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SFOUNDED VERY WAN #+RE+X## THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1921. 日登十月十

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THE FRANCO-KEMALIST AGREEMENT.

CONFLICTING FRENCH AND BRITISH VERSIONS.

What Additional Features Does New Agreement

Contain

(Reuter's Service. )

Paria, November 9. A seci-official statement denies that the Franco-Turkish agree- ment is new and that the treaty was unknown to the British Govern

ment. It declares that the identical agreement, the text of which has beer in the hands of the British Government since April 4, with the exception of insignizant modifications. It is not opposed to the Treaty of Sevres, because the latter implicitly lapsed when the Allies invited representatives of the Angora Government to come to London. 1: concludes that France has confined herself to terminat ing hostilities on the Syrian frontiers, and the agreement, by hasten. ing the return of peace in the East, will serve the interests of the Christian minorities everywhere and calm people's minds in the British Dominions.

The British Standpoint.

London, November 9.

In regard to statements in the French Press that Britain never objected to the agreement between M. Briand and Bekir Sami Bey of March 1. its authoritatively stated that, on the contrary, the British Government most strongly objected and only discontinued its protests when it was clear that the screement had become a dead letter owing to the refusal ni tue Angora & wernment to ratify it

The new Franco-Kemalist agreement goes farther than the o'l on many important points. For example, it declares that the state of war between France and Turkey has ended, whereas the March Agreement only spoke of a cessation of hostilities. It is thought strange that France should conclade separate peace with the Angora Government, when the British Government in convers tions with the Greek delegation in London, unwaveringly adhere to the principle that negotiations with the belligerents should only be conducted by the Allies in the strictest unison.

French and British Cabinets to Settle Points.

Paris, November 9.. The papers comments on Lord Curzon's memorandum regard ing the Franco-Turkish agreement are sober and moderate. Conf dence is expressed that the apprehensions felt in certain British quarters are quite groundless. All misgivings are to be dispelled a soon as the French and Brinsis Governments have an opportunity of thrashing out the factM.

No Par amentary Discussion at Present.

London, November V. In the House of Canimons, Mr. Chamberlain said that the fiovernment hoped to finish business to-morrow, after which Parliament would be prorogued. Asked whether the Government would give an opportunity for discussion of the Franco-Kemalis: agreement, Mr. Chamberlainaaid that he had consulted Lord Curzon, Nothing could usefully be said at present, as communications were proceeding between the Governments.

Christians Given 20 Days to Evacuate.

Athens, November 9.

The newspapers learn that Greeks and other Chrstians in Cilicia have been given twenty day to leave the territory evacuated by the French and occupied by the Kemalists. The Greek Govern- ment is considering measures to assist the retu ze rs.

FRENCH CONCERN OVER GERMAN CURRENCY.

Strong Measures Advocated.

Paris, November 9. Some concern is felt about the steady decline of German currency, dus apparently to large transfers of funds abroad by Ger- man industrial firms and heavy German buying of foreign

securities.

There is some tikeliness that the German pagments on the score of reparations due in December and January will be met with difficults.

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

Movement by British Women's Societies.

(Reuter's Service. }

London, November 9.

SINGLE COPY: 10 CTE

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THE IRISH NEGOTIATIONS.

Vital Disens ions with Ulster.

(Reut Service. }

EDISON

LAMPS

London, November 9. Sixty-nine women's organizations, representing three millia | The Ulster Calinet arrived in London this morning and Im- members of social, political, and industrial societies, are sending mediately assembled at the Savoy Hotal to discuss the written delegates to the League of Nations demonstration at the Central proposals submitted to them for an All-Ireland Parliament, after Hall, Westminster, on the evening of Armistice Day, when Lady which it was announced that they unanimously approved the firm Astor, Lady Bonham Carter, and others will speak on the Washing-attitude maintained by Sir James Craig in the interests of Ulster. ton Conference.

Mr. Balfour's Belief.

better worl

Mr Lloyd George has arranged to meet the Ulstar representatives to-morrow evening to give further information and explanations of many questions raised, after which the Ulster Cabinet will submit itm final replies in writing.

Breaches of Truce.

London, November 9.

London, November 9. Mr. Balfour bas landed at Montreal. Interviewed, he expressed the belief that the Washington Conference would do much to promote

Suspension of U.S. Naval Programme?

In the House of Commana at question time, Mr Brown stated Washington. November 9. that the police in Iraland reported 595 breaches of the truse; includ. Reports that the Senate might pass the Pomerene resolution to 296 cases of kidnapping, in 144 of which persons had been In 150 cases the breaches related to drilling, etc. not suspending the United States Dayal building programme gained released, increased credence when it became known that Senator Poserene entailing interference with individuals

Mr. Brown stated that number of kidnappers had been bad visited President Harding urging the propriety of such action as being the best evidence of American good faith.

punished.

The speaker referred to in the above message is presumably American Delegates and Public Committee Co-operating.

Mr. T. W. Brown, the Unionist member for Down (North)} Washington, November 7.

It is understood that at a joint meeting between the American disarmar en delegates and a advisory committee of twenty-on, consisting of Government experts and representatives of the public, Mr. Hughes (Secretary of State) presented an preliminary survey of the problems to be dealt with, and ex-Senator Sutherland pledged the fullest co-operation of the advisory committee, of which he is chairman.

CLOSER ANGLO-CHINESE TRADE RELATIONS.

THE NATIONAL FINANCES,

A Gloomy Picture that is Not so Gloomy.

London, November 9.

In the House of Commons, Sir Robert Horne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, drew a gloomy picture of the national finances. The (estimated surplus of £97,000,000 has entirely disappeared owing to the coal stoppage and railway agreement. Revenue has been sur- prisingly good, as the Income-tax and the Estate. Customs, and Excise duties have exceeded expectations, showing that the people had greater reserves of wealth than was suspected.

Strong Appeal by Chinese Charge d'Affaire's.

The House would require to harden its heart and cat its coat London, November 9. (according to its cloth. It was not yet fully realised that there A strong appeal for British commerce to play a greater part in must be additional expenditure, as the American debt is still owing the development of China was made by Chao Hsin-chu, the Chinese and interest was postponed during the last three years. According Charge d'Affaires. Addressing the Rotary Club in London bastated to arrangement, the interest is to brain next year, payable £57,000.- that no other country in the world except the Colonies suited 1000 yearly. The British attitude must be fast what we owed we Britain's purpose better than Chins, whose commercial door was were always prepared to pay. We should meet or obligations, open wide to the whole world, but particularly to Britain. I however hard and difficult the circumstances (cheers) Sir Rober: declared that China's greatest need at present was peace and just be, concluded by stating that the horizon was distinctly brighter and assurance that Britain's traditional tenacity and re- and urged Britain to lend a helping hand whenever necessary to expressed ward off foreign interference, which tended to damage the sor-scurcefulness would carry her through the hard times. eignty and independence of China. He denied that internal troubles stood in the way of foreign trade or that foreign assistance was He recommended Britain to needed to solve internal problems. grant greater facilities to enable Chinese students to come to Britain. and pointed out that there were only 250 Chinese students in England compared with 2,000 in America. This was not because the Chinese preferred America to England educationally, but was due to America to the part providing facilities and means. He drew attention played by America by means of the indemnity fund, which America returns for October showing importa of £34,000,000 compared with returned to China, and outlined, American efforts, notably in welcom-£142.000 000 for October 1920 and export of £62,000,000 with ing Chinese students to learn practical work in their factories. Firms £112,000,000 while re-experts were £10,000,000 compared with cotton and wool each declined by on the West Coast were supporting the Cainese while undergoing £16,000,000. Imports of raw training and then despatching them home to act as American agents nearly four millions and exports of manufactures by £45,000,000 Thus Americas had won Ubiness good feeling and reaped untold cotton goods by £15,000,000, iron and -el manufactures by

He urged Britain £7,000,000, and wooiler manufactures by nearly six millions. benefits, as evidenced by her increasing trade.

to act similarly to their mutual advantage.

ARMISTICE DAY CELEBRATIONS.

New Decoration for the Cenotaph.

London, November 9.

OCTOBER TRADE RETURNS.

Heavy Decreases.

London, November 9. The starbation in trade is reflected in the Board of Trade

SUCCESSION TO THE DUTCH THRONE.

Amending the Constitution.

ONE DAY'S REST IN SEVEN.

The Hague, November 9. The Second Chamber discussed, a Billrevising the Constitution. It rejected amendments in favour of a referendum to decide whether Holland should become a republic in the event of the Royal House The troops to participate in the ceremony at the Cenotaph and becoming extinct, also limiting the succession to Princess Julians. at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, mentioned in a message of The Chamber passed an amendment enlarging the circle of eligibles the 16th ult, include three hundred ex-Service men. Field-Marshall so as to include the third degree of the ex-King, and pasand & pro Haig will place on the Cenotaph a cushion composed of Flanders pasal excluding from the throne distant foreign relative. poppies with the inscription: From Douglas Haig wrought in bay leaves. The new stone of the tomb of the Unknown Warrior to be unveiled consists of marble from Waterloo (Belgium) with the The French papers are urging the Government to take, in agree-inscription in brass letters inset in the marble. Eight men have ment with the Alles, stern measures to counsel Germany to meet her been occupied day and night for a month past hand-drilling the obligations.

inscription. A "Remembrance Poem", will be recited at the theatres. [The previous message stated: The Government is arranging s

The Commission, appointed by the International Labour Con. London, November 9, celebration on Armistice Day on similar lines to last year. German marks on London provided another sensation. Follow-principal ceremony will be at the Cenotaph at Whitehall, where ference adopted by 17 votes to 12 a draft convention establishing the ing a rally at yesterday's close, when the quotation stood at 1.125 wreaths will be laid on behalf of the King, the Government, the general rule of one day's rest in seven, bat providing great elasticity

in its application. to the £. they commenced at about a thousand, and under renewed Dominions and India. Two minutes silence will be observed at buying, including legitimate trade purchases, went to 925 and eleven o'clock in the morning throughout the United Kingdom. finished at 970.

The Mark Rallies.

THE NEW HEBRIDES OFFER.

French Colonial Minister's Disclaimer,

Paris, November 9.

The Minister for the Colonies has issued a statement that he bas no information as regards the French company's offer respecting the New Hebridia mentioned in a message of the 4th inst,. If such au offer were mode, he would view it with disfavour.

The

Details of the arrangements being made in the United Kingdom to observe Armistice Dar will be forwarded to all parts of the Empire. It is hoped that there will be general co-operation in the observance in such manner as will best correspond with the con- ditions of each country and locality.)

THE MINERS' SUBSIDY.

No Further Grant.

London, November 9..

Says International Conference-With "Great Elasticity." Geners, November 9.

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(Other Telegrams on Page 2.1

A NORTHCLIFFE DENIAL

Hongkong Newspapers

Discredited.

LOCAL CORRESPONDENT'S EXPLANATION.

Yesterday, on opening

[The previous message rated: The fact has been revealed by Mr. Hazbe, speaking i the House of Representatives, that a Mr. Lloyd Georga received the Miners' Ex-cntive at Downing French company owning 600,000 hectares of land in the New Street and confirmed the Gove nm nu'sr fusal to par the miners A Hebrides offered to all the property and trafing concessions to the subsidy of the £3,000,000, the un-xpanded balance of the Govern-Shanghai exobanger, we came Commonwealth Government for £500,000, paye le over five years, ment's subsidy of £10,000,000 to the dining industry.. Mr. Hughes added that Japanese and Americ›n interests were also anxious to purchase the property if Australis did not accept. did not favour the acc-ptance of the offer, as he did not think the benefis suggested would materialize. The debate was adjourned.]

FRANCO-GERMAN TRADE.

Mutual Growth.

Hla

THE HUNGARIAN CRISIS.

Czecho-Slovakian Demobilisation.

Landon, November 9. Relaxation of the tension in the sout east of Barp, is indiost- ed in a Prazi: m 1935+8tating that tas Czecho-Slovakisa army, hasi begun to demobilie,

SIR CHARLES ADDI3 STARTING FOR THE EAST. London, Nsember 9.

Paris, November 9. Batisfaction at the growth of Franco-German trade was expressed by the Minister of Commerce in she course of a statement in the Beoste wh rein he stated that French imports from Germany were F1 756 100,000 for this year ending October 1st, 1921, compared with F.1,500,000,000 for the corresponding period of 1920, Simultaneously Bir Charles and Lady Addis, with Miss But addis, are sailing | French parts to Germany were F1,622,000,000 compared with on the P. and O. liner Kashmir, on the 11th last for a tour of China F812,000,000.

and the Far East. They expect to be absent some months,

the Hongkong Telegraph we feel that some expisnation is due the general public. With this object in view we have approached be pressman whom Lord Northcliffe instructed to forward the cable and we learn that the facts are as follow:

When Lord Northolifs arrived back in Hongkong from bis visit to Canton he was met on the Cinton Wharf by the representa- tive of the fim's correspondent oor and two other local jurnalista he representive was handed.a healed tal-gram across the following telegram typewritten

Fur Times, London." The rent by Reuk-r's correspondent At Tokyo under date November message was typed on a letter heading provided by the Chins 3rd

Lord Northcliff, denies the Navigation Cimory on an of rept, pablished in the Hong-whose busts Lori Northcliffs had kong papers of 23 h 0tober, journeyed down from Canton. parporting to give the text. Hocially requested that the a cable sent by him through ible be despite led to the Timu the Times Correspondent at $1800 as possibl» «*} gir+pir. Hongking to that newspaper.'sion to the local foden slists Hassys that no such cable waferment to use the copy of the Beat or authorised by him. "ble for local pablio tion after Buch cable will appear in thi hai big taleg-iphed T** Times and thies prouf that aɔ3ible was 4sit on Ortabır 27 4. cat, ni the following diy The such cabla was gont.”

In view of the fact that the Hongkong Tadspraph printed it in cable referred to was published to fall, the text being as follows:-

FROM ELECTRICAL MEALINE

"In the absence of President Sun Yat Sen I interviewed. Wa Ting Fang, and the Officials of the Republican Government of South Chine. This Government olaims that it represents the - views of more than 190 millioa Chinese in the Provinces of Yazgan, Kasichou. Kuangsi, Kuangtung and Szechuan, and is not under away of Japanese politicians. Pending recognis tion of its national status by the world powers, Sun Yai- son's Government declinas to Rocada to the request of the Poking Government to send one delegate.-C. C. Woto the Washington Conference be cause the other three Chinese delegates are the fattered nominess of the recognised pro. Japanese clique which forms the Peking administration. They claim that these delegates from North China may only act in conformity with instructions from Peking which would be dictated by Tokyo. Competent foreign authorities agree that this contention is not baselrsy, whatever may be said of the extent of the authority of Sun Yat-sen's government, and 1 consider it of vital importance to register this attitude of a large section of the Chinese Deople and make it known that the induence of Japan is con- sidered to be of sufficient power to divert China as a nation from any straight forward attempt to atate her case at the Wasbir g ton Conference." The publication of the above telegram in Hongkong apparently caused pressmen in Japan, which Lord Northclife is now visiting. to question his lordship on the Why Lord visas it contained. Northcliffe has chosen to make such a complete dental we leave others to guess, but we are in- formed by the Times represanta- tive, who s&* Lord Northcliffe several times during his short stay here, that he still has in his possession the actual copy of the telegram handed to him and that there is no possible shadow of doubt about the matter. It was & plain instruction given in the hearing of other local journalists and permissirin to use the message in Hongkong was freely granted when a request to that effect was made. The telegram was sent to the Times matter very easy of proof. Whether it was published by the Times is another matter. and altogether beside the paint.

CRICKET.

The following will represent the Indian Recreation Club in a League Match against be Civil ServiceCricket Club, on Saturday, on the Civil Service Ground at 2.15 p.m. sharp-Messrs. B. A. R. Esmail, Omar Ismail, J. 8. Cur- reem. N. Kitchell. A. H. Mader, E. Ali Moosdeen (Capt.) O. Rum- jahn, A. K. Minou. Y. A. Wabab, R. Nazarine and A. K. Moosdeen.

Reserve P. M. Arculli.

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To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar on demand today was 26, 8164.

The Weather.

$ p.m. Barometer:-30_07. T-m.. perature:-71. Humidity ——19.

Lighting-Up Time. Lighting-up time to-day, 542