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April 20, 1923, Temperature 65.

Barometer 29 88 Rainfall 0,80 inch

Humidity 95 April 21, 1922, Temperature 72,

No. 18.856.

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號一廿月四年三十二百九千一英

HONGKONG.. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1923

WATCHFUL NEUTRALITY.

CURZON OUTLINES OUR FOREIGN POLICY.

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PARLIAMENTARY GOVERNMENT. -

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LONDON, April 20,

In the House of Lorlls, Lord Curzon, in a speech on our foreign policy; said he had consistently ad- vised Germany to make an overture expressing her intention to pay and have the payment fixed by the He authorities properly charged with this duty, had also advised Germany to offer specific guara buran bemorlees for continued payments.

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The British policy was fundamentally based on the entente on which alone it was likely we could build a new and stable structure. Whether in the Ruhr or at Lausanne we were consistently taking this line and should continue to observe an attitude of watchful and friendly neutrality.

Regarding the Ruhr question, the Government was willing to discuss plans about security but these could not be carried out at the cost of dismember- ing Germany or setting a new running sore in the heart of Europe. Any guarantees should preferably be reciprocal. The strain was telling severely on the resources of both parties and if pursued must imperil the future relations of two great peoples.

He was hopeful that the time would shortly arise when British influence and authority, might be usefully directed to bringing the main parties 1ogether.

BRITISH TROOPS REMAIN.

LATER. Lord Curzon intimated that the Government entirely opposed the withdrawal of the British troops which would create a feeling of positive dismay among our allies. He pointed out that the figures for British trade with Germany since the occupation of the Rhur had been considerably higher than for the corresponding period last year. Germany had shown a capacity for resistance which had surprised her opponents and her friends. The results of the occupation hitherto, though serious, had been less immediately disastrous than had been expected in many (quarters. The financial situation produced seemed fraught with the profoundest anxiety.

Lord Curzon stressed the objections to and the dangers of handing over the question to the League of Nations. He thought it might be fairly argued that the first move should cons from Gejiny,

LEAGUE THE ONLY HOPE.' Viscount Grey regretted that Lord Curzon had not been more hopeful regarding, the near approach of the moment when the Government would see its way to exercise its influence in connection with the Rhur policy of France. The longer it continued the worse the situation was likely to become. The one hope for security lay in the League of Nations becoming a strong reality and the inclusion of Germany therein. He suggested consideration of the possibility of using the League to give security not only to France but also to Germany.

'REIGN OF TERROR."

MUELHEIM'S "RED GUARDS" OUSTED.

FRENCH NEUTRAL

BERLIN, April 20.

The situation at Muelheim is described as a reign of terror. The Vossische Zeitung says that murder is common. A whole row of dead and wounded has been taken off the streets. Fugitive eye-witnesses declare that the mob completely con- trols the town. Bands of men armed with firearms and knives, etc., roam the streets. A few detectives defended the town hall which was attacked yester day evening.

The French troops are apparently adopting an absolutely passive attitude. German reports state that they have refused the request of the city authorities to allow police from other towns to en- ter Muelheim:

SIX KILLED,

LONDON, April 20 The Vossische Zeitung's account of the situation at Muelhejm is apparently somewhat coloured.

Mulheim reports state that the police from other towns have succeeded in clearing out the "Red Guards” from the main part of the town.

Twenty arrests are reported. Six people were killed in the course of the disturbances..

ORDER FULLY RESTORED,

PARIS, April 20,

A message from Muelheim states that order.has. been fully restored. Police are now patrolling the streets.

IRELAND AND THE LEAGUE.

* GENEVA, April 201 A representative of the Trish Free State has handed the Secretary-General of the League of Nations a' formal request for the Free State's admis- sion into the League,

* OTHER OUTBREAKS.

BERLIN, April 20.00

'CAIRO, April 20,

The King signed the constitution late last night. and promulgation, was heralded this morning with salvoes of guns throughout Egypt.p

The Premier Yehia Pasha mude a that he was very gratified' with,

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been introduced- affecting the fun- lamental prin- ciple of the people's sover- cignty. The Premier paid tributes to King Fuad's very friendly tion of the Cabinet's propos- itions and said Egyptians will astonish the world by their rapid and com- plete adaptation to the Parliam- entary regime

and

their pro- found attachment to the first constitutional and the King of Egypt.

KING FUAD.

OFFICIAL RELIGION.

CAIRO, April 20. The constitution declares Egypt, a sovereign state with a free, independent government and a hereditary monarchy. The official religion is Islam and the official language Arabic.

The constitution provides obligatory elementary education for both sexes, free in the public schools. It declares that all powers emanate from the nation.

The legislative power will be exercised by the King concurrently with the Senate and Chamber, but the King and the Chamber are alone entitled to impose increased taxes. The King can return any bill to Parliament for re-examination, but if it is voted by a two-thirds majority of each House it will become law. The King can dissolve the Chamber, He canfnominate and dismiss ministers, nominate- nd revoke diplomatic representatives on the pro position of the Foreign Minister.

The present constitution will be applicable to the Kingdon of Egypt but this provision in nowise affects Egypt's rights in the Sudan. The title which the King of Egypt will bear will be established after the authorised delegations have fixed the definite status of the Sudan,

FOREIGNERS' RIGHTS

LATER.

Under the constitution the King can declare war, make peace and form alliances subject to the consent of Parliament. The constitution in nowise, affects Egypt's obligations towards foreign coun- tries, the rights foreigntrs have legally acquired in Egypt or the recognised usages or treaties.

AUSTRALIAN DOCK WORKERS.

SERIOUS TROUBLE COMING.

MELBOURNE, April 20.

It is understood that serious trouble is likely to develop on the Australian water front if the Arbitration Court rejects an application for the abolition of the bureau system of employment established ia Sydney after the 1917 upheaval,

Trade Union circles indicate that the dockers at other ports solidly support the Sydney men in insisting on preference for Unionists with regard to employment.

HOW THE WIND BLOWS.

LATEST BY-ELECTION RESULT..

LONDON, April 20. The following is the result of the Ludlow by- election due to the death of Viscount Windsor, ! Colonel Windsor Clivé (Conservative)... Captain Calcott Pryce (Liberal)... Mr. Pollard (Labour)

SCOURING IRELAND.

IRREGULARS DEMORALISED.

...9.956 ...6,740 ...1,420.

LONDON, April 20.

A message from Bantry states that National troons thoroughly scoured-the-whole countryside. is thought the backbone of the irregular resistance in the difficult mountainous area has been broken..

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A number of prisoners were brought in.

KNOCKED ON THE HEAD.

COMMONS REJECT PROHIBITION. ✨

LONDON, April 20,

The House of Commons by 236 votes tò- 14 The Lokal Ancelger reports that the gunsmith rejected the prohibition bill introduced by the shops at Oberhausen have been plundered. Miners Dundee prohibitionist, Mr. Scrymgeour.“ going to work have been held up by armed -Com-

Unemployed wearing the Soviet star forced an entrance into the Townhall at Ruhrort, the Lower part of which they now occupy melynek

The paper asserts that 1,803 man of the Army carried out military exercises at Gelsen Kirchen under the eyes of the French troops,

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