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THE

FRENCH OCCUPATION OF

GERMAN TOWNS:1

BRITISH CABINETS AUTHORITATIVE

STATEMENT:

SERIOUS DISTURBANCES AT FRANKHURT.“

MORE ATTACKS ON POLICE IN IRELAND."

SEPARATE PEACE PROPOSAL APPROVED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

LATEST CABLES. '(THROUGE KEYTHERʼN AGENCY:)]. THE SITUATION IN GERMANY HOW GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE STAND.

Losion, April 9th.

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An authoritative statement од the

Anglo-Frenuli situation points out that

communication of British official viars as regards the despatch of French troops to the neutral zone was made, pri- marily, to prevent any possible damage to the Anglo-French alliance on which the hope of the world is centred, certainly not for the purpose of exciting, public opin ion in this or any other country. Tho fundamental idea of the British Ministers 13.

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that alliance will rapidly dissolve if an individual member of the alliance acts on his own initiative in an important matter without the assent of the other members. It does not serve the cause of any alliance to gloss over or ignore the seriousness of one ally acting, militarily, his own initiative against the opinion. of its ally.

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The British are equally concerned in securing the execution of the Peace Treaty with any other signatories, but are of opinion that it could only weaken the authority of the Allice if violent action were taken; without an unimpeachable reason. It is held that the treaty, in this instance, did not contempiste a situation like that which has now arisen.

The British view is that, in the neutral

zone, in the event of a serious social, dis-

nor exercise

order, either the Allies must take the responsibility of restoring order, or allow the German Government to assume the responsibility, subject to suitable guar The treaty never contemplated afters. making a fifty-mile zone of perpetual die

in which neither the Allies

able to be may aathority,

The situation to-day, according to the British view

is one for police action against disorder, and it is not war; nad it is felt that it is far better that this should be pointed out now and a clear understanding reached.

The British are equally ready with the French to insist on the execution of the tresty, if there is any hesitation on the part of the Germans in fulfilling their guarantee to evacuate the neutral me at an appointed time, and Great Britain was quite, willing to agres to any necessary action, if this agreed period had passed The French Government were fully in- formed this view more than once, before troops were aont.

Faith in the Entente i and friendliness for the French people will in nowise be diminished, and the announcement that France has acted on her own initiative against the advice of the Allies is merely a statement of fact necessary to make it clear that it is impossible for the Allies as a whole to accept the position that they can be committed bythe independent sction of any one ally, and necessary to strengthen The alliance by ensuring future solidarity.

It is added that the views expressed are not those of any individual British Minis ter but of the whole Cabinet.

GERMAN PROTEST AND EPENOH KEPLY.

PARIS, April 8th.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1990.

"BRITISH" PRESS COMMENT.

LONDON April 9th. While the newspapers are divided in their comment on the authoritative state- ment of the British attitude towards France cabled last night, there is a 600- sensus of opinion that a mort delicate situation has arisen affecting not merely Anglo-French relations but the whole European settlement.

LATEST CABAES.

COTTON-GROWING TRUST. REMARKABLE SUGGESTION UNDER CONSIDERATION...

Lesson, April 9thi

A meeting representing all sections of the cotton trade at Manchester to-day considering proposals of forming a great cotton-growing Trust to be financed by a levy on the trade,

They require a capital of many millions, There is a likelihood that their field of activities will be "Nigeria which is the

LATEST CARBLES.

NEW BUDGET. COMPLETE CHANGE IN INCOME- TAX SYSTEM.

LONDON, April 9th. which will be introduced on April 19th, It is foreshadowed that the Budget,

increased taxations

On

The Daily Telegraph states that the best outcome of the affair will be a spoedy withdrawal of the trespassing German forces on the French Government's under. taking to withdraw their troops thereafter, given in the plainest language. There fore, we hope that a few days will termost promising area in the Empire, exceptas certain also that it will suggest a solu minate the grave complication and restore the situation in which careful avoidanes of misunderstandings between the Allies may be a fired condition of the policy.

The Daily Chromcle says that the Bri tish public will support the Government in insisting on this country's right to be consulted regarding nation against Ger many, but the journal expects that an effort will be made to keep the Anglo- French connection close and cordial

The Timer fiercely attacks the authority tive statement, cabled earlier, as regards

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the barisis and declares that Britain's

A Havas message says:---

rudest shock to Anglo-French relations The occupation of German towns was since the Entente was established. completed yesterday,

The French troops took over Homburg, Disorders caused by Fan-Germanist

students are reported from Frankfort, There were quickly repressed. A few persons willed.

The Germans, yesterday, forwarded the French Government a Note protesting against the occupation. The French reply. which was forwarded to Berlin last night, paints out that the German invasion of the neutral zone in the Ruhr Basin was not only a violation of the treaty, con- stituting a casus belli, but also a breach of a definits pledge given separately to

France.

There is reason to believe that the Ger mana will evacuate the Ruhr valley in the coures of a few days.

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GERMAN REGULARS WITH- DRAWING."

troops,

The journal declares that the action of Mr. Lloyd George, who was personally responsible

for the statement, was dua tớ his alleged desire to influence opinion. among the Liberals amongst whom a Lloyd George and Asquithian struggle is pro- ceeding.

The Morning Post denounces the Government for proclaiming to the world. that a rift has appeared in the Entente Cordiale, and asks whether the House of Commons would tolerate our desertion of our ally at a critical moment.

the action of France as tending to weaken The Daily Express profoundly regrets mutual confidence among the Allies.

The Daily News says that France has precipitated a singularly unfortunate situation, because it must stimulate the tendency in certain quarters in Germany to profit by any sign of a break in Allied solidarity.

The Manchester Guardian apprehends some violent clash in Germany on France's busty and unwise seizure of Frankfort mas provoke a popular explosion which will strengthen the Jankar-Militarist's grip over the Berlip Government,

The Evening News says that Great Bri- tain should openly dissociate herself from France when the latter applies necessary compulsion, to Germany is a blow in the face to most of ca

BERLIN, April sth. The Industrial Council has rejected the mediate general strike in order to aver great disservice has been done to Anglo- Communist motion in favour of an in- The Westminster Gazette says that a throw the Government. Regular t who crossed the Ruhr, have been with that the alliance is imperilled because the French friendship by the angry assertions drawn to the north bank for the restab British Government speaks frankly to the lishment and security of service on the French Government. The alliance is not basis of the Bielefeld

agreement, and are hastily pushing on owing to the necessity worth preserving if it cannot bear the of carrying out the Entente's demand for strain of a little candour between friends,

of regular troops at the the dessible moment.

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earliest

According to the Pastiche Zestung the the Ruhr area to supervise the evacuation Entente Envoys have already arrived in AMERICA'S OPINION OF FRENCH

OCCUPATION. of the neutral zone.

BELGIUM READY TO HELP...

FRANCE.

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WASHINGTON, April 2nd' The French Ambassador has presented to Mr. Colby a Note from the French BRUSSELS, April, sth. Government requesting the American The King presided a. a Cabinet meet Government to express an opinion on the ing to-day at which as a token of friend French. occupation of German towns. ship for France and an affirmation of It is officially stated that no statement Allied solidarity it was decided to tais likely to be made, but it is generally form France of the Government's rendi understood that America does not object ress to send a Belgian detachment to the to German troops entering the Ruhr rezian provided they are withdrawn as Koën as normal conditions are · restored,

WORKMEN SEEK REFUGE IN BRITISH ZONE...

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PRAISE FOR BELGIUM.

PARIS, April 9th. The British Note was received too late is sounding a chorus of praise for Bel- for extended comment "in the Press which

gium's decision actively to support France.

It is stated from Frankfort that quiet which is most anxious to hastes the pour-pacified the students and have now cer The papers state that the Belgian Cabinet, has been restored. The authorities, bave parlers for the Belgo French Alliance, will tained that several thousand armed work- place the Belgian railways at the disposal men have taken refuge in the British zone. of France. The Anglo-French difference Ten thousand more are expected, causing is over methods not aims.

as acute problem of feeding them."

SUPPLY OF COAL TO FRANCE-

FRENCH TROOPS FOR NEUTRAL ZONE

The Matin anys that French regiments and many tanks left Strassburg on April 8th to reinforce the occupation of the Den

ACRID TONE OF NOTE.

LONDON, April 10th. The Times summarises the forecast of the British Note to France and declares tral zone that its tone is acrid. The journal mya that it takes to task the French for an

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EASTERN FREIGHTS.

INCREASE OF 25 PER QENT.

LONDON, April 8th It is rumoured that the Eastern liner traights will be raised by 25 per cent, on Mar 1st.

It is stated that the Eastern lines have discussed, the matter, but so far no deci sion has been arrived it,

BRITISH AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON.

SAILING FROM LIVERPOOL.

will include imported wines and motorcars and in- creased postal parcal rates, while there will be a complete recasting of income tax giving relief to married men and imposing heavier ovnsion penalties. It is regarded-

tion of the problem of the Excess Profita Tax which at present stands at 40 per cent. It is understood that the Cabinet yester day, approved the Chancellor's Budget

scheme.

THE PRINCE'S · TOUR,

DEPARTURE FOR HONOLULU,

SAN DIEGO, April 9th The Prince of Wales has sailed for AT Honolulu, ·

LONDON, April 8th. Sir Auckland and Lady Geddes, with the Embassy staff, are sailing from Liver pool, by the Cunard Liner steamer Kas serin Augusta Victoria, fon, New York,

WOMEN'S SUFFAGE ALLIANCE OFFICIAL AMERICAN DELEGATE.

WasHINOrox, April 8th. Daniels, wife of the Secretary of the President Wilson has appointed Mrs. Navy as an official delegate to the Inter- national Women's Suffrage Alliance at Geneva to be held to June.

*SEPARATE PEACE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ATFRUTES RESOLUTION,

LONDON, April 10th. The House of Representatives his pass- ed the Peace resolution by 243 votes to 130. The resolution 19 going to the Senate. SLOUGH:: MOTOR DEPOT. BOLD AT LARGE PROFIT.

LONDON, April 9th.... It in officially stated that the Slough It cost £2,500,000. Thus the nation has Motor Depot has been sold for £3,550,000. realised a pront of £850,000.

The purchasers also acquired the whole of the motor transport and spare parts remaining unsold in Britain and abroad belonging the Disposals Board for a minimum of 3,850,000 which will be real- ised by the buyers on the resale of vehicles. The total hitherto realised including the above £3,650,000 for the sale of motor tran- sport is £17,850,000.

AMERICA'S WHEAT CROP. HEAVY SHORTAGE FORECASTED.

LONDON, April 9th. A telegram from Washington states that the Wheat crop in the United States in 1990 is estimated at 483,817,000 bushels as compared with 731,838,000 in 1918. The heavy shortage is attributed to the removal of the Government-guaranteed prices and slackening among the farmers following. the waxing of the war stimulus. UNITED STATES POPULATION MILLION SHORT OWING TO THE

* WAR.

NEW YORK, April 8th. The first National Immigration Confer ence has been opened under the auspices of the International Immigration Council. Mr. Coleman Dupon, one of the Direc wors of the Council, in opening the pro- ceedings, announced that the United States" PARIS, April 8th. General Degoutte, interviewed at population was one million short, owing Mayence, declared that in consequence of to the dwindling of immigration in war- the German invasion of the Ruhr region. *****

STOPPED.

time.

not a single ton of coal had been sent toULD DOMINION STEAMERS. France, whereas 13,000 tons daily shad previously been crossing the frontier.

SOLD TO NEW YORK FIRMS. orders in Frankfort were due to excitement M. Degonite further said that the dis-

LONDON, April 9th. „worked up on orders from Berlin, which It appears that the disturbances in degenerated into violence. The French Frankfurt were due to the spreading of a soldiers were compelled to fire in self. false rumour that Britain and America

defence. were requesting France to withdraw tho

The French have occup troops. Everything is now quiet.

BERLIN, April 9th. The Berliner Tagblatt states that thres inaccuracy in the last memorandum, French troop trains have left for Germany. which, apparently, stated that France CAUSE OF FRANKFURT TROUBLE. believed she was acting on behalf of the Allies in occupying Frankfurt and other tower.

The Note points out that the Allies and Great Britain, repeatedly, declined to sanction such an occupation, and suggest. ed that Germany should act under Allied guarantees.

GERMAN PATROL ATTACKED. „BERLIN, April 9th.

Was Frevails.

occupied Homburg,

A COLLISION AT FRANKFORT. Furthermore, the language of M.

COPENHAGEN, April 8th." Millerand and other Ministers had given

A message from Frankfort says a colli- the impression that France would abstain from single-handed action. Consequently, tries tired on & German patrol sixteen thirty-five wounded Great excitement It is semi-oficially stated that five sension occurred between French troops and Bix civilians were killed and civilians. the conduct of France now raises a serious miles north of Frankfort, An officer, izsue.

Lieutenant the Count Kalnein Grave problems,

connected with the mortally wounded. execution of the treaty, may arise in the future and can only be dealt with by the

"AMERICAN ATTITUDE. concordant action of the Allies, as it is

WASHINGTOs, April 9th. conceivable that some of them may be of As far as it can be ascertained the State such a magnitude that no single ally may Department's action in the Rabr crisis is be able to deal with them alone against confined to the expression of the opinion a resuscitated Germany. The Note, there that the German Government should be fore, hopes that France will not again permitted to send to the Ruhr area a Bet on her own initiative, otherwise the reasonable number of troops necessary to work of the Peace Conference might be restore order and maintain aupremacy futile, and concludes that the British Government is instructing the Ambassador in Paris not to participate in the proceed ings of the Conference of Ambassadors so far as it may relate to the execution of the German Treaty, until auranor is forthcoming that Franco will act in cos- cert with the Allies in future

American position.

France has been fully informed of the ATTITUDE OF BRITISH GOVERN-

MENT.

LONDON, April 8th Reuter understands that the British Government has informed the French Ambasader that the former does not re- gard the question of intervention in Ger many in the same manner as the French Government an

-DISBAND THE REICHSWEHR.

BERLIN, April 8th. The Minister of the Interior has com municated to the State Governments the contents of the Inter-Allied Note, cabled NO OFFICIAL TEXT yesterday, as regards the disbandment of the Reichswehr and points out that the At a Cabinet meeting Millerand Government was regretfully forced to ro announced that he had received a verbal frain from purposeless counter-proposals communication from the British Govern He therefore, requests the State Government a regards the French occupation ments to carry out the demands as soon of German towns, but the official text of as possible.

it, has not yet arrived

PIs, April 9th

New Yoas, April 8th It is announced that the old Dominion Shipping Company has disposed of its steamers to New York shipping firms owing, it is said, to the high cost of labour, materials and supplies to the lines serving the coast, towns The new owners will use the ships on the trans-Atlantic route.

CINEMA “STARS””

MABRIAGE.

STATE LAW OFFICIALS' SURPRISE.

RESO, NEVADA, April 8th.

ROUSING RECEPTION AT: SAN SIEGO.

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORESPONDENT.]

AIM OF THE CONSORTIUM IN OHINA.

PINO, April 10th. Mr. Lamont, who was to-day the gypsf of the Anglo-American Association of a tiffim, in his speech said that the Consor- tium would not interferis in Chinese poli- ties but had to discharge two responsibili tice, one towards China and the other did not wish to fasten enterprises on towards the investors.. The Consortiumi China which the people did not wish. The Consortium only wished to undertake enterprises which the people desired. Chinese fundicial participation will be Welcomed.

Mr. Lamont pointed out that the proe perity of one-nation did not involve poverty of another,, giving na

the example American banks' enter prises in China, which were being Welcomed by British banky, other enterprises. He paid a tribute to Britain's financial strength and expressed the opinion that the pound sterling would. soon return to parity in the American. markets.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

VLADIVOSTOCK.

SAN DIEGO, April 5th. The Prince of Wales had a wonderful reception, being welcomed by the Governor, the Mayor and a Reception Commistoe. There were vast crowds gathered to the THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF Prince, including two hundred British sahjects from all stations of life. The pipers of the Seaforths and Cameronians headed by General Carruthers led the pro. cession which was formed, and marched to the Stadium where an audience of 20,000 applauded in response to a cull of Mr. Duncan Mackinnon, to welcome the Prince to their country.

cordial terms,

The Governor and the Mayor spoke in

The Prince of Wales, replying, recalled the wonderful time he spent in Washing ton and New York last year and said that the present hospitality was equally generous.

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ANOTHER STRIKE IN

AMERICA.

PACIFIC COAST TRAFFIC THREATENED.

Chiciso, April 9th. The railwaymen's strike, which started A week ago, now affects twenty-five rail- roads and 50,000 person are unemployed in the dockyards who have been rendered idle. Chicago, besides many thousands men in The strike is affecting Kansas, Buffalo, Los Angeles and all the Pacific Coast traffic is threatened with interruption.

RAILWAYMEN'S STRIKE

***SPREADING.

CHICAGO, April 9th. The railwaymens' strike bas spread. Brakemen in Jersey City have struck, fur ther imperilling New York's food supply, already endangered by the strike of har bour workers.

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FOODSHIPS HELD UP.

NEW YORK, April 8th. Uwing to a strike of harbour workers a number of foodships to England, are held up.

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UNBEST IN IRELAND.

TWO POLICEMEN KILLED:

LONDON, April 9th. Three policemen were ambushed in Tip: perary. Two were shot dead and one was badly wounded.

EARLIER CABLES. FORMIDABLE LIST OF BINK FEIN OUTRAGES.

LONDON, April 8th.

Wassuros, April 2

The news of the Japanese occupation of Vladivostock has completely surprised American officials. It is unofficially opined to be probably due to a threatened rising of extremists which might endanger the Japanese military base.

MAODA MISSIÓN IN FRANCE,

PARIS, April 8th.

A. Havas message says:- The Atsuta Maru has arrived at Mar- seilles with the Mission consisting of Maoda, Chibanya and Sakay on board,

A ROYAL MARRIAGE.

PRINCE CAROL'S INDISCRE

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LONDON, April 8th. The Queen of Rumania, interviewed by the Associated Press correspondent at Bucharest, stated that German agents had The Prince had promised to manured the marriage of Prince" Carol. his personal wishes but owing to the persuasions of the gin the marriage took place at Odessa aided by Germans. The marriage would be an nulled sa legal as the banns were not published... Her Majesty stated that the Prinou would stay six months in Japan, TROUBLE IN JERUSALEM. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.

JERUSALEM, April 7th. Martial Law was proclaimed on the 5th, but, despite the fact that the city ia well patrolled, scattered fights occurred between Jows and Mahommedans on Monday and Tuesday. Several were killed on both sides. The total casualties are 250. Normal conditions are now being restored;

"A WASHINGTON INCIDENT.

AMERICAN PICKETS ASSAULTED BY WOMEN.

WASHINGTON, April 2nd. Considerable interests in manifested in the arrest of two women on a charge of asalting pickets on duty outside the British Embassy. Ona of these, Miss Stanton, claims descent from Stanton, the War Secretary under President Lincoln, and is said to have been the Social Secre tary of Mr. Page when he was- Ambas-

sador in Rome.

AVIATION,

DANIELS.

tha

An official return of Sinn Fein out- LIKELY HOPE OF MR. JOSEPHUL to March 29th, 1920, shows that the out rages in Ireland from January 1st, 19189,

ragen totalled 1,089, of which 588 were in Munster, 89 in Loinster, 137 in Con

WASHINGTON, April mnd. naught and 95 in Ulster.

Mr. Josephus Daniela, addressing the The outrages include 36 murders, of Senate Naval Committee, hoped that which five were of civilians; 81 cases of within two years America would possess firing at persons, namely police, 12 machine, which would by across military and 14 civiliane, 32 asaults; Pacific. 420 raids with arms, of which 380 were on civilians; 47 incendiary fires; and 4 cases of firing into dwellings, namely 24 of police and 30 of civilians. HUNGARIAN PEACE TREATY MORE DIFFICULTIES AHEAD FOR THE ALLIES,

THE FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA.

RANGOON, April 6th. Lieutenante Parer and Macintosh, wha | are flying to Austrália, landed at Moul- mein on uneven ground, damaging their machine. They will be delayed some days. THE ANGLO-FRENCH LOAN. BRITAIN PAYING OFF HER

PORTION. AN

ORDER RESTORED AT

FRANKFORT,"

PARIS, April 8th

In connection with the recent marriage

LONDON, April 8th. It is learned from Frankfort that order and Mr. Douglas Fairbanks the State Law on the best authority that the Hungarian of the cinema "stars" Mary Pickford. Rauter'e Paris correspondent is sasured was restored by nightfall.

Official, who investigated the circumstances Peace Delegation refuse to sign any

LONDON, April_7th. THE DEMANDS OF LABOUR of the divorce of Mary Pickford from her Treaty not containing slauses providing purchase certain American dollar s

The Treasury is shortly offering to

The Government is embarrassed by set it saide, on the ground of alleged col- be detached from Hungary the prices offered will be exhibited at the first husband has announced that a suit to for plebiscites in those regions about to rities Lists of the securities affected and BERLIN, April 8th... the sudden presentation of demands by lusion and conspiracy, will shortly be filed. It is understood that the Allies refuse Stock Exchanges This is part of the Labour organisations, including the withHAY

to concedo this to the delegation and will Treasury's preparations for paying off the Rahr, and the punishment of counter- drawal of the Reichswehr troops from the MAMA OLEMENCHAU. -

urge the impossibility of securing authe British portion of the Anglo-French Loan, rity therefor RETURNING TO FRANCH revolutionary officers,

A Cabinet crisis is imminent." According to Forwaerti the Minister of Defence has promised the Labour Depata tion that all troops guilty of excesses will be withdrawn, the Volunteer Corps will be isbanded and the Civic Guards reorgani

DEFENCE MINISTER'S

STATEMENT.

A Havde message says:

PARIS, April 8th. M Clemenceny is abandoning his pro posed visit to Athens and will embark for Marseille on Baturday.

EARLIER CABLES.

UNITED STATES NAVY NAVAL BABE AT SAN FRANCISCO. BERLIN, April 8th. According to Vorwaerts the Defence Minister stated that if it was in anyway 96The Nava) Cominittee of the Bonate bas

Wassaron, April 2nd. posible troops would be withdrawn from voted in favour of a deep-water naval base the Habr district in two days

in San Francisco Baylee

The opinion is advanced that the Peace maturing in the autumn, Conference consequently will only be able to enforce the execution of the Treaty by taincos regions by large forces prolonged occupation of difficult moun-

GERMAN BATTLESHIPS. TWO MORE SURRENDERED TO

BRITISH

LONDON, April 8th The German battleships Nanau and

Forth. They have been surrendered to Ort Frielland have arrived at the Firth of the British naval anthorities, in accord- ance with the Peace Treaty

PUNISHMENT OF WAR DA CRIMINALS

GERMAN-DOCTOR-COMMITS SUICIDE:

PARIS, April 8th, A message from Halle Bays the Army Doctor Mayer, who figured win Entute's Black List for cruelt

centration camp, hág comm

committed

FRENCH DISCOUNTE

count rate to 8 percent daw The Bank of France has