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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE SUPREME COUNCIL.

AMERICAN DELEGATES TO STAY.

Paris, December 4. France, Great Britain and Italy are working through their Ambassaders in Washington for preventing the adjournment of the Supreme Council in Paris until after the exchange of the Ratifica- tion, M. Clemenceau having made it plain that the signing of the Protocol by Germany must precede the Ratification.

For impeding the German game of procrastination, based on the failure of the United States' Senate to ratify the Treaty, America's delegates have decided to sit on the Supreme Council longer. One of the American Delagales, probably Mr. Henry White, will remain in Paris after the departure of the other delegates.--Hares.

FRENCH MILITARY SERVICE.

4 BILL FOR ITS REDUCTION.

Paris, December 4.

A Bill will be submitted to the new French Chamber of Deputies, soon after it assembles, with the object of reducing military service from 3 years to 2 years.-Haras.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY.

A SUBJECT OF MUCH COMMENT.

Paris, December 4.

The election of President of the Republic on February 2, cert M. Poincare has year, begins to be the subject of much comment. denied that he intends to stand again for the Fresidency, and M. Clemencesu's intentions are unkown.-Haras.

GERMAN STATE RAILWAYS

SUGUESTED SALE TO UNITED STATES.

Paris, December 4

The sale of the German State railways to the United States is propused in the German Finance Minister's organ. Most of the German papers strongly object, as they have never heard of such a humiliation.-Haras

RUMANIA AND THE PEACE TREATY.

Paris, December 4.

In the Bucharest Parliament, the new Premier has proclaimed Rumania's solidarity. Nevertheless, there is great opposition to the ratification of the Treaties.-Haras.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

THE FOOCHOW INCIDENT.

Shanghai, December 8.

A general meeting of 17 parties was held in Peking in connection with the Foochow incident. Over thirty thousand representatives were present and after discussion the following resolutions were passed: To demand from Japan the removal of the Consul, repara- tion and compensation, the punishment of the guilty; and also that The Chairman of the Chamber the boycott be strictly carried on.

of Commerce was asked to sign a bond that all members of the Chamber would not buy any low grade goods, and those already in stock must be stored in the Chambar within three days. The police intended to have dispersed the meeting at first, but an order from the President stated that as so far no disorder had been committed, it should be left alone.

APPEAL TO STUDENTS.

Shanghai, December 8. Representations have been sent by the Education Minister

to persuade the students and various parties not to push matters

too far.

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SHANTUNG'S REQUEST.

Shanghai, December 8.

The Provincial Assembly in Shantung has wired to the Govern ment requesting it to probibit the Japanese from establishing manu- factories in various parts of the Province.

. EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THE JAPANESE BOYCOTT.

Shanghai, December 8: A Lower Yangtsze Conference refuses permission to the Nisshin Kisen Kaisha to grant ten per cent. extra cash rebate inducing Chinese shippers to use N. K. K. steamers from Hankow to Shanghai. The N, E. K. complained their ships carried an average of 154 tons on 234 trips last year and this year 230 trips averaged 71 tons. company asked a readjustment and blamed the students May agitation re,Shantung.

SITUATION AT SHANGĦAL

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Shangbai, December 8. The striking students have resumed their classes. Some goods were burned on Sunday. All is quiet today, The Native City Police Chief, in a proclamation, says "Burnings and seizures must cease, It is a patriotic movement but hardly within the law." Three shops were raided on Sunday. It is proposed to store Japanese. goods and to burn them later.

THE AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT.

Singapore, December 8. Boss Smith and his men passed over Batavia at 3.25 on Saturday, arrived at Kalidjatti at 4.07, and left for Boerabaya at 7.30 on Sun- day morning. It is stated that Foulet will probably call at Penang.

ATTACKED BY A SHARK.

Bingapore, December 8.

While four Malays were engaged in cleaning the bottom of the Sri Mira in the Inner Harbour at Singapore they were attacked by a shirk and one of the party fatally bitten.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

GERMAN VIEW OF FEACE TREATY.

Paris, Dec. &

Herr Yen Lersner, interviewed by Reuter, said he was authorised to sign the protocol of ratification if the last sentence therein were eliminated which rescived the right of foreiga armed forces to enter Germany after peste had been effected £ any infringement of the terms occurred... Fen Lerszer acknowledged that the wording of the sentence in the protocol was only intended to apply to important matters but he contended that when put to the test it might be applied to insignificant points. Ton Lerner said Germany's suggestion to invite decisions from the Hague Convention regarding "responsibility for the Scapa Flow incident was based on the argument that Germany was not responsible therefore but desired an impartial judgment. Germany way willing to sign the protocol immediately the Allies agreed to` that proposal He contended that the Baltic question had already been settled by the complete evacuation of German troops from Lithuania and denied the meeting with Folk cabled earlier.

GERMAN LIE NAILED TO THE MAST.

London, Dec. 3

An Admiralty communique, referring to Germany's con tention that Admiral Von Reuterscuttled the ficet at Scapa Flow without the knowledge of any German civil or military authority, publishes the translation of a letter found in a sale salved from the Aagship Emden. The document, dated May 9, is marked most secret and was written by Admiral Von Trothe, Chief of the German Admiralty, to Von Reuter. I discusses the Allies probable intentions as regards the fate of the interned fleet which it declared, however, could not be decided without German co-operation and consummat- ed by Germany. It emphasised that surrender to the enemy was out of the question.

The Admiralty communique cites the foregoing and other instances as a refutation of the German allegation that Ger- man orders failed to reach Yon Reuter and shows that the last orders teached him on June 17, the very day whereon. according to the text of another document, he issed in- stractions to his commanding officers, carefully detailing pre- parations to effect rapid sinking in the event of decible British intervention without German assent, or on his special You heater orders whereanent he indicated a secret code.

added that: "Should the Government agree to surrender under the peace terms then the ships will be handed over to the lasting disgrace of those who placed us in this position."

GERMANY'S INSOLENCE.

London, Dec. 3.

The newspapers emphasise the strained position of Ger many and the Allies as evidenced by Clemenceau's stern reply to the latest German note. It is pointed out that Germany's attitude towards the Armistice and Treaty obligations has become worse since the American Senate's discussions on the Peace Treaty; and the insolence of her attitude on the subject of repatriation of war prisoners, which is dependent on ratification of the Treaty, and the surrender of war criminals is merely a corollary to her refusal of re- patriation, Scapa scuttlings, and the abrupt withdrawal of delegates from Paris. She is apparently attempting to exploit the differences between the Allies and simultaneously to avert a monarchist militarist outbreak. Germany is making show of defying the victors which is wholly in accordance with the old German spirit. The papers declare the Allies must adopt stern measures.

GERMANY RE-ARMING.

Paris, Dec. 3..

The Supreme Council has addressed a note to Berlin protesting against the increase of armaments in Germany Contrary to the Versailles tresty.

The decision of the American Delegation to remain in Paris is emphasised by the visit of Mr. Polk to Baron Leraner, the chief of the German delegation, with whom he had & most Erm interview.

MARSHAL FOCH ON THE SITUATION.

Paris, Dec. 5. Marshal Foch was summoned to a meeting of the Supreme Council, the session being very secret sau including only British, American, Italian, and Japanese delcgates. The report submitted by Foch was sober, presenting no alarmist view of the situation but pointing out the danger to Central- Eastern Europe possibly arising from a lie.mau Army 400,000 strong, instead of 100,000 according to the reace Treaty - Havas.

U. S, COAL STRIKE.

New York, Dec. 3. The Times of Now You" states that hundreds of minez are still idle. There is no sign of the 'men resuming. The Fuel Controller has appealed to the public to voluntarily andergo restrictions severer than in wartime, including light- less nights in the cities and the suppression of electric signs The distribution of coal has been limited to Government

arvices and essential industries.

U. 8. AND MEXICO,

Washington, Doc. 3. Senator Fall, who was charged to investigate the situation to Mexico, has introduced a resolution to the penste, reque ing Fres. Wilada to never diplomatic relationn

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

THE OPIUM CONVENTION.

London, Dec. 5.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Agg Gard ner, Mr. Harmsworth stated that section three of Article 295 of the Peace Treaty implied clearly that ratification of the Peace Treaty was to be interpreted as covering both the ratification of the Opinm Convention and the signature of the special protocol which opened the Hague Conference in accordance with the resolutions of the third opium conference, 1914, for bringing the

said convention into force. All the more then must it be beld to cover the signature of the special protocol in the case of the powers which had already ratified the Opium Con- vention.

THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY.

London, Dec. 5. Presiding at a meeting of the South African Diamond Corporation, Bernard Oppenheimer, the chairman, drew attention to the enormous extension of the diamond business in the Far East during recent years. He said that India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, Dutch Indies, etcetera, were to-day bigger buyers than the ex-enemy countries, who were now out of the running, wère before the war. Thos the equipoise which at one time was threatened by the economical collapse of Germany, Russia and Austria was new thoroughly re-established.

CZECHO-SLOVAK PRISONERS.

Berne, Dec. 3

The Foreign Minister of Czecho-Slovakia, interviewed by Heuter, said that part of the mission to England concerned the repatriation of 54,000Czecho-Slovaks fromSiberia America had agreed to transport half of these from Vladivostock and probably England and Japan would undertake the remainder. .Japan would probably provide the ships for the latter half

WAR PRISONERS.

Berne, Dec. S Switzerland has decided to ask the ex belligerents to repatriate all war prisoners before Christmas. The Vatican has accepted Switzerland's invitation to send a similar note to the ex belligerents.

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ĮTO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 5a/14a.

THE WEATHER.

Forecast-Fair. Barometer :- 30.07 Temperature 2 p.m.-68. Humidity 2 p.m. 1–58.

THE SHIPPING DISASTER.

FATE OF EUROPEANS UNCERTAIN.

THE "PHEUMPENH" ARRIVES IN

PORT.

Further enquiries made to-day regarding the shipping disaster which we reported yesterday bring to light the fact that there is still an absence of detailed

news.

Yesterday afternoon, soon after we had gone to Press, a telegram was received by the Chinese firm operating the ship, from their Agents in Saigon, which stated that of the 37 survivors, twenty- five were members of the crew and twelve were passengers. It did not atate whether any of the Europeans on board were among those saved, and there is a good deal of anxiety being felt by the friends of the men, peading de- finite information.

There is also some difficulty in locating the actual scene of the beer, is the name given yestar-

day Ying Hùng Tai Fat-is not marked on any of the local charts of the China Coast. All that is known is that it is off Indo-China. With regard to whether the boat was insured, enquiries have not been successful. The boat is registered at the Harbour Office in the name of Un Man-Chuen, a merchant. Her registered ton- nage is 1,048 tons. She was

HONGKONG DEFENCE formerly of the Indo-China fiect.

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rest this morning when she came Administrative Orders by Major into harbour quite unaware of all that had been. Mr. M. S. Northcote returned G. H. Wakeman, V. D.. Acting the anxiety

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abrced Commandant,

concerning her. States by the Fushimi Maru to-state:-

if there is

three-masted Paracels од the day.

ship Reef, it is quite another vesse

It has not been possible to get any further information concern- ing the rumours which were so current yesterday to the effect that no fewer than four boats were stranded on this dangerona reef.

There will be a parade of the whole Corps (including men

A meeting of the Council of the previously excased attendance at Hongkong Football Association!

1# to be held on Friday parades, and the Cadet Company) on Wednesday. 17th instant, for at 5.45 p.m. The business inspection by His Excellency the Includes the arrangement of

Governor. match a charity

Fall in at 5.00 p.m. on the of the Fund

for Deva tated North side of the Hongkong France on Boxing Day, the teams Cricket Club Ground.

in aid

to represent England and Scotl Dress: Drill order (ie. cap. land. A presentation is also to tunic, shorte, putties, belt, side be made to Mr. F. W. Wright.

For making fast the steam launch Fat Hing to the s.s. Kan Chow whilst under way, without the written permission of the master

arms, and rifle).

The Mounted Section wilk wear breeches instead of shorts.

"D" Company will not carry rifles or sides.ms.

Officers will not wear swords, NOTICE.

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What promises to be an inter-p.m. on Saturday, 13th instant. esting case will be heard bafore Mr. R. O. Hutchison at the Magistracy to-morrow. neighbours, the Japanese

OBITUARY.

believed to be one of the bosts 02 The Devawongse, which was Paracels Reef, left Singapore on the Sth instant. Hence she could not have reached the Paracels yet.

KOWLOON ASSAULT.

officer in charge, Hongkong Rifle Or Liu Kan, the master of practice shoot for possible and

Before Mr. J. R. Wood to-day the Fat Hing, was fined $50 this probable members of te Hong when he was brought up on the morcing by Captain "Basil kong Defence Corps team will remanded charge of assaulting Taylour, R.N., Marine Magistrate. take place at King's Park Mrs. Morgen, who resided next The defendant said he went to Range on Saturday, 13th door to the Palace Hotel, land passengers from the ship.

instant, commencing at 2.30 p.m. Kowloon, Vences Noronha, Ammunition should be purchased at his Own request, Was at headquarters not later than 1

bound orer in a sum of $50. Mr. Leo d'Almada, who appeared for the defence, said his .client agreed to be bound over without News has been received from any admission of the facts. Mr. the England of the death of Mr. J. H. Gardiner, who represented woman, And

Mrs. Morgen, said he had po named Henry Good, who was for many objection. 2 European Mrs. Watting, living in adjacent years well known in Shanghai, houses in Mallory Street had a Mr. Henry Good was a native of Garasey. He served his time as quarrel, and the former DOW charges the European woman an apprentice engineer in FM's with pouring water on her head. Dockyard at Portsmouth and worked on the building of H.M.8. Warrior, the first iron man-of- War in the British Navy,

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The Local Manager informs us He that at a meeting stockholders nection with the Navy held on November 12th, the became an engineer in the Black- capital of the International Bank-wall Shipbuilding Works and as ing Corporation was increased sisted in the fitting of the engines from US. $3,250,000 to UB. $5,-on board the Great Eastern. He 000,000 and the Surplus from came to Chins in the str. Con UB: $3,250,000 to US.. $3,500,000 quest of the China Coast Co by the transfer of U.S. $1,750,000 arriving in Shanghai on January to Capital Accounkand U.8. $250,-15, 1875, and remained in the 000 to Barpins Account from service of Mars Jardine, Maths Undivided Prits when liter son & Co., IL, until his Tobiguze

49, 1915, after 381 išemi now stands at UB. $1ASE

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