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68956 四拜號弍月十英港香 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
RAILWAY STRIKE STILL ON.
EAT TO WITHDRAW PUMPMEN FROM SEVERN TUNNEL.
IMPORTANT DABOUR DECISIONS EXPECTED.
London, September 30.
The Executive of the National Union of Vehicle Workers has noted its members not to touch any railway work, including supplies.
At the request of the Government, the last three days of the market Meeting has been abandoned, involving the Jockey
Stakes.
ECONOMY IN FOODSTUFFS.
London, September 30,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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TEEK-BOOK
STREET FIGHT. TO
STABBED HIS OWN -CONFEDERATE
Paris, September 29, French papers mention the departure of the French Ecoprer Mission, which will leave Brest for the United States on October aboard the Ks. America. The visit of French, English Belgiuin Italian Missions has for its object the enlightenment of pacman and Mr. P. O. Hall: as defendant opinion in the United States on the economic situation of Europe and the need during the reconstruction period for organizing financia! collaboration between the Allied and Associated Powers, whose solidarity was magnificently displayed during the war-Horas.
LUXEMBOURG'S DECISION.
FRENCH SATISFACTION.
Paris, September 29. It is officially announced that an extended railway service is Luxembourg to deride the political regime of the Grand Duchy and French papers express satisfaction at the plebiscite held in ating to-day. Foodstuffs are substantial and their distribution its future economic policy, which resulted in a majority in favour of inues to be satisfactory. However, strict economy in all food-Princess Charlotte as Ruler and a Custome Union with Fram
is necessary, particularly in milk, in order that the children which is an estimated gain of three milliards for France, Luxembourg ot suffer. Also the most rigorous economy is necessary in being the sixth coal producer of the world.-Razas. and coal, in the interest of the whole community.
NO NEGOTIATIONS.
London, September 30.
It is authoritatively stated that neither the strikere nor the ernment have approached each other to-day."
Naval ratings have arrived at Cardiff to work the power station Je Docks in order to enable the entrance of loaded colliers.
OTHER ITEMS.
London, September $0. La consequence of attacks on several trains on the Firth of Forth
an armed guard is accompanying each train.
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The Severn Railway railway-men bare issued an ultimatum that will withdraw the pampmen unless the military guarding the el are withdrawn.
The Railwaymen's and Transport Workers' Executives have erred, after which the latter issued a statement that none of its ts can definitely restrain members from supporting the railway. The Executive of the Federation considers this warranted. clares that it will stop at nothing to defend Trade Union ples. This foreshadows important decisions by the represent- s of organised labour at the Conference to-morrow.
TRANSPORT WORKERS' ATTITUDE.
London, September 30. The Transport Workers' Federation, with which the busnien tramwaymen are associated. has delayed action until to-morrow.
U.S. BUSINESS MEN'S LOSSES.~
Washington, September 30. American business men are facing a daily loss of ten million Are in consequence of the cancellation of sailings to Britain.
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
Paris, September 30. The Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in the Government 262 yotes to 188, arising out of a motion favouring the immediate Jaing up of inter-Allied negotiations with the object of assuring disarmament of Germany. The Government acquiesced in the e of the motion, but urged its postponement until the ratification e Peace Treaty.
RISING FRENCH EXCHANGE.
Paris, September 29.
THE BALTIC REGIONS.
STRONG NOTE TO GERMANY.
Paris, September 29.
Marshal Foch notified the German Govemment yesterday that the evacuation of the Baltic regions must be started immediately, and must continue without interruption. All financial aid from the Allies will be withheld until the Germans have acted according t the ultimatum. Horas.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
THE CHIEF DELEGATE DIFFICULTY.
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Peking, October 1. Owing to Wong Yap-tong's appointment being protested against in so many quarters, the President has sent a special envoy to see ex-President Li Yuan-hung, requesting him to act as mediator. Li said that he is also earnestly anxious for peace and he will try his best.
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In reply to Wong Yap-tong's perpetual requests, the Acting Premier has advised the Financial Ministry to advance him. $100,000 more, making altogether $150,000.
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THE FORMER PREMIER.
Peking, October 30, Kun Sum-chum, the former Acting Premier, after his resignation, had an interview with the President, and then left for Tientsin. His departure has caused much speculation.
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
URGING JAPANESE BOYCOTT.
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MATRIMONIA
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The marriage of Mr. Sidney A Chinese was charged-to-day. Henry Peek to Miss Ethel Hilda before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, wit Boon was solemmised at. At stabbing, anothar Chines -zohn & Cathedral at moon to-da 3 cho with disorderly conduct
the ceremony being performed by our other Chinese were the Rev. V.H.Copley Moyie LA with sansing. Zouble, at
Mr. G. H. Piercy noted as best Point." "Mr. Hal-appeared for the
Matron of Honour, while the A sali fish hawker, gave bride was given away by Mr. Fevidence that at about 7.30 C. Hall
yesterday morning, he went to Mr. Peek came out to the East his master's shop to see if
The case for Mesars. Jardine Matheson & he had any work for him Maria Co. early in 1915 and after a short but
told himney Edwards, her stay in Hongkong was transferred that he had nothing for him. So charge of persis to the Shanghai branch, Mr. Peek he went into a tes shop to have a applied for an ord was a popular member of the cup of tex. On leaving the tea- not be any longer Shanghai Volunteer Fire Brigade shop, he suddenly felt a blow habit with the defen for several years, is a member of on his back, and on turnig today withdrow "A" Co, British, S.V.C., and the around he saw a figure die coming to a tuntual settlem large circle Union Church Choir. He has appearing behind a pillan On It will be recalled fo northern port.
of friends. in the buning to the front he saw the case came before Mr. Eindse
first defendant in front with i yesterday by the "Yokohama on seeing the dagger he ran into Miss Boon arrived in Hongkong dagger in his hand, and
Maru, in the company of Mrs
G. Smeaton.
Mr. & Mrs Feek are leaving by the "Tenyo Maru" to-morrow en route to Miyanoshita where the honeymoon will be spent.
HOARE-KNIGHT,.
master
when- evidence
shop. Out on the street was another man dressed in white, pointing toward him. After thE. two men with white hats, came into the shop, and one of t seized him by the left wrist, whilst the other seized him by the right wrist. They said they were going to take him away. The wedding took place, at St.He did not how where they were s Andrew's Church. Kowloon, this going to take him; but he agreed and morning, of Bergt. Hoare, of the to go with them, as soon as they Hongkong Poliamaistationed at got to the door he saw the f** hai fieard that the cass Tao) and Miss. Knight, who re-defendant draw a dagger, so he by Mrs. Edwards cently arrived from London by broke away from the men, dray, and would like
into the shop that verano,
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His Worship replied the chest. affirmative, m
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and The bride, who was given again. The two men gave chase, away by Sergt. Aris, was attired and hit him on in a pretty dress of white voila He ran into the kitchen to take and wore a white hat to refuge. At this stage the police She also carried, a beaufal arrived and on leaving the kit bouquet of white flowers. Best chen he saw the first defendant Grimmett was "best man, A still there and he told a police Mrs. Pope was matron of honour man that the defendgut was the There was a large attendance of man that had the dagger. The friends to witness the ceremony, policeman went towards he man these including Sergt. and Mrs. and the man ran away, but was Bloor, Sergt. and Mrs. Barford, arrested. Mrs. Gerrard, Inspector Roy- Inspector Macdonald said that lance. Inspector Kelly, Inspector the fight was the continuation of Coombs, Sergt. Reynolds, Sergt. one on the previous day, over Marks, Sergt. Pape, Sergt. McFall, some fish, but he thought that it Sergt. Ellis, Sergt. Lannon, Mr.was through some club affair. Everett, Mr. Eldridge, Mr. The first defendant had made a Baker Mr. Attwell and many mistake by stabbing one of this others.
own confederates.
Subsequent to the ceremony, a reception was held at the Palace Hotel, after which Mr. and Mrs, Hoare left in a decorated motor. car for Taipo.
The case did not actually come into Court to las but we are in formed that the parties have agreed to separation.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
His Excellency the Governor (Sir Reginald Stubbe, KCMG) attended his first Executira Council meeting this morning.
Commodore V. G. Garner paid. an official call at Government The case was remanded till House this morning. His Excell- to-morrow at 11.30 am.. the ency paid a return call later in second, third fourth, and fifth the day. defendant being allowed out on bail of $50 each.
DAY BY DAY.
The many friends of Madame Leite, the proprietoress of La Favourite, will be interested to hear that she to-day laft the French Hospital, where she recently underwent an opera tion for appendicitis Madame Leite has quite recovered from her severe illness and has again commenced business at Favourite, No. 9, Arcade
French franc continues to improve.
The rate of exchange
eva on Parie rose to 71.70 for 100 francs, being an increase of гper cent, over yesterday's quotation.--Haras.
A FRENCH TREASON TRIAL.
Paris, September 29.
Eleven persons, including three women, come up to-day for by Court Martial in connection with the Gazette des Ardennes 800 Case.Havas.
Singapore, September 29 The case of four Chinese charged with addressing a public meeting during martial-law and urging a Japanese boycott has been concluded, each being fined $75.
NEW MOTOR SHIP.
Singapore. September. 30. The s.s. Glenade, a new motor ship, arrived here yesterday on her maiden voyage. She left Singapore for Hongkong with a general cargo.
HOME MEAT PRICES.
The
RUSSIAN PRISONERS
problem
prisoners of wär in Ge been engaging the the Council for There are about 20 prisoners of wAZS and their conditi lamentable. Rumla would seem Dave no ot
THE STANDARD RABED.
··London, September 30. Owing to the increasing cost of production, the Food Ministry
aised all prices of meat by 240. a pound.
BRITISH TRADE: RETURNS.
London, September 30. The revenue, for the six months ended to-day, totals £458,998,799, ared with £343,420,657 for the corresponding period last year..: The expenditure was £740,343.700, compared with £1,356,342,055 he corresponding period in 1918.
TO BELGIUM
Washington, September 30,
Aappointed Ambassador to
Belgium since 1914.
STRAITS SUPPLY BILL
Singapore, September 30, At the next Legislative Council meeting on October 6th, the Supply Bill will come on for first reading. Among the motions is an extention to the $60,000 vote for passages of officers to and from the Colony by $32,000.
STRAITS RICE CONTROL.
Singapore, October 1
The Food controller has fixed $458.70 cents per koyan as the wholesale price and $480 as the retail price of rice. A Chinese ins been fined $150 for retailing rice without permission from th Controller.
STOWAWAY.
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