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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
ITEMS FROM GERMANY.
EX-KAISERIS DYING.
Berlin, April 13.
The Tuges Zeitung says that the ex-Kaiserin is dying A sentry shot and killed an American named De Mott who was attempting to escape from prison at Wesel, which he was awaiting death sentanca The Fraai denounces "the murder by soldiery who were afraid of the annulinent of the death sentence."
THE IRISH STRIKE.
MORE SERIOUS THAN EXPECTED.
London, April 13. The strike stoppage in Ireland is more serious than anticipated. Instead of one day, it will continue till the prisoners are released. Railway and other transport is practically at a standstill. The streets in Dublin are crowded with an idled procession numbering a thousand Pastmen have closed the doors of the Post Office and prevented their being reopened. They bare not interfered with the telegraphs.
The Trade Unions in Belfast and North Ireland have ignored the order to strike.
·GOVERNMENT STANDS PIRM.
London, April 13. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Clynes, Mr. Bonar Law emphasised that the conditions in Ireland, where murder was rife, necessitated arrests on suspicion in order to protect people's lives. The Government fel: it their duty to continue the practice- Cheers)--but this would be futile it the men were released because they refused food-(Cheers). Suicides in these cirtumstances would be very deplorable, but to give the impression that political action in the House of Commons might alter the decision of the Govern- ment was likely to increase to danger.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
US. STRIKES..
NEW MEASURE AIMED AT AGITATORS.
Washington, April 13).
In the Senste, Senator Poindexter introduced a Bill making all persons advising or requesting others to join strikes interfaring with inter-State commerce, liable to two years' imprisonment and fine of $10,000. The measure has been referred to the Inter-State, Committee.
SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS,
New York, April 13.
Whilst the railway strike appears to be dying down in the Middla West, the situation in the East and South has become wOUSE. The number of strikers bas increased, exusing a serious stoppage of traffic and the closing down of industries depending on the railways. The conditions in New Yort bave become worse owing to a decrease in the arrivals of food supplies.
The townspeople in many places are volunteering assistance.
IRISH WOMEN TO BE TRIED.
Washington, April 13. Altogether tan woman have been arrested for picketing outside the British Embassay. They will be tried by the Federal Grand Jury.
AUSTRIAN AND BULGARIAN TREATIES.
THE QUESTION OF SMALL STATES AND ARMAMENTS.
Landon, April 14 In the House of Commân's, moving the second reading of the Bill carrying into effect the Austrian and Bulgarian Treaties, Mr Harmsworth emphasised the dificulties as regards Austria owing to the break-up. He claimed ihat the Treaty was in some respects lenient and even indulgent. The shrinkage in the Austrian Empire was due to the fact that many Owing to the swelling crowd at Mountjoy Prison. Dublin, the nationalities had desired to secede. The principle of, anlf- military has been reinforced by three ranks and several armoured determination had BOX bean grea:ly violated, although -cars. Barbed wire has been erected.
the German population, numbering
LATEST NEWS.
London, April 13.
In the House of Commons, on the adjournment, the Irish of a million in the Tyrol were included within the new frontier of Attorney General stated that the general strike was substantially Italy. This was due to the principle of strategic necessity. Tha operative in the south and west bo; not the north of Ireland. The situation on the Jugo-Slav frontier was, momentarily, too delicate railways in the west and south were not working but conditions were for profitable discussion. The Conference had gone to the greatest practically normal on the Great Northern Railway. A substantial trouble in providing for Austrian coal interests. oumber of Post Office officials had struck but a number of Pos: regards reparation
said
that since the Officers in Dublin were working. Ordinary business in Dublin waArmistice the Allies had acted with unparalleled magnánirsity beld up and a great many hotels sad shops were closed.
towards their Iste enemies. It was not believed that the indemnity demanded from Bulgaria was excessive or that methods of exaction were embarassing. The most important Article of the Treaty was that of giving Bulgaria access to the Aegean, whịch had not yet been definitely settled. "
It is hoped the evening's debate will clear the air.
ANGLO-FRENCH RELATIONS.
ENCOURAGING PRESS COMMENTS.
London, April 13. "Morning papers, commenting on the House of Commous debate, point out that although Anglo-French differences have not yet been completely settled decisive progress has been made..
Mr. Asquith said that no State in Europe had lega justific lation for Joining the Central Powers than Bulgaria at sbe most critical moment of the war. Bulgaria bore, A beavy responsibility for the prolongation of the war and therefore, Ho the Powers generally had not deal harshly therewith. warned against the risk of the Balkanisation of Austris and criticised the absence of provisions for commercial intercourse The Tins writes:--France may have committed a breach of between the new States. It was all important tha: we should create diplomatic etiquette, but in substance she did the best thing, not economic unity. He urged that the Reparation Committee should only for herself bus for all the Allies, teaching a lesson to the Ger- rarefully and promptly define the amount payable by Austria, and man Government and Militarists.
the Allies should insist on the disarmament of the new States with a view to safeguarding the peace of Eastern Europe.
The Daily Telegraph understands that M. Millerand has given the assurances desired by the British Government, and emphasied; that the outcome of the negotiations is not victory for any side but the triumph of reason.
Mr. Bonar Law, replying to the debate, sgreed that it was deplorable the way small States were afming. but they were independent States and any attempt to limit armaments would not be tolerated. He admitted that without some limitation of armaments the war would largely have been fought in rain. The
duty of the Government to do its utmost to make the League effective.
The Daily Moll says that the rift in the Entente is practically closed.
The Daily Express says that candour and frank dealing bave beenLeague of Nations was embodied in these Treaties and it was the possible and even helpful for the Entente which has emerged from the test with its purposes fortified.
The Daily Chronicle says that the proctical valne of the San Remo meeting depends on the surress obtained in reaching specific decisions and is clearly planning out the Allies' co-operation.
GERMAN WAR MATERIAL.
AN IMPORTANT ALLIED CONFERENCE.
Paris, April 15. An important conference took place last evening with regard to the technical means of securing the carrying out of the Treaty of Versailles with regard to the delivery and destruction of German war material, especially of artillery. Mr. Winston Churchill, M. Le Fevre, the French War Minister, Marshal Foch, and General Wesgand were present. Complete agreement was reached on all pointe of principle and also as regards the necessity of increasing the number of French and British officers employed on this work by the Inter-Allied Control Commission in Germany.
AN ARMENIAN APPEAL----
London, April 13.
SHORT SHRIFT FOR CHICAGO STRIKERS.
Chicago, Arpi! 13.
The District Attorney has informed the strike leaders that if the strikers do not return the Government will support the managements in discharging the men.
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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CANTON GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
THE INJUNCTIOs' against dz. WỪ TING-FANG.
Shanghai, April 15. By decision of the British Court to-day, the interim injunction made by Chang Shih-chao to prevent Dr. Wu Ting-fang from with- An Armenisa delegation appeals for the despatch of inter-Allied drawing money from the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in his forces to Cilicia and urges that refugees be sent to Cyprus. The name. remains over until Monday. The money is referred to as destruction of further villages is announced. Adans and Mersina Southern Government funds amounting to fifteen lakhs of dollars. are threatened. French officials are repatriating their families. Dr. Wu Ting-fang is arriving on Friday morning. Cilicia is isolated owing to the destruction of the telegraphs,
BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.
EARLIER SPECIAL -TELEGRAMS.
From Our Own Correspondents.)
·DISTINGUISHED VISITORS FOR HONGKONG.
Singapore, April 15.
London, April 14. The Board of Trade returns show that the imports during March totalled £177,000,000, being an increase of £71,000,000, compared | with March of last year. Exports totalled £104,000,000, being an increase of £51,000,000. compared with March Inst year And £62,000,000 in March 1913. The principal increases in imports over March last year were Raw The British yacht Sapphire has arrived here from Southampton cotton, £28,000,000; grain and flour, £11,000,000. The principal for Hongkong baving on board Viscount and Viscountess Furness, increase in exports were Cotton manufactures, £15,000,000. Countess Drogheda, Lady Sarah Wilson and party.
ANOTHER. MINERS' STRIKE?..
London, April, 13..
POLITICAL MEETINGS BANNED.
Shanghai, April 15.
azninara" ballot in favour of a strike in South Wales has re- The Municipal Council has forbidden political meetings. jority of 69,000. There are small anti-sirika majori-Students are lecturing but there are no demonstrations to-day The
"Vans and the Forest of Dean.
strike is evidently, fizzling out.
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·THE CHINA STATION,
London, April 13. The "Times” says the announcement of the appoint- ment of Kear Admiral Barrett as Senior Naval Oiscar on the Yangtss indicates a reduction in the establishment of officers of fag and commodore rank on the China Station. When the present organisation TEEN TÜRKENË N
for the post-war fleet in China TV THAT AF
By Vitpactad. that a large force would be maintained in those waters, -for example, the battle cruiser New Zealand,-mentioned as the future flagship on the conclusion of her Empire tour with Lord Jellicoe but she has not been allocated to this duty in the appendix showing the new fleet organisa- tion lasued with Charchill's memorandum on naTY estimates. There is of course no question of any breach of faith although the Imperial Defence Conference, 1909, decided the New Zealand should be stationed on the China Station. It was announced by Churchill in March, 1913, that in response to the suggestion of the Admiralty, the Government of New Zealand agreed to the ship being stationed wherever the imperial Government considered har services most valuable and she was consequently attached to the first battle cruiser aquadron in the North Sea. The strength of the fleet on the China Station as revised is thus numerically very similar to 1914, namely, 39 pennants compared with 36 pre-war. After May 6 the only difference from pre-war organisation commands will be the employment of a rear admiral on the Yangtse instead of a captain.
»THE US»^RAILWAY STRIKE.
New York, April-12.
The strength of the "outlaw" Unions is Waning In the Central States and the Far West, but the ranks of the strikers on the Atlantic seaboard bave increased and are threatening completely to paralyse passenger as well as goods traffic.
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Pittsburg, April 13.
An absolute embargo on freight shipments has been onounced by the Pennsylvania Railway.
REVOLUTION IN GUATEMALA.
Washington, April 13.
A revolution has broken out in Guatemala, the opponents of President Cabrera having gained control of Guatemala city after street fighting. The United States cruiser Tacoma bas, landed marines to project foreign interests
Washington, April 15,
A message from Guatemala, 9559 that many non- combatants were killed by the shell-fire on Cabrea's forces which are bombarding the city since Thursday. The city is undefended, except for volonteers armed with rifles Cabrera's troops are entrenched at La Palma. Another telegram states that the Cabrera Government has been overthrown, and Carlos Herterra has been made President.
ANGLO-FRENCH RELATIONS
Paris, April 12. M. Leon Bourgeois presided yesterday in Paris at the fourth sitting of the League of Nations. The French papers and official circles are confident in an early accord being reached with the British. Conciliatory Notes exchanged. yesterday, between London and Paris may bring the difficulty to an end. The text of the - British Note has been published. It is intimated that the only point on which Grest Britain now requires assurance is whether France will agree in fature to submit her plans to the Allied Governments. The French Government is confident that a close perusal of the diplomatic correspondence between the Allied Governments will prove that ample notice of France's intentions was given before the signal for advance was sent to General Degoutte's troops.-Harus.
Paris, April 13.
Lord Derby, the British Ambassador in Paris, at tended a session of the Council of Ambassadors held ..yesterday at the Quai d'Orsay, M. Jales Cambon pre- sidioz. The officials consider that the cloud of dis- The turbed international relations has passed away. Entente Cordiale between the Powers is as strong and effective as during the war. Lord Derby had an inter- view with M. Millerand. The French Premier assured him that the French troops will retire from the occupied towas when the Germans have withdrawn their sarplus Troops from the Ruhr area. M. Millerand had an inter- view, yesterday, with President Deschanel and made a statement, this afternoon, in the Chamberof Deputies. -Harus.
KURDS SHOOT DOWN AVIATORS.
Rome, April 15.
A message from Bagded of April 11th says that Captain Ranza, who was flying to Bagdad, was shot- down by rebel Kurdi, pot Arabe, fifty kilometres from Alleppo. The pilot was not injured, but was taken prisoner and liberated after three days fighting by the Arsbe, who recaptured the machine which was slightly damaged.
EX-GERMAN VESSELS SOLD,
Washington, April 15. All German vessels taken over by the Government, in war-time have been sold to privata interests." "The Shipping Board has 'soid 28 vessels for $21,751,065; / including eleven az German Wusels, in the week suding "April 10th, 2
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THE STRIKE.
SUGGESTED APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS,
We have received the follow- ing tar publication ---- /
Bir.-It may be condently [stated that the average resident pas-linkfresh of the present method of
handling the strike, which only results in its becoming more widespread.
May I suggest that the amount, of increase of pay which is fair and just to the variona: grades of men in the various Companies concerned be certained. 83 soon as possibla, by the prompt appointment by the Government of three Com- missioners (under Ortiɑance 13 of 1836) consisting of a Judge of the Supreme Court, an Account- ant, and a Chinese Member. for the purpose of consiering and reporting early on the question?
When we have got that Report. we shall be working in the light, instead of in the dark, and shall be, ahla, to judge for ourselves as to the reasonableness of the mon's demands.
*Yours etc.
FL. E. POLLOCK.
Princes Buildings, 16th April, 1920.
There is no fresh development
in the situation to-day.
The Peak Tramway has been running to-day, although tha
| narvice is not normal
DAY BY DAY. :
The anti-Japanese boycott is being revived in Canton, a Native .... Goods Improvement Association being formed in order to again | investigate "low grade” goods.
The total output of the Kallan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 3rd April. mounted to 86,946 tons and the sales during the period, to 76,972 tons.
Motorcar No. 178 ran into a rickahs at Queen's Road near the Naval Yard yesterday, slightly injuring the
passenger sad damaging the ricksha. The coalia escaped unhurt
The American Consul General, Mr. George E. Anderson, sails on the s.3. Colombis on the 1st of this month for a stay of from four- and-a-half to five months in the United States, on leave of absence. The Consulate General will be in charge of Mr. Leighton Hope, senior Vice-Consul.
The attention of readers is drawn to the fact that is con- nection with the meeting for the formation of an Aviation Club, to be held in the Chamber of Commerce Room, Chartered Bank Buildings on Tuesday next, the time of the meeting has been changed from & p.m. to 5 p.m. It is the hope of the Chamber that not only will there be a large attendance of persons interested in aviation but also of airmen who have returned to the Colony from activa service.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
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