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A GREAT MUSICIAN PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT ON A RACE BORSE

is no greater anomaly than a man with wonk synight attempting to watch the racee without glasses,

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Separate Fence Offered

Britain.

TURKS NOW REPORTED WILLING.

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Paris, February 6. The newspapers agree that the Turks made a supreme efort to sow dissension among the Allies at Lausance. It is rumoured that Isme: Pasha even offered Lord Curzon a separate peace. The news papers emphasise that the Allies difficulties have not yet ended, and great efforts will be necessary in order to obtain a ratiñestion and useful application of the treaty.

London. February 6.

FEBRUARY 7, 1923 BETALI

FURTHER GERMAN OPPOSITION.

Minister Urges Co-operation.

Dr. Cuno was ovated at Elberfeld.

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Essen, February 5.

CANTON PEACE TALK.

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General Ngai Bong-ping Released.

Our Vien Correspondent.)

Canton, Feb. 6.

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Father Claims Damages for Daughter's Death. Arising out of the death of an GEN, SMUTS ON THE PROBLEM.

right year old Chinese girl, who -A Chinese clerk named Lak employed br (Reuters Service.)

The situation for the last fawas knocked down and killed by a Tang-cheous. Essen, February 6.

bus belonging to the Kowloon | Captain B. Branch Oficial days has been very obscure, but

Motorbun Company Ltd, The cosiowners have increased the miners wages by eighty per there has been no trouble.

in | Measurer, was charged at the Shenghai Street on Oct. 17th, the Police Court this motulng, bafore. It now appears that an agree father and next of kin, Trang Mr. R. E. Lindwell, with forging Berlin, February 6. cent.

ment has been arrived at by thewan, a hawker of Shamshaipo and attering a cheque. In a speach he said he was

Mr. H. B. L. Dennys appeared convinced sa & result of bis visit to the Rubt that Rhineland and various to be bodies of troops brought an action against e

mary Court, before Mr. Justice Mr. G. G. N. Tinion, who pro- Westphalia would co-operate in repelling the Franco-Baigian successful. The distribu will Motorbus Company, in the Sum for irruption. In & speech at Muenster he said the German nation of districts has been arranged so

Way asked by nis would be lost unless the inhabitants of the occupied and unoccupied that the Kwangsi arcops, under Crompertz, this morning, claim-secuted,

ing $1,000 and costs.

Worship if the defendant Shum Hung-Fing, will be

Mr. G. A. S. Russ appeared for got oft with the Heuter learns from a French source that the Quai d'Orsay bas territory held together.

allotted to the West and North informed the Foreien ice that the Turkish delegation to Lausanne

The postal officials at Essen refused to give the French telephons

resented by Mr. REA. Wabater. forged Captain Branch's name on has advised them of its acceptance of the terms rejected on Sunday.

The Yunnanere troops Will

Plaintif story was that at 2the cheque. The French Government recommends & settlement before I-met connections, and the French thereupon cut off the batteries and Rivers to take charge there plaintiff and defendants were rep- $365 for which he is said to have

remain

charge of lo'clock on Oct. 17th, deceased was Mr. Tinson replied that be leaves Lauesne to morrow. The same source confirms the report decline to reinstate them until the postal workers surrender. that the Turks proposed a separate peace to Britain before Lord Essen is again isolated. Similarly at Watzen all the shops were Canton City, and the Cantonese walking with her mother and

did not. The facts were that after ordered to shut up because they refused to serve the French.

troops under Han Song-chi will

woman friend in shanghai Street, presentation at the Hongkong and Curzon left Lausanne.

General Smuts' Views.

be allotted the East River district going in the direction of Yaumati. Shanghai Bank, cheques had to b General Smuts has issued sa important statement ou there. In this way it should be possible they had reached the junction of passed to a European assistant, Taipo Road and were walking would scrutinize the signature parations question, and declares that the 6 600 millions sterling fixed to satisfy all parties.

In any case, it is now bigbly near the middle of the road, carefully. In this case it was found by the Raparations Commission in May. 1921, was absolutely beyond

This impossible amount is being used as improbable that there will be say slightly on the right hand side, to be unsatisfactory, and Captain Germany's power to pay.

res for the dismemberment of Germany and a raduction of the actual fighting in Canton itself, as The motorbus came from behind. Branch belag communicated all foreign warships abora a thousand tons will no longer be allowed chaos. America's collaboration was the kerstone to pasce, and when have already left the city, leaving ling to plaintiff, swerved back covery was made that the cheque The representative of Angora has issued a proclamation that whole of Central Europe to a condition of industr.al, and economic practically all the Kwangsi troops rounding the corner, and, accord. | with over the talephons, the dis- in Smyros harbour, and are required to leave before midnight on America decided to retire peace was lost. The British Empire's only the Yunnanese. February 7. The Allied Admirals discussed the subject this morn-representative on the Reparations Commission had ceased to Smytas. The Allied High Commissioners have protested to Angora. partisan character, and had virtually become an anner of the French to Hongkong, bat it will probably it was alleged, and bruised her. premises. ing Admiral Sicholson on the craiser Curscoa has been ordered to function, and the Commission had lost all semblance of a non-is still not running through trains It also struck the woman triend, arrested immediately in the Bank

Constantinople, February 6. The papers dispute the Paris report that Ismet has accepted the capitulations clause, saying it was M. Bompard who accepted Ismer's

formula.

Trouble Brewing at Smyrna.

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Constantinople, February 6.

Foreign exchanges, after opening more confidently in con- sequence of the news from Lansanne, closed unsettled and nervous. The French frane is now 73.25, the Belgian frauc 83.05, the lire 96. - and marke nominally 170,000 to 175,000, with sterling at 4.659. The

Stock Exchange has a very healthy tone.

Paris, February 6.

It is learned from an authoritative French source that the British Government has informed the French that it is ready to give serious aid courteous trestment to any definite proposals by Ismet but it sam that Britain will not agree to the Paris suggestion to omit the economic clauses of the treaty, and apparently refuses to resume the conversations until the Turks have given tangible proof M. Paincare immediately decided to associate of their good will himself with the British decision. and subsequently telegraphed in. viting I met to state the Enal terms he is prepared to sign. It is reported that the Turcis Legation to-lag is less conciliatory, and it i not imp-ib'e therefore tha: Ismet will proceed to Angora to! consalt his Government.

London, February 6.

Essen, February 6.

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The Germans claim that since the embargo they bave sacceded in despatching to uncccupied Germany at night time a hundred and sixty coal trains, with three hundred and twenty engines, utilising a couple of outlets over private railwaya belonging to the mines.

CHINA'S FINANCES.

Emergency Loan Considered.

Peking, Feb. 6.-The House of Representatives sat in committee this afternoon to consider details of the Twelfth Year Emergency

KIANGSI GOVERNOR

RESIGNS.

Lori Curzon, in an interview, stated that his final concessions to the Turks nad settled all the importan: Turco-British issues and Loan-Router. the custan ling points relative to the capitulations and the bioancial and economic clauses concerned more directly the French and Italian interests. He emphasise the generosity of the terms of fered, and said they would place Turkey in a position not only of political independence and assured sovereignty, but also of military and territorial security, such as she had never before enjoyed, eran

Pekinz. Feb. 6.-Hsieh Yuan in the plenitute of her power. Ona of his final concessions was the withdrawal of the restriction of the size of the Turkish army in bar. Civil Governor of Kiang-|

tendered his Europe. On his strival in London be told the C'stinat that hesi yesteria thought the Conference had succeeded, and not failed, and that signation, whereupon the local Kiancsi residents demonstrated the Treaty roult stille signed.

the President's office

INTERPORT ROWING.

Shanghai, Singapore and Canton Coming.

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across the road and knocked was forged one. Payment was: The Canton-Kowloon Railway down the child and ran orer ber.stopped, the defendant being

His Worship-Well, then, I shall refuse bail. Remanded to this day week at 10 a m.

BOMBAY.

Mr. Montagu is at present-

News in To-day's

not be long before the various The bus went on its way for some Mr. Dennys made an applica- The reason for the messure is obscure, and it is believed that the Allies Foreign Office.

The sands are running out, and unless soma strong hand can military commanders along the distacca si a fair speed, and then tion for bail. will prepared for eventualities.

even now clutch Europe and rescue her from the slope down which line arrange matters: Lacdon, February 6.

pulled up. The injured child was

His Worship-Is the defendant It is thought by many Chinese taken to the Kwong Wah Hos-employed by Mr. Branch? she is slipping, the catastrophe of pesce may yet become far greater

that a unification with the Northpital, where she died at 4 o'clock. Br. Tinson Yea than the catastrophe of the Great War."

jis also possible in the near future. The point at issue, Mr. Bass ex- it is possible that Shum Teen-plained, was whether these people bavan may come down South, were walking down the rand and but it is very improbable that Dr. the bus ran into them, or whether. Sun Yat-sen will do so, as it will hearing the bus coming, they be unnecessary if the naification besitated and the child ran across goes through, as he will probably the road in front of the vehicle. STATUE OF MR. MOSTAGE FOR be employed in Peking.

Plaintif alleged negligence on General Ngai's Release the part of the driver and that Another Canton correspondenthe scoident was caused by such

giving sittings to an Italian writes stating that General Ngai negligence.

sculptor, Signor Ricardi, for Bong-ping was retrased on Tues- With regard to the amount of life-size status of himself, to be day, when the British, American damages. Mr. Rose said during presented to the city of Bombay sud Japanese Coosals went the time the girl was not at at the instance of Mr. 8. R. The Shanghai Rowing Club with number of members school `abe looked after ber

Boaanje (of Bombay) organiser have telegraphed their

accep- of the benevolent

societies pareata shop. At the age of of the Montagu Memorial Fund, tance of an invitation from the

the Agricultural Exper-thineon it had been intended

which now mounts to several meet him that she sbould RO into thousand pounds. The me Royal Hongkong Yacht Club to mental Station to row Interport events here on the The two Generals, Leung and the

cigarette factory Botilartist has also been commissioned 17th. March.

Chan, who served under General she WA married. In that to execute a bust of Mr. Montagu It was notified a few days ago Ngai, also arrived from Koog factors it was estimated that she for the Bombay Legislativa that Singapore and Canton base moon for the occasion. Most of would bave earned fifty cents Council. also accepted, so that, with the the commercial houses discharged day which, according to Chinese participation of the three outport fire-crackers as a demonstration custom. would have been paid tɔ Clubs, the V.B. C. and the Royal of their gratification at Ngai's the father. When she married Hongkong Yacht Club, a good reless5.

there would have been the ques- programme of races, probably It is now stated that Generalica of dowry, which would have lasting for LWO days, may be Shum Hung-ying's forces have been paid to the father.

not been compelled to leave the expected.

city because of disagreement with

Evidence in the other commanders, but that

support this is the result of an arrange plaintiff's case was then given, it ment with the chief Yannan com- being mentioned that it bad been manders defining the respectiva the parents' intention that the

A concert will be given in the spheres of the troops.

girl should marry at the age of

St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kow- General Shura's troops have sixteen OF seventeen.. Tho evacasud the Mint and shifted mother though; they would have loon, to-night-Page 4

Consignees are notified of the Some of the Players.

over to the Arsens! A notice had a dowry of $1,000, becauSS has been issued that no other deceased was & very pretty girl arrival of the sa "Helenus."~ The Gilbert and Sul ivan troops are to be permitted to en- The driver of the tus was de- Page 4.

Ralph Ince is appearing at the Opera Co.

scribed by other witnesses two, prima croach on the defence lines. The Canton Club was the scene donnas, who share the sapraro The three gunboats Po Pik,"aither blind or a fool and one World Theatre in "Out of the

A Miss Elsie Coram, the Kwong Yok and Kwong Kum witness gave his opinion that the Snows."-Page 18. the cinematogra shers Pathe Freres. Four armed men made prisonere of a brilliant function on Mon- roles

quantity of household of the staff of Ere girls and one man in an upstairs room, then

day, when H.B.M.'s Consul-English D'Oyly Carte artist, is have left Kongmoon for Swalow, driver did not know his job.

a fair-haired, winsome girl and in order to bring back Gederal Defendants' case, as put for-furniture will be sold by public sprinkled the premises with petrol. The building was 3000 a roaring General. Dr. J. W. Jamieson,

on the 8th. inst-Page 4. furnace. The employes, the girls screaming, escaped brough the CM.GLL D., was the host at a has played all the Gilbert and Esi Sung-chi and his troops toward by Mr. Webster, was that auction by Hughes and Hough

plaintiff's caEB was absolutely, flames. Five of them and two passers-by were injured by the exfancy dress ball. The whole of Sullivan Operas in England. Miss Cartoo.

Owing to a temporary stoppero There is evidently fighting con-untrue. There was no negligence plosion of a bomb. It is surmised that the outrage was due to the the Canton Club was lent for the Cram's opening night is in The

vehicles will be allowed to use exhibition in Dublin of a film of the Irish air force.

occasion, and the Band of the Goodcliers." She makes a charro- tinuing best the Cheong Muk on the part of the driver. The of the Peak Tramway, motor

Sheklong railway true facis were that the women King's Regiment, from Hong-ing "Gianetta" and the music Tau. and kong, were in attendance, by suits ber pretty voice Miss Patti stations, as the firing of guns can end the abild ran across the road the new road to the Peak on the LUDENDORFF MOBBED IN AUSTRIA.

kind permission of the Com Russell, the dainty little Aus-still be heard. The real situation in front of the bus. The driver days concerned. Particulars on manding Officer and Officers. Antralien prims donna, makes her is not know, as communication tried to pass them by turning to, page 4. Vienna, February 6. Gen. Ludendorf's journey across Austria was interrupted by excellent programme of dances how to a Hongkong audience first by land and water is out off. violent demonstrations of labourers. A meb at one station forced was arranged and supper was in "Pirates of Penzance." an entry into the train, shouting" Where's this murderer of millions: served at midnight in the lounge he belongs to the gallowe. The police informed Ludendorf that of the Club. his presence in Vienna was not desired, and he must leave by the which included H.R.H. the Dake of Spalato, thoroughly enjoyed first train for Mucich.

themselves.

Lord Curzon Easily emphasised that he had firmly adhered to before the principle of Allied solidarity, adding that when others were urging his retention-Heuter. heard to talk of the conclusion of separate treaties he rejected over- tures more than once made to him in this direction. preferring to fall with the Allies while helping to fight their cause rather ban win a selfish victory.

FILM PREMISES DESTROYED IN IRELAND.

Loadon, February 6. Incendiaries in Dublia this morning burned down the offices of

SHAMEEN NEWS.

H.B.M. Consul-General's

Fancy Dress Ball

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Cantor, Feb. 6.

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The company,

GILBERT & SULLIVAN SEASON.

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Miss

Russell has beea prima donna with the present Company for the last two years. Both article are TRAMWAY "BOMBS.” young and clever with exception- ally good voices and have become

Turn Out to be favourities during

the The costumes of the guests were firm

**Sparklets" many and various. Amongst the tour.

Miss Grace Crotty, the little most noteworthy were H.R.E. the

Those who had visions Duke of Spoleto as an Italian soulfat soprano with the Com- The M.C.C. beat the Transvaal by 19 ruas. There was fine, warm Fascist. Col and Mrs. Crosse as pany. is quickly working her way Bolshevik activities when the weather and a fast to moderate wicket. The M.C.C. compiled 288 a brown gnome and Alice (from to fame. Although only under news went forth that "bombs

Alice in Wonderland") respec- two years on the stage, Miss had been laid on the tramlines at for the loss of wickets, and declared. Sandham contributed 114, with masterly batting and splendid strokes behind the wickets. tively, Mrs. Riggenbach as the Crotty had played important Quarry Bay, possibly with view

M.C.C. DEFEAT THE TRANSVAAL.

Johannesburg, February 6.

taking 4 wickets for 30 and Woolley 3 for 27.

His Honour though: the dowry paid for the lady's troussesu.

of

the right. The women and child lost their heads and turned back, and the child was knocked down. Sergt. Smith, Traffic Sergeant for Kowloon, gave evidence to the affect that the driver had a good plice record. The police examina- tion for drivers of public vobicles WASCOT, E-V-re than the examina tion for those of private cars.

The case proceeding

BIG CANTON: FIRE.

New Advertisements.

Particolars and conditions of the latting by public suction of four lots of Crown land, are given on page 4.

LISTEN!

A firm'Fadtertising is a servicc to its friends anul un inevitation to others to become friends.

Will finder of brindle ball-dog. please refer to page 4

Lammert Brothers are holding a public auction sale of household furniture, etc., at a residence in Homantia, on the 12th. iost.-- Page 4.

Bailable quarters are required. tin Kowloon for a bachelors' Woolley knocked up 52. The Transvaal replied with 180, Macauley|Queen of Sheba, Mr. Cadman as parts with the Company. She to wrecking trams and disorganis-} Over Fifty Shoes Destroyed.mess-Page 4.

tin of gasolene, Masera. Drevard jumped from chorus to a principal ing the traffic communicatio s

Members of the Royal Hong- this Colony, abould have A Canton correspondent states and Kubr as chefs, and many part in less than a fortnight of

Miss Crotty since with an eas their fears stilled by -informa- that a disastrous fire broke out in kong Yacht Club will be inter- others too numerous to mention. ARRESTS OF COMMUNISTS IN ITALY,

The ball room was beautifully and charm seldom found in tion emanating from the Police the city yesterday morning, caus-sted in the notice appearing on

page 4.. red decorated in

ad gold, such a young itlist She plays to-day that these instruments of ing much damage.

Particulars of forthcoming suc- Rome, February 6.

The outbreak began to the Casilda" in "The Gondoliers "| *frigh falness'' have turned out, with red lanterns inscribe I

Mr. Cha Workman has after examination by the Govern south of Ku Yes Street, In the fion sales are given on page 4. Following the publication at Moscow of a proclamation against The Fiscisti, the authorities have arrested over a bundred com-with Dr. Jamieson's surname ́in munists all over the country, including Naples, Bologna, the province Chinese, in gold. Much credit is clever son who is following in ment expert, to be nothing more western part of the city, in the due to the designer of the his father's footsteps He is at dangerous than soda water balts early hours of the morning and of Genoa and Milan-

scheme, which

very prament with the company which of the type known as "Sparklets." was not stinguished until 3 p.m.

opens in Hongkong on Satury. The gu contained in striking one.

these In all, over fifty shops were Besides fox-trots, one-steps and Roy often uni ratudies his father tiny cylinders would no doubt destroyed, but no lives were lost Ddry parts cause the explosion which first The loss must be very heavy, waltzes, the dance programme and also plays

Although included L'ancers, Highland successfully,

very gave a serious impression to the arall the shops ware fully stock Schottische, Pot Fourri, and Sir young, he is making rapid head-affair. Some practical joker is ed with goods for the coming

way and in a fine artist.

apparently at large. Roger de Coverleg.

ITALIAN RATIFICATIONS.

Rome, February 6. The Chamber has ratified the Washington Naval agreement and the other Washington treaties, including the two relating to Chins.

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How Year,

'To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar on

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demand today wit 24. 2.11/16d.