1921-06-07 — Page 1

Columbia

Batteries

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

NO, 17,137

POUNDED 1801

弍拜禮

戟七月六英港巷 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1921.

THE ARKANSAS INUNDÁTION.

日式初月五

EARLIER

SUNGLE COPY;, 10 OTE. 336 PEN ANEM LION.

ANGLO-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON TROPICAL

DISEASES.

Co-operation with the Rockefeller Institute:

(Reuter's Service. Y

London, June &

Scenes of Desolation.

(Reuter's Service. ]

Pueblo (Ark.), June 4 Officials opine that the fatalities from the flood following a cloud-burst do not exceed 250. The waters are now apparently Reuter learns that an Anglo-American conference on tropical receding. diseases will be held shortly at the Colonial Office, Major the Hon.

The authorities fear, pestilence. Already five hundred are in E. 1.. Wood, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, presiding hospital with diphtheris, paeumonia, and chicken-por... Several are The American representatives will be Dr. George Vincent, President insane. of the Rockefe ler Foundation, Dr. Wickliffs Rose, General Director! There has been numerous spectacular rescues. In one case of the International Health Board, and Dr. Victor H. Iser. Director soldiers found a woman who bad stood for hours in the water up to for the East. The British delegates comprise some of the foremost her armpits, holding her baby overhead. The floods have also authorities on tropical disease, including Sir John Bradford. De greatly damaged several neighbouring towns. Scenes of desolation Walter Fletcher, Major-General Sir James Leishman, and Dr. prevail all along the railway from Colorado Springs to Puebla Bagshawe, Director of the Tropical Diseases Bureau.

River Plate Also Overflows.

The Colonial Office has been closely co-operating with the! Rockefeller Foundation, which recently approached the British; Government in regard to experimental work in West Africa in connection with yellow fever, concerning which the Colonial Office has given every facility. An attempt is now to be made to co-operate on a wider basis in regard to fighting disease in tropical colonies.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Denver (Col), June 6. The River Plate bas overflowed. A number of streets are submerged.

DYESTUFFS FOR THE FAR EAST.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent.)

THE OLYMPIAD.

CANTON NEWS.

Straws which Point a Moral.

The first serious incident in connection with the armed situa-

Canton.

DEATH

OF MEE CHEONG.

Passing of a Well-known Figure.

arr

in

and

Shanghai, June &

It is with feelings of profound The Filipino athletes were delion at Wuchow has occurred. A regret that we chronicle the layed by the storm. They sailed Kwongsi motor best was caught death of Mr. Wan Chiog Kai,

by a Kwangtung gunboat and which occurred

質 his this morning for Manila.

The China Press in an editorial after a fight, in which ten men on residence at West Point last advocates building stadium to the motor boat were killed by night. Of a courteous and kind disposition, the deceased will accommodate fature Olympiada, machine gun fire, the motor boat St. John's University offers the captured and towed back to chiefly heremembered by residents grounds.

for his association with Mee There are rumours of disagree Cheang, the well-known firm of ment between President Sun and photographers, which be him-- General Chan King-ming. On self founded thirty-five years INTERPORT TENNIS. learning that the Commander of

Ho ago,

generally the 3rd Division (Ngai Pong known as "Men Cheong," though Shanghai, Jane & ping) had returned to Canton [that] WLI bin firm name. Ng Se-kwong is playing Wito report personally to Bandes his business connections, Stansel Smith and M. W. Lo play-General Chan, San Yat-sen sent which

for Ngai include ing Tanaka in the opening matches several messages

large interest of the Irterport Tennis contest, to call and see him. Ngài in the syndicate: operating

obstinately refused on Tuesday.

to the Ming Yuen Gardens, and see the President, returning the late Mr. Wan took a to Shamshni next day. It is

- interest grest.

sports, said that Sun Yat-sen has blamed particularly in the annual dragon General Chan for influencing boat races of which he was Ngai in this action.

for many years the principal The Water Police Department

organizer. Shanghai, Jase 6.

has decided to offer the ten o'd The Police asked for a remand gunboats for sale опе more, In the House of Commons, questioned regarding the refusal of be celebrated on the 25th inst, by processions of the London branches with synthetic indigo on the ground that the Corporation has its cerned in the shooting at the

The anniversary of the formation of the League of Nations withe British Dyestuffs Corporation to supply a British export firm for further investigation in the reducing the upset price, to attend d by a number of Euro:

case of the young Radicals con- $1,500 each. to Hyde Park, with decorated cars and representatives of the to London from the provinces has been abandoned, owing to the Director of Overseas Trade? pointed out that it was open to merchan s industrial crisis. Local areas will hold their own demonstrations, supplying Chinese markets to obtain supplies for China through the stated.

Far Eastern agents of the Corporation. In addition to the before-mentioned processions, there will be a procession of ex-Servicemen, trade unionists, brotherhoods, sister- hoods, and religious bodies. The Archbishop of Canterbury, and Lord Robert Cecil will receive the distinguished guests, including the Ambassadors and Ministers of the forty-eight League countries. members of the British Cabinet, M.P.'s. Colonial Ministers, Agents- General, and dignitaries of the Churches in the reception-tent at the There will be twelve platforms, including an entrance to the Park.

where addresses with be given in twelve international oor. languages.

Flans for Elaborate Celebration in Hyde Park.

London, June 6.

Question of British Corporation's Rights.

London, June 6.

SHANGHAI SHOOTING

AFFAIR.

The deceased was taken ill about a month ago, and had been

different nations in national dress. The original idea of a pilgrimaga own selfing arrangements in the Far East, Sir Philip Lloyd Graeme lolympic' games. The request was towing junks having been comiis survived by a widow and five

THE COAL CONFERENCE.

Proposals to be Submitted to Miners' Delegates.

London, June 6.

The conference between the coolowners and the miners is pro- ceeding. It is expected that the former's proposals will be submitted to a delegates' conference of the miners, which will decide the next step.

Guaranteed Wage for Lowest-Paid Workers.

Later.

Mr. Evan Williams, the coatowners' president, stated at the conference, which has been adjourned to to-morrow, that it is now realised that the subsistence wage for the lowest-paid workers should be guaranteed, and he was prepared to suggest & Ast-rate reduction of 3, per shif: extending over six months in order to stablise wazes.

UPPER SILESIA.

German Protest that Allies' Ultimatum Would Unloose Civil War.

London, June 6.

Herr Sthamer, the German Ambassador, presented a Note to the Foreign Office protesting against the Inter-Allied Commission's ultimatum to the German General Hoeffer, mentioned in the cable of the 2nd inst.. contending that compliance would mean that the Moreover, evacuated regions would be exposed to Polish terror.

the measures threatened by the Commission would make the unloosing of widespread civil war inevitable.

THE COTTON INDUSTRY.

Operatives Accept Labour Minister's Offer: Employers Will Consider.

London, June 6.

The Lancashire operatives have accepted the offer of the Minister of Labour, but the employers have deferred their decision owing to short notice.

AUSTRALIANS SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.

Londor, June 6.

In bricht, breezy weather, before twelve thousand spectators, the Australians were dismissed for 171 on a good wicket (Ryder, 34). Loe took 6 for 53. Middlesex were all out for 90 (Hearne 45, including 8 fours), Kidd, 11, was the only other player to reach double figures. McDonald took 5 for 25. Armstrong 3 for 18. The Australians, 32 for 2, wan by eight wickets.

Northante beat Worcester by an innings, and 20 runs. beat Yorkshire by nine wickets.

FURTHER BRITISH GOLF VICTORIES.

London, June 6.

Kent

In the professioned qo'l championship Britain beat America by 6-3 in the singles.

OPENING OF THE NORTHERN PARLIAMENT.

Their Majesties Provisional Acceptance.

London, Jane 6.

It was announced in Belfast to-day that their Majesties have provisionally accepted Sir James Craig's invitation to open the Northern Parliament on the 22nd inst. Their Majesties will cross to Belfast in the Royal Yacht, accompained by a naval squadron. Mr. Lloyd George may accompany them.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS,

pean doctore, but without result. In consequence of a great many He passed away last night, fle~ mandeered whilst en route with children, the eldest of whom, Mr. passengers and cargo the comWan Cho

Ming, la surveyor mercial Junk Guild has petitioned at the Public Works Department.

The funeral takes place to TWO SHOP FOKIS KILLED. the authorities not to seize junks whilst on journeys and 10

those that bare been which will be accompanied by morrow afternoon. The procession, release F. Peter, a Cingalese, killed two/commandeered as soon as possi-tall the honours attendant ou:

Shanghai, June 6.

ble. The Guild declares that Chinese shop assistants, for re

10 stop traffic and fasing to exchange a battle of

(the British Court.

a native funeral, will file throd h com-the Central part of the town sa

Arcade and

scent. He has been remanded in/munication within the Province far as the deceased's brauch shop

wlll; encourage the assembly of at Beaconsfield pirates and sad to the dangers of return to the Tung Wah Hospital, the present situation.

where the remains will be placed Consistent demands are being in the dispository before their roade by the Vice-Minister for removal to his native village in the Navy for the payment of

the country. $800,000 for old" arrears and The

THE PRICE OF RICE.

The

News in To-day's New Advertisements,

Shanghai, June 6. Chinese are protesting $300,000 newly incurred. against the licensing of rice-Government in order to meet this shops. The belief here is that the demand. has asked the Sah price will soar after the Dragon Monopoly to advance $300,000 Boat Festival.

immediately so that the Navy may have the money by Dragón; Boat Race day. The Monopols hs refused to comply on the

No. 2, the Peak, is to let ground that $1,000,000 was furnished from June 24th to advanced not so very long ago October 4th. See Page 4. and that it is impossible for the Go to Lane Crawford's, and Monopoly to provide the money have your Coffee freshly roasted

and ground-Page 3. new asked for.

All Offices and Stations of the Military launches are engaging in the smuggling of opium and Chinese Maritime Customs la salt. The Canton Water Police | Kowloon and District close on hare just seized 3 despatch Friday. (Dragon Boat Festival) launch on which Was anium-Page 4.

LOOTING AT ICHANG. Peking, June 7. General Luk Wing-ting bas again wired for financial assistance

Shanghai, June 6. and ammunition for defensive purposes.

The Dollar Company has receiv Chung Soa-ting who was sent by the Premier to Tientsin to negotiato a loan has returned. The result of his mission is unknowned a report of the looting of its chang offices. Nothing was say Shanghai. June 7. The Chinese Wai Fung Bank is insolvent and the manager based but the books. The city was been arrested.

Five Chinese have been arrested at the Olympic games and are charged with distributing Bolshevik literature and discharging

firearms.

An Indian has been arrested for having shot dead two Chinese employees in a Chinese shop on the 5th inst.

The National Citizen's Guild has wired Peking requesting that Tuchan Chun Shi-fan be allowed to retain his office.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE COAL TROUBLE.

London, June 6. The Miners' Executive has accepted the coal owners' invitation to a conference, which opened to-day-

Mr. Thomas Spencer, Trustee of the Derbyshire Miners' Assocía- tion, speaking at Alfreton, said the miners' leaders must recognise that they are beaten on the question of a pool. They have been chasing a will-o-the-wisp, while thousands of miners' families bave been starving and the country heading to ruit. There will be ao excuse for the leaders rejecting the coal owners' offer to discuss the wage

question from a practical viewpoint. The threatened withdrawal of the £10,000,000 subsidy necessitated somebody making a move in the direction of settlement.

THE SECOND TEST MATCH.

London. June 6.

Hobbs is unable to play in the Second Test, and the following will complete the team: Fry, Evans, Mead and Strudwick.

INTERNATIONAL GOLF.

London, June 6. Britain beat America in the professional Golf foursomes at Gleneagles. Britain took three matches, and America one. Two matches were halved.

THE PREMIER INDISPOSED.

London, June 6.

Mr. Lloyd George has contracted a chill and has been ordered to rest for some days.

set ablaze.

valued at over one lakh of debas A lady's brown bat has been It is openly stated that smuggling lost on Nathan Road, Kowloon.-

Page 4.

NEW N.Y.K. LINERS. by the military is in full swing.

For the European Run.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 25. 6361.

it

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.66. Tem- peratore85. Humidity:-78.

Lighting-Up Time.

The Manager of the Provincial Bank has suddenly tendered his resignation and has left Canlo for Hongkong. It is said tha! This action was in consequenca of The s.s. "Hatone Maru," which the lack of funds to meet the is to be the latest addition to the exchange of bank notes and N.Y.K. European liners. is now to his being forced by the Govern under construction at the Mitsu- ment to perform certain financial Bishi Dockyard and Engine dealings. Works.

We take the following from The principal dimensions of the Canton Times: this liner. RTA BS follows: Plans for the establishment of Length A. O. 515 feet; Breadth a huge stock exchange with a moulded 62 feet; gross captial, of $10,000.00 have been tonnage · 10,000" tone; ses completed a dit is reported that speed 17 kaots. Accommodation it will be in charge of prominent has been provided for about 120 merchants in Cantor, Hongkong.. first clas, 55 second class, and and Shanghai. Capitalists from 180 third class-in all 356 pas-these three cities had been in! sengers. She is driven by Par-negotiations for the establisb- son's Turbines with reduction ment of this exchange for several the pirates went ashore taking

them with gear. Needless to say, every months and it was vot until the along

several modern improvement in the ship end of last month that definite rich passengers who are believed building art and architecture and arrangements and agreements to be prominent merchants. These the safety appliances known to were concluded. The opening of captives will be held for ransom science have been embodied in the the exchange will probably be in and the familles of these un- construction of this ship. The the middle of this coming fortunate captives are expecting pablic rooms includa social ball. September. According to those blackmailing letters from the smoking room, verandah cafe and interested in the exchange, it pirates. children's room; and the passen-[ will prove a great boon to the An Anti-Cigarette Society has gar accommodation varies from a business world in South Chins been formed by several prominent single berth room to a suite of when the exchange is in oper-merchants; military officers, politicians and students with rooms of a very luxurious charac-ation.

ter.

Lighting-up time to-day 7.07

All cabins are furnished: While the steam launch which headquarters at Tai Hong Malod and equipped in a style that plies between Tung Koon and The Society has for its object to leaves nothing to be desired. Sheklung, was half way on the urge the public not to smoke It is expected that the "Hakone Tang Koon Laks last Saturday cigarettes. A very extensive pro- Maru" will bg complated morning, more than

ten paganda campaign of the Bociety about the end of October. With persons from among the pas-is being planned and printed her advent in the service, a mark sengers attacked the cabin and pamphlets are being distributed to ed improvement will be witnessed ordered the captain of the bost the people urging them to give up in the shipping and travel facilito stop. Two of them, then the tobacco habit. The people ties between Japan and Europe remained with guns pointed at are invited to join the Society. via Suez.

captain while the remaining [There are no dues to be paid ex- The 3.8.

*Harune Maro" and pirates began a thorough searchcept the small sum of 10 cente "Asams Maru,” two sister ships of all the passengers adtirair which is required of every perfo of the Hakone Mar," also belongings for valuables. After joining the Bociety as initiatio under construction will be added the job of marching was comffee. It is reported that the to the fiae fleet of the European pleted, the esprain was ordered | bership of the Society 151 liners at no distant date. E to steer to a deseriet place where|ing very rapidly.