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TUESDAY,

JULY 10,

1923.

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THE WASHINGTON TREATIES.

A Matter of Tardy Ratification.

Renter's Service.)

FATAL BALLOON FLIGHT.

Bodies of Two. Aeronauts Found.

Reuter's Service.)

New York, July 9. Watercraft and aeroplanes are scouting on the surface of Lake Erie in the hope of rescuing the two occupants of the naval ballaba. It is believed the basket of the balloon is still afloat, as it is practically unsinkable if properly cut from the bag.

Port Stanley, Ontario, July 9.

London, July 9. In the House of Commons, raplying to Lt. Comdr. Kenworthy, Mr. Baldwin said the Government had received no proposal from Japan with a view, to carrying out the Washington naval convention by mutual agreement between Japan, Britain, and the United States, irrespective of any action by France or Italy. The British Govern- ment was carrying out the agreement is all parte, but the treaties of the Washington act of 1922 restricting building of warships by private firms were in certain aspects not yet operative.

London, July 9. In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon, Mr.pparently was due to exposure.

Ronald McNeill said it was for the United States Government rather

The missing basket of the naval balloon was found this morning! fourteen miles south-west of Port Stanley. One body was inside,

The body has been identified as that of Lieutenant Roth Death

Part Stapley, July 9. Another body, answering to the description of Lieutenant Null,

than the British Government to take the the initiative with regard has been found near the basket. to securing ratification by the other signatiories to the Washington treaty within a reasonable time; consequently the Government had not made and had not received any representations. Except that the French Chamber had ratified the naval treaty, the position was the same as he had stated on February 21.

Paris, July 9. The Chamber has passed the Bill approving the Pacific Con vention by 498 votes, all cast for the measure.

Advantages of the Pacific Paet,

Paris, June 9.

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MISHAP TO AMERICAN AVIATOR.

Mitchelfield, New York, July 9, Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan started at 4.56 this morning on the first section of an attempt on a dawn to dusk flight across America, planned by the United States air service, using Curtis pursuit aeroplane, similar to the machine in which Lt. Maughani and Lieutenant Maitland recently established their world speed records, capable of an average speed of 16) miles an hour.

New York, July 9

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Lt. Maughan has landed near St. Joseph, Missouri, owing to engine trouble, damaging bis machine. He has abandoned the fight.

END OF MUNICH TREASON TRIAL.

Munich, July 9.

The annexes to the Pacific treaty wero aleo passed by "the Chamber. In the course of debate, the reporter. M. Raynaldy, emphasised that the treaty did not apply to the parties' continental possessions in the Pacific, but said the Franco-Japanese treaty of July. 1907, constituting a guarantee of incetimable value, was still in force, and applicable to all French continental. possessions M. Raynaldy, enumerating the advantages of the Pacific treaty, said that for the United States it meant the disappearance of the Anglo-

On the conclusion of the treason trial, which commenced on Japanese treaty, and the avoidance of causes of conflict in the Pacific. Britain had denounced her alliance with Japan without June 4th, Fuchs was sentenced to twelve years' penal servitude and losing Japan's friendship. Britain had indirectly assured security a one of two million marke, loss of civil rights for ten years, and for her dominions without a resort. to her fiest. The treaty also ordered to pay the costs. Johann Munk was sentenced to fifteen consecrated France's status as a great Pacific Powar. France would months' pensi servitude, a fine of thirty million marks, and expulsion be consi

events cropped up, and her insular possessions from Germany. Three other accused were acquitted,

[The men were accused of conspiring against the Reich] wore safeguardvi against sudden attacks.

Minister Sarraut termed the treaty a great instrument for sub- stituting relaxation for tension. It did not contain sanctions, but as countersigned by the word of honour of nations accustomed to! en their word. The treaty brought a guarantee of peace, ▲ 18 procedure which would prevent conflicts, and a hops for the dis- parsal of the heavy clouds in the Pacific. M. Barraut tributed Mr. Hughes, and the loyal spirit of the American nation, and also tributed dapan, adding that Indo-China had no need to fear attack from Japan. Replying to a question, he said the French delegation first urged the inclusion of Indo China in the scope of the rents. hat that would have brought up the problems of Manchuria and Korea, with consequent difficulties.

The two Nine Power treaties relating to China have not yet been reported by the forsigu affairs committeo, and will presumably be discussed in the Autumn session.

BRITAIN AND REPARATIONS.

Government Statement Expected Soon.

London, July 9. The Cabinet discussed reparations, and Marquess Curzon report- ed the result of recent conferences with the Frauch, Belgian and It "ie Italion Ambassadors. Official circles are most secrativo. anticipated that Mr. Baldwin and Marquess Curzon will shortly state the Government's decision in Parliament,

There is renowed talk of separate action by Britain in the event of France refusing a written reply to the British questionnaire.

London, July 9.

In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Baldwin said he thought it possible to make a statement next Thursday with regard to the reparations question.

LATEST TENNIS REULTS.

Spain Lead in Davis Cup Matches.

London, July 9. At Eastbourne in the Europeau zone semi final of the Davis Cup! Competition, on the first day's play, Flaquer (Spain) beat Van Lenuer (Holland) 5-7 6-3, 8-6, 6-1; and Conde de Gomar (Spain) beat Van der Feen 6-3, 6-0, 7-5.

Alonzo Defeats Tilden,

Glenços (Illinois) July 9 Manuel Alonzo defeated Tilden 8 6,11-13, 6-3, 6-3 in the Illinois State Tennis Championship.

THE DOCKERS' STRIKE.

Not Approved by Other Workers.

London, July 9.

A conference of the transport workers' union in London has passed a resolution declaring the dockers. agreement must be hon- oured, and urging the strikers to resume. An amendment Goved, to support the strikers; was defeated by 136 to 18. The dockers every. where remain on strike, except at Liverpool, where over half have resumed.

Fourteen thousand colliers have been rendered idle is Mon mouthshire in consequence of the dockers' strike.

THE PEACE WITH TURKEY.

"Received With Relief in Constantinople,

Constantinople, July 9.

The Council of Commissaries has instructed Iemet Pasha to sign peace on the established bits. A proclamation, will be issued to morrow informing the population of the settlement

The news has been received in all Turkish quarters with relief and satisfaction.

DROP IN TIN PRICES EXPLAINED,

Londoa-July 9..

The Times attribufon the fail in the prince of tin by £50 per tog during the past few monthe mainly to over purchases of the metal, particularly on American account: a less promising trade outlook, apecially in America, and the closing of bullish speculative accounts. It pointe out that the statistical position has improved, the visible supply having fallen from 22,500 to 17,500 tons during the past six

months.

U.S. COAL COMMISSION'S REPORT.

Washington, July 9. The report of the Coal Commission established by Congress last October, recommends that in the event of a cessation in the operation of the industry, the President be empowered to declare state of emergency take charge of the mines and fix the miners' wages and compensation to the awners, subject to review by the Courts, and distribute output.

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DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC WORKS.

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CANTON BANDIT OUTRAGE.

Troops Hunt Down the Robbers.

TWENTY. BRIGANDS

CAPTURED,

Some of the bandite who held up the Canton-Kowloop railway train on Thursday last have been captured, but the majority have moved further into the hille.

This is the news to haud today It appears that the military officer who was shot was the secretary of the regimental commander, La Bhee-tai, and that in addition several of Lu's officers wera, amongst those kidnapped.

RECONDITIONED CARS.

Dodge Brothers have been building motor. dars for eight years and a lot of people are still driving the care they bought back in 1915. Proving that you can buy. a Used Dodge Brothers Motor Car a almost any stage of its life and still get "dollar for dollar to value-provided you

buy from the right dealer.

Remember: A used car is only good as as the firm with which you deal

Dodge Brothers B-passenger Touring31,800.00

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO, LTD. For Demonstration Call Contral $950, Main Garage. and Service Station, Wong Not Chung Road, Happy Valley.

MAGISTRATE'S QUERY.

Six Strokes on the Same Per Place: "

In charging a small boy, before Mr. O. D. Melbourne at the Police Court this morning, for hawking wiibout a licence, Sergeant Elston mentioned that the defendent had had a previous Leonviction, being recently given six strokes with the rattan for the same offence at the same place...

Six strokes on the same place?" queried his Worship.

"No, the offence wa committed at the same place," Sergeant Elston hastened to explain.

The Magistrate ordered another six strakes for the defendant.

HOSPITAL FUND,

CORDIAL RECEPTION TO DUTCH ROYALTY.

As a consequence, Commander Lu despatched a battalion of London. July 9. The Queen of Holland and Prince Henry of the Netherlands troops to Le Kong, near which Some Further Donations. We have received the following who ate holidaying in the Lake district, visited their British place the bandits were known to bave their headquarters. Even- Majesties on the Royal train to Carlisle in the course of the joutually, contact was gained with additional donations towards the to Edinburgh. They exchanged cordial greetings, the two Queene kies- the robbers and a light com-London Hospital Fund: ing affectionately and fI.M. the King saluting Queen Wilhemina on menced which lasted for several Mr. Li Lum the band.

hours,

During the fight, about twenty of tlie bandits were captured, bat FRENCH EDITOR ACQUITTED.

the main body got away and with London, July 9.

their prisoners they retreated Ernest Judet, former editor of the Eclair, has been acquitted of further back into the hills be- a charge of relations with the enemy during the war. Judet was tween the Tung Koon and Teang

Sing districts. sentenced in absentia last February to perpetual detention in a fortress on the same charge, and voluntarily returned to France from Switzerland to stand his re-trial.

AMERICAN NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL.

Paris, July 9.

Belleau Wood, where many Americans fell in the fighting in Juls. 1918, has been bought for two hundred thousand france as a national American memorial park. It will be consecrated on July 22nd, General Harbord representing the United States army. Marshal Foch will be present.

COUNTY CRICKET MATCHES.

London, July 9. At-Burton, Gloucester defeated Derbyshire by eight wickets. For Gloucester, Parker took 7 for $7 and 5 for 76.

Sussex at Horsham beat Worcestershire by seven wickets. For Bussex, A. E Gilligan took 5 for 11 and 4 for 51.

HOSTAGES AGAINST SABOTAGE.

Berlin, July 9,

message from Duisburg states that the Belgians are now forcing dozens of Germans to travel as hostages.ba trains in the Rubr. It is stated that forty-eight citizens of Buer ware thus utilised yesterday.

GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S UNDERTAKING

Brusels, July 9, Responding to the Franco-Belgian demande, following the Duisburg outrage, the Gorman Government bsa promised to exercise its whole power to prevent further active resistance.

(Other Telegrams on Page 3.).

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LOCAL MOTOR TRIALS.

Meeting to Organise Contests.

TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,

The response to our appeal for the nemes of those interested in. the organising of local motor car and cycle contests has been 50 satisfactory that we have decided Fto call a meeting for the purpose of discussing the project and arranging detaila.

The meeting will take place at the offices of the Hongkong Tele- graph on Tuesday next, July 17th, at 5:30 pm. Prospective competitors as well as those will ing to lend a hand in organising work are cordially invited to be present.

So far, clase on forty names have been seat in by those interested, including a number of car owners. The majority, however, are motorcyclista. We again appeal to car owners to give the movement their support, as the contests will be so arranged as to give scope for all types of

Cars.

Already quite a number of local sportsmen have kindly promised to help in organising the contests, one gentlemen writing as follows: "I shall be pleased to kanist and give advice to intending competi tors regarding-tuning of engines and carburettors, as I am myself an old racer."

If you are interested in The idea, cut this out and forward to the Telegraph office:-

I should like to attend a meeting of motorials for the purpose of discussing the holding of local motor. car and cycle contests.

Name.

Address.

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WEATHER BEFORE AND AFFER MARRIAGE:

Several important auction sales are listed for the near futute. Page 4:

The famous. Nikola, the World's greatest illusionist, commences K season at the. Star Theatre on Saturday next--Page 7.

A meeting of prospective com potitore in the Hongkong Motor Trials will be. beld on the 17th inst-Page 4.

The Dairy Farm Company give a list of ice cream flavours. on Page 7.-

LISTEN.

Appreciation of advertising has cured many a business depression.

Tenders are called in con- dection with important develop ment schemes in Macao.—Page

Constance Binney is coming to the World Theatre in a special production entitled “Midnight,” Pages 4 and 12.

"The Barber of Seville is to be played by the Italian Grand Opera Company to night. Page

An attractive programma is being screened at the Coronet Theatre including a novel pro duction featuring doga-Page 12,