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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOY.] WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. TEXT OF THE POST OFFICES RESOLUTION.

Washington, November 29th:

THR HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, 'NOVEMBER 30TH, 1921.

LATE

MR. LLOYD GEORGE DESIRES TO ATTEND.

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JAPAN AND THE 60 PER GENT. STANDARD. WASHINGTON. November 28th.

EXPECTATIONS CONCERNING

SHANTUNG.

LATEST CABLES.

FEPARATIONS PAYMENTS.

*

GERMAN EX-MINISTERS' VISIT LONDON.

There is much speculation over the

consolidation finances.

* BONGKONG

The President had agreed to address & meeting of the Kuo Ming Tang and invited us to accompany him. The meet- ing was held in the courtyard of a large house on one of the narrow streets of the alty. It was not a large meeting. There were perhaps eighty or ninety men and a score of women. But they were one or two of the dull, sodden, narespon-

SOCIETY

OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HONGKONG." REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1991.

annual al fresco fate, which is held In view of the approach of the 39th each year in December in aid of the aed a preliminary report for the year

1921

A statement of account shows, receipta amounting to $18.437.93 and it is esti $1.820.45 at the end of the year. wishes to express its grateful thanks for

In presenting the report the Council. the generous response given by the public of Hongkong to the Society's appear on the occasion of last year's Bazaar, the Thanks to 314,258.59, ns against $13,413.98 in 2019. net proceeds of which amounted-to

Society has again been able to further this splendid result. the ing the your 1991. extend the sphere of its activities dur

3,078, 173 cases have been regularly re The number of visits paid to the poor in their homes has been calculated ab loved, as against 133 during the previous year and 6 in 1919.

Relief in money and provisions for the ten months January to October amount- ed to $3.848-40, the estimated expendi against $5,415 in 1020. ture for the whole year being 38,208. as Rent of housing accommodation for the poor under the care of the Society amounted to $1,512.90 for the ten months January to October, the estimated expenditure for the year being $1 951, as against $1,006 in 1920, and 461 in 1918..

DE, SUN AND THE NORTHERN CAMPAIGN,

ÍKY OREIN, KEITH JOS THE With reference to reports that a berth Lloyd George on every liner sailing to has been provisionally reserved for Mr.

DAILY PRESS."*F

New York till Christmas, it is authorita-

Whatever the collection of apprehen- tively announced that the Premier's de. Arrival in London of Herr Bathenau sire individuals which calls itself the most intelligentgroup. There were but funds of the Socisty the Council bas sire to go to Washington is stronger than

and Harr Simon, formerly German Peking Government may do to convince sive type that is so frequent about ever since the proceedings of the Confor-affairs respectively. Both are intimately itself that Dr. Sun's northern campaign Paking Theres were keen and afere

Ministers for reconstruction and foreign Lance-strengthened his original hope to the fullest view of its possibilities; but until Associated with the question of reparu- is abluff "; whatever storica may bo There were four or five soldiers acting mated that there will be a deficit of

The meeting was apparently open to all. The text of the Far Eastern Committee's this fateful, week in. Irish history has nected with the problems of the, next circulated to the effect that General Chen

tions. This arrival generally is con-

as policemen about, but they were in no passed it is impossible to say whether be reparations payments fai January and Chiung Ming is not in favour of the wiss officious and made no effort to will leave England or not.

February which, experts say, can only expedition; one thing is cermin.

To examine credentials of those who naked be assured by a foreign loan or the Dr. Sun Yat Sen the expedition is admittance. alienation of German state property, in reality. To the father of the Chines The President was fired introduced. elading railways. The arrival is also con- Revolution is is more than an expedi-He was received with prolonged up- nected with the recent mysterious visit to it is a crusade.

plaase. He spoke quietly throughout, is no reliable information except that to our disappointemnt that Dr. Sun had renal tone. He spoke in the diabolical of Herr Stinnes regarding which there. When we reached Canton wo learned seldom raising his voice above a conversa it is concerned with German Anance. It already departed for Kwailin, the head. Cantonese dialect so we is learned that a proposal to institute quarters of the southern army, a town bat of what he was saying, but there could get no a two years mortatorium for Germany's in Kwangsi nearly two weeks journey was nothing oratorical or spirited in his debta to the Allics forms the subject of he was still at Wuchow, just over the remarks frequently drew a burst of ap- from Canton. Then we were told that manner at any time, Nonetheless his representative on the Reparations Com: Kwangsi border, and would be there for plause from his listeners which seemed a strong memorandum by the British

Germany being given a breathing space catch him if we started for Wuchow the When be finished they rose de que man mission who urges the importance of two or three days longer.

We could much more spontaneous and enthusiastic than that given the later speakers. following day

departure for The Prestition of her, na Samshui by rail, then a night a journey and applauded vigorously

for aume January and February payments pos up the great West River in a steamer of minutes. sible, but the position-afterwards as very

which the-less-aid the better and we

Our next chance to talk with Dr. Sun doubtful

were at Wuchow, the largest city of

was over the teacups in his home that its streets are narrower, its odoure are Kwangs. It is more Chinese than Can- afternoon. At his request we had gone ton. Its people are more densely packed,

to the yamer and he took us to his house, It was several hundred yards through stranger, and the distribution of filth is

narrow crowded streets from the yamen more liberal than in the metropolis itself.

to the house. Yet Dr. Sun walked with A few minute walk brought us to the

us apparently without consciousness that yamen which served as the President's all eyes were upon him. There were two headquarter A-card was sent up and

men six or eight yards ahead of us and within three minutes Dr. Sun was greete

one as far behind.. ing us The absence of fuss and waits only guards. He seemed to have no fear But these were his and formalities was refreshing.

There of harm. We learned afterwards that were a few guards about, but not one he often walked out into the country tenth of what would be found at the with only one or two companions. yamen of any of the petty barons who Sun' democracy is of a very practical INTERESTING STATEMENT IN

now pads for rulers in other parts of

Find It is in striking contrast with the country.

Secretaries were basy in that of the prisoner in the Sea Palace LONDON FINANCIAL PAPER rooms on this side and that but one did at Peking.

not have to pass a dozen or so of them LONDON, November 28th. to come to their chief. WASHINGTON, November 28th.

Contrasting with the gloomy state brown suit with alosely buttoned collar, The President was dressed in a plain given the British and Japanese naval

The American naval authorities havements in regard to the financial outlook n style he generally affects

in China, a correspondent in the Finanno insignia nor military emblems of any He were delegates detailed answers to the ques

cial News described as well acquainted matter) passing reductions programme. It is understood ions in China are much better than in is sound and solvent Financial condi- through with a view to ascertaining whe-not disclosed, were raised by the Japanese ample, the tael is worth four shillings that questions, the nature of which are ther they contain articles of dutiable con. It is stated authoritatively that the compared with under three shillings

many European countries. For a traband or otherwise contravening the no mistakes in the American figures, sad very few countries where post-war busi- American experts examination revealed before the war, and China is one of the customs regulations and laws of China. Mr. Hughes' estimate of the present ness transactions are carried on

naval strength of the Powers is un- bases of metallic gurrency changed.

སགཏཱ The writer opines, that the only real peril lies in the attempt to urge further foreign control, the repugnance to which is universal and profound in China and

resolution, reported earlier, -"Bo wognising the justice of the desire express ed by the Chinese Government to secure the abolition of foreign postal agencies in China, save or except in leased-terri-is-positively stated in one quatters tories or otherwise specifically provided shat after a determined effort to secure by Treaty, it is resolved:

a standard of 70 per cent. capital-ship strength. Japan is now disposed to accept "One:-That the four Powers having announcement concerning this has been the original estimate. Until an official och postal agencies agree to their aban made, it would be unwise to build hopes donment, subject to the following condi- be felt were Japan speedily to come into in this respect, but little surprise would tiona: First, that an efficient Chinessline with the American programme. postal service be maintained; Second, that an assurance be given by the Chin- -can Government that they contemplate no

Though the Chinese question is not susceptible to an immediate solution, OIL CONCESSIONS IN PERSIA change in the present postal administra-some of its aspects are undoubtedly ripe tion as far as the status of the foreign rprising were the issues connected with for treatment immediately. It will be co-director-general is concerned.

the Japanese Twenty-one Demands and "Two:-To enable China and the Power! not debated and acttled in principle be the position of Japan in Shantung concerned to make the necessary disposi. fore the Conference rises. The Chinese tions this arrangement shall come into and the Japanese delegation, which has representatives will certainly raise them, force not later than (date blank). Pend shown huudable moderation during the ing the complete withdrawal of foreign other Powers by facing them frankly-in Conference. may earn the gratitude of the postal agencies the tour Powers concerned & conciliatory spirit. severally undertake to afford fail facili-INVESTIGATIONS CONFIRM U.S. ties to the Chinese, custome authorities to, examine sil postal matter (except ordinary jettors whether registered or not

FIGURES.

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NEW YORK, November 20th. Teheran report of valuable concessions in The Standard Oil Company confirm the Northern Persia...

ut.

BARLIER CABLES: CHINA'S ECONOMIC

CONDITION.

which upon external examination "appear tions raised last week regarding the naval with the Far East declares that C kind. Except for the guards at the on-

to contain written

LLATER.

A CHINESE DEMAND, A communiqué states: The Chinese delegation has sent a statement to the Far Eastern Committee demanding the removal of various establishments placed in China by foreign Powers, without the

•Treaty, including foreign troops, police,

telegraph and wireless stations. Committee decided to discuss the state The ment at its next meeting and also ap pointed a special drafting committee. JAPAN AND THE CAPITAL SHIP

RATIO..

EXTRA-TERBITORIAŽITY DIS. CUSSIONS.

прод

P. AND O. REPORT. RECENT VOYAGES RESULT IN SERIOUS LOSSES.

ledged head of more than a hundred that this was the office of the acknow tracce there was little to remind one

the commander-in-chief of their armies In his now endeavours for China, Dr. million people and the headquarters of

Sun upholds his reputation for sim plicity.

afford as good an education as its funds It is "the policy of the Society to the 133 children whose parents are the permit to the children of the poor. Of Society's beneficiaries 102 are receiving an English education at the expense Society's vernacular schools. Dr. the Society or are attending one-of-the penditure under the bond of education was $3,407.16 during the ton months The r-

January to October, the estimated ex panditure for the whole year being 64.147.

DE SUN YAT SEN AND THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

The subject of the Washington Con- Reference is made to a branch of the forence came up. Dr. Sun commented Society's work from which the Council that her action would determine the on the general opinion that Great Bri had hoped for very good results, namely, tain held the key to the situation and the provision for orphan girls, on the

18 Bot Great Britain that holds the key tions, unfortunatly often too poorly paid Asia. He differed with this view. "It would be leaving school to take up posi isms of war or peace in the Pacific and

completion of their general school educa-

based upon her domination of China. typewriting and shorthand in order to tion (when in the ordinary course they

Her first attack was upon China in 1894 enable them to obtain more remunerative to peace in Asia and the Pacific. It is

and all of her subsequent advances have situations in business houses. China.

Japan's career of conquest is living) of an extra year's tuition in to ensure an independent and decent

been made at China's expense. If Chine scheme has unfortunately not proved suc will be no need of war in the Pacific can throw off the Japanese yoke "there cessful. It was found in some claes To carry on such a war Japan must not suited for stenography and type- China's people. Without them she would they did not hesitate to accept em- that the girls were, for various reasons, be beaten at the very start. maks use of China's resources and writing work; in other cases that

That is ployment when offered, even

This

RE M

Upon the suggestion that it looked na Dr. Sun took up the subject at once. if he were really going to fight the North, We are not fighting the North of China. We are fighting Japan. The people of The Far Eastern Committee has defer.might gravely affect foreign investments the hirelings of Japan whom we have to why sho has spared no effort and no entirely inadequate salary before they the North will favour us. It is only red till tomorrow final action regarding and foreign trade. extra-territorial rights in Chias"

avercome. Just now they seem to be in understood that the principle of closing. It is

rather desperate straits. They are quar: expense to buy up the corrupt mandarins had made to but consideration of a formal resolu foreign courts in China has been agreed

relling among themselves and none of who are usurped the Chinese Govern-in typewriting and shorthand. This way any appreciable progress them have any money except what they ment. So it is against Japan and the a work which the Council had very much tion has been deferred, along with the

can extort from the people by force traitorous officials. at Peking that the st heart, and which it will at all times

What of Wa Pai Fat Will be not Chinese people must make war. question of domestic control of the Chin-

prove a stambling-block" The answer freedoms of China is the quickest and deserving cases come to its notice. the Chinese representatives. ese railways, which was brought up by

The bo glad to assist and encourage should LONDON, November 28th. came promptly and there was entire Burest way to peace in the Far East." The Peninsular and Oriental S. N. confidence in his voice. We can Co.a report for the year ended Septers. defeat Wu Pei Fu if he fights. Yunnan Powers town'd China

Under the head of Education the There was impatience in his tore sa ho Society maintains two vernacular schools, FOREIGN POST-OFFICES IN CHINA. ber 30th shows a net profit of 2871,488. and Kweichow and the two Kwangs are

went on to peak of the attitude of the the Kai Lap School at Wanchai and WASHINGTON, November 28th.

The sum carried forward is £100,308. whole heartedly in this struggle. There cause of foreigs recognition. It has

Government

The present the St. Vincent de Paul Society's school Representatives of the nine Powers ait. The report says that during the first six who are not with us, and they will be support whatever among the Chinese ing the year to larger premises on the

Peking exists solely be at Mongkok. are but a few of the Szechuan leaders ting as a committee on the Pacific and months, of the year steamers were able

Both the Higher an Lower Kai Lap schools were moved dur Far Eastern questions" have adopted a

to do something more than cover ex-

overcome at once if they attempt to keep people, and if the Powers would with top floors of Nos, 80 and 88 Queen's of foreign post-office privileges in China, resolution in favour of the relinquishment penses, but for the last six months this

that province from joining up. Hanau Chao Heng Ti will either be short order. I called the atteinion of which had for several years been in the

recognition was not the case.

it would fall to pieces Road East. Recent voyages re-

The control of this school.

mend a bonus for the past year. Directors regret that they cannot recom

province. The Hananese, both the The matter was considered and the augmen, was transferred to the Society of people and they army, are entirely ingestion given out to a British journalist St. Vincent de Paul during the year. When wages and other costs fail to sympathy with the southern cause. Then that all the Powers should withdraw The school has maintained its excellent something like normal and trade revives,

there is Shensi. The people and leaders their recognition at the same time. it is hoped that there will again be almost certainly join if they see raised such strong objections that is Inspector of Vernacular schools.

there are also sympathetic and will was to test the sentiment of the other ressfully conducted to the entire satisfac" It reputation and has continued to be suc- fair margin of profit.

Powers. But Great Britain and Japation of the children's parents and of the the struggle has really commenced: Thus Wu bei Fa is practically surround. looked as if America's withdrawal might available accommodation. has been filed ed, and with many more troops than he bring on war with both these Powers during the year, and many applicants

In

draw

no

is prepared to yield on the capital ship All the Powers agreed upon January 1st sulted in serious losses, consequently the forced to take up our cause or leave the the American Minister to this last May. hands of a Committee of Chinese gentle-

1923, as the date of relinquishment, except Japan, whose representatives asked time to hear from their Government..

Owing to Chinese allegations that

LATER.

MANCHESTER COTTON

INDUSTRY. MARKET SHOWS A MORE HOPEFUL TONE.

has himself.

“BRITISH AGGRESSION."

But

had to be refused.

French aloofness is not so great as was the harmony of the Conference has been Singapore, are making varied purchasenmore likelihood of reforms, in this direc-not had in recent years. any military ag; composed partly of members of the

A BUMOUR SCOTCHED. NEW YORK, November 20th.

WASHINGTON, November 29th. Newspapers from Washington-stats that

Another of those rumours threatening generally imagined. It is understood scotched by Mr. Hughes (U.B. Secretary that France would consent to adhere to of State) officially denying reports that the disarmament plan and also to meet M. Briand referred disparagingly to the German delegates at a subsequent.com.

Italian Army, producing inter alia, the ference provided that she could rely upon incident at Turin. American support in obtaining repara- tions and if reparation's could be linked up with French debts to America, Ger- many's default thus relieving France of

J

DAMAGES AGAINST NORTHCLIFFE PAPER.

to

QAKEBAL CHES CHIUNG MING.

WASHINGTON, November 29th. Despite a persistent report that Japan ratio the latest statement by Baron Kato indicates that be at any rate, intends to contend the seventy per cent ratio for Japan. After to-day's meeting of naval experts of the five Powers he told an inter- viewer that Japan whole-heartedly accept- ed the reduction of armament burdens opium has been seat to China through.. and was quite prepared to scrap capital the foreign postal systems, thus violating ships under construction and old battle- the Anti-Opium Law, the resolution in- ships. He added that the naval ratio is cludes a provision permitting the Chinese a "question of grave concern to the Customs to examine postal matter pask

He has no money to pay

And so the matter, was dropped. secarity of the nations.

ha men except what he can wring from America should take the lead in with- the United States will accept the seventy detection of dutiable and contraband He hoped that ing through foreign agencies for the

the merchants and banks against their servedly won the regard of China and pitals by which cases of old and entirely

drawing her recognition.

An arrangement has been come to with per cent. for Japan which is the minimum gooda.

She bas de the Tung Wah and Kwong Wah Hou will. This is undermining the morale of she should not lose it by passively sup destitute persons brought to those hos trength required for her security. It is vides for the abandonment of post-offices The resolutions as adopted pro

his men and turning the people against stated that the Americans will stand on a date to be agreed later, provided ton report says that the market is hope-man. He knows these things as well as

LONDON, November 28th.

them. Wa's defeat is only a matter of porting the aggressive designs of other pitals will, on The Financial Times Manchester cot- Armly on Mr. Hughes's original ratio.

time if he fights. But Wu is a sensible PowerS

completion of hospital that the China Government maintains an ful, as evidence is accumulating that we do. It may be that he will decide ern Chinese toward Great Britain, Dr. able. Eitherto a large number of auch treatment. he received into St. Joseph's -FRENCH ALOOFNESS 'NOT VERY

efficient postal service.

In regard to the attitude of the south Tong, should accommodation be avail Home for the Aged Poor at Kowloon India will buy soon, though business to avoid useless slaughter and throw in GREAT."

with India at present does not represent his professions of loyalty to the cause of feel the pressure of British aggression in tien. In July the immediate control of

his lot with is.

At least he will have Sun said it was as bitter as that of the cases have remained on at the hospitals even the fringe of the normal demand.

northern people toward Japan. China is very quiet, hub smaller Far popular government put to the test. If this region just as the northern people the Home was handed over to a working "We occupying much-needed ward accommoda Eastern markets, such as Java and

he is sinocre he knows that there is much feel that of Japan. Of course, we have Committee and Board of Advisers Home trade is showing more life, but will be under his friends in the North"

tion if we are successful than there ever though there will be no organised 60 per

gression by the British such as the Society and partly of some of the lend sent short time, working must be eat HUN YAY BRK'E, IELATIONS WITH

Japanese campaigns-of-murder and Igot ing Chinese fully equales greatly and immediately. The delicate matter of the relations hoces as the Japanese do, but they hir bers of the working Committee Mee in eastern Manchuria The British de The following were appointed to be mem the Colony gentlemen of not murder our people and between Dr. Sun and Chon Chiung Ming as quick as the Japanes to enlarge their J. M. Alves, Lieut. Col. F. J. Bowen, Mr. was broached. I told him of the con- territory and to take advantage of any Messrs. Chos Po Sien, W. G. Fitz-Gib. and that General Chen was not in favourplish their aims. It is only a little more Tung Wah Hospital Committee), and stant rumours of a breach between them turn in the political situation to accom bon, Les Tick Mui, J.P. (Chairman, of the Northern expedition, and would than twenty years since Kowloon [the Lee Wing Kwong, J.P. (Po Leung Kuk not support it. "General Chen and 1 have worked together for sixteen years Daring the European war the Govern formed at the same time consisting of: Now. Territory-ED.] was taken from us. Committee). A Board of Advisors "was and he has always been a loyal fighter ment of Hongkong had its plans all laid Mesars. Choa. Po Bien. Fung Ping Shan, for the cause of a republican China. He to seize the territory between Kowloon, Ho Kwong, J.P., Ho Wing Kwong, J.P., an officer of the Government and he will British lines right up to Canton. Whe Kon Bang, J.P., Simon Tse Yan and To will not desert that cause now. He is and the East River, thus bringing the Lee Yau Choun, Loo Yick Mui, J.F., Mok obey the orders of that Government. If ther they had any instructions or support Sze Tuen. ho does not, he will have to go and some from the home government I do not But what of the power to do this! Has ready. Then there is the infamous Cas of the Hongkong public both on the one else will be put in who will obey." know, but the Hongkong authorities were appeal with confidence to the generosity The Council feals that it can again not General Chen the army and machel contract concluded with the Kwangsi occasion of the street sale of roses on popular support! If he refused to join, militarists who were in temporary con- Our Poor Day, Friday, December 2nd, narrowed slightly and a flash came into evidence of the same spirit of aggres held on the December 4th, The Society could you oust him? Dr. Sun's eyes trol of Canton last year Is not that and at this year's Fate which will be his eye which indicated the man of action sion!" rather than the calm philosopher to whom we had been listening.

(The statement is so inherently im- pablic appeals for the maintenance and depends almost on these two annua! He heid probable that we regard it as a ludicrous the extension of its work among the poor out his hand and carled the fingers delusion on Dr. Sun Yat Ben's part of this Colony. tightly

into his clenched fist. General We are unable to learn that there is the Chen," he said, "I have in the hollow slightest foundation in fact for the of my hand "..

His manner betrayed a irritation, but I could not be sure who his statement, it must be regarded as a try our best, knowing that if we ard allegation and until Dr. Sun produces, with such conditions the odds should be ther it was with a refractory subordinate mischievous canard.-ED.]

measure of if he can, some trustworthy evidence for in our favour. At any rate, wo shall or with the reiteration of the story of

defeated now that it is only temporary Chen. He insisted that Chen was obey take real constitutional government to disagreement between him and General the North.

We returned to the campaign against and that the cause for which we are

"We are going... ing and would oboy with all loyalty the the people of the northern provinces and following day. He makes a strange im

to try to fighting must be victorious in the end." orders of the Government. He insisted to free them from the yoke of militarisam pression, this man who has been the left him to start for Kweilin the that the stories of lack of harmony were under which they are now suffering that, twenty years, Dreamer" 1 Yes

centre of China's revolution for more. pure fabrications. And yet there was What the result will be only

only time lacking here the appearance of entire tell, but we are fully confident of ont

But after all a dreamer who has accom confidence which had characterized his ability to delest what forces may be

plished a great des! In the brief span earlier remarks on the pots ble fortunes brought against us Our men are fight of his life. He dreamed the Chinese orders, ha was doing so without too much effective numbers are fairly equal and who knows what the coming year will that, although Chen might be obeying in China is fighting merely for pay. Our true Now he is dreaming again and of the campaign. He left the impressioning for a principle and every other army Revolution and 1911 ang it come balf-

(Continued at foot of next column.) @ bring!

COMMENT.

her obligatione. It is stated that Mr. LIBEL IN PREMATURE OBITUARY Harding is using the question of Allied debta as a political weapon in order to adrance American views on Disarmament and the Far East. If France does not

Field, America will not give assistance. If the contrary is the casoamerica will gladly help.

-» KARLIER QABLES. MB, LLOYD, GEORGE MAY ATTEND.

LONDON, November 28th. There can be no possible doubt of Mr. Lloyd George'a desire to participate in the Conference, which he believes may well be the turning point in the history of the world. Apprehensions expressed in various direct ons concerning the pro- ceedings at Washington are not shared in British authoritativo quarters,

LONDON, November 28th..

damages against the Associated News Lord Alfred Douglas obtained £1,000 papers, Ltd, for libel in a biographical notice appended to an erroneous report of his death published in the Evening News in February

THE ARBUCKLE TRIAL. ACCUSED'S NON-COMMITTAL

EVIDENCE.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 29th.. worthy for the total absence of any ad- Arbuckle's evidence-in-chief was note mission of misbehaviour on his part. He declared that he found Miss Rappe in his rooms. helped her to bed, and gavo her water. He denied that he applied

ice..

CHEAP MOTOR CYCLES. FEATURES OF THE OLYMPIA SHOW.

BRITAIN'S HIGH HOPES. While the possibility of differences of opinion and temporary set-backs are re cognised, the British view is cas of real satisfaction and great hope, for on the _naval question alone more has been done than most people before the opening of the Conference were prepared to expect; but, apart from naval disarmament, theThe features of the Motor Cycle Show utmost importance is attached in Britain at Olympia are the cheapness of the to the restoration of world peace and machines and the immerse development financial stability, which must depend in design. A two horse-power, solo is upon the treatment of armament ques obtainable at £34 and a two-seater of Lions Sa a world-wide issue.

the name type at £60.

LONDON, November 28th..

U.S. AND ALBIED DEBTS. AMERICAN BANKER'S INTEREST- ING RECOMMENDATION.

NEW YORK, November 28th. The prominent banker, Mr. Frank Vanderlip, who has returned from a tour Club, urged that the United States devise of Europe, addressing the Economie an easy-payment system for the Allied debts, employ the ropayments for the complish a great good instead of the harm rehabilitation of Europe, and thus so which would result to America and Europe alike if the foriner insisted to the letter on the repayment of uro pean obligations.

FATAL FIRE AT A CINEMA APPARENTLY CAUSED BY INCENSE EXHIBIT. NEWHAVEN (Corr.), November 28th. Four were killed and 80 injured in fire at the Rialto Cinema, which, it is alleged, was started by incense burning daring the showing of film. The. spectatora were in a panic. Many were trampled on and crushed, others were berned. A dozen Yale University stu dents are among the injured.

LATE MB. GWYTHER'S FORTUNE.

LONDON, November 29th. the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, Mr. J. H. Gwyther, "ex-Chairman of and China, loft 2144,000.

enthusiasm.

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