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We#=+*-+-** HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1921,
No. 18
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Ullmann's
comber 7, 1920, Tompérature 08
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QUAPLUPLE SATENTE RUMOURS
SENATE OGRE
NO FORMAL EXCHANGE OF VIEWS.
[As reported in our earlier cables, whilst the question
of the three cr four power agreement to replace the Anglo-Japanese Alliance continues to attract the atten- Lord Birkenhead has announced that tion of some of the delegates at the Conference, apparent- Ireland will be in the same position as they there is no present, disposition on the part of the American Government to entertain the proposal, great self-governing dominions with a single reservation that she will be styled the Irish although a later suggestion may be considered, provided it does not include requirements opposed to American Free State,
[An earlier message stated:--The conference of public opinion.]
WASHINGTON, December 6. Sinn Feiners and the Cabinet terminated at 2 30 this
With two senators members of the delegation it is morning after a three-hour sitting when it was authorita- assumed that if a formal treaty were negotiated the tively stated the news was no longer bad and that an sentiment of the Segate would first be carefully can- agreement had been reached, the full terms of which arevassed. The understanding would not require Sonate being published later.j
confirmation but it is a matter. for conjecture how binding an agreement of that character President Hard- Lord Birkenhead said that the terms of the instru-ing and his plenipotentiaries would care to effect... ment signed by the representatives of Sinn Fein satisfied
representatives of the British Admiralty.
PARLIAMENT TO BE SUMMONED.
LONDON, December 6. Parliament will be summoned immediately ratify the Irish agreement.
KING OVERJOYED.
the
BRITISH ADMIRALTY SATISFIED.
LATER.
The proposal of a four-power entente is considered to be the outgrowth of a recent suggestion matle by Mr. Lloyd George in Parliament that the Washington Con- ference might well consider merging the Anglo-Japanese. Alliance into an arrangement to which the United States to could be party. The Japanese have shown inclination to take up the proposal and the American delegates on several occasions have informally mentioned it to foreign associates.
LONDON, December 6. The King has telegraphed the Premier with refer- ence to the Irish agreement as follows :--
COMPLICATED POSSIBILITIES,
Never, however, has there been formal exchange of "I am overjoyed to hear the aplendid news views, nor is it revealed by the heads of the foreign and congratulate you with all my heart on the delegations just how far the United States might be successful termination of, difficult and protracted willing to go. Neither will the American representa- negotiations which was due to the patience and tives discuss the question publicly but it is known they conciliatory spirit you have shown throughout. I regard it as fraught with many complicated possibilities. am indeed happy in some small way to have In every consideration of a possible treaty or interna- contributed by my speech at Belfast to this great tional understanding to replace the alliance, they are achievement."
mindful of the possible temper of the Senate should it be asked to ratify such an agreement.
NEW ERA.
NATIONAL DEBTS.
LONDON, December G. Lord Birkenhead said that the Irish under. the agreement concluded this morning recognised the
NEW YORK, December 6.
A message from Mr. Lloyd Gerorge was read at a
necessity of paying a due proportion of the British dinner of the English-Speaking Union. Be an at
national debt and war expenditure. The amount would be determined by a British arbitrator who Lord Birkenhead hoped would ba a colonial judge.
ULSTER'S INTERESTS.
the
the
brilliant opening of the Washington Conference and progress made towards the great result had been like sunlight piercing an overcast and threatening sky.
Mr. Balfour, referring to limitation of
sarmaments, said he believed success was within America's grasp. He thought the co-operation shown at Washington wAS merely the prelude to other great international actions in which Britain and the United States would co-operate. He hoped that the two English-speaking branches would always be found on the same side.
Lord Birkenhead emphasised the unanimity of the Cabinet in hoping Ulster would recognise that it was in the interests of Ireland and the Empire that she should adhere to the all-Ireland parliament, but if Ulster refused to participate, as she was entitled under the agreement to do so, then, however, the parliamentary arrange- ments made a year ago must be modified and the frontiers of Ulster must be rectified by a boundary
Mr. Balfour returns to Washington to-day after". commission. The fidelity of the Irish Free State to attending a luncheon in his honour at the Tadis Club. King George and his heirs would be unequivocally Meanwhile committee work is being continued. The declared in their own constitution.
ALLEGIANCE TO THE KING.
LATER.
The Irish agreement provides that Ireland shall have the constitutional status of a dominion and assume liability for a share of the public debt of the United Kingdom and the payment of war pensions. The The members of the parliament of the Irish Free State
COMMITTEE WORK.
WASHINGTON, December 6
Chinese and Japanese deliberations with regard to Shantung are proceeding. The naval ratio position has not changed and the delegates are still awaiting word from Tokyo.
IRELAND DETAINS PREMIER.
LONDON, December 6.
In consequence of the early meeting of Parliament
will take the oath of allegiance to the constitution of to ratify the Irish agreement Mr. Lloyd George has been the Free State and faithfulness to the King and his compelled reluctantly to abandon his intention of pro- heirs and successore by law in virtue of the common ceeding to Washington for the conference, citizenship of Ireland with Great Britain and
her membership in the British commonwealth of nations.
Parliament
will be established
to govern Ireland and the executive will be responsible to it
DEFENCE.
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WASHINGTON, December 7.
It is announced that the preparation of army and navy appropriation bills providing funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1 next will be postponed until the Britiain undertakes sea defence until the Free Washington Conference has thrashed out the armament State can undertake its own coastal defence,. The Free State pledges itself aflord imperis! forces harbour facilities for defence purposes. The size of the Irish military defence force shall not exceed
estion.
CHINESE PROTEST.
WASHINGTON, December 6.
the proportion to the military establishments of Britain Mr. Tyau, secretary general of the Chinder delega which the population of Ireland bears to the population tion, has sent his resignation to Peking, protesting against of Britain. Reciprocal port facilities shall be provided, the negative results achieved by China's demands. also adequate compensation for civil servants affected by
the change of government.
ULSTER'S MONTH.
month is allowed Ulster exclusion from the agreement. The Ulster Parliament, if azcluded, will continue its prosent powers and mission will devortain the bour aries between the Noti and the rest of Ireland se for as possible in accord
with the inhabitants wishes,
for exclusion the Free
in Northern Ireland"
which the North Ireland Parliament is not
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