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PIRACY PIRACY GRILLES.

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Witness Cress-Examined. Questioned by Mr. Sheldon, wit ness said that his first ship was the "Wo Shing" launch. This was his first trip with the "Moonshine") when the collision occurred. The trip to Ling Tin had been made. for the purpose of making a report to

· FLOOD PERILS.

A Levee Breaks In The Night.

RESCUE TRAIN MAROONED,

New Orleans, May 17.

PROMPT MEASURES.

PHILIPPINES GOVERNOR'S

ACTION,

REBEL, LEADER SEIZED.

Manila, May 18.

Governor General Wood, who

The Atchafalaya River has burst stopped at follo to direct the anti-

a levee and inundated. Malville, Levolt measures, yesterday persund.

the Customs authorities there. driving out the panic-stricken ined Flor Intrencherado to come on Witness stated in answer to fur-habitants, many of whom had just board his (Woods) yacht then sail- ther questions that although he awakened and were clad only in ed from lolle with Intrencherado had been through Capsuimun Fass night clothes.

thirty of forty times he did not re- It is believed there are no casual- member seeing a stone pier near ties.

ถ prisoner. Governor General Wood will transfer him to another vēsuel going to Manlin.-Reuter.

Earlier News.

Ma Wan. The long blast he sound- Although notice to evacuate Mel- ed when they sight the "Leung yille was posted on May 16 the in-

Mantia, May 17. Kwong" was also to indicate that he habitants clung to their homes, hop- Five hundred have been arrest- was altering his course to staring the levée would hold.

ed in the Negroes rebellion. Gov- board, which in, fact he did. He A special train was waiting at ernor General Wood stopped at was over 200 feet from the right the station to remove the refugees Iloilo. Flor Intrencherado. the hand beach when he sighted the but the break in the levee was so self-styled "Emperor" of Iloilo, "Leung Kwong" and 200 feet away when he saw the red light of the rapid that the train was marooned refused to see Governor General Wood, and the latter ordered his with the refugces on board. "Leung Kwong." His compass

Numbers of the inhabitants were immediate arrest and transfer to course at the time of the collision rescued in boats, while hundreds Manila.-Reuter.

of a railway

was about 5.W.

Asked if there was enough Chow traversed the roof Chow water in the Pass to turn a bridge which is the only link con- ship, witness said that it was quite necting the town with the mainland.

-Reuter's American Service. possible.

Witness further stated in reply to questions that he did not give the name of his ship to steamers that stood by after the collision. The first report he made was when he arrived at Cheung Sha Wan when he reported to the Police.

Witness. denied that when the "Leung Kwong" entered the Southern side of the channel, thei "Moonshine" was inside a bay and her head was pointing East. About two and a half minutes elapsed be tween the time witness first saw the red light and the impact between the two vessels.

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Counsel Disagrée. Further questions were put to witness by counsel as to the post- tions of the vessels and the course steered, following which Mr. Jenkin addressed the Court and suggested

Help From Cuba,

Washington, May 17. Cuba, through its ambassador, has contributed G.$50,000 to the! relief of the Mississippi sufferera. -Reuter's American Service.

WHICH FLAG?

ACUTE SOUTH AFRICAN DISPUTE.

DEMAND FOR UNION JACK.

Capetown, May 17. Failing agreement between the that nothing had been put to the conflicting parties, the Govern- witness which could be taken as ment has introduced the flag Bill maaning that the "Moonshine" was

in any way t oblame in regard to in the National Assembly laying acamanship. In view of this, down that subject to a popular re-

counsel did not think it necessary to

call further witnesses for the "Moonshine."

Mr. Sheldon replied and said that

his cross-examination was directed;

List of ships expected to be in wireless communication with Hong with a view to indicating that it was Kong Lo-day-

alleged that at some time or other, President Lincoln, Pawlet, Victoriens, Tálamba, Empress of the Moonshine", had been on the Canada, Hermelin, Yasna, Calchas, Santhia, Hatching, Alex, Kielland, wrong side of the channel and be:| Chakaang, Lahore, Soochow, Kohoku Maru, Allai Maru, Times Maru, Roko Maru.

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fore the collision crossed over and struck the "Leung Kwong" on the starboard bow,

The coxwain of the "Moonshine" was examined by Commander Mer- riman as to whether he kept the flashing light or the island on his port bow and stated that he did not take notice of the light, although he admited that the night was clear and he could have done.

General Smuts.

Witness also stated in reply to ferendum the design of the na- further questions by Commander tional flag of South Africa will be Merriman that he did not use the a St. George's Cross on a green compass going through the Pass, field, while the Union Jack will be although, there was one on board.

He saw the red light of the "Leung flown with the South African flag Kwong" when about 250 feet away on certain specified occasions. and the green light came into view The British section of the popu- when there was an interval of about 200 feet between the vessels,

adjourned

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ELECTED SPEAKER.

SUGGESTION FOR COLONIAL

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IMPROVING INDUSTRY.

SUGGESTIONS AT GENEVA CONFERENCE.

A RATIONALISING PROCESS.

Geneva, May 17.

The economic conference indus- trial committee has passed a resolu- tion as regards the rationalisa- tion of industry laying down that rational organisation of production and distribution is a principal factor in increasing output, improv-| ing labour conditions, and reducing prices, also during such a process the legitimate interests of the workers should be safeguarded where in the early stages rational- isation may involve unemployment and more arduous working condi

tions-Reuter.

Customs Tariffs.

The commercial sub-committee dealing with the customs tariffs situation submitted a report aiming. at the removal or diminuation of tariff barriers which gravely ham- per trade, recommending that ex- port duties on raw materials should never be imposed for the purpose of subjecting consumer countries to an increased, burden and placing them in a position of inferiority-Reutor.

FORMER KAISER.

GERMANY RENEWS EXCLU- SION LAW.

Berlin, May 17. The Reichstag has passed the third reading of the Bill for the protection of the Republic by 323 to 41 votes. M

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The German National leader, iation has strongly demanded the Herr Westarp, supporting the inclusion of the Union Jack in the Bill, declared that it still remain- ed to be decided whether the arti- flag itself.

General Smuts, the former cle relating to the ex-Kaiser was Prime Minister, has vigorously to be incorporated in the new opposed the Bill declaring that civil code. Router. neither the English nor the Dutch [Yesterday's cables stated:- will submit to coercion and the The ex-Kaiser will not be able to Bill will leave an aftermath of re-enter Germany for at least an- bitterness and suspicion which other two years' for the Reichstag will poison public life for many has passed the second reading of à Bill prolonging for two years years.-Reuter.

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ment. The Bill is being read a 2.30 pmcedure of conducting the business

third time on May 17 or 18 when 2.30 p.m. in colonial legislatures which is

the necessary two-thirds majority 3.30 p.m. admittedly difficult in view of the The President of France M. can be expected owing to the 9.30 am, varying nature of the problems Doumergue, received a memorable volt face of the nationals whose Welcome at Oxford, where a doc unexpected support of the Bill of individual colonies. H

The interesting suggestions torate of civil law was conferred on is ascribed to the fact that its re-

him, of the forthcoming included the adopam, and an honorary degree on ne jection would probably lead to the Dentist. tion of a regal emblem in each Briand, French Foreign Minister, resignation of the Government, assembly, the gradua! transition in the presence of a distinguished an outcome which they are very from the presidency of the gathering.-Reuter.

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