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690102 五拜禮號六廿月三英港香 FRIDAY, MARCH 26. 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

The Senate

AMERICA REJECTS PEACE TREATY.

SENATE REFUSES TO RATIFY.

Washington, March 20.

has rejected the Peace Treaty ratification

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

LORD MAYOR OF CORK.

MURDERED BY MASKED MEN.

London. March 20.

A band of armed masked men broke into the residence of the resolution, upon the necessary cwo-thirds majority not being Lord Mayor of Cork and shot him dead with a revolve at one

o'clock this morning. They then decamped in a motor can

obtained.

The voting was 19 for and 35 against ratification. Thereafter, a resolution was adopted returning the Treaty to the President and intimating the Senate's refusal to ratify.

AN AMENDED PREAMBLE.

Washington. March 20. Preparatory to the final vote on ratification of the Treaty, the Senate adopted a modified preamble not requiring affirmative acceptance of the reservations by the Entente.

AMERICAN LABOUR QUESTIONS.

A DEFENCE OF TRADE UNIONS.

Washington, March 25. The Report of President Wilson's Industrial Conference, which proposed a join: organisation of employers and employees as means of preventing misunderstanding and securing co-operative effort through regional adjustment conferences, has been attacked by Mr. Samuel Gompers, who says that the present labour adjust ment machinery is far superior to that suggested, both in simplicity and effectiveness. He considers that Trade Unions afford the only bona fide effective system of representation known in American

industry.

RAILWAYMEN'S DEMANDS.

Washington, March 25.

The Conference called by Presiden: Wilson is discussing the American Railway men's demands for wage increases, totalling. £200,000,000.

THE ISLAND OF YAP.

A PROMINENT SINN FEISER.

Later. The deceased Lord Mayor, Alderman MacCurtain. was in his bedroom when the raiders entered. They called him out to the landing and then fired two shots from a revolver, both being effective, entering his chest. He died in a few minutes.

It is stated that Alderman MacCurtain was a prominent Sinner Finer and was interned after the Easter week rebellion.

QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

London. March 24 In the House of Commons, repiring to Mr. T. P. O'Connor as regard the fracas at Dublin on the 22nd, Mr. Macpherson stated that Dublin was now quiet. A Military Court of Enquiry would be held. There was no evidence that the deaths of civilians, were due to the Military.

Replying to Mr. Kenworthy, Mr. Macpherson said he had no information that the armoured car that turned out used a machine-gun.

Mr. MacVeigh pointed out that the Commander at Cork stated he was unaware of the murder when he went to the Lord Mayore house, thus contradicting Mr. Macpherson's statement in the House of Coinmons of the 22nd, that the Military went to the house in order to trace the murderers.

of the Military and he did so in only a possibly inferential way. M: Macpherson replied that he was asked to justify the action

believing his statement to be true.

THE GERMAN TURMOIL

COMMUNISTS CAPTURE ESSEN.

Berlin, March 20, The Communists have captured Essen. after two-days' violent fighting. It is estimated that 300 were killed.

SINGLE COPF: 10 CTS. $36 PER ANNUM,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

COALITIONISTS' APPEAL TO LIBERALS,

FUSION REJECTED BY MR. ASQUITH.

London, March 24.

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 5a/-341.

THE WEATHER. Forecast-Fair. Barometer:- 30.07. Temperature 2 p.m. 67. Humidity 2 p.m. :-66.

DAY BY DAY.

National Liberal Club this afternoon owing to the expectation that There was keen interest in the speech of Mr. Asquith at the he would reply to the speech made by Mr. Lloyd George on the 18th. Mr. Asquith that the said Premier's challenge ought to be taken up immediately. Fusion was being watered down into "closer co- operation." The real point was whether they were going to respond since Independent Liberalism intended to remain independent, were Ullman and Co. was to the Premier's invitation. Since Labour was hostile, and Mr. S. Goldsmidt, of Messrs. they going to link up with Tory organisations, which were the ordered to pay $5 compensation only organisations satisfying Mr. Lloyd George's definitions and like to a lukong whom his dog had to-day

to supply his need? Why should they? Why should Liberals abdi-bitten. In the Police. Couch Me. cate their primary functions as a great historic party?

Mr. Asquith expressed the opinion that nothing more would be heard of the Anti-Dumping Bill. He declared that the Government's Irish Bill did not seek to amend but to repeal the Home Rula Act and substitute for it's fantastic scheme which travestied self-government. Liberals were asked to agree to fusion owing to the new peril vulgarly ceiledBolshevism." antithesis between Liberalism and Labour. Labour awed everything He denied that there was any to Liberalism and there were many roads where they could travel and was most mischievous. Free Liberals were not going to be tied side by side. The Premier's appeal was on lines of class cleavage to the Tory chariot wheels. They were going to retain. preach and practise their principles.-Cheers.)

OUR FUTURE FLEET.

SOME OBSOLETE TYPES.

had occurred, adding "he is a Goldsmidt apologised for wast little dog that likes to play."

An addition to the staff of well-known opticians, is Mr. R.V. Messrs. N. Lazarus and Co., the Meyer, who arrived by the Nikko the war at Rouen as assistant Maru. Mr. Meyer served during to Major

Temple Smith, who

visiting general specialist to the First Australian General Hospital. Mr. Meyer has the distinction of being F.M.S.C., F.I.O., and is an optician of great skill.

A very enjoyable concert and London, March 24, In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon, Mr. the British Boys' Club at the St. social ware given last evening by Walter Long stated that the following ships of the all-big-gun type Andrew's Church Hall in Kow were not required for the post-war fleet, but the method of their dis-loon. The programme posal bad not yet been settled-1ne Agincourt, Ajaz, Dreadnought,

Was & Superb, Inflexible and Indomitable. The remainder were all included in the post-war fleet.

MODERN DEVELOPMENTS.

lengthy one and was contributed to by local amateurs. Mr. J. B. Braga gave a display of his conjuring powers, after which there was an interval for re- London, March 25 freshments. The second part of Sir E.H.W. Tenasson-d'Eyacourt, Director of Naval Con- the bill was a variety entertain- struction at the Admiralty, lecturing at the Institution of Naval ment Captain and Mrs. Skilton Architecte on the lessons of the war, said the battleship Hood had sang, while Mr. Prickett gara a reconstructed to withstand several torpedo bits without recitation of "Revenge." A dust The situation in Germany is unquestionably grave. although example set by the Hood.

seriously lessening er speed. America was already following the(violin and piano) was rendered much remains obscure and chaotic. The Communists are urging the workers to continue the strike relentlessly against the Govern Dominions that sea-power was a thing of the past on account of the

Mr. Archibald Hurd strongly deprecated the view held in the evening was voted a great success. by Mr. and Mrs. Britton. The ment, and many quarters in Berlin predict the formation of a Com-development of aircraft. That would mean a sacrifice of British munist Government within a few days.

A PLEA FOR RETENTION BY AMERICA.

Washington, March 25. The Senate has adopted, without discussion, a reaslution pro- posed by Sasator Lodge asking President Wilson for information with sead to the accuncement reported to have been made by the British Foreign Secretary that the island

of Yap WAS to be given to Japan. Senator Lodge presented a letter from Mr. Foord, Secretary of the American Asiatic Association, hoping that Congress would unitedly protest against the passing of the administration of that island from the United States, as three Pacific cables radiate from there and the control of the island is vital to American commerce in the Far Easthe

AMERICA'S FOREIGN LOANS.

Washington. March 20.

Mr. Davies, who has charge of the Government's foreign loans, has declared that the Treasury is opposed to compounding interest an foreign loans. The expected return on Allied towns is approximate- 14.26 per cent..

AERIAL POSSIBILITIES.

A FRENCH PURECAST.

Paris. March 20.

AERIAL RAID ON LEIPZIG,

London, March

Meanwhile, it appears that the Ebert-Bauer Government has nat returned to Berlin, and the capital is at present without a leader.

city and a second plane was shot down by the Communists. Fighting continues at Leipzig. A military aeroplane bombed

So far, Lord Kilmarnock and staff in Berlin are safe, hur the Embaser has been without flour and lighting-for two days. Yesterday a bomb exploded outside the Einbassy.

The reported flight of General von Ludendorff is apparently a sequel to Herr Bauer's-denunciation of the National Assembly, declaring Ludendorff one of the wire-pullers in the Revolution and proclaiming his intention of neting out stern punishment.

LABOUR DEMANDS.

Berlin. March 20.

The Federation of Labour, in which all political parties are represented, has submitted to the Government demands including the punishment of Kapp and his followers, organised labour to take charge of armed agencies for the maintenance of law and order, the socialisation of the coal and copper mines and the retirement of Herr Noske. -

GENERAL STRIKE ENDED.

Berlin, March 20.

The Union of Aeronautical Industries gave a dinner to the Japanese Military Aviation Mission at Claridge's. The President of the Union predicted that the Paris-Tokyo journey would shortly be accomplished by aeroplane in six days by machines fitted with 900 accepted by the Government, which is making far-reaching con- The general strike has ended, the workers' demands being horse-power motors and with a new device enabling a uniform altitude of 10,000 metres and an average speed of 125 miles per hour. It would carry fifteen passengers. He spoke in sanguine terms of the prospects of greater'celerity, whereby Tokyo would be brought within one day of Paris:

General Nagnaka, Chief of the Japanese Mission, replying. opined that the arropline would be the principal weapon in future wars. He declared that disaster was awaiting the nation which did not forge this weapon for its defence in prace time.

GERMAN WAR MATERIAL

ILLEGAL SALE STILL CONTINUES.

cessions.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS GIVE IN.

Hamburg. March 20.

The troops have been disarmed without bloodshed. Sailors hoisted the white dag on the cruisers Schwarzburg. Regensburg and Wittelsbach.

DISARMING OF HRITISH DENIED. J

London. March 20.

The story of a'thousand. armed Communists having disarmed the British is denied by the War Office.

STATE OF "LEGE.

Berlin, March 20,

Paris, March 19.

A Decree issued by the Imperial President proclaims Berlin and The outstanding feature of the latest meeting of the Council of the Province of Brandenburg in a state of siege. The police are Ambassadors was the consideration of the report of Marshal Foch empowered to search motor cars, unauthorised arm-bearers are to be regarding the continuance by the Germans of the sale of war shot on the spot and Extraordinary Courts Martial are established. material prohibited by the Versailles terms. It is believed that not action was taken on the matter on account of the present unsettled conditions in Germans, but as soon as a definite Government is in control, the matter will be brought sharply to the attention of those in power-Horns.

FRENCH COAL STRIKE ENDED.

Paris, March 19.

NEW TURKISH ALLIANCE.

THE WORK OF THE NATIONALISTS.

been

naval traditions.

DECIMAL COINAGE.

ITS INTRODUCTION NOT ADVISABLE.

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CHINESE WEDDING.

A Chinese wedding of some importance took place at the Union Church yesterday.

London, March 34. when Mr. Joha Sing was The Royal Commission on the advisibility of 10troducing a married to Miss Wong Sui-lan, decimal coinage has reported against the proposal. declaring that daughter of the late Mr. Wong the advantages to be gained in keeping accounts are in nowise Tuk Tsing. The Rev. J. Kirk commensurate with the loss of the convenience of the existing Maconachie, who perforin. system for other purposes. The Report also states that bankers and ed the ceremony, had the financial houses engaged in the finance of Overseas trade con-assietance of the Rev. Mr. sider no great benefit to Overseas trade to "be expected from the Anderson, an American Baptist adoption of the decimal system.

THE GOVERNMENT AS TRADER.

PROFIT ON STORES.

London, March 24.

stores and stores purchased on trading account was £330,000,000, of Bedford, stated that the total realised by the sale of surplus war Mr. Kellaway, Deputy Minister of Munitions, in a speech at

which £125.000.000 represented, the sale of wool, indes, etc. bought on trading account. In this matter the Exchequer benefited only to the extent of the profit.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

HIS WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE.

London, March 29, According to Los Angeles advices, Charlie Chaplin is likely soon to appear in the Divorce Court. It is stated that his wife will press her suit for a divorce on charges of non-support and cruelty.

JACK DEMPSEY.

TRIAL FIXED FOR NEXT WEEK

missionary of Canton who is well- known to the bride's family.

Mr. John Sing is a Chinese merchant who has been for eight years а resident in Canada. The bride is also well known in the local Chinese community, she being a niece of Dr. Jen Hawk, and

Columbia University. The latter's wo daughter of a Chinese gentleman graduated from the

death took place under very sad circumstances, when, a few years ago, he perished hands of the pirates destroyed the ill-fated steamer "Tai On' on which he was a Tas lenger.

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The couple left last night for a trip to the interior of China. *

TRAM ACCIDENT..

A serious tram accident occurr- ed this afternoon at 2.30 in Des Voeux Road Central, just in front of the Russo-Asiatic Bank. An aged Chinese was knocked down by a tram going towards the West. Dr.Jordan, who happened to The boxer, Jack Dempsey, has pleaded not guilty to the charge be passing in his motor car just of evading military service. He has been released on bail of £200,-immediately after the accident, 000. The trial is fixed for April 2nd.

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CANADA'S NAVY,

London, March 20.

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was stopped. On examination of the injured man was found that he had a broken arm and a fractured akult, He was unconscious and removed in an ambulance car to the Govern- ment Civil Hospital.

London, March 20. It is reported that Turkey has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with the Republic of Azerbaijan mentioned. The After two conferences between the French mine-owners and the reciprocal assistance in the event of any Foreign Power attempting Alliance document was signed in October last. It provides for

ADMIRAL JELLICOE'S REPORT. men's delegates, an agreement was reached by arbitration with the to establish a political, administrative or economic Protectorate over Minister of Public Works. The coal strike is ended.-Havas.

Ottawa, March 20. either. Both refuse to sign the Peace" Treaty or to disarm, if the

According to Admiral Jellicoe's report, the British Government independence of Turkey is endangered or the independ. is prepared to present to Canada a fleet worth $16,500,000, pre-war of Azerbaijan not recognised. Turkey supplies value, comprising one light cruiser, four destroyers, eight patrols. munitions, war trains and Tartar troops. It is considered, most one flotilla leader, eight submarines and four minesweepers. This likeliest that the Turkish Nationalists arranged the terms of the will require 1,500 officers and men, of whom Canada has 500 trained men and a sufficiency of junior officers. The seniors will probably be borrowed from the Royal Navy. The annual expanditure will be about in $5,000,000.. Eventually new cruisers will be constructed in Canada. (Continued on page 8.j

THE FRENCH LOAN.

Paris, March 19. ~ Bescriptions for the French Loan close to-morrow. The Finance: Minister has issued a Note saying there have been big subscriptions during the last few days-Havas.

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Alliance.

Azerbaijan contains the provinces of Baku and Elizavetpol, including the Baku oilfields. It must not be confused with the Persian Province of Azerbaijan.

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