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Native Labour. Thuring 1991 strikes occurred hongkong affecting the wagÈS Lecuanies and skilled labour and beslutung in advaures of wages up At the same time, strikes I in

the nightweak- wete procvesting in ing province, 'kaam, up to the serious situation wach we have

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FRIDAY." APRIL 21. 1922.

EARLIER. TELEGRAM), -

BRITISH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE..

London, April 20..

BANK FAILURES.

much pleasure to second the adep- tion of the Report and Accounts ne prosented. Oaf Chairman has re ferred, in a clear and precise man-

The annual inspection of men- iner, to the principal matters dealt bers of the Hongkong Volunteer

with by our Committed during the Defence Corps by the General. past year, and little mère can pro- Officer Commanding (Major-Gen A new company, representing a working agreement between Stable bo added by mr. save to say Sir John Fowler, KC.M.G. C.B., âve of the biggest British engineering companies, has been launch- on Murrayed under the name of the British Power and Traction Finance that I feel sure my fellow-members D.S.O.), took place

the vast Parade ground yesterday even-Company for the purpose of securing engineering contracts aboard. very fully appreciate

Out of 281 rank and by combining experience and resources. The directors emprise amount of work-and very hard,jing.

file in Idifficult, and laborious work-done

Corps, 141 representatives of Cammel Lairds, Arrol, the Prudential Assurance, Committee paraded. Forty-four are on leave the English Electric represented by Lord Meston), North-British- by you. Sir. nad

Lieut-Col. HTM W. Bird, D.SIÓ.] Locomotive and John Brown companies. Eduring what has been probably the

was in command and with him was most momentous year in the history of the Chamber. if tolong. 1, for one, am pleased to think that we may hope in the near future to see a better telephone was addressed by Major General After the inspection, the parade,

service; and I feel sure the Tele-Fawler. phone Co., has done its vitrust to The General Officer Command- These rull Labour CONENTIANA

keep up with the increased demands ing complimented the Volunteers Continue apparently without during trying and difficult times; on their smart turn out o4 the regard to the mesitable nereage in and as for the cable service, there occasion when they formed a living costs, which the enhancement has been such an improvement of guard-of-honour to His Royal of wages must bring about, to say late, that at present we have not Highness the Prince of Wales. nothing of its effect on the prosper very much to complain about. ItHis Royal Highness, he knew, was ity of South China generally, in is interesting to learn that there pleased to see that they had a which Chinese and Europeans are is a possibilityof another cable being The object of this inspection, the Volunteer Defence force here. equally concerncil.

aid between England and Chios General proceeded, was to see the which shows what confidence such general turn-out and appearance men na Sir J.

Tennison Pender. af the Corps and their steadiness and his associates of the Fasten, on parade. He had much plea- Telegraph Company, have in the sure in telling them that he con- future of this great country at the Įsidered both were good. He need back of us.

hardly say that in a place like The Crime Wave.

Hongkong he thought that the num-

markable movement in the laoou!

market, both skilled and unskilled

Although it does not strictly come under the period now under review you will no doubt expect me comment on the

serious rike and resulting conditions. Su soon as the situation reached the entical stage your Committee

recent

London, April 20. German mark, five minor Dutch banks have recently closed their. As the result of the trade depression, especially the fall of the

doors, of which Marx and Company, of Rotterdam, is the most important, with paid up capital of twelve and current accounts de- posits of forty million forins. The bank will be wound up by two of the larger Dutch banks, which have guaranteed settlement of the creditors clairns.

OIL COMPANIES" AGREEMENT.

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London, April 20, In connection with the Stock Exchange report that the Shell Transport and Anglo-Persian Oil Companies have concluded working agreement for the marketing of their products in Britain for the next five years, the Financial Times says it is generally be lieyed an understanding has been reached whereby either concern will supply the other with oil at an agreed price in the event of a shortage. This is important as indicating that no rate-cutting war is contemplated by either side.

INDIAN POLITICAL SITUATION.

appointed a general strike coin- The Chairman's remarks on the ber of members in the Local De mittee who kept themselves as close-rice trade of the Colony are in-fence Force should be much great- ly as possible in touch with the teresting, and the allusion to Ger-er than at present. This Force, he

Simla, April 20.. whole situation, sugerating as far man competition in this important wanted them to remember, was es-

There is a temporary lull in the p:litical situation. A pour they could - with the directly trade a further reminder of what sentially for real service: not a

response has been made throughout the country to the much- start with a war to asistigs/we may expect. not only in rice show force, or simply a force got advertised national week, both as regards hartals and collections. andvable, settlement. making rebut in all commodities, both into up to amuse, but to carry eat real

erus work when called upon.)

It is believed the non-co-operators are seriously short of fands. The Presentations, and working with fand cut of this port. Membera

reasons for the lull include the good harvest, the impossibility of *vertment where it sorted twees (will, I feel sare, fully support the He was quite sure that the work done by the Volunteer Force dur-

sustaining popular excitement, interament of leaders, internal dis-, * year advantage este gaten Committee in every endeavour to

the meresta of E Chemieisee the Fire Brigade brought to the the recent troublesome time sensions due to Gandhi's removal and failure to achieve tangible

was fully appreciated by a large results, particularly as regards the frequently-promised Swaraj. ared its metubeck, as well as an .. (the highest state of efficiency.

number of people. Continuing. ; We are glad to have you ref conegal interrats of the Coskuntaats.

like all concerned your interat erage of cargo, and that this is

port a reduction in cases of pile GO.C. said great credit was the Force and orged

CANCER RESEARCH. Strike Committer mute berg arrives due to the efficiency of the Police.

get 4 Isrger

London, April 20. handicapped an dealbwewith the S. 8. Compacles

joie-up and take The one hundred thousand dollars. :ered by Lord Atholstän and Wharf

He did situation wwing, to the fact that empanies. The continual

think for cancer research, goes to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund

in London. was not a strike welbour tained in of serious crime within the these times anyone could say that there was no chance any Hongkong. Sinkers left in line ¡fodny (though perhaps not sure foodie, for Kanta, where I letose, fielding in view of the unsettled further trouble. for all over the various influentes exercised anrecz je

tute of the country behind us world there were riots and distur and indirect messians buttgerina a " to say the least, very discon-bances of some sort or other going or. It behoved them to be ready settlement in the interests of bonerting to the community: and it

to be hoped the hands of cur G.O.C. expressed himself as entire to meet any that might arise. The parties and it was only by operable Captain Superintendent

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COTTON PEACE.

London. April 20. Another move towards cotton peace was made at Manchester which last week broke with the employers ever the proposed wages yesterday. The negotiating committee, representing tem ucion3. at, decided to resume negotiations with the employers to-morrow.

CURRENCY PROBLEMS.

Genoa, April.20.

The Currency Sub-Commission, presided over by Sir Robert

contral banks under the aegis of the Bank of England to devise measures to standardise rates of exchange and deal with other currency problems. Another sub-commission resolved }:

to rezem. mend complete freedom. of exchanges.

internment with 1. Jameson and order to cope

units, such as in sectiona and Mr. Luk King feb, a deputy from with those gentry, who seem to work together and to get to know platoons. He appealed to the mes the Cantor. Foreigs Bee, that amake our Colony their happy hunt their N.C.0's. and officers so that settlement was ultimately arreding ground. Applause). Sup!

, and an agreement reached on the port will be given in every end them. As far as Military Head-Horne, has decided to recommend the convening of a congress of

they might have condence main question while a general strike (your made by the Committee to was rating. The thanks of die spasume in then protests against they had nothing to do with the Lquarters were concerned, of course Chamber are due to De Janine the Crown Agents system which Corps except to try and assist in mud Mr. Lak Binzich for the very jY02, have rightly described as

the treining Dcd wake valuate assistance they rendered in antiquated. In conclusion. mem-

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AS they possibly what you have stated regarding could. Ther could rest assured. the valuable services rendered by the G.O.C. concluded, that Military Dr. Jamieson and Mr. Luk Headquarters would continue to King-foh during the recent strike take an interest in them and di all he done to minimize the effects negotiations: as also to your re.they could for them in the fature. should a similar experience arise ference to the splendid, work of in the fatur. A good text for four energetic Secretary, Mr. Blair. Battalion Headquarters, Lient Chinese and ourselves alike is fur-(Applause). nished in the Turks rand by The motion was carried unanim. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in the jously. Prince's Pavilion during his recent

this way

The strike expencuces have canny of us thinking and all of are concerned with what may be

Election of Committee. Mr. M. E. F. Airey proposed that

There were present on parade:

Colonel H. W. Bird. Major R. B. Young and 14 other ranka; Artil ery Company, Lieut. 1. S. McCann and 10 other ranks: Engineers,| 2 Lieut. R.. M. Smith M.B.E. and

FRENCH RUBBER MANUFACTURERS.

Paris, April 20. The Association of French Rubber Manufacturers have ad- dressed a protest to the Minister of Commerce against the proposed customs duty of two francs per kilogramme on rubber imported from countries other than the French Colonies.

COTTON GROWING IN AUSTRALIA.

Brisbane, April 20.

SEMENOFF RELEASED ON BAIL

visit. viz: "The J! this Colony the following compase the Com-18 other ranks: Machine Gun Corps

The Queensland Government announces a scheme for settling and its prosperity is interdependentmittee for the ensuing year: Hon. Capt. Murdoch and 12 other ranks; 1,500 cotton growers in Central Queensland. where nearly half a on the British and Chinese dwellers Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. A Mounted Infantry, Capt. Murdoch million acres of suitable land is available. on the island. Hordering on ancient 0. Lang, Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, and 17 other ranks; "Light Infantry, China, with its centaries of history Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. D. G. 2/Litat. T. P. M. Bevan, M.C. and and of experience, Hongkong form. Bernard, Mr. G. M. Dodwell, 2 other ranks; Infantre, Lieut. F. a meeting place that should be of Mr. C. Montague Ede. Mr. G. T. C. Hall and 13 other ranks; mutual advantage to both civilian-Edkins, Mr. J. Owen Hughes and Scottish Company. Litut. T. W.

Great Britain has always|Mr. A. 5. D. Cousland.

Hill, M.C., and 29 other ranks; Reserves, Lieut. A. J. Weyman, Acting Adjutant, and 2 other ranks. CRICKET.

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displayed a lively and unfagging

Mr. John Robertson seconded.

interess is the development of Mr. N. L. Watson proposed Mr. Chisa, and in all that appertains to P. A. Cox, and Mr. R. C. B. Hockey its prosperity; and your zeal in the seconded. promotion of the Colony's welfare, combined with the cordial friend. ship that Las always existed be tween the races in Hongkong, augurs) well for its future advancement. (Applause).

Secretary.

I would like to place on record 'my great appreciation of the cap-

United Services Shanghai

The Chairman announced that eleven nominations having been

XI v. H.K.C.C. received for the ten positions, a The Faited Services team which ballot would be necessary. is to go to Shanghai next month to Messrs. R. Sutherland and Way the northerners will play Adamson were appointed scru-Harken; Cricket Club to-morrow,; tineers, and after the ballot the commencing at 2.15 p., co the Chairman announced that the Club ground. The following will Committee as proposed by Mr.be the H.K.C.C. tear: T. E. Airey had been elected.

Pearce (Captain). . R. Saver. vices rendered by our Secretary-firmation of the election of the I. E. A. Webster, I.. J. Davies, The Chairman proposed the con- E. I. Reed. E. J. E. Mitchell, Mr. D. K. Blair-since bis return following new members of from Home; and without his valu-Chamber:

the E. G. Lammert, D. Evans, H. able assistance during the period of Meyer & Co., T. E. Griffith, Ltd., and E. W. Hamilton..

Anderson Owen Hughes. Major Matthews the strike it would bave been in Ip Tak & Co., Indo China S. N.. possible for me to have attended to Co., Ltd., Hongkong Hotel Co.) my own business and at the same Ltd., Pacific Blaii Steamship Co.,Staff and Pupils of Queen's Cul- time have carried out the duties Mr. G. W. C. Burnett, Mr. D. Alege . Queen's College Old Boys' attaching to the Chairmanship of Purves. this Chambe. (Applause),

Accounts.

Messrs.

Queen's College Match.. The second annual cricket match

Association will take place to Seconded by Hon. Mr. E. V. D. tortur, commencing at 2 p.m., Parr and carried.

on the Chinese Recreation Club ground at Causeway Bay. The teams are as follows:

This concluded the business. The Accounts as presented will no Poabt be considered satisfactory Committee, Hoa. Mr. A. 0. Lang At a subsequent meeting of the and I do not think there is any was elected Chairman and Mr. D. thing in them requiring special com-G. M. Bernard Vice-Chairman.

ment.

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New York, April 20.1 General Serenoff has been released

а bail of 325,000 furnished by his friends. The police reserves had to be called out to present disorders among a hostile Eastside crowd outside the prisca.

MARSHALL JOFFRE IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, April 20. Marshall Joffre, on his way home from the Far East, was to-day presented to Prezident Harding by M. Jusserand.

"VARSITY TEAM WINS AT LACROSSE.

Ithaca (N.Y.), April 20.

The Oxford and Cambridge Lacrosse team defeated Cornell University by five goals to two.

EARLIER SPECIAL

TELEGRAMS.

SINGAPORE POLICE DECORATED.

BILLIARDS.

Palace Hotel Handicap.

There were two very close and (From Our Oun Correspondent.) interesting games in the Palace Singapore, April 20, Hotel Handicap last night. J. C. His Excellency the Governor Achin defeated E. R. Hyndman presented the KingówPolice Medal by a single point, the scores being! Queen's College.-J. S. Carreem to Chief Detective Inspector Costello 250-249. Achín made breaks of (Captain), F. 3. Arculli, A. O. and also to two Chiese detective 18, 15 and 14 (twice) whilst Hynd- Brawn, F. J. Edwards, J. C. Flet-contables and a Malay constable man's highest was 17 (twice). cher. S. A. B. Ismail. W. Kay, at a ceremonial parade of police, I now beg to propose the adop

A. H. Madar. M. P. Madar, D. for acts of gallantry. The first fext round by beating E. R. Earn- J. H. Tait (-125) got into the tion of the Report and Accounts as

Georges Carpentier underwent Muhammed and J. F. de Pome.

three bravely tackled an armed shaw (-100) 250-222. presented, and after this has been an operation last month. An in-

Tait dia Q. C. O. B. A.-A. el Arculli, gang of robbers, though fired well with breaks of 25, 24, 19, 18, seconded I shall be pleased to cision was made in the left side (Captain), C.G. Anderson, C. Choa, at, effecting arrests. The Malay 17, 16 and 14. Earnshaw's best answer any questions which mem- of the neck to remove ganglions. C. Hunt, S. A. Ismail, S. D. jumped into the sea at night time was 15. 1 vers may desire to put.

which were causing the boxer Ismail, S. H. Ismail, E. A. Moos- and rescued a Chinese. The medal wuch discomfort. Carpentier

deen, A. H. Roberts, A. H. Rum was also awarded a Sikh constable will resume training for bis jahu,and D. Rumjahn.

at Penang for saving a wornan and 6. p.m.-M. McCarthy v. F. T. Seconding the resolution, Mr. J.match with Kid Lewis in a few Umpires:-Hung Hing fat, and child whe fell into the sea from the James. Owen 'Hughes mid: It gives me weeks' time.

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