The
Hongkong Telegraph.
REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen, Meyer & Co.. Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st., 192, of their offices from No. 2 Queen's Road Central, to
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road. (SITE OF THE OLD VICTORIA THEATRE -
THE "EGYPT "
DISASTER.
CAPTAIN AND CHIEF OFFICER BLAMED FOR LOSS OF LIFE.
SINGLE DOPY
FOUNDED 1883
No. 13,452
XXO BLAƒ‡Þ” TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5, 1922.
日四十月七
SAE PER
GENERAL SIR PERTAR SINGH DEAD.
MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
SUSPENDED.
P. &. 0. Company Also Held Responsible.
-SLACKNESS AND LACK OF DISCIPLINE".
(Beders Sergent.
London. September 4
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A Noted Indian Ruler and Soldier.
Bester's Serrier,
Simb. September 4. The death is announced of General Sir Pertab Singh, G.C.B., G.C.N.O, G C.SI.
10 CTB ANNUM
NEWS BY WIRELESS.
(Courtesy V.S. Conant: Intercepted by 15.8, Tracy)
Baseball Results:
REMOVAL NOTICE.
Andersen. Meyer & Co.. Ltd., beg to announce the removal on September 1st., 1922, of their offices from No. 2. Queen's Road Central, to
No. 67, 69, Des Voeux Road. (SITE OF THE OLD
VICTORIA THEATRE.)
THE WATER SUPPLY.
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Brighter Prospects for Kowloon.
There is just the possibility thai, by the week-sad, Kowloon re- 6,idents will be enjoying for the
National Leagus.—Philadelphia 2 Boston 3: Philadelphia Boston ; Brooklyn 4. New York 2; Brooklyn, New York 5; first time for several months a full supply of water. The copious Cincinnati 17, Chicago 5: Pittsburgh 9. St. Louis 5.
American League-New York 11, Philadelphia 6: New York 0, rains of the last few days have situation and there is a distinct Philadelphia 6: Chicago 0. Cleveland 3; St. Louis 5, Detroit 4; very materially altered the water Boston 3, Washington 0: Boston 0, Washington 0.
St. Louis-Hornaby scored his 23rd. home run against Brown of hope that before the week is out Pittsburgh, tieing with Tillie Walker.
A Telegraph representative was Department official this morning that the amount of water now in storage in the Shatin reservoir is 347,000,000 gallons, which is only 27,000,000 gallons short of the total capacity. There is
ing down from the hills and the still a fair amount of water com- prospects of a full supply ara distinctly promising.
(The deceased, who was born in 1845, was a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Hon. A.D.C. to His Majesty King George He was also Han. Commandant of the Imperial Cadet Coros, He received his administrative training under H.H. Maharaja Ram Singh, of Jaipur, and was invited to Jodhpur by his elder brother. Sfabaraja Sir Jaswantsingh and placed at the head of the Jodhpur
the reservoir will be full to over- adminisus:on. He introducat far-reaching reforma in every depart
flowing, thus permitting of a full The Railway Dispute. ment of the State and suppressed crime and dacolties, which were
supply being maintained in the then rite. By introducing railways and constructing large irriga
Chicago. The Committee of the Railroad Employees' Dapart-mains. tional bunds, substantial additions were made to revenue and the country was protected against famines to which it is chronicallment of the American Federation of Labour state that they will act ubject. He was one of the Kabul Mission of 1878. An extrs A.D.C.in every way for an endorsement of the injunction. They said informed by Public Works to General Ellis in the Mabmand Expedition in 1897 and to General officials of the Shop Craft Unions have done everything possible to Sir William Lockhart in the Tirah campaign in 1998, being wounded maintain peaceful suspension of work. It must be admitted that the and mentioned in despatches. In 1930 he went with the British strike has been a rembly orderly demonstration of the law-abid- The Court of Enquiry into the loss of the P. & iner ESP Force to China in command of the Jodhpur Imperial Service troops ing character of work considering the difficulties in preserving found that it was due to collision with the French steamer Seine and and saw active service. He was made the Baling Chief of Idar State perfect order in any group of 400,000 engaged in struggling for He was decent livehood. The Court's order might be read so as to be that the loss of life was mainly due to default on the part of the in Guzerat in 1992, which he abdicated in favour of his son Master and Chief Officer to take proper methods for saving life and made a Lieut.Col and subsequently Lien-General in the British lagrant violation of constitutional rights unless carefully interpreted
America and the European Problem. for the exercise nigand discipline at the time of the collision by failing army, and saw service in the European War, being rationed in to make the crow efficient: also to failure on the part of the owners. despatches]
Washington.---President Harding is represented as believing
On the Hongkong side, the torangh their officials and servants, to take proper and effective!
that world rehabilitation depends upon the settlement of the in-
White House situation is not so good. This ternational debt question, including reparations. measures to ensure compliance with their regulatior to exact good!
spokesmen declared that if European statesmen reach the paint marning there were 1,309,000 *.scipline.
where U.S. advice is needed, the US, will give it. The President is gallons stored, whereas the full in favour of the resuming of trade with Russis, but the Soviet storage capacity is 2,166,000,000. Government is not prepared to give assurances which businesses There is, roughly, two-thirds of demand before they will resume trade with Russia.
the capacity filled and, in view of the dry season approaching, it Atlantic Freight Rates.
is not yet considered wise to New York-The Atlantic Steamship Freight Conference has torn on fuller supply to the Pokfulam reservoir is It is announced still overflowing and the extreme Interviewed, he forecasted an exceptionally busy time for ibe decided to adopt a plan of the companies to impose a $25,000 forleis mains.
to ensure the maintenance of Conference rates. Lancashire cotton industry, which even now is sending abroad as that elave lines, American, British and Japanese, will sign. western end of the City is benefit much cotton yarn as before the war.. Europe is beginning to place Spokesmen said the Pacific lines would adopt the plan. The Ship-ting by a full supply. It all de -orders once more, whilst outside Europe, especially to the Indian The Court recommended that the same protection as regards and Chinese markets, in which Lancashire is particularly farezested, ping. Board suggested a plan to preserve rates after the recent diepends on further rainfall whether through a winter of water re- the Atlantic Conference declared open rates. wafets of life which is afforded in the case of emigrant ships by the outlook is decidedly brighter. He looked to Lancashire to leadptions and disorganizing of Far Eastern freight shipments when the rest of the City will ga
strictions or not, means of Board of Trade supervising and inspection should be the coming trade revival, which would extend to iron, steel, ship-
Philippines Command. extended to all forsign-going passenger ships; also that the supply building, coal, wool, and other industries.
Washington:-The application for the retirement of Major of the numbered badge to each new ber of the boats crews before! Sailing should be made rompuses on all foreign-going passenght
General Clarence Edwards will probably be approved as soon as a Major General is ordered to the Philippines. The Company Criticised.
The Court suspended the certificate of the Mastet for six months and severely censured the Chief Officer.
Boat Drill Regulations Ignored.
1 Court found that there was tailure in the discharge of Before the ship duties as regards boat drils for the Lascar crew. wend to be, tae main thing was to see, that the utmost care was The taken that every turn ber of the crew knew his station duty. Court expressed the opinion that the P& Company's regulations were not given effect to, and the port offersts. commander and officers of the ship were responsible for this neglect of duty.
Recommendations-Regarding Passenger Ships
ships.......
MERCHANT-BANKER'S OPTIMISM.
British Trade Persistently on the Upgrade.
"London, September 4:
5 Politically Europe is nightmare, but commercially it is approaching convalescence "opines Sir Edward Mackay Elgar, the well-known merchant-banker and industrialist, who predicts a steady revival of British trade.
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British trade was now quietly. persistently, and definitely on the mgrade. There would be no boom or anything sensational, steady, even advance all down the industrial line, which neither the blunders of politicians nor the chaos of exchanges would be, ajo to The Court recognised that allowances should be made for the prevent. Since the Armistice, without the country being aware of it, L'ommander's and crew's ditities mansequent on the pane among Lancashire had been the scene of steady process of reconstruction Nevertheless it came to the conclusion that and consolidation. The country's greatest industry would soon be the non-European crew, had the boats been properly handled the great have of life night have, as well equipped for external competition as for internal efficiency. een prevented, but the syvem, and the officers and crew, failed. The P.&O. Company will so well to take lessons tron, the unhappy disaster and set & bigher standard of care and ethiciency. In future. the t'ompany's shore officials should ascertain that the roomander is carrying out his duties.
The Lascar Crew.
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The Herrin Massacre. Marion-Federal officials are closely watching the suspected Two witnesses refused to testifs, leaders of the terrin massacre. on the grounds that they might incriminate themselves.
Philippines Economic Crisis. TURKS IN THE ASCENDANT.
Washington-Governor General Wood's report of 1921, with the report of native officials in the Philippines. has been sent to Congress by the, President's Secretary of Finance. The report is] Stipulating for the Evacuation of Asia Minor.
thought to reveal an economic crisis.
London. September 4.
U. S. Election Expenses. The Court did not think the non-European crew violently treated)
The British, French and Italian Governments. are exchanging Washington. The Pomerens Bill regulating campaign expenses the passengers, who seemed to receive scant attention from those responsible for their safety. Many non-Europeans showed a desire views with the object of securing an armistice in Asia Minor. It is of candidates for election to the Senate or House has been passed to save their own lives, and had the Europeans displayed more announted that H.MS. Iron Duke has gone to Smyrna merely as a and now goes to the House. It takes the place of the law that was aiserity in going to the boats the non-Europeans would have been precautionary measure to protect British interests and nationals in field unconstitutional in the Newberry case.
ease of need and probably to assist in the evacuation of refugees more effectively controlled and assisted in life-saving.
The Court pointed out the importance of the Company's insist-from the interior. ance ou a knowledge of languages among officers who could not! speak correct Hindustani but could make the orders understood to the non-Europeans.
Constantinople. September 4.
Lawn Tennis. Forest Hills. It is announced that Pat Wood will replace British. French, Italian, and Americso cruisers have been order-Anderson against Tilden on Monday.
Forest Hills:-Manuel Alonzo(Spain) defeated Shimdzo (Japan)} ed to Smyrna at the request of the consuls there. Everything is The Court was doubtful whether the speed was the cause of the quiet at Constantinople. The Turkish inhabitants of Stambul hang in an exhibition match by 7-5, 6-2.
The Cabine: met loss of the ship. A proper look nut was kept aboard. Proper out flags, but there have been no demonstrations, measures were not taken to ensure the closing of the watertight to discuss military events.
Paris, September 4. doors during the emergency, and the organisation was incomplete.
According to the Temps, the Greek Government is contemplating
London, September 4. As regards the endeavours of the officers and crew to launch the the total evacuation of Asia Minor. boats, the Court says the evidence was confused and uncertain and.
Lives Might Have Been Saved.
It is stated in London that the Turks are unlikely to consent to
Turkish Advance Continues.
in some respects, conflicting. The Court recognised that every allowance should be made for the difficulties of the Commander, an armistice unless the Creeks evaruste Asia Minor.
London, September 4
officers and crew, as the ship was listing heavily and it was difficult! to get a foothold on the deck. Some of the son-European crew were:
If reports that the Turks have captured Usbak are true, the seized with panic. the time was short and nobody knew when the!
Athens, September 4. sbip would founder, but, after giving full, weight to mitigating Greeks have lost their last line of defence before Smyrna circumstances, the Court was driven to the conclusion that the great
Sweeping changes in the General Staff include the replacement Loss of life might have been aserted if the boats had been properly baodied. The system failed and the Commander, officers and crew of the Commander in Chief Hadjianestis by Tricoupis.
-Sarna-September .. failed. It was noticeable tha: in no case did the allotted officer or his crew go to their appropriate boat,
Slackness and Lack of Discipline
The Turkish advance continues along the whole line. Thel Greeks are withdrawing without fighting. Towns and villages in the interior are burning in the line of retreat. Thonsands of Christian refugees are converging towards Singra.
ENTOMBED U.S. MINERS.
Answering Signals.
The Court was of opinion that there had been slackness and lack of disciplice, which, when the hour of trial came, prevented -praper use being made of the brats. If all the boats had been swung out in accordance with the Company's regulations, more lives would probably have been saved. As regards the non-European er-w, the Courtbelieves the evidence that they discharged their duties efficiently and obediently it properly led. They would probably have a-sisted in life-saving on this occasion if the Europeans had acted properly.
Jackson's Town, September 4, The ship's equipment and boats were good, but prompt and proper
There is rejoicing because the rescue party is convinced that it n.easures were not taken by the officers, after the collision, to obtain discipline and the safety of the ship and passengers. More boats heard answering signals from the Argonaut Mine.
(A message of the 31st. alt. stated: A rescue party for the relief should have bees got off. The failure to do so was due, besides the list of the ship, to lack of discipline, which was attributable to no of the men entombed in Argonaut Mine is operating from Kennedy definite order being given by the Captain and officere at the time of Gold Mine towards the 4.200 foot level, where 48 are believed to be the collision. This largely contributed to the loss of life. None of entombed. The tunnel in which the rescuers, who are now only a A considerable number hundred feet away, are working, has been sealed up for two years, the non-Europeans 'possessed weapons.
Missionary Delegates.
Seattle-Twenty-five young missionaries for the Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention have been appointed and have sailed for China and Japan.
Coal Miners Idle. Chicago-Coal miners have stopped work in Southern Illinois ou account of a shortage of railway cars. It is reported that already 13,000 miners are not working.
Lumber Company Official Shot. Birmingham.-Paymaster Thompson, of the E. R. Grayson Lumber Company, was shot down from an ambush and robbed of $10,500. His condition is critical.
here.
Chicago Heat Wave.
Chicago. One died and twenty were overcome-by-the-heat
A temperature of 87 was recorded.
BOLL-WEEVIL IN U.S. COTTON.
Récord Destruction.
Washington, September 4. The Agricultural Department estimates that boll-weevil prevented the production last year of 627,000 bales of cotton of the value of $610,000,000, which is the record for destruction.
NEW YORK-RIO DE JANEIRO FLIGHT. Attempt Resumed.
- Pensacola (Floz.), September 4.
The New York-Rio de Janeiro flight has been resamed Tha crowded the boats and became panic-stricken, but there was no bat the walls bave not entirely caved in.. Meantime volumes of gas
have issued from the airshaft of the Argonaut Mine, which is the aviators arrived at St. Petersburg (Flor.), whence they departed evidence that they used violence.
Key West. only remaining means of escape.)
The loss of the Egypt was not due to default on the part of the commander or officers, but the loss of life was mainly due to the defaak of the Master and Chief Officer.
TRANSFER OF EGYPTIAN NATIONALIST 'AGITATOR.
Z
Pasha Moved to Gibraltar on Account of Health.
London, September 4.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Third General Assembly.
Geneva, September. 4.
The third general assembly of the League of Nations opened this
Later
It is officially announced that in view of bis recent unsatisfactory morning health, Zagblul Fasha has been transferred from the Seychelles to Gibraltar, "where suitable accommodation has been provided and recilities risen for his wife to rejoin him. Zaghiul Pasha, who is
for
NEW U.S. SUPREME COURT JUDGE.
Washington, September 4. Judge Clarke, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, has resigned. It is understood that Senator Sutherland replaces him on the Bench
DE VALERA ILL. **
London, September 4... The Cork Ezaminer reports that De Valere le dangerontly
(Other Early and Serial Telegram
Benor Agustin Edwards, Chilean Minister to London, WAS elected president of the third assembly of the League of Nations, with pneumon
Forty-four nations ate reprenanted.
poned to be in good health, expressed satisfaction with the which opened at Gleneva to-day.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Pedigree Cocker Spaniel pups for sale.-Page 4.
The Diocesan Girls' School, Kowloon, re-apens on Tuesday next-Page 4.
British firms desirous of ex-. hibiting at the British Empire Exhibition should apply to the Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.-Page 4
Messrs. Lammert Bros. are anc.. tioning miscellaneous goods fo morrow.--Page 4.
At the Star Theatre to-night is being shown "I'll Get Him Yet."
-Page 12.
Messrs. Dodwell and Co. ad viss consignees that the Paris
has arrived from Europe.-Pago
4.
"Westera Blood" is being
night.-Page 12. shown at the World Theatre to-
Lane Crawford's announce büge bargains for the last two days of their sale-Page 2
LISTEN! Newspaper reuilers welcome the business news it brings them.
An organ recital is being given in St John's Cathedral of Mao- day-Paze 4.
"The Jungle Goddess" is being screened at Kowloon Theatre to- aight-Page 12.
The Blue Fannel s.. Ajax has arrived from New York and cop- signees are given the usual notice: ou page 4.
An open-air concert is to take place at the K.C.C. on Saturday night-Page 4.
The N.Y.. advise consignees that the Dakar Maru has arrived from Europe-Page 5.
Whiteaway Laidlaw'sannounce new antuma millinery.-Page 3.
is The portable Victrols advertised by Moutrie's-Page 60 A general average has been declared on cargo ex thes. Tung shing-Page 5.
Mee Cheung advertises Agfa'z roll films-Page 2.
To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 26, 6.15/164. The Weather.
2 p.m. Barometer :--29.75. Tem- peratore: #1, Humidity ---13-
Lighting-up time: 10-day, 6.37
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