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EDISON LAMPS

FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS

The

Hongkong Telegraph

FOUNDED 1881

No. 12,107

弍拜禮 號十月五英港香 TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1921.

日三初月四

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THE REPARATIONS SETTLEMENT.

Veluria

GLASS

WARE

ANDERSEN MEYCH IS COLTS

THE CROWN PRINCE FETED.

BANQUET AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

WELCEOMED BY THE KING ON BEHALF OF

THE NATION.

The Visitor's Reply.

Renter's Service. )

London, May 9.

COAL STRIKE DETAINS PREMIER.

Cabinet Meeting, But No Definite Announcement.

(Reuter's Service. }

French Gratification at U.S. Action.

(„Reuter's Service, )

Paris, May 7.

WEST RIVER FLOODS.

Native Cities Inundated.

Reports from the different cities along the West River state that due to excessive rain there cities

London, May 9. The hopes of a settlement of the coal strike are encouraged by an The Reparations Commission has handed the German Ambassare now inundated and that announcement that the Premier bad sent a message to the King at ador an itemized Note showing the amounts due and the delays in Wuchow and other cities up on the last moment that he was unavoidably prevented from meeting payment.

the River are now under water Prince Hirohito at Victoria. The premier was meanwhile with the The American Government's decision to appoint representa-varying from 3 to 5 feet, and that Cabinet discussing the coel question. Subsequently replying to atives to the Supreme Council and the Ambassadors' Council and the question in the House of Commons, the Premier said that the Commission of Reparations is causing considerable satisfaction as Government was doing its best to effect a settlement. It was greatly improving the outlook for a prompt settlement of the present inadvisable to say more.

European probleme. Haras.

Further Disorders Among Troops,

Later:

U.S. Ambassador Resumes Seat on Council.

Paris, May 9. In connection with the fresh menaco regarding the coat crisis, it is disquieting to learn that serious troop disorders similar to those

Mr. Wallace, the United States Ambassador, has resumed his during the week-end at Aldershot occurred at Colchester and seat on the Ambassadors' Council.

The disorders are attributed to widespread attempts by Doncaster. the Communist faction to stir up trouble.

At the banquet at Buckingham Palace this evening the King, toasting Prince Hirohito, extended the warmest welcome to his Imperial Highness as the guest of the British nation and expressed deep appreciation of the signal compliment paid to Britain by the Emperor of Japan in entrusting to her his oldest son on the first

A Fresh Hitch. occasion in history that the Heir-Apparent of Japan had left his

London, May 10. native shores. The visit symbolised the long Anglo-Japanese friendship. The British admired the great nation of Japan, and were Simultaneously with conversations between Labour leaders grateful for Japan's loyal support. The gallantry of her Army and and the Premier yesterday, which occasioned a natural feeling of Navy in war time convinced them that Anglo-Japanese friendly co-optimism in responsible circles as regards the coal situation, a fresh operation was an essential factor in the maintenance of the world's and grave menance has arisen to complicate the crisis. The railway- Pis Majesty recalled that he visited as a youth the beautiful, men and transport workers now refuse to touch cost, even for vital unforgetando Japan, and paid a tribute to the warmth of the recep- services. The trouble began on the Clyde, and is declared to be due tion accorded him by the Japanese and their illustrious Sovereign, to Comununist activities. the wise Emperor whose name was synonymous with the glories of Now Japan. It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity of His Majesty rejoiced returning the hospitality to his grandson.

measurably to learn that the health of the Emperor of Japan, which had caused great anxiety in the past year, was much improved." His Majesty assured Prince Hirohito and the Emperor of his un- alterable esteem and regard.

peace.

Princo Hirohito, replying, expressed deep gratitude at the King's very kind words, which he was sure would profoundly move the heart of his angust father and all his people. From the first moment that be touched the Eastern outposts of the Great British Empire, he had everywhere been accorded the most bountiful hospitality, doubtless as a result of the King's command, but the culmination of the King's goodwill and hospitality. in this warm and magnificent reception by their Majesties was a favour beyond his expectation, For which reason he found it impossible to express his gratitude adequately. His Highness had the happiest feeling that at the very first step of his European tour of study and observation he had set foot on the beautiful shores of this great country, whose invariable friendship and goodwill was prized very highly by the whole nation of Japan.

ANTI-DUMPING LEGISLATION.

Government Proceding with Measure.

London, May 9.

U.S. Prompts Germany to Accept.

London, May 9

boats are used on the streets to facilitate travelling.. It is feared that unless the rain ceases, there will be a general flood in the territory long the West River.- Canton Times,

OBITUARY.

Mrs. David Gow.

The newspapers of Washington have learned on high authority that the United States Government desires Germany to accept the Keen sympathy will be extend- Allies demands, and it is assumed that the United States Com-fed by a very wide circle of friends missioner in Berlin has informed the Germah Government accord- to Mr. David Gow of the Hong- ingly.

kong and Whampoa Dock Com- pany in the very sad loss he has sustained by the death of the wife, which took place at Glas- gow on May 1st., news of which has been received in the Colony by cable.

LIGHT-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF EUROPE.

Britisher Defeats the French Holder.

London, May 9.

At the National Sporting Club, in a twenty-round contest for the European light-weight championship, Ernnie Rice, the British light-weight champión, beat Geotge Papin, France, the holder, in the tenth round.

INCREASING PEASANT REVOLTS IN RUSSIA.

Cutting Off the Corn-Producing Centres..

Stockholm, May 9.

The first fiscal controversy, foreshadowing a revival of the Free: Trade versus Tariff Reform dispute was reopened in the House of Commons this afternoon, when Mr. Baldwin (President of the Board of Trade) introduced resolutions in connection with safeguarding the Industries Bill. He declared that the Government intended to ignore criticism and, introduce the measure. He pointed out that the list of articles affected dormant industries and was confined to the narrowest limits. Most of same were essential to the national defence and the A newspaper report from Reval states that increasing peasant soientific foundation of British industries, instancing the chemical revolte in Russia are seriously threatening the Soviet The dye trades. Dealing with dumping, Mr. Baldwin declared that a insurgents' object, to cut off the main corn-producing centres, has committee would be established empowered to impose duties for a succeeded in Siberia and the Kuban province of the Ukraine. p riod. Trade unions would agree when satisfied that British

MISSING MILLIONAIRE'S SECRETARY SENTENCED.

is dustries are not likely to be prejudicially affected thereby. Food and drink are specifically excluded.

The resolutions above referred to provide for an ad vol, duty of

Toronto, May 9. 33.1/3 per cent. for five years on certain commodities, regardless of

Doughty has been sentenced to six years imprisonment on a the country whence they are imported, including chemical and: scientific glassware, magnetos and tungsten products. These come stealing charge. mostly from Germany. The resolutions will also provide for Customs John Doughty Secretary, was found guilty of stealing £21,000 duty of 33.1/3 per cent. in order to check dumping and protect British worth of bonds from his employer, Ambrose Small, the millionaire, manufacturers against competition of foreign goods which, owing to whose disappearance is still a mystery. the depreciation of currencies, can be sold in Britain at prices below those at which they can profitably be manufactured in England.]

SUCCESS OF BEYROUTH FAIR,

His Highness was extremely gratified at the happy relatione between the two Allied countries, which had well stood the strain and stress of time, and would continue, as His Majesty had observed, to be one of the essential factors in the maintenance of the world's peace. Referring to the King's considerate solicitude and regard for the opportuneness of his visit, Prince Hirohito said that he deemed himself fortunate to visit Britain at this vital moment. Nothing inipressed him more deeply than the courage and endurance, mingled with a fine spirit of moderation and common-sense, which

The ex-Coalitionist, now an Asquithian, Sir A. W. Barton moved Britons always exhibited in the face of national troubles. He an amendment restricting the duration of the resolutions to a year

Paris, May 7 fervently and confidently hoped that the present trouble would prove instead of five years. He accused the Government of always con- a transient cloud, which would soon pass, making the sky only the sidering the producer and not the consumier, who had to pay every authorities, is proving an unqualified success. Large transactions The Beyrouth (Syria) Fair, under the patronage of the French brightor. His Highness was genuinely interested in the King'st me. The Government should give attention to home trade before telling of his trip to Japan, and he was glad of the assurance that foreign, Sir A. M. Mond, one of the protagonists of Free Trade inre taking place daily.--Haras. Prince Arthur of Connaught was pleased with his repeated visite the last fiscal debate, now supported the resolutions and maintained that they did not contain anything objectionable to Free Traders. People mistakenly thought that Free Trade meant cheap goods. Hel contended that it was foolish to say that we did not know what would be wanted in another war, and therefore ought to do nothing. He declared that the anti-dumping regulations give British manu f c urers a aquara deal. The present situation was a business,

to Japan.

His Highnese thanked the King most heartily on behalf of himself, Prince Kanin, and the members of his suite, for his Majesty's wish that they would be at home in Britain, regarding which His Highness declared that the Prince of Wales, by the kind ness of his heart, had made him feel already at home on British soil.healam. He expressed profound appreciation of the great courtesy shown him by the British Heir-Apparent. He was happy to say that the Emperor of Japan's health had been lately so markedly improved that he had granted Prince Hirohito leave to come on the present trip abroad. His Highness concluded by expressing thanks for the great honour, done him, and drinking the health and happiness of their Majesties.

Deposits Wreaths on Cenotaph and

the Unknown Warrior's Tomb.

London, May 9. After lunching with their Majesties at Buckingham Palace Prince Hirohito visited Queen Alexandra, and then deposited wreaths on the Cenotaph and the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.

High Honours for the Prince.

London, May 9. The King has appointed Prince Hirohito to be a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

A Brilliant Spectacle.

INSURGENTS' ADVANCE IN SILESIA.

Allies Bring Pressure on Polish Government.

London, May 9.

French Refuse German Help.

(Other Telegrams on Page 2.)

THE HEAVY RAIN.

Much Damage Reported.

Yesterday's heavy rains were the cause

of much damage. Many minor house collapses have been reported, not to men- tion a score of landslides, the inundation of streets and the consequent

incoo^enience

to

Mrs. Gow, who was extreme- ly well-known in Hongkong, want Home just before Christmas and Mr. Gow left the Colony about a month ago to join her. Only a few days before Mrs. Gow's death the birth of a son was announcod.

To the bereaved, families the [deepest sympathy is extended.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

A change of agents for "Carne- tion Cream" is notified on page 4. Consignees of cargo por 5.8. "Machaon" will find the usual notice on page 4.

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand. to-day was 28. 6540.

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.82. Tem perature:-76. 'Humidity 93.

Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day is 6.54

p.n."

while walking along Quarry Bay last night, and is believed to have perished. The part Wanchai in which a dinner was of Quarry Bay near the held last evening, was desorted by Sugar Refinery was flooded. customers when it was reported It is reported that two hats in that the beam supporting the Wong Nei Cheong village col- verandah of the first floor seemed lapsed last night. No one was to give way. The premises were injured, examined and it was found that the verandah had sunk a few inches Shoring operations were at once carried out and completed last night.

Part of the race course was flooded the water being as high as the railings in soms places.

Residents of the new Govern- ment quarters at Happy Valley Considerable quantities of sand were last night subjected In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Harmsworth

and stones was wasbed down from to great annoyance when the said that Polish insurgents had overrun the whole of the plebiscite pedestriane.

the hille between Quarry Bay electric lights suddenly went out, area to the Oder. The Allies wore considering proposals for a A commotion was caused at and the Shaukiwan tram term Examination revealed that the local recruiting. The Polish Government had been requested to 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon also rolled down the hillside, hut sequence of the collapsing of the settlement, Steps were being taken to strengthen the police by Queen's Road East shortly before inus, impeding traffic, Boulders wires had been damaged in con- close the frontier and prohibit aseistauce and encouragement of the time when the rain poured fortunately no one was injured. retaining wall at the back of the the insurgents,

down in torrents when 媳 The embankment of the foreshore buildings. The grounds floors of Replying to supplementary questions the Premier agreed it was quantity of plaster was dislodged of Quarry Bay was inundated, some of the houses were flooded. unfortunate that the incident should have arisen when the German from the front wall of No. 114 and the road was for the most Slight damage was caused by Government was making up its mind on the disarmament question. (at the entrance to Luen Fat part submerged. Reports from two landslides to the Happy Britain was doing her utmost to bring pressure on the Polish Street), followed by the falling of Shavkiwan police station in-Retreat at Happy Valley, Water Government.

bricks. No small anxiety was timated that the Shaukiwan | descended from ravinos at the caused to the occupante, in view Road was at various points back of Happy Retreat with anch of the dilapidated condition | blocked up, with stones and sand, force that the chairs placed in of the house and the fact interrupting the tram service. the open were carried away. The French reply to the Gorman note offering to represe the that part of the adjoining Realising the importance of com- Similar accidents occurred in | Sil-sian revolt definitely avers that the revolt is due to false Ger- house, No. 116, collapsed munication between the city and town. Part of the open balcony man reports regarding the Allies' award, and atates that the Allies some time ago, causing the Shaukiwan, the tramway authori-of the third floor of No. 35 London, May 9,

have done everything to restore order in the district. An improve deaths of several destitutes, who ties set a large number of coolles Elgin Street, collapsed at 4 The State Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, converted for the ment is reported from the most important coal centres that gaps in were surreptitiously sleeping on to clear the obstruction and o'clock yesterday afternoon; the nonce into a banqueting-hall, was a scene of brilliance comparable te police force through desertion of Poles having been filled up. The the premises. This house has eventually succeeded in making debris and water falling into the to pre-war days on the occasion of the banquet to Prince Hirohito. Note emphasises that the inter-Allied Commission cannot acc pt since been demolished,

The a way through the sand.second floor. The house was Here a company of 130, comprising their Majesties the King and outaide help.

Public Works Department were The service was resumed after rapidly vacated. Queen and a number of members of the British Royal Family, the

notified of the matter, and on the 9 p.m. last night.

Small landslides are reported to Ambassadors, and the flower of English life assembled to honour the

instructions of one of its A big boulder was dislodged by have occurred in May and Con- Imperial representative of Britain's mighty Eastern. ally. Over a

overseers, who was promptly', the rain and rolled down at the duit Roads, there being no score of Japanese guests formed part of the company, other guests

on the scane, No. 114.

was back of No. 43 Quarry Bay, casualtites in either of them. boing the leading ecclesiastics, statesmen, and soldiers and sailors în -

vacated by the occupants, ruuning into the side channel. The Public Works Department resplendent uniforms, while their wives were in charming dresses,

The shoring, which had been Fortunately no one was in its overseers had a strenuous day with the most beautiful diamonds and pearls. The scene, enhanced

previously put up on the Luan Fat way.

yesterday, inspecting old build- by wonderful lighting and decorative effecte, conspired to present an

Street side, was reinforcad; while A large quantity of slopes and ings. unforgettable sight. The renowned gold plato was used. A long

At the Oval, where there were twelve thousand spectatore, rain the house was shored up in front, earth rolled down from the hills Owing to the heavy rains and imposing procession to the dining-room was led by Prince delayed & start till 2.35 p.m. The Australians scored 357 for 9 wickets The interior had also to be sup on to Stanley Road, blocking up several land-slides have taken Hirohito escorting the Queen: then the King with the Princess and declared, Collins making 162 by stolid play In 4b. 35 min. Surrey ported by beams, sto, and the the road for about a mile. place, and we are officially in“ Royal. Next Prince Kanin conducted Princess Mary, while the were dismissed in their first innings for 19, Armstrong capturing work was conducted under the As far as can be seoprtained formed that the road round the Prince of Wales took in Princess Christian. Prince Hirohito sat six wickets for 38 and Macdonald four for 29. Surrey, following on, direction of a building expert, there has been only one fatality Island from Repulse Bay to Shau- between the King and the Queen, on whose right was Prince Kanin, made 22 without loss.

from 7p.m. right up to daybreak as a resnit of the heavy down- klwan is closed to all frame. then Princess Mary The banquet ended after the King had propos Lancashire beat Northants by an innings and 52. In Northants' this morning.

pours. Chan Yan, 28, Hving at | There has also been a fanbree ed Prinos Hirohito's health, all standing during his Magesty's second innings R. Tyldesly took four wickets for 16 and Heap four

The Fung Wah restaurant, at No. 22 Nullah lane, was carried fall near Aberdeen close to white speech.

the entrance of Swatow Street, into the harbour by the "flood" the fall took place on Saturda, a

for 18.

THE AUSTRALIANS EXCEL.

Surrey Overplayed,

London, May 9.