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Hongkong Telegraph.

PIRACY PROBLEM UNSOLVED.

Discussions Are To Be Continued.

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GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INTERVIEWED.

樂十月三英港生

CHINA SUGARS.

MONDAY

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HARBOUR MYSTERY.

PASSENGER JUMPS, FROM

"STAR" FERRYS

Passengers crossing the "Bar- bour hy the Star Forry Northern Star st 7.45 last evening relate «

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-TO-DAY'S CHURCH CONFERENCE.

Bishop's Reference to Sunday Sport.'

EUROPEANS NOT IRRELIGIOUS.

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DIVIDEND OF $40.

The accounts of the China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd, for the year ended Jist., December, 1923, have been closed and show a

of $1,618,688.12. The strange occurrenos whilst the

The Church at Burhand |Įbook for the study of all interested There is no solution to the problem of piracy prevention just profit

was ing midstream A Diocesan Conference opened in in the problem of Colonial yat. The regulations published last week-end are designed marely General Agents and Consulting vessel to strengthen the existing powers possessed by the authorities Committee recommend appropria-splash was heard and when the Hongkong de dag, and daring the Churca: Bife. If i launch was slowed down and week there are to bese number of decided that there should be pending a final decision. That is what a representative of this paper tion on the following lines.

swung round in respouse to gatherings in schnection there a Mission of. Help, my hope will gathered in an interview this morning with the Assistant Colonial To write off Build-

ings

$75,000.00 warning, a search was made for with. This year's conference in be that it will mark a real advance Secretary. Meanwhile the China Coast ships officers and engineers are making representations to the Home Government, as they To write off Mach-“

inary consider that their views have been ignored by the local authorities.

To place to Reserve for Chinese Tene- The possibility of a strike of jed do not differ to a very great}

menta China Coast ships officers and extent from those to which the engineers looms ahead, but for Chamber would be prepared to To place to Reserve for New Lighters. the present those concerned are give its entire approval, but they To place to Sugar going to "carry on", while do nevertheless differ in certain exploring all channels of a respects. What is, apparently, peaceful nature for obtaining exercising the minds of ship- consideration in the matter of owners now is the method of the piracy regulations.

applying the new Regulations, and it was more upon that sub-1 ject that the Chamber intended addressing the Government.

Fluctuation Account --- To place to Equaliza-

tion of DividendTM Fund

To pay a Bonus to

Staff

To pay a Dividend of $40 per share absorbing...

That is the outcome of the meeting of members of the Chins Coast Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers' Guild of China hold yesterday morning GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT. To Carry forward to The meeting was a private! one, but it was subsequently announced that the following resolutions had been adopted:--

No drastic action will be taken

time until such

as peaceful procedure is exhausted.

Regulations May be Amended.

next account

a passenger who was supposed to rendered more than usually in the effectiveness and vitality, 125,000.00 have jumped overboard. It was intaresting from the fact that it intellectually, socially"and spiri- without result, and in a report will be participated in by situally of our Church in the par madeto the police this morning the number of Bishops and delegates East. I think the time has odme 50,000.00 statement is made that this paa-who are here in connection with for us to reconsider and perhaps senger had originally travelled on the General Synod of the Church reconstruct some of the Colonial 50,000.00 the upper deck, but had descend-which is to be held in Canton Church work.”

ed to the lower deck and jumped from the 16th to the 23rd instant. off into the harbour. There was 320,248.33 not enough light at the time to SPECIAL PREACHERS.

One of their special difficulties | disclose who the passenger was, Yesterday, the visiting Bishops|was caused by the changing and considerable speculation was from various parts of China population; and again, Sunday 130,000.00 expressed as to the passenger's preached at the Cathedral and was undoubtedly looked upon as

nationality.

|local churches-Bishop Norris, off a general holiday for sport rather

27.676.03

woman.

SUNDAY SPORT.

In one quarter it is stated that Paking, at St. Peter's Church in than as a day of worship. Young the passenger was a Chinese the morning and St John's men, and women too, who came The body has not been Cathedral in the evening, Bishop out here observed that only s 800,000.00 recovered and the police'ure lack- | Graves, of Shanghai, in the mor- minority went to Church, and it While I say ing fuller information to throwning at the Cathedral and at affected their life. 40,763,76 light on the affair,

night at St. Andrew's Church, this", declared Dr. Duppuy, "I and Bishop Molony, of Chakiang, ought also to say I do not for a $1,618,689.12

at the morning service in St. moment consider that the Euro- Andrew's Church.

pean in the Far East is less religious than the European at Home."

SUN & SOVIET,

A REPORTED · POSTPONEMENT.

A representative of the Tele- graph who interviewed the Assistant Colonial Secretary, Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher. this The whole of the correspondence morning, gathered that there is with the Government on the ino finality in the new regulations. Piracy Regulations will be given but that they have been intro-i It is reported in the vernacular to the local Press for publication.daced as something to go by papers that Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in The whole matter will be sub-during such time as the whole consequence of opposition. has mitted to the Home Government, question of piracy prevention is decided to postpone the carrying

being threshed out.

out of the Soviet form of "govern In subsequent interviews with the Press, the acting secretary |

Mr. Fletcher, questioned as toment for the time being.

Reports say, however, that' of the China Coast Officers the statement by Mr. Laurenson Guild, Mr. Laurenson, declared that the representations of the propaganda will be carried out in that the combined guilds were two maritime Guilds had been variou sparts of the province with determined to receive consider ignored, declared that as far back view to obtaining the sympathy ation at the hands of the author.ss September 4th the Government ities, even to go to the lengths of had sent the guilds a copy of the a strike should other methods Piracy Regulations, for their con- fail. The matter is to be brought sideration. and the reply had to the notice of the Secretary of been that these were useless for State for the Colonies, the Rt. the purpose for which they were

intended. Hon. J. H. Thomas.

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of the working classes towards the movement.

TO-DAY.

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Closing Exchange 2s. 4. 5'16 Barometer 2 p.m. 29,99 Temperature 2 pm. Humidity 2 pm. 94 Lighting To-Time 6.31 p.m.

ENTOMBED MINERS.

THE CONFERENCE Salt Lake City, March 10. This morning. at 7.30, Holy There was a lack of corporate Although the rescue party Communion was colebrated at St. Hifs in the Church... In this con- penetrated the workings in the John's Cathedral, whilst this nection he thought they could do Utah fuel mine to a depth of 2,500 afternoon, commencing at 230 by team work what could neveri feet, there is no definite news of pm, the first session of the be accomplished the imprisoned miners yet. No Conference

by purely! Was held in the individual effort. He would also indications of fire bare hitherto Cathedral Hall. This gathering like to see a strengthening of their been encountered. The leader of was marked by a most inspiring women's work; and (suggested the rescuers was asphyxisted.-address by the President of the that as a first stap they might| Reuter's American Service,

Conference (Right Bey. Bishop establish; s Women's Advisory Duppay of Victoria, Hongkong), Council for the Cathedral. whilst subsequently those present He would like to thank those considered the Constitution of laymen who were so generously the - Conference, - appointed a giving their service as members Standing Committee and later) of the different Church bodies and discussed Where is the Church on the governing bodies of their FATAL RIDING ACCIDENT.|failing ?". the subject being different educational institutions.

Introduced by the Rev, R.J.Their help meant much. Northcott, C.F.

Salt Lake City, March 9. Nine charred bodies have been removed from thetah fuel mine.-Reuter

New York, March 10. Mr. Alfred Smith, president of the New York Central Railroad, has been killed through being thrown from his horse in Central Park-Reuter's American Service.

FRENCH FINANCIAL CONFERENCE.

SPECIAL MEASURES TO BE LAKEN.

(Reuter's Service.)

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Paris, March-9.

BISHOP'S ADDRESS.

KEEDS OF THE DIOCESE. Having referred to the buildings

In the course of his opening he had seen erected, dedicated or Mc Laurenson stated that The guilds had written in to

address this afternoon. Bishop donated during the three years the Guilds representations on Government on February 4th

Duppuy said :-"In May we shall he has been in Hongkong, the the subject of piracy pre-contending that it would be advis-

enter upon the seventy-fifth year Bisphop said he would like also vention had

bave been absolutely able

arms and

of our story as a Diocese, and I to see provision made for a small often think that all that has Diocesan offoe, and added:1 ignored by the Government, who armed guards removed from on

happened since Dr. George Smith |" Reverting to the matter of per-| had not even replied acknowledg board the ships. To this the

bad replied ing receipt of the letters addressed Government

was consecrated in Canterbury sonnel, I should like to see to them.

February 11th. stating that the

Cathedral on May 29th, 1849, a provision made for a Diocesan suggestion was receiving full

first Bishop of Victoria with over- Chaplain who should be attached The officers and engineers did consideration, but no deficite

sight of all the work of the to the Cathedral staff, act as not shirk their duty, said the reply could be sent in time for

Church of England in China and Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop, secretary, nor funk the issue, but the last meeting of the guilds.)

Japan, is an encouragement to us and visit the outports. I believe they desired consideration of Mr. Fletcher and the Captain

to persevere in the work com-that, given a man with initiative, their point of view. They had. Superientendent of Police, Mr.

mitted to us-in spite of tem-there would be real scope for such fron experience, found the Indian Wolfe. bad. however, given the

porary checks and difficulties." & worker." E. had often guards unreliable, the grille guilds representatives a verbal M. M. Millerand, Poincare. De La Steyria, the manager of the With these opening remarks, the thought that there was ample system unsafe, and other short-reply that their suggestion was bank of France, and several prominent financiers, conferred at the Bishop passed on to a review of room for a third clergyman at the cominge la the regulations which impracticable.

Elyses this working with regard to measures necessary to improve the Diocese, in a Colony which Cathedral. Out here in the required remedying. They desired

the financial situation and re-store the franc. The Goverment

has expanded from "the barren East, I believe that, given that the whole matter placed in tha In reply to further questions, intends to impress upon the Senate the urgency of passing new fin- rocky island frequented by a few each man has a man's work to do. bands of the Navy outside the the Asst. Colonial Secretary told ancial measures, rapidly reducing expenditure, and ending the loan fishermen and pirates to what we should over-staff rather than waters of the Colony. Naturally, our representative that the matter policy. It is understood that the Bank of France will continue to Secretary of State at the British under-staff, because

we have they wanted an assurance that of naval co-operation was not associate itself with the Government's afförta.

Imperial Conference in 1923 has to face all the complications that men who were killed or disabled lost sight of, and the questions

Paris, March 9.

described as the largest seaport arise from furlough and sickness, would have provision made for of pensions for disabled ships The Senate Finance Committee examined M. Poincare's in the world." Even in the period and because in all good work themselves or dependants. officers and angineers and de-financial proposals the whole of yesterday afternoon and passed a of a little more than three years provision must be made for the

After a combined meeting of pendants of men killed in piracies number of the articles, but amended others. The Committee has since his arrival here as the maintenance of continuity."

far approved four williard francs increased taxation. The Commis sixth Bishop of Victoria, the the guilde on February 3rd last a

He would also like to see the further letter was despatched to

In fact, added Mr. Fletcher,sion remains hostile to investing the Government with power from changes that he had witnessed establishment of

" Diocesan seemed to him to be a presi of Endowment Fund, which could Government, embodying their the whole matter of preventive regulations having the force of law. views on the subject of amending measures had still to be thorough.

the still greater changes tha are be invested and the interest of the piracy regulations, but that ly examined. The new regula

to be.

which could be used for urgent communication, said Mr. Lauren- tions were subject to amendment

The Bishoy then dealt needs as they arose. son, was also not even acknow- whenever more practical, solu-[

in some détail with the Dr. Duppuy next dealt with the Jedged.

work here, which co the whole additions to and changes in tions presented themselves. They had been introduced so that the

had shown undoubted progress personnel. During the past three POSITION OF CHAMBER OF authorities would have some-

during the past three years. He years, twenty-eight new workers COMMERCE.

The Soviet Press publishes reports from Vladivostock with paid a tribute to the labours of had been added to the Diocesan thing to go upon, for piracies still taking Inasmuch as the Hongkong ware

Place regard to an attack on the East Siberian village of Kommisarovas Archdeacon Bamett, to whose roll, including six clergy, two General Chamber of Commerce and something had to be done. on February 20 by three hundred Chunchus, who if is alleged were initiative had been due the erac doctors, three nurses and sixteen has been in communication with By means of the now provisions reinforced by Chinese soldiers from the Garrison of Mishiyan. The ion here of St. Stephen's College, Lay educationalists. His firm the Government for some months the Goverment could ensure village was burnt, and men were killed and women outraged. Cheka St. Stephen's College for Girls, conviction was that, as their past on the question of new Piracy that certain instractions be carri- guards prevented & macsacre of the whole population, and killed and St. John's Hostel, as well se missionary work was strengthen Regulations, & Telegraph repre-ed out-for example the closing twenty of the bandits. The remainder plundered two more villages Holy Trinity College in Cantoned sa would it also strengthen the sentative this morning made of the grilles. Mr. Fletcher in this on the Russian frontier. The guards subsequently killed twenty enquires with a view to ascertain connection gave the instance of more bandits.

It is alleged that the band was commanded by a Chinese officer ing whether the Regulations now a recent piracy in which it tran- published reflect the considered spired the grilles had been left called Siasava, and was well equipped, with four field guns and an

ambulance. opinion of shipowners. It would open.

was under consideration.

On our representative mention-

FIGHTING IN SIBERIA.

BANDITS RAID RUSSIAN VILLAGES.

Riga, March 9...

GERMAN ELECTIONS.

REQUEST TO ALLIED COMMAND.

Berlin, March 9.

work

“CARDINALS

The above pictures show Archbishop Mundelein, of Chicago (top) and Archbi shop Hayes, of New York (bottom) who have left for Rome on being elevated to the Cardinalate.

|Colonial work, and the streng-Great Beyond. It MISSION OF HELP.

thening of the Colonial work that If this spirit Coming to the problems they

fastness, given had to face, the speaker said the would react on the missionary purpose and antiñe subject for their consideration.

FUTURE HOPES,

have the chance of was where the Church had failed,

there and whether they should plan to The Bishop mentioned that he have next year, or the year expects to be on leave from April following a Mison of Help such to January next, and has asked itimate Rac as was held in India a year ago. Archdeacon Barnett and the Rev. Having referred to some of the H. Copley Mayla to act as his

THIS related- problems which are set commissaries during his absence.

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appear that & Shipping Sub-. "The Government is at all Committee of the Chamber has times ready to consider any sug- made quite a number of recom-gestions the officers and engineers mendations, some of which have guilds wish to send in to it,” been accepted whilst others have Edded Mr. Fletcher. been rejected. The last letter from the Government Wasing" a belief in some quarters In view of the approaching general election, the Government of cut in the book intitled - India In the course of his concluding received some few

days that the Chambers of Commerce the Reich has appealed to the authorities in the occupied territories and the Church, being impress fremarks he said ago and & reply to that had not entirely approved of the for liberty of the press and freedom of speech throughout the opsions of some of the members of we face the future, wikis had been drafted and was being new regulations, the Asst. Co-cupied zones, in onder to ensure nuinfluenced voting. It has asked the Mission of Help, and publish- boundles circulated amongst the members lonial Secretary said it was the permission for speakers from unoccupied Germany to address ed by the EPAK Bishop of the Sub-Committee for their sp-first he had heard of such a report: meetings, and that 140,000 inhabitants expelled from the occupied proval when the new Regulations but stated, as already mentioned, regions, of whom two thirds are voters, should be allowed to votes were published in the Gazette. that the piracy prevention pro- It is stated that the Inter-Allied Rhineland High Commission We are given to understand blam was still under discussion is likely to grant freedom of the press "so far as the safety of the that the Regulations now publish, I and still open to solution. occupation troops permits,

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