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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS & VARNISHES

THE EARTH

ANDERSEN MEYER 3 COLLTO

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

SINGLE COPY: 3. CTS

68902 三拜號十三月七英港香 WEDNESDAY, JULY

1919.

BOAT PER ANNUIL

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BULGARIA AND A SEA OUTLET:“

ALLIES DIFFER OF THE POINT.

Paris, July 25. The question has again been raised whether or not Bulgaria is to have an outlet on the Aegean Sea, Greece claiming Western Thrace totally, which would bar Bulgaria from a direct outlet to the

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France and England are inclined to favour the Greek claims, but the United States seems to favour the Bulgarian claims.

CLEMENCEAU GETS ANOTHER VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.

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Paris. July 25.

M. Clemencean has won another vote of confidence in the French Chamber of Deputies, following a debate on financial policy. the figures being 304 votes against 134. The Minister of Finance said the Government's taxation budget amounts to one milliard 862,000 francs.- Haras.

FRENCH EVOLUTION - NOT REVOLUTION,

Paris, July 25.*

The General Secretary of the French General. Confederation of Labour has defined the pending changes necessary to benefit labour as evolution rather than revolution, calling for an evolutionary -revolution, not in the interests of one class but an equalising of social rights, making an end of exploitation by social parasites. Havas.

Photo: Tientsin Press.

FRENCH PRESIDENT'S TOUR ENDED.

Paris. July 25.

President Poincare's Belgian tour ended with remarkable scenes of enthusiasm at Liege, the President recalling the tragic days of 1914. He presented the city with the Cross of the Legion of Honour. President Poincare was presented with a gold com- niemoration medal and Marshal Foch with a sword of honour..-- Haris.

FRENCH COLOURED SOLDIERS.

ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT BY US, MILITARY POLICE.

'Paris, July 26. After a debate in the French Chamber of Deputies on an inter- pellation relating to cares of ill-treatment of French coloured soldiers by the United States Military Police, a resolution was" passed affirming the equality of all coloured citizens, declaring them to be entitled to protection of the law, and calling upon the Govern ment to inflict appropriate punishment and prosecute in any breach of law, by whomsoever committed. The resolution was passed unanimously.---Haras.........

ALLIED ECONOMIC COUNCIL.

Paris, July 26, Great importance is attached in Paris to the meeting of the Inter-Allied Economic Council which is taking place in London on July 28, at which the Ministers of Reconstitution and Supplies will represent France, the whole question of dear living in France being dependent on the fallen value of the franc and the lack of French freightage. Arrangements are being made for an extra number of ships to be placed at France's disposal.-Harus.

MODIFIED FRENCH PASSPORT REGULATIONS.

Paris, July 26.

After August 1, passports available for a year will be issued to. French citizens desirous of travelling abroad. They will not have to be presented on each journey for French risa. - Havas,

NOT KOWLOON, RUT--

the aviation camp and bay at Trepassey, Newfoundland, as seen from an aeroplane, from which the American naval seaplane No. 4 started on its flight across the Atlantic.

TO-DAY'S "CHINESE TELEGRAMS,

THE KIRIN TROUBLE.

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To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar. on demand today was 39.6'15-16d

The Weather.

"Forecast-Fair. Bart

29.49. Temperature Humidity 2pm-

THE NEW TERRITORIES.

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THE CRY FOR BETTER TRAVEL FACILITIES.

We are informed that a number « of property and land-owners in the New Territories served by the railway have sent B joint petition to Mr. Baker, Man- ager of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, asking for a late train on Sunday bid public holidays.

It is to be hoped that Mr. Baker will see bis way to accede to this request, as in these, hotsommer days one can harty do any useful out-door work in the country until the bat has somewhat subsided, and without a late train this is impossible, as, according to present arrange- ments, the last train to leave Sheung Shui and Fanling is at. 6.26 pm which is exactly the time' one most enjoys being out in the country. There is stready a late train running on Wednesdays, but although avail- ed of to a great extent by golf enthusiasts, it is of but little use. to land-owners, most of whom of whom are busy men and cannot manage to get away on Wednes days.

We certainly think they should receive every consideration and

two thousand tons of rice to the aging them to permit Wuhu rice United States this week had their to come to Hongkong, so as to permits withdrawn,and, naturally, relieve the situation. No reply this has created a mild sensation. has yet been received. The firms that were refused per- mits to export their rice, are DEPUTATION TO THE GOVERNOR.

Rocha and Co., and The two Chinese members of assistance from the Government Messrs. Bothelo and Co.

The bead of one of our large with the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, help to develop and

the Legislative Council, together in their landable endeavours to rice exporting firms, interviewed waited yesterday upon His popular the New Territories. this morning, on the subject, Excellency the Officer Adminis said: It is silly on the part of tering the Government, and re- the Government to make scape-presented to him that the price goats of a couple of firms, who fixed for

Messrs. Shanghai, July 30.. The State Department has wired to Kiria Province stating that Commanders Ko. Shi-pun and San Lit-sun have disobeyed orders and have violated the military regulations. If they persist in their behaviour, Government troops will be ordered to attack them.

COST OF FUTILE CONFERENCE.

Shanghai, July 30.

It has been declared that the sum spent by the Peaca Con- ference in Shanghai amounts to $119,000.

THE VICE-PRESIDENCY.

A rumour now prevails in Peking to the effect that a body of important persons are planning to elect Tuan Ki-sui as Vice President, and that Ng Kong-sun has been appointed to obtain concurrence from the Tuchums of the Yangtze Valley.

GOVERNMENT NOT TO

NO INTERFERENCE WITH TRANSHIPMENT TRADE.

the third grade have to make shipments quality were too high and suggest mediately by offering to take their stocks at cost price and $12.50 to $10.

ed that it should be reduced from withdrawing their export për- mits. The Government could

His Excellency was very

easily come to an arrangement pathetically inclined towards the recommendation. but with the rice exporters in general, unfortunately .it could not including the holders, to give be

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TO-MORROW. " Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

P.TIL

A MAGIC RAT-CATCHER.

clearance of a rat plague by one, An interesting story of the treatment was told at Uxbridge County Court. Last June the Uxbridge Council came to an arrangement with a man, who said he was a professional exter- minator of rata, mice, and beetles, farro free from rats for two years.. for him to keep the sewerage For this he was paid £12, he agreeing to make eight visits. As

ouit - at present away a part of their holdings in owing to the impossiblity of Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 the proportion of, say, a third of their holding and this will to make up the third quality. obtaining suficient broken rice Shanghai, July 30. certainly Bave the present Broken rice could not be obtained

situation. For example, if there is 100,000 tons of rice in the $15 or $16 a pical, owing to the Colony in the hands of exporters For the third quality

supply being very limited. or merchants and only 5,000 tons Government was using a high are required immediately these 5,000 tons could be arranged from grade of rice for mixing. As it the exporters.

is, the Government by selling Each exporter rice

at the prices fixed, THE RICE" SITUATION. realy in the year, it has been would be ready to give up'a small

Was likely to lose over reiterated on several occasions, percentage of his stock to make: and there is no intention of up the local requirements. The $200,000 a month. departing from it.

Japanese are holding tremendous Mr. Lau Chu-pak said there The prices fixed for the three stocks. They have been corner-prices at these Egures the Govern was a rumour that by fixing the grades of rice are undoubtedly ing. They are sending only! CONTROL FOOD SUPPLIES. high, but those prices are not part of it to Japan and the ment was making something out. sufficient to cover the cost of the rest they expect to dump on the of the scheme. Such a runour

·a matter of fact he only made rice which is now on sale. It is residents at enhanced prices. was not only ridiculous but mis-

one visit, and the Council claim- hoped that in the near future it During the last two months the

ed the return of £10," The will be possible to complete | Japanese have been buying very

surveyor said that the man came arrangements for purchase which heavily and it is they who are at

to him with a portfolio six feet will enable the Government to the bottom of this scarcity. If Yesterday evening a meeting high containing testimonials. He reduce the prices.

Mr. Hutchison were to suggest was convened by the Tung Wah only paid one visit to the farm. We have received the following The raids that took place on to the local merchants that they Hospital of members of its Com- His Honour-How about the statement from the Colonial Sunday and Monday on certain should give up a small portion of mittes, both past and present, rats? Witness His treatment Secretary :-

rice shops in Victoria, Shaukiwan, their cargoes they would not kick. members of the Advisory Board, seemed to be quite satisfactory. As there appears to be some Yaumati, and Hunghom were the and this would Dave served and also of the Chinese Justices His Honour-Do you mean he misapprehension regarding the result of the lack of employment to ease matters immediately of the Peace to consider the exterminated the rats? Witness rice situation, the following ex-among cargo and coal coolies The percentage could vary question of distributing free Yes, sir, We were practically planation of the Government's during the stormy weather which between three to five per cent. Of congee among the poor in free from rats for six months. action may be of public interest. unfortunately occurred at a time course, when the Government the Colony. Among those pre- Honour-Then I'don't think

Mr. Hutchison has been de-when the locar dealers were takes this step the buyers in sent were

Robert Squadron in Far Easter waters during the Russo-Japanese War.puted to examine and report upon increasing their selling prices to the purchasing countries could Tang and Messrs. Chow Shou. You had bad value for your

be apprised the question of the supply of rice) a very high figure, and

money. His Honour gave judge and, son, Chau Siu-ki, Li Yau-chuen, ment for £9. för local consumption, but he has The Government is grateful morever, all contracts are Ho Wing, Fung Ping-san, Tong not been appointed Food Con-for the action taken by large subject to force majeure. The Yat-chnen, To Sze-tuen, Simon troller. Such an appointment employers of labour in the withdrawal or refusal of permits Tse-yan and others. Mr. Ho would mean that the Govern- Colony in making a monthly will no doubt, serve to bring the Kwong, the Chairma of the have found it still ment had taken over the control allowance to their employees to prices down considerably. If Committee for the current year, to obtain food. In view of this” of the food supplies in the meet in some measure the extra you cannot export, prices must was in the chair. He said condition of affairs, I again Colony, a step which it has no cost incurred in buying rice. It decline."

Gentleman, owing to the on the the Secretary, for Chiness intention of taking.

is hoped that all qurployers will At the time of going to press enormous increase in the price Affairs yesterday to díaca The Government's only action take similar action.

we learn that a shipment of the of rice which is operating him the question of making has been to secure that there DISTRIBUTION OF CONFISCATED Hongkong Mercantile Company very hardly on the - poor, free distribution shall be an adequate supply of

to South America,hich was to have, during the last two have rice for the Colony's needs during A very good age was put to Marz, has been command have been shipped by the and that it shall be available for lating No. 7 Police Station that the shippers are the remaining mouths of the year, the rice which had been accum- the Government. Wa purchase by the public at a com from confiscations from prisoners, with the Government paratively moderate price. In About 10 sacks were yesterday ment of "obtaining this supply the greatest disposed so by libpector Mac Care has been taken not donald by distribution to a Targe to interfere with the kran“ shipment trade of the port, which number of the poor

FRENCH ADMIRAL'S DEATH.

Paris, July 26. “ Vice Admiral de Jonquières, who commanded the French

has died in Paris at the age of 69 years.-- Hats.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

CHINA AND LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Shanghai, July 30. The Peking Government has wired to Luk Ching-cheong advising him to take every opportunity in the League of Nations and to appoint Wong Ching-ting as representative for China in the League.

THE RICE SITUATION.

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