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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
FRENCH ELECTIONS,
Paris, Nov. 17.
The French general election results are not yet fully at hand. A prominent reature at the polls is the strong losses sustained by the Sucmbats and Radical Socialists, especially the uusied Socialist-Conservative-Republican party which is much in progress. A striking feature of the new elections 15 the big number of absentees, estubated at one third of the electors which is explained by the difficulty for electors tul 'reakse exactly the sense of the new mode of scrutinising lista. The election day was a day of mapressive quietness. There were no disturbances and lew maer incidents evea
At two in the constituencies of Paris and the large towns. in the afternoon 278 results were known-15 Conservatives. Action Liberale, 51 Progressives, 77 Republicans de Gasche. 23 Kacicaux, Radicaux Sociaitstes, 13 Socialistes, 15 Socialistes Unifics.--Huvas.
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Paris, Nov. 15. This is an outstand Of the 4s elected 227 are new men. ing feature of the elections for it siguities not merely transfer of seats from the Republican parties to the Right but a movement towards the Right inside of the Republican parties themselves.
By midnight 518 had been elected, the Left Republicans 117, gaining and losing 17; Radicals 32, gaining 20 and losing 28; Radical Socialists 71, gaining 9 and losing 3; Re- publican Socialists, gaining 7 and losing 15, Laised Socialists 3,,galahy 7 and losing 50, Dissident Socialista Progressive Republicans 190, €, gaining 6 and losing nii; gaining is and losing 5; Liberal -Action 73, gaining wo and csing 6; Conservatives 31, gaining it and losing 12.
London, Nov. 15.
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The Bolshevist issue has made the election in France momentous, far more so than the electoral reforms it in- augurated and the result is significant not merely for France bus for the world which is bound to be influenced by France's resolve thus expressed, to maintain internal peace and unity in view, of carrying out the work of, national reconstruction. The result may be subred up as a notable triumph for the bloc It was or coalition representing M Clemenceau's policy. sssentially a moderate man's victory, for if the Socialists. especially the Bolshevist section, have been routed the The French Royalists have fared equally badly next. Parliament will probably be the most conservative since 1971, for most of the Republicans elected have a distinct tendency the Right. The Radical Socialist party, of which M. Caillaux is the ex-ebief, has virtually disappeared. Its pre- sect leader. M. Beneroult, was defeated. What adds to the irony of the Socialist rout is the Fact that the loyal Socialists excluded from the party for voting military credit for the war have been returned. M. Clemenceau on learning the results joculary remarked. How dull the Claraber wild be without the Opposition." Ts indeed is the text of a lagubrious article in the Socialist organ "Lanterne" which recently reappeared in Paris. After actributing the Socialist defeat to the ascendency of the Bolshevists at the party councils it dwells the danger of an insignicut Socialist minority in Parliament because the Secialists in the country will be compelled to demonstrate their strength. i social'up- heavals. Besides M. Leaguet, prominent Socialists defeated are 3. Brizon, the deteost Hasnevast in the Cannon and The notorious M. Renaudel, the editor of Humanite."
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aptain Saboal, whom a court martial as just condemned to death for activities in Russia where he was a Bolshevist Commissary, failed to secure return for Paris although three pher Bodshests on this list were elected. A caring, es ception to the Socialist rout is the fact that the socialiste scored in the devastated zone, especially at Lille which practically solid pro hoctallet. Notables elected include ex-Ministers Rotz, Leygues. Nail. Tardieu, Cels. Ignace, -Luschar, Aurani, "Favre, Brand, Viviani, Milerand, Painlevet. Albert Thomas and Puech, ako Barraut (Govern- Lor of Indo-Chinaj Notables defeated are Clemente, Collard, Laferre. Morel and Messbuy, also Franklin Boulloh, who is one of Clemenceau's most per- sistent eritics, mid General Bartall. A number of airmen were, returned including the famous Captain Fonek. Nearly three hundred of these elected are entirely new men. One explana- tion of the Sovialisz delat is the new method of clection bag large constituencies with voting or party lists instead of individuals and with proportional representation between lists. Unless any one list obtains a clear majority this method favours the consolidation of parties and reduces their num- ber. Hence most of the parties intermediate between the Right and Extreme Left formed a single.republican blue and the Socialists and Radicals excluded therefrom suffered greviously,
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The elections in Belgium were most quiet the Socialists being most successful. It is forecasted that the new Chamber will consist of seventy-nine Catholies, thirty-eight Liberals and sixty-five Socialists.
Brussels, Nov. 9. The new Chamber will consist of 70 Catholies, 60 Socialists, 34 Liberals and Independents. Al the Ministers have been re-elected.
A feature of the Italian elections is the general apathy. possibly due to the severe measures by the authorities .. prevent disorders. The results are still unknown, though it it is expected that the Socialists may gain a score of seats.
Rome, Nov. 19.
The elected include 34 Constitutionalists, including 280 Liberals and Democrats, 10 Popular Party, 20 Left Concentra- tion and 1992 Socialists. Signors Nitto, Orlando, Salandra, Bissolatti, Giolitti, Luzzatti and Boselli have been returned.
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TROUBLE IN EGYPT.
Cairo, Nov. 10. Turbulent scenes were renewed all day. Demonstrators seized the tramcars and students marched in procession 'with the Egyptian flag. Hooliganism developed and disturbances covered five localities. Three Police Stations were damaged Arrested men were liberated. and police were wounded. Egyptian infantry and police fired caning casualties where- upon the demonstrators paraded the corpses. Finally British troops were summoned, chased the demonstrators and restored neder, No Europeans were molested. The casualties are at least 120, whereof 90 are through gunshot. Ten bare boen
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1919.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE TREATY
Washington, Nov. 20.
The Senate by 53 sa 39 defeated the Lodge resolution in favour of ratification of the Peace Treaty with the reserva- As a two thirds majority was tions previously adopted. lacking Senator Reed moved to reconsider the motion. This was carried by 62 to 30.
The Senate's rute has cleared the way for consideration of a compromise proposal acceptable to the majority of the Democrats and mild reservation group of Republicans. The motion to adjourn the debate was lost whereupon Senator Hitchcock wished to submit a resolution for unreserved ratiscation but was met with considerable opposition. The chair repeatedly ruled him in order, but the Senate by a vote as often over-ruled the chair. Finally the Democrats in- dignantly complained of the rules of the Senste being over- ridden. Senator Lenroot on behalf of the Republicans denied this, saying a minority was still able to present com- promise reservations serialim. A motion by Senator Hitch- rock to recommit the Treaty to a Committee of the whole Senate was defeated and a notion by Senator Promerene for the appointment of a conciliation committee was shelved.
Washington Nov. 21.
The fate of the Peace Treaty is again in President Wil son's hands. As far as America is concerned the position is the same as six months ago and reconsideration is un- likely to begin before January. Meanwhile the State De- partment declares that Consuls cannot be sent to Germany and it is expected that this will seriously affect American trade. The Republicans, however, assert that full mercial and diplomatic intercourse can be resumed as soon as a proces verbal has been exchanged. Anyhow the Govern ment is now faced with a difcult legal problems including ... the property rights of German ships and seized enemy alien property. Legal advisers declare the retention of such pro perties requires the ratification of the Treaty, hence on these, grounds the Goverment is expected to oppose the Republican plan to declare peace by resolution.
The Senate on reconsideration of Lodge's motion re- defeated it by 51 to 41. The motion for unconditional enuzicaton of the Treaty was then negatived by 32 to 35. Senator Lodge thereupon stated that the Treaty was no Jonger before the Senate and proceeded to submit a motion declaring the war with Germany ended. The motion was, referred to the Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate then adjourning. The Republicans believe the Senate will re- deal with the Treaty at the December session, passing it with certain changes, notably in the preamble.
New York, Nor. M.
Most newspapers express the hope that agrecimeat as regards ratification will be reached. The Conservative Re- publican Tribune” declares that America desires the Treaty to be ratified and to join the league of Nations in a way how- ever that will leave liberty of national action. It pleads for moderation. The Times" considers the action of the Senate is leading the country into a shameful position and predic ultimate ratification and joining the League. The "World" which is pro-Wilson opines that agreement is still possible but if radication is not obtainable then the Senate will become a menace to the welfare of mankind and the United States stands, discredited. The "Herald" blames President Wson for the impasse.
Paris, Nov, 20.
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The Supreme Council has decided to inform the German delegates that the Peace Treaty becomes operative January 1, consequently the protocol must be signed by then. It was pointed out that delays in ratifying the Treaty were occasioning very serious results as regards the Reparations Commissions and are damaging to Allied interest.
BRITISH BALTIC FLEET.
Stockholm, Nov. 19.
The "Aftonblad's" Helsingfors correspondent reports that the British feet in the Gulf of Finland has withdrawn to ice-free waters. As a result of enquiries at the Admiralty the papers state that the bulk of the British feet will return from the Baltic very shortif, British warships during the winder will merely enter southern Baltic ports for police par- poses,
London, Nov. 20.
In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Lugd George emphasised that the marktkané policy in the Baltic was the policy of the Allies, not of Britain alone. Strictly speak- ing there had been no blockade of Russian ports. We ha beer helping the Baltic Provinces in the struggle against Bolshevisin. The question had been now been solved
by ice. It was not proposed that the British Beet should patrol the Baltic in the Spring Mr. Eonar Law announced that a conference of the Allies on Russia would be held. The date had not yet been fixed and it was hoped the venue would be London.
THE UNEMPLOYMENT DONATION,
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London, Nov. 20.
In the House of Commons the discontinuance of the civilian unemployment donation was lengthily debated, Coalitionists as well as Labourites, strongly appealing to the Government to reconsider its decision. Mr. Bocar Law left the question -to the free decision of the House which rejected a motion
to continue the dole by 217 to 123.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
THE SHANGHAI TRAGEDY.
Shanghai, November 23. The Japanese Consulate has released details of the Yamamoto tragedy under pressure by pressmen Last Sunday at noon Yamamoto plunged a fish-koife in to the hearts of his baby girl. his wife and bimself. The baby died instantly but his wife was still living. Yamamoto died on Monday,, A ́ Japanese amah returning to the house found the crime and notified the Mogi Company, the employers of Yamamoto. Mogi reported the matter to the Japanese Consulate. The latter handled the case without consulting the Chinese authorities and without notifying the Settlement police. The tragedy at the Yamamoto home took place outside the Settlement.
THE FOOCHOW AFFAIR.
Shanghat; November 23; Ten thousand-attended a mass meeting this afternoon"
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Sir,As a married woman
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About 2,600 Ibe of pig iron, contained in thirteen sacks, have been recovered by the Police from the clutches of an unknown gang of thieves.
G-E MOTORS
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, an demand, to-day was 5a/134d.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast-fine. Barometer:
who has lived many years in the Whilst a sampan was being 30.29 Temperatura 2 pm-64 East. I am delighted to see that loaded with the metal in the Humidity p.39.
have
your paper is taking up the quest-Yaumati typhoon anchorage this ion of the abolition of that hot-morning, the Police came Ox bed of rice which has meant the the scene, and the men downfall of so many young men.I who were taking part in the
DAY BY DAY. I have heard of many cases in transportation of the metal at which young British lads have once dispersed. Three of the
Possibly a good many people come to this Colony from godly detained by the Police with a an apparent haze over the bar sampan people have been
have noticed to-day that there is homes and though, as you say, good at heart,
view to finding out the source bour and hills, but in reality this been enticed înto danger from which the metal came. The mist-like effect is caused by the to health besides getting into only result obtained so far is the air being heavily charged with financial difficulties through the information that a delivery note dust. The strong northerly wind existence of these houses of ill had been sent to the consigne has brought down with it some of fame. As a mother of children, it shop. This was, however, denied the dust that dwellers in Paking grieves my heart to feel that the by the master, who said that he and Tientsin bave periodically to authorities, Knowing the facts, are had not received say such com-contend with. It is not usual content to allow such a place to munication.
that it is brought so far south as Hongkong.
eat into the morals of our youngį, manhood. If the mothers of these: lads knew what happens to 80
many of them, would they not rise.
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The mistress of a fishing boat By those two methods alone, was prosecuted this morning
up in condemnation of a Govern- many man who now make a habit before Captain Basil Tarlour, ment which acquiesces in such a of going to these places would R.N., for refusing to stop when terrible state of affairs?
know how I should feel about it.
I stop away.
Yours etc.,
ANTI-VICE
called upon by the Police in Victoria harbour on the 23rd in- It is a disgrace that such places
stant. Sergeant Matthews said he should exist in a British Colony. Hongkong, Nov. 23, 1919.
saw a number of sampans in If the Press and the leading men
Wanchai coal anchorage. They Sir,-"Robert Me Whirter" has appeared to be dredging. He got
Yours, etc. BRITISH MOTHER. Hongkong, Nov. 23, 1919.
of Hongkong busied themselves about this evil, instead of worry-rendered a public duty by draw-{close to defendant's boat and ing over Constitutional Reforming attention to the bawdy houses called on her to stop several times. and such matters, this Colony here, which are sapping the She refused to stop and worked would soon have removed the vitality of the younger generation her boat in between the coal one black spot which besmirches in this Colony. The greatest lighters. Witness finally caught its honour. I wish you every enemies to the movement to her. There were signs of coal on success in you campaign, and abolish them have been some of board and a dredging net on board only wish that others had the our well-known citizens. It is well. The defendant said she courage to follow your lead. not the presence of these women could not hear the police bail in our midst that I object to so she was fined $1 or 14 days' strongly BS their privilege imprisonment. The boatman of to open a sort of a bar pre-passenger bost B1291V was mises. The mischief has lain charged for carrying five passen- Sir-I agree with all that here all along, and if the "rested gers in excess of the number Robt. MacWhirter and you interests" are hard to fight, at allowed by his licence, on 22nd say about shutting down the least the authorities should rule instant. European bawdy houses in Hong-that these houses should not kong. Such home truths are stock alcoholic drinks. To me needed in this Colony. We get this seems the most effective step fer too loose in our views on such towards crushing these disreput- questions out here. Some call it able establishments in the Colony. being "broad-minded;" I prefer
Yours etc.
to call it hypocrisy.
VIA MEDIA.
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He was fined $10.
DON'T FORGET..
TO-DAY. Theatre Royal.-Frawley Com- Sir. Please tell "Robt. Macpany present East is West." Whirter" that there 2re five 915 p.m.
If these bad houses can't be Hongkong, Nov. 2, 1919, shut down, possibly the evi. would be partly removed if the Government acted as follows:-
1. Stopped the selling of drink in these establishments;
British and two French subjects.
up "the line." Sorry to bother you.
2. Compel every man visiting but you might as well publish them to enter his name in a book, the truth, the whole truth and and if anyone is found there who cothing but the truth. has not signed the book, he and the keeper of the house to be pro-i secuted.
MOST
HEXTRAORDINARY
Yours etc.
E. V. HAMILTON. Hongkong, Nov. 22, 1919.
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