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號十月六英港善 FRIDAY, JUNË 10; 1921.

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS

COMMERCIAL TREATY BETWEEN SINN FEIN

AND THE SOVIET.

What Captured Documents Say.

Reuter's Service. }

London, June 9.

New Commander of the Yangtare. (Reuter's Servier. )

London, June 9 Rear-Admical Edward Kiddle has been appointed-Super- A White Paper contains the documents captured an Dublin intendent at Chatham, Rear-Admiral Maclachlan has been appointed to the command of the Yangisge, and Rear-Admiral Luce has been Russian outlining proposed commercial treaty batween the Bolsberik Republic and the Irish Republic for the period of adecade.appointed Superintendent at Malta. These are accompanied by a memorandum from De Valera stamped," Dail Eireann, 15,6, 1920," recommending the Treaty to the consideration of the Cabinet and suggesting that the terms be designed as a lover to bring in portions of Ulster to the side of thej Republic.

INCREASED POSTAL CHARGES.

Protest by Commerce and Press Against Higher Rates within the Empire.

London. June 9.

BRITAIN'S FINANCES.

Disquieting Statistics.

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London, June 9.

日五碗月五

SINGLE COPY: 10 DIS.

$30 PER ANN GENE,

TIMBER RIGHTS IN BRITISH BORNEO.

Chinese Merchant's Protest.

{ Reuter's Service. } –

London, June 9.

DRAGON BOAT RACES.

To-Day's Festival. Today (the fifil day of the fif moon in the Chinese calendar). In the House of Commons at question time, Major the Han. E.L. bon celebrated by the usual Wood declared that the Government had received à petition signed on Boat races. Until two

years ago the races, used to des by three hundred Chinese merchants in North Borneo protesting thas held at Aberdeen, but the Caf a British company had been granted exclusive rights to cut timbat proprietors of the Ming Y ten The Government had requested the British North Borneo Company Gardens have been the loading to furnish a report on this subject, also a copy of iba company's spirita in organising the annual reply to the petition.

THE NEAR EAST.

'British Warships' "Cruise."

London, June 9.

grants this have become popular, as North Point, This year the races are being held in the Yarmati typhoon shelter on account of the strong currendo at North Point The arrangements have been made on vory attractive scule and it was anti- cipated that a record attendance

The prospects of a prolonged Parliamentary Session are in- creased by the Government's introduction of Bills repealing the Agriculture Act and amending the Unemployment Insurance Act, as mentioned yesterday, as both are likely to arouse the utmost con-

In the Hots of commans, Mr. Esmond Harmsworth draw would be the result.

No fewer than sixteen boats There is growing opposition to the increased postal enarzes troversy. Critics of the Government declare that the introduction of attention to the arrival of British warships at Constantinople, and

are due to compate, of which reported on the 24th alt, concerning which there have been several the mesantes has been inspired by panic and the hope of appeasing coked if the Government intended actively to support King fourteen will race to-day and the deputations to Mr. Kellaway (the Postruaster-General. Replying the anti-wasters," who believe that Lord Erskine capture of Constantine against the Kemalists,

Mr. Chamberlain replied that the warships were due at ConstanThere will be sir rages each whole of the sixteen to-morrow. to a deputation representing the newspaper proprietors of the Emire supposedly safe seat of Westminster indicates that the electors are

tinople on June 15 for a month's stay in accordance with programme afternoon, the first race taking Press Union, which laid stress on the injurious effect of the proposed sick of the Government's extravagance.

The parlous condition of the country's finances is the theme or of the cruise arranged at the end of April. He declared that the place at 2 o'clock. The final reco increases on British oversea trade and British commercial pro-1 pagande abroad, Mr. Kellaway promised sympathetic consideration, articles in Opposition journals, including a letter from Sir Godfrey Government's policy was under consideration. bat pointed out that it was his duty to make the Post Office self. Collins, who recently crossed the floor of the House. The figures Replying to Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Chamberlain em the whole sixteen boats will com- to-morrow will be one in which quo ed by the correspondents include the following: revenus Phasised that the ships' arrival was not a naval demonstration. supporting.

pate and the sight should be The Council of the Empire Press Union bas unanimously passed to June 5, 1920-£256,000,010 to Jane 4, 1921-£155,000,000+

memorable one. The course wül resolution requesting withdrawal of the propost to increase the Floating debt compared with last year has increased by £61,500,000.

be three quarters of a mile in charges for printed matter from the United Kingdom to the Denun- Expenditure bas decreased only by £17.500.000. The two months

length. Several hundred men will ions. A formidable protest has bean forwarded to the Premier Tevenue has simultaneously decreased by £109,750,000 The

participate in the races. Several of beball of, among others, the Colonial Institute, the Empire League, tendency of the floating debt to increase is regarded as the most

the boats require between sevenly the Overseas Club the Patriotic League, and the Royal Society of serious factor impeding the national financial recovery. Critics

and eighty men to man them. Literature, expressing dismay at the enhanced rates, which they pine that the Government is so scared at the growth of the demand

The following places will be declare must be disastrous to the interests of the Empire, placing for economy that a General.Election this year is most unlikely, D

represented: Wanchai, five boats; barrier against the inter-Imperial exchange of knowledge; and the Premier will defer an appeal to the country to a more favourable

Causeway Bay, four: Shankiwan asking the Premier to receive a deputation,

and Poo Tal Island, three: Tal 0. two: Aberdeen two and Cheung

Tiffins and night meals will be

Increase on Printed Matter for Abroad Abandoned.

Later.

In the House of Commons, on the discussion of the Post Offica Estimates. Mr. Kellaway announced that the Government would drop the proposel increase in charges on newspapers and printed matter for abroad.

The

Mr. Kellaway said that the loss on the carriage of inland printed papers and postcards was £2,400,000. He estimated that the increased rates on both classes would produce an additional £2,500,000. regaining £1,000,000 of the deficit of £3.500.000. would be provided by the abolition of Sunday post.

INTER-IMPERIAL AIR COMMUNICATION.

Strong Appeal by Controller-General of Civil Aviation.

London, June 10. Strong points in favour of inter-Empire air communications were made by Sir Frederick Sykes. In a speech at a City banqueti be said that the Government was trying to put aviation on a com-j mercial footing, because it would tremendously advance inter-com- munication, especially within the Empire. Air supremacy would not be obtained by building up unproductive military fleets, but by expanding and facilitating trade, Sir Frederick hoped that com- mercial aviation would fulfil a similar part in the country's prosperity to that which the Mercantile Marine had. They looked for assistance from the Dominions, which were untrammeled by the spirit of con- servatism which was apt to retard progress in Britain. The strength of the British Empire, said Sir Frederick depends upon good com- munications. Air transport unhampered by foreign frontiers would give the Empire the essential powers of direct, supple, and speedy inter-communication, which ship and rail had hitherto shown to be

vital.

[Major-General Sir Frederick Sykes, was appointed Controller- General of Civil Aviation when that branch of the Air Ministry was created in February 1919 in response to commercial and pablic opinion. He was Chief of the Air Section in the British delegation to the Peace Conference. Sir Frederick, who is 43 years of age, is Mr. Bonar Law's son-in-law.]

HEYWOOD BY-ELECTION.

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Londor, June 9.

occasion.

AUSTRALIANS' TEST MATCH ARRANGEMENTS.

Canse Hitch in their County Engagements.

London, June 9, Much dissatisfaction exista at the Australians' decision ncëta play on the day preceding the Test matches. The Australians wrots the Yorkshire County Club asking it to eliminate the third day'splay (on July 2) in view of the fourth Test match, fixed to begin at Manchester on July 23. The Committee of the Sheffield United Football and Cricket Club, whose ground at Bramall Lane is the venue of the ruatch, decided to intimate to the Yorkshire County, Club that, if the tourists insist upon their attitude, the Club will quest the county authorities to declare the match off or to arrange to have it played elsewhere:

Australians' Big Score.

London, June 9.

In bright, warm weather, before seven thousand people, the Australians, batting on perfect wicket, made 533 for 8 and declared. Gregory scored 18 by delightful crickst, bis innings comprising three sixes and seven fours. Gloucestershire made 166 for 6 (D. Robinson, 61).

Surrey beat Northants by an innings and 341 runs.

THE DOMINION PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

Mr. Hughes' Arrival.

London, June 9,

FRENCH NAVAL PROGRAMME.

Abandonment of Battleships Advocated.

Paris, June 9. M. Denise has replied to the Naval Committee and outlined the programme for 1921-23, consisting of six light craisers, twelve destroyers, twelve torpedo boats, thirty-six submarines, and the conversion of the battleship Bearn into a plane-carrier, at an Chan, two. approximata cost of 1,416,0:0,000 francs. Parliament would presently be asked to vote credits for the 1921 instalment. He pointed ont provided for the crows by the France's inability to emulate Japanese, British and American naval organisers, and practically speak-- development and advocated the abandonment of the construction of ing each boat will involve about battleships, in consequence of a great foreign expert's opinion they $70 in expenses. The committee that were too vulnerable to submariues.

have decided to donate the pets proceeds of refreshments and ad- mission tickets to the Kwong. Wab Hospital and the proposed Wanchai Hospital to be founded soon, and with this object in view. {expenses · od prizes have been strictly curtailed, the trophies consisting of appropriately ins cribed triangular flags.

AMERICO-MEXICAN RELATIONS.

Mr. Hughes' Attitude Approved.

New York, June 9.

The newspapers generally approve the way in which Mr.{ A capacious matshed has been Hughes is handling the Mexican situation, and emphasise the erected on the embankment for necessity for a regular treaty, although democratic papers complain the accommodation of spectators that America's Mexican policy smells strongly of oil. Despatches and refreshments will be obtain- from Maxico quote a statement by President Obregon to the effectable. A regular launch service will that the formal signature of the Amarico-Mexican treaty as a condi- be maintained throughout theday.

ion of recognition of President Obregon's administration is im ossible.

The following are the officials. -General Committee: Moser Representations are expected to be made to Mexico immediately F, H. Kew, D.D.S., A. King, Koon in regard to the increased petroleum tax.

U.S. IMMIGRATION.

Steamship Companies to be Responsible for Excess over Quotas.

Washington, June 9.

On his arrival at Paddington, Mr. Hughes, assailed by a torrent of Pressmen's questions, declined to respond, except in the case of a The Commissioner of Immigration has announced that the query whether he anticipated solid and lasting results from the forth-responsibility for bringing immigrants into the United States in coming Premiers' conference. To this Mr. Hughes replied: "Yes, excess of the quotas allowed exch eationality must be placed on the I think I can go as far as that."

steamship companies.

Nationalist Leader to Accompany General Smuts.

Capetown, Jona 9.

Successful Candidate Helped by Labour. Vote.

It is authoritiatively stated that the Nationalist leader, General Hertzog, will accompany General Smuts to the Constitutional Con- gress in 1922. The decision is regarded as indicating that the Heywood is the sixteenth seat lost to the Government since the moderate element in the party has prevailed. While General General Election. (Sea Earlier Cables. Mr. Halls, the National Hertzog will naturally advance the Nationalist viewpoint, the Union of Railwaymen's organiser at Nottingham, fought the by-decision is regarded as most desirable from all standpoints. election on the Government's extravagance in post-war military adventures and on the tragedy in Ireland. The fizures showed that many electors who abstained in 1918, voted. Mr. Halls secured the Irish votes.

THE COAL DEADLOCK. ·

Enormous Effect upon Trade Returns.

London, June 9. The effect of the coal crisis is reflected in the Board of Trade returns for May. Imports are £86,000,000 compared to £166,000,000 in May 1929. Exports are £43,000,000 compared with £119,000,000. 1 is noteworthy that coal to the value of £1,500,000 was imported into the United Kingdom in May. There were no such imports in May 1920.

FEDERATION OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS,

Appointment of Venizelos as Secretary-General Revoked.

London, June 9. In deference to a prevalent feeling thar the appointment might be regarded as a political move, the Congress subsequently elected Prof. Ruyssen, of Bordeaux, Secretary-General of the Federation of the League of Nations Unión instead of M. Venizelos [see Earlier Cables.]

SINGAPORE COMPETITOR LOSES IN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

London, June 9.

In the lawn-tennis all-comers' championship at Beckenham the third round saw Kingacɔto beat Kleinman (Singapore) by 6-2,6-2

JAPAN'S ATTITUDE TO CHINA.

Viscount Uchida's Message.

London, June 9,

Peace in the

O'CALLAGHAN'S DISAPPEARANCE.

Washington, June 9.

Tal, Cheang Yuet Hung, Hong Yinkei, Fong Tai, Li Fung- sha, Tong Fun and Lau Chinghin. Judzes: Messin F. H. Kow, Koon Tai-and Fong Tai. Starter. Mr. &. King. tlerk of Course: Wong Fun. The crew of each boat will include gong and tom-tom

beaters.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

In future the Imports and Ex- ports Office will close at 1 pm. on Saturdaya.—Paze 4.

Jockey Club Members wishing to subscribe for Larsen Griffos

The lawyers of O'Callaghan (the Sinn Feiner) have given the will find something of interest on Labour Department information in regard to his whereabouts and Page 4 plans, but, in the interests of justice, the Department regards the Messrs. Butterfield and Swire i formation he confidential. With the exception of a single appear-advise Consignees of Cargo that ance in March, O'Callaghan bas completely disappeared since be the Yangtaze is is port Isa ed.

Parge 5.

There will be another Organ Recital at the Cathedral on June, 16.-Pago 4.

INVESTIGATION INTO SIMS' SPEECH.

Washington, June 9.

The Senate bas adopted a resolation ordering an investigation

The Japan number of the Manchester Guardian contains a into the Sims speech. message from Viscount Uchids (the Japanese Foreign Minister), A message received yesterday stated that Admiral Sims, now emphasising Japan's desire for peace and justice, and declaring that on a visit to England, bad freely criticised Irish Americans. no nation in more interested than Japan ia peaceful Siberia and a united and prosperous China. The ruling motive of Japan's policy in the Far East is to make secure her economic life. Far East is a sin qus non for the attainment of this aim. The formation of the Consortium has opened up new vistas of peace and prosperity. for China and harmonious co-operation between the nations concerned. It only remains for China to awaken to the significance of the new era and to emerge from factional feuds into

of a united nation strong and rejuvenated.

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CHINESE PURCHASES OF LANCASHIRE COTTON GOODS.

Improving Conditions.

London, June

NEW U.S. SHIPPING BOARD HEAD.

Washington. June 9.

Mr. Albert Lasker, of Chicago, bas accepted the Chairmanship the Shipping Board.

KING OF GREECE TO VISIT SMYRNA.

Athens, June 9. It is officially announced that the King zoes to Suryras on the 11th inst. accompanied by the Crown Prince, the Premier, and the Minister of War..

DEATH OF AN AMERICAN LABOUR LEADER

Fall River, June 9 (Masa.)

Replying to Sir Walter De Frece, Mr. Baldwin declared that there was some evidence of a revival in the demand for Lancashire] cotton goods by China, owing to the increasing ability of Chiness firms to take delivery of the goods they had ordered. He opined Acreios, has died. that the Improvement should continue.

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On 17th June. Lammert Bros will auction the Arzilliary Bail- Slipway-Page 4. ing Boat "Bonami" at Ab King's

Miscellaneous cases of goods will be auction d by Lammeit Bros next Monday-Page 4.

The Cranet Theatre ara howing a First National Film, "The River's End during the week-end-Page 12.

The Anderson Music Coy intimate the arrival of a consign- [roent of.“BellTM Pingos. These instruments bold premier place in Canada and are specially con- structed to suit this climate.- * Page 7.

Mr. John Golden, President of the United Textile Workers of

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To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar demand today was Za. 6363.

The Weather.

2 p.m. Barometer:-29.73. Tenia- perature-86. Humidity —72- Lighting-Up Time: Lighting up time to-day 7.08

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