1919-06-23 — Page 8

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

PARIS STRIKERS.

PARIS, June 14th

A beginning has been made in the settle. ment of the strikes. The petrol-redners have met their employers and have agreed to resume.

M. Clemenceau conferred with the "re- presentative of the transport workers. had traffic companies and appealed to their patriotism in the present grave juncture. The men decided to resume an Monday.

PARIS, June 18th.

A Havas messago says:—, The full service of tram cars, trains, and sub-ways is working again this morn ing, as the result of the settioment of the strike.

It seems certain that all French coul mines will be idle from to-day, Parliament haring refused to accept an eight-hour day, without exception. The minors also want salaries ranging from 2 to 20 francs. daily.

PARIS. June 1

The strike agitation in the Paris 'dis- trict is decreasing.

The situation is easier. An early resumption of work is expected.

The Railwaymen's Federation repudiat- ed the Extremists' political agitation

On the other hand, a grave crisis has E.J regardx the miners,

arisen

who

arc

resolved to commence

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general strike on June 16th. Owing te dissatistaction at the interpretation of the eight-hours! day in the Govern- Bil they rejected the Labour Minister's offer to apply it before it is adopted by the Senate

ment

It is feared that the Inter-Union Trust, which is an enlarged form of the English Labour Triple Alliance, will call a sympathetic strike.

The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 240 votes to 191, on the proposed interpellation regarding its mesures in the event of a coal strike.

LABOUR UNREST IN ITALY.

Roa, June 14th.. Industrial unrest has led to demonstra- tions in Genoa, Hundreds have been arrested: Banks and business houses are clored. The trams are not running.

Rowe, Jung tith

Che strike continues au. Genoa, but there has been no disorder.

Shops were wrecked at Spezzia yester day na 'protest against the dearness of food

Spezzia is quiet to-day.

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Mest of the workmen in Turia struck work to-day, in conmemoration of Rosa Luxemburg's funeral.

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A strike a Milan, as a protest against the action of the authorities at Genoa and Spezzin, collapsed this afternoon.

ESTHONIANS.

STOCKHOLE, June 15th..

The Esthonian Legation denies that the Island of esel is to be is British naval base..

STOCKHOLM. June 10th

An Esthonian communique states that the garrison at Fort Krasnajagorka have mutiated against the Bolsheviks

The fort was captured by volunteer troops on June 13th..

HELANGroca, June 18th.

The batteries at Kronstadt and seven' warships from Kronstadt shelled Krasna jagorka during the mutiny, and are still shelling it..

U.S. SHIPBUILDING..

»PAR18, June 14th. The American Shipping Board has in formed the French Goverment of its readiness to sanction the placing of an order for 500,000 tons of shipping, with the transfer of the flag, on behalf of the French Goverduent and ship-owners.

Negotiations are proceeding for the release of 200,000 tons of shipping which the United States requisitioned last year, ten months after the French had placed their orders

THE LO.N.

LURD ROBERT CECIL TALKS SENSE.

WASHINGTON, June 14th,

a conference of Democratie Senators bas decided to endeavour to prevent a vote ,,on, Senator Knox's resolution,

Loxoox, June 13th

At a demonstration at the Albert Hall, speaking about the League of Nations, Lord Robert Ceail said that the Langue was not intended to be a Gnished pro- duct.

He hoped that when experience. revealed practical defects, changes would be unhesitatingly made.

The League did not make frontiers un alterable, but required that alterations be made by discussion, not by force

Ha refuted the objectica that the League diminished national sovereignty, and agic- ed whoever heard of a man entering into partnership, yet claiming complete free dom of action in the partnership of affairs.

He agreed that Germany must be in, cluded, but we were entitled to require that she should undergo a certain novi- tiste, proving that she was finished with the past. He saw no reason why the novitiate should exceed a few months.

There was some disorder at this stage Continuing, he said that the same broad teste should be applied to Russia. The Leuge must be a fundamental principle of British policy. The Treaty must be judged by its principles

CRICKET..

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LONDON, June 14th. Yorkshire heat Warwickshire by an innings and mus

Derbyshire heat Northamptonshire, by nine wickets.

Hampshire beat Surrey by six wickets. Ef beat Bussox by six wickets. Leicestershire beat Houcestershire by four wickets.

The Australians defeated Lancashire by an innings and 187 runs.

The Oxford University. M.C.0/más was drawn

ZEEBRUGGE RE-OPENED,

OSTEND, June 145 The port of Zeebrugge was ceremonious. ly re-opened this morning.

HOLLAND WON'T HELP ANOTHER-

BLOCKADE.

THIS MEANS THAT SHE HAS BEEN ASKED TO ABANDON HER NEUTRALITY,

PARIS, June 16th, 2 The Dutch Government has announced ita inability to acquiesce in the Allie request to Holland to co-operate in, the blockade of Germany, in the event of Germany's refusal to sign - the Peace. Treaty.

PUBLICATIONS PROMISED.

LONDON, June 14th Reuter learns that the following dates of the publication of the peace documents may be expected, namely:—Summary of the German Notes on the terms, on June 18tà ; the Allied reply, on June 17th; and the full Peace treaty, on June 18th or 19th or the earliest practicable date after that.

FOCH RECALLED.

PARIS, June 18th.""

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A Havas message says:— Marshal Foch has just arrived at, the Inte Allied, Field Headquarters 45 Luxembourg.

He has been recalled to Paris by M. Clemenceau to attend the announcement by the Germans as to whe ther they intend to sign the Treaty or break the Armistice tomorrow,

PUERILE PRUSSIANS.

COPENHAGEN, June 15th.

A telegram from Berlin, dated. Jund 18th, states that there was a remarkable Monarchist demonstration at Grandenz in West Prussia.

Volunteer troops marched to the monu- ment of William the First, which was garlanded while bunds played The troopa marched past the monument curry- ing Imperial fags and portraits of the ar Kaiser.

-Forwaerts states that the aim of the officers in East Prussia is to overthrow the Government. The first collision with the Foles will be the signal for a revolt.

BRITISH AIRMEN CROSS ATLANTIC.

ST. JOHN's, June 14th- The Vickers-Vimy Rolls-Royce machine, piloted by Captain Alcock, RAF.,, and navigated by Lieutenant Brown, began the trans-Atlantie aight at 4713 p.m. (Greenwich time).

St. Joan's, June 14th.

The Vickers machine climbed slowly, owing to the heavy load she was carrying. She left the coast at a height of 1,000 feet, with the breeze behind her. She was out of sight in seven minutes.

The airmen,

before leaving, said they expected to make 140 miles an hour while the breeze held and hoped to land on the Irish Coast in eighteen hours,

ST Joan's, June 13th The Vickers machine has been air haure out. No news has been received;

LONDON, June 15th

It is officially stated that the Fickers machine landed on the Coast of Galway at 8.40 o'clock this morning.

LONDON, June 15th.

The Air, Ministry announces that the Vickers-Vimy machine arrived at Clifdem, in Galway, shortly before ten this morn ing after a sixteen hours' flight.

The landing was very difficult owing to the bumpiness of the ground.

Capt. Alcock said that they were tired of being alone in the fog and drizzle. They sometimes discovered that they were flying upside down.

A wireless propellor blew off soon after they left St. John's, and they were much jambed by strong signals not intended for them.

Both airmen are well and in good spirits.

15H. 5731.

LONDON, June 10th. Capt. Alcock, interviewed, said that the exact time of the flight was 15 hours 57 minutes Though the wind was favour- abic, the weather was the worst imagin- able, and they mostly few between clouds and thick banks of fog.

They hardly saw the sky or the sea. They climbed to 11,000 feet without emerg.. ing from the clouds and descended to 300 feet, but the fog still was dense. They found that the speed indicator was not

tarily alarming position becurso momen

Continuing, he said:---

We did some comic stants, such as looping the loop, and had no sense of the horizon. The weather was rough and bumpy, and the wind blowing hard right down to the water. The sleet froze the radiator shutters and the machine became covered with ice for

four

'hours. "The

alcet chewed

our Esces, but otherwise we did not suffer from cold or exhaustion. We drank coffee and sle and ate sandwiches and chocolate. We had no idea of our whereabouts 1 hours before we saw land. We only used two- thirds of our petrol supply

bits

fying heard when be was

newa

Capt Alcock is of the opinion that the Trans-Atlantic fight should be done by a

The leaving church at Windsor, and immedi.. stély telegraphed his congratulations to Capt. Alcock,

LONDON, June 15th.

It is stated that Capt. Alcock hopes to Ay to London to-morrow. L. Brows, who is travelling by train, is due at the Metropolis on Tuesday morning. Both

but in the highest pirita The

Vickers machine is said to be unable to rise, its present site; being unsuitable.

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Major General Eeely General Trench- ard, and Brigadier-General Sykes have sons their warmest congratulations to the Eitman Coneral Trenchard telegraphed on bells of the Air Council and the members of the Air Force

TRAINED BY FRENCHMAN

Paiz, Jaze 16th

A Havat merange maya samp Capt kinachoook, who hasmade the flight. nõrgus the Adlantie, was trained by a Frenchman o'z French machine. Häälend of many plotie

who ows a utbt to France for their early training.

THE CHINA MALL

EARLIER, TELEGRAMS,

(Rauter's Sérvios to the China Maj

BOLSHEVIST WAR.

Spocky, June 14th elegram from Petrograd stated that the Commander-in-Chief and M. Trotaky. are adopting drastio measures to cope with the wholesale desertions from the Red Army-

(Lornow, June 14th.

Reuter learns officially, from a Czecho Slovak source that when the Magyar Bol- abevista asumed power they began a very valiomed Bollherfst agitation in Slovakia and "Transylvania, supplying arms and money to agents with a view to fomenting a revoli,

The Humanians answered with an in- cursion beyond the, deinareation line. The Czecho-Blovaks however, observed the line, in spite of continual attacks by the Magyama

Subsequently, the Bumanians at the request of the Alies, stopped their sus cessful advance, which might have result ed in the capture of Budapest and the overthrow of Bolahovian. This enabled the Magyars to concentrate all "their forces against the Czechs who had no in tention of fighting the Magyars and possessed weak and insuficient forces in Slovakia to defend the country, a consid erable portion of which the Hagyars occu pled.

Thanks to the measures of the Czecho Slovak Government, the Magyar advance appears to have been stopped

The attacks, however, revealed the dan gerous character of the Magyar, Bol shevists, who are feverishly organising" great armies

The fact that the Magyars attacked most vehemently in the north-eastern part of Slovakis proved their intention to break through into Ukrainia and join the Rumian Bolshevista

GERMANS AND POLES.

PARIS June 14th.

A Hayes mesiage says imm Germany having tried to prevent the Polish troops from passing through her territory, Marshal Foch has sent. O ultimatum to her, with a view to prevent ing any interruption.

PARIS, June 18th. A Havus saZKO SAND— More than 70,000 men, 200 field pieces, 50 heavy guns and 150 tanka" provided with French equipment, have already been sant into Poland.

THE ROMANTIC COUNTESS.

ARRESTED AGAIN.

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LOSION, June 14th. Countess Markievicz has been arrested in Dublin"

[Countess Markievicz was the only woman elected to the present Parliament, but, following: the example of the other Sinn Feiners, she has not taken her grat She was elected member for St. Patrick's gotting 7,835 votes, while her opponenta, MrW Field (Nationalist) and Mr J J. Kelly (Independent Nationalist) ob tained 3,732 and 312 votes respectively) RICHEST DUKE'S DIVORCE CASE

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Lopes, Fuse 14 The Duchess of Westminster has lodged. petition for divorce. The Date is defending the action.

The Hon. Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor and Duke of Westminster, was born in March 187 "Es married, in

Edwina, 1901 Constance daughter of the late Mr. W. C. Cont West. He has two daughters. The Duke awasí about 30,000 acres in Cheshire and 800 acres in London).

BRITISH LOAN CAMPAIGN.

KING'S APPEAL.

The Victory LoDON, June 14th.

campaign is being Waged vigorously throughout the country. Hoardings are everywhere" ablaze with posters. Banks are being decorated.

An educational campaign has been in- augurated, in the form of speeches by Members of Parliament everywhere. Open air talks on the Loon will be in- aluded in the educational campaign now, proceeding.

As an indication of the popularity of the, Loan among all classes, it may be stated that the publication of the pro pectus was the signal for a bombardiment. of the Banks by City firms, while the Post Office, through which applications for small allotments are being made, is already receiving an extraordinarily large number of applications

The prospectus wap cordially welcomed on the Stock Exchange, and although the prices of some securities fell slightly in the face of the attractive aspects of the new loan, it is generally considered that the funding operation of the new issue. will eventually have a favourable effect on other securities.

In view of the free spending by the Government during the war, great eatin faction is expressed that, apart from the amount required to meet the estimated deficit for the current year, the proceeds. of the new Loan will be entirely devoted" to the liquidation of other forms of debt,

LONDON, June 15th.

The King has issued an appeal to the nation in connection with the "Victory Loan." H.H. says:—

Whereas throughout the war I appeal- ed to my people to unite for victory I now urge them to another common effort in order to set peace upon a sure and sound basis. I ask them to making the Victory Loan national co-operate in

"After years of conflict, peace, is now, by the blessing of God, in prospect. The Line of transition bears with it problemas calling for the same patriotic endeavour. as before, and a like spirit

sacrifioc.** ity of my people

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be only maintained it the Fabric of both rests solid financial foundations. To establish these foundations, the great

Victory Loan i

is nor

icing launched, and once again I I call on my people for their an stinted

support It is thus that we who live may fitly meet the debt due to those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom, and it is thus 260 that we may render your selves feithfal trustees of that future of peace and safety for which I earnestly

of Becarity of my realm and the

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U.S. AND TIN

WASHINGTON, June 16th, Government has removed impor restrictions on tin, with effect from July

BARLIER TELEGRAMS,

„[Rhyler's Botvida forghe. Chime"àialty)

|* BONGKONG'S NEW GOVERNOR

FURTHER HONOUR FOR SIR REGINALD STUBBS,

LONDON, JaneEZ His Majesty has conferred the Grand;

· Cross (or lobe, Mont Distinguished. Organ. of St. Michael and St., George on Sir Reginald, Stubbs. Governor desigħate of Hongkong.

GERMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA

LONDON, June 14th.

The German counter proposals; state that Germany agrees to the renunciation of German rights and privileges as For gards Kiao-chau and Shantung, with certain stipulations in regard to compen sation.

JAPAN AND THE KOLTCHAK GOVERNMENT.

PARIS, June 14th. The Japanese delegation emphatically denies the American reports that Japan has Boparately recognised General Koltatak's Government.

JAPAN SIGNS TREATY WITH GERMANY.

PAEIB, June 16th. A: Havns DigiAKO BOYS *—— H. Tehitobering, Scoretary for Foreign Affairs in Russia asserts that a treaty of alliance was signed between Germany and Japan long before the abdication of the Kaiser, tanding to upset the Bolshevik Government

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AUSTRIAN PROTESTS.

VIENNA, June 14th. There have been Peace Treaty protest de manétrations throughout German-Austria, Particular objection is raised as regards

disposal of the Tyrol.

protest session of the Lower Austrian

speakers Landtag, declared that the Peace terms" were absolutely impossible. The Entente must. mitigate the conditions.

LONDON, June 14th. The

Council of Four has begun the po sideration of the Austrian Kote and is drafting a reply.

The Council will also

interview the Tur- ith representatives on June 17th

WEEDON GROSSMITH DEAD,

LONDON, June 14th.

The death is announced of Mr. Weedon Grosmith

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Mr. W. Grosmith, artist, actor and Buthor, was a son of the late Mr. Georga"- Groosmith. He exhibited many times at the R.A and Grosvenor Gallery. made his first appearance on the stage at the old Prince of Wales' Theatre in Time will tell in 1885, and har since then been very prominent in theatrical circles.}

SILVER.

LONDON, June 14th, Silver e quoted at 54ld buyers; and, selors, with small offerings. The market ir steady!

LONDON, June 18th:. Silver is quoted at 42 buyers and sellers There is a scarcity of supplies. ~The market is quiet

LONDON, June 17th. Silver is quoted at 547d buyers and sellers. The market is steady.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS:

MONDAY, JUNE 23. 1919.

- (Router's Beroics to the Chino Mal) -

CHINESE CABLE NEWS.

CHINA AND THE CONSORTIUM.

BY COURTESY HONGKUNG DAILY

PRESS."]

PERING: June 1st. The Frumier, hung Hain-chan inter viewed regarding the Consortium, said that everything depended on the ability of China to form a Chinese Group and to put up ber proportion of the monoy required.

The Government believed that China should enjoy freedom to contract indus-, trial loans.

NO DISTINCTION, MADE BETWEEN

NORTH AND SOUTE

The Government had not made any distinction between the North and South.. A portion of the Customs surplus, for example, would be paid to the Southern Government.

AN EARLY PEACE EXPECTED.

He expected the résumption of the Peace Conference at Shanghai, and an early peace. The resumption of hostili- ties was out of the question.

THE BUDGET DEFICIT.

The Eighth Year Domestic Loan was being increased to two hundred million dollars in order to meet the Budget deficit.

THE BOYCOTT A PERSONAL MATTER.

The Government would not interfere with the boycott, which was a personal matter, so long as there was no disturb

Ence.

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[BY COURTESY OF THE "HONGKONG CHINESE COMMERCIAL NEWS,”]

SHANGHAI

CONFERENCE

DELEGATES ENTERTAINED.

SHANGHAI, June Art. Kung, Sum-jarm" gave the peace dele- gates a dinner on June 19th. Cho Kai- kim did not attend

It has been decided to ask Kong Caiu- kit and Wang Yau-ling to proceed to Shanghai to arrange terms irst, but the date of their departure is still uncer

tain.

THE PEKING CABINET

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Regarding the question of the Cabinet, General Luk Wing-ting has replied to Chu Bai cheong, recommending that Chien Nung-fon be reinstated.

PEACE WITH GENERAL LUK· WING-TING.

Chang Jok-lum has telegraphed to the Central Government asking it to make a separate peace with General Lak Wing. ting.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Servics to the China Mall.)

THE PARIS CONFERENCE' Lut Teing cheong bar telegraphed that the date of the signing of the Peace Treaty is near, and that he cannot baar the responsibility of signing unless he has the country's support. Otherwise, he can only

resign,

PAYING LUK WING-TING'S ARMY.

The Central Government is willing to give General Luk: Wing-ting $400,000 monthly for payment of the soldiers under his direct control. The money will be handed regularly to his delegate' in Peking:

THE "ON FOOK CLUB.

Kung Som-jam is fullling all bis duties both foreign and domestic-with such speed as does not meet with the On Fook Club's approval. Therefore, the On Fook Club members are rather cool towards him, and intend sacrificing him.

PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION

WITHDRAWN.

Both the Speakers of the new. Parlia ment have asked Chu Sai-cheong to issue another circular telegram, cancelling his resignation Chu Sai-cheong has agreed to do this.

INTERNATIONAL AIR LAW.

The drafting of the International Can- vention for aerial navigation has been completed

AKRIVALS.

Juze 93,

TEAN, Brit, 1,361 tons, from Canton, Capt.. A. Scott B. & S., B12.

TAKSANG Bt., 977 tons, from Bai phong and Hothow, Capt. Ficknall, J.M, & Co. C

SHINFOO, Chi, 1,888 tons; from Canton, Capt. E. S. Hassel, Nemazen,

B17.

TAISHUN, Chi, 1216 tons from Shangbai, Capt. Westerland, CM. S.N Co.. Whart...

FAKU MARU, Japi, 2767 tons, from Mike, Capt. Nasti M.B.K, B32

SHIN YUE, Chi., 943 tons, from Wabu, Capt. Puckert, San Pah Co., 13.

HATTANG, Brit, 1.353 tons from Singapore, Capt. W. Passmore, U.L. & "Co. 040

KITANO MARU. 4,928 tons, from London, Capt. Yoshitawa, N.Y.EL Wharf

AGAMEMTON, Brit...4,481 tour, from Singapore, Capt Sprott, B. & S, Holt's Buoy.

CLEARANCES.

Juce 23. LIGN SHING, Brit, 10 am, for Brigon, Kung Fees.

HORN SHELL Brit, IS noon, for Balikpapan, Asiatic Petroleum' Co.

FUSHIKI MARU, Jap, 8 m., for Bongar. M.B.K.

TAMINO, Brit, 3 pm, for Manila and Todo. B. & S.

AGAMEMNON, Brit, 3 p... for Nagasaki, B. & B

DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR

WE HAVE CONCENTRATED ON ONE CÀR AND ONE CAR. ONLY, IN A DETERMINA-. TION TO MAKE IT AS GOOD AS A CAR CAN BE MADE FOR EVERY PART-ANDT EVERY PROCESS THAT ENTERS INTO IT WE HAVE PERSONALLY ESTAF- LISHED A STANDARD, THE WORK DONE AND THE MATERIALS USED IN EACH PART AND BACH PROCESS, IN EVERY GAR, MUSH CONFORM TO THAT STAND- ARD DODGE BROTHERS WILL ALWAYS GIVE TO THEIR CAR THAT OVER CARE WHICH THE PUBLIC EXPECTS OF THEM

PEOPLE HAVE IMPLICIT FATTE IN THE INTEGRITY OF DODGE BRO METBODS. THERS MANUFACTURING BECAUSE OF THE NAME IT BEARS YOU MAY BE SURE THAT THE PRINCIPLE BEHIND THE CAR WILL NEVER BE CEANGED A FAIR'S BREADTH + DODGE BROTHERS HAVE ONLY ONE IDEA IN THE DEBUİLDING OF THEIR BUSINESS. THAT IS TO BUILD : IT SO SOUNDLY AND SO WELL THAT THE GOODWILL, WHICH THEY HAVE WON WILL GROW AND ENDURE FOREVER

ITS STABILITY IS BUT A REFLECTION OF THE INSTITUTION T

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TELETHONE NO. 781.

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Bt. George's Buildings, HONGKONG,