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CABLES.

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THE RUHR DEADLOCK. NOT MUCH» ADVANOR":"MADE.

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THE

MARLIER GABIES.

EMPIRE WIRELESS.

AGREEMENT WITH MARCONT.

COMPANY.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY,

JULY-6TH, 1913,

FAR EASTERN ⠀⠀ CABLE NEWS.

DOCKERS”, STRIKE

!

TROUBLE

OTHER READS TO

LONDON, July 3rd.

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IN CHINA.

Longos, July 3

A SHANGHAI ECHO OF THE WAR

INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPN..

SUED

BRADLEY & CO.

INTERVENING.

OPIUM SMUGGLING

CENTRAL CHINA.

REACHED

COLOSSAL

DIMENSIONS.”

The following extract from the latest trade effort of the Chinese Maritimo. After pumerous delays the first hearing Customs for Hankow has been communi- of the case of the Chemische Fabrik cated to Reuter's Agency by the Inter

intervener.

(THROUGH RKUYAX'S AGENCY.} MEASURES TO CONQUER ANARCHY An' unauthorized strike af dockers at et preg July 3rd LONDON, Th the House of Commons, at question Hull yesterday against a reduction of me, Sir Worthington Evans stated that it Wage of our shilling a day under the

The taily Telegraph in a "luding Greisheim Elektron against the International Anti-Opium Associations

Organised opium-muggling shows no LONDON, July 3rd.

was not proposed to give the Marconi National Agreement spread rapidly ta

article following up its Diplomatic Corres national Banking Corporation with Brad pondent's statements cabled yesterday,lay & Co., Ltd., Intervening, was begun signs of decreasing and has now reached".. Very little ofcikl information has been Company a monopoly of inter-Imperial Grimsby, Cardiff and Bristol, and then to

at Shanghai Just week before Judge such colossal dimensions that it is ille ta released concerning yesterday's separate wireless communication by means of a London at Tilbury Decks, where ho dwells on the predominant importues Lobingier in the US Court for Chins, expret Chatoins preventive measures to conversatives between Ltd Curzon and leones for working the Empire wireless ands of dockers are idle and work

of China for the development of new Messrs. Fessenden and Holcomb are refeet tangible results in so far as stopping the French and Belgian ambassadors. It chain. The Govorainent had no intention brought to a standstill.

markets for British trade, ones order presenting plaintiff, Schoop and Chalaire A number of ships Inden with fruit and restored. Even now the country, possesses defendant, and Mr. G. H. Wright the the traffic is concerned. Notwithstanding. His generally senmi' that not much to excinde private enterprise in wireles

advance was made in the way of obtain telegraphy anywhere in the Empire, and other perishables from the Continent and foundations of a flourishing commerce, and Hongkong is at present probably the ing the desired French reply to the British he hoped to lay on the table the agreesewhere and frozen meat from New Zea

most prosperous among Crown colonies. questionnaire registered. Nevertheless thement with the Marconi Conipany as soon and are awiting unloading.

The paper is convinced that the Chinese tension both in London and Paris has as it was complete, but he could not undertake that there would be an opportu-

will welcome measures which will conquer somewhat eased.

the-existing anarchy. The Daily Telegraph's Diplomatic Cornity for ita discussion before it became respondent states that at the close of the operative. The Company at present did conversation between the French ambas not hold a licence covering wireless com munication in any of the countries out sador and 'Lor]*Curzon the latter, who side Europie, except the nited States and the licences now being negotiated with the was evidently disappointed with the un Government would cover the erection of precise nature of many verkat elucida-stations in Great Britain only, and they

would not be exclusive. tions supplied, requested -Chimie Saint Aulaire to obtain - Additional and more. definite particulars. It is believed that this request dors'not'displease the French. The line taken up by the Belgina Govern anent, upparently, is more or less identical with that of the French.

It is expected that the conversations will continue for son'days. The Cabinet zonets to-day.

BARLIER CABLES,

DIPLOMATIC CONVERSATIONS

RESUMED.

LONDON, July 3rd.

WIMBLEDOM RESULTS. MISS CKANE DEFEATS MISS

RYAN.

LONDON, July 3rd. At Wimbledon, there were ten thousand The weather was spectators to-day. glorious.

The possibility of an All-American Hual was strengthened by Hunter beating de Goner 3-6, 4-6, 6-1, 62, 6-2 The Spaniard was obviously master in the first two sets when he dominated the play. Then be explicably collapsi unter went up to the net and valleyed finely. He killed de Gomar's short loba very severely.

Lowe beat Evans 6-2, 8-6, 7-5.

SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES

STILL A VICTIM OF EYE- TROUBLE

LONDON, July 3rd.

a ur owing to eye trouble.

MEMORIAL TO DR PAGE

UNVEILING IN WESTMINSTER

ABBEY

LONDON, July, Brd..

A memorial tablet to Dr. Page, late signers in the rinks, and both ends of the

line are under foreign control. American Ambassador to London, was! unveiled in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering in Westminster Abber by Viscount Grey, who eloquently eulogised Dr. Page's singleminded desire

Mis McKane beat sa "Ryan 1-6, 5-, 6-4. Mis McKane, after a bad start, did some superb placing and her length to make human freedom pravail amongst was most accurate. Her victory makes

The diplomatic com ersations on the sub-ter mach anticipated meeting with Mille, the nations of the world.

Lenglen in the final almost certain to

jeet of reparations were at length resumed materialise. Although she has much ina-

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proved, there is not the Sighted hope of her deposing the champion The three remaining semi-final. will be playeil to-morrow.

US COTTON CROP.

WASHINGTON NAVAL TREATY. JAPAN'S DESIRE FOR EARLY ENFORCEMENT.

Laignature.

an

The Haakow

the acknowledged sincerity of the Chinese- Government and of many responsible nud - Plaintiffs sue for Ths. 20,048.17, plus influential Chinese officials supported to interest from April 30th, 1919, and costs.

a large extent by the best type of Chiness They allege that Bradley & Co., were their

public opinion, it is an indisputable fact agents in October, 1911, and for some time that the opium habit is becoming mora subsequently, and that R. Michaelis repre widespread, and it is believed that the sented the bead office. It was agreed at opium trade in some quartors flourishes the time of the war to open a joint and develops without official opposition... SIR QUEN JORDAN'S VIEWS

account, subject to withdrawals only when Reports from the various poppy growing Cemmenting on an article in the Tires, cheques were signed by both parties, and provinces indicate that what Peking forbids Sir Auckland Gedd s, who has arriveduniary of which was cabled, on the 2nd that a sam of Tis. 24,622,17 had been de thus continues to increase and that opium

without let or hindrance. sum, it is alleged, belonged to plaintiff in Customs have made notable seizures in England on three months leave, was inst., Sir John Jerith, in a letter to the posited, subject to said signatures. This is bought and sold in various districte

growing is. attributes the wearing blue glasses and was guided by | per

entirety, to which Bradley & Co. had no throughout the year and have possibly regard for foreigners in China partly to right. Defendant, it is further alleged, succeeded in occasionally embarrassing the weakening of the solidarity of the with full knowledge of the existing agree. individual ventures, but what is thus de ment, paid out the full amount? plus in. tested represents an infinitesimal propor It is also tion of what evades detection and passes He terest to date of payment. Powers due to the European war. doubts if the Tuchuns will show much stated that Siemssen & Co., as agents, through, or is consumed in, the district. demanded that amount plus interest, and During the year some 1130picals were and publicly burnt in the presence of respect for the suggested nativo railway upon refusal are asking for it plus in- seized-mostly on specific information-

terest and costs. police unless there is a stiffening of for-

Defendants' answer admits opening of Chinese officials.

account and payment of certain. In addition to the opium menae, how- moneys, but denies the larger portions of ever, reference should be made to the the allegation.

enormous increase in the use of narcotics. Intervener admits the request of E. in various forms, all of which are import Michaelis for payment of the indebtednessed from abroad. Of the two evils, opium and that payment was refused as war is unquestionably the lesser, and unicas an existed and the intervener was prohibited international compact is arranged limit from payment. The opening of a joint ing the production and regulating the account is admitted also, subject to the output of morphia and other habit-form- Toxro, July 3rd. joint signature and that intervener paid ing drugs, the Chilakse "people" in the to the International Banking Corporation end will suffer more from the evil effects The vernacular papera this morning on deposit Tls. 24.6.17, Ti is contendell, of the latter than from opium-smoking. positively assert that Japan is prepared however, that intervener was at all time It is manifest'y misleading to asserts sole owner of the money. Further, inter has been done-that morphia cannot be to suggest to Britain and America a vener on April 30th, 1919, sought. Siemssen imported (ie, enter China) until a special"

and thús Three Power Conference with the object & Co., agents of plaintiffs, but did not landing permit has been issued by the

find them nor anyone to represent them, Chinese Maritime Customs, New York, July 3rd. of completing the Washington Naval and notified the International Bankingteave the public to infer that the remedy The Bureau report on the cotton erop Agreement without waiting for ratifica Corporation to that effect, also that they against the drug habit lies solely with the were sole owners of the moneys and de- Chinese authorities themselves; it is well. Intervener known, of course, that a very large pro- In the second round of the mixed

with concurrence of H.R.M. Consul- portion of the morphia, etc., which comes doubles, Richards and Mrs. Mallory beat of 1923-1924 estimator' that the eciton croption by France and Italy, though the manded them, plus interest: Fisher and Mrs. Beamish 5-6. 34, 6-7: Hillyard and Mr. Satterthwaite bear will yield 11,112,000 bales compared with latter's ratification only awaits the Royal General delivered to FLB.M. Pabric, Cus- is smuggled. In view of the fact that todian of Enemy Property £3,077 158. 6d. drugs of this nature can be transported Johnston and Miss Sears 7-5, 64. In the 12,085,000 Inst year.

Mr. T. G. Drakeford, director of the by post in unlimited quantities and can third round Washer and Male Leuglen

While confirmation of the foregoing is Shanghai office of Bradley Co., Ltd., by secreted on the persons of professional heat Gilbert and Miss Goss 6-2, 6-2,

at present unobtainable, it is regarded gave evidence as to the usual methods of smugglers, etc., it fellows that they can conducting busness relations with plain-easily escape detection and seizure. It is is highly probable, as it is a well-known tiff company and the progress of their roobricus, therefore, that unless the foreign CO.,fact that Japan desires the Treaty, pro-lations during the war, which he elabo producing countries like drastic steps to rated under farther questions of Mr. limit manufacture and thus curtail the visions to be enforced, in order that the Wright and Mr. Chalaire. There were 98 output, the authorities in Ching cannot. witness-box. While cross questioning wit. The 20th ordinary annual general cropping programme may be completed, exhibits introduced while he was in the effectively deal with the question. meeting of shareholders in the North her naval economies realised, capital neas, Mr. Fessenden introduced an agree

THE CINEMA IN CHINA. SOME HIGH SCORING.

China Insurance Co., Ltd., was held at ships ratios established, and guarantees ment, under which the partnership, pre ceding the present company, had acted! Shanghai, last week. Mr. H. Martin thereby offered and secured.

with plaintiff. and witness said that busi-? LONDON, July 3rd.

POWERFUL AID TO PROGRESS."** Lenenshire at Manchester bent Middle-Little presided, supported by Messrs. Wm.

It is further well-known that the Dess had been conducted by the new firm ernment's policy, said that it was deteres by six wickets, For Middlesex, Rearne

To make the motion picture film serve to his knowledge another agreement bad: xolned to maintain precious friendships in Lae first innings compiled 125, and Hen-Lamble, P. W. Mussey, F. A. Karton, Premier, Baron Kato, who is one of the along the sume lines is the old, but that

Mr. Chalaires the universal language to cure the never been contracted. F. R. Scott (Directpra), and H. G. Simms, dren in the second innings acord 103.

Gloucester defeated Worcestershire at general manager, and other shareholders, Protagonists of the Washington, Agree to the introduction of this as development of improved agricultural life Worcester by ten wickets. For Gloster, fills in the first innings knocked up 05.

The CHAIRMAN :-The reults for ment, wishes to see his efforts in making there bave been two separate companies, in China was the salient point in the but Judgo Lebingier said that he would address delivered by Mr. Julean" Arnoid,. Yorkshire at Leeds defeated Sussex by the year 1921 are highly satisfactory not agreements, which are now in the fire receive it for what it was worth. Attorney American Commercial Attache, before the

Society in Peking, recently. Mr. an innings and 1 runs. For Yorkshire, withstanding the difficult conditions front of his national policy, sucessfully for intervener also registered his excep- monthly dinner of the We Arnold Mr. Fessenden: You testify that Siem in a convincing manner covered the sub- At Leicester. Hampshire was beaten by which existed as a result of trade depre crowned. Leicestershire on the first innings. For sion and high running cost. After pay-

and brought out ssen & Co. could not be found?-We found: jret of the Agricultural and Economic

Life of the New China no building and no business. Leicestershire, in the first innings, King, ing an interim dividend of 15 per cent.

money many new lines of thought with which Mr. Fessenden: You drew compiled 205, and Astill 100. For Hants, and a bonus to contributors of 20 per

shortly after the Germans were deported to handle this massive problem... Lawrie in the second innings scored 107.

The speaker pointed out that with the Derby at Chesterfield beat Northamptonment, the balance at credit of Working The reports to the effect that Japan is in March, 19197-Yes.

Mr. Fessenden: Was there any conded advent of the common use of the moving by an innings and 211. For Derby, Storer account, 1991, on 1st December, 1022, i

"ngreement preparing to propose an

tion between the departure of the Ger picture, the illiteracy of the farming knocked up 04 and Carter 100, not, out,

enforcing the Washington Naval Treaty, mans and the withdrawal of the money population of China can no longer ba Bestwick took a for 43 und 4 for 20. T. 400,000 25, and your Directors recom-

considered an insurmountable hand cap. Yes. Horsley in the second innings took 6 for mend that this balance be dealt with na

without further delay, do not End any follows

Mr. Fessenden Why did you not see Through the film it is now possible to use A final dividend of in per cent, and the echo in official circles, where it is pointed Sfemissen & Co., before theit deportation the best of the east and the west to ealighten these Chinese farmers who make The M.C.C. defeated Cambridge Uni- versity at Lard's by one wicket. For the remainder. to be transferred to Under out that the expensive naval building-The authorities would not allow it.

Mr. Fessenden: You knew that the up eighty per cent. of the total popu'ation M.C.C. Hillwood in the first innings writing Reserve Accuuat, closing the scored 116, and for Cambridge, Lowry, Account, for 1921. V

programmes are progressing in the United withdrawal was a violation of the agree of the country. Such subjects as agricul turo, marketing, transportation, irrigation in the cond innings compiled 161.

Warwick at Birmingham beat Kent by As regards Working Account, 1922, coa- States and Japan. The Treaty has been ment 7-Yes.

Mr. Fessenden: When you drew the and the like, can be brought before the 20 runs, For Kent, Seymour in the first tinued depression in trade sad keen comm. negotiated and ships are still on the slip- innings compiled 133. For Warwick, petition for what business there was still ways in both countries, with the work money you had to agree to a bond to eyes of the people and the modern methods

pressed on their minds.". Howell to the ts and 0 for is it continued to be factors influencias our suspended but the contracts not cancelled, idemnity, the bank against a loss of obtaining the best result vividly im

in French ratification involves a continu Mr Fessenden: You did not notify Calthorpe in the second innings compiled results, but it is satisfactory to note that, The same circles assert that the delay Yes

Te there is some evidence this year of Surry at the Oval beat Tesex by six turn to a more normal experience. The ucus burden of expense for both Govern- Siemssen & Co., or the plaintiffs prior to wickets. For Surrey, Ducat in the second balance at credit, on 31st December, 1993, menta, but there is no sign of any definite this suit-No. innings scored 144 For Exx, Perrin in was Tls. G69.315.91. and it is proposed to move towards a separate Three Power the first innings kacoked ag, 88, not cut. pay out of this an interim dividend of 15 Agreement,

SAAR, PROBLEM.

to-day.

The Belgian Ambassador had an hour's interview with Lord Curzon in the even ing, when he explained the Belgian view of the Ruhr situation, which, it is under- stood, did not disclose any new points.

Lord Curzon, in reply, again-explained the British standpoint, and afterwards the French Ambassador saw Lord Curzon. DECLARATION BY BELGIAN PREMTER

ERCSELS, July 3rd.

M. Theunis, Premier, in a declaration

in Parliament on the reconstituted Gor

and to employ all requisite means to ecure payment of reparations under the Versailles Treaty. The Government would aphold its reparation's policy until it

obtained satisfaction, and would persevere in its efforts to restore the Allied under standing,

FRENCH OCCUPY WIDESBADEN REICHSBANK.

BERLIS, July 3rd. According to the Forische Zeitung, French troops on Saturday occupied the Heichsbank at Weisbaden and confiscated a considerable amount of cash.

LATEST CABLES.

LIQUOR ON SHIPS LABSENGERS MAY CARRY THEIR 'OWN' SUPPLIES.

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In the men's doubles, Lyent and Golfree beat Nurton and Roper Barrett 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-4, 6-4.

COMPANY MEETING.

In the ladies doubles, Miss Ryan and NORTH CHINA INSURANCE Malle. Lenglen beat Misses Plate and, Radcliffe 30, G-1.

COUNTY CRICKET.

Holmes compiled 85.

23.

INTERVENTION BY LEAGUE OF

"NATIONS.

.:

LIMITED.

DOUBTS IN. AMERICA..

WASHINGTON, July 3rd.'

per cent. pnd a bonus to contributors of JAPAN TO SOUND BRITISH AND 20 per cent, and carry, the remainder for ward..

Our Roinsurance Fand stands at the.

AMERICAN OPINION,

Torro, July 4th.

tivus.

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HELPING THE SILK INDUSTRY.: This adaptation of the moving picture

LONDON, July 3rd.

Further questioned, witness admitted film has been successfully demonstrated that the money was withdrawn at this here in China by the American Silk Asso- Advices from Southampton state that

time to make a nice profit because the ex-ciation. This Association showed their the British steamship companies have

change was very high at that time, and to pictures of improved methods of sericul- ture before the silk producing communities discharge the debt. decided, that, henceforth, they, will carry

After a few questions by Mr. Wright,in central and south China. With this only sufficient liquor for the outward

same figure as last year while there is It is authoritatively, stated that the the intervener's case was closed, but the portrayal in a language which even tho methods of reeling and improved seed voyage to the United States. The com-

GENEVA, July 3rd. a substantial increase in our Underwrit Naval Department has instructed its Court took official notice of three articles mest mind could take in, of better 1oo stice the fact that passengers wil

As plaintiff had no farther evidence to selection, it has been possible to get the attaches to informally sound opinion in of the King's Regulations. be able to abtain in America and to taki Aften discussion between Lord Roberting Reservo Account some

Exchange and Fluctuation Account Great Britain and America, regarding offer, Mr. Chalaire, for the Bank, rested Chingas silk produsers to adopt new Cooil and M. Hanotaur of. France, who,

tens of billions of dollars in increased pro-. of briefs

duction aboard at New York, considerable quad-urged private consideration of the subject, shows a reduction compared with last year the proposed conference. tities of ligger for their use on the voyage the League of Nations Council has agreed which is due to our book rate of exchanger The Continued cost of maintaining his case also, and dates were set for filing methods which will doubtless mean some

that the question of the Sanr be dealt being taken at 3/5 against a book rata vessels which would have been scrapped under the Washington Agreement, is exchange of 4/-. with publicly. to, England.

Lord Robert Cecil explained that the The general improvement in the market dampering the preparation of 1924 British Government held the governing value of high class securities referred to estimates. Therefore, according to naval Commission in the Saor not responsible at our last Annual General Meeting has inion, some action is desirable to bring to the French Government but to the been maintained, and the market value is about the enforcement of the Treaty, League, that the Connell were entitled to substantially in excess of the value at

BOXING.

JIMMY WILDE RETIRES.

NEW YORK, July 4th. Jimmy Wilde has announced his retire ment from the ring.

THE ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT,

Mr, Arroll said that he had the great eat hopes for similar succearahould this PHILIPPINE BANK'S LOW.

Chintan be tried out in other liner of Chinese CASH RESERVE.

production. Thes films would have to be The Manila Times of June 7th 1 carefully and intelligently handled to bring about the best rests. The cap tions to the pictures would have to be The actual cash in hand of the Philig written in simple Chinese and carefully review the Commission's acts, and that which our securities appear in the Com-LEY COURTESY OF THE DAILY BULLETIN." Porta

pino National Bank is below minimum worked out. Farther they khould be dis persons cap amount fixed by law at present, it was! the new and much milder decree, which pany's books. was substituted for the provisional decree.

Jedrned on good authority to day. In its played under the auspices of

ablo of supplementing the instated mentioned on May 11th, should be care

TOKYO, July 3rd. Representative business men end For last weekly financial report the bank's material with intelligent explanation

missionary and educational among Wilde until recently beld the World's fully examined. He suggested that the

CALCUTTA SWEEP WILNER

eign Offico delegates conferred, this after reserve was about P.10,500,000 which is profesional, flyweight championship. On members of the Saar Commission be sum- Jano 18th of this year at New York the moned to Genova to enable the Council

According to the Indian Daily News of on an Japan's policy regarding tho about one half of the sum required by various parts of China find god!

anti-Japanese boycott in China, when the Section 44 of Act 2038, it was declared

Chinese agricultural schools. In addi championship was wrested from him by to ascertain if the Treaty has been really Pancho Villa, the Filipino, who knocked carried out.

mission was entitled to legislate under sweep was won by a gentleman in Zanziber, covering claims and demands on the bank, directorate at its meeting on June to these, it would be necessary to M. Ennotaux declared that the Com- Calcutta, the first prize in the "Calcatta former presented a series of proposals Bocnuso of this critical condition, the for this works had likewise him out in the seventh round]

He who sold half the ticket agreed to

The retrenchment Mr. Arnold's talk encouraged DUISBURG HEAVILY FINED cartain circumstances and promised to do take Rs: 50,000 from a syndicate of Lop Chineza Governinent for compensation for 16th adopted a resolution bearing on the the films into the smaller commu all he could do meet Lord Robert Creil' which was rapidly got up to boy it. The the losses sustained by Japanese, and limitation of loan, and discount operations bring them in directly before Lie

policy, it is so be called, was finally esting discussion in which sy BY THE BELGIANS.

proposal."

The Council unanimously passed a re-syndicate net samt lakha between meatres to prevent a recurries of, the of the institution

the total being nearly eleres lakhe trouble.

The nature of the Foreign Office reply allopted by the board after repeated men in Chinh, most interested BRUSSELS, July 4th.

solution inviting the Commission to for the first prize. Each member, it is

law with regard to the bank reserve. Wang and Dr. The Belgians have fact the town of appear and bring all the necessary docu-reported, paid about Rs. 5,000 down and was not revealed, but it is understood that futile attempts to have the secretary of out these problems took par

menta, with a view to ending all mis picked un about: Re: $5,000 for his venture, the question is to be referred to the fance suspend the requirement of the theme were Dra Duisburg twenty milliard marks.

understanding, during the present scesion. Not a Lail speculatim,

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