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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES,

(THROUGH REUTER'S ÁOKNCY.} MINERS STRIKE. HOPEFUL FACTORS.

LONDON, April 11th.

Baturday's decision was followed by prompt results throughout the country, except in Fifeshire. The mine officials po-started pumping yesterday, and re Tumption on a general scale is expected

THE HONGKONG "DAILI PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH, 1991.

BARLIER CABLES.

*PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

"CONTINUE.

LONDON, April 10th. Though the outlook is regarded hopeful, precautionary measures are not being relaxed. Recruiting of vounteers continues briskly.

It is officially stated that the country's

FAR EASTERN CABLE HONGKONG IN "THE HOUSE,” THREE QUESTIONS ON LOCAL SUBJECTS.

NEWS.

THROUGH RALTER'S ADENOT3)

UNITED STATES AND THE YAP on Hongkong matters submitted to the

DISPUTE..

Now Yoax, April 11th.

- The following is the text of questions

Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Commons, on February nd and March 1st, and the right. hon. gentleman', replies thereto

-A Washington telegram says the recent Note of the United States to the Allie

· CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM, The War Office states that the response

Lieut.-Colonel J. Wärd, asked the Se to an appeal to form defence units basin regard to Yap is the key to President Harding's policy. It sets forth the prin exceeded expectations."

ciple which America will stubbornly main-cretary of State for the Colonies whether the despatch received from the Governor to all major questions at issue with the last relating to the representation of the is conceded the development of a policy Council has been considered; and, in along the line of most friendly and most view of the pressing necessity of the purely British attitude upon the question be confidently expected, but if the con- children being represented upon the

statement upon the subject 1

to-day. The regular pumpmen have a stocks of lood are at present sufficient,tain and which is capable of extension of Hongkong in November or October

THE NEXT DOG AND POULTRY SHOW.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DISCUSSED. .

THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Arrangements for the next Dog and Poultry show were made at a meeting of dog and poultry fanciers held at the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., last night.

CHINESE NEWS,

(ASIATIC NEWS, AGENCY.)

* PUTNAM WEALE'S.”, MISSION,

According to authentic information the mission of Mr. L. Simpson, who lef Peking for Europe and America, recently is to investigate the attitude of the Powers towards Soviet Government Russia; it has nothing to do with th Shautung cusc.

FOR THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN

nounced their intention of returning but an order has been issued prohibits Allies. If the validity of the principle | British community in the Legislative at the deaths since Inst show of Mr. dollarsi This equals twenty thousand

throughout South Wales.

In the meantime the Government is not relaxing its efforts to cope with a In the meanwhile evidence is accumu

householders froin acquiring over week's supply of any foodstuff.

day's conference were contained in the strike was in no way whole-heartedly

- Mr. J. Bell Irving presided, and there were also present Mr. B. L. Frost, the

For the benefit of the education" o Hon. Secretary, and others interested.

Before proceeding to the business of the women in China, Mr. Crane, wife the American Minister, has made meeting, the Chairman expressed regret early donation of ten thousand gold 31exican dolls. The money will bi G. W. Gegg and Mr. J. Wildin, both of whom did a lot of mark for: the show, University, the Yea-ching (Christian divided between the Peking Government The meeting had been called to decide'niversity and the proped South whether to have a show, to appoint a programme. He would first ask the Hon.

„Western University.

possible crista.. Hopeful factors in to-lating that the Triple Alliance threat to Belpful co-operation with the Allies, may of slavery and the employment of young | Committee, fix a date and arrange the CHINESE OVERSEAS QUESTIONE Announcement that the Government was supported by its members. Many rail. trary is the case than the attitude of guverning body, he can make an early Secretary to read the statement of shanghui passed the following resolus

prepared to offer temporary financial asaintance to the less productive collie ries, and also for the completion of the owners

scheme of improvement of wage

acales. CAUSE OF MINERS' REASONABLE ATTITUDE.

LONDON, April 11th. The fact that the miners have now agreed to meet the owners is regarded sa positive evidence that the strike is certain to be settled. There may be momentary set-backs, but the ultimate issue is considered, in competent quar- ters, us beyond question.

The compromise arranged on Saturday is hailed with intense satisfaction by the whole country. An explanation is sought in various causes. The refusal of the men to pump the mines alienated the sym- "pathy of the public, but, furthermore, whereas the revolutionary section appar. ently thought that the strike will be general, a division in the ranks once again manifested itself.

The railwaymen and transport workers found that only half the men would respond, and that a strike would inevit- ably fail.

There are also clear indications that

waymen declare that they will disobey the strike order, while the reluctance of some transport workers to engage in the struggle is indicated by the resolution of muss meeting of a thousand members Vehicle Workers of of the United Birmingham, to-day, calling upon the Triple Alliance to postpone the strike notices till April 17th and to take a ballot of all the members of the Union.

CENTRAL

EUROPEAN

-QUESTIONS.

ATTITUDE OF FRANCE.

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America towards a separate peace with Germany, the financial obligations of the

would change unpleasantly. Allies and the problems of the Pacific

AUSTRALIAN FLOUR FOR TAE

TAST.

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MELBOURNE, April 11th. The Victorian Wheat Commission has

further reduced the price of wheat for export of four to the East and the Pacific

islands to 78. 6d. a bushel.

Mr. Churchill: It has been decided to

of selection of the Legislative Council. make no change in the numbers or mode

The present European members are fully able to represent the British attitude on all social questions. HIGH POWER WIRELESS STATION. Lieut. Col. John Ward asked the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of possible military and com. mercial developments in the Eastern Pacific, he has considered the advisabi lity of acting upon the suggestion con- RIVERSIDE INN, VANCOUVER |tained in a despatch from the Officer

ISLAND.

Administering the Government of Hong DESTROYED BY FIREkong on April 25th, 1918, to construct a high-power wireless telegraph station at The Czecho-Slovakia paper Uas, com-

The Riverside lon, Cowichan Lake Hongkong; and whether, seeing that the menting upon Charles' attempt to estab(Vancouver Island) was destroyed by represent political situation in the Far The outbreak ap East makes this request of those respon. lish himself in Hungary, gives full credit où February zzud. to the French Government as being inparently started uz about 8 a.m. inside sible for be Government of the Colony the premises used as a store, and in leasain urgent necessity, apart from the strumental in promptly winding up a

than two hours the whole building had larger scheme of the Imperial Wireless bean demolished. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Telegraph Committee, he will take-im- dangerous situation."

Hodgson and their family escaped, but mediate steps in this direction ? practically nothing was saved from the building. The laundry, which was in a separate structure, was not burnt. Mr. JH. Castley aroused the sleeping family....

PARIS, April 8th,

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express The Yugo-Savin similar opinion. M: Briand's firm stead in the Silesian question is giving the Polish Press great satisfaction.

Such results are the vindication of the fruitful policy of Franco-British co-ope ration in Cenral Europe-Havas.

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Mr. Churchill: The Governor has not

expressed any desire to proceed with this scheme separately from that of the Imperial Wireless Telegraph Committee, and it is intended to await his views before considering further steps in the

Thus passce in old and historic land-matter. mark. Beneath its roof have slept tourists from alt over the world, includ- ing Hongkong,

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Since the late Mr. Charles Green erect-

CHILD ADOPTION.”

the preparations of the Government,SERIOUS FIRES IN educted a hotel in connection with the of the Chinese form of adoption of child-|

particularly, the Emergency Powers Act,

the movements of troops and ships and HOUSES AND CATTLE DESTROYED. the extraordinary response of the public to the appeal for voluntary aid strongly influenced the promoters of the strike,

accounts of the last show...

· FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE LAST SHOW.

Mr. FROST read the stitement, showing: receipts

$989.87 (subscription $126. entrance fees $210.50, gate receipts and sale of programmes 2321,20), expenditurs $826.95 (prizes $500.00). The balance in hand was $55,92. Great credit was due to the late Mr. Wildin and Mr. J. G.

Kynoch for the very hard work, they did in staging the dogs and poultry; also to Mr. McCarthy for his assistance in

judging.

The accounts were passed.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE In connection with the election of the

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The Chinese emigrants association tions which were thereupon telegraphed to Peking: *

(1.)-The Government should lose, no time in approaching the United State to obtaining a postponement of the regula Government in Washington with a view tions, which will farce Chinese firms, in the Philippines to use English or Spania in the keeping of their commercial books. it is pointed out that foreign firms in China do not use the Chinese language

in keeping their books.

Siamese commercial treaty.

(2) Early negotiation of a · Sino

(3.)-Abolition of the Chinese over seas labour bureau, which was established some years ago when Britain France enlisted workmen and laboureri for the European battle-fields.

Bod

Committee, the Hon. Secretary mentioned FAR EASTERN PRESS CONGRESS that half of thom elected last year did

Of the various Chinese newspapers in no work.

Wuchang and Hankow, eight have accept The following were elected:"

ted the invitation of the Japanese-Press DogsMeners. J. Bell-Irving, W. J. Sto attend the Far Eastern Press Con

gress in Tokyo, early next month. The MacKenzie, C. L. Howell, Inap. T. Pitt. Chinese pressmen were entertained by Mr. J. McCarthy, Insp. W. Ward, the Japanese Consul General in Bankow Mr. J. Forsyth, Insp. W. McEwen, Mr. recently. They will be accompanied to Japan by two Japanese.correspondents. R. J. Hall, Mr. L. F. Townend,

According to the statements made by thi POULTRYMr. F. J. McCarthy, Mr. Chinese journalists, they will be received F. Dillon, Mr. J. G. Kynoch, Mr. A. by the Japanese Foreign Minister Via Nicholson, Mr. B. L. Frost (Hon. Secrecount Uchida, after the Congress wit tary).

the object of further cemedting Sino Messrs. Hall and Townend were deputed Japanese relations and that they to collect donations.e

receive specially, favourable: treatm from Japanese railway and steams companies. As the interests of China a Japan are interwoven in the Far Eas

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The date of the show was 'ixed for Saturday, April 30th, entries to close on Saturday, April 23rd.

FROPOSAL TO REVIVE THE 6.F.CA.

ess.

The programme was discussed and the Chinese are sympathetic towards th was decided to include Cats, Birds (canaries, parrots, etc.) and Eggs in the THE EXPEDITION TO MONGOLIA, show!

In order to avoid suspicion, Marsha Mr. Frost said that he wished to pro- Chang Tso-lin, it is authoritatively re the show and interested itself in dogs and to Peking, Be has telegraphed to the pose that the Committee which took up. ported, has cancelled his promised visit poultry attempt to resuscitate the Society Cabinet anying that as everything can be for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. discussed by telegraph and letter het tween Peking and Mukden, be seen no The matter was taken in hand last year by Lady Stabb and Mr. Ross, the Seere- reason for proceeding to the Capital at also took a great interest in the matter of Outer Mongolia, Marshal Chang en tary for Chinese Affairs. The Governor the present time Regarding the roller

Sir A. Yeo asked the Secretary of ed a log cabin in the fall of 1885 and State for the Colonies whether, ia cases stage ho operated between Cowichan Lake ren in the Colony of Hongkong, a formal and Duncan, the building has had many additions. ite reception room contained contract known as a deed of presentation many skins and-trophies of the chase. I entered into by the parties; and whe. AMSTERDAM, April 11th.

Mr. Green, who was drowned on the ther a copy of this form can be laid be Extensive fires have broken out in the Clallum, sold the property, with which fore the House?

Lieut. Col. Amery: The form of con- peat moors in the neighbourhood of went about 150 acres of land, to Dr. and turned the seale against persistence Stadskanaal, in the province of Drenthe Dickson, who ran the hotel for a time and tract referred to is, I understand, and was willing to back the Society pro- tertains no fear of the Russo-Mongolian then rented it in succession to Mr. Angus usually known as "aung tip" or "docu-vided the work was carried out on educa rabble under Ungern and others, pro Several Fraser, the logger whose pioneer operament of presentation.* I will ask the tional rather than punitive lines. The vided that the Central Government can The inhabitants are fleeing.

tions were evident on the site of the city Governor to forward to me a translation speaker thought it was a matter in which provide suficient military transport of Vancouver as well as at Cowichan of the form in common use and will show everyone, should take an interest: He for the expedition and also firearms and houses aud many cattle have been

Lake; to Mr. Eber Lee, afterwards asso-it to my hon. friend.

had with him the rules of the Shanghai munitions for the troops, and, ho add destroyed. The situation is serious.

ciated with Mr. C. H. Dickie in the

Society which were very simple. Briefly, that he can detach two full army divi, Alderles hotel, Duncan; and to Mr. Wil

they stated that one undertook to do one's sions for servien as soon as preparation liam Clayton, of Victoria

best to see that animals were not badly have beamade by the Government. The treated and to show people how to handle High Inspecting Commissioner for Man- animals properly, also to get the schools churis further adds that General Chang interested. The subscription to the Chin-hat has beer fully empowered to Shanghai Society was 2 year. The represent him so that the Government cam speaker thought that it would take only discuss anything and everything with a little time to get a similar society him. This puts a stop to the proposed restarted here. Mr. Ross had said that he Conference of High Commissioners.

interested.... The Governor was away, but THE RUSSIAN SETTLEMENT AT his Secretary had informed the speaker. that he could mention at the meeting that the Governor would take an inter

in an uncompromising attitude.

Governnient circles are convinced that the strike, if it had taken place, would not have lasted 48 hours, nor would any one have been short of necessaries.

The effect of the eventual resumption work at lower wages is expected to Produce an immediate fall in the cost of living, with proportionate improvements in the value of wages. It is anticipated

LAST WARNING TO GERMANY MEANING OF M. BRIAND'S DECLARATION.

PARIS, April 9th,”- The newspapers are unanimous" in

MOTOR VEHICLES IN COLLISION.

that such a settlement will be a turning looking upon M. Briand's declaration as covered by insurance... The inn will besulting in the removal to hospital of Mr. Would do all be could to get the 'Chinese

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HANKOW."

With reference to the taking over of

no loss of human life. Communiste, who The Allied Press gives the declaration the Cowichan River Lake and Bay is was driving the motor-cycle and nearest in the Society and probably become the Russian Concession in Hankow by

Among

the

hoped to reap a barvest, realise the in-its complete approval, stating that the Allies are agreed to stand by M. Briand significance their influence British working day, whose sturdy.com in demanding reparations and in seeing monsense has once again reasserted that justice is done. Havas:

itself.

LIFE SENTENCE.

FOR MURDER OF NEGRO.

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The late Mr. A. Mayea bought the pro- perty from Dr. Dickson. He in turu sold it to Mr. Ken. Gillespie, from whom

used to Messrs. Stelly and Geiger, SIDE CAR PASSENGER INJURED. from whom, in turn. Mr. H. Hodgson

A serious motor car accident occurred acquired the botal.

The loss is reported to be partly in Repulse Bay Road, on Sunday, rebuilt (Bays the Courichan, Leader), the last warning given to Germany, and The Cowichan Valley district is well- Yolle, of Nathan Road, Kowloon, who known to many of our readers being a was. travelling in a side car. Mr. Yolle point in the depression of trade.

favourite holiday mort. The fishing in Throughout the strike there has been say that the decisive hour is near.

some of the finest in the world.}

the Dairy Farm came into collision with president and patron of it. The speaker the Chinese authorities, Mr. Chen Chish, I was quite willing to do the spade work Commissioner of Customs and concurrent motor-car No. 3 which was ascending with regard to the secretaryship, that was Special Foreign Delegate of the Foreign the gradient

to say in starting the Society. Perhaps Offics ip Hankow; has been instructed by The collision caused the side car cutit somebody else would take it up alter Dr. Yen, Foreign Minister, to the follow to overturn and Mrs. Kolle was thrown, wards. He certainly thought that every ing effect: Apart from the abolition of heavily on the ground. Fortunately, both day fearful cases of cruelty were to be the official status of the Russian Consula vehicles were travelling slowly or the seen, partly due to ignorance and partly. General in Hankow, which must be taken accident would have had more serious carelessness. He thought it the duty over by the Chinese Commissioner, there results. As it was, Mrs. Yolle was badly of the Europeans here to take the matter should be no interferetice in the mere istration of the Russian Municipality member said it was a perfectly excel the police station and the tax office thing, but how would they go about that is to say that, for the present, the it One folt one couldn't do anything.. Chinese Government desires to preserve Mr. FROST said the Police assisted in the status quo of these institutions a Shanghai.

The MEMBER: They have horse traffic and unnecessary changes.

much na possible'and avoid inconvenience On account there?

of this, Mr. Chen Chieh exercises no cons The CHAIRMAN said they had, but such trol over the collection and disbursemenă things as poultry in crates, pigs in of taxes in the Russian Concession of baskets, etc., came under the Society's Hankow, and now he is financially em purview.

barrassed because he cannot find the sunt Mr. FROST gars an instance of a pig of $1,300 to defray his monthly expenseH carried on a truck, the wheel of the as a result of the abolition of the Ru vehicle filing its back with every revolusian Consulate. The taxes in the Rus Mr.tion. He drew attention to it at be time. sian Concession continue to be admio

but was informed that the authorities istered by the Municipal Councillora would probably not wish to issue a sum- mons. Since it might be difficult for them to express themselves in Chinees to offenders he thought they raight have correct way to handle pigs. poultry. et. folders, with photographs, showing the A Momen said the offender would prob- ably revert to the old ways as soon a he got around the corner

The intimation that the Government a prepared to grant monetary assistance to tide over the wage difficulty in un productive districts has greatly eased the

situation.

CONFERENCE OF MINERS AND

COAL-OWNERS...

LATER. When the coal-owners and miners met at the Board of Trade this morning, the Prime Minister presided, and made the opening speech and then doparted.

Bir Robert Horne supported Mr. Stanley Baldwin and Mr Bridgeman.

Mr. Brace took charge of the conference. Mr. Brace, ax-President of the South Wales Miners Federation, who is now Labour Advisor to the Ministry of Mines, met bis colleagues for the Brit time since his oppointment.

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The conference was adjourned after an

-hour until the afternoon.'

It is believed that the parties are con- proposals res sidering the Government's pr Jating to the grant of financial assistance. It is expected that the negotiations will *That some time after today...:

New York, April 11th. The planter John Williams accused of murdering negroes has been found guilty of the murder of a negro, and sentenced to penal servitude for life.

P. & O. BANK. INTEREST IN LARGE INDİAN BANK."

LONDON, April 11th The Peninsular and Oriental Banking Corporation has succeeded in acquiring the controlling interest in the Bank of

Allahabad.

DEATH OF EX-KAISERIN,

LONDON, April 11th. The death is announced of the ex-

Kaiserin.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT OF TENTH GAME.

HAVANA, April 11th. won the tenth game, after.

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shaken and received injuries to her body, while Mr. Yelle received a few bruises.

The occupants of the ear. Corporalsnt Brown and Wallington, of the Govern ment Military Police, and a couple of friends, rendered assistance and removed. Mr. and Mrs. Yolle to hospital.

Mr. Volle was able to return home after his bruises had received attention..

SOLICITOR · ADMITTED, At the Supreme Court, yesterday, William Bertram Kennett applied for admission as a solicitor:-

BANDMAN OPERA COMPANY. The Bandman Opera Company gave an admirable entertainment at the Theatre, Royal, last night, when the programme consisted of a pot-pourri" of the very best items from the various pieces pre- sented during their season. Early in the programme, Br. Eric Masters and Mr. Jack Crichton gave one of those sumusing turns in which one interrupts the other, and concluded with an original skit, on the Sailor's Hornpipe." Miss Grace Barry and Mr. Tom Scott were bright and vivacions in If Mr. Cupid went on strike," and Mr. Scott scored one of the great successes of the evening with an. Imitation of Harry Lauder. Mr. Dan. Mansfield, 45 the portly re- [lict of several. husbands, brought down the house. A delightful little cena was Coupons for Kisses," pre- sented by Miss Doree Hanbury, Mr. The Attorney General (the Hon. Mr Crichton and Mr. Eric Masters. Miss J, H. Kemp K.C.); said that the usual he had to sak for Matteline Rossiter proved herself an formalities had been complied with, artiste of great versatility and power of except that characterisation in songs at the piano, an exemption from the four months and later in a clever step-dance-notice and from the filing of a certificate Miss Dora Dolaro sang Love in my of fitness and character from two prace life" from The Maid of the Mountains.titioners in England. In view of the fact An Army skit, in which the prisoner at that Mr. Kennett was well known in the Orderly Room is sentenced to a term in Far East, he thought that exemption Blighty and refuses to go caused great might be granted. Mr. Kennett waslad Amusement. Everything was, said, or misted as a solicitor in England in 1006, rather sung, in the form of parodies on and, in Shanghai in 1010.

Mr. Kennett is a director of the popular songs.pk j

Miss Dolly Prince scored a distinct British-American Tobacca Co., of China, anccess-in-a-song "Alice Blue Gorn 7-Ltd, and desires to be able to practice and Mr Tack-Crichton and Miss Grace in any cases that may arise affecting the Barry were amusing in a dramatic Company

His Lordship said that he had much burlesque

pleasure in approving Mr. Kereti a The audience gave the Company, a great solicitor and proctor of the Court. z Location at the fall of the surtain

Mr. Pnosr: If he know he would be proceeded against next time

THREATENED STRIKE IN CANTON "SHIP YARDS.</

INCREASED PAY CONCEDEDZE

What threatened to be a serious, abz of shipbuilders in Honam habeber The MEMBER: That brings you to the avorted (the Canton Times says) by the punitive rather than the elueative ametemployers granting an increase of The CHAIRMAN This sort of thing could percent in wages. The ultimatum he taught in the

respective employers some time ago with coolies so to schools, hat do the the shipbuilders was handed to the Mr. ProFT said Lady 8t bh's suggestion a voiled threat that unleas their deman was street posters jo Chinese explaining was conceded, a general strike would be unnecessary cruelty, and individuals to declared. Fearing the consequences of the stop cruelty in the street

threat the employers considered it best It was eventually decided to call to grant the increase, much to the satis meeting at a later date to go further into faction of the zien. In celebration n the matters

their victory, the men have been fourLJEN claborately during the last few maydongen

This concluded the business.