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19, AKAN NUYAANTAL

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

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XATAP* FRIDAY,

OCTOBER 20, 1922 BAL

THE CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT.

The Old and New Leaders.

BRITISH POLITICAL CRISIS.

RESIGNATION OF MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

MR. BONAR LAW TO FORM MINISTRY.

CONSERVATIVES BREAK FROM COALITION.

London, October 19.

To a delegation of the Miners Federation which visited him in Downing Street, the Prem- ier announced that His Majesty the King has ac- cepted his resignation.

Later.

Mr. Bonar Law has undertaken the forma- tion of a Ministry.

Conservatives Independent.

Lendon, October 19.

A meeting of Unionists at the Carlton Club decided by 186 votes in 87 in favour of going to the country as an independent Con- servative Parts.

A Mixed Reception.

London, October 19.

A crowd gath, rel early in the neighbourhood of the Carlton Club to witness arrivals at the momentous Unionist Conference which was to decide the fate of the Coalition.

There was some excitement when the Independent Conservative. Mr. Erskine, an 3 the aged Viscount Chaplin, both of whom were not invited, arrived, as the former had been talking of forcing an entrance. Both were quietly admitted, the police restraining the rush of pressmen, who expected a scuttle. Mr. Erskine left in a few minutes, saying his was unable to force an entrance into the meeting room, but Viscount Chaplia remained inside, though nof allowed to participate in the proceedings.

The arrivals were witnessed in silence till Mr. Bonar Law ap- peated and was cheered. Later cheers and boos greeted Mr. Cham- berlain, while Lord Birkenhead smilingly acknowledged the boos and cries of "Judas!” Earl Balfour was given an ovation, being greet- ed by cheering and hand-clapping.

Mr. Chamberlain Ignored.

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Mr. Chamberlain was cheered on taking the chair. He strongly arged the maintenance of the Coalition and appealed for Conserva- cis a unity.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin, on behalf of himself and his colleague, Sir! A. Griffith Boscawen, opposed the continuance of the Coalition and suggested that the decision be postponed till the meeting of the Unionist Association.

Mr. Pretyman moved a resolution opining that the Conserva- tives were willing to co-operate with the Coalition Liberals, but they should fight the election independently, with their own leader and programme.

Several members, including Mr. Bonar Law, who was given an ovation. supported the motion.

Earl Balfour and Col. Leslie Wilson whole-heartedly supported Mr. Chamberlain.

No motion of confidence in Mr. Chamberlain was submitted. The adoption of Mr. Pretyman's motion was communicated to the Premier by Sir Philip Sassoon.

Unionist Ministers Resign.

London, October 19.

MR. BONAR LAW.

Mr. Bonar Law, who is 63 years of age, was Chancellor of Exchequer from 1916 to 1919, and Colonial Secret from May, 1915, to December, 1916. Before taking up politics was a Glasgow iron merchant; entered Parliament 1900, and established himself by a single speech; Parliament. ary Secretary to the Board of Trade, 1902-05. Lost his seat in 1906 election, but was returned for Dulwich; recognised as a powerful advocate of Tariff Reform is the House. He succeeded Mr. Balfour as leader of Unionist Party, Noren- ber 13, 1911. His energetic leadership was a rallying force in 1913, notably on the Home Rule question.- Joined the Coalition Cabinet in May. 1915, as Secretary for the Colonies. In new Ministry became Chancellor of the Exchequer. In 1918 he became Leader of the House, but resigned Cabinet office in March last year noder medical ,arders.

Unionista Praise Mr. Lloyd George.

London, October 20.

The Carlton vote, which would have been a huge surprise yester- day, was practically a foregone conclusion after the Party Executive's decision and the Newport result, but the size of the majority proved a sensation. Mr Bonar Law's speech is regarded as accountable therefor. He said he had reached the conclusion that] the Government had lost the confidence of the country, and men- A high tribute to Mr. Lloyd George and strong disagreement at tioned that he warned the Government some time ago that the effect the action adopted by the meeting at the Carlton Club are expressed of the Coalition would be to drive the country into the arms of in a notable manifes to signed by Coalition Unionist Ministers beaded Labour.

by Mr. Chamberlain, Lord Birkenhead. Earl Balfour, Sir Robert The vote bad an expected result in the sanoancement of the Horne, Sir Worthington Evans and Lord Lee. resignation of a number of Unionist Ministers, namely Col. Leslie The signatories point out that the resolution passed meant that Wilson, Sir Griffith Boscawen, Col. Amery, Col. Peel, Mr. Baldwin, the Conservative Party would not consent to Mr. Lloyd George Capt. King, Col. Buckley, Sir J. L. Baird and Sir Lloyd Gresme, sad retaining the Premiership after a successful election, however much the King's return to receive Mr. Lloyd George in audience.

be and his party contribute to the result The signatories said they Those in close touch with the Premier said the latter anticipated could not convey such a message. the result of the meeting and was in no wise depressed. On the After glowingly eulogising the Premier's services, no less after contrary, he was in excellent spirite when. be received the figures. bao during the war, in handling domestic and foreign problems, Mr. Bonar Law.who after the meeting was warmly congratulated the writers criticise the attitude of members of their own party who by a number of those present, is regarded as the possible bead of the invited them to send the Premier & letter of dismissal.

next Government..

King Receives Premier.

$7

London. October 19,

A Dramatic Decision,

Landon, October 19. The decision of the Unionist Executive, which, it is important The Premier has conferred with leading members of the Cabinet. to remember, coctrals the Party war chest, in conveking an emer- after which he had an audience with His Majesty at Buckingham Palace, the King returning specially from Sandringham.

Mr. Bonar Law's Explanation.

Londoo, October 19.

gency Party Conference, was the most dramatic incident in recent political history, because it was in direct defiance of Mr. Chamber- lain. as repudiating, beforeband, the decision of the meeting he bas convoked at the Carlton Club to-day, and was clearly directed against Mr. Bonar Law explained to His Majesty that his acceptance of a compromise, which, ft had been freely suggested, would be the oat the task of forming a Ministry was dependent upon his election as come of to-day's meeting. The Executive considers that the Carlton Unionist Leader by the meeting of members of the House of Lords meeting will not be sufficiently representative. and House of Commons of the same political complexion as he re-

The decision startled Downing Street, where Mr. Chamberlain presented, the Conservatives being at present without an official re-immediately convoked & meeting of Conservative Mipisters at his coguised leader.

residence, at when the situation was protractedly discussed. The It is anderstood that this meeting of Parliamentarians will Conservative Press to-day expressed the hope that Mr. Booar Law possibly be held on Sunday.

would intervene at the meeting at the Carlton Club and somehow Story of the Crisis.

save the situation.

Newport Bye-Election Result.

Landan, October 19, An account of to-day's events, officially gathered at No. 10.|. Downing Street, shows that Mr. Lloyd George in tendering bis, resíguation, advised His Majesty to sommon Mr. Bonar Law. L.

It transpires that, it accordance with a pre-arranged plan in the event of defeat at the Carlton Club, Mr. Chamberlain went direct to Downing Street after the meeting to surrender office.

Latar, other leading Ministers did the same at a, meeting with Mr. Lloyd George prior to his seeing His Majesty.

Mr. Lloyd George's Leeds engagement on Saturday bolds good (but his speech will be made in a different capacity).

Later in the evening, Mr. Lloyd George presided at a meeting of Coalition Liberals in the Ministry. The proceedings were strictly private.

Mr. Lloyd George's visit to His Majesty Inated twenty minutes. -In view of the change in the political position, the Nationalist Unionist Association bas decided to abandon the special emergency conference and also to postpone ibe annual conference, fixed for Nov. $15, sine die.

Mr. Boour Laws visit to His Majesty, when he undertook the taak of forming « Ministry, listed twenty minutes.

Labour Ready.

London. October 19.

The bye-election at Newport, consequent upon the death of Mr. Haslam (Coalition Liberal), rosulted as follows:-

Mr. Clarry (Coastystive)

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Mr. Bowen (Labour) .... Mr. Moore (Liberal)

13515

11425

8,841

This is the Brat bye-election since the formation of the Coalition at which all the candidates were standing independently, none re- carving Government support or supporting the Government.

France Rellered.

Paris, October 19. Thers as much excitement in the Chamber of Deputies at the news of the resignation of the British Government The predomin-

at feeling was one of relief.

NEW ARGENTINE LOAN.

Washington, October 19. The Argentine Government has received bids for a loan of hundred million dollars from a group of American backers, to The Labour Party Headquarters report that plans are complate replace the 212 million dollars loan which the Argentine Congress vór an immediate election.

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CABLE SERVICES TO THE FAR EAST.

Supplementary Line to Ensure Rapid Communication. London, October 19.

ABERDEEN DOCKS.

Rumours of a Salt.

There are rumours in cirania- tion, of which we bavo been unable to secure confirmation, that tha...... Hongkong and Whampoa" Dock. Co., Ltd., is disposing of the doors fat Aberdeen. No information is“ availabls as to the probabis par- chasers.

The Abenteen docks—there are two, koown respectively as the | Hope Dock and the Lamont Dook

—were started in the early days. of the Colony's history by Mr. John Lamont, and the andertak- ng was later taken over by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, which was forged in 1865. The docks bave not been in regular use for many years now, though on occasion they have bean called into requisition under pressure of big orders.

As&consequence of the rumours of the sale of the Aberdeen estab- lishment, Dook shares' are much in demand at present, this morn [ ing's quotation being $189, buyers.

FOOTBALL.

Kowloon v. South China.

The following will represent Kowloon is the above fiziore:-- Towsend; Wheeler, Kaight; Mor- rison, King, Pasco; Millard, Hail. Mason, A. Duncan, Coombs. {Raserya-G: Duncan.

This will be the first match în the Senior League played in Kowloon for about 12 years, and (the game should be an excellent

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Club v. R.G.A,

The following team will repres- ant the Hongkong Football Clab in their League game with the R.G.A at Sokuapoo to- morrow-Rodger: Israel, Mc Phail (Capt), Logao, Stewart, Moore: Purvis, Forsyth, Bag Valentine and England..

CHINESE BOXER.

Issues a Challenge. '--

This morning we have another call from "Battling Key,” the Chinese boxer, who is here seek- ing contests. He stated that there was no prospect of an early watch with a naval man, za the Fleet will not be returning until [next month, and he is anxious to fix up a fight with someone, in order to keep in training. Ho At the Esstern Extension Telegraph Co. meeting I see Earlier, stated that he was prepared to Cables] Sir John Denison Pender said that a contract had been issues orallenge to any military entered into with the Telegraph Construction Company for laying or civilian boxer in the light- cable from Colombo to Penang, which he hoped would be working weight class. by April next, after which it was confidently hoped to give a good fast service to the Far East by having a margin in cable capacity in the event of temporary interruptions of the main cables.

The restoration of the Great Northern Telegraph Company's service to the Far East had hitherto not been quite satisfactory owing to difficulties, but he hoped the service would soon improve.

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CHINA'S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE.

Lesson from the West.

Battling Key" will be seen in action at the V.R.C. this evening.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

"False Faces" in the title of en attractive picture showing at the Kowloon Theatre to-night-Page

7.

London, October 19.

The value of milk a food is Doctor Fong San, of Shangbai, interviewed, in London, dwelt

"Pitfalls of a Big City" is being on the inestimable service his fellow-countrymen could render Chins told by the Dairy Farm on page 7. by learning English. Alternatively, they could becefit by obtaining so insight into Western thought through the medium of translated screened at the World Theatre volumes. He said that Chins must do her utmost to avoid the ter- to-night.—Page 4.. rible industrial conditions now disgracing the West, bat would wel come advice from such people as Miss Agatha Harrison; of "the London School of Economics, now in Coins.

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SURPLUS STOCKS RAPIDLY DIMINISHING. Chairman of Armstrong's Anticipates Revival.

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London, October 19.

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The competitor worth watching is the one cho keeps' right on6 advertising.

At the Star Theatre to-night la " being shown A Very Good Young Man.—Page 12.

There are special dancers #3- At the annual meeting of Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co.. the Chairman said that depression was due to the deliberate withholding aged to perform at R. pulse Bay orders in the hope that prices would be still further reduced, but Hotel to-morrow night. Page 3. stocks throughout the world were rapidly becoming exhausted, and the policy of buying from hand to month' most in the near fatarsing at the Theatre Royal on result in the placing of larger orders.

PEKING TO LHASA.

Officers's Big Walk.

Simla, October 19.. Brigadier-General George Pereira has arrived at Ebass from Peking. He walked 3,500 out of 6,000 miles.

Brigadier General Pereira, born 1865, was military attache lo Peking from 1905 to 1910. He served in China, 1900, Bouth Africa, and the European war

The Russian Follies are appear-

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