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THE COAL STRIKE!

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The Taikoo Recreation Club WOTO "at home" on Baturday, on A ray of hope has appeared in the coal situation as a result of the occasion of the official closing Informal conversations between Ministers and Miners and it is stated "of the lawn bowls greens, there that-the-Executive of the Minets Federation, most of whom ha | being ■ large attendance of re-separated over the country, may be summoned to London to-day, it presentatives from other-Clubs, is pointed out that the Miners leaders are as equally disconcerted Spoon competitions were held and asthe Ministerialists by the Railwaymena and Transporters". the prizes won during the season precipitate action which was not invited and not wanted by the were presented. The grounds were Miners. This at least is a sign that the Miners do not desire fresh charmingly decorated, tea was obstacles in the path of the present conversations. The desire for a served and the hospitality shown settlement is known to be very general.

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to visitors was on. that lavisb Mr. Smillle, speaking in Glasgow last night, declared that if the scale which ja characteristic of Government concede a two shilling advance we are willing to all Taikoo" at homes." Every co-operate with the mine owners, and we know the output can be one prevent spent a-most happy increased within four or five months by twenty million tons. afternoon, thanks to the untiring. The Railwaymens' Conference has invited the Miners Executive work of the Committee in making to meet them at four o'clock to-morrow. The Miners' Executive have the preliminary arrangements: - been called to London, to meet and consider the Railwaymens'

Spoons and the prizes won dur-invitation and the general situation.

There are indications that the Railwaymens' Executivo blundered TOing the season were presented by

Mi Templeton at the conclusion badly when they decided to strike on 24th Ott. unless the mining of the play. Mr Maciarhlan, trouble was solved. Incidentally, Mr. Thomas has authorised a President, said: Ladies and gentle statement that he is personally opposed to the decision, and influences men, it gives me great pleasure to are evidently working to, at-least secure suspension of the threatened see such a large attendone, measure. It is understood the Miners at to-morrow's joint conference anje all of you have enjoyed your with the Railwaymen will suggest postponement until after the special selves thoroughly and that all those meeting of the Trade Union Congress which the latters' Parliamentary|| who participated in the competCommittee decided to-day, after long deliberation, to convene for tions have had A good gain the 27th. The Executives of all the unions affiliated with the I have to thank the gentle Congress have been summoned to this Conference, of which the men who.- have AU generis object is carefully stated in non-committal language, namely to ly come -forward seur after eensider how best to give such help to the Miners as will ensure the your and presented such magni.success of their efforts and a nettlement of the dispute." The ficent prizes as you see here to day. Committee simultaneously expressed the desire that no separate body The senson has been a successful should take action which would tend to defeat unity and effort.

London, Oct. 22; one. We congratulate the Kowloon The foregoing moves were evidently determined on as a result of the

Frequent violent explosions and firing were occurring this? Bowling Green Club on winning impression that the informal conversations to-day, which are con-morning in various parts of Dublin. It is reported that the Govern the Longue this year. We won tinuing to-morrow, between Ministers and the Miners leaders with five games out of a'possible fight n view to arriving at a basis for a Conference of the mine owners and ment armoury has been raided. One report states that the raidera captured. a large quantity of arms, ammunition and bombs and that and were runner-up. would the miners with the Government is likely to bear good fruit. take this opportunity of expressing Great significance is attached to the calling of the Miners the explosions were caused by the raiders using the captured grenades

in a running fight against the police. my thanks to the Committee who Executive in London to-morrow as it is regarded as the first real The military court enquiring into the ambush of police ak gave so much time and lubenir dur move towards ending the deadlock for it is the first meeting of the Mitown Malbay on 9th Oct when two constables were killed found ing the season, and also the ladies Executive since the strike was declared: It is accordingly-considered who have so kindly arranged the that there is a strong possibility that negotiations with the Govern that the men were wilfully murdered by about fifty unknown-men. Two policemen were killed and six wounded in" ambush whilst teas. Fniso thank Mrs Templetonment and the owners will be resumed before the fatal Sunday at Expanding bullets were used and deceased were robbed after death. for giving away the prizes.

midnight. To-morrow and Sunday will therefore be crucial periods, After having distributed the It is noteworthy of remark that the powerful Associated Society of travelling. by motor lorry from Bandon to Cork. prizes, Mra Templeton was pre-Enginemen and Firemen, the membership of which is over seventy sented with a bouquet of flowers thousand, has not yet come to a decision to join the Railwaymens and a silver vase by Mr Grimshaw, strike if it eventuates and has deferred consideration of sympathetic

Mrs. Templeton thanked the action until Monday. Taikoo Recreation. Club- and said

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London, Oct. 23.

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-İRELAND'S TROUBLES.

Then,

It is officially announced that new forces of Constabulary which into three classes, the first class to consist of whole-time will be recruited among the well disposed in Ireland will be divided enlisted for a minimum of six months, the second class to consist of men undertaking occasional duty and the third clans to be called up only in case of emergency and only to serve in a district convenient to themselves.

Tn the House of Commons Mr. Worthington Evans moved the-

she was atwaye glad to do whatever. This morning's outlook of the industrial situation may be summed she could for the Club. She hoped up in the words of Mr. Lloyd George yesterday to a deputation on that this was not the last evasion the temperance question. The Premier declared that peace may be

which she wont be present brought about within a few hours, but on the other hand the situation adoption of the financial resolutions of the Home Rule BIL. He said Mr Bions thanked the Tamay delelop into one of the greatest atruggles the country has ever the general scheme of finance provided that for two years Ireland CREEN ISLAND CEMENT. C. for their hospitality, une experienced. The miners representatives late last night were contributed $19,000,000 towards the Impal services, the contribution balf the Kowloon Bowling fireen distinctly hopeful that the week end would see a great improvement. being divided between Southern and orthern Ireland, the Govern COMPANY, LIMITED:

|Club. Mr Blake also thank The Government's condition that an advance-of-wagen must dependment to be empowered to reduce the contribution If thought necessary the on increased output still holds good and miners realise the fact that after the second financial year, and thereafter the contribution to Civil Service and congratulated adequate guarantees are required. There is a strong feeling that be subject to periodical revision at the end of five years. The Govern Taikoo on having won the Lage the railway stoppage would not be responded to by more than 50 per ment could not agree to the transfer of Customs Duties, Income Tax for soven gears and Mr An-lachlan cent of the railwayman. Mr. Thomas definitely stated he would be and Super Tax to the Irish-Parliament. Sir-Edward Carson said that on singing The Singapposed to a railway strike, and it is opined he would resign the the six the northern counties would not shirk their share of the con-

London,, Oct. 23, pionship. He hoped that at leadership if such occurred. Meanwhile the strike has already put tributions

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a motor lorry were ambushed by 120 Sinn Féiners in County Cork- and three wounded, when the attackers bayonet charged the solitary They put up a great resistance for an hour until three were killed survivor and knocked him down. It is officially stated the Sim Feiners did not assist the wounded but searched the pockets of the dead and wounded for lost. No arrests have been made. motor lorry, containing important despatches, burst through the ambush and escaped.

"THE KING OF GREECE

| War Civil service would be able to out of work at least 160,000 workers, the miners wages lost are

snatch all the honours Laughter) £3.500.000 and coul lost 8.750,000.

A determined attempt to postpone the strike potices has been The list of prize-winner's flow decided on by the railwaymen's leader, Mr. J. H. Toomas, who has Chairship J. Jaba Sion, refused to sign the strike notices. 2, N. Drummond :". J. Muirkend. Singles bandicap: 1, John Stoan: 2. T: Griumhaw; B, J. Maclachlan. Singles handicap 1. James

London, Oct. 20. Sloan: 2, T. Young: 3, D. Alorrisan.

Pairs competitions 1. J. The Daily Mail's" New York correspondent says a "missing --Muélumbian and his link expedition has been promoted by the Museum of Natural His-

Drummond and S. Amery.

tory and the American Asiatic Society, for which a fund of fifty | Rink competitions 1. T. thousand sterling has been provided. It will leave here early in February

The Messagero" is responsible for sensational statement Grimshaw, M. O'Brien, C, Dickens for Pęking which will be the headquarters of the-expedition, which, and C. Young: 2. D Marrisen, Wit is hoped, will bring buck.the greatest natural history collection for alleged to have been made by Préfessor Vidal who has been attending Weir, R. Daben und A. Holland. the world's museum. The announcement says that leading scientists the King of Gresce. Professor Vidal declared that the monkey which believe that Asia was the early home of the human race, and that what-bit the King was suffering from rabies, with which it had been artif Spoon competition results:' First rink. J. Maclachlan, James ever light may be thrown on the origin of man will come from the cially inoculated, heate an attempt on the King's life had been made. Sloan, O'Brien und Weir,

great Central Asian plateau. The "Star" announces that Mr. J. P. Second riak: Hamilton Mr. Morgan and the Harriman shipping firm have subscribed to the venture. rison, J. Sloan and T. Young.

Third rink: Pathe Jones, Sec combo, Foulds and Blake.

Fourth rink Holland. Rusid and

Fifth rink. Dirkens, Dixon sed

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INTERPORT CRICKET:

The Singapore Team.

GÓLF.

Qualifying Round of Championship.

Some interesting plug in the qualifying round of the Golf Cham- The Hon. Secretary of the pionship was witnessed yesterday Hongkong. Cricket Club Kindly at Fanling: The results wore as advisee us of the composition of under:-

the Straits tricket team for the

interport contest in Hongkong next

month. The team, which is repro

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THE PRESIDENTIAL BATTLE;

London, Oct. 20.

Rome, Oct. 22,

SOVIET'S ONLY FEAR

Stockholm, Oct

Lenin addressing Congress at Moscow-said General Wrangel was the only danger. He claimed that the Russian economic situation The recent controversy in America with regard to Senator was strengthening despite the blockade. This is hardly borne out by Harding's statement is somewhat enlightened by the Paris "Liberate the current budget published, showing an expenditure of 11,050,000,- which states that their correspondent recently questioned Harding 000 roubles and a revenue of 150,000,000. The Food Commissariat thereanent: The paper declared that no official responsentative of now 172,000,000 roubles, France approached Harding, and it emphasises that the correspondent only.carried out his professional duties.

OIL MANOEUVRING

OCCUPATION OF VILŇĄ.

London, Oct.

The Lithuanian Charge d'Affaires in London has the League of Nations against the occupation of Amsterdam, Oet. 19. application of paragraph sixteen of the Governme The "Handelsblad commenting on, the subsidiary Standard Oil to arbitration by the League. He added that the Lithu Company-mentioned on the 15th states that fifty-one per cent of the ment had evidence that Warsaw is continuously capital will be allotted to the Banque de Paris and forty per cent, to the Standard Oil Group. -Calling attention to the fact that the Banque 18 19 36 de Paris recently participated in transactions wherein the Royal Dutch and Shell Companies were also represented the paper contends that 843.167 the new agreement, can hardly be regarded as directed against the 8778 Royal Dutch and Shell Company. On the contrary the fact that the 4 80 178 Banque is intimistély related to both groups indicates that an agree

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ENGLISH CRICKETERS QUARANTINED.

London, Oct. 22,

Owing to a case of typhus aboard the Osterley the vessel has

quarantined. The Marylebone team were not allowed to

at Perth and the match there had to be abandoned Osterley Balls for Adelaide to-day.

CONTROL, NOT PROHIBIT

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