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五拜禮 號五十月四英港载, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1921.

THE SITUATION IN IRELAND.

THE NEW STAMP DUTIES.

Statistics of Casualties and Trials.

Local Broker's Views.

(Reuter's Bervice.)

IS THE DOOR BANGED?

Dramatic Midnight Visit to the Premier.

( Router's Services )

London, April 14, The official report of this morning's meeting at Downing Street shows that it was held for the purpose of conveying the Railwaymen's and Transport Workers' reply to Mr. Lloyd George's inquiry (sos Earlier Cables): Soveral members of the Cabinor. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Gosling were present. Mr. Gosling, the leading spokesman, argued in favour of the miners' demands for a Na ional Board and a national minimum, which he claimed was already conceded to trans- port workers, He admitted that the coal industry was in a bad way and mentioned that the miners offered to accept a reduction equival ent to two shillings daily. He repudiated the suggestion that

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Irish National Library Trustee Shot Dead.

TO-DAY'S

→ MISCELLANY.

The National Gallery, in reducing its number of free admission days, is but following

S." YANNIS."

Secured by Indo-China S.. N. Co.

A new addition to the fleet of

With regard to the proposed where other public institutions, the Indo-China Steam Navigation

of London and

London, April 14. In the House of Commons at question time, Sir Denis Henry now and increased Stamp Duties reluctantly, have .led. Open stated that since January 1,95 police and 45 military had been killed, we interviewed a number of inaccess, without toll, used to be Company, Limited, is the 8.8.

Yannis. while 172 and 93 respectively had been wounded in Ireland. The rebelterested persons this morning. the order on two week both at

standard Mr. P. Smyth, the Chairman the Tower

The s... Yannis.is casualties ware studiously concealed. 221 members of the Crown

ebip built by the Shanghai Dook- Forces in Ireland had been arrested for criminal offences sincs of the Hongkong Stock Exchange, Westminster Abbey (Sanctuary ing and Engineering Company. January 1, of whom 165 had been tried and 124 convicted. A num-stated that he could not express Chapels); but the two are since she was sold to Graek owners ber of persons are awaiting trial for murder. It was pointed out that any opinion until be had se reduced to one. And the prospect last year. She has now been

the draft of the Ordinance. Con- the Crown Forces totalled 68.000,

seems now remote of giving a fres tinuing, he said:"It has taken day once a week at St. Paul's re-sold by the Greek owners us rather by surprise. I think it where crypt, dome, golden gallery

to Messrs. Indo-China Steam. is only a matter of getting ac. and ball are each a matter of fee. Navigation Company. She is a customed to the new conditions." There is no place to compare not known yet on what route she five-thousand-ton freighter. It is What is the opinion among with the generosity of the Beitsh

will be placed. investors and speculators?" our Museum, where the finest exbibi- representative enquired.

the tion galleries, and

big- We cannot tell. I have no gest, most invaluable library in

Sesamo; where after a day, of help us as far as they can."

How do the brokers view it?" dusty research, you

can refill "We do not like it, naturally, your exhausted fountain pen and The repeal of the Keswick Ordin-

a wash and brush-up, all get ance, however, will do the share without cost. market a lot of good. It will make our forward transactions

at

London, April 14. Sir Arthur Vicars was shot dead this morning at his residence Kilmorna House. Listowel, Iceland, which was subsequently totally destroyed by fire.

[Sir Arthur Edward Vicars, born 1864, was Ulster King-of-Arms 1893 to 1908. He was a Cloverament Trustee of the National Library of Ireland.]

reduction of wages should be equalized over the whole of the and Registrar and Knight Attendant va Order of St. Patrick from doubt that the Government will the world are a perpetual Open

coulfields.

The Prime Ministor, after refuting the insinuation that the Government was leaning unfairly towards the coatowners, said that the Governinent had not accepted the mineowners' wage scale, and declared that this was vital, because it was the whole issue.

It was pointed out that the only vital question where the Government accepted the owners' position related to pooling, while it accepted the umers' viwp sint as regards a national board for a The Prime Minister, dealing an national settlement of wages. length with the question of a national pool, emphasised the inability to recede from the decision. He pointed out that one port did not contribute towards the wages at poorer ports, and contended that pools had not the advantage of elther the system of private enterprise or of nationalisation. He declared that a national pool would mean not managing. That was a mongrel scheme, which would be the worst form of nationalisation.. Mr. Lloyd George said he had an uneasy feeling that the men at the head of the Miners' Federation were not the people who were directing the issues, but that there were others below forcing their hands by blind clamour.

U.S. NOTES REGARDING YAP.

Mr. Lloyd George States Friendly Discussions Are Proceeding.

London, April 14. In the House of Commons, replying to Col. Christopher' Lowther, Mr. Lloyd George stated that the governor in consultation with the Alles, was considering the American Note in regard to Yap. Col. Lowther suggested that the attitude of the United States the whole treaty...

CANTON NEWS.

Preparing for Attack on Kwangsi,

nationalisation to the point of meddling in every diroction and yet that America was not bound by the Treaty of Versailles nullinea concerned. The Stock Exchange perfomed by barristers and solicito a tea party on the 13th instant

The Premier referred to the plan he submitted in the House, of Commons some time since for the reorganisation of the mining Hustry, which was turned down without consideration. He can- uded that the question of State control of the mines must he decided politically, not by strikes.

Replying to a further question, the Premier emphasised the fact that the subject was being discussed in a friendly spirit between the United States and the Allies, and strongly deprecated any discussion in Parliament which might lead to Anglo-American the brokers?" asked misunderstanding.

WORLD'S OIL SUPPLY.

B

states

an

Heu Shung-chee; a Divisional Commander belonging to Dr. legal and actionable. We shall The announcement that ex Sun's party, called an important now be able to take people into President Wilson is entering into military meeting which was held Court on forward deals. It will partnership with another lawyer in the Financial Department on make business far more healthy." is a reminder of the different the 13th instant. Chan King- "Will it encourage speculation status of lawyers in the United ming and many high military States from that of English officials were present, but the "It will not encourage forward lawyers. There is only one branch nature of the meeting was kept in forwards?"

make of lawyers in the States, and they secret. gambling, but it will

the duties

Dr. Sun invited over 200 M.P.'s genuine speculation safor for all discharge

hero

and after thanking them for writer in a expects to get a copy of the tors,

of it to-morrow."

is

declared that in view of the barrister and every Ordinance. I hope to get a copy Hoone journal. Every solicitor voting for him as President he financial position of the Province "Did it come as a bombshell to barrister is a solicitor.

following be - intends. OUT Te the same system obtained in presentative.

England we might have the economical course and will re- "We knew that there was a Prime Minister practising induce the number of officials as new Ordinance coming, but it is partnership with Sir John Simon, far as he possibly can. He hoped atiffer than we expected. It is a and Sir Edward Carson a col the M.P's would help him in case of getting used to the new league of Sir Donald Maclean. thie matter.

Dr. 3un intends to order an conditions. The new impositions In England barristers do not

on the day of his into bring us more into line with enter.

partnership, and aninesty

as President and London."

if an eminent counsel finds inauguration Loudon, April 14.

Can you tell me what the at the last moment he cannot proposes to establish a workshop Reutor learns that the Government will shortly make a de. A conference of the Parliamentary Committee of the Trade claration dealing with unfounded allegations in the American revenue from share stamps at appear for a client he returns the for the accommodation of the

has to find someone else, who gaol. Union Congress, the Executive of the Labour Party, and the Senate that Britain is endeavouring to monopolize the world's oilent amounts to?" asked the brief to the solicitor, who then ex-convicts on their release from

Inferences against British policy in this respoct are quite 1 cannot tell. There is no often has no adequate time to Parliamentary Labour Party passed a resolution expressing convic-supply.

that after Dr. Britain is not in the least interested in the

bas assumed But the Son

the daty tion of the justice of the strikers claims, pledging support to the wrong, it is declared.

Office. Proviously people did not to appear in court.

President, Hsu Shung- Triple Alliance, and condemning this action of the Government, Mexican Eagle Company as alleged. The Company is controlled by record of that except in the Stamp consider the brief before he has cles especially in military preparations, as calculated to provoke disorder.ch interests, which are strictly applying the policy of other

good names, I do not know what Counsel cannot appear alone, chee

Commander in-Chief of the The conference appointed a committes of nine members, three from Dutch companies in Mexico.

the Ordinance definitely lays while it increases the cost to a each body, to give effet to the resolution, which appeals to alt

down."

client, ensures that there shall be Kwangtung Army, Wu Hon-man sections of the Labour movement and every citizen to stand solidly

Another broker expressed him- always one counsel available, will, be made Civil Governor aud against an attack on the workers' position.

self as follow:-" The whole thing even if the leader finde his Chan King-ining will be appointed is ridiculous. The transfer of professional engagements pre-Commander-in-Chief for attack- Moreover, the Sares under the new Ordinance vent his attendance. And even ing Kwangsi, with headquarters he is entitled to gambling prohibition will be can- done in any part of the world. present is out of the question, it is not if the leading counsel is not at Fungeheun.

Barristers are not celled, and the revenue from this it is impossible to transfer shares his fees.

though solicitors are

expenses in connection with the that change hands. We cannot liable for negligence in England, source will be devoted to military

attack on Kwangel. do business on those lines.**

Labour Movement Pledges Support:

London. April 14,

Miners' Appeal to Prince of Wales.

London, April 14.

A striking direct appeal to the Prince of Wales to intervene in the goal crisis was made by four mine workers, ex-soldiers of Hirwaun South Wales, who on behalf of their fellow-workers addressed a letter to the Prinse pointing out that the wages they are offered range from 648.3d. to 46.94 for a six day week, white, owing to dinger, they are only able to work on an average five days weekly, and in the last few months only two or three days, in consquence of the slump it trade. They declare that if starvation compels them to accept these wages, they will be worse off than paupers. "Is this what we fought for? We ask you to help us, not to get a land fit for heroes, but a decent wage for a fair day's work."

Theatres to Carry On.

London, April 14

The Government has informed theatre proprietors that it is desirable to keep places of amusement open and has promised to do its utmost to assure a supply of light and transport service after theatre hours. The managers accordingly decided to keep open. despite probable financial loss.

The conference of the General Workers' Federation has decided to support the Triple Alliance. The Vice-President states that this does not necessarily mean a general strike.

Food Ministry's Arrangements Complete,

London, April 14. Reuter is authoritatively informed that the Food Ministry a arrangements for the distribution of food are complete. The stocks of food available are sufficient to last out any conceivable strike, while ample motor transport is available for their distribution independently of railroads.

The Electrical Power Engineers' Association has decided not to strike. Its members employed on railways and tramways will continue their normal duties, but will not do the work of the strikers or teach volunteers. Yesterday's announcement by the railway- men's leader that electricians will all join in the strike is thus Premature.

The Door "Banged" on Negotiations.

i

British Reply to America.

FRENCH PREMIER ON REQUIREMENTS FROM GERMANY.

Paris, April 13.

In the Chamber of Deputies, in the course of yesterday's debale on a special Budget fixing expois for 1921 obtainable according to the Treaty, M. Briand again wamed Germany, and said that on May 1st. they will face together their duties and their failings. M. Briand was certain of accord with the Allies, for France had made all possible concessions, and on May 1st the Allies and the Franch will be present at a meeting Huras,

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking. April 13.

interviewer.

Information from official cir-

states

transfer shares if they were in pleasing system whereby a King's of will be appointed

A well-known merchant and financier, interviewed, stated:- "The new Ordinance is perfectly ridiculous."

A telegram has been received from the Tuchun of Hunan

wanted. The repeal of the Kes-protesting against the manner "You don't think it is work wick Ordinance will not help of the election of Dr. Sun as able" asked the interviewer. business."

"It is not. There are several "What is the revenue from head of the Republic, and cannot flaws in it. There is one clause share atanips?

President. The telegram pointe out that the President is the

be elected in so sudden e manner

an act, which is illegal?'

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far

more

in it which will stop bu-iness. "I cannot tell you. All they a few M. P.'s. It adds:- In reply to a telegram from Li Hau-cha, the Tuchun of The Government will be injuring stamp collections are amalgamat-While we describe the Peking Foochow, the State Department says Sun Yat-son has made his themselves. This clause states ed under one head. It must be a

Government as being illegal, final effort to have himself elected as President and that the that transfers must be effected big sum of money. It could be how can we perform such defensive positions in Fookion are not in any way precarious; within a month. Suppose shares increased by moderation. The therefore armaments need not be increased, but the disbandment of ure carried for twelve months. it only thing that a joint stock com-

would mean twelve times, thei soldiers may be postponed.

The agreement between the Government and the China-transfer fees. Then the Gover-pany has to do is to call a meet- ing and recognise bearer scrips, American Bank for a loan to build a double railway line between ment are charging from ten cents and by so doing the Government to fifty cents per hundred dollars will lose what they are getting for Tangshan and Shanhaikwan is nearly concluded.

Shanghai, April 14.

transfer. In the

now.. This flaw was brought to The difference between Tuan Chee-sui's party and Chung Jok-case of five hundred Bank shares, the notice of the Government. I stamp duties believe. The Government does lin and Tso Kwan is reported to be well on the way to a compromise, it would mean

The N.Y.K.' Dakar Maru has Tuan is now recruiting bodyguards and training them in his residence. of $2,000. It cannot be done. Tu not think it a flaw. They may arrived from Europe and consig

show that the framers do not know eventually abolish bearer war-

to-morrow..

A Possible Loophole.

Later.

every

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

what they are doing, there rants. Then it comes to the pees should consult the notice on

Page 5. is the bearer warrant, which has other end. It stops business and been increased from thirty cente stops the growth of the Colony."

Instructions in connection with

The meeting of ex-service men. which was to be held at the R. A Theatre this afternoon has been indefinitely postponed

to $2. What do you think will bo "How does it interfere with the Census to be taken on April done? The Companies will say the growth of the Colony?" 24. are advertised on Page 4. In Parliamentary lobby circles at midnight, the owners' new offer."Wo will issue bearer certificates, asked the interviewer.

Consignées of cargo per the N.Y.K. steamers Iyo Mara and created a feeling that it may result in fresh negotiations, especially and if that is done all the present "If a new Company is started, Kamakura Maru from Europe seeing that Mr. Hedges, addressing a meeting of members of the stamp duties will be lost. Bearer it would mean that the shares are given the usual notices on House of Commoners to-night, opened a fresh loophole in declaring bonds will serve as a coach would be held in few hands, that the miners are prepared to consider wage offers, provided that and four to be driven through Sales and transfers would not be Page 4

Volunteer Orders for the forth- such are not to be a permanent settlement on a district basis, it is the Ordinance. The authorities easy, and capitalists and investors coming week are givertised on opined that negotiations may be reopened at the week-end, but it is may alter this bearer bond class would have their hands too fall Page 4. feared that the offers are too late to stop the strike beginning in the new Ordinance, if it is drawn to embark on new ventures."

to their notice, and in that case it) How do the joint stock would cripple business entirely. companies view it?" Dramatic Midnight Visit " Encourages Hope.

The Chamber of Commerce is

"The companies will have to London, April 15. going to take up the matter. The engage an additional staff to cope The natural reluctance to give up hope has been encouraged by debate takes place in the Council with all these transfers. It is a

To-Day's Exchange. It is generally opined that to night's resolution of the Parlia, the obvious air of rolief" on the faces of a deputation of members of on the 25th, but the matter dan-terrible business. The baster

The closing fate of the mentary Conference, cabled earlier, bangs the door to further hope the House of Commons after a dramatic mid night visit to the Promier, not be settled in one sitting; it warrants will obviously obviate verting the Triple Alliance strike to-morrow. The effect of the with whom they remained classted for 50, minutes. The declined will have to be postponed. It is it. Bearer warrants are already

such a voluminous Ordinance in use by some joint stock.com-demand, to-day wha€ esolution is that the organised, Labour movement all 'over the to divulge the conclusions, but appeared most cheerful.

that I have had no time to go panter. There is the Raub Gold country has pledged itself to support the Alliance, and, while

through it. Most of the clauses Mining Company and the Sheil Andividual unions outside the Alliance will themselves decide for or

are ridiculous,"

Transporte.

p.mk Ba gainet sa actual striko, the position has certainly become much

"Will the repeal of the Keswick

"What

revenue does the perature-80. aver Undue optimism cantiot be placed upon the eleventh-hour

Ordinance help business:!" Government expect to get from itation of the mineowners to-night to meet the minere to

"I do not see how it can. The this enhanced incidence?" position of the lower-paid labourera in the coal-

present brokers' contracte: statel,They evidently think they one of the questions the miners' leaders have

that numbers will be given frere going to get a large sum

London, April 14.

The Requisitioning of Vehicles and Horses.

London, April 15,

The Ministry of Transport has issued a warning to owners of borses and vehicles of all kinde to pisce them at the disposal of local commissioners when required.

(Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page 3.).

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