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KINGS BIRTHDAY HONOURS.

FOUNDED TENE

No 12,128

五拜疆

號三月六英港洋

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1921.

日七廿月四

"SINGLE DOPY: 16 OTE:-

THE COAL STRIKE.

Instructive Statistles.

330 PER ANNUM

UPPER SILESIA.

French Premier's View

(Reuters Service. )

{Reuter's Servior, }

Far Eastern Men Honoured.

{ Renter's Servior, )

London, June 2

Paris, May 28 (delayed.):

THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

The Local Celebrations

-To-day--the 561L, anniversary of the birth of H. M. King Georgs V.-bas heen observed as a publio įholiday in the Colony. Not only

London, June 2

No date has been fixed for the reunion of the Supreme Council have the Banks and business The British Engineers' Association, which is an association of Among the list of Birthday Honours, appears the following:-- Sir Charl Addis, of the London Committee of the Hongkong British manufacturing engineers and shipbuilders, has issuet & at Boulogne The Havas Agency balisses that A. Briand requested houses been closed, but the Courts It is proposed that the been sospended and all Govern→. and Shaugher Banking Corporation, made a Knight Commander of pamphlet on the economic causes of the coal crisis, which gives that the discussion of the Upper Silesian question be postponed, (both Supreme and Polic-) baro.

interesting figures collected from official and other authoritative owing to the present over-excitement. the most finguished Order of St. Michast and St. George.

The Sultan of Pahang Honorary Knight Commander of the sources showing that the toonsga of coal raised per person employed Council shall come to a decision only after advice from the com-

in the March quarter of 1921 was only 68 per cent. of the 'corres-mittee of experts-Haras. most Distinauished Order of St. Michael and St. George.

Cotonel William Hume, British Resident at Perak, Companionponding figure of 1913 and 99,700 more people were employed in the of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

George Albert Woodrock, late Clerk to the Magistracy, Hong- kong, awarded the Imoerial Service Order.

Captain Hubert Berkeley. District Officer, Upper Perak, awarded

the Imperial Service Order.

H. G. Parlett, Secretary to the Embassy at Tokyo. Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

Walter Sidney Shaw, late Puiste Judge at Ceylon, now Chief Justice, Strait Settlements, made Knight Bach lat.

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IRISH QUESTION AND THE DOMINIONS CONFERENCE.

"Government Willing to have Subject Discussed.

1n, June 2

In the House of L'ommons at question tim T. P. O'Connor asked: In view of the prejudicial influence of the Irish situation on internal conditions in the Dominions, und with a view to the desire- of these Dominions for the hostowal of self-Government upon Ireland as expressed by the votes in their Legislatures and in view of th suggestion in the speech by General Smuts that the Governmen might give the Dominions an opportunity of discussing the question. whather the Government will include the subject in the agenda o the Dominion Premiers Conference.

for th Major the Hon. E. L. Wood (Under-Secretary

that the agenda Colonies) replied

lies anlaic in th discretion of the conference itself, and while the Irish question belongs technically to the United Kingdom's domestic polities, the Guvern ent would not raise any objection if the Conference desired to include the question in the discussion.

THE EMPIRES TRADE.

An Interesting Visitor to Canada.

London, June 2 Interest attaches to the forbcoming visit to Canada of Mr. Benjamin Morgans the well-known industrial expert, who is ar present Chairman of the British Empire Producers Organisa ion, to discuss with large protacing interests a scheme for extending th markets of Britain and the Empire. It is feared that a number of industries in Canada have become entirely Amencan in characle:, making it increasingly difficult for British enterprise to participate It is understood that with a view to stimulating inter-Empin trade, representations are being made to obtain effective prierentia arrangements between Canada and Australia.

OAKS PROBABLES.

Large Field for the "Ladies Race."

London, June 2 The "probables" for the Oaks are: Picardy (Jones). Pompadour

Viln (Brennan). Longsuit

Match (Fux). (Lane), Hasty (A. Smith), Princess of Mars (A Balding), Donna Tiranca (Wragg) Clear Trace (Colling), Keep time (Gardner), Nippon (F. Bullock) Strathleven (Y. Smyth, Gesture (Donoghue), Alegria (Hulme) Maider Retios (Bollhouse). La Voiture (Whalley). Orange (Lach). Notcracker (Car-lake). Versatile (O'Neill). Love i Idleness (Chilis). Tishy (Evans). Star of Blyth (Burns)," and Lady Sleipner (P. Mason).

AUSTRALIANS AGAIN IN GOOD BATTING TRIM.

London, June 2.

In summery weather, on a good wicket, the Australians acorer 362. Pellew made 146, including a six and 21 fours. He gave thre chance in his innings, which occupied 130 minutes. Andrews scored 59. Cambridge made 111 for 7. There were 7.000 spectators

County Results.

Yorks beat Derby by an innings and 112 rans. Lancashire beat Sussex by nine wickets. Gloucester beat Glamorgan by a innings and 191 runs.

DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH'S FIANCE.

Bridesmaid to Former Duchess.

London, June 1. Miss Gladys Deaton (the Duke of Marlborough's fiane) hai been many years in England, and was bridesmaid to the former Duchese, with whom she has since maintained a friendship. Miss Deacon is a sister of Princess Radziwill.

CHINESE MINISTER GIVES DINNER PARTY.

London, June 2

The Chinese Minister and Madame Koo gave a dinner party in the Legation last night. Lady Hart and Dr. Wang Chung-hui were among those present.

mines.

Korfanty Compliant.

The average yearly earnings per person increased from £8% to

The situation in Upper bilesia is improving. The Polish leader £232, being an increase of 183 percent, whereas the cost of living in- creased by 152 percent. The average wages-enst per ton-rose from Korfanty, has intimated the readiness of the insurgents to lay their 68. 44. to 26s, while coa exports fell from 97,000,00tons in 1913 torms down and submit to the inter-Allied commission Raras. 38,000,000 tons in 1920. The direct loss, inclusive of depreciation, debenture interest, and owners' standard profits, for March 1921 was at the rate of £85,000,000 annually.

As the result of the stoppage only thirteen out of 303 Blast furnaces were operating in April, and the production of pig iron was 60,000 tons compared with a monthly output of 855,000 tons in 1913. The pamphle: quotes the opinions of industrial authorities that any settlement will be worthless which fails to reduce prices to a dgure enabling industries to afford to consum: coal.

Demobilisation of Army Reserve.

London, June 2. The men of the Army Reserve cailed up on apríl & in co¬nection

being demobilised. Thei with the indus rist situation are Defence Force is regarded as adequate to meet all contingencies.

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THE AMERICAN RACIAL CONFLICT.

A Heavy Death Roll.

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Tulsa, June 1. It was estimated last night that sixty negroes and twenty-five whites had been killed in the course of the fighting. Sixty negroes- barricaded themselves in the church and repulsed mass attacks by whites, who finally set fire to the building The negroes evacuated, iring as they 18, Several negrois were killed. The disturbances rayed in the evening..guards patroling the negro quarters, and lisarming both whites and negroes. The only negro walking the treets cogoarded is the Deputy Sheriff, who was instrumental in ersuading a hundred blacks to seek the protection of the troops.

BETTER EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Belgian Minister's Optimism.

-Brussels, Jane 2. The growing satisfaction among Allied statesmen at the result of Germany's recent performances was voiced by the Foreign Minister. M. Jaspar. Speaking in the Chamber he declared that if Jermany continues on the path of goodwill, of which she had given M. Jaspar irst proof, Belgium would not make her task difficult. :oted the improvement in the European atmosphere and advocated | in alliance between Belgium, Britain, France and Italy. The Belgo

utch difficulty was still unsolved, but M, Jaspar hoped that the relations would soon be normal, in view of Holland's kindness to Belgian refugees.

BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S ADDRESS TO VIRGINIA.

The Folly of War.

Charlottesville (Virg.), June 2.

JAPANESE CROWN PRINCE'S VISIT TO FRANCE.

Inspection of Battlefields.

Paris, May 28 (delayed.) The Japanese Crown Prince is expected at Havre on the 30th. inst on board the battleship Katori. Tos Prince is to stay until July 15, and is to mee: the French President, and members of the Government and of the Paris Municipality, and to is visit various cities, also the war frool-Haras.

The day's official celebrations ment offices closed.

took the form of a review of the troops by HE the Governor on the Hongkong Cricket Ground this morning, a reception to the Can- sular Body at Government House

at 11 am, whilst this evening an official Ball is being given. The naval boats in harbour had dressed ship" and a fair number of flags were seen flying from the offices in the City.

This Morning's Review. Great intereat » as taken in the Parade to celebrate the Birthday of H.. the King, held on the Hongkong Cricket Ground this morning, about five hundred per- sons being present in the grounds and the pavements around the outside, being. packed with people.- A large number viewed the proceedings from tha balconies of the various high

THE PEACE SETTLEMENT MOTTO OF MARSEILLES buildings in the vicinity and the

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE."

Paris, May 28 (delayed).

The President of the Marseilles Chamber of Commerce has sent the British Press a letter stating that the widely circulated motto peace above all, should be "peace with due guarantees above all."-Harus.

-INDO-CHINESE INTERNAL LOAN.

Paris, May 28 (delayed). Respecting the local loan the Senate has empowered the Governor General of Indo-China ro contract, the Temps writes that the transaction will fully succeed and will prove the vitality of the French colonies. -

ADMIRAL BEATTY IN FRANCE.

Paris, May 28 (delayed); Admiral Beatty, the British First Sea Lord, has arrived, will lunch with the Navy Minister to-day-Haras.

DEATH OF SERBIAN MINISTER TO FRANCE.

Paris, May 23 (delayed).

total number who witnessed the Parade must have amounted to thousands. Amongst th sa pre- sent were the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G, and Commotore Bowden Smith, R.N.

The troops arrived shortly be fore nine o'clock and took up their position in open order and then fixed bayonets, the officers and colours taking post in review lorder. His Excellency the Guramar accompanied by Capt. End two bondžury Burtingban

Indian A. D. Ca, arrived at 9.15 and the troops then sloped and presented arms, the band of the 2nd Wilts Regt playing the first six bars of the National Anthem. The Union Jack was broken, arms were then "ordered" and detachments commanded to and stand at ease.. His Excellency

N. Vesnith, the Serbian Minister at Faris and ex-Premier, bas died.-Haras.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE TRAINLESS DERBY.

London, June 1.

inspected the troops and, on bis return to the saluting base, the parade unfired bayonets. A bugler sounded one "G" and the Battery H.K.S.R.GA. fired a Royal Salute from the Murray Parade Ground, the seventh, four- teenth and last rounds being followed by the troops firing feu-de-joie. At the conclusion of the Jeu-de-joie the troops fixed bayonets and gave | Royal Salute, the band playing the Nation! Anthem. They were then given the com- mand to slope and order arms, and then, removing their head- dress, three rousing cheers were for given for His Majesty. At the conclusion of this, was the Sir Auckland Geddes, addressing the University of Virzinin on

march past, all giving the eyes The occasion of its contennial, urged the benefits of peace and the

There was a News Agency representative aboard the airship right" on passing the saloting olly of war. Argoing from the scientific standpoint, Sir Auckland R33, the first time Derby serpes have been serially reported. A base. The Units then marched ointed out how wars tended to weaken and depreciate nations,

out of the Cricket Ground by the iting the historic examples of Rome and of France under Napoleon, single train was visible for miles across country, a mournful com-

Murray Road entrance and pro- le declared that it was the duty of every university to implant into mentary on the coal strike. The airship was not allowed within

three miles of Epsom, for fear her shadow would frighten the ceeded to their private parades. he minds of its students a real understanding of the cost of war.

horses. Her work in regulating traffic and reporting stoppages The march past evoked an appreciative message from Epsom, "Your informationpanied by music by the band of proved of great service." A correspondent who motored to Derby the 2nd Wilte. Reg. and the from London says he did the journey in two hours, thanks for which H.KS. RG.A's. pipes, as each were due to controlled movements throughout. He was assisted by unit passed the saluting, base the band or pipes playing that Army policemen at the cross-roads, who indicated the road to be

pa ticalar Regiment's marching taken. He concludes: "The Heath contained the largest and

tone. The mareb past was in happiest crowd on record. All came by road, mostly motoring. R.23

the following order: The Royal saw that they came with ease.”

Navy and Marines officers and 150 meo; the Royal Artillery, officers sad 50 men; the Royal Engineers, officers and 50 men; the 2nd. Wilts. Regt., officers and 200 men; the E.K.V.D.C.,

and officers

50 men;

the H.KS.RGA. Officers Bod 10 the 2/22 Punjabis, men and officers and 150 men.

RIGHTS OF ALIENS IN THE US.

Proposed Measure Might Supersede, California Land Law.

Washington, June 2. Senator Kellogg has introduced a Bill authorising.tbe President to maintain through the Federal Courts or otherwise the rights of

liens irrespective of existing State laws.

The Bill speciScally permits the use of the Army and Navy to enforce the ruling of the Court.

It is understood that the provisions of the Bill might be available ia cases arising out of a State statuta ike the Califorina land law.

AMERICAN CLOTHING-TRADE DISPUTE SETTLED.

Wage-Reduction of 15 per cent.

New York, June 2. A clothing strike which bad been pending since Decomber, involving 65.000 hands, has been settled on the basis of a 15 per cent.. vage reduct on all round, except in regard to cutters, wh'se wages vill, be graded. Disputes are to be referred to the Board of Arbitration.

THE SHOOTING OF TAALAT PASHA.

Armenian Student on Trial.

Berlia: June 2.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

London, Jane 2.

A Helsingfors telegram says that it is reported in Communist circles in Eastern Siberia, that the Moscow Government has offered to cede to Japan, Saghallen and the adjacent coastal area on con“. dition that Japan concludes a commercial treaty with Russia.

WAR CRIMINALS.

Leipzig, June 2.

Robert Neumann, sentry at the working camp attached to, the chemical factory at Pommerasdert, charged with eruelty to war. prisoners, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment, including four months already spent in custody. The Public Prosecutor asked for a sentence of eighteen months.

ANGLO-AMERICAN TIES.

London, June 24,

The Duke of Marlborough has become engaged to Miss Gladys The trial opened to-day of the young Armenian student,Deacon, daughter of Mr. E. P. Deacon of Boston. Teilirian, charged with shooting Taalat Pasha, the former Turkish Grand Vizier, on March 3.

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The Parade was under the Command of Col. Davy, C.O.. B.E., and the Seamen,” and Marines present were under Comdr. Cantlie, R.N. Lieut- Colonel W.N. Nicholson, D'AA, Q.M.G. was in charge of the provided a medical officer' with arrangements. The D.D.M.S. stretchers, police were provided by the 2nd Wilte. Begt, who also provides a bugler and migasler.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

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