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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 23RD, 1991.

CHINESE CONSORTIUM:

SIR CHARLES ADDIS DISCUSSES PROSPECTS

ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY:

AUSTRALIAN PREMIER'S VIEWS.

RIOTS IN

EGYPT:

MANY KILLED AND INJURED.

BARLIER CABLES.

(THOUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]

RIOTS IN EGYPT. MOB STONES EUROPEANS.

CAIRO, May 21st.

GOLF

ANGLO-AMERICAN CONTESTS.

LONDON,. May 2lat.

In the first Anglo-American amateur contest in Singles, at Hoylake, America won 5 matches and England 3, as fol- lows:--

Jones

AMERICAN PRESENTATION TO FAR EASTERN CABLE

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY,

'HUGHES DEFINES AUSTRALIAN VIEW..

LONDON, May 22nd.".

MLB,

WOMAN SCIENTIST., PRESIDENT HARDING'S TRIBUTE. TO MADAME CURIE.

WASHINGTON, May 20th. A unique presentation was carried out ceremoniously at the White House when President Harding, on behalf of the women of the United States, handed Madams Curie, now visiting America, à phial containing a grammo of radium. The President in cloquent vein greeted her as foremost among scientists in an age of science and a leader among women. The President paid a tribute to her into mortal work for humanity.

The Australian Premier Mr. W.. M. Hughes, in the course of a very important speech on Empire policy, anid that the

Imperial Conference was called specially

deal with

the naval delence of the Empire. Until recently the

'OUTLOOK IN CHINA. SIR CHARLES ADDIS DISCUSSES

CONSORTIUM PROSPECTS.-.

LONDON, May 1st.

At the dinner given by the British Group in the China Consortium in honour of Mr. Lamont, America's chief delegate, there was an influential gathering.

Sir Charles Addis urged that there was no problem fraught with more serious

consequences for the peace of the world than the regulation of the relations of the East and the West. It was essential that the British and the Americans see eye to

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HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM. BARRIER TO REVOLUTION.

Madama Curie and her husband, the Dominions had no voice in the Emave. In this connection, the Consortium trial world, so far qa it was supported

late Professor Curie, discovered radium.) COUNTY CRICKET CHAM-

PIONSHIP.

LONDON, May 20th. Derby beat Worcester by eight wickets Yorkshire beat Warwick by 308 runs.

pire's foreign policy. That was right," because the policy depended on the Navy, which Great Britain owned and main- tained. Therefore, a voice in the foreign policy was not justified." Statesmen in Great Britain were the first to recognize that the Dominions should be consulted in the future in foreign policy, because

r. Montmorency, 4/3; Tulley r. Evans, 4/3; Quimet r. Jenkins, 6/5;

only to a majority of fifty. After

Further extensive rioting occurred to day, following the funeral of a rioter killed in the disturbances. Crowds per- sistently attacked the police. three hours the Egyptian Cavalry was

alled out..

It is believed that 3 rioters were killed and end 11 wounded. In spite

Gulford . Bimpsou, 2/1; Aylmer" r. Hunter, 2/1 Armour . Platt, 2/1, Wright r. Holderness, 2/1; Fòwner-e. Wethered, 3/1.

Lancashire beat Northants by tea wickets Glamorgan beat Sussex by 23 runs Surrey beat Leicester by eight wickets. Middlesex beat Nottinghamshire by six wicketa,

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ADMIRAL SIMS VISITING ENGLAND.

In the Foursomes, America beat Bri

LONDON, May 20th. of the restraint of the police, considertain by 4/0 as follows:-

As a compliment to Rear-Admiral Sims, able damage was done, A number of

Chick Evans and Bobby Jones v. Simp-who is proceeding to England aboard the Europesos

including: were stoned;

son and Jenkins, 6/3; Ouimet and Guil-Cedric, British destroyers will meet the Bouter's correspondent, who narrowly ford Tulley and Holderness, 3/2; liner off Liverpool on the 22nd inst, and Rear- escaped injury.

Hunter and Platt r. Montmorency and escort her into the Mersey. DISTURBANCE IN ALEXANDRIA.

Wethered, one hole; Wright and Fownes

Admiral Sims will receive the Doctorate of Laws of Cambridge on the 31st inst ALEXANDRIA, May 1st.

r. Aylmer, and Armour, 4/2

THE have There

been

GERMANY demonstrations

THE SILESIAN.. IMBROGLIO. day in favour of throughout the

DISARMAMENT ULTIMATUM. UNITED STATES' SUPPORT. Zaghloul Pasha: These occasioned riot-

HERLIN, May 21st. ing, in which British military and "policemon tried to restore order. On4

roter was killed. Curfew was enforced

at 1 0ơ'clock at night.

7 KILLED: 30 INJURED.

ALEXANDRIA, May 21st. In yesterday's rioting.. 7 were, killed and 30 injured.

POPE'S GIFT to Ireland.

APPEAL FOR PEACE.

LONDON, May 22nd.

His Holiness the Pops has sent the Irish White Cross Society, through Cardinal Logue, £2,750 to relieve distress

in Ireland.

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LONDON, May 21st. Telegrams from New York report that? Colonel Harvey's speech has created a political sensation, especially in regard to America taking part in the proceed- ings of the Supreme Council as regards Upper Silesia.

Authorities at Washington my that the United States on the Council will at present participate actively only on questions vitally agecting America's in-

terests.

In the meanwhite officials are closely following British and French different points of view. It is stated that the sympathies of the Government are entirely pro-British. In this connection, if necessary, official expression to these sympathics would bø given.

AUTHORITATIVE DENIAL

AND

If the re-

The Earl of Selborne addressed the political council of the Junior Constitu tional Club, on April 13th, on "Reform of the House of Lords." Following a review of the outlook at home and abroad, his lordship said that one causs which was at the bottom of a, in his judgment, was that our Constitution as it existed to-day, was inadequate for the work it had to do. It had not been developed to meet the call and neces sities of the time. As things were at present, we were always liable to a land-

Election scored a far greater majority slide. The Coalition at the last General in Parliament than the votes in the con- stituencies really represented, and be attributed the claim of direct action, and a great deal of the unrest in the indus

by the Labour men who were not re had not been completely successful, but volutionary, to the fact that they had not got their proper representation" in it had done as well as human wit could the House of Commons (Hear, hear.) devise in surmounting difficulties and "And," he asked, "what may happen to-morrow. There might be ■ General amalgamating interests. Immediately the Election. I do not think it is, but sup-

in favour of the miners' chae. You might Consortium was signed, the Powers were posing the country were, on the whole, when the votes cast would entitle them confronted with the disorganisation of the have a Labour majority of two hundred, world's markets, also, with differences between North and South China. The

That brings ma to the question of the " out of that policy wars were hatched.

Consortium was thus possibly condemn Second Chamber. During the war Bod now the Parliament Act has ceased to "Great Britain," said Mr. Hughes

ed to a further period of inaction, but operate, but if the Labour party came has told us plainly that she cannot any this would be advantageous if it gave the and out what the Parliament Act means. into power to-morrow you would soon longer bear the expense of maintain-

opportunity to take stock of the possibili. Nothing, so far as I know, that has been ing a great Navy, and that the Dominions ties of the future. The Consortium did form of undisguised revolution in Soviet dona in the way of destruction, or in any must share the burden. No request could

not intend to interfere, directly or in-Russia, could not be done here under the Parliament Act by a Labour Government be more reasonable.

directly, in domestic politics in China within two years, and a great deal of "Any scheme of Imperial naval de-It had no opinions in regard to the rela-

it within the first session. Not one sing o civilised country in the world is fence." Mr. Hughes continued, must pro- tive form of government, which China in the same position." All other coun- vide for defence in the Pacific Ocean. alone must decide, The Consortium, said tries are safeguarded against what a tem

porary majority might do. That was vital to Australia. We were Sir Charles Addis, was concerned only volutionary wing of the Labour party- and don't be dazzled by the moderate very near to the overcrowded East, and with seeing & Government capable of utterances of Mr. Thomas and Mr. cannot be indifferent to what the great governing, because until then the supply Clynes, for the programme of the Eastern nations were doing. We must into China of free money for constructive got a majority by any means whatever, Labour party is frankly revolutionary- sure that our nets and views are not mis- purposes must largely be restricted. they will claim the country has given them a mandate for their programme. represented to them. They are neighbours China could be saved only by her own In one single session you might and the with whom we desire to trade and live exertions. Therefore, the Consortium in- under a Finance Act. In two years you whole of your property nationalised in peace. We have a coastline thrice nsvited the co-operation of the Chinese might find the House of Lords abolished. long as America, Australia's existence group to participate in the discussions, whole fabric of our monarchical con- the veto of the Crown destroyed, and the

depends on an adequate Imperial Navy, ultimately shouldering the share of the stitution gone. That is why this ques- tion of the reconstruction of the House and the future hope of the world on an burdens, when able. A syndicate of of Lords is, to my mind, fundamental

here's our dilemma. Anglo-American alliance. Therefore, the Chinese Banks has been formed for and vital. If the Coalition Government,

which stands on three out of its four legs. Our safety lies in the purpose, inter alia, of funding the on a Conservative parts-(hear, hear)-- the renewal of the Angio-Japanese Treaty, floating dobs of the country.

goes out of office without safeguarding the constitution and our fundamental rights. yet that treaty is anathema to America,

In conclusion, Sir Charles Addis said of liberty and property, then the Conser LOCAL LEGISLATION,

The Anglo-Japanese Treaty," Mr. that if the new movement led to mobilia-vative party will have failed in the one

great crisis in its history." (Cheers.) BILLS TO BE INTRODUCED.

Hughes declared, "must be renewed in ing the people's savings for national pur It is announced in the Government some form and modified, if that is poses the purpose of the Consortium will Gazette that two new Bills County deemed proper by the forthcoming have been achieved-(Cheers). He urged be introduced in the Legislative Council and the drafts of them are published for conference of Empire Premiers to make that the differences between the North and general information.

it acceptable to Great Britain, America, the South were largely academic. It was Japan and Australia. I do not think that absurd to describe the situation as civil is impossible. I think the interests of war, when trade and revenue were ex Australia lie in the renewal of the treaty.panding. Sir Charles Addis drew atten- "The trouble with America," Mr. tion to the progress made under the Hughes said, " is that the Japanese want Republic, giving as instances abolition of the right of entry and the right to bold torture, freedom of the native Press, ex-Devolution land in the United States. Australia's pansion of education and emancipation of wanted statesmen of imagination, like attitude is alike to America's in this con-woman, He. refused to despair of a pection, but the Japanese should not, country which rose to such moral heights. consequently, think that we regard them (Cheers). as inferiors. We admire their bravery and patriotism and acclaim their magni-

they have got theirs. ficent achievements. We have got ideals;

it is semi-officially stated that the Government unreservedly fulfilled the dis armament ultimatum before the expira- tion of the first period Axed-namely,

nou of the 20th inst..

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D NEMLOPYMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

LONDON, May 20th.

It is officially stated that nearly two played in the United Kingdom, in addi- million people are registered as unem-

ten to over a million on short time.

ÜLOWN LANDS.

In the covering letter, which was read in all the Roman Catholic churches in Ireland, to-day, the Pope appeals to

The first is an Ordinance to amend the Crown Lands. Resumption Ordinance, both sides in Ireland to censo strife,

1000, LONDON, May 21st.

The Object and Reasons state:-This and urges that the issue" between them

The reports from 'Berlin" that the Bri- Bill contains the three fallowing main bo referred to a body selected by the tish War Office has ordered the organisa-

provisions:- whole Irish nation, and when this con- tion of infantry brigades and cavalry ference published its findings the more

squadrons in Rhineland for Upper influential men among both the partiesHilesia are authoritatively denied. should meet, with a view of settling the question in a sincere spirit of peace and roconciliation.

ITALIAN GENERAL ELECTION.

FINAL RESULTS.

ROME, May 21st...

The final results in the elections are:- Coalitionists, 189: Socialists, 124; Catholics, 108: Communists, 13; other the.. Fascismi groups 101, of whom

Nationalists and Agràrians, a strong bloe of 62, are pledged to prevent Socialist obstruction.

STEWARDS' STRIKE.

NEW YORK SYMPATHISERS CREATE SCENE

Naw Yoak, May 21st. Strikers besieged the piers, when the Aquitania was being docked on May 14th, abusing the volunteer stewards. Stones were thrown at the police, who fired in the air, dispersing the demonstra tors. The passengers landed undisturbed.

AUSTRALIANS' TOUR. INTERESTING MARYLEBONE

INNINGS.

LONDON, May 31st.

At Lords, in glorious weather and on a Tank, wicket, before a crowd of 20,000, most interesting cricket was witnessed, Marylebone compiling 284 runs. - Evans contributed 69 unfinished and Hubble 42. Armstrong took 4 wickets for $1 runs.

CARUSO'S RETURN;

New York, May 21st.

The inclusion of Caruso's name in the

LORD CURZON'S NOTE.

LONDON, May 21st.

The French Government has received a Note on the Upper Silesian question, which Lord Curzon banded to the French Ambassador yesterday.'

MENT.

DEFINITE MEASURES.

(a) The customary, 10 per cont. allow ance for compulsory acquisition is to be abolished.

(4) The compensation is to be based on the amount which the property would fetch in the open market if sold by s willing seller.

MR. LAMONT'S VIEWS. Replying, Mr. Lamont emphasised the success of the withdrawal of Japan's re servations to the Consortium. That with

(c) No compensation is to be given in respect of any use of the land which is not in accordance with the terms of the crown leass under which the land is held. Paragraph (c) of clause 9 is intended to prevent claims being made on public moneys in respect of uses of the land which terms of the Crown lease. Such claims Bre not in accordance with the THE REPARATIONS SETTLE erally supported by the production of I want the Japanese to understand are sometimes made, and they are gen permits to use the land in that parti cular way. Though such permits are clearly," the Australian Premier said, intended to be only temporary they ara often renewed from year to year for long

"that the Australians are anxious to re. periods, and the argument is that the main in peace and friendship with Japan. breach of the Crown lease. Crown must be taken to have waived the

It has also the Japanese complain of any act of been argued that the expectation of the ours, it is unreasonable, for no foreigner continued renewal of such permits must be taken into account in fixing the com- is allowed to hold land in Japan. They pensation.

do not recognise naturalisation as dens- tionalising any Japanese. Yet these are the main grounds of differences of opin- Clauses 4 and 5 are intended to get on between the United States and Japan, plained of lack of co-ordination in Gov- over a difficulty which sometimes occurs during the war: the first instalment of in the New Territories when owners, or bat these matters are capable of adjusternment offices, and expressed the 5,000 waggons has been handed over. co-owners, are absent from the Colony or

cannot be fourd.

BILLS OF EXCHANOL "

further the Bills of Exchange Ordinance, 1885,

BERLIN, May 21st... Definite measures for the execution of the ultimatum are oficially announced, comprising indemnification of exporters for the levy imposed by the Entente on | German exports. The Government has, restitution of railway also, begun material seized in the Allied countries

EARLIER CABLES.

WORK OF THE COMMISSION.

PARIS, May 20th. When the debate in the Chamber was resumed further criticism fastened on the reparations claims and the ineficacy of

the new tax on German exports and the other measures considered at the recent London conference.

Clause 3 of the Bill is intended to save existing arbitration from coming under the stricter provisions of clause of the Bill.

drawal, he said, had been of the greatest benefit to Japan. He believed that the Japanese banking group would work with the same good faith as the other, banking groups. During his visit to China ho was impressed by the underlying solidity of the Chinese character, their thrift, industry and innate honesty. He below ed in their future. The difficulties in Peking most discouraging. He com

were

ment by peace-loving nations. It is the opinion that they would ultimately find

The Second Chamber, proceeded, Lord Selborne, must have power to give pouse

to make sure that the nation was in

favour of any change proposed. There fore, it must have the right of veto. The Lords should also have power in regard to revolutionary finance. If finance was then the Lords should have the same used for effecting great political changes,.

power over non-financial matters.

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The comparatively chaotic state of our affairs was due to the fact that it was physically, intellectually and morally impossible for the House of Commons or for the Cabinet to deal with all the questions they had to deal with to-day, was, necessary. We also Dismeli, who would look ahead, not follow the people, but tell them what was coming and lead them. (Choera)

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BOMBAY'S FIRST CITIZEN.

Bir Bassoon David, who was elected President of the Bombay Municipal Cor- poration on 8th April, belongs to that Britain some of her greatest statesmen of historic race which has produced in Greak their age, such as Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield), Lord Reading and Mr. Montagu. Bir Bassoon is a distinguished member of his community and as a finan- sier he is in India what the Rothschilds are to Europe. Preeminent in banking stateaman whose unique knowledge and experience and gonina have been placed at the service of the city to whose acer perous growth he has contributed to a real extent. The old saying that time. money?! can truly be applied in his cans with great justification. By conssat ing to devote his time to civic duties he has given sacrifice, the value of which could hardly be measured in money. 8ir Baasoon has greatly upheld the great traditions of his race. As the best citizen of the first city in Ledia, he will have the proud privilege

and commercial circles, he is an industrial

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The other is an ordinance to amend boundan duty of Australia to use every China determined to look to the Consor to-day (0th city address of welcome

means at her disposal to effect such a The Objects and Bensons state:-Para- modus vivendi as will secure the renewal graph (4) of section 73 of the Bills of Exchange Ordinance, 1885, provides that of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty in a form in the Colony, and the mum payable is where a Bill is drawn out of but payable agreeable to the United States. not expressed in the currency 31 this Hence the dilemma is that, while Colony, the amount-thall, in the absence

of some express stipulation, be calculated making every effort to retain the friend

tium for financial resistance.

JAVA TRAMWAYS COMBINE,

AMSTERDAM, May 21st.

reading the

Negotiations are proceeding to created has preceded him in India.

a combine of Java Tramways with a

according to the rate of exchange for ship of Japan and Australia, Great capital of ninety million gold florins, if sight drafts at the place of payment on the day that the bill is payable. It is Britain cannot shut her eyes to the fact possible with the co-operation of British not in accoédance with the banking prac: that there is a great danger now of sach capital. tics in this Colony. According to that

CROWN PRINCE OF JAPAN IN EDINBURGE

to an illustrious member of his race, HE. Lord Reading whose fame, first sa an eminent lawyer and then as the Lord Chief Justice of England, and latterly as a grost statesman whose splendid record ofervice as special. Ambossador America during the war, are already re- in the Empire with feelings of Sassoon will be, "At Home" in honour of Their Excellencias Lord and Lady Bending to-morrow at the Wifling.. don Crub, It may be mentioned that it is the first time that a member of the Jewish community has been elected Prosi dent and no worthier member than 8fr Sassoon could have been found to fill the odice-Times of Indian

M. Loucheur, Minister of the Liberated Regions, the first speaker on behalf of the practice the amount in Hongkong cur- & naval rivalry in the Pacifo us would reney is calculated according to the rate Government, defended the work of the of exchange on the actual date of pay be a heavy desin on all concerned and Beparations Commissions, and declared meat. This seems reasonable, na exchange the criticisms to be exaggerated. He when the Bill was payable and the day

might vary considerably between the day have reflex, influences upon the whole

world. contended that the London agreement was when it was actually paid It is, nob possible to meet this difficulty by fixing sound..

exchange on the day when the Bill is payable, because the Bill might be paid “the most powerful agency in the world's Prince Hirohito presented the Lord Pra elsewhere, c.g., in the United Kingdom. The fact that the debate in the French when no question of exchange would Peace is the British Eminira, and the hope vost £100 for the city's poor, and expro completed, at the expense of the Pro-

LONDON, May 20th.

In conclusion, Mr. Hughes said that

LONDON, May 21st."

Edinburgh,

Before departing from

Chamber on foreign policy has been again arise, or it might not be paid at all. The of peace in the fature lies in some ed appreciation of the cordial reception. adjourned till the 24th inst. precludes Bill is intended to amend the Ordinance understanding between France, América A royal salute was fired as the train the possibility of the Bupreme Council so se to agree with the local banking and England: The League of Nations is p Me assembling for some days.

steamed out. practice.

unwieldy and clumsy."

list of the Metropolitan Opera artists for the Autumn season has ended specula tion as to whether Caruso would sing again after his illness,

A Commission bas, been appointed to consider the best means of preserving the ancient buildings of Jerusalem. The ro foration of the Damascus Gate has been Jerusalem Society. The restoration of the Roman masonry in the walls of the Citadel (Tower of David) is nearing com pletion.