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MOTORS

AN ANDERSEN, MEYER & CO.LTD.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

THE ALLIED ADVANCE IN GERMANY.

日十三月正

SHIPPING SLUMP.

POUNDED 1881 No 12,085

三拜雞·號九月三英港香

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 9, 1921.

SPANISH PREMIER ASSASSINATED.

Whilst Motoring from the Chamber. (Reuter's Servicz.)

Described as "Act of Violence."

(Router's Servire.)

Mayence, March 8.

French and Belgian troops occupied Duisburg at noon, whilst the Rhine flotilla occupied Ruhrort.

Allied Proclamation.

Madrid, March 8. The Premier, Sentor Dato, was assassinated last evening whilst motoring from the Chamber. Several shots were fired.

HANDING BACK MINES TO OWNERS.

Bill Passes Second Reading.

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London, March 8..

Mayence, March 8. General Degoutte has issued a proclamation to the inhabitants of Duesseldorf, Duisburg and Ruhrort declaring that the Allies have been compelled to occupy the towns as guarantees, since the German 'The Government does not intend to fulfil its Treaty engagemonts. occupation is in no wise hostile towards the population and no In the House of Commons, by 277 votes to 72, the Bill handing obstacle will be placed on the economic life of the region. The back the coal industry to the owners on the 31st. ult. passed second Allied authorities are ready to help to improve the workers' situation, reading. A grave situation is threatened if owners and miners de particularly to ensure the food supply, and they intend to make a not reach an agreement as regards wage reduction. regime of liberty and order provail, thus to develop prosperity.

German Ambassador Leaves.

London, March 8. The German Ambassador to London is proceeding to Berlin to-night in response to a summons from Berlin to explain the position.

"Never Say Die."

London, March 8, The German delegates have departed for Berlin. Crowds 'gathered at the Savoy and Victoria Station, but there were no demonstrations. Dr. von Simons remarked to Router:-"We hope to return soon. Never say die."

"An Act of Violence."

Berlin, March 8. In the Reichstag, a full house assembled. During a speech interspersed with cheers, Horr Fehrenbach described the penalties as an act of violence, saying "the Allied conditione are to be applied by force; therefore, they have nothing to do with the principles of

right."

Herr Fehrenbach declared that Germany, including the parts about to be struck by the Allies' measures, was united in determina- tion and endurance. Like Dr. von Simone, Herr Fehrenbach said he was willing to leave the verdict to history, which would have something to say not only as regards war guilt but also the dictates of Versailles.

British Press Comment.

London, March 8.

CONFERENCE IN LONDON REGARDING AUSTRIA.

The Methven" Laid Up. The stagnant state of the [freight market is causing a num- ber of boats to be laid up in This is not only Hongkong. common to Hongkong, but reports received from Japan and the |North tell the same story.

SINGLE DOPY: 10 OTA 180.PER ANNUM,

COMPANY REPORT.

Hongkong & Whampoa

Dock Co., Ltd:

of the

WORTHING

$1,185,189.14

• The report

above Company for the year ending 31st December, 1920, stareg The grown profit for

the year is After paying inter- est $20,884.30 depreciating &α., by $1,442,734.63 paying a bonus of staff

$110,000.00

plant,

to

So far, we have been accus- tomed to hearing of relatively and amali vessels being laid up by their owners, but it is now report- ed that the drew of the C.P.O.S.and Methven have received, notice informing them that as the boat is going to be laid up services will have to be dispensed with for the time being.

their

The Methven came in last Thursday from Saigon with 6,500 tons of rice, and has apparently found difficulty in securing fur. ther freight.

The large stocks of rice in the godowns bere, both of the Saigon and Bangkok varieties, Dr.preclude the merchants from them at the augmenting

Ministers About to Start from Vienna.

Vienna, March 8. At the invitation of the British Government, the Chancellor, Mayer, the Finance Minister, Herr Grimm, and Minister of Food, Herr Gruenberger, are on the eve of proceeding to London via Paris to hold a conference.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Shanghai, March 8.

present stage. There is not much Feight offering therefore from

there remains a net

profit of and adding amount brought forward as last Re- рег port. #976,045.62 less Interim Dividend paid 11th October, 1920, $240,000.00

Saigon or Bangkok and with leaves available trade depressed at present, it will .Bum of

$1,573,618.93

$2,811,570.21

PUMPS

ANDERSEN.MAVER & SALUTI,

“HONG MOʻI” DISASTER

Crew Still in Swatow.

It was expected that the orew of the H-fated Hong Moh would arrive this morning from where they' wore

Swatow taken,

but

B message has been received from the British Consul at Swatow stating that he bas detained the crew there pend- ing information as to where the Court of Exquiry into the loss of the vessel will be held,

BOUND FOR PARIS.

A Distinguished Chinese Visitor.

former.

Chu Chi-chan, the Chinese Minister of Interior and former chief delegate to the Shanghai Conference, arrived in Hongkong yesterday on his way to Paris, where he la to express thanksualf of the President 736,045.62 of China tur the recent French

honour conterred on the latter.

...$3,547,615.83

not be surprising to learn of more which the Directors recommend vessels being laid up in the near to be appropriated as follows:- future, unless something happens

to inspire more confidence.

It is reported that a certain foreign Minister has declared that conditions must be arranged before the establishment of a Special Judicial Court to substitute the Mixed Court in Shanghai, and it is ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY. predicted that the Settlement extension is the principal condition.

A report from Tientsin states that Li Yuan-bung has refused the request of the Military Government to go to the South.

Li She-wai has loft for Tientsin to assist Liang She-yes in the

"The Annual Report.

The report of the Committee of

negotiation of ten million dollar loan for the Chinese National Bank. the Hongkong St. George's It is said that an agreement is almost concluded.

(Other Telegrams on Page 2)

WHY THE MYSTERY?

Japanese Crown Prince's Visit.

LENTEN MISSION.

Visit Of Father Lynch.

In contrast to the unanimity of the British Press, including the Liberal papers, in ridiculing Dr. von Simons' first offer, it is note- worthy that the Manchester Guardian, the Westminster Gezette and the Stor to-day echo the strong language of the Daily News this morning is denouncing the decision of the Allies to refuse to give

Is the Crown Prince of Japan Gortaany a breathing space, describing it as a capitulation, to France's policy of revenge and opposed to British national interests arriving in Hongkong to-morrow? because it involves possibilities of Allied friction. The sanctions are Ferhaps you know. We don't. come. calculated to defeat the industrial recovery of Germany which Mr. Not that we haven't made every preach Lloyd George has hitherto maintained is essential to peace and endeavour to find out. restoration of trade.

Boolety, for presentation at the fourth annual general meeting, to be held at the City Hall on Fri-! day. 11th March at 5.30 p.m.,

etates:-

Your Committee has pleasure in presenting to you the report and statement of accounts for the

To pay a final

dividend at the rate of 10 per coat. per annum or $5.00 por share,$300,000.00

To pay a Bonus to. Shareholders of $11.00 per share $660,0000.00

To transfer to Reserve Fund $1,750,000.00

To carry forward to new account, 8837,615.89

$3,547,615.83

Directors. In accordance with At the urgent invitation of year ending 31st December, 1920. Article No. 90 of the Company's. His Lordship Bozzoni, Father The cash balance in hand now Articles of Association, the Hon. C.SS.R., kas stands at $6.752.34 as against Mr. John Johnstone and Mr. G. at the close of the M. Dodwell ratire by rotation, P. M. Lynch.

form Manila, P. I., to $7,799.14

Lenten a

Mission previous year.

and offer themselves for re-elec- During the year the following tion. Mr. G. W. Barton retired to the Catholics of Hongkong. Our enquiries began this The opening sermon will beams were exponded in assisting from the Board on leaving the Colony, and Mr. H. P. White was vne of delivered at the 9.30 Mass next distressed English people:-

and 1. English woman The first

invited to join the Board in his morning. our representatives telephon-Sunday

two children assistance

place. Sir Robert Ho Tung was be at

with passage to, Eng-

also invited to join the Board and land

...$ 200.00 these appointments require con-

All the papere, however, declare that the tactless and inept morning, speeches of Dr. von Simons, who is in the grip of Nationalists, con- tributed to the general exhibition of bankrupt statesmanship.

GLASGOW HONOURS THE HEIR-APPARENT.

whon

one last for 12. Ex-member of H.M. Passion Sunday,

Forces cost of passage to Japan, etc. ...

Ex-member of H.M. Forces assistance whilst out of work Ex-member of H.M. Forces cost of passage to Canada and assist- ance

4.

After bus on bir Robert Ho

Tung and the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu pak, the visitor was entertained at the Kam Ling Hotel. This morning he called on H.E. the Governor and left again at noon.

TO-DAY'S

EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand; to-day was 28. 314d.

THE WEATHER.

3 p.m. Barometer:-30.10. Tem- perature -69. Humidity 61.

LIGHTING-UP TIME.

Lighting-up time to-day is 6.30

p.121.

DON'T FORGET.

Theatre

To-day.

Royal. Banvard Musical Comedy Co. present "Girls and Giggles "—9,15 d.m.

Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9.15

Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.15

firmation at this meeting Mr. A. | p.m. 9. Sorensen resigned on leaving 178.14 the Colony, Mr. P. White has and 9.15 p.m.

been appointed Chairman for the year 1921.

100,00

333 64

$ 81178

ed to Government House Evening sermon will and asked if he might speak to 16 p.m. next Sunday night. The the Private Secretary. His Mission will Excellency's A. D. C., Capt. Mc-week-from

March 13th. to Palm Sunday, Grath, answered the call and, on learning who was speaking, asked March 20th. The Order of what it was we wanted to know. Mission Services each week-day 3. Our representative explained will be Mass and short morning Prince's Speech on Receiving Freedom of City. that he was in search of definite Conference at 7.30 a.m., Mission information as to the precise date Sermon and Benediction at G p.m. London. March 8.

on which the Crown Prince was each evening during the wook. The Prince of Wales has been granted the Freedom of Glasgow. expected. He was then Father Lynch, who came by An attempt of the unemployed to demonstrate outside St Andrew' Beked to giva his reasons the "Taming" on a work Hall proved a fiasco. The Prince, acknowledging the freedom, said for desiring auch knowledge. visit to the China Coast, that he had not come to see the Industries Fair, but to see the The A.D.C. was told what he is well known in Hongkong people.

Kowloon. His Missious The following grants from the ness said that all were trying to get back to peace conditions, but we desired a reporter and and Retreats given some years Society's Funds were also made

After eulogising Glasgow's war achievements, His Royal High. might have guessed, namely, that and

photographer to be al Blake Piorago-before the war were largely to mark the this word must be prefixed- 'Happy". It was impossible to attain for the official landing.

by Catholics and non-Catholics. George's Day - these conditions till all sections of the community, were satisfied. Capt. McGrath replied:--"Ium He even gave a Missionette 1. The Director of Educa- "If we can give and take sufficiently", said the Prince "there are no afraid that under those circum-in Shameen, after the fall of the difficulties which cannot be overcome (cheers). We must not be too stances I can divulgo nothing just Chinese Empire, when stray bul impatient in the presence of the horrible epidemic of unemployment, now,"

lets were flying in the streets of with the consequent tragedy of suffering. It worries me a great The Telegraph tan:--Is the Canton and discarded queues deal, and upsets me particularly to know it affects thousands of men visit supposed to be a secret one could be bought for a trifle in the 2, H. M. Forces Enter- who fought overseas. I want the Lord Provost to assure them that Surely it's a matter of public in-public I am thinking of them in their trouble. My earnest hope is that terest and importance? conditions will soon improve.”,

THE TRADE SLUMP.

Board of Trade Returns for February,

London, March 8. The trade slump is clearly evidenced in the Board of Trade returns for February, which show imports of 97 millions-a decrease of 73 millione compared with February 1920, while exports of 68| millions showed a decrease of 1734 millions.

RIOT IN UPPER SILESIA.

French Lieutenant Killed.

Paris, March 8.

I

occasion of St.

tion for Prize Essays and for the purchase of books for the British. Schools...

...$ 250.00

tainment Funds

1,000.00

$1,250.00

markets. -Since his last visit here. Father Lynch Capt. McGrath can tell you spent four years in mission- nothing officially..

ary activities in Australia The Telegraph man-Perhaps and New Zealand and preached. "On the 6th January a Ball was might explain that in many Cathedrals and Chur-held in the City Hall at which WU have icarned that ches of the Commonwealth and more than 1,100 persons were arrangements are being made to Dominion. Father Lynch, now present, and on 11th November a entertain the Japanese blue-Superior of their house in successful smoking concert was jackets and officers of the cruiser Malate, Manila, belongs to the given by the Society in the Katori, and it's only because we Redemptorist Congregation of Theatre Royal.

founded by

St. wish to have accurate information priests

During the year 140 new men- that I am enquiring.

Alphonsus Liguori. He has bere joined the Society, the mem- Capt., McGrath Under in- simple, direct style of bership of which now totale over structions from His. Excellency I talking and, by way of illustra- 500.

can tell you nothing at all at Ition, punctuaten his addressee "by Your Committee deeply regret | present. The less I say about it scriptural narrative and personal to record the death of the follow- the better.

reminiscences of the Orient and ing members since the last man replied Occident. with the forma! "Thank you"

The Telegraph

and rang off.

Later in the day, we endeavour-

report:-Mr. J. H. Gardiner, Mr.

D. K. Moss, Mr. W. R. Noble and extend sincere sympathy to their relations.

The accounts have been audit-

ed to secure some definite in- So we rang up Mr. Ponsonby. formation from the Coloniat Fane at Government. House and

& Matthews, Chartered Accoun- A message from Oppeln, Upper Silesia, states that a band of Secretary, who, however, stated his reply to our enquiry wased by Mesers. Lowe, Bingham that ho had no knowledge am afraid I cannot tell you, ants to whom our thanks are Germana attacked a Polish meeting at Beuthen on the 6th inst. On of the arrangements being There is no information at all at

due. troops intervening a French lieutenant, named Dabau was killed by made for the reception of present." a blow from a bludgeon. French Chasseurs restored order.

CHICAGO MEATPACKERS REDUCE WAGES.

New York, Maroh, 8.

morzow ?" we queried.

the Royal visitor. He added that "But isn't he expected to- he understood the Crown Prince was arriving to-morrow, but what thødetallad arrangements wore he did not know. Asked if he could tell us of anyone who know what. was being done, Mr. Bevern stated

› Chicago Montpżokers' Association is reducing the wages of that possibly ale, Mansonby Fane 106 600 mie next wook by approximately 1314 per cent,

could help us.

morrow,

st pros

OLD OF informistion

де

expected

but.

any

he rang an

"MANY A SLIP

Owing to the Vessel sticking on the slipway, the launch of the Tualian liner Conta Bosan-fram Beardmore #yand at Dalmuir, Dumbartonshirs, bow bown post"

Auditors.-The accounts have been audited by Mr. H. Peroy Smith, F.C.A., and Mr. A. R.Lowe, F.C.A., who retire and offer them- selves for re-election.

To-morrow;

Coronet Theatre 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

2.30, 5.15,

Hongkong Theatre-5.15 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

ENFORCING THE TREATY.

Left--Mr. Lloyd George, who told the syrinfim that the Allied penalties would be enforced. Re In supreme command of the Allied forces

apying German,