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USE G-E FANS AND KEEP COOL

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1880.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE AFGHAN FIGHTING

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ACTION.

Simla May 26. Aeroplanes report that large numbers of the enemy are retiring westwards between Jallalabad and Kabul. It is reported that stores and munitions are being moved from Jalalabad to Gandamak. Tirah is quiet. Good reports regarding the Afridis have been received. The attitude of the Mohmand-, in spite of the strain on their loyalty by the presence of Afghan oops and leading Mullahs in their country, is excellent..

On the 23rd. the Chitral Scouts and the Mehtar's bodyguard co-operated with our morable column in attacking the Afghan regulars and tribesmen holding a line on the Basheul River. We gained all our objectives and the enemy ded toward Asmar. leaving four guns and a large number of arts and stores in our hands, Their dead are estimated at 350. Our easualti se comparatively slight. The Chitral Scouts suffered the most heavy, but only eight were killed and 23 wounded. This second action of the Chitralis was fought well. The Dakka frong is quiet. Sothing else, is reported STARTLING HAPPENINGS,

Simla. May 26..

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THURSDAY. MAY 29. 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

CURT REPLY TO GERMANY.

WHY SHE SHOULD SUFFER ECONOMIC DISASTER

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Paris, May 23.

The Allies Reply says the German Note specially complains of the loss of coalfields but does not notice that s fourth of the pre-war consumption was within the territories being transferred. The Note further does not account for 80,000,000 tons of lignite, none of which was derived from these territories. Among the most wanton acts devastation perpetrated by the Gerutzus was the almost complete destruction of the coal supplies of Northern France, obliterating the entire industry, with calculated. savagery, the result whereof was a grave and prolonged shortage of coal The Allies are unable to accept the Note's speculative estimate of future conditions of German industry as a whole, which are. vitiated by palpable exaggerations. There is no reason why the Germans who were responsible for the war should not also suffer from the widespread economic disaster produced thereby.

The Reply refutes the German assertion that the peace condi- Reuter's special correspondent a eshawar, writing on the tions logically involve the destruction of several millions of Germans, 25th. says:-On Friday

sinde confirm-pointing out that the Allies hare sustained far greater losses due to strange Stories. ed. reached Dakka of the happening a: Jalalabad: where German initiative and conduct of the war.

thousands of tribesmen, including 2,000 Tirah Afridis. collect- ed on the pretence of a response to the Amir's recruiting proclamation. They stated that the Amir promised arms and ammunition but their real object was to loot Jallalabad. ! like Dakka. The attitude of the Afridi- and "others was. Sof truculent that the Governor of Jallalubad evasively replied to the demand for arms and doled out a few pieces of ammunition. The Afridis next claimed rarions and subsistence allowance and when these were refused they insolently said de Amir was breaking thej iraditions of Afghan hospitality. They asserted that previous Amirs had treated the tribesmen visiting Jaliaiabad and Kabel as State guests. The Afridis and others, ripe for mischief. returned sullenly to the bazaar. Next morning a ceremonial parade of troops was held and bombed by our airmen. As the bombs. dropped, the troops broke line and ran, to cover. The movement was misinterpreted and a cry reached the bazaar that the regulars were evacuating the town. A panic followed, affording an apport- unity to the Afridis and others to loot the bazaar, Private houses. Government stores, barracks and officials' residences were attacked and burnt. The Afghan troops fired ca the mob, whe retired unpursued, the Afridis returning to their homes loaded with loot.

The exaggerated stories of loot spreading along the frontier will undoubtedly incite a fresh horde to pour into Jallalabad.

The reports of the retirement of Jan Badshah's Afghan re- gul and the evacuation of Jallalabad, are very probable, if this has not already happened. The chief authority in Afghanistan to-day is not the Amir, but Saleh Mohmand, the Chief Commander. who will probably dictate the answer to General Barrett's reply to the Afghan proposats for an armistice. The fact that our airmen have blown up the arsenal at Kabul makes it imperativ. that such an answer should be a real appeal to peace.

WHAT THE PEASANTS THINK.

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Simla, May 27. British arms, followed by British, rupees, have had a wonderful effect in the occupied territories. On the Khyber front the local peasantry at first fled but are fast returning and are busy with

harvest. an almost record

Supplies are arriving freely. The peasants naively say that if we promised not to tax them they would welcome British rule. Meanwhile peace reigns on all fronts. The Fast of Ramzan, which commences on May 31. prevents the enemy from actively fighting. During recent fighting, bombs were freely used, turning out gunners from their shelters and clearing the brows of hills. Doubtless they form essential weapofis of future mountain warfare.

PRECAUTIONS BEING TAKEN,

Simla, May 27. Reuters special correspondent at Peshawar, writing today, saysThe Dakka front is quiet. General Nadir Khan, who has arrived at Maton, is now beginning to show signs of activity.

A mixed force of Khost tribesmen and Afghan regulers advanced down the Kaitu River and crossed our border in the direction of Spinwam. Our small frontior post there has been safely withdrawn. Similar measures have been taken at exposed posts in Uppar Tochi, which are liable to attack should a tribal rising eventuate on the host or Birmal border. Some Afghan regular troops, with Khostwal Lash- kar, are reported to be taking up a position on the right bank of the Kurram River. Opposite that the General Officer Commanding in Baluchistan reports the capture of Baldak Fört.

FRANCE AND ITALY.

POLITICAL UNION A NECESSITY,

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Paris, May 21. The French papers urge the absolute necessity of a thorough political union between France and Italy"in spite of the accidental ill-humour of the Italian people in connection with the slow. management of the Adriatic question. The future of Europe almost depends on a good understanding and a faithful friendship between the two great Latin nations.--Havas.

"FRENCH WOMEN'S RIGHTS.

Paris, May 21. The French Chamber of Deputies has concluded the debate on the Bill allowing women to vote in municipal elections. A counter- proposal extending woman suffrage to all elections was adopted by 344 votes to 97.-Havas.

FOOD CONTROL IN FRANCE.

Paris, May 21. Bread tickets will not be distributed for June. It has been decided by the French Ministry of Supplies that sugar will continue to be applied in exchange for coupons. Havas.

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IMPORT OF RAW MATERIALS.

Paris, May 21:

ANOTHER VOLCANIC UPHEAVAL.

STROMBOLI VIOLESTLY ERUPTING.

Rome, May 22 Stromboli violently erupting, causing fires. Simultaneously aidal wave lasted for ten minutes and was most destructive. There are numerous victims.

GERMANY'S COUNTER-PROPOSALS.

ENEMY LEADERS TO CONFER.

Berlin, May 22.

Herr Scheideniant, accompanied by Herr Dernborg, Herr Erzberger and Count von Bernstorff, has gone to Spa to meet the German Delegation from Versailles to decide on the final wording of the German counter-proposals,

THE PEACE TERMS.

ALLIES UNITED IN IMPOSING THEM.

Paris, May 21

Referring to the Note from the German delegation. Paris circles state that the Allies are not to be beguiled into a match in casuistry. Their discovery is that Germany is unrepentant. Having learnt nothing from defeat, she thought that she might succeed in slacken- ing the bands of our alliance. The Allies have no differences in imposing the peace terros on Germany-Horus.

THE PARIS BOURSE.

Paris, May 21. The Paris Bourse has maintained a firm tone. Prices on closing were higher-Harus,

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Chinese Commercial News" Sercigni

THE POWERS AND CHINA.

Shanghai, May 28, The Diplomatic Corps has held several meetings and a certain Minister advocated serving, further advice, but two of the Ministers did not agree. Therefore the matter has been temporarily postponed."

THE PEACE TREATY.

Shanghai, May 28.

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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS,

(From Our Own Correspondent)

PACIFIC "CABLE BROKEN.

HOPES OF RESTORATION OF SERVICE.

Shanghai, May 29.

It is announced that a cable ship is leaving on a third trip to. repair the American cable line which is broken in the deepest part of the Pacific, It is hoped the service will be restored soon.

THE SHANGHAI FRACAS.

Shanghai, May 27.. Two Japanese sailors have been arrested for the attack on Chinese policemen. One policeman, will lose ac eye. No disorder has resalted.

* STRAITS VOLUNTEERS.

REGULAR OFFICER AS COMMANDANT.

'Singapore. May 29:

At a farewell Volunteer parade to Colonel Derrick, who has been 30 years in the Corps. Clonel Derrick stated that in future a Regular officer would be employed as Comtrandant.

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STRAFTS COLONIAL SECRETARY UNDERGOES OPERATION.

Singapore, May 29. The Hon. Mr. F. C. James, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, has undergone an operation, his condition is satisfactory.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH. world over, Christians assemble

FATHER AUGUSTINE MAKES A PROTEST.

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in front of the Church before the service, and particularly in Hongkong. I know that many of these soldiers come several miles to attend Church on There was a large and repre- 3unday and in doing so they sentative congregation at St. are performing a great sacri- Joseph's Church, this morning ice because many of them (Ascension. Day) at the 9 o'clock carmot afford to take a ricksha cera team and therefore have to service.

At the conclusion of the come to gaze at passers-by and walk Do you think these people

service, the Rev. Fr. Augustine talk about them. They gather said: My dear brethren, I have in front of the Church because

signing of the Treaty of Peace.

The Lower House had a private meeting and favoured the read in the Telegraph the cor-the place is so favourable, being

THE SHANGHAI CONFERENCE DEADLOCK.

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respondence, which caste asper-overshadowed with nice, trees sions upon the congregation and having refreshing breeze. of St. Joseph's Church, parti-for the past twenty years, cularly upon soldiers and hundreds of soldiers and sailors, sailors, and also upon the and civilians as well, have used rest of the community because this place and no objection has they meet together to have a ver been raised, Consequently. I Shanghai, May 28. Wong Kun-mun has returned to Peking carrying with him over service out of the Church. Ig himself Decency

little conversation before the consider that the person who is a "a thousand proposals giving to the utmost extent what both delega- now pro in the name of the viper if he belongs to the tions are willing to concede since the suspension of negotiations. Congregation of St. Joseph's community; he has no The Cabinet will.cousider these proposals and decide what to do. against one statement which is for causing milchief According to a certain important personage, there is no question made in the letter and which the community whi regarding the chief delegate. Chu, Kai-kim 'must, proceed South ogrrespondent himself admits is united for many again.

based on supposition, for he says not a Catholic, we The Southern Commanders in Hunan, Tam Hao-ming, Ma Chai, those who gather outside pro the ina Simpleton Lum Shou-mai and ten others, and the Northern Commanders, Ngably pass remarks about people most atzo Pui-foo and Fung York-cheong, have sent a joint telegram to the going into Church. Then he draws ma President and Cabinet demanding the accepting of both sides he conclusion in the second part tig concessions and the resumption of the Peace Conference immediately, of the letter, giving the adding that after peace has been arranged, they will form a united epithet of i-educated and i army to resist the outside folder.

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To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar od'demand to-day was 35 67-164 The Weather.

Forecast Rain. Barometer: 29.74 Temperature pan.78 Humidity pm 82

LEST WE FORGET.

On Sunday, August 23 my company was ordered to throw a barricade across a road leading from the south of Mons. When we had finished we waited for the advance of the Germans- Some civilians reported to us that they were coming down a road in front of us. On looking in that direc tion we saw, instead of German troops, a crowd of civilians, men, women and

children-waving,

white handkerchiefs and being pushed down the road in front of, large number of German troops. I have no doubt, whatever that the Germans bad deliberately put these civilians in front of them- Iselves for the purpose of protect- Jing themselves from our fire, and had compelled them to wave their handkerchiefs for the same object.- The Germans could not have advanced apart from the protec tina afforded them by the civilians, as the street was quite straight and commanded by bur rifle fire at a range of about 700 to 800 yards. The civilians were driven in front of the German troops until the latter reached a side atreet into which they dis appeared. Oficial depositum of British officer before the Committee on German outrages,

HONGKONG PEACE CELEBRATIONS.

A PROBABLE FEATURE. During Hongkong's peace celebrations at night-time one of the proposed illumination features will be the representation of an enormons dragon in the Harbour. This will consist of a number of Highters stung together in a long tapering line with the outline of the dragon picked out in various coloured lights. The head will be represented by three or four large lighters with huge green lights for the eyes.. The dorsal fins or protruberances on the tail-end will also be indicated by lighting effects, and so on. The whole will be towed round, the Harbour in a serpentine course, starting from Yaumati, encircling the naval anchorage and back to the starting point. If this idea is eventually carried out it will present one of the finest illunim atire set pieces ever seen bere or anywhere alse.

"HANDS UP."

CINEMA ATTRACTION.

At the Victoria Th stre to- night, Episodes 5 and 6 of Hands Up" will be screened. learn that the management has Patrona will be interested to recently installed a nezap- paratus which gives the place s delightful odour P

The serial Hands Up", which the pan of Gilson Willers, the will be produced to-night is from

and photoplay serials, and these author of many successful stories. episodes surpass in thrills and attempted. The two episodes are sensations anything heretofore considered the greatest outdoor scenes aver produced and accentuates the versatility and

charm of Ruth Boland, as bo Delane, who is required to per- forat stunts that seem bayond Physical possibility. There ar many tense situations and this is the most continuously thrilling story over shown on the screen.

DON'T FORGET.