HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1820.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.-
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THE COAL DISPUTE.
GOVERNMENTS POSITION UNABSAILABLE.
London, September 17. general opinion on the cost crisis is that the Government's
is unaskaïable on the ground of common interest and inisfest, Sir Robert Horns's conciliatory and generous of the silmalibu is widely eulogised.
Oh of the toont golarkable points brought-out at the Conference "Brach's déclifation as regards the crucial question of
be offered the whole resources of the Miners' Federa
thu châse of and remedy for the falling output. This Mon on which the miners have committed themselves
increased output.
output, tion to di is the first to a promis
THE MAIN POINT.
London, September 17. Although yesterday's adjournment left the cost situation in a highly contentioon stats, it is generally opined that the reb zation of the miners' demand for a reduction in the price of coal to the background leaves nothing insuperable in the way of a reasonable settlement. The main point of contention now is the miners' insist- ance upon a 2/- increase in wages without investigation, regarding which Sir Robert Horne points out that he is not in the position of a private owner" but is trustee for the public and consequently can only recommend an increase if inquiry justifies it.
THE NEW YORK EXPLOSION,
CAUSED BY A BOMB,
London, September 17.
The Police last evening reported that they had found evidence that the explosion was caused by a huge bomb loaded with T.N.T. and reinforced with iron slugs fashioned from window weight bars.
The disaster panic-struck the entire New York financial district. It occurred during the luncheon hour, when Wall Street was thronged. A tremendous hole in the middle of Wall Street marks the spot where the explosion occurred. Eye-witnesses in the immediate vicinity were either killed or -seriquely injured; hence the mystery surrounding the disaster. Morgan's offices were completely wrecked. The number of injured is 500, according to the latest estimate.
THE IRISH ATROCITIES.
U.S. TRIBUNAL TO INVESTIGATE.
London, September 17. The Daily Chronide's New York correspondent saya Mire. McSwiney is proceeding to America and will appear with Mr. de Valera. before
so-called Non-Partisan Tribunal com- .posed of a hund representatives of Americans, which is establishing the ... 26 Nation to inquire into charges and atrosi- ties against one another by the British Government and Sinn Fein and which is expected to begin its sittings at Washington in October. It is stated that the Tribunal comprises Senators, members of the House of Representatives, Mayors, Judges and leaders in professional, business and labour circles.
“GOD ALMIGHTY FIRST.”
GOVERNOR COX'S CREED.
Salt Lake City, September 17.
Governor Cox, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency, in a speech, was warmly applauded when he defended the League of Nations. Governor Cox asked whether anyone knew the Republican candidate's attitude on that supject, when somebody shouted 'America first.” Governor Cax retorted:-"What was Germany's war-cry? It was "Deutschland Ueber Alles', and the world rose against it and struck it down, for it was selfish and inhuman." He added that if their slogan was to be "America first,” she must arm to teeth. Therefore his creed was “God Almighty first." The speech was loudly cheered. ·
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CHEAPER LIVING.
BREAK IN PRICES OF CLOTHING.
London, September 17, Horrockeses, the largest manufacturers of long cloth and flanel- ette sheetings, having announced a general reduction in prices of 5 per cent., the management has declared that this is the beginning of the long-promised break in prices of dry goods, and only a grave coal or other strike can send up prices again. The more should affect 2,000 varieties of material, including ladies' dresses and underwear and men's suitings; also the boot trade and outfitting.
Mr. Selfridge confirmed the beginning of a general break and declared that the public would have the benefit of lower wholesale prices. The general tendency for high prices to diminish would now begin.
TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
YORKSHIRE FIRMS CONCLUDE CONTRACTS.
London, September 17. Despite what is tantamount to the ejection of M. Kameneff, the trade relations are being continued by M. Krassin. He has already concluded cloth contracts with Yorkshire firms involving £2,000,000 and delivery within thiềe months. It is anticipated that further announcements as regards leather and machinery contracts will be made public at the earliest moment.
FRENCH PRESIDENCY,
M. MILLERAND FAVOURKE,
Paris, September 17 Parliamentary opinion most strongly favours M. Millerand for the Presidency. “ Every affect will be made täinduce him tɔ with- zdraw him radusal to stand.” His candidat is expected to receive
È unanimous support of Congr
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