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REINFORCEMENTS FOR UPPER SILESIA.

Germany Ready to Fulfil Supreme Council Ruling. (Reuter's Sercise, I

may again be somewhat delayed.

五拜禮

九廿月七英港香

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1921.

THE DEMPSEY-CARPENTIER CINEMA PICTURES

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Amazing Device for Outwitting the Offical Exhibitors. (Reuter's Service. )-

London. July 28,

London, July 28. The Cabinet to-day discussed the latest Upper Silesian develop

It is understood that the meeting of the Supreme Council Reuter learns that the German Foreign Minister handed the Franch Arabassador in Berlin & Note stating that the German flovemment will acknowledge the decision of the Supreme Council, which it understands will meet shortly to deal with the question ofj the transport of a French division avruss Germany.

German Rights Under Peace Treaty.

Later.

日五廿月六

COURT MARTIAL.

Wilts. Officer Charged.

TO-DAY'S HEARING.

SINGLE COPT: 10 OT

136 PRA ARAUM,

WORTHINGTON.

ANDERSEN,ME VEP & COLLTO.

NORTH V. SOUTH.

Canton Prepares to Attack.

absent. He then took the money, checked it, and banded over to Lieut. Thompson on his return.

Cross-examined, witness said some time ago he knew that a Court of Inquiry was to be held. The Court Martial was con. In his opinion he was helping to The Dempsey-Carpentier fight had a sequel in the Obancary tinued as Victoria Barracks this clear the accused of the charges Regarding the reported pre- Court, London, which to-day granted the Western Import Company morning, in which Lieut. A.. brought against him. He did not parations for an attack by the

perpetual injunction restraining the exhibition of the filt in breach Thompson, 2nd Wilts. Regt.

come forward and make a state-Bouth against the North our It was explained that the defendants were is charged with fraudulently mis-ment when he knew that a Court Canton correspondent writes to of their copyright. innocent victims of a fraud, and had done everything to minimise applying regimental funds to his of Inquiry was to be held because say that a largely attended meet- was not asked to do so.fing was held at the palace of damage to the plaintiffs through the exhibition of a fraudulent film. own use during the months of he

How the latter was secured was narrated by the perpetrator to March April and May the sums Lieat. R. A. Denne stated that President Sun Yat-sen on Man- an interviewer. The perpetrator, a young New Yorker, engaged being $19.30, $103 and $4.30. He he banded over the R. A. Cinemas day atwhich the question of camera-operator, who climbed to the water-tower outside the stadium alternatively charged with, to accounts to accused in December, attack n the North was discuss- on the eve of the fight, drilled a hole in an iron tank on the top of the the prejudice of good order and 1930. The procedure as to the fed. The Iden was supported by tower, letting out the water, and another hole in which a telescopic military discipline, disobeying the N.C.O. bringing the chits was all the Ministers.

The Secretariat has been order as regards the German Note to France, it is authoritatively lens was fixed. On the termination of the Egot the New Yorker lawful command of his sup rior that he sometimes came to the explained in Londen, that (lermany is entitled under the Treaty of lifted the lid of the tank and found that the operator, who had been officer, in that he did not bank office and sometimes to witness'sed to draft a mandate to be issued Versailles to refuse the French request for transport of troops, but fourteen

and it was decided to telegraph the is willing to submit what she considers a breach of the treaty to the the picture, with the exception of the last round, & copy of which the money which he received room. The N.C.O. was Lance Cpl when the proper time comes and

weekly, although ordered to do so Harves. On these chits three Power, collectively.

the New Yorker obtained by bribing an operator at a private show by Major A. W. Timmis. He is cash being brought to him, authorities of Szseburn, Yungan Conciliatory British Reply to France.

of the official film. The New Yorker then sailed in a fast boat to also charged with making false witness counted the money in the and Hunam asking them to pro London, where he sold the prints, selling them also throughout the entries in the cash book.

presence of the N.C.O. and check.ceed with mobilisation.

It is said that President San Continent. They were actually being exhibited in London when

The Court again consisted of edit with the chit He could tot the plaionis manager arrived with the official pictures.

Lieut. Col. Clementi-Smith, 22nd remember whether he barded the Yat-sen will personaly conduct Panjabis (President), Major H. chit back to the N.CO. or destroy an army by way of Shin Kwa M. Edwards, D.S.O., RE, Majored it; he did not keep it. When for Huns and Hupeh, this to over to accused. [form the contral line of attack; WC Downing. AGA. Major be handed H. C. Bagnall, D.3.0. RG.A., witness explained.. the procedure, while General Sho Shung-chi will and Cap. Lestie Smith, 22nd but he could not remeraber proceed by way of Kwai Lim on whether he said anything the left and General Chan King- Punjabis Major, O.L. Hickling.

Advocate and the prosecution was

London, July 28 The Cabinet, as a meating attended by the Dominion Premiers, formolat- & Note to France which, it is understood, emphasises thei 'Becessity of joint Anglo-French action in Upper Silesia.

Instead of independent ventures, which are apparently favoured in some quarters in France, the Note, couched in conciliatory teras, hopes to smooth the difficulties. although a conference on August 4 is at present regarded as impassible in consequence of meat French action.

London. July 28.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE DISCUSSES NAVAL PLANS. Separate Colonial Fleets, with Co-operation and Co-ordination The Imperial Conference discussions are reaching a state of finality. It is understood that the policy laid down in 1937, that each Domition will provide its own Navy and protect its own bases has been reaffirmed. The Conference gave attention to the growing im- portance of oil fuel, and is now considering the provision of oil stor age at all important naval bases.

bours

inside, bad

fainted. but

had secured

DEATH OF MR. BURDETT-COUTTS, M.P.

Widower of Wealthy Peeress.

London. July 28. The death is announced of Mr. Willian Lehman Ashmead-P.S.O. KG.A, acted as Judge about the chits. When witness ming will be in charge of the

the running

accounts forces on the right he showed them to Pla.

Bartlett Burdett Coutts.

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of seats sold and the amount

(Mr. Burdett-Coutts was the widower of the late Baroness/conducted by Capt. A.H. Bleck![Whittaker about once a month. Burdet-Coutts (one of the then rare peeresses in their own right), 2nd Wilts, Regt. whom he married in 1891, assuming his wife's name. The deceased Mr. G.G.N. Tintop, pleads not was no real check on the number Accused. who is defended by Examined by the Court there gentleman, who had been the Conservative M.P. for Westminster since 1885, was born in the USA. in 1551, his father being Mr. guilty to all charges. Ellis Bartlett, of Plymontb. New England. His grandparents on both sides were British. Mr. Burdett-outts took an extensive part in public work, also assisting in the carrying out of the philanthropic plans of his wife, one of the wealthiest women in the Gnited Kingdom.

THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE.

Washington Quite Satisfied with Japanese Reply.

Washington, July 28.

was

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COOL WORK!

Cross-examined by Capt. banded in. Occasionally he would) Leisurely Robbers.

Lieut. A. L. G. McDonald saidi A gang of robbers who visited Bleckly, accused said he did not count the seats himself. keep the chits because be carried on on the same principles as his about May 10th he was warned the Taing I Island on the night predecessor. He did not take by Major Timmis to take over of the 26th instant, proceeded in any steps to ascertain that the the R A. Cinema accounts. Wit a cool manner about their work. In consequence of the realisation that raids on the mercantile!

money bacded to him by thene s took this rather as a warning On that night the robbers, four in marine are likely to bulk more largely in war time operations in the

Lance-Corporal

than as a definite order. On the number, entered a matabed in the future, it is urged that the Dominions should be prepared to under-

because be did

con- same day he saw Lient. Thompson pineapple plantation, their first act take the local control of communications and to protect coastal trade

sider it his duty, to do so.

He and it was arranged, by accused, being to seize hold of the leg of a where possible with light cruisers and submarines, while the Domin-j

admitted that once the chits he thought, that he should hand watchman who had taken refuge ions will train their own personnel Importance is also believed to

were destroyed he had no further over at the end of the month as it under a bed as soon as the bark- be attached by the Conference to Imperial co-ordination of the con-i

check at all Lieut. Farmer was was more convenient. The fol.ing of the watchdog had inform voy system, the Dominions encouraging the construction of mer-j

Official circles are entirely satisfied with Japan's ply sent often pra-ent when Lee-Collowing day, witness told Majored him of the robbers' presence. Kex: the robbers seized hold of chantmen readily convertible into weapons of defence and offence.

Timis what had been arranged. As far as is ascertainable the Conference, after accepting the printhe Pacific conference. The way is now elsar for the preliminary Realff banded, over the money-ile then gave witness a definitoja folt and in like TERBUOT

Details of pro-He admitted that he made an

bound, gagged and secured him ciple of separate Navies, will devote its energies towards mutual co-gotiations respecting time and place of meeting.

peration and co-ordination with a view to maintaining vital sea dare and comprehensive consideration of the agenda before the entry of $1870 in his cash book order to take over at once, and he to the staypole of the structure

in respect of Feb. 11th when it took over on the same day.

Lieat. G. Pritchard said on Then, at leisure, the roauranders communications in war time and building up Navies, strong enough delegations assemble is regarded as assured.

American officials consider that Japanese opinion respecting should have been $23. He was

that subjects not for discussion, cabled earlier. is not a copdition of aware

credit balance two occasions early in May, the proceeded to ransack the dwelling Japanese acceptance, but a forecast of the Japanese attitude when could be carried forward, bat first about three days after and collected together a useful,

D"

arrived Company

though not very valuable, loot agenda negotiations begin.

in the

of the $4.30 it Case

Арыст Barracks and representing 60 catties of rice, was an oversight. When witness Morat went to camp he took the $1.30 the second abou: four or five three baskets of pineapples, and various other persons! property. out of his cash box for safety days later, witness, at the request with these articles the host by Witness explained that the delay of accused asked Lance Cp which the robbers came was duly Realff for the cinema takings. loaded, and after five bours bad with regard to Feb. 2! WAS

in combat likely enemies,

IMPERIAL AIR COMMUNICATIONS.

Conference 13

Outline of Plans.

NEW YORK BUSINESS MAN'S AFFAIRS.

Protective Steps "Merely Personal.”

New York. July 28.

at

Un one handed the

Island, the robbers made their

London, July 6. While the Pacific questian occupied auch time at the Imperial Conference, rapid progress was made with other subjects like the Constitution question and the naval defence of the Empire. It is

because he intended to keep the They were handed to him tied "Pelapsed since they set foot on the hoped to dispose of the outstanding questions at the week-end. The It is announced that the personal affairs of Mr. Louis Liggett, January and February accounts it a small package.

at present discussing air communications. The head of the United Drug Company and of Liggett's Internasional on one paze but after entering occasion witness report of the special committee thereon has not yet been published. Co., have been placed in the hands of trustees, owing to a decline in slip "K" he decided to balance scket to accused during tin departure after having prepared but it is understood that it discusses several schemes based roughly the market price of the company's common stock and for the purpose the page which consisted of Janu- me and on the other occasion in and partaker of a meal.

his room. Both times witness on the early institution of a permanent service of airships to Egypt, f conserving Mr. Liggett's assets and protecting his creditors. Mr. Ary and half of February. These with experimental fights in the direction of India, Australia, and Liggett has issued a statement emphasising that the situation is were the only accounts witness asked him if it was all correct, South Africa, developing subs-quently permanent regular merely personal, and that it does not in any way affect the financial had ever kept. He preferred and

con-soundness of the (Drag) Company or of the International Co., orto siderable addition to the airship Beer, costing, according to the their respective subsidiaries. newspapers. £ 0,000,000. Reuter believes $0.000.000 nearer the mark. The scheme, if adopred, will involve the establishment at mooring-mast stations. It is suggested that two in Australia and one each in Ceylon and Kenya (South Africa) will suffice.

a

service to those Dominions. The latter will involve

́AUSTRALIANS V. ESSEX.

Fine Effort by Cantab Captain.

London, July 28.

At Southerd. before three thousand spectators, in brilliant weather, the Australiane, on a fast-wicket, completed their innings for 435. Collins carried his score to 119, including a six and 15 fours. Andrews and Gregory acored 59 and 50 respectively. Louden took 7 wickets for 144. Essex, in their second innings, have made 136 For 4 Hubert Ashton 66 not out).

County Cricket.

Hampshire won by an innings and 83 runs. Yorkshire won by: an innings and 397 runs.

"AFTER THE WAR.“

Date of Official Termination.

London, July 28.

In the House of Commons, asked whether be was able to announce the approximate date of the official termination of the war, Mr. Lloyd George replied September 1 next, except as regards Turkey.

NEW TELEGRAPH SYSTEM.

Great Northern Company Gets Concession.

Christianie, July 28. It is reported that the Soviet Government bas granted the Great Northern Telegraph Company a concession to work a telegraph aratem between Raseia, Denmark, Japan and Chius, whereby the Company must establish slations at Moscow and Petrograd,

QUEEN OF HOLLAND GOES ON HOLIDAY.

The Hague, July 28. Now that the Cabinet crisis has been settled Queen Wilhelmina, accompanied by Princess Julians, sails on August 3, aboard the steamer Merope on s visit to the Norwegian Fjords.

DUTCH SHIPPING BILL.

The Hague, July 28.

The Dutch South African Shipping Subsidy Bill has passed the first Chamber by 19 votes 13.

FRANCE'S ATTITUDE SIMPLY PRECAUTIONARY.

President's Declaration at International Regatta.

Paris, July 26 (delayed).

room

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The Sincere Company have s

Watsons advertise that they

accused replied that it] keep the $400 in bias. In January or February to 8278 the incon-witness went to Murray Barracks venience of banking weekly and found in the open cupboard Witness did not wish to haud some money in the chalk bor over the accounts when told to Witness sent for Lance Cpl. by Major Timmis because he was Harvey and asked him what it big Sammer Sale oa.-Page 3. in the middle of running the was and he replied that it was accounts. If he had handed over the cinema takings, Lance Cpl.ve jost received a Consignment As guest of the city of Havre and of the French Maritime and on May 10 he would have had Harvey was at that time cashier of tollet accessories from Moruy

Freres of Paris.-Page 6. Colonial League, M. Millerand attended the International Regatta over $100 in bis cash box, but he of the cinema.

One Lot of Crown Land at The Prosecutor objected to thel He reviewed the French Channel Squadron and Allied warships would not bave banded it over; be

evidence regarding the statement Shamscipo will be put up for anchored in the roadstead. the British cruiser Dauntless and the would have banked it. American battleship Pittsborg being expecially conspicuous.

In reply to Mr. Tinson, witness alleged to hare been made by Public Auction at the P. W. D. Millerand said that France had to fight and pay dearly for peace. asked for a receipt he would have was not being called,

Speaking at the dinner of the Chamber of Commerce, M. said if Lance Cpl. Realff had Lance Cpl. Harvey as this N.C.O. on Tuesday.-Page 4.

Lane Crawfords have a Clear- anceSale commencing to-morrow. Now she means to keep it and to provide in every way against any given him over; the Lance-

The oojection was recorded. surprise; otherwise France has no ambition. "French Imperialism" Corporal never asked.

Major Timmis, re-called at the-Page 3.

Powells are baving a Cash he stated, is a meaningless expression--Haras.

Auswering the Court. accused request of Mr. Tinson, was asked

Tuesday.- said he had bad 3 years' com-when he first knew of the exis Sale commencing

Page 7. 'nce of Pte. Whittaker's book. missioned service. He did not realise the necessity of proving Witness replied that it was be Loked bim how the receipts as well as his ex-when

got his estimate penses. The cash book, as far 20

A telephone operator is 7B- wirness was aware had never the taking-about May 13t

quired for a local Bank.—Page 4. The stockholders of the Banque Industrielle de Chine held a been audited. Lance Cpl. Restf This concluded the evidence.

A combined meeting of the general meeting to-day with M. Andrew Berthelot as chairman, lied when he said that the

Mr. Tinson, addressing the

Engineers' and Officers' Guilds supported by by Weng Taengise, representing the Chinese Govern-&mounts handed in were more Court for the defeuce, said with ment, and Count De Ferol, representing a Peking syndicate.

than those recorded. Witne regard to the first three charges will be held to-morrow. Page 4.. Two wireless operators cap Resolutions were passed approving the accounts, also the did not keep his private and it was obvious that the ous was have immediate engagement. Board's application to the Court for a transactional settlement of its public money in the same box. in the prosecution and they must) liabilities. The situation is now quite hopeful, bardly any doubt! The Court-Did you owe any prove up to the bilt the intention Page 4.

odefrand. That was the basis of World Theatre, The Cors Wi- At the 9.15 performance at the subsisting as to the bank's ability to weather out the crisis and money or were you bard up on resume business soon. The Chinese Government's sensible, far-any occasion-I have never the charge. Now, Major Timmis, in seeinz standpoint in the affair is most favourably commented upon. been hard up.

His evidence, stated that when helistas Company will give no of programED KOO Lient, H. J. Farmer asid bezave the order of warning for while the film feature will be

entire change -Hacas.

had been living in the same iccused to hand over the casu,The Woman and the Law" in roos accused since las Lieut. Thompson seemed uncom BANK OF FRANCE DISCOUNT RATE.

February. He had on numerous fortable and did not attempt to 7 parts-Page 4. - Paris, Joly 28.

it. That was occasions been present when explain The Bank of France has reduced ita discount rate to 5% per Lance Cpl. Realit brought the evidence at all. If accused. had cent

пр bis mind to cinema takings. When te bad made. This makes the rate the same as that announced last week by been present accused had always fefraud the Company, would be the Bank of England.]

THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

To "Resume Business Soon ”.

Paris, July 26 (delayed).

'TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Another Mutiny Breaks Out..

Shanghai, July 29.

The

It is reported that a rutiny broke out at Changsha, in Hanam Wednesday against the action of Tuchun, Chao Hang-tek. city has been plundered.

Other Barly and Special Telegrams on Page 2.)

of

no

checked the amount banded over have started in Febronry and with the figures on the chita innade false entries in his book for the presence of Lance Cpl Realff the 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, and 28th Witness had never heard say and then have left a whole month question on the part of Lieut. before he tampered with the books Tinson submitted Thompson or the Lance Corporal scain. Mr. with regard to the accuracy of that Pte. Whittaker's book as the accountë. Acensed, after vidence was absolutely worth- checking the takings, placed them less.

The case is proceeding as we in his cash box with the chit. Witness had on occasions been in go to press. A fall report will the room

when accused was appear to-morrow.

All the Fire and Marine In- arance Offices will close on Monday--Pago 4.

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 2a. 941.

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer: 29.87. Tem- perature:-83. Humidity-84

Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day, 7,06.

p.1.