1927-07-15 — Page 12

12

HOTELS.

THE

HONGKONG

HONGKONG HOTEL: REPULSE BAY HOTEL: PEAK HOTEL Telographic Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.

AND..

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL; MAJESTIC HOTEL.

Telegraphic Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"

HOTELS.

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel Des Wagons Lits, Peking.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms,.. newly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and All Trame pass in front of Cold Wator, also Telephone. Hotel. Most Moderate Rates in the Colony.

Hotel launch meets all steamers.

Dining Room and Lounge now open to the Public.

PROF. C. THERESES

and

MISS MARGUERITE SENOUR will give Exhibition Dances every

TUESDAY & FRIDAY

5 to 6.30 p.m.

Tel. Add Victoria.

Telephone C.375. J. HLWITCHELL,

Manager.

HOTEL SAVOY

The Savoy the outstading Hotel

An Hongkong and one of the Appointed in Mouth Chipn.

Apent

HOTEL METROPOLE HOTEL BOA VISTA.

22, Ice House Stroot.

Macao.

UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT.

KOWLOON

HOTEL

PREMIER HOTEL IN KOWLOON

Modern Toilet System.

Elevator and Telephones to each floor.

Smoking Room and Saloon Bar, First Class Billiard Table

Recently renovated throughout.

Manager's Personal Attention

Tels. K. 608-609. Cables KOWLOTEL, HONGKONG

Tol. Kowison No. 8

H. J WHITE

Manager

PALACE HOTEL.

11

Tol Address "PALACE."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station Entirely under English Management. Electric Light and Fans throughout,

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1927.

POWERS STATE THEIR ca, with the possibility of a fur-

CASE.

(Continued from Page 1.).

A Measure of Consent.

struction.

JAPAN'S POLICY IN CHINA:

PRONOUNCEMENT BY BARON

TANAKA: "

ther number of smaller cruisers with eight-inch guns. Britain de- sired to fix the lowest possible tonnage compatible with security. but as numbers and not size were important for her purposes, the greater the number of large crui sers which other countries requir ed, the more difficult it was for SPECIAL ZONE PRECAUTION. Britain to reach a low total ton-

nage,

half to one.

enormous

Tokyo, July 8.

At the final session of the Eastern Conference yesterday, after Mr. Kimura, Director of the

conference, the Premier Baron

* London, July 14. - Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, the chief British delegate at the Geneva

Large cruisers with eight-inch Naval Conference, at the planary guna represent an session this afternoon, stated that | suporority, over six-inch gun a large measure of general con-cruisers in offensive strength, Bureau of Asiatic Affairs made a sent had been revealed, in the pre-superiority of at least two and-a-general report on the course of the liminary investigation during the Such a proposal therofore put Tanaka, gave instructions to the inst few days, of the possibility of Britain in the position of accept oficials present regarding the gun- agreeing on definite building pro-ing not parity, but definite in- eral principles of Japan's policy

feriority in offensive power, un-towards China as follows grammes mutually limiting con- less the dumber of cruisers re-It is the basis of Japan's policy garded as essential for protection towards China that Japan ondoa- Mr. Bridgeman said he had of imperial communications was yours to secure the peace of the originally asked for the plenary abandoned.

Orient and to realize the principle session because it seemed that the

of co-existence between Japan and atmosphere was being vitiated by

China. As regards ways and means gross misrepresentation of the

of realizing this ond, taking into consideration Japan's special posí British case in certain quarters. He declared emphatically, how

tion in the Far East we must draw ever, that despite reports to the

a sharp line between the methods contrary the delegates had never

to be adopted towards Manchuria lost respect for each other's It would be a strange outcome of and Mongolia and those towards opinions, or an earnest desire to a conference called for limitation. China Proper.

Here I will bring them into harmony..

It is not parity with America enumerate the general principles that is troubling us. We have of our policy in accordance with not raised any objection to that..this basis:- Nor are we troubled by the pro- portion to which Japan would be Restoration of Order.

The proposal also admitted of the possibility of a huge increase in the offensive strength of the the fleets of the world over strength which exists to-day.

A Strange Outcome,

1

He added: "It is due to selves to say in public that we see no reason whatever to despair of finding a solution in the spirit of goodwill in which we have alway's entitled. It is our own security

1. The stabilization of the poli- sought it."

with which we are concerned, and tical situation and restoration of During the past three weeks, by trying to see each other's case, our power in future to protect our order in China is an urgent need of certain provisional" recommenda-sea communications against hostile the day, but we consider that to tions had been produced by techni-raids, of whose disastrous effects realize this it is the best way to cal experts which were important, we have had such bitter ex-leave the Chinese people to settle as indicating a valuable measure perience in the late war. If the their affairs.. Japan, therefore, of agreement on destroyers and British scheme is adopted, we should be impartial to any one Aubmarines, and on the classifica-three great nations shall havo

party or faction in any civil war tion of non-combatarit vessels.

an example to the world inor in any political strife" in that arresting the increase lu offensive country fully respecting the will strength of all ships, and making of the whole Chinese nation. competition in shipbuilding im

Japan should strictly refrain from possible between us. and we shall participating in unior or disunion have saved the taxpayers of all among various parties in China. countries many millions of pounds

Capital Ship Limitation. They had agreed also to discuss capital ships, and he thought substantial step forward in limita- tion of that category was possible.

.set

in future."

Definite Programmes?

2. We are firmly determined to endeavour, with wholehearted Regarding cruisers, on which little substantial progress had yet

sympathy, to achieve gradually and reasonably the legitimate na-- been made, he explained that one of the main features of the British Mr. Bridgeman said if no fur- tionil aspirations due to the proposals was the prevention of ther progress was possible, they awakening of the moderate ele competition in offensive arma- would gladly consider other sug-ments in China, and to co-operate ment, by laying down definite gestions. A few days ago it was with other foreign Powers to put maxima for individual ships in suggested they should investigate them in force. At the same time, each separate category, both in the posalbility of agreeing on a Japur, like other foreign Powers, tonnage and armament. These definite building programme which has an ardent desire to see peace- maximum figures were in no case could be embodied in a conference ful and economic development of higher than the figures now pre-agreement. It would be a maxi-China, and for this end vailing, and in many cases were mum programme for each country, Powers friendly co-operation is considerably lover.

and would be subject to Emitation necessary besides endeavours on of the maximum individual to the part of the Chinese nation. nage. It would enable each to

Mr

"Total tonnage," said Bridgemans like pie. It may be very good, but it all de pends

inside what is. on

it that the other could build, and There is no other

the characteristics of different way preventing competition in build

see exactly what was the most

of

The Moderate Men.

the

3. The foregoing object will be accomplished only by the estab ships up to the time when revisionishment of a firm Central Gov-| ing except by agreement on of the Washington Treaty had to ernment. But as it seems that it the maximum gize of each type, take place. It would be a form and mere fixation of total tonnage of limitation most closely

re-

is not easy for China to estab-

or ratios is perfectly useless un-sembling the scheme adopted at lish such a Government very soon dual limits in every class."

Every Room with Private Bath Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooms less it is accompanied by indivi- Washington, and it came near to tion, there is no other alternative |

Onrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. Terms moderate. Special terms to families on application to:

Mr. J. H. OXBERRY, Proprietress.

EUROPE

After-dinner dancing every

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Cables :-

" EUROPE"

Singapore.

HOTEL

SINGAPORE,

Grill

THE EUROPE HOTEL, LTD. Arthur E, Odell, Managing-Director.

Object of the Meeting.

It must be remembered that the

same,

judging from the present situa- for us but to keep touch with mo- derate men of power in various parts of China for the present and wait for gradual unification of the whole of China..

ment.

Defence of Japanese Interests.

Entertainments

QUEEN'S

The Intriguing Story of a Riotlous Night in the World's Gayest Capital

ERNST LUBITSCH'S

Dazzling Successor to "The Kiss Me Again."

SO THIS IS PARIS

Special at 5.10 and 9.20 FULL MILITARY BAND

of the 1st Bn.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT

WORLD

The newest version of a Famous Stage Classic

EAST LYNNE

Orchestra at 5.15 and 9.20.

STAR

TO-NIGHT at 9.15 FAREWELL PERFORMANCE

of:

THE WILBUR PLAYERS

in...

The Dramatic Sensation

HER UNBORN CHILD

Pictures 3.30 to 8.30 p.m.

THE SENSATION

SEEKERS

regions economically. To mote economic conditions in Man- churia and Mongolia in

anee

open

Pro FRENCH WAR OFFICE

accord-

SUED. door

with the and equality of opportunity, means the quickening of the peaceful de- velopment of those regions, As to the protection of our vested rights

5. During the perlod before the and the settlement of the pending

MILLIONS OF FRANCS

FOR FUSES.

the original British idea that they could agree on each other's needs if they were frankly stated.

Ho was glad to think that object. of the conference was to the preliminary investigation prepare the way on naval matters of the plan had revealed a 4. It is not improbable that for a general agreement on dis-large measure of general consent, various local governments will be armament by the League of Na- and hoped that before the next established, standing against each tions, which would comprise other meeting they would have found other under the influence of Nor- countries besides the three now in it a solution of a difficult therners and Southerners, respec concerned. Without such limits problem.

fively. In that event the Japanese Government will of course take ab- no country can know with what

The Empire's Needs. force it has to compete, because

solutely the same attitude towards one country can use its tonnage

Lord Jellicoe, the New Zealand Buch governments. And when the for building large ships which, if delegate pointed out that Britain's time is ripe for such local govern- numerous, would have un aggres main Iines of commanication inents to establish a Joint adminis- aive character and so impose upon measured 80,000 miles, on which tration from a standpoint of inter others the necessity of doing the were an average of 9,500,000 tons tive of the site of such a govern national relations Japan, irrcepec of British merchant shipping." "If the British proposals are ac- The requirements of the Empire ment, should, with other Powers, cepted, a definite reduction in the had been given as 70 cruisers for welcome it is a unified government and at the same time make her in- offensive power of every type of direct trade protection. Assuming tention clear to assist its develop veggel would be established for 12 of these to be re-fitting or re- the future. The initial cost of fuelling, there would be one each capital ship would be redue-cruiser to every 2,500 miles on the ed by one million pounds, of each lines. of communication. cruiser by over half a million, and Such figures showed that the

M. Andre Lefevre, à, former many thousands would be saved an British Empire delegation would realization of a unified Govern problems, we should deal with the nually on the cost of maintenance; find it difficult to reduce the num-ment, it is without doubt that matters in accordance with the French Deputy, who was Millister recent some lawless people taking advan-foregoing principle. As for the lof War in the Millerdid and and' same may be said in lesser.de-ber, particularly when gree of the smaller classes of experience showed that the 114 tage of political unrest, might dis stabilization of the economic con-Briand Cabinets in 1920, has be

cruisere possessed by Britain at turb peace and order, thereby giv-dition of the economic conditions gun an action before the courts- ship."

the outbreak of war did noting rise to international affairs. in the Three Eastern Provinces, we at Paris against the Minister of Cruiser Tonnage and Guns. prevent the Immense loss in- The Japanese Government desires consider it is best to leave the Pro-War, claiming the payment of an by their own indemnity of four million francs Dealing specifically with cruflicted by a few enemy raiders.--that in such a case, such lawless vincials to do so

British Wireless.

people be suppressed and control-efforts, but if the people in the (£38,500) for his financial share in sers, Mr. Bridgeman said the Bri-

Geneva, later.

led and peace be maintained by the Provinces, respecting our special certain of his war inventions Bows Damaged.

tish delegates had offered to agres

Admiral Jellicoe, also spoke, and Chinese authorities concerned. In position in those districts, wish to which were used by some of the

that Britain to the Washington ratio for capital emphasised

Before the war he was respon- stone, was between the Norwe-carrying eight-inch guns, and had in war-time to protect her com- being encroached upon or

ese rights and interests in Chination of the economic conditions,

the the Japanese Government must sible for several Inventions which gian steamer San Jose (1,996 tons) offered to refrain from laying munications, so she was putting lives and property of

were taken up by the Government. and the Italian Sic Vos non Vobis down any new cruiser of this size her requirements at the lowest residents being endangered, it is

Japanese support them appropriately.

Coed by Allies.... (5,509 tons).

Safety of Special Zone, until that ratio is reached, and possible figure in reducing the inevitable for the Japanese

In an interview, M. Lófevre, who San Jose, with her bows damag- afterwards to stop building any number to 70...

vernment to take self-defensive 8-If there is a fear that abandoned politics before the ed, was late reported making for more of these large cruisers. In The Conference adjourned after

measures in order to protect them. Japan's special rights and in General Election three years ago, and a Afth ran ashore during a ceeded westward only alightly puted the claim

Four steamers were la collision London. The Italian steamer pro-smaller cruisers, they had not dis- Mr. Gibson's statement. Reuter. It is necessary for Japan terests will be encroached upon said that among his inventions heavy fog in the Channel in mail damaged.

of the United

not only to endeavour to dispel in the event of the civil war week.

States to an equal number with

the suspicions of those who start spreading to Manchuria and Mon-used by the Ministry of War that Two vessels owned by Messrs.!

the British, or of Japan to such The cargo steaner Rennes, joint number as were necessary for her

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

owing golla, Japan musst protect them, of a fuse, details of which the anti-Japanese movements Alfred Holt and Company, the ly owned by the French State and defence. But they desired to

to fabricated reports regarding from whatever directions the dig-French Government communicated

to the Allies. motor ship Eurymedon (6,224 Southern Railways, ran ashore limit their size, and their arma-

the relations between China and turbance may spread, and take tons) and the Troilus (7,000 tons) with a tremendous crash in tryingment to six-inch guns, so that they collided off Dungeness.

The following are the replies to Japan but to take adequate steps adequate steps in time so that the for the protection of the Japanese special zone may be maintained as to avoid the cast pier at New-may be defensive and not offen- to-day's question Eurymedon was struck on the haven, and remained fast.

rights.

a place of safety for both Chinese and foreigners. 1. The Buddhist "Bible:" 2. After atarboard side and badly holed:

"When the war ended I claimed Manchuria and Mongolin. Water began to pour into her. As the tide receded she was left

In reply to this, they were ask-the giant negress, Maria Lee, of Bas-

royalties from the allied Govern.... ton, who frequently assisted the police. Troilus sustained very bad damage high and dry, but steel chains and ed to accopt a limit of total ton- 3 Pitt. 4. An Australian tramp, 7.--As regards Manchuria and

ments, who used my invention," about the bows.

cables were used to prevent hor nage to which they had no intrin-5 Off the Strand: George (St.), Mongolia, especially the Three To develop the northwest, and M. Lefevre.The Belgian Both vessels made for Dover slipping off until high tide, when sie objection provided they knew Villers (St.), Duko (St.), of (Alley) Eastern Provinces, as they have number of Hunanese have formed Government paid what was due to under their own steam, but owing she was safely towed into harbour how other countries were going Buckingham (St), Willem Powell a very important bearing upon a co-operative society at Kalgan me, but the others falled to do so, to the amount of water in the little damaged. She is a practic- to use their tonnage.

(of Whitechurch). 7. From the fair. .of

of known as the Hunan People "Becoming Minister of War in Eurymedon's hold some difficulty ally new vessel, and was bringing

St. Audrey where cheap Anery was Japan from a point of view was experienced in getting. her a valuable cargo from Dieppa to

U.S. Suggestion Alarming.

sold 8. Rahere, Jentor, to Henry. I her intotdented special com colonization and Reclamation Co- 1920, I let the matter drop for the into port...

0. Eliau Howe. 10. Cheltenham, the Japan not only needs special com-operative Society. As indicated time being. Newhaven.

They were, however, alarmed' birthplace

"When I came out of office I re-" of Fred Archer. 11. munication to those regions, but by its name, the object of the so-

friendly clety is to invite emigrants from peated my demand through diplo when at one time a figure of 26 Andrew Borde, the witty physician to feels responsible, as large 10,000 ton cruisers with Henry VIII was so-called: 12. St. meighbour, to make the regions Hunan province for settlement and matle channele, and an arrange

The 80 when a change of Government up- a possible requirement for Ameri- bridle maker.

taining peace std developing the city is located at Paonei, Kalgan. set the negotiations.

SHIPS DAMAGED IN.

FOG.

TWO COLLISIONS IN THE

CHANNEL.

had

The other collision, off Folke-ships being applied to cruisers found her 114 cruisers insufficient case there is a fear of the Japan-devise measures for the stabiliza- allied Governments.

Printed and Published for the Proprietor by FREDERICK PERCY FRANKLIN, at 1 and 3. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong.

give weapons.

1,

Go-

>

Sixty millions of these fuses, were made in the course of the. war and used by the various allied.

armies.

L

eight-inch guns was suggested as Matthew Arnold. 16. A bit and Chinese and foreigners by main-Idovoloped Northwest,

Lawrence, Jawry. 13. Ulster. 14. places of safe residence for both reclamation in the rich but unment appeared to be possible,