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CABLE S.

EARLIER CABLES,

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

1.

MR. ASQUITH, ALARMED.

›EX-PREMIER ON SITUATION" IN

WESTERN EUROPE.

LONG SPRECIES IN, THE COMMONS

Loxes. March 27th.

In the Housis" Commons, Mr. Aquith asked for information regarding the situ tion in Western Europe, but especially regarding the reports of French organisa- tiens energetically perfecting a system of fecal agents which would convert the zowcupied territories into a spesial repara- "tions preserve by methods which practically Pain "the industries conrrard and serious ly impair Cerniany's power to stabilise her enfrency. He expressed disquietude est the administration in the Sanr Valley is! exercising arbitrary powers Bakhown in dimecratic countries.

MARCH THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY,

EARLIER CABLES. LONDON TRAFFIC STRIKE. GOVERNMENT STEPS TO MEET PTRIAC'S CONVENIENCE.

LONDON, March 27th.

To the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay Möclonald announced the resumption of negotiations between the traffic disputants tonight, and that the contenues had | adjourned till tomorrow, He said that hy had found both sides, were very seriofe in feetbig a settleineni,

The. Prontier bewalled the fact that since the beginning of the year a whole" sexies at industrial disputes which had been maturing for wears had come to a head. The Government would do their lost to meet the public convenience while the dispute lasted, wad in the event of its

LATEST CAELES. (BEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE,

TO LIMIT THE SUBMARINE,

AMERICAN SENATOR ASKS FOR A CONFERENCE.

WASHINGTON, March 27th.

THE RETIRING CHIEF

JUSTICE.

20TH, 1924

CHINESE COMMUNITY'S TRIBUTE TO SIR WM. REKS-DAVIES,

FAR

EASTERN CABLE

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

MR. BRUCE ON SINGAPORE.

ABANDONMENT WOULD PREJUDICE.

PEACE.

MELBOURNE March 27th.

In the House of Representatives, Mr.

CROWDED AND VARIED CAREER. Gentlemen, such p crowded htt varied career cannot, I think, but be rich in interesting experiences and interesting accdates, are especially that part of it spent in intimate associa Sir William Bees-Davies, K.C., Chieftion with Sir Wilban Harcourt during time of political storm and stress. Would Justig of Hongkong (who is retiring it be too old to hope that, Sir Williara shortly), was principal guest last nighs my tell us some of them this even- of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce now that the responsibilities of office and representative members of the local will soon drop from him? From ris Senator Houch kulged a resolution in Chinese community at a basques held atmiling face, methinks he is going to oblige is. So I must no longer "keep the Senate railing upon President the Vee Wo Restaurant.

The following were the principal hosts Coolidge to invite such nations as her i Po Kual (Chairman), Mr. H. you from the god thing that is to romce Bruce, the Federal Premise, reviewed and would close by assuring Sir William the work of the Imperial Conferenées. Kwong (Vice-Chairman), Hon. Mr. P. H.

sace more of our profound admiration deemed wise to a rombined Econanie Korewall, Hoa. Mr. Chan Siu Ki. Messrs. Disarmament Conference at Washington Flo Fook, Ho Kaan Tong, Mr. Chi Lung and respect. Though we shall soon part Ile emphasised Australia's deterætination to have a voice, in the franting of foreign Kang Sang, Kwek Shiu Lan, Lo Cheung ausficent laws which he helped policy while

in our memory, and will endure in the

remaining. within thes to give special consideration to the finita Yau Tsun, Fang Ping Shan, Mok from him, his good work will long live

Shiu, Wong Kam Fak, T. X. Chan, M. K. largely to make during his tenure of Empire. He considered it incomprehen- tion in size of submarines to 10,000 tons,

Lo, H. K. Hung, H. K. Woc. J. W. Loflice as par Lttorney-General. We all sible that some members should regardi A. E. Hall, H. C. Lyson, Sia Tak, Fan, wish him many years of retirement-years the Singapore. Base as unnecessary. Her WORLD CHESS TOURNAMENT | Ho Wing Ho Leng, Chau Tung Sang of restored health and, renewed vigour, homself was convinced that the abandon

Li Tik Mui and Li`Ping.

of tranquil rest and unclouded happiness. mene of the Base would seriously prés Its construction "world. Gentlemen, I give you His Honour Sir juice peace,

Strengthen the" League of Nations. He William Rees-Davies."

was confident that the House of Con- Imons would ultimately give a decision rising was greeted with prolonged ap- The Government, however, did not intend S WILL REES-DAVIES, who, on based on the needs of the whole Empire

to take my alternative action towards the. plause, said that the occasion as a

A large gathering provision "of a "naval bake," although if unique one in his life. of "Chinese gentlemen had invited him Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's Government's to the banquet to bil him farewell, and views were not modified, it would be he took it as an appreciation of the hunnetessally for the Australian Government ble services which he had rendered to the to consider Retion, and provide what it Colony for seventeen years.

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CAPABLANCA ».. BOGOLJ I'ROW.

NEW YORK. March 27th,

CHIEF JUSTICE REPLIES. In the ninth round of the Tuternational

spreading the fife step would be the inthess Tournament. Capablama defeated of a proclamation of a ståte of anergesey: | Bogoljubow, and Beti beat - Janowsky, very hospital would be provided with faci Alekhine and Tartakower drew, as did litim for bringing or taking away patients. | Marshall and Dr. Lasker. The game he Farger public services must be maintained, and the Government must protect thoseern Fates and Maroczy lias been ad who were engaged in "legal occupations. Herphasised that the Closerneur would not met, merely is a strike-breaking orgau- ikation.

VISCOUNT CURZON'S ENQUIRY.

journed.

EARLIER CABLES.

HONOLULU AIR DISASTER. THREE AMERICAN AIRMEN DIE IN BURNING PLANE,

HONOLELY, March 7th.

believed to he absolutely vital and essen- tial. "If we cannot took to Great Britain, we must look to mirselves," Mr. Bruce remarked.

SHANGHAI TIMES' FIRE.

- TOTÁL LOSS AMOUNTS TO YOUR

MILLION TAELS.

SHANGHAI, March 29th. 'The Shanghai Prunes building was com→

The US Army airmen were killed and L. Smith, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, my opening manhood years, as a helper pletely gated by a fire which broke out

SEPARATIST DIFFICULTIES. Mr. Rama MacDonald, replying, said phar the British Government, after investi. gation, concluded that the agent hitbenta emeiuded by French and Belgisa tadustrial organisations in the Ruhr and The Hanaird and the German jadu-tri- alists gid not coutlet with the Pra

LONDON, March 27th. Treaty, thr reparations estlement.

Amid Labour eries of "Oh!" and There had indeed bord attempts to make Opposition cheers, Viscount Curzon ask- these agreements the occasion for dis whether the Emergency Committed of Ministers whose establishment Mr. tribution of reparations tlemens, con-

Kamsay MacDonald foreshadowed yester Orning which the Goverment hitherto day had made any proposals to mitigate the hardships resalting from the tram Bad serenssfully protested, and would con-

and his strike in London, and, what, the tinue to protest: The British Government Government proposed to do to protect! had insisted that the Commissions and the public if the strike was extended, as

it threatened other essential services, and | FEWER AMERİCAN GUNBOATS Committees established under the Treaty whether the Government would fully pro- of Versailles should strictly, confus them tect those who were prepared to mini-.

tain these services. aches to their constitutional functions-in- Cuding particularly those in the Snar and the Palatinate. The difßenities in thy Palatinate were especially great on account of the separatist movements, which were supported not merely from the inside"

Liberal cheers),

ALLIES AND SULKY GERMANY!

Mr Ramsay MacDonald replied that the Committed had formulated proposals, and he hoped in the public interest that the rest of the question would be post- noued, as he had arranged to see all the interests concerned to-night to negotiate a certain offer, *||

COMMANDEERING AS A WAY

OUT?

LATER.

one was injured when a Martin bomber crashed, after dropping into an air pocket and catching fire.

.I

FOR GHINA,

„AMERICAN INTERESTS

JEOPARDIZED

-PEKING, March 19th.

The Hon. Mr. R. H. KOTEWALL Kid :- Mr. Chairman. Your Excellencies, Sir William, and Gentleman. This is prob

to my father and as a Member of Parlialast evening. This was exclusively re-

KINDLY FAREWELL TO CHINESE,

terday morning I

The upper part of the building, which was used as a' godown, contained sitt valued at Tis, 3,000,000.

The total damagg is estimated at Tls. 4,000,000.

TONGSHAN

MINE

RESCUES.

FONTS, March 7th... Three miners have been reseted from the Tongshan mine.

RUBBER PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION.

The following guests were present imm H.E the Governor attended by Capt. Seville, His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Win. Rers-Davies, H.E the General Searle, Commodore Grace and Paymaster Officer Commanding attended by Lieut. Liett Comdr. Worthington, Hon. Sir laud Sever (Colonial Secretary). Elon, Mr. J

H. Kemp (Attorney-General), Hon. Mr. Mel. Messer (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy Director of Public Works), Hon. Mr. AF Wood (Secretary for Chinese Affairs), Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, Hon, Mr. A. G. Stephen, His Honour' Mr.

TWENTY-SIX YEARS) SERVICE Justice Gompertz (Pirisne Judge), Hon. Sir. Willion. said that 12 M. E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain Superintended his whole-hearted thanks to Lendent of Police). Hon. Mr. H. Hi Excellency the Governor, Kir Holyoak. Hon. MAR. Lowe, Mr. John Fowler and his many ntheial R. H. R.. Wade, The Rev. H Copley colleagues and personal frients. *་ ། Moyle, Dr. G. M. Harston, Mr. R. Ehave, he said. indeed, lived a strehur lindsell, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. Eldon ous life. Over 6 years I have spent in Potter. Mr. P. "C. Jenkin, Mr. S. B. B.

the services of the Crown in the Culonics. McElderry, Lieut-Conde. C. Hake, Mr.

J appreciate Mr. Kotewall's kind re- T. M. Hazlerigg. Me. H. A. Nisher, Min

marks regarding ine, and, as he has said, A, Dyer Bail and Mr. C. D. Melbourne.

MR. KOTEWALL'S APPRECIATION,ent, were full bues. I was a Member ported in the Hongkong Thaily Press-yes- of the House of Commons when the sittings were frequently all-night ones. When my old chief Sir Williah Har- court, was engaged on putting through the largest Chinese dinner ever his Budget of 1891, I never sak my bed given in honour of a publy official in until between 3 an

every aming Houghang, and, that faet alone is If I arcept the invitation of Mr. Kote- j sufficient testimony of the admiration and wall and attempt to relate what happen- esterm in which our retiring Chief of in those early days I am afraid that Justice is held by the Chinese community,you, too, will enjoy an all-night sitting. After a strenuous and successful career | (Laughter.). I will, however, indulge in extending over the long period of about little retrospect of my official life from Unofficial information has been received | thirty-seven years, and spent in various the start and in this Colony. Aral I will in Peking to the effect that the naval parts of the Empire, Sir William Reesommetice by saying that i have found estimates presented by the Navy Depart-Davies is now seeking the rest which he that British justice is respected through

has so well earned, in honourable retire out the work". (Applali»c.). ment of the Fifited States for construc».

Loxpos, March gab. tion during the fiscal year begining an ment. Sir William's earceris as Temark.

Mr. C. Heath Clark, who presided n& Passing to the question of security. Mr.

July 1st, which included the constructional as it is distinguished. The first

Here Sir Willing related incllets in the meeting of the United Serdang Rapay MacDonald uphasised his con

of six river gunboats for use in Chion public officer be held was, I believe, that

of Justier of the Peace and Departy his earcer stad h was appointed as | Külber Plantations said he estimated the viction that Franer would DeVer

get

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, after referiti, bare her: reduced by the Big Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire which was Attorney-fiveral of the Bahama Islands, exportable production of crude rubber for curity by special pacts. The British Gov- nut aimed at securing the mural ring to various ontside Agestions to Committees, with the result that only thre

river gunboats are approved for operation for some years represented in Parliament where, he said, hawas allowed to indulge the year 1923 at 370,000 tons, and thes by his father, the late Sir William in private practice. After the Bahamas, | snelil's consumption at 105,000 tons. He guarantee of a body like the league of come with the strike, including the floud-

on the rivers in China. bus certain things must first being of the streets with soldiers, and the

This intelligens has created something Davies, and afterwards by himself. It he went to Cyprus, where the population estimated production in 1923 at 350,000-40 must have herà matter of pride" to our was mainly Greeks and Tarks Coming | 400,000 with a consumption of $550,000 tarx- The question of reparations must commandeering of employers" property

like consternation amongst Americans is in water. The problem of security, in the and material; declared that the unly rule thing, as it has long been recognized that bief Justice that in two contested else to his arrival in Hongkong. Sir William

RUSH FOR SIAMESE LOAN, event of a full agreement on reparations, the Government would adopt was the america aaval mall craft have been tions he netively assisted his father with told interesting reminiscences of the

ted very slight difficulties, but it

rule of practical convenience. It was alle to perform the duties for which gratifying results, and that eventually haese Kentienten who helped him in the his official life, in the

LONDON, March 28th would be very grase if it were merely a quiet, calm action that told in the end, they were assigned. The six river gun- the mantle of the father descended on early years of

The Siamese Loàn has been largely ave the son. The ability he displayed in the Colony? sgt between the Allie

sulky and the Government would do nothing asset down in the estimates were con

Concluding, Sir William said that he | subscribed. many The Allies must make up their to ironden or deenen existing divisions, sidered the minimura requirement and it House of Commons soon attracted the

That Germany bound

Mr. Baklwin entirely approved the Govis further pointed out that these were notice of that great Chancellor of the Rx took it that the splendid welcome ex- the league of Nations (Ministerial cheers.) If the difficulties due to the eupation of ent's foresight in making the pro-replacements, not additions, as most of chequer, Sir William Harcourt, who made tended to him showed that, in sous men. the Ruhr are clear up. dren he wmale, celauintion. He hoped that later on the the American small craft in China waters him his private secretary A few years sure, he had helped to maintain the hafterwards he was appointed Attorney iraditions of British justice. If that was dike to see an invitation signed by

Frane sider what was possibly the most serious are of obsolete Lype and ineffective.

General of the Bahamas, and during this so, he was satisfied. (Applause.) America. Italy and Great Britain to all question which the country had bad to

terms of olice he administered the Gov- thank you for your hospitality and good INTERPRETATION OF » CHINA PUNY. the nations of the world 10 consider the

fa, namely, how to get some kind of La support of American" opinion in orament on one occasion. He was next wishes. This evening will always remin hair question of disarmament. That was

Tosts March 27th. China as to American naval requirements transferred to Cyprus as King's Advoin my enjory as one of the great days ne mere dream, hocay » there was g

At a meeting of the Tienšin Rave Club, stronger body of men in responsible posi

here, may be mentioned the particular cate, and from that ancient island he of my life, and I take farewell of the

our Attorney Chinese continuity with sinpere regret, held this 'evening, a resolution was passed tinus throughout the world than ever be

experience of the American Presbyterian caise to Hongkong as Mission at Sheklung in Kwangtung To General Sir Williams seems, 10 have and 1 wish you all prósperity." (Ap-instructing the Inspection Committee to fure, who were anxious to support & Gov.

interpret the ** type of pony hot ens ernment which was working towards thas

December last this Mission was invaded shown a strong partiality for islands, plause.).

tomarily bred in China. Mougojia and HON. by bandits who kidnapped a number of Perhaps the Celtic legend of the Islands

MR. CHAI SH KL

Manchurin in drastic manner, and to students, Protest was made by the Ame of the Blessed had attracted him in these

The Hon. Mr. - Chac Sic" Kị snål :—| rigidly exclude all animals, showing any rean Consular authorities to the Canton area island-colonies. Government and a request was made that

Mr. Chaimah, Your Excelleles, | Sir|trice of cross-breeding with horses, thus Stops should be taken to effect the rescue,

It was seventeen years ago that Sir Williato, and Gentlemen-1 have been making a by-law similar to the one er

Shanghai, but, with "thin of the student and accord profection to

six years afterwards he rose to the high guests, and it really gives me very great difference, that, in a case of doubt the Missionari. Nothing rangible result. William, first landed in this Colony, and asked to propose the toast of our other cently passed ed, but on February 12th the bandite re turned in the mission with one of their responsible positions of Chief Juster pleasure to do so; but, not having the two-thirds' majority must favour passing caprises, whom they placed against a wall here. As Attorney General, he won the gift of a silvers tougue like that of thy the pony before it is eligible to race," Mr. Lloyd George complained at the

at the entrance and hot and killed him, respect and confidence of the community honourable friend Mr. Kotewall, I think vaguenes of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's

Music March 27th. Statvident, and he drew attention to M. After fire weeks the trial of Laden-afterwards leaving a notice threatening to as being a sound lawyer, scrapulously it wie to be as brief as possible. It is Poincare's declarations that the French dork and Hitler has been concluded. burn the mission if arrangements were not fair, patient, and courteous, and wholly most gratifying that on the xensten of free from the narrowing prejudices of our bidding good-bye to is Lordship, made within Bra days to rau-em the cap

The Japanese. Consul and the Peking would remain in the Rhineland The verdict will be given on April 181. troops

Governor and so many, distinguished per delegate General Tan Hsi Mou at until the reparations were discharged. The accused had au ovation and were tuteel students The American Contal-nee and class. His work on the Bench the Chief Justice. This Excellency the declared that

eir thr

Experts recommended presented with flowers by the public as Ceneral, on receipt of intelligence of this well-known to us all. By common con- in deduction in the assessment against Ger they left the court.

additional outrage, gain took the matter seit he has been a just and upright sonalities should honor us with their Hokiang, near the Serehwin-Kweichow masy, the abatement should be all

vigorously up with Dr, C. C. Wu, San-judge, skilful is discerning truth from presence, to all of whom we extend a very border, and discussed the question of As a result of the discussion, it seems Lary for Foreign Affairs in the Canton falsehood, learned in the law, wise nud hearty welcome. Their pleasant company liberating the two Japanese oficers,

the very essence of the evening's Administration, and the Canton GovernArm in the use of punishment. Though is

he has never hesitated, when dealing with success, and what I am particularly likely that their release will soon be inent undertook to detail troops in hardened criminals, and brutal offences, happy to witness is that feeling of good effected. tret the mission.

The captives are officers of to make the punishment fit the crime, fellowship and agreeable companionship. BRITISH AID INVOKED.

he has also shown that he knows how which is apparent all round, and Inn Jannese mercantile marine and they This apparently was not regarded as to temper justice with mercy. In short, confident in saying that this is but a far have her in captivity seses mouths bun. satininetory, for

the result of an the qualities which the Chinese classies her. proof of the sincere friendly Fe--Ep., H.D.P.| understanding between the American and tell us are essential for good judge,lationship always existing between the British Consils H.M.S. Bobby was sent up and which are entered in the four European and the Chinese sections of the the East Riser on February 15th beennse elaracters printed on the front cover of community in this Colang. I hope and

PEKINO, March 27th. no American veel on the South China the mem before you, are exemplified in believe this bond of happy friendship

Dr. Wellington Koa attended a Cabinet Station was able to proceed to Sheklang, the person of Sir William Rees-Davies will be maintained and strengtheped as

The foregoing incidents lnstrate, the Hongkong has indeed been fortunate in the years go on. I now ask my fellow-meeting this morning, and reported, on med for river gunboats in Ching to praying its chief law offerr and after- hosts to rise and join me in drinking to M. Karakhan's Note, on which there was teet American residents, and give point wards as the head of it Judicatare nn the health of our other guests coupled some discussion, but there was no to the argues in favour of a minimum official who has had parliamentary us with the name of His Excelleney the portant development, of six river gunboats,-Reuter,

well as administrative and judicial ex- Governor..

!!

and.

Mr. Ranay Maritonald concluded by claring that he was very anxions to have the question of Jubailand and the Dolecaneus settled in order to remove the cause of Anglo-Italian irritation. MH. LLOYD GEORGE ON FRENCH

SENTIMENT.”

ind.

My Boyd George concluded by declar ing that so people on earth gave away less for sentiment than the French.

Government and the House would van.

even temporary peace in industry that would give the country a chance of re covering itself. Mr. Lloyd George sup- ported the suggestion as regards com- mandeering if insufficient voluntary assistance was forthcoming. The Premier need not imagine that this was an ex: trene proposal from which any section of the House would shrink if it was necessary.

FLOWERS FOR LUDENDORFF, END OF MUNICH TREASON CASE.

"MACLAREN IN ITALY.

BRITISH WORLD-FLIER, REACHE-

# POME.

CIVITAVECCHIA, March 27th Squadron Leader Maclaren las arrived. will resume his flight to Rowe to

DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE Mr. Arthur Pousandy, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, referring to the proposal to call an international Dis

maient Conferene, said that the Gore

ernment had such in view, but that it did not siguily much whether it would be callesk hy one or two Powers or by the League of Natione.

LATEST CABLES.

M. POINCARE CONSENTS

PARIS, March 27th. 1. Poincare has consented to reforma the Ministry.

morrow.

„Rovɛ. March 28th, Squadron Leader Maclaren has arrived.

LATEST CABLES.“

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY.

WALES REATS FRANCE IN BAD WEATHER.

PARIS, March 27th. The International Rugby match between Wales and France. took place in heavy rain before thirty-thousand "spectators, Wales winning by 10 points to B

In a continuous downpour and a very poor light, the Frenchmen held their own

A TYPICAL CASE,

AN

SEVENTEEN YEARS IN HONGKONG,

..

perience.

Sir William is a man of many and. HIS EXCELLENCY'S TRIBUTE. varied interests. Devoted to outdoor

BY COURTESY OF THE DAILY BULLETIN."}

"TIENTSIN RACE CLUB,

CAPTIVE "JAPANESE OFFICERS.

•PERTS, March 27th,

SINO-RUSSIAN NEGOTIATIONS.

the

int-

1)

The Chinese Press and Parliament, an

also Loyang, are showing an increasing desire for the recognition of Russia, but

KU KLUX KLAN QUARREL manly sports, he is a good swimmer, of so many friends of the learned pro-ed to alter its attitude.

HE. THE GOVERNOR: In the presence the Government does not appear.india- It was reported yesterday that 3F a keen golfer, a patron of the noble art fession, I feel I am not really the right Karakhare will probably leave Peking SETTLED.

uf self-defence, and, in his younger days,

EX-EMPEROR'S NEW ORDER.

"

person to respond to the toast, because,

well.

RUSSIA WILL NOT PAY.

CYNICAL STATEMENT BY

a good shot. I have been told that he as most of you know, my nature is that a result of his Note, but this 'view is M. ZINOVIEFF..

is also a keen Freemasong and though I

in the first half, but were huudiicapped

The risal factions of the Ku Klux Klan de not quite knw what that means fint of a silent person. To make a speech officially deprecated, and it is emphasised RIGA, March 27th.

resumption of the are pet A message from Moscow states that in by the marsh-like ground. After the struck a bargain on February 12th at being a Mason myself, I feel sure it must is a trial, as the reporters have discover that the Government will spare co

capital of the Kian, In be something good. As Chairman of Sted when I have attempted it. (Laugh-efforts towards the course of a report on the inter- interval, they never looked like scoring. Atlanta, the nations! sitaation to the Congress of After Efteen minutes' play, Griffiths got consideration 7 receiving £34,000 and the David's Society, he has entirely succeed ter.) "I have to say that we all respect negotiations, anul if ther Russian Engineers, M. Zivovieff stated the ball from a line out and dropped a resideng at Klancrest, which the land in keeping gallant little Wales before him in whose honour we are assembled successful "it will not be the Chisera thas Great Britain had presented to beautiful goal. Then Jaurregue sceured gave him some months ago, the Emperor the Hongkong public since the Welsh here, the. Chief Justice, whose servicca Government's fault.

Flis relations with the Chinese Russia a claim for 10,390,000.000 gold the ball in midfield and sent Behoteguy Simmons, founder of the present organi. Wizard went out of office. Most of us have been so well set out by Mr. Kote- roubles, excluding the three milliards re-over for an unconverted try. Following zation of the Knights of the Invisible present, no doubt, sull remember the

prahy finns distinguities, is and other mentary and promised to slop his gal pro-man of the Executive Committee for the and he has done what we have all coden- of the Chincan community during y He added that Russia did not intend to an unconverted try. Just before the in

to oust the Imperial Wizard entertainment of the Prince of Wales on voured to de, that is, to cultivate these period of office.

relations to the utmost (Hear, "hear.) "We thank you for your hospitality- make concessions in this matter. She had terval, Zabin scored a try for France: Evans from the control of the Order. He his visit here two years ago. Big to My own relations, unfortunately, are and here, on sitting down, Twould ade

surrendered his claims against the sentation of the various personages to presented Great Britain's demands.

which he also founded.

the hand which he alone knows bow to language, but they have been friendly fore dinner instead of after, we might

have had something more to say. CITY OF AMSTERDAM LOAN

The ex-Emperor Simmous is now at makay and with that courtly and dignified and pleasant throughout my time bere. The issue price of the City of Ams

Jacksonville, Florida, where be has form-bow-commanded the admiration of all (Applause.) I have to express my keen would, at least, have been kepekcial to Order of the Knights of the the ladies present, and excited the envy appreciation of the assistance given to myself. (Laughter. At any rate, erntle-

men, we thank you. (Laughter) (Continued at foot of next column.) Fleming Sword," with himself at its bead. lof most of the men.

G

A counter-claim exceeding At half-time the score was: Wales.7 pts.melin, the wonien's auxiliary order. His Royal Highness-with that sweep of limited by my complete ignorance of the that if the speeches had been made he-.

terdam Loas on March 27th was 901.

France, 6 pts,

After the resumption the Welsh for wards pressed heavily and after tes minutes play, Richards scored a try, From this stage the Welsh pack dorainat nd the game.

ed a new

M: