MONDAY, MAY
COAL CRISIS,
(Continued From Puga 2.)
Official Statement. An official statement lasued from No. 10 Downing Street before the mating stated that the Prime Minister had received a letter from the General Council of the Trades Union Congress advising him that the conthick of dispute and negotiational world, byl undertaken By the General Council and that the General Council would hold itself available at any moment should the Government desire to discuss the medier Aurthuis The Prime Minister had thereason in viled representatives of the Trades Valon Congrean to meet čin,
1926.
tained such an interim adjustment of wages or hours of work as would nuke it economically possible to carry on the industry meantime,
THE CHINA MAIL
country is under the control of the Government.
The Trade Unions offer to maint
MURDER IN FLAT
ad the distributien of ossential ATTACK ON EX-AMBASSADOR'S Foodstuffs..
believed
would be re-opened.
A
negotiations
If the miners, or the Trade Union Cominettee on their behalf, wora A conference of the Executives:
Unions aliated co the prepared to say Blainly that they of the would accept this proposal, the Trade Union Congress met In Government would have been ready Londoneretly, to discuss their to resume negotiations and continue poltey to support the miners. the subsidy for a fortnight, Safe resolution submitsed provides for since the discnasions which occurs fan embargo on handling coal, cape- red between the Ministers and the clally imported at ducks. is not Members of the Trade Union contemplated there will be a gen Committee it has come to the know-eral strike at this stage. The edge of the Government not only delegates that specifc instructions had been. Hent under the authority of the Executises of the Trade Unicha represented Ab the tonference convened by the General Council of the Trade Union Congress askel of the Trudy Union Congress. Further Explanations.
ing their members. in several of the After the meeting. And it most vital industries and services Thomas, Ma
of the of the country to carry out a Negotiating Committee of the general strike on Tuesday next. but Prades Unier Congress, said that overbucts have already necur. Prime Minister, have including gross interferende inu |!X!a 13 21 commanteation with the freedom of the Fresa,
*Such action involves a challenge to the constitusional rights and freedom of the nation.
The
one
abinet Council.
The miners" "delegates previously sat for one hour and Afty minutes, and decided to leave the conduct of matters in the hands of the Coun-
WIFE.
BURGLAR'S OUTRAGE.
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Paris; May 2 Madame Regnault, wife of the ex-Ambassador in Tokyo, has been discovered murdered in her fat apparently by a burglar.
The erok, on entering her mis tress's bedroom, found it in chups. furniture lying broken about the
floor.
Madame's body was in the cor- ridor. She was apparently shot in the headl
Mr. Herbert Smith. urged the miners in the districts to refrain
Her husband was away from from action giving the authorities - the excuse of interference with home at the time, of the outrage. the people,
Reports from the cond-fields in- dicate i general'cassation, of work, Everything is, orderly. The minera are gloomy, but determined.
Trom the Trades Union Congress, invited the Congrella Committee is
Position in Manchester.. explain After a long heas. sion, it was found necessary" that
"is Majusty's Gavèrnment, there-
Manchester May dị. Big industrial concerns in Man- Burther explanations should be om before it can continue the
and neighbourhood are given which was, done by a gruegotiations, must repadre, from the chester Committee of that body. The mat Trade Union Committee both repowe prepared to meet emergencies, ter is adorned with the hope that diation of the actions referred to and there is Hatle kelihood, of j
for some further negotiations will take place that have already beurred and custudded production terlag:---Sunulag,"
the immediate onconditional with time Most of the cotton mills drawal of the instructions for a
now use electricity, and depend on Mundelpuk, supplies, which are not Cablateral strike.
Hikely in he curtailed yet. Others Thave the bigrest stocks of coul
The commendations of the Short Time Committee that the American cease Spinning Section should working temperafily next week will Jease 14EBUT. The opinion is xenerally expressed that the coad oppure will only lightly inter fete with work.
At Bono-lay ኣቶ Council was het. the afternoon. the General Chancil of the Trades
War Declared.
Enndon. Inter.
Union Congresa met, bt adjournedj "War has been declared" was the whilst is Negotinting ommittee statemen made by Mr. J. H. Visited the office of the Labous Thomas to a Pressman after the Party. Mr. Ramsby MacDonald, breaking off of the negotiations, leader of the Fabour Party, was there, and subsequently reached a decision, which was not disclosed.
The Negotiating Committee the Pujoined the General Council, whose deliberationd continued
ne
Significant
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It is leugned' that the Govern- ment's preliminary rankements for the distribution of supplies aligdy operating...
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In the event of the newspapers easing publication the Government with keep the publio informed by means of wireless, and Sulisting posted outside Town Halls and Fost Ofees.
Troop Movements.
"London May 1 The Government, as o precaution. have moved detachments of troope into South Wales, Lancashire and Scotland
*
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FREE HAND.
ULTIMATUM TO RIFF' REBEL.
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Ujda, May 1, The Riff delegates are return- to their territory to consult Abdel Krim regarding documents handed to them by General Simon on behalf of the Franco-Spanish delegates.
The latter informed
the Riff delegates that if the Franco-Spanish.conditions are not accepted, and all prisoners held by the Riffs not handed over by May 6, the two Governments, will resume entire liberty of action on May 7.
WIRELESS PHOTOS,
| FIRST. SEF TRANSMITTED TO
NEW YORK?"
(Reuter's American Service.)
150 MISSING.
DISASTER TO JAPANESE-
>> VESSEL.
(Reuter's Service.)--
Tokyo, May 1
is officially stated that ' a wireless message has been receiv ed reporting that, the "Fumi Maru picked up 30 people. who reached land but 150 are still missing.
:
It appears the crew attempted to escape by the lifeboats when the vessel went aground, breaking her back, but the storm drove them out to sea. The search is continuing.
[A message dated April 28 stated that the "Chichibu Miru,” of 1,540 tons, went aground off Haromushiro Kariles, during a storm and 230 passengers were missing.]
Rescue Hampered.
Tokyo, May 2 The best reports indicate that ten of the "Chichibu Mura” sur-' vivors are members of the crew and the other 89 are fishermen..
Amongst those rescued one died, and 15 are in a very critical condition.
The search for the remaining⚫ 150. continues unceasingly, but is hampered by tempestuous "seas."
In the meantime it is reported: that the "Chichibu Maru's" hull is so badly broken that her salvage will probably be impossible.
CORRESPONDENCE.
/ SMALL BOYS' CLUB..
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To the Editor of the China Mail)..
His stated on behalf the Government that food conditions
Sir-As one who years ago had All seveni'o' kock" the Negotiating are normal and there need be no
advocated for some suitable move- Committee proceeded to Downing anxiety on the part of the public, Street and, nusin met the Primesti ess anything in the nature of
ment in dealing with juvenile unlicensed hawkers, I am happy Blaister and mumbers of the Gabi pante, If they loyalty carry out the Government regulations in re-
to learn that this intricate pro- A memorindam of the Trade
New York, May 1. blem, which has long been engag gard to food, coak petrol, and other Union Congress says the trades in-
The first commercial photo-ing the attention of the Police, Some sign/Geance abanches to the essential supplies, and do not involved in the strike call include a graphs are of an English horse-has at last been solved. fact that the members of the huge hounding their comfort forms of transport, printing trades pace. two groups of pilgrims a It is senseless, to think that Winery Execasive, most of whom convenience will be safeguard including the Press) iron and dinner in honour of the Marquis when these youthful offenders. Rad' returned to their districte ed
steel. chemical Uth tl building Reading, and the "World" pub- are brought before & Magistrate after the breakdown of the cond
workers except those employed imhshes a lifelike portrait of Mr they are fined a few dollars and negotiations of Friday, have heen
housing or hospital work: elec Stanley Baldwin,
falling which, the birch is order- recalled to London by a telegram
tricity and gas. But the sanitary
ed. As Has been proved these sent out this morning by the Brad-
services are to be continued..
measures served no effective re- quarters of the Miners' Federation.
There will be no interference
sult. It is entirely, due to ex- Įwith health and food services.
treme poverty that these In view of the road stoppuge the
The memorandum prescribes the
youngsters hawk in the hope of Government has taken steps to
regulations of Trade Union disci-
getting a few coppers to avoid - conserve, the available conk supplied
pline, and declwrew that any found!
fears of starvation. As now they in this country,, It has nouiffed
London, April 30. Inciting the workers to riot must
have the sympathy of the foreign Governments that, as there
Government engtfred | be dead with imhediately.
authorities I am pleased. is no reserve of Bunker end at Whether, if the ecalowners sus-
Later. British ports and no prospects of pended the notices, the miners"
Yours, etc., The Chairman of the Trade
"JUSTICE:" replenishment of current stocks, it would accept the recommendation Unians" Conferences said the Trade will not be possibly to provide of the Royal Commission that Unionists fully supporting the
Hongkong, May 3, 1926. bunker coal in this country for while re-organisation should fro Council's policy numbered 3,653,527, vessels other than those performed the miners should consent Bowad the Trade Unionists who ing Services essential to the a reduction in wages in the mean- negatives the polley 49.911. national interest.
Lime.
Conserving Fonk
The Government, has added to this notification that every effort will be made to minimise delay inconvenience to foreign shipping.
Fateful Meeting.
Eondon. Later.. The Negubinhing Committee of the True Union Congress agrived at aine o'clock this evening at 10. Downing Street, where it appears the Committee assembled in one room and the members of the Cabinet 11 another. Mr. J. H. Thomas and Mr. Arthur Pugh set- ing as intermediaries.
Mr. Herbert Smith, Mr. A. J. Cock, and other members of the .. Miners Executive who were recall. ed from country districts arrived in Downing Street in taxicabs at $1.45
This development is consider
1
ed hopeful.
Preparing the Country.
"The
EARLIER NEWS,
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All are recognisable, though alightly hazy with weathering the storm en route. The photographs were transmitted from London in 106 minutes.
RUBBER PRICES.
GREATER STABILITY IN THE FUTURE.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, May. L
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Presiding at the annual meet-ROUND THE WORLD.
theing of the Rubber Growers Asso- ciation, Mr. W, D. Campbell said
probable, they saw in the future some collaboration among pro- ducers in marketing produce, they might arrive at greater stability of price than was possible in the past.
Ar. Ernest Bevin expressed the The miners replied they were Councils appreciation not prepared to accept a reduction magnificent response of the various of wages as a preliminary to re-executives to its proposals. The he was hopeful that if, as seemed organisation of the industry, but Council: did not submit proposals were prepared fully to consider al for action until it was learned that the difficulties of the industry the Emergency Powers Act had when the Government initiated been signed and propaganda had schemes of re-organiantion. The been started which was considered Government finally offered if the
as proof that the Government were miners accepted 'the report of the behind the scenes in mobilising, the Commission, including wages. to forces of war. We have not de- establish an Advisory Committee Belared war on the community.. War on which the miners and owners has been declared by the Govern- would be represented, to advisement." We are selecting certain the Minister of Mines in regard vital trades to bear the Brat brunt to the re-organisation of the in- of the contest, and there must be dustry.
ino argument as to who shall re-
The miners leader, in his reply, main in. and who shall come out? made it perfectly clear that heYou must take and obey orders. could not accept any reduction in Members told to operate the volun- wages, HO the negotiations ter-tary services must not he interfered minated at 31.30.
"Keep Steady.” London, Later,
London, May 1. The Home Secretary, Sir W. "Keep stency and remember that Joynser Hicks.. issued a notification peace on earth comes to men of Yale yesterday evening stating that goodwill" was the message of Mr. the country must be prepared for a Stanley Baldwin general strike, to-night.
with.
Mr. Ramsay Macdonald said the Government had decided to fight the people's standard of living. He believed they had get peace at ten o'clock last night, and the decision
RACIAL FEUDS.
CALM RESTORED IN CALCUTTA.
(Reutera Service.)
Calcutta, May 1 Apparently calm has been res stored. There were no cases of stabbing or assault yesterday, for the first time since the beginning of the riots.
to the nation of the Government to break off on Friday evening, there was no which was wirelessly broadcast negotiations last night was a crime time for real negotiations on this. The Government is taking all this evening.. The Premier's use against society and was an unneces- The meeting of the Premiar and possible steps to maintain the of this medium of communicationsary wicked and criminal fght the Trade Unioniste at.. Downing supply of food, fuel, and light, and is interesting in view of the report-They would raise the whole ques-Street adjourned at 130 this morn- to ensure protection to all engageded intention of the Government fation in the House of Commons on ing, after a five hour sitting, in these industries and the preser-commandeer the British Broad- Monday by standing by the miners, Mr. J. H. Thomas, in an official vation of law and order.
Feasting Company in the event of but he was still hoping something announcement to the Press, does Recruiting stations for volunteers the closing down of the Press. would happen before then to enable not reveal the subject matter of the will be opened to-day.
Referring to this suggested posthe, workers to continue at their discussions, but concludes by say- :sibility, an official statement issued || posts.
ing "The matter was adjourned
HOPE GONE,
London, fater.
It is officially announced that the negotiations to avert, a general atrike have been broken off.
Official Statemerit :
London,, Luter.
* An official statement issued from 10, Downing Street at one o'clock this morning says.
at the close of u lang sitting of the Mr. Cook, the Miners' Secretary: |with the hope that further negotia- Trade Union Congress this after said "We shall urge the men to keep tibna will occur to-day." noon says the. General Council of the peace and protect the mines and
An Offer. Offer.
the Trade Unions to which all au- thoritative reports and announce ments will be made directly. The General Council warns Trade Un- ionists to Take no notice of any statement that may be broadcast wirelessly or circulated in any other form?"
might lead to bloodshed.
I per-
"GERMAN" FAILS IN THE
ATTEMPT
NOW STRANDED.
A naturalised German answering to the name of Parkinson aid not get round the world us he hoped te by discarding a'planter's, life in New Guinea to become a seaman. This fact came out in his state- meal in answer to a charge of vagrancy which was preferred against him at the Central Magis- traey, this morning.
Sergeant Elstain said that. Parkinson was an adventurer and had given a lot of trouble by incurring debts since his arrival); here in December 1924. The Con- sul was approached,' but he refused to recognise the man as one of his nationals.
A committal was made to the House of Detention.
WANCHAI FIGHT.
AMERICAN SAILORS
A. MOB,
POLICE ON SCENE.
AND
The arrival of a detachment of police under. Divisional Inspector Ogg averted serious trouble at Spring Garden Lane where a fight had been going on between Amer- can sailors and a Chinese mob.
It is stated that shortly after 30
the Congress are arranging direct carrying on safety work.
London, May 2, communication with the offices of sonally appeal to the men to The Sunday Times" learns that observe instructions, so as to avoid the Council of the Trade Union any untoward incident that possibly Congress at last night's conference with Mr. Baldwin expressed willing", Later. nees to delay the operation of There may possibly be an impor-notices for a general stoppage if tant development in the crisis this the Government will grant tem- evening, as, on the invitation of porarily continuance of the subsidy the Premier the Trade Union Con- and owners withdraw their notices.. gress Negotiating Committee "hold"
Effect in America."
New York, May 17 and the Cabinet at No. 10, Down- The British strike decision was ing Street. It is understood that held responsible for the irregular in the course of the meeting the opening of the Stock Market Re-the street was cleared and the mob Trade Usilon Congress representa cent bullish enthusiasm WAS uickly dispersed.
a long conference with the Premier.
'clock last night a sailor struck Chinese. A large crowd took the part of the insulted man" and engaged in a fight with the galler and, retreating some distance, con- The Chinese got the worst of it
tinued to keep up the attack with. stones as missiles,
With the arrival of the police
The following decision of His Majesty's Government has been conveyed to-night to Mr. Pugh,
Vital Services, Chairman of the Trade Unions
Later. Congress Committee: "The Govern- The Trade Union Conference has ment believes that no solution of decided to call a general strike of the difficulties of the coal industry vital services, including transport, which would be both practicable on Tuesday if there is no settle and honourable to all concerned ment of the miners' dispute. Livca stated that if resumed dampened by the selling of, stet- can be reached except by a sincere
Control of Coal.
negotiations were immediate there ling, demand rate dropping 3 1/6 acceptance of the report of the)
←*, ;
Later. was the prospect of the general cent.
A Chinese foreman of the Commission. In the expression Orders have been received at strike. due to begin at mid-night Other markets are also adversely Netherlands Harbour Works, North acceptance of the report" fs' includ- South Wales ports to suspend ex-on Monday not being carried out. Influenced, but the coal-market is Point, is alleged to have absconds! ad both the re-organisation of the port of coal. Ships, which, have The Trade Union Congress repre- buoyant in expectation of higher ed with a sum of $188.55 entrusted Industry, which should be put in already sailed have been ordered sentatives, it is understood, con- prices and better demand in the to him by Mr. Van Steerbergen hand immediately, and, pending the by wireless to return, which is an tend that owing to the lateness of American market. Shipping circles yesterday afternoon to pay the results of reorganisation being at · Indication that all the coal in the the owners' offer, presented to them foresee a rise in charter ratas, wages of workmen.
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