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THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE.

Premier to Reach Washington on Opening Day. (Reuter's Service.)

London, October 21.

六拜 號弍廿月十英港香 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1921. 日式廿月九

Mr. Lloyd George and probably Mr. Balfour will sail on the Aquita oin for Washington on the 5th inst. and will arrive in time for the afternoon session on the oi ening day of the armaments confer-

The Premier will be absent from England about five weeks.

Enthusiastic Reception of Lord Beatty.

New York, October 21.

ence.

A squadron of American destroyers met the Aquitania with Lord The forts fired a salute of nineteen guns. and Lady Beatty aboard. Accompanied by Rear-Admiral Rodman as Honorary aide-de-camps and escorted by destroyers and seaplanes, Lord Beatty landed in Navy cutter and was enthusiastically welcomed by the crowd.

Later.

Escorted by a ring of seaplanes and a flotilla of destroyers and saluted by nineteen guns, Lord Beatty arrived in the harbour.

New York Confers Freedom of the City.

Later.

ANGLO-AMERICAN TREATY RESPECTING PROPERTY

Extension to Canada.

(Reuter's Service. )

Washington, October 21.

Mr. Hughes and Sir Auckland Geddes have a signed special treaty extending to Canads the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 with Great Britain regarding tenure and dispositions of property belonging to each of the countries' nationals in the territory of the other. 4

THE U.S. PEACE TREATIES.

Troops to Move out of Germany.

Washington, October 31.

It is declared at the State Department that, following the exchange of ratifications of the German Tresty, American troops are expected to begin to move out of Germany within a fortnight.

REPORTED FRANCO-KEMALIST AGREEMENT. Railway-operating Concession.

Constantinople. October 21.

Lord Beatty was accorded a huge reception. He made a

It is reported from Angora, that a Franco-Kemalist agreement procession through a sea of flags and was welcomed by the Go has been signed, France agreeing to a modification of the frontier For of New York State and the Mayor of New York. His lord-which henceforth will follow the Bagdad Railway as far as Disibin. ship received the freedoms of the city.

The French have secured a concession to work the railway.

THE SITUATION IN PORTUGAL

Protection of British.

London, October 21. The British Minister at Lisbon has requested proper protection of British lives and property. The Authorities in reply denied that the British are endangered, and stated that the Government has The Minister reported that bands of ample forces to keep order. armed civilians on the night of the 19th inst. assassinated the late Premier, M. Santos, and two well-known officers and looted a num- ber of clubs.

British Warship Ordered to Lisbon.

Later.

Owing to representations from British residents at Lisbon, the Admiralty has ordered the British warship Calypso to proceed im- inediately to Lisbon from the Mediterranean. It is reported that all is quiet at Lisbon.

U.S. RAILWAYMEN'S DISPUTE.

Workers' Reply to Labour Board's Proposals.

Chicago, October 21.

The Labour Board has sent President Harding its report of the meeting with the railway men's leaders. The report has not been published, but it is known that the Board made three proposals: (1), the railways to make effective the entire redactions of freights authorised by the Board in July; (2) the railways to refrain from asking for a further wage reduction until the July wage-cuts have reen translated into rate reductions; and (3), the unions to suspend or withdraw the strike order.

It appeared that the labour leaders were willing to accept the Srst two proposals, but declared that they would not arrange to call off the strike; therefore any settlement must be made before the 30th, inst, otherwise the strike would occur automatically.

Government's Strong Stand.

Chicago. October. 21.

The Labour Board has assumed jurisdiction in the railway to the dispute to dispute and has summoned the parties meet the Boari on the 26th. inst. It is anderstood that all the Government Departments have agreed to act together if either sile openly defies the Labour Board. Thus the latter's action mesas there will not be a strike on the 30th inst.. unless the Unisa chooses to defy the Government, since it is valikely that a decision will be giren before that date.

GERMAN PRESS ON THE SILESIAN AWARD.

Alleged Mineral Preponderance of Polish Area.

Berlin. October 21. Commenting on the Upper Silesian decision, Fornaerts believes the result will be that the whole zinc production of the region con- cerned will fall to Poland, also 85 per cent. of the coal 70 per cent. of the steel, and 65 per cent. of the iron production. The paper emphasises that Germany thus loses valuable taxation resources, and says that the Entente must recognise that the Peace Treaty now requires further revision.

The Independent Socialist organ Friheit resignedly accepts the situation, but 'arges negotiations with Poland with a view to arranging economic conditions as favourably as possible. The Pan- German Deutsche Zeitung demands peremptory rejection of the decision.

THE ELLERMAN LINE.

Additional Service to the East.

London, October 21.

The Ellerman and Bucknali Steamship Co. is inaugurating on December 2 a passenger service troin Liverpool to the Straits, China, and Japan. The first departure will be that of the City of Manchester followed a month later by the new twin-screw liner, the City of Simla.

COMMONWEALTH LOAN IN THE OLDJCOUNTRY.

London, October 21.

SHANGHAI RACE CLUB'S GIFT.

Princess Opens Ward at Charing Cross Hospital.

London, October 21. Princess Louise dedicated the Shanghai Race Club Ward at Charing Cross Hospital and paid a warm tribute to the generosity of the members. Mr. Barkill. representing the Club, explained the origin of the gift.

RUSSIAN FAMINE RELIEF.

Dutch Second Chamber Refuses to Provide Credit.

The Hagne, October 21, The Second Chamber has rejected by 45 votes to 28 the resolution of the Communist member. M. Wemkoops, arging the Government to provide credit for the Russian famine relief.

TRAFALGAR DAY CEREMONY.

London, October 21, Trafalgar Day was celebrated with the usant ceremonies. large crowd at the Nelson Column viewed the wreaths from the Dominions and India and from the branches of the Navy League in the Dominions, China, and Japan.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

London, Oct. 21.

Referring to the interchange of complimentary telegrams be- tween the Pope and King George on the subject of Ireland, Devalera has telegraphed the Popa, hoping that the "ambiguities" of the King's reply will not mislead him into believing that the people of Ireland own allegiance to the British King. He declares that the independence of Ireland was formally proclaimed by regularly elect- ed representatives of the people, and ratified by subsequent plebis- eites He adds that the troubles arose through the rulers of Britain seeking to impose their will on Ireland by brute force to reb the Irish of liberty. He expresses a desire for peace and friendship with Britain, but concludes that no consideration will ever induce the Trish to abandon the constancy which, through persecution and martyrdom, have proved the reality of the people's attachment to the faith of their fathers and national freedom.

THE PORTUGUESE REVOLUTION.

Lisbon, Oct. 21. The revolution threatening for two months broke out yesterday, when the warships in the barbour gave the signal, which was replied to by the revolutionaries in Lisbon commanded by Colonel Coelho, who occupied without resistance strategic poirts in the eits. resignation of the Granjo Cabinet was accepted by President Almeida. Granjo was arrested and shot in the Arsenal. A new Cabinet ander Coelho was constituted. All is quiet in Lisbon.

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ARMED ROBBERY.

Chinese Shot at Yaumati.

A daring rubbery, resulting in the shooting and wounding of a Chinese, took place at Fauzali last night.

Just after darkness had set in six men made their appearance at the ground floor of No. 181 Shanghai Street which is occupied on one side by a jeweller's and on the other shop by a money changer's. The fokis were held up with revolvers whilst a hasty search was made of the premises, resulting in the securing of jewellery, money and property to the value of about $1,000.

Staying two minutes in the robbers eventually shop, the made their departure, and an attempt made by the fokis to give chase was frustrated by the firing of two random shots into the shop which had the desired effect. At that hour the street was fairly crowded, bat tiring their revolvers at random the robbers effected an escape.

A foki of another shop fartber down the street who happened to

It is reported from Lisbon that ex-Ministers Granjo, Machado Dossantos. Carlos Maia and Carlos Treytas Silva have been assassinated by the revolutionaries, and Leal wounded. The foregoing lacks "confrmation direct from Lisbon, but a censoredbe in the line of fire was wount- telegram from Reuter at Lisbon (19th ingt) states that guns were Traffic then fired in the morning and replied to from the sea.

London, Oct. 21. The British Foreign Office has received confirmation of the assassination of the Fortuguese ex-Premier Granjo.

stopped.

THE EXPORT CREDITS SCHEME.

London, Oct. 21.

It is pointed out that £25,000,000 will not be the sole contribution of the Government towards the Export Credits scheme, but may be regarded only as an insurance premium.

ed in both lega. He was removed to the Kwong Wah Hospital by the police who had been attracted to the scene by the noise of friog- Detectives and the regular police wers dispatched from the Police Station soon after tha occurrence, but in spite of a strick search made of the district and outlying area, no trace of the robbers was found.

CHINESE NEWS.

Lepers Escape to Hongkong.

Thus it is estimated the-

In- capital that may be released may reach a total of £500,000,000. mense trade is anticipated from the encouragement given the Crown Colories.

In an interview Sir C. Stockton, President of the Manchester AChamber of Commerce, doubted whether the extended Export Credits

scheme would be much used by exporters of cotten to Far Eastern" He declared that provided there was reasonable con- markets. fidence on both sides, existing financial facilities were ample. difficulties is trading in the big Eastern markets were largely due to inflated values and subsequent slump. The abnormal positionnection with the the de eation of was gradually righting itself. There were distinct signs of normal lepers as a result of which over activities of trade in those ceatres being gradually restored.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS. THE SILESIA DECISION.

Leadon, Oct. 20. Notifying Germany and Poland of the new Upper Silesian frontiers, the Conference of Ambassadors points out that the de cision necessarily leaves considerable majorities on both sides of It i to disconnect important interests. the boundary and tends requests the immediate appointment of plenipotentiaries to negotiate į a Germano-Polish convention. Meantime it threatens, in the event of either party obstructing loyal execution of the terms, to take any to ensure the complete carrying out of the

London, Oct. 21.

measures necessary decision.

The award provides for a Germano-Polish agreement laying down the reasures rescived by the Allies for a fifteen years period. during which the economic rights of both parties will be safeguarded. A Mines Commission of two Poles and two Germans, with a neutral President, will be appointed to assist and eventually replace the Allied Plobiscite Commiss on.

ZACCO VANZETTI. '.

London, Oct. 21.

NEW RENTS ORDINANCE.

Desirable Amendments.

wasity.

'Our Cantan correspondent The freports that the police have lately increased their vigilance in con-

100 have been captured. The consequsace is that a number of lepers have fled to Hongkong and

the last occasion.

Chan Tao-lin ha bern asked to investigate the report that the Harbia-Hook Lung Klang railway is to be reconstructed by a Rosso- American syndicate.

distress warrants for amounts in Macao.

A report from Wuchow states standard rent, excess of the apparent in the hope, often well that the majority of Li Lit founded, that the tenant will have chuen's forces have arrived at

the means neither

norte Kweilin and will soon proceed to knowledge to resist such an illeg. Hungchow to join other forces. It is notified in the Governmental distress by means of ordinary Presiden: Son Yat-sen will take Gazette that it is proposed to civil proceedings. with their the oath in the presence of the introduce Bill to amend the attendant expense and technical-expeditionary army.

which Rents Ordinance

A Peking telegram says that recently passed,

Claase & makes it a criminal the Cabinet, after meeting to The Objects and Reasons state, fence, paoishable with & fine of consider the latest Japanese com- the Shadtong munication inter alia, that "the object of this $1,000, for any person to do any question, has decided to reply bill is to make in the Rents Ordin-act mula fide in order to induce s ance, 1921. certain amendments tenant to quit. Tale clause has reaffirming what was stated ont which experience has shown to be been inserted because of com- desirable.

plaints that certain landlords have Clause proposes to amend been removing windows and eve section 4 (1) { of the principal staircases in order to drive their

a to oblige suytenants out. ordinance so

Clause 7 provides that a notice A number of American representatives of Britain and France, landlord giving notice to his tea- including the Ambassador at London, have received threatening ant under that paragraph to state to quit given under section 4 (1) letters in connection with Zacco Vanzetti. Communists at Brest definitely what he proposes to do in of the principal Ordinance ed the last Cabinet meeting. paraded the streets, sang the revolutionary song and broke the win- The paragraph in question gives shall not be valid unless given or the landlord the right togive cotice confirmed by leave of the court. Zacco Vanzetti was one of the Italian "Reds" convicted of the only when he intends either to It also provides that, even if leave murder of a paymaster in an attempted rubbery. Italian radicals pull down the domestic tenement in America are collecting a nationwide fund for his defence.

THREATENED U.S. RAILWAY STRIKE.

Washington, Oct. 21, In preparation for the threatened general railway strike, the Government announces the completion of its plans for the move ment of food, fuel and other primary commodities.

Mr. Hoover has announced that the Department of Commerce is prepared to co-ordinate the efforts of States and municipalities to continue the transport of primary commodities in the event of a strike. Motor trucks and water transport will be used as well as railroads. The large industries are mobilising supplies to avoid a shortage.

dows of the American Consulate.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE.

Londoo. October 21.

Five Millions at 6 per cent.

The governing body of the International Labour Office at Underwriting is progressing of the new Commonwealth loan of Geneva has unanimously agreed to elect Lord Burnham President £5,000,000 at 6 par cent issued at £96 and red-erable 1931-41. is understand that £1,000,000 is now money: the balance is forf the International Labour Conference_:/ redeeming £2,000,000 bills and £2,000,000 other debts.

THE IRISH CONFERENCE.

Further Adjournment.

Loadon. October 21.

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The Irish Conference adjourned until the 24th inst. after an hour and a half sitting.

JAPANESE NAVAL BASE IN S. AMERICA.

Denial of Report.

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París, October 21. The Japanese Embassy denies a report from Buenos Aires that Japan is seeking to obtain islands off the Coast of Chile as a naval base.

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Clause 3 proposes to make a light technical alteration which is intended to make it quite clear

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The Premier has again assumed the duties of his office and attend-

News in To-day's New Advertisements. or to reconstruct it in such a way given, the lesste may appis ut s to make it techoically a new any time for damages if he can

was not The Hongkong Theatre is building. It is feared that some prove that the notice landlores may attempt to use this bona fide. Section 4 (1) (D) of the running "Flare-up Sal" as the

cases where the lessor gives notice Page 12. - paragraph mala fide and with no principal Ordinance deals with film feature over the week-end.

A Statutory Meeting of the real intention of pulling down or to quit on the ground that he reconstruction, and it is thought intends to pull down or re-Hoogkong and Canton Ice Manu- that to require particularity in the construct the domestic tenement. Facturing Co. will be held on notice may be some additional Clause 4 has been inserted in the November 10-Page 4.

bill because it appears that The Automobile Association certain landlords are using this Meeting will be held on Tuesday Provision moto fide, ie, in cross-Page.

The Kowloon Theatre re-openk where they havo no real intention) that any summary offence created

of reconstruction and are pre-to-night, the big picture being in the principal Ordinance or

The Weaker Sex "-Pape 12. amending Ordinance is to be tried pared to abandon their alleged

intention to re-construct provided A pale, fawn-coloured cloak is before a magistrate.

The object of clause 4 is to give that the tenant is prepared to pay missing. See notice on page 4

Whiteaways advertise Viyella the summary court power to an increased reat

Clause 8 provides that a cotice to-day.-Page 7. transfer to the original jurisdic- tion of the Supreme Court actions) to quit given by a lessee is not to which under the principal Or- affect any sub-leases, unless the

Is It Merely A Rumour? dinance would otherwise have latter concurs with the notice.

Clause 9 provides that an eject- From San Francisco The British agent at Moscow reports that a company has been to be tried in the summary formed in Moscow to do basiness in foreign countries on behalf of jurisdiction. A transfer of this ment order against a lessee is not rumours of a proposed reorganiza the Soviet on a commission basis. The founders were formerly kind might be desirable where to affect say sub-lessee. This tion of the Pacific Mail Steamship action relating to the provision is taken from the Company. It is stated, indeed that leading merchants of Moscow. The formation of the company is an

Mr. George J. Baldwin, prevideat tenancy bad already English Act. the first step towards removing the foreign trade of Russia from the same

been commenced in the original Clanse 10 provides that upon of the company, has promised to direct management of the Soviet Government.

jurisdiction and where such ic- the determination of the in- make an immediate statement matter and to give tion could not be transferred to terest of a lessee any sub-lessee on the

of the new scheme. the stomary jurisdiction. In becomes a statutory tenant of the details such an event it might be highly head landlord on the same terms However, the local office of thconvenient that the two actions as he would have held from bir the company bas heard nothing of should be heard separately in immediate landlord if the latter's the matter so that it may be taken tenancy continued, but at the ss certain that Mr. Baldwin has differerent courts...

standard rent. This is also taken yet made no statement, if ever he

does. from the English Act.

RUSSIAN FOREIGN TRADE.

London, Oct. 21.

REPARATIONS.

Paris, Oct. 20- The Reparations Commission has intimated its concurrence with the general principles of the Loucheur-Rathenas agreement of 29th August, but considers it durogates from the Versailles Therefore it refers the derogations Treaty, especially Article 237.

to the respective Governments.

Clanse 5 of the bill is intended to check the practice of issuing

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