1919-05-22 — Page 1

USE GE FANS AND KEEP COOL

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED (881).

ANDERSEN MEYER & CO., LTD.

*8251 四拜禮號式廿月五英港香

THURSDAY, MAY 22. 1919

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Chinese Commercial Neue" Serviceti

THE BOYCOTT OF JAPAN, "

PROTEST AGAINST CHINESE STUDENT MEETINGS.

Shameen. May **

THE AFGHAN SITUATION.

SUCCESSFUL BRITISH ATTACKS,

Simla, May 17.

Reuter's special correspondent at Peshawar says graft admich tion is expressed at the work of the aeroplanes, which are procending The Japanese Minister has lodged a strong protest against | daily into an unknown and dangerous country where no landing is, educational, bodies holding_open-air meetings advocating the possible. The machines go off at dawn and often do not return alk boycott of Japanese goods. The Palace and the Cabinet have con- dusk. They have bombed military objectives at Bags and Jallalabad. suited on the matter with the Commanders of Constabulary, who, The Afghan abandonment of Dakka was largely due to the work of however, were unwilling to interfere with these meetings. The aeroplanes. The machines have greatly assisted the troops in the Government will now make peace with the students on the follow-recent fighting, machine-gunning and dropping bombs on the enemy. ing terms The cancellation of the proposal to appoint. Tien Ying-As scouts they have been invaluable, covering the country in front wong as Minister of Education, while the students must resume study immediately. The student bodies. therefore, beld 3.4 emergency meeting on the 20th. but failed to come to a decision.

--MANCHURIAN RIVER INCIDENT.

JAPANESE STOPPED FROM LANDING TROOPS,

Shanghai, May 21.

A Japanese cruiser entered Kwantung River and wanted to land troops on the pretext of protecting the place from Russian attack, but the Kirin Tuchun stopped them and asked the Govern ment to make a protest with the Japanese Minister.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE

NORTHERN DELEGATES PERSUADED TO REMAIN,

Shanghai, May 21.

Over a hundred delegates, representing various Peace Societies and commercial bodies in Shanghai, proceeded to the railway station and persuaded the Northern delegates not to proceed North. The peace delegates agreed and returned to. Shanghai to wait Chu Rai- kim's return to Shanghai from Hangehow.

FOUR PROPOSALS,

Shanghai. May 27.

Chien Nung-fun has decided on the following measures regard ing the Peace Conference: First, before re-opening the Conference the South must formally recognise Chu Sai-chong as President: second, since there will be no further fighting, the Conference should resume as soon as possible, third, the Northern delegates to remain at Nanking pending the South's decision: fourth, the Cabinet to adhere to its present peace policy.

Chu Kai-kim arrived at Nanking yesterday evening secretly from Hangchow via Shanghai.

It is reported that the Central Government has arranged with Luk Wing-ting, giving him the Vice Presidency, provided he will cancel self-government.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE COTTON COMMISSION..

|

of Khyber Pass and in passing through Zakkha, Khelab and the Mohmand countries. They gave prompt information of the arrival of Afghan levies on our flanks, helping with appropriate action. The enemy was reduced to the necessity of doing his movements at night. The roads were deserted by day. The Afghans were afraid to pitch camps, passing the day in widely scattered nooks and crannies in the hilly country. Since the dropping of bombs of the largest size on the military objective at Jallalabad, the bazaars have been empty. The wounding by a bomb, of the Afghan Commander impressed the Afghans as to how aeroplanes could hit individuals. The Amir has been advised not to put up sn 'Imperial camp. Aeroplanes have been used for propaganda purposes, dropping a thousand copies of the Viceroy's Proclamation on the Jallabad Road. The panic-stricken Afghans abandoned Dakka before our troops approached. The Shinwaris entered the town for the purpose of looting but fed at the sight of our cavalry, leaving the town half sacked. We found a quantity of war material, including 303 ammunition. The inhabitants left money and jewellery behind.

On Thursday, after a night march, a large Afghan concentration occupied a ridge west of Dakka and made a faint-hearted attack on Friday: They were easily beaten off. On Saturday we attacked the Afghans, who, in attempting to stand, sustained heavy losses. We captured the ridge. An official report says The Afghans attacked nur position at. Dakka ОД the 16th inst. but were driven off after heavy fighting. They abstained from further attacks during the hight. On the morning of the 17th, our force at Dakka attacked the Afghans. The enemy was estimated to number eight battalions, with many guns and is believed to have been augmented by tribes. men. Aeroplanes, co-operating. bombed Basawal and Jalalabad. Our troops at Khyber cleared the hill south of Ali Musjid, snipers causing trouble and annoyance to our convoys. One aeroplane reconnoitring was forced to descend in Bazar Valley. Lieutenante Barker and Hoare, aizren.. report that they were well treated at Zakka Kheli. The aftitude of the border tribes is satisfactory in spite of efforts by the Afghans to embroil them against us.

CHINA AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

London, May 16:

(The following is the concluding portion of a message concerning an Anglo-Chinese meeting held in London, the first part is not to hand). There was hardly any limit to the growth of the market for manufactures which China would offer under a better administration and with improved internal communications. The principle of the Open Door, with equal opportunities for all importing nations, must be strictly enforced. Britain and the United States had stood honestly together on behalf of that policy, and with their cordial co- operation, on which, there was every reason to count, it could be made effective. It was, however, through the League of Nations that the whole problem of reconstruction in Chins could best be ap- proached. No kobler work could await.it than in helping to sava a great and ancient nation from its present strife and possible anarchy. London, May 16, In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Sugden, Sir Arthur Let us commend this task to the League as one of the most urgent

awaiting its action. Steel-Maitland said he hoped it would be possible, with the co-

"Mr. Chang Ting-wang said China supported the League because operation of the cotton industry, to arrange for the despatch of a it fully harmonised with their cherished ideals. Despite the adverse Commercial Mission, including representatives of the interests decision regarding Shantung, he still believed the League would concerned, to investigate the Eastern markets for cotton piece-sight the wrongs of Chins. The application of Britain's portion of goods. Any such Mission would take into account all questions the Boxer Indemnity to educational purposes, would be tremendously appertaining to their inquiry, but it would not be practicable to valuable in cementing Anglo-Chinese friendship. China could assist authorise it to negotiate agreements on behalf of the Government in preventing another world war by making herself strong. Moral force, not physical force, would command China's allegiance. China was proud to see young Western nations like Britain and the United States championing her own ancient ideals.

GERMAN BANK IN CHINA.

BRITISH MINISTER TO REPORT OF LIQUIDATION.

London, May 15.

In the House of Commons, replying to Commander Bellairs, Mr. Harmsworth stated that the Government had no recent information as regards the progress made with the liquidation of the Deutsch Asiatische Bank in China. The British Minister has been telegraphically asked to report on the present position.

SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S FUTURE POST.

C.

· COMMANDER-IN-CHTER OF INDIA'S FORCES.·

London, May 15.

The Timer says when General Sir Charles Monro retires, it mey be assured that Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig will have an opport unity of succeeding him.

General Sir Charles Carmichael Monro has been Commander- in-Chief of the forces in India since 1916: He was in command of the Ist Army Corps in 1915-18. He was mentioned in despatches twice.]

THE PRICE OF SILVER,

FORTY YEARS' RECORD BROKEN.

London, May 15.

Sir Charles Addis said China's most urgent security was the national security which the League of Nations offered her in a way that could not be found in any other quarter. The great canker in the life of China was military despotism....

Mr. C. A. McCurdy said China's real contribution to the League would be to help to supply a foundation of pure morality.

SPECIAL TÈLEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent) SHANGHAI PURITY CAMPAIGN.

COMMISSION BEING APPOINTED.

Shanghai, May 22. The Municipal Council is appointing a Vice Commission of six members, three representing the Council and three the ratepayers, to investigate moral conditions in the Settlement.

MALAYAN AIR SQUADRONS FUND.

饔

Singapore, May 21. .... The accounts of the Malayan Air Squadrons Fand show that in ail $800,000 was subscribed.

LENGTHY SERVICE.

Singapore, May 21.

GALLANT CAPTAIN HONOURED.

Messrs. Samuel, Montagu and Company's report on the silver market says the removal of the maximum price and the free grant. Mr. J. C. H. Daily, who for 30 years has been electrican of export licences has had a very great and immediate effect on the at Singapore for the. Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., returns market. Owing to the absence of stock silver, from which instant to-day. Continental demands could be supplied, the price has moved with absolutely unprecedented speed. The quotation of 58d on the 10th inst, was a record since January, 1877. Subsequently, sufficient supplies were forthcoming to meet the demand and this caused wer rates, The China exchanges have not moved in anything like the same, proportion as the value of silver. The quotation today equals 58: 3.5/163 to the tael, excluding expenses of transmission. compared with the cabled rate of 55 21/20

London, May 16, : Bilver is quoted at 544, to 5376 The market is steady.

London, May 19 ver is subted at 557%d to 553%. The market is steady.

Singapore, May 21

Captain Mayger, of Gallipoli, has been presented with a bar to his Military Cross by His Excellency the Governor at a special Military parade.

SINGLE COFT: 10 GA

REAL 35 PER ANNUM.

NG KWAN-CHAK.

ANDERSEN MEYER No. Queen's Ro

A Hongkong "boy" who has knitted 193 pairs of socks-for the troops, and who to-day was presented by the Hongkong Government-with a wristlet watch in appreciation of his dili- gence in this respect.

PRESENTATION TO CHINESE "BOY."

DILIGENCE IN KNITTING SOCKS.

по

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dti demand to-day was

_____The_Weather.

Forecast Fair. Barometer 29.86 Temperature & pam. Humidity & put:

LEST WE FORGET.

On 15th September 12.30 Paisay Ridge (Aiste) we had repulsed an attack of the Germans The Northamptons were on our left. After therepulse we saw a party of Germana come out of wood in our front about 500 yards off with four stretchers and a Red Cross flag waving. Our Colonel ordered the cease-fire and the party advanced some 200 or 300 yards. The next thing we knew was five or 10 minutes after the trenches were swept with maxim fire. Under cover of this a strang body of the enemy formed and advanced to take our trenches. They failed in this and we charged. When amongst their wounded after driving them aff we found the stretchers with machine guns still strapped in them-Oficial deposition British N. CO. before Commitles on German Outrages...

DAY BY DAY

Among the passengers who left by the AH Maru were Mr." EL. P. Winslow and Mr. and Mrs.” S. G. Newa}}.

*_*

time to knitting various articles A meeting of representatives of for His Majes's troops who firms occupying offices in the were engaged in ghting and the Hongkong Hotel Mansions Was appreciation of all of us was so held last evening for the purpose remarkable tint it would be only of appointing a Committee "ta right for the Government of this arrange for the uniform decorat Colony to recognise it in some ion and illumination of the build- way which would always reminding on the occasion of the Peace you of what you have done. Celebrations. The following were A presentation of a wristlet find that you altogether knitted alected Mr. H. R. Beaurepaire, watch was made this morning in 193 pairs of socks and many of (the Hongkong Hotel Co. Lt the Council Chamber by Hinthe garments are not counted. Mr. W. B. Walker (Standard. Dil Excellency the Officer Adminis-and that you prepared hundreds Company) and Mr. Ball tering the Government (the Hon. of small articles for sale Mr. Claud Severn, CM.G) to Heather Day" and St. George's A thief was met by an Indian Ng Kwan-chak, as a mark of Day. Your work appreciation by the Government over for a period of something quantity of stolen coal on the

was spread constable yesterday carrying " of Hongkong for the numerous like four years. The beat reward Praya at Wanchai articles that he has knitted for that you have had for your work struggle which followed, the thief His Majesty's troops. The are the numerous letters of thanks seized the opportunity of catching recipient is engaged as a "boy" by that you received from the troops. the beard of his captor. Having Mrs. A. H. Milroy. Mrs Milroy This small presentation of a wrist once secured a good hold on the with a party of ladies and the watch is a token of appreciation mass of hairy growth, he hung

Mr. A.G.M.

Fletcher from the Goverment of Hong tenaciously, on to it, bringing the (Colonial Secretary) and

the kong. The inscription on the policemen helpless down to the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax were watch-what is written there ground. This struggle took place is Presented to Ng Kwan-chak near the Police Station, and a His Excellency, addressing by the Government of Hongkong. European Sergeant, hearing the Ng Kwan-chak said. I had the in appreciation of his diligence commotion, came out and was here the other day, and pleasure of meeting you for knitting articles for His able to render useful help in speaking to you and finding out

after Majesty's troops."

bringing the unwilling captive what you have done during the the watch and shook hands with

His Excellency then presented into the Station. war, I felt that your selfdenying the recipient, and the proceedings work in giving up your spare terminated.

Hon.

present.

THE ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT.

Shanghai, May 21, Chinese dealers have notified American importers of their fasal hereafter to take delivery of ordered goods if they are brought on Japanese liners. This is a blow to American business men.

ADMIRAL JELLICOE'S TOUR.

In

the

Neglect on the part of a Chinese to provide for his wife, has cost him his job. The woman, -not knowing this, yesterday made her periodical visit to the Astor House Hotel where he was employed, to try by force of words to induce re-informed that her husband had him to give her money. She was been dismissed on account of the continual disturbances raised by her. This occasion a freak flow of violent speech on her part, which only somewhat subrid- ed when she found herself in the hands of a constable. Brought before Mr. R. E. Lindsell today, sbe W&5 cautioned by the Magistrate and released.

Bingapore, May 21. Naval beadquarters have no knowledge of the report in Ceylon papers that Admiral Jellicoe's visit to Hongkong, Singapore and Colambo has been cancelled.

A SINGAPORE BANKRUPTCY,

Singapore, May 20,

At the examination of Harold Latham in bankruptcy, the brokerage but lost $60,000, to varions ses captains on account of debtor stated that in three years he made $315,551 on shipping

shares.

JAPAN'S WAR SPOILS.

Singapore, May 20

The Japanese cruiser Nissin, four destroyers and four éx-German submarines are in port. Four more destroyers, three submarines and one repair ship are expected. The submarines will be opened to the public. The feet sails next week.

AERIAL EXPERTS RETURN.

pre

pore, May 2L arned from Jayakar

General Borton, the

HONOUR FOR A STRAITS CHINESE.

Sing

p

DON'T FORGET

-TO-DAY

Victoria Thestre 915 pay.

Coronet Theatre -2,15 and 935

TO-MORROW,

Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9-15 p.m. MA & Watson & Co. Ltd. Ordinary General Meeting at the Hongkong Hotel-Noon.

SATURDAY, MAY 243 Empire Day.

Polo Club Gymkhana Race Course-é p.m.

Craigengowar

Home

Club's