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EGYPTIAN CONSTITUTION.

THE RUNR POSITION.

日六月三

HONGKONG

FOUNDED TRUY

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號查廿月四类港薺 SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1923.

ELECTRIC COMPANY.

Business Expanding Satisfactorily.

The thirty-fourth

King Fuad's Power's Over the Monarchy.

NATIONAL ASPIRATIONS REALISED.

(Router's Service.}

*Cairo, April 20.

Britain's Policy Outlined.

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No Equipment in Arsenal.

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a orrespondent advises us that on the Arsenal being captured it was discovered that all the equipment was either London. April 20.

general meeting of shareholders removed or destroyed by the The Constitution declares that Egypt is a Sovereign State, with

In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon in a speech on foreign policy Ltd., was held this morning at the ralded the place to the attacking

of the Hongkong Electric CoKwangsi troops

before they a free and independent Government and a hereditary Monarchy, the said he had consistantly advised Germany to make an overture ex-offices of the agents, Mesure, forces. official religion being Islam and the official language Arabic pressing intention to pay and have the payment fired by authorities Gibb, Livingston and Co, the It provides obligatory elementary education for both sexes, fres, properly charged with the task, and offer specific guarantees for Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang presiding

Dr. Sun Yat-sen is now reported in public schools. It declares that all powers emanate from the continued payments. The British policy was fundamentally based

to be permanently installed in the nation. Legislative power will be exercised by the King of Egypt on the Entente on which slone they were likely to build a new, stable

The Chairman, in his speech, not return to the Cement Works. Civil Governor's yamen.. Ha does concurrently with the Senate and Chamber, but the King and Cha consistently with the Entente, and should continue to observe an at-mencing the business of this structure whether in regard to the Rubr or Lausanne. We were said:-Gentlemen-Before cam- ber alone shall be entitled to impose increase taxes. The King can titude of wateful, friendly neutrality in the Ruhr question. The meeting I wish to record with gunboat commanded by Chan

It is reported that the fleet of] return any Bill to Parliament for re-examination, but if voted by Government was willing to discuss plans regarding security but this deep regret the death of Mr. Lau Chak has arrived at Lupas, porth two-thirds majority of each House it will become law. The King could not be carried out at the cost of dismemberment of Germany Chu-pak, a member of the of Samabui, and that a fight with can dissolve the Chamber and nominate or dismiss Miniasts, and nominate or revoke diplomatic representatives on the proposition of or setting a new running sore in the heart of Europe. Any guar- Directorate of this Company for the Kwangsi forces has taken the Foreign Minister. The present Constitution shall be applicable antees should preferably be reciprocal.

[two years, whose advice and place, with what result is not to the Kingdom of Egypt, but this provision in nowise affects Egypt's The strain was telling severely on the resources of both parties assistanèg was greatly appreciat. known. rights in the Sudan, the title which the King of Egypt shall bear to and if pursued must imperil the future relations of the two great ed by his colleagues on the Board. Two bastalions of Cantonese to established after anthorised delegations have fixed the definite peoples. He was hopeful that a time would shortly, arise when

British influence and authority might usefully be directed terrds been in your hands for the pres

The report and accounts have for the protection of the city.

troops have arrived at Kongmoon bringing the main parties together.

No Withdrawal of Troops..

cribed period, and I propose with Lord Curzon intimated that the Government was entirely op-read.

your permission to take them sa posed to the withdrawal of the British troops, which world create a feeling of positive diamay among the Allies. He pointed out that after making due allowance for serious thought to this question

The pett profit for the year. the figures of British trade with Germany since the occupation of the Rabr were considerably higher than in the corresponding period depreciation, is $725,841.41, and of the boasing of employees, but last year; and said Germany had shown a capacity for resistance with the sum of $124.021.40 there which bad surprised her opponents and friends. The results of brought forward from last account, acquiring suitable sites &

ia great difficulty in the occupation hitherto, though serious, had been less immediately we have $549,862 81 for appropria price which renders building disastrous than was expected in many quarters. The financial on, and this your Directors economically poemble for under situation which bad heen produced seemed fraught with most pro-commend should be disposed takings similar to ours. We have, of as follows-To pay however, purchased during "the He laid stress on the objections and dangers of handing over dividend of $150 per share year a mite at North Point for the question to the League of Nations. He thought it might fairly on 40,000 shares. $360,000 to artisan quarters, and plans for be argued that the first move should came from Germany,

pay a dividend of $1 per abaze-on the first block are now is pre- Lord Grey said be regretted Lord Curzon was not more hopeful 59,583 shares, $59,683; to place paration. could see its way to exercise its influence in connection with the $130.179.81 The balance of our and as we had this for many,

to Reserve, $300,000-to carry regarding the near approach of the moment when the Government forward

to next account, closes at the end of February. The financial year at present Rubr policy of France. The longer it continued, the worse the

status of the Sudan.

The King can declare war or make peace, and form alliances, subject to the consent of Parliament. The Constitution in acwise affects Egypt's obligations towards foreign countries or the rights of foreigners legally acquired in Egypt, or by recognised usages or

treaties.

Cairo, April 20. The King signed the Constitution late yesterday evening. The pro- mulgation was heralded this morningby salvoes of gons all over Egypt. The Premier, Yenisp Pasha, in a declaration states that he is most gratified with the constitution, which harmonises with the national aspirations. No modification has been introduced affecting the fundamental principle of the peoples sovereignty He pays a tribute to King Fuad's very friendly reception of the Cabinet's pro- positions, and says the Egyptians will astonish the world by their rapid and complete adaptation to a Parliamentary regime and pro- found attachment to the first constitutional King of Egypt.

DISORDERS AT MULHEIM.

Police Regain Control.

Berlio, April 20.

found anxiety.

situation was likely to become. The one hape of security lay with autorized capital was issued in reasons inconvenient, I propose, the League of Nations becoming a strong reality, and the inclusion July last. The dividend on the with your approval, to alter the of using the Leagus to give security not only to France but to and that on the new shares financial report will corer & of Germany therein. He suggested consideration of the possibility old shares le the same as last date to December 31st. The nezt

IRLAND AND THE LEAGUE.

The situation at Muelheim is described an a reign of terror. The L'ostische Zeitung says that murder is common, and a whole row of Germany as well. dead and wounded are taken off the streets. Fugitive eyewitnesses declare that the mob has completely taken control of the town, and bands of men armed with firearms, knives, et ceters, roam the streets. A few detectives defended the town hall, which was attacked yester- day evening. The French troops apparently are adopting an absolutely passive attitude. German reports state that they refused

Geneva, April 20. The representative of the Irish Free State has banded the request of the city suthorities to allow the palice from other Secretary General of the League of Nations a formal request towns to enter Muelheim.

Free State's admission to the League.

London, April 20,

The Vossische Zeitungs' account of the situation in Mulheim is apparently somewhat coloured. A Mulheim message reports that police from other towns succeeded in clearing out the red guards from the main part of the town. Twenty arrests were made. It is reported that six persons were killed in the course of the dis turbances.

Faris, April 20..

A report from Mulbeim states that order has been fully restored. and police are patrolling the streets.

Another "Red Outbreak Reported.

Berlin, April 20.

The Lokal Anzeiger reports that gunsmith shops at Oberhausen have been plundered.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST SPECULATION,

New York, April 20. The Federal Attorney is filing papers requesting an injunction against the Coffee and Sugar Exchange Incorporated.

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Company's Sound Policy.

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“THE HUMAN ZOO.”.

**Telegraph" Feature Commences on Monday:

In line with our policy to maintain the popularity of the Telegraph, our readers will be interested to learn that we hare made - arrangements for the axolusive rights of a daily" series of cartoons hitting off in olever fashion, the foibles of human nature.. Out object is to spare no pains

or expense in giving service to our readers, and we feel auto that this DOW feature will becoms widely #ppreciated and the sketches eagerly looked forward to every night.

"The Human Zoo" is the title under which these cartoons will appear, and the sketches will be the work of C. D. Batchelor, who has gained much fame as a cartoonist. It will be found that the drawings are exceptionally.. well docs, displaying a deal of artistry--they have nothing whatever in com- moo with what 17t popularly termed "the funnies." Vary many of them are humorons in character-in fact, faw will be found without a touch of this kind-but- above all aisa they illustrate the frailties and vanities of life. The subjects will appeal to mei and women alike, and, in the hands of such 2 capable artins 18 - Mr. Batchelor, they will always be distinguished by cleverness of treatment. In many ways they re- semble the popilar Punch.

cartoona.

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The Best of the serise will appear in Monday's Telegraph and thenceforth every evening..

DISTINGUISHEAD-OPINION OF

SHANGHAI.

Dr. Norman White, of the

is at the same rate per annum.

The number of units sold dur- ing the year was 16 millions, su increase of nearly 2.1/2 millions on the praviods year's output. Over 2,000 the ware cofnected to our mains.dur- consumers forting the year, and although the port and accounts, Mr. D. T

In seconding the adoption of the percentage increase in sales of Steavenson said:-Mr. Chairman current is less than last year,

and Gentlemen.-I have much your Directors consider the rate pleasure in seconding the adoption of expansion of our business to of the report and accounts as pre- be satisfactory.

sented, and in doing so I should Our generating plant at North and bis staff, and also the Cm- like to congratulate our Manager Point has now a capacity of pany's Agents, for the very ex- 13,000 kilowatts, and we have on cellent result of the year's work- order further machinery to in-ing as disclosed by the bal-League of Nations, was the guest crease this to 18,000 kilowatia.azce sheet, notwithstanding the of the Municipal Council at The old Wanchai Station has strike and labour difficulties that Shanghai on April 13th. He called been shut down after nearly 32 the Company has had to face attention to Shanghal's special years' working, and the whole of during the year under review. importance as being able to give the North Point Station. Steady Reserve Account, I feel sure, will disease in China, and mentioned our output is now generated at The placing of three lakhs to the world warning of epidemic progress has been the change over from the old hlders, as it is in continuity of escaping epidemics.

made with commend itself to all share the good fortune of the port in 100 volt to the new 200 volt policy which this Company bas ystem. $160,000 have beep expended on this work during which is both cautions and prud- pursued etadily for years, and one In the second Bet Rumjabu have been converted. It has not to those who are looking for a the year, and 4,000 installations ant and tends to give confidence looked like having an easy win, always bean possible to make the sound investment for their money. but when the score stood at 5-1 change without inconvenience to Lay recovered sufficiently to to our constituents; and I taken increase of 2,000 new con am glad to learn that there was bring it up to 3 5. Ramjahn, how this opportunity of thsuking samets connected to the Concert of the season will be held in

The last Esema Gabarat, Coa ever, took the DFXt, which gave them for their forbearance and pany's maine during last year the City Hall on 28th: inst.-Paga bim the set 8-3.

assistance in carrying out a work and in view of the very consider At the commencement of the which abounds with difficulties,able increase in building that is third set Rumjaha forged ahead

The Company's Daddall Street going on the Island, I think

INDIAN JUTE MILLS RESUMINGį

Work has been resumed at the Bally jute mille. Two thirds

Calcutta, April 20. Miners going to work were held up by armed Communists and strikers have returned unconditionally. unemployed, wearing the Soviet star, and forced to the entrance of the town ball at Rubrort, the lower part of which they now occupy. The report asserts that 1,800, men of the "red army" carried out military exercises at Gelsenkirchen under the eyes of French troops

TROUBLE ON AUSTRALIAN WATERFRONT LIKELY..

Melbourne, April 20.

It is understood that serious trouble is likely to develop on the Australian water front if the arbitration court rejects the application. for abolition of the bureau system of employment established in Sydney after the 1917 upheaval. Trade union circles indicate that; the dockers at other ports salidly support the Sydney men in insisting on preference for union men with regard to employment.

(Other Telegrama on Pans 2.)

TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

O. Rumjahn To Meet Ng Sze-Kwong.

In the final round of the open singles championship, played yesterday afternoon

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News in To-day's. New Advertisements.

The famous example of superb

CONSERVATIVES RETAIN LUDLOW SEAT. The result of the Ludlow by-election, due to the death of Earl challenger and will meet the to Lag, and then by wiping the for a time in our cable-laying our North Point plant to increase linery from Paris. - Page 4.

London, April 20. Plymouth and the succession of Viscount Windsor, was as follows:

Colonel Windsor-Clive (Conservative) Captain Calcott Pryce (Liberal) Mr. Pollard (Labour)

THE IRISH CAMPAIGN.

9,956,

6,740. 1.420.

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LISTEN.

Particulars of forthcoming ano-

H. K C. G. ground, O. Rumjaha fourth and fifth games. Lay played in July, and although the loss farther increase in customers inPage 12.

the rapidly, winning the first, second, asbla store was destroyed by fire we can reasonably expect a ati cinematography "Intolerange" fa defeated T. Lay by three sets to up and made it 3-4. Rumjan got was covered by insurance, we suf- the near future.

to be screened at the Star Theatre. one. Rumjahn thus becomes the the next, the following game went ered considerable inconvenience of

The purchas

Madeleine Pearson has re- machinery champion, Ng, Sze-kwong, on next, Bumjabu took the set, 6-4

for ceived another shipment of mil- Monday next.

Lay took the lead in the fourth new workshop at North Point, and the arrangement come to ed at the World Theatre for the operations. We have completed its capacity to 18,000 kilowaits, The court was very slippery set and Rawjahu's victory was by and at the end of February the with the China Sugar Refining last time to-day.-Pages 4 and 12. "The Scuttlers will be screen- after the beavy rains, and Lay, no means certain. After the sixth Duddell Street, Queen's Road and Company for the purchase of the heavier man, seemed to be game the scores stood equal, and Wanchal work-shops and stores surplus especially handicapped by the then Rumjahn got ahead. Lay were closed down, and removed the Company in

energy, should place į conditions. He Beemed

to levelled up with four games all, to the new building.

position experience difficulty is keeping lost the next, and then equalised

meet all London, April 20. A message from Bantry states that the Nationals have thorougly several of his smashes, which eleventh game. and with the Tramway Company, under which 100 volts to 200 volts involves business.

demands for his footing on occasions and again at five all. Lay took the rangement with the Hongkong made on it. Voltage system from best prescription for weak

We have entered into an arcurrent that are likely to be

Well planned publicity is the scoured the whole countryside, and it is thought that the backbone of were a feature of the game, failed score standing 6-5 in his favour this Company Eupplies the energy considerable difficulties one can the Irregular resistance in the difficult mountainous area has been to be effective, as the softness of it looked as if the match might for operating their tramway sys readily understand, and I am sure broken. A number of prisoners bave been brought in."

the ground would not permit the go the full five sets. Rumjaho, tem. The necessary converting that both the Company and their ball to rise. Rumjahn, played showever, brilliant game, showing remark- games and took the set, 8 6.

won the next three machinery for this work was castomers will be thankful when tion sales are given on Fage 4. able agility and returning Lay should have played R. E into operation, in June. An posal to utilise the profit on the special values" on page 5.

installed during the year, and put this has been completed. The pro Whiteaway's announce to have been placed right out of round, but owing to illness with the Chine Sugar Refining plant to provide housing a tournaments appears on Page 4. number of balls which appeared Worthington in the semi-final agreement has also been made sale of the Wanchai property and his reach.

Lay: had Rumjahn servei in the first This is unfortunate, because

walk over. Company for the operation of commodation for the Com- Douglas Fairbanks is appearing game and won the point. Lay's Worthington since his arrival in machinery to be installed in con- a sound ode, and it should prove in The NutPages 2 and 12.

certain electrical generating pany's staff at North Point is at the Colonet Theatre to-morrow service was strong at the begin the Colony has shown himself to jupotion with their new steam great economic advantage to ning of the match sed in the mean exponent of the game, and raising plant, and for the purchase the Company As to the allers Hide and Leather Co. should refer Shareholders in the Hongkong Constantinople, April 20.

second game he equaliasd. The it was expected that he would go from the refinery, of the surplus Hon in the Company's financial to the notice on Page 1. Over forty British insurance companies are notifying the author-first set was a ding-dong struggle through to the challage round electrical energy produced.** ities that they are withdrawing their business from Coast sutinople. The third game went to Rumisha, and give the champion a good run.

year this is a matter af book; the fourth, after many dences, ani | Another disappointment was the

the and of the year we keeping, to which I can see no Since th the fifth to Lay. Then Rumjabu falling out of H.D. Rumjahn, the have sold the Wauchul property I beg, sir, to second, the obisation. With these few re brought the score up to three best of the Ramjaha players, ow- and plant, and it is proposed to games all. He won the next, making to illness. He would have set aside, the profit on the sals for adoption of the report, and for this set. Lay took the next three good game had he got through to accommodation for our staff. ing 4-3, but did win another game probely given Ng Sze kwong and the purpose of providing housing counts se presented.

den The report and accounts wen and so won the set, 64.

the challenge round."

Your Directors have given much adapted,

THE EXCHANGE MARKET.

London, April 20. Marke recovered to 112,000 to 117,000, but closed at 120,000 to 125,000...

French francs are at 70.10 and Belgian france at $1.10.

THE EXPECTED HAPPENS.

OVERWHELMING REJECTION OF PROHIBITION. London, April 2). The House of Commons by 236 to 14 rejected the Prohibition Bill introduced by the Dundee prohibitionist, Mr. Scrymgeour.

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