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BRITAIN AND FRANCE AND THE POLISH QUESTION.
COUNCIL OF: -ACTION AS POP SOCIALIST EXTREMISTS,
I bave heard it xid
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER –
{FROM OUR OWN CORDESPONDENT,]
Loydon, August 19th,
this week in quarters that reflect Government views that it
many prove a blowing in the end
that the differences between Great
and France. Britain
which have been simmering in the back-ground for some time, have been brought into the light of day. The outburst of public op position to any proposed warlike measures against Russia on behalf of Poland hans shown one French friends that this country is not prepared to follow their lead in Eampean politie,
ERBLU KUDAIDY. EXDUCED
BUTH 1990.
MINES FOR THE MINERS. The immediate effect of the Government
AUSTRALIAN UNION'S POLICY. decision to reduce the broad subsidy is an laurease of 3. in the price of the quartern In Australia à seripus coal qrisis. Es loof, which is now 1. 3d. This is higher inminent. The industry is still controlled even" than the figure reached after the by the Federal War Precautions “Act,
Napoleonic Wars. Coupled with the which will shortly expires Cand prices are
announcement is the Larelcome intimasion at present only, half or a third of what that n March the broad subsidy will be they will probably go to as soon as control further reduced, and in that event the loof is released. The scheme most favoured in will cost is. 58-*
Bmited control by the Government, herunder the owners will pay the miners increased ratre as granted by a proposed
te recoup themsolves.
INTIMATIONS
THEATRE
BOYAL
LAURICE E BANDMAN
presents the
BANDMAN COMEDY.
I boliens everybody is agreed that the principle of foci subsidies is inherently bad; but all the same it is rather safarta- nate that the alteration in the cost of the
Meanwhile, there has long been a serious loaf is being made now. It is sure to be dimisation of outpus as the result of the followed by a demand for an increase of deliberate slow-down policy of the miners wage with the inevitable corollary of in order to bring about socialisation of further increase in prices.
the industry. A strike wem, inevitable in What the country wants above all else the temper of the miners; though the at the present time is the cheapening of Union has exhausted most of its fands to the loaf, Until the cost of living comes sapport the Barrier miners, yet the coal
tribunal, and then rats the price of coal COMPANY
Last Three Performance
In a repertoire of latest London' phys.
TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), SOTH "GOOD-NIGHT NURSE."
FRIDAY, In CAESAR'S WIFE.”
SATURDAY, IND THE ROTTERS "'.
I am free to my-what no womberiet the down any afforts to mabilise wages will stock in various industries are a low that Government eas-that since the Armistion prove effective, we shall have the finers believe that a strike would "be France Is been just a little differit, and demanding it has required all the Prime Minister'a is dear and continues to rise, and, paralyse the other industries. The Union Navy and Military half-price to do de 11 anta.
more
course, under
becante pay.
food unlikely to last long as it would soon
such conditions, is extremely militant in its policy of the there must to unrest and uncertainty in the mines for the minera. It has already industriar world. Living in England declared that mer nationalisation is un-
| satisfactory... to-day is 130 per cent. more than it was before the war, and it is this fact that
tact and supplendes to avoid a rift before of now, I dare say if we were French-with the spectacle of Germany just across the frontier resising every attempt to disarm her, and with the passibility that she might either be Bolshevised by Russia or Im perialise that country-we should be a little diment to But British statesien have always assured France that her fears are exaggerated, and have given her to under, staud that in the event of her being thecltened she could count on British
support..
TWO POLICIES.
at the rest of the most of the trouble with Labour. Unfortunately the advance the cost of the lost is not calevlated to improve the situation' WOMEN DETECTIV23.
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JUST ARRIVED
A 'CONSIGNMENT OF
ITALY'S RED METROPOLIS. BOLOGNA CENTRE OF SOCIALISM.
Mario Famage writes in the Fessische MESSRS. SHANKS & CO., LTD. Zeitung (Berlin) -
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Bologna is the red city of Italy, the 'Daring the war when the police force was centre of Sceialist power and agitation; depleted by the enlistment of men in its people and those of the surrounding bine" as soldiers in khaki, large numbers country are overwhelmingly Socialist. Ita mayor is a Socialist, its aldermen are of police women were engaged both in Socialists, and even its middle class London and the provinces. Dressed in an citizens, though they belong nominally to other parties, are more or less touched with the spirit of Socialism.
able service
men.
anungbstrusive way.
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Rome is to-day s city of haste and hurry, where art galleries and ars enthusi naza com lonely and out of place. The museums ABOVE AND BELOW WATER that were once the centre of interest in the city of the seven tills have been almost forgotten; and the people seem as if in mourning over a lost past, and despairing is face of a desperate future.
LINE.
However that may be, France believes that the path of safety is to help the attractive uniform, the women did valu- downfall of the Soviet Government by external pressure as, for instance, by help-It is not altogether mrprising, there ing Poland and by formal recognition of fore, that is most places these var tile recruits are being retained, although the the anti-Bolshevist General Wrangel in regular police establishment has been South Russia. On the other hand, the hrought up to strength again as regards British view is that once external pressure
Now another Inigortant steps has been But Bologan, the red city, is a hive of is removed Bolshevism will erumbled ag aken to enlarge the scope of police business full of people inspired with the C. E. WARREN & Co., Ltd.,
These two views necount for the diver women's activities. The Home Office Com fey of living and the passions of the day. mitter, baru decided to make the women a They cat heartily, sleep well, drink deep gence in policy now manifent, Tirer alone permanent part of the detective system stand perform their task, as they did before the war. They have gone as far with can prove whether we or the French are Scotland Yard.... in, the right in our judgment
Although the public generally are not socialization as it is possible to go to-day Already
aware of the fact it is interesting to know under, a non-Bocialist Government, Noue there are signs that France sees that she that women have been working in with richer and more attractive show win- the less the shops invite their customers has made a mistako». Anyhow, I am Criminal Investigation Department-forow displays than in any other great city some time. They have been employed chiefly of Italy Graceful motors glide by the assured that the breach is more likely to in the Finger-print Bareau and the Con theatres are going full blast, wealth dis Fict Record Office, and also as interpreters, But Ludes the new departure use will be of sight.
plays itself. everywhere poverty keeps out made of them as duly accredited detec- Lares.
close than to iden:
THE BRITISH SOVIET
Perhaps the most remarkable development
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of the week has been the emergence of n The wonder is that Scotland Yard did HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE British Soviet calling itself the Councils employ women in this direction before to-day Bm the war taught the authoritím of Action." The guiding spirits, "needless that for cleverness, resource, and ingenuity to say, are Socialist extremists. Those women are able to beat men in the subtle arts of espionage, and it is thought that Labour leaders who have hitherto prayed these qualities ought to prove decidedly themselves,upholders of constitusional, useful on the side of law and order on the urineiple that it is a safe plan to "ses a thief to catch a thiet ”....
The {"MILLIONAIRE "SPORTSMAN.
methods have allowed themselves to be
“direct rushed into an approval of
action.
Mr. Walter Winans, the millionaire bore The Council solomaly warned the Govern- breeder, scalptor, and revolver shot, who ment in the name of organised Labour that died with tragic suddennes while he was war against Russia over the Polish question taking part in a tratting match, was one of those Americans who loved England. would provoke Trade Union opposition in Ee made his homer here for much the same this country. Men would be forbidden to reason that the Inte Lord Astor and our handle war material. As, however, we have have douchecause England is the country where, personal liberty may be enjoyed in been parured, on the authority, of the Prime the true sense of the word. Minister, that there was never any intention As an all-round sportsman Mr. Winana to go to war, the Council of Action with had a world-wide reputation. The painiot their pompous replutions were knocking at of his life was the breeding of beautiful na open door
Borses. Next to this he loved shooting; and Of course, the men who created the it is scarcely too much to say that he was Council knew this very well. They also one of the best revolver shots in the world, know that public opition generally in He could kill a wasp on the wing at 15 Great Britain was dead against any miliards, and be had been known to set up six tary adventures on behalf of the Poles playing cards edgeways, towards himself Puland has been guilty of aggression and at the same range of 15 yards gut, fivo against Russia, it was said, and must take out of the six in half, with six shots. the consequences. But our Bolshevists; It is worth noting thap this remarkable
wanted the country to think they dictated man was the first observer to point out that Government policy in this minster, Their at certain mumente & horse in rapid motion agitation, was, therefore, an unscrupulous use of a national emerge cy for purposes of party propaganda
has three legs off the ground at once. Bis theory was ridiculed until photography proved that he was right. POLO PONY IF AIR-
Wednesday, September 29ik, 1920-
PATLADES.
Corps will parade on Monday, October. 4th, ut 3.20 p.m., at Volunteer Head- Attendance: Strong as possible.
q karters,
Dress
Officers
Drill order (e), Khaki, conts, shorts, patties, helmets, rifles, belts, and sidearms,
Sam brown belts, swords will not be worn.
·
Machine-gua Company will carry revolvers
and pouches,
Revolvers and Holsters to be worn on left
side, and 'aammition pouches right! sido belt
Cades
One
Company will form up in rear of Corps.
Marker for each detachment or platoon to report to Adjutant on Parade
ground, at 5.25.p.m.
NOTICE.
"
G. F. E. Ros, Bt.-Major,
Adjutant, H.V.D.C.
Medal ribbons may be obtained from Sergeant Master Tailor Sallwood, Wiltshire Regiment Murray Bar-
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The Council of Action" will be heard of again. Fortunately, they do not repre. sent the opinion of the vast bulk of Trade Sir Philip Sassoon's name has become Unionism in the country, which is moderate, familiar to the general public aingo bis with profound respect for existing house at Lymphe on the Kent coast becams: methods of Government. The Council; the rendezvous of Allied statemen ja recent i stand much in the aime position towards the conferences. Of all the meeting places of Executive as did the Boldiers' and these great personagem, Lympau la, Funder- Warkmen's Councils in Russia towards stand, considered the most agreeable. This the Constituent Assembly in the early days is because Bir Philip us his great.wealth of the Revolution. Their real aim is to to make the house one of rare comfort and override the Constitution and seize the luxury of Commencing on Friday next, October roins of power, if they can. In that case we should have, instead of democratic goveramont," the inauguration of a system of tyranny with no doubt, its Lepin and Trotsky to give the law f
It is said that when he desires anything either for his guesta of himself expense is the last thing to be considered. Last week
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PLACE OF PAZADE
end, I hear, he wanted a polo pony, and Gun Club Hill, Kowloon As it was impossible to get it down in biza
Mr. Lloyd George spoke for the country by train an aeroplane was chattered, and Khaki drill, shorts, patties." "Belte azid when he said on the eve of the adjourn the animat was flown to Lympno. ment of Parliament that any attempt at PUBLIC SCHOOLS. dictation by a Council of Action would
bo fought with all the resources of the left a big public school this summer with I heard a day or two aga of a youth, who
State
TROUBLE WITH THE MINERS
for an offer of a post in a world-famed busines house. The younb fellow is 17 yearık-of
G. F. E. RAPSON, Bt. Major,
Adjutant, H.V.D.C. Hongkong, September 29th, 1920.
Bone Jewish workman, building & Gov It is expected that the miners will vote age, and the first thing he has had to do
ernment road near Tiberias, Bea of for a strike on the ballot which is now on coming to London is to attend a comislilee, have unearthed remnants of being taken, and I maderstand that Sismercial college in order to learn writing ancient walls and columns. The Govern Robert Horne, of the Board of Trade, and spelling. This, be it noted, is after ment immediately stopped the work, and inclined to the view that the miners' years of an expensive public school educa Mr. McKay Direcer of the Department demands, which appear to be matiable, tion Folk
of Antiquities visited the spot with two have now reached & point when the public Mentioning this story to a Member of members of the Jewish Exploration must make a stand if they are to be able Parliament whose writing is an Almost dociety. There is reason to believe that to call their soul their own. Thero must illegible scrawl, he assured me that he was the site of the ancient Tiberias, which come a time when a limit is reached. But never taught to write as the pablle school played such a great rule in Jewish and the seriousness of a coal strike, throwing he attended. He added that spelling was Christian history, is on the point of dis- millions' out of work in industry, leeds come a dreadful trial to him, and he was never covety. Perminion has been granted to to think that a settlement will be reached sure of himself at the simplest ium in the Jowish Exploration Society to under- in this stance:
urithmetic H.D.
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