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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE LABOUR CONFERENCE.
PREMIER ON PEACE PRELIMINARIES.
London, February 27. At the big Labour Conference, the Premier, after paying a tribute to the saving note of statesmanship in the speeches of the Conference, and the desire to find a solution of besetting problems, and uttering a warning that the resources of the country were not anlimited, declared that the demand for national factories had passed away. It was useless for some to undertake work for the purpose of making work. The blockade could not be removed until Germany had signed a Treaty of Peace which would make war impossible. He was very hopeful that the preliminaries of peace would be signed within the next few weeks.
The Premier declared that the old sectional controversies must be eliminated. We would do that gradually. The spectre of industrial unrest, which was preventing the industrial machine from being restored, must be abolished. The confidence of trader and worker must be restored if the chariots of commerce were to But the atmosphere of suspicion was thickening be re-started. instead of clearing. There were faults on both sides. Employers must trust the workers more. Industry could not thrive unless the workers had an interest therein.
RETURN OF GERMAN PRISONERS.
MARSHAL FOCH'S STATEMENT.
Amsterdam, February 27. According to a Berlin message, the Keinische Zeitung states that Marshal Foch, in a written statement to Herr Erzberger, replying to the request for the return of German prisoners, declared that there could not at present be a question of any such return, but the Allies would favourably consider the question of the early repatriation of those seriously ill and wounded.
POLISH AFFAIRS.
Warsaw, February 27, The Inter-Allied Mission to Poland is going to Posen to-morrow to meet the German representatives as regards the carrying out of the terme of the Artsistice relating to the Polish-German frontier.- Sir Ema Howard has notified the Polish Government that Britain has recognised the independence of Poland and acknowledged her Government.
PRINCESS PATRICIA MARRIED,
London, February 27, The wedding of Princess. Patricia and the Hon. A. R. M. Ramsay, D.8.0., RN,, was celebrated at noon. The bride drove to Westminster Abbey in a closed Royal landau drawn by grey horses, the pastillions wearing scarlet coats. The weather was dull. The streets were lined with cheering crowds.
The scene in the crowded Abbey was most impressive. H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught gave away his daughter and the bride and bridegroom thereafter returned to St. James' Palace in an open landau, being given a most enthusiastic reception. At the wedding luncheon there were 6fty guests, including the King and Queen. The honeymoon will be spent in the country.
It is announced that the bridegroom has been appointed Naval Attache in Paris..
THE LABOUR SITUATION.
ISSUE OF STRIKE NOTICES POSTPONED.
"London, February 27.
A conference of the delegates of the Miners Federation of Great Britain has decided to postpone the issue of strike notices until March 22, which is two days after the Coal Commission's interim report on bours and wages."
M. CLEMENCEAU ABOUT AGAIN.
Paris, February 27. M. Clemenceau this moming visited the War Ministry and con- ferred with departmental chiefs. He was given an ovation on leaving
his house.
M. Clemenceau visited President Poincaire this afternoon and then attended a meeting of the Council of Ten. Afterwards he called at the Ministry of War, where he discussed business with heads of departments and conferred with Marshal Foch.
DISARMAMENT OF ENEMY.
.EXPERTS' REPORT PRESENTED.
London, March 3.
A Press Bureau communique from Paris says the Supreme War
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
By Courtesy of the South China Morning Posé "J
--INFLUENZA WORSE IN SHANGHAL
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PNEUMONIA DEVELOPING AMONGST FOREIGNERS,
Shanghai March 4. The influenza outbreaks are again growing worse. cases are developing pneumonia, especially among foreigners.
REPATRIATION OF GERMANS DELAYED.
Shanghai, March 4. The repatriation of Germans has to be delayed owing to lack completion of the arrangements.
The Hankow Germans have arrived.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE DEADLOCK.
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Shanghai, March £. There is no sign of a break in the Peace Conference deadlock.
MISSING JEWELS DISCOVERED.
Shanghai, March 4, 122 The $60,000 worth of jewels stolen from the Mikimoto shap many months ago have been dramatically recovered; One of the prisoners who went to Vladivostok and has just returned was caught The prisoner digging them up from a hole in the Public Gardens. threw them into the Whangpoo river in trying to escape, bat was caught and the jewels fished up.
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TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
(Wah Taz Fat Po Service),
Peking, March 4. Mandate is issued ordering
In connection with the interest"} ing paper which was read by Mr.” ̈ 1. Will the Government draw F.B.L. Boulay at the Conference the attention of the Right Honor of the O.KMS, in the St. Paul's of able the Secretary of State for the College (a report of which appears
Colonies to the importance to the fon page 2) an interesting dis Colony of Hongkong of it being cussion arose. made one of the Stations in the After the reading of the paper, proposed Imperial Air Service the Chairman said the Confer the stoppage of fighting in Shenst which is being inangarated? she had heard the very exhaus-and a division of the areas of
defence. 2. Will the Government con- tive note on the discussion, and
It is reported from American nder the advisability of reserving there was very little they could
large area in the North Western disagree with. It guminarised will assume charge of Carman sources that Britain and France. portion of the plan in the middle all that they had to say. Le interests in Shantung, of which the Sheung Shui Hallway galarida was important sad Tang Shao-yee has telegraphed Station is situate for the purpose he thought that these resolutions an appeal to the Diplomatic Corps of an Aerodrome?
that were to be put to the regarding Peking's - non-com- Conference would do. Personally pliance with the armistice terms, he was prepared to admit that which is causing a deadlock at
the pesce conference. the educational facilities were scanty. There did not seem any Kwangsi, has telegraphed for 14
Luk Wing-ting, Tuchun. whs why schools lakhs of dollars for the disband- should not established. ment of troops. We are asked to remind tho Chinese edtion to should not be
Shanghai, March 4. taking part in the performance expensive. Various schools The Cabinet has wired Chan of "The Crucifixion Shanghai, March 3,
on Good ware found in very inhealthy Kai-kim saying that fighting in The Peace Conference has been suspended till Feking gives Friday that the first rehearsal spots, and there was no reason (Shenni after the 13th was through satisfaction. Action is awaited from the Diplomatic Corps on the takes place to-morrow evening in why they should be in such a misunderstanding, because the Southern statement setting forth the position.
the Cathedral at6 p.m.
condition. That, he thought, telegraphic instructions were was the root of the whole matter. delayed in transmission. There
fore Chan Shu-fan had not New schools would troep away disobeyed orders and could not the child labour question and we be removed. The Cabinet will would not be grested with the come full responsibility. If sight of children curling heavy fighting continues hereafter. loads on the Peak because they
The Diplomatic. Body & Pagoda Cemetery on Friday last. would be in school. There was meeting on Saturday decided not Those who attended included no argument in maying that we to interfere in the Chinese Cone practically all the foreigners in mon of the whole of South China, submit friendly advice unging a would be regulating is educa-ference suspension, but it will the officers of Foochow and
It had been urged think the in resumption of the: Conference as various local steamers in port at
dustrial system had brought monk soon as possible, people together in cogisted places. In Hongkong weered A MOTOR-CAR FATALITY. Hesars. Benjamin and Potts from a small ares. There should are in receipt of a telegram from be more provision made for That: their Shanghai Office stating that children's playgrounds. the New Engineering and Ship seemned. to him to be a fuitda
Mr. J. P. Wood, in his caps- building Works Ltd., has mental feature of the address that city as Coroder, this maraing London, March 3. declared a dividend of Tis. 1.00 evening. He wished to leave the held an inquest with the aid of A Press Bureau announcement says the Secretary for India (20%) and a bonus of Tis. 0.50 other questions for discussion. a jury into the death of a child, announces that Nasrulla, the late Ameer's brother, has been for the year ended 31st Decem Mr. Mackenzie said he would 25 days old, who was Frocked proclaimed Amser of Afghanistan with the consent of the Jellalabad ber, 1918. The profit for the notables, Inayatulia waving the claims in his uncle's favour-year amounts to approximately Nasralla's succession, however, is not recognised at Kabul. where Tls. 550,000, as compared with Amanulla, the late Ameer's third son, has declared himself Ameer and assumed the reins of Government. Nasrulla has made submission. Tis. 441,348.70 for the previous
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
MORE TROUBLE IN GERMANY.'
STRIKES AND REBELLION.
Berlin, February 26.
The Vossische Zeitung says reports from Weimar show that the strike in the Central German brown coal district is becoming extended. Halle is in a state of rebellion. Huch property has been destroyed. The Berlia-Halle-Weimar Railway is badly damaged Communication and traffic thereon is completely at a standstill with Berlin via Leipzig is also interrupted, owing to the raile
A general strike has broken out at Erfuri having been tom up.
AFGHANISTAN AFFAIRS.
CHOOSING A NEW AMEER.
GERMANS ON SHAMEEN.
THE REPATRIATION AREANGEMENTS.
London, February 25 (delayed).
In the House of Commons, replying to Colonel Yate, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth stated that arrangements were being made for the repatriation of Germans in the British Concession at Shamsen, China, and it was hoped that this would come about early in
March.
RACE PONIES.
TO-DAY'S AUCTION.
The annual sale of race ponies by auction took place this after- noon at the Fountain opposite the City Hall. Mr. F. O. M.
Council discussed the report of military, naval and air experts con-Hurley, of Meears. Hughes and cating disarmament of the enemy. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday.
REPUBLIC OF SAXONY.
Amsterdam, February 27.
A message from Berlin says the Soviets have proclaimed the Republic of Saxony, and a general strike at Leipzig. All railway traffic in Saxony is stopped."
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
WHY AMERICA MUST ENTER,
Washington, February 27. President Wilson lengthily discussed the League of Nations with the Congressional Foreign Relations Committees, whom he sold that unless the United States entered the League, the League "would fail and chaos would result in Europe.
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FRANCE'S BUGE WAR LOSSES.
Faris, February, 27.
"ir sollicially estimated that France's war losses total nearly £5,000DUB:800.
JELER CLADES.
· NATIONAL- HOME UNDER BEITISH TRUSTEESHTEP.
London, Februarychl
Reuter learns that the Zionist delegates heard by the Essoe Conference to-day claimed the right of Jews to constitute Palestine
Hough, acted as auctioneer and there was a rather small crowd presant. Sixty-seven animals were offered against 46 last year and the highest price was obtained by was Starlight (370) which bought by Mr. Nemazoe.
The following is the list of ponies, purchasers and the prices paid :-
Gray pony-$20, Ming Yuen
Gardens,
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There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Capt W. H. Thom, the pilot, who died at Foochow on February 27. The deceased was buried
the time.
year.
in the
A-CHILD KILLED.
like to mention the children's down by a motor-car in Den playground. He had often pes Voeux Road on the 23rd ultimo. ed the Blake gardens and what. It appears that motor-car No. truck him was that there were 124, belonging to the Mercury no children there. He was won- darage, in the afternoon on the dering whether any provision is day in question, knocked down At 2 o'clock this morning made to have an overseer, and ith old woman, 75 years of age, young thief was caught red-whether the parents do not damed Lau Tin, who was carry gofag a small baby, about a month handed in a house in Praya East, allow their children to
out to long distances for fold. The baby was killed, and He went to the house and jumped: inside through the kitchen door fear of them baing kidnapped. the woman severely injured. that was open The woman He asked whether these provis The accidant took place near Western Market, when the car was of the house just then went irto ions were made in any way. the kitchen to prepare some teank there was a caretaker in a crossing from north to Mr. Howley said he did not going from west to east and the when she met the thief. She King John.-$75, Mr. Blank, threw the pot down and yelled in the gardens, but provision could oath. The chauffeur sounded
! ha hora: King Jeff. Ne bid.
such a way that it struck terror be made for it.
Mr. Newbome said that
A verdict o£ "Accidental Bend Or.-$115, Mr. Sedg-into the heart of the unwelcome
the children Death” was retired. visitor and he jumped into the if they took backyard, falling on the roof of sway from carrying heavy loads the lavatory He had nothing to they would have the women do add to the story and Mr. Wooding it. sent him to gaol for three months.
wick.
Stiggins-$30, Chung Tang,
Peckani.- No bid. Tracy Tapman.-$50, Mr. Galluzzi.
Snodgrass.-$30, Tam Wing. Maybe.-8170, Bought in. Anticipation. 65, Ah Poy. Bantam Dahlia.-$5, Cheung Sam Ting.
Wedding Bells-$80, Mr. Grimstone.
Rock Mouse.--$40, Ab Chut. Claret $130, Mr. Staves. Heart 50, Mr. Gegg. Club. 50, Mr. Gegg. Spade. 30, Ming
Vesuvius Dahlia!—#125, Mr. Staves.
Olympic Dahlia -$30, Ab Chut.
Tweed Dahlia.-$35, Tam Wing.
Avon Dablia.-$50,r:Souza, Garden. Thames Dablia.-$30, Ming Yuen Gardens.
Conqueet Dahlia$40, Ab
Rheostat 110, Mr. Gegg. Dan pony.-$50, Laa Ming. Blighty King-$20, Ming/Chut. Yuen Gardens.
Prudent King-$30, Ah Chnt. Turf King-$85, Mr. Gegg. Catford.-95, Mr. Gegg. Castello Branco.- $25, Ah Chut.
First Fiddle.-$55, Mr. StaveB. Losing Hazard,-$30, R. P. Thursfield.
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Gold Mohur.-$45, 8. T. She. Lecapon-$25, Loi Fook. Firefly:-$155, Mr. Staves. 2nd Violin --$35, Ah Pui. American Chief$225 Mr. Soares ►
Essex Chief :-850 Ah Pui. Congo Chief-$130, Mr. Gon- zales,
Onions--$25, AB Chut, Bay pony$30, Ah Chat- Buchung Note 25, Chan Farm) Jan Taungana
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Black Cat.-$30, Mr. Souza: Tambourine.$65,
Chan Sum
COMPANY REPORT. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT OOM LTD.
The Chairman The child is not a free agent; the woman is Mr. Schofield mid that with regard to the carrying of lokda it was healthy work. It w Subject audit, the Directors done in the open air. If the of the G Island Cement Co. load was excesive, it was the Ltd., will, at the forthoing.. | look-out of the parenta......
meeting of shareholders, "to be
Mr. Newooms said he would held on 22nd inst, fecommend like to see Mr. Schofield putting the following allocation. ef" himself in the place of the profits:-
Water Bay
ings & Machad an additional
To pay a Bonus to
child and
carrying the To write.off Yuen loads or in the position of the mother who carried them, Diamond,
Mr. Schofield said it was a Ting.
question of getting thà tên class, To pay s.... Divínái df 80 cants për White Fan Mr. Gegg. and that would be attractive.
sikre (Laughter). If he was a Chinese Cassius.
Congdon. child working on the Peak be Blighty-$70, AMPSE
would not think of the maitér except for the 10 dents's day,
With regard to reformatories Mr. and industrial sbhoolá, Schofield said the Government run them with would not sufficient insight into the useds: of the child.
- Bannock,—$50, Mr. Gegg.
Burst Length-$240, Mr. Galuzzi.
Sea Sand-$40, 'Ah Chut. Basch Saud-$65, Mr. Souza, Woodworker,-$45, Lieut
Jones.
Lieut.
In every case reformistories Meygoon-$35, Jhun Sam should be run by Christian bodies, He did not think they should be Government institutions, Covarúment could ren
To plice to Reserve
Fand
To write off Steamers, Launches & Light-
$40,000.00
320,000,00
18,951.79
5,009.03
Btw, an additional 100,000.00 To write of Hok. In Works Buildings & Machinery, an ad-,
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