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A PERAK MAN'S EXPERIENCES. The following extraordinary story of gross profiteering to nothing less than ox tion is vouched for by the Penang.cor- respondent of a Malaya contemporary who writes as follows :-)

The very worst ease of super-profiteer ing either on land or sea that has ever come to my notice during the many years that I have lived in Penang was brought to my notice this morning and the people who have been so shamefully treat ed are a Perak family I hasten to ask you to warn intending passengers to Europa to be very careful by what line they travel -and more so if the travellers are unpro tested and possibly delicate ladies and children.

dren 2016 TO VENICE.

Mr. J. Minto miniing engineer Pong kalen, had with great difficulty secured passages to Europe for his wife and child on the steamer Pilana, which is now in the ownership of the Lloyd Triestino Line. The fares charged and paid for the mother and child amounted to £916, which seems sufficiently high when it is considered that the journey ends at Trieste or Venice and that the trans Europe trip nowadays is fairly expensive. However, Mrs. Minto and child were shown to their cabin when they boarded the Filma and everything seemed as much in order as the Home going passenger may expect nowadays. The fact that the steamer is now in Italian hands weemed in itself a guarantee of the civil and courteous treatment which we invariably associate with the pleasant attributes of our Italian friends.

AN UNPLEASANT, SURPRIN

JAPAN'S COUP AT VLADIVOSTOCK.

VIEWS OF SOVIET REPRESENTÄ- TIVE

1990.

THE RUSSO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS.

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RUSSAIN COUNTER-PROPOSALS. JAPANESE TERMS, ACCEPTED.

TONTO, April gith

The following communiqué on the situa

Commenting on the recent military action of Japan in the Maritime Pro vines of Siberis, M. Vilensky, the specia! representative of the Soviet Government in the Far East, said: "The Japanese tion at Vladivostock was issued by the War action can have only one effect, that of Office to-day :--- demonstrating to the world the unity of purposs and the solidarity of aim of the working classes of Siberin If those who resumed on April 90th, when the Russians engineered the military coup at Vladivos took on April 4th and 5th. intended to submitted the following counter-proposal test the strength of the Labour movement to the Japanese demands, in the Maritime. Province and see how

"The Russo-Japanese negotiations were

They also

much chance there was for the re-estabe asked that the Conference should be post Iishment of the reactionary power in poned until 1st. than territory, then they must be astonish-

THE FIRE ON THE KHIVA." SERIOUS DAMAGE" AVERTED. The Singapore Tire Press of Saturday, April 28th, gives the following account the are on the Aliva-

The P. & O. wharf was the scene of not, a little excitement on Thursday night. and throughout the early hours of yester

No. 3.of the Khia, which but, for the day morning, when a fire broke out in hold

it, would have been subdued very quickly. difficulty experienced at firat in locating. I was about a quarter to eleven that crie of fire were raised by the coolies at work in the bold and became general in a vary short time. Hold No. 3 being immediately, Goverunder the first clau saloons in the fore

part of the ship, passengers who had ju retired far the night, or were about to d so, began to feel rather uncomfortably hot, but we are told that it was not before lady had rushed out to find the cause. that they realised that they were being.. sobjected to a alow baking process from rush to the promenade deck, especially of below. As a result there we a general- ladies and children, ready with their lug gage to make an exodus if necessary, but (4) A civil guard shall be stationed being assured by the ship's authorities that along the railway lines in order to facili such an eventuality was not necessary, tate the repatriation of the Czechs. The some got on to the wharf to watch the protection of the railways shall be subject operations of the ire extinguishers and to regulations specified by the Allied Rail-others remained on board. way Commission.

ed by the strength of that Labour party (1.) The Russian and Japanese and the splendid self-control and disments shall order their respective troops cipline, thas marked the conduct of the to suspend hostilities masses of the Russian people, who heeded (3) The Russian troops shall withdraw the advice of their officials and dia pot northwards into the Amur Province after aggravate matters by retaliation the Japanese troops have withdrawn from the interview in which the diplomatic Habarovek as the Commander of the representative of the Moscow Central Japanese forces declared that they would. Government discusses the 4th and 5th was granted to a representa Government property and buildings shall

coup of April

(3) The protection of railroads and tive of the Russian Telegraph agency at be placed in charge of armed guards, Vidivestock and later published in the drafted from the Russian Army. DalnevostochnolTM Obosrenie, M. Vilensky

In the light of the negotiations that were being conducted at the time between the Japanese and the members of the Zemstvo Provisional Government, when everything was apparently being most amicably settled, the action of the Japan ese military forces was unexplainable and it was hard to believe that the Tokyo Government knew anything whatever about the affair. At the same time the Tokyo Government is responsible in the eyes of the world and fortunately the diplomatic missions of other nations were there to see for themselves just what had occurred and they can give an uncoloured version of the events to their respective Governments.

(5.) Arms, ammunition and other mate rial, essential to the civil guards for the carrying out of their duty, shall not be seized by the Japanese troops,

shall be placed under the control of the (6) Engineering works, dockyards, etc., Provincial Government.

questions concerning warehouse and prices (7) Russian institutions, interested in of commodities, food-stuffs, and fuel, shall in no way be interfered with by the Japanese troops

It appears that the hold was stacked with general cargo for London and Mar seilles, lard for Peng, and Chinese samis for Singapore, of which fakt mentioned Article the greater aumber of casks bad casks in the hold at the time of the fra been removed, there being only Efteen

In all probability the fire originated spontaneous combustion of one of them, with the saman receptacles, either by the

But in this instance a most unpleasant sarprise awaited Mr. and Mrs. Minte. A certain officer of the ship arrived during the course of the day and on the ground that the travellers had been given his cabin for their occupancy demanded, fe is allego, a personal fee of £80. And this ho did under the threat of "beaching the lady and child at the first port the ship was due to stop at namely, Colombo, I regret to state that Mr. Minto, who was "They," he continued, "can tell that extremely anxious that his wife and child there was no cause on the part of the should have no more troubles than abso-existing Russian Government to make lutely accessary paid Shylock his pound such drastic measures recessary. of fesh, not knowing whether the extor now the Allied diplomatic representatives tioner would really keep his threat about Ars expressing wonder, and astonishment shall not be confiscates', utilised or destroy-two S.H.B. fire-float Fermic and Sunda marooning the lady and child in Colombo He may even set.

the storage of arms and ammunition in (8.) Special facilities shall be given for Bight transit.

at the Japanese move, and at the same ting speaking of the splendid manner in which the Russian officials and the Bus STAR soldiers conducted themselves throughout the whole affair.""

(9) War materials temporarily seized ed by the Japanese troops.

(10.) The Japanese shall recognise that the Russian warships acwat Vladivostock do not constitute a menace to the Japanese troops while for the Provincial Govern- ment they are indispensable for the pro- communications. rection and maintenance of industry and

by the lighted stump of a cigarette thrown down by one of the coolies. The Central Fire and the S.H. B. brigades getting communication with them through Were summoned. Owing to the delay in

twelve that both the staffs turned out with the telephone, it was not till a quarter to three engines, About the same time tha

also came alongside and despite their joint efforts in playing water through the

rest batchway, no great effect could be brought on the fire, as it was about thirty or forty yards away Visibility was nulli- fed by the mass of soke and no our could At the Conference, held an April 1st. Under the circumstances, the hatchway be persuaded to climb down with a hose, the Russians conceded practically all th Japanese terms proposed on April 19th.ins to render it air tight and hose played

was closed with heary planks and tarpau The minor points were to be discussed on through apertures. It was soon evident April 2nd.

danger, and the services of an engineer in that this was not going to avert the the employ of the United Engineers were requisitioned about 3 a.m. for opening up

port hole on the side of the ship a cent to the wharf, leading to the place. where the fire was centred This was

WHERE WAS THE CAPTAIN ? Mr. Minto was doubtless to blame in a measure. He could have called the atten- tion of the Captain to this alleged black- mail and, failing help from this source,

IMPRESSION ON SOVIDE. which was most unlikely, have gone to the likely to have on the Soviet Authorities Asked what impression the matter was stenmer agents who are one of our lead-in Moscow, M. Vilensky replied: Un ing mercantile Arms. Equally the Italian doubtedly the coup will create an unfav consul, who is a capable and courteous ourable impression in Moscow. But why oficial and a gentleman, and withal jear-confine it to Moscow? The impression ous of the good name of his chivalrous will extend to all Europe and the world country, would imediately have had the. We had every reason to believe that when Referring to Claase of the Russian offending menial and the ship's captain the Japanese Government on March 31st. counter-proposals, the Japanese delegates brought before him and if necessary sent issued the statement that it was not going pointed out that the Japanese Command to explain matters before a Magistrate to interfere in the internal affairs of Rus hac made no declaration with regard to There was also our Chamber of Commerce sia, that it meant what it said. and withdrawal from Vladivostock to whi which would bave moved in the matter or acted accordingly in our dealings with even the harbour Master.

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Last but by Japan. Certainly no orders End been sent Place the Russians 'recognised the Japanese dans by oxy-acetyline burner and the ens

no means least there was the local Press which is by no means Tender to the Black mailer and the profiteer

Owners.

THE TALE OF THE TOWN

brigade from the wharf, and the other brought from the fireboat round the bow of the ship and on to the wharf,

to attack the Japanese forces in Siberia claim On the other hand warnings had been sent The Russian delegates apologised for was beaten down into the hole with out from Moscow to the effect that all the premature publication of the Japanese o'clock, and then the work of getting the its steel plugs. This was about foor Zeustov officials in Far Eastern Siberin they should give publicity to the negotia through this aperture took half an hotte, precautions were to be taken by the terms by the Bolshevis, and proposed thin fames, under by bringing hoses into play to avoid any clashes that might result in tions to which proposal the Japanese dele-Two hoses were introduced by the fire active intervention on the part of Japan. gates agreed."."

Even now it is hard for me to believe that the Japanese authorities in Tokyo had anything whatever to do with the affair. It is a truth, however, that whe ther the home authorities were guilty or not, they must bear the burden for the coup in the eyes of the world. We believe that the Japanese people as a whole, who ao much desire peace, will denounce the whole affair and condemn those guilty of its perpetration.

THE REBALANS' VIEW.

quainted with the situation that the im It is quote clear to all who are ac-

SIR JOHN RANDLES IN TOKYO

OUTLINES POLICY OF INTERNATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE.. Sir John Randles, who was chairman of the Commercial Committee of the British House of chairman of the International Parliamen

Commons and co-officio hondary

...

Mesrs. Wilson and Cresion and their wervingly and played incessant streams of respective men stood to their work un- water till the tongue of flame were check." ed..

The area remained at their posts till ́11 a yesterday when the smouldering fames were completely extinguished and was floating, was pumped out the deluge in the hold in which the carga

not yet been made out by Lloyds loual representatives, but which should reach About 500 tons of cargo, whose value has

Fortunately the camphor which was stored five-figures is said to be the total dampge c'one through the action of fire and water, just behind the same and part of the general cargo, which were actually burnt

However it is not too late for the steam- er agents to net.

This most unpleasant incident has became the talk of the town and the agents should telegraph to Colombo for a full investigation to be made as well as restitution. And a very full report of the matter should be sent to the owners at the Italian terminus. The feeling here is that the hospitality of a British port has been outraged and that this is an offence that can only be wiped out by condign panishment of the culprit and a full apology from the

A much minor "offence

with which his steamer is debited is a complaint from passengers who joined her in Singapore for the voyage to Europe which espression, created among the Russian tary Commercial Conference, was in Tokye sarily includes food all the way, no ex people as a whole is very bad and augurs recently. The mision of Sir John was cluding stoppages for coal undergo flor the future. On arrival at Penang, however,

The Russian people: were expected to go and live ashoreson with the Japanese military forces in although it may never be possible to hold gers from Singapore were told that they have done everything to avoid any colli to assure the people of Japan that they remained on board and expected to the city of Vladivostock. They have been the meetings of the International Parlia be fed they would be charged £7 7 6d.

courteous and trustful. True, there was mentary Conference in Japan, yet the a day each Naturally they preferred alone of all the Allies refused to get out splendid representation that the Japanese

a keen feeling of resentment that Japan members of the conference appreciate the was untouched, otherwise the damage. the civility of our hotels, but the amount of talk that the relating of this extortion selves. But there were no open acts of have sent to the sessions.

of Siberia and leave the Russians to them has occasioned, has already caused this hostility, on the part of the masses of the holding the conference in Japan, tocord new company a big loss if promiser count Russian people. Here and there maying to the British statesman was reluct for anything.

PURSERS' PERQUISIRS

have been cases of clashes between in antly abandoned because of the difficulty effort to make, matters disagreeable for dividuals, but there was no organized in travelling and the long distance. the Japanese and certainly none to pro

In the day befoe the war the purser of a big British mail steamer carrying pas sengers was allowist about half a crown a head in the way of a "tip." Allowing three times this sum now, it is evident that the officer of the Pilna intended to reap a profit of 21 a day from each pas senger electing to stay on board. In the interests firstly of homeward bound pas sengers from Maisys and secondly of the fair name of our Italian Allies it is hoped that more will be heard of the mat ter and that that more will be satisfac tory to all concerned.

INTER-ALLIED TECHNICAL BOARD PROTEST." AGAINST JAPANESE TROOPS

MOVEMENTS..

prove

would have been more serious.

The idea of We understand that the cargo which had

FACILITATE COMMERCI

been variously shipped in Shanghai, Hongkong,-Kobe and Yokohama, is cover ed by insurance. Capt. Potter, master of the Khiva; hie officers and men, as well 28 Mr. AR. Wijeykoon, acting wharf valuable assistance Capt. Edwarda of manager and his subordinates, rendered

and other officers were also on the scene. the SH.B. representatives of the agents The departure of the vessel has been post poned Ull Monday at p..

"THE MARRIAGE LAWS.

voke the affair of April 4th and 5th. The International Parliamentary Com distrust and the resentment has changed tion of which every delegate is a member "Now, however, there is a motive for mercial Conference is an Allied organiza from a passive protest to an active and of the parliament of the country he repre intense hatred Many of the people stats. look upon the military coupp engineered by the Japanese as a movement to restore merce between the nations, particularly Our object is to facilitate the coun the lost prestigs of the reactionary party the Allied nations, by the removal of the to the discredit of the labouring classes smaller cfficulties, the elimination through Labour will increase its effort tenfold to friendly discussion of the minor irritations" attain its end in Eastern Siberia. The wherever possible, explained Sir John Commons recently asked the Under Secre few who were wavering will now flock to We do not aim at any great questions

Viscountess ASTOR in the House of the standards of the Labouring classice and of policy, nor do we attempt or desire tary For thr Home Department whether he the Russians will present to the world to dictate to our respective Governmention in the marriage laws to make it legal solid-front Labouring classes in other

was aware of the urgent need of an alter countries will t take the matter up and

what their general trade policies are id to their various Governments that the be. But when our Governments have for a woman to marry her deceased hus pubila buildings of the Zenstvo Govern dificulties may be encountered in carrying time in which a diag was anxiods to marry Japanese acted unjustly in seizing the mapped out their larger policies minor band's brother; and whether, in view of

the great number of cuci at the preventy ment at Vladivostock: The onus will reat these out. What we are aiming at the widow of a brother killed in the war with Japan and not with Russia

short, is the establishment of a Commer- and to care for her children, the Govern A Peking message to the Japan Adver

cial Entente. tiser says: The Chinese Government and

ment would introduce the necessary legis ...COLONIES BHOULD BE REPRESENTED. the Allied Committee of the techoical

That our general purpose is approved sexes by removing the barrier to those lation to equalise the treatment of the epartment of the Chinese Eastern Rail- way have decided to make a protest to the

of by the parliamentarians, and leaders of marriages, a had already been done in Japanese Government regarding the move-

Japan haastoon proven by their regular the parallel case of marriage with a ments of Japanese troops in the railroad

altendance et each of our conferences a deceased wife's sister, territory The Chinese Government is

for, in Bonte Paris, London and Major BAIED: The Home Secretary also registering an objection to the infing of chess pleasant relations have been estal One thing this regular attendance of the tion is especially urgent, and he fears he By means of two correspondence games Brussel has no information to show that this ques of Japanese troops into Harbin,

Eiu Chung, Secretary of the Foreign London Bar The New York committee, John's satisfaction and has demonstrated on the subject.

lished between the New York Bar and the Japanese delegations has proven to Bir cannot undertake to introduce legislation Office, who has been in Baiman and Tsing the members of which will consult with is the soundness of the contention he has Viscountess ASTOR: 1 will give the two to study the situation there under one another before every new move is made made, namely that the various British right hon. gentleman plenty of informa special order of the Pcking Government and dispatched, consists of Edward Colonies, Canada, Australia, New Zealand tion to allow that it really

Hymes, Harold M. Phillips and Insulen and South Africa, should also be repre- (Order ant-Frank F. Russell On the other side seated at the international sessions. The

TWO YEARS CHESS MATCH. NEW YORK AND LONDON BAK

BEGIN LONG GAME, A

are W. W. Ward, Herbert Jacobe and Targament against this has been that thete

urgent.

has returned to Peking. He said that he was surprised at the complete establish ment of the Japana,

Wai Chao Pu of the Peking Government E. Haydon distance from the scent of the gathering A titled man, well blown in the fold recently called on Major General Higashi,

Each team has the opening move in one precluded the attendance of their delegates, of sport, and who had served with, the the Japanese Military Attache, in refer game. New York is playing white agafast but if the Japanese can attend, and they Fozoce in the war provided as follows in ence to the telegram of Chang Two Lin, the a Center Counter Gambit and the Londo attend, then, says Sir John, the his will, 1.1. Military Governor of Mukden Province doners opened their game with 1 P-04 Colonies can and also would attend if per my brother (name and inked that Japan pay special attenIt will require the best part of two years mitte

I bequeath ta bion to the movement of troops in the to-wind up the games at the rate mails-are-Bir-John, and Lady Bangles have now acrifice to his Country li avoiding mili the sum of one still wing, to show my appreciation of his roble territory of the Chinese Eastern Railway, exchanged nowadays.

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