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PARLIAMENT AGAIN DISCUSSES MUI TSAL

Colonial Under-Secretary On Local Public Opinion.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1921.

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

British Party Starts.

(Reuter's Service. ).

London. November 24 Mr. Balfour. Lord Cavan, Air-Marshal Higgins, Sir Mau ca Hankey, and Sir John Jordan have departed from London to Liverpool en route to the Washington Conference. A large gathering witnessed the departure, including the American and Japanese Ambassadors.

London, November 2. The subject of the Mui Tsui was again raised in the House of Commons at question time by Mr. T. J. Beonett, who asked whether there was any limitation except criminal law to the right of purchasers of girls to demand any service they please. to punish them at will, or to treat them as concubines. The Hon. E. F.

Mr. Balfour, addressing the Pressmen, earnestly and confidently He said he would remain Wood (Colonial Under-Secretary.) replying, said that undoubtedly in Hongkong as elsewhere the force of public opinion was a power-hoped for the success of the Conference. ful adjunct to the criminal law in restraining illirestment of adop?; throughout the Conference, health permitting. ed children. He understood that by Chinese custom a girl could only be made a concubine with the consent of the man's wife, the girl herself, and her parents.

Col. Wedgwood asked if the custom was not illegal in China itself, and whether it was only legal in British Colonies and mounted to slavery. Mr. Wood said that he and his predecessor continually repudiated the use of the term "slavery" in connection with the custom, but despaired of ever getting Gol, Wedgwood to discontinue the term He believed a Chinese law was passet traking the custom, The Chinese, however. illegal tade, of British settlements. -anctioned the principle of adopt on of a stem of hire to the age of twenty five on a preliminary payment of a lump sum.

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO CO.

Indignant Repudiation of Century Magazine” Article

London. November At the tweeting of the Enti-h North Bornei Co. - Earlier ('able) the Chairman. Sir West Belgeway explained that the decimat to reduce the dividend from-tive to three per cent in the face of the record profit was due to the fact that trade depression, especially the Fabbet ensis, would mean a considerable drop in the Company's revenue during the warrent year, while the Company had tinai.cinils ta assist the rubber companies in its territory. Sir West Ridgeway welcomed the Government Rether Cominster as a sign that the fraternment resend that a collapse or partial collapse of the rubler industry would gravely jeopardise que financial position of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States.

continue the attacks.

Parliamentary Debate To-morrow.

London, November 2.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain, announcing the business programme for the remainder of the week, hoped to take the discussion on the Washington Conference on Friday.

Terms of the Debate.

Later.

fiding in the discretion of the Commons in the conduct of the dis cussion so as not to prejudice the success of the ionference, agreed to a debate. Lord Winterton asked whether the reaslation on which the discussion would be based would be so worded 4 to enable the whole question of the Anglo Japanese alliance to be raised.

Mr Chamberlain did not think the resolution submitted by the He himself deprecated such Labour Party covered that question. discussion as contrary to public interest.

FINANCIAL HORIZON CLEAR. Declares Former Chancellor of the Exchequer.

New York. November 2. Chancellor & the Exchequer Mr. McKenna. (formerly who has been visiting the US) has issued a statement declan that the financial horizon seems clear. Though it is probable tha: considerable time will elapse before normal conditions are restored. he believed the corner had been turned.

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BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE.

Important Letter from British Minister.

SPECIAL CAREE FROM SHANGHAI.

Certain-teed

Roote

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of aspirationS natural Japanese. He ventured only to say that their Association. stood for equality of opportunity, the open door and the cause of peace

ANGERSEN, PEVER AAPAN

AMERICAN TRADE MISSION.

and good, government in that] (From Our Own Correspondent,

country.

CHINA'S FINANCIAL

CRISIS

**These meet-

Shanghai, November.

The Saa Francisco

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SHANGHAI RACES

ÖLD POST OFFICE.

New Owner's Plans.

So time is to be wasted in

erection of a

associates.

Mr. McKenna found considerable interest taken in the question Referring to attacks by the Anti-Slavery Societe, Sir West Hidgeway said that the Company did not desire to continue of international Government debis. Speaking from the British controversy, especially as it understood the sɔevers did not intend to viewpoint, Mr. McKenna was of the opinion that Britain would act

The Company would be glad of their co-

wisely, in having Hegard only to her industrial and economic position. operation in the improvement of the lot of the comparatively wilde ware to receber dasta olle ta ner dir. Meher concluded pieze-goods merchants meeting the position are neces-having as many as wine stories, tribes of the interior, and had recently acquired territory on the that peace in industry was the prime need of the world, chich looked

Ito the United States to lead the way.

Mr. McKenna's Return.

Patch border.

Dealing with the recent attack in the datang Moorstue, Stj

The writer West Ridgeway reiterated that it was a tissue of lies. was apparently an agent of a rinera firm and only spent one day in The Directors had telegraphed to the the territory, at Sandakan.

The question of further Cendrag Magotine indignantly protesting. steps would be considered. There need be no fear in regard to the honesty and efficiency of the administration.

He paid a WAY! tribute to the single-mintedness, sympathy, and devotion of the North Borneo Civil ServICH,

CHINESE SCHOOLS IN THE STRAITS.

Parliament Supports Registration Ordinance.

London. November 2.

Mr. McKenna has departed for England.

CHINA'S DEFAULT TO U.S. BANKERS. Representations to Peking.

Later.

Washington, November 4. It is authoritatively stated that the attention of the Chinese frovernment has been called through the American Minister Peking, to its failure to pay the principal and half-yearly interes; in expect of the loan of $5,500,000 made it by American bankers.

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A letter was read from Sir Mission will proceed Bielby Alston expressing disap-so Hongkon pa

to giving a dinner in their könnur pointment at bis inability attend, giving sa his resson histo-night.

work in connection (Fres Our Own Correspondent.) extra

with securing facts in connection November 3rd., 1971.

with the Washington Conference. At the opening of the conference Sir Bielby regretted the absence of the British Chambers of Com-of delegates from Hongkong and merce in China and Hongkong hoped that on the occasion of the Mr. E F. Mackay (Chairman of next conference the condition of From Our Own, Currespondent) in his addreas of welcome regrettof his attendance.

Shanghai, November 3. The delegates to the Conference ed the inability of Sir Bielbrings illustrate the solidarity and the Shanghai British Chamber) affairs at Peking would admit Alston and Admiral Sir Alexander wide scope of British commercial of British Chambers of Commerce He interests in China, and also the are taking an interest in the Duff to attend the meeting. Mr. Chamberlain said he had expressed doubt yesterday as to welcomed Rear Admiral G. close co-operation existing bemorning training gallons in cos whether discussion was desirable, but had since consulted bdr. Lloyd Barrett, Rear Admiral Machach-tween the British authorities and action with the for heating George and Lord Curzor. All were so completely agreed their aa, His Honour Judge Skinner the mercantile community. They races. lnvincible King, the Leger

His Honour Pater

He re affecting the prosperity of China Grain, Sir Everanti Fraser and realise that in all the larger issues Sir William Brunyste.

are to all intents and purposes gretted that there was no dele-British and Chinese interests pressed the belief that Hongkong identical. Most of the matters gation from Hongkong but ex-

for discussed at these conferences also. believed that might equally well be brought up was with them in spirit. ther the Conference was really valu-at the Chinese Chamber of Com- able to British interests in the Farmerce in Shanghai. In this con- East. He lauded the attitude nection I note that at a recent of the British Legation. Mr. meeting of the Chinese Chamber completing the details of the Mackay, in rehearsing the result of Commerce at Shangbai a signi- scheme for the brought about by last year's conficant token was the active inter-palatial skycraper on that part of ference. cited the Mist Loan asest the influential merchant class the Old Post Office site, fronting well as the possibilite of the prec was begining to take in their Queen's Road and Pedder Street tion shortly of a Mint in Shanghi country's affairs. The Chinese recently purchased by Mr. R.H in regard! 20 Trade inmediate effect upon the stabi- According to Information given the designs are now He said: We are further rap financial position as well as its Kotowall and bis Marks. Our mails and telegramlity of the Central Government' is 9.

process of completion red are belter. Foreign shipping is responsible for keeping me here in not now penalised by fines for in Peking. Finance is the crux by Messrs. Little, Adam and opium smuggled aboard with the of the political situation in Wood. Although the conditions connivance of Cainese officials. Peking and ways and means of of the axle permit of a building here, in Hongkofe, flankew, sarily a grave matter with our Mr. Kotewall, when seen by a re- ing things easier. There is & de- I cannot indicate the outcome of that in order to give plenty of air Tientsin and elsewhere fare find-seires. At the moment of writing presentative of the Telegraph, said cided improvement in the work.

the various proposals put forward space on each floor, the building ing of the Peking Mukden rail.

as a solution of the problem. but will have only eight stories, and ga

will be designed to harmonise WAF. I cannot report progress as you may rest assured that I am regards China's eystein of watching developments with a wall with the surrounding build- taxation. Speaking the desire to arrive at an arrangement ings.

The site, which is one of the the Chinese and Chinese internal situation he equitable to said:--" Last year we viewed without imposing undue burdens beat in the colony from a huti- wish alarm the state of unrest. on British trade I wish I were res viewpoint, is being looked to There was lawlessness in almost able to tell you something of the by may would-be tenants, to the agismodation and applications have every province. To-day things chances and prospects of railway provide them with office accom

Consortiora and the been pouring in upon the new are worse, our resolutions having construction under

the of of Mencias and the exhortations unification

owners. While looking upon this had the same effect as the maxima of the

of Confucius.".

The solution of these important fact as a healthy sign that their HONGKONG'S WIRELESS. questions is still in the lap of the venture will not he without its Mr. Mackay lauded the serve fods. China is assured of Britain's profitable possibilities, the owners of the Navy on the Yargie.moral support, sympathy and will naturally give preference to wishes. His Majesty's their own needs, as, in addition to terming the navy as a tower of good strength to British merchants in Government has agreed in prin. offices for two new banks to be He re-ciple to a forther revision of the inaugurated by themselves, much

concerns in which they the upper river ports." the Home Government of the ad valorem but has pointed out

When these needs is hardly s interested. necessity of a wireless in Hong-that, the present gretted the failure to persuade import tariffs on a five per cent room will be needed for ather kong, adding “we will go on suitable time for such vision have been served. the remainder urged the Chinese of the ground floor space will be and and bas our wish reinforcing our arguments with Government to defer the sam" rented out for shops, and what this highly important fact, until it is in a podkich to Uke up will remain of the upper floor

the spaces will be let out as offices. that other Powers think the larger question

to use wireless removal of likin. I shall lad worth while

see the Conference again At the Dinner of the Franco-British Inter-University Union, the stations as the media of pro-to orators, notably the Lord Chancellor, the Attorney-General, and the paganda ön an extensive scale tackling the difficult question of Rector of London University, emphasised the necessity of intimate and are doing so." He regretted education as I consider it is of the the failure of the Home Govern- grestest importance if we are co-operation between France and England.

After expressing The American and Italian Ambassadors were present -Hurament to appoint more commercial to maintain our future position

secretaries, giving as the reason in China”

of gratification that British firms the economy campaign

There will be a Public Auction politicians sad the press. He had successfully weathered the said that the Association was storms of the past two years and of Crown Lands at Piper's Hill, justifying it that their financial standing and Tai Po Road and Jordan Road, than more Allies Invite Government to Proclaim Dethronement of

existence And pointed out reputation remained unshaken, Kowloon at the offices of the the Hapsburgs.

community of he said that the steady develop P. W.D. on November 7-Page 4. The big picture for the rest of Paris, November 2.

that The Conference of Ambassadors, considering that the Hungarian traders they were better organ-ment of their selling organisation proclamation dethroning the Hapsburgs would provide the Little ised for the purpose of making placed them in the position to the week and until next Sunday Entere with the guarantees of peace which it demanded and thus their views known. Shanghai meet successfully the growing at the Coronet is entitled "Hes now better able to under-competition in the markets of Kingdom of Dreams." Douglas the needs of Tien- Chine. "I can BaBare British Fairbanks in "He Comes up permit a cessation of military preparations, has decided to invite the was

and better able to tsin

business men that their repre-Smiling" ie on to-day at the Hungarian Government to proclaim the dethronement of the Haps-stand

TiOWE its communicate

to rotations will always receive Kowloon Theatre-Page 12. barge before November 7.

The Bea Line Agents, Gibb, Hankow. British merchants in careful and sympathetic consi-

felt that Hongkong

they deration and the Legation will do Livingston and Co, advise com bad & corporate interest in its utmost as in the past to protect signees of cargo of the arrival of the affair of British merchants their Treaty rights, to secure the s.s. Benlawers.—Page 4.

Thoresen & Co advertise the in the Far East who were not equal opportunities of trade and

Pazo 4. enjoying life under the British to co-operate in the common tasks. Besss to sail and of Novem

attention

to be British interes in Chi”- WILS

The band of the "Empress of TD stters to educational

A telegradé read from the paid Bag. He announced that parti- of advancing and mal dining ber for Scandinavian Ports.-- and rejoiced in the attend. ¡ President of the Federation of Asia" will play at the Peak Club Watson's adverss "Glimpses ance of Sir William Brunyate British Industries, expressing Dance on Saturday.—Page 4,

a series of photo- and others. He extended his cordial wishes,"

Among those present were of Obina'

suitable for Home felicitations and hopeful wishes Paris, November 2.

Gordon, Lester, John Christmas presents-Page 6.

The First Rest Practise in The customary All Souls Day celebrations took place throughout to the experts who had come to Messra. Fox, Mackie, Stitt, Ar- gestures.

connection with St. Andrew's France, the military cemeteries being visited by large crowds, who study the problem of Shanghai's | hold, paid their respects and laid flowers on the Allied soldiers' tombs. harbour. He urged further co-Prentice od Bain as well as

operation with diplomatis. several ladies:

Ball will take place on November Speaking on the Washington

8-Page 4. "Harris,

Conference, Mr Mackey s there were some there oils 10 obstinate familiar with the character of the problems, which on

EX-PRESIDENT POINCARE IN LONDON.

British Donation for Rebuilding Verdun.

London. November 2

In the House of Commons, the Hon. E. F. Wood, Colonial Under Secretary.confirmed an enquiry by Mr. George Bar-eri? Barnes) that the Government had received a petition from Chinese in the Straits

At a meeting at the Mansion House, M. Poincare was presented Settlements and the Malay States with a view to obtaining cancell ation of the compulsory registration of Chinese teachers and school with a cheque tot F.750,000 collected by the British League of Help

Mr. Wood added towards rebuilding Verdun. committees as required by the 1920 Ordinace. that after consulting the Governor he decided that this legislation should operate on an assurance being given that it would be sympathetically administered. The Governor had since assured and committeemen *** registering im that the teachers satisfactorily.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE.

Minimum Age for Stokers at Sea.

London, November 2

- The Commission dealing with maritime questions at the Inter- national Labour Conference at Geneva has recommended eighteen as the minimum age for maritime stokers and trimmer, excepting m the case of Japan and India, where a minimum of sixteen has been rized, subject to a certificate of physical fitness and the em- ploginear being confined to coastal traffic, and to regulations for employment after consultation between the most representative organisations of employers and workmen in those countries.

DEATH OF VISCOUNT SANDHURST.

A Former Governor of Bombay.

London. November 2.

Luncheon with the King.

Paris, November The former President, M. Poincare, and Wma. Poincare, now io reiterating London, were the guests of King George at luncheon.-Fturas,

Franco-British Inter-Varsity Union.

Paris, November 2.

SECURING PEACE IN HUNGARY.

ROMANISM IN CHINA.

Pope Gives Audience to Clerics from the East.

Paris. November 2

The death is announced of Viscount Sandhurst.

William Mansfield, the first. Viscount Sandhurst, born 1855, was

The Pope gave private audiences to Monsignor Emmanuel Prat, twice Under Secretary for War and subsequently was appointed Governor of Barabay. He was a member of the committee seat to ApostolicVicar of Amoy, and Monsignor Francesco Aguirre. Apostolis Soulb Africa to report on the subject of representative government. Vicar of Fokien. His Holiness was deeply interested in reports of The late peer, was twice married, his second wife being a daughter the spread of Catholicism in China. of Mathew Arnold; but in default of a direct successor the title goes to his brother, the Hon. J. W. Mansfield.]

BRITISH REPLY TO MOSCOW.

Strong Note Regarding Debt Recognition.

London, November 2,

The British-Government sent to Moscow yesterday a strong reply to the Soviet Nate in regard to Russian debts, pointing ont certain obscurities and asking for further explanations.

FRENCH TRIBUTES TO ALLIED HEROES,

DROUGHT SPOILS FRENCH BEET CROP.

Paris, November 2.. Owing to the drought, the best harrest is of the poorest. It is to Tsarist debts, in which France is highly interested, it did not refer estimated that it does not exceed 230,000 tons of refined sugar com

It is pointed out in London that while the Soviet Note raferred

to the enormous claims and municipal loans in which English capital pared with 305,000 tons last year. is very largely involved.

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inalnded on the one hand the question of China's sovereign")

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country.

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