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Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED TAXI
No. 12,705
EVENTS IN GERMANY.
Strike Situation Improves.
MAY 31. 1923. 日六十日照
四拜禮
TEA THURSDAY,
DEFEAT FOR SUN.
BELILIOS TERRACE.
Reported Fall of Sheklung.
Tenants' Petition Before Council.
Born May B Following a meeting of representatives at agriculture, the delegates informed Dr. Juno that agriculture was prepared to contribute two hundred mation gold marks yearly toward tepar
hons.
ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE CRUISERI
troops and the fores commanded The fighting between Sun's
leaders appears tu *:* King
The strike movement in the Bulit is wining, the now agreements General Chan King's former increasing wages apparently satisfying even the communists. Mass meetings of strisers at fielsenkirchen si elsewhere decimi to re- -ame work.
against the former
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Rent Amendment Bill Passes First Reading.
The plight of the tenants of A meeting of the Legislative R-bilios Terrace, to which, the Pouncil was held in the Council
notice of the Legislative Coinzil Stubbs, R.C.M.G.) presided and Fund has recently directed Chamber this afternoon. attention, was brought to the H.E the Governor (Sir Edward this afternoon when the following there were also present: petitior, signed by 40 residents was land on the table-
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EUROPEAN'S LOSS.
Coolie Pawns Stolen Cigarette Case.
KOWLOON HOTEL
جعته
May Accommodate Belilios Terrace Tenants.
With regard to the big building A silver cigarette base belong at Hankow Road, Kowloon, now to Mr. Fred D. Tracy, an nearing completion as a hotel, a
coolie, at the Magistracy this business man to secure a portion employee of the Standard Qu¦ Telegraph reporter, in fuquiries Company, form. I the subject of a yesterday, walk informed - that charge against Foor Wing, 54, & efforts are now being mad by a
morning
of it on a lease for the Airposa Mr. Pracy, who lives at No. of providing accommodation for Thorpe Manor, May Roar, stated tenants under notice to quit their that the cigarette case was in the homes in Belilios Terrace. pocket of a cast which he left
The chief difficulty would ap- hanging gear a window when be pear to lie in the question of a went to bed on Saturday night. fair rental. Meeers Tung Wah The coat had disappeared when & Co, the owners of the haild. The got up the following morning.ing, bave been in negotiations a stick the coat could be lifted esting himself in the matter. He supposed that by means of with the gentleman who is inter- from the peg by a person stand-
Cel. C. W. Davy, C.M.6. The Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher A por: fram the East River An. Essant message states that, rap ving to the therman protest district states that Dr. Sun's
¡C M.G., Colonial Secretary. "We the undersigned pe- of the seizure of 97 milliards of marks from the Reich-bank at Essen troops commenced
The Hon. Mr. J. a general cupants of Belilies Terrace, being Attorney-General.
H. Kemp. General Degoutte ways the money was serral because the sherman attack on Wairhow on the 28th, together with our families over. Government had not paid wash for the maintenance of the French fighting being continued until 300 persons, ber lange to petition Director of Public Works
The Hon. Mr. H. T. Jackman and Belgian troops in the occupied terntory. The money, would not the following day. The result the Honourable Members of the be returned. He gives no assurance that there will not be similar
was that the centra and left | Legislative Council that some Colonial Treasurer.
The Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, seizures.
were defeated by the opposing law may be passed to prevent us forces, which wing detachments from being turned cut of our Director of Education.
The Hos. Mr. E. A. Leving, of Sun's troops proceeded to represent houses until we are able capture the Tsang Sinz and Pok to obtain suitable accommodation Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
The Hon. Mr. E R. Hallifax.ing under the window. Lo listricts
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock Considerable alarm prevails at Sheklung, as the former troops of [Chan King-ming are only ten miles away and military stores are being rapidly moved back to Canton. A "Ister report from Shektau says the Sheklung has
Paris. May M A message from Dusseldorf states that the resumption of work is almost general throughout the Rubr. Work is in full swing at Essen.
THE OPIUM COMMISSION,
International Unification Scheme.
Geneva. May 30.
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fallen.
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the cruiser
at
The Opium Commission has adopted a resolution, moved by Sir
News also comes from Canton Malcolm De Levingne, recommending that the Council of the League of an attempt to capture the of Nations invite the Powers baving Eastern possessions in which then cruiser Yue Cheong. It appears use of opium for smoking purposes is temporarily continued, to enter that an armed launch, having a forthwith into negotiations through a special conference or other-number of soldiers on board, wise with a view to examining measures to carry out in the most on the 27th. instant steamed effective manner part two of the Opium Convention, and thereby towards
43 pare the way for a reduction of the quantity of opiam used. The con- was lying
she *nchorage off freence will also examine the possibility of coccluding an agreement the. Shameen.
On the launch be- for the adoption of a uniform policy on the basis of various sugges-ing hailed and no satisfactory tions, like the suppression of the system of farms and the establish. reply being forthcoming. shots ment of monopoly unification, price unification, and penalties for were fired by the cruiser and the infractions of the opium law. The French represent ive voted launch was subsequently cap- against the resolution on the ground that it infringed the Conventured. The troops aboard the launch have been handed over to Dr Sua.
tion.
AMERICA'S POSITION IN THE WORLD.
Mr. Harding on Peace Promotion.
elsewhere at reasonable rates:
"Such a legislative provision ought, we submit, to be inserted in the pending Bill to amend the relief not only of your Petitioners Rents Ordinance, 1922, for the
similar but also of others in circumstances.
ad notice to quit expiring on the 1st August, 1923.
"Your Petitioners, have receiv-
Honourable Members of the "We pray, therefore, that the Legislative Council will kindly grant to your Petitioners and to others in the like case, the relief aforesaid
"And your Petitioners will ever pray etc."
The petition was laid before the Council by the Hon. Mr. H. E Pollock, who, however, made no comments on the subject.
NEW LOAN TO CHINA ?
Paris, May 30.
It is understood that a recent mesting of the Council of the Washington, May 30, Speaking at the Memorial Day commemoration in Arlington China and will submit a report to the respective Governments.
Chinese Consortium considered. inter shit, the question of a loan to wilitary cemetery, President Harding declared that the United States had proved it could have less armament and should now are appearing that the United States Government is trying The Daily Sews New York correspondent says indications strive for an assurance of less war. The United States could not to encourage American hankers and should not avoid its world relationship. "We cannot guarantee, loan to the Chinese Government. President Harding recently
to make
farther but can promote, peaceful adjustments of disputes, and aid in the expressed establishment of agencies for peace If national honcur should accomplish more than military or diplomatic methods in the way of the opinion that the Consortium could probably again call the United States to arms, it will be the duty of the country tranquillising China The correspondent believes the Government to use every research and every activity, and all its wealth, to make would encourage enlarged activity of American banks in China, but common cause for the nation's preservation."
the Banks do not appear enthusiastic over the prospect.
TRADE WITH DUTCH INDIES,
Better Business Reported.
London, May 30. Presiding at a meeting of the British Chamber of Commerce for the Dutch Indies, in London, Sir Walter Townley said thanks to the? energies of the Chamber, the importance of the Dutca ladies as an outlet for trade was beginning to be appreciated. The marked rise) in price of many Dutch Indies products could not fail to encourage; business and facilitate the task of financial administration. The in- crease in the price of rubber had unfortunately not been maintained, and apparently the good effect of the curtailment of output could only really be felt if the curtailment became general.
LAWN TENNIS CONTESTS.
British Players in Davis Cup.
Brussels, May 30. In the Davis Cup competition the first day's results are. Lycett (Britain) beat Watson (Belgium) by 6 28 6. 6.2. Washer (Belgium) beat Gilbert, by 6-2,4-6. 6 2,6-3,
Mrs. Mallory in Form.
EXTENDED BELGIAN ARMY SERVICE.
Brussels, May
In order to meet the necessities of the occupation of the Ruhr, a Bill has been introduced to increase the term of service in the service would ceash when the occupation ended. The Socialistg army by four months. The Minister of Defence gaid the extra intimated their inflexible opposition.
SERIOUS RUSSO-BRITISH TENSION.
London May 30.
K. C.
The Hon. Mr. E. D. V. Parr. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewali- The Hon. Mr. Chan Siu-ki. Mr. 3. B. McElderry. Clerk of Councils.
The Hon. Mr. Chan Sin-ki and
New Members.
the Hou. Mr. H. T. Jackman took the Council for the first time. the oath on taking their seats on
Presentation.
Before the usual business of the Council commenced. His Excellency presented the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration to Comdr. Jarges, R.N.R., Captain of the Empress of Canada.
Financial Votes.
The following financial votes were referred to the Finance Committee
to the police in regard to the theft, In consequence of a report made
the various pawnbrokers of the Colony were communicated with one of these, he was stopped by When the defendant turned up at
the pawnbroker and the police sent for. He attempted to sidle out of the shop but was secured
the evidence before him, he could by the accountant.
The Magistrate, said that, with
not convict the man' on a charge of larceny. The charge would therefore be receiving molen pro- penty, and on this be inflicted
labour. ssutence of three months' hard
ROBBED WHILST
ASLEEP.
Constable Loses Revolver
and Ammunition,
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TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 28. 3. 15/16d. Barometer
2 p.or. 29 77. Temperature 2 p.m. 77. Humidity
2 p.m..
93. Water 4.45 pm.
High Tide 11.30 p.m. Low
Lighting Op-Time. 7.03 p.m.
News in To-day's. New Advertisements.
The T. Daniel Frawley Com- pany are playing "Smilia" Through" to-night-Page 4.
An intimation concerning the agency of Messrs Cookson & Co., Ltd. of Newcastle on Tyne, Eng- land, appears on Page 4.
Mr. S. C. Cook has been ap- pointed Secretary to the Hong- kong Engineering and Construc- tion Co., L-Poze 4."
There will be a special attract- tion at the Coronet Theatre at the 5-15 performance to-night-Page
The
ordinary
A Sikh policeman, Hakam Singh, whose official designation". is B189, fell asleep whilst on duty
forty-second
Suita most com-
まで
$10,000 on account of Public Worka, Extraordinary, Kowloos, sextoo quarters, Kowloon Cemet jer
in Yaumati on the morning of the general meeting of the Indo- $800 in aid of the vote Pubic 28th instant. Probably nothing China Navigasion Co., Ltd., will Works, Recurrant, Hongkong, farther would have been beard of be held on the 14th, prox. waterworks maintenance of this laspe had it not been for the Page 4. Aberdeen.
fact that whilst he was sleeping Alpaca Dioner Works Extraordinary Hongkong, ammunition from him. In ex-fortable sommer dianer suit for
$12,200 of account of Public someone stole his revolver and claimed to be the
ing charges for assembling, &c. miscellaneous, two rollers incluf.plaining the theft to bis superiors men.--Page 7.
the constable, of course, had to Works, Extraordinary, New. Ter-which it was carried out.
$2,000 in aid of the vote Public explain the circumstances under:
A & ritories, miscellaneous works. result, he was brought before Mr. $1,000 in aid of the vote Secetar. R. Wood this morning, charged ist for Chinese Affaire other with misconduct. charges, incidental expenses.
$425 in aid of the vote Land Office. personal emoluments.
$1,000 in aid of the vote Imports charges, transport. and Exports Department, other
The Rents Ordinance.
LISTEN. Truthful advertising is the only kind that huilds reputation.
Lane, Crawford's have the ideal folding bed for campers.-Page 6.
"The Puppets of Fate "is the title of the current feature at the Star Theatre. Page 1.
His Worship. after baving The epecial attraction at the heard from the defendant s ples of World Thestre to-night is "A guilty, said: "I have considered Wife's Awakening"-Pages 4 Four case, and I have seen that and 19. you have a record of ten years" service, and or the whole you have a good record. With a view to setting an example to other The Hon. Attorney General policemen not to fall asleep og moved the first reading of a Bill duty, and as the loss of the intituled An Ordinance to amend revolver and ammunition is the Rents Ordinance, 1922.
serious Inspector Lannigan bas The Hoa, the Attorney General, informed me that the arios are referring to the proposed amend. worth $10) I fice you $100. menta, said the principal ones were those providing that there be genuine reconstruct-
A notice of interest to lady members of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club is published on Page 4.
Mackintosh & Co, have special styles.in Sun Helmets. Page &.
ion intended before tanante cas THE HUMAN ZOO:
The Manchester Buontian's correspondent at Moscow raports that M. Chicherin declares the Russo-British position is very serious: and if Marquees Curzon insists on the recall of the Soviet Ambassadors be ejected (this preventing care- to Afghanistan and Persia, a rupture will be inevitable.
PILOT ESCAPES IMPRISONMENT.
The Hague, Mar 30.
The Court of Appeal has acquitted, Pilot Breed, who was sen- tenced to six months' imprisonment in connection with the collision of the steamer Zuiderdijk and the British steamer Ezardindend, last
London, May 30, Mrs. Mallory opened her British" tour in the Middlesex cham-year. pionships at Chiswick, and has entered the fifth round without the] oss of a set.
RENDITION OF WEIHAIWEI
Resumption of Negotiations.
London, Mar 30. In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Ronald McNeill said that the negotiations for the return of Weihaiwei to China had been resumed. The Government was unable set to make e statement. on the subject, but be assured the questioner that all: private interests in the territory were receiving full consideration,
GERMANY'S ECONOMIC CHAOS.
Berlin, May 30. At the annual meeting of the Reichbank, the president, Herr Havenstein, said the deterioration of the country's finances and economie life had made ruinous progress, with the result that calle on the Raichshant had increased eleven or twelve times. The note circulation had risen to twelve hundred and eighty milliards, and wholes, le index prices from 3,665 to 147,500.
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ART O'BRIEN AT BOW STREET.
London, May 30.
Art O'Brien and eight Irish deportees were charged to-day at Bow Street with seditious conspiraor, and remanded until to-morrow;
FOUR THOUSAND KILLED IN EARTHQUAKE.
Allabahad,. May 30.
The lancer learna 'from Meshed that the fatalities in the earth. quake at Turbadhidari aro estimated at four thousand.
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A MILLIONAIRE SHIPOWNER.
London, May 30.
The shipowner Mr. Frank Bibby left estate worth £1,229,482, (Other Telegrams on Park 9.)
lega or mala fide giving ..notice), and for clarity
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to the relationship betwees) landlords and sub-lessees; but he did not add anything to the explanations as fully set out in the objects and reasons, and al- ready published in the Telegraph.|
Police Supervision.
The Hon. Attorney General moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to provide for police supervision of certain persons.
The motion was agreed to and the Bill eventually passed. *
Chinese Emigrant Fees. inituled An Ordinance to sutbo
The Second reading of the Bill,
rise the imposition of fees for thei issue of certificates to Chinese proceeding to foreign countries, was agreed to, and the Bill was later passed.
The European Y.M.C.A.
The Hon. Mr. H. Pollook moved the second, reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to provide for the incorporation of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association of Hongkong.
The motion was agreed to, and the Bill passed.
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Public Ledger Co.
SPEND A VACATION
Council was adjourned until] this day fortnight.
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