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TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1921.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EX-SERVICE MEN.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TYPHUS.

BAR BRAWL.

LOADED REVOLVER- DRAWN.

Empire Conference at Capetown.

Capetown, February 28.

Stringent Measures at New York.

New York, February 28.

The first Empire Conference of Ex-Service men, for which Earl Haig travelled to South Africa, has opened.

.The stringency of the anti-typhus precautions is being increased, European passengers are prevented from landing until accommoda. General Smuts, in an eloquent speech, declared that the objecttion is available at the quarantine island. To-day 750 passengers of the Conference was to perpetuate the war-time spirit were sent to Hoffman's Island for observation, of comradeship and also to promote the welfare of ex-Service- men. He hoped the Conference would help and advise Governments, thereon, especially as it was the true and honest desire of all the Empire's Governments and peoples to do their utmost to meet cases of hardship.

Earl Haig, who was given an ovation, dwelt on the Empire spirit which linked British troops from all parts of the world during the war. That meeting was the first open acknowledgment of the bond forged by common risks, hardships and sacrifices, and the Arst stop was to form an Empire Legion to bind all ex-Service men together.

گرام

A letter conveying good wishes was read from H. M. the King.

EXECUTION OF SINN FEINERS.

Shot in Pairs.

London, February 28,

The air Sinn Feiners to be executed at Cork, as mentioned in this morning's message, were shot in pairs. The news of the executions caused a sensation in Dublin, where there was great military activity. The National University was occupied by troops, who searched students. Many offices in Sackville Street were also searchod.

Unarmed Soldiers Killed in Revenge.

London, Maroh 1..

Evidently in revenge for the execution at Cork yesterday morning of the Sinn Feiners condemned for participation in an ambush and illegally possessing arms, armed civilians attacked unarmed soldiers there yesterday evening. It is officially reported that five wore killed and eleven wounded.

EGYPT CONCERNED OVER MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH.

What the Colonial Secretary Said.

London, February, 28,

There has been considerable agitation in Egypt over a summery of Mr. Churchill's speech at the banquet to Lord Reading, cabled on the 13th inst., attributing to Mr. Churchill, a statement that Egypt was a part of the Empire. It appears that what Mr Churchill said was that this principle (common consultation among the membere of the British Empire) would be found to have its usefulness in relation to countries and nations as far apart and as widely different as Ireland and Egypt; while, after referring to the late Mr. Campbell Bannerman's solution of the difficulties in South Africa, he expressed confidence that in a few years our present difficulties would be greatly diminished, and that nations now a reproach and stumbling block to the supreme cause that the English-speaking union has at heart, may be found managing our? (their) affairs within the elastic circle of the British Empire.

ANGLO-AMERICAN RELATIONS.

Friendly Views of U.S. Ambassador,

IMPORTANT DECISIONS BY U.S. SUPREME COURT. Anti-profiteering Act Unconstitutional; Loan Act Constitutional.

Washington, March 1 The Supreme Court has decided that the Lever Anti-Profitesting Act is unconstitutional, although the Government his avalled itself The Supreme Court also decided that the thereof many times. Federal Farm Loan Act is constitutional.. Loans to farmers aggregating millions of dollars have been withheld pending the decision,

LABOUR'S DENUNCIATION OF SOVIET.

American Federation's "Furious Manifesto."

Washington, March 1. The American Federation of Labour has issued a manifeste furiously denouncing the Soviet's ruthless-tyranny in the systematic extermination of organised works (? workers), instancing the refusal of bread-cards to the families of strikers, death sentences, and prohibition of speeches at Labour meetings.

PANAMA AND COSTA RICA.

War Now Improbable."

American Seamen Sent to Gaol.

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The sequel to a disturbance created in the bar of the King Edward Hotel last night was heard at the Magistracy this morning, when two seamen from the American steamer William H. Webb wore cantended to three months' and six weeks' hard

Witness, in conclusion, added that in the fight, one of the marines who came to his assist- ance was bitten in the hand by Strout.

GLASS WARE

ANIMASEN,MLYEN & COATD.

MR. POLLOCK'S QUERIES.

KOWLOON HOSPITAL.

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Larger Peak Trams?

THE CRA. SET-BACK,

The Legislative Council is to meet on Thursday, when the Hon. Pollock will ask the follow- ing questions -

Asked for their statements in reply to the evidence, Strout, who had a charge of being in posession of a revolver pre- ferred against him in addition to that of being drunk and disorderly, denied the first charge. Theronx, in his turn, made a similer denial, saying that he packed up the revolver (produced in Court) from the "desk" of the bar, and handed it to Sergeant Fender when the latter asked him for it.

I. Will the Government include Frederick J. Holmes, a stoker in the Hongkong Hansard" all- labour respectively on charges of of H.M.8. Titania, was called to Legislative Council Questions a statement which the Government Gazette, together being in possession of a loaded give evidence for the prosecution. which have been answered in revolver without a permit, and of He made

revealed that the same revolver with the Answers to such being drunk and disorderly.

Mr. Job Witchell, Manager of was in the successive possession Questions?

2. Will the Government include the King Edward Hotel, in evid-of both the defendants. This ance stated that at 9.45last night, witness said that he saw Strout in the Census which is being com-

Census of with the arrival of the two ac-holding the revolver in bis hands, piled this year, a cused and two of their companions and later it was taken by Theronx Chinese who have been bought (a) A marine named A.J. Snell] for purposes of adoption; (b) for at the Hotel, an altercation. took place outside the entrance, over from H. M.S. Curlew, who was domestic service?

3. When will work be oom- the question of payment to the one of the party whose game of ricksha coolies. Soon afterwards, billiard's was disturbed by the menced on the Kowloon hospital the first defendant, whose name chair thrown by Strout gave site? What steps are being taken was John Strout, with his com- evidence which corroborated the to expedite the building of such panions entered and ordered preceding witness's statements. hospital? drinks.

As their condition His Worship:-Could you may 4. Is it the fact that, without indicated an advanced state of it was the some revolver ?- alteration to the passing points, intoxication, this request was

Snell:-I could not say. I was cars can be put on the Peak refused, with the remark that at the billiards table at the time. Tramway to hold 60 passengers they had had sufficient, and The second defendant (Theroux) each instead of 40? If so, will the could

have any

Government, in view of many not

more.anid he would shoot, and I was Strout then proceeded to use.

Washington, February 28. The Panama Charge d'Affaires announces that the threatened most disgusting and beastly war between Panama and Costa Rica appears to have been averted-expressions, and, coming up to by the surrender of a Costa Rican force in Coto.

U.S. SHIPPING EMBARGO DECISION.

Washington, February 28. The Supreme Court bas decided that merchant vessels in the service of the United States or belonging to friendly states may libeled (laid under embargo pending legal proceedings) in American ports.

FRENCH BANKS CULTIVATING THE FAR EAST. Result of M. Painleve's Mission.

Paris, March 1. The recent mission to China of the former Premier, M. Painleve, is resulting in French financial circles having their attention called to China's spendid possibilities. Loading French business banks are now participating in the Banque Industrielle de Chine, which specializes in the Eastern field. The Banque Paris et Pays Bas is heading that group which intends devoting special attention to planning and carrying on public interest in works in China-Vate.

PERSIAN PREMIER'S PROCLAMATION.

Anglo-Persian Agreement Killed.

Paris, February 28.

London. February 28. In the course of a valedictory address at the Pilgrims' banquet, Mr, Davis (the U.S. Ambassador) ridiculed the reports that had been spread by alarmists regarding possible tronble between Britain and America. Neither country had legitimate aims which co-operation A message from Teheran says the new Premier has issued a with the other would not promote, and neither was likely to sacrifice Proclamation outlining the reorganisation of the army, redistribution traditional willingness or throw difficulties in the scales of justice of lands, and reforms in the administration of justice. He declares for a verdict of impartial minds. Mr. Davis admitted the existence that the Anglo-Persian Agreement wil' not be maintained, that the of enemies who would undermine Anglo-American friendship, but Russo-Persian Agreement will be signed and that the Capitulations we should forestall them in the open.

will be abolished.

THE COMPETITION FOR COAL MARKETS.

Britain may Recover American Captures.

London, February 28.

In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Bridgeman said that the quantity of coal exported from the United States to Europe for the year ending June 1913 was 470,000 tone, from Australia 100,000 tons, from China 28,000 tons. The amounts for 1920 were from the United States 13,383,000 tons; from Austrialia 113,000 tons; from China-unknown. Mr. Bridgemen was not without hops of our recovering the coal market from America.

ARCHDEACON WAKEFORD'S APPEAL.

Privy Council Grants Leave.

London, February 28,

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BRITISH COLLEGE IN PARIS.

French Government Donates Land.

Paris, February 25.

The French Government has placed at the disposal of Paris University a large plot of ground for establishing in Paris a British College. The idea is receiving the heartiest support, on either side of the Channel. A committee has just been formed in London, headed by Lord Burnham and the Chancellor of the University of London-Vale.

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THE LONDON CONFERENCE.

French Premier's Satisfaction.

Paris, February 25,

The French Premier, now in London, expressed satisfaction at The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has granted the results so far obtained regarding the Near East question, the prospects of the settlement of which are now decidedly brighter. Archdeacon Wakeford leave to appeal. The Archdeacon pleaded Another happy result of the conference is the tightening of the that the Judgment of the Lincoln Consistory Court was not in bands uniting France and England.-Vale, accordance with the facts; also that fresh evidence had been discovered, and that one of the assessors of the Court pre-judged the case by a statement he made on the eve of the trial,

IMPERIAL CUSTOMS CONFERENCE.

Advantages of Uniform Certificate.

London, February 28. The Imperial Customs Conference held its first meeting to-day at the Board of Trade, Australasia, Canada, South Africa, Nau- Sir Robert foundland, India, and otter colonies were represented. Horne, presiding, outlined the advantages of the adoption of a uniform Imperial Costoms certificate.

· BRITISH IRON AND STEEL TRADES.

Furnaces. Reopening.

London, February 28.

Amid the prevailing gloom in the iron and steel trades a

A welcome ray of sunshine comes from Tees-aide, where, after being closed for two years, for reconstraction, the first steel furnace of the North-Eastern Steelworks was restarted. It is understood that more furnaces will be starting shortly.

NEW U.S. TARIFF BILL.

Washington, February 28. Basiate has approved the Fordney Emergency PaSEE MEL.

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CONGRESS.

Proposed Closing of Baltic Frontier.

Knvno, March 1.

An International Veterinary Congress called to discuss the spread of cattle disease has passed a resolution in favour of closing the frontiers of the Baltic States to fodder cattle and the establish ment of a cattle serum institution in Lithuania.

BOLSHEVIKS OCCUPY TIFLIS.

Constantinople, February 28,

out of the cars, urge the Peak afraid to approach him for fear he people being frequently crowded might use the revolver.

Tramway Company to put on His Worship: Were you hurt such larger cars at an early date? in any way!

5. Will the Government lay- Witness: He (Strout) attacked upon the table the correspondence the Manager, and it was up to me between (1) His Excellency the to help him. The fellow then bit Governor; and (i) the Hongkong. me in the band.

Government and the Secretary of Stropt-Who hit me on the State for the Colonies, upon the head?

subject of Constitutional Refor Vole public meeting in

Witness I know

about it.

nothing January, 1919, at which gosola-

the counter from à table where he and his companions were sitting, he repeated his, order for å round of drinks. Witness said: "No, you will not get it here. You are not sober poy." The intimation was received by Strout with a Fra outburst of abusive langu- and with a challenge on his part to fight anyone in the bar.

tions were passed in favour of (i) "I will blow out the brains of Tie Worship:-Did you say An Unofficial majority on the Legislative Council; (ii) The everyone here," he said, intimat- you were hit on the head? ing that he had a revolver. His Strout: Somebody hit me on abolition of Government nomina- friends then gathered round him the head. I do not know who it tion in regard to all the non- Chinese members of that Council; and attempted to pacify him. was.

Detective Sergeant Fender, and (iii) Enlarging the body of Witness ordered him out of the bar, and at the same instant who was the next witness called, electors?

OTHER BUSINESS. perceived a revolver in his hand. deposed, to taking a revolver from

In reply to a question from the Theronk a breast pocket on arriv- The other business to come Magistrate, Mr. Witchell said al at the Hotel. It was fully before the meeting will be the re- that he did not see Strout drawing loaded in its five chambers. solution on Light Dues; four the revolver from his pocket.

Given the choice of taking a questions by the Hon. M. Holyoak Resuming his evidence, witnese said that at this stage he rang up plain statement or one on oath, of which notice was given at the the Police, and was informed Strout elected to go into the last meeting; and the second

swore by readings of two Bills. subsequently that the second def witness box. He endaut, Walter Theronx, was also everything holy" (as he said) in possession of a revolver. On that he never had a revolver in returning to the bar from the his life, bad never used one, and telephone box, he saw Strout never had cause to use one. trying to climb over the counter, was intoxicated last night, he a move which his friends were admitted, but as regards the endeavouring to prevent hiro episodes of the revolver and the from performing. Strout with chairs, he had not used them as of padi and rice, both wholesale one of his hands was tenaciously he was convinced he had not and retail, has been removed in Kedah with effect from Feb. 8th, clinging to the counter end used them as had been alleged witness immediately hit it with a stick.

His Worship: Did you see the revolver?

Mr. Witobell-I did not notice the revolver then.

He

GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER KEDAH PADI REMOVED. Government control over prices

The second defendant, in the 1921. witness box, said that he picked up the revolver from the floor of the bar and put it into his pocket until it was found there by the detective.

TO-DAY'S, EXCHANGE.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2a. 4361.

THE WEATHER.

2 p.m. Barometer: 29:75. Tem- perature:-80. Humidity -69.

LIGHTING-UP TIME

Lighting-up time to-day is 6.27

As to the subsequent happen- Two witnesses, J. J. King, a inga, witness' statements showed stoker of H. M. S. Curlew, and that at this point Theroux (the Gerald Peters, a firenisa from the second defendant) came up to William H. Webb, gave evidence, witness and, pulling out a revolver on behalf of the defendants. They from his pocket he pointed it at said they were in their company witness, and said: "I will put last night, and gave evidence as to the "excitement" at the bar this through your brains."

Eventually, the witness stated, afterwards. As to the revolver, Strout was forcibly ejected from they did not see the defendants the bar, and Theronx went out ues it. with his partner. They bad

In giving his decision, Mr. a fight amongst themselves Lindsell said that the case was p.. sud others outside, but

proved against both defendants, scarcely was it finished when He was satisfied that the revolver Stout again rushed into the bar belonged to Strout and that it and demanded the serving of was subsequently picked up drinks. When the negative re- by the second defendant. It WAS a serious offence that ply, was once more given, he took up a chair and hurled it at they had committed, and he number of bluejackets who were sentenced Strout to three months engrossed in a game of billiarde, hard labour and Thetonx to six at the other side of the room. A weeks. The charge of being City Hall.-Prof. Danenberg's second chair was picked up and drunk, which had been preferred Pupils Piano'orte Rectal-5.30 deed in a similar manner against against the frat defendant, p.m. the counter. Witness promptly would, in view of its insigniflo- Theatre Royal, Warwick

DON'T FORGET.

To-day.

The Bolsheviks occupied Tiflis on The Georgian dropped on the culprit, and, with Fance when compared with the Comedy Co. prosanta "Arms and

Government has withdrawn to Kutais.

In response to the Komalists' demands evacuated Artvin and Ardahan..

the assistance of the bluejackets, major charge, be withdrawn.

Georgiensive

who were by this time thorough-

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent:) FAMINE CAMPAIGN IN SHANGHAI.

Shanghal, Maroh, 1.

A mass meeting in the Town Hall on the Tiki inst, will uber in a week's famine campaign, to be falimwek bi à Monate.

ly aroused, ejected him once and for all from the hotel. Once taken outside, his antagonists hupg on to him until the arrival of the Police into whose custody he | was subsequently turned over. Witness pointed out Theronx to Detective Sergeant Fender, who led the Follos contingent, by

was now

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