1924-02-11 — Page 7

THE HONGKONG, TELIS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1994.

BASEBALL

CHINESE BEAT JAHNESE.

A very fast and excig game of baseball was played Sookuapoo Ground on Sunda, between the

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

PERSIAN OIL

New York, Feb In a letter from the Persian minister in the New York South China and the he explains the present position of the proposed Sinclair, bonctasion Japanese Tour Men's Associan Persia. The Minister says, that disirous of shaking off British tion. In the st innings, Harry and Russian economic domination Persia opened negotiations with Chin scored for South China, the Standard Oil Company in 1921, inviting exploitation of the Both tea played air-tight northern provinces. The Anglo Persian Company, whose claims to games up the end of the ninth concessions have been proved null, succeeded in bluffing the inrings

when the score was Standard Oil, which then offered to enter the field on a fifty-fifty level. It was agreed to carry on basis, with the Anglo Persian Company. The Persian Government and 10th innings was played, rejected the offer and the Standard Oil later changed its attitude, wi no score. D. Chia started on offered to take over the entire concession. The Sinclair Corporation last of the 11th innings, meanwhile made a favourable offer. The letter adds that the terms Dil.companies were rejected rachiuma throw four balls, of both the Sinclair and Standard giving Chin a walk to first. D: because the royalties were considered inadequate. The legislature then Shim followed and another bit passed an oil law authorising the grant to "a reputable independent was made. Then came J. Chin, company of the United States." The law provided that the contes who hit a ball out to centre,sionaire must arrange a loan of a: least ten million dollars to Persia, banks. The law was submitted to the Nishimura misjudged the ball that through the American brought two men in. leaving the Standard Oil, which did not reply: but the Sinclair company mada South China winners by 6 runs to counter, proposals and an agreement was finally s'gued last year 4 apk out

accepting the concessions on a basis closely following the law, it now remains for the Persian Parliament, which is conveaing next month, to ratify the agreement, without which the concessions will be ineffective-Reuter's American Service.

L.-25 DISASTER.

OCCUPATION. PROELEMS.

Paris, Feb. 9.

It is stated that the agreement provides that the Cologne rai- ways shall remain under German direction, but the Regie will have the right to send trains through the zone. French political circles are very pleased at the settlement, which is due to friendly conciliation on both sides. The French emphasise that relations are in an ex. cellent position for dealing with the paramount issues whereon a general European settlement depends.-Reater

- Paris, Feb. 10.

The Funeral Service. An impressive funeral service for the victims of L-24 was held off Portland Bill in the rain on January 17th. Eighteen ships, including twelve subruarines, participated in the ceremony and formed a hollow square with the minesweeper Ross. the flagship of Rear-Admiral Nicholson, in the centre. Flags in the flotilla were flown at half mast as the vessels steamed slowly towards a flagged buoy marking the spot of the tragedy. The crews stood at their stations bareheaded and the chaplain read the burial service, Volleys were fired, buglers sound- After a three hours private conference in Manchester, presided ed the Last Post" and a great over by Lord Derby, which according to report was marked by some wreath of chrysanthemurus and plain speaking, the Council of the Lancashire Federation of the lilies was cropped in the vicinity National Unionist Association passed a resolution by an overwhelm. of the buoy.

ing majority, against retaining the Protection policy in the party programme, and protested against the leaders embarking upon General Election without consulting the party. The organisation throughout the country is urging the establishment of a method of Baison between the party leader at the Central Office and the local organisation-Reuter,

Reports from Coblence state that the Anglo-French High Com- missioners have reached an agreement regarding the railways in the colonge zone.-Reuter.

A PUZZLE A DAY.

ASTRONOMERS

In an earlier puzzle. it was ex- plained how the letters forming the word ASTRONOMERS could

UNIONISTS DECISION.

Leadon, Feb. 10.

ARTHUR HENDERSON'S IDEAS.

London. Feb. 10.

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In a speech at Burnley, where he was adopted as Labour can. be arranged to make the phrase didate in the by-election, the Home Secretary. Mr. Arthur Henderson, NO MORE STARS; every letter referring to the correspondence between Mr. Macdonald and M. Pein- being used, and no additional care. opined that already a wholesome change had begun to operate letters necessary, Another clever in the relationship with France, and that the change would find its anagram, or transformation, is fall expression presently in the conference, not only between Great possible. Rearrange the letters Britain and France, but so far as the Government could influence'it, in "astronomers and they can all countries in Europe and the United States. Such a conference be made to form two words which would make the most effective and satisfactory beginning in the laying will tell what astronomers are.

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of the foundation of a new international order, founded on co-opera- tion and goodwill-Reuter.

DUTCH NAVY ESTIMATES.

Amsterdam. Feb. 9.

The Government's memorandum relative to the naval estimates for 1924 shows that despite the rejection of its former measure the Government intends to introduce a new naval bill. It is not expected The punctuation marks "!?**

however that this will be dealt with at the current session as the in the upper drawing may be held restoration of State finances has the preference. In the meastime the to spell the word "is." Government has submitted proposals to construct two flotilla vessels, Turn the paper upside down, and hold it before a mirror (or look two destroyers and one submarine minelayer for the East Indies, and through from the other side)x reconnoitring aeroplanes for service in Holland.

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Then they will appear as the word * is.

BACK PAINS Most Often Indicate Ner- yous Exhaustion.

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The expenditure involved is sixteen million guilders.-Beuter

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE.

Delhi, Feb. 10.

Replying to a crowded assembly on a motion in favour of a full self-governing Dominion status for India, and of provincial autonomy, Sir Malcolm Hailey said that the immediate grant of full respon- sibility was impossible but that the Government would undertake an official enquiry with a view to removing the difficulties revealed in the working of the Government of India Act. The debate was adjourned.-Reuter.

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AEROPLANE DESIGNS STOLEN,

Paris, Feb. 10.

Many men, and women too, in the Far East are victims to nervous exhaustion, brought on by climate influences and other causes. The chief symptoms are pains in the back and Igins, head- aches, nervous depression. fickle appetite: weak digestion,

A French engineer; a Russian woman and a Russian foreman general, sense of enfeeblement. have been arrested in connection with the theft of designs of new inefficiency and premature oid aeroplane engines at the Breguet Aeroplane Works. Correspondence-

seized shows that the persons arrested had relations with persons To try to overcome this con- abroad-Reuter dition by means of alcoholic stimulants is erroneous in the extreme; what is needed is new, rich, red blood which will re- vitalize the nerves and "all thei

age.

ANOTHER ROYAL MARRIAGE.

New York, Feb. 9.

Doctor James Green announces the engagement of his daughter

organs of the body. To supply Eleanor to Prince Viggo of Denmark, nephew of Queen Alexandra. this need there is nothing equal Prince Viggo is at present in Ottawa where on Monday he attends

to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for the marriage of his brother Eric to Miss Lois Booth.-Reuter,

Pale People, the blood and serve tonic with over thirty years world-wide reputation

Dr. Williams' Pink Pills not only purify and enrich the blood, but they rapidly make new blood. which revitalizes the whole system.

For women as well as men they are equally beneficial, being a proved remedy for anaemia, Indigestion, rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgiz, skin troubles and the

THE TEA POT DOME SCANDAL

Washington, Feb. 9.

The Committee investigating the Tea Pot Dome Oil scandals has deferred the examination of Mr. MacAdoo next week--Reuter's Americom Service.

U.S. TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES.

"Washington, Feb. 10.

The House of Representatives has rejected the resolution pro-

special ailments of the weaker posing a Constitutional amendment to prohibit the issue of tax exempt

sex Medicine vendors every securities-Reuter's American Servcie.

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T THE PRINCE OF WALES.

London, Feb. 9.

The Prince of Wales passed a good night and is progressing

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16 Queen's Road Central, HONG KONG

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FOR THE RACES

We have received a new shipment of English SUITINGS, OVERCOATINGS and RAINPROOFS in many attractive designs and colourings in stripes and cheeks.

SCOTCH TWEEDS

IRISH TWEEDS

CHEV LOTS

HOME SPUNS

CASHMERES

SERGES

DRESS COATINGS

WHIPCORDS

Etc., Etc.

There is a good selection of each at price ranging from, $65.00. Flannels from $55.00

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BRANDIES.

Legrand et Fils.

Courvoisier & Co.

Rouyer, Guillet & Co..

John Exshaw No. 1 & Very Fine Old Liqueur

F. O. V. Liqueur.

B. B. Pale Old Liqueur.

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15, Queen's Road Central.

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Skippers

$1.20

Pinnace Navy Cut

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'B.D.V. Mixture

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Cordangan

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Boardmans, Chairman Recorder,

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Ardath

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Vafiadis Egyptian - Cigarettes

reduced to non plus altre

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