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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1921. B

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REPARATIONS AND WAR DEBTS.

Germany Looking to International Arrangement.

Reuter's Service. )

London, November 23,

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K.C.C, v. CIVIL SERVICE

The following have been choset

to represent the KC.C. in the

KC.C, 2nd. X1 ■. CIVIL SERVICE 2ad. XI.

CONTRACT.

Local Firm Sued.

Breaches of contracts in respect

President Harding's Message..

CHINESE EXCHANGES.

A Local Epidemic.

quarters

CHINESE NEWS,

Peking telegrams to band in Hongkong to-day, state that s

Dr. Alfred Sze has wired that the Pacifo Conference is pro-

ened for the time being.

With regard to the. Pacifio Conference it has been decided to temit sufficient money to meet. the expenses of the delegates.

In Chinese business circles the prominent member of the Chao- The following in the text of most arresting event within retung CI que has been arrested for having spread rumour against above match at Happy Valley ou of 150 tons of peanuts to be de. President Harding's Thanks cent weeks is the bewildering the China and Communication

rapidity with which one produca Bank It is noteworthy that Dr. Wirth, in the course oftast night's speech Saturday Messrs. J. P. Robin-livered in Seattle led to an action giving Day Proclamation:

The time has come when, alike (exchange after another has came an the Reichstag, said that the question of credits to Germany needed son, B. D. Evans, J. Stalker, C. between the Vancouver Milling to be bound up with the Washington Conterence. That the latter Dance, Capt. Spinks, C.J. Staple and Grain Co. Ltd, and Lebeau in pursuance of a devoted people's into being. Notwithstanding the expressed in was bound to consider international treatment of the whole question con, R. Pestonji, K. R. Mackas, & Co. for $9,770 (Canadian ear time honored custom and in apprehension

to thegressing smoothly and favourably of debts has been the theme recently of a number of writers, who kill, Lient A. E. Macdonald. Frency) in the Supreme Court, further recognition of favoring some declare that a universal songrass to deal with the financial and E. Thompson, and E. L. Braga.

The result of Pacting Coa- before the Chief Justice (Sir Wm. ustional fortunes, it is properthaï legitimacy of such enterprises regarda China.

the President should summon the the support given to the pro economic problem is imperative befare January 15, otherwise a

Roes-Davies) this morning- declaration of bankruptcy on Germany's part may have irreparable

Mr. F. C. Jankiu, appearing nation to a day of devotion, of moters has for kargi lean mosi iference in regard to the Bon Fa

For blossings satisfactory.. Senicely itwas i; zon's northern expedition is "that" consequences. It is pointed out that even liberal French economists

The following bare been chosen for plainti, explained that the thanksgiving have recently been demanding the sternest military measures in the event of Germany's default, and M. Briand's speech at Washington to represent the K.CC. in the contracts were made on behalf of bestowed, and therewith of prayer known that the first application she northern forces will keep a declaring the impossibility of France disarming strengthened the above match at Kowloon on Lebeau & Co, by their agent, for guidance in modes of life that for the formation of a stock defensive attitude onių), they are Divine Lavor. Foremost among cognizance, from the Registrar, will again the offensive The arguments of those who plead that the question of debts be made not Saturday Messra. A. O. Brawn, Mr. A. G. Spencer, Defendants may deserve a contionance of exchange had met with official tacked, following which they

C. P. James, F. W. Lawrence. D. subsequently repudiated the con-

to our blessings is the return of than that official found himself def naive forces are to be strength- a Pranco-German but a world problem.

Meanwhile the Reparations Commission has returned to Paris. Goodall, E F. Spinks, E. J. tracts by able, refusing

W. recognise Mr.Spencer's contracts peace and the approach to normal addressed with similar requests Edwards, H. Ovary, E

a dozen other sources, from Berlin. Its members are reported to be divided on the subj et Alterson, E. S. Fates, F. Evelyn and refusing to ship the goods.

ways again. The year has from

far and R. E. Lindsell.

Counsel read evidence taken in brought us again into relations of nearly all of which, as 43 we Cab P have of measures for compelling Germany to meet her obligations.

Dot Federation of British Industries Plan.

ard been turned down as some people I.R.C, 1«t1XL v. C.R.C. 1st. XL. the Court House. Vancouver, and emity with all nations after a

judgment was given for plaintiff long period of struggle

A bangbai tel gram states London, November 23. The following will represent for sta amount claimed, and costs, turbulance. In thankfulness there bad anticipated. There is no The report of a special committee of the Federation of British the LRC. 1 X1 against the che amount to be ascertained by far we may well unite in the doubt that the prospect of making that in reply to an offer mad by Is: XI on the latter the Registrar as to what was hope that Providence will vouch an easy (sic) pile by participating the representative of Chao Hand- Industries on German reparations says there is a growing opinion in Britain that any attempt to enforce the present reparations ground on Saturday at 2.15 p.m. the equivalent in Hongkong sate approval of the things we in these hazardous undertakings ik. Tuchun of Hunar, that he

Messrs. A. el Arculli (Captain),

aims which is sufficiently allaring for many be responsible for the de

fences and that the Chibli troops scheme would lead to the collapse of Germany, and declare that i

November 17th, 1919.

bare guided os and the aspira-people. tions which have inspired us The combined capitals of the shou'd retreat from Yochow, is impossible to return to pre-war trade conditions until methods of M. H Abbas, A. H. Rumjshn, S., Currency at the data of breach. have done, the

Wa Pui-foo has said that liquidating the war debts of the nations have been settled. The. Ismail S. D. Ismail, J. S.

We shall be prosperous as we companies which have 30 far

the Hunan troops bare report suggests transference of the obligation between Government, Carreen, 8. a. Ismail, O. Ismail, into obligation between individuals by the creation of mortgages S. AR mail, S. Abbas, & D. Saturday at 2.15 p.m.-Mestry.deserve prosperity, seeking not been registered in the Colony

These Rumjaho.

E. A. Moosdon (Captain), N.M. alone for material things but also amount to be less than $40,000, repeatedly failed to keep their

000 mads up as follows:—

promises and as the liver and 11pos German Railways, shipping, and other industries.

H. K. L.B.C. 2nd XI. v. POLICE C.C. But, A.A. Fattydad, N. Kitchel', for those of the spirit as well as securities would be handed over to the Allied Governments, who

Merchants properties of both Chinese and would dispose of them to individuals. The report also suggests the

The following will represent A. H. Madar, A. C. Minu, Rring to help others with all

earnestness. Asking before all Stock and Produce Mart Com-foreigners have to be protected ...$10,000,000 along the Yangtze valley, the utilisation of German energies under Allied experts in restoring the the 1.R.C. 2nd XI. against the Nazarin, O. Rumjahn. M. Sadick,

sise the privilege of serviec-we | PADY,

Chibli troops will

be railway of Central Europe and Russia and in constructing public Police C.C. on Home ground on Y. A. Wahub, & E. Moosdeen.

Pacifc Banking and Exchange render thanks anew for the

...$10,000,000. withdrawn works in the undevelopid regions of Africa, South Americs, and

opportunity therefor which came Company,

World Exchange and Agency that a body of Szechuan troops A report from Sz:chuan etafes ARIL

o us. We may fittingly petition

...$ 5,00,000. that moderation and wisdom shall be granted to rest upon all who are in authority in the Lask they must discharge. Their bands will be steadied. hair purposes strengthened to answer to our prayera. - Oura han | busigess Carried

a favored natión in the companies is the prospectus filled, the Kwangsi Army, has recently

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CONFERENCE.

Too Many Artifical Restrictions.

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London, November 23. Fourteen maritime nations were represented at the inaugural meeting of the London International Shipping Conference. Sir Owen Philipps, presiding. declared that the shipping situation made practical.co-operation between shipowners throughout the world inevitable. He instanced the fact of the superabundance of vessels exceeding the world's needs for several years, and advocated that the older ships, also new inferior vessels, should be broken up. Sir Owen declared that if the countries represented at the Conference abolished half of the artificial restriction a greater number of steamers would be employed.

· HEAVY CASUALTIES IN BELFAST.

Public Apprehension.

London, November 23. Belfast was quiet this morning, but though the police and military were very active in the disturbed areas the public were rnost apprehensive of fresh outbreaks by gon-men and bombers.

Yesterday's outragee, in which the corrected casualties total 10 killed and 6) injured, spread terror and inelignation among the citizens, who are demanding stern measures of repression.

Further Casualties at Belfast.

Later. Rioting was resumed at Belfast to-day. So far two have been killed and five wounded.

INSPECTION OF B. N. BORNEO.

Chairman of Chartered Company Sails.

Londoc, November 23:

Sir West Ridgeway (Chairman of the British North Borneo Company) sailed on the steamer Egypt for a tour of inspection of the Company's territory.

- SATISFACTORY TREATY" WITH AFGHANISTAN.

Delhi, November 23.

A satisfactory Angio- Afghan treaty has been signed at Kabul. The treaty marks a new step in Anglo-Afghan relations as a agreement between equal independent States. The most important points are that no Russian consulates will be allowed on the frontiers, and that the treaty does not involve & British subsidy, although it will be signalised by a valuable gift of material to the Azir.

U.S. LEGISLATION ON DOMESTIC TAXES.

Washington, November 23,

The Senate passed the Tax Revision Bill, which is considered to be probably a temporary measure. It repeals the excess profits and transportation taxes, most of the so-called "nuisance" and luxury It increases the taxes, and generally reduces individual taxes. Corporation Tax to 12 per cent.

The House of Representatives has abjourned sine die.

ANOTHER EXPLOSION AT.GERMAN CHEMICAL

WORKS.

Berlin, November 23. An explosion at another of the Badische Anilin Company's works at Ludwigshafen resulted in two being killed and eight injured. The explosion destroyed the building.

US, TROOPS ON THE RHINE RETURNING HOME. Coblentz, November 23. Four hundred American troops are returning home on the 23th.

31,600 will follow in December.

C.R.C

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

Land Armaments Under Discussion.

Reuter's Service.)

Washington, November 21

Mr. Alfred Sze's Views.

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London. November 23. Mr. Alfred Sze (Chinese Minister to the U. S.) in an article in the Westminster Gazette, emphasises that co nation is more desirous of peace than Chins, and says that China is affected vitally by the territorial arrangement growing out of the war saitlement, which must be righted to a just consideration of the Chinese before there can be permanent peace. Chins comes to the Conference confident that its sovereign rights and legitimate national interests will be re- cognised and respected, and will gladly support any conclusions reached for that purpose and the result which will enable all other nations having interests in the Pacific to maintain the sovereign rights and legitimate national interests.

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South China Stock and Produce has appeared in Patung.

: CANTON ITE 49. Exchange Company, $ 5,000,000.

General Exchange Company, We take the following from the

... $10,000,000. | Canton Timeste Bang

Typical of the nature of the

Gen. Liu Chiang-weni Com-

on by these mander of the First Division of

BANK SUSPENDS PAYMENT.

Singapore Branch Clases (From Our Own Correspondent)

of

Finance.

politicians have been borrowing so much foreign and internal funds for maintaining the huge armies without the people's consent” stated Gan, Liu. In the conclusion of the telegram, he urges all the citizens of the country not to accept these bonds.

The delegates of the five leading Posts to-day held their first bounty which God has bestowed by the South Chins Exchange sent out a felveding (élekram apon it. The great trial of bu-Company which states that the strongly opposing the New executive conference to discuss land armaments.

manity, though we indeed bore corporation proposes to establish Interoul Bonds which were issued it upon our hearts as well as we and carry on business as com- recently by the Peking Miniery were able, left as comparatively mission agents, general brokers,

stock And little scarred. It is for us to re-share,

exchange cognize that we have been thus brokers, product brokers, and com- favored, and when we gather atmercial and trading principals. oor alter to offer up thanks we will do well in humility and sincerity to pledge our purpose We have o prove deserving. bee raised up and preserved

national power and equence as part of plan whose

A reception in honour of Gen. wisdom we cannot question. Thus

Cban King-ming, Commander-in- believing we do no less than hold

chief of the Cantonese Army, will be given by the labourers of The Conference has apparently reached no definite declaration

our ostion the willing instrument of the Providence which bas so

the city at the Association of of policy. It is reported that none of the Powers has proposed a

wonderfully favored

Labour Guilds Op- US.

on Saturday concrete pronouncement in support of the French attitude.

Sub-committees have been appointed to deal with acroplanes,portunity for very great service has suspended payment. It is afternoon. The officers of the

awaits us if we shall but prove stated that this is only temporary Association

held- ■ meeting gas, and other auxiliary means of warfare.

plac out the equal to it. Let our prayers be and is due to a ras consequent on yesterday to raised for direction in the right belsted news of a run at the

programme to entertain the Te-Peking Branch with which it victorious general. paths

Our under God. sponsibility is great, to our own successfully coped. first and afterwards to all mankind, in God's own justice.

'Now, therefore, I, Warren G. Harding, President of the United

Japan has appointed Mr. Hanibars, to be a member of the due to Baro delegation, the appolaimant being immediately Shidebara's illness.

"Administration of Chinese Customs.

London, November 23, It is learned on good authority that the British delegation would favour the creation of a commission to administer Chinese customs and debt. Britain only desires the same consideration for her interests as is given to other Powers.

THE FRANCO-KEMALIST TREATY.

States

of America. bereby designate Thursday the twenty- fourth day of November, to be observed by the people as a day of thanksgiving, devotion and prayer, urging that at their hearthsides and family siters they will give thanks for all that bas been rendered unto them, and will pray for a continuance While generally approving the Kemalise treaty, the Foreignf the Divine Fortune which has Affairs Committee of the Senate made important reservations. The Committee a-ks what were the precise duties and instractions of M. Franklin-Bouillion; bad be exceeded them?

Senate Makes keservations.

Paris, November 24.

The ex-Premier, M. Ribot, pointed out that the treaty caused Britain to raise serious objections, which ought to be mat. He added that all the Committee were asking was, what would be the fate of minorities, which were practically abandoned after being France's and the Allies ( ? Auxiliaries).

The idea dominating the debate was the importance of defending French interests without breaking the war-time solidarity of the Allies.

THE PRINCE'S POPULARITY,

Crowds Throng the Railway Platform.

Bombay, November 23, The Prince of Wales' departare for Barois occasioned another demonstration of enthusiasm. The train was only started with difficulty, owing to throngs pressing on to the platform and endeavouring to touch the Prince's carriage.

Во bean bowered upon this nation.

generously

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Singapore, Nov. 24 The Bank of Communications

LORD NORTHCLIFFE AT SINGAPORE.

A large quantity of opiam and opiam outfits will be burned under the auspices of the locat Court of Procuration at the East Parade Ground to-day. The public are invited to attend and witness the burning. The opium and oplum

ed by the doring

From Our Own Correspondent,

Singapore, Nov. 24. Lord Northcliffe is having dia-

at Government loose on servic December 1st.

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DAY BY DAY.

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were confiscat-

to sepauzy Joj žujkują?

of the diff real icra from administration. Formerly the district magistráte waa: the bead of the police of the distrier com "In witness whereof I have here-

a molica bure currenty unto set my hand and caused the The committee of the Kowloon will be tim seal of the United States to be Fete wish to thank the Taikoo Thess afix-d.

Dock Company for the loan of ander i "Done at the city of Washing-the chute and the trying the Police C ton this thirty-first day of strength machine. October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty one and of the indepen- dence of the United States the one hundred and forty sixth."

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

tong. On driving Kangte

front of the

Saturday last, several hundr of rickshaw 'coolies gathered in Lammerts are elling off house front of the East Garden' groun't bold fnzuitare at No. 10B. Em-yesterday at 4 p.m. to discuse AR Press Buildings, Kowloon, on how to obeck further occur-

November 29~~Page 4.

rences of this cerelemn driving. Crown Land at Mount Davis The crowd was then interfered will be put up for public auction with and broken up by the at the F.W.D. on November 28 police. Pago 4...

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LORD NORTHCLIFFE.

Visits Macao To-Day. The Rt. Ho. Lord Northcliffe and party arrived in the Colony early this morning on his return trip from Jured and the North. Telegraph attenzements were made resterday afternoon for his Torship to visit Macao to day as the Nyanza

Particular regarding the use, reached port this morning Lord Northolife landed and want on of the Motor Stand at Deep and President Harding Signs Anti-Medicine Bill.

board the Sal Au, the departure Water Bay, Links are published of which for Macão was delayed on Page Washing on, November/23,

**Kenlia Mount Kellet, Fook, President Harding signed the anti-m-tical beer Bill, designed for the best part of an bour to facilitate the strict enforcement of pro'ribisions

(Other Telegrame ön Pipe 1)

ENFORCING PROHIBITION,

The Nyanza, on which Lord is for Sale or to Let- Forthelife will continue his Particulaen in roga Journey, south, id due to leave-nõbensa- Ito-marrow morning st 12 gʻolo

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