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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE ABANDONMENT OF CHEMICAL

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 1911.

the

LATEST CABLES.

DEATH OF SIR ARTHUR PEARSON.

ING AN ACCIDENT.

LONDON, December 9th. The death is announced of Sir Arthur

Pearson. His death was due to an accident.

The French delegates arm 'staying be yond December 14th owing to the import ance of the remaining problems, The Quadruple Agreement will be announced DROWNED IN HIS BATH FOLLOW at a public session as soon as the Amer ican Government has received, WARFARE ADVISED.

adhesion of all interested-probably at

The re London December ath the beginning of next week. The American Delegation's advisory gulation of the naval armaments of the committee, in a report drafted by General three grent Far Eastern" Pokers. will Pershing, advised the complete abandon-, probably be announced the same day. ment of all forms of chemical warfare. "TIMES AND THE CHINESE There is reason to believe that the report

ATTITUDE. flose not neglect the views of other high military experts who incline to the belief that chemical warfare should be consider-

ed in the same way as any other weapon.

DRAFT OF FOUR-POWER AGREE- MENT.

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LATER

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THE CANADIAN ELECTION. CANADIAN LIBERALS TRIUMPH..

LONDON, December 8th.

The Canadian election, results are now practically complete and confirm the astonishing triumph obtained by the Liberals, who, with 122 seats have a clear working majority over the Conservatives (51), the Progressives (39), and Labour (2)

́OUR' LONDON LETTER.

| CURIOUS, RESULT OF THE BETTING BY CHEQUE DECISION.

BOOKMAKERS WHO ARE THREATENED WITH BANKRUPTCY.

[MOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT-]

Lostnos. Navonbaz 3rd.

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

[BY COURTESY OF THE '! CHINA MAIL.”] SHANTUNG, QUESTION.

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BIG DEMONSTRATION AT SHANGHAI.

SHANGHAI, December Sth Twenty thousand Chinese yesterday BETTING BY CHEQUE

demonstrated as a protest against direct There has been naturally some mild excitement in sporting circles over the negotiations win Japan on the Shantung Sir Arthur Pearson accidentally slip- The main difference in policy of the ting by chegue that payments made in dominated. In spite of rumours there recent decision in the Courts about bet question. Students and merchants pre- ped in his bath and struck his head three parties concerns the Tariff quos-this way unrecoverable at law, what was no police interference. Banners in against the top. He was rendered untion, The Conservatives, who are sup- thus placed on a different footing. The the unconditional return of Shantung has hitherto been a debt of honour is Chinese, English and French demanding conscious, fell into the water and was ported by capitalistic interests, espouse excentors of a dead man's estate are and the cancellation of the Twenty-one

high Protection, The Progressives, whose any bookmaker who took his cheque for delivered. The procession marched through." drowned.

entitled by this rating to proceed against Demaads were carried. Addresses werB Roc has proved himself very unpractical created barnet in 1918. He was for supporters among the East Canadian some quite big firmas are threatened with

[Sir Arthur Pearson. G.B.E, was difficulty is to square the views of its bet and get the money refunded.

The the city in an orderly manner. A lengthy position is so serious that it is rumoured manifesto was issued... It declares that the Chinese talk many years President of the Fresh Air industrial workers, who fear American bankruptcy. I hear on excellent authority

Fund and latterly President of the about the failure of the Conference and National Institute for the Blind. He competition, with the divergent views of the Chinese threats of withdrawal are founded the business of C. Arthur Pear the West Canadian workers, favour childish. The first essential for the Ltd., and was actively concerned

with various newspapers until the failure Free Trade; while the Liberals steer a of his sight some years ago, His own Dunstan's great weight with the public.]tection nflction has "given his appeals for St. middle course in favour of moderate Pro

The Times in a' leador criticising the attitude of the Chinese delegation at 'Washington says that Dr. Wellington

The preliminary draft of the Four- Power Agresment is understood to in- elade four clauses, one of which declares Chinese people' is the development of a that the Agreement shall serve as a sub-Government that can speak in her name. stitute for the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. She shows no sign of being able to create It is also understood that the draft for such a Government herself. ther provides for discussions or confer ences. in case any disputes arise, thus incorporating President Harding's idea

. of a scries of international conferences.

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"PACIFIC PROBLEMS.

LATER

The Time correspondent at Washing- ton hints that a plan has been mooted DE

undertake whereby eight Powers may

the task of endeavouring to give the Chinese people a real chance. "

EARLIER CABLES.

While the Four-Power, arrangement is gaining increased support and other fac-JAPAN ACCEPTS THE AGREEMENT. tors are shaping towards definite treatics

WASHINGTON, December 8th. "understandings the latest problemIt is learned from British sources that prominent in the discussions relates to Japan has accepted the proposal, of a the fortifications of naval bases in the quadruple understanding for the settle- Pacific It is intimated that this subjectment of Pacific questions.

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will be suttled by a separate treaty or other international agreement. The actual state of the situation is closely guarded although the conversations are apparently tending toward the following separate agreements:-Firstly, a Treaty

The Far Eastern Committee has passed a resolution agreeing not to enter into treaties or understandings impairing Senator Boot's resolutions regarding the territorial and administrative integrity of China, adopted by the Committee on the Sist ult,

FARLIER CABLES.

THE IRISH PEACE. VALERA UNABLE TO RECOM.

MEND ACOEPTANCE.

LONDON, December 8th. At the conclusion of a meeting of the Cabinet of Dail Eireann, Mr. do Valera Issued a statement that he was unable to recommend acceptance of the proposed treaty of peace either to the Dail or to the country. He enjoined the mainten-

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of strict discipline pending a public session of the Dail on the 14th inst. Ho declared that two members of the Cabinot support his standpoint:

INTER-VARSITY RUGBY

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MATCH.

OXFORD BEAT CAMBRIDGE.

LONDON, December 8th.

LATER

THE PHILIPPINES. COMMISSION'S REPORT ON RE- QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE. The Report of the Wood-Forbes Mis sion to the Philippines has been made public by the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands. The conclusions and recommendations are appended.

12 GENERAL CONCLUSIONS,

We find the people happy, peaceful, and in the main prosperous, and keenly appreciative of the benefits of American rula

made in the last few days in respect of of one bookmaker who has had a claim betting losses for over £9,000 incurred by

one client.

Lord Muir Mackenzie has this week tabled & Bill in the House of Lords to exempt from the provisions of the Gam |ing Act of 1835 the payment of betting by. cheque. It is considered likely that it will receive good support from, all parts of the House. But even if the Bill became law it would only apply to the future; it could not be retrospective within the Statute of Limitations.

(THROUGH RETTER'S AGENCY.] SINGAPORE'S NEW OIL FUEL TANKS

ADMIRALTY CONTRACT AWARDED TO DARLINGTON FIRM,

LONDON, December 8th. The newspaper Modern Transport an nounces that the Whessoe Foundry and Engineering Company, of Darlington, has been awarded the Admiralty contract for the supply and erection at Singapore of Of course what is needed is a thorough ten steel oil fuel tanks, each 116ft. in overhaul of the whole of our betting diameter by 45ft. Each tank is to be arrangements. The betting by cheque capable of holding 12,000 tons of gil question is only one part of the problem. probably a larger capacity in one unit: The racing world would gladly welcome than that of any oil storage tanks the legalisation of betting transactions. hitherto constructed. It is argued that if this were done the effect would be seen in a desirable check upon indiscriminate gambling.

DR AT THE POLLS."

MINERS TIRED OF SOCIALISM.,

The result of the municipal elections At a conference at Rhyl on October We find everywhere among the Chris- this week shows that the Labour Party 22nd of the Flintshire Constitutional As tian Filipince the desire for independare in disfavour with the public. Their sociation, presided over by Lord Mostyn, ance, generally under the protection of candidates, generally speaking, failed to the steps to be taken to combat Socialism the United States. The non-Christians make headway at the poils, although prac were discussed. Alderman Whittaker, of and Americans are for continuance of ticaly every seat was contested as a the Unionist Labour wing, urged the American control."

settled policy, and in many instances they were very heavily defeated.

We find general failure to appreciate the fact that independence under the Protection of another nation is not true independence.

We and that the Government is not

unionist to bestir himself and oust the Socialist agitator from cooperative so- As a party Labour has to suffer from to pay levies for political organizations cieties and trade unions, and to refuse public resentment against the succession run under the name of Labour. By doing of strikes and other troubles in industry so, he said, trade unions would return to

At Twickenham Oxford best Cambridge at Rugby football by 11 points to 5.

At Twickenham before twenty thousand reasonably free from those underlying which have contributed to bring about the bright ideals for which they were whereby Great Britain, the United States. It is the firm intention of the Powers people, the match was played under causes which result in the destruction of the present deplorable stagnation in established. Miners from Wrexham stat

tion considers that all these elements are

The text of the resolution adopted by the Far Eastern Committee is as follows:

CHINA.

WASHINGTON, December 8th.

GLASGOW MERCHANT'S

government."

trade. Labour is also blamed for high ed that they were tired of being tyran- attending the Conference, firstly, to dash, the Cambridge forwards kept the of officials and employees are

excellent conditions Playing with terrifie Japan and France agree to a period of respect the sovereignty, independence, game well in their opponents half, but good charactor and ability, and reason of the country seems to be to consider.

We find that a reasonable proportion rates. The aim of Labour men whether nized by Socialistic Labour leaders, and

men, of in Parliament or on the local Councils were refusing to pay the political levy. lincussion before going to war over dig. territorial and administrative integrity after twelve minutes putes arising over

of China; secondly, to provide the fullest Oxford three-quarters ended in Pitman them; but that the efficiency of the public thing.

abaret by the ably faithful to the trust imposed upon their own special interests before every", Pacific islands; unembarassed opportunity for China to gaining a try after a great run. Lawton services has fallen off, and that they are other classes exist in the country except It might be supposed that no secondly, a treaty or agreement relating develop and maintain an effective stable failed to convert

This representation of the scope and government; thirdly, to use their in

now relatively inefficient, due to lack of the manual workers, or, at all events, character of Sinn Fein by the Duke of to the 5/5/0 ratio and cognate questions; fluence for the purpose of effectually heavily in the loose, only fine tackling of control to officials who have not had may be a good example of that" class Morning Post. If the facts are as stated

The Oxford pack improved and pressed inspection and to the too rapid transfer that nobody else need be considered. This Northumberland is thirdly, joint "declaration of principles by establishing and maintaining the prin keeping them out. At the interval they the necessary time for proper training

endorsed by the ciple of equal opportunity for the com led by 3-0. all nations regarding the future of merce and industry of all nations through Soon after the resumption a fine open shown marked capacity for government desirable for the workers; but it certainly pattern is the object it is just as well as consciousness which the Socialist ora it is well that they should be given wide We find that many Filipinos have tors are so fond of recommending as publicity. If revolution on the Boviot China; fourthly, a treaty in which the out Chinese territory; fourthly, to reing by V. Price resulted in Duguid service and that the young generation is is not statesmanship. It is not even prac. to know! United States and Japan would form the sent conditions in order to seek special the posts, Lawton converting Ten laws have in the main boon bonestly ad- Labour candidates have discovered the Ireland at this jucture is rather interest. frain from taking advantage of the pro- (Oxford) scoring & glorious try between full of promise, that the civil service tical politics in the long run, and the The position of the Roman Church in principals, settling the question of Yap; rights and privileges abridging the rights minutes from time Wicks gained a try ministered, but there is a marked de- fact at the polls.

thly, a Sino-Japanese agreement reist refrain from countenancing any action Pitman obtained another try for Oxford politics.

of subjects of friendly States; also to for Cambridge and Conway converted. terioration due to the injection

ing. The higher ecclesiastic are for the "of

first time beginning to make a strong. A LIBERTY FOR LABOUT, ng to Shantung. The Japanese delega inimical to the security of such States.]

Lawton failing to convert. It was of confidence in the administration of Messrs. Yarrow, the Clyde shipbuilding Dominion Home Rule. This, of course,

We find that there is a disquieting lack ITALIAN AMBITIONS REGARDING magnificent struggle at a tremendous justice, to an extent which constitutes a firm, raises a notable point affecting une is what the "British Government has Sir Arthur Yarrow, chairman of love towards a settlement of the age long political troubles on the lines of pace throughout.

menses to the stability of the Govern employment. He says a man in one trade offered. But as to the approval of the ment

We find that the people are not organ-ditions of another, by Trade Union rules the move was delayed for so late a date who is also capable of fulfilling the con Church, all I can say is that it is a pity FAILURE.

ized economically or from the standpoint is not allowed to do so. For instance, in the history of the negotiations for a of national defence to maintain sain joiner who puts up a piece of wood settlement. The authority of the Church DEFICIENCY OF OVER £950,000. dependent government.

We and that the legislativa chambers work that requires painting could easily has been drastically weakened while the Lion, December 8th.

are conducted with dignity and decorum he has to send for a painter. If an en secret that the young priests are fanatical do the painting himself on the spot, but shops sat on the fence, and there is no DOMINIONS STATUS AT THE Deliciencies ex eding a quarter of a

and are composed of representative men. million sterling were disclosed at the

We feel that the lack of success in cer-gineer has to erect machinery which ro Sinn Feiners, as keen on separation from CONFERENCE.

examination in bankrupter of Robert tain departments should not be consid-quires wood packing he is not permitted Great Britain as de Valera himself. The BLOEMFONTEIN, Deceraber 8th. Marshall who carried on business at the part of Filipinos, but rather as'ia-lea handy and fit it in place himself. cnce even from its own clergy in regard ered as proof of essential incapacity on to pick up the nearest bit of wood that Church cannot command implicit obedi General Smuts, in a speech at Winburg, Glasgow ender the names of Marshall & dicating lack of experience and oppor- He must send for a joiner. Sir Arthur te national politics. I mention this as in said that his protest against South Co., the Partridge Tyre Co., and the tunity, and especially lack of inspection. | Africa: attending Washington unless the Shalimar Tea Co. The debtor attribut

rightly observes that with more flexibility dicating the extraordinarily difficult situa taken up by the British Government with Indian creditors repudiation of their any time arise which would make a dead costs of production would be reduced.

We and that questions in regard to as regards demarcation men would have tion in Ireland, apart from the politic Colony went on its own legs, had been ed his failure to the trade slump and confirmation of appointments might at more continious employment, and the iaris. far-reaching results for other Dominions obligations. He stated he had a bank lock between the Governor-General and which were to-day attending the Confer- balance at £98,000 at the beginning the Philippine Senato.

There are no restrictions of the kind AT SCOTLAND TARD. CARDINAL POINTS IN NEW

edco not as British Empire delegates, of 1921.

indicated in Germany. There it is per ALLIANCE..

bat as representatives of their separate. The New York Times correspondent at Dominions. His object has thus been Washington says that the four cardinal ington would be signed on behalf of achieved, and any treaty made at Wash-

points in the Quadruple-Power Alliance South Africa on an equal footing with aro-First, it fixes territorial integrity which tarnished South Africa's status, all the other nations. America's attitude

had now been righted, hargely owing to

linked together, consequently Japan's attitude is likely to be delayed until Japan is ready to make s settlement involving all or a portion of the despatch from Tokio. This has been received, but

the delegation is awaiting receipt of the full text before indicating its position. JAPAN ACCEPTS THE 60 PER CENT.

RATIO.

The Morning Post's Washington learns that Tokio has unconditionally accepted the 5/5/3 ratio.

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The Italian delegates desire to join the four Powers in the development of Chins and to seek admission to the existing six-Power Consortium.

-region in the Pacific. Each Power his efforts.

REVOLUTION IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

PRESIDENT HERRERA

OVERTHROWN.

GUATEMALA, December 8th.

hall be bound not to attack the territory of any other; second, if the vital inter- esta ul any Power in the Pacific are menaced it will be morally required, to consult the other Powers before taking action; third, in case of disagreements between any two contracting parties the

A dozen fatalities occurred in the ro other two Powers will be asked to mediate volution, as the result of which the or arbitrate; fourth, it provides for the overthrown. President Herrers has sur- Government of President Herrera was

abolition of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance rendered his powers to a provisional which ends with the exchange of ratifica Government, and is a prisoner in his re- sidence. His Cabinet Ministers have been detained in military prisopa.

tions of the new treaty.

There is nothing in the agreement con- CHICAGO STRIKE DISORDER.

cerning the reduction of naval armamenta

or Chinese problems.

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JAPANESE REPLY MAKES RESERVATIONS.

PARIS, December 9th.

POLICE FIRE ON STRIKERS.

CHICAGO, December 8th.

Over a thousand police are guarding the stockyarda in consequence of dis orders by striking employees. The police fred on the strikers Similar disturbances have occurred "at",

Last evening. Kansas City."

A message from Washington states that M.Viviani conferred with Mr. Balfour, Baron Kato and Mr. Hughes for two ours regarding the Quadruple Agree ment. He has despatched the text to "Paris and recommends its acceptance..

THE MOPLAH- INQUIRY. The Japanese reply is favourable. It makes reservations regarding American

BURGEON-GENERAL'S FINDING. naval bases. It is confirmed that the Agreement will apply exclusively to is

MADEAS, Docember 8th. lands-in-the-Pacific belonging to the An the result of the inquiry into the Powers concerned Publication will be deaths of the Moplah prisoners at Helayed until the Manchurian and other Padnur the Surgeon-Ceneral found that prokismus are noted. The Agreement death was to due suffocation together with does not apply to Indo-China,

* heat and exhaustion.'.-

THE SUCCESS OF THE STRAITS LOAN.

mium,

"LATER."

LONDON, December 8th. The Straits loan is at 3 per cent, pro-

IRISH NEWS STIMULATES

? SUBSCRIPTIONS, The success of the Straits loan was unexpected The Irish news is reported to have stimulated subscriptions on siderably. The success has led to a keen demand for other Colonial scrips, and those which were at a discount rose to

par or above it.

BEPARATIONS CONFERENCE. FRENCH MINISTER IN LONDON.

Sar Basil Thompson's retirement as

We feel that with all their many ex-missible for anyone to do what is most director of Special Intelligence at Scot cellent qualities, the experience of the convenient for his work, irrespective of land Yard is to be followed by important past eight years, during which they have the trade to which he has been specially changes in the organisation of this famous had practical autonomy, has not been brought up. The suggestion is that we Department of State. Many curious such as to justify the people of the ought to have more freedom in the world rumours have been in circulation about United States relinquishing supervision of organised Labour. The great need of Sir of the Government of the Philippine the time is more houses, and it is common scene, and some which have been guarded. Basil's disappearance from the Islands, withdrawing their Army and knowledge that thousands of engineers are by referred to in print have induced him Navy, and leaving the Islands & prey to out of employment. Any engineer worth to issue a contradiction. any powerful nation covering their rich his salt would be well able to assist in oil and potential, commercial advant the erection of houses; but by Trade having now reached the age limit for As far as I can gather, it seems that, ages.

In conclusion, we are convinced Union rules he is doomed to enforced pensions, Sir Basil Thompson decided to pine people, & misfortune to the Ameri work in the cheapest manner every man sation of certain branches within the that it would be a betrayal of the Philip idleness. Surely, in order to execute retire and thus allow of the re-organi can people, a distinct step backward in ought to be at liberty to take part in any precincts of the Yard. That is the broad the path of neglect of par uztional duty, were we to employment without regard to trade dis fact. But there is the further point-and

progress, and a discreditable withdraw from the Islanda and terminate. our relationship there without giving the Filipinos the best chance possible to have an orderly and permanently stable gov

RECOMMENDATIONS.

tinctions 1

BOLAREVISM IN IRELAND.

it is about this that there have been so many rumours when he goes the Special Intelligence branch is to be dissolved. land, there is a close connection between its activities have been almost exclusively According to the Duke of Northumber. It was formed just after the war, and Sinn Fein and Bolshevism. He has been confined. writing and speaking on this for some Therein lies the rub.

to political investigations.

A secret police

LONDON, December 8th 1-We recommend that the present time; and I find that a good many shrewd used for political purposes is not whatTM

general status of the Philippine Islands oververs are inclined to agree with him. arrived in London to discuss the whole to absorb and throughly master the is the same kind of disruptive forces and direction the branch became extremely M. Loucheur, the French Minister, has continue until the people have had time They have an idea that behind Binn Fein we have been accustomed to in England. Under Sir Basil Thompson's able question of reparations with British powers already in their hands. Horne to-day, and may see Dr. Rathenau Governor-General, have authority com- that the present Irish extremist move Government Department. The power menace of red revolution as have brought well organised. It was also extremely Ministers. He conferred with Sir Robert: We recommend that the responsible Bassis to chaos.

representative of the United States, the The Duke of Northumberland considers pendent of the Government or of any powerful, and, indeed, appeared inde- ANGLO-EGYPTIAN NEGOTIA-rate with the responsibilities of his meat began with the organisation before possessed in this way is foreign to position. In case of failure to secure the the war of the Iriah Transport Union, national ideas and temperament, and no- necessary corrective action by the Philip. which was admittedly revolutionary. To body acquainted with Westminster.or pino Legislature, we recommend that this all other Irish Labour Unions Are Fleet Street is sorry that this special line Congress declare pull and void legisla afiliated, The leader, Conolly, got coa at Scotland Yard is to disappear.. tion which has been enacted diminishing, trol of the Binn Fein movement "and limiting, or dividing the authority grant ongineered the rebellion of 1918. Since FAR MAST REPRESENTAZION.

TIONS.

CAIRO, December 8th. the Anglo-Egyptian negotiation. Pasha Adly has resigned in consequence

of

INDIAN NATIONALIST LEADERS ABRESTED.

ALLAHABAD, December 8th. A number of prominent Nationalist leaders have been arrested

case

ed the Governor General under Act of then, under the pretence of Irish nation I learn at the Federation of British * Congresa

No. 249 known as the Jones alist aspirations, it is asserted, Sinn Industries that they have been approach- Bill.

We recommend that in case Fein has been largely a Bolshevist move ed by a member firm manufacturing deadlock between the Governor-General

ment It has concluded a treaty with metallic-bedsteads and wire mattresses and the Philippine Benate in the con- the Soviet, and a few months ago received who are sending out to China & travelling firmation of appointments that the Pro- £300,000 from Russia. For some time the representative for the purpose of extend- sident of the United States be authorized movement has been under the control of ing their trade in that part of the world. to make and render the final decision, ALBANIA'S NEUTRAL ZONE. We recommend that under no cir notorious secret terrorist society formed the expense involved that their travelfer the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the The firm have suggested in viewOE cumstances should the American Govern in New York This society was & German should combine their one representation would leave the United States in a position in India. Philippine Islands & situation which with having fomented the present agita facturers of hardward goods, in non- ment permit to be estabished in the agency during the war, and is bredited with that of two or three other man

tion of responsibility without authority

competing lines; and the F.B.I., are put ting the dea forward-HB.

man mga ka mga de PARIS, December 8th.

od. the Yugo-Elav Government to evacuate The Ambassadora Conference has order.

the neutral zono-in Albania

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