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(ESTABLISHED 1881).

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1919.

日九十月十

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

GERMANY'S MILITARY STRENGTH.

THE BOYCOTT.

AN ALLIED NOTE AND REPLY.

EXCHANGE.

WHY IT WILL REMAIN

HIGH.

OFFICER'S

United States Tires

SUDDEN

DEATH.

AT KOWLOON THIS MORNING.

Shanghai, December 9. The General Chamber of Commerce in Peking has sent out a Berlin, November 4. number of persons to investigate the quantity of Japanese goods The Allied Note with reference to armaments demands the stocked in various shops, and order them to be stored away within cessation of the formation of bodies outside the actual Army, like three days. They must not be sold by the use of foreiga labels The ing at d. better than yes which took place with painful | the Public Security Police. the Volunteer Guard and the Citizens Japanese notes are now practically no longer currency in Peking

or Shanghai. Guard, as being a violation of the Peace Treaty.

SMUGGLERS SENTENCED.

Shanghai. December 9.

The Note particularly demands that steps be taken to ensure that when the Treaty comes into force the so-called Police Troops be reduced to the strength provided in the Treaty and given the constitu- tion of real local police. A semi-official German statement on the Note

The eight prisoners who were arrested in connection with the asserts that the reduction of the Army to the stipulated 200,000 is in full swing and declares that the Allies were notified months ago of big Italian ammunition smuggling case have been sentenced to the necessity of forming the afore-mentioned Defence Guards death. It is said that this case is connected with a certain army's

order, and

that the

of operations in Kansu. questions to maintain

regrets detail thereanent were not discussed by the Allies as Germany suggested. 1 concludes:-The question of how far they conflic with the Treaty, which the German Government denies, must be cleared up after the Control Commissions, provided for in the Treaty, are established.

SPEECH BY THE PREMIER.

London, December 6.

(First section missingd Mr. Llord George said he had never in his lifetime quarrelled with Mr. Asquith and would never utter a word of unkindness against him. Party strife in America had resulted in jeopardising peace and endangering the League of Nations in a country which took the most prominent part to promote it. He asked was this a warning that we were not through the wood? Germany thought she would able to take advantage of the differences in America.

HOTEL BURNT DOWN.

Shanghai, December 9. The Nanking Hotel in Hsa Kwan has been burnt down. killed and injured number nearly one hundred.

THE FOOCHOW INCIDENT.

The

Peking, December 9. Owing to the Japanese Minister continually refusing to deal with the Foochow question, on the ground that he has not received instructions from Tokyo, the Foreign Minister, Chan Lak, has instructed Chong King-an, the Charge d'Alaires in Tokyo, to demand an early settlement from the Japanese Government.

REPRIMANDING THE PREMIER.

Peking, December 9. The On Fook Club is preparing documents for the impeachment The Premier declared that he was a Free Trader and, proceed- ing, outlined the legislation passed by the Coalition as evidence of of Kan Wan Parg, the Premier, who intends to resign and has not what a so-called reactionary Government had done for progress. been to his office for more than eight days.

He hoped to make a successful contribution to the Irish question.

great

to

He pointed out that the Unionists were prepared to make

order

national unity. sacrifices

preserve in

It

useless to discuss the problems of Irish liberty Was when crime and anarchy were rampant. He denied that

Free Trade was inseparable from dumping, which injured Free Trade. The Government had been asked to divide the nation in face of a vigilant enemy in order to unite the Liberals on German dumping.

BOLSHEVISTS DESIRE PEACE.

AN INTERVIEW WITH M. LITVINOFF.

Copenhagen., December 3.

The conference between Mr. O'Grady and M. Litvinoff resumes on December 4, O'Grady having received the instructions he was awaiting.

reiterating

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondents.) DIPORTANT PASSENGERS AT SINGAPORE.

Singapore, December 9.

Sir John Bucknili, the Chief Justice, has returned on board the Blue Funnel steamer Teírosias. Other passengers on board were the Rajah and Ranee of Sarawak who left for Sarawak :o-dag, and Mr. Richard Holt, managing director of the Blue Funnel Line, with Mrs. Holt, who are making an Eastern Tour.

THE AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT.

Singapore, December 9.

O

US

Are Good Tires

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 55/244d.

THE WEATHER. Forecast Fair. Barometer:- 30.03 Temperature 2 pgn. :—63. Humidity 2p.m. :-50."

SUNDAY'S FETE.

Exchange, as was anticipated yesterday: has registered another advance to-day the market open-

We regret to record the death, The rate

this day's closing rate.

suddenne s

morcing, of:

DONORS THANKED. yesterday afternoon closed very

Waymark, of "the firm, as the Chinese sold to the Captain local Banks a million and four R.A.M.C, who has been in the

The Bazaar. Committee of the lakhs of Straits dollar against Culony some little time awaiting Society of St. Vincent de Paul shipments of gold. Most of these a boat Home.

beg to acknowledge with thanks bills were negotiated yesterday

The deceased officer was one of the following further donations 3led. to 41d. over the

and prizes towards the Bazaarheld six who had recently came out official rate. Consequently, the with Chinese coolies repatriated last Sunday-Mr. H. Tsuda, $20: rate hardenedfurther this morning by ed., notwithstanding the fact from France to the Far East. He Mr. E. Ralphs, $10; Dr. Gomes, acted as Medical Officer and had $100: Mr. Choy Hing, $15; that the silror rate, as it came over the wires to-day, disclosed & back from Shanghai, bis work Mr. Ishmael Chat, gramaphone recently arrived here on his way Pupils of St. Joseph's College, $20; Mr. L. Tobias, $50; drop of a tarthing.

completed. He had been engag-

at

At the opening. business wased on conducting work for the records; Miss Wildin, jardinieres, done 1d. over the rate, but greater part of the war and had etc, Taikoo Sugar Refinery, cube towards noon such advantage accompanied troops to practical-sugar; China Sugar Refinery, were not offered. thely every part of the world. This cube sugar; Hing Wah Paste Co., noodles, macaroni, etc.; Chinese wbo sold yesterday was his last job and he was due Hongkong Cigar Store, cigars displayed a desire to pay back for demobilisation on reaching Misses Osmund, parcel of assorted owing to their supplies not hav- Home.

articles; Hop Cheong, blackwood- ing arrived from America to meet the gold demand locally. It may!

During his stay here, Captainframes, small teakwood bed, puddings; Whiteaway be mentioned, in passing, that Weyman resided with the H.K. chairs, etc.; Mrs. Purves, six these Chinesebullion dealers tried S.B. R.G.A. officers at Gun Club plum to secure supplies from Shanghai Hill, Kowloon, where his death Laidlaw & Co., assortment of He toys, etc: Miss L Remedios, 1 as the tael rate there had stump took place this morning.

1 perambulator, 6 ed. One forsiga bank here today went to bed last night in his cradle, purchased taels : 59, which is usual good health, but on waking dressed dolls; Cheung Hing Store, 3 ornaments: Sun an obvious sign of the tightness this moming be complained of hai. At present, it is stated drink and then almost immediate Gande Price and Co., 1 case. of the moner market in Shang-feeling ill, asked for something to Co. toys: Sincere Co.. toys; that no foreign bank in Shanghai ly expired. He was about fifty whisky; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. is selling taels, while in Hong-years of age. kong there are no more sellers of taels.

The Chinese who have sold gold dollars naturally have

Noronha, Various valuable

articles: Messrs. Wiseman and

The news of his untimely death Co., Victoria Cafe, and Alexandra was received with the deepost of Cafe cakes for tea room; Dairy

who Farm, milk for tea room."

to get cover somebow, regret by many officers and as a result the double eagle had become acquainted with him jumped up today from 21.60 to 29, during his short stay here. which is a very high price.

There is very little chance for Exchange to come down, at least this month. First of all the local moner market is abominably tight; secondly, there

The funeral takes place at Happy Valley at 5 p. to-day.

is a lot of rice bills. Thirdly, a market here had been stagnant

Mrs. Jordan desires to thank M. de Journel, M. Reau, "Mrs. Clarke, Sir. Paul Chater, Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Dr. Koch. Mr. Bird and Mr. Jenkin for kind donations; also Mme. Lily for a bead bag to be rafflad, and Mme. Flint for cakes for the Tea Room.

large number of Chinese have

for several months. During the for over bought sterling

fortüight Yunnan tin has gone December delivery, and they

from up

$60 to $67 per must

the into

Again,

the with market to sail. That alone should pitul.

come

out

Ross Smith, on bis way to Scerabaya, broke down nine miles Litvinoff has made a lengthy statement to Reuter. from that town. The machine sank in a swampy grassfield to above strengthen the rate considerably coming winter sclstice the Chin-

enter into economic relations with Britain and America. He was of opinion that the problem of an exchange of prisoners was insoluble without peace, and said he had circularised the Allied Legations at Stockholm offering peace. He declared that there was no intention of departing from the Soviet system. nor of convoking the National Assembly.

L. S. COAL SHORTAGE.

SERIOUS POSITION AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, December 4. Owing to the coal shortage, the suburban trains have been cut down by half. department stores are closed twice weekly, theatres once, and business generally is limited to four-and-a-half hours daily,

CATHOLIC MISSIONS.

THE POPE'S RECOMMENDATIONS...

Rome. December 4.

The Pope has published as Encyclical, recommending the ordination of native clergy and the creation of native seminaries in Catholic mission centres: also urging missionaries to abstain from racial and national struggles; and further recommending a study of Colonial sciences and native languages, for which special Professors will be appointed in Rome Institutions.

GENERAL VON MACKENSEN.

WELCOMED BACK IN BERLIN.

Berlin, December 4.

General Von Mackensen has arrived. He was popularly ovated and received with military honours by Falkenhayn, Ludendorff and a War Ministry representative at the station.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAM.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CHINESE SHIPPING.

EX-GERMAN STEAMERS TO BE RUŃ.

Shanghai, December 9.

The Chinese Government is making Shanghai the headquartera fa Navigation Company, with the nucleus of twelve sequestrated.

to restart, rose from Soerabaya at 11.55 am. and will try to make Bima at night. From there they will fly straightaway for Australia.

A FEARED LOSS.

Singapore, December 9. The Asiatic Petroleum Company's 1,500 vessel, Castor, which left Singapore on November 16 for Haiphong, is considerably overdue and it is feared she has been lost in a typhoon.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

TRIAL OF THE KAISER.

London, Dec. 4 The Attorney General speaking at Pontypridd declared there were no dissensions hor" was there day wavering as regards the proposed trial of the Kaiser. The law officers were continuing most careful and extensive preparations. Over 50,000 written statements regarding the prosecution of war criminels had been examined.

GERMAN FINANCE.

Berlin. Dec. 4.

In the Assembly Eery Erzberger explained his £pazīzi, programme under which he projected a tevy o income tax on a sliding scale from ten sixty per cent, a tax on capital revenues of ten per cent, and a general levy girlding Afteen milia.de marks.

EXCHANGE IN AMERICA.

New York, Dec. 4 There has been another violent break in the exchang sterling and francs falling to fresh low levels. The lire has also declined. Business in sterling is enormous, there being numerous transactions of hundred thousand pounds.

THE NOTORIOUS VILLA.

New York, Dec. 4

The "Associated Press" correspondent at Juarez reports that Villa has been captured by a force of his own men, who

re holding him for reward."',

THE AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT.

London, Dec. 4

For the Australian flight, a Martinyde machine, pilcteu

by Howel, left Hounslow for Australis at ten o'clock this morning,

ALLIES AND RUMANIA.

*Paria, Dec. 4

The Supreme Council has granted Rumania six days prolongation for the reply to the Allied not

is tight.

Besides, during the few days there has

for a strong enquiry export

of tin. The

LUKELE

abroad

have. to

keresand

send their remittances to the

p.m.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY

Coronet Theatre-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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13. Theatre Royal. Boxing Tournament-9.15 p.m.

exporters to settle accounts which p.m. last mean that the Banks here, will been have to sell for cash-in order to the get the money to pay either the tinbills payable or the inward ones.

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