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The miş Xaropman Opálita in the Calong

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

THE PARIS BREAKDOWN.

FOUNDED 1001

No. 11,385

六拜 號六月正类港書

SATURDAY,

JANUARY 6, 1923.

THE PRINCE'S BETROTHAL

日十弐月堂十

TAXIS FOR HONGKONG.

An Unfounded Report.

Service to Begin in June.

(Reuter's Service. }

London, January 3.

COMPETING WITH RICKSHAJ.

Can America Set Things Right?

WHAT GERMANY THINKS.

(Reuter's Service.)

New York, January 5 Commenting on the collapse of the Faria conference, the World says a terrible responsibility rests with the French Government. It is committed to measures which in the opinion of practically the whole osutral world are dangerous and provocative, and self-defeating. The Herald niges America to demand that the futile bickering be re- placed by arbitration The New York Times suggests the American Government should urge the application of the Hughes plan.

Washington, January 5,

It is officially stated that the Daily News report of the Prince! of Wales' engagement is unfounded:

CHINESE EDUCATION.

Professor H. A. Giles' Views.

London, January 5

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THE ENGLISH BALL.

Last Night's Happy Gathering.

naturalness, he has spread into far off lands the highest ideals of the Englishman and on the 23rd April Iasi a talegram of loyal greeting |was sent to H. R. H. in Japan, to which he was grasiously pleased to reply.

The ball given by the Socisty The Great Britage. of St. George las; night was a |krilliant success and will long be England-my England! To-

remembered

thoroughly niglak sepecially” cute. Shanghia duen. Realdents of the Colony gener-happy and enjoyable occasion. to the land of the ask, the sab, and ally will be interested to learn Although the decorations and the thornto our young folks and |that within the course of the next illuminations, which wodasaribed old folks at home; to the płotures- few months a service of motor yesterday, were not on a lavish que country cottagem, the stately taxi-çabe will have been estab'iad-scale, they were decidedly effective gardens, bright with rosebud, and ed bare, thus bringing Hoogkong in their lightness and simplicity, the peach--the robin and the thrush, a little more up-to-date so far as and when dancing was in full the printrose and the cowslip-ibe its travelling facilities are coo-awing the sight was an extremely land of our birth, and in doing so we must remember to be true to In a letter to the Times, Professor H. A. Giles says the general cerned. It has long since been pretty one.

His Excellency the Governor the great berisage handed down to Official circles consider the dissolution of the Paris conference principle of allocation of the Boxer indemnity to the education of falt by many that there is ample brings the reparations criris mensurably nearer the paint on which Chinese students is unlikely to meet with serious opposition, but room for something else besides (Sir Edward Stubbs, K.C.10.) in the past, and which in our met on arrival by the turn we must hand over unsullied Mr. Hughes touched in his speech at Newhaven, namely the s-lec- wo points should be borne in mind, firstly we are primarily if not rickshas is public hire vehicles. w

generations that follow. tion of a competent, non-partisan board to thresh out the matter, but wholly out to secure important commercial advantages for ourselves, and there have been several an-President of the Society (Mr. R. there is no indication of farther initiative being expected at present and we are not out to safeguard or improve the moral, spiritual or pouncements in the past regarding Hen:ook) and members of the Applause).

Escorted by Balore I give you the host of The only authorised comment on the situation is a statement of the commercial advantages of Chins, therefore it would be most in-imilar services, all of which have Committee. State Department that Mr. Hughes' suggestion was intended a tvisable to utilise any British institutions conducted by mission-failed to mature. But the scheme guard of honour comprised of the evening 1 should like to take to the Premiers in the event of emergency.aria for the ery would immediately be raised that our secret inten- which we are enabled to announce Beefeaters in their quaint black this opportunity of thanking most leare several doors open

far beyond and red costumes, the party pro- heartily all those who have giren Mr. Hughes has already indicated that American financiers would tion was to Christianian China, a cry which would immediately be to-day has gone serve on so international financial board to study the German situs-taken up by the Acti-Christian Society and might possibly jeopardise the stages of its predecessors and ceaded up the stairway to the so much time and labour to

of the avening, and tion if France and other interested Powers invite the United States. the whole scheme, which should be entirely secular; and secondly by Jane there will be 30 taxicabs St. George's Hall, the procession success It is believed that there is still time to examine the American aug-no fosocial assistance should be given to any Chinese student who plying for bire on the streets of being headed by a drum and fife especially would I mention our

the Colony.

band from the King's Regiment hard working and indefatigable gestion before France can carry out her programme. It is noted cannot show satisfactory knowledge of his own language.

Mr. W. Nelson Bitton, writing to the Times, suggests the The cabs, will be identical to playing lively English airs. The Secretary and the Sub-Commitisem that M. Poincare's plan avoids the employment of force against Ger-

of National Anthem was then struck (and their Chairmen. The task of many, against which Mr. Hughes invelgbed on the ground that it establishment of a joint Anglo-Chinese commission, consisting of those seen on the might tend to destroy the basis of reparation payments. There is representatives of the British Government and of commerce in Chias. London and Paris, will be blue in up, immediately after which the President is an easy one when one little doubt that Mr. Hughes thereby excreased the American Gov- British missionary and educational interests, and acknowledged colour, and will be fitted with dancing began and was kept up is served so loyally and well-the Chinese educational authorities, to recommend plans for the apmeters to record the mileage ruu. until early this morning, the freal credit of the evening's success French Press Comments:

plication of the indemnity to educational purposes,

The bire charge will be at the music being supplied by the band belongs to those who are not in the Paris, January 5.

rate of 40 cents a mile or under of the King's Regiment and limelight. And I wish to convey a Hotel Jazz special word of thanks to Mr. for either one or four passengers. the Hoogkong Neither surprise cor emotion is expressed to the French news-

The doors *Bre in Nicholson for the very beautiful Thus, if four persons hire a taxi Band. papers at the failure of the conference, which they are ananimously

and ride for & mile the fare will excellent condition, and although roses with which he has again this of opinion will in no way affect Anglo-French friendly relations.

in the early part of the year, as in the past, adorned our. Indeed most of them refer to the ever as quite "a friendly rupture.”

evening the baila were rather tables-and which remind us as The Gaulle says: Oar position towards England has the advantage

The town of Rosewood, Florida, has been destroyed as the result The promotors of the scheme pacomfortably" crowded. the nothing else does of the beauty of of being clester than ever, The Homme Libre does not despair of of a clash between negro-s and waites. Following an alleged attack have realised the need to splitting up of the supper into an English garden. yet winning England to the Freach viewpoint of refusing to allow

Your Excellencies, Indies and Germany to remain in a position to mock the people she has ruined. on white woman; many whites pouted in from Leighbouring cities compete with rickshaw and have three separate sittings helped to

and attacked the negroes, who barricaded their hats. Two whites (made the charges Jow.reli ve matters in this respect. gentlemen, in the words of Eng- Tue Journish The Echo de Paris says Britain, nat France, is Holsted.

and two negroes were killed, and many ware injured.

From the Post Office to the The official party attended the land's greatest post--who was born She will no says the bour of France's freedom of action has struck

Race Course will cost 80 cents, | Srst supper sitting, to which they on St. George's Day, April Bed, longer continue to accept the naval obligations of the Washington

from the same point to Magazine were escorted by the Boofesters | 1561, ani who died on St. George' agreements or tollow in England's wake at Laossone. Le Matia

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Gap will cost $1. to the lower and drum and fifa band, the Pres: Day, 1016-"Once more I showNT 14 says: Our Belgian and Italian Allies will help us to rel the

Peak Tramway station will cost ident and Lady Leveson Isading welcome on yea; welcome all." I claims of the British financiers to direct Enropean policy, and hiota

40 cents, to the Catholic Cathedral the way. There was the usas) as you to chance your glasses, and at more friendly pro-Turkish actio› by France at Lausanne, which

will cost 40 cents, to Robinson ceremonial of the bringing in to join with me in drinking a toans will prove to Mr. Bonar Law the existence of a French policy in the

Road will cost 40, and it will not the. Poar's Head during the to "England." Near East.

matter whether there are one or supper, and the band of the The tonst was enthusiastically four passengers, the hire will be King's Regiment. discoursed received. the same-40 cents for every mile pleasing selections, whilst later ron. The scheme certainly opens a brief speech was delivered by up the prospect of cheap and the President. quick travel.

ernment's view.

Berlin, January 5.

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ANOTHER COLOUR CLASH IN AMERICA.

New York, January 5.

ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE A MINISTER,

Prague, January 5,

A young insurance clerk named Sourek twice fired a revolver at M. Rasio. Minister of Finance, who was seriously wounded and was sont to bospital. His assailant is said to have been actuated by political hatred.

AUSTRALIAN ELECTION RETURN.

Melbourne. January 5.

The Germsa press is not surprised at the breakdown of the Paris conferenc, and declares that the imposition of sanctions without the consent of the Reparations Commission or by a single Power is contrary to the spirit of the Peace Treaty, and from the viewpoint of international law will be a hostile action. The newspapers allege tba: France" annexstionist policy has caused the failure of the con-

The final state of the parties in the House of Representatives is: ference. The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung declares that Germany possesses the last trump card. Her offer is final, and if it fails the Labour 29. Nationalists 27, Country and Liberal 19. Mr. Hughes reins of Government will pass into the bands of those whose aims will consult the Nationalist party with regard to the course to follow nobody will be able to control. Paris must not think that the juror Teutonicus bylongs entirely to the past or needs guns or bayonets to reappear. Any great nation driven to despair bas always found means for its revenge.

Washington, January, 5.

WHITE STAR ENTERPRISE.

amount to ten cents each.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

At the conclusion of the supper, the official" party worn again escorted back to the ballroom, where the revels continued: until The Patron Saint.

2 a.m, when the National Anthem The organiser of the scheme

The loyal toasts having been was struck up and the night's is Mr. & Rowe General Manager of the United Motor brief submitted from the chair and merriment came to an end. Com.well-known in motor trade said: Your Excellencies, ladies and} /

suitably honoured, the President | circles of the Colony, and he in-gentlemen. It is my privilege, as forms us that fall sanction has Fresident of Sh. George's Society been obtained from the Governa Hongkong, to welcome you bere ment for the inauguration of the tonight. Seven hundred years ago service and that the details of St. George's Day was ordered to be the propoes! have also been observed as the name day of our approved. It will only be « meiter

we should meet together at least of a few months before the cabe Patron Saint-and it is right that are running. He definitely pro-

once a year to testify to our love of mises 30 on the streets by June. TEST MATCH PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND

our own country. and Although there will be only 30 admiration of what she ban done, Christchurch, January 5.

I think The second Test opened before 3,000 spectators. The wicket was cibe to begin with, there will and what she yet will do.

Shepherd 66.

London, Jandary 3.

The Russian trade delegation in London autounces that the United Stater, at the request of Britain, is going to call an inter-British White Star Line have proposed to the Soviet Governmene

the establishment of services batween Britain and Russia.

The State Department officials deny the repor: that the

national congress to consider reparations,

Washington, January 5.-

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has decided to ascertain the view of the Administration before considering Mr. Robinson's resolution, cabled earlier, Mr. Lodge has been com- raissioned to call on Mr. Haghes to obtain all the available informa- tion of the State Department with regard to the reparations | negotiations.

The Homeward Trek.

London. January 5. Mr. Beast Law, tired-looking, refused to speak on his arrival at Victoria, where he was greeted by a huge crowd, necessitating efforts by the police to clear a path to his car.

Paris, January 5,

to our

Those interested in promoting a Dog, Cat and Poultry Snow should refer to Paga 4.

An efficiant steno-typist is re- quired—Page 4.

A notice of interest to mambers

perfect. New Zealand made 313 for 7. Collins contribating 102 and/ventually be 200 and they will we owe this occasion bere in Hoog of the Royal Hongroog Golf

EX-SULTAN GOES TO MECCA.

Malts, January 5,

be distributed over the important kung really to the fact that our points of the Colony, such as the brother Scots were so determined Star Ferry. Blake Pier, Chater not to hide their own light under a Road, Post Office, Hongkong Club, bushel! For as Kipling ways- Happy Valley. Taikoo Dockyard, For while the Celt is talking! Cathedral, eta They will also: from Valentia to Kirkwall.

The ex-Sultan of Turkey has left for Mecca aboard the british be in Kowloon at such points as M. Theunis had a lengthy interview with M. Poincare, and leares homeward to-morrow, M. Poincare previously conversed with warship Ajax. Marquis Della Torretta, who, interviewed, declared: "Italy will certainly stand by France."

A Lausanne metsage says General Weygand has been sum

moned to Paris.

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TURKEY.

Londor, January 5.

A corporation for the economic development of Turkey bas been registered with a nominal capital of a quarter of a million, to be in-t creased to a million or more as necessary. Shares will not be offered to the public. The principal subscriber is Mr. Leslie Urquhart.

Consolidateds. It is understood the Rasso-Asiatic Limited, will be the chief shareholders. with Mr. Urquhart chair- The other British man, and the majority on the board British. directors are well-known in banking and City circles. The objects include mining, production of metals and oil, chemicals, building, and the operation of railways, canals and docks, besides generally acting as Government contractors and financial agents for Turkey in Asia Minor.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Moscow, January 5.

The Stock Exchange will open on January 10th.

(Other Telegrama on Pan* 2.)

FIGHTING NEAR WUCHOW.

Straggle for a Hill.

and the local native, dewspapers issued specials to Bascunt. tbis fact. The truth of the re port has been found to be nou- existent,

The English-sb the English

don't say anything at all." the ferry wharf, Nathan Road, Yaumati, etc. In fact, wherever! Not that we Englishmen are in tbere is found to exist any way lesa patriotic or unmindful vehicles they of the great heritage which England need for such will be stationed there.

bas given us, but as a race we are not demonstrative, and have been rather proud of our reserve, but it is possible to be too reserved and to be thereby misunderstood. English Patriotizm.

A

MOTOR CAR SMASHED.

Caught Between. Two

Tramcars.

Club appears on Page 4.

Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness" is being specially screened at the Coronet Theatre to-morrow, Sunday.-Page 12.

Consignees are notified of the

arrival of the se Cordillera " Page 4.

Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co. ure advertising vacuum $1.00 each-Page 3.

flasks at

LISTEN!

The only way to catch a custome fer is to get him thin reach.

The world is out of joint, sad evil forces

GIA at work everywhere to destroy the struc-Wozid Theatre is "The Carnival

The week and attraction at the

Child.”—Page 4..

ture of good-citizenship. This

A three-roomed furnished flat evil teaching can only be met by patriotisma and loyalty, and the is to let in Kowloon.-Fage 4.

Lane, Crawford & Co, barS A motor accident occurred in remembrance of the great and It is interesting to record thatá

traditiona・ which our received a shipment of sporta the Commander in-Chief of the Queen's Road West, quite close glorious

west.-Pago 6.

A meeting of the shareholders According to our Canton corres Kwangai "Aptonomous Army" to the Boldiers' Club this morn-fathers have handed down to us, pondant, a report from Shaching has written a letter to Gen. Chaning, soon after 11 o'clock, motor sad one of the objects of this states that fighting is raging Dear King-ming, in which he explains dar No. 574 being badly smashed. Society is to stimulate English in the Hongkong Construction patrioliam. (Hear bear). I would Company is called by a notice on U. Ab Ling, bill near Wuchow, his position in the situation. He It appears that the motor car therefore appeal to all Englishmen PAES but that the result is not yet says that Oban always, said be was following a tramcar and, in who have not yet done so to join A verger in wanted for St. HOW CRISES AFFECT EXCHANGE.

known. This hill is a strategic would favour the principle of trying to pass it, turned out to the this Society and thereby help to John's Cathedral.-Page 4 poiot of mach value, and it is Kwangi for the Kwangsi right to pass on the off side. Just

"Homespun Folks" is being encourage and strengthen patrio- London, January 5. believed that if the Cantonese people, yet he has kept Can-as the motor car was passing the tiam, which is the balwark of how at the Kowloon Theatre The Stack Exchange opened dail on the breakdown of the Paris troops can gain possession of it tonese forces in Wuchow. The trancar on the beat of the civilization. If mea love their to-night-Page 12. conference. Quotations, at a precautionary measure, were marked they will have no difficulty in re- Kwangsi and Yunnan troops have road, another tramcar, proceeding country there will be no talk of down, but there was no selling prassure in any direction, and now capturing Wucho.

joined hands for the purpose of in the opposite direction, Bolshevism.. there is a tendency for quotations to barden. the exchange market

The Law Tak-lin, the Commissioner regaining Kwangsi, and they came into view.

motor During the past year we had is most unsettled. French france are at 67 10 and Belgian at 72 10. for Foreign Affairs, has been ap hope that Chad will keep his driver tried to pass between the the honour of sharing in the German marks are 41,000 to the £. Sterling in New York is pojuted Censor General, on the promises and withdraw the two fremonts, but the rear part of general welcome given to H. B. H. West River. with headquarters Cantonese troops and to prevent the motor was caught and almost The Prince of Wales, the President 4.644

in Hobou, Samshui district. devastating warfare. From this completely amashed. Both whools of our parent Society, who has Ramours came to Hongkong letter and its general fine, die in were torn off and the body wreck- siwaya evinced the very best essen- last night that the Wuchow forces, thought that there adutaation |ød."

tials of Eaglish character. By his bsd succeeded in capturing the on the part of the Kingal and

was love of sport, his loyalty, his

enthusisem and, above all, by his Part

CHINA'S OPIUM DELEGATE.

London, January 5. The Chinese Legation states that Chao Hsin-chu will attend the important town of Takbing, Yunos forces to lempian Fortunately,

Injured. about ten miles sast of Wuchow, invasion of Ewangtung Opium Commission-at Geneva on January 6th."

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