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TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1920.

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LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Paris, Jan. la The inaugural meeting of the fezug v Nations Concil was held in the Clockroom at the Quai D'Orsay at 10.30 this morning. The meeting was of a serious and business-like character. 3. Burgeois acted as chairean, having on his right Lord Curzon, Count Matsal. Da Cunha (Brazil), and M. Venizelos. On his lett were the representatives of Italy, Belgium and Spain. Viscomet Grey was present. Mr. Lloyd George put in an appearance but left after a consultation with Viscount Giry. On the motion of M. Bourgeois, Sir Eric Drummond was formally installed as General Secretary. The meeting also unanimously adopted M. Bourgeois as Grst chairman on the motion of M. Venizelos, seconded by Lord Curzon.

The inaugarai speech by M. Bourgeois as chairman was a fine exposition of the aims of the League. Lord Curzon, following, expressed the loyalty of the British Empire to the spirit underlying the covenant of the League. the intention of Britain to do its utmost to ensure its practienl effcary and the firm belief that only throngh the Lengue could we hope to ensure that the horrors and miseries of the past five years would not be repeated, and that a new era of inter- Lord Curzon concurred national relationships should dawa.

with M. Bourgeois in hoping that America would soon take her place as a member of the League. On the proposal of M. Bourgeois it was decided that the second meeting of the League should be held at London on a date to be fixed.

At the close of the sitting of the League of the Nations Council. a Commission of five members was appointed to dejimit the frontiers of the Saare Basin. Three were nominated by the Council. Ons will be nominated by France and one by Germany. The Council's nominees were :- Colonel Wace (Britain). Maior Lambert (Belgium) and Major Kobayashi (Japan). The sitting lasted an hour and a half. The public were admitted to an adjoining room with wide alcores opening to the Conference Chambez.

HOLLAND AND THE LEAGUE,

The Hague, Jan. 11

The Government has submitted to the Eureau of the Second Chamber a Bill reserving to the Que authority to adhere to the League of Nations. An explanatory, memorandum from the Government, outlines the "imperfections" of the Covenant. For instance the Netherlands, joining the League, would renounce her privileged position as a neutral. Aiso the proposed permanent Court of International Justice, is very much in the air. The memorandum further suggests that the small Powers have scarcely any infinence on the constitution or work of the most important Administrative Council in the League. Nevertheless the Government inds adhesion necessary, not only because the Netherlands would otherwise be placed in an intolerable international position. but because, despite the drawhacks and singularities of the League, it hears the weds of development which may be profitable to hugsanity.

THE NATION'S ECONOMY.

London, Jan. !T.

The National Saving Assetide held its first meeting Festerday to arrange County Conferences, etc. It was attend- ed-by ninety delegates from all parts of the kingdom. A message from the King was read, emphasising that onumy is needed now and in the future as much as during the wat.. Reduction is unnecessary in consumption, but increase in production must be encouraged in order that the whole national standard of living may be improved. He trusts that measures will be adopted for the further sucress of the savings movenient on which the welfare of the country largely depends, and Ropes employers and employed will increase the number of Savings Associations at works and factories.

HELP FOR POLAND.

London, Jan. 13.

In the House of Representatives Mr. Baker, Secretary of War, recommended that America's surplus war supplies in Europe should be given to Poland to help her against the Bolshevists He added that the Allies were considering General participation is a movement to help the Poles.

Bliss, member of the Peace Delegation, declared that the revival of an European war was not improbable if Poland was unable to withstand the Bolshevists. Military experts increasingly believed that the Bolsheviste would turn to Poland He opined that the United States should request the Allies to give surplus supplies Poland because Peland was the possible storma centre of Europe. Military men believed the Bolsheviks would not attempt to press eastward of Lake Baikai against the Japanese and instead of sending armies to India or Turkey they would probably try military propaganda Ho opined this indicated a rest- wird movement of the Bolshevists.

HOLDING THE BOLSHEVIKS.

----London, Jan-15---

The War Office says the British Military Mission with – Denikin has gone to Ekaterinedar. The Caucasus army, holding the line behind Aksai river, south-west of Tsaritsig, has repulsed five heavy frontal attacks, also an octßanking attempt. The Don army holds the line of the Don from Akani to the mouth. The Reds, after ve attempts, failed to force a passage. The Volunteer artay holds the line from Nikopol to Melitopol north of the Crimea. The Red advance or Odessa has been stopped.

FIGHTING IN SIBERIA.

London, Jan. 15.

The "Daily Mail" correspondent at Tientsin says it is reported that Irkutsk is afire. The "Daily Mail's" Harbin correspondent says two or three American soldiers have been killed or wounded in a fight in the Baikal region with one of Bomenoff's armoured trains which the Americans captured. Other fights are reported in which Czecho-Slovaks, Bemenoffites, Japanese and Americans have been engaged bat there are no details.

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THE REICHSTAG DEMONSTRATION,

Beme, Jan. 74.

It is reported from Berlin that the Police losses in the disturbances before the Reichstag were two killed, two missing and ten wounded. Twenty demonstrators were killed and 49 wounded. Herr Ebert has proclaimed a state of siege 2 throughout Germany, except in Bavaria, Saxony, Wartem- burg. Baden and vicinities.

Berlin, Jan 15.

A semi-official message reports that forty-two were killed and 105 wounded in the fighting on the 13th.

London, Jan. 15.

It appears that the incomplete speech of Herr Bauer in the assembly at Berlin was for the rejection of an Indepen- dent motion for adjournmaent and the debate precipitated the outbreak. Herr Bauer asserted that Independent deputies were seen waving cloths and shouting to incite the demonstra tors to storm the Reichstag. He added that the police were indulgeat but there were limits to restraint when their comrades were disarmed, beaten, trampled on and killed with their own weapons. Therefore the police resort to action was most justifiable. The Independent, Henke, repudiated the Premier's charges and declared that the workers must £ght a capitalistic Government to the death. Minister of the Interior Heine said the first shot was fired from the crowd and a number of shots penetrated the House.

Berlin, Jan. 13. Herr Noske has prohibited the publication of the Freiheit Rotefahen." Further big demonstrations are ex- pected in view of declarations by Communist speakers on the 13th that the existence all of them is at stake in the next few days. The Independents and Communists to-day celebrate the anniversary of the death of Rose Luxemburg and Herr Liebknecht

GERMANY'S LOST TERRITORIES.

Copenhagen, Jan 14

In accordance with the Peace Treaty preparations are being completed to take a plebiscite of Slesvig.

Sir Charles Marling, the British Minister and the Pre- sident of the International Commission take over the ad- ministration of Flensburg next week. Higher German officials will be replaced by Allied officials and the occupation troops. will probably consist of one battalion each of British and French infantry and one company of French marines. British and French light cruisers and destroyers' will-anthor at Flensburg where the joint occupation forces will be cora- manded by the British Rear-Admiral Sheppard. :

Copenhagen, Jan, 15.

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The International Commissión has issued a proclamation the inhabitants of Slesvig stating that the evacuation of the German troops and authorities will be completed by theth and calling upon all classes to loyally co-operate with the Commission in maintaining order. The plebiscite of the first or northern zone is fixed for 10th February. In connection with the above it is noteworthy that the northern zone is regarded as likely to go to Denmark. The second or. middle zone which is the most important. including Flens- bourg a potential rival to Copenhagen. is largely inhabited by Germans while the Danish Government has abandoned the idea of a plebiscite in the third or southern zone fearing that the German population would join Denmark in order to escape war taxation.

GERMAN WAR CRIMES."

London, Jan. 14.

The Lord Chancellor and Attorney General lave instruct- ed 31. Clemenceau and Mr. Lloyd George that the recently rescrutinised list of German offenders who were to be tried by international law has been cut down in numbers from several thousands to eight hundred. It is pointed out on the best authority that the crimes for whiel. the guilty are to be arraigned are of such a revolting nature that even Germany will not shelter them once the details and names are publish- ed. It is not intended however to demand the surrender of Guch Generals as Hindenburg, Mackensen, Ludendorff and other leaders who warred howsoever bitterly in accordance with the law of civilisation buz the Allies intend to bring to book people responsible for inhuman crimes of violation and pillage in France and Belgium, those submarine officers who fred on sailors after torpedoing their ships and the ofeials responsible for the German prison camp. horrors.

"WILLY-NICKY" "LETTERS.

"London, Jan. 15.

A further instalment of the "Wily-Nicky" lettersappears in the Morning Post." The Kaiser writing on 3rd Jan, 1903, exhorts the Tsar to conclude peace with Japan and says, Is it compatible with the responsibility of a ruler to continue to force the whole nation against its declared will to send its sons to be killed by hecatombs only for his sake." Writing on 27th July, 1905, the Kaiser holds out the prospect of an alliance between Germany, Russia, Franco, Austria and Italy which will irresistibly attract the smaller nations and he thinks that even Japan might be inclined to join the group, adding, "This would cool down the English self-assertion and impertinence." He says a combination of the dual and triple alliances should be well able to hold their unruly neighbours in order and impose peace even by force if there be any Power hare-brained enough to wish to disturb it.”

RAILWAY TROUBLE ENDED.

London, Jan. 14,

The railwaymen's representative, Mr. Thomas, upon the adjournment of the delegates' meeting, stated that the Gov- ernment's reply was fully debated, but there was no decision. The Conference resumes on 15th inst. -.

London, Jan. 1s...

The railwaymen have accepted the. Government's terms. Mr. Thomas stated that the Railwaymen's Conference had decided on acceptance by the narrowest majority.

(Other Telegrams on Pages 8 and 8.)

THE GAOL MURDER

TO-DAYS FROCEEDINGS AT THE SESSIONS.

MR. FRANKS SEVERELY CROSS-EXAMINED.

The hearing was resumed this morning, at the Criminal See- sions, of the case in which Wong Kwong is charged with the murder of Warder Speed at the Victoria Gaol on December 15.

Chief Detective Inspector Murison stated that he received kaives from various people and found blood on all of them.

L. S. Clark spoke to arrest ing the prisoner at Causeway Bay at 7.30 on December 17th.

Mr. Belilios-What was the prisoner's demeanour ?

Witness-He was very quiet. Did his behaviour call for any comment ?-Nothing out of the ordinary."

Was there any attempt to resist

arrest? There was not.

Did he make any statement at the time?-He admitted he was

the man.

The Chief Justice-What did he say He was asked if he was Wong Kwong said he replied that

he was the man.

Mr. Belilios-Was he armed at the time ?-He was not.

The Chief Justice-Was he alone ?—Yes, sir.

You went there on the informa- tion that prisoner was coining from that district?-I did, Sir.

The

Attorney

General-

Were the prisoners given the approved scale of diet?

Witness-Yes.

Were they getting as much in December as previously? The quantities-were-the-sameer

TO-DAY'S ENCÀ ANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demsad, to-day was 52/1344.

THE EITHER.

The prisoner said "the Doctor Forecast-las. Barometer-. has been deceived I was not 139.14. Temperature p.m.-65 allowed half." Is that true-It Humidity 2 p.m.-20.

is absolutely untrue.

He says "We were only allowed 30 per cent. of what we were entitled to." Is that true?-No.

Prisoner says

A good many prisoners died from starvation." Is that true?-No.

Mr. Belilips-Would you say

it was possible that the prisoner

LOCAL WEDDING.

JAMES-MITCHELL

A pretty wedding was solemais-

had made complaints-It ised at the Union Church this'morn- possible.

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Mrs.

5 of No.

Have you any record which Charles Fitzpatrick James, and ing. The bridegroom was Mr. will show the nature and the the bride MissRosina MacArthur date of the complaint -If I may Mitchell, only daughter of Mr. be allowed to refer to theand

John Mitchell, records I can tell.

Taikoo Terrace. Witness, after being permitted The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie to refer to

the records, said: performed the ceremony. Prisoner made a complaint on the The bride, who was given 5th of April, 1918, to the effect that away by her father, wore a dress he was not getting enough food. of white charmeuse satin with I told him he was getting the su over dress of silver isce and proper amount. That was the carried & bouquet of white rosas. only complaint made by him She was attended by the Misses before the outbreak.

Connie Hansen, Jean Dalziel, and Mr. Belilios-Were any com- Peggy Humphreys as brides- plaints made to the Justices of maids. Miss Hansen wore a the Peace when they made their dress of helio georgette trimmed visits I could not say.

Are the complaints made to the and a hat to match. The other with champagne beads sad satin Justices of the Peace recorded?

Sometimes.

Are there any means of disco- ering whether the prisoner made any complaints to the Justices of the Peace?-There is a book kept for recording complaints made to the Justices, but an individual complaint is not often entered.

Was the prisoner ever in the Prison Hospital at all?—Yes; I believe he wBS,

Was he frequently in the gaol hospital?—I don't know.

two bridesmaids wore dresses of crepe de chine and mop caps. Mr. J. D. Birrell performed the . duties of best mat.."

The reception was held at the Hongkong Hotel, the Hotel or chestra attending. Many friends came to offer their felications to the happy couple.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY.

How did you know the pri- soner?-Neither of us knew him. Somebody pointed him out to us. Principal Warder McLeod stated that he heard the alarm and on going into the gaol found Werder Speed lying near the reserve guard room He also, Do you know, what his com-j found a pass key but Warder i pisint was I think It was Speed's revolver was missing. Asyphilis. Had he ever any other knife was found in the office and complaint ?--I don't know. cutside a key belonging to the locker in which the gacl keys were kept. The keye were all in their places. A torn revolver holster was found out side the office, Later the Chief Warder went to cell No. 63 where there is no truth in it at all. Coranet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 he found a parcel containing a Would you go so far as to say p.r. number of tools, including the that the whole thing is a fabrica- pieces of paper which had beention and a tissue of lies!--I do! painted green.

not know every word of the state- I am afraid, but if you mention any particular point I might say.

City Hall-Iosugural meeting of Kowloon Residents' Association -5.15 p.m.

What is your opinion of the prisoner's statement? So far as Theatre Royal-Russian Opera the reports of the food and Co. present "Madama Butterfly" the prison warders are concerned-9.15 p.m.

In reply to Mr. Balilios, ment. witness said that the two Indian Warders did

not mention the prisoner when they said they were attacked.

Mr. Belilios-Can you re- cognise the tools?-Some are used in the carpenter shop.

Might they have been pilfered? →Yes.

Continuing, witness said that paint similar to the kind produced was used to paint the cell doors.. A long con- versation between any of the convicts would be bighly improb- able. He had seen no signs of friendliness between the prisoner and the other convicts.

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In reply to further questions, Mr. Franks said that it was quite possible bat some prisoners re- ceived tobacco and extra food and that it was paid for by friends of the prisoners outside, the gaol

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW, Theatre Royal-Russian Grand Opera Co. present "The Barber of Seville" at 3.30 p.m. and La Boheme" at 9.15 p.m.

Coronet Theatre-2.30 to 11.30

p.m.

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

HAD FIFTY FIANCEES, "With regard to the procuring of civilian clothes, witness sug-

Paris-The police are holding gested that the men had probably a man who is reputed to have brought them out of the shop, been engaged to 50 middle-aged hidden underneath their prison women, whom he defrauded of garments.

their savings. He is said to ba a

The Chief Justice-Have you nervous wreck and prefers to stay ever heard before the suggestion in jail indefinitely rather than that officers of the prison, Indian face his sweethearts in court. The Attorney General:--Would

or otherwise, have made presents it bave been possible for to the prisoners for immoral pur-|- convicts.to.

converse- from poses No, but I have heard ou their cells through the space occasions at the foot of the door 7-Yes..

Mr. Belilios What kind of shoes do the warders wear?

Witness:-The supplied with felt solid slippers.

Mr. A. G. Passmore, Cross- examined by Mr. Belilios, said be found a piece of chupatti in cell 63. This food was not supplied to prisoners and it must have got in- to the cell illegally. A piece of pre- served ginger was also found and this must have been brought to the

outside. prison from

Sugar, Which was also found, was not part of the Chinese prisoner's

chet.

from the Chinese The Chief Justice. I take it, prisoners that the Indian warders Mr. Belilioa, that you are going have made overtures to them. to ask the Jury to believe that Mr. Belilios. In view of what owing to the lack of food and you have told us, I suggest to you attention, this man was not re- that Indian warders or somebody sponsible for his actions? inside the gaol were instrumental, Mr. Belilios. Yes, my Lord. in bringing a big part of the His mind was depraved as a "stuff" inside the premises. result. Would you say it was possible ? j For the defence, Mr. Balillos.

who said he was not calling any |--I would say so.

With regard to the key, would witnesses, submitted that there the prisoner be likely to have wax was not a single witness for the or putty which would enable him Crown who actually sl to take an impression of the key? prisoner attack or stab anyone.

He should not have.

He submitted that the prisoner

tae

If I suggested to you that he was merely a "catspaw" in the would not be likely to have this hands of the other men Prison Mr. J. W. Franks, Assistant

wax or putty without the assister's mind had been in a ter Superintendent, stated he heard

ance of an accomplice what would rible state for a number of years. the alarm and went into the gaol. you say?-I would say that I Grievances, imaginary or other-

In reply to questions concern- think it would be likely.

wise, had to preyed upon pri- ing the prisoners' diet, witness

Can you suggest how or where. soner's mind that he did not said that in December the rations the key was made?-It may have know what he was doing. were better than during the past been possible for it to have been Reviewing the facts and the few years as the prisoners were made in the workshop.

prisoner's demeanour in the getting beef conjoe instead. Mr. Kemp.-Would it have box, Mr. Balilios. contend- of rico conjee.. This was been possible to have taken any ed that the prisoner did recommended by the Medical impression of the key on soap what he did in 8 state of Officer on account of an outbreak Yes.

insanity. Even if the Jury found of beri-beri, which was thought When a man is in hospital is he prisoner guilty, they should make to be the outcome of the inferior confined to special diet? That a strong recommendation to nice they had been supplied with would depend entirely on the mercy. They had been in the habit of medical officer. using red rice, but the supply failed. Witness did not know if this was regarded as a good rise: In November beef, congee was Instisuted.

The Jury, after an absence of Continuing, witness said that about ten minutes, returned the man who issued ra'iods in the | verdict of, “Guilty.”/ cool-house was responsible for Senteurs of death was passed, the corrast amount ham, given enligt prisoner had mis to each priscOME,

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