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Hongkong Telegraph.

• ANDERSEN, MEYER & COLLTO,

FOUNDED 18001

No. 13,178

拜禮 號每月八英 ·

MONDAY, AUGUST 1,

1921.

日八廿月六

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

Durch Bov Vä. Red Lead

THE NORTHCLIFFE INTERVIEW.

Theory Concerning the Contradiction. (Reuter's Service, )

ANGLO-FRENCH DIFFERENCES.

London, July 80.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

ORDER IN IRELAND.

London, July SO

KARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(Front Our Diga, Gueremosirat. Į "NORTH AND SOUTH.

Shangani, July 31.

The Irish Master of the Rolls has directed the issue of writs of attachment against Generals Macready and Strickland and other officers who disregarded the order of the Court to produce two Sinn A China Press correspondent, in Feiners who were sentenced to death by military courts. The an feineriem, with wa Paris, Master of the Rolls decided that such courts, consisting of an 'ing abba deck a stalamon) in" which formal local gathering of officers acting summarily, had to warrant. he says" "he" consdage is naces. under the Restoration of Order in Ireland, Act, which bestowedary to profeal Hupab

1300 powers saly on properly constituted court martials.

the present "crisis 'n "ôtéèc tho people of Kupah will have a VOIOS in the selection of Governor. His (greal sim is to present the outbreak of a general conflies between North and South, believing that the unity of the nation is weliersble by a National Assembly and not by fighting. Wo asserts his ability to {guranjee the "poses of the Wa

chang Hackow region.

Reuter learns that the Anglo-French situation is very, much New York, July 31.

better. The various misunderstandings have been dispersed and the The New York World, explaining the Northeliffe controversy. Supreme Council will probably meet on 4th August after all declarea that the New York Times reporter sought an interview with Viscount Hardinge saw M. Briand after the French Cabinet Connell Lord Northcliffe on the Irish situation. Mr. Steed (Editor of the and the position is now regarded in Paris as cleared up most Load on Times) telephoned the reques: to Lord Northcliffe, who re- satisfactorily, plied: "You know my mind, Steed; give the gentleman my views

Mr. Lloyd George, unveiling a war mensorial at Thane said and look over his article." After a formal interview the reporter it was inconceivable that France and Britain should quarrel over the asked amplification of Mr. Steed's views, and Mr. Steed, supposing interpretation of a peace they had achieved at such tremendous Counsel for the Military informed the Master of the Rolls at these would not be published, emphasised his Majesty's earnestness cost. There had been differences recently as to the interpretation Dublin to-day that he has been instructed by the Government to to secure peace in Ireland; then, in order to give the interviewer of a section of the Treaty, but plain speaking by both sides had had state that the wo Sinn Feiners would be released pending an appeal background to enable him better to understand the situation, quoted excellent results and they were now on the high road to an under-against the Master's order. The Master therefore granted a stay an imaginary conversation as an illustration what the King might standing. It had been arranged for the Allies to meet in a few days of execution of the writs of attachment. have had in mind. It appears that the reporter made the time off when he hoped the vexed question would finally be settled. Britain

According to the Observer, in view of the necessity of coun- boliering the words to be an setual quotation.

recognised France's greater sacrifices and gave her a special claimteracting attempts, to mislead American opinion 03 the to consideration but respectfully pointed out that France's appre Irish situation, it would not be surprising if Mr. Lloyd George goes hensions of danger were apt to defect her calm judgement. The to America during the next few weeks. The journal hopes that Mr. sole concern of the British Empire was the attainment of immediate Hughes, Mr. Massey and General Smuts will accompany bim to peace and its sole anxiety was lest the Allies, by unwise, or harah participate in preliminary conversations with President Harding as use of their power, should strengthen the roots of futare conflict regards the Washington Conference.

ence the whole might of the British Empire to-day was thrown in the scales, of peace as it was thrown in the war in 1914.

Paris, July 30

Mr. Steed's Version.

New York. August 1. Mr. Steed, questioned in regard to the alleged interview with the New York Times, paid that direct statements were attributed to him which were not made. He pointed out that it was possible that the Irish settlement was directly attributable to the King's speech at Belfast. The King was equally solicitous of all his subjects, and nothing would rejoice him more than to see peace in Ireland. That alone was the sense of bis quite informal talk with the representative

of the New York Times,

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

No Preliminary Meeting-

New York, July 31.

As a result of the understanding between the British and French Governments instructions have been sent to General Leroad that, pending the meeting of the Supreme Council, close co-operation between the Allied troops in Upper Silesia must be observed with a view to preventing any at attempt insurrection, whether by Poles or Germans.

Paris, July 20 (delayed).

After visiting Dieppe city and harbour M. Millerand returned te Paris to-night.

At a conference of Allies' Ambassadors yesterday President Cambon submitted a joint telegram from the French, British and A telegram from Washington saya that correspondents agree that| Italian High Commissioners in Upper Silesia stating expressly that President Harding is determined to adhere to the origit al plan of the | the Allies' forces are too weak to effectively maintain otdar and disarmament conference, between all the Powers simultaneously, and prevent fresh uprising. Any delay in sending reinforcements could will steadfastly reject all proposals for a preliminary conference with only make the need more instant. The French Government's stand certain Powers on Far Eastern or other questions, oaly indirectly point insisting upon the immediate dispatch of reinforcements is bearing on the reduction of armaments. In order to meet the thus fully subetantiated.—l'ale. reported desire f the British Domision Premiers for an early Con- ference. Mr. Harding is said to be willing to issue formal invitat.. ions to meet in October instead of November. There is a growing feeling here that the Conference, to be successful, must be open to the public.

EFFECT OF SILESIA UPON THE ENTENTE

Varying Views.

London, July 31. Ine strain to which the Entente has been subjected by the Silesian question is sufficiently indicated by the terms of the Brit sh Nose to France of July 29 and Mr. Lloyd George's speech of the 30 The latter has had the happies: effect in Paris, where the papers to-day reciprocate its spirit of frankness and conciliation. There is bope that the understanding now reached will be the prelude to still more complete agreement.

The gravess picture of the recent Anglo-French differences is drawn by the Suminy Timeand the Carrier. The former declares that the whole future of the Entente was jeopardised last week, and accuses the French Foreign Office of mischief-making. The Observer ways that it is not merely a question of differences, but of wide divergence, sometimes a direct conflict on fundamental policy, adding that the mediate issue is whether the Supreme Council is to continue of the Entente to be dissolved, in accordance with France's neo-Napoleonic policy aiming at the subjugation of Germany by Freach and Polish military power. According to the Cherverbi Paris correspondent, anti-British songs and revues are now feature of cabaret entertainment".

COMMONWEALTH STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

Project for Line to India and Suez.

Melbourne, August 1. It is reported that the Commonwealth steamers will inaugurate a feat four-weekly service to India and Suez about the end of thei year.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

DISARMAMENTS CONFERENCE,

Washington, July 06.

The date of the Disarmament Conference nas been discussed by Secretary Hughes with Sir Auckland Geddes. Earon Shidehara aud the Italian Charge d'Affaires. Britain favours a later date than 11th November. Japan is agreeable to the earliest time on which the other Powers agree but feels that an early date is disadvantageous owing to distance and the time required to prepare and forward data. Diplomatic circles understand that the French officials prefer

date near the end of the year..

IMPERIAL AIR SERVICE.

London, Juir 30.

The Morning Post says the Empire Conference Committee on Imperial Air Communications yesterday discussed the expert com- mittee's report. No definite decision was reached, but probably the Committee will recommend the Empire Conference to utilise existing airships for experimental service within certain limited zones as for example between Britain and Egypt and Britain and South Africa.

As regards the cost of the Imperial airship services the Observer says the facts are that a financial enterprise is willing to provide the money for four-yearly development on condition" that the Government guarantees, an annual subsidy of £20,000.

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.

The Hague, July 31.

The Foreign Ministry announces that the Dutch Legation at Berne has sent to the Secretary-General of the League of Nations the ratifications of the statute of the Permanent International Court of, Justice, adding a declaration that the Dutch Government recognises the jurisdiction of that Court as obligatory and in con- formity with the statute on a footing of reciprocity for five years and for the settlement of disputes in future in regard to which nothing has been agreed to by the parties with regard to any other manner of reaching a pacific solution.

Paris, July 31.

Viscount Hardinge has informed M. Briand that the British Government has readily agreed to M. Briand's proposals. The British Ambassador in Berlin would join the French and Italian ambassadors in a joint demand with a view to informing the German Government that it must in every way facilitate the passage of "Allied troops through Germany which the situation in Upper Silesia might neces sitate at any moment. Lord Curzon has proposed August 8 as the date of meeting of the Supreme Council, as the Italian Premier is unable to arrive in France earlier. Mr. Lloyd George would attend the Council the French Government so desired. The tons of the British reply was most cordial.

LORD NORTHCLIFFE IN AMERICA.

London, July 30.

The King's Secretary, Lord Stamfordham, has telegraphed to Lord Northelife that His Majesty is glad that Lord Northcliffe's message confirms the statement made on his authority by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons.

The Neic Fork Times in an editorial note says: "The interview with Mr. Wickham Steed. Editor of the London Times, was written by a trustworthy reporter who believes his report of the interview to be accurate, but Mr. Steed has since intimated that the interview contained matter that should not have been published and Mr. Steed bad no opportunity to revise the interview. As reprinted in England in one of Lord Northcliffe's own papers the interview was incorrectly attributed to Lord Northcliffe himself. Lord Northcliffe has not given the New York Times nor has the New York Times reported him as giving any statement of purported conversation between King George and Mr. Lloyd George."

Washington, Jaly 30.

LONDON'S OPIUM DENS.

London, July 30. Seven Chinamen were charged at the Thames Police Court with

possessing utensils for opium smaking. Six of them were fined äve pounds sterling, or one month's imprisonment. The remaining Chinaman. Low Ping-you, who is said to be one of the principals in the opium traffic in the Chinese colony and whose wife was sentenced to six months' imprisonment in connection with the Billie Carlton case, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment and recommended for deportation.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. ›

Londor, July 29.

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FLEMING'S CONTEMPT.

Sasaghai, July $1. Flema the Ameriena Astorney who was few days ago sentenced to fsix months imprisonment for coo. tempt of court, has filed a motion aking for reduction of his sentence.

1. SHANGHAI HARBOUR.

Shanghai, July 31, Mr Hans Barents, civil engineer. advocates the bridging of the Whangpoo River to Pootung and urges the community to retain the services of Doctor Waddell to act jointly with the Esrbour Commis sion which is sitting in October.

Mr. Meichen, who is proceeding home to-morrow, on being inter- viewed by Reuter declared that the Conference had reached decisions on those questions concerning the Dominions most. He is returning satisfied with the trend of events generally and the progress made.

AMERICAN TRADE. Although they did not all come with the same views, common objects

Shanghai, July SI. | were sought and common ground had been found. Mr. Meighen laid

Massages from the United Sister stress on the importance of not allowing the Disarmament Coindicate the wrecking of the Ameri- ference to fail. He declared that he was Impressed by the fair can Federal Trade det for China disposition of Britian statesmen to those from the Dominious and

Græs. also the spirit of unity and equality manifested at all the discusSİON1,

PRINCE OF WALES'S TOUR.

London, July 30.

A supplementary estimate of £25,000 has been issued on account of the Prince of Wales's visit to India and the Far Ear. It is pointed out that certain expenses in connection with the voyage will be defrayed from Navy votes.

Sir Godfrey Thomas, private secretary to HR.H. the Prince of Wales, states that the suggestion that the Prince of Wales is unable to stand the strain of a visit to India is absolutely unfounded." but the Prince of Wales will not accept any more private engagements until he has sailed for the East in October.

RUSSIA'S DISTRESS.

Berne, July 30. famine stricken Russians the International

As a result of Maxim Gorki's appeal for help for disease and Union of Relief of Children (with headquarters at Geneva) has begun distribution of food and clothing at Moscow and appeals for contributions.

FAIR TREATMENT FOR AMERICAN SHIPS.

Washington, July 29.

In order to ensure fair treatment of American merchantmen it is understood the United States Shipping Board's policy will be

A statement has been issued on Lord Northcliffe's authority, insistance on other nations giving proper opportunity to American He says that for reasons of which he is not aware invitations extend-ships If they wish to avoid retaliatory measures.

ed to him to stay at the British Embassy and attend a dinner there on 28th July were afterwards withdrawn. The statement attributes the cancellation of the invitation to Lord Carson.

It is offcially denied in London that Lord Curzon fa any way infenced the decision of Sir Auckland Geddes to cancel the function at the Embassy.

Lord Northelife, prior to his departure, attended a dinner given by the wife of Mr. Maclean, proprietor of the Washington Post, at which Secretary Haghes, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Denby, Mr. Falk and General Pershing were among the guests.

PACIFIC CABLE COMMUNICATIONS.

Washington, July 29. Referring to the proceedings of the International Communica- tions Conference, Secretary Hughes said it was probable the ex- German cable between Guam and Yap would be "aflocated to "the United States.

Washington, July, 30,

It is announced that Mr. Hughes has recommended and Pre- |sident Harding has approved the Government laying a trans-Pacific cable if private enterprise is not willing to undertake the task. Mr. Hughes said the Federal project should however he deferred until it is ascertained whether private companies would lay the cable. He pointed out that there is now only one cable between the United States and the Philippines via Guam. Applications for licences to lay a new cable had been made by cable companies but the plans were for connections to Japan and they were therefore subject to"

Japanese sanction.

HOME CRICKET. -

London, July 30,

In dull weather, before an attendance of 7,000 at Swanses, on a softish wicket, the Australians commenced their match against South Wales, South Wales batted first and ran up a score of 213, of which Riches and Bates contributed 76 and 79 respectively for the second wicket, the partnership realising 151 which I the higheat made against the Australians daring their tour, Armstrong took 5 wickets for 61 runs. At the close of the day's play the Australians had scored 50 runs for the loss of one wicket.

HEAT WAVE IN AMERICA..

New York, July 31.

The thermometer has recorded 90 degrees daily for the past fortnight. The temperature in the business quarter of the city has caused considerable suffering amongst the poor, and a number of deaths from prostration. The beaches and parks are crowded night- ly. Many wealthy business men are living on jachts, anchored in the river. The roofs of many apartment houses have temporarily been converted into dormitories.

INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.

Boston, July 30.

E. M. Williama beat Shimidzu in the final for the Longwood Challenge Bowl.

Johnston, the present holder, defeated Willings in the challenge round for the Longwood Lawn Tennis Bowl match 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 8.6.

INTER-VARSITY ATHLETICS.

Travers Island, July 30. Following the Inter-varsity Athletics contest the Athletic Com- mittee reversed the decision that second places count and declared. the result a tie.

NEXT SUPREME COUNCIL.

Brussels, July 30. Belgium "will probably be represented at the next Supreme Council The Foreign Minister has asked M. Briand to include to famine in Russia and the Leipzig sentences on the agenda,

TEA GARDENS STRIKE.

Darjeeling, July 30. Strikes have broken out at four tea gardens. Forty-two of the strikers have been arrested on a charge of rioting. The authorities attribute the disorders to the activities of non-co-operators.

PASSPORTS ABOLISHED.

Brussels, July 30, The French and Belgian Governments have decided to abolish passports between the two countries.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE,

Paris, July 26.

The Tribunal of Commerce has granted to the Industrial Elank of Chins the procedure of transactional settlement-Vale

LORD NORTHCLIFFE'S TOUR.

Washington, July 30,

Lord Northcliffe has departed for New York en route to montreal and Australia.

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AIRMAN'S DARING FEAT.

Chamonix, July 80.

The airman Durafour has landed his seroplane on the sumsit of Mont Blanc.

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- SINGAPORE ROAD

IMPROVEMENT.

Singapore, July 30, The Bibop of Singapore threa tens to apply for aa isjunction to restrain the Municipality from taking a strip of the Cathedral compound for

Very ecoFARLY road-widening.

UNEMPLOYMENT.

· Singapore, July 50. The Government is voting further twenty-fire thousand dollars for the relief of European " junemployed in the Straite Settin-

ments.

COST OF LIVING.

Singapore, July 30, The Mucicipality has decided to prepare statistics of the cost of İLTIDE.

INTERPORT POLO.

Shanghai Team Coming.

We are informed by the Hoo. Club that the Shanghai Polo Secretary of the Hongkong Polo

challenge to play them for the Club has accepted the local

Keswick Cup.

This match will take place at Hongkong on the first Saturday in October.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

The regular monthly meeting of the Marine Engineer's Guild will be held at the Sailor's Home.. on Wednesday—Page 4.

Some one needs a competent stenographer with knowledge of Bling-Page 4.

Warren & Co. have a general announcement on Page 2.

T. E. Griffith Ltd. notify the public that they have taken over the agency of the Lancashire Insurance Coy. from Messrs. David Sasson & Co.-Page 4

"Blind Husbanda" is the feature picture at the Empire to-day',~-~ Page 12.

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From, to-morrow the World Theatre will have 恩 change of programme, the obtai feature being

five-part picture entitled “Thunder-Bolts of Faie "-Page 4."

To-Day's Exchange.

The cloeng rate of the dollar demand, to-day was 28, 916d."

Lighting-Up Time Lighting-up time to-day. 7.86