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EDISON AS LAMPS.

FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS

The

Hongkong Telegraph

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No. 12,040

弍拜禮 號五十月三英港女

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1921.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

SMALLER BUT MORE EFFICIENT.

Proposals for Co-operation with the Dominions.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, March 14.

The Naval Estimates for 1921-22 amount approximately to £91,000,000 gross and £82,500,000 net, compared with £105,000,000 and £91,000,000 in 1920-21. The economies include a reduction in capital ships in full commission from 20 to 16, the placing of one Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla in reserve, the reduction of the North American and South African Squadrons by one light cruiser each, complete temporary withdrawal of the South American Squadron, and the reduction of the personnel to 121.700. Eight obsolescent capital ships will be transferred to the disposal list, thus reducing the number of capital ships on the effective list to 30, including the Australian ship Australia, of which 14 will be in reserve. A sum of £9,500,000 is included in the Estimates as a first instalment for the replacement of capital ships.

London, March 14.

A Memorandum issued with the Naval Estimates shows that non-recurrent war liabilities amount to £8,250,000, including £3,250 000 for the completion of light cruiser aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines begun during the war.

The Admiralty, in pursuance of its duty in carrying out the Government's policy of the One-Power Standard, has effected drastle economies and agreed to assume risks which, in ordinary eircumstances, it would regard as difficult to reconcile with the full maintenance of the Government's declared policy. After detailing the economies, the Memorandum says the reduced Navy must be maintained at the highest possible efficiency; hence the battleships Hercules, Colossus, Neptune, St. Vincent, Collingwood, Temeraire, Bellerophon and Superb have been transferred to the disposal list. Of the 30 capital ships on the effective list, the older types are becoming obsolescent and cannot be reckoned as efficient fighting units for more than a few years. The need of their gradual replace ment by modern ships embodying the lessons of the war cau no longer be disregarded. It must be remembered that no capital ship It is obvious that the has been laid down or completed since 1916. whips of the reduced Navy must be up-to-date and most efficient. Therefore, £2.500,000 has been included in the Estimates as a first instalment for the replacement of ships.

THE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST GERMANY.

British Commercial Opinion.

(Reuter's Service. }

Borliu, March 14. The Government has protested to the Council of the League Nations against the sanctions.

French Premier's Confidence.

of

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CHINESE CREW'S

WAGES.

An Interesting Claim.

time.

Court

HIMBLE DOPY: 10 GTR $30 PER ANNA DES

the Company admitted, that at some subsequent date the plaint iffs signed the articles and that they were bound under the articles so signed. The plaintiffs did not

THE DOLLAR,

Up-Then Down Again.

had

decline

know, moreover, that they were. The steady rise in exchange during the past two days is viawed An interesting claim for wages signing such a contract. was heard this morning in the The Chief Justice-Prims with satisfaction by everyone. London, March 14.

Supreme

before His ficie, second agreement will not Bar silver has gone up and this The British business view of the economic sanctione against Germany is the theme of a special article in the Times, which Lordship Mr. Justice H. BIJ. come bel the first bad been reflected in the batter

Gompertz.

Mr. Alabaster They how to gath nów ruling for the Hong- declares that the scheme of applying a part of the purchase prio the imports from Germany towards the discharge of her liabh It was a claim brought by Chan show that we assented to it and Kong dollar. On Saturday, the thrusts a stick into the complicated mechanisms of commerce and Ah Fook and twelve others of how much was assented to. It is eterling rate of the dollar improved ed another penny, and to-day manufacturers, warehousemen, merchants, banks, accepting houtes, the crew of the 8.8. Bugoya for the defendants to prove the farthing: yesterday it ascend The Chief Justice: I think it the market opened strong, the and bill-brokers are eyeing it askance. They opine that the scheme against the Standard Transpora- articles. at worst may result in the total cessation of German imports; tion Company, who are represent

have not signed it.

batter than the closing rate of Oil Company. best it may so hamper imports that they will be appreciably reduced ed in Hongkong by the Standard is left to you to show that you dollar being quoted farthing Mr. Alabaster :-They have yesterday. It again feil a farthing in volume and raised in price.

Mr. C. Alabaster, Instructed called evidence.

in the afternoon. This morning Sanctions Criticisms in Parliament.

by Mr. H appeared for the The Chief Justice-They silver was up 34d. for ready London, March 14.

and 4d. for forward. The ready Criticisms passed by certain sections of the Press and in other plaintiffs, Hon. Mr. H. E. have not called evidence here.

Mr. Alabaster: My people rate is 33. There is no change quarters as regards the soundness of the Allied commercial sauctio Pollock and F. C. Jenkin,

instructed by Mr. Wilkinson, re- are in this position. Mr. Wong, in the U. S.-London cross-rata,

on their behalf sa a boarding It is expected that the heavy were echoed in the House of Commons debate on the Reparation Recovery Bill. Labour and Liberal members especially condemn presented the defendants.

There were no pleadings in this house keeper, fixed the terms insurance claim on the enormous the measure on the ground that it will inpresse the cost of living in

at Shanghai, necessita- Britain and will injure our export trade. Moreover, the yield will case. It was alleged that 22 men with the Captain. They went quantity of silk destroyed by the be incommensurate with the dangers and difficulties entailed. Mr. were engaged for a voyage from on board and they received fire Lloyd George replied that if Germany honoured the Allied receipts the port of New York to the wages at American rates for ting the insurance companies in which will be given German sellors against half the purchase price Orient, thence to and from, for a about four days and they went Loudon remitting the money to of goods exported to the Allies, the Bill will work smoothly; but, in period not to exceed 18 months, to the Consulate at New York, China to me these claims, will It is states that a well-known and 60 cents per hour for over-the Consulate the boarding house, Chinesa the event of her refusal, the Bill would operate as a penalty at the American rate of wages and under the peculiar rule of stiffen the on irket.

bunk which Last keeper was not allowed in. excluding German goods from Britain.

German Government's Protest.

portion of Mr. Alabaster stated that the The Chief Justica:-It may be year converted &

is capital into sterling and Standard Transportation Com- a very good thing.

had submitted to the pany

Mr. Alabaster There one of purchased £300,000 will shortly jurisdiction of the Supreme Court the clerks explained something be in the market for silver and of Hongkong to try the action.to the men. Our case is that what will sell its sterling holding.

Before the reaction the Chinese Paris, March 12, Shortly, the facts were these. In was explained was the scale of The French Premjer, who arrived this evening from Long, August or September, 1919, the wages. They did not understand speculators indulged in profic bought, and are M. Brind in the previous June, was rather in Hongkong on the first arrival they

waiting expressed extreme satisfaction at the results, also at the utmost Segoya, which had left Hongkong that they were to be discharge taking. They sold out all that for the rate cordiality of the reception he met with everywhere.

little before expressed absolute conviction that Inter-Allied solidarity is more short of crew. It was not unnenal of the boat. I submit that it is how than ever necessary a fact which is the keystone of his we that Chinese crews engaged in quite unlikely that this was reade

buying. It may be remarked in Hongkong when they got too them.

many Cainese The Chief Justice:-Well, you passing that policy, and which Britain understands quite well too. Upon les

speculators did well last year in London, in an interview with a representative there of the Fre American ports deserted the ship Press, M. Briand laid stress on the atmosphere of mutual confide because they got American ships have to call your evidence,

Mr. Alabaster pointed out that exchange.

Although the market outside is It cannot be too strongly emphasised that in making a long which permeate the Conference owing, he said, to Mr. with American scale of wages. In

eptember, the Segova was in Now there was a clause inserted in the delayed beginning in the replacement of obsolete ships, the Govern-George's prudence and moderation, M. Briand concluding:

Yurk, and the Captain under-agreement which read in Hongas, money is tig it a none the ment neither commits itself to nor contemplates building pro- know no other statesman who possesses such a keen

wok to engage all the plaintiff song. That was sayoral months Banks. This is dus to the foot and othere, and the terms of their before the plaintiffs were engaged, that the Binks have overbought, grammee in answer to those of any other Power. Indeed, the sense."--Vole, Government trusts that it may be possible, as a result of frank and

agreement were arranged by alft was inserted on June 18th and during the lat friendly discussion with the principal naval Powers, to avoid any

Captain Tucker, on behalf of the That change would commence days some of them have been Meanwhile it would be a thing approaching competitive building.

Company, with a boarding house the trip in Honkgong, and hot selling to get cash. Hence dereliction of duty to allow the efficiency, training and morale of the

Keeper named George Wong, who New York. It was to commence it is not expected that there any sharp Wavy to deteriorate through neglect to provide it with material

Paris, March 12. was agent of the plaintiffs. The and terminate in Hongkong and will at present be equal to the best and in which we can feel confidence. It is also im

Following the signature to the Franco-Turkish terms agreed between the parties it was to continue up till 12th changes in the exchange rateS.

That

Money is also tight among the was porative to avoid irrevocable 'loas of time in building facilities,

Bekiraami Boy, the Kemalist delegate to the were contained in a memorauium June, 1921. which might make it impossible to maintain pea security if agreement,

London Conference, in an interview with a representative of the Petit hich was signed by the Captain. [maximum date of th voyage. Banks in Shanghai, the position he plaintiffs were engaged in bang identical to that in Hong- threatened.

The Imperial Conference in June will give a welcome opport- Journal, stated that Turkey will never forget that the happy results It took the form of a letter and unity for discussing fully with the Dominion representatives the reached in London are due to a large extent to France's friendly was written on the Standard Oil New York on September 4th for a kong. There is no change in the After the tiffin recess the rate This was problem of naval policy in relation to the Emp're as a whole,and for intervention. Bexirsami Boy expressed the hope that a formal Company's paper on September voyage from the port of New York, rate of the Tael to-day, consideration of suggestions for mutual co-operation. The lines on alliance may soon be concluded between France, which rules over 4, 1919. It ran somewhat na for a period of 18 months, which which it is proposed to proceed are towards the development of millions of Moslems, and Turkey, the most human and enlighted of follows:-"I agree to engage 22 would expire on March 3, 1921. declined a farthing.

men who are now residing in the The reason why the period of time due to Chinese buying orders Dominion Navies under administrative and executive command of Islamic nations.-- Vale.

louding house, on board the was different was that the Captain both here and in Shanghai. The their own officers, each separate Navy being the responsibility of its

voyago from expected to be back in New York market in the afternoon was own Government and imbued with the particular characteristics and

New York to the Orient, and again before finally return ng to quiet. spirit of its own people, all, however, working in close co-operation

chence to and from for a period Hongkong, and that was why the ander the guidance of a common doctrine. If war occurred in which

not exceeding 18 months, at the maximum period for this oyage American rates of wages as was limited to expire in March, the Empire as a whole participated, the various component Navies! would work in harmony on a general strategical policy previously

Lyone Fair is proving again an unqualified success this year. A follows." The agreement then 1921.

The Chief Justice: Under the decid d. To ensure such intelligent co-operation, common principles of command and staff work ure required. This can only be develop. number of distinguished visitors have just arrived, notably Mr recited the scale for the different ed by a uniform system of staff training. It is proposed gradually Kellaway, of the British Board of Trade. In an address at a members of the crew. It was letter the voyage was to expire' to progress to this direction by the appointment of Dominion officers luncheon given in his honour by the Municipality, Mr. Kellaway then that the memorandum sign-in New York. to the Naval Staff, the Admiralty arranging for a certain proportion stated that the maintenance of the closest union between Greated by the parties to the agree of D minion officers yearly undergoing a naval staff course at the Britain and France was a necessity for both, and overshadowe ali mnt was agreed to. The steamer Staff College. It is finally hoped to reach a position where the other questions pertaining to would-reconstruction.-Vule. D minios than selves will be able to establish their own Staff Collegra working on the same lines and system as the Home Staff College. The machinery required to apply these tentative proposala to the Imperial Navy pol cy cannot be indicated until considered in

onjunction with the Dominion representatives.

GERMANY'S MERCANTILE MARINE.

A Scheme of Reconstruction.

Berlin, March 14. The Reichstag has ratified the agreement between the Govern- Bent and shipowners sanctioning a total grant of twelve milliard The marks for the reconstruction of the Mercantile Marine. shipowners pledge themselves to build at least one-third of their former tonnage within a decade. Eight milliards of the sum has already been handed over.

U.S. NAVV'S LOCATION.

Question of a Huge Base in the Pacific.

Washington, March 14. Mr. Denby, interviewed by Reuter, declined to deny reports that the Navy Administration contemplates concentration of the entire Fleet in the Pacific with a view to the creation of huge naval base! waf Oahu, Hawaii. Apparently the question is still undecided. A "special session of Congress is being called for April 11.

REVOLT AGAINST THE SOVIET.

Movement Among Cossacks.

Paris. March 14.

Official advices from Constantinople, record that an insur- rectionary movement in the Caucasus is gaining ground. The Don Conasoka revolted en masse, and General Budienny informed the Soviets that he is ünahlo to lend assistance against the rebels because the majority of his regiments are themselves composed of Clodiuðks. **

INTERNATIONAL “ BOCCER.”

London, March. 14,

The Assaolation football match at Cardin between England and

ended in a gosiless draw.

THE NEAR EAST SETTLEMENT.

Turkey's Gratitude to France.

THE LYONS FAIR.

Mr. Kellaway's Speech,

Paris, March 13.

HARNESSING THE RHONE.

Great Industrial Undertaking.

Paris, March 13.

d

M. Millerand has left on a tour of the inspection of the grea: works undertaken for harnessing the Rhone River above Lyons. whose industry, after completion of the works, is expected to receive a tremendous impulse owing to the cheapness of electric power.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Oorrespondent,) SHANGHAI GODOWN FIRE.

No Further Danger Expected.

Shanghai, March 14. '

Sozoya on a

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Messra. Lane, Crawford and advertise that they can quote inclusive prices for sending par- cals of tea to any place in the United Kingdom-Page 3.

Mr. Frederick Thompson, L.D.S., Dental Surgeon, has re- moved his offices to the Morean- till Bank Building-Page 4.

Mr. Alabaster:The clear in- tention of the parties was that it of New York and proceeded to should expire in New York. They olombo, Calcutta, Rangoon and liberately changed the port of longkong, and then, of course, it starting and reduced the time..

Mr. Pollock:-I hope your was found possible to get man a ower wages, and the d-fendants Lordship will clearly understand ried to pay off the crew at Hong-the position of the defence. song. The thirteen defendants The Chief Justice: I do not refused to sign off and take their think it is necessary for me to

Messrs. Lammert Bros, will understand your position. wages.

Mr. Pollock Our position is Bell 169 boxes of Tinplates at that the letter of 4th September No. 16 Gotown, Kowloon, to

morrow afternoon at 2.39 p.m.— is not binding.

Mr. Alabaster-They have not Page 4. Mr. Alabaster:-I did not use said that before. What-I say,

Mr. Pollook I hope it is not intended to infer that it was in

the nature of a trick,

.

St. Andrew's Church Men's it in the sense of a trick.

my Lord, is that there was an Association are giving their third Continuing, Mr. Alabaster agreement binding in the memo-concert if the C suroh Hall, Ko- stated that the Company found randum, signed by the parties loon to-morrow evening-Page 4. that they could get a crew at a there was no reason why that Consignees of cargo by the ower wage and tried to put these particular clause should be read Admiral Line's 8.5, Alloway.

them, 60 off. The number actually to

because it was should consult the notice on Page applicable to who signed on at the beginning not

them. 5. was 15, one of whom died on the Furthermore, all agreements

The next tournament ander voyage, and a carpenter agreed with seamen must be construed the auspices of the Hongkong o be paid off in Hongkong, while as beneficial to s amen. It must Boxing Association takes place

No further danger is anticipated from the godown fire, although the high wind and the falling walls necessitate large details of fire.the others did not and brought be made quite clear if they are at the Ming Yuen Gardens on men being continually on duty. The stocks are nearly all removed he present action. from the eighth godown.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking, March 14.

reiging upon these articles the Thursday, March 24-Page 4. The Chief Justice-What is plaintiffs assented to them. The

A notice to consleness of cargo: the matter under dispute? Not plaintiffs will say that they never the rate of wagen?

understood that and it was not hy the 9.8. Bealawers appears on

Page 5. explained to them.

The case is proceeding.

Mr. Alabaster:The defendante have paid to Court the wages

of the men.

The Chief JusticsThe only It is said that the Government has been unofficially Anformed point is the right to discharge in that if the dispute in regard to Shantung province be directly Hongkong on her firat arrival nogotiated with Japan, the repayment of debts may be postponed, here. the indivostok incident may be settled amicably, and the present Cabinet will be placed in a stable condition.

A report states that Hoktu is now being attacked by a large force of Russian soldiers.

Shanghal, March 14.

Mr. Alabaster said that as far

To-Day's Exchange.

as he knew the case of the defend-The closing rate of the dollar, on ante was that the only agree- demand, to-day was 25. 41/4d. ment between the parties.” was contained in the ship's articles

The Government's financial improvement scheme has been to which the plaintiffs bad ascent- ed, it was said. He submitted. approved by all the Tuchuns, and will be promulgated.

In compliance with a request made by the Chitte in Equador, that being the defendants' case, the Government has decided to create a Chinens Consul General in they would have to prove that in that country.

spite of that letter, the plaintifr Chang Jok-lia has made an appointment with Tawan to agreed to be discharged in Hong- Army kops on their flist arrival. They meet him in Foting for the purpose of dealing with di bandment quean,

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer ----30.07. Tam- perature:-64. Humidity -- 04,

Lighting-Up Time.

Liabilng-up Kus to,day

The Banvard Musical Comedy Company is giving a repeat per- formance of Castles in. Spain at the Theatre Royal, to-night- Page 4.

Messrs. Lammert Bros. will be.. selling 292 bags of tapigon four at their sales rooms on Friday at 11 a.m.-Pago 4.

On Saturday at 11 a m. Mégsru, Lammert Bros, will be reljtong at theft sales rooms a quantity of tarpaulin, canyas and duck.— | Page 4

The frat Gymkhant of the 808, son will take place on Betária". April