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Hongkong Telegraph

THE NEW POPE.

FOUNDED THEI

弍拜濃

魏七月弍英港 TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY

7, 1922. 日雙十月正

„MEMELE (DOPYS 10 CTS

$30 PER ARMOR

TO-DAY'S STRIKE NEWS.

Favours Conciliation with Italian Government.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, February 6. Cardinal Ratti, the new Pope, was formerly Librariau at the Vatican and Archbishop of Milso. He is 64 years old and is balieved to represent the views of the Gasparri Party, favouring conciliation with the Italian Government

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The New Pope's Accomplishments.

liness to the Italian Government.

Rome, February 6.

Confusion over Similarity of Names.

eimilarity in the names of the favourite nominees, Cardinals Ratti, Maff, and Tacci. Several papers even announced that Cardinal Tacci . had len elected.

Reason of the Pontiff's Innovation.

UNREST IN INDIA.

A Serious Situation,

The situation is most serious.

Landon, February 6.

DEPUTATION LEAVES FOR CANTON,

CHEAP RAILWAY FARES EXPLAINED.

*** Steamboat"? Chairman's Speech.

Arrests жете

to remove the strikes' fears. Necessary Assurances. Seen this morning the S.C.A.

could be said until the result of writes The markets here are

sympathetic consideration to the affairs were being largely consand dollars in the exchange rate just demands of the seamen trolled by undesirable. and of these coins during the past fow themselves.

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A Defiant Declaration.

(of all concerned, that the Union

CHRISTMAS MAILS BY MOTOR-BUS,

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The Postmaster-General ranged with the London General Omnibus Company for the matar- basas to co-operate in the dis- tribution of the Christmasmaila in the rural districts covered by their services.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

I am not at present in a could not be said to be represent-Golden State's Ningpa Crew. position to give you a full history |ative of the main body of Chinese of the negotiations which have sokmen.

Our Shanghai correspondens, make play hat it will do ne. It is to be earnestly hoped that "The Golden State has replaced wiring on February 6, states --- han 1/1 sak you to bear in below many-ingen daya hiyo ishim with Ningpo men mind that the attitude adopted paddles men will came to Pacific Mail Cuisiala by the Government of Hongkong better realisation of the frois. has throughout been one of strict governing the situation and show tain schedule despite the strike. say they are determined to main- and impartial neutrality as con-themselves ready to abide by the They will refuse all Hongkong corum the purely commercial side findings of impartial arbitrators of the dispute: that is, the rats in respect of any grievance they take on a Filipino drew at cargo. The Golden State may London, February 6,

of wages: they could but may have to put forward. If any Manis." Cardinal Ratti, who was the junior Cardinal priest, is a man of

guarantee a fair bearing to the shareholders present would like wide culture. He speaks many languages, including English pro-

case of the men. It was only to have further information as to ficiently, and is the author of many scientific writings. An

when the action of the Union the afforts that have been made to enthusiastic Alpinist, he is a member of the Italian Alpine Club.

P. S. Chan, president of the Another Intimidation Case This Morning.

want beyond the law in Hong-bring about a settlement of the strike head quarters in Canton, He has visited England.

kong that the Government was dispate, I shall be glad to see has issued a rather defisat de- The strike situation is, speaking

Strike Items.

forced to take action to safeguard them after the meeting and give claration, in the course of which The election of Cardinal Ratti is most popular among italians. generally, unchanged though Standing on the balcony of St. Peter's after the election Pins there are little movements to be raided and books and documents should again restore the per-my disposal.

Two more guilds have been the public peace. This action them such information as is at he says that "unexpectedly the

Government of Hongkong is help XI. blessed the huge crowd on the Piazza, the troops presenting recorded. The Hon. Mr. E. R.seized. One was the Tallymen'spective, and focus attention an Striker Imprisoned. ing the shipowners and using ita

This reversal of the practice of giving the Blessing within Hallifax, for example, has been in Guild, 81 Das Voeux Road, the real point at issue with the

force against the workmen. The the Basilica greatly impressed the Italians as indicative of friend-consultation with the boarding-entral and the other was the matter the Government remains, man, who tell into the trap la recent closing of the Seamen's

Tong Hong, the youthful Union house keepers for a couple of Tung Tak Coolies Guild, 35 Des days with the result that sight of Forex Road West. The raid in as before, prepared to guarantee by the Police when they rant ont nion, the detention of ita rep- There was iotease excitement prior to the election owing to the these men left for Canton yeater- each case was carried out without/30 impartial hearing of both sides two plain clothes men in disguise resentatives, the removal of its

day. They bave gone in order to incident and no

and a fair settlement.

as seamen, was again before the compelling of the seamen's board- furniture and property and the try and persuada the strike leaders

Magistrate this morning. In connection with the despatch made. there to sead delegates to Hong-

It will be remembered that ing house keepers to surrender The Hongkong General Cham- of the steamers Kinshan, and

licences are drastic evidence be Long in order to open negotiationsber of Commerce met yesterday Heangshan to Canton, manned

in measures intended to destroy the The Secretary of the Conclave in a communique, says: "Pine with a view to arriving at afternoon when respresentatives by paral ratings, I mighs men. Festerday's report of the case labouring classes. flowever, once

settlement. These men

WEE not strong XI., while making every reservation in favour of the inviolable rights with them adequate assurances

nongh to Car of the Chinese General Chamber tion that these vessels were sent warrant the charge of intimida-the god of Labour finds sympathy, of the Church and the Holy See, which rights he is sworn to defend, that delegates sent here will be strike situation was discussed and with the object of safeguarding recalled this morning and ques-be directed against them. Now of Commerce were present. The up by the Hongkong Government tion. One of the detectives was and union be stronger if pressurs the minds of people will be firmer has given his first Blessing from the exterior of the balcony overlook-amply protected and may visit ing the Square of St. Peter's with the special intention that the Hongkong with every feeling of of the British Chamber and four of the Colony, the vast majority our of the defendant prior to his make this declaration on behalf

we understand that four members the food supply of the population toned closely as to the demean- Blessing should be addressed not only to those present in the Square, safety. Apparently these as of the Chinese Chamber ware of whom, it must be remembered, arrest. The result was that his of us seamen can never be attack. not only to those in Rome and in Italy, but to all nations and allsurances were necessary in order appointed to discuss the question are Chinese. The action sppests Worship was not satisfied thated by tyrannical pressure. Even peoples, and should bring to the whole world the wish and announce- meat of that univamal pacification we all so ardently desire."

of maintaining the trade of the tohave been entirely misconstruintimidation was proved and he the first terms for a settlement ed by the strikers in Canton. It dismissed this charge. The alter Colony.

was no attempt on the part of the native charge

must be the reinstatement of our Canton Trade Badly Hit.

Company to break the strike, the behaviour that might have led to

"disorderly Union to its original state.” remarked that nothing more Our Canton correspondent Company not being interested in

a breach of the peace" which was the boarding-house keepers visit being affected by the Hongkong sailings and the guards on board count, was then allowed to Atsud, financial respits of the discarded yesterday for the other to Canton Was made known. strike. The price of rice is daily Asked whether, in the event of increasing, the suppistöt Boar is were only for the purpose of and on this charge his Worship). An Indis Office communique says: The Commissioner in the strike being settled, a Sea-almost exhausted, whilst there is protecting the vessels againe found the prisoner guilty and Gorakpur, in the North-East United Provicces, telegraphs that two men's Union would again be per- also a shortage of cost. Moreover, possible damage by irresponsible sentenced him to two months Sub-Inspactors and fifteen constables were killed in an attack by mitted. Mr. Hallifax said there foreign wine and cigars are being elements amongst the strikers.

hard labour without the option of two thousand volunteers and villagers on police offices in the village could be no objection to a pro-rapidly sold out. Many of the I am personally convinced that

a fine. of Chaurichaura on the 4th, instant. The building, with the bodies-perly-coastitated Union. "You manufactories will shortly bathe men have been very ill-advis

Alleged Intimidation. were burned. Two volunteers are believed to have been killed and cannot get away from Uniona is to shut down, owing to lack off ed by their leaders, whose attitude | several wounded. Railway communication is temporarily cut of these days. be remarked. The foreign materials.

all through must have done An insidious attempt to involve Seamen's Union had not been

Those suffering most are the much to alienate the sympathies the market people in the strike The Commissioner at Bareilly, in the United Provinces, declared an unlawful society be silk merchants, who had hoped,

of the public, of Chinese and and so to make effective its telegraphs that processions of five thousand volunteers assembled on cause it was & Ucion but because as last year, to securs big orders foreign nationality alike— threat of stopping the food the 4th. inst. in defiance of the prohibition. They were dispersed, its activities became illegal. A at handsome profits, but they now

In the first place, taking into supplies of the Colony is alleged their flags seized and bands silenced. Subsequently a crowd. re Union that kept within the law have huge stocks on hand. Work account the present depressed against the Seamen's Union, and inforced by outsiders, attacked the Town Hall and were charged by would certainly be permitted.bas ceased in the silk reeling state of the shipping industry in a case before the Magistrate the police, who were met by a volley. The police fired repelling the These are views which should factories (about one bued red in the world over, with owners this morning it was revealed by attack, but the crowd remaining hostile, the military were called in. interest the strikers in Canton. number) in the Nambo and having to face the necessity of one witness that such an effort Everything is now quiet. A District Magistrate and the Super- intendent of police were woonded by brickbats and two people were

Shantak districts, on account of catting down overhead charges was made on Sunday morning. the prevailing stagnation.

in order to make both ends meet, The charge before the Court

There is a new programme at killed and five wounded.

the time was inopportune to was one of intimidation, preferred the Coronet to-day. "Toby's Bow" demand A general increase against a vegetable vendor. it being the film feature. A Harold in wages. Renter's telegram being stated by the witnesses that Lloyd picture and Topical Budget from London of January on Sunday morning, in the are also promised.-Page 12. 25th affords striking contrast. presence of a number of "other There will be the osas) weekly Therein it is stated that the ship-vegetable, vendors, he sprung & Cabaret Dance at the Kowloon. owners' " and employees' or-surprise on them by suddenly Theatre to-night-Pagà 12. ganisations in England had announcing that be had received "Gaby" fexturing Gaby Delys Men Ill-Advised by Leaders." reached a complete settlement on a letter from the Seamen's Union, and Harry Pilcer will be screened the question of wages, the men requesting that several hundreds shortly at the World Theatre — A most interesting statement seeing the necessity for and of the market people should be Page 2. regarding the strike situation was agreeing to accept a substantial got together and sent op to Cargo by the Blue fannel roade this morning by Mr. G. M. wage reduction and the ne. [Canton.

steamers Pyrrhus and Glaneus Dodwell in the course of his gotiations being conducted in the The statement was received is being carried on to Shanghai address 23 Chairman at the friendliest spirit thr we out. with some scepticism by a num-panding a settlement of the local annual meeting of the Hongkong, Secondly, the demand for ber of the audience, and in the strike.-Page 4. Canton and Macao Steamboat practically a flat rate of increase altercation which followed the To-night's play by the Warwick Company, Limited.

on all lines operating out of Hong-prisoner is alleged to have used Comedy Company is the farcical He said: Although not actuel-kong was, on the face of it, not abusive language. His Worship comedy "The Double, Event."- ly coming within the period warranted by conditions, nor did could not find that this was of an page 4. under review, certain events have it afford a fair basis upon which|intimidating character and An office is wanted immediately. taken place since the beginning to conduct negotiations. The accordingly altered the charge to-Page 4 PEKING SYNDICATE'S ANNUAL MEETING.

of the year affecting the working rates of wages and conditions of one of disorderly conduct.

Mr. Harry Ore gives his sixth and future prospects of your service vary very considerably on The prisoner, in reply to the piano recital on Monday next- Position in Regard to Banque Industrielle.

out of work and a couple of Company which call for remark.the different lines, and further, Magistrate, denied what was Page 4. Americans from the House of I refer to the recent regretiable certain Companies, of which the alleged to have taken place be- The usual dinner dansant at the London, February 5. Detention.

strike of Chinese semen and I was one, voluntarily granted in-tween himself and his accusers. Gril Room will not be held on At the annual meeting of the Peking Syndicate, Col. Brinsley The Cheap Fare Question.

will avail myself of this opport-creases to their crews in 1918 and In contradiction of the statement Friday.—Pago 4. Fitzgerald, who presided, in moving the adoption of the report said

unity of explaining the views off again in 1920.

that he was a casual worker, he "The Girl Who Came. Back" Apparently the matter of the that the company had been passing through a most anxious period. reduced railway fares for striker your Board and the attitude Thirdly, and this is a most in said that he was in permanent is the feature films at the World

Referring to the company's position as regards the Banque to which we made reference here During the earlier stages of the refusing the original offer of arbi- order to enable him to bring his

adopted by them in the matter.portant point for consideration, in employment at Yeumati; and in Theatre-Page 12, 20 Industrielle de Chine, he opined that on the whole the position in yesterday, admits of an explans strike the accounts, which ap-tration, a medium of settlement witnesses Mr. Lindsell remanded arrived from Calcutta, and the The 5. Lake Gilpen has regard to the Banque might be considered fairly hopeful, or rather, tion. Officials are reticent on the peared from time to time in the which has been proved of late the case until to-morrow morning. Straits and consignees are given more hopeful than in July last, but, even supposing that they lost matter, but we understand that daily papers contained much years-years which have been at the money deposited or invested in the Banque, the Syndicate the concession granted to the sea- to at

Subsequent enquiries made with the notice on page égal was solvent and in a perfectly sound position to carry on their en is the same concession that misleading

was insecurate and beset by labour troubles in many the Police Officer concerned in Cargo by the a.. Tracis from legitimate business.

to the general countries to be the fairest me-the case disclosed the interesting Trieste will probably be taken up Additional Concessions.

is granted to any large party. At pablic. This is unfortunately thod of dealing with such disputes, fact that the Union's attempt to to Shanghai. The agents, Messrs any time a party of, say," 150, or unavoidable at times when feel the Union impliedly admitted the involve the market people has Dodwell & Co, give a notice an Outside of coalfields they had already obtained valuable con- 200 people, on approaching the ing rons high and information weakness of their position. I long been inspected. The dif-paze 4. cessions, and negotiations for the others were far advanced. Col. railway people, are granted special to the press is of a strictly mention bere that the proposals ficulty experienced by the Police The transfer books of the Fitzgerald announced that arrangements had been successfully con-rates and have special tickets partisan order. Your Board, in put forward by the Union on however was to induce the mar-Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., will cluded which would ensure active co-operation between the printed for its members. This is common with the many other January 27th, which were pub-ket vendors to come forward and be closed from February 18th f Syndicate and the Yangtaze Corporation in the development, modern convenience alike for the in-steamship owners concerned, felt fished in full in the press and give evidence.

25th Page 4. isation, and expansion of Chinese industries under some of the rights tending travellers and for the that nothing could be gained by with which I take it you are ac conferred by the concession lately held bytheEastern PioneerCompany, alway whose stall could not contributing statements to the quainted, endeavoured to Slump in Hongkong Notes.

cape with an unexpected rush of press which might be made the troduce subjects for arbitration Reconstruction of the Board.

Today's Canton Times states hundreds of passengers by any object of controversy daring other than the wage question and that the Hongkong strike has As regards the reconstruction of the board, in future there would cedure was followed in the case tity of an understanding being of conditions which would have change rate of Hongkong-bank- one train. Exactly the same pro such time as there was a possibi- requested shipowners acceptance caused a big slamp in the ex be an equal number of English and French directors. The Chair of the seamen. That they were reached by friendly arbitration been contrary to law.

The closing rata of the dollar man will be British, with casting a fote. The managing director strikers was not the reason for and I think when it is possible

notes. It says the fact that very on demand to-day was 25. will also be British, while a French official will represent the the reduction; that they travell

Lastly, the resort to intimida, few orders have recently been majority of the French shareholders. Negotiations are afoot to ed as large parties, for whom the of the

to publish B fall report tion, the endeavour to embroil placed with foreign firms by looki seture Chairman who, from the banking viewpoint, might usual application for a redaction have taken place. It will with which

negotiations that other workers in a disputa; merchants-has caused s" decided immensely assist the company.

they were

the Hongkong notes in the értel

Gandhi's Offer.

1800 Coolies at Wrok." Meanwhile the number of cargo coolies at work is increasing. Yesterday there were 1,000, 10- day the number has risen to roughly 1,800 and still they come. Work is proceeding on the Tenya Maru, Lahore, Fushimi Mara, Gandhi's offer refers particularly to the imper ding commencement Van Overstraten, Bay State and of civil disobedience at Bardoli, as atated in the cable of the Ist, inst.Į others. The Keystone State. The previous cable stated:-Gaadhi's new mass civil disobedi- įdo-pita statements to the con- ence campaign, involving the non-payment of taxes, was inaugurated | trary, got away yesterday after- in the Bardoli district of Surat, where a conference of four thousand noon with her crew intact. The local representatives passed a resolution unanimously agreeing to forty Chinese members of her Gandhi's choice of this district for beginning the movement, and crew were not pereusded to leave deciding to start forthwith unless a round-table conference is held. the vessel. Her place at Holt's Speeches urging the enlistment of ten thousand volunteers were Wharf has been taken by the delivered at a mas meeting of the Bombay Provincial Congress Bay State. Committee, whereupon many enlisted, including Mrs. Naidu, loader As showing the spirit of agents of the women's movement in India, and practically all the Non-Co-and owners we hear that the operation leaders in Bombay.

Afrika and Java managed to get cargo handled before they left by using a gang of 51 "coolies" who included Mohammedans, Hindus,

Bombay, February 6. Gandhi has written to the Viceroy offering to postpone ciri! disobedience until the whole situation is reviewed if within seven days the Viceroy revises his policy, liberaten all political prisoners and restores freedom of association to the press.

| Arabs, Javanese, A few Europeans

STEAMBOAT COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN ON THE SITUATION.

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Col. Fitzgerald concluded that the prospects of increased revenue reduced fares. We are told, how tude of srious steamship callousness shown towards the market, whilst owing to th from the collieries were excellent, and when the time was spek ever, that the privilege is now owners has been in line with and hardship that might be sured af transportation facilities by tuns he was confident that they could use the excellent organisation with drawn, which does not seem prompted by die general interests by their own nationaleeand there is a big sho of the Fuchung Corporation to a much greater extadt.

|was made, was the reason for the be recognised that the itt directly concerned and not lessening in the demand «for}

The report was adopted.

[Continued on page, 8.)

to amount to much sesing that

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there can be few parties left to

of the pubio and at the lame fellow workmen dhrough a need- silver coin

as one which did not debar les prolongations of the strike, them from giving the most point to the fact that the Union

To-Day's Exchange.

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