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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE.
HISTORIC GATHERING' AT WASHINGTON,
Washington, October 30, The International Labour Conference has opened, the delegates representing thirty-six countries and included. Ambassadors and Ministers of many nations. The United States is not represented officially, but Mr. Gompers and other prominent men were present. It is announced that representatives of capital and labour in the United States will participate unoÆcially.
The Secretary for Labour. Mr. Wilson, in welcoming the Delegates in the President's name, declared that the future prosperity of the world depended upon the solution of the labour problem, adding that all social experiments should be conducted so carefully that All the conclusions of the Conference explosions could not occur.
must give full consideration to the fact tha: the workers are living sentient beings. otherwise they would fail. The problem all over the world was to secure a fair adjustment between employees. while securing the acme of production.
OIL-PRODUCING SEEDS.
IMPORTANT BRITISH ACTION.
London, October 29.
In the House of Commons, at question-time. Mr. Amery stated that in order to secure an adequate supply of oil-producing seeds and their products, including margarine, for the next few months. the West African Government had been requested to prohibit the exportation of palm-kernels, ground nuts and copra to destinations ontside the British Empire, but that licences could be granted for the export of certain proportions thereof to lawful destinations. He emphasised that this was purely a temporary measure intended to secure an adequate food supply to Great Britain. He also added that the West African Colonies had imposed a duty of 2 - per ton of palm-kernels exported to destinations outside the British Empire. in order to ensure that the palm kernels trite did not revert to Germany.
THE PEACE TREATY
COMPLETE RATIFICATION EXPECTED SOUN.
London. October 29.
In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil. Mr. Harnsworth said it was hoped that the Treaty of Versailles would be formally ratified on November 11. in which case it would come into force on that date. Under Article Five of the Treaty the first meeting of the Council of the League of Nations would be convened by President Wilson. Hawas unable to anticipate President Wilson's decision regarding time and place.
BRITISH COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
PASSAGES ON BATTLESHIPS ASKED FOR.
London, October 29.
Sir, Hamar Greenwood, in a speech in London, announced that Mr. Walter Long agreed to his suggestion that every British battleship sailing abroad should carry commercial travellers and representatives of British business firais. It only remained for Mr. Walter Long to persuade the Lords of the Admiralty to agree thereto.
SILVER'S RECORD PRICE.
GOVERNMENT STEPS FORESHADOWED.
London, October 29. Owing to a persistent demand from China and the shortage or supplies the spot price of silver to-day reached 661d. per ounce, a new record. As this is above the price at which it would pay to melt down silver coins, namely 64d.. there is much interest in the steps the Government may take to meet the situation.
GERMAN BREACHES OF THE ARMISTICE.
ALLIED PROTOZAL DRAFTED.
Paris, October 29, The Supreme Council has decided on-the-draft-Protocal,- numerating Germany's breaches of the armistice and fixing Germany's responsibility therefor, which the German should be com pelled to sign before the Treaty comes into force. It was agreed that the Germans be advised that the military penalty will be exacted in default of satisfaction by a given date, and that reparation for the destroyed feet at Scapa Flow he immediately discussed.
THE FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA,
NO PREPARATIONS, AT CALCUTTA,
Calcutta, October 29.
The newspaper, Englishman, severely criticises the absence of preparation in Calcutta for the Australian flights, and says that nothing is known there about converting the aeroplanes into planes, and even landings have not been selected although some of the aviators bave already started.
LYONS' SILK WORKERS' STRIKE,
Lyons, October 29.
Fifteen thousand workers in the silk mills have struck. Many
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE POSITION IN RUSSIA."
Reral, Oct. 28.
The fall of Petrograd is now-regarded as inevitable. The Bolsheviks are resisting desperately. A number of villages near Tsarskojesslo were occupied on 26th. Oct. The North- west Army's communique reports violent fighting. The sign- tion is advantageous.
Loudon, Oct. 08
In the House of Commons, replying to Commander, Kenworthy, Mr. Harmsworth stated that the Government was endeavouring to negotiate the exchange of Britons taken prisoner by the Russian Soviet Government. He hoped a weeting with the representatives of the Soviet Government would shortly be held in Denmark. Twenty-three British officers, men and 17 civilians were believed to be held prisoner. He also stated that no answer had been received to the Supreme Council's note to Geimany and neutrals re- questing co-operation in the "blockade" et Soviet Russia. The Lied Naval forces had been instructed to turn back ships sailing to Russian Baltie ports. These measures did not constitute a blockade in the legal sense and no communica- tica other than that already published had been made to neutral governments. Replying to Col Wedgwood Mr. Harmsworth declared that the statement that half a million women and children would likely died owing to the blockada was without foundation.
In the House Commons, replying to a question Mr. Harmsworth announced that the Soviet Government has been informed by wireless that Lenis. Trotzky and other persons will be held strictly and personally responsible for the treatment of British prisoners and other Britishers iu Russia."
London, Oct. On
The situation on the Petrograd front is still very on- certaia. That the Bolsheviks are fighting most desperately and scoring some successes appears from Esthonian com- maniques of Oct. 27th., reporting fierce fighting near the Gulf of Finland, the result of Bolshevist attacks in great Force, also in the Pskoff sector, where there was violent artillerying, while Jadenitch in a communique reports the re- pulse of a Bolshevist attack in the Tosna sector between Petrograd and Moscow and admits that the Bolshevists captured Bobsha in their advance against Tsarskoesela. Yadenitch declares the situation is not clear. but the Bolsheviks are fighting furiously and concentrating picked troops from Moscow. He says the tanks are most valuable but their number is insufficient.
Reval, Oct. 99
The Estonian Commander Laidones states that the Bolsheviks have been greatly reinforced from Archangel and from the Finnish frontier, well equipped and traiss7 37ben
The fight for Petrograd will probably be very long. Esthonian army will be thrown into the flight immediately Judenitch, Koltchak or Denikin recognise the Esthonian Re- public.
The Daily Chronicle"
Gatchina correspondent at reports that 100.000 Balsheviks are massed between the White Russians and Petrograd.
Helsingfors, Oct. 29.
The White Russians evacuated Krasnoeselo on Oct. 27 in consequence of the Bolshevist capture of Bobsha
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.
London, Oct. 28.
The House of Commons, by 171 to 64, adopted an ainend- ment to the Sex Disqualification Remural Bill empowering Peeresses in their own right to sit in the House of Lords. The position created by the defeat of the Government was rectified without difficulty. It was, never regarded as serious in the House of Commons, whose attention was diverted by the Government's financial White Paper, which was vigorously discussed. The debate on the financial situation comes on
in the Commons on Wednesday, when Mr. Chamberlain Tuores supporting all reasonable proposals, however drastic, for reduction of expenditure and diminution of debt. Sir D. Maclean mores an amendment calling for drastic reductions of expenditure and ending the increases of debt. Mr. Adamı son moves a further amendment advocating a levy on capital and refersion of war fortunes to the State.
PRINCE ALBERT HONOURED.
London, Oct. 29. Prince Albert had a great welcome in the City to-day, when he received the Freedom of the City at the Guildhall in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering.
The City Chamberlain, welcoming His Highness, men- tioned that the latter served under Lord Jellicoe as sub- Lieutenant in the Battle of Jutland, where his serviccs were specially commended. The Prince responding said' that when his thoughts turned to the future of the Empire he was -conscious of the great opportunities and responsibilities resting on the shoulders of our youth to uphold its proud traditions.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Montreal, Oct. 25.
A babe of church peals, motor horas and cheering wel comed the Prince of Wales during his progress along the strects. There were most elaborate decorations, immense crowds and great cordiality despite the snow. After visiting Toronto and Ottawa the Prince goes to Washington for three days. returning President Wilson's visit to London. Possibly also be will proceed to New York before returning to Halifax.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
London, Oct. 23.
The Times" correspondent at Washington says that the defeat of the Johnson amendment for equalising the American and Imperial votes in the League of Nations does, not means that the last has been heard of the matter. There will be other amendments with similar object and the chances are that some reservation will be adopted unless the British Government can make it clear that the representation of the Dommions on the League will not weight" the latter in Britain's favour
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BOXING.
FATAL FIRE.
TWO CHINESE KILLED.
Two Chinese females were kill- ed as the result of a fall while;
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CHALLENGES FROM EM ́s demand, to-day was 48/5 7-16d.
HAWKINS.
attempting to escape from a As anticipated, the new flagship serious fire, which broke out at of the China Squadron, H.MS No 233, Shanghai Street, by Hawkins, has some splendid clambering on to the adjoining boxers among its personnel, and houses. They were brought to these have not been long in issuing the Hospital where they died challenges. Below we give a list shortly after their admission, of such challenges, from which it
The fire. which took place at will be seen that the prospects oft 2.45 o'clock this morning, origin- the coming season are very bright ated from an unknown cause, and that there are more than one and spread with such rapidity after Sky Kerrison's scalp. that the
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THE WEATHER. Forecast-Fair. Barometer -- 29.97. Temperature 8 p.m. :-75. Humidity 2 p.m. 77.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
Victoria Theatre-9.13 p.m.
p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.35,
house, 235,
CHALLENGES. V2.0 seriously involved before the Fire Brigade
Eddie Walters, H.M.S. Hawkins, made their appearance. As challenges the winner of the consequence, both houses, which Kerrison-Bux contest. Should this were two storeyed structures, fight not eventuate, he is willing were completely burnt down.
It is feared that four other Welter Weight Championship.
to meet either of them for the persons, inmates of No. 233, were
Jack Mason, R.M.L.I.. H.MS. I involved in the catastrophe, as Hawkins, challenges say Middle their relatives have not seen them or Cruiser Heavy Weight in the prove a big draw. Walters was the
since the alarm.
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Victoria Theatre--9.15 p.m.
Colony. Understanding that Damage to the extent
of Kerrison holds both the Welter runner-up in the Army and Navy $1,200 Was caused by an-land Middle Weight Champion-mouth this year,
Championships at Ports- other fire, reported to hare ships, he would like to box Signalman Wilkinson on points: losing to taken place at. Yeung Koog Kerrison for the Middle Weight Kerrison fought a 10-round draw market, Autau, yesterday. The Championship at the conclusion with Wilkinson at the City Hall' house involved was used as of his argument with Walters for and in a return march Kerrison
a bamboo ware shop and the the Welter Weight Championship knocked out Wilkinson in the cause of the fire is attributed to;
Peggy Evans, H.M.S. Hawkins, first round, also at the City Hall, Light-Heary Wilkinson is at present considered
Jack Mason is in the front rank
the throwing of a lighted cigarette challenges any among some inflammable
ma-Weight in the Colony. terial by a careless foki.
one of the best Welter Weights Seaman Willoughby, H.M.S. in England. Hawkins, challenges any Service boxer in the Colony, Middle at Home, having met and defeated Weight limit.
Private
such good men as Billy Fullerton Wilkins, Hawkins, challenges any Heavy Braddock lost to Pat O'Keefe for and Sergt. Braddock, R.M.LI Amongst the passengers who Weight in the Colony.
the Lord Lonsdale Belt. O'Keefe
DAY BY DAY.
H. M. S.
left for Home by the s.s. Khiva] Leading Stoker Decenhardt, is the holder of this belt for the yesterday were Mrs. Kennedy H. M. S. Hawkins, challenges any Middle Weight Championship of wife of Captain Kennedy of the Light Weight in the Colour. If England. Indo-China S. N. Co.) and family, there are any Fly Weights in the Mrs. Packham (wife of Mr. R-Colony, either Boy Flush or Weight Champion of the Medit Peggy Evans is the ex-Middle Packam of Kowloon Godowns) Boy" Coles, he challenges the erranean Station, 1917. Another and Miss E. M. Packham. Mrs at that weight. Dutton (wife of Mr. S. H. Dutton, extraordinary abilities of Jimmy the well-known Heavy Weight In view the of his fights was with Bob Spiller. E. D. Sassood and Co.) and two Wilde, the Fly Weight Champion at Portsmouth, meeting higt in. children, Mr. and Mrs. H. of the world, a fight between Fly the final of the Army and Navy. Stapleton and two children, Mrs. Weights would be especially Championships, Evans losing on Gerrard (wife of Police Inspector interesting to ringside followers, Gerrard) and family. Mr. W. as we are assured that both these Rodney of the Naval Dockyard, boys are exceptionally good. with Mrs. Rodney and family, Mr. and Mre. W. Perkins and family, Mrs. Wright and family,
points.
Seaman Willoughby holds Ad- miral Beatty's Cup for the Mid- SOME RECORDS.
dle Weight Championship of the Grand Fleet, 1915. He is con- Eddie Walters is the winner of sidered by well-known ringside sixty-five contests and is styled followers to be a coming Middle APATHETIC STAMP COLLECTORS. of the Home Ports. He recently
as the Light Weight Champion Weight Champion.
Private Wilkins has a good
The meeting of the Shanghai!mer Young Abearn, who is so record, but at the moment details Philatelic Society which was to well known in Hongkong for his are not available;t hey will be have taken place recently at the splendid prowess, in a 15-round published later. Royal Asiatic Society's rooms contest, Abearn being put down
Leading Stoker Decenhardt's was adjourned owing to the lack in the eighth round. A match records will also be published of a quorum.
between him and Kerrison should later
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