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Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

69204 DAN RATĦARS THURSDAY, AUGUST 12. 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

· PREMIER'S SPEECH ON THE POLISH

CRISIS.

WHAT THE ALLIES ARE PREPARED TO DO.

THE RUSSIAN ARMISTICE CONDITIONS.

London, August 10.

BЯINGLE COPY: 10 CTR,

“INDO" SHARES.

negotiations between the Poles and Bolsheviks breaking down, the question should-be referred to an absolutely impartial and reprosant- ative tribunal, and asked why the League of Nations shout nor ba brought in. The Hanse should have an opportunity, before Bria HOLDERS ADVISED TO SIT

Be took any warlike stops, af reviewing the whole situation. pointed out that after the adjournment of the House there was no power to recall Parliament at short notice.

TIGHT.

There has been a prompt denial the rumours that the Pants the individuals having conduct of the salar and Osiastal Steam Mar

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$36 FIR ANNUM.

RETURNING EAST.

BIG DEMAND FOR PABBAGES.

ORGAN RECITAL-

The programme ( which will be published later) of Mr. DenmDRA Faller's Organ - Roxital, - to be The L. and C. Express says — [ Kiven at 215 pm. on Monday Mr. Clynes smphasised that the Premier's attack upon the form

EET ANGER MAIOs to the unfard and as such sa will appeal bonyone who is at all interested of government in Russia could not possibly improve relations,

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and possibly Mr. Chynas nevertheless pointed out that the Labour Party over the Indo-Obina Binais. Karā ako bi due to the Increased in music. In musical mattera to be must not be taken as approving all or most of the methods, or gation Company, and the deferred oçat of working the passenger

He recognised that an Cook of the latter undertaking pye of liner. At the same time, often. principles of the Soviet Government

was so pro-93nonomous with the uninterest- independent Polish nation was essential to the world, but, as every has relapsed from 34 to 431€, has the unprecedented demand for without reason, hekt Russian prousoncement clearly indicated, they intended to respect holders would do well to sit tight passages, which Poland's independence. The British Government had no right to a fars Zrth of July 7.) The nounced a year ago, and paring, especially by those who have "popular" often band, the wond contrary assumption. He contended that the Lorgue of Nations disclaimer has caused disappoint deularly in the autama, shows not made a special study of should have intervened in the early days of hostilities. Moreover, ment for the time being, but no few signs of diminution. It is music as an art; on the other of people of pro-

It is Continuing his important statement in the House of Commons. if it was wrong to intervene diplomatically when Poland seemed doubt advantage will be taken, of indeed, far in excess of the supply stands for the cheap- in the

another occasion, as it is still asked either to expedite their estimate

that the selection boped on the Polish question, Mr. Lloyd George said that the Allies con- to be getting the best of the fight, it was much more wrong to amalgamation possibilities on and intending passengers aro

confidently believed that the departure by secating whatnounced musical taste. P. and O. Company is bent on accommodation is left for this sidered that the Soviet Government was entitled to take into account propose intervention by fores of arms when Poland was losing.

RUSSIA'S DEMANDS. in any peace conditions the fact that the Poles had not only attacked

or other.

or to defer sxiling until November me will be accepiskle to all tartán; Russia, bat did so despite Anglo-French warnings. The Soviet was

Mr. Lloyd George, replying, said he had just received from Macquiring control at some time meath, or in August departares, of pieces in the present progra

There are other considerations or December. Even then it is whilst with the exception of the entitled to demand guarantees against 'the repetition of a similar

to be given,can be strictly describ stack. But nothing could justify a reprisal or punishment which Kamensff the terms of the Armistice and peace preliminaries which

ative interest in Indo-gers should register their wants

ed as classical; none of them can as destined to wipe out the aggressors national existence.

Kameneff added that these terms might be supplemented by details

be described as cheap, and all Prime Minister elaborated the argument, distinguishing between would be submitted at Minsk by the Russians, although which tend to sustain specul-desirable that would-be passen. Í vocal selections none of the pieces guarantees exacted against the repetition of acts of agression and of secondary moment. The following are the terms: Firstly, the Chinas. The redemption of de-as soon as possible.

owe their popularity to their un- doubted attractiveness. terms involving the destruction of a national independence.

10.000 men, Secondly, among the shareholders. It is continued that in Poland's case Europe had, furthermore, to be con- strangth of the Polish Armies must be reduced to one annual bentures leaves the war clear for

tion of the Ariny to aggregate

Thirdly, understood that substantial profits sidered. The independence of Poland was an essential part of the contingent up to 50,000 mes and the Commands and Administra larger distribution of profits

to take place within one month. demobilisation

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The Chinese who was rescued from the fire at No. 82, Winglok Street yesterday morning. SDC- cumbed to his injuries early this morning at the Government Civil Hospital.

For picking the pocket of a

STONEHENGE DISCOVERÏÈS,

ROMAN AND BRONZE AGE REMAINS.

At a meeting of the Sogiety of Antiquaries, an interim report was given by Colonal Hawley an the work now being carried on at

of

oater circle of stones.

be required for have been made on exchange, stracture of European peace. Poland's extinction, could not be regarded with indifference by any nation interested in preserving the posce of Europe. The re-partition of Poland would not only be the Reds reduced Army, as well as the civic militis, shall and the fact that the company Fourthly, all war indus escapes excess profts duty owing of those contingencies!

be over banded to Soviet Russia peril.

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its foreign domicile hat crime

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demobilised. be sball tries

the strengthens be allowed materials shail Sixibly, facilities to be placed at the disposal of Russia for composition. Mr. Lloyd George then summarised the events leading up to merciel transit to and from the Baltic. Seventhly, free land to be the Soviet's refusal of a truce and remarked that the Poles asked

Upon the other hand, parallel with demobilisation, Russian and Ukrainian for an armistice on July 22. The Soviet fired on July 30, which granted to dependents of Polish soldiers killed in the war. On the was quite an unnecessary lapse of time if there had been a real desire troops shall be withdrawn from the Polish front. to stop fighting and a real desire for peace. The Premier described determination of these operations the number of Russian troops the subsequent events leading up to the statement of the Soviet on the Russian frontier line ahall be considerably reduced

The passing of the gallant old sepoy, a Chinese thief who oper- Stonehenge by the Office of Government that they preferred to negotiste with the Poles at and fixed at a figure to be agreed upon. The Armistice Miask. This was the position confronting the Hythe Conference line shall be the datus quo, but not further east than the craiser Kent at Hongkong under ated in Aberdeen Street Jester Works and the Society The first proposition on which the Conference was agreed was that ons indicated in Lord Curzon's Note of Juls 29. The Polish circumstances which have caused das was this morning sentenced Antiquaries. The discovery of a was the sole purpose of Allied policy to secure peace Army shall withdraw to a distance of fifty versts from that line, the much comment, recalls that when by Mr. F. L. Smith to three circle of holes in the chalk, of the independence, of ethnographical Poland. zone between being neutral. Finally, the frontier of the independent we used to contrist our cruisers onths hard labour. A previous indicating that there was once Excavations Esra He said that the Hythe Conference would advise Poland to State of Poland shall in the main be idendeal with the line indicat: with those of the Japanese navy conviction for being found inside an

the Tokiws, the two "cruiseru

been made in these "boles," endeavour to negotiate an armistice and peace, so long as the ed in Lord Carson's Note of July 20, but additional territory shall she was invaribly put alongside house on some felpalons intent was referred to in the same

and the record of the objecta. independence of ethnographical Poland was recognised. If the be given to Poland on the east.

Mr. Lloyd George said immediately on receipt of this lalegram being almost identical la buik was wroved against the prisoner cle

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puzaling a Poles negotiate an agreement at Minsk, the Allies did not propose

whilst their speed Captain Thirlwall, of the sa Necessarily things of compera- to upset the arrangements-(Labour cheere). The Allies could not after consultation with his colleagues, he communicated terme displacement and to ganarmi mach the same, but support Poland if the latter refused conditions which the Bolsheviks to Poland, France and Italy. The Russian Government had insist-fatores,

John's Island, during. their way down by cracks or were entitled to exact. But a different situation would arise if the ed on direct negotiations with the Polish Government. They were

ia absolute conflict with the entitled to direct negotiations, and, having taken that course, he the Tokiwa made up for her Moh Hon, which weat shore of live modern times would_work Soviet insists

He pointed outs of opinion that it would be unfair, when the delegates of both smaller coal bunker capacity by S independence of Polsad as

the whole basis of the League sides were meeting forthwith, to express an opinion which might additional armour protection and typhoop, is back in Hongkong rabbit burrows, and among these vessel back here. He says that of George H. A considerable that unless we abandoned of Nations we could not remain disinterested when the life embarrass the discussions. There were certain things which he did heavier guns, her 8-inch guns arranging to get a tug to tow the were a coin of Elizabeth and one of a member of the League was jeopardised. The Covenant contemnot know the meaning of, and the Polish delegates would certainly being superior to the 6-inch guns plated economic pressure as a means of assistance as distinct from ask for an explanation. The Allies had given their preliminary im- of the Kent. a great war and conscription. We were morally bound to support pression to the Polish Government, but beyond that he did not

was challenged. think it would be fair to go. at Allied nation whose national existence

arises of droger

Mr. Lloyd George agreed that the terms created a new situation. additional the especially

Replying to a suggestion that House should not adjourn until Soviet Empire co-terminous with Germany. great aggressive He would be blind, indeed reckless, if he neglected to calculate the matter was finally settled, Mr. Lloyd George said he was hope on the contingency that whatever the Soviet Republic was yes fal that such a step would be annecessary, terday, is today, or will be to-morrox, it becomes a militarist Power when it rejects a peace conference and introduces an- The Prime Minister pro-eeded to indicate nerationist conditions.

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the Allied intentions and said no action would be taken except for the purpose of supporting a stroggle for Puland's existence and independence.

NO ALLIED TROOPS FOR POLANIC

After sympathetic references to the difficulties with which

MISCHIEF-MAKER MANNIK.

TAKES FROM LINER BY DESTROYER.

London, August 9. A British destroyer took off Archbishop Mannix from the liner Poland was faced in her renaissance and by the blunders of in- Baltic and landed him a: Penzance, whence be intends to proceed to experienced statesmanship, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised that the Poles must accept the advice and direction of people who had had London. A great Irish welcome had been previously aanged at four years' experience of the greatest war the world had ever Liverpool in anticipation of his disembarkation there. 8:00. He

are added: "We

Allied sending no

troops clear to Poland. Further, it will be unnecessary if Polish resources are thoroughly organised. case the Bolsheviks impose conlitions inconsistent with In n.tional freedom of existence, the Allies will, out of the stores at their disposal, help to equip the Polish people for their own defence (Cheers! They will be supplied with necessary military advice) and guidance, and we should exercise economic pressure upon Soviet Russia to release her strangle-hold upon the life of Poland." Mr. Ben Tillet, interrupting. asked what would be the position of Americs.

to Poland. We have made this

Mr. Lloyd George replied that he was certain that whatever difference of opinion there may be in America with regard to the League of Nations, there would be na difference of opinion in their general attitude towards Polish independence.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[From Our Own Corresponden's)

JAYA SUGAR WORKERS.

BIG STRIKE THREATENED.

Singapore, August 11.

Seventy-two thousand native sugar employees in Java have Mr. Lloyd George proceeded to state that the Government sent an ultimator to the Sugar Syndicate that they down tools would give General Wrangel, who was making a very formidable in eight days unless their demands are granted. attack from South Russia, substantial support from the large stores at our disposal, which hitherto we bare not allowed to reach him. This was the point on which we insisted in the event of the Minsk negotiations breaking down and if we were compelled to take steps to cut off Russia from the outside world there would be an end to any trade negotiations.

ATTACK ON SOTIET GOVERNMENT.

SINGAPORE MOTOR FATALITY,

DRIVER ACCUSED OF RASHKESS.

Singapore. August 11.

The inquest in the motor fatality, by which a Eutopean named The Premier went on to refer to the Labour Deputation which visited him this morning and said he gathered from them that the Stapp was killed, has opened and been adjourned. Cooper, who was Government was supposed to be engaged in a reactionary conspiracy driving, is accused of commiting & reab sot. to destroy a democratic Government representing peasants and workers. The Premier quoted the Hon. Mr. Bertrand Russell, the Socialist leader who visited Russia, to show that the Soviet Gor ernment was neither Socialist, democratic nor Christian, and that the working classes were in a condition approximating in many respects to slavery. The Premier concluded by saying:"The Bolshevik Government, if it wants peace can get it. I think they Are divided. In every land you get man who will urge extravagantį and irrational views. The whole point is whether these men are in a, minority, for they are merely out to destroy. If you have a resi desire for peace you will get it; if you are out to challenge the basis whereon the liberties of Europe depend, you will fail,”

The Premier received an ovation on resuming his seat.

LIBERAL AND LABOUR VIEWS.

Asquith regretted that the Premier's speech, had not ttributed to the removal of the difficulties in maintaining peace, ***that thing had beer in uncalled-for attack upon the de UB40 that in the event of the

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAM

Shanghai August 11.

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one.

The four &-inch the boat is in rather a dangerous quantity of Roman objects was, guns of the Tokiws easily out-position and should there be however, turned out, including ranged the smaller guns of the strong south-west winds in the two coins, pottery shards, and holes yielded some good Neolithlo Kent class, and the additional region the vessel is liable to some Emgments of bronze. The fabricators and cores. Fragmants armour gave ber another advant- capsize.

of pottery ascribed to the brome for the Nary if it had taken a leaf age. Well would it have been

Two men and a woman, who age were also in evidence. out of the Japanese book and

As in 1901, the excavations pot in heavier guns in the comprised the crew of a sampau,

yesterday arrested by revealed & quantity of chippings County and Town class of light re cruiser. The battle of Coronel the Police in Yumati Bay of the bene stones, showing that the discovery of 370 these were dressed on the spot. might have bad a different result, on

taels of prepared opiam a geologist present, who micro- and that of the Falklands might not have been fought. Comment-in a secret place in the hold ofscopically examined the frag- Eng on this in 1904. & naval writer the vessel. The drug is estimated ments, pronounced them to be a The idea that with prophetic pen recorded to be worth $4.430. The case, diabase of a character found in

There can be no doubt that at which was called before Mr. R.O. Pembrokeshire. action must be fought the remanded. the long range at which modern Hutchison this morning, was these were ice-transported stones superiority of the 8-inch gun

ove:

was not favoured by him. It was pointed out, however, that in 1901 several leading esologists be 6-inch will the

The Cosmopolitan Dock launchirmed that they were boulders further emphasised." Had the ill-fated Monmouth and the for-C4 was badly damaged in a colli-left on Balisbury Plain in the west Fragments of such poate Glasgow, light cruisers,sion with the Yaumati ferry Ice Age. been armed with 8-inch guns, or launch Peiting yesterday at 12.15 rocks do occur in the Salisbury The impact, which gravels. They have long since even 7.5-inch guns, the fight made p..

near No. 5 Buoy, disappeared from the surface on. by Admiral Cradock's squadron occurred would have been a stider one. was so bad for the Dock launch account of their value as building As it was he bad only two guns that she took in water from stores. One of the pieces lately which could reply to the fifty-odd hole in ber side, and was towed found shows glacial strise on il guns of Von Spee's! These guns, in a sinking condition to Yau-The difficulty of transporting too, were served by the finest mati. Fortunately there were such stones from Pembrokeshire, marksmen in the German Navy, no casualties. the navy that was-L. and C. Express.

TOO MUCH STEAM:

at a time when hardly any roads existed, must have been insuper- able, and there is no geological the With the receipt of certain impossibility attached to information Inspector Caygill, of glacial theory.

the Yazmati district, yesterday raided two bouses in Portland Street, for arms. Four daggers.|

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE..

Leung Fak, the engineer of the revolver and a quantity of steam launch Lee Hing, was ammunition were seized, and two

The closing rate of the dollar, ou this morning prosecuted at the Chinese men and a female were Marine Court, at the instance of detained. They were all remand-demand, to-day was fa/1}{4/ L. S. Elson, bafore Commandered on the application of the Magistrate, for placing on his to-day. C, W. Beckwith, R. N., Marine Inspector at the Police Court safety vains 29 lbs. more pressure than that allowed by his licence. The incident occurred on July 29th.

Lance-sergeant A. Elson, stated that at 9.45 p.m., on July 29th he was on duty in the barbour when

TRADE UNION'S LOW-PAID GIEL

TYPIST.

A disclosure at the Hottingham

THE WEATHER.

2p.m. Barometer:-29.66. Tem- perature:-83. Humidity -87.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY- Coronet Theatre -5.15 and 9.15 Hongkong Theatre-515, 733

He called on ber to stop and Workers, that a girl typist at the Chen Wan-pang resumed his duties as Framing the 10th, but he saw the launch without lights. Conference of the United Vehicle is only acting.

The Japanese Minister has officially declared the Ministry boarded her. When he looked at Huddersfield branch office was for Foreign Affairs and the lomatic Corps the nine ring the steam guage in the engine paid only 168, a week led to angry leaders in the present political crisis who are wanted the Chinese rooms he said it registered 154 protests. It was contended that Pu

Linton Koo toing. The pressure allowed on the unionism, and, one Government will be protected sccording to Internet Law degrees, and no steam was blown a grow reflection on trade and 9.15 0

certificate was 125 degrees, but, déclared that such starvation A mandate issued on the 11th, appointed-Dr. be China's representative in the Lea

With a certain – The case une gumanded until wages were calculated to drive to-morro, si emreineer plead- girls into wrong ways. The local The Government has concluded

fed sine dayakus wprings. "Were officials were aniced lustanily

[remedy the matter. foreign bank for $5,000,000 to m

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speaker

-MORROW. Coronet Theatre-5.15 2nd 9.15