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1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,
THE GERMAN SITUATION,
PROTEST AGAINST FRENCH ACTION,,
Paria, April 7.
A message from Mayenco saya during the French advance there]: was only one incident-when a German armoured car fired two sholls at a cavalry patrol
A German communique protests against the French action which it says is not in accordance with the Fence Treaty or the insignificance of the German measures in the Ruhr region.
BRITISH APPROVAL OF FRENCH ACTION,
London, April T. The morning papers commenting on the French advance in Germany, wholeheartedly support the French action, which is described as a disciplinary measure to secure the execution of the Treaty terms.
the French action.
The Daily Telegraph says —In as far as British opinian is concerned we are convinced it will be nearly unanimous in approving The Morning Post says:-There should be little fear now of any disastrous developments if the Allies are true to themselves and the The Daily Mail remarks that the caterie always disposed to scold France is entirely negligible. Germany has inexcusably torn up Articles 43 and 44 and has not punished the militarists for the
Treaty,'
APPEAL TO THE WORLD.
MILLION POUNDS WANTED FOR LEADUE CAMPALOM.
London, April7.
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THE LOCAL LABOUR DISPUTE.
NO CHANGE IN SITUATION.
The Press publishes a letter signed by Viscount ry, Mr."Professor," formerly the "Pro-increase Д three cants
WHAT THE LEAGUR UNION 13 DOING.
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London, April 7.
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THE GYMKHANA......
ENTRIES FOR NEXT MEETING.
the ad mhans to be bald on The following are the nine for Saturday, 17 April, 1920:-
1. Five Furlonga.- Sandmartin, Pussyfoot, Tredegar, Blackbird Ef. Dorada, Sun, Pawnshop, Dahlia, Orica. from
2. Gymkhana Stakes. - Spotted
Blackbird
EVENTFUL VOYAGE OF THE "PROFESSOR“, After an eventful trip char changed since the suployer The labour alination is un- acterised by many ....exciting expressed hair 'willingness to events, the ex-German steamer giro. Lloyd George, Admiral Beatty. Mr. Asquith, Lord Robert Call, Mr. fessor-Woarmann,
daily fitter J. R. Clynes and General Gough appealing to the peoples of the port yesterday afternoon with azpected until the arrival of the came into Further developments are not world not to forget the war-tims ideals and sacrifices, pointing various details for the loca! Guild' out that the League of Nations was created by a flood of idealism garrison, and went alongside the Canton, where they have gone to
representatives and self-denial, and the League can only be what the world chooses Naval Yard where the disem-get the opinion of the strikers Sand, Siamese Cat, Bear King, to make it. It appeals for a million pounds for a most extensive barkation of the troops took on this offer. In acquissance to Malenim. Attraction, Brutus, What educational campaigo.
place.
Two deaths took place on board workmen in the public utility the advice of the Guild, the
(late Ibukebbi, Wilkins during the voyage. Other events companies have deferred from
Miraber, Slam. were the grounding of the ship in the
Band 4.7 Mile Class Handicap. Interesting details of the work of the League of Nations Union the Suez Canal, fire on board in upin of striking. Further, the Algerian Chief, Louza, Wilkina course they had decided Alexander. Falesman, Moonshine, are furnished in the latter appealing for £1,000,000 for national the Indian Ocean, and the break-managers of these concerns, it is Mrawber, El Dorado, Sinzs. White educational campaign on behalf of the League. hundreds of meetings in support have already been organed on the Professor was near Singapore.ed their workmen that they will Fantile (late Dunmore Dahlia). Its that ing down of the machinery when stated by the Guild, have inform halt. Pawnshop, Rowdy Child, behalf of the League, that 200 branches of the Union have been created, two League of Nations periodicals and many pamphlets sad 3, the transport left Tilbury which may be eventually decided Rabate, King Alfred,
At 5 pm. on the 9th of Febru-get an increase not less than that Ludlow, Scotia Dahlin, Gilbertine, booklets have been published, and the Union is now enraged on Docks with 354 officers, soldiers upon by the big Dock Companies. educational text books and organising study circles for a and and their families on board. The
Dahlia Salamander, Target, children. The work is so extensive that it is exceeding the cope of Bal excitement of leave taking
Malcolmo, Sepand. Attraction, private generosity. The signatories, who are
the Viscount Gray, being over. Mr. Lloyd George, Lord Bestly, Mr. Asquith, Lord Robert Cecil, Gibraltar was much as usual greetings they exchanged with Daylight
Brutus, Wee Mouse. What is it Voyage to strangers to the Colony as the late bukabbl, «Orjan, Burning Mr. J. R. Cines and General Hubert Gough, declare that if the except for the sad occurrence of recognised comradan sabore in- world is allowed to relapse into pre-war antagonising and ambitions, the death of a child in the Bay of dicated.
3. Polo Beurs, Patrick, it will be the greatest triumph of evil in all ages. They emphasise Biscay. From Gibraltar, which
Sesame, Cannon. White Fang.- that if Great Britian does not support the League with all her might, was reached on
In the absence of Major-Tejand. - Talisman. Winterlight, the 16th, the General the resoures of the League will wither and die.
Vantris transport took the run to Pos Colony. "Colonel Wyndham, of Ringwood,
from the Rysa. Bambita, Murphy, Tonic. The appest is commented on in the Press as being the most Said which was sighted on the the Wiltshires, aslaching General Paper.
After Dark Brown helpful and most promising support the cause of the League has yet 26th. Much excitement The French advance beyand Mayence bridgehead is practically received. The names of the signatories, of such diverse views, are prodgged amongst those on board at the landing of the troops. The round and in-cashine. Sand Was Officer Commanding, was present B. Handicap 2 mile Post, once complete.
comparable only to the early days of the war, when the whole by an accident in the Suez disembarkation, as well as the martin, Loues, Sinza, Pawnshop, message from Berlio states that besides Frankfort, Darm-country united in ita prosecution."
Canal which almost stadt and Hanso the towns of Offenbach, Somburg and Wiesbaden
caused quartering of the troops, was Savernaka, the Blesmer to turn turtle under
Fussyfoot. Rebuta, have been occupied without incident, excap: north of Frankfort
She ran against a sandbank in Leslie Smith of the Army Head-Target. Brutus, Wee Mouse, Orion. the direction of Major Tredegar Black bird Dablis, where & Gorman armoured-car fired on some French cavalry. This
the Channel in the endeavour to quarters Staff. is attributed to the action of excited soldiers.
avoid collision
7.14 Mile Handicap.--Algerian with another There are 181 men of the new Chief. lateamer, and the mishap placed details of the R. G. A Eight of Sareroake. Siamese Cat, Beggae Wilkins Micawber, ber at a dangerous list on the them were accompanied by their King. Gilbertins, Blackbird Dahlia, sandbank. The winches were goi wives and children.
Malcolmo, to work and some hours later
Sepand Attraction, R. G. A. Captains B. Cumming, Slam, Burning Daylight, Alexan Following are the officers of the Brutus. What is it (late (bukabb), C. S. Dodwell, A. Hewitt, G. D. der. Meredith and J. A. K. Koel; Lieutenants H. R. Donovan. E. J.
En, of the RG.A., also arrived Ürabam and A. H. Meckridge.
by the boat.
Mrs. Dowling, wife of La Dow.
⚫ recent exploit.
The Times says the French step is wholly precautionary. When no longer necessary it will be discontinued. Our French friends can rest assured of the follest and heartiest support of their British comrades in arms.
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SURRENDER OF THE REDS.
London, April 7.
Other
Long columns of Reds in motor lorries and afoot yesterday passed Elberfeld where they mostly surrendered their arms. portions of the Red Army marched into the occupied territory. chiefly Solingen, where they were disarmed by the British. Other Reds, still armed, are wandering in the mountains, Reds arrested at Duisburg have been sent to trial at Wesel by Extraordinary Court Martial. It is stated in Berlin that work has fully resumed at Bochum Mines. The Central Council of the Reds has been transferred to Bremen from Essen.
GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S ANGER.
Berlin, April 7.
The Government-in a Note to France, protests against the action of the French Army, in the name of justice, reason and humanity. It declares tha: had the German Government not intervened quickly in the Ruhr region, the Hed morement would have shaken the German Rapublic to its foundations,, it scouts the ides that the despatch of troops involves a menace to France and declares is impossible for any Government in Germany to restore and maintain order if it meets with unjustified suspicion from its enemies at every step.
A German Government Proclamation in the occupied towo5 declares that France, a hard-hearted opponent, is carrying out a Shylock policy and monstrously playing with the world's peace. It promises to do ita utmost to shorten the period of suñering.
NEUTRAL ZOSE TO BE EVACUATED.
London, April 7.
Reuter learns that an authoritative French source bas reason to believe that the Germans will evacuate the neutral zone in a few days, whereupon the French troops will be withdrawn closing an incident which has served the purpose conclusively of proving to the Germans that the terms of the Treaty must be carried out.
AN ALLIED
RKHISDE.
Berlin, April 7 The Inter-Allied Military Commission has reminded the Foreign Office of the necessity of carrying out its undertaking to disband the Reichswehr by the Uth inst. It points out that the Reichswehr.) on a full mobilisatory basis, frequently engages in military exercises.
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THE OCCUPATION OF ESSEN.
Berlin, April 7. Reichswehr troops occupied Essen last evening.
VLADIVOSTOK QUIET.
JAPANESE RETURN SEIZED BUILDINGS.
Shanghai, April 7. A message from Harbin says all is quiet at Vladivostok. The Tapanese bave returned the public buildings and railway station, Jeized during the fighting mentioned yesterday, and hauled down the Japanese ilag. The affair is attributed to retaliation arising out of a patrol incident.
RUSSIA AND LITHUANIA.
PEACE, SEGOTIATIONS TO BROIS.
Copenhagen, April 7,
It is learned from Kovno that the Russian Soviet Government has agreed to begin peace negotiations with Lithuania on April 15.
M. CLEMENCEAU ILL
Cairo, April 7:
VALUE OF SUBMARINES,
SAID TO BE GROWING LESS.
EMPIRE STATISTICS.
London A To
with gras difficulty the vessel was got off from her dangerous situation. Before she reached Ades, preumonia claimed another
victim, in a child.
numbers are given as follows:
The other details and their
Royal Army Service Corps →→ Major J. G. L Carter, O. B. E: 5 Warrant Officers and 16 other ranks.
CRICKET.
The waning advantage enjoyed by submarines against surface ships was shown in a lecture by Naval Lieutenant W. S. King Hall, at the Royal United Service Institution. He asserted that, the advantage, which was 9 to 5 in 1914, was only 7 to 3 last year and was likely to be culy 6 to 7 by 1930.--Submarine detection apparatus was likely to develop which would partially protect important ships atores in the after hold of the A fixa broke out among the against tactical attack. He expressed the opinion that the use of a ship when the Professor was in would eventually revolucionise naval warfare, as gunpowder did when first introduced. Gas might be discharged on the enemy coast- the Arabian Sea. The fusing of line. Such a plan was contemplated during the German occupation some electric wires was the cause of Belgium but was abandoned in deference to Belgian susceptibil- of the outbreak. which was
I. R. C. STAFFS. it He recommended the extension of convoying for protectias quickly put out by the crew. of commerce in war-time and ruled out the plan for making capital
At Colombo, a ingalese stow-
tha I. R. C. in a friendly match The following will represent ships submersible, on Sturdee, presiding, agreed with the last-named idea.
the ground of impracticability. Admiraled away on the steamer and his discovery and subsequent hand-
against the Staffs on the former's RA.O.C.-Col McGreen; Cap-ground on Saturday at 215 ing over to the Singapore Police tain A. M. Collinson: 3 Warrant p..A H. Rumjshn, A. al provided a mild excitement for Officers and 10 other racks. those on board.
Arcalli, G. C. Earde, A. A Colonel L. C. Steyner, who alsc Rumjahn. 'S. H. Ismail, 9. A. R. · The want of provision for re-arrived by the Professor, will be Ismail, J. Curreem, A. L. Andirse, creation
was ig charge of the Army N. M. Bax, E A. Moosdeen and keenly fell by the troops, who, Par Chest in place of Colonel O. Ismail, however, managed to get up a Thursby Pelham who recently concent which they dubbed left the Colony. He is Becom- The report of the Imperial Conference has been issued. It re
"Black Cata" Lance Corporal sanied by three privates of the commends the early formation of an Empire Bureau of Statistics and Miles, of the R.A.O.C. proved to A. P. C.
gests that the money necessary for the maintenance of the be an acquisition by the credit.
In the above match, on the R. A. M. C-One Warrant Club ground on Saturday at 2.15 Bureau be provided by joint contribution from the various countries able part he took in these cop. Officer. concerned, in a proportions agreed upon.
p.m., the following will represent For example, one basis of
Military Provisions Staff Corps.the C. R. C.-Nz Sze KWOOX apportionment before the Conference was as follows-United King-
There appeared to be some dis-One Sergt. Major and one (Captsio); Un How Fan, J. dom, £16.000; India. £4,000; Canada, 43.250; Australia, £2,000: New Content among the junior ranks private. Zealand. £1,000; South Africa, £1,750; Colonies and Protectorates, Colombo, but they had all the voyage and he has been taken to Man Ping, Lo Maa Puo, Casa at nat being allowed ashore at
Wong. Wai Lee Son, Gao. L30. Captain Noel fell ill during the Ho Wing Kin, H. Ching, Shin sight-seeing they wanted when the Professor resched Singapore.
Man Ping, and Wong Kwɔk Kwong. On the voyage across the Indian Ocean, some hardship was experienced by those on Mr. J. Hall will go into the
go without Army Ordance Department.
£2,000.
FORMATION OF BUREAU URGED.
London, April 7.
ARABS AND JEWS IN CONFLICT.
London. April 7.
certs.
amusements
ospital. One Warrant Officer and three other ranks for the Wiltshire Regiment
.
Travellers from Jerusalem report that the conflict mentioned on board having to the 5th has been resumed. Arab feeling against the Jews is most fresh water. Owing to the break- There are a number of teachers acute. There have been collisions between religious processions down of the wachinery, con- for the Army Schools. They are celebrating-the-Meslem Nebimass and the Jewish Persores densed water only could be had, Merz, & V, Conwell, A White Emires and huge te from the roadway were used, Near Jaffa but this soon remedied itself when and Deviston; and the following a gate was wrenched up and used. Ten corpses were collected. Singapore xaa reached. At this lady teachers: N. W, Green, British soldiers appeared at the height of the melee and everything port the transport was delayed for Contay, and Deviston. calmed down immediately.
five days in order to enable the A number of the officers of the engineers to affect repairs to the R. G. A. are accompanied by machinery.
their wives and families.
BRITISH LABOURITES.
TWO WISE DECISIONS.
London. April 6. The Independent Labour Conference at Glasgow has decided to withdraw from the International Socialist Conference at Geneva and bas rejected a proposal immediately to affiliate with the Moscow Internationale.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
[From Our Own Correspondents.)
H.M.S. MALAYA TO ESCORT THE PRINCE.
Singapore. April 8.
It is understood on good authority that H.M.S. Malaya. will M. Clemenceau is suffering from bronchitis.. His condition is escort the Prince of Wales in H.MS. Renown to India vis Bouth disquieting.
Africa. While the Prince is in India, the Malays will visit the
F.M.S.
THE TURKISH CABINET.
Constantinople, April 7.
FRENCH CRUISER AT SINGAPORE.
Bingapore, April
and Mehmed Vid, Minister of Maring.
The Frenck sysİns
the new Cabinet, Damad Farid is Grand Vizier; Reschid
C. R. C. v. H.K.C.C.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 41/9/1
THE WEATHER.
Forecast:-Fair. Barometer- 23.91. Temperature 2 p.m.:~71. Humidity 2 p.m. -67.
vanil
£111.000 DEATH DOTIES. Death duties amounting
to
A change to the generally pleas3OME FACTS ABOUT THE SHIP. ant weather hitherto experienced The "Prof.sar bad an inter was felt when the transport was jesting experience during the war. on the China Sea. The rough Formerly, the German "Professor seas caused considerable.ses-Woerman" belonging to
the sickness but those who kept on Hamburg Line, she was captured their legs were treated to ain company with some seven Phenomenal sight wben the other Germso vessels in the ship was within two days reach of Gulf of Guines by a British £111,000 are parable on the estate Hongkong, two huge waterspouts squadron and taken to New of Mr. Thomas Arkell, brewer, of being seen which occurred simul-York, where she was interned. Kingsdown, Stricton St. Margaret, taneously and within balf-a-mile's In accordance with the terms of Swindon, where property has bean distance of each other, at about the Armistice, she was handed proved of the 11 o'clock on Wedgesday morn- orer to Greaf Britain, and £397,045.
gross Valas' of ing. Two black spots in one purchased
Mr. Arkell left ba try the Union quests to charities and cland gradually resolved them-Castle Line. She
to era~ selves into two spouts, their given a thorough refitin a British
was ployees and servants. elongated tips descending to yard and has since been used as about 500 feet from the a transport. She is of about 4,000 water. Those оп board the tons, is grey painted and has a transport could observe that the red funnel. She will proceed to pay of the sea waves, was diewo Tientsin to discharge there by the force of attraction to some 27 R.AS.C. men who are meet the tips of these funnel-under the command of Lt. Quar. shaped spouts. The phenomenon termaster J. Bryan, O.BLE. lasted for a considerable period. It is expected that she will
The keen joy of the troops return to Hongkong before the in being st last on 28th instant, and will pressed ierra firma was very evident Homewards after being raised when they landed in the Naval here, carrying
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY,
Coronet Theatre-3.15 and 9,15
p.m.
TO-MORROW.