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69151 六拜禮 號五月六英港香 SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1920,

EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

BIRTHDAY HONOURS.

London, Jonc 2. The Colonial Ofice announces the following Birthday Honours list-

Privy Councillor: Mr. F. S. Malan (Minister for Agriculture of South Africa).

Commanders of St. Michael and St. George.---Mr. Geoffrey Archer (Governor of Somaliland), Mr. William Johnson (Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia). Sir Charles Wade (ex-Agent General for New South Wales), Mr. Denison Müller (Governor of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia).

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BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER.

London, June 4. The following are appointments to the Britia Empire Order for services during the war:-

日九十月

DAY BY DAY.

sulate General.

SINGLE COPY: 10 C3. $36.PER ANNUM.

HONGKONG CREME.

A YEAR'S RROORD,

EDISON

Dame Grand Cross-Lady Annie de Saumares (President of the British Women's Work Association of China).

Commandership—Mr. Henry Gitting (Adviser to the Comunis- sioner General of Siamese State Railways).

Officerships-Captain L

E. Canning (Shanghal Volunteer Honorary Commander of St Michael and St.-Georges Corps), Mr. W. W. England (Peking Executive Committee), Mr. H. G. Highness Mohamed Jemalulalam (Sultan of Brunei).

Companions of St. Michael and St. George.-Mr. James Collins Gardner (Chairman of Hankow War Information Committee), Mr. T. [passenger run, which is at pre-26.6 per cent in the former and (Secretary to the Treasury of the Commonwealth of Australia), dr. Leslie (for excellent work for British interests in China).

Memberships-Mr. R. H. Ecaford (Vice Consul at Tsingtan), Mr. Crawford Douglas-Jones (Resident Commissioner of Rhodesia), Mr. Joseph Duclos (Mauritius, Mr. Walter Gale (Clerk to the House of Hide (Assistant British Commercial Attache at Shanghai), Mr. Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia). Mr. Edward. D. Hogg (Vice Consul at Bangkok). Jarvis (Chief Secretary to the Gaverument of Uganda). Mr. James Hacgregor (Resident Commissioner of Bechuanaland), Mr. Hugh Marshall (Visiting Commissioner of Northern Rhodesis), Mr. Stephen Mills (Comptroller General of Customs, Commonwealth of Australia), Colonel Gerald Summers (Commissioner for Somaliland).

Honorary Companion of St. Michael and St. George.-Sheikb Ali Bin Salem (Assistant Liwal of Mombasa).

Knighthoods.—Messrs. John Beattie (Principal of the University of South Africa). James Connelly (Agent General-for Weatern A03- tralia), Colin Davies (Chief Justice of Bermuda), Lient. Colonel Herman Heyman (Legişlative Councillor of South-Rhodesic), Josephi Hood (Senior Puloze Judge of Victoria), Major Edward Leggett, ¡Chairman of the East Africar Section of London Chamber of Com- merce), Thomas Lennard (Vice President of the Royal Colonial In- stitule), John Roberts (City of Dunedin, New Zealand), Henry Wick- hay (for services in connection with rubber plantation in the Far! -Kast), Jeremiah Wilson (Ex-Fastikaster General of South Africa.

Companions of imperialService Order.-Mr. Darcy Addison (Under Secretary for Tasmania), Mr. Thomsa Brodrick (Under Secretary of

the Lands Survey Department of New Zealand), Mr. Henry Carr He

sident of Nigeria).

Companions of the Imperial Service Order.—Mr. Edwin Drake (Secretary for Public Works, Victoria), Mr. Benjamin Friend; (Principal Parliamentary Reporter, Commonwealth of Australia),

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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

1 From Our Chen Borrespondentu

CROWN PRINCE OF REMANJA.-

Singapore, June 1 The Crown Prince of Bemania arrived yesterday and was received by the Governor. He attended the King's Birthday Ball at Government House last night as the guest of the Governor.

Mr. Josepeh Harper (Surveyor General of Federated Malay States) OUR PEKING LETTER-ing the language of the Japanese departing by the P.&O. Delia

Mr. William_Mackay (Chief Collector. of Customs." Cyprus), Mr.'İ Richard O'Dwyer (Commissioner for Public Charities, Newfoundland), Mr. Malcolm Shepherd (Prime Minister's Department. Common-

Trinidad

at Athens).

Foreign Offee List.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

ors W. Bowden-Smith

Paymaster Listi-Com E A. Star, R.N. called this morning

His Excellency returned. the

H.M.S. Tamur.

al later in the morning on board

"SPARRING ** IN THE

COMMONS.

LABOUR MEMBERS TOLD TO "SHUT UP!"

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There were 13 cases of robbery

When only 3 questions out of with violence, against 5 in 1918 132 bad been answered at the

It is notified that during the absence from the Colony of Mr Paul Chaksh QMG.- Qental Baperintendent of Pollen for 1919 CEL, EN, accompanied by The report of the CaninĒT

Mr. Homes Frey Smith has General for Bams in Hoogkong.contains the following:--

The total of all cases reported been appointed Acting Consul to the Police during the year General in charge of the Con-1919 was 10,549 against 8,449 on His Excellency and was TE-

in 1918, being an Increase of 2,093) ceived by His Excellency. or 247 per cent. The average of the last five years is 9,335.6. Five passenger boata are to be allotted to the Pacific fall into serious and nicor fences, In the division of these cases Steamship Company in December there appears an increase, as com for the San Francisco-Hongkong pared with 1919, of 958 casos or [vent maintained by the Com

pany's well-known liners. Full increase of 1.135 cases ar 23,31

per cent, in the latter. details of the

new ships will

Thirty-one. probably be available at the local reported to the Police during the marders ware office on the arrival in the Colony year as against 24 in 1918. In of the steamer Ecuador.

connection with 17 of these reports no arrest was made, 1 In "Rough and Read," Willisin

Seventy gang robberies were Farnum's newest de luxe pro-43 in 1918. In 49 cases no arrests the House of Commons at ques- reported during the year, against There was much "sparring" in duction, which is the attrac-i were made. ・・ tion as the Hongkong Theatre,]

fion time recently among the William Fox has produced a pic-way robberies, as against 29 in descript-over points of etiquette There were 19 street and high-Independents--Liberal and non- ture which has strong claims to 1918. In 15 cases no arrests were and procedure. popularity. William Farsum has made. bron consistently acclaimed AS being peerless ia the realm uf real dramatic No arrests were made in 17 cases. usual bour, Mr. Billing complain- art, and he has great scope in this powerful picture-play.

The following arms and am-jed that several Labour questions Rough munition were confiscated during had been asked by proxy, the and Ready is to be screened at the year-Winchester rifles, 12; absentees thus obtaining the Hongkong Theatre from to automatic pistols, 26; Mauser advantage over those present, day until Tuesday night, and pistols, 23; revolvers, 36; shot-whose questions were not reached. 20-one should miss the opportgun, 1: Winchester rifle aamust. He protested against the patting unity of seeing a production that tion, 10,812 rounds; automatic of questions by prury an unfair to is of the high standard which pistol ammunition, 18,97% rounds those other members who attended, William Fox always attains.

Hanner pistol ammunition, 5,913|to their duties. rounds; revolver ammunition,

The Speaker first pleaded that Among the local residents 18.458 rounds.

The conduct of the European cognised; then noting that Mr. the practice had always been re- declaration of March 31 in which to-day are Licut-Colonel Artbur Contingent (average strength 159) Billings protest seized scam reference was made torthedanger of Chapman, V.D. (retired), Asses good. The total number of able to the House, he proposed the political conditions in Siberia sor of Rates, who gos ou pon reports against them was 45 that in future on the Brat ruand wealth of Australia), Mr. Percival Stevens (Inspector of Mines, (From Mur Own Chirrespondent) affecting Manchuria which in sion: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. against 15 in 1918. There were of the question paper, he should,

turn would rexet upon Korea and Cartwright and family, Mr. and three reports for being drunk or Peking, May 25. Jaçan Objection was taken to Mrs. H. R. Harling. Mr. 9. Wig- under the influence of drink as members; but that if a second pass over questions of abonat Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George-Sir John Jordan Admiral Sha Cheng-ping. in the language as suggesting that gin (who has been manager of against one in 1918. Four wore round were reached questions of lately Hia Majesty's Enver Extraordinary and Minister spite of himself, is playing the Manchuria was under Japanese Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son, reported for sleeping on duty ach members might be asked on Flenipotentiary to China).

dual role of Premier and Minister sovereignty, The Japanese daring the absence against two, and fire for neglect of their behalf by others. Commander of St. Michael and St. George.--Mr. Beilby Alston of the Navy. General Chin Yung Legation is dealing with the leave of Mr. Abney).

Mr. doty AJ against one. One [His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to peng's ten days' leave of abeance matter itself without reference to D. K. Moss, Professor A. G.European Lance Sergeant was It was a fair solutiani, and, hot. China).

expired on May 23 and although Tokyo and proposes to point out Warren and Mrs. Warren and convicted at the Criminal Sessions withstanding the suspicions ob Companions of St. Michael and St. George.—Mr. Robert Vansittart he had addressed a second that the misapprehension is based Mr. P. A. Redmond of the for rape, and one EuropeanjectionsofLieutenant-Commander Diplomatic Service), Mr. William Rattigan (Diplomatic Service), | letter of resignation to the upon a misunderstanding. the University, Mr. and Mrs. H. R Police Constable was convicted Kenworthy, the House syproved Commander Gerald Talbot Naval Attache to His Majesty's Legation Presidens the latter preferred to Japanese text of the declaration Bridger, and Mr. F. R. J. Adams. by the Police Magistrate for it.

extend his leave than accep: the being quite clear that no such Mr. J. W. Jamieson, C.M.G. misconduct as a Police Constable. resignation straightway. Since suggestion as has been taken LL.D., Consul-General of Cantos Both were dismissed from the

Mr. Eilling, as he mellows with then, however, the Premier, who was intended. However, the is travelling home by thi- Force.

experience, is becoming qute n is still recuperating at Tangshan. point of interest is that it is the steamer, and also Mr. and Mrs.

The conduct of the Indian Buccessful champion of the rights has writter third letter of re-Japanese-financed and supported W. J. Hansen, o Canton, and Contingent (average strength of the private member. signation in which he expresses Frontier Defence Force which Mr. A. MacGowan of Messrs. 477) was good There were 230)

Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy General Smats. interviewed by the "Daily Chronicle," declared take him

the hope that the President will has inspired the protest, a fact Bradley & Co., Swatow.

reports as against 262 for the and Commander Wedgwood wate as his word and which may sugges to

preceding year. For drunken-the only representatives of the that apart from the grave situation in Central and Eastern Europe perit bic to relinquish au people that it so much camouflage

ness there were & as against 5, for Trio sad the apparent impotence of the League of Nations, British states-office which carries more care and not to be taken seriously. It.

disorderly conduct 32 as against the former asked Lieut.-Colonel present yesterday, and men abould give attention to the constitutional position of the British than honoor. What will happen. may be so, but rize will tell. Japanese control Japanese au

24, forneglect of duty 33 as against Halone's questions. Kimpire, Geographically the United Kingdom was an adjunct off no mun esa forecast, but there is

thorities would deny socb repor. 23, for absence from duty 75 as Europe, but politically it was the centre of a worldwide Empire. The a feeling of uneasiness in the

but they are fervently believed ir against 44, for gossiping and His reference to the "bon, and United Kingdom had seemingly paid to attention to the "fonda-capital due to the fear that a coup

Politicians way come and go, Chinese circles.

idling on duty 30 us against 60, gallant" member brought up Mr. mental constitutional changes brought by the war in the British will be precipitated ere long. Of peace may or may not be arranged. The Italian aviators have left and for sleeping on duty 15 as Charles Palmer, the newly-slected Commonwealth. The old pre-war Eritish Empire has gone it the course most people who have lived with the South, but the question after a fall round of entertain against 24. 314 men had no of The Wrekin, to ask whether it sense of colonies or subordinate nations clustering round one master any length of time in Chips have of the moment is whether or ment Lieutenant Ferrarin teak report. Two Indian Constables was in order to refer to a tem nation. Unfortunately the old machinery still remains." He disputed heard of impending events which not China shall enter into his departure on Snoday morning were convicted by the Police ber as "gallant" who no longer Mr. Bonar Law's contention that Dominion Home Rule was tantamount will shake the

DS 16 egotiations country

desired when, after circling the city. Magistrate for misconduct as a held his Majesty's commission. to a separatist republic, asserting, "We are an organic unisa, form-fits foundation. but China Japan for the return of Kiaochao. he headed for Koupangtze, Police Constable and were dis- ing one whole, with the King as the connecting link.

Lient-Commander Kenworthy the prophets and The long-deferred reply to the whieb he reached four hours missed from the Force. would be revolutionary. There must be compete equality and free-remains a virile nation whose Japanese note on the subject later. Resuming the fight after The behaviour of the Chinese w white with indignation at dom enjoyed by the sister states, whited by the King. Only on that energy and vitality are misdirect was not delivered until Saturday a brief rest he arrived at Hsingi. Contingent (average strength 412) the sugestion, and claimed the ed. if nos dissipated. All the and then it contained nothing chow in Korea, where he awaited was fair. There were altogether beent friend. Conflicting voices Speaker's protection for bia same, it has to be admitted that but what had been known for his colleague. Lieutenant 1,056 reports as against 1,217 the people are on the tiptoe of days would be the substance Masiero, who le Peking the in 1918. For drunkenness there and laughter from all sides made. expectation. Something is brew-of the answer. It was not day

[him more angry bull, after him. Together was none as against none, 81 for] ing. Whether it will come to Ppparently a discourteous note they set

Seoul, leeping on duty as against 136, "Shut up!" he said to the pase or not, remains to be seen. It was very friendly The Jap bat Masiero landed twelve 38 for disorderly conduct as Labour members, bebind bin: anese seemed to think that it minutes ahead of Ferrain. against 19, and 476 for minor and Ob, shot up!" again to offered the possibility of nego By the time these notes apcear offences as against 536. 147 men those in front, so that they Recent political movements tiations with respect to the they will both have arrived in bad noreport. Fourteen Chinese laughed the more. have suggested the return of guarding of the railway. At any Tokyo, where great preparations Constables were convicted by the Police Magistrate (11 dismissed

The Speaker's reply wai the momentous expansion of the idea of sovereignty in relation to the cannot write "return to two countries are no worse in tion Empire. The King is King of each his peoples, as well as all his power." for he is already in consequence than they were be

money-with menaces, 3 for mís called bimself a lieut-colonel, a peoples collectively. Thus the Prince of Wales visiting the dominion power all the time. Neverthe

Dower. He has been, in fact, in fore the presentation of the reply. Monday was a twofold holiday conduct as a Police Constable, 1 captain, or a commander, it wa roes and is received not as Heir Apparent of the British Sovereignless if he should be persuaded to

for British people, Whit Monday for gambling, 1 for giving in-assumed that he bad a right to but as Heir Apparent of their own Sovereign.

Whether they are to be taken and Empire Day falling on the correct evidence in Police Court, do so, and the House would assume the Premiership, as his adherenta wish, it would be the correct or not, reports received same date. Under the auspices for assault, and 5 for neglect of naturally refer

by the Chinese Government from of the Paking British Chamber duty.

"gallant" but Mr. Lowther signal for an outburst greater the North show a state of affairs of Commerce & children's The seamen, coxswains, engin-flatly declined to adjudicata upon than the country has yet witnes- which can only described sed. The Marshal, rightly or sensational According to the organised. These were carried 180) had 114 reports as com-

as entertainment and sports were cers and stokers (average strength the claim to any title. wrongly, stands for Japanese in information

He became more serious when It is announced the miners are offering to do an extra hour's fluence. That, of course, is not the Governmen: the Japanese afternoon when roughly, one drunkenness there was none as that it would save time if all is possession of out most successfully in the pared with 232 for last year. For Mr. Devlin sportively suggested work daily in order to increase the insufficient production. Trade popular, and it is easy to see bow have encouraged the Hung-hundred British children were against nose in 1918, and 89 for title were dropped," and we call statistics show total French exports to America for ten months of an agitation could be staged and huizes along $145,000,000, compared with $45,000,000 in 1918-9, and imports from produce very dramatic effects. Eastern Railway to create dis-a only children can. The girls" duty as against 177 in the pre-

the Chinese present and enjoyed themselves absence from station and late for each other by our names." America for the same period of $623,000,000, compared with At the same time, it is only fair turbances in order to bring about jumping contest was perhaps the vious year. 101. men had no Mr. Lowther reminded the $327,000,000.

to credit the very unpopular

a state of affairs which would most interesting of the afternoon. report recorded against them. fippant Belfast member that the Aofu Club with a

change justify further Japanese interven Nancy Stuckey, a girl of 10 or One engineer was convicted by courtesy implied in the use of the of heart based upon the tion. These reports suggest that 12 years, cleared 3 få 10, and took the Police Magistrate for larceny appellation honourable "bad appreciation of the fact that the Japanese have entered into premier honours from Lucy of kerosine oil (dismissed from been observed by the Bouse for Japan is no longer in a position arrangements for the transfer of Alston, the British Minister's the Force).

many canturies, and he depraest- bestow favoure upon the bandits from Shantung foto the daughter, who was a good second,

ed its discontinuance —a conclus militarists. This conversion bas northern regions and also that Alastair Ramsay, a former Hong- yet to be proved, but there are they, have conducted a pro- kong boy, was first in the potato

fon in which the House andibly DEATH OF FAMOUS TENOR.“ evidences that it has begun.

agreed. paganda to induce the Chinese race, his brother Archie being At Bolton the funerai-recently merchants in consequence of the second; together they won the took place of William Green, Just now, the Japanese Lega- Hanghutzes activities to com. threelegged race, Alastair win-well known for many years. 29 5 tion bas nuder consideration a plain of the inadequate protection ning The obstacle race and com- ténor. He toured with Patti, protest from the Chinese Govern-, afforded by the Chinese patios in

Melba Albani, and Clara Bartk

DOMINION HOME RULE.

London. Jude D.

foundation will the British Commonwealth last."

Dissolution confounds

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Camperdown Vic.), June 1. The Prince of Wales, touring the pastoral and dairying districts of western Victoria, was enthusiastically greeted by the country folk.

London. June 1.

30m2

for

The "Times." commenting on the King's Birthday. points out Marshal Tuan Chi-jui to office. rate, the relations between the have been made for their recepfrom the Force), 3 for demanding characteristic. If an hon member

FRENCH MINERS' OFFER.

AMERICAN MINERS.

Paris, June 2.

to Washington, June 4. The anthracite mineowners and miners have accepted President 'Wilson's offer of a commission to decide the wages Bispate,

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