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壹拜遵號五十月九英港香 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

ITALIANS MAKE À RAID INTO. FIUME..

MACHINE GUNS AND ARMOURED CARS EMPLOYED.

Rome, September 13.

Italian raiders, including the poet Signor Dannunzio, with machine-guns and armoured cars entered Fiume at noon on the 12th instant.

TROOPS DISOBEY ORDERS.

Rome. September 14.

In the Chamber, in the course of a statement on the Fiume raid. Signor Nitti announced that the Commander of the Sixth Army Corps was ordered to intercept and disarm Dannunzio's troops but refused to obey the Commander's order.

General Epoca states that General Badoglio, the Deputy Chief of Staff, has gone to Fiume with full powers.

STEPS TAKEN TO CHECK MOVEMENT.

Later.

It appears that the would-be raiders, who comprised detach- meats of grenadiers and bands of storm troops, started from Ronchi. A semi-official statement says that no disorders followed their arrival, the Fiume Government taking the most energetic steps to check the movement, and to discover who was responsible for the act which was as rash as it was harmful.

THE POLICE STRIKE IN BOSTON,"

SEVEN PEOPLE KILLED."

Boston, September 13. Seven people were killed as result of the two days' police strike. The City is now quiet and is patrolled by soldiers wearing trench helmets.

Governor Coolidge declares that the police deserters are not strikers and arbitration with them is impossible and reinstatement improbable even if they yield.

MR. GOMPERS' APPEAL.

New York, Septembar 13. Mr. Gompers has appealed to the policemen of Boston to resume dutes, asking them to await a conference of the representatives; -of Capital and Labour, convoked by President Wilson for October 6.

THE PRINCE IN CANADA.

THE NEW POWER OF THE DOMINIONS.

Edmonton, Albert, September 13.

The Prince of Wales, in a speech referring to the new power devolving on the Dominions as a result of the recognition of their nationhood, said:"You in Canada have the. history of the British institutions to make or mar. I know from your past achievements and your magnificent war record, that British institutions, British unity and the British Flag will be safe in your keeping."..

EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED MEN.

A ROYAL REQUEST.

London, September 13.

A Royal proclamation requests employers of labour to under- take to employ as many disabled solders as is possible and compati- ble with their business in order to prevent lack of employment which would offend the general conscience.

The object of the proclamation is to secure employment for 100,000 disabled men, in various branches of industry. The scheme is everywhere met with approval..

Seven hundred thousand disabled men are already employed.

THE WORLD AFLAME WITH WAR.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S WARNING.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, September 13. President Wilson, speaking at Coeur d'Alene, pictured the world adame with war unless the Peace Treaty were accepted. He said there was a field of conquest eastwards of Germany, already negotiating with the Bolshevik Government in the hope of finding ground for industrial and political intrigue.

THE SITUATION IN IRELAND.

London, September 14"

DETECTIVE SHOT.

London, September 13,

A political detective was shot dead outside the Detective Offices

in the centre of Dublin last evening.

ARMS RAID CONTINUES.

The raids for arms continued throughout Ireland yesterday.

There were no disorders.

SINN PEINISM SUPPRESSED.

London September 13.

A proclamation issued in Dublin suppress the Sian Fein 1move

ment throughout Ireland..

KING OF ITALY'S GIFT TO HIS PEOPLE.

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REUTER'S. TELEGRAMS.

NORTH RUSSIAN OPERATIONS.

BAL SINGLE COFF: 10 UTS

$36 PERAINUM.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

LORD FISHER'S CURE FOR INSENSATE ARMAMENTS.

HOW ENGLAND AND AMERICA CAN TERRORISE, THE WORLD. LIEUT. COL. SHERWOOD KELLY'S INTERESTING LETTER.

London, September 13. London, September 18.

Lord Fisher, in his concluding article on the British Navy to the Lieutenant-Colonel John Sherwood Kelly, in a letter to the Daily Express, says that when in North Russia he wrote a ivate mes, says: "A period of change is at hand as sweeping in its letter to a friend in England condemning the North Russian ass character as was either the introduction of steam or the advent of tions with the deliberate purpose of getting back to England. This armour, for the fact is unquestioned that aircraft is even now making was the serious offence mentioned by Mr. Churchill on Sepamber such prodigous developments that the only escaps for vessels on 11th. Lieut.-ol. Kelly says his relations with the General Sea at the surface of the ocean will be to go under the water. These types Archangel were not good because he had more than once to protest of submersible vessels, of every size and character, instantly require at Staff mismanagement. Lient. Col. Kelly concludes that he will great study and research, and much experiment. We had a welcome a Court Martial

ANOTHER BOLSHEVIK DEFEAT.

Stockholm, September 14. A message from Helsingfors states that the Russian North West Army has captured Yamburg.

MORE PEACE TALK.

London. September 14.

A Bolshevik wireless, message from Riga states that the Government has accepted the offer of the Soviet Government to begin peace negotiations.

AN APPOINTMENT.

Helsingfors, September 14. The Soviet Foreign Commissary has informed the Esthonian Government that the peace negotiations will be held at Mogile, near the Pakoff-Reval railway.

ALLIED ASSISTANCE FOR' N.W. RUSSLA

London. September 13. How the Allies are assisting North West Russia is explained by M. Lianosoff, the Premier of the newly formed Government there, who is present visiting Helsingfors. In the course of a statement he says that large supplies of material of all kinds are arriving from the Allies. Cargo recently received consisted of twenty guns, 22,000. rifles, 15,000,000 cartridges. 40,000 full equipments for soldiers and 4.000 for officers, and also thousands of tons of tea, sugar and tobacco. MR LLOYD GEORGE IN HELSINGFORS.

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submersible carrying a twelve-inch gun before the war ended. Every day this twelve-inch gun submersible was ready for battle she heard by her own wireless installation a message passing on the far distant sea.

Lard Fisher concludes that a fight between England and America is inconceiveable, and asks: "Cannot the Americanand English Navies dominate the world at any time by simply telling all others not to build more, or 'We fight you here, and now.'

ANOTHER COMING WAR-

GERMANY PREPARING.

London, September 13-

TODAY'S EXCHANGE: The alosing rate of the dollar, dh | demand, to-day was 4s/- 15-16d.

THE WEATHER. Forecast Fine: Barometer: 29.82. Temperature & p.m. Humidity 2 pm -46.

DEATH OF REV. FATHER PRICE.

The death took place on Friday at 10 am at the French Hospital of the Rev. Father Thomas F. Price of N. Carolina, of the Catholic Mission Society of Amercia. He was 59 years of age, and was the first Superior of the first Mission of this Society, which was started last year at Yeung-kong (Kwangtung). The funeral took place on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. There was a large concourse of friends who followed the corpse. Amongst those who at- tended were His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, the Very Rev. Father

the French Procuration, Ray. Father Noval of the Spanish Procuration, Rev. Fathers Mon- nier, Vignal and Tour, from Nazareth and Bethany in Pak- pulam, Brother Aimar, the Dirac- tor of St. Joseph's College, Rev. Father Deswazieres from Sher- lang. Rev. Father Bernardini of the Balesian Society from Macao, and other Italian and French priests, all the pupils of the Cathedral Seminary and also a good number of sisters from the- French Convent and Hospital and some sisters from the Italian Convent.

While in New York, Cardinal Mercier, when asked his opinion of the possibility of another war, replied: "You may be certain thereDeMaris, Rev. Father Robert of will be another war against France. Germany retains the same mind and is preparing for revenge." He added that "such a war would be directed against Belgium also, for Belgium will be in the way.

ARMY PAY.

INCREASES FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.

London, September 14.

A Royal Warrant has been issued substantially increasing

Army pay.

Second-lieutenants will receive between £394 and £448 annually, Paris, September; 13.

Alif married, and between £320 and £375, if unmarried. Lieutenants Mr. Lloyd George arrived at Helsingfors on the 12th representative of Esthonia declares that the Bolshevist peace offer will receive from £448 and £503, if married, and from £375 to £429 has neither been accepted nor refused. Esthonia will not conclude if unmarried. Captains and Majors will receive equivalent in- A Colonel receives "£1,242, if married, and £1,184, if peace without consulting Finland and the Allies.

HEAVY BOLSHEVIK DEFEAT.

London, September 13.

A War Office communique states that after a three days' battle at Tsaritsin in which the Bolsheviks made combined attacks in different directions upon the Town, the defending troops under General Wrengel heavily repulsed the attackers, capturing 9,000 prisoners, eleven guns and over 100 machine guns."

Three Bolshevik regiments surrendered and two others.were completely destroyed.

OUT OF THE FRYING PAN.

Metz. September 13. The strike on the railways at Lorraine has been settled, but al strike of miners has begun.

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INTERNATIONAL AIR CONVENTION APPROVED.

London, September. 13.

creases.

unmarried.

The men's rates of pay are those already announced.

GERMAN VOTE-CATCHING, SCHEME.

London, September 13. According to Polish advices, the German Government arranging that Germans born in Upper Silesia, but residing in other. parts of Germany, may travel on the railways free to Upper Silesia, For the plebiscita, and also will receive free board and lodging while it lasts.

Germany estimates that 60,000 votes will thus be secured for Germany,

THE SILVER MARKET.

London, September 11. Silver is quoted at 614d. ready and 5916d. forward. The market is steady.

London, Sept. 12. Silver is quoted at 6034d. ready and 59d. buyers

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The Supreme C uncil in Paris has formally approved the is, firm. International Air Convention.

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The service at the graveside was conducted by His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni. A solemn mass was held at the Roman Catholic Cathedral this morning for the deceased.

DAY BY DAY.

The two remaining prisoners of the Kowloon Dairy Farm robbery. were both committed for trial at " the Sessions.

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Charlie Chaplin is a great favourite with the public, and this was abundantly proved last night at the Victoris when million dollar produc-

"Shoulder Arms was again presented by special request of the patrons of that Theatre. There was a full house and the loud and continuous laughter that punctuated the re- lease of the all comic.bill was indeed heartening The pro- gramme

well- selected one, there being as well & Harold Lloyd two-part comic- They Never Sleep" which was -- much enjoyed. The same pro- gramme is being presented to. might and for the last time to-morrow, after which the film leaves Hongkong for good.

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ENGAGEMENT OF MISS DIONE MAY

The engagement is announced between Francis Kinchin Smith (late Lieut KSL.L) of Trinity College, Oxford, elder son of the Rev. J. Kitchin Smith MA, and Mrs. Kincbin Smith of Studley Vicarage and Beckley, Oxford, and Dfone, youngest daughter of Sir Henry May. -G.C.M.G. - and - Lady May of Clare Priory, Suffolk

SMART OPIUM SEIZURE

Avery smart opium seizure made yesterday by Chief. Waldon, Inspector

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Rome, Sept. 13.

The preamble of the Bill, cabled on the 12th, shows that only the palaces in Rome and Turin are retained by the Crown, while the National art treasures, by the King's wish, have been collected in One

sce and handed over to the nation.

Underwood & Underwood.

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