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CALLING THEIR BLUFF.

PRESIDENT HOOVER has put the case for naval reductions very plainly and tersely, in words which will be endorsed by Mr. RAMSAY MAC DONALD. The United Bintes is ready to reduce ita naval tonnage to meet any figure which other naval Powers are willing to accept as their own standard. That figure cannot be fixed"too low, he declares, but the round be made all simultaneously, and not by one or twa, Powers setting a good example

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Crude Oil Engines.

craft, while by the time rivalries Portuguese capitalists. They pro- Vienna's Latest Theatre. could be slowed down all kinds of pose to complete the project within new elements of a disturbing nature five years in ease their negotiations would have occurred, such for example as the widening of the with the Government are successful. whole problem by the rebirth in the meantime of the German Navy.

Crown Land Sales,

WEDDING.

COOPER-FFORDE:

The wedding took place in St. John's Cathedral yesterday of Mise Mita Patricia Florde of Raughlan, Largan, Co. Armagh, Ireland, only daughter of Mr. Francis Creswell Forde, M.I.C.E., and Mr. William Guy Lay Cooper, of Aisiaby Hall, Pickering, Yorkshire, only son of Mr. William Cooper. Very Rev. A. Swaan, D.S.C., off- The Dean of the Cathedral, the

Miss Joan Beavis and Miss Ainslie Hallifax were the brides- maids.

Lieut. Comdr. L. H. Bridge, R., of best man gave the bride away, and the duties by Lieat. Comdr, J. D. F. Dowse. were carried out

R.N."

Mrs. Bridge was the hostess at the reception which was afterward held at the Commander's House, H.M. Dockyard.

The Armistice Dinner. Armistice Day should be marked by Whether the anniversary of. celebrations of an obviously frivol. Gus character is an arguable pro

position.

the British Legion, bere of the Navy, Army, and Air Force met civilian comrades who had "done their bit in one or other of the Services. Men who had served their country by manning ships of. the Merchant Navy, boldly defying

the new perils of the tea, or by being temporarily drafted into the Royal Navy, sat down at table with

famous naval accord of last year A report was made to the Water Hard by the site of Chaucer's between France and Britain which Police yesterday by the local agent historic Tabard at Southwark, was smashed by the United States of a cargo junk, plying between where the Canterbury Pilgrims took- when the secret leaked out, with Shaukiwan and Au Tau, to the their ease and refreshment, stands the difference now that France is effect that the boat with a cargo what is left" of the equally famous the one left out in the cold." French of sugar and peanut oil on board George Inn. Baik early in the fears are founded on the possible sailed on August 7 from Shaukiwan sixteenth century, it was rebuilt decision of the coming Conference for Au Taw and had not since been during the first quarter of the on submarines, Mr. MACDONALD'S heard of. Besides the master, the seventeenth century, partly burnt recent pronouncement in which he junk had two other people on board down, in 1870 and suffered almost hinted that Britain and America and it is feared that she has either total extinction in the Are of 1876. were working towards the abolition been pirated or sunk in a gaic, as of submersible craft made the no news has reached the lock! agent The fragment now remaining French naval experts prick up of the junk for three months. dates from that time Referees to their ears in alarm.

"Abolish

this famous inn in English literaciated. submarines!" cried, the experts,

According to a report made to the ture would fill a volume. Mr. Pick- "France would be crazy! These Police by a waiter at a Chinese wick and Sam Weller were frequent Powers with their giant battleships restaurant at No. 817, Queen's Road patrons, and through the centuries and powerful cruisers know that all West at 2 am. yesterday, a man it was renowned as a coaching and they have to fear is the deadly entered the second floor of the carriers' inn. A modern touch is torpedo from the submarine and premises and helped himself to two added to the old surroundings by so, to be all potent, they would rob packets of cigarettes When chal- the opening of a branch of Lloyds Lane,us of our single effective weapon of lenged, the intruder ran into the Bank in premises adjoining the

defence.".

kitchen and jumped out of the yard of the George Inn. Technicians explain that the sub-window. The waiter did not wait marine is the only really effective to see what happened, but went to naval weapon which the smaller the Police Station to make a report. A crude-oil engine which can be Powers can acquire, since it is A Police officer on arrival found used in automobiles and airplanes beyond their means to build the the dead body of a man lying in the the goal of countless inventoris mightier warships which gure in yard below the window. The thief believed to have been perfected by the navics of the two great maritime had apparently been killed instan- the well-known Swedish engineer, Powers on either side of the taneously as a result of his fall. K. J. Hesselman. The engine was

To many the day is Atlantic. Arguing that it would

Gasociated with much sad and bitter |patented recently in several coun- memories that the mere suggestion" be as reasonable for the French to

A new project for the unification tries following rigorous tests.

Soof junketting in the jazz manner demand that the Americans and of Lisbon and the city of Almada, much faith is placed in it that an

seems outrageous. Others less sen- British abolish cruisera, the French which face each other from opposite exploitation company

itive or perhaps with less reason has been to be so-see no barm in following definitely predict failure for the banks of the River. Tagus, has been formed in London, backed by the what has nowadays become the forthcoming Conference if the sub brought forward. This time the mperial Chemical Industries Al- accepted custom in regard to public celebrations The solemn silence of marino ine is maintained as promoters believe that a tunnel is though details of the invention have the forenoon having been reverent- threatened No one realises better the most feasible method, since the been kept secret, experts predics itly, observed, what harm then in than the French the seriousness of arches of a bridge would necessarily will out fuel costs fifty per cent.

rejoicing and dancing! The paint such a check in progress towards be very high in order not to inter- Swedish airmen say the engine may ment is not to be looked for, any is one upon which general agree disarmament, "coming su" soon after fere with shipping. The leaders of revolutionize the aircraft industry more than we can expect unanimous the failure two years ago of the the new movement

are Constant because of its amplo safeguards agreement on any other matter of

taste. The happy medium Geneva Conference Authoritative Edmon Zimmer, a Belgian con- against fre. The General Omnibus struck at the dinner on Tuesday of the new parley "would retard circles in. France claim that failure structor; Jean Gustave Jacob, a Company of London is reported in-held by the Ex-Active Service Men's naval limitation by at least fifty French engineer Jules Brissard, terested in the application" of the

Association and the local branch in the hope that, others will follow. years. begin new rivalries among all French sculptor, and Dr. José invention.

the interested Powers, with conse- Barreto de Atalaino, representing Great Britain has already courquent ruinous expenditure on wir ageously tried this method, bat without any success proportionate

It was a matter for regret among music lovers when the Popular to the sacrifice made, therefore Mr. Hooven reminda the interested

Opera in Vienna had to be closed owing to financial difficulties. Now Powers that if anything worth while

the theatre has been transformed is to be achieved in this direction, It is clearly evident that there

into play house, the "Neues who had fought in Flanders, there must be concerted action. The is nervousness in. high places in

At the Crown Land Office yester-Wiener Schauspielhaus," which was France, or some other of the score opened this month under the man of battlefields. Present and former over-burdened British taxpayer will Paris, with the predominant fear day two lots of land were sold by agement of Jakob Feidhmaster, members of His Majesty's forces

that Britain and the United States public auction. The first lot New popular actor, and Dr. Premier, a gathered together in commemora certainly welcome the suggestion of may try to force the issue on the Kowloon Inland No, 1984 situated singe-manager. The building was tion of

great occasion. But men anaval holiday" until 1938. He other Powers rather than see failure sees a saving of at least £60,000,000 of the hard-won accord reached at Liu Street was sold to porches were used for making the eating a incal, or exchanging re-

renovated and improved. Yovable do not attend a public dinner.

merely for the satisfaction of between the two" Powers. Some Mesera Ngai Wa Chan and Yeung stage larger or smaller, secording siniscences with one another. They by a decision to postpone the re- French political writers indicate Fai for 81,800. The upeet price to requirements. The scenery of placement of battleships until that the two Powers are so set on

was $23,010. The land has an area whole acts was built on cars shifted

derive real pleasure from listening carrying the day that they are pre-of about 23,040 sq. feet and its an- to and fro in a simple manner,

to good speeches made by those pro- pared even to use the lever of war nual rental is 8158. New Kowloon which facilitates a quick change of

pesing and responding to toasts, Under the Washington Treaty debts to bring France into line. Inland Lat No. 1285 with an area stene. The New Vienna Playhouse and the speeches on Tuesday even provision was made for the replace The suggestion is that the bogey of of about 14,600 sq. feet was sold to was opened with Frank Wedekind's ing were excellent as our reports. ment of capital chips according to debts to Britain and the United price of $95,708.

pressure for payment of France's Mr. Wong Tat Wing at the upset Siegfried Geyer followed, As the dumb dinner is bound to be a dull. "King Nikole." A new comedy by yesterday's issue testify A a strict schedule. The United States States will be held over the bends situated at Cheung Sha Wan Road first production of classical works,

The land. is

ene; half a dozen brief addresses of the French delegation to the and has an annual rental of 8102.

Schiller's

from men such as those who spoke "Robbers" was also en powered to lay down two 35,000-ton Conference in order to win them

the programme. The entrance fees

at the Armistice aight gathering to agreement. It would be wrong battleships in 1931 and two similar to draw the inference from all this

was very low, ranging from îd. to

gave just the right tone to the progredings. The dead would not vessels in each subsequent year up to fail. That would be an injustice that France wishes the Conference

wish us to mourn, said one speaker. Reverent tribute to their memory to 1930 inclusive-except that in

to the prolonged efforts towards

was paid in honouring the Silent 1033, 1935, and 1977 oply one ship peace of the ex-Premier, M. BRIAND, next month to formulate schemes for seasicknces is being conducted unlistening to the piercing notes of "A thorough study of cures for Toast, standing with bowed head. was to be started. Therefore, dur- but the attitude of France is that agricultural development throughout der the auspices of the German the Last Post. That was appro ing the period 1931-9 Britain was to fail than to force sacrifices which ed to attend and to work out prae- Special commissions of medical ex- dumb for the remainder of the it would be better for the parleys the country, Experts will be invit Department for Public Healthpriate enough; to have remained authorised to build fifteen. new would leave her coasts open totical measures for the adoption of

colonies at the mercy of almost any of the traditional ways of farming Danzig and Preussen, plying the

Government an equal number, Under the same enemy. Faced by the apparently now employed by the farmers in the Baltic route between Swinemende

vezzels Hansastadt ghosts of those who hata gone.. rules "Japan was allowed to co-izolid Anglo-American block, the country-It is a pity that these and Pillau. These commissions will struct nine new ships, France five, French bare turned towards Italy, admirable plans depend upon the make tests with the various curre whose attitude is reported to be fortune of war, and, that in any

Locking Back 25 Years, and Italy five. Since each new much the same as that of France. case, little or no money will be the German pharmaceutic industry. pleads with me to convey to the for sea-sickness manufactured by One of the Knights of St. Andrew 35,000-ton ship is estimated to cost Rumours have been also current available after everyone interested Nothing is said, however, as to ladies attending the weekly practice- CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO at least £8,000,000, adherence to the that the French have been seeking in the war has been paid!

CHINA,

STRAITS Washington time-table would have of Japan, whose attitude is an

wliether the commissions will also danes delicate hint that St. to gain the sympathy and support

Investigate the effectiveness of such George's Hall is not the kirk, and SETTLEMENTS, MALAY involved a British expenditure of other of the problems of the situa- The Freedom of the Seas.

time-honoured cares as the swallow. consequently it will not be said STATES, NETHERLANDS | £120,000,000 on battleships alone tion, Japan attaches much import- INDIA, BORNEO, TB during the next ten or twelve years is expected to resist any suggestion the difficulties arising out of the Baltic is usually as its roughest deny that ladies' bats are beautiful ing of an ample portion of whiskey, that a woman dishonoureth ber An interesting suggestion is made Tests will be conducted throughout read if she leaves her hat in the ance to the submarine weapon, and by President Hoover to meet PHILIPPINES, EL.

the month of October, when the cloak room. I would not for worlds Should, however, the suggested for its abolition, British opinion long-standing controversy regard. The Baltic, although many will creations and lovely to gaze upon.

naval holiday" materialise, no will agree with President Hoovering the rights of private individuals think it new battleship will be laid down is imperative if any real progress American-and other opinion con- for its short and choppy waves. in insisting that co-operative action to engage in trade during war.

pond, has but they obviously are not needed a bad reputation among sailors a crowded dance, especially when by either the United States or is to be made toward naval reduecerning the freedom of the seas in Consequently Dr. Klare,

the programme is one of reels and Britain before 1936, by which time tions. Britain has seen that while time of war has been opposed to leader of the commissions, expecta what the tyrannical Goddess of Etrathspeys. Ladies confess, it, but other naval weapons, particularly principle, it has not been greatly the Great War there were several investigation.

lip-service has been rendered to the that of Great Britain, and during air-craft, may conceivably have honoured in observance, compared occasions

to have sufficient, test cases for his Fashion decrees her votaries dare not disobey. This was evidently reached a stage of development with the enormous reductions in the differences on this question threaten- when Anglo-American

not understood by the mere man which will render big ships super 43,000 men is compared with 1914, The law of blockade, contraband, British Navy a reduction of nearly led to have very serious consequences.

"Dry" London Nights.

who, after cxtricating his eye-brow, moustaches from the brambles of a Bucus. So long as the maintenance and a reduction in tonange from and the right of search was very Lord Byng has made it nearly im- remarked:Well, now, if ladies: Americans won't believe it but lady's Gat last Thursday, mildly of her present three-fifths ratio with 2,500,000 to less than 1,000,000. One widely enforced, and Mr. Asquith possible to get a drink anywhere in Britain and American is assured, cannot continue indefinitely.

must cover their henda në a dance, sided sacrifices of this character plainly declared that Britain would London after midnight. Night club why in the name of all that's Japan has no desire-in view of

not allow herself to be entangled in after night club has been closed in Terpsichorean don't they wear bon- a network of judicial niceties when the West-end for failing to observe nets or sailor-hats instead of sun- CLASSIFIED LIST her Budget difficulties-to hasten

her very existence was threatened. London's drastic drink regulations shades!" You can imagine with the construction of battleships cost-

it was understood that Mr. Mac. The old peak-casion that once what curiosity the ladies in that donald, on his recent visit to IMPORT AND EXPORTing £0,000,000 apiece, this being the

served thirsty customers after the man's act looked him up and down. Washington, was going to discuss public houses and law-abiding night Wear bonnets or even anilor-hats in 35,000-ton

this question of the right of clubs quit pouring alcoholic liha-100-why the idea is preposterous One British case of typhoid and neutrals to trade with any nation, tians are now nearly all closed. Ten of course -Hong Kong Daily

Chinese case of diphtheria were if he did, it seems no agreement respectable elule remain. But it is. Press, November 13, 1904. reported during the three days end-was reached, for President Hoover useless to ask for more liquor after ing on Monday.

now throws out an unofficial sug the midnight deadline is reached. Looking Back 60 YBATE............ gestion that all ship carrying food-It just isn't done; in fact no one,

The Chiness dread the ravages of stuffs should in time of war be except for an occasional American, white ants as much as anyone, but placed on the same footing as thinks of trying it. As a result they have hit upon a plan for their Hospital-ships. The starvation of London is deserted city ten destruction which, if successful. women and children, he says, ahould minutes after midnight. True, some might well be recommended to the. be no longer recognised as a weapon of the clube stay open until one and notice of foreign barbarians. When warfare. Quite true, but war two, but only a few stragglers, new house is erected a cock made is war, and women and children drinking lemonade sipping of earthenware is often to be observ will be killed when aerial bombs coffee, remain to dance. Lorded placed upon the ridge. The idea Hoove-hurt, because she feels that Avenue, made a report to

Mrs. McNair of No., 6. Minden explode and when poison-gus Byng's London is without night is that when the wind blows the the smothers a city. There is only one life. Soon after he took office some ants in the direction of the house, or neighbour acres the Channel Police to the effect that a wrist way in which helpless women and twenty or thirty night clubs went the cook wil devour them. Many has stolen a march in the diplomatic watch had been stolen from her children can be protected from the out of business. In the majority Chinese suppose the weather-cock en room at the above address, some consequences of modern methods of of cases the managers were foreign foreign buildings is for this or a game French political writers do time between 10 am, and 12 noon warfare-and that is not to wageers, and were shipped out of the similar purpose. Hong Kong Daily clare it is a repetition of the yesterday..

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