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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1925;

CURIOSITY KILLED A CAT.

But Curiosity has educated Man. A prorent day knowledge exists bocaito at. different times some indi- vidual was curious, and demanded to know why. To- day, the successful man is The Man Who Knows, No matter how much you know, there is always more to bo learned. If you would increase your sticçons, you' MUST incronse your knowledge.

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A Naval Court Mfartial assembled on board H. M. S. Titania yester day morning for the purpose of trying Corpl. Fulbrooke, of the Royal Marines, of H. M. S. Ambrose, on four ebarges of having stolen money contained in register. fed envelopes whilst acting in the capacity of ship's pastian. [Captain C. G. Brodie, of H. M. S. Titania, was President of the Court, and Pay Lieut. F. R. Parter. of H. M. S. Hawkins, appeared as | Judgo Advornto.

Tho accused pleaded guilty to the first churgo and not guilty to the other three.

The Court accepted the plea of guilty, and Comniander Bower, of H. M. S. Ambrose, asked permis- sion to withdraw the second, third i and fourth charges.

The Court considered their find. ing in private, and on rassembling the Judge Advocato, announced that the Court hnd, decided that acoured bo imprisoned for six enlendar months and be dismissed Irom 11. M. Service.

LABOUR TYRANNY.

POLICE TAKE MEASURES.

The police have taken drastic steps to check labour tyranny in Hongkong, two cases of which occurred during the New Year holidays. In one case a number of mou raided a ten house at Yan mati because it was opened, con Leary to general custein, and de... manded a sum of $45 from the

proprietor. They also damaged Romo furnituro Investigations mado by the police resulted in the arront of one of the, men, bölioved to be a member of a guild. Ho has been charged and remanded by tha Magistrate.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.

London, January 29.

Yesterday at Geneva, the day was taken up in informal con- ferences, including several meetings between Lord Robert Cecil and Mr. Porter, at which, it is stated a certain amount of progress was made. Lord Robert Cecil last night telegraphing an apology at inability to attend a banquet in his honour in London, remarkoá” "I see no prospect of ever leaving Geneva,"

The Morning Post Washington correspondent speaks of a fluttering in the Senate irreconcilable dovecote over the report by Mr. Porter that he had agreed to members of the Central Narcotic Control Board being appointed by the Council of the Longue. The irrecon- cilables intimate that they want to ascertain clearly how for the United States is thereby tied up with the League before they give consent. Reuter.

Geneva, January 29. Interviewed by Mr. Kop, a representative of the Anti-Oplum Association of China Lord Robert Cecil outlined the British attitude as voiced of the Opium Conference. He was of the opinion that it was useless attempting to leally forbid. oplum smoking| by persons not at present addicts until the production of raw oplum was effectively controlled. He was also of the opinion that it was impracticable to embody the labours of two conferences in one agreement.-Reuter.

THE PRICE OF BREAD..

London, January 29.

The Food Prices Commission at present dealing with whoat and four holda real public interest owing to successive incrdases in the price of bread, recalling wartime. The loaf in at present teoperce and will shortly be rising to clovenpence in London an Asbilling in the provinces. Wheat growers in the United States, Canada and Australia are reputed to be reaping a golden harvest due to the shortage, which is attributed to reduced production throughout the world, growing preference on the part of Japan and China for wheat instead of rice, and also Russia ontoring the market as a buyer. The situation is reflected in shipping freights, which, yesterday reached fifty shillings a ton for March loading from Australia, justifying British vessels going to Australia in ballast Wheat prices in Liverpool yesterday touched seventy-eight shillings for best Canadian and a further rise, is anticipated.

Chicago, January 29, Immense buying, including European agents, has sent the price to a fraction above two dollars, the highest since the Hutchinson corner in 1898-Reuter.

BRITAIN'S TRADE STATISTICS.

Thin other onso alas took place at Yaumati. The shop raided ́in nt Shanghai Stroet and occupied by a slog maker. On New Your's day |the master roprived n;visit.from a number of men who, representing themselves to be members of the [Clog-makers' Guild, made a com. motion on the premises for the reason that the abny was not closed. Kiper making enquiries, the polios |raided the- Olog:Makers' Guild and-"

arrested three omoisis. The men) $120,000,000, and, ovverŠAK | are now detained yib". Victoria Giol || parent-adverse tra

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· RECALCITRANT GERMANY.

Paris, January 29,

In the Chamber, II. Herriot (Premier and Minister of Finance) was unanimously cheered when he made Impressive disclosures regarding German armaments.

M. Herriot stated timt all students in Germany are recruited for periods of milliary training. Weapons are far in excess of the establishments permitted by the Treaty of Versailles. The so- called police forces are a properly trained modern army, which carries all the necessary material. Arms factories and arsenals, have been resumed and are daily Increasing their production. The Krupp works have unrestricted machinery for turning out heavy artillery. With the Reichswehr and the reserves, Germany is re- establishing the army which started the Great WarMATEUR

The Premier concluded by saying that he desired once for Europe and the. Worid, but as a first guarantee of that peace he wanted security for France -Havas.

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·PROPOSED FRANCO-RUSSIAN, BANK,

A semi-official message anys that the Foreign Trade Bank has returi to the Government, proposals Franco-Russian Bank in Paris, for to provide half, the, capital, fàcilitate the introduction

söilities, which will