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WEDNESDAY, APRIL

SHEER HUMBUG.

CAUSTIC COMMENT ON BUDGET SPEECH,

PROFLIGATE AND BANKRUPT.

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(Reuter's Service.)

SOVIET SLIMNESS.

LIFT IN GERMANY'S

A. BAGGAGE.

EFFECTS OF NEW TREATY,

(Reuter a Service,)

London, April 27. London, April 26..

The general impression of the In the House of Commons to-day Germano-Soviet Treaty in official Opposition Day in connection with circles in London is that many the Budget was fully taken advanphrases, are vague, indefinite, and Enge of by Mr. P. Snowdon capable of another interpretation in hocusing Mr. Winston There does not appear at first Church of increasing, national sight to be anything objection- expenditure by £30,000,000 in 18 able. months ag making an outrageous: Gorman Press Views.. settlement with Italy simply. In order to get £1,000,000, to include

Mr. Winston Churchill.

in the present Budget.

The

Government was undoubtedly In,the

WAR DEBTS

AMERICAN AGREEMENTS

APPROVED

BRITISH ASSURANCES.

(Reuter's American Service.),

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THE CHINA MAIL

COAL CRISIS

PARTIES STILL AT THE

TALKINGSDAGEL

UNFETTERED DISCUSSION,

(Reuter's Service.)

London, April 27,

conferences, in which the Prime

After several

days" intonaive

Minister was most active, the mine owners intimated their willingness to participate in an open tri-party meeting at which they would not impose any Hmitation regarding the scope of the discussion.

Washington, April 27. sufficed for the Senate, to approve -Nineteen- minutes! debate: of the Latvian debt settlement. the

The Senate also approved of Esthonia and Roumania.

debt agreements: with Senator Reed, the chief spokes- man of the Opposition, declared that most probably Latvia, would Berlin, April 27. '

again become a part of Russia The newspapers agres that the long before the 62 years laid Treaty does not create a new down in the settlement had pass-till to-morrow. situation and that the generaled: lines of German foreign policy are Senator Reed predicted that unchanged, which fact, is re-Great Britain would make the gretted by some of the more Italian debt settlement the basis violent Nationalist journals.

of a demand for a revision of the Joins The League.

British debt agreethent.

Paris, April 274 The "Homme Libre" argues that the Soviet will thus enter the Lengue in Germany's baggage, as once Germany is a member of the League she will be unable to associate herself with any League decision without being sure of agreeing with Moscow...

The paper concludes that the Soviet thus joins the League grip of the banks and financial without any commitments or re

..houses.. whilst Mr.

Churchill'sponsibilities.

statement regarding ine silk doties

"was sheer humbug.

Concern Not Dispelled.

Paris, April 27. The publication of the text of "Sacred Feelings." The ex-Chancellor (Mr. Philip the Russo-German Treaty has criticised not dispelled the concern in Snowden) Meabhingly the Betting Lax, which he French political circles in regard alleged was an outrage: on the most to its possible effects on the sacred feelings of a vast number fabric of Geneva and Locarno," of people and would lead to collu- sion between backers and book

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Mr. Philip Snowden..

makers. He recalled that he described last year's Budget as the ich man's Budget." This year it was the Budget of the profligate and bankrupt," " (Boud Labour cheers).

Mild Liberali

Senator Smoot "replied that Great Britain had given asaur." ances that she would not object to any settlement which the United States might make with other nations.

RUSSIAN FLOODS.

SEVERAL VILLAGES UNDER WATER.

"EIGHT LIVES: LÖST.

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Moscow, April 27.. The Volga and its upper tribu- stories have overflowed their banks.

An active exchange of views proceeding between London and Paris, but it is premature to talk or representations being made to Berlin.

Cute!

The "Temps" says that Ger- many wants to reserve the option to choose between the. Western Powers and Soviet Russia when the fateful hour strikes, but it is hardly conceivable that such an attitude can be compatible with Germany's unconditional entry to the League of Nations,

U.S. INDUSTRIES.

PRODUCTION GREATEST FOR

OVER A YEAR. ACTIVITY IN MILLS (Reuter's American Service;)

Sir J. Simon (Liberal, Spen Valley) was milder in his criticism. He thought that betting could

New York, April 27. be regarded as an inprimatur form

The Federal Reserve Board's of excitement which caused havoc monthly index of production in to homes when indulged in exces-the basic industries shows that sively. Moreover, the tax would encourage legal forms of betting:

Sir J. Simon.

Sir J. Simon warmly repudiated the Chancellor's competence regard- ing 10 years' guarantee of Imperial Preference.

Conservatives Divided.

London, April 27. The betting tax promises to be the controversial feature of the

Budget." It opposed by the churches and bookmakers from different angles, whilst the Conser vatives are divided-one section opposing the tax on moral grounds and another demanding legalisation againat betting,

Prominent racing, men andi bookmakers at Newmarket, ara doubtful as regards the yield of the tax and predict that it will be almost unworkable..

The director of a big London- drm of commission agents said that the backer cannot afford to pay the tux, which would mean that the

the increases in March reached the highest level for more than a year. The increases were mark- ed in steel ingots, pig iron anthracite coal, copper, and news- print.

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There was also great activity in textile mills, and the output of mátor cars was the largest since October.

BELOW A MILLION.

BRITAIN'S IDLE LIST CREATES A RECORD.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, April 27. The total of unemployed persons on Monday last recorded in the Labour Exchanges of Great Britain was 997,000.

years that the figures have dropped This is the first time for several below a million.

FRENCH BUDGET,

ADOPTED AT LAST BY THE #SENATE."-

CRISIS OVER?

(Reuter'a Servies.)

Paris, April 272 betting public are losing thrice"] as Except for one or two minor much as at present estimated. modifications which call for adjust The bookmakers will have to inment between the two Houses, the crease their staff by 50 per cent. Senate adopted the whole Budget

by 274 votes to 7.

Not Worth Collection. Lord Lonadale expressed the opinion that the scheme cannot satisfactorily be completed unless

The Bookmakers and Backers Race-course Protection Association ure considering the convention of protest meetings.

*#01 Coursel

Maa Ethol Wilkinson (Labour M.P. for East Middlesbrough) sald, that the women of the country would; strong

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The Rivor Klazms has Aboded the town of Orekhovo 45 miles anat. of Moscow. (..)

Eight persons were drowned. Eleven bridges were destroyed. Many textile mills are idle. Loss of life is also reported ab Rybinsk where the Volpe is 50 feet above ita: naval levell

Scores of villages are flooded. The inhabitants have taken refuge on the roofs.

Detachments of the Red Army are blowing up lee jams on the rivers in order that the waters can flow to their natural course!

RACIAL FEUDS.

SPORADIC CASES OF ASSAULT

IN CALCUTTA,

ONLY TEN MORE KILLED,.

(Reuter's American Service.)

Calcutta, April 27, Sporadic cases of assault and street fighting continue.

The known casualties to-day are 10 persons killed and 15 injured.

BULLETS PASS.

"AND POOR MUSSOLINI"' REMAINS!

(Reuters Service.)

Milan, April 27,

In torrential rain, more, than 50,000 Fascists assembled in the Cathedral Square, last night to pay homage to Signor Mussolini, who received a most enthusiastic ova- tion. Mussolini appeared on, a

notables balcony surrounded by the local

marked:

Referring to the downpour he re- "I believe you would stand with the same passivity Bullets pass, O Blackshirts and under fire and concluded with

Mussolini remains." This was re- ceived with deafening cheers,

SOVIET FINANCE.

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE GREATER.

(Reuter's Service.)

Thereafter an hours' meeting of the three parties was held in the House of Commons, and adjourned

1916 MASSACRE.

AMERICA NOT ENTITLED TO DAMAGES...

STOLEN GOODS.

SOLICITOR'S RINGS FOUND

IN PAWNS

TWO MEN CHARGED.

Theft of a diamond ring and, a ruby ring set in platinum, the pro- perty of Mr. C, A. S. Russ, was one of many charges: proferred against

tracy this morning. two Chinese ut the Central Magie-

The first accused, defended by Mr. A. E. Halt, pleaded not guilty: The other only admitted a charge of giving a false name and address. whap pledging clothing at pawn- shops.

Giving evidence from the wit- nees box, Mr. Rusa said that the rings were left by his wife on a shel at a tailor's shop lin D'Aguilar Street at 5.30 one after-. noon and she forgot all about: them until 8 pm. when he heard of it while away at Fanling. Oni returning the next morning he curried out investigations at the shop but without result Refer- ring to compensation to the pawn-- broker in respect of the diamond ring which had been pledged for $30 and for which he originally Mexico City, April 27..

| puid] == £80,|||[Mr. Russ strongly The neutral Chairman of the opposed any payment, stating, that Maxican delegates on the Americothe article was traced owing to the Mexican Claims Coralssion has ticket being found.. signed and issued their decision to the affect that the United States is not entitled to damages for the massacre of Americans at Santay Safe, Mexico, in 1910..

(Router's American Service)

The American delegate declared the decision was illegal and did not bind the United States...

SALE FORECLOSED.

TROUBLE OF AN AMERICAN

· RAILWAY.

(Reuter's Service.)

KONTAK

Chicago, April 27. Judge: Wilkerson, of the Federal Court has ordered the foreclosure of the sale of the Chicago- Milwaukee-St. Paul Railway, whose Affairs are already in the hands of B receiver.

RESCUERS DROWNED.

Tokyo, April 20. Of 27 fishermer, who attempted to rescue a. vessel in distress. off Hakodate. Hokkaido, thirteen wemdrowned owing to the capsizing of their junks, whereas the crew on board the wrecked vessel were cast ashore, and saved.

"Eastern News Agency."

SINO-AMERICAN PACT NOT TO BE REVISED.

Peking, April 18. Washington has replied to the Chinese Government, expressing

His Worship described the charges as serious in adjourning! hearing for one week.

Electric Company'a: Lossos.. Prosecuting in a case of theft of copper plates from the Hongkong Electric. Company, Mr. LR, Andrewor pressed for severe; punishment against a Chinese, as he said that thefts of this nature were continually taking place with- out being detected.

Accused, pleading guilty, was sentenced to one month's hard labour.

SHIPS PERSONNEL.

CHANGES ON THE CHINA! COAST.

Mr. W. P. Learmouth, third- officer, Kiungehow, has gone third oficer, Anhul. Mr. T. Hackett, third officer, Anhuf, has gone second officer, Kweiyanga. Mrą LV. Anderson, second officer, Hwelyang, has gone sup'y second officer, Taishan

Mr. D. C. Sim, third officer, Kalgan, is on reserve.

Captain G P. McAdam, of the Changtu, is on reserve Captain T. Johnstone, of the Yunnan, has gone master, Chengt Captain C. B. Adkine; of the Kushing. has gone master, Yunnan. Mr. J. D. Whyte, chief officer. Sinkiang.. han gone master, Kashing.

Mr. W. T. Paul, chief officer; Pachol, has gone chief officer, Sinkfang. Mr. A. H. Mills, second officer, Siakiang, has gone chief from reserve has gone second off- officer, Pakho Mr. McKinlay,

cer, Sinklang disapproval of the latter's proposal Mr. W. J. Jones, third engineer, for the revision of the Sino-Chengtu, has gone third engineer, American Agreement. Ekstern, News Agency

AIR CRASH.

TWO CHILDREN KILLED IN

** NAGASAKI..........

Sinklang.

Mr. R. H. Brown, chief ongineer," Poyang, has gone. chief engineer, Sinkiang. Mr. D. M. Warden, chieft engineer, Sinkiang, has gone chlef engineer Poyanya.

Mr. C. L Crampton second en gineer, Soochow is on reserve. Mr. A. Anderson, second engineer, Shantung, has gone second an Nagasaki, April 19. gineer, Soochow Owing to a gust of wind an Mr. R. Frost, chief officer, neroplane landing at Oji in Nara | Tingsang, is on spécial service. prefecture fell, at an altitude of Br. T. Wilkinson, sup'y second 10 metres, on a number of school officer, Tingsang, has gone acting children who were watching the chief officer, same ship. landing Two were killed and Mz C. M. Bous, from reserve, pilot was not hurt but the machine several seriously injured. The has gone, supy third officer, Foo

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Moscow, April 27,00 The Soviet Central Executive Committee concluded the fort On Fa night'e session by ananimously adopting a resolution on Mo Litvinon's report fully approving.

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They also adopted a law, reci forming, agricultural taxation, and the ratification of the Soviet budget which showed estimated revenue 4,309,000,000 roubles, being crease of 37,000 compared original

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Mr. K D Fairfax, from reserve,, has gone second officer, Hopsang, Mr. J. M. Ide, second officer, Hop sans, is on home leave.

Captain: A McKinnon from re nerve, has gone master, Kinshan. Captain VA Harris, of the Kin- shan, has gone master, Suitat.

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