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EDISON

LAMPS

The

CORY

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

69239 # ###ƒAT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1920.

REUTER'S. TELEGRAMS.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY.

WILL M. MILLERAND STAND?

Paris, September, 20. It is stated in the Lobbies that M. Millerand has agreed to tand for the Presidency.

M. MILLERAND'S STATEMENT.

Later.

M. Millerand, in a statement, is of the opinion that nowhere could he do such useful work as Premier. Nevertheless, if the majority of the two Chambers considered his presence at the Elyseo preferable to his pursuit of the national policy he had carried out since his assumption of the Premiership he would not remain desi to an appeal by the nation's representatives.

It is felt that M. Millerand's acceptance of the candidacy has solved the Presidential crisis. Both in the Senate and Chamber it i i regarded that his election is a foregone conclusion, no other can- late being officially mentioned. The favourites for the Premier- ship are M. Jonnart and M. Briand.

THE COAL CRISIS.

MISERS' DELEGATES TO DECIDE.

London, September 20.

After the tea interval, the Miners' Executive met privately for two hours at the Board of Trade and subsequently dispersed without meeting Sir Robert Horne, who was awaiting them.

It is generally assumed that the whole matter will be placed before the National Conference of miners' delegates meeting in London to-morrow, when the Executives will pat upon the delegates the responsibility of deciding the character of fazore action.

SIP ROBERT HORSE'S YUTILE APPEALS.

LATEST SPECIAL, TELEGRAMS,

(From Our Own Correspondents

STRAITS SHIPPING FATALITY.

CAUSE OF. THE DEATHS.

Singapore, September 21.: The funerals of the victims aboard the stranded Altenburg were very largely attended.

It appears that the deaths occurred owing to attempts to rescue those first overcome, and are believed to be due to carbon monoxide.

BORNEO "SLAVERY.”

THE CHARGES UNFOUNDED.

Singapore, September 21.

日暨十月八

BIG FIRE.

SKIGLE COPY: 10 CTS. $36 PER ANNUM,

GYMKHANA

NOTES.

PIRATES

“WELVE HOUSES DESTROY- THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS. A PISHERMAN MURDERED,

ED AT KOWLOON CITY,

Damage to the extent of 341,- 000 was caused in a disastrous fire which broke ont in Kowloon

City last evening and destroyed twelve houses simated in the main thoroughfare.

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acade

(BY

The course

·WIRKLISS").

somewhat

The report at a murder per- petrated by a gang of Hokk pirates on the high seas, has just reached the Tai O Police.

heavy this morning, owing to the A local fishing junk, with a downpour of rain during the crew of three mon, sailed from night, and, with the exception of Hongkong yesterday, and whan a few, all of the ponies did their near a locality named In Tat The upsetting of a kerosine timp in a tailor's shop on the last quarter in over 33.

Lock, outside the waters of the 6.30 Pantile did the best gallop of Colony, st

pm, they approacbed by a hig ground floor of No. 62 Main Street started the blase, which had the morning, covering the half-ware strong ally in a wind that was mile in 1.05; last quarter, 30. two-masted junk with a crew In spite of the weather, there (af 15 man who were iduin fffled “ than blowing. The frǝspread to the other side of the street, and burn-were present the usual interested as Hoklos. What followed came ed with such fierceness that in a

owners, and Slam and Lighting as a shock to the fishers. A valley of shots from small armIS" Aid? remarkably, short time a whole were ridden by Mr. J. J. row of houses on both sides was

Spotted Sand went too alow rifles swept across the narrow of the fahing “boat, hopelessly involved.

altogether for the mile, but deck

one of the crew and The Fire Brigade was promptly Pawnshop went wall over the killing

started and the

same distance in 2. zü. finishing seriously wounding another. The operations at about 6.80 p, the last quarter in 33.9/5.

thind man escaped the vallay, Mr. Sall-Irring on ́Attraction The mysterians part of the little time after the outbreak, started. They worked under the covered the mile in 29.25, and affair was that no aksept was supervision of Mr. Mass and, the

dis- 4ssistant Captain Supt. of Police the pony was hard hell. Malcolm made by the pirates to board the

was given his daily trot. The fiabing junk. After the (Mr. T. H. King) but in spite times recorded were

charge of the first volley, in shots were efforts of their

the blaze

Pantile (Half Mile).-35; 1.05; which some 40 firm bold and secured

estimated to bave bean fired, the last quarter, 30. burned all night. Twelve hapses

Blackbird Dahlia (Three Quar- | pirate junk saïlub-away, leaving -Survivor of the were burned down, eight of theseter Mile)-35;108: 1.41,25; last the sole

crew of the fishing junk to manage İquarter, 33.25.

Albion Dahlia (Mile).—39; } as best be could to bring the vessel In view of the extent of the The masters of several steam conflagration, it was extremaly112: 1.45; 23: Just quarter, 38.back to the Colony. On arrival Mr. P. A. Cor's grey (Mile)-be reported to the Tai O Police morning fortunate that no lives were lost, 39; 1.12: 145: 21925: last quar- Station. The injured member of the crew was than removed to At the invitation of Messrs. Hannches

and cautioned by the Marine Magis-this fact reflecting the greatest

ter. 34.2/5. Mackenzie

Hospital. thetrate (Commander Beckwith) in credit on the firemen concerned, Mackinnon, Company, agents Eastern and Australian Steam-respect of their not observing the many of whom bad to assist in removing inmates from threaten- number tale of the road. ship Company.

ed tenements.

Lord Milner has informed the Borneo Campany that he satisfied that the charges made by the Anti-Slavery Society are

unfounded.

Other Early and Special Telegrama on Pays

S. S. "KANOWNA”

"A BEAUTIFUL SHIP."

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of

DAY BY DAY.

were this

of prominent business and ship- London. September 20.

ping man partook of tiffin to-day

Another big haul of opium took The official report of to-day's Coal Conference shows that Sir on the as. Kanowna, the com-

run. place on Tuesday, when nearly Robert Horne again eloquently appealed to the miners to accept an modious liner which is now on

Australian China impartial tribunal with reference to wages, but the miners' repre- the sentatives persisted in their refusal, declaring that the Government Opportunity was also taken to 200 laels of the drug was dis- had all the facts and was itself in a position to decide. They look over the vessel, which can covered in the storeroom of the declared that unless the wage demand were conceded it would be truly be described as the finest river bost Sao Sam Hoi by splendid ment. The drug was confiscated impossible for them to recommend a continuance of work at to- boat now on this run, and all were officers of the Preventive Depart-

impressed with

claimants no

an morrow's conference of the miners' delegates.

accommodation and magnificent as equipment of this latest addition appearance. to the E. and A. feet.

Sir Robert Home reminded the miners of the great interest they professed in the consumer getting cheaper coal and that a refusal of an impartial tribunal followed by a strike, would result in the Sir Robert Home advanced other consumer having to pay more. arguments, but all vainly.

THE ITALIAN LABOUR CRISIS.

WAGES SCALE AGREED UPON.

Rome, S.ptember 20. A conference at the Ministry of the Interior btween delegates of the employers and employed has agreed that the new wages kls be retroactive to Jairi, paytuent of wazi s sought by the workmen during the period they occupied the factories being ex- capted.

at

The Messagero learns that the General Confederation of Labourin Las ordered the workmen to leave the occupied factories and resume work normally. It also sasures that order will be respected.

FURTHER TURBULESCE REPORTED.

THE MESOPOTAMIA FIGHTING.

Later.

voyages

the

many

put in

a

being on the side of the street that the fire began.

THE V. R. C.

ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS.

Burning Daylight (Mile).-40; 1.17; 1.5225; 223.2/5: last quar-

ter, 31.

last

Sinza (Three Quarter Mil®).— 39; 115: 1.50; last quarter, 34.

Quarter Salamander (Three

1.17: Mile)-41:

1.50: quarter. 33.

Tambourine (Three Quarter Mile)~12; L19: 154; quarter, 35

NO LICENCES,

JAPANESE BOARDING` HOUSE KEEPER FINED. Sub-Inspector George Jackson, las:at the Marine Court this morn- ing, prosecuted a Japanese board- The Victoria Recreation Club's

Scotia Dahlia (Mile)~40; 1.35;ing boasa proprietor named Joe annual sports are to be held on 1.50: 2.34.25; last quarter, 34.2/5. Tamakama for ke ping & board- Lighting (Mile)-38; 1.17.25;ing bouse at No. 47 Prays East Thursday, 30th September, Friday 1st and Saturday, 2nd. October.1.54.25; 223; last quarter. 33.35. on the 14th Septaraber without a

The programme is as follows —

FIRST DAY. Half Mile Championship of the Colony (open)

Two Lengths Hurdles Handicap

Boys High Dive (open) 14 years of age and under.

100 Yards Championship of the Colony,

Running Header (members). Ladies Two Lengths Handicap

defendant.

Spotted Sand (Mile).—46; 1.30; license from the Harbour Master. 2.09: 2.42; last quarter, 33.

The sub Inspector deposed that Brutos (Mile)-3425, 1.11: on the 14th September he pro- 1.46; 2.19; last quarter, 33.. ceeded to No. 47 Praya East and Attraction (Mile). 3725: asked the defendant for his 1.1425; 1.492/5 2.223/5; last boarding house license. The max had not one, but he produced his quarter, 33.

Season Ticket (Half Mile)-restaurant license. Three sermen were living at the boarding house 40. 117: last quarter, 37.

Siamese Cat (Mile)-39, 1.18, according to the admission of the 1.5; 2.26.25; last quarter, 32.2/5.

Slam (Mile)-38; 1.16; 1.51.2/3; Commander Beckwith said that as there was no complaint from last quarter, 32.

Pawnshop (Mile)-36.2/5;1.12; the Police against this house, be Girls Two Lengths Handicap 146.35: 2.20; 1st quarter. 33.2/5. proposed to fine the defendant Sepand (Mile)-43: 1.24.2/5; Jonly $10. The defendant was also (open) 14 years of age and under. 2.0225; 2.392/5; last quarter, 37. cantioned against keeping sailors

Two Lengths Team Race (six

Alexander (Mile)-39; 1.16; as boarders without the proper men) open to any Hong, Unit, 1.5; 2.25.3/5; last quarter, 33.3/5. licence.

St. Chand (Mila)-38; 1.15: Corps or Club.

Water Polo-Navy and Army-1.55; 2.28; last quarter. 33.

short-(open).

Before Mr. Dyer Ball, at the

Reefs most lovely and practical daily returns.

ty inland-sea

voyaze

路

experienced for about a fortnight.

Two Lengths Handicap (mem- bern).

AQUATIC SPORTS.

A RECORD TRIP?

ENGLAND-HONGKONG

IN 30 DAYS.

Tiffin was served in the com- modious saloon, which is most

The Wanchai Police captured artistically furnished and decorat- ed, and before the party dispersed another suspect last night at the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Part. whe Queen's Road East in their en-(members). presided, expressed his pleasure deavours to bring to justice the

seeing SO

guests seven armed robbers who took aboard the latest addition of part in the robbery and murder the Eastern and Australian of a Chinese boy at Catchick Deet, which, he thought all would Street last April. The prisoner a beautiful ship-will be brought before the agree, was

were Magistrate for trial very (Applause). All present more or less personally interested ly. in the China-australian trade. and he felt that there was at the present time a splendid opening sale of for the China

com-Folics Court, yesterday, Sub the many and various modities that Australia could Inspector McNab Wilson M.G. produce, and, vice versa, there charged three money-changers

SECOND DAY. was a keen demand in Australia with failing to indicate the cor-

Four Lengths Handicap (mem- for China exporta. The geograph-rect number of Hongkong silver ical position of Australia was dollars in the returns they made bera).

the

Police Department. Two Lengths Handicap (Boys) The Times learns from Milan that although the Confederation eminently favourable to trade to Labour has ordered the workers to evacuate the commandeered with Chins, and the voyage was They were fined $10. An-1ars of age and under.

member the money- Lang Plunge Open to the

The Blue Funnel steamer, weather other

THE WILTS PROGRAMME Another chemical one of the fairest factories, turbulence still continues at Turin.

in the world, changing frey had his Corby.

Tetresias, which arrived in Hong- The Wiltshire Battalion's factory was seized on September 18 after a struggle, while a fight

Philippine licence cancell the Captain 220 Yard Championship of the

kong this morning, has created between metal workers and carabineers occurred at Brescia.

23, sighting the

to Superintendent de olice for anb Colony. natil one got Islands

North Point bathing beach on trip from Homs, doing the entire the southern part of the Barrier mitting falas particulars in bis Two Lengths Handicap Open squatic sport take place at the what is believed to be a record

to Army and Navy.

Four Lengths Handicap Ladies) Friday, the preliminary events journey in 3034 days.

being decided to-morrow, The Readers will be interested to Opett 4. Two Lengths Team Race Judges will be Master Gunner (Learn that among the passengers May, R. G. A., and Mr. B. Con board are kir. and Mrs. Witchell, whilst Capt. (Brevet It transpires that what threat (members). A BELEAGUERED GAREISON.

Four Lengths (Girls), 14 years Major) Rapson, D. 8. O., will be Keigwin, who are on their way to Shanghai. Mr. Kaigwin is well- expense one could take such an ineed to be serious strika bat

the Starter. The programme is known bere a the former London, September 20.

100 Yards Championship of

as folows-

Resident Engineer of Holt's. The garrison at Kura has been beleagured for some weeks but it teresting trip to most interesting which, however, was confined to of age and under.

Wharf. is inferred that it is satisfactorily supplied with necessaries and countries in such a magnificent the copperswiths and turners of Taui. smmunition by the Air Force, for, according to & War Officeship as the Kanowna? They the engineering establishments H.M. Forces of the Colony.

Bara Sai Po, occurred 100 Yards Boys Championship Mesoptamia communique, the Istest aerial reconnaissance ascertain-all know that "Hands across the at Yaumati, Tai Kok

The strike was of the Colony, 14 years of age & ed that a request was only being made for tobacco and cigarettes. Sea" were stretched to Australis and

from all parts of the Empire, and last month. The request was conveyed by a sign painted on the roof.

440 Yards Championship of the The tracalant Sheikh, Dbari, has been located 25 miles north-they would ask Australia to a sympathetic movement against under. west of Baghdad with a following and 1,000 camels. An senal attack remember that Hongkong was those employers who bad die- was made, which inflicted considerable assualties. In North-West included in that category. They missed a number of coppersmiths Colony.

when hence Persia the Persian cossacks report that a Bolshevik seroplane all trusted that the time was and turners and had replaced 100 Yards Ladies Champion-shirt, socks and shoes.

China them by apprentices. It was ship of the Colony.

to the not for dropped four bombs at Imamza.

Battla her

differences feared by the men not concerned High Dive-Open would

foll

assistance to that their turn would come thezt, Colony. and give

Ladies High DiveOpen trade with Australia and to trade as it was given out that the between the two continents. He apprentices would be able to the Colony.

Your Lengths Handicap Final asked those present to drink to pick up their occupations in

Mixed. Nomination Bace be continued prosperity of the very short period of time. The

between China trade

and matter came up before the Becret Entries by Paira. **

Consolation, Bace ( members Australia and good luck to the ery for Chinese Affairs for bette

ment, and one of the ringleiden, Wster Polo V. R. C. Rod The KaDown

The toast was heartily bon- who was proved to bare Reted in Best of the Colony,

Caterans Two Lengths Hand la criminal mARNIE WAS ČÍSć

open to any gentless ed from the employ the recommendation of HEW POST JOB GEN. LUUAS. The Daily Chronicle under the spares stands that General Lacze will had receiv not return to his brigade at bats altered Fermey, as it has been decided to

THE IRISH SITUATION.

A BERIOUS RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT.

London. September, 20.

So who would remain ashore

when at very little additional

A serious development bas occurred in the Irish munitions dispote. The Great Northern Railway has suspended traffic from oured. Dundalk to Enniskillen, making 553 miles of the three Irish. trunk lines without passenger traffe, the curtailment of which is the direct result of the refusal of men to transport ammunition. This has dealt a heavy blow to Irish trade.

RUSSO-POLISH FIGHTING.

.

r

THIRD DAY.

of age over.

will be

to

Championship sed-off before

50 Yards RacS.` ... Band Boys Race (Handicap),

220 Yards Race," boys between 14 and 18. 75 yds.

Full Dress Race, 25 yards. Competitors must wear, trousers,

Company Relay, 100 yards. Each Company will enter I team! 14 men, each man Swimming

25 yards, ham, 100 Yards Race.

Ladies Race (5* 'ydn)." Open all wives and daughters of R.CU's and Men in the Garrison. Plain Dive 10 ft. Each com-

Tab Race petitor is allowed three dives.

*«440 Yards Bacon -

Fancy Diving Every cour petitor is allowed three dives of any sort, the Judges to decide the two book

All Coman, 150 yards, (Open to the Army & Navy)

hllowing avent

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, om demand, to-day was 46/224d.

THE WEATHER. 2p.m. Barometer: 29,80: TÝM petature:-84. Humidity --

DON'T FORGET.

RAY. Theatre Royal -- Banduan Company pres

"General Post $15 pm 122zasie

Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9.15

15,714