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GLASS WARE

The

Hongkong Telegraph

(ESTABLISHED | 1881)

68921 五拜遭號式廿月八英港香 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22. 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

A. UNIQUE EVENT.

WOMEN WORKERS OF RHIKE ARMY PARADE.

Cologne, August 20.

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TO-DAYS CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

THE AUSTRIAN TREATY AND CHINA.

Shanghai, Angust 200 The Chinese delegates in Paris have wired that it în foaradi fire conditions concerning China in the Austrian Traaty would altered. For instance, (L)The clause of returning the Boxer indemnati would be altered to read that a certain part of it shown by to the new Austrian Republic.

A memorable inspection by the Army Council commenced with visit to the general and commercial college where Mr. Churchill and Field Marshal Wilson ex smined the work of soldier students of the crafts section. Mr. Churchill, addressing them, paid a tribute to the admirable organisation, administration and useful work cassions in Tientsin to China and converting same into an fatama-

the college. Subsequently the Army nessed

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(2). Regarding the clause on the returning of Austrian dola

-“Tafa price Witional concession, the following words will be added : cor will be paid for them, while the private properties should be given

back to the Austrian ownersTM

nder Lieutenant-General Sir J. Haldane, with massed bande Then there was a parade by all sections of women workers of the Rhine Army, which Mr. Churchill characterised se a unique event in the annals of the British Army. If, he said, the war had continued longer it was certain that women would have been employed in the front line as signallers, telegraphista and clerks.

NEW STEEL ORGANISATION.

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ACTION IN FRANCE.

Paris, August 20.

An important French steel group has been organised with national object. The name the associated firms have adopted is the Groupement Sinistres Nord and East, the nominal capital being

million. The French

will group deal in commercial, industrial and financial transactions for the purchase and sale of steel produced in German works in Alsace-Lorraine and the occupied German territories under a central society. It is purely national, with Government approval. -Havas

A BULGARIAN COMPLAINT.

WILL BE OBLIGED TO ARM.

Paris. August 20. The Bulgarian delegates have banded to the Peace Conference a Note which complains of the steps taken to disarm Bulgaria, and asking to be treated on the same footing as their neighbours, against whom they say they will be obliged to arm.

The French press states that it is hardly likely that the Conference will take the claim into consideration, but all steps will be taken quickly in order that Greece, Rumania and Serbia may no longer fear attack by Bul garia Havas

FRENCH STRIKES. ·

Paris, August 20.

An agreement has been concluded by the textile manufactureers in Upper Alsace and also an understanding in the strike at Toulouse between the Municipal authorities and the street car employes.--- Havas.

PRESIDENT POINCARE'S TOUR.

Paris, August 20. President Poincare was enthusiastically received at Thann, which was presented with the Croix de Guerre, also at Cernay Wattwiller, and Hartmannswillerkopf.-Havas.

THE RAILWAY TROUBLE.

NEW GOVERNMENT OFFER.

London, August 20.

A settlement has been reached in the railwaymens' demands. The Government has made an amended offer giving a maximum wage | of 158. daily to drivers and 11s, to Bremen, including war bonuses. The Railwaymens' Executive will recommend acceptance.

ANOTHER DENIKIN SUCCESS.

London, August 20.

An official message says that General Denikin by occupying the railway junction at Cherkasi on the Dnieper has cut off the "last remaining Bolshevik line of communication with Odessa which

General Denikin is expected to occupy soon.

FAMOUS CRICKETER DIES.

London, August 20." The death is announced of the famous wicket-keeper Gregor. MacGregor, who played for England against Australia in all the watches in 1890 and 1893.

THE SILVER MARKET.

(3.) The clause with regard to the repatriation of Austrians, the taking over of their properties and compensations will be affered to read that repatriations concerning these should be carried out between Austria and China alone,

(4..) The treatment of Austrians in China should be the same as that of other countries.

(5.) The China-Austrian Treaty made in 1902 will eottinne in force.

ANOTHER PEACE CONFERENCE AT SHANGHAI,

Shanghai, August, 22.

The State Department has issued a circular telegram to the efect that Shanghai will again be the venue for the peace conferance. All the delegates are the same as before, except the Chief This post has been given to Wong Yat-tong, whose appointment rests on his qualification, and has nothing to do with the On Fook Clu

NEW AND OLD PARLIAMENTS TO BE DISSOLVED.

Shanghai, August 19.

It has been decided that the new and old Parliamerits will be dissolved simultaneously.

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USA. RELATIONS WITH CHINA

Shanghai, Angis 22. The US Minister called on the Foreign Departme). After dealing with the question of the League of Nations be said that his successor will not change the policy between U.S. and China.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

HAVAS NEWS.

Paria, August 19

The annual meetings of the general: vouncils of the French Departments began yesterday. In nearly all speeches reference was made to the wonderful victory won since the meetings last year. M. Barthos declared that it the strike is to become an instrument of oppression of the majority by the minority it must be done away with. Other speakers pointed to the guarantee which the English and American alliance gives to France.

The Persian Mission in Paris regards the agreement as having dealt a blow to all hopes of freedom and indepen- dent Deep surprise is felt that President Wilson, the father" of the League of Nations has not sent a strong protest against what they regard as a fundamental violation of the principles of the League of Nations.

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M. Tardieu has delivered a great speecir stating that the outlook of the future of France is most reassuring Already signs of rebirth are visible. Alsace and Lorraine are bringing past resources of mineral wealth and fertile Bo, the Cameroons and Togoland belong to France and Morocco is liberated from the political and diplomatic hind- rances devised by Germany. French exports in first six montbe of the present year show an increase of 114,604 mill- lion franes compared with last year. In short the present situation warrants optimism.

TRIBUTE TO GENERAL SMUTS.

Washington, August 18, President Wilson, in opening a Conference of the Benste Foreign Relations Committee at White House, asid he did not object to interpretations of how the United States accepts the League of Nations provided these interpre- tations did not constitute part of the formal reti- Scation. If the interpretation: were 'part of the formal rati. Acation it would mésa slong delay

other Governments would have to accept the language of the Senate as the language of the Treaty. Most of the inter pretations seemed to him to suggest the plain meaning of the instrument itself

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"The President declared that he rewrote his draft of the League of Nations in the light of a paper by General Smiris, - ***who seemed to have done some very clear thinking perti- enlarly as regards what was to be done to pieces of the dis- membered Empire. Replying to a number of questions he said that in the event of the League considering the application of force against some power was necesszwy the United States was not under legal obligatim to participate bat, under a compelling moral obligation. The League would prevent Japan assuming any complete sovereignty over Shantung Asked whether he thought Japan could be de pended upon to carry up her promise in good faith the Fro- andent replied that he had every confidence she wouki,

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

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HONGKONG

THE EXPORT OF CAPITAL

London, August 18. The Treasury announces the removal of certain war restacions on the export of capital. Remittances can wade shroad for the purchase of any form of property. Hitherto money could only be remitted for the purpose af buying merchandise. Securities held abroad can now be sold on the Stock Exchange provided they have been of enany ownership sines the outbreak of war. •

WEST HUNGARY AND GERMAN AUSTRIA.

Vienna, August 90.- Meetings of I communes is West Hungary resolved to favour union with German Austria. Magyar authorities Endeavoured to suppress the meetings, resulting in sangun. ary collisions between gendarmes and the German popula- tion.

GREEKS WANT PROTECTION.

Baloniks, Angust 19.

Representatives of thirty-five thousand Greeks in the Ardantshad district of the Caucams have telegraphed to the Peace Conference requesting protection against Turkish soldiers and brigaads who with Brzeram as a bane, aro „mageracring and pillaging Greeks there.

THE RUSSIAN FIGHTING.

London, August 19. Beater learns that Admiral Koltchak's troops are still retreating but are putting up well organised rearguard actions. On the Zomen front troeps are withdrawing to a new position exist of the town of Yalotourovsk. Round Chel- sabinsk an orderly retirement continues, towards Tobal river.

GERMANY'S NAVAL LOSSES,

Berlin, August 19,

The organ of the German Navy League says Germany's naval war losses amounted to 506 vessels, including 199 submarines, whereof 178 were lost in open fight, while 18,834 of the personnel perished with these vessels.

HONGKONG DEFENCE

CORPS.

Administrative Ordersby Major G. HL Wakeman, V.D.. Acting] Administrative Commandant

STRENGTH,

No: 388 Pte. G. E. Rowan, "A". Company, is permitted to résiga, | on leaving the Colony, from 1.9.19.

No. 794 Pte. J. Martin, "B" Company, is permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, from 26.8.19. No. 763 Pte. J. Gibb, Mounted Section, la permitted, to resign, on leaving the Colony, dated 20.8.19...

LEAVE

Number exercised Markamen..

2-2

1st Class Shots 2nd

6

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The averages obtained were Practice No. 13 14.6 14 21.9 15 115 16 22.0

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12.0 11.7

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Company average 99.2

Orders for Engineer Company by Captain R. H.D.

heavy blow, by typhoon warnings Wednesday located crossingek iTWEEN 3d ractio

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mora than 100 miles west

| still moving W.NAWATH- Hong

kong Observatory reports issued yesterday stated that it moving rapidly on "& W.NA track." In view of the distance' from the Colony it was- nôt: generally expected that its affects would be felt so soon. Yesterday. afternoon the glass was falling rapidly acd -last-engisia the red cone was boiste indicating that a gala m be expected within 24 hơties. This signal WES reposte after dark by mesas of three wiriki hights which were soon: changed |to White, Green, Green, denoting that a gale might be looked for {from the East. At about 8.30 Last

night. some violent gusts a experienced and almost simul?

into darkness, the electric current being cut of. The Star Ferries were not running this morning.

The typhoon signal was altered and the black cross' wis boisted and the customary three bombs were fired...

A number of launches were towing junks in the harbour this morning It, is estimated that over fifty jucks on the Praya werS destroyed, while in Yaumati the figure is a handred.

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Wreckage was in evidence everywhere. especially in the vicini y of the Year On, Leung Wing and Han Tak Wharfs which were frequented by junks and sampans loading and unload- ing cargo and receiving – pas, sengers. The junks affected were chiefly those which arrived late. Many of them, returning from various places with cargo, were overtaken by the heavy squalls on the way and sunk in- volving loss of life. The Water Police havepicked upseveral dead bodies. Others were cut to pieces by striking the Prays wall Over twenty craft capsized in Wanchai and Causeway Bay, some close by the Praya wall, the maste of which are still visible. Several abandoned junks were fastened to the Pinya wall by cables. The o cupants had removed all portable effects and had

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to look for sccommodation. jetty opposite the Naval Canteen D.EL. Ins'racional Classes suffered some damage, some. Recrute will parade for D. E. L. the rails being washed Sergt. S. E. Green, "B" Coy.. is.granted 18 months leave from instruction under R. E. In Pieces of wreckage,

structors at Belchers at 9 p.m. on ashore, ware -speedily 20.3.19 Sp. W. B. Muskett, Wednesday, August 27th. These away by eager hands. Eng. Coy, is granted 3 months classes are oblig. tory for all who small boats, washed ashore leave from 19.8.19. Pte. Dave not psd for the McMurray, "B" Coy, is granted

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the Wa Yes, lying on the tramway nex C. A. B. Brooke, "D" Coy, is duty; 2nd Lieut. Blackburn.

and interrupted. traffic Orders for Infantry Battalion verandahs in Connaught granted 9 months leave from 20.3.19. Pte. M. A. Murray, "A" by Major G. H. Wakeman, V. D. West and Central were pas Coy, is granted 12 months leave Officer Commanding. from 29.8.19.Pte. M. T. Johnson, "B" Coy,, is granted 2 months'

9 months leave from 1.9.19. Pte. ficient" (1) rating. Officer on Western market this

leave from 20.8.19. 8pr. M. M. Murray, Eng. Coy, is granted leave from 26.8.19 to 309:19.

"A" Company:

with boat people, man, and children. They well and crew of junks

Tuesday, 26th August 5.15 foundered and orga pm. No. 1 Platoon at Kennedy temporary quarters! Baad Range, T.ET. (Grouping verandah with Miniature Ammunition). We learn Staff Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt.which was Meade will attend.

day eve

Mounted Section.

MEDICAL OFFICERS. Reference Administrative Or der No. 3 dated 8.8.19, members. of the Corps wishing to consult Captain Harston or Lient. Friday, 20th August 5.00 Balean should a tend at their p.m. At Kennedy Road Ranga. consulting rooms between 2.p.m TELT. (Gropping with Miniature and 4 p.m. on weekdays." Kow- smmunition). Staff Bergt. Ed- Joon residents wishing to consult monds and Sergt. Ménde Lieut. Smalley, should ättend at attend:

the Government Dispensary be.

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