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REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen. Meyer & Co..
Ltd., beg to announce the
removal on September 1st.
1992, of their offices fiem: No. Queen's Road Central, to
Io 67, 69, Des Voeux cad
SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE:
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
PEAK TRAMWAY.
STRAITS GOVERNOR'S
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1922.
日四月七
SINGLE COPY 10 CT
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THE SITUATION IN THE NEAR EAST.
Terrible Fire at Smyrna.
BRITISH CONTINGENT AT CONSTANTINOPLE
about an agreement
REINFORCED.
Belters Service à
Malta. September 14.
Suggested Improvements.
JUNCTION AT MAY ROAD?
service between the lower station
and
VISIT.
Dinner and Dance at Government Bouse.
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REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen, Meyer & Co, Ltd, beg to announce the removal on September 1st.. 1922, of their offices from Na 2. Queen's Road Central, to
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.. ́
(SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE)
CANTON GOVERNOR'S GAVE HIMSELF AWAY.
POLICY.
Close Understanding With "Empress" Cook in Trouble
Hongkong.
The saying that "blood is thicker than water" had a fresh
FOREIGN CAPITAL NEEDED illustration in the Palice Court!
FOR MINING.
|this morning io ao attempt made by a Chinese cook of the Em- Grass of Canada to sava a relative
A jar of oil attached to one and
away.
Mustapha Kemal,
the Turkish Nationalist leader who has defeated the Greeka.
There are all sorts of rumours His Excellency Sir Laurence in the air concerning the Peat Guillemard, Governor of the Tramway these days. Some Strails Settleme ts, arrived in a Felagranch" Taborpion} time back it was stated that the Hongkong yesterday afternoon that Canton is settling down to Company intended electrifying by the Empress of Canada, baing ninality after the recent disting a quantity s The transport Samali, bound for India, was suddenly ordered the system and providing bigger en route for Singapore, after afturbances was amply borne out hyrastal. In the process he uttered cartain statements which provad here, where it hurriedly disembarked the troops aboard, and to-night
Cars in order to cope with the period of leave at Home. During what a Telegraph representative is sailing for Constantinople with the Sussex Regiment; which will increasing tradic. Rumours are bis stay bere. His Excellency saw and heard when he visited to be damaging to his owe it.
ncrease the British forces at Constantinople to six infantry batin circulation that this scheme is
guest at Government, the neighbouring port yesterday. trests, as he was immediately talions, a brigade of field artillers, and the Third Hussars. Other has been abandoned in favour of House.
In striking contrast to the half ordered by the Magistrate to be troops at Malts, including the 1st. Giardons, are being held in
project by which a new power- La night, HE the Oficar closed shops of scarcely & week out on the charge-sheet as readiness.
Rome, September 14.
house would be erected at May Administering the Gover.ment) ago, there were sizas every where party to the theft.
What happened was that the Rond passengers for the Peak ur. Claud Several invited of "business as usual" and even watchman on duty at the gang- A message from Snserna states that a terrible fire has broken out getting off at this station and number of residents to meet more than usual The river traffic The Greek and Armenian quarters have been destroyed, and the fire changing. The idea of this would
Laurence a: 3 The inhabitants are panic-stricken-be to provide a more frequent
dianer bas been particularly bears these Way of the Empress liner, saw a is spreading to other areas
dance at Govern past few days, the movement of saloon boy making for the wharf with aquantity of luggage carried and in- Italian ships in the port are endeavouring to embart the members
rpent House. His Excellency goods, both outwards
by a coolie who preceded him. of the Italian colony, The Italian Government is immediately and the May Road level.
first of all entertained the General wards, being on a scala not known despatching vessels with provisions and medical stores, and has also
A further report is that the Officer Commanding, the Bishop for a long time past. Since His
of the carrying pole slipped from offered the concentration of Italian warships at Smyrna in order to Company contemplates a june of Victoria," the Members off Excellency Chan Chik-yue took shelter Italian residents.
tion line from May Road to Council and some others to over the office of Civil Governor is elings and was smashed on contact with the gangway. A Turkish Reprisals.
Magazine Gap, Ibus serving the
those invited being eight days ago, confidence has block of solder metal which had dinner. London, September 14.
of the large number of HE Major-General needs
Sir John been restored to a remarkable been secreted in the jar then Reuter learns that the Turks have commenced reprisals against residents in that district, for and Lady Fowler, the Right degree.. Native merchants are dropped out and gave the game the Armenises in Smyrna, by the extent is unknown.
whon. transport is one of the Reverend the Bishop of Victoria again trading and there is very Soviet Supports Kemalists:
greatest problems.
His Honour Sir William and Lady little evidence indeed to show that
His relative, the ship's cook, at In connection with A long Note addressed to the Allies has been received in
these
Rees Davies, Commodore and Mrs. Canton has just passed through the Police Court this morning ad- London from Moscow dealing with the Turkish situation in which remours, & Telegraph sporter Grace, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Fiet one of the most disturbing M. Chisherin dealszes that Russia will not be bound by any decision called this morning on Mr. D.E cher. Hou Mr. and Mrs. Kemp, episodes in its post-monarchial mitted that he gave the solder as present to the defendant; and reached, fuakes Crain reservations concerning the Year rastsettle Clark, of Messrs. J.D. Hamphreys Hon. Mr. Testman, Hon. Mr. and days. The question of correus when preased for a reply as to the ment, expresses satisfaction at the Turkish victories, says that all and Son, managers for the Peak Mrs. Hallifax, Hon. Mr. and Mr and the great depreciation in the precise pince where be said he the Russian people are on the side of Turkey, and offers to bring Tramway. Company. The inter- Perkins, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Lang, value of the provincial paper had picked up the metal, he add- view however. WAS hardly Hon. Mr. and Mrs. M. Ede, H. Hmoney is still a big problem, build that it was in the ship's French Cabinet's Decision.
[satisfactory."
Mr. Justice and Mrs. Wood the position to-day is infinitely. storeroom.
"Put this man on the charge While not giving the rumoura Sir William and Lady Brunyata, better than it was before Governor the direct denial Mr. Clark for. Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Chan came. There is widespread shoes as the principal in the case would not wive them confirm Hon. Mr. & Mr. Parr, Hon. Mr confidence that it will take but s ation. They were only sugges. Mrs. Bird, Hon. Mr. & Mrs, little time before the currency of ordered Mr. Lindsell, and the tions, he said, and before he Chow Shoa-son. Hon. Mr. Ng Hon the province is back to stability. Inspector complied. The salooo
boy was then given three waɛka, A Chinese Demand. Ruling by Goodwill. could give any definite informa-caz, Hoo. Mr. & Mrs. Lowe, Mr.
the charge against bim having tion the line would have to be. Bernard, Mr. Young. Liegt The Telegraph representative been amended in one of receiving.
A Peking telegram to hand surveyed and expert
to-day states that, President Li opinion Comm. Worthington, Mr. Dadley paid a visit to the new Governor
Yasa-bung has received re- would have to be obtained, and Hall, and Linot. Fishar Aand was very courteously receiv
presentatives from Shantung it is now stated that though Mr. Lloyd George is anxious to go the matter gone into With Besides. His Excellency. Med by him at the big ramen to the
Mining Concessions. Province, who have made a to-Genera. the serious situation in the Near East may compel bin regard to the rumored branch Severn and ber mother (3s north-east of the city. The re- line to Magazine Gag. Mr. Clark Bullock), and Captain Nevilla, ception rooms of the residence to remain in London.
The conversation turned to the request that the restoration of Afghanistan Ruler's Jubilation.
led the reporter to believe that A.D.C., and Mr. Rice, Privee have all been newly-furnished subject of the future development Weihaiwei be effected witbout there was nothing in the story. Secretary, ware Constantinople, September 14.
present and there is the general appear
ance and air of orderliness and of the province, Governor Chan any restrictive conditions. A message from Kabul states that the fall of Smyrns has although he admitted that "som raused great excitement. The Amir declared an official totidas, one said it would be a very good
Subsequently a dance was held, efficiency. Apart from one or remarking that he realised the importance of opening up the natural resources of the country. And telegraphed at length to Mustapha Kemal, whom he describes thing."
the standard of islam".
The impression was obtained few additional guests being two Yamen Guards, there was an that there is something in the present. The orchestra of the absence of soldiers, which greatly } With regard to mining conces-1 Empress of Canada was in fes-lent colour to the impression al- rumour regarding the power-
foreign capital to be employed and It is stated in fireek official quarters that Greece will insist upon house at May Road, but it appears dance at the dance, and the Baill reals formed that Canton is now ions in particular, he was con- the upholding to the fullest extent of her treaty rights in Thrace. It that the scheme is very much in Room was decorated with harging being ruled more by goodwill vinced of the necessity of allowing Governor Chan was fall of hope also the need for foreign super- We understand that is added that the Greek Army is quite equal to its task and is strong the air and it will probably be baskets of pink and white flowers, than by force.
Sir
for the future of the Province.vision and management, but all enough to deal with any menace.from Bulgaria or Torkey. It is de-some time before anything comes
However, Mr. Laurence Guillemard will remaiI am all for a well-governed and concessions or agreements would clared that the whole of Licence is unanimously supporting the Gov.of the project.
Clark kiadly promised to acquaint in Hongkong until the 19:h ine.
reciprocal natura. It was toolish. ernment on the question of East Thrace.
most probably Prosperous Kwanglung," he said have to be of a reasorable and us with further developments when he will
"We have succeeded in separat. when deficite information is leave for Singapore by the in civil from military affairs, he said, for Canton people to go available.
Egra.
a step which should have been raken long ago. In a short time from now there will be no soldiers
Paris September 14. It is announced that a Exbinet Council, presided over he M. Millerand, came to a unanimous agreement regarding the policy to be pursued with a view to the establishment of permanent pesce in the Near East, but the exact measures decided upon have not been Mr. Lloyd George May Be Prevented from Going to Geneva.
Landau. September 14.
revealed. ..
Greece Defiant.
London. September 14.
U. S. RAILWAY STRIKE SETTLEMENT.
Men to Return at Same Wages.
Positions for strikers who have not committed acts of violence.
The
It is stated that the strike will be continued by those railroads not signing, though it is hoped all companies w II eventually come to
an agreerder t
The men stand to lose approximately fifty million dollar- yearly through the cut which became effective on the day of the strike andį which was advanced as one reason for striking.
Preparations for ordering the men to return here begun. It is stated that upwards of fifty railroads are accepting the agreement, and others may adhere to it if they desire.
MORE BLOODSHED IN DUBLIN.
dinner.
U.S. CANADIAN INVESTMENT CO.
A Device for Utilising German Currency.
New York, September 14
THE REPARATIONS GUARANTEES.
German Bank Governor to Visit England.
Berlin, S-ptember 14.
buying Japanese coal when here was so much coal to be bad in the province, but the develop-
RESTORATION OF
WEIHAIWEL
RAILWAY TROUBLE
ENDED.
Chinese Workers' Demands. Met.
A Shanghai telegram states shaz the authorities have agreed to the demands made by the employees of the Canton-Hankow Railway to withdraw the police,
mix the station-chief-and- compensate the workers.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The
French
steamer
a reflected in Hongkong. The Sailor-Made Man."--Pages 7 and
12.
in the city. Only the police meat of the natural resources of under the Civil Authorities will Ewangtung woull have to pro- Chicago. September 14.
be responsible for keeping order ceed along cautious and equit-
able lines. The railway strike settlement provides that the men shall re-
The beadquarters of the Army turn to work at the same wages and in the same positions as they
Canton and Hongkong. will be just outside the city
"I have lived for 30 years in held when they ceased work. The question of the relative standing! of the old and new men will be referred to a Board comprised of
The William Schall Company announce the formation of the limits, and General Chan King- egral numbers of railway officials and members of the Union.
his duties as Commander-in-Chief necessity that exists for the two men provides that the railroads shall within a month and United European Investors, Ltd. under a Canadian charter to investig., who is coming to take up Hongkong and so I know the
German marks held in the United States and Canada in German The list of railroads actually involved is not published, and it is rest estate, mortgages, securities, and commercial enterprises. Mr. in a few days, will direct all ports to work together. They are
main forces will be stationed at other, that there must be the very signees will find the usual notice
on page 4. lieved that none has yet signed the past
Franklin Roosevelt is president and Mr. William Schall vice-military matters from there. His both so dependent one upon the Angers has arrived, ad con
various centres throughout the closest co-operation. There is a
Two thousand quarter-sacks of president of the company, which will sell its common shares at the
province, and will maintain orderChinese saying that Hongkong rate of ten thousand marks per share, the total capitalisation of the common shares being of the value of six hundred million marks.
and peace on the waterways. and Canton are as the lips are to flour are being sold by Lammert We are determined to pat down the teeth, and I think that ex-Bros. at 11 am, to-morrow.
Page 4. the robbers and
The Silent Lie" is the star pirates and presses the relationship very well so make communications safe for indeed. The strike in Hongkong traders. We have already done affected Canton, and the Canton attraction at the World Theatre. much to that end, and the Delta, disturbances were immediately Page 12.
The Coronet is showing "A serving auch big centres Heungshan, Shamshui, Shiuhing, interests of both ports are so Kongmoor, etc., is practically interdependent that it would be free from terror. The trade of foolish to aim for anything other the province is again on the than the closest of understand- move, and big silk and otherings. When I left Hongkong the cargoes are being shipped away. godowns were filled with goods As time goes on, we shall still waiting to be sent up here, ander is to get him within reach. further improve the present now most of those goods beve
been brought up." display of confidence.
"A Plain Business Man." Governor Chan was keen to biz one, but I am confident that express his determination to hav paper money was worth les- than He said he was a plain business 40 cents to the dollar. On the who had taken on the duties day of my arivalit jumped up to of public office at the wish of 80 cents, but owing to big specula-many people, and his sole obiect morrow, for the children.-Page
The Tabaqueria Filipins is r ions and the flooding of the was to establish a peaceful, well- market with paper on the part of overned Kwangtung. Working dacing the price of cigars by 20 certain dealers, the exchange with him in that intention WES to-day
Lo has dropped 60 his old friend, General Chan per cent.-Page 4. bascents. When Sun Yat-sen first King-ming, and they would both million dollars worth of paper province. He was going to have dame, bara, was about ten seek to make Kangtung & model money issued, but when he left nothing to do with the wider that had risen to about twenty Chinese politics.
Battles in the Streets.
London, Septerober 14. From midnight till early morning volleys of rifle and machine. gun fire as well as bursting grenades disturbed a wide ares in Dublin. The National posts at the telephone exchange, Four Courts and hotels were the centres of incessant attacks lasting for half an hour. Armoured cars patrolling the central streets were targets for the snipers, and bombs were thrown.
It is reported that the Government is sening the Governor of the Reichsbank to negotiate with the Bank of England regarding guarantees for reparations Treasury Bills.
POLISH REFUGEES.
A Five Years' Trek.
Marsailles, September 14.
The M. M. steamer Andre Labon has arrived here with 133 Polish
The Financial Outlook "The financial question is s
LISTEN!
The only way to catch a customan
The Kowloon Theatre la show- ing "Heart of The Hills."-Page12. Irene Castle in The Firing Line" is the Star Theatre's
There is to be a special matinee of the Hawaiian Troubadours to
Fire was opened on troops in the vicinity of Harcour: Street at refugees who took five years to cross European and Asiatic Russia it will soon settle. Before I came, nothing to do with Peking politice attraction-Pages 12 and 4.
six o'clock in the morning by men concealed in the shrubbery at St. on foot, eventually reaching Shanghai. Steph-n's Green. The fire was returned and three civilians were Wounded. A number of the assailants were captured.
A National Success.
Loudon, September 14.
Kenmare has been recaptured by reinforced National troops. Many Irregulars were taken prisoner.
STOPPING BOOT-LEGGING.
Schooner Seized off U.S. Coast.
New York, September 14.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Hangary Wants to Join.
Geneva, September 14. The Political sub Commission of the League of Nations decided to report favourably on the request by Hungary for admis sion to the League.
MONTREAL BANKER ACQUITTED. ▲ two-masted schoonar, alleged to be British-registered, was
Montreal, September 16, seized off Bootland Light and brought to port by prohibition navy
Mr. Macarow, General Manager of the defunct Merchants" Bank, bost A hundred cases of liquor, with #56,000 (gold) was seized. The mister declared that his ship was 23 miles off shore when stopped, has been acquitted on a charge of signing a false return of the bank's
condition. fall dented that he was engaged in boot-legging along the American
(Other Early and Special Telegram en Pages 2 and 3.)
millions. Still, having regard to The interview was here brought the wealth of Canton and the to a close. Later in the day, our enormous trade possibilities if representative learned that the peace and order can be maintain Customie rélurns for the past Taco one. It should only be a mats out the fact that the trade of the sum le by no means a very week have been high, this pouring tarof short while before we are Canton is back to something
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To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the doʻlar on demand to-day was 2. 6. 11/168. The Weather.
2 p.m. Barometer:~29,6). Tom. perature:-7. Humidity-L
Lighting Up-Time. Lighting up time to-day: