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The
Hongkong Telegraph.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. 1919.
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TROUBLE IN SHANGHAI,
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JAPANESE BAILORS STAB CHINESE POLICEMEN.
Shanghai, May 28, Three Chinese policemen have been stabbed, two of them seriously, by Japanese saHors in the wayside district. They tried to prevent a fight among the sailors, who, resenting the interference. turned on the policemen. The sailors escaped.
AUSTRALIAN WARSHIPS AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore. May 27.
The Australian cruiser Brisbane, with, the latest type of submarine, has arrived here.
THE JAVA VOLCANO,
GREAT DESTRUCTION FEARED
Singapore, May 27. Details of the volcanic eruption in Java are still very scant. It is stated that 40.000 acres of rice and much sugar and tobacco were destroyed.
CHINESE STUDENTS STRIKE.
Shanghai, May 27.
PLEADING AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION.
London, May 22.- Speaking on the Indian Budget in the House of Commons, Mr. Montagu said, he would say to the Dominion colleagues at the Force Conference table that the position of equality which they had given India's representatives was wholly inconsistent with the treatment of Indians in the Dominions in South Africa.
Referring to Afghanistan, Mr. Montagu attributed the Amir's unprovoked attack to the combined forces of Mahommedan unrest, his effort to consolidate his position on his shaky throne, and the emissaries of Bolshevism. The danger în India was not past, but the rioting had demonstrated the loyalty of the Indian Army and the Indian Police to a man. Nine Europeany and 400 Indians were.
killed in the recent disturbances.
AFGHAN TRIBES WAITING TO CAST THE DIE
A WATCHING ATTITUDË
London, May 22. Reuter's Agency learns that the Afghans have concentrated large forces including wang well-armed regulars, against "the British. Despite the activity of the Amir's emissaries, most, frontier tribes are staunch. Some of those who, are wavering will probably support the side gaining the first success.
SPECULATIONS ON PEACE TREATY.
ALLIED DELEGATES OPTIMISTIC.
Paris, May 26.
The great question in all sections of the Peace Conference The student strike has resulted in the suspension of all concerning the signature of the Peace Treaty, turns on the optimistic
It is rapidly educational institutions in Shanghai and vicinity.
opinion that the Germans will sign it, which gains ground. In spreading to the neighbouring provinces.
case there is no hitch on either side, the signature is assumed as likely to take place by June 10.
·REQUISITIONED STEAMER.
Marshal Foch has returned from the Rhine district and was received by M. Clemenceau, after which M. Clemenceau called on President Wilson.
The Council of Four has approved the report made by Marshal Foch, the Allied Armies being ready to move almost instantaneously.
Shanghai, May 27. The Pacific Mail steamer Archer has been requisitioned by the-Harex, American Government to take 2000 Czech wounded Vladivostock. home.
LUMBER YARD FIRE
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Shanghai, May 27. A fire has seriously damaged part of the China Import and Export lumber yard at Yangtzepoo,
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Chines Crannetvint Ners
Service
CHINA AND THE PEACE TREATY.
Shanghai, May 27. The Chinese Minister to France, Hu Wei-tuk, has telegraphed aying there are seven reasons why China must not delay in signing the Treaty of Peace.
EDITOR'S RELEASE DEMANDED,
Shanghai, May 27. The American Minister wifi, lodge a formal protest against the closing down of the Yik Sai Po,demanding the immediate res.oration of that paper and the release of the editor.
A certain British journalist has sent a joint petition with Chinese and foreign editors requesting the release of the editor of the Vik Seri Pu. but whether successful or not is not yet known.
JAPANESE CRUISERS STRANGE VISIT.
Shanghai, May 27. Four Japanese cruisers have appeared of the Shanhaikwan Coast. Government has asked the reason therefor but has received no reply. It is reported that several others will cruise off the Southern Provinces.-
THE STUDENT TROUBLE.
Shanghai, May 27.
A Mandate was issued on the 25th prohibiting the holding of meetings, making of demonstrations and the issuing of circulars. The Ministry of Education instructs the principals of all schools that students must resume study within three days.
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
AMERICAN GOODS FOR DEVASTATED REGIONS.
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AN INTERESTING AGREEMENT.
Paris, May 26.
An agreement has been entered into between the French and the American Quartermaster of the Corps, whereby all machinery, office fixtures, typewriters, automobiles and wagons of all kinds being used by the American Army will be turned over to the French Government for use in the devastated regions of Northern French-Harás.
COLOURED RACES OF AMERICA
'DEMAND.POR EQUAL RIGHTS.
Paris, May 26:
Every delegate to the Peace Conference has received a copy of a protest of the coloured people of America against the non-insertion of a clause in the Peace Treaty obliging each nation amongst the Allies to grant equal civil rights to its own citizens.—Havas.
FUTURE OF CONSTANTINOPLE.
Paris, May 26.
It is now virtually certain that there will be no Treaty with Turkey, in spite of the opinion prevalent in England, which favours the retention of Constantinople as the seat of Turkish sovereignty, Haras.
AERIAL FLIGHT FROM BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA.
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SINGAPORE. AND F.M.S.. IN THE BOUTE-
Paris, May 22.
The Prime Minister of Australia in 'consultation with the British Royal Aero Club, has decided. on the conditions of the proposed flight from Great Britain to Australia for a prize of $50,000 offered by the Commonwealth Government. The airmen will cross France, Alexandria, Bagdad, Singapore and the Malay Archipelago. The flight must be accomplished within 720 hours-Hats.
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THE ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
FRENCH CONCERN OVER BRITISH PARTICIPANTS. -
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Paris, May 22.
THE TRANSATLANTIC AERIAL ROUTE.
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The above sketch indicates the shortest aerial route across the Atlantic. Major Hawker, whose fate is still unknown, made’St. John's his starting point.,
^ EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THREAT ON PETROGRAD.
Copenhagen, May 21, The Esthenian National Assembly has passed a resolu- tion declaring itself an independent republic, claiming a place in the League of Nations and reaffirming its will to fight the Bolshevists to the bitterest end The Swedish newspaper Folketsdagblad" states that the Esthonians are advancing in the direction of Fakoff and are now only fifty miles from Petrograd
British troops have landed at Luga Bay and occupied a number of villages after, Eghts with Bolshevists and Sovieters.
Petrograd is much alarmed" It has been decided to defend the city to the last and destroy it if captured.
Letters of an official nature state that the Bolshevist offensive of May 18 and 19 failed, immediate counter-attacks wiping out the enemy's initial successes and inflicting heavy losses
Berlin, May 21.
A message from Liban says that with the warm weather the offensive by Soviet troops against the Baltic regions has begun. Violent fighting has been proceeding since May 19 on the entire front of Schlock and Bausch
NORTHERN RUSSIANE.
Murmansh, May st:
A relief force has arrived after an uneventful voyage.
The army is very keen.
London, May 22
A Murmansk commacique itates that Allied troops on May 20 drove the enemy from their main position north of Medvyejyagora, inflicting, heavy losses. Italian reinforce ments are arriving. The pursuit of the enemy, who is believed to be in full retreat, continued southwards.
BIG SHIPPING DEAL
New Turk. May 20, The Director of the International Mercantile Marine has formally approved of the sale of its British-owned tonnage to a London syndicate. The transaction involves shipping vaciously estimated at from 75,000 to $5,000 tons valued at A share- approximately twenty-seven millions sterling. holders' meeting has been called for 16th June to vote on the proposition.
PLAGUE ON HOME STEAMER.
London, May 259.
A soldier aboard the City of Sparta, from Bombay on April 3rd., died on the voyage of bubonic plague. On arrival at Liverpool on April 29 the vessel was quarantined and, disinfected. Subsequently a native sailor died of bubonic on May 16.
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To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 3s 6,7-16d. The Weather.
Forecast Fair. Barometer 29.75. Temperature 2 p.m. --80 Humidity 2 p.m.-68.
TELEGRAMS.
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THE SILVER MARKET.
London, May 24 Silver is quoted at 51361. The market is steady.
London, May 22. Silver is quoted at 514. The market is steady.
London. May 21.
Silver is quoted at 31d. Atherica" is selling.
London, May, 20.
Silver is quoted at $2153 market is quiet.
LEST WE FORGET:
About the beginning of Septem- ber I was on patrol duty between St. Gilles and Termonde and saw two Belgian soldiers whose eyes had been gonged out with bayonet thrusts, and who had received seven bullet wounds in the back. A peasant showed us these soldiers. He had buried them with a sack over the body and very little earth on top. He drew back the sack together, with the earth so as to show us the bodies. I informed, my officer, but he is now dead. On the road to Namar I saw the body of a woman lying in the road with a bayonet wound through the heart-Official deposition of a Belgian soldier before the Committee on German Outrages.
OBJECTORS RELEASED.
Ten conscientious objectors who were sentenced to death in France in May, 1916, and whose sentences were subsequently commuted to terms of ten year* TRAMWAY PROSECUTION. the defendent
got off
penal servitude, were released car. The others stayed be- from Maidstone Gaol recently. hind and attempted to assault Three of them, H. S. Beavis
A TROUBLESOME STUDENT.
the
the conductor.. O seeing (Edmonton), F. Murfin (Louth), this, the accused and another
and A. W. Taylor (Edmonton)," man again boarded the car and John Mathias, student, resid-attempted to pull the conductor have been continuously in prison for nearly three years. Batches Police whistles of objectors were released and ing at No. 123, Praya East, was out of the car. summoned by the Hongkong were blown by the motorman, and left Princetown just afterwards. Tramway Company, before Mr. they ran away. The accused was Other batches will go daily until on arrested by a constable and laterall have left the prison, which
R. E. Lindsell today, charges
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY."
of unlawfully con- the summons was taken out tinuing to stay on the foot-against him. Mr. Shenton added will then be prepared for convicts, board of one of their cars on that the conductor still bore the the 17th-instant, after having evidences of a black eye which he been requested by the conductor received from the defendent. to go inside; and obstructing and
To the charges of disobeying assaulting the conductor in the the conductor's request and ob- execution of his duty.
assaulter structing him, the It is no exaggeration to say that for the last 48 hours Major
Mr. W. E. L. Shenton prosecut-pleaded guilty. He also admitted Hawker and Commander Grieve have been in the thoughts of every
that it was made through pro Frenchman. No sporting event or test was ever followed in Parised on behalf of the Tramway the offence of assault, but stated with such anxious interest.
Mr. Shenton said the facts of vocation, the conductor having P.m. the case were that on the 17th given him a push.
"Star" Ferry Co, Ltd.-Meet- instant car No. 43 was going, Mr. Shenton said that, in con- from Causeway Bay in a westernection with the charge of ing of Shareholders at the Offices ly direction when the accused obstruction he understood the of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson &z and three Portuguese boarded it Government sited the Tram Co, Ltd-11.30 am
FRENCH ACADEMY APPOINTMENT
Company.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m... Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
TO-MORBIW..
Paris, May 22, -- Emile Bergerat has been elected a member of the Academie (and stood on the rear footboard way Company in conducting its Peak Tramways Co
Goncourt. Havas.
FRENCH FLYING RESTRICTIONS REMOVED,
Ltd.
and, notwithstanding the fact traffic, which was none too easy. Meeting of shareholders at the that they were requested by the The accused was fined $5 on Hongkong Bob conductor to go inside, they refus the first charge and $10 Victoria The ed to get inside and continued to on the charge of assaulting. The Paris, May 22.
ride on the footboard. When the third charge was withdrawn, His
consider Tached Heard Street, the Wor be removed throughout the GER
uned to them, their evil
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Shanghai, May 27. Owing to a difference of opinion with a certain important sonage regarding the peace negotiations, Chu Kai-kim returned to Tientsin on the 25th; declaring that he would not join in politics again but will devote his time, to industries.
Restrictions on flying are
The On Fook Club is trying hard to get its own man appointed whole of French territory. A társumber of seroplanes, mo chief peace delegate but Chu Bai-chong will not agree, fearing such an appointment would rouse the South's opposition.
longer useful to military authorities it be sold for civilian fyitie.