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THE RUHR OCCUPATION.

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Medals for Money.

BRITAIN'S BOXER FUNDS.

Mr. Chao Hsin-Chu's Suggestions.

CO-OPERATION IN EDUCATION. -

(Reuter's Service.)

London, March 16.

Negotiations Foreshadowed,

(Rouler's Service.)

Berlin, March 16.

GERMAN GUERILLA WARFARE.

Paris, March 15.

CANTON TELEGRAPH

THE STUTZ 7-PASSENGER

MOTOR CAR

One of the most powerful and satin- 30.36 factory ears on the market. Horsepower engine; doubje ignition ; six wire wheels; six cord tyres. “The car that made good in a day.” 1923 Model 7-passenger car--$7,003,00 THE DRAGON MOTOR CAB CO., LTD. For Main-Office--Central 483 or 3552.

For Show Roo

-Central 3950.

VOLUNTEERS.

Officers for Scotti h Company.

WELFARE WORK.

Government House

A FALSE ALARM.

Excitement at Police

Headquarters.

оде of the group of native banks haring this electrical device, and the result was that all available con- stables, numbering about forty, set off to the scene, in charge of the Chief Inspector. On arrival it was discovered that the alarm was a false one. A faki, without observing his position, bad care- lessly leaned back against the wire, which caused the signal-- the number of the bank to be communicated to Headquarters.

A Canton correspondent says it

An incident, not without fta is reported that Dr. Sun Yat-500

His Excellency the Governor element of humour, occurred last bas devised a "mozna of raising Reports from Paris and from London state that are with fonds which will be put into im- has made the following prom night, when the clank of alarm tions and appointments in the bells at Police Headquarters in- view to negotiations between Germany, France and Bigium are

Hongkong Volunteer Defence dicated the possibility of some- imminent, and are receiving much attention from the Fwas. The mediate operation.

The scheme is to borrow money

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thing exciting being afoot. In Sergeant James Ralston, to be point of fact it was the barglar Addressing a special conference in London ou the question of Berlin Tagblatt points out that France refused to examine Germany's from the gentry and merchants of distributing the Boxer indemnity, remitted to China by Britain for Proposals at the time of the Paris conference, and askatbow Get-Canton and Hongkong at 10 per educational use, Mr. Chao Hain-chu expressed the opinion that a many can now be expected to make fresh proposals.he Lokal

Anzeiger still expects some demarche by a third party, and says is cont interest, to be repaid in six Second Lieutenant sad posted to alarm device which was set going. Corporal Donald Clement machine indicated that the alarm mixed British and Chinese committee should be formed to take charge significant that the Foreiga Minister has postponed indefinitely months. Medals of "Excellent No. 5 Platoon (Scottish Company) Five dashes on the tape of the

Crops" of vous grades will be of the matter. It would be advisable for the committee to appoint his statement on the foreign situation which he was expected towarded to the lendars according Logan, M.C., to be Second Lieu came from No. 177, Queen's Road a joint commission to investigate thoroughly in China questions make next week.

to the sums they can raise, those tenant and posted to No. 6 Platoon Central, connected with educational purposes, and the committee would act

entitled to these decorations to (Scottish Company) upon the commission's report. Things had been proceeding rather

raise at least $30,000, and medals too slowly, and be hoped there, would be no further delay. He

of the highest grade to go to those suggested that Chinese students; male and female, should be

loaning a million dollars. supported out of the indemnity funds to pursue advanced studies in Britain. A limited number of the Chinese students in Britain who

A series of outrages is reported from Duesseldorf. One French are really in need of financial assistance should be given scholar-soldier was killed, and three soldiers and three 'railwaymen were ships. Research work should be encouraged. prizes should be given injured, in a collision between a troop train and an empty goods to the best students. and the translation of Eaglish books into train at Friendsheim, attributed to sabotage at the points. A bomb! Chinese should be encouraged. A scheme of exchange of University exploded under a light railway bridge near Kalkum. A French patrol Professors should be carried out, An information bureau should be

line outside, Weddau station. The Coblence-Duesseldorf telegraph

Lady Stubbe is arranging two established in London to assist students. He understood the China was fired on, but suffered no casualties. A bomb exploded on the

concerts in aid of Welfare Work Society was willing to undertake such work.

in Landon, which are to take lines have been wrecked over a stretch of three kilometres. It is

A Canton correspondent in-place at Government House on estimated that the repairs will take six months. The Inter-Allied Commission has decreed that telegraph and telephone sabotage henceforward will be punished with penal servitude for life. It forms us that the strike of tele the evenings of April 5th. and May 7tb. The programmes are transpires that only one German was killed in the affair at Rock-graph operators still continues.

The order appointing, Li as being arranged by Mr. Eric Rice. Superintendent of the Bureau has and tickets will be $3 each. linghausen.

been rescinded and a man named

The "naw trackless tramway Wong appointed instead. How. Whilst at Home last winter,

the workare refuse to Lady Stabbs came into touch system which has been tried in ever,

with a good deal of welfare work Birmingham with success is not resume, as they state that the) new official knows nothing at all at various centres, and after see likely to be adopted in London for ing what practical and splendid some time to come. The London about telegraphy and is

work is being done in this con-County Council, however, has had qualified for the post.

amid such real and the matter under consideration, Telegraphic communication with nection

terrible poverty, she is anxious and in 1921 approved a scheme outside stations still suspended. money here ass for a line about eight miles long cod and Leo

Honest propaganda should be carried out in Britsin and in Chins in order reciprocally to expound the ideals of culture, and increase Anglo Chinese friendship. Chinese lecturers should be sat to England, and English lecturers to China. They should also address commercial and icdustrial bodies with a view to stimulating trade and co-operation in economic development. Schools should be established in China for the English education of Chinese. Schools worth sup- porting included the Hoogkong University, the textile and technical schools at Shanghai, and the Hankow College of Technology. The Peking evening schools should be supported, and postal courses given cheaply or free. A portion of the indemnity, paid yearly, should ba capitalised in order that the scheme could be carried on indefinitely

CHINESE IN SAMOA..

Special Commission's Report

Wellington, New Zealand, March 16. After carefully reviewing all the available evidence collected in the Pacific islands the special commission appointed last year by the Methodist Conference with regard to isdentured labour in the South Sea Islands has concluded that indigenova, free labour in Samɔa is imprasticable in this generation, and that climatic considerations prohibit the employment of white labour. All considerations compel acceptance of some just form of contract system as a means of securing imported labour, and the "industrial and spiritual uplifting! must go hand in hand." The natives of the natives at present are half commercialised, and stopping the clock of progress now would leave them tragically without knowledge.

THE PROBLEM OF LEPROSY.

London, March 16.

Speaking before the Society of Arte, Sir Leotard Rogers estimated that there are probably half a million lepers in India, seven thousand in Europe, 1,256,000 in Asia and 525,000 in Africa. The disease, he said, is undoubtedly communicable, thongb statistics show that only three to five per cent. of healthy persons living in the same house as a leper contracted the disease. Sufficient time has not yet elapsed to say how many apparent cures. w prova permanent, but certainly relapses have occurred not very rely in patients discontinuing treatment as soon as the outward signs have! disappeared. Recent advances ic treatment are not sensational, but present a far more important and practical epoch in the "history of leprosy. He urged the inauguration without delay of a new effort to prevent leprosy.

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REVOLT IN FRENCH COLONY.

Paris, March 16. A serious native revolt in Dahomey in February began with a dockers' strike at Porto Novo on February 12th. culminating in riot on February 18th. necessitating the intervention of troops and The commission favours a short contract system for Chinese police. The agitation developed and resulted in a widespread native labour in the case of single men it married men are unprocurable, rebellion. Martial law was proclaimed, and the local forces being and declares there is no foundation for the assertion that the intro- inadequate, the Governor-General, M. Merlin, rushed up reinforce- duction of single Chinese has resulted in the moral degradation of ments from Togo and from Dakar, restored order, and arrested ten the Samdans. The commission concludes by acknowledging the ringleaders and disarmed the rebels. The colony is now quiet.

Dahomey, with a population of about a million, is in N.W.Africa New Zealand Government's sincere effort ta.carry out the terms of the mandate over Samoa. It hopes that ultimately Chinese labour will be unnecessary. The report has been adopted:

ITALIAN LABOUR ENACTMENTS.

Rome, March 16.

LIZARDS' EGGS FROM CHINA.

London, March 16.

STRIKE.

Objection to Unqualified Chief.

CANTON

Reported Resignation

of Treasurer.

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A Canton correspondent in- forms us that Yeung Sai-ngam. the Proviacial Treasurer, is said to have again tendered his reeig- nation. It is stated that Ching Tin-tau, the former Governor of the Provincial Bank, will be his

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HONGKONG IMPORTS.

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TRACKLESS TRAMS.

Vetoed Experiment in London.

1 Palace. Schive the same veto over railless traction as they have over" tramway schemes, and in this case" the Lewisham Borough Council raised objections and the proposal was withdrawn. Lewisham con. sidered the proposed route, which

dnsuitable for railless cars. And, moreover is objected to overbead

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The formightly Price Current | wires.

The new system has been run. and Market Report, published by the Hongkong General Chambering in Birmingham on what is It is reported that Dr. Sun on the of Commarce, states:---

known as the Nechells route the Cotton piece goods and fancy route on which by the way, the advice of the Kwangsi and Yan- nan commanders, has given up cotton goods-During the in horse trams lingered longest. The the intention of removing his terval large sales of dyed and trackless trams have only been headquarters to the Cement fancy goods have been effected running for two months, it is true. Works.

for forward delivery. Dally but they have demonstrated their The naval authorities have re clearances are somewhat dis-value and convenience in an em- fused to give up control of the appointing, but the extensive phatic manner. Stamp Duty Bureau, with the purchasas by Chinese dealers "in- result that the Provincial dicate an optimistic feeling for Trassurer has established a new the future. Grey and white bureau in the Treasury and shirtings are neglected at the notified merchants accordingly.

moment..

The House of Commons has passed the second reading, by 183 votes to 100, of the Merchandise Marks Bill, providing for the mark The King of Italy has signed two decrees relating to the ing of foreign meat and agricultural produce so as to ludicate clearly Washington labour agreements. The first enforces in Italy the the country of origin or the fact that it is imported. Each imported The Rt. Hon. E. G. Pretyman, moving the Agreements with regard to unemployment and night work for women egg must be so marked.

BLIND BOYS' BAND, and youths in factories, and the second gives effact to an eight-second reading, alleged that English dealers mixed English and for hour day and forty-eight hour week in all industrial establishments.eign eggs, and he told the story of an old lady who bought eggs for

sitting four of which batched into lizards. Apparently they were To Appear at Kowloon on lizards' egge from China.

DEATH OF MARQUIS OF CHOLMONDELEY.

London, March 16. The death has occurred of the Marquis of Coolmondeley, follow- ing a recent fall in the bunting field.

¡George Henry Hugh Cholmondeley, P.C., M.C.. (Irish Viscount Cholmondeley), was born in 1858. His heir. the Earl of Rocksarage. is married to a sister of Sir Phillip Sasscon.]

PREPARING FOR THE BIG RACE.

London. March 16. Oxford rowed a full course trial this afternoon under good con- ditions, taking 20 minutes and 45 seconds. They were paced at various stages by scratch crews from the London and Westrainster, Auriol and Leander clubs. Cambridge's time last week, under adverse conditions, was 21 minutes and 44 seconde.

CONTROL OF COTTON-SPINNING.

London, March 16.

The Master Cottonspinners' Federation reports that the recom. maodation to curtail the production of mills spinning American cotton during March has been generally adopted, and recommends similar curtailment in April.

TURKISH COUNTER-PROPOSALS.

London, March 16,

A SIDELIGHT ON HONGKONG'S BUGBEAR.

London, March 16.

A Chinese steward, Woo Kon-dai, of the steamship Glenapp, has been fined £365 and costs, or ninety-one days' imprisonment, at East Ham, for illegally importing thirty-four Mauser revolvers and two thousand rounds of ammunition. The defendant pleaded not guilty. They were arms from Antwerp which he intended taking to Hongkong.

DAVIS CUP DRAW.

New York, March 16.

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The draw for the Davis Cup is, as follows: Canada versus Japan, Hawaii v. Australasia, Czecho-Slovakia v. Switzerland, India 7. Ireland, France v. Denmark, Spain v. Rumania, Britain v. Belgium, Argentina, Italy, and Holland have byes.

ALTERATION IN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Paris, March 16.

A meeting of the International Tennis Federation has decided to abolish the world championship titles, and recognise the national championship of England, France, Australia, and the United States.

OIL IN AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, March 16. The Turkish counter-proposals to the Lausanne terms have been It is reported that oil has been found near Towantin, on the received in London, comprised in a very long document, accompanied North Queensland coast. There has been no flow yet, but indica- by a letter from Iemat-Pasha. A summary will probably be publieb-tions are said to be important.

ed.

CANADIAN INCENDIARY CAMPAIGN.

Montreal, March 16.

EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS.

London, March 16.

The French franc rallied to 73.60, on more hopeful reparations The Roman Catholic home for incurables here has been destroyed.news, but later reacted to 74.65. Belgian franes were at 85.60, and by Are. Four hundred patients were safely removed.

later 86.65,

MDLLE LENGLEN'S EASY VICTORY.

Nice, March 16,

In the lawn tennis tournament bars, Mdlle, Bursons. Longlen beat the American, Mrs. Mallory-6-0, 6-0,

BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYED,

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News in To-day's. New Advertisements.

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For details concerning King's Regiment Novices Boxing Tournament refer to Page 1.

The Robert Courtasidge Co are Playing "Bulldog Drummond" to night.-Page 4.

All Catholica are invited to

Cotton Yara.-There have been

The Hongkong Hotef Ladies* no clearances for Kwangtong and Hair Dressing Parlor will be in view of the fact that Yunnan opened on the 20th, inst.-Page 7. has hardly taken anything, our

George Arliss is appearing at market ruled extremely quiet. the Coropet Theatre in

The About 300 bales changed bands Buling Passion."-Page 4 and 12. Monday.

No. 10s. $170/196 No. 128. $175/ Residents of the Colony are to 198. No. 169. $194 214 No 203 have an opportunity on Monday $177,204. Arrivals nil, Shipments of bearing the famous Foosbow 500 bales. Sales 300

stock 9,200 bales. Blind Boys' Band, composed of Unsold

Woollena.-A little business Chinese, who bave had a splendid Bargains 10,000 bales.~ training in Western music.

This Band will appear in the has been done in blankets; other-attend a (special Mission-Page Mambers of the Hongkong Club ground of St Andrew's Church, wise the market is quiet. Kowloon, at 3.30 and again st RAW Cottons. No business has should read the notice on page 4. 6 p.m., and we are sure they will transpired and values are prac "The Breaking Point" is being prove a big attraction. In thetically as follow:-Indian grades screened at the World Theatre. afternoon, tickets for which are at $33/43. Chinese staple at-Page 12. one dollar each, refreshments will $41/48.

A photo of the Band appears on our picture page to-day."

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be served.. The visit of this Metale. In sympathy with the talented band of musicians is rise in prices on the Continent,

firmer. Success begins in determina. Difficulty in obtaining deliveries, tion. under the patronage of H. E. the local quotations, Governor and Lady Stubbs.

prevents sellers quoting firm and it will probably be a considerable

Two.concerts in aid of welfare time before prices get to a normal work in London will be given in level. Dealers are reluctant to the aesr future. Page 4.

A. 8. Watson & Co. are the sale come up to the higher levels, and appear to be content with their agents for John Dewar and Sons' heavy purchases of mails and bars famous Victoria Vat" Scotch made at the end of February.Whisky.—Page 6. Whether they will obtain delivery An extraordinary general meet- of these parcels remains to being of the Hongkong Hide and For the second time within sorn.

Leather Co. will be held on the Flour market report. Blook: 24th. iost.-Page 4. three days the inhabitants of

The programme for the week- Abertillery (Mon) felt "earth-estimated at 450,000 sacks, Quota-

tions:-American Patent $3.85 end at the Star Theatre is given quake" ebooks.

Late, one night recently the per sack; American Straight, on Page 12.2 whole eastern portion of the fown: $3.15 per Back; American Particulars of forthcoming suc- abook. Crookery and furniture Cut off $3 20 per sack; Shanghai tion sales are given on Page were upset; and at Blenau Gwent Flour, 320 per sack; Australian Consignees are notified of the two colliers were thrown out of No. 1, $3.20 per sack; Market arrival of the "Benvorlich.