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"PRESIDENT OF CHINA.”
DR. SUN YET-JEN ELECTED.
JUBILATION IN CANTON,
.. Under the heading “Dr. Sun Yat- sen unanimously elected President of China," the Canton Times says;---
Dr. Sun Yat-sex, the first President at the Republic has again been called | In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George described the proceedings to serve the Republic of China, 1s of the abortive conference this morning with the miners at Downing Street President, by an overwhelming vote held as a preliminary to bringing the miners and coal owners together. The as a result of the election at the open- Premier had appealed for a resumption of pumping but the executive had, ing of the Extraordinary Session of 2000. Gd the 222 members of Par- explained that the withdrawal of the pumpmen was deliberate. If they the legal Parliament yesterday after- were allowed to return the miners would be throwing away the weapon liament present at yesterday's session, on which they relied to force the mine owners and the government speedily 218 of them vote in favour of Dr. to accept their terms. The miners' oficials further declared that two Sun Yat-sen. One vote was informal, fundamental principles, namely a national wages system and a national General Chen Chiung-ming received The session was presided over by pool, roust be conceded. (Cries of direct action." He replied that this the three remaining votes. was an ultimatum proposing conditions that the Government had alrady rejected, namely resumption of control and a possible subsidy.
A GRAVE DECISION.
Mr. Lin Sun, speaker of the Senate.
A motion made by a member to have the Military Government reorganised into the legal Government of China,
was seconded, and put to the vote with the result that it was unanimous ly passed.
It was apparent that the issue raised was much wider than the ques tion of wages. (Lond Mmisterial cheers) The Government always kept an open mind on wages. (Labour cheers). He extremely regretted the miners' grave decision, but since the Federation had made it clear that it! Our contemporary goes on to say thar When the result was announced would not consider a settlement of the saving of the mines unless all its all expressed their joy by acclammation demands were conceded, the Government was relying on the assistance of and stamping of feet. Immediately the great mass of people (Loud cheers)-and must take every means in news, of the election was flashed to the Chinese in the United States. its power to meet the situation. (Lond cheers).
Messrs. Clyres and Henderson having contended that the miners at Downing Street offered to confer with the owners without conditions, Mr. Lloyd George declared that this was inaccurate.
Mr. Henderson expressed the opinion that there had been some blunder and urged the parties to get face to face without conditions.
GOVERNMENT FIRM.
Messrs Duncan, Graham and Hartshorn accused the Government of putting obstacles in the way of an unconditional conference between the
miners and mine owners.
Lord Robert Cecil suggested moving the adjournment of the House in order that the whole matter could be threshed out, and Mr. Austen Cham- berlain consented..
Mr. Lloyd George proceeded to reiterate that until the minera con diticans were withdrawn and the miners were prepared daring negotiations toret is the spirit of a truce-it was only a question of 25,000 men from over 1,000,000 in order to protect the most dangerous play the Govern ment must count on doing its best to save the mines by working with the owners and the assistance of well-disposed citizens.
PROSPECT OF A CONFERENCE.
Canada, Mexico, Shanghai and all other cities in China. Newscarriers rushed the news all over the city which was received with great jcbila- Firecrackers tion by the people.
were set off by the different public Forganisations, shops and government offices while people were shaking hands with each other on the streets congratulating themselves on the elec tion of this popular statesman and leader of young China.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen was in his private office when he was informed of the resalt of the election by some of his intimate colleagues. He received the news very calmly, turning around to his colleagues and in a grave tone achieved this humorous effect: "There is hope for China. The responsibil- ties entrusted upon our shoulders by the people are great. It means that we must work harder and fight for the Constitutional Cause with deter-
Mr. Graham, continuing, appealed to the Government not to prejudge, mined will"
the case by insisting on conditions the miners could not accept
Mr. Asquith expressed the opinion that the miners' executive ought to reconsider the position and asked whether the Federation was determined to postpone discussion as regards the safety of the mines until the two" most vexed questions had been decided in their favour. He, indicated that public opinion would not support the miners in a decision sq inadvisedly
taken.
Mr. Lloyd George said he understood that Mr. Thomas suggested the Government should summon a conference of the miners and owners first to consider and dispose of the question of samping before the other questions were 'considered. The Government would have no objection to partaking in such a conference if all agreed that pumping would be the first question to be discussed and disposed of If that was the proposal the Government was agreeable to summon a conference,
A MOMENTOUS STATEMENT.
Mr. Henderson, replying as Mr.Thomas' had left the House, declared that in view of the momentous character of the Premier's statement the only safe line was for the Premier to communicate his statement by letter to the officials.
Reuter learns that there is every likelihood that the offer will be accepted.
A feature of the discussion was the conciliatoriness of the tone an the evident dislike of Messrs. Clypes Henderson, and Thomas as regards
the pumping decision. The fact that Mr. Hodges, after interviewing a
So that's that. And away up there in the North, hoary old Peking went about its business as usual..
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Our article entitled "Brawling Sailors" seems to have annoyed two men of the Navy. One. a petty officer, who should really have known better, found ground for offence in the expression simple sailors," over- looking that it was merely a reference to the fact that on a point of law they have not the knowledge of a suphis- ticated lawyer. Probably this petty officer knows only the one (colloquial) meaning for the word “simple.” If he regain his teniper and make simple enquiry with a simple mind, he will discover that the expression was more respectful than disrespectful. His garrulous and none too well expressed letter cannot be printed for the reason that it would revive all feelings that our object was to smooth over and obliterate.
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the Lobby of a possibility of a fresh change in the striation, although the abusive. It is signed "True British, Labour leaders declared that if there was no change by noon to-morrow's and sent in anonymously-which is general strike was inevitable.
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not "True British.” He presumes our religion to be "Protestant," end sure we are (sic) Pharisees." He has the impedence to allege that our direct intention to divide and
BAG LONDON, April 7, According to the official report of the conference between the Premier and the miners the former pointed out that it was not the flooding the mines weaken the Brith Empire, while that had driven him to negotiate but the knowledge that if repeated strikes as to educating the Navy this state- were to continue the industrial position of the country would be absolutely ment is not one of good will bus a
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Mr. Austen Chamberlain joined in the Framer's appeal not to destroy navy that has enabled you and others to live in splendour and luxury." the nation.
Mr. Lloyd George said that the decision of the Federation was one af, Speaking for the navy, this gentle the gravest mistakes in pedology, ever made. As leaders of a great organisation they had misunderstood their fellow countrymen.« If they thought that threats would frighten them no government could possibly recommend acceptance of their conditions.
MINERS SING HYMNS.
man says we wish that you would educate your mean principles, diver your energies to the poor Chinese, instead of insulting good Men" When we think of our motives in LouDow, April 7. writing that article, of our life-long While the miners, executives obdurate it rejecting the Premier's admiration for our naval men, and appeal to prevent the destruction of the mines, reports from Scotland and when we recall the lavish expressions Wales to day show that an intensive campaign of intimidation is proceed of that smitation in that and other ing with a view to stopping every pump. Bombs were thrown in a colliers articles we have written, we sigh at near Boness in order to terrorise volunteer Dumpment No damage was the perversity or want of understand- done but the volunteers were withdraw Crowds headed by bands and
pipers secured a stoppage of pumps in other districts. The miners in Walesing that could produce such anjust marched to the work of intimidador singing to the monic of brass bands are criticism. When we think of all wo Carrying red flags. Five thousand micers sang hymns while awaiting the have done to fight for Jack's rights, manager of the Wattstown cofferies near Cardiff They secured an under pay, conditions, etc., we are tempted violence if the rolam to dub him ungrateful. But we taking that pumping would be stopped and threaten teers did not clear out. Seven pits are reported to have been flooded in know what the instter is. It is lack the Rhondda district - xlime, crts are also coming in of the closing off of education: We freely forgive these
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