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Hongkong Telegraph.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER
FOUNDED 3332
三拜歳 號九十月弍十英港香
OUTSPOKEN LIBERALS,
SCATHING CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENT.
t Beater's Servived
BRUTAL MURDER.
COOLIE FOREMAN THROWN
OVER BRIDGE.
A brutal murder was com mitted at the junction of Conduit and Hatton Roads yesterday, the victim being Tang Yau, aged 27,,
coolis foreman living at 91 First Street West Point.
London. December 18. At meeting of Liberal M.P.'s at the National Liberal Club, Mr. Asquith said there had been no ortures whatever by the Liberals with the leaders of either parties. He intended to preserve that freedom completely. The Liberais controlled the situation, and the days of the present Government were numbered: The Govern- ! ment's record was one of impotence They hail reduced the entry day the deceased caught several to a cipher in the councils of the world. He would not move a finger roolies in the act of cutting down to connive in a prolongation of their disastrous stewantship Mr. branches of trees
It is stated that earlier in the
OF the new
# Lloyd George said he completely agreed with Mr. Asquith's policy, road above the junction of Con-
TANGIER CONVENTION DRAWN UP.
REGARDED AS BRITISH DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH.
Paris, December 18.
duit and Hatton Roads and ad- monished them. The men, who are believed at be employed by the road contractor, resented thei interference, and in the afternoon.! with the help of several others, they stopped the foreman in ja
A convention settling the international status of Tangier has secluded spot, dragged him to a been signed by fintain, France and Spain at the Quai D'Orsay this | bamboo bridge and pitched him The Spanish delegates only signed end eterendum, and over the railing into a deep cut- afternoon the proticed wat remain open for some time to enable the Spanishjting. The foreman must have Government to study and test the convention before final signature. Įdied almost instantly from the!
London, December 18. fall, which was from a consider-
The signing of the Tangier Convention is regarded as a triumphjable height.
for British diphues, ending a decade of wrangling. The conven- So far, no arrests have been: tion opens a fine opportunity for British trade at the port of Tangier, mads. which rill he modernised. The capitulations disappear, and British residents will be answerable to a British court alone. It is hoped compromises will be effected to obviate friction between the con- MISSING AUSTRALIAN. flieting authorities-French, British, Spanish and Italian
London, December 18.
The Tangier Convention provides for permanent neutrality, forbidding all fortifications, and places the part under an inter-been missing from the Hongkong national regime giving economic equality to all nations.
BRITAIN AND AFGHANISTAN.
PARIS MESSAGE CONTRADICTED.
London, December 13. Rester learn that a large, welbequipped Afghan 2 many has left Kalat and arrived at Jalalabad, in the neighbourhood of which the murderers of British subjects are hiding.. The British military authorities are taking all the necessary steps to cooperate with the Afghans,
London. December 15. The alleged statements by the Afghan Minister in Paris are ticially declaredia London to be entirely baseless. The Minister is known to be somewhat unfriendly towards Britain. Apart from the murders of British subječts, there have been other grounds for com- plaint with regard to the attitude of the Atchan (lovernment, owing to its continual interference with the triles on the British side of! the frontier: consequently by virtue of the Anglo- Alghan treaty it has been ound necessary to present the passage of arms and nynie tions to Afghanistan, until a satisfactory settlement he refeciej
TRADE SUBSIDY FORECASTED.
MALAYAN TIN COMPANY'S APPLICATIÓN.
London, December 1s.
NOT SEEN SINCE FRIDAY. A foreigner is reported to have
Hotel since Friday, the 14th. inst. The man is believed to be jan Australian and his name is | Wilfred Arington Pirie Wilkinson. 35 years of age. The police de- scribe him as being "clean shaven with fair hair, and very smart in at the Hongkong Club on Friday appearance." He was last seen light. wearing & dress suit.
We understand Mr. Wilkinsoni
has lived at the Hongkong Hotel since October. The police have. lists for the last few days also searched the shipping passengers" made enquiries at the Passports Office, but so far have found no
clue.
EUROPEAN LADY'S SUICIDE.
ON. FRENCH MAIL STEAMER.
was
Hai-
yofmus Correspondient.)
Shanghai. Decembe: 19. Peking reports scate that The fadustrial Incity News Ivarn- on good authority that it messages received from expected the Treasury will shortly approve of the application of the bohong way Mrs. Rupert Hughes, Malayan Tin Dredging Canpany Limited, for a guarantee.
It is who
<B route stated that the company propose to carry out extensive developments, the
steamer Angkor for including the erection of an electrical powerstation, the electrifying Saigon, intending to proceed to) of the existing plant, and the construction of a powerful new electric Europe, has committed suicide. aldredge. If the negotiations with the Trade Facilities Advisory | No details are given. Committee be stressful, the whole of the contract will be im- mediately planed with British engineers
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST GREEK KING,
DETHRONEMENT BEING CONSIDEREE.
Athen, Decetober 18.
Mr. Hughes arrived, in Peking in the autumn, Seemingly intending to Te- main for the winter, renting the celebrated Drun: Tower House
residence. She; behaved strangely. and her L. physical condition was known!
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Prior to the fabinet's communication to the King the Republi-to be abnormal. Whilst under cans organised an anti-dynastic meeting, the demonstrators includ-treatment in hospital. she! ing soldiers and sailors. A speech by a Naval ex-commodore was suddenly departed for Shang received with cries of “ Down with the King." The demonstrators hai, whence she sailed on the went in procession to the Premier's office, shouting similar words, Angkor on December 7th. Messrs. and submitted a resolution in favour of the King's dethronementThus Cooks arranging a stop-over Thereupon the military and colitical leaders conferred, and informed at Saigon, where she intended te the demonstrators that the Cabinet would consider the reŝalutips. transfer to the steamer Cham-
BRITISH RAILWAYMEN'S WAGES.
AMICABLE SETTLEMENT REPORTED.
London. December 18.
It is understood that all question of railway trouble has been removed by the award of the Railway Wages Board, signed to-day.. which does not contemplate any serious reduction of wages. Ali the members endorsed the report of the companies' representatives abandoning the largez demands in view of the recent rise in the cost of living, while it is believed the men's unions are prepared in agrae to the abolition of certain anomalies which the companies consider are productive of wasteful working and overlapping.
NOT WITHOUT SOME SIGNIFICANCE,
London, December 18.
bard. It is reported that she was severely ill aboard the ship, suffering vexation also through the loss of art objects.
PEKING
PARLIAMENT FIGHT.
PHOTO OF INJURED SPEAKER.
House of Representatives, after Peking, December 18.-In the
the free fight between opposition factions. Wu Ching-lian, the Speaker, called the Procurator's two doctors to examine "his injuries, after which he induced
GREEK CRISIS..
King George,
who, on account of the crisis in tireece. has Jeft for Rumania.
Queen Elizabeth,
who is accompanying the King. She is a daughter of the Rumanian King.
Admiral Coundouriotis. who bat been appointed Regent of Greece.
BIG FIRE NEAR MACAO.
19. 1923. RETRỆT, SINGLE
FOOTBALL COMPET ION.
CHANGE IN -UPON.
The match between the Police? and South China, fixed for Satur- Įday, having been postponed, it is necessary to make a change in our Football Competition coupon.
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TO-DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.
(United Press Service to the Telegraph”).
UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
NO REASON FOR NEGOTIATIONS.
Washington, December 18.
The Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, replying to M. Tchiteherin, In place of this game, the match has declared that there is apparently no reason at present for negot between H.M.S. Hawkins and the liations between the United States and Russia,
Club has been inserted in the |coupon to-day. Particular atten-
tion is drawn to this change.
Competitors who have already collected voupons from our issue of Monday and Tuesday can, on presenting them at this office, gat them exchanged for an equivalent number of the new coupons.
WHOSE MAST?
{SHIP FROM JAVA REPORTS WRECKAGE
THE MEXICAN SITUATION.
A SECRET MESSAGE CELIVERED.
Washington, December 18. Ramon Ross, a Mexican secret representative, delivered a secrat message at the Mexican Legation here and then apparently dis- appeared.
(Reater's American Service.)
RUSSIA AND AMERICA,
NO BARTERING OF PRINCIPLES.
Washington. December 18.
Mr. Hughes has indirectly informed the Russian Government The ss. Taikoo Wan Yi, from that there seems at present at reason for negotiations, as suggested Java. reports passing. on Decemia M. Chicherin's message mentioned yesterday. He added that ber 15th, in Lat. 15.13 north Long the American Government is not proposing to barter away its prin- 119.46 easZ, some submerged ciples. Moscow should, as evidence of good faith, restore the con- |wreckage, with a mast, painted a fiscated American property, or make compensation, and repeal the grey colour, showing some tea decree repudiating Russia's obligations towards America feet above the water. The wreck-Government cannot enter into negotiations until the propaganda to age is stated to be a danger to overthrow the institutions of the United States be abandoned. |navigation.
STILL HARD UP.
CANTON'S SEARCH FOR FUNDS.
Canton is still hard up for funds. In connection with the
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MEXICAN TIDE TURNING.
FEDERAL TROOPS GAIN SUCCESSES.
The
Mexico City, December 18: The War Department announces that the revolutionaries have evacuated Puebla, and the Federal forces have occupied Almaza and Luce Gonzalez.
El Paso, December 18.
(Renter's Service.)
AN EMPIRE FELLOWSHIP.
PRINCE OF WALES BECOMES PRESIDENT.
It is officially announced that the Federal forces have taken proposed Opium Monopoly, the San Marcos, capturing an immense amount of ammunition and Government wants the meno small arms and a number of guns. Several trains are steadily polists to pay a big sum in advancing on the rebels' seaport stronghold. advance, but the tenderers only agree to paying the revenue daily. As consequence, the question of letting out the monopoly has not yet been settled.
The Finance Ipartment has sent out a number of officials to..
.London. December 18. the districts of Pun Yu, Enun The Prince Vales has acccepted the presidency of a fellow- Tak, Tung Kwan, Sun, Huid ship one in connection with the Empire Exhibition with a view Heungshan to compel the field-to recruiting enthusiasts all over the Empire to assist Empire trade owners to have their title deeds and industry, instituting prizes designed to further Imperisi educa- renewed at a fee of $5 each, and tion, also scholarships of a thousand sterling each for settlement of also to pay all taxes due within young Britons overseas and the education of young Dominion limited time. Failing com students in Britain. Mr. Baldwin has sent a message wishing the pliance, it is stated that the fellowship success. owners will be arrested.
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WORLD THEATRE.
COUNTY CRICKET SCORING.
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RULES FOR NEXT SEASON.
- London, December 19.
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The Marylebone C. C. has passed a resolution that the scoring **THE TRUTHFUL LIAR" in the county championship shall he five points for a win in a com- pleted match. Should a match be uncompleted the side leading on Possessing originality. high the first innings shall get three points, and their opponents one. In dramatic values and a decided the event of a tie the points shall be divided. Matches in which punch. The
Truthful Liar." no result in the first innings is attained will not be included in the starring Wanda Haley in a table of results. Realar picture, had a successful showing at the World Theatre! yesterday. The story is one of unusual dramatic strength and! deals with the troubles of a husband and wife whose tastes rup in divergent channels, and' which provokes a dramatic situa-! tion of exceptional force and interest. There is A mystery twist to the theme which will exert a strong appeal on all picture-goers. Miss Wanda Hawley is excellent as the wife, and Edward Heam' is well cast as the husband. The support is excellent.
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 2s. 3. 15 16. Barometer 2 p.m. 30.09 Temperature 2 p.m. 67 Humidity
60 2 p.m Lighting Up-Time 5.43. p.m.
NEWS IN THE ADS.
27 BODIES RECOVERED. Speculation has been evoked by a brief visit of Sir John Brad-bis followers to take note of the News reaches us to day from hary to Mr. Ramray Macdonald at Lossiemouth today. It is nomination of Sun Pao-chi as our Macao correspondent of a believed to have some bearing on Sir John Bradbury's endeavour to Premier. This proved abortive, disastrous fire which broke out secure representative men to assist in the settlement of European upwards of a hundred only voting, in a firecracker factory at Taipa, problems.
the abstainers including the Opan island opposite the Praya Later. postion and those remaining Orande on Sunday night. Sir John Bradbuty, interviewed, explained he had consulted neutral. The ballot box was not The fire raged all night until Mr. Macdonald, also other leaders of parties, regarding suitable opened.
the following morning, when it men for membership of the reparations enquiry committees.
On the arrival of the Procura-burat itself out.
The Fancy Dress Ball in aid of tors doctors, photos were taken It is feared that the loss of life the M.C.L. takes place at the City of Wu's injuries, Wu standing, is very heavy. So far, 27 Hailto-morrow night. with a bleeding, face, on the floor charred bodies have been re- · ·Mackintosh & Co, Ltd. will Christiania, December 18, of the House. These will be used moved from the quins, whilst remain open until 6 p.m. on the Captain Amundsen states that agreements have been concluded as evidence at the forthcoming many more of the workers are 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 24th. enabling him to carry out the proposed polar flight from Spitzbergen legal proceedings, which Wn missing.
Inst. and until 5 p.m. on the 22nd. to Alaska. „An expedition with at least three machines will go north-announced will shortly be taken. Fourteen tofured people have Whiteaway's will remain open
|sa surly as possible, flying between May and August.
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