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LANE, CRAWFORD'S

LADIE'S DEPT.

WASHING FROCKS

A

NICE SELECTION OF THE ABOVE HAS JUST BEEN UNPACKED AND INCLUDE NEW MODELS IN THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

WHITE & COLOURED VOILE,

CHEN LLE VOILE

MADRAS VOILE

CLOQUE

• COTTON GEORGET FE

STRIPED SILK &c., &c,

WE HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A CHARMING VARIETY

VAULT DOORS

For Banks and

Offices.

Herring -Hall- Marvin Sale

Co.

tion to

MONDAY, JULY 16, 1923.

Not only for the provention of piracios, but also in order to help

DAY BY DAY

After an absence of eighteen months, Mr. S. D. Sotae, head of | Messrs. S. D. Sotna and Co., has returned to the Colony,

FRENCH REJOINDER TO MR. BALDWIN.

M. Poincare Outlines French Policy.

VERSAILLES TREATY MUST BE RESPECTED. (Bouter'e' Service:)

foreign trade, is the strengthen- THE SENSE OF ONE'S IGNOR- ing of the West River patrol ANOR IS A MUCH MORE USEFUL! essential. For some time now, THING THAN THE SENSE OF ONE'S that waterway has been closed KNOWLEDGE.-Mr. Robert Lynd. to shipping because the rival military factions are engaged in operations. This Colony is, as a consequence, deprived of neces-

Paris, July 15, M. Poineare, in the course of an important speech at. Senlis sary commodities, whilst the

The health return for the past indirectly replying to Mr, Baldwin's statement, declared that France |foreiga "populations in Wost two days shows one case each of was willing to forget and even forgive the brutalities of Germany, River ports are denied ico and plague, small-pox and puerperal but she wished to make the Treaty of Versailles respected, France since the Armistice had not ceased to make concessions. The chief meat destined for them from fever. All were Chinese,

question was France's security. The pact proposed by Mr. Lloyd Hongkong. This isolation of

Shaukiwan Inland Lot 499 is te George at Cannes in 1932 was practically useless and the replace Treaty ports, this interforencn be sold at the P.W.D. Offices onent of the Reparations Committee by an International Financial with legitimate trade, has been July 30th. The area is about Committee was not in the interests of France. alt intermittent feature of con- 3,750 feet and the upset price one ditions in South China for many months now. Peace, and

because the Chinese military

dollar a foot..

It

R.A S.C. camber.

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and declared that the violators of the Treaties rather than those M. Poincare dwelt on Germany's failure to fulfil her obligations domanding their observance should be asked to give an account of nots rendered inevitable by a rejection of what was right Franco did

nar- The Garrison Water Polo not intended to surrender her plodges regarding the Ruhr. He had Specifications on Applie-malits have been the exception League, for the Gascoigne up always been a faithful partisan of the Anglo-French Alliance and to provalent conditions, and the is to sommence to-day. All cobody would regret it more than he if any shadow should darken process is always repeating itself, matches are to be played in the Anglo-French friendship. The British were as honest as the French; therefore, he felt assured that they would: finally agree to Frenoli rights, but if any breach were made, other propositions must pass Mra. Lazarus, wife of Mr. H through the breach, again raising the question of the peace settlo- Lazarus, the optician, died atment, destroying the arrangement of Central Europe and probably. Pegang recently from blood poi- leading to disaster and chaos, soning, following a sting from a jelly fish while sea bathing.

MUSTARD & Co

Distributers.

17, Comsught Road, Central,

ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Miss Rose May Ng Quinn, laughter of Mre. T. Ng Quinn, of 9, Robinson Road, Hongkong, to Mr. Bang How of The Com mercial Press, Shanghai

The Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 16th July, 1923.

SOUTH CHINA LAWLESS- NESS,"

victors of today are the van quished of to-morrow. It is high time fo sign action were taken to guard the trade routes. The policy of taking these things lying down has proved failure.

Castle Peak Road.

Concessions Must Come from Britain.

General Sir Gomes da Costa'

Paris, July 15. M. Poincare's speech" was delivered in connection with the the noted. Portuguese soldier, re- unveiling of a war memorial as Senlis. It did not givo any hint turned to-day by the Empress of of the likelihood of deflection from oft-repeated policy, creating the Canada. Mr. J. H. Taggart was impression that any concessions towards Franco-British unity forth- passenger by the same liner.coming in the negotiations must come from Britain. M. Poincare declined to agree to the Treaty with a four years after its signature, being considered an antidiluvian fossil only fit for an archaeological museum. He denied that the occupation of the Ruhr was respon- sible for German economic sickness.. On the contrary, Germany would in any case have continued to slide down the abyss she herself had dug. M. Poincare adhered to the 1921 schedule of pay- ments, except the "O" Bonds, which France would only utiliso against Germany in proportion as ber creditors demanded payment of French debte. He dwelt bitterly on the series of Supreme Council meetings always depriving French of rights whoreon all had previously agreed,"

Major W. "P. A. Hattersley Smith, D.SO, has been appointed President and Mr. G. T. May Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Garrison Tennis League for the

present season.

brook,

The recent subsidence on the coastal road to Castle Peak has come at a very awkward time of the year-right in the midst of the bathing season. The result is that it is now practically im- possible for parties to motor out to the popular beach for half a | day, as,they have to take the long route via Farling, a distance of

A woman who jumped off the over forty miles, compared with Star Ferry in an endeavour to eighteen miles via Laichikok. commit suicide on Saturday was The Telegraph was informed a brought before the Magistrate few days ago that it will take fully this morning. She was remanded six wocks to construct the necess on an application by the defend-

ANGLO-AMERICAN POLO MATCHES. The present lawless state o

ary retaining wall at the spot ing solicitor. where the damage has been done,

New York, July 15. Chins," when scarcely a day but we have heard it whispered

Some time ago, the Kowloon team, of which Captain F. E. Guest and Major F. W. Barrett will be The American Polo Association-announces that the Hurlingham passes without some fresh illus. that it will be quite three months Residents' Association suggested members, is coming with the British Army team and the Indian tration of the inability of con traffic. If this is so, no more after shades be provided round lamps

before the road is again open to to the Government that wooden Tigers to compete in the tournaments at Philadelphia and Meadow stituted authority to maintain noon bathing picnica to Castle where police are ou point duty in peace and order in the country. Ponk will be possible this season, Kowloon, as protection from is causing strong representations Evidently the subsidence is a rain and sun. One of these o be made by British Chambers for the sake of the public, the re-a lamp in Salisbury Road and serious one, but we do hope that, abedes has now been installed on of Commerce in the East to the pair work will be carried out with should prove of distinct utility Home Government. Shanghai is the utmost speed possible. A big taking the lead in this respect, the job and every effort made to mont was given by Mr. Charles gang of workers should be put on On Thuredar last an entertain and other Chambers are support reopen the road to the public Olive to the puplile of the Kow ing the representations, feeling within the next few weeks. One loon British School. The pro-

A FRENCH TENNIS VICTOR. hat the time has come when Egestion made us is that whilst gramms included character stud

Lyons, July, 15, France beat Switzerland in the Davis Cup Competition by three the work is proceeding, it mighties from Dickens:-Sidney Car definite action by the Powers be possible to arrange some, tem ton, Uriah Heap, Scrooge, Bill matobes to two. Blanchy (France) beat Martin (Switzerland) by should be taken in order to safe porary crossing by which cars Sykes, and Grandfather Trent. 7-5, 6-3, 6-2, Cochet (France) beat Aeschliman (Switzerland) by guard foreign life and property.could slowly pass the danger Mr. Olive also gave recitations 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6 4, 1 The Hongkong Chamber, as will spot. We do not know whet er from Rudyard Kipling and R. W. this is feasible, but we pass the Service, and several humorous ides on to the authorities con-iteme. carned, in the hope that some thing may be done to shorten the

period during which traffic over the road is suspended.

EXCHANGE RATES.

At Kuala Lumpur recently, General Malcolm addressed a

SETTLING THE TURKISH PROBLEM.

Lausanne, July 15.

the points on which agreement has been reached and convokes a The Allies' Note to Turkey requests Ismet Pasha to recoguise meeting of exports to-morrow, followed by a meeting of principals for the purpose of ratifying the agreement so far reached.

WATER

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"(Other Telegrams on Page 9,)

METERS.

Opposed by Chinese Chamber.

LATE MR. MOORSOM.

A Prominent Rugby Player.

The late Mr. Edwin Goodwin

have been seen by the statement just issued, is cordially support ing the steps now being taken.

The questions of disbandment

meeting in connection with a of Chinese troops, under foreign

revival of a Chinese platoon of supervision, and the stationing of |

the Volunteers. The, Hon. Mr. international garrisons at certain

Choo Kia Perg, who presided, impressed upon the meeting the of the Tresty ports, raise difficult

duty of supporting the Volunteer The following lotter has been Moorsom, who death is briefly problems, and we are glad to see A Useful Diagram for movement. He said it was hoped sent to Mr. A. E. Wood, acting reported elsewhere in this issue. that both the Hongkong and Business Men.

to raise two platoons. The Gen- Secretary for Chinose Affairs, on underwent an operation for ap Canton Chambers realize that

eral said the Penang, Singapore, behalf of the Chinese General pendicitis to the French Convent We have received from the Malacca, and Ipob, all had Chin-Chamber of Commerce- Hospital on Friday, but compli.. point. So far as South China is | South China Morning Post, Ltd. ese unite. Kuala Lumpur alone concerned, it appears to us that the publishers, a copy of had not. It would be necessary instructions from my Committee at 11 p.m., on Saturday.

Sir, I have the honour under cations set in from which he died these two Chambers have come diagram of exchange rates by at first to have British officers, to state that at the request Mr. Moorsom, who was a cousin

Mr. M. J. B. Montargis, the but he hoped that the Chiness of the Hon. Mr. H. R. Halifax of Captain Bell Smith of the s... to a wise decision in concentrat exchange broker, which should would soon take full repon. ing attention on the West River prove of the utmost value to sibilities.

a special general mooting of the "Honam" and of Mr. Frank N.. members of this Chamber was Smith (of Megers. Frank Smith and ibo Canton Delta. It is here business men.

hold on the 11th instant when and Co.,) arrived from England. that serious piracies have taken that it gives at a glance, without Force has lost one of its ablest introduce

The diagram is so arranged The Straits Settlements Police the Government's proposal to in May 1921 to join the place and considerable interfer- any calculation, one of the three and most experienced officers, as system in the rider mains was outstanding

universal meter latter's firm. Fo WEB player in. ence caused to foreign trading following elements when two well as one of the most popular, discussed at considerable length Hongkong Rugby Club XV. last We therefore strongly support others are given: (a) Hongkong! by the death, which occurred in and the following resolutions season and his place will be hard the plea that the British naval (cross

London rate; (b) Sterling rate Malacca General Hospital on the were unanimously adopted: to fill.

rate on London) in 7th. inat, of Inspector H. patrol in these waters should be Now York, Paris, Shanghai, Brereton. His death occurred 1. That this Chambor, dieap- 'Mr. Moorsom is survived by his materially increased, How this Japan, Singapore, Java, India; with tragic suddennesss from proves of the introduction of parents and one brother who live can be done is indicated lathe Hong-kong, New York Paris, heart failure the day following meter system in the rider mains; in England, with whom much

línés etc., parity. The

on his adipission to Hospital.

in the opinion of this Chamber, sympathy will be felt, suggestion that a sloop should be this. diagram have been typical product of that most fam it will not have the desired effect! The funeral took place at stationed at Canton and the constructed with such mathema- ous body of man the Royal Irish of economising water, nor will it Happy Valley Protestant Cme gunboats thus be released for tical approximation that the Constabulary, whence he came to

tery last evening, tho Rev, answer given shows at a glance Singapore in October, 1902. In: patrol work, the flotilla to be if any exchange operation pays epactor

2. That this Chamber strongly V. H. Copley Moyle, Saulor. Brereton had many urges the Government to grant Chaplain of St. John's Cathed- increased by the commissioning or not. It also shows clearly the friends in the Straits, among all applications for supplies from ral, officiating. Besides Mr. of HMS. Moth, which is now influence of the variations of any whom his death will be very the principal mains as the rate of F. H. Smith, chief mourner,

of the three rates on one of the keenly regretted. bold in reserve. We presurne

75 cents for excess consumption a large number of friends were two others, a very convenient "at

would be greater deterrence present at the graveside. The

corumission as a result of the Washington decisions. If that ia so, then the circumstances in our opinion call for a variation of the argeement then made. In-

deed, it is a striking commentary

on the premature nature of some

of the Washington, decisions re-

小

ROAD CLOSED,

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a

prevent waste,

MOTOR MEETING,

the

that this boat is not in active indication in these days of large The Shanghai Municipal Police against waste, if it is alleged numbers of wreaths testified to

and abnormal Lluctuations.

have just lost an old and valued that payment may be a the popularity the late Mr. The diagram can be obtained Chinese servant in the person of deterrence,

Moorsom enjoyed among the from the Morning Post office at $2 Ng Tak shang, who was for many 3. That the present system of community despite the shortness per copy.

years a clerk at Central Station, free use of water. in the rider of his sojourn here. saya the N‚O;D,N!" He was former mains be continued, the time all- ly in the service of the. Govern owance to be varied according to mont at Hongkong and, upon the amount of water in store. It being pensidoed off, came to is also suggested that in this con- Shangbal and joined the Mubi- noction as we are getting more. OF HAND EMBROIDERED ROBE LENGTHS

We are informed that Queen's cipal Police. He had a great deal rain this year, the present allow. IN COLOURED & WHITE ORGANDIE, BATISTE, & Ngarding China that, so soon after Road East from Arsenal Street to to do with staff detail andance of two hours a day may be The motoring public is remind-

the Conference, the country the eastern extremity of the road minor financial transactions and, extended to three hours..

ed of the meeting which is to taks ia to be closed to motor traffic although he kept but few recorda, should fall into such a state of from tomorrow morning until doing the work chiefly by mental be good enough to communicate the Hongkong Hotel, for the I am directed to request you will place tomorrow at 5,30 p.m. at utter chaos, Recent events must further notice..

note, he was rarely at fault and our views to the Government.

purpose of considering the hold- certainly have the effect of post.

The road is under repair and kept his little department in por.

Yours faithfully,"

ing of local motor car and cycle poning some of the tentative carried out, with the result that popular member of the Chinese certain sewerage works being fact order. He was a genial and

contests. (Sgd.) IP LAN:CHUEN, plans, mapped out in regard to is impossible for cars to pase at staff, and his death is much re General Chamber of Commerce, cordially invited to be presesik,

All interested in the matar aro Chine at that Conforenco. fono or two points.

gretted by the police officials,"

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD

FOR QUALITY & STYLE.

Secretary Chinese