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QUESTION OF THE STRAITS.
Allies Said to be in Accord.
FINANCIAL DISCUSSION ADJOURNED.
(Beuter's Service. 1.
302. MARETAKO . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1922.
Lausanne, December 5. It has now been arranged that the Straits commission shall sit ta-morrow to continue the discussion on the freedom of the Straits.
The Allied views on this eubject, which are in complete accord, will be communicated to the Conference.
It is hardly possible to say what the Russians and Turks will do, bat it is considered probable that they will ask for time for con-
sideration.
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Italians Undecided.
Lausanne. Decembr
balance sheet.
BEVAN GETS SEVEN YEARS.
Crowd at the Old Bailey.
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rons between
The French representative on the Ottoman public debt adminis./city's commercial reputation hile the offence was aggravated by having locks affixed to them.
at Terkes.
tration favoured the proposal, but the British representative objected. The Turks requested time to reply, and the discussion was ad- journed until December 7.
his fight.
U.S. MARINES CHARGED.
Roubles or U.S. Notes?
Four Amarisan navat marines
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Gerard Lee Bevan has been found guilty and sentenced to seven terpretation of the Piracy Preven received instruction from their of U.S.S. Helens ware charged years' penal servitude for fraud in connection with abe City Equitabletion Ordinance was raised in the Directors in Paris has from the before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Police Court this morning by Mr. 1st instant, their rates of passage Police Court to-day, with de- Leo D'Almada, who was defand-to Marseilles will be revised, for frauding a Chinese shop keeper, Judge's Strong Comments,
ing the manager of the Sao-Yap the present, sa follow-
af Jervoise Street, of three rolla London. December 5.
Asura Let and 2nd. olass per "A" Class of silk, by false pretences. It Well-known city mon and a number of women ware among the Steamship Company. crowd at the Old Bailey during the closing scene in the Bavan trial one was brought against the steamers 120 and £85; "B" was alleged against them that menagar, Mr. Tang Ching-Class £110 and £81. Those rates they tendered; in payment for Mr. Justice Avory, summing up, referred to the suggestion of Beran's responsibility as chairman of the fire insurance company, and his two sureties under compare with former rates of the silk, notes which they said
were American, notes, wheresh - - being no greater than that of the other directors, and declared that the Ordinance, Messrs. Li Man-£138 14s, and £101 19s, per " &
kui and Ng Kin cho to Clase and £120 6. nad £86 10. they are not. There was Bevan was undoubtedly the dominating spirit in the company's fio-show cause why the sum of $5,000 per "B" Class.
-second charge against them ancial affairs.
"A" Class steamers comprise of stealing a gold ring from an- Paris. December 3.
Alluding to a certain War Boods transaction of twenty thousand secured by a bond should not
be fortalted because of breaches the Andre Lebon, Aramis, Paulo her shopkeeper of 204, Queen's The Petit Parision's Lausanna correspondent asserts that while
window dress-
of the piracy regulations. Lecat, Porthos and Angkor, Rand. The men were Joseph Lord Curzon and M. Barrere have completely agreed with rezard to sterling and the defendant's explanation thereof as the Straits, the Italians are inclined to agree with Chicherin's pro-ing," his Lordship expressed astonishment that such transaction It was alleged in the anmmons while the "B" Class boats Are Plumadore
Ist. Sergeant: was possible in the city to-day. posal.
The jury cony etod Bevan on fifteen counts, adding a rider that that the es. "On Les" which the Angere, Amboise, Azay le Ri-John Joseph Montgomery Marquis Garroni has telegraphed to Rome for fresh instructions the offences were possible owing to the other director not doing Kongmoon was, on August 26th, Chili and Chambord.
Hongkong and dean, Armand Behic, Amazone, Corporal; Frank Van Ashley, * Ottoman Public Debt.
Private: and Charles Henry By- their duty.
theway, a Private. Mr. Justice Avory, in sentencing the accused, emphasized the in the waters of the Colony, being
When the charge was read over The financial sub-commission has discussed the Turkish pro-effect of the prisoner's conduct destroying the confidence of the then on average and then in a posal to allocate part of the Ottoman public debt to succession states public in the insurance busins and the injury he had done to the danger zone improperly equipped: must bare been contemplated by to them in Court they demed all
the grills not belog closed and not the Legislature. .
knowledge of the case. They This point was discussed at said they knew nothing about the Mr. H. K. Holmes, Crown Soli- some length by the two solicitors [notes or about the ring. leiter, appeared to prosecute and and the Magistrate, Mr. Inspector Willis, who prosecut-
Mr. D'Alamada defended.
D'Almada contending that aled, asked for a remand. He said In opening the case, Mr. boat within the limits of the notes tendered appeared to be Holmes stated that Sergeant the waters of the Colony could Russian notes of 25 roubles each. Shannon boarded the vessel off never be in a danger zone and He wanted a remand because he Mr. Cosgrave's unexpected meeting with M. Healy at Holy-Castle Peak and found passengers that the Ordinance was at fault in wished to make further inquiries. head was the first confrmation of the long-current report of Mr.on board. Grills ware provided, not clearly stating what it meant as there might be further charges. Mr. Holmes contended that! The men were remanded until Healy's appointments, which has not yet been officially announced, as required, but they were apen
morning in police- though the duties of Governor-freneral will begin at midnight, when and some of them were wadged a boat was supposed to be on its to-morrow the Irish Free State comes into existence as a Britieb Doininta with dried paint showing that rorage the moment it pulled away custody.
they had not bien closed for a from the pier and not after it bad after Royal assent has been given to the Constitution Bill.
A special Order-in-Council has already handed over the ad-long time. There were no locks left "Hongkong waters." "Ferry plying LOFOSS the ministration of the country to the Provisional Government, bence on the grills, and although there boats
never intended there will be no ceremony of any kind to-morrow to mark the full might have been lacks in the barbour were
storeroom of the ship. It seemed to to be covered by Ebe ment of the Treaty.
him futile and ridiculous to keep | Ordinance, neither +
WITO big American Comment.
flocks in a storeroom when they{ocean-going. Vessole. Boats might be required in an urgent on the river runs were intended emergency. The vessel was on to be covered and were in a dan-
Chifalo and Palermo, the its Bomeward run. He was not ger e as soon as they started famous illusionists, commence prepared to go on with the case on their voyage.
their season at the Theatre Royal The Magistrate thought he had on the 9th.-Page 4. now, and asked for s remand.
Mì. D'Almada also wanted to give some metning to the The 39th annual fete-of the remand, but said he wished to word "Hongkong"-whether that Society of St. Vincent de Paul raise a preliminary objection to meant the centre of the Colony will be held on held on the 10th. the wording of the summons. (or its limits.
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Allies Now Unanimous.
A meeting of the Allies has resulted in a common agreement, which will be presented at to-morrow's conference, at which thel Russians and Turks will be present.
Allied Concessions.
Lausanne. December 5. Although secrecy is maintained with regard to the Allied con- clusions, the impression is that the Allies will limit the number of warships traversing the Straits. besides offering the Turks Greeks Not Wanted.
further concession.
Lausanne. December 5. Rizanur, the second Turkish delegate. in a statement to journalists, declared it was necessary that the Greeks leave Turkey. including Constantinople, as the two nations could no longer live) together after their late experiences, but the Armenians and Jews could remain.
Serious Events at Constantinople.
Constantinople. December 5. Two serious incidents have occurred in connection with the movements of refugees.
Turkish police yesterday prevented the embarkation of Greeks and Armeniars from Constantinople, whereupon the British occupied the customs house, and troops with machine-guas protected the embarkations
The Turkish police to lay prevented the disembarkation of refugees aboard a French tester from Samsoun, despite Allied permission.
The High Commissioners are considering the matter.
AMERICAN POLITICS.
Some Forthcoming Changes.
Washington. December 5.
The new Progressive blue in the Senate won a victory when it obtained from the Agriculture Committee a favourable report on the resolution with the objet of abolishinx the electoral collere for the selection of a President and Vice-President.
The reform would require a constitutional amendment.
IRELAND'S GOVERNOR-GENERAL.
New Dominion Comes Into Bel
London, December 5,
New York, Duskaber 5... The American papers commen: on the selection of Mr. Healy as a stroke of political genius and tact.
Official Announcement,
• London, December 3.
In the House of Lords the Royal assent was given to the Irish Constitution Bill by Royal Commission in the customary form, and subsequently Mr. Haaly's appointment was officially announced.
Precautionary Measures.
London, December 5
News in To-day's New Advertisementa.
He wanted to know how Castle Mr. Holmes said a ship was Alterations in the time table of Peak could at one and the same in danger zone" all the the Peak Tramwaya are giren on- time be "within the waters while she was on her Page 9.
Colony "* and also bot Mr. D'Almads pointed out
The last hours of the Irish Provisional Government were full of anxiety, and elaborate precautions were taken to ensure the safety af members of the Dail in anticipation of the possibility of a final
of the
Particulars and conditions of attempt by the Irregulare to delay legal enactment of the Constitu- within danger zone. He, that the wording of the Ordinance the letting by public suction of tion. Mr. Cosgrave's departure from Dublin last night was kept thought there
TIPALA no cass was "between Hongkong, etc.” one lot of Crown Land, are given secret, and his arrival at Holyhead was unexpected.
for him to answer because After the point had been dison Page 1.
danger zone was beyond the cussed for some time, all parties
At the Coronet Theatre tonight waters of the Colony-between said they would like time to The Old Swimmin' Hole" will Hongkong and some other place, consider it and discuss be screened, whilst at Kowloon If the waters of the Colony greater length. The caSS was Theatre. A Sisve of Vanity" could be termed a danger zone," therefore adjourned until Decem-will fill the bill.-Page 12 then & pirate-infested harbour ber 14th, at 11.30 n.m.
It was announced in Dablin to-night, that Bir. Cosgrave has. been ordered a two months rest cure, and has been adrised to 20 10
the South of France.
The police at Liverpool have seized twenty-five thousand rounds of ammunition and twelve casks of chemicals on two ships bound for Ireland.
OPIUM IN TRE COLONIES.
It is also proposed to fix the Presidential inauguration day as
How Britain is Proceeding. the third Monday in January instead of March 4th. and make sil
London, December 5. Congressmen begin their terms of service on the first Monday in
The Home Office has issued a statement reviewing the action January,
President Harding has again sent to the Senate the nomination taken by the British Government under the International Opium of Pierce Butler, of St. Paul, as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Convention in British Colonies, and concludes by emphasising that Court, which Congress, on Benator La Follette's objection, failed to a steady, continous effort has beep made during the last decade to stify on Monday.
reduce the practice of opium-smoking in British Colonies and Pro- Mr. Harding's address to Congress is not expected before tectorates where it is prevalent. Thursday.
BRITAIN'S AGRICULTURE,
Mr. Lloyd George as Champion-
London, December 5. In the House of Commons. Mr. Lloyd George strongly urged fir-reaching and drastic overhauling of agriculture as the only ugars of solving unemployment and securing cational safety and prosperity.
Mr. Bonar Law said he was willing to consider the advisability of instituting a commission of enquiry, and in the meantine was gosidering the question of scientific farming and the extension of éredit facilities to farmers.
He declared that the questions of subsidies and protection had both been ruled out.
ATTITUDE OF NATIONAL LIBERALS.
Close Vote on Protection Issue.
London, December 5.
The House of Cammens has rejected by 269 to 207 votes a Liberal amendment to the address demanding the repeal of the Safe- gwarding of Industries Act as a protectionist measure.
The division was interesting as indicative of the attitude of the Kational Liberals.
The general policy has been to exercise close control over the trade and bring the average consumption within' moderate limits, and as far as possible prevent the fllicit introduction of supplies.
It does not seero possible to go further so long as the production and distribution are unchecked in neighbouring countries.
Complete suppression can only be attained by simultaneous measures in all the countries concerned.
BRITISH TRADE WITH 'JAVA:4
New Combination Proposed.
London, December 5.. - The overseas committee of the Federation of British Industries is recommending its members to adopt a scheme whereby given number of representative British manufacturera of non-competitive lines shall form a limited company in Jars, each to subscribe an agreed sums, for a maximum of eighteen months, the profits to be divided proportionately.
Further business will be conducted through the existing chan- nela where possible.
SOUTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE.
To Discuss Disarmament.
Rio de Janeiro, December 5. The minority consisted of Labourites, Liberals, twenty In addition to the disarmament conference by the five central National Liberals, and four Conservatives, while thirty-five National American republica,
naval at Washington, wilitary and Liberals, including all the ex-Ministers, abstained from voting.
experts from Brazil, Argentias and Chile will probably confer at Valparaiso in January on the question of disarmament.
LABOUR'S HOURS.
It is hoped in America that the beneficial results of the Washington conference will thus be extended.
Loados, December 5.
Questions in Parliatint.
In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Barlow
d that, peuding further consideration, it was not proposed to intro- dice legislation fegalising ■ 48-hour worklog week on the lines of the Washington conference discussions..
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DEATH OF SIR. FRANCIS FLEMING, Former Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.
London, Dadember 5.
He was not aware that most of the Europea countries had all The death has occurred of Bir Francis Fleming. KC.M.G, who ready legalised a 48-hour week. The convention had only been had a distinguished career in the Colonial Civil Service, his last ailed by a very small number of countries, suck. Greece, India appointment being Governor of the Leeward Islanda, 1895-1901. and Ozacho-Slovakia.
He was Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, in 1899.
-The 8. "Nippon" having arrived with cargo, consignees are given the usual notice.-Page 4.
BAVARIAN PREMIER STUBBORN,
Berlin, December 5,
Tobler's famous chocolate is Vorwuerts publishes a message from Munich stating that Doctor on sale in Hongkong and Row: Von Knilling, the Bavarian Premier, has readived not to sign the loop, Page 3. letter of apology required by the Allies for the recent attacks on Allied
The feature at the World Theatre is "A Mountain officers.
Von Koilling will arrive in Berlin to-day to confer with the Woman."--Page 4 and 12. "
Chancellor.
M. CLEMENCEAU PAYS CALLS.
Washington, December 3. M. Clemenceau, accompanied by the French Ambassador, M. Jussaraud, visited President Harding at the White House, and will visit ex-President Wilson to-morrow.
The visit to the White House was purely courteous, and" with. out political siguificance. The veteran-ex-Premier remained with Mr. Harding for forty minuten.
THE MENACE OF ANTHRAX.
London, December 5. The International Advisory Committee on Anthrax, established |by the International Labour Conference, has met in London.
South Africs, Australia, India and Japan were represented. It was resolved to recommend the antions: repressanted to take definito steps by agreement to combat anthrax:
M.C.C. CABLE FOR NEW MAN.
London, Dacamber 5.
In response to Mann's cable, requesting wicket keeper to be sent out owing to Livesey being injured and Brown failing ill, Strest, |of Sussex, aaiļs for South Africa on Dec. 8.
HOLLAND AND THE WHITE SLAVES. -
The Hague, Devember 5: The Government has tabled a Bill seeking the Second Chamber's approval of the League of Nations convention dealing with the white slave traffic.
PECULIAR CANADIAN FIRES.
Quebec, December 5. The fifth recent fire in Canadian Roman Catholic institutions had occurred, destroying the Sulpician Churob, sad slao the semia- |ary srd prizeta residence.
GREEK EXILES AT BRINDISI.
Brindisi, December 5. Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece have arrived on the British cruiser Calypso..
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The Dairy Farm Company have a fine selection of X'mas Poultry. |--Page 7.
To-night the Pavlows Company will perform "The Magic Flute and Autumn Leaves.”—Page 4.
The Sincere Company- draw attention to their Christmas display. --Page 8.
The attraction at the Star Theatre to-night in "The Love Burglar."-Page 12.
There are some oños rooms to let in the central district-Page 4. *Belected Odes of Horace translated into English versG, RID now on sale.~~Page £4
The new school year at S Stephen's College commences on January 3rd-Page+}
Particulars of interesting ano. tion sales on the 11th, and 13th. |icst. are given on Page 4.
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