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68958. 六拜禮 號四月十英港香 SATURDAY: OCTOBER 4. 1919.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE RAILWAY STRIKE.

London, Octobeu

The Transport Worker's deputation, after seeing Mr. Lloyd George, visited the railwayinen's headquarters at 5/40 in the evening, accompanied by the executives of the railway men and locomotive engineers. The conference adjourned at 1230 till today, without reaching a decision.

Mr. Thomas in a statement after the Conference, said Having cour together it is the duty of both sides to see we don't break away agam until we have reached a 'settlement. That is the spirit in which we are here. Asked whether the strike actices had been withdrawn and the men were resum- ang, Mr. Thomas replied "Please don't ask anything more!"

It is cfficially announced that the Conference will resume to-day. Mr. Thomas and his colleagues on leaving Downing Street were evidently suffering from strain. it is believed the pourparlers resulted to ste progress encouraging hoge of a settlement to-day,

Mr. Hudson, Assistant Railwaymens' Secretary, interviewed after the Conference, said: The Executive meet at eleven to-day to discuss the position. lic added We may meet the Pre- mier again.” Another railway leader said the men will. resume when a settlement is reached. The Transport Work ors conference resumes at the Caxton Hall this afternoon.

Though yesterday, which was the most fateful day since the beginning of the strike, ended inconclusively the fact that the doar is still open for discussion is regarded as most en couraging. It was feared from utterances of the leaders that the Transport Workers' Federation would call an immediate sympathetic strike; hence it was a surprise and gratification that the Conference at Caxton Hall assumed the role of mediation and secured the resumption of conversations be- tween the Premier-and-the railwaymen. The difficulty-now is to find a formula which will enable the formal negotiations; so abruptly broken off last week. to be resumed and it is believed the conference of the Executives of the Railwaymen and Transport Workers this forenoon will be devoted to this task. The leaders of the railwaymen still maintain it is im- possible to secure a general return of the men prior to negotiation unless they can offer them an assurance of equit- able wages and treatment compared with locomotive ment but even their apologists in the press recognise that re-

success of ces lations. sumption is essential to the position to-day is still critical hat the new spirit of states- manship manifested at Canton Hall yesterday is regarded as a good augury. It is possible that a settlement may be effected on the lines that a tribunal or commission be im- mediately appointed to examine the whole war wage question, taking the ease of the wallwagen, drst. One labour cortes pondent says the Premier received the Transporters' depita- tion alone presurably in order to dispose of the allegation that he was browbeaten by some Cabinet colleagues. The spokesmen of the deputation somewhat vigorously demanderi reopening of the negotiations with the railwaymen but after a frank and lively dizmussion day received the Premier's insistence on the resumption of work without a sign of dis- appointment or surprise and left the impression at Downing Straet that they will exert all their intiuence with the Railway- mens' Executive in the direction of a complete acceptance of the Premier's terms.

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An official statement recapitulates the proceedings of last night and states the position remained 2.9 stated in the Premier's answer to the Transport Workers' deputation, namely that in the opinion of the Government it is quite impracticable to continue negotiations until work has resumed. It states the Premier has received a telegram from an important railway centre that the men there are pledged to refum to work to-morrow if wages will not reduced before the end of March. The Premier replied giving an assurance to that effect and pointing out this was the promise already indicated in the Government offer to the Railway Executive. A fuller train service is running to-day and more men have returned to work. The emergency road transport is being rapidly supplemented by an extended use of coast and river -traffic. As a result of the improved railway services one column of milk lorries have already been withdrawn and London's milk supplies are still increasing

The Conference between Mr. Lloyd George and

deputation of Transport Workers and

allied unions was resumed at Downing Street this morning. but no decision was reached. Mr. Williams, Secretary of the Transport Workers, replying to a question. of whether they were retarding to Downing Street said "We may." It is reported the negotiations have come to a dead- lock owing to the Government's insistence that the men return to duty before further negotiations. The Government has issued instructions that the week's wages due to railwaymen will not be paid as the men left work without notice. The Transport Workers' deputation conferred with the Railway- mens Executive this morning and discussed the situation arising from the reopening of negotiations. Mr. Thomas in a statement hoped the negotiations between the railwaymen and the Government would be resumed. He declared they were not striking for the strike's sake and would not prolong the dispute an hour more than could be avoided.

As a result of conferences yesterday between the Govern- ment and private traders enormous strides have been made in. organising food distribution for the whole country. All trading corporations dealing in food-stuffs, including multiple shops, have voluntarily placed their resources at the Government's dis- posal. The whole country has been divided into twelve areas. the local commissioners whereof have been given full powers för dealing with loodstuffs. Huge Government clearing-houses for food have been established and are able immediately to make. up any shortage in any district. Convoys are ran regularly between the clearing-houses and warehouses, thua though works are dosing down and unemployment increasing the inhabitants of the big towns from a food view point are not suffering hardship as a result of the cessation of railway, transport. A curious reversal to old times is the wholesale driving of cattle and sheep from the grasslands of the Mid- lands to the populous towns north. There are some 25,000 more ballocks on grass than normally and thousandı have already been driven in stages of twenty miles daily, resting on grasslands' at night till they reach their destinations.

* Except for West Béotland and Bouth Wales the situation in the provinces is not very bad. · Canal transit is proving very helpful in the Midlands in supplying fuel and raw materiai to numerous industries. Indeed although many collieries have clored down or partially closed down there is nothing approaching a general breakdown of industry in the Blacke Country. A quarter of a million people in Nottinghamshire

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THE RAILWAY STRIKE.

SETTLEMENT ATTEMPTS CONTINUES

London, October 2.

This afternoon & Transport Workers deputation met the Rail- waynen's Executive, which remains in fall session while attempts at settlement continue. It is estimated that strike pay will cost the Railway men's Union £250,000 weekly. The Executive has ordered the pumpmien at the Severn Tunnel to resume.

NEGOTIATIONS BROKEN DOWN.

London, October 2. There are most conflicting reports as regards the state of the strike negotiations. Mr. Arthur Henderson now says negotiations are still proceeding.

London, October 2..

It is announced that negotiations between railwaymen and the Government bave broken down in consequence of the adherence of the Government to its attitude, already cabled. Other Unions, are still carrying on mediatory conversations.

THE BALTIC STATES.

Londen, October 2.

Reuter learns that at a conference of Baltic States at Dorpat it was decided as the Baltic States have no Imperialist.c designs and have cleared the country of Bolsheviks, there is no reason for de- clining Soviet Russia's peace proposals.

THE SILVER MARKET.

London, October 1.

Silver at 64 and 634 has a steady market.

LABOUR CONFERENCE.

AUSTRIANS AND GERMANS TO ATTEND.

Paris, October 2.

The Supreme Council has decided to grant the Austrians and Germans facilities for attending the forthcoming Labour Conference at Washington.

FRENCH RATIFY PEACE TREATY.

Paris, October 2.

The Chamber has ratified the Peace Treaty by 372 votes to 53.

houses at Cardiff enabling a fleet of steamers to leave yeater- ́day mostly for home ports. Blue jackets aixo acted as duck gatemen. The strikers watched the operations from a distance and beyond some jeering d.d nöt attempt action. The situation in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham is not yet serious. The effects of the strike are growingly serious in West Scotland where already 25,000 out of 33,000 steelworkers are ídle also 25,000 miners and 2,500 dockers, while all the Clyde capstanmen and cranemen have got notice. Blue jackets are assisting to handle coaltrucks at Greenock Hitherto the behaviour of the strikers in Glasgow has been admirable. The position in East Scotland is not serious though shipping is temporarily tied up at Leith. The food situation in the provinces continues excellent

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BELGIAN ROYALTIES IN AMERICA.

United States Tir

New York October 2. The Belgian King and Queen have landed from the George Washington, which was escorted to the pier by twelve destroyers and fleets of yachts. The harbour forts fired a twenty-one guns" salute. King Albert sent a message to Americans tributing America's part in the war.

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GOLD SHIPMENT TO FAR EAST.

New York, October 2. Gold valued at $830,000 has been transferred to San Francisco for shipment to the Far East.

AMERICAN COLOUR DISTURBANCES.

CASUALTIES AT HELENA,

New York, October 2.

A message from Helena, Arkansas says that three whites and seven negroes were killed and a number of whites and negroes in- jured in disturbances owing to the search for the murderer of the raily way agent. The local authorities anticipate fürther trouble and have asked that troops be sent.

ALLIED MILITARY CONVENTION.

Paris, October 2. The Chamber has unanimously adopted the Anglo-FrancO- American Military Convention.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA.

Paris, October 2. Poulet has postponed his flight to Australia awaiting. authorisation to land from the British Authorities.

THE GERMAN CABINET.

Berlin, Oct 1.

The Democrats have consented to, enter the Cabinet. They take the Ministries of Justice and the Interior palso the new Ministry for the execution of the economic conditions of the Peace Treaty, including compensation to Germans abroad' and for the mercantile marine.

AN OIL DISCOVERY...

London, Oct

Oil has been discovered in boring operations in Mid Lothian.

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 4s 12 7-16d.

DAY BY DAY.

The preacher at the 11 am. sarvice to-morrow, in St. John's Cathedral, will be Rev. A G, Fraser, Principal of-Trinity College, Kandy, who is passing through the Colony.

CHURCH SERVICES.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG- KONG.-16th Sunday after Trinity, 5th October, 1919. Holy Communion (7:50 a.m:) Matins (11 am) Responses: Farial. Venite: Stanley. Psalm: Barn- by and Goss. Te Deum: Cakeley in F. Jubilate: Jones (13th morning.) Hymns: -368, 298, God Save the King. N.B Psalm 24, verses 1, 2 and 10 in unison. Psalm 25, verses 1. 2, 10 and 21 in unison. Hymn 568, verses 4 and 7 in unison. Hyma 298, verse 4 in unison. Holy Communion (12 noon.) Evensong (6 p.m.) Responses; Ferial. Paalms: Macfarren and Hopkins. Magnificat: Smart Nuno Dimittis: Felton. Hymns 301, 237 (236), 476 (450). Ñ.B.— Psalm 27, verses 1, 2, 6 and 16 in unison. Paalm 25, verses 1. 2,7 and 8 in unison. Hymn 301, verses 1 & 6 in unison. Hymn 237, verse 5 in unison.

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOW-

LOON-5th October, 1919.- 16th Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion at 8.15 0. Morning Prayer 11 am.Opening Voluntary. Responses: Ferial. Venite: Stanley. Pealms: Of the 5th Morning XXIV.- Barnby, XXVI-Foster, (First and third Psalms only) To Deum: Russell. Jones and Pye. Jubilate: Turner-6th Morn- ing. Hymns: 353 (A. & M. 281), 10, 17 (1st Tune) 334 (4. & M. 277), 389. Concluding Voluntary. Evening Prayer 6 p.m. Opening Voluntary. Responses: Ferial. Psalms Of the 5th Evening.—. XXVII-Macfazen XXIX – Macfarren (Fizzt... and third Psalms only) Magnificat; Baru- by. 11th Evening. Nunc Dimit is: Wickes,-10th Evening. Hymns: 39 (A. & M. 163), 280, 276, 20. Vesper Hymn, Con- cluding Voluntary. Note:- Choir Practice next Friday, at 6.00 p.m.

UNION CHURCH KENNEDY ROAD.

Sunday Services, Oct. 5th

·· Morning 11 am. Hyming 379,

540, 27, 159. Subject: The Church in Smyrna. Communion. at 12 noon. Evening 6 pm. Hymns: 361, 249, 392, 108. Preacher: Rev. J. Maconachie.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, WEST-

POINT-Sunday, Oct. 5th 1919. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 11 am.. Morning Prayer, and Sermon. Preacher: Bey. A. J. Steara.

PEAK CHURCH-Holy Commun

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THE GOSPEL HALL (NO 104 and 12 Pedder Street), Weekly Services Sunday. Breaking

of Bread, 11 am. Gospel Meet ing, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Exposition of Scripture, 8. pm. Thursday, Bible Clasa 8 pm Friday "Bible Class for Ladies, 5.30 pm. Saturday,PrayerMeeting,8pm. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATERDRAY GLEFFALY Low, Masses 6,7, and 9,30 s.m. Hiị -at-8 a.m.5.30p.m.-Ben of the Blessed Sacrizing WEBLETAN METHODIET.

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