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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

[69005 # KATASTEM SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 29. 1919.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.)

THE FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA.

Singapore, November 28.

Capt. Ross Smith, the aeronaut."is expected to reach Bangkok on Sunday, via Moulmein. He will follow the railway down the Peninsula.

UNLAWFUL RENT INCREASE.

Singapore, November 28.

A Chinese has been fined $660 for unlawfully increasing rent.

INCREASED VALUE OF THE TICAL

Singapore, November 28.

The sterling value of the Tical has again been raised two

pence.

THE PRICE OF STRAITS TIN.

Tin is quoted at 141.

Singapore, November 28.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

PRINCE'S FAREWELL TO U. s.

Washington, Nov. 25.

The Prince of Wales replying to Mr. Lansing's farewell message wirelessed from the Renown "I am greatly touched by the kindness of your farewell telegram on behalf of the United States Goremmeal. This visit has been for me a delight! experience which I shall never forget I cannot" thank the American nation and the American Government enough for the kindness and hospitality showa to me in such I shall always think of the people of a generous measure. this country as friends and shall look forward keely to an opportunity of repeating my visit.

Mr. Lansing's reply expressed hope that the Prince would carry away with him.memories as agreeable as those he left behind continged "Pennit me to express on behalf of the Government the satisfaction and pleasure which it has been to entertain as a guest so distinguished a representative of the British Empire, whose brief sojourn in this country has done so much, to strengthen the friendship and goodwill of the we great English-speaking nations.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE.

Washington, Now, 95/

Te International Labour Conference Special Commission which dealt with the limitation of hours of work in eastern countries recommends considerable reductions in the present hours of employment with a detaite maximum in each case.

Paris, Nov. 95.

An ein! communique of the work of the Washington Labour Conference says the most important out growth will be the constitution of an International Labour Commission to act as a clearinghouse and to arrange the annual conference I is expected the conferer ce will adjourn on Nov. 29.

SERIOUS GREEK PLOT DISCOVERED,

Athens, Nov. 25.

A plot engineered by retired Constantinian ficers murder M. Venizelos and overthrow the regime has been dis- covered and a number of arrests made. A hinute enquiry is proceeding and full avowals will be obtained. The culprits will be courtuartined immediately.

TRIAL OF THE EX-KAISER.

London, Nov. 25.

The "Daily Mail" says it is expected that Holland will grant the application for the extradition of the ex-Kaiser immediately the Peace Treaty is ratified. The trial begins in London on the New Year.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE EGYPTIAN SITUATION.

London, Nov. 95.

In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon in the course of a comprehensive statement on the situation in Egypt, said the unrest was fundamentally due to economic causes, especially the high cost of living, but this marest had been exploited politically. Foreign Socialists were taking no small part in fomenting the existing discontent The Government did its utmost to remove legitimate grievances by securing substantia!" ameliorations in labour conditions. Referring to the Na tionalist agitation he pointed out that recognition of the British, Protectorate was contained in, the Peace Treaty with Germany and accordingly was confirmed by all the signatories thereto. Any Nationalist expectations therefore were doomed to complete disappointment Referring to the Milner Mission Lord Curzon emphasised that one of its objects was related to the progressive development of self-governing institutions The agitators had deliberately ignored this, although it was the keynote of the policy which the Mission was to hold in. view. Lord Curzon pointed out that annexatica was strongly advocated when the Protectorate was declared but was wisely rejected because of the aspirations and self governingcapacities of the Egyptians. Whatever the form peace with Turkey might take it would not alter the solution of the Egyptian problem. The Turco-Egyptian political connection was terminated and the recognition of the British Protectorate of Egypt would be an inseparable feature of the Turkish Treaty.

PEACE TREATY DELAYS.

London, Nov. 23.0 Correspondence with the German delegation, cabled carlier, shew that the Supreme Council regards the depar ture of the experts who accompanied General Simon on Nov. for the purpose of discussing the execution of the treaty ai casting grievous doubt on Germany's intentions and lease Germany with whole of the responsibility for the delay caused by ler in the restoration of peace.

Paris, Nov. 25.

At the meeting of the Supreme Council a note was read.. from the acting head of the Genaan delegation requesting adjournment of the negotiations pending instructions from the German Government regarding the Allie, proposal fo the administration of the areas under occupation. It is Bug gested in French circles that illa move is due to events it the United States. The German's are reckoning on Inte Allied dissensions. The Council's reply demands a cer statement of Germany's intentions regarding the ratificati

the Treaty,

CIVIL SERVANTS' PENSIONS.

London, Nov. 94. In the Hass of Commons Sir Beritam Falle asked 307 action had been taken or would be taken to increase the pre- war pensions of pensioned oficers in the Malay States Govern. ment service. He painted out that the Celou Government had recently granted their pensioned cacers a bonus and made it retrospective. Col. Amery replied that Lord Miner was at present considering propovals from the High Commis- aloner of the Malay Stares. In the case of Ceylon the beses was granted as from January 1 in the shape of a per centage on pensions ranging from 33 per cent. on very small pensions This bonus to 5 per cent, on pensions not exceeding £500. was approved only as a temporary measure, pending the report. of a Commission which the Governor proposed to appoint when conditions" become more stable.

INGENIOUS GOLD SMUGGLERS.

London, No. 24.

The Times" Sydney correspondent says that while the Chinese Customs have prevented the importation opinm smugglers are now attempting to smuggle sovereigns from Australia. Organised bands are at work in the large citics giving 225. even 21s. for a sovereign. The gold is then secreted on ships in cunning hiding-places. The officials who overhaul the ships are, however, learning the smugglers' tricks. For example some weary Chinese walked aboard a steamer looking innocence itself but it was noticed that their feet hit the deck heavily and examination revealed that their rubber bels were stuffed with gold.

PEACE OR EXHAUSTION ?

London, Nov. 23.

Mr. Winston Churchill speaking at Loaden said the state of the world at present in no way betokened the endurante of peace except that the fighters were exhausted. People talked about the world on the morrow of war as if it had been trans- ported into a higher form. Actually we had been transformed into a sphere lower than before the war. Never before was there more complete callousess and indifference for human life and suffering manifested throughout the world. Europe was a seething scene of misery and malevolence. This at the moment was not dangerous, merely owing to exhaustion,

RUMANIA AND THE TREATY.

THE IRON FOUNDER'S STRIKE.

London, Nov. 25.

The Employers' Federation has informed the Ironfounder' Unions of its unwillingness to discuss wages and working conditions until the atrikers résume on pre-striks terms.

Paris, Nov. 9,

The Supreme Council is drawing up a protocol giving Rumania until Dec. 5 to sign the St. Germain and the Bulgarian Treaties

日八月十

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FOR THE POOR.

BATHING IN

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE

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HONGKONG.

HOW THE BEACHES WERE PATRONISED.

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TODAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, oa demand, to-day was 48/11E

SIR HENRY MAY'S

STATUE.

TO BE PLACED IN PUBLIC GARDENS.

The Bazaar Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The following information re- begs to acknowledge with thanks garding the use of the bathing the receipt of the following dona-beaches during the recent bathing For some months past there has tions for the Bazaar which is to be season may be of interest. The been a silence on the question held on the 7th December:--

beaches were open from 1st. Way of the statue which it is pro Mrs. Harriett Taylour.. 1000 to the 31st October, The North posed to erect to the memory Hon. Mr. N. J. Stabb, " Point beach was used. by 26.871 of Sir Henry May, K.C.M.G. LL.D.. but on interviewing Mr. 25.00 bathers, of the following:-

H. J. Gedge, the Hon. Secretary 25.00

Europeans Civilians, Male of the Fund, & representative of 100.00 2,581, Femsle 839, Total $720: the Hongkong Telegraph was Soldiers, 6253, given same interesting facts this 5,253; Chinese, Male morning.

O.RE.

Hon. Mr. Ho "Fook

Mr. Cheo Po Sien

The Committee is grateful for Europeans the valuable gifts

(silver Total

Mr. Gedge informed us that the boxes, silver photo frames, 7.563, Female 261. Total 7,924; etc.) and parcels of fancy Portuguese, Male 3,072, Female total public subscription amount- needle-work, knitted woollen 438, Total 3,510; Japanese, 1,031,led to $17,877.55, and that this garments, etc. received from the Female 164, Tota! 1,195; Parsees, sum bas been handed over to Mr. following:-Mrs. E. M. Stabb, Male 1,223, Female 189, Total H. C. Sandford, the Hon. Treasur Mrs. W. J. Carroll, Mrs. Brazil, 1,412; Indians, Male 3,857, Female er,

The execution of the statue has Miss A. M. Basto, Mra. L A. Bar-Total 3,357.

been entrusted to Mr. Bertam ton, Mrs. C. A. P. Xavier, Mr. LÀ.

The above, figures do not include McKennal, a sculptor chosen Barton, Mr. T. G. Fitz-Gibbon, and children. $96450 was collected by Mr. David Landale, who in 10 cent fees, Sailors and sol-reports that Mr. McKennsl is one of the best British sculptors

Mr. R. A. Remedios.

The Committee would be grate-diers were admitted free. ful if ladies who intend to provide At Kennedy Town the record of of the present day, and who late- ly executed a statue of HM. the prizes or souvenirs would kindly bathers was as follows:- send them in as early as possible. Chinese, Male 11,214; Female King for Delhi. The statue, as the prizes are now being al-414, Total 11,622; Europeans Civi-which will be in bronze, will take located to the various stalls, lians, Male 223, Female 127, about twenty months to execute. A site has already been selected Prizes should be addressed to Mr.Total 355; Europeans Sol-

with the approval of all con- LA Barton, Messrs. J. M. Alves diers, 722. Total 722; Portuguese, cerged. It will be place on the & Co. 14 Chater Road, Donations Male 1,326, Female 357, Total lowest terrace of the Public Gar- may be sent to either the Treasur-1,663; Japanese, Male 27, Female dens on

the spot where the er, Major F. J. Bowen, Peak Hotel, 12, Total 74; Indians, Male 294, res stall generally stands at

Female 4, Total 293.

the annual flower show. The

of the Total: Male, Female, 14,760.back

statue will The monthly expenditure on relief to the poor, clothing and Thirteen accidents occurred at be towards the Peak Rosi (or education of poor chidren, etc., North Point, and eight at Kennedy west) sad will face east, with Dow amounts to about $1,000, to Town, rescues being effected in Government House on the laft meet which large sum the Society every instance by the Beach Staff. Official permission has been ob- depends entirely on the generosity there were no fatalities.

or to Mr. Barton.

of subscribers and the proceeds of the annual Bazaar. The poor under the Society's care have, al- most without exception, lived their whole lives in the Colony and have

tained to place the statue here.

It is not yet knowa locally in what uniform the late Govəradz will be represented. .

DON'T FORGET:

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TO-DAY.

Happy Valley3pecial Gym-

for this reason a special claim on and with the approach of the cold our sympathy. Each case is care-season, which, with its round of fully investigated before assist-Christmas and New Year festivi- ance is given. Those receiving ities, is for those more fortunate-khana Meeting-2.3) p.m.

Theatre Royal-Frawley Com- support are the aged poor and in-ly circumstanced one of pleasure firm who have none to whom they and rejoicing, it is hoped that the pany presents" Bedroom Parlor ean look for assistance in their miseries and hardships of these and Bath."--9.15 p.m. declining years, widows and their poor families will not be forgot- children, and families whose ten. The Committee feels confid-p.a. tread-winners are temporarily dut ent that among the many worthy of employment. The general in-appeals to the "generosity of this. crease in the cost of all neces- [Colony, the distressing needs of saries' has considerably added to our own deserving poor will not p.m. the burden of these poor people, be overlooked.

GERMAN MILITARISM

Coronet Taestre 5.15 and 9.15

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW,

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

EXPECTED ITALIAN CRISIS-

Rome, Nov. 25.

· REPATRIATION OF CHINESE.

HATTO NOT,

As a result of the Socialist victory at the elections agrare crisis is feared, involving not only the Cabinet but the ruling house.

The British steamer Hug Chow has kep aboard 1,800 Chinoso, who are being repatriated to Hongjo

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