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THE "HONGKONG DAILY FRI §, MONDAY, AUGUST

FAMINE IN RUSSIA: ALARMING OUTLOOK IN PROVINCES.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF ITS WORK.

-DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE:

ALLEGED

JAPANESE OPPOSITION.

LATEST CABLES. (THOUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.] STARVING RUSSIA. PRINCE PAUL'S MOVING APPEAL.

LONDON, August 7th. Prince Paul of Oldenburg, a nephew of the ex-Thar, makes a moving, appeal in Press, on behalf of eighty millions to face with famine. pestilence and such dire miseries that

Russians "' faco

political considerations "must be swept wide."

EXPRESS IN. COLLISION," "INTERVENTION OF PROVIDENCE."

LONDON, August 7th. The intervention of Providence has averted a most appalling disaster at Solby, where the Newenstle-London ex" press dashed into a stationary holiday train, the rear coaches of which were Packed with luggage and took the im- act. They were buried at a signal box, which was demolished. Three signalmen saved their lives by jumping out.

He adds that if the Tar had been alive The total casualties were three persons seriously injured, and a number slightly.

he would endorse Maxim Gorki's plea.

INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS

ACTION.

Gerry, August 6th.

The. International Red Cross Council has issued invisations to a meeting to be held on August 16th with a view to the formation of an international organisa tion to centralise the distribution of supplies to Russia.

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HELP FROM POLAND.

Warsaw, August 6th. The Polish Government has decided to join Mr. Hoover's relief work for famine- striken Russiana.

SUPREME COUNCIL. QUESTION OF AMERICAN REPRESENTATION.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE,

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

Loupon," "Augas och...

The

means Of

LATEST CABLES. FORDNEY TABIFF BILL.

EMBARGO ON DYES AND

CHEMICALS.

Wasuixotox,- August 7th. Mr. Wreks and Mr. Denby have written

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FAR EASTERN

CABLE GERMAN

NEWS

{THROUGH RECTER'S AGEYCT.]. WASHINGTÒN CONFERENCE. JAPANESE DOUBTS ABOUT RESULT.

FROM

ARCH-BRIGAND'S STRANGE CAREER. MAX HOBLZ ON TRIAL.

THE DAILY TILEG KAPH'S." SPECIAL

CORRESPONDRIT.]

"The official summary of the transactions of the Dominions Conference, which bại been issued, emphasises, the fact that

·BERLIN, June 13th. The side door of the court opens softly “ discussions on foreign policy proved mont to the Senate Finance Committee favour-

and four green-uniformed soldiers (or: fruitful. They revealed a unanimous

LONDON, August 6th. policemen, as they are called here) cau ing the retention, in the pending Fordney An authoritative Japanese opinion as regards the main lines and a

source. tiously shepherd into the dock a short Tarif Bill, of the embargo on dyes and Japan ar rogards the Washington Consantly as he leans over the balustrade to

which claims to interpret the opinion of legged, undersised man, who smiles plea deep conviction that the whole weight of

chemicals, "which the House struck out,ference, declares that at the present mo shake hands with his counsel. This, then; the Empire should be concentrated behind The argument of the Secretaries is that meat, although American earnestness and is Max Hoelz, last spring the terror

Of united understanding and common action national defence required the encourage disinterestedness are generally taken for Vogtland, this spring the scourge of the ment of chemical industries, which might opinion unfavourable to the American the Red armies" the plunderer of granted, there is a certain current of Luther country, commander-in-chief of in foreign affairs.

be divested in war-time to the manu-proposition, because, although theoretic banks, the blower-up of railways, the circulating information, on the subject facture of war gasses and explosives.

ally it is regarded with completa apburner-down of rich manufacturers to the Dominions were most carefully

proval, it is felt that a practical result villas, the arch criminal who played all cannot be reckoned upon, with confidence. these parts solely with the objects of considered. It was unanimously held

JAPANESE STEAMER IN

securing for himself the lion's share of that the policy of the Empire could not

the loot which is an easily accessible when adequately be representative of demo-

the authority of the State begins to totter The indictment against him contains cratic opinion and its peoples, unless

eighteen counts, of which several cover Bumerous, individual acta. As the clerk overseas representatives were frequently

of the court rattles through the clauses` associated with the Imperial Government

against which Hoelz is alleged to have in determining the course to he pursued. All members of the conference waru keenly appreciative of the valan of this meeting, and urged that similar gather ings be as frequent as possible.

The Conference agreed that the repara tion receipts be apportioned as follows: Colonies, 80 per cent.; Canada and Aus Great Britain. 90.85 per cent.; minor tralia. 4.35 per cent.; New Zealand, 1.75 per cent.: South Africa, 60 per cent Newfoundland. 10 per cent.; and ladin, 1.20 per cent.

As regards the position of British Indians in the Empire. the following resolution was adopted: The Confer LONDON, August 6th. In anouncing that the Ambassador, ence reaffirmed that each community of Colonel Harvey, proceeds to Paris to re-

the British Commonwealth should enjoy present President Harding at the complete control over the composition of Supreme Council discussions, the Ameri- its own population by restricting immi can Embassy declares that, while main-gration from any other communities, but taining the policy of abstention from becognise that there is an incongruity participation in European affairs, the member of the Empire and the existenes the position of India as no equal American Government is deeply interest of disabilities upon British Indians law. ed in a just settlement of matters of fully domiciled in some other parts of world-wide importance, and desires help the Empire, and the Conference is of fully to co-operate in the deliberations the opinion that, in the interests of the over these questions. The statement adds solidarity of the Commonwealth, it is that President Harding regards the effec-desirable that the rights of such Indians tive recognition of equal commercial to citizenship should be recognised. The opportunity as essential to the restora- representatives of South Africa regret Representatives of the Russian delegation of normal activities throughout the their inability to accept this resolution,

world.

in view of the exceptional circumstances tion in London have been interviewed by,

of the greater part of the Union. ; -The Mr. Lloyd George on the subject of the

representatives of India, appreciating Russian Famine. Among the measures of

the acceptance of the resolution, never- relief being considered by the British

theless feel bound to record their pro Government is the extension of the export

found concern regarding the position of credit scheme to Russia.

by negotiations between Indians in South Africa, and hope that, India and South Africa, a way may be found sa'soon a maybe to reach "core "satisfactory Position.

BRITAINS RELIEF MEASURES..

LONDON. August 6th......

M. TCHITCHERIN'S APPEAL.

EXPERTS DISAGRÉE:

PARIA August 6th.

The Supreme Council is likely to receive little assistance from the expert committer now discussing the question LONDON. August 6th. of the partition af Upper Silesia. As A Tehitcherin has circularised all they are convinced of the impossibility Governmente, saying that the Russian of reaching unanimous agreement, the Government will accept help from any experts have decided to present their source, disregarding existing political report setting forth all the solutions relations. He adds that ten provinces, suggested in the course of their delibera-ference in 1917. with a population of eighteen millions; tions, with arguments for and against are officially recognised to be famine each. atricken drought having destroyed the harvest.or left an yield of only 10.13 per cent, above the average. A million tons of food supplies; from abroad is needed to maintain the population on half rations, M. Tchiteberin asserts that no disorders have occurred.

UNREST IN MOROCCO.

TROUBLE SPREADS TO FRENCH ZONE.

LONDON, August 7th. "From Morocco comes the news that events in the Spanish Zone have created discontented tribesmen in the Wazan region in the French Zone. Several attacks have been

excitement

among

the

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"PICKLE KING'S" WILL LARGE BEQUESTS TO CHARITY.

LONDON, August 6th. The will has been proved at Pittsburg of the "Pickle King," Mr, Henry Heinz. The English estate is nominally of £1, The American estate is of the value of four million dollars.

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The will opens with an earnest con fession of faith in Christ, and bequeaths £50,000 to the University of Pittsburg; £20,000, cach, to the International Sunday School Association, Chicago, and the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association; £20,000 to the World's Sunday School Association, New York; stitutions; and £4,000 to his secretary, Mr. McCafferty in recognition of his integrity and Christian character.

REFUSAD VISA.

POLISH LEADER'S UNFULFILLED DESIRE.

Paurs August 6th. Un instructions. from the British five-nment, the British Embassy has lender Korfanty, who is desirous of visit. refused to visa the passport of the Polish

ing London..

DAVIS CUP.

PLAY IN DOUBLES,

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- AUSTRALIA WINS SINGLES.

DANGER.

NO SALVAGE STEAMER AVAILABLE.

ADEN, August 3th.

A telegram from the owners states that the Sion Haru, mentioned in a cable of the 2nd instant, has its first and second forepeak holds full of water. The dam age is apparently serious, 43 the ship baa been abandoned. The crew were taken off by the Kashima, and will be landed at Colombo. No salvage steamer is available here.

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aned, one almost wonders whether it would have been more practical to have. hurled the whole Criminal Code at him in mass. The offences charged against him include high treason, murder attempted murder, robbery with violence, extortion, blackmail, and arson.

He certainly does not look this desperate part. The baggy, and collarless jacket of faded blue which supposed felons wear. while awaiting trial is not a garment to

Prranted, August 6th.. Todd's service was deadly, but Ander- son's lacked precision and force. His fishmen's team work, at times, was excel- placing was timed just right, The Eng- The cable of the 2nd instant stated: lent, but Woosnam was not able

A. Lloyds message from Aden says that a man off to advantage, but oven in match the speed of Turnbull. Woosnam's from Yokohama to Hamburg, sport or long, atraight; sharp nese and well-form- to the Japanese steamer Siam Maru, bound this Hoels does not seem a commonplace back-court play was erratic.

criminal. His clean-shavea face, with wireless being twenty miles south of Capeed, prominent chin would suggest intel- anderson and Todd (Australia) beat Guardafui and requiring immediate as feet but for the receding tendency of the Woosnam and Turnbuli (Great Britain) aistsace The steamer Idomeneus re- by 4-6, 6-7, 4-0, 6-2, 6-4.

ports by wireless that she is proceeding forehead. Cavernous eyes give the face to her assistance. The warships Aatori a brooding expression in repose, but his and Karhima, which sailed from Aden mile is decidedly winning, and lights up on August 1st, have been informed. It all his features PITTSBURG, August 6th.

In his own particular In the Singles, Anderson (Australia) is presumed the Siam Haru is ashore.] line Hoelz is perhaps the most remark LATER. able man produced by the German revolu beat Lowe (Great Britain) by 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.

The Sumatra.nar has arrived at tion, Lone was unable to withstand his Aden.

A peasant's son, he weat to work in the fields at eleven, but at sixteen bad. lishman was guilty of a opponent's terrific servies. The Eng double faults early in the games, but name as the Jian-mars This is evi- member of the Y.M.C.A. a strange

number of

carat enough English to fad his way The earlier messages gave the vessel's about London.

While there be was a strengthened during the second set, dently an error. especially in the sixth and seventh games of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha received tele violence in this country. when dence was called six times in the graphic information from its head office thirty-two he found himself, at the time The Hongkong office enough apprenticeship for his career of inttor.

At the age of on Saturday that the steamer Samatra of the Eapp revolt, Dictator of Vogtland VICTORY FOR AUSTRALIA,

maru, of the New York Line, was afra and he was the life and soul of the Cams in the Red Sea. The message stated that munist rising in the Halle industrial PITTSBURG, August 7th the fire broke out in No. 9 hold on Thura-region last March. Australia beat Great Britain in the day last, and that the vessel was return ruled his followers with iron discipline, La both place be Davis Cup.

ing to Aden.

and showed himself possessed of the tire. Woosnam (Great Britain) beat Hawkea (Australia) by 0-3, 0-0, 7-3, 6-3, 6-3

The Sumatra maru is a vessel of less eporgy, resourcefulness, courage, 5,857 tons, built in 1917. She was bound determination, and capacity for prompt. Посадата superior, work at the net.

won the final match by from Japan to New York with a full decision which are the most necessary cargo, of which 1,230 tons were shipped factors in the equipment of a military in Hongkong.]

leader,

FIFTH TEST

MATCH.

SELECTION OF ENGLISH TEAM.

It was resolved that no advantage

LONDON, August 6th. For the test match would be gained by holding the proned have been asked to be present at the wig Constitutional Conferenes, which was on August 1440 recommended by the Imperial War Con+ Tearyson (captain), Fender, Douglas, Although attaching great importaner Tyldesley, Parkin, Hallows, Hearne and Woolley, Hoad Brown Russell, Ernest to continuous consultation, which will Parkor. be obtainable only by improved com- munications between various parts of the

Another player will also be invited. Empire, the opinion was expressed that WARWICKSHIRE ». AUSTRALIANS. the overseas Premiers should aim at meeting annually

LONDON, August 6th. on a wet wicket and in dull weather, At Birmingham, before 8,000 spectators Warwickshire had made 08 for 0 against the Australians, when rain interfered with play, and stumps had to be drawn

Another resolution warmly thanked the English Premier and his colleagues for the large amount of time given to over seas Premiers, and declared that the meetings had clarified the lines of com mon netion in Imperial and foreign affairs and still more firmly established free co-operation between the peoples of the Commonwealth,

nt 5. pm. -

Charlesworth made 31, including sixer and five fours.

delivered by tribesmen, but, they have large sums to hospitals: and religious in-devotion to the Throne, says Word innings and 63 runs.

been repulsed, and precautions are being

taken.

SPAIN REFUSES TO WITHDRAW.

LONDON, August 6th. That Spain is determined not to follow the advice to clear out of Africa, freely tendered by, the British and French Press after the recent reverse at Melilla, appears from an official Madrid despatch, which, after admitting the possibility of the fall c General Navarro and his troops still holding out at Montearruit, says that this, however disagreeable, would not affect the offensive operations by Ceneral Berenguer, for which there are sufficient troops concentrating at Melilla, and the "recovery of the whole territory, recently lost, is confidently expected;

Despatches from Paris, however, show the difficulties ahead, and declare that the mutiny among recruita on the troop ship Valencia, en route for Morocco,

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EARLIER CABLES. ADDRESS TO THE KING.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. LONDON, August 6th The address of the Imperial Confer ence to the King after roffirming their

LONDON, August 5th. Hampshire bent Gloucestershire by an conscious throughout our deliberations

Kent defeated Middlesex by 243 runs. of the unanimous conviction that the most casential of the licks binding our Glamorgan, Warwick, Yorkshire and widely-spread peoples is the Crown. It Derby won their matches against Somer- is our determination that no changes in set, Worcestershire, Leicestershire, and our status as peoples cor governments Northamptonshire, respectively, on the should weaken our common allegiance to first innings, owing to rain preventing the Empire and its sovereign. Kaowing further play. your Majesty's deep interest in peoples happiness, we trust that our labours in this time of world-wide, un- The Government has decided to releaastat may be satisfactory to you and con- forthwith unconditionally all members of duce to the welfare and safety of your the Dail Eireain, who are now interned the world. We pray your Majesty and

Dominiona or imprisoned, in accordance with the the Queen may long be spared to enjoy 28. well as to the peace of Premier's. promise to facilitate to utmost measures for peace.

the. affection of your subjects and to sco all classes equally recovered from tho strain and sacrifice of the war."!

IRISH PROBLEM.

ALL DAIL EIREAIN MEMBERS

TO BE FREE..

LONDON, August 6th.

ONE EXCEPTION.

tho

LONDON, August 7th. McKeown, a member of the Dail Eireann, The Government has decided that Mr. who was convicted of murder, cannot be released.

your

recently was only quelled by the inter-LAWLESSNESS IN BELFAST. for the first time, had joined in the

vention of two destroyers. The escort- ing destroyers now train guns. on troop- ships crossing the Mediterranean.

A message from Madrid saya that he situation in Morocco has caused a Cabinet críaís. It is expected that Bonor Maura will form & Cabinet.

* UNITED KINGDOM TRADE. IMPROVEMENT IN UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES.

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LONDON, August 6th.

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LATEST CABLES.

UNITED STATES MIDDLE- WEIGHT CONTEST, GIBBONS EASY VICTORY..

BOSTON, August 6th Mike Gobbons easily cutpointed the British pugilist Gus Platte in a 10-round boxing contest. Gibbons had matters al; bis own way.

BARLIER CABLES.

ion ever durie Ratoer in a ten-round

New Youx, August 6th. Mike Gibbons was awarded the deci-

context.

MR. MASSEY'S VIEWS.

LONDON, August 5th interviewed by Reuter, declared that the Mr. Macy, tho New Zealand Premier, conference of Dominion Premions was epoch-making, as the overseas Premiers,

govorament of the Empile, ha a whole ATTACK ON POLICE CONSTABLE.very important matters were dealt with, and momentous decisions arrived at LONDON, August 6th. which would have far-reaching effect in TENEMENT FIRE ÎN NEW A constable was shot at and wounded the direction of Empires in Belfast, to-day, by two men whom he strongly of the opinion,

unity that

he said challenged. Both ran off, but were seized we have laid the foundations of a sys- by two women. The men, however, broke te which will devolop into a satisfac- loose as the police appeared. One fired tory form of

the government for When the public rooline the and hit his companion by mistake. Both Empire. were captured. They are believed to be importance of what had occurred, it will would-be robbers,

consider that the result had been good work well done."

ROBBERS AT LARGE.

LONDON, August 6th. The trade slump is strikingly evidenced in the annual report of the Manchester

Five armed men entered a cabinet- firm of Rylands, which shows a loss där- maker's premises in Belfast, yesterday ing the past six months of £1,263,000. afternoon, and demanded money. When

The improvement in unemployment they were refused, they fired at

and figures, since the cessation of the coal wounded the two partners, who wore strike, continues to be well-maintained,

taken to hospital. The raiders escaped. showing a reduction of 388,000 in July,

Subanquently, two public houses word robbed while the proprietors were held KINEMA DIVORCE SENSATION | up with revolvers.

New Yorx, August Gth..

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FATE OF ANGORA.

PARIS. August 7th.

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A sensation has been caused in theatri cal circles by the announcement that Loutellogen has filed a suit for separa A Constantinople telegram states that tion from his wife Geraldeene Farrar, the Kemalists have decided to evacuate both of whom are kinoma

stars,"

Angora

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BARLIER CABLES.

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THE FINAL SITTING."

London, August 6th- The Imperial Conference held ita final meeting this morning. Cordial fore the King-agreed upon, wells were exchanged and a message to

YORK. CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH..

New YORK, August 5th. Four children were burnt to death and seven persons seriously hurt in a tono ment fire in the carly hours of the morn- ing,

CARUSO'S

PERSONAL

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IBY COURTESY OF THE CHINA. MAIL

SHANGHAI HEAT WAVE.

WORST FOR YEARS.

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PRISONER'S STATEMENTS. Under the examination with which the trial commenced Hoelz was an interest- ing psychological study. Before be an

wered any questions put to him by the Presiding Judge he made the following statement.. In the preliminary investi SHANGHAI, August 8th. been many cases of heat prostration and myself & defendant, but the accuser of gation I refused on principle to say any wave the worst for yeara

Shanghai is still sweltering in a boat thing. If I speak now I surrender There have nothing of that principle. I do not fool several deaths. Dr. O'Hara is the latest the bourgeoise society, whose representa victim. He was in hospital suffering tives you are, and if you have been able from heart action. The heat caused bis to cite me hither you have done so only collapse

because you have the power and conse The Chinese weather prophets at Shang-quently the right." hai calculated that the period of the on July 30th, and they forecast the "Stop any trace of braggadocio or aggressive

This statement was delivered in a tragé Great Heat" this year would commence quil and straightforward too, without ping of Hest maximum two or three days has exceeded character. for 24th August.

The dehance, and all his answers had the same. 100 degrees. The

To questions which might maximum temperature have implicated others or injured the in Hankow on July 26th was 103 deg. caus" or even merely dragged his zela- minimum 33 deg. The heat wave is stated tive into the case he quietly refused to be. the worse experienced, for

to many.make years. In Shanghai it is held responsible, dual transgressions were

any reply, Where his own indivi- either directly or indirectly, for the deaths answered in a direct, simple matter of at inue be of three foreigners and a number of fact way, either afirmative or negativo, fatalities among the Chinese community. as the case might be. Numerous cases, of heat prostration have responsibility for proclamations contain,

He accepted been reported.-En. H.D.P.)

ing such bloodthirsty phrases as "We will slaughter the bourgeoisie without respect either to age or sex," but explained that the e horrible threats were never intended to be put into execution, but aimed merely WOMEN AND CIVIL SERVICE,at staying the advance of the police and Reichswehr, Similar explanations wore EQUAL TERMS WITH MEN. given by him for his liberal use of dynamite and the torch. On the other hand he denied with the same directness

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EARLIER CABLES,

LONDON, August 5th. An important step in the direction of and simplicity of utterance the charge equality of the sexes was taken in the of personal murder, and said that as both House of Commons to-day, when a robe and his collaborateurs know very well solution, moved by Sir Robert Horne, that their rising was only an advance was unanimously adopted providing that guard action in the struggle of the pro- after a transitional period of three years, letariat for power they were anxious that women be admitted to the Civil Service unnecessary blood should not be spilt. of the United Kingdom on the spe

Hoelz's counsel took an early oppor terms La zien, but that regard be had tasty of urging that his client was a to the suitability of women for the postsist and that all the money seized by him

through-and-through enthusiastic ideal-" to be filled.

The woman appointed will have the from banks and public institutions had same status and authority as men, but been used only for revolutionary or party in, view of the financial position of the evident that the readiness and straight-

purnos." An the case proceeded it country the question of the remuneration forwardness of the prisoner's replies were resolution contains a proviso safeguard gradually softened in its bearing towards of women, as compared with mea will be producing some effect on the Court, which reviewed within the three years, The ing the interests of ex-Service mén.

A PARIS INCIDENT. FRENCH PREMIER'S LIFE, THREATENED.

PARIB, August 5th. A man called at the Quai d'Orsay, and excitedly threatened to kill M. Briand The intruder was arrested and was later pronounced insane,

The case is being tried without & jury by the special court set up to deal with charges connected with the Harch rising Rigid precautions have been taken to pre- vent a violent interruption of the

Pro ceedings. The court-house is filled with military and police, and tickets of admis sion were scrutinised half a dozen times before the holders, after being searched for arms, penetrated to the space reserved for the public. This was not anything. like full, and its occupants, half of whom were women, had evidently been carefully. selected, for it looked like an audience at a village moeting of Good Templars.

Commissioner David O. Lamb, of the PROPERTY.

Salvation Army Emigration Offices, Lon- don, writing to The Times regarding GREAT COLLECTION OF AHT -

Canada and Oriental immigration, re- TREASURES AND CURIOS.

viven a suggation his Department made With the Arab the only thing to get some years ago which, if it had been respect is the mailed fist.-General Sir C. New York, August 5thdered at least one aspect of the ques

accepted

and acted upon, would have rea-Townsend. General Smuts loft during the after Caruso left no property in America suggestion was that the Chiness head stretch out the hand of forbearance and Caruso's secretary states that Signor tion less acute than it is to-day. The noon in a motor-car for Bouthamption All his ars treasures and a marvellous tax of £ve hundred dollars should be conciliation, to forgive and to forget... I appeal to all Irishmen to pause, to en route for South Africa. When inter- viewed he reiterated his hope of su Irish collection of ourios, personal effects, and spent in planting British settlers on the The King settlement and satisfaction at the resulta furniture were packed in twenty large Pacific coast. The tax on one man from of the Conference, Mr. Hughca was ab- trunks and mostly shipped to Italy, China (the women do not generally come) sent from the final meeting, having gone Caruso jocularly expressing a belief that would have paid for the transfer, from is the interdependence-moral, social, The greatest lessons taught by the war to Criccieth to unreit a bust of the Fre he would never return to the United the United Kingdom, of two young Bri- and economic of all civilised communi-

States.

tishers-with potentialitics."

tion-Mr. Asquith.

mier.