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69206 #1 · NOTA^X## SATURDAY. AUGUST 14 1920.
STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.
FRANCE'S SURPRISING ACTION.
A PREES EXPLANATION,
London, August 12
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
HEAT WAVE IN AMERICA,
TEMPERATURE OF OVER 100 DEGREES,"
New York, Angust II. The Eastern States are sweltering in a heat wave, the therm As regards the present European situation, political experts are ster registering over 100 degrees. Outdoor work has been suspended groping in what has hitherto been impenetrable darknees. Regard-in many places, whilst numeroas cotton mills have closed. *
the reported French recognition
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Wrangal. many
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of Genaral are nda explanations tentative French of the vanced
Foreign Office's statement likeliest of which seems be the Daily Mail's, which suggests rebellion of the Ministry is in the Permanent Staff that
out that and it points Government, the against
with
explanation, occurred incident,
similar A similar recently. The fact that A. Millerand was absent from Paris and,
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RUSSO-POLISH SITUATION.
THE FIRST MOVE TAKEN.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
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THE ALLIES AND RUSSIA.
Paris, Ang. 11.
The French Government has decided to recognise" General| Wrangel's Government as the de facto Government of Southara Kassia, A French diplomație agent will be sent to Sebastopol with the title of High Commissioner.
London, Aug. 11
MILITARY LANDS.
RESUMED BY HONGKONG GOVERNMENT.
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London, AuguIS 12. The first move in the Russo-Polish negotiations materialised therefore, not in immediate touch with the Ministry, would give last evening in the Polish Foreign Minister telegraphing in reply to daring officials an opportunity for sabotage by issuing a statement the wireless mentioned earlier, stating that the Poles had despaæbed a je happens at Minsk. The gravity of the decision does not need | Those two areas, which were re- bearing every evidence of apparently unquestionable official ssaction.parliamentaires to come to so understanding with the Balan
The Times declares that the matter is "a calculated ïndisere Command. tion" on the part of the enemies of the Franco-British Alliance sod demands the candiga punishment of the offenders.
AMERICA'S ATTITUDE.
Washington, August 12. France has not yet communicated its decision to recognise The Daily Chronicle confesses a complete mystification and suggests waiting until the Government gets an official explanation from Paris. This is also the general line taken in other quarters.General Wrangel to the United States Government, which, while Nevertheless, the situation is such that matters cannot long be left believed to sympathise with France's reported action, is not prepared
until the situation is clearer. they are. The Government has issued an urgent whip to its extend de facto recognition to any anti-Bolshevik regime in Russia supporters for Monday.
NO QUESTION OF INDISCRETION.”
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STRONG AMERICAN NOTE.
in connection
taken
with the Kowloon over in
The news of the French recognition of General Wrangal created sensation in London. The question, is being naked whether this Fabans that Britain and France are fiatly at variance again as they credited
were on the occasion of the French occupation of Frankfort. The Premier in the House of Commons in a speech pointed out that British Authorities in the Military Landm aid to General Wrangal would only be given in the event of the Mask Account. The remainder of the - Reserve, containing an ares bl mégotiations breaking down owing to the Bolshevik terms being in 8.01 acres, was also fakenorst by possible, whereas the French statement implies that all possible the Gavarumant, & sum of $12
trial aid will be rendered to General Wrangel immediately what-412.3 being similarly credited.
quired Savia The French have evidently been encouraged to take the step extensions of
be emphasised. It means that France is openty at war with the by General Wrangel's recent successes in the Crimea where, according Docks, to his own accounts, be has been sweeping the Red Armies before him. accordance with the Bolshevik communiques on the other hand are confined to stating set forth in the Lawis Mamoch
¡dum (Item 34). Two portioam-of- Paris, Aug. 1L the area occupied by Kowloon" that heavy fighting is going on the whole front "in our favour."
The decision to recognise General Wrangel implies the rendering East Battery, containing 56,375 of all possible assistance. France notified Mr. Lloyd George of the and 38,900 square feat respecśka decision yesterday. General Wrangel is meeting with considerable ly, were acquired for Kowlocks success in turning the Cossacks against the Soviet. The French Dock extension, the sums credit. the Military Lands Account believe that General Wrangel shows more promise of overthrowing the led to the Military Authorities in being $23.229.85 and $13,615,00 Washington. Aug. 11. [respectively. · Bolsheviks than the Poles, Denikin or Koltchak.
The State Department has addressed a Note to the Italian
A sum of $1,331.50 was simil- Ambassador replying to the Italian request for the US. Government's arly credited for an area of 11,860 square feet which formed part of views on the Polish question.
It declares that the United States believes in a united free Pinewood Battery Reserve and
Washington, August 12. The Note to Poland, mentioned yesterday, referring to the London, Augus: 12. Despatches Bom Paris this morning make it abundantly character of the present Russian Government, declares that the clear that the announcement regarding General Wrangel was an United States Government cannot perceive that recognition an incontestable fact that the present official statement of the policy of the French Government and that will promote a peaceful solution of Europe's present difficulties. on the part of perman-It asserts that it is there was no question of an "indiscretion ent officials. It has been suggested that M. Millerand, who is rulers of Russia do not rule by will or consent any consider Foreign Minister as well as Premier, is absent from Paris on a visit able proportion of the Russian people. Two and a half years have to the liberated regions, but Reuter mesinges show that M. Mil-passed and still the Soviets have not permitted anything in the Poland, and the people of the United States are earnestly solicitous which was required for the exten lerand only left Paris this morning and was in the capital yesterday. nature of popular elections.
The United States Government, without desiring to interfere to maintain Foland's independence, but the Government cannot at sion of Lugard Road. Two par
the Russia, expresses
hope present participate in a plan for the expansion of the armistice tions of the Saiwan Military in the
affairs of internal
will soon fiad a way to establish a negotiations into a general European conference, which will probably Reserve, containing 31 au2.05 acre, respectively, were accquired that the Russiana
that involve the recognition of the Bolshevik regime. their free will. When representing
The Note expresses confidence in the Russian people, that they for road improvements, an squiva- If further corroboration were needed of the official character of Government the Wrangel announcement, it comes from Reuter's correspondent time comes, the United States will consider the measure of practical
not taken beras wholly Note promises help in the restoration of Russia, provided the latter change. in Paris, who states that the announcement was prepared by M. assistance which can be taken in order to promote the restoration will overcome the existing anarchy, suffering, and destilation. The lent area being granted in ex-
of Russ s, provided Russia has Millerand, with the approval and support of his Cabinet,
out of the pale of the friendly interests of other nations by refrains from pillage and oppression of the Polas. It requests the Undisputed facts bave withdrawal of all troops from Russia proper, excluding Poland and pillage and oppression of the Poles. convinced the United States that the existing regime in Russia Finland, accompanied by a statement that neither Poland, nor is based upon the negation of every principle of honour and good Finland, nor any other Power will be permitted to transgress Russian faith and every usage and convention underlying the whole territory.
FRENCH CABINET APPROVES,
London, August 12.
POLAND DETERMISED.
Warsaw. August 12. The Council of National Defence has issued a declaration that Poland will not accept a dishonourable peace but will defend itself to the end, as did the French in 1871.
M. Trotsky bas arrived at Bialystok, where he has established bis headquarters and has presumably taken over the Red Command.
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MOTOR BOAT RACE.
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AN AMERICAN VICTORY.
London, August 12. The motor beat contests for the British International Trophy resulted in a victory for the American boat, "Miss America," in two straight races. The trophy thus crosses the Atlantic for the second time. The American boas Kiss Detroit 5th was second and the British bost "Maple Leaf 5th "third. The average speed of the Winner in the second raze was from 53 to 42 miles an hour, and the bast lap from 55 to 63 miles an hour.
LETTS SIGS PEACE.
London. August 12.
structure of International Law.
The Rote refers to the open confession by the Boletiks that] ... they are replying upon the occurrence of revolutions at all, great civilised nations, including the United States, which shall destroy their Governments and, substitute Bolshevik rule.
THE FRENCH ACTION EXPLAINED.
London, August 12. The explanation of the astonishing decision of France regarding| General Wrangel is conveyed to-day from Paris. where it is made clear that the French action is a retort to Mr. Lloyd George's sending of the Soviet conditions to Polsad with advice to agree therato without consulting France.
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terms
DAY BY DAY.
London, Aug. 11. Five mining licences and The declaration of the American State Department on Russia is four prospecting loanone for uzwan rendered the Administration powerless, but the document is criticised last year. largely discounted by the political deadlock in America which has in the aw Territories were issued sofhow as Laodicean and comprising scarcely any reconcilable
Washington, Aug. 12.
Rev. Father Blowick, Superior The Government is awaiting the outcome of the Minsk negotia-
China, will meet the members of tions before determining the nature of the steps required to redeem of the Maynooth Mission to the pledge given in yesterday's note to support Polish integrity.
Diplomatic circles regard Italy's selection as the recipient of the the Catholic Men's Club ai the Note as an adroit way of giving her friends warning against political Club Hall, Garden Road, to-one- row at 11 am. All other Catholics interested in the work of thin recognition of the Bolsheviks.
mission are also invited to be present.
London, Arg. 11.
Mr. Lloyd George's language is regarded as much too favourable
whose
considered several of the Soviet to
This to Poland.
WEJ the injurious Paris as
The situation is considered as eased by Mr. Lloyd George's of views which
yesterday translated Dat Matin points
that apart from statement on Poland. His well balanced statement, in which praise Le deeda. clashing into Mr. Lloyd George's action the French Cabinet found that Mr. Lloyd and blame were meted out with scrupulous fairness, seems to have George's words and actions did not accord with the Hythe Can-disarmed even his opponents, who admit that it fulfilled the highest ference decisions which were submitted to his colleagues yesterday expectations.
The Times even calls the statement a remarkable success and by M. Millerand. Moreover; the French Government considered that the Polish Cabinet seemed to favour an energetic effort, of points out that it "seemed to draw as much applause from the which the offer of the Supreme Command to General Weygend was moderate Labourites as from his own supporters." AD indication. The Government thought that Poland ought not to arms in disastrous conditions.
The annual report of the Head of the Sanitary Department sayE the last censuses undertaken. and any estimate is largely in 1911, bat is no longer reliable
Hon has been estimated at 13,500, guesswork. The while popula
A masaze Iron Riga says Latria signal prava with the Soviet be able to say that the Allies themselves advised her to lay down cpinion, with uncompromising exceptions. Mr. Moyd George and the Chinese population at
on August 11,
CHINA JOINS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE.
Brussels. August 12. The Chinese Minister has notified China's adhesion to
International Institute of Commerce.
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
AMERICAN COMPANIES IN CHINA.
FEDERAL INCORPORATION WANTED.
VILLA SURRENDERS.
MEXICAS TROEBLE-MAKER BEEKS REPOSE
The same impression is gathered from papers of all shades of doubtedly diagnosed public opinion correctly in rebuking Poland, for,
large measure while that country undoubtedly possesses a sympathy, it is generally considered that some drastic corrective of her policy towards Russis is necessary.
582,500.
of
The following is from the sanual It is now felt that the Bolsheviks have been given the opportunity report of the Director of Pubile to demonstrate the practical value of their repeated parte assertions Works-The Old Post Office was
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New York, Augus: 11. General Villa, the bugbear of many Mexican Governments. All eyes are turned towards the Minsk Conference, the results of let for a period of one year at a which will probably largely determins Allied relations towards rental of $1,350.00 per month and the whose life has been one long succession of fights against anyone Rassis in the future. Optimism, however, prevails, and it is con- the Old Land Office for a like who wanted to fight, has at length decided that the time for repose sidered that the Bolsheviks will have the commonsense to see the period at a rental of $453.00 per month. The Old Supreme Court bas come. He has surrendered to representatives of the Huerta,
was let in two portions for the Government at San Pedro, Coabiula State, accompanied by 900) advisability of meeting the Allies' views. :
London, Aug. 13. followers. The ceremony of surrender was carried out in the
The Labour Council of Action sent a deputation to Mr. Lloydme period, the rentals derived. being $425.00 and $180.00 per presence of thousands, who wildly cheered the bandit, who was also
month respectively. · embraced by Generals who a fortnight agy were chasing him with George respecting the Russian crisis and intimated that Labour was the object of hanging him. Villa declared that he surrendered strongly opposed to any direct or indirect war against the Bolsheviks. because further fighting in Mexicp meant United States intervention. Mr. Lloyd George asked in the event of a Bolshevisk attempt to crush Polish independence and the Allies sending a single pair of boots to Poland would Labour strike? The deputation replied it would! then consider the situation, as Labour stood for an independent Poland. The speaker for the deputation requested facilities to interview the Russian and Polish representatives in London. The Premier pointed out that such a proposal was entirely against The closing rate of the dollar.on diplomatic usage but he thought there would be no objection to the demand, to-day was 43.21⁄444.- deputation sending M. Kameneff their views in writing, seeing they desired to promote peace.
Shanghai, August 14, The American Chamber of Commerce has begun compiling data to send to Washington in support of the Bill providing for Federal! incorporation of Companies. Lacking Federal Law, American concerns abroad are now forced to incorporate under State charters, which remove them from the jurisdiction of Consular and American Federal Courts and gives them a dubious standing in the eyes of foreign investors.
ANFU REFUGEES,
THEIR EXTRADITION SOUGHT.
Shanghai, August 14.
DANISH POLITICS.
RESULTS 07 SENATE ELECTION.
Copenhagen, August.12.
The Sebate election results are as follows:Conservatives, 14; Radicals, 8: Social Democrats, 19: Liberals, 31. These figures compare with 18 Conservatives, 12 Radicals, 15 Social Democrats and 27 Liberals in the previous Senate.
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AN ITALIAN DISASTER.
MUNITIONS DEPOT WRECKED.
Florence, August 12,
Five were killed and 53 injured by an explosion at a munitions depot through a soldier throwing a supposed discharged shell on a beap of serap iron. The depot was wrecked.
TROUBLE IN PERSIA.
London, Albert-12. The Times correspondent at Teheran say the [looted and burned the greater part of Reaht and prpo Eight Chinese student and commercial bodies have telegraphed mobilisation conscripting Persians between 18 and 45 yekre. A
demanding the extradition from the Japanese Legation food is requisitioned and inhalants: Mre receiving modesiguous
ration of rice. of sight. Anfuites now faking refuge there.
The Trades Union Labour Council of Action, after discussing Mr. Lloyd George's explanations, decided to call a National Con- ference of Trades Unions in London on Friday to consider the policy of organising Labour opposition to any war against Soviet Russia. This practically means that Labour is awaiting developments.
London, August 11.
The fateful eleventh of August, when the Poles and Russians should have met at Minsk to begin pourparlers, passed without the According to delegates coming into contact with each other. Bolshevik allegations, the Poles Ignore the Soviet radios, while the Poles similarly blame the Russians for the fact that the delegates have not yet met.
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A Russian Note, sent by wireless from Warsaw to-day, which and 9.15 p.m. M. Kamener banded to Mr. Lloyd George, says that the Russian Cofemand waffled in vain für the Polish" delegation at the place! Indicated in the recent Soviet Note to Foland, k
The Note requests the Foles to advise them of the date of the deleration's arrival and states that all facilities will be provided for she Polish couriers and radion. The Russians are read- to begin
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