CABLES.
LATEST CABLES.
{THROUGH RECTER'S ADINOT.]. MERCHANT MARINE ACT, PROSPECTS OF OCEAN RATE WAR.
NEW YORK, June 22ad.
Leading American traders predict that
a oan rate war would follow the ea
forcement of the Merchant Marine Act which would be generally welcomed, if tho results are a lowering of the excomire pasage and freight rate
Bonafor Jones, interviewed, advocated. the closest co-operation between shipping
and railroads, sad declared that America
will have to fight hard in the inevitable struggio.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE
THE BOULOGNE CONFERÈNCE.
WENT OFF VERY WELL
BOULOGNE, JUDO gad.
Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed prior to his departure, said the Conference had gone very well.
,
UNREST IN IRELAND. FIERUE RIOTING IN
LONDONDERRY, -
LONDON, Jude wind. Fiero rioting has taken place in the past "couple of days in Londonderry. Repeated The Germans apparently anticipated conflicts between Sinn Feiners and Union divided counts but they would find the ints are rendering movement in the streets very risky. Communications are inter Allies as united and determined as erfered with. Troops patroll the streets has taken a very strong line on the bait constantly intervened but were only able of the British proposition,
Regarding disarmament, the Conference
The Turkish situation was not grave.
It was well in band;
to stop the disorder temporarily,
POLICEMEN AMBUSHED AT
way workers to await dismissal, thus avoid. ing a general strike.
25TH, 190
ANOTHER DUBLIN OUTRAGE.
I oeially stated that a bomb out- rage took place in Dublin this, morning. A motor was proceeding from the Amiens Road Station to Dublin Castle, containing Mr. Roberts. Assistant Inspector General of the Constabulary, and three constables when the driver was fired on at Beresford Place by men armed with revolvers and concealed behind the pillars of a railway Roberts and the driver, but not seriously, bridge. The first valley wounded both Mr. The latter continued to drive. The fire
HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
(Continutė from page 5.) SOCIETIES ORDINANCE, 1920.
THE NEW ASSESSMENT OF THE COLONY, BATEABLE VALUE INCREASED. The report on the assessment for the year, 1820-1921, states:—
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second
1.By order of His Excellency the roading of a Bit intituled an Ordinance to doing so he said:-The coject of the Bill valuation of the whole Colony. amend the law relating to Societies. In Governor in Council, I have made a new of 1811, and to substitute a simpler gestem the new valuation is that the rateable is to repeal the present Soclesies Ordinance The Whole Coony. The result of Tho" presenti from $16,304,801 to $17,408,958, an addi based on the former Triad and Unlawful value of the whole Colony has increased.
1887.. Societies Ordinance,
chance was passed in 1911 and has been tion of $1,104,168 or 877 per sucht.
13-The Ony of Victoria. The rateable has not accomplished the objects which it value has increased from $13,164,190 was expected it would accomplish boss it #14,030,330, an addition of $875:010 op 6*65 in operation for nearly ten years.
was passed. It has failed creased
to
was returned from, the car, upon which sometimes toaded to drive' unlawful / The Ekibi ·· District. The rateable
可
BANTRY
- Loder, June End.
two bombs were throwa. The damage is He derlined to answer a question regard-
The Executive of the Irish Labourites not stated. No arrests were made. ing the lump sum fixed for reparation.have issued a manifesto advising the railTHE TROUBLE IN LONDONDERRY.
Regarding the suggestion that America should forego an amount of the debt due from Britain equal to the amount ; the "debt due to Britain from. France, Mr. One was killed,
Lloyd George said that fresh proposals had been made to Washingtoo. Att answer, had not yet been received.
PRESIDENT WILSON, QUESTION OF RE-ELECTION.
NEW YORK, June 2nd." Mr. J. Shouse, the Kansas City Delegate to the Democratic Convention, in an inter- view, declared that the nomination of President. Wilson for the third term is im powaible, owing to the President's health.
The announcement is attributed to recent reports that President Wilson desired to be. elected third time,
M
ONE BIG UNION. CONVENTION OF RAILROAD WORKERS.
WASHINGTON, June end." The leaders of the so-called insurgent workers bave, summoned a convention of railway workers at Chicago on June 29th for the purpose of perfecting the organisa- tion of one big union of railroad workers.
"וי
"He emphasised the fact that the best relations existed between Franco" and England. SEVERAL IMPORTANT DECISIONS.
M
BOULOGNE June 22nd.
Five policemen were ambushed at Bantry. Derry was quiet in the fternoon. One was killed and three were founded in the
rioting in the morning.
TERROR IN DEBY.
ed and the shops closed.
at least
in
it
Any
give the in- control which was intended, and is. Per cont
value bag increased from $2,745 to sociotis, under proudchnical defence 11344,315,- an additine of $1.870 or 0.45 per an action brought against a bad failed to
a society, which cont,
Shaukiran, Salwasho, and Qerry bus itself was desirable, is itself. The definition of the term Bay-The rateable value has increased gery had to be defined so widely that from $109,163 to $115,380, an addition of
uded
number of clubs and other: 0,383 or 138 per cent societies which are now really required to Hongkan, Villages. The rateable register under the agrument regulation value has increased from 8950,937 of
certain foreign.. sruding per cent at all and it is a question whether it doer 15.080, an addition of $46.013 or 17 04 not also include
-Kuituin Pohit, -The rateable" value corporations not intended/under the Ordin ance. Their position is not quite clear has increased from 8709.665 to $733,813, an Laremat.The rateable value has and they could be brought under the addition of #21.150 or 340 per cent.
increased from 8437,780 to $150,385, an Ordinance if an action were preferred on the old Ordinance which worked very addition of $59,805 or 19.08 per cent. against them. The present Bill is based
Bongkettui.-The rateable value has well and the only aer leatore-not 40
" Losos. June 2nd. In the House of Commons, replying to Major the Hon. W. O'Neill in regard to the riots in Londonderry, Mr. Benar Law stated that the County Inspector of Lon- oncherry had reported that nine civilians were killed and 15 to 20 wounded Brige dier General Sir Arthur Campbell, com-
that
-
Loxpos, June 22nd. Derry, yesterday, had another day and mauding the troops in the district, had entirely new feature either--but the main increased from $330,380 to $355.515, an
in this Ordinance the old one there are two classes (1) the class declared 10-Hingham and Hobu-The rate- night of terror. All business was suspend gone to Londonderry with full discretion feature which is brought out more clearly, addition of 155.135 or 10-68 pe 2015
Mer carrying to deal with the situation. The Chief
unlawful by the Ordinance, dealt with able value has decreased from 8333,050 to rifles marched through the streets" firing Secretary had stated that the forer at Lon-under Clause 3, and (3) that class which 394,990, a reduction of $790 or 0 18 per
beg to move the second reading of the baring been vacated. recklessly. The infirmity busy donderry was reported to be adequate, may be declared uglawful by the Governor cent. The decrease is caused by a piece
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded and throughout the day. Difficulties of convoy hat General Campbell bad been instructed in-Council on grounds set out in clause of land formerly used for storage of cond ance of the wounded increased owing to the to ask for whatever force he might think
second time, Shots rang out."at motor men's strike.
necessary The Government was satisfied the Bill was read a
Council then went into Committee to con- „ff that the Irish Government was "using sider the Bill clause by cause intervals from five in the morning till mid-
every weapon in its power to deal with night. Fighting was Continuous in the
[Age" kituation. evening for four boath"
Unionist feeling has become very.
A communique says that the Conference this morning again discussed the question of German payment for reparation and its distribution among the Allies, and agreed that Allied experts should meet in Paris to draw up a joint proposition on an agreed basis for submission to the Allied Conference in Brussels on July 2nd, which will agree to a jaint policyed as a result of the brutal murder of Mr. McKay, son of the Governor of Derry. before the Spa Conference.
Apparently McKay, who had served in the war and had just returned from a holiday.
The Conference discussed disarmament in Germany, and approved-a draft cord- TREASURY APPOINTMENT.munication prepared by military experts, Jabse their proposals in regard to the
WASHINGTON, Jane 92nd.
to
Mr. Parker Nilbert." junior. has been ownership of distributed war material" and the the date of the resumption of the manu- appointed Assistant Secretary
Escture of aircraft." Treasury.
EARLIER CABLES.
French delegates reiterated the failure of Germany to execute the clauses relating to the delivery of coal. The advice of the Reparations Commission in this connec tion will be considered at the Brussels Conference.
GERMANY REPENTANT, ACKNOWLEDGES WRONGS TO VICTIMS OF SUBMARINISM
CANOA, June 22nd,
Finally, the Conference agreed that the At the Sepmen's Conference, M. Albert | Thomas announced that the German Gov-economic negotiations begun in London ernment had authorised the German dele with the Rinian economic delegates be con- gate, Herr Wissch, to make a statementinued upon the understanding that there'
iniam-
was held up by Sian Feiners in the out- skirts of the city. As he declined to give information regarding certain rifles,
ANATOLIA:
THE QUESTION OF GREEK INTERVENTION.
LONDON, June 22nd. An authoritative statement says that the shal Foch opposed Greek intervention in report that Field Marshal Wilson and Mar Anatolin, mentioned on June 21st, is 10- apart from political questions, Greece, with her god operationable to undertake the proposed operations.
"Bill
With regard to sretion 3
11. Kortoon Pillages.-The rawable value has increased from $219.300....................... $138,900, an addition of $26,400 or 23,45 per cent.
19-New Kowloon.The rateable value has increased from $143,000 to $158,670, an the Hon, Mr. Lowe asked: Is there no addition of $16.580 or 11:39 per cent.
13.-Vacnut Tenements.-The number of remedy in the Court? When the Governor declares against a society what right of tenements reported to be vacant averaged appeal is there?
"The ATTORNEY-GENERAL was understood about 80 monthly, as compared with 100 to say that the Bill gave absolute discrelaxt year, tion to the Governor in Council to declare
a society unlawful on grounds stated in the Bill
H.F. THE GOVERNOR: Do you wish to move an amendment?
The Hon. Mr. Lowe: No.
As there were no amendments, Council resumed and the ATTORNEY GENERAL moved
WAGES OF
MUNICIPAL
WORKMEN,
THE SHANGHAI SCALE,
The report of the Acting Commissioner of Public Works at Shanghai for May says:The labour situation beeging acute The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded and daring the month, and it was found_roces- the Bill was read a third time and passed.anzy to suspend several pub which the
MeKay was bound and gagged. His body correct, The Field-Marshals argued that the third reading of the Bill. was then riddled with bullets and lay, on the roadside for three hours until a hearse was pressed into service to convey is to his father's house.
COUNTY CRICKET.
HOBBS REMARKABLE FORM.
Cerrespondents state that the Police and
LONDON, JUDD 22nd. "Middierex bent Lancashire by an innings For Middlesex, Hendren the military are acting independently. Added to this, chaos criats by reason-of_and_37_runs.
scored 187 not out,
ཀ
In the House of Commons, Col. W. W.
nature : the work upon PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS
majority of the men are employed docs not ORDINANCES, 1903 AND 1920.
with the increased demand for all classes The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in moving the attract a very high type of Labourer, and second reading of a bill intituled of labour in Shanghai, it is extremely diffi- Ordinance so and the Public Health and cult to obtain suficient unskilled men phy- Bundings Ordinance, 1903, Bord :: Tho mtroduction of tals Bill arisen out of a sically abis to do 9 hours work 8-day, nature, such, for example, as newer trench question akited by the Hos. Mr. Pollock it when the work is of a particularly arduous.
The policy res
work These remarks apply particularly Lais CountFebruary advocated was the reduction in the cost of to the Central District, where work is, for
various reasons, extremely unpopular. building and the means suggested was the reduction of the statutory limun night daily rates of pay are on a copper The debasement and re- coinage basis. storays in suitable cases. That is dealt with in the proposed new Clause 118 preciation of copper 10 cash picces has. which any applies to buildings erected doubtless inflicted some hardship on the of the, Ordinance." The men, nevertheless, a comparison of the silver clausa provides cont detached and semi-detached buildings and when increased rates of pay were issued) in any building exempted by the Building with the value to-day, rather points Lp Authority need only be ten feet in the fact that for a poor class of sabourer height. It also provides that bath living a band to mouth existence, payment
In
112
159
of
Sarrey's first innings Hobbe scored the magistrate's demanding martial law Burry best Yorkshire by 204 rúns, aiso fresh seasoned troopa,
runs his fourth consecutive century. LONDON, June 23rd.
Cambridge beat Warwickshire by runs
Hampshire best Esox by an innings and
Oxford' beat Bussex by 8 runs, not out.
Leicestershire beat Notts by five wickets
-deploring the number of victims of was no question of political recognition of Abley, draming attention to the failure 62 run, For: Hampshire, Mead scored 178 after the passing of upper storeys invalue of wages, drawn in 1906 and 1918-
marinism and pointing out that Germany had undertaken by the Peace Treaty, in make good all damage done to the Allies by
the Soviet Government.
~ ́ LATER.
of the Government to maintain order in Ireland, especially in Londonderry and Dublin, said that mob law had prevailed-
The Conference has ended. Mr. Lloyd in Derry for seven days. He declared that submarinism. Gormany had already met the Gesirge and his associates left at three in the situation was unbelievable. The Chier THE HUMPHREY BISHOP CO. ooms, and latriner may be construct in capper has its advantages, he has for
reasonable claims of the neutrals
M.
Thomas asked the Conference to record the German Government's undertaking to ro pair the wrongs to seamen and the victims
of submarinism
Mr. Havelock Wilson expressed satis faction at German recognition of the wrongs for which they were responsible..
GERMANY.
HERR FEHRENBACH APPOINTED CHANCELLOR.
the afternoon aboard the steamer Maid of Secretary and the Lord Lieutenant were Oricans. M. Millerand, Marshal Foch and prisoners in their own houses, as were the Signor Sforza bade farewell to the British ficinis at Dublin Castle, having to take delegates. There was a dense crowd on exercise in their own grounds. The Re publicans had established their own post the quay They were loudly cheered.
offices. It was useless talking conciliation The Band played the National Anthem... CLOSER RAPPROCHEMENT AMONG with the Sinn Feiners, who were nothing He said the nly way th but amasis, Seal with the monaca was to deciare martial
- THE ALLIES._-_
LONDON, June Send.
The Times says that the Boulogne Con-1#. ferencs is already having the effect of drawing a closer rapprochement among the BERLIN, June 22nd.Allies, particularly between Britain and Herr Fehrenbach, President of the France.
GREECE MANDATORY OVER National Assembly, has been appointed
TURKEY. Chancellor,
Well-informed circles stato that
-
BUCCESSFUL FIRST NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT.
the
ed at a height of 75 feet. At present regulation is fees. It is proposed under thing, so exchange locs to suffer,
The lowest daily rate is that paid to Section 1108 that no space under nine fect street sweepers, who in 1906 received 23 then equal to about in height on the clear" shall be used for ten cash pieces per 1918 the rate was haman, habitation. No doubt the existing $7,83 per month.
then equal to 88.74 per month. Under the ofdidatos of 1903 was intended to effect that increased to 23, ton, cash pieces per day, The COLONIAL BETARY seconded and increased rates authorised for June, ho will receive 32 tea-cash pieces per day, which object, bot it failed to do so. the Bill was read a second time
upon 31st. May, was equivalent to about * aeg per month.
FINANOE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Financial Committee,
Thers is invariably a shortage of avail- able labour during the summer months, owing to an exodus to agricultural districts and this exodus occurs when the demand for better pay and more congenial work, for public works labour reaches a maxi- man. The high demand at this period is das to the commencement of works autho rized by the passing of the Municipal Bud got in April, and to various forms of in cold weather.
that a battalion of troops had gone comers hardthan made up for the loss of followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presid... | asphalt work which cannot be carried out
to
the monof all partics,although thero loyal men, irrespective of Party. Already them recitatives--had a peculiar charm of $50,000, through pushing on with the
DELIBERATIONS OF VERY. FRIENDLY CHARACTER.
Bro
The large crowd present fast night at the Theatre Royal when the Humphrey Bishop Comedy & Operatic Co. opened,
Council went into Committee to consider their Hongkong sun will agree with us when we say that to do than Company the Bill eldase by clause and as there was If the Compant get their deserts, they will Attorney-General faved the third reading, justice one must indulge in superiativos no amendssent on Lonne resuming, the The COLONIAL SECRETARY secunded and fali bouse every night, be greeted by
COUNCIL ADJOURNM. particularly if, as has been announced, the Bill was read a third time and passed,
of Mr. Bishop presenta a couplete change
Monday next. His EXCELLENCY adjourned the Council programme every night
Company) are now bent.ie die Replying, Mr. Dennis Henry, Unionist.
better than when it created anch a sensation Some M.P. for Londonderry, repeated Mr.in Hongkong three month ago
He said familiar faces were himing, but the new. Bodar Law's earlier statement.
Uf those whom Hongkong ing the others.
It is confidently hoped that the revised THE BHAM-SADI-PO RECLAMATION, The Governor recommended the Council rates of pay will bring about a material mention must be made of Mr. Jim Brennan, Londonderry and there were two in Beling welcomed for the first time, particular ready to proceed to Derry. He admitted who stands in a slaw by himself as a to vote sum of $35,000 in aid of the vote improvement but whether the rates
comedian. Last nighturdifica Miss Ida
the audience laughed Public Works, Extraordinary, New Terri sufficient to attract labour from distant an that the position in Dublin was very grave itself boarse at his
ance, 1903, (79) Compensation and Hesump-months to decide. GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF
SOUTH AFRICA. agreement has been reached in regard to He hoped means would be found to adopt Neston, the wife of this talented comedian, tories Public Heath and Buildings Ordin- centros is point which will take some
JOAN OF ARCS FLAG, The CHAIRMAN: The vote for the year is we are not sure that we should not call
but a large extra sum has been another
The heroic deeds of Joan of Arc bavy PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT Turkey. Cruces acts as mandatory with the anggestion to get the assistance of all gave a new turn-fo & lady. Her songson
their own, Miss Jil His
Her speciality is song one, Shanshui-po reclamation and preparing heen celebrated in Orleans, which she once APPOINTED.
fat and if the wonderfully artistic excerpt sites for buildings there also for the relieved from the English. Beligious cere
stranger.
Tai-koi-tani and Kowlooh City monies were held at the Cathedral under LONDON, June 22nd,exis au Italian feeling of sympathy with there had been a very successful attempt thei
along such lines.
Troops had been instructed that if they from Chu Chin Chor which she reader Mongkok, T
od last night, a criterion of her work; | road."
the Bishop, Mgr. Touchet. For the first It is officially stated that Prince Arthur Torkab nationalism.
The voto was agreed to
time for long years differences between the are attacked they should treat their at the Company possesses very attractive: of Connaught has been appointed Gover
is Mr. Bert Crawford, the Jazz tackers as they would treat an enemy in entertainer Last, but not least, of
The Governor recommended the Council Church and State were put aside, and newcomers por-General and Commander-in-Chief of
Police and Privoli Departments, 4-Police, now anint. multiplicity of a night's entertainment Other Charges, Becret Service. The Conference has decided that the the fold of battle. If they saw armed drummor. He seems weirdly clever at his vote a sum of $4,000 in aid of the vote all partice joined in honouring France' Bouth Africa. ·
Marshal Foch was present to salute the 2 The bulk of inst Allies, shall be represented in Berlin by men approaching, troops must call upon Ambassadors who will take up their duties
From the time in Gela Hardio, dressed more money is required for extra payments was carried in procession through the before the Spa Conference, namely, on them to put their heads-up and in the was provided by the tried favourites The CHAIRMAN TO Tote . $6,000 and blue and white fing of Joan of Art, which event of refoss! fire upon them. The con in a costume that showed ber figure in connection with the arrest of the Folice streets of the old city ar it was-451-years- Joly 1st
Il is believed that the remaining busi-stabulary had already been granted in perfection, tripped on the stage and sang accountant and the gaol murderers.
Baggin Thro the
The vote was agreed to,
| The Governor. neu of the Conference will be completed creased pay, Arrangements had been that favourite lilt"
and children. He had beer aured by Jams close upon midnight the audience a spocial servion squadron will have its very friendly character..
Other Charges, The note to Germany regarding the re those responsible in Ireland that better enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Little too m
prospect a speedy Improvement Miss Marcalling Boulais, whose (soprano Aday
wisely decided son keeping the operatic The CHAIRMAN: The vote was for $1,100, Marshal Foch ruceived a great oration Telegrams from the Greek military Already there had been marked redat halos brought the house down. Mr. Bishop Office Authoritica state that the latter are în astion of cattle driving
"AN OUTRAGE IN COUNTY W Zcerpt as short as possible and the audi- bat there have bepa certain extra charge, from the townspeople, and was specially ence enjoyed it all the more. Miss Louise prices having gone up considerably. The cheered when, in reply to an address of adequate position to deal effectively with
was the star performer is to aro extras Blso is coanection with the welcome delivered by the Mayor, he said Mustapha Kemal's forces.
from
Les Coches de Cornville.
strike getting people to run the engines.
that he was happy to be present a The vote was agreed to
Marshal of France and no toss a Field Her song "Legend of the Bells' was 30
DROUGHT IN SHAUNIWAN, extremely charming item. Mr. Robert
One The Governor recommended the Council Marshal of England, when Roberts, also, was most convincing. of the best items in the programme was the to vote a sum of $400 in aid of the vote Ragtime Quartette, of which Mr. Harry Public Works Recurrent, Hongkong, Taikos Sugar Refinery kindly isted Avondale, he is first clate entertainer, Water Works (20) Maintenance of Water Government and connected pince to our mains from their reservoir. This is for wee the leading spirit. Miss Dorothy Works,
The Chairman: There was a drought in connecting, and small payments – for pipes Faye's speciality dance was gook
The Company is presenting the same pro Shaukisan. The water ran dry and the and water, algem
(Dontinued as foot of neat aluma.)
The vote was agreed to.
AMERICAN NAVY. NEW CANAL ZONE SQUADRON. WASHINGTON, June 21st.
It is announced that, from October ist
base is the Canal zone. It will be avail.
BOULOGNE, June 22nd.
to
· SECRET SERVICE,
cago and taken to the Cathedral to be blessed. Ever since that first day of victory it has been the custom for the the Council municipal officers to proceed in the highest General Charges; far as the Cathedral, there to place it in
today-Tho-deliberations hare bess of a made as regards compensation to widow Eye" until the Company, 80t the TAM TANGAN of the vole pomp with the fog. thus borne aloft w able för duty in Mexican and Central duction of the army was despatched yester | times were in stor, and that there is every Gola Hardie was in great form, as suso was Kowicon-Canton Ballwin dental Expenses, the hands" of the Bishop for his bonedic
American porta
LABOUR CONFERENCE.
THE PRINCE OF WALES." VISITS NEW FEDERAL CAPITAL
BYDNEY, Juno 22nd
"of
ALIMERICK
A
OPENS AT BCARBOROUGH.
* LONDON, June The Court House at Drumcollogber in LONDON, June 22nd.
County Limerick was burned down yester day.
Two Charred bodies were found The Labour Party's conference opened
among the debria, nt Scarborough to-day, Mr. Hutchinson, of
The Prince of Wals Visited Canberra,THE STORM AFTER THE CALM the Amalgamated Society of Engineers,
2 June 22nd. the site of the new Federal capital, and prosiding. There were present 1,150 dele aid the foundation stone of the Capitol
From midnight till dawn Londonderry gates representing 2,600,000 workers. Mr. Building. A casket was presented to him
in complete change of programme Arthur Henderson was absent, as a result containing a mallet made from wood from was peaceful, but at daybrosk sbooting re-gramme traight Tomorrow there will be of having had to undergo an operation.every Australian State.
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