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GRAVE POSITION AT LAUSANNE.

Turkish Attitude Causes Deadlock.

SUI AN" PIRATES

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九廿月弍十英港香 FRIDAY,

DECEMBER

1982 日式十月費-1-

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

(Reuter's Service,)

London, December

Politicat circles in London are not inclined to take a trap m

ALLIES' SOLEMN

ARNINGS.

(Reuter's Serd.

Comments on the New Outlook.

of the Reparation Commission's decision"under which France has

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impossible to come to terms with the Turks, assambled in full session conference, but are of opinion that this will be unlikely in View, al{of the Sai Aa pirates and the been installed. In place of the to be + olony--Pags T-S hcure, one of the longest sittings of the conference. It was char-sterling is involved in Germany's timber default; moreover the leader of the gang, who, it is night warring white cuffs, there hours of business during the

WELL ARMED.

1-At the junction of the Pokfalum and Bonham Roads this light controlling traffic from three directions.

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DIES IN PRISON, - established her right to act separately under an ambiguously dad Our Cantos correspondent for-re Lausanne, December 23. The number two commission, whose sub-commission after three clause of the Peace Treaty. The newspapers hope she not ward some interesting newa, paints out weeks' work on the subject of the Capitulations has found it exercise the right, thereby prejudicing the outcome of the Pamirs regarding the capture of a number electric sigui zo-day under the presidency of Signor Garroci and sat for thrae the insignificance of the issue, since only a hundred skousand death of the so-called woman pointsman who used to stand, at is shown either ́ a green or The information, which is said red lamp which indicates that a Will the finder of a small acterised by much plain speaking on the part of the Allies, also a Reparation Commission in June laid down the point that in the stated, was in reality a man,

event of default in deliveries Germany should lose credit even for strong protest by the Americas representative. Mr. Child. Ime the deliveries actually made, thus barring even economic penaltira | to have been obtained from official | motor can either pass througleather wallot please refer to

Most papers share the view of the Manchester Guardian, which sources, is to the effect that more the point or mask pull up to allow Pasba in a long, irreconcilable speech, described the proposed guar-

The Sun Life Assurance Com antees as worse than the Capithlalions. The Allied spokesman declares that the French Government's actions are in the nature of than twenty of the pirates have another motor coming from an-pazo f. warned him that Turkey could not return to the fourteenth century.

lamps are proving very effective pany has a vacancy for repre Towards the end of the sitting, which adjourned. Ismet promised to manoeuvring for position in view of the forthcoming confazënce, in [been captured, some at Shan Mei other direction to pass first, The

order to strengthen M. Poincare's band by furnishing & sandinn for) and others in Canton.

It is stated that the "female" much, gre so than did the points-sentative-Page 4.

A dance will be held at the leader was a man dressed ini men-s there can be nofear ofan consider what had been said.

Berlin, November 28. In the course of the discussion Mr. Child emphasised the sancti'y separate action on the part of France on birger issues. “

the signals are obsyed. Seaman's Institute The excitement aroused in the press by the Reparation Com-woman's clothing, that he was cold

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Year's Night-Page 4. of obligations, and declared that Turkey's obligations to America could only be cancelled by repudiation. He stated that the protection due to foreigners could not be withdrawn without obvious injustice.ission's action relative to the arrears in the timber deliveries has formerly in the Special Police in America sympathised with Turkish sovereignty, and hoped it would been considerably abated by a Government statement explaining the Hongkong, that he was arrested have been placed at dangerous Causes of the delay. The statement says the Gorerament had in hospital where he was found points along Boubam, Caine and suffering from a bullet wound in Garden Roads, and are situated bis shouldar, and that he has as follows:- progress, but sovereignty implied duties in the highest sense.

President Harding's Effort to Help.

since died in prison. Baron Hayubi (Japan) said he regretted Ismet's attitude, and requested an extension of the delivery term nalil April 1.

Washington, December 28. stated that the Allied scheme had been drawn up with special regard

In a latter to Senator Lodge, President Harding asks the Senate to Turkish susceptibilities, and asked the Turks to follow Japan's Lord Curzon in measured example regarding the Capitulations. phrases asked how peace could be accomplished by a speech like not to adopt Mr. Borab's amendment, mentioned yesterday, because Ismets and declared that M. Barrere's weighty warning, Baron Hay it would embarrass him in the negotiations he is already conduct-

He states that the Administration is trying to be helpful in the Man Arrested with Five

"Little Lord "Fauntleroy" is ashi's solemn appeal, and Mr. Child's statement, would impress the ing for an international economic conference.

Revolvers European situation, which has been given most thorough and world, and when they compared Ismet's speech with these, who

3. At No 8 Police Station, at being screened- £t`the Coronet With three revolvers contaiced the junction of Bonham and Caine Theatre, whilst at the Kowloon could doubt the verdict?.

Lord Curzon dwelt at some length on the defects of the Turkish thoughtful consideration for many months, and suggests that Con-

Overcoat .and two others traffic from three directions. Witares" is the attraction.-Pago judiciary and police, and warned Turkey of the effect her presentat-gress should assist by freeing the hands of the Debt Fundi Com.

to bis back, the 4-At the junction of Caine, 12. that Ismet had not said his last word, otherwise it would be useless of the European difficulties, and the United States Could at pre-

a spectacle of a Chiness, walking Upper Albert and Arbuthoot Massrs. Silva-Netto and Co. to proceed with the conference. He urged them not to disregard the sume to say to one nation what it shall pay in reparation or to strapped

Regarding farther disarmament negotiations. Mr. Harding id along in a peculiar manner along Roads, this light controlling have removed their offices-Page serious speeches, which contained neither menace nor supplication. another what it shall accept.

cates that the promise made in this connection can hardly be ful-Queen's Road Central, was such traffic from three directions.

5. At Garden Road, just * Sweat Lavender" is filled until the nations directly concerned express their readiness as to arouse the suspicions of a

Chinese coastable on duty at this below the lower Peak Tramway {fextare at the World Theatre.--

eight to co-operate.

o'clock last station, the signal controlling | Page 12.

Palermo Chetato and Warships are hastily re-provisioning in consequence of an un-

In the course of the debate following the reading of Mr. Har point at

The lamps show red and green, appearing at the Star Thestre expected order to prepare to leave immediately. The Iron Duke.ing's letter in the Saaste, Mr. Lodge declared he could not state ex. night. The revolver wers of traffic from three directions.

a-red light holding a vehicle up to-night--Paxes 4 and 12. Marlborough, Ajar

and are propanog to depart this after include debt cancellation. The President, however, was Exelingdanufacture, it is watas,

to favour a longer period for amortisation and interest rarments.they gave to the carrier a very and a green light passing the With some vehicle throngh. in the case of Mr. McNary, Republican member of the farmers' bloc, supported pottle appearance.

control three Mr. Borak's resolution, and opposed the policy of isolation: Mr. difficulty the man was subjected signals which

shown to two of the streams when Borsh said the Administration's plan was in effect to cancel tereignto a search, and discovery of the streams of traffic, red lights are debts through postponement of payment of interest and principal. Arms followed.

"Pending faller investigations green light is giving the "pass The devices gratification at ex-President Wilson's recovery of his health.

held in custody.

should prove of great utility.

2-At Breezy Point, Bonham Rozd, this light controlling traffic east and west bound.

On Saturday night there will be fancy dress carnival at the Kowloon Theatre-Pages 4 and 12.

titude would have on her foreign trade. He concluded by hoping mission. He adds that the question of reparations is, he fotodation in the inner breast pockets of his Roads, this signal controlling Theatre. "Thy Soul Shall Bear,

Warships Ordered to Constantinople.

Malta. December 28.

celled previous theord and also the destroyer. have canly the nature of the President's negotiations, bug shey (ið ·natik --vory heavy, pattern. German

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Later.

The ligh: cruiser Concord and five destroyers have left for Con- stantinople. The Iron Dake, with Vice-Admiral Brock on board, willbe leaving this evening-

NEW SOVIET ATTITUDE.

Will Do As They Please.

Raval, December 28.

The Senate passed without debate a Democrat resolution expressi06 into the case, the man is being on" to the other.

THE NAURU ADMINISTRATION.

London. December 28. Recent criticism of the Australian administration of Naum, in the League of Nations commission, is recalled by a message from A message from Moscow states that, replacing Lenin, who is ill, Melbourne, which says all the native chiefs of Nauru have signed Kareneff, addressing the opening of the tenth Pan-Russian Sorist memorandum stating they are quite satisfied with the present Congress, stated the Government would henceforth make no concas-administration, which gives them far greater fraadom than when "We are grateful to the League sions to foreign Poxers and would withdraw those suggested at the they were under German rule. conferences & Genoa and the Hague. The period when they were for placing us under the protection of the graat British Empire."

forced to make big concessions had ended. He added: "We saw after the Genos conference that Europe cannot get along without us, even if we don't pay our debts."

He termed the Laussone Conference simply an Anglo- Russian duel. The Russians know the Turks were ready to make big con-

as long as she was fighting imperialism.

THE WOMEN WORKERS.

New York, December 28 The new American year book, "Women of 1923, shows that cessions, and the Russians wouldn't, hat they would support Turkey eight and a half million women are working in the United States. The Cangress, which was attended by two thousand delegates, Out of 678 eccupationa reviewed, only 33 do not yet boast of women including four bundred from the republics of the Ckraine, White recruits. Women's occupations range from straat-cleaning to judge- Kussis, the Far East, and the Caucasus, first considers the question ships. of a union of all the Soviet Repubics.

MEXICAN OIL MATTERS.

Mexico City, December 29. The Mexican Congress will adjourn sine die on December 30. The party leaders have agreed that it will be impossible before the end of the session to deal with the remedial oil legislation now be- fore the committee of the Congress. Obregon will probably call an extra session in April to pass the oil law.

OBITUARY.

London, December 28.

The death is announced of William Austin Horn, who was engaged for half a century in developing parts of Australia, Papus,

London, December 28, Malaya, India and Ceylon.

The death has occurred of the entertainer, Margaret Cooper.

JAPANESE GALLERY OF WESTERN ART.

Paris, December 23.

The well-known. Japanese shipbuilder, Mr. Kojiro Mitsukais,

J. L. O'Connor, the president of the American and Foregn Oil Corporation, which claims the right to exploit the Federal oil lands concessions granted by Obregon, has left for New York en route to London in order to complete financial details. According has purchased many valuable works of art, including paintings by tos niversal, O'Connor stated that the Corporation was largely Manet, Claude Monet and Carriere, and sculptures by Rodin, for the formed of European capital, principally French.

SOUTH AFRICA'S CRICKET VICTORY.

Johannesburg, December 28.

gallery of modern Western art he has established near Tokyo.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE RECONSTRUCTION.

Paris, December 28.

"(Other Telegrams on Pane 2.)

The Senate committee has decided by 10 votes to 5 in favour of The weather was dull on the resumption of the M.C.C. v. South reconstructing the Banque Industrielle de Chine. Africa match. There were 4,000 present. The wicket was good. England scored 218. Nupen taking 5 wickets for 53 and Blanckenberg 3 for 59. The M.C.C. were in altogether 266 minutes. There was great enthusiasm at the finish. Prince Arthur of Connaught per- sonally congratulated each of the South Africans. The gate receipts were a record. The South African bowling was excellent.

Later.

"PEDI-CABS" FOR SHANGHAI.

Mann, the M.C.C. captain, interviewed by Reuter, said he thought the best side had won. Their opponents played better cricket. Taylor's inninge was magnificent, and won the match. Thel South Africans based well and fielded extraordinarily well. They Rickshas Pulled by Cyclists. were always triers.

THE CAIRO OUTRAGĖ.

(Our Dun Correspondent.)

Shanghai, Dec. 29 The Commissioner of Police, o

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YESTERDAY'S BASEBALL GAME.

Local Team Get No Showing.

The Allstar American Baseball Team.

Those who were attracted to that gave them no chance of if the teams had been mixed Happy Valley yesterday after-showing us what they really could | up.

can

noon to see their first game do! We con d only guess at it. But the very big crowd which of baseball and the Ameri. When Heinrich pitched to them, assembled did see something. slare playing it, most they "cloured" the ball just worth going for. They saw soMD. A Shanghai Proposal.

bava been disappointed. If the wherever they wanted to myć i marvellous throwing and a vary. (Our Own Correspondent.)

writer of this account went made rans. They couldn't work j clever éxbibition of “shadow.". Shanghai, Dec. 29.

into the boxing ring facing as a team (and team work is the play by the visitors. Kelly, the The Municipal Council has beep Georges Carpentier, and received very basis of basebal) and often bie pircher, must be a veritable terror on any "fair" ground, for asked to appropriate funds for one terrific hit in the fireascond they deliberately allowed them- long-service and bravery medals of the bout, onlookers would selves to be run out fast in order ander bis throwing an Aunt Sally for the police.

think boxing a poor game and to allow the locals to face the would soon be reduced to spline a letter to the Municipal Council, CHINA'S POSTAL RATES. would have no ides of the skill in pitching of Kelly-pitching they ters. So far as hitting went the ringeraft Carpentier possesses, never touched except when he ball was more often knocked ver Cairo, December 28.

for the very simple reason that wanted them to. As a game, the the heads of the, out-fielders Two American tourists picked up Mr. Robaan, who was still supports the reanest of an English

aponlevent was a farce. But that is it was" anywhere else. One Tiving, but unconscious. He died en zouts to hospital. He had five Company to operate "pedi-cabs" The Increases Rescinded. for the very slope our

to show it. It was very not to the discrelit of the local almost sorry for Heinrich. bullet wounds in the body. Two kinds of bullets were extracted, in the streets of Shangbai-z|

Shangha Dec, 29.much like that yesterday. tam, it was simply unavoidable The visitors scored 16 fans and showing that more than one assailant fired at him. It is reported coolie on a bicycle palling a

ricaha.

The Peking Cablet, ata at Happy Valley. The visitors with such an aggregation of could easily have made it doubler that the murderers escaped in a waiting motorcar.

The Company asks for special sem on, decided to rescind everyone of them stars in the famous talent on one side. It that figure Hongkong never had The British community is afost indignant at the murder. Lord Allenby has most energetically made representations to the Egyptian monopoly and the Council is con- the order to increase the postal baseball firmament-proceeded to would have been better, from a man paat Iste bune and only

rator:

"eat up the locals with an ease the sprotatore point of view, twichsucceeded in gai sidering the matter. Gorszament

(Our Own Correspondent).