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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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PALESTINE UNDER BRITISH ADMINISTRATION,

of Nations

Terms of the Mandate.

Landon, February 3.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

INTERNATIONAL DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE.

To be Called at Washington.

Favourable Report.

Washington, February 4. Mr. Better, Chairman of the House of Representatives Naval Cinmittee, who recently had a conference with Mr. Harding at the The text at theBet draft nardate for Palestine, which . be submitted the fletbeneing meeting of the Council of the aglatter's house stated that the United States would call an interna at Genes, published in the Jewish Chr sick procesional Conference to discuss disarmament. The Committee then for the mstory's responsiblity for the country under such e went into secret session to hear the views of prominent naval men. ditions a secure the establishment of the Jewish rational him, t being clearly understood that no hingis to be dɔne likely tapregate the civil or religious rights of the existing non-Jewish couniunities The inmunities at 1 in Palestine or the rights of Jews elsewhere. privileges which foreigners enjoyed under Turkish rule are definitely abrogated. The mandatory is held responsible for the free exercise of all forms of warship without discrimination. The administration is authorised organise volunteer defence forces for preservation ofjali peace and order, bat is prohibitel from raising other military, naval or air forces. The administration may contribute to the cost of the The mandatory is maintenance of mandatory forces in Palestine. entitled to as the roads, railways, and parts fur troop mavement- and transcort

Washington, February 4. The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee has parted favourably on a resolution authorising the President to call

International Disarmament Conference at Washington.

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TURKISH CLAIMS,

THE WELSH RAILWAY DISASTER.

London, Feb. 4.

HONGKONG ‍IM

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Chamber of Commerce Report.

of Commerce, statɛs:—

Constantinople, Feb. 4.

The Fortnightly Price Current According to the press, Turkey is submitting th⋅ following claims

and Market Report, published by to the London conference:Abrogation of privile.es accorded to Greece in the Smyrna region by the Treaty of Serres; Autonomy of the Hongkong General Chamber Thrace based on the principle of nationality; Maintenance under

Catton piece goods and fancy Turkish sovereignty of Turkish territories ceded to Armenia by the

tal the Manchester Market has Treaty of Sevres: Modifcation of the economic clauses affecting the cotton gooda-During the inter- sovereignty and independence of Turkey and modification of military again weakened but owing to the clauses in order to enable Turkey to possess an army sufficient for

Theavy fall in exchange, localrates defence of the country.

are hopelessly below replacing values. There is still an entire absence of d-mand in this martet. Cotton Yaru.-A fair demand emanated, chiedy from Yunnan province, and about 5,000 bales At the Welsh railway disaster inquiry, the railway-changed first handa. Prices ruled men's leader, Mr. J. E. Thomas, M.P. pointed out that the very erratic and have not appre- verdict was tantamount to manslaughter, whereupon the jury reciated enough to compensate for considered their verdic and decided that Lewis the the heavy decline in exchange. acting stationmaster) and Jones (the signalman) were railty Quotations are No.10s $160/195 Washington, February 4.

of great negligence, demanding a moat severe censure. It was No. 169. $180/205 No. 12s. $162/195 The report of the Navy Board argues that the policy of equal armaments will tend to diminish their growth and lessen the danger declared that the cause of the collision was the issuing of a wrong No. 209. $185,215. Arrivals 7,000 The Board strenuously opposes any rest period or tablet to the local train. The evidence showed that a boy clerk named bales. Sales 5,000 bales. Ship- of sudden war.

uitation of armaments which would interfere with the United Thomson lock the tablet from the driver of the local train and gave menta nil. Unsold Stock 10,000 ates present building progranime. The report attributes the is to the stationmaster, who returned it to the driver without looking bales. Bargains 12,000 bales. movement in Britain towards a cessation of construction to at it, and then signalled the local train to proceed. Meanwhile a young the great preponderance of ber Navy and the present economio porter, unknown to the station master, released the tablet allowing the Mr. Balfour, in a covering letter to the Secretary of the League situation of the British Empire. Is opines that the value of Ameri-express to proceed from Newtown to Abermule. of Nations, states that the British Government throughout consulted can warships now building will not be seriously impaired for many the French Government, with whom there is complete agreement. He emphasises that the present temporary arrangements in Palestine will shortly be terminated. The Jenish Chronicle, in a leader, says that the mandate in no wise fully meets Jewish aspirations.

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Equal rights are provide 1 for the nationals of States which are members of the League of Nations. There is zo be na discrimination against their goals and freedom of transit across the mandated area, but the Government may conclude a special Customs agreement with any State which before the war was wholly included in Asiatic

Turkey or Arabia.

THE ABANDONMENT OF E.P.D.

All-Round Stimulus to Industry Expected.

The Navy Board's Views.

years and declared it would be the height of unwisdom for any nation possessing sea-power to change its practice on more theories with regard to the future development of new and untried weapoo3 like submarines and aircraft, but new weapons must be developed as rapidly as possible.

THE RELIEF OF LEPROSY.

Salvation Army Volunteers on the Way to Aflicted Community.

London, February 5. Mr. Chamberlain's sunouncement at Birmingham, although not

New York, February 4. entirely unexpected, is hailed with a widespread sigh of satisfaction. especially among manufacturers and businessmen, who during the

Eight European Salvation Army officers, including Captain and past year have simast with a single voice been campaigntog against the Excess Profits Tax, contending that it is an important factor in Mrs. Louis, of Amsterdam, have arrived here en route to the Leper the present slump. It is widely opined that the announcement will colony in Java, where they expect to arrive about the 1st of April. produce a turning point in, the industrial depression, no: only ea The party volunteered for work in the colony in response the account of the demise of a most popular tax and intention of the Dutch Government's appeal though General Baath. Captain Loois Government not to increase taxation, but because it is an in lization stated that his brother practically started the work among opers. His wife and he expected to follow in his footsteps and give their that the Government is determined to cut down the Budget pointed out that, apart from the psychological effect, all-round lives to relieve lepers. material effects are most likely to accrue, not the least of which will News of one of the im- be an increased yield to the Exchequer. mediate effects of the Chancellor's decision comes from Ehnburgh, where export bones are in bat jahilant, especially at the hint of tish ties to-day received more protestin against dumpons. Orders than for works past.

COURT-MARTIAL SENSATION AT DUBLIN,

Attempted Assassination of Crown Witness.

London. Frieu na M.

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GERMAN INDIGNATION.

Violent Speeches Against Allies.

Berlin, February 4. The reparations terms have caused a repercussion on German Social life in Bavaria and Baden. both having forbidden the public relebration of a carnival as ill-according with the gravity of the Situation. Prussia is acting less drastically, for the police will keep the celebrations within proper bo-ind..

After a mass meeting. 3.000 political enthusiasts at Munich A sensation ofcurred at the Dublin court-martial on youths marched to the hotel where the Allied Commission is housed. They charged in connection with the murders of attirare ng Nurember 27.10elivered violent speeches agaibs: the robber Enteate and dis

Down with France!" and The Preston: announced that a message had been received stating sed amid shouts of "Revenge!" that one of the witnesses for the prosecution was unable to attend "Duetschland ueber Alies!" because of having been wounded by a would-be assassin. Court adjourned.

EMPIRE CONFERENCE OF EX-SERVICE MEN.

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Field-Marshal Haig Sails for Capetown.

London. February 5.

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GERMAN COAL DELIVERIES,

Request for Revision.

Berlin, February 3.

BRITAIN, FRANCE AND GERMANY.

are

Raw Cotton. No business has

and values practically unaltered as follows transpired Indian grades $25/29. Chinese grados $27/34 per picul.

Woollens.There is still no change in the market.

Metals. There has been some London, Feb. 4. enquiry. Wire Nails have been In connection with the report of the Financial Committee of the done in small lots at $11.00 to Brussels conference, cabled on Feb. 3, it appears from another annex $11.50 for the 116"-3 specification. that the approximate average taxation per head, direct and indirect, Spot sales have also taken place The calculated at currect rates of exchange in the countries named, is as round about this figure. follows:-United Kingdom 17: France 160 shillings and Germany drop in exchange has put a stop to further business for the time 51 shillings.

being.

ITALIAN POLITICS.

Window Glass.--Market is firm due to heavy drop in silver exchange.

Flour market report-Stock: Rome, Feb. 4.

|About 250,000 sacks. Quotations: A Socialist motion of censure en the Government's domestic-American Patent $4.75 persack, polity in connection with the action of the local authorities in recent American Patent Cut off $328 per rejected by the Chamber by an overwhelming sack: American Patent Straight 83.18 per sack: Shangbai Flour disturbances was

2nd $3.00 per sack. majority, after Signor Giolitti had appealed for confidence.

NEW YORK CONTRACTOR CONVICTED.

Java Sugar-Market firm. Philippines Sugar, Market steady.

Saltpetre-Stock Market strong.

500 baga.

New York, Feb. 4.

·Robert Bridell, a prominent contractor, known as "Tsar Building Trades" was convicted of extortion in connection with the construction of a new municipal building in New York. He was remanded to gaol: pending the promulgation of the sentence. A warrant was issued. SLAVERY” QUESTION. against Brindellion Now.'s in connection with charges of faking

contracts.

WORLD'S SWIMMING RECORD.

Chicago, Feb. 4.

Hongkong Government Acting.

Notice of the following question

Norman Bass, American Olympic Champion, swimming in a has been given by the Hon. Mr. tank, covered a mile in 2 minutes 33 15 seconds. This is a world's record.

THE LIVERPOOL OUTRAGES.

London, Feb. 4.

H. E. Pollock, K.C.Referring to the recent statement of the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Com- mops (in answer to Colonel John Ward, M.P.) to the effect that the Secretary of State had suggested to H.E. the Governor formation Hoogkong the

Chinese strong local Committee

after to look adopted children and servant girls, will the Colonial Secretary inform the Council what steps the local Government are taking in the matter?

Two men named Fowler and McParthin were acquitted at Liver-of pool on a charge of murder in connection with the Sinn Fein outragea 3: Liverpool mentioned on Nov. 23.

The Tageblatt publishes a memorandum handed to the Allies at Field Marshal Lord Haig, accompanied by his wife, has saile Paris by Herr Bergmann seeking to demonstrate the impossibility for Capetown to attend the Empire conference of ex-soldier organ-of Germany continuing coal deliveries on the scale prescribed by the of

isations on February 23

COUNCIL OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Agenda for Forthcoming Meeting.

Spa agreement. The German Government now proposes to deliver to the Allies 1,800,000 tons monthly for the nez: two months and requests continuance of the payment of five marks gold premium per ton, also additional cash compensation in order to adjust the difference between inland and world market prices.

AUSTRALIAN FEARS.

Talk of Asiatic Invasion.

Cicero, February 4. The twelfth meeting of the Council of the League of Nations will be held here on the 21st in-t. The nations will be represented as follows: France. M. Leap Dogureois: Britain, Mr. Balfourer Mr. Fisher; Italy, the Marquis Imperiali; Japan, Viscount Isbú; Chine,

Brisbane, February 4. Dr. Wellington Koo. Belgium, Brazil and Spain will also be re- presented. The business includes the appointment of the Mandates The Premier. Mr. Theodore, in a speech at the Trates Hall, Commission, five commissions to examine amendments to the Peace said anyous doubting that Australians would soon be called upon Treaty, the economic blockade. opium traffic and other matters. The to defend their homes against an Asiatic invasión was living in a Council will study the questions of the Sarre Basin, Danzig, and dis-fool's paradise. Asiatic ideals and aspirations were a menace to the armament, and will receive documents in regard to the mandates the ideals of the Australian Labour Party. and other questions.

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NEW INDIAN DOCK.

Duke of Connaught lays Commemoration Stone.

Calcutta, February 5. The Duke of Connaught laid the commemoration stone on the site of the new King George Dock, situated in a garden five miles below Howrah Bridge. The new dock will berth 35 shipa. It has a water ares of 190 acres. The length of the quay wall is 25,000

It

is expected that ten thousand men will be continuously engaged, on the work for at least six yearS.

DAVIS CUP CHALLENGE.

Melbourne, February 4. Australia bas cabled to New York issuing a challenge for the Davis Cup.

SWEDISH PRICES COMING DOWN.

Stockholm, February príoms dropped 11 per cent. during January.

SARAH BERNHARDT HONOURED.

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Paris, Feb. 2.

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The reply is as follows:-The

Mme, Sarah Berhardt, the famous actress, has received the Cross Government is taking action on an Officer of the Legion of Honour.

THE FRENCH LOAN.

Paris, Feb. 2.

The French loan had produced on 31st January 28,000,000,000

franca.

EARLIER

DONT FORGET.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.)

the lines suggested by the Secre tary of State, but it would be premature to publish any details at present.

RUGBY.

The following will represent the Army against the Club st 4.30 p.m. to-day--L. Mockridge, B.G.A.: Capt. Tomory. R.A. M.C. Capt. Murray, I. M.S. (Capt.); Lieut. Bevan. Wils; Led To-day.

Moore, Wilts; Lisut. Emerson, 22nd Panjabis; Lieut. Davies, Theatre Royal. Denniston R.G.A.; Lieat. Sergeant, Wilts; STRAITS CRIME.

Players present "The Unkissed Lieut. Dodington. Wills; Lisat Bride -9.15 p.m. Singapore, Feb. 4.

Mortimer, R.GA.; Capt. Bristow,.. Coronet Theatre-2.13. 5.15, R.G.A: Lieut. Hammood, R. E; 7.15, and 9.13 p.m.

Hongkong Theatra-5.13. 7.1 and 9.15 p.m.

The auctions opened firm with many buyers, but sagged at the close,

THE RUBBER MARKET. Singapore, Fab. 4. Two Chinese detectives have been sentenced to six months for illegal extortion of money.

A Chinesa Tawksy has been rob- bed of $2,000 while travelling in s local fram. Hlia ússaðants bare not been traced.

To-morrow. Coronet Theatre -5.15, and 9.16 p..

Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7:15 and 9.15 p.m.

Monday, February 7.

Theatre Royal, Mirova add Podolsky-9,15 p.m.

Lieut. Larckor, R.E; Liest Morton, 22nd Punjabis; and, Lient, Sammut, Wilts.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. The closing rate of the dollar az, demand, to day was 2a. 544d. LIGHTING-UP TIME Lighting-up time to-day is €147