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RUGBY FOOTBALL.
BOMB EXPLOSIONS.
OBSTRUCTION AT LAUSANNE.
Chicherin's Attempt to Spoil Everything.
TURKEY MIGHT PROVE SENSIBLE.
(Reuter's Service.)
Lausanne, December 19.
The Cup Contest. *:
At Canton and Macao.
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S BIRTHDAY.
**At Home
GENEROUS GIFTS
At "Idlewild".
working life which, though beset from time to time with difficulties, disappointments and struggles, has bren brightened with family hap- piness, loyal friendship and the com sciousness of some useful work Considerable interest surrounds Bomb incidents are reported the
done. It was my intention to have triangular fight for
TO THE COLONY. the from Canton and Macro,. Our *Rugger Cup" this season.
this day celebrated in a quiet man- Up correspondent at the former plas to the present, one match has states that a bomb exploded. Yesterday afternoon and even know how to appreciate his value.jner, but the members of my family been played, in which the Club | side street near the Manighaning there WAS · continuous Sir Robert is able to look back on insisted upon doing the thing on a Lausanne, December 19.
beat the Army by ons try to nil. buildings at 9 aru. gentaria e atream of motor-cars going to and many very full years and very more elaborate scale, so as to have The Russian and Turkish so-called counter projects with regard The Club on this occasion was No-one was hurt, and the ly from "Idlewild.” Sir Robert Ho prosperous years; we know he has the friends of the family to share to the Straits are not taken seriously. Well-informed quarters are of lucky to win. the Army side damage done was the smashing Tong's Seymour Road residence,shared his prosperity with the with us our great joy. Although I opinion that M. Chicharin, seeing his proposal to close the Black Sea being the best seen out here for of a number of window panes If on the occasion of the largely Colony and we can always rely onam entering upon my sixty-first unsupported anywhere, is determined to prevent any other scheme many years. We hear that the is said that the incident inattended "At Home given by him to assist those less fortunately year I am in a way stronger than succeeding, bence demanding a sub-commission with a view to pur-Army have improved somewhat associated with threats towards Lady Ho Tung in honour of Sir placed than himself. His name what I have been for the past few suing obstructionist tactics: but the Allies are determined to refuse on their first team, and it will be the new Mayor, who has received Robert's sixty-first birthday. In is alway associated with any good years. (Applause) It is pointed out that the Russian proposal is merely a revival of the interesting to see what happens many intimidating letters on his all, some eight hundred guests work that requires to be done- original Russian scheme, with a fow additions inducements to in their match against the Navy | assumption of office.
Thanksgiving Donation. attended, representative of all charitable or educational, or with
My health has had several serious Turkey to join. It is hoped the Turks will recognise this and return on Saturday next. This match Regarding the Macio affair. sections of the community and assistance to the Government in to their original attituds of co-operation with the Allies for the con-will be played at Happy Valley four correspondent these reports including H.E. the Governor, such matters as the development breakdowns, bat, by the grace of clusion of peace. The modifications Turkey proposes bave already at 4.30 p.m. and the Club players that the explosion occurred at H.E. Admiral Sir Arthur, Lady of the resources of the Calpay. God and the solicitous care of the been disposed of at a meeting of military and naval experts, some no doubt will be there in full 9.30 p.m. on Monday in the and the Misses Lerason, H.E. I think his name will be associated thembers of my family, I recovered time ago, and nó new concession is possible.
force watching paints.
Victoria Cinema, just as the Major-General Sir John and in the future most closely with the leach time. (Applause) In token A Passage of Arms.
The Navy side so far this second part of the programme Lady Fowlar, Sir William Rees advance in education of recent of thanksgiving I have decided to "The League of Nations is organised impotence," said M. Chi- or have appeared rather was about to begin. The per- Davies, Sir William and Lady years. The Colony is indebted to give a sum of $100,000 for founding slow at three-quarter. but formance was stopped for a time Bruny ate. Sir Paul Chater, Bishop him first for the Kowloon British (an industrial school for poor child- cherin at the conclusion of a lively passage of arms with Lord Curzon have Kot
excellent but was soon resumed on it being Dappuy, Bishop Pazzoni. Mr. S. School and secondly for the many ren (Applause)—if I should be for- yesterday evening Chicherin had said the Allied scheme, while pack of forwards together. The ascertained that only a few win-P. Hung (representing the Pres-charitable benefactions to the tunate enough to obtain from the offering fallacious protection to Turkey, allowed a free passage in
fident of China), Mr. Chan Wing-University to which, I am right in Government An undertaking to war time, thus exposing the south coast of Russia to attack and arrival of Campbell on the Vindows were broken.
dictive should improve their
kue (representing the Civil saying, he is the largest benefac-grant a suitable site for it and to obliging Russia to arm. Lord Curzon said he was disappointed at three line." Campbell, we be-
Governor of Canton), members of tor, having given well over a quar maintain it. In the alternative, I Chicherin's spirit, and pointed out that Ismet Pasha did not regardlieve, has played for Cornwall
be Consular Body, Governmentter of a million dollars. It is a the guarantees as illusory, and only Chicherin discussed aggressive and captained Brixham when they
officials, man of commerce and great pleasure to us to be able propose to devote that sum to the intentions towards Talkay. Lord Curzon emphasised that the Allies" desire was to render full justice to Hussis. and said if Chicherin on the Devon Senior Cup. Chinese Heavily Fined. other leading residents of the to congratulate and do honour to establishment of several vernacular
Colony.
a man who knows how to use his free schools in different parts of the persisted in his view progress would be impossible.
“Idlewild” had been absolutely resources of intellect and wealth Colony for giving the children of so well; and I speak for all the poor at least an elementary found to be carrying a large ansformed for the occasion
WAS B most elaborate of you when I say that we wish education. Farther, I will, as long quantity of cigarettes on which There
Chinese archway отег no duty had been paid, was
the him many more years of prosperityja, I live, give an entertainment at brought before Mr. J. R. Wood, entrance to the residence, pa and happiness." (Applause). rach anniversary of my birth to the
which the at the Police Court this morning. passing through
The President's Greeting. poor orphans of the Italian and was arrested whilst guests entered a huge specially-
Mr. S. P. Hung, representative French Convents, the inmates The man
Li Yuen-hung of walking from Yaumati to Mang-erected matshed theatre, where of President
the Blind Homes, the Home for the entertained in mast Peking, made a short speech which were 9,500 cigarettes on which $42.75 lavish tok, and had in his possessión all
fashico. Refreshments
Aged at Kowloon Tong, the Home was interpreted into English by duty should have been paid. The were liberally served, and the Mr. P. H. Kolewall as follows:for the Infirm and Aged at Wanchai, brand was " Hundred Sparrow Sau Nin theatrical troupe have been deputed by President the Victoria Home, and the Old made by the Nanyang Company. Eave a series of most interesting Li Yuen-hung to be the bearer of l'eople's Home in Kowloon City. An interesting feature of the performances, which were greatly an honorific tablet and an aute-(Applause). Before I conclude, I case that the packets bore enjoyed by all present. The dec-graph letter of congratulation to desire to express here my grateful certain mark which the Governorations and illuminations were Sir Robert Ho Tung upon this thanks to the President of China, ment allows the manufacturers to magsificent, and every ng happy occasion of his sixty-first His Excellency Li Yuao-king for put on the packets to show that ment was made for the comfort birthday. On behalf of the Pre- the hongar he has doar me be con daty has been paid, Mr. H. A. of the guests.
sident I congratulate Sir Robert ferring on we the First Class Order
fixed at a month.
Constantinople, December 19. The Angora Government has decided to extend indefinitely the period in which Christians must leaAnatolia, which was originally
Turkish Lie Exposed.
Constantinople. December 19. General Harington has authorised a categorical denial of the allegation made by Reouf Bey with regard to the raping of Turkish women by Armenian labourers at Gallipoli under British instigation, which is declared absolutely without foundation.
Lausanne, December 19. Replying to a Turkish proposal to maintain a garrison of five thousand men, at Gallipoli, Lord Curzon said the Turks must be content with the concessions already made them. The Allies had gone to the furthest limit of concessions. It was impossible to accept the Russian plan with regard to the Straits, which was diametrically opposed to the Allies' plan. The position is that the Allies have completely agreed with regard to the proposed regime of the Straits and absolutely decline to entertain say counter-proposals.
The Rumanian and Yugo-Slav delegates spoke strongly in favouri of the Allied plan, while Chicherin urged that his plan was more suitable.
The Straits commission adjourned at two in the afternoon with aut any rupture, but Lord Curzon made it quite clear that the cussion of the Straits to-morrow must be the last on the subject.
PRINCE GEORGE OPERATED ON.
Has His Appendix Removed.
London, December 19.
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The Club have been rather un- lucky so far in the matter of casualties. Some no doubt will be fit and ready for their next cup-tie against the Navy on Jan. 6th., but a little doubt appears to be felt as to whether Nowers Smythe and Morrison will be seen again this season. This is rather far from being the weak points of unfortunate, as these players were the team. We trust that we are peaking prematurely and hope to see them take the field again as strong as ever on January 6th.
SHARE MARKET.
With the approach of Settle ment Day-to-marow-there is little change to report in the dislocal share market.
Banks have advanced to $975. at which figure sales have been put through.
Prince George was operated on for appendicitis at the King Edward Seventh Hospital for ufficers this morning.
Later.
An official bulletin states that Prince George stood the operation for the removal of the appendix well.
Prince George is the fifth child of Their Majesties the King ead Queen. He is 20 years of age to-day, having been born at York Cottage on December 2uch, 1902. He is a midshipman in the Navy.]
AMERICA'S INTERVENTION IN EUROPE.
Loan to Germany Will be Conditional.
New York. Daceinber 19. Mr. J.P. Morgan declared in his statement regarding a loan to Germany that while he greatly desired to devote himself to the) ituation, bis position was unchanged since the bankers' conference!
mote.
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NO DUTY PAID.
A case in which a Chinese WAL
AUSTRALIAN ELECTION PROBLEM.
Melbourne, December 19.
The elections have reached an interesting stage. The Nations. list and Labour parties each now number 28. It is reported from Sydney that the Nationalists and Country Party are negotiating with regard to co-operation, and the Countryites are stipulating that the Nationalists drop Mr. Hogbes.
the
Gift of Dogs' Home. The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock said:
Of
made his acquaintance here nearly P. Hung. (Applause). I wish also 30 years ago he had not got the to thank Ex-President Hen Esih- grey hair on his forehead as he chang and other friends in Peking has now (Laughter). I am happy as well as my old friend E. Chan to state that he retains two things Chikyue, Civil Governor of Canton, which are of very great advan-
for their congratulatory screens and tage not only to himself but also
onco
Taylor, of the Imports and Ex- Inside the entrance to the res-and in banding him this letter of the Chiao Ho with Sash and pre- ports Department, told isiderce, Sir Robert and Lady Ho I wish him the best of health, long seating me with an Honorific Tablet Worship that this mark had been Tung personsily received the life and all blessings." forged, but a charge could not be gursts, shaking hands with each.
accompanied with his autograph preferred on that account be. Is the main hall and the re-
letter of congratulations. This the Ordinance did not caption rooms were displayed s
"I am very pleased to have the honour is the more appreciated be.. provide for such marks. The gorgeous array of presents re- privilege of speaking here to-day cause it comes at a time of special ark was put on by special ceived from Sir Robert's numerous because I think I may claim to be rejoicings in my family, and because arrangement with the makers. friends, these including a magni-
me by a Cantons baye buyers at $475. The defendant declared that be ficent set of twenty ivory pieces one of the oldest friends amongst also it is conveyed to Hongkong Fires Bre now bad been promised $3 for carry from the children to their father he European community of Sir special representative in the person Robert Ho Tung. When I first of the President's Councillor Mr. S. quoted at $446. ·
ing the parcels for a man who and a beautifully executed piece Sales of Hongkong Wharves said he would meet him at Yau- of silk work by Miss Mary Ho have been put through at $167. mati. He had been unable to Tung, representing longevity.
Hongkong Lands are wanted find that man.
Then there were displayed the at $257
The magistrate imposed a fine many complimentary scrolls re- There are no other changes of at $500, er four months hard ceived from the President of
labour.
Chios, the sx-President, leading statesmen and others, these being generally admired.
to this Colony. The first is his scrolls. To my distinguished absent The feature of the function was useful and vigorous mind and the friends in China, Japan, Singapore,
com- Europe, America who have associ announcement of further second is a thorough and benefactions by Sir Robert and plete belief in the future prosated themselves in telegraphic mes- Lady Ho lung, the former declar-perity of Hongkong. (Applause), sages of felicitations. I wish also to
"The present happy occasion of express my heartfelt thanks. ing his intention of giving the big
entering upon the "Ladies and gentlemen, sum of $100,000 for establishing Sir Robert
his life is more I thank you for the expression an industrial school for poor seventh decade of children and also a yearly treat naturally a very important one of your kind congratulations and on the anniversary of his birth to from the Chinese point of view: good wishes, and for the pleasure orphans; whilst it was also an- and I am privileged to be able to you have given me and my family nounced that Lady Ho Tung bad announce to you this afternoon.
by coming to this reception. I wish decided, in honour of the event, that in honour of this lucky event)
Lady Ho Tung mas
you all long life and prosperity." to give to the Colony & Dozs
very kindly Home and to maintain and endow promised to give a
Dogs' Home Applauso it. These announcements ware and to endow and maintain it. As received with loud applause, President of the Hongkong Society testifying as they did once again for the Prevention of Cruelty to to the great generosity of the Animals, I may say we welcome. givera.
this generous gift not only for Amongst the nomatous con- the relief which it will afford to gratulatory telegrame received the dumb animals of this Colony was one from Mr. John Johnstone but also owing to the fact that it which read:"Very bearty con-will set an
example, which gratulations. Sixty-one not out. hope will be followed by the Make it a century.
Chinese of the Colony, of humanity of the V.R.C. sppears on Page 4. During the proceedings in towards animals." (Applause),"
The Sincere Company have re- teresting souvenirs of the event The speeches by His Excellency ceived stocke of Christmas coq- were handed to the guests in the and Mr. Pollock were interpreted fectionery-Page 8. form of peach-shaped medallions, into Chinese by Mr. R. H. Kote- with ribbon national colours, whilst "long-
of the Chinese wall.
His Excellency then proposed evity cash" were also distributed [the toast of Sir Robert which was Speeches were delivered during | enthusiastically honoured. the afternoon from a specially-
Sir Robert's Reply. constructed enclosure.
RAIN CAUSES DRAWN MATCH.
Johannesburg, December 19. The match between the M.C.C. and the Transvaal was daawo..
June. The statement has strengthened the impression that the The M.C.C compiled 119 without the loss of a wicket, Russell resident intends to endeavour diplomatically to secure a reduction and Sandham contributing 77 and 41 respectively, both being not of reparations, or fix the limits of Germany's capacity to pay, before out. Rain fell during lunch and there was no further play. concerting on loan measures.
BIG AMERICAN FIRM'S FAILURE.
釁
Washington messages represent Mr. Harding as being pleased with the newspapers' warm reception of the preliminary stages of That Mr. Hughes described as the beginning of long, delicate
London, December 19. egotiations. The next stage is expected to follow Ambassador The correspondent of the Times at New York says the failure is darvey's arrival, while the administration will have a further announced of the Houston Fibre Company, one of the largest com- pportunity of personal contact with a European expert in the per- mission houses in the west, dealing with securities in grain, etc. an of Mr. Baldwin, who sails for New York on December 27 to The known liabilities are $5,500,000 (gold). egotiate the funding of the British debt to America.
BELATED CLAIM FAILS.
Lausanne. December 19.
DEATH SENTENCES FOR RAND REBELS.
Johannesburg, December 12.
The remaining three persons tried on charges arising from the at tack at the Brakpan mine during the Read revolt have been In the Admiralty division, Mr. Justice Hill refused to extend sentenced to death. The Court, however, expressed a strong hope that eyond the two years allowed by the Maritime Conventions Act of the Governor-General would reprieve them. 911 the time for bringing an action against the Peninsular and riental S. N. Company by the mother of one of the four hundred nerican soldiers drowned in the collision setween the steamer itrato and the P. & Q. Kashmir in October 1918, for damages for
e loss of her son. The Judge declared that the plaintiff's ignorance I is officially sunounced that seven men were executed at
her legal right was not sufficient reason for his exercising his Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, this morning They were found in posses-who
sion of arms when captured in a Nationalist's house near the Carragh. last week.
iscretion in the maller.
COMMUNISTS FIGHT FASCISTI.
Rome, December 19. Owing to an attack ou Fascists at Taria on the evening of Da-
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FURTHER EXECUTIONS IN DUBLIN.
London, December 19.
The Hague, December 19.-
DUTCH STATE LOAN APPROVED.
The Bill authorising a State loan of three hundred and fifty mber 7. in which two were killed and one wounded, the Fasciati million florins, for the consolidation of the flosting debt, has been adquarters hete decided to mobilise the Fascisti at Turin, who passed by the Second Chamber. cupied the Labour headquarters and hoisted the Italian flag at -mast Subsequently the building was burned down, also the ices of a Communist newspaper and some Communist clubs. Te Communists were killed and 15 wounded in fighting which, ok place yesterday. The city is now quiet,, owing to the Wernment's vigorous measures...
NEW SWEDISH MINISTER TO THE EAST.
Stockholm, December 19, Ewerleff, the Swedish Minister for Vieans and Budapest, has basą transferred to Tokyo and Peking.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
bristmas fate on Page 7.
The Dairy Farro give a list of Consignees are notified of the arrival of the 8.5. Woyo Maru."
Page 4.
A notice of interest to members
The Italian Grand Opera Com- pany are playing for one more night. Pages 4 and 12.
LISTEN!
The real optimist advertises his In reply Sir Robert Ho Tung optimism into actual performance. spoke as follows:
Your Excellencies, Ladies and)
The Governor's Speech. His Excellency the Governor,
Members of the Police Recron- 763 the first to Gentlemen, I thank you all most)tion Club should refer to Page 4.
said :-"Ladies speak,
and sincerely for the hearty and cord- Kelly and Walsh give a new list gentlemen, I want to say a few ial manner in which you have re- of seasonable books on Page 2. words on this auspicious occasionceived the toast to kindly proposed
Sheriff Brothers are showing not only on behalf of the many His Excellency the Governor,
carved coral specialities.-Page 5. guests here to-day but also on whose presence here to-day is very arrived with cargo, consignees are The .s."Katori Maru" having behalf of the community in gen- eral. Sir Robert Ho Tung is cele gratifying to and highly appreciat-given the usual notice. Page 4 brating his sixty-first birthday ed by me and my family. When a to-day and we desire to congrata-man reaches the age of three score late him and Lady Ho Tung very and one, he is apt to make an cordially on this event. We de appraisement, as I do to-day of his aire also to congratulate ourselves | paat achievements and failures. It because we have had Sir Robert is with thankfulness that I look with us for so long and we all back upon nearly half a century of
To-Day's. Exchange.
demand to-day was 2e. 2.13/16d.
The closing rate of the dollar on
Lighting Up-Time. Lighting-Up Time to-day 5.43
p.co.