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1919

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HIGH COST OF LIVING.

Paris, July 3.

M. Ribot, interviewed by "Ex celsior," stated that the dearness of fiving was undoubtedly serious and night pretoke troubles in France similarly to Italy. He deprecated excessive customs duties, which will! uallify the opening of the frontiers ombled on July 8th.

M. Clemenceau has signed decree suppressing almost all exist- ing prohibitions on imports and loaring only some dozen articles bable to “ad valorem” duty, and wit Fritation of amount to be imported. The French Finance Minister submits to Parlament A Bill providing for a substantial increase In the pay of Govemment servants. No one is to receive less than 3,500 franca yearly.

All- the unions in the Freach General Confederation of Labour are not in favour of a strike on July

for political objects.

London, July 9.

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THE PASSAGE OF THE RHINE.

There is a widespread movement,, especially in Labour circles, to urge the Government to take drastic measures to prevent profiteering in prime necessaries., An arrangement is being completed for a joint de- patation of co-operative bodies of) the Labour party and Trade Union Congress with the object of im pressing upon the Government the necessity for Continuing the control} of prices. Complaints are being made that thousands of tone of meat: in Australia and New Zealand are thou- awaiting transport, while sands of bales of wool are held up at

Faris, July 8 London docks. Mr. Thorne, M. P.

America has joined hands with made this statement to the Daily France in honouring the memory of Express"-"Labour will use its in- Heche Marceau. The remains of dustrial prganisation." That is the Boche were transferred to their tes ogly alternative to the jumping of burial place near Weissenburg on food prices" The Food Ministry has announced a reduction of a peaty a pound on imported meat, Loma, July 9. Yesterday was fairly quiet in the large towns. Work everywhere has been resumed. The reduced prices] fixed by the local authorities have been enforced in many places. A gederal strike in Rome has been averted

A THREATENING `REBELLION.

Paris, July 8.

the Rhine at the base of the monument recently erected marking the-locality where the French armies ander Hoche forced the Rhine pas

age 1793.

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An escort of four dreadnoughts and thirty-six destroyers met the George Washington at Sandyhook early this morning and the Presiden, {tial salute 'was fred. Forty-five warships headed by the Pennsyl vania, bearing the Vice President, members of the Cabinet and other "düßcials, „welcomed President Wilson

outside the harbour.

FRENCH FRONTIERS OPENED.

Paris, July S

Under strong popular pressure owing to 'cessive prices the Gor erament has agreed to the opening at the frontiers to foodstuffs

FRENCH ELECTORAL REFORM.

i

Paris, July &

The Electoral Reform Bill. vu faally adopted by 334 votes against

121.

FACING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

Paris, July 8. Mr. Lansing, United States Sec- retary of State, speaking at a dinner given by the Franco-Ameri- cac Committee to the American

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Peace delegates said "Yesterday THE SIAM INDUSTRIES SYNDICATE

we fought together. To-day we rejoice. Tomorrow, we shall work together. France and the United States with the nations who stood beside them in the great conflict

Paris, July 9. Concerning the trial of the Kai- ser Hindenburg has adressed a let-mast together face the coming days ter to Marshal Foch

with all their dangers and difficul- ties."

Copenhagen, July 8. Hindenburg has appealed for Mar- shal Foch's advocacy for the renan. King Hedjaz, whose son Emir ciation of the demand, for the ex- Faisal was conspicuops at the tradition of the Kaiser and offers Peace Conference, has reported that himself as a substitute. He is pre- he is threatened by a rebellion of Pared to make any sacrifice. Wahabites, headed by a foreigner hating the Musulman sect.

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EARLIER TELÈGRAMS.

CAPTAIN FRYATT.

London, July 8. Yorkshire beat Essex by an in. nings and 53 runs,

BRITISH MINISTER RESIGNS.

London, July & Paris, July 8. The train conveying the body of M Clemenceau during a personai Capt. Fryatt arrived at Charing isit to the devastated area assured Crose Station at eleven this mor the saferers from German deysaning. There were great crowds at tations that Germany would pay the station and along the route to the whole sum exacted as repara- St. Paul's where an immense con- The gregation, including representatives Germans are reported to be very of their Majesties and other Royal- much interested in complaints made tres; the Government, Admiralty and to the French Government by the Diplomats, attended a Memorial inhabitants of the devastated, areas Service after which the coffin was that reconstruction is proceeding taken to Liverpool Street Station slowly. They believe that if the len route for Upper Dovercourt for Germans assist in rebuilding it will interment. give them the opportunity to create

a better feeling towards themselves.

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THE FIUME QUESTION.,

Paris, July

London, July 8.

MR. HUGHES LEAVES.

London. July 9. Mr. Hughes has left Paddington for Australia.

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A WAR IN THE EAST?.

San Francisco, June 19.-Dr. Jeremiah Jenks, expressing his opinion at a committee meeting in Congress, forecasted a war in the East. He had no doubt that America would soon be embroiled in war on account of the settle- ment of the Shantung question. He stated that as the terms re

́Alter↑ several-days waiting the | In the House of Commons thelating to the disposal of the Shan- situation regarding Fiume might be Home Secretary, introduced & Bill cleared up. The Council of Five has providing for the amendment of the [dení to namo, an inter-Allied Coal Mines Act, whereby seran present hours are substituted for eight and friction eight for s Hr the end of 1920 Parliament-passes a resolution that the economic position in the poal industry will permit a farther.

1921 the miners day

tung question were incompatible with the principles of democracy and justice, a war in the East would I inévitable unless a new element entered into the dis cussions and rectified - the iniquities. It was further point- ed out by the Doctor that the Chiffese were democratic in most cases, and would not submit to Japanese pressure by milit force

London, July 6.

* Sir A. Steel Maitland has resigned. He sent a letter- questioning the Government's sincerity in re-establishing international trade which he considers vital. Be declares he has been constantly obstructed, especially as regards Consular and kindred services.

HOME TENNIS.

London, July

At Wimbledon in the final of the Mixed Doubles, Lreets and Miss Ryan beat Prebble and Mrs. Lambert Chambers, 8-0, 6-0. In the final of the Men's Doubles, Charan Thomas best Lycett and Heath, 64, 62 15- Ladies' "Doubles final, Mlle Leenglen and Mis Mrs. Lambert Chambers and Mrs." Larcombe

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