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The miły Burapena Opelikan in the Colony.

THE

Hongkong Telegraph

FOUNDED 1881.

A. 12,855

ANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

Excitement in the French Chamber.

fRenter's Service.)

INDIA'S SALT TAX DOUBLED.

Viceroy Defends His Action.

XAD REĦABERT SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1922 BETAR

BURMA OIL CONCESSION.

Forged Official Documents.

(Router's Service,},

London, March 29.

GOOD FRIDAY.

SANITARY BOARD","

Oratorio Selections at the Forthcoming Flection.

Cathedral.

March 29th.

MOTOR MISHAP,

Paris, March 30.

Faw Hongkong people, it has In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Henry Craik with bean sapertad, are really spune from 4 to, kapamil An all-night sitting of the Chamber produced an excited ex change when M. Ybarnegary requested a discussion regarding the regard to an alleged Proclamation signed by Queen Vfetoria and ciative of goời music and ginging, Banque Industrielle de Chine, He violently attacked M. Briand. Lord Salisbury, as Secretary for India in 1884, and with regard to the bat, judging by the large number to vote are persone in the The latter replying, when M. Poincare had intervened, declared concession to the Barma Oil Company mentioned March 26th at St. John's Cathedral, to hear Lists as well as persons exempted that he did not know what M. Poincare had since learned, namely, Mr. Ronald MoNeill pointed out that Lord Salisbury ceased to be the oratorio selections last night, from serving as juzora. - Nomina that 14. Berthelot received money from his brother. He stated that Secretary for India six years earlier, and the language of the doon there are many here who do so must be to the hands of the penal responsibility would be established, but it must be done by ments showed that they were obvious forgeries. The United States enjoy entertainments of this Registrar of the Supreme Court the not less than four clear days before methods of justice.

Government was so informed in 1921, but no official admission was description. So full was made till fast year. The correspondence in the meantime had been building that extra deste had to the election date

Presumably the election is ne- diverted to a side-issue, namely the precise effect of existing legisla. be placed in the aisles, and most (cessitated by the fact that Mr. tion in India. The use of forged documents in a recent official report of these were occupied. to the Senate and in the decision regarding the application for an oil Hany of the vocalists are well. G. Alabaster's term expired on lease by the late Secretary of State for the Interior caused, the known to Hongkong, and. Mr. Government to make further representations to the United States, Denman Fuller, who presided at eliciting the statement mentioned on March 26th. It is not clear the organ, has often delighted Delhi, March 30. from the Government's information whether the documents originat-local music lovers with his ex- Lord Reading has certified the Finance Bill, doubling the salt taxed from the Bureau of Mines in 1919 or from the United States Con-cellent recitals. A plessant even- The Viceroy bas issued a statement defending his action on the splate at Bombay. ground that it is essential to the interests of India and the discharge of his responsibility towards Parliament. Hodwells on the necessity for the rebabilitation of India's credit, and the insistence of the Press and public on financial equilibrium. The absence of alternativas to the increased salt tax, suggesta" unbalanced budgets which would! involve dangers for the future of India, perhaps greater than any consitutional or political issus, while it would directly stille develop mani in the direction of education, public health at cetera. Hel

A motor Jarry belonging to points out that the sali tax earlier was higher than now, and the . In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Walter De Frece, way. proposed increase would have an infinitesimal effect on the poorer Mr. Ronald McNeill said he was not aware that the Consortium Mr. Denman Fuller's inter-Moners. Davis Borg and Company classess, with favourable wages and reduced food prices. Any attack had received any request from China for loana for railway construc-] pretation of Wagner in the Good was being manoeuvred“ sorast on the reforms scheme on account of his certification could only be tion. The Government, and doubtless the other Consortium Powers Friday Music from "Partival" was the roadway on the Praya E due to misapprehension. He is convinced that the action will prove also, would gladly do anything it properly could to facilitate ruil- į well upto the high standard which when, in moving backwards, it of altimate benefit in the development of reforms and advancement way construction in China on being satisfied that a reasonable Hongkong bas learned to expect bit the coolie and pressed him musician){sgainst his truck, which at the standard of efficiency would be maintained on both existing and from this talented future railways, and that they would be placed on a sound financial | Handel's "He was despised" was time was loaded. The injuries footing.

charmingly fandered by Mre; he received ware stated to be not.

of India

AMERICA'S RHINE EXPENSES,

Committee's Flan for Repayment.

I

Paris, March 30.

RAILWAY LOANS FOR

CHINA

Attitude of the Consortium.

London, March 29.-

WHITE RUSSIANS IN SIBERIA.

ing was, therefore, anticipated, and the high standard of the iselections quite came up to ex-

pectations.

Truck Coalie Injured.

The various items were exosed- A truck coolis was removed to ingly well rendered, the quality the Government Civil Hospital of the singing being of a nature to on Thursday suffering from in- satisfy the most critical. It was¦juries received in a motor so- s most worthy effort la every jsident.

ADMIRAL LEVESON,

T. L. Perkins, and Mrs. D. J. very serions: Brown (aided by the chorus) "de- lighted her listeners with "No shadows yander" (nl) Mr. |W. Mathieson was responsible for The Committee on the cost of the American army of occup-

Gonnod's recitativé "And Jesus Japan Denies Arming Thest.-

then,” another mach appreciat- ation examining the American and Allied proposals for a settile- ment hitherto has apparently unanimously agreed to the following

London, March 30. ed item In the consertad

Collett and principles: Payment to Americs with absolute priority of a mil

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald has written to Baron Esyashi saying numbers. – Mrs. liard gold marks, less the value of the material handed over at the he hopes for the sake of the good feeling between Japan and the Mrs. Goldsmith furnished Mead- Armistice, estimated at 30 to 40 million gold marks. Eayment is to British working classes that no such stops will be taken as are inelssohn's “I waited for the Lord ** be made by twelve annual instalments of 80 millions from Ger-dicated in a Russian note to Japan protesting against the arming of a with much charm. - Mr. H. J many's specie payments, without interest, the annual payments in White army in East Biberis for the purpose of reopening hostilities Bast Mr. H. Annies, Mr. S. Col the first four years not to exceed 25 per cent. of Germany's total Baron Hayashi, replying, says the remnants of the White army is lett and Mr. WJ. Haggae next staff were received in audience payments, and if such payments be below the necessary figure, the in North Seghallen. The Ambassador cited the recent statement of gave an enjoyable interpretation

Received by Japanese-

Crowa Prince.

Tokyo, Mar 29 Admiral Sir A. C. Leveson and

M. Lenin,

whole reported so

Lord ~ Carm

discoverer

of Tutankh, Amen's tomb, who la critical- ly ill

LAND SALES.

Three More Lots to be Offered.

-- Further lots of Crown land are

balance is to be carried forward, but from the fifth year, America Minister Uchids as showing that the Russian protest is based on of God is a Spirit (Sterndale by the Crown Prince

Immediately after the care-to be sold by suction at the

shall receive the whole amount of the annual payments dus, misinformation or misunderstanding- irrespective of the payments by Germany.

LENIN SAID TO BE DYING.

LORD CARNARVON ILL

Discoverer of Tat-ankh-Amen's Tomb.

Cairo, March 29.

Lord Carnarvon, the discoverer of Tut-ankh-Amen's tomb, is in

Military Dictatorship Planned.

Helsingfors, March 29. A bulletin regarding M. Lenin records the fact that digestive

a critical condition from blood poisoning as the result of an insect disturbance is causing a rise of temperature to 100.2.

bite. Stockholm, March 29.

The Brenska Dagbladet bas received a circumstantial story. alleged to be based on a confidential message from Moscow to the Soviet Legation at Helsingfors, to the effect that Lenin is dying and that after his death & military dictatorship will be formed com. prising Trotzky and fire others.

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" BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS RUSSIA.

London, March 30.

FUNERAL OF SARAH BERNHARDT.

Paris, March 30.

Bennett) & pleasing item was mony, Admiral Leveson visited P.WD. offices on the 16th. April Ouseley's "In sight of the unwies, Viscount Togo and Premier Kato. These are as follow given by Mrs. Clements, Miss

Last night an obicial dinner Inland Lot 2415, “situate at Willmott and Mr. T. L. Parkins. Mrs. Olements and Mr. H. Annies as given, at the British Em-Kennedy Town, hazing sa área.

bassy.

of about 8,000 square feet: upset greatly appealed to their hearers

Admiral Sir A. C. Leveson is price $4,800, with Stainer's" My hope is in the leaving for Nikto until after Everlasting Gounod's Beside the holidays.-Courtesy: "Daily the ignation of Nathan and

the Cross (quartet a and chorus) Bulletin.

was another excellently rendered

item. This was given by Mrs. D.

J. Brown, Mr. N. Mathieson, Mr.

Kowloon Inland Lot 1525; at

Gascoigne Roads,” confáining.

| about 8,000 square feet; upsat:

price $20,000: *

Now Kowloon Infand Lot 455,

H. Anniss and Mr. G. H. Piero! HONGKONG IMPORTS: situate at Cheung Sha Wan,

with the ahora..

The oborues, in which some fifty voices took part, consisted from Sullivan,

'A Quiet Market.

area about 48,500 squarb· foot ; |upset price $14,850.

News in To-day's. New Advertisementa,

arrival of the 2.5" Ville de Metz.""

The greatest crowds since the Armistice paid final bomage to of selections Sarah Bernhardt. A million reverent watchers lined the streets Barnby and Stalder. The en which wonded the cortege of fifty carriages headed by five wreath- semble effects were generally good, The fortnightly Price Current bearing coaches, followed by the remains of the tragedienne en- the balance being exceedingly and Market Report, published by closed in the rosewood coffin which accompanied her on her travels well maintained. The chorus were: the Horgkong General Chamber The first of the two concerts in

Mrs. Balean, Mrs. D. J. Brown, of Commerce, states:-

id of London Welfare – Work, In the House of Commons, before adjourning for Easter, the for thirty years.

The service was read at the Church of St. Francois De Sales, and Mrs. Cl-menta, Mrs. Collett, Catton piece. goods and fancy will be given at Government Labourites pressed the Government to change its policy towards Russia. Mr. Ronald McNeill stated that the policy would not be was attended by Ministere, officials and laeders to the world of art Mies R. Mow Fung, Mee Green, cotton goods. In the last fort House on the 5th of April-

has, slackened Page 4. setiously influenced by the reported currents in fav. or of a Franco and letters. The coffin was borne from the church by actors, fat Miss Grosvenor, Miss Haneen, night demand

Lane Crawford list, some Russian rapprochement, and pointed out that Britain had demanded lawed by orphans carrying white palms, thence conveyed to Pere Mrs. Lay, Mrs. Lock, Miss somewhat, and only moderate the establishment of a definitely civilised legal system to which La Chaise cemetery, and lowered into the tomb. It was soon Marsb, Miss Russell, Mrs. Stark, sales of dyed and fancy goods are special summer specialities.—

Miss Willmott, Miss M. Cooper, reported. Some small sales of Fage $ traders could look for the enforcement of contracts, recognition of obscured from view by a profusion of flowers.

Mr. Goldsmith, Mrs. Griggs, white shirtings are mentioned. Consignees are notified of the debts, cessation of propaganda and restitution of property. Mr.

Mrs. Lockhart, Mrs. Mackenzie, Clearances are batter. McNeill declared that the present Government was not in any way

Mrs. N. Mathieson, Mrs. T. L Cotton Yarn.-Market con--Page 4. piedzed to give recognition, even if the foregoing conditions were

́RENT CONTROL IN FRANCE.

Perkins, Mrs. D. W. Salter, Mrs. tinues dull with very little basí A Boy Scouts Jamboree fulfilled, but they were essential before recognition could bo con-

Paris, March 29. Stubbings, Miss Taylor, Mr. H. J. sidered. Moreover, the Goverment was not inclined to stretch. to

The Chamber has adopted a new Housing Bill providing for Best, Mr. H. Anniss, Mr. M. R. Dess passing. Prices are sagging will be held at the City Hall early s point and take the hand of fellowship of the Russian Government control of rents of dwelling houses till January 1st, 1925, and am- Bell, Mr. E. Cater, Mr. W. Gill, the raw material. Quotations are

in sympathy with the decline in next month-Page 4

For holiday cinema attractions responsible for the recent barbarities with which the civilised world powering an increase of rents in the Paris and Seire Department by Mr. O Griggs. Eng: Cadr: nominal. Quotations are-No. refer to page 12. bad been disgusted and dismayed.

15 per cent, compared with 1914. Increases elsewhere are referred Hocken, B.N., Mr. A. W. King. 103 $165/190; No 12, $170/192 Mackintosh and Co. have Mr. Y. C. Teh, Mr. T. & Berres. No. 165 $190/200; No. 20 special selections of summer to local committees.

Mr.S. Collett, Mr. W.H. Edmonds, $172/200. Arrivals 4,600 balos. shirts. Page 8. Mr. A. P. Glanville, Mr. W. J Haggar, Mr. 8. Paul, Mr. H. Shipments oil. Seles 200 bales. Unsold stock 13,000 bales Penny, Mr. G. H. Piercy, Mr. Bargains 9,000 bales. E. C. Thomas, Mr. B. Trafford,

Woollens -The market is very Mr. W. Sampson, Mr. F. Smith, quiet owing to the unsettled feel

ing prevailing as to the future Rev. G. E. Upadell, M. A., Mr. Y. H. Wong.

trend of thinus in Canton. During the singing of the hymn, Rock of Ages," with which the evening terminated, collection was taken for the Cathedral Organ Fand.

LANSING-ISHII AGREEMENT CANCELLED.

Washington, March 30.

THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATES.

London, March 29. Details of the Civil Service estimates are published. The total for the foreign service is £1,231,000, being a reduction of £2.9,000, The Lansing-Isbji agreement, whereby the United States ro Half of this decrease is due to a cessation of grants to refugees in the Near East Balaries and allowances have generally increased, and cognised Japan's special interests in China, bas been cancelled, by include fifteen thousand pounds diplomatic and, three thousand for mutual agreement between Washington and Tokyo. general coneular posts, eleven and a half thousand pounds sterling for China, and four thousand for Japan and Siam; but the refund to the Indian revenue for services in China, Persie, Arabia and Siam has been diminished by £223,000.

COMBINE OF PROVISION COMPANIES.

Chicago, March 30.

Mr. 3. Armour announces that the Armour Company has ac- quired the assets of Morris and Company. The North American Provision Company, a subsidiary of Armours at Delaware, will take over the Morris business. The combination represents a capital of five hundred million dollars.

ZAGHLUL PASHA TO VISIT A SPA.

London, Marsh 30. The British Government has given Instructions for the release of Zaghlul Pashs from Gibraltar for reasons of health. If is under- stood that Zagblul proceeds to France for the purpose of taking a course of waters,

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FRENCH NAVAL PROGRAMME,

Paris, March 29.

A Bill regarding naval defence, introduced in the Chamber, provides for the construction in the next decade of six light craisers, 15 destroyers, 24 torpedo-boats and 34 submarines.

THE GLENBEG'S CARGO.

Copenhagen, March 29.

The steamer Glenbeg has arrived at Korsoer and will proceed to Copenhagen, when 450 tons of cargo which will be discharged and reshipped.

THE NEAR EAST CONVERSATIONS.

London, March 29,

are

LISTEN,

No matter how important your advertising message may be, you must give it judicious publicity in order to get the best results.

Raw Cottons.—Stocks

On Easter Monday at 4 p.m. it, and quotations are purely football match will be played ominal: Indian staple at $36/41, between terms representing, the Chinese grades at $39/46.

Army and Bouth Gbina. Page 44 Metals-Business during the The Lusitano Becreation Club It is announced that some of last fortnight has been quiet, bold their sixteenth athletic meet- these oratorio mlections will be Small sales of wire nails are re-ing on Easter Monday at the repeated on Monday, April 16th. ported at higher prices. Local racecourse to which the public when the Hongkong University prices are firmer,

are cordially invited-Page 4

Anthem will also be sung. On this Flour market report-Stock It has been found necessary to ocassion the collection will be estimated at 400,000 excks, Quota. (renzio the water supply in given to Dr. Barnado's Homes. tions:-American-Patent, $3.30 Kowloon.—Paga 4. Another treat in store for music-per saot; American Straight, Consignees FETS NO lovers is Mr. Denman Fuller's 1305 per rack; American Out off, of the arrival of the o.m organ recital, on April 30th.

$310 per seck: Shanghai Floar, phon

THE AGED EMIGRANT,

Lambeth Guardians bave pre- The Italian and Japanese representatives for the Near East ented so outfit to a man over 70 conversations have left London for Paris,

who in going to Austin)

$3 15 per sacks australian No. 1 $3.15 per sack.

Window glass-Local stocks running low

continues

Bugur Market strong and advsacing.

Biltpétre.Very quiet