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AND :

SHANGHAI

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MAJESTIC HOTEL

Telegraphic Address:

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HOTELS.

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Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms newly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and Cold Water, also Telephone.

Hotet launch meets all steamers,

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Tel. Add: "Victoria."

HOTELS OF

HOTEL MET

Telephone C. 373 J. H. WITCHELL,

Manager.

DISTINCTION

The Kowloon Hotel Kowloon.

The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern conveniences. High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the Harbour and Peak, and five minutes from the Ferry, Wharves and Railway Station. Representative meets all steamers.

Daily Rates from

Monthly Rates from

$6.00..

$130.00.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

PEACE IN COTTON INDUSTRY.

EARNEST ATTEMPTS, TO REACH COMPROMISE.

REASONS FOR CRISIS.

London, Feb. 27.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1928,

FOREIGN OFFICE SCANDAL

(Continued from Page 1.) only, and had nothing at all in "common"with a gamble in differ ences. Reuter,

Press Comment..

London, Feb. 28. The joint conference of the The newspapers commend the cotton employers and the opera-promptitude of the Government's tives leaders held at Manchester action with regard to the Cranes to-day, after a discussion lasting case, as well as the courage and for over four hours, adjourned un-candour of the framers of tho ill Monday next without coming to report. a décision.

em-

An official statergent issued states that the representatives of the operatives handed the ployers a note, expressing regret that the latter were not in favour of the establishment of a Statu- tory Committee to enquire into the position of the interest.

The noto also declared that nel-

They agree that the punishment of the officials concerned is none too severe, though the Daily Telegraph appeara to find some extenuation in what it describes as the inadequacy of the salaries of higher officials in the Foreign

Offleo.

While all commentators regret the revelations, the view is

simply vindicated the honourable

OUTBREAK OF WAR RECALLED.

DEATH OF FORMER GERMAN AMBASSADOR.

PRINCE LICHNOWSKY.

London, Feb. 27. Memories of the outbreak of the War are recalled by the news from Breslau of the death of Prince Lich- nowsky, who was German Ambas- sador in London at that time,

It la recalled how he was pernon- ally unfavourable to war with Great Britain and was in great grief when the peace efforts failed.

Barely six months ago, Prince Lichnowsky visited England and re- newed some of his old friendships.

British Wireless.

The late Prince Lichnowsky was Silesian family of ancient aristo-

ther the wages paid nor the 48. expressed that. the report has 65 years old, and was the head of n hour week were causes of the un-traditions of the Civil Service-cratic lineage, with large catates at satisfactory state of the industry. Reuter. The real causes would be found elsewhere.

Impartial Inquiry Urged.

T

Kuchelna and Gratz. His mother was a Princess of Croy. The son of a Prussian General of Cavalry, he himself began life as a soldier, and was a brother officer of the

ex-

The Board of Inquiry. The following were the mem- bers of the Special Board of An Independent and impartial Inquiry: Sir Warren Fisher, Kaiser in the Life Guard Hussare. inquiry was most likely to dinga.C.B., G.C.V.O., Permanent See The Emperor, recognizing the ox- noao the causes correctly and the retary to the Treasury; Sir Mal-eceding good birth of the Lich- operatives cannot agree to the colm Ramsay, K.C.B., Comptroller nowskys, frequently addressed the employers' proposals to appoint a and Auditor-General; and Mr. M. Prince with the appellation of Committee of twelve representa-L. Gwyer, C.B., H.M. Procurator-equality, "du." During "Chancellor tives of each side to consider the General and Solicitor to the Trea- crises" Prince Lichnowsky was fre- factors of the cost of production sury. Sir Warren Fishor la the quently mentioned, as a logical pos- of yarn cloth, and to report, within head of the Civil Service; Mr. sibility for the Premiership. Ho a month how production costs can Gwyer fulfilled every legal quali- was boon friend of Prince Bulow the example of be reduced so us to secure a grea fication that could be desired; and, contrary ter volume of trade.

while Sir Malcolm Ramsay is by others, remained loyal to the fallen The employers, In reply, point-virtue of his office Independent of Chancellor after the latter's totter ed out that they have withdraw and apart from the Civil Service from grace. Prince Lichnowsky,

strangely enough, began his diplo definitely, the specific recommon of the Crown.

matle career as an attache in Lon- dations for the reduction of wages

don forty years ago. When he was and an increase of hours, but they

appointed Ambassador, he said het have not withdrawn the question

felt, in returning to England, like of investigating the effect of the

AL- man going back home. present wages and hours upon

though a Roman Catholic, Prince their. competitive power..

Lichnowsky never identified himself with the Clerical Centre Party or its ultra-montane politics. Nomin ally a Conservative, he revealed dia- In matters which concerned the tinct traces of Liberalism during company and that upon his retire the bitter controversy over Prussian ment, or in the event of his death, Franchise Reform in, 1910. by his will, he could appoint a per-wife, who was predestined to make son or persona suitable for filling a deep impression on London 80- the appointment.

ciety, was, like her husband, a clever After quoting from the Memoran-writer. dum, Mr. Potter submitted that

The employers would collaborate with the operatives in ascertain. ing any facts mutually agreed to be germane to the question,'

The Conference adjourned to enable the operatives representa- tives to consider the employers' last proposal.-Reuter.

WASHINGTON HOURS CONVENTION.

WHY BRITAIN WILL NOT RATIFY:

London, Feb. 27.

on

SIR PAUL CHATER'S CODICIL.

(Continued from Page 1)

during Sir Paul's lifetime he could have made alternative appointments of any number, and in the same way he was clearly entitled to do so by will. The intention of the Mem- orandum was to give him the same power under his will as he had during his lifetime.

a

POLICE RESERVE.

His

ORDERS BY THE C.S.P.

Or- Hongkong Polico Reserve ders by the Hon Mr. E. D, C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain Superin- tendent of Police, states:

Practice Parade,

PALACE

A debate was initiated in the

Desired Status. » Tel. Address "PALACE."

House of Commons by Mr. Shaw, Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station Minister of Labour in the late At the time Mr. Bagram's

Government, Entirely, under English Management. Electric Light and Fan throughout, Labour

the nomination and appointment Governor's Inspection. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rootes.

became effective, Mr. Polter Every Room with Private Bath.

His Excellency the Governor Unrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietress, Washington Hours Convention.

Mr. Shaw charged the Govern- argued, he was a qualified person, Terms, moderate. Special terms to families on application to:

Mrs. J. JI, QXBERRY, Proprietress.ment with failing to ratify the and Mr. Potter submitted that will inspect the Hongkong Police

Convention.

there was nothing in the Reserve in conjunction with the Mr. Betterton, Parliamentary | memorandum to prevent his acting Hongkong Police Force and the Secretary to the Ministry of labour, as permanent managing director. Hongkong Fire Brigade on Wed- replying, pointed out that the Bri

Reading from the judgment Mr.nesday, March 28th, on the Murray Lish delegates to Washington were Potter quoted "In my opinion the Parade Ground. All Police Re not plenipotentiaries and that formation on August 19, 1926, of servists are requested to keep this what they signed was not a Treaty the Hongkong Finance and Invest date open. but } Draft Convention. Hement Co., Ltd. did not in fact mentioned many Draft Conven- clothe Mr. Bagram with the tions which had never been ratl- desired status. At its best this All members of the Chinese, fied by various countries.

was merely a titular qualification. Indian and Sharfhooters' Com. Before this country could ratify But even as a title it is in my panics will attend a practice the Convention, said Mr. Betterton, opinion insuficient.

The defect parade on the Central Police it had to bring the law of the appears when it is sought to apply Station. Compound on Wednesday, country into conformity with the to this limited company the words February 20th. Fall in at 5.30 Convention. He declared:-"We so long as such corporation

Uniform, sharp. Dress: D.m. are not prepared to ratify, because, carries on business in the Colony Cap without cover, and belt.

our view, there are at this This corporation has at no time moment agreements in existence fulfilled this provision as will be affecting many hundreds of thou- clear from the statement of facts, sands of workers, which agree- included in the earlier portion of ments we believe are valuable the judgment." instruments for the maintenance of industrial peace. We believe these agreements would be im- perilled, and this réault would be a calamity, and it is n risk we are not prepared to take."-British Wirciços,

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JAPANESE POLITICAL

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SERIOUS CLASH.WITH POLICE.

Tokyo, Feb. 28.

Main Object to Qualify. Replying to the quoted part of the judgment, Mr. Potter sub- mitted that the company had in fact carried on business. He said It was irrevelant to look into the books of a company to discover whether it was actually carrying on business. It was utterly irrevelant to say that once there was a life company on the regis- ter it was not carrying on busl ness.

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Flying Squad.

The next weekly instructional Patrol will be held In Kowloon on Thursday, March 1st. Fall in at the Star Ferry Wharf (Hong- kong side) at 5.10 p.m. sharp.

Those men who have not pass= ed out in Part 1 of training course will attend at the Central Police Station Compound at 5.14 p.. on Thursday, March let for squad drill under Sergeant R. J. Hunt,

Sharpshooters' Company.

The regular revolver practice will be carried out at Kennedy Mr. Bagram had freely admit-Road Range next Sunday morning, ted that, the main object of March 3rd at 10 a.m. Uniform optional. Members will bring Several police, including two the company was to qualify. If a

with officers, were injured last night person was entitled to do a certain their revolvers and belta

holsters, All mon should prac- when a crowd, estimated at over thing he was entitled to do it. tice rapid drawing of thely thousand, clashed with a strong de

Sir Henry Gollan: He was weapons from the new holsters tachment sant to watch over a

entitled to form the company but the Rapid Drawing Test, will be Proletarian Party meeting.

The main trouble arose when the the question arises whether the carried out on Sunday next..

carried on

Adjutant. police, after. suppressing several company actually speakers, closed the doors and re-business or whether it was merely fused admittance to hundreds who an attempt to get over a difficulty. were wishing to enter.

Mr. Potter: If the company is alive, is registered and has an office, it is carrying on business. Ke submitted there was NO. happy medium. His view ae to what carrying on business, meant, had either to be accepted, or else each, cass had to be investigated: Court, Not To Question Merits.

Bricks and stones were freely used as misalles;

Reinforcements for the polleet wore hastily rushed up before the infuriated mob was dispersed.

A number of persons are reported to have been acriously injured dur ing the melee and about a hundred were arrested.-Reutor,

GERMAN POLITICS.

NON-CONFIDENCE VOTE, REJECTED.

Berlin, Feb, 27. The Reichstag to-day rejected a motion of non-confidence In the Government proposed by the Communist Party-Reuter.

.(Sgd.) L. H. C. CALTHROP, A.S.P,

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

The following are the replies to to-day's questions:

1. The Army Counell has abandoned' the proposed campulsory aquisition of this di Thros of the Seennd Series of "The Letter of Queen Victoria"; 1479-1885. B. Unofficial meetings held between 1921 and 1025, of Churches to endeavour to promote anity....

rich for military occupation. 2. Volamn

Sir Peter Grain: So long as the of the Roman Catholle, and English

individual is tochnically qualified

two 200,000 and 400,000, 6, St. John. the Divine, B. There are two exceptioni patent agents on paton matters, and

Titian, 8, (0) Crooks, especially anfeblowers's, (b) "plck tor having made an appoinment it back, V. Emall prairie wolres: Western North Amerien.. ·10, Bir, Jobh Tenzfal, $1. la not for you to question the Shakespeare, Burns: Tennyson; Milion, - 12. merits of it.

the Court has to be satisfied?

Mr. Potter:Quite. The testa-criminat from the dock 7,

The case is proceeding,"

Tally the reference, is to the shepherd count ing a sheep.

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