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號五月五英港香 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1921.

日八廿月三

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EUROPEAN ASSAULT CASE.

DR.

SUN INAUGURATED

PRESIDENT.

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THE "MUI TSAI" SYSTEM.

Governor to be Questioned.

{ Reuter's Service. )

London, May 4. In the House of Commons, replying to a question as to why the mai isui was countenanced in Hritish Hongkong seeing that it was declared illegal in China, Mr. Mackinnon Wood promised to enquire of the Governor what the position is as regards the transfer of a mui tsui from one household to another,

THE RUBBER INDUSTRY,

Home Government's Attitude.

London, May 4.

the output of rubber in Malaya, but, after careful consideration, it

REPARATIONS.

Germany Denies Report of New Offer.

(Reuter's Service. )

Berlin, May 4.

It is officially denied here that Germany has made a new offer the Allies.

German Government Resigns. But Consents to Carry On.

Berlin, May 4.

In consequence of the United States reply to the German Note, e Imperial Government has resigned, but consented to remain in fee temporarily.

Method and Time of Payment.

London, May 4.

Scene At The V. R. C.

Georgo Bast, Chief Engineer of morning charged before Mr. R. E. the s. 8. Kong Ning. was this

Lindsell at the Magistracy with assaulting Captain Edward Bent- ley, of the e, s. Telomachus.

Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for Turter for the defence. the prosecution and Mr. M. H.

Opening the C380, *Mr. d'Almada said that after hearing

which the circumstances

he would relate, he thought his Worship would come to the con

in the House of Commons at question time Mr. Mackiunonprolonged to-day, discussed in the afternoon with members of the squite that had ever been brought The Supreme Council, whose conference was unexpectedly clusion that it was one of the

most brutal and cowardly as Wood stated that he had received proposals for legislation restricting Reparations Commission, the method and time of payment of the before the Cantt. His client was

reparations The Commission devided to adopt the methods of had been decided not to introduce legislation because such policy payment approved by the Supreme Council and notify them to and seven or eight months ago, the Master of the Telemachus, would involve financial abilities which the Malay States would be

Late last evening the English version of the agreement a vacancy existed on his vessel unable to afford, and would also nevessitate undao Government interference with economic conditions, Mr. Wood deeply regretted

for a third engineer. Defendant the present state of the rubber industry but felt that conditions must

camo on board and told witness be allowed to right themselves.

that he had been appointed to the post. Captain Bentley rufer- red him to tho Chief En- gineer, which was the usual

ENHANCING NAVAL EFFICIENCY.

Co-operation of the Dominions.

London, May 1.

Ha haped!

erroany.

was signed,

Ultimatum to be flanded to German Ambassador To-day.

London, May 5,

The Suprem of mucil's ultimatum to Germany has been signed and will be handed to the Gorm ur Ambassador to-day. It makes reference to disarmampout and punishment of war criminals. The procedure, but the Chief En- ottimaton: spires at 19 o'clock on the night of May 1.

TROUBLE IN UPPER SILESIA..

Poles and Plebiscite Troops in Conflict.

Berlin, May 5.

gineer sant defendant to him. Eventually, defondant sigaud on and made a trip on the Tele- machus to Saigon. On the returni of the ship, or some time after, the Telemachus required a second engineer. Defendant offered him- self for the post but was not accepted, notwithstanding the fact that he held a second en- gineer's certificate, because Cap. tain Bentley desired to engage a

Tho cabarement of the eficiency of the Navy all over the Empire was the keynote of a speech in the House of Lords by Viscount Haldane, who advocated separation of the strategies de of the Naval War Stuff from the administrative, His ford-bip dwelt on the successful working of the Imperial Diferice Committee. and urged the formation of an Imperial Naval War Staß. there would be a college at which offers front the Dominions could be trained so that there would be cohesion in the ideas formed, Lord Sifesta show that Poles havn surrounded all and accupied some large was subsequently filled by Mr. German semi-official advices from various centres in Upper man with experience. The post Crewe supported the proposal. Lord Lee (Piret Lord of the towns in the industrial region. German notables have been arrest-Lemercier and in consequence of Admiralty, replying, emphasised the necessity of the closest co-d as hostages. The occupation of Rybnik, whore the Polish flag is that, defendant tendered his re operation between the naval and the military staffs; thongh he flying at the Town Hall, was preceded by sharp fighting, with the signation which was accepted. procated a coalition. The separation desired by Lord faldano Italians, whose losses were considerable. The Italian, Lowever, Some time later, Captain Bentley It already been effect xd to the farthest practicable extent at pre-drove the Poles from the town of Pinas and arro e a number of the was accosted 018 day sent. He pointed out that the Dominions had already been invited leaders. The rebols hold the whole of the right bank in the Ratisbor defendant's brother

by to send officers to the Naval Staff College to participate there and in

the administrative work at the Admiralty for the purpose of obtaining a

Ares, and are conscripting capables from olowhere. Trains from vicinity of the Hongkong Hotel, thorough aequaintance with our whole system. The matter would be arrived later and disarmed the insurgents after bomb-throwing and do you mean by calling my Poland this evening brought troops to Myslowitz, but the French Who asked him brusquely "What mero filly explored at the forthcoming Imperial Cabinet meeting.reoccupied the town. French mofor-cars from Laurabuette were brother a black b---?" The Cap. The Aimiralty wholeheartedly approved of it.

fusilladed in lively fashion, but effertually replied with machine-tain denied the allegation, where- Fresh rebels assembled outside Kattowitz, advancing on upon defendant's brother said Bogutschutz-Bismarckhuetio,

"Do you think that you aru jeveryboy on your ship?.?

THE CENTENARY OF NAPOLEON.

Impressive Ceremonies To-day.

guns.

ULS. NAVAL APPROPRIATION INCREASED.

Proposal for International Conference Defeated.

Washington, May 5.

The Senate Naval Committee has ordered the Naval Bill to be reported after increasing the total of the appropriations from $396,000,000 to 3496,000,000, restoring to almost the same form as it took when it was defeated last March.

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Captain Bentley replied, "I am the master of my ship and I have control of everyone on board." Defendant's brother was alleged to have threatened to oust the

TO-DAY'S HISTORIC HAPPENINGS IN CANTON.

DR. SUN YAT SEN

who was to-day elected President of the Republic of China.

(Special Cable to "The Hongkong Telegraph.)

Canton, May 5, 12.10 p.m. Captain off his ship. On Satur- nection with the election of Dr. Sun Yat-sen as "Constitutional The much-looked-forward-to inaguaration ceremony in con- day the 16th, of April, continued President" of the Chinese Republic was somewhat marred in Canton Mr. d'Almada, bis client was in-to-day by very heavy rains. vited by a doctor to attend the annual dinner Craigengower Cricket Club, and made an appointment with the doctor to meet him at the King

of

the

London. May 4. The national revival in France in evidenced by the preparations to celebrate to-morrow the ntenary of the death of Napoleón. Pilgrimages will be made to his tomb at Des lovali les, Paris, whero Marshal Pach will address many noted presonages, including the Allied representatives. Siden cetrandies will be held at the Church of Notre Dame up many other churches. The archbishop of Paris will pronounce absolution at the dement of Napoleon's death when salvoos of 101 gun will be fret ant as lowered to half-mast. Senator Borah's amendment requesting President Harding to Edward Hotel at 7 p.m. About Besides the Paris celebrations there will be minst impressive ones at call an international disarmament conference was defeated in 5.30 Captain Bentley went into Corsica and Mayency.

Committee.

the Victoria Recreation Club and there had a conversation with: Mr. Thomas Monk, Manager of Falconer and Co. He left the V.K.C. an hour later. As he was leaving the door, he heard footsteps of a man coming out from the other entrance.

EMPIRE WAR MEMORIAL SHRINE.

Estimated to Cost Two Millions.

THE COAL SITUATION,

Restriction on Public Services.

London, May 5.

London, May 4. A model of the Empire War Memorial Shrine to be erected at Weetminister was exhibited to-day at the offices of the Empire War public lighting by gas and electricity in towns below 5,000 The Government has pr hibited, owing to the coal shortages Memorial Lugar. The most is estimated at £2,090,000, of which inhabitants, except so far as is necessary for police purposes. In half a million has been subscribed. fand specially to appeal to women. The shrine resembles a cathedral norinal. Power for tramways has been reduced by 25 per cent.

It is proposed to start a 10s. larger towns public lighting must be reduced to 25 per cent of the in the form of a Greek cross measuring 30 feet. each way, and will contain 78 chapels, which may be dedicated to various regiments.

HOME BY-ELECTION.

Coalition Unionist Victory.

Lord Eustace Percy (Coalition Unionist) Mr. Davies (Labour)

The Hastings by-election resulted

Mr. Blackman (Liberal)

London, May 4.

11,685. 5,437

4.246.

SINN FEIN ATTACK IN GLASGOW.

Police Inspector Shot Dead.

London, May 4.

Sian Feiners at Glasgow attacked polico escorting a van to prison and shot the inspector dead, while a detective was wounded. The assailante escaped.

OVER 2.1/4 MILLIONS UNEMPLOYED AT HOME.

London, May 4.

In the House of Commons, Dr. Macnamara (Ministor of Labour) annesuved that 2,268,350 unemployed were registered on April 22.

PUNITIVE EXPEDITION IN THE PHILIPPINES.

London, May 5.

On turning round he Saw defendant, who caught him-up and delivered two fearful blows

All the streets were gaily beflagged and decorated with flowers, whilst the many lofty-towered arches which has been erected made a brave show. From a very early hour, despite the rain, the streets the countryside around. were heavily congested with the large crowds that had come in from

The proceedings commenced in the Parliament House when the formal invitation calling upon Dr. Sun Yat-sen to accept the Pre Prosident of the Senate, Lin Sun, (who is also the Speaker) read the

sidency of China Dr. Sun thereupon took the oath of office and was presented with the official seals, enclosed in a golden casket.

This assumption of office was completed to the accompaniment of loud applause,

Many ladies were present.

The newly-elected President then proceeded to the Presidential headquarters where he held a roception to all the civil and military officials.

Subsequently, he witnessed the parades organised by the various Labour Guilds, Students and Boy Scouts. In the procession all the officials had escorts armed with drawn revolvers,

President Sun Yat-sen afterwards reviewed the troops on the North Parade Ground, later returning to the Government Building

to receive congratulations.

He bied profusely. on his eyes and one in the month,

Captain Bentley rushed to the first rickala he could engage and hurried to the Police Station to make a report. Sergeant Stimson 13гду gent out with bim to ocate defendant, but without engineer. Defendant applied for Ruccess They went to the the post and was annoyed because Exile Garage where they were he did not get it. He had had no informed by defendant's brother trouble with Best previously. On that George Best had gone to the 16th April defendant bruised

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The comforts of Palm Beach

Following the killing of one officer and three troopers of the the Police Station to lodge a both his eyes. The first blow sent Phillippine Constabulary by Moros near Taglebi Island, Sulu, complaint azaiast Captain him to the ground. He picked suits for the hot weather are told troopers pursued and almost wiped out the assailante, ninety being Bentley. On their return to the himself up. He did not provoke by Masers. Mackintosh & C. ‚.– killed, including the faustic leader.

Station they found defendant in defendant. The only motive of Page 4. the chargeroom, Mr. d'Almada the assault which he could sug A combined meeting of the asked his Worship to take a gest was that defendant had a aerious view of the case, if he grievance against him for not was satisfied with the evidence, giving him the post of second

engineer.

Examined by Mr. Turner,

Bontley Captain

Baid Mr.

RAIN INTERFERES WITH AUSTRALIANS' SECOND MATCH.

London, May 4.

in view of the nature of the Captain's injuries, of which he still bore marks. Captain Bentley was disabled for three days, and I emercier obtained his certificate

the Telemachus left for of second engineer in the begin

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The Australians scored 18 runs without loss while playing Mr. Saigon the following day ning of May, and immediately Lionel Robinson's eleven at Attleborough. Only twelve minutes' play was practicable to-day owing to rain.

BRITISH RETAINS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

London, May 4.

In the Amateur Tennis Championship Challenge round, Queon's Club, Baerlin beat Cutting 6-3, 6-4, and 6-4.

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the control of the ship devolved after he gave him the post as on the Chief Officer. Captain second engineer of the Tele- Bentley was only able to resume machus. charge when the ship reached

Mr.. Turnot:--Did you give Saigon. At that port he had to defendant his character on his be medically examined,

discharge f Captain Bentley deposed that! Captain Bentley: I don't remem- he had been Master of the ber. If I had given him Telemachus for two years. The testimonial of character, it must Vacancy on his ship for a second have been a good one. engineer seven or eight months

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ago was caused by the dismissal Captain Bentley said be, Baw

the chief engineer, who accused at the V.R.C. when he

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(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page 3.)

was replaced by the second (Continued on Page 7)

China Coast officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers' Guild of China is to be held at the Sailor's Home on Saturday after 100.- Page 4.

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar, on dsmand, to-day was 29. 696d.

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.75. Tem- erature:-71 Hamidity-94.

Lighting-Up Time.

• Lighting-up time to-day

p.m.