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THE NEW. YORK EXPLOSION.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1920.

New York, Sept. 17.

TO FIGHT BOLSHEVISM.

MINERS DEMAND FOOD

FOR GERMANY,

Geneva, Aug. 5.—After a long [discussion un technical questions, The death roll in the explosion now totals thirty-nine. The the Miners' Conference inrned to theory that explosives in a van detonated during a collision has been the question of the six-hour day, entirely abandoned. The van exe-witnesses saw is believed to have which had been expected to bring | contained bombs and time fuses set to explode at noon. The men în the Spa negotiation to the fore.

charge of the van halted at the curb and sought safety before the Herr Rose, a German delegate,

the scene of explosion. Searchlights played constantly on

the said that the German miners had disaster in the evening, whilst workmen cleared the debris from the for a long time demanded a six;} streets and from inside the buildings. The Municipal, State and hour day, but this did not mean Federal authorities are considerably alarmed at the possibility of a decreaesd production, as they plot of wide ramiñċations. Special patrola have surrounded Mr. demanded three six-hour shifts; Morgan's residence, the City Hall, Court Houses, Catholle and for production · and one for Protestant Cathedrals and the houses of prominent people. Likewise (repairs, instead of the present Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges are guarded. two seven-hour production shifts: Now that the panie has subsided it has been passible to gauge and one repair shift. This conkt the extent of the disaster in the heart of New York City, and fortunate-be easily introduced in Germang, ly the number of victims is not so high as was at first feared. Twenty-as there were So many 13n- nine people were killed, three of whom were women and two hundred employed.. wounded, some seriously. The material damage is estimated at one He appealed to the Conference: million dollars. Police, fire and explosive experts are absolutely of opinion to support the six-hour principle| that the explosion was due to time bomba loaded with TN.T, power and he also desired its help, as and iron slugs placed by "Reds.” Confirmation appears to be found Germany feared that outside in the fact that a letter was sent to the French High Commissioner's influences might compel her to ffice on Wednesday warning the officials that a catastrophe would sacrifice even that welfare and occur in Wall Street at half past two; but it did not mention the date progress which she had already The police are searching for the writer.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY.

Paris, Sept. 15.

achieved. He appealed especially to bis Belgian and French coin- rades not to support militarism, which might one day be turned | against themselves.

. Bartuel, of the French minors, made a speech which the Germans seemed to think was in sympathy with their wishes:

The newspapers devote considerable attention to the situation arising from the French President's continued ill-health. The hope for improvement did not materialize, and M.-Deschanel himself is said to be of the opinion that he cannot assume any longer the harden although he said the German of oce. His resignation is, therefore, pending. Parliament would then meet immediately to elect a successor. Among the likely candi dates are Senators Jonnart. Pams and Leygues, Deputies Rarago, Raoul Perret, ex-Premier Ribot and General De Castelnau-Havas.

Paris, Sept 17.

The Cabinet has decided to summon Parliament on the 23rd to communicate M. Deschanel's resignation.

proposal of four shifts a day was in most cases a practical impossi- bility. The nineowners would always oppose it and there could be little hope of introducing it generally until the mines were nationalized. He hoped the In- ternational Labour Bureau would organize an international inquiry into the necessity for a six-hour day.

M. Millerand has apparently resolved not to become a candidate for the Presidency, despite his friends' and 'colleagues" request. It is Įstated that he eanneiated to his co-Cabineters imperative reasons making it essential for him to decline the invitation; but he will consinne in the Premiership. The only other name at present A Dutch delegate proposed that prominent is 3. Jonnart's," who is apparently willing to stand and all countries should insist on the from August 1. is conndent of election. It is now stated tha: Parliament will meet six-hours day

en 23rd Sept. to receive M. Deschanel's resignation, which "Le Temps" 1921. and this was supported by rays is not merely a formal letter but movingly refers to the motives Mr. W. Straker (England) who which bave induced him to renounce the Presidency. The National said the six-hour day was one of Assembly will meet at Versailles a day or two later to elect a succes- the settled aims of England. He believed neither the Government "Le Matin" saya that M. Deschanel's intellectual faculties are unimpaired and his brilliant wit is as sparkling as ever. His indis-or the coalowners at home had position is due to faulty nerves and he recoils on coming into touch tried to make the sever-her day s| with the outside world.

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success and they would have to make a great effort to obtain the |six-hours day in 1921, although

he could never agree to the four) sbifis a day which. experience) had shown was absolute slavery. The speech received great ap-

Paris, Sept. 15. According to the "Excelsior." a meeting between M. Millerand and Mr. Lloyd George is being arranged for within the next fortnight.—plause from the Germans, who Havas.

FRENCH IN STRIL

Paris, Sept. 17.

immediately followed with a protest against the Allied de mands at Spa. The Gecman workers were compelled to work four shifts a day, not by their

A message from Beirut says there was an imposing ceremony at own will, but by the necessity of Aleppo when General Gouraud proclaimed the autonomy of the pro-handing over 2,000,000 tons of vince cader French protection. He stated that the French would coal to the Allies 3 month. maintah order and endeavour to bring prosperity to the country.

the of

INTERNATIONAL WORK BUREAU.

Only the fringe asnject WEES. touched upan. howerer. and the German proposal

WAS referred back to the International Committee, and it begins to look as though M. Millerand to-day arrived at Geneva on a visit to the Inter-the Conference will close without national Work Bareau established in conformity with the Peace any further declaration of polies Treaty. M. Millerand in his speech extolled the useful work of the as far as Spa is concerned. Borean for cementing the world's peace.—Havas.

POLITICS AT PRAGUE,

Paris, Sept, E.

Prague, Sept. 17. The Tasar Cabinet has resigned owing 2 split in the Social Democratic Party. The new so-called Bureaucratic Ministry includes 31. Cerny as Premier, and M. Benee as Minister of Foreign Affairs. All the te Ministers, except one, are Government officials. The Germans are not represented.

ARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Nome, Alaska, Sept. 17.

A fishing boat has brought news of Amundsen's expedition, last mentioned on 7th August, which is ice-bound of Cape Serge on the Siberian coast. The fishing boat was also caught by the ice, but managed to squeeze out. The Captain says that Amundsen hopes to shortly free the Maud and continue his journey to the Wrangel islands, whence be will drift with the Arctic ice pack.

SWEDISH ELECTIONS.

Stockholm, Sept. 16. ' The general election has so far resulted as follows: Liberals have lost six seats and Social Democrats foar, whilst Conservatives have gained fire, Farmers Union three and the National Agrarian

Union one.

The resulation for socialization which was the subject of discus- sion yesterday afternoon WAS passed by the Socialist conference this morning. Ten British dele- cates voted against it as they eonsidered it was too weak and väque.

Mr. Hamsar MacDonald then moved the resolution on economie reconstruction, in which he said that the Allied Governments were [calling on Germany to pay and pet refused to allow her to work We must supply Germany with phosphates and food to enable her to fight Bolshevism.

To the surprise of the Confer- ence, M. Brouckere, on behalf of the Belgian delegation, was very conciliatory towards the Germans and agreed that bygones should be bygones. Mr. MacDonald's, resolution, which received uni versal support, called upon the British to supply necessities, such 65 phosphates and oil cake, to the starving country. Further, it

The Left Party's losses are attributed to the inclusion requested the British Govern of socialisation in the programme of the Socialists.

MRS. MACSWINEY'S DENIAL.

London, Sept. 17.

Mrs. MacSwiney denies that she is going to America to appear at the tribunal inquiring into alleged Sinn Fein-and Britisk atrocities.

CHEAPER COTTON GOODS.

London, Sept. 17,

ment to afford facilities for the transport of 100,000 cows which had been given by the United States to Germany, but which could not be sent owing to the lack of shipping.

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STOCKS WITH £54,000 ON A DRUNKEN MAN.

Stock and share certificates, to {the value of £64,000, which ware stolen 12 months ago, have

Rylands of Manchester are following Horrocks's example of a been recovered in five per cent decrease on all cotton goods.

OBITUARY.

London, Sept. 17.

London, September 17. The death, is announced of the Rev. William Sandey, D.D., Lady Margate: Professor of Divinity and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. since 1895, and Chaplain in. Ordinary to H. M. the King since 1903.

The death is announced of Lord Faber.

a curious They were in some [luggage carried off by a thief from a carriage standing out- side the Savoy Hotel. Recently man was brought into Cannon- row Police Station for drunken- nese, and when be was searched in the ordinary way the missing. certificates were found on him, He was charged with the theft and at Bow-street was sent to, prison for six months.

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