1920-07-14 — Page 1

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

69174 三拜禮

號四十月七英港香

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14. 1920.

KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REPARATION BY GERMANY.

GERMAN DELEGATES" RELUCTANCE.

REUTERS TELEGRAMS.

ZIONIST DEMONSTRATION,

MR. B.LFOUR'S APPEAL TO ARABE

London, July 135

London, July 11.

A great Zionist demonstration was held at the Albert Hall to ▲ 8pa communique issued this afternoon shors that, arising out of the solution of the coal question, Herr von Simons displayed a celebrate Britain's acceptance of the mandate over Palestine. Lord reluctance to submit the German reparation plans as previously Rothschild presided and others present were Mr. Balfour, Lord arranged. He said he had just learned that the coal deliveries demand Crewe, Lond Robert Cecil, the Chief Rabbi, and Dra Workmann, exceeded double Gearmany's economic possibilities and amountedMax Nordau and Sokolow, as well as Jewish delegates from 25. to one-third of her cutpat. That would reduce the coefficient of the countries. Messages of sympathy were read from many notables. Mr. Balfour, who was enthusiastically received, warned the satisfaction of her needs from 60 to 49 per oral, while the German incloding the Bishops of Manchester and Gloucester. plans had been prepared on other bases.

meeting that there were difficulties ahead, especially in connection with the Arab question, which would exquira mutual g991will between Arab and Jew. He hoped the Arabs would remember that Turks and that they would not begrudge a small notch in Arab the Great Powers had freed them from the brutal tyranny of the territory being given to a race exited for centuries from the land of of their forefathers.

After M. Millerand had expressed surprise at the Delegation's new standpoint, the latter conferred, and, on resuming, Herr von Simous declared that as a final decision with regard to deliveries was not to be takan until to-morrow, when the experts' report would be examined, the Dalogation would submit the plans now prepared. M. Müllerand, replying to a remark regarding the object of the Sa Conference, said there could be no question of modifying Article of the Treaty, but the Allies decided at San Remo that the eaty be liberally and reasonably construed. The Germans then Banded in their plans.

THE GERMAN PROPOSALS. .

Mr. Balfour dwelt on the importance of the partnership between confidence that neither would fail the other. the Jews and Great Britain as the Mandatory Power. He expressed

Lord Robert Cecil believed that the two outstanding features of the war would be regarded in the future as the establishment of a Jewish National Home so the creation of the League of Nations. Spa, July 12.

A resolution was adopted expressing high appreciation of the The text of the German Reparations plans is a most lengthy illustrious services rendered to the Jewish nation by the Allled document. It begins by declaring that any arrangement must take statesmen and people and pledging the British Jews to spare no sccount of the economic and Enancial capacity of Germany, and effort or sacrifice in rebuilding Palestine as & National Home in international economic sources of supply must be regained. It pro-callaboration with the inhabitants of the country. poses that experts of both parties meet as soon as possible to fix the instalments in accordance with Germany's capacity. In order to was re quick deliveries of the material demanded by the Allies, Germany is creating Trade Associations which will act in co-oper ation with the Government and be obliged to furnish the specified quota of misterial. It recommends that each of the Allies form organisations to control deliveries.

EXCESS PROFITS DUTY.

VOTION TO REDUCE TAX REJECTED.

of the devastated regions,

London, Jaty 12. Regarding the reconstitution Germany proposes that the work should be undertaken under a

In the House of Commons, replying to a motion by Mt. Tertel! great international colonisation scheme, including the formation of an international syndicate of contractors, participation in which

per cent, Mr. Chamberlain pointed out that Britain, had not should be open to all States, which would clean up the devastated in favour of the reduction of the Exes Profi's Duty from 6) to 4) suffered the financial troubles experienced by the United States and #rous, reconstruct industry, agriculture, railways, oic, and should be empowered homes. The syndi ata kect new

invite contractors and workmen from the Allied and Associated Japan, sad he gladly noted a check in the spirit of ancontrolled abandon the ta-The trate Powers, Germany to participate in this work, which would be carried expansion in speculation prevalent earlier in the year.lie was

pending which

be And

agreed only out on business and not bureaucratic lines, without undus profits.nx us to and an alternativa for the Excess Profts Duty, If the scheme is accepted in principle, a conference of representatives

Fla of the Governments and countries wishing to participate and representatives of the population in the devastated region should be required certainty regarding the future. The Government never

current year and it would no; exceed 4) per cent. next year. held immediately to consider the practical execution of the scheme.contemplated that the 60 per cent. levy should entinue beyond the pointed oat the Government's duty was to end savour to restore credit before lean years set in. Nothing more impressed the world or pro- duced a quicker return thao cur efforts to right our Saances im- mediately the war stopped.

THE LATE LORD FISHER,

London, July 10. The Timex says Lord Fisher is seriously ill, as the result of an operation.

A later S83K?, [This telegram has been delayed in transit. to hand yesterday, announced Lord Fisher's death:-Ed. H. K.T.)

PRESS TRIBUTES.

London, July 15. The Daily Telegraph says the late Lord Fisher created the Anstrument which, in association with other agencies. brought Ger-

many's world ambitions to the dust.

"The Daily Mail says Lord Fisher was never afraid of risks. He took the responsibility, before which others quailed, of sending battle cruisers to destroy Admiral von Spee, though ho thereby reduced the strength of our battle cruisers below the German strength.

The Daily Mail publishes s pathetic letter dictated by Lord Fisher in his last illness, in which he complains of being forgotten. The Daily Express says "Jacky" Fisher made many enemies. bat in death no voice will be raised in the Empire to belittle his forceful career.

The Daily Chronide aays the spite of scientific daring with which Lord Fisher galvanised the Navy into new life was the essence of its victory.

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The Times says Lord Fisher's chief glory was that it was mainly owing to his reforms that we played the part we did in the

WEL

EMPIRE FORESTRY CONFERENCE.

THE STATE AND FORESTS.

London, July 12. The British Empire Forestry Conference Committee has considered the responsibility of the State for forest policy. The subject was introduced by Mr. Clatterbuck, Chief Conservator of the United Provin-es of India. In the afternoon an English delegate waed a discussion upon the Forest Authority. The result of the discussions was a unanimous recognition that forests abould be administered as a trust for the community at large by the Govern- The discussion meat, and this trust imposed the responsibility of constituting so adequately organized and financed authority. covered problems whereby the Forest Authority could deal with Commercial problems of the utilisation of timber.

ARMY RECRUITING.

London, June 10, Recruiting for the new Territorial Army is proceeding at the satisfactory rate of 3,000 a week, while over 1,000 Regulars are being recruited weekly.

BRITISH EVACUATE BATUM.

Londen, July 12, British Bually evacuated Batum on July 9, without incident,

Voors are now in occupation.

tax

Was

could be temporary,

no

that

Mr. Terrell's motion was rejected by 239 votes to 117.

TRADE WITH RUSSIA

A REPORT CONFIRMED.

Landen, July 12

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. George Thoras, Mr. Bonar Law confirmed the statement that the Russian Soviet Govern- ment has accepted the British Government's conditions with regard to the resumption of trade, and an understanding had therefore been reached with regard to the principles upon which a trade agreement would be negotiated. He also stated that the British Gorerament, in agreement with the Allies, had made proposals to the Soviet Govern- ment for an immediate Russo-Polish armistice oa equitabla terma, to be followed by & Peace Conference between Russia and the border states.

Replying to further questions, Mr. Bonar Law declined to say whether the British Government had threatened to send military forces in the event of the Russian Gov-rament's non-compliance. He denied that his statement involved British recognition of the Soviet Government

BRITISH PRISONERS IN RUSSIA

ROPES OF THEIR RELEASE.

London, July 12.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Frederick Hall, Mr. Boner Law stated that there were 55 British naval and military prisoners in Russia, and also a number of civilians imprisoned for reasons which bad never been fully explained. He hoped that the negotiations now progressing would secure their immediate release. Replying to a farther question, Mr. Benar Law stated that there were still Russian prisoners in England.

BUSINESS BOOM AT HOME

MANY NEW COMPANIES FLOATED.

London, July 12. During the first six months of 1929, 6,415 new Companies were registered, with a capital of £443,733,000, this sorpassing the record of the second half-year of 1919, when the registrations numbered 5,414 and the capital was £152,734 000. Now textile Companias number 653, with a capital of £116,000,000,

IRISH UNREST.

PRECAUTIONS IN ULSTER

dan, July 10...

The Daily Mail says that in view of posible disturbed in Ulster on July 12, serad fresh battalions haya bag Ireland and five more are in realizate -- Paraviršia kan ad to Belfast Orangemen to bald a demonstration threa the city

BA KELE OUFT: 10 CM.

$36 PER JETNIE.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EMPIRE EXHIBITION,

BIG EVENT FOR 1923.

additional £500,000 sa

· London, July 12.

DEATH OF MR. F. H. THOMAS

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PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY.

It is with since heret that: we record the sussen demise of Mr. F. L. Thomas, of the Hodg

It is proposed to hold in Londen in 1923 an Exhibition re-kong and Shanghai Banking as a painful surpriss to a wida presentative of the industries and resources of the British Empire. Corporation. The news will coms being -secured elsawhere seemed to be in his usual good The Government proposes to ask Parliament, to sanotion o vote of £100,000 to the guarantee fund, conditionally on circle of friends. The deceased contribution include approval of all regulations; for example, those taken ill last evening. His con- The Board of Trade stipulations in connection with the proposed health yesterday, and was only affecting the participation of various parts of the Empire. H.M. thedition soon became critical and King has promised his patronage and the Prince of Wales will be be passed away in the early President of the General Committee. Any surplas profits will be boars of this morning devoted to public object

SERIOUS INDIAN INCIDENT.

BRITISH OFFICER SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.

Abbottabad, India, July 12.

Deceased, who was about 42. years of age, had spent a good many years in the service of the Bank. Ha first came East la 1909. serving in the Bmbay, Calcutta and Singapore offices. It was in 1905 that he came to the Head Office at Hongkong and, except- ing for a short stay in Cantone. had seen continuous service here. He was one of the senior members An official message says that a serious altercation took place at of the staff and was extremely a station at Kachagari. British military police were endeavouring popular, not only with his follow The late Mr. Thomas was pro- were travelling without tickets, when a crowd attacked them, ser | he came in contact ·

identified with the tously wounding a British Officer. The crowd also injured two

Hongkong Golf Club, being "a to evict from a train two Moslem emigrants to Afghanistan who workers, but with all with whom policeman. The troops fired three shots and one emigrant was minently killed and another wounded.

member of the Committee, He was also a keen follower of racing and was one of the regular Ab tendants at all Meetings and Gymkhanas,having an intero31 E Downer. For three years he held & Commission in the Hongkong Defence Corps, being a Lieuten not in charge of an infante pistoon.In many other ways be was extremely well known and highly respected -

Excitement bas been observed in Pashawar City, where the local Khilafat Co omittee has exercised a res.raining influence. An official enquiry is proceeding.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent.) PRICE OF RICE.

NOT TO BE REDUCED IN SINGAPORE.

Singapore, July 13.

It is understood that the Government has no intention of reducing the price of rice at present. It is pointed out that a reduction to one dollar would mean a loss of three millions monthly, in addition to the 21 millions already lost before the price was raised in May,

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS:

THE CRISIS IN THE NORTH.

EFFORTS TO PREVENT FIGHTING,

Shangh, July 13.

Deceased was die is proceed. on leave for Home in about two monthe time, & cirenitatance that adds to the sadness of the ORSO...

The funeral takes place this evaning, the cortage passing the Monument at 5.30.

LAWN BOWLS.

POLICE

CIVIL SERVICE.

Op Sahoday last the rain during the early part of, the day Kas accountable for the League Match,- Taikoo versus Kowloon, being post- It eventually transpired posed. that the ground at Taikoo beco playable, but too late to notily," players.

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The Police and Civil Service were mo.e fortunato and had a vary clown game, the furmer winning by & points caly. The scares were'ES under.

Police.

Reid Robertson

Chan Jok-lia has officially wired to the President and Tuan Cai-jui pursuading them not to be ill-advised in declaring war against each other. He has also secretly wired to Tuan earnestly Grimmett requesting that he may be allowed to act as mediator.

concurrence.

Civil Service. Patbayjohn Langley Sara

Grant (9).25 Fincher (s): Broke

Borthwick

The President intend to issue a mandate prohibiting fighting,

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Watt

Lamble and bas sent Kat Wan-pang, the ex-Premier, to request Tuan's Clark

After an arrangement made by Sun Yat-sen and Tang Shao-yee Clarke (3).....13 Blake (9).............

Stapley in Hangcho the armies of Chekiang and Kiungen have retreated

One more Another to their original positions and the railway between Shangbai and Kent Nanking has resumed running.

Total........50 Tulal....57. Gerrard (s)...27 Seccotabe (1)..21

Mi-hee-chong. Tuchun of Anhui, has mobilized 20 battalions to assist Tuan t bi-joi.

Liang Shib-yea loft bere for Hongkong per the a. China on the 19th instant.

[Other Telegrams on Page 2)

FORGERY.

CHINESE SENT TO GAOL

Next Saturday Kowloon Cricket Club and Kowloon are at home to Taik and Civil Service tes pectively.

TO-DAY'S · EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dullar on demand, to-day was 38. $444.-

THE WEATHER.

DON'T FORGET.

would have to get the firm's chup before the latter could be deliver- ed to him. He took the receipt to the office and had it chopped and came back and took the letter. The draft was taken by

2 p.m. Barometer ~~~29 54. T-m- At the Magistracy this morning, the defendant to the Internation- before Mr. N. L. Smith, & Chinese al Banking Corporation, waers it perature:-90. Humidity :--73.

ther defendant was charged with ob aining a was -cashed, registered letter by feloniously igning the complainant's name representing himself to be Chan on it. The complainant, in the Yong-chang at the General Post meanwhile, had recived, & letter Office, and with feloniously forg from the same friend in America [ing the signature of the said Chan, advising him that draft had been lotter. As such a registered letter Yong-chang on a drait for $100, sent to him under a registered which was sent in the letter.

Detective Sergeant Dorling did not torn up, he went to the P said that on the 6th instant the General Prat Office, and was told General Post Office received that it had already been delivered. an 1 9.15 p.m. registered letter from America Suspicions fell on the coolie of addressed to the complainant. If the office, namely, the defendant, lay in the Post Office for the day, and he was arrested. £s no-one claimed it. The let ter was then sent to a Japanese office where it was addressed. The defendant.”: had

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Larenst Time

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The defendant admitted that be received the letter, signed, it, and p.m. He did not eash the draft. left it on the complainant's table. |

Mr. Smith --sentererit

•Die defendant in one month's

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