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正拜禮 號六十月九英港街 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1921 BITAA

IRISH CONFERENCE CANCELLED.

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.

NEW C.P.O.S. PACIFIC STEAMER.

SINN. FEIN ACCEPTS WITH PROHIBITIVE STIPULATION.

Joint Committee Appointed to Decide Composition of Tribunal

(Reuter's Service. )

For Far East.

Premier says Impossible.

(Reuter's Service. )

London, September 15,

Mr. de Valera's letter, which has been pablished in Dublin,

accepts the invitation to Inverness in the terms of the closing clause of Mr. Lloyd George's letter of the Sth inst, but reaffirmas Ireland's independence as a Sovereign State.

Later.

Mr. de Valera's latter says that he has no hesitation in declaring his willingness to enter the conference in the words of Mr. Lloyd George's letter cabled on the 8th inst, to ascertain how the associa-i tion of Ireland with the community of nations known as the British Empire can best be reconciled with Irish national aspirations."

Dail Eireann has already been summoned to ratify representa tives for the conference at Inverness on the 20th inst. Mr. des Valera deems it his duty in forwarding this final note to reaffirm that Ireland has formally declared independence and recognises herself as a Sovereign State, and only a representatives of such State bave her chosen guardians authority to act.

Premier Consulting Colleagues Regarding New Situation.

Later.

Mr. Lloyd George has telegraphed Mr.de Valera cancelling the conference at Inverness in view of Mr de Valera's reiteration of the claim to negotiate as the representative of an independent Sovereign State after a warning that this would make the conference impossible. The Premier is consulting his colleagues in regard to the course necessitated by the new situation. .

Premier's Offer to Emissaries.

Later.

Final Decision.

Later.

The joint committee of the Council and the Assembly bas selected M. Beichmann (Norway) as the final supplementary judge of the International Court. All the elected judges are asked to communicate their acceptance or refusal before Sunday.

EXPLOSION AT. AMERICAN NAPTEA WORKS.

SINGLE DOPY 13°CTE

~$30" PRA'S REVEČINE

EQUIVALENT ACCOM- MODATION.

holding them out as reasonably [ätted for that business."

Mr. · Alsbaster · replied "that defendants beld the premises in Des Voeux Road West but as-

Empress of Canada Also Californian Merchants at being better than those of plain-

Law.

tiff. They did not say that in all respects plaintiffs would find them the sama.

An appeal against a judgment Geneva, September 15.

A DOW passanger stoamer given by Mr. Justice Wood in The question of evidence was The joint committee of the Council and the Assambly to settle larger than the present twin-favour of the Tai Tung Firm in argued by Mr. Alabaster and then the composition of the International Court of Justice) has been Empresses" will make its first an action against the Fook long Mr. Jenkin opened the defence. supointed. It consists of M. Hymans (Belgium) Dr Wellington appearance in the Pacific service Firm to recover possession of This judgment was right, said Koo (China) and Senor Quinones de Leon (Spain) from the Council of the C.P.O.S.. within a few No 93, Connaught Road Central Mr. Jenkin, on the first point for and Mt. Motts (Switzerland), J.K. Van Swinderen (Netherlands) months time. it Was 40- came before Mr. Justice Gom-the reason that the Judge bad and M. Zable (Denmark) from the Assembly.

nounced this morning by Mr. pertz and Mr. Justice Wood in the found the 96, Des Voeux Road (A difference arose between the Council and the Assembly as to T. R. Ferry, general passen. how the result of the balloting was to be interpreted in respect of ger agent at Hongkong for the appeal Court to-day. Appellants West premises were reasonably were represented by Mr. C. O. equivalent because in forming that certain of the candidates, and it was agreed to appoint a joint Com-Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Alabaster, instructed by Messrs. Jodgment he had property mittee to settle the qestion.)

Ltd. This vessel the Tirpitz-D'Almada and Mason, and Mr.jappreciated the intention of the is the one that will be placed on F.C Jenkin. instructed by Messrs. legislature in passing this or the company's Far Eastern run, a Johnson, Stokes and Masters, dinance and the decisions of the was made public some time appeared for respondants. Home Courts as to the manner in in place of the steamer Prinz

The Fook Tung Firm applied (which these ordinances should be Frederich Wilhelm, which was to for the judgment to be set asid interpreted. The first ground of be renamed Empress of China.

and judgment entered for them the appeal was that the Judge The dimensions of the new on the grounds that the Paisae should have stopped the case at steamer are:-Length aa 615 Jodge (Mr. J. R. Wood) was the end of plaintiff's case on the feet: length hp. 588 feet: Beam wrong in deciding that there was ground that plaintiffs had not

that case for appellants (defendants) proved

the 75 feet: and Depth 46" 2 feet.

alternative to answer, as it was not proved sccommodation was reasonably The steamer is a twin screw at the end of respondent's (plain- (equivalent in all respecte. But it turbine vessel with a speed «18[tif^s) case that the alternativ must first be ascertained, sub- knots and was specially designed accommodation was reasonably mitted counsel, that alternative by the Hamburg-America Line equivalent in all respects; that accommodation was to be provid- for passenger traffic, her present His Lorship was wrong in decid-ed within the meaning of the capacity being first class 411. ing on suspicion and without Ordinance. This Ordinance, Mr. second class 129, third class evidence that the alleged altern-Jenkin contended, obviously and 348, and steerage 926,

ative accommodation was avail-most clearly dealt entirely with babitation and with The Tirpitz has three funnels able to appellants on the date of human and two pole masts, so will be in the judgment; that the decision premises required for that pur- accord with the company's three that the alternative accommoda-pose, and was not concerned in Pacific capital steamers, Em-tion was reasonably equivalent any sense with business premises. that there press of Canada. Empress of Asia was against the weight of evid-Counsel submitted and Empress of Russia.

ence; and that the decision that could be no doubt that this the accommodation was available Ordinance was intended to apply The registered tonnage of the to the appellant on the date of to domestic dwellings solely. company's Pacific steamers will the judgmosot was against, the "peaking on the question of good will, Mr. Jenkin contended that stand in April-May next year weight of evidence.

Californian Mr. Alabaster mentioned that defendants being when Empress of Canada and firpitz are scheduled to arrive at notice of motion was served on merchouts, it would not prejudice Hongkong as follows: Canada them yesterday stating that res them at all to move into other 2000 tons; Russia 16,830 toos;pondents intended to apply_to{premises. asia 16,850 tons and Tirpitzproduce further evidence. Mr. The case is proceeding as we go 19,300 tons.

Joakin said it was not intended to press.

Victims Caught in Upper Storey.

Philadelphia, September 15. Ten men were killed and 28 injured in an explosion at the Naptha Steel Atlantic Refining Company. Several caught in the upper stores of the building juraped 75k to escape the flames. Most were killed on the spot: others fell into a pool of burning oil and were incinerated.

RECONSTRUCTION OF CANADIAN CABINET.

Formation of New Ministry to be Completed

Next Week.

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ITALIAN REINFORCEMENTS REACH SILESIA.

Mr. Lloyd George's, telegram to Mr. de Valera says that be informed Mr. de Valery's emissaries at Inverness on the 13th inst.. that the reiteration of Mr. de Valera's claim to negotiate with the Government as representative of an independent Sovereign

Ottawa, September 15. State would make the conference impossible. The emissaries brought

The Premier, Mr. Meighan, has received the resignations of all a letter from Mr. de Valera specifically reaffirming the claim, and Mr. Lloyd George asked the emissaries to warn Mr. de Valera of the his Ministers as a preliminary to the reconstruction of the Cabinet, very serious effect of such a clause, and offered to consider the letter details of which will be announced early next week. is expected as undelivered in order to allow Mr. de Valera time for reconsidera- that Parliament will be dissolved immediately afterwards. tion. Nevertheless, Mr. de Valera has now published the letter in its original form. Mr. Lloyd George must accordingly cancel arrange-: ments for the conference at Inverness next week and consult his colleagu-s on the course of action necessitated by the new situation. Mr. Lloyd George emphasises that the Government canoot reconsider the position. Government acceptance of the conference on the basis of Mr. de Valera's claim, would constitute official re- cognition of the severance of Ireland from the Empire and ita existence as an independent fepublic, and entitle fr. de Valera to decare as of right acknowledged by the Government that, in pre- terence to association with the British Empire, he will pursue closer association by treaty with some foreign Power. Only one answer was possible to such a claim. The great concessions which the Government made to Irish feeling in order to secure a lasting settle- ment deserved a more cenerous response, but hitherto every advance has been made by the Government. Sinn Fein has not come a single ssep to meet them, but has merely reiterated, in phrases of emphatic challenge, the letter and spirit of their original claim.

Belfast Riot Quelled.

London, September 15. Two rival parties came into conflict at Belfast this afternoon. Revolvers were fired and two women were wounded. Military dis- parsed the rioters.

RELIEF OF RUSSIA.

International Commission to Convene Conference.

Paris, September 16.

ANGLO-DUTCH AMENITIES.

To Take over Points from British Troops.

Oppelin. September 15. The first contingent of Italian reinforcements for Upper Silesia has arrived. British-occupied Lipnik and other places will be occupied shortly.

RECRUITS TO L. o N.

Esthonia and Latvia Approved.

Geneva, September 15 The special commission which is investigating the applications for admission to the League has unanimously decided in favour of the admission of Esthonis and Latvia.

(Other Early und Special Telegrams on Page 2.)

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CHINESE NEWS.

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The accommodation on the nexto proceed with this matter at ship is very up-to-date, consisting this stage of the proceedings, and of luxurious suites, single and it was decided to proceed with the two berth rooms, many fitted appeal. with baths and/or private toilet The section containing the WATER POLO LEAGUE, facilities. The rooms are fitted words, the Court is satisfied

Interest in the Water Polo throughout with beds, not berths that alternative accommodation, and apper berths are unknown. reasonably equivalent as regards League is beginning to wane Each passenger will bave his or rent and suitability in all respects, through the club notfullalling their ber own wardrobe accommoda-is available," was quoted by Mr. fixtures as advertised. No match Alabaster, who submitted that was played at the V.R.C. last night. the meanis g of those words was HMS. Foxglove failed to appear Information has been received that the premises must be avail and the V.R.C.-U.A.C. match was from the head office of the Cana-able on the date of the judgment. postponed until the night fete this dian Pacific Railway Co. Mon-The facta were, said counsel, that evening:-- tres), that purchase bas

*be premises sought to be been made from the British recovered were 93, Counaugh:| Government

ex-Road Central. Alternative accom- man steam Tirpitz, built modation had been offered at 96. HMS. Foxglove. by the Vulcan Werks Actien Des Voeux Road West, which, Gesellschaft, Stettin. The Tir submitted counsel, was not such uitz was laid down in 1914 and a good position for appellants to completed her steam trials in

carry on their business. Defend oly this year. She is now being ants and plaintiffs were both converted into no oil burner.

firms who did, or who intended! The public rooms are very fine, to do, tre same class of business the winter garden on A deck as what was generally de-cribed,

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Games for this evening:- 6.15 p.m. Wiltshires v. RGA 5.45 pri HMS Tamar %.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

Our Canton correspondeat Clinging to the bottom of their being an especially fine spars Mr. Alabaster explained, a

At the Coronel to-day Paulina writes that a report is to hand boat which had been overturned ment, 53 by 44 feet. The ship is Californian merchants. Defend- from Shumchow that Mashaen in a rough sex, near Wagian, fitted with a large gymnasiomants had carried од their Frederick appears in "The Fasce has not been captured by Ngai's three men, who comprised the containing

up-to-date business at No. 93. Connaught of Roaring River" and at the The International Commission for Relief of the Russian Famine forces as previously stated, but crew, were yesterday picked up gymnastic appliances, also a Road Central for a considerable Kowloon Theatre the feature has resolved to convene a European conference of twenty-four was blockaded. Commander Lau by a passing fishing junk and spacious swimming bath 30 by 20 period and had naturally estabfilm is now "Playing the Game." States, including Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, and the Russiao Chan-wan, now in Kweitin, has brought to Aberdeen Village feet. A fos dining room santa lished good will in their asme-Page 12. border States, also the Red Cross organisation at Brussels on October been ordered to assist Ngai to where a report of the accident 252 persons. Two special rooms there. Defendants had a larger

The N.Y.K. intimate to cod- 6. Each country with be represented by pae delegate with power to attack that city.

was made to the police. Owi gare provided for children, one as staff and were an old established signees of cargo the arrival in vote. No further request will be made to the Soviet for an enquiry

The Kwangsi troops in Lùng-to the rough sea and wind, noa day room and one as a dining firm, while plaintiffs were only port of the Iyo Maru.—-ago 4. on the spot.

Lammert's are selling off Min tecsally formed, or possibly still obstinately attempt was made to tow back room.

at the Honahan defending the city by digging the overturned boat.

The second class is very com- in the proc-a of formation, and Plates, etc., great many trenches. Severa

fortable, taare being a large well carried on their business tem-Godown, on Monday.-Page 4.*

The World Theatre in their fabting is taking place daily. On the arrival of the str. Lai-fit dining room ondeck "C" with porarily, in one room in a board.

A ladies'ling bouse.

week-end programme is showing but the Cantonese troops, despite sang from Singapore yesterday above, on deck B, ̧ the difficult position of the place,nine Chinese stowaways who room and a large smoking room. The evidence tendered by big picture entitled "The Great ara proceeding step by step. were discovered concealed in No. The ship is fitted with a modara plaintiffs, said Mr. Alabaster, Game."-Page 4.

showed that it was not they who Lammert's are having a sale in A Peking telegram states that 3 batch were handed over to the laundry, Yen Wai-ching has been officially police. They were charged before

offered defendants alternative their salesrooms to-morrow noon. Altogether the Tirpitz is a appointed as chief representative Mr. G. N. Orme at the Police thoroughly equipped passenger other way about; defendants ranging from Mild Steel Bars to accommodation, but it was the when a miscellaneous selection. for China at the Pacific confer Court this morning. a plea of vessel and should prove herself offered plaintiffs alternative acRabbit Fur Stoles will be offered. ence. A uumber of advisors and guilty being returned. It was fine unit of the Canadian Pacific's secretaries have been engaged. stated by one of the defendants Pacific flee: Her cargo capacity commodation. The premises at Page 4 and over one bundred passages that they bad recently emigrated is 4820 tons weight, 3000 tons West had been rejected by both setter pup?

196, Des.. V ceux Road Has anyone found a Gordon If so, Consult advt. to Singapore but could not find measurement and in addition Shanghai telegrams report that work on their arrival, sad in athers is 600 tons measurement of of 96, Des Voeux Road Central

parties. Conusel submitted that on Page 4.

A Chandler chummy roadster in view of the possibility that the destitute condition had to make cold storage space. Fengtien troops will join hands the best of opportunities by re-

had been reasonably equivalent is going for $3,000-Page 4. The Tirpitz will be known as auto 93, Connaught Road Central with the south, Teo Kwan and Wa turning as stowawaya, A sentence Empress ship when she enters it might, be Pai-foo have decided to send dum of one month's hard labour was these wat ze in conformity with respondents would have gone assumed that London. September 15. Hung-ying back to Kwangsi with a inflicted in each case. Negotiations between masters and men as regards wage reduc- strong force for the purpose of

the prefix of ot er large ships of there. Counsel contended that tions of from four to eleven shillings weekly involving fifty thousand attacking Kwangtung in case the

the C.1.0.8. The new name has the Des Voeux West premises uot yet been definitely decided were not reasonably equivalent | workers broke down at to-day's meeting of the Joint Industrial Coun- latter should dispatch any forces cil of the soap and candle trades. The workers withdrew after the to the south.

is now taking place within 30.1 upon.

in all respects because the trou refusal of the employers to accept arbitration.

Both the Tirpitz and the Emble Szechnen troops, which have of Washan. another city in

of moving and been reinforced, have taken up Kwangsi still occupied by som+ press of Canada, which was good will had, to be taken into

defeated the offensive again near Ichang. of the

Kwangsi specially designed for the Pacific consideration.

Cordiality Enhanced by Admiral Hodges' Courtesy.

The Hague. September 15. The cordiality of Anglo-Dutch amenities bere has been greatly enhance by Rear Admiral Hodges causing a salate of twenty-one guns to be fired from the warship Coventry on leaving Ymuideo Docks, although not bound by navel usage to do so.

WAGE REDUCTIONS IN SOAP AND CANDLE TRADES.

Negotiations Break Down.

WIND-UP OF THE CRICKET SEASON.

Best of England Defeats Champion County.

London, September 15. The Best of England defeated the Champion County (Middlesex) by nine wickets.

have been booked.

To-Day's Exchange

The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was Za. 8Jgd.

The Weather.

Wa Pui-foo has decided to sup militarists. Gen. Neai Bong-ping trade of the Canadian Pacific, Mr. Alabaster then went into press the Szechuan military forces Commander of the Third Division will strive at Hongkong on the evidence and laid it was imTM

2 p.m. Barometer: 29.76. Tem with strong measures, and Chan of the Cantonese Army and 5,000 their maiden voyages within a possible on that evidence that it

perature

–86. Humidity — MADE Fook-loy has been appointed, f his men are storming the city, month of each other. By what could be found that the two pre- Commander-in-Chief.

It is reported that the enemy route they will come to the Farmises were equivalent in Mall Get We take the following from the troops are short of food and East has not been fixed. The respecta

suppias. Unless they surrender, Tirpitz is listed to reach the Mr. Justice Gompertz: Put it Canton Times:

According to a report received Gen. Ngal expects to capture this Hongkong in April next and the like this, you, the tens of,, Lone from Shumchow, serious fighting city very: 3001,

Canada In May,

dered these premises, thereby

Lighting Up Tim