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THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

MODE OF PAYMENT FOR SHANTUNG RAILWAY.

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France and the Naval Ratio.

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GERMANY'S THREATENED DEFAULT.

Mixed Comment in England.

(Reuter's Service. )

Faris, December 16,

The Reparations Commission met this morning, and discussed

the German Note at a further meeting in the afternoon.

Not Enough to Pay for Cost of Occupation.

London, December 16.

Washington, December 16.

In the House of Commons at question time Commander Hilton Young said that the amount the British Empire had so far received the Japanese provisional secaptance of China's affer to pay 53 million gold marks for the Kisōchau-from Germany under the reparations and financial clauses of the Tsianfu Railway, it is stated that China desired this arrangement Treaty of Versailles was insufficient to cover the cost of the British

emy of occupation (ironics) Opposition cheers). in order to abolish "foreign control."

London, December 16,

The discussion of the negotiations centred upon the mode of payment, Ching strongly opposing any method involving the raising of a loan by Japan which to them carries foreign control.

The Chinese and Japanese views are distinctly different. and it is feared that there will be some difficulty in reconciling them. The Chinese are determined to secure a cash settlement.

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Washington, December 16. -

A communique states that further progress was made at the thirteenth meeting of the Chinese and Japanese delegatas, who continued their discussion about the Tsingtao-Tsinanfu Railway.

Later.

The question of coalmines and ceatain iron-ore fields involved in the Sino-Japanese negotiations regarding the Tsingtao-Tsinanfu Rai way have not yet been settled, but the Chinese delegates state that it will not be handled until the method of payment for the rail way proper has been agreed.

The meeting was adjourned until to-morrow afternoon.

Will France Torpedo Naval Agreement?

Washington, December 16. The French delegation presented a proposal at yesterday's meeting of the naval sub-committee involving such a great increage of strength in the French Navy that it was declared that if the pro- poull were adopted it would upset the whole naval agreement plan. France proposes to build ten battleships of 35,000 tons each in the ten years following 1925.

the abolition of submarines.

Admiralty Secretary Knows Now.

London, December 16.

Germany's indemnity default has encountered sharply-divided opinion in England, one section, of which, voiced by Liberal news- papers, reiterates the denunciations of the Treaty of Versailles, while the other side takes up the Premier's declaration to yesterday's Labour delegation to the effect that hitherto Germany has only partly paid the cost of the armies of occupation and has not yet contributed anything in the way of reparations.

Hostile French Comment.

Paris, December 16. Comment is frankly hostile, pointing out that Germany is crying poverty while allowingher finances to remain in a chaotic state. The Excelsior expects Germany will demand a reduction in the number of troops of occupation. The Jatin thinks that the Reparations Commission will do nothing except report Germany's voluntary default leaving the decision to the Allied Governments. Petit Parisien expects an immediate conference of the Powers to discusss the situation.

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THE CONFLICT WITH THE NATIONALISTS IN INDIA.

Numerous Arrests.

Calcutta December 16.

Three hundred arrests at

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DEATH OF SIR BOSHAN WEI YUK.

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INTERNATIONAL SPORTS GROUND.

The Aberdeen Schime.

The scheme for the provision of an international sparte ground for the Colony, which was first brought forward in a somewhat informal way during the dis- cassion on the Budget, is recaiv- ing active consideration from the the sponsors, a reporter of Telegrupà learned yesterday in conversation with St Ellis Ksdooris. When asked for fuller details on the subject, Zir Milis said that the ground wonki be organiz- ed on international Have, and opportunity would be given for sportsmen representing different countries of the Far East periodi- cally to meet in international contests. Sir Ellis is negotiating with the Government for the acquisition of that big piece of open land just past Aberdeen and expects to be more fully informed as to the prospects in the groood in a week or two. The land in question lends itself admirably to the scheme, as it is anticipated that when the ground has been prepared, a fine race-course of a mila and half in circum-

A Well-known Hongkong Personality. We record, with deep regret, the his retirement, he served on ference with a sporta field inside death, occurring at his residence all commissions appointed by the will be secured. The expenses

be 37 Wang-nei-cheong road at 9.15 Govemment to enquire into mat-will

borne by certain? last night, of Sir Boshan Wei Yuk, Iters affecting the Chinese and Chinese gentlemen interested in a highly esteemed member of the rendered much useful service in the project, and in this connec- Chinese community. The deceas connection with negotiations betion it is estimated that a largess led had been in Feng indifferent tween the Hongkong and Chinese sum (approximating one million health for the past twelve months Governments. During the riots dollars) will be required. The and passed away at the ripe old in connection with the British ac-scheme will involve the con- It is understood that Italy disapproves of the French proposals,

The struggle between the (Ghandi) volunteers and the author- age of 74 years.

quisition of Kowloon hinterlandstruction of certain new roads feeling that if France insista she would be forced to do likewise.

Over eighty

Boshan Wei Yak was Sir Boshan was instrumental in to make the locality accessible Mr. Balfour has given notice that Britain will formally proposes continues. despite the arrest of many leaders.

were arrested to-day, Many arrests and convictions in various prominently identified with the in pacifying his fellow country-from this side of the Island, and parts of Bengal and Assam are reported.

respect the proposed business activities of the Colony man, and for services rendered in this Chittagong, Comilla, and Barisal are also has reported. The Govern and took a great interest in pablie during the plague epidemic of motor road across the the Peak ment has released fifty convicted Kudents, on the ground they were work, serving the Chinese com- 1594 he was presented with a gold will be found of the greatest led away by sudden excitement and hopes that they will not defy the

manity for mange years on the medal and letter of thanks by the convenience. law again.

The Calcutta High Court Vakils' Association has passed a res- Legislative Counoll, on which he general public and an address of olution demanding the repeat of the Criminal Law Amendment Act.

In a review of recent cases, responding probably to appeals from vice. the moderates to the Government to change its policy, the Viceroy Born in Hongkong, the son of the originator of the idea of a emphasised that the Government policy was unchanged, but when Mr. Wel Kwong, a banker. Sir railway from Kowloon to Canton. violence supervened on the day the Prince of Wales anded the Boshan married in 1892 the eldest and thence to Peking, and spent

large sums of money in furthering The Hon. Secretary of the Government made its authority felt. That policy was unchange ble daughter of the Hon. Mr. Wong the scheme.

Royal Hongkong Golf Club has The meaning of the somewhat contradictory concluding Shing, the second Chinese member

In recognition of his great pub-just received a telegram from Colony, Sir Shangbai to the effect that the paragraph appears to be that the Government had already changed to be appointed to the Hongkong cognition of

Legislative Council. He was Boshan was knighted just before team may not leave until the end its policy in the direction indicated by the moderates.}

educated privately and at the his retirement from the Legisla~{of January. Prince's Tour "Most Successful.”

Government Central School, Hoog- tive Council and was decorated Delhi, December 16.

Long, later proceeding to England with the C.M.G. Highly respected There is every reason to believe that the Prince of Wales tour where he entered Stoneygate by all sections of the community, has been most successful, despite the eforte of the agitators. School and the Dollar Institution, he did a great deal of work in a Resentment is observed among the natives against intimidation Scotland. After a European tour, very quite and unobtrusive way. he returned to Hongkong in the Lady Wei Yak pre-deceased her with the object of preventing them joining in the celebrations.

The Prince since landing has travelled 2,500 miles, visiting eight year 1872 and entered the service husband. Much sympathy will be ruling Princes and four places in British India

The Prince's personality and sportsmanlike qualities deeply of the Chartered Mercantile Bank extended to the five sons.

of India, London and Chins, now The Hon. Mr. Lan Chu-pak, siderable distances to see the Prince.

Col. Amery (Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty) said that the construction of the four new British battleships was at pres. et suspended. What would ultimately be done depended upon the outcome of the Washington Conference. Ile had no information in regard to a report from Washington that two of these ships were The Revised Naval Deal.

to be built.

Washington. December 16.

It is officially confirmed that the naval agreement adheres to the 353 ratio. but the original proposals have been modified to permit Japan to retain the Mutsu, against which she scraps an older ship. The United States will retsin two more post-Jutland ships, under constructor, instead of older ships, while Britain is permitted to build two pes:-Jutland ships, against which she scrap four more pre-Dreadnoughts.

Summing up, Japan scraps 435,000 tons and retains ten capital ships of 313,000 tons: The United States scrap thirty, aggregating 827,000 tons, and keep eighteen, aggregating 326.000 tons; Britain scrape twenty-three, aggregating 606,000 tuns, instead of the 553,000 originally proposed, and keeps twenty of 582,000 tons, instead of twenty-two of 604.000 tons.

INTERPORT GOLF.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Crown Land above Rural

The ten year's naval holiday will be maintained except for the impressed the minds of the natives, numbers of whom travelled con- the Mercantile Bank of India, Itd, who was associated for many Bullding Lot No. 124 will be put

construction of the ships before mentioned. The maximum tonnage imitation for replacement ships is fixed at 37,000 each, according to the American standard of measurement. The maximum capital-ship tonnage replacements will be: United States and Britain. 325.000; Japan. 315,000.

Hongkong Not to be Further Fortified.

The agreement stipulates for the slutus qe regarding fortifica- tions and naval bases in the Pacific, including Hongkong, but ex- <cluding Hawaii, Japan proper, Australasia, the United States. &cd Canada.

DUTCH COLONIAL LOAN.

Proposed Flotation in the U.S.

The Hague, December 16. The Government has introduced a Bill for the Botation of a loss in the United States of the nominal amount of $100,000,000 at the maximum interest of 14 per cent. but probably the interest will be at the rate of 64 per cent. The money is to be used exclusively for the Dutch Indies.

The Government has asked the Second Chamber to deal with the matter as speedily as possible.

A satisfactory arrangement is expected to be concluded in a few days with a very powerful American bank for a part of the loan.

RUSSIAN TRADE POSSIBILITIES.

British and French Premiers May Discuss Subject.

London, December 16.

U.S. SENATOR FAVOURS DEBT CANCELLATION.

and on the death of his father, who years with Sir Boshan Wei-yak up for Public Auction at the was the bank's compradore, he on the Council, spoke with regret offices of the P.W.D. on Decem retired from its service

# for when seen today, of the demise ber 19.-Page 4.

the Iste member and pariod of three years. He rejoin- of

An R.A.0.B. Farewell Smoking ed as compradore in 1875 and held of the loss which the Chinese Concert will uke place on Mon-

community has the position for many years.

sustained day December 19-Page L

A Tack willdevelope your films of his If Alles Revise Versailles Treaty.

Siz Boshan was appointed a Doring the course Justice of the Peace In 1883 and connection with the Council free of charge-Pago 2. New York, December 16.

Mr. T. T. Lawrenson has taken made an Sis Boshan, Mr. Lau said, will be

duties of meistant Addressing a meeting Senator Borah declared that he would three years later was vote in the Senate for the cancellation of every dollar of European Unofficial member of the Legis chiefly remembered for the energy over the

public-spiritedness with Secretary of the Chins Coast debt to America if Europe would put herself right" by revising the lative Council, representing the and

The J.C.JJ. advise consignees Versailles Treaty so that the masses of the people could benefit in Chinese, in which position he which be carried through matters Officers Guild Page 4. the original spirit of the peace." Otherwise he was not disposed to served until a few years ago. He concerning the welfare of the sympathise with suggestions for the remission of the European was Chairman of the Tang Wah Chinese community.

The late Sir Boshen is survived Hospital, 1881-83, 1888-9, and one of the founders of the Fo by four sons and two daughters. one of the former being Wei Leung Kuk (Society for Protec- Wing-lok, the well-known tennis tion of Women and Children), player who figured in several besides being associated with important championship matches numeroas bodies having for their at Home and who returned to of the the Colony about a year ago. object the well-being Colony. Since the commencement Lady Wei-yuk, it may be recalledprietory Medicines and Toilet

and antil Pied last year. of his public career

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GERMAN DISARMAMENT.

Ambassadors' Conference Activities.

Paris, December 16. The Conference of Ambassadors, having beard General Nollet's report upon disarmament in Germany, is now concerning itself especially with construction in Germany and the assignment to. America of a dirigible of seventy thousand tons.

(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Pages 2 and 3.)

Changes in Government Officers

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY,

of cargo of the arrival is port of 8.5. Van Cloon-Page 5,

The week-end feature at the Hongkong Theatre is entitled

"The Game's Up."—Page 12.

Anderson's advertise

the

famous "Little Bubble" Books with records. Page 4.

Lammert's are selling off Pro-

Soaps on December 21-Page 4 The Admiral Line advise con- zignees of raigo of the arrival of has more chance of meeting with the ... Silver State-Page 4. the approval of the Astronomical

There will be an Evening Union, which meets in Rome Dance af the Helens May next year to consider reform. Institute on December 29, for Castle Wood, whose two-and-than the Positivist” calendar members and their men-friends. twenty acres on Shooter's Hill proposed by Auguste Comte,-Prge 4. are available for purchase 18 which will also be considered by Al ccounts outstanding LOCAL APPOINTMENTS. Assistant Colonial Secretary and public park, has traditional as the conference. states Home against the Feak Hotel should be Clerk of Councils, with effect sociations with Dick Turpin. The journal. Comte's calender has rendered before' January 10.—~ from this date.

cut-purses of Bhooter's Hill form-13 months of exactly four weeks | Pige 4. Governor H. E. the

hased themselves into a trade pion Bach, with New Year's Day 48 6 On Sunday night there will be appointed Mr. George William of brotherhood of the road in the holiday apart from the week

a change of programme at the Coyah to be Deputy Shipping 18th century. When Princess and the month, as also is the Kowloon Theatre, the film feature Master as from the 20th. Novem- Charlotte lived at Shrewsbury 356th. day in leap year. The being "Help Wanted, Hale”---

House her tutor, a Dr. Watson, advantage of this arrangement is Page 12. The Government Gazette con-ber, 1921-

H. E. the Governor has obtained from this fearsome that the year and every month tains the following list of appoint

appointed Chan Hoi to be a Forest fraternity a safe conduct to and always begins with Monday, and ments ****

H.E the Governor has appoint Officer for the control and super from his Royal pupil. - Maar of very day in the year fails on the ed Mr. Alan Eustace Wood to be intendence of the forests of the their victims were people who, sameday of the week. But it is Chief Assistant to the Secretary Colony, in succession to Wong visited the curative ring on sourvely likely that any proposai for Chinese Affairs and a Deputy Mi dismissed, with effect from Shooter's Hill, Evelyn was to aller the number of monika.

among the lucky drinkers who would meat with general approval in demand to-day. Registrar of Marriages, with 1st. December 1921.

The King's squatur em escaped with the purse.

as the main features of Comte's effect from the 7th December, In the House of Commons the Unionist amendment to the 1921.

powering Mr. Jo Pedro Braga

calender could be provided for by Desfandras's.. reformed (keeping the 12-month year and Address was defeated by 401 votes to 58 and the Address adapted. H E the Governor ha to act as Consul for Guatemala

Arthur George at Hongkong has received. His calendar, which has been issued redistributing the days, among

on the Continent and int Murchison Fletcher, C.B.E.; to be: Majesty isguáture.

Mr. Lloyd George and Sir Robert Horne bad a long interview with M. Krassin this morning. It is anderstood that the question of Russian trade possibilities may be reviewed when Mr. Lloyd: George and M. Briand meet on Monday.

THE DEBATE ON IRELAND.

Address to the Throne Adopted by Both Chambers.

London, December 16.

In the Lords, the Duke of Northumberland's die-hard amendment appointed Mr. rejected by 166 votes to 47 and the Addrese adopted

To Daya Exchange.

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