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The

Hongkong Telegraph

FOUNDED Isa 守拜禮

PROSPERITY OF HAMBURG FORT.

SOME INTERESTING SHIPPING FIGURES.

(Special News Service.F

Outward bound ships totalled 1.087 (of which 633 were German), of an segregate tonnage of 1293,771 tons, as against 1,207 ships

The year 1923 witnessed the arrival of 17.324 high-seas ships, a

aggregating 1,118,757 tons in December. 1913,

against 14141 in 1922 and 14,242 in 1915.

(Reuter's American Service.)

£20,000 PEACE SUGGESTION.

AMERICA CO-OPERATION WITH THE LEAGUE

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JANUARY 7. 1924,

MONDAY

NEW CANTON

MOTOR BOAT FARES.

QUESTION OF PAYMENT IN ADVANCE.

DEVELOPMENT.

“A NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.”

IMPORTANT COURT DECISION:

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The FIRESTONE sign is a guide to economical tyre buying,

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.

United Press Service to the Telegraph."|

NEW SCHEME FOR WORLD PEACE.

Bordeaux. January 6.

DETAILS OF AN AMERICAN PLAN. While German propaganda has been striving to depict the Ger

A case of great interest to al Excitement still prevailson the man economic situation in the blackest colours, it is found that the AND A NORTHERN EXPEDITION?

motor boat users came up before local share market to-day, prices

New York, January 7. 'maritime statistics for the part of Hamburg for December give un-

Reports are current to-day of the Acting Marine Magistrate of many stocks making a big

The scheme outlined by the winner of the competition arranged deniable evidence of the prosperity of the great Elbe port.

by Mr. Edward Bok a well-known American editor of Dutch In December, 1923, Hamburg witnessed the arrival of 1.060 ships resolve by Dr. Son Yat-sen and (Liant. Conway Hake, R.N.R.)dance on those we recorded on

the Marine Caurt this morningm Munday-

extraction, for a plan of world peace, provides for American entrance 1596 of which were German) of an aggregate tonnage of 1,347,534 his followers to establish

Almost clamorous demand is into a World Court, extension of co-operation with the League tons, as against 1,170 ships in December, 1913, of an aggregate ton-National Government" in Can-when the coxswain of No.

ton at an early date.

being made for shares of the of Nations as now constituted, without memberships participation hage of 1,179,070 tons.

It is stated that an important charged with failing to allow a Hongkong Rope Company, with in the League's Council and Assembly, but not assuming ohlis- meeting was held at. Dr. Sun's Japanese named M. Shirosaki, the result that the price has jump-ations with regard to political questions or policies in the internal headquarters on Friday last, passenger in the motor boat 10 dired tremendously. On Saturday administration of any foreign nation: safeguarding of the Mouros presided over by Dr. Sun himself, embark when requested by him to moming business was done as Doctrine, and maintaining American tradition regarding Ameri and attended by high military and do so, at 5.30 p.m. on the 3rd. inst. $611 for cash, and when the eas independence of the Old World.

10 Reports as civil officials.

The offence was against the market opened

It urges that Articles 10 and 15 of the League Covenant be what transpired at this gathering

were offering dropped or amended, thus eliminating the suggestion of coercive Not state that it was resolved to form following Regulation, made bying.

enough shares measures, the United States not to accept responsibilities under the "National Government." to the Governor-in-Council in Aug-186516

1921: "The

offcame to bond to satisfy the Versailles Treaty unless Congress so orders specificially. The master despatch ab expedition against the North and to concentrate the every launch or motor boat when demand. and offers advanced scheme urges the admission into the League of all self-governing finances for the whole province conveying passengers shall be almost hourly. Up to tifin time, nations upon a two-thirds vote. The United States and other

which nations should arrange for a revision and development of internation in the Provincial Treasury build-responsible that such launch or the highest price &t

It is said that the last motor boat is carefully steed business was put through on al law, using for this purpose a Commission of Jurists, whose New York. January 6 ling.

be put and travels with reasonable cash basis was $76, the price for opinions should be submitted to the Assembly, which would decide sterling offered named decision wil! The prize of twenty thousand pounds

Edward Bok for the best practicable plan whereby into effect during the present pedition and shall permit a March being 833. This represents whether to recommend world-wide adoption, the Jury announcing

travelling sich an advance of over $20 since the award. passenger by Mr. the United States might co-operate with other nations with month.

It is declared that mutual co-operation is the only pathway to launch or moter boat, no: bring Thursday, and it is said that the War has of the prevention

been awarded

a ferry, to dismembark at spares will go still higher on peace, and it is hoped that the first result of the adoption of the plan Regarding present conditions to the author of a scheme based on the American Government in Canton, reports state that place where such passenger can account of certain statements to would be world-wide legislation making illegal the manufacture extending its present co-operation with the League of Nations and participating in the work of the latter's Assembly and Councilch dissatisfaction now exists lawfully disembark without risk the effect that the Company cou- of war material which is passible under the plan suggested.

The identity of the author of the winning paper is at present. able property at West Point and withheld. A referendum will decide whether it is practical. The under certain conditions and regulations. Altogether 22,153 plans amongst the Yunnanese com when requested by such pussen- templates disposing of its valu

ger to do so."

jacquiring other less cost author has received half the prize and will secure the remainder, if The name of the winner will not be disclosed manders owing to the Hunanese and Kiangsi troops, who are now

The facts of the case as stated

remises.

his plan is approved.] until Americans have been given an opportunity to judge the merits mach in Dr. Sun's favour, having

public referendum ia extensive the plan by

and Whampoa gradually transferred to be the plaintiff were thèse -On)

Hongkong February. Mr. Elihu Root, the chairman of the ur points in the city where they Jancary 3rd.. at 3.15 pm.. the

will secure in the award, says there is no one approach to world peace.

$155. CORITOl of more plaintiff, who is a ship-owner Rocks are also booming. sources of revenue. As a con- wanted to go a Japanese ship acriday they were necessary to recognise not merely the political but iso the psycho- logical and economic factors. The winning plan offers very effective survestions whereby the United States may co-operate sequence. it is stated that the in-West Point. He engaged the Saturday they were $160 for cash. break be-engaged motor boats by the hour. March have gone as high as with other nations to achieve and preserve the peace of the world. habitants now fear that serious motor boat Usually he had whilst to-day the quotations for "It - our unanimons hope that first the fruit of mutual counsel and

the conflicting military but on this occasion he was asked $159.

to pay $1.20 before starting. t Green Island Cements have coperation among the nations resulting from adoption of the plan -elected will be general prohibition of the manufacture and sale of all materials of war. The winner receives ten thousand sterling in cash today, and another ten thousand when and if the plan be approved by Congress.

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(Other Telegrams on Pages 4 and 11.)

BARNARDO'S HOME.

APPRECIATED.

FOOTBALL. COMPETITION,

NOVE THIS WEEK.

soups.

The 4th Division Commander, entitling him to a joves essain advanced, being sold at $34 HONGKONG HELP MUCH Wong-koon, and the 3rd. Division than half an hour. near for cash and at $35 for March General Staff Officer, Look Kwok the ship. at West Point, the this being an advance of $8 on

We have received the following fan, both Yunnanese, have been master of the motor-boat asked Thursday.

We regret to announce that Hongkong and Kowloon Whar letter from the Genefal Secretary there will be no Football Com- cashiered and are to be severely for a further 81.20, as the time cashirea by order of Dr. Sun, Covered by the previous partant ves have advanced to $113 for of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. 18 to Petition this week. This is due for having it is said, been had expired. The plaintiff said March, an advance of $10 since 26 Stepney Causeway, London Eto the fact that the Shield Com-

in

communication

with Northern Government. It is re

Chicago, January 6. Over a dozen deaths have resulted from one of the most severe | HongkonE: cold spells that has swept the country for years. The North Central part of the United States has beer the greatest sufferer, tempera. tures there being the lowest since 1905. The coldest point was at Virginia, Minnesota. where the temperature was 39 degrees Fak- renheit below zero.

ARMS FOR BOTH SIDES.

New Orleans, January 6, General Huerta. the revolutionary leader, has directed his

agents guns

to purchase large quantities and ammunition

1, which in dated November petition is to commence next

China Lights and China Pro-29th-

the he would pay what was owing Saturday's quotation.

when he returned in the boat to. ported that both have fled to Kowloon, but the master of thevidents, which were in strong Dear Sir,

boat refused to go any further until the $1.20 had been paid. An demand on Saturday, have been argument ensued and defendant quiet, with no material change in

prices. turned his boat round and headed

Hongkong Hotels opened at back for Kowloon, refusing to go 826 this morning, the price rising to the ship. Eventualis were struck, plaintiff alleging $2714 for cash. that he was struck by a piece of iron, his cigarette case being damaged:

PERPLEXING CASE:

SEQUEL TO MAN'S INJURIES.

JOS

Mr. F. E. Nash, who appeared for the defendant, questioned the who admitted that

of rifles. machine- following advices from Washington A perplexing case came up for plaintiff. that there is no law against the purchase of arms unless for con-investigation by Mr. J. R. Wood, although he told the coxswain to spiracy or use of the United States as a base of operations against at the Police Court this morning. go to West Point he found that as a result of an accusation made the ship was lying at anchor off a friendly power.

by a dying man against nine Stonecutter's. He did not refuse other men who are all contractor's to pay more, but said he would

he workmen with the exception of pay when

returned one who is a watchman. employed Kowloon. In consequence of his by Sang Lee.

refusing to pay there and then.

(Reuter's Service.)

FRENCH SENATE E, ECTIONS.

BIG MAJORITY FOR M. POINČARE.

Paris, January 6.

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Saturday, and the draw will not be made until late in the week. We have had the pleasure of In these circumstances, it is not receiving from Mrs. H. T. Jack-known what matches will be man, of The Peak, Hongkong, the played.. sum of £159.4.10.representing the The result of last week's Com- first instalment of the proceeds of petition will be announced in our

one day sale in aid of Dr.issue of to-morrow, Barnardo's Homesy

The atmosphere. of Ice House Street this morning was truly electric, one broker remarking to a Such a contribution to our funds Telegraph representative: "It is is exceedingly welcome and help- almost impossible to keep pace ful, and timely withal, and calls with the changing prices."

MOTOR MISHAPS.

to

CHILD KILLED IN

• HUNGHOM.

fur special acknowledgment, and the Council of these Hames will: be very much obliged if you will accord them the courtesy of your columns to express their deep: gratitude to Mre. Jackman and the other ladies who lent their xid in connection with this effort.

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THE CORONET,

"UNCHARTED SEA8"

Alice Lake and Rudolf Val- entino appear for the last time to-night at the Coronet in "Un- charted seas," the picture that has been somewhat of a surprise The organisers of the sale are to to movie-goers. Coming here be warmly congratulated on the without a great deal of prelimin

Detective Inspector T. Murphy the defendant decided to return said a man was found at the foot to Kowloon. Plaintiff admitted

A motor bus belonging to the splendid success which they haveary flourish, this production has of an embankment near Matau-that he lost his temper and struck

the new the coxswain, who struck him Kai. Tack Company Enocked achieved, and they have the joy steadily gained in public favour down and killed a twelve-years-and satisfaction of knowing that each day, and it is with regret Elections of one third of the Senate are proceeding. The re-wai village, where sults hitherto reveal little 'change. M. Poincare has been re-elected hospital for Kowloon was being back with a piece of iron.

built. He was in an almost un- Mr. Nash did not think the old boy in Hunghom yesterday. they have assisted in very mat that the Coronet management to announce its with- for the Meuse, with an enormous majority.

conscious state as the result of defendant had any case to answer. Two of the boy's companions who ferial fashion this work on behalf have

ont of the way of the bus, but the at a time when funds are urgently "The Birth of A Nation," injuries received to his head. On He told his Worship that the were playing with him escaped of the Nation's destitute children drawal.

Griffith's wonderful spectacular being taken to hospital, he said coxswain, did not that he had been attacked, and in disembark the passenger, but he deceased was not able to do so in needed. this connection accused two men refused to go looking about the time and was run over by the

The amount named does not picture, is announced for an early who were brought up in invesitag harbour for a ship without gett- front right wheel. He was dead

represent the whole of the pro- showing It has not been shown tions which followed the state-ing the money for it in advance. when picked up.

Slight injuries were received ceeds of the sale, as we under-before in Hongkong, and is sure. ment. Later, when it was found it was a rule of the Company

stand that a balance is to follow to prove a huge draw, that dying depositions were that fares had to be paid in by a Chinese woman, the owner so soon as the accounts have been necessary, the man's condition advance, and the coxswain of a cargo boat, when she was! being such that he had to be was carrying, out bis orders, knocked down yesterday by D. finally made up.

Paris, January -6. Speaking after his re-election, M. Poincare said: "We shall determinedly pursue the reparations policy you have approved until we secure a peaceful triumph and the complete execution of the

Treats."

THE WORLD'S COMMERCE.

CHINESE MISSION IN BRITAIN.

London, January 6.

SEINE FLOOD REACHES MAXIMUM.

Faris, January 6.

.

refuse to

For years Hongkong has helped these Institutions most generous- ly, and, we have been greatly encouraged by the whole-hearted sympathy and support of friends out there. A bed in our Boys'

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 25.4. 1/16. Barometer 2.p.m. 30.09 Temperature 2 Humidity 2 p.m. Lighting Up Time 5:51 p.m.

p.m.

75 52

S. C. Ho's car in Queen's Road operated upon, seven other men,

His Worship said that a motor West, near Centre Street. A Chinese industrial commission headed by Mr. Chang Chi- who came up to the hospital quite en has arrived from France, and remains in Britain three weeks. voluntarily, were implicated also boat was in a similar position to It will specially investigate the coal-mining and cotton industries, in the accusation, which was a taxi, the fare having a right to agricultural credit, and hydraulic works. Mr. Chang Chi-en, inter made in a general way. The be taken where he wished provid- viewed by Router, atated that the commission bad gathered valuable dying man said he was the victimed he paid at the end of the

journey. data which would prove helpful to China, as giving a correct idea of of a grudge.

to go. The passenger in this case Garden City is named Hong Mr. Nash said that in this was within sight of bis destina-kong." the commercial and industrial situation abroad.

The impression formed at first

case there was a contract to pay tion and yet the coxswain refused During the past 57 years 96,079 when the man was taken toi

in advance.

to take him there, because he children have been dealt with by hospital was that he had fallen

these Homes and given a chance wanted payment in advance. from the embankment and the His Worship: That is

in life. 7,308 are now under our nature of his injuries, according private contract, but according

Mr. Nash:-We must pay our care, and our new admissions to Dr. Moore, was consistent with to the Regulation a motor boat this statement. There was also must take a passenger to where fare as we go, if our first pay-average 5 daily. Our Charter another story brought forward, he wishes to go within the waters ent was not sufficient. Plain is No destitute Child Ever He that an alarm brought the defen- of the Harbour. The agreement tiff had the money, but he rufus fused Admission there is no

The ordinary Annual General The situation in the suburts' remains grave. The railway dants from the instabed in which to pay in advance may be satised to pay, he lost his temper and red tape and no waiting list, and no votes are required. The need. station of Maison Salfort resembles a town at the battle front. Trains they slept and a basket containing factory to the Compans, but struck, the coxswain.

His Worship said that the of the child is the only consider Meeting of the St. David's Society will be Held in the Suvreme Court to Paris are crowned with refugees. Practically the whole of clothing, and belonging to some there has been a considerable

on Monday, January 14th at Chatillon is under water, The railways are cut in several districts, of the inmates, was found lying amount of dissatisfaction owing Regulation laid if down that tion

anking you in anticipation 3.10 p.m. The swiftness and depth of the torrents have been responsible for a short distance away, having to cogswains refusing to proceed passenger was entitled number of fatalities.

apparently been abandoned by a without more mon thief on being pursued...

A maximum rise of twenty-four feet has been registered at Pont D'Austerlitz. last night. The Seine is now stationary, and experts anticipate an early subsidence.

Paris, Later.

WHEAT COSTING MORE IN FRANCE.

Paris, January 6.

Mr. C.A.S. Russ defended, and at the case was randended for a week, and ball-being fixed at $100 each for

In consequence of the rising price of wheat, following adverse the two defendants accused in ther change, the Government has suspended its increase of import duty first instance, and at $50 for the on corn, which varied with the rates of exchange

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