1922-01-05 — Page 2

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The most important-news from Washington is that accepted in principle the proposal to prohibit the uss against merchantmén but reserving final approval par sion of the precise language. The Italians and Japan received final instructions but there are Indications thay -interpose nerians objection if France approves

Meanwhile it is undeniable that publication at Franco-Japanese correspondence has made a goat stir, In the American press. "Nevertheless. It is `déclared Unt ference itself down not take the matter seriously animha of letters between Mi Sarrant and Mr. Hughes thermament al help to clear the air. To M. Sarrant's letter dealaring Nich ments are forgeries). M. Haghan has replied accepting ment that the docaments are not authentic" and acti gratified to learn that the French Governmsat formally deni

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It is thought that ons result of the affair will be the sli thening of the wording of Mr- Hughes' resolution pladging the Powers to respect Russia's territorial integrity.

The Chita delegation has published the text of an alleged treaty between the Japanese army in Siberia and Russian officers con- nected with Herman Semenoff, under which the Japanese agreed. to support with arms and money, an offensive against the Far Eastern republic, One clairse states that when a stáhle govern ment is established, Japanese subjects are to have preferintial}

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THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION No. THERAPION No. 2 THERAPION No. 3

ka 1 for udder Catarrh. No. 7 for Blood is Bała Duresara, Ka, 3 for Chronic WantasoRGE, Bold by Lending Chendiyse._Fries in Exgiama J. Dr. LeCare Med. Co. Haverstock Road, N.W. London. The Trade Mart word TherionTM le on the Gori, taky koles 2 từ na prskata.

THE ACTIVE SERVICE

MEN'S ASSOCIATION.

Draft of Proposed Rules.

The Committee of the newly formed Active Service Mea's Association propose to amend the qualifications for membership in the

Association in accordance with the following definition: Eligibility to wear both the General War sod Victory Medals shall be the decid ing factor in interpreting the phrase

Thestra of War. ?.*"*

It is also proposed that ex-Service men from places outside Hoogkong: be eligible as visiting members, if they are entitled to wear the medals Damed. An extraordinary meeting

to adopt the rules in to be held no Sunday.

The original rules were Name.Active Servics Men's Asociation.

Membership. Open to all men who saw service it a theatre of war OTHERS take your photos, bat between Augushib, 1914 and by our 30 years experience November lib, 1218; also to men take yours in EXCELLENT who served in wars previous to CONDITION and NATURAL

1919, but did not serve in a theatre COMPI EXION instead of mere- ly clear and sharp.

of war during the years 1914, 1918 provided they luish absolute prost to the committee of their 10- abdily to serve in the Great War (with addition above).

Subscriptiin. Entrance Lee $5.00 with annual fee of $5.00: | Life membership fee $50.00,

The new rules proposed by the provisional committee are :

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Visiting members.-Thai Ex Bervice men from places nolaide Hongkong be eligible as vmiting members providing they are entisied to wear the Gineral. War and Victory Medals.

MastingThat the Angusi Meeting shall be held on the Zat Qutabar in each yine at which officers for the unsuing year shall „be elected,” and the tenRFUERE'S financial statement” be fɛosized. That Condmilise. Meetings be held do the first Wednesday Tin onery month and st any other time that may be discovénzy, Pe

sions

The Submarine Question.

-Sarraut-stated-that France accepted in principle-not-only the Root resolution prohibiting the use of submatīties -^against); merchantmen but also Mr. Balfour's amendment binding the five| signatory Powers to abstain from such use of submarinas in the event of war among themselves. The French delegates also accepted an} additional Root declaratid" that any submarine commander violating. this law is liable to punishment for piracy

The exact nature of the French reservation in the acceptance of the proposal to prohibit the use of submarines against merchent- men is not revealed, but it is thought "it may have concerned a clear definition of the conduct expected from merchantmen in View of their immunity from attack.

It is understood that the Tariff Sub-Committee has reached a virtual decision with regard to the readjustment of China's schedule.

The work in committee on the details of the Nine-Power Treaty affecting China is practically finished, It is stated that the Treaty! will follows the lines of the Root resolution.

THE INDIAN SITUATION.

Borabay, Jan. 4.

The pundit Malariya Jinnah and other 'non-party leaders have addressed a letter to representatives of all-shades- of political opinion saying he sees that the Government people will make the utmost effort to prevent resort to civil disobediench antithe re- sources of reason and statesmanship are exhausted. Heeribes: the Government's adoption of a policy of repression as the great obstacle to a settlement, which can only aggravate the unrest and invites all parties to call a conference to find a solution,

Allahabad, Jan. 4. Four persons. including the son and nephew of the pundit) Malaviya, have been arrested charged with violent sporches.

THE PRINCE'S INDIAN TOUR.

London, Jan. 4.

At dinner at the Pegu Club on Tuesday, the Prince of Wales declared that he had had no warmer reception than that at Rangoon during his three tours. The warm-hearted Burmese responded! amazing's to the charm of the Prince's personality. On Wednesday: the Prince of Wales attended the races. A public holiday was de- clared and there was a lakh of people on the field. He saw some fine racing by the famous Burma ponies, presenting his own cup to the winner of the principal event. In the evening he left for Mandalay.

BRITISH TRADE PROSPECTS.

London, Jan. 4

Visesant Northcliffe, in a statement made here said he con sidered the outlook for British trade in the Far East to be good, but Getman competition was most keen and in addition there was great American and French activity. He considers that the opportunities of Siam have been overlooked, and that China is the greatest war ket. The Chinese are firm believers in English wazes, and ive favourably disposed to the English owing to the abrogation of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty.

SHIP FREIGHTS.

London, fuit. 4."

An important change in the conditions regulating ship freights is laid down in the Hague Rules, 1921, which introdoxed-bills of lading of liners expected to operate next month; shipowners there under to accept carriers risks." The arrangerment will not apply to bills of lading issued by the United States where the Harter Act

operates

CHRISTIAN UNITY:

London,

In a message to the diocese, the Archbishop of Cante states that he regards the weception given by the Lambeth Conte to, the appeal for Christian unity as unreservedly encouraging ample evidence of the growing interest of both West and East.

THE EGYPTIAN BOYCOTT.

The situation is exim. The attempt fa native

Ofidues. That the affairs of the cott British firms is apparently confined bitharts to

of certain déposíta frota: - Britishy, banks. ~ The

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Forthcoming Event At Ming Yuen Gardens. The Hongkong Boxing Assocía- ion is providing a good entertain ment at the Ming Yuen Gardens on Saturday, January 14th, at39 {p.m. Six 'cantests are being stag-| ed and according to all accounts Exciting there should be some battles.

round heavy weight contest for The main event will be'a, 15 the championship of the Colony

which Petty Officer Cover of

H.M.9//Titani■"will be opposed by Pie-Wilkins, also of the same yessel Petty Officer Cover was |light; hozvyweight champion of {the Grand Fleet in 1915, 1916 and |1917-- whilst Private Wilkins wis Heavyweight Champion, of the

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