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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No 12,003

五拜禮 號八十月三英港香

FRIDAY,

MARCH 18, 1921.

日九初月弍

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ANDERSEN.MUY 3:00 46

MR. BONAR LAW, RESIGNS.

Ordered a Complete Rest.

(Router's Service. Y

London, March 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that Mr. Bonar Law had resig ed on grounds of health.

(Mr. Bonar Law held the Cabinet post of Lord Privy Seal and was Leader in the House of Commons.---Ed, H. K.T.)

Touching Scene in The Commons.

Later.. Mr. Eonar Law's resignation was a bombshell to the House of Commons. Mr. Lloyd George was most affected in reading Mr. Bonar Law's letter, frequently breaking down. He was hardly able to finish the statement.

The letter from Mr. Bonar Law said: "The strain of the last- As you know, I have few years has pressed most heavily on mo. had the greatest difficulty in doing my work and at now worn out. My medical advisors have warned me that my physical condition is such that unless I bave an immediate long rest an early and com- plate breakdown is inevitable-t Murmure of dismay). It will always be a pleasure to me to think that I have been able to help you in the great work you have done since you became Prime Minister. It is necessity that compels me to abandon hope of assisting you in the difficult task now confronting you."

LARGE AMERICAN FIRM GOES INTO LIQUIDATIÓN.

Losses Through Soviet's Repudiation.

(Reuter's Service)

New York, March 17.

It is

KOWLOON NOTES.

(BY "The Ferryman.")

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By slow degrees they're get- ting on with the installation of the clock on the railway tower.

won't be long Receivers have been appointed to take over the business of The hande are now on, I see. So Messrs. Gaston, Williams, and Wigmore, exporters and importers, presumably it whose liabilities are eaticuated at six million dollars. The assets Apfore Big Ben really gets going. consist of stock in subsidiary companies all over the world.

A friend of mine the other day, understood that the company's financial embarassment is due to depreciation of its stock holdings, also to heavy losses owing to the noticing a nice little verandahed tower, said he wouldn't raind Soviet Government repudiating claims for supplies to the Imperial room at the top of the railway living here. He added that if and the Kerensky Governments.

the Government would give him! free quarters there, he would, in return, undertake to keep the elook wound up!

RELIEF OF AUSTRIA,

Allies Grant Postponement of Payments and Release Securities.

London, March 17.

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Another convenience being got In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain announced that under way is the proposed motor Tenders are now Britain, France, Italy and Japan have intimated to Austria that bus service.

BTO several concerns they are prepared to postpone the payments due from Austria under being invited, and I hear that the treaty of St. Germain, aleo payment of the capital and interest there The House cheered sympathetically when Mr. Lloyd George on advances made to Austria since the Armistice, in order to avert interested in securing the mono- broke down on finishing the letter. He added that he hoped a short the starvation of Austria. The whole assets of Austria have been poly.

I read with much interest the rost would enable Mr. Bonar Law to return to his duties, but medical hitherto pledged as security for these payments. The above opinion was that Mr. Bonar Law would need a prolonged rest and suspensions, however, will release the assets, and the League of freedom from worry. Here Mr. Lloyd George was unable to master Nations will determine what fresh gold advances may be made to remarks in Thursday's Telegraph The four Allies have also undertaken, at the regarding the provision of larger bis feelings, and he flung himself back on bis seat with a gesture Austria upon same.

forthcoming conference at Portorose, to help effect improvement in ferry boats. One can quite under- indicating his inability to continue.

to Incur heavy Mr. Asquith rose and almost inaudibly referred to the unexpect-the economic conditions which are at present prejudicing Central stand the Star Ferry Company expenditure before knowing ed and painful announcement. He said all his relations with Mr. Europe. Furthermore, they will endeavour to assure Austria a hesitating

Mr. Bonar Law's political continued increased supply of coal.

definitely what Sir Maurice Fitz- Bopar Law had never left ransour.

maurice is going to recommed. antagonists entertained most affectionate memories of him and

But the argument that the ferries hoped for his complete restoration to health and his ro-entry into

are large enough for present the fighting ranks.

needs le a bit far-fetched.

Mr. Clynes said the Labourites received the news with a feeling of the deepest Jo-s.

Mr. Chamberlain Possible Successor.

London, March 17.

It was understood to-night that the Coalition will not be affected| by Mr. Bonar Law's resignation. The Unioniste are meeting on Monday to elect a successor, in which connection Mr. Auston Chamberlain is frealy mentioned.

DEBATE ON NAVAL ESTIMATES.

RESUMPTION OF REPARATION NEGOTIATIONS

Dr. von Simons' Forecast.

Berlin, March

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There are certain hours of the Herr Scholz, the German Minister of Economics, address

overcrowded, there He hope hat absolutely Imperial Economic Council, declared that in view of the led day when the ferry-boats are pralties German trade must seek fresh channels. Eastern Europe would be able to. absorb German goodee being insufficient standing room for all the first-class passengers. foreshadowed in this connection an extension of the list of expe articles, de-control of prices and gradual abolition of the same story is told of the duty. Dr. von Simons' speech anticipated a resumption of 2g sia Peak trama and the lower level All of which shows the tions with the Entente. He declared that the work of reconstruction trams. must be placed in the forefront of Germany's counter-proposals and steady growth of the population. the most comprehensive plan formulated for reconstruction of the the security for a loan. devastated regions by means of German labour, which might form

some weeks.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

Preliminary Agenda.

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MR. EUGENE DEBS, the American Socialist lead- er, now in prison for obstruct- ing recruiting during the war, whose case is to he reviewed, under instructions issued by President Harding.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The Sincere Company, Ltd.. have stocks of interest to men in search of personal attire.-Page 3.

Consignees of cargo by the 8.8. Pedro Nunes from Lisbon should consult the notice on Page 5.

The American Express Com pany has added Basle to its foreign offices and is organising new offices for Peking and Tientsin.-Page 9.

The s.s. Carnarvonshire bas arrived from Europe and consignees of cargo should consult the notice on Page 5.

Bostock's Royal Italian Cirous is opening to-morrow for a short season on the ground next the Kowloon Post Office.-Page 4.

The 8.s. Pedro Nunes will sail for Lisbon, via ports, on Thuraday, March 31st-Page 4.

"Peaches and Cream" is the new production being given by the Banvard Musical Comedy Company 10-night.Page 4.

The Bevnty-fifth anniversary of freemasonry in Hongkong and South China is being marked by an "Extraordinary Lodgo of Emergency" of the Zetland Lodge on Monday night.-Page 4.

At the Coronet Theatre "Prince and Betty" (featuring William Desmond) and "All Dressed Up I'm wondering whether the (a Sub Comedy) will form the

of activity continuous

theweek-end attractions.-Page 12. Residents' Associa- Kowloon

The orders for the week of the Volunteer tion has anything to do with the Hongkong

Defence C.R.A.'s new venture into the Curps appear on Page 4. sphere of municipal matters. If so, to be thankful for the existence Hongkong may get have reason of the Kowloon Association.

The declaration that the C.R.A.'s agitation for the election of all unofficial members will not ing. Election by wholm? By the cease, until it is securd is amus- pedlie? Oh, no-that's not the C.R.A. rrogramme. But it's what public wants, all the same.

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Motion to Increase Strength Defeated.

other Kowloon London, March 17.

Like many people, I was very interested in In the House of Commons, Sir James Craig, introducing the Ile roferred

reading a defence of the Con- Naval Estimates, dwelt on the economies effected.

stimtional Reform Association in

By the death of Mr. E. J. to a speech by Lord Lee last evening in which the latter, stated that

one of the local papers this week.Noronha, Kowloon has lost one of we would never accept equality with other Powers except in con-

As showing the interest of that its most progressive men. He neotion with the great English-speaking nation that had sprung?

body in municipal matters, it was was ever to the fore in the further. from our loins. Sir James declared that Lord Lee had done bisi

pointed out that in 1918 a publicance of Kowloon'a interests. He utmost not perhaps to hold out the olive branch to America,

London, March 15. nevertheless to show that we were at present restraining ourselves

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housing resolutione Reuter learne that the agenda for the Conference of Dominions meeting underita auspices passed will be sadly missel. entirely to the question of maintaining the One-Power Standard.

Sir James Craig mentioned that in the interest of economy,

The British Government is sending out to the question and the exclusion of Splendid progress is being made

Germans.

with the new cinema adjacent to steaming of squadrons at Home and abroad would be restricted and Fremiers is now being drawn up, but is unlikely to be complete for the fal allowances on all stations would be limited. The Admiralty Domions papers relative to questions it desires discussed, and

the Club de Recreio grounde in That isn't much of a record, Kowloon. The structure is now had reluctantly closed down two dockyards and Osborne would bel

Whit closed.

subjects they propose to place upon the ugonds. It is practically

else has it well advanced, and before long This would be the last year in which war liabilities would asking the Dominions reciprocally to send in data regarding the figure in the Eolimates.

told, has covered a doing a roaring business. Sir James. continuing, said it was proposed to replace four certain that the naval, military, and air defence of the Empire will anyhow,

variety of questions. obsolescent ships by vessels of the Hood class and also to build a form the main theme of the discussions, while arrangements for the lono? Its correspondence, we the little picture, house should be I Now that the weather is get- salarine and minelaver embodying the latest developments. The sling of the Empire in constitutional conference also figure sre ylow of the Naval Staff as regards the import nce of capital ships prominently. It is hoped that further considerable advance will be vide had not changed. If the House sanctioned £2,500,000 it would be made with regard to the Imperial wireless system. It is anticipaten That's news to most of us. impossible to get very far in the completion or even the beginning that the report of the Milner Commission on wireless will be ready don't remember any mention of ting a trifle warmer, Castle Peak of four capital ships till late in the autumn, but there would be no for the Conference, enabling the Dominions Premiers to see how these matters at the Association's is becoming more popular. Motor far stations have been developed and to submit views regarding annual meetings. The point is: cars and cycles go out in large

Has the Association done any-number at week-ends.

bathing will begin. Supplementary Estimates.

thing? Replying to Mr. Asquith, Sir James Craig said if the Estimates same. were passed, four ships would be laid down in the next twelve

NEW ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW DEBS CASE. months. He emphasised that aircraft was more dangerous to the

Washington, March 17. submaring than to the battleship or other surface ship. He instanced the futile bambing of the Goeben. Nevertheless, anti-

President Harding has requested the Attorney-General to review aircraft experiments were to the forefront in naval experiments.

Lient. Col. Archer->heo moved that owing to the great increase the case of the Socialist leader. Eugene Debs, imprisoned for in the strength of other Powers it was necessary that iminediate į obstructing recruiting during the war. steps be taken to further increase capital ships and auxiliary vessels, in order to ensure a Navy at least equal in strength to that! of any single Power..

THE RUSSIAN REVOLT.

Reported Fall of Kronstadt.

Helsingfors. March 17.

The Revolutionary Committee with 800 soliiers has arrived in

LETHAL CHAMBER FOR HUMANS.

Mr. Asquith declared that he was not one of the advocates who urged dispensing with capital ships. He pointed out that the Empire more than any Power in the world was most dependent on sea-power. He condemned the pre-war formula of the Two-Power Standard and urged a formula that the Navy, in conjunction with' those of the Dominions, who are a growing factor in the Imperial Finland. It is stated that Kronstadt has surrendered. family, should always be adequate to secure the safety of the seu-girt Empire and sea-borne supplies against any reasonably calculable risk. Mr. Asquith emphasised that the present was the most favourable opportunity to reduce the ample margin of naval strength: held by America and Britain over all other Powers, as fratricidal strife between the two great English-speaking peoples was an absolute impossibility. Sir. Edward Carson declared that 1921. was the most! critical year which the Nav would face in its whole history. It would be the greatest catastrophe, to become the recond naval for capital punishment. Power. He was not confident that the Estimates even maintained that standard. He pointed out that in 1 25, the United States! would have eighteen of the most modern capital ships, Japan eleven and Britain five.

Replying. Sir James Craig said not a single member of the Board of Admiralty would have signed the Estimates unless hel were satisfied that they safeguarded Imperial interests.

Lieut. Col. Archor-Shee's amendmei t was negatived without a division.

WAGES IN THE SHIPPING WORLD:

Liverpool Shipowners' Proposal.

London, March 17.

New Mode of Capital Punishment.

Reno (Nov.), March 17,

The Senate has passed a Bill providing for the use of lethal gas

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking, March 17.

The Premier hay declared that as the union of the country is in view, the disbandment of soldiers may be begün after six months, and that the National Army will then be reduced by ans-half.j

A telegram from Kalgan states that the forces for Urga have retroated to Uliasantai, suffering considerable loss

Shanghai, March 17.

An important meeting has taken place in the Presidentia Palace to deal with Mongolian affairs, only. The Promier declared

Liverpool shipowners have submitted to the National Maritime that nothing could be done without money. Board a definito scheme for the reduction of wages and the revision!

A prominent person has made a proposal to Mr. Stephens, of

of working conditions of all ratings, ranging from 90/- monthly in the new Bank Group, to borrow a sum of $30,000,000 gold with the the case of officers, seamen and firemen, and 110/- in the case of Tobacco and Wins Taxes as security. He says that if the American stewards.

LORD READING OFF TO INDIA.

London, Maroh 17. Lord Rusding has left før Lodis to take up the Viceroyalty.

bauks refuse he will turn to Japan,

Owing to the situation in Mongolia having become serious, Chang King-wai and Chan Fan have both refused to scsapt the post of Commander-in-Chief at Urgu.

(Other Telegrama on Page 3)

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AUSTRIA

Mr. Leslie 8. Greenhill bas

of the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Company been appointed Acting Secretary

Limited and the Hongkong Land Reclamation Co. Ltd.-Pago 4.

SYDNEY'S BIRTH-RATE. The birth-rate of Sydney (New South Wales) for January was 3 par cent, above the average of the past five years, and 15 por cent above the birth-rate for January, 1920.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar, ON demand, to-day was 28. 376d.

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.92. Tom- perature:-75. Humidity:-61.

Lighting-Up Time.

Lighting-up time to-day is 6,33

Soon the

p.m.

[To-day's telegrams Indioste Allied measures to avert the starvation of Austria.]