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6899 六拜禮 號壹月登十英港香 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1. 1919.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WORLD'S MEAT PROBLEM.
GREAT SHORTAGE EXPECTED.
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London, October 28.1 Mr. McCurdy, speaking at Loughborough, dealt with the question of meat supplies and described the situation as full of menace. was made more menacing by the fact that the great Meat Trust was ready to exploit the position. He foreshadowed Government control to secure stability. They did not want to perpetuate war-time controls but more elastic and less restrictive methods were necessary. He anticipated a definite and continuous policy of supervision rather than an interference covering a reasonable period of years ahead. He gave statistics showing that Britain required to import a million tons of meat in 1923, and the rest of Europe three-million tons, while the total exportable surpluses of Australia, New Zealand, South America and South Africa together only amounted to 1,210.000
tons.
FIGHTING IN RUSSIA.
REDS FIRMLY HOLD LINE.
London, October 27.
It is officially disclosed that the Reds are using their best troops. which were led by specially selected Commissaries in the counter. attacks against Yudenitch who was forced back at several points. "evacuating Tsarakoeselo, Pavlovsk and Krasnoeselo. The Yudenitch forces fell back to a line two miles south of Ropscha, four miles south of Krasnoeselo, through Vladimirskayu, which is six miles south-east of Gatchina. This line has been successfully held, despite furious onslaughts, which, it is now .reported, bave ceased,
THE WORLD'S SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
BARRY'S BAD CONDITIONS.
London, October 27." Ir There was a strong north-westerly wind, and the river was most rough when Barry and Felton rowed the race. Felton was lucky in winning the toss and chose the Middlesex side. The Australian hugged the Middlesex shore while Barry kept to the centre of the river where he shipped a great smount of water, Before he passed Craven Steps his boat was waterlogged. The time was 25 min. 40
SECS.
PROHIBITION IN AMERICA.
Washington. October 28. President Wilson has vetoed the Bill providing for the coatinu- ance of Prohibition until January. when an amendment to the Constitution in that connection operates. He gave the reason that he was opposed to the prolongation of war-time prohibition when the war had ended. Subsequently the House of Representatives re-passed. the Bill over the President's veto.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
IMPORTANT QUESTION VOTED ON.
Washington, October 27;
In the Senate, Mr. Johnson's amendment to the Peace Treaty. designed to secure equal voting for the United States with the British Empire on the Council of the League of Nations was defeated by 40 votes to 38.
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE HOME PARLIAMENT.
London, Oct. 27.
In the House of Commons repiring to Col. Wedgwood, Sir R. Harmaworth stated that the Government was dot at present furnishing funds or supplies to Koktchak and did not. contemplate furnishing further supplies indefiniteisto Denikini,
Replying to a question. Mr. Bonar Law removed doubt as regards the precise composition of the Cabinet after, the change from war to peace by stating that the Cabinet con- sisted of the following, Lord President of Coupe (Mr. Balfour) Minister without Portfolio, Mr. Barres, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Lord Lieutenant or Secretary for Ireland, the Lord Chancellor, the Home Secretary, Secretarias of State for Foreign Affairs, the Colonies, War and Air, India and Scotland; the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Presidents of the Boards of Trade, Agriculture and Education, the Ministers of Health, Labour and Transport the Lord of the Privy Seal (Mr. Bonar Law) Including Mr. Lloyd George the Cabinet numbers twenty.
In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law stated that the organisation established by the Government in order to meet the railway strike would be continued. He also stated that the Government had decided the Food Ministry must con- tinue for some time.
Sir R. Barmaworth stated the Government was unaware of the exact precautions the Dutch Government was taking to guard the ex-Kaiser and the ex-Crown Prince but there was no reason to doubt that all necessary measures had been adopted.
Mr. Bonar Law stated that the recent railway strike cost the Treasury ten millions sterling.
On the motion for further consideration of the Aliena Restriction Bill Mr. Bonar Law pointed out that the matter whereon the Government was defeated on Oct. 23 referred not only to British but to French policy. The Government therefore thought it necessary to settle this point finally without delay, therefore he proposed an amendment per- mitting French shipmasters or mates to navigate their ships into New Haven and Grimsby in accordance with the con- rention, cabled on Oct. 4. He emphasised that the French attached great importance to this matter. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining Anglo-French friendship specially in view of negotiations with regard to the settle- ment of Turkey. He declared the Government was convinced that the majority on Oct.. 23 consisted of, supporter of the Government-(cheers)—otherwise the Government would bas resigned (Cheers). The Government amendment was carried unanimously.
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REVISED ARMY ESTIMATES.
London, Oct. 27.
The oficial revised statement of Army expenditure for 1919-20 shows that while the original Army Estimates were Д gross expenditure of £440,000,000 and receipts £153,000,000, giving a net expenditure of £37,000,000 the revised estimates are for an expenditure of £300,000,000, and receipts 1 495,000,000 making A net expenditure of £405,000,000, an increase of £115,000,000.
The increase of expenditure is due to the strength of the army being greater than was assumed in the original estimate owing to delays in demobilisation, the recruiting of mea for voluntary service, the railway strike, increase pay, the rise of the rupee exchange, extra charge for war gratuities, etc. The decreased receipts are due to deferred payment by Ger- many for the army of occupation and deferred payments by the Dominions for maintenance of troops in the Geld.
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The official revised financial statement for 1910-20 shows the expenditure is how estimated at 21,612,250,000 or £191,000,000 aver the budget estimate. The revence £1,163,500,000 ΟΙ nearly £32,500,000 under the Budget estimate. The total deficit is estimated at £173,500,000 or £223,500,000 over the Budget estimate. The revenue in a coral year is estimated at £806,000,000 and the expenditure £308,000,000.
THE PRINCE IN CANADA.
Kingston, Dataria, Oct 25. The Prince of Wales, who is progressing through the rich Ontaria lake country, had a great reception here to day. The entire population turned out to cheer him. The chiel feature of the day's ceremonies was the Prince's visit to the Kingston Royal College, the Woolwich of Canada, where he presented the colours to a fine battalion af gentlemen, cadets in the presence of a large gathering of old boys, newly returned from early every battlefield of the great war.
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EARLIER TELĖGRAMS,
SINN FEINERS BREAK GAOL
London, Oct. 97. Full details of the remarkable escape of six Sinn Feiners. including the MP's, Messrs. Slack and Beasley, from Man- chester Gaol are now available. "The prisoners, owing
to good conduct, bad been allowed certain privileges of having tea in the hall next to the yard, when they suddenly seized, bound and gagged the warder in charge and ran into the yard, climbed up a forty foot wall by a ropeladder which had been thrown over by accomplices. They descended the wall by a telescopic ladder and escaped the semi-darkness, it is presumed separately, in motor cars. The whole affair must have been elaborately planned. Several passersby outside the wall were prevented from giving the alarm by Sinn Féin accomplices. There is no clue.
SOUTH AFRICAN EXCHANGE.
Pretoria, Oct. 26.
An Economic Conference, presided over by the Minister of Finance passed a resolution that in view, of the desirability of the establishment of natural exchanges and a free market for gold in the Union the establishment of a mint and refinery should be proceeded with as speedily as possible; that gold producers be requested to take steps to secure modification of their selling agreement with the Bank of England in order to permit its termination at a short notice and that the embargo on the export of specie from the Union should be discontinued after the establishment of the min
AIR SHIP FOR AMERICA.
London, Oct 27.
In the House of Commons Maj. General Seely announced that the new airship E38 would be completed without delay and handed over to the United States Navy at cost price. The airship will be taken to America by an American crew as soon as the shed is ready to receive her. The Air Ministry would train the American crew free, except pay and rations.
A PITCHED BATTLE.
New York, Oct. 27.
An attempt to resume work at the Brooklyn docks re-, sulted in pitched battles between two thousand striking longshoremen and voluntary workers. Revolvers were fired and stones brick and clubs freely used. Scores were-injured-
THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.
Washington, Oct. 27. Senator Poindexter is announced as the Republican candidate for the Presidency.
THE PAYMASTER GENERAL.
Londos, Oct. 27. Sir John Tudor Walters has been appointed Paymaste General in succession to Sir J. Compton Rickett.
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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, oa damand, to-day was 43/5 7-16d.
XMAS PARCELS.
MAIL SMALLER THAN LAST YEAR.--
The
postponement of the departure for Home of the P. and 0.8s." Khiva" will give belated Christmas parcel-senders still an opportunity of sending, their gifts Home.
The sailing which
was ad- vertised for to-day, has been held over until daylight to-morrow and the mail will be closed for the transmission of parcels at 3 pm to-day-
Despite the removal of all restrictions the number of Christ-
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parcels 60 far posted
part
is not so large as in previous years. Up to 10 o'clock to-day, the number of parcels posted was 545 for the most containing tea, sugar, silk, drawn thread work, lace and Chinese curios. The amount of sugar and tea sent is, not so large as in previous years,
The departure of the Peleus last month may partly account for this decrease. Most of the 626 par- cels despatched by that boat may have been intended for Christmas presents. The Mail Superinten- dent states that the Mentor, which sails on the 11th instant, will probably reach Home before Christinas, and it is expected that further Christmas parcels will be sent by her.
RECEPTION.
EMPEROR OF JAPAN'S BIRTHDAY.
Last evening, at the Hongkong Hotel a reception was held by the Consul General, for Japan (Mr. E. Suzuki) in honour of the birthday of the Emperor. The function lasted from 5 to 7 p.m. The Hotel dining room WAS lavishly decorated for the occasion, whilst refreshments were served and the hospitality. shown was unbounded. A delight- ful programme of music was rendered by the Hotel orchestra.
The guests were received by the Consul and Mre. Suzuki, together with Mr. Inouye (Vice Consul) and members of the Consulate Staff. There was a very large number of call- ers, including Major General Veatris,
Sir
William
and Lady Rees Davies, Hoa Mr. Claud Severn, Bishop Pozzoni, Commodore, Mrs. Ani Miss Gurner, Mr. Justice. Mel- bourne, Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, Hon. Mr. H. E Pollock, Hon. Mr. E. R, Hallifax, Hon. Mr. C. Mel Messer, Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Hon. Mr. G. G. Alabaster. Capt. Basil Taylour and Mrs. Tayiour, members of the Consular body and a large number of other well-known residents.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
JAPANESE FINED AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore, October 31.
The Japanese Chief Engineer of the Nantin Maru was fined $100 or 14 days for taking a photograph of a fortification without permission.
THE SINGAPORE GARRISON.
Singapore, October 31 -
The First Battalion South Staffords have left England and is expected here the third week in Noveraber,
SHIPBUILDING.
London, Oct. 27.
Lloyds shipping report for 1917-19 states that at the end of June 1919 a record ampant of shipbuilding was going on throughout the world, namely 4,800,000 tons, whereof 2,000,000 were building in the United Kingdom During the year to June 30 3,800,000 gross tons were registered at Lloyds whereal the United States balt 1,900,000, the United Kingdom 1,200,000, Japan 360,000, Canada 200,000. Next to America, • Japan showed the greatest increase in shipbuilding in war- time.'
TAILORS ON STRIKE,
Singapore, October 31.
Chinese tailors making European clothing within the town area have downed tools and demand a 30 per cent. rise. The employers are prepared to give 15 per cent A delegation of six representatives from each sideds meeting with a view to settlement
BRITISH TRADE FAIR.
London, Opt. 27.
The Board of Trade is organising a great fair to be held at the end of February 1980, concurrently in London: Birming hain and Glasgow. Only manufacturing firms of the British Empire will be allowed to exhibit. Over a hundred thousand. invitations have been issued. A special branch of the Board, of Trade is directly organising the London fair while the fairs at Birmingham and Glasgow are being stranged by the
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Van Knorr, a member of the staff of the Lokal Ausciper, bas left Berlin for Tokyo as a specjał correspondent. He is the first German going to Japan since the termination of hostilities.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Gymkhana si Happy Valley,
Theatre Royal M. C. entertainment-9.15 p.m.
Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9.15