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BRUSSELS CONFERENCE.

DIVISION OF SPOILS DISCUSSED.

BRUSSELS, July 2

A communique issued this evening states that the British, Belgian, and Italians held a prolonged informal conference regarding the division of the amount of reparations received from Germany. There was no divergence of views regarding Germany's liabilities.

UMBRELLA SNATCHER

CAUGHT.

CHINESE BENT TO J IL

Central yesterday.

A Chinese youth was this morning A smoking concert given on charged before Mr. N.L. Smith with Saturday night by the R. E. Old snatching an umbrella Comrades Association, held in the Chinese woman in Queen's Road from a R. E Theatre, Wellington Barracks, proved to be a joyous foregathering

He pleaded not guilty."" of kindred spirits in the interests of good fellowship, mirth and song.

The woman said that she was making some purchases in a jeweller's Sergt. Maj. Flynn, RE, ably pre-shop in Queen's Road Central yester sided and there was present a large day afternoon, and leaned her attendance of ex-RE's and repre-unbrella against the counter: The sentatives of other units of the Gar-defendant, whom she had noticed rison. The object of the concert was standing outside the shop, suddenly, to provide an opportunity to ex-RE. dashed in, and snatched her umbrella men in the Colony to meet those A hue and cry was raised and the now serving with the corps. Adefendant was caught by a Chinese lengthy musical programme was constable.

arranged. Judging by the land The defendant said that the wo applause which marked, the end of man accidentally dropped her une every item and the insistent demands brella. He was in the act of picking for encores the programme was very it up for her when he was arrest. enjoyable. The duties of accom- ed. He did not mean to steal the panist were ably performed by umbrella.. Corporal Sparry, R.E. A word of thanks is due to Mr. F. H. Dillon (one of the ex-R.E. men) and his com- mittee for the satisfactoy arrange- ments which resulted in the success of the entertainment.

His Worships You were convicted of theft some five years ago and sentenced to three months?-No.

You also received twelve strokes on that occasion I remember being whipped once when a boy for hawk

No, it was for theft. Do you re- member being in jail before? No. I have been to the country. (Laugh ter).

months' hard labour.

Defendant was sentenced to three

BRAZEN CHEEK.

In his remarks the Chairman inviting without a licence. ed the continued co-operation of the ex-R.E. members and emphasised the necessity to promote esprit de cords in the corps. He said that occasionally employment in the Colony and it was men of the R.E. left the corps to seek these men whom the former members of the corps should assist. He ex- tended a welcome to six R.E. non- commissioned officers who arrived from Home a fortnight ago. The chairman gave a silent toast to com-RECORD CAREER OF FRAUD. A communique says that the Second Session of the conference conrades killed in the late war. Speeches sidered the report of the committee's experts with regard to naval, military, and air disarmaments, wherein Germany has failed to fulfil her obligations under the Treaty of Versailles. The procedure followed, at Spa was then discussed. It was decided to fix the next meeting of the conference for July 7 at Spa when the German delegates will be asked to participate in the conference.

GERMANS TO ATTEND NEXT CONFERENCE.

BRUSSELS, July 3..

Finally the Conference took up the examination of the official com munication of the Reparations Commission regarding the failure of Germany to fulfil her obligations in respect of the delivery of coal, despite the fact that the demands made on Germany had been less than those provided for by the Treaty.

DISTRAUGHT HIRELAND.

RAIDS A DAILY OCCURRENCE.

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LONDON, June 2 Warning notices signed on behalf of the Irish Republican Army have been received by the Mohill magistrates, demanding their resignation and threatening penalties if they do not comply.

Raids for petrol, arms and ammunition continue to be a daily occurence.

COUNTY CRICKET,

LONDON, July 2. Sussex beat Gloster by an innings and twenty-one funs. Leicester abandoned their match.

GRASPING AT SHADOWS.

LABOUR SHOULD STABILISE PRESENT ACHIEVEMENTS.

LONDON, July 2. The National Federation of Trade Unions meeting at Leamington passed a resolution in favour of a 4-hour week in all industries, in spite the advice of Colonel John Ward (Labour), who urged that it was far better to stabilise the pretent achievements of the Unions than to grasp at

hadows.

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

HONGKONG DAILY

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THE CABINET PROBLEM SOLVED.

PEKING, July 3. The Cabiner problem has been

THE PRINCE.

NOT COMING TO HONGKONG.

In view of the impression generally entertained in the Colony that the Prince of Wales will visit Hongkong after his Australian and Indian tours, the public will be interested to learn that it is not likely that His Royal Highness will call here.

was informed to-day by the Colonial A representative of the China Maii practically solved by the selection of Secretary, the Hon. Mr. A. G.. M. Chor Shu-mu to

R.E, and Mr. Stevenson. Light re- were also made by C.S. M. Woolford, freshments were served and the gathering dispersed shortly after mid- night,

The following was the musical programme:—

PART L

Song (Sentm.), "Mary of Argyle" by

Mr. J. T. Patridge. Song, Selected" by Mr. Mirren,

R.N.

Song, "Selected" by Spr. Fielding,

R.E.

Song (Sentin), "Parted" by Spr.

Etherton, RE

Song (Comic). "Silk Hat Tony" by

Mr. Ward.

Song, "Selected" by Mr. Spettigue.

PART II.

before Mr. R. O. Hatchison, a Japan- At the Magistracy this morning ese member of the crew of the ss.

'Persia Maru" who had ship in Hongkong, was charged with

jumped obtaining food at various Japanese tences, and with failing to register. restaurants and hotels by false pre- himself since his arrival in the Colony.

that between June 30 and July 3, the Sergeant Moss who prosecuted said defendant had lived by fraud. From one Japanese restaurant in town, he obtained credit to the extent of $15. He then transferred his activities to Wanchai where he swindled a restaurant keeper to the extent of $29.50. His next

Song. "Selected" by Mr. Spettigue.victim was the proprietor of the Song (Sentm.), "When the Ebb Tide Tokyo Hotel from whom be

fows" by Mr. Grimes.

obtained credit to the extent of $39. Song (Comic), "I followed her there"

Then he tried his tricks in a Japanese by Cpl. E. HiL RE.

Restaurant in Haiphong Street, Song. "Selected" by Q. M. S. Kowloon, and there obtained credit

Griggs, R.E.

to the extent of $7. He had also Duet, "Selected" by Sgts. Newton taken joy rides in motor cars for

and Woodward, 2 Wilts.. Regt.

which be had not paid. The defen- Song. "Selected" by Mr. J.T.dant bed had a record career of

Partridge.

fraud during the few days he had Song. "Selected" by Mr. Mirren, been in Hongkong. He had lived

R.N.-"God Save The King."

by his wits and "brass cheek."

CITY FIRE INQUEST.

NO SIGNS OF ARBON.

Mr. R. O. Hutchison, on Saturday, conducted an enquiry into the cir which broke out at No:46 Staunton cumstances attending the recent fire Street and completely gutted the premises.

The defendant said this was the first time in his life he had defrauded anyone and asked for a chance.

The Magistrate sentenced him to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

GOODWILL OF THE PRACTICE

OF AN ARCHITECT: hitherto carried on by the late FREDERICK ENDELL ROSSER

at Nos. 38 & 40 Queen's Road, Central, Victoria

in the Colony of Hongkong to be sold in swo lots by PUBLIC AUCTION

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the 12th day of Juif, 1920, at noon

by

Mesars. LAMMERT BROS,"

Auctioneers,

at Nos. 38 & 40, Queen's Road, Central, Lot one coustists of:-

All the right title and interest in the Romer, deceased, Iste of Nos. 38 and 40, goodwill of the late Frederick Endell Queen's Road, Central, Victoria Archi-

tact

Lot two consists of:--

above premises aforesaid.

All the office furniture etc., on the

For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to

G. R. HAYWOOD, No. 10, Des Voear Read Central Solicitor for the Administratrix,

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

tion, TEE Undersigned have received in-

stractions to sell by Public Auc

(POR LOODET.OF CONCERNED)..

ON

THURSDAY,. July 8, 1920, at 230 p.m., at The Hongkong & Kowloon Whest & Godown Coy, Godowa No. 29, Several Bales Cotton,

Several Bales Gannies,

Several Bales Tobacco Leaf".

Sereral Balas Bane Meal -

Several Cases Indigo Anissed,

KC.. More or less damaged by Fire and Water. Terms:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, July 3, 1920.

(FOR LOODUST OF THE CONCERNEŊ),

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FRIDAY,

Jaly 9, 1920, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8 Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street.

Vainable Chinese Porcelains. Caries, SUC.,

&c.

Including a variety of 5-coloured and 3-coloured Vases, Wall Plates, Table Screena, Blue and White Yasss, and GERMAN WANTS TO COME Figures, Vases &e, Kakemonos. Lac Incense Barners, Old Bronze and Fram quered Ware Ivory, Agate and Crystal Ornaments.

BACK

The abore stock recently arrived

out reserve.

Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash

On view day of male.

proceedings in the interest of the who was formerly a member of the from the Ming, Kunghi, Kienlung and

Mr. Leo Longinotto watched the

A German named Block Frederich, from the North and includes piece Mow Lan tea and tobacco shop, and German garrison at Tsingtao and the Sun Woo Tong medicine shop later interned in a prison camp near

Towkwong Periods. both occupying the ground floor of Nagoya during the war, recently

The bulk of which will be sold with- the house in question. The stocks returned to Japan expecting to live of these shops were insured with the there. He tried to land at Kobe, but Sun Insurance Company and the be was without the necessary pass- North China Insurance Company for port and the authorities have ordered $3,000-and-$3,300 respectively."

The manager of the Mow Lan 5rm brought him. He was returned with him to return on the ship that was the first witness called deposed that he was not in the shop and claims that upon arrival his Two new Launches are being balli

He a batch of other German prisoners on the night of the fire. Among the dependants were dead and that he Property destroyed were two boxes concluded to return to Japan to live..

for of clothing belonging to his cousin

the "WALLA-WALLA * which were insured for $1,000.

Beet, Phone No. 3516.

watched the proceedings in the Inspector P. O'Sullivan, who

Chin Yung-pen is retaining only the the Prince would visit Hongkong, as Magistrate that the witness's cousin the Premiership Fletcher, that it was not expected that interests of, the police told the!

was absent from the Colony, but he had engaged a solicitor to watch his interests.

Wer portfolio.

Yesterday, the President submitted Chow Shu-mu's pame to Parliament which will vote on the proposal" on Tuesday.

A mandate accepts Chin Yer- peng's resignation.

Sali Chen-ping is continuing to act as Premier.

CHINA'S RECOGNITION OF THE

SOVIET

PEKING, July 3. The Cabinet has decided to appoint Consul General to Moscow,

H.M.S. "KENT."

SOLD TO CHINESE.

H.M.S. Kent was towed from her anchorage at Yaumati to Kowloon yesterday,

It was learned today that the cruiser is now in the hands of private owners who are understood to be

Chinese.

It is understood that the purchase price was in the region of $99,000.

EWALLA-WALLA!!

Phone No, 3516.

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since the intimation in January last that nothing further had been received

the arrangements submitted preclude the possibility of His Royal Highness visiting Hongkong in connection with his Australian tour."

FOURTH OF JULY.

Continuing his evidence, the wit! Bess said that he did business to the extent of approximately $300 a month, the value of the stock at the time of the fire was $3,000. His personal effects were insured for $700. The next witness, a salesman em- ployed by the Sun Woo Tong firm,

In commemoration of the Fourth of said that at 11 p.m., on Junë 23, he

July, the celebration of which has been officially fixed for to-day, the on investigation, found that a box was awakened by a commotion, and American community of Hongkong is used for drying herbs was ablaze. giving a reception in the Hongkong The box was in the kitchen.-near s Hotel this afternoon, between 4 and lighted drying stove, the fames 6 o'ckck, when local American resi-of which must have dents will be

caught ar. home to their the dry wood of the box containing friends.

the berbs. As the water tap was The reception will be of an in- immediately behind the blaze; it was formal nature, enlivened by a musical impossible for his fohis to obtain: It is anticipated, that water to put out the flames. Witness there will be a large gathering. H.E. reported the outbreak to the Police. the Governor and Lady. Stubbs are

The value of the stock was about expected to honour the function with $2,700. The fixtures and furnitures their presence during the afternoon. of the shop were worth about $500. capable hands of Messrs. O. C. Ritter, of the house on the morning of June The arrangements have been in the when he examined the ground floor Inspector O'Sullivan deposed that. local agent of the China Mail Steam-24, he found no signs of arson ship Co., I. Geare, managing director After several other witnesses had-

programme.

Cameron, scting general manager for to say anything as to the cause of of the Vacuum Oil Co. and D. H. been heard, all of whom were unable the South Chins Standard Oil Ge's the outbreak as they were asleep at interests, assisted by Mesdames the time, Mr. Hutchison made an Cameron and Geare, members of the order for the premises to be released Ladies' reception committee,

by the Police.

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