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Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1881
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FOR CANTON?
WEDNESDAY
MR. CHURCHILL CROSS-EXAMINED.
JUSTIFICATION FOR WAR POLICY,
¥15,000 Profit On a Book.
(Reuter's Service)
London, December 11. On the continuation of the Lord Alfred Douglas cuse the Old Bailey was crowded. Mr Churchill and a number of other well-dress
ed women were present. Mr. Winston Churchill, cross-examined, did
U. S DESTROYERS LEAVE MANILA.
Manila, December 11. Six destroyers left here for Hongkong to-day.
The lagship Huron is to leave to-morrow (Thunday)-Reater.
not agree to a suggestion by counsel. Mr. Hayes, that his explana- ANOTHER ROBBERY. tion why he went to the Admiralty shortly after Jutland was untrue.) Counsel drew attention to a leader in the Morning Post alleging that! Mr. Churchill was incapable of realising the truth. Mr. Churchillį
replied that he had not read all the abuse slung about at election WHAT A NEWSPAPERIMAN
time.
SAW.
He would not take action against the Morning. Pod until be had consulted his legal advisers. Mr. Hayes suggested that owing! to Mr. Churchill's blunders during the war there was great loss off Six armed rubbers broke into life, therefore the publication of the alleged libel was a public No. 25 Connaught Road Central, benefit. Mr. Churchill agreed that it would be very important that occupied by the Sang Fat firm of¦ he should be punished if such foul charges were true He went to produce dealers, at a quater, past Antwerp with full authority from Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward seven last night and stole $450) Grey, and the best naval authorities believed the Dardanelles could from a receptacle in the cockloft.j have been rushed. The stakes in the Dardanelles were “a gamble." In making their escape after) not in human lives bat in old battleships. The whole object was to having bound and gagged the sare lives by avoiding terrible frontal attacks in France. He firmly jinmates; the robbers were seen by He admita local newspaperman, on whose believed he was right in trying to carry out his scheme. ted that he made fifteen thousand sterling out of his book "The report the police acted, dispatch- World Crisis."
ing every available man on search duty in the town. No arrests have been made.
Mr. Churchill denied that he told Captain Harold Spencer at Dundee in 1919. referring to the Jutland affair, that "we got money out of the Yanks." Mr. Chufcbill was in the witness box nearly six hours.
Vice Admiral Sir H. F. Oliver and Sir James Masterton-Smith | gaye evidence that Mr. Churchill had nothing to do with the prepar- ation of the Jutland communique. The hearing was then adjourned.
INTER-VARSITY RUGBY.
OXFORD WINS A GREAT MATCH.
London. December 11.
2.5.
DAY BY DAY.
The passengers who left by the
President Taft included) Lieut. Commander J. Rushbrooke and Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield.
DECEMBER 12, 1923.
PASSED AWAY
Lord Shaughnessy, the Candian railway magnate
whose death is announced.
CANTON EXECUTION.
FORMER DETECTIVE'S
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CHRISTMAS NUMBER.
GET. SATURDAYS
TELEGRAPH.”
Christmas
The Telegraph's Number is to be published on Saturday next, the 15th, instant.
It will be presented gratis with the ordinary issue of the paper on that dais and will, we are
Filles
Path In ültimate. Neocupi - ment strengthened by uboga promising standard vrylati prooede every great sahlivos ment.
In the performance of FIRE- STONE GEN DIPPED CORDS, the Firestone.organiza- tion sees the rewards of over twenty years of incessant
affert toward letter tyre quality.", Millions to-day are receiving mileage. from 'Firestone Cords that seemed `beyond the realm of possibility.
THE DRAGÓN, MOTOR CAR CO., LTD:
TO-DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.
(United Press Service to the **Telegraph”).
THE REPARATIONS ENQUIRY.
AMERICA WONT OFFICIALLY PARTICIPATE.
Washington, December It.” President Coolidge has announced in the press that he approves sare, be in great demand by those of private financial experts participating in the Reparations (Com- who wish to secure seasonable mittee's enquiry, but the United States will not officially participate Christmas matter issued in anherein.
[attractive form.
Enclosed in a cover of "hand- some design. lithographed in {striking colours, this Christmas Number will contain, amongst
other good things, stories by well- known authors, puzzles for the
THE MEXICAN
REVOLUTION.
ENEMIES OF REPUBLIC TO BE CRUSHED.
Mexico City, December 11. youngsters, seasonable poetry. President Obregon informs the United Press that the Revolu- ¡etc., and will be freely illustrated. tion only affects Vera Cruz and Jalisco. He says he regrets having
The advertisements contained
to draw the sword, but he is determined to crush all enemies of the therein will comprise a guide for Republic. {Christmas shoppers, indicating what the leading local firms have to offer those presents.
in search of
We wish to emphasise that this publication will be given| day's Telegraph, and we ask the away absolutely free with Satur
reading public to see that they get a copy with the ordinary issue of the paper.
(Reuter's American Service.)
AMERICA AND REPARATIONS.
A MODIFIED PARTICIPATION.
Washington, December 11.
It is announced that the Government would viaw with favour Although we have printed an the participation by American economic experts in a private extremely large number of capacity in the Reparations Commission enquiry committees, though copies of this special number, it is unable to participate officially, or appoint a representative. constant readers of the Telegraphi It is officially intimated that the fact that the invitation is sup are requested to make a point of ported by all the Allied Governments, also Germany, is regarded as A: Twickenham for the Inter-Varsity Rugger" match the
securing their supply as early as important, since unanimity of the European Powers has always weather was fine There were fifteen thousand spectators, including
possible on Saturday as last been insisted on as a requisite to effective American aid American A Canton report states that the year the issue was completely interest in the investigation is regarded here as chiefly due to the his Majesty the King. Oxford heat Cambridge by 21 points to 14. PA Reater's message from Commisioner of Police, acting disposed of by three o'clock in fact that the Government is one of Germany's principal creditors.
There was a sensational start. Oxford scoring after three minutes Manila states that one Mero was on instructions from Dr. Sun, the afternoon. thrond Daith, and Lawton converting. Cambridge rallied, and slain and twenty-five surrendered has camed the arrest of a boardər
An official statement says the Government believes that the transfert play to the Oxford half. Their forwards for a time con- to the Constabulary at Mindanao at the Asia Hotel: named Yangday's Telegraph and see that you
Make a point of getting Satur-proposed reparations enquiry will be of great value. trolled the game, and after Sfteen minutos Francis sorted for Cam-
Yuk, asi has had him short your Christmas Number free bridge from a penalty with a beautiful drop kisk. Two minutes later Wickes tout six men, and souted a wonderful try for Cambridge,
For possession of eighteen and The reason for the pcution is of charge. Francis failing to convert.
a half cases of dynamite.seven not known, but a ramourprevails Macpherson then stored a try for Oxford from Wallace's pass, detonators, and a quantity of fuses, to the effect that Yang had orce Lawton converting from an awkward angle. Lawton then with a a fisherman was fined $50, or one been a detective in Shanghai and -brilliant run transferred to Smith, who scored another try for Ox-month's hard labour. notwith-had caused the arrest of many ford. Lawton missing a goal by inches. Just before the interval. standing the plea that the explo-members of Sun's party. It is Scott scored a try. for Cambridge. Francis failing to convert. sives had been left him by his further rumoured that he came
half time Oxford led by 13 to 11.
grandfather.
Un the resumption a mistake by Macpherson resulted in Oxford being panned in their own half for several minute, then Macpherson Statistics of the Public Utilities scored a try for Oxford. Lawin converting. Then Lawton secured a Department in Canton show that try him-elf. Put failed to convert. Play was now very strenuous, there are 6,765 vehicles of various and Cambridge were titing, but just on time a great passing move kinds in the city. Of these 395 ment ended in Devitz curing a try for Cambridge. Francis azainare motor cars fincluding motor Zailing Convert.
CONSERVATIVES TO CARRY ON,
PARLIAMENT TO ASSEMBLE ON JANUARY 5.
London. December 11,
truck-), 3,600 publie rieshaws, 648 private $25 bicycles. 1,223 trucks, 39 carriage, an136 wheel. Tharrows.
down Canton with a big sum of money, but after his execution none of this could be discovered.
HOCKEY.
away.
Commanders
SUN ON SOCIALISM.
SOCIAL REVOLUTION NEEDED.
Canton reports state that in an address to Generals and Com- manders of his Army, Dr. Sun Yat-sen spoke on Socialism., He
MEXICAN REBELS ADVANCING.
NOW CONTROL GULF COAST..
Vera Cruz, December 11. The Revolutionary Headquarters have received a wireless message stating that the garrison at Tampico has joined the Re- volutionaries. This, if true, means that the rebels control the entira coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Tha
A general advance against Mexico City began to-day.. rebels reached a point midway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
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THE RUM-RUNNING QUESTION.
London, December 11.
AMERICAN LOAN TO AID GERMANY.
Reuter learns that the British and American Governments are is reported, to have said that at SUBMARINES DEFEATED.
prosent Russia is the only country constantly exchanging views with regard totum-running, but there H.MS. Tamar and small ship in the world which puts Socialism is no real difference of opinion. There is a general agreement on Mr. R. L. D. Wodehouse, who, won their match in the first into practice. Strong and pros-the main principles, the only question now being discussed being The Chines met of mon, the only absentees being Lord Robert before leaving for India a few round of the United Services perous nations such as Britain, the really the drafting, which is being considered in the best spirit on Cecil. Lori Salisbury and Viscount Novar.
It considered the weeks back. had been one of the hockey tournament against the United States and Japan had not both sides with a sincere desire for an agreement. political situation, and broke up at 1.36. An official announcement most prominent figures in Straits Submarines by six goals to four. yet taken such a step, and in will be made this evening at it is understood Mr. Baldwin willicricket was selected to play for the It was most unfortunate that the those countries there was still a Farry on it the Rest of the Government, having received assurances Presidency European team in the Submarines had several of their great difference in the lots of the
Washington. December 11. rich sad the poor. Until such of support from all kis ministerial colleagues and members of the Bombay Quadrangular Tourna. best men
Following publication of a private letter from Mr. Hoover Party generally.
ment recently. Mr. Wodehouse. Edwards and Rushbrooke were differences were abolished by a London. December 11. who is also a ne golf and lawn both unable to play, which social revolution, which would favouring the dotation of a seventy million dollar German food loan, conbring all the riches within reach it is learned that the United States Government is hopeful that It is officially announced from Downing Street that after careful tennis player, figured in Interport weakened their defence
of the people, there could be no negotiations for the loan will succeed. About half the proceeds will consideration of constitutional precedents and their bearing upon events in Hongkong a few years siderably.
real enjoyment or equality. the situation which has arisen as a result of the general election, ego, before he returned to the The famar bad much the better
be expended on foodstuffs in the United States. the Cabinet has decided unanimously that it is their constitutional Straits. duty to meet Parliament at the earliest possible moment. Parlia- ment will therefore reassemble, as already provided, on January 8th.
London, December 11. Mr. Baldwin had shoe interviews with Mr. Asquith and Mr. Ta has been captured by the the circle. Commander Worthing- Ramsay Macdonald,s) which he communicated to them, as an act Yunnanese troops and that at-ton. their centre-half, was easily] of courtesy, his decision to remain in office until Parliament meets.tacks made by Shum Hung./the best player on the ground; hei
UNPAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST.
CHINESE BONDS MAY BE BANNED...
An official report issued in Canton states that Cheung Mok
of the game in the first half; their forward were always superior to those of their opponents, though they missed several chances in
برگشتند
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 28. 3. 13/16. ying's forces and the Northern plays a very claan game and his
Barometer stick work is exceptionally neat.
2 p.m. 30.67 troops on the North River have when the whistle blow for half- Temperature
2 p
71 been repulsed. Although official
Humidity
2 p.m.
64 statements say that the Northern time. they had a lead of four
goals, London, December 11. troops have been repulsed, ́an-
High Tide 11.59 p.m. Lo second In the
half. the The Stock Exchange committee announces that it has learned other report states that the
Water 5.30 p.m. pulled themselves that unless certain special declarations be signed by the presenter Judicial Court at Nambung has Submarizes and, thanks to the Lighting Up-Time 5.40 p.m. of coupons and bonds, the Chinese Government declines to pay been removed to Kook Kwong together either interest or principal to the holders of its bonds issued in city. Trains for the north have energetic play of Commander Germany of the Chinese five per cents of 1896, four and a halfs of during the past few days been Lake, they put in four goals to 1898, and Hekuang's fives of 1911. The committee has informed its confined to the transportation of the Tamar's two, the Tamar thus agents that unless the terms of the issue of such bonds be carried troops.
winning by a margin of two goals. out in full, they will not in future grant a quotation for any new
The match produced a very issue and further, unless satisfactory answers be received, they
poor display of hockey, with Com- Miss Mary Dingman, who for mander Worthington as the only will take into consideration the removal from the daily official list several years has been connected exception. It was a great pity
There will be a fancy dress ball of such of the loans already quoted as contain bonds whose coupons with the World's Committee of that there was so much hard at the Peak Club on the night of have not been met in accordance with the terms of the issue. the Young Women's Christian hitting Nothing is so useless to January 24th.-.
NEWS IN THE ADS.
A similar warning is issued in respect of the London issue of Association, London, as Industri- one's side and so dangerone to Rumanian four and a halfs of 1913.
al Secretary, and who has alone's apponents. Plagers also
One trafn leaving Kowloon and ready spent six months in China were continually being pulled a one train leaving Shum Chun on studying industrial conditions, is for obstruction and tackling from Sundays have been cancelled. returning on the joint invitation the wrong side even so, the The St Louis Club, composed of of the National Christian Council ampins were very lenient. local talent, is giving a grand concert and minstrel show od Friday evening at the Star
ATTEMPTED REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL.
A VAGUE TELEGRAM FROM LISBON.
London December 11.
and the National Committee of
the Young Women's Christian
An apparently censored message from Lisbon shows that the Association, for a period of two Presidential Palace was attacked with a view to the overthrow of years. This evening at 8.30, at The unust concert of the local the Government, and that the Guard replied to the attack, which the Chinese Young Women Philharmonic city is to take apparently was carried out by extremists supported by the garrison Christian Association. 59, Calne place on Tues and a destroyer. The situation is now reported to be normal.
THE NORTHERNMOST. POLL.
London: December 11.
Road, Miss Dingman will peak
on "The Church and the fiīna.)
| trial Situation in. Various: Coun-- mast
trias," and there will be oppor
For Orkney and Shetland, Bir 2. T. Hamilton (Liberal) wanaity for questions and
Thestre.
Sales of Crown Land above test, and a Bowen Road and on Mount]
part Cameron are being held at the Frandmandern PW.D. on Monday afternoon.
ented Book-
nd there's p
FAMOUS AMERICAN DETECTIVE DEAD.
Los Angeles, December 11. The death has occurred of Mr. William Pinkerton, the world- famous detective, and head of the well-known Pinkerton's Agency. -
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE AT ST. JAMES.
Washington, December 11 The Senate has confirmed the app intimeat of Mr. KallogI Ambassador to Britain.
EARLIER SPECIAL CABLES.
REDUCTION OF ARMAMENTS.
[United Press Service to the "Telegraph."}
Washington, Dec. 11. Mr. Magnus Johnson, the Radical Senator, moved and success- fully tabled a resolution providing that the President call a con-- ference of all nations with whom America has anti-war treaties. The resolution's object was a second Washington Conference looking to a reduction of airplanes and other weapons unrestricted under the present treaties.
further attempt by It is unlikely that there will be any' President Coolidge to send a message to Congress as he specifically opposes the Army and Navy personnel increases, the opposing Secretaries Weeks and Derby.
MEXICAN DEBELLION.
United Pram
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