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THURSDAY. JULY 8, 1920,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
THE US PRESIDENCY.
PRINCE OF WALES" COACH OVERTURNS,
TRAIN ACCIDENT WHILST PHINCE IS TRAVELLING.
London, July 5. A correspondent tulegraphs from Bridgetown. Westorn Australia, that an accident occurred to the train in which the Prince of Wales was travelling. Whilst rounding a curve two of the Royal satoons were thrown off the line... Nobody was hurt.
THE PRINCE SMILES
THE SPA CONFERENCE,
WAITING FOR GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTER.
GOVERNOR COX CHOSEN DEMOCRATIC CLANÜDATE-
San Francisco, July 6.
BALLOTING FIGURES.
San Francisco, July 5. At the twenty-fourth ballot, Governor Cox had 429 votes, Mr. McAdoo 364, Mr. Palmer 173, and Mr. Davis 54.
At the twenty-fifth Governor Cox bad 424 votes; Mr. McAdoo 364, Mr. Palmer 169. and Mr. Davis 58.
Later.
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THE WILTSHIRES
BATTLE ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED.
#36 PER ANNUM.
His Excellency heartily con gratulated all the recipients.
The Royal Salute, and the Ghen eral Sahte were then given, the National Anthem and the Regi- mental March Past being played by the band. The "Marselllaige", PRESENTATION OF HONOURS, was also played. It shoukt-b6}
mentioned that among those pres For the Ind. Battalion Wilt-sout walthe French Consul, M. Governor Cox has been nominated as Democratic candidate for
shire Regiment, July 8th vill Haschenre,
memorable 40- His Excellency the tovarnar [Gorarnor James M. Cor of Ohio, like Senator Harding, the always be s the Presidency. Republican candidate, has been prominently identified with nows-niversary, became it was on that then afdressed. paper work. In his early life he worked in a printr's office, then day in 1916 that the Batimbos. He a taught at a country school and later became a new paper reporter faught one of lie most, fans) on o
engagement--the battle of and „me of the-Wiltshiles, The Times' correspondent at Perth describing the accident to the levantually being connected in editorial capacity with the Cineraman Prince of Wales train, says that the Prince's saloon toppled over. Enquirer. He bought the Dayton Daily News in 1993 Lnd the Spring Tranes Wood To mark this ments, I desire to
ceremonial parade this morning you on the battle which you are The Prince climbed through the window smilingly, and chaffing the field Press Republic in 1903, forming the News League of Obic anniversary, the Battalion halda opportunity of congratulatinge and throughout the day a pro-[celabrating to-day and of selling gramme of celebration has been you what satisfaction I have in railway authorities at providing an incident not mentioned in the He became Governor of Ohio in 1913. He is 50 yența of age ).
baing carried out.
present and programme for relieving the inor.stony of his task.
A very large crowd witnessed the you together on parade. The of your BOTTE proceedings on Murray Parade exlebration
The barracks, wernțin Flanders will i trust, be an Ground. liberally bedecked with flags and annual occasion while the Re- the entrance thereto was artistic-giment lasti, so that future i ally decorated with flowerso, generations will remember isn inseription Trones Wood, July one. The esprit de corps which above the gateway being the services rendered by the present
this
been of Lieut. Col. us
has always 3th, 1916. T Battalion, under is fastered by such celebrations Wyndham, formed up in three one of the most valuable assets sides of a square and awaited the of the British Army, and the (arrival af Lady Stubbs, who was Wiltshire Regiment is to be con- accompanied by Capt. McGrath, gratulated on having an occasion A. D.C. Mrs. Wyndhara was also of this kind on which they can with the Governess.
remember their record as a regi. Lady Stabbs first presented the mant and foster that most im Oficer Commanding and the portant spirit. I cångratulate you. Second in Command with flowers Col Wyndham, on the turn-out of Washington, July 5.
to represent Fleurs de Lys and your men, and i am very pleased Sir Auckland Geddes, on behalf of the City of Landon, present-afterwards all the officers were to have had the opportunity of sword of honour to General Pershing at the Embassy. He said similarly presented, the platoon presenting two of the non-com- Britain would not forget those who proved themselves her friends commanders receiving the flowers missioned officer of the Reginent in the hour of need. General Pershing accepted the sword in the for the men. The little emblem with the Military Medal.
The Battalion then marched TV3 MOTO io- the tapees, tha name of the men of Americs, who, with the men of Britain and the other Allies, brought a new victory to our race and to all those significance of it being to mark past, His Excellency taking the the fact that the Battalion fought salute, which concluded the [seeking liberty.
side by side with the French parade. The Battalion marched The Regimental colours were back to Barracks, the parade proj
Joedings being over. surmounted with wreatha...
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London, July 5.
The ballots were uneventful until the twenty-nigth when, owing The Spa Conference has been pastponed until to-morrow after-to a break by the Indians delegates the ugures xure-Governor noon. It was proposed to discuss disarmament to-day, but Herr Cox 44. Mr. Adoo 394, Mr. Palmer 166, and Mr. Daris 63.
Mr. McAdoo took the lead at the thirtieth with 403 vases Ganaler, who is apparently still Minister of Dafance, has not arrived, The other German delegates declined to discuss the question in his Governor Cox had 400, Mr. Palmer 165, and Mr. Datis 58. At the the Command
thirty-second ballot Mr. Meadco had 421 votes and Governor Cox alance.
[39] votes. SO DISCUSSION OF MERITS OF TREATY.
London, Juls 5. Interviewed by the Evening Standards, representative at Spa, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised that the Germans would not be permitted in any wise to discuss the merits of the Peace Treaty or be allowed in any sense to treat it as a scrap of paper, bus they would be allowed to disguss the method of carrying out the Treaty. ITALY'S NEW CLAIMS
Loudon, July 6.
The Brussels nesspaper Stor learn that italy, in return for her acceptance of a top per cent, share of the German indemnity, has demanded the.upation of the district of Heracles, priority in the Hongarizu nodarias indemnities.and the abandonment by Britain of part of the debt owed by Italy.
GREEKS Y. TEEKS.
ALLIEU TROOPS WITHDRAW,
London, July 5.
- The Dily Mail correspondent at Constantinople says Turkish rebels, supported by the inhabitants, ocenpied Beicos, on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus, opposits the Allied Headquarters on the European side. Fighting with Anglo-Greek troops ensued. British warships tombarded the retel positions and the Allies withdrew,
A TURKISH DEPAT
London, July 6. The Ting says the Turkish defeat at Balikesti was more complete than at first reported. There is little expectation that the Turkish forces cut off in Troad will be able to escape. The Turks are retiring to Bruss, where a stand is expected. The Greeks are pursuing the u. In the meantime, as Isle-Bolshevist agitation is being carried on among the Anatolian peasantry,
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY.
THE KING LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR EXTENSION, London, July 6. H. M. the King aid the foundations of the extension University buildings at Edinburgh, after whit, the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on the Queen.
The King, in a speech, said at a time when the Prince of Wales was receiving a universal welcome in the British Dominions it was appropriate that their Majesties should renew their acquaintance with the great Scottish seat of learning which, perhaps beyond all other Universities. had attracted to itself the aspiring youth of the Empire. He hoped the pathways of pence and prosperity would be inaugurated in the new building.
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BRITAIN'S EXPENDITURE.
SOME COMPARISONS.
A Treasury. memorandum gives interesting comparisons
the
London, July 6.
1913-1914 and the for instance, the National Debt was £2,500,000 and £335,000,000 respectively.
actual expenditure estimates for 1919-1920
For
The Convention adjourned for four hours after the thirty-sixth tallot when the figures were, Mr. McAdoo 399, Governor Cox 377, and Mr. Palmer 241.
a
BRITISH SWORD FOR GENERAL PERSHING
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
MONGOLIAN AFFAIRS.
Paking, July 7.
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EXCITEMENT IN PEKING.
Shanghai, July 7. Great #xcitement is now prevailing in Peklog. Most of the families of prominent persons have left for Tientsin and taken residence Fitbio the Consular limile, and the hotels are full up Banknotes in Peking hase suddenly dropped to a big discount,
After the distribution of flowers Company of the Royal Garrison
COMMEMORATION SERVICE.
Artillery, under Hajor Dowling, A voluntary commemontion
GOVERNOR COX.
who has been chosen as the Democratic candidate for the US Presidency. The Re publican candidate is Senator. Wazron Harding.
COLLEGE GLEE CLUB,
TO APPEAR IN HONGKONG,
The first American College Glee Club to cross the Atlantic in again the pioneeris Päcific fluid The University of California Glos”
of college Long S
joined the Battalion, and at this service was. Bilde: St. John's Club, known all over Europe and stage His Excellency the Curer Cathedral, bere Col. Wyndham the United States is "America w A number of Hongolian Princes att on their way to Peking for nor(Sir Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G.) and most of the Battalion attend- Greatest College Company of Qeneral Oficer Commanding Res. Mr. Showell, Chaplain to now touring the Orient and will be seen at the Theatre Royal hare an audience with the President. It is predicted that the situation in arrived, accompanied by H.E theed, as well as many others. The Singen and Entertainers is
It is rumoured tha: Chu Shu-sang, the former Resident Com-(Major Genera) Ventris, C.B.) and the Forces, conducted the ser-
Under the direction of Olintari loner Mongolis may undergo a farther change.
and sang, were
prayers
Morse, dean of mission in Loper Mongolia, has left Peking for Japan. but another Staff Omcers. On their arrival vite. Special bymas and a palm on Saturday and Monday next. rumour states that he is now planning important matters with Tuan | the Royal Salute was given.
At this stage of the proceedings said. The Wilts-Band provided K. "Brick"
college glog club a choir from the Ameriena Chp jai in Tuanho.
His Excellency made the follow-the music.
loaden, twenty-one boys and ing presentations:
Battalion leading the singing. To Capt. Philip Havelock In his address the Res. Mr. their famous ten-pièce jazz band Darios, R. G. A. the Military Shewell referred to the spirit of will bring to the Far Rasi-lhe Cross. The official account of the thankfulness to the only girer of latest music and comedy of the act for which the decoration was victory that characterised the re- States. With an inexhaustible awarded was read, this being: seption of the news of the sis-repertoire
Capt. P. H. Davies. B.G. A tice and went on to are the popular and classical music, and was awarded the Military Cross necessity for taking inspiration an cousually brilliant collection on Jose 4th, 1919. for continual in their daily life and toil from of specialty men, the U.C. boy: good work and devotion to duty the victory and the glorious will present three changes of as B.cond in Command and deeds connected with it.
programme, including their own? During the service & collection interpretation of the celebrated; Black and White subsequently as the Commander battery of hoary
for the Regimer's American Was made howitzers in France and Flanders "Old Comrades Association." Minstrels.
Among the variety acts which daring the period 1915 to 1918.
The celebration, is being con-
California's best talent will glerk During the British advance intinued this evening. when
The Golden Beat Flanders in October, 1918, helspecial dinner is being served in here are: occupied with his battery at, baracks. A concert is also be Courtette; Frank Morgan, the Visity ext emely advanced position from given in the R.A. Theatre musical carpenter: which, in spite of heavy hostile and a cinems show and variety Comedy Trio: Eddie Williams shelling, he maintained a con-entertainment are being given at the speckled coon: Sumber Mer tinuous and sccurate re OD Mount Austin Barracki
CHINA AND FRINCE.
Shanghai, July 7.
M. Painleve, the former Premier of France, was entertained by Liang Shih-yee and others in the central garden, and speecbes referring to Sino-French relations were delivered.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents
SINGAPORE SUGÁR STRIKE.
"Singapore, July 7. The native sugar employes bave now joined the Europeans in striking for a 100 per cent. Increase,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
of
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enemy positions and machine gun posts. This officer has through- out sbown technical skill and To Sergi. J. Lintern the courage of a high order." Military Medal. The official account of the award was:-- Sergt. J. Lintern is awarded the Military Meds for good work and devotion to daty whilst serv- ing with "B" Company. 5ch Regiment The fighting
Battalion Wilsbire the £269,170.000:
daring the 1918 operations in Services
Mespotamia, when he rendered Civil Services £55,005,000 us against £555,626,000; and the Recenos Departments £29.460,000 as against £1,280,000. The gross ex-
On the occasion of the 4th of July the American Ambassador valuable services at a critical penditure was £207,817,000 as against £1,282,198,000. It is pointed out that the 1920-1921 estimates contain an expenditure of £341,613,- placed a wreath on the grave of Lafayette, presided at a march past stage by taking out patrols and 000, including £123,235,000 war pensions. The balance is mainly for of twenty thousand war orphans at the Tuileries where be received gaining information
This N. C. O. by his courage and grants, subsidies and advances for which no provising was made the American-Relief organisations. Marshal Jofre, M. Poincare and importance on several occasions. coolness under heavy enemy artillery fire set a good example | to those under bim."
£76,027.000 Coat
before the wan
against
WISE DUTIES.
A PROPOSED REDUCTION.
ENGLISH MEAT DE-CONTROLLED."
several ministers were present.
Paris, July 5.
of great
THE PEDANT.
With splenic glee the pedant writes his daily distribe: With wordy foil he parties and
he passes:
ing, the man who sings "to brats the band Irving Neumillet, AS McCormack of the college world;
Jaquselan Larry Blockman, magician; Paul McCoy, professOE of jazzology; Charlie Strickfaden, American intercollegiate cham plon saxaphonist; and Dava Fennig, varap violinist.
colleg The four of the musicians will last three months and includes the principal cities of Japan, China, the Philippiner Sian Malay Peninsula, and Hawaiian Islands. This is they longens, trip wer taken by college glee clak. It inngarn of With scientists and Govern-the programme carried on by the
University of Califchemis 'ments consigned to other
aytablish closer relationskit regious,
between the universities: lääk world. The California boys
To wound with words and phrases that are passing strange and glih. *And fightly coins a new one
White Skinned Asses....
As well as Bishope-sprous,
garters, cadies; And having rid the world of all visit the principal moiversities
the Orient and, supplement its systems and its legions, work of unchsage professor He confidently turns to saille travellin fellows in cement
Hadee!
felendship
WHISKY BY AIR
TONY.
To Sergt. J. C. Newlon, the DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Military Medal The official San Francisco, July 5.
account of the award read:- The Democrats adhered to their tradition of not sitting on Bergeant J. C. Newton Was Military Modal London, July 6. Sunday. The final ballots on Saturday were full of "McAdoo morewarded the
make much headway- whilst serving with "C" Company, In the House of. Commons during the Budget Debate. Mr.ment" but McAdoo's candidature failed to
Battalion, Wiltshire Re- Chamberlain announced that it was proposed to reduce the 50 per Sonday will be devoted to efforts to find someone more acceptable t
to the whole Convention.
giment for deration to duty at the cent. ad talorem duty on sparkling wines to 3314 per cent.
taking of the village of Ouvillers. BL France, in October 1918. platoon was the "first to enter the The latest case for aeroplanes DEATH OF SURGEON GENERAL GORGAS.
village under heavy machine gun is to transport whisky. Proibit-
discovered The closing rate of fire of the spewy. His platoon ion agents have The death has taken place in London From Bright's disease oficer was wounded early in the whisky being, smuggled, aczone de nud, to-day way
Canadiso border into surgeon Central Gorgas, aged 66. He entered the Medical Corps of etion and this N.C.O. then took the the United States Army and gained the rank of Surgeon General in charge and, notwithstanding the Montana in this serial way. 1914, after his services as Chief Health Oficer if the Isthmian Canal stubborn resistance of the speary. There is also some evidence of Commission. He was recipient of the Mary Kingsley medal from succeeded in advancing ultimate cases being sent over the Nis the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 1907, and, during to the objective, to be taken, gata River by improvised societ
and the advance was continued "al bridges. distinguished career, was honoured by many Universities,
London, July 6. Home-killed meat was decontrolled yesterday for the first time -ince 1917. Prices immediately advanced from 40 to 100 per cent.
Bayers in Liverpool boycotted the supplies."
BRITISH DESTROYERS FOR SALE.
گونه
London, July 6.
The Admiralty has ordered the sale of 85 destroyers.
London, July 4
PO-DAY'S 'EXCHANGE.
THE WEATHER
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