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TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1921.
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THE BIG FIGHT.
Latest News from „America“,
London, June 27.
London, June 27
The coal uners and miners have provisionally agreed upon the resumption of work on July 4, subject to an agreement with the tiosernment on the question of the financial subvention of the No Promise of Subsidy,
(Reuter's Service,)
New York, Jana 27.
Will Try to Stop the Fight.
REPATRIATION OF RUSSIAN REFUGEES.
Cost Estimated at Fr. 250,000,000.
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EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
RUBBER RESTRICTION.
Singapore, June 27,
The Rubber Producers' AssOGÍA -
Geneva, June 27. Tex Riskard, the promoter of the Dempsey Carpentier fight, The Council of the League of Nations has decided to create a In the House of Commons, at question time. Mr. Bridgeman stated that since April 1st, thousands of tens of coal had been im-announces that a special flat purse of balf a million dollars will be High Commissariat to deal with the repatriation or distribution.of poned, these being 395,000 from the United States; 430,000 from put up for the fight instead of each boxer receiving a percentage of Russian refugees in foreign countries, who are estimated to number tion of Malaya gives an indication France: 493,000 from Belgium, including 160,000 known to be of the receipts Dempsey will rece va $300,000 win or lose and two millions, including bundred thousand of General Wrangel's of the actual restriction of the large troops. The sum of £;. 250,030,000 is required to establish the producers for the ārsithres moths Carpentier $200,000 win or lose.
Commissariat, and the overaments concerned will be invited to of 1931 as compared with 1920. Work to be Resumed.
find the money. They will be asked to examine bow far certain of pinely-coe estates, comprising Atlantic City, June 27.
deposits in banks in the respective countries may be utilised.
85,000 acres tappable last year, Mr. Clinto Howard, the Secretary of the International Reform
twenty one, of 18,300 producing Burase, announces that he will seek an injunction and endeavour to
FIGHTING IN THE NEAR EAST.
nores, consed tapping. The output prevens the Dempsey-Carpentier fight, on the ground that it is a
from these estsies for the first prize fight and not a boxing contest such as the law of New Jersey
quarter of 1030 was 5,400,470. The Two Versions. permis.
pounds and for 1921 3,173,570, ́ ́* Both Men Confident..
(reduction of forty-ous per senk, New York, Juno 24.
A message from Constantinople states that the Greeks Complate statistics are uncompil Gus Wilson, Carpentier's trainer has said that Carpentier is defestet at Adabazar, and were obliged to fall back upon lamidiable, but those are declared to be that the Premier did not promise a renewal of the offer of ten most optimistic that he will win the obampionship. Kearna, which the Turks ara reportal to have occupied. A British warship fairly representative of the largest
Dempsey's manager, says that the champion was never in better has rescued a number of Allied nationals.
dollar companies. An athens.communique admits two hundred Greek casualties Mr. Chamberlain, in the House of Commons, said that if the conition. Experts are of the opinion that Dempsey is showing loss question of a sunsidy arose in the course of the negotiation bed and less hefty punches than earlier, tut Kearns says be has as the result of a strong enemy attack in the Nicomedia region, and says that a Greek detachment was temporarily in a critical would submit the matter to the Commons, while hoping that the instructed Dempsey to take things easy.
p sition: hut declares that reinforcements were sent and the enemy Commena sould not fetter the discretion of the negotiators.
repulsed every where with heavy loss.
industry.
Later. At the opening of the coal conference at the Board of Trade) day, the Premier merely connelled the parties to settle thei deadlock once and for all. The Miners' Executive was di-appointed
milions subsidy.
Cabinet to be Consulted Regarding Subvention.
Later.
The coal conference has adjourned to enable the Premier to consult the Cabinot in regard to a subvention.
THE THIRD TEST MATCH.
Hobbe to Appear.
London, June 27. The following have been invited by play at Leeds in the third Test Match: Tennyson (Captain), J. C. White, Douglas, Hobbs, Hearne, Wooliey, and Mead. Jupp and Hallows have been requested to he preser!
The Australians Irresistible, Notts Overwhelmed.
London, June 27.
At Nottingham before eight thousand people in sunny w ather, the Australians on an easy wicket made 675 (Hènd 5 51). Hardsta took 5 wickets for 133. Notts were all out for 58. Gregory took 4 for: 23, Mc Donald 3 for 24, and Mailey 2 for 1. Following on, Notts were allout for 100 (Cam 31). Gregory took 3 for 36 and Mailey 4 for 36. The Australians, whose fielding was perfect, won by an insinge and 51 mins.
Worcester beat Derby
Kent bout Leicester by seven wickets. by six wickets. ·
Fixture Difficulty Settled.
London. June 27. The Australians have agreed that the match with Yorkshire shall be a three-day fixture, but stumps to be drawn at 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the third day.
This is a happy compromise. The Australians wished the lixture to be reduced to two days because a Test match followed, whereupon the Sheffield Club, on whose ground the Australians v. Yorks match is to be played, entered a vigorous objection.1
CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
Standard Oil Chairman's View on Armament Restriction.
London. June 27.
CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
Britain Donates Over £40,000.
TRANQUILITY IN SYRIA.
Faris, June 27.
French High Commissioner Thanked.
Paris, June 22 (delayed).
London, June 6*27. A letter has been published signed by Sle John Jordan, Sir A Damascus message states that the Caris ian and Mbalem Charles Addis. and Mr. Nelson-Bitton thanking contritulor to the populations gave General Goor nd, the French High Commissioner. China Famine Rellef Fand, which closes on the 30th inst, Up to the heartiest welcome. The authorities ad the religious heads the present a sum of £24,000--has been transmitted to the United extended formal thanks for the unexampled tranquility and increme Relief Committee at Peking. Other organisations, including the ing prosperity that Damascus is now enjoying-Haras Baptist Mission, the Salvation Army, and Bishop White's fund bring the total to over £40,000 from Britain to China.
CABLE DELAYS. -
An Improvement Promised.
London, June 27.
In the House of Commons, st question time, Mr. Pike Pease said there had been an improvement in the last few days in the Eastern Telegraph transmissions to India and the Far East and immediately the work of renewal of certain sections of cables in the Red Sea was completed (probably within a fortnight) be hoped that the present exceptional delays would cease.
THE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Spanish Competitor Extinguishes Britain's Chance.
London. June 27.
Hopes of bringing back to Britain the world's lawn' tepnis championship disappeared with the defest in the Wimbledon tournament of Majir K ngacote by the Spaniard, Alanzo, by 6-1, 6-3, 2-5, and 6-2 The other semi-finalists are the South-African,{ Morton, Shimidzu, and the American, Hunter.
THE TEXTILE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT.
Terms of the Compromise.
London, Jane 27.
UPPER SILESIA.
Anglo-French Protest against German Non-Withdrawal. Paris, June 28 (delayed). :
RACE CLUB'S CHARITY.
Shanghai, June 27.
The Race Club, anñounces gifta jof $97,000 to charity, including $25,000 to the King's Daughters [Society in memory of Mr. W. 8.
Jackson.
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ARCHBISHOP MANNEX
Shanghai, June 27.
The Catholics are giving a p ception to Archbishop Mannix, at the Carlton Cafe on Tuesday after- (noon, and a banquet at night.
The French and British Ambassadors at Berlin have protested RUSSIANS” DISSATISFIED: to the German Government against the general commanding the German troops in Upper Silesia refusing to recall the troops from the occupied area. Horas.
FOCH TO VISIT THE U.S.
Invitation from American Legion.
Paris, June 27. In response t› the invitation of the American Legion, Marshal Foch will shortly make a lengthy visit to the United States.
CROWN PRINCE VISITS FRENCH LEGISLATURE .
Paris, June 27 (delayed). The Japanese Crown Prince visited the Sonata and the Chim- ber of Deputies.-Havas.
TO-DAY'S "CHINESĖ TELEGRAMS.
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Shanghai, June 27.... The Russians, alleging that the foreign star of the Burwas af Russian Affairs is compoved - en- tirely of the former Consulate per- sonnel and is Czarist in policy, have protested against registering.
DAY BY DAY.
A Chinese youth was charged this morning before Mr. R. E. Lindsel with begging. Ho gero' as an excuse that his property was burnt by the Kwangsi troops. fin their retreat from his village when General Chen King-ming: entored it. The Magistrate.re The odinister at Washington reports that he has conveyed the ferred the defendant to the Sec- Chinese Gaverament's deepest thanks for America's bandsome ratariat for Chinese Affairs to donation of 88,000,000 for the North China Famine Relief Fund. see what the Tung Wah Hospital In consequence of a request by the Government for the revision Committee could do to assist bim cf the Customs tariff one of the foreign Ministers at Peking has to return to bis country. pointed out that this question cannot be discussed until the union of
Peking. June 28.
The Conference of the International Chambers of Commerce was opened to-day in London, and was attended by, among others. 75 delegates representing 1,500 trade organisations of the United The industrial cloud affecting a quarter of a million that has for the country has been secured. Another Minister bas stated that the States. Lord Birkenhead, addressing the Conference, expressed the some time been overhanging the woollen and textiles trade has proceeds obtained from such revision should be eat-marked for tir belief that it would be able to render greater services in restoring ended in an agreement between the employers and operatives payment of foreign loans. It is sail that the matter will be dis- trade than any other body. They bad in American participation an involving a 16 per cent. reduction in wages compared with the cussed by the Diplomatic Corps before an answer is given to the advantage not possessed even by the League of Nations. It was owners" original suggestion of 22 per cent
Government's request- useless to ostracise any nation from their discussions. Mr. Bedford,! Chairman of the Standard Oil Company, said that American busi- ness men were eager to help in reconstructing the world, but unproductive expenditure on the part of Governments must end All mankind was longing for a limitation of armaments, and the realisation of this ideal was the duty of the world's statesmen.
U. S. AND MANDATES.
League President Urges Negotiation.
London, June 27.
In the House of Commons the question of America's interest
Mr. in mandates was raised at question time.
Harmsworth
an ounced that a letter bad just been received from the President of the Council of the League suggesting that, in view of the intima- tion of the United States Government that they were unable to accept any decision reached on this question with ut their approval, the powers concerned should to their utmost to reach a solution of the points under discussion between them and the United States, so as to enable the Council to settle the whole question of mandates hef re the next assembly. Mr. Harmsworth added that bis Majesty's Government would consider the best means of giving effect to the suggestion.
LEWIS WINS ANOTHER LONSDALE TROPHY.
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Defeats Bloomfield for the Middle-weight Title.
London, June 28, At Holland Park Hall, in the Waxt of London, last night the twenty-round middle-weight championship of Britain contest for the Lonsdale belt resulted in Kid Lewis (Aldgate) outpointing Jack (Bloomf~id (Islington).
LIMITATION OF ANGLO-AMERICAN ARMAMENTS.
Discussion by the Imperial Conference.
London, June 27.
In the House of Commons at question-time, Mr. Chamberlain' said that it was undesirable to make a further statement on the question of an Anglo-American conterence for the limitation of armsments. The whole question was being considered by the Im perial Conference in London.
MARY PICKFORD'S DIVORCE SUIT.
Decree Granted the "World's Sweetheart" Confirmed. Reno (Nev.), June 27. The divorce suit by Mary Pickford against Owen Moore will stand, as the result of the District Judge quashing a summons concerning same.
[The famous "movie" star incurred some criticism, and, it is said, loss of popularity, on the ground that her application, to the notorions Reno court for a divorce was dictated by frivolous considerations.]
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN HOLLAND.
Queen's Visit to Norwegian Fjiords Provisionally Postponed.
The Hague, June 27--- In view of the political situation, the Queen's visit to the Norwegian fiords in early July has been provisionally postponed,
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ITALIAN CABINET RESIGNS,-
Lewis won the Lonsdale feather-weight belt, and then, during a lengthy tour of Australia and America, put on weight. Rearning to the Old-Conotry hè twice defeated the welter-weight champion, Sgt. Bashat, after stirring encounters, and has now gone on into the
Rome, June, 27. middle-weight division. Is be going to emulate Carpentier (whom The Cabinet as resigned following the Chamber passing. he once challenged) by 'climbing his way through all the classes?] vots of coofidence by a narrow majority-na 24€ to-200
Shangbai, June 28,
The Tachin of Chekisag has declared that he himself did not make a declaration of independence but that autonomy is demanded by the public opinion of the people in the province.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
STEEL PRICES.
London, June 27,
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
All the Exchange Banks will bs closed on Friday 1st July- Page 4.
The Imports and Experts Office will only be open on the forenoon.”” of Friday 1st July (Bank Holiday)
Pago 4.
"The Dollar Princess" is being presented at the Theatre Royal to-night.-Page 4.
Lammert Bros, are selling, bags
A further step to combat Continental competition in the price of steel bars has been taken by Scottish manufacturers, who are of Rise and Rice Meal to-morrOW, reducing prices by a ton. Nevertheless "Crown" bars are quoted-Page 4
$16, compared with the Belgian offer of £9 15s, delivered at British The final episodes of "The Lost ports. A further Scottish reduction is foreshadowed on the coal City" are being shown at the settlement. The Glasgow locomotive manufacturers are mast Kowloon Theatre while the week- gratified at carrying off the New Zealand railways' contract for end programme of this theatre is forty-five engines, notwithstanding American and Continental the present bill for the Coronet.
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OBITUARY.
London, June 21.
The death has occurred of Mr. A. P. Sinnett, the Journalist, author and playwright. He was editor of the Hongkong Deüy Press | in 1865. He was 81 years of age.
Mr. Sinnett was the son of a journalist. Before coming to Hongkong he was Assistant sub-Editor of the Globe and afterwards sub-Editor and leader-writer on several London papers. Returalzg to London in 1868 he joined the Standard and then was Editor of the Pioneer of India. He became füterested in Theosophy and
wrote "The Occult World," "Esoteric Buddhism,” “Karma,” “United" and The Growth of the Soul." He was author of the play "Married by Degrees," which was produced in London in 1911,
HONGKONG'S JAPANESE CONSUL
London, Jane 21.---
Mr. Telik Tsubokami, the now. Japanese Cónsul at Hongkong. has left for Hongkong.", He was Second Secretary si the Japanees
Whiteaway's are offering Quar- r Price Bargains.-Page 3.
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 28. 316.
The Weather.
Z p.m. Barometer: 29.64. Tex perature-8), Humidity -77.
Lighting-Up Tune.
time to-day, 7.12