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STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.

PROGRESS WITH PEACE PROBLEMS.

POLAND, DENMARK AND CHINA.

Paris, March 4.

Good progress has "been made with the Danish and Polish problems. It understood that the Poles, provided they are ensured corridor to the sea, might be willing not to insist on the incorpora Ton of the town of Dantzig, contenting themselves with Eckenwerde

instead.

Concerning the Danish claims, the procedure contemplated is that the Duchy of Schleswig will be divided for the purpose of zone, to be settlement into four zones, and in the first adjacent to the Danish frontier, the population will shortly be wish to return to Denmark. consulted by plebiscite on its In the next zone, the plebiscite will be postponed six months. In the third zone the Allies contemplate military occupation. The fourth zone, including the Kiel Canal, will remain German.

The Chinese Press Bureau has issued a Note stating the probably the Chinese claims at the Peace Conference, in addition to the Kisochauquestion, will concern the revision of the Sinos apanese extraterritorial rights, Treaties of 1915, consular jurisdiction, Customs tariffs, the foreign garrison, the Boxer Indemnities, the so-called zone of commercial influence and the Open Door policy.

The progress of President Wilson's trip, in America is followed with the closest interest in France. It is significant that there is a greatly improved feeling by the French towards the idea of the League of Nations.

(ESTABLISHER 1881).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1919:

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

PEACE SOON EXPECTED.

PANTIAL LIFTING OF BLOCKADE AGREED UPON.

Paris, March 2. All Committee consideration of the military, territorial and economic terms will be presented to the Council of Ten in the middle of this week.

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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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Shanghai, March 11. The local Germans have embarked, and they include prominent residents.

A furry has arisen over the doctors going, and many are The preliminaries of the peace terms should be completed

epidemic. between March 14th and March 25th, and likely a plenary session petitioning that they should remain on account of the influenza of the Peace Conference will sit on March 25th to ratify the terms

Dr. Blumenstock has secured Presidential remption, but the After that the Germans will be called upon to sign the prelim-Officials insist that he must go. Early to-day he and Dr. Gerngross.

This momentous event will likely take place

** disappearod and have not been found. A reward has been offered. inaries of Peace. around April 1. Then the formal Peace Conference will begin..

The saing has been delayed to Thursday.. The naval programme will contain drastic rules against the future use of submarines. All the delegates have virturally subscribed to the abolition of all underses craft and their future manufacture,

The German Fleet will not be destroyed, but divided among the Navies of the Allies.

The position of the French Government to lifting the German blockarle is undergoing a change, owing to the alarming stats of affairs in Germany. The United States and Great Britain barə induced the French Government to consent to a partial lifting of the the blockade, toward stemming the tide of Bolshevism and restoring order.

The fall in the cost of living in France in about a fortnight was predicted by the French Secretary. Revictualling is 40 per cent. less than was contemplated.

An important deputation of the Federation of British Industries! Shunkichi Akimoto, correspondent of the Yonur, states that Japan's part in the war was directed by a sense of duty and honour.will arrive in France next Wednesday to discuss the future of Franco- Her exertions extended beyond the Alliance proscriptings and her British trad relations thems inancial aid was appreciable.-Havos.

FRENCH DISAPPOINTMENT.

Paris, March 3.

The French newspapers make do concealment of their dis- appointment at the delay in settling the military terms of the Proli- minary Peace Treaty. Marshal Foch was asked to take back the report and make a clearer distinction between the measures of con- trol of a provisional character and those of a more permanent des- cription.

It also appears that the Allied experts are not altogether un. aminous regarding the naval conditions, notably the fate of the German Fleet, owing to a good deal of criticism in French political circles. The English suggestion is the total annihilation of the German Fleet-Haras.

BRITISH QUESTIONS..

Paris, March 6.

According to French papers, Mr. Lloyd George is expected to be taking up questions concerning the Levant. Already the time has been determined for the removal of British troops from Asiatic places for which Great Britain does not seek mandates.

JAPANESE VIEW OF CIVILISING FAR EAST.

Paris, March 5, 1

The members of the Chinese Peace Delegation stated before the Peace Conference that China wants freedom and independent development within ber borders, not having outside claims. It Hurts the feelings of the younger generation in Chins to see a foreign

garrison in Peking.

Baron Saionji, chief of the Japanese Delegation, stated that he hoped in future there would be the best understanding between Chins and Japan, owing to a proper comprehension of legitimate Japanese claims for ensuring peace, progress and civilisation in the

Far East.-Haras.

FATE OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS IDEA.

ALL EYES TURNED TOWARDS AMERICA.

Paris, March 5.

All circles in the Peace Conference follow the evonts in America with the closest interest as the success or failure of the League of Nations depends on the willingness which President Wilson finds in the United States.

Paris feels that the old conception of two separate hemispheres according to the Monroe Doctrine, has gone for ever. In spite of inevitable delays, the Allies are practically at one on every German question. Havas.

FRENCH VIEWS OF AMERICAN OPPOSITION.

Paris, March 6. Well-informed quarters in Paris suggest that it is quite a

the V. in

S. the opposition misleading opinion that

scheme Senate to President Wilson's League of Nations may lead him to submit to the Conference important modifications. President Wilson is believed to be confident that he has the whole-hearted support of the American people in the aspirations and ideals incorporated in the scheme. Other French opinion is ⚫that the resolutions of the Senate are interpreted as a notice to President Wilson and the Peace Conference that the United States wants the Conference to settle the terms of peace first and then discuss the League. Other opinion is that the incoming Senate will not "ratify the Treaty without radical changes safeguarding the Monroe Doctrine and enumerating the League's powers.--Haras.

THE COMING PEACE.

Paris, March 6. There is reason to believe that when the Supreme War Council meets to-day the Allies will be found substantially in accord on the military, naval and aerial terms of the Preliminary Peace Treaty, therefore the German Delegates will probably be able to come to Versailles on March 20 and the signature of preliminary peace be effected in the first week of April-Haras.

FRENCH NOTE ISSUE INCREASED.

Paris, March 6.

The Chamber of Deputies has voted a Bill increasing the note issus of the Bank of France from 33 to 36 milliards of Francs-Havas.

NO SHROVETIDE CARNIVAL REJOICINGS IN PARIS.

Paris, March 5. There were no Shrovetide carnival rejoicings in Paris yester-

Haras.

FAR EASTERN CABLE DELAYS.

THE GOVERNMENT EXPLAINS THE REASONS.

London March, 3.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Ellingworth. replying to Mr. Ramsden as regards cable delays in the Far East, said the heavy delays were due to several causes. Firstly, the traffic was two and a half times greater than before the war and a large proportion thereof was Government work, taking precedence over private cables; secondly, owing to the stoppage of auxiliary routes via Russia and Germany, the whole traffic was concentrated upon cables of which two out of seven from the United Kingdom were at present interrupted, but every effort was being made to restore them. Government departments had been urged to roduce the cable traffic, and furthermore the Post Office was endeavouring to supplement the cables by an auxiliary wireless service through existing Govern- mant stations.

GERMANY'S MELITARY STATUS.

ALLIED REPORT ADOPTED.

London, March 10.

A Press Bureau communique from Paris says the Supreme War Council discussed the report by military experts presented by Marshal Foch relative to the definitive military status of Germany. The terms of the report were fixed and its conclusions adopted.

THE SILVER MARKET

The silver market is quiet.

The silver marke: is steady.

London, March.

London, March 3

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

FATE OF GERMAN WARSHIPS.

Paris, Feb. 95.

Considerable comment has been caused in France by British naval opinion favouring the destruction of the sur rendered 74 German ships. The proposal is criticised as wasteful. It is suggested that the ships could be converted for commercial purposes. The British answer is that before being surrendered those ships were deprived of highly com plicated apparatus for the control of gunfire, machinery sssentials were surreptitiously removed and the staci trasted by a process of manufacture rendering it useless for another

purpose.

TROUBLED GERMANY.

London, Mar. 4.

News from Germany indicates that the Government's position is at present very dificult. It is threatened with reaction on one side and proletarian dictatorship on the other. The masses who have lost all confidence in the Web mar assembly and its moderate Coalition ministry are de- manding extreme democratic measures, such as socialisation of wealth and supremacy of the Soviets in the direction of public affairs. The Government is taking messures to extend States control over mines and industrial syndicates, but so far is resolute against the Soviet system.

WARNING TO SMALL POWERS.

London, Mar. 4.

Mr. Lloyd George speaking at a Welsh banquet in Lon don, said he was returning to Paris to do his best to bring the Conference to a speedy conclusion, because all the world Was thirsting for peace. The little nations, had won a dar sling success at the Conference; but there was real danger of their emulating the faults of the big nations. He warned them of the futility of the idea that they would strengthen their power merely by increasing their territory.

CHINESE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Shanghai, March 11. The Peace Conference will resume its sittings this week.

SHANGHAI'S INFLUENZA. OUTBREAK.

Shanghai, March 11. The hospitals are crowded with foreigners suffering from fluenza. The schools are closed.

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VESSEL FOR DISAPPOINTED PASSENGERS.

Singapore, March 11 H. E. the Governor has received news that the Ministry of Shipping is sending a steamer in April for the Nore and Novara, passengers..

SINGAPORE'S GENEROSITY.....

Singapore, March 11. The Council has voted a sum of £50,000 to the King's Fund the disabled.

SINGAPORE CENTENARY.

Singapore, March 11. A scheme has been completed for a college & Singapore. commemorate the centenary.

BRITISH MINISTER TO SIAM

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CENTRAL.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 3e, 1.7-16d. The Weather.

Forecast-fair. Barometer 30.00. Temperature 2 p.m. :—69, Humidity #p.m., 2--10.

RICKSHAS FOR THE

PESI

The Peak is shortly to have public rickshas, it being official- ly notified that a service is to commence on the 14th instant.

There will be two men to esch vehicle, and if the experiment creates a bigger demand, ad- ditional riekabas will be put on Ister..

DAY BY DAY.

Mr. J. H. Wol. leaves for Home by the Empress of Russia to-morrow. During his absence, Mr. G. N. Orme,. District Officer of the New Territories (North) acta 18. First Magistrate.

Masters of local steamers on soth Kongmoon. run report the formation of new mud bänks between the Swashaway Light and Wongmoos, where the bar seems to be altering considerably. One steamer, on her last trip, went ashore in the channel she usually takes and remained there for fire hours Navigation is being much interefered with, and it in mid that the river, badly needs surveying.

Singapore, March 12 Sir Harbert Dering, British Minister to Bangkok, has arrived homeward bound.

SOCIAL PURITY- CAMPAIGN IN SINGAPORE.

Singapore, March 12.

A social purity campaign has been opened here. A women's meeting has devnanded the suppression of all brothels.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE

TELEGRAMS.

LAWN TENNIS.

BILLIARDS.

AN EXCITING MATCH..

In the Billiard Championship,

In the H.K.C.C. lawn teatis tournament the following matches (Wah Taz Yat Pa Service)

ware play last evening Peking, March 11.

Open Championship Singles.- The keepers of several hundred. Morse beat F. Crocker, 1,

at the V. R. Gané svetling K. K shops in Canton hare wired to 6-4 and 6-3.

the Peking complaining at

Open Championship Doubles. Leung defeated P. L. Franovich inadequate compensation for the-A. H. Rumjahn and U. Manley by the narrow margin of five. out fought destruction of houses caused by beat B. W. Bradbury and F. G. points-750 to 745. This game.

keenly was and widening the roads. The Can Thompson, 6-0, 6-2,63

was 8 treat to, the tonese community here held that

Club Handicap Singles, Class spectators. It was a ding-dong. in view of several years of unrest,g"-W. W. Henderson (reca. game right up to 500 then -and dearth 04/B) beat R. M. Henderson (owes Yvanovich, playing well, led rice, the provincial author- 3/6), 10-8, 6-4; Pay. Lt. Holborn 553-490. The play then became lity's

again level at 600. Then-Laung antimely and inconsiderate and (BCT) bei A. K. Mackenzie (rece, most exciting and the scores were

4/6), 64, 6-2.

put on breaks of 37 and 20. likely to cause further dis-

Mixed Handicap Doubles,A,and led 660-610. Even play satisfaction, but they agree that the widering of the streets is D. Humphreys and Mrs. Arm-followed until the scores were necessary; they should be 15 ft. oo strong (owe 30) beat A. H. Crook 712-670, Leung leading. At this and Mrs. Stark (rec. 15.1), 4-6, stage it was generally expected either side, making 30 ft..

that Leung would run out easily.. 6-3, 6-2.

but Yvanovich, scoring con56CR-.. instead of GO, provided adequate

tive double figure breaks, pulled compensation is paid to the

up and made the scores level The Chairman of landowners.

all. Speculation the community wrote to the Canton Authority accordingly.

action

is

most

The Premier and a number of again, 729 high officials, meeting on the 9th was now rife as to who would favour of Yvanovich. The latter Atelegram from Korea indicates in the President's Palace, dis win. The scores were 738-731 in a serious outbreak, the leaders of cussed the railway international- then scored 8 and with his op the movement violently demaud-fisation scheme, and decided to ponent's ball in baulk, played a contract an International Loan to risky pot-the-reck and left an easy ing independence. "

A reported attempt to create a redeem sach railways as the opening to Leung, which enabled дет Mongol State, under Manchurian and Shantung, not the Chinese player to run out.,

The best breaka were Leung, Japanese protection, disturbs touch commercial railwaysalready

bailt by foreign loans, sach sa 50, 46, 45, 39, 35, 37, 23, 21, 20, 20, official circles.

21, 21, 20,

DON'T FORGET,

A Cabinet meeting decided the Peking-Feagtein and Shang-Yvanovich, 38, 31, 30, 30, 27, 26,

hai Nanking lines; to form a to adopt the Foreign Minister's suggestion not to use the War Chinese financial syndicate to Participation Loan, but no decis. finance the building of all rail- ion was reached in regard to the ways now under construction or be constructed, foreign War Participation Army. It is

ba permitted said that 14 million dollars of capitalists to

to join the Chinese syndicate, the Loan has already been used. the Government to issue railway A contract has been made be-bonds to the syndicate; exten- tween a Chinese company and a

for 4,000 sions of existing lines to be Brazilian concern

decided later. The Cabinet has Chinese farmers. Recruiting

cabled the above to Lak Ching-Presents Twin Beds will commence shortly.

chung who is asked to advise the Paris Conference accordingly.

Shanghai, March 11.

In reply to the British, "Amer- Lak Ching-chang, bas wired ican, French and Italian Minis- that he has good hopes that the ters, the Foreign Department Paris Conference will cancel the Bays the European War is not balance of the Boxer Indemnities. ended, therefore it cannot dis The Cabinet is proposing to band the War Participation utilise this money for educational Army and must draw the War purposes and to estabshah univar-

sities, engaging Allied profession

TO-DAY,

Theatre Royal-Frawley | Co. 9.15 p.m.

City Hall-Malini tha Mystifier 9.15 p.m.

Victoria Theatre---9.15 p.in. Coronet Theatre 9.15 p.m

TO-MORROW,

Botanic Gardens.-Hongkong Horticulturel Show

Victoria: Thiatre 9.15pm. *Theatre -0.15pm.

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