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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1926.

SIGNOR MARCONI. COMMON BONDS.

IDEALS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH:

REMARKABLE MARRIAGE

CONDITION.

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ANNULMENT PROCEEDINGS.

Rome, Nov. 24.

THE CHINA MAIL."

SUNNING RAILWAY. DIPLOMATIC IMPASSE tions which have been proceeding

GOVT. TO TAKE HAND ÎN CONTROLT

BIG INCREASE IN FARES.,

THE TREATY WHICH CHINA

DENOUNCES..

The Brussels correspondent of "The Times" writes:—

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"for the past six months, I cannot i share the optimism' which prevails in Belgian official circles. Placing words on one side and turning re- solutly towards facta, I am "com. EMPIRE'S IMMENSE RESOURCES

pelled to state that in spite of the most conciliatory spirit, which has In 1863 a Treaty of Friendship led us after many concessions, to Rugby Nov. 24. From Our Own Correspondent.)

Band Commerce was concluded ho- offer to Belgium a modus viventi It is learned that the Sacred Rota The publication of a complete Pakkai, Kongmoon, Nov. 23. tween Belgium and China. The on conditions considerably sasier la examining the case for annul review of the work of the Imperial

The Construction Department of Trenty is renewable every ten years than those which

Chinese publie ment of the marriage of Signor Conference is the occasion for the Government had intimated that and, by the terms of its 48th article, opinion demands and which can Marconi and his wife whose'muidon | Farther newspaper comment. The three delegates have been appoint-can only be denounced by Beigium. hardly be termed unacceptable, we name is Beatrice. O'Brien Thefalt meaning of the detetom I to perve, with two shareholders, The 1863 Treaty replaced that are faced to-day with a categorical alleged nullity consists, o71", & eon-slowly being realised, and although on the management of the Sunning et 1858. It contained clauses addi-refusal which simply brings dition said to have been agreed to no innovations, are recorded in the Railway.

tional to those relating to the pro-back to our starting point, by the couple prior to the wedding document, which registers the facts Shareholders. called a meeting at tection of the Belgian missions. The It will be seen, therefore, that that they could separate whenever of inter-Imperial relations, as the the company's head office in Sung Treaty accords to Belgium extra-ere is small hope of an agreement they wished:

Conference Hees "thom, its clearning clty and a resolution was territorial privileges' and the right being reached between now According to the canon laws, the recognition of growth and develop passed to enter a protest against to establish consular tribunals. Ir October 27. It may be added; that * Catholic Church.ccnsiders the mar- ment ne essence of the Imperia the Gavernment sharing in the regulates the question of tariffs, the Belgian Government has kept

ridge indissoluble, and such a con-connection is warmly welcomed.

management.

The Treaty is of the type known the British, French, Italian, "Japan- dition aullines the marriage.

The Times" says the best evi The bitter strike of employees of jus "unequal," as are all the treaties use, and American Governments in-. The Diocesan Court nt West- dence of success of the Conference, the Railway had been settled and concluded by China, with foreign formed of the progress of the con- minster has already annulled the conducted throughout in a spirit of the men's demands complied, with. Powers. The Chinese now contend Versations. marriage.---Reuter,

complete friendliness, is that g One result has been a big in-that all such treaties should have its various members are satisfled,crease in fares. For the very short bilateral character. The Hon. Senator Guglielmo "Something new has evidently hag journey from Kongmoun te Sanwal At the Tariff Conference, as at Marconi, St. E.D., was born at[pened. This new thing is in the charges are now:-1st class the extra-territorial conference, Bologna, his mother being antangible and unfettereil, just as the $1.20; 2nd elasa: 60 cents; 3rd class Belgian support was always lent to Irishwoman. Senator Marcont de Empire, itself, and its parts are 30 cents.

the brandest possible, solutions. velorgd wireless telegraphy. by unfettered by precetent and aruj-

Belgium declared hersgif ready to which, the first trans-oceanic mes-free to meet what the future may

renounee the system by which only Lange was sent in 1992. He receiv-jbring. A new thing is perhaps the

Fone signatory possessed the right et ha Nobel prize for Physics in sense of greater and more effective LOST IN THE POST. e denunciation, but the Chinese-

unity in such Freedom."

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BRITISH AWARD.

SWEDISH ARCHITECT

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HONOURED.

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The "Times" refers to the full examination of Empire material re- [GP.O. REPUDIATES CLAIM FOR night. It grants advantages or

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COMPENSATION.

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Shadows Before

NOTICE

Closing hours for December 1926:

and

W

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE "MA,

Entertainments November 25-Queen's Theatre, "The Sea Beast,"

Noyember 25-World" Theatre:) "Don't Doubt Your Husband."

November 25-Star, Theatre; Song of Love."

dance for St. Andrew's Bull City November 26-Last practice Hall, from 5 to 7 pm

November 30---St. Andrew's Ball;;

H.K. Philharmonic Society

DATE

pre-

agreement in the choice of its re- the most primitive to the most arti. Against the General Pest Office for on tarifs and on extra-territoriality I round boat for the G. M. Young belt,

cipient. He added that by univercial."

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30%., the value of the dress.

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has been finished.

The

Belgian Treaty contains other clauses than that according this

wures and the means for their

guarantees in the matter of tarifs.. development and proceeds, "The

TOP of extra-territoriality which ground is cleared of political doubts

might perhaps be replaced by A small cardboard box containing others, but which, in the opinion about the nature of the Empire ank

new opportunity is given to sent by an Englishwoman to Honx be suppressed purely and simply a cotipi voile dress was recently of the Belgian Government cannot Corward in co-operation, as General Keng. She took the precaution, says without placing Belgium in a posi-City Hall. 9.30 p.m.. Rugby, Nov. 24. chitecture was presented by the of the Empire as it is, which is the pucket. paying in all for postage tion to other Powere having in

The Royal Gold Medal for Arlertzog insists. The radisevery the "Weekly Despatch," to registortion of flagrant inferiority in rel December 10, 11, 13, 17, 18-The

of Wales to the dis distinguishing feature of the Con-

Put registration 25. 0%d. In de terests in China. tinguished Swedish architect,ference, connotes a fresh realization|

sents" "The Pirates of Penzance" Professor Ragnar Osberg, at al of the immense and varied material urse the "package" was deliver-

Belgium, an the Foreign Minister. at the Theatre Royal, 9:15 p.m.. ed to the addressee, who, bn unty- dinner last night of the Royal resources of the united community in the string and removing the M. Vandervelle, anted last August, Matinee on December 15 at 450 Institute of British Architects, that is at work in every" cantine wrapping. paper, discovered that the elude a new and not "unequal"]

arks nothing better than to con- says British Wireless message, and every climate, within reach of

volle dress had been remover end

Sports. The Prince said it was the high-every kind of mow material and

trenty. It will only be possible to November 27-Sixth Race Mees- est honour which Britain could with an opportunity to use it for route, and all she received was the

de this, however, when Chinu. pos-ing of the Hong Kong Jockey Club,j empty box. bestow for architecture, and there the benefit of the vast population,

The sender entered a

sesses a stable elaim

Government and | Happy Valley, had never been a more complete with a quge of requirements from i

when the work of the Conference December 4-Theatre Royal 15-

between Able Seaman Ewin (holder) and Stoker Norman, Mor ris.

Auctions. November 29-Office furniture & fittings, Rusao-Asiatic Bank. 11 am.

November goods, at Mesars, Lammert Bron.' 27--Miscellaneous

Sales Room, 11 am. European Y.M.CA. (Kowloon).

Miscellaneous. November 26-Ladies' Night at the Kowloon Y M.C.A

November 25-Opening debate off

European Y.M.CA. (Kowloon). Society's lecture on "Dharma,”

25 Theosophical

the conclusion of a new treaty,, a Duddell Street, 6 p.m. modus vivendi might be found. November 26-Farewell dinner to Belgium would be prepared to ac-Rear-Admiral A. J. B. Stirling, R.N. cept such modus vivendi on con- at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, dition that the clauses of the 18058 p.m. Treaty with the exception of November 26-Farewell presenta- The P. & Q.8. "Karmala" left Article 46 and of any modifications tion to the Rev. G. E. Arrowsmith,. Shanghai for this port on November which, might arise from the recent from the St. Andrew's Church. 23 at 4 p.m. and is duo here to-mendations of the Conference on Young Mon's Association. Cairo, October 29,-Parallel morrow at about 6 a.m.

tariffs and extra-territoriality) with the famous. Scopes evolution The C.PS, R.M.S. "Empress of should remain in force until the ense in America a cave is at present Russia" is due at Vancouver on conclusion of a new treaty. profoundly interesting Egypt in November 29,

The Belgian Government points out that, since Belgium and China have both adhered to the principle

Hague Court, the question is aus ceptible of being referred to this body. It has informed the Peking Government of its intentions in this direction, hur has received no re-

COMMON INTERESTS,

EGYPT WELCOMES BRITISH SUPPORT:

sil censent, Professor Ostherg's) The "Manchester Guardian," dis-her surprise, she received a reply

Chinese Obduracy. masterpiece the new Town Hall cussing the purposes of the British from the Post Office repudiating in Stockholm--was one of the Commonwealth of Nations, now on the chim on the ground that the The Chinese Government has greatest buildings ever produced a more solid basis than ever, dewcle of the package had not been taken no notice of Belgian protests, by human genius

elares they inclüde

some of the lost and therefore the benefit of in spite of the fact that these have highest which can be aimed at by registration could not be claimed left room for an adjustment, if not On Inquiry at the General Post the abrogation, of the clause re- any association, of men or nations. It is a neurly perfect guarantee office on Oct. 23 it was stated that, plative to extra-territoriality. peace. It inconceivable that any while registration under the regu- denunciation by China of the Treaty of these associated peoples should lation entitled the sender to a sum of 1865 dates back to April 16. The Bevin dream of war with any other not exceeding 2 in compensatie Chinese Government refuses to take Rugby: Nov, 24. of them. It is no less incredible if the package was entirely lost," into account the juridical basis of Replying to a question regarding that it should serve as an instru-jino payment could be made if any the Belgian objection and the f the policy of the British Government "of aggression. The very part of the package reached itsTreaty, in consequence. appears the Literary and Debating Society,

It was pointed out certain to lapse automatically ment in Egypt, the Foreign Secre- ground of the association is friend-destination. fary, Sir Austen Chamberlain, said ship, community of feeling, and that the package could have been October 27. The Chinese Govern November

in community of blood, language, and insured, and then any loss would ment has admitted that, pending Bhip was unchanged noticed with pleasure a reference Herature-British Wireless Ser-have been made good.

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to Anglo-Egyptian relations in the

vice.

speech from the Throne at the open- | -

ings of the Egyptian Parliament lust

week, in which it was declared that TRIAL FOR HERESY.

the support of the British Govern. ment was assured for a policy of friendship and co-operation in the common interests of the two coun- uries.British Wireless Service.

FIRM STAND.

THE UNITED STATES AND

MEXICO.

HIGHER CRITICISM AND ISLAM.

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS,

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or

the form of proceedings against The M. Ves.s. "Agra" (Swedish Professer Taha Hussien, who is Blast Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Antwerp accused of defaming Islam in the on October 23 and is due here of compulsory arbitration by the course of a Wook on pre-Islamic or about November 80-

The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of and Asia arrive at Yokohama on

November 23 at 3 p.m. left Yoko

due at Hong Kong on December 1. hama yesterday at 10 a.m. and is

Washington,.. Nov, 24..

poetry, in which it is contended Following the State Department's that portions of the Koran publication of hitherto secret cor-Islamic traditions are incapable of respondence with the Mexican Gov-literal acceptation. erament as regards the application The outstanding principle which of the land laws to the United the trial will decide is whether the States oil and mining interests, Egyptian constitution, which allows is rumoured the United States in freedom of conscience, tolerates the "tends to take a very firm stand, equivalent of what is termed In possibly even withdrawing its Am Christian countries higher criticiem. bassador-Reuter's American Ser-Times of Ceylon."

vice.

TWENTY DEATHS.

RAINS CAUSE FATAL LANDSLIDE

Nice, Nov. 24. It is believed that twenty fatali ties occurred in a landslide at Roquebilliere as a result of torren tial rains. A score of houses were swallowed up.-Reuter.

Nice, Nov. 24. The number of victims in the

given an twenty-five. Reuter.

FILIP TO PRICES.

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COTTON BAGS REPLACE JUTE,

BIG BOOTY.

Several thousand dollars' worth of jewellery and cash were stolen by a gang of armed robbers who raided a Chinese house at 831 Park. Road, Shanghai, on November 11. The exact amount stoler has not yet been estimated.

Four men took part in the rald, and only one carried a pistol. They hold up the occupante and broko box containing valuable

open a

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SHIPS IN PORT..

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aponse.

Mr. Wang King-ky, the Chinese Minister in Brussels, in an address delivered on the. 15th anniversary of the proclamation of the Chinese Republic, made the following refer- ence to the dispute in. In spite of the laborious negotia.

At 9 a.m. to-day the following numbers of Vessels were port

British American Norwegian German Panar

Japanese Chinese Dutch Portuguese French

Total

26

16

landslide at Roquebilllere is now silver: Another gang raided 898

Sinza Road early on November 12: and stole jewellery worth $200. The Secretary of State' may or

Another gang raided 1081 Ward dain (as he has just done) that Road and stole $15 and three men the offcial spelling of Hongkong robbed a house off Nanking Road should be "Hong Kong," but this, and stole $28.

Bays the "Mercantile Guardian," will not alter the almost universal. custom of spelling it in one word. Norfolk, Virginia, November If we are to be offleis! and co- manufacturers of fertiliser and cot-24. Two giant seaplanes have sistent, let us also write Shang ton seed products have inaugurated left on a non-stop 2,200 mile Hai, Telen Tain, Kow Loon, Pe a nation-wide movement to use cot-flight to Colon.-Reuter's Ameri- King, etc. and we might add Yang ton bugs instead of jute for half can Service.

New York, Nov. 14.

Some of the leading Southern

of their products in order to assist the prices of cotton.-Reutor's American Service.

MINE DISASTER.

Taze Klang.

Hearing of a "petition for Mr. Milos Lampson, the newly divorce in the case of Mrs. Rose appointed. Minister" to Peking in Toledo, against Herman Toledo on succession to Sir Ronald Macleay, the grounds of extreme cruelty left for the East on October 22. A opened in the U. 8, Court for China, brother of Lady Ruthven, Mr. Coleman, Alberts, Nov. 24, Shanghai, on November 16, when Lampson is well over six feet tall, Ten miners were entombed the plaintiff, represented by Mr. and a big genial man who makes after an explosion in McGillivray Sidney Moss, asked for alimony friends wherever he goes. He has coal mine.

pendene lite. The defendant, who bean accompanied, it is understood, Two were killed, and there is was unrepresented, expressed by Mrs. Lampson (a daughter of no hope of saving the remainder wish to contest the action and Mr. Dame Jassie Phipps, well known la owing to further explosions ren- Leonard Husar, was named to act connection with the LCC., and v dering rescue work impossible.for him. The hearing was ad- pioneer woman municipal worker) Reuter's American Service, journed for a week. --

and their children.

November 26-Watsoniana meet at dinner In Hong Kong Hotel in honour of Dr. John Alison, late. headmaster of George Watson's Col- lege,

November 27-First ramble "un- der the auspices of the Camera Club[" (Y.M.C.A.)

November 28-Annual Church F. rade of the Scottish Company, HK.D., at Union Church.

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December 5-Forty-third Fresco Fête of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the compound of the Catholic Cathedral, 8:30- 11.30 p.m.

December 7--Fred lecture at Old Chamber of Commerce room, City Hall, by Mr. John Randall Dunn. C.S.B. of Boston, U.S.A., 6.45 p.m.

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