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Hongkong Telegraph
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1923.
FOUNDED 1891
No 12,704
大拜雞 號登月九蘩
DAVIS CUP FINAL
CRAVE ITALC-CREEK CRISIS.
ITALIANS OCCUPY CORFU.
INCIDENT CAUSES GREAT INDIGNATION.
(Reuter's Service.)
Rome, August 31. Signor Mussolini has communicated to the Cabinet the Greek teply, which was declared unacceptable. Certain decisions were consequently reached, and the Ministers of War and of Marine both made statements on the situation.
Athens, August 31.
Italy not accepting the Greek Note, Greece telegraphed at mid- day to the League of Nations asking it to examine the dispute in: accordance with the Covenant of the League. Signor Montagna visited the Foreign Minister at mid-day, and, it is reported, handed
him a new Nete."
Australia Win First Singles
(Reuter's Service.)
New York, August 31. Ia. the challenge round of the Davis Cup Competition the first singles resulted in Anderson (Australia) boating, Johnson (Amarica) by 4 6,6 2,2 6, 7-5, 6-2.
HOME CRICKET RESULTS
Good Bowling Performances.;
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SINGLE: COPIO CE
POWELL BUILDING.
RECONDITIONED GARS
When we say that our Used Cars are overhaul-d before being placed on sale, we mean that everything has been done that should be done to put the cars in good condition, Ib is not smply a formality with us. Is-is-am ironclad rule and our customers can tell it from the way their care are running... THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO, LTD
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FOUR MILLION DOLLAR, CRAPLATY'S HOUSE..
DEAL
Proposed Purchase by Wm. Jardine, Matheson & Co.:
Powell, Ltd.
Purchased on the Peak. Sell East Point Property. "Ohurch Notes" (St. John's Cathedral magazine) says:→ ing-of Messrs William Powell, recorded that Messrs. Jardine, member that at the last annual An extraordinary general meet- A Reuter cable this morning "Some of our readers may re- Ltd., was held to-day at noon for Matheson & Co, have sold their meeting of seatbolders. the purpose of considering and if East Paint property to a Chinese subscribers in January, tho thought fit passing a resolution to syndicate for four million dollars. Uhaplain annouced that a friend increase the capital to $350,000. A representative of the "Tel- had generously given $30,000 Mr. R.L. Bridger presided. egraph who called on Mr. D.G.M. towards the provision of houAR – The Chairman called upon the Bernard, obtained some details of as a permanent residenes for the Secretary to read the notice the sale. Mr. Bernard said the Chaptein A house on the Peak, convening the meeting.
property comprised the hill com-No. 66, was for sale at the price London, August 31.
The Secretary (Mr. A.A pund at East Point, embracing of $80,000 and has been bought for At Portsmouth, Hants defeated Somerset by 165. For Hants, Mortimore) then read the notion built there, as well as two small which aleven months are yet to the two senior taipana residences this purpose. It is let on lease of Mead compiled 73: Somerset in their arst inainge scored 60, with ed in the notice which has just vacant lots outside the main ruo, but it is possible that the The Chairnam said:~Ae indicat Kennedy capturing 7 for 37 and Newman 3 for 23 and in the second been read by the Secretary, this London, August 31. knock scored 85, Kennedy taking 5 for 35 and Newman 4, for. 39.
sotrance. The price paid is tanaut may wish to give up pos Further anti-Greek demonstrations are reported from Italy, and
Worcestershire draw with the West Indies at Worcester meeting has been convened for dollars of $4,000,000. The deal the lease. The house suffered within A. few thousand session before the expiration of include the burning of the Greek flag in the square of Trieste..
Worcestershire in their first knock scored 223, John taking 6 for 65 thought fit passing a simple re- Bernard, by the son of Mr. Chao but fortunately the Hon. Treasur“?
the purpose of conside ring and if Was Paris, August 31. The West Indies replied with 145, Pearson taking 6 for 75. Worcestor
put through, said Mr. severaly in the recent typhoon, The Foreign Minister, in a communique, denies the Mutin's shire in the second innings scored 175 fer 8, Gordon knocking up 69, solution to increase the present Po Sin, the compradore of the of the Cathedral had already in- atory, cabled earlier, that the Allied delegates had not agreed, at the not out.
capital of the Company. Ambassadors' Conference, regarding the Janina murders, and that the British representative had. forestalled the action of the con-compiled 243, J. Bryan contributing 95. with Lee taking 7 for 77, abares of parvalue of $7 per the vacant plots were the pro- been a chaplain for the Cathedral At Lord's Middlesex baat Kent on the first innings. Kent first present capital, as you know, is The hill, he added, was the pro- It is a strange fact that during The China Sugar Refining Company, sured it against typhoon damage. $147,000. consisting of 21,000) ference.
perty of Sir Robert Jardine, and the eighty years that there has Middlesex replied with 310, Hendren scoring 172 Corfu Occupied.
Warwickshire at the Oval beat Surrey on the first inningseanction the increase of such The old house on the hill was built his residence. We are gateful to sbare. You are now asked to perty of Jardine, Matheson & Co, no boues has been provided for Warwick compiled 286, Stephens 61 and W. Quaife 56. Surrey te capital by the creation of an ad-some time before 1850, so it in one the kind donor who has no mide plied with 235, Ducat 68.
Lancashire best Gloucesterabire at Manchester on the first in ditional 29,000 shares of the nings. Gloucester.compiled 8. Parisin taking 6 for 49. Lancs, stored par value of $7 per share. Your of the oldest European residences up for the neglect of past genera 150, Parker taking 7 for 57.
Directors have been approached
tions of church people.” The Old Order Changeth. Yorkshire at Brighton beat Sussex on the first incinge. Yorks by the Directory of Messrs.
Regarding the reasons for the scored 13, Tate taking 4 for 40. Sussex replied with 129. Robinson Lane, Crawford, Led, with, the taking 4 for 42 and Roy Kilner 4 for 36. Bussex in their second propoval for sale to this Company sale, Mr. Bernard said he thought
the time was- coming innings compiled 48 for 5, with Macaulay taking 4 for 24.
of Powell Building, Your Direc
when THE NURSING HOME. torn consider the
Chinese houses would — bej price at which the property is offered, spreading in the neighbour- having regard to present land East Point reclamation was com- Bill to Incorporate Trustees, hood, and again, when the valuer, an advantageous one, and, pleted the locality would not be a farthermore, that it is in the indesirable one, as at present, from tereat of the Company that they
Athens, August 31.
A telegram reports, that the Italian Legation at five o'clock in the evening handed the Greek Foreign Minister a Note announcing that the Italians occupied Corfu at four o'clock. Tae Noto declared that this was a peaceful temporary measure.
The Italian, Legation advised the Greek Government at noon that the Greek Note was unsatisfactory, and at five o'clock in the evaning a five-hour ultimatum would be handed to Grecco, but at that hour the occupation was announced, as stated. The occupation has aroused great indignation.
QUEEN WILHELMINA'S JUBILEE.
Demonstrations of Loyalty.
The Hague, August 31. The city was beautifully decorated for the commencement of the Queen's silver jubilee.. There are fetes, and the flural decorations at the Royal Palace are most noteworthy. The Queen, Prince Consort and Princess Juliana made a triumphsat entry into the city in the afternoon from their seaside cottage at Scheveningen, amid the cheers of an immense crowd.
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ITALY AND MOROCCO..
Rome, August 31.
the Colony.
names of without their
At Thursday's meeting of
It is semi-officially stated that the despatch of twelve carabineers should own the property on which the residential point of view the Legislative Council an Ord to Tangier has no political significance, the object being solely to their shops are situate and thus These things detracted from the inance to provide for the in- safeguard order amongst the Italian colony there in view of a recent place them in a stronger position amenities of the place as a rest-corporation of the Trustees of the serious incident between Consular guards and the Moroccan police, as owners, instead of being merely deace for Europeans. The tal-War Memorial Nursing Home The Italian destroyer which transported the carabineore bas appar-lessees of property, thereby safe-Pans' house, as it is, is only used will be introduced. ently already left Tangier.
in winter, guarding the continuity of the
The object of thie Bill is to Mr. Company's business at its present
Bernard did not Care incorporate the Trustees of the Ito disclose The premises, which
is very the purchasers.
proposed War Memorial Nuraing NEW LEAGUE MEMBERS!PS.
important factor, having regard to
Home in order to enable them to the central position they now permisan. The delivery of the hold immovable property in per- Guilde with triumphal cars and banners paraded before the
Geneva, August 31. occupy. If the purchase is com- Propes he said, would be effectpetual succession. The advan Palace. The Knights of the Military Wilhelm. Order, headed by General 8 ydcre, paid homage to her Majesty the Queen, which was Irish and Abyssinian applications for membership to a committee.
The opening sitting of the Council of of the League of Nations plated, parte purchased incoming winter. was presided over by. Viscount Ishii It war decided to refer the prica will
tages of incorporation are obvious. The Bill follows the attended by a great demonetration of loyalty, on the Malieveld|
generi shares of tany, and So little time ago Messrs. form of incorporation Ordinances. parade ground, whera massed choral societies sang patriotic songs and bands played old Dutch marches. A jubileo medal was present- ed to har Majesty. There was a great display of fireworks in the, Ovening.
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
Washington, August 31. It is formally announced that the United States has recognised the Mexican Government.
New York, August 31.
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A formal statement says the Government of the United States! and Mexico, in view of reports and recommendations by their res pective commissioners asthe result of American Mexican conferences in Mexico City, have resolved to renew diplomatic relations, there- fore, pending the appointment of Ambassadore, they are taking the necessary steps to accedit formally their respective charges d'affairs.
THE IRISH ELECTIONS.
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London, August 31.
THE EXCHANGE MARKET.
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London; August 31. Gernian marks ara quoted at 52 500,000 to the pound sterling Franch francs were quoted at 80 to 8714 and Belgian at 98.65.
(Other Telegrams on Pages 2 and 3.)
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for in
de of Tenements.
MILITARY RULE.
as all the present capital of the Jard Matheson, & Co. sold Company has been issued, it is Lota 407 and 1408 at East Point, necessary to ask for an increase which are some Chinese tone. thereof.
AB indicated in the ments, between Yes Woo Street will bo issued at such time or just over $15 per square foo notice just read to you, the shares and Caroline Road, at a price of
times and on such terms in every respect as your Directors may think.fi, and in this relation for your information I would mention that itle the [present intention of the Board to issue such shares at a premium. If the resolution for increase is approved, your Directors will have at their disposal, whether the purchase is completed or not, Have you ever noticed that one a reserve of unissued capital for Sir Robert Ho Tune forwards photoplay bolds you spellhound say purpose that the interests of ger rid of the brigands, applied on us the following copy of transla-while another, equally as artistic the Company may call for.
the 21st August for the help of tion of a telegram which he has fa, photography and cast, leaves The Chairman then proposed: (soldiers from the neighbouring.
THE ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE.
Tuchun of Yunnan Approves.
received from General Tan Chi- yau, Tuchun of Yunnan, with Official: The State of the parties in the Irish elections at six reference to the prop sal for
this evening, was:-
Government...
Republicans
Independente
Labour "
Farmers
45. 31.
15.
11.
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ALPS MARU TO BE BEACHED.
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London, August 31.'
|round-table conference :--
Sir Robert Ho Tung..
8 Seyniour Road, Dear Sir,..
"THE FLIRT."
World Theatre Attraction.
What it Means in Kwangtung.
The appointment of trustese, and matters of internat management, such as the majority required for any decision of the trustees and the machinery for the alteration of the constitution, are left to be decided in accord ance with the constitution of the Nursing Home for the time being.
There is one limitation, on the power of the trustees to alter the constitution. It is that the two The Wah 's Yai Po has the trustees of the estate of Granville following:-
Sharp deceased, must always ba of Tol Shan had been occupied by estate contributes to the upkeep "Hoi An village in the district two of the trustees aɔ long as that gang of brigands; the officials of the Nursing Home.
of that district boing unable to
your mind groping, and you riseThat
the capital of the districts. When the soldiers from your seat with a sense of Company be increased to $350,000 arrived at Toi Shan they asked something having been lacking? by the creation of 29,000 new the Magistrate to employ 400 In ninety-nine cases out of shares of a nominal value of $7 coolies to carry their luggage to hundred it is due simply to the each and that such new shares be the above-mentioned village. fact that the story lacks that issued at such time or times, in Upon the Magistrate's failure human touch that brings it with such manner and upon such to comply with
their I have already sent you a tele. in our sympathies.
terme and conditions, in every request, the soldiers entered, gram in reply to your kind letter. "The Flirt," Booth Tarking-respect as the Company's Board at midnight, the chair- (The telegram referred to, for ton's delightful classic of Ameri. of Directors may decide.“
coolies' quartere and alao some reason which remains to be can life, which comes to the The resolution WAB duly factories and commandeered the explained, has not reached Sir World Theatre soon, je a glowing seconded and passed, and the Robart Ho Tung). It has for years+xample of the type story that Chairman thanked those present been my wish to have a con. holds the attention from start for attending. ference. Now, your proposal toto finish; and a careful analysis
It is reported that the Alps Maru, which has taken a dangerous convene the principal leaders proves it to be due to the fact list, will probably have be beached. The hold is flooded...
The Alps More caught fire off Grav sand, the conflagration the peaceful unification of (hine, average person knows-it.
with a view to jointly securing that it is a section of life as the breaking out in No 5 hold, and several of the crew, were injured shows that the aim you cherish by an explosion. Soo earlier cable.).
Habart Houleg, especially
NEW ENGINEERING COMBİNE, The Internal Combustion Engineering Corporation of New York
New York, August 31. -
is reported to be nogotiating with Vickers, Limited, with a view to the formation of a new English corporation, in which the companies will be jointly interested.
BOYS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
PYTHON SHOT.
By Capt. W. E. Clarke
at Taipo,
iş
TO-DAY,
Closing Exchange 28. 3, 1/168. High Tide 039 p.m. Low Water 6.56 p.m.
Lighting Up-Time 6.41 p.m.
News in Today's New Advertisements.
man there to serve them as car riers. At the same time they intruded into other houses and robbed and carried away whatever things they could lay their hands The Thestre Royal will be re- on, Some of them even commit opened on the 7th. inst-Page 4. Led rape; in one particular cARO For current cinema attractions the victims cried loudly, and the refar-fo Page 4 and 14. palice en baaring the noise, ran
European lady is prepared to capturing an offending soldier to the spot and succeeded in give. lessons in French-Page 4.
Nex week's auctions are listed who was accordingly landed to on Page 4
**The 23rd: August happened to be a market day, and a large
LISTEN.
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and the principles "you adopt engaged by Universal Pictures coincide with mine. I, therefore, Corp. to direct "The_Flirt," struck besides expressing myself very closely to the text of the book and strongly in favour of your pro, related all the delightful little posal, am willing to follow you buman touches that make Mr.
the patrolling-corps to re dealt Mr. E. M. Hazeland has ad and the others and earnestly Tarkington's work so universally hope to see the early realisation popular. Exceptional care heavy rains, a large rock pythan doop tho, preferred to suffer
On Wednesday last, during the people did not dare to go out of partner-Page 4
with. For several days the fitted Mr.Ugo Gonella-as of the proposal.
used in selecting the cast for this was discovered in the new house from hunger to being taken away With best regards,
production.
To interpret the of White Cottage at-Taipo, much a coolies. I am,
title role popular Eileen Percy to the fear and consternation of Yours sincerely
was selected, her winsome blond.
the Chinese, (Signed) TANO CHIYAU. beauty, coupled with her proven
You can make your business dramatic ability, make her. a The reptile was shot by Capt. number of villagers carried rice, interest others only when it happy choice for Oora Madison: W. E. Clarke and eventually vegetables and other things to Toi intercets you overwhelmingly. REPULSE BAY ROAD.
Helen Jerome. Eddy was cast as brought in and found to measure Shan for sale. But as soon as the sister who was the direct 144 feet, in length and 18 inches they heard the undesirable news. antitbasis.
round. This is said to be a record they abandoned their goods and The efficiency of the "Indian" Again Open to Traffic. For the role of the father the for this part of the world.
ran home as quickly as they could. motor cycles was amply deman- casting director engaged the On opening the reptile, it was Only a small portion of the dis-strated in the recent trials. Alox. We are informed that the road services of that sterling actor, found that he had devoured one trict did not suffer, as it was Ross & Co. are azente. 8ae ad- to Repulsa Bay is again open to George Nichols, whose work inguinea fowl and three full-grown ceing then strongly guarded by vertisement in Motor Supple AMERICA AND THE WORLD COURT.
traffic from the Pokfulam end, "Human Hearts" won wide com- fowls, two of the latter had volunteers. On the 24th.... the meat,"
It is hoped to clear the road mendation. Others in the real evidently been Cragged off their soldiers left the place and then Advertisements of special Minneapolis, August 31. from the Shaukiwan and to all-star cast are. Lydia Knott, sitting nests. The American Bar Association has endorsed the proposal that night, and thereafter the circular Buddy Messenger, Noll Craig,
order was once more, restored. interest to motorists appear in to- the United States should participate in membership of the Court of road round the island will be Tom Whitlock and William and if the weather will allow, it away on that occasion was well Consignee notices are published
The soske has been skinned The total number of men carried (day's "Motor Supplement, International Justice at the Hague,
will be cured as repecímen. over 200,"
on Page 4.
London, August 31.
At Dunbar, in the final of the boys' golf championship. A D. Mathieson, of Edinburgh Academy, the champion in 1921, boat H. B. Mitchell, of Sandwich, the holder, by 3 and 1.
available for use.".
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