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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

三拜路 號八十月四类麻麻 WEDNESDAY,

FOUNDED 1881

RO. 12,670

THE CHESTER CONCESSION.

Franco-American Disenssions.

(Reuter's Bervice.)

New York, April 17. Admiral Chester, dealing with the French objections to the Chester concession, said the French declaration of war against Turkey had automatically sarapped any concession between the two nations.

Pari, April 17.

APRIL 18,

1923. 日三月三

CANTON OUTLOOK.

STATUE SQUARE.

KOWLOON LAND DEAL:

Monument To Late Sir Henry May.

Knutsford Terrace and Canton Villas Sold.

DR. SUN'S MOVEMENTS.

Said to Have Fled to Shameen.

MORE FIGHTING EXPECTED.

SINGLE COPY: 10 CTS

130 PER ANNUM

ESSEX 5-PASSENGER CARS JUST ARRIVED:

Special equipment, including wind- shield winxe; nickel-plated drum pattern bead and side lampa; nickel- plated radiator shell and radiator shutters; 5 nickel-plated distsel wheels; 5 card tyres: gear ratio 5-1/11-

Prices and demonstration on spplication.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR GO., LTD. Main Garage and Servins Station.

AERIAL SERVICE.

JU-JITSU EXPERTS,

تست

Hongkong May Come into Matches to Take Place in

New Scheme.

Hongkong.

In addition to the Čenotaph,

A big property deal in Kowloon). An aerial mail and passenger two other statues are in course of has just bean put through, as a service for Indo-China. with perts now visiting Hongkong. The three Japanese ju-jitau ar- erection at the present moment in result of which the two blocks of Saigon as the centre, is under bave succeeded in fixing up Statue Square. There is the buildings known respectively as organisation, according to in matches with two boxers and a Tongkong and Shanghai Bank Koutsford Terrace and Canton formation received by a Telegraph wreatlar, and the bouts will short- The Journal Des Debots understands that the French are not

war memorial on the Bank's piece Villas have again changed hande, representative yesterday. The ip take place at the City Hall, at of ground, and on the other side The former comprises sixteen promoter is Mr. C.E.W. Ricon, protesting to America, but ars expressing the hope that Washington will abide by its established policy, namely that the open door does

of the road, on the Government houses and the latter three.

a date to be announced later. The most startling information land, work baa commenced in not concern concessions prior to 1914, and will support the French which has come through regard connection with a statue to be lots is 174,000 square feet, to start the service.

of Macao, who has just left) J.K. Kawashima, who scales The approximate area of the Hongkong for. the southern port 150 lbs. and stande 5 feet 7 inches. standpoint in any discussions which the concessions might raise.

ing affairs in Canton since yes put up in honour of our past and the price realised is said to

will be pitted against à Russian Washington, April 17.

Mr. Ricou, it will be recalled, wrestler, named W. Watchon- Hitherto there have been only diplomatic discussions of a purely terday is a report, given on re-Governor, the late Sir Henry be a million dollars,

Lay. preliminary nature between the United States and France as regards liable authority, that Dr. Sun Yat-

two years ago gavo exhibition cheff, whose weight is 205 lbs. This property was formerly dights at Repulse Bay with and who stands 6 feet 2 inches. The Chester concession. It in semi-oficially stated that the United sen has fled to the Shamsen and, consist of a brooze figure of Fame Investment Company, but was America. The intention had been feet 6 inches) will weet J. A.

The Bank's memorial will owned by the Hongkong Landmachines States awaits further particulars of the concession, after which, if with the permission of the British on & pedestal of Peterhead gran sold some time ago to Chinese to start a local service, but ex- Peets, an American (150 lbs., be obtained from 3. Nakano (145 lbs., standing 5 satisfied as to its validity, it will support it.

authorities, is staying with Japan-ite. On either aide will be bronze interests. It then changed hands captional difficulties intervened standing 5 feet 7 inches) ese friends. It is stated that he lamps and the statue will be sur twice before the present sale, to prevent the project from being made the more on Monday after rounded by a wall, with pedestals which has been put through by carried out. He still entertains ing 5 feet 5 inches) will be H. Tomikaws (140 lbs., stand- noon, arriving at the Shameer the front of the pedestal there estate broker. The names of the ally able to accomplish this on- Australian (145 lbs, standing 5 at intervals, of local granite. Oo Mr. F. E. Kew, the land and hopes, however, of being event-matched against Nick Boyle, an from the Canton Cement Works, will be bronze plate, bearing dew purchasers have not beenterprise in Hongkong in conjunc-feet 6 inches). bis headquarters, by motor-boat the inscription- We have been unable to obtain official confirmation of this

MONEY FOR A WONDERFUL INVENTION.

Claim by Russian Grand Duchess.

report.

“1914-1918. In memory of men of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank whose lives were given for their country in the great war

Below will be the words

London, April 17. "The Grand Duchess Xenis Alexandrovas of Russia, a sister of the late Tear, and a piece of Queen Alexandra, has been awarded ten thousand pounds sterling damages in Mr. Justice Darling's court

From one quarter we have been against Albert Frederick Calvert and Maurice Sternbach, the latter told that Dr. Sum did flee to of whom had previously been deported from England, who are alleged the Shameen, but that be laterThey shall grow not old by a conspiracy to have obtained that amount from bar. The Grand returned again to the Cement we that are left grow old. Age Duchess gave evidence that she was induced to part with her jewels Works. Whether this is the case shall not weary them nor the in order to provide money for a wonderful invention which was too not is not definitely known at revolutionise the world and provide enormous wealth.

GOVERNMENT'S AID TO AGRICULTURE.

London, April 17.

pr:sent.

years condemn. At the going down of the sun and the morning we will remember them."

divulged.

every probability of Koutsford We understand that there is Terrace being demolished in the future, and the site utilised för new buildings.

AN UNGRATEFUL BORROWER.

The Sequel to a Loan.

tion with the service he is to Indo-China commence at so early date in

CHAMBER MÚSIC.

tnost

PEAK TRAMS.

The Non-Stop Service. The Peak Tramway Company bas decided to introduce " number of non-stop cars as frora the 1st. May. Details of the new arrangement will be found in our advertising columns.

An Enjoyable Evening

There appears to be avery pros

So far as our recollection goes, pect of fresh trouble in the near will be bronze plates bearing the On either side of the pedestal

a new local record in matters provides for three extra cars on It will be seen that the schedula future. It it known that the names of those members of the

musical was registered last Kwangsi troope are preparing to staff of the Bank who

week days and two on Sundays evening, when three talented launch another attack with the supreme sacrifice, forty-two Gompertz, at

made

Three well-built Northerners lady instrumentalists provided during the busy parts of the day. The Minister of Agriculture, interviewed, ontlined the Govern-view to capturing the city, and

appeared before Mr. Justice the whole of the programme in

and that six non-stop cars will ment's proposals for dealing with agriculture. He announced that when this begins heavy fighting

names in all.

the Criminal & concert given at the City Hall.run from terminus to terminus the Government would introduce a Bill in the present session for is expected to take place..

The statue to the Iste Sir Henry with wounding a mahjongg Mukle, &

Sessions, this morning, charged The trio comprised Miss May on week days for the benefit of reducing the assessment on agricultural land from half to a quartar.

those travelling to the Peak The wxebequer would grant two and three-quarter millions in Eging of Sunday and Monday, one to be a scatad bronza figure on bodily harm.

May is very similar to that which domino maker on February 18th, Rebecca Clarke, a violinist of evening, and three con-stop cars

noted 'cellist: Miss As to the origin of the fight is being erected by the Bank. It is with fatent to do him grevious considerable ability; and Aliss will rus from terminus to tar

at lunch time and in the land and Wales for making up the difference, which Sir R.. Sanders report says the Yanganese milit-pedestal of Peterhead granite with The jury were Messrs. F. F. Eplished pianist. There was described as the biggest concession given to agriculture for & genersary leaders decided to suppress similar wall of local granite. da Silva (foreman), H.R. Sequeira, crowded sudience, which included the evening.

Gertrude Watson, a most accom- tion. The Government farther proposed to hand over between one the gambling which was being This piece of work should be cour-M. Rafeck; AJ.V. Ribeiro, L.A.L Lady Stubbs and party, and

minus on Sundays for the benefit and a quarter and a half millions from the surplus road fund, to re-run by the Kwangsi troops, and pleted in a very short time and it is Remedios, C. V. Carlos and Law the artistes received

of those travelling to the Peak in lieve rates for the upkeep of rural roads.

that they despatched men to the hoped to unveil it early next Chna-stang.

The non-stop cars will be non- various gambling centres, where month.

rousing reception, all their efforts stop in every sense of the word, the Kwangsi men in charge ware

From the Crown's story, as being loudly applauded.

not even stopping at Plantation shot. This is said to have led the Bank war memorial should be appears, that the mah jongg is one of the best lady performer sidents at the Peak to whom the The Hongkong and 'Shanghai outlined by Mr. A. Dyer Ball, it As a 'cello player, Mies Mukle Road There are very faw r*-: Kwangsi troops to begin opera-ready by the middle of next maker was at his home at West we have ever heard. She handled sible as Plantation Road Station, tions against the Yunnanese.

upper terminus is not se RCGOR- month and it is intended to Point on the afternoon of the the instrument with consummate and to stop at Plantation Road So far, there has not been any perform the unveiling ceremony day in question when he was ease, her tons was perfect, and would mean stopping at Kennedy very big exodus from Canton, the on Empire Day.

told that & Фед who had steamers arriving bere carrying

her interpretation of the themes Road, which the Company are The Cenotaph also will probabborrowed money from bin wanted which she essayed was marked

to see him. Complainant went by great depth of understanding. anxious to avoid. bat much depends on whether the weather will allow the work in the street. The two conversed to be complated in time.

together for some time and then, in

suddenly, six men, including the capable

All three monuments are in the borrower, set on him. They hit Palmer and Turner.

bands -of Mesara.him on the head and body and at last he fell down unconscious. Complainant attributed all his trouble to the fact that he isnt the money. The man made good their escape from the scene, but

THE SEAMEN'S WAGES DISPUTE.

London, April 17. One hundred and thirty-two members of the crews of the Windsor Castle and Almanzora, have been summoned at Southampton for unlawfully combining to impede the progress of the voyage of the vessels. The case has been adjourned to April 25.

The Ellerman liner Aleppo has been unable to obtain a crew at very few more than the usually be unveiled on Empire Day downstairs and found this man Her technique, too, was above

Hull, where the seamen persist in their refubal to accept the reduced national rates of pay.

BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT'S PROBLEMS.

Munich, April 17.

ITALIAN MINISTERIAL DISAGREEMENT.

numbers.

Sunday's Fighting. Regarding the fighting Canton on Sunday, Canton con- temporary states that the Kwangsi troops were led by General Li Yi-piu in person, and adds that after the latter's unsuccessful attempt to capture the city, the

near

BANDITS HOLD UP MOTORS.

News in To-day's. New Advertisements.

Consignees are notified of the arrival of the a.s. "Norfolk Maru,"

item was delightfully melodious, -Page 4,

whilst in the Elfin Dance Miss Mukle gave a fine demonstration instrument and bad to respond of her complete mastery of the

to the demands for an encore. The remainder of

The feature at the World Theatre in William Farnum in The Scattlers."-Pages 4 and

12.

reproach. She first appeared in Bocoberini's Sonata in A, which was very finely played. A very pretty number was Bois Epois (Lily-Mukle), whilst Moszkow.

To-let! Modern five roomed ski's Gaitarre was brilliantly

bungalow.-Page 4. A trial of strength is impending in Bavaria to a result of the Government's decision to summon Eltler, leader of the Bavarian

done, especially clever being the

Important notices concerning Fascisti, for inciting his supporters to oppose Republican institu-

barmonic passages and the difficult the Hongkong Land Investment tions. Hitler declares that he does not intend to obey the summons. Yunnanese troops surrounded the and preparations for defence subsequently the three accused numbers were Baros Idylle, a

finger-work. For this item abe & Agency Co., Ltd., and the The attitude of the Bavarian police is doubtful. The Government scemy at White Cloud Mountain were immediately undertaken. were arrested and charged with Swedish Folk Tune and Popper's was loudly encored. Her next

Hongkong Central Estate Ltd. has also proceeded against two editors of Nationalist papers....

are published on Page 4. and were prepaying to launch an General Li's troops are said to being concerned in the assault.

"Too Much Business" is the attack. Another statement from

Elan Dance. The first-named.current attraction at the Coronet the same source is that the have attempted to get

One of the prisoners was played with muted strings, war a Theatre,-Page 12. Yunnanese, disguised as sentenced to 7 years, the other delicate piece of work, spoiled land will be sold by public auction ... Kwangai troops were retreating the

Valuable dwelling houses and on Monday evening beyond Sai-farmers and village guards, but two were discharged. ehuen on the Canton-Hankow the Yunnanese succeeded in

somewhat by the tooting of Minister Cavazzoni and three under secretaries of state, Signors these reports we are unable to sayi

Rome, April 17.

Railway. What truth there is in disarming and capturing them..

motor-cars and the clanging of on the 28th. inst.-Page 4. tramrar gonge, which pointedly

For particulars of other auction Vassallo, Milani and Gronebi, all belonging to the popular party.

Dr. Sun's Statements.

illustrated Mongkong's need of a

sales refer to Page 4. have resigned at a meeting of Ministers convoked by Signor A Cantod correspondent writes

better-situated room for concerts Mussolini, who criticised the attitude of the recent congress of the us to-day stating that according Department of Military Affairs of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, through the

of this character. The second popular party at Turin. Signor Mussolini reserved his decision as to current reports, part of White regards acceptance of the resignations.

Cloud Hill and the Arsenal at the Headquarters and the Muni Shakching are still in the handseipal Police, is said to have issued.

Valuable Furs Stolen. of the Kwangsi troope, who are Srmed that the revolt of the Peking, April 17.-It is reported three statements. The first con- being strongly reinforced.

traitors under Shum Hung-ying from Kalgan under date of the 12th Another report states that the of the Kwangsi Army, was being inst. that bandits held up and Kwangsi troops have begun a suppressed by the Yunnanese rubbed two motor cars containing programme comprised two trioe. counter attack on the Yunnan Army sssisted by General Li two Russian drivers and eleven The first was Dvorak's Dumky- troops at Shou Kau Ling, but that Fuh-lin's troops of the Eastern Chinese passengers. The bandits an ambitious number played with the result is not yet know..

"Get acquainted with your Forces of the Punitive Army; stopped the cars at the bottom of excellent understanding between neighbour: you might like him," During the fighting in and the second informed the Canton the hill, where they had to slow the three instrumentalists, the around Canton, the inhabitants public that peace and order would up. The booty was most valuable, second movement in particular | says the philosopher. were generally panic-stricken. be maintained by the Municipal one consignment of fars alone be- being very artistically interpret. Yee Bang Fat have special

• dozen people ware Department of Pablic Safety; ing worth $10,000. The drivers, an

ed. Percy Grainger's Colonial selections of rain-coats.-Page 7. wounded by stray bullets, and and the third reassured the public arrival at Kalzan, reported the Song was the other number, the Have you had the "Pathe Baby”. most of the shops completely that rebels from different roads outrage at Tu Tung's yamen, bu broad theme of which The Chamber has passed a Bill authorising the Government to with a few of his staff and a Yunnanese troops.

was demonstrated to you yet? See shut up. At one period, Dr. San, were being repulsed by the were informed that they should admirably sustained. In these Page 12. expend ten million pisstres in order to establish cold storage works number of bodyguards, paraded

have made the report to another pieces Miss Clarke showed her. at Buenos Aires under the Ministry of Agriculture.

official 35 miles north of Kalgad.self a clever violinist, whilst

Reuter.

& special word is due to Miss Watson, το μο WEB at the piano throughout the whole concert and proved her. wolf most capable executant and an accompanist of rare sympathy. The piano used was an Allison grand from Anderson Music Company,

A DIVORCE. CASE FROM BORNEO.

*

London, April 17. Arthur Brace Charles Francie, a former resident of British North Borneo, has been granted a decree nisi in the Divorca Court on the ground of his wife's adultery with John Warren Norman, formerly working under the petitioner in North Borneo,

ARGENTINE COLD STORAGE.

Buenos Aires, April 17.

IRISH REBEL LEADERS CAPTURED.

London, April 17.

About

the principal streets in motor

Kwangsi Tactics.

cars in order to reassure the The intention is indicated in public, whilst a notice intended the present tactica of the to have the same effect was Kwangsi men of making the issued by the Municipality. Yunnanese expend all their Am

NO TREASURER. It is officially announced in Cork that troops have arrested, nearing to the origin of the fighting, on the importance of preser fing The Canim Daily News, referr-munition. Both sides are agised Mount Helleray, Barrett and Sean Gaynor, the commanders of the quotes the opinion of a Yannanese the city from the effects of a bekty west division of the Irregulars.

Canton's Latest Plight. Colonel to the effect that General and sustained combat, and tave. A correspondent fuforms us that Li Yi-piu had strongly advocated accordingly moved into The Canton is at present without a war against the Yunnanese. Four outskirts. By continus Treasurer. Young Bei-ngam, who days previously, bejs said to have vancing and retreating, resigned, has left for Hongkong New York, April 17:

advised General Shum Hung-ying Kwangsi leaders show that their and it is stated that he will not The death has occurred of Mr. Laurence Ginnell. He had the latter hesitated. However, oppocents, assured in the pointed.

to commence hostilities, but object is to draw the fire of their return until successor is ap concluded & stormy career as the self-described envay of the De General Lt decided to begin the knowledge that with the Canton Lia Chung-boi, the proposed

Falerara faction to America.

attack during Sunday afternoon, Arsenal in their hands, a long successor to Yeung, obstinately but the decision became known drawn out struggle will be to refuses to take office, owing to the Ito the Yunnanese in the morning (their advantage.

Upgor financial outlook.

DEATH OF MR. LAURENCE GINNELL

(Other Relegrams on Paga 2.)

The revised time-table of the Peak Tramway is given on page

LISTEN.

the

4.

To-Day's "Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar of demand to-day, was 30. 3.15/180. Lighting Up-Time

Lighting Up-Time

Miss Eleanor Haber is enter- · taining the members of Essms at their club to-night-Page 4.

The .& Automedon has ar- rived with cargo-Page 10.

"Crooked Straight" is the name of the feature film at the Star Theatre. Miss Lucy Shiemo is also appearing in classical dances. Page 12.

The Electric Department of the Hongkong Hotel Co. have special lines in Electric Ins-Page 4.

The Canadian Paclic give & list of -sailings home via Canada-Page 10,

Exceptional value in summer pyjamas is to be had to Mackintosh & Co's stora-Page 8. Consignees are also advised of fo-day 644 the arrival of the xs: – Stanley