CABLES.
LATEST CABLES. - (THHOUGH` RAUTER'S AGENCY.] NEAR EAST CRISIS. GOVERNOR OF SMYRNA EXTENDS THE TIME"
Bul that he
LATEST CABLES. THE RUHR- OCCUPATION.
FRENCH EXTEND THEIR OCCUPATION.
HONGKONG DAILY PENSA,
FAR EASTERN CABLE HONGKONG" LEGISLATIVE
NEWS
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] CHING-JAPANESE INCIDENTS · IN
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H.E. GOVERNOR: Is there any object in that
common
I hard a telegram here, dated shortly The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK moved a fur, before that time, in which he says hother clause-clause as follows: * Thị COUNCIL
considers thin law should be passed with provisions of the Protection of Women out further dolny, on the following lines and Girls Ordinance 1897, and of the (Continued from page 5.)
Declaration that payment in respect of a Offences against Persons Ordinance, 1885, Is it not child confers no rights from the date of shall, as hitherto, apply to and include The Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK
the passing of this Ordinance; registra mui trai." very important that we should at this tion of mui tani. In passing a Bill on juncture, protest in the most vigorous the above lines these can be no com The tussle between France and Ger- many in the Ruhr area continues, troops
Parva, February 8th. and comprehensive terms against the
promise on the fires and second provisions, The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: The point, is, have occupied Huckeswagen, Wegielskir Japanese sources report three incidents erroneous charges levelled against us but we will carefully and sympathetically as I explained in my speech, especially chen and Overath in the Elberfeld dis- in Manchuria in which Japanese soldiers the press of England-greatly exagg omsider any representations the Chiness with regard to the first named Ordinance, CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb., 10th.
trist, and thus control all the lines from and police have been assaulted. The rated and largely untrue charges.
pay wish to make before the proclama: that it should be fully realised what the It is reported that the Governor of the Buhr into the British area. This first occurred on January 9th when a found, as no doubt you did, Sir, when at tion, bringing Part III into force, is provisions of that Ordinance are and the Smyrna has informed the French Con-step means the closing of one of the main party of Japanese soldiers on an excur Home in the past few months, constant issued. The telegram was sent after the heavy punishments, including in some has extended the time outlets of German trade, and leaves only sion from Changchun were visiting the references to Hongkong slavery" and Secretary of State received from here a cases the penalty of fogging. I think it giren to the warships to leave the the sea coast ports available."
adjoining village. They knocked at the even to an open slave market state full statement as to the objections to the is very desirable that that should be Harbour, by twenty four hours, in The French bars decreed that railway door of a Chinese house for the purpose ments which were as preposterous in Bill raised by the Chinoso community-widely known and that it certainly does... order that ho may receive instructions from saboteurs are liable to bo shot. of inquiring their whereabouts when conception as they were untrue in fact, which cover all the ground which has apply to mui taai. The Offences Ordin
A200 shot at from within, our It is due to the Colony and the good been taken and it was pointed out to
covers everything from Angora
After courtmartialling" several mors they were All was quiet in Smyrna 'this
me--I was told in the telegram received... assault to attempted murder at the other mrning Admiral Nicholson, aboard the German officials have been expelled, soldier being killed. The second incident Government of the Colony that these
were those end of the scale. It is very desirable, light cruiser Curacao, which was standing including the presidents of the railway occurred in the same neighbourhood a base insinuations and positive misro- the objections put forward by off Mytilene was ordered this morning direction at Troves.
faw days later, when Chinese soldiers presentations of the truth should be that the Secretary of State was aware of when dealing with mui tsai, to cal when his decision was taken, I am attention to these measures in an Ordin to enter Smyrna Harbour, to support the
interfered with the railway communica contested in the most vigorous form.
will be translated into Therefore I wholly agree with your positive the Secretary of State has no ance which In addition to the
tion. Calypso if necessary,
Resenting admonition from Caracon, the super-dreadnoughts Resolu-
Japanese policeman they assaulted him Excellency that the term "erroneous desire to show any disrespect to the Chinese and let people know that there tion and Emperor of India have arrived at
severely, stole his revolver, and partially whether it is employed in the Bill or Council and I deprecate the suggestion is such a law and that its provisions ard that because the Secretary of State has very stringent. It is just a sort of re Besides the Ernest Benan, the French
wrecked the police station. The third not does convey the conviction of this affair occurred at Kungchuling on Feb Council with regard to public opinion prejudged the matter that therefore the minder.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL; I do not sco destroyar Somali, a Dutch battleshia and an
ruary dat when a party of Japanese at Home which has been fostered upon Council's views will not be considered. It Italian warship
is very rarely that the Secretary of any great objection except that I do not also at Smyrna.
soldiers on their rounds were fired on gross misrepresentations of the truth. Roar Admiral Sir A. E. M. Chatfeld,
by a Chinese 'policeman.
E.E. THE GOVERNOR The errone State takes a decisive line of this kind, think it is necessary. The same object aboard the Cardiff, arrived at Chanak yes-
These matters have been taken up by ous supposers are the Chinese who and in this instanco I fear his desire to right he obtained by some form of A message from Essen states that dis-
take the views of the man on the spot advertisement. It seems rather unneces terday and proceeded to Constantinpole.
with the local paid money for mui tai, charge at Duisburg" has been stopped in the respective consuls SMYRNA HARBOUR MINED
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL: And the Euro-has possibly been overrulest by his desire sary to state that a law-already passed authorities. consequence of the refusal of shippers to
peans who imagined that the, sale of to do what he believes to be right and insin force.
E.E. THE GOVERNOR : CHINA'S FINANCIAL SITUATION, pay to the French the river dues and
human beings was recognised here by accordance with British principles. I am
And it may clear that the clauses in some shape or convey a suggestion that laws not speci English laws: they made customs hitherto "collected by Germans.
PERINO, February 8th.) This is likely to affect the provisioning
erroneous supposition and they have
fically mentioned do not apply. of the industrial region.
The financial situation in rousing great called upon us to change the law, when, interest among Chinese and foreignors. As a matter of fact, there is no need to It is very unlikely that Parliament will change the law, because the law has sanction the loan before the recess, but never recognised any rights whatever. the Government "hope to find sufficient
The Hon. Mr. Potock: I am afraid funds from the Saft surplus and the members of Parliament do not recognise issue of two million debentures to the theraselves as my friend does-aser- backs Thea, unlike bonds, will not tain persons." require the consent of Parliament."
Mytilene,
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LATEE
The warships at Smyrna consist of the British Calypeo and the French Cruiser Ernest Benan. Jaformation from indepen deat sources states that the entrance to the harlour of Smyrna has been mined since the Madania Convention, and the only channel free brings steamers within a fow yards of the coast battery.
EARLIER CABLES.
TURKISHCOMMANDER THREATENS TO USE FORCE.
CONSTANTINOPLE, February 7th. The Turkish commander at Smyrna has informed the commanders of the Allied warships there that he has been ordered to enforce their withdqwal if they do not comply with the Turkish order to leave Smyrna,
The Allied High Commissioners have strongly protested against this demand that Allied warships shall leave Smyrna and have attered a warning as to the grave con- sequence of any Turkish attempt at coercion. The French Consul at Smyrna reports that the French colony there is greatly disturb. d by the meanging situation, and requests authority to embark French subjects on the Messageries Maritimes steamer Pierre Loti and a French cruiser which is The Turkish newspapers at Smyrca publish an arder by the military commander at Constantinople that all officers on the active and retired lista shall immediately register, otherwise they will be punished.
TURKISH DEMAND "MOST UNJUSTIFIABLE."
LONDON, February 7th. Responsible quarters in London consider the Turkish demand for the withdrawal of foreign warships from Smyrna most. unjustifiable, as the Mudanis Convention is still in force until the peace treaty be signed. British warshipe at Smyrna are protecting British interests, and the pos- Bibility of their withdrawal is believed to be very remote.""
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CONSTANTINOPLE, February 7th. The Turkish commander at Smyrn's has shortened the time given to foreign. war. ships to leave Smyrna from midnight to night to sunset this evening. The Allied High Commissioners have ordered the Allied warships to remain until ordered to leave by their Governments..
BRITISH AND FRENCH REJECT TURKISH DEMAND.
LONDON, February 7th.
. The British and French Cabinets have agreed to reject the Turkish demand for the withdrawal of the warships from Smyrna, and warn Angora that the war- ships have been ordered to defend them selves in case of attack.
TURKISH CHANGE OF TONE
The Ludwigshafen rulways are appar ently disorganised owing to strikes, and the French have taken over the complete railway administration of the Bavarian Palatinate. All stations in the Belgian SHIPPING AFFECTED AT DUISBURG.
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zone are closed.
*BERLIN, February 8th.
THE FRENCH & HERR OUNO
FARI, February 8th
A semi-official statement replying to criticisms why Herr Cuno was recently per- mitted to enter the Ruhr explains that German Ministers were not forbidden to do so, but in view of Herr Cuao's attitude there and the secret attempt to exercise action, steps would be taken to prevent a ropetition of this and penalties won't be provided for trasgression.
EARLIER CABLES.
INTERATIONAL RAILWAY SERVICE -REORGANISED.
Panis, February 7th. Minister Le Trorquer, referring to the Ruby, stated that the running of interna- tional trains was now assured, and the transport of coal and erke was being
nered sect."
FRONTIER WARFARE, REBEL MAHSUDS SUFFER HEAVY DEFEAT.
ALLAHABAD, February 7th. Two British brigados have lost four British officers and thirteen men wounded, two British soldiers killed, six Ladians killed and thirteen Indians wounded, in stiff fighting with rebel Maksuds pa the
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MONGOLIAN BANDITS. TOWN LOOTED AND BURNED.
PERING, February 7th
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A belátel zerort from Krilo-hsien in Mongolia' says two thousand bandits attack. ed the town, looted and burned part, stole the Prefectural oils and opened the prison." The bandits retired northwards,
KINKAN RAILWAY STRIKE.
WORKMEN RESUME:
the Same
H.E. THE GOVERNOR: I confess I did not either. What the Hon. Mr. Holyoak has said makes me think it wise to re
tain the words "erroneous" and think it must remove the objections of the Hon. Mr. Pollock. There is no ques tion that the opinions of members of Parliament and others at Home to whom he referred were "erroneous."
form must form part of the Bill and I myself can see no reason why they should not because it is perfectly clear that the system must end. The hou, member says the system is actually put an end to by In that case why object to say Clause 2. so and prevent recruitment of Eutare mui ta The Secretary of State has expressed his readiness to listen to advice on any of the minor matters of the Bill and, of course, he will pay due attention to what has been said on this subject Well, now, what is the use of postponing this clause and putting it into Part III. It only means that the abolition of the system will be delayed, possibly for two or three months. It is not to be supposed that the Secretary of State will alter his opinion on the matter and the only practical difference would be that a certain number of persons would be under the impression that they would be at liberty to engage mai teai for the cxt two or three months. Secretary of Stato dos alter his opinion,
The amendment was carried. The ATTORNEY GENERAL Suggested that the earlier Ordigano, should be mentioned first.
This was agreed to It was agreed to transfer the whole of clause 7 into Part III of the Bill
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The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK:-There might acom to be some conflict between clausa. 19 and clause 2 if we do not substituto for the words any age over 10 years."
H. E. THE GOVERNOR :-Leave out any age" and say "ang mui taal" may with the sanction of the Secretary of Chinese Affairs.
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Hon. Mr. POLLOCK:-My reason is this that it would not do for a mui tsai as it were to walk out of doors without any The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK did not press
protection at all. There must be some his amendment, and it was agreed that
sanctioning authority and the proper ond clause should stand part of the Bill.
would be the Secretary for Chinesa. The Hoa. Mr. POLLOCK: With regard
Affairs. Supposing the H. E. THE GOVERNOR :-The point is to Clauses and 5 I have to move an That Clauses 4 and 5 bei
not without difficulty. We have declared amendment. removed into part 3 of the present Bill which is most unlikely; it would always that the payment of a sum of money. he possible to repeal and no harm would confers no right of property. Now if one of these mul taai, being of ripe age, the views of the Secretary for Chines Affairs do not intercet me," what is to be done
be done, except that for a few months no
Pairo, Februrary 7th" Strike situation on the Kishan Railway' that the workmen on the northera saction bers of Council have spent a considerable one would be able to obtain a mai tent says "I intend to leave, my employer and has improved. It is semi-officially reported bave decided to return to duty pending a settlement.
STRIKERS SHOT.
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BANTOW, February 7th,
As I have already explained, Sir, in my opening speech, the unofficial mem- amount of time on this Bill. As regards which the hou. member agrees would be desirable. We do not wish people to myself it would be more correct to say
engago further mua tes and I think the that I have spent days than hours on this measure and the construction there more difficult as make it for them the of. And the conclusion the anoficial greater the advantage to the community. members have come to on this Bill is I am extremely sorry to differ from the that these clauses 4 and 5 are undesir bon, member but I feel the clause in some Sir, whether we are right or wrong in part of the Bill which comes into im our views, we think we have the right to mediate operation. I am quite willing demand that our views on Clauses 4 and to consider any suggestions for change in 5. should be, submitted to the Secretary the wording. of State for the Colonies before these. The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: clauses are rarmed through this Coun-clause which must be passed. I don't eil against the unanimous wishes of the see where we shall benefit ourselves by If you are unofficial members by use of the official trying to adopt another.
are fully vote. Your Excellency has stated that bound by instructions you Clauses and 8 must be passed as they bound.
Hon Mr. HordAHas any estimate been formed of the increase of Secretarial
H. E. The CoYERNOR :—You may tako staff made necessary by the Bill,
Hor. Mr. Hetroak:—I think we shall any one in authority. Have to very materially increase the
frontier. The rebels suffered very heavily, Fordered the strikers to resume work, but the able, unnecessary, and unworkable, but form or other must be included in some it there has been no estimate made by
being caught between converging columns. ANOTHER CAIRO OUTRAGE. AUTHORITIES APPOINT A
MILITARY GOVERNOR.
"CAO, February 7th. Two shots were fired this morning at Mr. Ambler, an English railway employe. He was not bit, but a native workman was wounded:" The assailant escape, :.
It appears that this afternoon the military man refused, when the military fired atd shot dead thirty-seven, many being wound ed. The military concerned in the shooting have now returned to Wachang. The British Voluntoera have been called "out" as a precaution.
INTERNATIONAL COURT. JUDGMENT IN FRANCO- BRITISH DISPUTE.
staff.
Here is a
H. E. THE GOVERNOR :-Wall, I have my opinion,
stand, because of the instructions receiv. H.E THE GOVERNOR: I am bound by ed from the Secretary of State. It seems instructions to introduce some clause Tax HAGUE, February 7th. Owing to this attempt to murder Mr. The Court of International Justice has to me to be imputing an extraordinarily which will have this effect.
The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK:", I don't think Ambler, the authorities have appointed a delivered judgment in a dispute between autocratic temperament to that high military povertor in Cairo to take measures the British and French Government official to suppose that he desires these to deal with such criates, and military regarding French bationality decrees in instructions to be carried out immed-you baso quite comprehended the point cordon has been placed round the area Tunis and Morocco, which the Council of the ately, instead of with the delay of two of the Unofficials, which is that it is where the attempt was made. Nobody League of Nations referred to it. Theor three months only, and I think, Sir. absolutely impossible after this Bill has is now allowed to leave without a permit, Court has decided against the contention that such a supposition, is extraordin- been passed to employ mui teni-in the and anyone attempting to do so will be that the decrees are matters of purely arily uncomplimentary to our own Seere old sense of mui tsai-at all. It almost H.E. THE GOVERNOR: In that case the tary for State. I cannot imagine, Sir, wants a new term to describe them. bearily firad
that he has any desire excepting to find clause is entirely harmless. If there will out what the views of this Council are be no such person, there can be no harm on this measure, because to suppose
domestic concerul."
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CENTRAL AMERICA. TREATY OF PEACE AND FRIEND
SHIP SIGNED." WASHINGTON, Februray 7th.
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AMERICAN LEGISLATION PRESIDENTS STRONG APPEAL FOR SHIP SUBSIDY.
WASHINGTOK, February 7th.
A treaty of percs and friendship has Bubmitting the report of the American been signed at Central American con- Debt Commission to Congress, the Presi
Mr. Hughes announced that dent requested approval of the debt agree Guatemala and Honduras had decided to Tamet Pasha and the principal Turkishment with Britain as "a recommitment of submit the boundary dispute to Mr. Hard- "delegates have departed.
the English-speaking world to the validtying's arbitration. of a contract." Ee als asked for the enactment of the Ship Subsidy Bill because
CAUSES ASTONISHMENT.
LAUBANNE, February 7th.
secure funds on debts." ·
CONSTANTINOPLE, February 7th. General Palle, the French High Com misioner, receiving Turkish journalists, ex-it was "as important to avoid losses as to pressed astonishment at the change of tone of the Turkish press towards France, esp cially in view of France'a role of mediation at Lausanne, and said the attitude of the Turkish delegation at Lausance had ap parenty changed at the eleventh hour con- sequent on the receipt of a telegram from Augera
General Pelle concluded by pointedly reparking: "I hope this telegram will not prove another Ema telegram," the allusion being to the telegram precipitating the Franco-Prussian war.
PACIFIC TREATY, BILL BEFORE FRENCH CHAMBER.
"PARIS, February 7th,
ference.
SON TO PRINCESS" MARY. LODGE, February 7th. PROVISION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A son has been born to Princosa Mary..
BRITISH SETTLEMENT.
DUKE OF YORK'S WEDDING WASHINGTON, February 7th. President Harding approved of the
LONDON, February 7th. The Duke of York's wedding has been judgment of the Debt Funding Commission that the agreement "fully preserved, the fixed for April 26th, in Westminster Abbey. integrity of obligation and represented the
THREE NEW CREATIONS. first great step towards readjustment of inter-overamental obligations growing, out of the war," Senator Smoot then
LONDON, Tebruary 7th. ~ introduced a Bill amending the debt law Bir sorge Younger has been created a in order to provide for the acceptance of Viscount and the M.P.. Mr. Pike Fesse, the British and aimiler settlements on the and Sir Owen Philipps, have been created part of other nations.
Barong,
President Harding pointed out that while the debt settlement would bring over one hundred and fifty million dollars
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THE EXCHANGE MARKET. LONDON, February 7th.
to 84.85, whilst the line is quoted at marks are moninally 170,000 to 175,000, and sterling is at 4.673.
HOME FOOTBALL.
Hon Mr. FolioCE-I rather differ from my hon, friend. I think, as 1 matter of fact, the vast majority of mui tsai will be content, to remain where they aro. I appreciate the difficulties pointed out; the only trouble is that there must be some authority,
H. E. THE GOVERNOR-To do what? Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: To control
E. E. THE GOVERNOR-When does a
some way
Hon. Mr. CHOW, SHOU-SOx:-That is patting a big question. Eighteen years is not the age of discretion; that is the worst age (Laughter).
H. E. THE GOVERNOR :-Do you think the clause would be improved if we. substituted, say, 21 (To. Hon. Mr. Halifax): Has the matter come before you?
Chinese girl arrive at years of discretion?
(Laughter),
The SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS;
The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: I am quite
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anything else would be to suppose that in saying she cannot be employed.
The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: But there he intends to turn this Council and its will be persons claiming to be identified deliberations into a positive farce. I have before me now, Sir, a telegram from as mui tsai and the effect of passing this London on December 13th in which the clause is that after this you will have Duke of Devonshire, speaking at the two forms the legal and the illegal form Nigeria Club dinner, said he wished the-of mui tsai. You will have endless dis- No, Sir.
putes and enquiries" as to whether the Calonies to regard him not merely as head of the office, but also as a friend. person is of the legal or illegal standing prepared to leave the words" out. It Woll, Sir, in view of that statement of Further it will mean that every single, occurs to me that it is a very short. the Duke of Doronshire, I can hardly young Chinese girl, coming to the Colony general statement of the rights of mai suppose that he intended by anticipation will be under suspicion as a potential tsai. Any mui tsai may leave her em- to absolutely preclude and har himself suspected mui tani. I do not know how ployment at any time whatever without from considering any reasoned opinions many, inspectors you have but you will payment. made by the unofficial members of the have to had hundreds. I would ask for The Committee then discussed trans- & division to be taken on this amend-ferring various clauses to other parts of the Bill from those in which they ap Council with regard to any
measurement. brought before it. He also makes A
The Hon. Mr. CHOW SHOU Sox second-peared. It was agreed that these changes statement to the effect that he will noted the amendment and on a division all would necessitate reprinting the Bill and interfere with the man" on the spot. the Unofficial members voted for the at this stage it was decided to adjourn Well, Sir, I think the unofficial membera amendment and all the Oficial members and to resume the Committee stage af of the Council can claim to be more than against. The amendment was thus re- the next meeting. one, man, and it is an interference with
jected
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The Council then resumed in order to adjourn its proceedings, until 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15th.
thom. It is also, Sir,if the Head of The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK moved that the Colony is intended--an interference clause & be transposed so that subsection with the Governor of the Colony to say 2 become sub-action I and vice versa. He not merely that he wishes a certain thought this a better order. measure to be passed but that he will
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL: I sen no nhe not receive from the Governor any ex-jection. pression of opinion in Council," but in- The amendment was agreed to Eists upon a certain, courao of action The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK moved that a being taken entirely without any refor new clause be inserted after clause 6 to On completion last month of thirty
to formally move as an amendment, that
Clause 4 and be put into rent at this Bill, and upon this point 1 focl so
atrongly the disrespect that is being shown to the considered opinions of the unofficial members of this Council on the subject, I shall have to press for a divi. BioD.
M. Raynaldy had concluded a draft re-yearly, the United States was oporating port for the Chamber foreign affairs com-Government-owned shipping at a loss of French francs recaled to 74.30, Belgain.ence to that opinion. I now, Sir, have run as follows:-
ittee on the Bill ratifying the Four- fifty million dollars yearly. He intimated Power Pacific Treaty. The Bill adds a that if the Ship Subsidy Bill were defeated rider to article two, stipulating that in and Congress failed to submit analternative, the event of the rights of the contracting the axecutive" may proceed as best it can to parties in relation to their insular and the losses in liquidation and humilia- possessions in the Pacific being threat tion." oned by the aggressive action of any other Power Franca will not be obliged to gire armed resistance towards their defence. The treaty implies no alliance or obligation! to participate in defensive action With the foregoing reservation, the reporter concludes in favour of a rat
WASHINGTON TREATY. VOTING IN THE ITALIAN CHAMBER.
Rox, February 7th. Voting in the Chamber for ratification of points out that a treaty whose advantages
order indirectly the Washington treaty relative to the in- are all rarely of moi
Powers like the dependence of Ching was 207 to 19, sad for berbi
on the the treaty relative to a revision of the Bou
Chinesa Curtoman 262 to 24
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LONDON, February 7th. Tas English Football Cop re-plays result od:
West Ham, I; Brighton, O... Bouthampton, 1; Chelsea, 0. Haddersfald, 3; Millwall, 0.
In the First dirimu of the League, Liverpool beat West Bromwich 2/0
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H. E. Tas GovALNOR-I trust that in his last sentence the hon. member, is not referring to me na showing disrespect to the views of the Council. It is the last thing I deeze to do, but in this matter, have, as I have already stated, very In the Scottish League, Hearts beat deftite Instructions. The hod, member Glyde 31; Airdironines and Partick played has reach certain extracts from a telegram draw of 3 goals each; Bovers beat Hilmar-plating, to prbat de Duke of Devonshire nock; 1/0.
said after a lunch on a certain occasion,
TELORD DALZIEL'S RETIREMENT,
FROM JOURNALISM.
yote active work in Fleet Street, Lord
"In every prosecution for, overwork Dalziel anounced his retirement from or ill-treatment of a mui tasi medical journalism and newspaper management evidence shall be given before the He has resigned during the last few days. Magistrate trying the case as to the the chairmanship and managing director- injuries received by such mui tsui, and ship of the Daily Chronicle, Lloyd's the magistrate shall find whether such News, and Reynolds's Newspaper, the illtreatment amounted, in his opinion. last named having been acquired by a to gross cruelty of not my syndicate in which the principal mem- "In the event of such Magistrate bers of the staff are interested. The Fra finding that such ill-treatment amounts been fobased by Mr. A. E. Abra hamm, and the trade newspapers in to gross cruelty, the offender shall not which Lord Dalziel is interested have be given the option of paying a fine been nequired by well-known publishing but shall be sentenced by the Magis house. His interests in provincial news- trate to imprisonment for a term not papers have been taken over by a separ exceeding one year." to company Inhich a leading financier The ATTORNEY GENERAL intimated his intereated. Lord Dalsiel recently dis had no objection and the new clause was posed of his holding, in the Fall Mall
Gadette to BIF John Leigh agreed to.