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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1922.

KARLIER TELEGRAMS.

HOTELS

ENTERTAIN

ENTS.

THE CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS.

London, Dec. 12. There is only one point upon which the members of the Premiers' Conference were definitely agreed-that was the rejection of the German proposals.

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The French insistence on the occupation of the Ruhr district. is a stumbling-block, upon which the Allies have agreed to differ,

Nevertheless, there is no disposition to regard the discussions as rupture has abortive; the delegates themselves insisting that occurred.

that the Entente is preserved over The outstanding fact is Christmas. This has caused considerable relief in authoritative political circles. Stress is laid on the fact that the atmosphere of goodwill, surrounding the discussions, furnishes ground for the hope that during the period of adjournment of the Premiers Conference, the Lausanne Conference may achieve substantial results, which will Javourably react on the other negotiations.

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The reparations' conference at Brussels, which was fixed for this week-end, at which the Germans were to be present, will now take place at least not before New Year.

Mr. Bonar Law will probably make a statement in this connec It is to-morrow. tion in the House of Commons either to-day or almost certain to be a subject under discession on the second reading of the Appropriations' Bill.

French circles declare that the Premiers Conference,

rate. led to one important result-namely, the recognition that problem of reparations and the general settlement of debts inseparable.

Berlin, Dec. 12.

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WRECKED STEAMER, "Hoi Sang" to be Salved.

In connection with the founder- ing of the river steamer Hel Sang,

Notice bas just Issued to mariners br the Kongmoon Harbour been

Master. The report states thatį the Hoi Sang now lies a aunkaa wrack in the Sailam Channal, half a mile above the junction of Karr Channel and Sailam Channel. The wreck is on the south side of the fairway in aina fout of water at low water, the upper structure and deck hansen baing visible at all stages of the tide. Vessels bound up stream Salvage operatiors should keep the wreck on the began on December 8th. port sida

DUE BY THE KATORI MARU.

from

Among the passengers

which left London on November: Home by the sa. Katori Mar 11, are the following, who hava. booked to Hongkong-Mr. E. M. Barton, Misses Barton (3), Mr. and Mrs. T. Bolt, Misses Bolt (2), Mr. L.A. da Rocha, Mrs. W. Edkins, Mr. W. G. Harrison, Mr and Mr W. O. Lambert and

The German reply, to the Notes (of September 29 and Novem- ber 17) from the Conference of Ambassadors, declares that disarma-child, Mr. and Mrs. E. Morales, ment in Germany is completed not only within the limits of the Treaty

Miss C. Morales, Master

1(2), Miss M. Nicholl, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Ramsay, Misses Ramsay (2). Mr. G. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. D. 10. Russell, Masters Russell (2), Miss G. Smith, Miss L. M. Suio, Mrs. E. Syquis, Mrs. B. Thomas. Mr. M. Verlinden, Miss. A. M.

Yates (2) Wright, Mrs. L.J. Yates, Masters

of Versailles, but also in accordance with the London ultimatum. Morales, Misses M. Morales The Germans deny that there has been systematic obstruction by the German authorities. The German Note argues that if Germany wishes concentrate the nation's To settle the reparation problem, she must economic forces on the increase of production: but this will be im- possible if she is obliged to destroy the material indispensable to agriculture and industry. The German Government is terminate the activity of the Allied Military Commission of control. Therefore, the is ready to display conciliatoriness regarding military questions. She considers that the Allies recognise that Germany

seeking to evade the Treaty of Versailles.

CHINA'S POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS..

anxious

Louden. Dec. 12.

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and

Sir Stocton, in the House of Con.mens requested information on the material increase in the Chinese Patal and Telegraph charges since the removal of the competition of foreign Posts." He asked whether the Foreign Office would bear in mind the demoralising in- fluence such postal methods would have on foreign commerce endeavour to afford foreign interests adequate protection in whare Chiza Lasumés control hitherto vested in international bodies.

Mr. McNeil replied that no official, report of the increases had been received. He promised to institute enquires.

SOUTH AFRICAN WIRELESS STATION.

Capetown, Dec. 12.

cases

Mr. Mc Lellan, the Marconi Co. engineer, has been charged with

the construction of the new South African Wireless Station.

The new station will be the biggest in the world, giving direct service to practically every country in the world.

Parliament has ratified the agreement. Work starts immediately and is expected to be completed in 18 months

CARPENTIER AND SIKI.

Paris, Dec. 12.

The French Boxing Federation has approved the match between Carpentier and Siki, on the condition that charity benefits exclusively, that the match ia controlled by the Federation and Siki appears before the committee, enquiring into his allegation that his match with Carpentier was faked.

AN ABANDONED CONFERENCE.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 12.

WEATHER REPORT.

Dec. 13d. 12h. 13m.-Pressur has increased slightly at Viadi- vostock and Weibsiwei and over

Indo-China. N.

It is nearly stationary at other reporting stations.

The two anticyclone appear to have merged into one system central near Peking.

Fresh monsoon may be expect- ed. along the S.E coast of Chin and over the N. China Sea.

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 bours ending at 10 am. to-day, 3.00 inch. Total since January Lat. 68.71 inches, against an everage of 82.43 inches.

PORECAST FOR THE 4 HOURS ENDING AT KOON TO-MORROW.

District

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af coast Chios between | N.E. winds, R.K. & Lamocks. fresb

3 Hongkong to fair.

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H.K. & Hainan. J

1. F. CLAXTON, Director.

K. Observatory, Dac. 13. 1922,

PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.

TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS

700 m

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The Brazilian Government has notified the Government of the

1.39 has been Argentine that the Tripartite Disarmament Conference

bandoned.

CHEFALO.

Issues a Challenge.

markably anxious to make hurried exit from the immediate scene of "Magic and Mystery."

Signor Chefalo has issued a challenge, which, if taken up. should prove ono of the most Chefalo, the inimitable, again sensational acts ever enacted in bewildered the audience at the Hongkong. Any individual or Theatre Royal last night, and, frm is invited to make a packing caused endless amusement when, case large enough to hold the in response to an invitation, a magician, send it to the theatre number of gentlemen from the and in full view of the audience audience mounted the stage in securely imprison Chefalo inside the bope, apparently of exposing by nailing the lid down. Within s me of bis illusions. Their few seconds the man of mystery scepticism was quickly banished, guarantees to escape from his however, and they seemed re-temporary confinement.

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