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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

COAL STRIKE NOTICES SUSPENDED,

Landos, Sept. 24.

On Saturday, the 74th Punjabis |

Mr. Smilla opened the proceedings at to-day's conference with hald a sporta gala on the United Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Bonar Law, the President of the Board of Services Recreation Club Ground Trade and the Coat Controller by announcing that the miners had at Kowloon the occasion being reluctantly decided, in view of the Government's loability to conceda also an "At Home" given by the an immediate increase, that they could not suspend their natices or Officers to a large number of

friends prier to the Regiment's prevent a strike taking place to-morrow. departure from the Colony shertful announcement for millions, both in this country and abroad, be- The Prime Minister, replying, said that this would be a most pain- ly, on their return to India.

cause, as they all knew, it would bring hardship and privation to. In the view of many sportsmen, many a household. The Premier added that there were only twenty- the weather was rather unfavour four hours before the plunge over the precipice was taken, therefore able for sparts of the nature of all he asked was suspension of the notices for one week to meet the those held on Saturday, but owners. He was assured it would not take two days to discover a with the barly troopers inured basis on which wages would be made dependent an output, and with- 05 they are

high

in a month the miners could secara an appreciable increase of wages. temperantes, it was a matter of He was convinced that his proposal would not merely give the miners small concern. Their keennes was remarkable. and nowhere what they wanted, but, with a little more effort, a little more than they

Mr. Smillie declared that the cause of fall in the outpot was the

was this

were asking.

more apparent than in the tug-of-war, when, after a hardy pull of seven minutes, axhaustion of coal without new colileries being opened up, and they number of them dropped out from could not go back to the Miuers" Conference with a proposal for wages sheer fatigue.

dependent on wutnut, for there was no powar on earth to get the miners to suspend their notices.

Clad, for the greater number,

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Thereon Mr. Lloyd George admitted Mr. Smillie's contention that pattern, the sight of these lean output depended on the miner-owner as well as the miners. He had and wiry men, each with his put his proposal before the owners, and they were prepared to examine hair done in the faany little knot All he asked was that the miners should suspend their notices set stify on the top of his for are wrek and meet the owners to consider whether the proposal eranium, sprinting for all they was practicable, and would give the benefits they wanted. were worth over the course with Mr. Bonar Law remarked that experts opined that the Govern the temperature above the 50degment proposal could be carried out in a couple of sittings in such mark. excited the admira-& way as to give the miners an increase of wages in October. tion of everyone. There was

The Government delegates then left the room. On their return. great inter-regimental rivalry. Mr. Smillie announced that the Executive had decided to recommend and the applause which rewarded the Delegates' Conference that notice be suspended for a week, and Teja Singh, the Marathon winner, the Executive were willing to meet the mine owners to-morrow in a who secured the Governor's Cup preliminary matter, or if to-morrow is impossible, on Monday. given for the Mile Championship,

The Premier concluded the sitting by saying he was very gladi

was unstinted and gave great joy the miners were making an effort, and he earnestly hoped it would be in the ranks of the 22nd Punjah 8, | successful.

a man from which also secured | The Miners Conference has decided to suspend the strike notices second place

for one week as requested by Mr. Lloyd George.

Among the many interested The Miners' Federation Executive and the Coalowners Central [spectators were His Excellener | Committee meet at the Board of Trade on 25th inst

the Governor Sir Reginald £ Stubbs. KEMÄLD) and Lady! Stubby, IL E Major-General. Francis Veatris CB. Acting

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY.

M. Millerand made to a

Paris, Sept. 20. Havas representative the allowing statement:-

"On a previous occasion. I have defined my polity of social

and Mrs. Loring, Liest-Colonelį Following the ambushing of policemen in County Clare it i and Mrs. Crosse, Major Wakefield, stated that armed men last night burned a number of bouses in the progress and union which, outside, aims at strict application of the

of Milltown-Melbay at two villages pear- R.G.A., Commander Vining. Com. Three civilians were shot dead. mander Campbell Samson. Mr.!

London, Sept. 24. with our Allies, and which, inside, is for safeguarding the organised In an official statement as to the County Clare fighting, the police laws of the Republic, restoring and developing the national welfare Geo, Grimblė, Mr. H. P. Winslow,{ Mrs. Law. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, our police killed, one who was missing has since been found dead months I have systematically applied such policy and I still believe report that the attackers used dumdum bullets. In addition to the and, as need be, amending present legislation. For the last eight LONDON DIRECTORY Mr. and Mr. Templeton, and and a sixth is dring. Some of the wounded were murdered while that nowhere can I be more useful to the country than as Premier. Mrs. Church, Mr. Monteith Webb Jeing on the roadside: The subsequent reprisals were terrifying. The Yet, if the majority of Parliament deem it better that I should sasume Jeter together with the officers of town halls of Lahinch and Ennistymon were destroyed, and at least the Presidency and continue carrying out that policy, and If they the Regiment-Capt. Grag. Cap nineteen houses and shops were burned down. Campbell. Capt. McConnell and panic-stricken to the neighbouring hills and woods. The damage is representative of a party but in the adoption of a settled policy f

The population fled believe as I do that the Presidency should be rested not in the ne Capt. Murray ›L.M.S. ›

shall not turn a deaf ear to the call of the nation's representatives."—__ Heres

At the conclusion of the National Congress ceremony the new

París, Sept. 25. President in a speech said it was the President's special duty to ensure continuity of foreign policy worthy of France's victory and

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Results Putting the

Sepor Mardon Ali, 27 feet; 2. Bugler) Pahar Khan, 25 feet; 3, Naik! Dalip Singh, 21 feet.

440 yards: 1. Sepoy Mohammad J; 2. Sepoy Johandad Khan; 3 Bepor Kartar Singh.

Sark Fight-1,-LX-Khadadad Kban. 2526 platoon; 2. LN. Khiali Ram, 29,30 platoon.

One Mile (open): 3, Sepoy Teja Siongh. 222: Junjabis; 2, a Har. Rattan Singh, 222 Junjabis; 3 Gunner Mangal Singh, Mountain Battery, R.G.A.

estimated at thousands

Meanwhile courts-martial have brought out fresh evidence against the rebels, including documents arging a more intense and more! menacing guerilla warfare,

The wages of the Dublin postal staffs, amonating to several thousands, were stolen last night from the parcels office by two armed men, who revered the night porter with revolvers, locked him in a cellar and then decamped.

MESOPOTAMIAN SITUATION,

London, Sept. 24.

improvement in the situation, though Samawah is still beleaguered.

A Mesopotamia communique issued to-night shows a general

London, Sept. 25.

her dead

The President was loudly cheered along the route ax be motared towards Paris. Madame Millerand did not accompany her husband to the Elysee, probably from a delicate regard for the fact of the sorrow-stricken Madame Deschanel, who is still in Paris. 3. Miller- and's vote is third highest ever given to a President, that of M. Thiers being unanimous and that of M. Deschanel being 734.

THE NEW FRENCH PREMIER.

Paris, Sept. 24.

31. Leygues, ex-Minister of Marine, has been appointed Premier

A War Ofice communique reports little change on the Lower Officers' Handicap: 1. Captain Euphrates, whilst on the Middle Euphrates the fifty-5fth Brigade Davis, R.G.A.

column is engaged in panitive operations. On the Upper Euphrates, 100 yarda: LN Shet Laman; 2. the construction of a blockhouse, and repairing the Bagdad-Paliujah and Foreign Minister. The members of the Millerand Cabinet remalı Naik Dalip Singh; 3. Naik Udham railway are making rapid progress. Singh.

One of our aeroplanes dropping in office. stores on the defence ship Greenwich, which is aground is the Euph-|

M. Leygues' selection for the Premiership occasioned consider- Childrens Race: 1. Donald rates, was shot down, and the occupants taken prisoner. The Grstable surprise, as previously he was not mentioned among the pro Davidson; 2, Sheila Jeffries; 3.train of women and children from Karind has arrived safely at Bagdad.bable successors to M. Millerand. The appointment nevertheless is Joan Ackworth; 4, Joanace She-) well; 5. Philip Stubbs.

Half Mile: 1, Sepoy Kartar Singh: 2. LN, -Wariam Singh; 3, LN. Hayat Mohd.

Tug of War: 1, 27 28 platoon

THE FUIL PROBLEM.

London, Sept. 24.

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generally welcomed. He has frequently held office, most recently under M. Clemenceau, so he will probably seenre a measure of good will from the latter's faithful adherents hitherto not extended to Millerand. The underlying object of M. Leygues" selection seems to be the maintenance of the present Ministry, which enjoys public con- fidence, rather than casting about for another Premier with new office Naik Dalip Singh); 2. 29304, Arrangements are being made for the experimental production of holders. M. Lergues appears to be a favourite of fortune, for apart platoon. (Har. Narain Singh)," power alcohol on a considerable scale in India. It is believed it will from the gratification of his political ambition it appears that he be Relay Race: 1, LN. Koips; 2, be found that alcohol for fuel can be produced on a commercial came wealthy in unexpected circumstances. He was the close friend Siz. Ferez Khan.

basis in large quantities in various parts of the Empire. At first latter was ill with influenza H. Leygues declined an offer of the Am

of the business magnate Chauchard, the story goes, and when the Wheel-harrow Race: 1. L'xrice straw will be used, although other cheap raw materials are bassadorship to Rome in order to be at his friend's bedside. He was

Ishar Singh: 2, Sig. Kartar Singh.

In a smelling competition Miza| Duttridge succeeded in correctly raming the largest numbers of scents contained in twelve bottles. At the conclusion of the racing, Lady Stubbs graciously distribut-

Available.

THE RUBBER SLUMP.

London, Sept. 24.

The Council of the Rubber Growers' Association in London has ed the prizes, and was thanked by unanimously resolved, in view of the low price of rubber, to recom

mend an immediate reduction of twenty-five per cent. in the estimated monthly output of each estate.

Capt, Gray, who asked her accep- tance on behalf of all ranks of the Regiment of a gold replica of the rezimental creat a dragon),

The following address read by one of the Indian officers, and then! given in English by Capt. Gray, was next presented:-

JAPANESE AMBASSADOR ENTERTAISED.

Paris, Sept. 20.

* M. Millerand to-day gave a farewell dinner in honour of Baron .."Your Excellencies, ladies and Matsui, Japanese Ambassador, who is soon to depart. The British gentlemen- We, the members and American Ambassadors were among the guests.-Haran of the 14 Punjabis, have been

greatly honoured by your presence.

here today. "We.requested the

struck speechless a little time after when a journalist came and told him M. Chauchard had left him an inheritance worth twelve million francs.

CHANGES IN COMMANDS:

London, Sept. 25.

The following appointments are officially announced.-Earl Cavan succeeds Lord Rawlinson aa Commander-in-Chief at Aldershot: Major General Sir Charles Hartington becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Army on the Black Sea in succession to Sir George Milne; Lieut-General Sir Philip Chetwode succeeds Sir Chas. Hartington as Deputy Chief of the Imperial Staff; Lieut-General Sir Alexander Secretary of State for War. Godfrey succeeds Sir Philip Chetwode as Military Secretary to the

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Eight lives were lost and many injured as the result of a disas The Indersigned AGENTS departure from the Colony, and to relatives there separated from us when we first arrived in the Colony of Millwall. Without the slightest warning a tank suddenly barst It was in 1914 trous explosion on a barge; containing large oil tanks, in the Tiennes for the above Company are

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