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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

GREAT NAVAL REUNION,"

HONGKONG

London, Sept. 23- There was a memorable function at the Portsmouth Town Hall when a number of Admirals and the lower deck dined in neighbourly fashion at great Naval Reunion to celebrate peace. The affair was entirely organised by the lower deck Four hundred guests sat down. A scintil lating galaxy of Admirals and naval heroes, was headed by Earl Beatty, whose car was pulled by the Olympic gun crew to the steps of the Town Hall where a wonderful and picturesque welcome was accorded. Earl Beatty headed the procession of guests amid strains of Rule Britannia and sat next to a petty officer.

A presentation was made to Earl Beatty after dinner, who responding to the toast of his health referred to the comradeship in the Navy as one of the strongest units of its efficiency. Never had a great Navy such a difficult tah giving so little opportunity for honour and glory. The world, did not yet know all the Navy's, glorious deeds. Earl Beatty stirringly recalled some of the most bril- liant exploits and most glowing arta in the war wherein aining comrades had shown a courage which was utterly invincible. In the era of economy which had now set in, reductions were inevitable but he hoped they would carry with them justice and still afford adequate assurance for our overseas enterprises.

He stated that the Navy's efficiency was never greater than to-day. He hoped it would be found possible to devise means whereby the best brains from all ranks could be utilised for the highest positions. (Loud Cheers.)

Referring to the unquenchable courage of the Navy at the Portsmouth banquet Earl Beatty mentioned that when his #quadron "passed the remnants of the Queen Mary and the Invincible in the Battle of Jutland the survivors aboard those ships took off and waved their shirts and cheered.

THE PRINCE IN CANADA.

Vancouver, Sept. 92.

The Prince of Wales had a great reception. The city was lavishly decorated. Replying to a civic address hei referred to British Columbia as the western bulwark of the British Crown." He was amazed at the splendid city. · Van- ̈ conver had grown up in the last thirty years. The tributed- the brains and enterprise of the great men who linked the Altastic and Pacific despite tremendous natural obstacles - by means of the great trans-continental railways. He hoped British-Columbia would always be one of the great bases of British seapower. He referred to Australia and New

·Zealand, which he was looking forward to visiting soon, which were building up a pure British civilisation under the Southern Cross. He said the services of the naval forces of the Dominions in the war were magnificent. He recall- ed that the great battle east of Amiens in August 1916, which was the beginning of the victorious advance on Ger- thany, was fought by Canadian, Australian and old country divisions, side by side, typifying the unity bf the self- governing democracies of the Empire. In this connection he, tributed General Botha whose career was a marvellous tribute to the breadth of justice and generosity of the British cause. He concluded that he came to Canada as a Cana- dian and was doing his best to become a westerner. Hei emphasised how strongly the keen young spirit of the west appealed to him. His next visit to Canada would be as soon as possible.

FRANCO-BELGIAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS.

Paris, Sept. 29. The French Minister of Industrial Reconstitution said good work had been done at Brussels by the Supreme Econ- omic Council Franco-Belgian economic relations would now become closer than ever, France wishing to

reserve

a regime of preference for Belgium. The port of Antwerp has a great interest for the French. Although the exports of minerals had been prohibited France wanted to make an exception in favour of Belgium Havas.

PRO-BRITISH DEMÖNSTRATION AT BUDAPEST.

Vienna, Sept. 94

News that Trans-Danubian Hungary will be occupied by British troops was received with enthusiasm in Budapest. There was a great pro-British demonstration, at the Opera last evening. General Gorton was ovated and the orchestra played "God Save The King.". Premier Friedrich who was present was hissed.

THE BULGARIAN "TREATY.

Paris, Sept. 22.

French papers generally point out that all clauses of the Treaty of Peace with Bulgaria bear evidence of the relative kindness with which Bulgaris has been treated. Serbia, Greece and Roumania most probably will be dissatisfied. Balgaria which confesses that she was culpable and is ready for reparations wants to get away from the war greater and more powerful than she was before 1914-Havas.

FRENCH TRADE PROBLEM.

London, Sept

The War Office says that Denikin is apparently within forty miles of Astrakhan. Strong Bolshevik cavalry. sup. ported by armoured cars, crossed Khoper River, forky miles. northeast of the junction with the Don. Heavy fighting is proceeding. The Don army progressing along the Valuiki liski sailway, prisonered 1,200 and captured five guns în recent operations. Denikin has gamed another great suc- cess in the capture of the important town of Kurtk

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Landon, Sept. 93

A Moscow wireless asserts that Koltchak hay resigned the title of Chief Ruler in favour of Denikin.

The Daily Chronicle" in leader says the time is ripening to adjust relations between Kolchak and Denikin It is unreasonable for the Denikin Government, presenting a large part of European Russia, to be inbord- inate to the Siberian Government

Berae, Sept. 23

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The Lithuanian Press Bureau saja Lithuanian troops ...are within three kilometres of Dvinsk, Lithuania has TOG Insed to negotiate with the Bolshevists unless the Allies and Istria and Esthonia jointly negotiate.

The Daily News” correspondent at Paris says General Etienne has arrived at Riga and it is reported he will re- present France in negotiations of the armistice between Baltic States. and the Bolsheviks.

AMERICAN STEELWORKERS' STRIKE.

New York, Sept. 2.

The nation wide strike of steelworkers has begun.. A varying response is reported from the principal centres. Many mills continue to work with redaced staffa The steel workers' secretary, states that 284,000 have struck of whom 80,000 are in Chicago, and 30,000 in Cleveland The companies claim that most of the strikers are non-Ameri- cans. The Unionist workers of the Bethlehem Steel Com pany are not participating pending a conference with the company. United Mine-workers of Cleveland have resolved not to strike sympathetically.

THE VICTORY OF THE MARNE.

Paris, Sept. 29

There was a crowded attendance at the Trocadero, Paris, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the first victory of the Mame Among those present was General -Manourk who received a tremendous ovation. The Minister -

of Marine made a speech.-Haras.

THE IRON FOUNDERS STRIKE.

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London, Sept. 23.

As a result of the iron-founders strike the outlook in the Midlands is very black. It is expected that 36,000 engins- ers in Leeds, 18,000 workers at Wolverhampton will be idle shortly. The strike bas spread to the Southampton ship yards.

FIUME.

Bome, Sept. 93.

The "Tempos" Trieste correspondent says a number of Yugo Blavs threw a bomb in a street at Fiume. One was killed and several injured.

The Popolo Italia" publishes an appeal by to D'An- nounzio to open a national subscription on behalf of Fiume.

YUGO-SLAYS AND DALMATIA.

Home, Sept. 2

It is semi officially stated that the Yugo Blavs' attempt to land on the Dalmatian coast was frustrated by the Italian naval and military authorities' energetic measures.

THE GERMAN CONSTITUTION:

Versailles, Sept. 2.

Herr Leraner on behalf of Germany has signed the pro- tocol declaring article sixty-one null.

SECRET TREATY DENIED.

Pais, Sept.

The important German paper "Pontische Nachrichten" denies the assertion that a secret treaty has been concluded between Germany and Japan -

THE SILVER MARKET.

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August says, the wida tions one have been quite a daily feature showing a net increase from June 30th to July 24th on Fully Middl ing (Low Middling Clause) Basis of 130 points (Le from 20.74 to 22.04) Spot sales for the first half of the month were in excess of estimates. The dispute between the employers and the operatives has fortunately been settled, but the stoppage has three weeks is the more to be regretted as manu- facturers had plenty of work at good prices held up, and in the best interests of the nation it is imperative that trade should not merely be brought to pre-war level, but expanded beyond that point. The pro spects for spinners and manufac tarers are undoubtedly bright, as prices are at a high level. Never- theless, regard must be given to the prevailing industrial unrest, and also to the present coal crisis, which is proving a very disturb ing factor to this, as to most other industries. The monsoon rains in India appear to have been favourable, but the demand from that quarter, although better than it was, is still. An improve- ment, however, seems probable, as stocks there cannot be large, but cabin delays are still a hind- rance to the resumption of activity. China continues to buy freely. and, there is an encouraging demand from Java and the Straits Settlements. The weather reports from America vary, but the concensus of opinion is that the rain has been excessive, and that not only has it retarded growth, but also caused deprecia- tion by the spreading of weeks! and the greater activity of the boll weevil. Because of the weather and the reduced acreage, the production will probably be smaller than for several years, one estimate being that the crop will not exceed 11,000,000 bales. The fall in the American Ex- change has a considerable bearing oa prices, a fall of one cent. being estimated as equivalent to four points on the Liverpool Cotton Exchange. Reports from New

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OUR OVERSEAS TRADE.

Mr. E. Manville, president of the Association of Chambers of Commerce, in forwarding to the Prime Minister, on behalf of the association, a letter addressed by the council to Sir Arthur Steel- Maitland on his resignation from the Department of Overseas Trade, states. You will readily believe that this association, com- posed as it is of a large section of the commercial and 'industrial community, of the country, E-

taches the utmost importanes

to the development of the department dealing with over- seas trade. We have had ex perience of the energy and ability. which Sir Arthur Steel Maitland has exhibited in the organisation of the department up till the present time, and we believe that, had he received sufficient support from the other departments - of State concerned, he would have brought his own into a satisfac tory state of efficiency. "We particularly wish to draw your attention to the fact, of which you are doubtless well aware, that his resignation was caused by his appreciation of the fact that unless his department received that adequate support, success could not be achieved, and, since we believe that there is no subject more important to the welfare of this country than the development of our overseas trade, we take this opportunity of impressing upon you our great disappointment at the con- tinual lack of that Govrnment. support which is essential if this department is to be of service to the nation. Further, we consider that it matters not who has been or may be appointed to succeed Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland. No nieasure of real success can be hoped for until the obstructions which undoubtedy wrist in the Government departments con- cerned are entirely, rem replaced by more whe

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BEFORE THE END OF

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