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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 0zx, 1921.
FAMINE IN RUSSIA: PEASANTS FLEEING TO MOSCOW.
IMPERIAL CONFERENCE : INTERESTING RECORD OF WORK.
MYSTERY SHIP CASE:
WARRANTS FOR ARREST OF CREW.
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EXODUS TO MOSCOW.
ALARMING CONDITIONS IN
RUSSIA,
LONDON. August 4th.
A Copenhagen telegram states that the Bituation in Eassia is alarmingly grow ing more acute daily. Throughout the deserted areas whole villages are on fire. It is estimated that already ten millions are starving, and refugees are streaming into Moscow which town is surrounded by troops with a view to preventing the entry of refugees.
HORRORS OF FAMINE.
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IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. CONSTITUTION OF THE EXPIRE.
L'orpos, August 4th.
Reuter learns that "the discussions of the Imperial Conference, which concludes to-morrow, when the report will be finally adopted, covered a considerably wider) range than indicated in the meagre offi- cial account.
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THE KAISER IN EXILE. THREAT TO RETURN TO GERMANY.
LONDON, August 5th. In the course of a newly-published book in Berlin, entitled "Hohenzollern "Herr Hetning, an official of the Prussian Finance Ministry shows that, since the Armistice Prussia has advanced sixty. faine million marks to the ex-Kaiser on the security of his property in Germany, Herr Heining refers to Wilhelm's im- patienes at the long delays in the irgolia tions, and quotes a communication from the exiled monarch, in August 1919, com plaining that he was no longer able to trespass on Count Bentinck's hospitality and "must have money to buy one house, otherwise he would return to Ger
many. The threat was sufficient for money to be forthcoming immediately.
CHARGE OF » LIQUOR" SMUGGLING. WARRANTS FOR ARREST OF
SHIP'S OFFICERS.
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NAPLES, August 5th.
FIRE ON JAPANESE SHIP. The funeral of Caruso way the most impressive seen in Naples for years.
LONDON, August 4th. Lloyd's agent at Perim states that there Enormous crowds witnessed the procesira Morus in the cargo part of the Ara on the Japanese steamer sion from the Church to the burial place. ship. The vessel is presumably proceed The coffin was composed of a crystal ing to Aden. casket enclosed in wond, and the hearse was drawn by six horses and was covered with wreaths, including one from Queen Mary of England and another from the City of New York.
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DAVIS CUP. ANDERSON'S SENSATIONAL
DRIVING,
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PITTSBURGH, August 4th. Anderson (Australasia) beat Woosaam (Great Britain) by 4/6, 8/9. 8/4, 6/4 Anderson's driving was CABLES.
& sensational feature of the game.
THE LOWE-HAWKES MATCH. PITTSBURGH, August 5th. The Lowe-Hawkes match was dull. Both players remained at the back of the court, and the contest became a text. of ability of placing long shots, his inability to take Lowe's volleys
Hawkes lost the first two sets. through
All the shops were closed. An acro plane flew over the procession.
EARLIER QUESTION ABOUT HIS WILL.
NAPLES, August 4th. Caruso's body, embalmed and lying in a chapelia ardente, is being visited by crowds Hundreds of wreaths and tele) grams of condolence have been received from all over the world. The King has authorised the funeral service to be held in the church belonging to the Crown.
It is stated that Caruso, in 1919, made will, in favour of his wife, brothers, and his natural children. His widow has had official seals placed upon his personal effects on behalf of his legitimate daughter, Gloria,
One of the most important debates centred upon the, constitution of the Empire, concerning which it is believed that the Conference adopted a policy of
New Youx, August 5th.. kissez faire, contenting itself with de claring against the suggestion of a
Warrants have been issued for thea special conference to discuss the matter, arrest of the officers and crew of the but affirming the right of the Dominions to nominate Cabinet Ministers to repre- schooner. Heary E. Marshall (ying the LONDON, August 5th. seat the respective countries in future British flag), which was recently seized on The lack of means of communication pasultation, with the British Prime
Minister. Sad transport in Bussin provent
charge of liquor running outside the In the domain of foreign affairs, the three-mile limit accurate estimation of the present situa question of the distribution among thATTITUDE OF DEPARTMENT OF tion. Nevertheless, the piecemeal reports receivable from Germany in respect of parts of the Empire of the indemnity
JUSTICE. emerging depict the blackest state of reparation has been settled. affairs, and speak of the appalling suffer the percentages allocated, but it is assert
WASHINGTON, August 5th nouncement has been made as regards
Officials of the Department of Justice ings. Whole towns and villages are comed that the United Kingdom receives are said to be angry over the seizure of Felled to feed on grass, leaves and offalpire's total, the remainder being allo- the schooner Henry L. Marshall, which something over four-fifths of the Em- The horror is accentuated by drought cated to the Dominions and Colonies in they consider was imurune in some districts and cholera. "Hordes Proportion to the sacrifices of each.
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of peasants are dying by the roadside,
Poland, Lithuania and Finland are facing the possibility of a famine in migration on a wholesale scale
wandering aimlessly,
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FOREIGN POLICY PROBLEM
No an-
The Herald says that the department has forbidden similar seizures, and also aummoned to Washington Mr. Hayward,
Douneed that similar seizures would coa the Federal District Attorney, who and
The Prime Ministers rendered yeoman service in the discussion of Britain's out notably in regard to Upper Silesis. A standing difficulties in the foreign field,
wide field was covered in a series of continue. fidential talks, the "outcome of which appears to have been a resolute decision to have fulfilled in their entirety the Pence Treaties signed between the Allies and their late enemies.
RETURN OF THE DOLLAR.
WASHINGTON, August 5th. Mr. Hoover announers that every
It is known, also, that President Hard- ing'a invitation to a disarmament con- dollar cxpended by the American comference was considerably debated, with a mittre for the relief of famine in Russia, coincident suggestion of a preliminary conference between the portions of the in the purchase of supplies for Russia, Empire interested and the United States will be spent in the United States
and Japan. The suggestion, however was eventually dropped, owing to lack RUSSIAN LECATION STATEMENT. of agreement.
LONDON, August 5th_
General Booth has received a message from Salvationist
representatives in Moscow, stating that they are in touch with n million of starving people in Russia and imploring assistancë.
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The defence of the Empire is said to have occupied most of the time of the Conference, being discussed from every standpoint, but the conversations were doubtless overshadowed by President Harding's proposal for disarmament
conference.
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NEW YORK OPERA HOUSE
• TRIBUTE. New You, August 4th. The exterior of the Metropolitan Opera House will be draped in mourning for Caruso for thirty days. Masses will be celebrated at several Memorial
churches.
SIX RELATIVES TO SHARE.
New York. August 4th
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hand.
THE LABOUR FIGHT IN KOBE.
FIGHTS WITH POLICE.
Konz July 20th. During the last day or two, strike have been seen in attendance at the pri cipal shrines, to intercede with the god it was announced. In consequence of t closures, the authorities posted an ord great numbers filling the temple: e to Union headquarters that mass gathe ing would be prohibited. Despite th order, however, this morning about 10.00 Kawasaki mon assembled at Ikut Temple, and at the same time men from the slitsal Bishi yards gathered at Nank Temple where the gates were held b the police. The strikers eventually dia persed without trouble after having don по more than dislocate traffic for som hours.
The Kawasaki men then marched from the Ikuta shrine to Hiogo, and en route endeavoured to demonstrate outside the office of the Kobo "Shimbun."
The police, however, intervened and diverted the course of the mob. There were some minor clashes in Motomachi,
Entering the Hiogo district, the strik ers headed for the dockyard, but the way was barred by police, motinted and ca foot.
A severe mêlée ensued. in the course of which the police were compelled backhatants on both sides were injured.. Two to us their swords. The men retaliated with sticks and clubs and several com- hundred arrests were made
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AN ENGLISH SUCCESS.
PITTSBURG, August 4th. In this first set Woosaam showed flashes of brilliance, after which he deteriorated driving befare Anderson's good and accurate The Englishman led by 3-0 in the fourth set. but subsequently was out Played
LATER. Gordon Lowe (Great Britain) best Hawkes (Australasia) 8/4, 6/4 and 8/1.
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The "Prefectual authorities have Dow issued an order prohibiting more than ten men gathering at any one time st the shrines. mawhile, 8,732 KAWA saki workmen reported for work this ber, and 2,059 went back to the Mitsui morning, deareuse on yesterday's num Bishi, yard, and a certain
amount of work was done at both yards. labour to a truculent mood
The activity of agitators has brought situation causes grave anxiety.-N.-O. bad tha Daily News.
men.
FURTHER RIOTING: TWO STRIKERS KILLES BY POLICE.
July 30th. Further rioting occurred this morning. CHINESE NEWS.
Several thousands of men from both dockyards marched to the Wada shrine [Asiatic New Agency.]
at an early hour. A cordon of police. barred the entrance, tod the strikers THE WIRELESS CONTROVERSY.
turned towards the Nanko temple where PELING, July 28th,
some fighting occurred. Eventually the With reference to the wireless.con masses moved in the direction of Okura The lawyer who drew up Caruso's willtroversy, the following despatch from yams, hended by some 300 Mitaui Bishi say that the bulk of the estate, the figures Communications settles the affair once for braving death."
the Foreign Office to the Ministry of resolutes including 50 Kesabitai, or The strikers of which are not given, will be divided all
encountered strong police opposition at between six relatives-namely, his wife,
Regarding the protests of the Japan-Kusunoki Dari and another serious mêlée daughter, two sons, brother, and stop to the construction of wireless stations swords. Two daredevils" were wound-
ese and the British Governments relating occurred, the police again using theig: {mother. The lawyer says that Caruso by the American Federal Wireless Comed, one mortally, it is reported. spent money like wildiro, and never. re-
pany, an official despatch has now been Prefectual order prohibiting processions The received from the fused to ald a distressed countryman. d'Affaires stating that, under instrac ignored by the strikers.
American
Charge and mass meeting at the shrines is being Caruso's income-tax in 1920 amounted to tions from the State Department, be re-
33,000.
quests the withdrawal of Mr. Charles
Men who are willing to resume work Crano's Note to the Chinese Governmenttion. Some politicians are endeavouring are being subjected to much intimida concerning the wireless affair, dated Feb-
to obtain intervention by the Central [ruary 7th, 1921. As the wireless con- tract was negotiated and aigned by the Government, but such intervention ap Ministry of Communications, the des pears improbable.. patch of the American Charge d'Affaires
UNNECESSARY SEVERITY OF POLICE. is herewith forwarded for your informa
Kos, July 31st. tion and action."
strikes yesterday
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*IRISH PROBLEM. FULL DAIL EIRANN SESSION.
LONDON, August 5th. 18 is officially announced îa Dublin
LONDON, August 4th. Is the House of Commons, replying to follows, questions, Mr. Churchill quoted, the Imperial Conference on the god 'the resolution adopted at
instant,
subject of air- ships The Conference, having are Churchill's committee on Loperial com- that a full session of the Dail Eirann fully considered the report of Mr. munications, is of the opinion that the has been called for August 18th. Sum- Proposals therein should be submitted to monses have been issued to all members, the Governments and Parliaments of the including the thirty-six imprisoned and different parts of the Empire. On the
understanding that the cost would be in interned. ference recommends that, pending such the region of £1.800 monthly, the Con- consideration, the existing material, so
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SPECIAL POLICE FOR THE "CONTO
FOREIGNERS.
be
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far as it can be used for the development MH CHAMBERLAIN'S REPLIES TO the nucleus of the future Chinese polics defence and especially condemning the
of Imperial "air communications, be
rolained."
QUESTIONS.
LONDON, August 4th.
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The Chief of the Prefectural Police temporized and promised to order an investigation into the affair.-Keuter,
Several hundred Shrine to pray for victory, but the polic again attempted-to-enter-the-Nanku-
TSINANIU, July 27th.
blocked the gate and ordered the crowd memorial to the Government requesting which the police unsheathed their sabrus
General Tion Chung-yu has sent &
to disperse. A scrimmage "ensued in that the second special Police headquar and wounded a number of strikers. ters for the control of foreigners.
In the afternoon six members of the listed in Tainanfu, the first remaining Prefectual As. mbly called on Mr. Saka. at Harbin. At the commencement, five moto, the Chief of the Prefectural Police, A Helsingfors message says that while But the views of the Conference 'seem
hundred special police officers and men and criticized the action of the police. the Soviet representatives declare that to have been in favour of the one-Power
will be trained by foreign and Chinese questioning the legality of their police experts, and this force will form shoathing their sabres except in self- standard for the Empire, the Dominions the stories of famine are exaggerated undertaking the defence of their respec
along the Teinan-Kishow Eailway after police for stabbing men in the back. they admit that the population in a tive territories.
the evacuation of the Japanese troops. On the question of Imperial commun number of districts is fleeing to other ications, the Conference is stated to have
is believed that, in spite of the opposi provincos in search of food, but they wireless communication and to have
expressed strong views in the matter of
In the House of Commons, Colonel tion of the Chinese and others experi. encer Japanese police officers will be em- instructors for mont regarding the Sinn Fein negotia the special police in conjunction with BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE. Moscow and other towns,
understood that an Australian delegate or that &contended vigorously for stations of suff-
tions before the recess, at least in regard foreign-trained Chinese officers,
PROSPECTS OF BEOPENING "GOOD, THE CUSTOME TAXİNY. geral mobilisation has been ordered. ciently high power to enable Australia
to the secret session.
Mr. Chamberlain declined, upon which to communicate direct with England, as
PEKING, July 28th In the mesawhile, sensational reports against the opposing view of
Colone Archer Shee asked whether the special Commission in charge of the ro- Banque
In addition to the establishment of a
It is stated that the assets of the
Industrielle stations of less power. The latter view
rebels were given a time-limit to reply to organization of China's foreign debts, sufficient to meet its liabilities, and that
de
Chins are contioné to be received of hordes of is believed to have gained the day, it
the proposals. refugees, chiefly from
Mr. Pan Fu, vico Minister in control of the only trouble hes in the inability to Govern- being decided that Great Britain should medta of. Samare
It was alleged that they were using the the Ministry of Finance, has ordered the realise at the moment certain assets that complete the stations in territory under Barato her control, while so far na might be started, enquiries, then orders, came from truce so consolidate their organisation. I discussion of questions in connection with object of the transactional settlement is formation of a special committes for the would meet immediate liabilities. The Being both westwards and eastwards necessary Australia, South Africa and every country, in Europe, esger to mir Mr. Chamberlain deprecated such a ques the reorganisation of the Chines Mari- to provide the bank with facilities to
stations within their borders, with New India, also, should erect the necessary British coal with inferior Belgian, Ger Zealand and Canada co-operating in the
COAL EXPORT TRADES,
deny that insurrection has broken out in fvealed some divergence of opinion. I EXTENSIVE ORDERS FOR GREAT Archer Shee pressed for a definite stato-played from Japan 15
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Beport declare that military cordons round Moscow are going poison gas to prevent fugitives from entering the city. Committee was overhauled, and the sug The work of the Imperial Shipping The Russian Legation denies that the gestion to continue the Committee under Red Army is invading Asia Minor, or dropped in the absence of unanimity.
royal charter was put forward, but was that General Brassiloff is negotiating with Turkey and other OrientalTM States. it declares that the Russian Government will in no way intervene in the Turco Greek war.
FIGHTING IN MOROCCO.
SPANISH TROOPS DEFEAT. REBELS.
BRITAIN.
LONDON, August 4th. The journal, The Compendium, anys: "The British coal export trade has re turned to normal channels, including French and Russian markets, with which nothing much is expected to be done this year. Immediately pits re-
man and American coal, with which they were already largely stocked."
in
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aid ories of Why?
tima Customs tariffs. Mr. Chamberlain replied:
Begarding the enable it to meet these liabilities. Fur- increase of the Chinese Maritime Custhermore, the more important branches "Because they are not conducive to atoms duties to an effective five per cent, of the Banque in the Far East are known peaceful solution." (Cheera)
the Legations have informed the Foreign to be in sound position. Each of them, "NO FRESH CRISIS."
Office that they have reported the request with a possible exception-nos Hong- of the Chinese Government to their Home kong is understood to have made good. LONDON, August 4th. Governments for instructions. It is re individual profta during the six months With reference to the report that the ported in Chinese official circles that immediately preceding suspension of Ulster Cabinet has refused to have any Japan is the frat Power to object strong payment. The suggestion was even made thing to do with the Government's offer, to the increase because, she says that the Far Eastern branches dould Mr... Valers authoritatively
Japancas merchants and traders 10 nounced that Sir James Craig has China, who am occupying the first posi-meet their own liabilities as a whole, but it sooms probable that any settle Mr. de Valera. The situation is substan. the major burden of the increased duties. tially unchanged, and ho fresh crisis has arisen.
[The Field-Marshal and "Sir Charles hitherto not received an invitation from tion in this country, will have to bear ment made will be made with the entira
at Beoly were swept overboard by heavy
Beas]
SILESIAN PROBLEM. MEETING OF THE SUPLEME COUNCIL
Sir James Craig presided at the North of Iraland Cabinet meeting at Belfast to- day.
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COWES BEGATTÁ. SIR HENRY WILSON WELL.
The question of the Empire news ser- Field-Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, up-
LONDON," Angust 4th. is understood to have contented itself none the worse for yeaterday's mishap. vices was discussed, and the Conference peared on the front at Cowes, to-day, with approving the resolution of the Ottawa, on the reduction of Press rates. 1920 Imperial Press Conference,
Among the minor subjecte, the Confer- once is believed to have adopted an is teresting resolution, with a view to obtaining a uniform system of ing patents, while a series of resolu-
grant tions dealing with settlement within the Empire
was adopted, the South African delegates dissenting from the scheme
LONDON, August 4th. proposed, in
In addition to Silesia, questions con- of the limited fold for MADsin, August 5th.
our in South Africa
cerning war-criminals; the continuance A communiqué states that Spanish
questions of the League of
of the sanctions against Germany, and Nations, troops have occupied Restinga, in Morocco, the status of Indians in the Dominions the Near East Sgure it the agenda of und driven on the enemy attacking debated at length, also, the subject of the Near East is authoritatively consid and the naturalisation of aliens were the Supreme Council. The situation in Bukelarach.
LONDON, August 5th. The enemy suffered heavy condominium in Now Hebrides. On the red in London to be the most difficult,
Lancashire had to abandon their match 10.
last named question it's understood that and has been complicated by the intransgainst the Australians owing to a heavy Soldiers who escaped from Zeinan Mr. Hughes submitted a proposal for igent attitude of the Angora Govern report that after the defeaders had sur-acquiring certain French-interests in the rendered their arms, in accordance with group, pad the Conference is stated to.
downpour of rain. an agreement, the rebels fired on them. have agreed to the enforcement of the The Commander at Zelusn, was amongst protocol signed early in the War. those killed.;
RUSSIAN TRADE AGREEMENT
NORWEGIANT GOVERNMENT'S
CONSENT.
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AL LLIED FINANCIAL
CONFERENCE.
TO BE HELD IN PARIS.
Pazte, August 4th.
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RAIN INTERVENES.
DIRECTORS' LIABILITY.
Banque...
Just how hopeful ia the situa tion can be gathered from a radio mes Aage sent out from the powerful wire- A decision of importance to company less station at Bordeaux on July 27th and directors and shareholders has been given published in La Courrier d'Haiphong in England by Mr. Justice Astbury, on July 29th, translated as follows:- Section 279 of the Companies (Consolida The recent general meeting of share proceedings against a director of a com- Chine in Paris gives rise to the hope tion) Act 1900, provider that if in any holders of the Banque Industrielle dé pany for breach of trust it appears to the that the Bangue will successfully over court that the director is, or may be, come the difficulties it is now facing liable for the breach, but has acted At the last meeting of the Chamber of honestly and reasonably, and "ought Depaties before the recess, the French lieve him from his liability on such terma French lodnence in the Far East by fairly
to be excused," the court may reGovernment was urged to safeguard as it may think proper. The liquidator securing the position of the Banque, and: in the winding up of a company asked to undertake all negotiations Decessary that a director who, with his follow to avoid final failuro. The Premier and directora, had, promoted another company M. Locher have made evory endeavour" and had lost in it funds of the first come to give effect: to that, wish which they paoy should be ordered to repay the
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BARDSLEY'S EIGHTH CENTURY. amount of the loss, on the ground that both are personally anxious to see con
the investment was ultra vires and was summated. It is believed that their LONDON, August 4th. mixfessance It was not contested that efforts are just about to succeed, but to At Liverpool, in dull weather before there had been a breach of trust, but the make any compromise possible it was A conference of the Allied Ministers, five thousand spectators, the Australians liquidator contended that there had been rat necesary that the shareholders LESS PAY, NOT LONGER HOURS.
of Finance and finsacial experts will carried their score to 317 for 5, when they ultes vires set to which action 270 should adopt the socounts for 1990 and be held at Paris simultaneously with the declared. Bardsley made 128, including ought not to be applied. The judge said agree to accept the principle of a trans meeting of the Supreme Council to settle two fives and thirteen fours, this being able, se all use of a company's money haring signified agreement to both at the that in his view the section was applio sctional settlement. The shareholders. Muzovens, August 4th.
numerous difficult questions left in sus his eighth century of the tour. Andrews that were ultra vires for the company were recent general meeting, there is now of the trade agreement prepared by the Pirie smelting works, the employés occupation. the determination of
Work is being resumed at the Port May, including the cost of the troops of fours
ponse by the agreements concluded last made 88, including a six and eleven breaches of trust on the part of the direo every reason to hope that the safeguard- Russian and Norwegian delegation at accepting lower pay in preference to amount of the Belgian debb to the Allies, second innings when stumps were drawn. to limit it to breaches of trast where no the wishes of the Government, the Parlia Stockholm.
the Lancashire had scored 31 for a in their torn The language of the section was ing and rescue of the Banque will be longer hours.
wide and general, and there was no reason sccomplished within and reparations in kind.
Low days. So will Rain interfered with play after intent. ⠀⠀ ** quellon of alles vires cieus 122.
CHRISTIANIA, August 6th,
The Norwegian Government has accept
ed all the antisla of the draft
ment, and the people be realised,
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