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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEKHER

IN GREECE: CRISIS SUCCESS OF KING CONSTANTINES FOLLOWERS.

AFTER GENERAL WRANGEL

BOLSHEVIKS TURN ON UKRAINIANS.

OUTLOOK

IN PERSIA:

LORD CURZON'S DECLARATION,

LATEST CABLES, {THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.] - CRISIS IN GREECE. ELECTION SURPRISE.

LONDON. November 16th.." The latest election results give 118 seats to the Venizelists and 250 to the Constantinists.

M. Venizelos himself and all the Minis- tors, except two, have been defeated.

Not a single Venizelist has been return ed for Macedonia and Old Greece. except

in the Epirus and the Islands.

SHOOTING AFFRAY IN ATHENS.

LONDON, November 16th:

M. RHALLIS TO BECOME PREMIER.

ATHENS, November 16.

After first refusing. M. Rballis has

BRITISH POLICY IN PERSIA LORD CURZON'S FRANK STATEMENTS

LONDON, November 16th."

COLLAPSE OF GENERAL WRANGEL'S" "ARMY. EVACUATION OF SEBASTOPOL" CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 16th. -The-eracuation of Sebastopol was con In the House of Lords, Lord Curzone

General perfect order. reviewing the general situation in Persiaducted in pointed out that our obligations were the Wrangel was the last, man to leave the direct aftermath of the war, and emphas town which he left in the hands of the ised that, Great Britain was most interest local Soviets, who openly proclaimed ed in peaceful, stable, friendly and themselves once the situation was clear. independent Persia conditions which of the Anglo- were the corners-stones Persian agreement, Great Britain never, thought of asking the League of Nations for a mandate and contemplated nothing in the nature of Protectorate. It had

BOLSHEVIKS JUBILANT

PARIS, November 17th. General Wrangel has arrived at con- stantinople.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. LORD ROBERT CECIL'S NOTABLE SPEECH.

GENEVA, November 17th.

A feature of to-day's sitting of the League of Nations was an interesting debate on the work of the Council, notably a striking speech by Lord Robert Cecil, who opened the discussion,

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EASTERN CABLE

NEWS

JAPANESE IMMIGRATION IN CALIFORNIA

(THROUGH REGTERA ÁGENOT.)

LONDON, November 17th. delicses of the American-Japanese situation, in conection with Japanese Lu- migration in California, is evidenced by the tement of the Japaness Premier, Me. Hara, thai the utmost care was necessary in order not te lajure American-Japanese friendship. Meanwhile, the Americans are greatly interceted in the Census Bureau's report showing a great increase in the Japanese population on the Pacific Coast states since 1910, especially in California hero, there are now seneath thousand {} }

now been persuaded to form a Cabiner been our constant desire to reduce our scabs commanded by General Wransef history of the world a tragedy more pathetic spaceen as compared with 21 000 in 1910,

commitments there, and start Persis with M. Rhallis was previously thrice Pre-

an independent army, although Persia mier, the last time in 1909. He is a

had frequently petitioned for the reten Royalist, and was known in earlier years as a strong supporter of friendly relations tion of British troops after our decision- with Turkey. The Constantinist leaders to withdraw by-stages the whole of our neet to-morrow to discuss whether they forces, excepting the Consular escort at will recognise Admiral Condouriotis as Meshed. A new situation arose in North- West Persia upon the arrival of an unfore Regent.

PROBABLE MOVE OF VENIZELIST seen menace from Bolshevik Russia

KARMY

threatening the Persian, capital, Throne and State:

La Later

an unforeseen change occurred

NEW YORK, November 17th.

The Associated Press correspondent

BOLSHEVIKS TURN TO THE UKRAINE.

Referring to mandates, Lord Robert Ceoil hoped that the League would as quickly He also urged the necessity of fullest pub ficity for the proce

ngs of the Council, and submitted a motion, in this direction A Moscow wireless gloating over the dealing with Armenia. Lord Robert Cecil victory says that the outstanding bands of declared that there did not exit in the

The LeagueRMING and others must finally be destroyed, and than that of Armenia.

OPIUM TRAFFIC.. declares that the English bourgeoisie find of Nations must save Armenia. It cannot PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST this an opportune moment for concluding separate without coming to a decision on

LONDON, November 17th. ride, agreement.

the question." He proceeded to criticino

The Board of Trade announce, tha the action of Poland, after submitting the licences for the export of opium and cocaine question of Lithuania to the Council, for granted prior to August 1st have been re- committing a hostile act within two months vood. Application may be made for fresh

Licenions of the period laid down by the Convention In a foster to the Times, Bir W. J during

which interested parties | were to

Collins recalls that, when the Opium Con abstain from hostilities. He

concluded-by

vention was signed at the Hagus on Janu- declaring that the League had begun

well

ary 23rd in 1919, the British delegates were and must pursue boldly without fear its authorised to declare that the Convention, one and only policy of reconciling nations.if ratified by the British Government, would The delegates of the British Dominions on Apply to the Governments of British India, Coylon, the Straits, Hongkong and Wei- inchide Mr. Fisher, Lard Robert Cecil, and Kingdom, and points out that 17,278 chants Sir William Meyer while on the Committee of opium were exported from India in 1918 United Kingdom and very large quantities of Admission of New Members, India will and 1919, chiefly to the Far East and the of morphia were annually exported from Brtisin. He declares that undoubtedly the be represented by the Jam of Nawaagar

world production of opium, morphis acd cocaine varily exceeds any conceivable legiti mate or medical use for it, and hopes that the Assembly of the League of Nations will take prompt steps to secur, universal legin lation similar to that recently passed by Britain, as well as international co-opera- tion in making such legislation effective.

SAVA (LONDON, November 17th, g The Bolshevists, having disposed of General Wrangel, appear to be well on their way to Brish General Petra's and the Ukrainians which have been causing them a est deal of annoyance since peace has been concluded with Poland.

A despatch from

The Government has resigned in con- telegraphs from Athens that the forlorn owing to the treachery of the officers of bass by USAN Associated Press the Mandates and Armaments Committee hai-rei, exactly similarly to the United

winning the sequence of defeat in the elections. It is hope of the Venezelists of probable that the pro-Constantinian Melections by the Army vote has been now apparently dissipated. There was a panic Gounaris will form a Cabinet.

In the course of a shooting affray beat the Bourse to-day, the dollar doubling tween the rival factions in Atheus two in value. The city is quiet and Parlia-

So lar, no disorders ment House is occupied by troops. were killed. have been reported from the provinces.

M. VENIZELOS RESIGNS.

LONDON, November 17th.

the Cossack division entrusted with the correspondent at Warsaw to New York re defence of the northern provinces in

-ports that the Ukrainians have evacuated Persia against the Bolsheviks. quently, the Shan decided to dispense Kieff and other towns and are fleeing be- with the services of such a dangerous fore the Reds whose cavalry has broken ally General Ironside supported the through the Ukrainian lines at various points. The Ukrainians are suffering A rumour is current that the Venizelist decision and recommended re-organising

TOM PACK OF ammunition. ・Army may

-Foclaim a republic in Smyrna.

the Cossacks under British officers. We The present Regency has been accepted expected its parliament to be summoned The situation is curious and uncertain. as legal by the Opposition whose Cabruct and the Anglo-Persian Agreement sub- M. Venizelos has handed his resignation will be temporary until a pebiscite is held mitted to it before the New Rear. It the

men

on the

question of ex-King Constantine's

Persian Parliament accepted the Agree

TRADE WITH RUSSIA.

PROGRESS OF NEGOTIATIONS.

LONDON, November 16th.

NEW FINANCIAL COMMITTEE.

LONDON, November 17th. Pending a general economic and financial conference of the League of Nations to be held in 1021, the Council of the League has decided to form immediately a provisional Dancial and economic consultative com- In the House of Commons, replying to mittee of twenty members to advise as re Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Bonar Law gards putting into practice the recom until the final result of the voting of the Teturn and until the manner in which the ment we would do our best to help them

said that the Government were informed mendations of the Brussels Conferenco, Lord Curzon regarded this as the sole that there were still a number of British Enancial and economic problems, which the possible guarantee for continued stability subjects in Russia about whom no in- Council may submit, and the preparation The indications are that the new Greek of Persia. If it were accepted, we should formation had been received.

bat the Regent has declined to accept it

Army is known..

M. Venizelos does not believe that the "results of the voting of the Army will be

so overwhelming as may lead him to with- draw his resignation.

WILL KING CONSTANTINE RETURN?

LONDON, November 16th.

outside world views the elections is

known.

M. GOUNARIS STATEMENT.

LONDON, November 17th.

Government intends to defy the French and the British Governments by request-

through,

The of the Agenda of the 1921 conference.

submit the Agreement to the League of Governmet was communicating with

Mr. Houry Strakosch (South Africa) and Nations.

the Sovier on the subject. There was a Mr. Kenpoteri (Japan) are among the

Having acquiesced in the dismissal of

WEDDING AT KOWLOON. BYGATE HUTCHISON.

A: St. Andrew's Church, Korizon, yester day afternoon, the marriage took place of Lieut. Charles Mountford, Bygate, of the 2/2ad Punjabis, son of Mr. Charles. Bygate, of Darlington, England, and Mix Winifred Maud Hutchison, daughter of Mr. Thomas Hutchison, of Darlington. The service, which was chorai, was conducted by

ing. Constantine, to re-ascend the throne. Russian officers, we accepted the tempo hope that British conditions for the resten members of the financial section of the fibe. Rev. M. W. Showell Chaplain to the": This has been made clear by the sale ary responsibility of officering and organis. sumption of trade negotiations would he new committre. defeat was contrary to all expectations ment by M. Gounaris telegraphed to in the Cossack division, This was the

The news of the Venizelists' crushing

and was received with the utmost sur-

expect New York by the Associated Press cor only Persian force available for the pro prise by both the British and the French respondent at Artiens, M. Goumaris is tection of the Northern provinces and quoted as saying that Constantine is Press which greatly deplore the blow.

our rightful 'heir. We expect him back against the great patriot and founder of

as soon as a plebiscite is held, and, if the modern Greece and the staunch friend of latter shows that the Greek people want the Allies. The newspapers are alive to him. I do not see why France and Britain. the seriousness of the position now creat

should interfere.. ed and are of opinion that the French and

M. Gounaris added that the Govern

British Governments will on no accountment will continue M. Venizelos foreign

"so far fulfilled within a week as to enable

a statement to be made on the subject: MKRASSIN TO BE ASKED FOR GUARANTEES.

provided a nucleus for the new Persian

LONDON, November 17th. army. Persia was informed that we

The question of resuming trade with probably could not remain the forces at Russia was descussed at-a Cabinet meet- Kasvin beyond Spring. We had already withdrawn forces from South and North- East Persia, and limited our responsibili ties in the North-West.

M. C. C. IN AUSTRALIA,

DEFEAT OF VICTORIA

MELROUENS, November 16th. Marylebono Cricket Club defeated Vic- teria by an innings and 58 runa.

Victoria" made "274 runs in the Bret

Forces, aisted by the Rev. G. R. Lindsay. The bride, who was given away by Major Greenaway, wore a dress of white satin, covered with lace and trimmed with pearls. The train was of satin and was surmounted by a small wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and pale pink roses, Miss Joy Greenway, the bridesmaid, wore a dress of white silk net Major G. de S. H. Middlemass was the best man.

After the ceremony a reception was held by Major and Mrs. Greenaway at the. The honeymoon is being spent at Repulse

to-day but no decision was reached,nings, Lampard contributing 111, and 66 United Services Recreation Club.

in the second innings.

It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George" and Mr. Bonar Law, who advocated early resumption, met with certain opposition

Rhodes took a wickets for 50 runs, Woolley 4 for 27 and Parkin 0 for 18.

Marylebone made 418 for 3 wickets and

permit Ex-King Constantine to re-ascord salicy and hopes to keep Smyrna by our policy had been on a deliberate and from Lord Curzon, Mr. Churchill and Mr. declared. Hobbs mado 131 and Hendren

the throne, though a Paris paper sug gests that, in order to prevent Greece from plunging into civil strife, the Crown Prince George may be allowed be be come King. The situation, however, will not be clear, until the probable new Premier M, Gounaris, who is a staunch adherent of Constantine, makes a state- Meanwhile, Jubilation ment of policy. prevails in Ex-King Constantine's camp at Lucerne. The ex-King is inundated with congratulatory telegrams Local partisans celebrated his victory in a cafe drinking champagne and making speeches.

ATTITUDE OF ALLIES.

LONDON, November 16th. Dramatic possibilities are likely in Greece in consequence of apparently a beary dolent of the Venizelist Govern ment in the elections, which were mainly the issue whether ex-King Tought on t

should be restored to the -Constantin

Enrone. The result has amazingly upset all forecasts from Athens, which predict

amicable arrangement with the Turks RESTORATION REGARDED CERTAIN

LONDON, November 17th-

The news coming from Athens is at present most conflicting It is obvious that the situation is still complicated. The only definite fact is that M. Vene- zélos has finally resigned and M. Rhallis Cabinet is to be sworn in to-morrow, M. Rhallis is assuming the portfolio of Foreign Affairs.

The majority of the leaders speak of the re-instatement of King Constantine as fail accompli, and it is stated that Queen Mother Olga will assume the regency in place of Admiral Coundoriotis. STATEMENT IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LONDON, November 17th.

In the nouse of Commo

Concluding, Lord Curzon urged that disinterested plan in a position of constant and kaleidoscopic, change to safe gpard the continued national existence and independence of Persia. He did not grudge the responsibilities or expenditure in that connection, if it would enable a single Moammedan State, with great traditions, to maintain its integrity, but

Chamberlain on the question of the Rus- 106 unaithed sian attitude towards the small republics

in the Middle East.

LORD MILNER'S APPEAL. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

Lasbox, November 16th,

It was decided to confer with M. Krassin, who will be asked what guaran tees he has to give that the propaganda

Lord Milner la appealing for £150,000 for campaign in England will cease, The maintenance of research in the London bit Government is appreciably nearer agree-School of Tropical Medicine, the now build the obligations must be two-sided. I ment on vital principles, which, so far, ings of which were recently opened by the

Persia was unable to meet hers we could fot indefinitely continue ours out of mere altruism,

INDIANS IN COLONIES. QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, November 17th. The question of the immigration of Indians into the Crown Colonies and Pro-

have been a stumbling block, but the real difficulty remains be settled, ramely, t'e recognition of the liabilities of the old Russian regime:

THE IRISH TERROR. MORE OFFICERS MISSING.

LONDON, November 17th.

It is officially stated that six men have

Duke of York.

He has already received over £100,000 including £1,000 from the Colonial Office, 2-100 from the Government of Mauritius, and £300 from the Government of Zanzibar.

Bay

BRITISH DIVORCE IN CHINA. FACILITIES GRANTED. JURISDICTION GIVEN TO SUPREME COURT,

The important announcement is made that, as the result of representations to the British Foreign Office early in the present year, jurisdiction in divorce has been grant- ed to H.M. Supreme Court in Shanghai. The U. Daily News understands that the order will come to effect immediately, and that the duties of Kings Proctor will be added to those of Crown Advocate, the office now held by Mr. H. P. Wilkinson,

It had long been felt that, as the law atood, British subjects were, to say the least, a disadvantages in being unable to get divores unless the complaining party took proceedings at Home, even though evidence might be taken in China on commission to be forwarded, to London. In cases where action "was taken at Home, a commission

tectorates was raised in the House of been arrested in County Clare. Four tried Moser, W. H. Smith and Son of a very possible, through a decision of the House

to escape and were shot dead. Two Artillery of Commons, replying to Commons this evening by a question by officers are missing since October 29th. The Mr. McNeill. Mr. Bonar Law stated that Mr. Bennett, C.IE., in regard to the re-gravest fears are felt regarding their the responsibilities of France and Britain cent visit of Sir Benjamin Robertson 10 safety. in regard to the protection of Greece

under the treaties of 1832 and 1853 were the Kenya Colony and Uganda to enquirs renounced in the preamble to the Treaty into the position of Indians there. of Sevres: Therefore, France and Britain

ETAEE OFFICERS KIDNAPPED.

LOYDON, November 17th- The Sian Feiners Intest exploit is kid- napping four Army Staff officers travelling

sent cat to the Supreme Court ordering the Court to take evidence, which evidence was then went home, and if considered full enough, the Court dealt with the case. This remedy se just as expensive as any divores. ENGLISH BOOKS FOR BELGIANE.

sait

in fact rather more expensive through evidence having to be taken on commission, The opening to-day (wrote the Times" EGYPTIAN FRECEDENT

The change cow made has been rendered Brussela correspondent on October 4th) by large shop on one of the best sites 1 Lords in the case of Cardagli Casdagli, Bruels has an importance far transcend In this case, it was decided that petitioner ing the mere convenience of easy access to who had, as it was held, obtained an Anglo English books and tationery,

Egyptian: domicile although Brilish sub- Ever since the return to Belgium of the jees could not bring a suit for divorce in quarter of a million refugees who during the Supreme Court of Hamer even though their sojourn in England had made in the British Courts in Egypt had so juris. most cases, their first acquaintance with our diction in digerce and it was felt language and ways of thought, there has the authority of this case, ther been lacking, apart from the library of the Bravah subjects living Chain Augie-Belgia Union y organization neither get divorce in the Homs cou

Venizelos, who strenuously opposes the regard to the recall of any Greek Sovered the Government of India's views on by train and, carrying them off to an un- devoted to satisfying the desire of Belgians having acquired and Anglo-Chinese

bration.

mits that the expectations were mistaken. The victory of the Opposition, which may lead to the election of the Germanophile Premier Coutaris as Premier How

ed an overwhelming victory for M. had at present completely, a free hand in Mr. Montagu replied that he had receiv

proses the eien. It would be unwise, at present to the

English. For reasons mainly economic, into in H.M. Supreme Court here, The Government now ad discuss the contingency of the recall of Sir Benjamin Robertson's report and Lord known destination. The officers were to retain and extend their knowledge of nor could they through what'

asian ex-King Constantine

thise circumstances representationg were dressed in malti duty. They

Sud-moment, there had been in the last 18 months Replying to Earl Winterton, Mr. Bonar Milner. He urgently drew attention to captured near Cork, while proceeding which it is unnecessary to enter At the algor

denly armed men entered the compartment, distinct falling off in the warinth of foel were made to H.M. Foreign Office, with the Law admitted that events in Greece might the matter. seriously affect the situation in Turkey,

Sir Toynson Hicks suggested that the handcuffed them, escorted them to the staing which British sympathy with Belgium result that an intimation has just been tion platform and then marched them along daring the war aroused in this country, and, zreoved that jurisdiction in divorce will bo but a discussion on the subject would be very unwise at present.

doctrine of self-determination should be the public road butil they were-picked up in default of a rendy supply of English given to H.M. Supreme Court for China FINANCIAL PANIC, MATE

Applied to the Crown Colonies in regard by waiting motors. Large military forces books and, a proper distribution of English Amited however, to the cases of British to the influx of ladians where they were are souring the district. It is believed newspapers, even those Belgians whose ad eubjecia domiciled in China, people who will not imply the restoration of

that the set is one of revenge for the death mirary for Bagland is warmest has been the showering shows, formerly zero Constantine, since the Allies have guar ATHENS November 17th not wanted

The chaotic situation due to the un- Mr. Montagu, replying, emphasised of Mr. MacSwiny At least one of the at a great disadvantage, erected election result has caused a fin- that the views of the Indian as well as officers was a member of Mr. MacSwiney's It is to be hoped that this new home of or at

English ideas may prove a means of promet this I remains to be seen whether King Con- cial panic and the Bourse is closed, also the British and the native, inhabitants of Court Marlis stantine and M. Gomar's will attempt to the banks in consequence of a run for the colonies ought to be taken into A raider was overheard to say We must ing, the friendly relations, which should na

averge the Lord Mayor's death. foreign drafts and golden defy the Allies

niced that this will not be permitted

accounti

turally exist beween the two countries.

chiaio, & divorce either in China

ocedurs will be much leathan home Expenses in connexion with The law to be applied will, of the law of England?