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SIR CECIL CLEMENTI SINGAPORE BASE AMAZING OR JUST
PROMOTED.
APPOINTED TO STRAITS
GOVERNORSHIP.
SUCCEEDS SIR HUGH CLIFFORD IN IMPORTANT POST.
ANXIETY.
PREMIER GIVES HOUSE AN ASSURANCE.
NO ABANDONMENT WITHOUT FULL AGREEMENT.
HONGKONG NOTIFIED.
London, Nov, 20.
The Premier was asked in the House of Commons to give an assurance that no change of
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ASSOCIATION ACTS ON
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ENGLAND'S FINE DISPLAY.
WIN INTERNATIONAL BY SIX CLEAR GOALS.
WALES BADLY BEATEN.
London, Nov, 20. England won a great victory over Wales in an international soccer match at Stamford Bridge tu-day. The game was played in
thirty thousand witnessed the con-
THE CAMPAIGN IN NORTH HUPEH.
NANKING'S FORCES TO BEGIN DRIVE.
OVER 100,000 TROOPS MASSED AT TSAOYANG.
A mild sensation has been caused in Shanghat society circles by novel litigation which has begun in the Shanghai Provisional Court, arising from the recent "Coney Island" Popularity Con RESEARCH PROGRESS. Ideal conditions, and a "crowd of SIANGYANG GIVEN UP.
test..
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RUMOURS CONFIRMED.policy as to the completion and Company's Shanghai store...
Hongkong is to lose H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., official news having been received in the Colony this morning to the effect that His Excellency has been appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, in succession to Sir Hugh Clifford, who recently resigned owing to the ill-health of his wife.
There are eight plaintiffs in the action, including a foreigner, and they dispute the title of "Miss Shanghal" awarded to Miss Elsie Kwok, the daughter of Mr. Kwok Bew, the manager of the Wing On the establishment of the Singu- ground that there was an alleged The title is disputed on the pore Naval Base would be made illegal transfer of eighty-nine without the consent of the Do-hour by Miss Yu, the daughter of minion and Colonial Govern- ments concerned.
thousand votes at the eleventh
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THE ABOLITION OF EXTRALITY.
lest.
London, Nov. 20.
Hankow, Nov. 20.. England won by six clear goals,
It is stated that the general The report of the Co-operative putplaying the Welshmen, scoring Selling Committee of the Rubber two goals in the first half, four in drive by the Government forces Growers Association
the second, Camsell, of Middles in North Hupeh against the Kuo- the opinion that central selling in
expressesbrough, doing the hat-trick
minchan invaders has already Johnson, the Manchester City started from Tsaoyang, and
industry is impracticable and re-within fifteen minutes of the start. pressed confidence in his forces, relation to the whole producing Inside-left and Camsell, the centre: General Liu Shih, who is in forward, scored for England charge of the operations, ex- commends, in the first place that Their defence was considerably numbering approximately 100,- the 37 smaller groups comprised harassed until nearing the inter-000 as adequate to deal with the within the Association should, for val, when the Welsh forwards got situation.
going and had aome excellent the purpose of selling, combine chances which they missed. with the larger groups, or with each other, to form groups of a size equivalent to an output of not less than 4,000 tons a year.
He replied that it was quite ob- vious that in any rearrangement of the building programme, re- final decision The new appointment represents a promotion for His Ex-garding which no cellency, for in addition to the post meaning an increase of had yet been taken, the subscrib- £1,000 per annum in emoluments, Sir Cecil Clementi will, ofing communities must be consult Nanking To Take Matter IntoIn the second place the Commit- course, administer a very much larger territory. It is interested, not merely by way of being ing to recall that an uncle of Sir Cecil's, namely, Sir Cecil informed, but in such a way that
La agreement would be come to. Clementi Smith, at one time held the position of Governor of the Straits Settlements."
Whilst congratulating His Excellency on his promotion, the Colony will regret his departure. The first fourteen years of his official life were spent in Hongkong, and he has been Governor here for more than four years. In that time, he has made imamerable friends, and his knowledge of the Chinese has made him most popular with that community, contributing also greatly to the "concord" movement which has been a feature of his administration.
The Cost to Date.
Mr. A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty, informed a questioner that the total esti mated expenditure on the Singa- pore base was £8,700,000, inelud- ing the cost of the floating dock. The total expenditure" to date, was £2,033,000.
His Excellency has also been largely instrumental in the
After allowing for further Do restoration of cordial relations between Hongkong and Canton.minion and Colonial contributions, and has laboured hard to strengthen Anglo-Chinese friendship. the ultimate net charge to the Lady Clementi, who has figured prominently in the social life Navy Vote of the present scheme of the Colony, will also be greatly missed in many circles.
EIGHTEEN YEARS IN HONGKONG.
The news of Sir Cecil Clementi's,mony, which took place in the appointment to the Straits Settle- Counell Chamber on the day of bla ments does not come altogether, as arrival, November 1st., 1926. a surprise, as during the past few daya rumours that he would most Like a Home-coming, probably get the position have
"After twelve years of absence," been in circulation in Hongkong, he said. "my return to Hongkong On Tuesday, the rumour was so seems to me like a home-coming insistent that the Telegraph made enquiries in official circles for it is here that I was initated
was £6,290,000.
Many further questions were asked on the subject of the Base, especially as regards, the question of consultation with the Dominions and the interested Colonies.
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald refused
Their Own Hands,
ABROGATING SYSTEM.
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Nanking, Nov, 20, It is reliably learned that the Nationalist Government has decided to issue a declara- tion on January 1st, 1930, an- nouncing the abrogation of extraterritoriality In China....... A Foreign Office spokes- man stated this moon that the step would not mean the abrogation of China's treaties with the Powers Only the clauses pertaining to the ex- ercising of extralitý rights in China will be abolished. Router.
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business magnate.
to amplify his previous states-M., Yu Yuh-ching, a prominent ments.
The defence stigmatizes the action as frivolous, vexatious and profitless.
Waste of Money Possibly? The Conservative" Member, Mr. Eden expressed dissatisfaction with the attitude of the Government and gave notice that he would raise the matter on adjournment at an early date.
He stated that a waste of pubile money should not be continued if it was proved to be waste.
Into the work of Colonial adminis- Subsequently, an assurance was In Hongkong, but as the appoint- ment had not. then been actually tration and it is here that I marri- given by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald made, there was considerable re-ed. Every hill and valley, stream that any change affecting the Base ticence on the subject, the most and inlet in this beautiful Colony as a whole would obviously be re-
in the old ported to Parliament. that His Excellency would say be-were well known to me ing that, so far as he was aware, days, and though, since I have left, the vacancy caused by Sir Hugh you have taken some of hills and Clifford's retirement had not been thrown them into the sea, I expect Alled...
to recognise several familiar land.. No final decision had been taken Yesterday morning, the Tele-marks. I also look forward to by any means, and before any was graph received a cable from the reviving many old friendships and taken the subscribing communities Central News in London, in to making many new ones, for I would not only be informed but which mention was made of the trust that the kindness-I might consulted in such a way that an rumour that His Excellency had almost say the affection-which agreement could be reached. been offered the post, but that on was given me too generously when enquiries being made in Govern-I last served in Hongkong, may be ment circles, the Colonial Office accorded to me in even fuller would neither deny nor confirm measure now that my responsibill- the report. "
tles have so greatly increased."
Anxious Days. His Excellency's term of office
On receipt of this message, wo agufn endeavoured to obtain còn- firmation of the news locally, buti were informed that as the ap-
Matay's Share in Cost., Mr. Alexander told the House that of the Malay. States Govern- ment's promised contribution of £2,000,000, the Government had received £1,200,000, the whole of which had already been spent.
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Message to Hongkong. The Telegraph is informed by the Hon. Colonial Secretary that the Hongkong Government, which has contributed £250,000 towards the cost of the Base, has received notification of the Government's
The supporters of Misa Kwok contend that she is really qualified, should receive the title, and the prizes, which include a limousine and a trip to Hollywood.
Our Own Correspondent.
CHINESE LÈÉGATION
INCIDENT.
OFFICIAL IN BELGIUM INJURED.
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game,
General Fan Shih-heen's Fifth Division is advancing to the north. from Shast and will attack the
enemy in the rear at Ichenghsler, while the Government's main army moves from Tsaoyang.
In the eighth minute after the resumption, Camsell headed third goal, while Johnson got a fourth soon afterwards. In the last ten minutes of the
General Liu Shih has requisi England completely overran their tee recommends that separate and opponents, and Adcock, the Leitioned twenty lorries from Bankow cester City outside-right, ran for use on the Hupeh frònt, so as unassociated companies should. right through to get the fifth goal, to facilitate rapid transport. for the purpose of selling, seek Camsell netting his third a few
More Reinforcements. association with one another ar. minutes later.
The Navy Cup final between One extra artillery section and with existing groups to a similar
H.M.S Excellent and the Royal part of the Thirteenth Division has extent.
Marines was also played to-day,been ordered from the defence of
assist the Nationalist armies at Tsaoyang.
A third recommendation is that H.M.S. Excellent winning by three the Peking Hankow Bailway to when that position has been estab-clear goals.-Reuter.
lished each resulting group, and
also each of the larger groups
STANDARD.
which at present comprise over 60 JAPAN AND THE GOLD per cent, membership and output of the Association, should sell its standard quality rubber as one unit and pool its sales for the A benefit of each company within each gmup.
Lead to Complete Fusion?
CREDITS ARRANGED IN NEW YORK AND LONDON.
New York, Nov. 20.
It is now officially admitted that Slangyangfu was evacuated by the Nanking troope for "strategic, purposes" but it i stated that the city has not yet been occupled the Klominchun. The latest news from Hogan states that Marshal Chiang Kai-
The Committee recommends also In connexion with Japan's re-ahek and General Tang Seng-chi that each company should cnturn to the gold standard, it is inspected the, Helshihewan front deavour to establish by itself, or announced that Messrs, J. P. Mor- yesterday..
with the assistance of the group | gan's "and their associates have It is claimed that the Nationa- with which it is associated, a posl-established a G.$25,000,000 one list forces are steadily pushing to- tion of financial strength that year credit to the Yokohama wards Loyang-Reuter... will enable the group to sell in Specie Bank. consonance with an orderly policy free from pressure and financial stringency.
If these recommendations are carried out the number of sellers
within the Association will be re- duced immediately by 90 per cent,
The report adds that "from ex- perience gained in and the con- fidance engendered by the prac- tical working of this scheme an ever increasing measure of co- ordination may develop which may well ultimately lead to a complete fusion of all groups into one call- ing unit.
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A similar credit of £5,000,000 has been established in London "by the Westminster Bank and its as sociates.--Reuter.
BRITAIN'S BOXER
INDEMNITY.
NEW PROPOSALS NOW UNDER.
„CONSIDERATION. A
London, Nov. 20.
Loyang Purchase.
Shanghal, Nov. 20.
It is freely reported that Nan- king has offered $3,000,000 for the aurrender of Loyang.
It is also stated that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has announced his intention not to pursue the Kuo- | minchun after the aurrender of Lo- yang Nanking being content with control of Honan.
Reports from the Chengchow front state that the sudden fall of Minsten and Tengfeng was mainly due to the appearance of In the House of Commons to some thousands of Red Spear day, answering a question, Mr.bandits, who possessing sound. Arthur Henderson said that new knowledge of the geographical Boxer Indemnity were being con- Government troops proposala for dealing with the situation, sesisted the Central sidored with His Majesty's Minis-assaults on the Kaeminchun,....
in their ter in China, Sir Miles Lampson.
When Loyang is captured Marshal Chiang Kai-shek will return to Hankow with Mr. T. V. Soong, the
front to discuss important, financial matters.
Brussels, Nov. 20.
Research Department. The Chinese Charge D'Affaires
The report further recommenda was injured to-day in a violent
that the Association should esta scuffle which occurred at the Chinese Legation, where fifteen of blish an adequately equipped and staffed commercial research de- his compatriots in Brussels called
The question of legislation, he to demand the release of a comradepartment in charge of a qualified dried, must await the decis previously arrested.
man. This department would regarding these proposals, Finance Minister, now vialting the
Retter.
Four of the rioters were placed under arrest.
The Incident was probably the outcome of the arrest of a Chinese on November 16th after the man had left what were supposed to be bombs on the premises when his
ECHO OF PALESTINE DISTURBANCES.
assume the responsibility for all statistical service and develop it, on more comprehensive lines than hitherto attempted.
It would endeavour to collect and collate all facts and figures relating to the production and ab sorption of rubber and would con tinuously study all the 'economic factors affecting the rubber in- dustry, an
EFFECT OF THE WALL
STREET CRASH.
SHARE VALUES DROP BY 15
BILLION DOLLARS..
The department would work
New York, Nov. 20. under the direction of a committee The effect of the recent Wall appointed by and responsible to Street crash on stock values is the Council of the Rubber indicated by igures published to- Growers' Association.
day by the Stock Exchange, show-
Capture Claimed.
Later Nanking claims the capture of Loyang at six o'clock yesterday evening. The advance body of the Nanking troops are still engaging the Kuominchun" in the Loyang suburbs.
EUROPEAN HOUSES
BURGLED.
pointment had not actually been as Governor of Hongkong has noting the possibility of the contrac- made it would be inopportune to been an easy one. He arrived tors lodging a serious claim if work give currency to the rumour, here when, as he himself put it on the Singapore Base is suspended request for an education bursary That the report was well-founded, the times were sadly out of joint, or seriously modified, Mr. A. V. was refused. however, is now shown by the and apart from the grave crisis Alexander deprecated
a detailed The same man, incidentally, was official news of His Excellency's through which he eventually steer-discussion of this aspect of the expelled from France for assault appointment.
ed the Colony, another serious sitiation
view of anying the Chinese Consul in Paris.- situation arose last year when the possible legal position that may Reuter. 18 Years in Colony.
water shortage caused so much arise."-Router and British Wiraq When His Excellency leaves to anxiety. take up his new post, he will be At the moment, we have not severing a connexion with Hong-the time in which to review at any kong which has extended, with length Sir Cecil Clement's admin-
The Committee expresses the ing that the total market value one break, over a period of latration, but one feature of it
opinion that there is nothing of all listed shares has declined
RESIDENT SUFFERS LOSS more than 18 years, His Officiat has been the marked success of
inimical to rubber producers in Ly G.$15.320,000,000 in October to carcer started in this Colony, and his efforts to effect a resumption
STATEMENT IN HOUSE OF
PUT AT $1,000. forward selling. The time when G.$71,752,000,000, a drop of over for nearly 14 years, from 1899 to of cordial relations with Canton,
such sales should be made and the 12 per cent.-Reuter's Américdn COMMONS. 1918, he served in the local whilst his efforts in bringing the
terms of the sales are matters of Service.
Climbing through an open win- Government. He then left Hong-Chinese and foreign communities intentions regarding the Base
Londen, Nov, 20. Judgment. Forward sales at an
dow on the verandah, a thief madë kong on being appointed Colonial of the Colony closer together are from the Secretary of State for Palestine in the House of Commons, are best avoided, the report adds. Answering questions concerning unspecified or contingent price,
a rich hand of jewellery from the Secretary at... - Britüh
residence, of Mr. McIntyre, of 1 Guiana, too well known to requires em- which, post he held until 1922, phasis. In this connexion, his terma
the Colonies, in the following Mr. W. Lunn said the King's Po. To the extent to which these are
Braemar Terrace sometime be- when he was transferred in a knowledge of the Chinese langu-
tween 9.30 p.m. on October 19th The following decision has been lice Medal had been awarded to practised a vested interest is
and U am on the 20th, the Jafrudar similar capacity 14 Ceylon, re-age and his understanding of the announced in Parliament. The Mr. Cafferata, the Chief of Police created for a depression in prices. malsing there until 1925, when he Chinese outlook have been invala House of Commons is aware that try on August 24 when he kept an at Hebron, for conspicuoua gallan-
COPING WITH SITUATION IN getting away with a case worth was appointed Governor of Hong-able assets.
360, in which were sixteen pieces WEST AFRICA, kong, thus returning to the scene In the social and intellectual arranged, decisions of which may thus prevented further attacks on tion has now requested the Com-
a naval conference has now been armed mob at bay singlehanded and
of jewellery and $12 in cash, the of his early labours, "
London, Nov. 20. total value being just a little short life of the Colony, His Excellency affect use of this base, and in all: Although Hongkong was in the has naturally taken a prominent circumstances
the jewe.
Mr. W. Lunn, Colonial Under of $1,000. .His Majesty's Casualties during the disorders mittes to endeavour, at the earliest Secretary of State, stated in the During the same night, some who is, extoll in troubles part, and has been ably seconded Government has decided that work up to Beptember 24 were 207 killed possible moment, to bring about a House of Commons that the person also entered the ground When His Excellency returned to by Lady Clementi, who has shown already contracted for at Bluga and 979 injured.--British Wireless, complete fusion of all groups into Governors of the Went African floor of 6, Braemar Terrace which the Colony a little more than four herself the ideal hostess at Gor- pore shall be slowed down as years ago, he was delighted to rnment House. It need hardly much as possible, that all work
one selling unit and formulafa Colonies were being consulted as is occupied by Mr. O'Neil, and -come back againe katas
plans whereby finance up to the to what steps could be usefully stole a cigarette caso, a pair of be sald that Hongkong will say that can be anonded shall he A Jew has been sentenced to agreed figure per pound of rubber taken for dealing with the sale of cuff links and cash to the total This much the indicated in the good-bye to His Excellency and suspended, and that no new work death for killing two Arabs during lodged for sale may be mado aval Intoxicating liquors to the natives, value of $40. Entrance in this side Course #1. a reply to the Colony's Lady Clementi with the utmost shall be embarked on for the the disturbances in August Rew able to all companies joining the of those. Coloniese Brition Wire wan effected through an open win- welcome at the swearing-in cere
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dow in the pantry on
ter.
Jew Sentenced to Death.
Jalla, Nov. 20,
Immediate Fusion.
The Rubber Growers' Associa
Valscheinia - Koster Pr
SALE OF LIQUOR TO NATIVES.