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CABLES

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FASTERN

LATEST CABLES.

NEWS.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

TRAGEDY IN IRELAND TWO MEN SHOT DEAD BY CADET.

LONDON, December 16th Irishmen have been horrified by the shooting dead of a septuagenarian, Canon Magner, and a farmer's son, Crowley, near Dunmanway, County Cork, by an auxiliary ondet, who is bow in custody and is stated to be insane

An official report of the incident states.

THE HONGKONG

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LONDON, December 17th. The Chinese Engineering and Mining Company has given £5,000 Directors £1,000 to the Chineso Relief Fund.

RUBBER SHIPMENT DISPUTE. LONDON, December: 17th. Bench Division judgmbat was

In the King's

"your" comment on the

of the Publ in today's ing

It should be rameinbered that the exhibi. tion was given. In a public hair, and the charge for admittance exceeded, that to the

MONDAY

THE GOVERNO

OF MACAO.

foundation WLONA,

ENTERTAI BY THE PORTUGUESE

COMMUNITY

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the scores of flags and streamers, latticed ribbons and elegantly-dressed grounds presented a delightful appearance, 14 war pak until the evening that the full beauty of the decorations was revealed. With the setting of the sun the surroundings came into relief under the soft glow of hundreds, gredients of a film of tinted electr gicher," and reflected un-

(Senhor Covela do Albuquer

Other distinwashed guests Lady Correnda - Silva, the Governor of Hongkong (H.E. Sir R. E Stubbs K.C.M.G.) and Lady Stubbs, Major-Gen F. Ventris, C.B.. the Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong (the Right Rev.

and Legislative Councils and leading re- and presentatives of the made and commerce ed in a few seconds into a fairlyland-

that the cadet was in charge of thirty given for the Malacca Rubber Plantation Royal Academy Exhibitions at Burlington R. Duppy), members of the Executive believable hues of blue, red, yellow, green

Black-and-Tans who were trayelling in Limited, and Mestra. Lewis and Peat in House. It is posible that some of the the action against them by the Michelin public may have considered themselves Rubber Company for damages for alleged defrauded in the chatge made to view this

two motor-lorries from Dunmanway" to, Cork to attend the funeral of a comrade recently shot dead in Cork, when they met Canon Magner and Crowley The cadet stopport the lorries, approached Crowley, asked him for his permit, and then shes

breach of contract.

It was stated that 150 tons of rubber

shipped bought by the plaintiffs in October, 1918, from the Malacca Company was

painful exhibition.

Your criticisms, ware, I consider, well timed and thoroughly deserved. The nude figures by Colonel Loring ers morely,

him dead. He then shot Canon Magner. by a Japanew-steamer from Singapore, repulsive, not being relieved in any way

would A resident magistrate Mr. Brady, nar without the authority of the plaintiffs, at rowly escaped the same fate. It is under,& much higher rate of freight than Blood that the cadet was in a lorry which have been payable under the plaintiffs'

was ambushed in Cork on Saturday, when arrangement with the French Government rather professionals, insamuch as they sell

twelvo cadats were wounded.

BOLSHEVIST CAMPAIGN. RESULTS IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA

LONDON, December 17th,

The Bolshevists appear to be active in the Near East. The Communist movement is making progress in Czecho-Slovakia where rioting has led to the proclamation of martial law in Moravis and to the arrest of a dozen members of a revolutionary com mittes who are said to be inspired from

Moscow. The trouble is now reported to have, bocn checked. The Bolshevists om also to be attempting to use Armenia, where a Soviet Government was recently fermed as a tool.

Constantinople reports show that the Armenian Government has sent Notes te the Georgian Governmens and the Turkish Nationalis: Government at Angora de manding the evacuation of territories they recently occupied. The Georgina repre Bentative at Erivan is mid to have been arrested

REVISION OF SEVRES TREATY EFFECT OF GREEK PLEBISCITE

PARIS, Docember 13th.

A Havas mosaige saya :-- Now that Greece appears decidedly un- equal to the task of maintaining peace in the Near East, French public opinion, is leaning more and more towards the cari- sion of the Sevres Treaty, with Turkey, as Le Temps has pointed out France-can- not see why she should continuo spending blond and money in Cilicia for the mere sake of keeping Thrace and Smyrna, nader the away of the Kaiser's brother-in-law... Rcho de Paris also thinks that negatia tions should be entered into with the Turks. French troops in Cilicia should be recalled, and an economic interest only should be retained.

Leading French circles believe that France and England, who are ruling over millions of Moslems, are in fact the world's greatest Islamic Powers, and should set jointly in the Near East. Diffienities may on arise which they can only overcome it they are closely united.

GERMAN CABLES DISPUTE. AMERICAN AND JAPANESE POINTS OF VIEW

LONDON, December 17th. The Times Washington correspondent, dealing with the ex German cable question, sys that the immediate point in Japan'a ispute was the diversion of the Yap- Bhanghai line to Naba, thus leading

The Malaces Company said that they shipped the robber on the instruction, of Messrs. Lewis and Peat & agents of the plaintiff, who subsequently ratified the shipment, and, as no French Government freight space was available during the contract period, the plaintiffs suffered no damage.

obtained.

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the pict

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feature

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in

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were called COGSIO zolo nerve and whom agistracy.

was one. upon to exerc decision, and Mr. the facts were related at the

Warmly on Saturday mor mented Inspector Caygil on me smart capture,

The police received information that a number of men, armed, were meeting in a teashop and were arranging a robbery,

There were four prisoners before de Court, the Brst and second were charged with being in unlawful possession of emis and all four were charged with unlaweus assembly.

of the Colony the whole company, mum glimps

Aladin Palace in which boring somewhere about 200, and repre- would not have been unrest had Arabian nympia and emies appeared at any mo senting many

The line of the club baiktings were There was a short toast list The toast

The King was given by the Chair-picked out in electric lights, converging is ma; and the President of the Portua chafer at the top of the flagpole from by good drawing or good painting

I should like to learn whether all the guese Republic" was proposed by H.E. which ropes of tinted globes descended in

Hongkona

graceful concaves to the roof. The name exhibitors are, in fact, amateurs and not the Governor

SILVA NETTO, President of the Club was set in high-power globes (or try to do so) theis pictures at prices of the Club

Lusitano, submitted then the midst of a pretty festoon design The Governor of above the roof line At the entrance of Bo baurds to mean very substantial principal.

were they Macao He remarked that the honour the ground, and a two other points tall fell to him as President of the oldest trees were set with globes in the form of cases to their incomes, It is good to encourage efforts in art Portuguese Club in the Colony. His maypoles and could be seen a long way which show talent, whether in young or Excellency, he said, belonged to an old off, and the ground was completely chained with wreaths of interwoven lights. Look old, but nothing can be weaker than to and well known family and his father was Hatteras was done by Colonel Bowen in at one time Governor of Macao. Theirs at the illuminations from a distance they conveyed very definitely the impres his speech at the presentation of prizes bonoured guest, had proved himself posion of four Eiffel Towery crusted over performers who would certainly be well only a distinguished naval officer but an with sparkling lamps. In the grounds on in, he took shape of time forthwith- advised to give up an occupation se which able administrator. As Governor of Mossmall shrubs borë red, purple, orange and He found a large knife, closed, inside the

oner himself and searched they can never be more than bunglers, and samedes His Excellency proved his blue lights among their foliage and looked right leg of his trousers, and a razor in- And some other means of employing the tbility to handle delicate and intricate much the same as Aladin'a jewel-bearing side the crease of the other trouser lea that Count Van Linburg Stirum, the refiridie hour which their life in Hongkong quesitons, but his untiring efforts in that peach frees are reputed to have appeared. Detective Sub-Inspector F. Ogg said he was one of the party of police. The pris- ing Governor-General of the East Dutch appears to bestow on them-Yours, etc., ofice nearly cost him his life. When Everywhere there was light, and the spirit oners were seated at a table; they were Indies, will probably succeed Jonkheer J. T

Portugal-sided with her oldest ally in the of happiness and the effect. was excellently told to put their hands up; the second Cremer, the Dutch Minister st Washing

great war. Senhor. Corres da Silva was balanced, reflecting the greatest credit on

man did not put his hands up immediately ton, and will visit Australia and Canada

in, command of the bo and rendered a those responsible for its design and accom.and winess got hold of him. He was fumbling with his hands and somethix before taking up his post.

„very” “good” account of himself in-en-plishment.

dropped. When be had been secured i

PROMOTION FOR GOVERNOR GENERAL OF DUTCH INDIES.

LONDON. December 17th. The Amsterdam Tdegraaf understands

“SOVIET AMBASSADOR." DEFORTATI ON ORDER BY SECRETARY FOR LABOUR

WASHINGTON, December 17th, The Secretary for Labour has ordered the deportation to Russia of the Soviet "Ambassador Mr. Martens, on the grand that he is affiliated with an organisation advocating the forcible overthrow of the United States Government.

CRIME IN NEW YORK. JEWELLERS PASS RESOLUTION.

NEW YORK, December 17th. The long series of murders, burglaries, and assaults culminating in the murder, of a jeweller, Mr. Andrews, and the escape of the murderers with $100,000 loot, led to a meeting of the jewellers, at which resolution was passed demanding propar protection of life and property in New York.

RIOT IN MANILA.

4 AMERICANS AND PILIPINOS KILLED

MANILA, December 17th:

Four Americans and 7 Filipinos were killed in a riot between the Constabulary and the Police, owing to the Police shoot ing a member of the Constabulary.

GREAT DOCK FIRE. AT LEAST 30 CASUALTIES:

NEW ORLEANS, December 17th. A fire at the Jabacke dry-dock caused

The casualties were at least thirty, damage which is estimated at $2,500,000.

HONGKONG EARTHQUAKE REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA

American service to Shanghai through the Japanero cable station. The Americans desire the restitution of the Top-Shanghai line, and the operation of the Yap-Shang hai and the Yag-Menade lines on the basis of giving all the nations a free and un-zuj censored use of them.

ANTI-STRIKE LAW.

SENATOR POINDEXTER'S NEW

BILL

LONDON, December 17th- The greatest earthquake for years was registered in England and America and is posed to have taken place near Japan

BERLIN BLAZE.

POLICE HEADQUARTERS GUTTED.

LONDON, December 17th. The Berlin Police headquarters have been WASHINGTON, December 18th gutted: The fire is supposed to have been Benate passed Mr. Poindexter's due to an explosion of a gas-store. The Bill imposing penalties for occupants of the building stampeded Na on, on the part either of Capital body was killed. about, which would interiors with inter- Stater commerce The Bill is intended to replace the anti-strike clauses of the Rail road Law, which were struck put of that measure before the law was passed. The Bill now goes to the House of Representa Lives, where opposition is expected.

WAR MINISTER RESIGNS. DESIRES TO DISARM GERMANY COMPLETELY

PARI, December 17th,

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. ADMISSION OF ALBANIA

GENEVA, Docember 17th. The Assembly of the Longue, adri Albania to membership, bus refused the applications of Azerbaijan, the Mad Liationstelang

ANOTHER OF THE PUBLIC. Hongkong, 17th December, 1920

COMPANY REPORT.

CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING CO., LTD.

The annual general meeting of the share holders of the Chinese Engineering and Mining Company Ltd, was held in Lon. on on the 18th December, 1920, when the directors report and statement of accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1920, was submitted.

inspector Caygill said that at 8.15 p.m.. on December 16th, from information

raided a tea-house, No. 159, Reclamation seived, he wok a party of police and Street, where it was stated that: certain people were sitting down urned.

counters with enemy submarines, being Within the ground there was a perfect revolver loaded with five rounds and hav several times commended by the British little dance Boor set in the midst of a garing a wrist-cord, was found on the floor.

beneath his seat, respe Admiralty for his bravery. He was deden in one corner of the grounds. The The second prisoner denied that he had compted by his own Government and decorations here were on the same prin- the revolver. The other two prisoners received the D.S.O. from His Britannic ciple as those adopted for the remainder were searched but no arms were found in their possession, Inspector Caygili In his present office the of the grounds, except that latticed wall, said he had, therefore, charged them with Majesty. Governor had displayed great ability and crusted over with lights and foliage, onunlawful assembly many important improvements owed much compassed it on three sides. Above, the to his efforts. The Portuguese commu stars winked down at the dancers, who nity in Hongkong were glad of tins op stood one in a mottled relief under the cortunity of paying tribute to the excel multitude of colours surr ing them

Everything was in perfect tone and har mony

The following is an extract from the lent qualities

Senbo Directors report?

couple

The net result

shown

loss, account follows.

year transA

ace to the credit of proft and kladyas

501) made up he charmed

stay here.

Proportion of Kailan Mining Administration's profita -... Interest in Europe. Agency (oor.

Bundry receipts Balance brought forward (after

deducting

£8,740 directors percentage)

Expenses 13

Directors foes Exchange Income tax

Los da

ment

Dor

90,952.

80,315

£1,100,896 41,895 4,000 643

enthusiasm.

altruistic services

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The ground, were studded with the anal afternoon tea furnishings, essential to garden fetes, and were well supplied from the buffet and the refreshment kiosk. was honoured with much No thought or effort was wanting to make for the complete comfort and entertainmen: of the guesta

The Magistrate: With regard to the men it is an offence to drink tea with armed. who were unarmed, I am not sure that robbers. Now do I think it was an un- lawful assembly within the meaning of the Act as the gathering was not in the public street (To Inspector Caygill): You are not putting the informer in the hormon

Inspector Caygill No sir, it would Dot be safe. There seems no doubt they were out for a robbery,

The first prisoner in defence, said he formerly employed three coolies, he had discharged them and he feared they would assach him. They were pursuing him when he went into the tea house. had to have something for my defence said the prisoners doma

The second prisoner again demed uny knowledge of the revolver,

The Magistrate E don't think the third and fourth man need defend them-

H.E. THE GOVERNOR OF MACAO briefly

The Fete commenced at 5 pm, by which replied and thanked the Portuguese Com- munity and the guests for the kind our large assemblage of guests, had gathored to Age Law minutes later their ception accorded him. He concluded by Excellencies the Governors of Hongkong 285,100 proposing the toast of the Governor of and Macas arrived and were greeted with the national anthems of their respective Hongkong. £1,501,463

countries. The Governor of Hongrong HE. Sir REGINALD STUBBS thanked was accompanied by his A.D.C and selves. They will be discharged, the assembly for the cordial way in which the Governor of Macko by Lady Correa The two armed men were each sen-

hard labour. they had drunk his health and for having da Silva, and Lieut. F. Chedas, A.D.Otenced to nine months imprisonment with Their Excellencies were recoved by the invited him to be present...........

President, Mr Noronha, and members of Mr. E. NORONHA proposed "Our the committee.A number of those present Guests" He said the Portuguese com- were introduced to their Excellencies,

unity were deeply sensibic of the honour Sir Reginald and Lady 194,802 them in being present.

also to have bre Legislative Council should be the Bebis

Leaving a net balance of $1,308,681

which the directors, recommend appropriated se fallows:-- Interim dividend 10 por cent (free of income tax) paid 18th May, 1990 absorbed Final dividend

cat (free of ideo tar), makings cent, for the "yeary- Réserve for excses, prof

duty Corporation 6 months Directors Balance carried

£400,000 of the accumuls addition issued

£100,000

fre sha

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CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA. FIRST DAY OF TEST MATCH.

meetin 1021

dont

At the close of the play on this first

MLe Fevre,Ainister of War, his Brusky Decem igned in connection with the Military Bervice Bill, because he wishes to resume in the test match, Australia hedra liberty of action to prosecute a campaign 250 runs for 8 wickets, Collins contribut

Ling 70% to complete the disarmament of Germany.

Navy

SHOOTING AFFAIR IN THE SHANGHAI =" TRENCHES.”

-FOREIGNER ARRESTED.

About mid-mght on Monday last week an American named R. F.Hazelton, a resident of Shanghai, was conveyed to the General Hospital suffering from a REPARATION FOR SCAPA.

revolver wound alleged to have been in- $76,000 TONS OF DOCK MATERIALS. fcted by a visitor to the Eldoradon Jakong Road. Later, the police arrested The Timer correspondent at Paris on Henry B. Forbrush, aged 25, 3rd engineer- Late October Seth cabled the following:

on, thọ str. Edgefill, against whom a In compensation for the sinking of the charge of attempted murder has been præ-- Gomadauppa Besps Flow the ferred in connexion with the allied 10 Comeladors has decided to It appears, says the N-C Daily News.

immediato demand from Germany the

that Hazelton visited the Eldorado" in dook material); delivery of 199,000 tons and also the delivery within 30 months of Company with some friends, and whilst and the further amount of dock material to be they were there Forbush and another man and fixed by the Heparation Commission med Quins came in, both of them being

The Commission has fired this supple under the influence of drink. Some dis mentary quanty at 83,000 tons so that turbance arose, in the course of which a the total amount claimed for the act of stove was over-turned Hazelton appar- botage at Bespa Plow is 215,000 tons of ently attempted to smooth matters over material This tonnage, inchides fasting and eventually Parbush and his companion docks, fosting cranes, dredgers, tugh and sat down at his table. It was observed that Furbush carried a revolver în one of so on.

bis pockets, unde vfricada quietly; drew. Hazelton's attention to this fact, Ha Ind "duced Furtosh and the other man to leave. the room, and in the cloakroom Tried to Bersuade them to be quiet. Shortly after wards a shot was heard and Hazelun was seen to collapses he was entering the Froom again from the cloak room

had been struck in the back with a ballet which passed through body. BA cart. Ете гости. ridge wo

cendis

Dancing commenced to the music of the Wahine Regiment Band at 5pm, and had done continued with a short dinner adjournment vere glad until midnight. It was an evening fall of the of enjoyment that few who took part in

will ever forget, tatives of The bis-

members of the Chinese other mercantile communities with whom their relations were of

The Hon. Mr. H. POLLOCK, K.C

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THE MURDER OF AN ENGLISHMAN.

MEXICAN REPARATION AFTER

MAGNETYEARS.

The Mexican Foreign Office publicizes the text of the agreement with the British presentative by which the Mexican Gov. erament agree to pay 20,000 pesos (22,000) 1 cut and a life annuity of five pasos covero

Ce daily to the widow of Mr Willem

aton the British subject

in 1914 Villa order in ment has already been mad

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was hold by

handed over to members;

the: Municipal Police who were asmmoneda

ume the Pretelephone Hazelion in the meantime

A Model Bugying been conveyed to the

side which the police round, and arrested Quinn, who is charged with being drunk. and disorderly and who, is being held a3 a

Hazelton regained consciousness at the hospeland when Furbush was taken to his bed side, be identified accused at the man who, hel szich had shot hints