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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1926,

CAPITAL TAX.

CANTON LEVIES. FEE ON BUSINESS.

COAL PEACE.

MORE THAN A NAMË.

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Pajal

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BONBONS

THE

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REGULAR AND FAST FREIGHT AND

"PASSENGER SERVICES |

LONDON SERVICE.

LICENSING SCALE:

For months merchants fire Ganbori have watched with alarm the pro- posal to levy a tax on capital-

The scheme is under the control !31 the Department of Industry which now announces a rule fothe registration of commercial houses. A tees is charged in ratio, to the

apital

The seals as follows:-

Capital

Emergency Regulations

Unnecessary..

PROMISE OF REPEAL.

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80 Per Cent. of the Miners To Be At Work.

Lindon Nov. "29"

:

BRITISH EMPIRE'S REAL

"UNITY.

CARDINAL PRINCIPLES,

Ländon. Nov. 29.

The Secretary, for Pominions and Golonies, Mr. L. C. 31. 8. Amery,) in a brief summary of the general! outcome of the conference in the House of Commonsi said that bas-

In the House "of" Gommans, dar-fing ourselves on the two- cardinal ing the debate on the motion con- principles which govern the re- nuing in force the emergency |tionship between Britain and the

it should be noted that the fee powers regulations, the Labour Dominions, namely their complete His not payable oply on What is M. Mr. Tony Williams, declared equality of, status and unity under ammenly known as joint stock them unnecessary. Inasmuch as 80 common Crown, we had succeed- companies or limited liability con-pdr pent. of the miners would beod in giving a clearer expression eerns, but on all businesses, working during the next 24 hours. For that equality in matters cô còn- The Home Secretary. Sir Wmstitutional procedure, while we had Joyuson Hicks said that if that arrived at practical ernelusions in statement were approximately cor-Jour methods of ao-operation.in for- rect, he would nak His majesty to eign affairs, defence, "migration, holda Privy Council on December trade, communications and sefenti- 12 to abolish the regulations.--de résearch. which he believed #Renter

would enntribute greatly to Estrengthening that unity

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Repeal on Thursday.

Rugby. Now: 291

Mr. E. Thertle Amery said he In the course of the debate in the (Labour), Ma Houke of Commans on the renewal emphatically would nos subscribe below $1,500,000 of the Emergency Regulations, the to the alleged American press com- below $2,000,000, Home Secretary, Sir Wm Jeynsonment that the Empire now only Above $2,000,000."the fee is $400 Hicks, announced that it is had exists in name-Reuter, plus $100 for every additional been stated during the debate. -80 $1.000 0.6

per cent. of the miners were ready

Hertzog At Lisbon:

Lisbon. Now 29- General Hertzog: Prime Minister Payment can only be made into return to work; he would advise Mexican dollars, which means an revocation of the regulations next of South Africa, who called here. | increase of 27 per cent, on Canton Thursday-British Wireless Ser-on his way,home from the Imperial

silver coin

vice.

Government Upheld

London, Nov. 29: DELUGE OF LIQUOR. The House of Commons Soudly voted for continuance of the emer gency regulations by 193 votes 76

A GIGANTIC RIM-RUNNING

„ENTERPRISE.

tc.--Reuter.

Conference in London has embark- |ed for South Africa after twę duru

conversations with the Portuguese Ministers on questions affecting South Africa and Mozambique which it is hoped will prove the basis for the conclusion of An

greement, in South Africa. Frisit is still more significant as the frat occasion a Premier of Britain

the A general resumption of work in or Boston. Nov. 29.

Dominions has officially Government agents are jubilant several important enilfulds is tut visited Lisbon-Renter. over the indictment of fortying place to-day: people alleged to be interested in

BANKER'S SON INVOLVED.

Resumptions Expected.

Rugby, Nov. 29.

Settlement terms for Yorkshire

The

a gigantic rum-running enter arcepted by the Miners' Council EUROPE'S SECURITY. prise, the paincipal figure of were recommended to meetings of which is the son of a very respec-the men yesterday for acceptance, table New York banker, who and their decision will be res is charged with financing the pro- ported to-day. ject.

Tjisondari, Empress of Asia, Tanda, Pres. Taft, Kiangsu, Hachiro Maru, Suwa Maru, Poleric, Tamba Maru, Meiji Maru, Murroran Maru, Carmarthenshire, Hessen, Fooksang, Solviken, Oakridge Agra, Hongpong, York, Bardoeng Maru Malacca Maru, Pyrrhus, Hydrangea,Ships Halvard, Anking, Sekkow Maru.

Correspondence for Canton will be forwarded by train if 80 superscribed. Such correspondence must be posted not later than 7.30 a.m. at the General Post Qfice or 7.40 a.m. at Kowloon Post Office for despatch by the Express train scheduled to leave Kowloon Railway Station at 8.05 a.m. and to arrive at Canton at 12.20 p.m.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER

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DECEMBER 1.

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(Letters 1 p.m.). danila, Bandaran, AUSTRALIA & New Zealand via Thursday Island dae Thursday island 18th Dec. Parcsis Noon. Registration i 45

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Printed and published for the concerned by GEORGE WILLIAM CADE BURNETT, Managing Editor, at 5, Wyndham Street,

SETTLING THE DISARMAMENT PROBLEM.

If the terms are

Rugby, Nov. 29. ratiñed, an agreement will be sign-

Durham minera Conversations on outstanding The agents declare that the fed this evening.

Cumberland points of the German disarma- m-runners intended to deluge will ballet to-day. the United States in liquor. their miners' leaders after week-end con-ment question are likely to take carrying a million dollars' sultations with the men will also place when the Foreign Ministers worth every. trip.

report to the owners so-gay, and of the Powers concerned meet at

Gengya next week. Many minor bank officials are an agreement is expected... concerned. The headquarters of South Wales is taking a ballot! the syndicate were high-class real returnable to-morrow on whether estate offices in Broadway, New the negotiations shall be re-opened York, their ramifications extend-On a favourable result & joint meet- ing to two continents,

ing will be immediately arranged. The plot was discovered South Wales will probably agree to through the seizure in August of settle, but even there the tering the steamer "Cretan" with a may be agreed on before the end cargo of alcohol valued at $800,- of the week. 000-Reuter's American Service.

It has been a disappointment to

the British Government that mat with those on which an agree ters outstanding which, compared ment has been reached, seemed apable of easy adjustment shoul have delayed a final settlement.

The British Government desite the withdrawal of the Allied M tary Commission of Control at In the small districts numbers of the earliest possible moment, and men are alreddy working, and

in pursuance of this aim have formal negotiations will be carried circulated a memorandum to the PROPOSED INQUIRY. through in a few days.-British Powers which is described as the

Wireless Service.

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LABOUR IN EASTERN: COUNTRIES.

QUESTION IN COMMONS:

London. Nov, 20.

In the House of Commons, the

Under Secretary of State for In-

י

RECORD LEVEL.

REMARKABLE AMERICAN

PROSPERITY.

LED:

minimum programme with which Germany should be asked to com- ply, in order that the Commission of Control should be withdrawn and any investigations aubre- quently found necessary placed in the hands of a committee of the League of Nations.

It is maintained that the issues

ODLENY

ROKLA

STAR

THOMAS MEIGHAN

IN

THE ALASKAN

MY OLD DUTCH

CHANGING HUSBANDS.

LAST WEEK

OF THE

MOTOR CAR DRAW

....

· IN AID of the funds of the

F

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT

DE PAUL

for the support of the Poor of Hong Kong

A FOUR-SEATER TORPEDO DE LUXE

3

FIAT 509 with all the latest equipment etc. (petrol consumption 35 miles per gallon)

AND 10 Consolation Prizes

To be drawn for on the night of the (43rd ANNUAL AL FRESCO FETE 5th DECEMBER, 1926.

Tickets $3.00 Only may be had at various Clubs & also at:- Lane Crawford Restaurant; Alexandra. Cafe; Show Room, St. George's Building, Ice House Street; Brewer & Co.; Graca & Co.; Bookshop. Kowloon Ferry; and at Duro Motor Car Co., Kowloon, where the car is on view,

HELF HONGKONG'S "POOR.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THE CHINA MAIL," binders. " No. 5, Wyndham Street.

dia, Earl Winterton told a ques | LIVING STANDARD UNEQUAL should be, examined in the Eight Itione that he had received a .com-

of the desire for general appease. munication. from the Government, of

ment and security in Europe... India regarding the suggestion

. Washington." Nov. 29. The Ambassadors Conference Bookbinders. that the international labour or The Secretary of Commerce, Mr. again had the issue under con- ganisation call a conférence of re- Herbert Hoover, in his annual re sideration, and efforts were presentatives of India, Japan and port of the Commerce Department directed to smoothing out exist. China, Earl Winterton said the Bays that the material condition of ing difficulties in order to facilit- Government of India would prefer the people of the United States roseate next weak's conversations, to await the results of the docu-last year to an unparalleled level. The official communique stated. Dentist.

questions mentary enquiry now being conduct The country maintained the highest Outstanding ed by the International Labour standard of living in its history studied with the desire of hasten- Omec into the conditions of work far above that of any other coun- ing their settlement within possi- in Eastern countries-Reuter.

}ble limits." try:

The only unsatisfactory aspects

FIELD MARSHAL.

GENERAL SIR CLAUD JACOB

PROMOTED... ·

Rugby. Nov. 29. The King has approved the pro- motion to the rank of Field Marahal of General Sir Claud Jacob, in succession to Field Mar Bhal Sir Arthur Barrett, deceased -British Wireless Service..

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were

Questions of illegal associations

HARRY FONG, Dentist,

Book

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(latest Parisian models),

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Phone 2232.

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Printers.

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the report points out were the low of police, and other points upon Electrical Supplies. prices of farmers' produce, the which full satisfaction has not yet THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG THE CHINA MAIL," General failure of one or two industries, in been given,, are being dealt with eluding the textile and bituminous seriatim according to the intrinsic coal

operations, to enjoy fullerits of each, and it is hoped Retivity.

a foundation is being laid which The report shows that although will make possible rapid and early foreign trade slightly declined on progress.-British Wirelesa Ser- the export side in collars, it vice. steadily grew in volume, being greater than that of last year: Financial and banking, activities showed many new high records. Reuter's American Service.

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10-HOUR GAME'S EXCITING

FINISH.

Berlin, Nov, 23.,

Engineers&Shipbuilders

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New Work & Repairs.

Call Fisg "L" Sole Agents for Kelvia Motors.

General Sir Claud Jacob entered the army in 1882, serving much of

EASES RHEUMATIC FAINS. his time in India, where he became

With a total of seven points, Hair Dressers & Commander-in-Chief in 1925 Be-Ahuatic pains in arms and chess tournament, after an exciting STIFF-neck is soon aasad and Boguljubeff won the international! sides. seeing active service on the shoulders disappear when Chamber North-Western Frontier in 1901 ain's Pain Balm is rubbed the finish drawing a 10-hour game with LEE YEE

1902, he served in the aching spot. It feels good to the skin; Rubinstein.

and

war from 1914 to 1018, being penetrates quickly to the very seat of The latter fought hard to secure wounded and being mentioned in pain, scattering the congestion, reller a win which would have given him

ing the pressure and the pain is gona tie for Arst place.Router. dispatches ten times.

Bold and recommended, avarywhere.

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