The
Hongkong Telegraph.
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KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE POLISH SITUATION.
BRITISH INSISTENCE ON INDEPENDENCE.
London. August 7.
Field Marshal Sir H. H. Wilson and Mr. Bonar Law were
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
WRAP MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1920.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE "SCENE * IN PARLIAMENT.
THE NEW IRISH CRIMES BILL PASSER
The scene in the House of
London. August 6.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS' TROUBLE.
CAUSED BY SINN FEIR AGITATION,
Allahabad, August 7.
ANDERSEN
"STEAMER ASHORE.
THE "LA MARNE
STRANDED.
The gale that sent tho steaMAT, Mo Han on the rooks in Shito
Bay, St. John's Island, involved
Commons during the Irish It is announced that the Court which has been enquiring into present at the Soviet representatives' conference with Mr. Lloyd dobate lasted for some time, Mr. Devlin speaking nominally she disturbances, reported on July 4, found that the outbreak was also another alsamer. The La [last month with a cargo of rice ed their departure in order to draw up an agreed message totion of the Government, the Bill and the procedure adopted. ReCourt recommended that ninety of the ringleaders be court, which left Saigon on the 25th of The above cable has reference to the refusal of men of the Cheong. Hongkong, has been re consigned to Messrs. Chap Moscow. The British Ministers took the Soviet delegates' stand-declined to take any notice of the Chairman, and at one point both martialled, point into careful consideration, but it may be taken that there has were on their fear together, while loud cries of "Ordar!" and not been and will not be any receding from the Allied determination Opposition counter-cries made it impossible to bear their remarks. Connaught Rangers to perform their duties-Ed. H.K.T.]
portad as being on the rocks off Ludbone Island since the 31st July. Her Commander, Captain Cioconi, with the CTAW were transferred to Macão in boats and arrived in. Hongkong on Friday.
that Polish independence shall be safeguarded.
Finally, in a full, the Chairman ordered Mr. Devlin to withdraw, He declined to do so, and the Deputy Sargeant-at-Arms approached ishim and formally requested him to leave. Mr. Devlin was still
obdurate, whereupon the Chairman Speaker, after which Mr. Shortt, the Home Secretary, moved his
In confirming the relaxation of tension, the Daily Express says the Government is not satisfied with Moscow's reply. but "it plain that the Bolshevists have not spoken their last word ".
The Daily Meit says indications point to the intention of the Government to accept in substance M. Kameneffs proposals men- tioned on July 6.
The Times strikes a pessimistic note and warns against M.
Kameneffs' subtleties.
POLES AND GERMANS AT VARIANCE.
London, August 7.
suspension.
named him and sent for the
Prior to the scene, the House rejected, by 216 votes to 68, an amendment limiting the operation of the Bill to a year after the termination of the war or after the passing of the Act.
Sir Hamat Greenwood said it was impossible to limit the duration of the Bill until order was restored in Ireland, but he hoped He it would be possible to repeal it before the period suggested. emphasised that the Bill only applied to parts of Ireland in which The relations between the Germans and Poles at Dantzig are the Irish Executiva opined that special tribunals were necessary. becoming more strained, following on the decision of German work-He most sincerely desired to carry on without the application of men not to discharge vessels bringing munitions to Poland. The this drastic measure, except where it was essential. Poles in Pomerania, including railwaymen, have now ceased to transport food supplies to Dantzig from Poland. The stoppage is complete and it is feared it will lead to the suspension of industries
and an economic crisis,
SITUATION RATHER EASIER.
London, August 7. "Although it cannot yet be said that the Russian situation has passed the critical phase, there is at least a momentary relaxation of the tension, pending the momentous meeting between Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millerand,
The Russian delegates in London seem impressed with the fiovernment's obvious determination not to accept vague assurances and to pin them down to something definite. To this is attributed the comparatively conciliatory attitude which the Russians display. ed yesterday, but the whole issue turns upon when the Bolshevik: Army will cease to advance.
The question of Warsaw therefore remains the real test of Bolshevist sincerity.
The Daily Chronicle opines that the prospects of peace hace improved.
The Daily News says the Bolshevists will possibly accept the Allied guarantee that Poland will not take advantage of the Armistice to re-equip her armies.
A POLISH DEMAND.
London, August 7. A Polish Government wireless, dated the afternoon of August 6. szy" In the present unfavourable circumstances the Polish Government considers. in view of the refusal of the Soviet to conclude a regular Armistice, that it must at least demand that all aggressive military activity be interrupted on both sides."
AMERICAS OFISION.
Replying to a suggestion that the Bill for an indefinite period would cause misapprehension in the Dominions and the United States, Sir Hame: Greenwood opined that the Dominions and the United States had such an intimate knowledge of the Irish, situation that the Bill would in no wise perturb them.
The Bill was passed a third time by 206 votes to 18.
THE TRADE OUTLOOK.
PRESENT TENDENCIES ANALYSED.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
THE AMERICAN CONGRESSMEN,
Shanghai, August 7. After Congressman Randall of California, the "dry "leader, had announced his intention to attempt to make the provision of the American Probibition Law effective in the Philippines and to cover Americans residing in the International Setilament at Shanghai, Congressman Porter, of Pennsylvania, the Chairman of the Con- gressional Foreign Relations Committee, declared that Mr. Randall's statement was an embarrassment to the whole party of visiting legislatora. Mr Randall had been as tactless as a dinner guest criticising his host's food, and the present was no time to express
such sentiment.
Half the Congressional party sails for home in the Great Northern. The others go to Peking.
Dr. Reinsch bas formally accepted the Democratic nomination as candidate for the American Senate for the State of Wisconsin.
The Korean Independence League will present an address to the visiting legislators asking help in their aspirations for the independence of Korea.
ŞINGAPORE MOTOR ACCIDENT.
Singapore, August 7.
In a motor accident, this morning a European named Stapp was
London, August 7. The Times publishes reports of trade conditions in different countries, showing that the dacertainty of the financial and economic position has adversely affected trade in London and the development of transactions overseas. It is declared that the disposition on the killed. His driver. Cooper, was sent to Hospital seriously injured. part of the public to confine purchases to absoluta essentials, as a protest against Ligh prices, is becoming accentuated and may lead to further restriction of consumption. The attitude of the backs regarding credits is also affecting trade prospects. The Dandee jate trade is regarded as bad, owing to competition from Calcutta.
FOREIGN OPPRESSION.
MR. CHURCHLIL ANXIOUS TO SAVE ENGLAND.
Loodon. Augus: 7.
Washington, August 7. The State Secretary (Mr. Colby) had a long conversation with President Wilson a: White House. It is understood that the Polish view The unofficial Government situation wag discussed. appears to be that military measures will be necessary if the spread of Bolshevism is to be prevented. It is considered that not only Polsod's integrity is concerned that the peace of the world is ea-present tramp log on Polish freedom and doing their best to light the
gered. High officials are considering urging President Wilson all a special session of Congress. which ordinar ly does not meet until early in December.
POLISH GOVERNMENT AWAITS REPLY.
Warsaw, August 5. After conferring with the Armistice delegates returned from Baranovitchi, the Polish Government has decided to await the reply to the Polish Note laying down certain conditions before authoris- ing the departure of peace delegates to Minsk.
CHEAPER AND QUICKER NEWS SERVICE
DEMAND BY IMPERIAL PRESS CONFERENCE.
Ottawa, August 7.
Mr. Churchill, replying to Labour criticisms of his attitude to wards Russia, 9851 he shares the people's dislike of war, but it is not the British who are making war but the Bolshevists, who are at flames of war in Persia, Afghanistan and India while roling their orn people, even in their homes, with the iron rod of despotism. Mr. Churchill concludes that his sole object is to keep)such hateful foreign oppression from England.
CHINESE COAL FOR EUROPE.
JAVA TO HULLAND...
Singapore. August 7. Captain Leenderty proposes to fly from Javs to Holland early in 1921.
Singapore, August 7.
· STRAITS RUBBER.
Rubber is steadier and improving.
(Other Telegrams on Pages 2, 2 and 4.)
THE V. R. C.
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING.
We learn from the agents, Messrs. Lapicque and Co, that the La Marne left Saigon with wi cargo of rice and was caught in a typhoon off the Ladbone Island, and the strong winds saat ber on to the rocks between Tyxkam and Tongs. The boat want aground. on 31st July. The Captain and the Chief Engineer and the other members of the crew remained on the island during the day and the next morning they went where they were the guests of the a small village called Chaikal,
to
Chinese officials. But they had to contend with pirates before they got ashore. These pirates took away all the small boats and everything they could lay hands on. The Captain and crew left the wrecked vessel on Sunday morning, the 1st instant, reached Chaiksi on Sunday evening, 18- mained at Chaikai till Thursday morning, sailing then with a junk provided by the officials at Chaikai, and reached Macao on Friday morning at 7'o'clock, when they just had time to catch the boat for Hongkong, reaching here on Friday evening.
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LAWN BOWLS.
The CTBW had practically nothing with them, and the Captain was even without his topee. The local agents sent a tog to the scene Taikoo yesterday, to ascertain whether the ship can be salved. regards the condition of the TERSO)
Whether nothing is known. the ship struck saft ground ar rock the Captain could not tell, as he had no means of cscertaining. The boat is owned by the Companie Francaise de Navigation Indo Chinoin. The crew nambered 42. The skipper says he never experienced such hoge waves, which swept over for the provision of more accom- the whole of the upper deck. The modation by the construction of a vessel was built only two years floor above the gymnasium, the ago bere by Wong Tak Cheong. expense of which having been Shu is not a large vessel. undertaken by a generous beac.. factor, it was left to the mem- bers themselves to decide whether The annual general meeting of such offer should be accepted members of the V.R.C. was held with due consideration, whether in the Club's gymassium co
POLICE BEAT K. C. C. users of the gymnasium Saturday afternoon. Mr. R. E
would be, restricted in their Playing on the Police Green Belilios (acting Chairman) presid-
height that would be available acknowledge defeat by 14 points, Kirdy, A. A Alves. A. FRwhen the floor was constructed the scores being Silva-Netto, E. Ezra, A. S. Ellis, This question having been ex- POLICE T. Meek and R. C. Witchell haustively discursed at consider Blackman (acting Secretary). There was able length, and disposed of to Reid larze attendance.
The Acting Secretary explain of ventilation was brought up, and Grimmett
general satisfaction, the question Clark ed that the meeting had been Mr. Witchell tackled it by the
than originally statement that this matter could Mair
(skip) ...25 called earlier intended owing to the departure be safely left in the hands of the McLellan of Mr. Belilios on Monday.
architects themselves. All that West. After the adoption of the report was required of the members Gerrard and statement of accounts for 1919
was that authorisation be given the Chairman said that the Hos. for a resumption of the negotia Grant
(skip) Mr. Claud Severn. C.M.G.. now
tions that were in progress. Robertson on leave, had not resigned the When Mr. Balilios mentioned O chair manship of the Club scd if he
that the scheme of this generous Clark returned he (the Chairman) was benefactor" has his cordial sure that the Club could find no support the humour was patent better chairman than Mr.Severa.It was of course anderstood that He therefore proposed that Mr the benefactor was none other Severa be reappointed chairman than Mr. Belilios, End leat any The proposal was unanimously doubts should still linger in the THE CABINET QUESTION SETTLED.
adopted.
minds of the members, Mr. Silva The following appointments Netto "gavs the game away" by Peking. August 9.
were then mado: Mr. W. Logan At an audience on the 6th inst. between the President, Chan to be Acting Chairman during revealing the benefactor's name. Jok-lio, Tso Kwan and Wu Pai-feo, the Cabinet question was at last the toporary absence of Mr. Mr. Silva-Netto paid a tribute settled. Chen Wan-pang will be asked to form a new Ministry. R E Balilios; Mr. R. C. to the valuable services rendered Tuan Chi-jui bas declared that he will not leave Peking, but Witchell to be Hon. Secretary to the Clüb by Mr. Belifos and will let bimself be subjected to any treatment ordered by Tso Kwan and Mr Aires Hou. Treasurer, wished him ban voyage and the Perature:-87. Humidity -75. and Chan Jok-lin.
The following form the Come best of health. Shanghai, August 5, mittee: Messrs T. Meek, A. A. In his reply Mr. Belilios naid Chun Kin, the superintendent of the Dredging Bureau of the Alves, A. MoKidy, A. F. B. that the success of the Club dið. Dorthera rivers, bas proposed to the President that all unnecessary Silva-Netto, & H. Carroll, T. not depend upon the efforts of any armies should be disbanded at once, and the units should be con-Wright, 8. Alves, Ez Ezra and E. individual official but all the verted into labourers for the dredging of the Lise Ho and Hwei Ho H. B. Mitchell. The Balloting members, and he therefore hopad Rivers. The President has ordered the Ministry of War to consider Committee is as follows-Messrs that they would do their utmost p this proposal.
D. Logan, R. W. Tatam, G. C. to maintain the reputation of the Jorge, H. Hyndman, C. AC Club. Mr. Bellios expressed the and 9.35 p.m. Rodrigues, 8. Marcel, M. I4 Ballhope of finding the V.R.C. much ton, Carvalho, J. Stewart and A. | ́advanced on bis return, E. Ellis,
Mr., W. Logan was invited to Of great interest to the meeting formally occupy, the chair, after Hongkong Theatre-515 715 was a proposition by Mr. Wichest (which the massting terminated.
London, August 7. It is reported at the Newcastle Exchange that Chinese coaled supported by Mass:8. A. M. exercise in the fourteen feet on Saturday, K. C. C. had to companies are competing for European business. The Danish State Railways have parchased cargoes of Chinese coal for immediate shipment.
NORTH POLE EXPEDITION.
London, August *..* The Imperial Press Conference discussed the improvement of
A message from Nome, Alaska, says Amundsen is departing cable facilities and unanimously adopted the following resolution:-to-day to resume his attempts to reach the North Pole aboard the The Conference is strongly of the opinion that it has become Mand. He intends drifting with the ice pack from Wrangel Island. ecessary to secure forthwith facilities for better, quicker and cheaper conveysuce of news throughout the Empire, and calls upon the Empire Press Unloa to take immediate steps to attain this end. It considers that the Governments of the United Kingdom, the Self-
. Governing Dominions and India should be urged to use their influence to increase cable communication and reduce the rates for news messages so as to ensure the fullest interchange of news and opinion within the Empire, the Governments to assist in such provision, such assistance, however, to be limited to providing increased and cheaper cable, wireless and other facilities. Farther. should any such aseistance be given, it should appear specifically in the Estimates of public expenditure. The Conference is of opinion that the full utility of cable and wireless communications, as a factor in educating and maintaining good anderstanding between all peoples of the Empire, cannot be attained until the rates, irrespective of distance, are reduced to a uniform charge of a penny per word for Press messages throughout the Empire.*
A supplementary resolution was also passed. pledging the delegations of the various Dominions to urge their respective Governments to take immediate action on the foregoing resolution.
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Chan Jok-lin and Tso Kwan have both declared that the new Cabinet, as 8005 as it is organised, will take up the responsibility of Denver, August 7. forming a new Parliament and the union of the Worth and South. tramwaymen's strike, mentioned yesterday, was called off It is reported that the new Cabinet will directly negotiate with There was continued rioting the evening, threathe Southern authorities in regard to the union of the country led and 13 injured.
instead of holding a conference in Bhan hag
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Davidson
Labrum
Richmond
Gerrard
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Purvis
Stalker McMurtry
Pile
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(skip) ..:14 Stevens Elson Blackburn
Silkstone
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25 (skip)
Total 65
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