1924-02-04 — Page 5

MONDAY FEBRUARY 4

FAMOUS STATESMAN DEAD..

Former President of the United States whose death is reported in to-day's cables.

1918 Anorica was able to supply the men so urgently needed on, the battlefields at Europe. ̈ ̈

FAMOUS 14 POINTS.

NOTABLE CAREER, American statesman and author, Thomas Woodrow Wilson' was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. He was born at

On June 8, 1918, President -Staunion, Virginin, in 1856, the son of a Presbyterian Minister. Affer Wilson made a famous speech before Congress, in which he laid studying law at the University of down the celebrated "Fourteen Virginia, he practised at Atlanta, Points," which he considered should He be the basis of peace with Gorneny. Goorg, From 1882 to 1883. gave up law for scholarship, and the most notoworthy of there points Wero the following:- became an axeito' professe of history at Bryn Mawr. From 1889 ) Open covenants of peace and no

secret diplomacy; (b) absolute free-

to 1902 he was professor of jurisdom of navigation in peace and war prudence and politics at Princeton, outside territorial waters, oxcept for and was then elected the first international action which my close elerical president of the university. In 1910 he was elected Governor of certain seas: (c) removal as far us New Jersey, and did mu to purify pussle of all economic barriers; (d) adequito guamautees for the ge- politics in that State. In 1912 he duction of national armaments; (c) was elected president of the Unites, opplete restoration of Belga in States,

full and fore sovereignty; ( All

· PEACE EFFORTS.

French territory to be freed, and the wrong done by Prussia regueding When the Great War broke out Alsace-Lamine to be righted; (4) President Wilson at once proclaim, readjustment of Italian frontiers on od United States" neutrality, and fires of nationality; (f) and associa expressed his desire to be of service tons of nations affording guninnteos in the restoration of peace. The of political and territorial indepon- sinking of "Lusitania, on May 7, deneg for all states.

3915, led to a spirited correspon dence between the United States and Germany on the subject of the ị

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

After the Armistice he visited

right of a belligerent nation to con; England and Italy and cabled Lak- duct naval warfare without regard to Congress to vole an appropria- to the safety of neutrals and non; do of $100.000.000 for the relief cubatants. This was conducted the starving liberated peoples of on the American side by the Presi-Europe. By January 26, 1919, the dent "personally, In spile of Ger Pence Conference declared in favour many's assurances, trouble of a League of Nations, and a com- tinued over submarine warfare; and mission was set up, with President as the chances of America being brought into the war in spite of her self became more probable, the President forcibly advocated legisla tion which would make for stronger national defence.

ENTERING THE WAR.

Wilson as Chairman, to draft a cop- stution. The proposed League armsed great opposition in the riled States, and hostility growing in intensity, Mr. Wilson decided tổ retana to that country, where he elivered a speech on the subject at Buylon, and discussed it with the In 1916 be was re-elected Presi- mombers of the Foreign Relations dent, and in an address to Congress Committees. He teturned 60 in January, 1917, though America France in March and remained was just on the verge of making engaged in work at the Conferenco war with Germany, be stated that till June. Meanwhile attacks on terminuion of the war was to be the Peace Treaty and League of looked for without the victory of Nations continued, and the Presi one side or the other a statement dent determined to tour the country which aroused a storm of protest and bring before the people directly both in America and abroad. his appeal for mtification of the Diplomatic relations with Germany tronty. This effort, following on his wore broken off on February 3, exertions during the war, caused a 1917, and, again on the President's serious breakdown in health, from initiative, much war legislation was which ho never really recovered. passed, the man powery financial The last year of his presidency was resources, and industries of the in eonsequence not marked by the country being mobilized-to produce forcefulness which was so prominent their maximum effect, so that, a feature of its earlier yours. His though there were delays and dis- term of office as President ended on appointments, by the summer of Marah 4, 1921.

MARINE MISDOINGS.

ANOTHER FERRY FINED.

: י

[HONGKONG'S GOVERNOR.

VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

A batch of offendors against the harbour regulations came before

MANILA, February 3. the acting Marine Magistrate (Lieut.. Commander Conway

The American and Filipino. *Hake RN.R.) this morning. entertainment programmes for Sir

The coxswain of another of the Edward and Ledy 'Stubbs will un new Yaumati ferryboats was con- fortunately have to be curtailed on victed of having carried, 20 account of Dr Wilson's deati passengers in excess of the General Wood yesterday gave a Bumber permitted by his licence. Imposing a penalty of lunch to Sir Edward Stubbs, the $100, the Magistrate indicated other guests bel that the up would be much heavle-Filipino lenders.-Reuter Reat time:

The

master of a coolle bat

which was found to be carrying

T'excess passegger, was the $35/

did the -minster, Di- the steami

representative.

Iminch Kwong, Fung was fined tables when pick thick follo

# for beluk, on the wrong aids) of Chamber arraunchy

of the fairways

A dosen, boatpeople were cath tloned for lying Inshore

check the

contains so its a truly good too for croup and, whoops, g gongin) Frery mor fa friend for sale everyw)

THE CHINA MAIL.

INTERNATIONAL GOLF.

BRITISH PAIN'S AMERICAN

ITOUR

{Renter's Service to the China Mell.)

LOS ANGELES, February 3. Willie Hunter and George Vanelm" defeated Havers and Ockenden over thirty-sik holes yesterday by 4 up and 3 to play.--. Reuter's American Service.

(Hunter won the British Amateur championship in 1921 and is now playing in the States. A. G. Havers, is a Norfolk man and last. year, at the age of 25, won the British open championship in field comprising the pick of the world's golfing talent." "Together with Ockenden, another prominent home professional, he is now tour ing the States.]

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

·MILITARY LANDS AWARD.

PIRACY ARREST REWARDS.

At the meeting of the Legislative Council to be held next Thursday the following resolution is to be proposed by the Colonial Secre- tory:"Resolved that this Coun-- cil approves, the acceptance of the award of Sir John Hubert Oakley dated the second day of November, 1923, in respect of certain lands situated in the Colony of Hong- kong now vested in the Army Council, as set out in Sessional Paper No. of 1924, and recom- mends that steps be taken to give effect to it as soon as possible.

PIRACY QUERY. The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock K.C., is to ask the following question

Is the Government offering re- wards for information which lends to the arrest and conviction of Pirates?

{V

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

Sommer's

You buIMITED—

ANCOUVER.CANADA.

DIS

556 Granville Street.

ISTINCTIVELY different-

the finest Women's and Girls' Stone in British North America, featuring Better Apparel, Gloves, Hosiery and the very latest of Freuh importations in† Lingerie, Dress and Mil- linery in most · exclusive designs, modestly priced. You are cordially 'invited} to inspect our unequalled?

·stock upon your arrival' in Canada-just three short! blocks from wharf.

THE STAR

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT-

For a short season only Commencing

-FRIDAY NIGHT, 8th February

at 9.15

Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Introduce

DICK NORTON

and his famous mirth provokers,

THE GLOBE, TROTTERS

Including the following woll known English artists

Wallingford Tato

Morence Broadhurst

Jack Crichton

LELLA FORBES

AND

DICK NORTON.

i2.a

CHEERY HAPPY MELANGE

nf

POTTED PLAYS

Chria flolt Ralph Sawyer

Peggy Loveli

MIRTE, MUSIC, COMEDY and BURLE QUE,

POPULAR PRICES $3, $2, & 81.

Booking at Montrie's and Star Theatre.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

: TO LET.

TOLET New and Airy Cffice

Rooms on Ground and First Floors, 5, Duddell Street. Can be used as Bank or Commercial Offices. Reot Moderate. Apply: Room 10, First Floor."

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, SPALATO, MASSAUA, PORT SAID, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG &

SINGAPORE

THE Steamship

THE

"ROSANDRA”

ONSIONEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed.

the at their risk into Godowns of the Hongkong and Ków- Joon Wharf and Godown Company, i Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unlesa notice to the contrary be given before 2nd inst

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,' and 'all Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th inet. will be subject to rent.

All claims against the steamer mast be presented to the Undareigned on or before the 18th inst, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 8th inst at 10 am. by our surveyors Messra. Goddard & Douglas.

by

No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD., ·

Agents. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1924.

I

CRUISER SQUADRON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

**SINGAPORE, February 4. The British Cruiser Squadron has arrived at Penang.

TO-DAY'S

· ADVERTISEMENTS.:

NOTICE,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that we have THIS DAY changed our firm, name to

"THOMSON & CO."

G. H. & N. THOMSON-Chartered

Accountants, SHANGHAI, THOMSON BROS. & BELL- Chartered Accountants, HANKOW. THOMSON BROS. & STEDMAN- Chartered Accountants, TIENTSIN AND PEKING. Hongkong, 1st February, 1924.

MESSRS, THOMSON

CO.,

Chartered Accountants an Bounce that they have THIS DAY opened an Office at. 4A, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hongkong. Telephone No. Central 4616.

WORL

THEATRE

Des Voeux Road Central

Hongkong, 1st February, 1924.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION.

THE ANNUAL MEETING will be held in the

St. Andrew's Church Hall

on

MONDAY 11th February, at 6 p.m.

Starting Wednesday, 6th February

See

HURRY I HURRY STOP YOUR WORRY I

HAROLD

LLOYD

WHY WORRY?

For LOVERS and LAUGEERS-

Here's Your Fun-loving Boy of Joy, You'll Laugh At His Fearless Feats Amid A Redhot Revolution.

You'll Love His Fiery Romance,

LAUGH with LLOYD and WHY WORRY ?

and $1:50:

#Theatre:

PUNCH BAG PLATFORMS

AND ALL ACCESSORIES;

#

SWIVELS MITTS-BLADDERS.

'PHONE 4567

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

(COMPLETE SPORTS OUTFITTERS.

NEW

ENGLISH

COLUMBIA

RECORDS.

ARRIVED

AT

ANDERSON'S.

Everything that your BABY needs that a good Drag Store ought to have you will find in our store.

QUALITY GUARANTEED-TRY US,

THE CHINA DISPENSARY.

Sole Agents:--

82, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

SAKURA BEER

DYE KEN

JOHN

Alexandra Buildings.

Tel. Central 464 & 468,

THE ORIGINAL

T. C. Na 13K

HAIG?

ANDE PRIO

No. 8 Quimi”. RI

don