THE HONGKONGE TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY
1994
THE DOCK STRIKE.
Settlement Officially Announced.
(Renter's Service.)
London, February 20
LUXOR TOMB.
Countess Carnarvon's Licence Cancelled.
Cairo, Feb. 90,"
The Egyptian Government has cancelled the Hoence granted to Aloina, Countess of Carnarvon,
It is officially announced that the dockers' strike has been with regard to the tomb ol
settled.
Messages previously received gave the following itams relating to developments leading to the settlements-
London, February 20
In giving evidenca before the Dock Strike Enquiry Mr. Ernest Bevin pointed out that the dockers had unwillingly accepted reduc- tions totalling 6- a day since 1921, because they were fighting to establish national agreements and abolish casual labour which was a social disgrace. Their present claim was a reversion to the wages paid in 1929. Mr. Bevin asserted that many employers had not given permission to reject the claim, indeed hundreds of companies want- ed to pay the increase.
Sir Norman Hill, on behalf of the shipowners, contended that wages reductions were necessary in consequence of bad trade. While: freights had fallen working expenses had not diminished and many shipowers had abandoned hope of ever making profits.
The Chairman said the strike must be settled without delay, The Court hoped to report to the Minister of Labour on February" 22. The Court was adjourned.
Strike Spreads to Ireland.
The dockers strike has spread to Ireland. Following Instruc- tions from London the dockers at Belfast have declined to discharge ships from Britain. The dockers at Londonderry have also struck
Stevedores Cease Work.
Tutankhamen.
Lady Carnarvon's licence was Meeting of members of the Stevedores Union at Poplar and issued on July last year and was due to expira on November 24tb. Canning Town have unanimously decided to cease work.
1921.
Employers Getting into Line.
Later.
The Director General of Antiquities proceeds with the of the tomb. the The port employers met to-night with the object of bringing the Opening Liverpool employers into line with the rest of the ports as regards laboratories and other spots, and the new offer by the employers which is confidently expected to he will take measures to safe- form the basis of a settlement, if agreed upon. When the meeting guard and preserve concluded, after a long session, no statement was made, but such istiquities.-Reuter. possible when the Court of Enquiry resumes to-morrow.
Transport Workers Next?
The Ruad Transport Commercial Group Committee has re- quested the National Strike Committee to instruct the road transport
workers to strike.
(Special News Service.)
London, February 20.
the All-
BOXING CHALLENGE.
ACCEPTED BY CALLAGHAN
Willing To Meet Hansen. With regard to the challenge ļissued in this paper yesterday by In connection with the dock strike, the Government has taken Enute Hansen to meet the present all precautions to ensure the supply of foodstuffs. Inquiries made holder of the Colony heavy. to-day at the Ministry of Transport and at the Board of Trade wight boring championship, we elicited the informating that most essential commodities are avail-fhave this morning received from able in good quantities, but a close watch is being kept on the C.P.O. Callaghan. situation.
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of H.M.S. Ambrose, the following intima- The Premier announced in the House of Commons that negotiation- tions are being conducted with everybody concerned, which, when completed, will enable the Government to take all steps which it is determined to take to maintain the food supply.
THE AMERICAN OIL SCANDAL
REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S STATEMENT.
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(Reuter's American Service.)
Washington. February 20,
"I accept the challenge given
by Kaote Hansen, provisionally. if the Hongkong Boxing Associa tion will stage the fight at their next meeting.”
Before this acceptance came to hand, we made enquiries in local boxing circles as to the probability of a match being fixed up and were informed that Callaghan is really a middle-weight, but that the might see his way to accept the challenge. Failing this, it WBS .possible that there might be men amongst he new naval drafts who yould be willing to meet Hansen.
While Mr. H. P. Whitney, a prominent New York stockbroker, Reports state that these new was giving evidence before the Senate Oil Committee, Senstorfarrivals include a former heavy- Elkins, (Republican) of West Virginia, announced that he had weight champion of the Atlantic purchased the Sinclair Oil stocks and was perfectly willing to go be- Fleet. but so far no-one making fore the Committee and tell all he knew about it
Mr. Daugherty's Determination.
this claim has got into touch with the Boxing Association.
WHIST DRIVE.
AT SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. The usual fortnightly whist drive of the Hongkong Seamen's Institute was held last night and even larger
It is understood that the Republican Senators, during the last few hours, have been increasingly pressing for Mr. Daugherty's resignation. Mr. Daugherty, in a brief conference with the Pre- sident, re-affirmed his determination not to resign under tire. He then returned to the Department of Justice, where he dictated a statement affirming his decision to stay in the Cabinet.
Upon the heels of the publication of Mr. Daugherty's statement, was attended by Senators Lodge and Pepper proceeded to the White House to acquaint the President with the growing sentiment of the Senate in favour of Mr. Daugherty's retirement.
HER P's & Q's-AND HOSE.
("The Peak Tramway Company announces that a pair of ladies. silk stockings have been found in the tramcar"-Bulls und Inners).
How the jolly thing happened, I cannot suppose. That a lady should somehow forget her now hose.
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Perhaps in the tramcar she took a short doze, Then, reaching the terminus, hurriedly rose, And scrambling out on other folks toes.
She didn't remember the package of hose.
Or maybe she'd purchased a whole lot of clothes. Made up of weird frillies, and ribbons and bows-" - And clutching so tightly the parcels of those,
She didn't remember the package of bose.
Or else for a dance, these sheer cobwebs she chose? To her in her loss, all my sympathy goes; She now in the old 'uns her limbs must enclose.
She should have remembered the package of hose.
Imagine her chagrin A little breeze blows, And, as breezes will, rather more will expose Than she likes of the dains. Lerd only knows
Why she didn't remember that package of hose.
Ilow the jolly thing happened, I cannot suppose. But the fact still remains--she forgot her new hose!
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numbers than any of preceding drives. Accomodation was taxed to the utmost and as new players were constantly arriving, a com. mencement was not made- until half an hour past the scheduled
Special News Service). time. A very strong naval con- tingent being present, many had
London, Feb. 20, perforce to become ladies" for The latest exchange quotations the evening. The Rev. Norman are:-Paris, 103.55; New York. Peel. of the Kowloon 4.293; Brüssels, 123.75; Geneva, Seamen's Institute, acted us M. C 24.85; Amsterdam. 11.53: Milan, Play was continued until 11 p.m.11004 Berlin, 19 billions: the results being
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STORM IN AMERICA.
Much Damage Done.
New York, Feb. 20.'
A stinging sleet storm sweep-
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SCOTTISH CUP.
Third Round Draw.
London Fed. 20.
The Scottish Cup draw for the
seaboard. The streets in New York are impassable.-Reuter's American Service.
FRENCH POLITICS.
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SCOTTISH FOOTBALL.
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The Chamber, by 355 votes to Saturday, is Aberdeen v. East 215, has rejected a Socialist
London Feb. 20. Stipiing, Hearts v. Clyde, Clyde-amendment cancelling Article 36 In the Scottish League, bank, v. Ayr, Partick v. Hamilton, Rangers v. Hibernians, Mother of the Government's financial Clydebank lost to Hibernians by well v. Airdrieonians, Raith, proposals, which provides for the 2 goals to 4; Falkirk beat Raith St Bernards, Falkirk . Queen's disposal of the Stato match mono- by 3 to 0: Dundee beat Ayr by Park-Reuter,
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