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FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS

The

Hongkong Telegraph

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

69030 &+ZA+AT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

ANOTHER DUBLIN OUTRAGE.

SINN FEINERS ATTACK VICEREGAL LODGE.

AN OFFICER AND ATTACKER KILLED.

London, December 28.

A dözen Sinn Feiners attacked the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin, this morning. A Guards officer and one of the attackers. were killed.

Later.

An officer and an attacker were shot dead in a conflict between an officer who was with two soldiers and the Sinn Feiners. Four leaving Phoenix arrested an suspicion when were

men Park,

The dead civilian is named Carey and was recently treated in hospital for injuries to the head. It appears that Lieutenant Boast and three soldiers met a man bandaged round the head on the main road in Phoenix Pärk. He was challenged but continued to advance and caught Lieut. Boast by the throat and shot him through the heart. The patrol immediately shot the assailant.

EX-GERMAN EAST AFRICA.

TRANSPERENCE OF PROVINCES TO GREAT BRITAIN.

Brussels. December 28.

The Independance Belge states that the Belgian Colonial Minister is at present in London in order to arrange for the transference to Britain of the Bukoba and Ujiji Provinces of German East Africa, which will be administered by Britain on behalf of the League of Nations. The Minister is also negotiating with a view to securing for Belgiau subjects equally favourable rates on the rail- ways of ex-German East Africa as to British subjects.

THE INDIAN FIGHTING.

DETAILS OF THE LATEST MOVEMENTS.

London, December 28.

Telegrams from the Indian Frontier, covering events to December 25 show that the enemy attacks were unsuccessful. Fifty tribesmen fired oo,a British picket on the night of December 23 between Khirgi and Jandola, but were driven of. An attack by thirty of the enemy near the Derajat Column camp on the evening of December 24 was repulsed. The movements of the Derajat Column continuod unopposed, and on December 25 considerable numbers of the enemy were seen in the kills to the westward and were dispersed by British fire. British aircraft bombed Kopkai, which was recently the centre" of the hostile concentration.

THE BOLSHEVIST FIGHTING.

GENERAL DENIKEN LOSES VALUABLE POINTS.

London, December 28.

The latest Bolshevist commaniques report that General Deniken has lost the railway junction of Fastoff, the keypoint to Ukraine, the large town of Krementchug and also Slaviansk and Lugansk. The capture of the last-named town seems to indicate that Denikin no longer completely posseses the Doretz coalfield, the chief source of coal in Russia, the occupation of which will be very valuable to the Bolshevists, who are short of fuel.

CONDITIONS IN EGYPT.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

FIGHTING IN EGYPT.

London, Dec. 17.

The "Times" correspondent at Cairo says that in view of the restlessness displayed by various tribes in Sudan, which had attacked British posts near Tombe, killing twelve, Major White, commanding the Equatorial Battalion recon- Goitred from Tombe. He was attacked on 15th Noy, by a large force of the Aliab tribe, which was repelled after severe sand fighting, with heavy enemy losses. Our losses are seven killed and nine wounded. Major White was jomad by Major Stigand, Governor of Mongalla Province, wh half a company, and proceeded to clear up the country. Details are unknown but on 13 Dec. a mutilated telegram was received reporting that a thousand of the enemy on Dec. 8 attacked in advanced guard column. Fierce handfighting ensued. Majors White and Stigand with 20 bankers and four carriers were killed. The enemy was driven off and the column returned to Tombe with the wounded and baggage.

TREATY OF VERSAILLES.

Paris, Dec. 23

Conferences between the Allied and German delegates in view of the adoption of preparatory administrative ensates for enforcing the Treaty of Versailles commence at the beginning of next week. General Lerond presides over the Allied delegation and Herr Simson over the German delegation The British and Italian delegates are expected in Paris on Monday

Paris circles hope that a United States compromise making ratification of the Treaty of Versailles possible will be accepted soon, based on the programme of reserves talled the Lodge Programme which will be accepted by the Democrats-Havas.

FRANCE WANTS OIL

Paris, Dec. 25.

A note issued in Paris says various arrangements in view of continuous Franco-British co-operation regarding petroleum were made by the French liquid fuel controller eubject to ratification by the Premiers of France and Greet Britain. 1. Berthelot, director of the French EsÜZİKA Ofice, has concluded conversations on Turkey with the las Ministers, one of the main objects of the visit bring to discuss

agreement between the respective Goverombats as to the sposal of the Mesopotamian oil wells. The French Govern- ment would be glad to be given possession of part of thess oil properties.--Harzs.

REDUCTION OF FRENCH SUGAR RATION.

Paris, Dec. 28.

The Food Controller issues a warning that a temporar reduction of the sugar ration may be necessary at an early date in order to defeat what appears to be a concerted action on the part of producers to take advantage of the general position by raising "prices, for early deliveries, n less than six or seven times pre-war level

INDIAN FRONTIER TROUBLES.

London, Dec. 96.

It is now confirmed that the enemy loss on 21st Dec. were over two hundred Mahands and thirty Waziris killed. In some sections of Tochi the Waziris failed to comply with the terms imposed by the date fixed. According to uncon firmed reports the Wana Waziris are returning home owing to shortage of rations. Gangs of Haradis three hundred strong looted Braband on 21st Dee. Some of the raiders wera killed

AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT VICTIM,

Londos, Dec. 21. The body of Airman Howell has been recovered and buried at Corfu. The mechanie's body has not yet been found

Sydney, Dec. 7.

Capt. Ross Smith abandoned the Trans-Australian flight -t Charleville, Queensland, owing to the crank arm breaking

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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) STORMY WEATHER AT SHANGHAL

Shanghai, Dec. 23 One hundred outgoing-passengers by the Empress were unable to board the steamer at Woosung ewing to rough weather. Three attempts were unsuccessful. Another will be made to-morrow morning. There has been a cold wars hers, the thermometer reaching 18deg. A serious wind storm has damaged property. There wars sight fires in eight hours to-day.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

THE FOOCHOW INCIDENT.

Shanghai, December 29.

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TC-DAY'S

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 4a/109(d,

THE WEATHER.

Forecast fine, Barometer 30.31. Temperature. 2 p.pt. Humidity - 2 pm. 1-26. -

LOCAL BOXINGA

THE NEXT BOUTS.]

It has been decided to hold the next tournament of the Boxing Association on Friday, Janug 9th, and Saturday, January 10th The Special Commissioner from the Foreign Ministry investiga-Special matsheds will be built ting the Foochow incident has wired that the investigation is com-for the purpose and the site will pleted, and has requested that the evacuation of warships be the be duly advertised. Erst step before the negotiations begin."

MONGOLIAN AFFAIRS,

Shanghai, December 29.

In reply to a telegram from Kwai Fook, the Chief Commissioner

On the first night the preliminary bouts will be con tested in the Novices' Competi- tion" contests, for which there are 40 entries.

On the second night the

in the Eastern Mongolian States, the President said that the semi-finals and finals in the com Government gratefully accepts the loyalty shown by the Princes to Petition will be fought, and in the Central Government in concelling autonomy, but they should addition to this there will be send representives with a formal declaration to Peking for the principal event between Seaman purpose of promulgation.

NORTH V. SOUTH.

Shanghai, December 29. In an interview with the President, Liang Shih-yee explained what he had done in regard to mediation between the North and South. He urged the formation of a Coalition to deal with national affairs instead of relying on the Peace Conference: alone.

COURT SCENE.

A CHAUFFEUR FAINTS.

An looked for occurrence took place at the Magistracy this morning when the traffic sum- monses brought by Inspector Garrod were

being heard. The driver of Mr. Geo. Grimble's motor-car was summoned for driving with- lights in Queen's Road East at 7.40 p.m. on the 11th instant. Whilst the sum- mons was being heard by the Magistrate, the defendant sud- derly dropped down in a fainting i fit and had to be carried out of the Court, where he revived.

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Under the circumstances, the summons was not proceeded with, a discharge being ordered by the Magistrate.

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DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY.

Kowloon Dock Ball.

Parsons, of HM. S. Ambrose, and "Sky" Kerrison, of the Naval Yard Police a 15-rotind contest for the Welter-Weight Championship of the Colony! petition are for Middle Weights, Welter Weights, Light Weights and Feather Weights.

The entries in the Novices Com

The judges will be Colonel Lor- ing. Major Repson, Lt. Ansdell and Lt. Dickinson,

The referees will bs Mesare, H. I. Gedre, W. Logão, Ai-Mürk! dock, and Mc Count

Prizes in the novices competit iill be cups, one for the the winder and another for runner-

The Testser in the weights

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.13ill receive a medal.

p.m.

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

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TO-MORROW.

DAY BY DAY.

On the way to Hongkong from Coronet Theatre---5.15 and 9.15 Bilboa & Chinese passenger on board the Kiyo Maru died of beri-beri

p.m.

Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.

THURSDAY JANUARY 18T.

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La Favorite has just received from London a large consignment of felt hats of the newest styles,- Opening of Repulsa Bay Hotel as well as dress lengths, fancy -3 p.m. Ball at 9 p.m.

buttons and mounts.

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GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE SITUATION.

London, December 23,

The Daily Mail correspondent at Cairo has interviewed Field Marshal Allenby, who said conditions in Ezypt ware now generally improving and he hoped that Lord Milaer's Commission would indicate a solution of the problems, ensuring maximum benefits for Egyptians. He declared that the Commission was prepared to hear every view most fully and said the unrest in Egypt was a symptom of the restiveness under authority which was manifest.in many parts of the world as a result of the war Many responsible Egyptians were ready to work alongside the British for the develop. inent of the country.

CONFLICT BETWEEN ARABS AND FRENCH.

U. S. A. AND JAPAN.

New York, Dec. 27.

A Vladivostock message dated Dec. 18 states that the Japanese Official Publicity Bureau announces that the United States and Japan bave reached a common ground on which

int action in Siberia will be based.

AMERICAN RAILROADS:

Washington, Dec. 28.

President Wilson has adnounced that the railroads

be returned to private ownership on 1st Marci.

HEAVY CASUALTIES ON BOTH SIDES.

London, December 29.

Times - correspondent at Chiro" says a telegram from soyare encounter between Arab volunteer and

bek, with heavy casualties on both sides.

VISCOUNT GREY'S RETURN.

Washington, De

Viscount Grey sails from New Yoër on Jan. 3rd,

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