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CABLES."

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENOT.]

NEAR EAST PEACE' AGREEMENT.

BIR CHARLES HARINGTON'S MES- SAGE TO BRITISH TROOPS.

CONSTANTINO FL, October 11th. General Sir Charles Harrington bas issued an Order of the Day announcing the agreement and saying the arrange- meat was only made possible for twe reasons; frstly, the wonderful forebear. ance of the British troops under the most trying circunstances, which was a fine example of British" discipline; and, secondly, the action of the British Government in sending out such splendid reinforcements, both navni, military and airforce, without delay.

He adds, Fam confident the Convention we have signed to-day will remove all pressure and danger from the British troops and help considerably towards the establishment of a lasting peace.

BARLIER CABLES, »

GREEK DELEGATES RESERVE

THEIR SIGNATURE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 131, 1999.

MARZÍME CABLES,

FAR

LATEST CABLES. NEW FRENCH AMBASSADOR THE PROBLEM OF RUBBER

TO BERLIN.

PARIS, October 11th."

M. Demargerie, Ambassador to Brussels, has been appointed to Berlin. He will be succeeded by M. Herbette,

THE PROHIBITION DISPUTE AMERICAN STEAMSHIP OWNERS INCLINED TO "ACOERT REGULATION.

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RESTRICTION.S

PROPOSALS BY BRITISH GOVERN. MENT.

Loxoox, October 11th Mr. Churchill has approved the proposals in the supplementary report of the Colonial Office Bubber Committee, which recom- mends a scheme of Government intervent~. tion to operate in Ceylon, the Malay States and the Straits Settlements is soon aa pos-

sible.

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NEW YORK. October 11th. American steamship owners are inclined The scheme has been framed to allow the to acquiesce in the prohibition regulation, export, on the minimum duty, of sixty per while urging the passage of the Ship Sub-cent. of the standard production, as a first sidy Bill. The directors of their associa stage. It during the second quarter after tion have made a statement to the effect the initiation of the scheme, or in any sub- that the nasociation believe the friends of sequent three monthe, rubber has not probibition will appreciate the situation averaged at least a shilling per lb., the per- and be among the strongest advocates of centage of standard production exportable giving American ships every assistance at the "minimam duty shall be reduced to necessary.

fifty-fire. If that reduction is ineffective in raising the average price over the following three months to Ts. 3d, then it shall be re- duced to fifty per cent, and so on, by five per cont. reductions, until that average price is secured.

EARLIER CABLES.

TEST CASE BY CUNARD Co...

New You, October 11th.

I is stated that the Cunard Company will bring a test case nader Attorney Mebaxia, October 11th. The agreement, signed at 6. 10 this motships way not bring liquor within the three- General Daugherty's ruling that foreign ing, provides for the evacuation of Thrace mile limit. within Efteen days, the installation of the Turkish administration within thirty days Bmitation of Turkish gendarmerie. to eight thousand, the establishment of un Allied

covering force on the west bank of the

Maritza, the creation of a neutral zone inside a line drawn Aften kilometres from the Straits, with a demilitarised zoue beyond, also a neutral zone in the Ishid Peninsul inside a liqu extending from Ghebzeh to Shileh, with a demilitärised zone of forty kilometres beyond...

Both sides agre to suspend reinforce- menta 31:0 Tortifications. The Greek delegates reserved their signature on the ground that the terms dil not accord with their instructions.

GENERAL HARINGTON'S CANDOUR PRODUCES

CORDIALITY.

The company's counsel has gone to Washington to confer with the Attorney General preparatory to petitioning the Sup- reme Court for an injunction restraining the Governant from, enforcing the liquor

ban.

THE CESAREWITCH. WON BY AN OUTSIDER.

Losnoy, October 1st,

The Cesarswitch resulted as futors: Light Dingood (100-1), 1; The Villager (40-1),2; Ceylonese (10-1), 3. Thirty-one ran, Won by neck, three lengths separating second and third.

'CONSTITUTION OF IRISH FREE STATE.

LONDON, October 11st. The Dublin Provisional Parliament has

passed the committee stage of the Free State Constitution without" naterial alteration."

TREATY WITH IRAK SIGNED,

LONDUN, October 11th.

It is proposed to form local committees in Ceylon and Malaya and a Central Advisory Committee in London to facilitate the operation of the scheme. The proposals Ceylon, Malaya and the Straits at an early will be submitted to the Legislatures of

data.

It is understood that the Rubber Growers' Association has obtained assur-

ances of co-operation, in the event of Gor-

ernment action in Britishy territories, on the part of a satisfactory number of British estates in foreign territories, which means voluntary restriction of output."

The aforementioned scheme is regarded practically as Scheme 2 in the previous Colonist Office report, in an improved

form,

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LATKE.

The Rubber Report has been officially cabled to the Governors of the Crown Colonies.

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BRITISH NEWSPAPER OPINIONS

ON THE REPORT.

Loasox, October 11th.

EASTERN CABLE HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE ARMED ROBBERY AT SHUM

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER's iGENOT.)

`UHINA'S' PROBLEMS,

SPEECHES AT CHINESE LEGATION DINNER?

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LONDON, October 11th."

At the dinner at the Chinese Legation, mentioned yesterday, at which Sir Ronald Macleay, C.M.G., the new British Minis ter to China and Mr. E. C. Wilton, the new Associate Chief-Inspector of the Salt Administration at Peking.were the guests of honour, Mr. Choa Hsin Chu, in his speech, pointed out that Sir Roald Mac2 leay and Mr. Wilton were both familiar with China. He assured them they would receive a hearty welcome by the Chinese Government Officials, particularly by Dr. Wellington Koo. China urgently needed financial support.

Mr. Wilton, in replying, expressed his willingness, with the co-operation of his Chinese colleagues, to assist the Chinese

problems of the Salt Administration. Government to work out the most delicate

Sir Ronald Macleay, in responding, said that if China wanted foreign capital she must give a guarantee to her creditors, TRADE POSSIBILITIES OF CHINA,

SPEECHES AT SINO BRITISH TRADE ASSOCIATION DINNER.

LONDON, October 11th. When toasting the Republic of China at the first annual luncheon of the Sino- British Trade Association, Sir W. De Frece said there was every reason why Great Britain should support China, in her fight through unprecedented obstacles, The rubber, report does not find much Envour with The Times, which is of opinto a position of undoubted trade import- ion that the scheme has been produced ance. rather late in the day. In view of the completely changed aspect of the market. it believes the free play of supply and demand is the most natural and efficient method of establishing the squilibrium of rubber, as of any other industry. The present scheme, however, is much better than the warlier crude plans and probably has as good chance as any such project could have, of achieving the desired object.

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The "object of the Association was to encourage Chias, and the Chinese Govern ment, to attain that stability which every Englishman interested in trade hoped would be secured. Commercial possibili. ties were great and a large part of China was not yet touched by Western traders. The Financial Times thinks the idea of He hoped the British Government would

COUNCIL..

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FINANCE COMMITTEE.

'BAILWAY VOTI

SHUI PO,

KOBBERS WHO WANTED TO BENT A HOOM.

An armed robbery took place at No. 39, A meeting of the Finance Committee Nam Cheong, Shum Shui Po, on Wednes." pas afterwards beld, the COLONIAL STORE. | day ovening. Two men came to the house TARY presiding:

at seven o'clock and said they wanted to reat the first floor, which was vacant, After being shown round, they said they would like to consult two friends who were waiting in the street for them. The two men in the street were brought in, and, after all four had expressed satis- faction with the cooms, they were asked to 350.00 pay a deposis. Instead of drawing out

The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of $3,000 in aid of the following

votes

Kowloon-Canton Railway, "Other

Charges, General Štaff:- Electric Fans and Light joy. Locomotive, Carriage and Wagon

Department:- Powersu

Trafic Department:-

Electric Fans and Light

Total

4,380.00

the money, however, they drew out pistols and a dagger with which they menacéd the inmates of the house and drove them into a cubiolo and there bound and gagged $71.00

thems Money and jewellery to the valua $5,001.00 of 807 were stolen, The robbers made

good their escape.

The CHAIRMAN: These items are now

naked for because the Government for some time past has been negotiating with the LAUGHING AT A POLICEMAN China Light and Power Company on the

.. THE SEQUEL IN COURT. question to which His Excellency has re- ferred in his speech, namely, doing away with direct current and transforming direct current on the premises into alter nating current.. It is anticipated that there will be a saving of almost 30 per cent, in future.

The accounts in the meantime have stood over while these

negotiations have been going on and this money is due back to September last year.

Approved.

PURCHASE OF A LORRY."

The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote sum of $9,000 on account of Police De partment. Special Expenditure, Purchase of 1 ton Ford lorry for New Territory work.

The CHAIRMAN: This has been before members. It is for transport for police stations in the New Territories.

Approved.

· STRIKE EXPENSES.

The Officer "Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of 820,849 in aid of the vote Miscel laneous Services, Strike Expenses.

A Chinese youth who appeared, at the Magistracy, yesterday moming, told Mr. Hamilton that he saw a constable strike"a few coolies and when he laughed at the

incident ho was arrested.

The Constablo said that the defendant and a number of others were causing an obstruction on the Star Ferry Wharf.” Ho therefore told them to move on and they all did so with the exception of the defen- dant, who refused to move.

The Magistrats (to defendant); ' I sup pose you thought it funny that the con- stable should have to strike someone?.

The defendant: Well, only laughed. The Magistrate: All right, you will get plenty of laughing in prison. You will ave to go there for seven days if you can- not pay a fine of 85.

The youth evidently did not fancy a week's laughter in gaol for he asked par mission to go to his master to collect the money to pay the fine. This was granted.

BATHING IN WINE.

A CHINESE CUSTOM PROVES COSTLY.

The proceedings opened last night with a speech by General Harington, who repeat ed his declaration of the 9th inst. that the terms offered the Turks were final, the dis-. e-son between General Harington and the Turks having the most larmonious ending with handshakes. The former emphasised the danger of the Turks alvaaring into the neutral zones. He pointed out that Britain had many fine soldiers, ships, guns nad It is officially announced that a treaty of aircraft, and would make a dangerous for" Alliance Letween Britain and Iraq was bat suggested that it would Lea pily to use signed at Bagdad on Tuesday by the British them on the eve of the peace conference High Commissioner, Sir Percy Cox, and He therefore hoped that Angora bad replick the Prime Minister. of Iraq as, plenipoten favourably.

tiaties. Imet Pasha replied that he desired com- Sir Percy Cox aunounced that as soon as plete agreement as soon as possible. The the frontiers of Iraq bari buon settled and,hout Is. 3d. per pound would certainly waive the Boxer Indemnity, on the under transport of coal; $1,800, cooking utensils: Posed a fine of $54, with the alternative. draft convention was then read. Ismet com-stable government e-tablished, Britain, pro- menting and General Harington explainingvided that the provisions of the treaty were various points.

General Earington, replying to a ques secure the admission of Iraq to the League carried out, would use her goud offices to tion concerning the neutral zones euid that of Nations, us provided by the treaty. The the spirit mattered, not the form.

British Government opined that this was willing to shake hands with Lancet Pasha

mandatory relation.

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the sole means of legally terminating the

LoxvGs, October 11th.

in proof of mutual good faith Ismét promptly rose and shook handy with General Harington in the friendliest man. The Irak treaty remains in force for ner. Thereafter the misgiving of the

twenty years. The King of Irak agrees to Turks seemed to disappear. They did not be guided by the advice of the British High demur to the proposal to reduce the gen-Commissioner on all important mattera affecting international and financial obliga. tions and the interests of Britain for the whole period of the treaty,

darmerie.

The meeting broke up at nine in the evening to permit of the preparation of the definitive text, the Allied Generala pro- ceeding on board the cruiser Carynform to meet the Greek General

COMPLETE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEUTRAL ZONES BY

SUNDAY NIGHT.

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SHIPPING LIABILITIES OF SOVEREIGN STATES,

LONDON, October 11th.

· The Intercational Maritime Conference The Baal signature was expected at one in London adopted resolutions that sove. this morning, but the Generals had not-reign states ought to accept all liabilities returned. The houra passed with a crowd in respect of ships they own or operate; of officers, journalists and others waiting similarly to private owners. in the stuffy rooms apprehensive of a hitch until the arrival of the Generals at three this morning dispelled fears.

A brief meeting followed, after which it was announced that agrement had been reached, and that signature would follow immediately six copies had been, prepared. Another tedious wait, due to the difficulties of typing, followed. Meanwhile General Harington conversed privately with Ismet Pasha, who agreed to the complete establishment of neutral zones by Sunday night. A Turkish battalion at five this morning turned out with band and discoursed, strange mue in Iront of the conference chamber, including choruses by the bandamen, the latter being unpreceden ted among Turkish soldiers. At length na dawa was breaking the copies were ready

For signature.

GREEK DELEGATES "AWAIT INSTRUCTIONS FROM. THEIR GOVERNMENT The declaration of the Greek General Mazarakis attached to the Convention was rend stating that, the question of the real frontier of Thrice had been ignored and the issues were political, the Greek delegates was unable to ign, without instructions from their Government.

Ismot Pasha asked whether, if the Greek Government refused to sign the Powers would see that the agreement was carried

LONDON; October 11th. The "Conference of the International Maritime Committee lengthily considered the Hague shipping roles and agreed that they afforded a practical and fair solution of the problem of clauses in biils of lading limiting shipowners" liabilities. They de- cided to take steps to draft" an Interna tional Convention as being the most de sirable means of solving the problem, and to bring the subject before the Diplomatic Conference sitting at Brussels on October 17th.

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RUSSIA AND BORDER STATES

RETAL, October 11th. According to a message from Moscow, the Soviet Government has sureed to the proposal of Esthenia to hold a disarmament conference between Russia and the border States on the 80th inst, BRITAIN'S DEBT TO AMERICA

LONDON, October 11th The British Goverment will pay the United States fifty million dollars, on the 16th fast on account of the current year's interest on Britain's Debt.

REVOLT OF IRISH, REBEL PRISONERS.

Loxton, October 11th.

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stabilising the price of rubber round

easier to impose than remove.

has opened for the rubber companies.

The Westminster Gazette says a new era

be beneficial to the industry. The advan-standing that it would be allocated for the Ceylon planters' likely objections are tage of such a scheme will mainly accruo to the Java and Sumatra companies, if the education of Chinese on Western lines, overruled and if the Dutch Government here or in China... remarks that an export tax may be found who was the guest of honour, emphasised dosa, not follow the British example. It Mr. Woodman, Chinese Consul General,

China's friendly relations with Great Britain, since commercial relations first began. China never had trouble with British traders, like the trouble experi enced with those of other nations. Great Britain had treated China with the utmost justice. Mr. Haynes, a Director of the Association, emphasised the unlimited chances which China offered to British finance, shipping and industry.

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[BY COURTESY OF “* TUZ CHINA MAIL”]

PROPOSED EXPORT DUTY.

SINGAPORE, October 11th., The Stevenson committee recommends

scheme for rubber restriction in

British territory. An export daty should be imposed on 00 per cent. of standard production not exceeding Id. per pound and increasing above 60 per cent. scheme should operate in Malaya from November 1st.

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THE MYSTERY OF ENVER

PASHA.

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HIS DEATH NOW SAID TO BE A CERTAINTY,

BERLIN, October 11th. Referring to the recent report that Enver Pasha had defeated two Soviet divisions nrar Samarkand, a Moscow telegram from the Russian Telegraph Agency says that no auch Baithe occarred. Moreover, Eurer Pasha's death has been established with the atmost certainty.

(A little while ago it was reported that: Eaver Pasha had been killed. A subsc quent message stated that he had defeated

Soviet force,]"

RECOVERY OF THE MARK. GERMAN GOVERNMENT TO TAKE SUDDEN ACTION.

BELLIN, October 11th.

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An old Chinese woman who was charged at the Magistracy, yesterday morning, with the unlawful possession of three gallons of Chinese wine pleaded as an to bathe in, as she had just given birth excuse that the wine was for her daughter to a little girl. She added that the wing we brought down from the country.

The Magistrate (Mr. Hamilton) im-

of a month's imprisonment,"

The CHAIRMAN: This is the final vote in connection with the strike. It wa indicated last time that there would be further items to come. This includes an amount of $1,373 in respect of cleaning, repairing and painting some motor. lorries which her 150.93,033 is respect of losses were loaned to us, reconditioning on the Kinshan and Fatehan steamers, despatched by the steamship company to Canton; 81,920, not paid in respect of the;

ones-for the preparation of rice as we this is the purchase of tar beilers-new had to feed the population; 85,200; com passionate grauts which we undertook to B. & S. SHIP DISABLED. pay to the relatives of people killed in,

couple of days before the strike ended A telegram has been received by blesers." the Shatin shootings $1,613, for the naval TAIKOO TUG SENT TO ASSISTANCE... exhmination service which was instituted it also includes $3,883, regimental pay to Butterfield and Swire, stating that the s.s military ranks drafted into the police inuichowe has been disabled. She is mak the jaapchnion's strike. The total vote ing, water in No. 2 hold. The vessel is at present at anchor in Kuan Bay. about. is 820,849,

Approved.

50 miles to tie nosth of Amoy.

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A PUBLIC WORKS VOTE.

The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of 94,100 in aid of the following Public Works Department, Other Charges: Incidental Expenses, General...8 700.00 Transport and Travelling Ex-

penses

3,700.00

..$4,400.00

Total

The OSALEMAN. The vote for the first is $3,000 and the vote for the second 89,000. These increases are asked for on accouné of increased work.

Approved.

VISIT OF HL.H. TEL PRINCE OF WALES.

Details of what has occurred are not ret to hand but it is thought that the steamer has had her plates damaged by some sub- mergel obstruction. The tag Taiko leaves. early this morning, with the necessary salvage plant for Knýan Bay.

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SHANGHAI LIBEL ACTION.

BRITISH SOLICITOR CLAIMS

Tus. 50,000 DAMAGES.

The Mayor of Holborn presided, in the absence of the Lord Mayor of London.

CHINA'S POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

An action for damnges for alleged libel PEK130, October 12th.

was started in the United States Court The formal opening of the third session

for China" at Shanghai, last week, the of Parliament was held in the use of

The Officer Administering the Govern plaintiff being Mr. Lawrence K. Kentwell Representatives this morning The Pre- ment recommended the Council to vote, who claims the sum, di Tia. 50,000 from sident, the Premior, the Cabinet, 235 sum of $27,235 in aid of the vote Miscel China Press, Inc. (Delaware). The libet members of the Lower House and 190. laneous Services, Visit of H.R... the consists of a report in the defendants Senators were present. Speeches were Prince of Wales.

papers the Evening Star and the Chinis delivered by the resident and the Premier.The CHAIRMAN: This completes this Press alleging that charges of fraud and The Speaker of the House of Representa vote The summary of expenses is a fraudulent misrepresentation had been. tives emphasised that the drafting of the follows: Pavilion and pylons, $82,483; made against the plaintiff in an action Constitution must be carried out,

reception and ball, $15.343; decorations by Mr. H. B. Clough in the British: Following the ceremony, the Cabinet met and illuminations, 836,812; miscellaneous Supreme Court for China. The plaintiff and informally discussed the question of charges $14,176. The total is $127,315.76. Bays charge so made and caused to be submitting their appointment to Purliament A vote of $100,000 has been taken and this published by the, defendant was and is for approval.

is the balance required. I do not know false, scandalous, malicious and unprivile whether members require any details, ged, sad, exposed him to public hatred, FORMER U.S. MINISTER TO CHINA The cost of the ball and pavilion, mis contempt and obloquy by imputing to hir

cellaneous charges are the main items dishoneety and dishonourable conduct. Of the miscellaneous charges the main items are the polo ground arrangements, Public Works stores issued to various functions and a number of quite scall items, printing, cables, postage, furniture and so on." Approved.

ITAL

Hazicom, October 11th, Dr. Paul Reinsch has arrived from Paking A considérable rally in the mark has and is lying very ill at the Interna occurred, owing to widespread reports that tional Hospital the Goverment is contemplating drastic the mark. Details of the measures are measures to prevent further depreciation uf

still secret.

According to the Berliner Togbelaft, the Government intends to take andden celion in order to prevent speculators taking defensive action in advance. All accounts

#ternly with traffic in foreign exchanges:

INTERA

ÜHINESE JOURNALISTS' ĠIFT.

SHANGHAI, October 12th.

NEW HARSOUK LAUNCHES.

The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote a num of $14,000 in aid of the voto Police, Special Expenditure, New Harbour Launcheats

LORRY FOR. KOWLOON NRCADE.

The CHAIRMAN'- »-The but was $34,000, The Officer Administering the Govern- The Chinese Journalists' Club at Shangment recommended the Council to rote but part of the 1921 vote lapsed becani

sum of $2,000 in aid of the rote Fublic the launches were not far onough Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, His-vanced. It is really in the nature of colianeous, (61) 2-tot 307TY for Kowloon rerote

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Approved. RE-DISTRIBUTION OF VOTES-PUBLIC WORKS.

EXTRAORDINARY

hii is despatching a presentation rug to the National Press Club, Washington, a an appreciation of courtesies extended to the

Conference.

General Harington replied that it was Seven guards and one prisoner were killed agree that the Government will deal Chinese journalists at the Washington Roads, understood that the Povers agreed to sbis besides several wounded in yesterday's

outbreak at Mountjoy Gaol at Paris.

Jamet Pasha replied: "Very well; I am,

SLIGHT DROP IN WHOLESALE prepared to sign.""*.

PRICES.

The signing occupied sime time, as each of the mx sheets of the six copies of the

LONDON, October 11th. Convention had to be initialled or signed, and Lumet Parba carefully compared each The Board of Trade-index-number for papy to see that there were no discre-wholesale prices in September was 1.3

below that for Anzuste

GERMAN GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION

BERLIN, October 11th

The Cabinet have unanimously decided to isme ordinances to limit apeculation in foreign currencies, in order to prevent &

further fall of the mark.

VISIT OF US:A. FLEET TO SHANGHAI,

...The CHAIRMAN: “This is for the Public Works Department w

The Hon. Mr. Laxa pointed out that

TES CHAIRMAN: This document har been on an earlier vote an expenditure of 99,000 before members. It is simply a readjust had been approved for the purchase of a ment of money not required for certain one-ton lorry whereas this was stated to heads and its allocation to other heads on be a two ton lorry

Maybe which more will be spent this year than The DIRECTOR OF Paco Wonds explain been voted. The Director of Public that the lorry was a one-tos rabicle. Works will be able to furnish full parti- Approved.

|culars If anybody would like to nak him. The redistribution was approved.

SHANGHAI, October 12th,

Admiral. Anderson, aboard the U.8.8. Huron, with the Caited States Destroyered Division, leaves to day for Amey, Hongkong

and Manila.—Reater,

(Continued as fuch $).