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No. 13,13

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1921.

日三初月五

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HONGKONG'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.

Statement in the Commons.

COTTON GROWING WITHIN THE EMPIRE. --

The Position In Egypt.

A Beuter's Seroun, 1

Ländan. June 7.

IRELAND'S NORTHERN PARLIAMENT.

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London, Juse.7.

In the Hease of Commons, questioned a regands Amare Mr. Churchill, speaking at a meeting of the British Colton popular form of Government for Hongkong. Mr. Mackinnon Wood Growing Association in Manchester, declared that despite stendy declared that the Gaverament had carefully considered H.E. the progress the Empire still had only one fortieth of the coston Governor's report and concluded that no change was at present needed to keep the hungry mills fully active. A formidable fact necessary, but the Governor would doubiless re-raise the question now was that America was consuming her own cotton er Hel when a change was desirable.

advocated the location of developmant supplies within the Empire and deplored the neglect to develop our tropical possessions for the past twenty years. He urged the application of scientific apparatus as a remunerative investment and also the development of inter- Imperial trade both in our tropical Dependencies and tre Dominions The British Government was devoting a million pounds sterling to encourate cotton growing within the Empire.

Referring to Palestine and Mesopotamia, Mr. Churchill said he {grudged the enormous military expenditure entailed but hoped to show a speedy reduction but we were determined to honour our obligations.

✡ Mr. Churchill dwelt on Ezypr's cotton growing importance, but '-tated that affairs there were hampered by political instability ThViceroy, Lord Pitz Alan replying to an address by the Uay which he hoped would soon be terminated. Their relations with corporation, earnestly hoped that the hour of peace and goodwill had Egypt must undergo a change; we mus: do all in our power to secure arrive which would be the forerunner of happiness and prosperitan honorable status for the Egyptian people but our work in Egypt for Ireland. He was then escorted to the Council Chamber, where was not finished. He did no: think the time had yet come for the all the Unionist Members were present, but the Sina Feurts and British armies to withdraw. The moba at Cairo and Alexandria Nationalists were absent.

bad made short work of the European and foreign population sod the great constructive tail of forty years of British administration.

Legislation in the North.

London, June 7. In brilliant weather the opening of the Northern Parliament took plwe in Belfast City Pali, whose entrance was strongly gused- ed by po ice, and military.

Hajr Hugh O'Neill was unanimousiy elected Speaker. The Member then took the oath and Sir James Craig announced the Cab na, namely:- -Sir Dawann Bates, Home Secretary: Mr. H. M. Pollet, Finance: Lord Londonderry, Education: Mr. J. M. Andrews. Lab and Mr. F. M. Archdale, Agriculture. Sir James 'rais, at a subsequent huncheon, announced that H. M. the King would oren the Parlament on June 22. It was expected that Overseas Bremers would attend.

Bloodshed in the South.

London, June 7,

THE COAL STRIKE.

A Much Improved Position.

Londoo, Jane 7.

The conference of coalowners and miners has adjourded, to

A Favourable Turn.

An encircling movement by the military, supported by enable both sides to causider the situation separately. aeroplanes. at Mill Street, County Cork, ended in a battle, in which three of the Republican Army were killed and twelve wounded. One hundred fully equipped men were captured. The casualties of the Crown Forces were slight. The operatious continue.

ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.

Statement in the Commons.

Lordor. June 7.

London, Jane 7.

The mining deadlock bas at last taken a definitely favourable Iara. The Minor's Executive sat for three hours and decided to ask the owners to-morrow for the final elucidation of a nombır of. questions, to summon a Delegate Conference for June 10, and to recommend a ballot of members.

Owner's Proposals “A Great Improvement”

London, June 7,

Questioned after their meeting, the members of the Miner's Executive was most optimistic, and declared that the owners latest In the House of Commons replying to Mr. Neil Marrean, who proposals were a great improvement as compared with previous. repeate his question with regard to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty, offers, apparently enabling the miners to resume without fear of Mr. Chamberlain said that he had nothing to add, to his previous ages being reduced below a subsistence level. The Executive reply. de pinted out that Koren vena ancered by Jap under intend to use their influence in favour of a settlement. the Treaty between Japan and Korva na 1919 and that the indepen dence and territorial integrity of Korea was not mentioned in the present Anglo-Japanese agreement. The treaty would undoubtedly be consistent with our obligations to the League of Nations, and he reiterated that the Government would come to no decision until it bad consulted the Dominions Prime Ministers, as the Dominions were greatly interested in the matter and the Government was Raxious to have the advantage of their advice before coming to a decision. The Government would make an announcement in the Cormons as soon as it could and no doubt the Commons would be

able to discuss the matter if it wished.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

A Definite Form Advocated.

London, June 7.

AN IMPERIAL AIR COMPANY.

A Comprehensive Proposal.

BENNY LEONARD,

who still remains the Lightweight Boxing Champion

Seo Earlier Cables I.

CARPENTIER-DEMPSEY FIGHT.

Elaborate Training on Both Sides.

(Beuler's Service. }

New York, June 7. An army of international journalists has assembled and are

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A SERIOUS AFFAIR.

Trouble on Dutch Steamer.

A serious affair which took place on the high seas aboard the 23. Tjikombang, amounting to matiny, it is alleged, amongst the passengers and crow, is re- ceiving the attention of the Police Department. Ten man, the major- ity of them passengers, are being held in custoy pending action to be taken against them by the Attorney General at the request. » of the Dutch Consul,

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It appears that whilst the Tjikembang was on her way to this Colony from Java, a quarrel arose between Malay member of the crew and a Chinese, in conse- quence of which representations were made to the Captain who decided on a form of punish ment for the Malay who was proved to be the offender. Apparently not satisfied with this penalty which was considered tobe too lonient, the passengers would hare, the Malay tied to the railings and lashed, a course which the Captain of the boat [strongly objected to. This gave rise to an alleged serious breach of discipline amongst members of the crew and the |passengers, the latter being alleg- ed to have adopted a hostile attitude and threatened' the officers and white members of the | crew with revolvers.

On the arrival of the Tjikom- bang here yesterday, the Water Police were summoned aboard and ten of the malcontents were | put under arrest.

The cass will come up for examination by the Magistrate in the course of a few days, Messrs. Len d'Almada and M. K. Lo having been retained by the | prisoners to act on their behalf.

GOLF.

Result of Captain's Cup Competition.

reporting the training of Dempsey and Carpentier. The latter is hedged with a portentious secrecy in a sylvan retreat at Manhasset surrounded by high walls. He relaxes the res rictions thrice weekly. when a group of favoured journalists are admitted for a short talk. The result of the Captain's Cup London, June 7.

Dempsey is training with the utmost public ty in a gymnasium at competition, played over the The Tasmanian Agent General has submitted for discussion by | Atlantic City, designed as an open air theatre which is daily crowded, main Course at Fanling during the Imperial Cabinet a proposal that an Imperial Air Company be fifty per cent. being women with whom the champion is enormously the week end of Saturday, Sun- formed, with a capital of £1,500,000 to take over airships, material|popular. He spars with pneumato gloves and his partners are day and Monday last, was & WİD and plant which the British Government would be willing to hand wearing aluminium headguards as protection from the much for Mr. A. E. Crapnell, whose jore.. He ruggests that the Company immediately issue £750,000, advertised terrible punch. Dempsey states that it is his intention score was 91–9-82.

India, Australia, and South Africa each taking up £100,000; New to adopt tactics like the Willard fight and go after Carpenter from Zealand £55,000; the Malay States £20,000 ; and the general public the start. Carpentier is confident of knocking oot Dempsey in the £375,000. He calculates that the value of Britain's contribution in fourth round. Both agree that the fight is not likely to las: longer. |airships-would-be-£375,000. If Egypt desires to join, the amounts Dempsey has re-opened an old cut over the eye whilst sparring, and

can be adjusted to a provide for her inclusion. The control of the is compelled to cease practice for some days. company should be vested in a dozen directors, seven of which would

be nominees of Governments. Reuter understands that Major]

In a paper, given at the Colonial Institute, Sir John Findlay, of General Sir Frederick Sykes will address the Imperial Conference] New Zealand, advocated some form of definite Imperial federation on the question of the establishment of the Company.

and urged that Britain should make an unequivocal announcement!

in this songe at the Premier's Conference. Sir John Findlay endeavoured to meet dissentients to this view by declaring that the genius of our nation may safely be left to solve the enigma how to combine the fullest independence and nationhood with the maximum unity for all, great Imperial purposes. He recommended Imperial Conferences between Over-eas Premiers every eighteen months with subsidiary conferences attended by special representatives.

HOME TENNIS.

Shimidzu Going Strong.

BYE-ELECTION RESULT.

Coalitionist Defeated.

ALLIED SUPREME COUNCIL TO MEET.

Pan-Germanistic Menace.

Paris, June 3 ( delayed ) According to l'Oeurre the Allied Supreme Council is to meet in

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Ladies interested in French Dresses and Hats will find some- thing of interest on page 4.

A meeting of the British Lexion will be held in the City Hall on Monday 13th Jane Page 4.

a few days at Boulogne, probably between the 10th. and 15th instant. The Pan-Germanistio agitstion for enticing to Germany The Hongkong Theatre fea- parts of Austria is a matter of serious concern for the so-called tures "The Judgment House "in Little Entente Powers. The Prague paper. Cas says that Tcheco-their mid-week London Jane ".

Slovaquia, Yugo-Slavis and Roumania have agreed on joint action Page 4. in case such propaganda continues-Hacus."

The bye-election at St. George's, Westminster, resulted

follows:-.

Mr. Erskine, Conservative Anti-waste Sir Charles Jessel, Coalition...

7,244. 5,356.

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The election was necessitated by Mr. Walter Long being raised to the peerage.

CHINA AND ARMAMENTS.

In Favour of Limitation.

London, June 7, Chief interest in the opening rounds of the Kent Tennis Championships at Beckenhamn, yesterday, was the appearance of Sbimidzu, who, in the Erst round best Uber 6:0, 64, and in the second roan 1 best Johnstone 6/1, 6'0 His forehand play is considered as effective as ever, and bis backhand has apparently considerably | strengthened. In the second round Botsford beat Wo 61, 63, and in the Doubles (first round) the South African Mr. Wheatley and. Replying to the League of Nation's recommendation to limit Major Hartwell beat Wu and Martin. 61, 6'1. Shimidzu partners expenditure on armaments, Mr. Wellington Kos, in a note to the C.P. Dixon against Deane and Jacob in the Doubles Championship Secretary General declares that China is in complete sympathy;

Wimbledon.

with the spirit of the recommendation and had decided to givel sapport thereto.

"THE COTTON WAGES DISPUTE.

A Conference to be Held.

London, June 7. Dr. Macnamara conferred with the Lancashire cotton operatives to-day. He meats the employers to-morrow. It is expected there will be a conference of both parties in Manchester on June 13.

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THE INDUSTRIES BILL.

Passes its Second Reading.

London, June 7.

In the House of Commons, despite considerable opposition in the course of the debate, the Safeguarding Industries Bili, was read a second time by a substantial majority.

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London, Jone 7.

AGRICULTURE TO BE DECONTROLLED.

Government's Economic Move.

London, June 7.

de-control agriculture, thereby ablishing the guaranteed prices of As a measure of economy the Government bas decided to wheat and oats after the next harvest, and also the Agricultural Wages Board.

HOME CRICKET.

County Results.

London. June 7, Hampshire beat Somerset by eight wickets. Surrey beat Easex by an inninga and 32 runs. Lancashire best Leicester by 204 runs. Sussex beat Notts by fire wickets.

JAPANESE CROWN PRINCE IN FRANCE.

A Gracious Act.

Paris, June 3 (delayed).

Public opinion has greatly appreciated the Japanese Crown Prince personally laying « magificant wreath on the grave of an anidentified French soldier. The Prince has offered a dinner in honour of the Ambassadors of the Allied powers.--Huta 1,

REVOLVER FIGHT ON BROADWAY.

Daring Attempt at Robbery.

New York. June 7.

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Powells

ara advertising patent ventilator for topees.-- Pako 7.

Mr. James H. Backhouse has looger any connection with the firm of Manners' and Back- house. Page 4.

The Dragon Motor Car Co. advertise reduced rates for motor car Lite---Page 4.

Ladies, does your cook know how to make Pistachio Ice Cream? If not, you can tell him how after reading Nestle's Ad on page 7.

Fredony's Circus opens at the

A masked man and a woman attempted to rob a Sixth-Avenue diamond merchant named Morrissa po last night. They were arrested|Ming Ynen Gardens to-night.—" after a revolver fight with the police in crowded Broadway..

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking, June 8

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To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar

In fear of riots all the schools in Peking are being watched by: plain clothes policemen. The Government has taken proceedings demand. to-day was 2a, 6řád. against some teachers and students, in order to prevent further illegal demonstrations.

The Tuchun of Shensi, Chan Shu-fan, has wired to Peking Įstating that he is willing to vacate his post as Tuchon, provided the Government pay him the arrears owing, which amount to $500,000.

Shanghai, Jaze 6.

A serious disturbance took place at Ichang on the night of the 4th. when soldiers burnt down over 1,000 houses, including one belonging to « foreign firm, ⠀⠀ The branch of the Bank of China was plundered.

Other Early and Special Telegrams on Page 2)

The Weather..

2 p.m. Barometer: 29.71. Tom- perature-80. Humidity ----88.

Lighting-Up Time.

Lighting-up time to-day 7.07