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[THROUGH RSUTED'S 'AQENOT.] WASHINGTON CONFERENCE,

KEEN DISAPPOINTMENT AT FRANCE'S ATTITUDE.

LONDON, December 29th.

Keon disappointment and even Some

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DEORMBER 30TH, 1921.

LATEST CABLES.

ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.

THE POSITION OF GERMANY AND

-RUSSIA-~

LONDON, December Rath." The question of holding an Inter- national Economic Conference, which in

LATEST CABLES.

INDIAN NATIONALIST CONGRESS.

organisation of meetings throughout the

country notwithstanding their prohibition, It appeals to all to offor themselves for

CONFERENCE.

RUSSIAN STOWAWAYS' SAU STORY."

CHEN CHIUNG MING..

HI.

BY ORBIN KEITH FOR THE "MONGKONG

_DAILY_REESE.”)

in the control of provincial affairs. Ther Governor intends to start the machinery for the adoption of such a charter and Placing fit in operation, not.

time in the future," but "within a year,”

Thus do the affairs of Kwangtung (ap. -paar-to-be-in-a-fair-warm-to-mending- Bus what of China? Is Chen Chiung Ming's interest bounded by the provin cisl lines and is be without plans for the deeply interested in the future of China nation? Not so

Governor Chen is: and his discussion of national affairs evi

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A PROSPEROUS RUSSIAN FARMER

WAS BUINED BY THE REDS. · CONCENTRATING ATTENTION ON OIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.

Some idea of the terrible conditions

From the sketch of the life of Chen reigning in Russia and Siberia is to be Chiung Ming it appears that he is a AHMEDABAD, December 29th. gained from the tale told yesterday to soldier only through the force of air The Subjects Committee of the National a representative of the Hongkong Daily cumstances. His early training was that Congress passed resolution that all Press by two Russian stowaways who on the agenda of the meeting of the other activities should be suspended inArrived in part only that morning from of a scholar and his intareste led him dences long and careful consideration of

into law and public affairs, though he his country's future. Vladivostock on the as. Rhodesia.

The Nanking Constitution gave all the resentment is expressed by the United Supreme Council at Cannes on January order to concentrate attention on civil |

admits a liking for the study of strategy power to the Central Government. This States and Britain at the French adharth, at present evoking more interest disobedience. The rosolution urges the at the Magistracy, yesterday, and chat: ginning of the Revolution did he under.opinion, the people all over the country The men were brought before Mr. Wood in his youth. Not until the actual be-has not worked and, in Governor Chen's once to the claim for ninety thousand than the other subject of reparations. It

with being stowaways, but as Captain take to lead troops, and then with such prefer & government resembling that in waat provincial autonomy. They would tons in submarines. It is stated that is evident that Mr. Lloyd George favours

Madsen, of the Rhodesia did not press for success as to make evident that his study the United States, with the Provinces both Mr. Balfour and Mr. Hughes,

the inclusion of Germany and Russia in

a conviction they were discharged. of military affairs had not been wholly granting certain specifc powers to the. On their release the men were befriend the dabbling of a diletant. After each Central Government and reserving the replying to M. Sarraut, deplored the such a conference, but it is indicated here

arrest by becoming volunteers. It invested by Mr. Peuster, of Messrs. Manners 1950, that of 1921, he has laid aside his In order to do this it is necessary for military venture, that of 1911, that of remainder to the provinces themselves. French attitude. The. British, Japanese,

that there will be no attempt to include Gandhi, or his successors in case he is & Backhouse, Ltd., who are the agents for regimentals sad taken up the work he the provinces first to set their own houses them except by the desire of the Council and Italian delegates intimated that this

arrested, with full powers over the Con the Rhodesia's owners, and it was through cares most for, that of civil administrain order. Chekiang and Hunan made. involves the abandonment of the pro-

a whole. British businessmen's plan.

the courtesy of Mr. Peuster that the story tion. When fortune has not smiled upon provincial constitutions without getting gress organisation, with the proviso that he was obtained.

him and granted him success, he has their local governments into running posed limitations upon their constructor the restoration of Europe's commerce, is not authored to conclude any forms Both Russians were badly clothed and Dever offered his services as soldier to order first. The result has been a failure

unkempt and one still wears

other men or other causes. He has never and there is now no democratio institu- battered which will be submitted to Allied trade of peace with the Government without the Russian military great-cont with soldier's drawn the sword except when it wave for ch tion of submarines and it some ad- mitted that the question cannot be experts, in Paris to-morrow and, if apprevious sanction of the Congress.

cap and puttees to match. They are men necessary to advance the cause of civio

Governor Chen's ambition is to make in the prime of life but their faces wear treedom. The title he delights in is not a real sucess of provincial self-govern- reopened, at any rate by the Coproved, to the Supreme Council, involves

SPLIT AT THE KHILAFAT

a wrinkled and starved appearance.

that of General," but that of Govent in Kwangtung, and thus make if forence. It is also calculated that it the formation of an international nan-

One of the Russians, Jeptichi, belongs ernor."

a light for the rest of the nation. He to the middle class and in pre-war days

He appearance, too, bespeaks the man believes that if the people of the other will lead to considerable building of cial corporation, whose capital will be

AHMEDABAD, December 29th.

possessed a large farm on the Russo of hard work in the fold of administra provinces see the people of Kwangtung Siberian border. There he lived with his tion. His uniform is never donned ex governing themselves and free from mili anti-submarine craft. It is suggested in privately subscribed by interests enlculated

The split mentioned earlier occurred at family in comparative comfort. On the cept for official functions.. He looks y despotism they will rise against to benefit all. Orders resulting will he some quarters that the motive of France

outbreak of war he was called to the slightly uncomfortable in it, a bit as if their own Tuchuds and cast them forth. de Khilafat Conference which

When questioned as to the efficacy of allocated fairly. Meanwhile it is report simultaneously with the Subjects Com Germans on the Western Front. Early in after day, he wears the ordinary Chinese this method in view of the present in-

colours and was sent to fight against the be felt out of place. For his work, day is to retain the question of submarines na

ed that negotiations are pending in Loritton of the Nationalist Congress. At the campaign ho, was taken a prisoner clothing and it is thus arrayed and seated ternational situation and the possibility. a bargaining factor in the settlement of

the Nationalist Congress & dozen disen- and remained a captivo in Germany for at a table discussing the future of China the Powers taking a hand long before "Angio-French-differences.

financial group. don between the Soviet and a British tients adopted Gandhi's creed resolution westy years About a year ago he and the solutions of her many problems it could work itself out, Governor Chen

One indiention of the previously adopted by the Subjects Com was rapatriated to his own country and that Governor Chen is at his best.

admitted that it might be alow. "But " changed mood of Russia is an offer from also recommends the maintenance of the allowed to make his way home as best be of interest to hear a bit of his home life disturb us. No foreign nation can awal-

mittee as cabled earlier. The resolution

sent to Petrograd. From there he was Before talking with him, however, it is be added, "foreign interference must sat Moscow to resume broken off negotiations present non-violence creed,

could across the great Russian Stoppes, from his subordinates. First they shake low China. At the present time two with the Russo-Asiatic Consolidated for

in the middle of winter, to the farm on their heads and speak feelingly of the nations are trying by devious messures EARLIER CABLES.. the Russo-Siberian border. the return of its immense properties. It

He arrived Governor's capacity for work. From six to get control of China or portions of at the old homestead penniless and starv or six-thirty in the morning to long after it. Crooked work no longer receives is now expected that the Cannes meeting THREATS OF MORE STRINGENT ing only to find the place in a state of midnight he is as his desk, attending public approval. Nevertheless these two desolation. The home had been rated to conferences or meeting this or that off nations continue their efforts to get booty the ground and not a living soul was dial. There seems to be no limit to his from China. Before many years the there to tell the tale. He trudged on to strength, and bis assistants wear under people of those countries will themselves the nearest village and was informed that the strain of trying to keep up with demand restitution of what their govern- Bolsheviks and that the remaining mem- strength by living & most regular and they do not, China need not worry his brother had been murdered by the him. He apparently saves his own ments have stolen from China. Even if bers of his family had been carried off simple life. He never joins in the revelry these two nations will be a triffing tasic When. China is organized, to throw off by the Reds. Since then no trace of their of those of his friends who favour the Within twenty years I venture to pro- existence has been found. Jeptichi made more bibulous pleasures. He seldom goes his way partly by train and partly on out in the evening except when his off phosy that the government of these two foot to Vladivostock where for the last cial presence is necessary.

countries, will themselves be appealing: to China for rescue." six months he has been working for 60. "Is he married 2" kapeks per day, which on the present rate Yes" said my informed, "he has one of exchange is the equivalent of about wife, and she is very ugly to be the final the one-hundredth part of a cent. It was To his mind this seemed not sufficient to buy a leaf of bread, test of righteousness for a Chinese off and warm food was out of the questionial His testimony, however is well sup

"I will not mention-any names," he It was Jeptichi's intention to work his ported by those foreigners who knew and said, and then added, with a twinkle of way back to Germany which he says, is a lived near Chez Chiung Ming during the humorous appreciation which he is usual- land flowing with milk and honey in days of his exile. With one accord they too servious to allow himself, "but

Peaster that he was willing to work any- country of Russia comparison with the poverty-stricken praise the quiet, modest home life of the Russia is not one."

Jeptichi told Mr. present Governor.

"But how is China to be unified in. His public career betrays the same high the face of her present, discouraging situa- where provided he could get sufficient ideals as his private life. He has been tion

There are two ways of carrying dey food to keep body and OF

Boul logether. a worker for democracy for nearly twenty His compansion, Ignaz Ignazo, the years. Many bare aspirations in this mocracy to all China the legal and the possessor of the tattered military great-direction but fail when

revolutionary. success brings them

The legal way would be contritio printer by rude.He also saw the power tu Tulus autoorste Buccess for all China to recognise the lawful military service under the late Czar and came in the fall of 1990. He was to be Parliament at Canton. This won't work- was taken prisoner of war in the great admitted that he has met the trial with military force or by a diplomatic pro-

tested in his turn.

So far it must be The revolutionary way may be either by Bruasiloft drive in 1916.

out flinching, While he still retails a paganda to arouse the people to insist large measure of autocratic power, he is on a democratic form of government. introducing reforms which are rapidly

It is doubtful if China can be unified. devolving both power and responsibilities by military force.

That has been re- upon the people themselves. A few years peatedly demonstrated. She must Ba more of the work he has been doing and if united by education and popular demand, Chen Chiung Ming is still Governor of If this does not work-then it must ba Kwangtung it will be because the people

blood and iron.. themselves have chosen him.

Merwhite, there is no indication whatever that the capital ship agreement will be affected. American observers, however, fear test the recent talk of future gatherings should incline Japan and China to delay

settlement between themselves, THE TEST OF JAPAN'S SINCERITY. It is pointed out from Washington that the Shantung question is the test of the

will last over ten days. Sir Robert Horne and the American Ambassador have left for Cannes. Sir L. Worthington-Evans and other British delegates are following.

EARLIER CABLES.

ALLIED CONFERENCE WITH ·

NON-CO-OPERATION.

AHMEDABAD, December 28th. The Nationalist Congress, opened with speeches which favoured answering the Government's methods with more streng ent enforcement of Non-Co-operation.

LATER.

The President ruled out the resolution Khilafat Constitution on the ground that it conflicted with the

Ani's supporters passed the independence After the Congress had adjourned Moh

sincerity of Japan's liberal protestations

and the ability of the Chinese leaders to

A SPLIT DEVELOPES. distinguish between dreams and realities,

"RUSSIA DENIED.

A split has developed in the Congress An immediate settlement would give a

over a resolution proposed by Moh Ani LONDON, December 28th.declaring that the destruction of British Badly-needed impetus to composing other

Imperialism and the establishment of difficulties and could not fail to have a Mr. Lloyd George and M. Briand had Khilafatis

A widespread report to the effect that complete independence was the goal of

most happy effect on American opinion, decided to invite M. M. Chicherin and while postponement would inevitably Litvinoff to a conference early in 1922 is raise suspicion and distrust. It is stated offeially denied. It is stated that any that the Japanese delegation has received conversations with Russia will be nogo instructions from Tokyo not to miako tiated through Mr. Kragain. further concessions regarding Shantung-

BANQUE »INDUSTRIELLE. I still remains to be seen what, the

PROCEEDINGS. AGAINST nediation of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Balfour can do, but for the moment they are occupied with the events of the Naval

Committee.

RESPONSIBLE..

THOSE

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PARIS, December 29th, By votes against 117, the Chamber paased a motion submitted by M. Outrey OTHER NAVAL QUESTIONS.

(member for Indo-China) and accepted by M. Briand expressing confidence in WASHINGTON, December 29th.' the Government taking measures to

THE FOUR-POWER PACT. Mr. Root submitted to the Naval Com- maintain France's prestige and credit in the Far East and sternly proceeding mittee a proposal forbidding the torpedo-against all responsible for the misman- JAPANESE COMMERCIAL MISSION ing of commercial ships without warning agement of the Banque Industrielle de

Chine.

IN ENGLAND.

LONDON December 29th:

but that were

bound train. The train journey to

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Is America one of nations? plied Governor Chen.

"No. America is our best friend," re-

**Is Russia??

resolution.

POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS.

CRIMINAL, PROCEDURE CODE.

DELHO, December 28th. In compliance with a non-official re solution of the Legislative Assembly, the Raj has appointed a committee of officials

Ignazo remained in Germany to the and non-officials to report upon possible beginning of the present year, when at modifications of the criminal procedure the order of the German Government he code with a view to securing equality of was shipped to Libau, where after con- status at criminal trials of Europeanssiderable difficulty he was allowed to set and Indians.

out for his home in Vladivostock. He received an order from the Russian Government granting him a free trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway, but was told

Is Dr. San's northern expedition to to make his own way to the Russo- The fact that Governor Chen has done be considered as evidence of the fact that Siberian border as best he could. "Jour-so much while the world haa heard com- the time for blood and iron bas arrived t neying across Russia Ignazo tried to get paratively little is typical, of the manə

No neither the northern campaign and insisting that submarinos shall

For any other military expedition can work in the various towns ez route and He dislikes idle talk. He prefers to do A JUDICIAL INQUIRY STARTED. observe the rules regarding visit and

Speaking at a luncheon at the Mansion in one small village where he stayed for something and then let that speak for unify, China. But the northern expedi- Previously M. Briand, commenting House in honour of the Japanese com his only pay being a half a pound of gle that his associates have able to demon here from being brought to nothing and a few weeks he worked ten hours a day, him. It is only after many a hard strug. tion is necessary to prevent car efforts search. The proposal was referred to a upon M. Berthelot's resignation, stated mercial mission, the Japanese Ambassador bread each day. Money was out of the strate to hire the desirability of publicity to open the way for other provinces to that M. Berthelot's telegram to New Baron Hayashi regretted that the Anglo- question. Ignazo eventually reached the in this day of multitudinous propaganda throw off the yoke of the militarists and mab-Committee. A definite agreement is York was on the whole a happy move, Japanese alliance had been terminated, Siberian Railway; the traffic was so dis- Even now it is like pulling teeth to get loin with us in the establishment of real reported as being reached limiting the although M. Briand, if consulted, might thankful to Mr. Balfour for giving them organised that he had to wait two weeks him to talk of what he has accomplished democratic government. Bize of guns on auxillary vessels to eight Brian added that, the "financial Con have suggested different wording. M.

Reminded how Dr. Sun's enemics had a great four-power treaty. They were all before he was allowed to board the cast or his plans for the future. inches and on capital ships to sixteen: sortia having been dissolved, it was friendship continue, but that Angle-tion route the passengers were held the world up there all the ane things they spread the story that he and Dr. Ba

sure that not only would Anglo-Japanese Vladivostock took four months. Af some he says. "They are continually telling with the expedition and how they had?

There is plenty of talk up Northmado capital of the fact that he was not necessary to find other means to refloat American and Japan-American friend. The French delegation declared its adher the Banque Industriele de Chine by ship was assured by the treaty.

up for weeks at time and their only are going to do and they never do any had disagreed, Sun insisting upon the ence to the capital ship ratio despite the using the Boxer indemnity.

M. Briand would up by stating that would give in securing a good under-old trade as a newspaper compositor by that I have done."

Mofarring to the amistance the treaty fnd employment in Vindivostock and he is wood and uld rather do something that campaign while Chen refuted to fake part

at his then let the me support it, the Governor aubmarine disagreement, but made the an enquiry had been started and that standing and mutual help, especially re-ignaze did coolie work in the town and And hie record of things accomplished all the lies that are jovented by our angrily I have not had time to deny reservation that Franco desired to begin light. "M. Briand warmly eulogized M. Tittle difficult to assure the Chinese of the was glad to do anything-provided that he is no mean dne. It is particularly com-enemies. I have"worked with Dr. Sun for

all responsibilities will be brought to garding China, he said it might be a Berthelot, stating that France was thus four Powers goodwill and to convince his mind to try and get back to Germany several months of the year that he has and am not going to desert him now...

got something to eat. He finally made up mendable when it is remembered that, for the welfare of China for sixteen years! losing a faithful servant

China of the necessity of accepting their and with that intention stowed away on M. Painleve spoke in M. Briand's sup help for some years at least.

been in office he has been forced to devote Let them learn when the time comes the port, in favour of the Boxer indemnity phasised the necessity of opening China

En ea- the Rhodesia.

his attention to the defence of the pro real answer to their lies being devoted to France's good work in to world commerce.

Mr. Peuster told our representative that vince against the attacks of the. Peking- That there may be some difference of the Far East.

it was the intention of the agenta to re- bucked Kwangsi Generals. In spite of opinion between the two men as to the turn these men to Vladivostook on the 8.8. this be has done much in the way of vivil methods, which should be used to accom- Peru. Captain Madsen, he said, had reform and the modernization of the gov.plish their aims, is quite possible Chan's spoken so well of their willingness to work that the agents are trying to obtain last year was to notify the 94 districts of Sun would indicate this. But that. His first act after his return own statements when compared with those-

work for them at that port.

of the Province that they were to send there is any divergence of aim or any- On being offered some money this morn up nominations for district magistrates. thing in the nature of a breach between and Capt Madsen that he did not wish accepted and the local nominees appoint-The men-in-the-Central Government-are- ing Jiptichi pointed out to Mr. Peuster In every case these nominations were them, there is no evidence whatever. to accept money without working for it. ed. His action upon gambling has enthusiastic admirers of Chen Chiung All he wanted was work and food already been frequently mentioned. The Ming, and the Governor's subordinates For the time being both men are being denunciation of the Cassel contract with are all followers of Sun Yat Ben. In all housed in the Bailor's Home.

the accompanying financial sacrifico, has the talk of a split between these two won him many friends and many southern leaders it becomes more and enemies. The reparation of the city from more evident that the wish is father to the provincial administration and the the thought. establishment of the Municipality of Can- Chen Chiung Ming enjoys a unique

the building of replacements in 1927 although she did not intend launching before the stipulated replacement period.

EARLIER CABLES.

FRANCE PRESENTS

A FINAL

"DECLARATION.

Senator Henriot stated that 60,000 Chinese students have the same wish. M.

SITUATION IN EGYPT.

Briand replied that this would be done NOW APPEARS OUTWARDLY MORE

and that no private interest would be allowed to stand in the way..

Briand rejected a motion for a

NORMAL

The situation is watwarly more porant

Caixo, December 28th, Seven Zahlulists who recently dissented have now rejoined the two remaining members of the Zahlul delegation.

LATER.

WASHINGTON, December 28th. At the meeting of the Naval Committee, France again demanded a submarine ton- Parliamentary inquiry. A judicial en nage of approximately thrice that conquiry is being already instituted, to templated in the American compromise which the Chamber agreed by 300 votes proposals. Delegates declared that the de- to 213. The order of the Day submitted mand closed the door upon any agreement. by the Government's adversaries was re- The American delegation then presentedjected by 373 votes to 151. Ultimately A new proposal limiting the sizo. of sub the Chamber paased by 506 votes to 2. a A NEW CABINET TO BE FORMED. marines and

other auxiliaries to a motion accepted by the Government as .! General Lord Allenby has issued a at ved the right if no gubiti o serting the necessity of maintaining clamation mushoring the Under Bore DEATH OF SIR JOHN HARE. served if the submarine ques French prestige in Eastern countries, tion is not settled, to build all necessary

An expression of confidence in the taries of the Government Departments to submarines and auxiliaries for the de Government to establish responsibilities exercise the functions of Ministers pond- fence of British commerce, "*"

in the Banque Industrielle matter rasing the formation of a new Cabinet

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A receiver has been appointed for the Ingersoll Company upon the application view to reconstruction. of the creditors with, it is believed, a

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ton is a long step forward in the effort reputation for honesty. Friend and foe LONDON, December 28th.

to reach a higher standard of public ser- alike pay tribute to his rectitude. While The death is announced of Sir John rice. This step toward self-government no one would seriously claim that all Hare. It is understood that M. Sarraut pro passed by 301 votes to 231, also, by $18

in Canton itself has followed by a simi-squeeze had been eliminated in the South, sented a final declaration that France votes to 4, a motion for preventing

INGERSOLL COMPANY. -~

(Sir John Hare, born May 1844, made lar step in the outlying districts. "Dis even the opponents of Chen's government his first appearance of the stage at the trick, assembles were instituted.

There

admit that it has been reduced to a is unable to accept less than 330,000 tone finance and politics being mixed; also a RECEIVER APPOINTED WITH Age of twenty, at the Prince of Wales' assemblies are popularly elected and pos-miniler of

What there is, is among uxiliaries and 90,000 tons of sub-motion forbidding members of Parlia

of the two powers which are the smaller officials in the outlying, districts VIEW TO RECONSTRUCTION. Theatre, Liverpool. The following year seas marines. The British-and-Japanese dele- gations consequently decided to reserve fascial concerns. Haver

ment from- directorships of banks and

he appeared in a series of comedies in final test of democracy the power of the where the old habits have not given way In the Canton action regarding tonnage ratios for

London, making a successful Sir Peter purse and the power to dismiss off before modern ideals. Toazle in Sheridan's famous comedy. In cials. No taxes can be levied without the offices a dollar comes as near to doing & auxiliaries.

1675 he became manager, of the Court consent of theas assemblies. Either the dollar's worth of actual work as is hoped Theatre and subsequently was manager assembly or the Governor can dismiss for in any government... of the St. James' Theatre in partnership officiala After dismissal they would with Mr. Kendal, and later opened the nominate three as successors and the Garrick Theatre, where he filled many Governor would appoint one of the three. celebrated parts)

The beginnings of self-government.. LTC

Some of our story writers are running When riot with their similes. Here are a few thus made in the smaller unita.

reading these district assemblies have functioned we gathered in our late

Ho long enough so that the people have lipa quivered like a high anto learned the process of representative edged nearer to her until he was Almost government on a small scale, the same as close as the air in the subway."But procedure will be extended to the Pro his mind, like her face, was made up." vince. Even now, there are two special" Her hair dropped on her pallid cheek. commissions at work upon the draft

"He gazed o like seaweed on a clam" a Provincial Charter which will make the anxiously at her face the way a person people of Kwangtung Province, supreme) in a taxi gazes at the face of the meter.

LASERT DABEES.

THE IRISH TREATY." BATIFICATION BELIEVED TO BE

ASSURED..

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET. VICTORIA DEFEATS NEW SOUTH WALES.

MELBOURNE, December 28th. Victoria defeated New South Wales by six wiokota. New South Wales scored LONDON, December 20th.

254, Andrews making 115, while McDonald It is believed in Dublin that ratification took five wickets for 66.Victoria scored of the Treaty is assured when the Dail 30%, of which Park made 122. In their renesembles. Unconfirmed reports state and innings New South Wales register- that a compromiso has been reached beed. 280, Love scoring 103 and Collin 111. tween the followers of Mr. de Valera and Victoria scored 23 ran for the loss of Mr. Griffith in favour of acceptance. four wickets.

RUBBER MATTERS, ASSOCIATIONS FAIL TO AGREE.

LONDON, December 29th. The Rubber Shareholders' Association requests the companies to provide siz- pence per acre for a comprehensive pro- paganda scheme, owing to the breakdown. of the conference with the Rubber Grow ers' Association.

A COAL BOOM.

WELSH COAL TRADE OVER- WHELMED WITH ORDERS.

LONDON, December 28th. The Welsh cost trade is reviving, anth- noite mines being overwhelmed with

orders.