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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1926,

LEAGUE COUNCIL.

DEBTS WRANGLE.

NEW FRENCH PROPOSAL FOR OPINIONS ON CANCELLATION

COMMITTEE.

SEARCH FOR A FORMULA.

London. Aug. 31.

Sir Austen Chamberlain has

departed for Geneva to attend the Council on September 2 and the Assembly on September 6.

SUGGESTION.

U.S. PRESS DIVIDED.

BALKAN PACT,

DESIRE TO SAFEGUARD PEACE.

BULGARIAN POLICY.

THE CHINA MAIL.

IS YOUR RENT UP?

H.K.S.P.C.A.

• INSPECTORS' REPORT FOR

AUGUST...

INTERESTING FIGURES.

(Castinued from Page (1.)

very little refer to the Chinese! tenants or those living in Chinese|- Aate and I may be excused in add- ing to the above the view from New York, Aug. 31"

Soft, August 31.

another angle.

Some very interesting figures are The Bulgarian Note replyleg to There are Mr. Newton Baker's debt cancella Sayfa is most conciliatory. Item district near the Bowrington Canal tors of the Hongkong Society for

The Republican papers deplore

many newly built shown in the combined report of Greece, Roumania, tion suggestions.

and Jugo houses or flats empty in the eastern the inspectional work of the Inspec The Now York Tribune says phasises a desire to safeguard the and yet those living near there for the Prevention of Cruelty to that the suggestion is inoppor- peace of the Balkans. The Bul- the past few years or more are Animals during the past month tune. and will merely lead to misaria Government le doing its subject to increase of rent although which reads:-

utmost to check Comitadji activ- the reat' they are paying is high;

Transport. conception and confusion.

The New York Times, however, ramiacations outside Bulgaria. It cases es high as or higher than the Poultry on trucks and lorries,

ties, which it declares have wide enough for that district and in some Poultry, crates. a French, amendnient to in supporting Mr. Baker's article, urges the co-operation of all four rent for the new Hats. I puid 322 ods Article II of the scheme approved cites Mr. Andrew Mellon as say: countries in tafa connection, and rent for my at in 1918 and in Poultry in junks and ferriss, last May as regards the reing: "A prosperous Europe would ally declares" is readiness to year or two it was raised to $25 election of non-permanent meme worth far more in dollars to submit the question to the League and oa necians of the rent restric-Poultry by rail, crates and burs of the Council

The amendment is mainly the United States than any possi-¡ gf Nations, whose recommendation it was, not raised until July oil

ble return from war debta,'

At Geneva the League Con- mittee appointed to consider the future composition of the Coune!!! discussed at great length yester clay

signed to plaente Spain.

"Lord Cecil said that Great Bri- The New York, World expresses rain was satisfied in May with the the opinion that sooner or later Mr. Baker's argument will-pre- scheme, but would agree to nail. It adds that it would be workable plan: therefore. he:

rush to predict a mutual cancella. favoured the French amendment, tion of debts, but a revision of the which assured the re-eligibility of

present agreements is certain in non-permanent members, But.

the near future.--Renter. as the wording could be variously interpreted he (Lord Cecil) pro- posed that the amendment he r ferred to the Drafting Com mille.

|

Coolidge Unmoved.

Paul Smith's, Aug. 31. Although President Coolidge, it

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15 per cent, making $28.75 and Pigs in junks nos I received notice of another Pigs by rail increase to $32. The decontrol Cattle in junks of rent has given landlords oppos. Cattle ashore tunities, to put the screw on the Sheep and goats in junks tenants. They appear to have an Sheep and goats ashore unwritten agreement between them-Dogs by rail selves putting up tent of their Cats by rail

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Linns it promises to preopt.-Reuter.inst year when it was increased y Pigs on trucks and in baskets

POLAR HERO.

WORK FOR THE NORGE PILOT.

IN U.S.A. AND JAPAN.

Rone, Aug. 31. is reported, has not read Mr. (General Nobile who was the pilon This proposal was adopted... Newton Baker's article in commer- of the Norge on the Pothr expedi- The French amendment pro-tion with the war debts, the Preston, in un interview, said, that he vides that i retiring member can sident's opinion, it is stated, had accepted an invitation from the only be re-eligible by a two-thirds favours no change in the United | United States to supervise for some majority of either the Council or States war debts policy.

| months the work of the American the Assembly. In any case.th President Coolidge does not an.¡ Acronaŭtient establishment, and mumber of members.clorted shur ticipate that the Senate will re-thereafter he was going to Japan nol exceed one-third of the Chud; verse its decision, regarding the on a similar errund-Reuter. number of non-permanent ment- World Court.—Renter.

beps.

The French amendment is ap parently the Result of recent pour- parlers het weeet Great Britain.. France, and Germany.

The Drafting Committee to-day found the uusk of finding a for- muin to satisfy all parties. N first Reuter,"

Temporary Arrangement.

| occupied houses Knowing that those Goats by rail

iving in one house for many years Armadillo by rail will not care to move away, just for Terrapins by rail, basket

a matter of $3:$5 rise although Cats for sale in market,

they lus could be gat for the samel Taipo

fer a little less amount as many logs for sale in market,

tenants could ill-afford to ince the Taipo henvy expenses of elie hire and Cows for sale in market, Putting on new fittings such as Taipo cubicle, electric wing: etc.. not Monkeys to say of the inconvenience of re- moval

Poultry, crates The new "condition" of the Hong- Pixs kong Beytrie, Co. of charging de-Cuttle posits of $5 pr very nearly $5 for Sheep and goats! ench light against now consumers Cages of birds .... fofd alm old consumers who moved inge

Imports.

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SPAIN'S DEMAND.

HEROIC SAILORS.

RUSSIA DEMANDS TO BE CONSULTED.

from one place to another is n fur-Cats ther hardship on the poor house-Frogs, baskets holders Deposits are to

guard

Exports,

130

DETAILS OF RUSSIAN DISASTER.

Moscow, August 1

saved themselves.

OFFICIAL INTIMATION,

nguinst possible hat debts and the Pigs interest of the company will be well Cattle Moscow, August 31.

guarded if such amounts be equal Sheep and goats With reference to Spain's de. the approximate: cost of three Peacocks reaty of Algeciras, to which Rus average consumer uses about 50 Monkeys round for reconsideration of the mooths current consumed. Thenges of birds

the Soviet Government will not remonth and a deposit of any $2 per Markets The sla is a signatory, it is stated that vents worth of currem per light per

made without the consent of Rus-mum deposit of any $10. The com- Dogs home

any amendments thereto flight would be ample, with a mini-Birdshops

pany is in a very flourishing state Railway statinas and there is no reason to be so landing places hard on the consumers,

Poultry depots Cattle depota Dealers shops

jo 300 passengers well aboard,at Geneva. Aug. 31. The Drafting Sab-Committee from the port saved 245, while many the time of the dienster. Lifeboats after a protracted discussion of others the French amendment to Lord majority of the passengers are in Cecil's scheme for the re-eligibi-hathants of Kronstad, who were cognise Hity of non-permanent members of turning with their families after the Council agreed to a tercer spending Sunday in eniggrad, Renter. ary arrangement whereby non-The heroisp of the sailors, many of permanent members will be ex-whom perished, prevented the boil- ceptionally admitted to the Coun-jers from exploding and saved many cil of the League at the forthcom-women and children. Panic was ing election, but at subsequent prevented by the lowring of the selections re-eligibility will only be Burevestnik bouts. The captain's.. applicable on the expiration of twife and children were sleep in a member's term of office and not lacked enbin, the key of which was at the beginning of his tenure, [kept by thecaptain, who perished.---.

In other respects Lord Cecil's Reuter scheme holds grod with slight, modifications, Reuter.

Germany Alone,

Geneva, Later,

The outcome of yesterday's dis- cussions is that Germany alone will! be admitted to a permanent seat on the Council with nine non-permion- ! ent members.

It is noteworthy (le Poland) waived her claim for simultaneousį -election with Germany.

Spain's attitude has hitherto been unchanged.

At present there is no unprospect of Tangier being discussed at Geneva-Reuter,

'QUAKE SHOCK.

GREAT DAMAGE IN AZORES.

London, August 31.

FOR COOLIDGE.

PHILIPPINES PLEBISCITE

BILL.

Manila, August 31. The House of Representatives has repassed the Bill to hold a nation- wide plebiscite on the Independence Eil already re-passed by the Senate and vetoed twice by Governor- General Webd.

NAVAL RELIEFS.

THREE CRUISERS DUE IN OCTOBER

The Tramway Co. n also, help by running a continuous service of ears from the Post Office to Quarryj Bay or North Point throughout the year, to serve the houses in these parts of the island, Instead of for

summer

101

Visits.

5.

90

61

60

Pig pens, Yaumati

Miscellaneous. morant cruelty, cases

rected... Marketa watched, times

"London, Sept. 1. Three cruisers, the Carysiort: the Castor and Dartmouth, are due on would-be tenants of those China station at the end of Octo" empty houses at North Point and Eer with reliefs.

Whitfield think twice before mov-

a few hours only and that during Ferries watched, times-

evenings. Many

Cautions given.. many

Cases, investigated on

ports received.

COT-

I

re-

Submarine L27 will simultaneous-ing down there as it is very incon Dogs received during August ly arrive in Hongkong, to replace venient to change cara at Causeway

Dogs claimed submarine L9.-Reuter,

Bay when coming to town with the Dogs sold.... additional charges as

Dogs destroyed compared with those living at Race Course Pogs died and Kennedy Town. There is no actual loss to the company to main- tain such a service throughout the year as the opening up of that part of the land simply repay them for what tile inconvenience or drop of receipts at the beginning.

SMYRNA PLOT.

DEATH SENTENCE FOR A TURK.

Constantinople, Aug. 1 The Independence Tribunal has sentenced Abdul-Kadir to death in It will now be sent to President connection with the recent Smyrna Coolidge, who must approve or dis- plot, and be will be hanged approve, in six months. It is ex-to-night-Reuter. pected locally that President Coolidge will disapprove.-Reuter.

ANY GOOD."

Reuter is informed that a severe POSER. FOR BRITISH FOREIGN

earthquake has occurred in th.

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DANCERS ARRIVE.

DENISHHAWN COMPANY IN

"HONGKONG.

A commission was set ap to en- quire lato the bathing facilities of

Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCEN IN THE "MAIL,**

Entertainments.

#

Theatre:

September 1-Sta Tom Mix in "The Deadwood Coach.") September 1-World. Theatre:/

Can Explain."

September 14-Ruth St. Dennis, Ted. Shawn and the Dennishawn Dancers will appear at the Queen's Theatre, 9.30 p.m.

September Queen's Theatre: the Colony. Why not set up an-Viola Dana in "In Search of a other emmission to go into the Thrill" high cost of living in the Colony which includes high rent and the high charges for the services of the many public utility companies transport, lighting, &c. All these companies are very prosperouss and paying dividends to their share holders and accumulating big re serves are not the only requisites CHAT WITH MR. STROK,

September 2-Benent Concert ni of such concerns. The publie who Royal Naval, Theatre in aid of the patronise them and contribute toate B.O.M.S. Jacoba dependants. This morning Miss Ruth St. their prosperity should be taken In the House of Commons, reply-Denis, Mr. Ted Shawn" and the into ecneideration and their charges the Alice and Aliated Hospital

September 20-Concert in Aid of ing to Mr. H. Locker, who urged Denishawn Dancers arrived in should be reduced as their profits the Foreign Ofee

September 24-Promenade Con- to see that Hongkong on the French mail ss. are increased year by 'year. jadequate steps are taken to protect "Angers."

cert by the H.K.V.D.C. Infantry Co., It is reported from the Azores British subjects in Hankow in case In a chat with Mr. A. Strok, 'thebers on the Legislative Council willHeadquarters.

Perhaps the two Chinese mem-on the Parade Ground at Corps that six persons were killed and hostilities reaching there; and "China Mail" learned something table a few pointed questions with many injured on Payal Island in the also at Canton, Mr. Lecter Lampson about the activities of these won-reference to the above for the bene- earthquake, which aused great said the Government were watching.derful artistes after their last visit fit of the greatest number. damage in the capital. Horta and events in China most carefully. te this Colony. throughout the country.

enaking"

considerable

Azores, damage to the town of Faya).

No details are to band, so far.— Reuter.

Panic Among Populace.

Lisbon, Aug. 31,

OFFICE.

London, August 31.

Mr. Looker asked Was it any Cracks appeared in the streets good watching events in Chine from and a number of houses collapsed, here, when British subjects were The terrar-stricken population is endangered." camping in the Squares-Reuter · To this there

British Safe.

London, Aug. 31. The Western Union Cable Com- pany, London, learns that all Britishį subjects are safe.

"The shock was also felt ut! Livramento, near Pouta Delagada. but no damage was caused Reuter...

Reuter.

{

was no reply.

FENG AT URGA.

PEKING REPORTS & MOTOR RIDE. 50. Futalities.

Lisbon, Aug. 31.

Peking. August 31. The Governor at Horta cables It appears that Feng Yu-hatang, that 50 have been killed in the from Verkneudinsk, proceeded up earthquake.

the river Sehenga to the main road, The Government has ordered after which he motored and arrived cruiser to proceed to Fayal to in Urgn on August 29.-Reuter. render desistance.-Router.

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FRENCH ACES.

OUT TO BREAK NEW RECORDS.

"

ATLANTIC FLEET.

DOMINION PREMIERS TO VISIT IT.

The popular manager spoke feel ply of the tremendous reception they met with daring their six months, stay in India,

They played three seasons in Singapore where they won very

Yours faithfully,

Hongkong, September 1..

JOANA.

Sports.

September 4-Second.

Aquatic

Fete of the Victoria Recreation Club.

October 9-Fourth race meating of the Hongkong Jockey Club at Happy Valley.

Meetings.

September 3-Meeting of credi- ters of the Hongkung Development

high praise. Then they went down MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. Fuikling & Savings Society, Ltd..

Java where they appeared for Thirty nights. That season was alsò deemed a great success.

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at City Hall, & p.m.

-September" 3-Meeting of sub-) The E&A. 5.8. "St. Albans left) Sydney for this port on August 14 acribers to the Fanling Hunt at the

It is from Java that the company at a.m. with the outward Australian Jockey Club Rooms, Hongkong Club has come here and then they go on Mails, and fe due here on Septen Annexe

c Manila.

They appear to-night at 9.30 at

ber 6,

September 6-Annual meeting of the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Strok The CPS, RL. Tmpress of local Hockey Club in Volunteer Ruesta" left Vancouver for Hong-Headquarters' lecture room, 6.30 effects which were being put up kong, via Japan Ports and Shan. Miscellaneous.

spoke about the special lighting

there for the Hongkong perform hal, on August 19 and is due here ancès. A new programme will be on September 6. presented to-night and the pro- gramme will be changed each night. On Saturday, the last night of the four, a special, Chinese ballet will be staged. This piece was (shown on the first night et Sinx pore and won the highest prais

It is not often that Hongkongites have an opportunity to see dancers

For parrying 11 passengers in excess, a native boatman was fined $10 at the Marine Court this morning,

September 2. 3. 4.To Trai Church will hold a bazaar and fete at the Church, Bonham Road, la aid of new building fund.

SWATOW NOT CLOSED.

From the Naval authorities, the of such merit. Mr. Strok and hig AnBsistant tally clerk on "China Mail" learns that the port company are already known here board the ss. "Taistoma" was of Swatow has not been closed by and Press tributes from all over fined $1,500, or six months' hard the Chinese Marttime Customs as the world have spoken of their de-labour, for possession of 15 taels threatened.

Paris, August 31.

Rugby, August 31. The airmen, Challe and Weizer, ero Arrangements are being made for renowing thoir attempt to break the the Dominion Premiers coming to served reputation. record in flying in a straight Hac. Britain for the Imperial Conference They hopped off this morning in the to visit the Atlantic Fleet at sea on direction of the Persian Gulf October 30-British Wireless Se Havas

Vice.

of non-Government prepared Presumably the trouble over

The Denishawn company leaves opium. In another case a fisher- the B.A.T. cargo has been settled. on Sunday by the "President Grant man was fined $200, or two The Douglas Co.'s Haining so that there is no possibility of the months hard labour, for posses-called at Swatow on her way here stay being extended.

slon of two-taels of opium.

yesterday

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