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THE IRISH AGREEMENT. DE VALERA SHEDS TEARS.
CONFERENCE AT CANNES.
GERMANY AND RUSSIA TO BE INVITED.
FRANCO-BRITISH PACT IN VIEW.
(TH200GH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
·EATEST CABLES.
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
LATEST CABLES.
POISON GAS TO BE PROHIBITED IN FUTURE.
WASHINGTON, January 7th. The Ave Great Powers have approved of a proposal to prohibit the use of "poison gas in future wars.
The sub-committee in its report offered the opinion that It is impossible to limit the size and use of aeroplanes in war
timit.
LATER.
A GENERAL SUMMARY.
LONDON, January 8th. The conference at Washington is in- efensingly overshadowed by the Cannes gathering. The departure of Marquis Tokugava, the Brat Japanese dolegate, is another sign of approaching conclusion,
LATEST UABLEN, SUPREME COUNCIL
CONFERENCE OF "ALL EUROPEAN POWERS AT "GENOA.
CANNES, January 6th.
EARLINE QABLES,
MB LLOYD GEORGE'S APPEAL AT CANNES.
CANNES, Jamary 6th. The full session of the Supreme Council opened in brilliant sunshine. § A large
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the
LATEST CABLES. BRITISH FRENCH,PACT. CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PRIME MINISTERS.
PARIS, January ath:
IRISH
LATEST CABLES.
TREATY APPROVED.
DE VALERA RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY.
LONDON, January 6th.
Mr. Lloyd George said he hoped that force of gendarmes was at the Yacht Club At Cannes, Mr. Lloyd George and M. Dail Eireann held a secret session this and extraordinary precautions were Briand began conversations with a view mording to consider the possibility of Americs would join the Allies in the re-take All cards of admission, were to a British-French Past guaranteeing Anting a basis for agreement regarding habilitation of Europe. The victors had closely scrutinised: A crowd of many European peace and promising British the treaty. The meeting was the outcom
hundreda respectfully greeted the members a responsibility towards Europe and if of the Conference. M. Briand had Mr. military halp in case of a German attack of an unofficial commitee of nine repre
an France.
| sentatives of both sides, which conducted Lloyd George on his right and Colonel they wanted to restore pesce they must Harvey on his left. The British and
FULLER DETAILS, FROM PARIS.
a series of deliberations yesterday. Ac- tido and
cording to Commandant O'Duffy the save peace in Russia as well as in Asia Italians were
PARIS, January 8th. points agreed to inchide arrangements. Minor He therefore move a resolution Japanese and Belgians on the other.
After a brief speech of welcome by M.
French reports from Cannes state that enabling the retention of the services of in favour of conference of all the Briand, Mr. Lloyd George, in a long Mr. Lloyd George and A. Briand have the President, thus avoiding a split of speech, reviewed the economic situation begun pourparlers with the object of con- the country. On the contrary a sport European Powers in order to consider the of Europe and declared that the deplor cluding: an Anglo-French Agreement to from a well-informed quarter says that the economia reconstruction of Europe. Ha abituation in Russia was heavy guarantee the maintenance of peace in scheme was turned down by do Valera
burden on the economic resources of Ger. Surops. The agreement will be based on personally. added that, if Russia attends, the Powers many, who before the wat derived much the guarantee of peace arrangements in De Valers has announced his resigna- should point out that they can
He the Treaty of Versailles which did not tion which has involved the resignation of come into forca, owing to America's his Cabinet. He will offer himself tor argued that it was in the interests of she fulfils France with regard to reparations that non-ratification. France would be assured re-election, standing on the principles of her honourable obligations and agrees to
Russo-German economic relations should of British military assistance in casa of 1916. He must get a · Cabinet which
German aggression. be renevad. He emphasised "that strong
|:|| thought with him. He will demand all pay her debts, compensate all her national guarantee would be demanded from the
It is stated that the substance of the the resources being handed over to him to for confiscated property, cate pro-Soyiet; firstly, the recognition of Russia's recent pourorsations will be specified defend the Republic.
clearly in communications between the foro-ga debts
Government heads. The report has been
The Dail votes on the Griffith motion paganda and recognise her legal con-
The Belgian and Italian delegates a recoived with marked approval in French approving the treaty to-day. * *. ported Mr. Lloyd George's conclusions."
It is semi-officially
LATER. M. Briand said that Mr. Lloyd George's political circles. views were wal-founded but he insisted pointed out that if the Agreement is
"De Valora'a resignation is officially ar on the question of guarantees to be dealised France could consider an import nounced by the Dat manded from Germany. The principle of ant reduction in armaments while it the international economic conference would help to restore confidence in was adopted, after which the Council Europe: "examined the question of guarantees frong"
Rusein.
It is reported that Marquis Tokugawa, with Russia on condition the trade of bor prosperity from Russia.
in a farewell interview, affirmed that Japan did not entertain aggressive de signs in the Pacific while she had learned that nothing but pesos might be expected from the American side of the ocean.
A FRESH QUESTION. A fresh question just raised in the Senator Root proposed the complete Franco-Japanese Treaty of 1907 under prohibition of posson pås in future wars, which the parties engageik for mutit The resolution invites all civilized naticca support with a view to maintaining their territorial rights in Asia, seeing to adhere to this.
that it does not lapso, like the Anglo- Japaness Allianco with the signing of the Four-Power Treaty. There are indications that the matter is receiving attention in connection with the drafting of the Nine-Power Treaty relating to China..
JAPAN'S NEW OFFER. Friday's Sino-Japanese meeting on the Shantung question was adjourned sine die. Dr. Koo afterwards said that the
situation was critical. "
Mr. Hanihara stated that Japan had mado a new offer of the nature of a con- cession, namely, a fifteen-year Japanese loan for the Bhantung Railway, China having the option to redeem at the
THE THORNY SHANTUNG QUESTION. Mehawhile it is earnestly hoped that an agreement will yet be reached on the
of fifteen years. He was said this was thorny Shantung Question. The Chinese
forty minutes with Mr. Hughes and for
tracte.
After the adoption of the resolution Baron Bonomi invited sil the European Powers to a conference at Genoa, which
the meeting approved
LATZE
RESUMPTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
A communiqué states the resolution was adopted unanimously. It offers the opinion that the economic conference should be summoned by February or early March to which all the European Powers,
including Germany, and Russia should be invited. The Prime Ministers of every nation should, if possible, attend."."
international trade throughout Europe The Allies consider the resumption of
and the development of the resources of
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EMPIRE EXHIBITION: ANONYMOUS DONOR GUARANTEES THE LAST £80,000.
LONDON, January 7th.
forth
An anonymous donor has undertaken, coming, to be responsible for the last until individual guarantees ars £80,000 of the Empire Exhibition's mil- to begin clearing ground on January 10th lion guarantee fund, enabling the council
THE BRITISH VIEW.
CANNES, January 6th. The British view of the discussions of the Supreme Council is that the main questions comprise reparations, recon Eastern Europe, Anglo-French oo-opera- struction, the trade of Central and tion, the Near East in which Italy is France for protection against a recur nterested, the overwhelming nocemity of
|rence of events on her eastern border and
France's views on reduction of arm the probability, if so rosseured, that
ments would be modified. Without mach|| WHITE AUSTRALIA POLICY, modification, the "inancial nightmare overhanging Europe cannot be removed. MB. BARWELL SAYS IT MUST BE
MODIFIED TWO COMMISSIONS FORMED.
CANNES, January 6th. The Supreme Council sat for two hours
when the Duke of York will turn the first turf,
ADELAIDE, January 7th. The Prime Minister, Mr. Barwell has
LONDON, January 7th. The Dail approved the Treaty by 64 volen to 37 after which De Valera resign.......... ed the presidency.
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NEWS RECEIVED WITH SATISFACTION.
LONDON, January. Stà, The news that the Dail had ratified the Treaty by a majority of seven was re- « carved here with deep and universal satis faction and in Ireland with enthusiasm malities, the vote completes bargain and tremendous relief. Apart from for-
| which establishes Ireland as free state in the British Commonwealth. The lead- ers of the majority have now to form a Previsional Government to take over the various departments from the British authorities. The evacuation of the British forces is expected to begin forthwith. The issue of the long-drawn-out battle was in douba to the last. Do Valera, speaking after the vote, broke down completely
Japan's final suggestion based on instruc-delegates on Saturday were closeted for all countries necessary to increase pro this morning and resolved itself into two declared that. he is convinced that some and covered his face with his hands.
tions from Tokyo.
STATEMENT BY CHINESE AND a longer period with Mr. Balfour. They
JAPANESE ON SHANTUNG.
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declared that the results of these conver
A statement issued by the Sino-Japanese sations were satisfactory and reassuring delegations regarding the Shantung meet. They appear to attach very great im ing confirma the latest Jarances loan portant to the good offices of these states offer already mentioned. The Japanese men. It is reported that Mr. Hughes further adhered to the proposal that naisted that the existence of such offices Japanese traffic manager and chief must be strictly informal Slight as are countant should be engaged in the service the Sino-Japanese differences, there is to of the Saantung Railway and that the indication that either side is as yet will. proposed details of the financial, agree- went should be worked out at Peking being to make the least concession.
tween representatives of the parties. This plan was not acceptable to the Chinese who proposed the following alternatives: Firstly, Chine, should make cash payment for the railway with a aingle deposit in a bank of a third Power by a specified date either before the trans- for or when the transfer had been effect- ed; secondly, China should make deferred payments either in Treasury notes of notes of the Chinese Banks Union secured on railway properties extending over a period of twelve years upon giving six months' notice to pay all outstanding liabilities; an instalment to be paid on the day on which the transfer was com ploted; China to undertake on her own initiative to select and employ in the Taingtao-Tainanfu Railway P district engineer of Japanese nationality.
Neither of these latter plans were found acceptable by the Japanese delegates in their present form.
SHANTUNG SITUATION RATHER DELICATE.
WASHINGTON, January 7th.
MARQUIS TOKUGAWA LEAVES.
Washington, January 8th.
Marquin Tokugawa deft for Japan after taking farewell of President Harding at White House. Mr. Hughes escorted him to the station,
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BARLIER GABLES.
THE SHANTUNG DEADLOOK APPEARS HOPELESS.
The Shantung controversy appeared
WASHINGTON, January 5th. hopeless of solution after a ninety-minute to-day when the Chinese announced that session of the Sino-Japaness delegations unless Japan accepted the Chinese plans railway in caab instalments by Friday for payment for the Kiaochow Teisanfu the conversations would end. stated later that only a renewal of the good offices of Mr. Balfour and Mr. Hughes could then bring about another meeting of the groups.
It was
Dr. Wellington Koo said that the Chinese definitely refused the Japanese proposal of a loan, but made a conces sion in regard to an immediate deposit of 32,000,000 Chinese dollars as cash"
Jay- ment.
The Japanese attitude has not been intimated, but it is understood that Japan will insist upon lending the Chinese the money with which to par chase the railway.
ductive employment and that, to relieve widespread suffering, a united effort by
medy the paralysis of the European the stronger Powers is necessary to re-
system.
THE ONLY HOPE OF SUCCESS. This effort should include the removal
of all obstacles to trade, the provision of substantial credits for the weaker coun- tries and the co-operation of all nations. The resolution propounds the funds mental conditions on which alone an effort can be made with hope of success includ. ing respect for foreign investors' pro- perty and rights, the recognition of all public debts and obligations, compensa tion to foreign interests for lees and damage caused by confiscation, adequate means of exchange and refrainment from should undertake to refrain from aggres propaganda subversive of arded. |sion against neighbours.
RUSSIA MUST ACCEPT CON- DITIONS.
All
"y.
Commissions, one to deal with repara tions and the other the reconstruction of Europe.
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AN ERRONEOUS REPORT. With reference to the interview with M. Briand in the Belgian journals, Havas correspondent at Cannes authoritatively states that the interview gives an entirely terepneous report of M. Briand's words
A. Briand merely stated that neither
decisions. Britain por France Wanted' to make final
London in the absence di
Belgium and that the latter country would be able to defend her rights at Cannes with complete liberty.
LATEST CABLES.
THE PRINCE'S TOUR. BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENTS AT
- MANDALAY.
MANDALAY, January 7th. 7- On Saturday, the Prince of Wales has returned to Kangoon after a two days' visit to Mandalay... The outstanding fea- tures of the round of entertainmènts vers neces-displays by 600 Shan tribesmen in a soft light from thousands of paper lanterna, A mimic. pageant by wild sad mythical suimals was extraordinarily clever and fantastio. The Prince was much amused by cart racen in which two frenzied drivers belabour bucking bullocks into remarkable activity whilst the frantic crowd trice abruptly to stop the victor at the winning line, at the imminent LONDON, January 7th.. terday's meeting at Cannes betray dis-tained the Prince. The Prince's reception risk of life. Boat racing by Inthas, French and Belgian comments on yes- paddling with their feet, also much enter- satisfaction with the fact that the re- parations question has apparently been everywhere in Burma has been intensely relegated in favour of a general Euro
If, in order to secure conditions sary for the development of trade, the Russian Government demands official re- cognition, the Allies should be prepared described are accepted, to recognise her only if the stipulations
FRENOE AND BELGIAN PAPERS DISSATISFIED.
pean settlement.
Brussels papers dwell on the need for. close France Belgian co-operation and Lusist on firmness at Cannes if the coun try is to saved from bankruptcy,
"Paris journals are not enamoured of any arrangement dependent upon the good faith of the Soviets and Germany.
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declare that the world will be settled so long as France is without a guarantee of her due Le Matim pins faith on America's attendance at the Genos Conference on the ground that THE SUBMARINE AGREEMENT.ading overmuch in this Borists.
America will be the bulwark against con- WASHINGTON, Jaimary 6th.
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It is learned in British quarters that Mr. Balfour and Mr. Hughes will prob In its final form the submarine resolu ably await a joint Sino-Japanese request mittes contains a clause inserted on a
tion adopted by the plenary Naval Com
to mediate in the Shantung disputa, be motion of the French delegation which, "referring to the impossibility of the use fore taking action regarding yesterday's of submarines against merchantmen with definite bresah when the Chinese declared out violating the requirements of civilised
nations,
says that as they were violated that, unices Japen accepted by Friday in the war of 1814-18," this specific French repudiation of the entire Gerinan theory the Chinese plans for payment of the and practice in regard to submarines has Kinochow-Tsinantu Railway in cash in apparently closed the Anglo-French in- stalments, conversations would end. The of the French attitude when the question cident arising out of a misunderstanding of the limitation of submarine British view is that the situation is so was discussed.
tonnage delicate that a joint request is neccesary:
સ. The Japanese, however, informed the Chinese last night they wore unwilling to "Join in such a request, although they did not object to the Chinese asking for mediation... SUBMARINE RESOLUTION GREATLY WIDENED.
WABILIZOTON, January 8th.
FRANCE'S REASON FOR HER STAND
DELAY GRANTED TO GERMANY.
CANNES January 7th. The meeting was presided over by the Belgian Prime Minister, Colonel Theanis grant Germany delay regarding a por
The Reparations Committee agreed to tion of the 1928 payments on conditions hitherto undetermined.
CANNER, January 7th. The Supreme Council is unexpectedly meeting again tonight in connection with the British request that Germany be Bathenau will be invited to attend. heard as regards, reparations. Dr.
AMERICA MAY ACCEPT THE -INVITATION.--
enthusiastic.
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THE HARTLEPOOL FIRE.
DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT TWO MILLIONS.
LONDON, January 7th The Hartlepool fire has been finally. extinguished. The damage is officially estimated at two millions, including 166 tenements many of which babitabla
areunia
SOUTH AFRICAN", STRIKE:
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modification of the White Australia policy Women and deputies burst into tears. will eventually become inevitable. Colour De Valera apparently has not yet lor- ed labour must, sooner or later, be ad-mally resigned though he said it would mitted under proper restrictions eal- be his duty to do so. He meats his sup- culated to prevent the fusion of races and porters; to-day and thers may still be racial hatred.
trouble "ahead, though it is intimated in the Sinn Fein army discipline will be maintained.
LATER. LITTLE DEMONSTRATION IN THE CHAMBER.
FARLIER CABLES.
GERMAN TRADE MENACE,
BRITISH INTEREST IN DUTCH EAST INDIES:
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Deputies and public" were labouring LONDON, January 6th, An article in the Timer on the German in the Dail announced the result of the under tense exaitement when the Speaker trade menace in the Dutch Indies points division first in Gaelic and then in Eng- out that these islands offer wide scope for further development, in which Britain some means Eashed to the wds out- The news of acceptance was by should take a proper share. A disturbing side. Great cheers arose, but there was feature is the paucity of British official little demonstration in the Chambers. representation in this territory. It is
lish.
hoped that useful work, may be accom- De Valera rose immediately and said it plished by the organisation of groups of would be his duty to resign, but he do non-competing firms for the purpose of clared to the country and the world that establishing joint sales bureaux. It is until the Irish people in a regular felt by many that it would be advantage manner disestablished it, the Republican ous to establish branch factories to retain constitution continued. a share of the trade at Insulinde.
"CLOSER COMMERCIAL
RELATIONS.
FRENCH-ECONOMIST'S INVITATION
TO BRITISH BUSINESS MEN-----
PAR18, January 6th. Farseeing business men on either side of the Channel are endeavouring to bring
dustrial interests. about closer business co-operation between French and British commercial and in-
Mr. Michael Collins pleaded for the appointment of a united "committee, re- presenting both parties, to take over the Lanchinery of Government. E *Thero -Wore remarkable scenes in Dabling after the decision was known. Griffith and his fellow plenipotentiaries were given a treindous reception.
EARLIER CABLES.
BUXING.I
CARPENTIER AND LEW)
MATCHED.
EWIS
» LONDON, January 6th. Carpentier and Kid Lewis have signed
M. Emil Labarthe, President of the French Economic. Union, who is now in London as a guest of the British Com- monwealth Union, cordially invited British business men to send & delegation articles to box for £1,000 aaide 'and 'a to France and see for themselves how purse in London in March. Franco-British trade can best be pro- moted-Havas.
FINANCIERS CITED TO
APPEAR. PROCEEDINGS OVER A CANADIAN
DEAL.
BRITISH SAMPLE ROOMS ABROAD.
With a view to stimulating the demand for British goods in foreign markets permanent sample rooms are to be estab lished in the chief trading centres abroad. MONTREAL, January 6th.
The first of these is being opened in The premises consist of two Forty-two prominent. Montreal finan-Brussels. THE POSITION NOW VERY GRAVE ciers have been summoned to appear large halle on the ground floor and a before an inquiry court on the 9th inst. series of rooms on an upper floor. Already JOHANNESBURG, January 8th.
in rogard to certain transactions of 120 British firms have taken space, and The strike position is very grave. General Smuts conferred with the exscu- resulting in reported heavy losses to the 180. The undertaking is receiving the Canadian Bank with a brokerage house there is accommodation for an additional tive of the industrial Federation and bank. coal to be supplied to Vereeniging power ing £150,000. requested the Federation to allow scab stations The Federation refused.
"LOAN" TO PERSIA. AMERICAN COMPANY ADVANCES A MILLION AND A HALF. DOLLARS
The manager of the brokerage active support of the Federation of house was arrested on a charge of steal-British Industries, who are acting as
agents in the matter.
VIGOROUS METHOD: MAINTAINING ORDER IN
PORTUGAL
Arrangements have been made to open similar rooms at Copenhagen, Madrid, and Toronto in the next few months. The scheme will, it is hoped, be afterwards extended to Stockholm, Tokyo, Bombay, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Johannes. LISBON, January 8th. burg, two or three towns in Australia, Following his declaration that the and in time to places all over the world. maintance of order is Portugal's first The work of the sample rooms will be. essential, the Premier, Sar. Cunha Leel complementary to the work of existing had General Gomez da Costa and the agents and distributors, whom it will Chist of the General Staff of the Repub-help-in-selling the goods of exhibitors lican Guard confined in a fortress for The need for a more effective display of criticising the Government.
ALLAHABAD, January 7th. A mezuage from Teheran sistes that the Persian Government has obtained & WASHINGTON January 8th
loan from an American company, the It is intimated in high official circles name of which has not been discloned, an PARIS, January 6th
that the Government is inclined to con- advance of a million and a half dollars Commenting upon the submarines ques tion, Le Temps expresses surprise that aider favourably the invitation to the against royalties payable by the Anglo- France's claim to the right to protect her international Economic Conference. Persian Oil Compay. The greater part coasts without having to rely on outside
of the advance will be devoted to paying help should raise sumpicion, while Gor
troope and police whose pay is months man specialists are again planning sub- marines of unprecedented strength. Thus
GERMANY INVITED TO SEND DELEGATES,
Carr, January 8th. At Mr. Lloyd George's suggestion, the
The Naval Committee adopted the the German Professor Flamm Istely Root resolution declaring that gabmarine worked out complete specifications for meeting of the Supreme Council resolved commanders violating international law submarines up to nearly ten thousand to invite Germany to send delegates to submarine warfare will be guilty of tons of 28 knots, and mounting 8-in, guns Paris where they will be within easy onll- piracy The resolution was later wideo Le Temps hears that motors, and parts Mr Lloyd George, urged the undeatr ed in order to include commanders of are manufactured merely abroad, par- ability of discuing reparations in the
rarabinus of all types.
haps in Spain-Havas
abmance of the Germans.**
in arrear.
DUTCH EAST INDIES LOAN OVERSUBSCRIBED.
A memange from New York watch that the Datch Rast Indies for million
Lordon," January šla.
dollar loan ia oversabecribed.
GENERAL ELECTION
PROSPECTS," RUMOURS OF "AN EARLY DIS SOLUTION DISCOUNTED.
British goods abroad has been felt, and various ambitious schemes of travelling. exhibitions have been put forward since the Armistice.
The London Divorce Court has made absolute 316 decrees nisi, this being the Lowson, January öth.
record for one day only The making shows that the prospects of an early minute, the judge saying: "Uscreen ni
Baquiry "in political circles to-day absolute of the decrees gotupied half.. General Election do not appear so strong cases numbered 1 to 310, to to-day's causo
wore roomily,
Timb, are made absolute.
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