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SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1921.
日八廿月四
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“PUTNAM WEALE” IN LONDON.
HIS EXPOSITION ·OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE TO ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
**Possibility of Anti-British Boycott."
(Reuter's Service. }
London. June 3.
SINN FEIN OUTRAGE.
Damage to Telephone Communications.
{ Ranter's Service, YN
London, June 3, An outrage, attributed to Sinn Feiners, took place at Liverpool last night. Fify main telephone wires to Leeds and thirty wires to the north were cut. Poles were cut down elsewhere and communios tions to the north were seriously affected.
Serious Fighting.
London, Jus
Two hundred Sion Feiours ambushed 28 palice near Barkinoline Mr. B. Lennox Simpson ("Putnam Weale"), politicial a twiser to this morning. Four police were killed and five wounded. I he the Government of Chins, has arrived in London to explain the Ties ambush at Westport six police took refuge in a house after the ofis in regard to Far Eastern problems, particularly the Anglo- remainder had been killed and wounded. The attackers demanded Japanese alliance. He expects to remain in England two month's their surrender, but the police replied that they would cautiune to Referring to bis conferences with members of the American and fight till their ammunition was exhausted. The attackers thereupon Canadian Governments, Mr. Simpson said that he found in America threatened to kill the wounded, but police reinforcements shep general agreement with the statement of Senator McCormick that though possibly Britain and Japan might make a treaty acceptable to the American Government, they could not make a treaty accept- able to the American people who decided American polity in the last analysis,
arrived.
COTTON WAGES DISPUTE.
Negotiations Break Down.
London, Jane 3.
All the members of the American Administration with whom he had discussed the question showed great anxier in regard to the asral question of the Pacific, and did not disguise the fact that America)
The colton wages negotiations have been broken off and the is strengthening herself in every way possible by shipbuilding and dock construction. While conversing with member of the Canadiantrike notices become effective to-morrow. Parliament he found a unanimous view that if the alliance were re-
An Optimistic Outlook. newed in any form, they would insist upon the ine usion of a clause:
before it became binding.
London, Jung
whereby the treaty must be ratified by the Canolian Parliament Presining t a meeting of the Cotton Mill Company of Manchester, Sir Mackay Edgar ojuimistically viewed_the_option Before Mr. Simpson left Peking, the Chinese Foreign Minister industry. He pointed out that the world to-day was shorter than told him tha: China won't regard, the renewal of the tresty as a ever of cotton goods. It was merely a question of waiting till the formal ratification by Britain of Japanese policy in China during universal demand, at present frustrated by a variety of adverse war time. including questions such as Shantung. Mr. Simpsoo embut temporary conditions, became again effective. In view of the phasised that China had no real quarrel with Japan; it was only a fact that no cotton mills could be bought at "knock-out prices, question of policy and interpretation of documents. All il-feeling that India and Japan had raised their working hours nearer the between China and Japan would disappear very rapidly if the Chin Lancashire level, that Germany. was no longer able to export ese views were duly considered. He concluded by referring to the cotton goods, sad that the period of inflated prices and dear money possibility of an anti-British boycott by Chins owing to the intense was ending, the future could be faced with perfect confidence. feeling of Chinese merchants, due to the native Press incessantly alleg rg that Japan was only an instrument of British policy, and that Britain was chiefly responsible for the whole position in the Far East.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF TROPICAL PRODUCTS.
Striking Collection of Exhibits.
Londor, June 3. The International Exhibition of rubber and other tropical products at the Agricultural Hall, which opened to-day, is interesting not only by reason of the wide range of products but also on accoun: of manifold article mauufactured therefrom. The Lever Brothers stall contains most impressive displays of the articles the firm manufactures, together with the raw products from African agencies The Gold Coast sen is a striking ly,artistic exhibit, and Malaya andl Cylon are worthily represented. A noteworthy feature is an exhibi; of rubber linoleum, which, according to Sir James Birch is capable + absorbing 30,000 tons of raw rubber annually.
The Netherlands section is sah-divided into Sumatra, Java and East Java stands, and the famous Netherlands Government Rubber stitute at Dalit splendidly displays its various mechanical and other testing methods. The whole of the Sumatran Japanese rubber! industry is illustrated by maps and photographs of the soils, also with samples of cru-rubber tools and with seeds. A subsection's allotted to the gutta-percha cultivation carried on at the Netherlands East Indian Government plantations at Java. Palm-nii, tsa, Cocos and coffee are included.
IMPROVING THE CABLES.
Reason for Temporary Delays.
London, June 3.
An Easters Telegraph Company official states that the recent deley in cablegrams to India and the Far East was due to a tempor- ery interruption necessitated by a large renewal work on the Com-! Bang's Red Sea cables in order to increase the carrying capacity. thereof. When the work is completed the service to India and the Far East will be vastly improved. It is hoped that this improve- ment will be effected in a few weeks.
BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
THE COAL STRIKE.
Miners and Owners Reject Government Proposals.
London, June 3.
AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
The Federal Reserve Board's Report.
(Reuter's Service, }
Washington. June 3 The Federal Reserve Board'a report for Aphil notes an improve mant to some branches of industry but that general irregularity continues. Retail price fluctuation in seriously biodering the final adjustment of wages. “Foreign trade is still arrested or depressed, unemployment has increased and the unfavourable weather has retarded grain and cotton eropa.
U.S. AND ENEMY COUNTRIES.
Substitute for Kaox Resolution.
Washington, June 3. Mr. Porter, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, is introducing into the House immediately resolution terminating the state of war with Germany and Austria as a substitute for the Knox resolution.
CHINESE MISSION AT BRUSSELS.
Received by King Albert.
Brussels, June 3,
WIRELESS ON SHIPS.
Local Legislation Probable.
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Only a few months ago the lomm of the 5.8. Hong Moh, socom- panied by an appailing loss of 112m, and the subsequent foundering of the as. Esip en led to a dia leassion of the upestion of ships on the China Cosar being equipped with wireless telegraphy. In the |public presɛ a great deal was said, urging the passing of legislation whereby hil Whips carrying passengers must be equipped with this powerful agency ta, call assistance in times of distress."
Hearing little of this matter in the meantime, we have been mak- ing enquiries with a view to as- certaining whether the Hongkong Government contemplates soting. on the public, feeling that wan aroused at the time. The position regarding vessels registered at: Home is that under the Mèrebant Ships (Wireless Telegraphy) Ack, 1919, all passenger ships and abips of 1,600 tons gross tonnage and
The King of the Belgians gave an audience to the Chinese over, with certain exceptions, mission headed by Cha Cai Chien. The Belgian Foreign Minister must be fitted with wireless. This and the Chinese Minister at Brussels were presant subsequently at Act does not apply to ships regiss & banquet at the Palace in honour of the mision, the guests includ-lared in Hongkong or other placen ing the Ministers for Foreign Affire, Labour, and Science and Art, in the Far East, but as the result aso the Bur pmaster of Brassels and the Rectors of Belgian of our enquiries we learn that the Universities.
GERMAN MONARCHIST'S STRONG SPEECH.
Prays for Return of Ex-Kaiser.
Hongkong Government has been considering the matter for some time. It is probable that at no very distant date a Bill will be introduced into the Legislative Council with the object of con- trolling vessels registered in Hongkong or frequenting the Colony. This is a matter which has to be thoroughly gone into, because the enforcing of such an Ordinance would not be quits soʻ simple as it at first sight appears. Hundreds of ships would be affect- jed and to obtain and fit the numerous wireless neta that would be required would take same coLE- been apparatus is not much use with
Berlin, June 3. A petty officer named Nissen, speaking at a monarchist demons- tration, declared that the Leipzig trials were a disgrace. No Englishman shou'd te permitted to enter Leipzig alive. He prayed for the retain of the ex-Kaiser. Herr Wirth, in the Reichstag, said (the man would be tried for high treason.
ACQUITTED.
Berlin, June 3.
The mine owners have replied to the Government proposals” stating that co progress can be made towards a settlement po long as the miners persist in demanding a national pool. For the national The Armenian student named Teilirian, who was charged with siderable time. 'Alec, wireless restlement of wages, they suggest the establishment of a National shooting Taale: Pasha, the former Turkish Grand Vizier, has Board with a neutral Chairman, whose decisions shall be final, to facquitted. deal with a standard wage, and the ratio of profits to wages. Miners have also replied, merely intimating that all the districts have rejected the Government proposals.
A Derbyshire Colliery Resumes.
The
London, June 3. The Swanwick collieries in Derbyshire, normally employing one The men have accepted a thousand men, re-opened this morning.
flat rate reduction of half-a-crown a shift, with the rantual under- taking to abide by the terms of a general settlement.
THE OAKS RESULT.
All Probables" Ran.
London, June 3.
* min., 36.2/5 sec. The King was present.
Betting: 5-1 Love in Idleness; 25-1 Lady Sleipner: 10-1 Long Suit. Twenty-two zao, the starters being identical with the
probables."
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE MINERS STRIKE.
London, June 3.
The first move. following the submission of the Government's coal settlement proposals, was made yesterday when the mineowners considered the District replies, remaining until to-day to approve |a communication to the Premier. It is believed the mineowners are willing to accept the terms as a temporary settlement but desire to refer the permanent scheme, whereon the Government will grant £10,000,000 contingent to arbitration. The Miners Executive meets to-day. The rejection of the Government terms are considered as a
consider "communication from the Government or owners.
out an operator and in this part of the world avitable men cannot bo obtained at a moment's notice. It is probable that if an Ordio- ance is passed a wireless school will be set up in Hongkong. It im understood that the authorities consider that Asiatics, are quite suitable to
65 wireless operators and so, if this comes about there will be open to Chinese boys of good education a Dow and highly interesting
career.
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There is now. attached to the Hongkong Harbour Office a wire- less expert, C.P.O.- Telegraphist Bradshaw, R.N., who will ́acÈ as inspector and examino 'ships, wireless licences and wireless apparatus.
TENNIS MATCH.
In the Oak. Gestore led till near Tattenham Corner closely foregone conclusion but the leaders are hoping to be enabled to attended by Bettina, Keep Time, Princess of Mars, nod. Love is The optimistic feeling that something will emerge in the course Idleness. The last-named later went to the front and woo easily of a few days is not damped by the present misty situation. Mean by three vards, the third being a neck behind Lady Sleipner. Time while the prolonged coal stoppage is having paralysing effects upon Manchester is described as the principal industrial districts. presenting an unparalleled appearance. Many shops and warehouses are closed and business is gradually being brought to a standstill, despita z revival of textile orders from the overseas markets, and The tennis match, Queen's |British steelmakers are in a more advantageous position owing to College v. C. R. C. (B), played at the improvement in the exchange value of Belgian currency. On the the College on Thursday, result- other hand the prospect of an improvement in the railway services fed in the College winning by the is indicated in an announcement by the London and South Western {narrow-margin of three games. Railway which hopes to increase and accelerate its train service The details were from June 6th.
THE DOMINIONS CONFERENCE.
Australian Premier Reaches England.
Londor, June 3. Mr. Hughes, the Australian Premier, who is to attend the meeting of Dominion Premiers, has arived at Plymouth.
CHINESE MINISTER AS GUEST OF COL. HARVEY,
London. June 3.
Dr. Wellington Koo and his wife dined with the American Marquisate for Earl Curzon: Viscounty for Lord Chancellor. Ambassador, Col. Harvey, and numerous members of the Foreign Office and Diplomatic Corps, the guests including Sir John and Lady Jordan.
London, June 3.
In the Birthday Honours Earl Curzou becomes a marquis and the Lord Chancellor a viscount. Peerages are conferred upon Sir4 Henry Dalziel, Sír Ailwyn Fellowes, and Sir Marcus Samuel and basenetay upon Mr. William Berry. Editor of the Sunday Times. Str William Robertson Nicoll is made a Companion of Honour.
ANOTHER WIN FOR THE AUSTRALIANS.
County Itesults.
London, June 3. Cambridre in their second innings were dismissed for 128. Mailey! took 7 for 37. The Australians thus won by an inning sand 14 runs. Somerset beat Essex by an innings and 47 runs. Kent beat Warwick hv 275 rupa. Middlesex beat Nottinghamshire by an innings. The Hampshire Surrey match was drawn.
SECOND TEST MATCH.
Eight Places Filled.
London, June 3. Eight players-Douglas, Knight, Hobbs. Hendren, Hearne, Woolley, Durston and Parkin have now been chosen to represent England in the second Test match.
MISS LETTCH AGAIN WINS CHAMPIONSHIP.
London, June 3. In the final of the Ladies Golf Championship at Taraberry{ Miss Cecil beat Miss Wethered by 4 up and 3 to play:
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondents.).
SINGAPORE DECORATIONS.
Singapore, Jus 3.
At the King's Birthday parade ELE. the Governor presented the OB.E. decoration to Major Bima, Malacos Volunteers, and Captain Holded Webb, Royal Engineers, (Officers of the Military Division) and to Mr. Montague Sherwood and Mr. Averay Jones (Members of the Civil Division). Second Lieut. Allen, of the Devon Regt, was decorated with the Military Cross.
STRAITS CENSUS.
Singapore, June 3. The Straits Census, including that of Cocos and Christmas Islands, shows a population of 883,585, of whom 559,039 are males
AMBUSH IN IRELAND.
London, June 3.
A police patrol of seventeen was ambushed at West Port, County | Mayo, last night. Nine. were killed, including an Inspector and Sergeant, and four seriously wounded. The hundred assailants captured arms, ammunition and barat three motor cars.
The police replied to the attack with rifle and machine gun fire. The fight lasted hours. One surviving police rode in to West Port at midnight for reinforcements. Medical aid was sent immediately.
THE COTTON INDUSTRY.
London, Jane S.
A final effort is being made to-day to prevent a stoppage in the cotton índustry affecting 280,000 operatives directly and 600,000 workers altogether. The employers now propose a reduction of wages equivalent to ve ahillings in the pound. The operatives are willing to agree to a reduction of half a crown.
WORLD'S COTTON CONFERENCE.
New York, June 3. Two hundred cotton growers and manufacturers, have sailed to participate in the world's cotton conference at Liverpool from June 18th to June 22nd.
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REPARATIONS AND INDEMNITY.
Paris, May 29, The Commission on Reparations has appointed the members of Guarantees Committee charged to supervise the payment of the German 'reparations and indemnity The French delegate, M. Mäuclere, has been elected chaimmari-Vale.
NEW US. MINISTER TO PEKING.
Washington, June 8. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Jacob Schur man as US. Minister to China.
Kay and Ralston beat Lay and [Cheng 6'5, beat Lau and Lau 8/3,
lost to Gistons and Lee 5/6.
Crook and Ismail best Lay and Cheng 6/5, beat Gittens and Los 65. lost to Lan and Lao 5/6.
Laing and Carreem lost to Lay and Cheng 3/8, lost to Lau and Lau 5/6, beat Gittens and Lee 7/4.
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News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The Fongkong Theatre adver tise a big Universal picture and zn L-Ko.comedy for the week-end. Page 12.
A fine Piano Recital is promised at the City Hall on June 14 and 17-Page 4.
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The Dragon' Motor Car Co, are offering Care ́ at special rates. – Page 4...
The attention of ladies is directed to Lazarus' sunounce- ment on Page 7.
The NY.Kintimate to Con- signees of Cargo the arrival in port of the .. Teurogs Mart. Page 4.
To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollár Ba demand, to-day was 21. 69%L Lighting Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day 06