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is not only pre-war "quality", it is

PRE-WAR

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

(YALE)

burglars exist when

WHISKY

You can forget that

of genuine age-fine bouquet and flavour.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

Alexandra Building.

Phone 616.

TUESDAY, MAY 30; 1922.

DAY BY DAY.

THE MAN WHO KICKS ABOUT EVERYTHING WILL KICK ABOUT

from, Canton during the progress of the negotiations. What is needed is an impartial and per- manent Board of Arbitration, representative of the Govern NOTHING. ment, employers and' employees. The Government can no longer) The 9.15 outward train for stand aloof in these recurring Canton on Monday morning ran disputes which involve public & Chinese man at Chahang.

Talpo, killing him outright."

services

THREATENED SHORTAGE IN THE COTTON CROP.

The Question of Development Within the Empire.

(Reuter's Service, )' ¡Continued from page 1)

London, May 29.

In the Hours of Commons, Mr. Arthur Samuel affirmed that the. estimates showed that the supplies of American cotton were likely to fall below the world's demand by the end of the current twelve- Falling into the hold of the month, and probably the British cotton industry would be seriously The Budokwai.

Hosang whilst at work, a painter interfered with until the 1923 American crop became available. Ho was badly injured. He was refurged steps to increase the current year's production of British- This is the name of an Anglo- moved to

grown cotton. literal translation being rendered

Japanese society in London, the Hospital. the Kwong Wab

Mr. Baldwin, President of the Board of Trade, replying, emphasis-~~ the Ways-of-Knighthood

ed that every effort was being made to develop cotton-growing The as. Pinetree State, which within the Empire as expeditiously as possible, but no relatively you put a Yale promote phraimed to arrived in port this morning, large amount was likely to be obtained immediately from these

physics training, it brought five Filipino stowaways, sources. aims also at mental development who boarded the vessel during Night-latch on your and the cultivation of self her call at Manila.

door.

control. The favourite form of exercise is

Our old;

Into-China.

A.S. WATSON & Co. Ltd. Natalination Nightlatch wrestling), of which little Yukio lost her propellor near Quin Hon.

The Yale Cylinder

Ju-jitsu (Japanese The French ship Ta Tao Tao

and deadlock, offering all the con. Tani used to give such extra-

The Derawangse venience of the spring lock, together ordinary displays before admiring left this morning to tow the dis

audiences. with the

abled vessel into Saigon. English music-ball most perfect security

But, as just mentioned, the cult known

goes farther than this. Budokwai; In connection with the recap principles are thus defined by the tion held at the Catholic Union "In the pursuit of Club on Sunday, we are, asked to Budo, be earnest, sincere, and say that the programme did not, open-minded; treasure chivalry; as stated, include a dance. esteem straight ring: never

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YALE

The Telegraph.

society:

boast or misuse one's skill.” Crassing the harbour by the From this it will be seen that the ferry. Polar Star, at 10 am.on idea is to preserve the famous Monday an olderly Chinese died courtly spirit of Basido in these suddenly en voyage. The man prosaic days; and we are pleased bad been unwell for several days. to note that the fifth annust dis- play at the Eolian Hall, London,, bad several British participants. The Philippines.

ALLEGED RUSSO GERMAN MILITARY AGREEMENT,

Questions in Parliament.

London, May 29.

In the House of Coumans, in reply to questions. Mr. Lloyd George stated that enquiries had been made in regard to the authenticity of the signature to the Russo-German military agree- eat, but no confirmation had been obtained. The matter would not be last sight of.

Commander Kenworthy: Did not Mr. Lloyd George on Thursday say that the agreement was a forgery?

document publisher in the press.

Mr. Lloyd George replied that he was then referring to the

KING OF SIAM'S ENLIGHTENED STATESMANSHIP.”

English Review's Tribute.

was on Monday taken to the A woman of 11, Taiping Shao, Government Civil Hospital with a broken head. A bamboo pale was

London, May 29. The Fortnightly Recite contains a noteworthy tribute by Mr. describes the achievements of this "philosopher King" in raising the dislodged from the clothes W. G. Hole to the King of Siam's enlightened statesmanship, t Road and and struck ber as it fell. tone of public and private morality and bringing the.opium traffic under strict control, suppressing gambling houses, establishing com- pulsory education, and promoting sports. The King provides s answer to what an autocrat of genius may do for his people better than under democratic conditions.

HONGKONG, 30th May, 1922.

THE STRIKE OVER.

A Filipino independence mis- Once again--and we hope the sion is on the way to Washington-brackets of a house in Hollywood experience will be a lasting one--A little while ago there was

split in the Nacionalista ranks, Hongkong is free of strike trou-bot after a lot of discussion both bles, Yesterday witnessed a final the new parties agreed to support Convicted of the theft of the settlement of the dispute between the mission, which is to ask for hood of a two seater motor car lauach owners and employees At the same time a combined Watt, & Chinese was this morn

independence, and nothing less.belonging to Revenue Ofcer which has for close on a fort-body of Filipinos and American sentenced to four weeks" bard night resulted in considerable residents in the islands are put-labour by Mr. R. E. Lindsell. interruption of the normal life of ting their herds together to The man was caught in Wanchsi the Colony. It was on the 18tb. something on the lines of the Irish

evolve a "Commonwealth" plan with the hood in his possession. instant that the men came ont, settlement. Further, the Ameri and since then not only has can Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines has come out with a shipping been hit by the strike.resolution declaring the islands but ferry services have been to be "a portion of the public suspended in some cases and domain of the United States, and considerably reduced in others that to alienate them would be to break faith with Americans who However, the differences between came and made investments the disputants have cow been believing the status of Ameri-

Circumstances bave made it adjusted, and the public will jɔin Cap

public domain was im necessary for the managemen: mutable." with us in hoping that there will the

Having regard to of the Kowloon Theatre to trans- unsettling effect

upon pose the dancing Sxtures which

THE MUI TSAI" SYSTEM.

Another Colony Now Suspected.

Upon making enquiry at the Government Civil Hospital to-day

London, May 29. Sanitary Inspector who was dis- campaign for the abolition of the fui Tari system in Hongkong, we learn that Mr. R. Hudson, the

According to the Manchester Guardian, since the success of the covered in his office

facts have come to the notice of workers here suggesting that the slaughter house with a gunshot same system exists in another Crown Colony, and investigation is wound through his throat. is pre-proceeding with a view to a new campaigo. gressing favourably.

at the

ANOTHER AFFRAY IN ULSTER.

Specials Versus Armed Civilians. be no repetition of recent ex-commerce of the independence had been arranged for to-night periences.

London, May 27. question, the Chamber requests and to-morrow night. The speci-railway on the Fermanagh-Donegal border yesterday. Five civilizas Specials from Enniskillen met armed civilians marching to the As to how the settlement terms fore the end of the present year: be faraisbed by the "Pine Tree carried off their dead.

Congress to reach a decision be-al dance for which the music will and one special were killed in the ensuing fight. The civilians compare with the men's original How the American residents could State'sjazz band will therefore demands and the owners' first believe that "the status of Ameri- take place to-nigh; and the canpublicdomain was immutable" offer, it is a little difficult to say, is not clear in the face of Wash-ual weekly neglige dance to- owing to the fact that the per-ton's declared policy of restoring

morrow night. centage basis on which these independence when the islands,

Wil-

FEATHER-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP of EUROPE.

Frenchman's Win.

were reckoned has

"Treat Em Rougb," a not been had qualified for it. It will be

remembered that the Woodliam Fox picture based on the uniformly followed. So far as Forbes mission avoided reference novel "The Two Guaman," by

At the Holland Park Hall, in a twenty-round featherweight

London, May 29, men earning 10 and less are to the question of independence, Chariss Seltzer, will be the contest, Criqui (the French champion) beat Joe Fox(British champion), concerned, the men's demand of contenting itself with recommen-feature at the World Theatre for the referee stopping the fight in the twelfth round.

dations for improving the admin-three days, starting today. In

a 50 per cent, increase (compared station. From the substance of it, Tom Mix, whose daring feats

of the. Commonwealth

Text of Agreement.

The arrangement set out below made between Mr. P. H. White and Mr. G. M. Young (Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Chow In Ting. (Chinese Cham- ber of Commerce), representatives of Chinese owners of over 200 launches and motor boats.

Lo Pan (engineer), Tsau Hap- manfengineer), Wong Te-louk (coxswain), Sham Yung-sang (coxswain), and Thog Kat-on (coxswain) representing the

with the owners' initial offer of the report it could be inferred have won him the title of "Fear- THE LAUNCH STRIKE. 30 per cent) has been conceded. clearly that the mission did not less Tom." is said to have his On the other men's wages both consider the islands ripe for inde-biggest role. There are many in- sides bave made concessions on of the Filipines themselves until as

pendence. Apparently the attitude tensely exciting episodes, as well A blend of romance, and the figures put forward when it just lately has been that they did practically all the scenery is was agreed to adjust these on not necessarily want indepen. located at Prescott, Arizona,

With the settlement of the launch strike. which we were able flat rate basis. Prior to yesterday's dence at once, but they wished to

know their fate. It appears as if}

to report in our final edition last conference. there was a dollar both Filipinos and Americans Kacher, of 16 Ashley Avenue, evidences of a resumption of At the instance of Miss K,evening, there are slight diference between the parties, are DOW desirous of forcing Kowican, a Chinese amah was normal activities on the barbour. and this has been satisfactorily the issue. The middle ground charged before Mr. H.F. Lindsell This mornings few more launches arranged by both sides giving suggests itself to outsiders as the with the theft of two pieces of that by tomorrow practically all plat at the Magistracy this morning were seen out, and it is expected way fifty cents. As to how the most feasible, but nearly all the silk and a gold wristlet watch on the men will have returned to Chinese Coxswains and Engineers' agreed increase of $5 for men Filipino politicians, though not March 3rd. and two bed sheets their employment earning more than $10 contrasts necessarily all the Filipino people, on April 27th. Miss Kacher, the Ferry Company has been en-

The Star Association.

In the presence of the Secretary with the percentage suggestions

Owner of the articles, tared deavouring to get into touch with of Chinese Affairs and the Har- previously made we cannot say:

defendant with the theft of the ita coxswains and engineers, some bour Master, has been made to- silk and called in the police. A of whom are believed to be in day with reference to commercial it would need a statistical expert M. Clemenceau, in his speech search of the amab's effects was Hongkong, though most of them interests alone and without pres af Nantes, was in the kind of made by the police who found are apparently at Canton. To-day sure of any kind from the Govern to determine that point, we mood that gained should say. However, since both sobriquet of "the Tiger. Who stolen articles. His Worship fined have been carrying on the re

the pawntickets relating to all the a naval mercantile marine ratings ment sides, ate apparently satisfied, are the people said to have defendant $50, or three weeks' stricted service, but there are speculation becomes

thought France "incapable of hard labour, on the first charge hopes of some of the old hands eers, fremen and dockhands em- 1. Wages of Coxswains, engin- vaneces victory in war," and who, accord- and $20, or 14 days, on the second. being on duty to-night., 8817.

ing to the ex-Premier of the

ployed on launches and motor There will, as we say, be a Republic, "are now accusing her

The parties to the agreement boats to be increased on the fol | very general hope that Hongkong of wishing to reopen war. The

reached last night were:-Mr. H.lowing scale: "Tiger" developed his bellicose

P. White and Mr. G. M. Young

(4) On wages up to $10 an

are for entire independence. The "Tiger."

bim

DUE TO-MORROW.

representing the Hongkong increase of 50%.

(b) On all other wages. fat

has seen the last of these labour vein by declaring that, while The "Express of Canada." General Chamber of Commerce; strikes for a very long time. But France desires pesce, we are We are not going to be too able to wage war," Against We are advised by the local Mr. Chow In Ting sud Mr. Ip Lan optimistic on that point. If it be whom? And which of the Allies office of the Canadian Pacific Taub representing the Chinese increase of $5.00 a month so that strikes "have come to France's interests "to the In-

is it that wishes to saorifice Steamships, Limited, that the Chamber of Commerce: Chap Empress of Canada, which left and Ewok Fok as represent-

(e) The basis of the increase to stay," then we cannot help careats of others"? The Allies Falmouth on the 5th. May, ladne ing Chinese owners of over 200 be the wages current on March thinking that it is time the bave had to make big sacrifices to arrive in Hongkong at 10 am. launches and motor boats; and Lo 31st, 1922, Government seriously considered France has received special con-

all round. It might be said that to-morrow, 6 days from England. Fun, engineer, Tean Hap Mann, 2. The new arrangement to date

The steamer will be berthed at engineer, Wong To Leak, Sham as trom April 1st, 1922. the advisability of creating sideration. Perhaps we should No 5 Pier, Kowloon Wharf. Yang Sang and Tang Kst Or,

Coxswaine, representing

3. The representatives of the. the all labour disputes by arbitration. post-prandial oratory is

was being banquetted, and that be open to public inspection on

owners undertake that all posal not Monday, 5th June, between the Association. MM. E. Lo, The community has bad quite always to be taken at full value. hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and, by solicitor, signed as a witness. This state the old crews at the earliest enough of these irritating inter- Nevertheless, the recent utler-kind permission of Lieut. Col. full text of the agreement is as possible date, and for this par-- pose the services of new draws: ruptions, which bave been unduly ances of. M.M. Poincare and Hyslop, C.B., and Officers, followe

Clemenceau do not.render easier the Band of the 2nd. Bn. King's Launch Crews (The Chinese recently enraged shall be dis drawn out by the fact that the complex task of European Regiment will play during the Coxswains and Engineers' Asso-pensed with as soon as reasonably.. delegates have had to run to and reconstruction.

afternoon,

ciation).".

possible.

machinery for the settlement of remember that M. Clemenceau. The," Empress of Canada" will Chinese Coxswaine and Engineers ble steps will be taken to rein