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Hongkong Telegraph

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AT GENOA.

WAT¤AB OB+ SATURDAY APRIL. 22, 1922.

POURDED KEE

六拜禮

DEATH OF MR. W. C. D. TURNER.

Well-Known Interport

German and Russian Replies.

(Reuter's Service. I

Genos, April 21. Germany has accepted the Allies' conditions regarding the absence of her representatives from the sub-committee of eleven Fowers dealing with Russian affairs, and adds that Germany is prepared to collaborate with the Conference with a view to the reconciliation of nations, both in the East and West.

Germany's Latest Suggestion.

Genoa, April 21.

Cricketer.

LAWN BOWLS,

The Annual Meeting.

The annual géneral meeting of the Hongkong Lawn Bowls in Mr. D. Harvey's office.

Hongkong will learn with ex-Association was held last night treme regret of the death of Mr. W. C. D. Turner, of the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking stated that the messing was call- The President. Mr. R. M. Dyer,

suddenly at Amoy yesterday. Corporation, who passed awayed for the purpose of passing the.

minutes of the last-annual meet- For many years, the late Mr.ing, passing of accounts, and Turner had been associated with election of office-baarers for the the Bank, serving in several of coming season, and say other the Far Eastern offices and being business which might arise. The text of the German reply to the Allied Note säys Germany for a long time with the Head The minutes and' accounts recognised Russia years ago and the conclusion of the Treaty be Office in Hongkong. Some little baving been passed, Mr. Dyer "came possible weeks ago. Germany came to Ganas beartily deair-time ago, he was transferred to said that he had been very pleas

ing to cooperate with all nations in the restoration of Europe, but Saigon, to take charge of the led to act as President last season, the proposals of the London Conference took no account, of Get-Bank's branch there, and about but was of opinion. that the many's interests and the acceptance thereof would have meant heavy six weeks ago be went to Amoy bonours should go round. He Russian reparation claims against Germany. The German delegation in a similar capacity. During therefore wished to retire, and repeatedly and vainly drew attention to its misgivings in this matter. This residence in Hoogkong, be proposed Mr J. Reid as President. it then learned that the consenting Powers were separately (made many friends and was most who was elected negotiating with Russia and received information leading to the con-popular in the social and sporting clusion that an agreement not taking account of the just claims of life of the Colony. He was a. Germany would shortly be reached. Therefore tbe German splendid cricketer and reresant delegates were forced to pursue their interests alone. It suggests ed Hongkong in interport contests that the Russo-German Treats might be embodied in the generaljover a reriod of nearly twenty Russian settlement.

Russia's Reply.

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The other officers elected were:—Mr. J. Mody as Vico- President, Mr. W. Russell' as Chairman, Mr.

Gow B anditor and Mr. C. J. Tacchi as Jaars He first played for Hong-Treasurer-and Secretary. kong against Shanghai in 1 03 and his initial appearance was noteworthy for fine ionings, in which he scored 8 runs and con- Colony's victory that year. On tributed very largely to the

Genos, April 21. The Russian reply regarding the London Conference decisions at the outset situs that Russis was justified in requesting recognition with the counter-claim mentioned on the 16th. inst. as a set-off to debts. It proceeds, however, to concede the Allied pro- many occasions since, he has podals conditionally on war debts and unpaid interest being wristea done reoman service as a bat8- down and adequate financial assistance rendered as soon as possible. man for Hongkong.

The deceased's connection with

Mr. J. Russell asked whether the Association were, prepared to run a 1st and 2nd League.

This was found to be impossible which could put two teams in the as there were only three clubs

field.

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Mr. Russell then proposed the the Taikoo Bowling Club be allowed to enter two teams in the

League.

It is also prepared to restore the use of nationalised or reserved prop the Hongkong and Shanghai erty to its former owners, with the alternative of compensation arranged between the parties direct or the medium of Conference Bank began in 1899, and be was Mr. W. Gerrard asked if this arrangements. It emphasises the necessity of foreign assistance with the Head Office in Hong-were passed whether the Associa pending which it will be unable to saddle Russia with debts incapable kong from 1902 to 1913 and in of discharge and declares that Russia will be unable to assume her Shanghai from 1914 to 1918. In "pre-war obligations until recognised de jure.

"Largely in Accordance with Allied Note".

Soviet's Reply Accepted as Basis.

Later.

the latter year he went Home on leave and then returned to Hong- kong for a brief period, being transferred to Saigon about! a year ago. He passed through

few weeks ago.

tion would make a rule that the two teama be quite independent of each other, and that, no player! should be interobangeable.

日六十弍月三

SINGLE DOFY. 19 CTR

550. PER ANNUM

ANDERSEN, MEYER & CULTO,

MR. T. W. ROBERTSON,

who has just retired after over 30 years" residence in the Colony.

HONGKONG

ELECTRIC

COMPANY.

How Colony's Needs are. Being Met

previous year; 86 per cent of the outpur was generated at North Point, and 14 per cent. at the old Wanobat xation.

PLAGUE CASE - PROSECUTION.

Chinese Doctor Discharged.

The case in which Dr. Li Ho- ching, M.B., B.Sc., of 127 Welling- ton Street, was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell for failing to notify a case of plague was 'COD- eluded yesterday afternoon.

WGS

Dr. A. R. Esler, medical officer in charge of Victoria Mortuary, who made the post mortem ex- amiostion, said

not possible, merely from an external examination_of the body of the deceased, to say that the case was one of plague. He added that it was not possible to diag nose the case, at áll, without`a post mortem examination. Ho did not saspact plague before the examination. Except for one symptom the appearance of the body was consistent with death from influenza.

After Dr. Thomas had given evi-ence. His Worship said that the demeanour of de- fendent during the interview might have raised su«picions bat he did not think Mr. Sayer had proved that defendant had resson to believe that the man suffering from plague. On this ground he would dismiss the

BUMMONS.

PEKING NEWS.

WAS

Chang Tso-lin's Demands.

A Peking message states that Remande hare baen made to the according to current reporta saven

I think you will ages with me these including that Liang

Government by Chang Tso-lo gentlemen, that we have had TM Shib gi be allowed to retain know, we propose to call up the Heun be appointed Inspector balance of our unissund capital inf Jair; and if our business con- Honao: Province,

Kiangsu, Kiangsi and-

that 2.5

Hongkong on his way to Amy League, all League games to The Hon. Mr. A. O. Laag pres-very satisfactory year; as you the Premiership, that Chang

The late Mr. Turner, who was i

A very

sun-nin. Leung

This was agreed toks, Saturday, May 20th, was fixed for the opening day of the The conditions and offers indicated in the Russian reply are largely in accordance with the Allied Note presented last week, in

I start punctually at 3:30 pm.

ided at the 33rd. ordinary generel

down war debts by a percentage determinable later, also to postpone about 45 years of age. leaves & ¦ transacted, the meeting terminat.Company, Ltd., bald this morning rinues to grow at the present rate, famnesty be granted to Saa Yat- which the creditor Governments expressed their readiness to write

After other basiness had been meeting of the Hongkong Electric payment of undischarged interest and to remit part.

-It is laid down, however, that-ne-allowance is permissible in whom are in Amoy and with frearty vote of thanks to the Buildings. There were also the advisability of a stift farther Wu Pui-foo be cashiered.

widow and four children. all ofed by Mr. W. Gerrard proposing at the Company's St. Georgs'a we shall be obliged to consider. Ben and the Asfu party and that respect of debts due to foreign nationals or in respect of those whom much sympathy will be retiring President He stated present-Sir Paal Chater, the nationals' right regarding the return of their property, together with felt He was a son of the late that Mr. Dyer bad done much to Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, fessrs. increase of capital in the near

Another Peking message states compensation for damage or other loss.

Major Turner, of Hongkong, who promote the interests of lawn D. G. M. Bernard, G. H. Dodwell future."

that about a dozen foreign war- was himself a keen cricketer and bowls daring the pass sasson in (director). F. R. Marsh (manager) the report and accounts, I shall ships bave arrived at Tako, and it

Before moving the adoption of who accompanied the Hongkong many waYS. He had shown a J. W.C. Boorar,C.Osmund, Chow

is said that they will carry out Genoz, April 21.

team to Shanghai in 1892, being keen interest in the game, sod [Siu-ki, Chow

be glad to auswer to the best of the terms of the Treaty of 1901 in, Apart from the difficulty of deciding the form the Russian pay one of the eleven who lost their hed been

popular Yad-po, Leong Fatt-is. Ip Fook.my ability any questions you may case of a conflict between the ment for compensation is to take, no difficulty was apparent at to-lives in the lamentable calamity President and he (Mr. Gerrard) Leang Wing-seng, To Teo-bing,desire to ask.

Fengtian and Chibli troops, day's meeting of the sab committee, which accepted the Soviet's

There being no question, I now that L. E. Ozorio, O. Baptista, M.S. very manch

propose that the report and state- reply as a basis for discussion and appointed a committee of experts. Ancluding Neutrals, to deal with the subject.

his services

President.

The Manager road the notice ment of accounts as presented be

adopted. Mr. Gerrard's proposal was convening the meeting. unanimously responded to.

The Chairman said Gentle

Mr. T. E Pearce, in seconding Mr. Dyer, in reply, said he was men, The report and accounts said Mr. Chairman and gentle- very pleased to bave been Pre-baving been in your hands for themes. I feel sure I am voicing sident, and bis interest in the prescribed period, I shall, with the satisfaction of shareholders Lance Sergeant Andrews. garne was still as great as ever. your permission, follow the usual at the continued growth of this

he thought the honour procedure and take them as read. Company. should be given to another.

The net profit for the year, after

to stand again another year. would, however, be very pleased setting aside$193,869 for deprecia- tion of buildings and plint, and $100,000 for future expenditure in respect of change of voltage, is 5619.956 34, which, together with $112,754.05 brought forward from last year, gives us the amount o

French Press Still Critical.

Paris, April 21. Press comments to-day sharply "dissent from the view held at: Genos that the Russo-German incident closed.

The Echo de Paris is astounded at the obstinate blindness which allows culprits immediate return to the comity of nations."

The Matin declares that the conference is limping worse than ever, and that nobody is deluded by Mr. Lloyd George's electoral

strategy.

The Cablequimme asserts that M. Poincare rebuked M. Barthou for taking Mr. Lloyd Gerorge's viewpoint instead of insisting upon; cancellation of the Russo-German treaty.

The Ecfuir declares that the French Ambassador at Berlin will be withdrawn.

The Petit Parisien says that the Chamber will support Poincare in any determined action as regards the Germans.

White Sea Difficulty.

that occurred when the P. and O. regretted Steamer Bokhara went ashore on the Association were losing Northcote, and A. S. Elli

the Fescadores on returning from the Northern port, only two of the entire Hongkong team being saved.

THE POMEROY CASE.

The Judge's Decision. (From Our Own Gorrespondent. Shanghai, April 21. The decision in the Pomeroy case bas been announced, the Judge decreeing:—

(1) The month's potice of dis- M.missal given to Mr. Pomeroy by

Mr. Quelch was suficient.

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LAWN TENNIS.

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POLICE SERGEANT'S DEATH.

The

was

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

It is a source of We regret to record the death, ratification to us, and must be to which occurred at an early-hour the Directors, to find that the this morning at the Government liberal programme of expansion Civil Hospital, of Lance Sergeant undertaken during the last few No. 89. Alexander Andrews after years has been so largely taken a long period of sickness. deceased, who advantage of by the consuming public, and we are pleased to young man, was A native of learn that further extensions are Dundee, Scotland. He joined the In the semi-final of the Cham

8732,710.40 for appropriation. being contemplated to meet any Hongkong Police Force in 1919, planship Singles on the LKC.Your Directors recommend that increased demand on our plant after having served in the Great ground last evening, M. W. Lo this sum be disposed of as follows: The remarkable increase of units War, in which he was wounded. (2) Mr. Quelch must pay $2,000 met and defeated O. Rumisha by To pay a dividend of $1.50 per sold, amounting to 32 per cent.. The funeral takes place this for the Canadian property.

three sets to two and 23 games hare- oa' (3) The Judge decided that Mr.to 14 The sat scores were 6.2. $358.689; to place to reserve; volved, and I feel sure that the

239,126 shares amply justifies the expenditure in afternoon.

which the Company has been in- London, April 21.

Pomeroy went to America in 1-6, 6-0, 4-6, 6-0. Concurrently with the discussions at Genoa, an international direct defiance of Mr. Qualch's

$250,000; to CAITY forward In the Handicap Singles, "A" to next sval demonstration is being staged in the White Se, where,

account, $124,021.40 Upportunity of taking up the new orders.

Class, A. Brearley (plus 2/6) beat The dividend proposed is the capital will be availed of by all Rauter's correspondent at Christiania reports, concentration of British, Finnish, and Russian warships to protect fishing. The allowed, and an account ordered. 3-6, 6-3.

Mr. Qualch's counterclaim was J. B. Penman (wes 15/3) by 6-2.ame as last year, and I tras: existing shareholders. In these Russians have made broadcast a complaint that Britain bas” taken

you will find this satisfactory, days of high cost of living, when

·forceful measures to protect shipping; on the other hand, it is stated

Turning to the accounts, you practically everything has be-

If you're a chance at all you will notice that considerable come dearer, it must be satis should see Half-a-Chance" in London that the Soviets have repeatedly seized British vessels outside the statutory limits and refused compensation.

sums have been expended on new factory to our customers to find day at the Corones Theatre. plant and buildings. The principal bat not only has this Company Page 12. items in this expenditure are de по increase in their

There is so Allison piano for generators for North Point and charges, but actually reduced

sale-Page 4 various sub-stations, and cables them on two occasions dur

During the past ten years the A verbatim report of an interview with Mr. Lloyd George last

London, April 21. for our new distributing system. ing the last few years.

Soo Life Assurance business has might shows that the Premier anticipates handing over the im. The announcement is made of an offer of conversion to the Two 5,000 kilowatt turbo-alter- may be of interest to portant part of the conference work to the League of Nations for com- bolders of 5 per cant. National War Bonds due October 1j. 1922, and nators have been purchased customers for them to know that gold dollars Page 4...

grown from 164 to 536 millon pletion and exazation. Mr. Lloyd George favoured the admission of April 1, 1923. They will receive in exchange either 44 par cent, during the year. One of these with the exception of Shanghai,

At the Suday matinee at the Busals and Germany to the League, which is unable to carry out Treasury bonds bande repayable at par in April 1932 at the rate of sets has been in use for six where the charges are practically world Theatre to-morrow will Ita pacific sime as long as half of Europe is excluded from £100 with a cash payment of £4, or 34 per cent. Conversion Laan months, and the second is now the same ze ours, we are very be shown Wallace Reid in "Too membership.

at the rate of £134 of 334 per cent. Conversion Loan for each £100 being erected. Either of these much cheaper than our neigh any Millions."-Page 12. of 5 per cent War Bonds surrendered.

Transfer of Function to L. o. N.

London, April 21.

HUSSIAN SPRING SOWING SUCCESSFUL.

bing

Good Crop Prospects.

London, April 21. According to a message from Moscow the Commissary of Agriculture states that the spring sowing has been successfully accomplished, sverting a famine this year. Crap prospects are good.

Extraordinary. Case of Cannibalism.

NATIONAL WAR BONDS.

·Conversion Offer.

· FIGHTING IN BOKHARA.

Peshawar, April 21.

our

to-

Anyone want to buy an island? See Pige 4.

The new Fog Bignalling parang will be tested on Monday next.--Paze 4.

Shaw's Great Outfitting Sele commences on May 1.—Page 7.. Loxley & Co. advertise the Vales Auto-Strop Razor Fagy

machines in large enough to bours, Singapore, "Manild, Tien- supply the whole of the present tein, and Colombo. The sums put load, so that in the near future Away to reserve and carried for we shall be in the happy position ward may appear large, but I of having plenty of generating think shareholders will agree that plant for our immediate require this policy is a sound one. With It is reported from Kabul that the situation in Bokhara is serious. monte. Our distributing system these remarks, I beg to second There has been widespread fighting recently, Eavor Pashs leading in the central district was com- the adoption of the of repart the anti-Bolshevist forces. Usman Khoje, President of the Bokhara pleted in January, and con- and accounts as now presented. Republic, has fled to Afghanistan.

The report and accounts, ware. samers are being changed over id the new inaine, as fast as approved.. possible, and when this work is On the proposition of Mr. completed we hope to be able to Chaw Bin-ki, seconded by Mr. give a better and more reliable Leung Yan-po, the Hon. Sir Fanl supply Cable laying in the Chater, C.M.G., and Hon. Mr. Lao western districts is still proceed. Chu-pak were the elected directors, on log but should be finished by the Mr. C. Bernard Brown war end of the year. The number of re-elected auditor on the pro- units sold was 18,551763 position of Mr. Bonnar, seconded increase of $2 per cent on takby Mrs Ozeria,

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN DENMARK

Copenhagen, April 24. Damage estimated at £150,000 was caused by a huge fire A horrible oase of cannibalism occurred at Samara in the course extending over sixty acres at Aalborg, believed to be due to a short of famine riots. ¿Several provision stores were demolished, and a cirenit, 'Timber and coal yards were destroyed. lileguts from the American Reljef Association was killed and eaten j

the rioters.

Reval, April 21.

(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page

-To-Day's Kichange.

The closing tile of.

demand to-day was is.

Lighting Up Time. Lighting up time