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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES. {THROUGH REVIER'S AGENCY.] LONDON CONFERENCE.

HITCH OVER LOAN GUARANTEE.

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A CRITICAL STAGE,

Lestion, July 4th. Though congeten: French quarters in! London admit a certain deadlock, feeling is not pessimistic aml.it is pa♪ believed that the Conference is about to break "down. A premiarnt délégato declared, on the contrary, that a way will cretainly be found eventually out of the diffepity in regard to proper amarantees to the bank ars and the mintrunner of the sovereign rights of France according to the Treaty

of Versailles.

The Paris Press generally agrees that the Lenslen Conference has reached a

critical stage, “mt that it is premature to

talk of a rupture.

Le Petit Parisica "ticipates that the difliculty with the financiers will be over-

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 25TH, 1924

EARLIER CABLES.

IMPERIAL WIRELESS.

·DONALD COMMITTEE'S RECOMMEN. DATIONS

TO BE ADOPTED BY GOVERNMENT.

Loxtos, July" Brd,

In the House of Commons, Mr. Ver- hon Hartshorns Postmaster-General, ans nominerd that the tavernment had degided to lept the main recommemlations of the Donald Wireless Committee.

BARLIER CABLES. FAR EASTERN CABLE [V COURTESY OF THE "DAILY SULLETIN.”]

THE WORLD'S 'SPORT. IMPERIAL ATHLETICS.

DOMINIONS DEFEAT HOMESTERS

ABRAILAMS BEATEN IN 100."

LONDON, July 3rd,

NEWS.

TROJUH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

CHINA ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL MENTING IN LONDON.

LONDON, Jaly gard.

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SHANGHAI ́ ́ BILLIARDS TROPHIES PAWNSHOPS.

"Susanu, July 23rd. The Shanghai Amateur Billiard Cup and the Shanghai Cleh. Billiard Cup, which were missing from the Club yesterday At Queen's Club, at athletics, the Bon. At the annual meeting of the China morning, wegä recovered in pawnshops Ininus beat the Achilles Clab by 3 Association,, Mr. David "Fandale, chair-yesterday afternoon. points to 31.

There was a sensational opening in the first event. 100 yards. when the Olympic

man, said by regretted that the political situation in China had not improved. He hoped that the great Powers concern

Mr. Hartshorn added that the Marconi champion Abrahams (Achilles Club) wased would soon turn their attention to Company meanwhile had submitted pro-beaten into third place by Perritt (New posals in respect to the use of short-wave Zealand) and the Canadian Coffee in 10

irretivo stations and the so-called beam stations for communication

between

Great Britain, the Dominions and India, and had definitely arrangelto erect a bean station in Cansila ta comunicate

with Great Britain.

"TRIAL OF NEW MARVON SYSTEM. Mr. Hartsinh said that the Govern

secs.

In the long jump, Atkinson (South Afrien) was first, 3 feet 5-1/2 inches, Abrahams second, on feet 10 inches; and Hoaner (Australia), third, 21 feet 6-1/4 } inches.

In the half-raile event, Lowe (Achilles) ment was prepared to cooperate in an Harris (Canada) bring second, and trial of this new system and nu agres Watts (Achilles) third Won by four ment would be submitted for the approv yards. Time-1 min. 58475 secs'.

In the 120 yards hurdle råce, Atkinson

al of the House in a few days whereby

come in a few days by the adoption in atho Marconi Company as the contractors a bean station in Great modified the suggestion of M. would crest Thenais that in the event of the neers. [ Britain adapted for communication with Canada and capable of extension to sity of ingesing fresh, sinetions"ather than those reciteeruded by the Experts South Affies, India and Australia. The committee, the Power which, will'impost Government would only accept and pay

A har boy has been arresteil. WANESIEN JUNK, MEN'S GUILD. FRAME RULES FOR WATER TRANSPORT.

* LOCAL WILĖ, DISPUTE.

SETTLEMENT · REACHED. DEFENCE WITHDRAWS ALLEGATIONS OK COERCION.

A forajul settlement of the local will' dispate, which occupied the time of the Court for three days last work was yesterday "aunounced in oper Court. The ens is one in which Rosa de Linia Gnvirerez (plaiutilli asked the Court to grant probare to her as executrix ap- beinted by the will of the Jute Francisco Maria Gutierrez The plaintiff was des cribed during the hearing of the cass as the deceased housekeeper. The will was ontested by the deceased's three Aanese telegram from Tehang | children "(efendants) who claimed that the estate saould be shared equally quotes a foreign informante as saying amongst them after plaintiff's death," that the Wanhsien Junk Men's "Guild-

When His Tayrdship tok his sent on Mr. Landals emphasised the passage of have passed a resolution to the effect the bruch yesterday, morning, he asked te report which declared that it China that henceforth transportation by water Mr. Patter. K.G. (for the defence), wished to hodify her present inter-of-salt, copper, sugar, and paper exports the probate case was now ready to be national status, her first duty was to put must be carried by junks, and also cotton | proceeded with !** her house in order, then, following the and two other articles which are being example of Japan. ündergo a long case importeit.

China, but the time" had not come for any modification of the treaties under which foreigners resided in China and foreign trade was carried on.

CHINA'S WAY OUT,

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of preparation, not merely in remodelling | her legislation, but in training her (South Africa) was first. Partridgeheals who could be trusted to have it (Achilles) second, sud Lord. Burghley

bonestly enforced, · (Achilles) Third. Won by half-a-yard. Time: 14-1/2 ses

CROWS LEASE RENEWALS, Referring to the “unfortunate "' posi- In the pole jump, Francis (Canada), with le feet 6 inches was first. Pickardt of the egotiations for the renewal

PERING. Julyard.

The resolution adds that coupradores, af steamers agting contrary to the resol tion will be liable to death, and also their

families.

CHINA

CONSORTIUM. »

LONDON: Jule straf.

In the House of Commons, replying to

such sanctions shall guarantee the service for the installations if they folälled ver Canada). 12 fret, secund. and Campheil far the Crown Isses incrtain treaty. Somerville, Mr. A. Ponsonby said

of the German Lean

Por, the,ference, but are now |

onference will last

for sadne Jique, possibly until the first

week in August.

(Achilles), 11 feet. third.

In the high jump. Räberts and Suther land (South Africa) and Dr Wills and Dickinson (Achilles).

inches.

all tind

it.

Mr Potter: Yes, my Lord. I have to say that your Lordship will not be troubled any further, the parties having come to an agreement; which, I think, your Lordship is already aware of. The agreement is as follows:--

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On the plaintiff agreeing to declaration that, the estate of the deceased, other thau eash, shall be held on trust ly the plaintiff for life and after her death to be divided between the three children' of the digased in

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the defendants un arsally withdraw their allegations of undue influence and corcion. Each party to pay its own costs. Judgment to be entered afordingly with liberty to appeal."

ports, Mr. Landals asserted that the

that the Government, had approved of the British Government had devided that

Recommendation of the advisory council san as possible should be

My Alaktater, in the plaintiff is from the lot holders for the of the China- Consortium in farm of all large a

Beleases, this greatly ham-renewal in perpetuify subject to the inget, i in deilly - Leen my client intention to

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tain minimum guarantees, namely, can- British circles also år så postage, Pfigh athing pate of Dit words per minute for the following average numbge of hours daily throughout the year: With Canada,

of any group to withdraw at twelve 18: South Africa, 11: India.. 12: and

In the two miles race, Richardson pering the expansion of business. Australia, 7. Communication only to f

fiest Bryant) Referring to the statement by Months' notice. He said that he had take place during the hours of darkness | (South Afrien).

srenna and Montague Jowett.. First Commissioner of Works, reason to believe that the recomienda and one or two hours before and after (Achilles)

(Achilles) third. Won by six yards in the House of Comannus on July 16th, tion' would be approved by the groupes.

that only 6 per cyrit, of the lease-holders | Time-10 mins, 4/5 secs.

In the quarter mile race, Stevenson had opposed the new terins, Mr. Laxdale „GLOOMY PICTURE OF BRITISH. | (Achilles) was first. Renwick (Achilles) said that he had telegraphed to Tientsin

FRENCH PRESS VIEWS

Paast July, 2015. The ora spapers impute the * *stopputizes" of the London Conference to the claims

of the bankers, who are, according the

Petit Pozisira, wrying må get,political gummitées.

Le Matin Writes that French opinion

twilight

HOME »FINANCE BILL.

TRADE.

Loximos, July 3rd.

The House of Commons is passed the

is entirely at the back of M. Herriot in third reading of the Fitante Bill, after a debate in which Sir Robert Horne Drew refusing to revoke the rights of the

a gloomy picture of the condition of Reparations Commission Britishers must

British trade, waing to heavy taxation. know that if M. Herriot cannot agree with

Mr. Graham, replying, said he admitted them no French politician will succeed in doing so, adds the journal The French that much. British trade was being con Sonate is corained for the with inst_duried under sunrmons difficulty, but was of opinion the Government could best help | by "proceeding along the lines of sound finance and maintaining British credit.

Starin

EARLIER CABLES

THE PLENARY" SITTINU,

Losos, July Srd, The plenary ster-Allied Confrecuso re-assembled this afternoon.

The delegates included the Canadian, Senatur. Beleurt, while the High in missioners for Australia and India were present in that cavity.

The High Commissioners for South Afrien and New Zealant also attended the Conference, which sat fer two hours.

FLOODS IS S. INDIA. BRIDGES DESTROYED AND MANY NATIVES DROWNED.

SIMA. July 23rd.

It is officially stated that persistent rainfalls have led to unprecedented floods at Travancore, and in the Cochin States..

All the bridges within 15 miles of Mun- Par. a Coimbatore, have, hrer des troyed. There were 110 fatalities in that area. Many were injured and much damage has been done chewhere.

ITALIAN AVIATION. ATTEMPT TO FLY ATLANTIC. MINA (PISA). July 23rd.

Some progress was made. No new plen- any meeting was arranged but it is un- derstood various committee will sit dur ing the week-end, when several questions] The aviator Locatelli, who is flying to will again be submitted to the committee for "further consideration, .'

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Au official, communique on the Allied Conference shows that after Mr. Mac Donald and made a statement with regard to the representation of the Domi indous and India, similar to Mr. Thomas's announcment la the House of Commons, a committee of jurists was appolated to "Fejørt on the question whether the put- ting joth operation of the Dawes plan gave rise to questions, and if so, which" would require to be settled by agreement with Germany, and what procedure should be adapted in order to arrive at such agreement witibont in anywise run- ning counter to the Treaty of Versailles.

The consideration of the report of the first committes was deferred, pending the conclusion of the work of the wcond and third committee.

London við Paris on Júly. 24th in an acreplase which was to have been used for Polar expedition, will attempt a trans-Atlantic light to New York.

TROPICAL DISEASES, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.

ALLEGED

IN

!* SQUEEZE PHILIPPINES.. MEDICAL EXAMINERS CONCERNED,

MANILA, July 23al.

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nasty benefit the teevased's child- ren, bar so, ling ns. these allegations of did not feel justified in making nay

Porcion and undue influence stood, I

concession.

M: Porter: My Lord, nuil my learn- ell friend mentioned in this Court that that was the plaintiff's intention, I must say that we had no knowledge of it...

Letters threatening the lives of the question.

second. and Christi (Canala) third. tonerning this, and he had received a Won by four yards. Time: -50-1/2 sees.reply that morning stating that Tiratsin In the mile race. Stallard (Achilles) and Hankow alone were represented in was first. Baker (Achilles) second and the per cent. dissentients. Apparent Secretary of the Interior. Senor Agon Wan by three y, Mr. Jowett had transposed the figures, cillo, and a number of witnesses in the Barnes (Canada) third.

but as he was willing to receive a deputa-alleged bribe-taking by the board of yards. Time 4 ning, 07-3/5 secs.

in the 220 yards res. Kinsman (South tion, he would be asked to explain his medical examiners were received today Some of the examiners are alleged to Africa) was first. Porrit (New Zealand) second. and Hutler (Achilles) ""third.

have taken bribes ranging from l'esos Won by four yards. Time: seg.*)-

CHIEF JUSTICE OF PHILIPPINES. In the 280 yards hurdle race. Atkinson eventually some reasonable terms for the 1,000 to 10.000. (South Africa) was first. Lord Burghley renewal of the lenses would be offered. (Achilles) second, and Dickinson (Achilles) third. Won by 15 yards. Time:→28 secs. In the mile relay race, Achilles Club won by 20 yards. Time 7-3 mins. S sevs,

HOME "CRICKET.

nunм. ROUTH AFRICANS.

LONDON, July 23rd.

At Sunderland, in unsettled weather, the match between Durham and the South Africans was started after lunch.

Durham Scored 193 runs. Weight con- tributed 48.

The. South Africans scored 25 for the loss of one wicket.

OLYMPIC GAMES.

U.S. ADVOCATES CONTINUANCE-

Mr. Landale - said he hoped that

TRADE MARKS PROBLEM.

The Chairman said that the position as regards trade marks was also very unsatisfactory. It was most regrettable

that the Chinese Government had hot placed the registration of trade marks) auder the supervision of the inspector- General of Custonis, as agreed upon ander the Markay Treaty,

POLITICAL TROUBLE IN PHILIPPINES. ANTI-AMERICAN - CAMPAIGN PROBABLE.

MANILA, July 24th. Secretary of the Interior Agoncillo, in- structed in governor-General Wood, has

SERIOUSLY TÌ

MANILA, July 23rd. Manual Araullo."Chief Justice of the Philippine Islands, is expected to die at

any moment

PORTUGUESE AIRMEN.

SHANGHAI, July 23rd. The Portuguese immen left for Van- couver yesterday.

EX-KAISER'S WIRE TO

KRUGER.

HOW IT CAME TO BE SENT.

The true story of the famous telegram President sent by the ex-Kaiser to Kruger on January 3rd, 15, after the Jameson raid in South Africa. is reveal There is unch interest here in the disrefused toohey a summons to appeared in the diary of the late Baron you cussion in the London Press of the ques before the Senate to explain why he had Marschall: On the lay of the despaten of the telegram the baron made the fol tion of suppressing the Olympic games,

NEW YORK. July 23rd.

The New York forld says the only allowed Governor-General Wood to en-lowing entry :-- Answer to the crowd at Colombes is con

tinued participation, with unaltered eronchs on the prerogatives of his depart- ment. This action, is expected to lead equanimity.

would be The Yer York Timer says lamentable if the games had to be given to a renewal of non-co-operation between An International Conference on Tropi. There is no necessity to do so owing the Legislature and Wood, and there are.

KINGSTON (JAMMga), July 23rd.

cal Diseases has opened. Sir Leonard Begers and other British experts are pre

vent.

a few squabbles.

REVOLT IN BRAZIL.

prospects of another long and bitter enin- paign by the Legislature and the vernacti

REBELS BOMB FEDERAL WARSHIP-lar Press against the Governor-General

and Anterican sovereignty.

JAPANESE LUXURY TAX.

Tokyo, July 24th

MONTE VIDEO. July 23rd. BANKERS INTERVIEWED.

The captain of the Greek steamer The committee of jurists mentioned in Antrine, on arrival bere, "reposted he the official communique will consist of Sir was unable to finish unloading his vessel Cecil Hurst and M.,, Fromageot. The at Santos ewing to rebel airmen bombard-EXEMPTION OF GOODS IN TRANSIT. work of this committee is regarded sing the dreadnought inox Geraen. The man representatives to appear before the to the danger of bombs hitting the ship. the first step towards getting the Cer-udrios was obliged to leave port owing

the Secretary Conference

Mr.to-day

EARLIER CABLES: to the United States conference with Mr. and subsequently the Premier interview.REUTER'S AMERIČAN SERVICE ed the

including Mr. Lamont. bankers Sir Montagu Norman and Sir Robert Kindersley with regard to the question of investors in a loan to Ger- of security.

had a long-

A

ADVANCE IN COTTON PRICES.

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Goods in transit before July 5th will he exempteil from the new, tariff duties if application for such exemption be made before the promulgation of the net, which is expected in two or three days" time, according to a notification issued by the Government. It is understood that this ruling meets the principal diplomatie objections to the tariff.

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Mr. G. W. Sewell, was then enlied by Mr. Alabaster to prove witnessing the signature of the deceased to the will in

Mr. Sewell said that January, he was cashier, of the of Mary, Draco. Looker. Denon and Ilarston. On the 20th day of that month to the will...

witnessed the signature of the deceased His Lordship then formally granted probate of the will to the plaintiff.

SNATCHED BABY'S BANGLE. PRISON FOR FEMALE DAYLIGHT RUBBER

When Chinese woman appeared in the dock at the Central Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, charged with the larceny of a bangle, the complainant, another, Chinese woman, described how it was stolen in broad day- light.

Complainant all that she was walking along Quren's Road at about 1.30 p.m., with her baby boy toddling at her side, when the defendant suddenly slipped the bangle off the child's wrist, and attempt-

to belt.

Witness seized her, whereupon ste dropped the bangle. Complainant gave her into custody.

boy

Defendant, who declared that suntched the bangle and 'dropped it, and that she merely picked it up and handed it back to the complainant, was convicted and sentenced to three months' hard labour.

LOCAL SPORT.

LAWN BOWLS.

LEAGUE TABLES.”

At 10 o'clock conference with his Majesty, at which there were also pre-

The following is the position of the sent the Chancellor (Prince Hohenlohel, teams in the League. In the unfinishe Hollman, Knorr, and Senden (Admir games of Saturday last the Police and H.M. unfolds rather marvellous Kowloon Bowling Green Club gave the plan protectorate over Transvaal out of points to Taikon and Craigengower re which I at once talked him.

of

Mollination of marines. Despatch

Transvaal, anil to the Chan troops to cellor's objection that would mean war with England." H.M. said, Yes but only on land.

It is then settled to send Scheele (Governor of German East Africa to February 185) to the Transvaal for re- connoltring. Finally, H.M. advices a "telegram of congratulation to President Kruger. "Joynt the defeat of England is great."

spectively:-

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Taikoo R.C. Civil Service! Kowloon C.C. ......... 3. Kowloon B. G. C. Craigengower Police R.C.

This remarkable extract from Mars- Thimme in an article, appearing in Civil Service .............. 261 chail's diary is given by Dr. Frederick Taikoo RC 287 the Kowloon C.C... 101 оп Geymarche,

Kawfoon B.G.C.... 213 Kruger telegram. Europarriethen

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tives, "and he is able to show that, on the Kowloon B.G.C.... 197 evening of the eventful day, William 11. Indian R.C.231. regretted that he had sent the telegram Taikoo F. C. and tried to get it back. It was too Kowloon C.C.

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It shows that William IL, stirred by Craigengower ... 173 the success of the Jameson raid, wished Police R.C... 211 of Hohenlohe, would have led to war with to take measures which, in the opinion England, and further that the idea of a telegram to Kruger was deliberately put into his head in order to dissuade him froth such plan and in order to soothe him. Dr. Thimme points out that the telegram idea came from Kayser, the Director of Colonies, who whispered it to Marschall in the ante room of the council chamber.

HEAVY SPECULATIVE BUYING.

NEW YORK, July 23rd. Cotton has advanced from 160 to 18s owing to the heat and drought in the ference delegates. He saw M. Herrigt south-west. Many large Wall Street and tion with Mr. MacDonald and other Coints, on heavy speculative general buy

in Western traders, who are prominently. to-day, at the American Embassy, company with the American Ambasador. identified with the advance in grains, were

report that M. Herriot is leaving beavy buyers of cotton. for Paris at the week-end to consult, the French Parliatent with regard to the SENGALESE BOXER MARRIES. Murabami Bay at 7.20 last evening. have been given to Dr. Thimme by yela Kowloon Dock ... 355- negotiations in London is oficially denied.

appears that the U. "S. Sccretary of USE OF GERMAN. PAYMENTS,

State, A. Hughes, who is unofficially Sir Robert Kindersley submitted the visiting England with the American Law- report of the third committee with regarders' Association, has been in consulta to the organisation to be established for putting to proper use the payments by Germany, particularly deliveries in kind. The committee was of opinion that the Reparation Commission's existing inter allied service was eminent necessary this purpose, therefore it was to appoint a new body. As the result of discussion, the terms of reference of the third committee were extended...

(Continued on nest eclymn.)

LATÁL

M. Herriat is going to Paris to consult his Cabinet regarding the bankers attitude towards German credit.

*New York. July 3rd The Senegalese boxer Buttling Siki has married a white woman named Lilian Wernel.

BRITISH WORLD FLIGHT.

TOKYO, July 24th.' Squadron Leader Maclaren arrived

LATER. Squadron Leader MacLaren bas arrived at Paramushiru

The diaries of Marschall And Senden.

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