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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1921. 日五廿月0

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

-WESTERN TO THE FINGER-TIPS."

GERMANY REJECTS REPARATION TERMS.

Allied Scheme Considered Impossible.

Reichstag today, is awaited most excitedly.

Berlin, February 1.

The statement by the Foreign-Ministar, Herr von-Simens, in the Yesterday's Cabinet meeting was summoned to consider the Allied Notes embodying the decisions of the Paris Conference. It fsted till a late hour after which it was reported that lierr von Simons had resigned, but to-day it is believed he will retain edice

According to the Borr Zung, Herr von Simons will tell the Reichstag that Germany cannot accept the Allied dem. ds, cause they are impracticable. He will explain the German Government"w idea of a settlement and declare that the invitation to the london Conference on February 23 will only be useful if it deals with what is possible, not impossible.

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SINGLE DOPY: 10 STR 196 PER ANNUM.

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DON'T FORGET.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE. [with Mr. Hamilton from ST.P The 3rd class from EK.8. will ba transferred bare nest term. The closing rate of the dollar os H.E. the Governor

Health of School-Dr. Valen-demand, to-day was $5. 65ých. tine bas examined 455 boys 70 Distributes Prizes: boys or 1342% required spectacles,

THE WEATHER. 128 boya or 2813 required attận- sjon to teath. Dr. Valentine! 2p.m. Barometer:-989. Ter- His Excellency the Governor Eulogy of Mrs. Wellington Koo.

prasided at the annual prize

reported that the teeth on the parature: -61. Hamidity -83. riving London, February 1.

whole were very good. Although connection with

LIGHTING-UP TIME. a big percentage required attan- Wellington do, il describes in Western to the froger-tips" when opportunity was also taken tion, it was is many cases quite Lighting-up time to-day is 6.12

The Daily Express, in an article, eulogises the charms of Mrs.) Queen's College this morning,

Studies:In July 21boys were She is always dressed in the lates: Paris creations and no society of unveiling a portrait in oils pre- function is complete without her and her sister, Countess Kansanted by Sir Robert Ho Tung to London rate. She is a great art collector and theatre-goer, while an old pupil. Am Of those 14 passed in the Mari- Bath sisters drive their own grey-painted two-seaters through the College, of which be was entered for the Matriculation examination of the University. her keen interest in world politics is evidenced by her frequent function, His Excellency also appearance in the Ladies' Gallery in the House of Commons. She made. che in present Socior Locals. One boy gained ould greatly assist her husband, who is the new Chinese Amat Sir Robert has just press the President's Scholarship wit

ed $100,000 to the Engineering Honours

Today, Department of the University as

hoy gained Theatre Royal Danniston ila donation, thus bringing up the Canton Government Scholarships. Her Sleep-9.15 pm

Honours. Three boys gained Players present She Walked in Postions he had made towards 76 were entered for the Junior: 8 Coronet Theatre 5.13 and 9.13 that institution to an aggregate of well over a quarter of million were abeunt and 50 passed afp.m.

whom 15 gained distinctions. In Collars

Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 3.15 the December examination 1 boy and 9.15 pm. Supporting the Governor on the passed in the Matriculation and 91 dais of the Hall-were Hon. Dr.in the Junior of whom 2 obtained Claud Saveru, C.M.G., Sir Robert distictions, In reference to the nervousness aroused by the use of a amalii

Papil Teachers In January, P.. percentage of Chinese flour in the manufacture of bread as the and Lady Ho Tang, Captain H.S.

McGrath, (His result of two samples taken at random, the Wheat Commission's A.D.C.), Hon. Mr. EA. Irving promoted to Grade Assistant and 9.15 p.m.

Excellency's 1920, sir Papil Teachers were Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.13 analytical examination is distinctly reassuring. Of thecoustical (Director of Education), Mr. E ship Berlio, February 1. 75 per cent consists of mucilage, sugar and digestible carbohydrates Ralphs Inspector of English Teachers were appointed, bring- and 9 English Pupil In the Reichstag. Herr von Simons concluded a long criticismy per cent, albuminous compounds, 13 per cent while moisture, Schools), Professor Middleton ing up the total to, 15. An of the Eatente's reparations decisions in Paris by saying no abre and mineral matter represents small fractional percentage. Smith, Professor Jordan, Minnovation haring yet received any invitation to the London Conference, the Both samples are certified free from chestnuts, peangisand, so Teesdale Mackintosh, and a ment of 10 Vernacular Pupil tires Large houses were present

Was the appoint-Sisters" and " German Government can neither refuse nor agree to participateans. therein, but it declares now, and at once, that it refuses to negotiate

ongst the large attendance of Teachers who were given a spacis on each occasion and the sum of visitors present were Col course in Chinese, with the object $1,958.00 and one gold ring wars Bowen, Captain Mills, Mr. Hoof training as Veroscular Masters obtained thereby. The ring sub Kwong, Mr. Silva Netto and Later in the year, however, it was equently realised $30. The

It is rumoured that negotiations are proceeding to induce the Majority Socialiste and the German Nationals to enter the Govern ment in the hope of creating a united front.

The Decision.

Later.

The Germsa Government has rejected the reparations terms.

A Refusal to Negotiate.

on the basis of the decisions of the Entente and it tends to put forward counter-proposals."

Reichstag members attended in large numbers, but a few assembled outside to learn the decision.

THE INGREDIENTS OF CHINESE FLOUR.

Satisfactory Analysis by the Wheat Commision.

London, February 2.

BETTERMENT OF THE HIGHLAND CROFTER..

Combined Scheme of Subsidies and Loans.

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To-morrow. Coronat Theatre-5.15, and 9.13

The Two Detec-

considered better that all Pupil money was divided between the Herr von Simons, after a brief historical review, expressed the

THE REPORT.

Teachers should be trained at the Northern Femina Relief Fond and greatest surprise at the abrupt abandoment of the Seydoux scheme

University in future; accordingly the Tong Pak War Distress fond. (Seydoux is the French delegate on the Brussels Conference of

The Headmaster (Mr. R. E. 0. those who

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WAS chiefly Financial and Economic Experts), which. he said, was supported by

London, February 2. Bird) read the report as follows matriculate entered the University sponsible for this conspicuous both the British and French representatives.

Better housing conditions for the Highland crofter are promised Attendance. The total number Teachers in Training in success. We bave also to thank Herz vor Simons defended the Government against the reproach as the result of new scheme of financial assistance combining of scholar enrolled during the September last, while the re-the old boys who generously of not having advanced proposals. He recalled his own proposals subsidy to the crofter by the Scottish Board of Health ranging from year ending December 31st, 1920, mainder are preparing for the gave their services, the Lai Hoo at Spa and described the Entente. Note as the hasty outcome of £100 to £130 and loss by the Scottish Board of Agriculture was 963-177 less than in the Matriculation Examination, and Band and the numerous patrons difficult negotiations. He declared that the Government would ranging from £150 to £200 per cottage. The Based of Sgrionitur previous year. The average daily wil proceed to the University in who supported us. loyally carry out its obligations as regards disarmament and com-will also delay the cost of transit of the materials, intimated attendance throughout the year due course.

Old Bays Association.—The nunicate with the various State Governments on the subject. He £10 per house. Building must be completed within the perfod was 580 being 29 less than during Athletics There has bren Old Boys Association is now an applicable to the private builders" subsidy--namely, December 1919. These redactions are due great activity Lis year as regards established body and has already to 3rd clues being formed in football. Ia the Inter-class had meetings. We bave vary SK. S. SY. P. and W. Tas Competition every class except many distinguished old boys who there was not sufficient staff at Commercial 1, entered a team in Q. C. and who have,

have always taken a deep in 12. C. to take these classes io. making 19 A all, thati

Staff. The changes on the staff is there were more than 200 boys given us a very generous support have not been as numerous actually taking part in the games. on all occasions. Among the most jusual. Mr. de Rome returned We entered a team for each of prominent of these is Sir Robert from leave in March and Mr. Kay the 3 leagues but did not occupy Ho Tung whose protrait is soon left for England during the same 1st place in any of them. How to be unveiled by His Excellency. Washingtoo. February 1.

month. Mr. Edwards also went over the laining in physique and It is hoped that this duociation State Department officinis state that the Japan-American leave in March and Eas lately esprit de corps were invaluable, will maintain and strengthen the negotiations will have to be left to the Harding Administration for returned. Mr. Tanner left for Special mention must be made of good feelings that have always complete solution, as the longstanding question will require more England on October 23th. His Douglas Laing who was always existed between 2. C. and its time that remains to the present Governm❤!.

then discoursed lengthily as regards reparations.

Herr von Simons uttered a warning against the superstition " that more was obtainable from the German people by dictation than by negotiations. Following the tact word of his declaration mentioned earlier, he said: "It is impossible to regard the Eatente reparation proposals as a basis of negotiations. It will, however, i be our duty, despite great difficulties, to ruake every effort to put! forward clear counter-proposals."

ALTERED POSITION OF THE COAL MARKET.

Government Decides Upon de-Control.

London. February 2 In view of the increased output and the slackened ho demand and the fact that expugt prices are now approximately the same as home prices, the Government has dreidet to de-control pal from the lat of March. All patrons as regards pit head pris for dis-i tribution in the United Kingdom are abolishul. Tre position i unchanged as trigards fureign bankets and exports, which are freely allowed subject to one slight restriction.

Practically all Restrictions Removed.

Later.

The de-control of the price of enal is obviously a step toward- giving effect to the Government's dentarer paling of releasing industry from bureaucratic control agenon as posible. Control was originally imposed in guard against a shortage of inland supplies in consequence of the very high export prices. The latter have now descended to the same or crea to a lower level than controlled maximum home prices! The new order removes the prohibition on! collieries from only supplying specified disaiets. Experts are?

AMERICA AND JAPAN.

A Problem for the Harding Government.

U.S. NAVAL CONSTRUCTION.

What a Suspension Would Mean.

Washingtoa, February 1.- Giving svilence before the Senate Naval Committee, Admiral Coonts declared that a six months" suspension of shipovitaing¦¦ operations would involve Le Government in at least ten million tollars extra expenditure in compensating contractors.

APPROACHING INAUGURATION OF NEW PRESIDENT.

Washington, February 2, President-elect Harding has requested President Wilson to call uncertain of the effects of de-control, but they confi lently anticipate!

a special Session of the Senate on Murch 4 for his Inauguration, in that the price of the poorer qualities will fall, owing to the large accordance with castom. available supplies. The price of the higher grades may increase! somewhat. The only remaining restriction on export is that the district coal committees must be satisfed that there i

- for inland use."

HINDUS AND SIKH HEROES.

Prince of Wales Unveils in Memorial.

no shortage

London, February 2.

The Prince of Wales was welcomed by cheering thousands at

Brighton as he motored to Patcham Downs where he unveiled a memorial to the Aindus and Sikhs who perished in the waL In s speech H.E.H. said that in the ordinary course of events he sbould now have been in India. "Perhaps next year he might meet and speak with Indians who had been cared for at Brighton.

FIRST MILITARY EXECUTION IN IRELAND.

Farmer Shot for Possessing Loaded Arms.

London, Febuary 2. The first execution under martial-law in Ireland was carried out to-day, when a Kerry farmer condemned for unlawful possession airsof a loaded revolver was duly shot at Cork.

FATHER DOMINIC'S SENTENCE.

London, Febuary 1. Father Dominic will be imprisoned at Wormwood Scrubbe

THE UNREST IN INDIA.

Students and Non-Co-operation.

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leparture was the sizes for willing to lend a helping hand. old boys. I trust that it will remarkable display of cracker-The Masters spent much time and have a long and useful career la aring and enthusism which was energy in supervising the imfront of it and will meet with the loquent testimony of the approvements on the ground and it support from the old boys that it preciation of the bays of the great is row in very good corditon. We certainly deserves

The Yellow Dragon-The Yel. interest he has always taken in have an inter claas competition) their welfare. I took up my in Volley Ball which gives practice Dragon attained its majority special an- duties here on October 29th. The to a very wide number of players in June when Vernacular studies have been as the game requires 12 & alde. piversary number of 64 carried on successfully and vary. In tenuis, the Ralston Cup brings with a new cover, designed by

present and Thing is now working smoothly together

Mr. Crook, was issued. It con- . under the efficient supervision pupils in friendly competition. tained a history of Q. C. an article of Mr. Sung Hok-pang, Senior Swimming parties are taken out by Dr. Bateson Wright who wis Vernacular Teacher.

every week in the summer. There Head Master when the Y.D. first the light of day and Discipline The disciplina of were also several all day excur

illustrations." The the school has been very satis- sions. In our nous! Aquatic numerous factory. The school Prefects Sports we were successful in circolation averages 800 copies ន montb. Tha magazine have worked well and the tane of retaining against

its WAJ into the che school has every appearance position, the Coronation Shield, finds of being thoroughly sound. The open to teams from all schools 5 continents. The new O.B.A. Prefde's Medal is awarded to in the Colony. In running we omises to help the circulation Wei Tat. He was succeeded by met with marked success. We

of the Magazins considerably Wa LJ Head won the team

the hope to derote a page or more Douglass - Laing Prefect. Laing always played Lusitano sports and at Si regularly to the doings of our Old the same ajd BBW to it Joseph's College Sport. At the Boys. During the past year it has that those who were working Hongkong Schools sports we won teen under the able editorship of with him did the same. He the Chater Cup for the Senior Mr. Fletcher,

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has just left us for the University Team Race and also the Senior General:-The school has had and bis place has been taken by Championship. We have taken a very prosperous year and has Ip Takichesk and I have no up

the boxing sod

well-done very good work. I will not doubt that he will carry on the known Mr. Kid Mar-say there is no room for improva- high traditions banded down to riott sayı wa bave some very

I think there, greater A Prefects dinner was promising, material, The noble attention, I may say, for greater Non-Co-operation propaganda is intensuying in Bombay, 359 held in Budree Villa and proved art of self-defence is not as attention should be paid to students leaving college. Two schools are in the Non-Co-operatives great success. This is the 3rd popular as it promised to be at colloquial English. There are movement of which out advises the students to engage in proAnnual Prefects" Dianer. paganda in the villages, whilst the other seeks to start a National College immediately."

Bombay, February 1.

Millhands Resume.

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Bombay, February £. The Ku'incor millhands have resumed work.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

¡From Our Own Correspondent.}

H.MS. MALAYA."

one time but the class has met several reasons for this weakness. Organisation: The chief change with great regularity twice a There is too much of a tendency to has been the decision, that the week and has put in quite a lot work along ste cesty ped lines. The school year shall and in January' of hard work. A Chinese Box-Chinese study their own language or just before Chinese New Yearing Class has lately been started entirely from written characters instead of in July. This means and about 60 boys have joined it, and they do not realise the im that all get sn Extra 4 We entered for a Basket-ball portance of trying to speak, months-September to De League and were 3rd out of 5 English correctly. It is diacult cernber-to study for their teams last month we defeated to make them undantand as examinations. We hope and a strong team from Canton.

Browning says: "It were better expect to see correspondingly Library The Library and youth should strive-through acts continue to ancouth towards masking-than beneficial partly because it is be of great service, especially repose, en ought found made." easier to work in the winter and to the Upper Classes. The words repose onotchi partly because Chinese New Periodicals Bod Illustrated found made are, I fear, only too Year is the natural termination papers are widely used. The applicable to those students who of the year for the Chiness, new catalogue, is the result of 2 think that the high road to Owing to lack of staff, Queen's years hard work by the Librarian, knowledge is a weary iteration of College was unable to accept all Mr. Handyside, zbly assisted by their reading and other books Instead of so intelligent interest the boys who wished to enter from the prefecte."

better results.

This change is reading room

Singapore, February L,

the top classes of the district QOAD.A-Theatrical per their surroundings and H.M.B. Malaya's officers and men were welcomed at an official schools. Accordingly 3rd classes formances were held in the Col- desire to express to English the tiffin by His Excellency Bir L. Guillemard. Captain Buller replied. were formed in B.K.,8.Y.P. and lege Hill on 22nd, 231d, and 24th things they see around the m The sporting and social functions arranged passed off most success WT. On the Inas of December December The seed plays and to quorfinn that. Toscherz fully,