REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen, Meyer &* Co., Ltd. beg to announce the removal on September 1st., 1922, of their offices from No 2, Queen's Road Central, to
ìo. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.
(SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE)
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Hongkong Telegraph.
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REVOLUTION IN GREFCE.
ABDICATION OF CONSTANTINE. :
Kemalists Ambiguous Attitude.
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ADDITIONAL ATLANTIC FLEET UNITS ARRIVE.
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SPECIAL CONSTABULARY.
New Force for Emergency Service.
THE MACAO AFFAIR.
Canton Government's Demands.
SHE· PER ANNUME
CIA.
REMOVAL NOTICE
Andersen, layer Ltd., beg to announce" the removal on September 1st, 1922, of their offices from No. 2, Queen's Road Central, 10 No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.
(SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE.)
IN THE NEWS.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
CHINA'S PROBLEMS.
Stamp Ordinance Amendments.
Chan King-ming Telegraphs to Peking.
According to the Carton Times, The Legislative Council net A Paci≈ ›legram states that Mr. Lew Yat-lin, Cam's-ianer this afternoon. HE. the Offer the Govaramant has 1-osred ́a A VOLUNTARY SCHENE for Foreign Affairs, has fixed the | Administering the Government [telegram frou General Con
terms for the na: tement of the Mr. Claud Suvem, · CMG }; King ming dealing with
There oreTe We are glad to learn that the Macao affair. The segretary hav]presin-d.
alar-unicaban quietion, the reduc tion of military forces and the im- ov-rament has in hand the been ordered toḍe Hulpassam-.jpr-sant-
Major-General Sit matter of the creation of a per-It is reported that seize of thei
John provement of national finances. manent Emergency
As a result, a representative i Services terms are very at ang. A few of! Fowler, K. C.M.G., C, B., D.S.O London, September 27.
to be them are as follow:
The Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fetcher. [being sent to Cinton by the The revolution in Greece, is corroed in official quarters in Organisation, which is
The Portuguese Dovernment 10. V.G. Colonial Secretary.
Cabinet to discuss matters with saiuntary bạn đa
The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, General Con It seems that it broke out in Chins and Mytilene, where there Pending its formation, however, should teader * r to the are large numbers of siers and refugees. The political signin.it is proposed to create a Special Chinese Government and the Attorney-General. Itens clear that another revolution Constabulary, and steps are now Kwangtung i overs ent ace is at pr. sent obscure. has comm-need at Salonika, where it has adopted a somewhat difbeing taken, by the sending ou ferent form, ther- bing much tale of fighting for the retention of of application forms, to obtain the Thrace. Some retug-es from Crues and Mytilens are reported to be name of those willing to give vrazing to the mainland
Abdication of Constantine.
London.
Later.
formed on a
their services as special con- stables in case of emergency.
The Special Constabulary is to
District Contingents. and General Contingent
is autoritatively learned that King Constantine has comprise a Special Contingent, IC abdicated.
Greek Warships in Turkish Waters.
Athens, September 17.
2. To has all th boun laries! clearly indic, ed.
3. All qui y persons should be severely pun. ed.
4. Tocem ensate the wounde! and the dead. In future the people should not be unreasonably trasted. 2
The Special Costingent will consist of members of foreign General Kontz's has induced the striann at Salonika to support
communitieswho will serva under manifesto of the troops at Mytilene. General Platsiras is con- their own officers and will be truding the movement of the Chios flat, which appears to be sidioms-up of persons serving in ats: the Glover mer.t.
thens has so far been quiet. Th British and French rep- resentatives have made a representation to the Greek Government that the phonum og låreek warship in Turkish waters is impairing the prospects ar pete 1s is announced that the Greek cruiser Aver of wil be pmral d. has two torpedo beste are + remain at Con. wa tinoptersassly for
she purpose of protecting Greek Nationale
Later.
special capacities, such as motor transport,
The District Contingents will comprise persons resident in particular districts, the following having been noted tentatively as having sufficient European res itents to provide, a coatingent for their own protection:-Tsi- too, East Point Broadwood
The batsies Kilkis and Lemnos, nine torpedo boats, and s-a- planes at Istriere have sided with the revolution. It is reported Road, Wanchai, Central, Upper that a body of revolutionary troops has landed at Cape Sunion-rela, Queen's Gardens, the
·leneral Papundar has been sent to try to induce them not to advance There is great excitement at Athens and the most sensational ramours. It is an panced that troops have been disembarked a: various points in Attiva.
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Mustapha Evasive.
Peak. Unversy, Hunghom. Tsim Sha T-ui (New Kowloon! and Yaumati.
5. To compensate the Chinese merchants for their losses.
6. All labour unions should be Freestablished.
7. Portuguese subess should! "at go beyond the boundaries for
shinge“ "Commissioner Low, ways the Caston Times, is determined to bare the Parizures Gavernment submit to these terms and will not listen to any other suggestion.
SANITARY BOARD ELECTION. -
Dr. "zorio the Only Nominee.
The Hon. Mr. T. L Perkins, Director of Public Works.
The Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman, Colonia! Treasurer.
The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving. Director of Education.
The Hon. Mr. E. B. Rallifax Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
The Hon. Mr. E D. V. Part. The Hon. Mr. A O Lang." The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bard. The Hon. Mr. A. R. L we. The Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-BON. The Hon. Mr. Ne Hondoz Mr.Dye Ball, Clerk of Coung
Railway Expenditure.
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which is to be added to section 6 of the princias Onlinance,
Clausa 3 is intended to makei: clear that the persons who are required to take out certificates to practise must do so although they may not be practising' on their own account.
King Constantine, who has abdicated the Great" Throne.
the The present duty on appointment of a new trustee is $10, and apparently there is no daty on the transfer of the pro- The Perry to the new trustee. addition of the proposed new Heading "No. 151, which is the A vote for a sum of $14,000[obj¬ct of clause 6 of the Bil.] in aid of the Kowiuon-would have the eff ct of making sure for the constraction of Bridge of a new trustee, and the transfer Capton Railway, special expendi. the total do'y on the appointment No. 7, was referred to the Finance of the property to him, 833. E.. Commi.ter and approved.
avoid this, clause" propoa-s Bills Passed.
the addition to Heading No. 5 of words which w I make the $10 The Bills amending the Danger-duty cover both the appointment! ous Goods Ordinance, am-noing and the tran-fer. In England the the law relating to evidence, and instrument paye 10 as an ap (consolidatin, and simplifying the
pointment an 10% in respect of law relating to perjury were
the transfer. The latter duty is July passed.
andersection 6: of the Stamp Ach The Stamp Ordinance. 1891 Similar words are included The Hon. Attorney-General in the new Heading No 431 There bas been only one moved the first reading of a Bill which is proposed in clause 9 of nomination in conation with intituled an Ordinance to amend the Bill. the appointment of a focember to the Stamp Ordinance, 1921.
Bunda to secure the payment the vacancy on the Sanitary Boe, caused by the expiry of state
The Objects and Reasons"forr pasment of money, eg, an arbitration bond, pay $20 at pres- Dr. F.-Grace Charts period The amendments pròposed to ent This BODIES too high, of office.
be made by this Bill would Under the Starop Ordinance.) probably not have justiñed im-1891, they paid the same ad mediste legislation but for the caforem dasy as a mortgage, and fact that a revised edition of the this is the rule in England. Ordinances is in coume of pre-Clause & adopts this rule, which paration and that it is desirable bid already been adopted in The Note says that none of the Western Powers are taking steps
bat these amendments should be Ordinance No21 of 1921, for the" to prevent war and that the key to the Near East question is the
made in time for inclusion in the case of boods to secure she pay-
mant of estate duty. especially the Straits and Constantinople. The note alleges that the applicant is a member of the De- would ruggest that persons will
Western Powers, of whom Britain is the most obstinate, refuse to fance Corps, and what time the ing to serve, who may not have offence not to stamp aby instruit clear that upon re-assignment In general, it is criminal Clause 7 is intended to make restore the Turks their territory and the Straits ostensibly for the applicant would have available received circulars, should get ment included in the schedule in of security, whether the re- sake of preservation of the Straits, but really because they wish to for service.
into touch with the Second the Stamp Ordinance. There are assignment be a single re-assign keep the Straits under their own control. Rassia will recognise noj It is to be hoped that the Assistant Superintendent of necision in regard to the Straits in which she has not participated scheme will meet with & ready Police at Police Headquarters agreements
four exceptions to this rule, ment of the whole security
generally, agree consist of several separate re- and which ignores her interests.
seeing that it is without dela
In connection with J. T. Shaw's ments of service with a corpora- | assignments, the total re-assign. tion, attested copies, and dupliment duty most amount to 10 closing up sale a special feature cates. In these four cases, the cents for every $500 of the whole is advertised for Monday-Page7. only important class of which is sum secured. It may happen that. The opening-date of, "The has been poKT- that of agreements, it is no offence the mortgage is paid off in instal- Powder Paffs' got to stamp, but an unstamped monts. without any re-assignment poned until Mooday. Pags 4.
The master of the document may not be received in taking plaes on the paymen: evidence, Section 16 of the of any given instalment. This Pestleaf announces that he will
ronde.
The General Contingent will consist of persons surplus from Constarting ple. September 27,
the District Contingents and per General Harrington has received a reply from Mustapha Kemal oncurring in the Allies desire to avoid incidents, but evading the are willing to undertake question of withdrawal, disclaiming any knowledge of any neutralty in any place required.
A form of application is attach 2109, and complaining that the British have destroyed buildings and ed to the circulars now beingsen
outin connection with the scheme. Russia Demands Representation.
and it is poin ed out that the
The name of Dr. zoria, the *plication is not binding in any
Amongst the particulars retiring member) is the only one asked for are the languages sent in, ni there. i conse spoken by the applicant, businamquently hero electivo. and private addresses and tele- phone numbers, name of nearest ! Police Station, particulars of
London, September 27. A Soviet Note has been received by the Foreign Office asking that Rossi, Georgia, and the Ukraine shall participate in the Near
East conference.
Later
way.
-ffective restoration of Turkish sovereignty and Turkish lands, military service, whether the volactary in character, and we
L. o N. to Continue Its Efforts.
Geneva, September 27. The Assembly of the League of Nations has unanimously passed resolution declaring that it sincerely desires to ensure the re- establishment of peace in the Near East and will support all efforts in respect of this. It is gratified that a Near East conference is contemplated and is fully confident that the Council, without in any way interfering with the contemplated negotiations, will take any meanres thought advisable and justified by the state of the negotia- tions, so as to respond to the ansaimous wish of the Assembly for a prompt return of peace.
Relief of Refugees. The President announced that Greece had contributed two nillion drachase and Sweden £1,000 for the relief of Asia Minor refugees.
Further British Naval Reinforcements.
London, September. 27. Ten units of the Atlantic Fleet have arrived at Constantinople
so strengthen the British forces.
RUBBER PRICE GOES UP.
Increased Demand from America.
response,
DEATH OF SIR CHARLES WADE
A Noted Australian.
Melbourne, September 27.
revised edition.
of
ProE Einstein,
who is coming East to lecture in Japanese universi-ies:
News in To-day s New Advertisements.
The death is announced of Sir Charles Wade, Jastise of Brincipal Ordinance, which at case is not met very clearly, by/aot be responsible for debts
incurred by his craw.—Page £ ̈
"The Witzesa for the Defenos”
"
The repeal of heading No. 43,
Supreme Court, Sydney, since 1940.
[The deceased, who was born in 1863, was knighted in 1918 and present contains the only power the form of the preseos heading. awarded the K.C.M.G. in 1920. He was Premier of New Boath to stamp an instrument 'out of Wales from 1997 to 1910 and Leader of the New South Wales time, is so strictly worded that which the regulations published is coming to the Star Theatre.—~
are on the 24th. February, 1922, por- Page 7. Liberal Party from 1907 to 1916. From 1917 to 1920 he was Agent exceptions circumstacces
before parted to effect, was of doubtful General for New South Wales and during 1918-19 he was Chairman generally of the Australian Canteens for Serbiana.}
stamping can be allowed. It is validity, as it subjected the 13- thought that this would be likely eignment of trade marks to the
THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE.
DECERSKIY-
.LISTEN!
to capse considerable hardship ad lorem conveyance duty. Advertising that reaches its the case of agreements. Clause 8 is intended to mark surdy and quickly is the Agreements are very frequently make the stamp duty on an kind that writez "Thrift" on the Big Financial Scheme.
entered iato by persons assignment of a trade mark (or calendar. who have no legal training trade marks) with the goodwil London, September 27. or advice, and who probably $10. This was probably the in- The Maritime Trust Company of America" is being formed in never think of the question of teation of the original heading Wands Hawley in appearing in Now York for the purpose prinsipally of financing shipping operatione stamping at all. If a dispute No. 43, because & trade mark can-"Her First Elopement" at the under the American flag. The capital of one milliodollars is arises and litigation ensues, the not be validly assigned without World Theatre to-day. Page 12 reported to have been already-s ibscribed. Mr. H.E. Raymond, Mr. party relying on the agreement the goodwill.
"Barrist and the Piper," featur- F.C. Musson and other operators, owners and builders of American may find himself wholly unsbla Clause 9 imposes & stamp duty ing Anits Stewart, is showing at tonnage are associated with the Company.
to enforce his rights, solely be-of $20 on vesting orders other the Carmel to-day, whilst “Margi- cause the agreement was not than resting orders which fall fed Life", is being shown at Kow- stamped within seven days of within the definition of a con-loon.-Page 12, execution. The other party to veyance on sale. An example of The ss. Beamohr has arrived the contract is thus some-a vesting order which would come from London and consignees will The Rubber Shareholders' Association pablishes a message from
times provided with 1 not under beading 43A would be a find the usual advt. on page 5. its agent visiting Penang contending that much waste existed on the
It has been decided not ta very praiseworthy defonca vesting order on the appointment
declare general · average majority of estates. He suggested that belter results would follow: The Assembly of the League of Nations has adopted the report to a claim otherwise perfectly of a new trustee,
Clausa 10 proposes to effect an{cargo) Der the a Rinda, if the properties were managed on one system and the purchase of of the Third Commission for the reduction of armiments. Lord good. The reason for this material and recruitment of labour established on co-operative Robert Cecil pointed out that the feature of the d-hate had been the strictness in the princips! Or amendment which the regulations Page 5.
remarkable agreefnent of all delegates on disarins kante,
London, September 27. The recovery in the price of rubber to 81. per pound yesterday is attributed to a fall in Loodon stocks to 71,167 tons, fresh discussion of restriction achemes. increased demand from America and a renewal of Russian demand.
lines.
Wasteful Management.
London, September 21..
CARPENTIER-SIKI FIGHT.
Loser Appeals Against Decision.
London, September 27.
The Carpentier-Siki film should have been shown in Loaded yesterday but it did not arrive. It was subsequently explained that the exhibition was postponed because Carpentier bad lodged an appeal against the decision, contending that a foul was shown by the slowing down of the film.
No Foul.
Later.
REDUCTION" OF ARMAMENTS.
L. o N. Commission's Report Adopted.
Geneva, September 27.
PROFESSOR EINSTEIN TO VISIT JAPAN
Will Lecture in Universities.
Berlin, Beptsacket 27.- According to the Berlin Tageblatt, Professor Einstellproceed to Japan this week to lecture in Japanese Universition
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ROYAL BETROTHAL BROKEN UFE. Copenhagen, Septer
It is announced that the engagement between t The Carpentier Siki film was smuggled to Loudon serially and Frederick and Princess Olgs of Greece (King Cra exhibited to experts, including Kid Lewis sad Eugene Corri. The has been broken off by mutual consept
letter expressed the opinion that Biki's alleged trip was not a fool. Lawis stated that he had challenged Siki,
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dinance in the case of agreements published on the 24th. February, was that it was hoped that 1922, purported, with doubtfol the public generally would be validity, to effect. It is arguable induced to stamp all agreements, that the amendment is not absol To-Day's Exchange. but it is now thought that sporadic ately necessary, because, section osses of individuel hardship 25 of Ordinance No. 8 of 1921
The closing rate of the dollar su would probably nevar teach the provides that a voluntary disposi- demand to day was 24. 6:13/16). community at large, so that the tion inter nima'is to be charged as only justification for inflicting if it were a conveyance for sale hardship in individual cases $1 for every $100. It is, however, disappears. The effect of desirable to correct the present | clausa
2 pm. Barometer:29,62 T is that "all | misleading beading No. 244; "voluntary” instruments, i... in especially as it is also arguable pérature:-91. Humidity Prince struments where the non-payment that the daty do voluntary dis niece) of duty is no offence may be positions inter vivos" is really
stamped as of right, subject to governed by that heading and not certain penalties which are set by section za of Ordinance No. 8 oft if the ne sob section (5) of 1921
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