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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED ` 1881).

69253 五拜疆 號八月十英港香

FRIDAY, OCTOBER S. 1920,

日七廿月八

AINOLE COPY: 10 CTS, $36 PER ANNUM.

HEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

RUSSO POLISH ARMISTICE.

DOMINION HOME RULE FOR IRELAND.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REVOLUTIONARY STRIKE IN PORTUGAL.

THE WHOLE COUNTRY AFFECTED.

LISBOX AND OTHER BIG TOWNS INVOLVED.

Madrid. October 6

A general strike, apparently revolutionary in character, has broken auz throughout Portogal

Madrid, October 7. Travellers from Portugal confirm the report that a general strike Government officials has broken out throughout the country. declare that it is a revolutionary movement.

Postal, telegraph and telephone employees, naval reservists and Failwaymen dockers have all ceased work, while reports from Vigo stata at Lisbon, Oporto and all other big towns in Portugal are involved

FRENCH REPARATION CLAIMS.

PROPOSED DIRECT NEGOTIATION WITH GERMANY.

London, October 7.

FIGHTING TO CEASE TO-DAY,

Warsaw, October - 6.

It is reported from Riga that an armistice was signed last night, agreeing that hostilities should cease on October 8.

"A GREAT POLISH TRIUMPEL.”

PREMIER'S REPLY TO LIBERALS. ·

AMPEREEN, MEYER & CO LTD

GYMKHANA TIPS..

[BY "WIRELESS ").

The final gallop took place yes- terday morning, in spite of the heavy downpour of rain, between the hours of 6 and 8 o'clock, and the course was verg heavy. especially round the 34 mile post up to 4 mile post, there being about nine inches of water, The gallop of Wes Mouse was some-

London, October ". What amount to a reply to Mr. Asquith's Dominion Home Rule suggestions fac at is contained in an interview with Mt. Lloyd George by str Spander, pablished in the "Lloyd Georgs

The Frambr pointed out that unless the Asquithian Liberals | what marred by the presence of London, October 7.

intend to give Ireland full control of military and naval affairs their two white ducks, floating on the It is reported that the signature of the Russo-Polish armistice, proposal ceases to be Dominion Home Rule in the sense in which water, which frightened the pony with which is associated a preliminary peace, signifies a great Polish that phrase is accepted throughout the Empire, and the term be (no doubt due to the flapping of the triumph. One account declares that M. Dombake, the Chairman of comes a form of deception. As regards the feasibility of giving wings)"Brutus," which was follow- the Polish Delegation at Riga, has been dictating terms with simos: Ireland complete control of her own taxation, the Premier declared ing in the rear, came up just in breathless mapidity. His points, as fast as be submits them are that the giving of control would amount to Ireland being let of her time to save the riding-boy from accepted by the Soviet Delegates, headed by M. Jofe. This bird's-eye share of the War Debt, which would mean that the English working going into the ditch. Practically view of the proceedings tallies with recent reports from Moscow that man might par 8/-a pound for tobacco, whilst the Irish working man all tha ponies were sent out for half-mile gallops and, without ex- the Soviet had instructed M. Jaffe to accept any terms, however would pay only fd.

The Premier queried whether the British people would agreeception, all finished gamaly. harsh.

It is stated that the terms include Russia's recognition of the that Irishmen should have a special privilege with regard to taxation There is no certainty in borse- Polish claim for substantial participation in the Russian gold reserve. Į rasulting from the war, but if someone entitled to speak on behalf of racing, but, judging from the per- although the amount has not been fixed.

Ireland stated that they were prepared to take's fair share of formances and the times dona by | Ireland's obligations, that would be a diffrent matter. "But if we are the various ponies. I appand below told 'Give us the Customs, Excise and Income Tax' and we are to my selections for to-morrow's receive no guarantee of any kind in return, then you place Britain | races ---- - Later.

in an impossible financial position and Ireland will become a privileged country. We should still remain responsible for her FIVE FURLONGS HANDICAP- defence to posterity and yet she no longer pays scol or lot.”

POLAND'S NEW FRONTIER.

The Polish frontier has been arranged. It starts slightly to the east of Drinsk, runs south to Malodetchno and thence east 0 Baranowice along the Sarny.Rovno Railway, and then south to Mibrucz The Russians have deleted the cabled references as regards East Galicia, White Russia, and the Ukraine. The A telegram from Paris says the Government has decided to frontier, as compared with Russian proposals, gires Foland ale the question of reparations due to France under the Fence additional 150,000 square kilometres of territory, populated by 4.500.000 people. The armistice is for 25 days, breakable on 36 hours Treats by direct negotiations with Germany, later submitting a schame for the Allies approval. If the plan is carried out it is notice, while it is stated in sub-clauses that the Armistice is to believed it will make the pending Geneva Conference unnecessary. prevent the Reds carrying out the threatened transfer of troops to The importance of this first act of German grace, if successful and crust Gen. Wranget Meanwhile, it is confirmed that the Red the spirit is continued, cannot be over-estimated as regards its armies are fast collapsing, and a process of self-demobilisation bas influence upon the whole financial situation. The hope is expressed sat in over the whole of the northern front, all White Russia, the

o Paris that this action will bring back Germany into the comSmolensk area being overrun with Daeing deserters. munity of nations and it is signalled as a personal triumph for Proaiden: Milleraod upon his entry to the Elysee.

BRITAIN AND THE SOVIET.

REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING BAKU PRISONERS.

THE ARMENIAN BORDER.

Á SERIOUS SITUATION.

Londas, October 7-

A CLASS.

The Premier continued:-"We cannot cus the painter. The Pantila Dominion policy, as now put forward, would leave as in a terrible Brown Paper position." The Premier pointed out that under the Liberal policy Sepand Ulster would have to be most seriously coerced. He did not bellava the Liberals really imagined they could carry Dominion Home Rule, even if they had a majority in the House of Commons.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondents)

RUBBER CONTROL

FIVE FURLONGS HANDICAP

B" CLASS

Discarded Cannon

Cranby ...

OYMKHANA STAKES 1 MILE

Spotted Sand

Slam

Attraction

LADIES XOMINATION.

The Hon Mr. J. Johnstone's

mount

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OSCE BOUND HANDICAP.

Blackbird Dahlia

DISTANCE HANDIQAP.

LONDON AGAINST GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE.

? Singapore, October 7. There was further trouble as a robber meeting at Kuala Lumpur.Pawnshop The Times correspondent at Constantinople essa the situation|4 telegram from London stated that London rubber circles are P. S. on the Armenian border is unquestionably serions. The Turks bave jatwolutely opposed to Government interference. London. October 6. captured Serykamish and Sogåsoli and the Armenians are being Reuter learns that the most recent Note from the British | simultaneously attacked on the eastern border with a view to siop-| Government to the Soviet requests a definite reply by the 11th ping reinforcements going westwards. Enstant with regard to the release of the British prisoners at Baku A Nationalist communique from Trebizond declares that the And the cessation of Bolshevis: propaganda in Asix. The Note march on Batum has been abandoned and troops, consisting of adds that until the necessary assurances on the above points are Turkish regulars who are advancing in three columns, intand to forthcoming, the resumption of trade negotiations is postponed. It wipe out Armenis within a month so as to open the road to is understood that a reply from the Soviet has been received in Azerbaijan” The Armenisas have protested to President Wilson London but it has not been published,

and also, it is believed, to the Entente.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

ES. SHIPPING BOARD RULE,

THE SUGAR MARKET.

NORWEGIAN-FIRM'S HEAVY LOSE.

Singapore. October. 7.

A Norwegian sugar firm at Batavis has lost twelve million guilders. The market is anxious.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Moocabine

Discarded

Surprise...

HILE AND QUARTER HANDICAP.

Lighting

Siamese Cat Sapand...

LOCAL BOXING.

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PREPARATIONS FOR FIRST ASSEMBLY,

London. October 7. Great preparations are being made for the first session of the Assembly of the League of Nations, which is meeting at Geneva in November Wort is in progress on the Palais des Nations, the new by acquired headquarters of the League on the shores of the lake. The Missions of the 41 States now forming the League, together with their staffs, will uumber 1,000 persoas, while twelve fresh small States are meking admission to the League.

PROFITEERING INVESTIGATION.

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London, October 6.

RESENTED BY BRITISH SHIPBROKERS.

New York, October 3.

A new rule by the United States Shipping Board, which was enforced on the 1st inst., requiring the filing of copies of all charges ade on American and foreign vessels, has aroused a protest by the British. It is the shipbroke ground that the information required is confidential

MEXICAN OIL FIELDS.

A BRITISH CONCESSION SECURED.

New York, October 3:

A message from Mexico City says the Britisher, Mr. Alfred

The report of the profiteering Sub-Committee in connection with the oils and fats trade finds that no monopoly exists, but with

e to preventing the possibility the report advocates the Mackenzie, has been granted a three years' concession to expider establishment of a committee of traders and Government oficial for the p: spose of fixing maximum profits, all profits in excess of the maximum being handed over to the fovernment.

NEWS FROM ''MESPOT."

London. October 6.

A War Office communique announces that with the exception of a few who are sick, all women and children from Karied havo reached Bägisi. General Ironside has arrived at Kazvin to take | overthe command of the forces in North West Persia.

AVIATION FATALITY.

SEAPLANÉ DIVES INTO LAKE.

Chicago, October 3.

Lplane nose-dived in ́lake from a height of 500 feet and al hundred miles per hour. The pilot, Lieutenant Pedolt,

plucky efforts by his companion, Lieutenant

Peking. October 7.

ten-roand

A CONTEST ARRANGED.

We hear that The Ministry of Communications has already drafted the loan Agreement for the construction of the Canton-Haniow Railway, and steminating welter-weight box- has wired to Dr. Wellington Koo to proceed immediately to Nowing contest has been arranged between Mr. Burtaigh (Taiko) York to consult with the Bank Group..

The new Bank Group proposes to establish an Audit Department and S.P.O. Salliven, H.M.3. to central the use of the loans contracted by the China Govern- Moth.

meat.

Shanghai, October 7.

It is reported that the squadron at present in Canton will come back to the North on condition that $1,000,000 is paid as arrear due.

(Other Telegrams on Pages 2 and 3)

KOWLOON HOUSES

SOLD.

all oil lands in Lower California between San Tolomas and Punta de Canoas. The Dewspapers declare that the British Goverment... is backing Mr. Mackenzie with a view to dominating the petzbleam | HUMPHREYS CO. DISPOSE| industry in Lower California. It is also reported that Jupen will control the same industry in Sonora.

AMERICA'S SUPER-SEAPLANES.

TO CO-OPERATE WITH PACIFIC FLEET.

New York, October 3, Eight United States naval super-seaplanes, each weighing 11.910 pounds, have been completed. They have an estimated cruising radios of 400 miles and will be stationed at San Diego to co-operate with the Pacific Fleet

BIG DEAL IN NOTES.

-New York Gatober 7, Mesara Swift and Company have sold förts mifian dollars worth of five-yeni zotes to Chicago bakksta:

OF MORE PROPERTY.

PONY DROWNED.

WHILST BEING LANDED,

It is hoped that the first fourna- ment of the season will take place on the last night of the In- terport Cricket Week. November 13th. So far, no "arrangements have been made regarding the

venue.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, 03

demand, to-day was 45./041.

"THE WEATHER.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.89. Tem-

A rather unfortunate accident took place this morning during the landing of the "Larsen The Humphrey Estate and grifim from the .. Chipshing. Finance Co., Ltd., has sold fur-The boat was alongside the ther properties in Kowloon. Douglas Wharf and the ponies perature: -79. Humidity —75..

We recorded some two months were being walked sabore down sgo the sale to Portuguese buyersja rather acutely sloping plank. of two semi-detached blocks One of them missed its footing belonging to the Humphreys and fell into the water between Estate Co., in Kowloon, as well as the ship and the wharf. It was several small houses to Him-some time before it could be phrey's Avenue, Kowloon. An-hauled up, and it was then die- other block has just been covered that the animal bad been negotiated. This is the red-brick drowned. All efforts to bring it block of four-roomed houses round were unavailing, known as Lochiel Terrace, which comprises seven houses. ...

The purchase price is $66,500, GENERAL BOTHA'S WILL. the buyer being a member of the

The inte General Botha's estate Portuguese community.

has been valued at £69,619. - A The tenants of Lochiel Ter-joint will made in 1905 by General race will shortly receive notice and Mrs. Boths provided that the to quit. The sale of these Humn-aurvivor abould emby-the whole pares's properties has compelled of the estate duflile liland (149 some thirty of that tanams to afterwards ftrabonid be

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