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WHAT ABOUT THAT CHILD'S EYES?

Are they just as good as his school- mate's the boy or girl who in forging shond of him or her? Or is he or she handicapped by some little weakness of the eyes which makes school work a burden and retards progress ↑ Why not hejaure about ft? An examination of the eyes is the only way to be certain. If glasses are” ordered it will bo for one' reason only because your child's eyos will suffor'without them.

N. LAZARUS Hongkong's Only European Optician, 12, Queen's Road, Central. Manngor:-Ralph A. Cooper, Roglstored

Optometrist (Canadd.)

The

Hongkong Telegraph

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No 22,031

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BRITAIN AND CHINA CRISIS. MONEY WANTED.

MUCH ANXIETY IN HOUSE OF

COMMONS.

CANTON STRIKERS

IMPATIENT.

THE RECENT ARRESTS,

A report from Canton states that, so far, the Government has

EUROPEAN SMUGGLES AMOK ON STEAMER

OPIUM.

GREEK SENTENCED TO PRISON.

N. Y. K STEWARD DIES FROM WOUNDS.

FIVE OTHERS INJURED.

A young Japaneso ateward, named Kubota, of the N.Y.K. liner

PRECAUTIONS AT HANKOW. only granted $10 each to the so- Cyprus, warshan passerer Suwa Maru; which arrived in Sin-

That the grave situation in China is engaging much attention at Home, is evidenced by the prominent manner in which the question loomed at yesterday's meeting of the House of Commona.

Str Austen Chumbertain, as Foreign Minister, was called upon to answer numerous questions, and the gist of his replies is that, with the possible exception of Hunkow, there is no launediate. threat to British lives and property in China. Every precaution was being taken at Hankow and the landing of naval parties had had a good moral effect on Chinese demonstrators.

The British naval forces in China were considered sufficiënt, but the Government is considering the possibility of having to increase thent. The British, Government is most loth to intervene in China's domestic affairs, but it is fully prepared to fulfill the prime duty of protecting British Ilves.

London, Dec. 1.

FRIENDLY TO CANTONESE.

tant

IN LIEU OF $8,000 FINE.

Evangelos Stavris, a Griek born in the British possession of

called Hongkong strikers who have R.E. Lindsell, at the Central Police been in Canton ever since the Court this morning, with smug strike of June last year and haveling 80 taels of raw Persian or stab wounds received on the

been maintained ever since as un- enployed. The 'promise made to them was that they should each receive $100 on their names being struck off the list of those support ed by the Government.

:

EYE ON NEW TAXES.

oplum into the Colony.

The defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined $3,000. The Ane was not paid, and to-day the de- fendant commenced a term of eight months' imprisonment with hard inhour, which was the alternative imposed by the Magistrate.

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gapore last week from Europe, has died in hospital as the result

vessel when a Chinese deck päe senger suddenly ran amok..

"In all, the madman succeeded in wounding five Japanese and one Chinese, before he was brought down through the efforts of In- Appearing for the Import and spectors Mead and Goring, and a It is stated that the new sur-Carrie, the Assistant Superin- secured him from behind,

Export Department, Mr. W. J. party of Japanese stewards, who taxes brought in more than $300,-tendent, said, the 000 during the first month of its was. arrested, subsequent to The affray first started in the imposition, and the strikers are the

information second class saloon, where the claim pn this money instead of its urging that they should have first by

While Chinese, after chasing the pas sengers, lenpt brandishing a knife, being voted to meet military ex-

into the after well-deck. penditure.

China balked, most largely in

He said that His Majesty's questions in the House of Com- muns to-day, and even

desired crept in Government had supplementary questions arising British representatives in those from Sir William Davison's en-parts of China under the control

Cantonese quiry as to why His Majesty's Ge-of the

authorities vernment still adhered to the Rus-should deal with these authorities 80-British Trade Agreement in as far as, possible in a friendly view of the activity of Soviet pro-spirit, and the Consul General akong at all, and it is further stat-

Hankow had paganda.

been instructed necòrdingly,

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: According to recent reports, fully ninety per cent. of these so- called strikers are not from Hong-

ed that even, many of those who for the past year have been help- ing to maintain the boycott were in the same category, as the majority of those who orginally went up from Hongkong have long since found other employment.

Sir Austen Chamberlain replied that His Majesty's Government

THE HANKOW, SITUATION. was not unmindful of the terms of the Trade Agreement, and ' they

Most of to-day questions in the had not exercised the right of House related to the situation in denunciation it was because they China at the end of which, reply- It is said that the Canton Gov“) had not thought it expedient. ing to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, ernment is getting rather tired of Sir William Davison asserted who, 13 Leader of the supporting these men, especially as that the Foreign Office's failure Opposition, asked for a further they insist on getting their grants to insist on the observance of the statement on the situation at from the Treasury paid in cash, propaganda obligations of the Hankow, Sir Austen Chamber- whereas civil, and military officials Agreement was largely responsible | lain said that the situation are paid partly in war bonds, for the damage to British trade in generally Was not changed which, at the most, are only China owing to Bolshevik intrigue.jsince Monday when, following a

worth about three per cent, of their Sir Austen Chamberlain regret- demonstration, naval parties were face value. ted that he and Sir William Davi. landed on the British Concession with satisfactory" moral effect. soy differed on that matter,

The processions turned away from the Concession and there was ho incident. Litest reports indiented There were nearly a dozer ques-that a general strike was fixed for tions about the state of affairs at December 4th. Hankow and Shanghai and Bri-1 tishers in China generally.

SIR AUSTIN'S ASSURANCES.

Sir Austen Chamberlain said that the

-FORCES OF OTHER POWERS.

THE RECENT ARRESTS.

In connection with the reports on, the arrest. by the Canton Go-| vernment of two officials of the: Hongkong Strike and Boycott Com-

mittee, it is stated that these are now being held in custody con- sequent on sensational charges being brought against them of corruption and of arson. The al-

receipt of the

Department,

defendan:

SINO-BRITISH FEELING.

Present Difficulties Only Transient.

London Dec. 1... Sir Edwin Stockton, the noted industrialist, in a letter to the Morning Post on the subject of China's troubles, expresses the opinion that people of England who have to deal with, Ching must aim at the diffusion of tte belief that " whon circumstances are favourable the Foreign Office will sympathetically consider the whole question of tariff revision on up-to-date "ind modernised Unes. Meanwhile in view of the Instability of the Peking Cabinet a watching policy on the part of Britain is inevitable.

He concludes that the transient diffici@ties will not be allowed to preclude com- plete ultimate Sino-British good feeling. Reuter.

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EXTRALITY PROBLEMS.

COMMISSIONERS STRICTURES ON

INJUSTICES.

THE EVILS OF MILITARISM.

The full report of the International Extra-Territorality Com- misalon has now been published, Parta 1, II and III being "summarised in a lengthy Reuter's message received to-day Part -IV, which consists of the recommendations was given on Monday.........

The documents, now published deal with existing conditions. Part I is a historial survey, pointing out legal anomalies arising. from the multiplicity of Courts and the diversity of laws in China. Part II deals with defects in the judicial and prison systems, while Part.III lays stress on the harmful effects of military inter ference with civil administration and cites executions of Chinese in complete disregard of the principles of justice.

London, Dec. 1.

INSUFFICIENT SAFEGUARDS. The report of the Extra-terri-

The report declares that un- toflulity Commission is divided doubtedly the decisions and into four parts, the first three of opinions of the Supreme Court which are mainly historical su serve a useful source of civil law, vey, tables of statistics and a debut definite provision is needed tailed analysis of existing methods.

to ensure the general recognition, of justice.

of all the decisions of the Supreme Part I states that the original Court by the lower courts, Con-

GERMAN NURSE'S ESCAPE.

In the second clasa saloon, a German nurse, dived beneath the table, and thereby saved herself authority for the existing practice cerning civil law, the report mez- from serious injury, for the Chin- of extrality was chiefly the Mixedtions the provisional restoration ese, in his mad efforts to inflict Court of the International Settle of procedure relating to the de injury on, all who were near him,

passed by without noticing her. ment and remarks that since the tention of civil defendants in Pe- After jumping into the well-foreign and Chinese authorities king and points out that the Min- deck he ran up the companion way are at present negotiating about it istry of Justice has promulgated into the first class quarters, and the Commission has not deemed it supplementary rules contrary to found his way into the dining

necessary to enter into all the de- the spirit of regular civil regula- saloon above.

tails of the present organisation tions promulgated by the Presi ranged themselves in a body in an and procedure, but draws attendent. The report further says attempt to prevent the Chinese tion to the fact that the Court, that the existing rules in China from getting into the soon as at present constituted, has been do not provide sufficient anfe where the passengers were at din-

Here the Japanese stewards

ner.

Being unarmed they were functioning without Treaty rights guards against bad faith on the ecmpelled to give way and, burst since 1911, ing into the saloon, the Chinese. struck left and right at ull who were near him. Many of the pas- sengers were dining ashore.

LEGAL ANOMALIES:

part of the plaintiff while the. rights of third parties are insufl- ciently guaranteed against errone- ous assertions of a creditor con- ing to his debtor. cerning property allegedly belong-

EVIL' OF MARTIAL LAW,

The Commission's observations at the end of Part I relate to the MADMAN IN DINING SALOON.

legal anomalies arising from the Inspector Mead, who was dining on the vessel, caught up a chair multiplicity of courts and the and struck the Chinese on the diversity of laws, and mention,f The report draws attention to the inter alia, the conflict of laws re- the lack of provisions securing no- legations are that they misappro- going ashore yesterday, and was proximity to other passenger of Chinese origin, the irregular cadastral survey of land, and the He was, however, in such close lating to the nationality of persons of regulations relating to the Itarial proof of non-enforcement printed funds belonging to the taken back .to his ship, the that he was unable to use his full ed their tracks by setting fire to be broken open, were found a Strike Committee and Inter cover-Oakbridge. In a box which had to force.

protection to Chinese, and the ab- absence of unified commercial sta

the Strike Headquarters in the number of packages containing

Though dazed by the blow, the sence of extradition arrangements tutes. It says that declarations, purporting to be martial law, are

head."

He said that arrangements had British, French and been made to keep a sloop at Japanese naval forces at Hankow Hankow for the winter and some would undoubtedly act in concert additional forces had been made where their joint interests were available for landing if required. River gunboats would move on the Six Austen at present did not river to and from Hankow as re- East Garden, thus destroying the the drug, some of which were Chinese stuck at him, the knife facilitating the evasion of justice. made with such frequency that the... see any reason, to anticipate an quired throughout the winter. He attack on Shanghai by the Canton-understood that, the United States

stuffed in the pockets of defen. tearing his jacket sleeve, and in The opinion is expressed that the administration of law is humpered. ese forces and he did not think had sent two destroyers to Hapkow

concerned.

in Shangha! would involve the and mine sweeper; the Japanese personal danger of the British had three gunboats and the French community, although it might oc had a mine sweeper and a gunboat, casion serious inconvenience.

was

"LOTH TO INTERVENE."

STRENGTH OF ARITISH FORCES.

account books.

When the Strike Committee's dant's clothing. When questioned

since the Cessation

SUNNING PIRACY.

flicting a slight wound. *

E. D. van Wyngaarden, who is

PASSENGERS GIVE HELP.

After the Chinese had been over-

transmitted to the "Governments concerned for their consideration.)

that an increase of labour unrest for the winter and also a yacht transactions came to be checked in regard to this discovery, the Inspector Goring, who was also last-named situation could exist This practice gravely menaces the up, it was discovered, according defendant said that he did not on the vessel, picked up a chair to a certain extent without extra-proper administration of civil law." to Chinese reports, that something realise the seriousness of his df- and struck the Chinese, and Mr.lity but under that system the ine-It, nevertheless, appreciates efforts like one million dollars could not fence.

bound for Macao, drew a drawer quities become more apparent. It to evolve a judicial system and the be accounted for. Suspicions were He did not consider there

from a side board and endeavour- says that the Chinese Commis- draft laws intended to carry out aroused, and a number of public

the ambition of China as expressed. the least reason, for supposing

organisations joined in a demand

ed to bring him down.

sioner submitted two memoranda, in the treaties of 1902 and 1903, that the shipping facilities at Han-| His Majesty's Government would for the arrest and examination of

Momentarily staggered, the Chi- one of which related to special but the assimilation of new prin kow would not be adequate to take all steps to protect life at certain officers. It was in defer-

CASE OPENS TO-MORROW.

nese paused in his mad chase, and

areas which the Commission ciples has not kept pace with legis- ovacuate all the British residents Hankow but they were most loth ence to this expression of public

the Japanese stewards bore him to

lation. Hence, anoníalies have.. and interests, if necessary.

to intervene in the Domestic af opinion that the Chief of Police,

the ground. He then lost con- thought did not come within the arisen in the shape of ancient laws. Dates for the hearing of the case Fairs of China--(Labourite cheers) on instructions from the Govern-against the Sunning piracy sus sciousness, and is, at the time of scope of their investigation, and continuing to be enforced side by NO GENERAL THREAT.

apart from the hecessity of ful-rent; took the step of making the peets were fixed by Mr. R. E. Lind writing, still in that condition in consequently the memoranda were side with new laws. Sir Austen Chamberlain aid British Hyes,

filling the prime duty of protecting arrests.

sell at the Central Magistracy this hospital. that at the moment there was no

morning.

It is impossible to describe, ade-

CALLOUS EXECUTIONS, BETTER BUSINESS. reason for apprehension of per-

Mr. T. H. King Director of the quately, the scene in the first class sonal danger to Britishers in the

Interviewed by a Telegraph "re Criminal Investigation Department, saloon. Several ladies fainted,

Part III dealing with the admini- ABSENCE OF PRECEDENTS, Treaty Ports, with the possible.

stration of justice, emphasises the Answering questions in the presentative this morning, Mr. was present, also Mr. Gordon and the screams of children were

harmful effects of military Inter- exception of Hankow. As regards House of Commons. Mr. W. C. Xip Lan-chuen, Secretary of the Lenak, Mr M. K. Lo, and Mr..Leo heart rending.

Part II, dealing with Chinese ference with civil administration, Britishers at isolated places in the Bridgeman said that the strength Chinese General Chamber of d'Almada, defending,solicitors. interior they were not threatened [of the British China Squadron was Commerce in Hongkong, stated Both sides, said they were ready

laws and judicial and prison sys-and enumerates cases of callous by any general danger of anti Ave eruisers, four sloops, 15 river that

of to proceed and his Worship fixed

tem, criticises the police offences neas while, the Commission was foreign outbreaks, although in-gunboats, 12 submarinos, two sub-picket activities in Canton, the dates as follows:-2.80 to-

sitting in Peking, in which people dividual cases of dangers were marine depot shine, one submarine there has been no further in-morrow afternoon, 11.15 Saturday powered, Dr. T. C. Borthwick, of of the law which exposes every were executed in complete, dlane bound to occur from brigands.

tender, cre despatch vessel and terference with merchandise sent morning, 2.15 Monday afternoon, the Church of Scotland Mission, resident to detention for trifling gard of the principles of justico.

It assumes as regards three armid launches. The fol- up from Hongkong. Of late there 11 am. and 2.15 p.m. Tuesday, 2.16 Ichang, and Dr. T. Sato, the ship's offences. 'owing reirforcemetits were added has been a regular and increasing p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. Thursday.surgeon, yave attention to the the morphia law, that the new torture of prisoners and the illegal It mentions the occurrence of the POSITION AT SIANFU OBSCURE.

Penal Code when it is enacted,thods of execution. It holds up thereto Int October: Oor-movement of cargo between the 11 a.m, and 2.15 p.m. Friday.

Capt. Cockle (Superintendent of will readjust the provisions of the the modern courts, including the the Harbour Police), and the am- law, of 1920 with the provisions five special Courts in the zone of bulance arrived very shortly after of the second revised draft Penal the Eastern Railway as the most Code relating to marcotics. It ex-

entlefactory courts in China, presses the opinion that judicia precedents have not yet developed Finally it refers to complaints to such a degree as to guide judges of delays and difficulty of securing. in the exercise of their discretion the execution of judgments and the G. Yatoh, the popular little concerning the relevancy, admis- illegal entry of private premises, second steward, was taken away sibility and materiality of evidence and anys that practically all are on a stretcher, suffering from in criminal procedure, and says the complaints of foreigners and Once again, part of the city is several wounds, but assured the that the judicial police regula arise from cases tried in district In the House of Commons, the MORE GENERAL RESUMPTION to be placed on water supply passengers that he was was not tions, by permitting the police to magistrates' courts, where condi-

restrictions.

It is notified that after Saturday. UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE. London, Dec. 1. the supply of water in that part With the conclusion of agree of the city west of Enstern Street Cases of Chinese running amok ly because no prescription exists ments in most of the principal wht by controlled by bringing the are very unusual, although thare

The wonther forecast up till coalfields and the resumption, or rides mains into operation, Water have been other occasions. In clala must exercise their rights noon to-morrow issued by the work, the official daily return of will be turned on pach rider main this case, but for the resolute bear of investigation before handling Royal Observatory, states: mon engaged, has ceased. Reuter, for fwd consecutive hours' daily! (Continued On Page 12,)

He added that the Betah liplocraft carrier and the Third two ports, this lending to hopes of The prisoners were accordingly matic and consular officers were Destroyer Fletilla, comprising one still better business prospects in remanded in police custody until In constant touch with a view to flotilin kader and eight destroyers. the near future. However, the to-morrow afternoon. obtaining protection for Britishers-The Government considered that volume of business now being done The position) at Sianfu WAS

represents only between 40 and 50 abscure, and the Minister at Peking these forces were at resent aufli per cent of that before the strike cient, but was considering thre, had been asked for news.

and boycott. possibility of having to increase.

A Labour Member supplemen-thom. Readi tarily asked whether the Cantonese soldiers were not more in hand and better disciplined than the

NO SHANGHAI DANGER.

Rugby, Dec. 1.

remainder of the question We drowned in laughter.

Sir Austen Chamberlain said, he Foreign Secretary was also asked was reluctant to express ari if adequate forces were available opinion relative to the humanity to ensure the safety of the British of the different Chinese armics; community in Shanghai should but it certainly should not be trouble arise there owing to the assumed that the Cantonese forces advance of the Cantonese army or

(Continued On Page, 18.)

we not so good as any other.

COAL SETTLEMENT

WATER SUPPLY.

RESTRICTIONS AFTER SATURDAY,

wounded stewards.

wards.

The steward who has died had several severe wounds in the abdomen, chest and back.

badly hurt.

exercise powers of Investigation tions are not favourable to satis- eo-extensive with those of, a pro-factory rials Router. curator, entalls delays, particular

limiting the period in which off-

over the case to the procurator

orth-east winds, fresh ind