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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

69119 # #TEREX FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

STRIKE IN NEW ZEALAND.

PRINCE'S TOUR INTERFERED WITH.

LATEST

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

{From Our Own Correspondenta i

SHANGHAI STUDENTS.

BETAE GLE INPY: 10 CIE-

$36 PER ANNUM.

THE SKYSCRAPER QUESTION.

VIEWS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

of the erection

buikling of nine storeys there for adices, would you be reluctant to sanction i£?**

"I abould want to know what the height of the buikling would be. I favour a maximum height

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LIFT-BOYS

NOW.

MORE WAGES WANTED.

of 100 feet. The Hongkong Hotel boys. The latest development in First the Biters, now the lừt-

bulding is 107 feet in height.

anticipated tour shall not be hampered. A few local trains are Passive patriozism "because the students have no money and no course, it is possible to erect ledge of the conditions prevailing received no advance in wages for

EXION'S SPORTING OFFER

Later.

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The bead of the Maloo, merchants has issued a statement opposing the merchants' strike and urging the students to adopt more constructive measures during the country's crisis,

Rotorua, April 28.

DESCRIBED AS REVOLUTIONARIES.

We interviewed the Hon. Mr. You a Queen's Road has a local labour" circles is that the Communication with the entire north island is suspended

Chatham, C.AL.G., the Director of width of 60 fest, so that with’a. boys in charge of elevators in owing to a railway strike. The Prince of Wales will probably

Shanghai. April 30, return to Auckland and resume his journey to Wellingtas by sea. The Defence Commissioner flatly charges the students with ascertain his attitode on the would be exceeding 14 times the tion to their employers demanding Public Works, this morning to building of 100 feet in height you Hongkong have submitted a peti- The strike has been long in preparation and is in no wise being revolutionaries. He also charges the Provincial kasembly question directed against the Prince of Wales. Offers of motor cars are with "being in sympathy with the revolutionary ideas of the Shang-skypornpers in the Colony.

of width of the street, which is a

an increase of 30 per cent, ia pouring in and the people are determined that the eagerly-hai studenis." The Provincial Assembly has styled the movement.

liberal allowance.'

wages, bising their plea for more Mr. Chatham said :-" OF "I take it that you have know. Par on the high cost of living and the allegation that they have beginning to resume with volunteer engine crews.

skyscrapers in Hongkong, but in America," remarked our repre- personally I do not favour them. centative.

| many yearI. I suppose by skys fapers you "I have soon some criticisms of Wa interviswad Mr. M. S. mean enormous structures."

What are your reasons?" tion of the enormous shadows that subjset, and he told us that on skyscrapers receptly, on the quas Northcote this morning on the enquired the interviewer.

they project over the neighbouring | 1st March the Hoogkong Land Principally that you would properties. Sunlight is one of Investment and Agency Co. have to provide special appliances the greatest sanitary agents that Ltd.. had increased the wages of for fire extinction and there we have.” would be serious additional riak

their lift boys by 3% a month. in case of fire to persons occupy- whereby we could have higher were practically satisfied at the "Can you suggest any scheme Mr. Northcote sait.—~ 'Thay ing such buildings. The buildings in the Colany?” present arrangement as regards the water supply would be quite

they ought to come in on the same time, but since the recent filters strica they have thought that inadequate to admit of water

footing. They want an increase of being raised to the necessary height."

32 per cent and they think "It has not had any effect on they ought the health of these places that may make the increase a little

to have it. Woo

retorted the interviewar. have skyscrapers in Amarics"more. I have not heard of any threat that the lift boys will not

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The Strikers' Union has offered to carry the whole Royal party back to Auckland. Three hundred bluejackets are returning. but the Royal party will remain bere pending negotiations 'between the Government and the strikers, the Prince is anxious to Carry out the original programme as far as possible. The weather been tempestuous but is improving, reducing the risk of epidemic among the assemblage of Maoris and others marooned at Rotorua for celebrations on an unprecedented scale which are not likely to be again equalled owing to the gradual dging out of the traditions of Maori ceremonies.

MORE GERMAN TRICKERY.

SECRET TRANSPORT OF WAR MATERIAL.

Berlin, April 28.

THE ITALIAN FLIERS.

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SHANGHAI GETTING READY.

Shanghai. April 30.

The International Recreation Club regulat ons prohibit the Italian Dieta landing on Kiangwan Racecourse a day before or after the Race Meeting Lieut. Ferrarin is now expected on Sunday.

SHANGHAI BOMB EXPLOSION.

TWO FRENCH POLICEMEN HÉRT.

Shanghai, April 30.

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higher buildings, but there is the "It is quite possible to erect question of the risk to the health of the public.”

Two French Policemen have bean' hurt by a bomb explosion guns and sixteen barces fully laden with infantry and artillery explosion occurred. ammunition. On the Ententes demand, the barges were seized by the Police.

The Entente Control Commission has discovered at Stettin 256 during investigations at a Korean dwelling where a previous deal of expense. I am noscertain In America you have not auch Weshall know then what position

The Freiheit reports that the affair was discussed at A meeting of the Cabinet, at which General Seeckt declared that the secret transport of the guns, which were destined for Koenigsberg. was undertaken with the full knowledge and approval of the Ministry of Defence.

The Freiheit points out that the Peace Treaty only allows Germany 238 guns and adds that the incident is bound to cause Sdeopent distrust on the part of the Entente.

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS.

MISSING BRITISH PRISIONERS.

London. April 28.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[From Our On Correspondents, s SHANGHAI DISAPPOINTED.

Shanghai. April 29.' The flyers failure to arrive, despite appeals from Shanghai to make the journey from Foocbow if possible, meant the postponement of the welcome celebration and banquet. News from Foochow this morning is that the weather prevented their starting. The Italians here wired requesting Ferraris to attempt the journey. They are now expected on Friday morning.

SHANGHAI VOLUNTEERS.

Shanghai, April 29, Lt. Col. Wyndham reviewed the Volunteers this afternoon prisoners. After the inspection, addressing the Corps be expressed amazement

time their efficiency.

Your showing deserves better and more modern equipment." he said. body

My efforts will be directed towards procuring it."

In the House of Commons. Mr. Churchill, in written replies to questions, stated that at present there were 34,353 effective troops in Ireland beside forty tanks. The British Military Mission ia Berlin bad reported tha: only 725 in Germany were still unaccounted for

the 3: the Mission's enquiry W23 closed. No similar was searching for records of the deaths of British prisoners in Turkey. A list of prisoners Unaccopated for had been presented

the Turkish Government. Statements referring to a few men had been received, but these was of small value and it was feared that the Turkish records were so imperfect that there was practically no chance of obtaining further informa- tion.

MORE GOVERNMENT BONDS ISSUED.

FIVE PER CEST BONDO AT PAR.

London, April 23. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain announced that in order to further provide for the reduction of the floating debt, new Government 5 and 15 year five per cent, bonds would be issued at par from May 3. Additional interest, up to two per cent might be payable during the five-year period according to the discount rate of Treasury Bills. This was intended to protect bond-holders against capital depreciation when rates for short money were high, and to safeguard the tax-payer from the payment of high interest over a long period and prevent the further capital depreciation of Gorera- ment securities.

'DROP IN SILVER.

EXCEPTIONAL FALL EXPLAINED.

London, April 28.

COLLISION AT PENANG.

"Couldn't you overcome the problem of the water supply?"

"I suppose it could be dons, but it would require new fre "The climate is not the same return to work on Monday. I appliances."

Would that mean

as in Hongkong. The climate in know that they are, dissatisfied. a lot of Africa is by no means so trying I am going to pay them to-day. money?"

as it is here, and then you are and I am going to wait to hear "I think there would be a good also dealing with Asiatics here, from them as to how they fell. whether skyscrapers in America large Asiaño poportion. The they are taking up." have their own hydraulic msins Chinese bere hard together close- working under great pressure.ly. Even in the business quarter the Land Investment operates, Asked as to the number of lifts Then I do not think it would be there is a certain amount of Mr. Northcote said that there prudent to erect such tall domestic occupation. You can were four in Queen's Building. buildings bere from the point not entirely of view of general health.".

eliminate the three in Princess Building, one in -'domestic elementTM "Not to erect even-ton-storey Would you have any objection Street, one in Powell's Building. Queen's Road, ona in Ice House buildings in Bungkung Inter to allowing a corporation to put two in Counsnght Road, one in rupted the interviewer.

apa nine-storey building if that York Buikling, one in St. George's corporation gave you so under-Building, one in Caine Road and taking that the building would one elsewhere. Then you would favour ten be occupied by offices alone?"

The Company story-buildings in the Colony?"

operated 16 lifts, not counting *To overcome any objection the lifts installed in buildings situation. You must have regardt have a similar guarantee in operated by others, as, for in- "It would depend upon the that I have it would be necessary balonging to the Company bat to the surrounding properties. rapect of neighbouring proper-stance, the lifts in King Edward Unless a building has an isolated 9." site surrounded by good wide

Hotel, in Watson's and Mesars. **What effect would a typhoon Lane, Crawford's. streets you must have regard to bave on a nine-storey building?*** neighbouring properties, which, "It is quite possible to constract

The Hongkong Land Invest_^ and not improved." of course, would be overshadowed a building with nine storeys that ment and Agency Company em- would stand a typhoon. There Ploys 26 lift boys, and they all get Office site gives any score for athe

Do you think the old Post would possibly be vibration in salary of 816 a month. There is new building of ten storeys?"

upper parts if the very little skill required to work these lifts, and all the repairs are

"I would go as far as that, but no further."

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building "I would not be in favour of a exposed position. The Govern done by the Hongkong Electric tea-storey building on that site." ment has not laid down any de about 50 lifts working in the Company. There are altogether. "Would aine please yon?”

finite policy with regard to high "It depends on the height of buildings. Of course, the con-

Colony. the storeys. It is not quite cor- trolling factor in the present case the explanation of the demands -Mr. Northcote, in the course of Singapore, April 29. The Pacific Mail steamer Colusa, when entering the roads from Tect to talk of just a certain num- is the Public Health and Buildings of the lift boys, said: "We shall quarantine a Penang, collided with the stern of the Benmohr at

ber of storeysk”.

Ordinance, which gives the anchor. The latter had a few plates started, but the extent of the

"If anyone were to apply to Governor-to-Council power" do our utmost to safeguard the damage is not ascertained. It is not serious. The Colusa left Ixter you for sauction to put up a make exceptions." for Singapore.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.

Shanghai, April 29. The Japanese official notification to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs declares that after the approval of four nations and with the documents secured from the German Government, the transfer of German rights in Shantung to Japan is quite complets, that the official note despatched to the Chiness Government on the 19th January for negotiation was only a friendly act and that it regrets that so much misunderstanding has been created. In the event of the present notification not being replied to, the transfer will be con- sidered & being silently affirmed, and necessary measures will be taken by the Imperial Government, which will not be responsible for (what happens in the future. An immediate reply is requested.

CUSTOMS SURPLUS...

Shanghai, April 29. Four million dollars Customs surplus has been handed over to The exceptional fall in the price of silver by 491. per ounce for the Peking Government. The surplus for the Southern Provinces cash, was due to the cessation of demand and the India Bazaar is in the custody of the Bank Group.

and China becoming sellers. Lower prices are regarded 53 probable in view of the practical cessation of the demand for silver for European coinage owing to the reduction of the silver contents in the token coinage of several countries, and the increased use of paper moner: also in view of the stimulation of output owing to high-prices and the marked abundance of melted coin from the Continent and as the East is only a prospective buyer.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS

THE KORELY TARIFF.

London, Aprù 27. to the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Hirst, Mr. *Farmsworth stated the Government did not propose to take ny steps to maintain the continuance of the policy of the open door in Korea after August, when the freedom of British subjects to trade through certain open porta in Kores at a -sized, tarifi would expire owing to the Japanese Grovernment's action in 1910 abrogating all Korean foreign treaties. He pointed out that the British Government, at the time of the annexation of Korea, accepted the right of Japan to adjust - the customs tariff in Korea after ten years from 29th August,

1910.

PRISONERS IN SIBERIA.

Christiania, April 27. Nansen has decided to undertake the direction of the repatriation of prisoners in Siberis in accordance with the request of the Council of the League of Nations.

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interests of our tenants in the event of a strike. But I may say that I do not anticipato a strike. It will not be general strike,

events. It Is only our own fellows who want more money. At least that in what I think, so I do not anticip ate any trouble. They may not work, they may ask us to re-con- sider our position, and we may do At the same time, we are not going to be dictated to by our lift boya "

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, OD demand, to-day was 45./834d.

THE WEATHER

Forecast:-Fair. Barometer:- 29.71. Temperature 2 p.m. :—74 Humidity 2 p.m.-85.

DON'T FORGET.

MORE TROUBLE IN IRELAND.

A POLICE BARRACKS BESEIGED.

London, April 28.

Several bundred en participated in the capture of police barracks at Baligemlanders, County Limerick. The Eltackers turned beggyanis of surrounding bouses, and poured in rifle fire and ¿The garrison of és man defended, themselves

SAN REMO CONFERENCE.

Faris, April 87.

Interviewed by the French papers' correspondents at San Ramo, Mr. Lloyd George said it had been a most successful- conference. He hoped in fature that instead of firing at each other at long tangs over difficulties, the French and British might meet to discuss them in a friendly spirit. He denied that he had ever discouraged military, coercion to enforce the Treaty. This is the beginning of a continuation of good rela tions between France and Great Britain,

The 'Daily Mail" says the Buprenis Council desided that French troops shall continue to soupy Franklért not baby duti the Germans State and Hilda troops have wÝRAZN

* i beutral zone but mitif Gündeme gelen

FIGHTING THE TRUSTS.

Washington, April 37.

The Government has won the suit under the Anti-Trust law sgainst the Reading Railroad, Company, which was shown to be connected with a number of coal companies. The Court ordered the dissolution of the Company,

LIGHT CRUISER FOR CHINA STATION:

erviser Carlos

TO-DAY:

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 P.izl

Reynolds Denniston Co. In The Acquittal "-.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW,

Hongkong Dog and Foultry Valley.

Dinner

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