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Hongkong Telegraph.

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THE TURCO-GREEK AGREEMENT.

Angora Expected to Ratify It.

(Buter's Service.

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THE NEW MINISTRY.

Question of Conservative Reunion.

London, May 27.

受拜邊

八廿月五英港看

TAIKOO REFINERY.

500 Workers on Strike.

MONDAY, MAY 28,

NEW HOUSES FOR OLD.

Local Architect Interviewed.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT

1923.

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COMPANY BLAMES

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Some Interesting Transactions.

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Mr. C. C. Wu, son of the late! Dr. Wu Ting-fang, is at present

SWATOW CAPTURED."

By Independent” Troops.

DIOCESAN SCHOOL SOLD. in Hongkong en route to Can er troops of General Chan King- News is to hand that the form-

under Dr. Sun Yat-sen. take take up an official position: As result of this development, ton, where he is expected to ming have captured Swatow,

In the course of a brief chat decided to cancel the arrange- it is reported that Dr. Sun has

[liberalism."

TO-DAY.

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Closing Exchange 28. 4. 1/16d Barometer

2 p.m. 29.73. Temperature 2.p.m. Humidity

2 p.m.

Water 9.27 p.m.

High Tide 8.35 p.m. Low

Lighting Up-Time. 7.02 p.m.

News in To-day's. Na 7 Advertisements.

Members of Esama should refer to the revised launch time-table appearing on Page 4.

Smilin' Thro."" is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. -Page 4 -

"AGITATORS."

IS DOING. ".. Constantinople, May 27. While the Turco-Greek agreement is likely to provoke a storm; of criticism by the extremists, it seems improbable that Angora will.

Failing to obtain a fuil conces that is going on at present among Properties continue to charge In connection with the agitation The boom in land continues, Generals on Friday veted by a majority in favour of acceptance of crease of wages, a section of the kong, who are having to leave interesting transactions have been with a Telegraph representative ments for despatching Yunnanese repudiate it, in view of the report that the Council of Commissars sion of their demands for an in- tenants of old property in Hong hands at big prices. A number of more or less general satisfaction here, although there is good war Sugar Refinery, comprising sugat tion or demolition of their houses, during the last fortwight, the Dr. San's object was to attain now intends collecting a big force workmen at the Taikoo to the proposed reconstruc-put through by Dr. F. H. Kew Tant to believe that if the Greek army had advanced it would have boilers, firemen and unskilled & representative of the Telegraph, [buyers in each case being Chinese.unification by negotation, not by for an attack on Walchow. found little or nothing to stay it until the shores of the Rosphorus had bands, went on strike this with a view to obtaining the other

morning to the

The Diocesan Boys' School in military force, which was the of side of the story, so to speak, Bambam Road, which stands on idea of Wa Pei-fu. He stated A Hitch Possible.

over five hundred. Previous to called this morning on Mr. Jod with an area of some 39,000 that he (Mr. Wo) was glad that Lausanne, May 27.

this they had sent in an ultimat-Caer Clark, of Queen's Road Con-Isquare foot, has been sold for better relationships existed be- There is some doubt as to whether the Angora Assembly willum expressing their intention to tral who is the architect is $100,000, which works out at over tween Hongkong and Canton, and ratify the Turco-Greek reparations settlement. The Turkish journal. trike in the event of demands charge of the work proposed at over $10 a square foot. ists at Laussune are dissatisfied, and declare that Turkey was being refused, and as a result of to be expecting moner, not territory. Ismet Pasha is hopeful of peace the Company not seeing its way Hollywood Road and Tai Ping Aimai Villas Kowloon. These

commenced shortly in Mr J. Patell has disposed of the mutual advantage of both. he believed that this would be to being signed in a week, but two important questions are still to be to fall in with these, they did not Shan Street, where several housus consist of eight housse, occupied that the new and progressive settled, namely the judicial regime over foreigners in Turkey, and turn up this morning.

It is my belief," said Mr. Wu, are to be demolished to make way by Europeans, and they cover an element will be in charge of Can- the currency in which the Turkish public debt shall be paid.

When interviewed by a Tele- for up-to-date buildings. It will area of roughly 42,000 square feet ton in the future, and that there- cruphrepresentative this morning, be recollected that we referred last The price paid was $330.000. Messrs. Butterfield and Swire week to these Hollywood Road The Steel Foundry on

fore it will be to the best interests in formed us:A section of and Tai Ping Shan Street pre- Shaukiwan Road, which has an that point la realised. Na reaction- the both of Hongkong and Canton if the Taikos Sugar Refinery mises, where some 600 to 700 area of about 52,000 square fest,ary party can control Kwang- workmen have not continued their Chinese of the working class have has been sold for $160,000, which tung. Canton is the cradle of work to day in connection with had notice to quit and complain is a little over $3 a foot the demand for increased wages that they are unable to find which we are not prepared to accommodation elsewhere, except one four and a half acres in offered the past of Minister of A piece of land at Mataukot. Mr. Wu states that he has been The change of Government bas brought into prominence the increase of wages had been given and far greater distance from Kowloon Inland Lot 109, has been will decide on acceptance or concede to the fullest extent. An perhaps at a much bigher rent are, which is described as New Foreign Affairs in Canton, and he question of Mr. Chamberlain and other Conservative ex-Ministers to them a little time ago, together their work. rejoining the party. In a letter to bis constituents on May 26th. Mr.with other sections of the work-

sold by Mr. 8. M. Churn for $350, otherwise when he sees Dr. Sun Chamberlain complains that no opportunity was given the Chamber-people.

Mr. Clark, who has had many 000, or about $1.80 square foot Yat-sen. lainites to make a contribution to the Conservative party's unity and are quite satisfied with this and matter was chiefly one of the and 111, at 5.mebuipo, which

Many of the workmen years' experience bere, said the

New Kowloorgeed Lots 110 no communication from Mr. Baldwin was made him unti! Mr. Bald-bave not stayed away from duty." onward march of the Colony. have an area of some 22,000 win had formed his Ministry. The Chamberlainites would gladly have helped had they been asked, and would have sacrificed their were informed that notice of theirre concerned, they were in a G. P. Lammert for $100,000.

In reply to a question we So far as the houses in question square feet, bave been sold by Mr.

THE LINCHENG personal clairs in order to secure complete reunion of the party, intention to quit, in the event of very dilapidated condition, and ----

CAPTIVES. From the first indications after his acceptance of office, Mr. Baldwin their terms being not complied the Sanitary Board bad served to the Press some time back,

Wanted! Steno-typist-Page 4. also desired a reunion, but it would seem that other forces interven with, was given by the workmen notice on the owner to have them when the war memorial question

The latest in self generating Bandits' Reply Received. electric torches are on sale at the It is noteworthy in this connection that Mr. Chamberlain had labourers. in consequence of that very extensive repairs; but as the recently, and a section of the repaired, pointing out the need for

Electric Dept of the Hongkong lengthy conference with Mr. Baldwin yesterday. The newspapers intimation, stayed away

was being discussed,

Tsaochuang. May 27th. (10 Hotel Co., Ltd.-Page 4. tate that Mr. Chamberlain was offered the Washington Embassy morning.

this premises were to be demolished in better transport facilities," he from the bandit camp to night arrival of the e.s. "Koren Maru” "But the chief requirement lies p.m.).-M. JE. Powell returned Consignees are notified of the from which it is reported Sir Auckland Geddes is retiring on account the employers and the workmen ing them had been set aside. Anumber of ferries running trom chiefs, presumably bringing an

The relations between and rebuilt, the matter of repair- concluded. of his affected eyesight.

There should be a with two secretaries of the bandit-Page 4. have been friendly and are still regards dotice, Mr. Clare pointed different points of the mainland to answer to Deputy Tuchua's count-meen-Page 1.

To let! 4 roomed flat on Sha- continuing to be friendly. As a

out that the preparing of plans matter of fact, last month an if the tenants were to have three live in the outlying districts. This and one bandit be admitted to the Pages 4 and 12.

alone took about two months, and making it possible for workers to troups be not further withdrawn coming to the World Theatre.—— a suitable point at Hongkong, er-proposals. These are that the "A Virginia Courtship" is increase had been given them and was accepted. But op:

would help the housing question Army for one rifle, but at least a parectly,"

considerably. the Company asys. there are agitators who are

Maurice Fitzmaurice on

The report by Sr thousand will be guaranteed; a causing trouble amongst emp-

harbour development had men- arrears; the bandits to be provi local month's pay in advance, plus all loyees who are quite willing to

tioned this urgent need. Expansion of the City.

The sioned unt in the Army: the case of Sydney, NS. W., with its agreement to be signed by foreign altertising message may be you The dispossessed tenants, said fine ferry systems, might be a garrantors,

local geatry Mr. Clark, would, bave to move model for Hongkong.

and must give it judicious publicity in outwards, and new accommoda-

merchants. Pending negotiations, order to get the best results. all foreigners and Chinese must tion would have to be paid for at Our representative next called be released, the final details to be higher rate, if necessary. This on the Secretary for Chinese settled at a conference at a proper

Consignees are also notified of was inevitable, as in every part à ffairs, the Hon. Mr. F. R. Halli and convenient place. The ban. the arrival of the ss. "Atlas of the world. Old houses must far, who voiced the complaint, dite' answer is not known, as the Maru"-Page 4. given place to new, and rents also 'n ade by the Colonial Secre delegation was immediately us

Vacancies exist for a fox. must go up in conjunction with tary, that as a rule the Chinese bered into the Deputy's car for European and Chinese insurance the increased land values and who were given notice to quit discussion. On the application of the At higher building costs There were usually did not protest until the

brokeja. Page 4. Hand Grenades and Rifles Freely Used.

tornes General (Hon. Mr. J. II. numbers of bouses in Kowloon term of grace had expired.

Firing was heard at Tsso- Nazimova is appearing at the Kemp), Mr. Felix Herbert Lay. peninsula. for example at Kowloon

chuang a mile from the coal Star Theatre in "The Brat Bechum, May 27. man has joined the Erm

When euch war the case, said mine last night. There was a serious recrudescence of disorders last evening. Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, was Chinese. The most vital factor in for the authorities to do but to posted proclamations and have is excellent for your bath.-Page

of City, available for working-class | Mr. Halifax, there was nothing variously that the bandits have

It is stated Page 12.

Watson's Household Ammonia Hand grenades and rifles were freely used. Fout were killed and admitted this morning to practise this connection was cheap and confine their efforts to trying to been fired on by the soldiers, or 6. 30 wounded. Firemen in the role of police arrested a hundred disturas a solicitor in the local Courts, ready transport a vastly better get whatever concessions they that they attempted to attack the

Lane, Crawford's have stocks Outbreaks also occurred at Wanne and Wetten, two being killed Layman was with the Chartered

The Attorney General said Mr. 19ystein than at present obtains. could for the tenante. and 13 wounded at the latter place.

From sanitary point of view, could not interfere with the law, hostages. There were no casual-

They town for the purpose of securing of “ Hartmann "trunks-Page 6. For particulars of forthcoming Company in Rhodesia from 1903 said Mr. Clark, these rebuilding The proposed new Rents Ordi-ties. Router.

auction sales refer to page 4. to 1914 as Native Commissionere mentioned one street in Wan would help; the Government was activities were very necessary. nance had amendmente which, land Justice of the Peace.

ed.

HARDCOURT LAWN TENNIS.

International Championship Finals.

St. Cloud, May 27.

In the international hardcourt lawn tennis championships. in continue their work on the terms the finals of the singles. Mille. Lenglen best Miss McKane, & 3.63offered by the Campang. Juhastor, of America, beat Washer. Belgium. 4-5, 6-2. 6 2, 4-5, 6 9.

In the mixed doubles fins, Mdlle. Lenglen and Cochet bea: Miss McKane and Gilbert, 6-2. 148.

The ladies doubles provided a sensation, Miss Mekane and Mrs. Beamish heating Mälle. Lenglen and Mrs: Galding, 61, 63.

bers.

MORE DISORDER IN GERMANY.

(Other Telegrams on Pana

SMILIN' THROUGH."

FRAWLEY CO.

Norma Talmadge at Her Best.

-SUPREME COURT,

New Solicitor Admitted.

months notice served on them after plans for the new premises had been completed, it meant & additional delay and a loss on the capital outlay of a new owner.

The S. C. A. Interviewed.

doing what it could by this THE HUMAN ZOO Ordinance to help tenants.

Mr. Hallifax also expressed the opinion that higher rents were finevitable.

In 1914 Mt. Layman, joined chai district where, he had beard, the

Army. He subsequently quite number of Chinese died jobtained a Commission and servery summer simply from the ed in the Camerons in France effects of living in most terribly During his war service be gained insanitary premises. the Military Cross. At the con-

"You cannot have Chinese Opening To-morrow Night. clusion of the war Mr. Layman workers demanding to remain

The Belilios Terrace Case. One of the tenants of Belilios Never surely has Norma Tal- Theatre-goers will doubtless his B.A. and LL.D. and took his bould move outwards. In the intimation had been received by went to Cambridge. He obtained any longer in the heart of the Terrace having called of us last midge appeared more adorable give a hearty welcome to the Solicitors' faal in 1922.

city," said Mr. Clark. They Saturday to state that no general than in Smilin' Througb," the Daniel T. Frawley and Adele exquisite film which the Corenet Blood Company, which opens at management are acreening all the Theatre Royal to-morrow pleasure in admitting Mr. Laymation with which the Kai Tack elsewhere, our representative next

His Lordship said he had much much land available, in connec offering them

Kowloon City area there was the tenants from the Government this week, Miss Talmadge bas night. The plays to be presented to practise as a solicitor in the Reclamation Company had been called at the Colonial Secretariat, accommodation been seen here in many fine during the brief season are all of Hongkong Court His war re formed some time back, but what and interviewed the Hon. Mr. A. pictures but never in one which first-rate order, and they should cord appeared to be excellent, and its activities were up to date he G. M. Fletcher on the matter. has furnished her with wider draw big houses. opportunities for displaying her

his Lordship hoped that Mr. could not say. There were acres The cat and the Canary."Layman would have a very suc-and acres of land ready to be possibility of dealing individually emotional talent and lovable with which the Company opens, cessful career.

Mr. Fletcher pointed out theim-: charactor.

is indeed a rare play, one in which

built upon, Like most of the films which every character is of the utmost

apparently being with every single tenant. The neglected, and he koew for a fact Goverment is negotiating with are being produced just

that there were many houses men who apparently are repre Smilin' Through" is a screen Ary rules: in fact some of the now, importance. There are no second-

there which were empty, of a type sentative of the Belilios Terrace version of a famous American greatest thrills in this play of

suitable for the people concerned. tenants. The tenante are being stage play, a beautiful drama mystery are furnished by two

Sales By Auction. naked to elect a committee among in which lova, tragedy, and characters who spend but a few

Incidentally. Mr. Clark men- themselves Tomance are intermingled. Miss minutes each on the stage.

to interview the tioned that he thought the Colonial Secretary to-morrow and Talmadge has a dual role to play

Think of a quarter of a million

Government were encouraging state whether or not they intend apeculation by their prosent taking up the new accommoda- system of putting suitable lots fion available. up to auction. The speculator:

BOWLS LEAGUE.

The Points to Date.

first as Moouyeen, whose dream persons keeping a secret! Almost

Including Saturday'e, matches, of love is shattered by the bullet incredible! It's at least extra- the shots scored in the Lawn

of jealous rival and later as ordinary, but then so is "The Cat Bowls League now stand Kathleen who

comes smilia and the Canary" and while, follows: through and finds that the love during the long New York run, that her beautiful aunt lost is many patrons were seen to re- true. Soe takes her audience turn time and again to the theatre back a generation and demonst it was noticed that they usually Kowloon Dock...185 136 49 rates how charming it was came as hosts to friends whose Taikoo (2)

bonnets of the period. Through for once you have shivered and KC.CA ...

the hoopskirts and old-fashioned porte about the famous-drama, (Taikoo (1)

possible to make oneself look incuriosity had been excited by re-Kowloon B.G....198 149 49

...183 148. 40

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158 198

out "Smilin' Through is a love gasped and laughed over the ex-Police

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story and amongst its roost beauticiting situations, the next best Craigengower...145 190 ful scenes are those depicting the sensation is in watching your Civil Service151 207 wedding and the spiritual return friends go through the same ex. of Moonysen to her husband.

perience.

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Mr. Fletcher agreed that higher attended and outbid those who rents are inevitable. The Govern genuinely intended to build for meat, however, bas obtained the development purposes..

rafossi. of two large blocks of

"A system of grants of sites to flats at very reasonable terms; bona fide builders might be It is for the Balilios Tercace ten- better," suggested our represents sats to decide whether they will ative, and Mr. Clark agreed that take advantage of the option that might be a batter plan..* while the offer remains open. As regards office premises, the In the meantime, in an inter 27 business quarter might be view with the Colonial Secre- 40 valuably increased, said Mr.tary, the new owners of the 45 Clark,

by a reclamation Terrace have agreed to make 55 from Douglas Pier to the various concessions in order to Naval Yard, which was sug-enable the tenants to have ample 168.1581gested by him in a communication time to move into the new houses.

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