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ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING.

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OUR UNIVERSITY.

PORTUGUESE CLERK'S BODY SOUND.

CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY PREDICTED.

MR. CHURCHILL GETS A ROWDY RECEPTION.

(Reuter's Service )

London, December

With the election campaign in its last stage, party experts are indulging in forecasts, including unopposed returns, as follows:-

RECOVERED FROM HARBOUR.

NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR APPOINTED.

BROTHER OF LOCAL RESIDENT,

Police launches searching the News has been officially con- harbour this morning cleared up veyed to us to-day that Mr. Wi

a mystery concerning the dis liam Woodward Horne, CLE, The Conservative estimate that there will be 332 Conservatives: appearance of Mr. J. J. dos is to be the new Vice-Chancellor 157 Liberals: 120 Labour; and six others.

Wars:

P. Gosano, a elerk employed af Hongkong University in The Liberals estimate that the new Parliament will comprise at the Hongkong Shanghai Bank.jsuccession to Sir William Bruo-! 243 Conservatives: 240 Liberals; 120 Labour; and seven others. Mr. Gosano's dead body was yate. K. C. M. G. The appoint

The Labourites" estimate is as follows: 310 Conservatives, 139 found floating in the harbourmont was made at a meeting of); Liberals: 160 Labour; and six others.

near Kowloon this morning, con. the Court of the University held) The wide divergence between the Conservative and Liberalfirming the

feats his yesterday, and the now Vice-| estimates is due to a difference of opinion with regard to the out. family and friends had felt since Chancellor is expected to arrive come of 273 three-cornered contests.

his disappearance during the in Hongkong in February next, Except among Liberal optimists there is a consensus of opinion week-end. The deceased, who about a week before Sir William that there will be a Conservative majority. The only question is was detained at the Bank last Bronyate departs. whether it will be sufficient to carry out the policy of Protection. Friday evening on account of The new Vice-Chancellor has All parties during the next three days will strive to win a slight urgent work connected with held the post of Director of Public) advantage which may mean so much.

the monthly balancing of ac: Instruction, Bangal, since 1913 The centre of gravity remains the industrial North, particularly counts, was known to leave and has been Deputy Secretary Lancashire, where the unionists are intensifying their efforts. Mr. at

9.30 that night. but to the Government of Bengal As since 1920. He was also a Mem- Baldwin is speaking to an audience of 8,000 từ-night, while Lord he did not proceed home. Derby and Lord Birkenhead are addressing A Teat meet anxiety grew with his continued ber of the Calcutta University ing in Free Trade Hall Manchester. Mr. Lloyd George is making absence. a report was made to Commission which sat from 1917|

raid on East Anglia, where the Liberals hope to win some of the the police and in a search of the to 1919. agricultural seats from the Conservatives.

harbour waters the police dis A son of the late Mr. Robert Mr. Asquith's Confidence.

covered his dead body. Its con- Hornell, Barrister-at-Law of the London. Dezember 3. dition showed it had been in the loner Temple, the new Vice-l Mr. Asquith, in a speech at the Glasgow Liberal Club, de-water for several days. The de-Chancellor is also a brother off nounced election rowdyism. He said he was sure it was repugnant ceased, who had been very many Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, well-known to the Labour leaders. While he would not hazard a conjecture years in the service of the Hoax in Hongkong as the Secretary of with regard to the precise composition of the new House of Com-kong and Shanghai Bank, is sur- the China Sugar Refinery Com.į muns, he was reasonably confident that Mr. Baldwin would not get vived by a widow and severali pany. Messrs Jardine.. Matheson! a majority adequate to dethrone Free Trade in Britain (Cheers),

children, with whom the sympathy is felt.

Mr. Lloyd George Optimistic.

London, December 3.

In a speech at Cambridge railway station, whilst en route to Norwich, Mr. Lloyd George' declared that whatever the result of the election. I iberalism would win such a thumph as it bad not win for mary a dif

"Cood Old Mac!"

London December 3,

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DISAPPEARED.

FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

LADY WINS $50.

Only two of the threa matches contained on our coupon last week were played. This circums tance favoured the com- petitors, but, notwithstand- ing, only one succeeded in correctly forecasting the

the goal-scores at games played. The suc cessful competitor was

MISS LINA COMES,

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10, Austin Avenue, Kowlson,

The prize of $50 there- fore goes to this lady, and, if she will call at the Telegraph office, we shall be pleased to hand her the sum named.

BILLIARDS.

A WIN FOR EASMA.

135 PER ANNUM

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More than ever before. Car owners are seeking the sign of "Most Miles per follar” when buy- ing tyres.

Buying on a sound basis of mileage and value, the public a naturaliy turned to fun Dipped Cards. In these quality

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The FIRESTONE sign is a guide to economical tyre buying.

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TO-DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.

United Press 8 vice to the Telegraph."}

DEADLOCK IN U. S. CONGRESS.

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS DELAYED.

LTD.

Washington, December 3, Congress has convened but is likely to experience a deadlock for several days because of the Progressives' demand for larger Committee representation. As a result, President Coolidge's ad- dress has been delayed.

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Immigration Committee, will immediately offer a Bill restricting immigration to two per cent, of resident nationals, instead of the present three per cent.

REUTER'S CABLES.

COALPIT DISASTER AT SHEFFIELD.

MEN HURLED TO THEIR DEATH.

London, December 3.

It is reported that forty man have been killed in the Nunnery coaipur, at Sheffield. Tubs containing 176 men were hurled to the bottom of the pitsbaft owing to a rope breaking. Ambulances and doctors have been rushed in the pithead, where there is a large crowd. Hitherto two men have been rescued, seriously injured.

A train of twenty to thirty tubs, each containing about four men, was being drawn up the inclined road conveying the men from the pit bottom to work when the rope snapped, and the train dashed dee pes and Co. Born in September, 1878. Club and the Dockyard, in the chance to jump clear, and tubs and passengers were hurled together The match between the Easma back at terrific speed for several hundred yards. The men had no thenew Vice-Chancellorwaseduc-.

Hongkong Billiards Association with terrific force. Six bodies have bitherto been brought up, some ated at Radley and Trinity College. Oxford. In 1901 he received Eiscompetition, was concluded last unrecognisable. A dozen men have been sent to hospital.

Late: first appointment in the Indian evening, the former winning by

1,445 to 1,288, The Educational Service, his career!

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in that Service being: Professor scores are as follows:- of English. Presidency College,

DOCKYARD. ¡Calcutta. 1902 Inspector ofis. E Alderman and Assistant Director of Public R. T. Taylor European Schools. Bengal, 1903: A. Oswick Instruction. Bengal...1906. In W. Burd 1908. Mr. Hornell resigned from R. D. Spanton

of Education, Whitehall. serving

Remarkable seen were witness dat a meeting addressed by YOUNG GERMAN MISSING Mr. Churchill at Fin-bury Park Empire Music Hall this afternoon.]* A crowd of nowdje- tried to prevent him speaking and their "bon="

The disappearance of a young competed with the cheers of his supporters for everal minutes.German was

reported to the Eventually, Mr. Churchill obtained a bearing but was constantly police to-das. Erich Georbe, 25, the Service and joined the Board G. Pile interrupted. Mr. Churchill rebuked the interruptors, declaring that they were striking as the foundation of demeracy. A reference by Mr. Churchill to Mr. Kamsay Macdonald evoked, opposition cheers and cries of MERDANESEve and "ip Rebels !

Mr. Churchill Ton Good for Hecklers.

London. December 3.

Mr. Churchlif- Le #don tout continued to be characterised by lively beckling, especially on the subject of the Dardanelles, but the speaker's neas salles triumphed at Shepherds Bush and Waltham stow, notably the latter, where the au lience threatened to eject the

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Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, speaking at Aheraton, denied that willingness leave the wording out of Capital Levy to Treasury officials was we skening his opinion. He pointed out the Manches- tor Liberal Conference approved the principle of a levy in 1919.

The Real Dog Fight."

London. December 2

Mr. Baldwin in the tinal speech of his national campaign at Liverpool met with an enthusiastic recaption. He stated that the real dog food the plection is between the Liberals and Labour.)

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the Colony, left his residence as Enquiries and Reports until 1910. A. F. Knight No. 4 Broadwood Terrace, Happy and in 1911 being appointed as R. Valley, on the morning of the Secretary 1st instant, and his absence ince Education Conference. In 1913, G. White

Imperial H. Davis tha date has caused anxiety to his friends. One of Educational Service as Director W. H.Sheppard uch Mr. Hornell rejoined the Indian B. V. Murray there. D. E. Graeffe, of Reuter of Public Instruction, which post Brockelmann and Company, Ses he gives up to come to long- police. and in bis report stated terday decided to inform the konz that the missing man was 5 feet mandership of the most Eminent He was decorated with a Com- inches in height, with fair hair order of the Indian Empire in and blue eyes, und was

clean! 1918. shaven.

The Premier said he was convinced that if the Labour Party did not SHEKLUNG'S PLIGHT. exist, the majority of Labvar voters would rather vote for a change in the Beral policy than a "wait and see" policy. He added: “ I I get a mandare from the country. I mean to carry it out to the full." Warning to Trusts.

London. December 3.

The Cabinet members, Sir Samuel Hoare and Sir P. Lloyd Greame, speaking at Chelsea and Hull respectively, stated that the Government had decided that if combines were formed as a result of the tarif, they would remove the tanff and proceed against such trusts.

POLITICAL TACTICS.

HOUSES AND SHOPS

ROBBED.

CHINA PONIES.

JOCKEY CLUB TAKES ACTION ON DEFINITION.

TO-NIGHT'S MATCH.

The Nunnery disaster is less serious than was previously on- ticipatel. Rescue work has been completed, and all the bodies have been recovered except two, which are literally cut in half. The final list of casualties gives seven killed and 35 injured.

A REMISSION OF SENTENCE.

NEW YORK COMPTROLLER'S CASE.

Washington, December 3. President Coolidge has granted "executive clemency" to Comp- troller Craig, the chief financial officer of New York City, who was 250 sentenced to two months' imprisonment for contempt of court. A 250 remission of the sentence has been granted on the recommendation 250 of the Secretary for Justice. The President said the decision was 250 solely due to the public necessity of keeping Mr. Craig in his post 250 as comptroller. He condemned th. Comptroller's conduct in crit- 195 cising the Federal Courts of New York. The President's action bas removed what promised to develop into a pational political issue, 1445 Certain political leaters of both parties had sharply criticized the “

severity of the sentence passed on Mr. Graig, who refused to mecant

Craig alleged was seriously prejudicial to the city's interest. his statements, made four years ago, refleeting on Judge Mayer's handling of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit receivership, which Mr.

the Chub de Recreio are to play To-night and to-morrow night

the Catholic Men's Club at the V.R.C., when the former will be represented by Messrs. E. Remedios, F. Barrados, F. Silva, J. Ribeiro, J. Lopes and P. A. Yvanovich."

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It will be remembered that a few days ago we reported that a Regarding the situation on the strong difference of opinion had East River front, a report from arisen between certain owners Sheklung states that many shops of race ponies and the Stewards. and family houses there have of the Jockey Club in consequence been stripped by Yunnanese and of the admission to racing of Hunanese soldiers who have certain ponies not true to made their appearance at this the China Pony type and place. The troops. it is said, possessing a treater turn of speed accused the inhabitants of giving than those usually raced. The & cordial welcome to Chan King Jockey Club has apparently. ming's forces recently. Washington, December 3.

Artaken notice of the complaint Congress opened at midday, and has to face an almost un-thousand of these Yunnanese advertisement in today's issue. Stephen's College begins

about ten lodged, for, as appears from an present, there are

The new school year at St. paralleled situation owing to the conflicting aims of different groups. The progressive bloc, which claims to wield the balance of power, and Hunanese troops in the an extraordinary general meeting Mondy. December 10th. sa which is prepared to fight determinedly for the enactment of its own pro- town, and nearly all the Mer of the Club been called for day there will be an entrance gramme, which inclelles the reorganisation of committees. Di chant Volunteers have been dis- Wednesday afternoon next, Dr. examination. Paze 4.

cember 12th.. following the half- agreements on this point may delay the opening of proceedings.

With regard to the dispute in yearly meating. Washington. December 3.

the first ballot.

ES. CONGRESS HAMPERED.

In the House of Representatives the Progressive bloc will make good its threat to create a deadlock over the election of the Speaker: No candidate has receoved the necessary majority overall others in

Washington, December 3. After four ballots, none of which resulted in the election of Speaker, the House adjourned until to-morrow.

THE PE O. ANNUAL REPORT.

FOUR NEW MAIL STEAMERS.

London, Decerober 3.

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INTER-VARSITY EVENTS.

OXFORD DEFEAT CAMBRIDGE.

London, December 3.

In the Inter-Varsity relay mures at Oxford, Cambridge were Leaten by Oxford by four events to one.

The truck was in bad condition, but the Oxonians, who included five Americans, ran brilliantly. They won the half mile in 1.31 and one fifth, an Inter-varsity record, the mile in 3.27 and one fifth, an- other Inter Varsity record, the four miles in 18.44 and four fifths, and the 480 yds, burdles in 17 and two fifths. Cambridge, won the two miles in 8.6 and two fifths.

MURDER OF BRITISH POLITICAL OFFICER.

Delhi, December 3. Particulars of the murder of Major H. Finnis show that be was mothring towards Manikhwa to attend a meeting, but owing to ja inistake the Zhob lovy corps was not ordered to guard the danger- one spots in the Hassuband Pass, where several tribal limits meet The car we fired on as it entered the pass, and Major Finnis and the driver were instantaneously shot.

Los Angeles had the highest death rate, 29 decimal 5, and New

AMERICAN MORTALITY FIGURES.

Washington. December 3. The Fifth Ordinary General There were 11.066 deaths from motor-car accidents in the United Meeting of the China Light and States last year, an increase of 1,198 compared with the previous the post of magistrate. Chu Chouk-resolutions will be proposed held at the Office of the Com- the Heuneshan district regarding At such extraordinary meeting. Power Co. (1918) Ltd., will be, year. man, the present magistrate, after laying down that a Chins pong pany, St. George's Building, on York's was 15 decimal 3. many conversations with Lam is a horse measuring 13 hands 3December 20th-Page 4. King-wan, the newly-appointed inches and under and that any A meeting of members of the latter taking over the position, or such height will be ineligable Shipbuilders will take place at magistrate. has agreed to the China Pony which measures over Institution of Engineers and

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIAL

Indianapolis, December 3. condition that only thirty men to compete in any race the Institute are allowed as bodyguards At reserved

Governor Mccray has been served with warrants for his for China Pontes, December, 5th to make arrange appearance to answer eight indictments for forgery and embezzle- the same time, an officialt is also proposed to add ments for the Annual Ball-Pagement. His friends have furnished twenty-five thousand dollars ball notice has been- published the following new rule: The 4. that io View of the pre-Stewards must refuse to enter A second call has been made sent serious situation no forces any Pony which in their opinion on the shares of the Hongkong of any description are to be per-is not a China Pony, but thair Tug and Lighter Company. mitted to enter the territory. It decision must be supported by a | Page 4.

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ANOTHER IRISH AFFRAY.

London, December 1.

1. S. AERIAL EXPEDITION TO NORTH POLE.

Washington, December 1.

The annual report of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam is, however, reported that both board of five members any or all The half-yearly meeting of the A reptuagenarian farmer named Brennan was shot dead and Navigation Company shows that after providing for depreciation the former and thenew magistrate of whom may be Stewards. The Hongkong Jockey Club will take his nephew dangerously wounded during an affray at Grange, Co. and adding £105.000 to the Insurance Fund, making it £3,200,000, have enlisted bandits, and that decision of the board shall be place in the Board Room of Sligo. A number of arrests has been made. there is a credit balance of £817,000 on the year's accounts, includ- they propose to fight for the final If such new rule is passed. Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., ing £101,000 brought forward. A dividend of five per cent. is de position.

fit,shall not apply to ponies which Ltd., and not at the Hongkong Clared on the preferred shares and twelve per cent. on the deferred, A report from Shiu Lum, a have already been runin racts or Club as previously notified.- tax free. A sum of £123,000 is placed to reserve for the redemption markat town in the Heungshan gyn konse

the 52 per cent debentures, £10,000 is added to the provident district, states that the place has This proceeding if it is). An ExtraordinarÝ General The Secretary of the Navy, Mr.. Denby, has announced that #fated, and £101,000 in-earried fr ward.

fagain been captured by Yuen Ta, approved, will bring Hongkong Mesting of the Hongkong Jockey definite pians have been drawn up for a darsi serisi expedition to 255. The report mentions that i jeszs. Harland and Wolff and Haw-who bas seized the opportunity into line with Shanghai, and Club will be held on the 12th to the North Pole next summer.

ARKADE Leslie building tour fast steamers, each of sixteen or sented by tévithdrawal of Tientsin and will meet the views consider the correct description

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