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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUNADEES KOWLOON.

CHINA AND JAPAN.

The Treaty Abrogation F

Proposals

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1923.

THE HOUSING

MEETING

Resolutions Amended.

The following is an English The public meeting to discuss translation of the reply from our housing problem takes place tha Japanese Minister for Foreignen Monday. The resolutions to be; W. S. BAILEY & CO. LTD.Affairs to the Chinese Charge proposed have been published: d'Affaires in Tokio, regarding the and there has been criticism be Sino-Japanese Treaty of May 25, cause the original draft included

le Charge no reference, to 1915.-Monsieur

rent control. d'Affaires, I have the honour to This omission has, however, now acknowledge the receipt of your been rectified, and we have rei note dated the 10th instant, inceived the following amended copy which, under instructions from of the resolutions for publication: Peking, you were good enough to 1 communicate to me the decision of your Government respecting abrogation of the Sino-Japanese Treaties and Note of May 25, 1915. After qucting the statement of your Government published imme diately on conclusion of the said Treaties, the statement of the

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Surprise and Regret.

The Japanese Government are unable to conceal from themselves a sense of surprise and.. regret at: the communication under acknow- ledgement. The Treaties conclud- ed and, the Notes exchanged in 1915 were formally signed by the Japanese and Chinese Represen tatives,-who-were-property-invest- ed with full powers by their respective Governments, the Trea- ties having been; moreover, duly ratified by the respective heads of State.

The views of the Japanese Government concerning these agreements were declared by their Delegates at the Washington Con- ference. An attempt on the part of your Government to abrogete of its own accord Treaties and Notes which are perfectly valid will not only fall to contribute to the advancement of friendship be tween our two countries, but] should be regarded as contrary! to the accepted principles of in- ternational Intercourse. This Government, accordingly, cannot in any way lend themselves to the line of action HOW contem- plated by your Government. The Japanese Government have always had near their heart the promo- tion of cordial relations between our nations and they trust you will agree that their sclicitude in that direction had been abun- dantly proved in their dealings with the Chinese Government by repeated acts of goodwill.

No Further Modification.

Futhermore, the Japanese Gor- emment have recently concluded new arrangements with China on certain matters stipulated in the said Treaties and Notes, and have

also declared their decision to waive rights secured to them under various other clauses in the instruments in question and to withdraw certain reservations made in them. In this situation they feel compelled to declare that they find absolutely nothing in the Treaties and Notes which is susceptible of further modifica- tion. It therefore seems to the Japanese Government that there is

That the Housing Problem is the most serious problem con- fronting the local Administra», tion; it lies at the root of the high cost of living, it explains in large measure the constantly increasing rate of wages, and by the overcrowding entailed it constitutes a perpetual menace to the health and well-being of the commmunity, and that, there fore, the Government be asked to appoint a Commission to in- quire into the Housing Problem and Transit questions in con- nection with the same. 2-That this Meeting approves

the extension of the Rents Res-- triction Ordinance and considers ! that, in the best interests of the community, the Ordinance should be continued until such time as the supply meets the demand.

3-That the aim of the Govern- should be to encourage house. building both by corporations and private individuals by the following. amongst other, methods:

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(i) Opening up suitable areas lieareas-containing-amm ber of sites in close proximity to one another requiring a minimum expenditure upon preparation) by providing cheap and rapid means of access led by the construc- tion of long-promised tram ways to Wanchal Gap, to the

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE FRENCH IN THE RUHR

Paris, March 14 ExMinister for War, who has returned from the Enar, states that no, fresh occupation is contemplated, but the troops there will, be reinforced.

On the contrary, from Berlin come reports that persistent rumours are circulating, almost amounting to conviction that the French wit shortly occupy Munich.

We received the following com. munication from the Nethersole Hospitals last night:

In connection with the Alice femorial and Afeliated Hospitals there are twenty-four women nurses

training who work in Nethersole and Maternity Hospi-ing

tals.

the

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Washington March 14. State Department agents in France and Germany are investigati alleged delays of twenty shipments of merchandise from the Ruhr south side of the Island via Wong Nei Cheong Gap, and

On a slight pretest and to America because of the special export tax levied by the French.

London, March 14 2. through the Kowloon penin- understanding, nearly all those who owing apparently largely to mix.

The German Government has despatched a note to Paris protesting (B) Levelling extensive

serve in the Nethersole Hospital against reprisals for the murder of French officers at Buer, and declar for building purposes, where

areas left work suddenly on Saturdaying that it has not been proved that Germans were responsible for the the configuration of the land

morning.

murders. The note concludes: The new measures of the occupasios were Arrangements shows that course to be ex-made for the carrying on of the

speedily authorities are calculated to drive a defenceless population to despair.

It is officially stated that examination of German witnesses by the pedient, and planning settle work of the Hospital. Besides criminal police shows that the murder was not committed by Germans cffered for sale to the public, es. Parr (wife of Dr. C. W.

lots are the English nurses on the staff but probably two Chasseurs Alpins. The fact that the ammunition en lines similar to those fol-Parr) and Mrs. Shannon rame to lowed by private enterprise at the assistance of Kowloon Tong.

the Matron The work has been carried on for (ii) The extension of financial the past five days under heavy assistance to such of the com- strain. In the meantime the pro- munity 25. Bre desirous of bationers bare been advised by building their own homes.

ments before

the

various friends to return to work.

(iv) That in considering the pro- vision of means of transit the Government should follow the example set by Municipal bodies at Home and give greater weight to the convenience of the Public than to the immeHome from its inception. diate financial aspect, especially as all load in this Colony is the property of the Crown, which, therefore, profits directly by its development.

The thanks of the Matron and those concerned in the affairs of the Hospital are due to many of their friends; among whom we may friend of the Hospitals and a sup mention Mr. S. W. Tso, a staunch

porter of the Nurses' Training

The probationers have seen the Hospital authorities and it is hoped that the trouble is now over and that the work of the Hospital will proceed on usual lines to-morrow

morning (to-day).

HOME FOOTBALL.

That this Meeting regards as one of the practical measures offering a partial solution of the existing housing problem in Hongkong the formation' of a Co. operative Building Society with London, March 13.-Playing in A view to some definite schemes the first division of the English

Lengue

beat to-day, Burnley being formulated, with Govern-

2-1. Balton

In the Scottish ment assistance, for the provision League Allas drew with Third of a large number of houses for Lanark 0-0.-Reuter. lose sections of the community needing such accommodation.

no occasion for entertaining in anys.-That this Public Meeting de way the proposals of your Gov- ernment, respecting the discussion of questions incidental to the restoration of Port Arthur and Dairen, consequent upon the ab rogation of the said Treaties. I avail myself of this opportunity, etc. etc.

LET ME ASK YOU FIRST- HOW MANY IN YOUR FAMILY? HOW MANY ROOMS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOW NEAR IS IT TO A STREET

CAR LINE?

sires to urge upon the Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies the absolute necessity, interests of the commercial and residential expansion of this. Colony, of the present Military Establishments being transferred

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THERE ARE FOUR IN MY FAMILY - IT'S AN EIGHT ROOM HOUSE ONE · BLOCK FROM THE

CAR LINE

100

from their present sites to other sites.

That a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the Government for consideration and transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

WE EAT BREAKFAST

AT WHAT TIME DO YOU HAVE BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING P WILL I BE EXPECTED TO GET LUNCH ABOUT EIGHT AT NOON TIME? HAVE YOUjO'CLOCK AND A.VACUUM CLEANER? man WE HAVE A

LUNCH AT NOON- WE ALSO HAVE AN

ELECTRIC CLEANER

DO

with which the officers were killed was of German origin does not prove that the crime, was committed by Germany, because a quantity of arms and ammunition was taken from the German Security Police

ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

Washington, March 14,- The Administration has plainly intimated that it is unwilling reduce the claim of $250,000,000 for the upkeep of the Americaff forei on the Rhine. It is pointed out that the United States never claimed any general reparations and ought not be called upon, to pool the shipr she seized and apply the money realised by their sale to the settlement of her occupation expenses, especially as her Allies have not seen B to do likewise. The Government is still considering the Allied pay posals. No reply has hitherto been sent to Mr. Wadsworth, Ameries representative at Paris, for presentation to the meeting on 14th Ma of the committee of the Reparation Commission which is dealing

the matter.

SUPERFLUOUS CARGO-SHIPS. »

London, March 14

Lord Krisant (formerly Sir Owen Philipps) presiding at a me ing of the King Line, referred to the superfluous number of carg ships, declaring that the world would not require them for some yelra A number of vessels had been broken up during the past twelve most this- He mentioned that one third of the ships laid up by the United State Shipping Board were faultly constructed and of no practical economic value.

MORE IRISH EXECUTIONS:

Lendon, March

. Four prisoners in Drumboe Castle, Stranorlar Head of the National Army in County Donegal, were executed morning. It is stated that they shouted "Up the Repubile," facing the firing party... A

FINLAND. AND JAPAN.

Helsingfors, March 14. The Government of Japan has proposed negotiations for a Finnish commercial treaty.

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