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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1921. B
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RELIEF OF RUSSIA.
HEAVY FIGHTING IN BELFAST.
Business Suspended.
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London, August 31. A than was killed and mang wounded during two hours' shoot- ing in the streets of Belfast this morning on the workers proceeding to the shipyards.
Lord Mayor Appeals for Military.
Later. In response to the Lord Mayor's appeal for additional protection, the military took charge of the situation at Belfast this afternoon.
"Gun-men's” Audacity.
Later.
intervals since Meslay calminated today when "gom men" held the The battle: Firlast which has been proceeding at brief centre of the city for hours. Thirty were ant to he-pital with in- juries this morning, four of whom have died. Shooting was renewed at noon, the "eun-met" advancing boldly ta the open, firing indiscriminately and vollesing down the principal street, the Roys! "Avenue. "There were continuous duels between the police in covered car and the "gun-men." Ambulances and motor-cars were very The city has been buy carrying Victims to the hospital centres. pang-stricken and business has been suspended. It is estimated that I have been killed and 74 injured since Monday.
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Laten The Belfast casualties now amount to 11 killed and over a hundred woundied.
NEW EXPERIENCE FOR THE AUSTRALIANS.
Sussex Gain Substantial Advantage.
London. August 31.
At Brighton in glorious weather before seven thousand people. The Australians, battingen a fast, perfect wicket, were dismissed for i 909 in 2b. Kim. Ryder scored 40 and Taylor 70, saving the side from a colapse. A. E. Gilligan took four wickets for 42 and Jupp four for 41 Sussex have scored 121 for 3.
Percentages of the Three Leading Counties.
London. August 31. The Snal positions of the leaders in the county championship is as follows: Middlesex 78,94; Surrey 70.13: Yorkshire 70:40.
ALL-ROUND WAGE REDUCTIONS TO-DAY.
24. Million Workers at Home Affected.
Londoa. August 31. For 2 million workers in 55 trades September 1 means automatic wages recuetions amounting to £500,000 weekly. Import- ant cuts are also to be made in salaries and boriuses to Civil Servants and postal employers, which is estimated to save the State £1,000,000 yearly, while municipal employees of all grades will also feel the pinch of a reduction varying with the index-figure of the est of living. The periodical adjustment of railway men's wages will be shottis made by the Central Wages Board, and a conference the employers and ng: in the shipbuilding and engineering trades will be held in September to consider a reduction of bonuses in addition ap the wage cuts already in operation.
CHINESE LABOUR IN THE U. K.
Extensive Traffic in Coolies Alleged.
London. August 31. That a capitalist "lose" was behind the importation off Chinese into Canada and the United Kingdom was the opinion expressed he a Magistrate at Pontypridd to-day, when three Chine e were charged with landing in the United Kingdom without permis
ion of the immigration officer at Liverpool, and were ordered to be derained in custody in the second division for a month with a view to arranging for their deportation. The Magistrate declared that a great amount of rooves, was given for securing the services of Chinese on the Pacific coast and along the coasts here.
A huge business was being done in this way in British Columbia, and certain Chinese we asking fortunes very rapidly by getting young Chinese into England.
THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE.
Washington Discountenances South China's Application.
London, August 31, Advices from Washingten indicate that the pressing application South China to be admitted to the disarmament conference is not likely to find favour with the American Administration, which is disposed only recognise the established Government.
NORTH POLE EXPEDITION REACHES SEATTLE.
Amundsen's Party "All Well.”
London, September 1. Anxiety as regards the fate of Amundsen's expedition to the North Pole has been relieved by an announcement from Christiania that the explorer's vessel, the Maud, has reached Seattle, and that all are well.
THE GRAECO-TURKISH STRUGGLE,
Athens Claims Big Success.
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Athens, August 31.
The long official silence has been broken by reports claiming a Greek victory in a seven-day battle in the Sakaria district..
Sub-Commission to Visit the Country.
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Paris, August 31.
•The International Commission for the Relief of Russiah Famine has decided to send a sub-commission to Russia to ascertain the needs of the population. It will consist of oca representaŝve each from France, Brisiu, Italy, Belgion, Japan, and Artilirica. Aj second sub-commission will be appointed to co-ordiuate yoluntary efforts.
American Reservation.
Later.
LEGISLATIVE
AN IMPORTANT
COUNCIL.
MEETING.
TEN NEW BILLS.
Questions and Resolutions by Unofficials.
Tho
flated one, regarding the fast that
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he had given norios of his ration in December, 1919. There would hive been plenty of time
telegraph.......... the govori
if they mosaptad rija 'resolution put before them. le was informed in Oaraber last Your that the War Offro bai agreed to remore Theo on Feb 17th this year in consequence of the increased shortage of office accommodation be asked the Government if the
A meeting of the Legislative advisability of disposing of such Miltary would hand over the Council was held in the Council sites by private treaty instead of Murray Parade Ground to the Mr. Brown, representative of the United States on the Interna-Chamber this afternoon, H. E. the by public auction?”
Government. The answer was tional Commission for the Relief of Russia, has announced his Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs,
Hon. Vol Secretary that correspondence was taking would only cooperate in the famine area itself, reserving liberty of present were inability to submit to the central allied authority. The Commission K.C.M.G.) presiding. Those also replied:"Sales by private treaty place. From that day to this thes are not infrequentlyffected in bad received no information. action in the administration of relief.
Major General Sir G. M. Kirk-special cases bat the Govern-
H.E the General Officer Com patrick, K. C. B, K. C. S. I,
ment is not prepared to abandon manding stated that he had great The Hop. Alt. Claud Severa, the general principle of sale by pleasure to assure the Colony that auction, that being as a rule the the military authorities had been CMO, Colonial Secretary.
The Hon. Mr. J. E. Kemp, only method which ensures that giving their considerazion C.B.E. Attorney General.
the community obtains the full this matter. and
INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSOCIATION,
Jurists Discuss Bills of Lading and Monroe Doctrine. The Hague, August 31. The conference of the International Law association was con- tinued to-day, the proceedings at the Palace of Peace belog divided into three sections to disonss maritime law, the League of Nations, and the treatment of war prisoners respectively.
The Hon. Mi. T. L. Perkins,alue of the land." Director of Public Works,
The Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, [0.B.E, Colonial Treasurer.
The Hon. Mr. S. B. C. Ross, OBE. Secretary for Chinese
The question of bills of lading was dealt with by the first-named | affairs. section, while in the second the papers read included one on thei Monroe Doctrine in relation to the Covenant of the League.
The Municipality of The flague entertained the delegates in the fesening at the Scheveningen Kurbans where there was a concen
and a great military tattoo.
It is alleged that the Turks have given way along the whole of i 36-mile front and are retreating to the north-east, with the Greeks closely purining.
· EXPLOSION AT U.S, NAVAL STATION,
Dirigible and Balloon Destroyed.
New York, August 31. A gasoleno explosion sat fire to an airship-shed at Booksway naval station, destroying dirigible D6, the largest American zizmuft of its kind, also a kite balloon. One man was slightly injured.
Director of Eduration.
The Hon. Mr.l. E. Pollecs, The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird. The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak. The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook
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of Councils.
GERMAN PROPERTY IN U.S. HANDS.
Proposed Application of Funds Seized During War.
Washington, August 31.
Mr. Miller, the Custodian of Alien Property, has recommended that fonds in his possession, derived mainly from the seizure of property of the Germany in war time, should be used for the selts. meat of American claims against 'Germany' amonoting to $400,000.000, principally arising through the sinking of the Lusitania and other ships. It is estimated that Mr. Miller holds more than enough to meet these claims. President Harding's attitude to the proposal is not known,
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bad desire to hiader the progress Mr. Pollock's Questions. of the Colony,
long as the military efficienor of The Hon. Mr. E. Pollock, the Colony in no way suñered. C. asked the following ques-They (the military authorities)
tions.
which entails:-(a) a
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were prepared to meet them in 1. Is not the Report of the Com-this matter, and they had The Hon. Mr. E A. Irving.mittee appointed to go into the already formulated · detailed question of the use of sea-water scheme of the proposed removal. .c.for flushing purposes now ready? It seemed desirable that this If not, when will it be ready? Colony should have a clear When will such Report be fides of the principles apon published?
which the military authorities The Hos. Colonial Secretary were prepared to sek It might Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, Clerk replied:-"The report is printed by
desirable to cstry ogt and has been laid before Council the scheme in sections 18 10-day
the needs BIOSC 2. What information can the convenient
and was Financial Votes.
to both Government give to the Council bat at the same time the scheme parties,
No fewer than
with regard to Sir Maurice Fitz- would have first of all to be con Twenty six financial minutes were presented. maurice's Report on the Improve sidered as a whols. To make me They were referred to the Finance of the Harbour?
Cannot the removal feasible, # Government take steps to expedite necessary Committee and subsequently
first of approved. The following are the the obtaining of such Report? more important:-
The Hon. Colonial Secretary and finally, that roads, for trans- have new barracks completed $2,000 on account of Royal replied:*It is anticipated that portation must be constructed, Observatory, Special Expenditure.no complete revit can be received with consideration for the military Instruments for
until the detailed information ask-Jaffic ency of the Colony. The Upper Ar
ed for by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice | Authorities were prepared to co researcb.
$10.700 on arrount of Public has been obtained and forwarded operate with the Colony in the Works. Extraordinary, Hong his firm. This information. scheme provided that the neces Kong. Balldings. Couversion of
consider sary financial assistance Was the old Cinema shed at Wanchaiable number of borings in the bed forth coming.
of the Harbour.. (b) additional His Excelleasy said everybody soundings.
(c) extended knew that the Government had tidel observations. has rendered for years been pressing the Mili- necessary 0 enga sary to clear out of the place additional Staff and to which they occupied and had indent for the Decessary always been ready to put up additional gear. One of the what money was required. The Assistant Engineers engaged for matter would not require a large this work arrived on the 8b of amount of expenditure. They August and another is expected could
an early date. The gear bas Military moved out and recoup
themselves. yet arrived.
A fairly large Military Establishments.
amount of money would have to (Maters, »tc.), $5,009,00, Miscel- The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock be put up in the first instance. aneous: - Typhoonand Rainstorm moved the following reaplation: would besitate to commit /amages. £6.000.00. Estraordin-That, in view of the shortage of himself to the statement that the stration of loyalty to the Republic. Two hundred thousand assembletty. Water Works: Additional European office and business Colony was prepared to do every- at the Lustgarten, which was dotted with Republican red flags. The Rising Main to the Peak. $25,000 accommodation in this Colonything that was required by the confidence of the authorities, who left the maintenance of order to $10,000 in aid of the sote and in view of the shortage of
Military authorities. He was the organisers of the demonstration, was amply justified. The throng Public Works Extraordinary sites forChinese business premises
entirely in sympathy with the listened to numerous orators without the slightest disturbance.
-Hongkong. Miscellaneous, (4) in this Colons. It is imperative | resolution Aplicban, Reclamation Scheme. that the Military Establishments Mr. Holyoak seconded the
$18,350 in aid of the following along the Queen's Road should be resolution which was carried. votes:-- Kowloon-Canton Rail-transferred from their present site
(Continued on Page 7.) way: Locomotive, Carriage, and in the centre of the City to some Wagon Expenses, ther Charg- other site or sites at the earliest osCoal, $28,000.00. Loading possible date." Coal, $330.00
into a Fire Brigade Substation.
$1,000 in aid of the vote Govern theor,ther Charges; Furniture.
EXPLOITATION OF MEXICO'S OIL,
Decision Favourable to Concessionaires.
Mexico City, August 31. not to renounce the rights of the Texas Company to
The Supreme Court has enjoined the Department of Commerce
lands it held prior to May 1. 1917. Is is beeved that the decision sets a precedent covering over a hundred and fifty cases rais- the question of art. XX of the Merican Constitution. The Texas company pleaded that Government action under Art. XXVII would violate Art. XIV., which stipulates that no law sbail be made retrospective.
THE INTERNAL SITUATION IN GERMANY.
Remarkable Demonstration of Loyalty to the Republic.
Berlin, August 31. Remarkable discipline was preserved on the occasion of a demon-
OPTUM FOR MEDICINAL USES.
L. 0, N. to Institute Inquiry as to Essential Quantities.
Geneva, August 31. The Hygiene Committee of the League of Nations has decided to institute an enquiry with a view to determining the average quantity of opium and other drugs enmerated in sec. III of the Upium Convention which are necess for medicinal and scientific needs in different countries.
UPPER SILESIA.
Poland Waives Right to Representation on Council.
Genera, August 31 Poland has sent a message to the President of the Council renouncing any intention of taking advantage in the present case of the Covenant provisions permitting a member of the League to be represented on the Council when matters affecting such member's interests are being discussed.
DEVELOPING AN INDIAN INDUSTRY.
Export Tax for Research Work.
Simla, August 31.
The Government has approved a proposal to impose a small tax on lać (the elementary substance of abslinc) exports in order to finance research work in connection with the lac industry.
POWER-BOAT REGATTA..
Detroit, August 31, The gold cup for power boats in the speed-boat regatta has been awarded, Miss America being first"
DEATH OF GERMAN FIELD MARSHAL
Berlin, August 31. The death is announced of Field Karahal Count Baslow.
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$1,405 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extranminary, Hongkong. Miscellaneous, (39) Motor-lorry and Motor-bicycle in connection with Maintenance of Roads...
$31,800 in aid of the following
Fotes:
Public Works, Recurrent, Water Works Maintenance of Shauki. wan, $800,00, Water Accoun
In putting his resolution Mr. Pollock said that he had put the matter before the Council on the 29th June
of last year.
sell the land s3 the
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
$68,000 on account of Police Department, A.-Special Expend- store, porchase of Steam Launch Shun Lee, and building of a new On that occasion he had pointed of Cargo of the arrival in port of The N.Y.K. advise consignees Harbour Launch...
out the very great shortage of the Kamo Maro-Page 5. $13,400 in aid of the following office accommodation. Since votea: Public Works, Extraordin-then, as
Several lots of land at Mount -- was well-known to ary, New Territories, Drainage members of the
Davis will be put up for Publio Council, the Auction at the P. W. D. Offices Training Nollahs: (b) General shortage had been greatly ac on September 5. Marine lots at Works, 19,700.00; Miscellaneous centuated. It was a matter of North Point will also be sold on Drainage Works: (a) Kowloon common knowledge that since the same date.-Page 4. City Reclamation Sewerage the beginning of the year Scheme, $3,700.00.
To-day and to-morrow are tha the rate of office accommodation last two days of Mackintoab's $7,500 on account of Miscellan had again given trouble in the Sale,-Page 3. eous Services, in aid of expenses Colony. As regards the Chines incurred by the Promoters of the basiness premises, he thought Boots at Bale prices.-Page 7.
Powell's have still a fine lot of South of the Island Development that it WILS equzily B Scheme.
The O. 8. K. sdrise consignees matter of common knowledge of cargo of the arrival of the $30,000 on account of Public that business premises were being Hamburg Maru Page 4. Worke, Extraordinàry. Hongkong.keenly competed for. He thought Buildings, Proposed erection of a that in order to satisfy themselves Hoogkong Hotel Coy, are adver- Several appointments in the temporary school near Gap Road. on that fact they should tised on Page 4.
$2,400 on account of the vote consider the nuiserons casės B.Fire Brigade, Special Ex-that bad come before the Puisne China Mining and Smelting Coy..
A. meeting of Members of the penditure. Motor Cars
Jadge, which showed that there will be held on October 3.-Page 14,000 on account of the vote was keen competition between B-Fire Brigade, Special Ex-businessmen for the posses- The seventeenth Apuosi Gen- penditure, Electric Plant and son f. business
premises.eral Meeting of Wisemans Li and Search Light for No. 1 Fire It would be seen that he desired will take place on September 14--
to have a strong Committeo | Page 4.
Float.
Building Sites.
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consisting of both officials and One Hour Before Dawn” is non officials and he could not the big ploture at the Coronet The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird asked help thinking that perhaps they today--Page 11. - the following question With should have got farther if Messrs Struthers and. Dizon refstance to applications for ch Committe had been announce the arrival of the F.. bulding sites in non-urban disappointed. There was a purely West Jena Consignees of cargo triota, wil the Government, in technical objection that applica-please note-Page 4 farmens to the applicant who has tion would have to be made to the frequently been put to consider War Office for the General Offer signees of cargo that the 5.8. The Bank Lise advise con- able trouble 160me. expense in Commanding to serve on this Randon Hall has arrived in port. selecting Tales ile, coulder the committee. The plow was a by-pass 4*