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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1924.

STILL MORE TITLES.

BALDWIN'S RESIGNATION HONOURS.

HONGKONG MAN KNIGHTED.

(Renter's Service to the China Mail.).

LONDON, February 8. Mr. Stanley Baldwin's resignation honours list comprises one peer, five privy councillors, nine baronets and sixteen knighthoods..

Sir John Butcher receives a baróny, [Sir John George Butcher, K.C., is M.P. for the City of York. A distinguished scholar, he has specialised in fluids and their motions.]

LATER.

Mr. Gershom Stewart has been made Knight of the British Empire for colonial and imperial scrvices.

Mr. Gershom Stewart, Unionist M.P. for the Wirral Divison of Cheshire since. January 1910, was born at Greenock. He was engaged in business in the Colony of Hongkong from 1882 to 1906. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, and held various offices in the Colony.]

LLOYD GEORGE INCIDENT

REGARDED AS CLOSED.

LONDON, February 8.

Mr. Lloyd George has returned to the Foreign Office the proofs of the French yellow book which have caused the controversy

It is stated on good authority that M. Poincare has intimated that as far as he is concerned the incident may be regarded as closed.

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TREATY WITH RUSSIA.

PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS.

MUTUAL TRUST ESSENTIAL.

(Router's Service to the China Mall

ان الام

LONDON, February 8.-

It is understood that the Russian reply to the British note according the Soviet recognition is being handed-to the Foreign Office.to-day.

The note closely follows the lines of the "

resolution of the Council of Soviets

LATER,

The Russian note to Britain, couched in diplomatic language, expresses readiness to replace the treaties which have been denounced or have lost their juridical force in consequence of events during or after the war.

The Soviet Government will therefore send plenipotentiaries to London whose tasks will also include settlement of mutual outstanding claims and obligations, as well as determination of means to restore Russia's credit in Britain.

The Soviet emphasises that mutual confidence and non-interference in internal affairs rėmain Indispensable conditions for the development of friendly Anglo-Russian relations.

The note intimates the appointment of M. Rakosky as Charge d'Affaires pending the appoint- ment of an Ambassador.

HONDURAS TROUBLE.

WASHINGTON, February 8. The cruiser "Rochester" has proceeded to Hondura in response to an appeal from American residents there.

[Recent cables reported a revolutionary move- ment in Honduras, a Republic in Central America

NAVAL OIL LEASES.

An earlier cable stated:-With extraordinary with an area of 46,250 square miles and a population unanimity the newspapers refer to the excellent of 744,000.] impression created by the British Government's, attitude with regard to Lloyd George "interview"; even the Echo de Paris joins the chorus. Satisfac- tion is expressed at Mr. MacDonald's haste to justify. his good faith with France, which M. Poincaré greatly appreciated. The most friendly sentiments are voiced as regards the Labour Cabinet]

CLAIM FOR 48-HOUR WEEK,

BRITAIN'S LEAD SOUGHT,

LONDON, February 8.

A deputation from the Trades Union Congress waited on the Minister of Labour and urged immediate steps to give legislative effect to the Washington convention with regard to the 48-hour

week.

The deputation quoted statements in support of the contention that ratification of the Washington convention in foreign countries was largely held up by Britain's attitude and that there had therefore been a tendency to lengthen the hours of labour.

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WASHINGTON, February 8.

The oil lease committee will hear Mr. McAdoo his own request to-morrow.

[Mr. MacAdoo formally announced that he has terminated his professional. services with the Doheny Company and he desired to testify at the oil leases enquiry. He declared that his life is an open book. He has betrayed no trust and has not enriched himself at the expense of the country or people]

LETHAL GAS DEATH.

CHINESE EXECUTED.

(Reuter's American Service.)

CARSON CITY, NEVADA, February 8. The first execution by lethal gas in American history was carried out here in the case of Gee Jon, a Chinese convicted of murder.

THE LATE MRS. PETRIE Sir Paul and Lady Chator, Mr. H. Ching. Mr. and Mrs. L. D'Alma da o Castro, Chan Kai, Mr. D. E LAID TO REST AT HAPPY-Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. R. M.

VALLEY.

COMMERCIAL NOTES.

JAPAN'S FINANCES. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ellis, Mr, B. I Frost and family, Mr. and

LONDON, February 7. Mrs. A. R. Forbes, Fung Tat-bang, With regard to the impending The funeral of the late Mrs. Fung, Mr. A. 1. Gomes, Mr Japanese loan of between £50,000- Petrie, wife, of Mr. T. Petrie recently retired Editor of the South Gow, Mc. and Mrs. J. Gould, 000 and £60,000,000, it is expected Ching lorning Post, took place at Mr. and Mrs. J. Gloya, Mr. and that rather less than half will be Happy Valley yesterday afternoon.rs. Garraway. Mr. and Mrs. A offered in London. A special The large number of mourners who Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. C. Henderson, sinking fund will attached to the

Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, Mr. loan.-Reuter, attended testified to the respect and and Mrs. E. Heidge, Mr. and esteem which the deceased yrs. D: Harvey, Mr and Mrs. was held, and the sympathy for the 3. A. Huler Mr. H. S. Hall, Mr. bereavisi hushnad. The service was and Mrs. Hyde, Mr. J. Scott condusted by the Rev. J. Kuk Hurston, Capt, and Mrs. R. Innes, Maconnchie, of Union Church,

'NEW GUINEA,

The Minister for the Colonies, replying to members in the Second Chamber, declared that public authority would not he given to concessionaires, but some distrust is still expressed by the

BORROWING.

MELBOURNE, February 8. The prospectus has been issued

LONDON, February 7. Alr. A. R. Johuston, Mr. and Mrs. It is reported from Amsterdam German The chief mourner was Mr. J. M. Jack, Mrs. W. C. Jack and that the scheme of a Petrie, and among those present family, Miss M. Kirkwood, Mr.group for the exploitation of parts wers:-Messrs. E. Wylie, H. and Mrs. W. G. Kynoch, Capt, and of Dutch New Guinea is causing Ching. B. Petheun, F. Oliver, Mrs. Liddell, Madame Lily, Mr uneasiness in Holland. S. Fung, J. M. R. Xavier, Chan and Mrs. V. C. Labrum, Rev., and Hui and B. C. Lee (of the staff of Mrs. G. R. Lindsay, Mr. B. S. the S. C. Mening Post), A. Hicks Lee, Jam Kin-sang, Long Tow- A. Morley and F. P. Franklin (of kim, Mr. C. M. McDonald, Mr. D. the Hongkong Telegraph), H. A. McLaren, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morris, Cartwright, B. A. Hale, J. Armitage Mrs. E. O. Murphy, Mr. H. J. B. und . H. Gelling fof the Hongkong Noston, Mr. and Mrs. T. Neave, Press-Reuter. Daily Press), G. W. C. Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Nielson, Mr. M. (China Mail), D. A. Purves, R.Nomazgo, Mr. J. Ollerton, Mr. and AUSTRALIA Packham, G. P. Curry, D. Gow, Mw. T. Oliphant, Dr. and Mrs. A. K. Henderson, D. K. Blair, T.FM. Ozorio, Mr. B. Petherium, Neave, W. L. Wenser. Captain Mr. and Mra D. A. Purves, Mr. Inces, Captain. T. P. Hall, Messrs. and Mrs. R. Packham. Mr. and R. Hall, G. M. Shaw, C. A. Mrs. R. Postonji, Mrs. T. W for the Federal Government's Henderson, J. W. Gloyn, J. Morris, Robartson and K. S. Robertson, £25,000,000 loan, six per cent issued

at pac P. Plage, D. Steel, J. E. Ollerton Mr. J. Rodger, Mr. H. W. Ray,

The lists close on March 18,- T. Oliphant, M. F. Key, H. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. H. Railton,

Renter D. Q. da Silva, A. Course, H. J. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stapleton, White. J. Hyde, S. Komoc. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Stocle, Mr. F. G. H.. Taylor, Mrs. J. H. Thggart, Sanways, Mr and Mrs. G. M. Mrs. Packhama, and many others. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark, Mr. Shum Wai-yau, Mr. and Mrs. LİST OF WERATOS..

H. H. Tayler, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Among the beautiful-föral, tributes Taggart, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tully, sont were wreathe from:

Ali nid Mrs. J. D. Thompson, Her Sorrowing Husband Bister Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Taylor, Mr. Minnie and family; Mrs. Petrie and Tam Kit-sing, Mr. and Mrs. B. family. Forlar; Dick, Mortimer and Wylia, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Weller, Hurry; Board of Directors, Soul Mr. L. M. Whyto, Mr. and Birs. Clans Morning Post, Co., Ltd. J. O. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Editorial Staff Morning Post Chi White, Mr. W. L. Weaser, Mr ese Staff Morning Post Editorial and Mrs. B. J Wilton, Mrs. F. and the Italian Government Stoff Hongkong Daily Press, Wong, Mr. T. C. Woo, Mr. Wong Editorial Staff Hongkong Tole Ying-yuen, Mr. J. M., R. Xavier. #raph: Staff Clina Mail; Institute |

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SILK.

The silk forwarded from here by Empress of Asia" on January 10 arrived in New York on February, 2, having been 23 days in transit. ·

Router cables from Rome that Italy's treaty with Russia definitely re-establishes political relations appoints an ambassador to Moscow Immediately!

of Engineers and Shipbuilders; Head Office Staff; Staff and Ohinese Staff of the Hongkong Hotel; Mr

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A troublesome, sleep disturbing night The Golfer the foot ball player and Babbage, Mr. and Mrs. G. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bunje, Mr. Court can be ovely and pleasantly the all round athisto know the value of stopped by taking Chamberlain's Tough Chamberlain's Pain Ham, Is is just the and Mrs. B. Bunje, Mr. and Mrs. Hemedy. You wil. Like the soothing thing for rub down after a hard game Baker and family, Mr. and Mrs. bealian coating. It puts on an inflamed, All soreness disappears like magic and W Brown, Mr. R. Baker, Mr. and tickling throat and the promptness with sprains and swellings are bured in one Mrs.DK Blair, Mr and Mrs. which she troublesome senga la stopped, third less time than by any other troat-

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