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Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No 13-540

CRITICAL NEAR EAST SITUATION.

Anglo-French Fatente at Stake.

WAR ON THE HORIZON.

+Renter's Service.

London, November 12.

壹拜 號三十月衰十英港 MONDAY, NOVEMBER

According to the Cherrer's diplomatic correspondent, an acute Anglo-French crisis has arisen in the Near Fast.

BANKRUPTCY

PETITION.

EXCITING EVENTS IN AMOY.

Tuchun Again Put to Flight.

Local Brokers and Mr. Greenfield.

CITY IN STATE OF TERROR ARE SHARE PRANSACTIONS

13, 1922. HE CONTI 1O CTE.

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THE BIG FIRE.

Two Bodies Found.

THE SHANGHAÏ CRICKETERS.

This Week's Matches.

During a search conducted amongst the ruins caused by the di-astrous fire of Friday last, the

The Shanghai Interpart cricket Mao 20 correspondent remains of an old woman iden- team is to play two matches this GAMBLING! [Our Own Currespondent.)

reports that a number of hand tified to b those of Leung, Hoi, of week-the United Services ca Amor, Nov. 9. Messre. P.M.N. da Silva and bill issued in the name of "Taeo 59 Belcher's Street, were Tuesday and Wednesday, and a Political affairs in Amoy have. A. Ratsck, share brokers, Steel and Blood Society," baring extricated from position which Kowloon team on Thursday.

The following is the United A stato of siege has not been declared at Constantinople, as expact- d. because the French authorities have not yet receis-dinstructions taken a complete and unexpected broughs a petition, before the Hongkong postmarks, hava ben indicated thatabe was endeavour-

Everything row depends on whether France is in harmony with change in their course during the Chief Justice (Sir Wr. Res-received by prominent Chinese ing in cage by way of the Services team for the match on Tuesday and Wednesday on the About three Davies) in the Bankruptcy Court merchants and gentry during the verandah. Britain. It is the Enzi chance of saving the Entente and preventing two days.

The charred body of another Hongkong Cricket Ground- war, besides safeguarding the lives of a million civilians in the Near clock on the morning of the this morning for a receiving order past few days, warging them not

6th. iast. Tachan Li Hoa-chigainst Mt. Samuel Greenfield, to leader for the Poo Pia Lattery Chinese, said to be an petegenar-Licut T. R. Bestry, R.M. East.

on the Bund. A few rattan-obair

manufacturer, Monopoly, which expiressoorily. ian, was also discovered in the Capt. P. Havelock Davies, R. A.; French public opinion during the past week has shown unmis-landed

later, the Tuchun was Queen's Road Cenital and The bandbills state that anyone ruins of house No. 63. takable signs of a reversal of the Near East attitude, but the French hours

safely behind the walls of the sbaukiwa.

accepting the Monopoly will only Clovernment remains sphinx-like.

plans.

Mr..G.G. Alabaster (instructed be helping to enrich the Portu On France's decision rests the corollary decision of whether yamen.. labouring over

future It is of

procedure in by Messrs. Wilkinson and Gris:)guese Government. France will ́espect the co-operation of Britain in Europe.

the present appeared for petitioning creditors. It is believed that this is a final recognised that France is in a dilemma owing to the Franco connection with Kemalist agreement, which however can be repudiated in the political upheaval in Fakien. and debtor was represented by move by the labour agitators to Mr. E. Zeislyn (instructed by str. embarrass the MacaoGovernment. interests of an Allied European settlement in the Near East and an

G.R. Haywood). Anglo-French understandinz.

Lausanne Conference Postponed.

Paris, November 12.

It so happened that General Chang Tse-peng had come down from Changchow to Amoy a few days before the arrival of the

'Mr. Alabaster read a number of fiavits with regard to transsc- | The Lausanne Conference has been adjourned to November 20, Tuchun. It must be remembered tions in China Provident Loan that General Chang Tse-peng and Mortgage Company's shares, at the request of the Brish Government,

was formerly in commerd રા Mr. M. A. Razack claimed that, Santh Fokien ander the Tuchu. in consequence of debtor's failure

had

Situation at Constantinople.

Athens, November. 12.

TO COMPETITORS.

noon on Saturday.

that the situation is expected to improve after the British occup■-) summoned tim to Foocho.1812, debror owed him $117.325 No fewer than 48 envelones,

tion of the Customs houses."

The Allied occupation of the Customs is not set reported from Constantinople.

Coostantinople, November 12.

The situation is unchanged, and developments are unlikely be fore instructions from the Allied Governments have been received. The Allied Generals and High Commissioners' conference s the Bricis Embassy in the afternoon was adjourned.

The Allies have agreed to remove the censorship on Turkish

Armistice Day Celebrated.

ommunicatio is with Angors.

Paris, November 12.

The diplomatic correspondent of the Havas Agency understands

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THE POPPY DRIVE.

BRITISH LEGION.

Armistice Night Dance.

Paym. Lt. B.D.F. Gregory, R. N. [Sub-Lt RG.B. Hayter, E. NA Capt. W.J.A. Howard, King's Regt; Lieut. H. N. Like, “R. N.; Capt R. E Le Fleming. |Grenadiari | Major · E. D. Matthews, R. G. &. (Captain) Capt, C.O. Olliver, R.A.; Sub-Lt A tastefultcheme of decoration JN. Sparkes, R.N.; Capt. EG. in which the varied colours of Spinks, RAO.C., Lieut. CF.". (booting and flaga intermingled to Norris RN. (12ih. man). Play

give a festive spearance to the will start at 11 am. each day. scene was introudced into the ar rangements for the dance at the Kowloon y. Shanghai.

on the K.0.0.

Officer

the Hall.

their own calebrations at Hongkorg Hotel. Following are the chief officials of the eveniny-Mesara. M.H. Turner, N.K. Holmer, A.G. Lamplogb, A. James, and Dr. Lyon Brown. An excellent programme of dances

was in every way a success.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Those takint part in our Foot-City Hall, arranged by the Hong- There will be a very interesting Advices from Constantinople dated November 9 refer to a breadAbout six months ago the Tuchan to carry out contracts with regard ball Competition must observe koog branch of the British Legion. cricket match

suspicion that General to 5,000 shares which be con- the role requir ag coupons to be There were about 100 people pres ground on Thursday next, Novem iamins resulting from importers refusing to land flour in consequenes

4 in the Telegraph effice by ent, amongst whom were His bar. 16, between the visiting of the exorbitant Customs duties imposed by the Kemalists, and add Chang was not a loyal to him as acced to sell at $11 70 and 1.000 The should be," and therefore. shares which he contracted to sell

Excellency the

AdShanghai loven and Kowloon ministering the Government, H. Play will commence at 10.30 alle Mr. de Silva claimed $11.917.50 presumably for the purpose of

military conterenca. General in consequence of debtor's failure contatolog in All of coupons Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson The Kowloon representatives, Chang всол 20: wise to to carry out agreements by which reach dus yesterday and to-day and members of the Shanghai who will include two Interpart players, will be:-B. D. Eras the fact tba: the Tuchan's he contracted to seit 1,000 shares in accordance with rules, all jericket team.

Light refreshments were captain), Major E. D. Matthews, ed. The music was supplied by R.G.A., C.J. Stapleton, Capt. EG. object in bringing him to Foochow at $11.60 and anoiber 1,000 st these were disqualified. was to get him from Amog, and $11 90 Debtor offerred creditor Competitors sending coupons the Jazz Band of the Hongkong Spinka, R. A. O. C., Capt. & Le probab. to keep him in confine his business, the annual profit on by post should post them on Hotel. The throng was later in Fleming. 102nd. Grenadiers, Capt. $30,000. Debtor's Friday night at the latest: others the evening joined by many ER. Dods, 102ad. Grendadiers, mant, so General Chang im-which mediately proceeded to osher ability amounted to Su lakhs. should see that thei entries are

members of the Ex-Active E. J. R. Mitchell, C. Dance, A. & parts of Chins while the going! Mr. O. Kitohell stated that on in this office before noon on Service Men's Association after Wood, R. Pestonji, and G. A.V. was good. But to save every: Sapt. 16th, be tendered debtor|Saturday, The British forces e-lebrated Armistice Day with an impressive one's face the Tuchun promoted cash for 500 shares in the Chins ceremony at headquarters, when General Harington, Sir Horace Ram-Chang to some kind of a military Provident Loan and Mortgage Sold, the Brittab community and representatives of all units were present advisor, placing Kao Chuan- Company. Debtor take him that The Turkish bakers in the Allied, and Asistic suburbs are chung, one of Chang's under the bid no shares and tast. he was fusing to sapaly Christians with bread.

officers, in command at Amoy going into bankruptcy as he bad Proposed Preliminary Allied Meeting.

Since then everything has been no money. jpoing peacefully until about two Mr. Carvalho, assistant to fr

weeks ago, when Genersi Chanx P. M. N da Silva, stated that be Well Over $6,000 Collected. was arranged, and the function Tas-peng suddenly made his went to debtor for a cheque,

The sale of Flanders Poppies appearance in Kulingu

Debtor rold him he had no money General Chang immediately and added that Mr. da Silva could on Saturday in aid of Ear Haig's

"IL TROVATORE." fund for ceeds ex Se.vicemen and prozeeled to Changchow, waere, have his business. according un reports, he was re-

Mr. H. A. Lammert stated that ther depandents was a great gived by his old officers and he visited debror and asked for foancial success, & total of well

Italian Opera Co's Fine men with great relat. Taking script for 1000 shares. Debtor prer $6,000 being collected, rnu zh

Rendering.

To-night the Kowloon Theatre command in Changehow. be replied that he had no shares and ly $3,500 in the streets and $2,500

is showing "Love's Redemption." wired General Kao in Amoy to was bankrupt and added that

There was a fairly big house st-Page 12. that effect, and also to the effect creditor could take over his We are unable to give the the Theatre Royal on Saturday Anderson's give a list of records The divergencies of opinion, which hitherto have not improved, that he hoped to work in harmony furniture factory.

definite total to-day, as there is night, despite counter attractions,janitable for St. Andrew's Ball- with those in authority in South! Deb:or bas filed a notice of till some money coming in, in when the Grand Italian Opera Pazo 4. The Nationalists demand complete abolition of control, the Fukien. Since

Verdi's presented General opposition, in which he dispute mall areounts, and the statement Company

The result of the draw in the Meanwhile an unsettled atmos-Chang Tse-peng has been a great bis debts. Allies asi-ting on its retention.

The debis in the of receipts and expenditure will famous opera in four acta, "ladies' section of the Royal Hong- phere prevails."

question mark. His movements petition are purely gambling not be ready until to-morrow. Trovatore."

kong Golf Club, for the "Railway The inhabitants feel insecure, trade is at a standstill, and the were usually roccealed and un-d-bis and of illegal nature, he is gratifying to learn that the

The beautiful words of this Cap. is given on Page 4. +xodus of the population continues. Numerous Turns are equally expected, bis statements slways contends, and are not recoverable total of expenses is not expected opers, which were written by The "Agapenor bating apprehensive regarding the future.

vague. Eversons wondered who by law. He denies that he has to exceed $100, leaving a very Salvatore Commanaro, can only arrived with cargo, consignees The Greek and Armenian consulates are being beseiged by pass he was going to support sad what committed so act of bankruptcy substantial balance to the credit be appreciated by those who LDO are given the usual notice. port bunters all day long. Unfortunately these people overload the definite position he was going to and denies that he bas verbally of the fund.

the Italian tongue, bat the fine Page Food, and escape is cut off now that Thrace is in the hands of the Turks take.

<r in writing stated that be Valuableassistance was received acting of the artistes and their At the World Theatre to-night. Several delegations had left for Lausapse before the postpone- After Tuchan Li arrived, the cannot pay his debts. He con- from a number of willing helpers, magnificent rendering of the im the feature in "The Stolen Kiss". ment of the conference was announced, incuding the Serbia three-Tuchun. Kao, and Chanx tends that he is perfectly solvent base energetic co-operation pressive passages, combined with-Page 12. Romanian and Kemalist delegates. Ismet arrived at Lausanne tocame to what the public and can pay his just debts in full with the local branch of the the outstanding vocal abilities of das, and decided to proceed to Paris. Apparently he will occupy thought was an understanding. Mr. Alabaster, after reading British Legion contributed those in the principal roles, made b. Africa Marn" has arrived

that Lord Curzon has requested M Poincare to arrange a preli meeting with regard to varius pending foreign problem, at which representative of Italy wili participate with regard to questions interesting Italy.

M. Poincare has agreed to this, but the meeting cannot be held before Saturday, and it is not impossible it wil he held nex: Sunday at Lausanne, where M. Poincare would be willing to go if London considers it more practical,

Ecodas from Constantinople Continues.

Constantinople. November 12.

coacera the messures of control

the laterim in conversing with French statesmen

A BRITISH LECTURER BANNED.

Former Anti-American Sentiments.

Washington, November 19.

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is not known until, at the end.

Mackintorb and Co., Ltd.. advertise Jaeger shirts, pyjamas (and underwear.--Page 8.

Way Down East" is being screened at the Coronat Theatre. -Page 12.

Consignees are advised that the with cargo-Page 4.

A Lotice concerning the match between the United Services and Shanghai appears on Page 4.

LISTEN!

For with business use advertis-

but only a few hours had passed that statement, denied that these materially to the success of the Saturday's performance au Bajoy before the Tuchun banded Gener-were gambling transactions: effort. Members of the organisable musical treat for the whole al Chang bis orders to proceed to but be would RO furthering committee were M-ssrs. H..udience. Peking immediately for the pur that

The plot of the "Troubadour" до defence Holmes, A. Kirk, G.W. Sawail, pose of discussing the political ander the law of the Colony. The H. Temperley, and A..Kis probably known to most of our affairs within the Province. law of the Colony did not refer in Cobb (honorary secretary), and readers. It is based on the love General Chang Tie pras, in any way to transactions in shares the committee members and of two brothers for the same fair! Mr. Warks, the Secretary for War, has directed the command- terpreting this as another one of it was games and lotteries with particularly the bon. secy, put in lady, but one of the brothers, who ant of the West Point Military Academy to recall the invitation to the Tuchan's clever moves to which to law dealt. They had in enormous amount of work was stolen by gypsies when an the Hon. John Fortescue, the British military historian, to address eliminata bin from the political proved an act of bankruptcy. An organising the campaign, rs-ing infant, is a troubadour, and the ing's sales tonic. the cadets on Armis fee Day, on the ground f the Anti-American Acens of South Fakien, took act of bankruptcy was the giving in volunteers, sad planning the relationship between the two men sentiments expressed in Mr. Fortesone's book British Statesmen of action immediately. With only notice to creditors thatd-blor had details of distribution.

Lane, Crawford Ltd., draw the Gores War."

few men. on the night of upended

the younger one has been execut was aboot to ["

The following ladies and Mr. Fortescue in a statement as expressed his pret at attack- the 7:b. bo seized Army-pond payment of nisdebis.

ed by command of the eld-rattection to Jaeger Motoring and ing the United States, and explained that the remarks in question Headquarters, pot Tuchun Li and

The Travelling Costs.-Page 6. Counarl and the law of the children gare valuable telp

brother, the Count di Luna. Mr. Bulley, Mrs. B-van, th heroine of the play bas in the Messrs. You Sang. Pat have were made in the course of lectures at Oxford in 1910, and were General Kao to fight, and pro Colony relating to gambling st published later in the book mentioned, referring to the Americas claimed himse-1 Comanderieme ength and the Cours then Mirsen Biss, Mrs. Catrie, Mrs. R meantime taken poison, after received a shipment of "Fux” war of independency.

Chief of the South Fukien forces dj razned for tiffin,

Davies, Miss Denison, Mrs_Davis, promising twed the Count on Ladies' Shoes. Page 8. His &itude towards Americe has changed to admiration sad Since then the city bad been in a

Brunswick Phonographs aro Duncan,

Carles conditing that he releases the Mr. Alibister wu still quoting! Mrs. respect since the firest War.

state of terror, twaring a general authorities in support of his case Forsyth, Mrs. William Forsyth, troubadou (to whom she has given advertised on.Page 2.

On with the Dance" is the He is teturning to England without lecturing to the cade's outbreak by the soldiers with in-as we went to press.

the Misses Goodall, Miss Ground her bear), and the final curtain ten: to look. Shops bare been closi

water, Miss Goodman, the ladies falls on a very striking climax. attraction at the Star Theatre.—~~ jed yesterday and today, almost

of Homuntin, Mrs. Hawker, Mrs. The whole opera, being one of Pages 3 and 12. IMPETUS TO ANGLO-BRAZILIAN TRADE.

Barthes Syrup and Paste is OD Loodon, November 12,

completely snapeading business. vince from several directions. AL. M. Hall, Mr. H. K. Holmes, passion and tragedy, lends itself;

is congested with large force reached Lunyenchow Miss Heads, Miss Emily Landolt, to an expressive setting, and the sale by Mrs. Lapicgas ant 8peaking at Honiton, the Conservative candidate, Major Morrison Kulangi Bell, who was a member of the Parliamentary delegation to Brazil, Chinese refugees trying to get some time ago, while another Miss Logan, the Misses Lovesoo, artistes of the Grand Italian Opera Co-Page 7

The public is invited to s said the Chambers of Commerce at Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo away from what they fear might force of reveral thousand reached Mrs. Marcal, Mre, Murdoch, Mrs. Company all sustained their res

Eva Tuchan Li and Changoabsien only a few days Maclay, Miss Neave, Mrs. Potri,pective parts to perfection. The lecture on Christian Science on bad intimated to the delegation that they would undoubtedly help to come. foster Anglo-Brazilian trade; while the British Ambassador there General Kao are exid to be with ago. Caanechow is expected to the Misses Ram, Mr. John Ros-famous anvil chorus was beauti- Monday, November 20th-Page

zeldered, and in the 4. had declared that they certainly had given an impetus to British the Commissioner of Foreigabe taken by the Canton troops all, Miss Staart, Miss Smith, falls

Mrs. Shellshear, Mis. Thorn ("Miserere" too, the singing was Consignees are notified of the ̈ apy time. Affairs in Kularıgsu. enterprise in Brazil.

The future is still very uncer It is also reported that naval hill, Miss Maud D. M. White,most impressive, the voices blend-arrival of the s.s. "Mitq Mera.”

Page 11. tain. At a general meeting of forces from Canton are likely to Min Woolley, Miss I. Webb, ing to perfectico. the local Chamber of Commerce arrive in Amoy at any time, Master W. Tilley, Mis Doryby Signora FImpollomeni as the General even that some as now on the Goodman, Mister Eric Ciatter heroine Ledoors, was perfection, yesterday afternoon, Chang les peng declared his way here, though under the order ton, Mrs. Hadley, H. Gourlay, and Miss 'eleste Vornos made s neutrality, but the local Chinese of Li Hou-chi. As General Chang Miss J. Simpson, Miss M. Rus pathetic Azucena, her contralto do not think this will last long. Tse-peng has very little in the soil, Miss Nancy MoNeillie, Missaris in "Stride la vampa” beicē Fi is believed be will be forced to way of fighting material, am. C. Ferguson, Mission, Morrison, delightful. The magnificent demas_to-day was 2x 4.15/15d. iske sides with one of the oppos munition Lod supplies, it is very Miss Han Ferguson, Miss Jess yoisse of smer B. Cappelli and ing forces within the Province unlikely that he will be able to re- Fonide, Mise de Bell, Miss M. iigner Scamuzzi, combined with Ahmedabad, November 12, Many believe he will join Hssist any form of strong agression. Wallace, Miss Jean Whyte, Miss their undoubted talent as actor, 2.p.

General conditions seem to B. Laing, Mia B Hardwich, made their roles of Maurico (the per The striking mill operatives have resumed work, and expressed Jong-chib, and the new flower-

ment that Tacban Li will sood indicate that preparations are Miss J. Sosron, Miss M. Soda troubadour) and the Count di regret at the damage done to property:

being laid for a real struggle Miss. M. de Boss Miss I. Spid- Luna sil that could be desired. They have appointed representatives to negotiate with the mill-be back in power.

gradually coming into the Pro- near future.

GOOD NEWS FOR COTTON GROWERS.

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