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魏六月七英港香- TUESDAY, JULY
6. 1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
IRISH TROOPS IN INDIA
REFUSE TO PERFORM DUTIES.
UNPLEASANT INCIDENT IS SIMLA HILLS,
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,
MR. DAVIS IN FOURTH PLACE,
London, July 3, A San Francisco telegram states that on the tirat ballet Davis, Ambassador to London, was fourth with 32 votes. On the second ballot he had JI)ý voles.
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THE FIRST BREAK.
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San Francisco, July 4. Sixels, July 3
The first decided break came in the sovanth ballot, when the On the arrival of the last mail from England; the Connaught Rangers galmuch excited over the accounts which reached them of New York States swung, giving Governor Cox 69 and Mr. Hodoo
16, the others being senttered. recan't events in Ireland.
New Jersey also veered to Governor Cox. This is interprateć One-fourth of the Battalion remained entirely loyal to the Colonel, but the remainder laid down their arms and surrendered as a more to break up Mr. McAdoo's increasing strength, ladienis, their ammunition, and, while entirely respectful to their officers, Obio and others joining in the demonstrations which followed.
They declared regretted their inability to perform their dalies, their sympathies with thair friends at home and they are now in a separate camp, with another British regiment in charge.
When this news reached. a detachment-at Solan, in the Simla Lills, some men tried to seize arms and cartridges, and the guard fred, two being killed and one wounded. All is now qulet.
DISARMAMENT OF GERMANY.
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TO BE EFFECTED' AT ANY PRICE."
Brussels, July 3. The Conference has come to the conclusion that it is necessary to secure the disarmament of Germany at any price, and Marshal Foob and Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson have been directed to consider practical means of imposing upon Germany the execution) of the disarmament clauses of the Treaty.
APOLOGY TO ALLIES.
THE LEADERS.
July, 3. The order of the leaders was unchanged till the seventh ballot, when Mr. McAdoo led with 384 votes, Governor Cox poiled 295 and Mr. Mitchell Palmer 9671
MR. VADOD LEADƏ.
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Os the eighth ballot the voting was—Mr. McAdoo, 350; Governor Cox, 315; Mr. Palmer, 262.
On the ninth ballot Mr. McAdoo had secured 385 vales; the others were unchanged.
On the eleventh ballot the leaders were-Mr. McAdoo, 380: Governor Cox. 332; Mr. Palmer, 255,
GOVERNOR COX TO THE FORE
Mr. McAdoo, 375; Mr. Palmer, 201.
Later.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
INTER-ALLIID DEBTS.
NECESSITY OF A SETTLEMENT,
Paris, July 4
THE MANSLAUGHTER CASE.
ER. WILLIAMS REFORE THE MAGISTRATE. .
The bearing of “the charge Le Temps emphasises the necessity of the Allies settling their debts among themselves, since the present uncertainty threatens against Mr. W.J. Williams, No. 35, not only exchange but the relations between the Governments Kennedy Road, of manslaughter Teppe admits that Britain, which has lost so many men and riches in respecs of the shooting of a in the war, cannot be asked to forego her rights. Itggests arrang night, was opened before Mr. R. Chinese datestira on Bäturday. ments whereby the inter-Allied debts bear no interest and be repa0. Hutchison at the Magistracy able in thirty years. Such sacrifice on the part of Britain would save Europe from chaos,"
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BRITISH ASSURANCE TO GERMANY.
Berlin, July 3 Baron D'Abernon (tho-British Ambassador), in presenting hin credentials, declared that provided confidence was re-natalished by loyalty and good faith, the nation was entitled to expect not only latirade but also assistance in development.
this afternoon. "
́ ́H.-T. H. Klis (D. S. P.) prờ secptąd for the Police,, ...The accused was represented by Mr. PE Nash
A' plea of "Not Guilty” was
entered by the defendast.
of the case, said that is this case Mr. King, in outlining the facts
it was admitted that the deceased Berlin, July 3 Baron d'Aberoon, in presenting his credentials, said a worizi constable mel his death from a crisis could only be met by general co-operation. He added that an mistaken conception as the part- essential foundation for us is the firm maintenance of the present of the defendant, but it was alliance and strict execution of the Peace Treaty.
not admitted that in firing =
Herr Ebert replied that the German Government and people the rifle the defendant had any were united and earnest in their resolve to meet their obligations legal sanction or any reasonable and dispel the atmosphere of distrust.
10ther Telegrams in Pages 2 and 3)
THE WILTSHIRES.
THURSDAY'S BATTLE
CELEBRATIONS.
On the twelfth ballot the figures were-Governor Cox, 404 Thursday is to be quite a big day for the Wiltshire Battalion On the thirteenth ballot the voting was-Governor Cox. 423;
as it marks the anniversary of the Berli LalyMr. McAdoo, 363; Mr. Palmer, 193 The Minister of Defence has apologised to the Allies for the
the biggest engagements in the insulting behaviour of the population at Bremen and elsewhere by Mr. McAdoo, 355; Mr. Palmer, 153. during the Allied Commission's tour of inspection for the purpose of
A1 the fifteenth ballo! Governor Cox registered 468: Mr. Assalt on the Somme in 1916. Then it was that the Regiment supervising disarinament.
McAdoo. 344; and Mr. Palmer, 167.
fought side by side with the French and added a notable achievement to its list of war
On the fourteenth ballot, Governor Cox led with 443, followed battle of Trones-Wood-one afho op that day gained the was the first terrace on the left of
THE INDEMNITY BASIS.
Brussels, July 3. It is understood that the Conference has decided upon a draft Note for presentation to the German delegates at Spa. The Note! insists on the delivery to the Allies of all war material, also the abolition of conscription.
A private meeting of the Premiers reached an agreement on the
BELGIUM'S POSITION.
A DEADLOCK.
Later.
honours.
casualties. Colonel Gillson "fall when
house.
prevocation. For some time part u mamber of · burglaries for akkerepakend burglarien had been | perpetrated in the Wanchai dia- trict. At 11 pm, an the 3rd, the The Battalion had lain out in a deceased, who was a uniformed trench the whole previous night constable, was sent out in plain in heavy rain, and while as-clothes with detectiva on sembling in Bernafay Wood, the special patrol with instructions jumping off point, were subjected to watch enspected plaors along to a heavy artillery firs which Kennedy Road and watch for caused numerous casualties, bat, burglars or other suspicious char- At 11.40 p.m. they undismayed, it leapt to the attack acters.
Zero, hour (1 p.m.) gallantly reached the terrace on which the led by Lieut Colonel Gillson, defendant's house was situated. I
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the road as one 'proceeded - from There were 100 yards of open the Royal Naval Hospital. A up to the to cross to the edge of Trones rig-rig path led
WCTO sixteen Wood, only 100 yards, but that terrace. There 100 yards cost the Battalion some steps leading to the front door 50 per cent of its strength in of each house. The two men, they reached – this After the twenty-second ballot, resulting in Governor Cox
The day's proceedings will com-
house, of registering 130, Mr. McAdoo 37226. Mr. Palmer 16616, and Mr. Davis mence with a ceremonial parade severely wounded. Captain Mum-terrace, examined the sides and 52, the Convention adjourned till Monday.
on Murray Parade, Ground at ford took his place only to be back of the first San Francisco, July 5. 19.30 am., when Lady Stubba will immediately killed, but led and the east side of the terrace.
a deadlock.present The Democratic Convention is practically at
the Battalion with inspired by the Adjutant, Lieut. The defendant's was the second in, the sapia cirder. apportionmen! of the indemnity on a basis of 56 parts to France, 251 Efforts are being made to induce President Wilson to publisà Fleurs de Lys to commemorate, Shepherd, M.C. the Battalion house to Britain and 28 to the other Allies. Dificulties bave, however.
...E it bad Some arisen regarding the distribution of the last-named 28. The matter statement in favour of some candidate but hitherto without result, the fact that the action was reached the Wood and closed Be (Mr. King), might mention
Mr. McAdoo's supporters, however, hope that the President will fought in company with the with the Germans, and Gually here, was again discu-sed this morning.
induce Mr. Palmer to release his votes in favour of Mr. McAdoo, but soldiers of France. Lady Stubbs after a tremendous struggle suc-bearing on the case, that on allidications point to the Convention being forced to compromise on will present the flowers to the ceeded in getting a foothold in June 16th a pane of glass in the one of the dark horses, of whom Mr. Davis is the favourite. It is Commandita Officer, the Second the wood and in capturing Baltz front door of the defendant's Way broken, evidently Brussels, July 3.
ir Command, the Adjutant and Horn Farm Trench on the right bouse The Conference of Premiers has reauced discussion of the dis-expected that Mr. McAdoo will release the votes in his favour.
the Quartermaster, and after-ofit, and soconnecting up directly in an attempt by someone to house. The tribution of the indemnity. Provisions juggestions for a division)
SO RECOGNITION OF IRISH REPUBLIC.
wards Company and Platoon with the French on the immediate break into the
two Chinese constables M- on a preferential basis were abandoned temporarily. It is under-
Commander will receive them right.
the first The strength was now only 5 mined stood proposals will now be made whereby Belgium abandons hɔr|
San Francisco, July 3.
for distribution to the men, who
One of them Prh right to preferential indemnity, receiving instead a percentage of At the Convention a substitute plank recognising the Independ-will them in their helmets. Officers and some 140 men, and and the total reparation, which will work out for France at 52 "Britaio. at Irish Republic was defeated, after which the Convention adopted The ceremonial parade will also the Battalion could get so fur. ceeded along the white front 22; and Belgium, 14. It is understood the Italians are favourably the platform as submitted.
include the giving of the Royalther, but nothing could loosen its of the terrace, while the deceased -disposed to the proposal.
and General Salutes and other grip of the wood, and in spite of remained at the east end. procedure that will be extremely heavy counter attacks all that When the detective returned, both night sad on the succeeding men ascended to the fourth step interesting to watch.
to the door Followingthis parade, & volunt-morning, which reduced its num-leading tary commemoration service will bere still more, the ground was the defendant's house and nat be held in the Cathedral and held triumphantly against all the there, the other defective on the from noon onwards the Band attempts of the enemy until the west side, and the deceased on Battalion was relieved on the the west side. In this position will sender selections al Murr*7 July.
they were scfsened except in front The strength of the Battalion from view by the walls which : The Daily News pablishes a remarkable document, silezed to In the evening, a special dinner on going into the line on the 7th Baked the fight of slaps
A copy was will be served in the Company have been discovered by the Sovieters at Archangel. also found in Admiral Koltchak's papers. The document, which Barrack Rooms and # 9 p.m. Was approximately 600,00 coming After a few minutes, they heard was handed to the British Labourites recently in Russis, purports to there will be a free concert in out on the 9th, it was 120, loess slight polse two door away from the defendant's house: The deal with negotiations between Mr. Winston Churchill and the the R.A. Theatre and also a free of 80%
For its gallant conduct and decessed gut up and went down
to White Russian representative, Colonel Golovia, who alleges, firstly, cinema and variety entertain- that M. Churchill enjoined the strictest secrecy, fearing criticism ment at Mount Austin Barracks devotion on this occasion, the the stepe by the Labourites: secondly, Mr. Churchill promised to help the It is interesting to note that Battalion was highly commended front. As he anti-Bolshevik campaign in every way, promising to postpone among those still serving with by the Brigade and Divisional path, without any warning of indefinitely the evacuation of Archangel: birdly, Ar. Churchill the Battalion who took part in Commanders, and was mentioned word of challenge, a shot was promised to give secret belp to Denikin, also the sending of this famous engagement are in dispatches by the Commander fired and deceased full to 700 technical troops; fourthly, selected Russian prisoners in Germany Capt. E. O'Hanlow, M. Chief, as well as in the French ground at the bottom of the steps. The other detective then jumped Order of the Day. Samut, Lieot Hicks, were to be organised to fight the Bolsheviks; fifthly. Mr. Churchill Lieot.
This was the first tima Trones up and called out in English
and Chinese "I am a polios.... - promised to ask the House of Commons for twenty-four millions RMS. Blake, RQMS. Miller.
In Several decorations were award- Įman.” vader the above-mentioned pretexts; sixibly, in all intervention S.M. Holloway, CMS. Vinall Wood had been taken.
*the matters Mr. Churchill recognised the authority of Admiral Koltchak. and a few other ranks.
ed to Officers and men of the evidence would show that' both' The docomeat is in the form of a report by M. Baianoff, the
STORY OF THE BATTLE.
Battalion for gallantry in action,men called
whea the Tsarist Foreign Minister,
At 1 p.m.on the 8th July 1916. Lieut. Colonel Gillson receiving shot
fired. Tha shet the 2nd Battn. Wiltshire Rgt, both the Distinguished Service was fired through one of the thea forming part of the 21st Order, and the Russian Order of smaller
panes of glass in Brigade, 30th Division, was Saint George,
the front door. The *de- launched to the attack of Trones Only two of the Cfficers emerg-fendant came out, and after Wood which formed a very im-ed from the battle unt whed; the realising what he had done 300- portant tactical point in the remainder were all either killed dared first aid to the injured German line, and was very far wounded. strongly fortified and bald.
ITALY AND BELGIUM.
Paris, July 3.
It is learned from Brussels that the work of the Conference WIS delayel unexpectedly owing to bitch in connection with Belgium's percentage of the indemalty. The incident is believed to be due to the action of Italy in demanding that Belgium should abandon in Italy's favour part of the percentage assigned to her. It is expected that the matter will be settled to-day, Italy having declared that she will not insist on a system of annual paymints, provided an agree- ment on the percentage of Germany's payments for each of the Allies is fixed prior to the Spa Conference.
HENLEY REGATTA,
TWO FINAL RESULTS.
London, July 3. Healey Regatta was continued in wretched weather. In the fioal for the Grand Challenge Cup, Magdalen (Oxford) best Leander by two lengths, the time being 7 min. 24 secs. In the Diamond Sculls Baal. S. Beresford beat D. Gollan by three length, the time being 8 min. 57 seca.
CHAMPIONSHIP TESNIS,
TILDEN WRESTS TITLE FROM PATTERSOS,
London, July 3.
At Wimbledon, in the Singles Championship final. Tilden (America) beat Patterson (Australia). the Holder of the Champion- ship, bs 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
WHY TILDEN WON.
Wimbledon. July 3.
MR. CHURCHILL AND RUSSH.
SOME REMARKABLE DISCLOSURES.
London, Joly 3.
COTTON PRICES.
NO HOPE OF A SLUMP.
London, July 4.
Barracks.
The importance of the wood lay in the fact that it covered
The Weekly Dispatch says Sir Charles Macara opines that the the approaches to the village of world position of the cotton industry offers no hope of a slump or Gullemont, an extremely im- even of any marked lowering of prices. The only thing that can portant and very strong pivot Profits Duty, the continuance of which Sir Charles Macars declares it was of the most impostanes indefensible.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
to capture, but us a preliminary, it Theatre Royal: Leyland was necessary to take Trones Hodgson Co9.15 p.m. Wood, a foriress In Itas!!.
Mr. Tilden's victory was the most convincing all-round tennis cause a marked decline in prices will be the removal of the Excess point in the German line, which "ever seen in the country. Throughout the pace was terrific. Both possess super-services, furnishing both with many winners outright. But the test came when, after the experimental first set, Tilden satiled down to plugging on the loser's backhand relentlessly with a heavily chopped ball, which, throughout the last three sets, Patterson was seep netting consistently, Experts point out that Pattarion's backhand is fundamentally weak became he plays it with ■ foreband grip and the forehand face of the racket.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Perth, July 3, Vales visited Freemanlie by lunch. On returning continuance of the enthusiasm shown through
THE SEAMENTS CONFERENCE.
Genca, July 3.
A plenary sitting of the Congress approved of the unemployment suggestions mentioned on July 2.
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TO-MORROW,
Coronet Theatre—5.15 and 9.35 An attack on the wood, launch-p.m. ed at 10 am. that morning had Hongkong Theatre-535, 7 3! failed under the intense artillery and 9.15.p.m. and shattering machine gun fire of the Germans, in spite of the Gends, July 4. gallant efforts of the Yorkshirse A Commission of the Seamen's Conference has decided to Regt. who bad condueled ik recommend the three-watch system on large vessels for the deck The plan of, attack had been and engine room, including officers, regulations therefor to be made revised, and a fresh one was now after consultation with the organisations of shipowners. The seaman to be launchi, Sio And Wilisaire Ideckled that there be no limitations in hours la case of emergency, ERL
Theatre, Royal Leyland Hodgson Co-911 p.m.
Coronet Theatre-5,15 and 9.11 Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 715
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Dan, and called · a doctor and did all he conid. The detective was removed –to the Hospital where he died- cher Following day. Mr. King added that defendant wi s member of the Dock- Jard Recreation Club '(shooting section), which' would account for his being in possession of the rife.
The bassing is proceeding.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The cloring Fate of the dollar, on demand, inday was 36/7þáð.
THE WEATHER.