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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1925.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS:
FRANCE AND GERMÁNY.
Paris, May 18.
The French draft reply to the Gorman security propoands is given prominence in the newspapers as a remarkable document.. It pro poses a mutual guarantee by Germany on the one hand and Franco and Belgium on the other, endorsed by Britain and Italy. The guar- anteo will cover Germany's western frontier but it is noteworthy that the reply emphasises that France will not tolerate the annulment of her engagements with Poland and Czecho-Slovakia and will not permit haggling in regard to. Germany's eastern frontiers.
by France and Belgium and certilled to by England and Italy.
While pointing out the intangibility of Germany's western frontier 'it says that the pact could not cancel France's engagements toward Poland and Czecho-Slovakia and would raise an insuperable barrier between France and her eastern allies in case the latter would need. French help.-Havas.
THE HONGKONG "POLICE.
SPLENLID, EFFICIENT
FORCE.
Wodehouse and Sir, Claud Severn His Excellency inspected the ranks, and afterward presunted medals and other awards to members of thò Forco, shaking hands with all the recipients Tha, men drew up in a equaro, with the Cantonese police and Lowia and machine gun corp3. na background for the presentation, Hero of Canton Road Affray
Honoured...
On
THE DAVIS CUP.
Wellington, May, 18-The La Tennis Association is unable to a a Davis Cup team to Canuda ow to the expense involved-Reuter
sented by IL K. Sharobrokers A ciation).
Cup for Revolver Shooting.
P. & A. 00 Carpentor: Handic
(Prosented by Superintendents
P. 8 A 00 C pentor: Muake
Pelico).
L.S. A. 31 Whant: End.. p Uhampionship Cup for Revol Shouting.
LSA. 31. Whant: 2nd Handicap Cup for Revolver Sho
L & A 33 Wynne: HE
ing.
1. L. S. B. 4 Hazora Singh: Muni try Cup 1st prize.
Sorg Major Niamat, Khd Musketry 2nd. prize (810).
kong Pelice Force by His Excellen
The annual inspection of the tiong,
ey the Governor Sir Edward Stubbs, KCMG, took place on the com pound of the Central Police Station
The following is a list of police yesterday afternoon. A large num- officers receiving medals, comment ber of prominent residents and dations and other awards.. It fa algnificant that France how insists upon Germany uncon- Government officials accepted the
Inspector T. Murphy, King ditionally entering the League of Nations before negotiations are invitation of the Force, those Police Medal. For courago and undertaken. France's attitude on Germany's eastern frontiers is preant including. Sir Claud resource, on the occasion of the supported by the conference of the Little Entente powers which has | Severn, K.ULE, Colonial Secre affray with armed robbers at, 200
Yaumati, just concluded at Bakharest. This conference unanimously decided tary; Sir Henry Pollock, KC, Canton Road, that the frontiers created by treaties must be respected.-Reuter.
Hon. Mr. C
Hesser, December 26, 1924. McL The Petit Parisien says that the French reply to the German pro- Colonial Treasurer; Hos. Mr. D. W
P. S. A. 46 Fender: Fourth Clas posals for security is "considered remarkable by all allled diplomata. Tratma, Secretary for Chinese Modals. For courage and resourse The basis of the contemplated system consists of a reciprocal gua- Affairs; Hon Mr. P. II. Holyoak, on the occasion of the aliray with rantee granted on the one hand by Germany, and on the other. hant Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Director of armed robbers at 200 Canton Road, Governor's Cup for Revolver 8hd
Publio Worka; Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-| Yaumati, on December 20, 1924. son, Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, Captain The following officers were com Bloxham, Superintendent of Gaol, mended:
Sub-Inspector. Brennan, for the Mr. A. G. M. Flotchor, Mr. S. B. B.. McElderry, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, Mr. smart capture of a notorious armed Chau Siu-ki, Mr. Li Yik-mui, Mr. Urobber and pirate at Siu Tan Village Rujahn and a number of ladies. on December 4, 1914. At the Crimi
The Governor's Address. The total strength on parade com-nal Sessions held on December 15, 1924 the prisoner was convicted and
After the presentation His prised 50 Europeans, 60 Weiheiwoi
cellency addressed the men mon, 10 Cantonese and 50 Indians sentenced to 9 years' hard labour. In addition, there were the Lowis
Borgt. A 130 Hourihan, for cour.id: Mr. Wodehouse and men It is generally expected that the American note in regard to debt
ge and prompt action whereby six the Force, This is the last time gun, machine gun and traffic sec- to a general disentanglement of the debt situation. Responsible quar- was represented by a small contin Taua Wan District, were captured. tell you how pleased I am to ho funding will create a stir among the nine powers concerned, leading tions, each of which departments men, who had committed an armed shall have the pleasure of seet
robbery at Sham Cheng Village,you on parade and I just want ters are of the opinion that the Goverment does not expect immediate: gent of men with equipment Mr.
LSA. 54 Dungey, for the ex. been associated with such a spli proposals from all debtors, but it is thought that some will respond P. P. J. Wodehouse, neting Captain
cellent matiner in which he has per. did, efficient Force as thint of Hon with offers on which preliminary conversations can be initiated Superintendent of police, formed his duties during the fast, kong. You have had hard tim
The opinion in Washington seems to be laat the International charge of the parado, being assisted debt problem centres in France and that once France bas taken steps by Mr. D. Burlingham, acting Doix months especially when employed since I have been here, and y to place her debts to the United States and Britain on a long-terin basis puty Superintendent, Mr. J. Korras Borgt. in charge of Fiquet (Search have done excellent service, I there will be an immediate move by other powers
and Mr. Szott, both Assistant Super-
LSA 109 Flattery, for excel- Private advices say that Italy can be expected to submit a fund-intendents. Drawn up in double ranky
lent work while in charge of the ing proposal soon after Frante has arranged for the payment of her debt-Reuter's American Service.
detective Searching Squad during the period December 2, 1924 and April 14, 1925.
EUROPE'S WAR DEBTS.
Washington, May 18.
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS:
Rome, May 18.
The Congress of International Industrial Organisations which opened on the 12th at Stresa, province of Novara, at which twenty- one countries, including the chief industrial towns of Europe, North America, South Africa and Japan are represented, "haa practically concluded its work, of Gamining the principal questions to be als cussed at the forthcoming International Labour Conference at Geneva. --Reuter.
THE SOVIET'S TROUBLES.
:
London, May 18.
The Times Dantzig correspondent reports a serious rising in White Russia, where an insurgent army, sixty thousand strong, under General Bozovsky, is reported to have seized a large area at Minsk, The Red Army, under Budenny, is operating to crush the revolt.— Reuter.
NEW COMMANDER OF CHINA STATION,
London, May 18.
His Majesty the King received Vice-Admiral Sir Edwyn Sinclair
In audience on the latter assuming command of the China Station. -Reuter.
NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL FOR AUSTRALIA.
Melbourne, May 18.
Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, has announced that Sir John Lawrenes Baird will succeed Lard Forster Governor-General-Reuter.
PROPERTY SALE
property of Mr. Tang Shiu-kin at $15,500,
FEATURELESS BIDDING AT lot No. 354 together with the erec- The second was Kowloon, inland
CHINA AUCTION ROUMS. tions thereon known as, No. 55 Shanghai Street. The property is At the China Auction Rooms yes-held for the unexpired residue of, terday, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa the term of 75 years from the 19th put up for sale three leasehold pro-day of November 1888. Annual perties under instructions from the Crown Rent $10.00. Area 750 mortgagees, but although there was square feet. This Was knocked
a large attendance, neither of the down to Mr. Fong Po for $7,300. lots clicited more than one bid: above the upset price...
Mr. Fung Ho also purchased the remaining property for $6,500 which Lot one was subsection 6 of see-was sub-section 4 of section of tion A of inland lot Uo. 411 together Kowloon marine lot No. 31 together with the erections thereon known as with the erections thereon known No. 240 Queen's Road East. The as No. 65 Shanghai Street, Yau- property is held for the unexpired mati. The property is held for the residue of the term of 999 years unexpired residue of the term of 75 from the 15th day of July 1855. years from the 25th day of June Annual Crown Rent $19.85. Area 1875, Annual Crown Rent $1.64. 987.40 square feet. It became the Area 716.66 square feet,
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on both sides of the compound, the men presented a picture of neatness and alertness indicating a high standard of efficiency.
Accompanied by his A.D.C., Cap- tain. R. Neville, H. E the Governor rived at 4.30 and was met by Mr.
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