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THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

TO-DAY'S CABLES. TO-DAY'S CABLES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Router's Servics to the China Mail.) | (Routers Service to the China Mat) (Router's Service to the China Mail.).

(Continued from Paga 1.)

D.S, POLITICS.

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NEW TARIFF WALL.

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WASHINGTON, July 27, "The House Committee recommend the repeal of the Canadian Reciprocity Act. This is interpreted as a first step towards erecting high tariffs to protect American products.

DREADNOUGHTS PASS PANAMA.

COLON, July 27, Four American dreadnoughts have negotiated the Gatun Locks in "the Panama Canal on their way to the Pacific. This is the first time such ships have passed.

HUNGARY.

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PARIS, Jay 27. Vienna reports that Bela Kun's operating against Rumanians have sustained a serious reverse, leaving 4,000 dead.

troops

NEWS AND VIEWS BY HAVAS.

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PARIS, July 29

Unofficial etterances by the Japan ese delegation indicate that the Japanese will make no statement regarding the Shantung secret pact on the ground that they are not explanations to the interested in. American senate. It is also denied that President Wilson cabled Baron Makino asking. hire to make a state- ment regarding the promises.

Japanese

General Allenby has informed the Greek Government that Great Britain will hand Cyprus over to Greece next week.

The French and United States governments have come to an agree- ment concerning the purchase by France of large stocks of material left by the United States army.

The peace conference is anxious to present the Bulgarian treaty early next week but the dispute over the disposition of Thrace may consider- ably delay the presentation.

Great preparations are being made in London for the reception of Marshal Foch at the Guildhall on July 30. He will be presented with the freedom of the city, and a sword

honour.

Copenhagen learns from Vienna that Foreign Secretary Bauer has resigned owing to the failure of his efforts to open negotiations with Italy regarding the southern frontiers.of The Hungarians claim that the Reds have occupied Kisujszallas and Turkeve, and driven back the Rumanians across the Theiss. Their cavalry reached Karcag.

LONDON, July 28. Vienna says that news of Bauer's resignation was received with general satisfaction, since he is un-ioubtedly anti-Entente and had meddled with Franco-Italian relations. It is expected the resignation will expedite the signing of the Austrian treaty.

TENNIS.

LONDON, July 26. In the first round for the Davis Cup Britain beat South Africa, win ning the first three of five matches. PLACE HUNTERS IN PARLIA-

MENT.

ASQUITH'S JIBE

LONDON, July 26. Mr. Asquithy speaking at Edgware, vigorously attacked the government, especially condemning its policy in Ireland and Russia. He declared that attempts to commit us further He in Russia should be resisted. mentioned that there were never so many placemen in the House Commons since Queen Ann's time.

THEIR OWN MONEY.

NEW ORGANIZATION STUNT.

of

LONDON, July 25. The Daily Express says the Govern ment has decided to co-ordinate all sailors and soldiers funds, totalling £7,000,000, to organise a fore effective system of distribution and assistance.

Sir Julian Bynk takes charge of the organisation, one of the chief objects of which is to asssist officers and men to emigrate

to the dominions.

GERMAN PROSPECTS.

PARIS, July 28.

Marshal Foch appeared before the Council of Five and urged the neces sity of having at least 150,000 men in a permanent army of occupation on the Rhine. England and the United States will keep only a very limited number of men on the Rhine, so France will have to supply any additional men which Marshal Foch may deem necessary.

THE MARINE.

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EPERNAY, July 28. The anniversary of the second battle of the Marne was imposingly celebrated in the presence of Franco- British and Italian representatives.

ITHOMAS OFFERS ADVICE.

LONDON, July 27. The Labourite J. H. Thomas, who has just returned from a visit to America, speaking at Derby urged. the workers to remember the country is at present living on borrowed capital. He did not want them to abandon the strike weapon but it should only be used as a last resort. The present daily strikes would If the certainly lead to disaster.. Trades Unions wished to enforce their demands they should do so in the House of Commons.

ITALY AND GREECE

PARIS, July 26.

The settlement of Italo-Greek differences regarding the Epirus and Asia Minor is expected shortly.

PEKING SYNDICATE ONE SHILLING SHARES NOW AT £255,

The deferred shares of the Peking Syndicate, which are a shilling each, have changed hands on the London Stock Exchange at 255. The Man chester Guardian says

"Considering that the Company The Franco-American committee has never paid a dividend on any of| in Paris presented to General Per its shares, and that securities of the !shing

an artistic souvenir as a face value of £1,240,000 come before tribute from French friends. Gen. the deferred, the price looks rather Pershing said American soldiers were steep, but it is a case of great expec- proud to have fought beside their tations, and some people like to feed The friendship their fancy with that sort of nourish- French comrades. between the two nations will endure. ment. When the holder of the Shansi The French public authorities ask and the ordinary shares have been for a law to restrict Municipalities satisfied there may some day be a from erecting inartistic war mem-surplus to be divided, and it there is orials, speedy legislative action being the holders of the deferred shares necessary to prevent commercial will get 40 per cent. of it. Their monuments springing up all over France.

Chamber of Deputies to institute a A proposal was brought before the huge state lottery of 30 milliards, with prizes amounting to 6 milliards, the remainder going in relief of the national debt.

The French minister of industrial reconstruction is now in London endeavouring to arrange an exchange. of raw material between. England and France, the creation of an inter- allied organism for the distribution of foodstuffs and the reduction of sea freight rates.

SPEECH BY LORD MILNER.

LONDON, July 26. Lord Miner was entertained at an. East African dinner at the Savoy.

total capital is only £100, and corse- quently if a dividend is paid it can-

of that kind?""" not fail to be at a high rate. But why do companies have freak issues

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TO-DAY'S "ADVERTISEMENTS.

BANK HOLIDAY,

TN accordance with Ordinance No. 5

of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, August 4,. 1919.

Hongkong, July 31, 1919.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

St Owen Philipps presided and pro- THE BIG COURSE : FANLING will be Open for play on SATUR-

posed the toast of Lord Milner. He DAY next the 2nd August. referred to the excellent opportunities existing in East Africa for those with moderate capital and ability to work.

BERLIN, July 24:

Lord Milner, replying, said he had In contrast with Germany's pro- testations of helplessness before endeavoured to follow in the foot. the signature of the peace, Herr, steps of Joseph Chamberlain and had Schmidt, the Minister of Finance, initiated a new system and a new spirit in the development of

By Order of the Committes. Hongkong, July 31, 1919.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

HERE will be a Mixed Foursomes

Competition on the DEEP speaking in the Weimar assembly, the non-self-governing portions of WATER BAY COURSE on SATUR said despite the blockade our the empire, a spirit which he DAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, prospects are not so unfavourable. Our soil, mines, etc. will soon be in hoped would be maintained by his August 2, 3 & 4-Medal play under successors. He would keep an open Handicap-Players to arrange their working order."

Berlin reports that 30,000 metal mind and an open ear to all repre-own opponents. No entrance fee.

C. L. SANDES, workers and electricians have struck,sentations by those actually interested

Hon. Secretary. threatening to cut off telegraphs and and mindful of his experience of the countries 'whose policy was entrusted telephones.

Hongkong, July 31, 1919. to his care. We had hitherto only scratched the fringe of those great i non-self-governing territories. We had a fine record for justice and

YANKS IN SIBERIA

WASHINGTON, July 26.

President Wilson has informed the

humane government but were only WISEMAN, LTD.

at the beginning of making use of

Senate that the American force in their material resources..

Siberia was primarily sent to protect

Lord Milner said the colonial

the Siberian railway. It will remain administrator who took his work as long as that protection seems seriously would have the word

necessary.

SPAIN IN AFRICA...

transportation written on his heart. Efficient transportation by sea and land was the foundation of all great material progress, and deve lopment in our colonies. It was a LONDON, July 28.

Wise The Time Tangier correspondent question of money and men.

on development was says Raisulf's followers on July 20 expenditure

not a waste but ап economy. attacked a Spanish convoy proceed-

The men who were ing to the post of Elhaud. The post (Cheers)

is cut off and the garrison's position wanted for colonial administration desperate, owing to the shortage of were water.

These tribesmen are con stantly raiding Spanish villages, and looting livestock.

PROFITEERS NOT THE

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тер of drive and energy. men who were interested in the countries they were going. to administer. He paid tribute to the men of the colonial service who had stuck to their post during the war under peculiar hardships East Africa was an empire in itself. We were holding it under a mandate WASTE OF WAR DID IT. from the great Pow Ts. There was

nothing in the cnditions under.. LONDON, July 26. which we held thsrritory opposed Mr. Roberts, the Food Controller, to the principles o which the ex- speaking at Dartford, held out no isting empire was pinistered. He hope that food prices would come did not desire to se sa result of down. Profiteering was not the the war a great exo Cause.. If every profiteer were controlled territory. "guillotined, prices wouldn't come faccept it because

down. The chief cause was

the the world to arr great destruction of the past five sibilities. As regan years, and higher wages and costs all misgivings were s

only remedy round. The

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There are THIRTY-NINE STARS in the principal roles 125,000 SUPERNUMERARIES were used together with

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GOLDSMITH AT THE VICTORIA.

TO-NIGHT the VICTORIA is projecting the World Famous. Novel of Goldsmith.

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We are pleased to say that a small consignment has arrived and though the sterling price is high we are able to offer them very low owing to the High Exchange ruling

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In Tapestry and Brussels we have a nice selection; also very useful Union Carpets suitable for Bed Rooms, sizes; 3 x 3. 3 x 3 and 3x4 yards, which come very moderate in price.

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STEAMER ARRIVED FROM SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTE, Wednesday July 30. Consignees of cargo are hereby notified to present their bills of lading for counter. aiguaturo, and take immediate delivery from slanguide steamer or the Company's godown, where all cargo impeding in- mediate discharge will be landed at consignacs' risk.

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cargo August 5.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sali by Public Auction,

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at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Dee Youx Road, Corner of Ice House Struct, THREE FOX TERRIIR PUPPIES Six Weeks. Terms --Cash:

HUGHES & HOUGE,

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Godown, where same will be examined on DON'T NEGLECT YOUR FAMILY. Thursday, August 7, at 10.A.M

Ne claims will be recognized after the goods have left the stenader er godaws, and none will be entertained if presented later than thrpo weeks after arrival of steamer,

WHEN you fail to provide your

family with a bottle of Chamber- tain's Colic and Diarrhers Remedy at this gosson of the year, you are neglect

ng ibon, as bowel complaint is pure to be prevalent, and it is too dangorcels a naludy to be trifled with. This is No Fire Insurance whatevor will be especially true if there are children in affected,

T. DAIGO,

Manager.

Hongkong: July 31, 1919.

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