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KLW GERMAN CABINET,

ALLIED ULTIMATUM ACCEPTED.

BERLIN, May 10. Herr Wirth, former minister of finance, has agreed in form a cabinet,

BERLIN, May 11,

The few German Cabinet has accepted the ultimatum.

LATER!

In the Reichsrag, Herr Wirth, announcing the Cabinet's decision to accept the allied ultimatum, invited the Reichstag to pronounce an opinion upon the matter. He said that the ultimatum could only be accepted or rejected. The Reichstag after debate'sccepted the ultimatum by 221 xotes 10 175.

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NEW MINISTRY.

LONDON, May II.

The German cabinet crisis has been settled A Berlin message reports the opening of the Reichstag. The centrist ex-Minister of Finance, Herr Wirth, has announced the formation of a cabinet in which be will be char ceffor and foreign minister, and the former Chancellor Herr Bauer will be vice chancellor and minister of the treasury, Harr Robert Schmide minister of labour, and Herr Gesaler minister of defence. The finance minister has cot yet been appointed. The Cabinet includes four centrists, four majority socialists, and three democrats. The latter are only provisional as they do not wish to join an administration in which the People's Party

not represented.

THE NEW CHANCELLOR.

LONDON, May 11

Herr Wirth, who is a tall, upright figure of a man, was born in 1879. The son of an engineer, he took up politics in 1913. He is regarded as powessing the ablast financial brain in Germany. He is a leading member of the centre party and inclines to the left wing. He has streng democratic tendencies.

BOWING TO THE INEVITABLE.

BERLIN, May 11.

The debate. In the Reichstag was not sensational The general: a'mosphere was one of bowing to the inevitable to avoid worse can-1 quences, although the communists noisily interrupted occasionally.. Herr Wirth emphasised that it was useless to accept without earnest determin- ation to d their utmost to meet the burdens. Only by deeds could their opponents be convinced of the sincerity of Germany's intentions. He did not share the fears that invasion would come even if the ultimatum was accepted.

SPORT.

BASKET-BALL

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END OF SEASON,

The Basket Ball season is over with Moslem Club, St. Paul's College and Queen's College às respective ‹ioners

LATEST SHIPPING-N_WS.

ARRIVALS.

The ss. Tjuliboet," Capt. E. H. Krose, 3,535 tons, arrived this

orning at 6.30 am, from Saigon with 5,934 tons of rice and general

cargo.

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the theft.

The Magistrate, remarked that he thought, the boy came from bad stock and was evilly inclined.

Inspector Brown said that the de fendant had been in Mrs. Tidbury's employ for, the past two months. During that time Mrs. Tidbury had made it a practice to take down the often, lost money. Lately she had

numbers of all her notes. Yesterday the missed some money. When the defendant was searched a $1 note bearing a number corresponding to one on one of the missing notes was found on him. He also had a key which fitted the lock of the drawer in which Mrs. Tidbary kept her

money.

The Magistrate: Has he no re Iatives?

-Inspector Brown: His mother is dead, and his father is in America.

A Chinese woman who was present in Court told the Hagistrate in English that the defendant had relatives in Sunning. She was his guardian” and recommended him to Mrs. Tidbury. The defendant had not been in the habit of stealing when he had lived with her.

The Megistrate sentenced the de- fendant to 8 strokes with a rattan and 24 hours' detention. He also instructed the boy's guardian to send him back to his people in Sunning...

OUR WATER SUPPLY.

RAIN FILLS RESERVOIRS.

Pokfulum" reservoir, that had got very low, rose about 15 feet, and is probably brimming by this time. The larger reservoir at. Taitam, rose two feet, and appeared to be still rising.

..

About 8 pm, yesterday, while a gang of coolies were engaged at Jardine's wharf, West Point, in un- loading a cargo of sugar from a junk, one man carrying a large bag of sugar on his shoulder slipped off the plank

Empress of Japan and fell into the harbour. He has not been seen since.

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SUNDAY, MAY 13.

Japan and Shanghai

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The ss."Hydrangea," Capt. R-Shanghai and North Chips of the Hongkong Open Basket-ball Wetherall, 561 tons. arrived this Straits. Bangkok, Calcutta and ADEN ..... . League, Hongkong Students' Basket-morning at 8 a.m. from Swatow with Semakai and Wachow ball League and the Hongkong Small 517 packages of cargo, By Basket-ball League.

An exhibition match, Moslem Club . The Rest, will be played off on the Chinese Y.M.CA. ground at 5:30 on; Thursday, at the conclusion of which Sirs Severn will distribute the trophies to the various winners.

GOLF.

RHE.G.C. COMPETITIONS,

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Play for the Captain's Cup which took place last week-end over the old course at Fanlicg resulted in a win for A.B Stewart with the score of 82+1-83.

A number of competitions have been-arranged for the Whitsuntide holidays, 14th, 15th and 16 May in- cluding a bogey pool for gentlemen over the old course. On the 16th there will also be a mixed foursomes over, the old course, medal play.

PASSENGERS.

IRRITALS.

DEPARTURES.

The s.s. Euryalus," Capt. Sinclair, sails for Swatow at noon today with 452 tons of general cargo.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BRUNNER, KOND & CO. (CHINA),

JAIMITED.

Alkali Manufacturers.

Five men armed with revolvers and daggers last night forced an en- try into a matshed at Sookumpo occupied by a coolie employed by the TeL 1630. 7, Queen's Rd. Cente Jockey Club. After rounding up the inmates and binding and gagging CHINA AGENCY & TRADING CO. #3 them, the robbers ransacked the place

HONGKONG..

AT MEETING carened by B. E The General Oficer Commanding, Sir G. M. KIRKPATRICK, K. C. B (KC£Lin_the_B__A, THEATRE,

Hongkong, 21 5.30 F.. on THURSDAY, stealing jewellers, clothing and money to the total value of $25.80. The April 21st, 1921, it was unanimously, decided to form on Ex. Service Associs robbers all escaped up the hillside in tion in Hongkong and China under the the direction of Shaukiwan

title of

"THE BRITISH LEGION" Hongkong & China Branch. which it is hoped all Ex. Service Men 1.30p.m. or Women, of whatever rank will join

A pamphlet setting out the objects of the Legion sad forms of application for Membership and Associate Membership may be had ca application to the

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11.

Wishing

Lake Gitano.....

Kochow

Bourbon

Haru Hari.

5p.m.

Draker

5 p..

Hoboa

5 p.m.

THURSDAY,

MAY 12,

.10.30 0.

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1. m

3 pm,

The s.s.Lake Gitano," Capt. Hill sails for Calcotta via Singapore, at Swatow 5 pm. to-day with 2,500 tons of Foochow general cargo.

Shanghai and North Chins...you The ss. Macassar Maru, Capt. Japan Suzuki, sailed for Batavia at 5 pm.

Philippine Islandsa ....... ...................... p.m. today with 1,000 tons general cargo,

Swatow, "Shisazbai and "North China.. Shanghai and North Chins Straits, Bangkok, Calcatta and ADEN,

CLEARANCES.

The 5.5. "Hangsang." Br., cleared to-day and will sail for Shanghai via Swatow at 11.30 am, to-morrow.

St. Albans APGRADES.

Hargang.....

Takeda

Micbres

Hydrangea

4p.m

Soochow | kemma

-5 p.m. Benrenne......6 0. Toucer..........

FRIDAY, MAY 13.

Amoy, Shanghai North China and Japan. Arritoon par 7.30 azn. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow

Hailong Philippine Islands

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Dai, Japan, Hondláta, Canada, United States, Central and South America & *EUROPE ria SAN FRANCISCO. Bə gistration 8.15 am. Letters Shanghai and North Chinx ... Amoy ----

Persia Maru Chinkiang Toan

siyang

The 99. "Takada," Er, cleared to-day and will sail for Calcutta via. Singapore at 10 a.m. to-morrow." * Straits, "Baogkuk, Calcutta & *ADEN.....

The St. Albans," Br, cleared Shanghai and North China to-day and will sail for Yokohama Strata, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauritius, Ta

Marquee, South Africa, India via Moji and Kobe at 1 pm, to Duszusokodi, Bombay, Aden, Egypt, IZOCTON.

& EUROPE vis. MAESEILLES... Re gistration 5 p.m. Letters &p. Nagoy The Parcel Mail will be closed on Satur

day, 14th, May at Noon.

KINEMA NOTES.

HONG KONG THEATRE,

Esigon -

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Per 8.5. "Lisang." resterday: Mr. G. Mille. Mr. Mrs and Miss Mealpin, Me Jansen. Mr H. Faith. Miss Power, Biru SV. Thomas Mr Miller, Mr P. Grove, Mr Jogair, and Mr D. Bagar.

a gay art colony will be shown at the gwatow, "Straits and "Bengkok. Liangchow. § 5.1. Per #Ecuador resterday Hongkong Theatre at the matinee Tientsin Win. Ashurst, Mr V. Assauma, Mr M. H. Brown, Miss M. Berham, Me T. P. and 9.15 p.m. performances, when

Mr

"Hon. Secretary and Treasurer,

“BRITISH LEGION,"

14, Pedder Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, May 11, 1921.

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Iron, Steel & Picce Goods.

Tel. 2143. 10, Queen's Ró, Central,

CHINA OYERSEJA TRADING

(UNI),. LTD. Importers and Exporter. 1104. 16, Queen's Rd. Contat

CHU, KYOLU TRIDING CO.

2108 and 2908.

Importers and Exporters.

With no fewer than four previous convictions during the last 18 months. Tei.

Chinese youth this morning pleaded · guilty before Magistrate Lindsell to a charge of having picked the pocket of another, Chinese in town yesterday Tel. and stolen a watch. Accused was chased by the complainant through several streets before he was stopped by a constable. Sentence of six months' hard labour was passed.

• 7, Queen's Rd, Centra

EDWARD NOW FUNG, Import & Export Merchini. Tel. 1678. 60, Des Vœux Rd. CL

THE KRONG KHU

New Films and Cameras just arrived. Tel. 2170. 60, Queen's Rd. Centri

According to the story he told the police, a ricsha coolie was. p ceeding with his empty vehicle along REPULSE BAY HOTEL. Shaukivan Road this morning on the way to town, when he was attack- ed near Teutchimui village, by four Tel. 2303. 12, Queen's Rd. Central.

A

BANK HOLIDAY-WHIT MONDAY

DINNER DANCE will be held on A

MONDAY, the 16th May, 1921. Hongkong, May-11, 1991.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

THE Undaraigned have fred instruc- Hons, to sell by Babße Auction,

SATURDAY May 14, 1821.** commencing at 12 s'elock (noon), as their Bales Rooms, Daddall Street & Tew pieces of Jewellery. and Eilver-wEXO, comprising —

or five men who robbed him of $1.65, which represented his day's takings In the struggle with the highwaymen, he was wounded on the sims and Tel. body with a sharp instrument.. He has been sent to the hospital.

LIZIKUS, N. Opticians

MUMEYÄ & 6AND.

Japanese Photographers. 254. BA, Queen's Rd, Centrill.

A. KWAI & 00.

18 & 3 Connaught Rosa Central, HONGKONG.

“NAVY: CONTRACTORS" Ship Chandlarz, Coal Merchants, Bail-Makers, General Atorukuperá Boap and Boda Mannisetutors. Cable AĞA, “AKWAI".

[AND]

The report of floods on the West River is contradicted by a correspondent who states

the the water mark at Samshui on Fri- day was 13.3 ft., on Saturday 39.6 ft., and on Monday, 34 ft. He adds that the water must reach at least 60 ft., before the streets of Wuchow would be inundated. Motor boats from Nanning to Wuchow, he states, are wan roads to Repals Bay were re- Both the Aberdeen and Shauki- finding the passage difficult owing to

the low level of the water below Nan-opened for traffic this morning

One Diamond Cluster Tie Pin, One Pair Gold and Diamond Cuff ning..

One Gold Watch and chain,

P

A charming love story enacted in

Pazam pent SUNDAY, MAY 15,0% Bwatow. Ancy and Keelung - Kaije Mara Japan, Hopolula and "SAN FRANCIS :O ... Seijo Marn

MONDAY, MAY 16.

6 p..

€ 8.00.

I am.

Chipshing

TUESDAY, MAY 17. Shanghai and North China; Swazow, Amoy and Foochow » Detache

Frechven Faihong- WEDNESDAY, MAY 18.

..11...

One Gold Wristlet watch,

•Two Gold Cigarette cases.

Also

Lokeang

Taming

Kaelchor

8&m.. Ip.m p.m.

Oze Silver Tes sei,

One Silver Kettle,

Bosha Harp

Claxton, Mr J. J. Cone. Mr and Mrs. Dorothy Dalton will be seen in a de Clear. Mr J. D. Danby, Mr J. lightful comedy-drama written by Elizalde, Brother Easbins, Mr. John E. Ritchie Figueras, Meibert Grouer. MrT. C.

Goodrich Mr and Mrs 7. Honirsberg.

He and Men H. G. Hayes. Mies E. Hayes, A clean bill of health was re Amoy and "Philippine Islands

Holbow and Haiphong Clyde Roover, Me and Mrs W. T. turned for the Colony yesterday, Weihaiwei, Cheloo and Tientsing

J. Feron. Mis F. Jeferson, Mes F. H. 19

Fimens. Miss Xana Erff, Mr Harold-

MKCtte Krohn. Mr L.-C. Lewis.

Mr. and Miss Edkins returned to

walow. "à moy, and

THURSDAY, MAY 10,

WR. Maclay. Mr Jose de Mes. the Colony by the Soochow | Amoy, #Ibarghal sud Sorth. Chinese - Expning

Newze. His 7. Molangblin, Mis which arrived here from Shanghai

staught a Hor, and Mrs Eam Morrill, yesterday.

Mrs

de Meloder, Miss F. de Meʼen-

Hegre Martha Mead Min PH. Phil.

Tina Mr.B. M. Pearce Me P Padilla, Mr

Hoihow, Pakbol and Haiphong

SATURDAY, MAY IL

„Exilio

Mr. William Satterthwaite of Shewan, Mr. & C.-Whittall, Mis the Teucer" has passed the tow and Paylu Wilzen, Ber. and Mrs B. F. Board of Trade examination

One Silver Cocktail shaker, One Silver Jug.

And

One Pair Prismatic Binoculars by.

Tacos ---Caali an delivery.

RT BROS.

The Ngantan, murder case fin which three Chinese are charged, the. For the unlawful possession on first with the capital offence, the the Praya, yesterday afternoon of second with aiding and abetting hini 1,600 Globe" brand cigarettes to dispose of the corpse and the third which duty had not been paid, with employing the second man) Chinese was this moming-ordered was again mentioned before Magis by Magistrate Lindsell to pay a fine trate Orme, this morning, when the of $25, or, in default, serve three police applied. for leave to withdraw week's hard labour. A man and a woman who had 500 and 1,000 dutie third accused on the ground of in the charges against the second ant ble Globe cigarettes, were fined $10 and $18 respectively. In each case, the cigarettes were confiscated.

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sufficient evidence. The other man was remanded in police custody for

week

second class engineer,