WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1921.
GABLE ANDREW
OGETHER
ALBA, 138 EDITOR,
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SPORT.
SHOOTING,
"TITANIÄ" «. D. COY. WILTS.
the
H.M.S. "Titania"
HMS. TITANIA.”
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REPARATIONS CONFERENCE. "
WHAT THE GERMAN COUNTER PROPOSALS MEAN.
"LUDICROUSLY INADEQUATE."
LONDON, March 1: Mr. Lloyd George opened the conference by announcing that the Allies had decided to conside: (1) reparations and (2) disarmament. Herr von Simons then spoke, the conference adjourning after two hours. The Germans left first, Herr von Simon looking pale and troubled. The Allies met at Downing Street in the afternoon.
VON SIMONS' STATEMENT. I
LONDON, March 1.
in the reconstruction of the devastated areas. The German Government participation in Germany's economic improvement which the Allies sought
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
SATURDAY BANKING HOURS.
Bgreement between the Exchange Banks, SATURDAY BANKING HOURS in Hongkong, beginning on SATURDAY, the 5th March, 1021, will be as follows
From 9.30 to 12 NOON only. For all Banking Business. Hongkong, March 1, 1921.
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE DINNER.
Tis proposed to hold the above at BOAT RACE DAY, March 30th. Members of the two Universities who wish to attend, are naked to and their names with colleges and dates, to CAPTAIN WARNER, GOVERNMEST HOTEL.
Hongkang, Harch 3, 1821.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the ORDINARY YEARLY
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the URDAY, 19th March, 1921, at Noos, Company's Hotel, Hongkong, on SAT-
Mr. Blackford...44 42 39 105 don born of confidence. Chow showed considered these proposals fully covered the principle of giving the Allies for the purpose of receiving the Report
......... 43 40 39
Scutt Tapley..
to secure by a tax on German exports.
"PARIS PROPOSALS IMPRACTICABLE”.
The German counter proposals were presented by Herr von Simons Play began yesterday in the who said that after deducting the reparation already paid from the 50 various events of the open and Club milliards of gold marks which was the capitalised value of the Paris' tennis tournaments at the Hongkong annuities, 30 milliards remained which should be raised by international The following are the scores of Exicket Club. There was only one loans. Germany would first issue a loan of eight milliards to be offered a match shot off between IIMS match in the open doubles, when
Titania" and Wilts "D" Coy at Sidney Ng and Y. Chow played for subscription at low interest in all international markets and exempt
Range Stonecutters
on Work Po Keung and V. Yvanovitch from taxes in all the issuing countries, Germany guaranteeing service and February 11 resulting in a win for This event resolved itself into a redemption. Furthermore, Germany would in the next five years pay a practice match for the second pak. annuity of a milliard of gold marks. Germany was also ready to cooperate for they completely outclassed their 200 500 600 Pts. opponents and played with the aban- 122 flashes of brilliancy, but his partner 'couldn't hit a thing." Both Wang 41 41 38 120 37 40.35 112 and Yvanovitch are seen at their best 39 33 35 107 in a match of this sort, and Wong's
Herr von Simons, in a statement to the conference, declared at the out- 32 35 38 105 lightning drives, seldom to be seen. 34 34 34 102 when his opponents are more dan set that the Paris proposals were impracticable economically and financially.
94gerous, showed what a sterling player
he might become if he would not Germany was prepared to go to the limit of her possibilities in the event 887 indulge in an excess of safety play of her economic improvement. Any lesser deduction than 20 milliards, which in his harder matches. The losers was Germany's estimate of the reparations already paid, would necessitate got two games only in the three seis, payment exceeding anything that could be reasonably expected of her and those, though they fought hard, economic improvement. He suggested the appointment of a mixed com Pis were due in a considerable measure!
82 to the temporary lapses of the win- mission of experts to ascertain the exact value of the reparations paid; Since 111 ners. Sccre 6-1, 6-0, 6-1.
it was impossible to raise the total payable after foregoing deduction by a 101
Wong and Yvanovitch, I under single international loan, Germany would begin the financing part by 92 stand, succeeded în beating every 89 pair opposed to them in the trial issuing eight milliards, the redemption of which would begin after five years. 65 matches for the selection of the Hong with one per cent rising to 1 per cent annually, Germany guaranteeeing 81 koog team in the late Interport the holders and the security necessary for service of the loan. 75 matches, and should go very farin this tournament. They combine
Barker Peakett Edmonds Sigsworth Taylor.....
32 31 31
Total.....
WILTS "D" Cor.
200 500 600 Mr. Chrescly... 31 24 27 Smith 36 40 35 ...38 37 25 Halloway Die ------ 30 36 25 Mayne 36 32 21 R.C. Smith... 35 37 22 Timworth 31 26 Hodges... 30
Total
"HAWKINS" Y. "ALACRITY."
match shot off
between HMS.
at the Stonecutters
Range
(
INTERNATIONAL LOAN PROPOSED.
should carry
at the Board of Directors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1920.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 12th March, to SATUR DAY, 19th March, 1921, (both days
transfer of shares can be registered. inclusive) during which period 10 By Order of the Board of Directora,
J. H. TAGGART,
Manager.
Hongkong, March Z. 1991;
PUBLIC AUCTION:
THE Undersigned have received in-
stractions to sell by Public Acc
tion
FRIDAY, Marah 4, 1991. commencing at Il am.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCREMED), 7 Bales Tanned Hides.
(all more or less damaged by
sea-water), Term-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers.
716 very well, and the difference of their Germany's payment of five annuities would be covered by deliveries in styles is an asset to them as kind based on free intercourse of German and Allied industries. The value doubles pair.
The semi-finalists in the Doubles of Germany's work in reconstructing devastation should be reckoned The following is the result of a event should beg Sze Kwong against the annuities. The amount of Germany's reparation debt at Hon Shan Godown, Kennedy Town, "Hawkins" and HMS. "Alacrity »] and M. P. Choa v. Wong Pa Keung not immediately covered by an international loan
and V. Yvanovitch in the top bracket, Eve per cent. interest against which interest the five anzuities should be GS. Rumjaha and O. Rumjahn v. E. 26th February, resulting in a win Abraham and J. Stalker in the reckoned to May 1. 1926. The amount of interest remaining uncovered. for H.M.S." Hawkins. The scenes other.
should be added to the capital account on May 1, 1926 without calculating were as follows ----
In the Open Singles it is impossible the compound interest. All further provision for financing the remaining to make any forecast until the players have been, seen in action, except that reparation debt of Germany should be reserved for future arrangements, Mr. Charlesworth 38 41 39 118 if Ng Sze Kwong can repeat his last especially as regards redemption, which would not begin before May 1, Horton 40 40 34 114 year's match with M. W. Lo he 1926. Additional instalments would be financed by means of international Trowbridge... 33 41 35 109 should find not much difficulty later.loans. Bishop 35 36 35 106 But he has not played much ksince the Nogs............ 34 36 31 101 Interport. Chapman. 33 32 34 Dames
HMS. "HAWKINS.”
200 500 600 Pts.
35
Miller
33. 30 23
Total
H.M.S.
99
This afternoon at 430 pm. H.
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS OF OCCUPATION,
The conditions of Article 431 of the Treaty of Versailles, namely the
98 Krebs and E. E. Brown play Kg Sze withdrawal of the troops of occupation should operate when the payments 86 Kwong and M. P. Choa. This match defined in the foregoing two sections were made,
payments will be interesting in that it will be
"ALACRITY."
200 500 600 Pts. Mr. Hewlett. 44 46 30 129 Seymour.... 41 32 36 109 Walkey.......43 36 22 101 JAY 31 29 100
Kale ....
Jervis
K.C.C. GOLF.
Au
831 possible to compare their form with to be made by Germany under parts 8 and 9 of the Treaty of Versailles, namely that of Wong and Yvanovitch, their the reparations and financial clauses, shall be considered made, aiss delivery probable opponents in
the Sem of the proceeds from destroyed war materials and Germany's obligation to Final." A PLAYER".
submit to liquidation and the retention of German private property in Allied countries Herr von Simons concluded in offering the foregoing proposals: It is, understand that the plebiscite in Upper Silesia will decide ic favour of Germany and Upper Silesia will remain German. Also the com- merce of the world will be freed from existing impediments and economic freedoin and quality of rights will be established throughout.
COUNTER PROPOSALS SUMMARISED.
A 36 23 99 20 23
Steaner. Sücox.... Semard.... 25 33 19
Totai...
"HAWKINS" v. "CURLEW,"
H.MS. "Curlew" as follows:-
81
Ad
MEAD SEIELD.
tax.
LONDON, March 1.
M. Briand, expressed the opicion
that
Hongkong, March 2, 1991.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From EUROPE and STRAITS
THE THE Company's Steamship
"KITANO MARU,” having arrived from the above Porta, Coignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being handed and placed at their risk in the Hongxing AND KawLOON WEARY AND GODOWE Co.'s Godowns at Kowloon, where each consign. ent will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained sa soon as the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY,
Goods not cleared by the 9th March, 1991, vil be subject to rent
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consigane's
and the Co.'s representatives at as appoint-
ed boar on TUESDAY and FRIDAY,
of the steamer's arrival
The final of the above competition 77 was played on Sunday last (36 holes) over King's Park course. This shield 777 has been presented by the Club to
The Allies, especially the French and Italians, were considerably sur perpetuate the memory of the late Mr. J. N. Moore Mead, and is to be prised at the ludicrously inadequate German counter proposals which competed for annually under Cham summarised mean that £1,500,000,000 is payable in 32 years compared The following is the result of a pionship conditions. The first honour with the Paris decision of £11,300,000,000. payable in 42 years, plus an match shot off between H.M.S. falls to Mr. D. J. Mackenzie who beat
Indeed. Hawkins" and H.MS. "Curlew" Mr. B. D. Evans in last Sunday's export at the Stonecutters Range on Final by 8 up and 7 to play. Mr. acceptance of such an offer would mean the Allies paying their own debts. All claims must be presented within February 27, resulting in a win for Evans lost a good", many Under the belief that this is not the final word Germany is willing to wake ten days
The scores were holes in the morning by not having concessions but she has not improved the unfavourable impression created. bera, after which date they cannot be
the knowledge of the Greens. His "HAWKINS."
opponent has but improved in this It is universally realised that further negotiation on the basis of that would recognized. No claims will pe admitted
KIPPON TUSEN KAISHA. 200 500 600 Pts. respect in the afternoon, at the tarn be futile. The Allies have decided to consult their 'juridical and military after the goods have left the Godewas
Agent Mr.Beauchamp 39 40 43 122 he was 9 down. He played pluckily advisers to-morrow and draft a categorical reply which will be handed to
Charlesworth 32 43 42 117 after tiffin and with a good round for Bishop 36 43 37 116 the first '9 holes of 40 reduced the the Germans on Thursday. The Germans confess disappointment and Hongkong, March 2, 1921.
already are talking of returning home as they are unable to offer more. Müler 41 38 34 113 lead. Mr. Mackenzie is to be con- Horton....... 32 37 40 108 gratulated upon being the first to Meanwhile one prominent German has promised Reuter they will not do Hudson...... 41 35 27 103 have his name inscribed on the shield anything rash. On 92 which
Sunday's play he justly Chapman... 31 35 26 Trowbridge... 24 35 32 91 deserved. His driving from the tie
was the main feature of the gam
1920 "BOGEY” COMPETITION,
HMS.
Total....
HMS." CURLEW.”.
Mr. Spencer..........
Dest.... Carpenter..
862
200 500 600 Pts.
40 46 37 123 41 44 32 117: 41 36 38 115
Morgan 38 44 31 113 Morgan ... 42 35 32 109 Telford......... 35 35 33 103
Passmore......
Cox...........
Total
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GERMANY'S MISUNDERSTANDING.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS,
coming meetings, lectures and ALL Preliminary notices of forth. entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each,
LONDON, March 1. After Herr von Simons had presented a long statement on the counter By beating. Mr. J. Parkes in the proposals he proposed to read a detailed memoranda, when Mr. Lloyd replay (they tied the Sunday before) George interposed and said that if Herr Simons thought it worth while to 1. Stalker secured this trophy on put in the documents he could do so but in view of his general declaration
(as announced in May and June of Sunday last.
Mr. Lloyd George could not conceal from him that the German Government last year) providing that they do not appeared to have a complete misunderstanding of the realities of the occupy more than four lines position. The Allies had already agreed that the proposal made was one future if this space, is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising they could not examine or discuss as an alternative to the Paris proposal.
columns at the prevailing rates.
LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
2ND DIVISION TABLE. Below is the table of results of the 932nd division of the H.K. League up to and including February 26:- Goals
103
876
RGA. Res. St. Joseph's United
I
LONDON, March 2. Reuter understands from French quarters in London that the Allied proposals in the event of Germany not agreeing to the Allied terms include
P. W. D. L. F. A. P. the levying of 50 per cent. on sales from Germany in Allied countries the 15 12 2 1 63 13 26 establishment of special customs which will economically separate the left 11 91 1 33 7 19
In
As an indication of the progress! of the Chinese girls who were but recently regrettably disregarded or according to an old Chinese, saying 14 81 5 26 26 17 bank of the Rhine from the rest of Germany, the occupation of the coal" She who is illiterate is, virtuous," Oilers United...14 7 3 4 25 16.17 parts on the right bank of the Rhine, and as a last resort the seizure of the Cantonese girl has been appointed to Kowloon 15 6 5. 4 25 20 17 South China.15 71.7 29 24 15 "Carlisle "......12 6 1 5 20 12 13
Playing at the Palace Hotel fast Indians15 5 0 10 18 35 10: night, J. Parkes (200) beat R. A Staffs.... ...13 32 8 20 31 8 Tyrrell (-100), 250-184. Highest Club Reg. 143 0 11:14 25 6
breaks: Parkes, 21 (twice), 20 (twice) 16 (twice); Tyrrell, 20, 16.
Owing to illness W, Pitt failed to turn up in his game with W. J. Drew and the latter therefore qualifies for the next round.
TONIGHT'S GAMES.
p.-J. P. Wilson (200) v. D. *Urquhart (-125).
9 p.m.-W. Smin (-100) 7. A. J Osmund (-300).
Punjabis.....16 3 0 13 14 77 6
A
custom
TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
LONDON, March 1.
M.. Krassin is expected, in London to-night, The Slough Trading Company has signed an agreement with Krassin to supply Russia with BEST MEDICINE MADE.
many reconstructed motor lorries immediately the Anglo-Russian agree medicine not be made better matters in Cough Tenement has been signed. dy. It relieves the Indes. opens the secretions, aids expectoration and sasiria 3/ Nature in restring the system to healthy condition. Besides, it containe no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all Chemia and Bre keepera.
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ATHENS, March
Nicoholas, King of Montenegro is dead.
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