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THE
ELECTION CAMPAIGN.
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No Clear-Cut Issue Before Electors.
LORD BIRKENHEAD'S ADVICE TO CONSERVATIVE
WOMEN.
Best's Service, t
London, November 6,
七月堂十英港費 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1922. BAIƑÂ
SERIOUS NEAR EAST CRISIS.
BATHING TRAGEDY.
More Demands by Angora.
Y.M.C.A. Boy, Drowned in Tank.
ALLIES
DECLINE TO DISCUES NEW POINTS.
(Reuter's Servite.)
London, November 6.
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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
MOTOR HOLD-UP STORY.
Nothing But a Practical Joke.
A tragedy occurred at the There were sensational reports Chinese YM.C.A. headquarters jin town this morning to the effect building at Bridges Street vestar-that a party of motorista, inalad- day afternoon, when a Chinese ing a well-known local gentleman lad was drowned in the swim-and a number of ladies, were It is authoritatively stated that the developments occurring at
returning from Pepulse Bay last Mr. Bonar Law's prediction of a big Conservative majority is Constantinople are very serious. The appointment of an Administraming tank.
Swimming classes were being pight when they wore held up' tion favourable to Angora is an internal matter not concerning out- not shared by Lord Birkenhead, who to-day publishes advice to the siders, and any demand by Angora to take over the civil administra conducted, and the second batch by a band of robbers.
The story told was that the car Conservative women of Liverpool to vote for Conservative candidates'
the ladies was was stopped and only if they undertake to co-operate with Mr. Lloyd George. Lord tion in the occupied zone will be admissible, provided the terms of of pupils wars making ready to
relieved of
their Birkenhead says it is inconceivable thas Mr. Roast Law will obtain the Mudania Convention are upheld, securing Allied military take their turn when it
occupation of the zone. But a demand for Kemalist military occu-noticed that suit of clothing were a working majority, and Mr. Bayd George is the only leader with pation of the zone would be inadmissible by the Allies, as conflicting had been left in the dressing jewellery: that the gasolene was room before their arrival. The all taken from the tank and that With no outstanding issue, and a multiplication of candidates, with the Convention.
In consequence of the conflicting position at Constantinople, it conclusion arrived at was that the car was then left on the road- as a result of which straight fights will be very few, party organiser,}
was still unlike those at presious elections, are somewhat doubtful as to their is now thought likely that the Lausanne Conference may be post one of the pupils included in the side, the party being compelled to on the find their way home as best they premises. There Was no-one could. prospects, but the Indepen lent Liberals and the Labourites both deponed for a week or more. Any further untoward event in Con- firs; batch
stantinople might easily create an entirely different situation.
swimming in the barb, how. On leaming of the report, we clare that reports from the constituencies are encouraging.
ever, and after a search of got into touch with the gentle- the building had yielded non concerned, bat were assured
whom he can combine.
Labour Not Dismayed.
1,xbourite headquarters today declared that they are not dis-j mayed by the agitation on the subject of a capital levy, which their opponents are exploiting to the utmost. An ufficial said the Party would adhere to its leve plan as the only method of dealing with the National Debt. The official anticipated that 200 Labourites would be elected.
V
Personalities in the contest have so far been largely confined to Conservatives, Independent Conservatives and National Liberals The last-mentioned, who clsin 178 eandidates as compared with 135 with which they are generally credited, point out that the Con- vatives nominated include 78 Chamberlainites, whose attitude fter the election will be uncertain.
Mr. Lloyd George's Speeches Cut." -
London, November fi,
The Latest Demands.
Constantinople, November 6
The Angora representative has handed the Allied High Com-results; the thought occurred to that "it was alla joke," carried missioners a second Note stating that warships of all nationalities, the boys that probably he might out by friends of the party. must ask for authorisation to pass the Straits and must salute the have been drowned in the tank. Exactly what happened we were new Government in port. A further Note demands that the S to After some diving the dead body unable to gather. It will satisfy of Wu Kit-ying, a fourteen-year-the gossip-mongers, however, to take over the railway.
There is no further news with regard to the abdication of the old lad, was recovered from the learn that the reports of the Sultan, but it is believed the British authorities are taking measures bottom of the tank, which can-affair were, like those of Mark tained about eight feat of water. Twain's death "greatly I- in protect the Sultan and the Heir to the Throne.
Examinaton showed that there aggerated." The whole thing
B bave been little was a bruise on the forearm of seems to the deceased. It is surmised practical joke... that whilst swimming in the
Allied Refusal.
Later.
The Allied High Commissioners have categorically refused to discuss the Anzora demand regarding warships, as being contrary tank with bis classmates
the terms of the original armistice and the Mudania Coavention.
What Angora Wants
Constantinople. November 6.
Wo was seized with cramp and sant unnoticed by the rest of the class.
It is noteworthy that Mr. Lloyd George, despite the evidences of is popularity as indicated by cheering crowds, no longer figures!
A message from Angora says the National Assembly has! The remains were removed to anong the speakers who are reported verbatim. This may be due to lack of space, for the papers to-day are hardly able to give room to instructed Ismet Pasha to secure the acceptance by the Lausanne the Public Mortuary. Saturday's speeches, the perusal of which must be bewildering to the Conference of the following poicts:-Firstly, that the frontiers of ectorate, for there is no clear-ent iseur like Home Rule or Tariff Turkey be in accordance with the National Pact; secondly, payment iteform.
of an indemnity by Greece; thirdly, suppression of the Capitulation-:į The tone of personal recrimination in the speeches is sharpen-fourthly, modification of the frontiers of frak: and, fifthly, the com-STABBED THREE TIMES. a, saggesting that the only issue before the electors is the former plete independence of Turkey. Financials. economically overnment's record, especially in the Near East.
Plethora of Candidates.
There are three-cornered e intests in 20 constituencies, four- cornered fights in 26, ad even tive and six candidates in each ofį
bafador-n con-tituencies.
politically.
and
Refe: Pash has suppressed the Turkish Senzir The Allie Generals me: Rafet Pasba to-day.
Sultan Attempts to Escape,
Berne. November 6.
Attack on a Timber Merchant.
HOUSE COOLIE
SENTENCED.
Theft of Jewellery
and Money.
Investigations carried out by the pull into the theft of a deposit reeipt for 8750, various pieces of jewellery of the value of $308 and $20 in cash, report- ed yesterday as having occurred With three stab wounds in at No. 68, Caine Road, was various
a very prompt parts of his body, followed by timber merchant, named Cha Farrest. Tae prisoner turned to be house-coolie Chung-bi, is now a patient at the out
to Sergeant Government Civil Hospital, where who, according The Bridleh High Commissioner, at the Sultan's request, visited he was removed, following a Fender, had batt employed at him in the afternoon. British troops since yesterday have been ferocious attack carried out by the bouse since March of this year. The stolen property was assisting to guard the Palace. The second Angora Note, mentioned number of men in Wanchai. jearlier. stated that the regulations of the National Assembly He was going up a late leading divided into small lots and con- to provided that only one warship at a time could enter Turkish ports, from the Wanchai Post Office to cealed in various parts of the
and then only if properly authorised.
It is reported from Constantinople that the Sultan has attempted The Conservatives are attacking the National Liberals in 30 ats, the National Liberals are attacking Sour Conservatives and 11 to depart, but that the inhabitants prevented him. Lerals while the Independent Liberals are attacking National Liberals, inclu ling ten in Sentland, where the evilences of a Cor-!
gative and National Laberst understanding are strongest.
women canviidates have to right for their seats.
An Interesting Candidate.
London. Novambar 6.
Loan
Mr. C.B. Crisp, who negotiated the stamnus 25.Coug
a in 1912, is the Independent Liberal candidate at Windsor.
1.S. TRADE BOOM.
Bright Prospects for the Future.
All
Guarding the Sultan.
Constantinople. Novembar fi.
Kennedy Road yesterday after-roof All except a ring and a Don when he was attacked with. som of $180 had been recovered Effect of Exchanges.
out warning, and before he could ia the search. As regards the The Londos and foreign exchanges are nervons and weak, recover from his surprise to offer deposit receipt, which was lost, owing to the developments st Constantinople. French francs are resistance, he had been stabbed Sergeant Fender said there would quoted at 65.90 and Belgian at 71.90 while German marks are three times. The wounds were be no difficulty in explaining the offered, in fear of reparations developments, at the low record of serious
and his condition is position to the Bank and getting 100 to the .
thought to be critical.
the money returned. Hə is unable to indentify his assailuots Mr. E. . Hamilton, who tried Athens, November 6. or to describe the direction they the case to day, gave the prisoner It is officially stated that the American Near Ess Relief Com-took after committing the attack, six weeks' hard labour. on arrival in Liverpool from America said he noticed that business) was improving very rapidly in the United States, especially in the mittee has spent 23 million drachmas in assisting Greek refugees woollen section. There was every prospect of very good trade. Since the Snigrna disaster. Americans were anticipating a good time within six months or al rear. Nearly all trades were improving in the States.
London, November 6.
Mr. Walter Andrews, President of the British Wool Federation.
NO IRISH PEACE.
De Valera the "Die-Hard-
London, November 2. Mr. de Valors, in a statement, declares that there is no truth in the rumours of peace negotiations. He says the principles which the Republicans are defending are, by their nature, irreducible and not usceptible to compromise. Victory for the Republic or atter defeat
and extermination are now the alternatives."
AMERICAN MINE EXPLOSION.
Ninety Miners Entombed.
Spangler (Pena.). November 6.
As the result of a terrific explosion at the Reilly Coal Mine, ninety miners who had just begra the day's work are imprisoned Rescuers have entered the mine.
Later.
The rescuers have saved a number, but 25 corpres have so far teen raised.
CHINA AND POLAND.
A Commercial Understanding?
It is believed that commercial tween Poland and China, after the been negotiated, has been signed.
Warsaw, November 6. pourparlers will be opened be. treaty of amity, which has just
American Help to Greeks.
the Telestraints on Pe-- 1.
JAPANESE STEAMER
SUNK.
Crew Arrive In Hongkong.
The Heigo Maru, a wooden steamer of 900 tons, chartered by the Y.K.K., and bound from Osaka to Daren, via Moji, with general jcargo, met heary weather at the
end of last month and after being boffeted by the elements for some day's foundered on the night of Nov. 2nd-3rd. in lat. 36.45 north, long. 122.47 east.
RADIO STATIONS.
To be Provided in China.
Shanghai, November 6-The President of the American Fed- eral Telegraph Compaar, Mr. Schwerin, accompanied by Mr Moss, who arranged a contract with the Chinese Government to
OBITUARY,
Mr. J. Y. V. Vernon.
THE FUKIEN REVOLT.
Chan King-ming's Appeal.
|
OUR COMPETITION.
Two Successful Forecasts.
Last week's Football Competition brought in a large number of coupons, There were tan League games included in the coupon, and two competi- tors succeeded in giving correct forecasts of the matches. They were
Frank P. Anslow, Murray Barracks.
S. Edgar,
E. Etsadwood Terrace.
In accordance with the rules, the prize of $50 is equally divided between these two competitors. If they will call at the Telegraph office, we shall be pleased to band them $25 each.
There were several com- petitors who gave
gine correct forecasts out of ten; whilst two entrants sent
in coupons with not oOI
watch correct. --
of
For the guidance competitors, there are ■. few points that need em phasising again.
Several entrants wats disqualified through their coupons being received on Sunday and Monday. All entries
reach Druri
this office by noon on Saturday. Competitors are asked to mark their envelopes ***Football"
A number of coupon Tere received with no names of competiton thereon. This was possibly due to a batch of coupons being pinned or gummid together and only the top one signed. Each coupon must bear the competitor's name. Do not pin or paste your coupons together.
The competition only covers matches specified on the coupons. Do not add other teams.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Norma Talmadge is appearing
in "Love's Redemption" at the Coronet Theatre.-Page 12
Tonight the Bandman Com- pany are playing "The Young Person in Pink"-Page .
Exchange Backs will be closed for the transaction of Public Bosiness on Friday and Saturday -Page 4.
There will be a Cabaret Dance at the Kowloon Theatre to-aight.
Page 12.
Information concerning the Our Carton, Correspondent bouts of business at the Imports We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. Y. V. Vernon. states that General Chan Kiog-and Exports Office on Friday and which occurred on November 4th. ming has requested the com- Saturday next appears on Page 4. A firm of Insurance Agents re- mander of the Kiangsi forces in a garsing bogeat Varese, Italy which are camped at Shiu Mo, quire a man to take charge of
The late Mr. Vernon Was
Cantonese troops in a simul
aneous attack.
Hongkong, being a partner in formerly a well-known Egure in in Fokien, to cooperate with the the firm of Vernon and Smyth.
and general share formerly Chaler and
Luckily the Chinese steamer | until the stations are completed chiefly in the South of France.
Hongkong Office. Page 4.
LISTEN!
Not to advertice is one way of
further Our correspondent brokers, Vernon. reports that at a general meeting construct four radio stations in The deceased gentleman spent of the Chamber of Commerce in trying not to sell. China, and two radio engineers bave arrived in Shanghai this some thirty years of his life in Swatow it was decided to boycott
is being moming from the United States, this Colony. He retired in 1910 Canton backnotes. Represents-
"Love's Insurance" Mr. Moss will remain in China and went to live on the Continent, tives were elected to inform the
local authorities that if they are screened at to Star Theatre to- Mr. Vernon was 71 years of age strike will be declared,
forced to take the notes, a general |night.-Page 12. when the end came. He has s widow still living and his daughter | is Mrs. H. W. Bird. Two sons ware killed during the war. Much sympathy will be felt for, his relatives in their bereavement.
Tai Loe was in the vicicity at |—Beuter. the time. She saw the Heigo Maru's signal of distress on the night of Nov. 2nd, and after standing by for some bours,
took off the crew of twenty-four in the early hours of Nov. 3rd. when it was zeen' that the Japanese vessel was doomed.
The Tai Les arrived in port with the shipwrecked men yes. terday.
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
CHINA AND PANAMA.
Proposed Legation. Peking, Nov. 6.-It is under- stood that the Government is contemplating the establishment of a Legation at Panama, pro-
present moting the
Consul- General as Charge d'Affaires.--- Beuter,
MACAO BOMBS.
Another Explosion.
GOOD GOING.
Motorists are requested to drive slowly along portion of Garden Road whilst work in connection with the Eastern Extension Tele- graph Company Ltd. is is pro grees.-Page 4.
At the World Theatre the "Chicken in the Cane" is being
night.-Page 7.
Empress of Canada's Feat. screened for the last time to-
at
A noteworthy run was made by Members of the Hongkong St. the Empress of Canada on this Andrew's Society are reminded voyage southbound from Woo- of the practice dances for St. sung. The steamer left Woosung Andrew Ball-Pago 4. at 7 p.m. oo Saturday, the Those interested in the Enter-
and instant,
entered tainment during the slay in A report comes from Macao 4th. that another bamb exploded yes-
Hongkong harbour
noon Hongkong of the Shangbai terday at the fact of The Monte, on Monday, thus making Cricket Team should tarn to Bill Passed by Commission.
but caused very little damage. The ship was not in any sense Manils and Hongkong meet in
run of 41 hours for the 820 miles, Page 4. Paris, Nov. 6-Responding to a
This and similar previous outrage opened up, neither was she the interport golf match to- request by M. Poincare and an order not to delay discoasion of Peking,, Nov. 6-Amandate disappointed Labour leaders; but striving to establish a record. A morrow. Page.7.Mandala the Banque Industrielie Bill, the approves the Cabinet's recent very little effect is caused on the series of fine runs by the Empress Those who signed the Gov- The Referendum as regards the future Government of Rhodesia Finance Commission has adopted decision to open Heuchow, in morale of the business people, of Canada may be looked for now sinar Shield List the Day resulted in 8,774 ypting for responsible Governmbat and 5,989 for in- the same without amendment Kiange, as a commercial Post who are carrying on and keeping that the ship is settling into her wafez Bay course are
Ithe notice on Fars Beuter.
Beuler. corporation in the Union of South Africs.
thair shops open aá namal."
RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FOR RHODESIA
Salisbury (Rhodesia), November 6.
NEW COMMERCIAL
PORT.
are attributed to the work of the
strído.