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The Hongkong Telegraph

December 24 1918.

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Copyright 1918, by the Propr

TUESDAY,

DECEMBER

December 24, 1917,

WEATHER FOREGATE,

FAIR Barometer 30.03

Tamparáture 5 an Humidity

613

21.

1918.

二拜體 號四十月二十英港香

EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

THE ESTHONIAN REPUBLIC.

H

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

DERMÅN AMBASSADOR TO SPAIN.

An Official Order to Clear Out

London, December 19.

The Times correspondent at Madrid, writing youterday, raya the Romanoner Government kas intimated to the German: Ambama doe that he is no longer persona grata and that he and his Staff will be handed their passports to morrow."

PRESIDENT WILSON'S LONDON VISIT.

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King George To Welcome the Visitor.

London, December 20,

His Majesty the King has cancelled his Christmas vidit to Sandringham and remains in Londen to welcome President Wilson. This is believed to iodios'e that President Wilson will be the guest of His Majety at Bookingham Palace. It is hoped that the presence of Dominion statesmen will enable' the official greeting to Fresident Wilson to be of an Imperial character.

Is in eluted that the change in President Wilson's arrangements is due to the necessity of his curtailing his visit to Europe by a fow daya.

SOLDIERS USING THE VOTE,

London, Tember 20. »

Is in elsted that the soldiers are voting in large mum bers, the perasutage being probably higher than that of civilians.

THE TURF.

Reversion to Pre-War Conditions

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London, December 20.

The Jockey Club announces the resumption of racing on the war wouls, including the Derby at Egeom on June 4. Altogether 280 days' neing is being arranged.

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COTTON RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.

London, December 19.

The Liverpool Cotton Association sanourioje that the restrictions on the selling of fatures are removed,

CHARTERED BANK CAPITAL INCREASED,

London, December 19.

As a meeting of the Chartered Bank of India s resolution was passed incressing the Company's capital to two millions sterling.

COTTON STRIKE ENDED.

The Milis Again Opeced.

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London, December 19.

joint, conference of colton employers and operatives in "Manchester signed the terme already cubled, ending the strike. The

milla re-opened this morning.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS..

USE OF GERMAN SHIPPING

London, Dec. 19.

Beuter is informed that Mr. Hoorer has telegraphed From Paris that the demands made by Marshal Foch aa à condition for the extension of the artistice, for the use of 2,500,000 tons of cargo space lying in German porta, was made on behalf of the Allies and not for Mr. Hoover sa the Germans reported. The proposal is not that 2,500,000 tons should be used solely to supply Germany with food. staff; but for pooling that tonnage under Allied control

ITALIAN VISIT TO PARIS.

Paris, Dec 15.

The King of Italy, accompanied by Bignor Orlando and Baron Bonnino, arrived and was received by M. Poincare. A moat sathusiastic welcome was accorded, the city being bedecked with the Allied Aage.

SPANISH PREMIER IN PARISH

Madrid, Dec. 19, Premier Romanones has gone to Paris to confer with "President Wilson.

THE GERMAN "REPUBLICA

Copenhagen, Dec. 19.

A message from Berlin states that at the Congress of Soviets the names of Herr Ebert and Doctor Preuss, Min- * ister of the Interior, were presented as candidates for the Presidency of the German Replic. It was emphasised that the election should be soon so that! Germany might hayo & mpreme head of the Empire at the Peace Conference.

INFLUENZA HITS INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Capetown, Dec. 10.

Is la authoritatively stated that the Spanish infinenzs demie in South Africa has romlted in a financial loss Insurance companies of 21,500,000 worling. A

leading sanagar states that a few weeks of the epidemio cost the

as considerably morn than the whole of the w riest claims were paid out is the Gape and Orange

EARLIER TELEGRAMS. ·

siz douglas HAIG'S RETURN.

Dover's Magnificent Welcoms.

London, Dec: IRL Sir Douglas Haig, on stepping sahore ad Dorat, "Thspected. both guards. Amidst terrific cheers, he then entered a migr car with the Mayor of Dover and his victorious Generalu Labor ed in others. The route was lined with soldiers and Was gally befagyni, There was a triumphal arch at the Dock- yard entisnco-szimounted by sati-aircraft guns with bannere of welcome-Erein the Dover Patrol at the Sixth Patról. The Dover patrolem were assembled there and gave a mighly cheer. The drive to the Marine Station on the pier was a pageant of victory, unbounded enthusiam being dis played- At the reception in the station the Recorder of Dover read an Address of Welcome. Replying to the addres an bebalf of himself and his Generals Sir Douglas Enig vald they ramgnised that the greetings, were more than merely -personal and that they sprang from a profound realisation of the historio greatness of the cocasion and of all it symbolised for the future of our race. He and his Gezieril know that the welcome expressed the feelings of gratitude and admiration which Great Britain entertained for the wonderful men whose unequalled courage and endursári had brought us by victory to peace. He glowingly referred · "to Dover's historic role which had been splendidly maintain-

ed during the WRT.

The Lord Lieutenant, Lord, Hatria, presented a second Address of Welcome to which Sir Douglas Haig replied, after which the Field Marshal and party left for London The weather was beautiful, -

London Grants the Kera.

Later

Sir Douglas Haig and his Generais on arrival at Charing Cross were welcomed by HRH the Duke of Connaught, Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Balfour, Sir Louis Botha, Si Robert Bordes, Sir P., Sinha, the Maharajah of Bikaner and other "Dominions' statesmen now in London, member of the War Cabinet, Mr. and Mrs. Asquith and other dietin- guished persons. The Grenadiers farnished & guard of honour and the band played "See, the conquering héro comes. Five Royal carriages were waiting in which Sir Douglas Haig and his companions drove to Buckingham Palace along decorated streets and amid cheering crowds who had assembled hours beforeland.

As Sir Douglas Haig's carriage emerged from the station the balls of the Church of St. Martin's pealed merrily and the gigantic crowd raised a great cheer which a taken up by dense masses all along Duncannon Street Sir Douglas Haig looked well and his hand was continually at the "salute acknowledging the welcome. A squadron of seroplanes circled over the station. One of the mightiest shouts ever heard in Londen greeted his appearance in Trafalgar Square which was black with people. So it was along Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, St. James Street, Pic cadilly and down Constitutional Hill to the Palace, one continuous roar of cheering

Passing into the Palace the party were received by. the King and Queen and other Royalties. The tables were decorated, with red, yellow and red and copper chryssa- themama. "Altogether forty-eight sat down including, be sides their Majesties, Prince Albert, Princess Mary, the Premier, Lord Milzer, the Honourable Lady Haig, Geners! Sir William Bobertson, General Sir Henry Wilson and Sir Douglas Haig's Generala ...

THE BAN ON GERMANS.

Not Wanted la Stralis or Colombo;

London, Dec. K

The "Times" correspondent at Singapore says: A great public meeting of British subjects of all classes unanimously....... resolved that representations be made to the Government, that no German subject be allowed to land or reside in or trade with the Strait Settlements and Federated Malay States for at least ten years after peace...

The "Times" correspondent at Colombs, reports that the Legislative Council has passed a resolution that no "German" or "Austrian be permitted to reside in Ceylon st least for some fear The Ceylon Chamber of Commerco has resolved that aó enemy, including enemies naturalised in a neutral country, be allowed to trade, or own, or less property in Ceylon, also that no imports or exports from or to an enemy country be permitted except through Alled subjects.

Africa's Sweeplog Programmixt.

Capetown, Dec. 19.

A crowded and enthusiastic meeting at East London manimously passed a resolution against inhuman: treatment of British prisoners of war, demanding adequate punishment of the instigators of the German atrocities on land and sea, repatriation of all enemy subjects in South Africa and the captured colonies, legislation for the review and cancellation where necessary of naturalisation certificates of enemy sub- jects, amendment of the immigration laws so as to prevent their admission in future and non-restoration of Germany's African colonies..

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Paris, Dec. 19. President Wilson has issued a note denying that he 'approver of "a "League to enforce peace” but adds that be believes that a League of Nations is absolutely indispen able for the maintenance of percs.

THE PEACE PROCEEDINGS,

Paris, Dec.

President. Wilson has expressed the opinion than Inter-Allied Conferences should as far as possible de public, but be expected it would be necessary to strange preliminaries confidentially, setting finally in open giflings. The Germans would probably not be present at the preli minaries as these concern the Tanging of peace terms involving only the Allies,

Until this part

London, Dea 19 jalegrain from the Eathonian Premier, received in stion, after drilling upon the difficulties of the few hozila: troops opposing the Bolshevik advancej. - plačem dam Begollis under the protection of the bizitin

BOLSHEVISTS AND GERMAN TO CONFER.

Copenhagen, Dec. Isti Negotiations are to be held at Dvinsk between repre- sentativa" of the German Soldiers Council st Kovno sad. Jofree, the Bolshevist ex-Ambassador at Berlin, with re- gard to the Bolshevist, advance in the Baltic provinces.

THE EX-KAISER INDISPOSED

Amsterdam, Deo 12

The x-Kaiser is abed owing to a chill

AMERICAN IMPORTS.

COMPANY REPORT.

SINGLE COPY 10 QEN TY. ESE PER ANNUM

TELEGRAMS.

(Beater's Service to the “ Telegs

THE SILVER MARKET.

Loudea, Dec 11

The silver markët i» quies,

London, Tec. I Messre, Sswarland Company's report saya the market”in quiet, Shanghai exchange continues to Bialaste slightly.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(The opinions expressed!_by_ocers= pondents are not necesarily those of the Hongkong "Telegraph.") SPECIAL POLICE.

To the Editor of the "Honkong Telegraph.").

Modification șt War Restrictions. Chinese Engineering & Mining notion. Is there any ressom, why.

Co., Ltd.

Bir,-** Fairplay's” letter will be welcomed by practically all the P.C's of the Polios Reserve. The present position seems to be thas nothing can be dode until come. one in authority makes a mora when members wishing to rega may do so on giving three months' this "move" abould not be made at orca? The old-argument-is that the "Armjalice, and oven The American Consul General

The annual general meeting of

the expected declaration of bu received inamuotions from the the shareholders of the Uhinese man of necessity leave the datiem pesos Government in Washington Engineering & Mining Com- of the face ansected ” and that materially modifying some of the pay, Ltd., will be held in this will be the ouse nntil such London on the 19th December, ok time as the Government is more stringent rules covering 1918, when the Directors' report able to replace the very consider import of commodities into the and statement of accounts for the able shortage in the European United - Sister, - - *--It ie year ending 30th Jane, 1918estion of the regalar. polica ounted by the sending of com provided, in the fint place, will be submitted.

tingents home, a kapot

--- The first part of this in admitt-

that hereafter the requirements Extract from Directors' Reset" kablimbed in 8-ptember to the The nat realt of the rested, but the second is open to

fisot that no Ohmalar invoices Irantre'ions shows a balance to covering goods shipped to the the Cradit of Proft and Lideration and treatment ai Acsorat of £725,387, made up diately after the Geasson Steel Tosde: Is it not a fact that iEMO United

could authenticated until an import is administration's Proffis, 20 to 30 of the local Garrison

follows:-Proportion of Kailenair the Government enrolled

be

licence covering such goode was j

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received by the Consulate pics Obins Interest General have been revoked, and Interest in Europe hereafter the Consulate General Agency Fees will certify invoices without the Sundry Receipta official notification from the Drobange partment of Stats upon the Balance brought for-

ward production by the whipper of a

| letter or emblegram from the con-

Doduct:-

Total

́signoos giving the number of the

import license cowaring" the | commodity and the quantity Expense în Europe | thereof. - The Consula's Úsneral; Directors' Fees however, will follow the Insome Tax folley of retaining anch letters Relief Funds, and cablegrams for its protection in the artification of invoices, The import license Aum.

£545 540

37,049

regular paliosman ?. If this is so,

how was the "ahoringə” əffəaled?

4,000

233

Cannot any depletion in the

32

ranke ba made up from the secòm...

202,835

cords without in any wRY affecting the placje left vacant by the men who went Home?

In view of the "nice" things $790,698 which have been said about the Police Reserve from time to time, this desire on the part of so may Reservists to be anxiour, not to "ace the thing through”” may sex in caricar and stemR deplorable, - but it has la remembered that while the ocnduct of the Police Reserva haq

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mend should be appropriated as followaym

ber will be endorsed upon 387 which the Directors recom" Leaving a net balance of 8725,- invoices beretofore, bat insmach se such lioecesa Bra now valid until revoked...... ori exhausted, the date of the Laterim Dividend 5 per cant paid 15th. May inuance is immsterial. Tois

1918, absorbed ·· raling does not affect general licences covering certain closes Fins Dividend 10 per of goods, nor does it sffl any

bent. (making 16 per special instractions permitting

dank. for the year) 100,000 certification of invoices-for cer, Exoras profits duty es

taip ocmmodities without notifsimsted at

再

$50,000

350,000

gation cf licence numbers at all; Belsace carried forward 225,367

It is also provided za ide'ruc-- tione received. that all import)

CRICKET.

£725, 387

| restrictionë have been removed on fora and for ‚k'as and ́all articles under Paragraph 491 of the Far # Lot of the United 8:stes and undressed skins of harte, rabbits and doge under Parseraph 803 of the Tariff Aet of

hs United States. Also all! import restrictions bare bien | Tamored on lapices and argo,} licones root, all grades of hider The following will represent

Indian R. G. v. Craigongower:

and skins, manufactores of the India Esareston Olub against

Leather, and varnishes and game the Oraigengover G. O on the

to have lacked imagination si been bold and vigorous, it sesuLS an elementary knowledge of paychology. Men have been as le 1. apon to perform pettifogging drills, parades, and patrola stje all times. And in all sEHICLE and to

headquarters on the most childish

and unssential matters. The "Ponishment Barean" sino bas been devoid of hamour and sweek- reasonablenses, (whileta?? the? patience of many whore employ. ment has mesnt long hours of work, and others who hara Farinesses of their own to look after, has been strained to thei uttermost,

Yoars etc. ALGERNON ASHTON, Hongkong, Dec. 24, 1918.

TRAMWAY BETURNS,

The following is the approst

It is also provided that the latter's ground on the 25th inst, mate statement of the Hong. special regulations covering the st 2 pm M. Abbss, H. Mong Tramway Company's ralio shipment of moving picture fima Harlem, 8, 1. Lemsil, A. el repte for the week ending

21 Deosmber, 1918:- which were to become effective Arcalli, A. A. Ramjahu, A., Lt December 13th, have been revoked - Andree, 8. D. Temsil, 8.4. and all such films, both arposedlemail, M. B. Saffnd, G. Orl ... and developed and unexposed, Earle, and Y. Abbas. Reserve AD This Test may be allowed import and ex Bunj sh

port except that for exporistions from the United -- Beaten

Norway, Sweden,

Holland, Bifseland,

fimg Exopt

Decem

War Boad Drawing.

Receipts For wook:

Aggrega Receipts for

$13,886 - 703,691:

19.088

13,113 284 615

753

DON'T FORGET..