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GERMANS, IN. LONDON.

* London, March 1.

MARCH 2, 1921.

AMERICA'S REAL IMMIGRATION QUESTION

From a Japanese Angle,

A large and silent crowd at Victoria Station witnessed the

Japan has been on the best of Farrival of the German deleration to the momentous Reparations Con- terme with America. Their ference. The full personnel of the Embassy, headed by Ambassador interests have never conflicted Bthamer, met the delegates. It was the largest gathering of Germans with each other. In all intern at one spot in London since the war. German thoroughness was ational affairs they have taken illustrated by the fact that the delegates brought their own joint action, and it is certain that electricians and mechanics to Instal extra telephones and other this will be so in the future. business requisitos.

There is much talk of the The first meeting, at which the Germans will state their case, establishment of the new Japan- will be held at mid-day in the state dining room of Lancaster House, ese-American »greement, but formerly Stafford House. The British, French, Japanese, Italian and there is nothing extraordinary in Belgian representatives will attend. The Allies will later cosalder this, for any negotiations bet- Herr Simons's statement and Mr. Lloyd George, who will then possess ween Japan and amorios are Marshals Foch and Wilson's report definitely outlining what is to be sure to lead to an amicable con- done if necessary to carry out the sanctions, will announce the Allies' olusion, atates Chuo. decision as regards the counter-proposals on the resumption of the Conference at St. James's Palace to-morrow.

The Germans are evidently impressed with the extent of their counter-proposals. One delegate told the "Daily News" that the magnitude of the German offer would astonish the world.

Herr Simons is meanwhile maintaining silence. He declared that the Cabinet had definitely instructed him not to make a statement for publication yeti, a

It is true that some Americans criticize Japan, but their criti- cism is based on apprehension regarding the Japanese immi- grants. This anxiety may not be unnatural in view of the considerable influence of various immigrants in America; but from A factor not overlooked by the Allies in connection with the the Japanese point of view, it is settlement of the Reparations question is the attitude of the new entirely devoid of foundation. American administration which may end the state of war with The population of this country Germany and push ahead with commercial relations and would moat increases, but there is not lack- likely frown most violently on French occupation plans in the eventing land to accommodate it. of German perverseness.

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President-Elect Harding has appointed Mr. John W. Weeks Secretary for War.

Detroit, March 1. Navy Secretary Denby has not taken long to define the new Government's intentions as to naval policy. In a statement he says the objective will be a navy second to none and trained to the minute with the best material. He added that while he does not fear war with any power, the United States is in a peculiar situation which justifies a strong first line of defence.

Mr. Weeks was a candidate for the Republican Presidential

nomination in 1916.

THE COAL PROBLEM.

London, March 1.

strike settlement. Twenty-two thousand miners are idle in the Rhondda Valley and it is estimated that over seventy thousand colliery workers in South Wales were unemployed or on short time at

the week end.

Japan is a newly developed country, and her industries romain to bo further labour developed. Brain and

are necessary to industrial development, and as even the de- velopment of the industries so far witnessed has caused a soarity of labour in the country districts, it may become difficult for the coun- try to obtain adequate labour. Europe and America are suffering from unemployment, but in spite of the great depression which has. obtained since April of last year, no serious unemployment ques-

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tion has yet confronted the coun- NOT WILDE'S WATERLOO. describe him as a bantam-weight. try. This is clear evidence that

This sort of thing may go down with the British public once, but

in this country there is much work to be done while its Beaten by a Feather-weight. if the same gentlemen are going to continue their promotership is comparatively The paralysing effects of trade depression are complicating the population

Face and head of a middle-over bere they should realise difficulties of the coal problem. The fall of output in consequence of smail.

weight, shoulders of a welter that they are following their slackness of business has obliterated the whole of the wage advances NO QUESTION OF IMMIGRATION. weight, and age of a feather- calling in a country where people to forty-two pence per shift secured by the miners in the November The Japanese Government does weight, Pete Herman was too do not forget to-morrow what

not desire to send labourers clever and strong for Jimmy happened to-day. abroad, nor is this to the interest Wilde. These thoughts will, or Inasmuch as Herman could of the state. Moreover, Americans should, occur to everyone who not shake the bantam-weight do not like Japanese immigrants. saw that great contest in which there was some sort of justi- Therefore, the Japanese Govern-Wilde, for the second time in fication in Wilde claiming the ment has forbidden labourers to his life, tried to do what most world's title. Unfortunately for go to Americs for the last dozen champion boxers would have re- Wilde, the evidence that Herman years, and the prohibition will be garded impossible, writes was world's champion when the

"Corinthian " observed in future, too. It may

in the Daily the two met at the Albert Hall is be said in the circumstances that Chronicle.

not conclusive. To concede all there can be no question of Japan- To the American must be given the advantages he did and stop ese immigrants in America. the credit of boxing with a in the ring for nearly 17 rounds However, America is now con- splendid spirit of sportsmanship. was wonderful on the part of Wilde, but, he has not added the In the ring, although the title of bantam-weight champion fronted with a real immigration question in respect of Europeans. referee cautioned Herman more of the world to the title of fly- Americans used to say that they than once, there was nothing weight champion of the world.

A TRUE FRIEND..

London, March 1. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales attended the farewell' banquet to Mr. Davis, the U.S. Ambassador, and paid a tribute to the services of the guest of the evening. He declared that Mr. Davis had been more than an Ambassador in Anglo-American relations; he had been a true friend.

FRENCH INSTITUTE IN LONDON.

Paris, Feb. 28,

Public opinion is greeting with sincere satisfaction the Inauguration of the French Institute in London as a token of ever increasing goodwill of the two nations towards each other.-Vale.

U.S. PROHIBITION ACT.

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are assimilable, but many Euro- whatever about his tactics to take pean immigrants have proved serious objection to. Before the themselves to be unassimilable, boxers got into the ring there was

THE FINISHING BLOW, and moreover, some of them have much to object to. The first thing

As a boxer, the American coin- hatched political intrigues in to take exception to is the foot pelled the admiration of all who connexion with the affairs of their that Herman bad made pre-saw him. He can gauge for native countries, thus involving tence of being able to weigh not himself the extent to which he America in serious diplomatic more than 8st. 61b. at ringside. can claim credit for coming home complications. There is now He could not do that, and there as a bantam-weight and then little work to be done in Europe was altogether so much secrecy proving himself to be a feather- The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury announces that instruc-after the war, and as large num- about the weighing-in that many weight. This sort of thing is no tions to customs collectors, making effective the decision of the De-bers of Europeans are coming to people may be fully justified in great credit to boxing, and, as partment of Justice, cabled on Feb. 2nd, have been withheld, as the America, Americans must be wondering what Herman's weight the manager of Wilda said. or result of representations made by the British Embassy on behalf of alarmed. They may now have really was. If there was nothing implied, Wilde should have re- certain exporters and shipping authorities who protested against the learned that their misunder- to be afraid of, why were the fused to meet Herman unless it Department's interpretation of the Prohibition Act.

standings and misapprehension Press refused admission to the it was clear that he was really a regarding Japan are without process? There were some scales bantam-weight. foundation.

Washington, March 1.

FIFTH TEST MATCH.

Sydney, March 1.

Australia won by nine wickets. Australia in their second innings! scored 93 runs for one wicket, Bardsley obtaining 50 not-out.

EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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(From Our Own Correspondent.}

STRAITS RUBBER.

MALAY STATES-NO EMPLOY-

MENT, AVAILABLE.

An Australian paper publishes the following:--

in a room set apart for the Press, Herman's speed of punching but the writers on boxing were was too great for Wilde, who bas asked to retire while Herman never been coaxed into false went through the business of positions so frequenty as he was proving his incapability to do the when the American was playing weight at which he claimed the for those righthand crosses. They were the punches which The Governor General has championship title. received from the Governor of the

beat Wilde down, although a REALLY A FEATHER-WEIGHT,

terrific hook with 'the left was Straite Settlements the following

Generally speaking, there was the finishing blow that knocked cablegram: "Many young men an atmosphere of secretiveness Wilde down and nearly through are arriving in the colony from about the whole business which the ropes for the first of three Australia in expectation

does not do credit to Herman, or, counts during the final round.AM obtaining employment. Lwould be the people who "boosted" him glad if you would make it known as the world's bantam-weight all shadow of doubt with perfect Herman won, and won beyond that there are no openings for champion. employment in the Malay Penin-

of

sula owing the position of the

Singapore, March 1:

it

not to come here."

The Government is not prepared to confirm the report that has decided against compulsory restriction of the rubber output.

DOINGS OF THE DUFFS

HELLO IT'S YOUR NEW - -OH, HELLO,MRS. NEIGHBOR! | COME RIGHT) BAILEY! I'M TRYING

IN WHEN I COME!

TO BAKE A CAKE! HOW ARE YOU TO DAY?

cleanhess of effort, but there is With absolute emphasis I say no questioning the fact that

rubber and tin industries, and I that Herman is a feather-weight, Wilde is the only man in the would advise intending emigrants and I also say that it was wrong world who could have conceded

of the promoters of this show to so much and done so well.

Who's Who In Helen's Home-

YOUR YOUNGEST CHILD IS REAMED, HE'S OUR DANNY ISN'T HE? HOW OLD ONLY CHILD "HE IS SONG ON FOUR YEARS

NOW!

IS HE NON? I THINK. HE'S THE CUTE ST

LITTLE DEAR- I SEE HIM

·PLINING IN THE YARD!

NOT YOUR.

OH, TREK MIEŚ OLIVIA WELL HARDIN OLIVIA IS AND THE YOUNG MAN.

MY COUMÁL - SHE CAME TO, [VISIT US AND DECIDED TO WILBUR ÁRE

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TRAINING!

CHILDREN?

BY ALLMAN

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MRS BAILEY

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