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CABLE AND WIRELESS

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE COAL CRISIS. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OWNERS AND MINERS DISCLOSED...

LONDON, April 2nd.

TER HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 241H

(THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENTT.} RUSSIA "AND SOUTH AFRICA. A MISSING FINANCIER.

CAPETOWN, April 23rd,

{THROUGH REUTER'S ÁQEBOY.) GERMANY AND · OCCUPATION: NATIONALISTS AND BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY,

BERLIN, April 23rd. The Nationalists have been lashed into fury by a statement by Sir Austan Cham berlain in the House of Commons ou April 91st, regarding the evacuation of

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AND BALTIC STATES FAR EASTERN CABLE IN COMMEMORATION OF YPRES.

THE NEED FOR A NEUTRALITY

“AGREEMENT.A

Bias, April 2nd. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister has reigned owing to his colleagues not enduring his action in carrying on separate negotiations for a Lithuanian neutrality agreement.

Russo

The Assembly in reply to questions by the Rhineland, Sir Austen, in reply to The Acting Foreign Minister has stat-

a question said the declaration, signed in

ceau and Mr. Lloyd George (that if be- June, 1919 by Mr. Wilson, M. Clemen fore the expiration of fifteen years Germany gives proofs of goodwill and complies, with the Treaty of under takings, the Allies agree to an earlier This was the declaration of the then intentions of the three Governments con-

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] PEKING SITUATION. COMMITTEE OF SAFETY RESOLVE TO CARRY ON

PRXING, April 2nd.

"SPECIAL CEREMONIAL- PARADE BY · SURREYS,

SILVER DRUMS PRESENTED BY. MRS. LUARD, -

The special ceremonial parade of the 1st Battalion, The East Surrey Regt was held yesterday morning in com- Marshal Wu Pei Eu telegraphed to the memorntion of the Second Battle-of Committee of Safety agaiq to-day insistYpres, on which occasion the 1st Batt. defence of Bill ea The parade attract-

ed that the Soviet Government suggesteding on the appointment of Wang Huai of the Regiment were entrusted with the a guarantee paċt containing a neutrality Cheng es Garrison Commandout, which | ed a large gathering of spectatore to that all the Baltic States should enter

clause. The Baltic governments consen- ted to negotiate but emphasised that they could pot agree to any stipulation con- tradicting the statutes of the League of of anything but a Treaty between Russia on one side and the whole of the Baltic" States on the other.

post Chang Tsung Chang, as the nominee of Wang Han Ming, has taken over. Wang Huai Cheng is still in Peking.

At a meeting today, Wang Shih Chen's

the Murray Parade Ground.

Mr. Lee, Secretary of the Mining Nr. Hertzog diselaimed all knowledge Association, in a statement as regards of the movements. of MY. 1. W. Schle the break up of the conference between singer, the South African financier, who the owners and the miners, as the recently went to Europe and reported miners made it clear that they were not he intended to visit Russia and "open prepared to negotiate except on the commercial negotiations with the Soviet basis of a uniform national percentage. Subsequently Mr. Creswell, Minister The owners said they did not want to of Defence, stated the Cabinet has termination of the period of occupation). Nations, and there" could be no question Committee of Safety resolved to carry on Regimental colours occupying the centre reduce wages but some districts, especial decided that any citizen who negotiated ly the exporting pacs, were in desperate straits owing to competitive conditions -obtaining abroad. This was really the crux of the whole position. The miners were quite adamant on the question of no extention hours.

with the prospect of opening up sew markets should have the Government's goodwill. Mr. Hertzog added, as "re- cards Russia he saw no objection to the catablishment of business connections on a proper businesslike footing with South Africa.

It is authoritatively learnt that the Prime Minister has re-emphasised to the owners, that the subsidy will terminste on May 1st. To what extent there will he temporary assistance" will entirely depend on the situation arising from the present negotiations. It is anticipat ed that the Government will now in- tervene and summon the two parties "to-escort to a cruiser which landed detach gether as last July,

ITALIAN SOMALILAND. EUROPEAN FORCES SUFFER SEVERE LOSSES.

Rox. April 23rd. Arab dhows Builing on the Coast line! of the Azanian Sea, proved to be an

BITION WIRELESS, SERVICH.) CONFLICTING VIEWPOINTS.

Rrcay, April 22nd. The coal owners and Miners' Execu tive mes to-day, but the conference ended in a deadlock.

ments. Italian troops have landed in Southern Italian Somaliland, for the "pur- pose of affirming Italian sovereignty."

The Eag African · Standard's corres pondent at Lama Kenya has reported the number of dhows arriving at that port has considerably decreased, while

cerred and not a declaration to which

the German Government is entitled to appeal. The Foreign Secretary did not want to press "further, but considered the moment inopportune-

The German Nationalist organs see here further proof of the "complete futility of the Locarno Conference."

Sir Austen Chamberlain's speech is described as "cynien." Another blow.'' and cold shower."

SAFEGUARDING INDUSTRIES.

TRADE COMMITTEE BOARD OF

RECOMMENDS HIGH DUTIES.

LONDON, April 2nd. The report of the Board of Trade Com mittee of Enquiry into the effect of the Safeguarding of Industries Act on the development of the industries manufac

PEACE IN SYRIA. ··

CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Acording

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indefinitely.

Marshal Chang Tao Lin has offered to supply large quantities of grain to Peking, where the shortage is causing anxiety. It is reported that Marshal Chang will shortly visit Peking.

GRAIN FOR SUFFERERS. GENERAL'S PLAN TO FURCE DOWN PRICES.

The "Battalion amembled some 700 strong and were drawn up in the forma- tion of three sides of a square, with the

position. The türa out looked excep. as it WAS St. tionally smart, and George's Day, the soldiers wore red and white roses in their helmets.

The Sergeant Drummer had the flowers in his helmet, on his drumstick and on bis-chest.

H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, E.C.M.C.) arrived, shortly after 10.30 PEKING, April 23rd.necompanied by Lady Clementi, and With a view to lowering the rising prices was given a Royal Salutë.

Pants. April end. the Petit Journal, M. Briand, in addressing the Senate Foreign

of foodstuffs and provide relief to war H.E. the General Officer Commanding Affairs Committee, explained that there

sufferers in Peking. Tigatsin, and surround-the Forces in Chica (Major-General C was complete. understanding and colling districts, a plan to purchase, and trans- C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.).then followed, accompanied by his A.D.C., and inspect- ed the Battalion.

boration between M. de Jovenel and

Field Marshal Lord Pluner. The comport to these places cereals to the value bined operations were well in hand and approximately, of $10,000,000 is being peace in Syria could be expected in the worked out by General Chang Tin Ewai, The old drums were trooped of, pass-

ex-Managing Director of the Pekinging through the whole of the lines. near future.

The Chaplain to the Forces (the Rev. Mukden Railway, who is an influential

G. F. Stopford) consecrated the silver- Makden leader.

drums, which were placed en" a stand Chang Hsueh Liang fully approves and

in front of the saluting baso. is supporting the plan.

DUTCH POLITICS.

WAR MINISTER RESIGNS.

La-Col. F. MONTAGUE BATES, C.M.G., Taz HAGUE, April 22nd.

D.S.O. (commanding the Battalion) ad- Major Van Royén, ad interim Ministering of the Chamber of Commerce and lay-dressed the men and, said that in 1995,

Chang Yin Kwai intends to call a meet-

Subsequently, statements were issued none fy the Italian Ang, because North turing goods covered by the schedule of of War, has resigned because he objects plans before them. The tentativo scheme the 1st/East Surreys were stationed af

by bath sides. Mr. Cook, Secretary of the Miners' Federation, said the coal owners reiterated clearly and definitely that while they were prepared to discuss "certain principles to govern" agreements, wages must be based upon the economic capacity of the districts to pay. They definitely declared that they would not discuss with our National Executive any.

Mogdishu and Italian Somaliland have been engaged in severe fighting

The

Italian forees sustained severe losses. The Somalis are now divided into two forces. The Italians have blockaded the

coast.

(THROUGH HAYAS AGENCY.}. THE FRANC. ***

the Act, recommends, inter alia, an in- crease of the duty on optical glass and instruments from 33 1/3 to 50 per cent.

ad valorem, and the raising from 23 to 75 per cent, the propertion "of the value of goods manufactured in and consigned from within the Empire which are the result of Empire labour. The existing ad valorem duty of 33 1/3 per cent. on are lamps and carbons should be replaced

minimum percentages to be applied ua M. RAOUL PERET'S REASSURING by a specific duty of one shilling per 1.

tionally and, as this is the principle, which our Delegate Conference imposed upon us, we could art consider their draft agreement.""

said

STATEMENT.

PARIS, April 23rd. In the Chamber, H. Raoul Peret de clared the franc was attacked on many foreign markets for various reasons, either to sustain Italian and Belgian moneys, or with a view to delay settling. of inter-Allied debts, bat France should not yield to toe pressing injunctions and

sacrifice her interests..

Yesterday's recovery of the franc was et due to Government intervention, but to the normal phenomenon of the market becoming casier on reports of the good progress of the Franco-American debt negotiations, and Budget equilibrium.

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AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS,

U.S: DEBTS TO BRITAIN. DEMAND FOR LONG STANDING

LOANS TO BE PAID.

LONDON, April 2nd.

The British Government Más recently been pressed to ask the United States" Government to arrange for the discharge by certain American States of long- standing indebtedness to British bond- holders in respect of moneys lent

Sir Austen Chamberlain, in the House of Commons yesterday, told Mr. Ward Law Mile that no "action had been taken. The matter of these debts had been carefully considered in the past. and he had recently had his attention drawn to it again

to the proposed Ministry of National follows: The Mukden authorities are to Defence.

He will be succceded by Major J. M. Lambooy, who was War Minister

in the last Cabinet.

END OF SUSPENSION. LABOUR MEMBERS

THEIR SEATS.

RESUME

LONDON, April 22nd. The thirteen Labour Members who were suspended last week have resumed their seats in the House of Commons, 95 the Automatic lapse of the period of suspension, which in the case of a first offence is now limited to five days.

INDIAN RIOTING. MOHAMMEDANS KILLED IN CLASH

WITH POLICE. F

CALCUTTA, April 22nd. Following a conflict between the police and Mohammedans two Mobammedans were killed and 13 injured.

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MUSLIM CONGRESS..

entrust the purchase of cereals at Mukden to the Chamber, and the distribution of the grain. to the Peking Chamber and

other organisations.

Agra when an epidemic carried off five officers and a number of men, including 2nd Lieut. Walker. Mrs. Walker, mo ther of Lieut. Walker, had since, died and bequeathed £1,000 to the regiment

battalion on ceremonial occasions. They would be kept in the officers' mess at Murray Barracks.

The grain will be sold at lower than for a memorial for her son. With this current market prices, under, the super-sum, the set of silver drums had been. purchased and would be used by the vision of the local authorities.

Chang intends to secure its transporta. tion with the rolling stock which various persons are at present holding for non- commercial purposes, thus not interfering with the commercial trafic which is still

at the lowest.

The Fengtien leaders emphasise that the military parties will not handle the Pmoneys, their object being merely to force

down the price.

DANISH AIRMEN. DENMARK-JAPAN AVIATORS REACH

SHANGHAI "

BEANGHAI, April 23rd." The Danish airmen have arrived here.

CHINESE. THIEVES AT WOKK

LATER.

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That day was also the anniversary of the second battle of Ypres, in which the East Surrey Regiment took part. The Colonel recalled the part taken by both battalions. Fifteen afficers (including Major R. W. Paterson) were lost in ad-" dition to 94 other ranks. The 1st Bat talion behaved with great gallantry, in the defence of Hill 60, and won three V.C.'s and many other decorations.

Mrs. LEARD then made the official pre- sentation of the drums, each drummer stepping forward in turn.

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G.O.C.'S CONGRATULATIONS." Major General Laard, addressing the battalion,, congratulated them on splendid tarn-out. It was, he said, one of the best he bad had the pleasure of seeing.

Mr. Lee, Secretary of the Coal-owners' Executive, stated that the "Meeting. be tween the owners and miners was called in order to discuss terms of a national agreement and provisionally determin- ing the general principles for the re- gulation of wages, but we were not able to get down to a discussion of the agree usat hecause the miners' representatives were not prepared to negotiate for these terms except on the basis of a uniform national percentage and that, too, in spite of the recommendations of the Royal Commission. The owners "they could not possibly agree to that.

On the other hand, the miners further KING'S WELCOME TO VISITING made it clear that they stood on the ground of no reduction in wages of any kind. The, owners mentioned the ques-

them. Reory. April 2nd. tion of hours and pointed out that they

A message from H. M. the King was could much more favourably discuss terzos that would give the men a chance read at the luncheon given to the Aus tralian cricket eleven hy Australian and of earning decent wages if the miners New Zealand business men in London, consented to an extension of working It was addressed to Admiral Sir John hours. We told the miners' representa!! tires that it was not because the owners De Robeck, Chairman of the Marylebone wanted to reduce wakes that they were Cricket Club, and was as follows:

The King wishes you to offer on his anxious to see en extension of working behalf to the members of the Australian and carried, asking Sir Austen Chamber- League, Grimsby defeated Doncaster by machine; and deflated the tyres. Indeed. Seant French, the Battalion marched hours, but we emphasised the fact that cricket team some districts, particularly the export Mother Country and to express his Malaia to draw the attention of Mr. Hough- four goals to one, and go to the head it was all the airmen could do to defend being, played "by their band and drum-

SPORTSMEN:

1 warm welcome to the

ing districts, dre really in desperate jesty's hope that the visit may be in straits in competition with countries, where longer hours are being worked every way an enjoyable one. The King and where the men are accepting lower them play at Lords during the season." trusts he may have the pleasure of seeing wages, and that it is that element which is crux of the whole situation at the present moment. Miners, however, were adamant on the question of hours and said there could be no extention.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] CONFERENCE WITH PREMIER."

LONDON, April 22nd.

BRITISH TRADE. SAFEGUARDING ACT AND LOWER JMPORTS.

RUGBY, April 22nd.

The subject was again brought forward at the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Stanley Machin, who was presiding, being of opinion that the time had come for a discharge of the liability. Later, a re- solution was inoved by Sir James Martin

too to the fact that Alabama, Akansas, Florida, Georgia, "Louisiana, Missis sippi, North Carolina and South Caro lina had defaulted on debts for moneys lent for industrial purposes and national development, and urging that as they are now wealthy they should meet their obligations. Sir James Martin estimat Those who have advocated imported that the amount owed to Britain was It is ofheially stated from No. 10 duties to safeguard British industries Downing Street, that after the meeting against foreign competition, are express $75,000,000. with the Miners Federation, a deputaing antisfaction with the figures which tion from the General Council of the bave been presented to the House of Com- Trade Union Congress waited on the mons by Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister, Pre- Premier and suggested, that the Premier rident of the Board of Trade, should invite the owners' and miners' representatives to meet him with a view to the resumption of negotiations. The Premier stated that he would do so.

Accordingly, the Mining Association and Miners Federation have been in vited to meet the Premier at cleven

to-morrow morning.

The imports of musical instruments dropped in value from £301,847, in the first quarter of 1925 to £77,337 for the first quarter of this year. The fall in the imports of motor cars, was even more considerable. The value of 7,531 cars imported in the first quarter of 1995, was £1,398,799, while the 2,680 cars imported in the first quarter of this year were

BREAK UP OF CONFERENCE.á. Avalued at £459,042,

LONDON, April 23rd...

There was practically no progress "at

AGRICULTURE.

this morning's conference of the coal- BRITAIN'S ADDITIONAL MEMBER

TO CONFERENCE. owner and miners presided over by Mr Stanley Baldwin. The owners, on leaving the conference, said they were returning to their districts forthwith. Each side adopted the Premier's suggestion, and appointed a-mall Committee to carry on negotiations with which Mr. Baldwin is keeping in touch.

RUGBY, April 2nd. It is announced that His Majesty's Government have proposed and the other- Governments concerned have agreed, that an additional member shall be ap pointed by His Majesty's Government to the Imperial Economic. Committee, as representative of Home agricultural

interests.

ECONOMY BILL..

MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMME.

LONDON, April 22nd The House of Commons by 328 votes to 133 has agreed to the third reading of the Economy Bill, after speeches by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Mr. Lloyd George condemning the proposals of the Bill to take £4,700,000 from the National Insurance Fund and to economise on education.

Mr. Winston Churchill, in reply, de clared that, the Government's proposals were justified. He pointed out that this year's estimates provided for 29,000,000 more for education than did the Labour

Government in 1924. “

BRITISH BUDGET.

LONDON, April 22nd. The Budget will be introduced in the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Winston Churchill, on Monday Best, April 20th

DELET, April 22nd. The Council of Muslim Ulema," not, being satisfied with the decision of the Central Khalifat to send a delegation to the World Muslim Congress, have nominated four divines to represent

The Danish airman, Commander Botved and his mechanic, unkempt in appear-

ance, with thick beards, unwashed, and with unchanged clothes for five days, have had a thoroughly bad time at Ninghai (which is a notorious resort of pirates) where they were forced to land a week ago, owing to a leak in their petrol tank. The Chinese stole all their loose per "sonal belongings, and spare parts of the

FOOTBALL AT HOME.

GRIMSBY JUMP AHEAD IN NORTHERN SECTION.

Freuch LONDON, April 22nd.". A Grimaly to-day in the Northern Section of the Third Division, English

of the table.

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EMPIRE BILLIARDS. ENGLAND'S REPRESENTATIVE DEFEATS SOUTH AFRICAN.

LONDON, April 22nd. In the Empire Billiards Championship, Eatlam (England) 2,000, beat Rutledge. (South Africa) 758...

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.] ITALIAN WAR DEBT. AMERICAN

PRESS VIEWS ON RATIFICATION.

the aeroplane against the crowd who, bowever, were actuated more by assertive curiosity than hostility.

BRITAIN AND 'CHINA. GOVERNMENT REPLY TO LABOUR QUERY.

LONDON, April 22nd. In the House of Commons, Mr. R. C. Wallhead (Labour, Merthyr) asked if tha Government had approached or entered into an agreement with either of the parties engaged in civil war in China in the event of either of them occupying NEW YORK, April 2nd

Peking, as to the future Government of The Press unanimously approves of the ratification of the Italian debt Chias or its future foreign policy. settlement as being the only practicable thing to do, the view being that if more had been demanded possibly nothing would have been obtained.

Mr. Locker Lampson- replied in the negative..

(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] LOAN FOR ARGENTINE

(THROUGH BEDTER'S AGHNOT,] OUTLINE OF FRENCH SCHEME.

PARIS, April 22nd. The Quai d'Orsay confirms the report The

NEW YORK, April 22nd.. that . Berenger and Mr. Mellon have

It is announced that Morgans have virtually agreed on the principle of the

ebt settlement formula, for submission arranged for a $20,000,000 loan at six per the War Debt Commission. It pro- cent for the Argentina: Government, to vides for the payment be spread over be offered at DO.”/ 69 years. The annual payments for the fret five years are to be small, after which they will gradually increase. It

New Your April 22nd. is provided that. In the event of a drop

The Federal Reserve re-discount rate in German reparations payments, the French capacity to pay shall be re has been reduced from four to 24 per estimated.

AMERICAN BANK RATE.

His Excellency then referred to a plea- sant duty which he was to perform," that of decorating Sergt. Drummer French with the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. To gain that medal man must have at least eighteen years' zorvice with the colours, and his conduct during that time must be irreproachable. There were present many young soldiers who could and should endeavour to emulate the example of Sergt. Drummer," General Luino having. decorated Ser-

past in column of route, the march past mers. At the Saluting Bage, at which the Union Jack had been broken, were the Governor,

the General and several ladies.

Cheers were also given by the men on parade for Mrs. Luard.

Among the spectators was Commodore A. J.-B. Stirling, R.N.

Yesterday afternoon two football mat ches were played on the occasion of the holiday. One game was between the privates and the corporals, and the other between the officers and the sergeants."

·(BRUTHI'S AMERICAN BERVICE.} AMERICAN RUBBER

EXCESS

PAYMENTS MADE BY MANUFACTURERS.

NEW YORK, April 22nd. The Department of Commerce has an- nounced that American rubber manu- facturers paid in excess approximately, 214,000,000 in March on crude rubber imports owing to the differences between spot prices and the high prices establish- Led through the British Government's "restriction policy.

Although the market price of rubber dropped from 75 to 69 cents (gold) per 1b. efore the beginning of restriction, the Americans were not able to profit thereby Owing

to the time required in transport from the distant producing countries.

The crude rubber imports to the end, of March amounted to $4,421,000 lb., which cost $75, 589,000.

The Department of Commerce does not anticipate any decrease in rubber prior

within the next few months