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THE
COAL PROBLEM.
MINERS READY TO ́ ́ CO-OPERATE
THE GOVERNMENT.
THE
WITH
NATIONALISATION OF MINES VIGOROUSLY OPPOSED."
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN
BRITAIN. GREAT
FRENCH VICTORY CELEBRATIONS.
ATTACK ON OUR TROOPS BY AFGHANS.
LATEST CABLES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.} THE COAL PROBLEM; DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Laxnes, July 14th, The tens of tonfmois was erousled during the delust on the increase in the prier of eval
Sic Auckland Gieddes, opening the dis russion, eujhasised the gravity of the point at issile, and rejected the suggestion that the inerrase was based on political,
was solely cosiderations 4Cheers.) It based upon the Government's realisation of the very serious position existing in the country in connection with the supply of the main surre of power.
GAUSES OF THE SIDURTAGE aling with the causes that l to the serious reductioar in the aunt of coal
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available for use in pointed out that the ontpas of many mines was checked, efuse waggons were not forthegining as required owing the the slower unloading of
at the destinations, due tol sharter, railway, hours. This showed that
·les work done in eius industry acted on obfter industries, and the work of the roadtr. was mno, Wing ilog. At present apricious dortrine was being preached that if malul less work he left mor for others, whereas the fact was that if le dit less there was less for eftery tu da. BOFFICULTIES FIRIN REDUCTION OF HOLAS,,
Sir Anekiand Geddes emphasised the difficulty of getting steel mils, machinery and tubs for mines, which was neerntuat- ed by the shortening of hours of labour in the steel and other industrias.
At, was Ervels alleged that miners, after earning enough money in the course of the work, did nor continue to work. This was probably true, because the per- centage of absentees bad risen from under "eleven in 1913 to thirteen in May. 109,
Although rently it was redured.
NATIONM EFFORT INDISPENSABLE His view was that the wide range of
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Government expected £61.250,000 from the
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TÜESDAY,
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AERIAL MAIL
A SAVING OF EIGHT DAYS,
Losos, July 4th. The A. 44 brought a batch of American newspapers, "which were delivered in Lou- don in three days, nine hours, as com
JULY 22ND
CONSOLIDATING PEACE. PRUSSIA AND BAVARIA NEED NOT SIGN
BRALIK, July 13th,
Et is authoritatively stated that Prussia and Bavaria need not sign the Peace
1919.
FAR EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
faY COURTENT OF THE HONGKONG CHINESE COMMERCIAL NEWS,!!
THE SHANTUNG QUESTION. - The Government deny the repors that
pared with eleven days by the ordinary Treaty in order to complete the German Chinn is negotiating direct with Japan
service, o
AMERICAN SHIPPING.
STRIDES TOWARDS "WORLD
SUPREMACY..
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WASHINGTON, July, rith. The Shipping Board announces that Es vassels, of 375,5sa deadweight tonnage, wore delivered during June. This is
ratification.
MORE ARMENIANS MURDERED
CRUELTY OF THE KURDS AND TARTARS.
Roses, Jul 15th. Details of the horrible Bassacres of
Aequeniqas in the Province of Karabagh on June 4th, by the Tartars show that they
abut the Shantage question."
The Cabinet relegraphed to Shum Chan. hin, on the 1th, that according to a teles "gram from Luk Tsink-éheng, America, assisted by Grent Britain and France, is daing her best to arrange a impromise regarding the Shantung question..
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CANTON NEWS.
July Plst.
THE NEOPEL TO THE STRIKE.
Although the people went in strike for
| several days to secure the appointment of --
Dr. Wa Ting-fang, ‘us Civil Governor, their efforts have not ther with the slight- success. The merchants have, on Tho
other hand, suffered grent loss, es a result
of participating in the strike,
The ringlenders have been, airested, and
are being detained by the Police, bus it is expected they will be relenamel- aitor order has en established.
Students age to be seen marchii, along Shantung residents in Shanghai have the streets, with flags, warning the peopl telegraphy to Peking that, now that the to "preserve" order, and co-operat. in Shantung question is to be fought out saving the nation." The demonstrations before the League of Nations, China mug are us, interfered with by the Police vo
ting is the right mun, because the whole | MMAAT, world adored him for the strong Right THE CIVIL GOVERNORSHIP. he made at the Peace Conference. sides, he has gained the confidence President Wilson,
export of coal. This wonlè lenve a deficii / double the mount delivered in June, 1015. were ortlered ; Sultanof, the Governor send a competent" delegaţe. ' Wong Tsings long as they are conducted in an orderly
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of over
We anticipate that experts would-fall "off."owing to the very keen. Américan competition. fo.b; Atlasitic ports, £1 per ton, plus the reographical advantages of delivery to "sothe places,
There was nisu the American oil com petitina ĉe la considered. The Americans. farthermore, were offering long term coal
contracts, which would be likely to com
hel similar contracts from the British, thereby reducing the profits,
A GLOOMY GETLOOK.
If we had no real to export, our ships must go out in ballast: exchanges would go against us; and our goods would cost 11 DIOPP. This was no time for any 25+ tion of the community to think its inter 351s were separaté from the interests of (the whole country land cheers.).... It
order to steer sigessfully through the dark, anxious days ahend, we must p ruver the spirit of patriotism.
THE MOST GENT NEED
The most urgent, need of the conatry was an increase of production.
He urged the miners' leaders to appeal
te the mingstoesert their utmost efforts. (Chours.)
MINERS READY TO ONE OPERATE Mr Brands complained that the Gom emment raised the price of cond without sulting the miners, whii resented the way they had been trated, but the miners
were patriotic and realised the seriousness of the situation, and were ready to co "operate with the fiovernament 13:048
Cordially.
THE PRICE OF COAL.
Loxody, July 14th, In the House of Commons, at question- time, Mr. W. C. Bridgeman state that the average pithead price-periton of coal
in England, including the 6s. increas was 29s. 1d.: to the United States, it was 11. 2d. in Natal, 108, 7d.; and in India. bs. 100.
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the causes of the conl shortage could NATIONALISATION OF MINES neither be rectified immediately or by STRONG OPPOSITION MOVEMENT.
individul body. A national effort
Loxoox, July 14th. was indispensable, The pithead price of vral 2s. 4d. per ton “inetüded 218. Fiid. paid is wages. This coal was sold in Linden at 40s. Gd. jer ton,
Sir Auckland pointed out that the 6. nergase pre-supposeil 15, 4d. per ton from the export profits, but these were falling very rapidly, and, if tir disappeared,
the pries of coal would immediately riso by further ls. 4. per ton.
EFFECT ON OTHER INDUSTRIES..
Some of the effects of the increased price of coat would be the increased price of pig-iron by lbs. to 20, per ton: off steel, from 25s. to 30s. per ton. The price of
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of Karnbagh,
· FRENCH NATIONAL FESTIVAL The town of Chonchi was attacked, the fortifientious * captured, and the MAGNIFICENT VICTORY PARARE Armenians te pittiessly massacred.
IN PARIS.
The movement spread throughout the Penis, July 4th,
Country. The Kurd massarved the Huge cranils, some of Whom had gone population at Khaipali, Cargajah And In other districts, the Kurds gregated since last night, assegihled, to † Pustaul. witness the great Victory Parade in glori
ous weather.
The magnshoutly decorated route was protected by triple rows of soldiers,, **
The chains which harred the Fre de Triomphe winter the Prussian victory of 1875 were veuvel
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THE INTERNAL PEACE CONFERENCE.
Shum Chan-ban has telegraphed
It is said that the people widi sette of the leaders, when their effort to secure the appointment of, Pr. Wu failed quested the Military Government #point Thug Tingkwong, Chief Cam inander of the 14 Sependron, as Civit totiusirang Tong is a Cantonese,, and will
buruk, pillaged and instroyed everything, Peking that the South will retain Tong be supported by the naval officers.
Shiyi as chief Begate. He wants to know whom the North will ¿ppoint.
carrying off the somer-folk.
The total denti sxevoda 100. It is reported that the Allied Comman der in the Caucasus has arrested Sultanof.
THE SILVER MARKET.
Losos, July 17th.
bald buyers and-
Arenataph erected in honour of Fran's dead, hear the Presidentül tri? hun with Foar gilded figures of Visid sellers. The market is steady,
Silver is quoted at
Tory
at the four, made it an impressive
feature. the pageant.
EARLIER CABLES.
A Cabinet meeting yesterday decided to appoint Wong Yap-tong chief, delegate. The decision was reported to the Sai- chong last night, with a view in getting
his enne rreno.
In the meantime, Kuna, Sun-jurma will ask Shum thun hin not to reject Wond Yap-tonk, but Chu Sdi-chong has declared: that the appointment of the chief dele- gate must be akered on by both sites.
M: Clemencens reached the stand at A GRADUAR RISE IN QUOTATIONS. Therefore, the Cabinet must bear the full
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7.45 20, and received a tremendous ovals
tious.
the ns immediately began salutes.
President Poineaut arrived or sola ami and deposited a wreath at the foot of the renotaph. Marshal Foch and M.
· Chinenwau did likewise.
The 'procession, was priveded by a detachment of "1,004 mutilated soldiers. |
stretchers-a „very touching
Some,
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spectacle,
At 4 m a French other and two poles, heading the procession, pasedi through the arch..
*å bänd followed. preceding Marshal
Loxtos, July 15th. Sihër a quoted at 532d, buyers and 50 14-166. sellers. The marken is strady.
Lynes, July 16th. Silver is quened at 5d. buyers and 54516d. sellers. The market is steady.
DAYLIGHT-SAVING IN AMERICA.
PRESIDENT WILSON REFUSES
REPEAL BIL
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WASHINGTON. July 14th. Presidenz Wilson has vetoed the Bill
repraling daylight-saving, which he de- clares has resulted in great economy
responsibility, nudi he does "arop want to intere
Sawsonvy, July 19th. The Cabinet telegraded to Shum t'hun- Spa, ur Judy dich, ggesting that be should let both Pagliaments decide the legal question.
The Achunistrative Directors, also, are in favour of Tong, and his appointment Will be discussed at the next meeting of the Military invernment. Other niessages opinion regarding the claims of the candi- state that there is wide divergence of
dates for the post. settle the question, unless the Tuchun It is impossible to
Mok Wing son gives, up his candidatur, MILITARY AFFAIRS..
As a result of Tong Kai-yew's (the) Fuchun of Yunnan) threatened attack on- Kwangsi, the situation in Kwangtung in slightly uncertain. The Yunnanese trupa in Gaiton suddenly "built a number of definees round their headquarters in Can- tun. Modern guns can be acen there, with shells, as if in readiness to repeln attack.
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The other Yunnanese troops in the pro-
If the South ugrás, to the proposal, the vines finostly on the northern borders). Chaference will open immediately.
ase preparing defensive works as speedily ssible, and the rumoured attack on wogs by Yunnanese troops will, it is said. become a fart. The Tuchun, Mok Wing-son. in view of the fact that the situation in the city has not yet become normal after the strike, has ordered Lon mander Lam-fu to seed back the Kwangsi troops (whom he dispatched to other places) to"Canton at once.
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Alher, "reports state that Kung Sum- farm his mad Shams Chun-hin the TO!lowing proposal:- First to let both Parliament selyet az opra? noplær of delegates to draft in constitution: segon, that, when this has been drifted. they shall be submitted to benh Parlia Bernts for foal approval; and, third, to eleep the new Parliament according to the
It is reported that the Peking Govern It is proposed in Shanghai' that; pod,ment bas informed the Military Govern
ment in Cantor that is proposes appoint- ing Wong Yap-tong, Speaker of the Pek- ang Parlament, as thief of the Northern envoys nt" the Shanghai Conference. wong hits rebus-d, however, and the Pak- Nung San-jarm instend Ingvernment has decided to appoint
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Forb and Marshal Joffre, riding side by side, accompanied by a
glittering Staff. They provived an overwhelming reception fuel and energy. He is convinced that the now regulations.
Then, General Pershing led the Ameri† majority of the people favour its contign- eans with their Regimental fags.
ance.
THE +%ECHO-SLOVAK REPUBLIC.
ing the appointinent of a chief peter delegate Vong Yu-ling may act for it time, but th th Fook, Chah strongly upposes the proposal.
Choy Yumpai has telegraphed
the
The Belgians enina int, and then the marines lending a British detachment, and marching with wonderful precision.
At the head of the representatives of the FEARS AN ATTACK FROM BAVARIA.Mini-try of Education that he will British Army" was Field-Marshal Sir
CULPENHAGEN, July 13th, Douglas Haig, followed by twig rulbur A telegram fron Viena states that the benrers, After him eam the Guards with Czech-Slovaks are taking extensișe mili- their famous hand, and then, the battle-tary measurme un the Havarinu frontsér.
colours, of which there must have beenriving an attack from Bavarim. several hundreds of all the regiments -
It was a splendid sight. for each was accompanied by a colour party.
HUNGARY
· Three hundred members of the House of commons, from all Parties, including The Highlanders accompanied by their ALLJES ASK BUDAEEST GOVERŸ-
MENT TO RESIGN, Lord Hugh Trail, Mr. Horatio Bottom-skirling pipes, who passed next, immenses
ly interested the spectators. ley, and Mr. Kennedy Jones, have mens rialised Mr. Lloyd George opposing the nationalisation of mines,
HIGH COST OF LIVING.
GOVERNMENT TAKING IMMEDIATE STEPS.
LONDON, July 14th,
Lossos, July, 13th. A-detachment of ofligers and men from I is morted that General Franghet all regiments brought up the British rear. d'Esperes has requested the Budaquest General Diaz led the Italians, after lovernment to resign, in order to inake whom came a small group of Japanese way for a freely-elected Government. offices, the Greeks, Poles, Portugues, If the request is not complied with. Rumanians, Serts, Siamese al the military action will be inemediafely taken. Czecho-Stoynks in the order named. “All were tremendously cherred.
ITALY.
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The Marshal Pétain, on a white horse, 12 FOOD PRICES TO BE FIXED. fallowed through the arch, heading the
ROME, July 13th. A Royal Decree has appointed Commis
In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Government was fully alive to the seriousness of the question of high prices of commodities, and proposed representatives of 21 Prefch Army Corps,
Meanwhile, the Bertheint.,, mitte of Enquiry.
Parrive in.Pesing &ithin this an ath.
THE NORTHERN DELEGATE.
naguża. July 1st. Wong Yapetong s2′′f not accept the office of each Northerų celegate to the Shang- bai Conferen The Government now intends appointing Kung Sun-jarm, of whom the South-west approves.
Kung Sum-jarm has Gelegraphed, to hum Chun-hin saying that the President has selected Wong Yatong Chilf Peace
Delegatio
THE INTERNAL PRACE SKGOTIATIONS.
Shua Chur-buen, has wired to the Pek- overnment that Tong Shiu-yi is to
ing
be the Chief of the Southern Peace En- vy, and consultations in connection with internal peace may be had with him in Shangat. Shuru has also expressed the Southerners approval of kung Sam envoy. The resumption of the Shanghai jara's appointment as chief Northern "outerence is expected shortly.
.AJEELCA RECCON15ES CHỦ SALUMUNG.
SHANGHAI, July 18th. The American Minister cold Tuan Ki-· sig tha Amerien had formally recognized 1. Wong Yap-tong roms them - nong na President." Therefore, appointment, (kien Namgith will be a
America did not like him to resign.
pointed.
THE AUSTRIAN TREATY.
SHANGHAI, July 19th Luk Ting cheong reports that this
1 Peaty will be signed on August 5th.
REPORTS OF FIGHTINGS
The Peking Government proposes to sign the Austrian Treaty frat and submit the "German" Treaty for digision to the Longue of Nations afterwards.
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR UNION
Austrian SHANGHAL. July th.. 12 is "ngsorted thất fighting has already 2129) between Kiria and Fengten
troojis.
Rang Sumjarm reported the matter to Chu Sat-chonk (yesterday, who held a special wirting in the Palace to discuss it: The Government have discre-
food, etc. Very severe penalties will be of troops on both sides have not user.
They have, however, decided to urge Fow imposed on culprits
Kweihing to proceed to his Kirin post without delay, because upon Pow Kwei- SITUATION IN NORTHERN | bing arriving at Harbin, Mara Yun-yuent
jean hand him the seal. INDIA.
textiles would rise by per cent. that of immediately to establish a Select Com-fallowed by Generals Castelnan and ions in all Communes to fix prices of died the report because the main bodies China Iwo delegates. Luk Tsing-cheon
machinery by 12 per cent.; and that of chemicals by 10 per cent. This was a very erious matter to the whole nation, be cause we were losing the national income from exports. For example, steel-rails in Great Britain would rest £17 10%. per ium; ship-plates, £19 per ton; crown bars, fee 10s. per ton; and pigiron £0 per ton; while the United States' prices were 10, £14, 211 15s., and £2 respectively. The key to the whole situation was the output of coal during the coming twelve montbs.
ESTIMATING. THE YEAR'S OUTPUT. In estimating' the output for the ensuing year, the Government were only reckon- ing on a ten per cent. reduction in spite
Government was carefully considering Line after line of bronzed, poilun swung steps which could be taken without delay.past, followed by African Colonial troops, naval detachment, famous artillery
· THE IRISH PROBLEM,
sections. French tanks and motor machine: WHEN WILL THE GOVERNMENT'S
gung. POLICY BE ANNOUNCED!
LONDON, July 14th.
Four military acroplanes hovered" over thy Are We Trimple throughout the
In the House of Commons, at question- ime, Mr. Bonar Law stated that he could passage of the procession. not any when the Government's. Irish policy yould be announced.'' The Govern. inent did not wish to postpone any part of its policy, but it did not wish to attempt anything without some chance of Buccess. (Chrers).
THE SUPREME ECONOMIC
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DIRECTED AGAINST THE SINN FEIN MOVEMENT.
LONDON, July 14th. Sir Edward Carson's speech, yesterday, has unfavourably impressed the Unionists.
present juncture,
COUNCIL.
A BRITISH CONVOY ATTACKED.
SIMLA, Jly 19th.
The enemy-attacked a British convoy proceeding to Fort Sandeman, on "July, 18th, inflicting heavy losses on us.” -
The Officer Commanding the escort and four British ofhoers were killed, and two LONDON, July 14thmere wounded.
STILL IN EXISTENCE,
Chang Jok-lum, has stopped. Kong. Chiu-chung from entering Kirin. Koug Chiu-chung therefore had to return to Peking
Go Bhi-aun bas declared that if Pow Kwei-hing comes to Kirin with soldiers, he will resist with all his troops.
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THE KIRIN TROUBLE.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar There were 100 casualties in the Indian the capital, or to a small station, and to Law stated that the Supreme Economic tanks,
The International Labour Union allows, therefore, asks the Government to appoint delegates to attend the Conference.
THE ACTING PREMLER.
Kan Wan-pang will be the neting Pr wer,
THE WAR PARTICIPATION
BUREAN.
Anandate was issued yesterday dis solving the War Participation Bureau.
Go Shi-sun is now like a man riding on tor
Pow Kwei-hing has telegraphed that
tiger's back, who could not come down. Pow Kwei-bing suggests transferring Go Shi-sun, with his troops, to a place near appointing-Man-Yun-yuen, Chief Com mander, with control over Go Shi-sun. Council still existed. It was 'considered The convoy was eventually forced to This is the best method of settling the
trouble.
The Government must not use armed force, which would create diploma The enemy fed ten miles, to a large tie complications concentration camp near Kapip.
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of the shorter hours. Reducing by 12.pe/who deprecate disturbing utterezzes at the desirable to continue some form of inter- retire to Babar.
cent, the average prioca, e export buaker coal was tinated at 355. per ton. The
Bir E. Carson's followers declare that national economic co-operation, but pre- the speech was really directed against the Sinn Feiners.
cise measures had not yet been decided.
EORDER DEFENCE.
Tuan Ki-sui has been appointed Direc
of Border Defence Affairs.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.): ECHO OF A SHANGHAI CASE.
LONDON. July 14th.
The Privy Council has diamiran the appeal from the decision of the Priz Court condemning the parcels of diamonte ent by Mesar. H Halti et Fils to Me.. James Brode of Shanghai, ̈
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