REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen, Meyer & Co. Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st.. 1022, of their offices from No. 2, Queen's Road Central, to
I o. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.
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VICTORIA THEATRE›
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
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NEAR EAST STILL IN STATE OF TENSION.
MADALEÆ➡ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1922. BAMBA
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SENSATIONAL BANK ROBBERY.
CHINA'S NEW TARIFF.
To Operate Où: December 1st,
Kemal Manoeuvring to Gain Time?
ALLIES MAY RETIRE TO GALLIPOLI.
(Bouter's Services:
London, September 28, It is authoritatively learned that the tension in the Near East has been in no way lessened by a talagram from General Harington containing Kemal'e reply to the Allies' request that he withdraw his troops from the neutral zone, which was the subject of a Cabinet,
neeting in London to-day.
It is suggested that Kemal is endeavouring to gain time, and the position at Constantinople is causing apprehensions. Turkish divisions are massing at Ismid and threatening the city. A rising Constantinople is not regarded as impossible. The city is not regard- ed as suitable for defence, so the Allies will probably retire upon Gallipoli, if attacked, and defend the Strait
No Change in French Policy.
INTERNATIONAL BANK'S LOSS.
·Our Own Corresponderā.j
GENERAL CHAN'S MANIFESTO.
His Break With Sun Yat-sen.
LINGLE OGEN
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REMOVAL NOTICE.
Audersen, Meyer & Co. Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st., 1922, of their offices from No, 2. Queen's Road Central, to
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road.
(SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE)
MOTOR BOAT SINKS.
European Party's Plight]
A party of nine Europeans, westly officers from the Empress of Russia, underwent an excitingf Shanghai, Sept. 29.
On his resumption of office as experience yesterday” klterROKAL. The new Tariff becomesiṣffeo: Commander©ta-Chief=zof this when the motor bost which they' tive on December 1st, and all! Cantonese troops, General Chao hired for a picnic to Shekko Bay goods en route on December lat |Klog-mung has issued a lengthy overturned in the rough sexs and MANAGER RETICENT AS TO will be admitted on the old | manifesto. It leads off with sank. Fortunately no casualties
DETAILS.
schedules.
Two Lakhs Missing.
A sensation was caused in local banking and financial cir- cles this morning in consequence of a report that the Into rostions Banking Corporation had been
robbed of a sum of no less than }$100,000. Exquiries made later Rambouillet, September 28. | by a Telegraph reporter confirmed After hearing M. Poincare explain the situation, the Cabines the rumour, but no details of the decided that eveals in Greece in no war modify thed-cisisas embodied! in the Allies' Note to Kemal on the subject of the proposed confer robbery could be secured.
ance.
When seen by our represent- Friendly Demonstrations Before British Legation at Athens.ative this morning. Mr. F. McD.
London, September 28.
Courtney, the acting Manager of It is learned authoritatively that theas was quiet yesterday-the Bank, which is an American The city is controlled by a coinmitee of three generals.
The Greek warship with revolutionaries from the islands arrived, concern, stated that it was quite but there were no disorders, "Friendly de nonstrations before the true that the Bank had been British Legation occurred. The revolution a: Salonica was also robbes! at $200,006. ~ All that quietly managed,
I can tell you. be stated, "is that last night or cashier
lak short- lage in his notes and cash. The police ste icvestigating the mat- ter, and at present, until full investigations have been carried out. Leannot say any more on the matter."
Athens. September 48.
The Provisional Révolutionary Committer bas issued a pro-
clamation threatening disturbers of the peace with examplary panish-reported
ment.
Constantinople. September 25. Before the erupul-ory departure of the Greek cruiser Avero from Constantinople, henaffirers and crew joined the revolt.
Kemalists as Prohibitionists. The Kemalist administration in the reconquered territory has confiscated all alcoholic beverages and closed all bars. Turkish papers anticipate similar steps shortly at Constantinople.
Prince Paul not a Prisoner.
Athens, September
The report tha: Prince Paul is a prisoner is without foundation.
Greek Crown Prince Accepts Throne.
London. September 28. It is learned upon trustworthy authority that the Greek Crown
* Prince has accepted the Throne.
Why Constantine Abdicated.
London, September 28.
iwo
Asked if it was a case of a safe having beer broken into, or whe ther there was aor clue as to the manner of the theft. the Manager | said: -" All these possibilities at being investigated falls by the police. That was all he could
Say.
This is the second bir Bank The Associated Press correspondent at Athens interviewed King robbery in Honekang within Te Constantine on Tu-sday evening in the garden of the Summer cent months, the other taking Palace at Tatol
King Constantine was surrounded by his family place at the Yokohama Speci including the Crown Prince, to webom officers were bringing despatches indication revolts throughout the country. The King Bank in June last, when a somi declared that he would not abdicate unless this was demanded by of $400,000 in notes was myster the people.
iou-ly extrac ed from
On Wednesday the King accepted the resignation of the Cabinet where it was known to have been safe, after the receipt of two ultimatums from the troops aboard the securely deposited on the night cruiser Lemno», which arrived from Laurium after stirring up the Navy to revolt. A mission sent to Launium to placate the revolution prior to the disappearance of the
aries failed. Meanwhile there were demonstrations at Athens, cul. Sum. minating in a nob surrounding the Palace and threatening to seize the King, who thereupon abdicated.
Afghanistan Watching,
Simla, September 26. Major Humphries, Minister at Kabul, will arrive here today to confar with the Government On both sides of the Afghanistan bordar Moslers are showing mach interest in the Turkish question, which necessitates watchfulness and caution on the frontier.
The internal position in India is quiet. There are excellent crop reports, and the removal of the whest embargo is foreshadowed.
Ex-King a Prisoner: Cabinet Minister Killed.
Paris. September 26. According to a message from Geneva, the Greek delegation to The League of Nations has been advised that the revolutionaries have made ex-King Constantine a prisoner. and that Cabinet Ministeri
2 has been killed.
Kemal and the Allies.
London, September 28.
It is learned in London that Kemal has gone to Angora to sub mit the Allied Note to the National Assembly. Therefore it is un- likely that a reply will be received before next week.
Sultan Abdicates?
Constantinople. September 23. it is reported that the Sultan bas abdicated in favour of Prince Abdul Medjid. Heir to the Throne.
Revolutionary Troops Cheered in Greek Capital.
Atheos. September 28. The revolutionary Colonels Plastiras and Goostas, ntered the capital at the head of the troops and were enthusiastically received. Kemal Proposes British Withdrawal !
Constantinople, September 28,
TYPHOON WARNING.
The telegram quoted below was received by the American Con the Manila Observatory at 11.29 ulate General Hongkong, from
a.m. to-day;
the general schadalas niske effective five per cent. tariff.
THE TYPHOON.
Amoy in Danger Zone. (Pur Men Correspander)
{detailed references to his past six occurred, as the party were in the an (years' activities und Koss on to wator at the timefand the cox- refer to Dr. Sun Yat-san'a expedi-]swain could swim, but the cloth- tion agalost the North, concerning ing and other things they brought | wbish Deneral Chan says that on the trip were loss with the| Įinasmuch as internal affaire bad motor boat, and the excursionuts
not been settled, he held she had to return to town in their] Topinion that the venture would bathing suits.
Shanghai, Sep 29. The Siccawel Observatory has issued a warning that Agop is menaced by a typhoon.
end in failure. Further, as the Where the boat sank 'was foot necessary financial support arid|far distant from the sbors, and military forces could not be the excursionists were able to Jobtained at short notice, he make for the land without mishap. advised Dr. Sun to postpone the In their bathing suits, it was a undertaking until adequate weary tramp back to town bat at prepartions were made.
[length Shankiwan was reached Thereupon the suspicion of and some of the military station- Government against meļed at this place loaded them was aroused. They suspected such wearing apparel as to me of trying to interrup:ļenable the men to come to town this expedition. Upon the mix-properly clad.
the
U. S. ASIATIC FLBET, {guided advice of the crooked The George Biog No. 1 was the
Arrives at Shanghai. (Our Own Correspondeat.)
Shanghai, Sept.
HONGKONG A. D. C.
000s, a meeting was hold in Kwoi-motor boat engaged. There does lin which decided to occupy not appear to be any likelihood of Caqton first. As a matter of fact, its being salved. when be (Dr. San) pretanded to change his route of setting out for} his expedition, I still bad no ¿suspicions against bim. Bot The Asiatic Fleet, with Admiraloon as I knew that he really Anderson, comprising 22 U. S. Wanted to overthrow me, I could IT Leave It To You."
with him, so, to evold damage and | ships, arrived on Thursday and is not bear the thought of fighting
"I'll Leave It To You," the destruction to our province, Ilight comedy which the A. D. C. tendered my resignation and re-basin active rehearsal for produc- turned to my country home." tion on the 19th 14th and 18th, After stating that Dr. Son October is by Noel Coward, a the wished to attack him as Wai-¡promising - playwright" of chow, but could not do so because younger school. The play Wis eral Chan speaks of Suo'roval London, in July, 1920, under the The bad not sufficient power, Gen-Tres produced at the New Theatre ||
leaving for Chefoo tomorrow,
EUROPEAN'S}}LOSS"
A Queen's Road Incilent.
to
attack on the Canton troops, his management of Mary Moore, and, Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at recruiting of bandits and issuing owing to the great popularity it the Police Court "this morning, of enormous amounts of paper achieved then, Robert Courtneidge Mr. A. J. V. Hansen charged money, adding that since the is giving it a revival this winter. Cainese with stealing a pocket trou la Dr. Sun has placed all the The same Manager has accepted one first-class passage ticket and ! book containing foar 10s. notes, blame on bim (General Chen). saothar comedy by Noel Coward
a birth certificate.
Regarding bla resumption of entled "The Young Idea" office. General Cha ares which will be produced shortly. Mr. Hansen said that at 11 that he first of
de- "I'll Leave It To You o'clock yesterday morning, whils: clined to accept the post, but is a play of youth and charm,
Chinese came up from behind necessary walking along Queen's Road since all had insisted upon the cast comprising no less Central near Ice House Street, bis doing so, he had deemed it than six ladies, ali.. having and stood in front of hire. Not separation of military and civil parts. The leading woman's part CAITS 011 the more or less evenly distributed then understanding the man's affairs. He adds: Since my is what can best be described an a purpose, he stepped aside resumption of duty I have taken Mary Moore part" and it was to give way, but the Chinese upon myself the full responsibility probably written for her, although again lurched into him. At the for the public safety of Kwang. it was created by Kate Catler. In same time he felt pocket-book nag Province. I will reform my the A.D.C's production it is in the being extracted from his pocket troops and disciplina them safe hands of one of their most and saw a second Chinese Fun Whoever has any intention of talented members, and, afiar an across the road. Thinking that doing any wrongs to Kwangtung, absence of some years local play they were acting in concert, the I will do my duty by having him goers will have the pleasure of European arrested both men and suppressed. Excepting this, I will renewing acquaintance with a The pocket book was not recover purpose of saving the people tamed them over to a constable. not resort to arms without a good long-standing favourite.
Booking opens at Moutrie's OD from further sufferings. In fact, Ithe morning of October 3rd. have decided to carry out my duties in frank and open manner in order to satisfy the people.
ed
Typhoon in about 1.0 deg.
The case was adjourned until Long, E, 26 deg. Lat. N., moving to-morrow morning to enable the
defendants to bring witnesse4.
N.N.W.
LIGHTNING EXPLODES FORTRESS STORE:
- Numerous Casualties and Extensive Damage.
Spezzia. September 128.
The fortress of Falconra, midway between Muggians and Portousola, used as an explosive depot and containing 1,500 tons of over a radius of six miles. A large number of houses collapsed at cordite, was struck by lighting and blown up, wieskingiamage
[showed fissures. Numerous casualties occurred. Seventy bodies
have so far been recovered.
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In a message to M. Peile, (the French HighCommissioner) Kemall suggested a British withdrawal. General Harington replied suggest ing a conference between the local British and Turkish commanders with a view to the establishment of a provisional neutral zone with-strike. out prejudice to the time to be subsequently established.
Greek Bank Ships Gold to U.S.
FRENCH SEAMEN'S STRIKE.
More Vessels Laid Up.
Bordeaux, September 28, Three more vessels have been laid up owing to the 'scemen's Bordeaux is now without maritime communication with America and West Morocco.
Havre, September 28. The crew of the steamer Rochambeau, which was due to sit for The steamer Themistocles brought F. 23,000,000 gold from the New York on Nov. 3, have left the the vessel. Greek National Bank to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York The purpose of the shipment is at presently unexplained.
New York. September 28.
RUSSIAN FURS FOR AMERICA.
Riza. September £8.
JAPANESE STEAMER IN DISTRESS.
Able to Proceed Later.
London, September 28.
The American steamer Resolate has arrived at Plymouth from A message from Moscow says the North Western Trade New York and reports that she received an 3.0.5. signal from the Committee has despatched to America a large consignment of furs. Japanese Hayo-Mara on Sept. 25th. She offered to take off (as crew This is stated to be the first large consignment of raw materials sent but the Captain was not willing to abandon his ship. Subsekdently to America under Soviet auspices.
the Hayo-Maru repaired.ber rudder and proceeded.
PAYMENT OF MEXICO'S FOREIGN DEBT.
Mexico City, September 28.
INDIAN EXPORT RESTRICTIONS REMOVER
Simla, Beptember
The restrictions on the export of wheat and other grab a bare
The Senate has unanimously ratified the agreement with the International Bankers' Committee with regard to the payment of been removed. Mexico's foreign debt. The measure now goes to the President..
"As regards the affairs of the country, these should be settled by the Parliameot. I sincerely hope that we military men will not interfere with same. As soon as
BURGLARS AGAIN.
Three Houses in One Terrace Entered.
From Stanley Terrace
IN THE NEWS.
Prince George of Greece,
the new gier of the Greeks, who succeeds ex-King Constantine.
to
Crown Prince of Denmark,
whose engagement Princess Olgs of Greece has been broken off.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Messrs. Connell Broa era moving to the 2nd.-floor of the Bank of East Asia Building.— Page 4.
"Harriet and the Piper" is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre, whilat
Kowloon
Man. at Woman, Marriage is being the Constitution is made and the Quarry Bay, which is occupied shown-Pags 12. South is carried out, I will band comes a story of three moving to Powell's Building. reunification of the North and by Taikoo Dock employecy, Mesars, Snowman and Co. are
Central Government and retire to the same night in adjoining! The annual aquatic sports of over my military power to the barglaries being carried out on Page . become a private citizen again." houses, without their occurrence the V.R.C. are being continued
being detected by the tenants to-day and to-morrow.—Page 4. antil a considerable tíma had: The Q. 8. K. advise consignees lapsed after the departure of that the Alps Maru bas arrived
From Europe.-Page 4 The tenants of three adjoining Her First Elopement " is be- houses, Nos. 6, 7 and 8, woke upling sbown at the World Theatre this morning to discover that d-day-Page 12.
burglar, or burglars, bad
ja correspondent been
their midst. and
LISTEN! states that Dr. Sua Yat-sen's Frestaogible evidence of their idential seal, which was left activities was provided in the dis- behind during the recent coup, appearance of various articles, interesting part of my bur has been purchased by a mer clothing and sums of money. It ess"-Nir
Madi- chant for two thousand dollars. has not yet been possible to intosh. It is made of green jade and gold estimate the exact loss, but io.
CANTON NEWS,
Dr. Sun's feal Sold.
Our Canton
the thieves.
"I find advertising
the
Harold
and is said to have cost four one case the amount is placed at Tenders are being called by thousand dollars.
$115.
October 30th, for widening part i
In compliance with a request How the burglars may have (Macao harbour.- Page 47 made by the British Consul, the gained access to the property will At the Star, Theatre is being od the magistrate of the Pan Yu that common verandah exists Defence-Paze 12. Foreign Commissioner has order. be seen when it' is explained (shown ("The Witness, for the district to arrest the persons who in the rear of the terrace which recently fred of an Indian watch might have given the robbers advertise water filterk Page 4
The Far East Building Ca man at Messrs. Butterfield and facilities in getting from one Yed Saug Swiss godown,
The Canton Musicpati decided to constract twenty
| along the inet
Negotiations hay
-house to the other. kala-It is of incidental interest-