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LONDON, July 7th Lloyd's Register shows the world's shipping as 64,641,000 tons compared with 54,023,000 tons in June last year and 42,514,000 tons in 1914.

Britain's shares respectively arc 19,304,000 tons and 19,954,000:

The United States' tonnage has de creased by 579,000 tons and the world's sailing tonnage has fallen by 1,715,000 aines 1914 to 1,611,000 of which $50,000 is owned by the United States

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[THROUGH REUSER'S AGENOC), **UNREST IN TEK NORTE. GOVERNMENT WILL PROTECT BRITISH INTERESTS,

LONDON, July 6th In the House of Coinmons at question time Mr. Austen Chamberlain' said that no Note had been sent to the Russian Government as regards Chiba, but he must reserve to His Majesty's. Govern- ment full liberty to take whatever action they might think was required.—(Minis terial cheers) He deprecated the assump

STRIKE SERVICES OF THE HONGKONG

CHINESE.

VALUABLE WORK BEING DONE IN MANY

DEPARTMENTS.

Though the number of Chinese who have holdly come forward on the side of peace and order and are taking their part in the carrying out of the emergency measures for the benefit of the whole community is not commensurate with the Barge Chinese population, it is by no means nogligible, and their whole-hearted and enthusiastle response to the call of duty is most gratifying. The following is a brief summary of the work "they have already done or are doing:-

CONTROL OF FOOD,

Four Chinese gentlemen were appoint

MERCHANTS' "GUARD.

Under the auspices of the Chinese- The British Dominions steel and iron tien that the Government wers considered by the Government to assist Mr. N. I General Chamber of Comberes the var tonnage is 2,000,000, increase of ing proposals to alter their policy to- 83,000, Germany 2,803,000, a decrease of 1-wards Russia, but the situation needed / Smith in the control of food. It is unious firms in the Chinese district are 2,105,000, the United States 11,805,000, an careful watching daily. The Government necessary to go into details as regards organising a Merchants: Guard for th increase of 8,788,000, Holland 2,525,000. must be free to act as necessary to pro- the valuable work the Food Controller purpose of keeping a more vigilant watch

increase of 1,114,000, and Japan teet British interests. Ho promised that 3,741,000, an increase of 2,099,000,

make the earliest possible declaration to buffice it to say that through the charts and will work under the supervision of if there was to be any change he would and his assistants, buvo aireany dune, on their shops. They will be unarmed,

the food problem of the Colony has been the Captain Superintendent of Police. the Commun.

GOVERNMENT'S INFORMATION. taken well in hand, and that all the elucid

TERRY PASSES. commodities have been available for Sale LONDON, July 6th. In the House of Commons, replying at reasonable and not inlated prices. to Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Chamber- lain said the speeches of the Soviet Am The sale of pork was stopped for one ed to act at the Railway Station in Kow- a investiture at Buckinghambassador in Peking afforded sufficient day, and for one day only, whilst beef toon, and at the City Hall, for the pur Palace. His Majesty the King bestowed ground for his recent statement with and pork are now readily obtainable|pose of issuing passes to Chinese travel- the silver medal of the Board of Trade regard to Soviet influence fomenting from numerous street bawkers, who bringing by the Tsimshatsui Ferry, for gallantry at sen on Messrs. John troubles in China, but the Government

THE YAUMATI FERRY. Cropper, former Chief Officer of the had other evidence which he considered their wares to the very doors, and at reasonable prices. The Committee of Howes Castle, and Stanley Garrett, inexpedient to publish. former apprentice of the steamer Epre-

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LONDON, July 8th.

mont Castle for helping to rescue chree survivors of the steamer Loong Sang which foundered in Hongkong harbour during the typhoon of August 15th.

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BRITAIN'S FOREIGN POLICY. HOUSE OF LORDS 'DEBATE.

LONDON, July 6th. In the House of Lords, Lord Oxford and Asquith initiated a debate on foreign policy in Europe, in which Lord Grey, participating. opposed the idea of a policy of British isolation as impossible.

Lord Balfour, replying said that with regard to the evacuation of Cologne the Government was awaiting the German reply to the Franco-British disarmament note. He was disinclined to agree with Lord Grey's contention that the prestige of European civilisation had declined since the war, but such would be the case if an agreement did not emerge from the German suggestion. The Government did not consider that progress in arbitra tion principles would be helped, by our axuming additional responsibilities in Eastern Europe beyond those covered by the covenant of the League of Nations.

Concluding the debate, Lord Chan cellor Cave said the pact had not yet been framed, but would be in the course of negotiation in a few days.

HOME TENNIS. BOROTRA AND LACOSTE WIN DOUBLES.

LONDON, July 6th. The Wimbledon Tennis Tournament concluded to day in beautifully fine wea thes in the Mixed Doubles anni, Jean feated De Morpurgo and Misas Ryan by Borotra and Mdlle. Suzanne Lengien de- 0-3.5-3. The French pair won the firs the games rather easily, Borotes's accu- rate overhead smashing being a big factor. De Morpurgo and his partner took the next three in great style, but the sixth went to the French pair and with Mlle. Lenglen playing magnificently, the French struck irresistible form and secured the set. The French team-work was superb and after each side had won s game in the second sat, Baretra and Lenglen went to 41 De Morpurgo and Miss Ryan could not cope with the splendid variety of strokes executed by their French contemporaries.

Borotra, partnered by his singles con- querer, Lacoste, scored his second success of the tournament by defeating the American pair, Hennessey and Casey, by three sets to two in a magnificently. fought match in which each combination secured twenty-eight games,

Commander Kenworthy urged that be

Chinese gentlemen have been appoint-

Through Chinese efforts and enterprise

fore any drastic step was taken, all the the Tung Wah Hospital also co-operated the service of the Yaunati Ferry is still facts and the full reasons for such steps with the Chinese Assistant Food Con-being maintained should be submitted to the House of Com-trollers as regards the sale of pork.. mons.

CONTROLLER OF LABOUR

Dr. S. W. Teo was appointed Cou troller of Chinese Labour, and, with the

Mr. Chamberlain replied that the Gov- ernment must be carried on. He was anxious always to proceed with the full knowledge of the House of Commons where possible, and with their support, but it was incompatible with the duties assistance of three or four: Chinese,. of his office that he should undertake that all actions should be paralysed in emer-organised a Labour Bureau which is gency until the House of Commons was functioning with the greatest efficiency

thousand Chinese have been informed.

Nearly a enrolled, and out of this number workers. have been assigned to various emergency. duties. Fresh recruits are coming in

Replying to Mr. Clynes, Mr. Chamber- lain deprecated the assumption that the Government was considering a change of policy, and concluded by appealing to everyone, in the critical circumstances, to refrain from language that might make daily. them more dangerous than they already were,

HEADS OF LEGATIONS

Questioned as regards the Chinese negotiations conducted by the Italo- Freach Ministers, and the American Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Austen Chamber- Iain said that nothing would de decided ithout the consent of all the heads of the Legations,

Mr. Trevelyaa asked whether any action would be taken without reference

POLICE RESERVES. About 20 Chinese hare enrolled, as special constables, under the feadership of four Chinese who have had previons experience of the work, and they are performing valuable services in patrolling the streets, acting as guards on the trans, duing special duty at various places such

the European as the Star Ferry, etc. They form a most special constables, with whom they are working in close co-operation.

to the House Government, and Mr. useful complement to Chamberlain answerd in the negative,

CENSORSHIP

Censors of cables (under the S.C.A,)}; of postal matters (under the Postmaster-

APPEAL FOR PRAYERS,

LONDON, July th The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued an appeal for prayer in churches and homes on behalf of Chria- tians engaged in missionary and espe cially educational work in China, also General), and of Chinese newspapers any Britons who may be endangered and (under the S.CA.) were appointed, and whom gesta responsibility in this time have been functioning satisfactorily. The the statesmen of different nationalities on

For them we ask wisdom, labour involved is necessarily great, but of crisis.

the Censors (numbering over 60) are work- ing whole-heartedly, so that the necessary delay in the delivery of cables and postal matter may be reduced to a minimum.

Ponsiderats and generous handling of a situation of extraordinary difficulty."

(Continued on next Column).-

FIGHTING IN MOROCCO. FRENCH REPULSE VIOLENT. ATTACKS

Pants, July 8th." A message from Fez states that violent Riff attacks on the night of July 5th on a group of French positions in upper Leben, near. Ainmatout, were repulsed with heavy losses.

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AGITATORS STILL ACTIVE.

SHANGHAI, July 6th.

FIRE-EXTINGUISHING CORPS.

A Chinese Fire Extinguishing Corps is being formed.

CHINESE WOMEN VÕLUNTEER WORKERS.

Chinese lady volunteer workers are being enlisted, and several are already performing useful services.

HONGKONG YOLUNTEER CORPS

AND BOY SCOUTS.

Chinese have joined the E ogkong Volunteer Defence Corps, and Chinese Boy Scouts are maintaining the prestige of their organisation by performing much useful work for the public good

AMBULANCE SERVICE.

About 50 Chinese have been enrolled for the Ambulance Service organised

under the St. John's Ambulance Brigade.

been defrayed by Mr. Ho Kom Tong who The cost of uniforms and equipment has himself has joined the Corps as an active member. Chinese medical practition- -ershare, alio attached theniselves to the

Corps.

PROTECTION OF LABOUR A Chinese Labourera" Protection A ciation is in course of formation, and when formed will have a most beneficent effect. The members will maintain the right to work, and to earn a living wage, and will not tolerate intimidations which are now so prevalent

Other useful work is being performed by the Chinese, but it may be detrimental to public interest to enter into all details.

HALT IN NEGOTIATIONS,

FERINO, July 7th.

The bulk of the power supply of elecIt is admitted in Legation circles that.: tricity has been discontinued. A number the negotiations with the Chinese Gor of mills are installing their ownment with regard to Shangbai are at present at a standstill, but the opinion motors.

prevails that Mr. MacMurray's arrival

à day or two. will probably produce a development in SHANGHAI SITUATION.

Agitators are taking advantage of the The French advanced north-west of discontinuance of the electricity, supply Kifane, after a sharp engagement, in and are furthering unrest, but no serious. The French pair were in the ascendant which arms and munitions were captur trouble has occurred.

at the start, but the Americans fought splendidly, Casey's terrific service being a feature of the game. Casey also show- cd surprising strength overhead. Borotra and Lacoste covered the court better than did their American opponents, who, how ever, won two sets by sheer hard hitting. In the deciding set, Borotra was superb. No ball was too far for him to get at, and his anticipation was uncannily accurate. Hia kills were just untakeable. Hennessey played well, but appeared to tire towards the close. The score wae 6-4, 11-9, 40, 1-6, 6-3.

COUNTY CRICKET.

# LONDON, July 6th At Hate, Yorkshire defeated Somerset by an iinings and 150 runs. Yorkshire batted Lirst and compiled 414 runs for nine wickets (declared), Somer-

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General Naulin, the commander of the Thirtieth Corps has been appointed Commander in Chief in Morocco.

In view of recent enemy infiltrations, The intimidation of tramwaymen is the women and children have left Taza being carried on without abatement.

precautionary measure.

Last evening, a crowd of a hundred, in- cluding a number of former tramway men, held up a car conveying thirty tramway fitters from the repair shopa They forged the fitters to accompany them tu Chinese territory."

About half the telephone operators have resumed work

QUESTIONS IN COMMONS. ."

LONDON, July 8th.

In the House of Commons, questioned As regards the situation in Morocco,

The body of an American member of the crew of the as. President Pierce has been found in a creek, whilst a British bluejacket has been missing for sixty hours and has not yet been found..

Mr. Austen Chamberlain did not, co sider that British intereats in Tangier were in immediate danger, but they were watching the situation carefully. Fur ther questioned as to whether the House

At the inquest on the man who was would be given an opportunity to discuss the situation before action would be taken shot by the American seaman Dizik, it which would commit Britain to naval was stated that the decided was shot by or military operations, Mr. Chamberlain the sailor when the latter was protecting was unable to give such, 13 assurance and Municipal officer. Two men who wore declared that if the Government conclud arrested were charged at the Mixed Bet's first innings produccER BRA Tangier zone their hands must be free, other for firing crackers. The first was ed there was a serious menace to the Court, cas for inciting to riot and the Earle scored Robinson wickets for 65 70DA. Following one added that a reply had not yet been remanded on bail, and the other nomin- Somerset were all out in their cond sent to the Spanish request of July 1st ally Ened innings for 188 Macaulay taking four and cannot be sent until the Governmen wickets for, ruiss

haa further considered the matter. fre defent.

"At Cheltenham Glo

ed Worcestershire by four their first innias Wafcester was all our for 91, Parker

eight sickets for 49 runs and wicket for all his puzdro

Glouceste innings 135, Biting six viloy 62 runs and reg xin handp3h wicket this season Going in time, Worcester made 156, amigo taking four wick for runs. In their second venture, Gloucester spomed 113 for the loss of six prickets, Hammond compiling 56 and Rook, taking five wickets

for 83 runt."

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

The followingstyphoon waardiga havo been received by the merické Consulater General, by cable, from the Manila Ob- servatory:-

The Japanese community in raising sub- scriptions for the purpose of making a presentation to the Volunteers and naval landing parties in recognisition of their services. So far, nearly $10,000 have been Aubscribed.

CHUNGKING POSITION.

SHANGHAI, July 7th.

A wireless micssage from Chungking Received 10.30 am, July 7th-Ty-dated July 6th states that the Japanese phoon in about 128 Long. E 17 Lat N., Concession was surrounded by a crowd

all day long. The Japanese Consul con moving W

aidera list a collision is likely but the authorities have taken no effective ac-

Received 11.26 am, July 7th:Cyclone or typhoon E. of Aparri, less than 300 miles distant moving W. or W.N.W.

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SANGHAI, July 7th. The shipping situation remains the same and the concentrated intimidation of the last few days has resulted in s number of tramwaymen failing to go ta work this morning, but the Tram, Con pany is determined to carry on and special constables guarded the trans to-day. There was no incident otherwise,

however..

The situation is quiet though 40,000 people are ide due to the cutting off of the bulk of the power supply clos tricity,

In many cases workers are returning, it is believed, owing to the inadequate dole, been given out,"

-DOSSER TRIAL,

SHANGHAI, July 7th. The Mixed Court dismissed to-day three of the four charges against Dosser who was allowed bil in 20,000 taels (which the Soviet Trade Mission is alleged to be furnishing)

LATER. The remand is for a week. All the charges against Mrs. Dosser were dis ting charge or were dis

missed.

Tas remaining charge against Dosser is that he made preparations openly to incite disorder. The Court dismissed the charge against the accused of making preparations to commit a hostile act against certain foreign states, owing to the fact that the text of the article in tho Chinese Criminal Code on which the charge was bred meant declare war and not hostile act."

Two other charges were dismissed as they rested upon the above mentioned charger

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