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69267 空拜禮 號五廿月十英港香 MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BETTER STRIKE, NEWS.

THREATENED RAILWAYMEN'S STRIKE POSTPONED.

Miners' Leaders Again Confer with Mr. Lloyd George.

London, October 25 The threatened railwa, strike has been postpaned.

Premier to Meet Miners.

Loadon, October 23 The Executivosol the Mizers' Federation and the Railwaymen's Union conferred to-day. The former, in thanking the railwaymen for the sympathetic strike, stated that Mr. Lloyd George bad invited the Minors' Executive to a fresh Conference and this invitation had been accepted. Therefore the Miners"Executive Kad requested the railwaymeɛ to suspend the strike, in order not to prejudice the new negotiations.

The miners representatives will meet the Government at Downing Street to-morrow morning. Therefore the railway strike has been postponed indefinitely.

Public Relief.

London, October 23.

The news of the postpasement of the railway strike has been received with intense, relief and satisfaction by the general public and in Labour circles, particularly amongst the railwaymen.

Emergency Bill

Lontud, Cletober 23

The Emergency Bill mentioned pestenia, provides for the issue of proclamations of Burgoney whenever action by any pude of persons threatens to interfere with the supply of distribution of fond, water, fuel, lights or means of loceration. Storid Parlament not be sitting when such an emergency unse, it will be on med immediately. Emergency regulations will be made by an Oak r-in- Council for the preservation at paar sy for the supply of orens-ariss of life and for the maintenance of trangt. Punishments are provi te dj for a breach of the regulations m

Peace in the Italance,

The new weak one ms distinctly outlook of the industrial situation.

Londony Cetuber al Quote Map-fut as regards the

Mr. Lloyd Cheunge, who returnent in Truven for the week-end!,

is meeting the trane na dhaders thus muuttomia.. New meeting is in to

secret.

Discussions Continuing, ang mga m

LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS,

Covered Courts Finals.

indon, October 24.

At Queen's Club the World's Covered Courts Lawn Tennis Championships resulted as follow:

Final of Men's Singles -Gordon Lowe, beat, W. (. Crawley (6/2,6/3 6/1). Doubles : P. Dasson and Mavrogortato beat F. Fisher and A. Beamish 1.6, 16/3, 1311, 35.6 3.

LABOUR DISORDERS IN INDIA.

Several Industries Involved.

Bombay, October 24. Strikes and rumours of strikes are the order of the day in India. The Bombay gas strite has ended, the strikers being dismissed. ·-A good tramway service is being maintained.

It is reported from Jhansi that 4,500 (?) employes of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway have struck, while serious trouble has occurred at the Buckingham Mills, Madras, where saven thousand employes have been locked out after an assault on the weaving master.

The Kuruchi Daily Gazette did not appear on the 21st insk, owing to a lightning strike of the entire mechanical staff.

FRANCE'S VITALITY.

Some Reassuring Facts.

Paris, October 21.

BRA SINGLE COPY: IN CTS,

FOOTBALL

Saturday's Matches,

Saturday's football matches resulted as follows

1.

DIVISION T

Club, 2; Carliste, O.. R.G.A.3; Wiltshires, 2. Kowloon, 3; Tamar, 0.

DIVISION R. Punjabis, 2; Club Res., 1. Kowloon Res., ; Oilers United. S.C.A. Rea., 4: Staff and Depts, RG.A. Res. 3: Indiac Rec. Club

1.

Club de Rec, 4; United, L. The League season opened on Saturday and several of the games were well contested.

CLUB V. CARLISLE.

On the Club ground, the home team was strongly represented,

$36 PER ANNUM.

to make two grounds when there TROUBLE ON CANTON-

is anly room for one, the penalty.

used being only about ten yards from the touch line.

tha

The R G. A. started are, but the Wilts took up the running and Anor

sant! across from the leit wing and the inside right being unmarked Bent into the not.

KOWLOONĮRAILWAY.

Trains Fired On.

BRITISH SERVICE

CURTAILED,

3.3

60.D

On the restari, McHugh for the R.G.A. went away on the left and shot, the ball biting the perienced on the Cantos-Kowloon Fresh trouble is being ar- crossbar, rebounded into play and Railway, and, Watson being well up tipped sequence, the trains belongs into the corner of the net and of the line will for the time being the ball over the goalie's heading FO the British section

after McHugh put the RGA Several of the trains have been made the scores level. Shordy › co: ma bey and the border.

left, beating the back and sending passengers have been killed and shead by coming in from the fired upon by troope, and two in a shot that gave the goalie no two others wounded.

chance.

For some time past, owing to railway track having

The Wilts brought the scores; the level with a beautiful shot by been Amor which flashed passed Hol-teen loway into the net. Several corners followed and the R.G.A. cleared, Wataon passed out to the left and McHugh sent in a stinger that beat the goalie. R.G.A. were

to to

toro

up. it has not possible for trains run through from Canton

Kowloon,

(1 vie versa

the passengers on the down run having to be transferred at Shok- lung, beyond which point the

the Wilis came British trains have not been run-

up.

The National Lean operations opened under most favourable Railton coming in as half back circumstances. The Finance Minister, speaking at Strasbourg, and Gerrard deputising for leading, but pointed out the steady progress in the great work of reconstructing Tonkin. Goldenberg played out-away and pressed, forcing several aing. On Saturday night the the war-stricken districts, railway traffic now being almost com.side right and Logan was inside. corners which were cleared. Wilts pletely re-established but for a few miles. The commercial balance the rest being as advertised. had greatly improved. exportation being increased in 1920 by 143

returned and Bailay handled in The Club started the game the penalty area. per cent. against importation of only 13 per cent-Haves

facing the sun and soon made kick and beat Holloway, but the Amor took the tracks for the Carlisle goal whistle had blown as the Wilts Sandberg sending wide. Carlisle right had crossed the pensity visited the other end where line before the kick was taken. McCarthy sent over. A foul Amor taking the kick again against Harris, the kick being brought, Holloway to his knees taken, Logan sent away who sent and he bad to crawl forward to Club returned and Moore sent aed forward. Tim whistle wounded clear the ball just as Amor dash hard, shot straight in the bands for time, leaving the R.G.A. win-

bleared. of the goalie, who

ners by three to two. Middeld play followed until

The Garam played well Sanders, freeiving a pass from.

THE KING OF GREECE.

Condition Most Critical

Athena, October 23.

His Mary has entered a very acute phase of a general

His condition is most critical.

(Other Early and Speial Telegeant en Pop

in wide.

2 press shot.

express train from Canton was proceeding near Ping Woon when believed to be Kwangtung 80- it was attacked by a body of men diers seeking Kwangsi troops. They stopped-

to hold. the train by firing at it and as result two of the passengers were killed and two other wounded. The attacking troops made' ■ was eventually allowed to proceed thorough search of the train which and on arrival at Kowloon the and removed to the Guverament two injured man were taken off

serious wounds.

Was

fired on during the week-end, Other train - have also been one of the eviches belorging to the British section having buen riddled with bullets..

in as regards symptoms of hydrophobia, opon which the stateinen: Halton, went away art, beating father and son playing together found that they sa-tained

M. Vida! las personally contradicted the stary attributed to

ad had the unique distinction of Civil Hospiral, where rested that the Ning was the victim of a deliberate attemps on his the dark, put the Club ate ad within the attack. Watson, sane, wad lf. The infection, says Dr. Vidal, has nothing to do with rabies,

responsible for the RG.A's dire From the restart the Carlisle goal and made several peas a went away, but Railton passes to his wings. Much Cleared and passed to Sandberg played a lovely game on the left

who sent out to the left, the ball and scored on two occasions. roing into touch.

For the Wils. Amor was the Tax Custise them took the ball war forward, the rest giving his up on the richs and sent in a high every assistance. Thy PATE Isha which Lawrence misjudged played, good football and had bad

and frant rushing in seated luck to lose. Stodger with a shop which the go dis cleared. Sandber

midfeld zrui

LOCAL WEDDING.

Rosser -Williams.

NO-NEWSPAPERS.

Canton's Plight.

to nil

west

DOW also that

that

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on

THE WEATHER.

British authorities to keep an nature of a pes immory talk with Messts, sindir, Hoges, Herbert

has been customary for the Smith and Robson comport volg The President, Vice-President.

Sam Chun, the engine over night in a shed at Treasurer si bouretur, of the Miners' Weleration, in order, if possible, to reach a burs of discussion and settlement.

If such a

ärst Chinese tion over the border, but in basis is reached the Mirers' Executive will meet the Governitens

TAMAR COWL ON. At St John's Catherizal this later in formal negotiations with are likely to best for the greater

The Canton Times has been received

coasquenes of anticipated part of & W. Pan, terefore, will be in the bance for sale afternoon, in the presence of a ordered to suspend pubhestion lashing through beat the fucks at the Valley before a quod erowd.

troubles this engine has Played on the Naval Ground teen remored. It bas days and a resumption of work mught mean ne sissed by the Lange nachering, including many by Ma Yungchsten, commanding and steadying himself for the

The subject matter to-day's con- [I-ading residents of the Colony, the Kwangsi troops in Kwang-nal effo put the ball into the tracks for the Navy goal. Cleme at present, no trains from Kow-

Kowloon kicked off and inatethe

dermod advisable necessity for thir! baitor.

Jarvice be veractions, despite widespread rumours, is being bag the elosest the wedding took place of Mr. cunz.

curtailed set for Club were two goals gaining possession sent a dying Joon running farther than Lo Wu. Alexander Janee Weeks Rosser. Since the withdrawal of the up. Carlisle went straigh; for hot across which was met by of the local staff of the P. and O. censorship by the administration the Club coal from the restart Evelyn and banged Company only son of Mr. A. W. under Ma Yung-hsien in Canton and Lawrence cleared. Ofside Famar's goalie. From the restart.of the railway staff from

Last night the train from Shak- past the ang brought in all the members Lates The Miners Paders Stallio, Sulith, Bodgesid Hartshorn, Miss Jeanette

Rosser, of Wimbledon, England) on September 26 last, the news. against the Club met with dis-Kowlood again conferret for two hour with Mr. Lugd. George & 10. Downingliest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. whatever news they saw fit to

Williams,papers have been able to publish approval from

of the and forced a corner which was fions between it and the British down place and all intermediate stat- sorne Street this morning, after which Mr. tizziges stated that the dis.

spectators JT. Williams, of Peterchurch, print, and some comments have cautioned

and the referes.cleared. Tamar then visited the frontier.

them. Hereford, England, who recently hat

Visits toon defence but found a been favourable to the were made to each got and sound man in Wheeler, who sent arrived in the Colony. The Rev. Kwangsi Party.

several esrargainst both sides back to Townsend. this plager E V.L. Martin officiated.

To prevent further Press sup- were given, but the Club at balf foreing a corner; from the kick. The service was choral. Mr.

port to the Cantonese cause, the time were leading by two goals the ball went, behind. Graydon Dahman Fuller being at the

Kwanzai Party has seen it to organ, and the hymn sung were

The second half saw the Chaow took up the running and demand, today was 31/101⁄2 1. Thine for Ever, God of Love"order the suspension of all news.

passed outside to Atkey who papers

the order slacken and for a time the Navy sent in wide. laad "0. Perfec: Love."

in Canton,

Tamar came The bride, who was given away sociation late in the evening of all angles, Rodger being applaud-through. Townsend registered reaching the Canton Press As men bombarded the Club goal from again but coold not break by Lieut. Col. Crosse, was attired October 22, when some journalsed for brilliant saves. Sandberg Kowloon's second and half-time parature:-76. Humidity ----53.

2 p.m. Barometer:-30.11. Tex- in a gown of brocaded georgette. had already gone to print. He: bridesmaid was Miss Jean

was placed in possession and arrived with 2 to 0 in favour of The action has found no par the Navy men

ran through but finished badly. the visitors. Bird, whilst Mr. T. W. Hill dis- charged the duties of "best man" allel in the

came again but Press blatory of could foot get pass Rodger and Graydon went away but the The Tamar restarted and After the ceremony, a reception Canton. It is not believed that the remainder of this half was Kowloon defence returned where United by four clear goals, but it The Club de Recreio beat the was held at Headquarters House, the order will ar and very long. where the customary toasts were

evenly contested, the whistle Townsend ran through and scored, is understood that the United do sounding with the Club winners thus making the game sure for fence materially assisted them by honoured and Mr. and Mrs. Roseer received the felicitations

by two to love.

Kowloon, The Kowloon men now the backs putting the ball on two The Carlisle men played up bombarded the Tamar's goal but occasions through their owɑ goal. of their numerous friends. The honeymoon is being spent at

well, but they were up against a could not add to the score, the The Club men Fanling, the bride's going-away

strong teas. The wing men did game ending with Kowloon to

were inclined. excellent

цве their weight against work and dress being of grey crepe de chine.

found winners by 3 to 0. Lawrence and Gerrard at their

the smaller men, but Mr. The bride's gift to the bride- A" Kismet "Inter-Scene.best and the Navy defence was losers but received little support. well in hand.

Graydon worked hard for the Clements, the referee, kept them groom was a fitteförersing case,!

not so sound as usual. whilst the latter's gifts to the Quite one of the most interest-

Townsend was the best forward For the Club, Sandberg was in

The Kowloon Reserves beat" bride and bridesmaid were golding features of the A.D.C's varied great form and the two gusta man will go a long way in the the odd goal in three after a very on the field and the Kowloon the Oilers' United at Kowloon, by The Lithuaian situation grows progressively wores. The brooches. There were numerous programine will be the Inter-were results of individual ruas. League if they maintain their keen and evenly contest game. Poles, not content with occupying Vilna, are now apparently ex-other presenta.

scene, entitled "Kismet Rmin-Goldenberg and Riis centred well tanding operations to Korno. Despite official disapproval, the

isances." The songs. with the land sent in -ome well-timed shots.

Saturday's form.

A meeting of the United so-called Zelegrowski corps is pushing on towards Korno, and buere is"

original settings composed by Lotes and Moordware also good. reason to fear that the Foles are preparing to establish a Polish

OTHER MATCHES.

Services League will be held at VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Norman Peterkin, for the a D.C's Rilton and Rodger workel bard Government at Kovno, which shalrimmediately declare union with

Victoria Barracks. at 5.3) p.m. In the Junior Divisioathe S.C.A to-morima. Tussday, to arrange Poland. The Foes, who command an overwhelming superiority in

memorable-production of Kisland with McPhail broke up took advantage of their 1st Divi- fixtures. met" in 1916, will be song by many a dangerous rush. Law-sion match being postponed and forces, are pushing on with tanks, aircraft and ordnance.

Administrative Ordera Mrs. J. 6. Jennings as "Mar-rence and Gerrard were very safe turned out several of their first

QUIZ." Lieut-tol. L. G. Bird, D. S O., sinah and Mr. Howard Freeborn and the former placed the ball team against the Staff and Depts, Administrative CommandBut, as the "Caliph".

RUGBY MATCH. nicely to Sandberg occasionally. at Kowloos, where the S.C. A stat:-

The following team will repre- This Inter-sceas will follow The team a3 & whole

ware Rre, won by 4 to 1.

sent the Army v. tha Ambrose No. 179 Private S. FL Grimstone, Doom in the first half of the remain favourites_for_the-a-poor-side against the Panjabis. p.m.

immediately after the "Gulden excellent and on Saturday's form The Club Reserves turned out to-day at Happy Valley at 5 Mounted Infantry Section is pro- moted Sergeant, with effect from pleasant memories to those who

prograrúme and will recalli League... 1st October, 1920.

saw the original production.

A further attraction will be a 1.-There will be a Meeting of Chinese orchestra of some of the

Mixed Doubles: F. Fisher and Mrs. Peacock (Lady Champion of India) a walk-over: Doust and Miss McKane having scratched, Ladies' Singles: Mrs. Peamish beat Miss McKane 62. 57, 7,9.

THE POLISH ATTACK ON LITHUANIA.

Design upon Adversary's Independence.

London, October 24.

INTERNATIONAL "SOCCER",

England Defeats Ireland,

Loddon. October 23.

The "Soccer match between England-and Ireland, played at Sunder.and, resulted in a win for England by two goals to nil,

·LORD MAYOR STILL LINGERING.

"London, October 24, MeSwiney is still lingering on. He is still unconscious and Sisters are not allowed, to see him.

PROMOTION,

-NOTICES.

A.D.C. PRODUCTIONS.

ני.

The Clab scored from. B Back-Pie Phillips. Wilta WILTS V. RO. A.

penalty early in the game Regt three quarters: Captain but the Punjabis scoring two Tomory, RA.M.C, Captain Mor A moat even gime at Bookan before the end, collected the two Pher the R. G. A manazed points in their first League match. Wilts Rogi. Lt. Mockridge, ray, I.M.S. (Captain), Lt. Bevan, alt Officers and N.C.Os, heat-leading local amateurs who will the old gual in five. The R.G.A. Reserves were much too RGA half backs; L. Emerson, quarters on Tuesday, 26th October, diaco music during the one be was fast throughout and heavy for the Indian Recreation stid: 2/22 Punjab, Lt. Davits at 6.00p.m.

interval of the evening, appro- une of the most ke nly con- Clab who played fine football in R.G.A.; Forwards Lt. Doddington, 2.-A Meeting will also held at priately preceding the "Cometes games aen in Hongkong, the open but were too small for Wilts, Lt. Sergeaunt, Wilis, Lt Headquarters

buit 18 game was spoilt oving to tackling. Wednesday, promise of the King of the on

However the Indians Hammond, R.E. Lt. Morton, 2122 27th October, at 6.00 p.m. to dis Golden Isles" which plays in the the saliness of the ground, the lost

only by the odd Poojabix Captain Bristow, B.GLA Team. All interested in Football Country, thus infusing the noces,ad sagether. It seemed impossible cuss formation of Fooths Golden Times of a Far Eastern and the players all seemed much goal in five and should be encour-Captain, Hewitt, R.GALL

ball courtsually going into touch

zed with the result against wich Mortimer, L.G.A. Lt. Bingham. |ąze requested to attend.

{sary atmosphere.

burly opponents.

R.GA