1920-08-04 — Page 5

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST

1920.

00:

GAMER ADDRESS

"MERCURY" NANGKONG,

GODAS-DRED-

ABC. AT KNITTON WESTERN UNIT BESTLXY**

P. JOCKE

\MERCURY MOTOR CAR

TELEMONKE

GENERAL OFFICE

"NTAIN" KEANER" S

Spor BOOK

» 59-51 Des Voeux Road Central, BoLWAY HOL

HONGKONG.

1315

BRANTE

WEST PLANT EXAMEN 2845N WORK SHOP

NEW

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

IRISH OUTRAGES.

DUE TO RESENTMENT OF, GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS?

AN INSULT TO IRELAND."

LONDON, August 2.

In the House of Commons, Mr. A. MacAllum Scott suggested that in view of the murders in Ireland the Government should reconsider its deci sion to postpone the Home Rule Bill till after the autumn holiday.

Mr. Lloyd George declared that the carying of the Bi" before the adjournment would not immediately end the outrages in Ireland,

Mr. Devlin affirmed that the outrages were largely due to resentment of the Government's proposals.

Mr. Lloyd George replied that if he thought so he would regard the Irish situation as more desperate than ever. An impossible situation would be created if the fact that the Government was doing its best to satisfy the legitimate demands of Ireland were made da excuse for murder and outrage.

Mr. Devlin declared that the proposals were regarded in Ireland as an insuli..

Mr. Lloyd George replied that he could hope any measure carried by any British House of Commons would meet the unreasonable demands which the bulk of the Irish people whom Mr. Devlin did not represent were

making.

MODERATES TERRORISED.

Mr. Devlin declared that the Government's policy was driving the moderates in Ireland into the camp of the extremists.

Mr. Lloyd George emphasised that the Government had done their best according to their view of what was right and fair for both parties. People in the British Isles were not agreed that the moderates in Ireland had anything to do with the outrages which he firmly believed were the work of a very small minority. The moderates were so terrorised that they dared not express their views, but recently there had been signs that the moderate opinion had begun to assert itself. The latest instance was the very fearless verdict of wilful murder in the case of Police Commissioner Brooke.

Sir Hamar Greenwood formally presented the Restoration of Order in Ireland Bill which passed the first reading without discussion. The text will be issued on August 3.

Mr. Bonar Law stated that a guillotine motion would be proposed in respect of the Bill on August 5.

OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF AN AMBUSH.

LONDON, Aug, 3. 'An cficial account of the attack on the patrol st Brufee on July 28 says that a patrol of eight men was ambushed by fifty. A private was seriously wounded at the first volley and lay in the road when two or three of the assailants used the wounded "man's body as a rifle rest and took cover behind it. Their fire could not be returned, but after. half an hour's fight the assailants were driven back. His comrades then dragged the wounded man to a cattage which the raiders sunrounded and poured in a heavy fire until the arrival of reinforcements. One assail ant was found mortally wounded."

CARDINAL CONDEMNS ACTS OF VIOLENCE.

in connection with the preparations for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 Cardinal Logue has written a letter which is to be read in all Roman Catholic Churches in Dunndaly in which, after condemning the acts of violence, he forbids anyone subject to his jurisdiction participating in political meetings or processions on Assumption Day, as is usual.

TEXT OF THE BILL VERY BRIEF.

1 LONDON August 3. The text was issued 10-day of the Restoration of Order in Ireland Bill. It consists of only two clauses which state that as the or- dinary law is inadequate for the prevention and punishment of crime and the maintenance of crder in Ireland, powers are granted for the extension to Ireland of the provisions of the Defence of the Realm Act as regards trial by court martial. Crimes so tried shall be punishable with the punishment thereto assigned by statute or common law, but, it is provided that when a person is charged with a crime punishable by death the court martial shall include one person, not necessarily an officer, nominated by the Lord Lieutenant, such person being certified by the Lord Chancelier of Ireland or the Lord Chief Justice of England as possessing legal knowledge and experience.

CABINET CONSIDERS NEW CRIMES BILL.

LONDON, Aug. 2.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S.

CABLES.

(Rede.'s Scrvice to the China Mail)

BITTIE FRENCH COMMEENTE.

NECESSITY FOR ALLIED UNITY.

it

COMMON POLICY REQUIRED.

BASE INGRATITUDE.

ROBBED HIS FRIEND.

A MIDNIGHT THEFT.

A Chinese was this morning charged before Magistrate Smith with the theft of a box containing cloth- |ing, money, and jewellery to the total value of $123, from No. 74, Winglok Street, the property of a friend.

The police said that the defendant had been only two days in the Colony and had been housed and fed by his

LONDON, August -2. The French Press is bitterly commenting on the Spa decision with regard to coal which is regarded by France as a concession to Germany friend. He abused the other's hos secured by Mr. Lloyd George at the expense of France. In this connection(pitality and trust by robbing him. the Times emphasises the necessity for Allied unity in view of the Last night the complainant, the critical European situation. It urges the British and French Governments defendant, and a cook went to definitely to settle clearly and declare a common policy in order to sleep as usual in a rear cubicle. In the middle of the night the cook was prevent serious misunderstandings.

awakened by the sound of someone moving a box. He called out Who

BRITISH REPLY TO FRENCH CRITICISM.

||

LONDON, August 2. The House of Commons has approved of a supply vote towards the £5,000,000 advanced in respect of German coal deliveries in order to secure regular deliveries to France. It was pointed out that the vote would not necessitate fresh borrowing as it would be supplied from actual receipts under the reparation clauses of the Peace Treaty.

Sir Worthington Evans stated that an arrangement for the advances was being made in order to provide the miners with adequate food. Replying to French criticism he showed the benefits accruing to France while Britain was not receiving a single ton, but was getting equitable consideration in other directions under the agreement made at Spa.

Mr. Lloyd George emphasised the necessity of the advances and said the British representatives reported that the people were not receiving within sixty or seventy per cent. of the food they enjoyed before the war.

BREEZE IN THE COMMONS.

WINSTON CHURCHILL AGAIN THE OFFENDER.

THE PREMIER HECKLED.

LONDON, August 2. There was a slight breeze in the House of Commons this afternoon when various members heckled Mr. Lloyd George regarding a recent article | in the Evening News, by Mr. Winston Churchill, which had been interpreted as suggesting that Germany's military assistance should be invoked against the Bolsheviks.

Replying to Sir D. McLean, who asked if the article was an expression of the agreed policy of the Government, the Premier said that he did not think the article was so much an expression of polley as a hankering. (Laughter).

Sir D. Mclean: Does the Prime Minister approve of this hankering on the part of one of his colleagues on matters of vital European politics.

Mr. Lloyd George: I really cannot control my colleague's desires. (Cries of "Oh!" and "You can get rid of him").

In response to further questions, Mr. Lloyd Gedge said that he did not think the article contained any declaration which was inconsistent with the policy of the Goverment.

THE AMERICA CUP.

NOVA SCOTIA ENTERS CHALLENGE FOR 1922.

YACHT TO COST MILLION DOLLARS.

MONTREAL, August, 2.

Mr. A. G. Ross, an ex-member of Parliament, has sent a challenge to the New York Yacht Club on behalf of the Nova Scotia Yacht Club to race for the America Cup in 1922 If the challenge is accepted it is proposed that the boat should be designed by a Britisher and built ja Canada. It the Maple Leaf" and the cost is estimated at over $1,000,000, which should be manned by Nova Scotia fishermen. The yacht would be named would be raised by popular subscription.

QUESTION OF FUNDS.

HALIFAX, August 3. With regard to Mr. Ross's challenge for the America Cup in 1922, & representative of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron declare that the ticability of raising sufficient funds by popular subscription in Canada. It squadron is willing to co-operate with Mr. Ross but he doubted the prac. was estimated that the Ross project would cost nearer two than one million Collars. Yachting circles consider the challenge should be financed by an individual

:

COUNTY CRICKET.

LONDON, August 2.

Middlesex beat Sussex by an innings and 123 runs.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO-MORROW EVENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 5th.

at 5.30 p.m.

AT SI. ANDREW'S HALL,

REVUE

CONCERT

PY

D. F. AMELIAS CO.

SEATS NUMBERED

The Cabinet this morning considered Ireland, especially the details of Plan at MOUTRIES. Prices: Adults $1; Men in Uniform and Children $1. the new crimes bill, which will be introduced in the House of Commons on August 5.

GRIEKS OCCURT ALL THRACZ..

KIRKILISSE, August 3.

The Greeks have occupied all Thrace as far as the Tchatalja line.

AIRMAN ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA.

PORT DARWIN, August. 2.

The Australian airman Lieutenant Parer arrived, thus completing the fight from England which he began in January.

NEW EPOCH IN JOURNALISM.

KING'S MESSAGE TO IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.

LONDON, Aug. 31" The King has telegraphed as follows from the yacht Victoria Albert" to Lord Athelstan at Montreal The Imperial Press Conference which is gathering representatives from all parts of the British Empire marks a fresh epoch in the history of journalism. May your joint efforts be crowned by Success Hunt way they, by securing the frasion of Press, and in the forma tion of a well instructed public ozinion and promote all that tends to the advancement of civilisation and of the well being of the moral, sociali. ¿ gnaterial world.

INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS

of

MABEL NORMAND

in her latest

GOLDWYS COMEDY

"THE VENUS MODEL

THE CORONET

FOR THREE NIGHTS MORE ONLY!

DON'T MISS IT

|

is there?" and the defendant replied that it was all right: He explained that he had been the lavatory, and on his return had stumbled into the box in the dark. The defendant re- turned to his bed, and the cook again went to sleep. In the morning the complainant missed his box. He questioned the cook,, and the latter. told him what had happened during the night. A search of the house was made, but the defendant was co | where to be found. In the back yard. The complainant found his box. It had been broken open and was empty. The back-door was open. The defendant was not seen again until that evening when the com plainant met him in Chinatown. When he taxed defendant with the theft the latter made a "clean breast”. of it. He rendered the complainant every assistance is the recovery of the missing clothing and jewellery from various pawnshops. The de- fendant also returned a part of the stolen money saying that he had spent the balance.

After the complainant and his cook had given evidence, the Magi- trate convicted the defendant and passed sentence of one month's im- prisonment with hard labour.

LOCAL IND GENERAL

Six men, four of whom are Independent Socialists, have been ntenced by the Boan Court to two years' imprisonment for painting the statue of Kaiser Wiheim L. red.

Osaka and neighbourhood once had 74 shipbuilding yards, but just over a dozen were working at the end of June There were 22 ships 44,090 tons, against 47 ships, repre under construction, representing seating 94.955 tons, at the end of June last year.

The 25 per cent discount from the regular rates heretofore enjoyed by guests who had been living in the Manila Hotel prior to November 1, 1919, has beer. discontinued since August 1, from which day all per

same flat rate, that is, ten per cent manent guests will be charged the less than the regular hotel rates.

་

As the liner left the wharf at New York the free and enlightened American citizen heaved a sigh of relief. "I guess I'll have a highball," he said to the Steward. "I guess not, sir," replied the affable Steward, "not yet." "Why not?" said the USA man, this is a British ship. isn't it?" Yes, sir." "Then why can't I have a drink?" "We have not yet passed the Statue of Liberty, sir," replied the Steward with uncon- scious irony.

Mr. G. Wyman Abbott, a solicitor of Peterborough, and an antiquary, has unearthed in the district a skele ton of the Neolithic or Bronze.Age. The date has been placed at least 2,000 B.C., but is thought more pro- bably to be- nezṛer 3,000 BC. The body was found in a crouching posi tion, with the head to the north and feet to the east, while the hands were pressed against the chin. No relics were found with the skeleton, which, from all appearances, is that of a female; 25 to 30 years of age.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

DURING the temporary ABSENCE of the undersigned on leave, or until further notice, the Hongkong Agency of the Casa Ma-8. 6. Co.. Lr, will be in charge of Ma, C.T. SURRIDGE, effective August 4th.

O. H. RITTER,

Agent

Hongkong, August 4, 1990.

LOST.

CITRAYED, from No. 8. Cox's Road,

Kowloon, FOX TERRIER PURY four months old: Black, markings on bead, and black spot on back. Answers to SPOD. Reward if necessary, co returning to abore address,

Four New Launches are under: con- struction for the VALLA WALLA Fire

NOTICES:

Lane, Crawford & Co.

JUST ARRIVED

A LARGE SELECTION OF

GOLF HOSE

IN SHADES OF FAWN, DARK AND MEDIUM GRETS

LOVAT and HEATHER MIXTURES

LIGHT WEIGHT.

ALSO

A SMART BROGUE

4

SUITABLE

`SHOE

FOR GOLFING OR WALKING.

IN FULL SIZES AND HALF SIZES.

COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA

THE SUPREME

INSTRUMENT MUSIC

OF

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD. (THE COLUMBIA SHOP)

ROUND THE ISLAND OF HONGKONG.

BY

THE BEST & MOST COMFORTABLE MOTOR CARS

AT

THE SPECIAL REDUCTION PRICES:- HUDSON or CHANDLER, 7-passenger Motor Car $19.50 OAKLAND,

Phone 2499.

S--passenger Motor Car $9.00

BREEZY GARAGE,

161, Des Voeux Road, Central,

(next to Sincere Co., Ld)

PEPSODENT

TOOTH PASTE -

FRESH STOCK JUST ARRIVED. COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

14, Queen's Boad Central,

Telephone No. 1877.

"ROYAL TONIC"

and Digestive Bitters.

Refreshing & invigorating Drink and an Excellent Liqueur.

During the extreme heat of the Summer, its use has a most remarkable effect, producing buoyancy of spirits and energy.

GANDE PRICE & CO. LTD.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT

QUEENS KGAD, CEN KAT.

HONGKONG