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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1921. 日四廿月六

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THE IRISH SITUATION.

Government Privately Outlines Proposals.

(Reuter's Service, Y

London, July 27.

Lord Birkenhead, continuice, said that if the proposals were accepted the Government would recommend them to Parliament. If the proposals failed to obtain the support of Parliament, ther

US. RAILWAY FINANCE.

Utilisation of Securities.

(Reuter's Service. }

Washington, July 97.

President Harding, in a special message to Congress, asked' an

U.S. PRISONERS IN RUSSIA.

Release Demanded.

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Washington, July 27, Mr. Hughes (Secretary of State) has formally demanded that would consider whether the necessary support was likely to be the Soviet shall release American prisoners. forthcoming elsewhere.

The Marquis of Crewe said that Lord Birkenhead's speech suggested that the Government had gone further than conversations

to discover the basis of a conference, and had suggested definite terms for acceptance or refusal.

U.S. Course of Action Not Yet Decided.

Washington, July 2

It has not yet been indicated what course will be taken in Lord Birkenhead replied that the document which the Cabinet event of the Soviet ignoring the demand. rad sanctioned was in existence and had been communicated to representatives of Southern Ireland, which made plain what were. the proposals for a settlement for which the Government was willing to take responsibility and submit to Parliament, but no definite take- or-leave terms had been presented.

ALLEGED EPIDEMIC IN SOUTHERN STATES.

COURT MARTIAL.

Wilts. Officer Charged.

Alleged Misappropriation

of Funda.

The

should have been. The copy was checking the folla=ing correct except with regard -- ta krbrojte be--had never "found on Feb. 11th. $23 was'shown on slip sily göccasion discrepancies -lh “K” while $1870 was shown in the cash handed in. Lieut. Thompson's book.

Cross-exatained by Mr. Tinsoni history of slip "K" was as fol-wines Baid during ..the Jows--Aput Fab. 19 h. Lance- | performance and "umili *ế thể Cpt. Real submitted this late-next morning the money was ment marked "5" to witness" | kept by Lànco-Epu. Realff, and which

showed takings from joocasionally by Pte. Whittakada

In the House of Lords the question of the Irish conversations was raised by Lord Salisbury, who complained that the statement extension of the authority of the War Finance Corporation to A Court Martial was opened January 17th to February 9th for himself. From the sims-ip in the Commons yesterday indicated that Mr. De Valera's answer purchase securities probably up to $500,000,000 now in the banda of at Victoria Barracks this morn-and togather with petty cash money was checked until it was balance of banded over to the officer it was was not likely to be received for several weeks. He added: "We feel the railroad administration, in order that the proceeds may be used ing. Aceased was Lieut. A. E expenses showed a the great shame and humiliation involved in these negotiations. We for the purpose of arranging settlements with the railways The Thompson, 2nd Wilts. Regi and $73.20. This amount had been kept by La ce Cpl. Realf - The ure awaiting a statement by the Government to make our position President says that this means no anditional Government liability or be warcharged with fraudulently banded to Rasif by Pts. Whit money had never been kept is burden of taxation, bat is merely the utilisation of a Govarnment | minapplying regimental funds to taker to hand over to witness. In the Company office, to his "Lord Birkenhead, after explaining the position as outlined by agency to use available funds to purchase securities for which Con his own use during the months of addition to this $78.20 which knowledge. Mr. Chamberlain yesterday, said that he did not comprehend Lord grees has already authorised the issue in order to turn them into March, April and May, the suma Whittaker handed to wiress be Lance Cpl. EL. Realf and ho Salisbury's use of the word "We" He (Lord Birkenhead) and channels of finance ready to float them.

being $19.80, $103 and H4:30. Be handed over $13, the takings for was cashier at the Cinema and was alternatively charged with, Feb. 11th, which he had collected, supervised the sale of tickets. The colleagues formerly belonging to Lord Salisburg's party were not

to the projadice of good order and making a total of 8101.20. Wit-juurber of first ticket sold at night asbamed of the negotiations or proposals they had made. If the

military discipline, disobeying the nese made out a paying in chit (was taken end the number of the proposals were accepted, they would not merely welcome them, but. would challence criticism. He was onaware that augthing had

lawful command of his superior for the bank and sither baøked it first tickat left on the roll. A officer, in that he did not bank the bimself or gave it to Capt. Betts preliminary chrok was made of bappened to justify the belief that weeks would elapse before an

money which he received weekly, to do so; in any case it was shown the caab and nudiber of master would be received.

although ordered to do so by in the pass book. The slip "K" tickets so d' after people had Major A. W. Tinmis. He was witness gave to Capt. Betts and gone into the theatre. The cash to was taken by witness, after the also charged with making false told him to hand it over antries in the cash book.

Lieut Thompson and explain-performance back to barracku, The Court consisted of Lieutit to him. and to receive | where iswas looked up during the Col Clementi-Smith, 2nd Pon-the takings of the cinema night, "The following morning {jabis (President), Major H. M. notil Lieut." Thompson returned | the cash and plan were taken to | Edwaɔda, D.S.0., R.E., Major W.C.) from camp. Witness told him the Company office and in the the Downing RG.A. Major H.C. not to make any entries in Lieut. presence of Serat-Major Hollo- Bagnall, D.S.Q. R.G.A., and Capt. | Thompson's book but to keep the way and, Whittaker a eback Leslie Smith, 22ad Punjabis. | takings which he was responsible was made. The chit was then |Maj » CL Hickling. 1.3.0, for on a separate slip." "About made ont corresponding with the RG.A., acted as Judge-Advocate Feb. 20th Lient Thompson | tickets sold and the cash received. and the prosecution was conduct-told him that there was a The money and the chit word · od by Capt. A.H. Blsckly, 2nd jsurplus of $23 shown on witness's taken at the same time," The Wilts. Regt.

bank chit, which meant $23 more tots no the chit was entered in Situation said to be less Serious than Reported.

accused, who was defended by in the bank than was shown on Rie. Whittaker's book. The cash Mr. G.G.N. Tinson, pleaded not the takings side. Witness sent and the obit were then taken by Washington, July 27.

guilty to all charges.

for Capt. Betts and told him witness and kept securely locked The officials of eight Southern States have replied, st President Major Timmis said he was that he had neglected properly Jup in his box until about 130

of the Regimental to explain the chit to Lieut{p.t on Harding's request, cabled yesterday, that the serious situation depict-president

the

day, jed does not exist, They admit an increase of pellagrs in South Cinema. About May 10th he told Thompson. Witness looked at when witness took the money

the chit to. Carolina and Mississippi, bat there is no semi-famine, while the L. Thompson to hand over the the chit again and found that the and epidemic of pellagra in the other States his decressed or is accounts this

the takings for Feb. 11th-$23--were Thompson in his quarters. Some Murray Parade Ground. Witness shown on the reverse side of the times witores placed the money stationary.

noticed that he did not wish to slip in witness's own handwrit- in accused's hand and sometimes hand over the accounts and ap-ing. Wimess explained that $23 Lieut. Thompson told him to pat peared to be uncomfortable about were the takings for Feb. 11th. it on tise table. On two occasions the matter. He said he would ......--Witness was then pos through | Mr. Thompson was not in his room hand them over at the end of theļa" lengthy cross-examination by and witness gave the money to month. Witness explained to Mr. Tinsod.

| Lieut. "Farmer. On no sccasion Chamber Refuses to give President Plenary Powers.

him that it

Mr. Tiason: Who was Lt.{was the money checked in wil Mexico City, July 21.

venient for an officer on the Thompson's predecessor in charge (ness's presence. About the first The Chamber has rejected Presiden: Obregon's request to grant Peak' to run the accounts of the R. A. Cinems accounts?-week in May the Company moved

the spot Lieut. Deene.

to the Peak and the money.. was him extraordinary powers to adjust the article of the Constitution he would b

Did he come to you about the thea taken down on two occasiona nationalising oil deposits, which has long been a stumbling-block in Witness subsequently again told

Witness Mexico United States relations. The Senate had previonals acceded him to hand over and two or middle of Nov. last and ask to by Liest. Prichard.

three days later witness told be relieved of the accounts?—I handed the money over to these to the request.

Lient McDonald to take over don't know.

officers in accordance with the the accounts. He said that Lien: Did Lt. Deene hand over as funderstanding he bad with J.ieut.. Thompson had suggested that it from Dec 1st ?-Lieut Thompson Thompson. should be done at the end of the signed as taking over from Dec. The case is proceeding as we month. Witness then sent and.

go to press.

Lord Salisbury gave notice that he would mors a resolution on the subject of the negotiations on August 3.

THE DOVER PATROL

Prince of Wales Unveils Memorial

London, July 27.

An impressive ceremony was held at Leathercote's Point, Dover, overlooking the seas so splendidly guarded by the Dover patal, when the Frince of Wales who was manifestly moved, unveiled a granite monolith in memory of meu of the Dover patrol. The monument is similar to those erected in France and America. The Prince of Wales paid a generous tribute to the patrols service and sacrifice, and called out from the guard of honour the Later men who served in the patrol; also various ex-service men. ILEH. proceeded to Walmer, Folkestone, and Aylesford. being everywhere enthusiastically groeted

AUSTRALIANS v. ESSEX.

Visitors Reassert Themselves.

London, July 27.

At Southend, before five thousand people in fine weather, on a bard, fast wicket, the Australians met Essex. Douglas is not play- ing, Perrin acting as captain,

When he bad scored 28, a fast, bumping ball from Gregory hit Partia under the heart. The batsman had to be carried off and medically attended. Later he pluckily resumed.

-MEXICO'S OIL RESOURCEŚ

AMERICAN BOY'S SLEEPING SICKNESS.

May Constitute Record Period of Unconsciousness.

Louisville (Ken-),"July 28. Michael Fitzgerald, a boy of thirteen, who is suffering from -leeping-sickness and has been uncon cions since March 23; bas Gilligan made 31. the Essex total reaching 128. Gergory took 5een fed with liquid fod and water at intervals. The doctors say The Australians scored easily. Bardsley making 59, including at the case may constitute a record for continuous unconscious eight fours, while Collins scored 101 not out, the total at the end of the day being 192 for 2.

for 44 and Mailey 4 for 48.

UPPER SILESIA.

Another Hitch Reported.

London. July 27.

f.55.

TWO US. AVIATORS BURNT TO DEATH

Aeroplane Crashes near Coblentz.

Paris, July 27. Two Americans, Lieut. Gunther and Corporal Rogers, were Despite yesterday's promises of no Anglo-French com-nerated near Coblentz yesterday in an aeroplane crash. promise on the Upper Silesiao question, Reater has received a dramatic announcement from French sources that the French Ambasador bas informed Earl Curzon that the French Government "Jeem the Supreme Council meeting impossible until the question of sending troops to Upper Silesia has been settled.

DOMINION PREMIERS DISCUSS PACIFIC CONFERENCE.

London, July 27. The Dominion Premiers yesterday and to-day discussed the question of the Pacific conference.

Japan Stipulates that Agenda be Decided in Advance. London, July 27. Reuter learns that Japau has despatched a Note to the United States accepting the invitation to the Pacific conference conditions!- ly upon the agenda being discussed and decided in advance.

THE NEW JERUSALEM.

Progress of the Zionist Movement.

London, July 27. During the three months ending on the 30th June, 1,893 Jewish inmigrants entered Palestine.

DEATH OF STRAITS JUDGE.

London, July 27.

The death is announced of Sir Fitzgerald Law.

C [Sir Archibald Fitzgerald Law was called to the Inner Temple in 1879, and was appointed Paisie Judze of the Straits Settlements! in 1893, while in 1906 he was appointed Chief Judicial Commissioner of the F.M.S,1

EX-GOVERNOR OF CANADA RETURNS TO LONDON.

London, July.27. The Duke of Devonshire bus arrived from Canada

RICE EXPORTS FROM BURMAH.

Limited Permits.

Rangoon, aly 28 The Rice Commissioner has issued an order permitting export under licence of Pattoo and broken-cargo rice to a limit of Eve hundred tons monthly.

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EARLIER

Lieut

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent. ) CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGE

Shanghai, July 27. The Fleming trisi will commenne on Thursday morning.

SHANGHAI'S HOTTEST

DAY.

Shanghai, July 27. To-day was the hottest day of the "

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

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third order to Lient. Thompson to When you warsed Lt. Thomp- hand over at once. This was son to. band over bad you any done. About May 13th. witness)›uspicious as to the accounts?—-—-- took over the R. A. Cinea No.

Had you any suspicion that accents and found that "the takings agreed with the amounts agthing at all was wrong with sad the petty cash the accounts?—Yes, at one time. expenses, but he noted that no

In reply to further questions, banked money which had been handed witness said he had no suspicion over for April had been put into that the leakage was through tne bank until May 13th~| Lieut. Thompson. There was a Klmatter of $440—whereas witzess Company Sergeant Major, tall Lient Thompson on more Lance Cpl. and a private assisting than one occasion to bank at least with the cinema. The C.S.M once a week, as it was advisable supervised the takings and acted not to keep money lying about as as operator. The lance-cpl. On usually assisted in collecting the there was danger of theft. in- further examining the accounts money at the door and handed

witness recalled to memory an over the takings to the officer in year, the temperature being 102 9. estimate which Pte. Whittaker charge of the cinema. The duty had given him of the profit he of checking the actual seats sold thought he should have made for and taking the money received the-mouth of April-Ha: found was the daty of the C.. M. this showed $100 more than the or Cpl Rsalf and the daty takings, showed as entered by of the officer in charge of Lieut. Thompson. Witness ask the R. A. Cinema account "Mind the Paint Girl "and the ed Whittaker where he got his was merely to take the money Derby are the features at the ewim te and he abowed his banded over to him by Cpl. Reali, Empire Theatre to-night.—Page7, The Kowloon Theatre is show- dopi cate copy of the daily check it and enter it in his cash

comparing this book. Provided the amountsh wling Constance Talmadge in “The takings On duplicate with Lieut. Thompson's in that book tallied with the Temperamental Wife" to-night. [accounta witness found that amounts from Cpl. Realff or any )— ago 12.

throughout April there was ajother person there was no charge Messrs. Struthers and Dixon duf-rence of several dollars) against Lieut. Thompson of mis-advise consignaan of carg› of the between Pte. Whittaker's and appropriation.

arrival in port of the s.s. Weet Leat. Thompson's books. Whit C. 8. M. Holloway said he Henshaw.-Pago 4. taker's books showed a total of supervised generally the regi Whiteaways are having a big $569, whil Lieut. Thompson's mental cinema. They had three Summer Bale commencing. showed $465. Looking farther different prices of tick-ts, 40.30 August, 2-Page 3.

wit se foand that in and 20 cents. The 40 and 30 bick, February the two books did not cents were sold by plan and were

The Exchange Banks close on agree, the kings for Feb. 21st in rolls of thousands numbered

owing $10 70 in Lieut. Thomp consecutively. The morning after Monday, the 1st August being

book against $26.10 in Pte. a performance at about 8.30, in Bank Holiday.-Pazo 4. Whittak.r's bok, ad that they company with Line --Cpl. Realff The Imports and Exports O Ros Fre shown at the end of the jaad Pie Whitt sker, he checked will only be open from 9 am to inoah instead of on the proper the tickets sold by plan and 12 noon next Monday. Paga 4

Witness went for Leat roll with the cash received.. A Thompson and asked for an ex-chit was then made out stating plana ion. Accused replied that the number of sain sold with the he had nothing rosas, o wurda tu cash. The total shown on the chit hat Tact. Witness was acsin | was ten entered in a diary kept oeking over the two books and by Pte. Whittaker. The chit and di-overed that in the begin in the cash were then taken to Lieut. of January the takings entered Thompson by Lance-cpl. Realf. were $16.3) according to scoused. | Witness had, unknown to Lance- "An historical scene with old-time ceremonial occurred when the The sinuant paid out from Jan.epl. Realff and Pte. Whittaker, Maharajah Kutch and Srinivasa Sastri, the representatives of India2d-4th totaled $12, showing a checked the number of seats at the Empire Conference, were presented with the freedam of the redit balance of $4.3). Now the occupied dur ng the latter part of remainder of this page up to Feb. the performance os at least City of London at the Gulidhall.

14th was a copy of slip"K," or twelve different occasions. Dur-p.m.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Peking, July 28. The Government has decided to appoint Yen Wai-ching to be representative of Cains at the Pacific Conference to be held at Washington.

Reports state that Hunam soldiers to the number of 20,000 and Szachuen forces to the strength of divisions are proceeding to the boundary of Hupeh. The former force is aiming fur Sha See and the latter for Ichang.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

Lindon. July 27.. Owing to the prolongation of the deliberations of the Imperial Conference, General Smuts has postponed his departure for South Africa from July 29 till Augrat 6.

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There's a light weight motor cycle for sale.-Page 4.

To-Day's Exchange.

„The closing the of the fler on demand, to-day was 2a. 9461.

The Weather. 2. Barometer:-29.72. Tem- perature-85, Hamiday—77,

Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time today:: 7.07