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THE SUPREME COUNCIL.

Paris, Aug. 10.

CAN YOU WEAR BLACK?

BY MARIAN HALE

Despite the perils of wearing Amidst an atmosphere of perfect mutual goodwill, the Upper black, which are pointed out to Silesian question is evolving towards a satisfactory" solution. The every woman, this sombre bue French suggestion about equitably dividing the industrial district, seems to be in the ascendency hitherto considered as unfeasible, on the whole is gaining ground for the coming autumn and The Supreme Council has instructed the Allied experts to survey winter in the softer materials the whole matter again and see how such division is feasible, taking | and silks.

into account economic, topographic and commercial requirements. Every woman probably bas The Council sought Marshall Foch's advice on the military been told by some kind friend or situation of the Near East. The Allied powers are apparently relative at some time in her life inclined to entertain the first request for mediation from either that she is either too young or

too old to wear black. Turkey or Greece-Vale

Paris, Aug. 11.

some time.

Now that women never get old Fending the receipt of the experts' report on Silesia, the Supreme the Fashion dictator has as- sumed the responsibility of fore- Council went again into the Eastern question and agreed upon strict neutrality but private individuals retain the right to trade casting a black fear, the first for, with the belligerents. The Council examined the present situation The black vague is, however, in with regard to German disarmament and Allied control of craft silks and the softer materials Concerning the Russian famine, the Council decided to constitute which are used in afternoon and an Allied Relief Committee to act in conjunction with the Red Cross evening gowns. organisations, any recognition of Sovietic regime remaining excluded. -Vale.

Among the new fabrics satin- faced crepe bids fair to hold first Mr. Lloyd George said it was for the League to decide whether place. This is partly due to its Upper Silesia should be referred to an International Tribunal or a good wearing qualities and partly Court of Jurists of the League, which would have to review the to the solt gracefulness of its matter from top to bottom. Raron Hayashi thought the principle draped lines. Of course, crepe de that the central industrial area should be assigned to Germany was chine refuses to give way an inch already settled. M. Briand aggested that the Supreme Council in the running. should appeal to Germany and Poland to maintain prder, pending| A handsome and heary silk the League's decision. Mr. Lloyd George supported. It is expected crepe which is popular this sum- that Lord Curzon and others of the British delegation will leave on mer and which is being shown in the advance styles for dutama Sunday.

and winter is Roshanara crepe.

Paris, Aug, 13.

One of the most attractive afternoon gowns for the coming season is this one of handsome satin-faced black canton crepe. The waist is slightly bloused

The Supreme Gounell deelded to create an international (not Inter-Allied Commission for Russian relief. The Entente Powers will each nominate three members and invite cooperation from nentral Powers and philanthropic institutions. The Council con- sidered methods of restricting communications with the Soviets above a draped belt. strictly humanitarian aims.

Pleated panels which hang

The Council agreed to the text of a 'e mmunication to be sent longer than the skirt at the sides, to Germany and Poland informing them of the Council's decision) are attached to the gown by large on the Silesian question and requesting them to arrange the main-fringe cabochons and silk tassels. tenance of order. It was decided that a commission, consisting The sleeve is unusual, being a nd two legal representatives of each country interested in the Leipzig modified kimons set on with trials, shall examine the Leipzig decisions and make suggestions/small buttons of the satin-faced to the Council with a view to revision, if necessary.

crepe and finished at the elbow with the fringe cabochons.

Paris, Aug. 14.

Concluding the session, the Supreme Council discussed the disarmament of Germany. Marshall Feen submitted a resolution unanimously adopted by the Inter-Allied Military Commission proposing the continuation of the commissions' control of Germany so long us the discussion ensued, while opinion was unanimous that the watch on Germany must be maintained. There were differences] subject to the number, duration and Headquarters of commissions. “A resolution was subsequently adopted maintaining the gommissions |

but contemplating a gradual eatting down of them:

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

DE VALERA'S REPLY.

London, Aug. 13. The text is officially pablished of a letter from General Smuts to De Valera, dated August 4th, in which the writer says he bas

* KARLIER" SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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SHIP REQUISITIONING CASE.

Singapore, August 18 The Eastern Shipping Company publishes a lengthy reply to the Colonial Secretary's stalement, re- senting the suggestion that the Directors were unpatriolio and de claring they acted legitimately in the interests of their shareholders. The proper place to challenge their case was in Court and not in the Legislative Council, where Hon. Mr. F. S. James was not open to cross-examination. His statement was declared to be improper 13 in

en parte re-hearing of the casa after judicial decision. The Com pany claim they have been unfair-

teated throughout.

TRADE DEPRESSION,

Singapore, August 11. His Excellency the Governor has decided to appoint a Commis sion to enquire and report on the present state of the trade depres. sion, brought about mainly by the depression in the rubber industry. and make such recommendationa as appear necessary for extension at credit facilities. The Commis- sion will be appointed immediately and is expected to commence in vestigations straightaway.

RATTAN GUILD RUMPUS.

Employer Accused Of Not Observing Custom.

At the Magistracy on Saturday three members of the Ratias Workers' Guild were charged with nasaulting the master of a raitan shop" in Shamshuipo. All defen- dants denied the assault, One of them informed Mr R. E. Lindsell; that some time ago an apprentice boy in complainant's employ had a fight with one of the latter's fakia. In conformity with Chinese custom' the apprentice boy should have been punished, but the complain-| fruidena attempts to persuade bim ant refused to do this. After many to give compensation" to his foki The Council passed a resolution raising the economic

done his best to secure a meeting between De Valera and Sir James, sanctions, conditionally upon fiermany meeting all obligations|

which Was to be spent on maintained. by August 31. The military sanctions would be

Craig, Ulter's Premier, but the latter was immovable in his unwill-

crackers, complainant waa in- Lord Curzon declared that Britain did not contemplate that |

ingness to meet De Valera except at a conference with Mr. Lloydvited to a meeting held on This, with De Valera's insistence on Lister entering into the Guild premises in Shamabuipo George. the sanctions would remain in force three months after the

a united Ireland constitution, results in an impasse. General Smuts to settle the matter. During the seceptance of the ultimatum He suggested that Germany had given proot of her goodwill and that a term should be fixed for ercupation is convinced that no solution based on Ulster's entry into an Irish meeting some of the members dis-

She won't agree and cannot be covered that complainant possessed' with progressive withdraw of troops. M. Briand justified state, will at present succeed.

forced. Ruhrort and Duisburg,

He advised De Valera to leave Ulster at present alone fighting weapons and assaulted The continued occupation of Daweldert.

and concentrate on a free constitution for the remainder of Ireland him. Cr the ground that Germany had not wet displayed a tendency

in the hope that the successful running of an Irish state and foll la bis evidence the complainsTit to carry out the reparations and terms without Allied demonstration Otherwise. Frince was anxious to abandon occupation as

economic and other peaceful forces, will eventually bring Ulster in. saserted that he punished the ap- of farve.

General Smuts feels he cannot be of further use and he reluctantly prentice boy voluntarily. At the soon as possible. The question pi reduction in the cost of the armies

decided not to further postpone his departure.

meeting one of the members said of occupation was also discussed and the question was referred to a special financial military committee walch will report at the next meeting of the Supreme Council,

THE FINAL TEST MATCH.

London, Aug. 10. Hallows, Heurne and Parker have been omitted from England's test match team

The team compriana-Tennyson (Captain), Fender. Douglas,, MASSAGE HALL. Wolley. Mead. Brown. Russell, Einest Tyldesley, Parkin, Hitch and

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Cleveland, Aug. 13.

In the Davis Cup, Peach (Australasia) beat Tegner (Denmark: 7-5, 6-3, 6-4.

Anderson (Australasia) beat Ingerslev (Denmark) 6-0, 6-1, 7-5,

Cleveland, Aug. 14.

In the Davis Cup Doubles, Todd and Anderson defeated Tegner and Henrikeen 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Australasia thus defeated' Denmark and meets the winner of the Indo-Japanese matches.

Open Championship.

Seabright, New Jersey, Aug. 13. In the final of the Open Lawn Tennis Championship, William Johnston defeated F. N. Williams 6-0, 6-1, 6-2.

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

Washington, Aug. 13. President Harding has designated Mr. Hughes as head of the American delegation of the Washington conference and has entrusted him with the task of arranging all remaining details..

MEXICO AND UNITED STATES.

Mexico City, Aug. 14.

The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement that it does not intend signing the Treaty with the United States before the Governi ment has been recognised.

General Smats, after pointing out that a Republic would mean he would fine bio $15, but did not final and irrevocable severance of Ireland from the British league, state the reason. He paid no at- says that the British Prime Minister, who, unlike his predecessors; tention to this member: because he was able to deliver the goods, offered De Valera another form of the Chairman, had any right to knew very well that nobody, except freedom, namely, a Dominion status, which was working most

foe members. Witness then left

successfully in wil parts of the British league. What was good the meeting, after promising to ra

enough for the Dominion nations was sarely good enough for

tura the next day to discuss the Ireland. If the latter accepted, she would become a sister Dominion matter further. When about to in a great circle of equal States, and the Imperial Conference would quit the room, second defendant decide any questions between her and Britain. He concludes that put down the trap door to present the tragic horror of recent events, followed by the sudden truce and him from leaving. whereupon fraternising, have set flowing the deep fountains of emotion bath of the other defendants and others the English and Irish peoples. They are ripe for a fresh start. It attacked him. Defendants struck would be the gravest reflection on statesmanship if this auspicious him with pincers.

moment was allowed pass,

A full Cabinet, presided over by Mr. Lloyd George, mat to-day to consider De Valera's reply.

THE MOROCCAN TROUBLE.

Madrid, Aug. 12.

It is officially reported that General Navarro was captured while conferring with the rebel Moor leaders who protected Navarro whom they brougat in safety to the Moorish Chief Benaheila.

Madrid, Aug. 14. The Cabinet has resigned. "Signor Maura will head the new ministry.-Vale.

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AMERICAN TARIFF DUTIES.

Washington, Aug. 13.

The Chairman of the Guild gave evidence. He said he was present st the right and did everything possible to stop it.

Questioned by the Magistrate se to whether the meeting was & pro- perly constituted one and wheiber members of the Guild bad authori

to convene a meeting, witness said that when he was summoned to the guild be was not told that s meeting bad been called. No one, but the Chairman had any right to convenes meeting. Continuing. witdess said be beard one member ask complainant for $15 as a fine. He reproved the member in quer-

of them

The principle of American valuation in the assessing of new ion and told him that the guild tariff duties, on imported merchandize, as agreed to by the Republi-had no power to fine members. can party, would assess ad valorem duties calculated on the basis Two of the defendants struck

ова complainant, of American wholesale selling prices on all imports where compar- able competitive articles of domestic manufacture are found. It with a bamboo broom. The other is believed the principle will apply to seventy-five per cent of indefendant attempted to join in but witness prevented him from doing ports which would otherwise be assessed at the selling price of a comparable competitive imported commodity or the value of the article in the country of origin plus expenses to the American port Otherwise the and plus a profit of not less than sixteen per cent. basis would revert to production costa plus the expense of shipment to America.

FAMOUS SHIPBUILDING FIRM TO CLOSE DOWN.

London, Aug. 13.

The famous shipbuilding firm of Yarrow and Company, formerly of Popular and now of Glasgow, announce that their works will be, temporarily closed down from September 20th, owing to repeated strikes and reduced output. They are unable to promise dates of delivery and believe business will only come when it accords with

economic laws.

MISSING EXPLORERS.

Christiania, Aug. 15. The search for Tessem and Knudsen, the missing members of the Amundsen expedition, has not yet been abandoned. Two members of the relief expedition will continue the search to the North West of Siberia.

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Defendants still maintained' in- nocence, whereupon the Magis.. taste said: It is quite clear that the complainant was badly assault- ed in a totally unauthorised way,

The Magierate, to Sub-Inspector Pitt: Do these people give yon much trouble? Sub-Inspector Pitt replied that this was the first case of its kind in Shamshuipo.

First defendsat, who wedn broom, was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour while the others. were fined $100 each. Defendants were further ordered to sign per- jsocal bende of $100 each to be good behaviour for twelve months, First defendant protested against the sentence. His Worship told him that he had absolutely o excuse for bis conduct. It was en attempt to extort money from a fellow member.