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SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1921.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE WEEK IN IRELAND.

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FRENCH TRADE REVIVAL.

URPLUS WOOL

Slight Increase in Outrages.

London. January 13

London, Jan. 13.

BIG KOWLOON FIRE.

BAILEY'S SHIPYARD

DESTROYED.

Heavy Losses Suffered.

One of the biggest dres that has

Paris, Jan. 12. Interviewed by the "Excelsior" on the present trade crisis, M. The Ministry of Munitions announces that the Governman: has Lavergne, Secretary of the Producers' Confederation, expressed con- Accepted a scheme for the disposal of surplus wool stocks by a com

dence that the crisis in France will at least have spent itself a few pany which will be registered ja Melbourne and styled the British weeks hence, on account chiedy of coal prices, which are now alan ping|Australian Wool Realization Association, of which the proprietors The offiral review for the werk ended January 10, shows there gradually. The Secretary of the Iron and Steel Producers' Spaccate will be the Australian woolgrowers. An agency contract will be eccurred in the Colony for many years destroyed the Kreater were 89 outrage in Frodas 2, a slight increase over the previous week.xpressed a similar opinion, stating that all plants turning, out arranged between His Majesty's Government and the Association for

いる the sale on commissies by the latter of the British half of the existing part The feature was the number of raids upon Hate Collectors af material for rebuilding the war-stricken districts or for railways are stacks of Australian wool. It is expected that similar agenty arBailey's shipyard at Kowloon Messrs W. S.

from which 18962 vas Totall There were twelve attacks upon now working at full capacity. The motor-car manufacturers are Crown Pores, at whong iwa were kills and 20 wounded.

experiencing a severe crisis of their own, whith, however, is world-rangements will be made as regards New Zealand and other wools and in the early hours of this morn sheepskins now held by the British Government. The Associationing. At 12.30 this morning, the temment Orders move kotal 1.208

wide. The Textile and Canning industries are only working short ill be governed by a directorate of eleven, of whom nve will be in call announcing the outbreak Trade papers are pointing out how surprisingly few so far London and six in Melbourne. There will also be an Australian Ad-was received at เวล Polico have been tas failures of any side. The crisis has brought to lightsory Council of eighteen representatives of the Australian wool and Fire Stations of Hongkong erhaps the unsuspected solidarity among manufacturers engaged in industry. The total surplus wool amounts to 1,500,000 bales. It and the mainland, and all avail- the same or similar lines. That is the way among all manufacturers. book value is $56,000,000, 'half of which is capitalized £25,000,000 able men were requisitioned to jli ją a common uccurrence for a beputable manufacturer is temporary forms the capital of the new company.

diskuttes to be helped to his feet again by brother manufacturers, jas yesterday's and to-morrow's competitors.

More Violence.

London, Fanary 18

There 14 a renewed outbreak of violents in Irelar 3. Police were ambushed near Crosstaden, Armagh, two potata les being seriously wacunabul A liet force from Crossmastien se za also ambushed, une constable being killed and one wo mere 1.

Mr. Wilham Metiramo, 5.8%, one of the leading menu bers of tori Irish Bar was mortally wounded by and i men who rande i due house. The outrage is a mystery, as Mr. Metiratie had that parties pated in polite.

CHINESE IN LONDON,

Result of Recent Press Ontery.

London, January 13.

The rosen: Press outery with regard to the conduct of Chinese! and other Asutic residents in the East End of London was referred to at the London Sessions to-day when an appeal by a Chinaman against a fine and recommendation of deportation made against for keeping a disorderly use, reulted in the cancellation of the j deportation and recommendation owing to the appeiland's past konti character and because he was married to an Englishwoman.

Sir Ernes: Wild, for the appellant, said that the result of the newspaper campaign was that the Chinese colony at Limehouse had been reduced from 4.000 to 300 and the places of these Chiainen, who were mostly well-conducted, had been taken, by people of another nationality who were very much worse.

GERMANY'S DISARMAMENT.

Statement by Minister of Defence.

Berlin, January 13.

THE YARN MARKET.

Lendon, Jan. 14.

deal with the outbreak which, assisted by a strong north-easterly wind. progressed with Tuat rapidity and involved the whole Yard by the time the firemen arrived.

Messrs. Bailesa yard consisted of a number of wooden structures,

The Shanchas trade crisia hús continued. The Banks are keeping tha situation well in hand. The French banking system, which so aften was enticized for being too cautious and conservative, is i weathering out much better than some other countries, where the Banks' funds were largely tied up in business. During the last-years of indation the French Banks, which as a rule keep large liquid; A big drop in the price of yarn, estimated at 60 per cent is in addition to the offices sets always handy, are experiencing little trouble in keeping pace forecasted from Belfast in consequence of the lapse of the agreement and machine shops which with the del tion.-Vele.

between British and Continental spinners, thereby creating a free were built of more substantial market, which It is anticipated will have favourable effects on the lises material. The fire originated in trade. There is also a fall in prices of linen articles of 33 per cent. the blacksmith's store, and, if It is thought the yarn manufacturers and merchants will be helped conjecture is to be depended over their losses if necessary.

THE BANK INDUSTRIELLE.

Paris, Jan, H. Famours of the taare of several French Banks, notably the Banque Industrielle de Chine and the Societe Centrale des Banques Province, are officially declared to be entirely without foundation.

FRENCH TAXES.

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Paris, Jan. 14. According to prov.sional statistics, the aggregate amount ef al Taxes in 1920 exceeds £130,000,000 par, being some 52 per centre bore! the 1919 Egares.--Vale.

FAMINE IN INDIA.

London, Jan. 14.

Herr Gosster, Minister of Defence, has declared that Germany

An official statement from India shows a great shortage of food and has now fulälled all editions of the Treaty as regards the reduction state of famine has been declared in part of Bombay Presidency. of the Army, which consisted of ugly N6000 men and 1,000 officer-The crops are suffering from lock på gain in widespread areas. There As a result of the surrender of tonnage as compersation for this scarcity of food in many part. The amine in Hyderabad since Scapa Flow sinkings, fivem ing bad actually tower whips than thel Treaty allowed.

inst year is bow increasing. There are 17,000 Indians on reitet. Bertizing we au binger existed Herning tol

the reported massing of Pylish troops on the border of Up.or Silesia. the Minister said there are 140,000 regular troops ved 50,000) irregular. The situation was serious as the traps allowe.. iiermany ware consequently insufficient.

THE GREEK OFFENSIVE DEVELOPING.

Constantinople, Janu ty 1A

AN INDIAN RIOT.

Bombay, Jan. 12.

A serious disturbance has occurred at Kohinoor mill. The men demanded a bonus in view of the 13th being a holiday. The Manager endeavoured to explain the impossit inity of payment on such short

It is understood that the Greek ofensive is developing on a wastinɔtice, but was howled down, tripped up and stoned. The police were scale, and it is expected that the reeks are about to occupylenlled in but were stoned and several injured. The Police Superin- Eskishahr, da important Kemalist centre and the rainwart Fur tendent at length fired two shots in the air, making the men pause! Angora. The Nationalists are displaying great activity and sending and enabling the police to make a baton charge, beating back the reinforcements thither. It a reported that Mu-capna Kemal best crowd. There were 49 arrests. gone to the front. Meanwhide the operations have created a deep ämpression on all circles, but the newspapers du noroffer comment

THE TENNIS TEST MATCH.

Further interesting Scores.

Melbourne, January 13.

The tennis Test Match is being continued. Tiden teat O'Hara Wood 86, 2; Johnston best Brookes 36,6 1.6/4: Patterson and Hawkes beat filter and Washburn 6'3, 75.

SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES SUMMONED TO LONDON.

To Confer with Premier and Lord Curzon.

Washington, January 13.

UNHAPPY AUSTRIA.

London, Jen. 14.

THE COAL GLUT.

London, Jan. 14.

upon. WAS caused by the overturning of a candle which was left lighted when the work- men on the night shift left the yard at midnight. The store is located under the office quarters, and in a very short space of time,

from this building se: alight the

One result of the abundance of fuel supplies at Sheffield has been the building was gutted. Sparks a big ent in iron and steel prices. Bright draws steel is £5 a ton other sheds of the shipyards, lower. The depression in the coal export trade has led to short timel at the Monmouth miner. Two thousand miners are idle in one area.

MORE TROUBLE IN MEXICO.

El Paso. Jan. 14. The forces of General Francisco Marguia, ex-Commander of the Northern Zone under Carranza, attacked the Federal Troops in the state of San Luis Potosi, bat were repulsed.

Athens, Jan. 14.

THE GREEK SITUATION.

Streit, the pro-German ex-Minister, has returned.

IRELAND.

O'Callaghan has testified to the Irish Committee.

EARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Chew Correspondents)

THE VLADIVOSTOCK AFFAIR.

Shanghai, Jan. 1. Admiral Gleaves is coming here from Marily heard to destroyer Eitot, instead of the Hart, which

There is an anxious situation in Austria. Communist demonstra was recalled to Manila, Do reason tions took place in Vienas in consequence of the high cost of living being announced. and increased taxation. The crowd stormed the hotels and restaurants and made threats. Serious outbreaks are anticipated. The postal workers have struck for higher wages

DISORDER IN ARGENTINE.

Buenos Aires, Jan. 14. ›

THE YANGTSZE COMMAND.

Shanghai, Jan. 13. Captain Lucena Wood is relieve ing Commander Kearney as com- mender of the U.S. Yangiste Entrol. The latter has left for

The Government has sent troops to the Santa Cruz district owing to strikers and bandita looting the property of the landowner, some bettie. of whom have taken refuge at Puerto Gallegos. Others have fed to the Chilian frontier. The British cruiser Peterfield bas gone to Mar-

Sir Auskland Geddes is shortly going to London, in response to del-plata from Monte Video Argentine naval men have leaded t

■ summons to confer with the Premier and Lord Curzon.

FRENCH POLITICS.

M. Peret to Form Cabinet.

K. Baoul Paret has agreed to form a Cabinot.

Parin, January 13.

Later.

M. Peret is President of the Chamber.

HOLLAND AND VENEZUELA.

The Hague, January 13. The Upper Chamber has approved the Convention concluded at iraoss on May 11, providing for the re-establishment of diplomatic | valssions with Venezuela.

Puerto Gallegos to deal with any emergency,

AN ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.

Boston, Jan. 14.

The English tenor Elwes was killed through an act of courtesy. He alighted from a train from New York with his wife and stooped

| to pick up and give the conductor a fallen overcoal. He was struck

by a moving train.

WOMAN AS OPERA DIRECTOR..

Chicago, Jan. 14 The operatio singer Mary Garden has been appointed etor of the Chicago Opera Association,

SHANGHAI-PEKING AIR MAIL

Shanghai, Jan. 14. Colonel Holt and Colonel Tcheng, of the Peking Air Depart ment, are bere selecting a site lor, an aerodrome for the Shanghai Peking air mail, starting in May.

A PIECE GOODS VICTIM.

Sbsogbai, Jan. 14. The compradore of Messrs. Fearon, Daniel & Co., bas at tempted suicide by shooting him. self, the result of the piece goods panio

The compradors has died, so

Washington, Jan. 14.

the conflagration, extending as far as the quarters of the Indian watchman at the gate, which were also destroyed.

Mr. T. H. King, A. S. P., was la charge of the operations of the Fire Brigade which bad also the assistance of two fire Bosta. wo ships which werd under con- struction on the slipways were saved from complete destruction by the efforts of the crew of the fire floats, who co-operated with the land brigade in directing a large volume of water into tha yart.

The extent of the conflagration made the work of the Bremen extremely hazardous. Several of them bad Jarrow escapes as the walia and roofs of the building collapsed. Simultaneous outbreaks occurring in various parts of

rentar- the yard ed the work of direct ing the hoses a matter of no little difficulty, and in some instances the firemen were forced to realise the hopelessness of racing parta of the yard and turned their atten- tion to the machine shop and the sbips which were on the slip. Shoushai, Jan. 14. The Furbusb murder trial (shoot the remainder of the buildings ways. These were saved, but ing of Mr Hazelton at Ibe with their equipment were com Trenches''; has commenced. The defence is temporary insanity.

SHANGHAI MURDER

TRIAL.

VILE LIQUOR.

pletely destroyed.

The flames were got under control at about 7 o'clock this morning, but were not actually extinguished until a late hour in the forenoon.

Shangbai Jap. 14.

The suddea nature of the con-

indictment of Haagkew bars serv books or documents being re- Magistrate King made a seatbing|flagration prevented any plans,

iog "crude and terrible stuff to the scued froro the office building gue of liquor." He asked the and all these were lost when the police to investigate. He declar-d building came down. that the British sailor Clark, of the

A vast quantity of timber in Kisha, died as the result of drink the shacks and the yard added to ing this liquor.

Doctors Murray and Joy of the Kisha testified that death was due in alcoholic poisoning.

SINGAPORE MARKETS.

the fierceness of the conflagration. It is understood that the pre- mises were not wholly insured. The damage is estimated to run into at any rate six figures.

The most disastrous part of the loss is the destruction of the pattern shop and offices, which involved the destruction of all Singapore, Jan. 13.

the records and patterns. For The auctions Fere firm will

fionately, the machine shop-and- prices advanced, viz.-Sheet to 35, boiler shop

were saved, 15 452 sold; Crepe, 37; Copra steady

also wers steel ships іп at 310. The Market on the 18th showed spot sellers 831.

course af construction, though Lone or two wooden vessels were destroyed..A new bail fing along- side the offices was completely gutted.

SINGAPORE ASSIZES.

Singapore, Jan. 14.

The Assizes have concluded. Four Chinese jadicted on a murder charge were acquitted.

SIAMESE RAILWAY INTERRUPTION.

Singapore, Jan. 14. The Southern Yom Hailway has respined. Tos: interruptwn wat esused by wasbonis,

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar on dimand, to-day was 28. 117/163.

LIGHTING-UP TIME.

-Lighting-up tíme to-day is 6.60.