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A ANDERSEN MEYER & CO.LTA (28)

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

EDISON

CHRISTIAN HEALING

FROM ELECTRICAL DEALEHS

FOUNDED 1881 No. 12,067

六拜禮 號六十月四英港香 SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1921. 日九初月三

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TRIPLE ALLIANCE STRIKE CALLED OFF.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE STAMP DUTIES.

MISSION.

HOME LABOUR CRISIS.

DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE

INDUSTRIAL

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Meeting.

HONGKONG IMPORTS.

Chamber of Commerce Report.

London, April 15,

CONFLICT.

A Rift in the Alliance.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, April 15.

The only doubt at present raised reems to be as to the possibility Reuter learns authoritatively that the Government preparations

view of the shortness of time, to cope with the disorganisation threatened by the strike are of the of calling off the general strike in most comprehensive character. These are in nowiso intended for while as regards the general position the fact of such a promising set strikebreaking; they are merely designed to keep the community of factors is most unlikely to recur and is bound weightily to influence

Fxcept for food supplies, the work is mainly delegated by aparties in the next few hours. going. special Cabinet Committee, which is directing operations, to railway It is noteworthy that the Commons deserves the credit for opening companies and local authorities, Offices will be opened all over the the smootheat chanuel hitherto discovered. Discontented with the country for the enrolment of volunteers for the maintenance of the course events were taking the members of the Commons took the bit central services and for the special constabulary. The railways between their teeth and took up the suggestion made at the beginning and the gas and electricity companies have well over a month's of the dispute that the parties should be heard. at the bar of the supply of coal on which to draw, while arrangements are being made House. They summoned meetings of the owners and miners to the to supply trawlers with banker coal,

House of Commons and insisted on getting to the bottom of the matter and finally extracted all-round, concessions.

trains, as was done in Sweden.

For the purpose of assisting local authorities during the present

Mr. J. M. Hickson Explains Purpose.

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have been

The morning papers bear evidence of a hasty resetting of type

A meeting of the Chinese and modification of views resulting from the succession of dramatic General Chamber of Commerce London, who is engaged upon a and Market Report, published by Mr. James Moore Hickson, of] The fortnightly Price Current announcements when the bulk of the editions had been run of. First was convened yesterday after-healing mission which is taking the Hongkong General Chamber came Mr. Hodge's statement already telegraphed; secondly, the Com-noon for the purpose of him practically round the world, of Commerce, states: moners' visit to the Premier, and third, the offer made by Lord Gain-changing views on the proposed ford on behalf of the owners to meet the miners in a generous spirit, ut increase in stamp duties. The his morning at an interview.

Cotton piece goods and fancy gave a statement of his attitude

cotton gooda. The annual Ching. present foregoing all profits and suggesting monthly joint meetings for attendance was unusally largo,

Mr. Hickson does not claim to Mingoslebrations have accentuat adjustment of conditions.

indicating the great interest the be advancing a new faith. A ed the stagnation in our market. question has for Chinese

revival of the ministry of healing Owing to the industrial troubles merchants.

in the Church on Apostolic lines" at home the Manchester market The Chairman explained the is how he describes his mission; is seriously affected.

Cotton Yarn Transactions more important clauses of the and therefore," be continued, Bill as they Appear from the I do not come here with any ran into about 3,000 bales and Chinese viewpoint, and the con- new. theories of my own." values ruled very steady. Pra- clusions whichhe drew from these

"I do not profess to have any otically all the stocks on spot are made a drop impression on the power in myself to give health," now in the hands of Chinese. audience, who according to the

explained the missionary; "my Clearances

very.. words of one member, "felt more belief is that one is used simply satisfactory. Quotations are consternation at the outcome of as a channel through which the No. 109 $140/174. No. 12x$145/178. This new Bill than at any other power of Christ works by prayer No. 168. $175/100. No. 20s. introduced by the Government and the laying-on of hands in $175/215. Arrivals 5,500. Sales Preparations in respect of the food situation are generally

within the last decade or so." satisfactory. No shortage is anticipated, and it is considered that

His name. Spiritual healing is 3,000 bales. shipments 250 bales. there is no probability of railway sabotage. It is opined that the national emergency a member of the Government has been appointed that the second reading of the essential is faith in Him."

Mr. Lau informed the meeting healing through Christ; the first Unsold Stock 2,000 bales. community should be able to serve itself as regards the provision of to proceed as Civit Commissioner to each of the eleven districts in Bill would take place on the

Bargains 13,000 bales. There is a four mouths' supply of

There is no disposition of any Woollens. No sales are 70- best, but there are possible difficulties in the war of distribution, which England and Wales have been divided under the emergency 25th instant, when it was pro-kind to discount the work of ported and there is no change in A special Catiner Committee is to take greater responsibility in scheme. The appointments include Lord Lytton for the North-Western.posed that representations would medical man, which marks the the market. Dealers will not buy

made by him regard to bus, electric, un pas services in London than in the Sir J. L. Baird for the North Midland and Mr. Cecil Harmsworth for be

and his mission's difference fromChristian until nearer the fall of the year colleague. in The the Eastern District, country. If necessary, naval stekers will be employed.

their capacity Scienco. Spiritual healing does owing to the drop in home prices. of representatives of

Raw the not take the place of medical

Cotton.-Values aro Government has a skeleton wireless service securing communication all over the country, also an aeroplane service.

Chinese community. in regard healing; it supplements it, said steady as follows-Indian des- to the provisions of BIG COTTON CONFERENCE.

the the visitor, who produced a num-criptions $22/26 Chinese des- Bill. He proposed that in the ber of photographs showing great criptions $24/29 per picul. London, April 15. moantime the views of every assemblages in India and other] Metals.--Business has been The World Cotton Conference to be held at Liverpool and member affected abould be sent places.

reported in wire nails. Sales of Manchester from 13th to 22nd June, Lord Emmott presiding, purposes in and a committee be appointed Although not an ordained priest, 5 to 8.000 kegs 1-3 inches at bringing together representatives of all branches of the cotton into sift out these views and present Mr. Hickson has consecrated $925 to £10 are said to have been dustry in the world excopt ex-enemy countries. The subjects will them in a general form for con-himself to the work of healing in done. Quotations are lower from include increased production of cotton in the British Empire and sideration by the Chinese Legisl- the Church. In his services he London, for steel bars, angles does not anoint with oil, as does and plates, but very little business elsewhere, universal standards for American cotton, financing alive Council representatives.

Messrs. Ho Kom Tong. R. H. American cotton for European use and research problems.

a priest, but he lays his hands on reported, in these lines. Dealers Kotowall, Ho Wing. M. K. Lo, the sick, and after that a priest will pay $6.50 for steel bars. The Chau Siu-ki, and a number of present bestows a blessing on the deadlock regarding the force other Chinese businessmen were patient while the patient's friends majeure" clauze on contracts accordingly formed into a com-pray with prayers of faith to the continues, and most firms appear to be unwilling to sell on terms mittee with powers to receive Healing Saviour.

Mr. Hickson holds healing the dealers desire. and sort out the views of the

eneral body of Chinese business- Services in the Cathedral at 10 on, with which object a meeting a.m, daily, but it is advisable for will be called for Monday next. sufferers to attend half an hour

'Interviewed by a representative earlier. of the Telegraph, as to the ikoly objections which Chinese businessmen may bave towards the provi-ions of the Bill, a well- known Chinese businessmen says that they are mainly in regard to the cumbersome methods pre- scribed by the Bill. Certain items

The Miners' Stipulation.

London. April 15.

At half-past three this afternoon, Mr. Lloyd George read in the House of Corum ons a letter from the Miners' Federation stating that the only condition on which a temporary settlement could he reached was one conceding the principles of a national wages board and a national pool. Therefore the Miners' Executive felt that no good purpose would be served by a meeting of the owners in the absence "Strike Cancelled."

of these conditions.

London, April 15. Mr. Thomas has announced that to-night's strike has been Cancelled.

Reason of Cancellation.

Later.

The cancellation of to-night's strike is due to the other-unions belonging to the Triple Alliance disapproving of the miners' refusal to re-negotiate on the basis of Mr. Hodges' proposal that the miners would consider the question of wages provided that the arrangement was not regarded as permanently on a district basis. Mr. Thomas informed the Executive of the Miners' Federation that in view of the refusal he did not feel justified in calling out the railwaymen. The leaders of the Transport Workers decided similarly,

Miners' Executive and Secretary Also Disagree. After the decision of the railwaymen and transport workers, the Miners Executive decided to convene a delegates' conference to consider the future policy of the miners. Meanwhile the Government has decided to proceed with the organisation of the Defence Force and with arrangements for milk supphes and other services.

Mr. Hodges officially denied persistent reports that he has resigned the Secretaryship of the Minors' Federation, but that serious differences have arisen appears undeniable.

A most dramatic incident occurred in the House of Commons this afternoon. Mr. Clynes was explaining that it wou'd be an act of disloyalty for the Triplé Alliance to desert the minors when The nows spread news came in that they had already done so. throughout the House, Mr. Clynes alone being ignorant until he had completed his speech.

Miners' Possible Withdrawal from Alliance.

London, April 15, The outstanding fact about the railwaymen's and transport rkers' no-strike decision is that the Triple Alliance, the greatest Labour amalgamation in Britain, which has been interunttently threatening direct action for the past two or three years, hus now broken at the first real test of its unity, and the miners' withdrawal therefrom would not surprise anyone. The minors were depend- ing upon the Alliance to enforce the principle of a nutional pool as opposed to a district wage basis, and, with their highest trump-eard beaten, the miners may be forced to resume negotiations with tho owners. Meanwhile the coal deadlock remains, with the Govern- ! ment firmly opposed to the resumption of control.

MEASURES AGAINST GERMANY ON MAY 1ST.

Conference of French Ministers.

Paris. April 15.

THE LATEST IRISH MURDER.

London, April 15...

The official account of the murder of Sir Arthur Vicars states that he was taken from his bed in his dressing gown and murdered outside the house. A label was placed around his neck inscribed "Spy. Informers beware. The L.R.A. never forgets." About thirty armed men participated.

FRENCH REPARATIONS BILL PASSED.

Paris, April 15. The Chamber by 283 votes to 79 passed the Reparations Bill authorising a levy not exceeding fity per cent. on German imports to France,

THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

•Capablanca won the eleventh game.

EARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Singapore, April 15. Some of the Dutch Indies tea states are closing down owing to prevailing conditions. Only the atministrators are rebuined. Many others are expected to follow suit.

THE RUBBER SLUMP.

Singapore, April 13. The rubber auction show con- tinued poor demand, with low buyers. 321 tons was sold out of 1,117 bons catalogued.

RICE CONTROL.

Singapore, April 15. Rice control in the Straits censes on May 1st.

JOYS OF A PREMATURE SPRING.

Riviera Charms In London.

of the imposts were also consider-England yesterday was an epi- Where is your Riviera now? ed to be exorbitant.

Havana, April 15.

FRENCH VOCALISTS.

FESTIVITIES ON H.M.S. "HAWKINS."

'Last Evening's Conert.

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Flour market report. Stock: About 225,000 sacks. Quotations: American Patent, $5.00 per sack; American Cut off. $3,35 per sack; American Straight, $3.25 per sack; Shanghai Flour 2nd, $3.10 per sack,

Sugar. Market quiet. Saltpetra. Stock 6,000 Bags. Market quiet.

NO SPECIAL LICENCE FOR MARKET DAYS.

tome of Riviera charms with its own peculiar delights super- added, states a writer in an early

At Lincoln recently the Marel issue of a Home journal. licensing justices decided that And the liks has seldom been market days were not special xperienced at this date in the occasions within the meaning of English year.

The warmth of the sun and the withdrew a recent order allowing the licensing regulations, and soft scents were suggestive of publichouses to remain open an May. There were no half additional half-hour on market

days.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The .. Melville Dollar has

arrived from New York and the usual consignees notice appears on Page 5.

good audience. largely measures nor any sub-acute winds rpresentative of the French to suggest treachery or sudden community, attended the vocal relapse. (Pronu Öiry Chen forrespaidents. Successful Farewell Dance. [concert given by the two talented The happy inhabitants of this French singers, M. and Mme.all-English Riviera responded SLUMP IN TEA TRADE.

In a few days many jolly,mem-Paoli, with the collaboration with admirable quickness, to the

Danenborg, at soft seduction. hers of the complement of H.M.8. of Professor

Hawkine" will be leaving the The City Hall yesterday after- Outside Kew Gardens the Colony, and fast evening a fare-

oon. Considered from the watercarts were busy laying the well dance

A meeting of the Hougkong was given aboard.echnical viewpoint, the concert, dust, and inside the big mowing Chamber of Commerce is being The Hawkins quarter-deck was which was largely of operatic machines started their work on held on Wednesday next to con brilliantly illuminated

Was with selections,

well up in the grass, which has been wheed-| sider who shall serve on the variegated lights, and a long standard, for, besides being the led into premature growth.

of well-developed

A band played to a large audien- Legislative Council during the array of flags added to the festive possessor appearance.

voices which gave them great ce among the crocuses in the absence on Isave of the Hon. Mc.

P. H. Holyoak.-Page 4. The Club, under the presidency depth of expression, the singers Embankment gardens. of Commander F. W. Bennett, bas combined sympathetically in Everywhere hibernating but beau eminently successful, hav. their work. In selections from terflies (of the Vanessa tribe) ing a membership of some, 300, A Faust," "Tosca," "La Boheme" were sean among the flowers; large number of lady residents "Il Travatore" and "Romeo and Numbers of flies and a few queen

The ordinary general meeting of graced last evening's dance, Juliet," the andience greatly wasps jostled the bive bees.

the shareholders of Messrs. Wm. Quite a number of people went among them Miss Duff, daughter appreciated the efforts of the of the Commander-in-Chief of the artists. M. Paoli, participated to see the rhododendrous at Kew, Powell & Co. will be held at noon China Naval Station while in several duete, his tenor voice The early dwarfs in their special on Tuesday, April 26.--Page 4.

At the Hongkong Theatre to- the officers present included Vice being used with great effect, and beds are in bloom, and three Admiral Sir A. L. Duff and never more than in "Paillasse,"varieties of the greater shrubs in night Jack Pickford is being Captain R. G. H Henderson. the famous French opera, which famous walk were as heavy with starred in "Huck and Tom.”—

Page 12. There was

made a full evening's has

reputation flower as they ever will be, and The meeting of local ex-Service DAY BY DAY.

dancing, as may he judged from of many, great singers. the flowers were well attended

men which was postponed yester- the programme: Waltz; fox trot; In the moving lyric "My Dear by insects.

Yet more remarkable than the day will now be held on Thur one step; waltz. (Russian); two Belgium" (in French) M. Paoli Three other bodies, those of the step, (Boston); maxine; waltz contributed a well-known item, flowering of almonds and the day afternoon next. ---Page 4.

It is hoped to play the match late wife and grandson of Mr. Li (tangoette); one step (tag), fox which was very effective for the daphnes, which are at their very between Messrs. R. & H. Hancock Ngok-lau and of a houseboy. I trot (on leave); waltz. After the great emotional expression which best, is the barsting into leaf of and Wong Fo Keung and V. were recovered from the ruins of interval the dancing proceeded the singer gave it. Madame number of trees, including Yvanovitch in the tennis Cham- No. 9 Old Bailey during the period with: Carmona; one step; fox Paolls contributions were given certain varieties of the birch. ended 8 o'clock this morning, trot; barn dance; Lancers; waltz by a great applause She very Though fruit growers fear the There still remain the bodies of (La Rosa); Gay Gordons; fox charmingly rendered" Si vous unseasonable warmth, it is doing three masons to be recovered trot; one step (tag) and waltz. T'aviez compris (if you bad good on the land.

Everything went off merrily known it") as an individual Most prople on the land exult-

and collaborated with ed. Working men under the supervision of the effort

were busy their The Cantonese community has petitioned the President request- Two privates of the Wiltshires, Committee, comprising: Chief the tenor in several other French sowing vegetables in ing that the Japanese Minister should be asked to advise the named G. Penfold and M. H. Writer Dawos (C.P.O's and F.O's) operatis selections, including gardene from the moment they Japanese merchants not to negotiate a loan of $5,000,000 with Sun Horton, were charged before Mr.Ldg. Seaman, F. Barrett, A.B. "De Manon." Of the lyrical left work till it was nearly dark,

at-sen, with certain mines in Kwangtung as security.

G.N. Orme at the Police Court this G. Snell, Ldg. Seaman F. Pack- soprano order, her selections and did work generally put off Chau Jok-lin has reported that a declaration has been made by morning with disorderly conduct ham, Stoker G, Scofield, Private showed her to bas first-clas till Easter. the representative of the Living Buddha that the latter is loyal to in attemping to break into a Harris (K.M.II.) Ldg. artist. A word is also due to

and

whose the contral. All he wants is self-government, and lie requests that house at Taiwong Street. They Signalman Burton, assisted by Professor Danenberg do military measures should be taken against Urga,

entered a plea of being drunk, Writer A. Hall, Sacretary; while accompaniments on the piano and wore ordered to rospectively Ldg. Seaman J. B. Humphrey greatly contributed to the success pay fines of $5 and $10,

of the concert. was an efficient/M.C.

An important conference was held this morning at the Elysee, M. Millerand presiding. M. Briand, the Ministers of War, Finance and Reconstruction, Marshals Foch and Petain, and General Weygand were present.

According to the papers, the object was to consider the situation which which will arise da May 1 in the event of Germany's continued failure to meet her obligations under the Treaty of Versailles. It is reported that a military plan for enveloping the Ruhr region and possibly a blockade of Hamburg, and all measures for the economic coercion of Germany, will be examined.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking. April 15.

The Government bas decided to create a Chinese Legation in

from the rains,

the

pionship Doubles on Wednesday afternoon.-Page 4.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dallar, on demand, to-day was 28. 616!

Lighting Up Time.

Lighting up 'im to-day is 64k-

Others hurried home to play even a few holes on the golf links, which were for the most part busy with women players all day, even on stall.country links. p.m.