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三拜禮'號八月式英港養 WEDNESDAY,

FEBRUARY

S, 1922. 日式十月正

NO SETTLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA.

SOLE CORE › 10 CTEA

$90 PER ANNUM

THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

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HIS MAJESTY'S GRATIFICATION AT THE PACIFIC PACT.

Points of the Premier's Speech.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, February 7. The State opening of Parliament took place with the usual

ceremonial.

But Republican Resolution Not Taken Seriously.

(Reuter's Service.)

Johannesburg, February 7. The resolution demanding a republic emanated from the East Rand, which reefs are the storm-centrs. It was moved by Mr. Waterston, a Labour legislator, who styles himself Major-General, but his army is largely regarded as a laughing-stock.

Enthusiasm among the so-called commandoes, which are endeavouring to remove officials from the essential services, is waning. The police hava hitherto refrained from arresting the leaders.

Later.

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Later. The King's Speech, on the opening of Parliament, referring to the Washington Conference, says that, while the four-Power

The conference between General Smuts, the Chamber of Mines, Pacific treaty replaces the Anglo-Japanese alliance, he is happy to

A mass meeting at the Town Hall resolved upon denouncing teel that the long-standing Anglo-Japanese concord will remains and the workers' representatives proved resultless. cordial as ever at the same time that Anglo-American relations will

the republican movement. enter & new fra in an even closer phase of friendship. The disarma-

Official Labour's Repudiation of Resolution.

Capetown, February 7, men: tresty provides a large measure of relief from the burden of armaments. In all these respects great results had been attained by the success of the Conference, for which the world owe a deep debt of gratitude to the initiative of the President of the United States, and which would be the happiest augury for future international

relations.

The Importance of Retrenchment.

be's social and economic disaster.

Mr. Boydell, leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, has repudiated the Waterston resolution. He said the Labour Party is pledged to maintain the Constitution A Nationalist republic would "A Republic by Constitutional Means".

Pretoria, February. 7. When twenty members of Parliament and of the Provincial In regard to the Estimates for the coming year, every effort would be made to reduce public expenditure to the lowest possible Council mat a deputation conveying the Johannesburg resolution in consistent with the security and efficiency of the State and with favour of a republic, the Nationalist members repudiated a public obligations. In view of the necessity of relieving citizens to revolutionary movement, saying that their object was to secure a the utmost from heavy burdens, Parliament would soon be invited to republic by constitutional means. consider measures necessary to give effect to the Irish agreement

A Bill of indemnity would also be submitted.

In regard to unemployment the only remedy is the appeasement of international rivalries and suspicions and the improvement of the conditions of trade throughout the world. His Majesty trusts that the Genos conference will establish the peace of Europe on a fair basis and settle the many important questions arising from the press. ing need of financial and economic reconstruction.

Proposals will be submitted to Parliament for the reform of the

House of Lords and for the adjustment of differences between the two

Houses.

A Bill will be submitted relating to the establishment of an

international trade corporation.

More Benedictions upon Washington.

London, February 7. The House of Commons was crowded at the opening of the now Session. Moving the Address to the Throne, Capt. D. H. Hacking' said that the results of the, Washington Conference had been more successful than the most sanguine anticipated. The Pacfic treaty was an epoch in the sanals of the Empire. He paid a warm tribute to Mr. Balfour.

THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

Senate Committee's Bill.

Paris, February 7.

In regard to the decision to await the statement of M. Poincare, it was said that in any case it was necessary to know the exact position of the Bank, its liabilities, character, category, depositors, and the exact amount of the Boxer indemnity.

GANDHI'S OFFER.. Government's Firm Reply.

THE STRIKE SITUATION.

EXORBITANT DEMANDS BY NORTHERN

CREWS.

MORE RECRUITING IN SHANGHAI

difficulty in the

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situatica and having received instructiona and opinions from numerous quar tars, this Federation has used ita [influence to mediate sad on this sccount it dispatched its reprs“ sentatives to Canton on the Sih to. approach the seaman in the hope of an early settlement. They BEAIS that as the Saagsen's. Brien kan boạn skend, # is difficult to SUUR- mon them together --Botng one?~~ vineed of their difficulties, this Federation begs to present to you the stalo of affairs and Government's Thanks to American “Specials

request you to take consideration the griavanċss of Except that the number of cargo rendors into joining the strike. the workman and have the coolies at work bus risen to-day to Defendant produced one witness Seamen's Union reinstated to |2,500 the strike situation is an- this morning who was unable to its original state in order that they changed. But one or two facts explain his conduct, and his may have a place to summon the emerge that are worth noticing. Worship decided to impose the seamen together and come to.

For one thing, it has to be noted penalty already stated.

some definite terms. Should this: that these cargo coolies are wholly

be granted, this Federation agr836. / unloading cargo.

to act as mediator, in order to engaged in

meet your wish to love the people as babies. This is the humble Work is going on at at the Kow. onships in the harbour. Necessary Some legal points on the status} loon wharves, at Holt's wharf and commodities are being supplied to of the Seamen's Union are to be petition of the petitioners."

Considering that practically all the public, but it must not be supraised by the defending solicitor the seamen are in Canton and posed that the export trade of the in the case in which Wong Kam that it is not at all difficult to

them together Colony is being revived. So far and Lo Yui-lam were to-day summon

The Status of the Seamen's Union.

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un loading to speak of has been charged with being members of petition of this nature might as be unduly optimistic over the recharge as being an "unlawful is a palpable quibble. engaged in. It is as well not to that Union, described in the well never have been brought. It turn of 2,500 coolies. The fact society."

So far nothing has been re- Mr. J.R. Wood:-Are you caived from the eight boarding- that so many have returned is pleasantly significant, but it does members? not mean the end of the strike. Northern Crews Become Hary

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From a hint we had this morn-

Defendants-Yes.

houze keepers who left Csuton on Monday afternoon.

Other Items.

for

To Mr. W.B. Hind who de- fended, the Magistrato put thei question:—What do you ank ma The loss to Chinese trade 42 a

to do?

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Mr. Hind said that he would consequence of the strike has

Yokeba

The Senate Finance Committee's Bill regarding the Banque Industrielle authoriass the French Government to negotiate in

SOMB logal questions were of a foreign bank, which does a accord with the Chinese (overoment & credit operation destined to ing it would appear tha: Northern like the ease to be adjourned, as been estimated by the compradore safeguard the material and moral interests of France by the use of crews are not so readily obtain-

likely. They are becoming some- which was that the defendants amounting to between fire and six France's share of the Boxer indemnity, an operation which is able as at one time appeared involved, the main point of great deal of Chinese business, as intended to refloat the Banque Industrielle de Chine.

members of the million dollars up to date. what foxy: Hongkong's need is had been

since its inception,

The Toyo Kisen Kaisha advisa asking for VATY substantial their opportunity, and they are Union guarantees, without giving any abiding citizens until the Govern- promptly at noon on Saturday, and had been considered laws that the Tenyo Maru will sail

ic retura. We hear of one case

ment thought fit to take away the 11th instant, for Bhanghai.. where a little bonus of a month's the Union's legal status and de-

Kobe, Nagmaaki, salary in advance was asked for clared ita illegality. The cir- Honolulu and San Francisco. The and was granted provided that cumstances, bearing in mind that crew of the Tenyó Maru being the seamen accepted it the day the defendants were members of practically all Japanese, ber sail- after they left a certain northern

what bad once been, a lawful ing will not be affected by the port for Hongkong. That offer institution, could not bring the Chinese seamen's strike.

Exports Prohibited. The Indian Government has issued a statement in reference to was refused. The owners. p defendsrts under the Ordinance

which they were now An Order has been made by the. Gandhi's offer as set out in a cable yesterday. The statement parently, are being asked to put under

Governor-in-Council prohibiting Labour Leader on the Disarmament Conference.

declares that bis demands are such that as Government could even down a big sum without receiving

Sergeant Shannon, also repres- | the exportation of coal, rice, and discuss them. Civil disobedience is fraught with such danger to the 07 guarantee that the other side The Right Hoa. J.R. Clynes (Labour) said that the Washington is that it must be met with steraness and severity. The Gavern-of the bargain will be pented to the Court that a remand for from Hongkong to any des

They &10 not likely to

was desired by the Deputy Super-tination. Permission to export Conference kept rather too closely to the arithmetic of instruments

ntendent of Police, Mr. T. H. may, however, be given in of war, but the naval agreement was a positive gain, especially if it ment is confident that in taking measures for its suppression it capaccede readily to these terms.

King, who wished to go into the suitable cases. evidence furnished by a number More Guilds Proclaimed." of books and documents seized; A Guterminent Gazetle Extra- and also by the Secretary

ordinary issued this afternoon for Chinese Affairs, who wish-declares the following societies to be unlawful:-The Chap Yin

Capt. Evans, seconding, trusted that nothing would arise to frustrate or fritter away the momentous decisions of the Washington Conference.

London, February 2.

The previous cable stated that Gandhi had offered to "post- could be viewed as the first step towards a greater reduction of rely upon the support of all law abiding citizens. armaments and better relations among the caval Powers of the world. He was entirely hopeless, however, of ever maintaining the Pona" civil disobedience if the Viceroy, within seven days, "revised peace of the world by any process of measuring the instruments of his policy" and fulfitled other stipulations!]

war. He hoped that Washington was only the beginning of confer- ences which would lead to a definite arrangement ending, finally, in the disarmament of the world for the purposes of war.

The Premier's Attitude Towards France.

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION.

Not Likely to be Successful for Many Years.

London, February 7.

Crews from Shanghai, The following telegram received from our Shanghai correspondent throws some light on the question of employing Northern crews:—

charged.

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to discover the

purport

Shanghai, February 8. of a declaration found in the Kang Wai, the Lo Tung Tung The Canadian Pacific Steam-defendants" possession. The Tak Kung Wol, and the Li Fo ship Company is recruiting 400 Sergeant understood that Mr. Tuen Kang Wui Ningpo sssmen for the Empress of | Hallifax would like to come pp Japan and the Monteagle. The to prosecute in person. date of their departure is doubt-

The Nanking leaves to-morrow for Hongkong with a Cantonese crew. The owners are unable to The China send a Nipon crui

Mr. Lloyd George said that the Washington Conference was

Col. Guest, Secretary of the Air Department, presiding at the one of the greatest achievements for peace in the history of the world. He paid a tribute to Mr. Balfour, and emphasised that the Imperial Air Conference at the Guildhall, said the prospect of com Conference would save millions this year. Mr. Lloyd George urged mercial success in aviation in Europe could not be realised for manyful. the necessity of giving France & guarantee, thus restoring her con-years, but the outlook from the Imperial viewpoint was of the fidence and leading to that calmness of judgment which was vital to brightest. They must concentrate their efforts on distances which wiss decisions. Germany must be made to feel that a policy of could not be bridged except by air, notably from England to India. revenge would not pay. We were in honour bound by the guar antees given by Mr. Wilson and Mr. Balfour at the Versailles Praco Conference.

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Replying to Sir Donald Maclean, Mr. Lloyd George said that a full opportunity for discussion of any pact would be given.

As regards Labour complaints concerning unemployment, Mr. Lloyd George pointed out that the Government was spending over a hundred millions yearly in relief.

Adjustment of War Debts.

Mr. Lloyd George said that Britain was quite willing to discuss the adjustment of war debts if all creditor and debtor natious came io, but could not forego her claims when there were heavy ones against bec.

The Geddes report would be laid before the House at the end of the week. The Government did not feel justified in following some parts, but was prepared to adop: suggestions involving most drastic cuts in expenditure.

Proposals Regarding Egypt.

BERLIN STRIKES TO BE CALLED OFF.

Negotiations with the Government.

Berlin, February 7.

oa the Nanking, fearing trouble with the Cantonese.

Government Thanks Americans. Below is a copy of a letter At the conclusion of the negotiations on the pas of the Imperial Chancellor and the Minister of Finance with the representatives of which the American Consul Gen- bas received from the the workers and officials of their organisations, the latter accepted eral

Colonial Secretary's Office, the Government pledge immediately to adjudicate upon wages and Colonial Secretary :- other questions as a suitable basis for calling off the strikes.

Hongkong,

CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA.

[Sir,

The case was adjourned until Friday afternoon, bail in the sum of $1,000 each being granted to the defendants,

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Ships in the Harbour. The number of vessels in the Tenders are being called for by harbour to-day reached top-water Headquarters Offices.-Page 4. mark. The total was 168 or ope The next tournament of the more than yesterday and one Hongkong Boxing Association more than the total on February takes place at the City Hall on 2. The tounaze was 269,091 48 February 25th-Page 4. against 271,200 yesterday. The Consignees of cargo by the number of Japanese vessels was Fushimi Maru are

given the increased by two and the number customary notice on Page 4:

The Warwick Comedy Com- of French was decreased by one -the Cap Arcon having left for pany announce an extension/of Haiphong

their season here-Pape 4.

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7th February, 1922.

At the Coronet Theatre to-night. The Seamen Quibbling.

is being shown "Battling Jana". His Excellency the Governor

whilst at Kowloon Rex Beach'a The representatives of the Substantial "Benefit" for Old Test Match Player."

desires me to express to you and,

drama "The Silver Horde" is the Hongkong Chinese General Sydney, February 7.

through you, to the American The cricket match between the Australian touring side and the community of Hongkong, this Labour Association have retora principal film on the bill.-Page

Charlie Chaplin in "The Vag Rest of Australia for the benefit of the ex-Test Match player, Government's warm appreciation ed to Hongkong and from their Definite proposals regarding Egypt would be announced after Iredale, realised £1,740. The Rest scored 393 and 302 for 5 wickets of the valuable assistance which statements it appears that the

at the Hongkong Theatre.— toenter into any negotiations with bava the discussions with Lord Allenby. We were willing to meet all the (declared) while the touring side registered 493 and 260 for 4, the is being rendered to it by the Seamen's Union leaders decline bond" is the current'attraction

American citizens who

Page 12. Egyptian people's legitimate national aspirations and to abandon match being drawn.

enrolled themselves as special the owners until the Hongkong)

Government bas agreed to the retruck are told in a special fullpage The merits of Thornycroft constables in the protectorate upon the fundamental conditions of safeguarding

the present Imperial communications et ceteru,

the establishment of the Union indvt-Page 8. emergency caused by

Hongkong. Yesterday several of sexmen's strike.

The .. Van Overstraten has the delegates interviewed theived and consignees are giren Hon. Mr. Hallifax and handed the usual notice on page 4.

The Irish Settlement.

A Bill will be introduced immediately giving the Irish Provisional Government the authority at present vested in the Imperial Government. This was most urgent to enable the Provisional Government to deal with problems like unemployment. It might

(Other Telegrams on Page 2)

RIFLE LEAGUE.

Positions to Date.

The Hongkong Rifle League

then be found desirable to seek the opinion of the electors of Ireland table to date is as follows:-

on the Treaty. The body so elected would have to frame a now Constitution. The Premier emphasised that the unsuccessful meet-

ying between Mr. Collins and Sir James Craig was only the second; patience was required. The boundaries question would only arise!

after the Constitution had been incorporated in an Act of Parlia-H. K. Defence Corps... meat. He concluded by stating that legislation carrying the treaty H.M.S." Hawkins into effect would be submitted in due course.

Help for Austria.

LM.S."Tamar" Dockyard R. C. H.M.S. Cairo"

Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a question, said the Government Royal Engineers proposed, pending the United States' suspension of the Austrian L.M.S. "Ambrose Lein, to advance to Austria.upon good security the balance of over H.M.8. “Merlin” two millions of the ten millions voted for Mid-Europe. He believed H. K. Police ...

H.M.8. "Titania” France was also prepared to make an advance.

Matobes

Fired.

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EARLIER SPECIAL

TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ANNUAL RACES.

I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, (88.) CLAUD SEVERN,

Colonial Secretary. Another Man Jailed: Sentence of three months bard labour without the option of the fine was to-day inflicted by the to Hongkong for the annual Magistrate (Mr. R. E. Lindsell)

Shanghai, Feb. 7. Shanghai jockeys and owners wil sail on Saturday and Wednesday

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him a petition, a translation of

The 0.8.K. advise consignees of which is as follows:-

carga that cargo for Hongkong in "Petitioners Teu Kung-hap being carried on to Singapore.— and others, delegates of Woon Page 4. Yin (Barbers) Labour Associat- ios, now in charge of the descriptions by Morryweather's il

Fire fighting apparatus of al manitarian Federation of Chi- advertised by Jardine, Mathesor nese Employees:

& Co.-Pigs &

"Whereas the present strike of the seamen is solely caused by the 1 races, Mr. Frank Vids and Mr. Cin the case in which a Chinese question of increase of wages, both IR. Burkill will ride for Sir Paul was yesterday charged with dis the capitalists and the labourers Chater and Mr. "Billy" Hill will orderly conduct, in the Central are holding out for a long time without any sign of a settle- ride for Messrs Posts and Hayim. Market on Sunday.

The charge had been amended ment, and the whole popular on Other Shanghai riders are Messrom one of intimidation, it being ton of the Colony has bean Gussie White, Eric Moller, Jack alleged that the defendant made affected and inconvenience has 2p.m. Baron Bauki, Knoll and M. O. Springfield. an attempt to coerce the market been felt.

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