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CABLES.
LATEST OABLES. (THROUGH HAUTER'S AGENCY.]
IRISH FINANCE.
UNDER NEW HOME RULE BILL.
LONDON, March 28th.
IN
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
LATEST CABLES, THE UNREST GERMANY
HEAVY NIGHTING NEAR DUTCH FRONTIER.
AMSTERDAM, March 28th.-
Heavy fighting is taking place between German Communists and Government troops near the frontier. The authorities A Treasury statement, outlining the are immediately sending troops to the financial provisions of the now Home Bufe eastern district and chilling up three levies Bill, shows that after deducting the Irish as a precautionary measure, as it is anti- contribution of £18,000,000 for Imperial cipated that the Reds may cross the expenditure the revenue of the Irish Par-frontier to procure foodstufa liaments will amount to £8,300,000 and the -expenditure to £15,950,000.
RAID ON POLICE HUT. Armed raidera attacked a police hut at Gortatien, Kerry, in the night, using paratin bombs and rifles. Six policemen offered resistance to the raiders for two hours and did not surrender until the hut was set on fire, and three of them were wounded. The attackers then rushed in. and then made off with the ammunition.
اليبه
"CANADA'S " NAVY. V
MINISTER'S EXPLANATION.
OTTAWA, March 28th. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ballan- tyne, the Minister of Naval Affairs, has announced that Canada accepta Great Britain's offer of one light-cruiser and two destroyers, and will continue the Canadian Navy on a pre-war basis, but the adoption of a permanent naval policy has been deferred until after the Imperial Conference.
DENIKIN'S FINAL STAND.
ON THE HILLS, OF NOVOROSSISK.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 94th. Deaiken is preparing for a final stand on the hills of Novorossisk which women and children are evacuating.
TWO AMERICANS CAPTURED BY BOLSHEVIKS IN SIBERIA.
WASHINGTON, March seth The State Department has instructed Mr. Davis, the United States Ambassader to Great Britain, to inquire as regards two Americans, Dr. Stickney and Mr H. Raynolds, employed by a British concern who it is reported, have been captured by Bolabeviks. The American Agents in Biberia have been asked to investigate also
FRENCH SPEED RECORD, MOTOR-BOAT'S PERFORMANCE. PARIS, March 23rd,
It is reported that the newspapers are adversely commenting on the fact that a German minesweeper has been cruising in One journal points out that it was no the Zuiderzee for three days unchallenged wander if the Allies suspected the Dutch of favouring the efforts of the German. Marine to kidnap the Crown Prince from Wieringen.
DOUBTS IN FRANCE OF GERMAN INTENTIONS.
have been discovered throughout Germany, whereas under thetace Treaty Ger many should not be more than 204 3-in. guns and no seroplanes are allowed. information in the possession of the These discoveries, coupled with other Freneb suthorities has aroused scepticism sa to Germany'a intentions in French circles where it is pointed out that Ger- many baa hitherto failed to take any steps to reduce the army to 200,000 within the time limit, which expires within & fort night, while little has been done towards the fulfilment of thirty-six other clauses of the Treaty, the time limit for which has already expired French circles be theve that Germany's object is to gain time hoping eventually, wholly or partially, tố evide the obligations.
STRANGE DOINGS AT KIEL
BERLIN, March 25th. The Chancellary denies the 'report that A warrant has been issued for General Ludendorff's arrests.
RINGLEADERS TO BE TRIED.
Baan, March 24th - It is officially stated that, General, von) Luttrite and Admiral von Trotha have been arrested, and that Dr. von Kapp and other ringleaders have disappeared.||| Arrest warrants have been issued. Their property is provisionally being seized there trial is to begin in their absence,
CONFLICTING STATEMENTS ON GERMAN SITUATION.
LONDON, March 24th.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31ST. 1920.
HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE
ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING,
funds. The cost of building and the up- THE UNIVERSITY DRAMATIC koop would be very high, and I hardly think the use which would be made of it would warrant the expenditure at present.
The annual general meeting of the You all received, in October last, a circu-i Hongkong Automobile Association was iar explaining the benefits of our affilia held yesterday evening at the offices of tion to the Royal Automobile Club. Any Menara Jardine, Matheson & Co. Commember of this Association who is return mander Beckwith (Unairman) presided thg to England can, on presenting a card and there were also present tum-ion,, Mr. | og turroduction, obtain without charge the graphing to-day says that the Trade ara Umoking, A. Crapnell, tao ... for a period of 3 mongas, woich Reuter's correspondent in Berlin, teler. b. Holyoak, Dr. & M. Marston, advantages or donorary Associateamp of
manifesto recommending the workers" Unionists and Socialists have issued & u. H. Wulon, U. Lauritsen (Committee) can be "extended to the end of the year atheins throughout Germany to resume was a fair attendance or members.
and Woberta (Secretary). There when current on payment of a tee of 10/6. work, owing to the Government's pledge
Honorary Associateship carries with it the
abolish martial law, and not to attack to withdraw the troops from Berlin, to
use of special quarters in the RA... Club Hours in Pall Mall, the full facilities of armed workmen particularly in the Ruhr
and other benetita. I wish again to record the Touring Bureau, free legal defence region.
our thanks to Mr. E. AM. Williams for kindly auditing the accounts without fee. I now propose that The Report of the Committee and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1919, be and are hereby adopted (Applause.)
DEATH-TRAP BETWEEN SHAUKIWAN AND CAUSEWAY BAY.
Meanwhile, Reuter's correspondent in Paris, telegraphing on March 24th, says that German officers representing the Ebert Government arrived and interview ed A. Millerand, asking for permission to send Government troops to the neutral
zone to restare order,
A SIGNIFICANT REQUEST. .. PARIS, March 24th.
A German Military Mission has arrived to request the Allies to authorise the Ger- man Government to despatch 100,000 troops or police to the Rohr district51)
A semioticial announcement in this con- despatch of troops is unnecessary since Bection expresses the opinion that the
the Workmen's Councils. Moreover, it is normal condition are being restored under most likely to revive the conflict than otherwise.
*GOVERNMENT'S ROADA PROGRAMME.
your permission 1 propose to take the The CHALEMAN said:-Gentlemen, with accounts as read, do not think there is anything in them calling for comment, except, pernapa, the fact that we are in sound unancand. position, having a credit balance of $1,797.48. The membership of to association has during the year in creased by 81 and now stanus at 201." Con- |
matter of roads, and during the last few aiderable progress has been made in the
BOCIETY.
RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF
MISS MARIE TEMPEST
Musical Society took the opportunity The Hongkong Univeraity Dramatio nor
afforded to them by the visit of Miss strate to the popular English actress their Mario Tempest to the Colony to demon- interest in dramatic art Through the they were able to give various items of a kindness of Professor and Mrs. Jordan, rather unique programme, especially arranged for the occasion, at the residence. of the Pro-Vipe-Chancellor.
The chief idea of those who arranged the entertainment, evidently had been to Present variety (as well as music) repre sentative of different parts of the Far East. There was a Mandarin song, one in Cantonese, while one of the students from Siam Bang in his native language. Of course, Miss Tempest will, probably, find it dificult to recognise any of the words again, but she was evidently inter ested in the different types of singing. There was also an instrumental quintetta in which various Chinese instruments were
Miss Marie Tempest very kindly res
The last item of the programme was small play in which three Chinese girls Ng from St. Stephen's Girls' School the Miss E. and M. Le and Miss S, H. tock part. It was rendered in English which was perfect, and bore excellent testimony to the care of the teachers in their school.
PARIS, March 29th. It is reported that 3,500 field guns have been found by the Allied Commission in the vicinity of berlin. Altogether twelve decided to give the permission, coupled It is reliably understood that the Allies thousand aeroplanes, with 8,000 intact, with necessary guarantees for the subee months the main road "from Lai-chi-kok. The Hon. Mr. P. H. HOLYQAX, in second. Used and which sounded very, melodious
quent withdrawal of German troops. to Castle reak has been opened to tratticing, a that he only arrived in tae ponded to the repeated requests of the ficting information may be that the situa Shaukiwan. The best thanks of motorists several trips round tus new road and ne As if to emphasize the international The possible explanation of this con- well as the road from sepulse Bay to copy a few days ago and had muur, students and sang charmingly two songs. tion in Barlin has changed since the des are due to the Government for providing confessed saat he was astonisaed at the character of art, she sang one in French the Ebert Government to revoke a poliar round the stand, I would urge upon the in road construction, but also in the num- say, she was loudly applauded. patch of the Germans to Paris, causing these roads. With regard to the road progress when nad been made, not only and the other in English. Needless to involving the sending of troops to the Government to take immediate steps to ber or motor-cars walca were not in the Huhr region.
improve the road from Shaukawan to Colony. The wisdom of torming seat Asso- It is noteworthy, in this connection,Causeway Bay. that France is very anxious that order mile run is the weak link in the chain, but it had been amply justined. He sincere This portion of the 94 ciation was he thought, not only proved, should speedily be restored in the Ruhr and is in parts a veritable death trap, ly thought that the Fublic Works Depart district, as the continuation of ber indus particularly at Taikoo. I understand that rucnt, which, of course, meant the Lirector tries largely depends on the coal she is the Government's programmer of road work at gubite Works, his deputy, and staff, receiving from that region.
for the present year is quite extensive, who carried out the work, deserved to be The road from Morrison Hill Gap Road congratulated. Another thing that had Mention should be made of the topical to Bowen Epad is now practically complet struck him most forcibly was the exces song of which the words were written by ef, and the continuation of it to Wanchai sively dangerous situations which existed Mr. Harry H. Sling who ver easily per Fap will probably be completed by the end between banakiwan and Causeway Bay. suaded the audience to join in the catch- of September. A new road is to be made Always, in the old days with few cars on verses, in which the author refers to Misk |ing-refrain of the chorus. One of the from Wanchai Uap to Magazine Gap, the the road, a dangerous corner, to-day Tempest's visit, is given below: centre line of which has already been laid waa-and it would be so considered in any
She has come here to-day mad from Bowen Road to Repulse Bay could not too strongly urge upon Govern- out, and the trace has been out of a new civilized town—a death trap, and they
Our Varsity to grace: Homage to her we pay, the construction of a road from Tytam of the road should be undertaken, even, Road. It is also proposed to commencement that the improvement of that section But nothing that we say Gap to the Sheds and d'Aguilar. In perhaps, &t the cost of other works which
Can show our happiness That, at our own behest, April last we were called upon by the might seem necessary. He also wished She would listen to this. views on gradients, which we did with it was engaging upon the extension pro Director of Public Works to express our to urge upon the Government, that while
Altho some notes we miss." As an actus! tact, Mr. Sling did miss much pleasure. It is particularly gratify gramme of the Wanchai Gap Road, that some of the notes, so that there was excuse- ing when we find that Government Depart it should also consider the extension of for the roar of laughter which came from the undergraduates when he finished the ments are ready to seek the opinion of that road right up to Repulse Bay. those interested, and we trust that the would only be a small section of the road, last line-laughter in which F.E. the Procedent thus formed will be followed on and although it had not been undertaken Governor and Miss Tempest joined many future occasions. We are indebted in the past it must be included in any heartily. to the Director of Public Works for his other programme to be considered. He At the close of the proceedings, Pro- courtesy in supplying information asked knew, it might be contended and perhaps for at various times, and also appreciate it might be impressed that such expendi the attention given by him to complaints ture would only benefit one class of the which we have made.
community. He was, however, more firmly convinced than ever that the exterision THE CHAUTIEUX PROHLAM of roads in the Colcay and in the New Your Committee feel very strongly that Territory was not only a perfectly sound the wages at present being paid to chauf investment of the public money, but that it feirs are much too high, and have en was going to bring money to the Colony. deavoured, without success up to the pre-Applause.He had travelled during then presented a long scroll fall of Thi sent to get them reduced. The real the past few months with a number of nese characters which proceeded to 1, Scatwell o trouble would appear to be the shortage American tourists who were touring some read, but fortunately with tracitly
The meeting of the National Assembly, axed for March soth, has been indefinitely postponed until the situation clears.
A message from Biel states that the
naval units have deposed all their officers, The appointments were tiled tip with deck including the new chief of the station. hands who are members of the Republican Officers League and are accepting orders from the Civil Governor."
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REDS HAVE UPPER HAND.
LONDON, March 25th. The Berlin Government has negotiated a twenty-four hour armistice with the Heds in the Ruhr region, and it is renew- able daily,
A Havas message says:—;.. The speed record was yesterday semi. -officially beaten by a motor-boat, of French make and fitted with a 45 h.p. advancing steadily, their guns being audi The Reds were previous to the armistice motor. It was timed over a course of 300 ble in Holland The Government troops yards on the Seine near Paris. The poweregging entrenchments. aftalard was about 75
lea per hour.
FRENCH DEPUTY'S PAY. 1,000 FRANCE A MONTH MORE.
PARIS, March 23rd...
A Havne message says:-: The French Chamber, yesterday, voted by 374 against 139, the Bill allocating the depaties 1,000 francs a month, in addi tion to 15,000 francs a year as indemnity (for high cost of living). PRESIDENT WILSON'S NOTE EXPLAINS VIEWS REGARDING TURKEY
"THE NEW CABINET.
It is reported that the new Cabinet form ed is composed entirely of Social Demo- erats of the Centre party, including Herr Bauer, as Chancellor, Herr Cuno, ex- Director of the Hamburg-Amerika Line, ae Finance Minister, and Herr Muller, the Socialist, as Foreign Minister.
GOTHA ISOLATED."
of March 22nd states that all communica A semi-official statement from Coburg tion with Gothis has been cut off.
The Reichswehr losses in the recent fight ing at Gotha were 10 killed and 34 wound- ed; the Revolutionary casualties were over a thousand,
ALLIES WATCHING GERMANY. PARIB, March 23rd.
LONDON, March 3th." A telegram from Washington states that t is understood that while President Wil-
A Havas message says: Ba's Note with reference to Turkey, which sadors in Paris, yesterday afternoon, The Conference of the Allied. Ambas bis "despatching shortly, favours the under the presidency of M. Millerand, pulsion of the Turks from Constantino considered the report of the military ex- ph it also suggests that the question should perts on the situation in Germany, be edt open unti) Rumia is able to cipte in the discussions. Armenia should parti- be in all the possible territory with an
EARLIER CABLES.
RAILWAY STRIKE IN SPAIN NO DISTURBANCES YET.
MADRID, March 24th. A general railway strike has began throughout Spain. So far there have béen no disturbances.
RACING AT HOME
LONDON, March 24th as follows:- The result of the Lincolnshire Handicap
Farions-rad Scatwell Monteith
was
3
Twenty-nine run Won by three lengths, half a length separating second
Betting:-Furious 33 to 1, Monteith 9 to 1.
and third
OBITUARY.
*MRS. HUMPHRY WARD.
LONDON, March 24th.
MANU-
It
fessor Jordan introduced Mr. Mustapa bin Usman to Miss Tempest and the audi ence and as Mr. Mustapa is the President of the University Dramatic and Musical Society, he had the honour of reading the address which the Committee and members This address was very neatly bound in of the Society presented to Miss Tempest, leather with a suitable inscription on the cover. Two other members of the Society
the
of chauffeurs, and this can only be over of the best roads in America and seeing provided Miss Tempest come by training additonal men. A some of the finest scenery the United States This very remarkable piece of work was school for motorists was considered by the could show They had informed him that done by Dr. Pearce, the Warden of Morri- Y.M.C.A., but ap to the present nothing they were impresadd with the Colony, and son Hall. In it reference was made in the has been done, the difficulty being the pro said it was the best they had ever seen most subtle manner to the dramatic art vision of vehistes for demonstration pur. They had also Raked him Why don't you of China and also to the personal triumpha The death is announced of Mrs. Humect of chauffeurs, I want to mention a scenery like this in America and roads like When Miss Tempest replied she received
poses and for driving While on the sub-Edvertise a Colony like this! If we had of Miss Tempest...
one of the first seven women, magistrates Gederal Mecuing, namely Character them that owing to the existing chortage that she was only speaking the truth when phry Ward, the well-known novelist and matter, which was referred to at the last these, traffic will be doubled." He told a great ovation, and it was quite obvious SHANGHAL COTTON
Books These are being sadly neglected, of Hotel accommodation it was not advis- she said that she had been greatly touched | and unless, employers, will see to it that able to advertise the beauties of Hong. by the warmth of her reception. Show FACTURING CO.
andorsed the Character Booka are retained in their, Kong.-(Laughter.) He.
the spoke in most feeling terms of the beauty pokeession and proper entries made there Chairman's suggestion that they should of the Colony, and said that her surprise IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT. in the whole scheme is useless. The in have more trained chauffeurs in the the Dramatic and Musical Society had great ability shown by the members of He was struck, not only in Eng STRONG BRITISH SYNDICATE
is that the Castlezer Books are to be hand land, but in America, by the fact that in surprise at seeing the glorious scenery of FORMED.
ed to and kept by the employers, but 1 all the principal towns the Y.M.C.A. had Hongkong. funderstand that this is rarely done, and training schools, not only for driving, bat Yesterday's developments with reference that most of the books are stowed away by for mechanical instruction in engineering, Chancellor for his presence, which was Dr Jordan thanked his Excellency the to the Shanghai Cotton Manufacturing the chauffeurs in their motor cars, resulting in the chauffeurs being well train greatly appreciated by the members of the Co., Ltd., saya the VC. Daily News of Another point is with regard to chauffeurs ed. He thought they should have a similar Society, and Miss Tempest, in her all tow outh to the ge
March 28th, were of the greatest import licences, and I am informed that there are school in the Colony, and, if necessary few remarks, paid a graceful tribute to ance and interest. Govedment of a paramount, interest in
Note opposes the possession by any PURELY SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT the Company, following upon the judge to keep proper control on the chaufides, for a Castle Peak rest-bouse had to art. At the close of the proceedings, hearty. It will be remembered that the agents of that they have a licence at all I sorry that for some reason or other, the those who wish to develop the dramatic owners who employ drivers without having make a great towards its upkeep. He was his Excellency for so kindly encouraging TO BE FORMED.
ment in H.M. Supreme Court issued a notice calling an extraordinary general fears, owners must inspect the man's be abandoned. He hoped that in the not cheers were given for Miss Tempest. Losnos, March 24th While the Spartaciste in Westphalia are
meeting to consider a resolution that the licence before engaging him, and should at distant future it would be possible to British accupation (sic). The Mohan Government has come to terms with the appointed, liquidators. The effect of the NEW NUMBER FLATES.
increasing their successes, the Ebert N...
be wound up, and that Messrs. the same time obtain the Character Book obtain a site on that magnificent stretch of Common and RES.: Wilkinson be from him, then player medan orld would resent the expulsion Parties on the Left, at a cost of further carrying of this resolution would be, New number plates will shortly be sup. they could have a tifin and obtain a cool INTERESTING DECISION AT THE
road. The rest-house would be practically at the turn of the road, and a place where sweeping concessions, for a purely Socialist roughly that the business would be for plied by the Police authorities for all drick on a bot day. If it were necessary Government to be formed, to re-establish pale order and hold an election, while the strong ayndicate had been formed, the and will be according to the regulations last.(Applause He could testify to the Reichswehr will be replaced by the Work
motor cars and motor cycles at a reason- to obtain another site be was prepared to Testerday a new
news was to the effect that able pst. These plates will be embossed, stand by the offer he made in January men's Guards.
intention being to buy up the Company laid down. Orders for these can be sent benefit of having affiliated with the Royal | It transired to-day that the Premier's negotiate with the workmen there.
Dr. Bauer goes to the Ruhr region to and retain it as a British concern. This,
to the rolice at once. The latter "Automobile Club, London: When he was At the Magistracy, yesterday afternoon. according to the new Order in Council, contained section, which was omitted,
the Reds claim to hold the line from would necessitate the resignation these part of the number is no longer of there be obtained all the assistance be stating the the Premier was ready to ing to cut off the Government troops from Company. receive the cecutive of the Federation Wesel MATARAMA
plates. As you will remember, this letter America He also thought it would be a concluded of a case in which a Chinese Consequently the leaders are conferring
The financial backing of the syndicate
acking of the syndicate was to be taken by the Police as an in good thing to associate themselves with living at No. 1 Mercer Street, was with the Gortiment and negotiations are
is considerable, and it may work in one timation that the owner wished an occ most wonderful organization, whose cenone tael of prepared opium, "168 opium the Automobile Association of England, a charged with the unlawful possession of proceeding.
of two ways. For instance, between now son report to be made to him of the cartres extended further than that of the Au labels, and 50 rounds of revolver aminum- and the date of the extraordinary meeting being to the road, and this it was thought tomobile Club. It was organized on the tione it may be able to purchase sufficient shares would stop chauffeurs using their em
The contraband was found under the
the diplopment of any part of Turkish
It is believed that this refers
to
Tian occupation of Adalia. Fur
thermite, the Note does not support the
of the arks from Constantinople.
ABITISH MINERS.
NEGOTITIONS NOT BROKEN OFF:
LONDON, March 25th.
L
POSSESSION OF OPIUM.
MAGISTRACY.
GUILTY KNOWLEDGE MUST BE PROVED.
・・letter to ty" minera," cabled last night Dozsten to Halten, and are thus threaten. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha as managers of the value and will not appear on the new needed and the same thing applied to before Mr. N.L. Smith, the hearing was
GERMANS FIGHTING BELGIAN TROOPS.
PARIS, March 24th
PREMIER MODIFIED OFFER A télegram from Mayence says that in the market to obtain a majority and plogers' cars without authority. Numer. Most perfect system and there were MA Lloyd Costing with the
VALDAIA LATER. A fighting has begun at Duisburg between aus prevent the Company being wound ous cades of this offence were. found by the scouts to assist tourista in every way, H. mattress of the defendant's bed,
Gooremade a slightly modised occupation.
offer, based on percentage principle
RLIER CABLES.
it had schievod, in the small space of its Leo d'Almada) appeared for the delence, congratulated the Association upon what Mr. F. C. mkin, (instructed by Mr. ship would have to follow. If this course by the employer on the report being, rezistenes, Motoring in the Colony had and denied possession or knowledge of the and guaranteeing minimum increase of NEGOTIATING WITH WESTPHALIA itself unable to purchase a sufficient num to discontinue the check.⠀⠀
is not followed, or the syndicate finds ocived, and it has, therefore, been decided come to stay and, for the safety of the presence of this contraband in his room. 16. 66, a day, insty of the flat-rate prin ciple, Subsequent the Miners Confer-
BERLIN, March 24th.ber of share it might start operations
public as well as for the progress of the The defendant was absent from his room ence discussed the
Dr. Baner has telegraphed to the Com. after the winding up and enter the market
PRICE OF MOTOR SPIRIZ. brand adjourned. munist Committee at Hagen, Westphalia, as purchaser of the business. In any
Colony, it should be recognised that it was all night previous to the day of the raid Doring the year the price of "Shell" not only, as it was sometimes called, a and it was possible that the contrabant war if the Soviet Government is definitely promising to cease the movement of troops event the situation is full of interest, and motor spirit has been reduced by 90 cents rich man's privilege but it was, also, a put under the mattress during his absence
will ANOTHER STELE EXPECTED.
be watched closely. per a gallon drum and it is hoped that commercial Basel. In a hundred ways it Counsel said he was not saying tha ties reinstated. The workers must lay gauged by the present value of Shanghai neapture Arzangements have been to the Colony and be was more perfectly with the defence store lay tistated and the constitutional authori. The strength of the syndicate may be farder reduction will be made in the was going to bring commerce and money things in an attempt to prove his client Jet down their arms and reaume work, other Cotton shares While the capital of the i MAGU ISTEKÖwloon, members to obtain the devoted" to the wisdom of-rond-building secution to prove not only that the con
innocence, because they ons of proof Low, March 24th. Government of the refeon of the latter's Holland
The Miners Fodera has advised the obtain food from the Entente os from are at present standing at nine trees that cable members, from the Tai-kok-tani (Applause)
wise the Government will be unable to Company is Tu 2,000,000, its la 50 chards motor spirit, the special price appli- the Colony than ever he was before. offer, and has offered re-open negotia
ggja value, giving & present value to the Com installation of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. After some discussion, which was pri tions with the Cabinet.
Mr. Lloyd George reph that the Gov- BERLIN, March 23rd. December settlement and to-day whereas
pany of Tla, 18,000,000 The shares have E not visibly charged in price between the ELUD AQUSE BUGGESTION ernment has no further manication to The Communists in the western indus it is a noteworthy fact that almost all raised the question of & rest or club housa At the last General Meeting, a member The
The following Committee was elected trial regions are extending their opera other cotton shares have shown an appre ing's ballot among
sarang tions towards the Dutch frontier with ciable increase it is suggested that this at Castle Peak, and this matter received
PRESIDENT: The Hon Mr, P. tion. A strike on all the the ques the object of securing foodstuffs, which are is due to the new Order in Comes the earnest consideration of your Commit
pal-fields is very scarce, in return for coal calling expected. The result of the fut be known before Eastert will no
the The Dutch authorities refuse to recogent
British manage toe, The Hon. Mr. FH. Holyoak very VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. G. The Miners Federation h
nise the Communich B
British companies, which generongly offered to present to the Ass HON, SECRETARY Mr. G. Minken. natural Berlin remains que except for scuffles tain lactor into the Company's future, culties arose owing to the Government hav Messra Ball Irving, T. HG.
introduced a somewhat uncer ciation a site which was elected, but diff. Come de Commander
is food shortage. The railways are in the working-class quarters, where
At present values, therefore, it is quite ing made other arrangements with re- 3. L. Crockett, ng to-morrow.
likely that the sum of Tls, 18,000,000 does gard to that particular piece of land. I Lambert, C. Laurian, not actually represent the prices, which in do not think that the provision of such a T. P/Lindsay Woods, other circumstances the shares would & Club House is an urgent matter and
the Executive rejection of
Govern
ment offer to increase the dailyages by 139, for men and ød, for boys, OE
tively a 20 per cent, anere wages on the Sankey, pre-war re
FOOD SHORTAGE SPREADING
The Government has
The Executive has been instamoval of all react
for
vate
the motion was carri
THE COMMITTEE
Holyoak
manimously
traband was under his bed mattress but The first step to take towards also to prove that he knew it there charge of possessio prove the guilty knowled Fant.After that proved one could go un to
thousand knowledge couldn Harston then the prosecution His Worship Bar Brayfield, of the presenc Beckwith, believe that the
0. Do the mattress on dson, Dr. on the other hand: the Hon Mrhand rund