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FRIDAY JUNE
16
1922.
日蟹十弍月五
THE HAGUE CONFERENCE..
TELEPHONE CHARGES.
THE IRISH CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Churchill Says It Conforms to Treaty.
Beater's Service i
London, June 13.
Southern Unionists' Doubts.
British Delegates Discuss Policy...
Bruter's Service.)
The Hague, June 15.
Government Reply To Questions
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CANTON COUP..
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WU TING-FANG'S DENIAL
"No Premiership Offered Me.”
MESSAGE TO THE ** TELEGRAPH.”
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the effect been offered to Dr. Wa Ting-fang ↑
The proposed Increase in the Chan's Forces Seize Forts. The Dominions and British delegates last ovaning discussed the telephone charges was again
Just before going to press new3. Following joint conference between the B.itish and frish
The Dominion delegates before the Legislative Council this signatories to the Treaty at Downing Street this morning. Mr. Empire's policy at the conferance. Church 11. in the House of Commons this afternoon, announced that emphasised the point that they must refer to their respective Gov-firon, when the Hop was received from our Canton Has the Premiership of Chine the Government opined that the Irish Constitution conformed to the ernments the question of their representation on the final commis Chow Shou-son and the Hea. Mr. correspondent
a surprise attack Dahles from the North are to the Treaty. The Constitution will be published in to-morrow's news-ision, which the Russians will attend. Sir Francis Bell declared that A. R. Lowe addressed questions that
the three principal effect that the post bas boom papers. Meanwhile he would postpone his Irish statement pending New Zealand will not be represented directly, and it is noteworthy to the Government on the subject
forts near Canton, troops under offered him; but Dr. Wu himself, Mr. Chow's Query. the completion of the Irish, elections on Tuesday, after which he that not a single representative from South Africs is at the confer-
Commander Yip Kue, an adher-in a special telegram to the #ace, but all the delegatas hare not yet arrived. would be able to give a better mocount of the position.
France will be represented for the first few days by her minister | The first question was put by lent of Ueneral Chan King-ming, Hongkong Telegraph, definitaly the Hon. Mr. Choahou-son and ware completely successful and asserts that no such offer has been Representatives of the Southern Irish Vaionists, who partici- at The Hague.
The Russian delegation will number sixteen headed by MM. replied to By the acting Colonial obtained possession of the forts made to him. pated in the London negotiations, bare written Mr. Churchill say.
Secretary (Eon. Mr. A. G. H.without much resistance.
It will be recalled that a few fog that they fully recognise the concessions made, but are not Krassin, Litoinca, and Rakowsky.
France and Belgium.
Flateber, C.M.G.) The question,
Sun Yat-sen, recognising the days ago report stated that satisfied that any Senate constituted as proposed by popular election
General Wu Pei-fo had tele- Paris, June 15. together with the Iraply, in giren
danger which this more with powers so strictly limited can afford genuine protection to the
The French delegates to The Hague Conference have not yet below:-
has produced, is said to have graphically urged Dr. We to pro- -minorities in Ireland.
departed. The conversation between M. Poincare and the Belgian
Question.
ded. Report has it that he has ceed from Canton to Peking in South Irish Constitution.
Foreign Minister, M. Jaspar, which took place yesterday, resulted. London, June 15.
Will the Government. before gone aboard one of the Northern connection with the reunification com-cruisers, the officers of which are negotiations. This request has The draft of the South Irish Constitution has been published.cording to the newspapers, in Belgium intimating her intention of binding itself. depate &
now been backed up by the The preamble gives the Anglo-Irish Treaty torce of law and any adhering to her attitude regarding Russian' private property, which petent official to explain to still loyal to him.
Governor of Shansi, who has the combined Committeer of the
were cabled Dr. Wa supporting General provision, constitution or law conflicting with the Treaty will be caused a most serious crisis at Genos.
The Conference" Opened.
following items Hongkong General Chamber of void. The Constitution states that the Irish Free State is a co-equal
The Hague, June 15.
Commerce And the Chinese received earlier in the day from Wa Pei-fo's suggestion. Reuter's Pekingcorrespondentconvey this member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The nationa!!
The Conference on the Russian question was opened as the General Chamber of Commerce our Canton correspondent- languages of the Irish and English are equally recognised as official
The Datch Foreign Minister, who was subse the terms of the Agreement with Considerable apprehension pre-news in the following telegram :---- Peking. June 15-The Sbɛnsi and men and wornen have equal rights of citizenship, including Palace of Peace
in Both quently elected Chairman, on the British delegates proposal, wel- the China & Japan Telephone & vails
the city Muffrage. No law may discriminate between religions. Chambers will be elected by proportional representation comed the delegates on behalf of H.M. the Queen, the British. Electric Co., Ltd., so that the garding the possibility of fighting Governor (Yen Shih-shan) bas
The sitting only commercial thirty years French and Italian representatives thanking him.
community may in the near future. As a result telegraphell to Dr. Wu Ting-fang but the senate will be chosen by citizens, over
realise whether the terms are many merchants and the families in Canton supporting Wa Pei-fu's of age from a nominated panal. Hsif the members of the first lasted one hour.
jas: and equitable from their of wealthy Chinese have left, telegram urging Dr. Wu to Senate, however, will be nominated by the Premier and the other
point of view as public subscribers some going to Hongkong and proceed to Peking. Yen Shib-shan sdds that the country has been in half elected by the Chamber in accordance with the proportional
so the Telephone Co.?
others to their native villages.
the throes of civil war for several representation principle. Parliamentarians, including the Parlia
years to such an extent that the ment to be elected to-morrow, must take the oath, cabled on Decem ber 6. The Crown will be represented by a Governor-General whose
Wa Pet-fu is sincerely powers will be similar to the Governor-General of Canada. The Free State will not be required to participate in any war without the assent of its Parliament, except in the event of actual invasion. The Executive Council will consist of not more than twelve Ministers. The President of the Council will be nominated by the Chamber, while the Vice-President and two other Ministers who will be members of the Chamber, will be nominated by the president and others by a Committee impartially representing the Chamber.
FAMOUS AVIATOR'S OBSEQUIES.
Two-Mile Procession Follows Sir Ross Smith.
Adelaide, June 15.
The streets were thronged with dense crowds from an early hour at the funeral of Sir Rosa Smith. Fisgs were at half-mast and business premises closed, while the Court adjourned at midday as a taken of respect.
After a brief service at the Cathedral, the cortege, preceded by a firing-party, starred for the cemetery. The coffin, on which were Sir! Ross Smith's decorations and personal equipment and numerous wreaths, was borne of & R.A.F. trailer and escorted by members of the Air Force Official and private carriages followed the procession, which was two miles in length.
THE LOWERED BANK RATE. Expected to Aid in Trade Revival.
London. June 15. The reduction in the Bank-rate was largely unexpected. It is now the lowest since January 1914, when it stood at 3 per cent. This is generally welcomed 18 assisting a trade revival and releasing money for foreign and colonial ventures.
MISSIONARY EXHIBITION.
Chinese Blind Band to Tour Provinces.
Lundoa, June 15.
The "Africa and East" Exhibition at the Royal Agricoltural Hall, organised by the Church Missionary. Society, has concluded. It was a most complete success, being attended by 20,000 visitors. A Chinese blind band was the greatest attraction, and is now com mencing a year's tour in the provinces.
FATALITIES IN AMERICAN COAL STRIKE.
New Miners Ambushed.
Salt Lake Ciły, June 15.
Answer.
Certainly, sir. Arrangements |
Mr. Lowe's Questions, The Hon. Mr. A.R. Low bad A train carrying new miners to a mise in Carson County, three questions. Below we give Utah, was ambushed, the mine guard killed, and two passengers their text together with the reply wounded. The Governor bas proclaimed martial law in the coal of the Acting Colonial Secretary were sympathisers with (Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, district. It is believed that the assailants
C. M.G:- the strikers.
TO RELIEVE H.M.S. CURLEW.
The Despatch For Hongkong.
London, June 15. The new light cruiser Despatch, 4,765 tons, built at Govan, has been commissioned at Chatham for the Chias Station, relieving H.M.S. Curlew.
The Deapaich is a sister ship of the Delhi, the flagship of the | First Ligh: Cruiser Squadron.
TEACHERS' SUPERANNUATION BILL.
Government to Proceed With Measure. · The Bank was undoubtedly inflaenced by the recent reduction
London, June 15. in American money rates: Another factor is believed to have been the Government's desire to facilitate the funding debt in order to avoid) In the House of Commons, in reply to questions, notwithstanding undermining confidence in gilt-edged securities in view of the large the Government defeat on May 16, Mr. Lloyd George said he had loan operations no ending, also the big Indian loan at present being decided to proceed with the Teachers' Superannuation Bill in view
of the Selec: Committee's report. marketed.
LORD NORTHCLIFFE SUED FOR LIBEL.
By Associated Newpapers' Directors.
London, Jace 15
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SOVIET PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH.
Vatican Intervenes.
Warsaw, Jane 13. The recent secession of Lord Northcliffe's newspapers from the According to the newspapers, the Vatican has intervened with Newspaper Proprietors' Association is recalled by an announcement) that Mr. Walter Fish and Sir Andrew Caird, Director and Vice Chair Moscow on behalf of Ceiplak, the Catholic Archbishop of Petrograd, ras respectively of the Associated Newspapers, have issued writs who was recently arrested by the Soviet authorities. for libel against Lord Northcliffe. The Associated Newspapers comprise the Daily Mail, the Errning Stir and the Werkly Despatch The complainants continue to exercise their functions.
CONTROL OF GERMAN FINANCE.
Reparation Commission's Note.
Paris, June 15.
The Reparation Commi sion's note to Germany says that the questions of the control of German expenditure and revenue and the export of German capital will be investigated by a guarantee cam- mittee acting in conjunction with the Germana Government. The Commission awaits detailed proposals for decreasing the deficit in the German railway and postal estimates.
THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION:
Organising Far Eastern Colonies.
London, June 15.
The Colonial Secretary has appointed Sir Frank Bettenham s Chairman of a Committee to organise the Far Eastern group of calories in connection with the Empire Exhibition.
THE NEXT OLYMPIAD.
French Chamber Votes Fr. 10,000,000.
Paris, June 15. The Chamber has voted ten million francs for the preliminary expensee of the 1924 Olympiad.
SOUTH WALES MINERS.
Ten Thousand on Strike.
London, June 15.
Ten thousand miners have struck in South Wales owing to the refusal of certain members of the Craftsmen Union to join the Miners Federation.
-BRITISH-TRADE RETURNS
London, June 15. The Board of Trade Journal states that imports for the month of May were £88,000,000, exports £58,000,000 and re-exports nearly £9,000,000; sotapared with imports £80,000,000, exports £55,000,000 and re-exports £9,000,000 for the month of April.
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PORTUGUESE AIRMEN'S FLIGHT.
Rio de Janeiro, June 15, The Portuguese airmen, continuing their flight down the coast,
COUNTY CRICKET.
London, Jace 15.
At Nottingham, the home team defeated Northants by nine wicket
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In consequence of an intim- ation from the Presidential have been made for a resting in Palace that Sun Yat-sen willation's virility is threatened. Ho this Chamber at noon on the 19th. suitably punish General Chan's anxious for reuniãcation in the Colonial troops within four days, a an interests of the people. Yon June, at which the Secretary will explain in detail ber of guns have been mounted Shih-shan therefore hopes that bave on Koon Yam Hill and the war Dr. Wu Ting-fang will leave for the negotiations which taken place, and the terms which ships bave been made ready for Peking immediately. it is proposed to offer to the action.
Iatter's presence in Peking would ot Company. Members this The commanders of more than aid materially in breaking down Council are invited to be present, 60 battalions of General_Chan's | the barriers and clearing the way if they so wish.
troops have held a general meet towards a general auderstanding ing at White Cloud Hill, stland cemplate, reunification which is was decided to temend } Yesterday we Peking numben payment from the Canton Gar-came to bazyl Bating (22) ernment immediately. it being W. W. Yes, the new Premier added that no delay or excuse had telegraphed Dr. Wu Ting will be accepted.
fang actually offering him the An interesting development Premiership, but that no reply has occurred regarding the had been received.
On receipt of that message, wO Quration,
section of General Chan's troops commanded by Yip Kue. It ap-sant a telegram to Dr. Wa in the 1. Assuming that the recent pears that San Yat-sen ordered following terms valuation by experts of the China Commander Yip to
"Peking reports Premiership Japsa Telephone & Electric troops out of Canton and to offered you. Would appreciate Co.Ltd.andertaking in Hongkong undertake the defence of the statement your intentions." is in the neighbourhood of £280,- West River. In reply. the In reply to this massage, Dr.Wn 000. will the Government explain commander sent & represents Ting-fang has replied as follows:
Hongkong Telegraph, Hong- why this has been arrived at sive to explain to Sun Yat-880 on the basis of compul that as all the forces formerly koug-Peking reports as usual No Premiership oily acquired undertaking when stationed in the city have been unreliable. thenew local company to be formed sent to the North and the de-offered me.-Wu Ting-fang," to purchase same is to comprise fences of Canton are thus weaken-| There the situation remains at It will be noticed the same shareholders, viz:{aced, he must wait until normal the present cording to the latest records at the conditions are resumed before that Dr. Wa does not indicate his Supreme Court), the Oriental sending his troops elsewhere. It attitude towards acceptance of Telephone Co. and one other: and is stated that Commander Yip be post, merely contesting him- in view of this fact will the has moved most of his forces ou: self with a denial of the report Government order a new valus of range of the cruisers' guns, that the Premiership has been tion to be made on a commercial encamping them in such a posi- offered him. In view, however, of tion as to bar the way to Shiu-the telegram nos sant him by the Governor of Shansi, something kwao.
should emerge in the near future 1. Mr. Cook, who valued the Yesterday about a thousand to indicate whether Dr. Wa is undertaking in approximately the prisonere taken in the Kiangi likely to respond to the overturea sum of £280,000, did not contem fighting arrived in Canton. They which are being made to him. plate ita compulsory acquisition. are to be paraded through "the nor did be suggest that he had principal streets in order to based bis valuation upon such demonstrate the success of the acquisitión. The Government bas expedition. madaexhaustiva enquiries regard- ing the commercial value of the
at £20,566. 13. sider that a further valuation down
1ld. undertaking and it does not con- would serve any useful purpose Works Falues them at a very to-day.--Page 4.
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basis?
Answer,
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wuch higher figure.
Question.
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
"Someone Most Pay" is being shown at the World Theatre
The residents of Kowloon are 2. Is the Government aware
given a notice by the Water that according to the latest filed
Authority regarding the water Balance Sheet. 31st December, 3. In view of the fact that the shortage.-Page 4. 1920, the value of the goodwili Chins and Japan Telephone and Further Rider Mains in Hoog- and undertaking" is put down at Electric Co, Ltd, is in sound kong will be brought into opera. £103,000- and that the Anditors financial condition, even without tien on Sunday. Page 4. of the Company (Messrs. taking into account the assumed. The O. B. K. advise consignOOS Price Waterhouse & Colaceration in the capital value of of the arrival of the Arguo Maru [C.A.) certify the .
Balance its assets, and is now seeking to from Hamburg-Page 4. Shoetubject to specific pro break the contract of 1805 on the The Teang Fook-Piano-Co vision for depreciation and accru- ground that the £10 rate does not have new pianos for sale —Pago 2 ing renewals," which means that pay, as well as the old $100 "The Poppy Girl's Husband" as a continuing company it is rate which lotter rate if is the title of the principal film doubtful whether £103,000 is at had been continued would the Star Theatre to-night-- fair value for the plant having have proved a source of great Pago 12 jregard to old age and partial ob profit to the Company during the At the Kowloon Theatre this solescence, and that this reselling regims of the high rate of the evening "Something Differant,” to linelf, at a proɔ̃t of (say)[dollar; and bearing in mind that is being shown.—Fage 12. £150,000 means the extortion of the new rates not only reinstate higher rates from subscribers the old rate but are in themselves largely to recoup the new 40% to Local Company for depreciation the Government claim damages To-Day's Exchange. obsolescence on the old based on the present value of the The closing rate of the dollar plant?
dollar 2/6, Le. say 5,000 subscribers demand to-day was 2«.-7.1/162. at $20.00 each for the 16 yeLTE
The Weather. remaining of the agreement ex- piring 1930. to all say $750,000 or
and
Answer.. The Government has had before it the 1520 balance sheet and it is satisfied that the present {day low of the tradertaking Idoes not appear therein. For ex
ample, land and buildings are put l
54% higher, willl
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