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THURSDAY, JUNE M. 1920.
台九初月五
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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GRAVE
SITUATION
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IN IRELAND.
TERROR PREVAILING IN LONDONDERRY.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND LORD LIEUTENANT
PRISONERS,"
Landon. June 9.
The Court House at Druellocher. County Limerick, was burned down last evening. Ten charged holies were found in the dobria
THE LONDONDERRY KIOTS.
THE BOULOGNE CONFERENCE.
ALLIES AS UNITED AS EYER,
SUBMARINISM.
GERMAN REGRETS AND UNDERTAKIOS
Geneva, Juga. 2.
HONGKONGPROPERTY.
THE COLONY'S ASSESSMENT.
Mr. &. Chapman, in his report
on the assessment for the jour, 1930-31, states:——
from
Boulogne, June 19.
At the Bosnian's 'Confuranos 3.
The Whole Colany-The result Našte bainas nunqndoad that of the now valuation is that the Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed prior to his depecrute, said the the German Cowenment 29d andthorised the German Helen Har fateable Value of the Conference had gone very well. The Germans appareily anticipated Wissell, to make a statement-deploring the victims of sabesarinian, Colony has increased whola divided counsels, but they would find the Allies as tmited and and pointing out that Germany had undertaken by the Pesce Treaty £16,304,801 to $17,408,939, an determined as ever. Regarding disarmament, the Conference had to make good all the damage sustained by the Allien by submarinism, addition of $3,104,158 oz 6.77 per taken the strongest line, on the basis of the British proposition. The sad had already met the reasonable claims of neutrals, M. Thom cent Turkish situation was not grave; it was well in band. He declined naked the Conference to record the Garman Government's under The City of Victoria-The to answer a question regarding the lump sum fixed for reparation. taking to repair the wrongs of seamen who were victims of brateable value has increased from Regarding the suggestion that America should forega an ampons of marinism.
$13,154,490 Mr. Havelock Wilson expressed his satisfaction at the German addition of $875910 or 6.65 per to $14,030,330, sa the deb: due from Britain equal to the amount of the debt doe to Britain from France, Mr. Lloyd George said fresh proposals had recognition of its wrongs. been made to Washington, but an answer had not yet been received. He emphasised the fact that the best relations existed between France and England.
AMBASSADORS FOR BERLIN.
Boulogne, Fane 22, The Conference has decided that the Allies shall be represented Berlin by Ambassadors, who will take up their duties before the Spa Conference, namely on July 1.
London, June 22. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. O'Neill with regard to the riots in Londonderry, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the County Inspector at Londonderry had reported that nine civilians were killed and from 15 to 20 wounded. Brigadier General Arthur Campbell, Commanding the District had gone to Londonderry within fall discretion to deal with the situation. The Chief Secretary atat ed that the fores in Londonderry was reported adequate, but Brigadier General Campbell was instructed to ask for whatever force he might, think necessary. The Government was satisfied that the Irish Government was using every weapon in their power
to deal with the situation.
SITUATION "VERY GRAVE"
London, June 20.
In the House of Commons, Col. Ashley, in drawing attention to the failure of the Government to maintais order in Ireland, especially Londonderry and Dublin, said mah law had prevailed in Derts for seven days. He declared that the situation was unbelies able. The Chief Secretary and the Lord Lieutenant were prisoners in their own houses, as were the officials of Dublin Castle, having to take exercise in their own grounds. The Republicans had establish- ed their own Post 05ces. It was useless talking of conciliation with Sinn Feiners and assassins." He said the only way to der) with the menace was to declare Martial Law.
Replying the Right Hoa. Denis Hears repeated 31r. Bonar
· Law's earlier stalement. He said batalion of troops had gone to Londonderry, and there were two in Belfast ready to proceed to Derry.
He admitted that the position in Dublin was very grave, but he hoped means would be found to adopt the suggestion to get the assistance of all legal men, irrespective of party. Already there bad been а
such most successful attempt along.
Lines. The troops had been instructed if attacked to treat the attackers as they would treat the enemy on the field of battle. If they saw armed men approaching, the troops aus: order "Hands up." and, in the event of a refusal, fire upon them. The Constabulary had already been granted increased pay and arrangements had been made as regards compensation to widows and children. He had been assured by those responsible in Ireland that better times were in store and that there was every prospect of a speedy improve. ment. There had already been a inarked reduction in cattle-driving
REIGN OF TERROR.
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It is believed the remaining business of the Conference will be completed today. The deliberations have been of the most friendly choricien. The Nue to Germany regarding the reduction of the Army was despatched last evening
IMPORTANT MATTERS CONSIDERED.
London, June 2
A Boulogne communique says the Conference this morning re- discussed the question of the German payment for paration and its distribution among the Allies. It was agreed this flied experts should meet at Paris and draw up a joint proposition on an agreed basis for subezission to the Allied Conference as Brussels on July 2d which will agree on farence.
BOJIE CAKKET.
London, June 22. Middlesex beat Lanes by an intlogs and 37 runs. For Middlesex Hendran made 183 onBaished.
Surrey best Yorks by 204 runs. In Surrey's first innings Hobba made 112, his fourth consecutive century.
Cambridge beat Warwick by 151 runs.
cent,
The Hill District.-The rate- able value bas increased froin $349,745 to 8344,315, so addition of $1,570 or 0.43 per cent.
Shantiwan, Saiwanba, and Quarry Bay. The rateable valua 115,530, so add.tion of $6,335 am has increased from $409,165 to
1.56 per cent
Hongkong Villages—The rata- able value has increased from $269,957 to #315,932, sa addition
Hants best Easex by an innings and 52 runs For Hants, Moad of $45,013 or 11.04 per cent.
md 178 unfinished.
Oxford beat Sussex by eigh: runs Leicester beat Notta by five winets.
LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE.
· London, Jque 22.
Kowloon Point.-The rafsabim value bas increased from $702- 665 to $733.815, an addition of 134,150 or 549 per cent
Yaumati-The rateable valoa bas increased from $437,78) to 490.535, an addition of $52,835 or 12.06 per cen
Mongkoktagi-Therutanbla
Hutchinson, of the Amalgamated Sciety of Engineers, prasiding to 1335515, an addition of 855,135 The Labour Party's Conference has opened at Scarborough, Mr.value has increased from $331,330, There are 1.150 delegates, representing three and a half millions: or 16.68 per cent. joint poleg befire the S, Confr. Henderson was absent, as the mult of an operation.
The Conference also discussed the disarmagwat of Germany and approved a draft communication prepared by ↑ Affiary experts and also their proposal with regard to the ownership of the distributed. war material and the date of the resumption of the "inkaufacture of aircraft..
French delegates reiterated the failure of Germany to execute. the clauses relating to the delivery of coal, and the advice of the Reparations Commission on that matter will be considered at the Brussels Conference.
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Finally, the Corference agreed that the economia gotiations begun in London with the Russian econo nic delegates continued upon the anders anding that there be no question of the Political rs- cognition of te Soviet Government.
THE TURKISH QUESTION,
London, June 22.
treats having the effect of drawing closer a zanprochement between The "correspondent at Boulogne says the Conference is
te Albes, particularly Betsia and France. Well-informed sources state that agreement has been reached regarding Turkey wherebr Greco acts as mandatory, with the consent of all parties, although re exista Italian feeling of sympathy for Turkish Nation-
London, June 23. Derry yesterday hart another day and night of terror. Allai.. business was suspended and shops closed. Men carrying rißes marched throughthe street, firing recklessly. The Infirmary was busy throughout the day and the difficulties over the cum eyance of the wounded were increased owing to the motormen's strike.
BRITISH DELEGATES DEPART.
Boologne, June 22. Shots rang out at intervals from five in the morning till mid. The Conference has ended. Mr. L'oyd George and his associates aight, whilst fighting was continuous in the evening for four hours.laft at three o'clock this aft-moon aboard the steamer Maid of
Orleans. Unionist feeling is most infamed as the result of the brulaid farewell to the British delegates. A dense crowd on the quay M. Millerani, Marshal Fach and Senor Sforzs murder of Mr. McKay. son of the Governor of Derry. Mr. McKay cheered whilst a band played the National Anthem. who served the war, had just returned from holiday and was bekt up by Sinn Feiners on the culskirts of the city. Declining to give information regarding rifles, Mr. McKay was bound and gagged. His body was then riddled with bullets and lay on the roadside for three hours, until a hearse was impressed to convey the remains to his father's house.
Correspondents state that the Police and Military, acting inde. pendently, have added to the chaos. The Magistrates "are demanding Martial Law and also fresh, seasoned troops.
VIERCE RIOTE.
Lonica, Jane 22. There has been herce rioting during the past couple of daya in Lordonderry. There have been repeated conflicts between Sinn Feiners and Unionia's, rendering movement in the streets most risky.
Communications have been interfered with. Tronpa natrol ling the streets constantly intervened to slup the disorder temporarily.
BOME OUTRAGE. IN DUELIN
Later.
From midnight till dawn Londonderry was peaceful, but at daybreak shooting recommenced.
THE ANATOLAN SITUATION.
HAS GREECE ENOUGH MEN?
Paris, June 22.
An authoritative statement says the report tha: Field Marshal | Wilson and Marshal Foch oppoard Greek intervention in Anatolia, mentioned on June 21, is incorrect. The Field Marshals argued has, apart from political questions, Greece, with 92,000 men, is on- able to undertake the proposed operations.
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▲ GREEK ASSURANCE.
London, Jous 22. Telegrams from Greek military man state that the latter are in an adequate position to deal effectively with Mustapha Kemal's forces.
SPECIAL US. EQUADRON.
It is officially stated that there was a bomb ontrare in Dublin this morning A motor was proceeding from Amiens Road Station to Dublin Castle, containing Mr. Roberts, Assistant Inspector General of Constabulary and three constables, when the driver" was frred on in Beresford Place by men armed with revolvers, concealed Behin pillars of the railway bridge. The first voller wounded both Mr. Roberts and the drivet, but not seriously. The latter continued
It is announced that from October 1st a speciale rice squadron to drive and the fire was retumet from the car, whereupon txo! will be based in the Canal Zone and will be available for daty in bombs were thrown. The damage is not stated. There were Do Mau and Central Ame. ica porta.
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OTHER INCIDENTS.
London. Jana 22.
The Ex-cutive of the Irish Labourities has issued a manilasin adrising the zailwaymen to await dismissal, thus avoiding a general strike.
Five policemen were ambushed at Bantry, one being killed. Derry was quiet this afternoon. The casualties in the rioting in the morning were one killed and three wounded.
Washington, June 12.
DETROIT'S 'RAPID GROWTH.
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Washington, June 29, Aceorlink to the census, Detmit is the fourth clty of the United States. It hs a pipulation of 933,239, which is an increase of 113 per cent, in ten years.
POST FOR PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNANGIT
London, Jone ***.
It is oficially announced that Prince Arthur of Connaught has been appointed Governor Ocneral and Commander-in-Chief of South Africa.
THE PRINCE IN AUSTRALIA,
Sydney, June 21.
Hungbar wnd Hornn—Th rateable value has decreased from . |$395,030 to $394,290, a reduction of $790 or 0.19 per cent. The de- eroasa is caused by a piece of land formerly used for storage of feoul having been varatod.
ble value has incressed from Kowloon Villages-The ratas- $112,509 to $135.909, an addition of £26,400 or 23 46 per cent.
New Kowloon. The rateable value has increased from $143,- 090 to $159,670, an addition of $16.530 or 11.33 per cent,
Vacant Tenemen's-The num- ber of tenements reported to ba
The Prince of Wales visited Canberra. the site of the new | yarautaveraged about 80 manth- Federal capital, and laid the foundaljon-stone of the Capitol building. A caskes was presented to His Royal Highness containing a malle: made of wood from every Australian State.
NEW GERMAN (HANCELLOR.
Berlin, June 201 Herr Fehrenbach, President of the National Assembly, has byen appointed Chancellor.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondente.)
WARSHIPS AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore, June 23. The Japanese warships Tone and Nisshin o dar the command of Rear-Admiral Yoshida arrived here. H.M.S. Veronica is due bere un. June 25.
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JAPANESE BUYING SUGAR ESTATES.
Singapore, June 23.
A message from Batavia atutes two sagar estates in Mid-Java have been sold to a Japanese color for a million and a half guuders.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
IRISH PROPAGANDA,
New York, June 21.
De Valeza, interviewed, denied that $50,000 subscribed to Irish bonds, were used to send a delegation to Chicago to attempt to secure an Irish plank in the Republican platform. He declared that not more than $25,000 from Sinn Feir funds had been spent for that
purpose.
D.S. PRESIDENCY.
London, June 21.
Colonel House bas sïriveð al Southampton. He denied he is to try to induce. Ambassador Davis to accept the Democratic nomina tion for the Presidency,
15, 23 compared with 110fast year. 1920-1921 the rateshla vain has In the ten years 1911-1912 to
increased by $5,247 55) or 55,97 er cent. Since I took over the duties of Assessor in 1839 the rateabla value of the Colony has iner-ased by no less than $14,125,630 or 1430.23 per cent.
FIRE
AT SEYMOUR
ROAD.
The Fire Briga's received a call at 230 this afteroon, a fre being reported to have broken oat az a house at Seymour Road. On arrival the firemen found that a Are of incipient growth bad broken out among an accumul- ation of rabbish and stores in the basement of the house. A bose bassment, and was immediately run into the the fire was extinguished before it had mada muck headway,
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 3,714.
THE WEATHER.
Barometer:- 29.68.
Temper
tur 2 p.m.-85 Humidity 2 p.œ.
-76.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Theatre Royal. Humphrey Bishop season begins,
Coronet Thuair5.15 and 9 5 p.m.
Honkong Theatre 5.15, 1.15 and 9.15. p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Oronet Theatre-5.15 ani 9-3
p..
Hongkong Theatre S
stick, 9.15.pazit