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Hongkong Telegraph.
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
MONDAY, JULY 1919.
8290 壹拜雞號七月七英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
CONDITIONS IN GERMANY.
-AMERICA-AND-ITALY® PREFARING TO RESOME TRADE.
• London. July 1.
The reports of British officers on the economic conditions prevailing in Germany, issued as a White Paper, show that Count Rantzau, interviewed, said he was prepared to go to any length to convince England, France and America of his bona fides. What knowledge he had he would readily disclose, if thereby the peril of Bolshevism could be better understood and combated. He'did not consider the situation beyond repair.
Officers who visited-Breslau were shocked at the conditions in the poor quarters. Soup kitchens brew spinach for babies from three weaks to three years, and the sight of babies sucking spinach soup from battles, in place of milk. was distressing. The average weight of a baby at birth was four pounds. Charts showed that babies at the end of the third year weighed little more than at the end of the
first
Berlin gave no evidence of any amelioration in the food bonditions compared with January. There was an increasing togdency by the people to give way to despair. The impression was gained that Berlin was totally corrupted.
GREAT BRITAIN'S PLEDGE TO PROTECT FRANCE.
WHEN AND WHY.
Paris, July
Le Journal says that under the Anglo-Franco-American Treaty Great Britain is bound to defend France only if the United State take up arms and rice versa.
Intervention will occur if the articles of the Peace Treaty providing for disarmament in the Rhineland are insuffic protect France.
WHY RATIFICATION IS NECESSARY.
It is pointed out that the Anglo American agreement promising ratified by the Governments of America and Great Britain after succour to France in the event of German aggression must be which it will be submitted to the Council of the League of Nations, which is expected to authorise the agreement.
The ratification is designed to avoid delays in consulting the Council should an occasion arise for immediate action.
FRANCE'S DESIRE FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PEACE. Regarding Silesia, the officers conclude this is a wonderful litate province which has fought hard through the war and since the
Paris, July 2. Armistice, to keep out evil influences. The people are order-loving,
M. Clemenceau received a great ovation in the Chamber of De- hard-working and morally sound. To-day Silesia only asks for paties in presenting the Bill to ratify the Peace Treaty. He said peace and fresh air involving freedom from Polish and Czech threats France will carry out the work of peace as she waged war, without of invasion and independence from Berlin. It will not flinching. A general peace would be a deceitful mirage Junless tolerate further loss of territory, especially in the neigh France was prepared to make internal peace, the foundation of bonthood of the coalfields about Euttowitz and Waldenburg. external peace, social union, remaining the foundation of the Silesia is better placed than any other province in Germany.country. Haras Apart from its food and coal resources, it possesses a good Army. It longs for in lependence, feeling that it is unable to trust Berlin. The officers are convinced that any programme of annexation, either in Grafschaft Glatz" or Waldenburg, is only calculated to drive the population to Bolshevism. The whole country up to the Frontier is pure German and should be allowed to remain so.
are" at present
Reporting on & visit to Berlin, East and West Prussia and Courland, Major Bertie štates that the Allied policy of an economic boycott is likely to prove a complete failure, as the United States are not prepared to co-operate therein, and engaged in various schemes for the capture of German trade for themselves as 3000 as the blockade is raised on German inland water transport. He declared that an American Chamber of Commerce has been founded in Berlin for revival of trade between Germany and the United States, also that Italy is about to resume trade relations with Germany. Bolshevism in Bavaria is a serious movement organised by non-Bayarians, both Bussino and Prussian, and fanned by irreconcilable pan-Germans. It is dangerous because the Bavaring hoops are Infected. The report declares that it is unable to judge whether Bolshevism can be checked, but the promptest action on the part of the Entente is indispensable. As regards the visit to Munich, the report states that even the old aristocracy is convinced of the hopelessness of mon- archism. It is felt that Bavaria must begin anew. The fear of Russianism is greater than the fear of Prussianism National Bavarian feeling is very strong and there is little feeling of solidarity with Russian terrorism or the Prussian Spartacists even amongst the most radical armed workmen, who, during the visit. controlled the situation.
ANOTHER TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHT.
R34 ON THE WAY.
AUSTRIAN PEACE TERMS.
TÊN DAYS' STUDY TO BE ALLOWED.
Paris, July 2 but it is thought that they will not be ready before next week. It is The Council is engaged in completing the Austrian peace terms,
intended that the Austrians. after they have received the last section of the terms, will be given ten days' study of them. It is Austrian Treaty all modifications made in the final draft of the also intended that in order to have time to incorporate in the German Treaty, which would equally apply to Austria, these modifi- cations will mostly be on points of detail.
· FATE OF TURKEY'S LOST TERRITORIES. -
WILL AMERICA ACT AS MANDATE?
Paris, July 2. is suspended, in order to allow President Wilson to consult the The Council of Five's consideration of the question of Turkey American Senate with regard to the advisability of the United States accepting one or more mandates for Turkey.
THE THORNY ITALIAN QUESTION.
A SOP FOR ITALY.“,
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Paris. July 2.
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London, July 2. The airship R34 left Scotland for America at 1.48 this morning.discussed in the form of certain Colonial concessions,
It is understood that a solution of the Italian problem is being London, July 2. The Air Ministry announces that to up one o'clock in the in Africa, to Italy, in return for her support of the Conference
decisions as regards the Adriatic..
afternoon R34 covered 430 nautical miles out of 3,100 to New York. The average speed was 42 knots in a thick fog. All is well.
TO BE A HISTORIC FLIGHT.
London, June 2.
R34 carries 30 people in a historic flight. The Commander is Major G. H. Scott. There are seven officers, also Brigadier E. M. Maitland, Senior Officer of the Airship Department of the, Ad- miralty, who travels as the Admiral does in a flagship and Lieut.- Commander Lansdowne, of the American Navy, who is travelling as a passenger. The remainder consist of non-coms, and Air Force. men. The ship is 639 feet long, 80 feet wide, lifts 30 tons, carries .000 gallons of petrol, is fitted with five Maori engines and has five days' generous food supply on board for the journey from East Fortune to Hazelhurst Long Island (New York), where the Ameri- can Navy has arranged a large landing ground for the R34. The route is 1,500 miles longer than the aeroplane route from New- foundland.
SOUTH AFRICA'S PART IN THE CONFLICT. ·
GENERAL BOTHA'S TRIBUTE TO THE EMPIRE.
THE COUNCIL OF FOUR.
Paris, July 1.
The announcement is premature that the Council of Four was to become a Council of Ten. It will be a Council of Five or Four.
"Mr. Lansing, M. Pichon, Mr. Balfour and Signor Tittoni will meet to-day to settle the paint.- Havas.
ON THE PARIS BOURSE.
Paris, July 1.
On the Bourse the general tone is firm. French Rentes have had a further advance.--HoR.
PARIS MUNICIPALITY HONOURS PEACE DELEGATES.
Photo: Tientsin - Pressi,“
M. PADEREWSKI
President of Poland, who, according to an over-night telegram, has just been handed the Polish Treaty for signature.
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent 1
THE SHANGHAI SHOOTING AFFRAY-
Shanghai, July 6.
The sentence on Golding, who was convicted of a shooting affair" sitting on the appeal... in the Astor Hotel, has been affirmed by the British Supreme Court
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THE SYDNEY DEPARTS.
Singapore, July 4.. H. M. A. S. Sydney has left for Australia. H. E. the Governor visited the ship and thanked the ship's company for their services in Singapore and Penang.
JOHORE OFFICIAL'S FUNERAL.
Singapore, July 4.
Ar the funeral of Dato Mentri at Johore, there was a great gathering of Malays and Europeans. The Sultan, the British Adviser and representatives of H. E. the Governor and General attended.
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SINGAPORE'S NEW YACHT CLUB. -
Singapore, July 2
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dailar on dezrand-so-day was 38.6.11-162
The Weather.
Forecasts Rain. Barometar 981. Temperature pu81 Humidity 2pm-83.
WAR COMFORTS.
QUEEN MARY'S NEMLE WORK GUILI
The report of the Hongkong branch of the above Guild for May and June states
"Catholic Women's Leagze Kander Miss Loureiro) May
3 pairs of socks, 8 pairs of bed. socks, 4 mufflers, 1 trench sweater,, 17 scrubbers. 24 maps, 60 food covers, 211 mosquito nets 624 rolled bandages and 900| sponge swabs. Jane pairs, of bed socks, 11 pairs of socks, 126 small masquito nets; 138 food covers, 2 sweaters, 1 muffler, 9 knitte scrubbers, 54 white hand- kerchiefs, 900 rolled bandages. and 1320 sponge swabs.
Union Church Working Party (under Mrs. Maconachiek-One case to Serbian Relief Fund - 527 mightdresses, 48 shirts, 28 wo men's and children's garments 6 pairs of children's stockings, 24- mufflers, 50 pairs of socks, 12 pairs of knee capé, 1 knitted rug and a large quantity of old cloth- ing for men and women.
The letter has been
received
21st General Hospital
Ras-el-Tin
Alexandria.
Dear Mrs. Jordan,”
Egypt 10/4/19
Allow me first to apologise at being so long in writing to, thank Jourself, Mrs. Gamer and the Ladies of Hongkong for känt splendid consignment of Medical, & Surgical ddds & ends. kindly forwarded per Commander Nares. They will come in most, useful for my hospital, which I r am pleased to tell you is the one out of the 4 Generals selected to stay on during the Army, of cccupation.
It was most kind of yourself responding to my request.
I have not seen Father Watson for some time, "be having left Alexandria for Montreal, but hear he is likely by to come back again.
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We are all delighted the "War" is ended; but we are kept busy here in Egypt by a little internal trouble.
Doctor are enjoying the best of It trust both yourself and the health with kindest regards to you both. s.
Sincerely yours," (Sd) PERCY J. PROBYN.
A Yacht Club has been formed at Singapore was thirty nem-CHINA'S REVISED TARIFF.
Mr. Nutt is President,
SINGAPORE'S LOYALTY.
Singapore, July 2,
The Council has passed a resolution of loyalty to H.M. the King.
PRICE OF RICE.
Singapore, July 2.
REPORTED ALLIANCE BETWEEN GERMANY AND JAPAN. -
The retail price of rice has been fixed at 75 cents per gant
London, July 2,
Paris, July 1 The Paris Municipality honoured the Peace delegates. M. General Botha has sailed for Capetown' by the Llan Stephan Castle. Prior to his departure, he was interviewed by Reuters Poincare was present and there were brilliant scenes at the Hotel Agency. He paid a great tribute to the Government and the people
de Ville.-Horas. of Great Britain,. to whom he was indebted. From the Premier downwards, in all quarters, he said, he found predominant the spirit of co-operation and sympathy for South Africa. It filled him with encouragement and hope. South Africa had emerged from the terrible conflict with its status raised and its destiny assured. He was convinced that the peoples of the Empire played the greatest part of all the peoples in the Alliance against Germany.
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REPORTED BOLSHEVIST. SUCCESS IN SIBERIA
London, July 2
A Bolshevist communique claims to have captured Ferm. in beria, also to have completely cleared out the Finns from the Cloretz sector.
A CANARD EXPLODED.
Paris, July 1
A categoric denial has been issued by the Japanese Delegation at the Peace Conference stating that there is not the slightest foundation for the extraordinary report that Japan atd Germany had arranged a secret alliance eventually to include Russia only," of the Peace Treaty: to overthrow the Hohenzollere Government, preventing the signature
The delegation adds that the report originated with the German propaganda department. The public in Allied and asociated countries are too intelligent to give any credence to such a stor -Havas
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
AMERICA'S ATTITUDE
The American Consul Genera has received instructions indies ting that, while the Governme cannot give formal ratif of the United
to the revised for China recently issued the American Senate sh passed upon the qu Department of Sta
tion
ton of itself any objection enforce
and
HOME CRICKET.
Marylebone and Oxford have drawn.
London, July 2,
EME SILVER MARKET.
London: July
ened at 3394d, and closed at 5511⁄2d. There is a caro
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