THE CHINA MAIL EXTRA.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1920..
TO-DAY'S CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mali.)
LLOYD GEORGE UP:
REPORT ON SAN REMO CONTINUED..
SPECIAL CABLE
SHANGHAI AND HOLSEN VISK.
[China Mail SPECIAL ]
- SHANGHAI, May 1.
The workmen and students intend- ed to have a May Day demonstration in the native city, but the defence commissioner determined to frustrate their plans, No person may enter OT jesve the city LONDON, April 29. without a pass, and martial law con
Local Bolshevik Kussians
A COAL DEAL
Continuing his speech in Parliament [see earlier wires) on his achieve-tinues. ments at San Remo, Mr. Lloyd George said the Germans must show they are believed to have inspired the pro- were grappling with the problem. That's all we ask at present. The posed demonstration. allies were in complete accord on all these questions. (Cheers). There was Identity not only of purpose but of spirit. He had never it better. All strain had disappeared and there was the same old gladness of comradeship that had carried us through the war. He would denounce attempts to promote discord due to personal malignity and disappointed ambition as criminal,
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With regard to Turkey, he agreed with M. Millerand that it was undesirable to outline proposals until they were submitted to the
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At the Magistracy this morning. Mr. D.. H. Blake appeared before Mr. RO. Hutchison to defend six Chinese charged with the unlawful possession of 400 lbs of coal at No. 26 Shauki- wan Road. Counsel said he would
but there was really nothing to reveal. There had plead guilty." The premises were
departure from the principles laid down. He confirmed the report that the mandate for Syria was given to France, and the mandates for Mesopotamia, including Mosul and Palestine, were given to Britain. Agreement was reached with France with regard to oil distri bution to Mosul. The Armenian problem was overwhelmingly difficult owing to the fact that there was no Armenian population in some vast areas the allies would have liked to allocate to Armenia. If the allies gave them to Armenia, who would enforce their decree?
used as a godown, the owner of which was the first defendant. Second defendant was a tallyman and three of the others were coolies employed by No. 1. The sixth defendant was the accountant of the godown. at the time He was absent
the premises. the Police visited and he (Counsel) thought the Police had nothing against him. Inspector Kent said that was so.. Relating the facts of the case, Counsel said that No. 1 bought the coal from some sampan people, whom he understood had licences to sell coal. He did not know that the transaction was illegal until the arrival of the Police: Under the circumstances of the case, be had advised No. 1 that he had no other option than to plead "guilty," although
He emphasised that in view of their responsibilities none of the allies was able to undertake this task, which would have involved a very strong military force. Therefore the allies appealed to America to undertake the mandate for Armenia. If the United States refused the allies might ask President Wilson to arbitrate with regard to the boundaries of Armenia. The San Remo conference had practically reaffirmed the decision to open trade relations with Russia and in everywise to facilitate the sending of peaceable. materials to Russia and obtaining surplus foodstuffs and raw materials thence. All the allies were determined not to accept Litvinoff as a member of the soviet delegation, he had been unfortunate enough owing
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to unknowingly deal with people who had no right to sell. Counsel said It was a serious matter to delay the obtaining of raw material from that beside the 400 lbs. mentioned in Russia but it was much better to have a clear understanding at the charge, there were some 70 first that we could only do business on the basis to which tons of coal which were in the hands, civilised countries adhered. They had therefore invited the of the Police. He would apply for Supreme Council to support them in stating that a delegation would be the return of that coal to No. 1; and welcomed if it came for the purpose of transacting commercial business but ask for a small fine, in view of the Litvinoff would not be received in Great Britain and we would not meet him unfortunate circumstances of the care. Inspector Kent said that when the elsewhere. Concluding, he said the San Remo conference would un- Police boarded the junk from which: doubtedly always bè a conspicuous landmark on the path to peace. When there you
thankful to.
feel that Great Britain was surmounting the difficulties arising from the war perhaps better than any other land. High prices here are higher everywhere else. He felt it in the air that things were improving. (Cheers.) Things were better than at the preceding conference. There was more confidence and less appre- were charged only in respect of 400 hension at this conference, which marked a distinct stage in the Europeanbs. convalescence. (Loud Cheers.)
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the coal was being unloaded, thro coolies jumped overboard. In the godown, the Police found between tight to ten tons of coal similar to that in the junk.
Mr. Blake said that the defendants
Inspector Kent said that was 50. He was only mentioning the facts of the case to his Worship. He (the Inspector) bad been after the defend- ants for the last twelve months. He, asked for a heavy penalty.
Blake
Following Lloyd George, Mr. Asquith declared it was extremely desir. able that the floating charge imposed on Austro-Germany be replaced by a fixed and agreed sum. He opined, that San Remo marked a considerable step towards the reconstruction of Europe, nevertheless we wanted to see the effective establishment of the League of Nations as the authentic organ. His Worship asked Mr. A vast number of states small and great were already partners to the what he meant by licensed boat people. He did not know that any covenant and [should be?) augmented by our late enemies.
boatman had licence to sell coal. Replying to the debate, Lloyd George said he was gratified
Mr. Blake explained that by by the Commons' reception of his speech. He referred licensed boat people, he meant these to the overwhelming importance of an understanding who had permits to dredge the with Emir Feisal. He opined that such understanding would not be difficult to obtain, as a more loyal, more straightforward ruler never existed, nor a better man to deal with. Feisal had a considerable task in building up his new government as the people had not enjoyed self-govern ment for centuries,
Replying to Mr.Asquith, he said the allies were anxious in the interests of all, including Germany, to shorten the suspense as regards indemnities charges. The allies had agreed it would be beiter for Germany to know her exact liability and had invited her definitely to submit a proposal for a lump sum. Germany had not done so. Germany has the remedy in her own hands by stating what she is prepared to pay. He re-emphasised that there were at present three Fowers with the strength, organisation, and will to direct affairs in Europe until there was something equal in power and organisation to replace there. It was idle to wind up the supreme council. The council was the beginning of the League of Nations." He was an earnest believer in the League. If it failed, the only hope was a federation of Nations.
POLES FIGHT BOLSHEVIKS.
LONDON, April 29.
A War Office official message says the Polish offensive cabled about yesterday is a consequence of the Bolsheviks' refusal to meet the Polish peace delegates. The offensive is on a front of 250 miles, from Pripet to the Dniester. It is believed the Ukranians under Petkira are co-operating. on the southern sectors of this front. The Poles have reached. Ovruch, Korosten and Jidmir. The average depth of their advance is 35 miles, the maximum fifty. The Reds in the Crimea are faced with grave difficulties. A number of peasant risings have occurred in the Ukraine, also in Cossack territories. "A number of Red regimenta mutinied owing to attempts at conversion into labour unila without demobilisation or leave.
SPECIAL TRIP OF THE NILE
CHINA MAIL SHIP TO
SINGSPOBE.
harbour for coal
Inspector Caygill, who was present in Court, told his Worship that such licences were no longer issued. They used to be issued before, on the understanding that any thing the boat people brought up must be produced at the Harbour Office for Inspection.
Mr. Blake said he understood one
or two persons still held such permits.
Inspector Caygill said that those were bona fide dredgers.
His Worship said he was satisfied that the first defendant did not take any trouble to ascertain if the coal came from а proper place before buying it. He would convict the first defendant only, Inspector Kent said that the second defendant was also concerned in the transaction. He was weighing the coal on board the junk when the Police arrived.
His Worship remarked that the premises were used as a regular godown, and No. 1 was the master. The others had to do what be told them.
A fine of $50 or one month's hard labour was imposed.
PRESENTATION TO BISHOP LANDER.
The Hongkong congregations of the Chung Wah Shing Kung Kui mét and return. The trip will occupy at the Chinese Y.M. C. A. this after about two weeks and, no doubt, will noon to bid farewell to Bishop and attract many Hongkong business Mrs. Lander, the proceedings men who can take this opportunity being in the nature of a of visiting their Singapore branches, concert. A most interesting feature returning without loss of time be was the presentation of a silver shield The 8.8. Nile, operated by the cause of the opportunity for a round to Bishop Lander by Mr. Lam Woo. China Mail Steamship Company, trip booking.
The gift bore the inscription Limited, will sail from Hongkong for | The Nile's" regular trips are in English and Chinese, p Singapore direct on Tuesday, June between Hongkong-and San Fran sented to the Rt. Rev. 1st, ac Noon, returning to Hongkong cisco, via Northern ports, and Hone Bishop Lander, D.D. by the St. on or about June 14th
ในให She is a 11,000 tonner Stephen's, St. Mary's St. Paul's, All Mr. O. H. Ritter, Hongkong | equipped with unsurpassed passenger Saints and the Holy Trinity Churche Manager says that this special accommodations, and is well and on his retirement from the diocese of voyage of the Nile" will be a very favourably known throughout the favourable opportunity for the Far Best traveller who may wish to make The trip to Singapore is a special a business of pleasure trip one, and is a departure from the from Hongkong Singapore regular schedule.
the Colony of Victoria. May-6. 1926" Mrs. Lander was presented with a jade bead necklace.
Further detalla will be given on Monday