FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1911.
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH BY TELEGRAPH.
[COPTLIGHT.]
THE STRIKE SITUATION.
OUTLOOK SOMEWHAT
BRIGHTER.
(Router's Service to the China Mail) LONDON, Aug. 17.-
THE GOVERNMENT'S DUTY.
Mr Asquith informed the men that while the Government was impartial in the dispute it could not allow a general paralysis of the railway system and has takon necessary mensures to prevent such a catastrophe.
LONDON DOCKERS AGAIN.......
OUT.
Three thousand troops have arrived in London from Aldershot..
All the London dockers have again struck, asserting that the agreement
Mr. Ramsay Macdonald in the House of Commone yesterday severely criticised Mr. Churchill's attitude. The conduct of the police, homil, made one's blood Ball. If it were true that an officer ahet a man through the head, he should ment of Calon workers has been broken be tried for murder. (Labourite cheere) by the shipping companies.
Mr. Lloyd George deprecated anything which would make the task of Mr. Burton and Mr. Churchill more difficult.
RIVAL CONTENTIONS.
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LATER. It seems that the railway employees →omplain that the Companies misinterprø the decisions of the Conciliation Boards and demand that the latter be anded or "mended, and that the Companies recognise the Trade Unions. The Com panies retort that the 1907 agreement tipulated that there should be no strike il 1914. The Labourites claim that all the railway ployees want to Erika, the non-unionists being as keen as the unionists.
ODD RUMOURS.
Mr. Askwith, of the Board of Trade, was interrogated after the Board of Trade conferences regarding the state -ment that a strike was imminent. He laughingly replied that he had heard Dany rumours, one of which was that the Germans had a band in the matter Baggestions were dias being made that the unreet was due to the prolonged heat inflaming tempers and creating a desire for a holiday.
CONFERENCE AGREED TO. LATEL
[COPERIORT] PARLIAMENT.
END OF THE SESSION.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
Lavtox, August 17
It is officially announced that Parlia ment adjourns on the 18th inst.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE ASSAULT CASE:
The assault case at Caundway Bay again Came, bafaro Mr F. A. Kateland at the Magistracy this afternoon, when * Afrod Walters, Chief Engineer of the Charlos Hardouin, summoned Theodoro Brain, of the Chios Sugar Bellaery Co., on charges of assault, killing a chicken, and wing abusive language? The defendant brought a cross-mummona for gault against Mr Walters and his wife.
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Defondant was cross-examined by Mr WIRELESS IN EGYPT. Gardiner. He was the tonant of No. 4
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Moreton Terrace and the hancoups were opposite the houses of complainant and du fendant. Walters had two, Mr Gibson one,
with regard to the ever-time engage- [(Renter's Service to the China Mail)and Mr Manning two. On the day in ques
TROUBLE IN LEEDS.
LONDON, Aug. 17.
The Times states that Lloyd's have obtained the monopoly for the control of wireless telegraphy in Egypt and
A strike line broken at Leeds, where will erect a most powerful station at Part Said, which will superiode the there is a complete stoppage.
existing stations at Aden, Port Said and GENERAL RAILWAY STRIKE. Sue and be able to send messages sa
far as Malta and Aden. LATER,
At 5 o'clock last evening a general railway strike was declared. The strike notice was to take immediata effest. Picketting has already begun.
The London railwaymen emphasise the point that a Royal Commission will lead to nothing, while a strike means certain victory,
STATEMENTS IN PARLIAMENT.
tion the hamcoupa bolonging to Walters waro in front of the house occupied by witnaaa....... The particular coup vitnese zan the rich, shaw into was only about four feet away from the edge of the grass or about 18 feet from the houses the road being 14ft. 6 inches in width
Can you give any reason why Mr and Mrs. Walters came down I think they came down to kill me.
...
You gave them no cause to come down
It is hoped to have the station work-No. ing by October.
A BOARD'S SHORT- COMINGS.
(Wah Tes Yat Po's Service.)
Pexic, August 17. Owing to the shortcomings of the Board of Interior, which has to do with In the Hones of Commons Mr. Winston affairs of the Royal Family, the Empress Churchill reviewed the situation. He Dowager has appointed two high said the men in London were making officers belonging to the Royal Family demands which were in contravention to make a thorough enquiry. Those of the agreement of Friday last and if found guilty of neglecting their duties they persisted they would upset the are to be punished, whole settlement. He also painted ont that Liverpool was quieter, but the men employed in the power house had struck and this would deprive the City of trams and light. The position at Manchester was unchanged, while at Sheffield ecuvoys and signallers had been attacked by the mobs. The military
were
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Macao, August 17. REFORM MOVEMENT,
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Ing ero long into a hotbed of "advanced" Colonel Seely announced that benco-propaganda at the hands of the quaueless The railway station, which was forth a bugle would be sounded to call tribe. Récent happenings prove that I was most gloomy yesterday evening, owing attention to the reading of the Riot Act not wide of the mask, though obviously the te the impressies that the companies An encampmant was being formed at pioneers of the local movement were born would refuse to meet the men's demands, Victoria Park in the East End compris in the Colony, the greater moisty being
educated abroad. As was culy to be ex-langeage and in many ways will became CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, etc. brightened acmewhat late last night on the announcement that the bends of the ing 5,000 troops..
Railway Unions had accepted Mr. Baxton's invitation to come to London
to-day and confer.
It is inferred from this that the strike trill, in any case, be postponed,
Moreover, Mr. Lloyd George, at the close of the sitting of the House of Commons, said he was hopeful of a settlement of a situation which was serious, but not alarming.
HOLDIERS AS ESILWAYMEN.
The War Ofice have taken the greatest precautions to create the work- ing of the rail-ays in the event of a strike. Every military station bas been warned to bare its men mobilised, and 25.000 soldiers at at Aldershot are ready to go to Loader to be stationed along the lines to the mouth and north.
The trains will be worked with flags by signallers.
TE OOP MOVEMENTS. The Foot Guards from Pirbright have been ordered to come to London. It is stated that they will be used to protect -public buildings and the Royal palaces.
The Gordons have left Colchester and -ars proceeding to Sheffield, and the West Yorkshire Regiment and the Fourth Hussars are following.
THE MEN'S DEMANDS.
LATER,
The Executite of the railwaymen to day resolved not to settle the presont dispute unless the lockout at Liverpool and elsewhere was removed, and all the
men were reinstated.
The cruieer Warrior has arrived at Liverpool, and two more warships are expected.
THE PREMIER'S ACTIVITY.
LATER,
Mr. Asquith bos.raturned to London.
Es presided at a meeting of the Cabinet
MEN THINK TWICE.
ILATER There is a most unexpected change in the strike situation.
on all large vessels in every Young Japaners are said to be subject to a careful training in all branches of the business. They are also stated to be becom ingprodciant in their mastery of the English
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Mr Lloyd George has announced in the House of Commons that negotiations have been re-opened with the mharbour agitation evantants in any native who were reconsidering the Govern-
broil, between Portugal and China, the ment's proposal for the appointment of "progressivsfaction would not stay to a Commission of Enquiry, which the uphold the rights of Portugal aven to the men's representatives evidently mis lengths of taking up sims against their own kith and kin. So much for their patriotic understood.
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VOLUNTEERS`WANTED.
The police authorities in London have asked for volunteers and special conetables in the srest of the situation becoming worse.
THE FIFESHIRE'S MISSING BOAT.
FOUND AFTER FIVE DAYS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, August 17.
A boat belonging to the 83. Fifeshire, which wont ashore at Guardsfui, has boen picked up.
The craft, which had been storm- driven for five days, contained the Chief Officer and five of the crew.
[Note-A previous message stated that two bosts containing 31 occupants were
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A RECENT TURF....
INCIDENT.
MAHER EXONERATED.
THE GOVERNORAIL","
Thara bare boon governmental chang
in the wind but I have so far falled to trace the reports to any stable ground, albeit their diffusion did appear a couple of days ago to spring from a trustworthy source. Latest mail advices, however, give us sound reasons to expect an indefinite continuance of the actual Governorship, if not an early
confirmation of H. E. Senhor Machado in the substantive charge of the Colony,
THE DELIMITATION QUESTION,
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Mr W. Hampden-Smith, acord officer, sin Ming, has gone on leave.
Mr W. Burgess, third engineer, Kiangyu, bas gone third onginoer, Kwangtah.
Mr J. Sweet, third engineer, Kwangtah, has gone third engineer, Kiangyt..
Mr Watkins, "second ofiicor, Kiangloo. has gone on leave.
Mr O. R. Owen. second offices. Peyang,
has gone on leave.
Mt J. T. Gray, supernumerary, Pekin, has gone second officer, Payang.
Mr J. A. Graig, from leave, has gone Mr &. J. Allan, supernumerary, Pekin, acting second engintor, Tungting. has gene chief officer, Haichow,
Captain Mestrel, Pekin, has gone mastor. Luchow. · The Committee which was appointed in
Captain Baddeley, Lachow, has gone Lisbon to study the Report of the Delimita-master, Pekin, tion controversy as it was handed in by Mr D. V. White has been appointed General Machado, relative to such points over which Portugal could waive her sova reignty so as to bring about a spoody solution of the crucial question, is about to conclude its labours Delegates will be Commised to new day the porn countries
concerned to reconsider the points at issue
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Mr A. Aldridge, acting third sngineer, Pekin, has gone third engineer, Tatung
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Unsold stocks 28,000 balo.
Sold but un-delivered in the godown and to arriva 17,000 balas.
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Local Mill-Hes done nothing sings pest une toonthehen veta Zala Me
Shanghai-Reports a dull and drooping stats of the market, with nominst bargains Japanese Yard. Has rained out of Raw Cotton-Bengal
held to-day to consider the strike position Reuters Bervice to the China a ton for general margo, 83.45 per thousand Sainang, has gone second officer, same inquiry during the well as Chinses 1
Bad Afterward attended a conference at the Board of Trade so as to use his personal influence towards a settlement, In the afternoon Mr Asquith again visited the Board of Trade and, it is understood, gain placed the situation before the men. A further meeting was hald in the House of Commons.
THE MEN OBDURATE,
Mr Buxton has submitted to the men's represent a series of questions, in reply to which they my that the masters have broken the Conciliation Board Agreement of 1007 both in apirit and in letter.
Mr Anghith suggested the appoint ment of a Rayal Commision to inquire what ameulments to the Agreement are desirable. The master consented to this, but the men refused..
LONDON, August 17.
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for lumber and 83.00 por tom for coal, The Jockey Club has completely The contract went into effect na July 1, exonerated Maher, the jockey, from the the present rate in an exceptionally Inw one and shares the Blue Fannel rate of the charge of improper riding in the race provinus gear 67 conte gold on general cargo
The recommitted St. Paul's Bridge BUI for the Tower Plate at Leicester on the and 5 cents gold on lumber
The hids were opened on June 1 and 11th iust
Mes. Dodwell and. Co.'s bid was consider was again before the Select Committee of the House of Commons, when Mr H. Lloyd, [Note-A previous message stated thased the lowest as they lid $2.25 in general for the corporation, rend a letter from after the race the stewards called upon cargo and 85.00 on lumber, but a winter the engineer to St. Paul's Cathedral: which Maher to explain his riding of Ballu-t clause in which this company bid 82.75 and forth that the writer had agreed with which came in scend. They were not 88.75 rompectively on freiche carried during the corporation is to the clame for the
tiated with his explanation and suspend the winter months his evidently bood yon- ed him for the remainder of the Meeting.sidered high by the War Department, and protection of St. Paul's when the Bil and resolved to report the caes to the hence the awarding to the Waterhouse formerly before the omittee. He had no Company who made a straight bid healtation however, in aping that if the proposal bich had been made Jockey Cab.-E.0,}}
ince the Bill had been passed by the During the hearing of a case at the committed with respect to the obstruction Central Criminal Court recently, Mr. Bod on the south side of = tramway subway kin,raferring to comments fo witness were carried out, it could only be done by paper sigrastod that the journalistic pen inflicting serions in fury op n the cathedral. sometimes ran trippingly and got ahead of The south wide of the enthiral was sirendly Ite writer.Tao jauralistio per is more getting into watats of unstable equilibrium, The Fourth Gymkhana Meating, which ellbore they counsel's tongue was the and the latest propol mule would be A very fair likely to cause serious injury of the struc was to have been held to-morrow has bsartuply, Amidst loud laughter, postponed to next Caturday, 28th fast,
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