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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
BRITAIN'S LABOUR STRGGLE.
London, Apr 14.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1921.
R.A. SPORTS.
Good Programme at Kowloon.
when # of events
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.)
RATEPAYERS
DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.
Mrs. Pollock desires to thank all who so kindly helped to make this Fund a success.
Lady Stubbs' Dance at Gov-
$1,500
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Lady Kirkpatrick a Bridge tournament at Hoadquer- ters House
Mrs. Hazeland
The tone of the Triplice manifesto indicates that a general strike
The Royal Artillery sports SHANGHAI is now a settled issue. The document rousingly calls on the members attracted a large crowd to the to take up the challenge thrown down by organised capital in an U.S.R.C. grounds at Kowloon
MEETING. attempt to destroy legitimate trade union achievements. It resents yesterday afternoon, the suggestion that the movement is revolutionary. Moreover a re-
fine programme
Shanghai, April 14. sumption of direct negotiations with the miners is regarded as most
Was gone through, There Unusual interest is evinced in seikely except in the improbable event of the principle of national was much keenness displayed the Ratepayers' annual Theeting Sale of Work settlement first being conceded. The Federation of General Workers, Captain Davies won the cup the morning papers on the Budget representing one million and a half workers engaged in one hundred for the best all-round athlete, and their correspondents churges Ms. Bowdler
and some excellent sport witness this afternoon after the attack of Per Miss Fairall industries outside the Triplice, is deciding its attitude to-day. Com-winning balf a dozen events. The of municipal exceeses, plications can be foreseen in the ranks of the Electrical Trade Union Indian events were very keenly many members of which are civil servants. It is noteworthy hereanent contested, much
The N... Daily Newa believes Mrs. Carrington
A R. Lowe that the Civil Service Confederation has manifestoed sympathetically being shown by participants and salaries should be granted, consider.
enthusiasm that an inerrase of municipal Anon with the miners, repeating their pledge given. last year by the Home supporters. The Secretary that civil servants could not be called on to undertake noon was greatly enjoyed.
whole after-ing the make-up of the Commie-
A. W. duties not reasonably within their contract and enjoining members
Mrs. Marah One of the most interesting ter.
sion which inquired into the mat to maintain vigilant neutrality. The morning papers pin hopes on events of the afternoon was the
D. O. Russell the efforts of the modorate Labourites to discover a bridge. Mean- Officers 100 yards race, in which
A. H. Horris (Amoy) A fight is anticipated regarding Mrs. Maitland time the number of Defence Force recruita has markedly increased.H.E. the Offeer Administering the
the new Press by-law, Yesterday a number of infantry battalions were at full strength and Government,
Mrs. Jenkin the Hon. cthara within sight of this.
Mr. The ratepayers have not passed Mrs. Millar Claud Severn, and Major-General the tax increase proposed to cover Mra. Sachse While the sands are running out it is still hoped a way will be Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick took part. the increase of Municipal salaries, Miss Inness found to avert the greatest industrial catastrophe, with which Britain The latter was within an ace of thus nullifying the report of the Mrs. Kemp was ever faced. The key to the situation is now regarded as held winning the event, but unfortun-Salaries Commission. They threw Anon by the labour leaders outside the Triplice. Much importance is ately was unable to sustain the out a resolution proposing reduction University attached hereanent to a joint meeting in the House of Commons this puce, and the honours fell to Lt-in the bulk of the annual Municipal Lady Chater evening of the Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress Col. Taylor, of the Royal Engin-report, and passed the Budget after Mra. Bevington and the National Executive of the Labour I arty and Parliamentaryera.
adding a privilege for Municipal Anon Labour Party, whereat a deputation from the Triplice will attend. It
During the afternoon the band employers to select their own physi-G. G. Wood
ment control,
Hope was revived this morning when it was unexpectedly learned that a railwaymen and transport workers' deputation had preceeded to Downing Street to interview the Prime Minister, but at the clusion of a two hours conference Mr. Thomas stated he saw prospect of reopening negotiations..
dues,
Anon
D. Wilson
J. M. Ramsay
"A. Friend"
J. U. G.
is hoped a practical proposal for bringing the miners and conlowners of the Wilts. Regiment and the cians at Municipal expense. Ther Mrs. Wakeman together again will emerge from the deliberations. It is stated in pipers and drummers of the Hong-mended the resolution for possing G. C. Moxon this connection that the Labour leaders are donsidering a suggestion kung Singapore Royal Garrison the Report and Accounts, to the that the Government's proposals for temporary financial assistance Artillery (by kind permission of extent of transferring back from might be combined with a national paol established without Govern-Major Wakefield) discoursed sweet 1921 ordinary budget the six million Pet W. Forsyth the extraordinary income to the F. B. L. Bowley music, and at the conclusion of tapis deficit in the ordinary budget. W. Davison tributed by Mrs. W. Loring. the events the prizes were dis-
There was no quorum at the Capt. Purkin Especial credit for the success special meeting called to consider con-
of the sports is due to Capt. A. the Press By-law and wharfage B. Edwards
D. McMurray MeD. Hewitt, R.G.A. (Clerk of the Course), Master Gunner G. T. May (Timekeeper), R. S. M. Cape- well (Steward), and Sergt. A. Gillard for preliminary work in connection with the meeting. Mrs. Muckridge and Mrs. Bingham kindly contributed the table decorations. Mr. Dobbs has returned to Kabul from India and is resuming
The prizes were distributed as negotiations, but the general impression at Kabul is that an early and fellows: final decision is unlikely, owing to the Afghan Government's
Putting the en-
Shot:-1, Capt. deavour to conclude treaties with other powers simultaneously, also Davies: 2, Sergt. Skeet; 3, Sergt. negotiations with the Soviet for the establishment of Consulates at
Walker. various important points near the Indian frontier, ostensibly com
Bigh Jump:-1, Capt. Davies: CREEN ISLAND CEMENTmercially but actually propaganda centres, and intrigues among the
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Peshawar, April 14.
AUSTRALIA'S FOREIGN POLICY.
Melbourne, April 14.
A DUST STORM.
R M. Dyer W. Forsyth Shanghai, April 14. L. Freeman A dust storm from the GabilJ. Robson desert invaded Shanghai this after. J. Sneeth
W. Macfarlane D. Keith J. Gillespie W. Greig
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WARM WEATHER.
A. M. Simpson 2, Sergt. Shipley; 3, Sergt. Walker.
Shangliai, April 15.
M. C. Hall Throwing the Cricket Ball: 10 degrees; unusually summerish Capt. Kerr The temperature to-day registers Robt. Hall Capt. Davies: 2, Capt. Olliver for the time of year,
13, Sergt. Skeet.
Sack Race:-1, Sergt. Kyte; 2,
Gar. Chant; 3, Sergt. Walker.
Long Jump, Bdr., Watson: THE SINGAPORE STRIKE.
2, Capt. Davies; 3, Gar. McHugh,
Half Mile:-1, Capt. Davies: 2,1 Bdr. Watson; 3, Bdr. Wood,
220 Yards:-1, Bdr. Watson;
100 Yards:-1, Bdr. Watson; 2,
Boot Race-1, Bdr: Taylor; 2,
In the House of Representatives, discussing Mr. Hughes' speech; cabled on the 8th, Mr. Tudor approved of the speech but declared C. S. M. Williams; 3, Lt. Begg. he would not consent to any interference with the White Australia! polley, of which of ninety-nine per cent. of Australians approved. Mr. C. S. M. Williams; 3. Gur. Keaze Hughes interjected that he only asked approval of renewal of the. Anglo-Japanese treaty, Anything subversive to n White Australia Sergt. Kyte; 3, Sergt. Skeet. would be turned down. Mr. Tudor continuing declined he would give Mr. Hughes a free hand to agree to British fareign policy which might involve Australia in war without consultation.
EDUCATION IN CHINA.
London, April 14.
Dillon; 3, R. Leach.
Boys' Race:--1, D. Dillon; 2, J.
1 Mile: 1. Capt. Davies; 2, Bdr. Watson; 3, Gur. Buckley.
Girls Race:-1, D. Hunt: 2, A. Dillon; 3, C. Dillon.
Singapore, April 14,
The strike continues. Only half the motor carage mechanics are leckout unless there is a general nut. The employees thrantén resumption immediately.
A STRAITS TRAGEDY.
Singapore, April 14.
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Mr Evans, who was ex-Servicé.
was buried at Ipoh with. Four arrests:
IDAD
120 Yards Hurdles:-1, Capt. military honours. Davies: 2, Gur. Couzens; 3, Sergt. have been made." Shipley.
wages, Į
Naaaaaakaa--ŠMAC=88 RO5558..N86.5558888
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J. Hardy Capt. Church A. Muir
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GENERAL NEWS.
OTTERS IN THE THAMES, Two otters have been playing havoc among the Thames fish at Hampton Court. A 71b, barbel was found on the bank near Molesey Weir, and a big pike, partly eaten, but. still alive, (opposite the Palace:
NEW U.S. WAGE STANDARD. The bill to fix the new wage standards for Government em-
general, according to the plane. will be raised, but the wages of several classes of employees may.. be reduced.
Mr Evans, planter on Chang-kat ployees will be one of the first Threading the Needle:-1, R. Kending Estate, had been to Ipoh measures to obtain the consider- S. M. Capewell; 2, Sergt. Bertwell; to cash, a cheyne for $600 t payation of Congress. The scales in Five Chinese educational experts, under Doctor Yuen, are,
3, Sergt. Shipley. investigating the different school systems of England with a view Open Mile to their adoption by China. They are thoroughly studying British Defence Corps and Hongkong (open to Royal Navy, the Garrison. Volunteer. educational methods from the elementary schools to the universities Police:-1, Private Mair, Scottish Khan; 2, Mungal Singh; 3, War- for comparison with other national systems.
Quarter Mile:-1, Mohammert Coy., H.K.D.C.; 2. Lee.-Corporalyan Singh.
CALLERS ON PRESIDENT HARDING. Realf, Wilts. Regt.;, 3, Sergt. Boot Race:-1, 2 Coy. Sikhs; 2, Hereafter callers on President
Washington message Davies, Wilts. Regt.
states: Veterans' Race, C. S. M3 Centre Section, Mountain Bat- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Right Section, Mountain Battery: Harding will be Williams; 2, Gur. Frampton; 3tery.
limited to Master Gar. Watson.
W.Os' and Sergts. Race:-1, C. Waryan Singh; 3. Tejah Singh,
Kudh Race:-1, Kairin Din; 2, to the excessive demands of office- of each week. This action is due S. M. Williams: 2, Sergt. Walker!) The United States Steel Corporation has announced price re-
seekers, reformers and congress- One Mile:-1, Karian Bux; 2, men on the time of the Chief 3, Sergt. Shipley. ductions averaging 12 per cent, on all products, except steel rails,
Obstacle Race:-1, Bdr. Wat-
Mungar Singh; 3, Amrick Singh, Executive, forcing him to do tubular and sheet steel, the reductions on which it is understood will son::2, Bdr. Taylor; 3, Gar. Chant. Major Bhan Singh; 2, Jemadar
Indian Officers:-1, Sabudar-night work. are due to trade depression,er; 2, Lt. Mockridge;, Major
Ricksha Race:-1, Sergt. Waik-Mungal Singh. Downing.
Obstacle Race:-1, Hardit Band Race:-1, Bdmn. Davies: Mohammed.
Singh, 2, Sultan Singh; 3, Nur
STEEL PRICES FALLING..
be announced later. The reductions coupled with a buyers" "strike."
New York, April 14..
NEW YORK SOCIETY DIVORCE.
New York, April 14. James Stapley Joyce, the millionaire timber king, is suing for annulment of his marriage. His wife is an ex-actress better known as Peggy Hopkins. Joyce, who is her third millionaire husband, names several co-respondents, including men well-known in New York society.
THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL.
Madrid, April 14.
The Socialist National Congress has rejected a proposal to joini the Third International. The usual split followed.
LOCAL DOCTOR'S SUCCESS.
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London, April 14. Parties, accommodating 40 per- the passing of Dr. K. C. Cheng of Hongkong and Misses L. J. Murphy The London School of Tropical Medicine examination resulted in tached. sone, with Drawing Room at
and M. J. Ahern, both of Malaya.
2. Bdmn, Murrant; 3, Bdmin. Meek.,
Officers Race:-1, Lt. Col. Tay-Mountain Battery; 2, Central Sec- Relay Race:-1, Right Section,
lor, R.E.; 2, Major Law.
tion, Mountain Battery.
The following was the list of
Relay Itace:---1, 88 Coy. Bun and Treacle:-1, Bdr. officials:-- Woods; 2, Gnr. low; 3, Gnr. Chant.
Newcombe.
Indian Events.
88
NOT LIKE THE SAME
CHILDREN"
'BABY'S, OWN TABLETS HAVE DONE THEM SO MUCH. GOOD."
President.-Licut. Colonel W. Loring, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.G.A.
The little son and daughter of Tug of War:-88 Coy.
Mrs. Xavier Manie are splendid. Consolation
Judges. Lieut. Moxworthy; 2, Gar. Bayley; 3, Bar. Major W. O. S. Sanders, D.S.O., Manie, who resides at Stoney Race:--1, Gnr Loring, C.M.G., D.SC., RG.A., Tablets can do for children. Mre. Colonel W. examples of what Baby's Own
Cup for Best, Athlete:-1, Capt. D.3.0., R.G.A., Major
R.A., Major T.
M. Wakefield, Point, Ontario, Canada, states:- Davies, Runner up, Watson.
C. L."I must tell you that I consider Athletic Cup: Wori
Hickling, D.S.O., R.G.A., Subadar your Baby's Own Tablets a wón- by
Major Baban Singh, H.K.S., R.G.A.derful medicine for children. I Coy, with 162 pts out of 204 pos- sible pts.
Starters Major W. C. Downing, have a baby boy and a little gir R.G.A., Major H. G. Bagnall, My little girl was constantly D.S.O., R.G.A.
feverish, had no appetite and was Clerk of the Course-Captain very pale. My baby boy w Tug of War: Won by 2 Coy A. Mc. D. Hewitt, R.G.A. Sikhs against Centre Sectian,.
Stewards. Mr. Gar. Hall, Mr. irregular, and he was very cross. cutting his teeth, his bowels were. Mountain Battery of Sikhs. Gne. Button, C. S. M. Williams, I gave them the Tablete and they 100 Yarda:-1, Waris Khan; 2, Jemadar Nur Mohd, H.K.S., are not like the same children, Sultan Khan; 3, Nur Mohd, R.G.A., R. S. M. Capewell, Mr. Gnr. they have done them so much
Sack Fighting:-1, 2 Coy. Sikhs Bines, C. S. M. Davies. against Centre Section, MountainTM Recorders.--Major C.
good." H. M. Battery.
Sturges, D.S.O., R.G.A., Captain C. faction whenever they are tried. Baby's Own Tablets give setir Putting the Shot:-1, Rajah O. Olliver, R.G.A., S., Sergt. (A.C.) You can get them from your Long Jump: Thanda Singh; G. T. May, Q. M. S. (LG.) L. Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen Road, Khan (38, ft.); 2, Painda Khan (82 A. Gillard:
chemist, or at 60 cents the vial, f.); 3, Sharif Khan (31 ft.): Timokeepers-Master Gunner post free, from the Dr. Williams? 2, Ujagar Singh; 8, Mian Khan.
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