1920-06-16 — Page 1

WILLIAMS VARNISHES

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLIS,

1881).

69150

·三拜禮·號六十月六英港香

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,

IMPERIAL, NAVAL DEFENCE.

'REUTERS, TELEGRAMS.

ROLSHEVISM IN INDIA.

MENACE NOT SO GREAT As it was.

London, June 14. The India Office declares that the Bolshevists are doing their ukmeet to stir up trouble in India. Their agents are active through out the East, and the general feeling of unsettlement afforts rongenial atmosphere for propaganda.

F

- WHAT THE DOMINIONS' THINK.

Ottawa, Jizne 15.

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SINGLE COPY: 10 CTS,

336 PER ANNUM.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

CAPT. FRYATT'S SHIP", -

́INDIGNATION OVER PROPOSED SALE,

London, Juan 14.

The indignation caused by the Government's decision to sell In the House of Commons, Mr. Balantyne, Minister; of Naval Service, introducing the Naval Estimates, outlines! the gutiations Capt. Fryati's steamar, the Brussels, was raflected in the Home of Replying to a question. by Sir John Buehor on the subject. between the Dominions and the Admiralty regarding nel detence. Commons this afternoo He said following the Imperial War Conference of 1918, the Domin-

It is well-known that there exists in Moscow a special depart-ion Premiers submitted a Memorandum declaring that the proposals Captain Stanley Wilson said the steamer was so badly damaged ient for the direction of Bolshevist activities in the East outside the in a previous Admiralty Memorandum för a single are at all that nothing interesting remained of her. The Government had no boundaries of Russia, and, whenever possible, native populations are times under central naval authority, was not considered praeglicable, one for her, but if sold she might be made of same use. incited against Western Governments who are represented as the The experience of the war had shown that a Dominion. Nay, such embodiments of imperialistic and capitalistic greed. Britain is held as the Australian, could operate with the highest efficiency as part of a united Navy under one direction and commandatablished up as the particular anamr.

The Indian Government is satisfied that if Bolshevism in India after the outbreak of war. The Memorandum conclude skat as the has not been killed it has been sentabel. but the position calls notinaval forces of the Overseas Dominions came to be kipped it might be necessarý béreafter to consider the establishment for war for alarmist measures but for a continuance of firm, wise and

purposes of a Supreme Naval Authority: on which the Admiralty sympathetic rule.

and Dominion would he represented.

It cannot be said that there is nu menace to India from Bolshevism. It is in fact, however, by no means as great as it was.į The invasions of Persia and Armenia may be partly ascribed to failure to bring about, as confidently predicted, the ruin of British rule in India.

propaganda.

JOAN OF ARC

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

CHANGSH". DISTRESS,

Shanghai, June 15. ▲ report from Changsha states that the refugees of that city are ția a pitiful state, and that their loss is estiranted at over ten million

dollars.

MINERS DY STRIKE.

Rouen, June 14. The Indian Government is fully aware of these efforts, thei

The Joan of Arc celebrations were most impressive. They machinery of the Moscow Committee is well known, and the i

Shanghai, June 15. Government of India is actively engaged in counter-creases and were attended by world-wide deputations. General Pereira repre- sented King George, and detachment of the Durham

ovation. The workers of the Kailan mine în Tientsin, 19,000 in zamber. given was band with {Light Infantry

of Chairman

the M

Connell Groera!, have gone on strike. They have not yet resumed work, but it is Bignon. in a speech, said the blood of Britain's sona amply stoned, for the reported that a settlement is in view. treatment of Joan. Nothing remains in the minds of both peoples but the memory of a glorious brotherhood in arms and the daty of future solidarity ecamanded by the dead.

ES. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

PICTURESQUE" NOMINATING SPEECHES.

Chicago, Junë 12.

RESTLESS TURKEY. -

Constantinople, June 14.

THE SHANGTUNG QUESTION.

Shanghai, June 15. Telegraphic information from the Chinese Legation in Tokyoj The nomination speeches at the Republican Convention were

states that the Japanese Foreign Investigating Committe basdecided! aditionally forcible and picturesque.

to have the diplomatic negotiations with Chinese in regard to the Governor Allen, io nominating General Wood, declared that he! was the patstanding candidate and the best-known American Con-

The chaotic conditions and the high cost of living are creating |Shantang question, from the beginning up to this time, put before the greberna

Mr. Rodenberg likened Governor Lowden to Lincoln. For seven much discontent amongst the population, and cansits berjoga dis-hole world, before fresh negotiations with China take place. geare the ship of State had been straining every timber and drifting sensions amonger political parties. There are frequent reports of in a 32a of uncertainty, while she pilot had been confused and plots to overthrow the Government, bewildered by strange voices and false lights.

Adrian niemad the

A Greek patrol crossed the Maritza nest Mr. Charles Wheeler, in presenting Senator Johnson, hailed Turks threw them back They occupied a posla, la op bim as the man who would scourge the last bosses-from the The casualties are not known... Republican temple. Senator Johnson was a leader who knows no well how to wield the political cudgel that owen party knaves wäre forced to play the game.

Mr. Williss, 63-Governor of Ohio, named Senator Harding, _declaring that he was the man to save American institutions in thess days *when Bolshevism and anarchy stalk fiery-eyed and militant Tacross the planet and even dare to phake their bristly bair in our

awn country."

SENATOR MARDING CHOSEN.

Chicago, June 19. Senator Harding of Ohi, has been nominited Republican candidate for the Presidents.

EXPORT OF COIL.

A MOSTHIN LIMIT FIX ED.

London, June 14.

EPISCOPAL CHAN

It is officially announced that Principal of St Edmund Hall, Ozfogl Carlisle, UDr. Heasley Hendon Lang Leagu Warrington is being transferred to Hum Sir T.B. Strong in succeeding, af Hipon,

GERMAN E-TANKEI

DISTRIBUTION OF SURRENDERNE BOATS,

14.

liams, Bishop of ám. Dr. Smith vary Rev. bas resigned.

Paris, Jace 13.

The Reparations Commission has approved a provisional rangement for the distribution of the surrendered German oll-tankers: France obtains control of 17,000 tons: Belgium. 12.000 tons; and In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Frederick Hall. Mr.ftaly. 2.000 tons. The United States opposed the assignment of Bridgeman stated that in view of the rate of output and inland vessels until American interests had been safeguarded. zequirements, the Controller of Coal Mines, in agreement with representatives of the exporting districts, had fixed the total coal available for export from the United Kingdom at 1732,000 1939 montbly.

THE BRITISH BLOCKADE OF RUSSIA,

ris REMOVAL ADVISED MY LABOUR DELEGATION.

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London, June 13,

THE BOLSHEVIK FIGHTING,

Constantinople. June 19... General Wrangel has achieved his Brat objective by capturing Melitopol, with 5,000 prisoners, 27 guns and fire armoured trains, General Wrangel's casualties were 500.

Warsaw, June 14.

It is officially announced that the Poles, in conformity with An interim report of the British Labour Delegation to Russia orders, have began to evacuate Kief, after destroying the bridges declares that the policy of intervention and the blockade are the on the Dnieper. The evacuation is proceeding most orderly. The worst evils afflicting Russia. There is virtual famine among the enemy starting the rearguards has been reprised with great loss urban population. Epidemica have swept the country owing to the absence of soap and disinfectants.

'AN AMERICAN PROTEST,"

Shanghai, June 15. - -

SENATOR HARDING, who has been adopted Republican candidate for the United States Presidency.

BIG SHIPPING ACTION.

JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIERS

Owing to the police of Paking having done great daungs to the property of the Fix Sai Po (said to be an amazioan concern) the "In the suit American Minister has made a prosest to the Gorfüment demand-{Lang [fugby, the polios destroyed property-fislead of taking legal proceedings against the paper--when it "was sccused

iolated the Press Law.

(Other Telegrams on Pages 24, and 5)

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AVTATION NOTES.- sive, but it was nos ap- plaintiffs with costs.

-In this case, Masngs. parently considered unduly 16 by the pasangers, maps juf Boiler and F.C. Jenkin (instruc Tekno WILE board to sayed by Mr. G. E. Haywooky [BY METEORITE"]

that they found the ex-peared for the plaint and perience that had been gained well Mecht“-Drummond and R. ̈E Aviation this stage of its worth the outlay. Views expressed Belilios were for the defbrädants. progress in the Colony is like a gift thus would hardly be credited to without a name, a gift whose people who are prepared to take qualities are estimated according on the ides of aerial travels as to the calpes which the different serious business. And for this To the reason onecannot be prepared observers find in it.

The closing rate of the dollar, on militars sathorities is comes as to venture on a prediction of the an additional obstacle to the number of passengers which an demand, to-day was 30/61£8. effectiveness of the screen of seroplane company bere will regulations designed warn secure #bon it settles down' of any siray photograp to the serious business of tran3-| bars who may display an un-portation of passengers. Of course, duly keen fanes for the beauties as bas been remarked, there is

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANOB,

THE WEATHER.

Barometer-29.56.

Terpar

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY.

of the rather bleak surroundings something to be gained by securture 2 p.m.-85 Humidity 2 p.m.

which these militarying the confidence of the public-96. surprise packets" are situated. in exhibition flights, but when it To the businessman working bot comes to serious businese. it will his bill of freightage os a most be found that the question of economical basis, the seroplane fares will be a great facro in the may not appeal to his sanse of business of the Company. can be saved by serial cartiser, economics, though the time that

It is also expressed in other may be a factor of some weight in views that a passenger or mail the long run. He will probably say that as he and his business service between Hoogkong int

other ports of close proximity soch P.1.- have agreed with each other very well hitherto with the ordinary as Macao and Cauton, is of no Beroplane would not be a necess-steamers to complete the trip,

Coronet Theatre-5.25 and 2.15 The Prince of Wales embarked on the Renowfor Sydney. Heary adjunct to his business. Apart from the transportation of

This and other conservative The report demands the removal of the last vestige of blockade

urgent freightage, it would be up views which

p.m. and intervention and an unconditional recognition of the present was given an enthusiastic send-off. He motored through three

to the Company in this case to

Hongkong Theatre-515, 715 ~ Russian Government, which has proved its stability and has miles of streets, lined with cheering crowds, to Port Melbourne. Re

make their indocements! possible to that by steamer

sufficiently attractive. ·

THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

...

Melbourne, June 13.

The report praises the successful efforts at reconstruction following the defeats of Generals Yadenitch, Koltchak. and Denikin which had to be abandoned owing to the resumption of hostilities with Poland, which provided new pretexts for the restrictions of The Prince of Wales has concluded his vivit, He saila individual liberry. Theat conditions cannot be changed while the Sunday for Sydney. war coatincey,

Later.

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.35 Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 715-

means of freight carriage, the great value in view of the abort and 9.15 p.m.

time taken by "The regular

bave been

TO-MORROW.

repeatedly shown; its will to make peare. It has made vigomus plying to a farewell address, the Prince expresse, keen appreciation (given utterance in many quarters bring the fare as near a figure land 9.15 p..

efforts in the direction of economic reconstruction.

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LEAGUE OF NATIONS,

COUNCIL TO MEET 15 PUBLIC."

London, June 14. At the meeting of the Council of the League of Nations as re garde Perala's appeal, it is understood that no unanimous decision was arrived at With a view to effecting perfect concord between the the representatives of Persia and the rest of the members of the Council, it was agreed that a separate meeting should be held be tween the Persian and French tepresentatives, in the presence of Sir Eric Drummond, with a view to arriving at a unanimous decision.

It is officially announced that a public meeting of the Council

for the kindness of his welcome and declared that he was absolutely fit after a week's holiday and is greatly looking forward to the mainder of his Australian programme,

JAPANESE-CHINESE INCIDENT.

the value of the aviation re-service to be shortly established for the Colony would be des couraging to any other person but Mr. Ricou whose illimitable confidence has achieved very promising results so far as the preparations for the establishment of the service are concerned.

Peking, June 13. A semi-official statement says a collision bas occurred between! Chinese gunbost and the Japanese garrison at Nikolaievsk. There are no details.

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From ons problem on to another on the question of an aerial mail the bosiness of an aeroplace service between Hongkong and company here will have to pass Hanoi, the capital of French along a course of handicaps Indo-Chine, viz Haiphong. The Time has worked marvels in French Government was favour- getting the military people to ably disposed towards the project, -The question, now is, what grant slight concessions and but this could not be said of the

Bra limited Hoogkong Government.. reception such a service will though these meet from the public, and the to the general condition that Oy-

'The Handley Page commercial a businessmen of the Colony, ing should not be made store a It was with the main object moderate height when over the aeroplanes which have been sup The of securing the confidence of the harbour, Captain Ricou has much plied to the Chinese Government public that the recent flight to be thankful for. even though have been passing through their exhibitions at Repulse Bay were this restriction may one day in-official tests under the severest given. If the number of patrons solve him in a collision with the weather conditions. The fast med these becasions were an masts of one or other of our marine china successfully made its trial, index

confidence leviathans in the harbour! Pothe

fightina galo and the second laro- that has been gained, then

plane was recently frost, One decided objection is still whilst flying with 20 pai maid regard any doubt as to the reception

which the service will meet is out retained by the Government on the occasion of its trek nie of the question; but it has to be It evidently feels that a monopo- test. The cold was so futenen e remembered that those people ly in the carriage of the Colony's 6,000 ft. that the oil froze who:participated in the flying mails, cannot be extended; to a struts and

„THE UNREST Ê ITALY.

Rast, June 13.. Kebels attacked Valons, using captured Italian goos of the League of Nations will be beld in St. James Palace on Italians, counter-attacking, repulsed their assailand killing 200. Wednesday morning. The subjects for. discussion will be Persia and the repatriation of war prisoners in Siberia, The Persian Foreign Minister will, under the provisions, of the Covenant, sit temporarily as a member of the Council.

THE GERMAN CABINET.

HERR MUELLER UNABLE TO FORM MINISTRY.

Berlin, June 13. Herr Kiteler "bas informed the President that he is to unable President has summoned Herr Heluze, leader]

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BREAD CONTROL

Speaking at Birmingham, Mr. Worthin ling bread that further control might be nece

ANOTHER IRISH 'OUTRAGE;

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