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式拜禮 號三廿月正英港券 TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1923. 日七初月弍1

SINGLE COPY: 10 CYS 134 PEN ARJUM

MC.C. 1. SOUTH AFRICA.

CANTON SITUATION.

GERMAN PASSENGER

BOAT.

More Trouble Expected.

GERMAN MINERS WONT WORK.

Release of Thyssen Demanded.

ESSEN BANKS RESUME BUSINESS.

(Bruder's Semice,

Essen, January 24.

Paris, January 22. The representative of the Reich refused to attend a Franco- German arbitral tribunal, which consequently has not met. The president of the tribunal stated that in view of the voluntary absence of the German representative. France would ask that this be technically declared a new German default, and would consequently request the German Government to appoint a new arbitrator. If Berlin did not comply within a month the matter would be referred to the Council of the League of Nations, which could appoint a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the Versuites Treaty.

Paris, January 22,

A general strike of miners in the Ruhr has begun. The strike is of a "ca canny nature. The miners descended into the pits, but folded their arms. M. Poincare conferred with Marshal Foch today with regard to theasures to be taken to meet the strike.

Berlin, January 22. An Essen message says the Reichsbank and other local bank. bave resumed on the French giving an assurance that they will not interfere with business, and on the withdrawal of the French guard.

London, January 24. Marks closed at nominally 95,000 to 100,000. French francs are at 13.30, and Belgian at 81 50, and the lite is at 99 Sterling is quoted in New York at 4.654.

French Moratorium Scheme.

Match Ends in A draw.

{Reuter's Service, )

Durban, January. 22.

DUKE OF YORK'S BETROTHAL

Congratulations from Japan.

London, January 23. their congratulations on the occasion of the Duke of York's The Emperor and Crown Prince of Japan have telegraphed

betrothal

FRENCH ROYALIST EDITOR ASSASSINATED.

Paris January 93.

the paper.

were arrested.

STIMULUS TO THE TOURIST TRAFFIC.

Later.

CHAN KING-MING TO BE ATTACKED.

Reception on s.s. Weser of

the N. D. L

of

278

FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

Two Competitors Share $50,

Eleven of the twelva matches contained on our last week's Football Com- petition coupon were play- ed. The highest number of correct forecasts sent in was eight, two com- palitors succeeding រឹត getting this number right. They were:

Miss Leone,

3. Morrison Cup Bowl. Stoker W. Middleton.

42 Mm RM.S. Hawkins,

In

accordance with

rules these competitors share the prize of $50, and

if they will call at this office we shall be pleased to hand them $25 each.

DIVING FOR OPIUM.

The weather was fine, and interest unabated. Ajtotal of 6,000 at-

The Norddeutscher Lloyd's tended the resumed Test, despite the certainty of a draw. South Africa

Pur Own Correspondent.)

newest boat on the Far Eastern compiled 368, Taylor contributing 91 in a masterly display marked by

Canton. Jan. 22ad.

run was visited by quite a number A deputation of workers' councils from the State mines to the brilliant footwork. He put up a fine Cefence, xrd bit eight fours.

The situation bare, at the time of local residents yesterday. French authorities at Duesseldori still awaits the latter's decision Catterall and Nourse contributed 52 and 5 respectively, and of writing, is one of great un- whilst she was lying alongside with regard to the demands of the Mine Workers' Council for im-Francois, care-free, scored a lucky 7. Kennedy took 5 wickets for 88. certainty. The location of the Holt's Wharf. The boat was mediate freedom of the mines and release of the arrested oficials. The innings lasted 380 minutes. The MC.C., with only ten minutes various troops is roughir, only finished at Breman

in The question whether there will be a strike depends on the decision to go, dit not indulge in serious batting, and scored eleven runs, for follows the Cantonese, under November and makes the first of A deputation representing 65,000 workers of Thyssen's mines has the loss of one wicket The mateb was a draw.

Geo. Ngai Boog-ping are in the passenger boats which this invaded Duesseldorf demanding the release of Thyssen. It had an

A Victory in New Zealand.

Honam, with Headquarters in the Company is patting on its Far animated but inconclusive interview with the French authorities

Invercargill, January 22. Cement Works; the Yunasnose, Eastern service. For some The trial of Thyssen at Mayence has been postponed until Tuesday. The M.C.C. beat Southland by 193 ruas. The English team under Gen. Yeng Heiman, are months past the Company has run The railway officials arrested at Eas will be released when compiled 319 and 90 for 5, and declared. Southland scored 153 and in the Western Suburbs: and the service of cargo basts, but the certain books have been examined. The strike of railway officials.

Kwangsi troops, under Gen. Sam.8. Weser marks the inaugura-| at Dortmund appears to have originated in the Arrest of

Hung-ying, are in the city and are tion of the extended service. It| the station foremen as a result of a controversy with a French

believed to hold the Arsenal. wasfiting, therefore, that Captain) officer. Hitherto there is no general strike of railwaymen, and

There is a certain amount of J. Jacbene, through the local the trains are running, but there are heavy delays.

fighting at times when attempts agents, the Robert Dollar Com [are made by the recognised pany, should issue invitations for | troops to disarm odd detachments a reception. And those who went in their districts. For example, on board found an extremely on Sunday there

comfortable were short roomy and

ship

but nothing very serious occurred.

agemants at the Cement equipped with all the latest im- Works and Nam Hoi Magistracy,provements.

The ship. of 9,500 tons, has There is a general idea amongst accommodation for 74 cabin and the people that trouble is bound 66 third class passengers. She is to happen shortly noless Sun Yat-465 feet long, with a beam of 57 sen personally returns to take feet and a depth of 44 feet. She is affairs in hand. At present, the capable of doing 123 kaots an A woman anarchist this afternoon shot dead M. Marius Plateau.reatest danger appears to be hour. Comfort for bath classes of the Royalist leader and editor of the Jetion Free, at the office of Kwangsi troops, as

Gen. Sam Hung-ying, and the passengers has been careful- The assassin unsuccessfully attempted suicide.

it is very y studied. One of the doubtful if they will accept Gen. features the venge The woman fired five revolver shots. sod afterwards said the Chief. The latter has been aption decks, which allow passen. Hey Sung-chi as Commander-in-the specially constructed observa- regretted she bad been unable to shoot M. Leon Daudet.

Sequel to Recent Haul. Royalists Retaliate.

pointed by Sun Yat-sen and left gers to sea in all directions for Canton on the 20th. instant. Paris, January 23.

without changing their SULIS. Since the publicity given to youthful Royalists, raided the office of the Socialist newspaper the military commanders are tain's bridge. 40

A crowd of a hundred so-called "Camelote du Roi, otherwise petition for official posts.

Meanwhile, there is great com- The first class observation deck the place by the discovery of All is located right above the Cap hoge opium dump on the The Stock Exchange closed fairly steady. The rubber market offices of the Fire Soutelle and smashed the windows but were driven No less than nine Managers forward. There is clear space on the spot. On Sunday afternoon, that there is island off Capsaimun Pass, many give and smashed up the linotypes. They then proceeded to the appointing their own cominees. nothing to intercept the view Chinese have been attracted to is firm, and plantation rubber has improved to be

off by the police, two of whom were injured. Seven of the Camelots were appointed by different people the whole of this deck. Brussels, January 22, Another battalion is leaving to-morrow for the Ruhr.

The the members of one party were for the Canton-Samsbui Railway? third class observation deck is seen to make repeated plunges Essen, January 22.

The same state of chaos exista located just above the stern into the water near some rocks The workers of most of the mines seem passively resisting,

in other departments.

of the vessel and also gives close to the island. These diving keeping operations at low pressure, pending the French reply to the

Among recent arrivals are Mr. a clear view in three directions. operations were explained by the men's demands. The railway men's strike at Dortmund station

Luxor, January 29.

Wu Hoa-mso, who is believed to The cabins in both classes accom-fact that when the jook took continues, but the men eràployed at the goods station in south There is world-wide interest in the prospect of finding, with the have been appointed Civil Gover-modate two and four persons. It away the drag after its seizure Dortmund have agreed to handle traffic on certain conditions, body of the Pharach Tut-ankh-Ameo, priceless archaeological data or by Dr. Sun, and General Li is the aim of the company to by the police one of the including non-diversion of coal trains, otherwise the men will again which might possibly revolutionise Egyptology. The taper chamber Lieb-chun, Chief of the General makes special feature of the sacks slipped and fell into strike. A Dortmund message says French official statement of the tomb in the Valley of Kings recently discovered by Lord Staff, who both arrived on Sunday.menu. Ample refrigerator space the

891. The staff thus asserts the strike has ended, and the whole district is peaceful, but Carnarvon has very valuable antiquities. The treasure has already It is too early to prophesy say-is provided, special storage rooms lost might be worth a thousand says strices are threatended in the State mines. Spiess, the Governor been removed to the outer camber, including a gold-inlaid throne, thing, but it is hard to see how being provided for beef, game, but-dollars or more, and would of Speier, has been expellen,

royal jewelry, ceramics, clothing, furniture and papyri. Crowds of certain amount of trouble canter, vegetables, beer, and Jewish smply reward diligent seekers. tourists, largely American, are flocking to Egypt, where the hotels be prevented.

food. In addition, there is also The divers stopped" on seeing are already filled to their capacity. The shipping companies are Move Against General Chan. a special ice storage room. a party of newcomers, several giving special rates for accommodation.

The dining rooms, lounge and of whom were Revenue Officers, Another correspondant writes smoking rooms are nicely fitted but probably efforts to recover stating that thers is apprehension up, and provide both comfort and the

will missing sack amongst the Cantonese comma- laxury. These rooms, together be abandoned for a few days yet. ders at the attempts of the with the cabins, are fitted with The trouble may, however, start Kwangsi leaders to secure control fans. The dining room, which when these people are caught by of the whole province by gradual was specially designed by Pro- the Revenue Officers with the re- forces. As a result, Commander with white panelling, the white Yeu Yu-ping has been appointed curtains bearing green designs for the purpose of visiting General The smoking room is also Chan King-ming and requesting well arranged, with comfortable him to hand over the command of alcoves. The decks are unusual- A DESPERATE SEAMAN, all his forces at present in Wai-ly spacious for a vessel of ner chow and to leave for abroad, so size, and there is ample room for that, on orders from Sun Yat-sen, recreation purposes. Bafety of Last Night's Play.

an advance by Kwangsi troops the ship has also been made a

A notice of interest to lady from the eastmay be prevented and consideration, the latest type of members of the Royal Hongkong devastation thus avoided. The watertight bulkheads being work. Golf Club appears on page 4. Mr. Hughes authorises the statement that he does not intend to good support last night when The Frawley Company bad

Cantonese commanders hope thated from the bridge. Within ten One European flat is to let "on resign.

they staged Avery Hopwood's possession of five Mausers strap-

Arrested about a month ago in beable, with a force of Cantonese closed, on directions from the

by this means Sun Yat-sen will seconds these bulkheads can be the Wanchai Gap Road.-Page 4. New York, January 22.

To-night the Frawley Company In spite of Mr. Hughes' denial of his intention to resign, rumours there must have been very many the Magistrate only this morning

farce "The Gold Diggers," but bed to him, but appearing before troops, to return to Canton.

bridge. Among the life-boats are are playing "Enter Madame," of serious differences in the Cabinet over his foreign policy continue present who wished that the

It is reported that an attack two propelled by waters, the total which is the farewell perform-. to stir political and Preas circles.

Company had had a better vehicle necessitating a spell in hospital, Waichow has been ordered, and 800 passengers. As the ship only is being held at the Kowloon

on account of injuries he received on General Chan King-ming at capacity in all of the boats being ance.-Page 4.

A special fancy dress carnival in which to display their abilities.

& Chinese.

that Sam Hung-ying's force will carries 300 passengers there is no The play is not a good one. Purdia described

whom Inspector take the lead and be followed by fear of over crowding

Theatre to-night.-Page 12. although it abounds in witticisms employed seaman, pleaded guilty

Yunnan and certain Cantonese

Consignees are notified of the An eight-piece Furopeza Or and clever sayings, sometimes to the technical offence, but

detachments.

"Taketoyo decidedly risque.

chestra provides music, and the arrival of the a.. The play stated in extenuation that he was

vessel carries a doctor and all; Maru. Page 10. The Soviet Chamber of Commerce, whereby the Soriot hopes to New York chorus girl who is

purports to tell of the life of a given the arms by another man spread its political influence in "Asis, including India, is at present striving for success and who,

not in custody,

A story is being told of how necessary hospital accommoda- San Yat-sen's meeting in Moscow. Representatives of the Soviet syndicates and whilst she is not really a bad

LISTEN! After the Weser reaches rusts and also traders from Mongolia, Persis, and Afghanistan, are girl, takes everything that comes injured was explained by the maader who received money for

How he came to be so seriously deceived by the artillery com- Yokohama. Vis Kobe and Nuture believes in advertising, attending.

Moji, she will return her way and perhaps a

to so the most natural thing in the little police officer, who told the Magis-the purpose of firing at General

and more. But Mr. Hopwood very trate that, on being taken to a Chan King-ming's Headquarters Bremen vis the following ports

Hougtorg

proceed to worbi is to advertise. largely failed in his task, for all house at Bowrington Canal for before he left Canton. It is which will make up her regular AERIAL TORPEDO-BOAT.

that he has given is a burlesque, the making of enquiries, the man, said that be postponed the But whatever criticism might be though

bombardment until seven hours itinerary: Singapore, Balawan, bandcuffed,

The Anderson Music Company jumped given of the play itself, there is from an upper floor verandab into atter General Cuan left and that Colombo, Port Said, Genos, Ant-are removing to No. 2 Queen's The Air Ministry has taken over the first aerial torpedo boat, to players. Mr. Frawley and Miss him up later both his legs were s

only praise deserving for the the street. When they picked he has since surrendered all his werp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Buildings Page 3. be teeted with the Navy. It has a speed of 120 miles and has an Blood (both played leading parts broken and he was endeavour- Kwangsi Commander Li and bas of seven steamers that will main consignees are given the usual The 9.8 Weser" having arriv- smmunition to the The Weser is the first of a fleeted from Bremen and Hamburg, enormous boat-shaped bull carrying a crew, torpedos and machine- last night) have a company offing guns, and is capable of riding out a rough sea.

to kill himself by left the city. und ubed excellence and there knocking his hest

tain a regular six-weekly service notice.-Page 10. Gambling of various descrip between Europe and the was never a fault in the present stone. Discharged from hospital tions has recommenced in many East. The next ship to arrive commodation available in Queen's For There is some central office BC- arion. Mise Betty Barnicott was yesterday. his condition parts of the city, either under the will be the s.8. Werra, followed by Buildings. Page 4. splendid as Mabel, and Mr. described by the surgeon as being control of military officers or by the a... Rhein. Bernard Nedell made a great sound, but be bad become tame, their permission. All the houses sister ships of the Weser.

Both of there are The Tabaqueria Filipina a0- success of the part as Stephen probably for life.

are crowded daily. It is stated other vessels are to follow.

Four nounce the arrival of stocks of The King of Sweden will visit Queen Wilhelmina at the begio-wera splendidly portrayed.

Lee. All the other obaraciers

that an arrangement has been

'Barney's" well known smoking Underordinary circumstances & come to by the commanders of

mixtures-Page 7. hing of March.

committal would have been asked the various troops by which the The music during the intervals far by the prosecution, but in revenues received from gambland bouseholders in the outskirts was ably played by Mrs. Harry view of the experience he had ing are to be Woods, the well-known pianist:

allocated as of the city are in a state of con- gone through, Inspector Pardia follows:-In Honam, to The Company bas had to asked that the man be dealt with Cantonese forces; west part of the invading troops force their the siderable alarm because many of shorten its stay here, and to summarily. Mr. R. E. Lindsell nity, to the Yunnan troops; other way into houses and take up night it is giving its farewell accordingly passed the full Police places, to the Kwangel troops. of performance Enter Madame." Court sentence of a year's hard

their quarters there, and it is Although no actual trouble bas feured that serious results will There should be a big house." Tabour.

yet broken out, the shopkeepers ensue shortly.

DUTCH LOAN AT PREMIUM.

Paris, January 23. The French moratorium scheme, as outlined by Le Temps, demands the payment of specie and kind, totalling two and a half] milliard gold marks in 1923 and 1924. The funds would be provided by German industrial leaders, against interest- bearing securities, and measures would be imposed to facilitate fis- ancial reconstruction, including a 25 per cent. levy on various sources of wealth and the introduction of a system of farming-out quarters and closed at one-and-one-eighth presium. mines, forests, salt works and other industrial resources.

Paris, January 23.

It is reported that steps are being taken to recruit engineers

in all mining and roetallurgical centres for urgent despatch to the Ruhr.

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AMERICAN CABINET CRISIS RUMOURED.

Washington, January 22.

SOVIET'S PROPAGANDA WAR.

Berlin. Jacuary 22.

London. January 22.

ROYAL VISITING.

The Hague, January 22.

FURTHER IRISH EXECUTIONS.

London, January 22. Three men have been executed at Dundalk for possession

London, January 22.

not

Dealings commenced in the Dutch East Indies loan at three-ly absorbing all the Cantonese fessor Trost, is tastefully adorned covered stuff in their possession.

Othe. Telegrams on Pane 2.1

FRAWLEY SEASON,

Jumps From Verandah

Whilst Handcuffed.

as D 17

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Was

and

A Traitor?

tion.

Events were

Bremeo.

News in Today's New Advertisements.

To-Day's Exchange.

demand to-day was 25. 3.5f16d

The closing rate of the dallar on

Lighting Up-Time. Lighting-Up Time to-day 6.05

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