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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. 1920.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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THE SHANTUNG PROBLEM.

JAPANESE AMBASSADOR'S SPEECH CRITIVISEN

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THE BREAD SUBSIDY.

PRICE OF FLOUR TO BE RAISED.

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London, March S. London. March 5,

In the House of Commons at question-time, Mr. Lloyd George In commenting on the speech delivered in New York by Mr.

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present, but Shidehara. Japanese Antbassador to the United States (sec earlier stated that the Government had decided that the abolition of telegrams) the Tirus says apparently it contained unnecessarily em- the bread subsidy was phatic references to China. There seems to be no need for the de-stantial reduction in the estimate for the current financial year was claration that Japan's course towards Shantung must be pursued imperative. Consequently, the wholesale price of flour would be unswervingly no matter what action China may take, nor was it raised by 19 3 per sack of 280 pounds on March 15, also the average worth while at the present difficult juncture, to lay marked stress rate of extraction which must be obtained from wheat would be raised from 77 to 8 per cent. In order to ensure that the benefit on en Japan's special position with regard to China.

the the increased value of traders' stocks shall pass to the consumer or of the fear- that The Times future of the Shantung Peninsula may be drifting towards taxpayer, no advance in the retail price of flour or bread would be Arrangements were being made to check neither ༤ 1:|!༢༤ is entirely permitted until April 13. perhaps deadlock.

says blameless, but it is extremely desirable that no Lingunge shall 66 traders' stocks. The estimated reduction in the subsidy would used which might accentuate the differences or justpone a settle amount to about £45,000,000 to the current financial year. ment.. It opines that hath in China and Japan there has been a good It is to soon to place the re- deal of avoidable misunderstanding. sponsibility of a final decision upon the League of Nations, and there should be no diffienky in reaching a more dire it solution. În view of her internal dissensions and desperate finitul straits, China can n nothing by adhering to a purely chstru dive policy. On the other hand, Japan is confronted with grave and increasing domestic difficulties which should induce her to engage in the negotiations

In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil in in a more conciliatory spirit than Mr. Shiehard's speech implies, There is perhaps something, though not very much, in the Chinese regani to the protection of Armenians in Turkey, Mr. Lloyd George contention that Japan should state the bases on which the negotiated that the French Government had taken prompt measures to tions would be conducted, but the true interest of both nations makes powerfully reinforce General Gouraud in under to re-establish the an early solution almost imperative. Therefore the proposed appeal position and prevent further attacks on Armenians in Cilicia. With regard to to the League of Nations should not be pressed by China. The French warships had also been sent to Mersing. could not investigate the problem except efter an interminable Constantinople, identical instructions for immediate and drastic delay, and the Shantung difficulty does not admit of prolonged post-action had been sent to the High Commissioners by the Allies who were acting in complete accord. It would be inexpedient to reveal ponement. The interests of the Allies, especially Britain, whose hands are by no means free, lie in the direction of a quick settle the character of the instractions entil the replies of the Allied

representatives had been received.

ment.

The Timex trusts that Japan and China will get together and arrive at an amicable settlement. Meanwhile the Japanese Guvern- ment will not be inclined to pay much heed to the overtures of the Russian Bolshevist Governnient, which is evidently merely veiled propaganda intended to circulate among discontented sections of the Japanese populace.

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AMERICA AND THE TREATY.

SENATE'S LATEST DECISION.

Washington, March 5. Despite opposition by Republicar leaders, the Senate, after debating the Peace Treaty, decided by 37 votes to 32 to substitute the reservation by Senator Walsh of Montana, agreeing to convene & conference of both parties, for the reservation adopted at the last eession with regard to the chuice of America's representative on the League of Nations.

The supporters of the milder reservations voted with the Democrate, after Senator Lodge had stated that owing to the attitude of the Democrats he has finished with the compromise pro-

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THE SHANTUNG CLAUSE

Washington, March 4.

TURKISH AFFAIRS.

ALLIES ON THE ALERT..

London, March 8.

THE ANGLO-FRENCH LOAN.

INTENTIONS OF THE BRITISH.

London, March 8.

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Asquith, Mr. Chan- berlain stated that the Government did not intend to re-borrow out- side the United Kingdom any part of the $250,000.000 required to repay the British half of the Anglo-French Loan of $500,000,000 from the United States, so when the Loan was repaid the British external debt would be reduced by over £50,000.000. The Government would employ in this regard the available resources in the United States, supplemented by a shipment of gold. They had already begun to buy Anglo-French Bonds considerably below par.

BRITISH WEST INDIES.

NOT TO BE SOLD.

London, March 8. In the House of Commons, replying to the Hon. Mr. Gideon The Senate made the first change in the Republican reserva-Murray in regard to the American suggestion that the British West tions by voting to strike out from the Shantung reservation all Indies should be ceded to the United States in exchange for the cancellation of certain war debts, Mr. Lloyd George stated that the reference to Japan and China."

Government had not the slightest intention of bartering or selling any part of the British West Indies.-(Loud Cheers.)

Senator Lodge told the Senate that the modification was thought "more civil."

The reservation, as modified, was adopted by 48 votes to 21 after he proposed Hitchcock substitute had been defeated..

MURDER OF FORMER U.S. CONSUL

AN EXPLANATION, -

Washington. March 4 It appears that the Mexican bandits who killed Mr. Augustus Morrill, former United States Consul at Manzanillo, merely intended to capture him for ransom. The band it chief Carona ordered the hang- ing of one bandit near the scene of the shooting, and the corpse bore a placard stating "He died for the assassination he committed."

The Governor of Colima, where the murder occurred, reports that three detachments of Mexican troops have been sent to the mountains to try to capture Carona.

PROHIBITION IN AMERICA.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONALY

Washington, March 5. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted down a pro- posal by members from New Jersey to repeal Prohibition. New Jersey State has filed in the Supreme Court a suit to have Federal Prohibition declared void. It argues that twenty-one States have not ratified the law and that Congress is not empowered to propose an amendment to the Constitution regulating the people's habits and morala, as this is a Legislative and not a Constitutional matter.

The Court on June 6 will hear a test case from Rhodes Island and also prohibition from Massachusetts and Kentucky.

U.S. FUEL OIL TENDERS.

Washington, March 5.

The Shipping Board has received tenders for only a million and a half barrels of fuel oil from the twenty-four millions required. The prices are between 76 and 90 per cent. above last year's.

NEW YORK RAILWAY SERVICE.

New York, March 5.

The city law officials have threatened to seize and operate the Inter-Borough Railway Company's lines within ninety days unless the train service is improved.

THE PRINCE OF WALES' TOUR.

London, March 6. H.M.S. Renown is under observation in Portsmouth harbour. There are some cases of influenza aboard. It is stated that the decision whether the ship sails on Tuesday depends upon the report of the medical officers which will be submitted to the Prince of Wales.

CHINESE TRIBUTE TO YMCA.

London, March 4

The Chinese Minister, speaking at the opening of the Y.M.C.A. War Exhibition, paid a tribute to the Association's work among the Chinese labourers in France. He said the Association had a great mission to perform in Chine itself.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

GERMAN INDEBTEDNESS TO CHINA.

Shanghai, March 9. - The Chinese representative in Paris has reported that the Reparation Committee of the Peace Conference has announced that the various loans due from China to Germany amount to $11,000,000, while Germany is indebted to China for the building of the Lungchow and Hoichow Railway, totalling Ts 33,000,000. Therefore Germany should pay the difference of about $21,000,000 to China.

THE SHANTUNG QUESTION.

Shanghai, March 9,

The Government has decided that the Shantung question be dealt with after the union of the country, and has asked Parlia ment's approval.

SQUADRON GOES OVER TO SOUTH.

Shanghai, March 9.

Li Hau-ki, Tuchun of Foochow, has reported that the squadron stationed at Foochow has gone over to the South as the result of the persuasions of the representative of Lum Fo-rik, Admiral in Canton, Li also asked for immediate instructions.

TROUBLE IN PORTUGAL.

Madrid, March 1

The Mayor of Tuy reports that according to travellers" from Portugal disorders have broken out in Portugal. Shots were red at. Lisbon and Oport and a military train was bend and fusilladed when approaching Viano-do-Castello.

London, March

firave but unconâmned reports are circulating as regards Portical where labour troubles are acute. A railway, postal and telegraphic strike is in operation and all communication has completely erased.

The Portuguese Loentions in Paris and Madrid deny the rumours of a revolution in Lisbon and declare that the strike is the only event of any consequence.

THE SUPREME COUNCIL,

London, March

The Times" states that the Supreme Council. Economic Manifesto has been submitted to the French Signor Nitti urged that Government for approval.

the economic reconstruction of Germany be the first care of the Allies. The French, however, emphasised that the re- constraction of devastated regions of France had an equal claim on the Allies. Mr. Llord George supported the French amendment, which was adopted. The Times" adds that the manifesto will be in the nature of a recommendation of policy, not necessarily binding the Allies. It is under- stood it will be à document of Pro-German and Pro- Bolshevist tendency.

THE FLIGHT TO THE CAPE.

London, March 4.

The Pilot's diary published in the "Times" of the neroplane flight to the Cape contains a story of thrilling adventures. Ittells how soap was frequently used for the stoppage of water leaks. The airmen made a landing north of Rouk in the Bush and the pilots camped

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by night, rounded by elephants, hippos and leopards. Some days the atmosphere was like a stokehold, and there were frequent scares when flying over immense jungles, concerning the find- ing of suitable landing ground. One night was spent aboard the plane on the banks of the Nile dodging crocodiles.

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The diary abounds with numerons incidents of engine troubles, but throughout the trip, there was no trouble from the aeroplane itself. The climatic conditions affected the engines.

NEUTRALS AND THE LEAGUE

The Hague, March 5.

The First Chamber of the States General have by 31 roles to 2 adopted the Bill for Holland's adhesion to the League of Nations, which the Second Chamber had already adopted.

Stockholm, March 5.... Both Houses of the Riksdag have authorised Sweden's eutry into the League of Nations.

Copenhagen, March 5. Bath Chambers unanimously accepted the proposal to jcia the League of Nations.

Berne. March 4.

The Council of States voted by 30 to 6 in favour of Switzerland's adherence to the League of Nations

HOLLAND TO DUTCH EAST-INDIES.

London, March -1.

The Dutch Government has decided to offer a large money prize to Dutch airmen who first fly from Holland to the Dutch East-Indies. Three competitors are expected to make an early start.

THE DAVIS CUP.

Sydney, March 5. Britain. United States, South Africa and Helland have challenged for the Davis Cup. The draw resulted as followB.- Britain v. Holland, United States v. South Africa.

FRENCH FOREIGN POLICY.

Paris, March 6.

The French Chamber decided, yesterday, to open a debate concerning the Government's foreign policy. On March 18th. there will be six interpellations, three having reference to Russia and three to Turkey. M. Barthou said the Foreign Affairs Commissions demanded firmness in carrying out the Peace Treaty. Havas

CONTROLLING GERMAN WIRELESS SYSTEM,

Paris, March &

German wire- The question of controlling the Jess systein has been considered at to-day's meeting of the Council of Ambassadors held at the French Foreign Office under M Millerand-Havas.

A GERMAN LOAN POSSIBLE

Paris, March 5.

The "Temps" understands that the Supreme Council is considering authorising Germany to contract a loan with qeutrals in order to obtain food and raw materials.

STRIKE LEADERS SET FREE.

Paris, March 4 The arrested railway leaders have been released.

(Continued on page 2, 8 and 6.)

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 5s/44d.

THE WEATHER.

Forecast-Cloudy. Barometer: 29.85. Temperature 2 p.m.—54-. Humidity p.m. :—98.

BUX-KERRISON

FIGHT.

YET ANOTHER LETTER.

We have received the following for publication

Sir. I noticed in your rester- day is ne a letter signed by "An American." who advocated the cause of Kerrison in the recent fight.

Though 1 ama Britisher, I must frankly say that his defence. on behalf of Kerrison came too | inte, as the general verdict already expressed still prevails in the public mind. There is no point in coming now and stating the cond- ition of Kerrison's left hand be ing defective, for he ought to know better whether he was in A position to meet his strong antagonist, and there is no question of his bravery in fighting in that condition, as in boxing contests we look more for skill than bravery. Both fighters were supposed to be equally brave in facing each other; consequently your corres- pondent's opinion must drop to the ground. Now as to the score he made of one pant, it differs from Mr. Logan's score which was two and half points. Who is, then correct?

Kerrison was not at all left without praise for maintaining his position to the last, well and *~ good. Anyhow, the best man must have the best chance, Bax undoubtedly fought in the best style. In sports no individual. distinction must be made as to

Yours etc.

race.

A BRITISHER.

Hoogkong, Mar. 10, 1920.

ATTEMPTED THEFT

OF BEER.

Some daring thieves on Mon- day morning entered Honda's Godown at No. 25, Praya East, and all but succeeded in making awWAY with five cases of beer, which they coolly removed from the pre- mises into

truck they brought for the purpose. The in-" terruption came from & Japanese who is Bcquainted with the Japanese firm. Fessing by, he came upon the thieves as they were removing the cases of beer. Two of the four men he recogniz ed as ex-employees of the firm, and his suspicions being aroused, he immediately repaired to the proprietor of the firm and informed him of what he" bad witnessed. Catching up a big club, the proprietor of the firm went to the godown but found that the door had been neatly locked up by the thieves, He went on the track of the thieves, and at Gresson Street came up with them they were drawing the cart on which the stolen cases of beer

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were conveyed. The men aban- doned their loot and took to their heels with the exception of one who was pushing the cart from behind. To the Magistrate this morning, bis man said he was hired by the others to assist in the conveyance of the beer, and as there was a measure of doubt in the case, he was. discharged by the magistrate.

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