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CABLES.

EARLIER CABLES 'frézouGH „KEUTER'S AGENOT.)

MR. BALDWIN TO FORM A GOVERNMENT.

LONDON, November ith. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald is resigning this evening, and Mr. Baldwin will form Cabinet.

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A crowd, apparently largely Labour sympathisers,, cheered the Ministers or arriving to attend the last Labour Cabinet meeting, which lasted one hour and three

quarters,

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1924:\

THE OPIUM CONFERENCE AT GENEVA

PROTEST AGAINST **INTER- FERENCE WITH. CHINA'S

SOVEREIGNTY.””

"LIVELY DEBATE -

GENEVA, November sth. There was a rather lively debate in the Opium Conference.

Discussing the rules of procedure and the agenda, Mr. Szo, (Chiba). wanted to knew what measures the other States

intended to adopt. before being able to suggest measures for his Government. He strongly objected to any interference in the internal affairs of China.

De.., van Wettum, who presided, inter

LATEST CABLES.

COOLIDGE, RE-ELECTED,

RETURNED VICTOR BY GOOD

E MAJORITY.

NEW YORK, November 5th Mr. Coolidge has been re-elected. » Though the ballots of all the States are not yet counted, there is every like- lihood that Mr. Coolidge and. General Dawes bave over 300 of 531 votes at the Electoral College.

"Ma Ferguson has been rictorious in the Eght for Governorship of Texas Mr. Smith won New York State,

Up to the present the Republicans have secured a net gain of six seats in the House of Representatives,

SHANGHAI · RACES,

BONNIE

SCOTLAND WINS CHAMPIONS.

SHANGHAI November 5th... The Shanghai Champions resulted an follows:-

EMPIRE BONDS.

His visit to South Africa gave him the

COLONIAL OFFICE'S ROLE.

chance of understanding their point of view, and, after all; were not many of the MR. THOMAS'S OPTIMISM,

difficulties of the world created by peoplò The epicurean art, as practised in Aus not fully understanding each other? How tralia, was generally commended at many of his friends in the House of luncheon at the Savoy Hotel, last month, Commons on the previous night really be given by the Australian Mest Council to lieved that he would give countenance or 1.-Mr. Day's Bonnie Scotland

(Mr. McBain), inaugurate the opening of the meat trade support, or do anything in his office that Mr. Day's Borderland

season. The council was established two would imperil that great sense of British (Mr. Maitland). Menses. Boudin and Steelman's

years ago in Australia, and a branch was justice, which all of them must main Zouare (Mr. Springfeld).formed in London a year ago. The chairtain (Hear, hear.) He had always be- The winning numbers in the "A" Sweep was secupied by Sir Joseph Cook (Highlieved that people got what they deser were 49489, 14873, and 29130. The "B" Commissioner of Australia), who was sap-ved. (Laughter.) Perhaps that was why Sweep winners were

5975, 7749, and ported by the Right Hon. J. H. Thomas, the Russian people get their present 6669.-Reuterė.

M.P.,. Colonial Secretary, as principal Government (Laughter.) But he had also always observed, that whatever form

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YESTERDAY'S

RESULTS.-

guest..

Sir. Joseph Cook, proposing the bealth of government the people chase, that must By courtesy of the Hongkong. Jockey of, "Our Guest," first read the following be their business and that was why he

had never been a party to interfere in any shape or form with the Russian Gov

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, who was the posed with the remark that there was COOLIDGE'S VICTORY CONCEDEU Club we are able to give the following ablegram. from the president of the Aus

last to leave, stood burcheaded posing for photograph while smoking a cigarette. Mr. MacDonald motored to Bucking- hain Palace as 5.30 and tendered his re Siguation

no intention, of interfering with Chion's sovereignty.

3. Sae further objected to being ad. an advisory mitted to committees in capacity only, and he regretted that he was unable to give a blank cheque to Mr. Baldwin returned to town in the ather Powers to decide what measures afternoon, ind was afterwards summoned | should be applied to Chius. by His Majesty the King.

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Mr. Ballwin gaw His Majesty the King sod accepted the task of farming

- Government.

ידי

ZINOVIEFF LETTER

MYSTERY.

COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

LONDON, November 4th.

Mr. Campbell (India) said that if the present Canferenco were delayed by the procedure suggested by the Chinese the latter would assume responsibility.

Mr. Sze afterwards emphasised that China would readily co-operate in mea. 'sures for the suppression of opium smok ing, and he hoped that the other States

would act in a similar manner.

Dr. Kaku (Japan) made a statement that the Japanese were showing progress

While oficial gures are not yet avail- able, Mr. Coolidge seems certain of re election by a sweeping majority. Both the World and the Times have conceded the victory to Mr. Coolidge by twenty two hours, though the returns are very incomplete, especially from the Western

States.

resulta of the racing at Shanghai yes. terday:

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SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS SCRAMBLI Mile-Greykilt (Mr. Beald), 1; Larch- croft (Mr. Springfield), 2 Henry the Tailor (Mr. Davis), 3.. Timer imin. 1.1-5secs.

Dallas), Woodcraft (Mr. Brand).

FLYAWAY PLATET Furlongs.-Covellite (Mr. Sassoon), 1; Shenkoland (Mr. A. It is noteworthy that later returns from

3. Time: 1min. 453-6seca. even the historically Democratic South

GRANDSTAND STAKAS-1. Mile-Bocran. are showing scattered signs of Repub-(Mr. Vida), 1; The Young Bird (Mr. lican tendencies Though Mr. Theodore Brand), 2; Portland (Mr. A. N. Dallas),

3 Time: mins 7.1-3secs: Roosevelt. has a large majority outside the city, all indications point to the fact that this will be overcome by the enor-

nous vote Mr. Smith is receiving in New

York City.

At 3.60 this morning Mr. Coolidge bad apparently a commanding lead in twenty States with a total of 270 Electoral votes,

King (Mr. Vida), 1 Young Bill (Mr.

· PARI-MUTCEL Cup-1 Miles-Harvest.

Springfield), 2; King's Cross (Mr. Heinzerling), 3. Time: mias, 14.2-6secs. JOCKEY CUP-11 Miles-Young "Grey Mr. Brodie), 2; Englebeld (Mr. Heinzerling). 1; Master Robert Hughes). 3. Time: ming. 43.3-secs.

BUBBLING, WELD CUP-1} 'Miles—Whito

tralian-Meat Council:

On the occasion of his return from ernment. But that did not preclude him, Afrios, will you express to the Secretary and would never preckide him, from of State for the Colonies our congratula-pointing out to his own people that what tions upon the adoption of a new policy the Russian people desired they could of Ministerial visits to the Dominions?

We feel that such visits inevitably must have. Things that pleased Russia, might result in a further understanding by the not easily adapt themselves to our Con- British Government of the problema of stitution. (Hear. hear.) At the moment the Dominions and in the establishment

of a fixed and traditional method of be was the honoured guest of the Aus co-operation for meeting the develop tralian Meat Council and a dishonoured mental difficulties of the newer portions Minister-that was to say, he had been of the Empire, We believe that a

British Empire, self-supporting commer. trying to visualise his crime. (Laughter.) cially, would be a greater influence for He found that in Parliament there was the peace and prosperity of the world

than any other now conceivable; and no complaint about his administration that Britain will not enjoy the full bene of the Colonial Office. The relationship fit of her centuries of colonisation until between the Dominious and his Office was the interests of all countries within the never better than it was at this parti British Empire are consolidated by a cular moment. (Cheers.) It was quite true permanent policy.

that in a number of speeches he had made Proceeding, Sir Joseph said they were he had dropped his h's. (Laughter.) That was rather a misfortune, and if that

The committee appointed by the Cabi in the suppression of opium smoking in and he was ahead in thirteen other Knight (Mr. Springfeld), 1; Roman glad, that Mr. Thomas was able to join were to be the real cause of censure them

Vida), à Time: 2mins 37.2-RECK Chriole (Mr. E. McBain), 2; Altai (Mr.theon, having regard to the political non-he would endeavour to make amends for

aet to examine the authenticity of the Zinovic letter reports that it is impos sible on the evidence before them to come to a positive conclusion. The original letter had not been produced to, or seen by any Government department, and action was taken on what is claimed te be no more than a copy. Unfortunately, in the short time available, the committee found it impossible to obtain evidence throwing further light on the matter.

BENGAL UNREST.

Formona.

LATER

A statement was read at the League Opium Conference by the principal Japanese delegate, which proposed the strict regulation of the sale of opium, which should only be made to leensed addicts, and educative steps whereby the danger of opium should he published were also suggested.

SWARAJ LEADERS IN SECRET CONFERENCE.

CALCUTTA, November 4th.

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M. CHICHERIN EXPLAINS RUSSIA'S REFUSAL

M. Chicherin, in the course

of

assembled this afternoon to coosider the narcotics in various countries, it is in situation arising from the Benga! rrests. reality endeavouring to satisfy the com

Mr. Gandhi travelled from Delhi over-mercial interests and realise a business

Therefore,

the night by a circuitous route in order to profit for themselves. avoid a demonstration.

Soviet considers that participation would be useless,

States, having 85 Electoral votes, Fail

The results of the Warside Cup, Sub- ing a setback in belated returns be will receive a substantial majority over Mr.scription Griffins Consolation, and Jess

going to Press. Davis, who up to the present is assured field Cup were not to hand at time of 136 Electoral votes; and over Mr. La Follette, who has gained thirteen.

ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE

VICTORY."

NEW YORK, November 5th The American electorate yesterday gave |

ENTERTAINMENTS FOR

THE NEXT COLONIAL SECRETARY.

it in the future. (Laughter.)

On the subject of Australini products Mr. Thomas expressed his admiration of

were very much alive and had produced the methods of the Dominions, which the best business men in the world. What ever the financial result of the Exhibition must never measure the success of the Ex- at Wembley might be, he would say they

hibition on a balance sheet of pounds,

MEAT PRICES ANOMALIES.

That

ditions. The Colonial Secretary hind let the cat out of the hag" by assuring hin that he was going to occupy that position for a long time. (Laughter.) He did not know whether Mr. Thomas' was a good prophet

or not, but he (Sir Joseph) must say that if it should happen that in the "THE SOLITARY,

sequence of events Mr. Thomas found shillings, and peace, (Cheers.) They could not have, bad, 3,000,000 children October establishes the routine of himself still Colonial Secretary, be hoped visiting it and seeing the Empire in Curtains and believed he would be welcomed with miniature without feeling that no money the world another great Conservative winter, remarks the Times.

the greatest cordiality (Cheers.) Their could have been better spent or would victory. Although the ballots of all the are drawn at a regular bour, lamps relations with him during the whole of better bring home to the minds of those memorandum declining the invitation States are not yet counted, Mr. Coolidge follow the teapot, and the lovers of pro-his occupancy of his high position had children the great possibilities and

has been elected President, and Geperallonged daylight, abandoning the struggle been of a most gratifying kind; he had potentialities of the Exhibition.

done everything which the traditions of great undertaking was only the reflex of the League of Nations to the

fought tenaciously that office required, and he had brought of the possibilities, the development, and Dawes Vice-President by an immense that they have Soviet Government to participate

througbout the summer. protest no more to the administration of that office advantages of the great British Common- majority.

vigour, a commonsense, and a sympathy wealth. (Hear, bear.) Every Dominion the second Opium Conference at.

The votes cast for Messrs. Davis and gainst the ritual of evening. They are which were very much appreciated in all that had contributed would be repaid a Geneva, on November 17th, says that his Government came to the conclusi/La Follette have not reached anything driven to seek elsewhere the consolation the Dominions of the Empire to-day. great return. (Hear, hear.) The money Australia, Sir Joseph prophecied that the expended, and be believed it would be a A large number of Swarajist leaders that while the established object of the like the expectations of the Democratic that is no longer in the sky, and, if they (Cheers.) Referring to the products of expanded by the Government was money throughout India, including Mr. Gandhi, Conference is to combat the diffusion off and Progressive leaders. The latest re-appen to be alone, they are sometimes Coninionwealth would become the ladder profound mistake to allow the Exhibition

turus show La Follette to be a bad third hard put to is for entertainment when of Great Britain of course, with New in close after a six months period.

Zealand alongside. (Hear, hear.) Jur. Coolidge's victory in the East, the work, is done. In high summer, a man Jule West, and' aiso some states in the can be free of his four walls; but when

Mr. Thomas went on to say that, to be Davis ap the day's shortep, an evening with no

Mr. J. H. Thomas, MP., in responding, quite frank; he was not happy about one Far West, is overwhelming. purently won only the **solid South

said if any evidence were needed of the thing. He had made some inquiries which was always Democratic, while La companion to share it is apt to contain varying experiences of political life it was about their trade. He was told that the rollette apparently was only able to w moments of inactive loneliness, even for to be found in the fact that they had not actual producer got about £d. a lb. for his home State of Wisconsin. Up to now those who have learned the gemral value only drunk bir health but pronounced him his meat, and that it was sold in this there is no indication of the Ku Klux

That was of solitude and are aware of its ordi-

a jolly good fellow,"

acountry to the wholesale people for about klap having cut any Agure anywhere.

nary pleasures. In such moments they great compliment to him, because they sid. or 48. a lb. His wife had to pay

were alone in that sentiment. (Laugh about is. 4d. a Ib. (A voice: "Shame" look for solitary entertainments and are BAKLINK CABLES

often surprised to discover how few they ter.) He remembered that only on the There must be something wrong there- FIRST RETURNS.

are. They may, of course, read, but eyes; Commons, composed as it was "of the

previous night the great British House of Hear, hear.)

they were going to develop particularly old eyes, grow tired, and WASHINGTON, November 5th. sometimes, though the interest of a book gentlemen of England, did not drink his Empire trade as he wished it deve- It is stated at the White House that holds, and no weariness, physical or health probably because they were de loped, and make the Empire self- President Coolidge expects a vote at the inental, causes it to be laid down, the nied the opportunity. (Laughter.) Many supporting, these things must be consist- of them, he was sure, would have liked to eat, and they must not benefit one part wards draw up a far-reaching nationalclared a dividend of 10 per cent, less tax | Electoral College of at least three hun-silence, the stillness, the curious nervous | drink, and they would have drunk to any of the Empire et the expense of another;

in protest against the out the ordinary shares for the year end dred and fifty, and a Republican working suspense that accumulates "ite force as

majority of twenty or more in the House page after page is turned, become at last thing as well as to his health. (Laugh not bencat Australia, at the expense of ing March 31st, and carry forward of Representatives next session.

anendurable and the most enthralled ter.) He hastened to assure them the British working man, with all his £1,746,000.

NEW YORK, November 5th reader can read no more. From the that he was still the Colonial Secretary, difficulties. There was food for reflection The first returns from such widely ghostly drama of which he has through and he would be for probably the next between the Ed paid to the producer and scattered points 15 Massachusetts, so many hours been a spectater he feels month or more. He would not pretend the Is. 4d. paid by the consumer, and Illinois and Kansas show large gains in that he must instantly escape. His book to predict what would happen after that, that was something that ought not to be favour of President Coolidge. LATER.

closes; he leans back in his chair; but saless he could conjure up in his mind the party politics. (Hear, hear.) They were even now that visionary world holds him idea that the great mass of the British wise in instituting that luncheon in order- Six hundred election districts in New by a spell. A word of criticism or the electorate was not only as tolerant but to bring home to the people of this coun that President Coolidge is leading Mr. are would liberate him; but he is alone, (Laughter.) If it was half as intelligent ducts, because he was not one of those York State outside New York City show movement of a companion to make up the intelligent as those at that gathering. try the advantages of Australian pro- Davis coming second and Mr. Lafollette far more alons than he was before he as those around him there could be no opposed to emigration. He did not lock being a poor third; but the returns of opened his book, and he craves for some doubt about his position in the next five upon it as a crime to seek fortune abroad, hundred districts in New York City give lighter entertainment before he turns to weeks (Laughter.) In fact he had been but he wished it done under proper con Mr. Davis 29,542 votes, Mr. Coolidge

while

wondering what it was all about. He ditions. He did not want to send British 19,068 and Mr. Lafollette 7,719; South is also mainly for Mr. Davis

had been privileged and honoured to re-workmen who were out of employment to flood the market in Australia and The returna from many points in the seems strange that man, who is so often member that his office gave him the op make the conditions, there for the worker

portunity to visit South Africa. He re- Eastern states, except the South, show alone, should have invented so few means ceived a welcome there he would ever worse than they were. He wished to see that Mr. Coolidge is maintaining a con sistent lead aad the indications of Coolidge

landslide are multiplying even so far west as Dakota

The uthost secrecy is being observed

31 Chicheria declared that it is evid regarding the proceeding of the con-ent that the Conference will not be able ference, which are likely to be protracted.

to reach positive results. It is understood that the conference is

ANGLO-PERSIAN DIVIDEND. at present examining the available evid- -ence 'upon which the Government presum- ably based the Ordinance, and will, after-

*programme Ordinance...

FRANCE AND THE SOVIET

NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN.

PARIS, November 5th.

It has been provisionally agreed upon that the Franco-Soviet negotiations shall begin on November 10th. M. Krassip has been appointed as the Soviet Ambas sidor.

THE QUEENSTOWN OUTRAGE. SEVEN ACCUSED DISCHARGED,

DUBLIN, November 4th. The seven men arrested in connection with the Queenstown murder were dis- charged, after the police had declined to offer any evidence..

STRIKE OF COALING COOLIES AT PORT SAID.

PORT SAID, November 4th..

LONDON, November 4th.

The Anglo-Persian Company have de

"OBITUARY.

M. CABRIEL FAURE.

PARIS, November 4th. The death is announced of M. Gabriel Faure.

FARLIER CABLES.

{REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE

LOS ANGELES MYSTERY DISEASE.

Los ANGELES, November 4th. The death-roll from the mysterious disease mentioned recently is now 25, and five others have been taken to hospital

The health officers are doing their utmost to quarantine contacts within 15 blocks.

The Mexican and Chinese quarters

police cordons.

The Mayor has decided to place the

NEW YORK, November 5th.

LATER.

the

bed.

Yet what alternatives are there!

It

of solitary diversion. To play music is remember and appreciate. It was a wel not within the power of every one, nor

If

the conditions arranged on scientific lines

which would benent all, and injure none

A strike by the coolies employed, in situation in the hands of a committee of Mr. Davis, who is leading in New York Is the nature of man opposed to it. I. Idid not think anyone would for a long I said within a few days of my taking

cooling vessels, has begun.

LATER

City.

is the wireless programme always what come, he ventured to believe and predict,

In a brief reference to the political wanted. Nearly all games are designed that would await him in any of our Domi crisis Mr. Thomas said, "It is no secret. for two players or more. Some can be Bions Overseas-(bear, bear)-not because for me to tell you that between now and of his politics or personal achievement, President Coolidge in West Virginia is and have been adapted to solitude; but because there was in the minds of the next couple of weeks my mission, im leading Mr. Davis; in Wisconsin is chess-player may eternally discover how our self-governing Dominions a strong and addition to seeing that my once is goi slightly ahead of Mr. Lafollette; and in to mate bimself in three moves, and s Massachusetts is leading Mr. Davis by bridge-player by Mins Milligan's pati determined feeling to show to the world on all right, will be to deliver political seven to one. Mr. Roosevelt is running ence if it entertains him. But none of that those who held high office in his speeches in defence of my own and m

colleagues' position. The issue is in the well ahead of Mr. Smith.

these adaptations is made without loss. Majesty's Government were respected by lap of the goda. Bu far as my position No one has yet invented a game which is them not for their politics or creed, but is concerned Do one can predict, but I Returns of the nation-wide balloting have been isolated and surrounded by for President and Vice President and not a gamble or a battle and does not as the representative of the King they am only going to say that whatever the members of Congress and State Govern- Pre-suppose un enemy to pay or to sur were proud to honour (Cheers.) His result of my political fortune or that ors hitherto indicate a Coolidge land render. Whether such an invention, is visit to South Africa enabled him to say of my Government, I shall be content at slide, but the South is solidly in favour possible is a problem for philosophers. that whoever might succeed him and he the end if I am able to say as I believe be so made that he cannot actively and time (laughter) it was not only a good office that if no charge can be made artificially entertain himself unless he thing to have an exchange of views, and against me that in the administration of engage in some form of contest? He come in contact with others, but to see my office I have done anything to make. may solve puzzles, the puzzle maker will on the spot what the great British Com the British Commonwealth less strug answer, but these at their best are an monwealth meant, because it was only and great than it was before I took intellectual exercise and at their worst when they had seen for themselves that office if I have done nothing to lower a waste rather than a pleasant employ. they could fully appreciate all that it the dignity and prestige of the great ment of time; moreover, like chess pro- meant (Cheers) Having met General office I hold, I shall be content whatever blems, they lack the essential quality of Hertzog, the Prime Minister of the South the political result may be. I shall he COPENHAGEN, November 4th.

true game which is to be inexhaust African Union a man who fought against able to look forward to the future and Norwegian motor-ship Handicap, which accompanied by another vessel Governorship.

navy, involving the battleship Sao Paulo,

ible and to breed its own variations. For us and who had accepted the great British say that when this indportant high office him who can devise and patent a perfect Commonwealth of nations and the was held by me--by one denied the privi from Stockholm bound for the East In-from Rio de Janeiro departed for an

A Chicago message says at eight game for a player who has no opponents leaders of the other party, he said in lege of education or University training, dice, collided with a tug on entering port unknown destination.

twenty-five in the evening the Heral but silence and the clock, a great fortune South Africa, as he now said: "Don't held, I am proud to my, by a buahiw The Handicap's propellor was broken,

and Examiner jumped the election of is in store. Until he appears to claim it, bother any more about the talk of separa working man like myself I was able to- Mr. Coolidgo through a system of search those who are in quest of solitary enter tion, because the Dutch and the Briksh hand over the seals to my successor and and the vessel has gone into dock for

lights, whereby it has been giving electainment, if they cannot ply needle are working together as comrades, to the my that my only hope and desire was survey and repairs.

tion information over a radius of fifteen have little choice but to taks up once value and benant of the country they both Fou will be more successful than miles,

more their abandoned book,

Ford** (Hear; hear.),

have been,"

The strike of cargo coolies has been settled

NORWEGIAN MOTOR-SHIP

IN COLLISION.""

composed of Federal and State, county and city health authorities.

BRAZIL'S "NAVY MUTINIES.

BUENOS AIRES, November 4th. It is reported, that revolutionary trouble has broken out in the Brazilian

LATER. The rebel torpedo boat Goyas has sur rendered to the Government.

RADIO'S ACTIVITY. I

LONDON, November 5th. The British Broadcasting Company an nounces the American election results, which were picked up in the early hours of this morning 4 Pittsburg.

The audibility was very clear.

NEW YORK, November 5th, "Ma" Ferguson, the lady candidate, is well ahead in the Texas rolling for the

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