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LONDON, October 4

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A companiqué States that Sir P. Lloyd Grease. submitted to the economic conference; a deaft agenda prepared by the Government as a basis for discussion. The conference as a preliminary con of the sidered measures to improve imperial trade, luclid=7; ing the provision of facilities for us by The down; dofmous, odia and the colontes, of the Britky bacineks commercial, diplomatic and consular offices and vice versa.

ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE.

SIR ROBER HO TUNG'S.

EFFORTS.

The Chinese Bankers' Associa tion has informed Sir Robert Ho Tung that they heartily support his proposal for a peace Conference and that they are communicating with the Bankers' Associations of the different provinces inviting their support for the scheme.

A copy of translation of a letter from Marshal Chang Tso Lin,

follows:-

FENGTIEN, 21st September, 1923. Dear Sir Robert Ho Tung, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favour, the contents of which have been noted.

I entirely endorse your proposal for a Round-table Conference and when the time comes, I shall send my Representative to attend it so as to co-operate with your good idea. With best regards,

Yours sincerely,

(Sd) CHANG TSO LIN.

atives

SCARLET SHIRTS.

CONSUL'S INTERVENTION, FASHIONABLE VAGRANTS.

BRITISH STEAMER INCIDENT

CHINESE MILITARISTS AGAIN.

Recently there has been an epidemic of larcoties from the per Bon (pocket-picking and snatching) on the lower level trams. Yestor day morning elective Fospector Appleton of the S.C.A. paid a visit to Sang Lee's dual-shed on the East Point Reclamation. Here two

Another attempt on the of Chinese militarists to abuse their power on a Chinese servant of a British firm has come to light with s. S. Go's 5. Kwang Chong young Chiness dressed in fashion- the arrival of the China Navigation

This occurred at Swatow theuble suits of cotton fancies were vessel's last trip to that porn fed and changed before Mr. route for Bangkok Happily, C. D. Melbourne this morning with on the representations beg rogues and vagrants. When

J. H. R. Hance, manager of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire le Swatoe lied neither of them had a cent and Captain C. Plunkett Cole; between them; me boasted a comb, master of the "Kwang Chow the handkerchief and a pawn-ticket, British Consul (MH King Inter while the other counted amongst his vened and the would-be culprits | worldly possessions & handkerchief, were prevented from caring out 10 tam-ticket and a Canton a cowardly revenge on the compra-military budge. dore of the ship for adhering to the First defendant said that he company's regulations. As it was, arrived in the Colony on Saturday the compradore was struck with a and had exhausted his finances. light care on the back and also re- The other started a recital as to ceived a glancing blow on his arm what he accomplished when he was from the butt of a Mauser He was nineteen but was cut short by the also locked up for one night when interpreter. Inspector Appleton then read their statements which

The Chinese Chamber of Com-bis persecutors realised that they merce of Nanking and Hangchow could trump up no charge against contradicted what they said in and the Native Bankers Associa-bim. Possibly, the authorities Comt, after informing His Wor- tion of Tanyang. District have in. were also influenct by two ship that first accused had a pre- formed Sir Robert Ho Tung that lettors written by M King provious conviction, the Inspector they all heartily support the Roid testing against the dihatice. table Conference,

Owing to the Piracy Prevention the ponere jackets revealing

walked up to the dock and tirese Ordinance (Hongkong) the "Kwang Show" could not carry

REPLY FROM DR. SUN.

two

scarlet shuts of identical

third class. passengers between designs cut with low colors in the Hongkong and Swatow although style host appired by Chinese Sir Robert writes from Shangkok. It is also stated that the com- His Worship impocex antenes of j

travellers are accepted for Bang-ladies at present.

Thai

Sir,--in reply to my inquiry as to a date and place to hold the Round-table Conference, I have received the following telegraphic reply from Dr. Sun Yat Sen :-

REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL.

fares on board ship, the only pradare canthes take passengers' Bonth each. authority bolag that of the ship's agents. When the vessel was about to leave Swatow for officers from the cruiser "Hai Chi" Hongkong two naval intelligence went on board and demanded two third-class passages. After being refused they offered to pay cash

CONSUL-GENERAL RECEIVES AT

į LUSITANO CLUB.

Canton, 29th September, 1923 Sir Robert Ho Tung, Shanghai. In reply to your inquiry, I adhere to my promise personally to attend proposed conference wherever add whenever convened if other prin- the spot but as this was con-anniversary of the foundation of

а

-To-day being the thirteenth

Cerveira de Albuquerque e Castro, the Portuguese Republic, Senhor the Consul-General for Portugal, was At Home at the Club Lusitano between 11 o'clock and noon this morning.

toasts of

cipal leaders will meet me to co the compradore could only refuse trary to the company's regulations, sider and devise means to settle again. They were angered at present grave state of the nation. this, but travelled to Hongkong A situation is under development by another ship. which threatens the complete kong they again went on board In Hoag disintegration of the state as a goy the "Kwang, Chow" and offered The reception was held in the erning institution. This can only money to purchase third-class ball-room of the Club, where be arrested by some act of states tickets, The same procedure was light refreshments were served. manship expressed to terms of national setticment by consent be-Swatow on another ship, getting H. M.

gone through and they returned to Beyond the fornst tween the men who, by the course ashore a couple of hours ahead of Presideat of the Portuguese Re- the King and the of events and in virtue of the the compradore. Shortly after public, proposed power now wielded by them, are wards, the two officers together

by Senhor responsible at this moment for the with an armed and uniformed blue-there were no speeches.

Albuquerque e Castro, Cerypira security and welfare of the nation. jacket called at In default of such a settlement,

the Taikoo I foresee a degree of political had

office but the

Among those present, in addition compradore to the leading members of the anarchy which may cause China

Nam Kee, Portuguese community, to relapse into barbaric rule under a brutal soldiery.-SUNYATSEN."

ROSARY SUNDAY.

KOWLOON OBSERVANCE.

to gone

were:

B and Se native broker. Here Captain Neville, A.D.C. to H.E. the he was taken into custody. In the Governor, HE. General Sir John street outside he was asked, by the Fowler K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., ac- two men why did he not know that companied by Lieut. W. JA they were of the official class. As Humprey M.C., his aide-de-camp he had slighted them, they said, he Commodore HE. Grace. and would be severely punished. On Paymr. Lient-Commdr. R. E. the way to the police station the rat-Worthington, D.SC., Secretary, tan walking cane and Mauser butt the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Mass will be celebrated on Sun-the poor compradore with the Rees Davies, Hon. Mr. J. H. were brought into use to impress C.M.G., 0.8.E., Sir William day next at the Rosary Church nien's importance. After confine Kemp, KC, G.B.E., Hon. Mr. Kowloon at 6.15, 7,8 and 9.30 am. ment for one night with no further E. R. Hallifax C.M.G., O.B.E., whilst at 4.45 p.m. there will be ill-treatment, the compradore Hon. Mr. Mcl. Meser, Rt. Rev. a recitation of the Rosary, Proces-released as the Consul had Bishop Pozzoni, Rev. Fr. Almar; sion, sermon and benediction. sent two letters to the Chief M. P. Kremer, Consul for France; The order of the procession will be of Polier. This official was Mr Sverre Berg, Consul for Norway;

as follows. The Banner of Our loth to accept custody of the com- Captain Karsten Larsen, Consul Lady, z Girls scattering flowers, 3 pradore but he had to knu for Denmark, Mr. Van Andel of the St. Joseph's Apostleship of Study, under to the navy men. A con- Holland-China Trading Co. and 4 Apostleship of Prayer, 5 St. pibmlee was suggested the next Mr. Hin Kec. Joseph's Confraternity, 6 Blessed morning- the shape of bail but

Sacrament Confraternity, 7 Bearers the compedore.refused to put itAt Canton a reception was held

CELEBRATION AT CĂNTON, of the Mysteries of the Rosary, 8 up and given his liberty in froin 11-1 o'clock at the Lusitano Confraternity of the Holy Rosary, time to sail with the ship that Club. At 5 pm. a the dansant is 9- The. Children of Mary, 10 Girls afternoon, scattering flowers, Ir The Clergy,

12 The Statue of Our Lady, 131: Guard of Honour, 14 The Bishop, 15 The Consuls and the Kniglits, 16 Ladies' Apostleship of Prayers; 17 The Sociedade Philarmonica Band, 18 The Faithful

HOME MAIL.

The Hon.the Colonial Secretary quests China Mail to inform its readers at copies of the Housing Commnin Report may be pur chased in the Government prin ters at gents a copy.

being given at the Victoria Hotel. At9 p.m. there will be an illumin- ated fête and concert in the gardens in the French Concesion,

One Chinese case of small-pox and one British, case of diphtheria- are reported in yesterday's health returns

"L. S. H:" is asked to observe According to

4 telegram the rule in submitting, matter for MALWA BRINGS NEWS to the ally Bulletin, the Pre-publication and to send hisfor her)

UP TO SEPTEMBER 6...sidential Election is expected to name and address.

the Peking to-day.

The P. and O. s.s.Malwa More than 500 members. of

Through falling front the first arrived in port this morning with Parliament have received their floor to the ground floor of a build the Home malls. The vessel, chequesbrough intermediaries, ing in the Chima Sugar Refiery, a brings letters and papers, dated while a mandate prolonging the septuagenarian' coolle died shortly September 6and parcels posted on existence of Parliament was issued after admission into hospital yes August 29.

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