1921-09-30 — Page 1

Hongkong Telegraph

五拜畫 號月九英浩律

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 日九廿月八

POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE OUT OF IRISH IMPASSE

DEATH OF CELEBRATED SINOL GUE

Government's Fresh Suggestion for a Conference. (Reuter'a Service, )

London, September 99.. Mr. Lloyd George's reply to Mr. de Valara was despatched this morning.

Government's Fundamental Position Reaffirmed.

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Later. The Government's reply to Mr. de Valers reasserts that the Government's fundamental position is vital to the Empire's existener He invitae Sion Fein to a conference in Londen.

Later. Mr. Lloyd George has replied to Mr. de Valors reiterating the usalesmanes of a future interchange of argumentative communica- tions, and emphasising that the Government's position is unalterable, but invites him to a conferene - in London on October 11, “ Where we can meet your delegates as spokesmen of the people whom you - represent

REMOVAL OF ECONOMIC PENALTIES.

Anglo-French Differences Set Hed.

Landon, September 29.

The raising of the economic sanctions means disappearance of the Eastoma barrier, which for six months has economically divided the occupied districts from the rest of Germany. The difficulties of the removal were explained in cabirs of the 15th and 19th inst.

Anglo-French differences on the subj»ct of the method of check- ing Germany's issue of liosuces in order to prevent discrimination against Allied products was settled a week ago, and Allied and Ost- man experts will now meet to determine how contral of the licences can be carried out by the Inter-Allied Commission.

[The message of the 15th inat stated: On the ground that Germany has not fulfilled her obligations the French Foreign Office announces the continuance of the economic sanctions which the Supreme Council decided should be removed on Sept. 15th, subject to Germany meeting certain obligations.

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A Berlin semi-odicial message of the same date declared that Germany has paid a milliard gold marke and also agreed in principle to the creation of an Inter-Allied organisation with the view to pre- venting unfair discrimination regarding import and export licencas. thus meeting the Allive' demands. The whole trouble in due to the competence of this organisation, which France maintains shoul have full authority to dictats to Germany concerning all licences. whoress Reuter learns authoritively that the London view seems to) be that Germany would gain little from raising the scoctions in the evens of the adoption of the French plan. Conyersations are pro- canding in. London, Paris and Citi nz.

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Dr. Jan de Groot's

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Berlin, September 29

CHINESE NEWS.

From Many Sources.

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COMPANY MEETING, STE

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• Our Canton correspondent ~The depressed state of the The death is announced of Dr. Jan de Beech. Professor of high gold erehange and the fall expregion 10 at the annual in D

reports that owing to the present Eastern charter market was given Chinese Language and History and. Director ofsian Sinological of the premium of Hongkong and meeting of the Douglas College of the University of Berlin, who was born at Schiedam and notes against Canton subsidy Strimp Company held at man steamer Nagu studied Chinese at the University of Leyden. He spent six years in coins many financial speculators | onions of the Company to-day 2V down on the PaciBoo the Far East, including Java, Borneo and China. Formerly Pro- have gous into bankruptcy.. fessor of Chinese at the University of Leyden, the deceased was the

noon. There were present Mr.ship Company'n "295 author of a number of works, including in English book on the ligous system of the Chinese, to which he cupon his reputation as Sinologue.

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King-ming states that as the D.G.. Bernard and A. G. Lang Yong this meetings A telegram from Gen. Chan H.P. White (Chairman); Menara State, wida derivat nation in Kwangsi is not yet (Members of the Consulting Com-| damage was cannoch kän stable, and a Lung Chow(xshton); Mr. J. E Gomes ship and the Japansen *has not been captured, it is unwise (Secretary) and the following unscathed, by contact with

northern shareholders-Hosur H. RB Shipping Board vessel.

ARBUCKLE RELEASED ON BAIL:

Women Shake the Hand of the Smiling Comedian.

San Francisco, September 29. Arbuckle bas been released on bail of $3,000 in respect of the charge of manslaughter.

A dozen women rushed to shake the hand of the smiling comedian, whom his wife accompanied.

AMERICAN AIRMAN'S NEW ALTITUDE, RECORD.

Continues After Oxygen Tank Frozen.

Dayton, D., September 29. Lieut. Macready flew to a world's record height of 40.800 fi, on a Lapeto biplane. Ice formed on the oxygen tank 30,000 ft. but the airman pressed on till the engine cut-out, when be glided down and landed unscathed.

SPEECH.

NEW

L. » N. ADOPTS WHITE SLAVE CONVENTION.

tomobilias for * Remaining. States Urged to Substribe.

expedition at present; but Li Bancock; F. J. Gill, Chun Tong

Passengers and officers on the Fook-lum's force has been ordered and Chun King Tue.

Golden State spoke in loud praž Geneva, September 29. |te migbiliae fifteen battalions for

The Secretary read the notice this morning of the skilful way. The Assembly overwhelmingly adopted the report of the com.that purpose.

conrening the meeting and the in which the master of the Nagano mittes regarding traffic in women and children embodring the text of President Sun Yat-sen is paying on. The report and scoounts current had suddenly swung he Chairman then said: Gentle Maru handled his vessel after the the new Convection. Moving the report, Prof Gilbert Marray great attention to the provinces having bean in your hands for on to the starboard side of their (South Africa) urged that States which havə bitherto withheld their along the Yangtze valley, and a signature should sign the Convention, which would deal a deathblow special envoy has been dispatched some time, I will with your reamel and attribute to him t to the wildest form of criminal exploitation. Britain warmly sup- to make overtures to the various report of the auditors' as read. would have been a very, vericon permission take them and the prevention of what, undoubtedly, ported the report. France favoured shelving the matter for two tachung. months

I regret that we are not able collision. Both vacaels were about A Peking telegram to hand to lay before you a more favour to enter states that the Premier has de-able statement, but our trade bassengers said in explaining the The Narrows-1040 clared that he is only waiting for suffered in common with the accident, and the Golden Stabi a successor, before he will vacate general and universal collapse in was a little ahead of the Japanes office.

bipping businesses; and the ship on that veszeľ's port nidou manders under General Cheng charter market has tended to two ships when the Ragano Owing to the military com-depressed state of the Eastern About fifty yards separated; the cibly, the wholewad of the Minis- competing on the coast with the treacherous tide and was coming. Kwai-ti demanding payment for increase the number of steamers Maru Was caught by the try of Finance have tendered their regular lines; while the sudden rapidly towards the State shipe resignations. The President has and sensations) increase of £5before har plight was noticed, persuaded them to remain.

per ton in the price of liquid The Golden State was. TEST: A Shanghai telegram is to the fuel referred to in the report the Boub bank and oon ke effect that the Yannam troops, responsible for a beavy manoeuvre · har position, WOLF commanded by Li Lit-chuan, kava) addition to the running ex-hitle without endangering. arrived at Hangehow Hunam, penses of from Kweilia, while the troops sitating the

Baiching" paces- bersa){ still further. The from Kiangsi are also marching ber furnaces

re-conversion of on the Husam boundary. Railway of Coal-But for this additional she struck the Golden State

apanese master quickly roRKİN”, for the used control of his Venant (and traffic between Pingaheung and expense, the resuls of the year's a slanting blow, the bow of the. Chuchow is again suspended... working would have made a much Nagano Mant denting slightly

On the request made of Wu better showingHailoong" (aw feet of plating-amidahips Pui-foo three aeroplanes bave has undergone extensive alter level with the main deck. She Co-operation in the Powers' Peare Endeavours.

been despatched from Tientsin tions to her boilers and furnaces was brought off the Golden State Warsaw. September 29. Speaking in Parliament, the new Premier. M. Ponikowski, stal-koope

to assist the attack secbuen during the year,, which have 1o ~ by a amars display of seamanship, that Foland was prompted only by a sincere love of peace and

sulted in a very marked reduction and steamed ahead without doing concord, and that she will co-operate with the Western Powers in trace between the Hupeh and China s still in each an unsettled

It is reported that a seven day in her coal consumption. While serious damage. their pacific endeavours. The Premier aided that the alliance with Szechcen troops bas been agred political condition or until general France, which enjoys the people's unanimous support, is précisely upon, on the advice of the foreign trade improves, it is difficult to directed to that end-Haras.

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regard prospects for the future We take the following from the with soything approaching opti- Canton Times.~~~

mism, but it may interest you to In order to improve financial know that the steamers en- conditions in the more remota gaged on

our regular places of the province, the line

earning their fair is planning to establish branch offering and that there is a prob provincial Bank of Kwangtang proportion of the freight that's offices in the districts of Sunning, ability of an appreciable curtail nutak, Kongmoon, Cheachas, ment of working expenses during officers have been seat by the distribution of profits and the Manazing Director of the Bank transfer of a sum from the Reserv. to made an investigation of the Fopt to cover the cost of special financial conditions in these repairs, that do not rightly cora

REDUCTION IN H. C. L places. These branches will under the beading of ordinary afford excellent banking facilities upkeep will meet with your ap: Great Britain, dropped two per While the cost of living in so badly needed by the local proval, and after the adoption of cent. during August, an increase merchants.

A branch of the the report and accounts has been of 43 per cent. took place in the Bank has been

anccessfully proposed and seconded, I shall | United States, where, however, formal opening of this branch thatshareholders may wish to ask per cent above the pre-war level, organized at Sheklung. The bepleased to answer any questions the present cost of living is 60 will take place this coming 1 propose that the report and wherena in Great Britain the ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TENDERS REGRETS

Saturday.

accounts as presented be adopt increase is 120 per cent. Tie Germans are returning to ed. TO FRANCE.

China and eager to resume busi- Seconded by Mr. H.R.B. Han- Paris, September 29," uess with the Chinese people cock, the motion was carried The Italian Ambassador called on the French Premier to convey One of the oldest and largest Garunanimously. the Italian Government's regret at the incident which attended man firms, the Carlowitz & Com- the recent visit of the French mission to Venice, when a handful of papy is now in full swing again. rowdies booted the mission. M. Briand answered that a paltry This firm has been in business in incident can in no way interfere with the cordial relations between Chins for more than 7J'years so France and Italy.—Haras..

has tho confidence of the Ch nese business men. It is reported that of the Consulting Commitee for Page 4 all the machinery of the present the ensuing your, Carried. *tensi, the Mint and Cement.

The message of the 19th inst-It is authoritatively stated, and there seems every reason to believe, that the German Government intends loyally to accept the decision of the Supreme Council to establish the inter-Allied organisation mentioned on the 16th insted It is at present undecided whether the organisation is merely to watch the issue of licences and to report any unfair discrimination towards the Allies, or shall be fully empowered to veto licences. British circles favour the former course. It is hoped that the ques tion will shortly be settled and the economic sanctions removed.]

THE SOUTH WALES COAL DISPUTE.

Government Adheres to Interpretation, but Suggests Arbitration.

London, September 29.

A deputation of South Wales coalowners dis 'ussed the mis understanding mentioned in the cable of the 27 b inet with the Mire- Department, after which the latter made a statement adhering to their interpretation of the settlement, but intimating the "Govern ment's willingness to refer the question to the Cosirman of the National Coal Board for decision.

The previous mereago said: Aserious position has arisen in the South Wales coalfield owing to a misinterpretation of the settle ment of the last coal strike, the Mines Department requiring the, owners to contribute a farther 10s. per ton, amounting to £750,000, towards wages. The owaare expected the sum to be provided from the Government subsidy of £10,000,000, of which £3,000,000, remain. After a hurried meeting at the Cardiff Coal Exchange the owners decided to close a large number of collieries. If the decision is carried out the unemployment situation in South Wales will be seriously aegravated.]

THE GLENOGLE IN COLLISION.

Struck by Holland America Liner.

Antwerp, September 29.

The Holland-America liner Eydam collided in the Scheldt with the British steamer Glenozle, bound for Cuina and Yokohama. Both were badly damaged. Two of the Eydam's crew are reported t› have been killed.

DISRUPTION OF DUTCH COMMUNISTS PARTY.

Leader Joins Extremists.

Rotterdam, September 29,

The Dutch Communist Party has defia t-ly split. The leader. Mynheer Van Leaven, bis severed his connection with the party and juiced the extremist section of the C »mmunists.

THE WORLD'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Capablanca Accepts Challenge.

Rotterdam, September 29. 8nm Cipablanca has accepted the challege of Rubinstein to Vefend his title of world's chees champion

AMBASSADORS' COUNCIL VETOES¡HUNGARIAN

MOBILISATION.

Londoc, September 29.

In view of the report that Hungary proposed to call up a fresh class of the twenty thousand men the Ambassadors Council has informed them that this will not be perm.ed.

US. ARGENTINE LOAN FULLY SUBSCRIBED.

New York, September 29,

The Argentine loan mentioned in the cable of the 27th inst, has been fully subscribed.

The loan is for two-year 7 per cent. bonds to the amount of $50,000,000.J

FRENCH AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO LIVERPOOL, French Press Gratified at Enthusiastic Reception.

Paris, September 29. The papers express satisfaction at the splendid reception giv

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in Liverpool to the French Ambassador to Great Britain, who paid the otton Produce Exchange's business sectiou a protracted visit. Everywhere his Excellency was warmly greeted and acclaimed.-Fetshan and. Boiping. Many the year. I trust the proposed

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AMBASSADORS' COUNCIL FAVOURŠ ALBANIA'S INTEGRITY.

Italy's "Special Interests."

Paris,,September 29. The Ambassador's Council devoted special attention to te Albanian question to-day. It is the belief that the Council expressed themselves in favour of Albania political and territorial integrits bat recognised Itary's special interests-Havan.

PARIS FIRE COSTS F1.80,000,000.

Paris, September 29. The Printemps building has been entirely destroyed. damage is estimated at fr.80 000,000.

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STOWAWAYS.

A Heavier Sentence. Two negroes and seren Filipinos who stowed

Away On the Hawkeye State at Manila an

Tong and seconded by Mr. C00 It was proposed by Mr. Chan

King-Yue that Messrs. D.G.M. Bernard, W.E. Clarke and A. O Lang be zo-lected as Members

TYPHOON WARNING.

The telegram quoted below was received by the American

9.30am. Sep1, 30. Consulate General, Hongkong, from the soils Observatory at

Leng. E. 15 deg. La. N. moving Typhoon in about 128 deg.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Volunteer Orders appear on

To-pight the Coronet Theatre The resolution that Mesara,entertains the Shanghai Swim It has recently sourd the ser- be re-elected as Auditors for the shown at the 230 and 5.15-b Works were supplied by this firm. | A.R. Lowe and C. Bernard Brown | m-re when “Alf'« Batton" will be

vices of a very popular Chinese rosuing year at a remuneration Mabel Norrasud in “ Peck's Bad- engineer, Mr. G. Y. Fong as the r of $500 each per annum was car- Girl" will be scresned-PazIK

Con-

NEW ANTARCTIU VENTURE. Bir Ernest Shackleton's Antarc

Trumpet Island" is the film festure to-night at the Kowloon, Thantre. Paze 12.

The Tecnical: Instituts? opene on Monday uer ACEAL Ladvertise Spence & Cos. "Painfs, and.

salesman. Mr. Fong is not or ly a ried nem coz on being moved by good engineer bot to excellent Mr. H. R. B. Hanco-k, and Jasion between the defendants in business man also through whom seconded by Mr. Chun Tong. Pha present case and some persons, many orders for machinery nave The Chairman: That

The World Theatre is servGIN" connected with the ship.

been received, for the fitm.. clares the business of the meeting to-night a hieʻpicture entilled The inspector replied that that was hardly so, since in a spacious Fxecutive Council was held in for your stendance. Dividend

A meeting of the Municipal ting gentlemen, so I thank yon 8" Symbol of 8.crifice.”—Page acer like the Hawkeye Brate the Municipal Building on the warrants are now ready and may cases of Fanor Silk on Monday Lamork's will sell by Auction it was conceivable that the men 27th, to discuss what steps should be bad on application. were discovered on the trip to could make their presence less taken toward the Tramway Hoazhong were this morning noticeable by mixing up with the Company regarding the motorbus

next-Paze 4... charged before the Magistrate, steerage passengers,

Faccident in Man Fuk Maloo, Mr. Mr. G. N. Orme, at the instance

His Worship asked if it were Finance Bure it, declared at the Li Bzstan, Camålssioner of the of the Admiral Line, Agents for the liner.

not & more satisfactory arrange meeting that since the Tramway tie expedition sailed from L non nistes.—Page 3. The defendants pleaded guilty.ment from the point of view of company employs such reckless on the 17th inst. aboard the Quest In-pector Spear who pro

the steamship companies to send secuted, sai that he had been back the stowaways to their port he responsible for the accident. riverside and gave the adventur- and unuuslified drivers, it should Large crowds thronged the instructed by the Consul General

of embarkation to be dealt with Commissioner Li proposed that are an ovation. American to ask the by the authorities there. The besides imposing severe, panish- Magistrata to make the case an publicity, immediac-ly thus secur exemplary Due in view of ed would be very active as a Company should be ordered to ment on the driver, the Tramway the frequency of these offences deterrent for would be offenders suspend business for 3 wertain ran on the different malons of the and the heavy expenses entailed

The inspecter agreed bat added period of time. The proposal was city for one was on shipping companies in having that this memore had not been unsaimously approved at the the orie to provide a passage return for asked for in the present esse meeting and an order is expect that the stowaways.

Sentence of six weeks hard adobe His Worship suggested that labour was passed on each of the Tramway Comp there might have been some edi- defendante, agu

from the date

It is reported tay residents of the citi