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LORD LLOYD AND EGYPT POLICY
DANGERS OF IMMATURE POLITICAL SYSTEM
RISK OF SECURITY
London, Yesterday.
The art treasure ship, "Leonardo The Government defeated the Da Vinci," arrived at Gravesend to- House of Lords by 46 votes to 13 day and flags dipped a salute and votes on a motion by Lord Salis- hooters and syrens shrieked a wel-bury regretting the precipitation come, An oficer said that the with which the Government launch- voyage had been terrible, but all the ed the Egyptian policy, which entail- pictures wdre safe and the crowed the risk of the security of Im- unhurt. A tag should have piloted perial communicatione.
the "Leonardo Da Vinci' during the A feature of the debate was the voyage, but went off in response to contribution of Lord Lloyd, who an 5.0.8. from a distressed ship. condemned the Government for "Our anxiety whilst battling with handing over British and foreign the gale was all the greater, because interests to an immature Egyptian we knew that the cargo was perhaps political system.
the most precious any ship has ever! Lord Parmoor deeinred that Great, carried. Even during to-day's voy-Britain made proposals in connec age the fierce tides were against us."tion with the protection of foreign- The vessel stays at Gravesenders, and if the Egyptian obligations to-night, and proceeds to-morrow to in that direction were not fulalled, West India Dock, where there will it was incumbent on Great Britain be an official reception.-Reuter.
ODYSSEY OF THE SEA
Memorial to "Trevesa"
Survivors
to see that the regulations were properly carried out. He said that, Jaggressive intervention by foreign powera was ruled out by the British undertaking to defend the country against such occurrences.-Router. Rescued from Barbarism
Rugby, Yesterday.
The Government's policy regard-|
A memorial has been unveiled on ing Egypt was debated in the the Island of Mauritius to com-House of Lords this evening on a memorate the landing there, after motion of Lord Salisbury, regret- twenty-three days in open boats, of ting the precipitation with which the survivors of the British steamer
"Trevesa," which sank in the Indian the policy was entered upon and Ocean in 1923. Fishermen who piloted the risk it entailed to the secur- the survivors into the harbour and aity of Imperial communications. great assembly of inhabitants were British policy in Egypt had re-
memorin is erected
trieved that country from bank- to the survivors who came in the second ruptcy and had restored order and boat on June 29. Inscribed, “An prosperity. The Soudan had been Odyssey of the Sea," it records: roscued from a hopeless relapse "In this buy, at Belombie jetty. thers into barbarism. landed on June, 1923, from a life-
Within a month boat, sixteen men, being part of the of their coming into office the pre- survivers of the steamer "Trevesa," sent Government had in appear. which foundered on June 4, 1923, beanco at least made a radical ing then 1,610 miles from Mauritius.
Eight of the boat's grow died at sea,change in the line of policy hither- and one the day following the land to adapted.
ing
the
Grave Changes
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929.
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HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
Opening Daily Official Quotations 12th December, 1929.
Stock.
Buyers Sellers Sales Nom
Dividend.
Banka.
Hong Kong Bank.....
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For over three weeks after "Trevcaa" sank, nothing was heard Lord Lloyd, formerly High Com- of the crew. All hope for their safety had been abandoned, when one the draft of the treaty involved their missioner in Egypt, suggested that boat, and three days later a second, tarded at Rodriguez.
The men had grave and serious changes in policy. existed on little more than 1 tea- He criticised the military aspects spoonful of condensed milk a day of the draft treaty, particularly the in gate and lense heat. Thirty-provision whereby British troops three out of forty-four of the crew were saved.
were to be moved out of Cairo and
Insurance. Alexandria to the desert, east of Canton Ins. Longitude 32. He was confident Union Ins. that the only place from which
Yanguze Ins. the canal could be economically Chins Underwriters... and adequately defended was from China Fire Ini...$310 Cairo, or a place within striking H. K. Fire Ins, ......S distance of it. British troops had
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
for some years ceased to be an army
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of occupation but they were a Douglases................ guarantee of safety. Never once. K. Steamboats $26 during his four years of office had Indo-Chinas (Pref.) ...$ 46 a British soldier been used to main-
(Del.)...$
tain order. He criticised the re-shell Transports .... moval of the effective European con-Union Waterboats...
The following programme will be trol of the police force and the with- Mining.
broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on 350 metres:---
drawal of British judges in the courts of Justice.
Independence
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Loans.Tis. Government sald the
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Backe, WharTES,
"L'Arlesienne Salte-Minuet",
to make up alteration whatever
Godowns, &c.
"As H. K. & K. Wharves...5
"L'Arlesienne Suite-Intermezzo"
China' Providents
J. H. Squire Chamber in the Soudan settlement.
Orchestra. "Show Boat-Bill" (P. G. Wodehouse of troops at Cairo," continued Lord Hongkewi
long as we maintain our occupation H. K. & W. Docks ... 32! & J. Kern), "Show Boat Can't help Lovin' Dat Farmoor, "so long will it be impos- N. Engineerings ...Th
Man" (Hammerstein 2nd sible to make any advance in giving Shanghai Docks...71.
We want to find a system which at Egypt the independence she desires. Cotton Mills.
the same
& Kern),
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Marie Eurke with Drury Lane Orchestra. "On top of the World, Alone"
(Robin & Whiting), "Through!" (McCarthy & Monaco),
Layton and Johnstone
with Piano. "Blue Eyes-Selection-Part 1 & 2
Kern)Piccadilly Theatre
Orchestra. "Father's Favourites, Part 1 & 2" Publishers: Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.),
Organ Solo by Terenco Casey. "Melodia" (Gluck-Squire), "Andante Religioso" (Thome),
time will establish the Ewe Cotton.Tis. independence of Egypt and secure S'hai Cottons (old)...Tia. the separate interests of Great Bri
(new)...Th. tain." The Government was going Zoong Sing...ls. to preserve the policy indicated in Lord Milner's report as long as they wore in power.
Vital Points
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aa fairly and large heartedly as H. K. Realties $1.00 possible the vital points on which Chinese Estates Cello Solo by W. H. Squire that they might have in Lord
Egyptians were insisted, in order Public Utilities. with Piano & Organ "Every Body's Melodies, Part 1 & 2" Milner's words a "real national in-Peak Trams (old)....
(arr. J. R. Squire);
dependence." He was instructed for the removal of the occupation Star Ferries... that, unless provision was made of Ch. Light (oid)......
(new) British troops at Cairo of course H. K. Electrics at the same time making alter Macao native occupation which gave add-Sandakan Light s ed security for all interests in China Busca... Tia. [15]
H.K. Telephone volved--no further progress could sporeTractions Ord./ be made,
(Pref.
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet "Andantino (Song of the Soul)"
-(Lomare), "Reverto" (Dunkler-op. 20).
'Cello Solo by W. H. Squire with Plano. "Bitter Sweet-I'll see you again”
(Noel Coward), "Bitter SweetKiss Me",
Layton and Johnatone with Plano,
Dealing with the doubts expressed as
"Ideal Homes", "Hidden Heroes" (Clarkson Rose),
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signing of the optional clause, Lord China Sugar 1900. Norman Long. Parmoor said that the draft of the Malabon Sugars $ "Petite Suite-Part 1: En Bateau & treaty could not be signed by Egypt un-Cald: Marg, Ord. Th
Part 2: Cartogn" (Debussy), :'' til she had become a member of the
'Pref. „.3]/ Bir Den. Godizey. League of Nations and, if and when Cements (comb), 12.70
Cantor. Ices "Petite Suite-Part 3: Menuet & Part 4: Ballet" (Debussy),
she became a member, the texts and Sir Dan Godfrey, reservations of the treaty would have
to be considered. The views adhered H. K. Ropes ........... to by the Government were those United Asbestos Palace Guarda Band, which starting from the report by Old Time, Waliz Medley
Lord Miner's Commission, aimed at - Stores, đá effecting a settlement between Great Dairy Farms
"Scottisk Quadrilles,
Figs. 1, 2 and 3",
(Composer: Unknown);
The Flanagans: Chase the Banshee" Britain and Egypt. The substance of Watsons
(Fianagan Brothers),
(old).
(Dew)
The Flanagan Brothers to He did not believe it possible to Lane Crawfords
the Milner Report had been adhered Der A Wings "Melodious-Memories(Fot-Pourri), follow the palley that Lord. Lloyd had Sinceres
Mackintoshr
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Part 1, 2, 8 & 4
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said that the.
Kawaihau, Walt (Hawaiian Aiz), polley, which Lord Lloyd was advanc Miscellaneous "Honolulu, March", "dding was entirely inconsistent with the ILK A
Hawaiian Silver String declaration of 1028. It was most
unwise and impracticable policy to go. Ind. G$ Bond 748 pm Weather Report:
back to anything like the Cromer Be H, K. Goyt, Lons 9.00-10.30 pm Programme of rima in Egypt Lord Ballsbury's mo Gramophone Records, tion was carriod British Wireless 10.30 pm Closs Downt:
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AUSTRALIAN TARIFF
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