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CONFERENCE OPENS.

DELEGATES ACCOMPANIED BY "GUN-MEN" !

A HEART-TO-HEART TALK,

Conference Adjourns Till Thursday,

(Reuter's Service.)

London, October 11. The Irish conference has opened at Downing Street. A crowd, chiefly Irish sympathisera, cheered the Sinn Fein delegates, and sang bymus after the proceedings opened. Mr. Chamberlain, with lumbago, was absent.

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THE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM.

Suggestion of a Captain of Industry.

(Reuter's Service.}

Labour Confers with Cabinet Committee.

London, October 11.

KINGLE COPY: 10 CIR.

530 PER ANNUM

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

New Zealand's Representative,

[ Rexter's Service. )

Washington (N.Z.), October 11.

GLASS

WARE

· KOWLOON · FIRE ENQUIRY,

Delay on the Telephone,

POOR WATER SUPPLY.

London, October 11. Addressing the Federation of British Industries at Glasgow on į. The Hon. Sir John W. Salmond, Judge of the Supreme Court of

A Court of Inquiry assembled. the subject of unemployment, Sir Peter Rylands, President of the New Zealand, will represent that country at the Washington Con

at Gun Club Hill Barraoke this Federation, urged that in order to get industry re-started taxation forends.

Investigate the should be reduced, even if is means additional borrowing. Ha dadge Salmond, born at N. Shields in 1882, was professor of morning to heartily supported the suggestion that the requirements of the British law in Australasian universities and author of text-books, on juris- causes, eto, of the fire which Colonies and Dependencies should be immediately examined and gadenoR. He was Command to the Law Družina Estón af khe N.Z. 000urred in the lines of the Hongkong Male Corps Detach- Orders placed in Britain for railway material and other articles, for Government, then Solicitor-Gönazal, and last yake was appointed to

ment on Saturday and to estimate which payment should be made by loan at low interest, Sach the Bench.)

U.S. Government Preparing.

the damage to Government pro...“ policy would help to reliers unemployment and restore Britain's

perty. The Court was composed position as a creditor nation.

Washington, October 11. Mr. Hughes, the State Secretary, bas summoned the first meet-H ESRG.A. (President) Major at Major T.M. Wakefield, D.SO. ing for to-morrow of the American representatives for the disarma HM. Edwards, D80, RL, ment conference. It is expected that the meeting will consider major. G.N. Humphreys, D&O. reports of the progress of the Government Departments in working 0.0.8.48.C., Capt. É. Foz,

data which the conference will need when the discussion of O.B. MO. O.C. maments begins,

US. Will Not Attempt to "Dominate Proceedings.” Capt. J.LG. Carter, 0.8.E, Q¤ Transport RAS.C., and Capt. G.E Oxspring, Command Official quarters fully realise that the Conference must assemble Veterinary Officer, R.A.V.C.

Mr J. P. Robinson`said be in the friendliest spirit on the part of all parties if anything is to be accomplished. It is therefore considered necessary that the Con-heard of the fire abortly after ference itself should arrange the method of procedure which seams half-past two on Saturday after- Best salted to promota agreement. The American delegates will

When be scrived on the therefore only anggest methods of considering

scene the office block was well jects outlined in the agenda which are generally accepted slight and the stables were born- by the Governments concerned. It is emphasised that the American ing. He proceeded to save the délegates will in every way take precautions againgat any office docum-nts, some of which appearance of attempting to dominate the proceedings, and it is were already barning. About hoped that the other delegates will be animated by the same spirit-half-an-hour later he went to the

first and more complex questions subsequsatly.

Six Labour representatives had a two hours meeting with the Cabinet Unemployment Committee at Downing Street this evening Irish Procession to Delegates Headquarters.

after the Irish Conference had adjourned and explained the Labour Later.

proposal for dealing with unemployment, including the stimulation When the Irish conference adjourned till the afternoon armed of production, housing, road-making, and national relief works for Irishmen and women marched in procession to the West-end to the the development of earstɔrises of public utility. The Premier delegates' headquarters at Kensington, waving Sinn Feic flags and thanked the deputation, and intimated that he would most probably singing Irish hymns and songs, varied by cries of "Up Sinn Fein!"see them again in order to discuss the Government's proposals.

London, October 12 - There were only a few spectators when the conference resumed. No

The unemployment conference unanimously passed a resolation record was taken of the afternoon's conversations, which were in the nature of a heart-to-heart talk. Sinn Fein stenographers were not based on the proposals mentioned in an earlier message. admitted.

The Press Association says that a curious feature of the Confer ence was the fact that the Irish delegates arrived attended by "gun-1 men". Each car bad an armed guard, the arms being plainly visible in the men's pockets as they took their seats beside the drivers.

·

U. S. MEDAL FOR THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR.

Later.

the sub-

BOOD.

Barracks,

The conference this afternoon lasted an hour and a half, and was British Government Adjusts Curious Misunderstanding with suggested that minor and easy questions should be disposed of stables and found that a number adjourned till 11 o'clock on Thursday.

SILESIAN COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

German Concern Over Rumoured Decision.

London, October 11.

General Pershing.

London, October 11.

of them had already been barat. The Fire Brigade had arrived, " but the water pressure was poor. The President: In fact, it wan Got doing any good at all?-No good at all.

Ia reply

& farther question, witness said the fre The National Belge announces that the Government has also appliances Were being used. Sergt. A. Long, R.A.SC., gare

Additional French Representatives.

Paris, October 11. Members of the Cabinet, Admiral Debon, and General Bust will also attend the Washington Conference.

Belgian Financial Delegates Appointed.

Brussels, October 11.

to

An incident which, according to American despatches, WAS, threatening to develop unfavourably to Anglo-American relations has now. apparently, been settled. General Pershing who, as mentioned in a cable of the 2nd inat, deposited the Congressional Medal on the Tomb of the French Unknown Soldier, has been waiting for the British Government to fix a date for the ceremony The Silesian recommendations committee of the League, of laying a medal on the Unknown Warrior's Tomb in Westminster appointed M. Francqui, of the Societe General Baloique and M. mantioned yesterday, has now communicated with the Supreme Abbey, but, tinag of the failure of the British officials to reply to Cattier, of the Overseas Bank, to represent Belgium at the Washing-evidence to the effect that when Council in Paris, but till the Council publishes the communication Ambassadorial enquiries, yesterday ordered the American battalion ton Conference. it is impossible to conarm the reports emanating from Paris and of honour to retura to Coblenz. From Paris it is now announced Geneva that the recommendations favour Poland. to whom, it is that the British Government last ereging telegraphed to Paris alleged, Koenigshuette has been assigned, bit, according to & Berlin expressing pleasure at the proposed visit of General Pershing and message, the reports bave intensely excited Germany, where there is assuring him of the warmest welcome. It was explained that Ministers were absent from town last week-end, but that when they already talk of the Wirth Government resigning. The Press is heatedly discussing the question, and it is significant that official returned the question was promptly dealt with.

prominence is given to an article in the Berliner Tageblatt declaring that if the League of Nations is an accessory to French attempts to ruin Gerroan democracy, the Government will be forced to resign. as it would be impossible to carry out the reparations obligations. Moreover, Germany's doors would be closed tightly against bankrupt Poland, at present longing for German goods.

With reference to German reports that Britain intimated opposition to the supposedly pro-Polish recommendations of th committee, it is authoritatively declared in London that the Allied Premiers will abide by the decision and accept the League's day pronouncement.

[Yesterday's cable stated: Rumours in the French and Swiss Press that a hitch' bas occurred owing to the refusal of certain Powers to accept the committee's recommendation of modifications of the so-called Sforza line of partition are not confirmed by a Geneva message, which says that the committee's deliberations, not yet finished, are shrouded io complete secrecy; but the rumours have caused the deepes: pessimista in Germany, where it is taken for granted that the Sforza line will be maintained.]

TRADE MARKETS SHOW ACTIVITY.

U.S. EMERGENCY TARIFF.

Period Extended.

Washington, October 11. Under Bill which was favourably reported upon to- by the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives the emergency tariff at present in force, instead of expiring on November 27, will remain in force until February 1. The life of the dye embargo will also be extended.

Coping with Unemployment

Readjustment and reduction of railway rates are among the re- commendations formulated for presentation to the national on- employmen: conference which is meeting at Washington with the object of securing permanent betterment of the nation's commerce, and industry, with consequent relief in unemployment." The re- solution, which was formulated by a committee of the conference, also asks for limitation of the world's armaments and for action with a view to minimising Ductuations in the international exchange.

THE PANAMA CANAL BILL.

FINANCE OF AUSTRALIAN STATES."

be heard of the fire he went straight to the stables. The West ond was all abisse. A number of civilians and himself made several attempts to rescue the mules, but the beat was too intense. Some N.S.W. Government Disregards American Offers. of the mules themselves were on fire. When witness arrived the Sydney, October 11.

animals at the East end had The Treasurer, Mr. Lang, reterring to the £3,000,000 loan New already been rescued. The Ser- South Wales is raising in London, said that since the Government geant and some civilians got the was formed in 1920 several offers of loans bad been received from carts out and then he noticed that America, but none had been favourably considered. The strongest the Fire Brigade were there but American banks were now pressing the Government to open loso they could not get sufficient pres- negotiations.

FRENCH EX-GENERALISSIMO PLACED ON RESERVE LIST.

Paris, October 11. Marshal Nivelle, the ex-Commander-in-Chief, has been placed on the Reserve list.

[Other Telegrams on Page 2.)

EARLIER

A GENERAL FIGHT.

sure of water.

The next witness called was Q.M.S. Foster, R.A.O.C. Thi witness called up the Water Police and asked them to warn the Fice Brigade, and then pro- ceeded to the fire.

The Brigade arrived about ten minutes Inter, which would be about ten minutes. to three.

Q... Smith, R.G.A. said bə rang up for the Fire Brigade and the operator asked him for the ', number. "D-the nober, witness replied, "give in the Fire Brigade." The operator then said;“you must tell me the num- ber." and witness replied, "your Charges of disorderly behaviour Fire Brigade". Then witness got d-fool. put me on to the

Trouble at Bailey's Shipyard.

in respect of an attempt to in-

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent.) HEAVY DAMAGES AGAINST NEWSPAPER. Britain Secures Orders for Rails.

Singapore, Oct. 11. London, October 11.

Lo the "Straits Timea" libel case timidate the workmen employed through to Sergt. Alexander, who The commerce markets show that there is a growing demand

the Chief Justice found for the at Bailey's shipyard at Kowloon was in charge of the Brigade. for iros ware. A feature of the situation is the energy of British

New York Press Hostile, but President Said to be Satisfied. plaintiffs and awarded five thous were preferred against two Chi-Witness noticed that the time by the K.C.C. clock was between manufacturers in seeking export orders, particularly for rails and

and dollars damages and costs, nese by Inspector Aris at the railway material. Useful orders for rails have been secured by

New York, October 11. including the cost of the Police Court this morning. One of twenty and fifteen minutes to British firms at prices which effectually disposed of American and The Press is actively discussing the Panama Bill The World commission Australia.

to

He the defendants is alleged to be a

three. He knew that he got Continental competition. A fair volume of business has been secured in a leader emphasises the embarrassment President Harding must declared that the defendants had labour agitator whose activities He then went to assist at the through before Q.M.S. Foster. in semi-finished lines also, owing to firmer foreign quotations. The feel in inviting Britain to a disarmament conference while the entirely failed in their plea amongst the men led to the recent fire. Water was thrown.on the Continental situation does not show any sign of improvement. Republican Congress is turning a solemn treaty with Britain into a of justification. The evidence strike at the Tard.

The wool sales opened with strong and active Home and Con-scrap of paper. The Journal of Commerce declares that the proposed established that the Cold Storage The police statement` was to

matsheds, but it appeared to have tinental competition, there being advances of 5 per cent. and 10 per amendment is indefensible, sad that it is the plain duty of the Co. had not made excessive profits the effect that a dispute occurred

no affect. The Fire Brigade cent respectively compared with September..

President to veto it. Republican leaders state that the question and that nothing that could be at the yard yesterday sa a result tender arrived about six minutes might be settled diplomatically before a final decision is taken by called profiteering bad taken place. of which a general fight arose in after receiving the call and

Inter: the engine came Congress on the Borah Bill, which wi" probably lie indefinitely on it was Decessary to make the which two Chinese were injured, hoses were connected a gol five the table of the House of Representatives Certainly nothing will be damages substantial enough to re- as a consequence a charge - of done until after the disarmament conference.

compense the plaintiffs for the disorderly behaviour and assault through and then the pressure was minutes before the water carte It is understood that President Harding and Senator Lodge damage they had undoubtedly was preferred against the two insufficient to reach the surage discussed the position. and President Harding is represented as sustamed through the libel and to defendants. being perfectly satisfied with the passage of the Bill by the Senate signify the finning of the Court re- Mr. M. Watson, who appeared from the other hose, which was shed. There was a feeble supply and indisposed to intervene.

garding the total lack of foundation for the prosecution, opposed the directed on the West end of the for the charges made and persisted firing of a small sum when the stable.

Further evidence was given by cussed at the Court hearing this Indian military men, one- of whom, was thé first person to discover the fire. This said be walked

Cotton Trade Prospects Brighter.

London, October 11. Sir Edwin Stockton, President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in a speech said that the prospects of the cotton trade were brighter. thanks to more orders. More machinery will be started shortly.

- RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE BEGINS ITS TASK.

Combatant Services to be Questioned.

NEW SWEDISH CABINET.

in.

Stockholm, October 12

A new Cabinet has been formed with M. Branting as Premier and Foreign Secretary.

M. Branting, who has already been Premier, is a Socialist, but of the disruptive type.]

London, October 11. The Economy Committee beaded by Sir Eric Geddes, which is considering the expenditure of Government Departments, held its not first meeting to-day at Glenapp Castle, the Scottiab residence of Lord Inchcape. It is expected that the meetings will last weeks. It is understood that the Committee will specially consider Treasury memoranda on the Army, Navy and the Air Force and ask for evidence from the fighting Services before their representatives start for Washington.

THE "ROWAN " DISASTER.

Official Death-Roll.

London, October 12′′ The oficial death-roll of the Rowan has now reached 36.

MEXICAN AND U.S. SAILOR IN FATAL AFFRAY. Washington, October 12,

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THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

Singapore, Oct. 11.

question of bail came to be dis-

Mr. G.N. Orme thought that Ko

morning.

A Committee has been formed the defendants were charged only

not within bis, powern to refuse

The

to make arrangements for the with disorderly conduct, it was past the matabeds and on looking Prince of Wales' visit in the spring bail but if the police believed back noticed that they were coder the chairmanship of the

ablaze. The fire appeared to have Colonial Secretary, Babject to the that heavy sum would ensure started in the end facing the against the possibility of further

Prince's approval, the strange-disaffection at the Yard, he would barracks. It was one big fame. ments will include an -address on landing, a reception at Govern-fix the bail at $250, instead of The witness demed having been

smoking in the vicinity. The American Consul at Tampico has notffed the State Department House, the unveiling of a war $50 as he intended.

The hearing is proceeding sa The defendants were remanded ment that an unidentified Mexican stabbed to death an American memoria), a visit to the Malay-

we go to preRS, sailor.

Barnean exhibition of arts and on this recognizance.

MOB LAW ́IN TEXAS.

New York, October, 112)

---| drafts; the witnessing of a yacht

{race, a banquet and ball at Govern

ment House, a visit to Jobare, attendance at Singapore Haces and an ex-servicemen's dinner, a forsh-

A message from Leerburg (Tex.) states that a mob seisel and light proosion, Dyak, dancing, burned at the stake a negro youth charged with sessult upon girl of extentire decomntions of the town eight years.

BIRKENHEAD WATER BCHLKE

COMPLETED..

·At- cost of one and a balf million pounds, Birkenhead water scheme has been complétéd, -

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand to-day was fa. 111⁄41⁄2d.. The Weather

$ pan. Baromatar:≈10.09. Tem♫ Iperature r--/77. Homily 2

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