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Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

68965 壹拜體 號三十月十英港香 MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BOLSHEVISSI OR GERMANISED RUSSIA. «

À SITUATION FRAUGHT WITH DANGER.

London, October 10.

The whole Russian situation is daily growing more dangerous and more complex, All that is publicly known is that the plan of co-operation through the Baltic Provinces and the so-called North- West Russian Government has broken down owing it is believed, to the refusal of General Denikin and Admiral Koltchak to guarantee the independence of these states because that would be incompatible with an Undivided Russia" for which they are fighting. There- fore the Baltic Provinces are tentatively negotiating peace with the Bolsheviks, but Germany's attitude is the crux of the position. She continues strenuously to deny that she is encouraging General Von der Goltz, but the latter remains on the spot with 110.- 000 troops, and is undoubtedly establishing reliations with numerous Russians of the old regime who object to the independence of the Basic Provinces and regard the overthrow of Bolshevisr as merely the prelude to the restoration of old Russia with their rights, privileges and property intact.

It is regarded as significant in this connection that General Denikin has a German General in charge of his cavalry."

The Times, referring to the gravity of the issues, points out that while Bolshevism is undoubtedly doomed, the point is: What i will succeed it-a Russia moulded by the ideals of Germany or the Allies?

The Times warns the British Government that an unfriendly Russia could upset peace in the East. Moreover, the situation in Turkey is serious. and Russia and Turkey command the backdoor of India. Hence Great Britain, says the Times, cannot ignore the growing gravity of the position.

BRITISH TRADE OUTLOOK.

FEARS OF GERMAN COMPETITION DISCOUNTED.

London, October 10.

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Sir Auckland Geddes, President of the Board of Trade, in a speech in the City on the outlook for British trade, referred to the great fear expressed that British trades are likely to be seriously hit by Germany, Japan and America. He said careful in-

showed that vestigations

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could rank

the among manufacturing

of nations

the world. She raw materials and her workmen, hopeless and dispirited, were not working. Referring to representations made by a recent deputation of toy manufacturers, he said only £7 worth of German toys had entered the country since the Armistice, and the Board of Trade imported those in order to show British toymen what Germany was not able to do. The fear of German competition was a shadow.

(Message incomplete).

NEW YORK STRIKE.

THE PORT VIRTUALLY TIED UP.

New York, October 10.

Owing to a strike of longshoremen, the port is virtually tied up. . Thousands of tons of merchandise are awaiting shipment.

THE BALTIC SITUATION.

A PEACE DISCUSSION.

Helsingfors, October 10.

M. Tchtcherin has agreed to hold a peace discussion with the Baltic States at Dorpat. He suggests it should begin on October 12.

RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY.

THREE FRENCH CRITICISMS.

Paris, October 9. "The French Senate begins its discussion on the Bill ratifying the Versailles Treaty. In a report by a Committee, M. Leon Bourgeois. author of the French plans for the League of Nations, advises ratification without delay, but points out that the Treaty is open to criticism on three important points--the operation of the - League of Nations; the disarmament of Germany; and the financial

compensation secured by France.-Haras,

CHINESE IN FRANCE.

ANOTHER SHIPLOAD REPATRIATED.

Paris, Octobor 9.

A large number of Chinese will soon leave Havre in the liner Bohemian for Canada, on their way back to China. This is the third shipload of returning Chinese labourers to embark at Hate. There are still some 65,000 Chinese in France-Humas 离

FRENCH GENERAL'S APPOINTMENT.

Paris, October 9.

General Courand, who, as Commander of the French Fourth Army, stopped the last Gerinan drive east of Rheims and who lost an arm in Gallopoli, has been appointed French High Commissioner in Syria and Commander-in-Chief of the French Army, in the Near East. Haru,

AUTOMOBILE SHOW IN PARIS.

Paris, October 9. President Poincare with M. Deschanel inaugurated to-day a Show of the Automobile Industry, in the Grand Palais, Champs Elysees. Havus.

1. CLEMENCEAU TO RESIGN.

Paris, October 9.

M. Clemenceau has announced to several Deputies his intention of resigning office immediately after the forthcoming General Elections. Hevos.

ITALY'S RATIFICATIONS.

Paris, October 9.

A despatch from Rome confirms the Royal Decree that ratified the Versailles and St.-Germain Peace Treaties--Havas.

SPECIAL TELLGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

NO INTERPORT CRICKET.

Shanghai, October 12. Shanghai is not sending a team of cricketers to Hongkong.

This means there will be no interport cricket in Hongkong this year. Singapore also being unable to raise a team according to in- formation furnished by Mr. P. M. Hodgson, hon, secretary, of the Hongkong Cricket Club, on Saturday.]

OUR NEW ADMIRAL

Singapore, October 11.- on the China Station, is expected to arrive in Singapore on Friday. Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Duff, the new Commander-in-Chief H. M. S. Alacrity is not due to arrive for another week. Daring his stay in Singapore, Admiral Duff will be the guest of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government.

EX-GERMAN SHIP RELEASED.

Singapore, October 11. The ex-German steamer Goldenfels has sailed from Sabang (where she has been interned since the early days of the war) and is expected to reach Singapore on Monday.

WAR DIADEM LAUNCHED.

Shanghai, October 12. The Shanghai Dock and Engineering Company, Ltd., have launched the ss. War Diadem, the first British standard ship to be. built in China. She is for Greek owners.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

TURBULENT RUSSIA.

Louton, Oct. 3.

The German designs in Russia have drawn much atten- tion as evidence increases that there is no intention that troops will evacuate the Baltic Provinces.

London, Oct. 8.

The "Times" gives a Berlin newspaper report that a "West Russian" Government has been formed for the pur- pose of combating Bolshevism by a strong army and 20 alliance with Koltchak and Denikin.

The "Times" correspondent at Helsingfors says General- Vassilkorsky, a noted anti-Gorman ex-Commander of Petro- grad, writes I have just returned from Reval Von der Goltz's troops are beginning careful movement against "Lettland and will shortly begin an offensive in the direction of Piko. They will overran Esthonia and march on Petro- grad for the purpose of installing a German Monarchical regime. Please warn Marshal Foch" The ex-Ambassador, Mr. Buchanan, speaking in London said it we allowed Ger- many to make Russia a German colony we should be con- fronted by a Germany far more powerful than before the war. The Times" in an editorial interprets the German policy as taking the lead against the Bolshevists and pegging out a claim for the future gratitude of the stable elements. Copenhagen, Oct: 8.

A message from Mitat says that Majer Bischof, com- manding the local Tron Division" has issued a manifesto to the troops defying the Berlin Government and proclaim. ing his intention to join the Russians to help them fres their Lomeland from the Bolshevik scourge to humanity," Berlin, Oct. 9.

Herr Noske announced in the National Assembly that General Bischof's manifesto to the Baltic troops passed all bounds of insubordination. Bischöf would be court maz- tialled.

Copenhagen, Oct. 9.

The Ukrainian Press Bureau reports that the Ukrainien Government has declared war on Denikin and heavy fight- ing is proceeding. Denikin's advance westward has been held up. The Bureau alleges that Denikin Grst attacked the Ukrainians.

message from Riga says the Lett Foreign Minister addressing the National Council said there could be no question of concluding peace with the Soviet Republic in its present form, but if the Societ transferred power to a more democratic Government after the example of Hungary the question would be considered.

A message from Mitau says that Von der Golts has written to the chief of the Allied Mission at Riga alleging that Lettish and Esthonian troops are largely massing on the " demarcation line. He is unable to evacuate German troops unless these forces are withdrawn.

London, Oct. 2.

General Denikia continues his advance on Kurbk in the Voronezh area and is now 2 miles from Moscow. The Bol- sherists have been largely reinforced on this front. The Bolshevist withdrawal continues on the whole of the East Russian front. The situation in Russia is now considerably less favourable to the Bolshevists than at the beginning of the Bammer. Evidently the Volunteer Army is more and more enlisting the support of Bussians and will become a most serions danger to the Bolshevists, whose forces appear insufficient to deal successfully with the double offensive from the south and east, but"Koltchak is still far from the beart of Russia and if they give up territory in the East Urals and make peace with the Baltic States the Bolshevista could probably considerably reinforce the southern front.

Helsingfors, Got. 9.

A North-west Russian Army communique says: We de feated five Bolshevist regiments in the Pskoff region and prisonered five hundred.

Stockholm, Oct. 9..:

A message from Petrograd says seventy-three alleged Anti-Bolabevist conspirators, have been executed at. Moscos and Kronstadt "incinding Princes Oboisäski and Andronikoff and soviral Generals, Professors and wonen who were asserted to be conspirators connected with Denikin.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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BERLIN SHOOTING OUTRAGE.

Berlin, Oct. A Owing to the shooting of Herr Haase the Reichstag ad- journed after a speech by Herr Xoske. The "National Zei- tung" says Haase intended to severely criticise the Gor- erument's Baltic policy and make sensational corelations regarding Russian recruiting in Berlin irrefutably proving documentarily that two members of the new West Russian Gor ernment were staying at Berlin to direct propaganda and re- "cruiting for the Russian counter revelation.

Medical examination shows that Herr Haase is only slightly wounded and recovery is expected within a week. It appears that the attack has no political motives. The sasailant declares be attacked Haase in order to draw attention to his com- plaints of fraud against the Prussian State Lottery. He did not intend to kill him.

A NOTED MARK.

Paris, Oct. 8.

A message from Sarajevo says the Jugo-Slav Gorera- ment has removed the great bronze slab which the Austrians placed on the spot where Archduke Ferdinand was killed.

GERMAN AIR EXPRESS.

Stockholm, Oct.". The first "Air Express" German airship Bodensee arrived from Berlin with sixteen passengers. She immediately re- turned with fresh passengers.

FRENCH NAVAL PROGRAMME,

Paris, Oct. 9. The new Naval programme provides for the construction of six light cruisera and six destroyers.

THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.

London, Oct. 8. The "Manchester Guardian” in a leader lengthily exam- ines the Shantang question and opines that Japan's case is legally good, but the real issue is equity and policy. It says that while other Powers sinned against China before the wer the chief sinners were Rassia, Germany and Japan. -It suggests that Jspan should renounce voluntarily the weapons against China, which Russia and Germany have lost and that the whole system of spheres of influence and international backing exploitation also restrictions on China's tariff and liberty should cease. It denies this would injure the prestige of Japan whose propinquity and other natural advantages would still enable her to win a leading position in Chins'a markets. Moreover sach a policy would open the way to Chinese sympathies now barred to Japan. The "Manchester Guardian" remarks that the wisest minds in Japan are begin- ning to question the prudence of tactics of coercion and trickery. The article, however, waras China that the above scheme is impossible unless she puts her own house in order by sweeping away military adventures, subduing corruption and developing a sincere public spirit. Only thus can she he saved.

THE COTTON TRADE.

London, Oct. 9. Reports of Eity Lancashire cotton spinning companies show the lowest dividend to be ten per cent, and the high- est 120 per cent. Several are at 40 and 30 per cent, and moreover certain companies are increasing their paid up capital by paying calls out of profits. The "Financial Times" says the results are the best ever recorded in Lancashire.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EARL HAIG.

London, Det. g.

A daughter has been born to Earl Haig.

EDISONGS LAMPS

FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS

[TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 46/2 11-16d.

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GOLF.

SHANGHAI v. K.C.C.

Members of the Golf Section of the K.C.C. had a golf match yesterday morning with the Shanghai lawn bowlers, a most enjoyable contest resulting as follows:

J. C. MacDougall (Shanghai) beat J. Hyde (E.C.C.), 5 and 3.

R. E. MacDougall (Shanghai) beat G. Duncan (K.C.C.), 4 and 3.

A Malcolm (Shanghai) v. Ja Gibson (K.C.C.), all square.

AW. MacCallum (Shanghai) lost to G. Gerrard (E.C.C.), one up.

Later, the Shanghai visitors were entertaned to tiffin by members of the K.C.C. Mr. D. Harvey presiding. Speeches were delivered by the Chairman, Mr. G. Gerrard, Mr. J. Hyde and Hr. F. L. Marshall (Shanghai), the last-named referring to the hospitality shown the Shanghai players during their stay in the Colony.

HONGKONG GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The second round of the Hong- kong Golf championship was played off on Saturday at Fanling. The course was in good condition as a result of the heavy drizzle that fell during the day. Some good golf was witnessed, the re- sults being as follows:-

Major Leslie Smith best C. Balmer Johnson at the 20th hole..

S. H. Dodwell best Et. Col. Harvey.

N. L. Smith beat C. L. Sandes. E. Davidson beat R. A. Brand on the last green.

Lt. Col. Coles best G. B. Cockrem, on the last green.

G.S. Archbutt beat W. D. Kraft, 2 and 1.

A. B. Stewart beat R. E. Lindsell.

Dr. Lindsay-Woods beat R. M. Smith, 2 and 1.

The following qualified for the next round of the Junior Cham- pionship:

A. Murdoch, A. D. Hum. phreys, Lt-Com. Kilgour, F. Maitland, H. Overy, H. Scott, J... W. Franke, G. M Young, G. C. Moxon, H. J. Gedge, A. B. Raworth, J. E. Sharp, Col. Clementi-Smith, L. S. Greer hill, Capt. Archer, G. C. Costello, Capt. Gray, A. E. Henderson, T. R. Chassels, West, H. E. Murray, J. J. Kidd, R. I. Moncrieff |and Lt. Col. Taylor.

SCENE IN DEVASTATED FRANCE,

The above picture shows a French family, who had coming Germans, back against their old homestead; rinkin their home,