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THE SOUTH AFRICAN FIGHTING.
Over 2,000-Prisoners Captured.
(Reuter's Service, }
Pretoria, March 13. An official communique states that 2,000 prisoners have been (captured by military operations in the central area. Ao seroplane was forced to descend and another broke its under-carriage in
controls the whole situation.
LEOPARD OR PANTHER. OUR WAR MEMORIAL.
Animal Again Seen in Hongkong.
Confirmation
of the report
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THE STRIKE.
SHIP-OWNERS' STATEMENT ON THE SETTLEMENT.
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Do fault
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the
qnless they help themselves iv is useless for 'Owners to extend the hand of assistance. The system is not that of the Owners, hot of the men, and speaking on behalf of the Siem Jahip Companies concerned I would say that we welcome, BID will it in the inauguration of
whereby the
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Work Soon to Commence.
A Telegraph reporter was in- ormed, in conversation with Sir Paul Chater yesterday, that con- that there is a leopard or panther struction work will be commino CLAUSES OF THE AGREEMENT COMMENTED UPON. at large on the island comes from Mr. J. P. Vieira Remedios, ofed at an early date on the pro-
Cenotaph which i Just before going to press this it is agreed that those men who any scheme
wages ipili jago in their attempting to rescue the stranded airman. A third machine landed Morrison Gap, who writes inform. Pored
to commemorate the services (afternoon, we rwovived from Mr.return. for which vessels are not and rescued two of the atranded whilst the others, one of whom ling us that he was returning from
durtog Sutherland, Chairman of the available, will receive half pay satirety to the proper parties.
The unfortunats -gjajem was wounded, escaped. The revolutionaries retired after a heavy a long walk along the new "Aber- the
for 1Ship-qwners' Committee, a copy until such time as re-instatement deen Road on Saturday evening, engagement into Benoni.
column arrived by the last of the much-awaited report re- can be affected, but the time squeeze is not on "prevalent Military parties have reached Krugersdorp and are now pushing when, at about 7.45 p.m., in
are now in
thegarding the strike settlement limit of such half pay shall in the engagement of seamen bat eastwards.
Inin pearly all Chinese dealings of passing along Black's Links, be
a similar obaracter, and if an a [behalf of the owners.
this connection Operations continued all day long in the vicinity of the Pretoria-came face to face with an animal hands of the Secretary, Mr. M. J.which he was drawing up on not exceed 54 months.
Braen Germiston Railway, which, despite heary bombings, the rebels of the leopard or panther species.
The site for the memorial has The report takes the form of opinion of Shipowners that there result of the late unfortunate The exact spot was near the up- persist in attempting to damage.
Colone Braytenbach's forces have occupied Rietfontein. occupied powder magazine. He been definit ly decided upon. It long letter addressed to H. E. the was far from a unanimous desire strike a clean channel of remun-
Johannesburg Now Safe.
encountered the animal at a din. will be the plot of ground in Governor in which it is stated on the part of employees to leave Oration will to the future exist will at sby rate London, March 14.
tance of only about three yards, Statue Square at present occupied that the pressat report is only a their vessels and that they only did between the masters and the In the bare achieved:=- result of un- A series of Government successes, attended with the slightest and the beast was clearly visible, by the Prince of Wales' Pavilion. Preliminary and that a full and de-sounder severe intimidation which men, it lasses, is chronicled by Reuter's Johannesbur, correspondent on as it was bright moonlight at the The cost is estimated to amount tailed report will be submitted unfortunately existed
Inter.
circumstances it was agreed, and doubted benefic to the community March 13, indicating that the rebels are retreating in all directions. time. The animal was about six to $30,000.
Having set out the terms of the I think rightly so, that men a whole. The risk of Johannesburg falling into the hands of the revolu-feet in length.
The foregoing I trust wil With regard to the Nursing Mr. Remedios was unarmed at Home, which it has been decided settlement agreement, the letter forced out of their positions tionaries has disappeared.
comment on the throngh
of convey the essential details of erect in addition to A defence force in command of General Sir Van de Vente bas the time, and all he could do was to
the various Clauses. Clause 1 sots their Own and in fear settlement and a fall report of Sir Paul Chater captured the important townships of Benoni and Dunswart, on the to stare at the bass, which stood Cenotaph.
not the scale of wages agreed of bodily harm, not only to them-negotiations will follow should
I devire. site | looking at him for about a minute. said
has been Far East Band, and is now marchink to mrakpan,
upo", regarding which Mr.selves but their dependants, many
to add that at the on
13. W Do the west, the Fordsburg Commands, which is close to Suddenly, the animal bounded found
Sutherland says:—-
situsted in Chinese territory of interest Peak.
the last meeting of Shipowners Any Johannesburg, has not yet attacked and is digging in itself, but, swiftly into the bushes on the road
It will be noted that while i called in the circumstances for a further along, the Governmental forces have occupied Roodepoort billside at the top of the road estimate of the cost of this esta-generous concessions have been considerate decision on the part it was panimously agreed to and Florida villages and are marching on Marsisburg, where the fronting Black's Links and was blishment it would be difficult to made in respect of Chinese owned of Shipowners. Admittedly such forma
Hongkong Shipowners revolutionaries are strongly entrencbert in the bills. General Smuts soon out of sight. Needless to add, arrive at, at the moment, but he steamers, the Seamen's Delegates consideration might be construed daociation as it is hoped by so Mr. Remedios was glad to see the thought that it would amount to have met the position very fully as an undesirable precedent in doing concerted aciloa and better
roughly, $300,000.
as regard other Lines. The the commercial fpture of noderstanding as between em- preliminary difficulty in celotia- the Colour and recognis player and employee will result.
that the
Union Fing
Shipowners ny assistance you can give in demanded a Bat percentage of took the oalaion of the special the formation and inaguration increase to be efective over all strika committee of the Chamber of such movement will be greatly Lines, notwithstanding that some of Commerce befare conceding *ppreciated.
Attached to the report is a Shipping Companies, compare the point. As regards the Fund table showing the east of tively recently, bad volu tarly referred to for meeting the ex- London, March 13,
given an increase of som: 18-21 penses (in the shape of balf pay) (the settlement in" percentages In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Frederick Hall, Sir
per cent. to meet the bigher cost of Seamen whose ships are not of wages. This Indian Government's first telegram prior to the Cabinet meeting on Arthur Balfour said that the Washington treaties would only be of living. It was on this poin: immediately available, I would following reductions March 6th. representing that publication was contrary to public binding after ratification. No machinery was proposed for desling that it became apparent at the say that my understanding is that seamen's originaldemand ascom interest. Mr. Chamberlain agreed and was surprised when on after-with amendments submitted by any of the countries concerned.
ontset that difficulties. were this will be met by a Fand ar-pared with the terms finally so- wards mentioning the matter to Mr Montagu the latter said he had There seemed no advantage in discussing whether the aangewest sora to arise between ranged between Dr. Jamieson and ped:-Chinese River steamers Mr. Montagu gave no bint to Lordments would fall to the ground in the event of the American House the Union and the found men of the Cufany beaded by Sirupt. 1000 toga D. W. 25%: owners distrią prominent Cilnese gentle other Chinese steamers therefore that as regard Com Robert Ho Tung, as mentioned indeamboat Compray 50 per cent; įpanies who had not raised the the Government Gazsite of Sator other British River steamers 50 scale of wages for a a zice of day inst. So far as strike pay is per cent Coasting steamers 50 years, the Seamen's demands concerned in the case of no- per cent.: Java Lines 62.5 per
been -thave
con-absorbed seamen, I must explain cent; Pacific Lines, (where under $30) 65 siderable extant and it was that late in the evening of the 4th ge
cent.; and (whare Mr. Chamberlain resented Colonel Wedgwood's insinustion that)
che geoeral opinion of the Ship instant when the hitch in sign. per the reasons publicly given for Mr. Montagu's resignation were a
The Board of Trade returns for February show that exports ping Companies I have had ing the Agreement occurred, ages over $30) 50 par
European Lines (where wages Jamieson aud myself mere pretext.
Mr. T.P. O'Connor asked leave to move the adjournment in totalled £38,230,000 and imports £69.250.000, being decreases of near-the honour to represent that Dr.
substantial com essions should were confronted with an on-under $30) 52.5 per cent. and order to discuss the remarkable incident and put ourselves right 17 £5,000,000 and £7,000,000 respectively compared with January.
Exports of manufactures decreased by £10,000,000 and exports be
Lines reasonable demand in the shape (where wagna over $30) 50 par with the people of India and Eastern Europe.
is with pleasure if a guarantee of 6 months half crat: Australian Lines (whate Mr. Chamberlain did not obj et, she learned that a discussion of cotton yarn manufactures by £6,500 000; and imports of raw
materials fell by £5,250,000. Re-exports totalled £10,000,000, an I have to record that the Chinese Jay if positions were not open for waxes under $30) 62.5 per cent. of Near Eastern policy would be out of order.
Owners were the first to acquiesce turning semen on their arrival and (where wages under $30) 50 In the course of further discussion it transpired that Mr increase of £2,000,000, compared with February, 1921.
with the suggestion put forth his demand was largely respon- per cent
[For the purpose of clarifying Montagu weuld be absent to-day and Mr. O'Connor yielded to
that this immediate increasesible for the breakdown or suspen appeals to postpone the motion till Lord Corzon had made a state-
ES Dr.the above, we give one example. should be made.
ion of negotiations ment and Mr. Montago was able to attend.
MR. MONTAGU'S RESIGNATION,
Lively Parliamentary Discussion.
London. March 13.
In the House of Commons, there was a lively discussion on Mr. Montagu's speech during question-time.
Mr. Chamberlain.said Lord Curzon called his attention to the
last of the beast.
WASHINGTON TREATIES SUBJECT TO
RATIFICATION.
Sir Arthur Balfour's Answers.
tions
already authorised publication. Carzon that there was time to prevent publication. Mr. Chamber of Representatives introducing important modifications of the It Jaiz deplored Mr. Montague poblic reference to Lord Curzon's Pacific Treaty. private letter, of which Lord Curzon did not even keep a copy. It was the kind of letter members of the Cabinet often wrote one to another. He added that Lord Curzon was abed in the country but! he had telephoned that he was coming to London to reply to Mr. Montagu in the House of Lords to-morrow.
PRINCE OPENS COLLEGE FOR INDIAN CADETS.
Appeal to Native Traditions.
Dehradun, March 13.
The Prince of Wales arrived bere this morning and stayed three hours.
BRITISH TRADE.
Returns for February.
London, March 13.
P. AND O. SHARE ISSUE
Over-Subscribed in an Hour.
London, March 13.
The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Co's subscription-list was closed at midday.
Liter. The lists for the Peninsular and Oriental issue were open only for an hour and were largely over-subscribed.
THE US ARMY.'
Reduced Personnel and Expenditure.
Washington, March 13.
EVACUATION OF WEI-HAI-WEL
Date Not Yet Fixed.
London, March 13.
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It will be noted that the Ship Jamieson stated it was not fair to The seaman on Chinese River tequera demanded an in* ping Companies have been form- ask the Shipping Companies to ac
100
the
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
of 4 per cent; ed into groups and negotiations sept it, and on behalf of the crease eventually progressed upon a Shipping Companies I stated they secured an increase of 30 basis of percentages for saw no hope of such an un-percent, which means a reduction in their demands of a quarter or various Lines. The result has warranted concession. Daring been that where low pay was in the final negotiations with dale 25% evidence the Owners were will gates Dr. Jamieson announced ing to concede generous terms that the Shipowers had zefovad and although the original the demand in connection with His Royal Highness opened the Royal Military College for
Seamen's demand in this par- 574 months' half pay and he con cadets, and in the course of a speech said that India's ⚫ervices dar-
ticular respect is for an increase sidered they were fully justified ing the war won for the rising generation the right 16 hold the King's)
of 40% it will be seen that they in so doing. Certain individuals commission and a path to the highest ranks in the Indian Army was
eventually accepted 30. In "con- however bad come forward and now open. Never had a fairer or more honourable field beed displayed
tra distinction" it must b said that if it would assist a set. before. From bis own experionce he could say that the first few
A complete range of sum23 12 22- that in the tlement a Fuad to meet the case blows on the anvil of life give the human weapon a temper which The Army Bill reported to the House of Represent tiras pointed
by Wm. Powell, Ltd.-Page 7. Guarantors were carries through life's battles. He hoped that those responsible for provides for a reduction of the Regular Army to. 115,000 men and case of the higher paid services, would be raised; no nemes of hats for men is now being shown MD- The attention of Volunteers is Lines the original d-mands tioned to the administration of the College would keep before them the ideals 11,000 officers. The Army expenditure is reduced by $116,000,000 touch as European and Pacific the
the Delegates. of the English Public Schools, and also foster and maintain the old $270,000,000,
called for between 30 and 40%, in- H.M. Consul-General for Canton called to the field day to be held Indian spirit of reverence, which bound master and pupil together.
crease and the settlement re-in his propouncement appealed on Sunday-Page 4.
Those who desire to be invited The Prince advised students to work hard, play hard, live an up
faulted in the men accepting 20 to the Seamen's Union and R-p right Life, and to maintain untarnished the martial traditions of
of per cent. and 15 per cent. The resentatives
Canton to the reception and ball in con- India's fighting men.
attached schedule of percentages Chamber of Commerce to subnection with the visit of H.K.H, speaks for itself and I consider scribe to the movement no gen. the Prince of Wales should con
An extraordinary Keneral represente a correct and impartial erously put forward, and as far salt the notice on Page 4.
they meeting of the British Legion is resume of the Agreement arrived as the Canton Chamber of Com
concerned Dr. Jamieson's attitude at the promised sabmit the pro-
to time he entered the negotiations posal to their maio body-Page 4.
Don't use your telephone at until the final settlement of dis- From the Governmeät Galle pute was, that he would not be a of Saturday fast, I learned Sir certain times to-morrow after- party to anything unless it was Robert Ho Tung is responsible noon. Fire Drill at the exchange The Angors Mission, headed by Yussuf and Kemal Bey, Com- fair to both sides, and while the for the establishment of the Fund is being practised-Page 44,
The Glenogle has arrived and missary of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in London to confer with the general commercial problem was in question and I shall get in London, March 13.
Government.
becoming dai'y more difficult,touch with him inmediately to cons gnees of cargo are given the
customary notice. Page 4 I give it #5 wy opinion, scertain his views and the scope
A fully furnished six-roomed Shipowners, in making such of the Fund, also details of its concations as they have done administration. This in a measure bungalow is to be let at Magazine
Gap.-Page 4. were not unduly influenced by is a charitable and sutirelyMeseys, Kustard and Co. have anything other than the grave outside the province, of the commercial hold up and of the Steamship Owners, but at sweet been appointed agents for the hardship entailed on those on ite-ing held on Wednesday last when near Howe Sewing Machine ly disinterested in
point the Agreement was ratified Company. Page 1.
A Cabaret Dance is taking of disagreement between the appe led to Owners to do their Daion and Shipowners, atmoss to genersilly assist the place at the Kowloon Teatre
to-night-Page 12 A quarter of a million skilled engineers are idie, to-day as a give this opinion with all due Administrator, whoever he may
Carko per Blue Fannel" bosta result of the lock-out.
reserve but feel that my remarks, in making a fair distribution which weak up to Shanghal is are in line with the general views under the terms of our grow being brought here. For list of ShipownerE.
ment. It was ho vever generally
Later on the Prince reviewed a march-past of the Debra-dan garrison and presented colours to the cadets of the Royal Militars | School at Sanawar.
In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Walter de Frece, Sir The Prince, then left for Gujrools in a pig-sticking cap. From Hamar Greenwood, on behalf of Mr. Churchill, said no date had Rauter's special correspondent with the Prince's party.
been fixed for the evacuation of Wei-bai-wai.
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AMERICA'S CLAIM FOR OCCUPATION COSTS.
London and Paris Views.
Political circles in Paris are disposed to view tragically America's demand for payment of the cost of occupation, pointing. out that the demand would absorb practically the whole of the milliard marks on reparations account which the Allies have just succeeded in apportioning an.ong themselves.
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Correspondents as Washington dec are that the demand, coupled
ANGORA MISSION IN LONDON.
London, March 13.
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT AGREES DATE FOR GENOA.
Londen, March 13. The Italian Government has agreed that the Genos conference
with the refusal to attend lienos, is the starting-point of America's open on April 10. foreign policy, which is described as bringing tactful pressure on certain elements in Europe.
English Prees comments regard United States' demand as indicating America's grim sense of humour, prompted less by the ideal of getting money then of s-curing a bargaining position with s view to forcing the Allies to parsas a policy towards Germany more
in accordance with American ideas.
PERSIAN OIL ROYALTIES.
Allahabad, March 13: Amesange from Teheran says the Persian Government "bas: received £200,000 from Washington against furture, oil royalties voled by the Mejliss. This indicates that the Standard Oil and “Abaki Pärsian. Companies have reached, in ́agreement zegarding their gomiloting införesls,
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THE ENGINEERING LOCK-OUT.
London. March 13
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.
" London, March 13. In a Soccer match England beat Wales by one goal to nil Liverpool.
NEW GREEK CABINET.
H. Stratos is forming a Cabinet,
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to be bold on Monday afternoon.
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Clause 2-It will be noted that understood that the Fund must of ships ses page 5,
The World Thestra advertise
It has been agreed men will be entirely disassociated with the