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IN PARLIAMENT.

Londen, July 1.

JULY

JAPAN AND MILITARISM.

A JAPANESE PAPER'S COMMENT.

The

following is from the paper Forɑdu-

After the signature of the Treaty of Panon, the allension of In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Bottomley, Mr. Bonar our compatriots was withdrawn. Law stated that all the German submarine commanders whose names from European politics. Indeed were published by the Admiralty in September 1918 as war prisoners (that event was the signal for the had been released except one who is accused of grave violation of the attention of Europe and America, rules of warfare and who is detained in England until the Governmore expecially the United States, ment is satisfied that he will be tried.

to be directed to the Far East

:

Replying to Viscount Curzon Mr. Bonar Law stated that the China more especially. In their Government intended to raise at Spa the- question of preming the view, there are two great German Government tp immediately proceed with the trial of war centres where natural resources still remain undeveloped, namely,

ertminals.

Replying to Mr. Gretton, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Krassin Rusia and China. But Rumia. negotiations were still proceeding bat as the Government had con-now, China is really the only being in such a state as sverybody] cluded that the time for a dalsion had arrived they had intimated country that is worthy of their this to M. Krassin who was returning to Russia in order to submit the British Government's conditions to the Soviet authorities and activities in Chias they find an notice. But in the way of their be in a position to gire a deñnite answer.

obstacle in the shape of Japan, Mr. Banar Law intimated that it was most probable the Home which they think must be remor Role Bill would not be proceeded with till the Autumn session.

The second reading of the Coal Bill was affirmed by 217 to 91.This is the reason why they are ed by every means in their power. Sir Robert Horne, replying to the debate, stated that control of the beat on pushing aside Japan export of coal would cease when things became normal but he could by accusing her of militarism, not predict when that would be. He looked forward with theļas they succeeded in pulling greatest hope to the provisiour in the Bill for bringing employers down Germany with the same and workmen together.

ebarge of militariam. Hence the

movements

in

The House of Lords rejected without division a Rill introduced anti-Japanese by Lord Monteagle proposing that the Parliaments of the Dominions China, the anti-Japanese agitat- deal with Ireland. After a speech by Lord Birkenhead, wha declared ions in the campaigns for the that the Bill abrogated the supremacy of the Imperial Parliament, Presidency in America, and the the Bill was rejected.

various, demands in connection with the renewal of the Anglo- |Japanese Alliance. Their motives are impure, and, in consequence their arguments are entirely logical. And yet with a very few exceptions all the papers and magazines in England and America are abusing Japan to the best of their ability. These attacks on Japan may be pat together and summarised follows :——

ALLIED CONFERENCE,

London. July 1

Mr. Lloyd George, Viscount Curzon and Sir L. Worthington Evans, who is replacing Mr. Chamberlain, with their respective stafs, have left for Brussels. The French delegation, headed by M. Millerand, has departed from Paris accompanied by Signor Storza. The Japa- At the time when the war nese Ambassador is already in Brussels. There are no indications of broke out there were five militar-3" America being represented even in a watching capacity. _sex-istic and despotic Empires, af pected the Brussels conference will last at least two days.

which Japan is now the only London, July 2 survivor, the four Empires of A Brussels, communique says: The Conference-held-its-årst | Germany, Russia. Aostris and meeting this morning. Miliary and naval experts, including Turkey having collapsed. Thas Marahal Foch, Sir Henry Wilson and Admiral Charlton reported on Japan has not only sustained no the German fulflment of the military and naval chruies of the Treaty damage from the war bat become and were instructed to draw up a note for presentation to Germany unexpectedly richer country at Sps with regard to the destruction of war material, aeroplanes, European cirilisation. Should This is 2 great menace to The Conference considered questions of reparation, particularly the question of coal to be delivered by Germany under the Treaty. Lloyd George.. M. Millerand and the Belgian delegates this afternoon held an extraordinary sessioh to discuss reparations,

PLENTY OF WHEAT IN PROSPECT.

Rome. July 2

Mr.

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European civilisation fail to rise. hegemony in the Pacific will be again from amilst its ruin, the

assumed by Japan; and the bege- mony in the Pacific spells the control of the world at large. America is in a position to ag- derstand the conditions in the Far East best, paying a shedoes greater attention to Japin than to Europe, and Britain most therefore follow America's quit Statistics issued by the International Institute of Agriculture so far as Ear Eastern affairs are show that on 1st April there were still 105 million quintals of wheat concerned. Further. China and rye available in exporting countries., namely sixty in North possessed of a population of America, thirty-two is South America and thirteen in Australia. |590,000,000 asals and her coi! The requirements of importing countries between April and their tresovices are such that they will respective harvests are eighty-one million quiatals. Consequently, a

list for one thousand years ezen surplus would be available in the coming season. The Institute though 1.000.000 tons, the annual forecasts generally a favourable summer which indicates a good cosumption of coal in the world,

Fu tamed Out European harvest Should the forecast be borne out the requirements In of countries importing on a large scale would be less then last sear. will take filty years to reduce War with Chins, it British India bad a larger crop the last year so if was probable that the Chinese population by export, would recommence next season. The United States expects 10 per cent. killing. Chingg a smaller crop than in 1919 hut above the pre-war average. The soldiers at the rate of 1,000,000 a Canadian crop prospects are favourable and the yield will possibly be year! To allow this China to much larger than in 1919. It is held that the outlook for the coming pass ande Japan's influence year does not justify serious anxiety either for importers or exporters. would ba 8 vers formidable Tel.

THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

Perth, WA, July 1.

H. R. H. the Prince of Wales had a wary-hearted reception in West Australia when travelling to Perth. An Immense gathering gave

Albany, WA. Jaly 1.

him an ovation in Perth.

The Prince arrived on H.3.3. Renown and was welcomed by the Governor, the Premier and the Mayor of Albany and leading citizens, also by a fine gathering of ex-soldiers, nurses and school children.

TROUBLED IRELAND.

London, July 1.

General Willis has arrived at Fermoy to replace General Lucas. The police barracks in one of the main streets of Cork were severely damaged by a bomb explosion last night, a girl being injured. The Sinn Feiners bad previously warned passers by.

BRITISH REVENUE INCREASING.

London, July 1.

The revenue of the past quarter shows the following increases compared with the same quarter of 1919-Excise, $17,762,000; Stamps, £2,017,000; Income Tax, £14,604,000 Decreases. Customs £2,014,000; Excess Profits £7,423,000.

THE AUSTRIAN TREATY.

Paris, July 1

The Senate has ratified the Austrian peace treaty by 266 to 28.

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