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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY :71¤, 1915.

THORNYCROFT

JOHN L THORNYCROFT & 00., LIMITED,

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JAPAN AND CHINA.

inviting China to enter upon direct ANOTHER SPESOR DY THE JAPANESE egotiations, Since then communicationa have been exchanged, between the two FOREIGN MINISTER,

CS.C.C. V. NAVE Governments, Japanese Government con The Arting Consul General for Japan stantly esercising its bert, efforts to escure

The following will represent the Hang

NEXTRAORDINARY

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as GENERAL bas received another statement which the settlement. "hut owing to the dissati kong Civil Service Cricket Club on Japanese Foreign Minister addressed at fnction of China with the terms

c.s.C.C. ground at 2.15 p.m.," to-morrow: MEETING OF THE ABOVE COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL After the negotiations werk brought to a standstill. H. Edmonds (capt.), F. J. Ling Fedder Street Victoria in the Colony of Elong the Diet on Satunlay last. Minister had explained in detail the The occasion presented itself at H. E. Strange, E. C. Fincher, J. C. kong on WEDNESDAY the first day of 1929, at noon for the purpose of Japanese Crown Prince's visit to Europe, | Washington Conference for the Japanese Fletcher," E. E. Bankley, R. T. Taylor. February and I thought fr, passing the

considering e | Valentine, CT. Brockbank, T. following Resolutions as Extraordinary Resolu

tions namely Sutton, and A. P. Glanville.

he reviewed Japan's Foreign Policy,

the gas die Diet an account of the transactions of the Washington Confers ence and a history of events legling up to the replacement of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance by the Quadruple givement. Britain' desired that, having regard for place in the situation of the Pacific, that n Conference should be called for the disepssion of questions concerning that Far East and the Alliance; and the British Government eventually expressed to the Japanese Government this desim.

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THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.

The Anglo-Japanese Alliance," said the Minider, has not, enly been a powerful instrument in promoting and strengthening the relations of friendship a girdwid between Great Britain and Japan for the past twenty years. but it he reared incalculable service in the

Lawrence. T.

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Cockrain,

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Stalker, C. J. Stapleton, Captain E. . Spinks. A. A, Brown, H.. Overy. F. G. Thompson and W. B. Haslett

and Chinese to havs direct conversation on the subject, thanks to the good offices of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Battour. cordingly, since December 1st the' dele.. gates have met over twenty times, and unanimity of view has been reached res- pecting various questions. but concern- divided and the conversations relative to the railway have had to be discon- tinued. It is a matter of sincere regrot that wing to the difficulties that have arisen respecting the Shantung railway, the whole question has not been settled. Concerning the mandate for South Sea Islands, the Minister explained that America refused to recognize it and the Japanese Government therefore found it vee-sary to secure the adjustment of these questioas. - As a result of repeated communications passing between them an uerstanding was reached concerning the cab lines and it was agreed also that America should recognise Japan's kenzie, F. X. Young, H. H. Benson, A. mandate over the Islands formerly in Watson, G. W. Sewell, A. J. Palmer,

The following teams will represent the H.K.CC. 2nd XI. during the Chinese New Year Holidays' at times and dales as below:---

Versus Kowloon 2nd XI. on KC. ground, 10.30 am.. Saturday, January 28th:-L. D. McNicoll (capt.). F. E.

Farthing, H. E. Hollands, W. W. Mac-

maintenance and consolidation of the German possession, North of. Equator. M. Dorkins, J..R. Way

general pesse of the Far East. We can hardly see its termination without recall ing the invaluable service it has render. ed, Bat the new treaty is a sign of the progress of the time and a manifestation of the spirit of international friendship And goodwill sa an enlarged scale. is a matter of profound gratification to the Japanese Government that by virtue of the treaty general peace in the Pacific Ocean will be assured conjointly by Four

Powers.

LIMITATION OF ARMAMENTS,

explained The Minister west Hughes proposal for the limitation of Naval armaments and gave an account of the attitude of the various Powers towards the proposals and concluded by saying that it is hoped that the agre ment on nava) reduction embodying all matters will be signed by Japan, Great Britain, America, France. Italy. before long.

ncluding Yap, as compensation for Japan's compliance with the American claim respecting the landing of cable lines un Yap, freedom in its operation. and the grant of concessions pertaining thereto, et. He was happy to tell the Hou that the treaty embodying these terns will be concluded before long.

THE HIBERIAN QUESTION

Versus L.R.C. 2nd XI. at Sokuppen. p.m.. Monday, January 30th, D. MoNicoll (capt.). H. E. Hollands, WV. W. Mackenzie, F. S. Young, H. M, Ben- son, M. M. Watson. R. K. Valentine, W. Fräser, M. D. C. Sandberg, H. H. Day, G. M. Dorking.

FOOTBALL.

Concerning the Siberian question, the Minister said the Far Eastern Republic. established in Autumn of 1019, came to assute the form of a unified Govern- ment and decreased their intention to

KOWLOON EC. 4. ÜNITED AC. Mr.opt an "anti-communistic democratic They had ap- form of Government.

The following have been selected to re proached the Government often with a proposal for the opening of relations of present the Kowloon F.C. in their Shield Notwith-match r. the United Athletic Club, which friendship and commerce. standing the political upheaval that, had takes place on Kowloon's ground. Happy taken place in Vladivostock, the Japanese Valley, at 4. p.m. to-morrow:-Town end; Government, responding to the wishes Wheeler (capt.) and Oswick: Coupland, of the Chita Government opened negotin McKelvie and A. Duncan: Roberts, tions with them direct. The principal Hasou, Murrison, Pasca, and Coombs Respecting the question of the reduction object of these negotiations, apart from a discussion of the question regarding of land forces Great Britain, America. and particularly Italy, advanced the general commerce was simply to secure

The following will represent the Hong- Leed for considering the question of an assurance from the Chita Government reaching a general agreement on this that the lives, and property of Japanese kong Clab r. the Royal Navy to-morrow residents would enjoy proper protection, at Happy Valley A. M., D. Wallace: subject. The Japanese delegates expresa ed readiness to accept the propos in that there should be security on general U. J. Shannon, R. M. Henderson, W. A removal of menaces to Nowers, A. G. Simpson, V. G. Smyth principle, declaring at the same time that traf anla

intention whatever of Japan's national existence and Freedom. J. Samyth: G. G. Tiuson, H. G. Japan had no

We have no terri Hegarty, A. H. K. Cobb, C.. Cooper, maintaining land forces in excess of the her industry: minimum deemed necessary for her selftorial ambition nor any intention to. Day, D. Logan, A. G. Lamplugh, J. defence. The French delegats were secure for ourselves exclusive rights of strongly opposed to entertaining the pro posal and the question was deferred for futare discussion.

THE RELATIONS WITH CHINA, "Helerring to China the Minister said: It is a matter of sincere regret that in China not only have peace and unity not been restored, but the situation there has lately appeared to be developing in We should like the opposite direction.

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BUGBY,

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any kind. declared the Foreign Minis-W. Brown. Kick-off. 4.15 p.m Teferee, ter, and we hope that Chita Govern Capt R Tomory, RA.MO ment in full appreciation of our real intentions will give us the desired as- Japao, he went on to say, was compelled to leave her troops in certain parts of the maritime pro- vine being necessary for selfdefence against the aforementioned dangerous menaces. The Japanese Governinenc had follows:- on no occasion interfered with the in-

GENERAL LINES OF POLICY.

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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION,

The draw for Mrs. Moore's Cup is a

By--Miss B, Philips Grifica

"That the Antho isel Capital of the (which is now $2,500,000

230,000 shares of the

"value of $10 each-whereof 219,300

sharea have been issued) bo Sincroped from $2,500,000 consisting as "aformail to 85,100 to (consisting of *800,000 shares of the nominal value of 10 each) by the creation of 2500 additional shares of the nominal value "of.310 ench ranking (subject as herő- 'inafler mentioned) as from date of "allotment for dividend and in all other "respect pari passn with the shares "coastite for the Company's present issned Capital.

(2) That 109,080 shares be offered (in the "proportion of one cow share for every "compte number of two old alisca heli

them respectively) to the persons 'who on ata of the confirma ion of,

the "this Resolation as a Spe inl Resolution

e registered in the Company's Share.

as the holders of the said: 19,- "Register as "300 shar.s at a premium of 95 per share ard so that on allotment the nomina! amonat dhe in respect of such. 19,650 shares plus the said premium of So et "share shall be payablo as follows:

Amount pay. Amount pay

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able in

Date of Payment

respect of... respect of the nominal the premium

value of cach share.

15 h March 1322 83 15th Augt 12 $3 15th March 1623 $4

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$10

$1.3 "sid further that ant'l such time as the "said 103,850 shares shall bo fally pal up they shall, vis a vis the said 219,30 alares, only rank for dividend

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the ratio borne by the

paid up thereon to the fut value (81) thereof, and that of the raid 109,610 shares whic hall not be taken up by the tmpaty Shareholders in manter aforesaid draposed of in such muther as the "Company's

Board of Directors shall think fit

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3) "That the blazes of the shares con.. "timing the Company's unisced "Capital be issued at such time or tius, in uch manner and upon such teras and condition in every respect as the *ང ompany's Board of Directors may "decide.

(4) "That no Shara" older shall be entitled"

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offer of a fraction of an addit on-

al ahare in respect of any old snare held by him.

Should the above Hewlations be pasel by.

confrmation as Special Resolutions to ce requisite mitjonty, they will be suban tte SECOND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL be held at the EONGKONG MEETING to HOTEL Fodder Street aforesaid on FHI DAY the 17th day of February 1912 at 11 a.m for the purpose of considering and, if thought Special fit, confirming such Resolutions as Resol tious accordingly.

Dated this Twentieth Day of January, 1:22

By Order of the Board,

H. N. BEAUREPAIRE,

Secretary.

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Mrs. MacDougall v. Mrs. R. M. Smith. Mrs. Bean r. Lady Rees Davies.... Mrs. Piercy . Mrs. Holt.

Mrs. Crawford Morgan v. Mrs. Banner

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Miss Harston r. Mrs. Findlay Miller. Mrs. G. M. Harston. Mrs. Crawford. Mre 5. B. C. Ross Mrs. Mitchell. 31re. Redmond . Miss Denison. Miss Calder, e. Mrs. Helmés.

Mrs. Cantle... Mrs. Wakdinan Mrs. Lensk . Mrs. Parker. Byes-Mrs T. Pearce, Mrs. Armstrong,

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Feb. oth

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT.

Feb. 7th-

to believe that such is but a transitory ternal politics of Russia. Upon the re- establishment of the political stability phenomenon and that China is now on the road of national awakening. The of those regions providing ngeurance against the dangers mentioned, Japan, Japancec Government always prompted by the most sincere desire to see the the nondless to say, would lose, no time in Baite establishment of an efficient politi, withdrawing her troops. The occupation of Soghalien Islands was caused by cal, organisation in China, adopted an

massacre at Nikolaevsk: Japan would cer attitude of absolute impartiality toward the internal strife in China, in a spirit tairly withdraw upon a entisfactory of justice and fairness, and made efforts settlement of that incident by a respon conjointly with other interested Powerssible Russian Government. for the furtherance of the general welfare of China. We hoped, therefore, that in

In conclusion, the Foreign Minister full appreciation of the goodwill and

said that in this conduct of foreign friendship, shown by the Powers con- čerted, China while making. sincere policy, the Japanese Government while

Mrs. Adams. various endeavouring to promote the position of efforts for the introduction of reforms with the cbject of promoting the the country in the world by having con- general happiness of her people, would stan. regard to the general situation and the necessity of insuring the peaceful us her best endeavours towards the fur therance and the realisation of the noble development of the country and inain- cause of the interdependence, the com- taining harmonious, co-operation with the foreign Powers, bad always been naweal, and humanity by further open. ing her doors to the world and by guided by a sincere desire to make strengthening still more her relations contribution to the furtherance of the with the Powers concerned. With such o cormon interests of the nations of the

the hope and incestion,

Japanese Gerworld. In dealing with the various ques; crament has participated in the Wash- tions at the Conference Japan had acted ington Conference, and has been endeavto no other spirit than this. The Powers ouring to demonstrate its cordial spirit concerned had rot bon slow to recognize concerning the political situation in the

spirit of justice and fairness exhibit sincere desire. Upon the inaugura- tion of the Washington Conference, aed by Japan with the result that the

General Wa Pei-fa, hending the six Far Eastern Committen was established glocny cloud of misapprehension and

provinces of Kiangsu, Hupeh, Honan. for the discussion and settlement of the suspic on which were reported at

Kinngsi, Shantung. and Sensi, sent a Chiness questions. At the very begin- time to be hanging over the horizon of telegram to-day (January 19th) to the of the Conference, a resolution Europe and America about the real in President demanding the dismissal of embodying fur great principles "formu- tentions of Japan he was most

Liang Shih-yi, otherwise these provinces now dispelled, and lated by Mr. Root was submitted and adopted by the committee and in plen-to assure the House that ary session. Since then the various ques-relations with foreign Powers: had in A telegram containing the above was in intimacy and also sent to the Diplomatic Corps, fur- tions have been dealt with in accordance

ther stating that no agreements with the with those principles.

With the rapid changes in ing to extraterritoriality, foreign postal the general situation, a world institution Liang Cabinet will be considered binding.

ions, formerly agencies, foreign garrisons, wireless tele- such as the League of Nations, graphy, leased territory in China, and regarded as Utopian, had not only come Chino e customs duties have been either into existence, but the spirit, underlying agreed upon or are being on.

the League was being diffused through- out the world and its foundation ap means better health and better results sidered at the Conference.

involving vital interests, the peared to be strengthened. Moreover, from your work, and if your eyes require with full sympathy the legitimate claims the eve of realisation as a result of the glasses you have careful and expert and hopes of China, and endeavouring Washington Conference. Together with to grader assistance towards their the signature of the Four Powers Treaty examination in fitting the proper corres and the adoptation of the fundamental tion. Eye comfort requires also just an realisation are taking pains at the same

pricciples concerning China these fea time to prevent injury to the vits in- terests of Japan. The foreign Powers tures of our time constitute an expres concerncul taking due cognizance of the position and interests of our country in the Far East appear to endeavour to avoid throughout the world. interference with accomplished facts. be regarded as the transitory makeshifts firm, devoted exclusively to optical work;ONGKONG " Upon the Peace Treaty coding in force of the Governments concerned.

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Subsequently, of humanity was taking its place. Such bes been left unsettled. Chion came to entertain the idea of enter a tendency was in full record with the ing into negotiation with our country, and permanent interests of Japan and He Japanese Government formulated had not the slightest shadow of doubt terras deemed to be just and fair, and that there was no other path than this presented them to the Chinese Govern- which would lead to the ever increasing mont on September 7th with a view of prosperity of the country,

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