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THORNYCROF

JOHN 1. THORNYOROFT & CO., LIMITED,

SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS,

LONDON, SOUTHAMPTON AND BASINGSTOKE.

"Shanghai" Office: 6ã,

THE HONGKONG DAILY

AND MONEYS ENGLAND.

POSITION OF POST-WAR BALANCES.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2īra,

SHORT TIME IN BRITISH

TEXTILE INDUSTRY

1920

fi:

INTIMATIONS

RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER

FLEET.

Steamship "SIMBIRSK.

THE WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY

LACK OF CONFIDENCE.

OPENING AT THEATRE ROYAL NEXT SATURDAY. The textile trade of Yorkshire is feeling. the prevailing depression keenly, and re- The Berlin correspondent of The Times medies for it are as eagerly discussed as in

Theatregoers will welcome the news that most of the other large areas of industry where an entirely new English Comedy Company. recently wrote:

not long ago prosperity abounded and people direct from London, is due to open here cast aspersioËR var profiteering. There is now is general fatness of trade and tightness of next week. My Eileen Dawn bas just THE Board of Directors of the Rasdan make arrangements for r. Volunteer Fleet hereby status that the Many mills are working abort time, arrived to and the. post-war balances in England is to be dis- dertakings, some of them the fruits of the artistes, who will make their Arst appear bour of Nagasaki on November 1st, has been past boou, is not enviable. In the main ance before Hongkong audience next treacherously seized by her dismissed master, P. The present position is that the British the causes assigned, are the same as those Saturday: December 4th in Dougins lovcoral, and placed by him with Nicholaa

industries. given

The authentic ship's documents of the " SIM. other

The Warwick Comedy Company BIRSK in possession of the Russian Volunteer of the Bradford Textile Mary's intest St. James' success "Uncle Federe, formerly the Agent at Taurugo. Government, according to the Treaty of

president of Society

Mr. Wilfred Turner,

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this attitude is regarded as short viewing lost. disturbed. We find her (by kind permission of Mr. Esmond)

and one likely to be more costly to British interests in the long run than the policy

f granting immunity.

of the former Euanian Imperial Government, all Registry, delivered by the competent unthorities dated Vladivostock March 94th, 1911, were not.

in the hands of Milovzoroff at the time he per- held by the Vladivostock Department of Trade- of the Far Eastern Russian Provisional Govern petrated the seizure of the steamer, and are...

ment

Under much circumstances the Board, of Directors announces

(1) That in view of the fact that the original effective documents of . BEMBIRSK are in existence, and not lost, any copies. of these documents enbstituted elsewhere abroad are null and void as being fixed for of providing illegitimate pro- "the purpose

tection to persons who are fraudulently in posession of the ... "SIMBIBSK."

TAL

(2) That the Harbour and Customs Authori ties of all ports 'at" which, the "SIMBIRSK

may call are hereby. warned that the navigation and trade of * SIMBRISK without proper registry documents is illegal and

...

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or pob it will guarantee the immunity of "I cannot myself understand why we shoul4c0ced a big aucoess, and incidentally broke Nationality and the Certificate of Tonnage and post-war balances arising out of new basi be surprised at the present state of affairs, he Whilst not forgotting" ad farourites. we The whole international commercial are always ready to welcome new-comers, Regs. In the cases of Austria, Hungary, machine is

complicated is interesting to and Balgaría, under their overal treaties, delicate, and sensitive machine, watch and in this connexion it in late to it has decided to guarantee this immunity to adverse influences, and responded also Mr. Edgar Warwick himself, all the men

normal time has always responded Eileen Dawn, the business, manager, and In the case of Germany it has not yet done to congenial influences. The war diverted bers of the company are paying their first the fow of materials from normal into visit to the East, and include Miss Jean so. The view obtaining in theial quarter abnormal, and, from an economic point of Mayne, a beautiful and accomplished appears to be that German post-war view, unct are a weapon which might be used the wasteful channels. Before the war actress, who was recently playing in Town of wool was just about level under the Vedrenne management: Miss with effect on Germany, and that until the with the consumption. During the war Beatrix

wool was

used prodigally. It hnd to be repnte, notud also & London Actresa of for her fine acting in omo treaty dladers are fulfilled it would be undone. Men were wearing niuch more wool- tioanl roles; Miss Marjory Clark, 2

len clothing than they ever did in civilian lightful ingenue, who was playing

in Mr. wise to part with it. Among Britjah banks

The life.

on both sides were be H. V. Esmond's own company of Huge

this delicate machine Law Divine when Mr. Warwick engaged had been

squeaking and some of the for this tour. Miss Clark is a protege of now that it in wheels have dropped out altogether.

His Bva Moore, the famous English *Belgiom tackled the industrial problem in actress and wife of Mr. Esmond, several Several British banking houses are at a better spirit than we have. In, coal, for of whose plays are included in the Warwick présent engaged in re-opening negotiations example, she is rendering her pro-war Company's repertoire Miss Dorothy Rad

output with fewer mea at a time fond, recently playing with Ohren Narce," with the big German houses in view of the when there is every necessity for concentra Miss Mariel Aked, a fine character-comedy ultimate resumption and revival of trade, tion We voluntarily reduced the working actress, and Miss Lena Flowerdew, another Blac in these efforts they find themselves ham hours in Bradford from 564 to 48 hour delightful character actress are pered by the natural hesitancy of German week. I any sympathetic on the general

have already become popular favourites. clients owing to the uncertainty of the question of reduction, but I believe it, would amongst those ladies of the company, who position in regard to balances in London. have been the best thing for the workers. Then there are Mr. N. Thorpe-Mayne, a At present the amounts held by Germanwell as the employers, it they had had said, well-known actor and producer. Mr. Arms in British banks are the minima for "We agree to this in principle, but we will Tom Fenwick a clever juvchile lead and current requirements and are alment trifl- start it in two years time, and in the equally fine in character stuches. Me ing in comparison with the many millions meantime we will spend the time in more Dudley Howarth, an attractive young actor sterling that would appear in their books intensive production in order to fill the with a breeze personality, Mr. Arthur

Highy

a character comedy specialist, and if immunity were granted. The Dentrehe vacum. The questions of finance and the

in my opinion, effects and Mr. Frank Wheatley, who, besides being an Bank Disconte Gesellschaft, and Dresdner exchanges are, in Bank alone would require several millions not causer

Satisfactory trade cannot be done between excellent actor is also deserving of special cach to provide for their documentary individuals and nations, until there is more mention in his capacity as stage manager,.

for credits.

Warwick is too well-known to need any These German banks are anxiously await confidence. The mark of the war is still for his artistic stage settings M Edgar ing a sign on the parb of the British (200, recent,, “Governments do not trust one introduction, but it will no doubt be inter- Government as to whether post-war bal./ another, and there is not the same standard testing to many of his local admirers to: its people, or even between Departments in hear that he will appear in one, or perhaps the same Government. The lack of confidence more of the productions to be staged dur-

ing the company's season here. between employers and employed is getting With a five repertoire of comodies and more accentuated. Until there is more int ensive production and until the employer faces, new and attractive staging and gets over the slack attitude of mind brought scenery and such a brilliant cast, there is about largely by reason of the excess profits no doubt that the new comedy company duty, I do not think there will be the con- will prove a great attraction to local play fidence that is essential to the restoration of normal condition

ances arising from dew business shall be Dable to sequestration or not in respect of any past or future debta of the German Government Pending that decision the have anpolines their intention of takin no risks. Instead they are keeping their large balances in Holland. Switzerland, and the United States, or are converting their sterling into the enzrncy of these countries and keeping it with foreign banks to the detriment of British exchange. For

the same reason they are doing as little docu- mentary credit hurinen as possible through British banks. This business also in done through Dutch, Swiss,and othér. sign banks, and there banks are reaping the profits of a valuable cisis of trade. They are at the same time learning gratis at British expense the intricacies of a business which was formerly, almost wholly is British hands. The effect on London as the world's clearing house, Tem informed, is already boing fels,

The Germans, for their part, make no secret of the fact that they would rather do this busines through London, where it is thoroughly understood, than go to cou. tries where there are as yet no proper facilities for it. Thus for different rea-

to

between British backers and their German

clients.

Representations have already been made to the Foreign Office and the Board of Trade by leading British bankers interested in Continental business.

SUFFERINGS OF PRISONERS IN RUSSIA

STATEMENT BY M. NANSEN.

of confidence between a Government and

INDUSTRIAL CO OPERATION. On the occasion of the recent Textile Congress in London the Cloth workers Com many entertained the delegates at luncheon. The MASTER WARDEN (Br. J. H. Driver),

for stitute, said he hoped that a schemse proposing the toast of The Textile education in the textile industry, under the auspices of Leeds University, would be secur ed

plans will open at Moutrie's next Monday morning at 9 o'clock. There will be a different play each evening, and therefore it is advisable to book well in advance for the mason...

PIECE GOODS CONTRACTS. THE STRIKE ORGANISERS AT SHANGHAL

(5) That the Russian Volunteer Fleet will not be responsible for the transactions entered iate in their name by the master of the 1,0. SIMBIRSK," N. Fedora, or other- persoas.

The attention of Insurance Companies, Ship pers, Contractors and Fassengers is expressly drawn to the sbore warning, as the obligations of any master of the .a. "SIMBIRSK to any party are not binding, while adequate steps will be taken by the competent Russian Volunteer- Fleet administration without delay to make the position of the 8.4. "SIMBIRSK " regular,

D. LUKHMANOFF, KM. Managing Director. Butxina Volunteer Fleet

Board of Directors. Vladivostock, November 2nd, 1990. # (1823

PUBLIC AUCTION. <

tions from W. M. HUMPERTA, Esq., to--- BF Uundersigned bare received lustrace.

BATURDAY*** sell by Public Auction, November 27th, 1990, commencing at 2.15 x at No. 1, Stewart Terrace, The Peak, THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

therein contained. Me An follown's HALL-Teakwood Hatstand, Side Table, Chair, do, de.

DRAWING ROOM-Cheater-field Sofas, Arm chairs, Occasional Chairs (Lane, Crawford make) Blackwood Curio Cabinets, Ten Tables and Stands, Water Colours, Engraving A number of Lots Chinese Curio, Brass Ware,.

"

The Clockworkers' Company was one of the pioneers in the support of technical education. on

A good deal of publicity has beene, Brass Fender, Brass Scuttle, &c, Pile Car Up to 1919 they had spent over £150,000

Dining KOOM Jacobean the industry

DINING and in addition they were given to the threats of a strike which is re- pets, Curtains, &c. closely connected with the University of ported to be brewing among the Shanghai Room Suite-Large Dinner Service, Electro

plated and Glass Ware, Tes and Coffee Service, Leeds, because up to the end of list, year more goods de dias, and and they had maintained, equipped, and endowed was said to be starting on November

BED ROOMS-Tamed Teakwood Bedroom The N.C. Daily News prints the following the textile industry at a cost of

over £200,000. Connell (vice president of explanation body known to foreigners as

Enite. There

Costitute,) acknowledging,

to

of dealers

to

merchants

ATSO

Enamelled Twin Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash. stands, Toilet Tables, &c Bed and Table Linen,.. Blankets, Hot Room Cupboards and Fittings, Bath Room and Kitchen Utensile,

And Enamelled Baths and Lavatory" Basins Electric Ceiling Fans and Fittings, Iron Gate, Victrola with Records, Pot Plants, &c.

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view Friday 26th and day of Sals. Tras ---Chah,"

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

sed express the fees Goods Guld, bort beider this there am other organizations, com which have with the question of research would meet

the-for the greater part new Say with success. He was glad Government had taken the matter up and started societies which at first glance appear was giving support to the work ander to be equally authoritative. It is these societies taken by the textile research committee, which are organizing the strike. At the the chairman of the Piece There is trade to be done" he added, "and end of last week trial organization an- the best way of accomplishing it is not by Goods Guild-the ori the effort of the employer alone but of the nounced to foreigners that his guild was employee as well. (Heat, hear) We have not concerned and was not interrested in

any so-called strike. Thus au

hus apparently we question gone into the social side of the we have had meetings on the question of have few minor organisations trying the welfare of the workers. A great many peke afoot because the foreign

persuade the that there is a serious

public looking forward with fear and Trembling to a coming depression in trade have refused to cancel their contracts. edings of the Assembly of the League of cannot feel very downhearted. There is no bluntly the foreigners into wholesale can The following communique of the pro- my part, so far as that is concerned, I One merchant of long standing pat it that these people were trying Nations on November 16th Mad ved doubt about it, depression ist birough there cellation The prosperous days saw the

the by wireless vis Bordeaux, and and there are causes for it, but although

demand, the numbe Koukaza

of

picos good dealers increased from may be a

80 to 500,

of the temporary aliortage

the maority Lession of the League demand will come, and it is up to us to At this morning

Nations. Assembly, on the

Penezuelan of Signor Tittani

produce the goods cheaply, economically and new men without capital or business con (Italy), an

and the

well, and in such s that we will be in nexions. They have run their course and

to sell by Emilia Auction. with the workers" The present ended in disaster now they try violenes as Confederation, was elected, by acclamation,

that the worker method of getting out of their troubles and Honorary President of the Assembly

which remained for them. As a matter of fact, be many in number they do though they may not represent the real, solid trade in pieca

of

of

PUBLIU AUCTION

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Undersigned have received instructions

KAHMAD KƠN TUESDAY,

delegation, M, Motta, President of the Swissso procing his full quota this should tend to alienate. any sympathy | the 7th December, 1920, at 11 A-- within thei

the

thesen described the Sir Frank Warner, dep by-president of the sown the rvind, they are inerely reaping

30:2

tons tons

9 In

Camber, at Naval Depot Kowloon, The Assembly continued the discussion of prevented from pe could be cooperation

of work only there

HM TUG "ST. SAMPSON " the Report of the Council's work. M.Nansen between employers and workers he was sure (Norway) submitted a report on the re-it would go long way towards soling the patriation of prisoners of

war the super Labour troubles with which the world was goods. They may go out into the street Length between perpendiculars, 185 ft. 04 vision of

was entrusted

and demonstrate as much as they like, but Breadth, extreme of which

to him, by

faced. (Chears) at prevent last year

public should be warned that, hating Depth (under ride of 6 in. Bar Keel OVERSEAS TRADE

to Upper Deck) offerings which 300,000 prisoners in Rises Textile Institute, proposing the heath of the whirlwind, and that they are not the Teenage according to Rules, Grover Lake and lund to bear for four years. He said the Cloth-workers Company, gave an in class of herchants on whom we rely for that more than half of this number had teresting account of the overseas trade of our trade. They have tried to get up a Nominal Displacement,

At mean draft of been killed off by epidemica Materiál

Great Britain so far as woollen and cotton scare, but we believe that they fave sig

Present mean draft olitica

difficulties had hindered repatria-

are concerned. With regard to wool nally failed.

~Where"

naking: for the eight months of the present year ended of but,!

BuiltWhen

Beptember, 1918, The Red Cross had begun the work,

By whom HE. Wpos Dock Co., Ltd.. M Nansen remarked, the authority of the August last, the net profit on overseas trade was above 30 millions sterling, Hear, bear.)

Materias of Construction League of Nations permitted of more ex Bo far as the cotton industry was COM

Wood Fittings in Cabins, &c. tensive and effective action: Both Germany cerned, the figure was very much larger,

- General Fittings an, Dock, dei and the Soviets bad facilitated repatriation. inasmuch as the

as there had been s net

**Eni, Bulkheadzjão, International credit bad made it possible to from overseas trade of upwards of us

Lowe Forecastle, Upper and Low charter fifteen vessels for the repatriation

merican

JAPAN'S "SHORTAGE OF PETROL

The Orka Maichi writes: "The Japanese Navy ordered from Great Britain 200,000 prisoners, via the Baltic: The Lions sterling. Adding the two together, 200.000 tons of petroleum: year. The Red Cross and Y.M.U.A. had helped that showed a proft of 144 millions sterling order wse: declined owing to shortage of

Company had been most

oet rios, but was likewise declined. This has repatriation of prisoners in Turkestan, the effective. (Cheers.) Referring to the fact disloosted Japanese naval plans, obliging Caucasus and

and South Rassia was at present that the Cloth workers' Company had offered the Nasy to depend on domestic supplies, under examination that of the repatriation contribution of £20.000 towards the which are quite inadeguato. A dangerous Greek and Bulgarian prisoners had al establishment of a school of silk in conneo- situation is to be feared in the event of

Steel

Decks...

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A single screw steel steamer of 1HP. 12

at Vladivostock. The question of the Antiworker result, the work of the supply The order was then sent to Ameshed with internal electrio lighting 5 10

of

Vali

Built under Lloyds surrey, 100 8.1, 10 towing purposes.

Fort of Registry, Hongkong

rely been red that he had neverion with the textile department of the an emergency, unless adequate measures flonskonać. A detailed Bat of fittings to-be no

M. Nazzsem

ween such terrible aufferings as those of the

Leeds University, Sir Frank Warner ex- are taken." pressed the hope that in the intercats of prisoners of war in Russia It is the duty the silk trade in Great Britain they would

of the League of Nations, he concluded,

be soon in a position to avail themselves of to settle such questions and above all, to that offer. (Cheers), prevent wars

THE WISDOM OF MOSES.

M. Ador (Switzerland) thanked M. Nansen and promised the collaboration of the Red Cross and the League of Nations. The Colombian

"Now, children," said the Diocesan. Ins delegation also.congratulated M. Nansen

pector da he examined them on the Ten The Assembly ther, elected by secret ballot Commandents, take the Tenth: Thou the following six Vice-Presidents of the shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, Uico "Amsembly: Viscount Ishii (Japan); 32 shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, and Karneboek (Holland), Senor Pueyrredon so on. Now, why should Moses have placed (Armention). Dr. Benge echo Ple

Blovakia), the house first before the wild? Please, Bir George Foster (Canada) and benar i kofthe girls, ude Octavio Erazil)

because they're hardest to get."

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

To be sold as has now lies at H.M. Dockyar with the Ship may be seen at the floss of L Naval Store Officer, HH Donkyard, Hon kong, and structural and other particulara ki be obtained from the Chief Engineer, H Dookyard, Hongkong hoa heladong d

The Vessel in CA view between the hot of 10 Anland 4 PA. Inspecting undeKY CRA obtained a

on application to the undergued On presenting inspecting orders to the Master in the Dockyard the persons Arrangements have now been maule for thereon will be conveyed to and from the SL the1.18 pm. Train from Kowloon on The Smp may not be bearded from a priv Eaturdays to stop at Bridge 47 for the boet.

HUGHES & HOUGH convenience of members attending Camp.

G. FE BAPSON, Bt.-Major,

By Appointment Auctioneers to Adjutant, H. D. C. 26th November, 1920.

kong,

CAMP-TRAIN.

Admiralty,