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Hongkong Telegraph.

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No 12,763

THE UNITED STATES AND CAÑADA.

Mr. Harding's Memorable Statement.

(Beuler's Service.)

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JULY FRIDAY..

27.

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THE TYPHOON.

THE RUHR PROBLEM.

Franée "and Belgium Still Adamant.

(Renter's Service.)

Paris, July 26.

On the complation of the Franco-Belgian exchange of views, it is semi-officially confirmed that France and Belgiugi will reply separately by Sunday or Monday, as certain aspects of the problem

10-DAY'S STORM.

Predictions of Last Week Fulfilled.

MINOLE COPY: 10 C18 150 PER ANNURI

RECONDITIONED CARS.

It has been said that the only way to make real money in the Used Car business is to soil them as is" Tast may be a good way to make money- for a short time--but is not a good way to make friends. We figure that if wa get the friends, the profit will take oare. of itself,

Remember. A used car is only as good as the firm with which you deal." Chevrolet 5-passenger Touring-$800.00 THE DRAGON MOTOR BAR CO, LTD. For Demonstration Call Central 3950. Main Garage and Service Station, Wong Nei Chung Road, Happy Valley,

deserted appearance.

The & Sui Ao arrived last night from Macao'and immediately went to shelter, the services to and from [Canton and' Macao being suspond- led to-day.

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S.S. WÈNCHOW'S TRIALS.

Successful Speed Test Yesterday.

was

Neither the lower nor Peak tramway services were suspended, Vancouver, July 26.

conscquence of the President Harding in a spaach commented on the fact that this

weather, the. Volunteer open-air | Quite a large party of invited is the first visit of an American President to Canada. He pointed

concert arranged for to-night has guests and officials witnessed twin-screw to the century-old Americo Canadian friendship, proving to the

been postponed indefiurtely, whilst the trials of the European nations that public will rather than public force way tbed not interest them to the same degree. It is declared, however, Key to international poace. He advised the Canadians to guard that both Cabinets are completely agreed upon reaffirming has it is KOWLOON FOLK ISOLATED the tennis at home at the steamer Wenchow yesterday. I.R.C. has been put off until The vessel, which has been against encouraging any enterprise Looking to Canada's suneration impossible to negotiate with Germiny botore a cessalt of passive

Last week-end, the Director of August 4th, instead of tomorrow,built by the Taikoo Dook Co. by the United States. Let's go our own gait along parallel roads, resistance, and that the evacuation of the Ruhr cannot be consider.

The weather conditions also sc-for the China Navigation Com- It is led that M, "the Hongkong ✪ servatory eug-! you helping us and we helping you.".

ad until adequate payments have been made Mr. Harding said the ancient bugaboo of the United States schem-Poincare has most willingly acceded to certain Belgian contentione, gested to a Telegraph reporter that count for the postponing of the pany's Yangtze servico, ing to annex Canaria bad disappeared years ago. "Heaven knows, we

official mile course in East Lammook A Cologne message says the guntino is fall of the mark has there might possibly be another July share Settlement to Monday started on the test over a three bave all we can manage nov, and room to spare for another hundred created absolute chaos, and many undertakings have closed typhoon blow on Friday (today). until which date no

The fear has been realised, with quotations will be issued. The Channel about 11 am and the millions, before approaching the intensive stage of existence of Itogator.

the result that Kowloon folk are hand night at the Peak Club, high-speed, horsepower, and other many European States." Ho regretted that national and industrial

isolated in consequence of the fixed for to-morrow, has also been trials were very satisfactory. The

vessel developed 13.8 knots. exigencies necessitated the limitation of immigration into the United States, but drew attention to the fact that there was on

ferry service being suspended. Postponed. The service, stopped at 6 30 this Typhoon Passes North of quota for Canada, from which, he said, 'we gladly 'welcome all your

Colony. morning, London, July. 26.

by reason of the sturdy, steady stock who care to come, as a strengthening ingredient,

Shortly after 2 o'clock thin and influence." Reverting to the long period of North American Frank Isaac Hibbert was fined a hundred pounds & erling at the gale increasing and heavy seas

Telegraph representa- pesce, the President said: "If only the European countries would Mansion House for infringing the Dangerous Drugs Act by offering running in the harbour. Quito a afternoon, a

number of business-houses were tivo called at the Chservatory beed the lesson of Canada and the United States, they would strike to procure 150 cases of opium for a Yokohama firm.

was informed that the The magistrate exonerated the defendant from any thing sug- handicapped owing to the absence and at the root of disagreements, and in their own" prosperity forget to enveigh co atantly at ours."

geating illicit dealings or affecting his honour.

PREMIER ON THE RUBR

Effect on Trade and Reparations.

London, July 26.

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AN OPIUM DEAL THAT FAILED. ·

JAPANESE LAWN TENNIS SUCCESSES.

Montreal, July 26, In the opening round of the Davis Cup. Shimidzu (Japan) beat Crocker (Canada). 3.69.7, 6 1,8 6 Fukuda (Japan) beat Beanie (Canada), 6-2,6-1,6 0.

RAISING RUBR BLOCKADE.

Berlin, July 26,

In a speech at Glasgow Mr. Baldwin said a kind of operation was proce dine in the Ruhr: It was exactly the same in inter- national trad- as if one had inserted a penknife into the works of a watch. It was not so much that Britain had suffered owing to the confusion in mid Europ, bus that she was beginning to suffer.

A message from Dortmund states that the o cupation authorities There would be no reparations for anyone until some form of financial stability be obtainable in Germany. He expressed the have announced that the blockade of the occupied areas was raised, opinion that Russia was one of the largest potential markets in the last night. world, to which they must look to absorb Garman exports, which would be represented by reparatie is, otherwise we would be faced with the keenest competition.

IMPERIAL AIRSHIP POLICY.

Commercial Service to India. ··

RAPID DEPRECIATION OF THE MARK.

London, July 26.

On the London, exchange market, marks aga'n slumped, and losed at over 344 millions to the pound sterling.

LANCASHIRE'S EASY VICTORY-

London "26,

The party, after tiffia, returned to the barbour about 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

SOLD AGAIN,

TO-DAY.

of members of their staffs who typhoon had passed to the north. reside across the harbour, whilst of the Colony and that the

WAS rising, thon Hobson: "I sent half a crown some of the smaller offices and barometer establishmen's were unable to recording 29.16. The probabilities to a concorn which advertised an open at all.

are that we shall get severe appliance for keeping gas bills Yosterday, the typhoon signal squalla from the south-west, down, and got it this morning." "What did they send these will most likely Dobson: indicating that a galə, might be but

during the night, you?" Hobson: "A paperweight." expected from the north was subside hoisted, and this morning it was The lowest reading registered | noticed that the No. 6 signal was at the Observatory was 29.00 at displayed, intimating that the 10 o'clock this morning; Wagian io-reporte 28 99 at 9 am and gale might be expected to crease. During the night there Gan Rock reports 19:10 at 7 a.m. had been a deal of rain, accom- From 3. an. 10 9 am, Geo panied by strong guests of wind, Rock reports a wind force of 12

afternoon at 2- but this morning the conditions (90 miles an hour), whilst at did not appear very threatening Kowloon this

WAS 9 (56 on share.. although the harbour o'clock the force was very rough. All native craft miles an hour), having steadily had gone to the typhoon refuges, increased from the morning. whilst shipping in port made for Communications with Waglao were interrupted to-day for a time: shelter.

The Typhoon's Track. hut were later restored, and at 2 As to the track of the typhoon, pm. a wind force of 9, from S.S.W.

a Telegraph reporter was informed was reported.

at the Observatory this morning The total rainfall for the 24 that on the 23rd. instant it was hours ended at 2 p.m. to-day is

Closing Exchange 2s. 2, 11/16d, Barcmeter p.m. 29.16. Temperature 2 p.m. 77, Humidity

95.. 1 p.m. High Tide 10.28 pm.. Low ® Water 342 pm.

Lighting Up-Time. 7.06 p.m.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Owing to the wet weather, the

At Manchester, Lancashire defeated Worcestershire by an situated in Lat. 15, Long. 128; given by the Observatory as 322

on the 24th instant, Lat. 17inches.

The lowest barometer reading for to-morrow has been postponed. 'At Home" arranged by the I.R.C. innings and-31 runs.

Long. 125; on the 25th instant Lst, 19. Long, 122, on the 26th at Messrs. Falconer's to-day wasPage 4. inst. Lat. 20, Long, 118This 29.05 at 8 am. At. 2 o'clock this marning at 9 o'clock, the typhoon afternoon, the reading was 29 18,cords is given on Page 7. was about ten miles to the east of and the barometer was slowly Waglan, moving W.N.W., and it

London, July 25. The Government's Imperial airship policy was announced by Sir Samuel Hoare in the House of Commons this afternoon. He said that as a result of the reparts by the Imperial D-fence and Imperial Shipping Committee it had been decided to resume the development THE BUILDING BOOM. of airships, and proced) if possible hy means of a commercial srvice rather than, S'ato operations. The Government had accepted in principle the Barney scheme, under which a bi-weekly service of six large airships to Indis would eventually be established.

Sir Samuel Hoare added that the administration of the Burney scheme so far as it was a matter of commercial aviation would come under the Air Ministry."

THE PEACE WITH TURKEY.

Indian Muslims Rejoice.

Facts from P.W.D. Report.

CANTON CHANGES.

The Latest Reports

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was expected to pass a little to the north of Hongkong within a few hours. Squalls were also anticipated unless the typhoon)

north,

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BOSTON RED SOX SOLD. Boston. July 11. Mr. Robert

A report from 'an official source The building boom is reflected in the annual report of the states that Tam Yuen-boi, the soon filled up. The comparatively E. Equirn, former business wan Director of Public Works for chief of

Reconstruction 1922, which stows that the Bureau, who was once Tuchun of calm conditions up to that time ager of the St. Louis Americans, were explained as bring due to the respresenting a Columbus syndi- number of plans approved under Hunan, has been requested by shelter afforded by the bille to the cate, announced to day that the the Building Ordinance during Dr. Sun to return to that province

sale of the Boston Americans to the year was 2,027. The plans and endeavour to persuade his

The barometric roading at the the syndicate has been completedy deposited included 219 for Eur former followers to come over to Observatory at 9 o'clock this President Johnson of the Amer- open houses, an increase of 86 the South,

morning was 29,01, wind W.N.Wican League, in confirming the over the previous year, and 1,258

It is stated that he will be auc-force 4; at Gap Rock, barometer sale, refused to reveal the price. The Muslims of India are rejicing at the signature of the for Chinese houses, an increase ceeded in his present post by the 2914, wind W N.W., force 12, at saying that it was more than a He said Mr Lausanne Treaty. Twenty-five Muslim members of the Legislature of 270.

present Civil Governor, and that Wagian, barometer 28 99: wind million dollars. Works completed during the General Hau Sung-chi will act as W.N.W., force 9.

Quinn would be the treasurer of waited on the Viceroy to thank him and the Cabinet for their efforts

In Kowloon.

the company. He also stated in connection with the negotiations and hoped that peace would year included 57 European houses Governor as well as carry out the develop an Anglo-Turkish Entente. They also thanked Mr. Baldwin in Hongkong, including 14 in the duties of Commander-in-Chief of

Although conditions on the that Mr. Palmer K. Winslow of Foak District; 31 European the East River forces. and Marquess Curzon.

there Cincinnati will be vice president, harbour were rough! WAS... li tlé

shore and a board of five directors will in Kowloon this

morning be formed.

Simla, July 26.

The Viceroy, replying, hoped that peace would re-strengthen bouses in Kowloon; 115 Chinese the former cordial Anglo Turkish relations and trusted that the houses is Victoria, 51 in Hong- Indian Muslime old traditione of loyalty and attachment to the kong villager, 228 in Yaumati and Mongkektsui and. 189 in Crown would shine forth with reaowed vigour.

Hungbom.

NEW PORT OF LONDON SCHEME.

Big Dock and Landing Stage.

London, July 26, "The Port of London authority has drawn up a scheme for dock juprovements and extensions, involving an expenditure of five anillong sterling.

The new acheint includes the making of an entirely new dook to

Amongst works commenced were 46 European housse, includ- ing seven in the Poak District; 18 European housesia Kowloon; and the following Chinese houses: Victoria, 190 Hongkong villages, 9: Yaumati and Mongkoktaui, 114; Shamshuipo, 123.

· Land Sales. Forty five lots were., Fold by

LAWN TENNIS.

The Hong Doubles.

on

to indiate, that a typhoon was near ant a consequence,

AS

A list of the latest" Okeh" re-

The Band Night advertised to taken place at the Fosk Club to- morrow night has been cancelled. -Page 4.

LISTEN. Advertising is a vital factor in every commercial enterprise.

Owing to the weather. con- ditions, the July Settlement has been postponed until Monday.- Page 4

The latest Edison "Re-crea- . tions "have arrived.-Pago 3.

For current cinema attractions refer to Pages 4 and 12:

An expert engineering super.... intendent seeks engagement→ Page 4

residents on arriving at the ferry THE HUMAN ZOO

wharf to cross over to Hongkong! wore surprised to see the blue flag flying, i. dicating that the forries! hid ceased running. There was An attempt was made yesterday to complete the Hong Doubles very high tide, the water being tournament, when Commodore only a few inches below the wall. Grace and Worthingtop met F.A. Heavy waves were dashing up Redmond and L. Foster inthe final.against the wall, whilst slight The first set was won by Grace damage was done to the ferry pier and Worthington, 61, and they through planks being displaced. the waves were dashing through| Kowloos, and eight in New Kow. when the heavy downpour the planks with great force, send- of rain which came on made a continuation of play impossible, ing up sheets of spray to a height The match, which is for the best

accommodate the biggest ship likely to be built, and ‘a big landing auction in Hongkong, twelyo in were leading by 5-2 in the second 10a the public pier at Kowloon,

stage two thousand feet long.

LATEST BOXING RESULT.

Dondee Defeats Criqui.

New York, July 26.

Johnny Dundee defeated Eugeno Criqui on points.

TURCO-AMERICAN TREATY.

Lausanne, July 26.

to be fairly steady. A buoy was eeen within twenty or thirty yards of the piers, evidently hav- ing broken adrift

loon, which realized. $811,609 00: $215 420.00 and 8119.153 00 re-

suverei feet. It was impossible spectively. The. District. Ofcer. (North) sold 149 small lots which of five arts, will be reamed on go on to the pier in conse quence. Along the godown front- the first fine day. realized $40,402.00, and the

nge the water was several inches.

was coming District Officer (South) 8 lets The Navy men yesterday were deep, and the ser

in good form. Commodore Grace beavily on to the wharves, All which realized $4,010 00.

Five lots were sold without drove well, and was deadly at the the ships had left their bertbe auction in Hongkong and not. His partner scored many with the exception of the P. & 0. reelized-880, 199,90. In Ko Floon, fine pints with his overhead liner Macedonia, which appeared | two lots were sold which realized strokes. 251,089.84. Two instalments were According to information in American circles, good progress also paid into the Treasury on

20,000 MILES CRUISE. was made at yesterday's meeting of experts with the text of the account of the sale without proposed Turco American treaty, but points of difference still exist auction last year of Kowlcon

Inland Lot 1461 (Peninsula Hotel The three-masted acheanor On the Hongkong sile, heavy between the American and Turkish plenipotentiaries with rogard to the question of naturalisation and war claims of Americans against ite) In the New Territories, Saint George formerly a calet seas were this morning coming Sheung Shui Inland Lot 3 was training ship, has gone into dry over the Praya wall, and in the Turkey, as to which famet is awaiting instructions from Angora.

sold for $1,779-00, and, in addition, dock at Plymouth, prior to being western district godowne and the District Officer (North) sold fitted out for a research croise in shape were flooded. At Blaka 171 small lots which realized the South Pacific Ocean under Pier and the ferry wharf, come $1,029.00. In Hongkong, the the auspices of the Scientific damage was done through District Officer (South) sold 6 Expeditiopary Research Associa plaoka being forced up by small lots for a sum of $38,00tion. She will travel over 20,000 the heavy suts Heavy rain The net total voted for the miles, and be away about 10 fell during the morning and there P. W. D. was $8,884 838 and the months. Cinematograph operators were periodical strong gusts of actual expenditure $5,471,956. will be taken.

wind. The town presented

TILBURY DOCK WORKERS RESUMING.

London, July 26. The situation at the Tilbury dorks continues to improve and 1.100 men are working, an increase of four hundred since yesterday. All the ships are being worked. A small band of London strikera are picketing the docks.

Godowns. Flooded.

SANS SOUCI

THE RED ZAR

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Bighiseer-Pardon me, but what are the funniest

aight down here in "Bohemin'?”.

Artist Lady, without question the sightseers,