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BRITISH ELECTION CAMPAIGN,

WHAT THE POLITICIANS ARE SAYING.

Beuter's Service)

London. November 22. Much applause is forthcoming for speakers of all shades of opinion at well-attended meetings throughout the country.

Mr. J. R. Clynes, speaking at Manchester, said nothing had set class against class more than the present election.

MILITARY WEDDING.

GOVERNOR'S A. D. C. MARRIES MISS DENISON.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER

BRUTAL ATTACK.

A YAUMATI SENSATION.

Trouble occurred in the home of a ship's steward at Temple Street. Yaumati, early yesterday morning.

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Before the locality was astir,. screams from the house, accom-

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TO ATTACK CANTON.

GEN. CHAN GETTING READY.

PLIGHT OF THE POPULACE,

SINGLE: CRÉT 10 CTR. AM PERANNODE

"RECONDITIONED CARS."

Dealers all over the country keep talk- ing about the "Lord Car" problém. They seem to regard it if à tort of nightmare, There was a time when we felt about "the same way. - "But we have learned that the higgest part of “the problem consists of getting people to realise that all Used Cars (and all Used Car dealers aren't alike. It isn't. much of a problem with us any more.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD. Telephone............... Central 3950.

DEATH OF WELL- KNOWN ENGINEER.

MR. JOHN LENNOX PASSES AWAY AT HOME

RUSSIAN CONDITIONS.

AMERICAN LÁDY'S VIEWS.

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, at Aberavon, said it was fallacy to talk goods going into the Dominions as to same going in the Continent. of the late Mr. W. E. Cross, of several police constables on to defence lines there and on to as Duckworth, of the Hongkong of what had been written in re- of Imperial Preference while there was as big a duty against our

at Newcastle, den wunced a

tari war when the paramount necessity was the establishment of Sir Robert Horne, at Glasgow, imagined that the public's better in the sincerity of Mr. Asquith and Mr. Llwyd George was strained) known

Mr. Arthur Henders 4.

international order founded in goodwill.

STRESEMANN DEFENDS HIS POLICY.

GERMANY IN DANGER OF BLEEDING TO DEATH.

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Stubbs, K.C.M.G.!, His Excel- This man, who was known to the cussed were, it is said. the tactics was spent in the service of the trade conditions were in a back-

the

Berlin, November 12.

administration of

Su-

After

Amongst the visitors in the Colony at the moment is Mrs. tireat interest centred in the

Mary Fion, an American lady We regret to have to record the who is on ap extensive world tour. wedding, which took place this afternoon in St. John's Cathedral,

death of Mr. John Lennox, which Speaking of conditions in Russia So far from General Chanook place at Home yesterday. where she had stayed for some King-ming having evacuared

was received in time, Mrs. Fiori told a newspaper of Captain Evan Cameron Cross, of the King's Regiment, and

The panied by cries of "Sava life!: Sheklung, it is now reported that The sad news Muriel Yvonne Denison.

the neighbours and he has greatly strengthened his Hongkong this morning by Mr. interviewer yesterday that her Lennox's son-in-law. Mr. F.F. own observations bore out much bridegroom, who is the only son brought

far as Shektan, in readiness to Electric Co. Mr. Lennox was gard to the deplorable situation Risca, and of Mrs. Cross, ofthe premises.. They found

battle with Dr. Sun's forces.

about 68 years of age. During his in general into which the country Edinburgh, is at present acting woman and a girl lying uncon as A. D. C. to His Excellency scious in their room, with blood

A further report states that along residence in the East-more had been precipitated since the well.

a number detachment of General Lum than thirty years his sterling introduction of the rule of tho flowing freely from the Governor, and is a

and popular officer, of wounds, and the husband no Foo's troops from the right wing character and kindly disposition Reds. There was very little to When it saw them embracing and singing "The Vowe that Breathed whilst the heide is the youngest less seriously injured, but still is moving from Chups Fa and Fa made him many friends, who will show that any measure tending and Mr. Aretaining sufficient consciousness Hson in the dir ction of Canton.all feel his loss very keenly. Mr.towards the consolidation of the Der Eden." When Labour had been in power a avek, nubody daughter of Mr.

daughter in country and the welfare of its Denison, old and highly-esteem to relate what had occurred. It is also stated that General Lennox leaves would want to go to Heaven (Laughter.)

He said that he and his family Chan arrived at Sheklung on the Hongkong, the wife of Mr. F.F. peoples in particular had resulted from the substitution of the rule Sir Walter Runciman. at Brighton. said tariffs would not helped residents of the Colony. the principal industries of shipbuilding, roal and textiles and could | There was a very large gathering

Mr. Lennox's time in the East of the Czar for the rule of the On the contrary. Bolshevik. in a wise benefit more than 140,000 out of the 1,5, unemployed, at the Cathedral to witness the were the victims of a savage evening of the 21st from Walchow Duckworth.

ceremony. including His Excel- jattack by a man who had stayed and held an important military eney the Governor (Sir Edward with them for the last two days. conference. The subjects dis

China Navigation Company,

ward state and the rasulting which he joined, as second Honey Major General Sir John victim, had represented that he to be adopted in attacking Cap-

engineer of one of their Aus poverty of the people was render- Fowler, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.. was out of employment and was tonand the

Hon. Sir Claud Severn, offered the hospitality of his affairs after the city has been cap-ralian Line steamers, in 1836, ed the more intolerable by the

Between four and five tared.

He was promoted chief engineer imposition of a head-tax to which K.B.E. C.M.G., and Lady Severn, house.

in and Mrs. H. Eo'clock the morning, the Latest report indicate that the shortly after this and in 1901 was every man and woman in the A large force of police guarded every entrance to the Reichstag Cominodore

had a corresponding value of 25 Assistant on the resumption of the debate of November 20th. Herr Strese-firace, Col. W. A. Blake, C.M.steward woke up from sleep to Canton Government is taking appointed to the shore staff at country was subjected. This tax

Lieut.-Cal. Nicholson, find the man standing over him even stronger measures to secure Shanghai.

seventy-five cents in the case of mann dwelt on the hopelessness of the situation so long as Germany D.SO.,

of the with an axe. Several blows had funds with which to meet the perintendent Engineer. was in danger of bleeding to death from the wounds of the Rhine C.M.G.. · D.S.Đ, many

of man. and Rubr. He declared that he would not consent to ze tierman bridegroom's brother officers, as been inflicted with the weapon demands of the various military remaining at the northern port women and a dollar in the case "We have reached the end of well as leading residents of the before the steward was able to forces. The pawnbrokers are be some seven years, Mr. Lennox

Heing forced to pay their taxes in was transferred to Hongkong. Mrs. Flori left Russia with a payments go to France's cashbook

scramble from his bed. our dr.ancial capacity." He announced the removal of the state of Colony.

The wedding was thoroughly escaped on to the verandah and advance up to 1927, whilst tenants remaining here until 1915. La firm conviction that Communist emergency from a number of districts, and declared that foreign fin- encies had offered the German Government credit for at least a military in character, and the his cries brought a number of who have not already paid a that year Mr. Lennox went rule under the conditions in month's rent in advance are Home on leave for a few months, which it existed in that country miliard gold mark-, provided the present Government remained in music was supplied by the regi-people to his assistance.

Before this, the man's wife and being arrested and held until returning to the East the follow-was not as productive of good as power. The peech was loudly applauded by the majority off mental band of the 2nd. Batin.

Moreover, ing year to take up the post offits protagonists would claim for King's Regiment under Bandther fourteen-year-old daughter payment deputies

The debate was adjourned until tomorrow when the German master Hemsler, whilst at the had also fallen victims to the landlords who have produced Superintendent Engineer, at Bom-r

conclusion of the ceremony the attack. Terrible injuries were legal title deeds to prove that boy, to supervise the large num Nationals' vote of censure will be taken.

being ber of vessels belonging to the bridal couple passed out of the inflicted on them from which they own property, Cathedral under an arch formed they are not expected to recover. compelled to pay a certain fes Company which were engaged on before the deeds are returned transport service during the war. [of the swords of the bridegroom's

The allegede sailant. in Some of the laudlords have had Since the war. Mr. Lennox has brother officers.

The bride, who was given away endeavouring to make his escape their deeds photographed and been engaged as supervisor in THE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES.

by her father, baked altogether by the staircase, found his way sent in the copies to the Govern-connection with the construction

Closing Exchange 24. 3. 11/16. eventually charming in a gown of white barred

led.

Barometer in the yards at Home. He paid

2 p.m. 29,93 blood-stained- The City of London attitude towards protection was defined by georgette beaded with silver, her secured after a struggle. The men, but these are not recognis of new vessels for the Company At present the poorer class in-a visit to Hongkong last winter

Temperature 2 p.m. Lord Hunsdon presiding at a crowded meeting of the City Conserva-train being of Brussells lace and

habitants are experiencing very to see his daughter. Mrs. Pack-

Hamidity tive Association, which adopted Sir F.G. Banbury and Mr. Edward her veil of white tulle. She had recovered.

On the arrival of the police, an hard times. A dollar will now worth, returning Home in April

High Tide tirenfall as candidates. Lord Hanston said the view of the City as her bridesmaids Miss Beryl

At the time of his death was that protection was not a question of principle but of expedien-Arthur and Miss King, whose ambulance was requisitioned to only bus nine or ten catties of last.

WITH of white geor-take the victims to the Kwong rice, whilst only thirry catties of Mr. Lennox was retired and living ry. The City would like protective duties to be considered first with dresses

wreath Wah Hospital. Later the three firewood can be secured for the in Scotland. regard to the indu-fries affected, also generally with regard to pre-gette and

and carried victims were taken to the Govern- valent condition Lord Hun-don was of opinion that one of thejuf pink contributory causes of unemployment was the high death duties and baskets of pink roses adorned ment Civil Hospital Dying dis. super tax. Sir F. Banbury declared that Mr. Baldwin's proposals with silver ribbon. The ceremony positions were taken this morn- were identical with those of Mr. Lloyd George in 1912. No Liberal was performed by the Rev. R. J.ing by the Magistrate.

Northcore, C. F.. whilst Lieut. Very little is definitely known Candidature has hitherto been mentioned.

C. P. More. 3. C., of the King's regarding the motive of

the Regiment, wa- "best man."

attack, and the police do out Subsequent the wedding a think that robbery was intended. largely attended reception was held at Government House, and

LONDON AND FROTECTION.

London. Yorember 22.

BELGIAN JAPANESE TRADE.

Brussels, November 2

who wore

A central committee of business men gave a reception to uliater Capt. and Mrs. Cross left mission of enquiry shortly going to Japan. The president of the for their honegmoan, the bride's committee. M. Jules Carlier, in speech expressed Belgium's going-away dress being of green sympathy with Japan. Canon Legrand. head of the mission, di- fcrepe de chine trimmed with coursed on the necessity for developing reciprocal economic relations. green cel. She also and predicted that Japan will quickly recnter. The Japanese|Mack tape with flowers. Ambassador Adstuhi, in a brilliant speech, congratulated the mission.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE'S FUTURE.

London, November 24.

wore 3

EARTHQUAKE SEQUEL.

The

CHINA MAY DEMAND INDEMNITY.

Pekinz. Nov. 21.

The virtual disappearance of the Imperial Institute - fure-i shadowed in the report of the Committee enquiring into its pture) status in view of the withdrawal of overseas contributions, report recommends that most of its functions be transferred tootheri

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FOOTBALL.

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-LOTTERIES FROM

BELGIUM.

A WARNING TO HONGKONG.

News concernidz a matter that has come ca er official notice in China, in that it affrets quite a

Mr. Lennox was a prominent member of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders whilst in Hongkong, and during the war, in spite of his years, he pluckily joined the Engineers Company of the Defence Corps, being put on searchlight duty.

'CRICKET.

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NEWS IN THE ADS.

Members of the Royal Hong- Long Golf Club should note that Jasper Clark" Challenge Cup will be played for at Fanling on Sunday, December 2nd.-Page

4.

A well furnished flat is to let on Shameen-Page 4.

The Hongkong Male Voice The following have been select ja number of persons resident in the I.R.C. 2nd. XI in their League Choir will render selections, ed to represent the Kowloon this country ant Hongkong, has match against the C.R.C. 2nd XI supported by several well known communicated to the on the former's ground to-morrow local artists, at the Cathedral F. C. in their League matches on bee Saturday:

Telegraph for the information

at 2.15 p.m.-D. Rumjaha, Sirdar Hall at 9-15 p.m. on the 27th This is that Khan, E A. Moosdeen, M. Pinst.-Page 4. Ist Division v. Hongkong Club of those concerned.

H.the British Sporting Club," an Madar. I. Hassan, O. Rumjaḥn. Stewart: Wheeler, Knight:

There will be no public per- Pasco organisation at andayne and H. D. Rumjahn, A. H. M. Samy. McKelvie. "Wheeler,

Leonard, Millard. Morton, Dun-Blankenberge.in Belgium formed T. A. Wahab, R. Nazarin and M.formance at the Grand Theatre

for the purpose of running lot Sadick. can and Mason,

2nd Division v. South China teries and weeps in connection "A" Beach: Guest. Crquhart; with certain sporting events in

to-night.-Page 12.

agencies, the Institute being continued only as a clearing-house for! A Chihling mandate issueta W. Brown. Randle. Taylor: Englanc. hascome under the offi intelligence information and be merged with the Mineral Resourceslas: evenings appointed Mr. C. T. Hast. W. H. Brown. Spary. Walls cial ban y reason of its contra THE HUMAN 200.

Wang. Chen Chieb-chan and Lind Rasmussen. Reserves: vention of the Belgian law which!

Bureau.

U.S. AIR FORCE INADEQUATE.

New York, November 24.

Yen a special delegates to in vestigate the alleged injuries to Chinese in Japan during the earthquake period.

Peking, Nov. 22.

Gederal Patrick. Chief of the Army Air Service, in his annual report declares that the United States Air Force is totally inade- Mr. C. T. Wang will proeced to He urges an immediate increase of the personnel, complete Japan on the 26th inst. probably

quate.

Vickars and Haylork."

MODEL FAMILY AT SCHOOL. Sir William Clegg, on behalf of China.

reconstruction of the war-time aerodromes, replacement of, obstaving a day at Mukden CH the Sheffield Education Com-

olete machines and research development for the advancement offrete. ommercial aviation.

expressly forbids the existence of gambling institutions. Certain funds have been seized, and, as far as is possible the amounts will be remitted to the subscribers. quite a number of whom are residen: in Hongkong and

Following is a translation of addressed According to the Chiagpau. Dr.mittee. publicly congratulated Mr.

official letter Wellington Koo brought the and Mrs. Joseph Newton on the

to M. Kremer, the Consular attendance matter of the alleged ill-treat-remarkable school

Belgian ment of Chinese to the attention record of their six children. representative of Belgium in of Mr. Yoshizawa, indicating that During the whole of their scholas Hongkong, from the

careers, ranging from ten Legation at Peking: "Mr. Con-

honour if investigations prove that the tic Reporting on silver, Mocattas state the highest price of the reports are correct, China willito eight years, all six children /sul.-I bave the year, thirty-three and fire eighths. was reached on Monday coin-expect the guilty parties to he made perfect attendances, not inform you agains ciding with the lowest sterling dollar exchange. With the recovery severely punished and also an in- missing one school day or once order is open against "The British |

THE PRICE OF SILVER.

London, November 22.

of the latter, selling from India and China has relapsed to thirtsdemnity. Daily Bulletin, two and fitteen sixteenths, at which the market is steady.

MOST POWERFUL MOTOR-SHIP.

London, November 22,

being late.

MADAME CURIE GETS NATIONAL REWARD.

Paris, November 22.

The Government has tabled a Bill granting Madame Curie a The Union Castle Company has ordered the largest and most pension of forts thousand franes as a national reward on the occasion powerful motor-ship'in the world for the South African mail service. of the 25th anniversary of the discovery of radium.

It is over twenty thousand tons gross, and equipped with two sets of double-acting eight-cylinder Diesel engines, developing a minimum

of twenty thousand I.H.P.

WAR ON US. LIQUOR SMUGGLERS.

New York, November 22.

AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING FIRM FINED..

Sydney, November 22.

A shipping firm has been fined £800 for allowing eight Chinese probibited immigrants to land..

A NEW BISHOP.

London, November 22.

to

a judiciary

Sporting Club' established at Wenduyne and Blankenberge in Belgium. This association or ganises certain lotteries (ie. sweeps) on horse-races, with is in contravention, in a way, of the Belgian laws.

"In order to prevent new re- mittances I shall be grateful by your giving this fact, through the Fress or otherwise, all possible publicity.

"I add that the money sent for the racing events Manchester November Stakes of the 24th November and Cambridgeshire Stakes of the 24th October. has

The Rev. Orgil Barbeley has been appointed to the Bishopric of been seized. It will te re

́It is stated that over a hundred defendants are under indict ment, charged with liquor smuggling. The federal prosecuting officers announce their intention to arrest several well-known Peterborough.

stituted to the senders. ROBERT

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