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三十月式英港香

WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY 13.

1924.

NEW FRENCH POLICY INDICATED.

LABOUR POLICY.

Premier's

Speech in

Commons.

RELATIONS.

IMPROVED FOREIGN

ABANDONMENT OF RUHR POSSIBLE.

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(Reuter's Service)

Paris, February 12 That French opinion regards the Ruhr policy as changing is the consensus of articles in the opposition Press, commenting on an article by H. Sauerwein in the ntis, which is believed to be in- spired. M. Sauerwein, after admitting that everything received by France has been swallowed up in military expenses, advocates an extensive modification, even the abandonment of the occupation of the Ruhr in exchange for a new system of guarantees, which would be MORE HOUSES: LOANS FOR AGRICULTURE. placed in inter-Allied and not merely France-Belgian bands. He indicates that France will expect full payment through an inter national loan, and a neutralised Ruhr and Rhineland, if she con sents to an inter-Allied instead of purely Franco Belgian settlement. The Overre says this is a return to commonsense and a programme which will point to the realisation of the Cannes conference, when M. Briand fell.

(Reuter's Service.)

Lond. February 12, The House of Commons re-assembled qu'iy but Ministers were soon bombarded with questions on domestic and foreign policy. The Conservatives were so keen in putting supplementary and coa-j troversial queries that only half the usual manber of questions was disposed of in the first forty minutes.

BADE

MINDER: COPY 18 ÉTR

CHEAP HOUSES FOR BRITAIN.

(Special News Service.)

Berlin, February 12 The British Cabinet is preparing a Bill for the cometruetion of |120,000 cheap dwelling houses during the current year and 200,000

more next year.

THE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK.

(Special News Service.)

Berlin. February 12. The London, Times cautions against optimism concerning the internasional situation, saying the actual period is one of great col- lision, great dangers, and great potentialities, which will necessitate extreme discretion by all parties.

In a speech, Sir Reginald McKenna dwelt upon unemployment caused by the destruction of markets abroad, owing to the economic ruin of a large part of Europe. He saw. however, symptoms in- dicating that the end of an extremely trying period was approaching and considered the prospect of peace being definitely restored not unfavourable

DISASTROUS FIRE IN SPAIN.

(Special News Service.)

RUSSIA AND MONGOLIA.

WARNING TO CHINA REPORTED. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald made his first parliamentary appear

Riga, February 10, ance as Premier but did not shed new light on questions of foreign policy. He made a statement as regards Ministerial salaries, state

According to reports in the Press, Karakhan, the Soviet repre-

Berlin, February 12. ing that he would not draw any salary as Foreign Minister. Mr.

The Military Engineers' School and Hospital at Guardaljara, Clyne, as Deputy Leader of the House, would draw rive thousandsentative at Peking, is endeavouring to obtain: China's consent to inster of two thousand pounds, which was a Lord Privy Seal's the proclamation of an independent Mongolia Republic. It is stated that he has protested against the alleged Chinese assistance of anti- usual emoluments. Lord Haldane desired to rective in thousand Bolshevik elements in Sovie: territory, and has issued a warning that/Spain, have been completely destroyed by fire. The King, General | if the later cross the frontier Red troops will follow them into China. Primo de Rivera and other prominent personages viewed the ruins. Invalids were removed from the hospital. Two of them died, how- Negotiations are reported to be progressing in Moscow

instead of ten thousand to which he was ratitled.

Against Extravagance.

In his speech, in the House of Commons. Mr. Ramsey for a Mongolian trade agreement. It is stated that the explorer/ever, in consequence of excitement. The material damage, includ- Macinald said he was not going to resign as the result of any Koslov, who left Irkutsk in August on a scientific expedition, ex.ing loss of the Library containing 30.000 volumes, smounts toļ nap division, but only if defeated on substantial issues or if a direct vote of no-confidence, red by the responsible Leaders of Perienced unexpected difficulties in Mongolia and returns to Petro-several millions. either of the other parties were carried. He thanked those calm rad in February with the object of preparing another expedition sane business men who had warned investors not to make fools of to Mongolia next year, »

He themselves wing to the advent of à Labour Government. appealed to the country to keep steady and defended an Order by the Minister of Health rescinding an Order by Sir Alfred Mond imposing surcharges on the Poplar Board of Guardians in respect of excessive out-relief. Mr. Macdonald declared that Mr. Wheatley's onder was an insignificant and mechanical operation and was no indication that the Labour Government was going to encourage extravagance by any spending Department.

Imperial Wireless Question.

TUTANKHAMEN'S MUMMY FOUND.

AN UPRECEDENTED DISCOVERY.

Luxor. February 13." The lid of the sarcophagus was raised and Tutankhamen's mummy found,

When the lid was raised there was revealed the most splendid' gilded mummy-case ever found in Egypt, three metres long.

Curiosity Must Wait.

Luxor. February 12.

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He said that the Government would submit all the Imperial

House They would! Economic Conference resolutions to the indicate their views regarding each and provide the House with

The opening of the mummy case of Tutankhamen is such a every item of information in the possession of the Departments. The decision would be left to the free vote of the House. He hoped forcidable operation that there is no question of undertaking it this! To have the report of the Imperial Wireless Comaineer the end of the week and that it would be possible to settle the matter finally.|| The Government would carry on its inheritance of social measures

The Government aimed & build-! mentioned in the King's speech.

Fag £70 houses at an average rental of nine shilings per week. including nites.

SUOTI.

year.

THE NEW JAPANESE LOAN.

A RUSH FOR PROSPECTUSES.

SOME GERMAN ITEMS.

(Special News Service.)

Berne, February 12. The German police have resumed duties in the Palatinate. The Rechst Bank has cancelled the credit granted to several German banks which have speculated during the last few days in foreign exchanges.

Germany imported during 1923, 6,031 millions gold marks and exported 1,079 million gold marks.

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-BELGIAN BARRACKS EXPLOSION.

(Special News Service.}

---Berlin February 12.

An explosion in the Belgian barracks at Sterkrade caused great damage. A party of soldiers escaped by jumping from the windows

ITALY'S FINANCES IMPROVED.

(Special News Service.)

Berlin, Febuary 12

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FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

PRIZE SHARED BY TEN.

Of the three matches contained on our Football Competition cous pon: fast week, only two waze played. Correct results for these matches were sent in by ten come Ipetitors, who therefore share the prize of $50. The successsful competitors are

A. G. MOORE, H.M.S. TamaK. H. C. BROUGH. d'o Reuters LAL-

A. RAHMIN,

· 173, Wanchai Road. M. M. SILVA.

c/o De Sousa & Co. r. M. GARDNER, No. 11, Glenenly.

S. A. BUX, 55, Jardine's Bazar. O. HOOSEN,

c/o Hongkong Electric Ca

LUDY SILVA.

1. Austin Avenue,

ARTHUR RIBEIRO, ·

17, Granville Road.

LIM YEE FARN,

12, Queen's Road East.

If these winners will call at this office, we shall be pleased to hand them $3 each.

INTERPORT FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG TEAM RETURNS.

on

The Hongkong interport foot- ball team, which lost to Shanghai on Saturday by one goal to mil, after having previously played a draw of three goals each Chinese New Year's Day, return- fed to the Colony by the s.s

President Jefferson this morning. They were accompanied by Mr. +R. J. Wilton and Mr. F.T. James, President and Hon. Secretary respectively of the Hongkong Eootball Association

London, February 12.- . The country, sooner or later. had to recone acquainted with

The prospectus of the Japanese loan was issued this afternoon, the driving hand of 1.abur and he would it very glad if it came

Referring to the apprehensions expressed by Sir Robert when queues lined up outside the issuing banks, and there was great Harng on his return from America with recarlia Labour Govern-activity in procuring the prospectuses, clerks emerging into the en he said that the sooner that sort of thing was proved to be street with bundles of them. The prospectus mentions that & 150]

According to official returns. Italy's 6nancial situation has sheer both the better would it be for everstudy concerned. He million dollies loan is being issued in America for the same pur- hoped the experience which the country and Engine was going to poses, namely conversion and redemption of outstanding balances much improved lately. The receipts have increased during the pas: hive of a Labour Government would make it impossible for any of the Japanese Government 46 per cent. loans of March and July six months by 733 millions lire, reducing the deficit to 297 millions. xiving & Such statements to be made in the future. The Government was 1905, and to meet expenditure on reconstruction work due to the not going to pursue a policy of tranquility but a policy of con idence. He proposed to take the decision "of the Commons with zard in the ratification of the Lausanne Treaty and also the Terty of Tangler.

earthquake.

In a chat with a Telegraph. representative this morning, Mr. James said there was no doubt that in the first match victory should have gone to Hongkong. our men played much better. football, which was admitted in Ene display. Shanghai, every member of the

Shanghai had fine forward lige, but their defence was not so good as Hongkong's. No finer interport game had been seen. than the first match against Shangbai. All the goals scored were deserved, it being im With regard to unemployment the Governinent would aim. firstly at the restoration of trade, pending which there must be

Messrs Morgan. Kuha Loeb, the National City and First possible to stop any of them. A Supplementary Estimate of £8,639,000 for the year ending adequate maintenance of the unemployed The Government would -peed up the trade facilities scheme and extend the period of oper- March has been issued, making a total of £13,079,000. This includes National Banks have arranged to purchase the American share Sf As regards the second match ation of export credits. An authoritative Committee would be £165.000 for the diplomatic and consular services, including ten the Japanese loan, which is being offered for public subscription in a Mr. James said it was played appointed to survey national finances for the guidance of the Chan-thousand each for relief of distress in Japan and compensation to few days, one hundred and fifty million dollars at six and a half per under impossible conditions. The cellor of the Exchequer. The building trade would be guaranteed diplomatic and consular officers for their losses in the earthquake in cent.. a: 9215, maturing in thirty years. Part of the American issued was so thick that when the work over a term of years and he was confident that a working Japan.

The Govern- ugreement would be reached with the building trade. rent would not have a tariff or bounties for agriculture but would! adopt a system of loans or guarantees for agricultural co-operative enterprises and re-establish the Agricultural Wages Boards.

Russia and France.

The Unemployment Problem.

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SUPPLEMENTARY BRITISH EXPENDITURE. COMPENSATION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS.

London, February 12.

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DOCKERS TO GET MORE.

INCREASE OF WAGE TO BE OFFERED.

London. February 12.

(Reuter's "American Service.)

SYNDICATE TO TAKE UP JAPANESE LOAN.

New York, February 12.

will be placed in Holland and Switzerland.

ball hit the ground, it simply Istuck there. Good football was therefore out of the question, but on the run of play Shanghai CANADIAN IN BANDITS' HANDS.

deserved the one-goal lead-they Ottawa, February 12..

were stronger men and they The Government has asked the United States to sasist in "stuck it better." Conlcher was He was sure there would be a considerable impetus in trade as.

While the conference of the Minister of Labour with represent-securing the release of Mr. McKenzie, a Canadian citizen captured the outstanding man in this soon as the recognition of Russia was completed by economic.agree ments but we must not be too impatient to reap the harvest.--(Opposi-atives of the dockers and employers was adjourned late this evening by Mexican bandits a fortnight ago and held for ransom of two match. Mr. James added that tinairobical faughter). A complete statement of all outstanding points without reaching any definite conclusion, a much more hopeful spirit hundred thousand dollars. "between the two countries would be sent to Russia. One of the most prevails. It is understood that the dockers will be offered an im- important was regarding anti-British propaganda on which he would mediate increase of a shilling a day and a further shilling later. certainly insist. Before the end of the week M. Rakovsky would be

Frank Diplomacy.

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en route to Moscow for his final instructions with regard to opening the negotiations. Relations with France had drifted under the Con- servative Government and so could only have resulted in a fresti European war. He hoped a complete agreement would be reached the problem was being worked out from a now viewpoint, with en- in a few days with regard to the Palatinate and that before the end thusiasm and idealism and without more expenditure on armaments of the year France and Britain should be whole-hearted co-operators or more European rivalry, would be ready to join.

The House Adjourns. with other nations in establishing conditions for a European settle

Mr. Macdonald concluded by moving the adjournment. Mr. ment. Reparations was the first bar to a general settlement and when this was reported on, it would be time to re-survey all ques- Baldwin and Mr. Asquith agreed, the former remarking that Mr. Macdonald's speech was of surpassing interest, but Commander -tions, including debts.

Kenworthy and Col John Ward opposed the adjournment. Subse Mr. Macdonald paid a tribute to the instant and hearty responsequently Mr. Burnie interrupted the debate, moving a private mem by M. Poincare to our approaches and said :--"Our diplomacy must bere Bill, which was negatived on a Government motion, and the -be perfectly straight, absolutely frank and quite symathetic. It only adjourned.

Lord Haldane's Declaration asks for a similar response by the other side. France has nothing

London, Febuary 12, to fear from any policy we may pursue, and I am sure nothing will

In the House of Lords. Lord Haldane enlarged on Mr. Ramsay arise between us but goodwill. honest dealing and sincerity. We must consider the problems of reparations and the Ruhr from the Macdonald's statement regarding foreign affairs, and lengthily viewpoint of France. Britain sad. Europe and do everything to find a dwelt on the importance of maintaining the Anglo-French friendship. satisfactory agreement, above all remembering that time is running He declared that security was what the French in their hearts de sired mos.. Lord Haldane said he did not, wonder at this. He said a tragic race against us."

the British Government wished France security almost as much as

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US. OIL TARIFF PROPOSED.

Washington, February 12. The Republican, Mr. Rosenbloom, bas introduced a Bill in the Lower House proposing a iariff of twenty-five cents on every barrej of fuel oil and thirty-five cents on every barrel of crude oil.

(Reuter's Service.)

SCAPA FLOW SALVAGE.

London, February 12.

the finest player in the whole of the interport matches was the Hankow goal-keeper, who was. absolutely brilliant. He had to save forty or fifty shots. in each game, and a finer exposition of goal-keeping had never been seen. MATCH FOR SATURDAY.

The Hongkong interport team is to play The Rest of the Colony on the Club ground at p.m. On Saturday, when the team will; be

-Interport Team Wheeler Wynne and Bishop: MeKelvie, Stewart and Lelliot Charles-

The contract for the salvage of the German warships scuttled worth, Eaton, Johnson, Nash and salvago feat ever attempted. Operations will begin at the end off March.

at Scapa Flow after the Armistice, has been signed. It is the biggest Begg

The Rest-Lau Hing-cheung,

SHORT-TIME IN COTTON MILLS,

London, February-12.

A special meeting of the Federation of Master Cottonspinners The League of Nations. As regards Russia, Mr. Macnonald said he proposed to send to she wished it herself. The only difference was a difference of at Manchester has recommended that a ballot be takenonthe proposal Moscow a complete statement of our outstanding difficulties. The methods. He pointed out the impossibility of reducing armaments to stop the mills on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays every week. Soviet Government had agreed to appoint Russian members to an until a better method of security be obtained by some sort of com- "Anglo-Russian Commission to which would be referred all details mon mind among the European nations. He said if France would come with them into consideration of this other method of security, regarding debts and other questions.

Mr. Macdonald concluded by saying there must be an agree-they would not only assure har of an untronded future, but, secure ment on armaments; therefore he would do his utmost to increase relief both for France and Britain from the very heavy burden.

Marquess Curzon replied banteringly and stated that hist the representative charactor and authority of the League of Nations. Germany must enter the League and he hoped that Russia would apprehensions had sensibly been relieved by what he beard from enter. He was confident that America, as soon as she knew that Lord Haldane.

THE KING AT WEMBLEY.

London, February 12. HM the King has visited the British Empire Exhibition

Other Telegrams on Page 3)

Humberstone and Knight: Howarth, Mair and Loung Yuk- tong; Mason, Forsyth, Castledine, Lai Wai-tong and Chin Kwong- ul. Reserves Gerrer and Angus.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 2.4: 3/15. Barometer 2 pm 30.09

Temperature 2 p.m. 52, Humidity

2pm 83 Lighting Up-Time 6.19 p.m.