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69314A EXTRA+A## SATURDAY. DECEMBER - 18, 1920.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

HOME RULE BILL.

London, Dec. 14.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

of effecting a permanent settlement

The Lord Chancellor pointed out that the Bill went further than the 1914 Bill. which South Ireland had accepted. The Government

Senator Borah's resolution refers to the fact that a Japanese| achame deferved a trial. No alternative possessing the slightest

official announced that Japan could not consent to consider disarma- chance of acceptance had been submitted. He admitted there were ment on account of the American naval building programme. The strong arguments supporting the Lords amendment providing for separate Senates for the North and South and declared the Govern-lution declares, however, that the Senate belieses Japan is ment would most carefully consider all amendments.

The Bill then passed the third reading.

Brunet SINOLE COPY: 10 CT9.

THE COMING RACES.

A Record Entry Expected.

(BY "WIRELESS.")

$36 PER ANNUM.

EX-CONVICT KILLED.

Thieving Venture Ends Fatally.

G-E MOTOR

OBITUARY,

Mr. Robert Henderson.*

ANOTHER NAVAL HOLIDAY.

It is with much regret that wa Washington, Dec. 14.

An ex-convier, who was recent. have to chronicle the death of Senator Borah has introduced a resolution requesting President In the House of Lords the Home Rule Bill passed its third reading Wilson to negotiate with Britain and Japan for an agreement to The arrival of thirty-two sub-this morning killed in a fall from cretary of the Green Island

ly discharged from the tiaol, was Mr. Robert Henderson. Inte 86- Baron Brave moved rejection and declared he did so because if reduce naval building programmea by fifty per cent, in the next five scription grithins yesterday by

house & Queen's Road Cement Company, which occor they gave no self-deterraination it would satisfy nobody.

rears, declaring that Congress opined that Americs would make such the a.s. Szechuen revived interest distinctly

Central whilst the Bill, as amended, wa Lord Crewe said that

endeavouring ed ou the 10th instant at Liver- reductions if an agreement could be reached and asserting that the in the question of racing, but

to make his escape with #papl better. The Lords would insist upon amendments.

basker of clothing stolen would, perhaps, be better to give Lord Dunraven said the Bill did not provide the remotest chance Naries of Britain and Japan were the only ones sufficiently powerful before a few words of my own it

The deceased, who was unmar- to require American attention.

from one 'of the The resolution was referred to the Foreign Relations Committeal the result of the drawing which floor. He gained admittance by for many years and was extreme="

upner riso, had resided in Hongkong took place at the Jockey Club climbing down the waterspout popular amongst a wide circle without debate.

Stables yesterday afternoon --

from the roof, and, after purloin. of 1.—(piebală) Mr. J. Johnstone.

friends He went Home ing the clothing, tied tne banket on leave 2.—(bay) Sir Paul Chater.

in. October last 3.--(black) Mr. Harsford.

to his arm by means of a scarf so His brother, Mr. Archie that he might 4-(grey) Mr. Richfield.

not undergo Hender os, is at present also in SADY difficulty ia 5-(grey) Mr. Johnstone.

again the Old Country, and much 6.-black) Brigadier-General But he did not make any calcula- for

negotiating the water pipe. sympathy will be felt McNaughton.

the loss be tions in respect of the condition has sustained, while: the sad of the pipe. which gave way

news will be heard with deep whilst he was within two feet regret by all who bad the of the roof and he fell from plesure of knowing the deceased,

When a height of 40 feet to the

the deceased lett ground. His skull was crushHongkong for Home via Cacada. od. bis legs fractured, and the he was in indifferent health. splen ruptured. From

it is these and

presumed that injuries he did not recover. tha mus bave died shortly after- Inspector Dorling. who took reaching England. He was charge of the case, bad the keen Volunteer, holding the remains of the unfortunate man Long Service Medal, and wo removed

the Mortuary believe he was amongst the con- where examination of his finger tingent who represente1 Hong- prints identified him as a convic: koog at Home at the King's only a few days ago. who was discharged from gaol Coronation. He was also a

prominent member of the V.RC.

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London, Dec. 16. The House of Commons discussed the Lords amendments to the Home Rule Bill.

sincerely desirous to support a programme of disarmament while America also favours a practical programme. Senator Borah, speak- ing privately, said his plan would show whether Britain and Japan; were sincere in their talk about reducing armaments.

There is reason to believe that Senator Borah's resolation in

wise accords with me views of Senator Harding, who has already expressed his decided opinion in favour of a strong American Navy as well as a strong commercial Beer

Speaking in the Naval Committee. Mr. House, Secretary of the

M. Devlin moved that the House decline to proceed with the matter till the Government has clearly stated its Irish policy.

Mr. Bonar Law, replying, re-emphasised that the Government's break the murder conspiracy and give the largest policy was to Cossible measure of self-government, consistent with fairplay, to the Navy. opposed Senator Borah's proposal. He said an agreement with Alferent section in Ireland, and security to the United Kingdom,wo or three nations would be a blunder and almost a crime. Catil a world agreement was established for the settlement of disputes Within those limits there was room for much goodwill.

Sir Donald MacLean and Mr. T. P. O'Connor expressed the without recourse to arms the United States must adhere to its naval opinion that Mr. Bunar Law's speech and the letters of Mr. Lloyd Programme. George indicated that the Government meant considerably to enlarge

Therefore

London, Dec. 15."

In the House of Commons at question time Col, Sir J. Craig the Bill when it thought conditions were favourable. they declared it waste of time to enact the Bill and urged the Got-tated that Britain was constructing six destroyers, the Laited States

Įsixty-three. Japan eight. France one and Italy cine. ernment frankly to state its policy.

Bill

Sir Edward Carson said the Government must preceed with the Sir L Worthington-Evans indicated the Government's attitude towards the House of Lorde' amendments. The Government accepted he principle of the establishment of Senates in South Ireland std. North Ireland, but insisted upon an Irish Council as originally pro- bosed in the Bill, and rejected the Lords' proposal that the Counell Bonsist of seven Senators and thirteen Commoners from both Parlia-

mest

Mr. Devin's motion was rejected by 195 votes to 38.

THE CORK FIRE.

London, Dec. 14.

Interviewed by the "Daily Sketch" on the subject of the caval,

holiday, an official of the Japanese Embassy said: "If a friendly Power proposes to stop warship building, our Government, I think. will heartily agree."

JAPAN AND AMERICA, ..

New York, Dec. 16.

7-(black) Yr. Beswick. 5.-(grey) Major Cassel.

9. -(brown) Wayfoong Mess. 10.—(black) Mr. Burkin. 11-(grey) Mr. Jupp. 12.--(biace) Mr. Ratessan. 13 -(brown) Sir Keswick.. 14.-(grey) Mr. Botelho. 15. (grey) Mr. Leefe. 16.--(chestnut) Messrs.

and Shaw. 17-(black). Mr. Tweed,

Hall

18. (bay) Mr. Soares. 19-(black) Mr. Bell Irving.

20. (re) Mr. Sath.

21. (iron grey) Mr. Des Voeux. 22-(bag) Mr. Basto.

23. (dual Mr. Alves. 24-(bay) Mr. Top-side. 25.(grey) Mr. David. 26.-(bag) Mr. Moxon.

27-(grey) Mr. Humphreys.

28.--(dun) Mr. Fasb.

29.-(grey) Mrs. Leefe.

30--(dun) Mrs. Leslie Smith.

(chestnut) Mr. Hosie.

31.

32. (dun) Mir. Stephens. The dates of the annual Meet-

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FIRES.

Two More Outbreaks.

dropped

him in

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

defence against an attack without reason. He emphasised that no The Labour Commission of Inquiry at present at Cork declare:/other country was spending so much money on warships as the Laited fail swing and the daily attend-drop his smoke acd rusb for safe da Silva. D.S.O., and Madam da

that the Crows Forces caused Sunday's fires and are offering 10 prodace evidence if the safety of the witnesses is guaranteed

London, Dec. 16.

A hundred armed men ambushed a patrol of eight police this; morning at Kilcommon. County Tipperary, killing four and seriously wounding one.

CABLE EXTENSION.

London, ec. 15.

At the meeting of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Sir Derison Peader, presiding, said an additional cable of large caring capacity which the Company had arranged to lay between Madras and Singapore was now being manufactured and was expected to be laid and opened for traffic early in 1921.

London. Lett. 16.

At the annual meeting of the Eastern Telegraph Company, Sir Denison Pender said that during the current year the Company had spent about £1,200,000 on additional cables from Malta to Alexandria and from Aden to Bombay. The commercial service would be greatly) Improved when the whole of the additional cables were working. He fally anticipated that the service would be better than in pre-war | times.

CABLES AGAIN.

States and declared the Japanese desired intimate friendship with [the United States.

CHINA FAMINE RELIEF.

Paris, Dec. 16.

A big entertainmes: has been arranged here in aid of the Chinese Famine Funds. The programme will be exclusively Chinese, including theatricals and conjuring.

ANGLO-CHINESE TRADE.

B

Season Opens on Monday.

Hongkong is getting plenty of amusement these days. The Warwick Comedy Company closes its season to-night, but its place at the Theatre Royal will be taken by the Bandman Com-

His Excellency Senhor Correia da Silva, D.3.0. Governor of Macao, and Madam de Silva, Judge Gary, head of the United States Steel Corporation, in a

accompanied by Lient. F. Cbedas," speech at the Japan Society, denounced the "ricions and deliberate | effort to stir up trouble between Japan and the United States." He ing of the Hongkong Jockey Club Taze Mai was last night burat Excellency and Lady Stubbe,

A coolies' maatshed as Taatment House as the guests of His A.D.C., are staying at Govern- said that if the two nations clashed the Americans would be more have not as yet been fixed but down, through the carelessness blameworthy than the Japanese. He trusted the honesty and integrity understand that the races will

His Excellency the Governor of & coolie who of Japan and declared that Japan was building a Navy as the last take place on February 23, 24, 25

a lighted match whilst smoking ment House last evening in honour Igave a dinner party at Gavera- and 26. The training is now in his pipe. He had to immediately of His Excellency Senhor Correis ance of the interested owners is ty. together with increasing. It is rumoured that other coolies who had settled The Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, bundred Silva The guests present were:~~ the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone down for the night inside the C.B.E. Mr. W. Lag, Mrs. Lay, will be retiring next year and if it structure. The Brigade made a Mr. and Mis. Albuquerque. Mr. itrus Hongkong will be losing prompt appearance on the scenes F. Silva-Netto. Mr. and Mrs. one ofthe best jockeys it has bad but could not save the matshed, Noronha. Mr. and Mrs. Soares, Mr. John Peel will bare a big which was completely borned Mr. and Mrs. E. V. M. de Sousa, string for the Annual Meeting down. London, Dec. 16.

Mr. and Mrs. Botelho. Mr. C. dà The special appeal being made for the China Famine Fund was the and of the Derby candidates they alone have over half-dozen. occasion of a meeting at the Mansion House, the Lord. Mayor pre- The pories are a fine lot and by early this morning called to Lieut. F. Chedas, A.D.C.

The Kowloon Fire Brigade was Roza, Lieut C. Hake, R.N.R., siding. Many distinguished people were present, including Sir John the end of this month a better Canton Rost, where a fire was in Jordan, Sir Charles Addis, the Chinese Minister and Mr. F. P. Ander opinion of them should have been progress. It originated in the 350. Mr. Sze paid a tribute to the help already given by Great formed. Mr. Cassel has four ground floor of No. 310, which Britain. Nevertheless, he said, to save fifteen or sixteen million grins (two blacks and two was occupied by a rattan ware BANDMAN COMPANY. people from starvation before the spring large sums were still greys) and they are at present of shop. The extent of the damage urgently needed. Several large donations were announced.

the *30-40* clase. Sir Ellis is unknown, as also is the cause Kadoorie has two (chestnut and of the fire. The first floor was rey) but be does not damaged. The outbreak Way expect anything out of them. eventually extinguished. Mr. Way bas

couple (piebald and chestnut) and they are on the course. Sir Paul has present only four griffics fat

which came down from Teatein some little time ago, but I under-grey are moving wall, and Sir pany, the members of which stand that he has a few more in Ellis Kadoorie's Chestnut is mach arrived here by the M.M. steamer Shanghai which will arrive here fancied by the experts. at about the end of the month. Wednesday this pony covered

Last Chili from Shanghai this morning. There arrived yesterday a couple the 14 miles in 2.59, finishing ing play, on Monday night, w I

The Bandman Company's open- of griffins for Mr. Soares and the last three-quarters in 1.45 with be Rotters," with Dandy Child-kept over 33 secs. for the last quarter. He character comedy which was very clever from last year's meeting

is stable will consist of three is a finely shaped pony and trots extremely well received on the

very nicely. candidates for the Derby. Mr.

Occasion of the Company's last Moxon will have a similar bum- There arrived yesterday 32 visit here. ber and Messrs. Nemazes and subscription griffins Bad

Booking is open at Mootrio's Des Voeux will have a couple further batch of 22 is Ex- for the season, and as big houses. each. The famous Blue and pected. There are at present are expected, early reservations White colours (King's stables) in the Jockey Club's stables are advised. Mr. Chamberlain announced in the House of Commod's that the have four Derby griffins and Mr. over 100 racing potíes and from silver in circulation in the United Kingdom was estimated at sixty Potts has Also Bent down what I can see the entries for millions sterling. New coinage, consisting of half alloy, had been Allied King (winner of last the 1921 Meeting will surpass prepared to the amount of five million and an additional two million year's Derby), Mighty "ing (win-all previous records. These 32 would be ready in the next three months. The older coinage would per of last year's Campions)

"subs" must have" encountered be demonetized in due course, but not for years.

Mountais King (holder of the heavy weather' whilst coming Challenge Cup) and Fighting down from Shanghai and some King—a cracker-jacker of the of them have not recovered from Shanghai torf. There are at the effects. They will start work present in Hongkong over 30 old bext week and from thence candidates for the Hongkong onward every owner will be doing New York, Dec. 13. Derby and it is certain that ibe a lot of thinking.” It is amusing Dempsey knocked out Brennon in the twelfth round for the training of these ponies will be at times to hear the opinions Pro, | heavy-weight championship of the world.

closely watched by all.

expressed by some of the In a hard fight Dempsey had rather the hotter of matters Hongkong Chief, Mighty owners. Mr. "A" wilhasy "My throughout and gradually wore' down his opponent. In the twelfth King." Allied

Fight-pony is a lazy boast but if I can round he sent a stunning right to the heart and a leff hook to the ing King, Mountain King, find a jockey to suit him, I will King, Spoilt Child win all the races,” And Mr. "8" stomach and Brennan crumpled up. The right path to the heart Beggar

bad ended the fight.

and many others were to be seen will remark "Mine is ad - on the course this morning and tempered fellow, but if he could they are certainly looking well be got under control he should Clabde Recreio. Garden party'. The old ponies of Mr. John Peel give me a couple of races." De-lo roset H. E. the Governor of bave not yet arrived, though they spondent MC treats bis Macao-5p.m

London, Dec. 16.

Were

A great authority on Chino-British trade, interviewed by the "Daily Mail," expressed the opinion that it was vital to attract more Chinese stadents to England if British exports to China were to be maintained on the old footing of supremacy. If we neglected the most obvious way of strengthening Chinese sympathieg we Washington, Dec. 16. Mr. Carlton, President of the Western Union Company, has in- certain to be thrust aside. The importance of the Chinese market formed the Senate Committee that the Company's cable from Barbados, was growing yearly. which it was originally desired to land at Miami, Florida, will be connected with the United States via Caba, despite the opposition of the American Government, which has notified that it will take the mecaasary steps to prevent such connetion. Mr. Carlton stated hel had plans for direct cables via the Aleutian Islands to Japan and China," "I have the assurance of the British authorities that there! will be no trouble in landing in China."

"FRENCH COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Marseilles, Dec. 15..

The inauguration work on the buildings of the Colonial Exhibi- tion of 1922 was celebrated at a luncheon at which the Minister of the Colonies and the Governor of Indo-China were represented.

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RAILWAY DISASTER IN FRANCE.

London, Dec. 15. A message from Saare Guemines, Lorraine, states that seventeen were killed and twenty-five injured in a collision between a train erowded with miners and a goods. train.

CONTINENTAL RAILWAY STRIKE ENDS.

Christiania, Dec. 15.

The railway strike has ended, the men having completely"

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NEW BRITISH COINAGE.

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London, Dec. 14.

HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.

EX-GERMAN CABLES.

New York, Dec. 15.

King,

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

1

The closing rate of the dollar on

demand, to-day was 3x/-11/150.

LIGHTING-UP TIME.

Lighting-up time to-day is 5.4%

DON'T FORGET.

To-day.

are expected to arrive here to hearers to the complaint My Theatre Royal-Warwick The Stated Department states that the cable "modus vivendi" few days time. Silver Streak is best doesn't eat, and it is im. Comedy Co. present Uncle

coming dowd.

possible to give him hard work." Ned 9.15 p.m. mentioned on the 14th, has now been made unanimous. Therefore of the Larsen Subscription And so all through the training Coroner Theatre 3.15 and 9.15 It appears that France has also agreed to the xrrangement.

Grifins, - Sir Anthony, Don { sesson one is constantly remind p.m. Carlos Leighton, Now bored of the fact that “we are all Hongkong Theatre-515, 7.15