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MOUTRIE'S

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No. 18.989.

VOTING CONTEST PAGE 9.

The China Mail.

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To-day's closing, rate 2/3" 9/16. To-day's opening rate 2/3› 9/16;

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September 24, 1923, Temperature 79.; Barometer 29 70 Rainfall 000 inch.

Humidity 80 September 24 1928, Temperature 77.

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(Reuter's Service to thị Chína Mall.)

PARIS, September 23, Unveiling a war monument at Champenoux, M. Poincaré expressed astonishment that Germany luid forgotten the generosity of her victors in signing the armistice when about to Invade Ger many and destroy the last German`divisions. There were still people across the Raine who had neither

cyes to see nor ears to hear and who led the

· RUHR WRANGLE.

IMPORTANT GERMAN CONFENENCE.

(Reuter's Service to the China-Mall.)'

HALIN, September 23.

Ith semi-officially stated representatives of the pecupled, territory, particularly the Ruhr, are to post in Berlin at the beginning of the week in

Government and the Presidents of the German order to participate in discussions with the Imperial, States with regard to the question of the cessation of passive resistance in the Rulir. The Imperial Goverment will then give a decision as a result of;

the discussions,

vinced that responsible circles in France must

Authoritative quarters are con-

country into fresh catastrophes, foolishly expend-sealise that without the restoration of German ing in revolts against the treaty signed by Germany sovereignty and normal conditions of freedom of resources which might be employed in carrying it labora full return to the early productive activities out, and who seemed to resemble suicidal maniacs of the Ruhr is impossible. Thus the Government's "What is to be done? Let us wait. When they decision will not in any circumstances imply are on the very edge of the precipice they can still capitulation whereby the Rhineland and Rube will thank God that to save themselves from falling they

be given up. have only to recognise the vanity of their resiste. ance to prove to us they are determined to keep their promises, but let them beware that the slope is steep and it is not we who are slipping."

"MERELY

SUSPENDED."

PARIS, September 23.

BULGARIAN ROBBERY.

COMMUNISTS CAUSING TROUBLE.

SOFIA, September 23.

Unveiling a war monument at Toul M. Poincaré- It is semi-officially stated that a complete calm emphasised that the present crisis in Germany had prevails in the capital. The Communist disturbances merely suspended Germany's capacity to pay reinentioned on September 20 are being repressed parations without diminishing them in the future, the assistance of the population of South Germany only lacked the desire to pay. France Bulgaria. Communist bands three hundred strong had already paid over a hundred milliards in Ger atempted to seize power in certain districts, notably many's stead and could no longer continue pay-Nevaragora where they secured possession of the ments which were ruining her nor interrupt the sub-prefecture and proclaimed a Soviet republic. work of reconstruction of the devastated regions. As long as Germany delayed payment the French teen hours later Government troops relieved the would remain where they were.

town, killing thirty-four and capturing the majority of the remainder. Communist groups also pro- SURRENDER MUST BE UNCONDITIONAL, claimed a republic in the Kazanlik district. A PARIS, September 23. detachment of troops re-established order and the rebels flod to the mountain's where they are now being besieged,

M. Poincaré made three speeches to-day but did not refer to his meeting with Mr. Baldwin or to Anglo-French relations, probably owing to his spreches having been prepared in advance. Speak, ing at Bois le Pretre in the afternoon he emphasised. that Germany's surrender in the Ruhr must be un. conditional.

EMPIRE WIRELESS CHAIN.

BARGAINING WITH MARCONIS.

NIPPING REVOLT IN THE BUD.

GERMAN GOVERNMENT THREATENED.

BERLIN, September 23,

It is semi-officially stated in connection with threats in different quarters against the German Gavemment that a conference yesterday between. Hen Ebert, the Chancellor, the Ministers for the LONDON, September 23.

Interior and Defence, and the Commander-in-Chief, Confirming the Daily Telegrapli's announcement General von Seeckt, decided upon measures to nip that the negotiations between the Post Office and all such attempts in the bud. Government Marconis for an Empire wireless service have circles are fully agreed that necessary measures reached a deadlock, the Observer's wireless expert should taken inmediately to oppose any possible says it appears the Post Office insists on securing attempt to upset the power of the State and to for itself an exclusive monopoly of the wireless secure for the Government all the resources it may services to Canada, South Africa, and Egypt or a require. pooling arrangement whereunder Marconis give the Post Office the free use of the whole of its patents, the service to be run by the Post Office by Govern- ment officials without Marconis having any powerto control the working of the service and the Company to place at the disposal of the Post Office stations which it will erect in the Dominions. The Dominion Premiers are certain to insist on a searching inquiry into the matter.

"HONEST JOHN."

DEATH OF LORD MORLEY.

LONDON, September 23. The death is announced of Lord Morley. Lord Morley of Blackburn, was created a Vise court in 1908: He held various offices in Liberal Governments and was universally esteemed beinci popularly known as "Honest John," At the outbreak of war he immediately resigned front office his conscience being against war in any shape or forn. His activities in Hierary matters are well known, his life of Gladstone being not merely a literary excursion but a tribute to a leader and a friend]

LONDON, September 23,

-

Lord Morley's illness lasted only a few hours, He enjoyed good health unil this morning when he was suddenly taken ill at his London residence and died peacefully in the evening.

AMERICA CUP.

LIPTON TO CHALLENGE

LONDON, September 23, Sir Thomas Lipton on arrival from America alated definitely that he had decided to challenge

In the America Cuprice for 1925 Plans were hand for the construction of a new ". Shamrock...”.

BALLOON RACE.

AIR ACCIDENTS,

BRUSSELS, September 23.

In the Gordon Bennett cup race the Spanish balloon caught fire near Malines and the pilot was killed. The Swiss balloon caught fire la the Ant werp province and both occupants were killed.

VOITURETTE VICTOR.

LEMANS, September 23.

The International Cup for Voitureites over a course of 604 kilometres, 170 metres, was won by Divet on a Talbot in 216minutes, I 2/5 seconds.

WOMEN ATHLETES.

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ENGLAND SUCCÈSSFUL,

PARIS, September 23.

In the women's athletic meeting, England beat France by 7 events to 2, scoring 60 points as against 37.

TO-DAY'S EARTHQUAKE,

EGYPT THIS TIME.

CAIRO, September 23. The Helous Observatory yesterday evening recorded a big earthquake about 1,500 miles distant.

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