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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No. 88,040

# RE+A+X#F THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23,

MODERN CRUSADE. BRITAIN'S POLICY IN

BISHOP OF LONDON ARRIVES.

TO STAY NINE DAYS.

Bearing with him a special mes

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CHINA.

GENEROUS BELGIAN

TRIBUTE.

BREADTH OF VIEW

Brussels, Dec. 22.

sage to the Empire Churches, the British intentions

towards.

1926. PA-+

MUCH LOOTING. KOWLOON CITY ARMED CHINA LIGHTS.

ROBBERY.

ANNUAL MEETING.

FEATURES.

CHANG YT'S TROOPS ACTIVE.

AT HOUSE NEAR POLICE

ATION.

HEAVY CAPITAL OUTLAY.

That the change in the voltage

PLIGHT OF VILLAGERS.

Writing under data of the 15th

TO-DAY'S OCCURRENCE.

Shortly after noon to-day, 'an

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BOYCOTT MOVEMENT

COLLAPSING.

AGITATORS FEAR OFFICIAL ACTION.

LATEST CANTON REPORTS.

BIG SCHEMES.

MANILA PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.

PORT IMPROVEMENTS,

Latest reports from Canton in Mr. A. D. Williams, Director of

Bishop of London,, the Right Rey China received a generous tribute (ent at Foochow states that the loon" City, the three men who China Light and Power Companying very little headway in its at-liams is just back at his desk after instant, the Telegraph's correspond-armed robbery occurred in Kow of the current supplied bediente that the Anti-British Boy the Manila Bureau of Public Works, cott Extension Committee is mak-forecasts the "greatest year yeti

for his Bureau in 1927. Mr. Wil Dr. Winnington Ingram, K.C.V.O., from the Foreign Minister, Msituation is unexpectedly quiet. committed the crime making their (1918), Ltd. will cost approxi tempt to continue the discrimina a trip through Mountain Province

Vandervelde when he was replying and matters are going along just escape with money and jewellery. Chinese affairs by a Communist an interpollation regarding

Daputy, in the Chamber:

to

us usual..

The Christian schools are all

mately

spread ree lakhs of dollars, tion against British goods.

over a period of from five

arrived in Hongkong this morning on his world tour aboard the 8.8. President Lincoln. With him were this chaplain, the Rev. H. C. Thom- M. Vandervelde said that after his visit to Geneva certain facis son and Mr. Ormond Blyth, a per- occurred tending to shew that the Honal friend of the distinguished Great Powers interested in China has appointed a small committes very close proximity to the local Pany, which was

visitor.

running, one or two of them with decreased numbers. The Provin cial Board of Christian Education

taken."

with W. Cameron Forbes.

"Our 1927 appropriation is the of an unknown value.

As has already been reported, biggest we have ever had, and the to six years, was one of the With much daring, the gang had chosen, as the scene for their features of the Chairman's speech the Committee recently decided to projects we have on and are some work, a dwelling house within at the annual meeting of the Com- organise, an Investigation Corps of the most important yet under- held this after the Chinese New Year, In Leading all of course are the new Police Station, Obtaining an un-morning..

Mr. R. G. Shewan occupied the order to endeavour to check the post office and the insular asylum for the insane. The legislature" Sir Robert Ho Tung: Mr. H. P. also being to provide special de- The plans are ready, and work will White, Mr.A. B. Compton, Mr. C. pots for the cheap sale of such not be long, delayed. A. da Roza (Consulting Commit-

On arrival, the Bishop was met the recent Memorandum from the touch both with the schools and obstrusive entry into the house chair, and there were also present inflow of. British goods, the idevoted money to start both of these.

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have very different policies, but to watch the position and keep in the Government with a view to by the Rev. V. H. Copley Moylo (re-British -Charge d'Allaires presenting the Eishop of Victoria), Peking defining British's policy avoiding misunderstandings the Rev. N. V. Halvard (Diocesan testifies to the breadth of view either side, Chaplin), and Lieut. R. Q F. John and conciliatury desire to meet the

"BLOOD & IRON" THREATS. ston, A.D.C. to H. E. Major aspirations of the Chinese people General C. C. Luard, with the fatter "which cannot be too greatly "Little value is attached to the of whom the Bishop will roside dur-admired:" He declared that letter mentioned before as having ing his stay in the Colony. Others Britain hud appealed to other been sent to the schools by the who welcomed.. the distinguished Powers for unity, not for the pur-"Blood and Iron" Society, and it visitor on arrival were the Rev. G. pose of imposing or maintaining is earnestly hoped that the new R. Lindsay, Messrs. Hunt and Mit Treaties which had seen their day, authorities will put down any chell (representing St. Andrew's but in order to revise and adapt attacks of that kind. Time will Church), the Rev. S. K. Lee, Messrs. them in accordance with the just tell J. M. Wong and Lam Woo (repre-demands of a people which desires General Ho Ying-ching. is ex- senting the Chinese Church) and, to be treated as an equal sovereign pected to enter Poochow within a the Rev. A. D. Stewaît (represent-nation. "I am convinced that day or two and a large reception ing the Church Missionary Scal-Britain's call will not remain un-gathering is being arranged by the ety). The Bishop was brought heeded."

various bodies in Foochow asliore by the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave M. Vandervelde atided on the Missions to Seamen launch Belgium had no political ambitions and proceeded to Headquarter in China but only wished to defend House.

her important industrial and com mercial interests, and merely ask

LOCAL ENGAGEMENTS. „ For a period of nine days, the Bishop of London will remain in Hongkong, leaving here on New Year's Day by the Hakone Maru for Singapore. he has a very full list of engagements here, the first of which took place to-day when his lordship was the guest of honour at a tiffin given by members of the Hongkong Club. This afternoon; from 4 to 6p.m, he will be pre sent at an "At Home" for Church workers in the -Cathedral Hall"

To-morrow; the Bishop will visit the University in the morning and incidentally meet informally the members of the Hongkong Univer- sity Christian Association. A large number of the other engage- ments has been arranged, amongst which must be mentioned the ser mons which the Bishop will preach in the Cathedral on Christmas morning and at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday morning..

"A MODERN" CRUSADE.

"

NO INDEPENDENCE YET.

Col. Thompson's Phillipines

Report.

that

Washington, Dec. 22, Colonel Carmi Thompson the ex-United States' Trea- surer, who spent some months in the Phillipines surveying economic conditions on behalf of President Coolidge, has re- ported, recommending a post- ponement of the grant of absolute independence to the Islands, but the concession of A further measure of au- tonomy regarding internal affairs, as the situation, war- He also recommends rants. the extension af the Federal Reserve Bank system to the Phillipines and the starting of a Land Bank thore, to fur- nish farmers with loans at reasonable rates. He guys that at present rates from twelve to thirty per gent, are charged--Reuter's American

As to the object of the tour, am going on a modern Crusade,” the Bishop told an Evening Stan- dard representative as he was leav ing London, pointing smilingly to his golf clubs, modern, emblem of the episcopal crook, which lay on the platform with his luggage.

He takes with him a tennis racketed that she should not be worse

as well as golf clubs on his world tour.

*

Service.

treated than other Powers.

Subsequently the Chamber 'passed a vote of confidence

One trunk contains his full robes, Reater. his cope, mitre, and croster.

"I am embarking on a missionary tour of the world,” continued the Bishop. "In spite of my many years at home there is still mis. sicnary work before me.

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TILOUSANDS HOMELESS.

FORGED PIASTRE

NOTES.

CHINESE SENTENCED AT. KOWLOON.

the

Funds are

tie), Mr. N. Braga (Sacratary), goods which have not been pre-available to complete two receiving wards and an administration build- Mr. J. H. Donnithorne (Works viously disposed of. However,ing for the insane asylum. Manager) and the following share there are no signs of preparations Holders-Messrs, J. M. Alves, A.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

they succeeded in making, undis- turbed, a thorough search of the premises. Those of the inmates who were in the house at the time, were bound and gagal. A dag- Ker, with which one of the gun was armed, is stated to have been

ROAD TO AID MANILA," afterwards picked up by

L. Shields, D. W. Munton, A. Along these lines.

The road north to Aparri will be police.

Botelho, La Chung-wan, E. J. It is said that in view of the finished this year, giving Luzon Up to the time of going to press,Tavares, A. Stevenson, O. Kit- no arrests had been effected by the chell, J. Toppin, Capt. R. D. Government recent strong action means of communication such as it police.

Thomas and Capt. C. B. Riggs. against labour agitations, the has never had. Also the road con- officials of the Boycott Extension rines will be built. This links up necting Tayabas and the two Cama-

Committee fear to do anything Manila with the Bicol provinces. The Secretary having read the

that will aggravate the situation, Of more interest to Manilans will notice calling the meeting,

be the changes which the Manila The Chairman said:Gentle and in some quarters it is believed north road will undergo. It will be men,--The report and accounts that the whole movement will very greatly shortened by several cùt- having been already in your soon colläpse.

offs, making much more brief the hands, I will, with your permia-

Baguio. Two boats plying between Can-drive to

Also Rizal been Much indignation has

sion, take them as read. The net caused by the looting of villages

ton, and Fatshan have suspended Avenue will be extended to connect amount, including $152,479.07 to the south of Foochow by A fine of $25, with the alterna- brought forward from last year, their services in opposition to the with the road to Caloocan. This will lengthen the time golfers may General Chang Yi's men. "Of 93 tive of 14 days' hard abour, vayallable for distribution is

spend in the 19th hole. villages in that region," says our imposed by. Mr. T. W. Ainsworth, $356,181.40, which we recommend correspondent, "I am informed at the Kowloon May this be appropriated as follows:-To that I have been more or less morning, on a coolie employed by put to credit of Reserve for special" thoroughly looted, and thousands the Telephone Company who was renewals, repairs, and change of of people are practically without charged with being unlawful voltage, $110,000; to write off any means of keeping body and possession of thirteen orged 100 value of Crown Lenses, $1,710; to soul together. Christian and non-plastre notes of the Banque de pay a dividend of 8 per cent, or Christian agencies are co-operat- | L'Indo-Chine,

40 cents per share, on 400,000 old ing in relief work, and already Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for shares, $160,000; to pay a divid several thousand dollars have been the defendant. spent in supplying food to the most needy. Much labour and many gifts will be needed before the burnt houses, and furniture destroyed, and the money, etc., stolen can be replaced. The fight ing ceased last week, and I am informed that Chang Yi is to be sent North, with the majority of his soldiers. The actual casual- ties were not very high, but amounted to several hundred kill- ed and wounded."

SOCIAL DOINGS.

the

A friendly football match was Foochow played between Recreation Club and the boys of Trinity College a few days ago, with the same happy spirit as of on previous occasions.

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end of 8 per cent, or 16 cents per The case for the prosecution share, on 199,350 new sheres, was that, acting on information $31,896; to carry forward to next received, a party of detectives year's account, $52,575.40. visited No. 16, Reclamation Street The Working Account figures On the police entering the pre-show e gross profit of $405,630,41, mises, the defendant rushed to the against last year's gross profit of verandal and threw a packet con- $521,626, a decrease of $115,986.59, taining the notes on to the ad- or about 224 per cent. The de- joining verandak

crease in the revenue is 'chte to lower consumption, of electricity in Kowloon arising out of the un- settled state of affairs in South China..

Mr. d'Almada admitted that the notes were forged.

The defendant said he found the parcel in the street, and, on opening it, discovered that the. contents woro a number of notes, which he showed to some friends. One of his friends told him that the notes appeared to be forgeries.

A

DUTCH EAST INDIES' OIL

GOVERNMENT CO-OPERATION

PROMISED.

The concert given by the Foo- chow Philharmonic Society Saturday and the rehearsal Friday afternoon were a great success. The former was packed, mainly with Chinese students and from the Christian teachers schools, and at the latter, although

The Hague, Dec: 22: the attendance was not so inrge.

In the Second Chamber during appreciation was manifested by debate on the Dutch Indies Bud abundance of bouquets given to get, the Colonial Minister declar AIR LINERS JOURNEY. the more prominent singers and toed that the Dutch Governmen: Mrs. Waddell and Mrs. Bevas. would co-operate to the utmost in The performance showed great the exploitation of oil-bearing variety, gay und grave, and fand still undeveloped in the Dutch would be dificult to pick out any Indies-Reuter. specially good item, but the writer and, others were particularly. struck with the fine rendering of the "Wreck of the Hesperus."

ON THE WAY TO BASRA.

Rugby, Dec. 22.

"I am going to try to push for. ward the work of the Church, and ite co-operation with the great la bodr of Empire settlement. am taking at the same time a mes- The second of the three Empire sago of encouragement to, the air liners designed for the Cairo- Churches of the world.

Kargeht service, arrived at Malta "Australia, Canada, Chini-I am at 12.30 to-day, soon after the frat going to all of them, and I do not ner.

expect to be back till about nextBoth will leave to-morrow morn- Easter."

ing, continuing their flight, to

F

And, clutching a big bunch of Basra-British Wireless. ... white heather which a woman ad- mirer had given him "for luck," the

Bishop leapt blithely into his re-

MOTOR MISHAP.

served compartment.

"Keep the flag flying," he cried to the assembled crowd of prelates,

and laymen and women at Easton AIR VICE-MARSHAL INJURED.

Station who cheered him off to Liverpool, from which he later sailed for Canada in the 8.8. Meta gama.

SAFETY OF FLYING.

LANDING "ON MOUNTAIN PEAK.

Mr. John Leezing, Chairman of

GOLD STANDARD,

DEMARK RETURNING IN NEW YEAR.

Copenhagen, Dec. 22. Denmark is returning to the gold standard on January 1st under the terms of a Bill passed by Parliament, authorising tho

the Lancashire Aero Club, and convertibllity of Danish notes in- Mr. Bert Hinckler, who flew into gold at the rate of 28,000. the Schneider Cup Race, landed Kroner to one bar of gold: on top of Helvellyn in an acro-Reuter

plane this afternoon and made a safe return. Helvellyn,

which is

3,100

Rugby, Dec. 22. Air Vice-Marshal Longcroft, who commands the inland area of feet high and which is in the Lake- the Royal Air Force, was some- District on the border of West- what seriously injured last night moreland and Cumberland, is when his car collided head on with one of highest mountains in Eng- another car at Edgwaren".

tand

The flight was made with the ob through one of the most difficult ward on to the glass screen and feet, of demonstrating the safety periods in church history. He received a deep cut under the right of modern neroplanes British

ear British Wireless:

25 YEARS A DISHOP. The Bishop of London has beon in charge of his diocess since 1901..

(Continued on Papa,14;);).

The Air Marshal was flung for

Wireless.

COAL OUTPUT.

WECK'S OFFICIAL FIGURES.

London, Dec. 22..

The official output of the British coalfields for the week ended December 11, was 4,407,000 tons

by 886,000 workers-Router: ?

TO-MORROW'S "TELEGRAPH."

A Twenty-Four Page Issue.

In view of the Christmas" holidays, to-morrow's issue of the Telegraph will be on lines? of that usually published om Saturdays. In all, with the Motor Supplement, it will comprise, no fewer than 24 pages, and amongst the fea- tures will be the popular "Bulls and Inners," the ladies' -page, the full-page. "Salesman Sam" funny, and a page of local pictures.

The result of last week's Football Forecast Competition will also be announced. Those taking part in this week's competition are minded that all coupons must reach this office by to-morrow at noon..

امید

re-

Two important port works pro- jects will be undertaken with money available by the last legislature. The rock, jetty to prevent silting in the mouth of the Cagayan-river will be built, with Pesos 200,000 voted - for that purpoao. This will enable- ships to reach Aparri at all seasons of the year. Sometime in the fu turo a marginal wharf along the jetty and a road out from Aparri will be constructed.

WHARF WILL HELP. Eighty thousand pesos is at the disposal of the bureau for the port of San Jose, Antique. There arg no natural harbours on the west coast of Panay. Building a wharf at San Jose will aid in the open- ing of one of the most ferti's sections of the islands.

The big extension plans for the port of Cabu will be started. The legislature voted Posos 250,000 for the purpose of providing grunter wharfage facilities, needed by ocean going vessels particularly."

near

HEAVY CAPITAL OUTLAY."

Our power load has greatly diminished,, principally, owing to reduced consumption by our larg eat customers; but I am pleased

Out of bond issues approved by to say the lighting load has been

Governor General Wood many in- maintained, and there is every in-

portant bridges will be built. La dication of this load steadily in

Union will have three, Tarlac creasing. Our works costs have.

three, while Nueva Ecija will get naturally increased with the lower

2,000 foot bridge over the Rio demanda by the preventive service, Grande de Pampanga, output.

As will be seen from the state-the officials of which ask for as Cabanatuan. This will facilitate ment of accounts, there has been much as $13 daily from each boat traffic on the Manila north road.

Pampanga now has funds "ap-) heavy expenditure on capital ac-The matter is being referred to count, dua to the building of two the Government for adjustment.

proved for

850,000 a Pesos sub-stations with the necessary

concrete road from the south switch-gear oquinents," new

boundary on the Manila-Tarfac generator switchboard, four large CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

road, north. power transformers, extensions to power station, offices and staff quarters, and cable duct line at Hok Un station. Work on the un- derground mains, service connée- tions and Yaumati sib-station equipment was somewhat, curtall- ed during the year. Several new

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SWEDEN'S NAVY.

BIG TEN-YEAR PROGRAMME

A naval

BRITISH NEWS SERVICE

DUOPENDS.

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MANILA PONT PROJECT. Plans showing Manila port as t would appear with a bridge neroas the lower Pasig, Pier 3 widened, and berthing space for inter-jaland vessels provided, are being pre- On December 24th., 25th., 26th,pared at the bureau. They will and 27th., tha British Official Wire-serve as food for discussion of the less service will be discontinued Manila port project, and it is hop on account of the Christmas Holi-ed that they will lead to action, days:

The one important project fo

Rugby, Dec. 22..

WAR DEBTS.

FRANCE AND AMERICA..

The service will be resumed at which no provision is made in the noon on Tuesday, December 28th. public works bill is the Davao pier,

—British Wirelcas.

for which part funds were voted last year, and which is now under" ADVOCATED.

construction. The approaches are Stockholm, Dec. 22.

being built, but unless funds for continuing work are provided, tho expenditure of

whole thing will be wasted, as the 105,000,000 kronen between 1928

state of work at present makes any and 1938, la advocated by the

use of the dock Impossibld." Governmental Committee, which

Powerful Interest benefiting by was appointed to draft a naval construction programme."

The Tempo, commenting on the the unfinished state of the pler are The report insists that Sweden University of California's debts said to be responsible for the halt must possess a fleet capable of manifesto, concludes that it will being of work. Operators of ocean defending the whole coastline, and a long time before American opi-going ships and the planters of recommends n battleship of 7,600 aion generally realises that the Davao are protosting violently tons, four destroyers, saven sub United States stands to lose more against the abandonment of work. marines, eight submarine chasers than to gain by the present debt There is still a chance, It is un- und minelayera, and an aircraft policy, and that the time does not derstood, that funds will be ob carrier with a capacity to carry seem ripe for an international debt tained to make the dock practic- twelve scaplanes. Reuter.

Paris, Dec, 22.

conference Reuter

able