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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

ESTABLISHED (1881),

69333 六拜 號弍廿月正英港香 SATURDAY. JANUARY 23. 1921.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

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THE U.S. SHIPPING BOARD IRREGULARITIES.

Mr. Schwab's Denial.

FRENCH POLICY.

11

Intimate Alliance with England.

M. Briand,

(Minister of

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

UNPOPULAR GOVERNMENT.

Mr. Bonar Law on the Situation.

circumstances

JAY GOULD AGAIN WINS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Philadelphia, January 24,

BET+GLE COPY: 10 OTS,

SHIPPING NOTES.

(By "Neptune.”)

Jay Gould defeated Jack Soukar by five sets to one in the besthaiches.

(Other Telegrama un Page 4)

Paris, January 20. before the Chamber, and M. Marrau Interian before the Senate. readi + declaration outlining. the Government views garding the present situation. This stated:-"The Government. fully aware of the seriousness of the present difficulties, is ready to of nine for the tennis championship of America. face them. Despite Treaties, France does not know yet a real and loating peace. Germany's disarming is essential to France's security. The carrying out by Germany of the Peace Treaty is recessary for the reconstruction of the devastated provinces and the restoring of French finances. France is not unreasonable. She does not Art for impossible things--oply what is due her. Close

of the agreement

Allies 19 AD essential condition for a settlement of the problems pertaining to the re-establishing of real peace. France feels confident that England, our great friend and ally, will help her to

ead. that

PER ANNUM.

ARMED ROBBERY.

In the City Last Night.

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box.

Viluria

GLASS WARE

INDERSEN MEYER & CILATO

DAY BY DAY.

A grass fire on the hills at the back of Kowloon attracted con- A new addition to the feet of

siderable attention last evening The central part of the city ex-by the remarkable glow it garo. the China Navigation Comparerienced an ar ned robbery last lasted from seven o'clock to 'London, January 22. is coming out from Home. Her sight. At about 3 15 pm, a Chin-midnight. New York, January 22

Mr. Bonar Law, speaking at the Edinburgh Merchant Company's name is the s.a.Kalgan. She has triving evidence before the L'aminister of Investigation into the

se, armed with a revolver, alleged irregularities of the Shipping Board's accounts, Mr. Charles dinner admitted that the Government was unpopular, which was separate saloon and staterooms cured entry in a No. 10. Stanley Schwab emphatically contradicted that his personal expenses far,}#atural in view of post-war reaction. Regarding Ireland, there was for European and Chinese first-Street on the pretext of baving receipt of a telegram from its The China Mail S.S. Co. is in deliver to October 1915, amounting to $250,000, were charged to the Board and wedle a conspiracy to break the connection with Bin class passengers, and also accora-latter to

one Liu Shanghai Agency advising that denounced colonial subsidies allegations. He declared that he pai which could not be done without endangering the security modation for Chinese steerage Kam-5x10, concubine

who the Nile sailed from that port the United Kingdom. in such

there passengers. The cargo arrange occupied the upper floor. Pointing on Friday, January 21st, and she all his own expenses while Director-Gisneral of the Emergereg. Flae: Corporation.

were bound

include to be excesses, but the Government world hilments

eight steam the weapon at the inmates. he may be expected to arrive at this unless it were determined not to allow coercion. The present ecoa-winches and derricks as well as forced them to surrender the keys part on Stonday, January 24th, at

mic distress was an inevitable sequel of the great war. Concerns a special derrick for dealing with of a number of boxes and drawers daylight. the difficulties of the Peace Treaty, Mr. Law ascribed the delay lifts up to thirty tous. Her prin in which valuables were kept. in the Turkish Treaty to the Americau position. Indeed it was ripal dimensions are:-Length The robber had the assistance of the abarnce of America from any part of the burdens that distracted between perpendiculars, 310 feet: three others who made their of a Chitess man, with its at- The discovery of the dead body Europe and made the position so bad.

breadth 44 feet; depth 23 feet. appearance directly after him tendant revelation of a brutal She is arranged to burn oil and and participated in the overhaul-murder, has been made by the cost alternately, and watering of the premises, resulting in Police of the pathway leading tigat doors are listed the discovery of a pair of bracelets from a village near Kowloon Tong for the transfer of cargo, as and a gold wristlet watch from to Taipo Road. A number of deep well as through the usual deck a chest of drawers, twenty stab wounds covered the body pieces of clothing. of the from the neck to the extrema value of $300, from

part of the abdomen. The mur- s sum of money from the cash derer or murderers have not been The Telegraph recently gare out box, and other articles of value traced by the Police, although that the Cap Finisterre, a Ger- from other receptacles. Tha man liner. has been

active investigations are now ted

allos-robbers took possession of these, being carried out. The remaine LO the Japanese Govern as well as a pair of ear-rings and of the unfortunate

put a number of finger rings which An Enjoyable Function.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha. ander the management of the they removed from the con-removed to the Kowloon Morta-

I see cubine. The robbers stayed "în

ary yesterday. from the Home papers recently the house for a long time, and Nothing The Engineers' Ball, as it is

to hand that the purpose to which eventually made their exit with Jan endanger the honda uniting the two nations who popularly termed. із always Mr J. F. Miller, Mr J. McCubbin, he is to be put is not yet known, boaty estimated to

many battles. A regarded as one of the most Professor C. A. Middleton Smith, but it is rumoured intimate union between England and France is the best guarantee popular functions of its kind in Mr K E. Greig, Mr B. M. Dyer Japanese Gorerament has for

that the value to $900. of the world's peace. The Alliance with Great Britain remains the the Colony. Arranged by the Inland Mr J. keystone of France's foreign polies everywhere." The declaration Stitution of Engineers and Ship King was briety submitted frm for a fast sizeable liner for the W. Grabam, The some time been on the look-out woom up with an announcement that efforts will

be made builders.

it took plare last the chair to reduce expanses and re-establish finances on a sound basis night at the City.

and enthusiastically Navy which would be suitable Hall and heatured Commerce, industry and agriculture will again be given the serpe. Theatre Royal, and it was woted

for conversion into a seaplane -Haves.

Music for the dancing wararrier. The Cap Finisterre was by all who attended

40 supplied by the Band of the in German waters when the war Levent wall maintaining past Wiltshire Battalion; whilst thou broke out and did a certain amount

traditions. There wers Some who took part in the Reels were of work 500 invitations accepted, a num-fortunate

transport in the) bor smaller than one associates McEwen and Tollan as pipen 1918.

in having Mesan Russian psigns of 1917 and with the St. Andrew's and S The programme wa*2--- George's Belis but sufficient to make it a thoroughly repre-enta A party of a dozen armbushers, apparently watching for "Blacktive gathering whilst at the same and Tan+" from Germenstown, the training centre for the Royaltime

conducing સ general Irish Constabulary north of Dublin, was surprised by Cadets at Tulka enjoyment from the fact that the Bridge, near Dublin this morning. One of the ambushers was all-rooma wete but unduly seriously wounded and six taken prisoner. The authorities in Dublin,overowdsd.

spilled their blood in common in ទ

IRISH AFFAIRS,

Ambush Party Surprised.

London, January 21.

ENGINEERS' BALL

learning of the ambush, rushed off Cadets in motor cars. The This year the scheme of decora- ambushers, who were provided with boobs, bolted after a rapid tion was less ornate than on other #xebinge of shots. The Cadets had no casualties.

occasions, but nothing was lost Five alleged Sinn Feiners were brought up at the South Western in effect for there was a note of Police Court in connection with the Wandsworth sensation reported en January 15. One was bound over and the others reman led for a

werk.

A SURRENDERED ZEPPELIN.

Useless to the Italians.

den Smith, ... and Mrs Seven: Ha. Mr W. Chatham C...G.. se Mrs Johnston: Hoa. Mr Joba Jobastons and Mrs. Chatham Among other prominent guess

following past Pt idents --MT. W. Robertson,

wrid the

Extra Vale.

1. Lancer-

*. One Step

: Vale

ment and

was to bo

amount in

GOING HOME.

Mr. Hough Leaves

To-morrow-i

Mr. T. F. Hough leaves Hogg Fongto-marrow per 2 - Plastri 11.31.5. Pasi The number of Germen ships for Home, de undersiaalitill it lisgging through offered for sale up to date tota s is untly he will retard and by the Rye some 155, and the proportion of his dep tare the Colony bid, Beautiful Oil -xles certainly justifies the farewell to a resident of nearly F. Sights, the keel Del Amo pinion generally expressed that years' forty standing.

the Talionales to date have met with a

Mr. Hough came to China 2. Fax Tre

Tickle Tuccess altogether beyond general from Calcutts, with a record of anticipation. It would certainly military service bahind him of 6. Dae Step

b interesting to ee what the result would have been bad

7. Lsover.

Saat Duges „Mikado. Fox Tros. Dardanell Vuler Wild Flowe Dae Step Uni, Du, Marie] Fox Trox

.....Indianchi Oh, by Jinga! Vero

the sales been carried out by Government department instead af by Lord Inohcape. Probably the vessels would have

decided their fate.

There is

Dan

Won

Madame Lottie Gordon's grand charity concert in aid of the Blind Home, Kowloon, and the Pokfulam Home takes place to- night at the Theatre Royal. The concert is under the patronage of H.E, the Governor and Lady 3ubba Admiral Sir Alexander and Miss Doff, Major General and Lady sad others.

Kirkpatrick, Commodore Mrs. Bowden Smith and A most charming pro- gramme is promised by the best talegs in the Colony. bfirs Mirews, the clover Russian dan sense, accompanied by Mr. Leo Podesty the brilliant pianist, have kindly consent to give their services without fee,

Mocsienr Pommeraye, General Director of the Far East Oryzan and Acetylene Company, has arrived from Saigon on a mission connected with the establishment which be has simplicity about the Decoration

been always of a new plant for the Company Committee's achievements, the

the employ of Messrs. Jardine,tention of the Government to re- legitimately proud. He entered in the Colony. The reported in- predominating colours being red, | 10,

Matheson & Co. subsequently same the Kennedy Town bathing white and blue. Over the en- 11.

firma of Messrs. beach where the present plant of joicing the trance to the City Hall was 12. One Step

Hughes and Hough, with which the Company is situated, very an ilominated ship's prope br. 13. Lancers!

rotted Bl their anchorages he has been associated down to possibly accounted for the Com- whilst

before the preliminary notices the present time. It is, however, pany's decision, although the pre- at the head of the 14. Fox Trot staircase W23 displayed

15. Vale The Naughty Walt no doubt that the results achieved that bis name for a long time too restricted for the scope of its not only in commercial circles seat building is considered rather crest of the Institution. On in. Eightsome teel ...Terrybum) by Lord Inchcape constitute will awaken memories. In all the business. A site for the new record, not only in the quantity social and sporting activities of factory, specially reclaimed for bight near Rome, three of the Italian crew being killed and several white and blus drapings. national 1 injured. The telegram alleges that the Italians were unable to shields and palms and pot plants19.

Whispering disposed of and the prices but On Miami Shoe chiefly 33 to the short

minent and welcome figure, and Kowloon, and plans are now being time repair the damage and the Germans refused to replace the damaged porabining to produce a most

Extra One Step...... Tu covered by the sales.

in racing circles he will be naked for the erection of a large parts, as being contrary to the Peace Treaty. The Italians have beppy effect. In the St. George's

Extra Fox Trot The Vamp

particularly missed. To all but building to cost somewhere in the decided to scrap the airship. The Germans show ill-concealed and St. Andrew's Halls, where the

the newest frequenters of the neighbourhood of $55,000, satisfaction and suggest that the Zeppelins delivered to Britain, dancing took place, tricolour The whole dance was a hug

Racecourse, the coming Meeting Franus and Japan will meet with a similar fate.

schemes were again in evidence, success, and great credit is due I have already harped on the will seem to lack sadly by his with large streamers extending to the President (Mr. T. Neave), pilferage evil, and last week absence. from the ceilings to the doors. the Hon. Secretary (Mr. P. I. pointed out that nothwithstand-

Supper WAR served in the Farre 1) and

There are probably few men the various subing the precautions taken by theho have so many acts of quiet Theatre, which had been trans committees who worked so well merchants to make their

London, January 21.

A Berlin telegram states that a Zeppelin which was recently entering the building, the scene

Lasses

banded over to Italy was badly damaged on landing af tris) was most striking, bunting, red. 17. One Step ... Wild, Wild Woma of tongage, the number of ships the Colony be has been a pro-the purpose, has been found in

ITALIAN SOCIALISTS.

Vote on Joining the Internationale.

London, January 21. The Italian Socialist Congress at Leghorn vored by a large majority in favour of acceptance. with reservations of Moscow's twenty-one conditions for joining the Third Internationale. however, insisted on unconditional acceptance.

THE REPARATION QUESTION,

Germany May Pay Three Instalments.

Lenia,

London, January 21.

It is authoritatively stated that there is reason to believe that the Germans will agree to pay three annual instalments for repara- tions, following the decisions reached at Spa wad Boulogne.

LAWN TENNIS.

America Again Beats Australia.

Sydney, January 21,

In the second tennis test match between Australia and America the latter won by 3 to 0. Washburn beat Hawke 6/4, 6/4; Johnston beat Heath 6/3, 6/3; Tilden and Jobesten beat Brookes and O'Hara Wood 10/8, 2/6, 7/5, 6/2.

NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT.

A Vote of Confidence.

Paris, January 21, The Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in the Briand Government by 475 votes to 68.

CHINESE MINISTER TO FRANCE.

Paris, January 20.- Tobing Lo, recently appointed Chinese Minister to France. has

merívod at Marseilles Havas

The

Fax Trot

Mate

officials were :--

Mr T. Neave Ball Conveneri.

lavitation: Mesra K. F. Gray ¡Convener, J. W. Graham,

•

* HONGKONG CENSUS.

formed by flags. bunting and together in the large amount of packages secure and impregnable kindoss to their credit as Mr.To Be Taken This Year: effective drapings. A feature preliminary work involved. The the art of pilferage has become Hough kindnesses which never This year a ceasus is to be taken so perfect and widespread that it can be known to say but the in the Colony, as the following was the display of 300 roses on the tables, these being very

is manifestly necessary that more

giver and the recipient, and in kindly given by Mr. Nichol-on,

in addition to sound packing. The his many friends that this large Council has been pleased, ander eficiens measures must be taken lending expression to the wish of official notification indicates

His Excellency the Governor in of Cosmopolitan Docks.

hearted citizen may enjoy many most efficient way of dealing;

record the severance of a link See, H. M. Dzer, J. Reid.

Wine:-Messes. T. G. Paterace shipowners are

supervision of the cargo. If Convenor), G. J. Harman, L. this risk when the goods at in replace.

responsible for in the forging and impossible to Blackburn, A. M. Simpano, W. their charge they would, 18 Stokes, T. Bragñeld, R. Hall, W.

matter of course, exercise in-

Hongkong Hotel did the catering luster, J. McCubbin, W. Russell with this evil is for the carriers happy years at Home, we sadly the provisions of the Copsne in its usual satisfactory manner.w: Badge. P. T. Farrell Hos. of goods to exercise responsible with old days in China, valuable 2 of 1881. to authoriza sed direct

The menu was as under:-

-Clear Consomme

2.-Thick Soup

3.-Soused Fah

4.- Lobster Salad

Ordinance, 1881, Ordinance No. that a Census be taken of the inbabitants of the New Territories during the period 24th day of March to 24th day of April, 1921, and of the inhabitants of the remaining portion of the Colony effectual precautions and enforce tosses that are now sustained on the 24th day of April, 1921

employees closer from pilferage. The liability for and to appoint Mr. John Daniel Wilkins, J. Parance. T. W. Robature of things do at the present with those who have the custody purpose of taking such Census.

supervision than ther in the loss in this connection should be Lyd as Census Officer for the

5-osat Turkes 6-Roast Beef R. Oswald, R. V. Cameron creased vigilance and take more

7.-Roast Poze ant

8.-Roast Saddle of Lamb

9-Roast Capon 10. Spiced Beef 11-York Ham 12-Corned Oxtongue 13. Galanta of Vesl 14. Green Pers 15.-Boiled Potatoes 16. Chicken Salad 17.-Assorted Fresh Salad 18-Fruit Jelly 19-Tipsy Cake

20.-Corn puta of Fruit and Custard 21-Blanc Mange

22.-Strawberry Ice Creaz

23. Vanilla Ice Cream

Supper:-Messrs G. J. Harmas (Convener), D. Templeton, J. Dalziel, T. Petrie, J. W. Faton, A.

on their

moment.

of the goods, and who can control their supervsion and handling whilst they are in transit."

MATSHED FIRE.

ertson, C. W. Brown, M. M. Murray, J. Tully, G. M Shaw, D. McMurray, G. W. C. Burnett, J. B. Chapman, S. Baker, A. David. 800, R. J. Dixon.

The Manchester Association of Decoration: Merses W. Davi. Importers and. Exporters have

A row of matshede, fiur in The freight market since the number, was bornt down yearng- son (Convener), G. H. M. Bar just addressed a letter to the nerman, S. Gray, J. M. Eamsay, principal shipowing conferences beginning of the month has been

new 'Bai Könr. day on the . M. Madden, A. 1. Nash, A pointing out that with clauses in looking up. There has been more robamation road through the Langston, V. Ferguson.

bills of lading contracting the demand for tonnage, principally carelessness of a confia in leaving Dance:Messra B. J. Will shipowner out of all responsibility from Saigon to Bangkok. Owing a lighted cigarette about 135 Parken, G. Grott, W. Brown, Dervants and making it incombe sized vessels available, the Saigon the mataheds, occupiest by n duyệ (Convener), C. C. Nelson, for negligence of the fault of their to the small number of medium- fire broke out in the newest of

A. Halker, Pent on the cargo owner to insure Hongkong rate has advanced to penter in the employ of Chinese Farthing, H. H. Day, 3 against pilferage there is litle 30 centa per pical From Bangkok bullding contractor, and won Mr T. Neave (the President) Baxmilton, J. H. Doan thorne, wonder that pilferases are on the to Hongkong large number of involved the other three pr

increase. The joint committee Japanede vessels have been closed tares. No lives were lost, thouh presided and the official party m-T. G. Stokes. eluded Lady Stubbs, His Excel- Gard: Menara J. Ormiston they state, feel assured that if at from 35 cents to 38 cents per considerable damage, extiratad lenay Bir . E. Stubbs X.C.X.0. (Convener), J. McCormack, shipowners agreed to face the piral loading inside the bar and to amount to $1.200, was done. and Miss Neava; Vice Admiral Sir Dubois, D. Nellson, PW task of following out this proposal 10 cents less for cargo taken on A. L. Duff, c.a., and Tady Kirk-Baumsay, T. Wright, J. B. Bpien, to undertake this insurance and board outside the bar. Japan patrick; Major General Bir G.: M. B. M. Madden, A. Harrison.. ***' accept the duty and responsibility coal rates bars further declined Kirkpatrick and Miss -Duf; Hon. Closk Boomers B. 1 of combating the evil, they would from South Japan cosi ports. Dr Claud Bevera, Cak.., and Mr. Front (Convener), D. B. Bens, T soon be able to: der ne mensijos Twwö äxtures are reported at yer. The clorine rate of the doilar on Bowden Smith; Commodore Bow-Morrison, D. L. LOW WING

(which would reduce the betty 450, and to Singapore 10 yen. dimend, to day was 36,12INIGE

24-Assorted Pastry

25.-Coffee

McLaren,

·TO-DAY'S "EXCHANGE.