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THE POLITICAL CRISIS.
Unionists Tired of Coalition.
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【 Renter's Service, }
London, March 2 The political tension was accentuated to-day. Mr. Chamber. lain and Mr. Balfour privately conferred with Sir George Younger and Mr. Malcolm Fraser, the heads of the Gaionist organisation. relative to Mr. Lloyd George's communication which,formally called on Mr. Camberlain to take action to check Unionist indiscipline.
Sir George Younger explained that his attitude towards the Coalition was not personal but that it represented the feeling of local Unionist Associations, which insisted on selecting Independent
l'aionist candidates.
Twenty Coalition Liberal Ministers, including Mr. Churchill, attended the Premier's Savoy dinner last night, which was arranged at twenty-four hours notice.
Mr. Lloyd George presided at a meeting of the Cabinet in the
afternoon.
THE STRIKE OUTLOOK. A
SHIPOWNERS APPOINT COMMITTEE TO MÆÈT
SEAMEN'S DELEGATES.
Fine Response To Government's Appeal To Citizens.
The shipowners met this morning and appointed a special com. mittee to negotiate with the seamen's delegates, the committee being given full powers to secure a settlement of the strike.
The number of vessels in bär- bour to-day is 155, máting a total of 250,756 100k
Money From Singapore.
CHINESE NEWS.
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TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Decision has
been made
A Feking telegram slates that Our Singapore correspondent neither Chau Tek-in'-nor Lea telegraphed yesterday as follows: wan's party has shown any concerning the last stages of the All is quiet bere among the opposition to Pau Kwai-ching interior decoration at the Royal Chinese workmen in connection acting as Premier, with the Hongkong strike. They that Dr. Wellington Koo has small bays to be filled with decor-
Another Peking message states accordingly.
Exchange, and work has begun There are eight are eagerly watching for the result, but there is no known Wired stating that he left Amaricaation to balance 2 large frescoes; desire to help by direct action for London on the 1st instant. It is believed that large sums of Wu Chao-Shiu bas many inter- was a question what should ba and for some considerable time it money have been, seat to the [views with important persons done about them. The approved. •
whist on the way to Fangtien. It idea is a full-length portrait of Interport Rugby Abandoned. opinions of others on behalf of The first on the list is to be the in said that he is ascertaining the some prominent City man in naob. We are asked to state that the Sun Yat-sen before the Northern first chairman of Lloyd's The There has been a wonderful response to the police appeal for ball team of the Hongkong Foot-
intended visit of the Rugby foot expedition be actually launched. second, in all probability, will be a services of motor-cars and drivers.
ball Club to play the Shanghai Rugby Football Club has bad to strike situation.
The seaman's delegates did not arrive this morning: they are coming down by the afternoon train.
strikers" najan.
A meeting of Unionis: Peers and Commoners to-day unanimously } The Chinese employed on English and native caspaper are be cancelled owing to the presen: passed a resolution emphasising the urgency of the reassertion of Conservative and I'nionist principles in order to restore confidence going out to-night. in the country and with view to the approaching General Election.
PRINCE'S VISIT TO KASHMIR.
Lama Dance by Torchlight
Satwari. March 2.
constables were on duty to-day under the charge of Mount Gough police station.
Items.
portrait of the first Governor of " the Bank of England; and a third may be the first portreeva or mayor, or Lord Mayor of Lon don-but this is not finally decided
OD.
NEW SALVATION ARMY IN PEKING. To-day it has not been possible
Sport Affected.
Herage from the President to advance the position of the strika as it affects the seamen's
The "boys" belonging to the
of China. dispate. As we reported in our
various sporting Clube of the
Panama, about to issua a stamp Kowloon Neglected later edition yesterday a telegram
Colony bare joined in the strike tral. Hall,
The new Salvation Army Can-to commemorate íte hundred
memorial was received by the Government justly asking why it is that in the Club-houses have been closed William-Booth, was opened at trom Columbus, who was the Kowloon residents are very movement, with the result that army's founder, the iste General contrat, had a visit 419 years ago to the years of freedom from Spanish here, yesterday afternoon, to the special arrangements which are down. The match between the Peking on the 14th, inst. by Dr. third adventurer in three years to effect that four delegates were being made to distribute essential Chinese Recreation Clab and the W. W. Ten, the Foreign Minister By the Spanish flag there. Colum- The Prince of Wales arrived at Satwari this morning on & short powers to settle the strike, being overlooked or neglected. At the bas in consequence been post-Messages from the President of explorer to see the possibilities of proceeding to Hongkong with full supplies they have been entirely E.C.C. arranged for to-morrow and Acting Premier of China. bus seems to have been the first visit to the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. The original inten-accompanied by several members Paak special arrangements have poned. tion to visit the former city was abandoned in consequence of a small of the Canton Chamber of Com-been made regarding the delivery outbreak of plague. The Rayal camp was pitched seven miles away, merce. That ressuring news of milk, but to Kowloon cot a
China, Hsu Shih-ehang, and from a canal between the two ocgans, under the shadow of the grand snow-capped Pir Panjal range.
General Bramwell Booth in bat # Portuguesa must have been read with more single loaf of bread is being sent,
Devigator, His Royal Highness was met on arrival by Sir Pratap Singh. than a little pleasure by the the Dairy Farm has closed its in employment at the Waterworks Arthur Smith, and Surgeon Gen-threw cold water on the scheme, Two net, one of whom has been were made by Dr. Yen. Dr. plan in 1550. The Government England were read, and addresses Antonio Galvao, first published a members of his family, and officets of State. The customary formal general public. visits were paid and returned in full Durbar splendoar in the great
branch and if customers want Department, bave been detained eral Ch'uso. Among these presand so strongly did they depre- Shamians, hung around within a priceless collection of Kashmirgram & full meeting of HoorLong go to Hongkong and help over citing the Chinese office
In consequence of that tele-either milk or meat ther bave to by the Police on a charge of in-ent were their Excellencies, the date the idea that to seek or make shawls.
The distribution of sweetmeats to schoolboys and alme to the this morning in the City Hall at besiegid with customers. There will appear in due course before the Netherlands Minister, and turies later the Spanish authori- shipowners was held at 10 o'clock crowd, a central store already ployees to go on strike. They Minister, the French Minister, puni-hable by death. Two cen
em- American Minister, the British known any new route poor much enhanced the popularity of the Prince's visit.
His Royal Highness played polo in the afternoon and attended The whole situation
which Mr. Hallifax was present. is a general feeling among Low the Magistrate. One of the men, the Norwegian Minister. Bishop es changed their minda, but a State banques in the evening, after which be witnessed a very cused in camera and we were migh; bave locked after them as Tang Shing-cheang, a bigbar Bramwell Booth age, cabi-got out of the canal proposition
was dis-loon residents that the ghorities we are informed this afternoon, Norris acted as chairman. General that was all the change they aver weird and picturesque Lama dance by torchlight, followed by grant officially informed after that a little better illuminations and fireworks. From Reuter's special correspondeo special
Everything seems grade clerk of the Harbour Office.) sd from London, 1875: committee had been with the Prince's party.
to be centred on the Hongkong. He is said
There are streets in London appointed to meet the delegates side, and over 3,000 non-Chiese President of the Foreign Firms who have helped rai ing this visitor to a Home paper)—whate to be the Vice- "My warmest thanks to all miles of them (writes a colonial and had also been given full residents on the Peninsula bave Chinese Clocks Association. powers to settle the strike. This teas left to make shift as best) will enable the delegates and the they can.
memorial to my honoured father. the dwelling-hooBeS The paintscrapers employedsat God grant that the work carried eyesore and disgrace, held toge committee to meet on equal terms. servants away
With all the house Taikoo docks have gone on strike, on in this building may perpetual-jpher ouly by the plaster and the The delegates from Canton will manifestly impossible for house will spread to other employees in spirit of love and spirit of sacri- ant peeling off, the outside, steps on strike it island it is feared that the trouble ly represent the spirit of service, saint. And the plaster is cracked not be arriving here until to
wives to spend a harassing the establishment. meraing over in Hoogkong trying leare Canton until this after no's train.
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THE EGYPTIAN MINISTRY.
Sarwat Pasha's Hopeful Declaration.
London. March 2.
The formation of the Sarwat Pasha Cabinet in Egypt offardsight, as they were cot due to evidence of the good effect of the British Government's declaration of policy. Sarwat Pasha bas sent a letter to the Sultan declaring that the real intentions of Britain are now clear and that the situation has completely changed. The Cabinet considers that national aspirations will be satisfied by the immediate declaration of in dependence and the fact that free and friendly pegotiations will be held later for the discussion of guarantees.
The Cabine; will draft the Constitution, with a new electoral law providing for the establishment of ministerial responsibility.
Sarwat Pasha announces the creation of a Foreign Ministry declares that he assumes full responsibility for the Administration. and calls upon the nation to maintain peace and concord.
THE SEARCH FOR INSURANCE CO. DIRECTOR.
Italian Police Looking for Bevan.
Naples, March 2.
Plenty of Transport.' Department that the response for We are informed by the Traffic volunteer helpers in connection Many offers of cars and personal with transport has been splendid.
services have been made and in
consequence a complete system
The report of the arrest of Bevan, ex-Chairman of the City already Equitable Insurance Co., is inaccurate.
these means.
Beran has disappeared since he visited the British Consulate to assistance obtain a visa to his passport.
The Vice-Consul confiscated the received. passport, but omitted to have Bevan abadowed.
The police throughout Italy are actively searching for Beran) whose photograph has been circulated broadcast.
RENEWAL OF HOSTILITIES IN THE NEAR EAST. Both Greeks and Turks Active.
Rome, March 2.
REGARDING OURSELVES.
The Chinese oraployees of. ali
newspapers in the Colony bave intimated to their employers that they intend ceasing work as from to-night. As the whole of the linotype operators, com- positors and machine-men aro effected by this deci sion, great difficulty will henceforth be experienced in publishing.
It will be our endeavour, with the European staff at our disposal to produce a sheet giving the outstanding news of each day. There will be no deliveries.
FOR SMALL WARS ONLY.
the British Army.
are EA
tice, which is character and life are parted from the main build- manifest. May God make your line; and Hughenden ** azd walla salvation and your gates "Belvoir "are merely a "ruckle"- praise."
of old bricks and inferior mortar.
General William Booth, in his! last conversation with his son, and successor, Bramwell Booth charged to him speedily "anfori the fag of the Salvation Army in China,"
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. The message of the President Han Shih-chang, read at the opening, was as followe:
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
To-night the World Theatre is. screening "Riders of Vengeance an outdoor story in six parte---
The Benguet Mine is declared
"The purpose of an Army is Page 12. generally for the protection of a bation, but the establishment of to be "the richest gold mine in the Salvation Army is for the pro- the Far East."-Page 4. tecting and saving of very country in every continent. no watter what their race.
"It is founded on religions be. liefs which very much resemble the doctrine of Mo Tzu, which is one of Universal Love.
All members of Hongkong Police Reserve aze asked to sead their names and addresses to the C.S.P.-Page 4.
A suite of offices are to let in Chater Road-Page 4.
The Kowloon-Canton Railway "Since its inauguration
by issue
a revised time-table ́an General William Booth, irs light Page 4. has increased day by day, and All able-bodied man of non- although it was only extended to Chinese nationality are invited jour lant five years ago, there are to offer their services at the City
as many as sixty Chinese Offers | Hall-Pago 4.
at present in the organization At the Kowloon Theatre to-
beyond estimation.
It is the featuring Jack Pickford.-Page
to buy fre-h provisions and then go home to run the domestic xide of the house. It has been freely stated that regarding supplies residents there are plenty for all. Kowloon why it has been found impractic are therefore asking
where could be purchased essan able to open a depot in Kowloon
This is a matter in which the tisk like bread, meat and milk. of patrols has been organised. Government should directly in- Throughout the city armed motor terest itself. Many complaints patrols tbers are and
also have already reached us from armed motor grelists. Regard-prominent Kowloon residenta, ing transport there is plenty to be bad by anyone in need of
The Bread Suppply. same. Cars and trucks are wait- The arrangements for the ing only to be needed. Hospitals providing of brand are being im- and other big institutions are proved every day, and it has now being supplied by become the regular thing for residents to pay a morning visit Other uffers of
to Wiseman's Cafe, where the would be
gladly
delivery of bread is. being carried out in a most systematic manner. Volunteer Enrolments.
The output has been increased by Τα response to the notice 50 per cent. and will be still pablished yesterday inviting men further enhanced 89 Occasion willing to render any special demands. service in connection with the
There are now no Chiaese strike large numbers of business bakers on duty, all the baking men turned up at the City Hall being done by Europeans, soldiers Lord Horne on the Purpose of its future development is really night is showing In Wrong,” this morning between 11 am. and and gaol staff, poder the msaage- 1 p.m. to enrol themselves. Mr.ment of Mr. U. M. Goodali, who V. M. Grayborn, of the Hongkook has been doing splendid work in
| same as with everything else in | 12. and Shanghat Banking Corpora- keeping the bakery going.
the world, if it does not advance The exploits of the First Armyben it must go backwards.
The Dairy Farm, Company is tion was in charge of the arrange-
on September 27, 1918, in crossing
calling for volunteer helpers, and ments and Messrs. W. H. Bird
Canton News.
"I expect that the Salvation also tell its customers that godda the Canal de Nord were the sub-Army with its sincers sentiments are now being sold against cash OUT Canton H. B. L. Dowbiggia, R. Hancock.states that the stocks of flour, United Service Institution by help the ones that are in distress,
correspondent ject of a lecture at the Royal of love to the whole world, will only. Page 4. T. Pearce and H. Birkett were coal and cigarettes there are only Major-General W. H. Anderson in their time of need, and be of British Legion will be held in the The annual meeting of the acting as clerks and entering par-suficient to last about a week or Commandant of the Staff College, assistance to those who fail. ticulars. During the first hour ten days. Flour has risen to $12 Camberley.
City "Hall on Tuesday next- there was quite rush of men. per bag. The Government has
"Because I am trasting that Page 4. In the House of Commons, Colonel Amery announced that in had come 462 men bad enrolled districts along the North River operation, which was carried out that the day will come when all owing to a strike of coolies.
and by the time to close down wired to Kwangsi and the cost ided, after commenting on the plish this work day by day, and they cannot deliver any goods. General Lord, Horos, who pres- the Salvation Army will to accom Watsons advise customers that the interests of economy the Commander-in-Chief's yachts Surprise-a response which must be very requesting that coal be sent down and Alacrity would be paid off and disposed of as soon as practic-gratifying to the authorities. for the use of the gunboats and under his command, and praising the untions of the world will have Paze 4. the arsenal, as local, coal is poor said that in the sipdy of the my vision and waiting for such Page 4.
especially the Canadian Corps, come fata unity, I am clearing women wearers have gone that they should not lose their
Our correspondent adds that Great War it was very desirable accomplishments. strike for more wages.
sense of perspective. The con- The House of Lords Committee bas decided that Peeresses in scared. The intimidators Kro even
Shipping.
ditions of the war in France and Vessels continue to enter and Belgium their own right are entitled to sit in the Upper House. Twenty-four getting at Government servants leave the barbour.
were abnormal and
THE BEANTUNG RAILWAY women are affected by the decision.
The Tak unique, and were never likely to
DIRECTORATE. now. The compradores' staffs in Sang arrived yesterday from occur agair. The British Army European firms seem inclined to Shanghai with 1,600 tons
The relection of a Director of of existed now for small wars, the Shantung Railway is now remain, at work as long as the general cargo, the Hawaii Maru, and it was for the small wara engaging the attention of the Gor Chinese staff of the banks con- from Teosms, brought a large that we sbould train, andernment. tinue.
general cargo, facluding herrings for which our armaments and so peng and Mr. Chow Tze-chi ap
Guneral. Chin' Yan,! Gour and steel, and the Atsuts on should be adapted. Let them pear to be the most likely candi- Mara, from Lo don, brought go back to the principles of 1914. dates. General Chin is turning There has been an opinion ex-about 8,000 tons of cargo, comLet them train the Army for his activities in the direction of on demand to-day was 22. 45/16d. pressed in some quarters that the prised of dyes, bar steel plate, etc. open warfare" in any part of the capitalistic enterprises in Bhau- Peak district is left rather un- The Doners, Harons Meru and, world. Let them by all means tong and it is believed that his protected during the day when Van Cloon have cleared for take advantage of the innovations claim to the post will be recogniz the men folk are away at offices Singapore, the Dacre Castle and of science, but what we required afthough Mr. Chow. Ter-chi snd women and children left fáir West Keats for Manila, and the for our purpose was by much on their own. In constante Maen, Chun. Sary, and
bas & ffrong, and influential, fol
A message from Constantinople states that both the Greeks and the Turks in Asia Minor are showing the greatest military activity, evidently with a view to the resumption of hostilities. Turkish reconnaissances in the Nazli district were repulsed. Troops and materials are arriving at Smyrna from Greece.
able.
NAVAL YACHTS TO BE SOLD.
London, March 2.
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WOMEN. IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
London, March 2.
RUSSIA'S BIG ARMY.
London, March 2. In the House of Commons during question-time, Mr. Harmsworth said the Government understood that the Russian standing Army on January 1st. totalled 1,200,000.
LORD CHIEF JUSTICE RESIGNS.
London, March 2. Lord Trevathin bas resigned the Lord Chief Justiceship.
Office Staffs. The office staffs have not yet struck. From what one bears, they have no grievance and do not wish to stop work, but they are
Protection on the Peak.
Volunteer Orders appear on
Emergency Port Regulations regarding the examination of vessels zra given on Page 4.
Telegrams received via Eastern will now have to be called for and certain restrictions have been imposed on despatches.-Soa Page L
To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the diffe
The Weather.
P.m. Barometer 19.81 Tem
finued on pane