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THE JAPANESE DISASTER:

Liability of Insurance Companies.

(Renter's Service

More Relief Funds.

Brussels, September '12. The King, Queen and Hayal Princes become Patrons of the Belgian National Committee for Japanese Relief, which, as a first denation, has cabled a hundred thousand francs through the Belgian Ambassador to Japan.

A Simla message says £15,000 has so far been subscribed to the Viceroy's Japanese Relief Fund. A central committee is dealing with the collections and extenditure

WEt 九港香 - THUR-DAY, SEPTEMBER · 13,

THE RUOR PROBLEM.

Germany Ready to Offr Guarantees,

(Reuters, Serviced "

1923

BIG FIRE.

Factory Destroyed at.

Cauesway Ray

"NEXT TO AH KING'S.

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COP 10 L'E

130 PENAR SUM

RECOVDITIONED CARS"

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The principal of rence bitween a good Used Car And a Bid Uved Čië is that

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL-

To-day's Meeting.

Central 3950 *

WATER POLO.

Last Night's Matches..

A meeting of the Legislative Two good matches were play- Council was held this afternoon, ed off yesterday at the "VR.C. H.E. the Governor (Sir Edward in connection with the Water Stubba, K.CM.G.) presided and Polo League. there were also present:"

RAMC, V. R.G.A. “B.”

In the first match R.A.M.C.

The manufacturing plant of the Major Gen. Sir. John Fowler, CGM AGM Fletcher, Chung Wha (China) Electric, K.C.G., C.B. D.S.O. Bulb Manufacturing Company at Causeway Bay, situated next to C.M.0., Colonial Secretary. Ah King's shipyard, was totally destroyed in a disastrous fire! Attorney-General which broke out early this

The call was received at 4.45 at

by two goals to nil. The game The Hon. Mr. H. Kemp, was strongly contested and the,

defence of both sides showed up The Hon. Mr. C. McI. Messer, very well. RA.M.C. managed to Colonial Treasurer.

score one in each half through" The Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy Miles and Baizent. Director of Public Works.

"The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving, Director of Education.

K. C.

V.R.C, "B" v ̧ King's '" B."

The V.R.C. "B" obtained their second win by defearing King's

tho

The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock," in the second match yester day. They scored first through The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak May, about two minutos after The Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang. The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe: The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. The Hon. Mr: Chau Siu-ki. Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, Clerk!

of Councils.

start, ut another two minutes later King's equalised.. At the end of the first half, the score was one all,,

Berlin, September (2) London, September 12. The announcement that Japanese Insurance Companies have

Horr Stresemang, addressing representatives of the German, decided to pay full lassos, not availing themselves of the earth- Press, said clearly the solution of the Ruhr trouble could not he quake clauses, closely concerns British Companies with which the achieved solely by a continuance of passive pasistarice nor by a Japanese Companies were re-insured, The consensus of opinion policy of force. The Government would do a great service if it. in the London insurance "market is that the Japanese Companies could shorten the Ruhr dispute, but feelers so far extended showed The question of the sovereignty of the cannot pay claims not strictly covered in polices without consultation the difficulties existing. with the reinsuring Company. In the event of the Japanese Com Rhineland and regaining the freedom of Ruhr were decisive to panies, admitting claims not covered by the original policies the, Germany, who was ready to give real guarantees therefor.

Replying to M. Paincare's, speech of the 9th inst.. Herr." extent of the liability of the reinsuring companies will be" a matter for negotiation and adjustment.

Stresemann lengthily contended that the pledges Germany now offered were real and negotiable assets, which went beyond the morning. mortgages provided by the Treaty of Versailles, and that France would come into inmediate possession of large sums. Germany! the Central Fire Brigade Station, imust, however, be first given the right to administer the Ruhr and but it was fairly evident from recover her sovereignty in the Rhineland. These pledges were capthe progress which the conflagra

had made tion

that the able of solving the question of passive resistance, provided "an" assurance was

outbreak occurred much earlier given that On aúch an understanding than this. Sparks and fitful the Ruhr would be evacuated and the Rhineland given the former rights. If they received an assurance that everyone whose homespark of flame shooting into, the was in the Rhineland and the Ruhr would be restored, to his home, air had marked the last stages there was no reason why the region. should not regain its in the fire by the time the Brigade former zest for work. He trusted that such a settlement would be arrived, with its full equipment of possible. The Government had been assured by leading representa course but to make the best of a

funr engines. There was no other tivos of industry and finance that they would take their share of the bad job, and this was rendered

In the second half May again obligations in connection with the proposed scheme. The possibility none too easy on account of the

secured for V.R.C. "B. There of the understanding depended on whether suitable atmosphere

Mr. Lowe and Chits. was no further scoring after this could be created. He finally hoped that France's rulers would share presence of certain highly inflar-

Prior to the commencement of and the game ended V.R.C. “B” the view that it was now necessary to secure peace by a policy of mmable materials in the building."

The plant had an area of 40 feet the formal business of Council, 2, King's "B" 1., On 'the whole justice, which was calculated to dispal national passions and thus by 100 feet, with a cockloft built the Hon Mr. AR. Lowe laid on the game was very good. It was give guarantees of a lasting peace.

against the end facing the har- the table. signed copies in marked by clean play throughout. bour. Under this structure, duplicate of the statement of The defence of both sides did which was built of wood" for "the the grounds of his dissent from splendid work, most part, were stored drugs the opinion of the majority of one and tins containing spirits of wine, only, at the last meeting, which (also tubes of curbide of calcium. defeated the motion for the aboli- series of explosions. oction of the clause making the curred when the fire reached signing of chits for liquor illegal There was a good start, tranquil Showed the way to Ellangowan, these materials, and flames of a under certain circumstatices. The Malay Mail of August

Financial Votes.

28th states: A local gentleman Eastern Monarch. Soldumeno, Old Nie, and Twelve Pointer, with greenish tint were shooting up

The following votes were re yesterday morning received an in Parth last. for three furlongs. Half way Ellanzowan forced the from this place when the firemen

A hydrant ferred to the Finance, Com-vitation to the Chief Secretary's ' Pace pursued by Tranesi, Twelve Pointer, Teresina, and Papyrus. started on the job.

"At Home "held on the 17th. Entering the straight. Ellangowan led from Parth, Tranquil. Terein the roadway was quickly con-mittee: sina, and Papyrus, but three furlongs from home Ellangowan was nected up and water was played $11,700 an account of Sanitary inst. It was posted on the 7th., and beaten by Tranquil ont-staying Papyrus, and won easily. Parth on the flames. The water had Department. special expenditure, the recipient's office is so near came fourth and Doric last. The time was three minutes and five the effect of setting the carbide one wooden refuse lighter." the Post Office that the latter"

Tokyo for the benefit of sufferers.

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A Rome message says the Pope has sent twenty thousand dollars to the Apostolie Delegation in Washington for remittance in A Paris message says M. Poincare has approved of the opening of a public subseription by the Parisien Press for Japanese relief.

The National Capital.

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HOW THE ST. LEGER WAS RUN.

Osaka, September 12, An Imperial Rostrips regarding the revival of the national Capital was promulgated on Wednesday. After dwelling on the disastrous nature of the earthquake, which was characterised as an unprecedented national calamity, the Rescript appealed to the nation for a supreme effort and for drastic measures in order to restore stability and popular sentinent. It emphasised the necessity not The St Leger was run in glorion's weather, after slight rain in only for restoring but for further developing Tokyo, which was the political and economie centre of the country and the main source of the morning, before a record crowd. Princess Mary and Viscount national civilization. Tokye rechained as the national Capital Lascelles allemied and were ovated. although its outward structure was destroyed..

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The Rescript further stated that a special organ would be established for revival of the Capital. It concluded by calling for unified effort by the Government and people for the relief of sufferers, the suppression of disquieting rumours and the revival of

national strength.

SIGNOR MUSSOLINI 'SPEAKS..

The Passing of the Crises.

Rome, September 13

seconds.

-London, September 1

The horses passed the post (see earlier cables) as folleges Tranquil, apyrus 2. Teresina 3.).

Scaping was ridden by Frank Bullock. Lighthese did fotherwise the starters were identical with the probables.

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WARSHIP COLLIDES WITH LINER.

San Pedro, California, September 12.

A

A SLOW DELIVERY.

afire when it came into contact | $2,500 on account of Botanical travelled at the rate of a yard a with it, and the work of the and Forestry Department, special day! He suggests that the postal firefighters was thereby made the expenditure, typhoon damages. anthorties should not work at this tart.more difficult. The. Tumesi $25,000 in aid of the vote Public breakneck speed or someone will amitted by the spirits of wine Works, Extraordinary, Hong-want a holiday to recover from. and carbide were not exactly kong, waterworks, new workshop nervous strain. pleasant to the senses.

and plant..

In a speech, to the. Cabinet, Signor Mussolini said the Itaio-

Later, hoses were run through' $3,000, un account of Public Greek conflict was on a fair way in a settlement; as the Conference

Ah King's yard and water Works, Extraordinary, Hong- of Ambassadors had substantially adopted the demands in Italy's

The American Battleship Texas, steaming in a dense fog, collided froin. the harbour was turned kong, miscellaneous, ̈ ̈ ̈motor "first ullimatum Italy's firniness had prevented the intervention of with the Isthmian liner. Steel Seafarer, near the rocksun which on the building in tw jets, launch for taking soundings and the League of Nations, Corfu would be evacuated when Greece seven American destroyers were recently wrecked. The steel sea-The roof caved in and the work making current observations. completely performed her duty" of fulfilling the demands of the farer was holed above the waterline, but is proceeding under her own of destruction of the plant was $10,000 on account of Kowloon. Ambassadors Note. Publie opinion in countries which were at first

then rondered complete. Per-Canton, Railway, special ex- steam to San Francisco.

sistent work by the Brigade, penditure, Bridge No. 14. hostile was changing. thanks fo the splendid, display, of Italian unity..

however, succeeded in saving the

Prison Ordinance.. Mei Wah Knitting and Droing

The first reading of a Bill in- Factory, situated on the other tituled An Ordinance to amend

The Fiume Dispute.

THINKING IN MILLIONS.

London, September 12.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange Rs. 3. 7/16d. Barometer

2 p.m. 29.71. Temperature 2 p.m. "-38 Humidity

62 2 p.m. High Tide 11,12 pm. Low

Lighting Up-Time 6.29 p.m.

German marks were quoted at 520,000,000 to the pound sterling side, from being brought into the the Prison Ordinance, 1899, was Water 5.8 p.m.

Signor Mussolini referring to Fiume, said the final “proposal, which was absolutely fair and conciliatory,, made by Italy to Bel- grade, had hitherto had no reply, therefore judgment and comment and closed at 450,000,000. would be premature. There was always the prasibility" of u diren agreement, with recourse to arbitration, especially if the Belgrade Government learned to estimate the relations between the two Governments from a less narrow local Viewpoint.

The Ruhr and "Reparations.

U.S. POLO TEAM'S VICTORY..

New York, September 12.

The United States Army Polo team defeated the "British Army

Referring to the detente on the questions of reparations and the by 10 goals to 7. Ruhr, Signor Mussolini forecasted the beginning of decisive pour- parlers in the nuur future. It must not be thought that a solution. was easy or imminent, but the horizon would clear. Passive resis- tance had no sense of utility and its pursuit would lead deliberately to a catastrophe, therefore the Italian Government had intervened to convince Berlin. "

HOME CRICKET MATCHES.

Marylebone Versus York-hire

London, September 12.

disaster. There was considerable agreed to.

News in To-Day's New Advertisements.

damage, however, where the wall In the course of his remarks came close to the doomed factory on this Ordinance, the Attorney Windows were scorched and General said it might be found] smoke and water making their advisable to have Kome way through the apertures de- prisoners employed at the new stroyed or damaged stocks in the prison at Lai-chi-kok before building.

the wall round the building The Electric Bulb Factory is

was completed. Another clauso insured, and the extent of the covered the employment, if damage must be enormous.

Engaged in the work were the found advisable, of prisoners on all kinds of builders' requisites

light gardening outside Superintendent, Mr. Brooks, the prison, which would not actually Dues the Government ever do! Station Master, Mr. Moss, and abo public work. any thinking before they say I force of about forty firemen must fight, or is all their time taken with thinking whether !! can sign a chit? I can't if I'm dead anyhow..

(Other Telégrums Vay (Pupes 2 and 3)

THOSE

PIRACY REGULATIONS,

Why be a Hero? We have received the following enter for publication:

Sir, have not seen the

The British Bulldog stunt is all Fight on an election or recruiting! platform, but in this case there is) nothing in it. always remember, At the Scarborough Festival, the M. C, C, playing against Piney Regulations, having been ing that many of us who see the Yorkshire, compiled 358 for 9, and declarett.. Astill knocked up 102 somewhat busy at my business of foolhardiness of fighting pirates and A. E. Gilligan 100, Yorkshire replied with 181 (Sutcliffe 61), getting my ship repaired after against such ah..ormal odds.

"THE BLUES.”

the

C. E. Warren & Co., Ltd., have

in stock. Page 4.

Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick will appear at the Star Theatre on Saturday the 15th. inst.Page *

Recreation Grounds. The Council agreed to the first reading of a Bill intituled An Consignees are notified of the Ordinance to amend the Public arrival of the s.s. "Elpenor" - Places Regulation Ordinance Page--12 1870, and to repeal the Queen's Recreation Ground Ordinance, 1898, and the Recreation Grounds Ordinance, 1909.

Chinese Recreation Ground.

There was read a first time at

The draw for the yacht "Collen" will take place on the 14th. inst.

Page 4.

Lane, Crawford's give a list of table glassware on Page 6,

Consignees are also notified

Fender, taking 6 for 40, and followed on with 324 for 5, and declared.typhoon damage bin I have my could and did fight Germrns, and telling of a new dance from Bill intituled An Ordinance to of the arrival of the 8.x. Cordil-

tralian MacDonald, taking 7 for 46.

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Arrives in Canada as Lord Renfrew.

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LISTEN.

Advertising is. #businces economy which adds actual value.

to other products-ialen dong economically.

A New Fox-Trotą

The English papers to hand are America, "The Blues" by name. provide for the management of lere "Page i Holmes contributed 60, Sutcliffe 62, and Rhodes 84 not out. Rain own ideas and have heard those would do it again. fell, and the match was abandoned.

I don't see the good of being an enquiry from a local dancing the area known as the Chinese of some of my friends engaged in dead hero, for the Hongkong teacher, we hear it has been in Recreation Ground and the ex- At Blackpool, the England elevén compiled 265 (Sandham 63), the river trade. and 239 (Bowloy 62 and Mead 55), Lancashire scored 252 (Hallows) The owners do not want us to Government to be proud of; that vogue in America for a long while. penditure of the revenue derived 63, Pewtress: 50)); and only 83 it the second knoek, with the Ans- fight; that is the way they love won't feed those who are depen-Months ago the records from therefrom, and to repeal the their ships. If I fight and have the dent of me and I don't expect the America such as "Blue Gypsy Recreation Grounds (Amend Hongkong Government will Blues," "Wang Wang Blues," etc., ment) Ordinance, 1914, and the misfortune to win, I may get a

and lately "Nothin But" and Recreation Grounds Amendment medal, but most certainly the sack either.

Ordinance, 1922. What they want us to do is "You've Got to see Mamma every for that same reason, or for the

Night" proved the popularity of The Nursing Home stronger one that the pirates will what no officer or

Conductors The second reading of the Bill insist that I am discharged he would attempt against such odds the slow Fox Trot."

here have been approached to intituled An Ordinance to provide cause I am a "fan kiva" and say 5010 one). have helped to kill some Chinese." I am an engineer. Who am I play one or two each programme, for the incorporation of the Trus

The but they say they are not tees of the War Memorial Nurs-Flirt is being screened at the The latter reason would be quite going to fight under?

In, Shanghai there Ing Home was agreed to. IR.H. the Prince of Wales, travelling as Lord Renfrew, arrived enough to stop me from getting a he and probably is a real good are at least three "Blue"

answer is the master, who may wanted.

The Bill was later passed. thie morning aboard the Empress of France, the officers of which job in any Chinese-owned ship

Japan's Thanks, State that the Prince thoroughly enjoyed the voyage. The only it does not matter much what morchant.seaman who knows all Fox Trots every night. Now that

Before the conclusion of the welcome of an official character was a call by the Governor flag she flies, British, Chinese, about his job as a sailor, but whe London is to dance it, perhaps General's A.D.C. The Prince proceeds almost immediately to his Portuguese or Chilian or Pana. has no idea of defending his ship Hongkong will follow. If you business of the meeting, HE. the maian; they are practically all against a horde of well-armed play a "Blues record at thirty- Governor read a communication Chinese-owned. If I was fortunate men, and who only knows mighty five bars to the minute, and not from the Japanese Consul General enough to lose I should probably little about the use of firearms forty-five as is usual, you will get in Hongkong, conveying the And the Government say that he the so-called new dance. It is deep gratitude of himself and his have lost (1) My life, (2) My job, so discretion. There seemto be more difficult than the usual Fox local compatriots, and of the of Wallingford." is the chief at and (3) Everything else,

What should I be fighting for, otherstarred with thats me brush. Trot and unless one has a good Government of Japan, for the sense of rhythm it is better to sit massage of sympathy and vote of A big strike has been declared in the Government textile works anyhow? A lot of Chinese pas-

it out. There are few variations, money passed at the last meeting at Moscow. Anti-Soviet outbreaks are reported from Tuaritzin, senger, who probably engineered

SHIFTING SPANNER.

and those quickly learnt by any-of Council in connection with the Tula, and other parts of Russia.

the whole shooting match, Hongkong, September 12th. 1923.Jone who can foz-trot,

oarthquake disaster in Japan.

ranch at Alberta.

Quebec, Jeptember 12.

"ANTI-SOVIET OUTBREAKS RẸP, RTBN."

Riga, September 12.

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Yours etc..

Booth Tarkington's story "The World Theatre. Pages 4 and 12, A notice of interest to shareholders in the Douglass Steamship Company Ltd, is published on Pago 4.

The super-film entitled "Foolish Wives" is being screened at the Coronet Theatre-Page 12,

At the Star Theatre, The San

traction Page 4 and 12. ga

Particulars of important auction sales are given on Page

Board Residence is advertised at Kowloon Page 4