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Box White

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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

20. 12/442

THURSDAY, JULY

FOURDED YARİS

四拜望 十弍月七英港香

IS THE SOVIET PROVING AMENABLE?

THE POSITION AT LIMERICK,

Irregulars Strongholds Surrounded.

Beater's Service.)

Russian Delegate Indicates Possible Change of Artifade.

Reuter's Service,)

The Hague, Jula:39.

20, 1922. 日六十弍月五萬

London, July 19. The silence at Limerick has been broken by à dispatch' from a correspondent received in Dublia cia Ballinssion, which confirms that heavy fighting took place during the week-end. The Nationals succeeded in surrounding the Irregular strangholds at Strand Bar-compensate foreiguan for property which had been nationalised racks and King John Caatla, the capitulation of which is momentarily expected.

Surrender of the Strongholds; regulars Said to be Seceding.

Later.

OPERATIONS AGAIN T SUN'S FLEET..

Floating Mine Explodes

REPORTED PLAN FOR TORPEDOING.

THE S.P.C.A.

Negotiating for an

Inspector.

The Hongkong Society for the Prevention of Crosity to Animals

EAR

U.S. NAVAL SECRETARY.

In Aeroplane Mishap.

A NARROW ESCAPE

The party consisted of Captaita

At the plenary meeting of the conference, M. Litvfood said be proposed to ask the Moscow Government whether it was pripared to acknowledge the debus of itself and its predecessors and to agree to

Í has come in for a deal of!

Paking, July 19.-The Secre- erilloin during the last few tary of the US Navy, Mr. Dealy, provided that the terms of payment of the debts and compensation

weaks, and, in view of thin,'s was this morning proceeding to were left for agreement between the Russian Government and the

(Our Special Conrespondent),

Telegraph representative called da Nankow by aeroplane when en- persons concerned within two years and provided that the other

the Honorary Secretary, Mr. M.S gine trouble developed over the delegates to The Hague referred the proposal to their Governments,

Canton July 19.

Northcote, this morning, with a mountaina, at a height of 4,000 Powers' Approbation.

A somewhat startling incident the Society hất been making.**

view to learn what progress feet. This made a landing in- A Dublin message states that the Irregulars at Strand Barracks

Inter

occurred at 11 o'clock this morn-

paralive. The ground was most and King John's Castle, Limerick, are believed to have surrendered, The non-Russian Commission bas unanimouslý passed areaolu-{ing, which caused considerable|

Those who have the jokeresta

fiticalt, but the pilot succeeded but there is no definite information. Three Irregular outposts in tion declaring that the acceptance and loyal carryina-out by the Bus snxiety to the officers of Sun of our dumb friends at hear will in landing without injuring any- the city have been evacuated. It is stated that the Irregulars are sian Government of the line of conduct indicated in the declaration Yai-sen's feel. It was the ex be pleased to learn that the one, though the machine was Beserting and joining the Nationals.

of M. Litvinoff would help to create a favourable atmosphere for plosion of a fosting mina within Society is now negotiating for the practically wrecked. General Brennan is arranging to feed homeless citizens. Sup-negotiations.

• distance of some eighty services of an inspector. Dolan (pilos) and Blake (abservar). plies will be taken to the city by aeroplanes. The total of the week-

yards from the cruiser Wing. Fisher, a retired Sanitary end casualties is fifteen killed, many wounded.

Fung, aboard which Dr. Sun still Inspector, who speaks Clinere remains. The explosion was uently and who, owing to bis accompanying the suffici-ntly marked to be felt by local Frowledge, would besgood Party. The voyagers returned by the sailom aboard the U.S. desman for the post, bas offered bia |train-firuter. troyer Tracey., which was the services. The Society bas decid-) gearest of the foreign warships ed to accept them and bas made to the spot.

Mr. Fisher an offer. It is Bow CHOLERA IN SHANGHAI. awaiting bis reply. fitted with a clock work appris Mr. Northcote explained, will te

It is presumed that the mine was but that it exploded prematurely to risit the markets, slaughter 1 Mr. Fisher accepts, bisduties.

after having been set afloat from house, the Dogs' Home, sic. sampan with the object of blowing

The Nationals are rounding up the Irregulars in North and West Limerick prior to a big offensive.

Republicans Said to be Seeking Peace.

Later.

An unconfirmed report has been received from Dublin that the i Republicans at Cork have sent delegates to the Free State bead- quarters in the South to discuss peace.

OIL INTERESTS IN RUSSIA.

European Representatives' "Understanding" not

Agreement.

Paris. July 19. The Temps correspondent at The Hague says that the meeting of the representatives of foreign companies with oil interests in Russia, convoked by the Royal Dutch Company, was held on the 18th. inst. The Press was not informed until the meeting was or of the rumoured agreement concluded by British, French, Belgian, and Dutch representatives, but probably this was only an exchange of views in regard to the attitude to be adopted in the event of re sumption of activity in Russia, in view of the necessity of all com- panies taking a common line, particularly as regards mutual respecti *for the rights of former owners in the event of the granting of new|

concessions in compensation for damages.

CALIFORNIA-TO-SYDNEY FLIGHT,

A British Competitor.

London, July 19. Reuler is informed that Major Morgan, who was the pilot Bavigator with Mr. Raynban of the Martinsyde machine which made the first attempt to fly across the Atlantic in April 1010, cabled! to-day to America his decision to attempt the Pacific flight from Sant Francisco to Sydney for the prize of £10,000 offered by Mr. Thomas) Ince, of Los Angeles.

WORLD'S TENINIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Tilden Wants To Meet Patterson.

London, July 19. Tildan has cabled Patterson requesting a match during the Davis Cup meeting at Boston.

Paterson, interviewed by Reuter prior to atling from Southampton with the Australian team, said he was willing to play Tilden for the championship of the world if the American Lawn Tencis Association staged the match.

"LAURENTIC'S" TREASURE. £1,000,000 Worth of Gold Bars Recovered.

London, July 19. after successful operations on the hull of the Laurentic, which was An Admiralty salvage steamer has arrived at Londonderry mined during the war off the coast of Donegal. worth £1,000,000.

The divers during the first two months recovered bar of gold

The steamer is returning to the work,

→ U.S. RAILWAY STRIKE. Labour Federation's Appeal to Other Organisations. New York, July 19. -The Federation of Labour has appealed to all labous organizations in the United States to support the railroad strikers and to refrain from doing work formerly done by the strikers, and also urges the strikers to conduct themselves in a law-abiding manner.

THE WORLD'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. Proposed Match Between Winners of British

and American Titles.

New York, July 19.

Major Mor. an hopes to leave for San Francisco by the first week! in October. The flight will be ru Honolule. Sarcos, and Fiji, a total British and the American open golt championships, respectively, It is proposed that Hagen and Sarazen, the winners of the distance of 6,970 miles. He will be accompanied by Capt. Haslam, shall meet on September 4 for the world's title, $2,050, and a silver late of the australian Flying Corps, and a wireless operator.

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES' JUBILEE

Celebrations in London...

London, July 19.

sup.

ITALIAN MINISTRY RESIGNS.

Censured for not Securing Domestic Peace.

Rome, Jay 19.

The Cabinet has resigned following the Chamber adopting by The jubilee of the incorporation of the Eastern and Associated 88 rotes to 163, a motion of censure on the Government for failing Telegraph Companies will be celebrated brilliantly in the Botanie to secure domestic peace. Society's Gardens, Regent's Park. on July 24th. A banques will bej attended by diplomats, members of the Cabinet and representatives of industries, science and art, whilst & reception will be followed by entertainments, the artistes including Karskuins, the cellist; Saggis and Margaret. Morris dancers, and many well-known variety artistre." There will be an open-air cinematograph show and lawn tennis by artificial light by eminent players.

THE PROPOSED TAX ON FABRICS.

Lancashire Manufacturer Says Objection Unwarranted.

London, July 19. The Board of Trade Committee enquiry into the fabric-gloves question concluded its public sittings to-day. The chief feature was the evidence of Mr. W. Pickham, representing the fabric-glove manufacturers, who opined that Lancashire could not seriously be- lieve that the imposition of the duty would seriously affect the ex- part of yarn to Germany, as the Germans bought goods where they could obtain the best value for their money.

GERMAN REPARATION PAYMENTS.

Big Reduction Requested.

SOVIET PERSECUTION.

Archbishop Condemned to Death.

Riga: July 19.

A Moscow message says the Siberian Archbishop Anatoly has been condemned to death for refusing to surrender Church treasures. SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WASHINGTON TREATIES.

Capetown, June 19. The Assembly has ratified Bills embodying the Washington

(Other Barly and Sverial Telegrams on Page 2.j

Treaties.

CALIFORNIA GLEE CLUB.

"

Mr. Danby and two pressmin

Becretary's

American Doctor's Wife III.

1: From Our Own t'orrespondent,}

Shanghai, July 20. Cholera has made its appear-

Dounced by the Health Depart. from the disease yesterday. ment for Jane. One Chinese died

can physician. Dr. Walser 0. The wite of prominent Ameri- Hiltner. is seriously ill with cholera.

up Sun Yat-sen's flagship. In Sanitary Bost officials, it is consequence of this happening. said, owing to the oasure of their the naval men have introduced duties, come across meof ca18ance here, seven cases being an- new precautions, and in future of cruelty, but they are not no sampans or other craft will allowed

to prosecute without be allowed to approach within & referring the matter to the Head of of Sun's feet. specified distance from the boats the Banitary Board, which is, perbio, one of the reasons why the offenders escape punishment The troops and sympathisers of With regard to General Yip Kas indulged in criticisras in the

some of the jollifications along the Bund last Northcote said people were ge

press, Mr. evening by the firing of crackers Incrant to prosecute, which meant in celebration of news received a visit to the Police Court and Liow the bort) 9147overse having therinconvenfoque Mr. North (been suffered by General Hacole susgested that people to Sung-chi in his attempts to re-bose notes these cases of |Capture Shiukwan.

erualty come wonid better assist! the cause if, instead of sitting down and writing to the press

over to the nearest constable and about it, they handed the offender

undertook to bring up the case into Court.

SHANGHAI GAOL ESCAPE.

Lightper Still at Large. ¿From Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai, July 20. David Lightner, who escaped from the Amerisan gaol, has not yet been recaptured.

The Northern Fighting.

arrive really indicate the sit.

If reports which contiane to

ustion, it would appear that a decisive result of the fighting near Shickwao bas not yet been reached. Fighting is continuing in the bank at the present lime The Society has about $7,000 with soch stubbornness as to and in the hope that something! case surprise to those who will come of it, they are prepared believed that General Hsu would to spend oot of this capital ba speedily effaced by reason of Subscriptions are now due, bat lack of ammonition and pro- they are not coming in as fast as engineering work Mr. P. H. Dua his troops. Oficial advices re-who have not yet paid up are has been appointed Councillor to visions and disaffection amongst the Society would like, and those can, of Messrs. E. Sueason & Co., coived here show that Hsu's men asked to do so s are not so very far from Shi-possible.

Boon as the Bureau of Chekiang Rebabili- kwan, for, although they have

tation by General La Yung When the Society was formed biang Mr. Dancan has been in De malataining & foothold on (or perhaps revived would be Shanghai for three years during

lost the town, they are stated to)

Ime

various

coma

CHEKIANG REHABILITATION. In recognition of his services in

bill of some strategie value in the better word) there was some which he has been identified in the vicinity. The conviction is

talk about placing drinking may engineering enterprises. fly gaining ground here that troughs for dogs ia

He has assisted in advising of the Canton situation will depend parts on the outcome of this tussle

the town. None General Lu in the latter's work of which is going on in and around in for some criticism. Mr Nona-

hab

appeared far and road construction. this point, 200, Shiokwan.

cate said that his experience According to a report received of drinking troughs was that they bere, during the operations in the were either stolen, or they were Hsungaben district two armed allowed to get empty and were launches which participated in not refilled, or the water was DOL the expedition against Kongmoon changed and became andrinkable. were sank yesterday.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Lammert Brow. are selling There was one outside the Hong-furniture, etc., on Tuesday.—Page- pected in the case in which mentioned, but it

Further developments are ex-[kong Club once, Mr. Northcote 4.

former purchasing manager of the there now.

WAJ not A general meeting of members of the Hangkong Mercantile Co.

Arsenal, who is pro-Sun, was However, the Society intend to Ltd. takes place on August 21st.-

screated on the Shameen with get some drinking troughs and a Page 4. smoking. two others on a charge of opium-member of the tammittee is in

The principal defen-touch with firms daat was fined by the French with regardi

All outstanding debeaturas of 器 Home the V.B.C. are being redeemed. 10 their Consul, sum of $125 on the chase. When these are placed

par-Page 4, oplüm-smoking charge and the in position it will be one of the Page 4 money has been paid. It isbelieved inspector's duties to see that they that the real objective of the raid are kept in order. has been attained, and the man has been released.

which has gone far to retain for the Americans the name of "The World's Greatest Glee Clah Another star "Performer with the " Americans is Albert King, who is ranked among the leading planista

To Torpedo Sun's Fleet. Our Canton correspondent of the younger group in Europe writes as follows:- and the United States. King

".

A private chair is for sale.→ Two Henderson motor cycles are for sale,-Page 4.

Anderson's advertise Collard and Collard pianos.--Page 4.

Effervescent Liver Sult is ad- vertised by Wataoc's.--Page 6. It is reported that Cha Shu-: At the Kowloon Theatre tonight wing, the bandit leader, and so Jusnits and Conchita will appear. fighting near Kongmoon.

mini have been killed in the-Page 12.

Attempt To Capture Chinsken

Fails:

The Furnace." is being shown at the World. Theatre on Friday. -Page L

Due Here To-morrow.

Twenty-eight songsters and complete American Jazz Band" returned from a successful tour Kus is preparing to torpedo San It is reported that General Yip will reach Hongkong tomorrow of. Europe just before joining the Yat-sen's fleet of the Shameen, by the Empress of Canada with Glee Clab for their Oriental tour, so is to bring the situation to a Berlin July 19.

the University of Califomis Gles The Glee Club will give two perhead, and that 8an Yat-sen, who A German Note to the Allies requests that monthly reparations Club, for a series of concerte.formances at the Theatre Royal haaforessen the possibility of such

Lane, Crawford, Ltd, bave payments be reduced from £2,001000 to £500,000 for the period Because the coporte of the on Friday and Saturday nights, a step, has already removed from from Chan Wing-son to the advertised, by the Bing Bird

We learn that soother report Cold drinks of all sorts aro sale of indies foolwear-Page 5 Ending December 31st. 1924: also that cash compensation for American college

entertainers July 2156, and 22nd. at 9.15 his ships quantities of rifles and Heungsbar Commercial Society Page damage to property of Allied subjects in Germany be suspended met with such great success two P... during the same period.

years ago, the Californians were

ummasitión and had them disin Hoogkong states that Li Oa The college entertainers are fribated to nis citizen soldiers, poog, after being defeated on the requested to make another visit under the direction of Mr. C. R. who have been given instructions 15h, lestant, tooktforce of citizen to the Orient.

Morse, who has been interested to prepare a safe retreat for himin soldiers on three gunboats, the The strongest possible company in the Glee Club for more then cas his ships 118 sunk or badly Long Chen, the Kwong Hungar of entertainers bas been selected twenty years, and who brought damaged. by the Director of the Glee Club, the Glee Clab to Hongkong two

the Ma Fang, to Uliesban, near and the programmes offered by the years ago. In 1920: the Ameri- that the Castoire fördes bEYSO CA

"A report from Shinkwan states Maoso, on the 18th, with a view Collegiads will be well rounded. cans met with great success" is already

g the place, but they George Taylor and Jack Cole, the Orient, and on their return

were binator-attacked by Chit's Dang Long Island Lake

JAPANESE TENNIS STARS.

Visit Australia.

Sydney, July 19. President of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association two clever comediane, will be trip this year; they haye ounces that arrangements connected with the visit to the Oord-featured by the Glee Glub during with them & IT alth of the Japanese tennis players Kumagie and Shipidza i stop at Hoogkong) Theas ahokam

lly complete

two young man will offer an set entertainas

otheres