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MILITARY LANDS.
At the moment it looks as if
tion If the transfer into be made, then let us agree to the award, and got business.
on with the
The Olympic Games.
·RUSSO
THE VLADIVOSTOCK INCIDEN
SOVIET "RELIEF SHIP" RECALLED
(Reuter's Service.)·
NED
Nine Chinese cases of small- pox and ons Portugese case of |diphtheria were notified yester
London, February 5.′′ iday.
According to news from Moscow the anti-Japanese measures fat Vladivostock are due to the non-existence of sny Russo-Japanem There will be a Cinematograph treaty. The Russian view is that the Japanese officials bave no We came across an article, the display for children at the Helens right in Vladivostock, the Japanese being only there by courtesy ather day, on modern physique May Institute on Friday, March of the Soviet Government. It is pointed out that three conferences compared with that of the famous 7th at 5.30. The Pathe University with a view to a resumption of normal relations during the past two athletes of ancient times, and the machine will be used.—Adit
years have proved abortive, owing to the alleged Japanese" intran- sigence; also there is considerable annoyance at Moscow owing to speculation as to whether some of our world's "records" stand any- Amongst the passengers who the obstacles placed in the way of the Soviet Mission sent to assist where near the achieramenta of left for England by the Hskozaki the victims of the earthquake in Japan. old. We certainly wonder how Maru were the Hon. Mr. Chow the athlatio fests to be performed Shou-son, Mr. Liang Ship-yi, Mr. at the Olympic games, to be held and Mrs. H. C. Rowson and Afr. in France this summer, would Erie Grimble. compare with the prowess of the
ANOTHER ALLIED NOTE
ENQUIRY INTO GERMAN ARMAMENTS,
Paris, Marcb 5.
ancient Greeks who performed in The as. Yan On, arriving this
The Conference of Ambassadors, with Marshal Foch, present. the original Olympiads many morning from Pakhai, reporte centuries ago. In bruta strength having been aground in Nam Sagreed to the west of Note to Germany on the subject of the and endurance the human race Bay from 19th February until 1st resumption of military control. The British proposals made last bas probably deteriorated even in March. The bottom was of soft week were adopted in their main lines. The Note claims the right the case of its picked men. It is mud and the vessel sustained no of the Inter-Allied Commission to verify all over Germany whether some 2,700 years since the first damage. Olympic meeting, in 776 B.C. Tha
year
DOW
Thanks to the enterprise of the Star Theatre, Kowloon residents have a very enjoyable night before them this evening when the programme will not only include
during 1923, when contral ceased, Gerinany engaged in new military preparations, and whether disarmament can to-day be considered finally completed. If the German Government agrees to an enquiry, and the results be satisfactory, then the Allies will appoint a cam- mittes of guarantees or some similar effective organisation. The German Government must as a preliminary reply satisfactorily to the five demands of the 1922 Note dealing with amendments in the laws concerning the export of arms, demilitarisation of the police,
OUR NAVAL PROGRAMME.
NOT AFFECTED BY JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
London, March 5. In the House of Commons, in reply to Comdr. Kenworthy. Mr. Ammon gare particulars of the reduction of the Japanese naval estimates since the earthquake, which would retard her building programme for approximately a year. Comdr. Kenworthy asked whether this would affect the British building programme, and Mr. Ammon replied that the British programme would be built up re- gardless of anyone else. (Liberal cries of "Ob!")
Replying to another question, Mr. Ammon stated that`no decision had yet been made with regard to the Singapore base. The matter was at present being considered.
PRESENT STRENGTH OF INDIAN FORCES.
NO FURTHER REDUCTIONS LIKELY.
Delhi, March 3. General Rawlinson in a speech in the Budget debate in the Assem- bly stated that 18.000 British and 20,000 Indian troops had been retren ched. The total strength of the combatant arms was now two hundred thousand. He declared that no further reduction was possible, with due regard to the country's safety.
their Greeks reckoned
The new Queen's Theatre is to calendar from that date, in be opened in about three weeks Olympiads or periods of four time as a picture palace. Accom years, and the games were staged modation will also be available every four years for more than for theatrical companies, as the eleven hundred years. At first theatre has an excellent staget reter. the only event TAS a match and all the usual accommodation between runners in the stadium for such production. Other contests ware added later.. such as wrestling, boxing, jump-
Hongkong friends of Comman-' ing, four-horse chariot races der Beckwith will be pleased to bareback horse races and now that since leaving a fort- javelin throwing. At the height night ago on the s.5. Morea, bis of their popularity the Olympic health has very much improved games lasted five days. They A recent letter states that he is were finally abolished, in the getting better and better every day
394 A.D., by Emperor and is already a different man. Theodosius. Then, in modified form, the Olympiad 'was revived at Athens in 1896, to be held levery four years, except for the
interruption of the recent war. the military lands question were The Matter of "Sport."
To the lover of clean sport, the two excellent movie films but will Held up. In Sir John Oakley's strongest appeal of the ancient also present a clever Hawaiian award there is a proviso that Olympic games was that there troupe direct from the Manila the terms he sets forth must were no money prizes Victors Carnival. This capital show will either be rejected or accepted received only the glory of wind be given at the Star Theatre for wreath from the three nights only beginning this within four months of the datening, and a
sacred olive tree near Olympia. evening, and theatregoers will not thereof. That period expired on That was genuine sport. The fail to note the remarkably low Sunday last, but, from what we difference in the modern trend is admission charges.
In connection with our report have been able to gather, this best realised when one hears of prize-fighters refusing to enter
BRITAIN'S BOXER INDEMNITY. fact is not likely to mean an end the ring unless they be given en-yesterday of the opening of the
London, March 5. of the whole business, for in the ormous financial guarantees. new lounge bar and dining room
In the House of Commons, asked whether steps would be taken meantime the Imperial author- Originally the Olympic games in the Hongkong Hotel, it should
of the work, with the with a view to promotion of more friendly relations with China ities have been approached with were local, but later they brought have been made clear that the with regard to the remission of the Boxer Indemnity, and whether
together in temporary reunion whole a request that this particular the scattered fragments of the exception of the decorative panels arrangements for utilisation of the indemnity payments can be ex proviso be not enforced-in other old Greek empire. Similarly, the by Mr. Ralf Sheldon Williams, pedited. Mr. Ponsonby said that legislation would be necessary to inter was carried out by the Hong-give effect to that policy. A Government Bill had been drafted and modern contests, words, that the period for coo-
national, should do ր lot to kong Resity and Trust Co., Ltd., would be introduced shortly. sideration be extended so as to bring the world's nations under the supervision of Mr. W. D. Goodfellow, the Company's
MAJOR ASTOR LOSES HIS SEAT. sporting give Unofficial members of the closer together, a
London, March 5. Council and the public generally goodfellowship, but unfortunately architect. As regards the light
A vary unusual occurrence in the House of Commons was when past experience has shown that ing, this was carried out by the time to study the matter with often enough bad feeling is gener electric department of the Hotel Major Astor, who had just returned from Egypt, voted in a division yesterday without having taken the oath, consequently be automatic. cara before a final decision is ated by the subordination of the
All the mingled dread and exally vacates his seat. A new writ is being issued. Teached. That fact explains why sport for sport sake to the baser
Major Astor (Unionist) was returned unopposed for Dover.} the side of rivalry. Yet there is still citement which cause the local the resolution approving
a big element of real friendly resident to catch his breath when award is not being proceeded valry amongst the competitors, he hears the warning fire-bell with at to-day's meeting of the so the sowing of the seeds of a have been instilled into the great! better understanding should not screen epic now showing at the Legislative Council.
Coronet Theatre, making it one' For ourselves, we do not know be impossible.
of the most engrossing pictures ever filmed. "The Third Alarm that much, if anything, is to be:
does cot rely on suspense alonc gained by postponing decision on
for its appeal, however, as it pre this matter. As we understand
DEATH OF MRS. the position, there can be no
W, RUSSELL. question of varying the award-
Many Hongkong people have it must either be accepted or learned with the utmost regret of turned down. True, there is a the death. which occurred at very big sum of money involved. Dumbarton, from heart failure, but that does not alter the of Mrs. Russell, the wife of Mr. W. Russell, who has beet Gorern- "Take it or leave it aspect ment Marine Surveyor here for of the arbitrator's award. The the past nineteen years. The sad
THE COMING SHOW. trouble is that, although in the news reached the bereaved hus- band by cable yesterday, and the opinion of some, the transfer of sincerest sympathy of his numer to be held on the 15th. inst. There The annual dog and cats how is these lands on the terms outlined ous friends will be extended to will be classes for all kinds of will be a very expensive bargain, him in his sorrow.
The late Mrs. Russe!!, who was dogs, "including crossbreeds and refusal to accept the award will
formerly a Miss Mauchan, was puppies also litters of puppies.
is hoped It mean a reversion to the status married in Hongkong Some quo, with the whole issue to be twenty years ago, but went entries will be received for cats
Shanghai
to enable classing. to live when The entries will definitely close threshed out all over again. It to
ber husband WES chief en- is extremely doubtful whether gineer on
one of the China at 5 pm on the 11th, inst, so that time may be given for the the Government will ever see Merchants Company's steamers, compiling of catalogues. An
Hongkong. any adequate return on outlay if later returning to
show appears on Page 4 it agrees to the award, for that She was a keen worker on behalf announcement concerning the of the Ministering Children's is the impression with which Mr. League and alse a prominent Fletcher's recent statement, left member of the Union Church. us. But there are, of course, In 1919, she went Home with her two daughters, remaining with other considerations than these, them at Dumbarton whilt they the chief of which is the benefit were at school. She was
OBITUARY,
NO PREMATURE INDEPENDENCE.
- PRESIDENT'S LETTER TO PHILIPPINES MISSION.
(Reuter's American Service.)
Washington, March 5. President Coolidge bas informed the Philippine Independence sents also a charming romance Mission of his opinion that the time has not yet come to separate sod some
excellent comedy the Philippines from the United States. In a letter to the chairman touches which not only delight of the Mission. Mr. Coolidge declares the United States is fully con the spector in themselves but fident of the ability, good intentions, fairness and sincerity of General- also give added force to the great Wood. In the present state of world relationship, America owas an climax in the great rescue eceuo. obligation to continue to extend the protecting arm to the people of
these islands.
DOGS AND CATS.
that safficient
CRASHED WHILE "STUNTING”.
Make-Believe which Ended Fatally.
MR. CHURCHILL'S OBJECTS DOUBTED.
London, March 5. Mr. Churchill in a statement on his candidature for the West- London, March 5.
minster Abbey seat says he is A thrilling story was told at nowise hostile to the Conservative party, which he now recognises the inquest at Bigginbill on Flying Officer Smith and Ser to be the rallying ground for geant Lister, killed in a flying opponents of Socialism. accident on March 3.
The survivor, Pilot Mosch said. Mr. Nicholson, the Conservative their Vickers Vimy F 9181, candidate, says he naturally is
flight for the Air Ministry guarantee there is that Mr. ascended in the morning on anti-Socialist, and asks what Films were being taken from Churchill, in view of his previous another. machine, of operations record, won't join the Labour intended to illustrate aero Party within a year. plane shot down and on fire. At
A number of prominent Con- 3,100 feet he received a pre- arranged signal, and ignited a servativas bave promised to sup París, March 5. flare. Smith commenced stall-port Mr. Churchill-Reuter to the public as a whole from the apparently in her usual health The dyestuffs agreement Bill, ing, at a speed of a hundred miles transfer of these military areas ber death at the age of 53 years mentioned yesterday, provides an hour, and dropped to six
to the Government.
The issue
up to the last, and the news of
FRANCO-GERMAN DYE AGREEMENT.
OUT OF ORDER:
came as a great shock to her for the manufacture under the hundred feet. In the last stall S.S. COLORADO'S ENGINES boils down to immediate relatives and friends. French Government's control of the machine nose-dived, then whether the public benenta The family has been closely Synthetic nitrates by the Haber partially flattened out near a identified with the China Coast, process, the patents of which are group of troes, but side-slipped, which will result are sufficient for the
manager and chief held by the Badische Company hitting the trees Witness jump
Malta, March 5, The British steamer Colorado,. to justify the cost of the trans- draughtsman of the Kiangnan. As the Senate has modified the ed twenty feet to the ground, just Shanghai are Bill in the direction of giving the before the machine crashed. The the question Dockyard
brothers of the late Mrs. Russell, Government more complete con machine caught fire, and the from Hongkong for Boston, can-
Lepanto, has arrived for repali which the Unofficials have whilst Mr. Buchanan, Super- trol in the manufacture, the Bill bodies of the victims were voyed by the British steamer decide. And we cannot see that irtent Engineer of the Indo- must return to the Chamber. It incinerated.
A verdict of death by missd-to her engines, which are out of many months need to be wasted Chins N. Company is doubtful whether it will passed
venture was returned-Rester, order Ret this session. Beuter, in thinking the point over. The Shanghai, is her uncle,
action. That
is
in