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LAZARUS

12, QUEENTM Kuah Qist-al

The onca Korvpuen Optirica in the Chinnag

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

TURKEY AND BRITAIN.

Disagreement Over Moonl

(Bowler's Service.)

1. 12.878

#1 £^#AE÷EDD THURSDAY, DECEMBER

Lausanne, December 27, The general tone in Conference circles again tends to be pessimistic, The Turkish attitude, which at ons time seemed to promise a reasonable settlement, is now most recalcitrant. A long interview Lord Curzon had with Ismet Pasha last night,does not appear to have improved the situation. There are indications that the patience of the Allies is nearing exhaustion. The fate of the Conference will probably be determined in the course of this week's proceedings.

WEST RIVER CONDITIONS.

ALLEGED THEET OF LAWYER'S GOWN,

The Opium Trade Fever. Supreme Court)

Aman employed at. Se Bugreeva Court on the job of; EVERYBODY KEEN ON THE of the corridors.

PROFITS

(Our Own Correspondent)

十月三十

LIEBER ČAUGHT

UROPEANS.

*Road Incident.

made by a anatahre fountain pan from an sarinest, Mr. F. C.

CLEVELAND 1923 PASSENGER TOUR

Ugh tanzioa American

Price

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR

CO, LTD.

4. Das Voux Rd. - Qali Cântral 488 oz $558,

COUNCIE MEETING.

moved toalheriškas war

wabenitied to the Colonial Of and Wär Oilson Esthe

The "Mul Ta Problem. the discussion

VIGOROUR DENIAL OF

"SLAVERY".

*18:

W

A meeting of the Legislativo Council war bell in the Courall before Mr. R. ELE

kry about analing Chamber this afternooo. Palla Conis thi ve dinh ca

timbunter Road rester HE the Governor, (Bir Edward joharge of stealing"-solicitor's #afternoon, just after the diffin Stabbe, E.G.M.G) presided and gown from a room in the building Inferval. A gang of snatabure | there were also present:—

Kajor-General

John Tas Registrar, Mr. Hogh was in the street and as Mr. Jones Neshit, promicuted, and a state- passed along the pavement he Fowler, K.C.M.G., CBD.SO.

The Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, ment was made by Mr. Akbar, was jostled on either side and a clerk to themissa Judge, that few seconds later he realised that C.M.G., Colonial Secretary,

The Hon. Mr. J. EL. Kamp, he met the defendant coming out gold fountain pen, which he of a room with a newspaper parcel valued at $39, had been taken Attorney-General. in his band. This chatained the from he breast pocket. The theft on in question. When brought was witnessed by Mr. Arthar E. into the interpreters oom for the Bearia, of Messrs. Raisa and Com purpose of having dis identity pany, who was attacked in a established, the dafatidast made vicious manner by members of the gang in his endeavour to overtaken outside the building.

An adjournment was given by Mr. Lindsell far: the purpose

that on seeing the theft he told of securing identifikation of the

Idspector Caygil's maid that the friend accompanying him to watch me he intercepted before the case went further be would like to state that another the thief. It proved to be a harder than Mr. Beavis bad gown, much shorter thaw the first task

not combined efforts of himself his one, was found being worn by the anticipated and required the prisoner, but this was

be to effect the capture. ownership could not included in the large, as the friend and an Indian constable Nothing was found on the established.

Nanning, December 11. As usual at this season, the Wast River is sinking lower and The British reply to the Turkish claim to the Moral Vilayet tower, and the boats are having refates the Turkish contentions and emphasise that it is impossible to a difficult task when they are continue the controversy. Lord Curzon in a covering letter says the at the rapida just below this city reasons adduced by the Turks only show that no cass can be made Cargo must be shifted on to out for the surrender of Mosul.

lighter, which is towed babind, Capitulations Question.

and in very dangerous places has Lausanne, December 27. to be left behind to follow as best The Allise' draft scheme to replace the financial part of the it may while the motor boat Capitulations proclaims the abolition of the Capitalations, but awaits it at the head of the rapid.an attempt to escape but was stipulates that Allied subjects and foreign companies shall not be This, of course, means many

The Turks bours of delay. treated differently to Turkish respecting taxation. agreed to the foregoing at a meeting of the sub-commission, but The Faan, Rapid is always objected to the other points, including the stipulation that Allied favourite haunt for robber bands subjects shall not be subjected to forced loans, though it is consider at this time, and it was probably ed probable they will abandon their objections. The scheme would at that spot that a curious 'rob- remain in operation for ten years, upon condition that reciprocal bery was committed a few days treatment be accorded to the Turks.

ago. The robbers—or soldiers ---- Attempt to Control Warships.

boarded a motor boat at a point Constantinople, December 27. where resistance was Impossible, A Turkish note banded to the Allied High Commissioners says and demanded all the silver the no warship over a thousand tons may remain in Symrna harbour crew and passengers were carry and no second warship will be admitted until its predecessor basing. They did not seek to touch left; and the note also forbids the landing of men without permission, any of the passengers' personal A second note says the authorities must previously be advised of the possessions, and actually return-

GERMANY'S DEFAULT.

Lively Franco-British Discussion.

CAIRO OUTRAGE.

British Professor Assassinated.

them that the new tax ("Tak pit haung Kuen") shall be devoted to the Bank, that thereby the ex change shall be steadied and eventually the paper dollar will once again be at par.

BOWEL

ESCADO

to traverse just

grab the thist.

Describing his experience in the Police Court this morning. Mr. Beavis laid the Magistrate

{the first prisoner.-

ly took place* * LÄHED departments bat not (notified to thir Goyen

“The Mai-T*

diavad, the

* Bill intituled. Is On regulate cortals farts of female. Įdomestic serviam.

In moving the first reading, the Han Attorney-Genera) addressed the Council at some length in ffence of the charge that **slavary” had existed In this

Colony. He said -- that The Hon. Mr. T. L. Parkins, much of the criticism of the mui taai system had been 032- fused, ignorant and unsympatho- The Hon. Mr. D.. W. Teatmatic. That confusion was largely Director of Public Works

The Han Mr. E. A. Irving "slavery" to «-condition due to the employment ofy the Colonial Treasurer. Director of Education

were not slaves, for the which was not slavery at all. Mat control of the employer_WRE:Bot recognised by law, the girls were members of the family and Chin sso enatom recognised certain obligations on the part of the em- players. He thought that people who had urged the “abolition of slavery from Hongkong" would

The Hon. Mr. E. B. Hallifax Secretary for Chiness Affairs,

The Hon Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C.

The Hon. Mr. E. D. V. Parr. The Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang: The Hon. Mr. 4. G.Stephen. The Hon. Mr. R. Lowe.” The Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son. The Hon. Mr.Ng Has-tez.

be surprised to bear of a BANG Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G.|which came to his notice in the Law Courts recently. A woman - had been murdered and a little- Clerk of Council.

Before the business of the girl, agad 15, was a witous

Presentation.

two ΟΙ shree

an

intention of a warship to visit any Turkish port, also the purpose offed them half the sum of the Tos statement by the prisoner{prisoner in the search subsequent-meeting began, His Brsellency She was intelligent, obviously wall-clothed and the visit and length of stay. No two warships will be admitted paper money found on board to the fact that be thoughtly made, hutan accomplice, who the Governor mads the present welled, at the same time, and none between spaset and sunrise. The after which the boat was allowed the gowns would not be wanted came up ostensibly to help in the ties of certificate of the Royal well cared for. She brake ba

times when speaking of her mother"-the note adds that the navigation of warships in Turkish waters in foggy to proceed. The silver would be they are discarded on the search, gave the game away by Humane Socisty to Mr. F.0.1. weather is "prejudicial."

everybody is frantically anxious onsense. Whether they were on hand towards the cap which his Star Farry da June 11th. last murdered woman. It was 'not to obtain it for it maaus opium the floor, on the table or on the partner in the enterprisUWES WERI» } and saved a Chinese woman from natil, the very end of the case, hook, you have no right to stealing. The fountain pen thendropped drowning. His Excellency de- that the police discovered that and opium deals are said to yield articles which do my belong to out as the cap was removed from tailed the facts of Mr. Suve's the girl was not the woman's at least 100% just now!

you. You only make your (the man's head.

brave act, and said that the daughter, but her mui tai. It The Currency Puzzle. position worse by such exonses. In spite of the defence be put Society bad deemed such set would also surprise some of the up that he was only assisting the worthy of recognition. He had critics to know that the term Paris, December 27. The high value of silver keepe

law, the sccomplice was also very much pleasure in handing "mui tusi” was applied by Chinese |arrested, and, fogether with the over the certificate.

to certain European - members. The newspapers describe the discussions of the Reparations the local official printing presses

actual colorit, was brought up Late Mr. Murray Stewart.

of European familiar and that Commission as most animated, M. Barthou urging a definite pro- exceedingly busy turning out

fubefore M. Llođesil this morning. clamation of the German default and Sir John Bradbury opposing paper money! In fact, the upwho have become

His Excellency also read to the they all looked on the term Evidence was beard that a gen Council a latter which had been a high one and pos bim. & Commission communique announces that it has notified the ply can hardly equal the demand. order to

for the necessity 'o) eking? [eral attempt was made by mem-received from

Mr. Gambom one Impelling "alsvery." In Governments concerned of a German default in the delivery of tim-and the officials are at their wits"

of the ber to France in 1922, and recalls the letter of the Commission on end as to how to prevent its de- Parts

are Ibers of the gang to escape after Stewart, in scknowledgement of support = c; his contention March 21. It was stated then that if Germany had not effected depreciation. A day or two ago the said to be absolutely ble he incriminating discovery of the Council's resolution of sym- that the criticism of the system Mind (the fountain pen in the cap. pathy on the death of the late had often been ignorant, the Hon. liveries in kind an additional equivalent in cash payments should be Commander-in-Chief pablished

*Why did you buit into an Mr. Murray Stewart. After az- Attorney, General said that cas exacted from Germany at the end of 1922. Sir John Bradbury paragraph in the local daily paper things will probably to or from opposed the declaration that the failure to execute entirely the de- urging the people to invest their bad to wane we approach affair which does not concern pressing his appreciation of the well-reputed Society had radars

mmi "livery of timber constituted a German default, and refrained from money in the new Bank, which is Chitese New Year, which falls you?" asked the Magistrate of Council's resolution, Me Stewart

tra as boys stated that be rejoiced to bear of whilst two others had urged voting for the resolution with regard to the Commission's letter of to be opened shortly, promising about the end of February.

"I saw him steal the pen and the continued prosperity of the that March 21.

The Opium Craze.

they should be made *illegal," thinking that mai tani The fever for trade in opium came up to assist in the search Colony

"First prisoner Practically

Financial Votes.

was a thing and not a person. has reached the country people,

Amongst the financial minutes There had also been a gresk and some have even sold their admitted it. Don't tell lies. You

with only make it worse for yourself referred to the Finance Com-lack of sympathy Iand to lovest their money in and for your friend. Have you mittee were the following:- alien civilisation, and it opium! A few days ago one of the

$1.212 on account of Kowloon-would be dangerous to interfere military boats, which are said on witness? No? Well you are.

Canton Railway, installation of too much with the moral struc one trip to carry a cargo of oplum convicted too.

Inspector Cashman put in two electric power.

ture of a civilisation which, worth from $40,000 to $60,000 records of convictions for larceny

$50,000 in aid of the vote in some ways, was equal if not caught fire and was completely

Miscellaneous Services, Swatow superior to their awa. But in burnt out just below Weng Shun.ainst the first prisoner.

His WorshipYou are just Relief

spite of all. that he bad said, be Over ten lives were lost and all

out of guol, No 1. Well, you do he, opium, and the unhappy six months both of you do six cellaneous Services, repairs to one which was open to grate $15,000, on secount of Mis-did admit that the system was country people, who had sold

Pank Hospital ··

abuses by the unserupulons. their fields to have a share in the months, in fact,

$559,667 in aid of miscellaneous Hance the present Bill He pro services including:-Rent Allow canded to explain the various prize, are mud with despair at

ance, $25,330; transport of clauses, after which the feat having lost their all

I happened to be at the Mission

Government sazvanta, $110.860: reading was agreed to. dollar too low, the soldiers canont Hospital when a prescription was

loss on subsidiary coins, $394.500. | live on their pay, and thereby handed in the other day, which

$25,000 in aid of the vote Police) mach distress. is caused." The called for tincture of opium. The money-changing shops are to be dispanser returned it, saying that in the Canton City Legislative Department, pamages.

$7,700 in aid of the vote Kow. registered and examined, and there was none to be obtained-Council to request the Mayor to Johannesburg, December 27. any money-changer found trans- Although thousands of dollars petition the Civil Governor to loon Canton Railway, asphalting platformsand concourse, Kowloon worth of opium are passing communicate with the Comman- The weather was Ene and warm and the attendance numbered greasing is to be arrested.

Lammert Brothers are holding Station. through the city, they cannot der-in-Chief -lative to the 7.000, on the resumption of the M.C.C. v. South Africa match. The Swarms of Ex-Soldiers.

Tramway Facilities. public auction ale at their salas even obtain a few opaces of tinc-removal of all troop stations from

A wicket was a fast one. South Africa completed their innings with

resolution WIS passed rooms on the 29th. inst. of mis- The soldiers' pay is 22 cents ture of opium from Shanghai for the business and residential parts 420, by vary steady batting against excellent English bowling and

He did day (paper money) out of which the dispensing of prescriptions of Canton to the outskirts. The approving the construction and cellaneous goods-Page 4 fielding. Taylor contributed 176, compiled in 308 minutes.

A Fancy Dress Carnival will be not give a single chance, and showed very aound judgment. He hit he bar to feed himself with rice Their last ordez was returned presence of armed inen within the maintenance of an additional twenty five foors. Brann knocked up 50. Kennedy took wickets 4 for at $20 a pical and firewood at $3, from the wholesale drug firm with residential action has caused un-1,113 yards of trantway track held at the Kowloon Theatre" da thepresent New Your's Eve.-Pages 4 and an obviously impossible task. the words "omitted for prohibited pleasant incidents lately. Only a commencing 132, Gilligan 3 for 69, and Jupp 3 for 87.

fortnight ago an army captain terminus at Wongneichong village 12.

An International Rugby Foot Moreover, the city is warming product" written beneath it.

Rumoure

shot four policemen, killing cae. along Wongnechong Road (on the with ex-robbers, who have been onlisted by esger officers, anxious for the rank and pay of a colonel Rumours of fighting between A few nights ago, a member of the eastern side of the Happy Valley) ball. Match will take plaos, on connect with the existing line at: A shop is to let in the beert, of rank which is easily obtain La Ch'ue-cheung and Sham amboi District Assembly was and Leighton Hill Road, to New Year's Day.-Page ag

shot near his home by

Morrison Hill Road,

the central district.-Page 4.4 able-just now by anyone, who | Hus-ying are coming up the

soldier.

In moving the resolution, the The Exchange 'Banks will be can collect 200 armed robbars, river, but at present these are

Hon. ColonialSecretary explained closed for business on the 1st of round them up from the highways unconfirmed, and, as a matter of In a Presidential address to the Maderate Congress, Mr. Sastri and byways and march them, fact, everybody is so "fed op"

that the extension of the line January-Page 4. j right round the valley would bé a with listening to rumours true

Consignees are notified of the asserted that the delay in cutting down army expenditure and newly enlisted, into the city, Indisnising officers was daily aggravating anti-British feeling. He

great improvement. The new line arrival of the And yet, in spite of the fever and false, that they take no no- declared it would be a political blonder to prolong the transition for recruiting, the country is tice of much reports until facts are

bad been laid so as to avoid-Page 11. period unnecessarily. He expressed the opinion that there was no still swarming with ex-soldiers, 1 forthcoming to confirm them.

cutting dewa many fine old risk la granting full autonomy to the Provinces, and affirmed his belief in the British connection. He trusted that the theory of an equal partnership would soon be translated into fact.

Later.

Those, who are not in the Cairo, December 27, know," stand bewildered before Mr. Robson, professor at the School of Law, was cycling the proclamations with regard to homewards this afternoon when he was fired at with a revolver and this new tax. which is to help killed by three natives. Another Britisher. Mr. Rowntree, ac to pay the soldiers." It is so worded that there is no hint given companying.fr Robson, was also fired on, but escaped,

that it is a tax on opium-thongb knows Mr. Robson was quistly cycling on the Gizs road after deliver-practically everybody ing his morning lectures, when three Effendis appeared on the road-what it is. way. One fired at Mr. Robson, who fell, death being instantaneous. The newspaper paragraph goes He was hit by three bullets. Mr. Rowntree, who was on a motorcycle on to state that "owing to the behind, escaped by dashing on at full speed, though a bullet entered wickedness of the merchants, who his oil tank. Apparently only one native fired, though three were place the value of the paper involved in the attack. They all escapad.

M.C.C. Y. SOUTH AFRICA.

England then went in again, and scored 123 for the loss of four wickets, in three hours of careful batting. Scoring was kept down by fine bowling.

INDIAN MODERATES' VIEWS.

Nagpur, December 27.

VICTORIA DEFEAT NEW SOUTH WALES...

Melbourne, December 27.

NORTH-WEST FRONTIER OPERATIONS.

Dera Ismail Khan, December 27.

Aerial operations were carried during the paai week against enemy villages on the North-West frontier Sixteen and a half tons New South Wales compiled 160 (Kippax 63). Victoria replied of bombs were dropped. The machines flow low, and used wachine with 125. Macartney took 5 for 8.

New South Wales, going in again, made 142. Victoris then krocked up 179 for 3. Woodfuil contributing 84, not out.

guns.

"TROOPS IN CANTON.

Their Removal Urged. |

A Bill will soon be introduced

ARMS SEIZURE.

Aboard "President Jefferson."

at

Military Lands.

News in To-day's New Advertisementa.

་་

." Kores Maru."

LISTEN:

The President Jefferson again camphor Ires. figures in a large arms seizara effected by police officers yester-

The Hon. Mr. Pollock asked You can't advertiss successfully. day, as a result of the previous the following question:Will the to folke you're fooled. receipt of information. From the Government give information to

Thy Squl Shall Bear Witnes coal bunkers after five tons of coal the Council se to the progress of had been removed, 51 Winchester the negotiations for the transfer is the feature at the Kowloon rifles and 8,557 cartridges were of the Military Establishments Theatre-Pago 12 taken and condecated by the from their present sites to other There is a furnished European police. No arrests were made. " sites which will not impede the fist to let in Kowloon P It would seem that previous commercial and residential ex- Próf. Danenberg will arrests and heavy penalties pansion of the Colony his piano lessons next inflicted on the prisoners by the The Hon. Colonial Secretary Figo 6, Senator Nicholson has introduced a resolution asking the Pres-Magistrate has not yet had the replied as follows-The Joost. A large office room is yacán ident toppolot a commission to communicate with the other natious deterrenteffent expected, and that negotiailons were concluded in Powell's Building → The Japanese steamer London Marn, which was reported on for the purpose of increasing the use of silver in mentary systems trafficking in arms aboard the mouth of May this year and A danes in bein, American, passenger liners is sull the conditions on which the Mills Palace Hotel on the December 22 to be in distress in Latitude 37.8 North, Longitude 7.35

·Juctively going on.

tary Establishments should be re: Pagy East, has arrived here.

(Other Telegrams on Pager & pads

THE LONDON MARU, BAFE.

-Fort Said,” December-27.

SILVER MONEY. WANTED.

Washington, December 27.