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Hongkong Telegraph.

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BEUTEK'S TELEGRAMS,

SPEECH BY KING GEORGE,

(ESTABLISHEA) 1881

XE SATURDAY, AUGUST 1919

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The

DENCE IN THE VIRTUES OF THE PEOPLE.

Londen, Inly 29.

HOUSE OF COMMONS DEBATE.

STEAMER "ÄSHORE.

Angust L

alwan Maru

guildara and is not insured.

to the extent of 500,000

"THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.”

MESSRS BREWERS; PRE "MISES ENTERED.

London, July 29. Their Majesties the King and Queen to-day drove in state to "A debate on our policy towards Runda was initated in the The Guildhall, to receive the congratulations of the London Carper-House of Commons this afternoon by Sir Donald MacLean, ho ation on the conclusion of peace. They were everywhere cheered asked for full information of the Government's intentions. He said en rude. The brilliant assembly on the platform, at the Guildhall it was common knowledge that the French had left Odesss, and the inchided the Premier and other Ministers, Ambassadors, Admiral Americans were clearing out of Russia. Beatty, Field Marshall Wilson, Lord Reading and other distinguish- Mr. Churchill (interrupting)-Not out of Siberia. ed personages

Sir Donald MacLean referred to the present policy as a muddle Replying to an Address, His Majesty whe wore Admiral'a and a mystery. uniform, contrasted the circubstances of his visit to the Guildhall &.. Mr. Clynes suggested an impartial Commission to investigate OUR PEKING LETTER. year ago, when it was imposible to foretell when victory would conditions in Russia He depreciated armed interference.”

Our complacent come or how much it would cost, and the situation today, with He said there was intense feeling among the working classes regard- Germany's fighting power destroyed and our terms accepted. Hising our Russian policy. They believed we had intervened in the (From Our Own Correspondent.)

burglars evidently ak ju the principle of striking whils Majesty incidentally expressed the sincere. hope that the recent interests of investors and in order to destroy Russia's new-born

Peking, July 19. example at St. Paul's Cathedral, of several religious denominations democracy.

Lord Robert Cecil said while it was folly to talk of smashing complete executive machinery when Oliver Goldsmith's "The depredations on the promises There was again a packed house iron is hot, for they did not allow It is surprising with what in last night at the Victoria Theatre to cool the scent left by their more than a dozen hobis to pak, joining for the purpose of expressing the nation's gratitude for peace, might prove a step towards closer-co-operation between the Bolshevism, and the idea of seizing Moscow was fantastic, we should the Government of China can be religious communities for the spiritual life of the nation.

not pet discreditably or treacherously towards our Russian friends. conducted. For more than a

Vicar of Wakefield was screen of Messrs. Kelly aid Walsh, King George paid a tribute to the imperishable deeds of the Mr. Churchill.. replying, after emphasising that the Allied

ed. The play was beautifully before they made another attempt Forces of the Empire and the splendid services of the mercantile occupation of Archangel and Murmansk stopped the Germans president, and 101 boens no vice- staged and the spirit of the on a local store caring on mal marine in the war, and attempted burglary was at Messrs.

for more than six classic was well brought out, the ness in the same line.

The Ursolement of our ports must be pursued most energetically in before another winter, but any supports or reinforcements that were presidential office after bis failure acquaintance with Squire Thorn-resulted in, a blank, for nothing Oversea trade, the re-creation of our mercantile marine and the Cabinet decided that Archangel and Murmansk should be evacuated When Li Yuen-hang vacated the very refreshing to renew one's Brewer and Company's but it order to regain our old supremacy. A spirit of unity, self-sacrifice, necessary for the safe withdrawal of the troops should be sent and due to avert the monarchical mad-hill, Arabella Wilmet, Muses and was stolen and the robbers must patience, industry and thrift was required in order to reap the full regard should be bad to our obligations to the local population, theness of Chang. Hau, Feng Kuo- the other characters. The photo has been disturbed necessary commodities was essential in order to maintain the high authorities bad been given the widest possible latitude with regard the chief executiveship. There picture was followed with the the night watchman employed by: benefit of peace (Cheers). The greatest possible production of local Russian Government and the Army. The British military chang automatically passed tography was perfect · and the

industrial and commercial position which we held before the war. He was confident that the ancient sterling virtues of the British people would not fail us. He prayed God to continue to guide and inspire us, so that we might be enabled worthily to use victory. (Lood cheers)."

THE COST OF THE ARMY.

London, July 29.

White Paper shows that the estimated Army expenditure for the year is £287,000,000.

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

London, July 29.

In the House of Cominons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Government were not prepared to adopt the suggestion that the Dominion Governments should be asked to delegate representatives to the Royal Commission to report on the best forma of the future government of Ireland.

NATIONALISATION OF MINES

London, July 29.

In the House of Cominens, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Committee on Home Affairs was not considering the nationalisation of mines. None of the statements in the Press represented the views of the Government on the subject-(Laughter). He hoped an announcement would be made before the Rëcess.

THE TURF.

London. July 28.

The Goodwood Steward Cup resulted as follows

King Sol.....

Irish Elegance Scatwell.

2 ..3

Fourteen ran; won by three-quarters of a length: half a length

between second and third.

The betting was: 100 to King Sol: 100 to 30 Irish Elegance; 3 to 1 Scattell,

HOME BYE-ELECTION.

BIG LABOUR VICTORY.

London, July-29.

The bye-election at the Bothwell Division of Lanarkshire re-

ulted as followŻ:--

Mr. James Robertson (Labour)... Mr. T. Moffatt (Coalition Liberal) This was previously a Coalition Unionist seat.

ANOTHER, FAMOUS PAINTER DEAD.

13,135.

5,967.

London, July 29,

Tha death is announced of George Adolphus Storey, R. A, the famous artist, who has been Professor of Perspective at the Royal

ademy since 1914.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WAR.

AMERICAN TRADE UNIONISTS' VIEWS.

Amsterdam, July 29. The American Delegation to the International Trade Union ngress refuses to accept the theory of the German delegates, oh is supported by the Dutch President, Oudegeest, that ftahem was responsible for the war.

THE UNREST AT HOME

to the means whereby the evacuation should be carried out. This was thus no vice-president, and keenest interest. The manage Messrs. Sennat Freres, who die

The siam was first giren bý policy, which would be carried out completely, was communicated it was deemed inexpedient ment should enjoy good houses covered the front door of Messrs. to the Russian leaders.

to elect one until the new during the remainder of the Brewer's open at 14.30 last night. Parliament convened in August picture's screening. last assumed its duties, the first.

The watchman immediately re- and most important of which was

ported the affer to the pollen. to elect a president. Having

and the premises were taken accomplished this, Parliament

There is one event of the week over by police officers, who was invited to appoint a vice which is satisfactory. That is the remained in the shop until late president in the person of Tsao conclusion of the long-standing

this morning. Kan who canvassed members dispute between Great Britain

„A duplicate key seems to haya and spent money very freely, but and China in respect of the status been the means of securing an despite lavish expenditure of and boundaries of Tibet, entry to the shop, a padlook The Mersey Dock strike has been settled, the men obtaining effort and dollars he suffered the settlement has now been reached having the appearance of being

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several concessions.

DOCK STRIKE SETTLED.

London, July 29.

FRENCH, TRAITORS.

EIGHT-SENTENCED TO DEATH.

The trial of a number of Frenchmen and women accused of

Paris, July 29 betraying their compatriots to the Germans at Laon has concluded. Six men and two women were sentenced to death and eleven others to penal servitude.

THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.

JAPAN AND AMERICAN CRITICISM.

sennát have beinglisturbed in sig

mortification of seeing his agreeable to all parties. Tibet is After opening the padlock, the unlocked in the ordinary WAY. schemes brought to "rought by given autonomy and as in the bar across the door was removed the adroitness of Liang Shih-yi case of Mongolia also, Ching who was responsible for the retains her suzerainty over the and the ordinary lock on the door defection of a considerable pro- territory. This timely settlement was either cleverly-picked or portion of members from the will dispel the malicious reports opened by another duplicata kay. The object of this maneouvre ought to Inflame Chinese feeling ported by the fact that everything Houss on the two voting days of Japanese origin which The theory that the burglar was to keep the position for by the assertion that Great value was left intact, but it is a representative of the South Britain wished to have the bound interesting to note that there in this way. Since then the sub in Kansu and the greater part of writers in the store and the whom it was desired to conciliate aries of Tibet enlarged so as take were a number of new type- ject was allowed to drop, but it Szechuan and Yannen, the sug- articles seem to have been has been revived this week, and gestion being that Britian would chief incentive of the robbery at the name of Marshal Tuan Chi-establish a sphere of influence in the store of Messrs. Kelly and jui is mentioned in this con- that region. nection. The gallant marshal is not enamoured of the position. As a matter of fact it is his sup- porters who wish him to take the office in order that their OWD positions may be assured, and as Tuan disapproves of the present selfish policy of the Affa Club it may be assumed that he will not

of their political activities. lend himself to this latest phase

Paris, July 31. Baron Makino leaves Paris to-day for Tokyo. The Japanese Poace Delegation does not contemplate making public the oral agreement on the Chinese settlement. Japanese circles in Paris regard the criticism of the American Senate as premature, as the Japanese Government cannot make known its policy until the Ger- the Premiership over his failure When Chien Nun-bgun resigned

of Japan. Herus. man Treaty is ratified and Shantung has come into the possession to interpret the pational will in

REBUILDING RUINED FRANCE.

THE TURKISH PROBLEM.

Paris, July 31.

respect of the signing of the peace treaty with Germany, the Minis- ter of Finance undertook to act pending the appointment of a successor. He stated that he would do the duty only for ten days, but the fen days became twenty and thirty, and still be has not been relieved of the irksome"

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Walsh, who lost air new: machines. This would land tax The Kirin muddle is not yet the conclusion that there is a cleared up. Chang Tso-lin, the ready market for "kiben type: ex-bandit who is now inspector writers and gmos thera« general of the Three Provinces, machines are all carefully seems to have succeeded in in-numbered and have other ducing Peking to agree to his marks that would særist în identi- demands which means that the fication, the eventual tracing of Kirin tuchun accepts the the receiver should not be call to the capital to difficult matter.

take up another appointment We understand that, so far, no- The issue is not so clear as arrests have been made in con is confused with the ambitions inaldents reported. this statement would imply. If nection with either of the two

moves

of real sabordinate officers, but it seems to be true that no clash has yet taken place, the rival armies sraining at the leash while plously hoping that mediators will speedily arrive on the scene and pacify all con cerned. 靠

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THE BLER FROBLEM.

A delegation of brewers were received recently by members of the Government to discuss the whole problem of the beer supply Reports are permitted to come The brewers suggested that if M. Clemenceau has held a conference concerning the plans for task. Being only acting Premier from Tokyo to the effect that control is removed and the trade reorganisation of the ruined Departments. The solution adopted there were matters on which he Japart is considering the early is allowed to brew beer without was to decentralise as much as possible. Henceforth the administra-feels that he is not justified in retrocession of Kisochow. It is restriction they would be able to tive and technice services will be placed under the authority of a giving a decision and consequent of course impossible to assert produce sufficient of a high Prefect, assistenza Departmental Director of Reconstitution.-

ly the business of the country is with assurance that these are quality to satisfy every de Harus.

suffering. At the moment his given out with the idea of crust-mand, and that normal con relief is not in sight. The Aufu ing an opinion in China more ditions of competition could be Club still wish to dictate to the favourable to Japan, but as the trusted to maintain prices President whom he shouldappoint Japanese Government moves in fair level An official of the Food to the position, but the President a mysterious way its objects to Ministry said that in view. is disinclined to listen to its achieve, Chinese view the reports effect of the removal of control representations, explaining that with suspicion, believing that the prices of tea and margan it is his privilege to nominate things are not what they seem. it was reasonable to suppose the the Premier. This struggle has Japanese diplomat told me to day a royal road to more and chess lasted for six weeks. The Aufu that the visit of Councillor Tobeer would not be found free ing names to the President, but to consider the limits of the area the commodities mentio Club finds no difficulty in present shizawa to Tsingtan was possibly abolition of control it has not yet found one who has that was to be asked as a Japanese risen since the consented to accept, for the concession This explanation intim prices was simple reason that to do so ¦ may apply, but it is more, than would mean – logs – of face likely that the Japanese alread knowing the President's, firm-know what they want and hess on the subject of having a they nd to ask for man of his own selection. For respect

A CHANCE FOR AMERICA.

Paris, July 31. The opinion in French circles is that the best way to settle the Turkish situation would be by America deciding to accept the mandate for Armenia, including Constantinople and the surrounding country.--Haves:

NEW FRENCH BANK.

Paris, July 31,

The American Delegate, Mr. Tobin, vigorously contested such an creation of an Imports Bank with a capital of 100 million francs.

The French Chamber of Deputies has adopted a Bill for the es, declaring that it was the Monarchist and Militarist elements in Has Germany and Austria who were solely and entirely responsible.

AMIR FIRED AT.

the Ka

Rawalpindi, July 28.* Regiment fred at the mir while ascaped, ballet passing

NEW FRENCH BISHOPS.

the same reason

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