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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1931.

RESTRICTION OF TIN

OUTPUT.

AGREEMENT REACHED AT COLONIAL OFFICE.

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London, Mar. 1. A complete agreement for system of tin regulation was reached at a meeting at thu

Accure

Colonial Office on Friday: The meeting was attended by the de- legates from Bolivin, the Dutch East Indies, Nigeria and Malaya.

The object of the scheme la to a fair and reasonable equilibrium between production! and consumption with a view to preventing severe price usciila- tions. The

have effect as from to-day and will be administered by an international committee representing the gov. ernments of the countries above- mentioned.

acheme

:

NAVAL ACCORD ACHIEVED.

(Continued from Page 1.)

Paris, and which, barring an un- foreseen hitch. will cleur the way for Franco-Italian adhesion to the full London Naval Treaty.

A communique Issued by the British Embassy states that an Italo-British agreement was reach ed in principle on the questions left outstanding at the London Naval Conference.

THE DOINGS OF A CHINESE PEDAGOGUE.

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to

the

the

Went to Nanking. Following his resolve to clear himself of any suspicion, the Pro- fessor said that on December 18, he went to Nanking to explain his position officials and was invited to

Kuonne He denied that he had signed any lease for the promises of Achool of dramatic art in Welhal- Apart from the communique wat Road or that it was he who mentioned, deep silence is being wanted to open the Institution.

Naval "The object of the placo was observed regarding the

It is a shame, agreement. The only statement to make money. will

wish to have it obtainable in a somewhat cryptic and I do not aunouncement that it is hoped that published, but it is the truth," he the way has been found for the declared, when naked the object of conclusion of a Five-Power agree founding the school of dramatic ment, and that Italy has found it art. possible to make concessions which will not greatly conflict with her former attitude. but that she adheres to the main principles of her own needs.--Router.

The basie world's tonnage agreed upon was 145,000 tons a year, with the following Initial quotas ta-Malaya 53,853 tops, Bolivia 34,200, the Dutch East Indies 29,010, and Nigeria 7,750

tons.

The invariable percentages are based on the initial quotas agreed upon for each country as ralios ap- pllenble to all alterations of the

haale tonnage,

IL

Dinner at British Embassy.

London, Feb. 28. Signor Mussolini last night at tended a dinner at the British Em- basay in Ilome in honour of the British Ministers conducting the Naval negotiations, The Foreign Duce afterwards had a long con Secretary Mr. Henderson and the

Discussions were re-

(apart from ngreed WAS special agreement to be reached in view of urgent circumstances) that the initial quotas shall re- main fixed, at least for six months.versation.

Each Government will allet asumed to-day between Mr. Henden- national quola among the indi-on and Sig Grandi, as well as be vidant producers and effectively tween the Naval experts, and it is control production and export in expected that the British Ministers accordance with the schente

and their Staff will leave Rome to dity.

Quetas Alterable.

So for complete secrecy has been

On being warned by the Pro- jcurator that it was to his advant- age to disclose the whereabouts of another man responsible for the operation of the school, accused replied: "I cannot be held guilty of propagating communist doet. rinea if I cannot locate the man punish- you want." Asked what mont he received from the Centra! Kuomintang in connexion with his case against Mr. Kas of the Grand Theatre, he replied that the judge was under a misapprehension and he, who was punished, that it was the theatre, and not,

POLICE RESERVE.

ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.

The quotas will be alterable from time to time as circum maintained about the conversations, alances require by the unanimous dun to the delicacy of their nature Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., inspector

ernments. under no circumstances at shor

Japanese

And any

consent of the participating Gov-and the necessity of informing and

They will be alterable consulting the United States

Governments an developmenta.British Wircicas.

Washington Pleased.

ter periods than three months.

The scheme will remain in force. for two years, but if any parti- cipating Government demands an alteration of the tonnage and quotas, and if within six months

pro-

A unanimous

la not agreement reached as regards such a posal, the Government which made the demand will be at liberty to

withdraw from the scheme.

The representatives of the Gov- ernments of Bolivia, Malaya, the Dutch East Indies and Nigeria are submitting the scheme to their Governments for approval. In the meanwhile arrangements are being made to apply the scheme

from March 1.--Reuter,

QUEEN'S PIER CEREMONIES.

FAREWELL TO ADMIRAL AND LADY WAISTELL.

Washington, Mar. 1. The fact that the naval agreement between Britain, France and Italy is in sight is viewed here with gratiflention as an extension of the work achieved at the London Naval Conference.

Although official comment

Poller Reserve Orders by the Hon.

General of Police, state:

General. Revolver Practies.-There will be no revolver practice at the Kennedy Road Range or Wednesday, March 4th, 1921. Chinese Company. Spund Drill-All recruits of the Chinese Company will attend at Central Police Station for Squad Drill on Tuesday, March 5th. at 5.30 p.m. under L.S.R.43 Ta Chi On.

withheld pending the receipt of Equipment, etc. by the Commpany

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Inspection Parade-All ranks of the Chinese Company are reminded of the parade to be held at Central Palice Station on Thursday, March 5th, 1931 for a. genorai inspection of complete information regarding the terms of settlement, the British per-sharp. Dress-Blue Uniform, Cape

Commander. Fall in at 630 sistency in devising

formula with White Cover; (without Frag),

Whistle, which is secure of acceptance never-Truncheon.

Armiel { theless calls forth general admira- Badge, "Pocket Policeman" and Note- in to be carried. Those not tion, especially from those who are Books best aware of the difficulties on-

possession of uniform will attend in countered.Reuter's American Ser. mufti. No member may be absent from this parade without leave from vier.

the Company Commander. The Equipment Officer will make it a point of being present.

FUTURE PLANS OF

THE "REDS.”

(Continued from Page 1.)

No

this

Indian Company. Inspection Parade-All ranks of the Indian Company are reminded of the porade to be held at Police Need- quarters on Thursday, March 5th. 1931 for a general inspection of Two official ceremonies were

Equipment etc. by the Company Com- observed at Queen's Pier on

mander. Fall in at 5.30 p.m, sharp. Saturday morning to mark the Labour Union, Mill Committee. Red Dress-Blue Uniform, Cap with White departure from the Colony by the Vanguard. Anti-imperialistic Lea- Cover; Belt, (without Frog), Trun- 8.5. Malwa of Admiral Sir A. K. gue, and the Revolutionary Mutual cheou, Whistle, Armiet and Badge, Walstel. K.C.B., and the arrival Aid Society, and training them to "Pocket Puliceman" and Note-Book 13 Those nut in possession of his successor. an Commander- become "powerful fighting bodies." be carried. in-Chief of the China

Station, These organizations will be held of uniform will attend in mafli.

member may be absent from Vice-Admiral Sir W. A. H, Kelly, responsible for constant progress parade without leave from the Com K.C.R., C.M.G., M.V.O., who arrived of the movement among women and pany Commander. The Equipment in Hongkong on beard the M.8. youth. It would be a great blunder | Oficer will make it a point of being Rawalpindi.

to neglect such work among the present, Shortly before eleven o'clock, young, it is added, since youth is after inspecting the Guard of always in the vanguard of all move Honour, provided by the Southments. Wales Barderera with the band.

The Bolshevist Route. Admiral Sir A. K. Waistell and Lady

Waistell said good-bye to

One of the concluding passages their many friends, who had in the rusolutions hints darkly at gathered on the pier, and left to the proverbial coming struggle" board the s.s. Maiwa. His Excel; between Capitalism and Commun- lency the Governor was represented Ism. After alluding to the neces- by Capt. T. A. H. Coltman, A. D. Csity of unifying the "battle line at Those present also included Col. the base," it continues:

There will

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no instructional patrols for the Kowloon and long- kung Section on Tuesday, March 3rd and Friday, March 6th respectively.

Miniature Range Practice. The Rifle Club will hold the usual minix- ture range practice on Thursday, March 5th at 6.15 p.m.

(Sgd.) D. L. KIND,

D.S.P. (R). Hongkong, March 2nd 1931.

CHINA SHIPS GOLD TO AMERICA.

R. B. Cousens, Officer Commanding "As the decisive battle between the troops and the senior R.A..the revolutionaries and reaction- officer.

aries is drawing nearer and nearer, Promptly at eleven o'clock the the latter are striving hard to find new Commander-in-Chief, accom. nny panied by Captain G. Layton opportunity to suppress the revolutionary movement. Their (Naval Chief of Staff), and Lieut. deceitful measures sometimes Buc Commander Wright (Flag Lieuten-ceed in causing the proletariat to ant), arrived and inspected the hesitate in joining the Soviet move- Guard of Honour, after which he ment. Therefore, we should send ports that a large consignment of

left

motor car.

(for members to the reactionary area and use every effort to nullify their plans in deceiving the people

by Later an officiul call was paid at Government House and is Excollency, attended by Capt.' T. A. II. Coltman, A.D.C., In return, Sun Yat-sen Opposed., called on the Naval Commander- in-Chief on board his flagship.

"The development of the Chinese R.A.F. Demonstration..

revolution has shown us the rapid ceremonies During the

two progress of the 'struggle and this flights of aeroplanes roured intaccess means to pave the way for the afr from Kai Tak, one groupideration of this fact, we should the adoption of Socialism. In con- being big machines and the other not forget to oppose the doctrines amall high-powered single seater of Sun Wen and Trotsky 'fighting 'planes, The Intfer per- formed a series of thrilling evolu- tians, in company and

separately. looping, rolling, steep diving, Immelman turns, etc. After hav

treated spectators to quite pretty show they disappeared in the direction of Kai Tak where they landed.

these preparations,

BIG CONSIGNMENT BY PRESIDENT BOAT,"

Shanghai, Mar. 1.

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A Chinese newspaper here re- geld, worth $22,000,000, belonging to the Central Bank of China, was shipped to America by a President beat during the week-end,

The news hug caused a mild commotion ut the Chinese

expects the change here, which shipping of such a large con- lgnment to have a marked effect on exchange.

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PEKING LEGATION QUARTER. NANKING SEEKS ESTIMATE

OF COST.

Peking, Mar. I. '

"In order to meat all require- ments, for the struggle tha Party here should undertake the import aut lask of making preparations for armed uprising by strengthening the fighting power. As a prelimin ary step to

In connexion with Nanking's des every member of all the branches or aire for the early removal of the At eight o'clock on Saturday

sections should check their methods Legation Quarter to Nanking, two in order to ascertain whether they Manchurian officials have been in- morning, the flags of the senior Naval officera wore hoisted are actually working along the Bol-formed by Nanking to make an on H.M.S. Kent and H.M.S. Suffolk shevist International Route in com- enquiry into the value of the respectively. Admiral Sir. A. K. pliance with the resolutions passed buildings in the Legation com Waistoll's flag was lowered at in July by the Political Secre-pound. in readiness for the Non- sunset.

tariat

king Government to buy over_the properties from the foreign Gov- Several reports have been made to ernments concerned., The forty-fourth ordinary annual

the Police in the New Territories of meeting of the Hongkong and Kow- of Taun Wan. It is stated to have the presence of a tiger in the vicinity loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. been seen by two men while a farmer The P. and O. ss. Comorin from FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria will be held at the affles of Hessra. has reported that, some animal has Hongkong

Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on killed him pig Thursday, March 19, at noon.

The .. Sanning, which, it will be rocalled, went aground on Kerr Chan- nel about a week ago, returned to The Roval Observatory reports Hongkong on Saturday afternoon, and that the anticyclone has weakened is now alongside the wharf. It in and is now central over the Yel-understood that no damage was done Jow. Sea. Moderating monsoon by the grounding. along the S.E. const of China and

over the North China Sea. Local dorating; overcast forecast:-N.E. winds, strony, mo-rain and fog.

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