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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

Kratak fed the China Mark!

(Continued from Fage 1.)

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LORD FRENCHL

LONDON, December 21. - Lord French was busy working yesterday and drove in an open carriage to Dublin when he attended a charitable entertainment in the afternoon.

LONDON, December 22

A GERMAN SPY.

“THE CHINA MAIL.-

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

STAMP ALBUM AS SEURET CODE.

NOTICE.

THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

"BEN LINE OF STEAMERS,

NOTION TO CONSIGNEES.

Joseph Marks, one of the cleverestHAREHOLDERS are reminded off Steamship

secret service agents, was deported on October 20 by Detective Inspectar Fitch and Detective Sergeant Pass more, of the special service branch, New Scotland-yard.

There was an ́ affecting scena at Charing Station when Marks, as be boarded the Continental express,

The police hunt for Lord French's assailants has hitherto been unsuchade good-bye to a weeping woman cessful though it is rumoured in Dublin that many persons have been de tained as suspects. Lord French is not allowing the attempt on his life to friend who had followed the vicissl- interfere with his social engagements. Yesterday he visited a darce intudes of his career with affectionate aid of the Irish Police Fund, also a children's party. He appeared in his interent. usual health and entered wholeheartedly into the spirit of the functions. being heartily cheered.

LONDON, December 23,

During the evidence the Crown Counsel at the inquest of Savage at Dublin, emphasised that the Viceroy's miraculous escape was due chicfy to the fact that he was in the first car, not the second, as the attackers evidently thought. The driver of. Lord French's car deposed to hearing a heavy report near Kelly's Cross and on Detective Halley shoating, "We are in it, drive Eke the devil" he put on fullspeed. The second car received the full brunt of the attack and was riddled by bullets from bombs only the engine remaining intact. The driver of the third car deposed to firing at a than who was in the act of pulling a pin from a bomb, killing him instantly. Evidence disclosed that Savage partook in the 1916 rising and was imprisoned for sometime. The jury returned a verdict that Receased was shot by the escort and expressed sympathy with his relatives.

SIR R. L. BORDEN.

HEALTH NECESSITATES COMPLETE REST..

OTTAWA, December 19.

M

Sir R. L. Berden has issued a statement to the press saying that as his recent respite from work has failed to restore him to health he has con- sulted specialists, who have emphatically advised that the condition of his health forbids the discharge of his official duties and that continuance would inevitably result in a serious permanent impairment of health and eventually complete incapacity for work. His colleagues urged the postponement of his retirement until after a complete rest, representing that retirement at this juncture would be highly prejudicial to the public interest. Sir. R. L. Borden unable to disregard this and similar appeals therefore decided to take such rest as necessary while arrangements were being made for the discharge of his duties. The period of absence from duty must necessarily depend or the progress towards recovery and the condition of his health must finally determine his resumption of duties or retirement.

FIRES ON EX-GERMAN CHIPS.

LONDON, December 22.

In the House of Commons Rear Admiral Adair drew attention to the recent destructive Eres on ex-German liners for example the Boonah.

Sir Auckland Geddes,replied that the matter was being "investigated." Foul play had been suggested but it seemed much more probable that the fires in some cases were due to old bunkers not being cleaned out.

THY IRISH SETTLEMENT.

CARSON VERY CAUTIOUS.

LONDON, Dec. 23..

The Premier's statement on Ireland was well received by the House which was pleased with the obvious sincerity and sympathetic tone of the speech. Many members like Sir Edward Carson and his Ulster friends .are dubious on details and would like to see the scheme in the form of a printed Bill for close examination before so committing themselves to its support. There were also signs of hostility on the part of a small minority of English Unionists. The general opinion, however, was that if unity can be maintained or in the Cabinet during the discussions which take place in the various stages of the Bil next session, there will be no obstacles of a parlamentary character which cannot easily be overcome.

Following Mr. Lloyd George's statement Mr. Maclean welcomed most warmly the fact, that there had been throughout the speech an entire absence of proposals for the further coercion of Ireland, though, however. the scheme did not go far enough. We had solved the difficulties broad policy and a similar handed open of South Africa by a policy might solve the Irish problem. Sir E. Carson said he was not going to pronounce an opinion on the preposals until he saw them in print. He was not even going to Ulster until two things had happened, firstly, to ste the bill in print, secondly, to be assured by the Prime Minister that he meant to go through with the Bill to the end. The admission of Ulster as a separate unity was, he admitted a great advance towards settlement. He appealed to the government to keep Ulster under the British Parliament or leave over the question of a separate Parliament for Ulster until the whole devolution question came up for consideration.

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Mr. Arthur Henderson described the scheme as a hallhearted and unsatisfactory compromise. He said the Government might have produced a scheme of Dominion Home Rule leaving out the Army and Navy.

Mr. Wedgwood declared that a plebiscite of the Irish people on the question of whether they wished to secede from the British Empire ought to be taken. He suggested that President Wilson should see the plebiscite carried out in a proper manner.. +J

LONDON, December 23. Irish Press comment on Mr Lloyd George's proposals is discouraging. The Dublin Evening Telegraph representing, Constitutional Nationalism, says the scheme will a be further contribution to disorder on the plea that Ulster must not be coerced. The "Irish Times," Unionist, says three quarters of the Irish people will reject the Bill, whose principles are equally hateful to Unioniste and Nationalists.

FRENCH FOREIGN POLICY.

STATEMENT BY M. CLEMENCEAU,

PARIS, December 23.

ERAL MEETING of the above Company which will be held at the Offices of users. GIBB LIVINGSTON CO., St. George's Building Hongkong on MONDAY next at 11 o'clock in the fore noon.

GIBS, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Agenti St. George's Building.

Hangtong, December 27, 1919. PUBLIC AUCTIONS, THE Undersigned have realved tn. THE

stractions to sell by Public Anotion, (POM ACCOUNT OF FES CONCERNED),

on...

TUESDAY,

January 6, 1920, commencing at 2:30 p.m. at their Salce Rooms, No. 8, Den Vorur Road, Corner of

Ice House Street;.

A PE LOTS OF Double bemstitched Sheets, Lineu Damask Table Clatba, Turkish Faca. Towels, Eb Towels, Embroidered Bedspreads and Table Covora,

And

One Wardrobe Trunk, two Bellow

Volises, two Suit Cases.

Two Prismatic Binoculars, Brass. Jar

dinieres and Vases, Tennis Sets and

Poles, &c. &c, &o.. (Aare New Goods). (Fall Particulars from Catalogue), Forms -Caah.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, December 27, 1919.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

OF

It was in the early days of the war that Marks, the friend of Karl Lody and the dashing young naval Keutenant Bushmann-both of whom were executed at the Tower-went to England. He landed at a south- eastern port with an album of fareign stamps the code with which he was to inform the German Admiralty of the movements and activities of the British Navy. He made no secret of his identity and admitted to his in- terrogators that he was a German born citizen. Scotland Yard, how- ever, had its doubts of his bona des, and accordingly he was cross- examined by Sir Basil Thomson, director of the British secret service. A dramatic moment camé when this hireling of Steinhauer, the head of the German espionage system, broke down with tears in his eyes under the ordeal of examination. Not only did he admit bis origin and mission, but he openly confessed that the album of stamps found in his posses. sion was the secret code with which he promised to notify the German Government of the movement of the Grand Fleet and the patrols diatri- buted over various parts of the British coast.. His confession of the hazardous role he was playing in espionage not only saved his own life tut enabled the British authorities to keep a sharp look-out for others, engaged on a similar mis- sion. Marks was tried before a court-martial the Middlesex Guildhall, and was sentenced to penal servitude. In the buffet adjoining

a small Consignment of Charing Cross Station the spy related

INDIAN CARPETS and RUGS, to a Daily Express representative the

As follow:-- story of his capture at Tilbury by

Large Tapestry covered Caterfleri Scotland-Yard detectives, and then told some of his prison experiences. Bolsa & Arun-chairs (sew) Folding Card Upholstered Among other things, he mentioned and Occasional Tables, his meeting with Bushmann, Suits, Teak wood, Bedroom Furniture, the German" lieutenant who comprising Redsteads, large and emell married the daughter of a Prussian Wardrobes Dissing Tables, Wasbatandis. millionaire, and was shot in the famed Teskwood), Sideboards. Tower.

Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chals, &c, Dinner Services, Crockery; and Oises. Ware, Cooking.

Esth Bou Stoves Cutlery, fac.. Utanslis, Electro-Fluted Ware,

Electric Reading Lamps, Teak wood creens, Sundry Blackwood Farniture. Blackwood Fire Screens, *, Side Tables, Chsira, Cabinets, Picteros, Ee,, Carpet

second-band, Curtains, No.

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had

"I was

rever so surprised," said "Marks, as when I met Bushmann and we

long talks together in Wandsworth Jail. We were both tried at the same court. The night before Bushmann's execution we had a farewell chat, and it was then that he related the romantic circumstancea of his love affair with the daughter of a Prus- | sian millionaire who is one of the premier soap manufacturers in Ger many. I thanked my stars that I did not share his fate. But Bushmann went to the execution shed with a smile on his face, and came to the salute as the firing squad sent him to his doom.”

Marks added that he conversed with several of the German spies who were shot. "They, 'died a soldier's death he remarked, "but in my case I think the authorities made a mistake."

Marks is the scion of a well- known family at Aix-la Chapelle. He was thrice suspected of espionage by the Germans and arrested. The British Government, however, had conclusive proof of his mission to Britain, and had it not been for his complete confession he would have shared the fate of Lody, Bushmann, and other spies.

OMSK.

Harbin, November 19.-Omsk the capital of the Siberian Government has fallen. It is stated that the In the course of a statement in the Chamber on foreign policy M. Clemen

Bolshevik advance was so rapid that ceat said be did not think the military guarantees offered by Britain and America to France, would be again questioned. He went to London there was no time to remove mach valuable Government property, in- to discuss the Turkish question and they now seemed to be on the way to evolve a satisfactory agreement, as the basis for a preliminary cluding the printing plant and block agreement had already been established. M. Clemenceau declared for the Siberian treasury Notes. that the atmosphere in England was as friendly towards France as could Since the Bolshevik advance into be wished. Mr. Lloyd George said "Our two countries must keep closer central Siberia, great dumbers of together than ever. (Prolonged applause.) I shared that sentiment. Mr. Koltchak's troops have gone over Lloyd George added: If only we are in agreement there will never again. to the Reds without firing a shot be a war in Europe. M. Clemenceau replied: Whatever happens you and with full equipment. It is no can count not only on me, who is merely a passing factor, but also on the secret

uniforms handed out by the whole of France" (Renewed applause).

to state that British

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British Military Mission M. Clemenceau continued that the Flame question had been an agoniz.

now to be seen in the ranks of the ing one. The Italian Government had undertaken to concede Fiume to the Reds with ever increasing frequency. Yugo Slava and upon this pledge the Serbs and Yugo Slavs relled, but Italy British rifles. British ammunition and had gone back on her pledges. Italian opinion had become heated and France, Britain and America had been seeking a solution. The latest indi- British machine guns are being used cations afforded promise of a solution acceptable to all. (Applause.) by both sides alike..

The loss of Orask means the loss of M. Clemenceau stated that the questions of Constantinople, Anatolia, Syria. the rich granaries of central Siberia, the Balkans and Foland were also considered. Mr. Lloyd George and this fact alone is of great significance, himself, as regards the future of Constantinople and the straits, were agreed for the further the Whites are pushed on some points, but others were at being discussed by M. Berthelot, M. Clemenceau opined that when Mr. Lloyd George eastwards, the greater the difficulty came to Paris they would be able to conclude the discussion, in feeding not only the army but also As regards Russia he said they not only would not make peace with the local civil population and the Soviet Russia, but refused to negotiate with it. M. Clemenceau scathingly great stream of refugees now flowing, denounced the Bolshevists as the most abominable and most barbarous towards the Pacific coast. Government that had ever existed and declared that as long as Russia- remained in a state of anarchy there would not be assured peace in Europe. Germany was making clandestine efforts to colonise a part of Russia, We

must maintain around Russia a wall of barbed wire. The Chamber passed Spend your Evenings in " WALLA a vote of confidence in the Government by 488 to 71

WALLA! Launch."

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TUESDAY,

January 6, 1920, commencing

at 280 p., at their Baler Booms, No. 8, Dar Vaux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE GLASS, PLATED

WARE, &c.,

.

LEW

AND

and

Also

Two Pianos, One large Victrola, One Gas Cooker, One Ricsha, Tennis Balls. &c., &c. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue), Terms Caab.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, December 27, 1919.

THEATRE

" DENLAWERS,* From ANTWERP MIDDLESBRO, LONDON & STRAITS,-

CONSIGNEES of Wargo are hereby

informed that all Goods are being landed as their risk into the hazardous audjor extra hazardous Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowe Co., Ltd., whsace and/or from the wharves delivery may be obmined.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowne, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd Jan, will be subject to rent,

All claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned or before the 10th Jan or they will not be recognized,

de

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowa, where they will be examined on the 3rd Jan, at 10 m

ad

No Fire Insurance has bona effected.

Bills of Lading, will be countersign-

by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON &'00...

Agents. Hongkong, December 17, *719.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

"

PH Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, FOR ACCENT OF THE OCNCIATED),

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TUESDAY,

Decembar 30, 1919, commending et 1.30 p., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8 Dou Your Road, Corner of

Tee Horse Street,

A LASCE QUANTITIT Ür

NOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

STYLISH

OVERCOATS

AND ULSTERS

IN SCOTCH HOMESPUNS

AND ENGLISH FLEECES

From $35 each.

READY TO WEAR

SPORTS JACKETS

IN SCOTCH TWEEDS

From $18.50 each.

GREY and WHITE

FLANNEL

TROUSERS

COLUMBIA

DANCE RECORDS

IN STRICT TEMPO:

A 6085

Tiger Rose

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Waltz

Princer Orch.

A Little Birch Canoe. & you

*

A 5632

Syncopated Walk

Fox Tret

Princes Band.

Kentucky Home

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M

·Vainable Gold, Jewellery

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and Silver Ware, 20., 20.

comprising —

Globe Trot

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24

A. 5728

Remick Medley

A 5780

Sphinx

Beveral 18-Et. Gold Watches, Chains, Bangles, Pias, Brooches, Lockets. Charms, Tie Clips, Neck Chaios, Lo &c., a number of Gold Ringe set with Diamonds and other Precious Stones, Silver Tex Services, Toilet Sata, Vases, Flower Holders, Ornamenta, Lady's Silver Chain Eags and Purses,

&c., (Fall Particulars from Catalogue) On view day of sale. toring: Cash.

ko.. ** ko.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionett, Hongkong, Cecember 27, 1819.

Por Account of the Concerned.)

WEDNESDAY December 31, 1919, at 19 noda, at their Sales Rooms, H. & De Von Road, Gornar af Lee House Streek--- ONE POINTER DOG, 9 months old.

1

And

One Fox Terrier Bitch; 3 months old. Terma-Cash,"

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioner. Hongkong, December $7, 1919.

ROYAL

.FAREWELL VISIT OF THE FAVOURITES, EDGAR WARWICK

Presents the

NEW REVUSICAL-COMEDY COMPANY

in

VANITY FAIR

Saturday, 3rd January, and on

Thursday 8th, Friday 9th & Saturday 10th January,

at 9.15 p.m.

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Fall Pep." from start to finish. NEW and Original "FROOKING, NEW and Novel SCENERY.

NEW additional ARTISTES. NEW attractive REPERTOIRE. BSIGHT! BREEZY!!

BEWITCHING !!!

AN ENTIRELY NEW EDITION" EACH NIGHT.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S.

1919

HAS ADDED TO THE COMPANY'S RESOURCES OVER TEN MILLION DOLLARS GOLD FOR, THE BENEFIT OF POLICYHOLDERS, THE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., OF CANADA,

F. ML. WELLEK,” Manager.

12, Des Vaux Bond Central,

Hongkong.

THE

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Waltz Princes Orch.

MUSIC COY. LTD.

(THE COLUMBIA SHOP)

16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL

TEL 1999.

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MOTOR DEPARTMENT,

DISTRIBUTORS FOR I COLE, DODGE AND OLDSMOBILE CARS, FEDERAL TRUCKS-FISK TYRES, HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES, ARROW, BRENNAN, JACOBSEN, MEITZ, RED WING, ROBERTS, & VENN-SEVERIN MARINE-BNGINES, We stock Spare Parts also carry a complete line of Auto-Accessories and Motorboat Fittings.

MOTOR CAR STORAGE

AND N Repair of all descriptions under European supervision.

Re-painting a specialty.

INQUIRIES AND INSPECTION INVITED.

Call at our Mótor Garage OR

No. 7 Russell Street

NOTICE.

Роде 659.

We have just received frosh stocks of all CUTEX preparations. CUTEX is absolutely the last thing in manicure: Try it

Pepsodent Tooth Faste the scientific new departure in Dental Preparations. Prices lowered by high exchange.

COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

Telephone No 1877.

14, Queen's Road Central

XMAS HAMPERS.

We beg to notify Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the festiva somson may be obtained from us at the following roduced rate.

No. 1. HAMPER.

1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Champagne "Crown Brut"...

1 Blackberry Brandy...

1 PL. D. 0. M.

Q. Marte Is K Brandy

King George IV Whisky White Label of "Perfo

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Whisky

置

Superb Tawny Port

St. Julien Claret

Old Brown Sherry Red Feat

1. Gia, D. 0 I Uld Tom or Dry

Burgoyne's Bergandy

phial Foxieracza Bittera...

No. 9 HAMPER.

1 Qt. Grillemyrt Champagne

PL. D. O. M fot

1 Qt. Bargoyne's Borgandy

Martell's XXX Brandy

"King George IV Whisky White Label or Pert

18

Whisky

Tawny Dry Port...

St. Julien Olaret

D. CLld Tom or Dry Gin

Vino te Pasto Sherry Y. 8.

phial Pomera azaz Bitters

No. 3. HAMPER..

1 Qt. Burgonya's Burgundy

1. Pt. G. F. Peppermint.

1 Ft. D. 0. M.

Qta, Superior Rich Old Port...

"

Eing Goorge IV Whisky W. L. or Perfect

Engrand's XXX Brandy...

24 Amontillado Bherry W.S....

"

Medes Claret...

D. d. L. Old Tom or. Dry Gin

1 phial Pomeranzan Bittars

$30.

$25.

$22.

·Hampers of all descriptions made up to suit Customers requirements

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Tél. Mo, 185,

6. QUEENS" "ROAD, CENTRAL