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LEE SHEW.-Mr. Lee Shew alias Lee Shui Shek, at Fanling, New Territories, Hongkong, on 10th. January 1924, aged 64.
FUNERAL
TUESDAY, JANUARY-
**In discussing this subject wa have in mind the reductions made in British seamen's wagę?
DAY BY DAY.
MINERS ALSO RESTLESS
GOVERNMENT'S FATEFUL HOUR
(Reuter's Service.)" (Continued from Page 1)
London, January 14 A ballot of Yorkshire and Northumberland miners has overwhel mingly favoured the termination of the National Wages Agreement. The result of the ballot all over the country will be announced on Thursday, and is expected to be similar.
a few months ago, and the fact AND ARE LAIN IS THE EARTH, WHEN WE LEAVE THIS WORLD
that a serious strike was averted. THE PRINCE WALKS AS NARROW We have heard it declared that A PATH AS THE DAY LABOURER.
¡---Cerrantes. new patriotism plays a large| part in these amicable endings "A Muslim-Your latter is of disputes which, only a few much too personal to permit of years ago, would have developed publication. into trouble of a paralysing
A Peking telegram to the Dirily nature and arceedingly costly Bulletin says that Mrs. Sun Yat- The threat of mining trouble and possibility of a milway strike to all concerned. If that be so, sen, with a lot of bagagge, has left are disquieting Labour quarters, but have not altered the decision of the Labour leaders to take office as soon as possible, nor has it well and good. It is time certain Canton for Hongkong.
caused the Liberal leaders to reconsider their determination to assist branches of industry lived down Mr. N. Teesdale Mackintosh is in the defeat of the Government. It is now anticipated that the the black annals of their war to distribute the prizes at the fateful division will be on Monday, owing to the eagerness to parti- time demands. But we read. Wah Yan English School on cipate in the debate. these days of the British seamen's Monday, the 25th, instant. union seegringly throwing itself}
The annual prize distribution heart and soul into a dispute of the Balilios Public School is which German mariners have to take place on Saturday at
to distribute the prizes.
with their employers. It is Queen's College. Lady Stubbs is
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IMPERIAL ECONOMIC AGREEMENTS.
EARLY RATIFICATION URGED.
London, January 14,
The Association of British Chambers of Commerce has sent a “internationalism" in fabour
letter to Messrs. Baldwin, Asquith and Ramsay Macdonald ex- gene a little too far. We do not
The police are offering a reward pressing grave concern with regard to any delay in ratification of care to speculate how many of of $1,000 for information loading the economic and financial arrangements made at the Imperial Con- these German sexmen went out to the arrest of Charles Augustus ference. The Association believe the resolutions of the Conference, Gardner, of the International if carried into effect, will assist the development of the trade of the in U-boats to look for our trading Trading Co., who abeconded Empire and relieve unemployment at home, therefore they hope the vessels and hospital ships, and on December 1st, after addressees will assist the ratification of the arrangements reached
at the Conference, sink them without trace." All perpetrating an alleged fraud.
.. *.* we wish to discuss for the pre-
The "Star Ferry Company sant is the principle of the thing are shortly introducing a five- a principle which seems suffic-minute service to and from Kow- iently pernicious to earn general loon, for which purpose condemnation. Mr. Havelock larger ferry-boats are being built! carrying nearly fifty per cent Wilson has come again into the more passengers than the present limelight, but this time one ones. might almost call him the villain of the piece. It is all very dis- appointing.
A Wise Step.
two!
During last week, there were no fewer than 147 cases of small- pox notified, of which four were Japanese, one British and the rest Chinese, eight of the cases being imported. Daring yester- day 29 further cases (all Chinose) ware recorded.
...
LABOUR GOVERNMENT POLICY.”
"CONCHY" GIVES HIS VIEWS.
London, January 14. Mr. Scott Duckers, who was a prominent conscientious objector during the war, in a speech in London said the Labour foreign policy had been settled, and no more money would be voted for Singa- pore. The policy of a Labour Government would include the fullest possible reparations from Germany, a powerful navy, a well-paid and efficient army, and, failing a satisfactory understanding with France, a largely increased Air Force.
BATTLE-CRUISERS AT ZANZIBAR.
AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
Zanzibar, January 14:
The funeral of the late Mr. Loe Shew alias Lee Shui Shek will take place on Saturday 19th In view of the recent outcrop instant. The procession will com of crime in this Colony in which mence from the Pottinger Street] firearms have been used, we
The Sultan and crowds of Europeans and natives watched the Wharf and proceed to the Tung wish entirely to support the The usual Weekly Meeting arrival of the Empire cruise battle-cruisers. A detachment from Wah Hospital Mortuary at 1,30| action of the police authorities in Lof pm. Wreaths may be sent to No. carrying out, as they are now Theosophical Society. will
Hongkong Lodge. The each ship marched through the streets, gaily bedecked with flags. [37 Queen's Road Central.
doing, & pericdic searching of held on Wednesday Jan. 16th. Sultan taking the salute.
befand palms. Thousands of natives witnessed the march past, the Natives who were allowed to visit the pedestrian Chinese in our streets, at 5.45 p.m. at the Lodge, 16, ships were speechless with amazement at the magnitude of the One day last week it Queen's Rd. Central, Subject:cruisers and size of their guns. Queen's Road Central'
WeThe Brotherhood of Man," S&W two Indian constables to The lecture is open to all comers.
The Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 15th Jan., 1924.
TRADE DISPUTES."
The health returns show that last week there were four cases
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AUSTRALIAN CRICKET SCORES,
NEW SOUTH WALES SUPERIOR.
Sydney, January 14.
gether with a Chinese detective,
THE MEMEL CONTROVERSY, holding up foût passengers and searching them for firearms,
ANOTHER "SETTLEMENT" COMMISSION. whilst on Sunday morning every of diphtheria (one British, one
Geneva, January 14. motor bus proceeding to Yaumati, Shamshuipo and Laichiko was which one ended fatally. There United States, notified the League of his willingness to accept the Portuguese and two Chinese), of Mr. Norman Davis, former acting Secretary of State of the The possibility of a railway asked to stand up whilst they and one of scarlet fever, all fatal. to terminate the difficulties among the Allied Powers and Lithuania being held up and the passengers were also three cases of enteric presidency of the Memel Commission, which will investigate means strike in Britain and a miners' were searched. Whether action dispute reminds us that there of this kind will result in the dis-esterday, a farther British case as regards the Memel territories.
of diphtheria was notified. has not been a big affair of covery of arms remains to be seen but it will certainly have the this kind for a long time-so effect of reducing the extent to
Douglas Fairbanks has been) long has the industrial peace which they
voted, on several occasions, the are carried. In lasted, in fact, that we are inclin-principle, the practice is open mast popular star now appearing to grave objection, inasmuch on Hongkong screens, so that the ed to forget the thrills and trou as every man should be able to announcement of his appearance
New South Wales beat South Australia by an innings and 104 bles of previous labour disputes. walk abroad without having to at the Star in His Majesty the
South Australia compiled 383, V. Richardson knocking up In each of these, the ordinary submit to the indignity of a police American" will meet with gen-135; and in their second innings scored 197, Everett taking 6 for 54.
search-a proceeding which is erat approval. It is safe to say New South Wales compiled 684, Kippax scoring 248 runs. citizens of the country responded against the liberty of the subject that "His Majesty the American" to the call for volunteers in, & But this is not a time during will fully uphold the reputation the Star is acquiring for showing manner which showed the strik- which we can & fford
THE RAILWAY DISPUTE. ers that they had the majority of stand on nice sentiment, and all consistently good films.
peaceful and law-abiding citizens
FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS AWAITED. the people against them, and should welcome the present police
London, January 14. WELSHMEN MEET. when it came to a settlement action, which is designed to
The General Council of the Trades Uolon Congress has con- sidered the railway trouble, and adjourned, pending further develop there was always a tendency on ensure greater protection for us
all. The more this searching is LAST NIGHT'S GATHERING.ments. It has been decided to appoint an emergency committee if the part of the men to meet the carried out, the more chary will
The ordinary annual general necessary. other side in a give and take criminals be of carrying arms, meeting of the Hongkong St. spirit. Eventually, it became the discovery of which will land David's Society (Cymdeithas them before the Chief Justice in Dewi Sant) was held at the
London, January 14, evident that Labour realised that Criminal Sessions. Only by the Supreme Court last evening. The London exchange market to-day was wild, there being higher wages simply could not sternest of measures will a re- Rees-Daries, presided over a New York was 423, due to a growing disposition to increase holdings when the President, Sir William extraordinary movements in the leading currencies. Sterling on be had, and that the falling cost duction in arms carrying be of living would necessitate their brought about, and anything that fairly representative attendance. in dollars and dollar securities. French francs were 97.40, attributed
tends further to reduce the num-
The report and statement of to the large expansion of French Government loans and currency. dropping their chief excuse for ber of unlawful firearms here has accounts from the date of the Saturday's rates were 4.2634 and 91, respectively. striking. Perhaps, with the pass-we, are sure, the wholehearted Society's inception in June, 1922, ing of the fevered phase of the support of the more responsible were read and adopted. war and immediately after,
sections of the population, nâțive and foreign alike. more sober outlook has settled
on all classes, and everyone possibly realises by now the need
to
RISE OF THE GOLD DOLLAR.
JAPANESE NAVAL MEN IN AUSTRALIA.
Melbourne, January 14.
The appointment of officers for the year beginning March next, was then proceeded with. In view Very cordial speeches were made at a banquet which the of the forthcoming departure of Federal Ministry gave in honour of Vice Admiral Saito and the THE PHILHARMONIC. Sir William Rees-Davies, Mir. J. officers of the visiting Japanese squadron. Admiral Saito at Mr. Owen Hughes was unanimously Page's suggestion has requested Japan to send to the Australian War to subordinate selfish interests ITS FUTURE ACTIVITIES, elected President, Mr. J. D. Museum a souvenir of the scrapped warship Abuki, which conveyed and view matters from the wider!
Lewis being elected Vice- the first Australian troops to the front during the war. Several matters of importance President. The Hon Secretary- outlook of the good of the State. were dealt with at the general ship was filled by. the appoint- Anyhow, the tendency has for meeting of the Philharmonic hent of Mr. D. M. Richards
FRANC'S FALL TO BE STAYED. Society. held last evening. Mr.(Central British "School), whilst
Paris, January 14. some time been a falling wage, Charles Gerken presided and there Mr. F. P. Williams was elected the franc. Parliamentary support is assured. The commercial The Government is drafting measures to terminate the fall of and the various reductions have was an exceptionally good attend- Hon. Treasurer. been accepted without any seri-ance. The resignation of Mr. T.
exchange has decided not to issue quotations at present, with a view The following were chosen to to preventing disorganisation of the markets. ous dispute. Recently, there has P. M. Bevan as conductor was form the
Committee:-Major announced, as Mr. Bevan is short- Milner Jones, Dr. Leslie Thomas, been less of this acquiescence. 17 teaving the Colony on Home Mrs. Wynne Jones, Mr. D.. maybe due to the cost of living leave. Mr. S. Collett was un- Davies, Mr. Campbell Prosser
END OF ELM.A.S. AUSTRALIA'
Melbourne, January 14. having ceased its downward animously appointed conductor, and Mr. H. Owen Hughes.
Mr. G. H. Piercy accepting the
The British special service squadron and warships of the trend. We personally are in
On considering the manner in Australian fleet will witness the spectacular sinking of the battle- office of Hon. Secretary. favour of a good wage for a
which next St. David's Day ship Australis outside Sydney Heads on Anzac day, April 25th. The A report was given of the (March 1st.) should be celebrated, scrapping is to take place in accordance with the Washing agreement., good worker-as high a wage financial success of the last it was decided to hold a dinner,
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of
la economically possible-concert, the proposal to particulars of which will be
have another in March, and the announced later.
and we trust that, if it can affiliation of the Society with
SIR PERCY SCOTT RECOVERS.
Malta, January 14, Admiral Sir Percy Scott has recovered from his indisposition.
TAMPICO BEL BAGUERED BY REBELS. (Reiter's American Service.)
be shown by any class of the British Musical Society. successful result. They ap labour that the lowest scale (Announcement was made of the|preciated what he had done end has been fairly reached, there possibility of producing & Gilbert wished him a pleasant holiday.
and Sullivan opera in conjunc-1 Mr. Baran expressed thanks for will be no attempts made to betion with the A.D.C.
the cordial way in which the penny wise and pound foolish. Before the rehearsal was pro-remarks had been received. They Let us not have our of ceeded with, Mr. C. E. H. Boavis had been. very loyal and hard- Dra took the opportunity to express working and the result had been industrial pesce broken merely the Society thanks to Mr. a series of pleasant evenings He for the sake of some principle Bevan for his whole-hearted and commended to them Mr. Collett, claim to have blockaded Ta isico, and state that their - Navy - in - which could be sacrificed with enthusiastic services escon-whom they would find an ex
|ductor, which had had such' alceptionally good conductor,
out harm.
ccording to winless
El Paso, January 14 essages, the Mexican revolutionaries outside, prohibiting all enter and departure to the port, while their military forces are threatening an early attack on the land side.