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WEDNESDAY. JULY 7. 1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SPA CONFERENCE OPENS.
GERMAN CHANCELLORS PROMISE
London, July 3, An official communique from the Spa Conference statea that the Conference opened at eleven o'clock in the morning at the Fraineuse Chateau, under the presidenes of M. da la Croix, the Belgian Premier. Mr. Lloyd George, Lord Curzon and Mr. Worthington Evans represented Britain. The heads of the other delegations ware-M. Millerand (France). Signor Harza (Italy), and Viscount Chinds. (Japan) Germany was represented by Herr Fehrenbach (Chancellor), Herr von Simons (Foreign Minister) and Herr Wirth (Minister of Finance).
After the rangement of the agenda, comprising chiefly the exestion of the military, naval and serial clauses of the Treaty. reparakiana, coal supply and penalties, Harr Fahrenbach, in the name of the German people, expressed his determination to participate loyally in the measures to be taken for the execution of the Peace Treaty. He announced the approaching arrival of Herr Gassier and General Von Seeckt, who had been urgently summoned and whosa arrival the Conference decided to await
It was also decided to summon the Minister of Justice from Berlin to participate in a special meeting on Thursday to discuss penalties.
GERMAN CHANCELLOR AND THE TREATY.
London, July 5.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
IRISH UNREST.
VISCOUNT FRESCH HOOTED.
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Viscount French, on landing at Queenstown Kgosimayer, received a bosiile reception from, the crowd, which fagwad and booted him, despite a military guard.
Two Sian Fainers were killed in an attack on Pulics "Barracks at Holy Cross, Thurles.
Mr. J. H. Thomas, speaking at Belfast, warned the railwayman against the abuse of sympathetic strikes, which woukl lead to disaster. Labour representatives would not be intimidated by Sinn Fela or Valonists. He could not distinguish between a soldier who shoots, a man and a man who shoots a soldier."
LORD INVERFORTH'S DEALINGS,
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SAVINGS ON ARMT EQUIPMENT.
London, July & Lord Inverforth's report on his world-wide dealings in raw materials on behalf of the Government has been issued. It shows that the total expenditure to March 31, 1919, was EX27,000,000 and the total sales £225,000,000, making a turnover of 2502,000,000. |The cost of administration amounted, to £739,000, whils the not profits aceraing to the Imperial Government total £21,114,718. The total profita was £39,541,815. Nearly £20,000,000 was paid out în rebates on prosta on Home and Colonial wool
At Spa, Herr Febrenbach, the German Chancellor, in a speech to journalists, declared that Germany was ready loyally to work in the task of the economic reconstruction of the work and in carrying out the Treaty of Versailles within the limits of their possibilities, adding that he emphasised those last words. He said the Treaty The expenditure for the year ended March 31, 1949, exceeded contained stipulations incapable of execution. The limits of Ger- £100,000,000, while the cash receipts were over £179,000,000, bring many's expabilities depended on the following factorsing the totals toReceipts. £393,435,145; expenditure, £375,213,174. Firstly, interos tranquility was essential. Germany stil} The accounts show that all the money advanced by the State contained a great number of unemployed, which explained the for the purchase of raw materiais has been refonded with interest, ToCent disorders. The chief need WILS to increase pro- | although large stocks, especially of colonial wool, are still unsold. dpation, which bitherto bad been insufficient for feeding the A table of the principal raw materials purchased up to 1919 people, and the importation of necessary supplies from abroad. gives Colonial and foreign wool and sheep skins totalling 2,244 Ibe. When this was achieved, be hoped the economie renaissance of and 30,417 Ibe.-respectively and raw cotton, 4,500,000-the. The Garmany would enable them to meet the financial obligations equipment for the Army and Navy includes 1,186,000,000 sandhage, arising from the taxes which had been created and enable them to 164,000,000 paita of socks, etc. assume in some measure the reparation charges. He was most satisfied at the opportunity to discuss face to face with the Allies the economic capacity or Germany in connection with reparation. **We are ready frankly to show our books to the Allies and to submit documents which have not been specially prepared for the occasion.
BELGIUM DETERMINED.
London. July 5.
The Spa Conference agenda has been prepared in the following order-Disarmament reparation, war criminals.
Herr Fehrenbach declared that Germans met the Allies on a basis of absolute and loyal acceptance by Germany of the Treaty of Versailles.
ing the arrival of the German Minister of Defence....
Sir Arthur Goldfinch, in an accompanying memorandum, states that the saving effected on military equipment is estimated varionaly at from £50,000,000 to £200,000,000.
SECRET TREATIES.
DENOUNCED BY VISCOUNT - GREY.
London, July 6 Speaking at the inagural meeting of the British Institute of The Conference has adjourned until Tuesday afternoon, wait- International Affairs, formed for the study of national policies, Viscount Grey.asid the Government should give it to be clearly.. According to a Brussels message, the Belgian Minister of loterior. und rstood by the world that they would not in time of peace have interviewed, said there was one point on which the Government secret Tresties. He added: "I myself have been a party to the would never compromise, namely, their priority for the first instal-making of some secre: Tresties, but in wartime, and I would ruent of 2,500,000 milliards of marks (gold) from the first payment suggest that it should be regarded as a fair rule of foreign policy that you should not have gecret Treaties in peace-time. We bave got, if we want to keep the peace of the world in future, not only to think nationally, but internationally as well. One of the great lessons of the war is that thinking nationally without thinking internationally lasda to disaster. Before the war, Germany” "was thinking more intensely nationally and less internationally then any country in, the world, and it led to disaster.
made by Germany.
GERMANY'S FINANCES,
Mr. Balfour cordially supported Viscoun; Grey.
London, July 5. A Financial Memoratdom presented by Germany to the Peace Conference declares tha: Germany's pre-war national wealth was 220 milliard gold marks, whereas to-day, alter the loss of her Colonies, Mercantile Marine, etc., it could not be estimated at more than a hundred milliards, from which foreign debts of between 8 and 10.. Mr. Clyces, on behalf of the Labour Party. emphasised milliards must be deducted. It emphasises that Germany's economic Labour's increasing interest in foreign affairs and said Labour recovery is impossible without financial recovery and asserts that should be passes and of the fullest possible knowledge on these the financial burden of sixty milliards, with taxation, would mean a questions sealy impost of 4,400 marks for each household. The Memorandum points out that in 1918, eighty-one per cent. of the Prussian taxpayers had an income under 3,000 marks. It concludes by emphasising the necessity of economic liberty and economic collaboration with other people..
THE STEEL INDUSTRY.
HUGE NEW WORKS IN WALEJ.
Loudon, July 5. -The biggest blast furnace in the world has been successfully inaugurated at Ebbw Vale. The weekly output is estimated at 3,000 tons. The new works hope to create a revolution in the steel-making industry and to produce the cheapest steel in the world.
THE EX-KAISER.
AN IMPRACTICABLE SUGGESTION.
London, July 3.
In the House of Commons, replying to a question. Mr. Bonar Lew stated that the suggestion to establish an Allied Court in Holland to try the ex-Kaiser was impracticable.
THE TEA DUTY TO REMAIN.
London. July 5.
TURKS AND GREEKS.
QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.
London, July 5.
In the Houle of Commons, replying to Lieut. Cal L'Estrange Malone, Mr. Bonar Law said British naval and military support of the Greeks against the Turks would be confined to what was neces sary to ensure the freedom of the Straits and the fulfilment of the peace termos. The reinforcements sent to Constantinople” were intended solely for that purpose.
Replying to a question, Mr. Bogar Law said the Allies were, of course, assisting in resisting the attack,
Col. Malone:Have the Turks been informed what the Greeks and Allies are fighting for, in view of the fact that the Turks have not yet signed the Treaty?
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
TIMBER EXHIBITION.
SPEECH BY PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT
SHIPPING SALE.
AS "HONG KHENGTM- SOLD.
We learn that the na. Hong Klang has been sold in a Shanghai Brem, for $410,000. The Hong Xhong was formerly a P. and 0. bout; and wall moldi by the P. apoid 0. The British Empire Tümber karda
cred fas London | Chizzipinoy mouse two Jours ago besar this afternoon by H.R.E. Pilnos Arthur of Connaught. There was 4. Singapore Chinese for £33,000, is most representative collection of timber.
and a few months later was pub Prince Arthur, in a speech, referred briefly to his Impending fehased by Mesers. Lapizqne för? departure to South Africa, where he would do his utasout to foster 264,000, who in turn have just and encourage afforestation. He urged that every Dominion disposed of her for the amount required a far-righted policy of forest conservation. The experience mentioned. of the war taught how large a part timber played in the equipment The Hong, Khing was balit in and movement of armins, and the danger of dependence on foreign 1889 by Messee, Caird and Có, sources. Es pointed out that in 1913. nivaty par cent, of our timber Ltd.ofGreenock for the F. and 0. came from whưoad. He was welcomed by members of the Empire Co. Lid Her gross tonnage is Forestry Conference, which is meeting almaltaneously with the 4,747 tone and and net 3,805. Exhibition.
Har dimensions are 4105 length, 43 foot width and 26 depth. It In baliaved that she will be utilised for tha, carriagy „LE [refugess from Vladivostock.
The Conference discusses the responsibility of the Stats for timber production, the question of technical forestry and also the possibility of establishing an Imperial Forestry Burtin.
CHINESE LABOUR IN SAMOA.
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A MATTER FOR NEW ZEALAND.
London, July 5. Replying to Mr. Wedgwood Benn and Mr. Kley, who com- plained of the re-indenture of Chinese labourers in Samoa before the (isuna of a mandate, Colonel Amery emphasised that the matter was entirely within the control of the New Zealand Government. The Imperial Government was over at any time responsible for the administration of Samos. He did not doubt that any representations by the Samoan chiefs against the Chinese would receive the fallest consideration of the New Zealand Government
Colonel Amery declined to submit the question of forbidding Chinese Indentured labour in mandated arsars to the Council of the League of Nations.
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TO-DAY'S CHINESE ` TELEGRAMS.
THE ANFUITES AND THE ARMY.
Shanghai, July 6.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
To the fire of the* Hong kong
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THE DOG!
respondence on the above subject, Sir. Balors losing my car. there is one final question, which I take piassure in putting to Jojo Gut" He has not yet advisability of the Police treat- given us his opinion as to the ment of dogs Boob is essendal of course, and his argument on the one word "suctioning" of dogs, is quite in line with all his correspondance. Up to the pre- sent, it seems to me that "Jojo | Guta” is ›vot much of ■, dog
faneter, and is ponies me greal- ly why he has takeï the trouble to write on the matter, when instead of 'putting forth a band. to help, he has accidentally put his foot in the wrong direction. In swatlusion, I should like to
thin
The Anfu Party has decided to surrender only the Commiss-take this opportunity, on behalf ionemhip of Inner Mongolis, at present held by Chu Shu-tsang. but of dog owners and chiefly myself, to seek a definita reply from the to reserve central of the Northern and Western armiss. sanction before the mandata was issued relieving him of his Cous matter. As he lawaware, this.
It is reported that the President first secured Chu Shu-tsang's |C.S.P. with regard to
baan-for-KOMS" missionership to Inner Mongolia, but the subsequent mandate, subjeći has bim of his Chief Commandership of the Northern and Western hope be will let us have his which was the result of a private meeting in the Palace, depriving time earnestly discussed, and I armies, came rather unexpectedly and Chu bas shown a very in- opinion, by which we trust the diguant attitude.
worries of many will be removed, and once more the life of the dog la protected from an unexpeclad fate.
Yours etc..
M. T. 9. Hongkong, July 7, 1930.
PEKING EXPECTS TROUBLE.
Peking, July 6. Many important pessons have warned the President that Wo Pui-foo's Army bas secured nearly all the important points outride of Peking, and may advance at any time. The President has not made any decisive reply.
EARLIER. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondenta.)
THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
**THE QUAINTS."
Tha: the visit of "The Quaints" to Hongkong next Tussdax erON- ing, the 13th init, is attracting considerable sttention Wax evident at Memars Montriem bojik- ing office this morning, when he plan was opened for the engage- ment. We learn that there if a possibility of this clover Complay being able to prolong their star for a night or so, but this is sufire- ly dependant ca shipping strange- ments. Anyhow those bourjen la to make sure of seeing these brilliant artiste should make a point of securing their seats for The document recites that the causes no longer exist. The Tuesday night,when the per- menaces from Russia and Germany have been removed, and it is formance is under the distinguish- anthinkable that America is the only power strong enough to ed patronage and presence of HLE endanger the peace of the world and alter overnight a policy followed the Governor and Lady Stubbs,
Shanghai, July 6.
Sir· Beilby · Alsion. the British Minister, en zoute for Home az leave, is carrying a petition to the British Government presented at Shanghai by a score of leading commercial and student Chinese bodies opposing the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Tranty.
Mr. Bonar Law replied that he did not think it necessary, if somebody starked you, that you should explain to him why you hit | for yesra. him back
THE RUSSIAN REVELATIONS.
MR. CHURCHILL'S DENIALS, -
London, July 5.
In the House of Commons, replying to Col. L'Estrange Malone In the House of Commons, during the Budget discussion, a between Mr. Churchill and the Russian anti-Bolshevist. General and Mr. Wedgwood Benn with regard to the report of a couvenation Labour motion for the abolition of the Tea Duty was defeated by 242 Golovin in May of last year, in which Mr. Churchill is alleged to voted to 45.
have promised to help he anti-Bolshevist campaign in very way; Mr. Bonat Law said Mr. Churchill bad informed him that the report was very inaccurate. For example, the statements / that Mr. Churchill said he was carrying out. Koltebak's orders, and that British reinforcements were sent to Archangel not to assist the withdrawal Eut to help Koltchak, were obvioualy absurd and quite untrue. On the other hand, the Government's policy last year, of belping the matt-Bolshevists, was well-known and has been quite clearly stated.
TRAM DISASTER IN AMERICA.
ETOHTEES REPORTED KILLED.
Scranton, July 4. Owing to a telegraph pole which was struck by lightning falling on the track bear Bouth Pittston, three tramcars collided, piling up "heap," It is reported that eighteen were killed and a hundred
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SHANGHAI RICE SITUATION EASIER.
Shanghai, July 6.
The rice and labour situation is easier, after the price dropped to $14 per picul Bome of the workers are returning.
STRAITS RENTS.
Singapore, Juls 6.
allow & 20 per cent. increase in rents over December 1915 and a The Government, as the result of the profiteering enquiry, will further 20 per cent. if enquiry warrants it.
SULTAN OF TRENGGANU.
Singapore, July 6,
The new Sultan of Trengganu hát arrived and is oñotally
· Replying to a suggestion for a debate on the subject, Mr. | visiting the Governor. Boner Law said said it would be dificult to find time, but Mr. Churchill would be very pleased to desi with the matter.
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