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No 12,779
2D $I+B^*#* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15,
*1923.
COMMUNISTS ACTIVE IN GERMANY.
Collapse of Outbreak Expected Shortly.
almost normal.
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GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S POLICY.
Willing to Accept Arbitration On the Ruht.
(Reuter's Service.)
日四初月七
'A CANTON DEMENTI.
Hongkong Government Accused of Political Bias.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S
DENIAL
to our
Berlin, August 14. Hundreds of Communista, accompanied by cyclists, patrolled. An expression of willingness to submit the Rubr question to an A number were arrested, whereupon the. Communists international court of arbitration was ons of the thief features of Chan- attacked the police station. The German police threw hand grenades cellor Stresemann's speech in the Reichstag. Outlining his policy ́and emptied carbines and revolvere into the crowd, which mounted further he said the new Government had been formed on the broad-"]
Wa reproduce elsewhere in this police charged. Sixty demonstrators were killed and wounded.
est parliamentary basis and would be the strongest Cabinet against Berlin. August 14 any idea of violation of Germany since the republic was established, issue an article from yesterday's Despite strenuous efforts by the Communists, the collapse of the The passive resistance of the Rubr population was deeply rooted Canton Daily News, which, after general strike is imminent. The gesworks are still idle, but work in the firm conviction of the justice of its cause. This had just been referring
interview has been resumed at a number of Power stations. Trams and under- unequivocally recognised by the British Claverument and they might with the Colonial Secretary on the "fifty-fifty" suggestion kround railways are running, and traffic on the State railways is assume that the statement of the British standpoint would find an
acho in France and Belgium. The Government did not doubt that emanating from "Canton, makes the most remarkable accusations Attempted demonstrations in various parts of Berlin were sup any impartial arbitral decision would restore the Rubr to Germany, prossed by the police.
Herr Stresemann only vaguely referred to the possibility of a res of political leavings against the The situation has worsened at Stettin, where the dockers have sumption of reparations after unrestricted administration of the Ruhr Hongkong Government, whilst at tho game. timo quoting the struck. A number of shops have been plundered, especially butchers had been assured to Germany, all iniprisioned Germans released. Colonial Secrotary's statement and bakers' abops. The Communists are stirring up the peasants, Germany given breathing-spece, and "provided the burdens imposed as a result strikes have broken out on fiity estates in the Soldin die permit of the continuance of the State economic life and further that under no
circumstances trict and partial strikes at numerous other places. The Communist development of the nation." Finally he referred to the necessity of whatever can the local Govern- appeal for a general strike at Leipzig failed. The Communists restoring order at home and appealed to all classes to support the ment concern itself with Chineso
political questions. altempted to occupy the industrial town of Seitz, where nine Com-Gold Loan. He declared that is was the duty of the Government to munists were killed and thirty persons, including several policemen, asticfy the demand for a stable currency. He regarded the demand were wounded in a fight with the police. Five civilians were in for a stable basis for wages as justified and concluded: He only is fured in a collision with the police at Hamburg. Order has been lost who surrenders himself. We have the right to believe in
Germany's fu.ure, and it is our task to secure it."
restored at Luebeck,
Berlin, August 14.
The Communists attempted to erect a barricade to prevent the passage of tramcars in the East End, and first on the police, who Teturned the fire, wounding tour persona.
HOME CRICKET RESULTS.
Fine Display by Hendren...
London, August 14,
The Reichetag passed a vote of confidence in the new ment by 540 to 76, there being twenty-five abstentions.
RAKOWSKY'S TARDY CONVERSION.
Seen by a representative of
the Telegraph this morning, the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr AG.M. Fletcher, said he had Govern-road the article, as reproduced in
Denies Anti-British Sentiments.
London, August 14.
the South China Morning Post to- day, and stated emphatically: "There is question whatever of discrimination between any parties here."
No "warm reception!' had ever been given to any particular) party, said Mr Fletcher, as the
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MOTOR TRIALS.
Last Day for Entries.
To-day witnesses the elosing of entries for the forthcoming motor car and cycle contests. There has, ao far, been an excellent. response, erisuring a most successful series of com petitions on August 25th and September 2nd, but it is still hoped that further ontries will come in at the last moment. Motorists taking part in these con- tests will, we are sure, find the experience most intar- esting and enjoyable.
Entry forms and condi- tions are "obtainable from Mr. P. M. Hodgson and the Hongkong Telegraph,
On entering, competitors will be allotted 'official numbers, oards bearing which are to be obtained at the Telegraph · office. These will be ready to morrow. Those applying for these cards must pro-. duce their badges, in order to ensure their being given the correct official number.
Telephone:
Central-3950.
Herr Stresemann,
the new German Premier.
HONGKONG'S TAXIS.
Five Arrive in the Colony.
There is now every prospect of Hongkong #oon enjoying a public taxi service.
On Monday, five taxis arrived In the Colony to the order of the
Government showed no discrimi- KWANGTUNG FIGHTING, Hongkong and Kowloon Taxicab
cation. He added: "But we [object strongly to this place boing
The question of Britain's acceptance of Rakowsky's appoint-used se an asylum by any parties At Manchester, Hampebire boat Lancashire on the first innings.ment by the Soviet as its London representative is still unsettled: who wish to make it a base of General Chan's Successes. day. They are Citroens, of very
According to a Riga message, Rakowsky in a statement denies the intrigue. We have no objection
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For Hants, Brown in the second innings scored 104
had 482 for 6 and declared, Hobbs contributing 136 and Sandham 112.
London.
Company, delivery being taken from the Mishima Maru the same
smart design and appearance.
Yesterday, one of the new, Surrey beat Middlesex at the Oval on the first innings. Surrey anti-British utterances ascribed to bim by the foreign press, and to any politicians living here Despite reports in Canton vehicles was tried out, and it gave" In the second innings they scored 239 for and declared, Sandham pr claime himself an advocate of the closest economic Anglo- quietly, but there is no question papers to the contrary, it is the utmost satisfaction. An an- compiling 73. Middlesex scored 294 (Hendren 86, not our) ad in the Russian co-operation, considering the present time most favourable of our favouring any particular slated from Sheklung that all nouncement will shortly be mule
"faction."
three wings of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's regarding the inauguration of the second knock 323 for 8 (Hendren 142 not out), a magnificent finish, for the participation of British capital in the recovery Russia.
The Government, naturally has forces bave retreated before servies. Further taxis are soon Hendren saving Middlesex from defeat,
Rakowsky has departed for Berlin, and hopes noon to go to
had to give gentle reminders" General Chan King ming'e troops, expected here. to plotiers that they wore, an-whose coutre, right and left wings desirables.
are now operating respectively. from Pok Lo, Tsang ding and Tamsui The Younanese troops ordered to the front by Dr. Sun are still said to be at Sheklung, MISTAKEN CHARITY, refusing to proceed until their Japanese envoy to the Vatican will again be raised tha A report from the North River Government intends says
that the Northern and troduce the bill in the next 938- What to do With Europeans Kwangsi troops have made their sion of the Diet Representatives
At Weston-super-Mare, Kent defeated Somerset by seven wickets. For Kent, Woolley in the second innings scored 106, not out.
FRANCE WILL REPLY IN DETAIL
E-sex defisted Gloucestershire by six wickets at Cheltenham. For Essex, in the first innings, O'Connor compiled 128 and Donglas 147, not out. Claude Ashton in the second inningi took 7 wickets for 51 For Gloucester, Smith in the first innings knocked up 149. At Bradford, Yorkshire defeated. Darbyshire by eight wickets For Yorkshire, Rhodes in the first innings took 7 wickets for 60.
At Nottingham, Notts defeated Leicestershire by an innings and 34 runs. For Notis, Barratt scored 83, not out. Barratt in the first innings took 5 wickets for 34 and Richmond in the second innings Bagnolles, in France.
took 7 for 72
At Worcester, Worcestershire defeated Northamptonshire by nine wickets. For Worcestershire in the first innings L. Crawley compiled 161, Fux 178 not out, sad Root took 7 wickets for 91.
Ireland defeated Wales by an innings and 23. Wales made 153 in their first inniage, and 242 in their second. Ireland made 418 in their first innings, Heaslip contributing 96.
AMERICA'S POLICY UNCHANGED.
View of German Position.
Washington, August 14. Mr. Coolidge presided over the first Cabinet mooting. All the Cabinet officials now in Washington have agreed to.. serve in their present capasity,
Paris, August 14. A Yellow Book will be published shortly, replying in detail to the British Note.
Marquess Curzon is at present undergoing thermal treatment at
FATAL ACCIDENT TO LOURDES PILGRIMS.
Tarbes, Pyrenees, August 14. Twenty-three Dutch Lourdes pilgrims have been killed at Saint Sauveur through a charabang falling into a ravine owing to the driver trying to avold a woman on the road.
THE EXCHANGE MARKET.
London, August 14. French francs bave further depreciated to 83.00. Belgian france are at 10015. Marks are ten to twelve million to the pound sterling.
It is authoritatively stated that so far as Marquesk Curzon's reparatione plan accords with Mr. Hughes' suggestion, the Govero- ment is ready to play its part in a fresh determination, of the economic conditions in Germany. Mr. Coolidge's administra ion ad- heres to the tradition which was laid down in a speech by Mr. Hughes in December. The Government does not sees that the way pits, and two hundred miners are entombed. is open to offer any direct aid in the present crisis, but will readily respond to any appeal for aid from abroad, where help can be given with due regard to the interests of the American people. The President does not see any occasion to call & special session of Congrats before the regular December session,
TWO HUNDRED MINERS ENTOMBED.
Kemmerer, Wyoming, August 14. An explosion, occurred this morning in one of the Kemmerer
RAILWAY STEAMER STR.KES, REEF.
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DEATH OF FORMER DUTCH 'MINISTER,
Amsterdam, August 14 The death bas occurred, following an operation, of Heer Cremer, former Minieter for the Colonies,
RUSSIA ENDORSES STRAITS CONVENTION.
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Who Jeg
arrears of pay are made good.
JAPAN AND THE VATICAN.
The question of sending
TO-DAY.
to relu-
reappearnce, and Dr. Sun has of 58 Buddhist denominations re- the ordered Yunnanese forces to pro. presenting 13 sects and There has been revived interest ceed to this locality for defence People's Buddhist Federation in the question of what to do work. The latter, however, de- held a conference at the Tokyo when apparently distressed Earo-cline to obey the order until their Station Hotel to discuss the issue,
recently... peans beg from residents owing to back pay is given them,
A later report states that Shum!- the knowledge that possibly un- desirable aliena are driftine Hung-ying's forces recaptured into the Colony. There people, Shiukwan on the 9th, instant. of course, avoid the Police, and i The Provincial Treasurer at apparently the registration system Caton is reported to have left for hs lapsed sufficiently to enable Hongkong. It is stated that be quite a number of professional has been instructed by Sua to beggara and persons of doubtful endeavour to raise a large sum of reputation to become established money with which to meet mili- here.
tary expenses.
The commercial community in We learn that the Police have rounded up a destitute Russian intends iesuing military notes to Canton, hearing that Dr. dua who came down here from Shang-the valus of tea million dollars, hai, and sent him back by the se, has expressed the opinion that if Empress of Russia on August 9th, forced to accept them, business Seemingly the two who called on
us last week are lying low and mea would prefer to close down sayin, nuffin," as well as several and entirely suspend business. other aliene who have wandered to these shores.
of
WUCHOW AFFAIRS,
A Violated Promise.
Wuchow, August 11th,
Closing Exchange 28. 3 1/168. Barometer
80.
91.
p.m. 29 73. Temperature 2 p.m. Hun idity. 2 p.m. High Tide 11.57 pm. Law Water 5.49 pm.
Lighting Up-Time. 6.55 p.m.
News in To-day'e . New Advertisemen's,
8 lots of Crown Lane situated on the Stubb's Road · will be let by public auction co the 20th. last-Page 4.
Certain cargo er M. V. "Glenluce" will be returned to London unless taken delivery of within one month from"de e.-- Page 4.
Consignees are notified of the arrival of the e.s. "President J. ffaraon."-Page 4.
The Culonial Secretery, the Hon. Mr. A.G. M. Fletcher, inter- viewed by a representative of the Telegraph to-day, said that the local Government did not want Hongkong to become a dumping ground for destitute Europeans. I suppose others have written Out of a mistaken senso
you from here on how to "violate I am referring to the charity, many people did not a promise." enquire into the genuineness of recent treaty made by Dr. Sun's Case before giving money. What representative. Gen. Ngai Bɔng- they should do would be to send ping, and the Wuchow authorities, Jordaneki, on behalf of Russia, has signed the Straits Conven- the person seeking assistance to in the presence of an American reef, Jersey, in a fog early this morniar. It was considered advisable tion Bonclu led at Lausanne.
officer and naval the central charitable organis
residents. This treaty to lower the boats, two of which were filled. The passengers behavoj
ation, with a note to the Rev. Mr Waldegrave, who would see that violated on Tuesday last by the Cantonese traps undor. Li Chai- all really deserving cadea-were helped. The Government were sum, who left for Canton & low anxious that Europeans who days ago, and Wong Shiu-hug, If you employ sound advertis geeded help should have it, who forcibly entered the city ing methods, you will soon be to have and took charge of civil and saying to yourself Every day, men who had no intention of military affairs. They wont still in every way, business is growing
further and arrested Gen. Fung" better and better."
The Southern Itailway steamer Princess Ena, voyaging from Southampton to St. Malo, with 280 passengers, struck the Minquiers,
in a very orderly manner and there were no casualties. Suberquently the steamer was floated on the tide and proceeded to St Malo under her own steam. There is no news of the two boate,but no apprehon- sions as the sea is calm.
London, Lator. The Princess Ena has arrived at St Malo with all the passengers.
SEIZURE OF BRITISH SHIPS.
American Legal Justification.
Rome, August 14.
FIFTY MILLIARDS OF MARKS SEIZED,
Duesseldors. August 14. The French have seized fifty milliards of marks at Witteln.
(Other Tolegrami on Page 2.1
CHINESE POLITICS.
Posts for Chang Hu.
New York, August 14, The following significant decision has been given by the Federal Court in uphol'ing the Government action in seizing the British vessel Marion Mosher, off Fire Ieland, on July 2? :-*
Peking, Aug. 14.—Mandates ap- "When a British vessel hovers around the American coast, although pointing Chang Hu as Minister of three miles from the share, with the intent to violate the laws. and Finance, concurrently Tupan of is caught in the act of smuggling or attempting to smugale intoxica. the Balt Administration and con- tipg liquors, and is shown it is having contact with the shore, its currently Director of the Currency seizure, though of foreign registry, and outside the three mile limit, Bureau were issued this after is justified."
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Mr. Fletcher, could send the to take full charge of Wuchow. At the Coronot Thea'ra to-night STILL A CAPTIVE. money to Mr. Waldogravo, telling A strong protest has been made Constance Talmadge is appearing him to pay it over should the by the gentry, Chamber of Comin In Search of a Slaner?- peraon prove to be deserving of merce and other local bodies Page 12:
through prominent fareigo re. The picturised version of the Mr. Weatherbe Now Sick. assistance.
sidents to demand the release of thrilling play "When New York” The Colonial Secretary pointed Gen. Fung. Fung is imprisoned Sleeps" is the attraction at the Peking, Aug. 14.-The latest out, in reply to a question, that in the strong room of the cliWorld Theatre. Paxe 14 intelligonce is that Mr. Wes if anybody knew of the presence Kwangsi Bank building, and to Particulare of forthcoming therbe is sick Negotiations for of an undesirable character in the all outword appearance he has auction sales are given on Page 4. his release have reached a dead Colony, such information should been treated very harably.
The Hongkong Hotel Company lock because the bandits demand be sent to the Police, who would An appeal has been made to publishes an important annopaco- ransom in arms before handing be better able to control auch Dr. Sun to order the immediatement regarding the payment for him over-Reuter.
matters if the public co-operated, release of Gen. Fung.
drinks by cash.--Page 4
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