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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1925.

WAR DEBTS.

FRITAIN DOES SOME COLLECTANG,

DiesSjON WITH PRÁNCE,

vitander'à Bernier)

THE NEW ERA.

GERMANY ACCEPTING

LOCARNO.

CÀBINIT'S DECISION,

(Router's Service.).

Berlin, Nov. 17. The Cabinet this morning authorised Harr Stresemann to draft Bills to give effect to the Locarno treaties.

Fondon,, Sosenker 17.¦ Speaking in de Hones of an mons, Mr. Winston Churchill said ho had received a letter from

The Bills will be subfristed for M. Bailang during the recess in- timating th Réceptance of the the approval of the Federal Pre- principle of the arrangement in the miers on Thursday, and subse discharge of die French debt ofquently will be submitted to, the annuities of 1 millions over 60 Reichstag. "years subject to a settlement of out-

standing important peints.

Dixission woudt shortly be jaumed.

haid

The Buds CONTAINERİL beer invited to send representatives to Britan to negotiate the funding g their war debt..::..

Discussions would start very

Bhortly.

DES, AND FFALY.

New York, November 17, " Conferences are being held bepa tween American banders and hel Italian debt commission to pre- pare the way for the Holation of n $50,090,000 loudy Italy the course of the next week er two.

Berlin, Nov. 17.

The Cabinet's decision regard- ing the Locarno treaties.. cabled earlier, indicates that the Govern ment and President approve of the Locarno agreement and intend

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BRITISK LABOUR'S VIEWS,

London, Nov.17.

JAM AMINO JUT

THE CHINA MAIL.

STAFF TRIBUTE.

SUPREME COURT AND

| COMPERTZ.

YESTERDAY'S. PARSENTATIONAR

Yesterday afternoon to stát the Supreme Court assembled the Puisne Judge's Chamber, and presented Mr. Justice Camper with silver suiver which inscribed as follows!

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Presented to Ha Ho Mr. Justice Henry Hessey Told sou Gompertz, of the cation of his appointment as Chief Justice of the Federaled Malay States, by "the stuff of the Supreme Court of Hongkong a roken of the great respect and high esteem, in which he had By them

KOWLOON ITEMS.

ACTIVITIES OF THE

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NOISES

the Colonial Secretai Office

stating that the matter of Road also was receiving considera tian

Crackers and Rieshas

A letter was read from a corres- pondent suggesting certain areas in which the firing of crackers should be disallowed.

After a short discussion it was

AND RIGSHAS,

Included in the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee of agreed it would not be advisable the Kowloon Residents' Associato deal with this matter at the

présent time: tion were the following matters:

The letter also called attention

A latter was read from Mr. E. to the inferior type of riesha new Jack tendering his resignation as plying for hire and suggested Hon. Treasurer and as member of several improvements which would Committee, and the offer of Mr.be appreciated. J. M. Alves to take the accounts from Mr. Jack and to act as Hon Treasurer until the end of the year was accepted by the Committee with many thanks.

N

time but they would hot Ray, Far After some discussion the Hon. well. He personally hoped to meet Secretary was instructed to write him agam in Hongkong, mut lest to the Colonial Secretary asking

Kowloon Rieshas.

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Resignation of Mr. Hyde.

Mr. Hyde' said he was on the

SUBMARINES.

the merits and noise of these After a lengthy discussion on vehicles, a sub-committee was appointed to investigate the pre sent type of ricsha and make such recommendations as are deemed advisable in the circumstances; A letter was read from the also that reference to the noises ME, A. W... Ph, in making the Colonial Secretary directing the of ricahna be embodied in the Hon. to sign it on December 1. which prentation 10 Mr. Jisté atention of the Association to Secretary's reply to the letter of the Federal Premiers and the Gompertz said that he and noises in Kowloon of which he had the Colonial Secretary on noises Reichstag will certainly sanction.stat of the Hupreme Court dirt complaints and asking the Asso-in Kowloon and asking the assist

The Government is convinced to congratiate him on the hond viation afformglaze recommenda-ance of the Association in this that Locarno signifies the begin which he had attatried. They Wiations in the matter for considera-matter. Mr. Churchill announced thading of a new political era in him Copeland most happy tien of the Government. westlement has been reached with Europe.

On the contrary. the news-i Roumania and hoped agrenzent would be reached regarding the war papers do not enthase over the

18th inst. going Home on leave and must therefore tender his debts of Portugal, rece, alleviations" in the Rhineland,

Nationalist journus point out at Home Bunting Me Fit him kindly to advise the Com resignation: a hearty vote of that the Allied Notas do not men said, that they all thanked him for mittes of the nature of the noises thanks was on the proposal of the Yugo-sinviu in the next few months.

tion the régime in the Sarre re the kindness extended to them durcomplained of, so that the com-Chairman, accorded Mr. Hyde for gion. revision of the Rhinelanding the time they had worked under mittee might, as requested by thehis valued services while on the ugreement, of restrictions in Ger-him. No rafter what came bere Colonial Secretary recommend #Committee.. man civil aviation.

in or what difficulties they were line of action. fin, he courtially prreived and höfp-| led them. They, thanked him very:

The Hon. Secretary was further The Labour Party has decided for the gentlemanly way he instructed to draw the attention Comending of the Colonial Secretary to the to move an amendment to Mr.had treated den.

Chamberlain's Austen

Alr. Hill and that they ulf hoped present obsolete type of Kowloon Moran's, who have already admotion in favour of ratifying the greater hours would be ricsha of which the committee Locarno treaty at bo-morrow's bestowed upon him-(Chorïx.) had had complaint and an improve debate in the House of Commons. Mr. Bill then hunded! Mr. Justice trient in which would reduce street

The amendment sets forth that Gompertz the silver suiver, together poise. white agreeing to the ratification with a list of the subscribers.

Kowloon. Dispensary...". and expressing satisfaction at the Mr. M..Akbar,said he associate Di A letter from Messrs. A. S. impending entry of Germany into himself with all that Mr. Hill ha Watson & Co. Ltd. was read contends that animements of all the League of Nations and theid, hut having been is Lord-acknowledging the Hon. Secre-kinds should be reduced simul improvement of international re-ship's clerk for eight years he would tary's letter to them of the 15th no If submarines alone ars FRANCE'S PROBLEM. ations evinced at Locarno, the take that opportunity to tender his October and pointing out that to be abolished and the figures of House holds the opinion that the personal appreciation aid grateful arrangements already existed the Washington Couvention in re real test of the Treaty depends on)

ress for all the kindness which haiwhereby urgent requests for medi-garh to cupitol ships to remain un whether it is followed by dis-been shown him. Continning. Mrcines were promptly attended to changed, France would be berribly armament and regrets it does not said, had, at first, he had by this Dispensary at any time weakened, while the superiority of contain definite provision on that, subject.

little knowledge of the work m. In the opinion of the Committee, Britain and America would increus The House will farther be inquired; it needed a good knowledge and on support of Dr: Macgown, it considerably.

New York, November 17. vited to express the view that the English and a good memory.was decided to accept Messrs. Treaty should be followed by post-His Emrdship had helped him and Watson's present, procedure as

quite satisfactory, and the Hon. ↑ Commenting on die vuugestion fo tive steps to secure the adhesion, made it possible for him to accom-

Secretary was instructed to thankesh the submarine, the New of Russia to the League, and its plish his difficult ask. participation in European agree- dompertz had shown patience and Messrs Watson for their letter, or Word days as if the forbentance and a kind heart failed theme de auk this firm Bihare in carnest, they mast For forgiveness, Those constituted past the stindow of prepare to surrender their power of

ther Kowloon Dispensary a notice, blekais raing the Continenta Character Concrading, Mr Akbar, said he was dry, MF Jstice, Gumpertz waving the

vanced another $50,000,000 10 absorb the exchange stabilisation credit at present outstanding head the underwriting gymbiente,

to

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MOMENTOUS FINANCIAL..

DEBATE-

SOCIALISTS' DECISION.

(Reuters Servier.r

Pucis, November 17. The Socialist Party's decision not to contest the Clovernment's

· financial, proposals is important in. View of the opening in the Cham- ber of Deputies to-day el s mojentous financial debate

is expected to last at least month: and in which herculean efforts wilr be required to obtain even a n row majority for the Government's proposals, in both houses,

The Government's difficulties aro increased by the fact that this most controversial proposal must i be reted by December 8 when 2k milliards of Treasury Bonds fall due for repayment.

Having to funds to redeem the Bonds and in order to avoid resort ing inflation the Government proposes to suspend payment and give, holders other Bonds. in ex- change..

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LABOUR AND FASCIST BODIES.

ALLEGATIONS REFUTED.

(Router's Servics.).

London, Nov. 17.

Labour allegations that the Government is discriminating against Communists and favour- ing Fascisti, was vented in the House of Commons.

ments.

simple

SYRIAN PEACE.

OVERTURES BY FRENCH AUTHORITIES.

(Reuter's Service.)

Cairo, November 17. The Syrian newspaper "Alifboa” learns that peace negotiations have been opened by the French authorities with the Jebel Druse Sultan El Atrash.

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Sold: Azañés — Paris, November 178

Commenting on the campaign of the British newspapera for the abolition of subamrines “L'Oeuvrę?^

powers,

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He viskitmu anthudam 1. j The Herald Tyung *way" th‡ hival warfare developeɓent is not

Colony but whs • glad of his 4 letter wasted from the inte uncertain stage, tó permit motion. His good wishes won Dairy Farm Ige & Cold Storage weak nations or any nation situated go with him and his memory would Cp conveying an expression of us is the United States, discard be kept in the warmest corner of gratitude from its Directors for submarines, which some experts | his heart. Be wished His Lordship the help rendered the Dairy Farm think will become more ad more and Mrs. Gompertz great happiness. Co. by the Kowtoon Residents" important type of fighting, klip în health and prosperity in their new Association during the strike all navies. sphere (Cheers.)

CORDIAL CO-OPERATION.

Mr. Tstice Compertz, raplying safe that he thanked the st the Supreme Court from the bottem of this heart for their great kindness. They had worked together for many years, and they had given him their |AMERICA'S SHIPPING di coperation: They

NO SUBSIDY · NEXT YEAR,

(Reuter's Service.)

were a cosmopolitan body, and they were excellent staff. He had been with them from 17 to 18 year and they had done splendid work

period. in respect of solunteer Justance for the Kowloon,

the Dairy Farmoloon Branch, After brief review from the thatructed to write to the Dairy Chair, the Hon. Secretary was

Farm Co thanking them for their kind appreciation of the work of the Association in this connection,

Cycle Riding By Youth,"

a reply to the Association's leap of 16th October a letter was and from the Captain Super intendent of Police, stating that.

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Washington, November 17 MT!

Secretary of the Navy states that the Navy Depart appropriations,tinue the u merit expects it ask Congress Jor

thorised construction programme of three thousand ton sitemirince of the V type. two of which have atrendy been launched and two are constructing. Three are authorised.

He was gind to see Mr. Soffad and he was making representations to death is announced of Brigadier-

London, November 17. The Mr. Silva, tut past members of the Magistrate to increase the General Robert "Mare John-

Continuing, he penalty forzzeekles cycle riding the stiff present,

New York. November 17.said that he hoped that he was not by youths th Kowloon as the usual son who served with the Shanghai Volunteer Corpa It is understood. President bidding them good-bye, as he hoped fine of sadi, pot appear a suff-in 1920-Reuter. Brigadier- Coolidge does not intend to re- to meat them, again, On his way, clent deterrent.The committee RM. Johnson, C.MG, D.S.@., commend a shipping subsidy in his home he might go via Hongkong. accorded" "It's approval of this was born November 4, 1878. He annual message to Congress which or he might meet some of them in action by the Captain Super-served in China during the Boxer el he proposes to transmit in writing. England and some might visit the intendent for which the Hon. Rebellion in 1900 and in the Great Malay States. He would be glad Secretary was instructed to thank War from beginning to end retire to meet any of them without or with him.

Mri J. H: Thomas asked for an FRANCE'S FINANCES. them to give him notice, because explanation of the action of the

Director of Prosecutions in the! case of four National Fascisti who were recently bound over for forcibly taking possession of a Labour.newspaper "ven."..

(Reuter's Service.)

Paris. November 17. The Socialist Party by 36 votes to 12 has decided not to contest

Mr Thomas declared the action the would destroy public confidence in the Government's financial pro- the impartial administration of '. Justice

D. Hogg, in reply, said the Director of Public Prosecutions

Chamber.

notice. He would, however, like Numbering of Houses;

A potice, dated 19th October, in his world would probably take him reply to the Association's letter of

•on cirenit Comelading, he 16th October was received from he would thank them for Ms the Colonial Secretary's Office Compertz as well. She had bored stating that the matter of hum

pering houses-in-Nathan Road Was") to He present, but she was visiting her son, who was in hospital, and

"“considerat langu" » it was the qst day our whical with

would be with him for home time.

F COL Bandes poils

14 notice, dated October 20, in Mr. Suffed said that he was sure reply to the Association's latter of he was voicing the sentiments of 16th Ctober, was received from all present, when he id that he T

wis of the opinion that the evid. Halifax, N.S., November 17 hoped at Mr. and Mrs

ence was not sufficient to support

a charge of tarceny.

Sir Douglas was satisfied that that view was right.

No political pressure of any kind had been put on the Public Prosecutor, as was the case of the prosecution of Mr. Campbell of the "Workers' Weekly" a year ago when the then Attorney-General, on behalf of the Cabinet, instruct ed the Public Prosecutor,

JANG

London, November

Foreign Office, denies `ancial slight was put

Rakovsky inasmuch as he he

estatus of a Charge đi mpol»tänkt of an Ambassador.

the

Nine of the crew of the American, Clompertz's son would have coastguard vessel "Morill" were speedy recovery. drowned near Shelburne owing to A group photograph of Mr. a small boat capsizing in a heavy Justice Gompertz and the staff wus squall-Reuter's American Ser- taken vicer

VERINESH FUNCTION.

A lifting was given by a number London, November 17-Beary of Chinesa merchants yesterday to buying from New York, speculative Mr. Gompertz at which sixty per buying here and the reduction of sons were present, including the rubber stocks in London to 4,500 tivelye guests, among them Siz tons are responsible for the rise of Henry Gollan...Bir Henry Pollock rubber in Mincing Lane and others The Hon. Mr. Chaw yesterday to 54 pence a pound and Shomson resided, and in a short

three petoe u pound weich expressed the fee For all forward qüotaiona, + Much gret of the Chinées, commanity

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ing from active service in 1929 He was member of the Royal St George's 'Golf Club.1"

No minority in u free country bas over yet coefced the whole munityThePridder Märtster/-

M. Birdwin & revende in Farlin ment is a rebuke to her shallow cynicism that sees in politics nothing but a game, Ben Spook, M.F.

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