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JAPAN AND CHINA.
HIGH FEELING IN CHINA.
DELEGATES ACTION APPROVED.
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Wah The Fat Po Service]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7. 1919.
五拜體 號七月式英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
LAUNCH SUNK IN HARBOUR.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
THE STRIKES AT HOME.
STRONG DENUNCIATION BY EXECUTIVE.
London, February 4. The Executive of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers has issued a statement disapproving of the present unofficial strikes, and urging its members to resume work immediately and thus enable the responsible Trade Union Executives to enter into negotiations with the employers.
The executive further states that a firm stand must be taken against the unofficial strike morement.
GOVERNMENT ASKED TO INTERVENE.
THREAT OF THE LONDON ELECTRICANS.
NO LIVES LOST.
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NORTHERN COMMENTS,
[From the Canton Times.]
SINGLE COPY: 10 CENTS
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TO-DAY'S
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
EXPORT OF RICE FROM «^
KWANTUNG,
Wah Taz Yat Po Service)
SALT SMUGOLINO,
At. 7.15 yesterday morning a Peking, February 4.—Mr. The Nanking officials harO, collision occurred between the Obata, interviewed this morning sanctioned Kwantong's request steam launch Seagull, a fifty footb Reuter's representative,to expart 50,000 piculs of rice, Peking, Febuary 5,
vessel belonging to the Kowloon Associated Press, Willard's notwithstanding objections raised Godown Company, and night soil Review, North-China Daily News by the Nanking Chamber of A Paris cablegram states that after the presentation of the Chinese case at the Conference the international delegates, the Japanese
junk No. 3 in the harbour at China Press and North-China Commerce, which has wired a alone sxcepted, rose and congratulated China. As a result the
No. 5 bouy where the steamer Star correspondents, said that he
protest to Peking. Japanese Minister taking advantage of the Holidays and the silence
Hanoi was moored. The impact merely went to the Waichiaopn of the Chinese press, demanded an interview with the Chinese
was so riolent that the Seagull in a friendly way as the result of Foreign Minister, requesting China to undertake not to disclose the
Another big attempt at salt sank in five minutes, immediately Delegation at Paris instructing smuggling,
a telegram from the Japanese secret agreement between China and Japan at the Paris Conference.
after she was struck and the bost bim to bring to the notice of the Division, in Honan, has been by the Seventh He also demanded the silence of the Chinese Delegates about facts
... London, February 4. The Press Bureau states that the Ministry of Labour has received was seriously damaged in the Chinese Government the fact that discovered. The salt has been published in a certain secret agreement signed by Tsan Ju Lin but which was not ratified by the Government. The foreign press ex-
two resolutions passed at the unofficial Conferences of the London bow, but fortunately no lives the Chinese Delegates had pro- confiscated. presses a fear that the Peking Government may be weak enough to Engineering and Electrical Unions demanding the Government to were lost. The Seagull, which it mised to disclose to the Peace The Government has refused Field the Japanese demands. All are looking to the Shanghai pesce intervene in the Clyde, Belfast and London strikes with a view to will be remembered was sunk in Conference certain secret docu- Paris Chinese Delegates. Japan states that the Chinese Delera. introducing legislation to secure a national 40 hour week with the 1916, was proceeding towards ments referring to Shantung and to accept Fung Kwok Fun's conference and Chinese public bodies to strengthen the hands of the
object of absorbing unemployment. embarrassment
the Company's lighters which other matters, which, in accord. resignation and is considering the question of his being with diplomatic usage, The resolutions included a statement that if the Government re-were alongside the French vessel.nce, fuses a general cessation will occur on February 6th; and in the case The nigh, soil boat was milias should only be disclosed by mutual punished. The
CHIEF DELEGATE OKLY TO SPEAK. London. Agreements already exist between the Unions and em- Chamber of Commerce are sending circular telegrams to the players fixing a 47 hour week, and the executives of the Unions provinces, requesting support. It is also understood that cablegrams concur in the Government's view that the circumstances do not have been despatched to Paris supporting the Chinese delegates.
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Peoples' Foreign Relations Society, Educational bodies, and the of the Electrical Union it is intended to stop the power stations in from a stone wharf to Shammipo.
The Internal Peace Conference opens at Shanghai to-morrow. Its first business is to approve of the Chinese Delegates' action. The American and British press in North China appeal to the Chinese people to present a united front. They consider Japan's action a big bluff, similar to the Japanese 21 demands also presented during the New Year holidays.
The foreign writers publish Articles demanding the recall of the Japanese Minister for his recent actions.
TO BUY OFF JAPAN.
Shanghai, February 6.
The Southern delegates and local prominent men have offered to subscribe $3,000.000 to repay Japan if Peking fails to raise the funds. Tong Si Yi has telegraphed Peking accordingly..
PEKING URGED TO REJECT DEMANDS.
Shanghai, February 6. Cheung Chun-chang has wired reporting Japan's attitude to- wards the Chinese delegates and transmitting Japan's warning to him that China should control her delegates, otherwise reccall thera. Tong Sui-yi wired Peking urging it to reject Japan's demands.
Prominent Chinese at Shanghai sent circular telegrams arging the cancellation of the Arms Loan Agreement and repayment to
dollars
therean, of
advanced
and Гарад the 3,000,000 the disclosure of its terms. &9 it is reported here that Peking has expressed its willingness cable a warning Wai-kwan.
OBJECTIONS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH.
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In view of Japan's demands, the members of all the Wopinghui bodies, including Huah Hi Ling and Cheung Chien, have urged the delegates of both North and South to open the Conference as soon as possible. The northern delegates have also wired objecting Japan's demands.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
GREET TERRITORIAL QUESTIONS.
London, February 4.
A communique from Paris states that the representatives of the Great Powers, after hearing M. Venezelos' statement, resolved to refer the question of the Greek territorial interests to an expert com. mittee composed of two representatives each from the United States, the British Empire, France and Italy.
THE NEW PARLIAMENT.
MEETING OF HOUSE OF COMMONS.
was crowded everywhere.
London, February 4.
The House of Commons reassembled this afternoon. The House Sir Donald Mclean the newly elected chairman of the remnant of the Asquithian party, Mr. Adamson the Parliamentary Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Clynes, Mr. Hodge, and Mr. Will Crooks were among those on the front opposition bench. Behind them were the Asquithian Liberals and the Labour Party.
The Opposition benches below the gangway were filled by over- flow unionists from the ministrial benches. The only War Cabinet Minister on the treasury bench was Mr. Bonar Law, along with whom were the Food-Controller. the Minister of Education, and a number of whips.
Mr. Lowther was re-elected Speaker and all parties congratu- lated him. He said he was prepared to remain at his post for e year, and possibly a biennium. (Cheers.) He desired to be there when the signing of Peace was announced from the Treasury Bench. (Loud Cheers.) The House was adjourned..
THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL FAMILY.
MORE DETAILS OF THEIR FATE.
London, February 4, The Petit Parisien publishes new details of the murder of the Russian Imperial family according to which the grand-duchesses were violated under the ages of their parents before they were killed.
GERMAN ARMISTICE COMMISSION.
NEW FRESIDENT.
London, February 4.
A message from Berlin to Amsterdam states that General Baron von Hammerstein has been appointed President of the German Armistice Commission at Spa in succession to General Winterfeldt.
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justify Government intervention.
THE EIGHT HOURS DAY:
London, February 4.
The War Cabinet has refused to receive a deputation of the locomotive engineers. Mr. Bonar Law pointed out that when the Cabinet agreed to an eight-hours day it was clearly under stood, by the Government and the Engineers that it was to be an eight-hours working day. Hence there was no room for misunder- standing.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WAR.
DISCUSSION AT SOCIALIST CONFERENCE.
Berne, February 4.
The feature hitherto of the Socialist Conference is the decision to enquire who is responsible for the war. The French delegates M. M. Mistral, Renandel, and Thomas quoted many well known facts showing that Germany was wholly responsible, and sarcastically referred to the part played by the German Majority Socialists.
The German delegate Herr Wels alleged that Russia was responsible, and dwelt on the terrible effects of the blockade. He promised that the old regime in Germany would never be restored.
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CHARTER.
Berne, February 4. M. Branting emphasised his attempts to rally the Internationale against the war in 1914. He failed because the rulers of the Central. Powers succeeded in making their people believe that it was Conference was called to give Mr. Wilson the support of the workers. question of the defence of the Fatherland. He declared that the
If the Conference only succeeded in incorporating an international Labour Charter in the League of Nations treaty, it would be justi- fied. M. Branting, declared that Socialism must be realised by ordered collective production, not by terrorism by minorities.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
UNVEILING CEREMONY AT SINGAPORE.
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
Singapore, February 6. At the centenary unveiling ceremony, the Governor received the addresses of the local Chambers of Commerce, and the representa tives of the Chinese, Mohammedans, and United Malays' Council. The Governor of the Netherlands wired, expressing his congratula- tions and wishing success and prosperity to Singapore. Thousands were present, and the day was observed as a holiday. Sports were held and there were also a fair and fireworks.
AFFAIRS IN PORTUGAL.
OFFICIAL DENIAL OF MONARCHIST VICTORIES.
We understand that His Ex-
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
returned
When Sergeant Bond arrived on the scene he found the occup ants of the night soil boat had already abandoned the damaged vessel.
agreement.
The Northern delegates have accepted Tong Siu Yi's proposal that the chief delegate only shall speak at the Conference.
BILLIARDS.
The Garrison Tournament. The following are the results of the games played last night;—
Staff and Departmenis:
He did not receive any com→ Inspector Gordon brought the munication from Tokyo concern- case before Commander Beck-ing the matter, and he did not with, R.N. at the Marine Court know whether Tokyo hadap to-day for the purpose of deciding proached the Chinese Minister on which party was for responsible the subject. He made no threats the collision.
of military measures it assurances that the documents would not be disclosed were not given. He never referred to Great Britain or to internal troubles in Great Britain, and he did not threaten financial pressure on China. The Chan Woo, the first defendant, Chinese Vice-Minister of the Staff Segt. Leith and coxwain of the Seagull
Waichiaopu had not replied: Segt. Major Sainsbury......200
Mr. Obata believed the matter QMS. Sherriff ..... gave evidence to the effect that was referred to the other Allied his launch was conveying a num-Legations.
The R. A. Sergeants' Meas. ber of men from No. 2 wharf to the
Sergt. Gillard Asked "What is the position if Company's lighters, reaching China requested the Japanese to Segt. Major Pragnell the ss. Hanoi at 7-15 which was agres to publication and the Japa Segs. Major Youngman...
Mr. Obta said, This evening the R.A.M.C. will moored at No. 5 bony. His cese refused?'
Japan does not object to play the three remaining games launch was running nine knots an hour but at the stern of the publication of the the documents.with the 83rd Company, R.G.A. The following games have been Hanoi he reduced the speed as he The question is merely one of aw the night soil boat was ap-
procedure. proaching under fall sail and were, Mr. Obata said he did not R. A. Sergeants' Mess (Last two
fixed for next week: Monday- Asked what the documents Staff and Departments versu in favourable strong wind toward know. him. He blow two blasts signalis
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...200
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...154
...181
Asked whether Japan would games). Tuesday semi final gam- ing to the boat to alter her course. agree to the publication of the es, First Garrison Battalion Man He was near the lighters and Arms Contract of 1915, the Sino-chesters reraus 88th Co., R.G.A.
Thursday-Two final games. about thirty feet from the Hanoi Japanese Military Convention of and everybody on board jumped 1918, and the Shangtung Railway to the lighter when the collision Agreement of 1918, which was
COMMENTS ON JAPAN ESE starboard side of his launch and ary. He did not think it necessary signed at Tokio, Mr. Obata said occurred. The boat struck the they could be disclosed if necess-
DEMANDS. Peking. February 5.-Probably five minutes later it sank. The that the Shangtung Railway no diplomatic incident in the boat made no step to avoid the Agreement be ratified.
history of Peking has aroused collision. Mr. Robertson, repre Asked whether or not it was such interest as the recent Japan esting the Godown Company, usual for a Plenipotentiary to ese demands. The opinion has intimated that the defendant had secure his Government's ratific-been generally expressed that the been with the company for eight ation of an agreement containing desperate representations made years and had no trouble before. Political considerations, Mr. Obats by Mr. Obata reflect the desperate
Mr. Charles Archee, overseer of
said he believed it was, but the situation of the Japanese milit the Godown company, said that he contain such.
Shantung Agreement did not arists, but the public fails to understand how success could be wis on board the Seagull on the Reverting to the Peace Con-expected to attend such tactics." morning in question. She was ference Mr. Obata thought it Astonishment, profound and proceeding towards the lighter would be necessary to disclose to deep, is the keynote of public when she was struck near the the Peace Conference all the opinion.
Mr. Obtata's interview with the stock-hold by the night soil boat. documents bearing upon the The Seagull was by the side of subjects under discussion. correspondents is humorously the Hanoi when she was struck
Replying to questions, Mr. discussed, and the principal com and she discharged the passengers
Obata said there was nothing in menta are "If Mr. Obata after the impact. The night soil his visit to the Waichisopu to merely drew the attention of the terrify the Chinese. He did not Government in a friendly way to boat attempted to sail away
understand their alarm. It was a departure from the ordinary He did not know diplomatic procedure, why did not Lo Man, second defendant and very queer. steersman of the night sail boat, whether Tokio had approached the Government promptly acqui
the Chinese Minister in con esce? Why did the Government stated he was assisted in the helm nection with the matter. There deem it necessary to refer the by two men while another stood was nothing very unusal in a matter to the Diplomatic Com- at the bow to keep a good look-Minister receiving and acting up-mittee of the Cabinet, and, He heard no blasts blown on instructions from & Delegation according to Mr. Daba's own and he intended to pass between or elsewhere without reference to the launch and the Hanoi. his Home Government Such His Worship: Do you think it matters depended upon the discre, safe as a steersman to go under fall sail, between a steam launch and a big moored steamer thirty or forty feet apart? Is it your common practice to try such a journey?
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tion of the Minister concerned.
showing the Allied Legations?
"The statement that Mr. Obata
acted without Tokyo's knowledge is considered most interesting in It was not true that Japan was its implied suggestion that the militarily demonstrating in Man Japanese Delegation ignored churia, or that the Consul-General Tokyo. It is asked whether the at Mukden was urging Chang people's representatives at Tokyo Tso-lin to bring pressure to bear are merely a cipher in the Island upon the Central Government Empire's diplomacy.
with a view to securing the These questions find no satisfy- adoption of the Japanese point of ing reply. There is reason to be
view. No arrangement had been lieve that the Government has
The results of the Chinese New Year Holiday Compe- titions sre 29 follows: We are indebted for the
The Running Bogey Pool for following communication to Mr.
Defendant: If the launch did E.V.M.R. de Soués,
men whe won by A. Ritchie, 10 the Portuguese Consul in Hongkong, down, his being the only card move it is quite safe. I did
made with the Chinese Govezu- | surmounted the first anxiety. Nó out of 41 entries my best to avoid the collision.
His Worship: I don't agree relating to Tsingtao.
ment since the 1915 Agreement reply has yet been given to Mr. cellency the Governor of Macao The Shanghai Foursomes on with you. Chan Lum, a foki of
Obata, but it is believed that the has been authorised to state that Saturday afternoon were won by
Asked whether, in the event of Government realise that the the second there is no truth in the news of Lt. Col. Harvey & Capt. Goode corroborative evidence and said Delegates not to present the for it is impossible to hide the defendant gave China refusing to instruct her end will be the same in any case, score of -94-10-84 the recent monarchist victories with
that when they realised the secret documents to the Con- fact that if the Government in Portugal. The Republican net. There were nine entries position of their boat it was too ference, or by ignoring his visit ordered the Delegates to recede regime continues in force, and at For the Mixed Doubles Medal
to the Waichisopu by not an from the strong position they a reception given by the Round competition on Monday new Acting Minister of Foreign afternoon there were 21 entries
would arise for China, Mr. Obata transfer the present diplomatic swering at all, a serious situation adopted, which would merely Affairs, Dr. Francisco Manuel the winners being Mr. and Mrs,
said, "Not at all,”
situation from Feking to the Couceiro da Costa, to the Diplo Ritchie whose score was 107-10
Asked whether Japan, in such Peace Conference itself; that is, matic Corps on the 4th instant-97 net.
circumstances, intended to exact if the Chinese Delegation dosa
penalty or bring pressure upon not, as Mr. Obats asid China in any way, Mr. Obata Japanese Delegation possEBE said, "No, I China does not the power to gain doas poss comply, it cannot be helped."
rently of
late.
Mr. Archee, recalled, affirmed that when the collision happened his launch was about forty feet from the Hanoi.
in Lisbon, the most cordial greet It is notified that, in future. Commander Beckwith found ings were exchanged with the orders for meals and rooms at that the collision was caused by representatives of all foreign Fanling should be given direct to the reckless navigation of the
Fanling and not to Happy Valley night soil junk. States.
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Government.