on the 28th inst.
UPPER SILESIA.
Longrows elegraph.
24 12,100
POURDED THES 四拜禮
號登廿月七英港香
Question of Reinforcements.
(Reuter's Service.)
Paris, July, 20.
London, July 20.
Telegrams received in London from Sir Harold Start state that the Allied Commissioners in Upper Silesia opine that any further delay to a settlement may cause a very dangerous situation, Sir Harold suggests an immediate partition between the Poles and Germans, and the occupation of the two areas by Polish and German regular troops.
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1921. 日七十月六
THE FIGHTING.
IMPERIAL AIR COMMUNICATIONS.
Decision of the Special Committee. (Reuter's Service, }
Landon, July 10:
An Air Ministry communique states that at its first meeting
yesterday, the special Committee an air communications established
atmost
route.
Estimated Times of Journeys.
London, July 201
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SPB PER ARM LəRE.
THE COLONY'S TRADE. CONFLICTING CLAIMS,
Troops Withdraw. Big Falling off Revealed. Was It Found or Stol
PREPARATIONS FOR FINAL STRUGGLE
The extent of the presant slump.
in the Colony's trade can be soen · A-tharga of laroony, of Br at a glance from the figures made by a Chinese against The newspapers stats that Earl Curzon bas replied to M.
Information is to hand to published below, which is a sum-compatriot and a counter dat Briand's sore mentioned on the 17th inst. Britain does not consider by the Imperial Conference considered the arrangements necomary ay Earding the fighting mary of the advanced figures of from the defendant that the quarterly import and export monay was picked up, from it necessary to send reinforcements to the plebiscita territories of in the event of a postponement of the date of closing down theween Kwangtung and Kwang roterne, which a 7 segraph re- street, and that the Upper Besia.
Reuter learns that Earl Carson has sent a note to Paris Įairship service to permit of a final decision of the various Govern- Jhich shows that the latter porter has had the privilegu for | Brought against him by thei ments on the schemes submitted to them for the acquisition af bross have evacuatoŭ all terri suggesting a meating of the Supreme Council to be held at Boulogne airships Estimates were presented involving considerable expentry they held in Kwangsung port figures there is a great deprive him of his lawful findings, 188. Both in the import and explainant was an attempt to A message from Oppeln states that the French, British, and diture, and it was decided, in view of the limited cargo capacity of and are concentrating on the decrease. For this there are ware beard'by Magistrate RE
airships, that estimates for future services be for a limited, possibly line between Wuchow and Nan- Italian Commissioners have sant a joint Note to the Conference of irregular, transport service of passengers and male only to the ging in an attempt to stay the reasons. The fall in the Lindsell at the Magistency this
value of the dollar probably made mon ing. Ambassadors drawing attention to the necessity of sending reinforce Eastera bonndaries of the Empire, utilising the existing Best to the fadvance of the Cantonese to a great deal of difference with ments to Upper Silesia.
Sab-Inspector Grant told the wards the Kwangui ospital. (The cable of the 17th inst. stated: France has addressed to
Prior to the discussion on the estimates, the Committee considered. In the north the Wangsi forces regard to our trade abroad, and Magistrate that both men were Germany a strong representation as regards the threatening attitude the utilization of heavier-than-air craft over certain sections of the were at one ti labing down the fall in bur trade with China bronghs up to the station in of the Germans in Upper Silesia. She has demanded disarmament, Imperial air routes, with particular reference to the Cairo-Karachi Lito Kwangtae and aiming for due to the masttled political consequence of these conflicting the disbanding of all volunteer and other corps at the frontier and
situation, the reosat faaine infolutos. Inquiries showed that the Yintak in order to eat the Canton-the North and the fighting in claim pat in by the defendant the provision of rapid transport for French reinforcements about to
Shiuchow railway, but they havs Kwangtung. In practically every had no foundation in fact. The be sent there, M. Briand has simultaneously sent a note to the
withdrawn entirely from this part commodity there is a big decrease complainant, Allies insisting that the Germans are ready to intervene in Upper
a planter Istały In the House of Commons at question time, Capt. Guest stated of the province.
in trade. On kerosene imported returned from Sumatru, wan walk- Silesia in the event of any anti-German decision and urging the that, assuming the ground organisation to be complete and a regular
Large forces have been Allies to send reinforcements. France is sending a division forth-service established, it was estimated that the following would be the sent to the Wachow«Nan-
during the second quarter of this ing along Des. Vosur. Road, Core- with.]
The Need of a Settlement Urgent.
times of airship journeys: from England to Egypt, 24 days; ning line. Similarly, the Kwang-year compared with the car-tral, last night on his way to a responding quarter last year shop to take congee, when the Karachi, five days; to Johannesburg, seven days; to Perth si forces in the south-west have there Wis B drop from defendant brushed against him in [[W. Australia), 736 days.
vacuated Pakhai and Limebow £1,349,000 to £195,000 -in fact have made a complase on kerosene exported there was complainant missed his pookat and passing. At the same time the whdrawal to their own territory, a drop from £985,000 to book, and followed closely on the Regarding the latter news, our £449,000. In the second quarter heels of the defendant who_in-" Pakhoi correspondent writes that of 1920 the Calany imported re-creased his pace to a run. The the town WE! being govern fined sugar to the value of chase led to a tramcar which the ed very smoothly by the £642,000, while this year it is defendant boarded in the hope of Kwangsi people until Saturday less than a hundred thousand shaking of his paraner. This afternoon last, when the troops
old all their stocks of provisions, pounds. Cotton yard was was not successful, for the com
ported in the such as rice, firewood, etc, and period last year to the value of car and followed the defend. corresponding plainant likewise boarded the bought some dozens of tins of £3,323,000 and this year it is only ant out of it when it reach- aro-ane. This action set the £1,607,000. In the second quared the Central market." people of the town in confusion ter of this year we exported raw The explore of the defendant se they thought the Kwangsi sugar to the value of £502,000; was effected a little Inter soldiers were going to leave the for the corresponding period last A newcomer to the Colony, place after having set fire to it. year the value was £1,505,000, a the planter told the Magistrate, Thousands Booked into the decrease this year of over one he was undecided as to what foreign compounds for safety, but million pounds sterling. The course to take after the apprehen the whole of the troops quietly value of exported refined sugar | slon of the defendant. Heresolved left the town shortly after mid- has fallen from £2,810,000 to take the man to his boarding Dight News reached Pakhoi the 21,195,000 and cotton yarn from house to secure the advice of the The Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent states that negotis following day that the Kwangi 22.790,000 to £1,479,000. These keeper, buk on the way the ons between French and Chinese Governments as regards the troops bad also evacuated Lim-are some of the larger decreases defendant tried to bolt which Buque I dastrelle de Chine bave resulted in an agreement in chow and had proceeded due north is imports and exports, but the upset his plans. He blow principle. It is believed that the Chinese Government is prepared over the Kwangel border. Oa Mon- figures relating to other com- police whistle and a Sergeant to offer every guarantee in view of the issue of a Chinese loan, and, day Ewangtung troops entered modities run these pretty close came up and took both of them furthermore, is willing to assist to extricate the Banque Industrielle Pakboi by junk and proceeded to and there is an enormous drop all to the Police Station. from its difficulties.
occupy Limehow as well. The round.
The defendant axamined by the General in charge of the Kwangwi forces is a native of Yad Chow. include treasure.
The figures given below do not | Magistrate, repeated the conten- tion he previously made to the Kwangtong, his name being Sam Po-fan.
police, and called as witness a Zad Qtr.schoolboy from Queen's Calisge,
1921.
French Government Emphasise Need of Reinforcements to Assure Settlement.
Paris, July 20,
The British Charge d'Affairs has handed M. Briand the British reply to the French note regarding Upper Silesia, the contents of the reply being as already cabled. The French Government is replying immediately. It appears that the French authorities still opice that it is desirable to send reinforcements to Upper Silesia before any decision is taken in order that the carrying out of the decision may be assured beforehand.
Reported Continuation of German Aggression.
Paris, July 19 (delayed). According to the latest reports, German aggressions, especially against French officers, in Upper Silesia continue.-Haras.
CLAIMS, AGAINST MEXICO.
President's General Invitation.
Mexico City, July 20. President Obergon has issued a decree inviting all countries bose nationals have suffered in Mexican revolutions since 1910 to appoint delocates to participate in the permanent commission to adjudicate upon claims,
Catastrophe in Mexico.
Mexico City, July 21.
THE " ANTI-DUMPING ” RESOLUTIONS.
Government Inserts Modifying Amendment.
London, July 20.
In the House of Commons, on the Committee stage of the Bill for safeguarding industries, an important now clause was inserted on the motion of the Government providing that no order for in position of a duty in respect of damping be made unless the Board of Trade is satisfied that the industry it is desired to protect is being carried on with reasonable efficiency and economy. Mr. Terrell declared that this was a wrecking amendment engineered by Free Trade supporters of the Government.
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THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
Reported Agreement Between French and Chinese
Governments.
London, July 10.
AUSTRALIANS v. YORKSHIRE.
Yorkshire have scored 29 for one.
The above news all points to the fact that the Kwangsi troops
From
are being concentrated on the United King-
inions and
Posses.
sions
China
IMPORTS.
2nd Qtr. 1920.
to bear out bis statement.
In discharging the defendant
his story, but was of the view that
he was to blame for thus getting himself into trouble by running 4,075,155 2,396,067) off with other people's money. 4,156,438 2,188,480
DAY BY DAY.
The White Rose Promises a Good Fight.
London, July 20. Amation oilfields are reported to be afire, with drilling towers At Sheffield, in sunny and hot weather before fifteen thousand crashing down, workmen fleeing for their lives, and columns of fire people, on a bard, fast wicket the Australians made 251. Bardsley west river in order to prevent dom ... £3,415,678 £1,828,827 the Magistrats said he believed a hundred feet high covering the entire fields. All efforts to suppressored 71, including six fours, but his play was patchy. Gregory Ngai Bong-ping's forces ap- British Dom- the base are considered hopeless. The financial loss is incalculable, Lade 68, including 10 foars, by chanceless batting, his innings being proaching nearer Nanning ⚫ and fatalities are feared, as the fire is spreading rapidly, causing most valuable. The fielding was good and the bowling excellent,
Our Canton correspondant, in! other wells to explode.
Waddington taking four wickets for 83 and Wilson three for 24 writing of the preparations of the |Chotangse to attack Nanning,
says that General Chan King Japan, Koree
and For- Įming, after capturing Chomchow, ibas mobilised large forces of both moss
infantry and artillery. Gunboats Other For- can only proceed up the river eign Coua- A convoy of eighty armed men, accompanied by 130 followers.
tries Tang Bain 6.5
9,610,081 7,505,469 and was attacked at Shahurtangi on the 16th inst.by a hundred Abdulli
the artillery has only
Total... 24,194,435 15,927,588 and Jellarkhels, who occupied positions on both sides of the precipi- The Wholesale Textile Association of London bas intimated to 4.5 cantimetre field guas tous cline. There is a gulley here thirty feet wide. The first volley the Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen, and Clerks that it Contradictory reports are current
EXPORTS. killed nine of our men, including the officer commanding the roposes to reduce wages on an average by 10 per cent. for men and in Canton regarding the position United King- advanced guard. The troops became masters of the situation in the 15 per cent. for women. Twenty thousand workers are affected. afterncon Two British officers, one sub-assistant surgeon, and thirteen Indians were killed, while two British and 14 Indians were wounded.
INDIAN CONVOY ATTACKED.
Assailants Beaten Off.
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Simla, July 21.
WAGES IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY.
Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen and Clerks Notified of Reduction.
London, July 20.
THE MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION.
Reporting Progress.
Simla. July 21.
KING EDWARD MEMORIAL
Equestrian Statue in Pall Mall Unveiled.
London, July 20.
An equestrian statue of King Edward in Pall Mall was unveiled by the King in the presence of the Royal Family, including the Prince The Mount Everest expedition has arrived at Tingri on June 19. of Wales and many distinguished personages. The statue is part All are well, except Mr. Raeburn, who bas been invalided to Sikkim. of the Edward Memorial subscribed for before the war. The mountaineers are now exploring the north-west approaches to Mount Everest, while others are engaged in short scientific excur- sions to the west. Already 4,500 square miles of new canntry have been surveyed, but monsoons are hampering operations.
HUGE FIRE IN NEW JERSEY.
Flames leap from Oil-Tank to Oil-Tank.”
Linden (New Jersey), July 20. Tamage estimated at $4,000,000 was done by a fire at the large asphaltplant of the Warner QuinlanCompany, the flames leaping from old-tank to oil-tank amid terrific explosions. The adjoining marshes were saturated with oil, and the conflagration resembled a prairie fire. Teaching as far as the neighbouring plant of the Standard Oil Company.
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FOREIGN STUDENTS IN FRANCE.
Popularity of University Summer Courses,
Paris, July 19 (delayed).
THE IRISH SITUATION.
Cabinet Prepares Proposals.
London, July 21.
Mr. De Valera is resuming conversations with Mr. Lloyd George to-day. At & Cabinet meeting yesterday lasting four hours proposals were drawn up which Mr. Lloyd George is offering
Afterwards the Premier visited his Majesty.
de Valera.
SHOOTING AT BISLEY.
A Canadian Officer's Success.
8.3
far
Το
in the north and south. It is dom now officially announced that British Domi- Kweilin the former capital of
2.937,083 2,009,745
-
Another clean bill of health was returned for the Colony yesterday.
The following telegram" was £ 780,820 £ 252,255 received by the American Con- sulate General, Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory at 210 and..
p.m. to-day Typhoon in about | Kwangsi-ha« been captured and that the Kwangsi commander has
3,262,206 2,097,758125 deg. Long. E and 20 dog. shown Lis inclination to join the China ... 12,621,576 9,223,799 Lat. N. direction unknown.
Japan, Korea Canton forces.
and For-
There was activity in Canton yesterday, when a number of big
ions Posses- sione
MOSA
hunks, illed with soldiers, left for Other For- Wuchow.
eign Coun tries
Total
Has Dak Wing-fing Fled? Evidably having awakened from bf dream of invading
872,337 843,961
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
11,980,713 -3,462,691 29,517,952 15,880,464
The Dairy Farm have a change
Chefalo is appearing at the Kwangtung, by the guns of the Warlord has already gone to Kowloon Thestre for the rest of effective in capturing one city said that the Warlord is placing. Hongkong University is seek Cantonese troops that are so Andam, is true, it can safely be the week-Page 12. Mr.er another and probably on very little faith in the troops ing for a Lecturer in Hygiene.-
account of the proximity of the(even if they are the best of Page 4. Cantonese troops to Naisins, Kwangsi troops) who are now Warlord Lak Wing-ting Kwangsi is, says the Canton
One Lot of,Crown Land st Times, reported to bave deserted
Yaumati will he put up for public and gone to Annam, where he A Peking telegram is to hand anetion at the P.W.D. on July, is now living as a refugee." in Hongkong to-day which states|25.—Page 4.
Immediately after the capture that on hearing that the Kwangsi The Bandman Company stage of Shumchow, the Cantonese troops have been beavily The Better Ole to-night- troops have been pressing forward defeated on the centre front and Page 4. to Kwei Yuen another big city that the forces further up the river on the way wings
of defending the city of Kwei Yuen, of advertisement to-day-Fage 7.
Peking's Plans.
London, July 20, At Bisley, Major Crowe, Canada, won the Silver Medal in the second stage of the King's Prize, with 95 points.
CELEBRATED CINEMA ACTRESS OBTAINS DIVORCE.
"Pearl White's" Neglectful Husband. Foreign students are arriving in large numbers to register for
New York, July 20, the summer schools in French Universities, the courses in French
The cinema actress, Pearl White, has been granted a divorce, arts and civilisation at the University of Paris being especially without alimony, on the ground that the husband, Wallace Me patroned-Favas,
Cutcheon, neglected to provide for her.
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.
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both
cannot -proceed any
to Nanning Kwei Yuen is now further, and in view of the reported to be practically sur-doubtful attitude of Kiangsi and rounded by Cantonese troops and Fokien, the Peking Government the general bombardment of the is now seeking by other means to city will soon begid.
To-Day's Exchange.
The Weather
The closing rate of the dollar on render assistance to Kwangsi-{demand, to-day was in. 731⁄2d. Kwei, Yuen is the last strong. At the same time the Government bold that commands the entrance is taking steps to prevent the to Nanning and when it is lost, troops of these two provinces Nanning will not be able to with- assisting the Canton Government. stand the attack of the victorious It is reported that President Cantonese troops. It is not Sun Yatsen bas ordered from surprising that the Warlord has Japanese firm ammunition at a said it was vital that Australia should be represented at the Pacificho will meet India in the semi-final at Chicago.
The Belgian Davis Cup team has cabled defaulting to Japan, sent all of his best troops to Kwai cast of $2,000,000. The Chinese Tuen to make « lasť utièmpt to [Minister in Tokyo has been nce, wherever held. He strongly advocated London as the
chisak the advance of the instructed to make a protes) to Cantonese: If the report that the the Japanese Government.
Australia Desires Representation.
Melbourne, July 20.
In the House of Representatives, the acting Premier, Mr. Cook
DAVIS CUP.
Belgium gives Japan a Walk-Over.
New York, July 20.,
(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page-E)
2 p.m. Barometer--29,53. Tem- perature: 90. Humidity ---66.
Lighting-Up Time.
Lighting-up time today 7.08