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日六廿月弍十
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
PEACE CONFERENCE SITTING.
RESOLUTIONS FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND REPARATION.
London, January 25.
A communique from Paris, dated the 25th says:-
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The following draf: resolution for a League of Nations was submitted at to-day's full Conferance.
Clause dit is essential to the maintenance of a world settle-
ment, which the associated nations have now met to establish, that a League of Nations be created to promote international co-operation to ensure the fulfilment of accepted International obligations and provide safeguards against war.
Clause B.-The League should be treated as an integral part of
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
MONDAY, JANUARY 27.- 1919.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
should be
MORE SHIPS THAN CARGOES.
BIG SLUMP IN SHIPPING SHARES PREDICTED.
London, January 25. Sir Albert Stanley, addressing the Huddersfield Chamber of Commerce last evening, said he would be much happier if he could see stronger indications of the restoration and development of trade in this country. There was plenty of trade obtainable in the world and it was the deliberate policy of the Government that restrictions and control
removed as rapidly as possible, but restrictions upon exports must be maintained in respect of things vital to our and our Allies interests; and the blockade must be maintained until peace is definitely secured. The Government also proposed speedily to end the system of priority, possibly early
was expected that in the summer the world tonnage afloat would equal the pre-war tonnage. Traders might anticipate a very big slump in shipping rates. He thought it was a fair suggestion that the Government should restrict imports until the manufacturers were re-established on a peace footing, and it might be accepted by the Government. A Ministry of Commerce would shortly be established; experienced men had already been invited to join the Board. Sir Albert Stanley concluded that strikes were a difficult problem which must be faced and solved.
壹拜禮 號七廿月查英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE SINKING OF THE "CHAOULA.**
MORE PARTICULARS.
Paris, January 17 (delayed). midnight on Wednesday near the Straits of Messina. She left The French liner Chaonis, 4,334 tons, struck a drifting mine at Marseilles in Monday bound for Constantinople with 299 civilians and 401 soldiers. A bundred and eight-four passengers were saved, including M. Bertrand, the French Minister to Greece-Haras
FRENCH BREAD RATIONS INCREASED,
WEATHER FORECAST.
BAINY.
Barometer 30.14
Tampersture I p.m. 61
Humidity
3pm. 83
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A VERY INGENIOUS FORGERY.
A HOAX THAT REQUIRES "SOME" BEATING,
the general Peace Treaty and should be open to every civilised in March. There was more shipping available than cargoes and it the bread rations of civilian categories, limited at present to 300 persons could detect the frand
nation which can be relied on to promote its objects.
Clause C.-The members of the League should periodically meet in international conference and should have a permanent organisation and Secretariat to carry on the business of the League in intervals between conference. The Conference therefore appoints a Committee representative of the Associated Governments to work out the details of the constitution and functions of the League.
INDIA'S CONSUMPTION OF THE WHITE METAL
Draft Redution regarding Breaches of the Laws of War-That a Commission composed of two representatives apiece from the five Great Powers and five elected by the other Powers be appointed to enquire and report, firstly, as the responsibility of the authors of the war, secondly, on facts regarding breaches of the laws and customs of war committed by the German and their Allied forces on land, sea and in the air; thirdly, the degree of responsibility for these offences attaching to particular members of the enemy forces. nolading members of the General Staffs and other individuals, owever highly placed; fourthly, the constitution and procedure of of $16,300.000.
tribunal appropriate to the trial of these offences: fifthly, generally with regard to cognate matters.
Draft Resolution regarding Reparation. That a Commission" be appointed not exceeding three representatives apiece from each of the five Great Powers, not exceding two apiece from Belgium. Greece, Poland, Roumania and Serbia to examine and report, firstly, on the amount for reparation which the enemy countries ought to pay; secondly, what they are capable of paying; thirdly, the method, form and time within which the payment should be made.
Draft Resolution regarding Industrial Labour Questions.-That
PRODIGIOUS SHIPMENTS FROM U.S.A.
London, January 18,
There have been further silver shipments to India to the amount The total shipped since melting began is $102,550,000.
PORTUGUESE MONARCHIST MOVEMENT.
REPUBLICANS VICTORIOUS IN LISBON
Paris. January 25.
A message from Lisbon says:-The Republicans are victorious over the Monarchists here.
FRENCH DESTROYER MINED.
a Commission be appointed, composed of two representatives apiece from the five Great Powers and five representatives to be-elected by the other Powers, to enquire into the conditions of employment from
Paris, January 24, "mi an international aspect and to consider international means neccss-
The French destroyer 325 struck a drifting mine and sank off ary to secure common action on matters affecting conditions Tunis: 18 men of the crew are missing-Haves, of employment, and to recommend the formation of a permanent agency to continue such enquiry and consideration with and under the direction of the League of Nations.
A draft resolution was also submitted that a Commission, com- posed of two representatives aplace from the five Great Powers, and five representative to be elected by the other Powers, be appointed to enquire and report upon the international regime of ports, - Waterways and railways.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
London, January 26. The Peace Conference draft resolutions have been adopted without a change.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S" VIEWS.
Paris, January 25. President Wilson, moving the League of Nations resolution, dwelt on the formation of such a body. He was convinc-
COLONIAL QUESTIONS AT PEACE CONGRESS.
A. FRENCH DECISION.
London, Jan. 17 (delayed).
A Note issued in Paris on Thursday night says the announce- ment that the principal British Colonies will be specially represent- ed at the Peace Conference has excited comment in French Colonial circles.
By virtue of the panel system the French Government will utilise the services of qualified plenipotentiaries whenever Colonial questions arise for discussion,-Haras.
POLES PREPARED TO CRUSH BOLSHEVISM.
Paris, January 17. (delayed).
The Poles declared to the Peace Conference that they are pre- ed that some questions required settlement which were not suscept-pared to deal with the Bolshevik invasion, if they have assistance ible to competent judgment at present. It was necessary to satisfy and munitions from the Allies, who will likely receive satisfaction. 'the conscience of mankind. The Peace Conference Havas
lay under a solemn obligation to make permanent provision for justice and peace. They must ensure that science as well as armed men benceforth be kept in the harness of civilisation.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE SPEAKS.
VAUDEVILLE PLAY WITHOUT ACTRESSES,
Paris, January 24.
A raudeville play of five acts without women characters has been written by M. Pasteur, author of "Sacha Guitry."-Hocaj,
THE RUSSIAN QUESTION.
PEACE CONFERENCE DECISION RESENTED.
Paris, January 24,
Paris, Jan. 17 (delayed) A decree of the French Food Minister increases to 400 grammes rammes, taking effect on February 1st-Haras
SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
gutted.
SHANGHAI FACTORY GUTTED.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
Shanghai, January”27.
The Arts and Crafts factory was burnt on Saturday night, being The damage totals Tls. 80,000.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE PORTUGUESE MONARCHIST MOVEMENT.
REPUBLICAN PRECAUTIONS AT LISBON.
Lisbon, Jan 93.
There is an entrenched camp in Lisbon in support of the Republic. The vessels on the Tagus intercepted a Mon. archist wireless from Monsanto to Oporto announcing that the cavalry, part of the infantry, twenty guns and many civilians from Lisbon had joined the monarchists.
SCENES IN THE CAPITAL.
Lisbon, Jan. 24 All political prisoners except the murderer of Bidoneo Paes have been released.
Troops assembled on the Monsante Hills unfurled tha Monarchist fag. The battery at Lisbon shelled the troops, who are reported to be commanded by the ex-Minister, Colonel Mendoncs Bine Jackets erected barricades în lower Lisbon in the expectation of an advance of cavalry from Monsante. Antonio Almeida, appeared in a motor- car at Rocio Square and the crowd acclaimed him calling upon him to defend the Republic.
THE LONDON MURDER SENSATION.
London, Jan. 94.
At the inquest on Major Beton Mrs. Rutherford was called but it was subsequently decided not to examine her. Her maid gave evidence that the Butherford's lived in an unhappy state. She described a violent domestic scene at their Surrey home on the day of the tragedy, after which Lt. Col. Butherford proceeded to town. Major Seton was the solo guest at the Rutherford's House for Christmas week during Rutherford's absence in France. Rutherford and Seton were friends. A letter of Oct. 22 was read showing that Mrs. Rutherford asked her husband to facilitate their divorce in July. A verdict of wilful murder against Lt. Cal Ratherford was returned.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Paris, Jan. 93. The French, British, American and Italian Associations for a League of Nations have decided to hold a conference on Jan. 9, presided over by Mr. Leon Bourgeois, for the purpose of drafting a joint plan for a League of Nations.
Paris, January, 25, The second public session of the full Peace Conference has opened, M. Clemenceau presiding over a full attendance of delegates. After President Wilson had moved the League of Nations resolution already cabled, Mr. Lloyd George said: I should not have intervened, but it is necessary for me to state how emphatically the people of the British Empire are behind this proposal, and if the leaders of the Empire during the last four years have not been able
The American Mission is confident that President Wilson's to devote as much time as they would have liked to this question, it plan of a conference on an island in the Sea of Marmara is most is because they have been entirely occupied with other questions safe to follow and one motive of it is the retreiving of the enormous
DAY BY DAY.
There is an acute scarcity in more urgent for the moment. Had I had the slightest doubt regard. sums of money loaned to Russia by the Allies, the debt being after- ing the wisdom of a League of Nations, that doubt would have wards repudiated by the Bolsheviks.
Twenty-one days' services to ba the land. People are selling The proper recognition of Russian foreign indebtedness is one rendered to vanished before the spectacle I saw last Sunday when I visited a
the Hongkong their hats to purchase a meal, region which a few years ago was the fairest in a very fair land. of the principal points to be discussed at the island Conference. We drove for hours through what was a wilderness of desolation statesmen representing and co-ordinating the activities of the three
Government gratis for stealing while the Government is appoint The Russian Embassy at Paris, the headquarters of a council of
bit of lead belonging to ing a Commission to enquire torn, shattered and rent beyond all recognition. We visited one city Governments at Omsk and Archangel says the Peace Conference what was requested of a Chinese into the emoluments of the Sar-
his which had been very beautiful, but where we saw a scene which no
& junkman, was indemnity can ever make good. One of the cruellest features was has committed a fatal act which will strengthen abominable anarchy the knowledge that Frenchmen who love their land more than any by the official recognition of Bolshevism which is a growing menace this morning by Mr. J. R. Wood. vice. There is going to be no other people had to assist the enemy in demolishing their own homes. to the entire world. The three Governments refuse to associate The man, expressed his willing enquiry as to why hats should Not far from here I saw acres of graves of the fallen. These are with Bolshevism and they will not send delegates to the isleness to comply with the request be sold to procure Igrub. the results of the only organised methods that civilised nations have ever established or, sought to establish to settle disputes between each other. I said to myself it is surely time to set up some other method to settle quarrels than this organised slaughter. I don't know if we shall succeed, but it is already a success that we hare undertaken it,
DISCUSSION OF PRESSING PROBLEMS.
Havas.
SERIOUS INDUSTRIAL UNREST AT HOME.
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For a clever forgery of a bank note the case of a Chinese who tried to palm off a five dollar bill as a hundred dollar one will require "some" beating. We have
we are convinced that very few examined the bill in question, and.
even after close examination. The figure "5" was so ingeniously converted to "100" on the edges and across that we do not think any forger on the continent or in America could have done better. And the man who detected the boar was 28 - Chinese pawnshop-keeper.
The facts are extremely ins 5.15 p.m. a Chinese went to the teresting. Yesterday at about Wing Ching pawn shop at 3565, Queen's Road West, which is second door to No. 7 Police Station. He tendered a pawn ticket to redeem the three pieces of clothing that he had pawned previously for $56. When the clothes were given to him, the forger handed back a Chartered Bank note for $100 to the accountant at the bar. Examining it very microscopically, the accountant found that although the English figures were *100** the minute Chinese characters stated 5." As soon as the pawn- broker's man pronounced it a forgery, the presenter took to his heels and ran up Western Street by the Police Station, followed by the pawn shop assistants. The Police from No. 7 station turned up and followed the chase, OQHT- ing Western Street, passing First Street and eventually to Second Street where the forger tried to take refuge in house No. 105, where the residents on the ground floor would not allow him to take shelter. A Police constable even- tually arrested him there.
The man was brought up this morning before Mr. J. R. Wood and changed by Inspector Macdonald.
The case was adjourned to permit of evidence of the Charter- ed Bank officials being taken,
IF I SHOULD DIE TO-NIGHT.
Ben King's work is unique in American literature. His humour and pathos alike are different from that of any other author. · The following is from his book
of verse:
If I should die to night And you should come to my cold corpse and say, Weeping and heartsick o'er my lifeless clay
If I should die to-night And you should come in deepest
grief and woe And say, "Here's that ten dollars that
I owe"
I might arise in my large white cravat And 837,
"What's that?”
If I should die to-night
And you should come to my cold
corpse and kneel,
Clasping my bier to show the
grief you feel-
And you should come to me, and Isay if I should dis to-night
there and then
One Chinese with a bandaged "Going, going, going, gone!!!" Hearing this remark on the Policeye related a terrible tale of wee grounds where a large crowd!
this morning to Mr. O. D. Mel- ARE THINGS, WORKING TO A CLIMAX?
morning
bourne. He said that last even- London, January 25. hurriedly arrived at the con-ling while he was bargaining with The air is full of strikes and rumours of strikes, and the country-clusion that it was an auction sale a chair bearer in Queen's Boad Paris, January 19 (delayed).
wide industrial unrest looks like working up into a serious climaz.
Following the refusal of delegates of the blacksmiths, etc., to New Year. These was a lot of
of Chinese prisoners before the West to sell the bearer his cap to Just To-day was the first great general assembly of the Powers to recommend resumption of work, cabled last evening, come renewed bidding-741-842-going for discuss subjects of pressing importance and the Russian situation threats of big strikes on the Clyde and at Belfast, where the en- $42-finally running up to $55 came up and threw it away. He to buy somerice, another Chinese also the bill for territorial indemnities to be presented to the enemy gineers and allied trades are demanding a forty-four hours week in we almost thought it was a remonstrated with him and chas- and the measures for the economic re-construction of Germany.
Belfast and a forty-hours weak of five days in the case of the Clyde.
new "stant" of the Police to make ed him to a shop sad eventually The Minister of Labour to-day urged the Clyde men to extra revenue. Yes it was, but negotiate with their employers in pursuance of the policy in con- in this case it was not an auction the tatrader assaulted him, cut nection with other trade disputes.
Meanwhile the Government's refusal of the demand of the of a clearance sale of old Police he had succeeded in arranging sale of old criminals, but a sort ting him badly. The price that National Police Union for recognition may mean & serious police gear. There were 400 pairs of with the chair coolie was two strike in London and the Provinces. The Government contends fold boots, hundreds of lamps, old The progress in the work of the Peace Conference is being districts, where the man may make collective representation, claimed" boxes and miscellaneous the assaulter to pay a dollar to
that representative boards exist in London and many provincial cape, a few gold ornaments "an-
centa. Mr. Melbourne ordered criticised, it being said there are too many delays by words instead The issue is regarded as most important. It is pointed of sots. The main business of the Conference is to draw up peace out that if the Union is recognised the Police will be subject to two articles. It was a case of "pay the man as compensation. It terms which can be imposed on Germany and make arrangements authorities, namely, the law and the Union and the question is your money and make your never rains but it pours. Our for the ultimate pesce of the world.
The latest announcement is that the Peace Conference will sympathetic strike. However, there is much public sympathy for that we could select Theme
asked what would happen in case of the latter calling for a choice. There was nothing friend will not caly have his cap propose the appointment of the Commission representative of the Police, especially as regarde better pay and general conditions, of the crowd was overpoweri
but will also be enriched to the employers and employes from the chief nations of the world to It is hoped that some via media will be found in the matter of the bat nevertheles Mr. Hu
extent of one dollar-for-all this discuss labour problems. Havas.
que he has to be grateful to recognition of the Union,
The five Great Powers, are agreed that the representation of of any Russian element at this moment is impossible. The question of Allied intervention in Russia is most difficult. All the Great Powers are said to be against intervention by their Armies in
Russian affairs-Havas.
'WORDS INSTEAD OF DEEDS."
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Paris, January 24.
even hint 'bout payin' me that ten,
I might arise the while;
But I'd drop dead-again.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY
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