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FROM ELECTRICAL-REALDOS

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

69247 L#D' RE#+** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1920.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

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THE COAL CRISIS.

CONFERENCE ENDS IN DEADLOCK.

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In accordance with the parties" aanpancement, the cosi-owners proceeded to Downing Street immediately alter the break up of the Conference, and an interview between Mr. Lloyd George and the miners was arranged for an hour later.,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE IRISH PROBLEM. .

VISCOUNT GREY'S OPINION.

London, September 29.

FURTHER SUGGESTIONS, "

Later.

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MR FC JENKİN,

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·TENANCY DISPUTE:

JUDGMENT IN CHINESE CLAIM.

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THE CORONET.

We undersjand that Mr. F. C. In the suit brought by Leling London, September 29.

Jonkin, CB barrister at-law, Nam-hin, in the Summary Court, and dance were bakt The Coal Conference has ended in a deadlock. The parties have Viscount Gray, in a letter to the Westminster Gazette,

has been offered jpy. the Colonial staing the Tak Yoot Cheng by members of the issued a statementthat after a lengthy discussion the coal owners that the government of Ireland has never been such a repro Offen god bas angeret the posi» - Ken, Lim, -for the recovery of in the RA. Theatre submitted a scheme for the future regulation of wages based on discredit to British statesmanship as it is to-day. Ha po

Front of the | $6.50, being as to 350 damages Barronka. Teslie fastokiom output which, after full consideration, the miners' representatives that apparently no-one wants the Home Rule Bill which

date. It rospect sustained by the pixintia for tionally walk standa did noll accept. The latter submitted further proposals for the Parliament and Irishmen will refuse to put it into operation. no Bits he kale leave the Colony breach of contrect to let to him leading to the entran present and future regulation of wages in relation to output which only prospect for the future peace and good government of Ireland at about the end of the present the ball house No. 100, Reclamamos e antibakte Safter full consideration, the coal-owners representatives did not is that the Irish should withdrew their own scheme, and the only month, after completing the issue tion Stries, Yanwall, and ska to The parties ar reporting separately in the Government practicable policy offering say prospect of success seems to me to of the Police Reserrs certificates, $200 balance, amount of premium. Mach disappointment has been caused by the failure of the have three cardinal points. One is definite announcement that and also defending in some cases paid by the plaintif to the de-

The hen hạch Conference which was attended by fifty colliery-owners and the full there can only be one foreign policy for Britain and Ireland, one the forthcoming Criminal fendants for the tenanoy of the 2nd, Mrs. Vosper (142); Jed. Mak

Ladies-1st, Miss May (149) Mine Executive, who sat for two hours in the morning and three-army, one navy and that we cannot stand any separation in these Sessions, for which he has been premises, His Honour Mr. Hunt (139); Uh, Mrs. Bricks and-a half in the afternoon and evening. Despite the protractedness matters. Two, Irishmen must be as free as the peoples of the great retained.

Justice J. Wood, delivered the (159); Booby, Mr. Haigh (118) of the discussions a general opinion outside the Conference self-governing Dominions to settle for themselves how their country Mr. Jenkin was called to the following judgment this morning: Chamber based on reliable reports, prevailed until a late moment is to be governed; and three, to give time for them to come to so Bar in 1908 and has been practiss In this case it has been agreed 2nd, Mr. Greig (159); Mrd, Mt. Genis-1st, Mr. Harrockis (155) that there wars. good prospects of 2 settlement. As the agreement with each other and draw up a scheme. The British log here since July, 1912. He by the solicitor for the three Hunt (151); 4th. Mr. Moore (1312- communique indicates the apparently unbridgable gulf is due to Government will continue to perform as best it can the functions of has been a prominent figure in defendants that they should stand Booby, Mr. Tanner (106) precisely the same cause that obtained last week, until the Gavera- the Government of Ireland for a period not exceeding two years but the social life of the Colony, and or fall together. The subject of Mr. Miller ofïoisted as MO

ent suggested an sigebraical datum line for joint consideration, at the end of that period, or sooner if Ireland is ready, it will with-everybody is aware of and re-the dispute is a verbal agreement bat is say, the coal-owners cannot see eye to eye with the miners' draw and the responsibility for Irish government will be on Irishmen cognises with unstinted ap-between, the parties, made in patronised and the pro-PROSJE Flatence that 2/- per shift should be conceded right away before themselves. In no other-way can we bring some Irishmen that precistion the valuable sarvices April last, under which the pro

sense of responsibility of which we for centuries have diahred or which Mr. Joakin rendered as defendants agreed to let certato modern dances, was most popu

excluded most of contradatination from simultaneously with-Consideration of a

relieved them, and lack of which is the deepest underlying cause of the organiser and commandant premises to the plaintiff, and The M. G. was Mr. MAYBE scheme awarding increased pay for increased production.

The South Wales Miners' Federation bas all along insisted upon Irish troubles, Irish disunion, and of the failure of every attempt of the Hongkong Police Reserve, the plaintiff agreed to become 'an immediate wage advance. Moreover, it was strongly antagonis-hitherto made to find a solution to the Irish problem."

That force, raised during the war, their tenant, the tenancy lis to any settlement on the basis of payment by results, unless

numbered about six hundred to commence on June 16. The endorsed by the general body of miners. A special Conference at

man of various nationalities, "and" | plaintiff alleges that it was a Cardiff endorsed this attitude to-day.

Mr. Arthur O'Brien, one of the leaders of the Irish Self the standard of efficiency to taryn of igreement that he should One of the greatest difficulties of the abortive London Conference Determination League, interviewed on Viscount Grey's proposal.

which, it was raised was a pay $200 "aboe money" to the has been the two parties regarding the situation from different declared that the plan is no improvement, except in a degres

splendid testimony to the defendants. The case, for the Engles. Thus, the coal-owners have always borne in mind that out-upon the methods of Government which Viscount Grey criticises organising ability Mr. Jenkin defendants is that the amount A SPECIAL FILM.

at is the basis of the fovernment plan, while the miners all along The only means of securing peace in Ireland is by England negotiat

bad shown, 35 woll as of shoe money" agreed upon "have put wages in the forefront. Ilence there has been a consider-

jing peace with the Sinn Fein Government.

confidence in their was $500, and that the plaintiff able amount of fencing. Some light is thrown upon the miners'

In "The Web of Deceit The Conservative M.P., and banker, Sir Samuel Hoare entire forer. For a long time deposit of $500. The question showing today and until Mo commander which permeated the further undertook to make Edwin Caroxo-Pathe Fonts "standpoint in a statement made Mr. John Cairns, M.P., to the Stock-

in AN article in the Nineteenth Century and After barn miners. He predicted an early moverment for a reduction of

says that

northern and southern Ireland

after the formation of the Hong before the Court is the matter of day, at sbe Coronet Theatre, Dot carr*only miners' working hours to six đaily.

agree, British Members of Pliament will fall over

Long Police Reserve, he carried the credit of the witnesses called. I area Cassineili is her own goodbest each Later.

should himself take charge of the Home Rals Bill and tat-the subordinating every other interesi plaintiff's evidence is true, and the and deceives herself, kad khes other to satisfy their demands. He suggests that the Premier on almost single banded, am clear that on this issue the enemy. She line to and Government should immediately introduce wide and simple amend to its success. He was rewarded evidence called for the defendants in which it is accomputed ments, especially Snancial Instead of the proposal that the Lonby seeing the force grow rapidly | in untrue.

I find that the very simple the enacts two don Parliament should control over £43,000,000 of the estimated in size and efficiency, and on the plaintiff paid the $200 ***shoo Oddly enough, it fi ai Irish revenge while the Irish Parliament be restricted to the first anniversary of its establish money" which he undertook to self, coscrupulous and doudste £3,500,000 from Death Duties, Stamps and certain License Duties. eat the members of all nation pay. I find also that on the 16th star that Miss: Cassinets, hi Hy & subsequent arrangement - the nines- saw the Prime Sir Samual Hoare intains that the Irish should control the own alities combined to show their of June to war in. Yeumss her biggest opportunity. - Whie Mister first, the meeting lasting for an bour and three-quarters sources of indirect taxation, simultaneously avoiding scal que apreciation of kid-kat, skilful attending, ready to assume pos- the sympathies are entirely with ter this Mr. Hodges made a statement that the Prime Minister I He further suggests that the Pope be invited to send a speciosuction and public spirit by j session of these premises, and the sweet and gentle Lasile presenting him with a silver that possession was refused to Wanda manages to hold the stage messenger to Ireland.

able centre-piece, a Chinesa bimby the defendant. I. because it is she who weaves. General's award, and Deputy therefore, enter judgment for the plot into a fascinating tangle Superintendent's belt.

plaintiff with costs, for the return Mr. Jenkin was appointed a

of the $200 "shoe money" paid by others into her web,

palling Lucille Justice of the Peace in 1917, and him to the defendants. Considera-more securely than herself. azhonorary A.D.C. to the tion of the claim for damages is London, September 30.

Goreror on August 17th of the deferred. Judgment for the Women Will Wear

An authority 02 The cost deadlock is due to the miners, who, in the course of a

London, September 30.

same year. He was made plaintiff for $200 and cost. Season, Miss Cassinell sweet's negotiations have adhered to their original demand for an immediate 2/- increase irrespective of any increased output up between Britain and Soviet Rust, but not yet signed, and it is British Empire

The Daily Mail states that a trade agreement has been drawn Commander of the Order of the Question of damages deferred in forth several advanced syl

in March, the bops that the parties mayThe Web of Dageit The owners proposed fixing the amount of 242,000,000 tons expected that negotiations will shortly be opened for the conclusion 1918, in recognition of his Police arrive at an arrangement The Carewe, making his debut

average *M

increased

for ll wages output, with

of a formal peace with Rassis. The agreement provides for the Reserve work. He also received case is adjourned sine die. tannage produced above that datum hint. Th miners' coun-

release of British prisoners in Russia; a mutual undertaking not to Goremment in 1919. Mr. Jenkin the thanks of the Hongkong ter-proposal was that the last quarter's output be the datum line..

engage in hostile acis against each other; and the Soviet to case The owners are justified in their figure, which is a ove last year's anti-British propaganda and to recognise certain classes of her has been prominently identified outpot, on the grount that the number of emplarea is constantly pre-war debts, namely, for goods supplied and services rendered. with boxing here, and was increasing. The position to-day is that if nothi: g is done to pre-

The agreement is conditional upon the cessation of hostilities appointed chairman of the Hong- vent or further postpene a strike, stoppage of work commences on

against Poland. It is stated that Cabiont is considering the agree-

kong Boxing Association. October 2. The last word appears to rest with the Miners' Delegatement, while similar agreements will be placed before Italy and

Born on April 22nd, 1883, Mr.

A PUBLIC DANGER.- meating today.

Japan; but France is remaining xleof.

Jeokio was educated at Plymouth and Exmouth under an Army Sir.--May your calumus tutor, and then passed into the used to call the attention of those mind for the las Royal Military Academy. Wool-responsible for the public welfare Mitchell Harris, popol wich, as a gentleman-cadet into source of no little danger man of the legitimate January, 1901. Mr. Jenkin, how existing through the bed state of make his debut bafaca aver, did not continue with this repair of a glass rain-screen' over camers in the role of the main career for family reasons, but was the windows of the Gospel Hall hero. Hugh Cameron, Franklys gazetted a Second Lieutenant in in the bury thoroughfare in front Hanna and Lotty Ford complete Royal Fusiliers, City of London the First Territorial Battalion, of the Hongkong Hotel?

cast in important roles.”, Regiment, early in the same of glass broken anion the verge Not only are most of the panes year. He was promoted Captain of falling on to the footpath below on December 20th, 1906, but (probably upon someone's head), resigned his command in 1908 on but the frail iron frame-work in · TO-DAY'S' EXCHANGE. being called to the Bar. He also broken and in need of im- practised in London, and on the mediate attention. Westem Circuit, until he came

ANOTHER CONFERENCE TROED.

Later.

inded a further meeting with the coal-owners with a view to "agreeing to a datum line. The miners replied that they concloed that no further good could accare there from, and they would have to report to to-morrow' Miners' Conference.

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MINERS BLAMED.

NEWS FROM MESOPOTAMIA”.

AN IMPROVED SITUATIOS.

London, September 30. Further improvement in the situation in Mesopotamia is in- dicated by a War Office communique which states that on the Lower Euphrates at Samawa there is quiet. Hostile concentrations were bombed on the morning of September 21. The reconstruction the railway west of Ur is making good progress. British artillery mbarded an Arab encampment near Museyib on the Middle phrates. The blockhouse system on the Bagdad-Fellojsh Rail- is completed. North-east of Bagdad further operations around sitawa are bindered by heavy rain, rendering the roads temporarily

impassable. Prior to our occupation of the town the insurgents flooded The low country by breaking the Tabila Canal. Accurate gunfire drops them from their positions on the Canal, but, owing to the in- Juditions, the movement of troops is now copined to the causeway. A convoy from Bakuba reached Deltawa andreturned unopposed da September 27 but the telegraph line between these two places which had been repaired was cut again at night-time. A number of (9baikis made a format submission to the Government at a Cop- ¡ference at Shabroban on September 27. Kizlrobat has been surround- Sed and searched, and a large quantity Government arms and stores

was recovered.

POLISH-LITHUANIAN CONFLICT.

A LEAGUE OF NATIONS COMNESION.

London, September 29.

PEACE WITH RUSSIA ?

AN AGREEMENT BRING DRAWN UP.

NEW P. AND O. STEAMERS.

OLD NAMES REVIVED.

London, September 29. P. and O. Co. will revive the names of vessels of the "M" class of Four large mail passenger steamers being constructed for the India, Chins and Australia which were submarined in war-time. The names are-coltan, and Maloja of 20,700 tons; and the Moldavia, and Mongolia of 15,800 toas each. It is expected that the Moldavia which is being built at (ammell Laird's, and the Mongolia, at Armstrong's, will be in commission by the Autumn of 1921.

FRIENDS AGAIN.

FRANCO-DERMAN RELATIONS RENEWED.

Paria, September 30. Pre-war diplomatic relations between France and Germany were fully re-established to-day, when Herr Mayer, the new Ambassador, presented his credentials. President Millerend and the Premier (M. Lay'gues) were present and friendly speeches were excbanged.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

A Commissiod dader the auspices of the League of Nations ia (going to Suwałki to effect a settle of the Polkab-Lithuanian confici.

Peking, September 30. Colonel Chardignay, of France, has been appointed President. Major Hong Bhe-tak, one of Toan Chi-jai's party, has been captured in Keohan represents Britain and Captain Yemonski, Japan. The the Russian Legation. The Minister has protested that it is against alian and Spanish representatives have not yet, been appointed. the Diplomatic Convention to make za arrest in the Lagation The first duty of the Commission will be to take all necessary steps limits... "For the prevention of further hostilities. They will be

Shanghai, September 30.

powered to recommend say military dispositions to the two Tang Chi-yao has abandoned his attitude against the Peace freruments for the avoidance of a collision us soon the Lithuanians Conference and a representative has been despatched to Nanking to

te obtained guarantees from the Boshevike and all the Red | meet the delegate from Poking.

dis havi áradukted Lithuanian territory, It will be the Commis- In view of the Government still trying to prevent a national -kluty to gaforés, noutrality in the disputed area. This is the meeting, all the communities in Shanghai Intend to wire again.

desiogitechich the League of Nationsbe actively interyen-demanding preparations for the meeting.

dissato) Kween two atioris and the rel, it of its effort is

awaited with interset.

LITHUANIANS AGREL **

'Londen, September 30. uanians Have agreed to the Polish proposal, for a

There is no conßrmation of the reported sillance of 10 South Wastern provinces.

One of the councillors of the for ner Military Government has declared that the Government and Parliament will again be. established in Canton.

(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Eage)

CORRESPONDENCE.

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Yours, etc.

VISITOR

to Hongkong in July, 1912.- On the outbreak of the war Mr. Hongkong, Sept. 30th, 1920. Jenkia. offered his Mervices

but

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The closing rate of the dollar, defand, to-day was 46/3}{45°

THE WEATHER.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY,

V.R.C. Sports-Zeq Day Theatre Boyal Company present. Caesar's Wife" -9.15 p.m.

Coronet Theatre 5.15

to the Hongkong Volunteer Rezerves,

"- 2 p.m. Barometer:-29.72, Tas“. unable the prisoner's confession to Majorperature:-8%. Humidity —-15; to obtain an appointment. Un Barrat were eventually argued dismayed by this, he offered his before the Privy Council His services to the Captain Superin next big case was the Million tendent of Police, who placed Dollar Opium sult in which he him in charge of the Fesk Special | created something in the way of Police. Early in February, 1915, a local record by cross-examin- be offered himself as a member ing the principal defendant for of the Hongkong Police Reserve, fourteen days and making a final which was about to be formed speech which extended over thirty and was appointed an Assistant days, In the recent. “August Superintendent of Police (Reserve) | Criminal sessions - kø created on the 19th of February, 1915. something of a sensation by In the following Jone he was obtaining the discharge of & promoted Deputy Superintendent, Chinese who was found unanim- and subsequently he took over ously guilty of killings travelling the command of the Police trader. Kr, Jenkin argued that P Beserve Force.

the prisoner had not received Hongkong Theatre-5.15 Mr. Jenkin has been very and any notice before he was taken and 5.15 p.m. cessful at the Bar, appearing into the hospital to bear the dring some of the principal cases which declaration of the deceased, and hays come up for decision before his contention was nyhäld the Supreme Court. His first case His many friends in the Colony on his arrival in the Colony was whilst congratulating him on his In connection with the defense of appointment will deeply regreti

Sepor asosed Ebrahim, who his departure, from the Colony. was charged with murder. At for he has endeared himself, to the first trial the jury disagreed all by birgenfall, his thorough In the second trial the prisoner, neas and his high-integrity. was found guilty, but the "hey will wish both him, and vezdict was appealed against and Jonkin man she legal questions arising as to hig

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