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
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux toad.
(SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE)
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1881 XA EBAARD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
B. 13,503
KEMAL TO MEET GENERAL HARINGTON;
Atlantic Flotilla En Route.
GREECE INVOKES AID OF VENIZELOS.
[Reuter's Service.)
Constantinople, September 29. Replying to General Harington's telegram mentioned in a mes- sage of the 28th. Inst., Mustapha Kemal desiaren that his troops will not advance further. Ha desires that no-incident shall occur, and will seize the earliest opportunity of meating General Harington.
A message of the 28th. inst, stated; General Harington, In a conciliatory reply to Kemal Pasba, thanks him for his declaration to respect the neutrality of the Straits and his desire to avoid incidents, and points out that the destruction and building of roads was carried out a military necessity. He asures Kemal Pasha that no shot will be fired except by bis, Cleneral Harington's, orders, and expresses readiness to meet Kemal Pasha anywhere that is convenient to dis- cuss an understanding.)
Naval Reinforcements on the Way.
Gibraltar, September 29. The flotilla leader and eight destroyers of the first flotilla of the Atlantic Fleet have arrived en route to the Near East, also two sub-
marines.
Full Support from Australia.
Melbourne, September 25. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes said that Australia was praying that there would not be war, but if it came Britain would be in the right, even if left alone. Australia had previously put in the field & larger army than the Turks could now master, and would do the same again if necessary.
Venizelos to Represent Greece at Conference?
The Revolutionary Committee bas telegraphed to M. Venizelos at Paris aking him to undertake the defence of Greek interests with the Entente and to represent Greece at the Near East conference.
The Committee demanded the immediate departure from Greec of ex-King Constantine, ex-Q teen Sophie, and the Princes Nicholas and Andrew. It is understood that they departed aboard a battle. ebip last night.
The Committee has forbidden demonstrations in the streets. It is announced that she revolution has not been recompented | by---stazio drop of bloodshed, " Several Royalist officers) arrested at the outbreak of the revolution have been released.! and all political prisoners have been liberated. The elements which long terrorised the city under the Constantins regime have mysteriously disappeared. It is rumoured that ex-Premiers, Goun- aris, Stratos, and Protopapadakis have been arrested. Many politicians believe that the reign of the new King will not be a long one, and, that a republic il likely.
Greece Talking of Retrieving Disaster.
Later.
The revolutionary leaders, in a statement, insist that the move- mont is ab-olutely national, and is exclusively aimed at reparation of the recent catastrophe and the creation of a strang army to save Thrace. They declare that the settlement of the dynastic question must comform to the will of the great majority of the Greek people,
High Commissioners Despatch Pacificatory Delegates. Constantinople, September 29. The Hizb Commissioners hava decided to despatch & commission composed of British, French and Italian officers to Rodosto, Lule Burgas, and Adrianople to exercise a pacifying influence.
Arrest of Greek Premiers Confirmed.
Paris, September 29.
A messaze from Athens confrms the arrest of the three ex- Premiers. M. Theotokis and Rear-Admiral Goudas have also been arrested. The mesange adds that it is expected they will be brought to trial as responsible for the events in Asia Minor.
Cabinet Regards Kemalist Action as Infringement.
Londan. September 29.
At the conclusion of a further series of Cabinet meetings anxiety; in'official circles was in nowice eased. It is understood that the Gor- erament regard the Turkish action as an infringement of the Allied Note, and decided that it is impossible to permit the Kemalista to re- main and reconnolire positions in the neutral zone. The Govern ment has therefore informed the military authorities that they have complete support in demanding the withdrawal of the Kemalists. leaving the question of a time-limit to the discretion of General Harington, Admiral Brock, and the High Commissioner. Meantime the members of the Cabinatarastanding by ready for emergencies, and are expecting an early development.
Rumour of War Causes Slump.
London, September 29.
"The nervousness created by the Near Eastern situation is ex- emplified by the slump on the Liverpool cotton market to-day owing to a baseless rumour that. Britain had declared war on Turkey, concerning which an authoritative denini was subsequently issued.
LANCASHIRE COTTON TRADE DEPRESSION.
Companies Gradually Losing Their Capital.
London, September 29. The question of the continued severe depression in the Lan- cashire Cotton trade was discussed at a Manchester meeting of representatives of over fifty per cent of the spinning companies. Leading spinners pointed out that most concerns were gradually losing their capital, and only immediate and drastic action would evert a Enancial crisia. An enquiry into the question of fixing| minimum prices for standard counts of yarn was suggested, also the curtailment of production.-
LEAGUE OF NATIONS FINANCES,
tisfactory Position.
Geneva, September 29,
The report of the Fourth Commission shows that the Losgue off Batons is iná solidly stressed, owing to the non-payment of con- tribalisté tocaliu” 5 800.000 gold franes for 19-21 sød the payment so
SUN YAT-SEN'S REPLY.
Authenticity of "Telegraph' Letters Admitted.
Alliance with Germany and Russia Intended.
Denial of Bolshevism,
(Our Own. Correspondent.)
Shanghai, September 29;
Dr. Sun Yat-sen admits the veracity of the "Hongkong Telegraph's" disclosures relative to the proposal to form an. Alliance with Germany. and Russia.
He says, however, that the letters have been improperly translated and are partly false Hẹ defended himself on the ground that all the Powers except Germany and Russia continned to be aggressive. He cites the relinquishment of extra-territoriality as proof that Germany and Russia have shown a favourable attitude towards China.
China's Desire for Equality.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen says that the creation of th the Soviet Government had removed China greatest political menare, so long as the Soviet Government continues its non-Imperialistic policy. He says that China's greatest need is assistance from Powers which will treat China as an equal, and believes that Germany and Russia are the. only Powers qualified to trêst China in that maa- He therefore favours & conciliatory attitude. towards Germany and Russia.
ner.
According to Dr. Sun, such a policy will dot injure any of the other Powers which honestly desire a re-united China. He states that thase are bis main considerations.
Bolshevism Unsuited to China. Dr. Sun says that epithets accusing him Bolshevistic views do not injure him and will nộ deter him. He denies that he has any sympathy with Bolshevism as a principle and says that e correct reading of his letters will prove this beyond doubt. He also says that he may issue en English translation of the letters reproduced the "Hongkong Telegraph". He asserts that. "Hongkong Telegraph's insinuation that letters reveal a leaning towards Bolshevism charge unworthy of an answer, as all intelli miads will realise that China is politically!! economically unsuited to Bolshevism Br says that he never once dreamed of transforiding China into a Bolshevik Republic.
Fruitless Overtures to Foreign Capitalists, In conclusion, the late President" of South says that he had made repeated overt to American, British and other, foreign capita with a view to arousing their interest in the mercial development of China, but all were to his suggestions. Hence, he says, he h turn elsewhere for much-needed co-operation
SIKIS VICTORY.
Endorsed by French Boxing Federation.
Parie
The French Boxing Federation has endorsed the d judges in the Carpentier Siki fight and approved light-heavyweight championship at idle wakia.
IRISH POSTAL BEZELEMENTA
BTUBA
REMOVAL NOTICE
1829, of their
Queen's Road Central, to
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road. (SITE OF THE OLD VICTORIA THEATRE.)
THE BANK MYSTERY. PORTUGUES
LAST NIGHTS
ATION
Not a Book-kee
ordered; Shot.
The disappearaNOR from the Internationi
Ordered to Macao.
Brror.
280,000] Lisbon, Sept., 29.—Tha' eræisse
Repablică has 'basa ordered factor Corporation atilbreitig i nd-proceed to Manno from South Röäureight o'clock last nizkifel în mystery:- A. THE A-America. Reuter. reven ärmed men visited 26, Wing porter who-called on' this noting WoStreet, nemigraan” boarding manager" this morning to fo house. They gazed and bound jquire if anything badban JAPAN'S MILITARISTS. the Inmates kod during the half-discovered which would throw bour they remained on the pre-some light on the affair was in- mises collected all the money and formed that the Bank are still in fvaloables, including gold dollars the dark as to what ban happened
xod foreign coin to the value of to the money. name $6,000.
It has been sacertsinad that the Tokyo, Sept. 30.—The revola- As the robbers were leaving loss is oot through any book- tion of alleged intrigues regard- they were observed by Datective-keeping error, the pressman was ing the disposal of arms, iz
Kokamiz Sergeant Sio Ohuen, who, it will told, and there has been no tam-continued by the
remembered,
highly pering with either the vaults or which now allegin that Japanese. praised for his services in the the safea Beyond those facts militarists have completed plans famous Wo Ping Theatre case. practically nothing appears to bejto, establish a buffer state in
Although single-handed, the known idetoctīvo tackled the gang, bat|
ARMS TRAFFIC.
Further Disclosures.
conjunction with Chang Tao-lim and General Disterichs" organisas tion, a 'financial · syndicate to assist both partnere. ... & War Office spokesman quoted by the | Kõkumin denies the plan for the establishment of a berffer stato, batadmits the disappearance of When charged to-day with part of the confiscated arms and being in possession of two Ammunition, the destination of
Full Sentence Imposed."
they were too many for him One of the armed men pointed {bis revolver at the officer and fred hitting him in the chest. The gang 'then made off, chased by a number of police and other's who by this time had been attracted to the scout. The unfortduate detective was placed lears, two rifle muzzles, and which is now being investigated in the ambulance and taken to the 630 rounds of ammunition by the Foreign Office-Restar Government Civil Hospital, bát * Ohinese pleaded the wound was serious and the he was marly hired gallant man expired harily satry the arms for another person.
after his admittance.
that
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He explained that the reason HONGKONG FINANCES.
Healthy Outlook.
The chase was an exciting one, why be ran away from the police and firearms were used frequent- was because be was in a hurry to ly. Two mea, on one of whom catch up with his employer in was found a revolver, muze Kerent-order to get the latter to se- ed. They wer escorted to the knowledge his possession. et Central Police Station by party who rossouted, pointed out in a healthy stată. The fizursa the armas. Inspector: Fallon: Hongkong's faäntöä conüauk of constabies with draws)" re- volvers, and on the whathat dun trafickists, in arms on for the first half of the your dre shem now available. These show that accident happened. 1947)
at the end of Taus thers was a Street the weapon of ans of the party accidentally went off sud shot two brothers, one of whom is not expected to liveže
Tas police visited the boarding house where the robbery ocon and it is understood that, the deggers were fodod
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V.R.C. SPORTS.
Second Day's Events.
balance of assets lover lisbilities totalling $9,719,949. --~-
The Local revenue, bronzat in during the six-monthe game to $11,512,230, whiedi compatag with |67,810,9% during the 2 frat
half of – 1921 ~ "The "increase: was largely due to more manéy: {from land sales, which "pródunad
no less than $2.197.356, against $208,627 · lov. 1921. Darlag the month of Jade Las revenus was.... $1,646,108, this comparing with $1,372,442 for Jane, 1921
A report) was "this"; morning mads "fe the police by the accountant of the Wong Tak
The attendance on the second Loong, import and export firm. occupying the first and recond day of the annual sports carnival
of the Victoria Recreation Club The total expenditure during foors of No. 26 Wing Wo Street, taft much to be desired, for it was the half year was $3,278,025, this
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the effect that the gang | entered the premises at 7.30, the poorest on record. However, contrasting with 36,421,394 for the being armed with daggers and there were enough competitors to first six months of 1921, there be- revolvers which they used to make every race Interesting, the ing considerable increases--im fiatimidate the twelve fokis of the 220 yards Championship being Miscellaneous - Expenditure and shop. After being bound and the outstanding feature of the Pablic Works Extraordinary. "For xagged, the victims were a day. In the absence of Jahastone, the month of June, the outgoimen bundled into one room whilat the Lyon was favourite, though with totalled $1,519.647 compared process of ransacking the floors rivals of the capability of Laing $1,066,426 in June last ywa. took place. From safe the and Jick, the Boish was a hot one. robbers took a sum of $4,176. From the start Lyon set the pace,
EMISSARIES AT SHANG HAL some American money and a gold and in the fourth length the watch and chain, the value of tussle between Laing and Jack)
for second place became varý Shanghai is stated by Dhinese which is unknown. “
Jack had enjoyed the newspapers só ha at present ré. After a few ruinutes, the sound keen. of a whistle was heard and there advantage, but in this length ceiving visita from re ensued a panic amongst the Laing made up and was abode of siivee, of milliary rabbers, who rushed into the street the tormer by a mere matter of throughout the country. fia body. The Chinese detective, feet. The race then resolved it-than 20 at them are said. Sin Chean, who was the first self principally into a tusels be arrived there, with the
turaen these two for second purchasing arma, amimKLETÍ to arrive on the scene in response
to the summons, endeavoured to place, Laing eventually beating foodstuns for their emp tackle one of the tank but was Jack by a few seconds. Lyon' Among the latest arrivals SEO T- shot in the elest, from the effects yesterday makes his third decesood to be the agents of which he died shortly after waipionship success in this Geoscal Chao Chiang-ming, from admission into the Government your's sports, Time-D. Lyon, Kwangling and Generaa
2 mins. 40 soca. D. Laing, Heiang from Szechuan. Civil Hospital
Following are the results of the other events:
Twoten were arrested in the 2 mins. 47 secs. subsequent alarm, and were pui ap for indentification at parade in the Central' Police Station this morning.
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FINANCES
JAAR Remedios, WBT 3. Klictell;
G. & Baravel and D. Ogilvie. Time A mine, 38 secs,
-100 yards bars championship.
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