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No. 18,017.

The China Mail.

July 1, 1920, Temperature 31..

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BUSINESS NOTICES

ABLISHED

Rainfall 0.17 inch

Bumidity 55.

July 31, 1919, Temperature 54.

統一卅3七年十二∂几千一点 HONGKONG," SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1920. 日六十月六申庚文去年九國華中

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Special 1.

Children's Straw Hats 25cts. each.

Special 2.

Children's Helmets 90cts. each.

Special 3.

Fancy Voile 30cts, a yard.

Special 4. Curtain Cloth 25cts.

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TO-DAY'S CABLES.

THE DOLLAR,"

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Today's opening rate 4.0

(Reuter's Service to the China MG"}

• THE TYPHOON.

HONGKONG'S GARRISON

QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

VERY SMALL INDEED,”

LONDON, July 23.

in the House of Commons, replying to Lient-Colonel A Murray. Mr. Winston Churchill stated that the number of British white troops in North China was 6 officers and 150 men, and in South China 91 officers and 974

men.

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Colonel John Ward: Does that meat that the garrison in Hongkong numbers approximately what it did before the war and in view of the possible breaking of the Anglo-Japanese agreement is not 900 British troops for the protection of the whole of our interests in those regions a very small number?

THE HARBOUR CLEARED,

A WET WEEKEND.

The Boisting of the black signal yesterday signifying that a gale might be expected from the east, combined with the increasing velocity of the wind, caused Kowloon folk to Scurry homewards. The red flag stop running at any minute confirmed indicating that the ferries might, the impression that the Colony was

in for a blow."

By five o'clock the harbour was craft, while most of the larger vessels cleared of 'junks and small had sought shelter in Kowloon Bay. The ferries had furled their awnings in anticipation of a rough journey Mr. Churchill: Yes, it is very small indeed, but the position of our in severe gusts throughout the night, across. The wind continued to blow troops must be considered in relation to the general arrangement of naval but Kowloonites got no holiday, as defence and the general strategic position of the world. The troops are the ferries were running this mom- discharging the same duties as before the war and the garrison of Hong-ng the sea being comparatively

calm. kong must be maintained.

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO CO.

DEFAMATORY CHARGES UTTERLY REFUTED.

WILD AND UNTRUTEFUL.

LONDON, July 28.

At the half yearly, meeting of the British North Borneo Company, Sir West Ridgeway, the President, declared that the allegations of the Anti į Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society made on June 15 were wild and untrathful statements made by discontented ex-employes of the company He strongly criticised the action of the Society in propagating defamatory charges without apparently examining the antecedents of their informants. He emphasised that a number of distinguished authorities had favourably reported upon the Company's administration and the exhaustive enquiries be and Lord Elphinston had made utterly refuted those charges (Cheers).

IMPORTED BUTTER.

FOOD MINISTRY THE SOLE PURCH

LONDON, July 29,

The Food Ministry estimates state that the total imported butter available on March 31, 1921 will not exceed 90,000 tons. The Food Ministry continues to be the sole purchaser of imports opened although a free market might bring more supplies. The price will be increased to 43.50

HUGE FIGURES.

SALE OF SURPLUS GOVERNMENT STORES.

LONDON, July 29.

In a white paper, the Minister of Munitions states that sales of surplus | Government stores and raw materials on trading accounts since the armis. tice to June 30 total £504,000,000 including £251,000,000 icz stores, and £253,000,000 for raw materials. Very large stocia of surplus-stores still to be disposed of are estimated to produce £300,000,000.

CRUSHING TIRES.

SOVIETS REPORTED OFFER TO POLAND.

TOO PREPOSTEROUS TO BELIEVE.

LONDON, July 29.

In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cail with regard

to the crushing terms which the Soviet is said to have submitted to Poland, Mr. Lloyd George said that he could not believe that such preposterous terms would be suggested.

THE BRITISH REPLY.

LONDON, July 29.

The black signal is still up, but general opinion seems to be that the typhoon has missed us. The prospect of a wet weekend must be borne with resignation.

OPIUM AGAIN.

JAPANESE FINED $1,000.

OR THREE MONTHS' 'FARD,

Revenue Officer Kelly, of the charged a Japanese before Magistrate Monopoly Department, this morning Hutchison, with the unlawful possession of 294 at the Magistracy, taels of raw nan Government opium.

The Officer said that the defendant's luggage was searched as he was leaving the "Kaga Maru" yesterday. When the searchers came to the leather. bag produced, the defendant was asked for the key, but refused to pro- duce it. He (the Officer) then broke the lock, and inside the bag found two large tins containing the drug.

The defendant said that the bag was given him by a Japanese friend at Marseilles to deliver to another friend here. He was told on no ac- Count to open the bag.

work the defendant did.

The Magistrate enquired what

The Officer said that defer.dant was a member of the crew of a ship' which had been sold in Europe. He was returning to his home on the "Kaga Maru."

The Magistrate passed a fine of $1,000, or in default, three, months' imprisonment with hard Labour.

The drug was confiscated.

AMERICAN SHIPPING.

WHAT BRITAIN AND JAPAN

CAN DO..

·COMMAND OF THE PACIFIC.

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La a Japanese paper a shipping man is quoted as saying: "In order to drive American ships from the Pacific, Japan and Great Britain may agree not to admit American vessels to Hongkong, Singapore. Calcutta, Colombo, Bombay, Kobe, Yokohama and other important ports

If such measures are taken Ameri can ships will find themselves in a whether or not Great Britain will | difficul. position, but it is doubtful

agree to such a proposal,

On the other hand, we cannot ez pect much, from the present Gover ment of Japan, when consideration

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Asquith with regard to the is given to the policy which it has so Boulogne Conference, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised that the Allies were far followed. completely agreed with regard to the British reply to Tchitcherin's telegram fuence Great Britain even if this en- It is necessary that we should in- of July 24. He proceeded to read a reply which stated that the British tail some sacrifices on our part." Government was assuming that the Russo-Polish armistice was about to be concluded, and proposed that the Allies should participate in a conference in London at which the Soviet would also be represented. It urged that no doubt should be left with regard to the object of the meeting of powers which would be summoned to attend and the essential subjects of discussion. It also pointed out that the two last telegrams of the Soviet leave some doubt in this connection.

and

ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS.

DEFINING THE

IMPOSSIBLE.

The ability of a man to make a fortune by financial, operations al though certified Insane is not so surprising as it appears, says the The British Government considers that if the Allies are to meet the Morning Post. Alienists have long Soviet delegates with any chance of success the delegates from Poland concurrently with lack of mental noted that great capacity can exist other border states concerned must also be present Balance: Once again it is a case of It is essential that the object of the conference must be great wit to madness is allied, and to re-establish peace in Europe and in the first place between us with a workhouse Inmate. it recalls the test of zome Welsh Poland and Russia on conditions securing the independence of Poland and He was asked to define the word the legitimate interests of both countries. The conference should also impossible. He replied promptly: states which have pot vet elgoed Bétaités

with Rusia,~~~After the “gewith a telegraph pole". Bettlement of these question the conference will settle disputes between the Soviet and the Allies and the re-establishment of norinal relations between

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