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FRIDAY, JULY 80, 1820.

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LOSS OF LUEN ON.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE PRESERVATION OF WESTMINSTER ABBTY.

·JUDOMENT FOR DEFENDANTS..

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The marine insurance action arising

out of the loss of the Luen On was [To the Editor of the "China" Mall."} concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. Justice Gompertz,

for the defendants:

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Cathedral has decided to give the collections here on Sunday next, August 1st, for this purpose.

THE CHINA MAH.

TO-DAY'S

CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mall)

PLEBISCITY DISTRICTS. ·

WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS DEFERRED.

SAFEGUARDING HELP TO POLAND.

BOULOGNE, July 28. The Conference confirmed the decision of the Paris Conference of Ambassadors to defer the withdrawal of the the British and Italian troops from the plebiscite districts in Eastern Prussia, and also, instructed Sir H. Tower, the Allied High Commissioner at Danzig, to prevent Allied help to Poland being jeopardized by political acts like the dockers' strike.

EASTERN PEACE.

WILL THE ALLIES REPEAT THEIR MISTAKE?

GERMAN CHANCELLOR CURIOUS,

BERLIN, July 28.

SHOULD AMERICA PARTICIPATE ?

Acting Chief Justice, giving judgment columns some days ago tha the Sir-We learned from your

Herr Simons, in a speech in the Reichstag, emphasised Germany's The Luen On was lost in November Dean and Chapter of Westminster responsibility in participating in the support of Poland. He added that it 1917, while on a voyage to Manila ey have appealed for a sum of would be curious to see whether the, Entente would repeat the Versailles and Yerng Kong Yun, trading as 25,000 for the preservation of the mistake of endeavouring, to solve the Easter Europe question without Wat Teze new claimed from the fabric of the Abbey.

The Church ody of "St. John's Germany. If so, he believed that eastern peace would be more anstable Young Shing Insurance and Invest- ment Co. Ltd., the sum or $20,000,

than the Versailles peace ever could become. onder a marine policy of insurance for that amount dated November 7, 1917, on the Luen Oa subscribed is a matter of interest to all patriotic | W. H. Drummond, instructed citizens of our Empire. I venture to by Mr. C. E. H. Beavis appeared for address you on the subject. The Hos. the plaintiff, and Mr. Eldon Potter Treasurer of this Cathedral (Mr. N. and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by gladly receive any contributions for C. Wilson, the Mercantile Bank will

this purpose from those who are un able to be present here on Sunday. and I will forward them with the collection.-Yours, etc.,

the defendants.

Mr. G. R. Haywood was for the defendants.- -

The defence was that plaintiff was

As the preservation of the Abbey

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not interested in the Luen On and that the vessel was not sea-worthy, at the commencement of the risk. The defendants denied that the vessel. St. John's Cathedral, was insured against perils of the seas. The defendants were liable under the policy only in the event of being sunk during the voyage by running acainst rocks or reefs, or by. typhoon or waves. Defendants denied that the vessel was lost or alternate ly, if she had been inst, denied that her loss was caused by any of the perils insured against. It was also contended that the policy did not .cover this particular voyage, as

H. COPLEY MOYLE.

Hongkong, July 29th, 1920,

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BILLIARDS.

PETTY OFFICERS' MESS.

AN EXCITING GAME,

LONDON, July 28. "At Boulogne yesterday Mr. Millerand proposed the Polish condition as a sine que non de France for the participation in any peace conference. He also intimated that that was not the only condition. It is understood France in their attitude toward the Soviet Mr. Lloyd George agreed to in official circles that it is possible America should unite with Britain and

the condition with regard to Poland, and the conference ended, the appear- ance being given that the two Governments are in complete accord.

REICHSTAG APPROVES SPA AGREEMENT.

The Reichstag approved the Spa agreement overwhelmingly.

SOVIET TRADE MISSION.

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LONDON, July 27.

The Soviet trade mission, including M. Kamenetz and M. Milutin left Moscow on July 26 to join M. Kressin in Stockholm. The mission is expected in London next week.

AMERICAN COAL EXPORT.

WASHINGTON, July 28.

The Inter-State Commerce Commission has temporarily discontinued

CEYLON.

CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES OUTLINED.

On Tuesday evening, at the Petty the export of coal: defendants liability was determined Officers' Mess, there was witnessed when she put back into Hongkong one of the most exciting billiard after starting on a voyage to Manila. matches that has taken place in the His Lordship held" that plaintiff history of the building, as the out had failed to discharge the onus cast come of a challenge put forward by upon him of proving that the vessel Stoker Petty Officer Gillard on his was sunk by one of the perils insured arrival on the China Station, which against.

was quickly accepted by Petty Officer Baker, of H. M. S. "Tamar," late H. M. S. Cadmus." The game was 150 up level ard the enthusiasm of the onlookers bore testimony to the excitement of the contest. Throughout the game P.

ALLEGED THREATS.

TWO MEN CHARGED.

HEAVY BAIL FINED.

Mr. E. Davidson appeared before Magistrate Hutchison this morning to defend two Chinese charged with demanding money by threats and applied for a remand and bail.

Inspector Willis. who prosecuted, said that seven or eight men, of whom the defendants were two, went to a brothel in Yutfo Street, West Point, yesterday and demand. į ed $20 from one of the inmates, threatening to do her, barm the money was not forthcoming. She i told them that she did not have any money in the house at the time, and asked them to call later. When they

O. Baker's confidence and skill were predomitant

POPULAR ELECTION EXTENDED.

SCESTANTIAL MAJORITY FOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.

Laser, July 26.

In the House of Commons, replying to Col. I. C. Wedgwood, Colonel

At times however, Amery outlined the changes in the constitution of Ceylon giving a large

the challenger proved that he was a measure of popular control over the administration, which Lord Milnes had player not to be despised and hugged: his opponent to a dramatic finish, decided to recommend to the King,

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leaving Petty Officer Baker the He said that it was proposed to alter the constitution of the Legislative winner by the narrow margin of one. Council by considerably extending the principle of popular election of Stoker Petty Officer Gillard was members and giving unofficial members a substantial majority over the most solid in pocketing, but the official vote. Excluding the Governor, who would preside, the reformed display of nursery cannons of Pettycouncil Officer Baker was a source of delight

would consist of 37 members comprising 14 official, to the billiard enthusiasts present.

and 23 unofficial.

Sixteer, and subsequently 19. officials would be elected of whom two would represent the Europeans and one the Burghers. In order to prevent deadlocks in essential matters, the Governor would be empowered to declare the passing of any measure of paramount importance, whereupon the measure may be carried by the votes of the official members. The Governor would also be empowered to prevent proceedings in Council with regard to any measure

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NARROW ESCAPE.

WALLS CRASH DOWN.

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removal

FRENCH IN SYRIA.

GENERAL GOURAUD'S CONDITIONS ACCEPTED.

PARIS, July 28.

POLICE SERVANT'S THEFT.

$180 TO BUY, MEDICINE FOR

DYING FATHER.”

Sergeant Moss, of the Water Police, this morning charged a cook boy employed on board Police Launch No. 4, with the theft of $200, the property of Lance Sergeant Butcher. The defendant pleaded guilty to stealing $160.

The Sergeant accepted the plea, and said that at 3.30 p.m., or the Wednesday, when Lance his Sergeant Butcher - went to cabin to chauve in order to go ashore, he found his hat box broken open and the $200 missing. When he asked the defen dant if he knew anything about it be denied all knowledge of it. Yes- terday, as the result of certain infor- mation received, a constable was sent to a house in Samshuipo, and there a friend of the defendant's handed $160 to the constable with ani intimation that the defendant had j geant said that the money had passed given it to him to keep... The Ser the hands of no fewer than three persons before it was recovered.

Replying to the Magistrate, the Sergeant said that the defendant, who had been employed as cook bay by various police officers for the last six years, had hitherto barne a good. character.

the defendant said that his father Asked why he stole the money, was very il in the country and on the verge of death. He took the money to buy medicine.

The Magistrate passed sentence of six weeks' hard labour.

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Hongkong, July 37, 1920.

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NIPPON YUSIN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From EUROPE and STRAITS.

THE Company's Steamship having arrived from the above Parts,

"KAGA MARU,"

Consigness of Cargo are hereby. Informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HossSCONO AND KOWLOON WHINY AND Gobowy Co.'s

Godown at Kowloon, where each consign-

delivery can be obtainxi sa soon as the Goods are landed

Options! Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.

Goods not diested by August 6, 1920, will be subject to rent.

returned that evening, the woman A couple of firemen had very affecting the safety and tranquility of Ceylon. Three unofficial members.ment will be sorted out mark by mark and blew a police whistle, and the men narrow escapes yesterday. They on the Executive Council would be appointed. took to their heels. A couple of con- were supervising the 'stables gave chase and arrested the' of debris in the building in Des Vœux two defendante The Inspector said Road Central which was completely he had no objection to a remand, but gutted by fire on Tuesday when they he would have to ask for bail to be noticed that the walls looked very fixed in the sum of $200 each.

unsafe. They had no sooner left the Mr. Davidson said that the sum building than the walls crashed down, involved was only $20, and he bringing with them portions of the thought hit to demand a bail of walls of the adjoining houses." $200 was extraordint.y..

After the accident, the F.W.D., The Magistrate said that having were busy shoring up the front and regard to the locality where the back walls of the building in order offence was alleged to have been to prevent their collapse also. committed, he thought the bail was quite fair. The case would be re- manded until Thursday next.

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YAGABOND'S, "HARD" FATE.

A Chinese who was found by the police loitering about Des Vœux Road West about 3 a.m. indignarly pro- tested to Magistrate Hutchison that he was not a rogue and a vagabond. He

A message from Beirut states that the French occupied Aleppo on July 23 and entered Damascus on July 25. A New Sherifian government has been formed and has accepted General Gouraud's conditions, including immédiate disarmament and the deposition of Emir Feisul, who has been asked to leave the country.

Godowns for examination by the Coneguee's Damaged packages must be left in the and the Co.'s representatives at an appoint hour on TUESDAY and FRIDAY.

All claima

wust be presented within tea days of the steamer's arrival THE FRENCH TERMS.

hope, after which date they cannot be General Gouraud's conditions include the payment of 10,000,000 zzed. No claims will be admitted francs as reparation for the damage caused by guerilla warfare, the Syrian

after the goods have left the Godown. army to be reduced and transformed into a police force, war material to be

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,

Agents. handed over to the French, and the principal guilty ones to be tried by military tribunals.

Hongkong, July 30, 1990.

*KING HEDJAZ'S PROTEST.

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COAL REPARATIONS.

LONDON, July 28.

King Hedjaz has recalled his representative at the peace conference in aid that he might be poor, but he Paris owing to French action in Syria against which the King protested to Io the Theatre Royal last night was neither a rogue nor a vagabond. the League of Nations. the Leyland Hodgson Company con- He earned his living as a coolie, and siderably enhanced its reputation by slept in the streets. He was on his the entertaining manner in which it way to a latrine when he was arrest- presented "Rosebud," a comedy in red. which the individual, no less than he said in conclusion, I was once a I was not always so wretched." the concerted, efforts of the company dealer in firewood. Fate was against to amuse the audience. were highlyį me, and I lost several hundreds of successful.

dollars by fire. That caused my down- The best, piece in the Company's repertoire has been reserved for the

fall." final performance to-night, when. The Magistrate passed sentence of

"Persians," a "delightful comedy, two weeks' hard labour,

with beautiful scenery and brimful

of humour, will be presented. But

small idea of the excellence of this

BIG PAYMENT IN TREASURY BONDS,

PARIS, July 28.

The Boulogne Conference has decided that the Reparations Commission should be instructed to ensure the execution of the Spa agreement relative to coal. Germany is handing over on September 1 to the Commission treasury bonds to the value of 60,000,000 marks in gold falling due on May 1, 1921 with interest of six per cent. French circles are very satisfied

The Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton, with the results of the conference which was considered to correspond

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laurhable piece was given in the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, with French wishes. brie outline of the plot published in, warned New York recently that yesterday's China Mail, as the success theatrical producers are planning to of the comedy is greatly enhanced, bring to the city a Paris production in not caly by the laughable contre which nude women appear. All sen- temps which, frequently arise, but sible men are against extravagance, also by the merit of individual con- but is not this carrying economy too. tributions,

far?

TURKISH NATIONALIST COMMANDER-CAPTURED.

ATHENS, July 28,"

It is reported that Jalertayar; the Turkish Nationalist commatider in Thrace, has been captured

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