CANTH.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1961.
1. 13,400
THE CONFERENCE PROPOSALS.
Points of Agreement and Disagreement.
(Renter's Servise.})
E## #+BAXRD THURSDAY,
WATER METERS.
Chinese Protests.
Amongst the Chinese com.
AUGUST 10,
1922.
日入十月六
120 PER ANNURE
SEPOY CHARGED.
Alleged Case of Snatching.
DAY BY DAY.
A report made to the Pollos is to the affect that youterday mor ning, burglars entered the house off climbing the moafokding up to the a seaman din Square Street, by clothing and is mallary to the total value of 3168. A similar heft occorredat. No. 184. Bole.
ANO KONGSIKing, a loan of $250 and wood, Ra, bu salina fu thic and three, pieces of jewellery the value of which is unknown.
SUN DEPARTS.
SECRETLY LEAVES
CANTON-
[new Canton authorities. Hawiy appoisted officials have been pre- vanied from taking up their tanks, and the Canton authoriting "ars. openly-deded; at: Innak, for the
Gun Firing In Cääton. On the afternoon of the 20 says the Gastein Fimea: wfaw TiSA
Chi invviktigation it was discover. od that bad, men bad runbed into
Inimă from made shop." "In- to scare those unwelcomed discharged
A sepoy of the E.K.S. HÁHÁ, London, August 9. The difficulties of the conference which, in the early afternoon munity there is a wide spread ion of the RG.A.. stationed at of yesterday, it was feared might lead to a breakdown, are revealed feeling against the proposal of the | Kowloon, figured in a renewbie votániah, They stole money. Brought Dawa Bri by a French source, which states that Mr. Lloyd George, at a meet- Government to introduce the serious charge preferred by ing between M. M. Poincare and Theunis in the morning, agreed to the water meter system into the Chin Chinees wan, and board 1
With all his hopsitat si following French proposals: Bratly, the Reparations Commission shall se districts at the cost of the to Mr. R.E. Lindroll at the Folk
from the Northern Exped directly collect the 26 per cent, an sums received by Germany in forsats, and a number of meetings Court this morning. In evidert eign currency or an German exports, which are estimated to yield recently baki hays parsed resolu- the woman said thatthe shorte
kas decided at laus to 54.1,250,000,000 (gold); secondly, seisure of German Customs receipte, tions asking the Government that of water compelled her and ansöka
up his ineffisotna)· strumi a which are estimated at M.300,000,000 (gold); thirdly, control of the if such maters were installed the reset to draw their supply from
forces sharewood, Szia
It has been It was whilst returning home that State wines of Rohr and the forests on the left bank of the Rhine: work should be done at the cost nallahan the hillside at Yamat,
The accountant- of the Hing “larity, General Cộng but the British Government is strenuously opposing the proposal to of the Government.
(two parwins were årrasindā, re-establish Rbins Customs barrier and to establish a Customs pointed out that instead of spend-she encountered the Indian, who
ing so much money on the con brushed past her, and in doing so. Loong firm of importers and mod and his fellow Capornis struction of public roads which subched the earring from her exporter, of No. 394 Das Vous are in complate control of the who admitted that they were barrier round Rubs, concerning which M. Faincare is unbending.
No Meeting Yesterday.
cauld only beaeft the very few left ear. The time was shortly Road Cantral, has absconded with Bouth, Gen He Chung-chimen hans of the locksmiths, Uniós, Later. Contrary to arrangement, the Allied conference is not meeting who possess motor care such after 3 o'clock and where the a sum of $3,260, it was reported having bees defeated all along and, according to the rales of the should casso work from the to-day, in consequence of the protracted discussions of the expert same should be utilised for the alleged larceny took place was yesterday by the manager of the the line in his endeavour to gainį said valon, all its adminbera.
the
She gave chase to the Indian, the Lanng On Me, which states itat Son has lefs Canton. they entered the shop for the is nervous, fearing a breakdown of the Downing Street conference case where the shortage of water] Road, liebted only in a dim Way, Jase, in rep-rted by another firm, News has come through to-day|ist. of the 6th moon- and
is causing so many bardships.
A Chinese businessman, with who broke into a run but who that two visitors arrived at the Reuter's correspondent at Catton purpose af stopping the occupiers work. The proprietor whom we spoks on the subject was fetched up short near the shop at No 55 Boaham Strand telegraphs that un left Canton from
OD thewald that when the man entered The members of the Cabinet who had been on holiday are sum. Yesterday afternoon, said that the Chinese temple, by an Indian the other day, and immediately | vesterday afternoon moned post-hapte from abroad and from scotland for Cabinet Secretary for Chinese Afairs Bas} constable. The runaway fell dowo latter their departure it was die British gunboat, H.M.S. Moorhen,) his shop, they did not show any meeling to-morrow afternoon to consider the serious situation creatį negatived the proposal for a gon- just as he was being caught | covered that the safe had best bạt, that bis devtination was not proof of their being members of y
Marke depreciated 200, closing at 3,600.
Urgency Meeting of the Cabinet.
Later.
The defendant stated that he opened with a duplicate key and announced although it was pro- the union. They simply came in
bably Shangbei.
and seized:goil · bracelets, ear ed by the fact that no agreement is in sight at the conference. Iteral meeting of the Chinese cam-
On receipt of the above inför-rings and three hundred dollara în stated that grave decisions have to be taken, settling definitely what unity in connection with the went on a visit to a friend at a sum of $6.400 in mptes taken.
question. It is learned that Samshnipo and boarded thei
mation w- made enquiries here silver 'ösind, which they were- policy the country will follow.
The fall from the roof of Nas the office of the Colonist forced to abandon in their flight. It is learned that the Government consider unsound the policy public petition is being consider meter bus to return to Taimisat to make the moratorium dependent upon conditions which would, and the organizers of this are sui. He endeavoured to slight
mui-tani" rostering, received confirmation of the to send the two arrested men lo destroy the profuevity of Germany. The French raport that devising ways and means by from the bus in Nathan Read but 144 Des Voear Road Central {geretary and, later in the mern-Tha ̋police could do nothing but Mr. Lloyd Gange served to the seizure of German Customs receipts which sufficient number of lost bis balance and in doing so resulted in a is denien, til- the question of control of the State mines of Rubr/sienatories can be secured without | knocked against the woman who day recaived serious injuries.fact that Sun made his journey the station.
coming within the definition of also fell down. He did-aat steal The girl was removed by ambulto Hongkong last night by the
sace to Hospital. "public agitation" as disapproved anything. of by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
acd the forests of the Rhineland is still being considered.
The Allies Generally Against French Proposals.
Later.
The first report of the experts has been handed in. The Belgians agreed with the French regarding control of mines and forests, but all the Allies are against the French on all other points The ms- jority of the committee concluded that M. Poincare's proposed productive guarantees" would produce no extra cash whatever from Germany."
TYPHOON WARNING.
gunboat named.
Was
CHAMPION: STAIR- CLIMBER.
A remand was ordered to en
The Commodore's - Secretary, able sub-Inspector Field who is
Mr. A. R. Kaven. the architect, with whom we had also made in charge of the case." trace the conductor of the bus and secure report the theft of a gold watch enquiries, stated that he his evidence in regard to this valued at $50 from his bedroom authorized by the Commodore to at No 29A Keanady Road. The state that at Dr.Sun's own request, statement of the defendant.
occupant of No. 3 Saifes Terrace, passage was accorded him to Woman Who Has Lived in Six
Reigns. Hz. B. Petberam, has reported Hongkong by the gunboat Hoor- The telegram quoted below was CHINESE G-G. FOR NEW YORK. that a $10 note and three five
Of to Shanghai.. dollar notes were stolan from The Italiana and the Japanese_agree with British that control of
The Chinese Conuulata at Now (Fryhoose between the hours of We learn farther, that prior to se Staba mines and forests would not produos curb, and was uselasy zeosived by the American Can- agreed that the palate General, Hongkong," from Status 811 the Allies except-France."
Kiilate-General.
Mr. Chang the 9th. this morning-
Cyclone or typhoon N.E. af Ziang-ling, therefore, becomes
Consul-General-Beuter Luzon moving N. or N.N.E.
bed.
An Anerley woman celebrated her 105:h birthday last month.
She is Mr. F. M. A. Garroti,
cation had been made for passages the reign of TENAN
establishment of a Customs-line between the occupied area and the the Manila Observatory at 8.30 Yerk has been raised to à Con+11 p..ou the 8th. and 6 a.m. ön [154," Sun's “arrived here. spun the was born on July 6, 1817, in
rest of Germany and a Customs-line round Ruhr was undesirable, opining that there would be no real moratorium if it simply imposed equally oberous forms of payment instead of the present forms.
All except France felt that, should the necessity for any such guarantee arise, it would be much simpler to take over the normal German Castoras. All except France likewise opposed the taking over of a 60 per cent, share of the dye and other factories on the left hank of the Rhine, opining that these would produce no cash what- ever, while the German Government would have to buy out the *proprietors with fresh paper money, thus aggravating the currency
situation.
GORDON BENNETT BALLOON RACE. Uncle Sam the Winner.
Geneva, August 9.
The French pilot Bienaime, at first believed to have, woo the No formal meeting of the conference will take place till Friday Gordon Bennett Balloon Race (wee Earlier Cables), was besten by morning. Meanwhile the French, as well as the British. Cabinet the American balloon Uncle Sam. piloted by Honeywell, which Isnded east of Budapest, haring covered a distance of 1,060 will meet to consider the situation.
THE NEW ITALIAN CABINET. Premier's Appeal for Support.
Rome, August 9.
kilometres.
BRITISH CRUISER GROUNDS OFF
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Total Wreck Feared.
In the Chamber, Signor Facta said that the new Cabinet bad the same constitution and policy as its predecessor and the Budget
- St. John's (Now Foundland), Anrust 9. must be balanced by a strict reduction of all expenditure. The Gor-
The British cruiser Raleigh, the flagship of Amiral Pakenham, ernment was determined to stop all forms of violence. The State alone had the right to intervene, and he emphasised the necessity of grounded last night off Point Amour, probably resulting in a total measures for the reconstruction of Europe and for the problems of wreck All aboard were safely landed. Reparations and the inter-Allied debts, which could not be separat-)
ed. Aficial appeal for a vote of confidence evoked prolonged cheers from all parts, except the extreme Left.
U.S. AIR FORCE PLAN.
Vast Provision Recommended to Congress.
New York, August 9. According to the Philadelphia Public Ledger, Army and Navy experts bave drawn up a joint report to Congress recommending that a thousand aeroplanes be provided for the United States army in addition to 250 for the Navy.
The Army machines will be divided equally between the At- lantic and Pacific coasts, with reserves at strategic positions inland. The report estimates that 2,500 officers and 40,000 man will be required to man this Air Force.
TIBET AND INDIA.
Exchange of Cordial Greetings.
Simla, August 9. On completion of the telegraph line to Lhassa, the Dalai Lama bes sent an inaugural message to the Viceroy tendering his greetings 10 the King Emperor and the Viceroy, Cordially thanking the Gove ernment of India for its assistance in connection with the con- struction of the line, and fervently hoping that the line will serve to cement into a permanent bond the already existing friendship of the two countries and to increase inter-trade.
The Viceroy cordially replied.
18. COAL STRIKE.
Settlement in Sight.
Cleveland, August 9. The union leaders have virtually decided to conclude a settis- ment of the bituminous coal-strike with the operators. Messages from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois state that many other operators are also ready to negotiate on the basis of any agreement reached here.
AUSTRALIA'S PROSPECTS AS COTTON-GROWER,
EMPIRE EXHIBITION GUARANTEE FUND. Members of Lloyd's Swell Total by £100,000 to $1.150,000.
Lendas, August 10. The underwriting members of Lloyd's bare subscribed £100,000 to the Guarantee Fund of the Empire Exhibition, which now excreria £1,150,000.
SOVIET RUTHLESSNESS.
Sentences on Dissenters. --
Rigs. August 9. Other sentences ranged from ten to three years imprisonment (this message is supplementary to one sppearing among Earlier Cables);
PERSIAN DETACHMENT ATTACKED.
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Tribesmen Inflict Heavy LossƐs.
Sidla, August 9. A detachment of Persian troops was attacked near Sarkhun by tribesmen and forced to retreat, with heavy casualties.
EMPEROR OF ANNAM'S FRENCH TOUR.
Homeward-Bound.
Marseilles, August 9.
The Emperor of Annam has arrived on his way home. He was received by the Major.
JAPANESE ADMIRALS VISIT FRANCE.
Marsailles, August 9. The Japanese Admirala Tolka zad Kiyokaru have arrived
their way to Paris.
EXTRADITION OF BEVAN.
London, August 9: Bavan is being extradited from Vienna to England via Geraien
(Other Early and Boccial Telegrams on Page j
Mr. Hughes Predicts Wide Scope for Immigrants.'
Melbourne, August 9. The Premier, Mr. Hughes, in a speech bare, predicted that on Monday. catton-growing would become one of the greatest industries--of Australia, affording scope for tens of thousande of immigrants.
on
The charges against John
J. M. Remedios
реривда
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Govard-
by the s.a. Empress of Russia and, thus lived ander kiz Sovazeigns, these being secured; a special and was nearly a grown woman Chinese party sailed for Shanghai before there were such things as
noon. It is apparent that Dr.railways. Sun is travelling under an ass tim- ed name.
I ment Eccountant. have been
Living in a house at Oak-grozs, by the Assistant
Mrs. Garrett is attended by her Crown Solicitor to read
Thus, suddenly and almost two grand-daughters. She is that on the 21st May, 28th June and Sth July when the monthly dramatically. Sun Yat-sen goes deaf, but bas excellent sight and # needle on can see a pia or One of this morning's_Canton | the floor. Har signature is rental of $920 was paid by the out of the Canton picture. Police Department inio the office of the Custodian for Enemy Pro papers, which was brought down still accepted by the bank, and day gives fuller and more pic-the same food as others in the perty, accused appropriated and by the train arriving here at mid- the old lady insists upon having stole the cheques. Another
account of Sun's
house. work's remand was given by Mr.turesque R. Lindsoll this morning.
An important member of the departure. It states that at a quarter-to-four yesterday after family is" Timmy," a fine tabby noon Sun went aboard the British cat He sits at table with the The recent theft which occurred sunboat. He was very seriously rest, and has a plate and cup to at the residence of an American sick on account of the bad intor-imself.
Anerley's centenarian. is still mercantile skipper's residence at mation he had received from the No. 6 Nanking Road, is recalled North. So soon as be heard of handsome, and must have been a by the arrest of a suspected man the fall of Nam Hang he fainted remarkably pretty woman in her who is now being charged by the way. The attitude of his man youth. See rises at 11 o'clock Police with the unlawful posses on board the Wing-face had been each morning, and walks, with sion of a suit of navy blue, identi- getting none too friendly and be assistance, down two flights of fied to be part of the stolen decided to call a meeting of his stairs. She is greatly interested Percy Wupporters on board. This meeting in Mr. Lloyd George, and is property. Captain Bakeman, at the Police Court was held in secret, Dr. Sun having much concerned about affairs in this morning, gave evidence as to to be supported from his cabin to Ireland, where she has many
It was friends, his ownership of the suit and the the meeting room, case was then adjourned on the secret meeting that he decided t. request of Mr. G. H. Lyson, for leave Canton quietly and not to take any of the bosta with him. the defence.
He made application to the British Consul General and The gang of armed robbers which shortly afterwards left the Wing-' visited the Kaifong eating house fung with four of his followers, at No. 93 Wai. Lan Street yestar- the names of whom have not yet ¦
"Out of the Chorus"-is the big Įday was apparently a thirsty one, been divulged.
The first thing these three men did
The news seems to have been piature at the Worl Theatre this
week-Page 4. aftar they bad reduced the fokis taken very quietly in Canton,
The Nanyo Youn Kaisha to a state of submission by the whilst here in Hongkong on advise consignees of cargo of the brandishing of their weapons was would not have guessed that arrival in port of the Cheribon to help themselves liberally to six the popular idol of a few monthe Maru-Page 5. bottles of lemonads, than to sun-ago bad secretly and quietly made dry packets of smokes that were | bis exit from a turbolent scene, exposed on the counter. From mainly of bis own making. the tills and drawers they gat Įthe rather disappointing haul of 813 The subeequent gateway was successfully affected.
Fighting Over.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
:
LISTEN!
Advertising is exactly as versatile Our Canton correspondent as human needs and interests. further writes that as the' cam- paign against the Northern Ex- pedition is now completed,
Lammert Bros. are selling tin
When Yip Cheong salted Commanders Wang Yip-bing, plates on Friday. Page 4.
The 8.8. Yan Cloon has arrived. the ticket collector of the Tai Yet Hung Shiu-lan-and Yuu Iu-sai Theatre, in Waterloo Street, the have returned to Canton with and consignees are given the other day and knocked out two of 14,000 soldiers. Some of these have usual notice on Page 4.
The GE C. of China advertise bis teeth, the sccusation was already been dispatched to the that he was doing this as an act of West River to take ap defence their works. Page 4 revenge for being turned out of work.
the Cinema Evidence in this A large party of so-called respect was given by the ticket "citizen soldairs," who appeared collector. I was also shown near Heungshan, har been die-
To-Day's Exchange.
that Yip took to Irin beelspersed by Chang Wing-son. The closing rate of the dollar after the sessult and was later About 500 rifled and enermachine demand today was 28, G. 9/163. found crouching, badly scared, gun. were captured, whilst behind a pile of firewood to the many of the citizens were kitchen of a "teabouse. The either taken prisoner, or killed Magistrate apparently rated the
Trouble at Limchow. ok lows of each of the complainant's
Trouble is expected from the teath at $5. He ordered $10 to be paid to the ticket collector, as Limehow district, where the Com compensation, and "Andtber, som mander of the troops there has of $10 to the Court as a fine. refused to obey the orders of the
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