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Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED" 1881),

69052 # ALASA TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

" HIGH TRIBUTES FOR M. CLEMENCEAU,

M. Clemenceau his admiration and regrets.

Paris, January 21,

KOWLOON RENTS.

WHAT THE TENANTS THINK.

SOME POINTED REMARKS.

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necessitate an

the cost of living."

MACAO SITUATION.

| SOME EXCITING RUMOURS.

日七月弍十

FOOTBALL.

SINGLE.COPY: 10 CTS.

$36 PER ANNUM.

SHERWIN- VILLIAMS PAINTS & VARNISHES

SNATCHING FROM

EUROPEAN LADY.

the Police.

CASE.

BANDIT

afternoon Yesterday

Mr.

s.veral thousands have left during Shield Competition this year is the Counsel engaged in the hear Justice Gompertz, the Jury and

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THE WEATHER. Forecast fair. Barometer:- 29.95 Temperature pu Humidity 2 p.m.-68.

DAY BY DAY.

ten

A Chinese carpenter employed

Able Seaman William Butter

|SATURDAY'S · PROGRAMME.

ANOTHER CASE Spectators on Saturday next The situation at Macao, arising will be provided with much out of the boundary dispute be-variety, for, in addition to three snatching from a European took Another daring case of purse. tween the Chinese and Porta-Second Division matches at the As the intended increase in the guese authorities, seems at the Valley at the usual time, there the offices of the South China place in Wyndham Street, near) rentals of certain houses and

mament to be a little easier, are two matches in the Hongkong Morning Post, yesterday. Had Gats in Kowloon is still the chief although there is lack Shield Competition and 030 it not been for the promptitude It is now regarded as certain M. Clemenceau refuses to re-consider his decision to abandon topic of discussion in

the of exciting rumours on the match in the United Services of a European pedestrian in tak-that the ss. Brisbane is lost. A the Conference.

peninsula, a representative of the possibility of çötfier League. The draws for the ing up the chase after the thief, telegram was roceived by Messrs. The Council of Premiers probably will be succeeded by a Council Telegraph has approached a num- Our Macao correspondent Hongkong Shield Competition Ms. A. G. M. Fletcher, the lady Carmichael and Clarke yesterday of Ambassadors, which will discuss peace with Turkey, Fiume and bet of the tenants affected, with writes to tell us that an interview have worked out very nicely, and concerned, would have lost

a view to hearing their opinions took

to the effect that the steam its future status, and the Russian situation.

place "at Government some exciting games will be wit

tug Victorie, which was des- valuable purse in addition to a At last night's session, Signor Nitti, Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. on matter.

House On Friday Jast be-nessed. In the second round, "One resident stated that he had tween H. E. the Governor and there will be four matches, and it

small sum of money. Matsui, and Mr. Wallace took the opportunity of eulogising the work

patched early last week from of M. Clemenceau in behalf of international peace. A memorial was had his rent raised by $10 per Commander Lu. when it was is hoped that the Committee Fletcher and snatched the purse archipelago for survivors and The thief came up behind Mrs. Shanghai to search the Chusan presented and entered in the records of the Peace Conference in the month in March of last year, and agreed that the reclamation ques-responsible for the fixtures wil from her hand. He then fled, but wreckage, returned on Sunday following words: Mindful of the inestimable services which M. now he is required to pay the tion should be settled in Canton arrange these matches so that Mr. Clemenceau, as President for more than one year of the Supreme taxes as well. What I should by reference to old maps, most of them can be witnessed.

Starling. (who resides aftercoon and reports having Council of the Peace Conference, has rendered to the cause of Peace. like to know," he remarked, "is natice was subsequently issued As the Hongkong 1st Division saw the robbery, and he gave

at No. 13, Beaconsfield Arcade) failed to find a trace of anything connected with the missing and, grateful of the dignity, impartiality and sagacity with which he what circumstance has arisen telling the people of what had and 2nd Division Leagues are, in chase, which resulted in the boy vessel. has conducted our proceedings, we, his colleagues, desire to convey to

increase fbeen done, and it was, thought the case of the 1st M. Clemenceau an expression of our unalterable esteem and our over 20 per cent. in less than that all excitement would have Division, finished,

being caught and handed over to and in the

Last week's health return hope that in a tranquil retirement he may live to see the fruits of a year. It is not even as though died down in consequence and case of the 2nd Division

The boy pleaded guilty to the bows his incomparable labours for the glory of France and the revived this property is old and needs the exodus of inhabitants cease practically so, not more than two crime at the Police Court this spinal fever (eight fatal) a done cases of cerebro- prosperity of the world." Then the American Envoy expressel to large sums of money spent on Unfortunately, on the following matches at the most should be morning and was sentenced by fatal occurrence of enteric fever.

repairs. So far as I can see, day the corpse of a

Chiccse played each Saturday, following N. L. Smith to six weeks hard All were Chinese. Mr. Lloyd George said It will be the honour of my life to have there is no justification whatever soldier was washed ashore in the Saturday next, so that interest labour, twelve strokes with the The Empress of Japan left this taken part in this Conference over which so eminent a statesman as for this new. increase. which inner harbour, and as the man's will be sustained in the competi

He makes the rents of three-rcomed belt was found to be full of am-tion, and if possible, as the season rattan and four hours' stocks.

morning with M. Clemenceau has presided in such a remarkable manner.

a number of military men who were passing knows the deep feelings of esteem and admiration that are sharer flats higher than we used to pay munition. rumours spread to is not too fat advanced, both

through the Colony. Other by the whole of my country, and I feel more regret then, I can a few years ago for a five- the effect that a conflict had matches could be played on the

roomed house with a tennis court, actually

passengers who booked for cabins express at the thought that he will no longer be with us in future."

taken place

and Club ground at say 2.30 p.m. and THE MOTOR "We shall always remember you," said M. Nitti, for what It's a disgrace, and it's high' that

at the local offices were Capt ů Chinese officer had 4.15 p.m., following one another.

R. C. Brennan, Mr. J. Wright, you have done for the cause of humanity and for the Entente, and we time the Government stepped in been killed. On Sunday there The 2nd Division matches for

Mr. H. G. Simms, Mr. C. M. shall always hold you in most cordial remembrance."

and prevented this fleecing of W&* another large exodus of these days could well be played

Mallonk, Mr. G. A. Garstin and Mr. Matsui expressed on behalf of the Marquis Saionji, Chief of tepants, who are already faced Chinese inhabitants for Canton on the other grounds. the Japanese Delegation, the cordial sentiments emphasised by the with a big general increase in and Hongkong, and it is said that

Mr. G. S. Holmwood. A remarkable feature of the other speakers.

Thanking his colleagues, M. Clemenceau said:"We have all Another tenant in the same the past week. The Government the absence of the military teams. endeavoured here to continue the work of our great soldiers. We block of buildings expressed of facao promptly had the corpse and this surely demands some10g of the "Motor Bandit" case on H. M. S. Carlisle was seen by place above everything else the needs of the Entente. If Great himself thus: Why should we examined by the Government little explanation.

at the Supreme Court, paid a Britain, the United States, Italy and Japan remain united they will be saddled with the taxes, which Medical Officer before the Cou- Staffs, R., and R.E. alone visit to the scene of the robbery, extracting a wallet from another form a guarantee of peace far beyond anything that can be placed were previously paid by the mittce of the Kan Hospital, is to recall pleasant memories of when the Indian Constable, B82, seaman's chest in the workshop on paper. If these nations should some day drift apart, I dare not landlords? No doubt the landlords when it was found that there thrilling matches and fine sport. Ered on them, re-enacted the the owner of the wallet, when who chased the robbers and of the warship. William Squire, thought they were being very gen-were no wounds at alt Death is Enough teams have entered to details of the happening. He told of the theft, gave chase to In certain organs of the Paris Press it has been suggested that erous a few months back when believed to have been caused by provide real sport and the rivalry demonstrated how he came on the thief, who was caught and State subscription should be started to purchase for M. Clemenceau they took off the War Tax. But drowning. A circular was fesued between the various teams of the the scene, having heard the alarm banded over to the Palics. The and his family, in perpetuity, an estate in his native country of bow they turn round and demand from the Hospital to this effect. It Ships of the China Fleet will be sounded, how he was fired on, and thief was discovered to have Vendee. in recognition of the great past he played during the ward very much more from us. So they has since been learned from a feature of the competition. how he took cover and cheard the committed a similar crime in M. Clemenceau has signified, however, that he would be unwilling are

the Chinese officer, who has arrived There is no doubt that the Shield

1914, and he was sentenced by to accept any such gift, and has requested his friends to use their time. Of course, they know that from Chinshan, that a soldier has Competition provides the most in- en until they got into a motor Mr. J. B. Wood Bt. the Police efforts prevent any such plan being set on foot.-Hords,

there are no houses for people to been missing for about ten days, teresting matches of the year and car and disappeared in a westar- live in, and that is no doubt the and it is thought that the body with the Civilian Clubs, South 15 direction. A large crowd of Court this morning to six weeks reason why they are always washed ashore is that of the China, St. Joseph's, Kowloon,

Chinese were interested spectators pushing up the rents. I should missing man. The public have and Hongkong Club, playing in

of the proceedings.

"The Gois of the Mountain' to

The Court hearing was con the see

whole of been informed that they should fine form and the Naval teams the tenants refuse 10 the increase and refuse

Pay not believe the unfounded rumour settling down to their game, the tinued to-day, when the Indian And The Tents of the Arabs"

to that the man was killed.

second round matches will provide Constable was re-examined and will be produced by the Hong- move. The landlords would not!

some rare games. It is hoped cross-examined on the details of kong University Union Students try to evict us all, for we should The rumour that is affecting that as many Shield matches

the occurrence.

in most up-to-date settings and then tell the Government that we the people most is that five or a practicable will be played evidence the fadian constable, and 18th, for which advance At the conclusion of his costumes on February 13th, 14th have no place in which to live. six hundred bandits and outlaws on the Club ground, even if the B 82, was complimented by the tickets can now be secured from They couldn't turn us all out on have arrived in Macao from Competition is a little drawn out the streets. Anyhow, I hope the outlying districts and that they in consequence, any United Judge for the very cool and the A report from Tientsin states that three students were wounded new Residents' Association will are waiting for an opportunity to Service League games, originally courageous manner in which he by Japanese during a search for low grade goods, and that on the fight this matter out for us, as start fires in several parts of the fixed and likely to clash could same day Yeung I-tak, the Chief of Police, arrested the represent-there are very many families town and plunder the city during easily be played during the mi3- atives of students and sent them to Peking.

afected and the Association has the confusion. On hearing this week. been formed to look after the rumour, the Government sent} The Second Division matches interests of residents of Kow-out eight fally-armed patrolling are practically finished and even loon: "

parties of sixteen men sach to those remaining are not of very Where is this kind of thing patrol the streets, and detectives great importance excepting Kow- going to end?" asked another have been ordered to search the loon v. Navy Reserves, which is Kowloon resident when ap- luggage of those who are now practically a 'League final and proached by our representative, staying at lodging houses and to can be reserved for a special day Humphreys talking about future luggage. It is said that one should be a fine game.

Some time ago I remember Mr. turn out all those who have no to allow spectators to see what increases so as to bring rents ap hundred have already been sent to pre-war standards."

As regards the chances of the That is away.

Clubs in the Shield Competition, all nonsense ia our case, because A two-funnel British gunboat the present holders will, of course, the rents were never higher than of shallow draught arrived

predict the misfortunes that may result."

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

STUDENTS REPORTED WOUNDED.

Shanghai, January 26.

THE BIG LOAN.

Shanghai, January 26. The terms of the £5,000,000 Loan have been agreed to in every respect except as to the purpose for which the money is to be used. It is now proposed by the Government that besides industrial and educational purposes it may be used for military expenses in Poking alone.

PEACE DELEGATE RETURNS.

like

the gainera all

they are to-day in this building- Macao yesterday morning.

And they are going up all the time. Can the landlords go on raising rents just as they please? Shanghai, January 26. At Home, that sort of thing was stopped. If the Government want.

然

To mention

had acted.

Other evidence was called..

DON'T

FORGET.

TO-DAY,

hard labour.

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OF

University Registrar Moutrie's. These advance tickets give holders the privilege of reserving seats on January 30th, [two days ahead of the ordinary booking, which opens on February 2nd at 9 a.m. at Moutrie's, The novelty of these productions having aroused considerable - interest, we advise those wishing to become

with acquainted Theatre Royal-Russian Grand Dunsany's works to avail them- Opera Co. present "Pagliacci" selves of this facility early.

"Cavalleria Rusticana" -9.15 p.m.

Coronet Theatre-3.15 and 9.15 p.m.

Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW. Coronet Theatre-5.15 to 9.15

and

at be fancied, but the Club has a -long list of injured players who may or may not play and certainly if McCubbin, Black, Stewart p.m. McPhail, McTavish and Stalker can be relied upon they will be a

Lak Ching-cheong arrived at Peking on the 24th inst., and was met at the station by a number of Chinese high officials and to do something useful in regard FAMILY TROUBLES. hard team to beat, as the Club at representatives of the British, French, American and Belgian to housing, let them put a stop to -Lezations. No Japanese representative was present. It is said these constant increases in rent.

that Luk will tender his resignation from official duties on account It's getting unbearable.” of the difficulty in carrying out diplomatic affairs that would arise if he complied with public opinion.

THE TIBETAN QUESTION.

more than

Victoria Thestre 9.15 p..

7.

now Greens

As a worthy successor to "Dodging A Million," the Coronet

"The

Modern Lorelei," a light drama in six. parts. "The Modern Lorelei" is a double-barrelled-story, or, to ba more precise, two parallel stories which tell of the mythical saču its modern prototype. The former story is introduced Into the modern drams in the form of a dream in which the present-day

present has a long list of useful players. Of the other Civilian doubtful if the latter can stay Loreleisees her ancientprototype": Clubs, oprtainly St. Joseph's will long enough in the Colony to be disporting with other maidens in In an attempt to teach his uncle be a hard put to crack and of any effect in the competition. cerie grottos and charming groves Yet another line was taken by the overpowering considerations although an old resident of Kowloon, who which relationship must have over with a full team they

on the small side The programine for Saturday The beauty of nature leads its. said that he had never known the instincts of money-making a

are next is en follows:

glamour to the picture which is" 2 dangerous lot. It is anything so preposterous as the Chinese youth was arrested by the hoped they will be able to play HONGKONG SHIELD.

well up to the Coronet standard. way in which rents are being Police. The story, as related at Omar (goal) the Hyndmans,

Accompanying this film there are Club Ground.-Kowloon

a Christie comedy and a pictorial forced up at present. "It looks the Magistracy this morning, was Abbas, and Ogley for these players Cadmus Kick-off 4.15 pm re-studyofstrangeanimals of thedeep. to me," he said, "as though the to the effect that the boy's father strengthen the side. South China feree Lt. Snook.

***. various land and property-owning was a declared bankrapt and an is the most attractive team and Shanghai, January 26.

Military Ground-Carlisle v,

The bed quilt of a Chins83 The British Minister has asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs raise rents in Kowloon, for the charge his debts to the best of with the Club in the final, but referee Sgt. Townsend, R.E.

Companies have jointly agreed to order was made on him to dis-last year they pat up a great fight H.K. Police Kick-off 4.15 p.m., woman, who occupied besp13) conclude the negotiations on the Tibetan question before his tenants. of

on the verandah of a cartai) eparture on the 3rd of March.

one bis ability to sundry creditors, they require three inside forwards UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE, house in Shanghai Street, was Company are affected. For even amongst whom was his brother, of Leung Yuk-tung's type, and the best three-roome flat, without the boy's uncle. It seems that the with Ko Kin-fun and Kwok Po Marazion. Kick-off 4.15 p.m., re- This thief was an inmate of the.

Navy Ground-Tamar

stolen by a Chinesa yesterday. any garden whatever, the rent boy and his bankrupt father bore kun on the wings they would be a feree Lt. Thornton.

same floor, who found carry- should never be more than $100 aa grievance towards their re-great side. Kowloon's brilliant month; yet people are now being lative owing, to the frots thathiessen will be a decided help to

ing the quilt out of the plass. without attracting the attention told that they will have to pay the latter bad shown an un- them and they will not be Club Ground. St Joseph's of the other Inmates an impos. nearly $150 or get out. I only becoming alacrity in claiming an easy team to remove from Res.v. Staffe.-Kick-off 2.30 p.m., sible undertaking. He therefore, hope that the tenants of Kowloon his share of the spoils What led the competition. Of the Naval referee Mr. Daves. will combine and let the land- to the unfortunate sequel in the teams, opinion appears to favour

without much ado, pitched the Navy Ground--Navy Res. v.quilt over the verandah and lorda know that this continual Police Court was the fact that a Hawkins, as their team has play-Club de Recreio.-Kick-off 2.30 going down into the street, increasing of rents won't be quarrel started when the boy met ed with a good amount of success p.m., referee Mr. Black. tolerated. People

here his uncle in the street yesterday in the Straits, at Singapore and

picked it up and pawned it at the Military Ground. S.C."A" v. nearest shop. Several previous are feeling very strongly on the and assaulted him. The boy's Penang, but it must not be for- ClubReserves.--Kick-off 2.30p.m. losses of various small articles matter, I can assure you. If the father was also there, but, when gotten that Tamar can command referee Mr. Birkenshaw. Government doesn't help them, he saw that the quarrel was players in their team of the type

which had disappeared in the The Government of Siam announces that it has been decided to then they will have to help them-likely to end in unforeseen results of Graydon, Amey, Niles, Toms, table shows a neck and neck pace tenants to suspect the thief, The Second Division League same mysterious way led the bridge the Bangkok River, linking up the Peninsular and the selves through the new Residents' deserted his son and took to his Stone and Crocker, practically between Kowloon and Navy, the who was eventually compelled to- Northern railways. This involves the converting of over 600 miles Association, of which most, if heels. Both uncle and nephew the old Navy team, and these flatter leading on goal average reveal where he had parued the of track, mainly bude by German engineers, from a broad to narrow not all, of us are members. The were present at the Police Court players form the nucleus of a fine Navy has yet to play Recreio and quilt. Charged before Mr. J. R.

ang to Chiengmai without cha

thing has got to be stopped some this morning andere Hound alle Ambrose did well in their Kowloon, while Kowloon finished Wood at the Polios Court to day, time. Let us all agres to stop it over by the

the grandly with the Club, and Car- their programme with South the thief was fantonosi to two

are roken wall of but it is Ching "A" und Navyš

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

BANGKOK RIVER TO BE BRIDGED.

Singapore, January 26.

over

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