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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
EAST BYE
ELECTION,
COALITION LIBERAL WINS.
THE MINERS' STRIKE
AT HOME
THE SWANSEA
INDUSTRIAL PARALYZATION SPREADING.
FLYING CONSTITUTION
DRAFTED.
COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS OF BRITAIN'S NEW POSSESSIONS.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH AFGHAN DELEGATES.
BARIER CABLES, » A few pits in Derbyshire, where the
[THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.)
THE MINERS STRIKE
THE STRIKERS' DEMANDS.. LONDON. July 23rd. There was a conference of the Triple
at which Mr. Smilie presided Allianes Three hundred delegates were present.
A resolution was passed, by 217 voles, to, commending its constituent bodies to ascertain whether the members were prepared to take industrial action to enforce their demands namely, the abolition of conscription; diseomtinuance of military intervention in Russia und also in trade isputes in Britain: the lifting of the Blockade; and the release of conscientious objectors.
LABOUR LEADERS ARRIVE IN
" LONDON.
Loypos, July rd.,
The bye-election for Swanses East for the seat of T. J. Williams, dersased, re- sulted as follows:-
Matthews (Coalition Liberal) ..9,250 D. Williams (Labour)
OBITUARY."
STRE. H. HOLDEN
.1.350
The death is announced of Sif E. H. Í Holden, Liberal .M.P. for the Heywood Division of Lancashire, and Chairman of
TUESDAY, JULY 29TH,
THE AFGHAN TROUBLE. SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT:
PROBABLE.
SIM, July
The Amie has submitted the names of ten prominent officials who will represent Afghanistan in the peace negotiations.
The British delegation leaves to
morrow for Rawalpindi to me the Afghans
A matisfäctory settlement is probable. GENERAL GRANT ADDRESSES THE
AFGHAN DELEGATES. On Saturday," according to Reuter's
1918.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO THE NEW GOVERNOR,
PUBLIC COMMITTEE APPOINTED
In response to the invitation issued to the public by the unofficial members of the Executive and Tøgislative Councila, a goodly gathering assembled in the Theatre Royal, yesterday evening, to selvet a Committee for the purpose of drafting an address, of welcome from the residents of
Hongkong to the Governor-designate. Sir Reginald Stubbs, K.C.M.AL., on hist arrival.
The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, | C.MAK, presided, and was supported on the platform by the Hou, Mr. Y. J. Stabh, O.B.E.. the, Hon. Mr, (, 61. Alabaster,
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The Chairman: If he is willing to serve we shall be pleased to have him. Is Mr. Pollock here?
It being pointed out that Mr. Pollock was present, the Chairman asked him Mr. Pollock, will you serve on the Com- mittes/
Mr. Pollock: Yes, certainly, (Aps plauass,
Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin was proposed by Mr. S. H. Dutton and seconded by Me, A. G. Coppin.
Mr. C, D Wilkinson was proposed by Mr. H. Hancock, who remarked that Mr. Wilkinson was a very old resident of the Colony, Mr. D. K Mons seconded.
Mr. H. P. Hay wra proposed by
i strike is spreading, have stopped working- | the Londen City 'and Midland Bank, Ltd [correspondent at Rawalpindi, General | O.B.E., the Hon. Mr. S. H. Blodwell, the † Capt. Arthur and seconded by Mr. C. E.
Naval, men have been employed there too. Thers has been no change in Lancashira
and Notts.
INDUSTRIAL PARALYZATION
SPREADING.
The paralyzation of industries spreading.
One hundred trawlers have been detain ed at Grimsby.
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The Government is issuing a warning. to the Midland Counties to curtail the consumption of gas, electricity. and water.
The lost authorities have been advised to prepare schemes for the conservation of their feOLTIPS
IN SOUTH WALES.
A resolution has been passed in South Wales in favour of remaining at work pending negotiations with the Govern ment, but a considerable nuinber are still
Mr. Smillie and other fenders have striking. arrived in London.
IN MONMOUTHSHIRE
Loyaoy, July 23rd. Ten thousand. Monmouthshire miners have resumed work, but a
further 10.000 Stan Bold miners have struck, contrary to the advies of their President. NOTTE MIXERS SUPPORT YORK
SHIRE STRIKERS.
The Notta" Miners' Association have posted a 'rosolation in favour of contin ning the strike so long as the Yorkshire
miners are one. MOTION FOR PUBLIC PROCEED
INGS REJECTED.
The Triple Alliance" Conference has rejected. by 344 votes to 84, a motion by Mr. Per Tillett in favour of public pro ceedings.
MOMENTOR'S MEETINGS
LONDON, July 23rd Momentous meetings of the Executives
TRAIN SERVICE AFFECTED.
LONDON, July 23rd. The Railway Excentive announces that
miners' strike may necessitats con- stderphle reduction in the passenger train
rvice forthwith. NECESSITY FOR ECONOMISING COAL
LONDON. July 23rd. bir Erie Cleddes bas telegraphed to the Municipal authorities in Yorkshire, Lancashire Notts and Derby, ürging the nhelutę necessity for ronomising coal. FRANCE BUYING FROM AMERICA.
PARIS, July 3rd.
ATTEMPT TO UPSET FRENCH GOVERNMENT
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN M.
CLEMENCEAU.
Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Part, the Hon. Mr. La Chu-pak, the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook and Mr. H. J. Gedge (Hon, Secretary).
After the notie- convening the meeting. had been read by the Segretars, the Chairman said:—
H. Beavis,
Sir Bushan Wei-yuk and Sir Robert Ho Tung were proposed by Mr. R. H Kolewall and conded by Mr. Wong Kwong-tiug.
Grant addressed the Afghan delegnies in strong terms, stating that the British Government would be amply justified in continuing the war till the Antir surren dered unconditionally. The Government was not prepared to consider the counter- elains and deinands of the Afghans, who A determined effort was made in the had flagrantly disregarded the Armistic Address of Welcome to our new Governor Edwardes and secunded by Mr. D. Harvey.
Pants, July 3rd..
A Haras message says:-
terms. British patirner was not inexhaïs. tible. If the war was renewed, the terms would be very differens.
Gentlemen. I would first explain. to on the steps that have already been taken with regard to the preparation of an
upon his arrival in the Culony.
Following the usual procedure in such autters, I, as senior unofficial member of the Executive Council, convened a meet-
Chamber of Deputies to upset M. Ole- menceau and the Cabinet. but the attempt failed utterly, the Governinent obtaining a vote of confidence by 240 votes to 176, after-a-stirring-speech-by M-Clemenceau-te-bat-their-demeanour was hard and ing of all the unofficial næmlæes of both on the Government's general policy. He unumiling.
The delegates listened without a more
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said that, on the day following the rat-UNSATISFACTORY CONCLUSION OF heation of Peace, a Bill will be presented
THE CONFERENCE. providing for speedy general elections to ube Senate as well to the Chamber of Deputies; also to the Municipal and De partmental Councils,, WELCOMING DISTINGUISHED
FRENCHMEN.
PRESIDENT POINCARE AND MAN- SHAL FOCH AT BRUSSELS. ·
PARIS, July 23rd.
A Havas message says:- President Poincaré and Marshal Foch were received with tremendous, anpre cedented enthusiasm in the Chamber of Deputies, at Brussels. France was ne claimed, the "Marseillaise" being sung by the members of the Chamber.
AVIATION.
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INTERNATIONAL FLYING CON"
STITUTION.
LONDON, July 3rd. The International Flying Constitution, drafted in Paris. recognises every State's complete exclusive sovereignty as regards the air space above its territory and
Mr. A. G. Coppin was proposed by Mr. K. Moss and seconded by Mr. S. H. Dutton.
Mr. D. Templeton was proposed, by Mr.
Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar and Mr. R. M. Dyer were proposed by Mr. Mackenzio and seconded by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock.
Me, S. D. Seina was proposed by Mr. Councils, at which it was unanimously [H. B. L. Dowbiggin and seconded by Mr. decided that an address should be pre-Looper. sented, and for the purpose-again follow- Mr. H. Humphreya," "Mr. J. H. Wallace, ping the pracţior adopted on privious occi- and Mr. E. A. M: Williams were pro- sions--we considered it desirable that the poid by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock and services of a few representative members seconded by Mr. J. L. Crockapt. of the community should be enlisted, to assist us in drafting the address, so that, when finally submitted fug the approval of the general public, it would be more likely to meet the wishes of all.
SIMLA, July 7th. Reuters special corresponden, at Rawalpindi, telegraphing, on July 27th, states that after Major-Lieneral Grant's address at the Peace Conference yester day, Ali Ahmid. the President of the Afghan Delegation. in the course of u
A Committee for this purpose was speech, urged forbearance on both sides.consequently formed and the draft He denied that the Afghans first sought address resulting from their labours would, in due course, have been submitti
pence.
He admitted that the British were superior in war-material and man power, and pointed out that, the Germans beld a similar position in the European war. The Afghans were not a sleepy and igno- rant people, but had been roused to fresh aspiration by other nations in the Euro-
Dean whe
to you.
Mr. J. M. Wong and Mr. B. W. Tape were proposed by Mr. Ho Wing and serunded by Mr. Wong Fang-chun.
Sir Ellis Kadoorie and Mr. A. Shelton Houper were proposed by Mr. H. A
artwright, who remarked that the former was a well-known philanthropist and the latter was, he believed, the oldest Euro- pran Justion of the Peace. Mr. R. H Kotowall seconded.
I think that what I have said should
Mr. W. J. Crawford, Mr. A. E. Grišin remove any misunderstanding that may and Mr. D. Harvey were proposed by Mr. have arisen in your minds. It is our soleQE. II. Beavis and seconded by Mr. T nim, gentlemen, to obtain the hearty and Petrie." unanimous support of the whole com- Mr: Kwok Six Lau, Mr. Ho Wing, Mr. munity, and, in case you should prefer M. K. Lo, were proposed by Mr. B. W. to adopt the method of appointing far-Tape and seconded by Mr. BW. Tag. ther representatives to assist in the draft- Mr. Owen Hughes was proposed by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock and acconded by Mr. Stark.
He said that Afghanistan was safeing of the address rather than that of approving it yourselves when drafted, the barrier against Bolshevism for India.
in the Chamber of Deputies, Loucher. Minister of Reconstruction. stated, that, as British coal nov cost France 135 francs per ton, France has turned towards Ameriën. Where she is territorial waters. It accords, during The Afghana proved obstinate and un-
able to buy coal more cheaply.
TRADE.
The Conference was sitting in rumen
but,
If the war was renewed and the British unofficial members decided to call this won, India would be flooded with Bolsbe-meeting and give you the opportunity of so doing. So long as we secure your vism which could only be checked by a
whole-hearted support it is quite im material to us which method is adopted, just and honourable peace.
as time is getting short, i suggest. that the Committee, together with the further names you may add this evening, may be empowered tis draft and approve the address on your behalf, und so save the necessity of calling another public meeting.
penen. Irea air passage, irrespective of reasonable.
areas.
of the "Triple Alliance namely, the NEW OPENINGS FOR BRITISH nationality, except in prescribed military solved. miners, railwayinen and transport-work- ers-and of the Miners Federation have been fixed-to take place in London to-day to decide what farther action should be taken.
It is expected that the Miners Executive will meet Mr. Lloyd George to.
MOTTÓW.
PREMIER AND THE MINERS'. ÉXECUTIVE.
The Premier, and Mr. Bonar Law will confer with the Miners' Executive on July
1th.
ENORMOUS NUMBER 1DLE, Meanwhile, the deadlock in the mine
fields continues.
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Roughly, a quarter of all the miners in the country are idle.
PERILS OF THE YORKSHIRE MINES.
The peril of the Yorkshire mines has been ipcretard by the accumulation of gas, due to the failure of vectilation. Precautions are being taking to prevent explosions. Six mines are already flood- ed out Naval pumpers are working in three collieries.
COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS OF NEW
TERRITORIES.
LONDON, July 3rd.
It provides for the institution of au International Air Navigation Commis sion consisting of two representatives each from Great Britain. the United States, France, Italy and Japan, and one each from the Dominions, Indid, and the smaller States.
SCOURGE OF BOLSHEVISM. BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITIES.
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LONDON, July 23rd.
Th the House of Commons, at question time, Col. Amery stated that considerable information had already been collected and steps were being taken to obtain further reports upon the natural re sources and commercial prospects of the Dew British territories.
South-west Africa has been brought His Majesty's Trade within the area of E Commissioner for South Africa, and East Africa, will be specially investigated by the Trade Commissioner for British Easting of the population, and the spread of Bolshevist militarism. He was satisfied that the forces.were sufficient.
Africa.
His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for New Zealand has already reported upon Samca.
In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr. Walter Long stated that British warships were kept in the Baltic in order to prevent unprovoked Bolshevist raids on the coast towns of the Baltic States and Finland, interference with the feed-
The Conference 2003 .dis
CARDIFF COLOUR RIOTS.
TROOPS SENT TO THE CITY,
At Cardiff on June 14th the local police in strong force, mounted and on foot, held all the approaches to the disturbed colour. quarters and rigorously prevented hischievous assemblages. At times, gangs t young men tried to make their way to the area by circuitous routes, but pere intercepted, charged, and driven out. One small crowd gathered in Bute-street and assailed a House cecupied by Malayuns, who clumbered to the where they were subjected to a volley of stones. The police promptly arrived charged, and dispersed the rioters, of whom three received injuries, but not sufficiently serioas to warrant their de tention in hospital.
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The Hon. Secretary then read the names of those who were present at the first meeting, viz., Sir Paul Chater, the Hon. Mr. N. J Stabb, the Hoo, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, Mr. R. Ross Thompson, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. J. Crockatt, Mr. C. L. Bandes, Mr. J. A. Pluper, Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. C. E. Gulbay, Mr. W. Sinclair, Mr. Wm: Hum- phreys, Mr. E. G. Barrett, Mr. H. J. Gedge, Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. D. K. Moss, Mr. S. W. Tra, Mr. Ho Kwong and Mr. Ng Hon Tư.
The Chairman I might mention, gen- tlemen, that this Committee have appoint-
A company of the Munster Fusiliers, ed a"sub-Committee to draft the address, has been sent to the city."
HYDE PARK. PROTEST MEETING.
and on the sub-Commitice are: the Hon.
two
"In order to appeal to "the British Mr. S. H. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. C. G. public to help in putting down lynching Alabaster, Mr. J. Scott Harston, and A British naval force had been opera.and mob rule a meeting of the Society the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak and
of People of African Origin was held in Hyde Park
Chinese members. I shall be very pleased ting in the Caspian Sea since "August,
now if you would name any gentleman
Committee or the sub-Committee.
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Mr. Tong Yat Chin and Mr. Lo Cheung Shiu were proposed by Mr. Chow Sui-ki and seconded by Mr. J. M. Wong.......
Mr A. Mackenzie was proposed by Mr. Macdonald and seconded by Mr. B. L. Frost.
M T. Petrie was proposed by Mr. W Jackson and seconded by Mr. J. L Macpherson;
Mr. A. F. Arculli and Mr. W. Núm- jahn were proposed by Mr. Razack and seconded by Mr. Mistry.
Bl.. Chau Siu-ki and Mr. Chan Sau sin were proposed by Mr. Wong Kwong-ting and seconded by Mr. B. W, Tape.
Mr. S. W. THU was proposed by Mr. J. M. Wong and seconded by Mr. Kwok Sin-lam
Mr. Fung Pingsan and Mr. Len Yan- chin were proposed by Mr. J. M. Woug and seconded by Mr. Chau, Sui-ki.
The Chairman: Gentlemen, there being nu more proposals I shall be very much obliged if those gentlemen whose namen·· have been proposed for the Committee would stay behind as we must immediately appoint a sub-Committee.
„The members of the general public then withdrew.
The Chairman Now, gentlemen, I ahould be very pleased if some of you" would propose the names of some of "gentlemen to form the sub-Committee.
There are already six
Steps were being taken to obtain 1818, against many Bolshevist armed mer society, moved the following resolution:- you'would like to, either sit on the general already selected. I think we must have
formation with regard to openings for British trade in other territories. ・・・
It is understood that the mandate for territories pot directly under the Domin-
Hotheads have threatened to retaliations will be based upon complete 'inter- by withdrawing the pumperi employed in nations! equality in those territories, public services.
NAVAL, MEN PUMPING FLOODED
MINES.
Naval men have begun pumping in the Yorkshire pits. They have not been inter. fered with.
-SEX DISQUALIFICATION.
BILL IN THE LORDS TO REMOVE IT.
LONDON, July 23rd. In the House of Lords, the Government STRIKE SPREADING IN DERBY Bill ren oving the sex disqualification of in the professions, and in judicial and other appointments pre- In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonarvionsly barred to them, except in the Civil
SHIRE.
LONDON, July 23rd:
Law stated that six Yorkshire mines have become floaded and seventeen are en dangered. One hundred and fifty-eight naval men have been employed without interforence,
women
Hervice, was introduced, and paved its recond reading
The debate indicated that many peri, desire all peeresscs in their own right to sit in the House of Lords.
chantren, destroyers, and submarines.
The operations will be concluded and the personnel withdrawn before the winter.
LATEST CABLES.
In response to the invitation a num- ber of naines were proposed.
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Mr. J. P. Brega was proposed by Mr. G. W.. Gegg and seconded by Mr. E. J. Noronha
.
The Hoo. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.Ç., was proposed by Mr. W. Humphreys and seconded by Mr. H. A. Cartwright."
Mr. Alabaster: Sir, I beg to propose that six more names be added to those
some limit to a sub-Committee and I think twelve will be sufficient. ..
Mr. M. K.. Lo seconded this." Mr. Humphreys: May I ask how many Chinese are on the sub-Committee 7
The Chairman: At present we have three Chinese and three Europeans
Mr. Humphreys: 1 think it should be divided between the Chinese and Euro- peans
Mr. Elbred Taylor, president of the
"That this meeting, of negroes and sympathisers, held in London to-day, pro tests against the manifestations of race hatred and antagonism which have lately broken" out in London, Liverpool, and ill-treatment, Cardiff, resulting in the punishment, and death of negroes in those places, and calls the attention of the au- thorities to the
and SALE THE SILVER MARKET. „
adequate protection should
shouldcsts that be granted us aa British subjecta, especially as we are SINGAPORE, July 25th. informed that agents-provocateurs are at Meast. Samuel Montagu's report the bottom of this movement. This meet
ing also protests against the preference states: The market is firm, chiefly owing shown to foreign seamen over negro sea to the shortage of silver stocks in England men who have served the Empire in time and to the difficulty in replenishing the of need." abortage owing to the demand for prompf The speaker said they were there as
to China
Consequent Britons under the Union Jack, and they object f remittances after July 1st silver for two delivery is at a discount, compared with demanded protection. that for cash delivery.
SINGAPORE, July 28th Mr R. E. M. Hereales, general seeroposed to be, from the community; not draft an address of welcome, as H.E. the Bilver is quoted at 5sjd. buyers; and tary of the society, in seconding the re from the officials, and Mr. Pollock is now Governor would be coming shortly by way 54d, sellers. The market is steady, which touched the honour of Great Bri- on the official tide. We would be pleased BINGAPORE, July 8ttain Rocent, happenings in Wales, be to have him here, and if he were not set “The "silver" market is steady.
EARLIER CABLES LONDON, July 27th. Silver in quoted at a5 1-16d, buyers, and 54fd sellers. The marker is steady,
solution, said that this was a matter
said, were inconsistent with the honour of this great country. England could count on a more loyal people in the event of fature wars than the coloured people. To talk about immorality he characterised, as “1, absolute rubbish.'
The Chairman: Mr. Pollock is an the official side now; otherwise he would have been sitting with us.
Mr. Humphreys: Does Mr. Pollock
"
The Chairman: This address is sup-
ing as Attorney-General he would be here. "Mr. Humphreyas Ar an old champion of Constitutional Reform I think he ought
to be on the Committes. (Applause).
The full sub-Committee eventually sp- pointed was as follows:-The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, the Hon. Mr. B. H. Dod- well, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr- J. Scott Harston, Mr. C.-H. P. Hay, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu pak, the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. 8. W. To, Mr. M. K. Lo, and Mr. Chan Bui-ki
The Chairman stated that they would have to get busy as early as possible and
of Suez His Excellency was expected, to
leave England on July 7th, but so far no
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eablegram had been received that be bad left.
The Hon. Mr. Pollock proposed that this was agreed to, Mr. Gedge should act as convener and
The meeting then terminated.
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