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68953-壹拜禮 號九廿月九英港音 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS-

THE

GREAT RAILWAY STRIKE.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE DESCRIBES IT

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AS 'ANARCHIST CONSPIRACY."

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE.

DRASTIC STEPS TO COPE WITH FOOD PROBLEM.

London. September 27.

Mr. Lloyd George, in a telegram to the chairman of the

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

FRANCO-AUSTRALIAN AERIAL TRIP.

PARIS TO MELBOURNE IN 26 DAYS.

Eando, September

日六月八

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

PEACE CONFERENCE PROBLEMS.

SMALL STATES FOR RECOGNITION.

It appears that the aviator, M. Poulet, who is still-in Paria--

London ptember dr departs for Australia on October 1st, and hopes to reach

and the Ukraine have submitted a joint address to the Peace Co

The London represent ve of Fathonia, Lettland, Lithuania on October: 9th... Calcutta on the 11th, Singapore on the 15th and ference, insisting on an early recognition of the independence of Melbourne on October 26th.

these countries and urging that the withholding of this recognition creates uncertainty as regards their future.

ARRIVAL AT GENEVA..

London, September 28, The French aviator, M. Poulet, who is attempting & flight from Paris to Melbourne, has arrived at Geneva, and anticipates reaching Melbourne in 20 days.

OBITUARY.

MADAME PATTI.

London, September 27.

The death is announced of Madame Patti. [Madame Adelina Patti, the prima donna. was Baroness Rolf

BRITISH NAVAL LOSSES.

THE WAR FIGURES.

London September 27

County Council of Carnarvon, where the Premier was due to speak Cederstrom. She was born in Madrid and was the daughter of to-day explains his absence as due to the railway strike He Salvatore Patti of Catania, Sicily, a well-known opera singer. She proceeds-I bave come to the conclusion that in a long and variedade her debut in the Academy of Music, New York, in November

1859.] experience I can recall no strike entered into so lightly with so little justification, and with such entire disregard of public interests. On merits, the strike is inexplicable. The Govern ment bad made an offer which every fair-minded man must regard as generous. The Government begged the Railway Union to postpone the strike, were it only for two or three days. They declined to grant even this respite to their fellow countrymen,

service upon which the life of the whole people so much official return issued to day shows that the British warships "depends was stopped with practically no warning. The Government lost during the war numbered 254, including 13 battleships, 22 has reason to believe that the strike had been engineered for some cruisers, 65 destroyers and 54 submarines... Eight hundred and time by a small but active body of men who wrought tirelessly and fifteen auxiliaries were lost, including 244 colliers and 246 trawlers. insidiously to exploit the labour organisations of the country for subversive ends. I am convinced that the vast majority of Trade Unionists are opposed to this anarchist conspiracy. In the interests of the nation, the Government have no alternative but to accept the challenge thrown down to society as a whole. They intend to meet the blow at the public weal with all the resources at the disposal of the State, and they look to the nation to support them in maintain- ing the fabric of social order, upon which the prosperity of this coun- try depends."

£300,000 of the latest been taken to India at 99

GOLD SHIPMENT.

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London September 27. shipment of gold from South Africa has shillings an ounce.

SITUATION OF

UNPARALLELED GRAVITY.

London, Sertember 27. The situation to-night was one-of suprasklid gravity. No Kohave been begun and there seems no hope of a next resumption of conferences. Mr. Cramp's conference with Mr. Lloyd George this morning had no significance. It was simply for the purpose of agreeing regarding the official report of yesterday's Conference.

AMERICANS SEIZE TROGIR.

UNDER INSTRUCTIONS OF SUPREME COUNCIL

Washington, September 28.

BELILIOS

PEACE CETTE

Pasen oelebra

by the Balilios Po Beptember 25, possible to arrang July, owing: that the date coincided

Local Framin In the Senate Mr. Danisle, replying to a question, said a small for the cinema, matinee

which the weathe landing force from the cruiser. Olympia recovered possession of been chosen as the day Trogir, in Dalmatia, on the 23rd, without bloodshed, after the city was surprised and capture by Italiane.

Mr. Daniels added; It appears that the Americans acted under the instruction of the Supreme Council.

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MORE GERMAN SHIPS FOR AMERICA"

Washington, September 28.

The United States Shipping Board announces that America retains a number of German liners, including the Imperator, which was previously elloted-to-the British Ministry of Shipping. She, was to have been banded over to the Cunard Line

GERMAN EVACUATION OF LITHUANIA.

DEMANDED UNDER PENALTY.

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proprietor of the Victoris

By the generosity of

Theatre, a matinee was given The Friday afternoon: film shown included The Voice of Destiny" and Topical New The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by the Headmistress, Staff and girls numbering in all about 500..

Refreshments were provided during the interval.

DAY BY DAY.

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The wedding is taking place- this afternoon, at St John's Cathedral, of Mr. R. O. Hutchiso and Miss Rose Blenheim Jupp who recently arrived from Home on the Empress of Asia»

Paris, September 27. The Supreme Council has decided to demand through Marshal Foch the German evacuation of Lithuania on penalty of stoppage of supplies to Germany and a suspension of the financial arrange-Prize Packets" are presenting

ments..

THE BALTIC PROVINCES.

HASTENING THE GERMAN EVACUATION.

The Premier reviewed the circumstances leading up to the strike, as detailed by Mr. Horne, fast evening, emphatically asserting toat the dispute is about something which could not possibly come into operation next year, yet the nation is is thrown into the dislocation of a hurried strike without even a week's warning. The Govern ment had stated its readiness to consider the anomalies in the proposals, but the railwaymen declined even to discus, offers. The

-Berlin, September 19. precipitancy of the railwaymen's action gave the impression

A semi-official report states that a mixed German and Entente of a deliberate, matured intention on the part of some

Commission is proceeding to the Baltic provinces shortly to settle individuals to seek quarrel at any cost. He

An attenuated daylight service was maintained on the Brighton, the German evacuation, convinced it was not a strike for wages or better conditions. Midland, and Great Eastern Companies local lines, but long distance The German Government. in order to enforce the execution of Those engineering the strike had made many hitherto unsuccessful trains were entirely suspended. Some of the latter were abandoned the Commission's decision, has ordered that troops refusing to leave efforts to capture the leaders of Trade Unionism. There was no en route, and others had the greatest difficulty in reaching their shall have their pay stopped and receive no supplies. more patriotic body of men in the country than the railwaymen, destinations, owing to signalmen leaving their boxes.

"When

Last night's Irish Mail is still missing. The country bas revert- whose conduct during the war demonstrated that fact they realise they are not fighting for fair conditions of labour buted to war rationing. Everything is being done to ensure the motor are being used by the extremists for sinister purposes, their com transport of foodstuffs and it is thought possible that private motors monsense will resume its sway and save the country and their own will be commandeered.. families from disaster."

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SCENES IN LONDON,

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London, September 27. There were extraordinary scenes in London this morning. The Iram and bus services were still running, pending a meeting of the. Vehicle Workers' Union Executive. This evening the rush for trams and busses was enormous, there being crowds at every stop- ping place. Numbers of despairing people walked.

The employees of the Chelsea Power Station, which feeds the tubes ceased work, thereby stopping the Surrey trama, A Con tinental express from Victoria, and a couple of long distance trains from Liverpool Street managed to leave, but otherwise trains were entirely suspended and stations closed. Goods yards are picketed.

A FURTHER CONFERENCE

London, September 27. Mr. Cramp, the Chairman of the Railwaymen's Union and other Uniou representatives had a conference with Sir Eric Geddes at rid-day. In some quarters this is regarded as indicating that the door of negotiations is not yet closed. The demand for a special Session of Parliament to deal with the strike is growing.

TACKLING THE FOOD PROBLEM.

London, September 27.

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THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

Victoria, Sepember 27.

Aeroplanes are playing a noteworthy part in relieving the situation. Passenger, parcel and mail services are being arranged in London and Edinburgh and also on the Continent The news for Washington on November 10th.

An official report states that the Prince of Wales leaves Ottawa *papers publish weather forecasts in connection therewith. It is estimated that a million men are striking or have been rendered idle.

WHAT. THE STRIKERS WANT.

London, September 27.

A demonstration of railwaymen at the Albert Hall passed a rè- solution endorsing the Executive's action in calling a strike. Mr. Thomas, in a speech declared that if Mr. Lloyd George would say that he was prepared to concede the same principle to all railway servants, the strike could cease immediately.

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EXPORT OF COAL STOPPED.

London, September 28. The Coal Controller has ordered the stoppage of all foreiga shipments of coal from Cardiff, conserving all the coal for use in Britain.

A protracted meeting of the Bus, Tram, and Taximen's Union decided to suspend until Monday its decision regarding a sym- pathetic strike,

Liverpool's meat supply is held up at Birkenhead. The General Manager and four assistants since the strike has been working the pumps to keep the Mersey Tunnel, clear of water. A cessation of pumping for a few hours would make thë tunnel unworkable for months. Steelworks at Hartlepool have A sensation has been created of the news by a drastic step taken closed, and several race meetings have had to be abandoned. The by the Government to cope with the food problem. The Govern- Executive of the Irish Labour Party has issued a manifesto approv- ment propose to close Hyde Park and use it as a motor park anding the railway strike and warning workers to be in readiness. as a distribution centre for milk and foodstuffs. This news has been Though a strike on the railways has not been declared in Ireland received with great relief by millions dependent on outside supplies Bir Edward Carson has been unable to open the anti-home Rule of milk.

campaign in Belfast, because there are no trains.

250,000 MOTOR, DRIVERS.

London, September 27. It is anticipated that all London busmen, trammen and taxi- men will strike to-night in sympathy with the railwaymen. Already 250,000 people have responded to the Government's appeal for motor drivers.

Mr. Thomas, M. P., has instructed the Irish railwaymen not to strike without the authorisation of the National Union Executive.

COMPLETE STANDSTILL EVERYWHERE.

London, September 27.

NO DISTURBANCES,

London, September 28. An official announcement, this evening, says the stoppage of trains is practically complete throughout the country: There are no disturbances. A road transport service is being organised rapidly to ensure the food supply.

The Government is receiving numerous offers of assistance; particularly from ex-soldiers and sailors and their organisations.

TRIBUTE TO THE PREMIERS

London, September 28. According to the official notes of the conferences between the Cabinet and railwaymen; Mr. Thomas, in conveying the decision to Latest reports from the great Provincial centres show that the strike, said, addressing the Premier: Our Executive during your standstill is complete everywhere. The Tube and Underground strike absence has passed a resolution recording its appreciation of the in London is holding up hundreds of thousands of business men and fair and impartial way in which you endeavoured to conduct the women. Buses and taxis, and numerous improvised convey saces case from your side, and the fair and frank way in which you are creating record blocks in the streets. Every route to the City is endeavoured to meet it." choked with vehicles. A taxi is taking an hour from Charing Cross

to the Bank. Many passengers for the steamer Orat rley going to "Australia were temporarily stranded at St. Pancras but the authorities

THE PREMIER INTIMIDATED,

Fare provided' motor-lorries, thirty of which were packed with Speaking at the Albert Hall Mr. Apstralasians with their wives and families. Anroplane companies Premier had been intimidated by Mr are mobilising every available machine for urgent transit. Up to locomotive engineers, He said that if the the present there are no disorders,

Unionists were doomed for the remainder of

SENATORS

The programme which the

at the Victoria Theatre to-night is the first of its kind they have attempted:

A

varied and fun of catoby melodi-17 [es," fascinating dances and also introduces & musical sketch "Let 'em all come" which should give much pleasure to the patrons of the Theatre.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15

Victoria Theatre -9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW,

p.m.

Arrival of H. E. Sir Reginald Stubbs...

Hongkong Steel Foundry Co, Ltd Sharehelters" meeting. 11.30 Butthe