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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED – 1881).

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REALXT MONDAY, JULY 5, 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

I'S DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,

NOMINATING THE CANDIDATES,

San Francisco, July 1.

Appearing before the Sub-Committee drafting the platform, Mr.| McClashy urged an anti-Japanese plank, excluding non-essailable ((?) peoples and forbidding those already here from ownership or

-control of the soil.

Mr. Uompars presented the Labour plank, in which be charged the Republicans with reaction and declared that the Labour vote must seek now an avonne for an expressing of its viaws,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

FORTY-FOUR HOUR WEEK.

COL. JOHN WARD OPPOSES.

Landun, July 2

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THE BRUSSELS CONFERENCE.

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EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON REPARATIONS.

B+ NOLE COFY: 10 CTS.

136 PER ANNUM.

EUROPEAN SHOOTS DETECTIVE.

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CHARGE OF MAN-

**SLAUGHTER

an special duty, ・ and

Road Brussels, July 1. Other planks urged the independence of India, sympathy with delegates had a prolonged informal conference regarding the division An evening communique mays the British, Belgian and Italian Korea and the independence of the Phillippines, the latter causing of the amount from reparations raived from Germany. There is

[no divergence of views regardingCermany's liabilities.

the Cammilfee to rise and cheer.

TUSSLE WITH GAMBLER.

POLICE OFTICKR HAS

WARN TIM

nce Sergeant Fell and.

the

faw

KENT" SOLD.

BEING BROKEN TP HERK

BMS Kani ̈ hai been sold to the Tak Cheong Bṛt, marina stemlere, for bre:

the work bar)

LOCAL WEDDING.

ENRIQUEZ - LEONARD.

R. MGADOO NOMINATED.

San Francisco, July 1. Mr. McAdoo has changed his mind and has been nominated. Governor Smith of New York and Governor Edwards of New Jersey have also been nominated.

A "SLIGHTLY MOIST" PLANK,

San Francisco, July 1. Administration leaders are reported to be planning to bring will refer to the fact that President Wilson vetoed the Volstead Act. Spa Gergan delegates will be asked to participate in the Con- It is a foregone conclusion that a fight on the floor of the Convention fereuce.

"dry" issue it is generally conceded that the Convention will vole communication from the Reparations Commission regarding the orning for the prosecution. H the sun, and with great adroit | Victoria Leonard, one of a well- will be precipitated by the drys," and on a straight" wet "or Finally the Conference took up the examination of an official Bet this plank is backed with a declaration upholding failure of Germany to fulfill her obligations in respect of the delivery “dry.” President Wilson. It is thought to have a good chance.

of coal, despite the fact that the demands made on Germany had Daring the nominations, Senator Robinson requested Mrs, been less than those provided for in the Treaty. George Bass, one of the delegates, to take the chair. roar of cheering because this was the first time a woman hadi wielded the gavel at a great National onvention.

Much public interest in uw incid At the Democratic Convention the first names proposed for|| The National Federation af Trade Uniona, at a meeting st in the ome of Mr. W. J. Williams, ukes selection is Democratic candidate for the Fresidency were Seastor Leamington, passed a resolution in favour of a 44-hour week in all an mcipiores as the Naval Dạch, on Estunda, 1. Chúng Bải L Owen, Mr. Gerrard (former Ambassador to Berlin), Sanator Cummings industries, despite the advice of the Labourite, Colonel Jobs Ward: yard, who was to-day brought Work- mierać - Into a territo (temporary Chairman of the Convention), Senator Hitchcock, Mr. who urged it would be far better to stabilise the present achieve before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, in struggle, to the great internet of a my

repött "that'sho" wan' to be Mitchell Palmer (Attorney General), Mr. Meredith (Secretary of❘ments of the Unions than to grasp at shadows,

dicted on a charge of man-namber of street loafers. The compacta

Singapore “is, therefore, Aşpriomitare) and Governor Cox of Ohio.

slaughter.

gambier proved to be too much of On Saturday night, in con-handful for the Sergeant, who, ed, took an active part in the The Kent, I will be rumuzaberi sequence of an epidemic of in the course of his struggle with Falklands battle and autoesch arcenics which bad beakan hiu prisoner, bach to resurs in his edin sinking 'W German out in that locality, Chistes transformand finally to soundchip: In that actions are detectives were sent in Kennedy | his whistle for aid.

dokaj was . Styvdrály. « strained and who is a tenant of one of the queation, had collared blm by the up by Chinese. Barine delers, it is stated that Mr. Williams surprised Chinese in the lane in fighting unit. By being broken

Sergt. Nell swooped upon the became practically nacions sa onses, shot one of them in the neck, and was stooping to pick thin gallant ship comes to bage with a rifle, being under the up imprsation when how this man ground to produce them as

an the inglorious and PREPARING FOR SPA

prowling outside his house that evidence before the Magistrate, Brussels, July 3rd. A communique says a second session of the Conferences, bald was fired from the hall crashed the advantage, the prisoner and he was a thief. The shot, which when, quick to avail himself of this afternoon, and presided over by M. de Croix. considered the through a glass pane of the denly evinced report by committees of experts with regard to naval, military and front door, hit the detective in

K activit. air disarmaments, in which Germany had failed to fulfil ber the leg and he had to be removed wrenching himssif free from the (obligation under the Treaty of Versailles.

to the Gossraizuna Ciril Hospital Chinese fed down the lane, but The procedure to be followed at Spa was then discussed and in an ambulance. From loss of was overtaken by the policeman

his captor, grasp of

tha

before the Convention & plank described as "slightly moist," which was decided to fix the next meeting of the Conference for July 3 at hood the man died yesterday, in another lane. Here both pur circle took place on Saturday at A wedding of interest to a large The Deputy Superintendent per and pursued fell over a bed 4 Joseph's Church, Garden Road, Police appeared in Cours th

Habich was being put out to dry The bride was Miss Earbarn fortunately died since the origins to the most stated that the detective had un-ness, the Chinese applied his teeth known Hongkong family, daughter charge of sounding was preferred the Sergeant's leg. The Sergeant of the late Mr. Joseph Leonard

tender part of against the accused. That charge retaliated with his truncheon, bet bailiff of the Supreme Court, and had now to be amended, and a this seemed to produce no effect Mrs. & Leotard. The bride- charge of manslaughter brought on the demeanour of the prisoner. Tom was Mr. Antoale de Gascon In addition to the original count Eventually the whistle was re- Enriques, son of Mr. J. Gascon Ein Worship' fixed the hearing sorted to, but it was quickly Gonzales de Bernedo (ex-Consul of the case for to-morrow after-snatched from his hand. This for Chile and Acting Congal for The Platform Committee of the Convention has adopted a plant

Washington, July 2

noon and the following day. expressing sympathy with the aspirations of the Irish people for

The accused, who wan balled of the Sergeant, who gave the late Mrs, C. Enrique de Ganzsics proved too much for the temper Panama and Guatemala) and the Admital Benson, Chairman of the Shipping Boat. has a self-govemment and pledges the party to such action as is consounced that the Board is determined to build up the American dus yesterday at the Policeman sistent with international usage. A plank urging diplomatic Merchant Marine despite the threats of foreign interests to defal Station in the sum of $5, was bead with his truncheon, Not M. de Gonzales. The churc

an awful crack on the de Barnido, and atárson är M. recognition of the Irish Republic was rejected.

the Bill. He further declared that if the threats of foreign carriers again released on the same ball until then was the man calmed, nicely decorated and the lega to divest business to the Pacific Coast are carried out the Board Mr. Nash will appear for the but he was still keeping up a number of guests present witness- would allocate American vessels for a similar purpose..

THE 18ISH PLANK.

There was a

San Francisco, July 2.

ASAISTIC IMMIGRANTS,

San Francisco. July 2. The plank in the platform dealing with Asiatic immigrants Bays | that the policy of the United States with reference to the non- admission of Asistic immigrants truly expresses the judgment of Americans and it pledges to support the States whose geographical situation or internal conditions make this policy and the enforcement of the laws enacted pursuant thereto, of particular

-concern.

FIGHT FOR "BOSE DRY" DECLARATION.

San Francisco, July 2.

AMERICAN SHIPPING.-

ADMIRAL DENSON SPEAKS OUT.

EXCESS PROFITS TAX

NO RELIEF TO BE GRANTED,

London, July 2 Receiving a deputation from the Federation of British Indus tries. Mr. Chamberlain declared that the Government's eñorta to The Flatform Committee's draft platform does not mention by business man, but declined to give relief from the Excess Profits grapple with debt had been beneficial. He counselled great prudence Prohibition. Mr. Bryan declares that he will carry the fight for a Tax, to extend the time or to take payment in War Stock. "bone iry" declaration to the floor of the Convention.

MORE CANDIDATES.

San Francisco, Jais. 2.

At the Convention, Governor Cornnell proposed Mr. Davis (Ambassador in London) as the strongest candidate. Senator Glass and Senator Simmons were also proposed.

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THE IRISS UNREST.

defence.

BIG OPIUM HAUL.

rather weak struggle when aided a very happy union. The bride came for the exhausted Sergeant was given away by Professor in the person of two other F. Gonzales, her brother-in-law. I members of the Force.

She was beautifuly attired in a The prisoner Wax to-day whité zatia dress trimmed with charged before Mr. N. L. Smith | silver net lace, completed with the with gambling and assault, and furthodox orange blossom and was sentenced to one month's train of satín aid not. Tha hard labour without the option Maison Lily is to be complimentad of ■-fine.

DAY BY DAY.

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There was a clean bill of health in the Colony on Saturday.

jupon it. A bouquet of white tea roses and les added to the

charming picture. The bridedamadi

FROM A JUNE.

and arms smuggles whose pre- That big syndicate of opium

sence has boso indicated by the frécent big hauls by oficials of the

maids were the Misses Eileen andă Revenue Department suffered

Doreen Leonard, sisters of the another big loss inst night, whoo

bride, both dressed in white.net some 3280 faels of the poppy

trimmed with pink and blue THREAT TO MAGISTRATES.

linics, valued at $36,000, ware

ribbons and satin rosebuds. The London, July 2. siezed by CP.O. Wildin on a junk

bride's mother chose black satis Warning notices signed on behalf of the Irish Rapublican wbieb lay alongside the Praja

and lace. Mr. T. C. Mynaschi, Army bave been received by the Mohill Magistrates, demanding Theopium, which was apparent Miss Bessie Dwyer, of Manila, proposed Mr. Harrison, Governor their resignation and threatening penalties if they do not comply.ly intended for the Colony, was

vice-Consal for Pert, supported General of the Philippines.

the bridegroom as best man, while Raids for patrol, arms and ammonition continue to be a daily carefully concealed in the hold, Yesterday the Kowloon C 0.] Capt. J. Medina of the ax. Quinne- and its discovery led to the arrest and U.SRC. mer in an all-day bang, attended the bride in Hika" of the mistress of the junk and golf make the later winning capacity. Rev. Father Augustinse, another member of the crew on easily. charge of possession of the drug. They were brought up before the

The total output of the Kailan held at the Hongkong Hotel, this morning. who granted for the week ending 19th June, the heartiest good wishes of their

Mrs. Brown, who was formerly the actress. Izelts Jewel seconded Mr. Davis" nomination.

While the Convention was listening to the nominating speeches, occurrence. the Committee of Resolutions was labouring considering the platform plank by plank. Their labours were interrupted by an application from a committee representing a caucus of Trishsympathisers, favour- ing the re:ognition of the Irish Republic. They stated that if the plank

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.

London, July 3

The House of Commons has rejected by 163 votes to 16

an

Rector of St. Joseph's, was the omelating clergyman.

Subsequently a reception was

was not accepted it would be taken to the floor of the Convention.jamendment to the Unemployment Insurance Bill making the Bill Magistrate (Mr. R. O. Hutchison Mining Administration's mixes where the happy couple received

The Committee wrangled for two hours before reaching agreement non-contributors on the part of unemployed. on the suffrags plank and then agreed to hear the caucus case.

Senator Walsh, who is head of the American commission for Irish freedom told

NEW AERIAL SERVICE.

tons.

-kondon; July 2.

remand on the application of Mr A. E. Hall, who is defending both mounted to 86,211 tons and the

sales daring the period, to 89,541 many friends. The honeymoon is prisoners.

being spent in America, includ |ing a visit to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Earlquer left by the Eatori Independence Day is being Maru yesterday. The bride's celebrated by local

and page colour 'French crepe tria Stripes bave been much in med with white shadow lace, with evidence, and the American hat and shoes to match.

the Committee that the plan of the

sub-Committee, proposing to leave the Irish question to the League of Nations. was regarded by the Irish as ani A new service of serial mails between London and Holland evasion of the issue. He advocated a plank pledging the party, to starts on Joly-5. · diplomatic recognition of the Irish Republic. The Committee rejected the sub-committee's proposed plank and also another favour- ing Irish Independence.

REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN BEGINS.

HOME CRICKET.

London, July 2 Susser beat Gloucestershire by an innings and 21 ruus. Leicester's match was abandoned.

FALSE PRETENCES. caps today. The Stars Amer going away dress was of chang

the

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 36./794d.

Washington, July 1 Senator Harding, the Republican candidate, in his first campaign

A JAPANESE SENT TO GAOL. Consulate has been closed to speech, urged the preservation of "Americanism" as the first and

business. This afternoon a recep "highest duty of all citizens, He declared that America did not

THE SEAMEN'S CONGRESS.

Five charges of obtaining food, American community at

tion is being given by the intend to hold aloof but so grrogate to herself the keeping of the

drinks and other things from Hongkong Hotel. Genoa, Joly Z. American Continent and every concept of America's morst obliga- Mr. Barlow, Reporter of the Unemployment Committee of the various Japanese hotels and tion. They must make sure that their own house was in order Seamen's Congress. has presented a draft Convention abolishing restaurants and a sixth charge before they attempted the miracle of the Old World's stabilisation. private employment agencies. It suggests as a substitute free State that of failing to register bimaelf- sgencies. sesmen to have free choice of ships. The Convention were to-day preferred against a likewise provides for insurance unemployment after shipwreck.. |Japanese fireman who stated he was formerly employed on the Persia Maru.

A 'Chinaman, named Tau Ah The prisoner pleaded guilty to Lak, seaman on a Chinese vessel pereture:87. Humidify:78.

2 p.m. Barometer: 29.72. Tom- all counts, with the exception of lying at Leith, was in Edinburgh the one la respect of ble registra-Bheriff Court recently, fined £50, tign.

with the alternative of three

US. SHIPPING BILL.

BEING CONSIDERED BY BRITAIN.

THE GREEK OPERATIONS.

CHINÁMAN'S OPIUM SUPPLY.

Paris, June 2. A Greek communique says the Greeks occupied Ealikessar on London, July 1. ' June 30. The Nationalists were outflanked from the east and In the House of Commons, replying to a question. Mr. Kellaway retreated after a stout resistance, leaving a number of killed and I was disclosed that the months in prison, for having been said the Departments concerned were carefully considering the wounded. The Greeks captured 1,200 prisoner, 54 guns, with most Japanese managed to keep him- found in possession of 8lbs. of "poltbie effects of the American Merchant Marine Bili on British of their breaches removed, and much war material.

shipping

NAVAL CLASPS.

FOR AUTION IN THE WAR.

AUSTRIAN RAILWAY SERVICE SUSPENDED.

THE WEATHER"

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY,

self in good trim between the opium. Castors odieurs search- dates of the 30th June and the ing the vessel found the Srd instant by, visiting one hotel opium concealed "behind" one after the other, and ordering a of the beams of a locker to the Theatre Royal, -- Humphrey Vienna, July Z..

lavish supply of food and drinks fore part of the ship. It wa| Basop-9.15 p. Owing to friction between the pro-boycott and sati-boycott to be calculated amounted to sold, & profit of £60 would be Pa

the vine of which when it came stated that were the opium to be Coronet Thostie railway employees of the eastern railway lines, endangering the nextly one hundred dollars, realised. Opium brought fate Hongkong Theatre-545, 712 London, June 3. safety of passengers and goods, the Government has suspended the Further, by the exercise of clever various poris often found is way soi 9.15 p.m. entire railway service between Vienna and the Hungarian frontier, pasch he had Alid managed to Chin lown in Loadou,

The King has approved naval clasps to the War Medal for sations at use, single ship actions, and actions with enemy sta. The single ship actions include the fights with the the Tonigsberg. Masopotamia, the Red Sea, the Takes; German East -Africa, the Fific Islands and the

Lalanded under actions with Ísad troops.

Säätiöns for which the naval clasp is awarded |

Armands of the Emden by the cruiser Sydney.

NO VOTES FOR BINGAN WOMEN.

The Charbex bes by 89 potes to 741

(ớther

to obtain from a young lady, a cuinadi, through, za Klin Bali Sziaki, living at the said that though 11 was Nora Hotel, gold Thug smount, it waszalely which za vs Deð at $15.

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