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Hongkong Telegraph

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GERMAN VIEW OF REPARATIONS.

Criticism of the French Note

(Belton's Service.j

Berlin, August 24. "Herr Stresemann in a speech declared that the Government stood by its predecessors in the reparations offer.

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ARMS OFFENCES

Provisions of New Bill.

POWER TO SEARCH -

PEDESTRIANS:

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SATURDAY,

AUGUST 25

LOCAL BUILDING.

A New Departure.

Something new in building Constructicà can be seen in Hongkong nowadays, which is a

1923.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph."')

Chite...

“RECONDITIONED CARS"

Now and thea wo sacrifice a new car

sale, because we will not pay, an ́ excessive prices for a Used Car. If we pald Smith too much we would have to get it back from Jones. That would be unfair and we believe in fairness, even if it hurts.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO, LTE. Telephone- -Central 395Ų.

ARMED ROBBERS.

Three More Reports.

of

SUN'S. MOVEMENTS.

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Rumoured Flight Denied.

Three armed robbers secured Canton newspapers deny the entry into No. 27 Argyle Street rumour that Dr. Sun Yat den is Sir-Reference your leader in last night on the pretext that preparing to flee from, that vity. The fiazele contairs the craft

big improvement on the oid style yesterday's Hongkong Teleproph, they were police officers engaged They state that the reports are of an Ordinance to amend further We refer to steel windows. Injen the subject of "chirs, then search for lottery tickets, due to the fact that Dr. Sun has and gagged the left for Sheklung aboard a motor and Ammunition The speech was in the nature of reply to the French Noto the

It is explained that Dr. Sua bas Herr Stresemann declared that for the liberation of German soil, the Ordinance, 1900, and the Flog.the old days, wooden windows Government's notion will have the They hound maintenance of sovereignty and consolidation of their position, it was going Ordinance, 1903, and to could be made from good gradeffect of making the usual patrons eolitary inmate of the premises tort. not too great a sacrifice to offer part of the German economic system smend the Arms and Ammont material, which had had time to of the Hotels carry far more and escaped with property and

tion Amendment Ordinance, 1923, be properly arroded. The work money about with them than they money of the total value of $170 merely gone on one of his custom- Three men have been arrest-ary visits to the East River as a productive pledge.

He dwell on the necessity for normal conditions in international / which is shortly, to be introduced manship then was good also, so would do, under normal direcmed on a charge of armed rab-district, and that he has no in ton-

that with these two important stancos.

bary Kad ait-mpted mur-tion whatever of fleeing. There factors bearing. "sound teak This is not only very incon.

maa living at is, however, still some speculation .commerre, and said such s possibility had been opened in the last in the Legislative Council.

The Objects and Reasonsstate:= British publication. M. Poincare had also indicated a practical

The object of this Bill is to windows are all to be found in venient, especially during the hot der solution by claiming positive pledges in the form of the Gorman rail.

inducem nt to the large criminal wounds were inflicted on the man, left by wator instead of, ae ususi, ways, customs, and control of the German economic system, but increase the penalties for carrying various parts of the Colony after weather, but also offers a direct No. 18 Austin Road. Chopper in certain quarters as to why he The Canton papera add that "Germany refused to accept even the temporary pledging of the Run and possessing arms or ammuni-maty years' service:

alicouce. The Toder, however, the timber element in the colony. Surely it is who told the police in hospital by the railway. or transfer of her railways and collieries, as France suggested. Herr tion without Streseraan accepted with satisfaction M Poincare's declaration that prevalence and seriousness of available for incking windows in paradoxical that an ordinance of that the attack occurred at 8

number of gunboats and he was not pursuing political aims nor ideas of annexation, but this these crimes seem to afford ample vastly inferior in quali'g to that the Colony of Hongkong should o'clock last night at the back of Dr. Sun left for the East River declaration was incompatible with his proposed solutions, because justification for the increased formerir employed Owing to the ct as a direct encouragement to No. 170 Woosung Street. He was on the 23rd instant, escorted by a About midnight, five men accompanied by many of his these would actually mean special treatment, economically and polic penalties proposed. The prop seals building om experienced in theft, and perhaps to criminal robbed of a sum of $200

It would be of the Bill are to make the Honglong, some contractors have assault as well.

Oe this ground alone, a very entered a small shop at Tainan staff. At present the cruiser ically, for the Rhine and the Rubr. He concluded:

the Cement political dillatantism if Germany based her policy on the division of maximum term of imprisonment been using unseasoned wood and the Allies. On the contrary, she hoped a way would be found to ten years, to give power to impose of a poorer quality for treaton sirong care can be made out for Street, and, producing revolvers, Wing Fung is anchored off the satisfy the just claims of the Allies, simultaneously airing Ger- flogging wi h the cat or birch, and that the better grades'if terk strepest of the clauses of the ordin. they intimidated the shopkeener headquartere at

worth of property and jewellery. to provide that all cares of these rotin such plentiful supply, while ance under which this restriction and eventually escaped with $450 works. many the possibility of future development

Two offences shall be committed the standard di joinery now in of credit is enforced. American Opinion.

Enclosing my card, for trial at the Sessions unless vogue is low. The resultin z New York, August 24. Commenting on the French Note, the majority of the morning the Police request the magistrate window is a very poor article and popers consider the do ar is still open for further conferences between to deal with the case rummarily, no sooner does a new building ex

The opportunity is taken to perience the local alternate damp M. Poincare and Mr. Baldwin,

declare cartridge clips to beard hot climatic conditions than Shameer, Aug. 24th, 1923. ammunition for the purposes othe windows require repairing the Arms Ordinances." This is and eventually renewing at Idone by clause 2.

regular intervals, thus causing increased and, what is now, unnecessary expenditure.

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HOME CRICKET RESULTS.

Good Fight by Surrey...

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London, Aunist 247

At Birmingham, Middlesex defeated Warwickshire by an inning and two runs, Middlesex compiled 353, Hendren contributing 30 and Allen 70.

Derbyshire heat Loicistershire at Derby on the first innings Leicester in their first knock scored 139, Horsley taking 6 for 49.

Somerset beat Peerx at Taunton as the first in Irks. E-sex in

their first knock compiled 153. Bridges taking 6 for 50

Somerset ecored 189 in their first innings, McBryan contributing 101, Hipkin taking 5 for 57.

The march at the Oval between Surror and Yorkshire was drawn. Surrey in their first innings scored 360, the nighes: total of any county against Yorkshire this season.

At Hastings, Suseex best Lancashira „on, the first innings. Sussex in their first knock scored 129. Parkia taking 5 for 42 and R. Tyldesley 5 for 61.

Gloucester at Southampton beat Hampshire on the first innings. Hants in their first knock campilot 147, Hammond taking 6 for 59.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S VISIT TO AMERICA

Wanis to be Shown How.

New York, August 24.

Yours ate.

QUERY

Typhoon Suggestions. Sir-Several letters have re- With steel windows these catly appeared in the Press with

condition, unsatisfactory eliminated. All they need regular painting to corrosion, because they will not ass by reason of the action of the atmosphere, and they can not be affected by white ants:

These atee!

indicated."

prevent

TROUBLE AT CHIN- SHAN.

Yunnanese Forces Com- pelled to Flee.

NEW COMPANY.

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To Operate Tugs and Lighters.

The prospectus is shortly to be issued of a new concern to be

The

RUBBER DIVIDENDS.

at the end of The words *ection 15 (2) of Ordinance No. 2 of 1900 which will bo repealed,

Trauble-is reported from Chin known as the Hongkong Tug and suitable nieasura con- Shan, a town situate about three Lighter Co., Ltd., of which Messrs. by clause 3 of the Bill provide

necessary to safeguard miles from Meat. We learn that Shegan. Tomes and Co, are to for an additional fine of $10 in arm which is

property during typhoons, Chan Wing-be popular ma be al Managers. The respect of every in excess of or below the quantity specified in the returns made to

of very few practical suggestions gietrate of the hungahan district Company will have s capital of have so far been forthcoming. during Chan King-ming's regime, two million dollars, divided into first, only the Captain Superintendent of

May-I therefore take this opties of our free ime: $10 shares. At Police by Any importer of or

portunity of offering a few dred men, proceeded on the 21st. 100,000 shares will be issued, suggestions, which perhaps might to attack the town both from land of watch $15 per share will be. dealer in arms. This is a vers and it seeme offence, rare

BTS prove of some use?" windows

and water. The town was garri- paid on application, and the provide thie

already being installed in several 1. All harbour moorings should soned by Tannanese, and after a remainder later. The General unnecessary to

the be strengthened. It would ap few hours fighting these troops Managers, members of the Con- special penalty. The Ordinance instances in Hongkong. is made simpler by omitting this most important examples being pear that the naval buoys are fed in all directions. The guards sulting Committee and friends the A.P. Company's new building considerably stronger than then Lappo Island also fld and have already subscribed in cash provision.

Clause 4 repeala section 28 of and the Bank of Canton. They ordinary abipping buoys, as the this place was taken by Chan's for 80,000 shares of the first issue. Ordinance No. 2 of 1900, will also be installed in the new naval buoys apparently remain force on the following day. It is

Company intends to amended by the. Ordinances of P. & Q. Offices, besides many firm, whereas the others dragged. stated that Chan will proceed to operate a fleet of tugs and lighters, 1914 and 1919, and substitutes a

4. The Harbour Master's Deattack Shaki in a few days.

and its Consulting Committee other premises, bath big and new section. This section makes small, and both office or factory partment should be authorised It is interesting. to note that will comprise Messrs. W. Adam- the maximum for all offences type and private dwelling houses. to take steps to ensure that, as Chu Chouk-man and Chou Chison (Chairman) W. J. Carroll, under the Ordinance tried on i Steel windows are made to suit soon as the warning signal is ching, the magistrates of Heung-H. M. FL. Nemazee, C. B. Brook dictment ten years. It provides any type of building, as already hoisted, all ships in harbour raiseshan and Shuntak districts res and Ip Teze pang. that no charge under section 4

steam and remain under steam pectively, who, although being Dr.j⠀ shall be tried summarily except

until danger le passed."

Bun's nominees, have recently. at the request of the Police. It An exceptionally cheap and 3. The same authority also be been displaced by the Yuunanese, Sir Alfred Cope has arrived to make arrangements for Mr. Lloyd omits the provision for a court of attractive form of window is the empowered to see that ships under are also preparing to recapture George's visit. He denied that the visit was connected with politics two magistrates introduced by the small casement made to standard repair or otherwise incapable of the two districts in co-operation end, said the ex Premier would probably deliver only one or two 1919 Ordinance. That provision sizes, of which nearly 4,000 are raising steam are placed in da with Chan Chak'e gunboat fleet. He declared that Mr. is not used in practise and it will being supplied by Messrs. Henry secure a position as possible, And There is much speculation as to speeches, noge of which would be for money. Lloyd Georg wishes to go to America because the Americans are not be required in future as all Hope and Sons, Ltd., to the Kow additional precautions taken: what will happen when the three

extra cables, etc. Dieregard of the teaching the world how to do things. The ex-Premier will also visit serious" cases of carrying and lopa Tong Scheme.

possesing arms without a lie sued Canada.

We are informed that prices authorities' orders should be made will be tried on indictment.

a punishable offence. rally vary, but certain types quite competitive with teak- wood windows; some, the stand

possible notice and manned by and casements, are even cheaper.

firemen (not considered necesssly and ordered to go to shelter im to be retained in case of a fire

Parit Perak Rubber Co....5 per The Republican programme, issued on the ore of the election

Even should the initial cost mediately-und stop there. call) supplemented by volunteers cent. Interim. j in Ireland, is a catalazue of fair promises, inter alia, of justice. 2 of 1900.

for steel be in excess of that for i 5. Typhoon signals night with brotherhood, abolition of murder gangs, safeguarding of life,

1 newnabir, it would be sound great advantage be hoisted at the liberty and property. religious and

toleration, sections to Ordinance No. 2 of investment to use steel. The following point :- wiping out of all internal dissension and bitterness, ending 1900. The proposed new section result is strength, greater area of of unemployment by remunerative works and development of 31 gives the police power to stop lighting because the combined industries, provision of workers' houses, restoration of the people in the street and to search widths of steel scrues a window. Irish language to its rightful place, and finally an offer to them for arms. The power of is obviously less than in wood, no England of peace, based on the sovereignty and integrity of the search between the hours of repairs and no renewals. Irish Nation. There is also an offer to north east Ulster of peace p.m. and 6 am. is somewhat based on such a measure of local autonomy as is consistent with wider than that given in the day. Steel windows, are decided the Telephone Company consider the Naval Authorities, who, in the unity of Ireland.

time. The proposed new section improvement on wood, and we the possibility of arranging a my opinion; bave quite enough to 32, which is based on section 7 have little doubt that when their system whereby when No. 9 signal do in looking after their, ora of Ordinance No. 13 of 1918 advantages are better appreciat is hoisted (indicating that the vessels. applies to arme presumptioned, they will become as largely which already exists in the case used as to other placra, both at

boma and abroad. of opium..

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IRISH REPUBLICAN PROGRAMME..

London, August 24.

politica!

THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE.

Memphis, August 24. Mr. Underwood, the probable Democratic candidate for the pra sidency, in a speech urgad America to take a hand to bring order out of the European chaos. Ho expressed rbe opinion that the

the. flow were obstructing present tariffs · European trade to America, and declared that protection was no longer necessary for the development of American industry.

THE WRANGEL ISLAND DISPUTE.

Moscow, August 24.

of

The Russian Foreign Office, bas, banded Mr. Pewres, the acting head of the British Trade Delegation; & third Note, so the notes of May 24 and 28-have not been answered, protesting, against "be violation of Russian territory" by the explorer, Stefanas in, at Wrangel Island, where he has raised the British flag on behalf of Canada.

"LAURENTIC" SALVAGE ALMOST COMPLETE.

London, August 24...... Balving operations have been practically completed on the Laurentic, sunk off Lough Swilly in 1917. Seven million sterling's! worth of bullion have been recovered" and only a few bars of gold | remain.

BRITISH FORCES LEAVING NEAR 'EAST,

London, August 24. Stops are being taken immediately to evacuate the British forces) in Constantinople. Simultaneously the Atlantic Flest warships at present in the Mediterranean will be returning to England.

Clauses 8 and 7. amend the Flogging Ordinance, 1903, so as to give power to impose flogging, with the cat or birch, for offences under section 1 of Ordinance No.

Clause 11.adds two

AMERICAN MINERS: FORETHOUGHT.

4 Junke, sampans, lighters and all small craft should be tounded up by the Water Police

() West Point. (b),Shaukiway. (o) Poak.

antagoniste meet,

of, which in emergencies there is invariably no lack..

10. That the Government be asked to supply-several powerful seagoing tuza, which at the first approach of danger should be stationed at various points of the () Repulse Bay or Sarley. harbour in order to render assist 6. I would further suggest that ance. This is at preset done by

(d) aberdeen.

gale is expected to increase) the various exchanges might give a

general warning to all subcribers

Yours.etc..

T. A. BARRY.

Bo that residente, being warned. Hongkong, Aug. 25th, 1923. could make sure that their win

|dow fastenings "were Becure,

| verandahs cleared, etc.

7. The firing of thres gune by

Kowloon Motor Buses. Sir." Orientala"" alleged com-

the

Messrs. Carroll Bros bava: received a telegram from Sing- sparo advising them. of following dividends.

Luna Rubber Co. Ltd. cent. Interim.

.5 per

Nyalas Rubber Estates...5 per cent. Final

TO-DAY.

Lowr

Closing Exchange 26. 2. 15/168, Hig1 Tide 9.59 pm. Water 3.17 p.m

Lighting Up-Time. 6.47 pm.

News in Today's New Advertisements.

Shops and Offoss are available: in the new building on the Old Post Office site, Page 4.

A notice from the National

Atlantic City, August 24. The miners union in the anthracite district of Pennsylvania the "Tamar" to indicate that a plain having appeared in your Radio Administration. Ltd., of

typhoon is expected at any valuable columns yesterday, an Shanghai, appeare on Page 4. has authorised four thousand union members to remain at work to moment is practically useless, acknowledgment through the Consignees are notified of the operate the pumps and prevent flooding when the strike becomes as during the last blow, they same medium will greatly oblige arrival of the se. "Hawaii Maru" effective on Septembar let,

were heard by only faw the Kowloon Motor Bus Com--Page 4. people. I suggest that syrens be pany, if you will kindly do ur installed at suitable positions and the honour.

that if

SPANISH TROOP MOVEMENTS.

Madrid, August 24. An official statement declares that three hundred troops who remaining at Malags are now embarking. The majority have voluntarily reported at headquarters,

FINN ATHLETE BREAKS TWO RECORDS.

Stockholm, August 24.

The Finish athlete Nurmi has established two running records, covering a mile in four minutes ten and two fifths, soconds, and three miles in fourteen minutes éleven and one fifth seconde.

(Other Pelegrams on Page 2).

LISTEN.

the near approach of typhoons be two the opinion that heralded by a succession of shor:"Oriental" is sincere in bis desire Many a trade slump has been blasts

.་ to have a misbehaviour on the

remedied by determined and 8. The Town Police might be part of our executives or em- instructed to help clear the streets ployees corrected, the proper effective advertising. and warn Quinese pedestrians to thing to do would be to lodge take cover. The neglect of this complaint with us.”

The famous film "Atlantide" In obvious precaution was respons The lady in question has lodged ible for the deaths of several peo- no complaint and under the cir. being soreaned at the World ple through falling wasonry etc. curastances we view "Oriental's Theatre to day Pages 4 and 14. 9. Instead of rocket apparatus letter as a mild attack of propag. The as President Jefferson " being installed along the Praya, anda in favour of a competing has also arrived with cargo.— with the difficulties consequent company,

on the mobilization of crews, I We shall be glad if “Oriental" would venture to suggest that will call upon us and either admit several of these outfits be pro- or repudiate this impression. cured and mounted on motor

Youre ato.: trucks to be kept in readingge et KOWLOON MOTOR BUS the various fire stations. They

CO. LTD. could be called out at the shortest Kowloon, August 25th, 1923,

For Sale! One C.0.2. refrige-. rating plant-Page 1.m Nancok of the North" is be- at the Coronet ing screened Theatre-Page 14.

For week-end cinema program- mes see pages 4 and 14.