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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

[Router's Service to the China Mail.) PEACE TREATY COMPROMISE.

FIRE ENQUIRY.

Before Mr. N. L. Smith at the. Magistracy this afternoon, was held an enquiry into the circumstances! attending the fire which broke out in the four-storeyed building. No. 99 Connaught Road, West, occupied by the Yue Fat Loong rice firmi.

The enquiry was held on the application of the Insurance Com- panties, which were represented by Mr.-D. J. Lewia.

Wasuisaros, January 30th, Mr Taft in a reseration, declares that ks. United States declines to Asume any obligations to preserve the territorial tegrity of any other country under the Provisions of Article .. or to employ the forces of the United States for any pury pose; but the Congress will consider and

Mr. A. B. Crew watched the pro Becide what moral obligation should move the United States in the interest of world-ceedings in the Interests of the Yue phace and justice to take action.

Loong firm.

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WASHINGTON, January 20th His Worship said he was only con-i The Interparty Senatorial Conference cerned as to the circumstances of which assembled with the object of roach-the fire, not as to the quantity of ing & comprenrise on the Fence Treaty rice on the premises.

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having arrived at any

decision after, Senator Lodge refused to

Mr. Crew said his Worship was

Accept the reservation proposed by air.only concerned as to whether or not

it was a bona fide fire.. Taft respect to

Article X

Mr. Hitchcock announced is intention to giv. nation to the Senate that he will be taken up on the ore that the

on February 10th. floor ng the

WASHINGTON, January 27th,

Senator Ilitchcock threaten- Uwing to ing to introduce the motion in the Senate to take up the Treaty the Democrats have agred upom another inter-party meeting on January th

SINN FEIN FLAG HOISTED.

LONDON, January 28tà.

Mr. Lewis said his Worship. had power to hold an enquiry whenever i

The en- he thought it necessary.

the quiry was not only to cover circumstances attending the out- break of the fire, but all the facts surrounding it.

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PICTURING BRITISH INDUSTRIES.

The property contained in the REVOLUTION IN CINEMA WORK. building was covered by six different: Insurance Companies to the extent of $39,000.

An exhibition has been given of the

The first witness called was Malatest development in the use of the Tau, who said he was the master

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

The N.Y.E. sa Shidruals „Mars (Euro- pean Line) loft Bingapore for this port on the 29th Jan, and is expost ed here to-day.

The C.P.0.9. Co. R.M.8. Emprem of

Japan arrived at Nagasaki on at Fab., am left there 1st Fob. p.. due at Kobe on 3rd Feb.

POST OFFICE.

Telegraphic Communication with Gap Rook Lighthouse is interrupted.

The insured parcel post service to the province of Szachuen i wapended antit further notice.

An agreement has been entered inte betwenu the Post Officer of Chica and Hongkong for an exchange of Insured letters. The medium of inguecos, is the Frane Currency and the maximum amount for which. a. letier may be insured is. 3000

france

A telegram has been received from the G.P.O. London stating that there are no restrictions on the importation of sagar by parcel poss into the United Kingdom and that no parcels of sugar recently went from Hongkong have been confiscated.

Attention is again directed to the neesity for more adequate packing of parcels addressed to United Kingdom, All parcels insured and ordinary, to and from United Kingdom are now forward- ed in bags and very osreful packing is. necessary to ensure safe transmission.

G

with the Republic of Chica has come A direct exchange of Money Orders into operation sinee the 1st January 100.

The Money Order Barvice with tha since the 1st Jan, 1990.

The Sinn Feinn Flag was boisted for of the firm. The firm occupied the/Cinematograph. To some people än The P. & 0. 8. N. 3 Dilwara left Philippine Lilands has been resumed',

the fire sime on the Dublin City Hall on the scension of the election of Mr. Tom Kelly Sinn Feiner now in prison, as Lord Mayor Cork and Waterford have also elected Sinn Fein Lord Mayors, and belsted Republican flags on the City Hall

Losos, January 31st.

whole building. Three fokis slept objection to moving pictures is that regularly on the ground floor. These they have to be shown in the dark. were warned to take the usual pre-The Moving Picture Exhibition of Bri- cautions against fire. Rice was stored rish Industries, Ltd., a company which on every door of the building. The

Singapore for this port on the sath instant at noon and is due bere on the Ard prox. at about 8'am. The N.Y.K. L. 1. Totonie Maru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port direct on the 16th Jan. and la expected here on the 4th Feb.

The parcel port service to Cubs. Le responded.

front part of the 3rd floor was used is engaged in propaganda overseas in The N.Y.K. 6.3. Shimpo Maru (Calcutta to the use of wireles Telegraphy by

Line left. Singapore for this port on the 23rd Jan and is expected here on the 4th Feb.

Line) left Kobe for this port vis The MTR. s.s. Tenshin Mara (Bombay Moji on the 18th Jan, and is expect

as an office and the back part was connection with manufactures in Eng- The military have arrested seventeenused for storing rice. Fokis of the land, have secured a screen which is prominen: Sina Feiners in Dublin, mostly j

members of the new Corpscation.

firm slept on every floor. The build- This is apparently a sequel to the de-ing was electrically lighted. He could non-inflammable, and can be rolled fant dying of the Sinn Fein Flag over the not say oil lamps were burned on up like a window-blind for easy car. City Hall *

the premises. He went to the shop riage, and enables pictures to be ex- only when he was sent for.. •

hibited quite clearly in sunlight or By Mr. Lewis-Winess was also under strong artificial light. a partner in the Ying Fook rice Central Club Hall, Clerkenwell Road, firm.. He

the largest was shareholder of the Yue Fat Loong was selected for the test, because it The firm. There were altogether 39 has large skylights and strong clec- shareholders. Leng Kwan Chi was tries. One film was a reproduction of the next biggest shareholder.

JUGO-SLAVIAN DIFFICULTIES.

LONDON, January th The Yuge-Slay reply to the Allies ultimatum says that it cannot understand how the Treaty of Londen, to which Yugoslavia is not a party, and which was never communicated to it. could be applied to Jugo-Slavin failing immediate acceptance of the Allies proposals.

The Yugo-Star Government cannot Accept the proposals entirely, and asks | permission to submit the modifications Mocesary to nature peace in the Adriatic.

It points out that the proposals de not guarantee Italian evacuation of Fiume and Zare when these are created indepen dent States.

The enquiry is still going on.

DEPARTURES.

(Capt

The

5.5+ TUNGSHING Perkins), sailed for Saigon Vis Bwatow xt 6 a.m. to-day.

It concludes by expressing its willing- The 3.5. PRODUCE, (Opt: Wisnes) neas to settle the difficulties in a consailed for Winta: a.m. to-day. cillatory spirit.

The xs. DILWARA, (Capt. Babb), sailed for Shanghai at 6 am. to-day with through general cargo,

DISASTROUS COLLISION IN CANADA.

MONTERAL, January 27th. Eight were killed and many injured in collision near North Bay, Ontario, between two sections of the Canadian Pacific Express on their way to Van-

Jeuver.

EDUCATION IN AMERICA. -

WASHINGTON, January 26th. The Senate has passed the Keaton Americanisation Bill requiring all reai- denta in the United States between the agrs of 16 and 1. if physically and mentally competent and all aliens be tween 18 and 45 unable to speak English, to attend school not less than 200 Eours per annum.

THE BRITISH CABINET.

LONDON, January 27th, The Daily Express states that Mr. G. N. Barnes, Labour Member of the Cabinet (without a portfolio), hus placed bia resignation in the Premier's. hands. The resignation is not taking immediate effect.

COLONIAL TETERINARY STAFFB.

Lovoox, January 99th. The Colonial Secretary has appointed a Committee to consider whether the staffs of the Veterinary Departments of the various Colonies and Protectorates are adequate, and, if necessary, to recom. wend increases of staff and improved salarics, also to recommend regarding the improvement of arrangements for the recruiting of such veterinary staffs.

The Chairman of the Committee is. Sir Herbert Read, and the members are Sir J. "Moradyen,

Biz Stewart Stockman (President of the Royal College of Veterinary Burgoons), Professora J. Share Jones, and O. C. Bradley and Hajor R. D. Furse.

JUDENITCH ARRESTED,

STOCKHOLY, January 30th

It is reported that General Judenitch, who was contemplating leaving Esthonia with a large sum of money belonging to the North West Army, has been arrested.

LONDON, January 31st. General Judenitch WELA released by Esthonians whilst being conveyed secretly to Dorpat.

POLAND AND RUSSIA.

LONDON, Jantary 30th.

A Moscow wireless message says that the

The 5.3. TOYOSAKI MARU,-(Capt. Hirakass), ailed for Kobe at 6 am. wish 400 tone of general cargo.

sailed for Bangkok vis. Swatow at The . LANGCEOW (Capt. Hooker) 11.90 a.m.to-day with 300 tons of general cargo.

The ... WEST I`QAJOOT, (Capt. Win kel) sailed for Cubs via Honolula at 10 p.m. to-day with 7,080 tons rice.

ARRIVALS.

February 3.

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The 8.8. TJIKINI, Dutch 2,888 tops, from Java Capt G. R Bergs, J.C.J.L B12.

The .. ESIN CHANG, Chi, 1,958 tons from Shanghai, and Amoy Capt. C. Shepherd, C.M. S.X. Co., C43,

The 5.9. PERANANG, Brit., 1,000 tons, from Haiphong Capt. R. F. Heaney, Ohow Yus Ting B10.

The & SIAM MARU, Jan., 2.897 tons, from Kobe Capt. Imadsuri, 0.5.K. K Wharf.

The as. TEIKAI MARU, Jap., 794 tone, from Keelong Capt. Kowabata, O.S.K. Weet Point.

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CLEARANCES.

February, 3.

The 8.8. SUWA MARU, (Jap) cleared to day and will sail for Beattle "vis Shanghai at 11 am to-morrow.

The .a. CHOFU MARU, (Jap.) clear. ed today and will sall for Keelung at

a.m. to-morrow.

The 1.&. LOKFANG, (Prit), cleared to- day and will sail for Haiphong vis Hoi- how at 80 m. to-morrow,

The e.. CHAKSANG, (Brit.), cleared to day and will sail for Kobe via Moji at 7.a.m. to-moTIOW.

DEPARTURES.

The as ESIN CHANG, "(Chinese). Cant. Shephard Agents Chinese Merch ints S.N) Co, left for Caston to- da

The . WESTCAJOOT, (Amer), Capt. Winkell Acca's Struthe endDixon Inc. luft for Cuba Via Honolulu to day.

Bovist Government has sent a Note to Dhi Arcat Kwong Hing Go, left for The 8.8. PAK O, hine), Capt. Poland declaring that Extreme elements Bhanghai to-day among the Entente are endeavoring to

The .. KNIGHT OF THE GARTER,

incite Poland to an unjust, senseless and Erit. Cap. Stephens, Ag nts Butter oriminal war against Russia. It urges Geld & Sire left for Yokohams via that there are no questions which cannot Shanghai to day.. be solved by Degotiations, concessions 07 mutual agreements.

RUMANIA:

LONDON, January 20th. Dr. Vaidavoevod, the 'Rumanian Pre mier, interviewed by Reiter in London, referred to Rumania's desire to remain in closest contact with, the "Allios.

Jaid, regarding tho dangers of Bol

Thos. BENLOMOND, (Brit.), Capt. Web-ter Agenta G. L. &, Co, left for Yokohama via Shanghai to-day.

The_as.'SHINFOO, (Chinese) (Capt. Hassel. Acents San Feb 8.N. left for Foochow to-day.

DON'T COUGH.

shevism: "To my knowledge, the TT is absurd to allow a pugh to han Bolsheviste

a campaign on and mpya itality when are preparing for the spring with a well-organised - Chamberlain's (ngh Remedy will cure army trained by German officers." He To You don't know wurre

nid that Rumania would be very

watch tent enagh will do. You can't ful and take sil dofeuce measures afford to allow your throat and luna te He had communicated with the become di raned when it is meh skimp Supreme Council regards the Allie thing to stop istaa ch mite shop an stablishing & sanitary cordon from the Rem dy. For me by al Chemiste in

get a bottle'në 1-hamberlin's Posud Baltic to the Black Bon to prevent the Etor koopers spread of disenos,

The

day's work in the Glasgow Herald offices, both in Scotland and in Lon- don another a display by a Sheffield cutlery firm; a third a coloured Pathé'; and all were sharply defined and did not entsii strain to the eye. The in tention is to take these and other trade films to France, Spain, Portugal, and South America. The descriptions are in four languages. The daylight} screen will enable them to be exhibited in any sort of building at any hour of the day. The screen is a revolu- tion in cinema work.

HOCKEY.

Following will represent the Club against the Army at Happy Valley on Wednesday 4th instant at.5 p.m: -J. P. Jones, C. C. Hickling, M. L. Railton. E: J. R.Mitchell, Rev. R. Martin, W. W. Mackenzie, R. A. Brand, F. L. Sim, A. K. Mackenzie,Į IV. Braga and B. D. Evans (capt).

ed here on the 4th Feb..

The Ben Eine Benimod from Middlesbro' and London left Singa- pors for this part on 17th instant and may be expected to arrive here on or a aboat 4th proxima.

The

P. & 0-B1. & AL. 88. Gregory Apar leth Moji for this port on the 3ist ultimo at am. and is duo here on the 4th instant at about a.m.

.&O.S. N. Co. s.r. Sangola left Shanghai for this port on 31st limo 9.50 .m. and is due hera on the ita instant at am.

The P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s sa. Itola lelt Singapore for this Port on the 14th instant at 5 pm, and is due bere an the 6th proximo. The NY.K. a. Shinyo Muru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port direct on the 18th Jan. and li ex- pected here on the 6th Feb. The Ben Lane 5. Benler from

Middlesbro' London and Straits left Singapore for this port on 30th inst. and may be expected to arrive here on 7th Feb, The N.L.K. 4. Kamo Maru (European Line) left Kobe for this port via Moji and Shangbai on the 31st Jan. and is expected bere on the 9th Feb The CPO.Cd's RMB. Empress of Ana arrived at Yokohama on 30th Jan. lelt there - 31 and, is due at Vancouver Feb. 9.

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The P. & U.-B.I. & AL. 2a. Talada left Singapore for this part on the Sad instant and is due here on the 9th instant.

The

C.P.O.S. Cor EM.B. Montes arrived at Yokohama on Jan.. 27 left there Jan. 28 and is due at Vancouver on Feb. 10.

It is notified that all restrictions as Merchant Vessels on the China Station have been abolished.

The Services to Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire aro uspended.

Na unofficial latter addressed to Abadan, Ahwas or Mohammorah in the Fersian Gulf may exceed eight ounces In weight.

Beglstered and Farcel Hails are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and wher mails are advertised to lose before .. registered and parcel mails arm closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day!

In the mae of Maila cloning before ₺ aan. Registration close at 5 o'clock on the previous arming.

INWARD NIIZA. “

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WEDNESDAY, February 4 Bombay-Per TOTOMI MARU. Shanghai-Per ICHANG. Japan-Per GREGORY APCAR Shanghai Per SANGOLA, Straits-Per AMAZONE.

Sombay-Per SHINYO MARU FRIDAY, February 6.

SATURDAY, February 7. Straita--Per BENLEYZ.

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Japan, Feb.

The .. FYRRAUS, due here Fob. Percy Spiers, from pneumonia, 6 from Europe and sails for Shanghai following influenza. Mr. Spiers was Feb. 7

connected with the firms of Messrs. The 8.8. ENIGHT COMPANION, due Davis and Company and had only hore Feb. 17 from Eorepe and sails for returned to the Colony two weeks Japan, Feb. 18.

The 88. TITAN, due here Feb. 17 ago. from Europe and sails for Tsingtan via The death took pace. at the Japan, Feb. 18.

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The is JASON, dos here Feb 24 from Europe and mils for Bhanghai and Japan, Feb. 25.

11.30 p.m., yesterday. Mr. Spiera who had only recently returned from

The 8. PELEUS, dne hare Mr. Home leave, by the s.s. "Persia Maru," became ill on January 24,

from Europe and axils for Thington, Shanghai and Japan, Mar. 5.

three days after arrival here, and went

The 5. LAYCAN, due here Mar. 8

to hospital on the 31st January, where: from Europe and alla for Shanghai and he at first made great improvement. Japan, Mar. 9.

The I. MENTOR, due here Mar. 16 He took a turn for the worse yester- from Europe and ssils for Shanghai and day morning. The late Mr. Spiers.. Japan, Mar. 16.

was very popular with a large circle" The s.. KEEMUN, due hers Mar. So of friends. He originally arrived here from Europe and sails for Teingtan and Japan, Mar. 21.

towards the end on 1912 to take up The RHESUS, due bere April an appointment with the Hongkong from Europe and salla for Sha ghai and Electric Company, with which con- Japan, April 3.

cern he remained until the beginning The 04 TELEMACHUS due bore of 1917 when he joined the Arm of April 5 from Europe and axila for Shang Messrs. Davis and Company, and bai and Japan, April 6,

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