EDISON LAMPS
Supreme Court
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IRISH PEACE MOVE.
FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS
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FRIDAY,
THE BIG FIGHT.
Enormous Gate Receipts..
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Leading Sinn Feiner Released.
Reuter's Service. }
London, June 30, In Arthur Griffith, M.P., Mr. John MacNeill, M.P., and Mr. ap Staines, M.P., all leading Sinn Feiners, have been released Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, Dublin is most excited over this hopes a settlement are increasing.
CRICKET.
More Probables for Test Match.
London, June 30.
The presence of Parkin and Hardinage has been requested at
third Fest Match. It is stated that Mead is most doubtful about i ying as he Sustainad a cut over the left eye from a rising ball in
E-sex match yesterday.
Australian-Warwick Match Drawn.
London, June 30.
The match at Birmingham was concluded in overcast and cool ther before 10,000 spectators. The Cricket was good. The
New York, Jurt 30.
The receipts from tickets for the prize fight already mount to £200,000. The ring will be twenty feet square instead hteen as first reported. It is rallmated there be will a record "ate dance of prominent people including 5,000 Society women. After a £60,000 wager was registered in New York yesterday, the betting slumped owing to the dearth of money on Garpentier,
AMERICA AND PEACE.
Washington, June 3). The House of Representatives has adopted the joint report the Senate and Representatives' conference on the resolution ter minating a state of war with Germany and Austria.
Later.
The Report terminating the war, which the House of Represent atives passed by 263 votes to 59 must be approved by the Senate before being sent to President Harding.
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AMERICA'S REGULAR ARMY GETTING BACK TO "NORMALCY."
Washington, July 1. President Harling has signed a Bill reducing the regular army 150,000 men. The Bill comes into operation on October, 1st,
售六廿月
SINGLE, COPY, 30 DTS
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TRADE OF SHANGHAI. This diminished, ilem id from
the interiorwas most disappoint~! {ing, but its explanation is nòl'fari
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IN HONGKONG.
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Interesting Review for 1920 to week. The disturbed state of the country, resulting from the strife between the political Request to the Govern We are in receipt of the annual factions; the consequent danger report issued by the Chinese of loss of cargo at the hands of In a letter to EL Egy, Stubbs trade of Shanghai for 1920. The gruntled troops, connoting all Meolanics Unión" ung Maritime Customs, regarding the bigands or unpaid and dis of Hongkong the -- Canton Commissioner (Mr. E. Gordon sorts of transport difficulties; the Lowder) reports, inter alia
to respect the frlendis dscreased inquiry for Chiness pro-lations between Hongkong and 1920 stands out as a record year, curtalled the purchasing power of deporting Young Wing-tal an
From a Customs point of view duce from abroad, which, in turn, the Government in nurbly wellping the annus "mes the people finally, the appalling other Kwaugai plottera morabilis of 1919, Value of trade, famine in the northern provinces, are making use of Hongkong Customs revenue, and tonnage of which is sald to have reduced the a bane for the propaga shipptog using the port have all purchasing power of the affected tion of their intrigosa" against established new figures. In other provinces by 40 to 50 per cent. this province. The vemacular respecte, too, there is plenty of far as the Shanghai plece goods
papers print the whole text of the evidence of prograss. The popu-market is concerned, all these letter said to have been addressed lation, foreign and Chinese, has factors contributed to create to H, E. on the 29th ult, largely increased, and the total situation which could scarcely The letter gaviewed the Griman figures for the whole of Shanghai have been worse.. cannot fail far short of 114 milions, The activity in Chinese bank were committed by the
Kwangsi militarists such of whom about: 23,000 are non- ing circles was unprecedented, no La Yung ling, Chan Ping- Chinese. The new buildings for fewer than 17 new banks being kan, Mu Yung-hain and which permits have been issued opened in the first half of the year. others who were once nothing in the International Settlement The majority of these institutions, but bandits, during the oc- alone number over 3,500, their capitalised at sums varying from cupstion of this provides IC estimated cost being nearly 11$1,000,001 to $3,000,000, have also expresses the "apprenia. million tsels. In spite of road shown remarkable vitality in view tion of the Cantoness toward widening And more stringent of the serious difficulties en the Hongkong Government for itu regulations, the traffic problem is c un'ered by many of the moral support, during the last becoming increasingly acute. Its older banks, several of which campaign that resulted in the intarsity may be judged from the had advanced up to 50 per triumphant return of the Osalon 40 per cent. increase over 1919 of cont. on goods which had faller ese Army which was in exile in the motor vehicle licences Issued, in value to less than the amount another province for more than and, from the fact that in the of the loan by the end of the year. 3 years. Now that the Kwangst. International Settlement alone: With a view to competition militarists are trying to |the trams esrried -111 million with a similar Japanese enter invade this province and passengers, during the your, the prise, the Chinese Produce and Hongkong is being made use of returns of the French Concession Stock Exchange, organised by as a bass of operation by the and Chinese city companies certain Chinese merchants in agents of the Kwanga Motor vehicles are coming into formally opened showing corresponding activity.the early salomer, way militariste, the Hongkong, their own very rapidly, both for July. This venture was floated tolerate the presence of these on the 2nd Government should not businose and private purposes, withe pald-up capital of $625.000, plotters which not only endang and the heavy lorry is steadily the authorised capital being the province of Kwiltug b replacing the old hand-cart. The $2,500,000 in 150 sharem, ză, con also, disturb, the callways him all the passenger adorable amount a business is and order of the and freight they could aid to bare bevrildopsi and "a they be allowed cops with. Shipping was kept handsonio profit fealised at their schemes, suy reasonably busy, and the local though the daily trà sactone are In conclusion, the letter, shipbuilding industry!xprienced mere speculatione in the fluctua. H. Governor Stubbs to aity. Thus on land ani water the chandise being actually handled. agents in order to maint
a period of unprecedented actly-tions in market prices, no mer-immediate steps to deport. year was one of the, granted: The universal trade depression exising friendly relations animation, undoubtedly greater was reflected in the local share Hongkong and Camion. than at any time in the port's market, which records dls-Times. history..
for appointing year
brokers
Paris, June 25 (delayed). :
The gross value of the trade of and clients alike. Business is It is learned from Damascus, Syria, that General Gourand, while 841,000,000, an advance of H. Ky good; owing to
Shángbai amounted to H.K. Tls to early months was distinot-' the pro- motoring in a deserted spot without an escort was fired at by a party Tis. 73,000,000 on the 1919 record. sperous condition of the local of five Bedouin horsemen. The attempt has no political signific-Tais highly satisfactory showing mills, their sharee appreciated
· Vstralians made 306, Armstrong contributing 117, including four- en fours and much good driving. Oldfield made 123, including venteon fours. Warwickshire's fielding was of the poorest, the to ttack lacking variety and the bowlers being demoralized. The Kinings lasted four hours and 45 minutos, Warwickshire made 118 Jor 6 wickets. Quaif, who was excellent and confident made 39 And Partridge, the old Cantab, made 37. Their partnership realised 10 and they played out time. The match was drawn.
County Results.
London, June 30,
Northants beat Glamorgan by a ienines and 120 runs. Lancashire beat Worcester by an innings and 111 runs. Yorkshire beat Gloucester by an innings and 51 runs. Essex beat Hampshire by an innings and 55 runs.
THE EMPIRER'S LINK.
Speeches at Colonial Institute.
London, June 30.
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There were enthusiasti; speeches at the dinner given at the Colonial Institute. Messrs. Meighan, Hughes, Smartt, Cuteh and
»GERMAN PROPERTY ON SHAMEEN.
How the Peace Treaty Operates.
Paris, June 25 (delayed). The Reparations Committee has examined the application of Article 156 of the Peace Treaty respecting German properties in the Chinese Province of Shantung. The German propertier, including those in the British concession on Shamsen, are valued a 449,000 gold marks. Germany is to be credited with them.-Havas. :
A HIGH FLIGHT.
Over Six Miles Up.
Paris, June 25 (delayed). The Franch aviator, Kirch, reached yesterday at Versailles the Prince of Wales spoke. The keynote of the Dominion Premiers height exceeding 32,000 thousand feet.-Havas.
parks was that the link in the Empire was the Crown. Mr. gben hoped that visits of the heir apparent were now an Enfablished convention. Mr. Smartt invited the Prince of Wales to
visit South Africa.
The Prince of Wales responded, appealing for elaser Imperial int course, and improvement of communications, especially aerial.
ANGLO-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP.
Statue of George Washington Unveiled.
London, June 30.
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ATTEMPT ON GENERAL GOURAND.
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JAPANESE PRINCE IN LORRAINE.
Paris, June 25 (delayed). A statue of Georgo Washington, the gift of the Commonwealth - The Japanese Crown Prince inspected the garrison and fortress of Virginia, was unveiled in Trafalgar Square. Lard Curzon, who at Metz, Lorraine. He conferred upon War Minister Barthou, the accepted it on behalf of the British Government, welcomed the ribbon of the Order of the Rising Sun. statue as a symbol of indissolable unity between the two branches of the English-speaking race, who could not merely engage to never fight again but who could do much to prevent other nations fighting.
THE TENNIS FINAL.
Victory for. South African.
London, June 30.
At Wimbledon in the final of the men's singles for all-comers, rton (South Africa) beat Alonso (Spain) by 5/7, 4/6, 7/5, 63, 6/3.)
win er now incets Tilden in the challenge round.
THE COAL STRIKE PROBLEM.
Settlement Terms Rejected.
London, June 30.
The Lancashire and Cheshira miners have unanimously rejected Fettlement terms.
THE POPULATION OF FRANCE.
Big Decrease Siewn.
Paris, June 30.
The census returns give a population of thirty-six millions, ex- uting a large number of troops in the Rhineland.
The total is 2,300,000 less than in 1911.
THE TURKO-GRAECO. SITUATION,
Only Military Interests Can Decide.
Athens, June 25.(delayed).
The reply of the Greek Government thanks the Allies for their Er of mediation but says the situation is such that only military
erests can lead to its decision. Horas,
BRITAIN'S DECLINING REVENUE.
Londo, Inne 30...
The revenue for the tirat quarter of the financial year, endei 2:04,000,000, as compared with £315,000,000 for the ding quarter of last year.
(Other Telegrams on Page 3.)
CHINA COAST.OFFICERS.
Latest Changes.
Wuhu is on leave,
Captain W. J. Roberts, of the
Captain C. R. Mecham has gone mastor, Wuhu,
EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) STRAITS TRADING COMPANY.
Singapore, June 30.
A DESERTED HUSBAND.
would seem to indicate a quit: considerably and showed a large Unheard of for nearly twenty- unusual state of prosperity, but turnover. But the Japanese years, Mrs. Estall Renton, who actually the reverse was the case financial crisis in the spring was last known to have been in“ during the greater part of the frightened holders here, who the Argentine, was cited as re- yea. It opened, indeed, with a thenceforth. became peralat-ot spondent in a deser fon divorce. round; a satisfactory demand fro util it reached its lowest point her husband, James Renton, remarkable boom" in trad: at [sellers, depressing the market petition, brought at Edinburgh bya abroad kept exports at all about the end of the year. Rubber Lith-walk, Edinburgh. Fetitioner level, both in volume a id prisc, shares were generally neglected, said he was married in the Argen- while imports were arriving in although there was no lack of tine in 1898, bat his wife was dis large quantities, with big profits to investors in the good compa ics satisfied with the social conditions consigners, owing to the high at cheap rates. A considerable of the locality, and in 1901 went tos rates of exchange raling. Bu: b.sinces was done in the Dock) Buenos Ayres, where she even- by May the foreign markets, a id
-became Engineering Company's tually
a... govazness. had reached the limit of their during the year. already glutted in 1918 and 1919, stares, which fluctuated greatly in a native, family. He sent bar a substantial allowance, and with: absorptive power; exports fell The inauguration of the now a view to seeing her went to. away as prices dropped abroad. Appraising Department marks Buenos Ayres, but could not dis- too rapidly for the decline in an important step in the evolution cover where she lived. Next exchange to keep pico or to of the Shanghai Customs and year he went to South Africa, his assist materially. As a result of constitutes an attempt at incress-wife in correspondence approv– the abnormally high erabange at ed efficiency and economy of ing of bis plans, and agreeing to the end of 1919, the prevailing effort by the concentration in follow him. He Isat heard from optimism was responsible for one spot of all the Customs her in December, 1902, and The share market is discourag freezied boring abroad. The machinery for the scrutiny of recent efforts to trace her had ingly affected by the decision of The prosperity of the preceding documents and the appraising of failed. His lordship remarked the Straits Trading Company, a year brought many new firm.values. The full measure of the that it was a curious case. The Mr. H. Stansfield, second enzi.leading gift edged security, on and dealers into the marke.improvement effected will only wife's letters were quite friendly.- neer, Tatung, is on reservo. Mr, which many large shareholders who and it was largely the inbe seen latar, but enough has and it looked as if she werß dead. J. W. Kennedy, from reserve, has retired from the East nad have experience and rashness of been accomplished already to He had doubtg, he said, "about gone second engineer, Tatung, gode Home are largely dependent, these latter which brought about demonstrate the importance of giving the decret, unde" would
Mr. W. Murray, second officer, wut to pay its usual "Tuterim the final catastrophe... Piece the new department. Bangsang, has gone acting chief dividend.
་། goods principally, but also metale, officer, same ship.
The fall in the bank rafe has hind and indeed, every kind of com Mr. A. Dockwrey, chief officer, 'no effect locally, the money modity, were ordered in England Hangsang, has gone Acting įstriogency remaining severe. and America in enormous quan- The story of a lover who, it is titles, with little or no regard to said, climbed to a young women's {the legitimate requirements of be froom window by moans of fa
the market. But the day of ladder in the middle of the night! reckoning: came when this ad fired a revolver, was told at speculative buying, much of it Oxed Police-court recently. A |with exchangeń unsettled, had charge of using threats towards The Duncan Committee meets to be financed on a Gertrude: Compton, of Godstone, Souls are being RtSingapore
Saturday to heavily falling silver market, was brought against Gerald | Coronet and Kowloon douse the rubber situation prior The foreign importers and manu- Melville, Webb, of South Gods: respectively. Pago 12. to the departure of a deputation to facturere were asked to cancel ton. It was stated that the couple Violin tuition is advert Jara tu consult. Dutch" interests orders, and this was dame nå far had been engaged, but that the with a view to joint action,
Captain H. A. Walker, of the Shuntien, is on leave. Captainį
C. A. Christiansen, from reserve, has gone master, Shuotien.
master, same ship.
Captain G. Holmwood, of the Hangsing, is on leave.
Mr. J., Gray, from reserve, has gone chief officer, Koonshing.
Mr. H. W. Chandler, chief. officer, Koonshing, has gono acting master, Yusang.
Captain W. F. Bichard, of the Yusang, is on reserve
Mr. W. A, Balch, second officer, Tungshing has gone acting chief officer, Choysang. ·
Mr. S. King, chief officer, Choy- sang, is on reserva.
RUBBER SITUATION.
Singapore, June 80.
On
Mr. A..Pirie, from leave, has pone supernumerary seco d Mr. H. R. Dobson has been officer, Tangshing.
appointed supernumerary second Captain H. Simpson, of the officer, Yuensang. Loongang, he, gone master, Mr. R. Ferguson, appernumer- Wingsang.
Pary second följer. "Loongyang Captain S. O. Milford, of the has gone supernumerary second. Wingsang, 1.48 gone master officer, Yatshing
the Yatshing.
MILGAHughes, has ba
Captain D. Skinger, of the appointed superno Yatsuing, has gone master officer Lconge
LOVER'S LADDER.
reserve judgment...
News in New Ad
"Godless Men" and
as possible. Nevertheless, loss girl had sent bim a letter saying Page 4 have boon exceedingly severe, she wished to break the engage, New and used motor especially In Eplece, goods, for mint. Some time later, at three various ma local prices, influéticed by the in the morning, she was awaken. drop in the price of cottan, felled from sleep br with accumulation of stock,name called, "Webb, she replioing
simta "advancing sin was in her bed
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