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FROM ELECTRICAL DEALERS

The

United States

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(ESTABLISHED 1831).

68994 XL+AI+XXP · SATURDAY; NOVEMBER. 15, 1919,

STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.

EMPIRE FOOD PRODUCTION.

LORD MILNER'S VIEW.

London, November 12. Addressing the Coloris! Institute on the subject of Empire food production, the Food Controller referred to the difficulties of food supply, due to the small amount of production and our lack of organisation. As regards Empire supplies the consumption was outdistancing the production. The whole question of supplies must be zeconsidered and the possibilities of Empire production should be placed in the forefront. He was aware that Trusts already had a foot-hold in certain Dominions, but by bringing the dominions into closer trade relations with the Motherland we could more effective ly devise methods to enable the Dominions to relieve themselves of the menace-of Trusts.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

PRESIDENT POINTARE,

THE CITY'S GREAT WELCOME.

London, November 11. The City gave a great welcome to President Poingars this orning in the course of a procession to the Guildhall, the entire touched by the warmth of the welcome. There was a dense con route being packed with cheering crowds. M. Poincare was visibly course at the Guildhall. including Prince Albert, and all Members of the Government.

M. Poincare, replying to an address of welcome, recalled the cordiality of the 1913 reception, and added that he saw in London France the hand of friendship. a deeper and more urgent desire than even before to extend to

FRENCH PRESIDENT 3 TRIBUTE.

Later.

Following the reception. President Poincare was entertained st luncheon in the Guildhall, where there was a rast distinguished

company.

Lord Milner. who presided, said that he was not sure that we could obtain everything we required from the Empire. Though an Imperialist He did not want to live in a hermetically sealed Empire. On the contrary, he believed that the greater development of Imperial trade would mean

greater increase of foreign trade, but, if

retaimed the command of the

had a

proper economic And development within the Empire we should be safeguarded against interruption in the supplies of food and raw materials. He believed in the ultimate success of the League of Nations but was not prepared to stake everything upon its imediate success. After all, the British Empire would supply the driving force to the League and the best way of providing therefor, was to enable the Empire to be self-stion were used in Baris, but Germany was as deceived in Looden supporting. We ought to leave no stone unturned to produce more, hakeable determination, supported by a firm conviction of eational as she was in Paris. The enemy's attacks were opposed by an un- duty.-(Cheers).

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EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT.

OPENING CUP THE CROWN COLONIES.

London. November 10. Capt. Amery, interviewed by the Morning Post, eaid there was no cause for misgiving in the post-war outlook of the Empire. Imperial reconstruction

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The Lord Mayor made a felicitious speech eulogising the sacrifices of the French nation.. attention to the sufferings at enemy hands of London and Paris, M. Poincare, replying, had a manificent ovation. He drew which during the war so completely symbolised the characteristics of the British and French races. German air-raids had killed 516 persons and injured 1,570 in London. The same methods of terroris,

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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Fram Our Chen Correspondant.) SINGAPORE DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS.

divorce by Hugh Gilmour against his wife for alleged misconduct The Acting Chief Justice heard an undefended application for

Singapore, November 14.

with three men during the absence of the petitioner at the front.

EX-GERMAN SHIPS FROM JAYA.

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Are Good Tires

Singapore, November 14 The ex-German steamers Schoufels and Arsterturm left Sabang on the 12th inst. and are expected to arrive on the 17th.

THE SHANGHAI WHEEL RAIDED.

Shanghai, November 14

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on femand, to-day was 45/8 11/18. LOCAL WEDDING.

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marriage of Mr. C. A. Grimes, There was a large attendance morning on the occasion of the the Union Church this

of the Public Works Department, to Miss Henrietta Heckt, of No. 48, The Peak. The ceremony was performed by the Rer. J. Kirk Maconachie. The duties of "best can" were performed by Mr. K. Staple, of the Public Works Department, who has lately returned from the war.

The bride, who was attired in a

dress of while silk crepe de chine

and georgette with silver trimm- ing, and

hat to match,

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was given away by Mr. J. A Lyon, of the Sanitary Depart

Chinese troops and police raided "The Wheel" confiscating the ment. Miss Gertrude Razavet paraphernalia, but the place will probably reopen.

FIRE ON KOBE MARU.

Shanghai, November 11.

A fire occurred on the Kobe Maru while docked causing damage to cargo in two bolds,

A CHINA COAL WAR,

Shanghai, November 14.

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becoming maid of honoar, being attired in a dress of georgette crepe over old rose satin, trimmed with blue beads and wearing a white and silver braid hat. The the bridegroom's little daughters Misses Lily

and Katie Grimes, were the brides- maids and they looked very sweet {in 'dzessen of¡white voile embroid- ered with pink roses and pink ashes. Their black satin hats lined with pink silk and tiny

A coal war.is on. The Kailan Co. has cat the price to $13 a pink rosebuds gave a pretty

ACCIDENT IN SHANGHAI,

Shanghai, November 14.

His Majesty, proposing the toast of President Poincare at a banquet at Buckingham Palace, said that he welcomed the opportunity of expressing in person his profound appreciation of the glorious feats performed by the French troops under the splendid all the wonderful features of the war, none had made a greater leadership of the Supreme Generalissimo, Marshal Foch.

*Amid appeal to the hearts of my people than the heroic constancy and the setting up of a higher standard of living. better housing, efforts of his father and one of M. Poincare's predecessors to bring

chivalrous ardour of France. His Majesty recalled the successful ton. The Coal Guild is holding out for $25. and public health conditions, education and wages than any existing about an Anglo-French Entente an Entente which had been happily: to-day The close of the century should have two hundred million white citizens at a level of prosperity far

succeeded by a firm and enduring Alliance, cemented and made above that of the

permanent alike by the sacrifices and victories, which they of the population of the United States had shared in war against a stubborn and powerful foo to-day. The welfare of the races for which the Empire was responsible, was equally important. Imperial transport must be Despite the arduous duties ahead be was confident that France and the British Empire would carry through the great work of recon- be developed. The Erst stage of British shipping should be to

Station Officer Upton was hurt when a derrick boom slipped provide adequate and abundant transport between every point of the struction in the same spirit of mutual trust and good fellowship from its book striking him. He is not seriously injured," Espire and this should be supplemented, by Imperial railway deve given fresh proof of her devotion to the Alliance by signing & Treaty which they had exhibited in war time. My country has already lopment. In this the United Kingdom might profit by the example to come to the aid of France if menaced afresh by her old enemy. I of the Dominions and strive to apply their standards to railway pray that Heaven will avert such a calamity, and that the League: development in the Crown Colonies and Protectorates. Capt. Amery of Nations may ensure the peace of the world and enable all nations mentioned that the Dominions and Rhodesia bad built a hundred to pursue their allotted tasks in tranquillity and security." thousand miles of railways, while the Crown Colonies and Pro-was confident that in their glorious destinies the two nations would tectorates only had 3.300. The disparity showed that the latter were proceed together along thepathe of peace, firmly united by indissoluble not properly opened up. All Dominions should take an active interest ties and undying memories of common endurance and common in the tropical Empire. The idea of the Empire as a possession of the United Kingdom was obsolete. The Empire was a chain of equal

triumph. British nations, girdling the world. Oversea settlement was equally important. The word emigration should not be used in reference to a citizen of the Empire moving to another part of the Empire. Half the population of Asia was within the British Empire, and therefore there was no menace to Australia and Canada in the organisation as our guest." of Asia against their interests, since half of the eight thousand million inhabitants of Asia were partners with them in the Empire. Regarding trade preference within the Empire, Capt. Amery weid his views were so well known that it was unnecessary to repeat them.

THE COAL SITUATION.

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London, November 12.

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conflict. I am unable to contemplate any situation in which we "Our aspirations are identical and our interests should never shall not act together in defence of the high ideals of Liberty and Justice. The Queen and I are especially glad that Madame Poincare was able to accompany you and enable us to welcome her

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

MR. BALFOUR'S PLAIN SPEAKING.

London, November £1.

At big meeting in support of the League of Nation, in Queen's Hall, Mr. Balfour re-emphasised that the League alone i could prevent a repetition of the past incalculable calamities. The League had many enemies, but he was not aware that any alter native organisation had ever been suggested.. Critics were ready for the civilised world to continue as hitherto, oscillating betwes 1 violent and sanguinary conflicts, with intervals in which ambitious

The price of coal was privately discussed yesterday by Mr. Bonor Law and the Miners Parliamentary Leadera. The latter submitted figures with a view to showing that the increase of 6/- was unnecessary, and demanded the appointment of a Joint nations piled up armaments for a new effort. That idea was a Committee to consider the relation of output to prices. It is under-solutely intolerable. (Cheers.) All Powers should take an equat stood that Mr. Bonar Law promised & reduction in price if it were found possible without loss to the Exchequer. It is the impression that the Cabinet will be ready to take off 3 immediately.

DEATH OF CADINAL HARTMANN.

Cologne, November 12.

The death is announced of Cardinal Hartmann.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE RUSSIAN FIGHTING.

-A SKE-SAW STRUGGLE..

London, November 11 Military experts are of opinion that a further offensive by General Judenitch during the winter is impossible. He continues to retreat and has lost half of his forces, composed of Balshevik deverters, who have returned to the enemy ranks.

Meanwhile on the southern front the operations of the Caucasus Army on the east bank of the Volga are entirely successful. The ple area of Tearer at Rakhink is cleared ofthe Bolshariks. On he right bank the Rods have been forced back across the Batasyka with heavy fesses.

The Don Army captured a large number of prisoners and materiál, especially northward of Liski, where a Cossack attack after heavy fighting was completely successful,

On the other car, the Volunteer Army has been foresd back 30 or 40 miles, bothward of the Vornejalgor Railway. Denkin westward offiyevsk continues to progress, but further west the from Cheernigor to the south bank of the

share of the League's burden, and accept the same risks and ma ions the future of the League was dark indeed. He was convinci the same endeavours. If one creat nation tegan making reserv ::-. that all the beat thought in Britain and the civilised world was ba hind the League. (Cheers.) But say of his frien is in any part of the globe, who were considering their responsibilities, should under- stand that unless they were prepared to take an equal share in an equal task they were threatening with ultimate dissolution the whole now system., He concluded:-"If the world to-day at this appointed hour, when it is still staggering under the effects of a five years' struggle, is not prepared now to undertake the great task ahead, I despair of the time coming.",

THE ARMISTICE

IMPRESSIVE LONDON SCENES.

London, November 11

There was a most impressive scene at the Cenosph in White- ball A guard of honour was formed of soldiers and sailors with reversed arms. Streams of relatives and friends of the fallen placed wreaths at the bass of the monument. A rapresentative of President Poincare also placed a wreath and Mr. Lloyd George walk- the foot of the Cenotaph., There was a vast crowd at the Mansion ed bareheaded from Downing Street and laid a beautiful wreath at Hoose, which after the silence sang "Fraise God from Whom all blessings flow. Frayer was offered and the National Anthein was THE SCENE IN MELBOURNE

sung...

Melbourne, Nerenber 11 participated in the Armistica commemoration sitemonies, Ali The verious Governmenta, Municipalities and Churches.

time. Pedestrans halted and uncovered their heads, and hotels normal activities were completely suspened as the praepointed and business places closed. The Last Post was founded at the Federal Parliament House shortly before eleven and was seated principal street comes Governor General arrived outside the by a Boyat Balute. Be

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

WAR PRISONERS IN GERMANY.

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London, Nov. 11. In the House of Compacas replying to Mr. Leonard Lyle Mr. Harmsworth stated that the number of British war prisoners in Germany, including oversea men unaccounted for was twelve officers and 591 others. The German suthorities continued to render assistance as re- gards the outstanding cases. Replying to Mr. Lono, Mr. Faster said the cost of the Army of occupation in Germany *Em April 1 to Oct 31 was roughly £28,000,000 and of the

British forces in France and Flanders £4,000,000.

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effect to their costumes.

An informal reception was beki after the ceremony at the bride- groom's reside at Na 13 Go vernment QUÂT ETN- -re Band, which was attended many groom. friends of the bride and brides

The happy couple will their honeymoon trip to-day by the 2 o'clock. boat for Macao, where they wil stay at the new residence of Sir Robert Ho Tang, which has been kindly placed at their disposal

OTHER WEDDINGS.

The wedding is announced as taking place at 4 pm. to-morrow at the Rosary Church, Kowloom. of Mr. F. E d'Almada Remedios to Miss Carmen Maria Osmund, second daughter of Mr. A. F. Os- mund of Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- son and Co.

At the Roman Catholic Cathe- dral, at 3 p.m. today, Mr. B. M. Castro, of the Hongkong Rope ('o. will be married to Miss Mally Dorothy Danenberg, daughter of the late F. Danenberg.

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