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THE PEACE TREATY.
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MUST BE SIGNED-IN VERSAILLES OR BERLIN.
NO 'SYMPATHY IN INDIA" WITH, AFGHAN INVADERS.
BRITISH POLICY IN RUSSIA.”
PROPOSED SOLUTION OF THE FIUME PROBLEM.
THREATENED STRIKE OF POLICE 'IN GREAT BRITAIN.
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(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]" GERMAN "PEACE TERMS.
WE ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE
WAY."
Germany demands, however, that, dur
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 7ra, 1918.
THE RECENT RIOTS IN INDIA. CASUALTIES: 800 DAMAGE: £1,000,000.
LONDON, May 5th.
In the House of Commons, at question: time, Mr. E. S. Montagu stated that it was understood that the total number of deaths and of those injured during the riots in India each amounted to about four hundred, including eight or nine Europeans..
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The damage is estimated $1,000,000.
GENERAL SITUATION SATIS
FACTORY.
Losos, May 30th. The India Office announces that for same weeks the centres of the recent dis turbances have been quiet.
Three tribunals are sitting in the
nection with the riets, ench including two to maintain larger forces for the purpose
Experienced judicial officers. Up to the of internal order,
(fermany is prepared to raze her WestPresent eight persons have been sentenced
to lenth and executed.
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ARMY ESTIMATES. ADOPTED BY THE ROUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON, May 30th. In the House of Commons, the Labour amendment to reduce the Army Estimates was rejected by 149 votes to 47. The estimates were adopted. MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL'S IMPORTANT SPEECH.
Loros, May 9th.
In the Heuse of Commons, introducing.
BRITAIN
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AND AMERICA.
A DEBT OF £810.000.000.
If the House of Commons, replying to La-Col. A. Buckley, Mr. Chamberlain stated that Britain at present owed the United States $1,060,000,000 net.
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN
DERBYSHIRE. ·
LANDON, May 29th. In the House of Comninons, Mr. F. G.
the Army Estimates, Mr. Winston Chur-Kellaway stated, in connection with the chill foreshadowed the possibility, owing to the favourable situation, of with drawing the foreign troops from North Russia by the end of the summer.
He said it was a fundamental principle
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CRICKET AT HOME
TWO UNIVERSITY MATCHES.
LONDON, May 30th. Cambridge University beat the Army by ten wickets.
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The match between Oxford University and the Australians was drawn.
THE SILVER MARKET
SINGAPORE, June 5th.
The silver market is quiet.
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BRITAIN'S SURPLUS
AEROPLANES..
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Government scheme for the development of oil resources in the United Kingdom, that oil had been struck at Hardstoft TO BE GIFTED TO THE COLONIES. in Derbyshire. The oil rose rapidly to
LONDON, May 29th. 400 feet, and boring had to be stopped in In the House of Commons, Cal. W, W. ing the transitional period she be allowed Punjab for the trial of persons in con- of British policy that Eussia must be order to prevent .dooding. The oil was Ashley asked:Will the Air Ministry saved by the Russians, although the of good quality but he deprecated over offer the Dominions and Colonies some principle should be enforced without optimism. It was impossible at present of its surplus aeroplanes for postal and
to form a definite conclusion in regard similar services l deserting her friends.
New Russia must be a democratic State.to the extent of the discovery, but experts.
Major-General Seely replied that the The action we are taking has restored The five Cerent Powers had decided to
were satisfed at the prospects of the question had been considered, and a sucis-
order in the Punjab.
render further support to, and recognise first serious effort to explore the oil re-factory conclusion reached by the Gavern- He would make an announcement United Kingdom. the anti-Bolshevist Governments in Russia on condition that an undertaking was given that their victory would be immediately followed by the summoning of a Constitutional Democratic Assembly. (Choirs.)
ern fortresses and establish a zone to be 'occupied by troops.
LONDON, May 30th.
She demands a weerst anmolested Addressing the Thirty-Eighth Welsh Division at Amiens recently, Mr. Lloyd plebiscite us regards the crasion of the George said that the Germans had deterritories, including Alsace-Lorraine, clared they would net sign the Peace Treaty.
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We replied: Gentlemen, you Bign. If you don't do so in Versailles Fou shall do so in Berlin"
The Premier continued: We are not The lature of the going to give way. world depends on this peace being im posed on Germany.
If it is necessary for you to march to Berlin, if your leave is cancelled or your departure to England delayed, you will know that I alone am responsible. so you had better get your firing party out now.
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See that the seal is put on the docu
and facilities for German-Austria unit- ing with the German Empire.
She refuses the cession of Upper Silesin to Germany because the region belonged for centuries and possesses a German majority, but agrees to the cession of Polish parts of the Province of Fosen
and West Prussia,
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She agrees to convert Memel, Koenigs- and. Dantzig into free porta and ronende far reaching rights to the Poles
there.
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TERMS TO AUSTRIA.
ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT.
VERSAILLES, May 29th." The presentation of the terms to Aus
ment you helped to write, and we shall tria has been postponed until June 2nd
have peace all the world over.""
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GONE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE."
BERGIS, May 9th.. Addressing the Majority Socialists, Dr. David defended the fierman counter
He declared that they had proposals gono as far as possible.
He said that the Government anani mously approved Herr Scheidemann say "in connection with ing Unacceptable
the Allied Peace Terms.
THE GERMAN 'COUNTER-
PROPOSALS.
"PARIS, May 29th...
THE EX-CROWN PRINCE. MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS.
LONDON, May 29th.
The Timex correspondent at The Hague | states that the ex-Crown Prince "left Wieringen on May 28th unexpectedly, and went to Ewycksluis, in the north of Hol land. There he entered a motor-car which was waiting and left for an known destination,
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LUXEMBOURG.
DELEGATION TO THỂ COUNCIL.
OF FOUR.
PARIS, May 30th. The Council of Four received a Luxem The first part of the German counter proposals was sent to M. Clemenceaubourg Delegation, and promised to settle Count, von Rantzau yesterday evening, all questions in accordance with the wishes of the people of Luxembourg. The consisting of 88 pages in German, o „titled “Observations of the German De Delegation expressed a desire for the pre legation on the Conditions of Peace.”
VERSAILLES, May 29th. The second part of the German counter- proposals has been presented. It is be lieved to constiture complete document. ENGLISH AND FRENCH TRANSLATION'S.
PAXIS, May 30th.
The Germans have delivered English and French translations of the first sec tion of the counter-proposals. They also handed in two Notes concerning Gorman ́property in Allied countries, the Ottoman public debt, and the Sao Paulo question: TREATY MUST BE RATIFIED BY
GERMAN PEOPLE. ".
PARIS, May 20th.
Le Petit Journal bas reason to believe that Count van Rantzau has been autho rized to sign the Peace Treaty, with a reservation that the. Treaty must be rati- fied by a plebiscite of the German people. GERMAN PROPOSAL REGARDING. ARMY AND NAVY.
PARIS, May 29th.
It is reported that the German reply will propose that the reduction of the German Army and Navy shall be accom- panied by a corresponding reduction of the Allied armies.
MORE COUNTER-PROPOSALS:
BERLIN, May 30th.
servation of autonomy, and for sconòmic union with Belgium and France simult- aticoualy,"
THE FIUME QUESTION.
A PROPOSED SOLUTION.
PARIS, May 29th.
The withdrawal of martial law in five of the proclained-districts is under con- sideration.
There has been no indication of aym pathy with Afghan aggression which had the effect of rallying all the martial and rural clauses in the Punjab to the side of the Governulcat.
The Indian Army and the Police re- mained absolutely staunch throughout the troubles, and, except for a few die orderly elements, the Punjabi villagers
were unaffected.
The "Satyagraha" movement is largely discredited,
especially in Northern India; on account of its violent character. Mr. Gandhi's attempt to revive the Day of Mourning and close the shops in Bombay did not succeed.
Bengal, Madras, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, the United Provinces, and the Central Provinces remained perfectly tranquil,
TURKEY.
PUNISHMENT OF ARMENIAN MURDERERS,
LONDON, May 29th.
The situation in the Ukraine and in the Crimea, he said, was that wherever the Bolshevists were faced determinedly, they were repulsed.
Anxieties respecting Rumania had Its army was a powerful force, capable of protecting its own decreased.
frontier."
the
sources of (Cheers.) POLICE STRIKE IN ENGLAND IMMINENT.
THE POSITION OUTLINED.
Loxos, May 30th.
ment.
Inter.
Col Ashley asked: Will it be by gift or purchase is
Major-General Seely replied: Ana free gilt to the Dominions, Crown Colonies and India. (Cheers)
NO DEFINITE SCHEME YET.
LONDON May, 29th.
The prospects of a national Police | MEASURES AGAINST ALIENS. strike, on June 3rd, a growing. The position is: The Government has given an assurance of increased pay and better conditions of service, but refuses the de- mand to recognise the Police Union, or to reinstate several dismissed constables, who the Union declares, have been victimised.
In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Kennedy Jones, Colonel Amery stated he was not yet able to say what precise measures it was desirable or practicable to take in the Colonies and Protectorates in order to provide effec- Metropolitan Commissioner Macrendy.
tively for the regulation of admission of has issued a drastic order, warning all aliens, or to what extent these measures ranks who fail to report for duty or would be based on the regulations pro- when called on to be forthwith dismissed posed in the United Kingdom. He em- They will not be permitted to rejoin the phasised that the question would require Metropolitan Police under any circum-very careful consideration in order to stances, and dismissal will entail loss of secure the end in view, in a manner,
suitable to the conditions of each case. pension rights,
He said that the fact that the pewly formed weak States, which bordered on the Bolshevists, were standing firm, in spite of appearances of imminent col lapse three months ago, and their recent achievements was a telltale measure of the Bolshevista military weakness. Ho paid a tribute to General Denikin's advance... His position, after great vicissitudes, had improved remarkably, and be bad advanced on the whole.front The Commissioner will not accept ex- to A depth, at some places, or eighty cuses by men of inability to parade or miles. The effect of British munitions to carry on work, owing to intimidation. Officers and men are authorised to de
In the House of Commons, replying here was only now beginning to tell tend themselves by all legitimate means.
to Mr. Ormaby-Goie, Mr. Cecil Harms- worth stated that the whereabouts of Enver Pasha and Talaat Pasha were at present unknown, but the Government was determined to bring them to account for their atrocities during war-time.
He understood that the Peace Treaty with Turkey would provide for their punishment.
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ASIA MINOR. GREEK TROOPS OCCUPY TWO TOWNS.
Greek troops have occupied Magnesia and Aidis, in Asia Minor. No incident of any kind is reported."
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The whole of the occupied territory in perfectly orderly.
FIGHTING BOLSHEVISM. ALLIED INTERVENTION, AT RIGA.
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Supplies would be continued. (Cheers). "He was very confident as regards the immediate prospects of General Denikin's Army.
General Ironside and General Maynard had solved the most difficult problems Moreover, A with extraordinary success.
new factor was General. Koltchak's ad- vance. Beginning in Mareb, on a front of 700 miles, the line had been advanced
to a
if interfered with in the execution of
their duty.
an maximum depth of 250 miles,
(Cheers).
General Koltchak's troops were purely Russians, equipped with British rides and munitions. This advance had already drzwn off 20,000 Bolshevists from the Archangel front, rendering real service. (Cheers).
There was now a good prospect of the whole of North Russia becoming' self- supporting within a reasonable time, and
A solution of the Fiume question sub-
of purely Russian forces maintaining mitted at yesterday's meeting of the
themselves against the Bolshevista.
Council of Four-which Professor
Consequently our tired conscripta wers In the House of Commons, plying to being withdrawn and relieved by fresh Orlando described as "Italy's minimum
Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Cecil volunteers and new Russian forces, both demand"-is that Fiume should be "an independent State, bordering Italian Harnsworth stated that the British Re of whom were awaiting the arrival of Istria. Italy maintains her claim to the presentative at Libau reported, on May General Koltchak's right wing, towns of Zara and Seberico in Dalmatia, 24th, that Riga was occupied by the Balts,Here we had been building up our old reputation and fulalling all obligations and the chain of islands running south supported by a German Cavalry Division, respecting our scraps of paper. from the Gulf of Fiume, which are strate- It is understood that the representa (Cheers.) He was confident that the stipulations of the five Powers as regards gically important, but is prepared to tives of the Allies in Paris have consid: the future (previously mentioned) would
“be satisfactorily answered. renounce"her claim to the rest of Dal-ered the matter, in view of the adoption,
matia.
SERIOUS RISING IN SOUTH KURDISTAN
SITUATION CAUSING ANXIETY,
LONDON, May 29th.
A serious rising is reported from South Kurdistan, headed by a local Sheikh. It is believed the rising is due to the in- trigues of the Turkish Committee of Union and Progress. The Gendarmerie bave been defeated: The wires have been cut The Note containing the German coun-in several places and it is feared that ter-proposals states that Germany will British officers and troops have been agree to the Allies military and naval taken prisoner. stipulations providing Germany enters the League of Nations on an equal Foot ing immediately.
The situation is causing, some anxiety. The Mesopotamian Army of Occupation is taking steps to deal with the rising.
if necessary, of" measures.
BRITISH. MISSION AT HELSINGFORS.
LONDON, May th.. The Daily Mail correspondent & Hel- singfors states that a British Military Mission, under General Gough, bas ar rived.
FIGHTING IN THE CASPIAN REGION.
LONDON, May 29th. Beuter learns that the Bolshevists have defeated the Trans-Capian troops and are advancing on Merv, which the Trans Caspian troops are evacuating. The situation here is serious
The Bolshevists have occupied Alex androvak, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Ben
DEFEATED.
BOLSHEVIST FLOTILLA The British defeated the Bolshevist Botilla in the Caspian Bes.
DEMOBILISATION
As soon as peace is signed, the Rhine Army could be reduced from ten to, six Divisions, and to less, when pedes was being carried out effectively.
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THE PRINCE OF WALES
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ADMITTED TO FREEDOM OF CITY
OF LONDON.
LONDON, May 29th. There was a brilliant-scene at the. Guildhall when the Prince of Wales was admitted to the Freedom of the City of London. The Duke of Connaught and other Royalties attended. Among other distinguished people were the Maharaja. of Bikanir, Lord Sinha, the Dominions High Commissioners and the Overseas Generala.
The picketing of Police has heth de clared to be illegal. INCREASE OF SALARY PROMISED The Home Secretary, interviewed by Reuter, admitted that the Police were inadequately paid, but, mid a Committee which was sitting in this connection, had already decided upon substantial in creases of pay dating from April 1st,
After the usual ceremonial, Mr. Cham- improvement of conditions, and especially as regards housing,
The Committee's report will deal with borlain recited the Prince of Wales career, emphasising the gallant part he the whole country, including Scotland.
The starting pensionable pay of a comhad played in the war. Prolonged stable be will 70s, weekly, stables would be invited
In the event of a strike Special Con-cheering rent the air when be concluded..
to help the by requesting His Highness' acceptance. Government.
of two handsome pieces of plats.
The Prince, who was in the uniform of the Grenadier Guards, heartily thanked them for the splendid reception. He out- lined the work done in the war by the four London Divisions and paid a tribute to their magnificent, work throughout the campaign.
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AVIATION. THEN.C. 4" STARTS FOR PLYMOUTH.
LONDON, May 30th. The Ahas left Lisbon, and expected at Plymouth this afternoon.
MISHAP TO THEN.C. 4.” The NU. 4 came down near the M23 dego river, 120 miles to the north f Lisbon,
"N.C
4 NOT DAMAUED:
LONDON, May 30th. The NC. 4 is not damaged," but the fight will not be resumed to-day
BRITISH ADMIRALTY AND A. TRANS-ALTANTIC FLIGHT,
LONDON, May 20th. -- Reuter learns that the admiralty con- template & trans-Atlantic flight shortly with either of the airship K. 33 or £.. 34.
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RECEPTION TO AMERICAN AVIATORS.
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If peace was signed by June, it was proposed to send back horne all the 1914 nen for relief by the end of June from all theatres except India: similarly, by the end of July, to send back all the 1815
Lempos, May 9th.. men
excluding those in India The Derby on would be relieved to the Rt. Hon. W. Brace, Major-General according to the months in which they Boely said that the Air Ministry was enlisted. He would not promise to remaking all possible arrangements to fit lieve them immediately peace was signed tingly receive the aviators on the
Our flying-boata and
would meet and escort them th. The and military naval
civil authorities would co-operate.
It was expected that the NG-4 would leave Lisbon on May 30th. AN OFFER TO CAPT. MACKENZIE
MAN-POWER PROBLEM.
Egypty
The problem of in-power was at its greatest strain, owing to anxieties re garding India, Afghanistan, Turkey and Ireland. All leave from the Rhineland had been stopped. The Allied to advance. The new forces were ready volunteer army reached 170,000 men, azcluding 25,000 men of the Rhine Army, who volunteered to continue serving.
The simation in Egypt, India, and Turkey required careful watching for a considerable time...
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Prince proceeded to a Corporation lunch. at the Mansion, House.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
WANCHAL
STACK OF WOOD FALLE ON FIVE MEN
THREE MEN BADLY INJURED.
An accident occurred yesterday after- noon, at Wanchai, as a result of which five men were injured, three of thems seriously...
It appears that a large block of fre wood was being taken into the Wing Shing Cheung Timber Yard, and, while being shifted into position collided with pile of wood which was stacked several feet high. The pile collapsed, and five men were jammed underneath a weight of several tons. The Wanchai Police were summoned and the men extricated as quickly as possible. Three of the men were very · seriously injured and it is feared will not survive, while the other. Mr. L. Raynham has invited Captain two suffered minor injuries. The men. Mackenzie Grieve to navigate the Merware all taken to the Government Civil tinsyde aeroplane which is being rec Hospital in the motor, ambulance
structed
GRIEVE.
Sr. Jous's, May 29th
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