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LEASED TERRITORIES.

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MR. BALFOUR ON POSITION OF

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON,

THE SHANGTUNG QUESTION. CHINESE AND JAPANESE DELEGATES IN CONFERENCE.

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POLAND AND LITHUANIA AGAIN.

LATEST CABLES. [THEQUOR KAUTER'S AGENCY.] WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. BRITISH DELEGATION WORKING IN PERFECT HARMONY.

WASHINGTON, December. 2nd. The Dominion members are actively co operating with the British delegation Mr Balfour is especially gratified_with the perfect harmony in which the whole delegation is working. No decision is reached without corumon consultation on every question.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1921.

DR. WELLINGTON, KOO'S STATEMENT.

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CHINESE GREATLY PLEASED,

LATEST CABLES.

NEGOTIATIONS.

LONDON, "December 3rd.

WASHINGTON, December 4th. BRITAIN AND EGYPT. The French Delegation has informed PAPERS RESPECTING THE RECENT nets to associate in collective restitution the Far Eastern Committee of its readi- of Chinese territorial leases provided that the details of restitution are regulat Ad by agreement between the Chinese Government and each interested Govern- have agreed to discuss the retirement of ment. It is reported that the Japanese many of their territorial privileges in Manchuria.

The Chinese are greatly pleased with the generous offers of all threa Powers, especially Britain.

EARLIER CABLES.

AFFECTED.

WASHINGTON, December 4th. A communiqué states: Dr. Wellington Koo explained the history of the leased torritories, concluding that both Britain and France based their claims to leases on the ground of the necessity for pre serving the balance of power in the Far East. Conditions bad entirely altered in the last twenty years. With the elimina- There is absolutely no question of the tion of the German menace a particularly" full territorial sovereignty which is important and disturbing factor had been NAVAL HOLIDAY PRINCIPLE NOT exercised by China throughout the pro-removed. Russia had also disappeared. vince. Careful examination of the cor- Similarly, the misrule of the Manchu respondence recently exchanged shows dynasty had disappeared. The very fact divergences opinion more apparent than that a Conference was being held at real. The Japanese are hopeful that this Washington for arriving at a mutual meeting will be able to determine com- understanding indicated an added reason men accord regarding the tential to for dispensing with the necessity for of settlement, matters of detail or local for Arrangement by commi sioners of the two Governments who will maintaining the balance of power which be specially appointed for that purpose." was the principal ground of the Powers' PROPOSAL AND COUNTER- original claims. Therefore the Chinese

'PROPOSAL.

delegation believed that the time had come for the Powers to relinquish control of the leased territory.

tonnage.

THE DISCUSSION ON NAVÁL RATIO.

The

EARLIER CABLES,

IRISH NEGOTIATIONS. FINAL DRAFT OF THE CABINET PROPOSALS.

LONDON, December 2nd. To Sing Fein enyoys are du Lid way

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respecting the negotiations of the Egypt the Cabinet's proposals, which are under

The Anglo-Egyptian official papers to Dublin carrying the final draft of question was mainly responsible for the status for the twenty-six countries in an delegation confirm that the military stood to comprise probably Dominion failure to reach an agreement. The draft the south and west. Ulster to have the convention handed to Adly Paakin on Nov. option to apply for inclusion in an All- 10th provides that Britain shall under Ireland Parliament Inter, allegiance on take to support Egypt in defence of her the lines of the Dominions within the vital interesta and the integrity of her Empire, a commission to be established maintained in such places of Egypt and power to decide on a plebiscite. territory British forces shall have free to determine the political and religious. passage through Egypt and shall be frontiers of Tyrone and Fermanagh, with for such periods of time as are doter DARING ATTEMPT TO LIBERATE mined and shall have facilities for the

SINN FEINERS. LONDON, December fad. acquisition of barracks, aerodromes,

naval harbours, etc.

LONDON, December 2ad. respondent was responsible for the report that localisation of British forces in the moans of rope-ladders and motor-cars

The Morning Post's. Washington cor

The Egyptian reply. A daring attempt to rescue Sinn Feir presented on November 15th drafting of Mr. Hughes naval holiday sufficient. It says that the British pro- palice, the prisoners, and the would-be suggests political prisoners from Derry gao! by

proposals cabled this morning. The corposal constitutes occupation pure and rescuers. The constables were found of the discovery of an oversight in the region of the Canal would have been failed after a fierce conflict between the respondent says that the modifications simple and destroys every idea of inde-dead, handcuffed, apparently having been necessary relate entirely to the naval pendence. holiday and do not affect the principle

chloroformied. Two warders and threo reed upon in regard to capital-ship tions governing the conduct of foreign

The reply also objects to the stipula civilians have. been detained, affairs which provide for consultation HIGH COST OF LIVING, with the British Government through the High Commissioner before entering any

CAUSES RIOFING IN VIENNA. WASHINGTON, December 2nd.

political agreements with foreign powers; likewise to the appointment of Snancial

VIENNA, December 2nd, The Far Eastern Committee referred and judical commissioners, etc.

Serious rioting is estimated to have China's request for the withdrawal of High Commissioner, in a letter to the caused several milliard crowns' damage, "Dr. Koo added that the existence of troops to the drafting committee hended Sultan dated to-day, says the British this being a sequel to a demonstration such leased territories greatly prejudiced by Senator Root for further study. Prob- Government is prepared to conside: any Parliament House against the cost of China's territorial administration and ably the question will be continued at methods for carrying out suggestions on integrity because they were all situated another meeting of the nine Powers commodify the principle on which the pro- series of drastic demands with a view to of thirty-are thousand workmen outside upon strategical leaseholds They also mittee-to-morrow, when the question of

the proposals. It cannot, however, living. The demonstrators presented-- MR. ALFRED SZE'S VIEWS.

hampered the work of national, defence special spheres of influence and lensed posals are based or relax the essential alleviating the conditions, after which by constituting in China a The communiqué mentioned above was imperium in imperio. Furthermore the

virtual territory may also be taken up.

safeguards they contain. issued by the Chinese and Japanese shifting of the conflict of interests of to be the main issues of the Conference.

they got out of hand and attacked nearly Shantung and the naval ratio continue

all the cafes in the inner city and maiti Delegations. Mr. Alfred Ste following different leaseholders had involved China While the expected conference of the Big Baron Kato and added his thanks to Mr. more than once in complications, of Three on the ratio settlement could not

large number of shops were pillaged, and ... suburban streets, necessitating their clos ing up for a considerable period. A ly offices in connection with the object by the Russian hoc post the Kato and Mr. Balfour had a long private Fein conferees, Mr. Collins and Mr. rioters pentrated to the guests' rooms Hughes and Mr. Balfour for their friend which the Russo-Japanese war was caused actually be arranged yesterday, Baron of arriving at a fair settlement of the Arthur and Kiaochou brought the Euro discussion. All three later exhaustively

much havoo was wrought at leading The Irish mail boat, with the Sinn hotels, including the Bristol, whers thew Shantung Question, which he described pean war to the Far East. Some of these examined the reports submitted by their Duffy who were returning to Dablin and stole property. The victims includ as vitally important to Chins. He said territories were utilised with a view to respective naval experts. that the difficulties connected with the economic domination of vast adjoining question were well-known and it was regions as points d'appui for the develop of both questions may be delayed owing Eireann cabinet which met to-day, collid-room was forced while he and his friends bearing the latest Downing Street pro-ed Sir William Good. Chairman of the uzcecessary to dwell on them. It was ment of spheres of interest to ne detrito the departure of Mr. Balfour to

It now seems likely that a settlement posals for consideration by the Dai Austrian Reparations Committee, whose universally admitted that the conditionment of the principle of equal opporta morrow for New York for two ceremonial sank. Three of the latter's crew were belongings being taken under their eyes. ed this morning with a schooner, which were within, nearly all their clothes and was unsatisfactory bad an early and nity for the commerce and industry of all dinners. He will not be returning before drowned. The mailboat returned to our hundred arrests were made. speedy resolation which would be fair, nations. just and satisfactory to Chinese desires China, but of all nations and especially Tuesday night. Discussions are proceed. Holyhead and the Sinn Feiners proceeded Social Democrat leaders warned their

In the interest not only of

The and aspirations was necessary. pressed Chinese gratification at Japan's

He ex for the peace of the Far East, the Chinese ing to-day.

to Kingstown in another steamer.

adherents to desist from further demon- recognition of the difficulties confronting the leases and urged meanwhile that the delegation naked for early sanulment of

strations, which they attribute to irres the Chinese Government regarding the leases should be demilitarised, the lease-

OTTER-HUNTING CLAIMS,

ponsible elements. method of settling the question-dieul bolders undertaking not to make use of ties which made necessary resort, to the the leases for any naval or military parton.

COMPENSATION TO BRITISH present procedure. initiated under the

SCHOONERS, good offices of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Bal- Pases. four on behalf of their respective Govern-

During the Sino-Japanese discussion M. BRIAND HOFES FOR TANGIBLE of the Kinuchau Ratiway Question the

RESULTS.

Chinese delegates pleaded for complete restitution and offered Japan suitable financial consideration. The Japanese counter-proposal urged the advantages of a system of joint Sino-Japanese control

PARIS, December 3rd..

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M. Briand, interviewed. declared that tangible results could be expected from the Washington Conference which was not limited to abstract resolutions. denied the accusations brought against France by interested propaganda. France did not desire the military hesamony to whch Germany aspired:

Beferring to Lord Curzon's speech he declared that he was always ready to enter into friendly conversations with Britain, bas he saw no occasion for the early summoning of the Supreme Council which might be necessary if Germany Bought new reparations plan.

He thought this was unlikely to occur during the Washington Conference.

The Chinese explained that they did not desire it to be inferred that, because they entered the conference, China reced ed from her attitude with reference to the disputed treaties. With reference to the lease of Kinochau the Japanese ex- plained the view of control of the Taing tao railway on the basis of the Japanese Nole of September 7th...

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THE NAVAL HOLIDAY.

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WASHINGTON, December 3rd.ments. The impression is growing in American navy circles that it may prove expedient to modify Mr. Hughes's ten years naval holiday scheme sufficiently to permit of the cont aan of building capital ships during the holiday upon a very restricted Evidently the Americans share the view of the British and Japanese delegates that such a modification is

LATER.

basis

necessary"

A NEW STAGE IN THE NEGOTIA- TIONS.

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THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.

WASHINGTON, December 3rd." The Sino-Japanese delegates discussed the Shantung question, catering into the heart of the controversy. Each side re- asserted its position taken up in the last four Sino-Japanese Notes, particularly with reference to the Tsingtao-Tsinan-fu Railway.

LATER.

SO FAR GOOD.

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FRENCH AND JAPANESE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Chinese delegation were fully conscious of the obligations upon them after the termination of the leaseholds. When the meeting was resumed in the China. would be prepared to respect and afternoon Mr. Tokugawa replaced Baronsafeguard the legitimately vested interests Kato. The two delegations concerned of the different Powers within those agreed that in discussing Shantung, they territories take the actual facts and hot academic viewpoints as abasis, which would be solely directed to promoting mutual understanding and good neighbourliness between China and Japan and not giving ground for the least inference that the discussion was based on the Treaty arrangements, which had been in dispute between these two countries, or of others the Kinochow Tainan Railway it was After an interchange of views regarding arranged that the discussion should con tinue on December 5th.

GERMANY MAY BE ASKED TO JOIN.

JAPANESE ALLIANCE."

LONDON, December 3rd. The Times correspondent at Washing ton says that at the next plenary sitting of the Conference Mr. Hughes may be able to foreshadow the painless demise of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance or its translation to & higher plane of four Ивлеваюда.

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M. BRIAND'S RETURN.

PARIS, December 2nd. M. Briand has arrived from Washing-

LATEST CABLES.

POLAND AND LITHUANIA SORE.

REASSUMING AN UGLY

"APPEARANCE.

Central

COLLISION IN IRISH SEA. SINN FEIN DELEGATES ON BOARD.

WASHINGTON, December 3rd.s The Anglo-American Claims Tribunal awarded 4,794 dollars in compensation cases concerning three British schooners which a United States akling patrol pre vented from otter-kunting-in-the Behring Sea in 1900.

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PAPER FOR RUSSIA.

HELSINGFORS, December 3rd. contracted to supply Bussia with a further even hundred tons of paper.

The Finnish Papermill Association has

NEW G. O. C. FOR THE STRAITS.

LONDON, December 3rd. General Malcolm to take command of the The appointment is gazetted of Major troops in the Straits Settlements.

AMERICAN. MERCHANT

MARINE.

POLICY.

GERMAN FINANCIAL

PROBLEM.

GERMAN PAYMENTS TO ALLIES. FINDING THE PRESENT POSITION DIFFICULT,

BERLIN, December 2nd. from 'indemnities, Germany is finding- The Lokalanzeiger shows that, apart difficulty in meeting clearing-house de- mands in connection with the payment: of enemy debts, and has not yet paid the ninety-one million gold marks due, but has sent a representatives to Paris to discuss the matter with the Allies.

KU KLUX KLAN AGAIN ?^~ BRITISH MISSIONARY TARRED AND FEATHERED.

MIAMI (Flor), December 2nd. The British Consul has been instructed of the Rey, Mr. Irvin, a British mis to investigate the tarring and feathering Bionary, whom his assailants accused of Preaching social equality 17 inter-

arriage between blacks and whites. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS LOAN

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

LONDON, December 4th. The long-standing sore between Poland M. Viviani announced that the French and Lithuania about the possession of Government was prepared to restitute Vilna is reassuming an ugly appearance. leaseholds.

The Polish General Zeligowsky who Mr. Hanibara said Japan had not ob- seized Vilna long ago is now resigning It is understood that a new stage in

encrifice of men and treasure, it had for the Constituent Assembly beginning as the saccessor of other Powers at a Poles are determined-to-bold-an-election- tained leases from China directly, but, but the change is merely nominal. The the negotiations regarding the naval

succeeded Russia in the Kwangtung in January which the Lithuanians vehe. ratio, described as very formidable, has been reached by the Conference between

leasehold and had succeeded Germany in meatly resent while the whole question of the British, United States and Japanese delegates. An official statement saya:-

Kinochou. Japan had already announced the disposal of Vilus is still under con- Mr. Balfour, Baron Kato

her willingness to give up the latter resideration by the League of Nations and and Mr. Hughes had an extended interview res

WASHINGTON, December 1st.

garding which conversations were now the country is under military terrorism. pecting the naval proposals.

With referesen to the American belief present intention of relinquishing the ing the supreme power over

proceeding. He added that Japan had no Zeligowsky has issued a decreo surrender. No com ment upon the interview can be made at

that the Disarmament Conference will important rights she bad lawfully ac-Lithuania to Meysztowicz, an ex-member present,"

Immediately afterwards. the determine whether outside nations should quired in Port Arthur which formed part of the 1914 Duma and an ex-member" of ESTABLISHMENT OF SHIP SUBSIDY BEING UNDERWRITEN IN LONDON. Japanese began to communicate with

be invited to attend the concluding of the region where by close proximity the Council of State, Fetrograd. Tokio,

negotiations, it was revealed a week ago to Japan, she had vital interesta relating that high administration oficiula con sidered that Germany and some other This fuct was recognised and in assur-

to her economic life and national salety. GERMAN VESSELS FOR SALE nations should be asked to join in any ance was given by the American, British

LONDON, December 2nd. NEW YORK, December 3rd: Agreement the Conference might reach.

A Straits Settlements loan of £6,135,000 "PAINLESS DEMISE OF ANGLO-pational consortium was formed that of 417 ox-enemy vessels during the past in January recommending the establish-

and French Governments when the inter-

The Associated Press's correspondent atat per cent of 15 to 30 years' currency. LONDON, December 2nd. Lord Inchcape's committeo has disposed send a special message to Congress early

Washington says that Mr. Harding will at the price of 97 is being underwriten. vital interests of Japan in this region should be safeguard. The interests year valued at nearly twenty million ment of a ship subsidy policy in the

THE FLUCTUATING MARK, as an essential part of Japanese economic offering sixteen cargo vessels of 4,000 tons tions. He will take up the whole subject establiated in Kwangtung were regarded sterling. It now issues a novel list United States, with deânits recommenda life.

LONDON, December 2nd. or upwards, still under repair in Ger- of the American merchant marine.

Marks closed on London at 900. BARON KATO'S SENTIMENTS.

man yards, preparatory to receiving the THE POSITION OF HONGKONG."

highest claas of Germanischer Lloyd- A communiqué states: The first meet-

Ms, Balfour pointed out that the lease- ng of the Sino-Japanese delegatee was

FIRM NOTE TO. GERMANY. held yesterday. Eesponding to opening

holds were held under very different and remarks of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Balfour, The same correspondent says there are must stand on a different footing. It had

very varying circumstances. · Britain GRAVE CONSEQUENCES MAY who expressed gratification at the Sino-)

held two different kinds of losses which Japanese acceptance of their good offices signs that Japan will modify her demand been asked why it was considered neces

RESULT. and the desire to extend friendly inter for a seventy per cent, capital ship to sary that the leased territory of Kowloon a firm Note to Germany on account of

PARIR, December 2nd. wention with a view to securing a fair nage. Indeed, some Japanese delegates should come under the same administhe non-reply to the question regarding message Sir John Bradbury has denied

The Reparations Commission has sent

LONDON, December 2nd. and satisfactory arrangement of the explain that the demand has never been tration as Hongkong, but that was be the mods of payment of the next two the authorship of the moratorium scheme. In connection with yesterday's Paris Bhantung Question, Baron" Kato replied made, by which they apparently mean expressing his gratification at meeting that it has not been submitted formally perfectly indefensible, would be at the

cause without leased territory Hongkong, indemnity instalments. the Chinese representatives "I cannot but only formed the substance of Japan mercy of any enemy with modern artil-

The French Government is apparently let this occasion pass without expressing esc arguments in the naval negotiations,lery. The safeguarding of Hongkong was points out the grave consequences result. Briand is reported to have discussed it

LATKE.. my appreciation of the offices of Mr. This method of bargaining is not likely not merely in British interests, but was ing for Germany from failure to effect with M. Loucheur in the train en route

The Reparations Commission's Note the German Financial problem.

hastily drafting its own plan for meeting Hughes and Mr. Balfour: Japan is to improve the moral status of Japan in eargerly looking forward to an early the eyes of the American people whose cerned as it waa ensily first among the to influence Gormans who are known to

one in which the whole world was con- the payments and urges the Government for Paris from Havry. nettlement of this protracted controversy. interest in the Conference is intense. If It is the deaire of the Japanese people to the report regarding Japanese intentions world ports. Mr. Balfour proceeded to sea holdings abroad in order to ALLIED DEBT DEBT BILL. eliminate all cause of misunderstanding is accurate, their acceptance of the 5/5/8 read extracts from the United States obtain the necessary foreign securities. between China and Japan in order that ratio will probably be found to be con- Government Commercial Handbook on. The commission is convinced that Ger-

WASHINGTON, December 2nd. these neighbouring nations may live intingent upon conditions regarding non- China supporting his contention that the may's difficulties arising from the de- have agreed to the request of President It is understood that the Senate leaders the future in perfect harmony. He had fortification of naval bases in the Pacific. position of Hongkong in the world is Preciation of the mark are due to finan-Harding to rush the Allied debt refund. no doubt that the same sentiment WAK Tally shared by the Chinese.

unique and unparalelled. Hongkong was cial rather than to economic causes. It ing bill through the Senate. the Gnancial cat misfortune if anything balance the budget resulted in an increase INTERNATIONAL COURT OF $5,500,000 loan frond arrenging to pay

pointa out that Germany's failure" to "THE REAL ISSUES.”

Some prograss has been made with the would be a great misfortune if anything of paper currency and it urges the The Japanese not unmindful of the the necessity of reminding sundry Chinese fidence of the nations using Hongkong; necessary measures for placing the finan Shantung Question though not without occurred calculated to disturb the con Government to take without delay tho Bifficulties with which the Chinese Govern delegates that their tactics are also the The Kowloon extension was in a different cial situation on a sound basis. ment was confronted in entering into reverse of helpful. Nevertheless, the category and must be dealt with in & direct negotiations on this subject. The prospect of reaching, through the Con- different spirit from leaseholds which Japanese are confident that if it is ference. a basis for improvement of the acquired from totally different motives.,. approached from a broader perspective situation in China is now better than it

OBITUARY. the question should be susceptible of a has hitherto been and when the naval CONCERNING WEIHAIWEI.. speedy solution.

BANK OF ENGLAND DIRECTOR. The vital interests of tussle is finished the Chinese outlook may the two nations are in no way conflicting also be clearer.

Mr. Balfour said Weihaiwei was ac and it is unfortunate that the real issues

........quired during the general movement of

LONDON, December 3rd... are very largely misunderstood by the LEASED TERRITORIES IN CHINA. obtaining leaseholds in which the British Hon. Frederick Huth Jackson, a director The death has taken place of the Bt. public The term "Shantung Question "

Government was moved by the desire of of the Bank of England. waa itself a misnomor. The question does

resisting the economic domination of China by other Powern. It also was

METHODS OF BARGAINING.

THE CHINESE OUTLOOK.

WASHINGTON, December 3rd.

It is reported that Britain, Japan and

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EARLIER CABLES.

FRENCH GOVERNMENT DRAFTING ITS OWN PLAN.

M.

JUSTICE.

GENEVA, December 3rd. The International Court of Justice has been convoked for January 20th

THE ARBUCKLE TRIAL, JURY UNABLE TO AGREE.

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SAN FRANCISco, December 3rd. The jury in the Arbuckle trial could not agree and were locked up for the night.

LATER The jury in the Arbuckle case debated continued their deliberations to-day

LANDRU APPEALS.

PARIS, December 2nd.. Landru has lodged an appeal.

ot relate to the whole province; the im-France have agreed to remise much leased based on the desire for the maintenance portant points now awaiting adjustment adjustment relate only to the manner of territory to China on conditions which of the balance of power with a view to FORMED REUTER'S EX-REPRESEN all night long without agrering. They rentoring to China territory less than China is expected to meet. It is said the maintenance of the polley of the half of one per cent. of the province, also that the Japanese have agreed to give Open Door," being intended to check the disposition of the railway, 900 miter up-the-lessed-holdings in Shantung M predatory long, and its appurtenant mines, formerly Viviani exprossed France's willingness to Busin. He emphasised that the lease actions by Germany and under the exclusive management of remise Kwang Chow Wan and the British gave no economic rights or advantages Dormans

have offered to withdraw from Waihaiwei. to Brition.

TATIVE IN JAPAN,

LONDON, December 2nd. Linford, formerly Renter's representative The death has occurred of Mr. H. W. in Japan.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:) GRANT TO LEPER HOUSE IN CANTON,

PARIS, December 2nd. The French Acadamey's yearly distri

The French-managed Sheklong leper house in Canton has been given two bution of prizes, in money grants to a large number of meritorious persons and abazitable institutions has taken place.

thousand Francs. Havas.

CHINA TO SETTLE THE ABBOTT LOAN.

NEW-YORK-December 2nd: The Chinese Government is paying the -interest dne on December 1st on the

ment Campany

the principal in ninety days.

CHINESE BANK ACCOUNTANT ATTACKED.

STABBED WHILE RIDING IN A

·CHAIR: ***

While riding home in a chair. to 29, Eastern Street, at 6.25 p.m., on Friday evening, an accountant of a Chinese

a dagger Bushing up behind the chair Bank, named Wong Ki Tong, on Wing Lok Streck, was attacked by a man with... the man stabbed the accountant in the cheek. The wounded man screamed and shouted-a-"Save life 1" He assailant fcd-leaving-the weapon in the man's" cheek. The injured, man is unable....to give any clue as to the cause of attack.