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No 12,770
THE LATE PRESIDENT.
SATURDAY,
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HONGKONG'S PETITION.
POUNDEN 1831
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1923. AUGUST 4,
THE REPARATIONS' 'POSITION.
Americans Support British View,
(Reuter's Service.)
World-Wide Regret Expressed.
SYMPATHETIC MESSAGES POURING IN.
Reute Service.)
Only 83 Signatures to Count.
Washington, August 3:
ADDRESSES LACKING. Government officials are paying close attention to the state. ments by Mr. Baldwin and Marquess Curzon, but completo silenco
Hongkong'e petition for Con as to these is maintained: However, there is little doubt that offic ials share Marquess Curzin apprehension as to what the winter stitutional Reform continues to holds in store for the Germans. It is believed that in the event of a meet with ill luck.. London, August 3..
'The latest development is famine in Germany, American public opinion will demand the under- taking of relief measures.
[reported in a Reuter's telegram Brussels, August 3
Pirmouth. Vermont, August 3. Mr. Coolidge is departing for Washington immediately.
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WATER POLO LEAGUE,
Heavy Scoring in First
Matches.
over.
The Committee in obarge of the forthcoming motor car and
The first two matches in the cycle conteste, to be held on Rongkong Water Polo League August 25th and September 2nd, were played at the V.RQ last met again at the uffices of the night. The King's (B) played the Hongkong Telegraphjast evening, V.R.C. (B), and the VRO (A) Mr. C D. Lambert being in the played the RG.A. (B). Both matches were too one-sided to cbair.
The reports of various subprovide much excitement, the Even Mr. Calvin Coolidge's name was unfamiliar to the great miss of Britons until his automatic succession to Mr. Harding was
to hand this morning, which reads Committees were received and ames for the most part consist
loser's goal. announced. The new President'i- fty-one and a lawyer. He was
The Etoil Beige says the Belgian Governmet does not fear the as follows: "The report on Public these indicated that details were ing of a bombardment of the
The King's were all President of the Senate in 1914 1915, and Governor of Massachusetts in 1919 19:0, when he spring into prominence by his new, firm publication of its reply to the British metrorandum, but does not de Petitions shows that the petition being thoroughly gone into, Ar
for the provision of refreshments the V.R.C, (B). Their polo was Berlin, August 2 |tion of Hongkong, for the purpose methods of handling the strike of the Boston City police and dis-rs this until the possibility of further negotiations has disappeared. for amendments to the Donstitu- rangements were also discussed
were by far the stronger missing the malcontents, calling out the militia, and enrolling special The British Government declarations come as a cold douche of of securing to inhabitants the at Tein Wan Hill on August 25th, of a higher standard and they
ewimmers. Hast scored" constables. He combines the possession of strong oratorical powersi
September 2nd. The latter aïs to summed up as a strong, silent man of remarkable canninoss, which tion of the anteate and British support for Gerinany. It is feared intercal locul affairs, roceived 83 be free to competitors, but guests very fine goal for the Club from with astonishing taciturnity, and is a practical idealist, and can be disappointment, as it was xpected it would announce the termina- rights of self-government in purely and tiffias at Castle Peak on
sigastures. It is added that
near the half-wag line, but this that further long, wearisome inter-allied negotiations may now be
will be charged at $2 per head. justifies his political associates' description of him as "cool and calm. held, during which Germany's position will steadily worsen, which further signatures
was the only print the V.R.C. io accordance The question of timing was obtained. The King's sent the in appearance, he is very tall and lean, hatchet faced and reddish the B-rlin Press alleges is M. Poincare's objective. It is considered he counted, baired.
that until it be definitely known what Britain's noxs step is going to with the order of the House also discussed at onsiderable ball between their opponents" Shock to British Public.
of Commons that only the signa- length and final arrangements posts five times in each half, the be, Germany can only contidae to struggle, London. August 3.
"New York, August 3
tures to which addresses are made in this connection."
match ending, King's, (B) 10; The British public were shocked to learn of Mr. Harding's death,
Commenting on Mr. Baldwin's statement; the World says the affixed shall be counted.".
It was decided that entries for V: RC. (B), 1. This morning the Telegraph all events "should close on the In the ercond matsb, V.R.C. as it was generally believed be had emerged from the danger zone British government has taken a position on the surest ground it has and was on the high road to full" recovery. Outward expressions of regret were immediately manifested in the half-masting of the occupied since the beginning of the long reparations controversy. It communicated the above news to 15th instant, instead of the 18th, (A) ▼ R.G.A. (B), it was the Olab
declaration with regard to irretrievable ruin are indisputable. The the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock. K.Cs previously arranged.
who were the euperior team. The
ugners'could do nothing against. British and American fage over the city and west end business Tribune states that the British position tends more and more to de-President of the Constitutional Forms of entry, togather with houses. Their Majesties telegraphed to Ms. Harding their personalite separation from the Allied policy. The N. Y. Times says Britains Reform Association, under whose conditions, will be ready early Busschaert, who was responsible for 12 posla. The game ended sympathy, and added that the whole British people would join with offer was not so much rejected by France as temporarily ignored. auspices the petition was those of the sister nation who mourn the death of their President at Britain's next approaches to the Allies may be more successful.
with the score, V.R:3. (A), 15; R.G.A. (B), 1.
the culminating point of his distinguished career. While the papers do not class bim as a great President, like some of bis predecessors, they tribüfe him as a dependable, honest and upright man, with not a single personal enemy. They trace his wise influence in the settle- ment of the two outstanding leaues of his Presidency, namely the Pacific armaments question and the funding of the British debt to! America.
London, August 3. "
HOME CRICKET SCORES. The Two-Thousand-Run Trinity.
London, August 3. Glamorgan besi Gloucest rahire by 232 run at Swan At Cowes the remainder of the British-American Yachting Cup
At the Oval the West Indies beat Rury by ten wickets races have been postponed to August 8th. on account of Mr. Surrey in the first innings compiled only 97, Francis taking 5 for 51 Harding's death, World-wide condolences and tributes to his char and Browne 4 for 41, and in the second lanings scored 336 Jardine soter are pouring in. For example, a Melbourne message says the compiling 104. Francis took 5 for 45, The West Indies in their suddenness of his death bas grastly shocked Australia. Feeling Srst innings scored 305, Challeror knocking op 155, not out, and in references to the late President were made in the Feders Parliament the second innings scored 121 for 0, Chaltener contributing 66, which promptly adjourned as a mark of respect. Both Houses adopted amation of regret. Mr. Poarce, the Home Minister, in a speech on Tuesday referred to Mr. Harding as a man of the Lincoln type, of marked simplicity and earnestness, who devoted himself to the cause of humanity.
Other Evidence of Sympathy.
not out.
Somerset at Taunton defeated Sussex by six wickets. For Somerset McBryan in the second innings scored 116, not not...
have not
ar.
ranged. Mr. Pollock's observation was that the ruling with regard to addresses was absurd, because, he said, Hongkong was not, after all, a big city like London....
The petition, as
from Hongkong, had appended to it close on 1,500 signatures. To day's telegram shows that only 83 of these will be officially counted.
sent
LUCKY FIND.
next week.
HONGKONG IMPORTS.
Effect of Wuchow
"SEISTAN" BACK.
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The
At Liverpool, Lancashire beat Northamptionehire by nine wickets. The Lancastrian, Makepeace, in the first innings compiled 200, not out. The first three batsmen to complete two thousand At the opening of the sitting of the Court of International Just. ¡runs this season are Hendren, Mead and Makepeace in the order the China Merchants Steam for staples, have declined. Clear-course and sha tónched a sand- ·
The Hague, August 3.
ice, the president, Doctor Loder, sympathetically referred to the death of Mr. Harding, which he said was a loss to the whole world. "He also mentioned Mr. Harding's sympathetic interest in the Court The Court rose in five minutes as a sign of respect.
Ottawa, August 3.
The death of Mr. Harding has greatly shooked the Canadian people, whose guest he was so recently. Expressions of sympathy with the American people have been given to the Press by the Fin ance Minister, Mr. Fielding, and Sir Henry Drayton, representing the Government and the Opposition.
Rutland, Vermont, August 3.
mentioned.
Essex, at Bournemouth beat Hampshire by tour wickets. Essex, Russell in the second innings scored 97;
COMMUNISM IN FINLAND.
STRANGE ACCIDENT.
Chinese Passenger Killed.
No Damage Suspected.
The Seistan, waich weat Arbore recently in the Hainan Straite, arrived back in Hong- The fortnightly Price Current kong yesterday afternoon. During and Market Report, published by the last typhoon the Saiatan the Hongkong General Chamber sought shelter in Haian Bay, of Commerce, states:
opposite Hainan Island. Cotton Price Goode and Fancy weather cleared and the ship was.. Cotton Goode.-There ban been a proceeding down the Straits, con- Piracy Plot Prevented.
fair enquiry, chiefly for Fancy tinuing on her voyage, when Goods, but the volume of business the FIlraordinary tide, caused. Further details in connection which has resulted is disappoint. by the typhoon, took her out of her with the seizure of arms aboarding. Manchester prices, especially twelve miles Navigation boat Kwangtah go to
aro practically unchanged. difficulty and proceeded to Hoi At Harrogate, Worcestershire was besten by Tarkshire by an confirm the belief that a piratical ana have fallen off. Local values bank. The Seistan got off without Raw Cottons-The capture of bow, and from there came on to innings and 37 rune: Worcester in their first fanings only compiled plot, which had for its object the 42. Macaulay took 5 for 11. In the second innings Worcestor capture of the steamer when she scored 163, Macaulay taking 5 for 58. Yorkshire scared 242 for 2 was out at sea, was frustrated by Wuchow City by Sun Yat Sen's Hoogkong under her own steam. the timely search made of the troops has created a better feeling So far as can be ascertained at the vessel. suffered and declared.
For vessel before she was allowed and a fair number of bales was present,
to sail from the Company's put through at previous rates. In practically no damage.
with the price of wharf at West Point. Police sympathy offi icls seen to-day stated American Cotton, buying · has that che search WAS made ceased and quotations are purely in accordance with routine, and Dominal. Quotations are:-No. the discovery of the arme came 10%. $164/:91. No 128. 8172/202. as a surprise, Sergeant Carey, No 16 $195/207. No. 20. in ebarge of a police launch, had $182/206. Arrivals 4,250 bales 11.000 bales, Mr. George Harding, the late President's brather, said that before
A hundred and eight Communists have been arrested for parti-put alongside and in the course Shipments nil. Salos 3.000 bales.
con- Bargains 7,000 bales, starting on bis Alaekan trip the President arranged his personal oipating in revolutionary activities in Finland. The Government of a search of a third-class cabin Unsold stack
Wollens. There is 1 affaite. as if he feared he would never retura He made a new will, hes ordered the arrest of all free members of the General Committee a man was detained in sold his newspaper and farm, and rearranged his investments.
of the Communist party, also the editors of the Communist news afquence of the discovery on him San Francisco, August 3.
papers, the publication of which has been suspended. The arrested of two automatics and a revolver, siderable amount of enquiries and
protruding over the junk's side Mrs. Harding is bearing up well, but had the services of a aures men will be charged with high treason. It is stated that the, Gor-all fully loaded and ready for use, some liues of euilings have been with a sailing junk, and a plank came through a port, hole and ernment have proofs that the Finnish Communists received instrue. This development synchronised booked.
with the occurrence of a panic Raw Cottons There is no killed a man in the third-class tions and considerable money from the Russian Communist party,
amongst some of the p4s-business to r port and quotations lavatory. The man, who was bit sengers. who bolted
are unchanged.
on the cbio, had his neck dislocat- the gangway and escaped ashore
Metata. The market has been, and death was instantaneous. before the police were prepared for this move.
The luggage and active ohi fy for spot cargo at sleeping врасов of these prices which in many cases show passengers were, however, search loss to the importer. Local cost as it is difficult to negotiato ed and seven other revolvers, all prices are much below replacing
for future delivery. fully loaded, were unearthed.
There is not the slightest doubt;:
Flour Market Report-Stock: at 350,000 Backs. declare the police officers seen, that a piratical consipracy had estimated been checkmated with the Market stondy. Quotations; discovery of these arms and the American Patent, $3.65 per eack; arrest of the suspected man, who American Straight, $3.00 par sack; has been brought before the American Cut off, $2.95 per sack; Shanghai Flour, $3.15 per sack; Magistrate and reminded.
· Before embarking in a special train for Washington, Mr. Coolidge visited his mother's grave on the outskirts of Plymouth,"
Marlon, August 3.
all night long.
National Mourning.
Washington, August 2.
Many Arrests Effected.
Helsingfors, August 3.
DARING DACOITY IN CALCUTȚA.
Daylight Raid on Post Office.
Mr. Hughes bas ordered all Government departments and bureaux to be closed for the remainder of the day as a token of mouraing, following the precedent of Mr. Hay, who was Secretary of State when President McKinley was assassinated. The stock and mercantile exchanges all over the country and many private banking
Calcutta, August. 3. houses have also closed. No details as to the funeral will be obtain. able until Mrs Harding's wishes are learned, but if precedent bo
Four armed dacoits this afternoon raidod the branch post office followed Mr. Harding's body will be taken to the White House and in central Calcutta and shot dead the Indian postmaster, who refna- placed in the centre of the bistoric East Rom, where the bodies of ed to hand over the takings. They escaped through a side street, Lincoln and McKinly lay. Afterwards it will re conveyed to the firing as they went. One was seized by an Indian passerby and Capitol to lie in state, like the martyred Presidents,
arrested, but the others escaped. It is believed that they had not Gibraltar, August 3 secured any booty. The news of Mr. Harding's death has evoked universal regret especially in view of the presence of the United Stated practice equadron. Flags were half-mailed on the warships and government buildings and generally. The remaining functions in connection with the slay of the Americans have been cancelled.
Washington, August 3.
Ex President Wilson has sent his condolences to Mrs. Harding! to-day. When the sad news reached Mr. Wilson's residence last night, Mrs. Wilson refused to waken him, owing to the condition of his health.
Paria, August 2.
M. Millerand has telegraphed to Mr. Coolidge, speaking of Mr. Harding's cordial sympathy for Franco. M. Poincare in a telegram to Mr. Hughes declared that a great figure had disappeared, and a generous, enlightened friend, whom the French had learned to love and respect. The French Press unanimously deplores the President's death, and declares that it is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the event.
Canada's Condolences.
Tho
Ottawa, August 3. The Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, in a statement to the Press, says genuine sorrow will be exprossed all-over Canada at the death of Mr. Harding, who was "a very good noighbour." Prime Minister bas telegraphed condolences to Mrs. Harding and the people of the United States on behalf of the Government and people of Canada.
THIRD INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES.
Riga, August 3,
A mesesgo from Moscow states that the Third International has appointed Mesars Holler, Katajams, and Harden, to represent Russia, Japan and Canada respectively, and investigate labour
THE SOVIET AND THE EAST,
Peculiar View on Singapore Base, "
Kigo, August 3."
A message from Moscow states that Karakban, a member of the Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissariat, has left for Chins on a special mission. It is stated that the Pacific would in the futuro become the centre of international politics, and that after the fortifying of Singapore the British will be the mastore of Asin.
ANOTHER ROYAL BETROTHAL.
London, August 3.
A marriage has been arranged between Prince Paul of Serbia and Princess Olga, the eldest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece.
A LITTLE WAR IN BOKHARA.
Riga, August 3. A message from Moscow states that the Red forces have tured the town of Sarm, in Bokhara, after a twelve-hour battle,
KWANTUNG NEWS.
West River Floods.
Two brigades of Yunna0696 tracpa have been sent back to the North Risor front. Tboy are ac companied by a contingent of impressed coolies, over a thousand strong. Ten thousand Northern troops are report to be on this front, having arrived at Nam
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Australian No 1; 83.00. SugarMarket dull. Baltpetre.-Blight improvement since last report...
PRES, HARDING'S DEATH.
A somewhat unusual accident
ateamer Chung Oa on arrival here was reported by the Kongmoon this morpice Near Wangmoon, on her way down to Hongkong pight, the steamer collided
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 28, 2, 11/16d.. High Tide 1:56 DO. Low~ Water 8.39 p.m.
Lighting Up-Time. 7.03 p.m.”
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
minated night fete takes place The third Easma Beach Blu-
to-night-Page 4.
Carnival" the British super- production featuring Matheson Lang will be screened at the World Theatre for the last time tonight-Pages 4 and 14.
"All Fire and Marine Insuranco" Offices will be closed on Monday ~ next. Page 4
French lady is prepared to teach French (Berlitz method),-. Page. 4.
LISTEN. Advertising is the language of business which speaks to the people.
To-Let! Furnished house on the Peak.--Pazo 4.
Local Condolences.
In consequence of the death of President Harding, the flag the American Consulate is flying A large number of wounded said. at haif-mast, and all business ex- lershavearrivedia Canton from the cept that of an urgent nature is East River front, where it is suspended until Tuesday, cap-believed heavy fighting ie at pro This morning, Captain Neville, The famous "Vitte!" water is
sent taking place,
A.D.C. to His Excellency the on sale at the French Stom-- Owing the recent heavy rain, Governor, called and conveyed to Pane 7, many villages on the West River the Consul General (Mr. W. H. The picturised version of Bax have been Inundated. Dyken Gale) the condolences of His Boach's famous story The Iron have been washed away and the Excellency, whilst the Hon. Mr. Trail" is being shown at the sufferings of the villagers terrible. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. (Colonial Coronet Theatre -Pazo 14 Relief is impossible as the officials 6-cretary) expressed to the Con- For the weak-end programme of the bonevolent societies have sul the nondolences of the com- at the Star Theatre refer to Page
A WIN FOR MRS. MALLORY.
Seabright, New Jersey, August 3. ‚- Mrs. Mallory beat Miss MoKane, 6-4, 6-3.