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CANTON NEWS.

R.H.K. YACHT CLUB.

FOUNDED 1891

No. 12,002

五拜禮 號弍十月三英香

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1921.

日五十月三

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MAJOR GENERAL VENTRIS.

Received by King George.

(Reuter's Service, )

and Regatta.

Child Labour and the "Mui Tsai" System.

(Reuter's Service. }

London, April 21.

London, April 1, R. M. the King received Major General Ventris on his relinquish In the House of Commons, Major Birchall asked whether Chinese children in Hongkong under fourteen years were permitted ing the post of British Commander in China. to work upwards of seventy hours weekly.

Sir Kingsley Wood replied that the Governor had been asked to report on the subject of child labour. There appeared at presont to be po/legislation. He would very carefully consider the matter when the Governor's report was received.

Further roplying to Major Birchall with regard to the mui tsai, aystem, Sir Kingsley Wood referred to the reply given on April 13 and said he was advised that "somi-slavery" was not the corroct description of the position of these girls.

EGYPT TO BE CENTRAL FLYING DEPOT, ·

Subsidy Arrangements for London-Paris Service.

London, April 21.

In the House of Commons, introducing the Air Estimates, Capt. Guest, dealing with a sum of £107,000 for air services to Egypt, mostly for housing personnel, declared that Egypt will be the contral flying depot of the East. In regard to civil aviation Capt. Guest explained that a subsidised London-Paris service will be run for seven months experimentally, the Air Council guaranteeing a profit of 10 per cent, to gach of the two firms' concerned. The Air Ministry would pay £75 for each single slight, provided that the maximam total did not exceed £25,000, to mach firm. The arrangement pro- vided for one flight nach way daily.

THE NAVAL HOLIDAY.

Tact and Judgment Needed.

London, April 21.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Lambert asked whether the Dovernment had made representations to the United States and

stry.

apa with regard to the cessation of warship building. He declared the cost of armaments to Britain was ruinous and a burden on Mr. Lloyd George agreed that the cast of armaments all over! the world was very terrifying, but such questions tuust be approached) with a good deal of tact and judgment. If they attempted to rush it, the object in view was not likely to be achieved.

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Government Still Ready to Negotiate.

London, April 21. In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Cavendish-Bentinck, Mr. Lloyd George reiterated that the Government was ready to meot representatives of the Irish people for the purpose of discuss- ing any proposals offering a prospect of reconciliation and settle- ment, subject to reservations that the strategic unity of the Empire must be safeguarded and Ulster must not be cuerevd. He pointed but that so far there had beet no reply to the Government's offer of safe conduct for a meeting with Dail Eiroam.

THE QUESTION OF YAP.

Peace of the World Britain's only Concern.

London, April 21.

In the House of Commons, replying to questions with regard to he Anierico Japanese correspondence on the subject of Yap, Mr. d George stated that the Government's only official news thereof the Japanese note of February 26. Replying to Col. Wedgwood, Premier emphasised that there was no question of Anglo- American antagonism. We had no interest whatever in the nutter except the general interest of the peace of the world and goodwill among all the nations concerned.

ANGLO-RUSSIAN AGREEMENTS.

No Evidence of Continued Bolshevist Propaganda.

London, April 21. In the House of Connous, replying to Mr. Grattan Doyle, Mr. Gloyd George stated that hitherto the Government bad had no eason to tako exception to the manner in which the terms of the Anglo-Russian trade agreement had been carried out. There was no evidence of the continuance of Bolshevist propaganda since the agreement had been signed.

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PLATE-GLASS.

Presumed to be Work of Sinn Fein.

London, April 21. An extraordinary sores of window-cutting outrages has been carried out all over London in the night time, apparently by rganised gangs armed with class-cutting instruments. Over a Police blamo housand platoglass windows have been damaged. Binn Foiners.

COURT OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE.

Government Consulting Dominions.

London, April 21. Replying to Lord Robert Cacil, Mr. Harasworth stated that rerament was consulting the Governments of the Dominions India with a view to the ratification of the Convention for the "thlishment of a Permanent Court of International Justice as soon

ible.

DIFFERENCES WITHIN THE LABOUR MOVEMENT.

Dissentients Raid Union Headquarters.

London, April 21,

Trade union circles have been given a sensation owing to the rank and file of the United Vehiclo Workers' Union goizing the Unions headquarters and turning out officials who are alleged to have acerotly discusse matters affecting a reduction of wages..

Raiders Threaten to Remain "Day and Night."

London, April 21. The Secretary of the Transport Workers bas issued a statement that the raidors who took possession of the headquarters were ex- tremiste, who were incensed at the non-support of the miners' strike, Meanwhile, the raiders declare that they will remain there day and night.

Miners Still Adhere to Their Stipulations.

London, April 22.

At the canelusions of the meeting of the Miners' Executive it was stated that repons from the various districts indicated that the miners firmly adhered to the principle of a national wages bourd and a national pool of probts. No further communications have been received from the Government or the coalowners. A conference is to be held to-morrow morning in order to consider the situation.

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THE REPARATIONS QUESTION,

Germany Requests President Harding to Arbitrate,

Berlin, April 21. mediate in the reparations question, and, undertakes to pay the Germany has petitioned the President of the United Stages to Allied Powers as réparations such sum as the President, after investigation, may find just and right.

Germany Offers to Accept President's Award

Unconditionally.

Berlin, April 22.

Preparations for Fighting.To-morrow's Closing Cruise

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The

Monday's Meeting.

It is rumoured that owing to

agenda for Monday's May 1st. falling on a Sunday, the

A splendid programme has meeting of the Council is as take place on April 28. There Hongkong Yacht Club's closing Bird:In view of the fact that President's inauguration will now been arranged for the Royal follows:-

Question by the Hon. Mr. W. H. han as yet been no official an- cruise and regatta to-morrow, at the housing problem is still acute the conclusion of which Mrs.and that the Dairy Farm Co. hold

nouncement.

It is being stated in military Severn is to present the prizes. some 210 acres of highly suitable circles that Kwangtung will soon The Band of the 2nd Wiltshire and accessible building land on be attacked by Kwongst on the Regiment will be in attendance, the cool side of the Island, will west, Kiangai on the north and whilst the Commodore and Com-the Government take preliminary Fookien on tho cast. The in-mittee will be at home to

tention of the attackers is said to members and friends from 2.30 stops to develop same spot on the be the arrest of Sun Yat-sen for p.m. In the event of unfavour-Shatin Valley, with a view to mainland, such as the slopos of the bis act of further partitioning the able weather, dancing will take ultimate removal of the Company's country.

place in the Club House during sheds and cattle to auch spot and A meeting of military officials intervals between the was held the other day at which which are as follows:--

events, the resumption of the land at |Chan King-ming declared that be

present in its possesion ? BALLING EVENTS. had never had any intention of

Second roading of the Bill attacking Kwongai, but AS

Cruiser Classes English and intituled An Ordinance to provide Kwongai had takon the initiative Chinese Rig (Prize for 1st in each for the transference of property, p.m. rights and powers to successive Kwangtang forces would have to Class)-Prep. Gun 1.55

Course: holders of the office of Custodian defend the Shaoking and Kockow Starting Gun 2.00 p.m.

from Murray Pier, of Enemy Property. lines. In the meantime the milit-Start ary would have to show no opposi-Cust Rock (S.) Finish Club House Second reading of the Bill tion to the President's election. W. to E. Distance 134 miles. intituled An Ordinance to modify All those present doclared their Ladies Yacht Races. Handi- certain provisions of the Treaty loyalty.

cap Class, One Design Class, of Peace (Amendment) Order, states that the Kwongsi forces in 1st and 2nd Prizes for each Ulass. (Amendment) (No.2) Order, 1920. An official report from Dusing Hayward Hays and Gael Classes 1920, and by the Treaty of Peace Wuchow have greatly increased Course: Start Club Live (W. to for the purpose of adapting the in numbers, now being about E. Mark Boat off Kowloon Point provisions of the Orlar to the 15,000 strong. They have made (P.), Cust Rock Baoy (P.). Mark Circumstances of the C dony of Foonchuen their first Fine Boat on Starting Line (P.) finish Hongkong. Pakshin the second and Wuchow W. to E. Distance twice Second reading of the Bill the third. Over twenty forts round

miles. Handicap intituled An Ordinance to amend have been built and as the dis-Class: Prep. Gun 2.50 p.m..

tro law relating to stamp duty. tance between the opposing Starting Gun 2.55 p.m.; One forces is only 50 li fighting is ex Design Class: Prop. Gun 2.55 pected to break out soon.

RABIES.

Restrictions Regarding Dogs.

4

p.m., Starting Gun 3 pm.; Hey- ward Haye and Gael Class: Prop. Gon 3 p.m., Starting Gun 3.05 p.m.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"A Butterfly on the Wheel."

ROWING EVENTS, Event V-3 p.m.-Inter Club'

For this very fine play, the Junior Fours: Distance 1 mile..

H.B. Waring Company had a Event VI.---3 p.m.-All Comers

good house last night, the per- Race for Whalers, Gigs and

formance being much onjoyed. Naval Catters: Distance 2 miles.

Event VII.-3.20 p.m. Inter whilst the cast was in most The piece was splendidly staged, Club Senior Fours: Distance 1

capable handa, Miss Sherwin and Mr. Quartermaine doing especi- Event VII.-3.40 p.m.-Ladies

tion is "A Marriage of Conven- ience."

Despite the admitted existence of a theoretical state of war Germany has announced complete willingness to agree unconrabies has caused the cancellation

The occurrence of a case of mi e.

ditionally and without reservations to pay the Allies any sum of this year's dog, cat and poultri Race. (Post Entries): Distanceally fine work. To-night's attrac

ordinary was yesterday issued by

President Harding determines and guarantees to carry out show. An urgent Gazette Extra-mile. in the letter and in the spirit, any decisions the President lays down, thus to avoid the incalculable consequence of the imminent measures of coercion, and to advance the peace of the world."

Germany's Appeal Reaches America.

Washington, April 22. The State Dupartment has received Germany's appeal to Pro-until further notice. sident Harding.

ERIVAN IN FLAMES

Population Fleeing from Bolsheviks.

London, April 20.

the Goverment. forbidding the Chub Janier Pair Oars: Distance

Event 1X- 4.00

P.th.---Inter

The visit of the Waring Com- movements of dogs from one part 34 mile

pany is proving all too short, for, of the Colony or mainland to Event X-4.20 pin-Beratch owing to difficulties of obtaining another, and the importation of Tours. (Post Entries): Distance here by the Empress of Russia sailings, the Company must leave such animals into the Colonye mile,

on Thursday. Therefore, in re- Event X1-4.40 p.m. -Inter When asked his views on the Club Senior Pair Oars: Distancesponse to many requests, Mr.. Waing has decided to make subject. the Colonial Veterinary 4 mile.

slight changes in the Company's Sung on informest us that 10 Evant XII-5.00 p.m.-Dragon furiner cases since the one Boat Race for Nuval Crews, plane. On Tuesday night" Romeo And Juliet will be staged. This referred to above have occurred! | (Post Entries): Distance 1 mile.

is considered the finest production within the knowledge of the Event XIII--5.20 pm. authoritios. On the discovery of Cho Tab Sculls: Dist ince Mias Sherwin will play Juliet in the repartiore of the Company.

this particular Cure, every

and Mr. Waring will be Romeo.' This will be repeated at a special matises on Wednesday at 5.15, whilst for the final performance on Wednesday night the piece to

Criterion Theatre farce Ann," which is described as the hap.

any

DAY BY DAY.

Inter mile.

Reuter learns that the population of Erivan is fleeing towards endeavour had been made to Zangezur, covered by Armenian troops, who are tighting a rearguard ascertain that the animal had not action against the Bolsheviks. A large part of Erivan is blazing.come into

contact with The Bolsheviks have confiscated all the possessions of the peasants, person, and orders were also given

the destruction including cattle and cereals, and have executed supporters of the fr

iter of five puppies which this Mr. Ho Kom-tong is to dia-be presented is the delightful Armenian Govermont.

animal had given birth to before tribute the prizes at Saiyingpun the discovery of the disease it School on Monday, May 2nd." was suffering from was made.

INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

Government Considering A Systematic Inquiry.

London, April 21. Replying to Lord Robert Cecil, the Premier said that the Government was considering the question of the desirability of some form of systematic inquiry into the causes of industrial unrest in Britain. He did not think that a Royal Commission was the best means of eliciting information concerning same.

U.S. NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.

Washington, April 22. The Government is shortly introducing the Naval Appropriation Bill in the form approved last Session, providing a sum of $395,000,000.

PLAGUE AT ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, April 21. Plague has broken out here. About thirty-five cases are being reported daily. Quarantine is being imposed on vossels leaving the Dork.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

of the

piest play of recent years, Miss Wo

Sherwin will play the part of the understand that the Yesterday's health return Bacteriological Institute has been shows four cases of small-pox girl Ann, this being generally mischievous American reporter- unable to turn out the anti-rabies and one each of plague and

C698,

we сол-

that Hong-

serum as proposed last year enteric. All were fatal, and all pronounced as her greatest suc- following the discussion raised the victims Chinese,

The Company has proved itself in the Logisitative Council. Ex- periments had in fact been carried To-morrow's pictorial page will it has received. and

worthy of all the glowing tributes out, but it appears that expert contain photographs of Sir Wil-fidently anticipate knowledge is necessary in the lian Brunyate distributing the king will extend its liberal sup- preparation of the serum. En-prizes at St. Jospeh's College port for these final performances. quiries are started to have been sports; a group taken at the addressed to Saigon for a supply farewell dance to men of H.M.S. from the Pasteur Institute of Hawkins; pictures of the Ursula that port, with what result it has n the Toinetto, Hayward not yet been ascertained.

CRICKET.

The cricket match, staff and pupils of Queen's College vorsus,

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The s.s. Alcor has arrived from

Harea and Gael Class champion! yachts respectively; a photo- graph of A. J. Osmund (Billiard Champion) with his brother, L. Europe and consignees are A. Osmund (runner-up in Billiard given the usual notice on page 4. Championship); and photos of: Mr. J. T. Shaw has received M. and Mme. Paoli, the visiling | now stocke of the famous

Nettleton shoes. Page 7. French vocalists.

con-

At the Coronet Theatre Con- stance Talmadge is being starred in "The Virtuous Vamp"--Page 7. A grand concert is being given

the Q.0.0.B.A., will take place on What appeared to be Saturday, the 23rd inst., at 2 n.m.traband ammunition for the on the Indian Recreation Club orilitar ats at Canton has boon at the Peak Club on Thursday Ground at Sookunpoo Valley-siezed by the Detective Deport-next. by M. and Mme. Paoli

ment of Hongkong who also Donzella.-Page 4.

The teams will be:-

Queen's College--R.E.O. Bird made the arrest of a Chinese in (Capt.) F. J. de Rome, W. Kay, whose possession part of the announce the arrival of new pra¬ The Anderson Music Company E.J. Edwards E.J. Ralston, J.. seizure was found. The Chief pular music.--Page 7. Curreem, 9.A.R. Ismail, E. Detective Inspector informed the Peking, April 22. The Government has intimated its willingness to sign the Sino-Nishida, A. Butt, A. H. Madar Court this morning that 25 boxes German Commercial Treaty and has already perused and returned serves:-M. Y. Adal and Talok to Canton, but on its discovery, and G. A. Hyder. Re-of cartridge cases had been sent the documents in connection with it.

Singh.

the Customs returned it to the Shanghai, April 22. As alliance between eight Provinces is being organised, the (Capt.), A. el Aroulli, N. M. Bux, the contraband was seized on the Q.C.O.B.A.-H. H. Taylor Police here. The remainder of Provinces being those of Hupeh, Hunam, label, Szechuen, A. V. Hall, H. C. Hunt, S. A. steamer Kwangtung and in'a Yunnan, Kansu, Cheklang and Fookion. It is said that the alliance Ismail, 8. B. Ismail, Wong Po godown at Belchers Street. 2 p.m. Barometer:-29.97. Tem is the result of overtures on the part of a certain country anxious to Keung, D. Rumjahn, A. A. Rum- ramand for the prisoner Was secure sole influence in the south part of China.

jahn and A. H. Rumjahn. Reapplied for by Mr. G. Tinson, servon:-F, E. A. Remedios and bail being fired in the sum of

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