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THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

POINTS OF BRITISH MODIFICATIONS.

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FIRE AT KOWLOON.

houses.

Matshed Blaze.

CHINESE NEW'S.

THE PRINCE'S VISIT.

To-Day's Committee Meeting.

CHANGES IN THE PROGRAMME.

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FORTHCOMING RECEPTION.

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CHINA COAST OFFICERS.

The Latest Changes.

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Captain W. Forrster, of the

Captain R. J. McClelland, from

To-Day's Interesting Items.

A fire which had every appear- Our Canton correspondent

Mr. W. G. Mackenzie, from ance of becoming a serious blaze reports that a rumour says that

reserve, has gone 'chief officer, broke out at Kowloon at about negotiations

in progress

Friday the twenty minutes to nine last night. | between Ma Kwan-mo, Tuchun

25th. Pakhoi.

Hr. R. & Loughnan, chief Flamas were seen coming from of Kwangxi and a syndicate of

November, the day on which one of the matsbeds, which, with | American and British interests to

Lord NortheHe is expected to officer. Suiyang, is on reserve A mesting of the Reception pass others, was erected on the old raise a loan for the building of a

through Hongkong-Sir Mr. J. Fraser, chief officer, Hain Peking, has gone chief Washington, November 15. tennis courts of the Wigwamo railway between Faksik Matric: Committee in connection with Paul Chater is entertaining a

Mr. J. Sim, chief officer, Pakhoi, According to a fuller statement of the British modifications to Tennis Club, near Humphrey's in Kwangsi and Sumsbui, in the Prince of Wales' visit was large number of the community oficer, Buiyang.

held at noon to-day, under the to a reception at Marble Hall

that gọnà chief officer, Hsin Information from the North presidency of Sir Paul Chaser. Mr. Haghes' proposals, the chief British objection is to the system Buildings, where building opera- Kwangtung.

5.30., in the the Overseas Club of replacement of capital tonnage and the allocation of hallations are in progress for the

and Peking

Mr. F. M. Laird, third enginsar, million tonnage each to Britain and America and three hundred erection of a number of new River states that six gangs of C.M.G.

Hunan bandits, of more than one The following account has been Patriotio League, of which Lord thousand to Japan. The principle is not questioned, but is pointed.

In a few minutes the fire was thousand strong each, are separ-supplied by Mr. Eric Rice, the Northcliffe is President, and to Shantung has guns third engineer.,

Szechuan. out that the decade-holiday proposal would be practically meaning-

which he has for many years

Mr. W. McNab, from leave, has less unless armament plants were drastically reduced. British ex-blazing merrily sad it looked as stely ravaging the various dis-Bon. Secretary. perts opine that the period allowed for rebuilding should be spread though it might become marions. tricts in the north of the province.

gone third engineer, Shantung. A Peking telegram state that the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn ont-

On the request of the Chairman, devoted a large amount of interest

Mr. J. Ralston, thire engineer, over a term of years. It might be agreed to build one ship yearly or Sparks were flying about in all

It is hoped that, if time can to allow each country only one building plant, thus permitting it to directions and, owing to the in- in reply to a telegram from the lined the programme which had keep abreast of improvements. Moreover British circles feel that dammable nature of the material, Government Wu Pui-foo says previously been approved and possibly permit, Lord Northcliffe Kaiping, is on leave.

to Peking ded

will be present, and every effort curtailed any scheme those occupying flats in the that be will coms unless the means of building ships are

desirable is being made to render thi-Wasang, is on reserve. which controls the number of ships actually built will fa i short of neighbourhood were alarmed for about the November 20, when the alterations had occurred to him. 麤 proposal the ideal desired and sought, because any country will be in a posi- the safety of their property. The Faoling Conference is concluded. The

Dragoo Motor Car Company's

Wa Pulio has decided to that tion at any time to force its Navy up to any strength desired.

Regarding submarines, Britain never possessed and does not de- garage is near the spot where the *ite ninety thousand toss, which would be her quota under Mr. conflagration broke out and it was Hughes scheme. Even if Britain does not suggest the abolition of decided to remove all the care to submarines, she will certainly urge rules for limitation of their size a place of salety.

The Kowloon Fire Brigade was and armament. While the British delegates realise the force of the contention that it is impossible to check the building of small craft telephoned for, but so ferce was without inspection, they reply that ro Power could build large sub-the blaze that there marines-sag of 4,000 tons and train the personnef required secretly hope of the mashed being saved. It is pointed out that only large submarines are capable of offensive There was a good supply of water ignited, but the Brigade's efforts and that the general resepsion collection of china, the lawns

A collection of three comedies operations; the smaller ones are available only for defensive par- and it did not take the Brigade proved successful is preventing should take place there, the ball and

and a thrilling drama were pre- be terraces will pases. The British delegates also consider that the Americans de long to get the fire under control, the flames from spreading and.

sented by the Warwick Comedy rive an advantage from Mr. Hughes' proposals in the matter of sero-but the matshed was destroyed luckily, in the end, the conflagra-everal thousand people.

being capable of holding disposal of the guests,

In the band of the

Dame of 2nd. Wilt Company under the plane-carriers. Whereas Britain had to build a large number of car and also a considerable portion tion was not so serious as it might

"Grand Guignol” at the Theatre case H.R.H. would be shire Regiment will play in riers owing to war emergencies and will be unable to build more.jof the scaffolding erec ed agains: have been. Soon after nine o'clock | free by about 10.30 when belacother part of the gardens, and Royal last night. The audience America has practically none, and will be able to incorporate the the buildings.

At one time it appeared that enormous crowd of people which House and have the rest of the is being arranged

the fire bad been put out and the would proceed to Goveromantia short programms of music / wis rather poor, which was more latest designs in improvement in her quota. Apart from these modifications, the British delegation wholeheartedly welcome what the first floors of the new building had assembled in the vicinity morning still before him. It was place. in the music

suggested that at about 3 p.m. that afternoon *bort ceremony should take place conferring GO the Prince the University Degree and after)

they consider a splendid basis for settlement

November 12 an Historie Day.

WAR

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THE THEATRE.

special assembly Sir Paul, in any case, is extend-serve, has gone master, Wo extend a branch of the Peking-hall be erected on Murray Parade ing the fall hospitality of his angShipping and Engineering.

should be the beautful house and garden, and Hankow railway to Cheong Shun ground which Ten so as to control the Peking-centre of all public gatherings Bis Excellency the Governor and Feogtien and Peking-Shui-yuen daring the Prince's visit. For Lady Stubbe will be present.

instance, it was proposed that His At 4 p.m. the guesta will hear Royal Highness should proceed some details of the Overseas Club to the Assembly Hall

at and its objects, and-in addition) »bout 10.15 on the morning of the to the attractions offered by Mar- 6th. after the ceremony of landing ble Hall itself with its priceless

railways

had every chance of becoming broke up and went away.

Mr. Lloyd George's Wholehearted Approval

Mr. Balfour's presentation of Britain's views concerning the limitation of naval armaments was the deminating feature of the second session of the Conference, held today. when the galleries

Washington, November 15, were crowded with notabilities. Mr. Balfour described Mr. Hughes'

Mr. Lloyd George has cabled Mr. Balfour wholeheartedly proposals as a great historical event, making November 12 a new anniversary in connection with movements of the reconstruction of endorsing Mr. Balfour's opinion that President Harding's and Mr. the world. He pointed out that while the United States are Horbes' speeches are bold, statesmanliks utterances pregnant with impregnable in their communications, no citizen of the British Em-infinite possibilities, and adding that nothing could acgur better for pire could forget that his life depended upon the Empire's ses com- the success of the Conference.

munications.

Mr. Balfour said that he was not lamenting Britain's weakness, "Far from it," said Mr. Balfour: "we are strong is hope and the Ardent patriotism binding us together: but this strategic weakness is abvious to everyone who reflects. It is known to our enemies and they don't let it be forgotten by our friends."

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Full, Loyal, and Complete British Co-operation.”

British Naval Experts "Greatly Satisfied."

London, November 15, British official telegrams state that the naval experts were busily engaged until a late hour en Mr. Hughes' proposals. All are Kreatly satisfied with these. Henceforth no communications will be made for publication spart from official communiques.

Chinese Delegation Gratified.

Washington, November 15.

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Grand Guignol.

as each of these the pity. short plays possessed distinct characters of their own. The brevity of the acta was more than made up by the witty dialogos of each situation, and in the enter- taining manner in which the plays

the banquet that nigh: H. R. H. TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY. were presented by the capable should embark to view the illuminations from the water and later land again to witness a firework display on a big scale. That would be the first day's

programme.

members of the Company The interest of the audience was sustained throughout the Collectors of old furniture will evening. An exception to the find many valuable secrets re-usual run of playlettes was BEAD vealed in the various methods of in "The Bargain, illustrating the faking satique furniture in Mr. fate of a bridge player who breaks On the arcond day it was fear. W. Symonds's bandsome bis promise. This certainly pro- ed that the tour of the New Ter volume, The Present State of vided all the thrill that one desired ritories would take too long to Old English Faraiture, which and the acting in it was clever and be feasible, but in any Case Messrs. Duckworth publish. Mr. forceful. The audience, showed the morning would include Symonds's book is not aimed to their hearty appreciation. opportunity for H.R.H, to meet expose the faker so much as to This evening is being presented children and Boy Scouts at the help the amateur to distinguish that great success "Brown Sugar" Prince's own special request. the difference between the true the laughter-making comedy The British Legion proposed to and the false antique. He writes which previously took Hongkong Intertain the Prince at from experience and wide by storm. There should be a luncheon at the Repulse Bay knowledge of Old English packed house. Hotel. Mr. Severn though: that furniture, and

there valuable

Mr. Balfour believed, as regards the battleship basis. that thei proportions as between the various countries were acceptable and the limitation amounts reasonable, but suggested that submarine |

Dr. Wellington Koo, in a special statement, says that the Chinese tonnage might well be reduced and the construction of large sub- marines prohibited. He suggested that the questions of the re- delegates are greatly pleased with the spirit of fairness and the high placement of capital ships and of cruisers which were not required moral tone which characterised the opening of the Conference. If for a deet action should be referred to technical experts, as they did the great problems can be solved in this spirit, China has much to Apt affect the main structure of the American proposal. Mr. Balfour's expect from the Conference. The Chinese delegation faces the issue ibands with them and a telegram Symonds halps the collector to reference to submarines was acclaimed; and when be promised the with confidence and hope. full, loyal, and complete co-operation of Britain in the general American plan the audience rose sad cheered for half a minute.

After reading a cablegram from Mr. Lloyd George endors. ing the speeches of President Harding and Mr. Hughes, Mr. Bal- four concluded amid tremendous applause.

Greatest Armament Reform Ever Conceived.

Later.

Women Protest.

the Prince should leave in time assets be communicates

to meet all members and shake berally to the reader.

made.

ference.

most

Mr.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

had been received from the use his own observation in judg Retown saying that the Prince ing furniture, and few who read was anxious to meet all members his book will fail to profit by the Washington, November 16.

Personally, the Prince would

valuable knowledge be imparts in ('bina's British advisers were the first to arrive at the Confer. prefer a quiet luncheonst Govern- a simple, straightforward manner,

The World Theatre has ence. followed by members of the American advisory committee. A ment House on the second day The many beautiful illustrations special announcement on Page 7. and had stated that a latter of "specimen" pieces contained in Harry Ore will give his third strong military cordon was drawn round the Conference hall, so would follow his talegram, so the volume greatly enhance the piano recital on November 21. only bearers of official credentials were allowed to pass. As the delegates were assembling half a dozen women paraded in front of that at present. no definite value of the book as a work of reage 4. Mr. Balfour particularly stressed Britain's dependence upon sea the main entrance with banners demanding the release of political arrangement could be communications, and asked his hearers to imagine the Western prisoners before speeches began.

The Conf-rence unanimously It was also proposed that a short States of the United States suddenly removed ten

adopted the committee plan worked out by the chairmen of the five meeting of the Masons of the miles

the

Colony should be, held at the 523 while the heart of the country principal Powers.

An old Kentish property with a consisted of a small crowded island depending on overseas

Assembly Hall that evening at strange legead was sold last month Italian Convent on November 19 trade not merely for luxuries but for raw materials and food. There-

about 6.30 prior to the Chiness in Ramshurst, once a manor and the day following --Page 4 banquet fore no Britisher was able to forget that he lives by sea communic

Lammert's will sell off paper and Housebeld The following ations. Without them he and the Empire would parish. The

added to the British delegation agreed with Mr. Hughes' scheme in spirit and principle, and regarded it as the greatest reform in connection with armament ever conceived by statesmen.

BUTORS

thousand

the an

U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW.

Big Firm's Manager Sent to Ellis Island. While be considered that an attempt to enter into details of the scheme would be ill-fitting on such an occasion, he declared that

New York, November 15. there

details wero

which

be сеп only

adequately Mr. Giras, the Calcutta manager of the firm of Ralli Brothers. considered in committee. British experts were inclined to think has been sent to Ellis Island with his family because his papers the submarine tonnage was too large. Submarines were a class of indicated a probable stay in America of seven months, which the vessel most easily abused. In the late war they were grossly officials consider classes him as an immigrant, although the law does abused. He suggested li nitation of the toonage and not specify a period. prohibition of construction of large submarines ground that the lalter дега intended not for defence but for attack. probably by methods which civilised nations regard with horror. Mr. Balfour suggested that other details in connection with the replacement of obsolete battleships. also the question of cruisers, be considered by technical experts, and emphasised that these modifications did not touch the main outline of Mr. Hughes' structure, which he believed would re- main for the admiration and use of mankind.

PROPOSED SHORT TIME IN COTTON INDUSTRY.

100,000 Concerned.

London, November 15,

Messrs. R Mf.

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The Hongkong Theatre bare twobig pictares co their week-end programme.-Page 12.

There will be a Bazaar at the

house of the ancient Culpeppers, names were and with a history going back to to-morrow Committee Edward. I The place is a pic-Furniture at No. 1 Broadwood Dyer turesque old panelled manor. Terrace on November 1.-Page 4. The abridged prospectus of the J. Reid, Hector Sassoon. Mareb.bouse, said to be haunted, though Sir Ellis Kadoorie, R. Hancock, not for years past has anybody in Hongkong and Leather Co. Ltd and Liect. Conway Hake, R.N.B the house been disturbed by appears on page 4.

The Warwick Coy. stage It was proposed to appoint with ghostly sounds or sights. The out delay & general executive apparition is alleged to be a Brown Sugar" at the Theatro committee of from 20 to 30 former owner, one of the Children Royal to-night-Pages 7 & 12. people to conduct the

entire family,

and local

Almost s Husband" is the tradition course of the proceedings and asserts that

manor-film feature at the Coronet to- to appoint sub-committees to house will be haunted until the night and Mabel Normand ap- arratge each separate item. This property becomes theirs again pears in "Pinto" at the Kowloon was approved.

The Childrens left the district, but Theatre. Page 12. Mr. Severn said that in con-lately the name has re-appeared The 38th. Annual Al Fresco sideration of the Prince being the there. They sold Ramshurst in Fete of the Society of St. Vincent Prince of Wales he thought it 1816, and since then the property de Paul takes place on December would be complimentary to has had several owners.

elect him to

Sir William

Welshman as) Rees Davies na a Chairman of the Committee and

the

Professor Soddy, whose "radium Mr. Eric Rice as Secretary. The journey has won him special

The Federation of Master Cotton Spinners has decided to ballot Mr.Balfoar's speech was listened to mid tense silence and great- ly impressed the conferees while the personal dignity and solemnity 80 per cent of their members, engaged in American cotton, sto of the utterance infused every word with significance and import whether they are prepared to reduce the working week to twenty-General Officer Commanding and notice lately, is one of the fore tance. Mr. Balfour's speech, which was made without actes except four hours. A hundred thousand operatives are concerned. ing words scribbled on the back of an envelope, was received with

the greatest enthusiasm,

Baron Kato followed.

Japanese Delegate's Response.

Later.

THE IRISH NEGOTIATIONS.

Government's Reply to Ulster-

Baron Kato declared that Japan was ready to proceed with sweeping reductions of naval armamente. She did not desire & fleet! equal that of the United States or of Britain, but the proposals for replacement would be specially considered by the Japanese naval experts with a view to suggesting certain modifications which Baron Kato hoped the American and other delegates would consider.

Signor Schanzer and M. Briand announced the general approval the Government's position. of the Italian and French Governments of the American proposals.

the proceedings were then adjourned.

London, November 15.

After thres long sittings the Cabinet despatched 4 reply to Ulster's counter-proposals, which, it is understood, merely reafirms

4. The Committee appeals to the ladies of Hoogkang for gifts. -Page 4

Commodore should be saked to most wuthorities in chemical nominate representatives of the science in the world, and takes a Navy and Army for the Executive very high place among the Committee and that Indian and younger men who have followed | on Portuguese representatives be in the steps of Sir William | also sp⚫ointed.

2 Hamsay in radio-investigation, Sir Paul Chater proposed that He has been & krst traveller in the British Community of Shang-the cause of science, has been a hat should be represented.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the doller

demand to-day was Zn. 874d.

The Weather.

Lighting-Up!!

Demonstrator in McGill Univer- pm Barometer-22.89 T-m It is understood that His Ex-sity, Montreal, and a University Porature 72. Humidity cellency has approved of that Extension Lecturer in Western and that the Executive Com- Australia. · He is a past president mittee has been asked to consider of the Bontgen: Society, and how such an invitation should be studied under Biz WILL

Ramsey in London