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號弍十月七英港香 TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1921. 日八月六
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THE PROBLEMS OF THE PACIFIC.
THE IRISH PROBLEM.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S AWAITED. SPEECH.
An Anglo-American-Sino-Japanese Conference,
(Reuter's Service. )
London, July 11.
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REJOICINGS AT DUBLIN,
Serious Fighting at Belfast.
(Beuter's Service,)
London, July 11.
SHIPBUILDING IN THE SECOND QUARTER.”
Further Decline.
(Reuter's Service. )
ANDERSEN, MEŢER A
INTERPORT SWIMMING.
Hongkong in Form.
Hongkong is expecting to be able to, put a good show at the forthcoming faterport Swimming
Mr. De Valera has replied to Mr. Lloyd George fixing the Con-Only 69,000 tona were commenced, representing less than 2 per cent. M. A. Carvalho, C. Marcal, J. C.
The Irish Delegation.
In the Pease of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George confirmed his explanation as to why the Anglo-Japanese Treaty had remained in ference at Downing Street for July 14. force. He said that both parties desired the agreement to be brought into complete barmony with the tovenant of the League of Nations. The whoir British Empire welcomed with the utmost pleasure President Harding's wise and courteous initiative-(Cheers) The
Mr. De Valera, Mr. Arthur Griffith, Mr. Stack, and Mr. R. world had been looking for such a lead. He was confident that the Barton, all members of the Imperial House of Commons, will con- House would esteem it an act of far-seeing statesmanship and whole-stitute the Irieb delegation to confer with the Premier on July 14. beartedly wish it success. No effort would be lacking to make it to
on the part of the Empire, which fully shared the liberal and progressiv» spirit inspiring it
Rejoicing in Dublin.
A Nightmare in Belfast.
London, July 11.
The Pren i recall d his statement in the Commons on July 71 in which connection he mentioned that the conversations Lord
The Irish truce was inaugurated in Dublin at noon with general; Curzon had with representatives of the United States. Japan and rejoicing. Ships in port sounded their sirene and the Auxiliary China were the result of discussions in the Imperial Cabinet He Police and " Black and Tans were walking in the streets unarmed was very glad to say that the views of the United States government, and mixing with the people. Armoured cars and military lorries which were received yesterday, were extremely satisfactory. The were conspicuously absent. Chinese Government had also replied favourably. Formal reply had not yet been received from Japan but there was good reason to hope that it would be in the same senva The discussion of the Imperial] Cabinet dealt on head lines with the Imperial policy in the Pacific]
London, July 11. and Far East, specially regarding the Anglo-Japanese agrɩement, Belfast is quies to-day. The fighting over the week-end was the the future of Chins, and the bearing of both questions on Anglo- worst in the city's history. It began by a Sinn Fein attack, killing American relations. The deliberations were goided by three main one and wounding two police. Subsequently, police raids unearthed considerations-Firstly, that Japan was an old and proved ally.& Sinn Fein arsenal which was captured at a bayonet charge after a The agreement, now of twenty year tanding, had greatly benefited fierce battle between hundreds of polics and snipers on the roofs. not only Britain but Japan. (Part of cable missing). Thirdly, the After a short lall the battle was renewed on Sunday between Catholics United States people were closest to the British in sims and ideals, and Protestante, reaching its height in the afternoon when the whole with whom it was for the British not only a desire and interest, but city was involved in the sound of machine guns, rifles, revolvers and a deeply rooted instinct to consult and co-operate-{Cheers). bombe, the sight of burrying ambulances and armoured cars, recall- The Imperial Cabinet was unanimous on these considerationsing a battlefield. An Orange procession appeared in Royal Avenue and the object of the discussions was to find a method of combining in the midst of the battle, and marched unwaveringly under a storm all these three factors in a policy that would remove the danger of of ballets. A number of the processionists, with revolvers in their heavy naval expenditure in the Pacific with all the evils thereby hands, rusked up side streets to fight the Sinn Fein snipers. Forty entailed and to easme the development of all legitimate national eight houses and business premises occupied by Nationalists were interest in the Far East.
destroyed by incendiarism. The firemen were hampered by snipers The Open Door in China.
The incendiaries set fire to extensive stables and stores in the centre of Belfast. The curfew order continues in force to-night and to morrow owing to the disturbed state of the City. Military are replacing the police.
Dealing with the Anglo-Japanese Agreement. the Premier stated that the League of Nations rad been notified that wherever the Covenant and Agreement conficted the terms of the Covenant should prevail. (A copy of the notification has been published and this shows that the document was signed by Count Hayashi and i Lord Curzon and addressed to the League on July 7t The broader discussion of Fär Eastern and Pacifc policy, to which the Imperial Cabiner then turned, showed a general! agreement on the main lines of the course which the Imperial | Cabinet desired to pursue. They were all convinced that the peace and wel -being of the world depended on friendly Anglo-American co-operation more than on any other single factor. They also desired to maintain a close Anglo-Japanese friendship and co- operation The greatest merit of that valuable friendship was that i barmonised with the influences and activities of two of the greatest Asiatic powers, thus constituting an essential safeguard to the well-being of the British Empire and the peace of the East. We also aimed at preserving the open door in China and giving the Chinese every opportunity for peaceful progress and development. We also desired to safeguard our own vital interests in the Pacific and to preclude any competition in naval armaments between the Pacific Powers. All the representatives of the Empire agreed that our standpoint should be communicated with complete frankness to the United States, Japan and Chins with the object of securing an exchange of views which might lead to more formal discussions and a conference. Lord Curzon, accordingly, last week communicated the views of the Imperial Cabinet to the American and Japanese Ambassadors and the Chinese Minister and asked them for the views of their Governments, and expressed the strong hope that ap exchange of views might pave the way to conferences on the problems of the Pacific and Far East.
Repising to Col. Joba Ward, the Premier stated that China, in the argotiations with regard to the Pacific, would be treated as an independent Power, which she was,
Ambassador Harvey and Mr. Wellington Koo were present in in the Gallery, during the Premier's statement and later shook hands
wird him.
Activity in London.
London: July 11. General satisfaction is felt here at President Hardi g's proposal for a conference at Washington. The President's Note was received by the American Embassy yesterday, and was sent to Mr. Harvey who was in the country, and who then proceeded to Chequers and saw the Premier.
The Cabinet considered the matter this morning, and the Im perial Conference considered it in the afternoon. Great activity prevailed at the Foreign Office. Earl Curzon interviewed Mr. 3bortly Harvey and Baron Hayashi before the Cabinet meeting? afterwarde Mr. Wellington Koo arrived at the Foreign Office.
French Foreign Office Consulted.
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The American Charge d'Affaires visited the Foreign Office, it is vaid, in order to ascertain the attitude of the French Government towards President Harding's invitation.
Preliminary Considerations.
Washington, July 11,
THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
Closer Consultation in Foreign Affairs.
Later.
London, Juls II. Lloyd's Shipbuilding Raturns for the three months ended June which will be held in the CalonT 30 state that 3 530,000 tons constructing in the United Kingdom, is in September. The polo team are |269,000 tons below the previous quarter, but 1,179,000 tons, representin fine form and out of ing tonnage on which work was suspended owing to decline in the Beaschards, R. C. Witchell, M. L. demand for tonnage and to the joiners' and coal strikes, must be Railton, J. R. Johnstons, J. deducted to enable a comparison with the figures in normal times. |Soares, G, V. Hall,G,A. Carvalho,
of the tonnage in hand at the beginning of the quartor. This is most Finch and perhaps one or two significant, indicating an unfavourable outlook in the near future. others who may show that they The total merchant tonnage building abroad was 2,669,000 tons. are worthy of a piso?, a strong This figure is not subject to reduction on account of suspended or side should be picked. J. R delayed work.
Johnstone, G. Jack, D. Laing F. R. M. Pareira and A. Botalho are likely names for the team race and J. C. Finch may feature | largely in the swimming.
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IMPERIAL WIRELESS CHAIN.
Need of Speeding.Up.
The sports will last for three idays and in addition to the inter- port events, will include the 100 London, July 11. yards Club Championship, Army. In the House of Commons, replying to questions in regard to the and Navy races, and many oihar Imperial wireless chain, concerning which Mr. Burd asked whether competitions. The interport any Dominion Government refused to be associated with the scheme events will be 100 yards, 220 under State ownership, Mr. Lloyd George said he could not make a yards, 440 yards, 880 yards, across statement pending the decision of the Imperial conference. Mr. the harbour, water polo, tam Hard asked whether the Oversea Premiers were considerably race, long plunge, diving -nd 10) (dissatisfied at the slowness of the progress of British State enterprise | yards back race. It is hoped also as compared with other countries which were not so dependent upon to arrange a race for ladies, in State enterprise. The Premier replied that he thought they would which Hongkong should come like to see a speeding-up.
out very well. Some of the events will be held in the V. R, C. bathe, but the longer races will take place in the harbour. Kobs and Shanghai hava bean invited and it is probable that both will no- cept. This is the first interpart winning likely to be he'd in Hongkong since 1912. Great interest is being taken in these
ports, there being many on.. thusiastic swimmers and it is thought that they should prove
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE.
Reported Promise of Efficient Reorganisation.
Paris, July 11 (delayed).
The Banque Industrielle de Chine affairs are taking quite favourable turn. According to D'Echo Paris, M. Briand, in private conversation with Deputy de Cervetna, stated that the bank is to be reorganized under new and excaptionally capable management. Depositors shall lose nothing (add the message)-Harat.
CARPENTIER AGAIN.
New York, July 11 Carpentier has signed a contract to defens his title of the world's light heavy-weight champion in October. Tex Rickard will select bis opponent.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Peking, July 12.
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THE BANDMAN COMPANY.
Only Five Performances.
The return to Hongkong of the London, July 11.
Bandman Opera Company will be welcomed not only on account of Today's sitting of the Imperial Conference was devated to Egypt. Earl Curzon made a statement upon the questions which
the pleasures, derived by the will shortly be discussed with the Egyptian delegation. All the
theatre-going public from their
but last visit Overseas representatives endorsed his proposed line of action.
also becansa their list of musical plays Discussion next turned upon the need and practicability of closer It has been decided at a Cabinet meeting to give Lok Wing-ling down for presentation this tim and more continuous consultation in the conduct of foreign affairs financial assistance, and to ask the Customs commissioner in Shang-
most pogu easily the The first sitting to-morrow will be devoted to the Dominion hai to release the ammunition for Kwangsi that be has been holding-ar of their long repertoire. representatives' suggestions for improvements in the practice and machinery of consultation between the Dominion and the British try for Foreign Affairs has declared that the Government will with Bandman's" & welcom recep-
In reply to a demand made by the Diplomatic Corps the Minis-
Hongkong has always givea draw the police guards surrounding the legation precincts, provided tion and tb forthcoming visit that the Japanese legation will guarantee th the Anfu refugees should prove no exception to the will not abscond. To this the Japaneso Minister has not agreed. rule. The season is limited to In reply to the recommendation proposed by Luk Wing-ting. the ve performances, the pieces lo Premier has said that if Li fu-han (the former Governor of Canion, be given being "Afgar," (of at present a resident in Hongkong) can suppress the fighting in which so much has been beard) Kwangtung province, Li will be appointed Tuchun as requested.
Governments.
EXPORTS CREDIT SCHEME IN. WORKING.
Protests Against Exclusion of Far East,
London, July 11. On the occasion of the House of Commons passing the third reading of the Bill extending the credite scheme throughout the Empire, except India, where it was considered it would be ineffectual, protests against this exclusion were raised, and also in respect of British possessions in the Far East. Sir Philip Lloyd Greame stated that the scheme was already being applied. One contract, exceeding £2,000,000, has been provisionally signed. and a large number of small applications has been received.
BANTAM-WEIGHT-CHAMPIONS IN ACTION.
Herman Defeats Britisher.
THE NEAR EAST.
London, July 12,
Kemalist Conditions Impossible.
(Other Telegrams on Page 2
LOCAL TRADE.
"Biggest Slump in Living
Memory."
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) BANQUE INDUSTRIËLLE.
"Who's Hooper," Bran Pir,” "Irene," and "The Better "Ole.” It has been said that the at- mosphere of a Bandman produc- tion is that of Leicester Square, minus the chills, the scramble for tubes and basses, in short, London without so much cant and with more comfort.
Booking has now opened at Moutrie's.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Shanghai, July 11. The Shanghai Bankers Associa tion announces an agreement to redeem the Banque Industrielle de Chine notes at par up to $750,000. of cargo of the arrival in post of
SHANGHAI RICE SITUATION.
Shanghai, July 11. The rice situation is normal.
J. M. & Co. advise consignees
the sa. Glenshane.-Page 5
The United Motor Coy. have the cars, the drivers, and the rates to make motoring pleasurable.—- Page 4.
Chefalo and Palermo appear at the Wo Ping Theatre on July, 15.
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"Alf's Button" will be shown at the Peak Club on July, 16- Page .
The Home papers report a alight revival in trade, but if that applies to Britain it certainly does not apply to Hongkong. Ono prominent local merchant die At Holland Park Hall last evening in a twenty-round contest believes that there is a traeger Pete Herman, of America, ex-champion of the world in the bantam-anywhere. "It is just propagands" weight clase, knocked out Jim Higgins, the British champion, in the he told a Telegraph representative. eleventh round. The fight was arranged at the bantam-weight "It is done to make buyers and but Herman was three-quarters of a pound overweight and paid a merchants in the Colonies and
elsewhere think that trade i sum of money as forfeit to Higgins. Paris, July 11.
booming so that they will send in large orders." In the course off & conversation be said the Colony was going through the dallest period of trade within living memory and attributed it mainly to the tight-fistedness It is not anticipared that a conference to discuss President
London, July 11
of the banks. The banks would Harding's proposal will be arranged immediately, as the most delicate
The British representative at Constantinople has informed not give credit owing to the com preliminary ground must be covered diplomatically in order to avoid Mustapha Kemal that, in view of the most absurd conditions laid dition of ibe world generally and "Trate is dead" he said when the risk of altimate disagreement. It is understood that the plans down by the Nationalists, it is impossible for General Harington to until they did extend their credit asked if there was any revival in so far discussed by which disarmament may be effected are based proceed farther in regard to the suggested meeting with Mustaphe, he falled to see how trade could Hongkong. The summer months improve. The trade of the whole was always a black time of the on the findings reached at the Hague conference before the war.
world was dull and although year but things would, be better The British ides rather favours control over personnel than
Hongkong was in a pretty bad if the Canton trouble came to limitation of building, or a system of equivalent Budgets; but all
way the Colony was probably an end. Hongkong did a grest these points are liable to modiication. In the course of the sound-)
better off than her neighbours, deal of business with Wa- i already taken, it appears that one of the chief reasons why
Shanghai and Singapore. He has chow and that part of China but, Great Britain is anxious for the United States to take the initiative in calling the conference was the greater likelihood that the Senate At Glasgow, before five thousand people in dull weather, then hopes of things getting much owing to the present unsettled 2 p.m. Barometer: 29.81. Te
He would ratify any resultant treaty than if the proposal came from Australians made 540, Ryder scoring 129 by stylish and chanceless better for a very long time; at condition of things, all that tradeperature:-86. Humidity ~59
ad practically stopped. cricket, his innings containing 14 fours. The wicket was in good least nine months. abroad.
Another well-known Hongkong could not see much chance of im- It is understood that the Government regards the inclusion of condition and fast. West of Scotland made 227 (Stevenson 50, Carr the discussion of the Far Eastern problems as a vitally important 49, John Gunn 43). Malley look & wickets for 108 and Ryder two businese mau pats the present provement until China settled preliminary to any disarmament plans. A settlement of the Yap for 10. Following on, the home team scored 77 for 3. Match state of affaire down chiefly to lows again to something" like
drawn.
the political troubles in China: s normal condition. question before the aforementioned discussion appears probable.
THE AUSTRALIANS IN SCOTLAND.
London, July 11.
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar ou demand, to-day was 28. 75%d,
The Weather.
Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day, 7.12