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EARLIER

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

LOOKING AHEAD.

Singapore, Aug. 6.

bas Municipality Singapore approved a forecast of financial requirements for the years 1922 to 1931, embracing extensive civic developments, roads, transport, water sewerage and housing and involving increased rates, grants in aid from the Government and the allotment to the Municipality of portion of the licence taxation revenue, which is to be increased as necessary. The total expenditure is to be 101 millions in ten years, which is staggering but more economical than patchwork policy.

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RUBBER POSITION.

Singapore, Aug. 6. The Ceylon Estate Proprietary Association, which bas been formed, is an amalgamation of agenta and private proprietors who do not favour the Rubber Growers Association' scheme of limitation of outpat.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

Landon, Aug. 5.

UPPER SILESIA

Parts, Aur, &

The Supreme Council is likely to receive little assistance from "The Arst official summary of the transactions of the Dominions Conference emphasises that the discussions on foreign policy proved the Expert Committee discussing the partition of Upper Silesia, most fruitful and revealed unanimous opinion as regards the main Convinced of the impossibility of reaching an unanimoua agree- lines, and deep conviction that the whole weight of the Empire should meat the experts have decided to present a report setting forth all of the deliberations, with be concentrated behind a united understanding and common action the solutions suggested, the course in foreign affairs. Means of circulating information hereanent to arguments for and against each.

Announcing that Ambassador. Harvey will proceed to Paris the Dominions was most carefully considered and it was unaDİ-| monsly opined that the policy of the Empire could not be adequately to represent President Harding in the Supreme Council discussions, representative of the democratic opinion of its peoples, unless Over the American Embassy declares that while maintaining a policy seas representatives frequently associated with the Imperial Govern-of abstention from participation in European affairs, the American ment in determining the course to be pursued. All members of Government is deeply interested in a just settlement of matters the Conference were keenly appreciative of the value of this meeting of world-wide importance and desires helpfully to cooperate in the deliberations on these questions. The message adds that President and urged that similar gatherings be held as frequently as possible.

as Harding regards elective recognition and equal commercial It was agreed that reparation receipts be apportioned

minar Colonies. 80 per cent; opportunity as essential to the restoration of normal activities follows: Britain, 8685 per cent; Canada and Australia. 4.85 per cent; New Zealand, 1.75 per cent; throughout the world. South Africa, .60 per cent; Newfoundland, .10 per cent; Tadis, 1.20 par cent.

THE DAVIS CUP.

As regards the position of British Indians in the Empire, the following was resolved: "The Conference re-affirmed that each com

Pittsburg. Aug. & munity of the British Commonwealth should enjoy complete control:

the teanis doubles, Todds service over the composition of its own population by restricting immigra-{

Was deadly lacked precision tion from any other communities, but recognises there is inco-

but and force

his. placing gruity between the position of ludia as an equal member of the Anderson's

The Englishmen's team work at times, Empire and the existence of disabilities upon British Indians law was timed just right...

unable to match the speed of fully domiciled in some other parts of the Empire, and the Con- was excellent but Woosnam was

Tarmbull. Woosnam's back court play was erratic. ference is of the opinion that in the interests of the solidarity ei

Pittsburg, Aug. 7. the Commonwealth, it is desirable that the rights of such Indians

Australia beat Britain in the Davis Cup. Anderson beat Lowe Representatives of South to citizenship should be recognised

resolution in view of the 6-2, 6-3, 26,62, and Woosnam beat Hawkes 6-3 0-6, 7-9, 6-3, 6-3. Africa regret inability to accept this

Lowe was unable to withstand, his opponent's terrific serving. exceptional circumstances of the greater part of the Union. Re presentatives of India, appreciating acceptance of the resolution, The Englishman was guilty of a number of double faults in the early nevertheless feel bound to record profound concern at the position games but strengthened during the second set, especially in the sixth. of Indians in South Africa and hope that by negotiations between and seventh games. Dence was called six times in the latter game, India and South Africa, a way can be found as soon as may be, taWeosnam won the final match by superior work at the net. reach a more satisfactory position.".

I was resolved that no advantage would be gained by holding| the proposed Constitutional Conference which was recommended by the Imperial War Conference in 1917. Although attaching great importance to continuous consultation, which was obtainable only! by improved communication with various parts of the Empire, it was opined that the Overseas Premiers aim at meeting annually.

Another resolution warmly thanked the English Premier and his colleagues for the large amount of time given to the Overseas Premiers and declared that the meetings clarified the lines of com- mon action in Imperial and foreign affairs and still more firmly established the free cooperation of the people of the Commonwealth.

HOME CRICKET.

London, Aug. 6. The Australians commenced their match with Warwickshire at Birmingham before 8,000 spectors, 013 д wit wicket. The When stumps weather was dall and rain interfered with the play. were drawn at 520 p.m. Warwickeshira had scored 96 for six wickets. Charlesworth contributing 51, including one six and five fours.

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Hampshire won by an innings and 52 runs. Kent, won by 234 runs. Glamorgan, Warwickshire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire all won on the Mr. Masser, the New Zealand Premier, in an interview with

first innings, rain interfering with play and cansing an abandonment representative of Reuter, declared that the Conference of Dominion of the matches.

London. Aug. 6. Premiers was epochmaking, as the Overseas Premiers for the trat

For the fifth test match, the following have been asked to time had joined in the Government of the Empire as a whole. Very Important matters had been dealt with and momentous decisions present at the Oval on August 15th:-Tennyson (Captain), Fender.

London. Aug. & arrived at which would have a far reaching effect in the direction) of Empire unity "I am strongly of opinion we laid the foundations. of a system which will develop into a satisfactory form of Govern- ment for the Empire. When the public realise the importance of what has occurred, it will consider the result has been good work, well done.”

TRAIN COLLISION.

London, Aug. 7.

FORGED BANKNOTE,

Chinese Charged with Possession Acquited.

At the Magistracy on Saturdar

a Chinese was charged, on remand. with passession of a forged $500 note of the Chartered Bank,

The original denomination of the note was $10 and according to the evidence of Mr. Maffatt, cashier of the Chartered Bank, it could not be palmed off on any person who knew English. The note was a palpable fake.

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A Chinese Sergeant said that at 645 am, on July 24th, he saw de- fendant running out of Kwong Yuen Street, following several blasts of a police whistle. Defan- dant was chased by two men into Jervois Street where be caught by his pursuers. When he was handed over to witness, de- fendant dropped the forged note, and in reply to witness, said he had been running so hard that he had accidentally dropped it. He claimed the note as his own. On the way to the Police Station defen dant adjured witness to inform the Inspector that he had fallen in the street and did not drop the note deliberately. Defendent was wearing a singlet, trousers, socks outer and shoes. He had no garment.

Hall, defence, the Sergeant denied that he question- ed defendant on the way to the Station. Defendant made the re- quest of his own accord. Defen- dant did not fall in the street.

A Chinese constable confirmed the Sergeant's statement with re gard to the clothing worn by

In reply to Mr. A. E. solicitor for the

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defendant, whom he searched in the chargeroom. Defendant holding $270 in his right-hand He noticed a graze with a littl

blood оп one of defendant" khees. It looked as if the ac

eased had had a fall,

A waiter of the Tai Loy board ing house said defendant lived i the boarding house from 17th. t 24th of July. Two of his friend also resided there.

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The police said that the defer dant's two friends were th men who parsed him the morning in question. alleged that defendant attempte to swindle them with the boge note bat they disappeared aft the defendant's, arrest consequently, the charge of a

The intervention of providence arested s‐most appalling disaster at Selby where the Newcastle to London express dashed into a stationary holiday train, the rear coaches of which were packed with tempting to atter the forged co luggage. These took the impact and wore burled at a signalbox, which was demolished. The thrce signalmen saved their lives by jumping out. The total number of casualties was three serionsty

The address of the Imperial Conference to H. M. the King, after re-affirming devotion to the throne, said: "We are conscious throughout the deliberations of the unanimous conviction that the most essential of links binding our widely spread peoples is the Crown and it is our determination that no changes in our status as peoples and Governments will weaken our common allegiance to the Empire and its Sovereign. Knowing His Majesty's deep injured and a number slightly injured. interest in your peoples' happiness, we trust our labours in this time of worldwide unrest may be satisfactory to you and conduce) to the welfare and safety of your Dominions as well as the peace! of the world. We pray that His Majesty and the Queen may long he spared to enjoy the affection of their subjects and to see that all classes have equally recovered from the strain and sacrifice of war."

SPAIN'S TROUBLES.

London. Aug. 6.

That Spain is determined not to follow the advice to clear out of Africa, freely tendered by the Anglo-French Press after the recent reverse at Melilla, appears in an official statement from Madrid. The despatch after admitting the possibility of the fall of General Navarro and saying that his troops are still holding out at Montearrult, says that this. however disagreeable, will not affect sufficient offensive operations by General Berenguer, for which

The recovery of the whole! Troops are concentrating at Melilla. territory recently lost is confidently expected.

Despatches from Paris. however, show difficulties ahead and declare that a muting of recraits on the troopship Valencia en route to Morocco, was recently only quelled by the intervention of two escorting destroyers. The destroyers now train guns on the troop- ships crossing the Mediterranean.

Madrid, Aug. 6. The situation at Morocco has caused a Cabinet crisis. "It is expected that Signor Maura will form a Cabinet.

Paris, Aug. 7.

A message from Morocco says that the news of events in the Spanish zone has created excitement among the discontented tribes. men in the Wazan region of the French zone. Several attacks have | been delivered and repulsed. The necessary precaution being

taken.

THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE.

FORDNEY TARIFF.

Washington. Aug. 7.

Mr. Weeks and Mr. Denby have written to the Senate Finance Committee favouring the retention in the pending Fordney Tariff Bill of the embargo on dyes and chemicals which the House strack out. The argument of the Secretaries was that national defence required the encouragement of chemical industries which might be diverted in war-time to the manufacture of war gasSES and explosives.

THE IRISH TRUCE.

London, Aug. 6.

The Government has decided to release forthwith uncondi-. tionally all members of Dail Eirmin who are now interned and imprisoned in accordance with the Premier's promise to facilitate to the atmost pesce steps.

London, Ang. 7.

The Government has decided that McKeown, a member of Dail Eireann, who was convicted of murder, cannot be released.,

SUMATRA MARU AFIRE.

The Sumatra Maru arrived at Aden on Avg. 4th. [The Sumatra Maru was reported afire in the Red Sea. The fre broke out la No. 2 hold on Thursday. She carried a fall cargo, of which 1.230 tons were shipped at Hongkong. In No. 2 hold there were 377 tona of local freight. The Sumatra Maru is a vessel of 5,857 tona gross, built in 1917.

CINEMA STARS TO SEPARATE.

New York, Aug. 6.

London, Aag. 6. An authoritative Japanese, source, claiming to interpret the opinion of Japan as regards the Washington Conference, declares that at the present moment, although American earnestness and

In theatrical circles there is a sensation by the announcement disinterestedness is generally taken for granted, there is a certain that Mr. Loutellegen has filed a suit for separation against his wife, current of opinion anfavourable to the American proposition, be-Miss Geraldeene Farrar. Both are cinema stars. cause, although theoretically it is regarded with complete approval,

it is felt that a practical result cannot be reckoned upon with confidence.

THE TRADE SLUMP.

London, Aug. 6.

The trade slump is strikingly evidenced by the annual report of the Manchester firm of Rylands, showing a loss for the past six months of £1,263,000. The improvement in the unemployment arures since the cessation of the coal strike continues well maintain- ed, showing a reduction of 386,000 in July.

THE GREEK OFFENSIVE.

Paris, Aug. 7.

A Constantinople telegram states that the Kettalists have decided to evacuate Angora.

POLISH LEADER.

Paris, Aug. 6.

British . On instructions from the British Goverment, the Embassy has refused to visa the passport of the Polish leader Korfenty who is desirous of proceeding to London,

BOXING.

Boston, Aug. 6.

Mike Gibbons easily outpointed the Britisher, Gas Platts, in

a ten rounds boxing contest. Gibbons had matters all his own way

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Another servant of the Tai L boarding house said that on t might of July 20th, and 24t defendant quarrelied with h two friends over the forged baz aote, which was placed on a tab en both occasions. He overhea defendant say to one of M friends "my foki had a $500 forg note palmed on him in Wacke I want you to bear half the los Defendant's friend refused a said that as he had entrusted god to defendant he held him respo ible for payment. On the morni jof the 24th. defendant was thr tened by his friends during Guarrel. He went downstairs his two friends went after hi He was chased in the street arrested.

A witness said he acted broker to defendant and friends. In the beginning of Je he arranged an opium deal behalf of defendant's friend ( of the two men who lived the Tai Loy boarding house) Wuchów and received $576 in p ment. Among the money was forged $500 bill which he sal quently banded to defendant was a partner.

The Magistrate to ·Inspec Murphy: Probably the story true.

Inspectar Murphy: Yes. I lieve it. It is something simila The amount paid in the opium a amouating to something $3,000,

The Magistrate: It is a cas diamond cut diamond. I th defendant has discharged the o of how he came by the note and jury would convict him.

- The Magistrate quoted the tion which penalised every per who possessed a forged note w ouflegal authority or excuse. De dant had put up a lawful ex for having the note. It was an offence against the law Hongkong to sell opium in chow.

Defendant was discharged the note was ordered to be dest éd.

GENERAL WOOD. AS PHILIPPINE GOVERNOR. It is reported from Manila General Leonard”. Wood, heads the commission inqut into the advisability of gran independence to the Philipp is to be appointed. Hovar the Philippines.