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THE DRAGON MOTOR

CO., LTD.

NEW REPARATIONS COMMISSION?

American Proposal to Allies.

(Reuter's Service.)

New York, December 21. The Associated Press London correspondent states that it is understood the United States at the request of the German Trade Commission, of which Herr Cuno is the head, has begun negotiations with France and Britain with a view to the appointment of a com- * mission of American business men for fixing a new basis of repara- tion payments. It is stated that Britain's consent to such a plan has already been transmitted to Washington,' and an early reply from France is expected. It is understood that the proposal reached the United States Government through the United States Chamber of Commerce, which was asked by Cuno and his associates to appoint a commission, headed by Mr. Hoover, to visit Germany and imparti- ally survey the financial and economic situation.

London, December 21.

It is understood that the British Government has not been approached by the United States regarding any proposal to form a commission of American business men. as mentioned earlier, or other freak reparations proposals, but there is good reason to believe that certain informal suggestions have been made to France through the Ambassador at Washington, probably advocating a reconvocation of the International Bankers' Commission. It is thought if the Com- mission reassembled under the present modified conditions a solution of the impasse might found.

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FRENCH EASTERN POSSESSIONS.

Suggested Unification Scheme.

Paris, December 21.

CHRISTMAS IN SHANGHAI.

NEW HONGKONG. COMPANY,

A Racecourse Gathering. To Acquire Woman Site.

(Our Den Correspoadrat.)

Shanghai, Dec. 22. There will be a community Christmas Tree and carol-ainging at the Racecourse to-day.

CARPENTIER v. SIKI.

OFFICES, BAFFEPOSIT VAULTS AND, BOPS.

We understand that a paw Company is about to be flotte under the name of the Hong Realty and Trust Co., Ltd.. a capital of 100,000 shárod÷M $10-La, $2,000,000—the objects Film Allowed in Malaya. being amongst other things, to

(Our Own Correspondent.)

acquire the Wisenm errot therean a mode Ito-date office buldu Singapore, Dec. 22.

barking premisesi The Board of Appeal bas rodeposit vaults, Ston moved the Censer's ban on the Rotands, together exhibition in Malays of the premises and cham Carpentier-Siki film.

‹ SHANGHAT'S STAR

SWIMMER.

Wins Physical Prize in America.

(Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, Dec. 22. In the Chamber, during a debate on the Colonial Estimates,

Eddie Siemmsen, one of the the Reporter, M. Archimbaud, citing the Washington Conference

Shanghai star swimmers who in support of his contention that the Pacific was becoming visited Hongkong in October, the economic centre of the world,

that declared France ought to sasure her position there. He urged the unifics-1921, has been adjudged one of the three most perfect physical. one High tion of French possessions in the Pacific under

specimens in America. Commissioner and opined that Indo-China, of whose rapid progress striking evidence, had been set forth, should aid the Pacific Colonies financially. M. Sarraut. Minister for the Colonies, erdorsed the last suggestion. Referring to the sm siluesa of the Branch Colonial Army, be mentioned that the Government did not approve General Mangin's plan for the establishment of a coloured Army.

INDIAN COMMUNIST'S PLAN.

Visions of a Federated Republic."

London, December 21.

RUSSIAN REFUGEES.

Unlikely to Come to Hongkong.

for stock brokers and men. The building TMTM. |tain an arcade, pří ping premises, whi meeting the dema the existing short frontage.

The promoters a are subscribing -kli as above, and the be offered to the reasonable terms.

up-

$30p

SPG FOR ANIAZER,

BOXING, STBAN

in the Programme.

24, Des Voeux Rd. Call Central 48% or 3552

COMPANY FIVE HOURS WATCH.

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New Articles Confirmed.

Kidnapped Child Resened.

E. Lindsell.

Wandformed thai-owing to

The story of a kidnapped oase, Injurian:15 the hapd of A. B An extraordinary general meet. in which a clanaman of the child's Duncan his contest with CFP. O. ing dhjetYEA * Canton and mother succeeded in catching the Callaghan will not take place to Haoso Steamboat Company, Lid, baby-stealer, was told in the Police morrow night, as advertised. was held at the Company's offices Court this morning before. Mt. R

The Boxing Association hax,{to-day at noon.

*Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr presided. A woman, living at No. IS however, arranged to substitute a steam round content for the and there were also present SirTaipingaban Street, left ber three ight Championship of Robert Ho Tung, Maasrs. W. E. small children pllying in the ony and for the Hongkong Clarke, D. G. H. Bernard (Direc-street yesterday morning, whilst Brokers Association tors), John Arnold (Secretary), she went to the market to buy KUPO. Callaghan, W. E. L. Skentor (Company's foodstuffs. OB ber TEBITD nd Pie. E.legal advisar), V. M. Grayburn, a little later she noticed that rinas. Lo Yak Tong, Mok Hing Kin, the youngest, aged three years, omes from Chat Tua Hin, T. G. Woall, J. was missing. She reported the pod record, M.V. de Figueiredo, J. J. Loseins, matter to her husband and a faw riterion he Mok Wing Yue, H. Smythe and moments latar aclansman lodger. gban go Mowbray 9. Northcote (share-named Ua King, came in for his An is the balders).

morning meal. A consultation. Heavy- The only business was the 'con-took place and, on the advice of hipo, the Fleat. firmation of a resolution passed the clansman, the woman went at an extraordinary general meet-to the Police Station and report- ing on Dec. Sch. concerning ed the matter, the clangman say. approval of the draft new articles ing that he would hunY: BATORS {of association.

to the Kowloon Railway Station -

weigh

RUNNING,

Five Years for Junk Master,

No fower than 157 rifas, machine guns, Fstocks, 9 mars, {zines automatioden, and 717 722 unds of a unition com prised the hart tou police made on ja cargo junk on the 25th, of last

"THE MYSTIC TWO.” [mo Two men, one said to be

Eruch and Edne at

Lusitano.

the car of the junk owner, and| se other; said to be a member of Chathe crew, came before Mr. Justice Gompertz, at the Criminal See- sions this morning, charged with the unlawful passession of these

The members. f2 the "Elub|arma. Lusitano wars

red last night by "The

Eruch and Edna.

CANTON LABOUR

TROUBLE.

Chauffeurs to Strike.

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The chairman proposed the to watch if anyare med ta taka confirmation of the resolution. the child away to Casson by that {Mr. V.M. Grayburn seconded and route, He got more to Kow-

the proposition was carried.

loon soon after ten o'clock and kapt

mntil diligent watch nearly three o'clock, at which time. the express, for Canton leaves. His watch was rewarded at 10 minutes to three, for be spotted" a man carrying the child and hurrying towards the train. Chinese detectives on duty - were informed and the man wis promptly arrested, when he was The telephone operators in found to have the return, half of Canton, because of the look of a a railway ticket to Canton in his strong union, have not been able possession. to have their grievances adjuptwc, The former pleaded guilty.

When the man appas red in the Two" It was admitted that prisoner Recording to local press sancy dock this morning, be fold the an or had the licenza alien the police reports. The operators are asking Magistrate that another man badum

[for specia payments of wages in (Our Oun Correspondent.) hibition of very clever conjuring, want of bound and that he was view of the present depreciations promised to give him 313 if he

Shanghai, Dec. 22. One of the best fche fan in obarge of the vol

would oures the chlid to the The sixteen Russian refugee described as the ́s disoner of To mitigation of sentence, Mr. of Provincial Bank notes.

station. Canton residents as a whole vessels are probably not proceed- Zenda. In this mystery the Campbell Prosser finatrusted by will not mind the proposed strike This statement was not believ~ A programme for adapting Bolshevism to Indian conditions basing to Hongkong, the Moscow lady was handcuffed and put into Meters. Lee and Russ who of chauffeurs, according to rema-ed by the Magistrate, who pro- been prepared for submission to the Indian National Congress at authorities to-night cabling na tag, which was sealed. The appeared on behalf of both Gaya next week by M.N. Roz, a notorious Indian Communist, living offer of a general amnesty if they bag was then placed in a large prisoners, pleaded a number of cular press reports. It is stated ceeded to take the evidence,

The case was proceedia. in Berlin. He claims complete national independence and the return to Vladivostok..

box, which was locked, roped extenuating circumstances. In that all motor cara are either establishment of a Federated Republic of India. The sovereignty of Shanghai, December 22-Tha and sealed. The box was on the first place, the arms were not serving ofcfals or joy riders, the people is to be vested in the National Assembly, which will be Soviet Government, through a stand bebind the curtains. The meant to come into the Colony: their use commercially or the supreme authority.

Mission in Peking. has magician went behind the curtain they were meant for Canton. for regular transportation facil- The programme attacks not only the Government but also land-offered Admiral Stark and with the box. He counted three Another point put forward by ities is not feasible at pres-

ent. because of shortage of lords, traders, and employers generally, and the alleged grievances the refugees

Woosung and in the space of those few counsel was that prisoner was of the masses are exploited merely in the interests of the revolution fall amnesty provided they return seconds the lady's and gentle not the vendor or the purchaser: mileage and high cost of fare at Canton, The City Bureau of to Russian waters and band man's positions wets reversed. Lhe.

Prisoner was the carrier. over all naval and other prop She was free, while he was hand-knew that it was against the Public Utility is trying to require erty belonging "to" the Soviet cuffed, in the sealed bag, in the law of the Colony, but counsel band of $3,000 from each chauf

beld locked, bound and sealed box. submitted that he did The refugees are still

not feur before a licence is issued to up at Woosung owing to The entertainer proved himself a realise the gravity of the crime. encourage proper care on the part Ser. He

and of these drivers.-Canton Times. illiterate the Chinese authorities' refusal to versatile performer. His

DLD. In law, The general apprehension prevailing before yesterday's meeting allow them to land, due to lack of pentine Ribbons "item was very uneducated has been replaced by optimism. The most thorny question of the employment in Shanghai.-effective, and as ventriloquist counsel did not think prisoner Straite has virtually bean settled, and it is hoped the remaining dis- } Feuler.

be made a great impression. was as guilty as a European who!

went ashore with one revolver} puted questions will be settled in a similar spirit of conciliation and

with the intention of selling it if compromise, and that a final treaty will be concluded by the second or third week of January.

he could get bis price.

wy movement.

OPTIMISM AT LAUSANNE.

Question of the Straits Settled.

Lausanne, December 21.

IRISH REBELS WRECK TWO TRAINS.

London, December 21.

RUBBER AND TIN.

HONGKONG ATHLETES IN CANTON.

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DAY BY DAY.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The Hongkong Boxing As sociation announce an alteration in the programme of events for the second tournamPage 4. The members of the Catholic Union Club are giving a treat to pensioners under their care.— Page 4

A large quantity of ship's stores will be sold by public auction on His Lordship admitted it wis Owing to unavoidable delay, the the 28th, last-Page 4.

"The Three Musketeers” is possible that the arms were meant return visit of the "Powder Fulls" for Canton, but he must take into to the Star Theatre will not be being screened at the Coronet consideration the moral point of until January 13th, 14th. and Theatre.--Page 12.

There will be no tex dance et view. It was quite as reprehen-15th. Chefalo and Palermo will sible morally to import arms into therefore fill the bill from the the Hongkong Hotel on the 26th.

friendly neighbour. China, as if 27th. to the 29th, fast, in the place ficat-Page 4. A party of some sixty students they were brought into this of the above company.

Dr. Samy Meets with Accident.

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Bingapore, Dec., 22, Irregulars infasting the Louth district are warring against the

Rubber is quiet. Farther me road and railway traffic. They held up the Belfast-Dublin mail trainment is anticipated aft-145 76H- six miles south of Dundalk last night and ordered the passengers days. A considerable bless out. They then sprinkled the coaches with petrol and switched the blazing train on to the up-line, where it in full-speed towards has been done in shares. Tin is from Hongkong University, in Colony. The junk people knew |

Dromia and collided with a goods train with an armed engine from Dublin bearing munitions for the Free State forces at Doodalk. Bolb trains were derailed, and the wreckage burned for hours, con- stant explosions making it dangerous to approach.

A huge quantity of parcels and letters from Ulster to England was destroyed. Special trains relieved the passengers, who spent hours on the line in freezing cold.

STANDARD OIT. CO. WINS CLAIM.

London, December 21,

The Standard Oil Company of New York has recovered 237,932 and costs in the Court of Session at Edinburgh from the Clan Line in respect of a cargo of oil and paraffin wax on board the Clan Gordon, proceeding from New York to China, which was lost in a smooth sex on July 30th, 1920. The plaintiffs alleged that the master improperly emptied two water ballast tanks, thus altering the ship's equilibrium, so that a quick turn of the balm caused her to heal over and sink.

M. CLEMENCEAU'S DONATION.

weaker.

CHINESE POSTAL RATES.

Ing

fulfilled.

were

WAS

The attraction at the Star The- atre is "Enlighten the Danghter."

Pages 4 and 12.

pay you.

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The United Motor Company the latest prices for Buick Cars-Page 11.

charge of Professor Roffey, is as well as anyone else that present on a visit to Canton, they

breaking

4. 9. Watson & Co., Ltd., gire the Our Picture Page to-morrow being drawn from the engineer-law. It

large ing, medical and arts faculties.signment and be must

COD-will include a number of photo holiday hours of business take graphs taken at the presentation Page 4. Many places of intereat are being serious view of the case. of Prince of Wales banners to visited, whilst numbers of sport So far educated people bad not Boy Scouts at Government

engagemente "are being An Unwarranted Increase.

been brought to the Supreme House; a group of the players in Court but his Lordship could say the recent Clergy v. Doctors In a basket-ball match against on behalf of himself, and, he cricket match; and photographs nobody uses, advertising wouldn't If you're dealing in something Sbangbai, Dec. 21.-The Mil- itars Governor of Sungkiang and Canton Christian College, the thought, on behalf of the Chief of C. P. O. Callaghan, who is to Shanghai, General Ho Feog-lin, visitors lost by 5 points to 5, but Justice, that if they were they appear at to-morrow night's bor stated at a meeting to-day that the Varsity plasers defeated the would be adequately dealt with. Ing contest in the main event, the new postel and telegraph rates College at football by one goal to Accused was sentenced to five land of A. B. Dancen, who was were unwarrantable and

Consignees are notified of the were nil

years' hard fabour.

also billed to appear but is pre-arrival of the following steamers: causing considerable hardship to In a football match against a The jury to try the other vented owing to an injured hand... "Wray Castle" and a.. people. He anounced that the combined team from the Shameed prisoner were Messrs. F. J

Keeman."-Pago 4. old rates, would again come into Football Club, the Customs and Vicients, E. M. French, G. M force within his jurisdiction. The H.M.S. Cicala, the University Shaw, H. F. Bauer, C. M. Larson, Postal Commissioner, Mr.Shields, lost by a goala to 1. During the C. P. Marcel and A. C. Gomes. We cannot vouch for the ac-quote it is asserted, is threatening to game, the vistors had the mis-

Mr. H. K. Holmes, conducting curacy of this paragraph which "Man and his Woman" is the close down the Post Offices in fortune to lose one of their play the prosecution, explained that was forwarded to us this mora- Washington, December 21, It is stated that the surplus money received by M. Clemenceau his district, but the Chinese er, Dr. Samy, who sustained when the police searched the boating-Accosted by the police at 2 feature at the Kowloon Theatre. from his lectures and newspaper articles has been presented to the Telegraph Administration is an broken collar bone and had to be the second prisoner (who plead-o'clock this morning, decrepit-Pas 12"

The Empress Store have special American Field Service Fund for Csiversity fellowships, and amounts nouncing & renewal of the former removed to the Shameen Hot-ed not guilty) was one of the old gentleman wandering about

pital. ratea-Beyter.

persons on board. He was engaged in Statue Square gave his name Christmas hampers of Wines and in chopping up some packing 18 Gonzalo, said he was intimate-8pirits. Page 7.

Christmas Cakes etc. Aro cases in which the ammunition ly connected with The Tempest

usual from Cafe VIOLIN STOLEN BY A TICK.

had evidently been brought into and asked to be directed to available as London, December 21.

the harbour, A violin worth £130 a ren

Moutrie's whare, he said, he bad Wiseman-Pago 4.

"The Storm" is the special holi- H.M. the King has received Admiral Sir Alexander Ludovic stolao from the owner by a trick.

In reply to the Judge, Mr. much business appertaining. On Duff, upon his relinquishing his appointment as commander-in-chief Miss Olive Bowen, of Stockwell-

Holmes said. it appeared to be being further questioned, be made day attraction at the World of the China station.

park, was alighting one evening News for Housewives, American ammunition Con-some rambling statement about Theatre-Pages 3 and 12. froma bus, carrying her. violin

tinuing, he said the ammunition having heard strange noises in in its case. A well-dressed We lesin from the Cafabad been put into sacks. When the air, describing them as maryajlons: sweet music.", 1 woman approached her and. Wiseman this morning that their charged, prisoner pleaded that he

appears that the old gentleman The death is announced of Sir Edmund Robbins, former manager avis seen your sister. My own work. The brand bakers have By a majority of five to two the well-connected in Naples and

giving a false name, said: "I pastry cooks have returned to was only a foxi. violin is broken, and I to not yet returned, but, as conjury found the second prisoner recently suffered shipwreck. He is to be released on Boxing Day borrow your Miss Bow duo-sequence of the resumption of guilty, suspectingly banded the fix to work by the pastry cooks, theThis man was sentenced to two on the arrival in the Colony of It usual supply of Christmas caker yours, hard labour, his Lordabip bis ahipwrecked compatriata, the Be and pastries will be on sale, at taking into consideration that he sight of whom, if i hoped, may

the Cafe to-morrow.

was only a fokL".

Trellate the poor man'a démenti”.

to twenty thousand dollars.

ADMIRAL DUFF'S AUDIENCE.

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DEATH OF SIR EDMUND ROBBINS.

London, December 21.

of the Press Association.

**EX-PREMIER'S WINTER HOLIDAY.

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London, December 21.

Mr. Lloyd George has departed to spend Christmas and) January

in Algeciras.

the woman, who went!

was discovered later

Istory was a fabrication.

PASTRY COOKS

RETURN., **

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