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HOME COUNTRY MATCHES.

Gentlemen and Players Draw.

(Reuter's Service.

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SATURDAY.

JULY 21.

1923.

日八初月天

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MOTOR TRIALS. THE LAUNCH TRAGEDY: HONGKONG'S STADIUM.

Committee Meets on Tuesday.

London, July 20, The General Committen ap The match at Lord's between the Gentlemen and Players was pointed at the recent meeting in drawn. The Gentlemen compiled 451 for 9, and declared. Stevens the Hongkong Hotel to arrange The Players replied with. 298, details of the forthcoming local contributed 129 and Lyon 120.

The Players in their motor car and cycle trials is to Hearne contributing 69. Louden took 5 for 49 second innings compiled 190 for 1, Sutcliffe and Hearne scoring 78 meet on Tuesday evening.

The meeting will take place at and 79, respectively, bath not dur."

5.30p.m. in the Hongkong Fele graph offices. It is hoped that all the members will be present,

Lancashire at Northampton beat Northamptonshire by ten wickets. For Northants, Wright in the second innings scored 6, not out. The Lancastrian, R. Tyldesley, took 5 for 53 and 7 for 45. Notts boat Sussex at Nottingham on the first innings. Yorkshire beat I,icestershire at Huddersfield by an innings and

173.

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Kont beat Somerset at Maidstone by 73. Somerset in their first! inninga scored 195, Freeman taking 7 for 37.

THE BIRTH CONTROL LIBEL.

HOSPITAL FUND.

Commission of Enquiry Appointed.

SHAUKIWAN FIRE.

Questions of Site and Cost.

CDFV: 10 cia

130 PER ANNUKI

RECONDITIONED CARS.

We have always been rather fond of pro- blems, but thie Used far problem" has given us real enjoyment. It looked no hard but is so simple. Just a case of being fair and

and honest

Remember; A used car is only as good as the firm with which you deal. singer 7 passenger Landauletta... $4,000.00 THE DRACON MOTOR CAR CO, LTD For Demonetration Call Central 3950, Main Garage and Sorvion Station, Wong No1 Chung Road, Happy Valley.

RUTTER STREET

DISPUTE.

Prospects of Further Trouble.

accom.

la connection with the recent In the course of an interview

Latest news regarding Rutter capsizing of the ferry launch Fel granted, to a representative of the Din Yut, resulting in the loss of Telegraph this morning, the acting many lives, His Excellency the Colonial Secretary indicated that treat developments point to the Governor bas issued a Frogla the Government is prepared imminence of fresh trouble owing mation ordering an enquiry to be to listen to anything the sporting to the tenants of the lower made into "the circumstances publio might have to say about row of houses refusing to give up attending the disaster.

its requirements, including the their ecoupation of the buildings The Commissioners are Cam-matter of a Stadium, in spite of what the Government mander C. W. M. Beckwith, N. The Bon Mt Fletcher said has done for them in the way of Chairman), Mr. W. Davisch and that be would attend the meeting providing alternative Mr. F.. James.

arranged for next Wednesday in modation. Mr. L. H. V. Bouth is te he the Hongkong Hotel to which hel It will be recalled that several Secretary to the Commissioners.bad

been lovlied by Mr weeks ago there was a fight be R. J. Wilton, President of the tween the housebreakers and the Hongkong Football League. I tenants, in consequence of which would be for the meeting to it was deemed prudent to defer discuss the question of site, cost. further attempts at demolition of and so forth of a Stadium, and the buildings until alternative as decide what it wanted.

commodation for the dislodged Tobacco Shop's Loss, As for the question of public re-tenants could be provided clse- creation grounds in Kowloon, Mr. where. This took the form of a We have to acknowledge with grateful thanks a cheque for

Damage to the extent of $4,500 Fletcher indicated the plots of commodious matshed which the sot aside by Government ordered to be put up $210.50 in aid of the Telegraph was caused by a fire which occurrland definitely

besite nearby. ·

the famous Mexican rebel, who... London Hospital Fund from Mrs. J. H. Kemp, who wishes to thanked yesterday in a tobacco shop Government for the purpose, by the Sanitary authorities on a

occupying the first floor of No, the largest crea of all

ling close to the new 100-ft who so generously cop: 103 Shaukiwan East.

Kowloon This structure was completed has just bearshot dead. [Dr. Slopes sud Dr. Sutherland, and bis publisher, for alleged all

The origin of the outbreak is road, not far from libel in the defendant's book "Birth Contral," which referred to tributed to the collection made plaintiff's clinic in London and expressed surprise that the Home through the Helena May Institute.stributed to the overheating of a City. The work of drainage, the other day and a number of This is the final donation to our chatty and the setting alight of a filling and levelling is proceeding tenants of the Upper Rutter Street Secretary tulerated "a monstrous campaign of experimenting on the

consider the public's commodation, enabling the new poor." The caso came on last February. The jury awarded £100 Fund, the total of which is now quantity of tobacco leaves which space. Here, the Government agreed to transference to the ac-

had been spread out to dry. A would damages, but found the words "true in substance and in fact." Con- $1,247.50 and £10.

We take this opportunity of hour's work by the Fire Brigade wishes, said Mr. Fletcher, and if owners of this property to com. sequently the Judge had no alternative but to give judgment for

was sufficient to put out the fire. they wanted a football ground ernence demolition work.

Far from resigning defendants, with costs. He granted a stay of execution, pending anthanking all who have seat.in

donations to the Fund and thus The goods on the proniars were any such scheme there they

could have it. It might even solves to the now conditions, Rut- appeal}

tenants of Lower be possible to accommodate the esigling a most deserving cause, insured for a sum of $5,000.

Dr. Stopes Wins On Appeal.

London, July 20. "The Appeal Court has allowed the appeal of Dr. Mario Stopes, with costs. Judgment has been entered for her for a hundred pounds eterling, with half the taxed costs of the action,

THE DARDANELLES CONVENTION.

Lausanne, July 20

Helena May Institute List.

END OF NOTORIOUS MEXICAN.

Chihuahua, July 20. Russia Agrees to Sign.'

The famous Mexican rebel Villa has been shot in the course of a Chicherin hae replied to the invitation by the conference, agree-fracas arising from his followers' dissatisfaction over non-payment. "General" Villa, shortly before the Great War broke out, ing to sign the Straits convention at Constantinople within the specified time of three weeks. The Russian reply is controversial, murdered an Englishman, and only that great conflagration saved reitersting the Russian objections to the settlement, but the egree.him from being hunted and brought to justice.j men to siga ia regarded as most important.

Lausanne, July 20.

The decision of the Russian Government to sign the Straits con- vention je considered one of the most outstanding features of the conference, as it constitutes a remarkable volte. face. The decision is regarded as dictated by the political motive of obtaining some re cognition of the Soviet Government by the Western Powers.

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THE CHESTER CONCESSION.

Not a Monopoly.

Washington, July 20.

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ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE UNDER SUSPICION.

New York, July 20.

The Grand Jury has indicted a prominent official of the Now York State Anti-Saloon League. He is ebarged with larceny and for- gery. It has been requested that there be a legislative investigation of the League's activities. The accused pleaded not guilty," and has. been released on bail.

HONORARY DOCTORS OF LETTERS.

London, July 20. Oxford University in convocation has conferred the Honorary The State Department, replying to an enquiry as to the Govern- ment's commitments in connection with the Chester concession. Doctorate of Letters on Lord Chalmers and Sir Charles Eliot, denies that the concessionaires received any moral or political as-connection with the centenary of the Royal Asiatic Society.

(Sir Charles Elict will be remembered as fortner Vice-Chancellor ..surances that in the event of a dispute the American Government would be bound to defend the validity of the concession. The letter of Hongkong University.] 3158 the Department has not rec: ived an authentic copy, and is only concerned with maintaining the open door, with equal commercial opportunity. It side that the Department's reports do not indicate that this concession is a monopoly.

THE BISLEY CONTESTS.

Keen Competition for N.R.A. Prize.

London, July 20.

At Bisley, after four had tied, each with a score of 97, Lieuten- ant J. Elgood, late of the Royal Flying Corps, won the shoot-off for the National Rifle Association's silver model for the highest aggre- gate in the second stage of the King's Prize.

BRITAIN'S REPLY TO GERMANY,

Draft Already Completed.

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London, July 20

The draft British reply to Germany and covering note has been completed, and will probably be received by the French Government, It will also be sent to Brussels, Rome, Tokyo and Washington at the earliest possible moment.

to-morrow.

DEFENCE OF BANQUE DIRECTORATE.

Paris, July 20.

DOCK STRIKERS RESUMING.

London, July 20.

for

them-

Francisco Villa

OBITUARY.

Mr. C. C. Russell,

It is with deep regret that we

a Stadium there. The increasing ter Street, however, still pro. population might soon require pose to carry on the resistance, record the death of Mr. Ceoil Carr even more open spaces for re. They now state that the matched Russell, which took place yester- creation, and he was of opinion was the accommodation day at the Government Civil that it would later be necessary of the tenants of the upper street Hospital. Mr. Russell, who was to go somewhat far afield for suit only, and was never meant for second officer of the Linan, was a able sites, much of the land in the them. Apparently they are of popular officer in the China Kowloon area now undergoing the view that what would suit Navigation Company's service.

urgently for building purposes.

street is not good enough for C.P.S.S. in October, 1921, serving development being needed more the scavenger coolies of the upper He joined the Company from the them, and preparations are now on the Falshan and the Feochow.

for being made organizing On June 18th, Mr. Rassell 'com- resistance. There are dark binte plained af feeling unwell and It was HONGKONG IMPORTS. of trouble thrown out to men obtained sick leave.

sent out by the owners to take discovered that he had typhoid. a note of the position, should and the doctor sont bim into the latter enforce their decision hospital right away. Unfortun to demolish the buildings. Inately, he failed to pass through consequence of this, the owners the crisis, and the end came have again to postpore demolition yesterday about one o'clock in The fortnightly Price Current work on the lower street, while the afternoon. Mr. Russell, who and Market Report, published by they endeavour to seek advice from was 41 years of age, leaves a widow and child in the Colony, the Hongkong General Chamber the Government on the position.

to whom we tender our sympathy of Commerce, states:-

in their sad bereavement.

Exchange Restricting Business.

Cotton piece goods and fancy! cotton, gode.-During the in-

been done in grey and white interval a moderate business has shirtings also eatteens at satisfac- tory ratee. Local values are practically unchanged but ex change does not favour the im- porter and it is difficult to do simultaneous business despite the fact that many makers at Home are eager for orders to keep their looms running.

The dock strike is apparently collapsing, following the resump tion of work at Liverpool. The dockers at Manchester have decided resuma. The striking Smithfield meat carriers have also resolved to return to work,

London July 20,

IN MEMORY OF FALLEN COMRADES. Earl Haig placed a wreath of Flanders poppies on the Cenotaph on behalf of the British Empire Service League in memory of fallen comrades. Ali the delegates to the Conference of the League wore present.

CANTON'S NEED OF

FUNDS.

An Invitation to Hong- kong Bank Compradore.

The funeral will pass the Monument this afternoon at half- past four."

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 28. 2, 15/164. High Tide 3.31 p.m. Low Water 9.40 p.m.

Lighting Up-Time. 7.09 p.m.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

A report in the vernacular Cotton Yarn-Owing to fresh papers states that Mr. Chan Lim- pak, the compradore of the troubles on the West River, our Hongkong and Shanghai Bank on market ruled rather quiet and un-the Shamoen, who has already interesting and the prices realised paid a big sum to the Carton for the few sales effected were be Government for military ex-| low those of last fortnight. Quote pensen, was recently again sant tions are:-No. 108. $165/192. No. for by the Mayor of Canton in 12. $173/203 No. 168. $195/208 order, according to the invitation, No. 203. $182/207. Arrivals 250 to discuss important business,

To-night at the Star Theatre, bales. Shipments nil, Sales 1,250

Mr. Chan, being head of the Nicola will be locked in a tank hales. Unsold stock 10,000 bales.

Chinese business community, full of water, tram which he Bargains 7,000 bales.

felt that he could not decline the undertakes to escape.--Pages 4 Woollens. A demand has

invitation, but before going beand 14, sprung up for flannels, coatings, instructed his brother that in caso The Steam Laundry make auftinga, etc. for quick shipment he did not return within two speciality of laundering and dry- several lines have been placed.

hours, the Manager of the Bank cleaning sporting wear--Page 4. but the fall in the exchange bae should be informed. In the courR11

A meeting will be held at the The shareholders of the Tata Industrial Bank have passed a re-

however, seem a little brighter.

by the Mayor to loan $300,000 to Hongkong Hotel on the 25th. solution in favour of amalgamation with the Central Bank of affected things--the prospects, the interview, Mt. Chan, was asked

Raw Cotton. No sales to re- the Government. In order to gain inst. to discuss the desirability of Iadís, which the latter's shareholders have already approved.

port and prices are unchanged. time, Mr. Chan began arguing a stadium.-Page 4.

Consignees are notified of the Metale. Prices are slightly with a view to getting the amount

**Commandant Broner, but business is still reduced, until eventually the arrival of the 8.8. restricted to small transactions. Manager arrived and took him Dorise."-Page 4.

Flour Market report-Stock: away on the ground that urgent about at 400,000, sacke. Market business necessitated his présence steady, Quotations:-American at the Bank.

INDIAN BANK AMALGAMATION.

Bombay, July 20.

GRIMSBY COAL TRIMMERS BACK AT WORK.- London, July 20,

The Grimsby trawler coal trimmere have agreed to resume work In the Banque Industrielle casc, the defending counsel submit on the employers' terme of a reduction of a halfpenny per ton per ted that the directors of the Banque might be blamed for their imman. The new rate will be stabilized in three months. prudence, notably in not establishing sufficient reserves, but they were not guilty of misdemeanour, and had notacted in bad faith. He declared that the prosecution sought to establish a rigid standard. which was contrary to the practios in all banking establishments in the Far East.

Judgment in the Banque Industriello case is expected on Thurs- -day next.

GERMAN BANKERS' ACTION.:

Berlin, July, 20. Following an agreement by a conference of bankers, the Rolchs- bank issued a regulation providing that orders for foreign currencies must be covered by an adequate amount of German marke. The

THE EXCHANGE MARKET.

London, July 20. On the exchange market, marks recovered to one and a half million to the pound sterling. French francs are at 77.90 and Belgian France at 94.75.

THE EGYPTIAN DEATH SENTENCES.

Cairo, July 20

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Patent $3.70 per sack. American Straight, $3.00 .per BACK

American Cut off. $2.95 per sack; Shanghai Flour, $3.20 per sack;

LISTEN.

The time to try hardest is when business needs it most.

The registered offices of Moller & Co. (H.K.) have been trans- ferred to No. 5, Queen's Road.--

Australian No. 1, $3.00 per sack. VOLUNTEER CONCERT.

-Canton Silk.There has been a small demand from America during the earlier part of the period under review and towards Postponed on Account of Page 4. the close the market is firmer and prices have farther advanced for spot cargo and nearby deliveries. Stock.-Fresant stocks (mostly 20/22) are estimated at 7,000 balss. Crops. The 4th

Weather.

Owing to the inclemout weather, the promenade concert the Volunteer Parado Ground to night has been postponed.

extended

Whiteaway's have their showroom on the first floor-Page 3.

A notice of interest to membara

It is understood that five meni sentenced to death for conspiring at 15,000 bales is estimated which was to have been hold at of the Society of St. Vincent de

Refchebank's action yesterday resulted in a reduction of requests to kill British officials are appealing against the sentence. for foreign currencies to about one third, the demands for sterling:

(Other Telegrame on Page 21 being satisfied to the extent of five per cent.

Sugar-Market Dall. Baltpetre. No activity in the market.

The revised date will be notified in the newspapers on Monday.

Paul appears on Page 4

For the week-end attractions. at the cinemas refer to Pages 4 and 1