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FORTY PITS FLOODES.

LONDON, April 11.

Forty pits have been completely flooded, according to the Rt. Hon. Mr. Bridgman who said in the House of Commons at question time that it was impossible to forecast how many could again be worked as economical considerarions were involved besides those of practicability.

A GOSSIPY ITEM.

LONDON, April 11.

The owners and miners conference adjourned, whereafter one of the minera” executive declared that the result of the first day's negotiations was that the position was not unsatisfactory." It was learned, however, that the conference had not got to grips with fundamentals. Both parties by the Premier's wish, meet him separately to-morrow morning.

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KOWLOON BOWLING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

Last evening, the armual meeting ol-members of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club was held in the Club- house. There was a large attendance. In the absence of Mr. D. Gow,

President of the Club, Mr. W. Rus sell presided. He was supported by Messrs. G. Henderson, R. J. Dixon. T. V. Robertson. G. Edwards, J. Barr, C. Aitkenson, J. S. Melatoshi. T. Dawson, T. L Cooke, P. Farrell. J. H. Doenithome, H. Max. .. T. Elson, W. Mackay, D. Harvey. R. Lapsley, Hon. Treas., and J. N. R. Allan, Hon. Sec.

The Chairman read the Commit- tee's report which stated that the pro- fit made on "the working of the Chib was $729.04..

Thirty-five new members

"joined,

LONDON, April 11. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain, moving a formal address and twenty-six left, making the pre- of thanks for His Majesty's message relating to the reserve forces pro-seat total 158, an increase of eight on

the year. clamation, stated that the miners' federation's instructions with regard to drew large entries; they were keenly The annual competitions non-interference with pumping had been generally followed. He feared contested and completed in good the negotiations would take a considerable time and would be most difficult. Į time.

The Hongkong team, includ We must not fatter ourselves that we are out of danger.

He pointed out, that the threat of extrusion of the dispute to the whole of transport and industry was suspended but not withdrawn. Therefore it was necessary to continue precautions. The community must show, if its existence ware attacked, that it was able to protect itself. Labour cries of "No provocative language.") MF. Chamberlain replied, that be was most anxious that nothing should be said- to make a fair and honourable settlement impossibe. He urged adjournment of discussion.

The debate was adjourned til to-morrow.

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The committee regretted to record the deaths, since the last annual general meeting, of foor members, viz.. Messrs. G.

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formidable nature of the task ahead." He said an early and satisfactory conclusion was not doubtful if there were the same eagerness to share losses as there was to share profits. He referred to the unprecedented slump in the export trade, owing to the practical closing of the markets on the contient and in South America. The Goyament had resolved not to make the taxpayer maintain pròfita ọc vagik. If vis ke Elonté and miners to submit a scherne for adjusting these to the hard economic conditions. The owners must justify the extent of their reductions of wages and the miners must submit counter-proposals, He concluded by suggesting that both sides should appoiït a small body which would repors to a full conference.

MAUBEUGE HONOURED.

PARIS, April 11.

The French Government has awarded the war cross to the city of | Maubeuge, which in 1914 stopped part of the German army for three days.

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PARIS, April 11.

"Measures taken to check speculation and being about a defiation of prices of chief commodities have resulted in Paris meat prices being reduced about twenty per cent. •

YAP ISLAND DISPUTE.

WASHINGTON, April 12.

It is understood that Britain and France have replied to the Yapman date note. Britain's reply is stated to be of a preliminary nature..

JAPAN'S CROWN PRINCE,

AMERICA NOT TO BE VISITED.

WASHINGTON, April 13:

The Emperor of Japan has sent a letter to President Harding keen ly regretting the unavoidable circumstances closely connected with himself that at present prevent acceptance of the President's invitation for the Crown Frince to visit the United States on the completion of his European mission.

OIL SUPPLIES.

BRITISH AND AMERICAN NEGOTIATIONS, -

WASHINGTON, April 12.

Britain has presented to the Government a memorandum having regard to the San Remo oil agreement, proposing the appointment of an American commissioner to confer with the British petroleum commission in order to accelerate adjustment of differences.

AMERICAN WÄR TAXATION.

NEW YORK, April 12. "

Bills have been introduced into Congress repealing, the excess profits and other War taxation, and substituting a one per cent. tax on all sales.

It is estimated that this will yield $600,000,000 annually.

BRITISH-LIGHT-WEIGHT-CHAMPIONSHIP.

In the National Sporting Club 20-10

Britain, Ernie Rice (Homalow) In the seventhi round 227

LONDON, April 12, Light-weight Championship Ben Chillichtt (Plymouth

botham and H. E. Lofley. A retired member, Mr. A. Bain, also passed away at home during the year.

The Club tendered its thanks to the donors of the many handsome prizes presented for competition? These yes; the Henderson Chalinze.Ca

sident's Cup (Hem. D. GoVice President's Cup (Mr. D. Neilson); Borneo Cup (Mr. J. B. Manchan); Dundee Cup (Messas Baxter, Chap man, Harvey, Scott, Simpson, and Steel: Belfast Cap (Messrs. Davi- Bon, Dixon, Greig, McKirdy and Pat ron); Tyneside Cup (Messrs. Dick, G. Henderson and Puncheon!; Clyde. side Cap (Messrs. Allan, Brown and Mckenzie); and prizes given by Messrs Grant, Mciver, Milroy and Russell.

The golf section, which had its full complement of members, showed some improvement. "Three matches were played with the K.C.C., result- ing in one win for K.B.G.G. and two for KC.C. As the majority of the members were young and keen play- ers, the next season might see a greater improvement.

The Chairman proposed that the present hon. sec., Mr. J. N. R. Allan, be elected President, remarking that he was a hard-working member of the Club. (Applause.)

Mr. Allan declined the honour, buty elected amid general soclamation: on being pressed he accepted and was'

Mr. D. Keith was elected 'Vice- President, on the proposition of Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Robertson.

Mr. J. O. McLaggan was elected hot. sec; the hon. freas., Mr. R. Lapsley, was re-elected.

The Committee was appointed as follows: Messrs. Russell, Farrell, Atkinson, Barr, W. Mackay, Whibley, Henderson, Elson and Mackintosh. that members would begin the new

The Chairman, expressed the hope) season resolved to win the League Championship again.

The greens were in good condition, and the policy of top-dressing early in the wet sea- son must be repeated it the "growth of the grass throughout the year was to be maintained. Not much interest had been taken in gol, and less-in tennis. He hoped this would be remedied.

Mr. Lapsley suggested the election of a golf captain and the formation of

a tenmis section. Mr. W. Mackay was elected golf captain and the question of a tennis section was referred to the Committee.

Invitations have been issued for the annual sports of the Hongkong University which are to be held on

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