1921-10-04 — Page 1

WORTHINGTO

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

# 12

弍拜雅 號四月十英港香

TUESDAY,

THE INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM.

Highly Important Scheme in Contemplation.

Renter's Service. )

London, October 3. The experts who proceeded to Gairloch as stated in a message of the 23th ult to discuss the unemployment problem and the industrial situation with Mr. Lloyd George spent a busy week-end. though their deliberations led to no concrete decisions, the Premier The intimating that he must first consult oiber groups in London. experts are most reticent, but it is gathered that they favour a big, highly important, and concrete scheme, concerning which they are most hopeful-

The previous message stated: The Premier has invited the financial secretary to the Tressary to arrange for a number of financial experts and commercial representatives to travel to Gairloch 10 discuss the Government's proposals for a trade revival. The Board of Trade favours an extension of the scheme for export credits, while land reclamation and road development will be con.) sidered. I

The New Mode in Oratory.

Later.

The Premier has now arranged to deliver a half-hour address on unemployment on the 4th inst. at Inverness when en route, to Lon- doa, at which, in order to save his voice, only pressmen will be present.

SOUTH WALES COAL DISPUTE.

Owners Accept Arbitration.

London, October 3.

A meeting of Santh Wales coatowners at Cardiff decided to accept the invitation of the Mines Department to refer the subsidy dispute cabled on the 27th alt. to arbitration.

OCTOBER 4, 1921. ̇日四月九

MOPLAH OUTBREAK STILL SERIOUS.

Rebels Supplied with Food at Night by Women

Reuter's Sercice. }

Callcut. October. 3.

The situation in Eastern Ernad is still serious. The rebel leader, Chembrasserie Thangal, is reported to have declared martial law and that he will kill every Hindu refusing to join Islam. The rebels complain that the Hindus are helping the torquent Thousands of refugees have arrived at Manjeri, where they are accommodated in shops. They tell terrible stories of barbarity. For example, Chembrasserie flayed alive a man accused of supplying the military with milk. The rebels are sheltering behind the hills, whence they descend at night to the villages, where Moplah women supply them with food and beat drums when the military approach.

L. o N. BUDGET.

Slight Reduction on Last Year.

Geneva, October 4. The Assembly of the League of Nations unanimously passed the 1922 Budgǝt totalling fr. 21,000,000, showing a reduction on last year's of fr. 392,000.

China Subscribes to Permanent Court of Justice. Dr. Wellington oo notified the Assembly of China's ratification of the protocol of the Permanent Court of Justice and her intention to recognise the Court's jurisdiction as binding, subject to re- ciprocity. for five years.

SWEDISH GENERAL ELECTION.

The Left" Gains.

Copenhagen, October 3.

The Swedish General Election has resulted in the return of 33 [The previous message said: A serious position has arisen in the South Wales coalfield owing to a misinterpretation of the settle-Social Democrate, with a gain of 18 seats: 62 Conservatives, a los ment of the last coal strike. the Mines Department requiring the of nine Seats: 51 Liberals, a loss of seven; 21 Agrarians a loss of eight: 6 Left Socialist-, a gain of one; and 7 Communists, a gain of owners to contribute a farther 10s, per ton. amounting to £230,000, Towards wages. The owners expected to sum the be provided from five. 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 aggravated.

A subsequent message, said: A deputation of South Wales coalowners discussed the misunderstanding with the Mines Depart ment, after which the latter made a statement adhering to their interpretation of the settlement, but intimating the Government's willingness to refer the question to the Chairman of the National Coal Board for decision.

CHRISTENDOM AND THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

Primate's Appeal for Day of Prayer.

London, October 3. President of the World The Archbishop of Canterbury, as Alliance for Promoting International Friendship through the Churches, bas sent a letter to the Presidents of the National Councils in the United States, European countries. Japan, and Turkey ap pealing to all Christian churches to set apart November 6 as a day of prayer for the divine blessing on the Washington Conference.

Allied Debt Not Subject for Discusion.

Washington, October 4.

It is authoritatively stated that the United States Government considers that the Allied debt is not properly a question for dis- cussion at the disarmament conference.

BOLSHEVISTS AND MOSLEMS IN CONFLICT.

Report of "Red" Offer to Negotiate.

London, October 3.

According to the Azerbaijan Information Bureau in London, thousands of casualties occurred in a fierce battle between Bolshevist troops and Moslems at Bauku. It appears that Azerbaijan insurgents horated the national flag inscribed "Independence or Death." Bolshevist warships in the Caspian thereupon fired on the town,

hrnce, after a stubborn fig: ting, the Tastars retired. jan "Red" regiment joined the insurgents. It is reported that the

Bolshevists have offered to negotiate.

IRON AND STEEL TRADE WAGES.

Further Substantial Reduction.

An Azerbai.

OPENING OF LYONS FAIR.

Testimony to French Industrial Recuperation.

MOTOR CYCLIST FINED.

Driving Whilst Seated în Side Car.

SINGLE COPY: 10 ETI $36. PER ANNUM.

THE MACAO AFFAIR.

The Latest Situation.

CANTON

It is officially reported, says our correspondent, that Longchow

Our special correspondent at was captured on the 30th ult, and Io Mr. R. E Liodsell's Couff Macao writes that conditions that entry was made on Oct. 1st this morning, Mr. R. E. Attwell have returned to the normal by Cantonese troops. The enemy Li Fook-ham, the commander was proceeded against on two again, and that the people who has fled to Yangh summorser, for not having full hurriedly left for Bangkong and of the 6th Division, has decided to

ing. The British gumboat, - the go to Chinshan and direct the e

¡defence personally, in view of the control over his motor cycle and other places to gradually return. for not carrying a licence.

The defendant: I do not admit Tarantula, has left but five fact that the PortuZNISO BIS CON- Chinese gunboats are still tinually making military prepara- Sergeant Alexander said that choring off the other side of the in-one that it was not in full control.

We take the following from the the offence scarred at 11.15 pm. ner harbour. on the 24th September at Nathan and officers are enjoying the Canton and Road. The defendant was driv-selves nightly in the hotels, of Maono without any disturbance ing the cycle from a side car,“

His Worship (to the defendant): whatsoever. How could you have full control if you were standing in the side

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The defandant: I was sitting in the side car.

How could you put on the

brake?

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Their commanders

In order to show their deter- [mination in refusing to grant the

On Monday morning the Macso players their demand for Government received an official higher wages, the crockery shopa note from the Portuguese Consul in the city closed their doors and General at Canton saying that went on strike last Saturday, be the Canton Government had shop owners are firm in their banded him a document, making attitude and would rather sacrifice font demands in connection with their business for a while than The defendant explained that the incidents which took place in concede the demands of their am- strike-was made by a meeting of the brake was on the left side of the inner barbour. These four ployees. An attempt to settle the the machine. From where he sat demands are ——

1.-That the Macao Govern-representatives of both sides, bald at the Police Bureau but nothing he could operate the brake and also the born which was on thement should offer an apology.

-That the Macao Govern-Was accomplished at the meeting. left bar of the handle.

meeting will be held to try to Sapposing that a child or ment should punish those who It is understood that another

have the strike bettled. coolie were soddenly to dash in caused the incident. front of the cycle. Do you think

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3-That the delimitation ques-

Next Monday, October 10th. you could apply the brake intion should be sealed, and

4.--That all gambling in Macao will be the Tenth Anniversary of tims2

The defendant replied that he should be suppressed by a certain the birth of the Republic and the people of the city are busily pre- could swerve or reduce his speed time.

It is interesting to note, says paring a fit ng programme to correspondent, that the celebrate this glorious day. sitting as he was in the side car.

Programme Committee has been He was going at a speed of only our seven or eight miles an hour and Portuguese Consul received this formed to prepare for the celebra- slowed up only a couple of yards official Note on Saturday but thation. A Mass Meeting will be from the Sergeant when the its contents had already been held at the East Garden while latter called on him to stop. published in the Canton vernacu

parades, fireworks, receptions and He might say that the practice |lar papers early that morning.

A reply to this Note is now entertainment will be the udar a side car

of the day. Invitations to the af driving from Paris, October 3.

one at home, being considered.

different schools and public The Canton Government has The ninth Lyons Fair was inaugurated by the Mayor, Senators.commen Herriot, assisted by representatives of most of the nations. Thз He was well versed in driving

the inspection of the Magistrate of the Morao Times owing to its attend the meeting and join the Committag President Sun Yer Fair offers a unique display of French goods, testifying to French motor cycle and produced for prohibited the entry into Cantonganizations asking, "them to a manual on motoring from which having contradlejeda Teport parades have been seat by the dan mill-vetlow the tension ad the industry's unremitting efforts towards pre-war prosperity-Haas,

be bad recetred win goldates which arm

pworth Parade Ground. - The Captain Superintendent of papers" Rocat Police (Mr EDC. Wolfa) who was in Court. observed that onthough it was not less dangerous he had seen people driving from

AMERICAN COTTON CROP.

Washington. October 3. An oficial report on the condition of the cotton crop made the 25th alt. indicates a crop of 6.537.000 bales compared with a 1920 final yield of 13,439,000. Stocks are unchanged. 1Other Telegrams em Page 2

IN FEAR OF HIS LIFE

A Garden Road Incident.

The driver of motor car No. 463, was charged this more- ng with exceeding the speed limit.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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(From Our Own Correspondent) CROWN COLONIES

SCHEME

a side car.

Sargeant Alexander said that be had tested the brake and found that with it applied the machine could still be moved.

The defendant replying. said that recently he had taken on new gear for the cycle and did Inc: know that the brake was not He was under fally effective. the impression that with the new materiale, the brake was in gool order and did not discover the Idefect antil the evening in ques- tion. He admitted not carrying a licence.

Singapore, Oct. 3. The defendant pleaded quilty. The London press gives pro Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at whose

minence to the Ceylon Association's His Worship: From the evid- instance the charge was brought,

cesolution regarding the Crown Colence as regards full control. if stated that the car was going onies scheme. The proposer de- your handirake is not sufficient down Garden Road, near theclared that the contemplated crest pull up the bicyle you are not junction with Kennedy Road,tion of a High Commissionership in full control. If in good con- when he first saw it from a chair, WAS ia consequence of retrencb-dition it might have been a good When the defendant passed the

ment depriving prominent Gov-case. As it is, I propose to fine erament supporters of jobs it was 500 $5 on each somnions. considered necessary to provide for

junction the speed was 20 miles, and after that it might have been between 15 and 20 miles

Inspector Garrod sail that the speed limit between the pumping station and the junction with Kennedy Koad was 13į

miles.

that Below

junction towards Queen's Road it was 10 milia.

them

F.M.S. FOOTBALL.

Singapore. Oct. #. In the Malaya football cup fost Singapore beat Selangor by two In evidence. Mr. Hamilton saiduals to one at Kuala Lumpur.. that the incident occurred at a little before eight o'clock on the evening of the 21st September. i

ESCAPED PRISONERS.. Under the sliding scale adopted by the Board of Conciliation He was proceeding up the roark |.

Shangbai, Oct. 9. Arbitration in the manufactured iron and steel trade of the North of in a chair and when near the

The Civil Authorities have agreed England, wages will be reduced by 25 percent. immediately, making Kennedy Road junction he saw i total reductions since January of 1324 per cent. The present wage-the car coming round by the to hand over Nurman and Müncie

pumping station. He noticed scale. is 971 per cent. above the pre-war.

that it was going very fast.

London, October 3,

UNPROPITIOUS EXPERIENCE FOR ANTARCTIC

HERO.

The Quest" in Trouble off Portugal.

Lisbon. October 3.

Sir Ernest Shackleton's Tessel, the Quest, is in difficulties of - Cape Rosa owing to a strong wind, and is unable to hold her own. She has asked for help, and a tug has been despatched from Liston..

THE IRISH CONFERENCE.

Ulster Has Not Received Invitation.

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London, October 3.

Sir James Craig, the Ulster Premier, states that he bus not received an invitation to the Irish peace conference of the 11th

inst.

VICKERS-VIMY CRASHES IN KENT.

London, October 3.

A large Vickers Vimy seroplane crashed and burst into flames at Manston aerodrome, Kent. An officer and four mechanics were Filfed:

He estimated that the speed up to this point was 20 miles an hour. He would not say more than that. He took the defend- ant's number as the car passed. him going down the incline, at a reduced speed of between 15 and 20 miles an bour,

was not aware that my number was being

I The defendant;

taken.

The-Magistrate: Most prob-

ably not.

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Inspector Garod: I warned bim immediately after he was reported.

The defendant: I spanded my born. I was going down on Becond gear and could not have. been exceeding 20 miles.

- Mr. Hamlin said be was satisfied that the car was going over 20 miles an hour. "I should like (osay that I do not bring this prosecution for malice. I go up that road ahost even night of

to the Americh Army Authorities to-morrow.

TYPHOON WARNING.

V. R. C. COOLIE SENTENCED.

Hard Labour for Theft.

The opening of new roads is

the barbour incident was to the effect that the Portuguese police had encroached on Taiwan and responsible for the rapid increase had put up numbers on the houses in the number of richas and it is and that the "intercourse Com-estimated that there are at pre- missioner " Li Kam-lun had seat more than 3,000 such vehicles hile the number of pullers called upon the Governor of Macao several times in regard to placed as nearly 6,000. The in- the matter but that nothing badtroduction of motorbases, bas however greatly decreased the been done. It is hard to under- business of the ricshs coolies. stand where the Canton papers obtained such information, be-Previously, a puller could at least cause there is no such place as earn $1.00 a day after deduct- Faizan near Macao and Li hasing the daily routal for the vehicle which was 60 cents. At present, never called upon the Governor

From 40 on such a matter. The Macao ricsha coolie very seldom earns Tince deofed the whole report, more than a dollar. and the Canton authorities have cents to 60 cents is about the into most a coolie can earn. It is.re- ported that these cooliesTM are now probibited its entry Cantos.

planning to crganiza union to

for

of the reduction fight

charges the

riesha of companies whose business is to rent ricebas to the pullers at from 60 to 80 cents a day.

CHINESE IN JAVA.

Big Remittances of Money'

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

A Tumour has been current in the Colony that on account of fresh legislation in regard to the The Dairy Farm issue a new imposition of an income tax in Cheese Price List-Page 7. the Dutch East Indies, Chinese The Society of St. George have merchants in those Islands are decided to organise a smoking making heavy remittances to concert on Armistice Day-Page Hongkong to evade the new 4.

measure.

A General Meeting of the On enquiries, we were told by a Hongkong Automobile Associa- The coolie ero ployed at the local banker that remittances tion will be held on October 25→

to V.R.C, who was charged with the have amounted

between Page 4. theft of a silver cigarette case tree and four million guilders A Polo Gymkbaux will be held though on the Polo Ground on October belonging to Mr. tf. A. Castro, within recent weeks WEL this

morning sentenced whether these are all due to the 12-Page 4.

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berd labour above cause is uncertain in view A practice game of the Hong- the of another report that money is kong Football Club will take place charge. The ease had been re- being sent from dava for the on the Club Ground to-morrow at

Vivian Martin

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mauded to enable the defenduat purpose of establishing a new 5.15 p.m.-Page 4. to substantiate his statement that Chinese bank bere to assist the be had spoken to other servants Jave sugar and other products"Little Miss Optimist" at the employed at the Victoria Recrea- business. The latter reason is World Theatre to-night-Page 4. tion Club, in regard to bis "dis more probable, as enquiries with The Corcoet is screening Rose- covery" of the case.

another quarter have established mary Theby in Rio Grande ". Various witnesses were pro- the fact that beavy remittances Page 12. The telegram quoted below was duced by the coolie at the Court are being sent to Java against received by the American Con- this morning but they denied hav-large shipments of suger. sulate General, from the Manils ing been spoken to on the matter, Mr. R. C. Witchell the Hon. observatory at 10.15 am. Oct. 4.

Typhoon in about 140 deg.ecretary of the club, said that Long E 14 deg. Lat, N. moving on the morning in question, on

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my life and I am positively in fear, of my life nowadays”

The defendant suggested that the noise the engines made in going on second gear might have frightened the withem.

A fine of $15 was imposed,

Lammert's will sell Japanese Carios on October 2--Page 4.

Powell's have now to hand a fresh stock of Hosiery-Page 7. Quaker's Oats are advertised op Page 7.

To-Day's Exchange. The closing TE'S SË IN-

The Weather.

VATICAN DIPLOMAT FUE PARIS. sccount of the toss of a string of pearls belonging to a lady con- After a break of seventeen nected with the Club, he had years, a Papal Nuncio has re given instructions to the servanta furned to Paris in pursuance of to hand into his personal custody the decision meatly reached by on demand to-day was le, 1154d. an article which might be found the FranchGovernment to resume during, the dance held in the official relations with the Vatican, evening, and that it was the 'severed after the separation of defendant's duty to comply with Church-sol State in France *Mgr. Ceretti, the new Nuaefo, is this order.

Sentence was passed as stated, regarded as one of the ablest

diplomats of the Vatican

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2 p.fi. Barometer-29.93. Teme perstate 83. Humidity-32

Lighting-Up Time- Lighting-up time today, 609