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THURSDAY. MAY 26, 1921.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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SILESIA AND THE ALLIES.

HONGKONG'S INFANT DEATH RATE.

Medical Officer's Statement..

The statement ionde by Mrs. Neville Rolf, Π number of the London, May 25

Venereal Diseases Commission M. Briand's "blue sky" declaration in the French Chamber has fahich recently visited Hongkong, been hailed with undisguised satisfaction in Britain. The French that she was "nor r so ashamed of Premier is congratulated on the tenour of his meech, particularly

his removal of the impression that the Upper Silesian problem was being an Englishwoman as she was likely to afford grounds for serious Allied differences and his Hongkong, where the registered: apparent desire to trust Germany to be as good as her word in infant death rate was eight hun undertaking not to aggravate the situation in the disputed territory.dred higher than the birth rate, The moderation of his attitude towards Germany is regarded as one despite British occupation for of the me hopeful signs from France since the reparations troubles oighty years," was the subject of a began. Confidence is also derived from M. Briand's impassioned number of questions put by Dr. W. defence of Anglo-Freach unity, which he described as the keystone V. M. Koch to the Medical Officer: policy, pointing out that no people in these times can remain (Dr. W. W. Pearse) at a meeting of isolated.

the Sanitary Board yesterday after-

and there were also present Dr. W. Hon. Mr. T. J. Perkins presided

As evidence of the easing of the international situation, Renter's noon. | Paris correspondent reports that after consulting the Commander-in- Chief on the Rhine, the French Government has decided to send home the married men of the 1919 class, recently mobilised in connection with the reparations demands.

Paris, May 25.

The newspapers generally comment favourably on M. Briand's speech and praise his firmness in avoidance of controversy. The Echo de Paris states that M. Briand requested 'Poland to close the frontier and dissolve the Polish bands.

A Tremendous Battle.

Upon his Government's request, the English Ambassador invited the German Government to cease boycotting against Upper Silesia and refrain from sending funds to volunteers, as that prevents the re-establishment of order. It is reported from Oppeln that after crossing the plebiscite demarcation, big German forces from the Interior of Germany, led by German officers, attacked this morning Polish troops near Zogolin. A tremendous battle followed-Havar,

NATIONAL ECONOMY.

London, May 25,

An important step towards national economy has been taken by the Government, which has ordered reduction of expenditure on the supply services for the next financial year, from £603,000,000 to £490,000,000.

V. M. Koch, Mr. C. (1. Alabaster,j Mr. Chan Shon-son, Mr. S. W. Tso,! Dr. Pearse (Medient Officer) and Mr. CM. W. Roynolds (Secretary).

Dr. Koch, in accordance, with notice given, naked the following questions:

"With reference to the following! rabicgram published by Reuter:

At a meeling of the National Council on Venereal Diseases. to which the Mission to the Far East presented its report, Mrs." Neville Rolf declared that she was never so ashamed of being an Englishwoman as she was ini Hongkong, where the 'registered) infant death rate was eight hun. dred higher than the birth rate, ctespite British occupation for eighty years':

will the Head of the Sanitary De partment state for the information of the Board:

1.

Whether these figures were

OF

The Treasury circular points out that the ordinary revenue for next year is not likely to exceed £950,000,000, and at least £465,000,000 must be provided to meet

supplied from an feial debt charges; leaving £485,000,000 for supply services. All departments are instructed

ather authorised source. Q searchingly to examine their expenditure.

whether it is known how they were obtained↑

The circular points out that the only alternatives to reduction of expenditure are fresh borrowings, which will mean renewed inflation and depression of the pound sterling or increased taxation, which will certainly seriously hamper the recovery of British in- dustry and commerce and be most vehemently opposed by the House of Commons and the country. Reduction of taxation and the State's indebtedness as rapidly as possible is required in order to maintain. and stimulate industry and commerce and secure full and regular; employment. This can only be achieved by continuous reduction of 1 expenditure in the next few years.

THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.

London, May 25.

3.

Whether the Infant Mortality) Rate of the Colony has been calculated and if so what are! the latest figures available!.

If aneh rate has not been cal enlated what are the difficulties. which would tend to invalilate auch calculation?

The Medical Officer replied as) follows:

1. Vital Statisties in the Colony are officially the affair of the Medicai Omeer of Health. No information ns. to Infant Mortality was asked from me by Mrs. Neville Rolf. and I do not know how she ob- tained her figureą,

The Morning Post, in a leader dealing with the question of renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, says the proposal. of Mr.. Hughes appears to be the only right solution of the problem. It 2. No Infantile Mortality Rate las points out that Chino-Japanese relations must be considered, to- been calculated. gether with the relations of Japan to the Western Powers. If these 3. The Infantile Mortality Rate in are amicably settled upon a durable foundation, the peace of the Pacific will be secured. It suggests a conference of representatives | of the British Empire, the United States, France, China and Japan, and hopes all parties will accept the principle of the open door and strict maintenance of the integrity of China.

AMERICA AND THE LEAGUE.

New York, May 25,

The Democrats and pro-League of Nations Republicans are dissatisfied with Col. Harvey's speech in London on the 19th. Mr. Flood has introduced a resolution into the House of Representatives asking whether the speech was officially sanctioned. The Democrats especially object to Col. Harvey's statement that the United States did not enter the war with altruistic motives. The pro-League Republicans have sent Lord Robert Cecil a resolution assuring him that the sentiment of America still favours the League..

THE YAP DISPUTE.

New York, May 25. The State Department has received a communication from the Japanese Government with regard to the Yap mandate. The text is not published, but officials intimate that the tenour is satisfactory. No definite proposal is made as to the basis of settlement, but it is understood that a direct Americo-Japanese conference is suggested, instead of discussion by the United States and the Allies collectively,

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER.

Berlín, May 23. Doctor Rosen has been officially appointed Foreign Minister.

THE PORTUGUESE CABINET.

Paris, May 23. Lisbon reports that the Machado ministry has resigned. Senhor Soarez has accepted the leadership of the Government-Havas,

GLASGOW DOCK STRIKE ENDED.

London, May 25, The Glasgow dock strike mentioned on 22nd April has collapsed, a mass meeting of men to-day deciding to resume,

a given locality is the ratio of the deaths of infants under 1 year of age in that place during, one year to the number of children born in that place during the same period.

In Hongkong we do not know:

(1) How many children are born here in any given year. nor, (2) how many children who die

lære are brought to the! Colony in bad health; and therefore cannot calculate a corrected Fronth Rate.

All deals are registered in order that lurial may take place, but it is not the custom of the majority

Chinese to register births. Birth Rates are calculated at so unny births per thousand of the population per annum and are therefore not comparable with In- fant Mortality Rates.

Such births as ure registered | here are chiefly those of males, e.g. of 400 births registered daring the first quarter of 1921, 00 only are of females-22.5%, while 1,450 births attended by registered mid- wives during the first four months of this year show a percentage of 85.7 females.

Dr. Koch said he did not desire to make any long comment on the subject at that meeting, his objeṛt| being merely to draw attention to the statement made by the lady in question, who was a member of thej Venereal Diseases Commission which recently visited Hongkong. It seemed to him, after what the| Medical: Officer had said, that the larly had no ground for the state- ment she had made. Ho pro posed to send a copy of the replies to his question to the medical papors in England and to the Society of Venereal Diseases for the information.

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The Chairman observed that it ment made by Dr. Peac that no soomed to him rather desirable official Information had been asked that the question should have for or given, and in view of the been put, expecially after the state apparent inaccuracy of the lad

statement.

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