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The

Hongkong Telegraph

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N. 18.

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號七十月十英港香

WEDNESDAY

IMPERIAL COMMUNICATIONS.

P.M.G. ON MÁILS TO THE EAST.

Beuter's Smeler?

London, October 16.

CHINA'S FOREIGN LOANS.

CONSORTIUM WANTS EX- PLANATION OF POLICY.

1.

Shanghai Ceróber In

A Peking message says th"

OCTOBER

LOCAL BOXING,

** RATTLER" MORGAN

RETURNING.

A local boxing enthusiast-for- wards us the following

I am sure LAS

boxing frat

17, 1923,

日八月九

A POOR LIAR.

STORY WHICH WAS NOT BELIEVED.

"Tell him got to be childish. Tell him if he tells me a lie to Sir P. Lloyd Greame presided at the Economic Conference.

tell me a decent one,” said Comâ:. which discussed the question of co-operation for technical research.!

Beckwith to his interpreter at the also the matter of developing research and making it mutually avail-] able between the Mother Country and the Dominions. A discussion Memorandum from the Consority in general will be pleased Marine Court this morning, after un unemployed coolie, charged an a future Imperial Institute concluded with a decision to submit tium Ministers to the Waichiaomto hear the good news that S.P.D.

Morgan is returning to this with being aboard the s.s. Pfalz of October 12 has been published the whole question to a committee for investigation and report.

Colony. Besides P. O. Morgan.without permission. had started The afternoon session of the Conference heard a statement by today. It refers the Waichiaopu the Postmaster General dealing with the unsatisfactory situation of to the Consortium Memorandum. O, Jim Cartlidge, the feather to tell the Court a long story how the Imperial mail, cable and wireless communications and passed a of December 23 in which atten. weight champion of the Army he had gone abeard the ship to resolution. firstly that representatives of the Dominions and Indiation was drawn to the fact that and Savy, and many lesser lights work.

Lance-Sergt. Wright was on should be associated with the Imperial Communications committee, while unsecured foreign debts are also expected here soon.

Regular boxing enthusiasts will patrol in the harbour gesterday which hitherto has been entirely British, secondly that all possiblejund obligations of the Chinese support should be given the State-owned Pacific calde," and thirdly Government had been left unpeed no introduction to Cartlidge afternoon when he was called on that prete rénce should be accorded British companies in connection fected, China's internal loans had He is battling with front rankers board the Pfalz lying at been temperarily consolidated on at Home and is proving a thorn Holt's Wharf. The second officer with Empire wireless concessions,

the ecurity of the surplus in the side of many an aspirant told him that defendant had been Customs revenues, and requested to the champion-hip.

Fouad with a broached case of pocket knives in his possession and had been arrested by the ship's officers

Mails to the East.

Sr I Worthington Evans announced that the Government had that in future such surplus

If Cartlidge does actually come turned down the proposal to revert to Italian port transhipment of Customs revenues no longer be Eastern mails on the grand that it was doubtful whether the step applied exclusively to the service here, boxing will get a great but also boom, as a bout between him and would result in an eceleration of dternatively that any accelera of internal loans. tion would be in-ufficient trompensate the very heavy additional liquidation of foreign debts Seaman ('hadwick would be This enst. He tributed the ante cement in the Eastern Extension Casand obligations guaranteed by worth going miles to see.

Imatch would be good enough for cables services, wherely pre-warefciency had now been restored the Chinese Government. amf all important desta ati is in India ag! Australia could be

the Sational Sporting Club, let

reached in an avenue of three or four hours.

alone Hongkong.

>tutions.

The Past Office-Marconi Dispute.

London. Uetoder Ih

With

Desi.

The Marine Magistrate passed sentence of 2 months" hard labour.

CANTON HOUSE

SEIZURES.

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The latest development in the

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CRICKET CARTOONS.

Another "Telegraph"

Feature.

Today the Telegraph commences a new weekly feature will which make a special appeal to local cricketers.

We have commissioned an old and experienced cricketer to write weekly notes on the game, these to be illustrated with topical cartoons, the first of which appear to-day. Both the Botes and sketches are the work of "The Arawhair Critic."

The notes will appear every Wednesday in the Telegraph, and we hope to have each contribution accompanied by at least

two cartoons.

Cricketers should make a point of getting Wednes day's

Telegraph every week.

BOY SCOUTS.

MOTOR GYMKHANA,

PLENTY OF FUN PROMISED.

There should be plenty of fun at the Motor Gymkhana which is to take place on the Hongkong Football Club's ground at Happy Valley on Saturday, November 3rd. when the prizes won in the recent motor trials will be pre- sented.

A most attractive and varied programme is assured, and it is expected that, there will be some very novel features to be seen. A iband will be in attendance.

Watch out for fuller details, together with date of entries. And make a point of being pre- sent. Book the date now.

MUD AND FILTH.

A WANCHAI NUISANCE

In a summon- remanded from last Wednesday in which Wong "The attention of the under

Tin, of S1 Wanchai Road, was signed bus heen called to the Memorial of the Ministry of

summoned for not abating a nui E: is understood that the East Finance recommending the pre- Surrey Regiment have some very

sance. Dr. W. W. Pearse appeared before Mr. C. D. Melbourne this manent continuance of the afore-fine boxers amongst them and this is all the more pleasing Bee-

morning on behalf of the Sanitary The deadlock between the Post Ofier and Mare nis reganting mentioned Schenge, and it- exten

Department to explain that the the issue of a licence to the latter to erect stations in Beirah fur sinn to the service of the Chineseing that the Hongkong Boxing

naisance lay in allowing an communicating with wireless stations being erected in the Dominions portion of the ninety-six million | Association is expecting to open!

accumulation of mud and fith to was explained by Sir 1. Worthington Evans as due to the question dollars lean of 1992, thus earmark,the season next month.

ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS,

gather at the foot of a retaining of division of traffic between the flowernment and the Cripane's ing for service of these internal Boxing is the vraze all over the

wall in a lane situated at the An agreement, had practically been reached on piling bans the whole surplus accruing Eist at

the present. and it's seizure of houses at Wongsha by

On Saturday afternoon last, the

rear of the defendant's property. the lines in July, but the Company changed its mind and rebered from the present Chinese Customs time Hongkong pot a move on the Government, en reports that the arrangement. The Fast Vilice now proposed a Riviera of intarit, and precluding the use of

the material at hand. they are public property, is that Boy Scouts held their secco This had completely choked up annual swimming sports in the the lane and had dan med in à as security for any ingkong will lack nothing in parade of some 3,000 of the... hath, by coprtesy of the oil of water. on a regional basis, for example/jrvices to Mouth, Africa and the latter

He agreed that en-ulidation he matter of god bouts as soon affected people has been held in Club officials. Proceedings began in sume measure the accumula Canada to be condante l'hy the Goverment station, while Marconi general debt- handle the Indian and Australian traffe. In the meantime the scheme. The undersigned Min-as the Boxing Association starts Canton. Carrying red and white at So'clock and the ensuing eventsion helped to buttress up the Government is hurrying the completion of its station, which will leisters are compelled to recomt a

Thu: ball moving Capacity banners. inscribed "Repeal the ready to operate before the end if 1924

forinal protest against this action

houses will be assumabejonies, and punish the informers came of well up to time. Some retaining wall, but this was hard- really close racing was keenly ly necessary. The view advanced of the Chinese Government in dis-

these houseowners went through and enthusiastically watched by by the defence hal been that rewarding their communication

all the principal streets and later the spectators, and the divers were the earth to be senoved the Regarding local talent we are of December 25, and making the

called The Civil Governorshowed very pretty style and jubove arrangements. They re-very well off in this connection.)

and the Finance Depart-

good form. A Life-Saving Race hind the Wafehlapu. firstly a to Serg. Tribe, of the RG.A., and treat. Many of them were seen

Pte. Flynn. of the King's, are: foreign debts and obligation- cer-

their place among the item.

as the three maths' limit fixed tain of which are now in default, training assiduously in anticip-bitterly crying a thes marched and is an Obstacle Race had ant's architect, said that we ar At the close of the sports, Mrs. by the Magistrate for removal of that they were contracted by theation of bouts. The formeris a

It is reported that the ban-Grace kindly presented to the the nuisance was concerned, he London. Cletober 19.

Chinese Government before the much improved fighter in every Sir Montague Barlow. Minister of Labour, speaking at a fun-date of conclusion of some of the way and has great confidence in on house property in Centon winners the certificates which understood that litigation was

himself. This will be seen by which cheon in London. repudiated the charge that the Government hautemai, ioans, which according his acceptance of Iron Bux'sto. foreign hank- for protective the Association issues instead of impending between the naval

la the contrary, the to the present proposals are to be new expenditure initiated by the Government comprised Fourteen secured by the surplus Chinese challenge to the Colony. Flynn purposes on to over the milion- for the construction of roads and bridges and an additional renues: secondly that under deserves a lot more credit than million

is a Japanese and French hanks have the terms of the agreements in has been given him. He other twelve millions was to be spent on trade development, and such foreign kans, the Chinese lutton for punishment and is all advanced the greater part at ten million on reconstructing programmes of the railway com- (ovemment engage in the event

Sght inside the ropes. Fancy high rate of interest. panies. It was impossible greatly to extend the housing policy until of defanit, ur of specific work and stalling are not in his the acute shortage of skilled men in the building trade be ea-ed.

reperire. security pledged becoming in- The Government expected much help from the imperial effective. to provide from other

Last, but not least, there is the Economic Conference in the distribution of manpower and sources the sans necessary to passibility of a fight between Iron strengthening and organisation of markets. Sir Montague Barlowe dure payment of the principal Bux and Seaman Duncan being] said he was delighted Mr. Bruce had supported the idea of group and interest. The undersigned arranged. and if this takes place settlement in the Dominions, which was one of the most hopeful must point out that these foreign great credit should be given the lines of progress,

BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYMENT.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING.

Broken faith us regards memployment relief.

ten millions to assist the ineal anthorities in the relief works.

DUTCH INDIES DEFENCE,

EXTENSION PROPOSAL OPPOSED

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revenues

lin procession.

has been mortgaged

dollars, of which

STOWAWAY CASE. A

prizes.

retaining wall would collapse.

Mr. W. L. Weaser, the defend-

The afternoon closed authorities and

the adjoining

with the presentation to Mrs. owner to decide which party was race of a bouquet by a diminu- responsible for the repairing of tive Sea Scout and a vote of thanks the retaining wall. The case proposed by District Scoutmaster awaited the return of Mr. Eldon White to her and to all those who Potter, and, being an important had so kindly assisted in making one, it might probably not cuma the ports a success. The singing up for hearing within less than of the National Anthem brought|six months.

the little ceremony to a close. His Worship made an order for The results were as follows: removal of the nuisance and for 50 yanls Senior Championship, measures to be taken to prevent Ist. Sung Cheuk Piu.St. Joseph'a recurrence thereof, Troup, (time 3843): 2nd L Wo St. Joseph's Troop

30 yards Junior Backstroke.

TWO MEN DISCHARGED. loans are entitled to priority over Boxing Association for theirt

George W. Bro degan, the later internal loans, and thesiatours in clearing various diffi- accordingly request an immediate cult obstacles. I am certain that American, and John Seporo. 18. jexplanation and clear statement this fight would be the best that Filipino, appeared before Mr. J. R.

regarding the intention of the could be arranged locally and Wood. at the Police Court this 1st.. E Zimmern. the Roving Chinese Government in respect there are many eager to see the morning, on a charge of stowing Fifth. (time 57): 3nd, J. Laing

"Ironma3 to the enplugment in future of

once more in action. faway on the Presiden: Wilson ist. Wanchai.

One Length Wolf Cubs' Pare. the surplus customs

We could aptly term this fight prior to her departure from Hong-

1st.. G. Chue. 3rd. Pack. (time) toward payment of foreign debts the battle of the year", and it kong. The Second Chamber began the discussion of the Bill for the and obligations." (Signed) Schuris certain the City Hall would The explanation given by the 19): 2nd. E. Churn. 5th Pack. further defence of the Indies Socialist. Heer Hugenholtz, and the man, De Fleurinu. Macleay and not be large enough to hold the first defendant was that he went | 100 yards Senior Championship.] Liberal Democrat. Heer Marchant, opposed it and sixteen other Yoshizawa.

aboard to look for employment. 1st., E Zimmern. the Roving members notified their intention of participating in the debate.

was promised a job as a greaser. Fifth. (time 1.16.3 5): 2nd., K. petition against the B 1. organised by the Social democratic party!

and whilst awaiting the return of Wilson, 1st. Wanchait and the Netherlands Federation of Trude Unions, with over a million

the Second Engineer who held signatures, was presented to the President at the opening of the

out this bope. was discovered and sitting.

arrested by the Water Police.

The Hague. Cetober 16.

DEMONSTRATIONS IN BERLIN..

Berlin. October 18.

Hinter

crowd.

CZECH PRESIDENT IN PARIS.

París, October 16.

A demonstration of unemployed in front of the Town Hall He agreed with M. Poincare that reparations and other Treaty collided with the police, and three demonstrators were wounded with obligations must be completely fulfilled. A brilliant reception revolvers. Demonstrations elsewhere in the city were suppressed flowed. without bloodshed.

CHARGES REFUTED.

Melbourne, October 16.

discharge.

TO DAY. Closing Exchange 2s. 3 3/167.

Barometer 2 p.m. 30.10 Temperature 2 p.m. 76

Humidity 2 p.m.

50 High Tide 5.31 p.m. Low Water 8.23 p.m.

Lighting Up-Time 5,57 p.

News in To: Day's New Advertisements.

570 bags of Tonkin Whitę Rice will be sold by public auction. Page 4.

Wanted! Three roomed flat or

50 yards Junior Championship. 1st., W. Foulds, Ist, Wanchai, time 373 5): 2nd. L. White, lt, Hi Worship said that there Wanchal. Cordial speeches were exchanged at a dinner given by M.

Senior Diving. Ist.. A Maykhana will be held on the 3rd. Hongkong's first Motor Gym. Millerand in honour of President Masaryk of Czecho-Slovakia, who was nothing to prove that what. is visiting Paris and then going to London. President Masaryk de- the defendant had stated was not St. Joseph's Troop: 2nd. J. Kote-

prox. Page 7. clared that France could rely on them in evil days as well as good. true, and he ordered the man's wall the Roving Fifth...

Life Saving Race. 1st., Kwok In regard to the second defend-Hing Wan. Sea Scouts, time 61 ant, the Filipino told the Court end, A May: that after discharge from gaol. Junior Diving. 1st.. Fhouse. Page 1. The situation in the center of the capital at non was very!

where he had been serving Zimmern: 2nd., L. White.

The Book-keeping class in con- menacing. Excited crowds in thousands, including women, packed

sentence fir stowing away on a 100 yards Senior Backstroke.--nection with the Technical the streets surrounding the Town Hall. They plundered two hakeries,

steamer from Manils, he looked 1st., Ng Hon Sang, Sea Scouts, Institute will meet in future at and held up motorcars near the Bourse and threatened, to throw

up compatriots in the Filipingtime 1.41); 2nd., E. Zimmern. 15.30 p.m. on Fridays. —Page 4. them into the Spree. They refused to disperse, and the police used! The Canning report on the Australasian administration of Club. He out-stayed his wel- 100 yards Junior Champion "The Prisoner of Zenda” is bayonets and swords and fired revolvers. Finally a deputation Pacific mandated territories entirely and emphatically refutes the come and went aboard the ship-ist., W. Foulds (time 1.38):being shown at the Coronet waited on the Burgomaster and demanded immediate relief of the charges, and expresses the opinion that the local administration is President Wilson to look up new 2nd., B. Gerrard, the Roving Fifth. Theatre.-Page 12. milliard marks and two loaves apiece, also coal and meals. They doing its best to uphold the highest ideals with regard to the natives, friends. Here he was being

50 yards Scouters and Cubbers. left upon the Kurgomaster promising favourable consideration ol

treated to breakfast when some1st.. A. S. M. Gittens, the the demands.

one caught him by the neck and Roving Fifth: 2nd., S. M. Barney,

LISTEN. ranked him over the gangway the Roving Fifth. just before the departure of the

Inter-Troop Team Race.--1st | Advertising, by the seroke it steamer.

St. Joseph's Troop: 2nd., 1st, renders, helps to create business. Asked by his Worship if it was Wanchai Troop,

Obstacle Race.-1st.. Ng Hon his intention to sail with the ship, the defendant put in a denial. Sang; 2nd., B. M. Talati. St. stating that he was hurrying over Joseph's Troop.

THE ZEV-PAPYRUS MATCH.

London. October 16.

U.S. SHIPPING BOARD POLICY.

Washington, October 16,

The Shipping Poard has decided to consolidate the five active Mr. Hildreth, the trainer of Zev, says he will accept an offer of North Atlantic and United Kingdom trade routes and to abolish the fifty thousand dollars from a local association of Laurel, Maryland, existing managing agent system. A considerable reduction in the for a match between My Own and the winner of Saturday's Zev number of ships being used is contemplated. Papyrues race, at Laurel on October 25. Mr. Jarvis says he sails

for England with Papyrus on October 23 unless otherwise in- structed.

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AGRICULTURAL-COMMERCIAL BANK.

Berlin, October 16. Further particulars of the Rentenbank show a capital of three amilliard rentenmarks, subscribed in equal parts by agriculture on

hand and ladastry and trade and commerce on the other.

AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR FINNISH LOAN.

New York, October 16.

A syndicate of bankers has taken up the Finnish Loan thirteen and a half million dollars with interest at six per cent, & price of ninety per cent.

(Other Telegrams on Page 3).

Consignees are notified of the arrival of the 8.4. "City of his breakfast in order to go In the unavoidable absence of Karachi "-Page 4. ashore before the steamer left. the Commissioner, D.S. M. White Consignees are also notified of

"Pfalz His Worship remarked that was in charge of the proceedings, the arrival of the 5.8. something should have been done ably assisted by Lt. Commander Page 4. for the defendant on discharge H. B. S. Beresford, R. N., as Re The Little Fraid Lady" is feree, Mr. A. A. Alves as starter, the title of the current attraction of from gaol ated, promised to take measures to and Lieut. Commander J. L. M.4 and 12.

Inspector Angus, who prosecat-Messrs. C. H. Blason, G. T. May, at the World Theatre-Pages send, the defendant back to Stevenson as Judges, and the "Hearts Adams" is now being Manila. Defendant was accord-Ecouters and Cabbers who acted irsene at the Star Theatre,

12. ingly discharged.

as Stewards.

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