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IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.'
THE CANTON SITUATION.
News in Today's New Adver isements.
ANGLO-FRENCH GATHERING IN LONDON.
Inquiry Into Germany's Finances.
M. POINCARE'S SPEECH AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR.
Beuteria Service.
Interesting Parliamentary Debate.
Router Service.
Landau, Junà 19. In the House of Commons, during the Committee stage of the Finance Bill. Major Mackenzie Wood moved an amendmect with a view to abolishing Imperial preferences.
In the course of the discussion, in which the preferendis on lea and sugar were particularly criticised, Col. Wedgwood said that the Labour Party was opposed to any attempt to bind the Empire by means of preferences for which the consumer had to pay.
London, June 19. M. Poincare this morning placed a wreath on the Tomb of the
Sir Robert Horne said that this was not a question of imposing: Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey, and mada a speech de claring: France will never forget the help he gave us, thus bus reducing tariffs. Preferences had resulted in cheapening the people's food, and creating employment by increasing trade with cementing the unalterable friendship of the two countries."
Mr. Lloyd George entertained at luncheon M. Poincare and dominious on whose markets we must, nowadays, rely. The Marshal Petain at Downing Street Members of the Cabinet, the advantages of preferences in the Dominions were notorious. The French Ambassador. Lord Stamfordham, and Lord Derby were manner in which the United States was building up trade on the present, after which Mr. Lloyd George and M. Poincare beld a con-basis of preferences was becoming a serious menace ta British in- eustries. He asserted that the removal of preferences from the ference. M. Poincare is returning to Paris, this evening to attend A Dominions would shake the fabric of the Empire. meeting of the Council of Ministers to discuss the question of French participation in The Hague coramission to meet the Russians.
French Press Cordial Again.
Paris, June 19.
The amendment was rejected by 262 votes to 84.
During the course of the debate, Major Mackenzie Wood said. although we had given ladis a preference in respect of tea she had retaliated by imposing protective duties on cotton.
Mr. Lyle Samuel declared this! the Imperial preference on lea infhad resulted in a loss of £10,000,00) in revenue without advantage
to the consumer.
The newspapers give prominence to the Verdun celebrations London. They declare these to prove that the Eatents Cordials still lives, and bope that the meeting between Mr. Lloyd George and M. Paincare will lead to a political rapprochement.
In The Cabinet Chamber.
London, June 19.
At a luncheon at Downing Street. Mr. Lloyd George sat at the head of the table, with M. Poincare on his right and Lord Stamford ham on his left. Mr. Chamberlain presided at a second table 'with Masshal Petain on his right and the French Ambassador on his left All the rembers of the Cabinet, except Marquis Carzon and Lorf Birkenhead were present.
There were no speeches, Mr. Lloyd George merely tossting the King and M. Millerand. Afterwards the party went into the garden, where they were photographed. The party then broke up, Mr. Lloyd George, M. Poincare. Count de Saint Aulaire (the French Ambassador), the Earl of Balfour and Sir Robert Horne going to the Cabinet-Room, where important discussions were undertaken.
Decision Regarding Germany.
Later.
After the conference Mr. Lloyd George and M. Poincare officially announced that the Reparation Commission will conduct an enquiry into the means of re-establishing Germany's Finances.
M. Poincare returns to London probably at the end of July to discuss the Commission's report. Meanwhite no coercive measures against Germany are contemplated
France to Participate in Russian Commission at The Hague.
The Hague, Juce 19.
France bas intimated ber readiness to participate in the com- mission to meet the Russians on which twenty-two States will be represented.
DAVIS CUP COMPETITION.
Wins by India and British Isles.
London, Jane 19.
At Beckenham. in glorious weather "before. a micderate attendance, in the first round of the Davis Cup Singles, A. A. Fyzes (India) beat Misu (Rumania) by 36, 57, 6'4,64 6'0. Throughout. Fyzze was most steady. He played aggressively after the second set. Misu began well but fell to pieces towards the end.
A. A. Frzee (India) beat M. Stern (Rumania) by 60, 61, 61. The winner was not extended. He was markedly superior through.
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British Victories.
Sir Robert Horue, replying, said that the original reduction in the tea duty from one shilling to ton pence went directly into the pockets of the people, because ninety par cant. of ibe tếp was im- ported from the Empire.
Commander Kenworthy mored that a further 23, reduction in' herea duty be made, to sixpence per pound. He doubted whether the Treasury would lose thereby in view of the possibility of greatly increased consumption.
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The Solicitor-General pointed out that hitherto there had been system of co-relation among breakfast bererszes so that tea, coffe and cocos were equally taxed. If an equivalent was to be maintai ed a reduction in ten daty would involve a corresponding reduction in coffee and cocos. The total los in revenus do sach a proposal would be £3,000,000 in a fail year. The reductions already made were most substantiat and the Exchequer could go no farther.
The amendment was rejected by 225 votes to Kā.
THE ARMAMENT RESTRICTION TREATY.
Bill Introduced in the House of Lords.
Loudon, June 19.
The text has been issued of the Bill introduced by Lord Lee ic the House of Lords for carrying out the Washingte treaties for the limitation of caval armaments and the protection of non-combatants at sea in war time.
The Bill restricts the building of warshipe except by licence of the Admiralty, and empowers the Admiralty to search any ship in course of building, or being altered, armed, as equipped, and to seize the ship where there is reasonable ground for believing that the Act is being contravened. The penalty for contravention is imprison-i ment for a period not exceeding two years. with or without hard labour, or a fine not exceeding £100 sterling, or both, and forfeiture of the ship.
Anyone violating the rules of warfare against commerce is liable) to punishment similarly as for piracy,
The provisions cover the whole of the Empire, except the Dominions, fodia, and the Irish Free State when constituted.
BRITISH DYESTUFFS CORPORATION.
Government Investigation Refused.
London, June 19.
U.S. CONSUL VISITS SUN YAT-SEN.
PROMISE OF NO FURTHER BOMBARDMENT.
SUN'S TROOPS ON THE WAY TO CANTON.
Writing under date of yesterday, the Telegraph's special correspondent af Canton siates:-
The condition of the city is quiet, except for individual looting in some of the vacated houses. Contact between the force went out by Genaral Yip Kue and the troops of Swa Yat-sen's Commander-in-Chief coming towards the city from Shiukwan is expected to take place to-day. In the meantime, General Chan King-ming has arrived at Sheklung, hut it is unlikely that he will come to Canton until the military situation is inore clarified...
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General Ngai Bong-ping is reported to have gone over the Hocam. His troops are billeted in the Tangshan quarters, where, it now transpires, Dr. Wa Ting-fang, Mr. Frank Leo and others of Dr. San's regime are staying. Sun Yat-sen himself has established his quarters at Whampoa, where be lives aboard the flagship Haiching. Being of deep draught, this cruiser did not- participate in the bombartment, but Sun is known to have been aboard the Cho Yue, which brought up the rear dur- ing the action.
10 as dicated yesterday, the American Cansai-General
lodged a protest with Sun Yat-sen regarding the closeness of the bombardment to the American section of the rattle- ment; be also protested against the shalling of American buildings along the bund, notably = mission building. It will be recalled that the cruiser which is believed to have fired a shot, past the East Gate retorand to anchorage opposite the band at Shamsen after the bombardment. She was still lying there when the Consul, accompanied by Captain Baum, of the destroyer Tracey, boarded her yesterday morning, it bring anticipated that Son Yat- ken would be on the cruiser. But it transpired that Dr. San bad returned to his headquarters at Whampoa Accordingly, the Consul and the Commander, went down to Whampoa aboard the U.S.S. Tracey and met Sun,
In an interview which I bad with him, the American Consul said: "I protested to Dr. Sun against the firing on the Mission building and on another American building. thus endangering the lives of Americans, I understood that Dr. Sun was going to order & continuation of the bombardment, and I told him that no military object could: be attained by the destruction of American property, as Americans were not in any way concerned in the affair. Dr. Son replied that he would not bombard the bund any
more."
So far, this promise has been kept, though one cruiser is still anchored off the Shameen, where, whilst able to keep watch over the city, it is immone from attack from the shore, I say firing from the Hooım side would naturally involve the Shameen.
It now transpires that Mrs. Son Yat-sen bas fled to the Canton Christain College, where she is taking refuze. None of the officials of the Sun regime are to be seen in the city, thouzh report has it that Mr.C C. Wu presided over a meeting convened by the merchants of Canton last night for the purpose of effecting a reconciliation between the opposing parties.
With regard to the casualties suffered in the bombard. ment, it is now stated that the civilians killed totalled nine. The general situation is at the moment uncertain, and it is difficult to foretell what will happen. No ocial com- munication has been established as yet with the foreign' Consuls either by General Yip or his chief.
Our Canton
à calico dance is taking pissa. at the Kowloon Theatre to-night. -Page 7.
An organ recital is being given lin St. John's Cathedral on Mon- }day next-Pazo 4.
“A Song of Sixpence" is being shown at the Star Theatre tom zizht-Page 12.
"The Searlet Road" is the title of the principal fitmp;at the Worki Theatre this evening.—Page 12
To-Day's Exchange. The closing rata of the dollar on demand to-day was £x. 7, 1/16d.
The Weather.
2 p.m. Barometer:-29.51. Temat perature:-81. Humidity -87.
Lighting Up-Time. Lighting-up time jo-day 7.10%
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Along the bund, the only {#pot immune_from the bombard- ment was the Asia Hotel and the adjoining boarding-house, this being explained by the fact that these premises are hidden behind the Steamboat Company's whĄTË, and evan San's sailors took cars to see that no damage was done either 'lo this wharf or to the
| steamer lying alongside.
Bombardment Fatile.
As an offensive measure, the kbombardmen; was ineffectifg... Ik was foolish, because it resulted in the killing and wounding of civilians who were not concerned- in the dispate. It was a failure because the killing of a very few soldiers had no resi affect on, the tuation. Some say it was in- tended to have a moral effect on Chan's soldiery, whilst others 48- sert that it had to do with the disappearance of Sun Yat-sen's wife, who was said to bave been captured on her fight from the Presidential yameo and was re- fused her freedom.
Jae rumour is that an envoy who went ashore from the caval force to negotiate with the froops OVST the release of Mrs. Sua was shot dead ben Hore he eren had time to explain his missico. But this is only a report, which as yet is not confirmed.
The Damage. This morning I weal into the city to see for myself what The House of Commons was asked to appoint a Select Com
damage had been done by the bombardment. The nearest point mittee to hold an independent enquiry into the affairs of the Dre- stuffs Corporation with a view to the resignation, of the technical
, correspondent London, June 19.
Generally speaking, the sites.to the Steamboat wharf where a states that according to current tion remains unchanged. Danger hit was registered was the Canlan After a first round bye, the British Isles met Italy in the second experts. round of the Davis Cup competition at Roehampton and won both
Mr. Baldwin (President of the Board of Trade) replied that this rumours. General Esa Sbung-of invasion from the direction of Times office, which bas nOW *Two singles. Gordon Lowe best Count Robecco br 61, 6 J. 61; and was a large industrial company in which the Government had an chi, one of the commanders of the Shinkwan, where Sun Yat-sen's suspended publication.
He thought that Government investigations of expeditionary army, on hearing forces have their beadquartere, is shots from the cruisers had Kingscote beat Captain Colombo by 7 5, 64, 6'1. The doubles will be important interest.
the affairs of commercial companies had not made for commercial of the happenings in Cantón, has apprehended, and to-day great damaged the roof of a lean-to ont played to-morrow.
despatched a force of artillery to activity has been apparent along building here. The Kwangtung success.
the astern section of the bund Provincial Bank bad three big Mr. Baldwin refused to reply to a supplementary question asking go to Sun Yat-sen's resistance.
to where a force, reputed to number holes knocked in its facade, whilst has instructions the Gorerament had given their nominees on the The force is already said Board as regards the use of their proxias at the forthcoming annual have reached Yingtak, but strong some thousands, was assembled other buildings to the east of this,
bodies of troops have and later despatched, it is report been sent by Generaled, to intercept San's troops. Yip to bar their progress, Mueb excitement prevails amongst the iababitants of Canton, many of whom are preparing to leave the city.
Count Robecco was erratic. He occasionally played well no to the net, but Lowe's steady baseline play overcame him. Captain Colombo was stronger than anticipated, but Kingscote improving. the Italian appeared "disheartened and fell away lowards the end.
France Defeats Denmark.
Copenhagen, June 19.
In the Davis Cup singles, Borotra (France) beat Ingerslev (Denmark) by 6'3, 86, 6.4; and ochet (France) beat Tegner (Den- mark) by 7/5, 62, 97, France this win the tie, having alteady won the doubles,
IRISH ELECTION RESULTS.
Big Preference in Favour of Treaty.
London, Jane 19. The anti-Treatyites, are dismayed at the results of the Irish elections so far made known, especially the contests in Cork City, Monaghan and the National University, which showed a pro-Treaty preference respectively of 4 to 1, 3 to 1 and 3 to 1.
A Labourite at Cork easily topped the list, gaining a triumph. over all the Coalition nominees.
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meeting.
OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
Kirkwood Fancied Most.
London, June 19.
The Open Golf Championship has begun at Sandwich. The bolder, Jock Hutchinson, is not expected to retain the trophy. but the Americans, Barnes and Hagen, are thought to have a good chance, though the Australian, Kirkwood, is most fancied
British bopes centre in Doacan, Mitchell and Havers. A number of Frenchmen are competing. Hutchinson was brilliant in the qualifying round with a score of 71, followed by the French- man Boomer with 72. Three Londoners had a score of 73, whilst Bagen took 75.
RUBBER RESTRICTION.
with the exception of the hon pitals, showed sim.lar noårs- There was a three-inch hole in the Foreign Protest. iron bridge directly opposite the Cement Works, a locality which This morning the American care in for special attention by Consul-General and the Com-the naval gunners. At least two
miral Tong Ting-kwong, all the in cruisers have retired to Wham-abosrd
and the comraanders have cruisers decided not to devastate the city.
DAG of the anchored
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On orders being given by Ad.mander of sa american destroyer houses here were reduced to ruins...
port paid
call One shot aimed down the open Chinese space of the Taiping walon off the carried
腐 signboard darpaged she Shaween. The object of the visit and wan to warn the commander of ises of the Hankow Tassel Com- the cruiser against shelling too pany. closs to the Settlement, as on the
EFFECT OF BOMBARDMENT.
From our special correspondent fin Canton, we have received the following in continuation of yes terday's reports :-*
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One incident which occurred previous day, when a picket during the bombardment is worth atationed near the band leading recording. The garrison at the
eastern bridge
was naval beadquarters/situated killed. -
the little faland opposite Yesterday's bombardment was eastern band, declared” severa whilst it lasted, but the adherence to Chan King-ming Canton. Bunday evening.
number of casualties was sur-running up the white flag at th The bombardment of the Cement prisingly low. This is ascribed tagpost. A craiser in passing The net results of the contested and unopposed returne so far are
Works and the public buildings to the fact that the shells were however, ordered it down, arah 29 pro-Treaty and 20 anti-Treaty. It is declared in Dublin that the
on the eastern bunt ceased at 5 mainly from small quick-firers under threat of instant bombard result is a triumph for proportional representation, a supporter of
o'clock last night; but the naval and caused little serious destrucment The order was compliad which declares that the Colling-de Valère pact aimed at eliminating
boats kept their searchlights in tion. General Ip's troops, station with, and Sun's nuval fing j=THE the Treaty as an issue, but the proportional system enabled voters Telegrams from Holland indicate that Dates opinion is divided operation. The city was throwned along bath banks, replied with firing there to-day to record their opinions.
on the question of rabber restriction. Rubber growers in Sumatra foto complete darkness, this being email arine, and they no
There is still ́oda The situation is complicated by the declared hostility of the are opposing restriction on the ground that the cost price of rabbar « precautionary measure adopted doubt, caused several casualties toʻ the wharishe Republicans to the Constitution, which is the reason why Mr. da thereonder would rise to such an extent that it is very doubtful by Geners!, İp Kue's defence amongst the naval men, ma thelsen and Wo Valera cancelled his week-end visit to Scotland. Helangthily con- whether the price of rubber, would increase proportionately, "while Harces in case the military move- gunners, – particularly ferred with his colleagues on Saturday. It is expected that the the large Sumatra tobicos companies with rubber intereste are in ments along the waterfront, be operating the machine Ku statement to be issued will decide the fate of the Collins-de Valera favour of restriction. —
observed from the river and the exposed throughout, the pact, which will possibly cease to exist even before the new Parlis-
troops - be again" rúbjected to action and were waft adti (Oontinued or Page §.)».
Aimschine gun Bre.
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ment meets...
Dutch Opinion Divided,
London, June, 19.