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THE FUIME QUESTION.

THE ITALIAFS ENLIGHTENED,

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COMMERCIAL NEWS,

CHARTER MARKET.

THURSDAY MAY 15 1919.

It is reported in the Japanese papers that the charter market in Japan is becoming gradually firmer, evidently due to the optimistic prospect. of marine transportation business. Aceord- ing to the latest returns, the following ships have already been chartered to different Japanese firms, as shown below-

New Kawasaki steamer, 9,100 tons, for 3 months from May for pound voyage to London, at F13, by Mesars. Suzuki.

Satsuma-maru, 1,350 tons, for.6 months from May coasting), at 17, by O.S.K.

Wiei-maru, 4.000 tons, for 2 months from May (coïsting), at Y6.50, br MRK.

Hokkai-maru. 7,200 tons, for 6 months from "May, for ocean voyaging, at Y9, by Mesars. Matendaya & Co..

Futuju-maru, 2,350 tons; for months from May (coasting), at Y7.50. by Messre.. Yamamoto;; Tokyo.

Tomi-maru, 1,100 tons for 8 months from May (coasting), at ¥7, by the Dairen Steamer Co.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE:

COMMITTEE URGED TO REMAIN IN PARIS.

Amsterdam April 28.

others to

Rome. April 30.

The International Socialist Conference has passed a resolutión, The Chamber was crowded and Signor Orlando was ovated on opposing any peace conflicting with President Wilson's fourteen emering. He reviewed the discussions at Paris and mentioned that points. It recommended the sending of a Committee comprising of President Wilson on April 14th handed him a memorandum on the M. Branting M. Huyamann, Mr. Henderson and subject of the Italian claim, Signor Orlando's refusal to accept this, remain in Paris until the peace preliminaries have been signed. and the threat to leave the Conference, led to further conversations Owing to uneasiness caused by the decisions of the Paris Con- with a view to a compromise. which ended by the publication of ference, the Committee has been charged to demand an interview President Wilson's manifesto. Signor Orlando said that Great with the Big Four: Britain and France always most loyally acknowledged their pledge of honour to Italy. He described the accusation of imperialism against Italy as an insult and declared that the Italians did not display greed when billions were demanded for reparation or the divisions of the rich and vast territories in Asia and Africa were discussed,! but their passion and energy were aroused when they heard the gfievous cries of their brothers.

Signor Orlando continued that they appealed to the Allied! peoples and Governments on the ground of blood-fellowship but not on the letter of the Treaty. They desired and were resolved that the alliance should not be broken up. that all the peoples who shed blood in common, especially the Americans who sacrificed them- selves for the victory ideal. should continue loyal to the Allies. Hence the Italian Government solemnly declared that it was ani- mated by a spirit of conciliation.

There were similar scenes of enthusiasm in the Senate, where 'Signor Orlando repeated the Chamber speech.

Signor Titoni followed, saying that he hoped this imposing demonstration of national solidarity would make Italy's cause understood.

The Senate unanimously passed a Government.

vote of confidence in the

Later.

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→ FUTURE OF TSINGTAE.

ANGLO-FRENCH PREMIERS' GUARANTEE.

Shanghai, May 14. Luk Taing-cheong har telegraphed saying he has interviewer and they told him that they could guarantee that Shantung would the British and French Premiers regarding the Shantung question. be returned to China.

Luk Taing-cheong then asked that a guarantee be included in the Treaty of Peace, but they said the Treaty was already fixed and could not he changed. Moreover, the Treaty requires the signature: of the Fire Big Powers only, and whether the small Powers will sign.

The Chamber by 380 votes to 40 voted confidence in the Governor mat does not matter. ment after Signor Orlando's speech, amid most enthcastic scenes.

LETTISH GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWN.

Libau. April 27.

HOW THE SHANGHAI CONFERENCE COLLAPSED.

Shanghai, May 14.

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The Baltic German troops who have been operating against the cuss the question of Parliament, at which Tang Shao-yi proposed

"The Peace Conference had a formal meeting yesterday to dis- INSECTOX OUTFITS" cometers of Bolsheviks have been brought back to Libau, ostensibly for rest that the Conference should declare President Li Yuan-hung's They have overthrown the Lettish Provisional Government. The Mandate issued on 13th June, sixth year dissolving Parliament, as roup fetat was carried out with the connivance of Von der Gultzl and void, to which Chu Kai-kim replied that the question of the German Generalissimo at Lutland. Replying to a protest by Parliament was the Conference's most important problem and that ⚫ the Allies' representatives at Libau. Von der Goltz denied respor-in order to settle the same, bath sides must give a certain concession. sibility but has not taken steps to liberate the Lettish Cabinet Should any side adopt any extreme measure, it would be impossible members. It is pointed qu: that the necessity has hereby arisen for to effect a settlement. the enforcement of Clause XII of the Armistice Treaty.

Berlin. April 29. - Great Britain has demanded the restoration of the position of Libau as it existed before the count. The German Government. replying to the Allied protest, declared that the revolution was the work of the native.

The Zwoelfuhrblatt however represents it is a pan-German reactionary intrigue and most strongly condemns the cup d'etal, It says that Germany needs,peace. yet the affair is proof of the German policy of intrigues, which is still being played.

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JAPAN AND RACIAL EQUALITY.

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Tokyo, April 24.

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Finally Tang Shao-yi expressed has intention to resign and said he would ask the Military Government to appoint another. Person to take his place.

in vain.

Chu Kai-kim if very hard to persuade Tang to remain, but The meeting adjourned at one o'clock in the afternoon. It is reported that Chru Kai-kim will also reizi.

A MILITARY APPOINTMENT.

Shanghai, May 14,

A mass meeting, passed a resolution urging Japan not to join the League of Nations if racial equality was not included in the Covenant.

FRANCE'S FRIENDSHIP TOWARDS ITALY.

Paris, April 30. President Poincare has sent a message to Italy in which he emphasised that the Franco-Italian unity during the war would remain during peace. Nothing would separate them.

cooling" of their friendship would be a catastrophe for civilisation.

NEW AMERICAN SUPER-DEADNOUGHT LAUNCHED.

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New York, April. 30. The super-Dreadnought Tennessee, of 32,000 tons, has been launched The total cost is estimated at $15,000,000. She carries twelve 14-inch guns and burns oil exclusively. Her speed is 21 knots per hour..

ROYAL COMMISSION OR AGRICULTURE,

London, April 30♬

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rtain how best to encourage agricult

to labourers.

The Government has decided to appoint Toan Ki-sui as Chief Commander on the north-eastern border of defence, with Chang Jok-lum as his assistant.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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CUSTOMS OFFICER'S TRAGIC. DEATH.

Shameen, May 14, Mr. L., G., Borgeest, Assistant Examiner, Chinese Maritime Gastoms, died this afternoon at five o'clock. He drank a dose of prussic acid, Deceased had been been employed in the Customs for eighteen years.

FOOD CONTROL IN THE STRAITS.

Singapore, May 13. a Chinese shop has been fined $5,000 for making false rice The prices of flour have been fixed by the Food Bill which has passed all its readings.

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