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ANDERSEN, MEYER BÖDLTD.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

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69336.三拜雞 號六廿月正英港香 · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. 1921.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

JAPAN AND AMERICA.

RICA.

Negotiations Satisfactorily Concluded.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY WEAKENING.

General Strickland on Reprisals.

London, January 25.

日八十月弍十 #1INGLE COPY: NIO OTE

138 PER ANNUM,

REUTE S TELEGRAMS.

WELSH BYE-ELECTION.

Three Liberal Candidates Likely.

London. January 95.

EDISON

FROM ELECTRIAL

LAMPS

ROUBLE ACCOUNTS.

Shanghai Decision Does Not Affect Hongkong.

A Northern contemporary recently published the news that the Rosso-Asiatis Bank in Shanghai bad issued a notice to

Washington, January 23, It is announced here that the negotiations between Baron General Strickland, interviewed at Cork. defended official In connection with the bye-election caused by the eleration of the effect that all rouble accounts Shidehars (Japanese Ambassador to Americs) and Mr. Roland reprisala He admitted that there were deplorable and disliked by Sir Vaughan Davies to the Peerage, the Cardiganshire Liberal are to be paid off. This, we undar- General Strickland Association has selected Mr. Llewellyn Williams (former M. P. for stand, does not affect the Hong- Morris (1.5. Ambassa lor po Japan regarding the Californian anti-the soldiers, but the effects were salutary. alien land legislation and the definition of rights of Japanese in the said that houses were only destroyed when occupants were known Carmarthen) by 206 votes against 127 for Mr. Evans (one of Mr. Lloyd kong branch, where the rouble United States have successfully terminated, subject to the apprwal to sympathisa with the organisers of ambushes or refused informa-George's private secretaries). The latter previously declared that secounts are kept in a diferent of the respective Governments.

tion. He believed reprisals strengthened the hands of the people he would seek election, whatever the Association's decision, while a manner. In Shanghai, the Russo- Baron Shidehara has submitted his report to the Foreign Office who were unwilling to participate in, but were helpless to prevent probable third candidate is Sir Lewes Loveden-Paryse, as a Liberal Asiatic Bank takes roubles on

* anti-waster". at Tokyo, whilat Mr. Morris has his ready for consideration by Mr.ambushes. Colby, who is expected in Washington from South America in the General Strickland opined that the organisation at the Irish 27th instant.

Republican Army was being broken up its communications smashed. and local bodies dealt with in detail. As evidence of this he pointed out that nothing had been accomplished in the recent attacks on barracks, the assailants being always easily repulsed. He concluded by declaring that courts-martis! were absolutely fair. A specia corps of trained court-martial officers is being established.

THE U.S. NAVY.

ULSTER'S PARLIAMENT.

Sir Edward Carson Declines Unionist Leadership.

deposit and promises to pay back in roubles In Hongkong, roubla | fixad deposit secounts aro pald in |Hongkong dollars at the rate of exchange or by drafts on Russia, the depositors not being bound to Jiske these drafts.

The local branch of the Bank has not received any intimation from Shanghai regarding ita

accounts.

London, January 25. Notwithstanding appeals by an influential deputation of reported decision to pay off rouble Uisterites, Sir Edward Carson bas declined to accept the leadership of the Uajonis: Party is the new Ulster Parliament, owing to the strain on his health, but he has agreed to retain the Chairmanship of the Ulster Unionists in the Imperial Parliament Sir James Craig, M.P., will probably be invited to accept the leadership.

U.S. SHIPPING RATES.

An Important Decision.

Portland (Oregon), January 25.

DENNISTON PLAYERS.

Another Triumph.

Temporary Cessation of Building?

Washington, January 25, The Senate has adopted the resolution introduced by Senator. Borah asking the Senate Naval Committee for information whether it is advisable or feasible to suspend American navil building for sixi months.

NEW YORK-LONDON CROSS RATE.

Sterling Higher Than for Six Months.

New York, January 3 Sterling has reached $3.5244, the highest for at months.

THE INTER-ALLIED CONFERENCE.

Conference to be Held in London on Eastern Question.

Paris, January 25.

The Inter-Allied Conference decided upon an Allad cosference. in which Greek and Turkish representatives will partiespate, and which will shortly assemble in London, with a view to reaching a settlement of Eastern questions.

Austrian Rehabilitation Referred to Ministers of Commerce.

A YEAR'S SHIPBUILDING.

Remarkable Strides by Japan.

London, January 24. Lloyd's Register has issued the annual summary of the world's rmercantile shipbuilding. It includes only vessels over a hundred tons and shows that the worid's production bas fallen sharply from 7.14,000 tons in 1919 to 5,881,000 in 1920. The latter figure, however. is still an increase of 2,500,000 ove: 1913, which was a pre-war record.

The Denniston Players are the talk of the town just now. They

The Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Steamship Company announces a bave been fortunate enough to The repor: discloves the remarkable strides made by Japan, her decision by the trans-Pacific lines to make the rates between the find Hongkong theatre-goers. in total output of 156,642 tons nearly equall ng the whole cutput of the Far East and New York to New Orleans via Pacific Coast ports and a fine, cheery mood." Their decade before the war The countries with the largest outputs the Panama Canal the same as via the Suez, in order to meet previous tour, as for 45 this were the United States, Japan. Holland and Canada, totalling foreign shipping competition. 3.275,595 tons. comprising 86 per cent. of the total output abroad. The total tonnage launched in the Dorjaioas in 1920 was 203,641 tons, or 153,000 tons less than in 1919.

THE COLONIAL OFFICE.

Mr. Churchill's Impending Appointment.

London. January 25. Reuter learns that Lori Milner and Mr. Churchill to-dar] informally discussed preliminary arrangements in consequence off

The the latter' impending appointment i Colonial Secretary. formal tan lingover of the seals of office, which will be attended by some ceremony, necessitates the presence of his Majesty, and Lord; Milner will relinquish office as soon as His Majesty's attendance can be secure

It is understood that Tönd Milner intends going abroad as soon as possible. The War Office to-day dil not confirm Mr. Churchill's

Pan, Jant ang 15 The Conference this mwning considered proposala sith regard to financing Austrian trady and rehabilitating that eous p. It was decided that the Austrian question was intimately bor up with the economic condition of Central Europe. The stion was therefore referred to the Ministers of Commerce of Brita. Franceported visit sopotamis. It says he is unlikely to formulate

his plans until his appointment has received the Royal sasent. Italy and Belgium for inquiry, especially in regar to how to stablise exchange

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Complete Accord " on Disarmament.

Paris, January 20.

The military experts reached complete accord on the question i

of disarmament.

June Limit for German Disarmament.

THE INDUSTRIAL POSITION IN BRITAIN.

Works Reopening.

London, January 25.

FRACAS AT BOMBAY OVER PIGEONS.

U.S. CONFERENCE.

Colony is concerned, was a great "walk-over," and it looks as if they will repeat it again this time. Last night they staged, for the first time in Hongkong. "Eves of Youth," and the big house that went to 889 il spent

enyjoyable

4500

Bombay, January 25. Following a fight between European and Hindu boys in cop- sequence of the former killing two pizeons that were feeding on the crowd, who demanded the release of the Hindus. The police charged, self in a manner that pleased road, the police took charge of the boys, but was follared by the time. Miss Wards Howard look the principal role, and acquitted: injuring several and making seventeen arrests.

everyone. The plot of the play is rather thin. It revalves round a young girl, who is a brilliant operatic singer, with a panchant far champagne. Four men seek her hand in marriage, and after consulting an Indian Yogi, who !gives her a peep into the future through crystal-gazing, she de cides to follow the profession of an operatic singer. This life turns out to be rather tragic.

Washington, Jamgary 25. Mr. Davis announces that the Communications Conference will resumed in the near future.

THE BOURSE CLOSED AT BOMBAY.

Bombay, January 25. The Stock Exchange and the cotton and bullion markets have

been closed.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Ohren Correspondents.)

CHINESE FAMINE RELIEF.

A Big National Campaign.

Paris. January 20

The succession of announcements of works closing down or It is understood that there is no reason to tear a serious diver. Coing on abort time has been pleasantly broken by the information gence of Anglo-French opinion in regard to the disarmament ques-that some Welsh tin-plate works are reopening, while lace facturies tion. The British and French military experts simple differ as to in Ayrshire, which resorted to short time, have now resumed foll

Peking, January 26. the extent of the arms still in the possession of Gergang in con-

An intensive nation-wide Famine Fand drive was initiated by Sir Hazard Houlder, presiding at the annual meeting of the the most influential Chinese and foreign leaders, including several travention of the Treaty.

running.

The interpretation of the play the principal roles were bandied was in very capable hands and

with delicacy and skill. It called for very versatile acting, and Mise Warda Howard as Gius Ashling was a triumphant success. There was very big cast, and sil worked splendidly together. To-night the Company stage "Nightie Night," a play which was a great success the last time | the Company was here.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar on

The principal difference in regard to disarmament is that the Houlder Line, believed that the present depression was overdoue Cabinet members, at a luncheon given by Mr. Yen, Minister of demand, to-day was 2.10.3/10.

British advisers believe that a solution can be efected equally safely a few weeks later than the French contemplate. It is believed that the longest period suggested for carrying out all the measures does not extend beyond June.

How the Near East Conference was Decided Upon

Paris, January 26.

might expect some little rebound, which would enable business Foreign Affairs. The campaign will begin late in February, extend- to be resumed and developed with a moderate margin of profit.

INTERNATIONAL MINERS' CONFERANCE.

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The decision to hold the Near East conference in London was reached after taking into consideration recent event) in Greece and

Big Accumulations of Coal. Turkey, notably Constantine's return, the development of the Kemalist movement, the possibility of union between Turkish

London, January 25. Nationalista and the Bolshevists, and the recent Greek milliary The International Miners' Conference has concluded. 1 failures in Asia Minor.

passed a resolution noting the statement by the German delegates Lord Curzon mooted the idea, which M. Briard eagerly sap-that the stocks of 900,000 tons of cos in the Ruhr district and ported. The conference will probably be held on the 21st of next 600,000 tons in Upper Silesia at present accumulated could be dis- month. The Constantinople Government will be free to consult the tributed inland in compliance with the Spa Agreement if transport Mustapha Kemal Government with a view to the composition of a were available, also noting that there are accumulations of coal in Joint Oltonian delegation.

most mining countries and urging that such anomalies should not be allowed to develop, that there should be improvement in transport and stabilisation of exchange.

HOW DE VALERA RETURNED.

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Came Back as a Stoker.

Philadelphia, January 25.

SIR GERALD GOODMAN'S FUNERAL.

London, January 25.

ing over one week, and it is hoped it will be nation-wide. It is strongly recommendid that the campaign be carried on under the auspices of various international Famine Relief Societies. The Tientsia delegates present at the meeting indicated that their Society undoubtedly would unite in the fort. The Chief Secretary stated that President Hsu would loyally support the campaign. A strong Committee of Management was appointed in Peking to get a large fand locally. This Committee will co-operate with all other Societies in promoting the national campaign.

(The above telegram is from the Peking Committee.)

SOCIAL DISEASES.

Legislation Expected in the Straits.

Singapore, January 25. The Venereal Diseases Mission is concluded. There were most jsuccessful attendances at the meetings and much public interest

aroused. Législation is expected.

SHANGHAI NEWS ITEMS.

Shanghai, January 25. The destroyer Elliott is taking Furbush to Manils, Judge The congregation at the funeral of Bir Gerald Goodman, former. Lobingier having denied the motion to suspend the sentence, The actual method of De Vilera's return from America to ly Aikorney General in the Straits Settlements, at Bath Abbey includ-|

Admiral Gleaves is evidently not returning on the New Orleans, Ireland is probably explained by a story in the newspapers declaring ed Bir Edward Brockman, Sir Arthur Yoong: also Mr. Elliott, which is expected here to-morrow. that the Captain of a cargo-bost just returned from England representing the Singapore Bar, Mr. Murray Johnson representing The Elliott is expected to take the Inquiry Court into the identified De Valera's photo as that of a stoker on the last voyage to the Association of British Malaya, Mr.Goodman of the Malay States Vladivostok shooting fair from the New Orikus at sea. *England who “deserted on December 10 while the ship vas in Civil Bervicn, Mr. Bydany Helpm, formarly of the P. W. Di in the

harbour at London.

Straite and Prölessor D'Albuquerque.

THE WEATHER.

2 p.m. Barometer:-30 05. Terr- perature:-74. Humidity 1—39,

LIGHTING-UP TIME.

Lighting-up time to-day is (07

p.tu.

DON'T FORGET.

Today.

Theatre Roral Denniston Players present "Nightis Night." -9.15 p.m.

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15

p.m.

Hongkong Thostre-5.15. 7.75 and 9.15 p.m.

To-morrow.

Diocesan Boys' School-Pro ptation of prizes 5.15 p.m.-- Coronet Theatre 5.15, and 9.15

Hongkong Theatre 5.15, 1.35

and 9.15 p.m.