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MR. THOMAS THINKS STATE. GREATER THAN UNIONS.

LONDON, Feb. 13.

Mr. Thomas, the railwaynien's "Teader, laid down these propositions, firstly, the State was greater than the Trade Unions, and secondly, the Trade Unions must accept the verdict of the electors. He said he would never lead a strike against the con- sidered judgement of the whole nation. He urged the working-classes to recognise their own responsibility, if genuine attempt were being made to redress their grievances and the employers displayed toleration. He would not be apprehensive re- garding the future if that spirit were to prevail...

LONDON, Feb. 13.

In his reply regardling, the Peace Treaty, Mr. Bonar Law added that so far as Britain was concerned, the treaty would not be ratified until Parliament had expressed its et inion thereon. 'He indicated that the treaty would have to be ratified of rejected in the lump.

REPATRIATION OF HUNS.

LONDON, Feb. 13. Mr. Shortt, the Under Secretary fer Home Affairs, stated that general repatriation of allen enemies in the United Kingdom was being carried out so far as shipping permitted Over 6,000 had been repatriated since the armistice, and 18,600 enemy civilians were still interned in the United Kingdom.

RELATIVES TO SEE FOREIGN GRAVES.

Mr. Churchill stated that a com- mittee was considering the question of enabling relatives to visit the: graves in France and Flanders.

PARIS CONFERENCE.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

LONDON, Feb. 14. Parists that a plenary sitting of the Conference is being held to-day, to discuss the League of Nations.

MEAGRE NEWS:

LONDON, Feb. 13. A communique from Paris to-day says that after receiving the report of the drafting committee. which added several new articles to the League of Nations scheme, the com

mission proceeded to a second read ing of the draft, approving over a quarter thereof in its final form.

The Allied reparation commission heard Mr. Dulles and Lord Summer respectively explain the American and British viewpoints.

TURKISH BARBARIAN S SUICIDE.

THE RUMANIAN BISING UNCONFIRMED,

LONDON, Feb. 13.

A further report from Vienna, ei a general rising in Rimmania appears on January 28. Hitherto there has to be the same story as that called been no confirmation of it conse quently its sourceris suspect,

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RUBBER MARKET.

"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL.]

SINIZAPORE, Feb. 14. Very large shipments of rubber are are firm.. being made at present, and prices;

cents for sheet and 78 cents for crepe. This week's auction brought 79 AUSTRO-GERMAN, MERCHANT | buying price from $118 to $115 per The Government has reduced the

FLEE.

LONDON, Feb, 13. Paris reports that the Inter-allied Maritime Transport Council has decided that the Austro-German merchant-ship must be chiefly em- ployed in the repatriation of troops and in supplying food to different regions of Europe. These vessels, totalling 750,000 tons, are at present seaworthy.

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"VICTORY BALL.

ENGINEERS AFFAIR BIS TRIUMPH.

Surpassing in brilliance any and everything which bas ever been attempted in Hongkong as a celebra Ball of the Institution of Engineers tion and social function, the Victory

and Shipbuilders at the City Hall been a success Hall last night is acclaimed to have! degree

of the greatest

MINERS ANSWER GOVERNMENT

LONDON, Feb. 14. The "Executive of the Miners Federation, replying to the Govern" ment's proposals, does not accept the data upon which the Government with the idea of presenting an occas. The plans which were formulated

ment that a thirty per cent. increase ball" were made and carried out to offer is based, and denies the state ion worthy of the name of wages would prejudice economic the minutest detail. The appoint- Victory life. The reply emphasises the ments throughout, were indicative of necessity of shorter hours and an especial talent for decoration. higher standard of living; and the The Decoration Committee, headed unanimity with which the conference by Mr. R. M. Dyer, should rejected the Government's proposals.feel extreme satisfaction at their It adds that the hopes and desire of attainment in this direction. Entering the miners are pinned to a speedy the frade, one was greeted by a realisation of their demands. Should bewilding array of green plants, a crisis arise, the miners disclaim allning both sides of the stairs ascend- responsiblity for it.

HONGKONG PEACE

CELEBRATIONS.

ing to the dancing floor. Adding ta the natural beauty of this were: innumerable Allied flags, draped at the first landing, giving the spirit of victory to all who ascended. The two dancing rooms, the loung- ing room, buffet and hallway, all on the 1st floor, were profusely hung His Excellency the Officer Ad- suggesting real revelry Potted palms" with bunting and figs of gay colors. ministering the Government has were also used extensively through- to form a committee to consider the restful to the tired dancers in the appointed the following gentlemen out, the verdant effect proving very measures to be taken to celebrate flatter part of the evening. the conclusion of Peace, and the manner in which the victory of the terminating about 2:30, this morn Dancing commenced about 9: 15, Allied arms shall be commemorated ing, with music furnished by the 18th in the Colony of Hongkong. CMG. (Chairman),

The Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, Kt tastes of the "guests as the main Infantry Band. With the different

gramme had been arranged, con- consideration, a highly pleasing pro

Mr. S. B. C. Ross, (Hon.Secretary), and

sisting of both the old Commanding the Troops, the Com programme was made up of four

His Excellency the General Officer | modern

square" dances, and the modere, the Hon. Colonial Secretary. Lancers, two Eightsome Reels, six ball-room steps. The

Director of Public Works, the Hon. trots..." the Hon. Treasurer, tthe Hon. Waltzes, Six One-steps and three Fox- Secretary for Chinese Affairs, and

Treasurer).

Mr, NJ. Stabb, O.B.E, (Hon.

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the Hon. Captain Superintendent of Hotel, was served in the theatre, the Supper, catered by the Hongkong Police, with Messrs. A. F. Arculli, seats in the parquet having been re- A. Beattie, Commander C. W.moved to allow of tables. The stage Beckwith, RN, H. W. Bird, Chan was also utilized for the same pur- Kai-ming, Chu Sui-ki, Chow Shou-son, pose. The usual lavishness in the A. A. Compton, A. G. Coppin, A. E. way of food and refreshments, both Crapnell, A. David, S. H. Dodwell, here and in the buffet obtained. T. C. Downing, R. M. Dyer,

Attending the function as special

LONDON, Feb. 13. Constantinople reports that of Feb. 3 Doctor Reshid Bey, Vali of F. Diarbekir who was implicated in the Amerian massacres, and who recent ly escaped from custody, was finally discovered and surrounded by Turkish police. He committed suicide.

GERMANY.

C. M, Ede, V. L. A. Fairley, quests of the Institute were H. E. the. Dr. G. M. Harston, The Hon. Mr. Ho Hon. Mr. Claud Severn. C.M.G., Mr. Graham, C. S. Gubbay, Officer Ammistering the Government, Fook, Ho Kom-tong, Ho Kwong, The D. Melbourne (Puisae Judge), Hon. Hon, Mr. P. H. Holyoak, T. F. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Leman, Mr. P.P. H. Humphreys, W.M. Humphreys, Dr. J. Wodehouse, A.D.C., H. E. Major G.P. Jordan, The Hon. Mr. D. Landale, General Ventris and Miss Vaptris. A. O. Lang, The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Commodore and Mrs Gurner. Col. pak, Li Po-kwai, H. W. Looker, A. R. Young R.E.. Commander and Mrs Lowe, G. H. Moxon, Ng Hon-tsz, E. Beckwith. Major and and Mrs Morgan. LONDON, Feb. 13.

J-Noronha, E. Ormiston, E. V. D. Captain Fisher R.N., and Mrs Fisher. Reuter learns that the demobilisa T. E. Pearce, 1. A. Plummer, The guests were in attendance.

Parr. Lt. Col. W. H. Passby, R.G.A. Besides these, over a thousand other tion of the German army is almost) Hon Mr. H. E Pollock, K.C., J. Reid, completed, except 100,000 men still W. E. Roberts, C. L. Sandes, The in the East. A German volunteer Hon. Mr. E. B. Sharp, K.C., O.B.E., army of 300,000 good and experi- The Hon. Mr. R. Shewan, H. P. Smith, enced soldiers is being formed but M. J. D. Stephens, Rosa Thomson, its discipline at present is very bad S.-W. Tso, W. J Tutcher, N. L and recruiting is apathetic. Nothing Watson H. P. White and C. D, Wi like the full total has yet been raised. kinson.

RUSSIA.

LONDON, Feb. 13.

Nothing more has been heard of Statistics of Bolshevik troops in

the Sinn Fein parliament in Dublin. Petrograd and north-west Russia are If it could get the people to accept still very unreliable. There are fits legislation and pay its taxes, it 23,000 Bolsbevist troops on the north might succeed in establishing itself front. The Siberian troops attack But this is exactly what it cannot do dashingly but unfortunately are in-

capable of systematic offensive, and Nobody is bound to obey the Dublin Bolshevist propaganda has caused parliament, and any attempt to disaffection among them.

POLAND.

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begun in Erse, with the announce. Henderson (convener), G. C. Nelson, Jews are intensely unpopular in.

ment that they would be continued W. Brown, J. Rarkes, G. Grott, J. Poland owing to their anti-national in English. The programme of the Card Committee-Messrs. J. Or

Stewart, R. J. Wilton, K. E. Greig activities and support of theGermana Sinn Feiners does not appear to miston (convener), J. McCormack: and Bolsheviks; but the stories contain any germs of hope of bring W. R. Oswald, W. J. Owens, G. Ger- of pogroms have been greatly ing about a letter state of affairs in rard, R. W Ramsay. exaggerated by Germans. and antir Polisir Jews.

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