one grava at Saalect Cemetery. The coins, covered with to the Eastern trade and worked better than Britahers, flowers, were borne to the graveyard by students and ex-members of Captain Collier, who had been ill since the collision, was allowed the Navy. A wreath bearing the monarchical colours was sent by sp testify while seated. Faid he first saw the Seine blurred by the members of the former Ehrhardt Brigade.
t when 300 feet distant. At the time of the impact the Egypt was mating three knots.
Theoquiry was adjourned.
COMMUNIST, DEMONSTRATION IN GERMANY.
they both resided.
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Dairy Farm Lane Craw- ford's and Hongkong Hotel.
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A result of this arrange
jup-to-date stores at the Peak
MORE SHIPPING TROUBLE.
Cargo Boat Dispute.
minimum for the settlement of any agree seat nader section 6.
EDINBURGH PROFESSORT
BESIGN.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Arising out of the recent trouble among the cargo-boat ownsen over a revision of the tariff, there STORIS FOR FEAK, REPULSE is now a further dispose and this
BAY AND KOWLOON.
morning a number of cargo-boala were not working. Local ship. We are authoritatively inform.ping will probably be afooted, of Canton, and to have been im-ed that, following the reent The dispute sarky in the yaar plicated in a plot by a dismissed acquisition of the undertaking of was, sokled by an arrangement subordinate, who, harboured, a fasers. William Powill, Lid, come to between two represent- | spirit of revenge, a sickly looking by Messrs Lane Crawford, Latires of the Chinese · Chamber and pang Chinese, dressed after in which latter concern the Dain of Commerce, two representatives
of the British Chamber of The Council of the League of Nations, at its closing stang shg laabion of the upper classes, Farm Ice and Cold Storage Co.,
| Commerce and the Hazbour MƐna- Mr. Leslie Scott declared that the six boats which were got formally assented to the Palestine Mandate, the terms of which were appeared in the Criminal Sessions Ltd., is the largest shareholder, a
this morning.
working arrangement has beenter. There were six conditions. sway were more than enough to take off everybody if there had generally in accord with the draf: cabled on 4th. February 1921.
The charge wa that of being entered into between the Dairy The first fire referred to hours; pean time to get them to their proper boats. I was clear that some, The chief alteration was in Art. XIV. The whole settlement of the concerned in the conspiracy to Farm Ice and Cold Storage Co, the sixth simply said that none perhaps many of the Indian crew, who early crowded the bosts, were question of the Holy Places is now left to the Commission, whose kidnap a fourteen-year-old boy, Ltd., and Mess. Lane Crawford, of the sbare conditions need state of terror. He suggested that the Court investigate the composition and functions are subject to the approval of the Council whose parents live in Caine Ltd, and the Hongkong Hotel "pply if people chose to muske ruth of the Indians' allegation that they were unaware where to find į The cable referred to stated that the Mandate was to secure the Road. Yesterday afternoon and Co. L.
separa`e contracts. No figures beir life jackets, and also whether there were sny difficulties of establishment or the Jewish national bome; nothing to be done likely other Chinese was sentenced to As
were mentioned throughout language in transmitting ordern. bnation would be to ascertain why particul.r man did not seem to rights; the privileges enjoyed by foreigners under Turkish rule to 10 years' imprisonment in con meat, the fatal Company. will boat people" want the employers
He concluded that his chief to prejudice the existing non-Jewish communities' civil or religious
Now, apparentis, the cargo- doction with the kidnapping. henceforth phain the whole of its ro sign a complete document of To'gone each to his particular bost at the time of the collision. abrogated definitely; equal rights to be provided for the nationals of
When the case was called this requirements in the matter of these stx conditions with the The President intimated that the enquiry wont be completed States which are members of the Lo N.; no discrimination falmorcing the Attorney-General dairy produce, cold storage suptides that sections 1 to 5 shall be
regard to merchandise and freedom of transit provided for, but banded to Me. Justice Woodplies and provisions from the Sir F.B.S. Notley, the P. & O. Company's Marine Superinten- power reserved to conclude a special Customs agreement with alle prosequei. Mr. F. C. Jenkin above coat ras, thas assuring to Tent, testified that the life-jackets on the Egypt were always kep: State which before the war was wholly included in Asiatic Turkey (instructed by Mr. M. E. Lo its cleutele a selection of in brackets in the ravennzura" cabins and those for the crew were or Arabia.]
asked laxve to address the Court and frozen produce superior to to see if forms with regard to A meeting is to be held to-night cept near tumor binde - were easily accessible. He and other
Had this case gune to trial, Mr. that which has beretofore been Tetiak Agnete Haya bafore her last voyage and found the
Jeatin thought it would have possible
agreements under section boats and everything wantsfachry. The crew were mustered and
been proved to the satisfaction of
6 can be drawn up. COVOI- bght to their Me and boat stations.
bis Lordship and the Jury that of the above arrangement, the
We understand that, as a resulting each engagement. bis oiient had been implicated in three coocenia will be in a posi his staged crune for the purposesion, due to the contralising of of securing from him a large sum cold storage plants, etc, to offer of money by the method off blackmailing.
the pobiic a more evenly distribut- ed and expeditions service than The prixoast, Counsel COD: heretofore, in view of the fact that
Threa professora, Sir Ludovic tinued, was the nephow Cheung Kar-fang, who in 1919 Storage Co., Ltd., and Messrs University for 30 years; Mr. the Dairy Farm Ice and Cold Grant, who occupied the chair of Public Law &t Edinburgh was Civil Governor of Canton. Lane Crawford, Ltd.. will conduct Robert Wallace, professor of agri- Prisoner was the Üvil Governor's { private secrstaty.-
Political Hotel, the Repulse Bay Flotel, culture since 1885; and Mr. John troubles drove both uncle and and even as the 25 Penin-insuses, professor of convey- rephew out of office and a Hotel - Kowloon,
ancing since 1900, have rengued. November, 1920, they came to Hongkong. They purchased With the support of the estab No. 26. Bonham Road, woere lishments under the n anagement of the Hotel Company, the Dairy Accused was a man of standing Farm Company will be in and property, Mr. Jenkin went position to offer a greater selec ou, and just previous to his arrival tion of imported produce and in the Colons be was District delicacies of a perishable nature
The O.S.K. advise consignees Mazistrate of Kwangtung. No than has been possible in the that the Manila Mare hasarrived motive for hira to engineer the past.
From America-Page 4. kidnapping of
nextdoor Plans are now in course of A smoke social will be held neighbour's son could possibly be preparation whereby the Ice in, tbe "Essmu " Clab on suggested except gread and that, and Cold Storace Department Saturday.-Paze 4. to Mr. Jenn's wind, was un-of the Dairy Farm Company. The Admirst Line's President thinkable.
will be greatly enlarged Jackson from Maniku is discharg- The prisoner in yesterday's and improved; the old premises ingeargo at the Kowloon wharfs. Case, Chan Kwai-sang, was the at East Point will be demolished |--Page 4. main instrument in what Counsel and a now building erected; new, To-night witnesses the farewell thought would have been up-to-date machinery and plant performance of the California established as a plot to secure for refrigeration and the mang- Glee Club-Pago 4. from the man at present in the facture of ice have already been The Dairy Farm sivertine fresh dock and from the ex-Civil ordered which, when installed. I cream and batter.--Paze 7. Governor a large sum of money will ensure a greatly enlarged "Every W man" is coming to by accusing prisonor of complicity output of ice of superior quality; Hongkong shortly.-Pave 7. in the charge of kidnapping. and cold storage facilities soffi- J. T. Shaw apBounces a big
The motive for making the cient to meet any and all demands clearance sale for July 31st- *false charge would be found in that may be made upon it.
Page 7. the fact that at one time Chan It is the intention of the | Kwai-sang was a person holding management to have the naw a miner post in the Goverment plant in working order before the service in Chirs and his dismis-oert hot season, at which time an sal was brought about by the man Ice Cream Department abould be before the Court to-day, who held in full operation, capable of sup- a superior post.
plying the wholesale na well as A further motive, continued the retail trade, including ship Counsel, would be found in a letter ping. received by accused is October 1921, nine days after the kinap-| ---- ping, in which it was stated that Chan was moved by spirit been in gaol for two months. of revenge and that unless Ball was refused. He was a sick
The Neuyo Y, K. advise can- prisoner found and brought to a man
and through his sojourn signees that the Borneo Maru Gamed address in Macao $50,000, he had been attended by the bas arrived from. Japan-Page 5. more effective steps would be prison doc or and his The .. Robert Dollar bas taken to embarrass him.
own medical adviser. He had arrived from New York and con- It was significant, said Counsel, also been
to pat
& great signees are given the agual notion that the kidnapping having taken deal of expense in briefing on page 5. place on Oct. 8th. prisoner was Counsel and engaging "solicitors The Indo-Chins Company ad implicated almost at once by and it was a matter of regret that verties the sailing of the sa letters sent to the unfortunate there was no redress for the suf-Kuissog on July 28.—Page 3. parents of this more unfortunate tering that had been his lot.
B. Moutrie and Co. advertise boy. Accused had remained On behalf of bis client and bis new Victor Records-Page 2. throughout, until the day of bis solicitors. Mr. Jenkin conelu ed could be found at all times by sad Mrs. Chan Son would soon arrest, at bis residence, where be his address hy trusting that Mr.
LISTEN! bave their son returned to them, In the Police Court proceed-the son of the benefit of whose
Advertising, more
than ans witness, a broker, stated that they ings, Counsel went 00, -one company
Bud affection other single factor, cuts down prisoner was actually at Macao for so long a period. With ra
had: been deprived vedless delay in retail turnover. bad certain negotiations in coo-money from prisoner or the ex-| on May 3rd, 1921, and that belgard to the plot to secure sums of nection with the kidnapping of Civil Governor, Counsel had no the boy. Mr. Jenkin thought intention of implicating Mr. or it would bave been establish- Mrs, Chan Son or anybody con-
that broker was nected with them in the matter. mistaken. He could bring avid- In discharging accused, bis ence, the veracity of which it Lordship said that on the would be difficult to oballenge, evidence he thought the Magis that this man during the month trate had no option but to com
CABLE COMPANIES' JUBILEE.
Duke of York's Tribute.
London, July 24.
The jubilee of the Eastem Associated Cable Companies was celebrated by a most elaborate programme of festivities in the Botanic Gardens, R-gant's Park, including a banquet at which Sir Joho Denison Pender, presided. The company numbered seven bundred, amongst whom were H.R.H. the Duke of York, Sir Rober Borns (representing the Government) and Ambassadors of the countries covered by the Eastern system.
The Duke of York, proposing the toast of "Submarine cele graphy." described the Cmpanies as a prodigious tribute to the faith, courage and business ability of founders. Referring to the growth of the Company under ita present Chairman, the Duke of York med. tioned, as an astounding fact, that, despite the uncertainty of the itimos, 28,000 miles of Bw cable kid buen laid :ace the Armistice. and be recalled, as a demonstration of the possiblities in the apsed of transmission, the fact that the result of the Derby reached Fydney,and Lima 9 minutes after the conclusion of the race.
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PRINTING STRIKE SPREADS.
Union's Reply to Allegation of Mala Fides.
Lordon. July 24. The printer's trike spread during the week-end to Coventry, Scarbrough, Nottingham. Pişmouth, Manchester, and Hull.
The Typographical Association, in a statement replying to the
Collision with Students.
Berlin July 24. A Communist demonstration at Klausenthal resulted in a collision with students, whose clubrooms were raided, furniture and monarchical emblems destroyed. One Communis: killed.
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INDEPENDENCE OF THE RHINELAND.
Voted for by 360 Communes.
Aix-la-Chapelle, July 24. A congress at which 360 communes were represented passed unanimous resolution in favour of the independenceof the Rbineland
GERMAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Increases of Pay.
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Berlin, July 24. All Government employees are to receive increases of pay equivalent to 24 per cent from July 1, and 34 per cent from August 1.
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BRITISH OIL CO. TO OPERATE IN MACEDONIA
Greek Government Grants Full Rights.
Athens, July 24. The Government has granted the Anglo-Penian Oil Compat accusation of breath of faith, says that it submitted the decision of the petroleum rights throughout Macedonia. the Industrial Coort to a ballot with a strong recommendation for coceptance, because the rules of the Association lay down that no agreement is valid unless approved by the member«,
Masters' Federation Anticipate Resumption.
London, July 24.
A statement issued by the Federation of Master Printers and the newspaper Society declares that the reduction of wages is în ac erdance with the award of the Industrial Court made at the week. end and accepled by a number of centres 24 wida apart Hastings and fall. where the printers are working. The Federation anticipate that many mors will resume when they réglise the facts of the situation.
SILK MANUFACTURERS' PROTECTIONIST
PROPOSAL.
Board of Trade President and Deputation.
London. July 24. In the Home of Commons, in reply to questions, Mr. Baldwin, President of the Board of Trade, said that he had not agreed to ceive a deputation of the silk trade, which is applying for a duty of
118 per cent onimported silks.
WAR DEBTS,
Britain Not Offered to Cancel French Obligations.
London, July 24
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
WORLD'S TEA REQUIREMENTS.
the police.
London, July 24. Presiding at the annual meeting of the Indiaz Tea. Associa- tion, Mr. Gerald Kingsley stated that the Association's enquiries showed that there was no indication of any tes producing country resorting to coarse placking, and therefore, the aggregate crops were unlikely to be abnormal. According to estimates they would be certainly less than the average of the erops from 1915-19 Inclu- rive. If the estimateg were correct and the world's consumption re- mained the same as last year, it meant that twelve months bence they would start a new sesson with a very nach smaller stock shan at The Vice Chairman, Mr. W. A. Bain, stated that he gathered that the Ceylon, erop was unlikely to exceed 171,000,200 pounds, Java and Sumatra 89,000,000, and China 10,000,000, so allowing an Indian crop of 230,000,000. The total output would be 600,000,000 pounds against a total world requirement of 640,000,000 toed that €50,000,000
present.
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AUSTRALIAN COAL FOR AMERICA.
San Francisco, July 21.
the Hours of Commons, in reply to questions, Sir Robert
core of vessels have bean chartered to bring coal from said that the Government had not offered to excuse France | Australia. Shipowners report that the chartering of vessels fór cos) Britain provided that German reparatious claims were has made it dificult to obtain fomsge for the Karth West wheat
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There is a negliges dance st the Kowloon Theatre to-night- Page 12.
At the Star Theatre, Ebal Clayton is being screeped in
Vicky Van"-Page 12
Anderson's advertise the a British Collard and Collard {piano-Page 4.
Mae Murray is to be seen at the World Theatre to-night in
'A-BC of Love.”