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OUTRAGE IN

SCOTLAND:

MEN DRILLING IN DENSE

FOG.

MIN NERS BALLOT OUTLOOK IN SOUTH WALES

TERMS OF SETTLEMENT.

THE LATE MR. MACSWINEY

IMPRESSIVE SCENES IN LONDON.

EATEST CABLES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

MINERS BALLOT,

THE ELEVENTH HOUR HITCH.

Losogs. October 28th.

(4.30 a.m.)

THREE MAIN POINTS..

SINN FEIN OUTRAGE.

SURPRISING DISCOVERY IN

SCOTLAND.

LONDON, October 28th, A remarkable affair is reported from Scotland. The police at 2 o'clock in the morning, in a dense fog, surprised a body of men drilling near Bothwell. Shots were Bred the policewan kas seriously injur. ed. The men dispersed Some arrests

were made.

SENSATION IN BOTHWELL

LONDON, October 29th, The outrage at Bothwell has caused great local sensation. It appears that the constable, who was seriously wounded, shot twice and then brutally kickel while he was lying on the ground. The police outrage. It seems that tro policemen un. have secured proof that it was a Sinn, Fein wittingly interrupted a Finn Fein raid for arms upon the drill hall of the Scottish Rifles.

FURTHER DETAILS.

MALATER.

THE LATE MR. MACSWINEY.

IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT ST.

·GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL.”

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18T, 1920.

FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA. GENERAL SMUTS" NOTABLE SPEECH.

BLOEMFONTEIN, October 28th

British Caminsonwealth."

GERMANY AND PEACE TREATY.

FOREIGN MINISTER REVIEWS. SITUATION.

CORRESPONDENCE.

AIMS AND RELATIONSHIPS OF FREEMASONRY.

** HONGKONG [TO THE EDITOR OF THE DALLY PRESS.

Sin-From coninunications Yereived from Grand Lodge it has come to

knowledge that His Royal H

Duke

Eng

The Premier, General Smuta, in a notable

BRACIX, October 30the speech at the South African Party Con The Foreign Minister Herr von Simou great, threw a considerable light on the reviewing the situation in the Reichstag, present conditions and the future political said that their adversaries senged in prospects the Union. He pointed out main currense of opinicu. the ibat General Hertzog's party in refusing make these with. One wanted to

of Connau all offers of reunion with the dinisterini i He declared that compusion will be The party, had become a Republican party, necessary, if the extration of every provi. Strathearn. Grand Master of whose chief aim was to secede from the sin of the Peace Treaty is rigorously in Hish Freemasonry deemed it desirable, sisted, upon. He largely dealt with the in view at attacks which have breu made General Smnis emphasised that South terman objection to destro high-speed upon the Craft, to authorize the Grand Africa bad not been interfered with best engines used sabanarines, which Secretary to iustitement defining the England, bus kad atinined a higher status was demanded by the treaty. He contend him and relationships Eugh re- which weression must destroy, apart from ad that the engines which were caled at masonry. separating the white races. He declares 1,500,000,000 marks were adaptable indi- that South Africa's great need was

fnel, He welcomed Great Britain's do the country through the present critical claration not to seize Ciernina proprty, formation of a non-racial party to guide trial, despite the extraire consumption af and mentioned a similar kind of arrange times,"opt

the

Other speaks enthusiastically supported General Smuts resolution in favour of the formation of united South African Party which was carried manimously, amid grens "cheering,

DISTRICT GRAND MASTER 8.C.

Hongkong, November 1st, 1920. GRAND SECRETARY'S LEITER.

The Grand Sercetary nude widely public Worshipful the Grand Master plainly to put before the public the status of Free in England the authorization of the Most

The country was threatened by the Hertment between" other relligerentes includ: masonry, and 1, as the District Grand Mas zag Party, who were deliberately working ing Japan, of an agreement to release the fer of the District of Hongkong and South for a political revolution, by another property of the wallet Spail (ier China, will esteem it a favour if you will smaller party straining for a social and mans." He said that akhough the Trague kindly publish this letter covering the en scouonsic revolution, and behind them was of the Nations was not at present very closure, which is in exact terus the letter LONDON. October 28th, Further details show that two policemen the spectre of Bolshevism which made even popular, i would be inadvisable to decline sont cut by the Grand Secretary.

in anticipation.-- trprised about a score of men, armed with Labour leaders nervous, while the natives admittance if that were proposed from a Thanking you (11-15 p.) bayonets and pistols, and asked them what were sing all this and had began a talk quarter other than Germany herself and main. Sir, your obedient servant.

T. F. HOUGE, they were doing, whereupon, a man ordered of an African Republic. He and thou were not veled by France, Germany Reuter's Lobby correspondent authorits the polico Hands Up" which they rands of moderates were waiting to join the would, however, clain the right · to co- tively learns that the coal agreement estabfused, when shots were firel, wounding our new party deneral Smuts foreshadowed operate in the mandate system. He art

palioernaa. The other escaped." The out- lishes three main points, namely, the autop-rage is locally attributed to the Sinn Fein general cooperation from the Unionisted that it had been proved that Germany

Party

was equal capable of colonial power as tion of the principle of the relation be movement.

General Smuts was given a wonderful other nation uvation,

GERMAN AERODROMES NOT TO BE An eleventh hour bitch hay occurred in

DESTROYED. the coal settlement of which both sides taken wages and prices, or production, al

Marions view. It is nwribed to be due that the adjustment of wages between ms a section of the miners Executive and March 31st next is automatic, thereby springing a frish demand by which the practically eliminating the risk of stop- maner, if the output exceeds the estimate, page. It has also establishes the much- should not give a guarantee. There wiresical co-operation between owners and not be a new wage demand before the miners. establishment of the National Wags Board. This is a departure from the peace -conditions which is foreshadowed by an early demand for a fresh alcance in addi-

A number of Trade Unionist leaders, the tion to an immediate "tro-billings" in-

railwaymen's leader, Mr. J. H. Thomas, creace, which summe quarters, regard as

31r. J. P. "Cloner, the transport workers andienting that the miners intend to reader. Mr. Gosling, and others publicly support the settlement, and declare that it pare for a fresh wrike a low werks Consequently, it is stated that the Govern- ment of opinion, that "there will be no Bettlement and insists uppu a final settle-

ment now.

hence.

Mr. Barus, last night declared that Bonth Wales men were responsible for the present hitch

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The Duke of Northumberland, yesterday, delared that the average miner is ignorant of the forces behind the strike. The forces el, known to have the closest connection with Russian Bolsheviste, but the men who engineered the strike took fright when came, to a paint. But the miser, who was Ignorant of it, went on. He said, higher wages were not the real object of the strike promoters.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

LONDON, October 28th.

(2.50, pm.)

I officially announced that the coal settlement terms have been agreed upon and will be submitted to a hallor of the

minors.

TERMS OF SETTLEMENT.

LONDON, Oelbber 28th.

(5.18 p.m.) The terms of the coal settlement provide that the Coal-owners' Asofiation and the Miners Federation undertake to co-operato to their utmost zo obtain increased output. for which purpose district committees and national committees will be stublinked, Both Associations will immediately propare 1 chemo fer submission to the Government not later than March 31st next for the regulation of wage, having regard to pro-

Ats.

Pending the preparations of the scheme, wages war be regulated on the following basis; an immediatè 'advance of a maxi- mum 27. per shift,, which advanco will bo automatically adjusted from January 1st next, in accordance with the output of the

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WORKERS LEADERS SUPPORT SETTLEMENT.

LONDON, October 29th.

(0.5.m.)

good peace and express the hope that the ballot will confirm it. It is believed to a fact that the Executive is making a definite recommendation to the minors to

be

Accept the terms. This will ensure a Batin factory ballot; but the miners loader Mr. Hartshorn stated as a warning last night, The whole thing is not yet over. We are only just beginning tow that the terms are going before the men,"

Meanwhile, the urgency of the earliest stumption is emphasised by the fact that over. 210,000,000 are directly unemployed through the strike and 250,000 are on short

time.

the

EXPERTS' OPINION.

LONDON, October 20th.

(3.5 1.13.) Although the fall terms of the coal settle ment are complicated, experts point out that three main principles underlyi agreement which both sides hail as fair and honourable, Firstly, that increased wage shall be dependent on increased produc tion; secondly, that during the period, before a permanent scheme for the regula tion of wages is settled, the industry will be freed from fresh claims; and thirdly. that owners and widers shall cooperate whole-heartedly to secure the best results in the interests of the nation.

Loxnas, October 28th, The removal of Mr. MacSwiner's re mains to-night from Brixton prison to St George's Cathedral, Southwark, whore is

PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT.

is Iving in state, was marked by impressive the URE FOR SOUTH AFRICA. Ha the war will be left standing, bat, with sic to the late King Edward VIII., him

scenes. The motor hearse bearing the body was met at the prison doors by representa

LONDON, October 29th. Lives of the Dails Iresan and the Irish Prizes Arthur "of. Connaught, with Corporations. The sightseers maintained Princess Arthur of Connaught and their a reverential attitude. A great crowdin, has departed for South Africa, sa take awaited the cortege outside the Cathedral to the Governor Ciceralship, where the cathin was received by the clergy and lodged on the catafalque...

After the service thousands streamed past the coffin and took a lau look at the face which way caly covered by a glass panel, REMAINS TO BE TAKEN TO CORK.

LATER.

The Government bave forbidden the land- fing of Mr. MacSwiney's remains in Dublin, The are providing a special steamer to convey the remains to Cork. ・・

REASON FOR GOVERNMENT'S.

.DECISION.

LATE

The Frince of Wales, numerous metubers of the royal family, court officials and elker prominent en bade farewell at the station, and the docks,

BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.

HOME RULE BILL DISCUSSION.-

LONDON, October 25th..

The Emergency Bill has passed through all the stages in the House of Lords, and has received the Royal Assert.

The Common today, were occnpied with the Home Rule Bill which passed the [Committee stage, but a number of import. faut questions were left to the Report stage, including the clave providing that on elec tion candidates must take the oath of allegiance at the opening of the proceed

The Government's prohibition regarding the landing of Alt. MacBwiney's remains in Dublin is due to the risk of political demonstrations which may possibly resulting in the loss of innocent lives. The Govern ment will not allow a landing except at Cork,

GUVERNMENT PRECAUTIONS IN.

CORE

LONDON, October 20th. Thousands of people watched the arrival. of Mr. MacSwiney's remains at Cork where the burial takes “place Sunday

on after lying in state to morrow.

The authorities have notified the Deputy Lord Mayor and the Bishop of Cork that itary display will not be permitted at the funeral nor will drilling, afferma and Volunteer badges be allowed,

TUSSLE WITH POLICE IN FUNERAL VAN.

LONDON. October 29th..

Sir.--As a great deal of misapprehension appears to be entertained in some quarters LONDON, October 29th,

concerning the aims and relationships of The Inter Allied Aviation Commission the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Fren has consented to waive the destruction, and Accepted Masons of England, I have under the Peace Treaty, of nine military been desired by the Grand Master to make aerodromes, fnar seaplane sations, and the following statement regarding them. three. airship barbours in Germang. The Grand Lodge of England-of which Fifteen per cent, of privately-owned avia- H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught has been tion buildings used for military purposes for twenty years Grand Master, in succe a very few exceptions, airship halls will be self Grid Master as Prince of Wales, pulled down.

from 1875 to 1001-has held strictly aloof, It is officially stated that the aerodromes throughout its history, which dates from in question will be utilised in international 1717, from participation in public, or civil aviation and the Allies are taking political affairs, either national or inter precautions to prevent the use of the nerd national, considering itself precluded from drones by Germans for military purposes, taking any share in discusions un state NEW GERMAN AEROPLANE. nlicy. While thus standing and feed party divisions it has always inculcater? patriotism in the citizen, and loyalty in the individual. It had not long been establish ed when i publicly gave assurance of this to one of His Majesty's Principat Seer- The Berline Tageblatt, states that taries of State. The assurante thus given British officers on the Inter-Allied Com,in the reign of George I. is emphasised in nission, have coniscated a new aeroplane a special degree in that of George V. belonging to the Aerial Traffic Company Everyone who comes into Freemasonry is on the ground that it was a camouflage strictly enjoined at the outset nat, to cous- military aeroplane.

tenance any act which may have a tendency to subvert the peace and good tiler cf society, to pay a dua obedience to the law of any State in which he resides; and never to be remiss in the allegiance due to his Sovereign.

GRIEVANCE AGAINST ALLIED

COMMISSION.

BERLIN October 29th,

* GERMAN PROPERTY IN

UNITED KINGDOM, EFFECT OF BRITISH GOVERN-1 MENT'S DECISION.

LONDON, October 28th.

No secret in athching to these duties, which are of the essence of Masonry as The House was the thinnest possible,

practised under the Jurisdiction of the necessitating a conat, and the discussion

Reuter understands that the view in United Grand Lodge of England, as well quietest. Eabour members and Indepen. dent Liberals did not participate in theoritative British circles regarding these by the Sister Grand Lodges of Ireland, scission after the defeat of their amend action of the Government in waiving the Scotland, Canade, Australia and Now, ment in favour of a single Parliament.

right to attach German property in the

-TREASURY BONDS.

SECOND ISSUE TO-DAY.

LONDON, October 28th, In the House of Commons, Mt. Austen Chamberlain stated that subscriptions to the first issue of Treasury Bonds apposting in respect of the large investor but as the subscriptions of the smaller investors were unexpectedly large and steady, he had decided to make a second issue of Treasury Bonds on November 1st under the same conditious,

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TO INDUCE EXCHANGE BOND..

HOLDERS TO RE-INVEST.

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The renaus of Mr. MacSwiney were landed at Queenstown this afternoon and were received by the Urban Council and a crowd, ef many thousands. Business was

In order to induce holders of £25,000,000 completely suspended. Strong indignation Exchequer Bonds, which mature at the was expressed regarding the action of the end of 1920, to re-invest, they will be per Government in diverting the body tonitted to use the expired Bonds ex-dividend Queenstown, instead of allowing is to pro-ior cash anbscriptions to the new Bords. eved to Dublia.

OUTLOOK IN COAL-FIELDS. Lord Milner, moving the Emergency Bill in the House of Lords remarked that they were by no means out of the wood as far as the present crisis was concerned, On the other band, a prominent Labour leader predicts ten years peace in the coal fields.

PROSPECTS IN WALES.

LORDON

ON, October 29th.

(5 a.m.): The first reports from the coal fields show that the ballot prospects are favourable, roept in South Wales where the power of the extremiss has been steadily increasing. The miners leaders, doubtless, have a to the usual pier.

On arrival the Irishmen had a lengthy and great task before them in carrying the vehement altercation with the railway proposals in Wales.

The Times Cardiff correspondent de authorities, and suberquently refused to clares that nobody will be surprised if there alow the removal of the coffin. The Police is a heavy roto against the terms,

were called in and were obliged to use violence

in the funeral van, ejecting a man. and two ladies, one of whom was Miss

A

"PRISON, DAda

FOR SPREADING SEDITION IN

NAVY.

LONDON, Ouober 28th,

A expected, the change of plans led to MISS SYLVIA PANKHURST IN dramatic scenes at Holyhead in the early bours of the morning. The funeral train | was met by a strong body of Police, the Black-End-Tans and the military. To the last moment the plan was to convey the coffin to Dublin where most elaborate arrangements were vinde for the reception Miss Sylvia Pankhurst has been «sen- of the cortege. The alteration was not tencel to three months' imprisonment in suspected, until an Irish party aboard the the second division on a charge of attempt. trais observed that it was not proceedinging to cause sedition in the Navy by publishing an article in a Communist news Red Navy. paper arging British sailors to form &

ATTITUDE OF RAILWAYMEN»

HacSwiney. LONDON, October 29th.

(6.25 p.m.)

The prospects of the miners settlement five weeks ending December 1815, and being accepted appear favourable every similarly adjusted from January 31st and where, except in South Wales, thereafter every month on the output of Comfortable, even large, majoritles are the preceding month. The advance will be anticipated practically in all coal-fields, adjusted on the basis of the weekly average but no secret is made in South Wales that of the proceeds from the export of coal, the too many conditions are attached to the amount of the export coal being assumed granting of the two-shillings "increase to be in excess over the rate of production of 210 million tons annually..

TO MAKE MINERS "AND" OWNERS. JOINTLY RESPONSIBLE.

LATER

In anticipatie of the acceptance of tho terms." arrangements are being made to resume work as speedily as possible,

The settlement was reported to the Delegate meeting of the Railwaymen d Union at the conclusion of which it was

FRIENDS OF KOREA.

NEW LEAGUE FORMED.

LONDON, October 27th. The body was subsequently removed to a

A meeting to establish the League of the steamer which conveyed a large armed Friends of Kores in Great Britain was escort, members of the Irish party declin-held in the House of Commons on October ing to accompany. As the vessel steamed 20th, out, members of the party were seen on Bir Robert Newman, M.P., presided and their knees in prayer led by Father Mr. FA MeKenzie spoke. Dominic, who chanted, the De Profundis.

GREEK REGENT.

ELECTION OF ADMIRAL CUNDOURIOTIS.

LONDON, October 29th. The Times Athens correspondent saya

______SIAMESE PRINCE.

STUDYING AMERICAN RAILWAY SYSTEM.

NEW YORK, October 27th. Prince Purschtra of Siam fa at present visiting New York to study. American rail-

world.

United Kingdom is that there is nothing in Zealand, and, I have reason to believe, it inconsistent with perfect loyalty to the of the remainder of the English-speaking Treaty of Versailles and it in no way im. Every English Lodge at its consecration plies a revision or modification of the dedicated to God and to His Service; no treaty. The only effect of the renunciation one can becomes Mason until he has de will be to free international commerce from eared his faith in the Supreme Being A restrictions and uncertaintien

a consequence, men of every shade of EX-ENEMY SHIPS FOR SALE. political opinion and ministers of all re ligious denominations are members of “and othice bearer, in our organization, and Masonry, the provides a platform which men of all conditions, vinses, and Lord Inchcape is offering further forty ereals can work together for the commen x-nemy ships 20 British owners. It is welfare. In Masonic Lodges all discussions understood that they constitute the residue on topes of a political or theological of the most important ships allowed to Great nature are strictly forbidden. Britain by the Beparations Commission: Including the above, so far 42 passenger and 115 cargo steamers have been offered for sale.

LORD-INCH CAPE'S OFFER.

LONDON, October 29th.",

Because of its "determination to preserve the position it has upheld for over two cen turies, the Grand Lodge of England never" takes part in any Maxonic or quasi Masonic gathering in which the fundament ALLIES NOTE TO HUNGARY.al Antient Landmarks of Freemasonry

which have been indicated, ahoye-are al- THREAT OF. CERTAIN CONSE

lowed to be regarded as open questions-- QUENCES.

Yours faithfully,

PARIS, October 23h. The Allies have sent a Note to the Hun- garian Government demanding the rat fication of the Treaty of the Trianon by November 11th threatening certain conse quencs" in the event of nop-compliance.

P. COLVILLE SMITH,

Grand Secretary. Freemasons Hall, London, W.C.2.

VILNA EPISODE. SUGGESTION BY LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

ADRIATIC PROBLEM.

LONDON, October 28th- DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN.

The Council of the League of Nations, Ross. October 20th, an effort to settle the Polish and It is semi-officially announced thas directLithuanian dispute owing to the Pola negotiations between Italy and Jugo occupation of Vilna, has requested the two Slavia for the solution of the Adriatic Governments concerned to agree to a problem will opon during the first fortnight Plebiscita under the control of the League, of November. Both countries will be re-whereby the inhabitants of the disputed will be ablo to signify whether presented by the Premiers and other they wish to belong to Poland or Lithuania Ministers,

LEAGUE OF NATIONS, WHAT IT STANDS FOR?

WASHINGTON. October 28th. President Wilson, addressing a depata tion of Republicans who are in favour of the League of Nations, said that America. groutest sacrifices of the par would be thrown away unlew the work which had boen begun were rompleted, President Wilson warned his hearers against sup

All troops will be withdrawn during the Plebiscite

The Council requests the Polish, and the Lithuanian Governments to state whicker: they agree to this proposal within ten daya” from today.

announced that the meeting bad approved that the Chamber of Deputies has elected way methods. Twenty-one, Siamese emo Posing that Germany was the sole nation ser oukness of food shortage,

further action, pending the result of the

NEW SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION.

"With a view to making the miners and mine owners equally responsible for in-balist... crease of output, the settlement providea that if the financial return from the in- orecsed output fails to reach a level justi- fying a two-shillings increase in wages not only shall this increase be proportionately reduced but the amount of the profite now allowed to the mine owners by law shall also be proportionately, reduced.

of the Salonika Provisional Government, regent by 137 voley to 3, after which the, Chamber was dissolved,

WILL PRINCE PAUL ACCEPT:

CROWN I

Lonnow, October 20th

Blates with the same object,

TWO AMERICANS KILLED,

LONDON, October 30th.

RAW REPORT" FROM TAMPICO. (2.30 p.m.) 19% The most hopeful feature of the coal

WABALFOTOM, October 27th. settlement, as regards the future of the

The State Department has received a ro industry, in the great opportunity it affords The situation de regards the throne of port that two Americans, Mr. Arthur L. for establishing a now spirit of co-opera Ureece is full of uncertainty. The Crown Mosley and Mr. Gurave E. Baker, havo tion. For the past 5 or 6 years.owners has been conditionally offered to Prince been killed near Tampico. and miner, have kept apart to the detri- | Paul, but so far there are no sigas whether ment of output. Now both have loyally, it will be accepted. undertaken to work together for a common | Kantours are current from Lucerne, The miners' balles is fixed for November purpose, anmely, developing the produc. where the ex-King Constantine is residing.

CHRISTIABIA, October 27th. úvity of industry, and most important re that the conditions will be refused, and if

The death is announced of Professor the balles is favourable work will prebsults are officially expected from this thes prove amrite it would not craze Johan Storm, Norway's most prominent ably be resumed on November 8th."

linguif

FIXED FOR TOMORROW.

LONDON, October 28th.

** (0.45 p.m.)

co-operation.

mich surprise.

OBITUARY

imperialistic schemes, and aid

the

STARVING RUSSIA. LENIN'S ESTIMATE OF CRISIS.

25-Lownow, Deétober 29th, News from Russia indicates the growing Losin, writing to the

state that Republic has never perlenord auch a clal jealousy or the desire of domination difficult food crisi

The Bolshevika are enforcing These should be checked add informed that state of siege in Moscow, fearing the world will be united against them, if revolution, owing to the

hey attempted to do what Germay did.......... possants, to

The Fresident added that there was no means of securing the peace, exon the DEMPSEY-CARPENTIER FIGHT League,

HERO OF KUT, BECUMES PARLIAMENTARY

A CANDIDATE."

LONDON, Octaber 28th General Townabend, on retirement from the Army bus become a Parliamentary Independent candidate for Wrekin, vice Mr. Charles Palmer deceased,

201001

requisition:

rigoroas "contex

TO BE HELD IN HAVANAS

* NEW YORK, October 285h

11 Assofficially announced that the Dempsey and Carpentier fight will-be held in Havana. It is stated that a flattering offer has been received from in Cuban syndicate. The agreement would be verned a week hence upon the arrival of the heart of the Cuban syndicate.