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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

BRITAIN'S POSITION VIS-A-VIS FRANCE.

日登十月正

INTERPORT REGATTA.

FOUNDED 1801

No. 12,827

登拜禮 號六廿月式夹心會 MONDAY, FEBRUARY

26,

1923.

DR.

SUN'S PLANS.

DOCK DIVIDEND.

Must Crush Deceitful Provinces First.

$12 Per Share for the Year.

A Newspaper's Observations.

RHINELAND DISTRICTS TAKEN OVER.

(Reuter's Service.)

THEN UNIFICATION WILL FOLLOW.

London, February 25. The lurer states that the British Government is closely con- A Canton correspondent writes sidering the new turn of French diplomacy, aiming at a consolidationstating that at a meeting of the of the Franco-Belgian-Italian bloc, and excluding Britain. The principal military commanders mave hitherto has not been very serious. Signor Mussolini bas in held in the Agricultural Experi. nowise encouraged it, and Belgium is less inclined to underwrite the mental Station on the 22nd. French risks in the Ruhr than she was five weeks ago. The British instant, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, after Government hitherto has been content to wait and ser, but in the referring to what happened tatt event of a new grouping of the Powers, British policy will naturally year what he was randucting the have to be readjusted. British official quarters hope that Franco Northern Expedition, declared will not persist in playing the dangerous game of the balance of that his object in coming South power. According to the eror's Paris correspondent, the beat again was to secure the unification | minds in France are already beginning to doubt the wisdom of such a of the country. But before this) policy.

could be realised there must be a unification of the South Western The French invasion of the Chamber of Commerce lasted from Provinces effected.

As the nine in the evening until five thirty this morning. Two hundred titude of two of these provinces roops, commanded by a colonel, closed the street with machine had been very deceitful from be. guas. An officer then entered the building and demanded a certain sinning to and, they must be official, who, however, was not present. The German state that the crushed before peace cin he troops then broke into the wine cellar and became excited and sang.realised. When the Afterwards they proceeded to a course of systematic destruction Broken bottles were lying in every room. The same troops early ia the morning entered the District Government office, and removed the typewriters and smashed the furniture.

Bochum, February 25,

Duesseldorf, February 25,

The French authorities announce the occupation of the righ: bank of the Rhine in the Koenigswinter district, alan the Kiuh district between the British and French bndzeheads, in order to secure possession of the railway between Cologne and Magence in the territory which hitherto has rendered customs control ineffective. The occupation was carried out without incident, and is described, as the logical outcome of the establishment of the new customs cordon in the Rhineland.

Paris, February 25,

AMERICAN DIRIGIBLE COMPANY.

New York, February 25.

A number of prominent men have decided to form a company to operate a dirigible airship line between New York and Chicage. with Government co-operation.

necessary

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DEFENCE CORPS RIFLE MEETING.

Poor Conditions; Poor

Shooting..

The annual rifle meeting of the

FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

None This Week.

At the request of the Hongkong Jockey Club, there will be no League football at the Valley on Saturday, and, consequence, very few matches can be played on that date.

our

Wo bavo therefore decided to suspend usual Football Competition this week.

Details of the Programme.

The forthcoming Interport Re Subject to final audit, the Raita promises to be a great Directors of the ongkong and success, that is if organisation bas Whampoa Dock Co. Ltd, will anything to do with it. The avant recommend at the forthcoming 13 being planned on a comprehen-Hongkong Volunteer. Defence annual general meeting of sharesive scale, the two aquatic clube Corps was commenced on Satur- bolders that the balaa at credit of the Colons--the Royal Hong day, at Stonecutters. The first of Profit and Log Account at kong Yacht Cluband the Victoris event was the Corps Champion- 31st. December last be dealt with Recreation Club-comicing to ship, which attracted over twenty supply the interport teams, and entries. Climatic conditions were as follows six-

the closing sailing cruise of not conducive to good shooting. the former Club being put down A variable wind from 3 to 6 for the same day.

o'clock, from gentle to very strong. We are now in a position to and a variable light, made good give the complete programme scoring rather difficult. Added to for the day, and it makes this, the marking was extremely formidable list, promising to give bad, complaints being received plenty to

interest All who from almost every competitor. A attend

faw non-competing register. The first race will be the Inter-keepers would have made things Club Pairs, for the Murdoch a little easier, as, the competitors 635.361.66Challenge Cup, this to be follow. were forced.to keep each other's 60,000.coed by the Interport Single Sculla. scores, this entailing not & Hittle

The final selection of Hongkong's "grousing." 580,000.00 representative has not yet been At the 200 yards, Pta. R. Good- made, bat ia all probability | man was top with 31, having bad Mr. J.. S. McCann will row, hard luck with two "nags" in The Inter Club Fours, for the his string. Pte. Swann, who was Stockbrokers Challenge Cup, will confidently expected to lift the be the final race before the tiffin event, put up a mere 26. Loe.-Cpl.

Dr. Koch's Questions. interval. Tiffin will be provided F.Goodman was also disappointed at the Club for officials and com with 25. At the 500 yards Cpl. Sanitary Board, Dr. Koch will At Tuesday's meeting of tho petitors.

F. Goodman came up with 29.sk- whilst R. Goodman was in front Sergt. Thomhill streng a nice 30,

рад to 5:37. holders finslark. end of $3 per share and bonus of $ per share(oskinu. with interim divid end of $100 per share, a total of $12. per share for the year 192!).. fo write off buildings To pay a bonus to staff

and plant... To carry forward to

new account abou:

... $450,000.00

PROFESSOR ERUCH'S

SUCCESS.

79 79

The result of last week's Competition will be an- nounced in our Spe of to-morrow (Tuesday.)

SANITARY BOARD,

1-Will the Head of the Sanit-

News in Today's New Advertisements.

military operations had been carried out, then the soldiers might be converted into a Labour Corps and a railway built from Yunnan Province to the other provinces in the south-west. There was, said Dr. Sun, grest need to improve the Arsenal At present there were four arests Wins Handcuff Challenge. Percy Smith Challenge Cup will The Interport Pairs, for the in China-one in Shantung, one

be the first race after tifin, this with 28, totalling 59. A1600 yards, [ary Department kindly inform the in upeh, one in Szechusa and

Professor Eruch won a $100 to be followed by a Dragon Bost the wind was very choppy from Board whether there is always a one in Canton. The last-named stake at the Star Theatre on Race being arranged by A. King. 4 to 6 o'clock. Many competitors emulsion kept in the Colony for sufficient quantity of anti-rabic was already in their possession, Saturday evening, when he suc-Oos of the most interesting suffered the "flag and Cpl. Fimmediate use, and the conditions and if the expected improvements ceed od in escaping from handeaffe races will be that for Hong Goodman eventually came to the under which it is fasted to medical A special French correspondents: Duesseldorf ways that Bochum are effected as the result of the taken on at present is the chief centre of anti- French agitation in the Rubr.new roschines ordered from Guard," who had written to the Teams from

the stage by "On Four, which will follow. front with moderate 25 totalling practitioners? The French have been obliged to take steps first of all against the British firm in Hongkong last Telegraph accepting the Profes- can

any local Hong 80. Results →→→→

2-In view of the reported municipalities, which have done theirutmost in the way of obstruction, Fear, the production would exceed sor's Challenge, providedmaliy for practice are now available at

enter, and

boata

1ut. Col. F. Goodman 80

increase in the number of cases of and secondly against the Chamber of Commerce, which organised and that of all the others combiced.

#nd. Pte. Gotch

tuberonfouis In the Colony sad of directed the boycotting of the French and Belgians. This was the

sum than 31000 was agz,¿d'upon, the V,R,C. and the R.H.Y.C. We Dr. Sun Eas ordered the com-

Sid L. Cpl.-Bbaw reason for the searching of the Chamber of Commerce, which was manders of the citizen soldiers, ef with his manacles, and said he Volunteer Corps will be entering J. Smyth, 29; 500 yards, Lee. Cpl. forms of the disense are due to

"On Guard duly appeared Team that up to the present the

the fact that certain reliable Range Prizes.-200 yards, Pte. authorities consider that soms carried out without incident. Nothing was done beyond seizing whom there are said to be about would agree to the stake being either one or two craws, whilst Wilkinson, 30; 600 yards, Pte. infection by tubercle baotlus of certain documents, and the alleged vantalism never occurred.

40,000 in the province, to report $100 aside. Professor Erach Messrs. Jardine's the Bank and Swann, 27. 01 the exact number of men agreed, and the large attendance Messrs. Butterfield and Swire

the bovine type, would it be The Championship of the Corps possible to ensure that no milk under them sad the nature were able to watch an interesting will also be represented. It is has now been contested for 20 containing tubercle bacilli is sold and quantities of arms they exhibition of the Professor's hoped that there will be more years. It will be remembered in the Colony? possess.

pox BIs. It might be mentioned entries before the closing date. that the former bowl was won that the Professor had pre- The seventh race will be for outright last year by Cpl. C. A. viously. with the sid of Police Launch crews, with Eur-Grimes, be having won the event Mrce-

Fina given

opean coxswains—a race always three years in succession. entertaining exposition of magic interesting and popular. The main

"Tyro" Competition. and mystery, including an escape event of the day, the Interport trom a very clanorate set of leg-Fours, will be the eighth race on

This was for members of the

Several importantnotices issued irons, into which he was locked the programme and the Iste Com Corps who had not previously by the Hongkong Jockey Club by a representative of the S. (modore of the Yacht Club, Mr

won a prize at any H.K.V.D.C. appear on page 4. Morning Post, who was present Frank Smyth. has presented a Rifle raeeling, and WAS

Consignees are notified of the at the performance.

magnifice at new Challenge excellent innovation. This was arrival of the as The J. C. Williamson Co. con. When "On Guard" climbed on Shield.

City of The event

abot off concurrently with the Norwich"-Page 4. is being cluded what must have been in the stage excitement was tense.) very earnestly prepared for. Corps Championship. Results were all respects very successful The Professor's

The Hongkong Stock Exchange wrists were all the probable

as follow Még bė-

will be closed on certain days Couldn't Pay flicksha Fare. night, with a variety programme was also secured by a roze passed most likely crew at the moment season in Hongkong, on Saturday locked below his kness, and heling in hard training, The

during the Race Meeting-Page When first takes into custody with an audience that thoroughly and then round his back, so that Dreyer, J. B. Norgaard and D. The Theatre Royal was packed round the chain of the handcuffs is -J. S. McCaan (stroke), H

An opportunity occurs for a the police, be *4.9 ranguing & silly croad. The enjoyed the fine offering. There he appeared like a trussed fowl. Logan (bow). The

busy

reliable man to obtain

frae Coxswain audience listened in wrapt at were selections individual and he key of the handcuffs and the bas not yet been chosen, but that from the Musketry Course for for services. Page 1.

Certain practices were taken Passage to England in exchange tention whilst he extolled the Katinka." "The Pirates of Pen- Morning Postman. The Professor filled either by F. Leufesty, Hand Cpl. F.

jeborus, from "The Gondolers, wakes

handed to. the very responsible post will be

this Competition. Lieut Smith Douglas Fairbanks is appear- virtura of Sun Yat-sen in order to meet A. B. Chadwick dilsted on the good results of bi/Zance," "Iolanthe," "Patience." was carried to his cabinet, and W. Petley or R. J. Razavet.

Good man eaching at the Coronet Theatre.- and The Chocolate Soldier," in reappeared in a few moments

totalled 45. administration.

The final race of the day will be scoring bighest at

Lieutenant Pages 7 and 12. He Baid his

the longest The final of the open billiards name was Chan Ya, that he readdition to several other excel with the manacles in one hand, une for scratch fours, to be com in his hands the power of making lent her. "The Maker of and the ropestill round his body.peted for by representatives of tied for by Pte. Valentins, Corpl. be played at the V.RC. to-night. range. Third place was championship of the Colony will Dream' Virks 蕊 wellarted He was deservedly applauded, the various clubs competing at Green and Pte. Leguard, the page 4 them a veneral, of a magistrate. fantasy in one act, in which Mr. and the stakes were duly handed the Regatta, the crews to beingSur'sown representative and

be final positions being dec".el upon Charles Workmen, in the titl-aver to him.

chosen by the "strokes" of the by the Committee. clubi.

In connection with the closing cruise sailing events, the asual

that the events will be confined dies. There will be races for all classes of racing yachts.

Farther sononcements will be made with regard to the details of the day's arrangementa.

(Other Telegrams on Payne 4 and 9.

SATURDAY'S BOXING.

An Attractive Programme. Buch interest is being centred

in the boxing contests which are to take place on Saturday, when two championship events are to be included in the program nie.

S. P. O. Morgan is training down to the lightweight division

suffer

in a match for the Lightweight Championship, and a fine tusalo sbouid been, as both men are teen to meet Each other and Chadwick has

Fet to defeat locally.

Pte. Ainsworth will challenge AB. Duncan (holder) for the Middleweight Championship, and here also a good contest should be seen, though Duncan is ex- pected by Eis many admirers to come out on top.

he

SUN'S "REPRESENTATIVE.”

and

Williamson Company's Farewell.

a prominert official of the Kue role, was shly assisted by Mr. mintang. But he had only one Roy Workman and Miss Grace! cent in his pocket when searched

the police at the Station far the seven hours ricksha fare which

Crotty. 4 fauzhable sketch.

The Squire's Secret Sorrow,”

he had rot paid and which formed written by Mr. Victor Prince, DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS. Procedure will be followed, in

The remasiader of the pro- gramme will consist of tour six- round contests, in which four new will sppest,

Bombardier Barton, RG.A.. will oppose Pte. Taylor, R.M.L.Iafluential friends in the Clony of H.M.S. Diomede, in the heavy-he would be able to get the

wherewithal to pay

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had failed to raise the auOL.

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Musketry Competition.

the

Other Events. The "team" competitions were

continued yesterday (Sunday).

the Kowlcon Football Club will be An extraordinary meeting of

held on the 7th. prox-Page 4

"D.A J." invite their friends to the forthcoming race meeting. -Page 4.

Lost! A black leather corres- pinirnice osae,-Page 4.

LISTEN!

The duller the trade, the more the need for advertising.

The "All Comers" or open event will be competed for on Sunday nex, bar 100 entries having been received. On League form Mr. Swann should win this event, bot there are a few "dark borsen " in the Dockyard, E E. and Navy, who are sure to kive not a little A. S. Watson & Co. give hours trouble. During the past three of business during the races.--- years, this evanthas been won four Paze 4. times by Mr. C A. Grimes, of the The .s. "Ginyo Mara "baving P.W.D.one of the fasst and most arrived, consigneen sre given the Consistent marksman the Colony usual notice.--Pago 1 bas farcert bim to resign from the bas produced. Lack of practice

orps and he has now perforce to wait until he goes. Home, in the near future, before he can do any further shooting.

the subject of complaint by a Spivia Miller gave a very artistic! rickaha coolie. He endeavoured dance. The Dying Swan." with! Ister to impress the Magistrate great effect. Miss Patti Russel

In When the Clouds with a sense of his own. import Miss Christine Loriser

Rell Br." ance and dignity and claimed that from amongst his

Byri Walkely. Mr. Charles many Mettam. Mr. Jack Kinson and Douglas Fairbanks, the Gordon Crocker were gymnastic genius of the screen.

TRAIN HOLD-UP. weight division: Lance Corp. He was given the chance. but it

to advantag

salo ruas ao risk of disappointing his Mr. Playford will meet in the waiter did not come up to his expect Take a Pair of Sparkling management are screening this Metiam'a Sina admirers in "When the Clouds voice making bie rendering Roll By," which the class Leading Stoker Hector,

Coronet Details of Friday's Affair. H.M.S. Durban; A. Hires will

ations. Either they did not know be pitted against Pte. Flynn in or care to own him, for he Miss Jaza Vernon and Messrs clarerest films for which he has us some details of the hold-up of Eyes" particularly enjoyable. week. Recognised as one of the A Canton correspondent sends tbo lightweight division; and

was forced to admit to Mr. P. EVictor Prince and Dick Shortland bean responsible we shall again see A. B. Eardley, Lindsell, this morning, that he gave a laughable bit of "Pan- production bas superstition for Friday last

so far, the the Canton-Kowloon train on H.M.9. Ambrose, in the ring.

the alternative bis Worship!

tomime Nonsense." Every item fits theme and the subject is Pte. Taylor comes from Home

It appears that the train was with a very good record, being in $5, or seven days' hard labour. If

Rentenced bira to pay

in the programme was vociferous handled as only the inimitable nesring She Tsan, about 19 mile- fine of the same class as Bergt. King. he was also unable to pay the

ily encored

"Doug." could handle it.

from Canton, when it was fired In a short speech, from the It goes without saying that in at by a gang of robbers number- Bombardier Barton is hores and likely to make a local rightful fare of $3 owing to the stage, Mr. Victor Prince, after the course of the picture Mr. ing about a hundred. In view of

himself ricksha puller, the accused would referring to his pride in being a Fairbanks

does reputation. Lance

in the superior numbers of the rob Corpl. Play- ford will make bis debut in have to undergo a further five thanks on behalf of himself and which has made him famous and, stop the engine and the robbers, "Hongkong bas," expressed numerable storits in the fashion bers, the driver was compelled to Hongkeng against that wily old days making a term of twelve the company for what he describ from the standpoint of elaborats after cutting the tel-phous wires, That blood-latting is still resort. welterweight, Roy Hector, and days in all.

ed as the hearty British welcome settings, the production hould give a very good account Some disespectful persons who they had had here. A muraber of reaches

also proceeded to plunder the train. ed to by medical precitioners of himself.

ventured to speak to prisoner oral tributes were banded up to indeed. Each time one leaves away all light baggage and Stepney,the practice, it was stated, A very high standard From the passengers they took was revealed at an inquest at A good fight is always sasured after he was brought out from the ladies of the company and Fairbanks fim ons feels that valuables, whilst over a hundred having been employed in the case hon Pte. Flynn enters the ring Court caused him to fall into special "basket" of "lowers." surely this time he has achieved were kidnapped, these being offa gan admitted to St. Andrews. geinst a worthy opponent and be rage. He uttered many dire taking up a large portion of the every conceivable feat, but in the better cless Chinese. ill have one on this occasion. threats, one of which was to the stage, lent a touch of humour to When the Clouds Rail By" be. The train from Kowloon arrived do let blood for some things still

Hospital. The coroner: So you B. Hines comes with a good re-effect that persons in long coats the proceedings; which concluded demonstrates that bis box of at Tongmei, four miles distant, The medical itnees:: utation from Home and will try like his audience would have a with the audience standing up and tricks contains an inexhaustible about tea ininutes later, but besz. very occasionally. Caroner: In the Yes, but la best to retain it in Hongkong. very short shrift from the joining those on the stage in supply. His stants indeed are ing of the affair it dazed nos pro-fold days blood-letting used to be Booking for the general public Kuomintang were they to ven-Auld Lang Syne" and "God Bave more hazardous and his smile cand until the Arrival of guards a cura-212 for overthing, but it is

ture to Canton.

the King."

broader than STOT.-

& dark

pens at Moutris's to-morrow,

BLOOD LETTING STILL

PRACTISED.

sweepstake should refer to the Ticket holders in the Essma

notice on page 4.

"Little Women" is the title of the attraction at the Star Theatre. -Page 12.

Shareholders in the. Hongkong“ & Shanghai Banking Corporation should read the notice on page 4. Lane, Crawford, Ltd. have special lines in Ladies' wear---- Page 6.

Constance Binney is appearing at the World Theatre in "Such Little Queen.”—Page.12. sales appear on page 4.

Notices of forthcoming suction

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

demand to-day was 21. 2.15/16d.

Lighting-Up Time Jo-day. 6.25

Lighting Up-Time.