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三拜禮 號三十月四英港香
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1921.
日六初月三
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UNITED STATES AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
"FATAL HOUSE - COLLAPSE.
Definite Rejection by President Reported,
Seventeen Casualties.
NEGOTIATIONS REACH CRITICAL STAGE.
Triple Alliance Postpone Strike.
A Reuter's Service, )
A Renter's Service. )-
Washington, April 13.
President Still Favours an Association to Promote Peace.
Later.
to
the
MAGAZINE GAP MOTOR ROAD.
Mr. Pollock's Latest Queries.
LOCAL STEAMER ASHORE.
Later Towed to Shanghai.
It is understood that in a message to Congress President NINE LIVES FEARED LOST.
Thes.s.Choysang, which arrived Harding declares in favour of Peare by Congressional resolution.
from Swatow to-day, reports that At the meating of the Legis-the China Navigation Company's The President irrevocably turns his back on the present League of
lative Council being held to-steamer Chikiang was ashore on London, April 12.
Nations, indicating that the United States will not become a party
At 6.30 this morning two houses
morrow, the Hon. Mr. H.E the Taichau Islands. There is no In the Government's proposals for a settlement of the con! to any such military alliance as the League proposes. Republicans situated in Old Bailey, collapsed Pollock, will ask the following account of what damage had been spute published to-night, after re-enumerating the objections both in Congress state that Senator Knox will introduce his peace resulting in numerous casualties,
questions:-
{done. The Taichau Islande are to a national pool of profits and a national settlement of wages, the resolution in a day or two with the addition of a declaration that a number of which proved fatal.
In view of the fact that south of the Finger Rocks, Goverment proposes the fixing of a standard wage for each district. if the world's place is again threatened the United States will act There is at the present moment additional taxation is being im-between Shanghai and Wang-
some doubt entertained The principle on which such standards are to be fixed shall be as they did in the recent war.
asposed on all the inhabitants of the chow. determined nationally and shall be discussed by the present con-
of origin
the Colony in an unsuccessful en- The Chikiang was bound from forenco. Complaints from any district shall be referred to a national
| collapse, but it is known that deavour to balance the Budget Shanghai for Swatow. She is a committee equally representing owners and minors. The present
No. 11, where the collapse began for the Current Year. 1921, will sister ship to the Chongking and The text of President Harding's Message to Congress revoals is under interior re-construction, the Government take a Referen-was built by the Taikoo Dock conference is also to determine what percentages the owners' profits that he approved the termination of the technical state of war within connection with which shorings dum of Magazine Gap and Peak Company for the China Naviga- ought to bear to wages, When the arrangement has been thus con- the Central Powers of Europe by a resolution of Congress, with had been placed against the front Residents with a view to as-tion Company in 1914. She is cluded for fixing wages on an economie basie, the Government will qualifications essential to protect all the United States' rights. for a short period grant financial assistance in order to mitigate the The President definitely declared that the United States will not fall involved the roof and the floors the majority of such Residents net, her dimensions being 285 of the building for support. The certain whether it is the wish of 2,172 tons gross and 1,313 tons rapid reduction of wagos in the districts most afferted.
join the existing Leagus at Nations, but added that "In making this of the two upper storeys whilst that a Motor Road should be feet length, 44 feet breadth and announcement to the world, we in nowise surrender our aim for an the party wall between this build-made from Magazine Gap to the 19 feet depth. association to promote peace in which we would most heartily join." ing and the adjacent one (No. 9) Peak? if not, why not? London, April 12.
The President stated that he is considering the matter and hoped to was torn down, the roof and floors
No further details are to hand, "What is the estimated cost of j wished to eliminate the heavy burden of armaments, and said that ing. Fortunately, the mishap was when be able to work out a plan for such an association. Mr. Harding of the latter building also collapa-making such Motor Road, and boat has been taken off and towed A later massage states that the
the United States are ready to co-operate with other Nations to this confined to this extent and with obtained ? '
Auch estimate to Shanghai. end, but the merèst prudence forbade the United States to disarm the exception of a severe shaking alone.
when the joiets were torn away, the other houses, (No. 7 and No. 13) remained intact, though for safety, the inmates have made a hurried exit therefrom.
Conference Adjourns.
said
The official conference botween the miners and miteowners has adjourned, the miners stating that they will consider what was at the conference and then communicate with the Government.
Miners Refuse Government Terms.
Later. It is officially stated that the Miners have writtau refusing the terms of the Government.
Lunter.
In the House of Commons, na the adjournnæent, Mr. Henderson declared that they were now face to face with another deadlock as regards the strike situation. Mr. Chamberlain assured him that the House could discuss the matter to-morrow.
Situation Remains Critical.
Despite the postponement of the (Triple Alliance) strike, Mr. Williams (a leading Triple Alliance official) telegraphed to all the transport unions that the situation remains critical. Ons of the Miners Executive declared in an interview; "I do not see any hope now." Thero is uncertainty whether the minors will again meet the Government.
The miners to-night informed the Triple Alliance that the conference negotiations could not be resumed with any hope of success on the present proposals of the Government and owners, and added that a stage ha 1 boen roached when the Alliance would have to take action. The conference adjourned until the morning
Triple Alliance Strike Postponed.
Londno. April 12.
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Later.
was
LET US BEAR OUR BURDENS.
Purpose of League Defeated by Linking with Treaty.
President Harding asserted that the highest purpose of the League of Nations was defuated in linking it with the Treaty of Peuce, making it an enforcing agency of the victors in the war.
A remarkable feature of the The resolution of Congress declaring a separate peace can i nowise occurrence is the fact that the be interpreted as a desertion of those with whom we shared front
walls nd verandahs Good Counsel from Sir E. the sacrifices of war, but we must place no difficulty in the way of
the two effecting, with just repartions, that restoration for which all Europavolved, survived the collapse, a buildings yarns. "Our attitude regarding responsibility for the war and the circumstance which is accounted necessity for just reparations has already had formal earnest expression," stated the President.
of
Carson.
AMERICAN SAILORS AT
CANTON.
A watchman of the Oriental Hotel bar was, according to a the Canton Times, [report in
soverely beaten the head by four American sailors late on Monday evening when they
on
EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
for by the strong shorings mon- guest of the Primrose League at room after several games without Sir Edward Carson was the attempted to leave the billiard tioned above Together with the the annual banquet in the Hotel paying, but their
exit Was "Impossible to Ignore Settlements Already Effected."
hack walls, which also remain Cecil, London.
atopped by the watchman. intact, they now form two sides He said he thought the most
The sailors seized some chairs While approving the resolution of Congress declaring a state of of a rectangle, open to the skies, regrettable incident in the poli. nearby and struck the watch- Minera Again Call on Triple Alliance for "Action ". poace, President Harding declares that it is impossible to ignore but filled up completely at the tical situation since the war was man -on the head inflict.
London, April 12.
settlements already effected. At would be wiser,' continued the bottom with the debris of the that the victory and all it meanting severe injuries. The manager The President of the Mineowners Association stated to-night President. "to accept confirmation of our rights and interests as fallen roofs and floors.
had been so soon forgotten. While of the placa was -called that negotiations had broken down on the question of a national already provided under the existing Treaty, with reservations Beneath this heap of broken there was not
and after sometime spent in par- а man whom pool and a national wages settlement, Fle declared that the owners securing absolute freedom from inadvisable comunitmonts. Our bricks and wood, piled to a height they would meet who was a real leying, the sailore agreed to pay offered the men all they had to give and challenged the minore to part in the readjustment and restoration cannot be ignored, and, of some six feet, were buried the Britisher who was not prepared to for the medical expenses of the show that the industry could provide more.
with the League of Nations definitely rejected, we may proceed to unfortunate inmates, who at the tell them during the war that he injured watchiman. negotiate a covenant of relationships essential to recognition of our early hour at which the mishap was prepared to pay his "bottom rights."
I took place, were asleep.
dollar" rather than be beaten, we; President Advocates "Rigorous Protection."
Being located just opposite the now had the growling and the In the course of his speech President Harding emphasised the Central Police Station compound, bickerings and the everlasting necessity of enacting emergency, tariff legislation based upon a the scene of the mishap was cries against those in power be policy of rigorous Protection, and advocated the encouragement of easily accessible to the Police cause they were asked to pay the the extension of American owned and operated cables and wireless and firemen who comprised the price of that victory.
[From Our Own Correspondents.) systems in the interest of American merchants.
rescue parties. On their arrival "I say to the nation," said Sir five terror-stricken parsons had Edward Carson, dont forget in WRECK OF THE HSINTIEN. just emerged from the ruins, drawing up your ledger to put up- One of theso
Mr. on the credit side what the victory
Shanghai, April 12. The French Consul General, M. When they were res-troaning under their Income tax: Wilden, is petitioning the French
to decorate cued, it 18 stated, by his when they were complaining of Government wife. Other miraculous escapes the vast debt still unliquidated officers and men of the Monteagle
crews, Chinese are recorded. That of an old that had to be paid, they must at rescue
and The adventurous career of Captain von Mueller, the famous ex- commander of the Emden, is believed to have been brought to a heap of debris under which he have cost them if the Germans the C.P.O.S. offices to-day and imen, who was rescued from alleast remember what it would foreigners. M. Wilden called at close. Von Mueller, who was known by the name of von Doemming, Sinn Feiners in Dublin have begun a well-nigh incredible cam was shot at Gleiwitz after firing at and wounding, thres Upper was buried, may be mentioned had won, and what would have expressed thanks, lauding the con- paign of butchery of Army horses. An armed party held up military Silesian plebiscite policeman.
in view of the circumstances heen left to them, apart altogether duct of the Monteagle rescuers. wagons and forced the drivers to dismount. They shot a horse. Two formation of a secret armed force for the purpose of securing Mr. T. H. King, the Captain world in the battle of freedom, of Hsintien was M. Deboileve, of the He had been concerned in the under which his life was savet. from what it would have coat the A foreigner rescued from the men were killed and two feriously wounded. Later two mules were Germany's retention of Upper Silesia. similarly shot and wounded, it was subsequently discovered when they were endeavouring to crawl back to barracks,
It is officially announced that all railwaymen and transport workers have been instructed to continuo work until further notice. To-night's strike has thus been postponed.
SINN FEIN ATTACKS ON ANIMALS.
Army Horse and Mules Shot.
London, April 12.
Bombs Flung at Police Lorries.
London, April 13.
ARCHDEACON WAKEFORD'S APPEAL.
Prosecution Produces New Witnesses, but not "Mystery Woman.
REPORTED DEATH OF GERMAN ADVENTURER.
"Emden" Commander said to Have Been Shot.
Berlin, April 12.
REPARATIONS COMMITTEE.
Fixing Definite Figures.
Paris, April 12.
ADDITION TO NAVAL STRENGTH.
Li Ngok-lea, the the buildinge, who was
was
owner of
has meant. "
Superintendent of Police, who progress, and of civilisation which Shanghai branch of the Banque was one of a large number we set out to maintain.
the
Industrielle de Chine,
STRAITS EUROPEAN
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
of hard-worked people who "REPRISALS" IN IRELAND. underwent risks in order to rescue
Referring to the abuse of the the inmates, it is stated, worked Government for the steps they A hot battle, lasting half an hour, in a crowded street in Cork
MURDERED. his way through the ruins until were taking in Ireland, he said this morning resulted in three civilians being killed and four
he arrived at the spot where he did not envy the state of mind wounded. The fighting was a sequel to the flinging of hombs at
cry told of a victim. The rubbish of the man or men who got up
Singapore, April 11. police lorries going at a highspeed to Washington Street gaol. The The Reparations Committee is expected to complete by was cleared away, and the old and
A Europeun named Evans was bombs missed their mark and the lorries immediately stopped. The May 1st. text its work in fixing definitely the figures of the Chinese who had sustained but a assassination of the brave men twelve miles from Ipoh. He was
urged
muder and murdered near Tanjong Rambutan, sixteen occupants advanced in open order, firing at their opponents, German debt and the modes of payment by instalments in thirty few scratches, was brought out. who fought as they retired. An armoured-car arrived and joined in years.
who were trying to do their duty knocked off his motor cycle and Germany again did not fulfil her obligations respecting coal of the ruine the rescue parties at
After making a thorough search in Ireland towards their King.. the action. Both sides used bombs. There were no police.casualties.
ktabbed in the peck. The murderera deliveries, being at the end of March more than 500,000 tons intervala brought out the other hated the necessity for reprisals,
"Reprisals! Yes, how we allure believed to be estate coolies. behind. Fole,
survivors. A small boy, a small Reprisals were bad if they could girl and throo women were be avoided, but if reprisals were aniongst the first batch sent to really self-defence do not let the Government Civil Hospital them be led away without for treatment. With the exception looking at the cause of them." of one women, who was un- "I confess I shudder when I conscious when brought out, none freed of six of our own fellow- The feature picture at the were seriously injured, and in the countrymen. being executed Hongkong Theatre until Satur was hardly necessary to remove who are anxious to get back to Letters."--Page 12. case of three other survivors it to-day, and I have no doubt those day is the Paramount film "Love them to the Hospital at all.. party politics will make full use In connection with the Dog,
*The work of resoue was con- of it.
Cat, Poultry, Pigeon and Bird tinued throughout the morning, They will shed tears over it, show to be held on April 30, but at the time of writing, it had but will not tail of 23 brave intending exhibitors are remind- to be suspended whilst shorings officers murdered in their beds ed that entries close on Saturday, were placed against the front wall on a Sunday morning, many of April 28--Page 4. of No. 9 which was in a dangerous them before their wives.
On Saturday Messrs. Lammert condition. It is stated that nine; "That is the degradation, of Bros. are auctioning bales of other persons are still under the politics, and it is the
worst guanier.-Page 4. ruine, and hopes are not enter-service a man can render to his A rowing dinner will take place tained of rescuing them alive. country to take part in it. From after the regatts to be held an
The three houses. Nos, 9, 11, the bottom of my heart I hope Saturday, April 23.-Page 4. and 13, are owned by Mr. Li the state of Ireland may a teadily
London, April 12.
Personnel Total Increased.
London, April 12.
The case for the prosecution in the Wakeford appeal was con- oluded to-day, after which Sir Edward Carson opened the defence. and men, bringing the total personnel to 148,700 and raising the A Supplementary Naval Estimate provides for 25,000 officers In a powerful tour-hour speech he said that if it were true that the total of the Crown Forces, including the new Defence Force, to over Archdeacon in full ecclesiastical dress, with gaiters, went twice to 830,000. the hotel at Peterborough with a young woman not his wife, then he made the story utterly improbable.
THE NEW LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.
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London, April 12,
The prosecution produced now witnesses who declared that they saw the Archdeacon with a woman on the days in question, but Sir Edward Carson demanded the production of the "mystery woman," Mr. Justice Lawrence has been appointed Lord Chief Justice declaring that the charge was the result of a great conspiracy in in succession to Lord Reading. which the accused's fellow-clergymen of Peterborough and the) police were implicated.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT PORTSMOUTH.
Incendiarism Suspected.
London, April 12.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking, April 13.
The Premier, Chiu Wun-pang, has again intimated his desire to resign, and it is believed that Wong She-tsun will be asked to form
Cabinet.
Ngok-lau, a former compradore improve."
In the International Banking Corparation, who, with his family of twelve, were living to
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar, d one of these bulldings. Tøs The biggest fire at Portsmouth for years occurred last night at
The total number of persons, demand. to-day was 28. Blad. inery works at Flat House Quay. The machinery was totally attitude towards the election in Canton of Dr. Sun Yat-sen as
The Central Government has decided to adopt a non-resisting children are still missing. feared to have been killed is ntat- It appears that a number of ad to be six in the case of No. 9.
The Weather. royed, but large stores of timber were navad. H.M.8. Canterbury. President of China.
contractor's workmen had and three in the osse of No. 11., noe the fire was first observed, sent bluejackets-to assist in the
2 p.m. Barometer:— **Brizide's fight with the flames. Members of the new Defence
taken up their quarters
whilst eight persons have bean perature -79. Hou in No. 11 which as stated, treated for Infurian | Ís under YoDairs. They all mudő)
The task of shoring their sanabe with the excretionen Ma
Shanghai, April 13,
A rumour prevalls here that, owing to the presidential election
to assisted the naval contingent in keeplug back the huge at Canton, Tang Shao-yi will return to Shanghai.
posudiarism is suspected, as everything was safe when