COMBING OUT WHITEHALL,
WORK FOR DISCHARGED SOLDIERS.
The annual conference of the National Federation of Discharg „ed and-Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers opened `at Manchester redently, Mr T. F. Lister, chair- wan (Liverpool), presided,
AS,
A letter, dated June 6, read from Sir Robert Horne, Minister of Labour, in reply to a communication from the Federa tion concerning the employment of discharged, and demobilised men. Sir Robert Home in this letter said →→→→
I am to assure you, on behalf of the Prime Minister, that he has given the most anxious con- sideration to the points which yon raise. He realites and ap- preciates the hardship of the pre- sent position as it affects dis- charged and demobilised men,: and agrees that they deserve special consideration. Instruct jons, are being given that the s employment exchanges shall, hereafter, give preference to the spplications of ex-Service men for employment in their trades, Further, a scrutiny of Gavern- rent offices is being undertaken. with a view to ensuring that as large a number as possible of suitable places shall be occupied by demobilised men.
Consultations are being arrang- ed with Trade Advisory Com-1 mittees for the purpose of setting up in the various trades BD arrangement, whereby a certaine proportion of partially disabled men shall be provided with employment in each trade, and if necessary, Parliament will
be asked to give special consider- ation to this project at an early date.
In connection with the dos- irability of carrying out Govern- ment schemes, whereby work will be provided for large numbers of men, it will be recollected that the Govenment has in band a very large building programme, which will create an immense amount of } employment, not only in the building trades, but also in the trades which supply equipment of every kind for the fitting out and furnishing of houses.
After referring to the housing conference of incal authorities, convened and addressed by Mr. Bonar .Law. with the special view of urging that employment should be found for ex-Service men, and to the bous- ing tour which Mr. Lloyd George proposes to make on his return from Paris. Sir Robert. Horne proceeded
In view of what I have said, I feel sure that the "members of your Federation will realise the Prime Minister's whole-hearted desire to meet the reasonable demands of discharged and de- mobilised men in every way in his power. You will. at the same time, appreciate the difficulties with which the country is still faced. When peace is declared,. and people settle down again to normal conditions, we may con fidently look for a
revival of industry, which will relieve us of most of our present troubles. Until these events occur many things must of necessity be un- satisfactory. The Prime Minister hopes that your members will be patient, even in the difficult circumstances in which they find themselves, and repeats his assur- ance that the Government will do everything in their power to all- eviate the situation as rapidly as possible.
The invitation to attend the conference on June 12 was accepted.
During the afternoon a pre sentation of a pendant was made to Mrs. Hogge, in recognition of her assistance to the Federation. Mr.. Hogge. M.P., was also the recipient of a cheque, which he said he would return, in order that the executive might consider its use towards a trophy, to be held annually by the branch obtaining the largest membership.
It was decided to alter the rules to provide for the admission as members of ex-officers who bad not served in the ranks.
LORD FRENCH'S ASSURANCES.
During his visit to Lord and Lady Arran, at Ravensdale Park, County Louth, the Lord Lienten- ant of Ireland received a deputa- tion from discharged soldiers in the Dandelk district. When they stated their needs and grievances, Lord French congratulated them on the establishment of a Soldiers" Club at Dundalk, and urged them to stand fast in peace time by the Empire for which they had given. their blood. He assured them that the difficulties which they had discussed with him were already receiving the attention of
unions to
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
MOUTRIE PIANOS
COMBINE ALL THE ESSENTIALS
That go to make up an, Ideal instrument for this Climate. By continued
EXCELLENCE
of Manufacture, they have relained a reputation for Solidity of
CONSTRUCTION.
GUARANTEED FOR FIVE YEARS. 1
Prices from $425.00
Easy Payments cao;be arranged
S. MOUTRIE & CO. LTD.
MAKE YOUR SIGHT NORMAL
AND YOUR HEALTH WILL BE } IMPROVED.
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN. Queen's Read CIL HONGKONG.
Presidion accurately filledk
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
COST OF LINING IN AMERICĂ.
Washington, Aug. 8. President Wilson has abandoned the Conferences of Republican and Democratic Senators on the League of Nations until the problem of the dearness of living has been solved. He conferred with the cabinet thereanent and considered the report of a special commission appointed to tabulate measures to reduce the cost of living. The report recom- mends legislation. Meanwhile an unauthorised strike of railway sad shopmen demanding an advance of 25 per cent. in wages or a 44 hour week is spreading in the country, despite appeals of the Labour leaders to resume pending
a strike vote..
U. 5. WHEAT CROP.
Washington, Aug &
Mr. Barnes, Director of the Grain Corporation, an- counces that a wheat-crop of a billion bushels is assured, but there is no hope of a reduction in price.
"
&
London, Aug. 7. The "Times" correspondent at Washington gives statement by the Director of the United States Grain Cor- poration on the world's wheat supplies. He says the American crop is estimated at four hundred million bushels, which is less than in June. The European outpat, apart from Russia, is estimated at five hundred million bushels, instead of a normal output of eighteen hundred million; bushels. "
AMERICAN RAILWAYS.
Washington, Aug. 6.
The big Railway Unions reiterate the demand that Con- gress pass a Bill authorising Government" ownership of rail- ways with profit-sharing with employees. A referendam of Chambers of Commerce in the United States comprising. 600,000 members favours the private ownership of railways.
THE AMERICAN LEGION.
Paris, Aug. 8.
The Executive Committee of the American Legion has invited Marshal Foch to attend the first National Conven- tion of the Legion, to be held at Minneapolis on Nov. 10.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MEAT PACKERS.
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1919
Prepaid Advertisements.
ONE CENT PER WORD FOR EACH INSERTION. stamista 305 Prepaid shall be altered at the rate of two cents per ward
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE ar TO LET on
WANTED.
long lease FURNISHED or WANTED: Competent Stenc UNFURNISHED from October grapher and typist Good
1st 1919 No. 96 The Peak, (End prospects for right man. Ap House of Stewart Terrace) Hot
Wateethroughout. Double Grass plications giving full particulars I Tennis Court with Pavillion and should be addressed to Box NG large Kitchen Garden. Apply 220 c/o Hangtong Telegraph." EXAM. Williams, Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, Chartered Bank Buildings. ~
TO BE LET,
*
TO BE LET.
PO LET IMMEDIATELY.
IT
FURNISHING GOODS
JUST ARRIVED
LACE CURTAINS ––
444 AND 5 YDS
PLAIN and FANCY MUSLINS
IN NEW AND DAINTY DESIGNS.
CASEMENT CLOTHS
IN ALL THE NEW. SHADES.
TO BE LET.A rental only For European, large furnish CRETONNES and TAFETTAS
September and October ered front room, light, airy, large for three months from date
European Flat at Kowloon verandah and bathroom, best (corner house), furnished Reten-locality Kowloon. Rent $50. No tion of servants torak Apply Board. Apply Box. No. 217 clo Box 219 c/o "Hongkong Tele-
Hongkong Telegraph."
graph:"
YALE & TOWNE
HARDWARE
YALE
PADLOCKS, CABINET LOCKS
DOOR CLOSERS. Etc. Etên SOLD EVERYWHERE.
=
MACARONI. PASTE STARS, EGGNOODLES, VERMICELLI
AND ALL KINDS OF SOUP STUFFS.
ALL ver Pastes beat the Rooster" habel sad are made from four of the Bes
Quality containing a larg: paimennge of Glaten. Starch and Glezes are the principal components of Flons. Gluten is escior to digest and contains subre aukriment than Starch, Manufactured under the moez sanitary conditions.
Large quantities have been exported to various important cities in the World..
Torms moderat, especially for Ageries. Orden executed promptly. THE HING WÄM PASTE MANUFACTURINS[30, LTD: Head Office, No. 47 & 48, Connaught Boad, Central, Hongkong, Teispaone No. 1239 je ***30 Principal Factory: Na 7 North Soochow koad, Shanghai, hira; Telephone No. 23ST. Brasch Factory: Wing Hing Street, Caseway Bay, Hongkong.
Cable address: "HINGWAL
PRICKLY Heat remedies.
COLGATE'S..
TALCUM
:
POWDERS
4 Tins $1.00
SUMMER TOILET REQUISITES.
COLONIAL DISPENSARY
14, Queen's Road Central
IN A BIG RANGE OF PATTERNS.
TAPESTRYS and REPPS 231
IN MANY DESIGNS AND COLOURINGS.
PLEASE SEND FOR PATTERNS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO,
BY APPOINTMENT
WATSON'S
STONE GINGER-BEER
The only fermented Stone Ginger Beer in the Far East. The real charm of Stone Ginger Beer is the flavoir produced by partial fermentation; without this no Stone Ginger-Beer. .can be said to be genuine.
$1.00 per dozen.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
ERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. TELEPHONE 436.
&
STAR GARAGEJ
Tel No. 3017.
$49, Des Voeux Road Central HONGKONG
New Cars on Hire & For Sale.
E. HING & CO.
SHIPBUILDING, MATERIALS, SHIFCHANDLERS AND
HARDWARE MERCHANTE.
PHONE NO. 1116.
Telephone No. 1877.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
BOLSHEVIKS AND THE UKRAINE.
Stockholm, Aug. G
A message from Petrograd says the Bolsheviks hav started 2 food offensive against the Ukraine. Detach- ments of several thousands of soldiers with machine guns and fieldguna were ordered.to seize all the food possible in order to save Petrograd and Moscow from certain famine:
TURKEY AND BRITISH MANDATE.
Constantinople, Aug. 5.
The movement in favour of the British mandate for Turkey is increasing mormously. An association largely composed of Old Tarks and retired officials is actively campaigning thereanent with a view to an ultimate plebiscite. General Sir George Milne has been entrusted with the maintenance of order in Smyrna on behalf of the Allies. ·
ECHO OF GERMAN PRISON CAMP HORROR.
Copenhagen, Ang &
A mesangs from Berlin states that the Allies have demanded the surrender of the German General, Kruska, the commander of the prison camp at Kassel, where three thousand French prisoners died of trohus.
THE KAISER'S TRIAL:
25, WING WOO ST.
CENTRAL
FRENCH LESSONS.
G. MOUSSION,
15, Morrison Hill Road.
We the UNDERSIGNED being General Agents for THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LTD., are prepared to isene POLICIES against FIRE, MARINE, and MOTOR ACCIDENT risks at current rates.
Particulars from
UNION TRADING Prince's Building.
***
THE
#WING ON CO., LTD.
HONCKONG,
MOST UP-TO-DATE AND CHEAPEST HOUSE
IN HONGKONG.
FROKIT, ATTENTION GIVEN TO ORDERS.
· UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS.
POPULAR MUSIC
5,000