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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
FRANCO-ITALIAN AGREEMENT,
Paris, Sapt. 13,
The second meeting between M. Millerand and Signor Golitti took
1 am able to supply the first place this morning at Aix-les-Bains. The Italian Plenipotentiary authentic account of the captivity Riotti and the French Ambassador Barrere were present, M. Millar and escape of General Lucas and afterwards stated that the greatest cordiality and mutual con- states the special correspondent |fidence prevailed. The Premiers admitted that the agreèment between In Dublin of the London Evening | France, England and Italy was indispensable for establishing world Ners). It is taken from the peste. War must cease. Advices of moderation were given to Poland general's own account of his and the Treaties with Germany, Austria and others must be carried adventures. General Lucas states out. The Russian situation was also considered. Nobody thinks off that he was moved about a good recognising the Soviet Government politically. Respecting the re- | deal, spending only three sumption of commercial intercourse between the Soviets and Italy, M.. or four days in one place. Millerand remarked that the only tangible results for Italy were Ha WAS always guarded bitherto 4,000 tons of damaged wheat. The fact is that the sale. night sad day prior to his arrival Russian article ready for export is Bolshevism, for which France bas] at his last prisen, a sentry being no use. As to the Adriatic problem, Great Britain and France be posted at his bedroom window. lieve it is a matter concerning exclusively Italy and Yugo-Slavla, and, At his final place of confinement it should be settled speedily in a spirit of equity and moderation. The the window of his room was found Turin convention to facilitate exchanging merchandise may be extend- to be barred, and so the, usualled Signor Giolitti did not object to the Franco-Belgian point of view guards were not posted outside respecting the settlement of war claims, bis 700m during the night. Apparently his captors had neglected to test the strength of the bars, and the general had little difficulty in pushing out one of the bars and getting away.
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BRITAIN'S COAL CRISIS.
London, Sept. 17.
It is understand that at to-day's Coal Conference Sir Robert Horne
The last meeting took place this afternoon, after which M. Miller and and Signor Giolitti made the following declaration:-The French and Italian Premiers, having exchanged views in a spirit of perfect confidence and amity, are happy to recognise between France and Italy common interests easy to conciliate. The Premiers recognise} that peace, to be just and durable, must be established in intimate urion | with the Allies all over the world, and especially in Europe, by union Genera! Lucas previously had between France, England and Italy. Peace Treaties must remain not been left ungarded for a single the basis of new international intercourse, The execution of the Ver- moment. By day he was alwaysa-sailles Treaty is essential for France. Poland's independence, within tended by a brigade commandshethnic boundaries, is both Governments aim. Italy and French in- battation commander, or by other terests must work in Asia Minor on a basis of friendly cosperation.. senior officers of the Irish Re- The French and Italian Governments are both desirons to see Russis publican Army. There is little doubt that the anack on the occupy again her place in the concert of peoples, bat both Governments military wailcar on wbieb the
respect mutually their liberty of action. escaped general travelled was a
The French Premier stated his interest in the prompt settlement of the Adriatic question through direct understanding between inter-invited the miners' representatives to consider whether or not it would, coincidence,and that tbeatzarkers had no ides that the general was eated parties as contemplated by the Italian Government.
France be possible to arrange for an increase of wages through the medium oa board. In fact, General Lucas gives in advance ber support to such understanding. Interviewed of increased entput, but Mr. Smillie stated daily that the miners were thinks that his Republican offices afterwards, Signor Giolitti confirmed that the French and Italian not prepared to discuss any Government proposals unless and antik
Governments were in perfect agreement, adding that Italy reserves to the received their two shillings increase. escort was withdrawn from his prison to take part in the attack, herself liberty of action respecting the recognition of the Sovietic Gov- and that the men who had leftment. tiermany will be admitted to the Society of Nations when
Later The Conference between Sir Robert Horne and the Miners" bim safe behind prison bars ten she shows her readiness to carry out the Treaty. Signor Giolitti ex-Executive was resumed this morning and adjourned till the afternoon -- miles away had the mortification Pressed perfect satisfaction with the results of the conference. Six of the 20th, after sitting for an hour and a half. of coming face to face with their per Giolitti and M. Millerand will leave to-morrow.—Havas. prisoner as a free man during the attack. Those with a sense
The newspapers are unanimous in expressing satisfaction at the of bomour will appreciate the tcome of the Conference at Aix-les-Bains. Some lay stress on the strange
which word "Alliance" appearing in the joint declaration of the Premiers situation in General Lucas found himself "Le Matiu" states that in the course of the meeting with M. Jonescu, when his guards informed him, the Komanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, 31. Millerand promised with some relish, that most of Boumania France's help. In the course of the meeting with Signar necessarily entail a review of the whole situation. His idea was that Sir Robert Horne said that any increased output of coal would them wers themselves captives Giolitti, M. Jonescu stated that the so-called Little Entente meeting for all the tone got above a certain basis line the miners should get
Wormwood Scrubs few between Bohemia, Yugo-Slavia and Roumania was solely aimed an advance. That would be a direct incentive.
in
months ago.
A
FLUCTUATIONS IN SILVER.
FUTURE PRICE.
In discussing the probable future price of silver. te National Bank of Commere (New York) points out that the result of the purchase provisions more than 1000 trade besdiner, bonof the Pittman Act and of the
ha Londer and is use Proves Indmeria? Centres of the Tuted Kinglesa sod De Cootient of Brarapa
CLOSE, Bodrumam Löd ochar decalo som clamidek nader
EXPORT MERCHEATS
with decaĽed particzlars of the Goode shipped
and the Colonial and Farsi Markareapped
STEAMSHIP LFRES
xracens ander the Pors why thay
ved beheating the appensinane Balings.
Oseines BUSINESS CARDS of Phrum Beshine to extend their energethone, oz Tesda Çards of,
DEALIKS SEEKING AGENCIES
ro be priced at a scat o? £9,10%,5€. Ize goes trada Beading under when they are inertad. Larger adveríamenta kom £25 1%
against Hungary,—Havas.
Paris, Sept. 14.
Paris. Sept. 15.
After to-day's conference with Sir Robert Home the Miners" returned to the various coalfields to consult the miners. Executive conferred privately for over an hour, after which they
The official report of to-day's Coal Conference shows that the
major part of the discussion revolved round the question of increased
output.
Mr. Smillie said the miners had given up the claim that their make them believe that what they were actually quarrelling about was two points were indivisible and now Sir Robert Horne was trying to the question of increased output. It was nothing of the kind. He
Immediately be arrived in Italy. Signor Giolitti sent M. Millerand a telegram thanking him for the cordiality of his reception in France and stating that the meeting was a manifestation of sincere ami asked: Why should the miners begin to increase output for the and will do much toward more intimate Franco-Italian co-operation in peace work. M. Millerand answered, expressing thanks and stating the meeting cochirmed the lasting entente between France and Italy. Havas
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE.
Melbourne, Sept. 17.
In the Commonwealth Senate Mr. Pearce, Minister of Defence,)
getting money to pay the increase? Mr. Smillie added that unless purpose of increasing wages when the Government was already the increase was conceded the miners' other proposals need not be considered and they would have to recommend the Miners' Conference on Tuesday that the strike should take place.
Sir Robert Horne temarked that he did not think it would be difficult to find a basis on which, increased wages should be obtained having relation to larger output.
Mr. Smillie asserted that the cause of diminished output was
Mint regulations is to establish two separate and distinct markets made a statement supplementing that of Mr. Hughes on the Govern- largely due to the fact that miners were engaged on development work and quotations for silver. In the men's defence policy. He stated that the system of divisional in order to place the collieries, when decontrol takes place, in a United States domestic commit organisation would be adopted, involving the abolition of State Concondition for the employers to raise output by an enormous amount. cial silver 999 fine is Virtually mandants. The Universal Service Act would be revised and the period Hr. Smillie added that they refused to consider Sir Robert Horne's pegged at 9916 cents. If the of training would be reduced from seven years to four years proposal to set up an Industrial Board to endeavour to increase the price for foreigo silver commencing on the eighteenth birthday. Youths will undergo ten output of coal unless the advance of two shillings was given.
Chould Tise abore $1
per
weeks training in the first year and thereafter sixteen days each
ounce Treasury purchases would rear. The peace establishment of the Army will be one hundred and automatically cease. But the thirty thousand.
price would probably not get much) above $1. The annual output of the United States is about one-!
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AMERICAN SHIPPING DISPUTES.
New York, Sept. 18.
Sir Robert Horne said he had ascertained that the colliery owners.
were willing to meet the miners to discuss the question of ontpat. He
urged the miners to meet the employers on this question. Sir Robert Horne declared that all their efforts could now be directed to avoiding a conflict, which would be very disastrous, and be begged the miners to meet him again on Monday, to which Mr. Smillie agreed.
The outstanding feature of to-day's Coal Conference was the very and a price materially above 31 The Kerr Navigation Company, which is claimed as a subsidiary by uncompromising attitude adopted by Mr. Smillie towards Sir Rober would add this amount to market the American Ship and Commerce Corporation, has been injunctioned Horge's proposals, and at times it looked very much as if the negotia“ supply. increasing it possibly by not to interfere with the operations of the ships of the Kerr Steamship tions would be broken off. one-half.
1: would therefore Company, peading the Court deciding the rightful ownership of the When Sir Robert Horne suggested an adjournment for lunch so seem that the price could at most vessels. The action arose owing to the Government impounding that the miners could consider his proposals, Mr. Shullie replied that rule only fractionally higher than $14.990.000 paid to the Kert Company by the Commerce Corporation. he did not think they need trouble to come back again as unless the the Pitman Law figure, unless it is understood the Government is claiming certain unpaid taxes. Increase of wages was conceded without further investigation they it is to be supposed that demand The question of ownership of eight ships is involved: and supply should both be ax jabqerms) ay during the War
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would have to recommend strike, When Sir Robert Horne suggested that the miners meet him on Monday Mr. Smillie said that if they met on Monday it would only be to give the reply he had given now. Sir Rob. Horne replied that be regretted Mr. Smillie's attitude but he did not like breaking off things. He desired to live on good termos with the people and he urged the miners to meet him on Monday.
After considering matters Mr. Smillie agreed and the Conference
The "Times" New York correspondent says the American Steam- would be inevitable as a means of hip Owners' Association has passed a resolution emphasising the stabilising inflated paper cur hostility of American shipping interests to any contract with the then adjourned, having achieved no definite result whatever. In fact rencies, particularly in view of Hamburg-Amerika Line whereby it is aiding in the restoration of new deadlock in the coal crisis has been reached which will be the decline of gold production. German world trade, and it opposes any action of the United States difficult to overcome unless the miners' leaders radically change their But it is apparent that if new Shipping Board whereby American tonnage will be placed at the attitude before the Monday Conference. silver is to be relied on for this disposal of Germans. The resolution appeals for the reteation of
purpose it will be many years American ships by American citizens. before adequate reserves for exist ing issues can be accumulated. Unless the price of silver goes abova $1 per fine
the
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AMERICAN SOCIALISTS RE-ELECTED.
New York, Sept. 17.
Fire socialists who were expelled from the State Legislature pat of the United States will not early this year on charges of disloyalty were re-elected in special for at least three years be arail-elections held yesterday. Jable for these reserves. If silver)
is so psed, either it must be adopted by some connities as tha exclusive monetary standard or
flegal ratio between the value of
TOREMEN AND THE UNION."
London, Sept. 17.
ITALIAN BOLSHEVISN.
In connection with the settlement of the electricians' dispute it gold and silver must be settled as been agreed that foremen will not be compelled to join the upon. A retaro to bimetallisa Electrica) Trades Union. This was the point on which all the trouble would in all probability mean return to an alternating standard now of gold, now of silver, such as the world sought relief from when it chose gold as the more stable monetary standard. The
Milan, Sept. 17. adoption of a single silver
At a meeting of the Council of the Confederation of Manufacturers, standard by some countries while at which two hundred delegates were present, a resolution was passed other important commercial that control must not mean oppression of one class by another and for the above Company sreeiving the foreign exchanges with of the works occupied by the workers.
nations use gold would result in acceptance of the principle of control must be preceded by evacuation prepared to ACCEPT RISKS ||the silver countries a fluctuating par of exchange such as Chins against FIRE at Current Rates. how bas. The conduct of intern
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IMMIGRATION TO SAKHALLÉN,
Washington, Sept. 1 Ambassador Shidebarn, haa, been empowered to negotiate direct with Secretary Colby on the subject of immigration to Bäklaßen
MESOPOTAMIAN UNREST.
London, Sept. 17. A War Office Mesopotamia communique reports that a- genéral improvement is noticeable in the demeanour of the tribes. Except in the Samawab area and a few isolated cases the disaffected tribesmen appear to have withdrawn largely to their homes. The Thirty-Fourth Brigade column has reached Table Mountain, ten miles north-east of Sharabad, and is now operating in contact with the Kizilrobat column.
SIAM'S RAILWAYS.
-London, Sept. 16.
The Siamese Prince Porachatra, interviewed by the "Evening Standard," emphasised that the railway system of Sixm was steadily growing, but was still capable of vast expansion. They keped ører - long to have a complete network of railways radiating from Bangkok throughout Siam. He urged the necessity of employing only the latest methods of rpad construction, as no second best was good enough. for Siam. He concluded that his great aim in life was to give Siam perfected system of transport, without which he was of opinion that no social amelioration was possible.
AVIATION - LITIGATION,
New York Sept. 16. The Wright Astonsutical Corporation has applied to the Federals. District Court for an injunction, alleging that the Handley Page and Aircrafts Disposal Companies have infringed, the patent issued to. Orville and WDbür Wright and transferred to plaintifs in 1919.
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