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1923.

CHINESE TREASURY BONDS.

Holders Discuss the "Position.

(Beuter's Service. 1

Mr. Bridgeman Explains His Action.

(Reuter's Service.)

London. May 28.

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THE DRACON MOTOR CAR ED., LTD.

Telephone Central 482 or 3950

A. J. Allison, Service Manager. Main Garage and Service Station, Wang Nei Chung Road, Happy Valley.

MOTOR ACCIDENT.

Small Boy Injured.

THE TAIKO0 TROUBLE.

Hopeful Signs-

How the Ordinance is

A small Chinese boy was taken Working,

to the Government Civil Hospital in the simation with regard to the Although there is little change We learn officially that the yesterday following an accident strike at the Taikoo Sugar Be- Ordinance, which

in which he was knocked downby finery, the outlook is hopeful. operation early this year, for motor car and ined on the The trouble is not spreading in Protecting juvenile workers in face and right arca. the Coleus, is working very

funky few of those who causa eES Car was being driver Fontantay kave returned to their satisfactorily.

by the owner, Mr. G. Adation. The strikere- nhaw →nd Interviewed by a representative Harriman, on the Praya East bitterness, and relations are stil

The

Mr. Baldwin in the House of Commons announced that the Gov-

London, May 28. Mr. C. Birch, Crisp presided ovar a crowded meeting of erament had decided to receive the claims of the Trish deportees for bolders of Chinese Marconi and Vickers aight per cent. Treasury loss in consequence of their arrest and deportation, and also establish Bonds, at which they discussed a means of securing the interest a committee to consider the regulations under the 1920 Restoration payments. The chairman said a new loan of twenty millions start

ing secured on the surplus customs dues, had been "talked of" kot Mr. Bridgeman, the Home Secretary, accepted full responsibility the figure bad since been halvad. On the proposition of Mr. Jed for his action, and said he hoped those who acted under his direction who said he was a note holder for nearly one twenieth of the whole of the Telegraph, the Secretary and in endeavouring to aver would not suffer. The House would not seek to exonerate him by issue, & committee was elected, under the chairmanship for Mr. for Chinese Affairs, the Hon. Mr. an accident when a small boy ed that he was obliged to act because he and the Free State believed holders. blaming the Attorney General, whose advice he took. He emphasis Crisp, which will include two Marconi and three Vickers notes E. R. Hallifax, stated that things came off the karb and gos in front are working smoothly. Factories of the car, Mr Harriman swerved there was a dangerous conspiracy to assist the rebellion in Irelandi by supplying arms from America and Germany and elsewhere, also

and employers in general, are the vehicle and brought it up to commit violent action in Britain. He claimed that his action

falling fo with the robeme, and} *8ainat a pile of wood placed on there has also been saved a great deal of bloodshed in Ireland and many outrages in

E great 950 side of the road. Before this England. He was only condemned on one very small technical

reduction of cases of children the bonnet had struck the boy New York, May 78. lexal point, namely the internment in Ireland, by a majority in the change in the British Ambassadorship, soe Associated Press corres-need to have the regulations where it came into collision with carrying loads in the streets, and and knocked him down. The car With reference to reports from London with regard to the so forth. Those concerned only sustained damaged sidelight Court of Appeal after three judges of the Divisional Court and the pondent at Washington states there is no intimation hitherto receiv-pointed out to them to fall in the pile of wood, but beyond this Law Officers of the Crown and Sir John Simon bad not seen sayed by the Embassy. Sir Auckland Geddes is ill, but his doctors with all requirements. objection to the course taken.

Auckland, Geddes desires to remain at Washington and is confidens believe he can be cured in a few weeks, and it is known that Sir his health will permit this.

The House passed the second reading of the Bill, by 297 to 143. for indemnifying the Government in respect of the illegal arrest of the deporteee to Ireland. It undertook, however, that the deportees should receive the amount of damage they would be entitled to recover in an ordinary court.

THE RIOTS IN GERMANY.

French Help to Restore Order,

Berne, May 8. General Degoutte has ordered the German railwaymen to re sume work under the Freach authorities within forty-eight hours,| otherwise all under sixty will be expelled and those over sixty dis missed.

BRITISH AMBASSADORSHIP AT WASHINGTON.

AMERICAN TRADE REPORT.

Washington, May 28.

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TO-DAY.

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no extensive damage was caused. prosecutions for glaring breaches There have been practically no

MURDER MYSTERY. of the Ordinance; and in this con- nection Mr. Hallifax pointed out Body Riddled With Bullets. that in addition to their general

A mysterious murder came to duties the police, as well as the light with the discovery yesterday special inspectos, are employed morning of the dead body of.an The Federal Reserve Board's monthly report states that the in watching for cases of illegal unknown Chinese bearing fin "Hong" doubles tennis tourna large volume of production and trade was continued. There child labour. So that there is bullet wounds. The dead man was ment some slackening of activity last April and early, in May, partly due ample provision for seeing that without his cost and bat when he months-Page 4. to seasonal causes, but insufficient to threaten prosperity. While the Ordinance is carried out. there has been a diminution of activity in the building trade of New

was discovered on the roadeide. School Attendance. York, the other cities show increased activity.

The Secretary for Chinese Shekko Road just above the The body was lying on the new Affairs added that there has been village of Totiwan, Tytam Bay. practically no increase of attend. An Indian constable ea of the V.R. C. are published on ance at the free schools, as would patrol passed the spot at nine be expected, and the Government o'clock but did not find suy- what is happening to the child the report came through that the will have to enquire now as to thing amiss. Some hours later that are being displaced dead body of a man, dressed in the

Shareholders in the Indo-China in the arrangements to have these chil-police immeditely visited the labour market, and manner of a contractor's foreman,

Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.should 500 whether it can make was lying on the roadside. The refer to the notice on Page 4.

Particular of forthcoming various contractors matsheds in public auction sales are given on Mr. Hallifax, in conclusion, the vicinity and in the village but Page.4. mentioned that there has been not hitherto, their efforts have not response yet by employers to the been successful in disclosing the An agreement has been reached with regard to reparations toleranient Gazette requesting them Near where the body was found should be put where it will yield

invitation published in the Gor-identity of the murdered mau. the Allies by the Turks, whereby the Allies do not cisim any further to co-operate with the authorities the police picked up a number of the quickest, surest and largest reparations beyond six million gold Turkish pounds seized at the by offering suggestions in connec empty cartridges. These were of Deutsche Bank and five millions paid to England for two warships tion with the matter of juvenile different calibre and this fact returns in increased trade. built before the war for Turkey but not delivered owing to the war. labour and the new regulations. has given rise to the belief that the act may have been committed by a ging.

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AN IRISH LAND MEASURE. A message from Bochum states that 18 persons were killed and 8 wounded in the rioting on May 26th. Volunteer police number-

Dublin, May 28. ing two thousand, whom the French supplied with arms, restored the land purchase scheme commenced in 1870, Mr. Hogan said that Introducing the Government Bill with the object of complating comparative quiet yesterday morning. In other places, notably about seventy thousand tenancies ramaited uopurchased. He hoped Dortmund, the local French commanders offered to assist the rolan-that not a single agrarian agricultual tenant or landlord would be teers. French patrols after Saturday's fighting at Waune quickly left in the Free State when the operations of the Bill had been cord cleared the streets and restored order. Prussian provincial governor to allow the German security police to

The repeated request by the pleteted. The Bill would require twenty-five millias pouafs sterling-dren looked after. re-enter the danger zone was again refused by General Deprignes, whe however permitted the local police of the occupied zone to te moved to the danger points.

EVENTS IN THE RUHR.

Bank Lacks Funds for Miners.

Berlin, May 25.

An agreement has been reached between employers and miners whereby the Ruhr miners' wages will be increased by fifty-five per cent, in order to meet the increased cost of living.

TURKISH REPARATIONS SETTLEMENT.

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Lausanne, May 28.

STRIKE OF RAILWAYMEN POSSIBLE.

London May 28.

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As Essen message states that confiscation of money in the the ballot of railway shoproen, resulting in a two-thirde majority The difficulties of the railway world are likely to be increased by Reichsbank, mentioned earlier, has compelled private banks to close against acceptance of the railway companies proposal to reduce early, as there is insufficient cash to meet the demands of the public.wages by two shillings a week in May and a shilling in Jone, a A large part of the amount seized was intended to pay the wages of further reduction to be reviewed before the end of the year.

The managers of the private banks have decided to inform

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the French General that non-payment of the wages is likely to lead to a catastrophe, and request a promise that any fresh supply of banknotes shall not be seized. otherwise no more money will be brought to Essen.

THE NEW PREMIER'S RECEPTION,

Congratulated by All Parties,

London, May 28.

HONGKONG WIRELESS.

Cape D'Aguilar Station Not Working.

The Government wireless station at Cape D'Aguilar is at present

EAST RIVER FRONT.

Canton Government Anxious. According to latest reporta, the not operating, due to the fact that situation 00 the East River certain reconstruction work is front is causing some anxiety to being carried out there. A tem-the Government in Canton. It porary installation has, however, is stated that Dr. Sun has decided The Football Association council has reported that upwards of where it is being worked by Gov-Kwangsi troops from the locality been provided at the Observatory, to remove all Lau Tsun-wan's five thousand applications by ticket bolders for the Cup final at aroment wireless operatora. Wembley, for a refund of their money, have been received, represent-

and to send them to the North ing £4.100. It is proposed to make all repayments by cheque.

Ships are being notified by wire-River, their places, to be taken less that the Hongkong station is, by Yaaraaese forces.

REFUND OF CUP FINAL PAYMENT.

London, May 28.

SOVIET PROPAGANDA A STUMBLING BLOCK,~~

as a consequence working on re- The proposal is to gather a The House of Commons resumed with a large attendance, and

duced power, add those in the strong force together for tho Mr. Baldwin had an enthusiasiastic reception. Mr. Chamberlain

vicinity are requested to give purpose of attacking Waich we London, May 28. was received with Opposition cheers, but the Ministerialists were early as possible. The Cabinet considers the reply satisfactory on most station at the Observatory.

Reuter, learns that Britain will reply to the Russian note as within the range of the temporary every assistance possible whilst silent Messrs. Ramsay MacDonald, Asquith, and Lloyd George points except as regards propaganda, in connection with which there paid warm tribute to Mr. Boner Law, and congratulated Mr. Baid-is complete divergence of opinion between London and Moscow. win, who said he was grateful. for the chivalrous welcome on his undertaking the very heavy burden of Empire. He would, try his utmost to carry on the great traditions of the Premiership. Mr. Chamberlain said he sincerely congratulated his old friend Mr. Bald- win, and he hoped he would guide the Government with the samei courage and initiative as he showed in the Budget and debt-funding unanimously elected Mr. Baldwin to be leader of the party.

A meeting of the Conservative party in the Hotel Cecil has agreement. He beartily wished him success. (Cheers).

DE VALERA CALIS A HALT. Republican Ideas Not Abandoned.

Dublin, May 28,

A captured copy of a message from De Valera, dated May 24th, addressed to the Dublin irregulars, definitely reaffirms bis decision to abandon armed resistance, and declares that the Republic can no longer be defended successful by arms, and further sacrifices would. be vain. The continuance of the struggle in arms is not wise, and other means must be sought to safeguard the nation's right. The laying aside of arms is now an act of patriotism. He finally suggests that the people again rally to the standard after a rest and recovery. The captured order of an irregular chief of staff likewise

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MR. BALDWIN LEADS HIS PARTY.

London, May 28.

THE DEPRECIATED MARK.

•London May 23.

BANDITS BUSY.

Terrorism Near Pakhoi. (Our Own Correspondent.)

Pakboi, May 25. Bandit gangs are very active in this part of the country, and they have reached to within six miles of Pakhoi, plundering, kidnapping, and killing the coun-

Marks continued to depreciate, and closed a: 281.000 to 283,000 try people, who have fought with

to the pound sterling.

THE NEW P. M. G.

Sir L. Worthington Evans is the new Postmaster General,

CANTON CONFLICT.

though it intitats ensues' republic" has momentarily prevailed. Troops Quarrel on the Bund.

it intimates that arms will not be surrendered.

SHIPS IN EASTERN WATERS.

Question of Seaworthiness.

London, May 28.

A report reaches us from Canton

SEEING THE PIGS.

them losing fight; consequently they have had to flee. Streams of women and children refugees have been coming in here during the last few days carrying their goods with them, and driving large bezde of cattle before them. A few days ago, the most |notorious brigand" chief in this part of the country was seen

Pork Stall Coolie's Troubles. walking through the streets here.

Mr. G. H. Page, chief officer of stall coolie before Comdr. Beck- the New Mathilde, brought a pork

CHINESE VOLCANO.

Villages Said to be Destroyed.

(Our Own Correspndent.)

Pakhoï, May 25th.

to the effect that at noon yeater-with, at the Marine Court, this day & conflict broke out, between morning, and charged him with Cantonese and Yuananese troops being aboard the ship without on the East Bund. Several volleys are said to bare been fired, and coolie was caught by a ship's permission. Mr. Page said the In the House of Commons a questioner pointed out that a few pedestrians wounded. Traffic guard, and he (Mr. Page) thought Considerable excitement has British-owned and British-manned ship registered in a British at once stopped, and the shops in port can be kept permanently in foreign waters, and so cannot pro- the vicinity soon closed. perly be surveyed or impected by the Board of Trade officers. He

As to the origin of the trouble, suggested that complaints, had been made that resny, ships, it is said that a Cantonese com particularly in Eastern waters, are regarded by their offfcere and mander refused the request made en as urgently requiring such inspection relative to loading capa- by the Yunnanese troops that one city and general asworthiness. Viscount Wolmer replied that anch of their number who had been complaints had not reached the Board of Trade either directly or arrested by the Cantonese should through the officere at the ports abroad. He invited further parti-be released. cular.

The dispute is still unsettled.

he had come aboard to thieys, been caused here through the re- escaped in a sampan.* Two others who were with him ceipt of reports during the past two weeks of the barsting into mountains in the vicinity of activity of a volcano in one of the

Hamchow city

he was sent aboard the ship by The coolie's excuse was that his master. other pigmen to see the age, He went with some which he contended WEE customary proceeding.

A foe of $15 was inflicted.

No details are to hand, though ait is reported that some of the vileges naar by have been practically destroyed.

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