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YANGTSZE PIRACY.

OUTRAGE BY SOLDIERS ON JAPANESE SHIP.

PASSENGERS ROBBED.

CAPTAIN HELD FOR RANSOM.

THROCON RIUTER'S AGENCY.]

HAYTOW, November 21st

The. N.K.K. Sinking Maru from Han- kow on Wednesday was pirated " near Chichiawan yesterday by a number of men in uniform. Meeting with a fusilade from the shore, the captain, presuming that the military wished to search the steamer, dropped anchor, whereupon a party boarded the ship, and demanded

$13,000.

The captain protested that there was no money aboard, whereupon the raiders searched the compradore's quarters and the passengers cabins, securing money and valuables amounting approximately.

to $13,000. The pirates then took the captain ashore, holding him for a ransom of $10,000

The matter is being rigorously taken up by the Japanese authorities, and it is expected that a gunboat will leave to-day for the scene of the outrage.

CHINESE ARRESTED IN BELGIUM.. OPIUM, ARMS, AND BOLSHEVIK PROPAGANDA.

ANTWERP, November 21st. The police recently arrested some opium smokers in a Chinese resort near the harbour. Investigations appear to show that one of them is the head of a band of trackers' in opium who was deported from London,

to

It is reported that the band is engaged here in shipping prohibited arms China, and it is also suspected of carry. ing on Bolshevist propaganda among cudants and agitating for an anti Belgo- Chinese agreement.

SHANGHAI LADY'S ASSAILANT.

ARREST BY POLICE.

SHANGHAI, November 20th. The Police have arrested the man who attacked Miss Freida Frommel, the local school teacher.

He will be tried at the French Mixed Court as soon as Miss Frommel is suf- riently recoved to be able to testify.

GENERAL BOOTH COMING.

SHANGHAI, November 20th. General" Bramwell Booth and party left for Singapore rid Hong Kong this morning on Leard the P. & O. B.B. Decanka.

HONOUR FOR EMPIRE PREMIERS. FREEDOM OF CITY OF LONDON.

LONDON, November 19th,

THE HONGKONG DAILY

NORTHERN « SITUATION.

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CONFERENCE OF WAR LORDS.

CHANG TSO LIN TO HELP.

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

TIENTSIN, November 20th, Marshal Sun Chuan Fang arrived here secretly by special train from Nanking on Thursday and conferred with Marshal Chang Tso Lin and General Chang Tsung Chang. He is reported to have reached

DOMINION STATUS.

IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS PUT. FORWARD:

CHANGES IN THE KING'S TITLES.

FUNCTION OF GOVERNORS- GENERAL.

[THROWER RIUTER'S AGENCY.]

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

COAL DISPUTE.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.

STRUGGLE OF EXTREMISTS AND MODERATES.

| AGREEMENTS BETWEEN- OWNERS AND MINERS.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SEXVICE]

Ruasy, November 19th. LONDON, November 21st.. When, the Miners' Delegate Conference The first results of the Imperial Can-assembled to-day it was announced" that

an agreement whereby the latter is perference discussions on constitutional issue the majority against acceptance of sonally taking to Nanking shortly 150,000

of his troops.

Nanking by special train to-morrow.

Marshal Suu Chuan Fang leaves for

Tengtion-Shantung Expedition.

Marshal Sun Chunng Fang, it is stated, has reached an agreement with Chang Ts. Lin and Chang Tsung Chung in regard to sending a Fengtien-Shantung expedition to the South, and events in this connection may now be expected to move. rapidly.»

PERINO, November 20th.

The position as regards Wa Pei Fu remains obscure. He denied yesterday that he would lead the reinforcements which are being sent to Shensi to assist Liu Chen Hus, saying that he was still busily engaged in handling military affairs in Chengchow,

Sun to be Superceded.

SHANGHAI, November 21st

It is learned from a reliable source that as the result of the Tintain con-

have been published in the form of a long comprehensive resolution adopted yester day defining inter-Imperial relationships and laying down that "Britain and the

the Government's proposals for settlement was 117,606. The vote for acceptance was 313,000 and against 460,506.

After some discussion, the conference Dominions are autonomous communities adjourned to enable the Executive to within the British Empire equal in status consider the situation, and if possible to and in no wise subordinate one to another a recommendation to the con- in any aspect of doinestic or external affairs, though united by a

the Crown and freely allegiance to associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations,”

ference.

1925.

MANDATED TERRITORIES.

VIEWS OF BRITAIN AND DOMINIONS.

[ARITION. WIRELESS SERVICE]

Bray, November 20th..

REVOLUTION IN MEXICO.

COMMISSION, ON BRITISH CLAIMS.

[RECTER'S AMERICAN HERVICK]

Maxies City, November 21st. A memorandum expressing the views of A convention concerning the outstand- the Governments of Great Britain, Ausing claims between Britain and Mexico tralia, New Zealand, and South Africa has been signed, similar to the Americo- upon the compilation of annual reports Mexican Convention, and provides for on the andated Territories and the the appointment of a commission to settle British citizens' claims for damages in hearing of the petitioners in published.

revolutions between 1910 and 1990.

The memorandum expresses the view

LATER.

that there are very grave objections to Strength of Nicaraguan Revolutionaries. the grant of any form of audience by the Advisory Commission of the League to The revolutionaries are headed by petitioners who either are themselves in Sandoval, a Liberal lawyer, who bailing habitants of territory administered under to Puerto Barrios in Kuatemala to bring mandate or are petitioners on behalf of back Dr. Sacaan, the ex-Vice-President

such inhabitants.

of Nicaragua to Puerto Cabezas in order to establish a Liberal Government. The revolutionaries are reported to have

The memorandum also submits that the The Executive's deliberations lasted 9 list of 230 questions to the mandatories common hours and upon returning to the delegate proposed by the Mandates Commission £15,000 at Cabo de Gracias a Dios.

conference, it is understood that the far exceeds what is necessary to the Com-has returned from Corinto, and reporta should be giren to the districts to make mission, or what is compatible with the that there was no sign of Mexican gun. the best settlement possible.

In view of Ireland's new position as a Dominion, the committee recommends that the title be changed to "George V. by the grace of God of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions be yond the Seas, King Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India.”

Furthermore Governor-General of the Dominions, in consequence of the equality status are representatives of the Crown and not representative or agents of His Therefore the Majesty's Government.

Executive recommended that a free band

The Delegate Conference the further discussed the position.

There were 10,344 more men working to 376,374. in the pits to-day, bringing the total up

Instructions to Districts.

RUGBY, November 20th.

to

intention of the covenant and rules ap- proved by the Council.

The United States cruiser Calveston

runner.

THE HALL MURDER TRIAL.

It is added that the mandatory Govern- ments of the British Empire have shown themselves anxious at all times to afford | ALIBI DEFENCE IN SENSATIONAL to the Commission all information that

U.S. CASE..

SOMERVILLE, November 21st.

In the Hall murder trial the defendant

Henry Stevens gave evidence that be was absent on a fishing trip when the murder, was committed. He was unaware

By a card vote a majority of 218,000 is material to the discharge of its re- at the Miners' Delegate Conference yes-sponsible duties, but that, this purpose terday instructed the districts negotiate immediately with local, con! the list of questions were limited to its would be nmply secured for the future if owners. This decision implies the aban- sub-headings and extreme minutes under settlement, although the districts are told donment of the effort to obtain a national sub-beadings were ommitted not to conclude final agreements before petition of the British Government's ap- The memorandum concludes with a re

with which the Mandates Commissioning Stevens' alibi. has discharged its task and an expres sion of hope that the Commission will nos see in these cbservations any unkind- ly or deprecatory intention.

of the crime till after the bodies were

ference, Marshal San Chuan Fang will cease to be a exper-Tuchun and will be recognised official channel of communica. repsion by a further Delegate Confer-preciation of the attention and devotion found. A friend gave evidence support-

Tupan only of Cheklang. He realised that if he continued to act alone he will soon be completely eliminated, hence he is ready to allow Chang Tsung Chang to return to Nanking as Tupan of Kiangsu as the price of the Northern assistance.

INDIAN TRAGEDY.

WEDDING PARTY DROWNED

MADRAS, November 20th. It is reported from Rajamahendri that 55 persons out of a marriage party of 70

were drowned in the Godavari River as the result of the capsizing of a Riedm launch.

G.B.S.

NOBEL PRIZE. ·

FINALLY ACCEPTS.

STOCKHOLM, November 20th.. In order to get over the legal difficulty arising out of his proposal in regard to the Nobel Prize, money, Mr. Bernard Shaw has agreed temporarily to accept the money in order to transfer it legally to the proposed fund.

THE BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION. DETAILS OF MILITARY REVOLT.

RIO DE JANEIo, November 21st. An official statement in regard to the revolt in the state of Bio Grande do Sul says that a group of mutineers captured On of the most notable ceremonies in Bage and troops from São Gabriel and connection with the Imperial Conference Santa Maria revolted but fled from their took place to-day, this being the confer-barracks after the barracks was bombard ment of the Freedom of the City of Lon-ed for eighteen hours.

don (oa the Premiers of South Africa, Complote order prevails all in other New Zealand and Newfoundland at the barracks in the state. Guildhall

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At a subsequent luncheon at the Man- sion House, the Lord Mayor offered Gen- eral Hertzog Prezident Kruger's travel- ling waggon which the late Lord Kit chener originally presented to Lord Bearsted, ex-Lord Mayor of London, who later presented it to the city.

....General Hertzog, in accepting the gift on behalf of South Africa,said: This act of friendship and goodwill will be 'deeply appreciated for the motives in- spiring it. The waggon exiled in London as a proof of Britain's victory will return to its old home as a proof that Britain 1205 been defeated by friendship." (Cheers.)

Referring to the Imperial Conference, General Hertzog gaid:-"Our endeavours have been to build upon and destroy. I leave London full of satisfaction. Our achievement will prove a lasting success and pleasure to us all, severally and jointly."

PRESS CABLE RATES. REDUCTION ASKED FOR

LONDON, November 19th.

A deputation of the Empire Press Union headed by Lord Burham, waited the Communications Committee of the Imperial Conference this afternoon and submitted a Memorandum emphasising the necessity of a reduction of cable and wireless press rates within the Empire.

The speakers, besides Lord Barham, in cluded Sir Robert Donald, Sir Roderick Jones, Bir Stanley Rood, Mr. Francis Crosbie Roles and Mr. Taylor Darby- shira

Mr. Amery and Mr. Bruce responded most sympathetically and promised most careful consideration of the repre- sentations

THE RUSSIAN REVOLT.

Moscow, November 19th.

It is semi-officially stated that the re- parts of the alleged revolt near Fskoff are entirely fabricated.

THE JAVA REVOLT. SUBSIDISED BY MOSCOW.

tion in future will be between govern- ment and government direct, and the Governor-General will be kept as fully informed as the King of cabinet business and public afairs.

welcomed here.

The Daily News describes it as the crowning achievement of the Conference and a happy sugury for future Imperial unity.

"Ence:

The Executive to-day are considering what general principles should guide the district organisations in their negotia

tions.

LATER.

POPULATING "THE EMPIRE. FREE PASSAGES FOR EMIGRANTS.

RUGBY, November 19th.

U.S. AND MEXICO.

AMERICA'S INTERVESTION IN

NICARGUA.

WASHINGTON, November 20th.

The Delegate conference adjourned until November 20th after formulating Happy Angury for the Future. The unanimous adoption by the Im-recommendations upon which district set tlements will be reached, notably, firstly, perial Conference of report, of the Inter- a division of a the net profita in a ratio Imperial Relations Committee is widely of 8 and 13 per cent secondly, payment The question of Overseas Settlement The statement of Mr. F. Kellogg, Secre- of subsistence wages identical with those is exhaustively examined in the reporttary of State, with regard to Nicaragua in force during 1016 and thirdly, agree of the committee, and an Imperial Con- has brought to the forefront the burning ments terminable at one month's notice. ference resolution to-day approving the

Districts to Negotiate with Owners. -

repart recognises that the problem of the question whether the United States or redistribution of the white population of Mexico have the predominating influence Ruoay, November 20th.

the Empire to the best interests of the in Central America, By a card vote majority of 216,000, the whole British Commonwealth is one of Mr. Bruce, the Australian Premier, ex-instructed the districts to negotiate im-

Miners Delegate Conference yesterday paramount importance, especially as b

Whilst at present no decision, has been pressed the view that no previous Immediately with the local coal miners Canada, Australia and New Zealand or invitation, it is understood that Mr.

tween Britain, on the one hand, and reached in regard to President Diaz's- perial Conference had done so much to This decision implies an abandonment the other

Satisfaction is expressed that the desir. Kellogg will first endeavour to induce belp forward unity and to place the Emof the effort to obtain a national settle- pire upon an even firmer foundation. Its although the districts are told noted redistribution of population is being the Nicaraguan Liberals, who are said to conclude final agreements before re-accelerated by the policy consistently to have the support of Mexico, to co- work would promote the happiness and vision by a further Delegate Conference. pursued since its acceptance by the con-

The executive to-day are considering ference in 1921, and the view of that con-operate with the new Conservative Gov- prosperity of peoples scattered over the what general principles should guide dis- fercace that the policy should be a per-ernment. If he is unsuccessful, it is sug world, helping towards economic recon-trict organisations in their negotiations.manent one is endorsed. struction and the well being of all. nations. He was convinced they had reached a point at which they had always aimed, namely treathing the British Em pore as one great unit but with special relationship to different parts that had never existed before.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]" INTER-IMPERIAL RELATIONS. IMPORTANT POLITICIAL ISSUES RUGBY, November 19th."

The Imperial Conference this afternoon unanimously passed the report of the Inter-Imperial Relations Committee upon which the Prime Ministers have been engaged almost continuously for the past moath.

The important political issues referred to by this committee included those of Do- minions status, the relations between the various parts of the Empire, the relations with foreign countries, the system of com- munication and the problem of securing closer consultation between Britain and the various Dominions and India.

These matters have been examined in

~~~: --{ THROUGE... REUTER'S AGENCY-] No Vote for Men at Work.

LONDON, November 19th.. The figures of the voting were an nounced at the national conference of the an Federation, held in private. The result was obtained by voting at lodge meetings, mostly by A show of hands, while the men who have resumed work were not allowed to vote,

Mass Movements not Possible. The conference recognises that it would be impracticable owing to financial, economic and political considerations to promote mass movements of population, but it is satisfied that by the continuous adherence to the present policy it should be possible steadily to increase the flow of population to those parts of the British Commonwealth where settlements are not needed for development and general security, and where they will find the greatest opportunities.

In the debate on future policy to-day, the left-wing delegates advocated con- tinued resistance, but the moderates did not conceal their belief that extremist The report points out that a success tactics would wreck the Federaion, and ful policy of overseas settlement must complained at the interference of left-be accompanied by the provision of ade wing propagandists in the districts dur-quate marketing facilities for the settlers.

the voting.

produce.

Eventually the Conference adjourned to see whether the executive was able to make any recommendation. The Execu tive then had a two-and-a-half hours' discussion.

Mr. Cook for Russia,

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It was decided to send Mr. A. J. Cook to Russia in December, on the invitation of the Russian Trade Union Congress.

District Settlements.

LATER. -After its meeting, the Executive recom- mended to the Miners' Conference that the districts should negotiate settlements on the best terms possible.

It particularly urges that steps be taken to stimulate the demand for Empire pro ducts within the Empire and in world

marketa..

Easy Passages. Regarding the passages agreement un- der which in the present year Canada received nearly 19,000 assisted migrants, and which is to be renewed with certain amendments for two years, the Australian representative agreed to recommend free passages for women accepted as domestic

workers.

gested that the United States should lend Marines in order to assist President Diaz to restore A stable government in Nicaragua whose disturbed state is claim ed to be due to Bolshevist agencies in Mexico, and the ambition of the Calles Government to increase its sphere of in- Auence to the South.

Ex-President Obregon, in summing up Mexico's point of view, declared, in an interview, that it was astounding that Nicaragua should ask the United States to intervene "when the United States is openly violating the sovereignty and dignity of Nicaragua.'

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United States Democrats hint at dollar diplomacy and pan-Americanismi.

In the meantime, Mexico's attitude is doubtful, since she is hampered by the dispute with the Catholic Church, the rising of Yaqui Indians, and numerous minor revolutionary plots.

TRADE IN DRUGS. SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES.

Giving evidence before the Customs

OTTAWA, November 20th. Inquiry, Inspector Cowan, of the Do- minion Health Department, alleged that à highly-placed Canadian was making Free passages for approved boys and millions of dollars by supplying narcotics girls and single women and passages for to unfortunate addicts... Ell for all other approved emigrants to It was, however, impossible to obtain The Conference divided into groups to New Zealand have been agreed upon. sufficient evidence to prosecute him as he the closest detail with the assistance of Scotland had recommendation, to which Southern Rhodesia is considering co-went abroad and negotiated the illicit Canada of 100,000 legal and other experts, under the chair-Scotland and South Wales were chiefly operation with Britain for reduced pas importation into

Lopposed.

sages there.

ounces of narcotics for which he paid manship of Lord Balfour, for whose set-

Canada's 3,000 families' scheme has less than 810 per ounce and subsequently. vices. the conference to-day expressed deep appreciation.

proved a conspicuous success, and there retailed it in Canada at prices ranging was general agreement in the committee from 8150 per punce. The drug business that this form of settlement should be was in the hands of an international ring. come permanent features of the joint consisting of highly-placed men in Bri- Overseas Settlement policy of the Gov-tain, Canada, the United States, and

Germany. ernments of Britain and Canada.

Measures to ensure the success were ap- under the Anglo-Australian £24,000,000 scheme for assisting 1,000 families to settle there in a period of four years.

RIGA, November 18th.

Baving "Mational Principlen. From accounts of the Communist rising in Jave published in the newspaper

Prior to adjourning the Delegata Con- Zareaty, it is apparent that Moscow has

A session of the conference" was also ference carried a resolution, moved by sent a considerable sum to Java during held this morning when several committee South Wales, recommending all the dis. the past year, ostensibly for the support reports were approved. A further meet-tricta immediately to open negotiations of the imprisoned Javanese revolutionists. ing to receive the outstanding reports will with coal-owners in their respective dis- tricts with a view to arriving at agree, Dutch Confidence.

be held on Monday.

At the conclusion of Tuesday's finalments, but no district to enter on a final meeting of the conference, a report on settlement until a national conférence has the whole proceedings will be published: been held to receive reports of all the

Legotiations. Report Welcome.

AMSTERDAM, November 19th. The Colonial Minister, Heer Konings barger, interviewed with reference to the insurrection in Bataris, assumed in the absence of official despatches, that it was now only a question of sporadic happen- ings. The local Government were, ap- parently, masters of the situation. He emphasised that anxiety was needless re- garding the reliablity of local troops which were thoroughly dependable and ample to cope with the situation.

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STEEL WITHOUT SMELTING.

A NEW GERMAN PROCESS.

BERLIN, November 19th..

امیر

RUGBY, November 20th.. The unanimous adoption by the Im- perial Conference of the report of the Inter-Imperial Relations Committee is widely welcomed here

The Executive is to meet to-morrow to decide the national principles which the districts shall endeavour to incorporate in the settlements. *.

10,000 More.

proved

BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

SUGGESTIONS.

Witness added that there were 450% traffickers deported from Canada during. the past five years, and several shipments of drugs from Japan had been intercepted at Pacific Porta

U.S. MURDER TRIAL.

34 WITNESSES..

SOMERVILLE, November 20th. After hearing 84 witnesses for the pro secution in the Hall-Mills murder case, the prosecution has been closed.

The Daily News describes it as the

LONDON, November 19th. crowning achievement of the Conference There were 376,374 miners working to

Ruerr, November 18th. and a happy augury for future Imperial day, this being an increase of 10,344. The report on the exhibition within the unity. 2.

Empire of Empire cinematograph films, Important Agreement between Owners Mr. 8. M. Bruce, the Australian Primas cut

Counsel for the defence are now en- and: Miners,

which was approved by the Imperial Con Minister, expressed the view, that no pre

ference to-day, recommended, with a view deavouring to prove that Mrs. Hall and vious Imperial Conference had done so in LONDON, November 21st.

to correcting the present preponderance her brothers had nothing to do with the The Nottingham coal owners. and much to help forward unity and to place iners have concluded a five-year agreemedial measures be considered by the the pastor's love fisir..

of foreign Alms, that the following re-murder and that they were not aware of the Empire upon an even firmer found tion. Its work would promote the barment providing for the establishment of various Governments: The German Dye Trust has patented a

piness and prosperity of peoples scattered a district, wages board consisting of equal new chemical process of making steel over the world, helping toward the numbers of employers and workers re without smelting.

economie reconstruction and well-being presentatives, the chairman periodically It is claimed that the steel is cheaper, of all nations He was convinced that to adjust in accordance with the results harder, more elastic and without the im- they had reached a point at which they of the industry in the district, the purities unavoidable in ordinary steel. had always simed, namely, treating the minimum wage to be 7/11 a shift in It is hoped thereby that the German in-British Empire as one great unit, but 72 hour day. This agreement is im- dustry will be able to dominate the Inter with a special relationship to different portant because it may pave the way to Bational market.

parts that had never existed before similar, settlements in other districts.

Effective Customs duties on foreign films, whether accompanied by a change in the basis on which duties are payable or otherwise.

Ample preference or free entry for films produced within the Empire.

Imposition of requirements, as to rent ing or exhibition of a minimum quota of Empire films. }

TANKER EXPLODES.

17. LIVES LOST.

BALTIMORE, November 20th..

Up to the present thers have been seventeen fatalities in connection with an explosing on the Norwegian tänker

Mantilla" in dry dock,