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AIR EXPRESS DISASTER.

ERRIBLE CHRISTMAS EVE TRAGEDY.

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EIGHT PASSENGERS AND PILOT KILLED,

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ALL OVER IN TEN MINUTES.

Lator.

Eight and not nine wore killed, Ave boing men and three womon, The aeroplane had just started

OUR NEW G.O.C.

SIR JOHN FOWLER'S SUCCESSOR.

HIS LATEST RUSE.

Believed to be a Russian.

FRENCH FEARS. MOTOR CAR CONTEST.

IMPOSSIBLE TO EVACUATE COLOGNE.

that the British naval and milit. ary experts were opposed to a treaty of mutual guarantees.

First Coupon on Monday,

CHRISTMASTIDE.

HOW HONGKONG OBSERVED IT.

This Typo R 311 'A COLUMBIA STORAGE BATTERY la made for FORD passenger ‘oors and for FORD 1-ton trucks. R811 8-Volt Batteries......$45 · THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD. Tolophono Central 1246.or 1647.

39 Wong Nol Chung Road Happy Valloy.

ANTI-FOREIGN MOVEMENT.

ORGANISED CAMPAIGN IN CANTON.

tho

Aro

Tho Telegraph Motor Car Com- petition commences on Monday next, when the coupon will appear: SECURITY

for the first time. Roaders are BRITISH OFFICIALS DENOUNCED. The European sbop-lifter.

ladvised to onter the contest from ESSENTIAL. whose identity has mystified the

[the vory start and thus increase public since his activities in

Our Canton correspondent, The most popular speeches BIO- various shops of the Colony

Paris, Dec. 24. their chances of winning the writing under date of the 23rd those that deal with foreigners. Tho cabinet has approved a

Dodge motor-car, the Victrola

Anti-foreign movements brought him prominently into London, Dos, 24. to the body and wings. A crowd notice, has been heard of again, Memorandum by M. Herriot, cabinot gramophone or the Under- instant, anys:-

nothing now, but a special feature During the past week a number of the present outburst leita Nino were killed when the air rushed to the spot to help but the and in the latest case in which opining that it is impossible to wood typewriter. Full rulon of

has ontiroly ovacuato the Cologne zone.the Competition will appear in of placards have been posted in stick on the Chinese colleaguoa prons from London to Paris heat was so intense that they be figuros, lo

to-morrow's Telegraph. changed his taotics. Instead of Router.

various parts of the city denotto of

foreign institutions, M. Horriot's Momorandum do.

British ashed at the Croydon noro-woro unable to approach the lifting goods, he has taken to

All that competitors have to do ing

offlalals. These especially the merchants. Tho dromo this morning, bursting into plans which was reduced to ashes" ringing the changes,"

claros that information from is to fill in the missing consonants posters are issued by a discurrent vocabulary le insufficient in vilifying their flames.

within ton minutes. The victims wore the pilots and The machine was a De Havil. Filipina yesterday reported to the demonstrate that in conformity appear daily from December 29th, Man Tang) National Pooplos victime, so they coin a number of police that he was victimized to with the Treaty of Versailles it 1924, to April 25th, 1925. The re- Society, who, for the most part, indecent or amusing nick-namos the sult will be announced on May 1st. are natives of the Sz Yap District. for them. This makes the subject eight of the passengers,

land of 450 horse-power and be the extent of $50. A European, he is Impossible to evacuato

From each "skeleton" givon, it Many of them live at Tung-aban popular and the people pass on longed to the Imperial Airways said, came to the store about Cologne zono on January 10. It Limited, a combination of British mid-day yesterday and asked for states that inter-Allied negoti- may be possible to build up many and aro Chinese who have boon the stories for the more fun of using those amusing phrases; several boxes of cigars, the cost ations are continuing in the words, but for the purposes of the overseas.

Competition a correct ono will firms formed early in the year of which would have boon $29. greatest agroomont."—Itenter,

have boon proviously selected, These placards state that "the and so the evil aproads. It is to work air transport servicos Ho selected one box, the value of GERMANY NOT IMPOTENT. and compotitors who hit upon British Officials are imon with no high time that the Canton officiala

which was $7.25, and asked to with the Continent,

Paris, Dac. 24. this word will be given crodita otiquette; men who oppose and put an end to this dangerous be givon change on a hundred- When the fire occurred all the dollar note which ha tendered in document claimed to be the Fronab coureos

The Eclair publishes a long accordingly. There will be two interfore in the plans of the propaganda,

CRIME IN THE CITY. upon to contestants. Kwok Man Tong; they are mem- for Paris at noon, when it crash-passengers were probably uncon-payment. The change was count official account of the conversa They may eithor vary thoir bers of an Imperialist Nation and The tholte and robberies which od, about half a mile from tho start-scious, if not dead. The tail of the od out--six ton-dollar and six tions between Mr. Ranisay Mac- chances by submitting a differant they try to uso Importallet are part of" olo custom" in Chins ing point, nose downwards, the plans was tilted up so high that five-dollar bills, and the rest in Donald and M. Harriet at Cho-word on cach coupon sent in for Methods in China. This must ce the old-year draws to its close small change. The customer quers in the Autumn, from which any particular day, or they may not be tolerated, and members of have already assumed serious front of the engine burying itself they were all thrown in.a heap so expressed surprise that the box it appears that Mr. MacDonald "plump" on one word, taking a the Tang must uso overy offort to proportions. On all hands ono nto the ground. The petrol tank forcibly that the bodies bore should have cost so much. He pointed out that it would be very chance that it is the correct one. frustrate the designs of these hears of serious rotberies and

eald he had thought that the difficult for him to obtain the In any caso, for each coupon war foreign Imperialists,"

potty thofts, and those who have ien burst and the petrol caught marks of injuries otherwise not to price was only $4, and on that Dominions consent to an agroo-ing the correct word, ono orodit

It is interesting to notice the suffored loss often accuss the To The flamos quickly spread he accounted for-Renter. score rejooted the goods and ment ́safeguarding France and will be given.

and the responsible amused look on the faces of the polico asked for his $100 note back

majority of the readers of those officials of culpable neglect of Ho was handed that, and 71-MILE YACHT RACE, Jon his part he returned the bundle

posters. At the same time the duty. If the Canton Police are of notes ho racolved from the

evil offect of such propaganda to maintain their good reputation, M. Horriot, in roply, said that

cannot be undor estimated, if the more must be dono by thom to cashior. After the European had from Gonoral Nollet's information

Chinese officials allow such stop the present increase of crime gone, à recount was made by the it appeared that Gormany was

in the ofty. It must be said to TO MACAO AND BACK,

things to be done without sup their credit, however, that they cashior and it was then discover-preparing an army of a new.type. od that three $10 notes and four Goneral Nollet optned that with

prossing the movement.

recently arrested two military London, Dec. 25,

At seven o'clock this morning 5 notos ware missing--in all $50 the hundred thousand men allow-

In the city this extreme sootion officers for robbery in the Major General C. C. Luard has six local yachts started on a race

The incident, To a Telegraph reporter this ed her under the Tronty of Vor- been appointed General Offieor to Macao and back-a total

In the absence of any spoofally of the Kwok Men Tong have wostorn suburb. Gontmanding the British forcon distance of about 71 milos.

morning, the Manager of the sailles, Germany could do again

loaders proach their special put up a fight, and several police in China, in succession to Major The race is being held under Tabaqueria Filipina stated that what Prussia did against Ne-arranged public celebrations, erected, a matched where their caused a great atir,for the soldiers doctrinos. They gathor good suffered injury in the tusslo, but General Sir John Fowler Renter the auspices of the Royal Hong-the man was of a dark con- polcon. France badu dagger Christmas Day in Hongkong was

officers were eventually Major-General Charles Camac kong Yacht Club and the con- plexion, and the further descrip pointed at its heart, and M. Hermarked by family gatherings and audiences together and entertain the

privato partios. The woother, Luard, C B., C.M.G, was born inditions are that the race isation given of him tallies with riot would not be doing his duty although at one time threatening, them with amusing tal:s on the arrested by the police and handed

rendorod Gormany 1867, and is a son of the late Lt. non-stop one with a time limit that given by managers of a unless he

Kwangtung in particular. General R. G. A. Luard, C.B. extending up to Sunday morning. number of other shops whom harmless. He would profor that proved to be more or less fine, politics of China in general and over to their superiors for punish-

and there was nothing to hinder! Educated at

victimized. Amongst France should not be vaid repara- Clifton Collogo Weather prospects are distinctly he

word the Commercial tions rather than bo compelled to the sponding of a very enjoyablo and

R.M.C., Canada, good and the event, which has these

thioro day. General C. C. Luard served aroused much public interest, is Press, situated across the way give up her security.

On Christmas Eve the town in the South African campaign an extremely sporting one.

the Tabaquoria Filipina, were another war, Franco would

'usual' animated 1900-2, gaining the Queen's Medal Mr. A. W. Van Andel started Its manager told the Telegraph be wiped off the map. Mr. Ramsay presented ite

PRESIDENT CRITICISED. and four clasps and King's Medal off the boats from Murray Pier man to-day that he was similarly MacDonald replied sympathetic-appearance in the shopping cen and two clasps; and in the Great promptly at seven o'clock, the victimised. to the extent of $40. ally, but maintained his view. tre, and retail stores report good CEREMONY AT ST. FETER'S

business. Flower Strect was a European CAMO in to point. ar, 1914-18, being mentioned in boats and their skippora boing The

Berlin, Dac, 24, bargain for a fountain pan, and The Quai d'Orsay admite that picturesque corner and there was:

"Holy Year," which is now! Herr Ebort and the Fublic also tondered a hundred dollar the account of the Chequers' con-quito an air of gaiety abroad. noto. Tho samo trick was again versations is authentic and the much-appreciated Christmas Eve practieod, resulting in a loss of French Government proposes to touch to things was added by the colebrated every quarter contury Prosecutor have appealed against $10 for the shop.

enquiro how the Eclair obtained playing of carols at the principal and is expected to bring millions the verdict in the Magdeburg Hotels and Clubs by-a nuinhar of pilgrime to Rome in 1925, has Court on Dec. 23rd, owing to the Other enquirice wo have made it. Reuter.

tho' bandamon of

East been inaugurated by the Pope Courts finding that Ebert did A. have revealed that in the past

Surrey Kegiment. Eight in opening the holy door of Bt. urge the munition workers to two months many shops havo

number the bandeman gave Peter's in a very impressive and hold out during the 1918 strike, and therefore juridically commit- U and I (Mr. H. S. Rouse). been robbod apparently by the

very enjoyable rondorings of the brilliant ceremony.. old-fashioned Christmas hymns The Pope, attended by his re- ted high trosion,

and Tho Nationalist When the boats crossed the same man in this way. To-day western harbour limits, U and I we learn that there is reason to

and carols, their playing boing ligious and socular court, wont CHINA'S REPLY.

was loading, the other four boats bollave that the culprit is a

highly commonted on. Colleo in procession to S. Peter's, and Republican papers are making came down to

tions ware made on behalf of St. amid a solema silence he thrice political capital out of this verdict, that Horr Ebert taking the Cap Sui Mun course, Russian, who RESPECT FOR TREATY

struck the door with gold demanding Dunstan's Home. being in the following order.-La Hongkong a tow months ago OBLIGATIONS.

Cigalo, Foathers, Azuma and with his wife after deportation

There were the usual Christmas hammer, saying: "Aperite mihi should resign from tho

sidency. Poking, Dec. 25. Coquette, the last-named boing from Shanghai. They are pro suffered severe injurios yesterday morning Church services yeater- portus justitiae, whoreupon work- There was a significant sequel Tho. Chinese Government, re- the smallest compotitor. Capt.bably living in a Chinese house, when a motor-car in which he day, when there were large at men slowly lowered the door, plying to the Note from the Arthur, in charge of Irene, had it is stated.

was seated dashed out of a tendances. The Cathedral had which had already been cut away to-day, when the Vice-Chancellor, Powers on Dec. 9th, express choson to tako the outside

private garage in Kennedy Road, been nicely decorated with white from the wall, and rolled it from Doctor Jarres, Harr Stresemann, Gratification at the declaration course,

round running

tho President and near St Joseph's College, ran flowers, as had also the other the entrance, The sides of the and six other Cabinet mombora what the Powers will land full southern aldo of Lantao.

down the hillside, and came into places of worship in the Colony. threshold were then washed with callad support to the Provisional Cloy- figured out that the -boats

contact with a wall.

The various hotels bad also holy water before the Pope passed handed him a resolution expresa- ing complete confidence in him. enmont at Poking under the would not be ablo to got

-Reuter. It appears that the car bolongs been decorated, the Hongkong through. rosent chief executivo,

much boyond Cap Sui Mun

to the Managor of the Banque Hotel entrance and lounge pre- The balls of St. Potor's and four

Berlin, Dec. 24. Tho roply assures the Powers by high tido and that al-

TWO LIVES LOST.

l'Indo-Chine, and that ponting quite a choory appear hundred other churchos in Romo Herr Strosemann's organ Dei hat the Chinese Government though they would be helped

at soven o'clock last evening anco.

thon announced that the Holy Zeit announces that the Minister There are several sporting fix-Year had begun. continue to roepoot, as through the passage by the

it chauffeur "left Christmas Day was marked by

declines to join a Cabinet based Talways, all troative and conven-last of the flood, they would bo

a tragedy in Hongkong, when a charge of the sixteen-year-old boy tures taking place to day, includ-

After the ceremony the doors on the present three party coali- tions and other engagements only hold this side of Castle Peak by wall at Jardine's Hill, East Point in the garage whilst ho went to ing a orioket match between the ahtored into by China. The the obb. Ho intonded to make Opineão Government aro gratified along the southern shore of Lan collapsed, killing a boy and a man have some "chow prior to taking Club and the Navy on the Club of St. Peter's wore thrown opon, tion-Reuter.

an international and crowds of the faithful passed his master to a dinner appoint- ground, and to be apprised of the fact that the tap and get the assistance of the and injuring two others.

ment. The boy appears to have football match betwoon teams through the newly-opened door, Govorniments signatory to the young flood tide at a point nearer BeWashington treaties are willing to Macao than his rivale.

structed and some heavy beams result that the car shot out of the land

The wall had been newly-con- interfered with the gears, with the representing England and Scot- symbolising the cornal doors of on the Football Club's the City of God, each kissing the « and auxious to procoed as soon as

, practicable with the carrying and assistance, if necessary, at weight of which was too great a wall of a milltary building. The to-night a special fancy dress Router.

Arrangements for a mark boat had boon placed against it, the garage, down & back and into the ground at Happy Valley; whilst doorpost as he or she passed." out of the measures contemplated Macao have boon made with the strain on the wall. The police fore part of the car was badly carnival is boing hold la the Grill by the Washington treatios, and Netherlands Harbour Works (le and Fire Brigade were summoned, smashed in, whilst the boy was Room of the Hongkong Hotel. val resolutions. They hope that charge of the Macao Harbour and the remains of the boy and badly hurt in the bond and

the

despatchos and awarded the C.B. and C. M. (. He married Mixe, 0:1. H. Sally, of Klag's Langley. in 1909, and they have a son and daughter.

Azuma (Mr. S. Borg-)

Coquetto (Mr. F. Olivor.)

Foathars (Mr. A. Ritchie).

Irone (Capt. Arthur)-

La Cigale (Mr. N.

Maj-Gen. Luard is a younger brother of Vico-Admiral J. S, Luard, C. B., who retired from Croucher). the Service & fow years ago.

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WALL COLLAPSES,

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MOTOR CAR BOLTS.

CHINESE BOY BADLY HURT.

A sixteen-year-old Chinese boy

in

so measures will soon be put soheme). A mark_boat in now man were taken to the Mortuary, stomach, and was later takon to to execution.--Reuter.

moored off Murray Pier, hore, at whilst the injured people were hospital.

INDIGANTION IN

GERMANY.'

RESENT DELAYED

EVACUATION,

Berlin, Dec. 25. The whole of Germany la stonished and indignant at the announcement that Cologno will Mot be evacuated on January 10th.

Official alroles state that thei ghtoon hundred inspections ich were carried out have" not

which the returning boats will convoyod to hospital.

roport. They may report at any time of the day or night during the period sot for the race. It is Do secret to stato that U and I and La Cigale are the favourites, although, on handicap, all the boats have a good chanco.

TRENCH COLONIAL

ESTIMATES.

Paris, Dao. 24. Avealed any arms, bithor for the The Chamber has passed the

Jobawaher or polics, in exoons estimates of the Ministry for the the Authorised Umit.-Router. Colonies.--Reuter.

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CLYDESIDE EVICTIONS.

AUTHORITIES DEFIED.

S. AFRICAN

TEST."

THE LATEST SCORES,

Johannesburg, Doc. 24.

"LITTLE HSU” SPEAKS.

A

HOLY YEAR.

Rome, Doo, 24.

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BELGIAN LOANS.

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GERMAN POLITICS.

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anti.

Pro-

REHABILITATION OF CHINA.

AIMS OF FORTHCOMING.

CONFERENCE.

Peking, Dec. 25. Regulations governing the REPAYMENT PLAN.

Rahabilitation Conference have boen issued as a Mandato.. Brussels, Doo. 24.

of thirteen. They consist The Belgian Government will articles, defining the duties and PREDICTS CHINA'S POLICY.

ropay fully to the United States scope of the Conference, con- Government on January 1st, sisting of thirty mombors. The Paris, Dec. 24. General Heu Shu-tsong has 27,500,000 dollars of Treasury object of the Conference is to

bonds then falling duo.

Įsolve political questions and plan. arrived in Paris.

This loan was contracted in a reorganisation programme. The weather was fine and Whon at Marsellies, Gonoral loudy, and there was a small Hau Shu-tsong was interviewed 1920 for five yours for the purpose The principal duty will be to attendance to-day. Over night by the papers and said that of paying for locomotives and draft regulations for National

in bad not grostly affected the China will not delay to become supplies of wheat four purchased Conference pitched

qulot, and Bolshevism need not in America The sum required The Brat conference will last a South Africs compiled 295 be feared. The Chinese republic to pay off the loan will be deduct month, but may be extended.. Its (Nourse 71, and Nesor 80). wishes to tighten its amicable ad from the yield of the Belgian delegates will consist of milltary

Mr. Joel's team noored 181, for relations with France, con-loan issued in New York on and political personagen The police did not attempt to a in their second knock up to the formably with Marshal. Tuana September 1st at air, and a half sessing special qualifications. interfere.Reuter.

time for the closure: Reuters

London, Deo. 24. Four out of the five familles evicted from Clydebank houses yoatorday have returned to tholi homes, assisted by a orawd of Boveral thousand people. :

polloy-Havas.

per cant. Reuter

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