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No. 12,172

五拜雞 號七廿月五英港香

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1921.

日十弍月四

SINGLE DOPY: 15 CTS. 108 PËR ANNAEM.

HOUSE RATES.

|INTER-PORT CRICKET.;

The Increase to be Taken Off.

Shanghai's Big Win.

REPARATION PROSPECTS.

German Chancellor Reiterates Need of Sincerity.

( Router's Service. }

We have received & latter.

Berlin, May 26, The Chancellor, Herr Wirth, speaking at a conference of Baden jointly signed by the Hon. Secrc-GOOD BATTING BY JAHN statesmen at Karisruhe, emphasised Germany's acceptance of the [taries of tho Constitutional GOOD BOWLING BY BARRETT, ultimatum as sincere, but only performances would convince the Reform Association (Mr. L. M. world of Germany's goodwill. and the work of reconstruction must White) and the Kowloon Resi- Shanghai wires us as follows: Our special correspondent at be begun. It would be wrong not to acknowledge the economic donte Association (Mr. W. The Inter-Port Cricket match improvement of Germany in the past two years, and if commerce revived through promotion of production by the German people thoy would have some respectable performances to show.

Referring to Upper Silesia, Herr Wirtis welcomed England's assurance of fair play.

Vote of Confidence in Freuch Premier.

Paris, May 25. The 'hamber passed a vote of confidence in M. Briand by 300 to 162.

TRIAL OF WAR CRIMINALS.

Second Case Begins.

i

Leipzig, May 201 The second trial has opened, the accused being Capt. Emil Mueller, a lawyer of Karlsruhe, and ex-commandant of the prisoners') camp at Flavy-le-Martel, France, who is charged with brutality to British prisoners and responsibility for appalling insanitariness, ending in an outbreak of diphtheria, from which two hundred died.

U.S. AND ALLIED LOANS.

Reported Funding Scheme.

Washington, May 26.

Jackson) stating that the follow-was resumed at 3 p.m. yesterday, ing has been received in answer on a soft wicket. to the resolution passed at the

Sayer faced O'Hara and scored recent public meeting held under cricket was the order of the day. a single from his first oper. Slow their joint auspicos :-

All the runs were singles, and Sirs.I am directed to acknow-whoo 33 had been reached Han- ledge the receipt of the latter of sell superseded O'Hara Soon 17th May forwarding a copy of a after, Do Rome was clean bowled, resolution passed at the public the unlucky 13 being hip undoing meeting held on the 11th of May with regard to the increase of of rates.

-ono for 34.

44.

Franks joined Bayer, carry. ing the ACOTO to Franke scored a boundary off The matter has received the Hauseli, whom Leach relieved, caroful consideration of the Gov. his first over being a maiden. ernment, and it has now been minutes to score. Frank made Eighteen runs took thirty-five decided to bring forward a Ro-two and four off O'Hara, who solution at the next meeting of had resumed. With the score at of the Legislative Council to 58 Sayer was caught in the slips rescind the Resolution of the 7th by O'Hars off Leach for 61. The

outgoing player had batted Union Insurance Society of the trade of the world is passing April, and restore the rates pre-steadily for the second highest

In our Camera News to-day we give a picture of the Giant Caproni aer-oplane. This morning we received the above photo showing the wreck of this machine. It ought fire and was entirely destroyed while on its trial trip across Lake Naggiore in Italy..

It is understood that Allied loans approximating to 10 milliardviously in force, dollars, also the unpaid interest, will be funded this year and the repayments spread over a period of gears.

U.S. SENATE RATIFIES SINO-AMERICAN TREATY.

Ad Val. Duty on Goods from U.S.

Washington, May 27.

I am, Sire, Your obedient servant, (Signed) Claud Severn,

Colonial Secretary. Hongkong, May 26th.

The Senate has ratified the Sino-American Treaty, confirming CONSTABLE ATTACKED. | added, application of the 5 per cent, a rul, daty on American goods im- forted into China.

BRITISH TROOPS FOR SILESIA.

Six Battalions to be Despatched.

London, May 26.

The War Offico announces that the first of four infantry battalions which are being dispatched to Upper Silesia will leave Cologne on Friday. Ultimately two Irish battalions at present in England will be despatched, making a total of six.

Berlin, May 26. News of the despatch of British troops is exercising a pacifying influence in Upper Silesia. The troops will be commanded by Colonel Grnfel Wauchope, of the Black Watch, who servad in the South African war and in the European War, gaining the C. M. G.

SINN FEIN AMMUNITION.

Supply from America.

London, May 26.

Sequel to an Arrest.

A

for

Bagnall's

O'Hara to the leg

COMPANY MEETINGS. the approval of the shareholdere.

Canton, Ltd.

With reference to the dividend it is proposed to pay, it is perhaps unnecessary to remind you that

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The Sincorb Theatre, Canton

showing the film advertise

Ah Tack are selling off cameras

is aat a cheap figure.---Page 2.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar an

demand, to-day was 29. 611⁄2d.

The Weather.

score on his side: This made

through a time of unprecedented A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd. two for 58, Capt. Oliver joined

depression and you will remem-advertise the King of Wines on The forty-eighth ordinary an-ber that at our last annugl moot-Page 6. Franks, but the partnership was short-lived, Leach knocking

nual meeting of shareholders in ing my predecessor sounded a Lammert Bros are auctioning Frank's middle stump out of the the Union Insurance Society of note of warning as to the un-Soap and sundry articles at their ground with a ball at which the Canton was convened at the certainties of the future. The Salesrooms to-morrow and paper latter let out-three for 61.

offices of the Campany at Queen's correctness of his forecast is and cotton at the West Point Rumjahn was nearly bowled Buildings to-day at noon, Hon.proved by existing conditions to Godowns next Monday and by a bailer. Ten runs were

Mr. A. O. Lang presiding. There day, and although it must be Tuesday.-Page 4. when Olliver,

were present Mesara. W. L. Pat-very gratifying for you to note Lost Swimming Outfit #08 W BE out to

fine &

catch. tanden, G. M. Dadwell, G. T.your Directors' recommendations Page 4.

Ly Barrett at mid on-for

Edkins and J. A. Plummer as to the continuance of the 71. Webster helped the score to Directors: Mr. C. Montague Elo payment of the Bonus Dividend 78, when he was bowled by Leach (General Manager); and the of £1 per share on 1919 Account, " Pirats Gold" during the week- Chinese constable, who for two. Stapleton, after scoring following shareholders: Hon, it would be unwise to expect the end.-Pago 7, arrested a young boy some days a single off Leach, playel on to Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. indefinite continuance of same ago for bawking flowers was set O'Hara-six for 79.

there Mr. Chau Sui-ki, Messrs. P. unless indeed

revival In trado in Major

árrival Lauder, H.O. Grey, L.F. Town- great upon yesterday by two Chinese

The Half-yearly Meeting of the near end, A.K.H. Cobb, J. Bentley, the who accosted him in Belcher's brightened things, the new comer WR, Mansfield, C.D. Wilkinson, sequent prospority in insurance, Jane, noon. Page 4.

future and con- Jockey Club is advertised for 8th Street and enquired of him: "Are hitting you the head watch dog? When boundary. He then scored five R.A. Dastur, A.V. Apcar, M.which is as you know regulated sound business conditions. they were satisfied that the con-off Leach and a like number off Nomazas, FR.J. Adams, F.S. by

boy O'Hara, and subsequently another Alabaster, D.V. Steavenson, W.B. have during the past year been

Harrison, stable had arrested the

J. Cochrane, J.W. Underwiters throughout the world hawker, they set upon him and four and a six off Leach. dragged him to a new building

Konnett, G.H. Wallace, Ho working under great difficulties Muriel's finger was hurt in Leung, Chau faun-nin, Ho Kom-and the forecasts of the near being constructed by the Sanitary stopping a vigorous stroke by Tong Lo Cheung-Shiu, Leung future are not encouraging but Board. There they seized him by Bagnall. The fieldsman had to Man-to, Chau Yue-tong, J.B. by watchful care we hope that we the throat. A European Sergeant, retire, Sayer taking his place. Thomson, Geo. Grimble, A.E. shall be able to emerge from this who was in the vicinity of the in- Bagnall's stay was short and cident, hearing a faint sound of merry, the military cricketer Ges. E.J. Chapman, and H.W. period of anxiety without loss of police whistles hurried to the spot, knocking up 25 before being Dick.

strongth. You will all have heard where he found one of the defend-caught in the long field by

The General Manager having of the extraordinary losses suffer- In the House of Commons at question time Sir Hamar Green-ants seizing the constable by the Ollerdossen off O'Hara-zeven for read the notice convening the

d through theft and pilferage wood said that 17,388 rounds of American ammunition had been throat

almost strangling 107. and

meeting:.

and your Management has been captured at Dublin since March 26.

him. But for the timely Davies followed, Allison relie"-

The Chairman said-gentle-giving these matters their close Replying to supplementary questions, urging that representa-arrival of the European the ing Leach. Davies was bowled by men, before proceeding with attention. Losses due to the ex- tions be made to the American Government concerning this, Sir Chinose constable would have O'Hara for six. R-ed then joined the business of the meeting, Itraordinary wave of crime which P.. Hamar said he would consult the Foreign Secretary.

been done to death. The con- Rumjahn, remaining long enough would like to refer to the relire unhappily appears to be passing stable's clothes were badly torn. to make five. Farthing, the last Mr. Andrew Forbes. Mr. Forbes abnormal.

ment of one of your Directors, over the world Bre quito The two men were charged be-man, took up the running with was first elected a Member of for the

The Loss ratio

amounts to £1,972,838. 13.2. Dur- fore Mr. Lindsell at the Magis-Rumjabu, and the pair bothered the Society's Board in 1904, to 46% as compared with 34% for world-wide business has been ex year 1920 amounte ing the past year the Society's tracy this morning.

the bowlers, At 130 Leach The first defendant denied the relieved Allison, and

serving as a Director for 15 years,

the first year's working of 1919. tended to the African Continent charge absolutely. He said the Wainwright relieved Leach. The and during that period his The addition of £100,000 to the and branches have been opened The results of the Irish Northern Parliament Elections so far complainant hit him first. He last move

Reinsurance Fund will bring this at Jobannesburg and Cairo. announced give: Unionists, 21; Nationalists 2; Sinn Fein. 1...

was successful in experience and sound advice never assaulted the complainant.capturing Farthing's wicket, the have been very helpful to fund to £1,949.501 18/54. and The balance of the Working

The second defendant said he innings closing for 151.

whilst this may appear to many Account for year 1920 stands at us. Mr. Forbes always had the went to separate the complainant jaha's innings was the feature of at beart and did much to increase your Directors are of the opinion balance your Directors recom- very best interests of the Society as being a very large figure, £901,009 16.6. and out of this Hongkong's display, this batsman its prosperity. I feel sure you he who blow the whistle.

The first defendant said it was making top score and batting will all join me in wishing him sidering the inagnitude of our Dividend of 24-a share and a that it is not unduly large con-mend the payment of an Interim ninety minutes for 34 and giving every happiness in his retirement. operations. During the year the Bonus of 20% to contributors of The European Sorgeant said a good display of sound cricket. that when he got to the scene he

Fund has fulfilled its use and business on bonus terms. Your -(applause). Shanghai thus won by an aw the Chinese constable hold-innings and 160 runs.

The Report and Accounts has borne part of the heavy and

Directors have the pleasure to ing his whistle in his month. captured 6 wickets for 62.

issued on were

the 16th unusual losses that we in common inform you that a bonus of 15% The constable could not blow

inat. which will have given with other Insurance Companies has been voted to each member HONGKONG 2ND INNINGS, more than one blast.

of have suffered. opportunity

Your Directors feel that refer- Provident Fund Agreement, for of our present staff holding a carefully studying them and I The Magistrate, Mr. Lindsell G. R. Sayer e O'Hara b Leach therefore propose to follow the ence should be made to the the credit of that Fund, which wa said that the second defendant F. J. De Rome b O'Hara 13 did not seem to have taken a pro...B. Frauke, R.N. & Leach usual proceduto and take them, position of the Society in pre-war feel sure will meet, with your minent part and discharged him.

days and the position it enjoys! Capt. C. O. Oliver c Barrett b

as read. The Working Account to-day. Ita growth has been

I now bag to propose the adop- for the year 1919, after deduction phenomenal. The Society's funds tion of the Report and Accounts of Interim Dividend and Bonus, in 1913 might be roughly come circulated, and when this

TI ELECTIONS IN IRELAND.

Unionist Successes in Northern Parliament.

London, May 26.

RIBBED GOLF CLUBS BARRED.

London, May 26.

The Royal and Ancient Rules of Golf Committee meeting at Hoylake decided, after the Open Championship, to debar the use ribbed clubs employed by the Americans.

of

BIG OXFORD STAND AGAINST AUSTRALIANS.

London, May 26. Rain interfered with the Australians v. Oxford match, which was left drawn. The Australians scored 294, while Oxford registered 174 for 1. The second pair had produced 149 when stumps were drawn. Jardine obtained 96, his chanceless innings. comprising, I

fours, while Holdsworth scored 57.

COURT OF INQUIRY AT ALEXANDRIA.

London, May 26.

In the House of Commons Mr. Harmsworth stated that order bad been restored in Alexandria. A court of inquiry has been opened.

COTTON STORE ABLAZE.

Alexandria, May 26.

The Government cotton store is on fire. Ten thous and bails are involved.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking, May 27.

and the first defondant,

O'Hara

The hearing was adjourned until to-morrow for further evi-A. A. Rumjahn not out dence, the defendant boing allow ed bail of $250,

EARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

R.G.A. Webster b Leach OJ. Stapleton bO'Hara Major H. G. Bagnall Ollerdesson b O'Hara

at 149

Rum-

O'Hara

C

Capt. P. Havelock-Davies b

O'Hara

E. B. Reed Ibw b O'Hara

From Our Own Correspondent)] F. H. Farthing lbw b Wain-

SHANGHAI OLYMPIAD.

Shanghai, May 20.

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as well as the Auditors' Report,

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2 p.m. Barometer:--29.74. Tom- porature:-78. Humidity -89.

Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day 7.2

approval.

2 leaves a balance of £594,322.18 4 puted at £1,267,000 and the Ro-motion has been seconded. I shait

110,679 shares... £88,543, 4.0 too

110,679 shares...£110,679. 0.0

to

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like to ask.

1 and your Directors recommend port before you will show you be pleased to answer any ques- that this balance should be the great strides that have been tions that the shareholders may 23 allocated in the following made since that year. This satisfactory result is undoubtedly

Mr. C. D. Wilkinson-Mr. due to the care and attention of Chairman and Gentlemen I the staff generally and in that have very much pleasure in connection I cannot emphasise. seconding the resolution which

strongly the

you, Sic, have now moved, and, in gratitude which We ove doing so, I wish to remark in the General Manager, first place that, although the Mr. Ede, who, in spite of very figures in the Accounts dow indifferent health, has continuet before us do not present so dizal- to devote his whole hearret energies to the welfare of thing an appearance as did the the Accounts fald figures in Society, and big wonderful pluck before us last year, we have and endurance in carrying on every reason to congratulate our under much trylog circumstances selves, and especially the cannot fail to evoke our daɔɔɔst

management, on the fact that Dividend Fund £25,000. 0.0 admiration. It is noteworthy notwithstanding the Wave of that the premium income of the depressib through which the year under review is over two tra le of the world is now, and has and one half tinse greater for some time beeo, passing than that of our bost pre-war (which I smiled me as if doubim. yaat. As comprad with 1919 its old many other hareholdere, shows an increase of over £350,5 impact a smaller dividend) not 000, and after dødsiting Be fasurances and Merrni

manner:

A Final Dividend to

Shareholdere of

16/- per share on

9

2

A Bonus Dividend to

Shareholders

of

151

20/- per share on

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

An addition to the

M. R. W.

34 7 62

Relusurance Fund £100,000, An addition to Build-

0,0

$

1 25:

ing Reserve Fund £70,000,

0.0

-10

An addition

to

4 14

3

Equalization

of

10

1

Tó be carried for-

ward to Under-

writing Buspenso

Account to clona

the account for the rest 1919 grows repong,

The South China Athletic Asso. ciation (Hougkong) defrated a tesm reproseating East China by Cheong Wu has been appointed to represent China at the kong footballers gave an impressive three goals to one. The Hong.

O'Hara International Railway Conference which will shortly be opened in display, the forwards septuially Allison Paris.

A telegram from the authorities at Pongkong advises the combining well with short, accurate, Bhoora

passing. The Hongkong team is Loroh Government not to lose the present golden opportunity of capturing regarded as certain winners over

Hansoll Urga with military forces, as serious internal disturbancos have the Philippines and Japan. arisen in Mongolia. It is also reported that the Living Buddha fears

Wainwright North China Basket Ball team an attack by the Russian forces.

We learn from Mr. L. B It was déolded at a meeting held in the President's palace that to 12, thus eliminating the Sou. Bunday s Hongkong eleven will defeated South Chine by 40 points | Greenhill that on Baturday and the Fengslen army should be solely responsible for the attack on thornets from the competition, play a match against Shanghai Um The expedition will be financed by the Central Governmens North Ohios will now. play East Cleven, both time being drawn cind Sthe troops will be reinforced by the Chill army.

Obins for the honour of represent. from pieran, unggul, those who ing the courth

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