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THE PRINCE'S VISIT.
Singapore, March, 18. All arrangements for the Malaya Borneo Exhibition are completed. Most of the buildings are erected asd will present an imposing spectacle both outside and inside. There will be thousands of ex- hibits. from Malaya, Borneo, China. England, Canada, Australia, America and Japan. Medals and Diplomas will be awarded.
Singapore is being profusely des cerated for the Prince's visit. Fress eriticisms say that such are "largely unnecessary, spalling the natural beauty of the place.
It is expected that a unique event will be the children's wel. come, which will be the largest the Prince has seen on his tour.
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Championship of the Colony.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17. 1922
EARLIER TELEGRAMÁ
THE RAND TROUBLE.
Johannesburg, March 16.
A different atmosphere new prevails, due to the master strokes of General Smuts, who surprised the most sanguine in the re- establishing of law and order. The Fordsburg stronghold was most formidable, contalaing a series of deep trenches and rifle pits. When the operations were ezncluded many women and children were found to have been foodlass for two days.
Later.
The military aspect of the industrial upheaval is now regard- ed as ended, except for the clearing up proceedings. The moderates are anxious to return to work not only in the mines but generally,
The Industrial Federation and various unions did not con- arm the recent order calling a general strike; consequently, some of the leaders, who throughout have opposed the revolutionaries, are now advocating resumption of work and submission of the posi tion to the Trade Unions, which may need reformation.
The old Industrial Federation, as distinct from the augmented Federation executive, announces that the general strike is null and void and the angmented executive will call off the mining strike. The Federation repudiates complicity in the revolution.
THE WASHINGTON TREATIES,
Washington, March 16. The Senate has defeated the Pitman amendment to the Four Power Treaty by 50 votes to 2. The amendment was similar to two already rejected, and contained provision that outside nations should participate in the discussion on international controversies arising out of the Pacifc.
Later.
Leaders of the opposing parties in the Senate have agreed to take the final vote on the Four Power Treaty on the 24th inst. and have
At the Victoria Beerentian Club! on Wednesday evening Mr J. Arranged that no further reservations or amendments be voted apon until Tuesday; also that the duration of speeches be limited. The Sasl vote will be taken without debate as soon as the Senate meels on Friday. The administration leaders welcome the agreement, as Fah de breaks indicates that the Opposition has abandoned its plans for pro-
langing the fight, and ratification of the pact is now assured.
| L-uch defeated Mr E. Guimaries in the Hilliard Championship. the hnal score standing at 20 and 4537 respectively.
2 and 1 consistently. The 1 gumr proved very interesting. jamanes at one time leing
behind. With steady ply be however redwed the margin.
Last evening. L A. Osmand played with W. Pitt in the second round. for the Billiards Championship of the Colony and won after a very grd game, the scores being 500 and 233 respectively. Osmund's highest break was 44. Pitt's 30. P. lost many opportunities of scoring in playing for position, whereas 03mund, who was favour- ed with a certain amount of luck. had matters his own way. Mr. J. James refereed the match.
THE TENNIS TOURNA- MENTS.
THE SHIPBUILDING DISPUTE.
London, March 16.
As the result of the intervention of the Minister for Labour, negotiations in the shipbuilding dispute have been resumed. reduction in wage, has been suspended.
EGYPTS INDEPENDENCE "PROCLAIMED.
Cairo, March 16.
The
As the outcome of the Anglo-Egyptian negotiations, the Sul- tanian rescrip: proclaims the independence of Sultan Fuad whol assumes the title of King of Egypt.
THE "OPEN DOOR.”
him that it would be a little more decent, not to say appropriate, if { nations which were talking about) Chinese Diplomatist's Protest opening them up would start by considering what might be their Mr Chao-Hsin Chu, Chinese views on the
matier Charge d'Affaires in London. When the original policy of speaking at the annual dinner of the open door was first advocated the Central Union of Chinese (by the American statesman, Mr. Yesterday's Play. Students in Great Britain and John Hay, about a quarter of a Ireland, alluded to the Open century ago, be "said: "Whoever Chief interest at the H. R. CC Door."
understands Crina, socially. yesterday centred in the meeting Mr. Chu said that the subject politically, economically, religi Ne Woag Purkeung and M. K. Lhad been talked about too much ously, holds the key to the world's in the open sin des championship, and many who called themselves politics for the next five in the day's form they were well the friends of China were perpetu- centuries." They. of course. matched and it seeme l aayiots's ally dragging the "open door" into knew their own country better zumel Seither was melind to their speeches. A leading suth than any outsiders, even those take much risk, and mostly a wasity on the subject we spoke who called themselves friends of fuil watching, with a hete weiter on it the other day, a man who China. They bad the key, and mett a heu Lo looked like usedina knew a good deal about Chica,they could and knew how to open the ecoce at two at all. Wong made the following remarks the door. In fact, the door was Podruns won 2-4, 44, ink, 27. "The origin of the open door always kept wide open. Was goes into the third road.
policy was in the sens of defence richer restits were:
against Russia and Germany, in The Legation bas always en- the Far East. Now the questiondeavoured to encourage the educa was settled. Unless care weretion and prosperity of Chinese taken. however, the open door students in this country. It was might be closed. The best plan a much harder task than it ought would be to have a frank talk to be, and in America it was much Handicap Double-B.3. Smist, upon the subject between the easier. He would like to see in principal Powers concerned. The this country far greater educa- most interesting thing would be tional facilities in the universities to find out how to open up China.and colleges for Chinese students, Railways would be needed, and far greater facilities in the factor- would be of enormous benefit to iee for learning really practical, con mercial nations trading with technical education. He could China, as well as to many millions not understand why British msau- of Chinese." They would notice facturers did not realise that every
Experts Single-Capt. P. II. Denies beat D. 8. Green Ron of
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Hasdrop Singles A. "—A. Brearley -26 bert B. Ban
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Mnel Double--H. 3. Natt and Mike Wentworth beat H. Bennett and Mrs. A. G. Sumpas 15.1, 97, 20, 6-3; Lt. A. Libell an! Mr. A
CHINESE STUDENTS.
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-15 beat N. 1.. Smith and Mrs.
seemed to be very anxious pot place of basiness would be in 您 potential com-
N. L. Smith 205620, 6-merely to tell them what the "open fatore
14. E. Ellans and Mrs. C. B. door was. but to tell them how to merciai traveller for them.
Brown (-15 Best 6. I. Wilson open it. One would think from He would sugges: to thei ard M. A. E. Crapueil ---15) 6-1,what he says that Chins was British Government that it might P.; E. Gumbs asi die, üritable new country, created at the do very well to concentrate its 123 6) beat Major f. 1 Lloyd and Peace Conference to take steps efforts on facilitating study for Mrd Winslow—15, 6-8, 7-5, 6-0 in the art of self-government. Chinese students .. in this Surg. La. . H. Hayes and Dr. G. Might be point out that China's country, since it would be in the Turner-1 61 heat Mayer P. Sdoor had been and is wide open interests of British trade as well Tomlinson and Mrs. Verral -
to the commerce of the world in as in that of the promotion of a equal opportunity? Was it not better understanding between the fair to ask whether China had two countries. At the same time not views of her own as to how he thought it essential to suggest Open Slagles.-T. Lay . 8. A. she should be opened up. Judg to the friends of all Chinese. Romjahn: (), Rumjaha v. L. Nelsoning from the way some people students that before they sent Opeu. Doubler.J. Rodger Jor talked, China was very much in their relatives over here they and ́6. Rodger v. R. K. Valentin: the position of some joint at should inquire most carefully in and D. J. Valentine.
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from consuming districts, especial- ly from Yunnan province which is sure to give an impulse to the pre- sent depressed state of our mar- Effect of Seamen's Strikeket. Unsold stock, 2,600 bales; Messrs. Polchwalls and Kotwall bargains in Chinese hands, 8,000
bales. in their report issued yesterday. Handicap Singles A.-Major trying to discuss how they could enable them to prosecute their
Shanghal-The eagerness of state: J. J. Lloyd v. Capt. P. H. Davies, best carve it up to their own ad-studies. It was very little ase
Handicap Singles Pay rantage, while all the while pre-damping a student in London January par str. Kashmir, the pro- their stocks, which are rather Since our last report on the 81st foreign holders to part with Com. F. Vinings. F. M. Ellis; Htending that they really had no and thinking that every educa-longed seamen's strike during this heavy, at lower rates, has prompt Crowley . J. W. Moran.
personal interest in the matter at tional establiebtoent was ready long interval, has greatly paralized Chinese buyers to fill up their Handicap Double-G. H. Wall, and that they were really and willing to receive him. son and C. D. Lambert v. C. C. actuated by the greatest goodwill Most
ed business. Our yarn market re-immediate requirements and the of them were foll! Stark and B. D. C. Morgan. towards the animal which had up, and it was vital if delar mained extremely dail and only latest reports show a tendency to Mixed Doubles.. B. Penman furnished the chief dish of the and expense were to be avoided small lots have changed hands forwards continued inquiry from sur aal Mr. Armstrong . C. G.evening-
that inquiries should be instituted urgent requirements at a decline rounding countries.
Japanese Yars. Owing to a Perdue and Mrs. Cavalier; F. A.
“UNCTUOUS HUMBUG."
well in advance so as to enable $3 to $7 per bale, with business Redmond and Mrs. Lawes v. G.
Resily, he thought a lot of ach student when he arrived to resulting in about 4,000 bales. An substantial drop in the prices of W. Sewell and Miss H. Irving
what he believed the English o op at once at the institution usual feature is direct exporta-this yarn in Japan there has been called," unctuous humbug' was which he favoured. What was tion from Shanghai of a large a fall of $7, to $9 per bale at cur being talked with respect to needed was better organisation. quantity of Indian yarn to Canton, place and the uncertainty of the China. They knew perfectly wet! and if they had this in China This was supplied at lower rates market in Japan se retarding A grant of land for the establish- what they wanted. They knew they could insist on the authori- than those ruling at our place, buyers from making further bar- ment of a Christian village with perfectly well what the "open ties fa this country co-operating and further affected our market, gains in spot or forward deliveries. Baw Cotton: No business of its own school is reported by the door" meant. They knew per-with them. Waat the Legation which, at the close, keeps very Chinese press. The land, consist-tectly well what they intended to wished to do was to smooth the inactive. As the seamen's strike importance has passed. In this." ing of 80 mow, is being donated do and they knew perfectly well path of every student and to is now sattled and business is staple commodity during this t by General Feng Yu-hsiang, the what they intended others should make his stay in this country assuming its normal aspect, we terval. Present stock, 100- Ba
have every hope of good inquiry Bengal Christian Tuchun of Shensi. · not do. It sometimes seemed to "agreeable and profitable.
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