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LAZARUS
1 CHAN'S ROAD CESTRAL
Premiz Europaan. Optiona in sha Colony.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1*** VAD NAROTRÆR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1922. BQEBA
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DEMOCRATS LEAD IN U.S. ELECTIONS.
Republicans Continue to Lose Seats.
PROMINENT MEN DEFEATED.
(Beste
Service.
New York, November 8.
The New York Times in a leader attributes the Democratic auc- cesses in the elections chiefly to the opposition to the new tariff.
the defeated Republican candidate in New York, invited a referen- dum on the tarif, and adds: "He got his referendum."
Present Administration Rapidly Losing Ground. ****
TURKS REITERATE DEMANDS.
Objection to Allied Troops and Warships.
(Bestor's Service.)
CHINA LIGHT AND POWER.
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PROFESSOR EINSTEIN
THE ARMS CASES.
A Further Remand.
Another formai week's romand was given to the Palace Hotel and King Edward Hotel arms cases by the Magistrala (kir, E. W. Hamilton) at the Police Court
Pitts and Smyth appeared to
ARRIVES.
Charmed with Hongkong A Bright Future.
Scenery.
London, November 8,
The fourth ordinary general Professor Einstein, the cele Contrary to reassuring reports in London to the effect that meeting of the China Light and brated discoverer of the theory of Rafet Pasha yesterday expressed his readiness to cancel the pro- Power Company (1918). Limited, relativity, arrived in the Colway jected military and economic measures in consequence of the Allied was held in the offices of the this morning by the as. Kitano this morning. Generals' objections, to-night's message "frm Renter's Constantin- Company, St. George's Building. Maru, en route to Japan. The The Democratic organ, the World, asserts that Sanator Calder/ople correspondent says a telegram from the Angörs Government this morning. Mr. R. G, Showan Professor, who is accompanied by }gether in the former case, and reiterates the demand for Allied evacuation of Constantinople and presided and there were also Mrs. Einstein, was met by sovstal two Chinese and an other man, a removal of the Allied warships. The demand declares that the present Dr. J. W. Noble (cousuit of the leading Jewish residents, foreigner by his appearance, in presence of the troops and warships is incompatible with Kemlisting committee). Mars Foon who had arranged for a reception the latter. Pitt's ball is fixed as administration of Constantinoplǝ.
I-cho (secratary), F. M. Elis,jof bonour to take place at the $2,000 and those of the others as Martial Law Expected.
A. S. Ella. 3. A. Cordeiro, A. A.Jewish Recreation Club this alter- $1,000 each. Gutierres J. Toppin, A BOOD. In deference, bowever, to Botelho, J. M. Alves, S. F. Chubb (the distinguished visitor's wishes, and W. J. Hawker (share-¡who stated that be wished a quiet bolders).
stay in port, no function will be Before commencing the ordin.beld, the bospitalities being re-
Consult to-day's tipa ar, business of the meeting the stricted to personal entertainQuiz" before filling in your the ment. Three in Hongkong who football coupons. They may belp chairman apologised for Lard Curzon, speaking at the Cannon Street Hotel, said Mr appearance of the notice from the bad been hoping that the Pro you on doubtful matches. Lloyd George's record would be inscribed in lasting letters, but some Company in this morning news fessor would have found time to The coupon for this werk's of his actions had not been helpful to the Foreign Office, notably his papers. I was not their intention give a lecture on his now famous competition will appear for the manifesto of September 16:h, appealing to the Dominions, which to publish it until they had been theory will be disappointed to last time to-morrow. was issued without the knowledge of the speaker (Lord Curzon) or able to pat their reasons before learn that such is not contemplat.
Remember that all coupons
New York, November 8.
The Democratic tide in the Congressional elections continues to rise all over the country.
President Harding's great Republican majority is threatened with extinction, as some of the most prominent, figures in the Re- publican administration have been defeated.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, has apparently been elected, but be ran far behind the Republican ticket.
Senilor Frelinghuysen, of New Jersey, an intimate friend of the, President, has been beaten by the Democrat. Edwards, who openly espoused the wat" cause. Beveridge. of Indiana, who was regard ed as a possible Republican candidate for the Presidency in 1924, is
till hobind his Democrat opponent for election to the Senate.
Senator Reed, of Missouri, has been refelected to the Senate. The Socialist, Victor Berger, of Wisconsin, has been elected to the House of Representatives, thus making up for the defest of Meyer, London, the only socialist member.
The Republican, Miss Alice Robertson, the only woman member of Congress, has been defeated by a matt
Mrs. Winifred Huck. of Illinois, has been elected to fill her father's unexpired term in the House of Representatives, but will only sit until March.
Heavy Losses in Senate.
New York, November 8.
The election returns hitherto show that the Republican majority of 24 in the Senate has been reduced to 16, and there are
The Latest Figures.
Indications of further reductions.
Washington, November 8,
Members elected to the House of Representatives so far number 192 Republicans. 191 Democrats, ene Socialist and one Independent. The Prohibition Question.
New York, November 8.
The referendum in Illinois is showing heavy majorities in favour ->f legalisation for the manufacture and ssle of beer and light wines, The vote ruaning three to one for a modification of the Probibition Act A similar amendment is also leading in Ohio.
Mr. Volstead, of Minnesots, the father of the Prohibition Act. has apparently been defeated in the Congressional election. His pponent, however, stood for an even drier platform thsa Volstead.
EXCHANGE MARKET SLUMP.
Further Low Records Registered.
Landon, November 8.
The acute demoralisation of the foreign exchange market, re- sulting in fresh low records, is attributed to the unsatisfactory news regarding the stabilisation discussions in Berlin and a further sub- atsotial increase in German piper mones, together with the developroants at focstantinople.
French francs are 72 Belgium francs 7890 and German arka 40,000, ali sellers.
Much of the weakness of the French franc is due to apprehen- iogs with regard to the precise effect of any prolonged German de- fault in the matter of reparations pagments.
The Final Rates.
"
Later. The final rate of German marks was 47,000: French francs 72.20% and Belgian francs 79.70 Do the contrary the New York rate on Looden improved to $4.451é,
GERMANY'S FINANCIAL CRISIS.
Proposal of Unofficial Experts.
Berlio, November 8.
j
Later.
The telegram from the Angora Government was in raply, to the last Allied Note.
A Paris message says as Allied proclamation of martial law in Constantinople is expecta i shortly.
A Warning to Turkey.
London, November 8.
The Chairman then said →→
Was *
THAT $50.
to
the Cabinet. The expert work of the Foreign Office should be per shareholders for their perusal. ed, and that Professor Einsein must reach this office by nosa formed by a trained staff, subject to Cabinet control, without in-wing to some misunderstanding rejoins the Kissno Maru 10- on Saturday. terference by amateurs, however hrillist they might be. Our about dates the notice had appear-morrow morning in continuance foreign policy was now the Empire's, not merely Britain's. The co-ed somewhat prematurely and the of his trip to Japan. operation of the Allies was necessary on the questions of reparations chairman could only expressĮ A representative of the Hong-
News in To-day's regret al what had kong Telegraph wucceeded in
New Advertisements. and the Near Ea, and the Anglo-French Entente was more valuable his
gaining a short interview with than any written pack.
occurred. Lord Curzon said be still hoped for a settlement of the repara-
the Professor - this morning. tions question by agreement settlement by force was impracticable. Gentlemen. We lay before you themselves, the Professor speak-draw attention
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. | Language dificulties presented The pretensions of the Kemalists were intolerable-they were a statement of account for the ing German and also broken business on Friday and Saturday. hours of
affront to the Allies and a challenge to Europe. He trusted that the twelve months anded 30:8. unity of the Allied authorities in Constantinople, whose request to September 1922 which, unless is able to speak English and it
French. Mr Einstein, however, |—Page &. establish a state of siege was endorsed by the British and shareholder objects, we will dis was through her courtesy that at the Kowloon Theatre to-night. There will be a Special Dance French Governments last night, would be maintained. Britain pense with reading, as it has been the interview was possible. was prepared to contribute to the maintenance of unity. but in your hands for some days
Page 1%. The Professor began by saying **Love's Insurance" is being if unity.. were brokea owinz to no action bat our already. Our income for the that he did not want to say any-shown at the Star Theatre to-day. own, we should be unable to support the burden alone. He therefore ar has increased from $220 thing about relativity. appealed to the country to sustain the policy of common action and 830.97 to $265,657.93 an appreci
sit-Page 12. which The Bank of China are ready subject about strengthen the bands of the Government in defending the honour of able improvement, and we propose had Written extensively to issu» 8 per cent. Chinese Re- the fig and peace. The Turks must learn that there is a limit to fro deal with the balance at credit concessions, and that the strength of Britain and the might of Lorope of profit and loss account, $132-nd which required on the part public Bands--Pego 4-
of the writer the utmost care in Norma Talmadge is appearing are a rock whereon they will burl themselves in vain,
605 69. by writing $25,000 off expression and a deep knowledge at the Coronet Theatre to-night good will account (bringing it of the subject. His visit to in "Love's Redemption.-Page down to $27,000), placing $7,605.68 to credit of bad and doubtful total eclipse of the sun was dis
Christmas Island to study the 12
The New English: Farcica). debts account. and paying &
appointing, sa the weather was Company are appsåring at the dividend of 50 cents per share a cloudy at the time of the eclipse. Theatre Royal for the last time 200.000 shares, absorbing $100. The English party of scientists to-night in 1000.
"Tilly of Blooms- Our business. I am glad to say, had very much better luck and
who visited Western Australia bury."-Page 4. continues to make steady pro he was interestedly awaiting the arrival with cargo of the 1. 8. Consignees are advised of the Igress and the number of onits:
old was 5,341,830 against 4.464-report they would eventually" Pomons." Page 5.
Way Down East" is coming [290 Iss: yest, an increase of toase. His dedactions from bis
(own observations .WOTO by to the Coronet Theatre.-Pages percent. A9 ta the future we think
no means complete and when be 13 and 5. there need be little doubt about arrived in Japan-where he
Anderson's give list of new- that: the population of Kowloon expected to stay for a mouth a records on Page 3. is increasing rapidly as you know, least he would collaborate with **On with the Dance" is the and large building operations are the Observatories thers in bis boliday feature at the Star
RUSSIAN STUDENTS ARRESTED,
High Treason Alleged.
Warraw, Kovember 8, A. Moscow message states that 1,200 students of the military schools in Moscow, Petrograd, Toursk, Orel, Tver, Kazan, Oranienbaum, atcalera, have been arrested on a charge of high treason, and will be court murtialled.
A number of officers have also been arrested on a charge complicity.
FRENCH SEAMEN'S STRIKE.
Men Want to Resume Work.
Maneilles, November 8.
of
The striking seamen hare voted in favour of returning to work. going on, from which this Com work of determining the result of Theatre. Page 3.
LOWER WAGE FOR DUTCH TEXTILE WORKERS.
London, November 8,
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pany must benefit.
[the observations be had taken. A Series of Boxing Bouts will Now with regard to the counts and our financial position. Professor stated that he was-Page 4.
Speaking of Hongkong, the be held at the V. R. C. to mOTTOW.
I said last year, that adjustments would have to be bad already seen. The scenery fimmensely impressed by what be 4. made in book values owing
The Dutch Association of Master Cotton Spinnera has decided to reduce the wages of textile workers by ten per cent. from December
SHANGHAI STRIKES.
5,000 Tobacco Workers Out.
Shangbai, November 3.-Five
The proposals embodied in the report of the unoffers experts, Mr. J. M. Keynes, Mr. Brand, Mr. Jenks and Professor Cassel, who thousand employees of the Nan- were called in by the Government to help solve be financial problem. yang Brothers Tobacco Company
Pootung strikers-Reuter.
.3,500 marks, with the help of the Reichshank gold reserve and by
BANKING IN THE PHILIPPINES.
BOTT B
LISTEN!
If you don't believe your own advertisements, neither will others.
reminded him very much of to the exchange of the old
Switzerland, and he was extreme- site and station for a new site etc. pleased to come into cooler This has been done and the
mended figures are now before weather, for the heat of the South
had been very trying. He Entrants for the Governor's you and represent only the naw
bad been very interested to Shield to the Goil Club should property belonging to the Com- Move Against Foreign
pany; the values of the old siteearu of the Hongkong Univer- aquauit the notice given on page 4. An extra Gymkisus, has been Banks.
and station have disappeared ality, where the British were together. The new site has been instructing the Chinese, and fixed for December 2nd, Eatzion Maoils, Nov. 2-A Bil! bas valued by Mr. Mowbray North.hought that such an institution close on November 20th--Page 4. should have a great future. Haj Two polices in connection with aim at the stabilisation of the mark on a dollar basis of from 3,000 to yesterday afternoon joined the been introduced in the Beast $2 per sq. foot, and the gain ofl@gretted that he could rat give a } Armistice
cote at the conservativa figure of
Day Service and prohibiting foreign banking cor. 392,699.83 is the book value has
lecture bere, but he was feeling|Armistice Night Dinner are given treeing Germany, at least for two years, from all reparation payments Nanyang Men Resume.
porations from accepting money been used in depreciating the
in need of a Test For that to members of E.AS.M.A. DO or securities either as time or values of buildings and fixtures reason he bad naked the page The Nanying Brothers' strikers checking deposits. The east and overbead mains, as these forego the reception they bad Colonis! Stampeir being auction. local Jawish community to A valuable collection of British resumed after the Company had ment of the Bill into lax would items suffer more severely from wished to give him. In Japan be ed by Messrs. Lammert conceded most of the extensive force foreign banks to incorporate wear and tear than the others.expected to give some lectures at Wid enday next.-Pag demands put forward.
under Philippine lawn and become Goodwill will soon be at a nomins the Imperial University, after General Ho Feng-lin has issued raszely exchange banks' or else amount and the other figure which he would probably visit Hongkong Cricket Club-appeara A notice for member of the warrants for the arrest of two of retire from the Philippines shown in the balance sheet will China and then return to Europe on Page 4 the Pooting strike leaders and Foreign banks are not subject to has also issued a proclamation the internal revenue laws, whitb, represent a brand new light and by way of Falestine. He did not Two Marine Boilers are for stating that the strikers are sub the Bill's sponsors claim, gives power station much below bat ject to martial law and all meet them an advantage over focal it would cost to-day to install intend visiting America this trip-sale-Page 4.
This morning Professor and at the presel prices of buil fing Mrs. Einsteio were given a trip ings will be dispersed by the banks.-leuter. police.
materials and labour
in cash and in kind.
The experts opine that half the Reichsbank gold reserve would
-uffice for the requisite re-purchase of paper marks, which would he restricted to German banknotas, especially those in foreign passession and not to include Exchequer Bills. They suggest that modest credits might be obtained from a consortium of backer to support the stabilisation, but admit that a large foreign losa cannot be expected until the reparation problem is finally settled.
MORE FIGHTING IN DUBLIN,
Later.
A Two-Hour Battle Follows Irregulars' Attack.
London, November 8. It is expected that the BAT. One Free State soldier was killed and 20 wounded, several strike will soon be settled. irregulars were wounded and six captured, & civilish was killed and The Japan-Chins Cotton Mill a little girl wounded in a two-bour battle as Dablis, following the strikers have not made overtures Irregulars' attack on Wellington Barracks. occupied by Free State to the management regarding a Troops. While the Free Stators were parading in the barrack square. settlement.--Freuter. the Irregulars poured in machine-gun and rifle fire from the house- tops and the canal bank, mowing down many troops. Others took cover and replied to the fire. Free State reinforcements were rushed "ap from Portobello Barracks and surrounded the district. The in-
habitants became panic-stricken.
ANOTHER RUSSIAN FAMINE PREDICTED.
Crops Ruined by Drought.
Geneva, November 8.
THE TSINGTAO QUESTION.
Commission Again Meets.
Peking, Nov. 8-At he silling
PEKING POLITICS,
Cabinet Nominations.
Wanted:
Ga
At the World Theatre to-night, Two Weeks With Pay" is being As you will see, we are heavily round the Island, calling at the creeped. Paze it.
Wiseman's Cafs draw attention in debt, debentures and overdraft Repulse Bay Hotel, and later totalling about $750,000 which they visited the Peak and enjoyed to the bygienic conditions under will be increased to $850,000 on ricksba ride along the Lugard which their, bread is baked. payment of the dividend. This Road. They leave early to-morrow Paze 6.
is too large a debt for a Company morning on the Kitano Maru. with a capital of only one million Peking, Nov. 9.-The House of dollars. We therefore propose to Rapresentatives has adopted
further. Capital by answer any questions from share- the issue to shattholders of bolders.
resolution calling on the President
obtain
Members of the Royal Hong- kong Yacht Club should peruso the notice on Page 4. .
Pointer, A Male
Mauser Bhaigue and Winchester - Rifle are for sale.--Page 47@
AD Extraordinary · General
To-Day's Exchange.
ite of the dollar ap
deman
to submit to Parliament im 100.000 new shares at $5, at Dr. Noble seconded and the mediately the nominations for the
s premium of $5 per share, or $10 report and accounts were adopted, Cabinet-fleuter.
in all, which we propose to call On the proposition of Mr. A. &. Meeting of the Chins Light and up, as follows:-82.50 per share Guttierres, seconded by Mr. E. M. Power Co. takes place on Satur of the Sino-Japanese Commission
payable on 4th January, 1923, Elle, the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, day, November 25th.--Page 4. this morning, the Chinese Bib and the stationing of Chinese $2.50 per share payable on 5th. CMG, Messrs. H. P. White and Committee on Pablic Properties police there. The Japanese post. April, 1923, $2.50 per share pay-A. H. Compton were re-elected on Dr. Neason's Russian Relief Committee announces that a presented a table of valuations of poned their reply, int
able on 5th July, 1923, $2.50 per the consulting committee and the representative of the Friends' Relief Mission, who toured the pro-properties aader the control of The Japanese proposed to share payable on 27th September, appointment of Dr. Noble, vince of Buzalok, reports that relief work muat continue for at the Tsingtao military authorities, discuss the land question, as 1923.
in the place of Mt; TV-Hough, to which the Japanese promised brought up at the tenth meeting I now propose that the report was confirmed.
reply.
and the Chinese expresset their snd accounts as presented be Mesars, Lowe, Bingham and Later, the Chinese brought up readiness when they bad received adopted and passed and the profit Mathews were re-elected auditors, proposal regarding the pro- the report, of the Sub-Committee for the year be distributed on the proposition of Mr. AA cedare for the withdrawal of on Public Properties thereon proposed. When that his bean Botelho, seconded by Mr. A. 4. Lighting up- time to day 14
seconded I shall be pleased to Conteleo Japanese troops from Taingtuo Reater
:least six mouths.---
The crops are ruined by the drought, and famine is bound to prevail in the winter.
The Baviat authorities are urging the peasants to gather a re- serre of edible grasses, and are already digging enormous pits for graves in anticipation of a heavy death roll.
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