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November 1, 1921, Temperature 60

No. 18,404. 二拜禮 晚一月一十年一十二百九千一英

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LLOYD'S REGISTER ANNUAL REPORT.

LONDON, October 31.

The anual report of Lloyd's register shows that new tonnage classed by the Society during the year ending June 30 decreased 25 per cent. compared with the same, period in 1919-1920. Following a great decrease in new orders during 1920 and 1921 there has been such exted sive relations in the plans submitted to the Society in recent months as to indicate an unprecedented slurap. In new tonnage 112 oil tanker were built during 1920-21 equal to 18 per cent. of the total tonnage, while 353 new ships, or 38 per cent. were fitted with oil burning boiles. For the first time in the Society's history more oil burners than coal burners were ult.

AMERICA'S EUROPEAN WAR CREDITS.

HERMIT NATION COURTS CIVILISATION.

Calavera, October 31.

him, and Majo: Bailey, former British agent at Lord Ronaldshay, Governor of Bengal, Raja

Grantse in Tibet, inet at Phari. Mr. Bell, former politic- al officer at Sikhin who has been at Lhasa over a year on a special mission clearing up the tangled relations of Tibet, China and Britain. According to Mr. Bell's re- port the Tibetans now appear anxious to open their into a semi-direct treaty with Britain as they are alarm--- country to modern civilisation and are willing to enter

ed at the approach of Bolshevist emissaries to Tibet through Chinese Turkestan, the deposition of Hutukatu ia Mongolia and the growth of Soviet influence in Mongolia. It is reported that Mr. Fell outlined the terms of a treaty which will satisfy the aspirations of Tibetans for wide: intercourse with India and allay their fmrs ol Bolshevist aggression.

SPIRIT OF COMRADE381".

A GREAT WAR LESSON.

BRITAIN NOT SUGGESTING CANCELLATION,

Loxvos, October 31. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Gideon Murray, Sir Robert Horne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated that the Government was not communicating with the American Government with regard to cancella- tion of European war debts. He gathered from the press. that no economic questions would be taken up at the Washington Conference. He declared that public dis- '

Ear! Beatty, addressing * convention of the cussion of these questions tended to create rather than American Legion, said that comrade bip was the great allay dificulties.

COMMONS DEBATE IRISH CONFERENCE.

PREMIER DEFEATS USIONIST ATTACK.

LONDON. October 31, There was a large attendance in the fosse of Coin- moms on the occasion of the full-drcas debate nu a resolution disapproving the Government's action in entering the Irish peace negotisticus with Sinn Fein.

Colonel J. Greston led the attack. He denied : that the resolution was tantamount to A rate

KANSAS CITY, October 31.

lean of the war. The spirit which unfausted our fighters muat azimate the nations. Referring to the union between the British and American val forces under his command, Earl Reatty said the American sailors absorbed their admiral's conception of comradeship so thoroughly that in the North Sea operations British ships sfre as often commanded by American admirals an American ships were commanded by Briab admirala.

NO INFLUENCE SPHIRAS IN CHINA.

of censure and declared that Irish Republicans were NEW INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION POLICY. gradually ousting the King's Government from Ireland.

He advocated that rebels be severely dealt with. Thei speech evoked frequent cheering.

LONDON, October 31.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Arthur The Premier, who was assured the support of Labour Yeo, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth, Under Secretary for Fareiza members, the Independent Liberals and the majority Affairs, stated that the policy of spheres of infinence in Coalitionists, strenuously defended the Government in China has been superseded by s policy of international its atten pis to exhaust every means of bringing about a co-operation. Further development of this policy will peaceful settlement consistra with the safety and doubtless be discussed at the Washington Conference. honour of the British Empire. He said that if the conference broke down and it right the first thing the Government would have to ask the House was con- siderably to strengthen the crown forces in Ireland. JATER.

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In the House of Commons the dissentient Unionist | motion was rejected by 139 votes to 19.

BOMB EXPLODES IN ARCHITECT'S HOUSE,

COMMUNIST DEATH SESTENCE PROTEST.

HAVANA, October 31.

A borib exploded in the house of an architect named Fernando Veadnes causing considerable damage. The police believe that the outrage may be connected with extremists' threats against Major General Crowder and the United States Legation in connection with the. case of Suoco and Vanzetti.

AGRICULTURAL LIBJUR HOURS.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE'S DECISION.

GENEVA, October 31.

The International Labour Conference has approved Lioint resolution by the British, Dutch and Italian Governments that regulation of the hours of agricultural labour should be inserted in the agenda of a fature Bossian.

ALLIES ' AND `HUNGARY.

WARNING TO. LITTLE ENTENTE.

LONDON, October 31.

It is announced in London that the Little tenté. has been informed that the Great Powers will strongly disapprove of active intervention against Hung present.

FÐINGARM Í(LONDON.

Pasis, October 31. Fora President Poincaré has arrived in London as the guest of the London Usiviksty:

AM RICA'S CONFERENCE DELEGATES.

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WASHINGTON, October 31. The rauk of ambassador has been given to the American delegates at the forthcoming conference.

-AMERICAN TRIPS ON THE RHING.

HARDING OPPOSES WITHDRAWAL..

WASHINGTON, October 31. Conferring with Mr. Porter, Chairman of the House of Bepresentatives foreign affairs committee, President Harding intimated that he was opposed to any resolu- tion providing for immediate withdrawal of the American troops from the Rhine.

AMERICAY TRADE REVIEW,

DISTINCTLY ENCOURAGING ELEMENTS,

WASHINGTON, October 31,

The Federal Reserve Board's review for October notes distinctly encouraging dements in the general situation, particularly in textiles. It also shows an improvement in the demand for raw wool and cotton goods, but only a limited revival in the iron and steel trades.

AMERICAN LEGION:

CONVENTION'S BRILLIANT OPENING:

Kansas Orry, October 31, The convention of the American Legion opened brilliantly. Eid Bently and General Dar made arbeches. Marshal Foch, General Pershing, Admiral

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