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Hongkong Telegraph.

THE IRISH SITUATION.

Ulster's Determination.

FOURDED MERI No. 17,382

(Reuter's Servicv.)

London, November 10.

KAN BE+A£+E## FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1921.

The deliberations of the Ulster Cabinet were resume at the Savoy Hotel this morning.

Later.

THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE

Mr. Lloyd George's Message.

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(Reuler's Service. )

Washington, November, 10.

日式十月十

ARMISTICE DAY.

Service in Cathedral.

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surging round the Cenotaph in to pass, not the arushing of an Whitehall: one in our tribute to easmy, but the re-birth of the the Dead, to the men who world in brotherhood and pesos. counted not thair lives as deari Three years have passed awAT, axto themselves, but freely laid We are living in a different world tr town for us all: as we think to-day; but still we havS, NOT Toi tu whole, our tribute is only seen, as yạt, thời Birth of the ad peace. | heightened as we recall this oneworld in brotherhog and that one from are them Men will tell you t

harsa baan hom WO ourselve- knew some of the mogga) and honoured and loved: one years in all hig

knowledgment of Almighty God the heroia old Testina

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TWO MINUTES" : The third anniversary Sir Auckland Geddes has delivered to hir. Hughes a message Armistice has been marked to from Mr. Lloyd George expressing the Esenast disappointment at much in the manner of last year his inability to leave England in tims to attend the opening of the The day has been observed as a

Nothing but the intensely delicate state of the Irish public holiday and a special in the rededication of ourselves shamelesy solop 22. to the purpose for which these high talk and make The Ulster Cabinet sat for two hours and Ister issued a com-Conference.

man gave up their lives: the re--years when man say munique, which stated:"Craig has received an apology from negotiations and the absolută obligation I feel to Parliament and the service was held in St. John'

birth of this world in freedom) ideal and came near "to fin Lloyd George stating his inability, owing to pressure of work, to country till these negotiations are completed and the Government's Cathedral.

Perhaps the most public

and brotherhood: swein our so- obaplishment, and then gave up supply the detailed statement of proposals promised yesterday, but unoraployment legislation operating would have prevented zy sailing

and fell back beping to forward the document this afternoon and suggesting a last Saturday, but I shall at the earliest possible moment and hope celebration of the day was the postponement of the meeting with him till 10-morrow. The Prime to be pressat before the Conference reaches the deciding stage of its two minutes silence at 11 o'clock, and in our prayer to Him for His Iste the Minister of Northern Ireland on behalf of the tabinet wishes it momentous work. The heart of Great Britain is deeply set upon the marked by the firing of a gun blessing upon the years to come, things, pleasure, money-making. be clearly understood that there can be no surrender of Ulster's success of the Confarenca. The world needed the lead President from the Muray Parade ground | One in our confession that the and the ordinary commonplace of

Harding has given. It was the new world's opportunity."

Ia Hongkong it is difficult to

care of these our brethara is with [life; years when men have conved rights."

Mr. Hughes has expressed to Sir Auckland Geddes the American carry out a general observance of

the Most High: that it is the to be stong by a high challenge, Prior to the meeting it was learned that the British Govern-

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Lamb of God who takes and given no hope for a better ment's proposals, promised by Mr. Lloyd George, bad not reached Government's appreciation of the message.

many demonstrations. Sir James Craig.

away the sin of the world: dar, or at least have pushed the At the conclusion of the

that K is Josus Christ, hope of the coming of that day two minutes buglers sounded the the Resurrection and the Life, into a distant future; years in The International Labour Conference has telegraphed to Presid-"Last Pess" both in Hongkong through whom alone man attains which men bave looked for some ent Harding expressing most earnest wishes for the success of the and Kowloon, while the various to his joyful resurrection," I say great one to draw the masser Washington Conference, and hoping that the conference, through military guards in the Colony in these things we are

one with of the world Into international co-operation, will achieve solid and lasting work for turned out and gave the "pressat." the firmer establishment of the peace of the world, also expressing conviction that the conference will materially advance the cause of humanity,

CHINA AND BRITAIN.

Speech at China Association's Dinner.

Labour Conference's Message.

Geneva, November 10.

AMERICA'S UNKNOWN WARRIOR.

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The Cathedral Service. St. John's Cathedral was pack- ed this morning when a special service was held to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of tta Armistice, sad so largo was the number present that many stood in the porch and many could not get in at all and so waited outside.

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the surging crowd round the great common endeavour, and Cenotaph at this hoor, one with bare found Boat who ia our brothran throughout the great enough. For myself, I do Empire; one round that symbol not think these years have been of sacrifice which stands there in without hope. They have been the heart of our nation's life. years of extraordinary complexity

London, November 10. At the annusi dinner of the Chins Association, Mr. F. Anderson (prestling) recalled the Association's suggestion last June that the terms of the Anglo Japanese Treaty should be embodied in a declaration and subscribed to by the four Powers forming the Consortium and that China might be invited to subscribe. He said that if such a declarating were signed there would be a feeling of relief throughout the civilised world. He declared that Japan would

The sermon was given by the take a wise and far seeing course if she intimated that she had decided to return Kinochow and the whole of Shantung including the

The flag-covered coffin of the American Unknown Soldier, placed Right Reverend the Bishop of railway to China unconditionally, upon the payment of reasonable compensation Given amicable relations with China, Japan from on a gun-carriage, were escorted by military and naval contingents Victoria, the lesson was read by the economic viewpoint had the ball at her feet in the Far East. Sander weeping skies to the main rotunda of the Capitol and placed the Rer. Archer Turner, the Ror. King and Emperor, and loyal awaken it again.

beneath Dame, where the murdered

feeling.

"Impressive Ceremony at Washington.

Washington, November 10.

Garfeld, and McKinles, rest.

Mr. B.four and Sir Auckland Geddes, beaded by a procession of twenty automobiles filled with wreaths, proceeded from the Embassy to the Capitol, were (?) Major-General Carize behalf of the King, placed a wreath on the coin of the Unknown

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But the thoughts of many of and diffenity, and I think that you. I doubi not, travel on be much has been done: forces yond that throng at the Cenotaph have been set in motion, are today: back to that great Peace being set in motion, which are Diy Procession in London. working silently towards an end There before you were the men we cannot see. I believe in whose names will go down in masses of men the spirit is there; W8.5 our it only waits for a great lead to History. There, o

But that the world has not been

set the Rev. Crole-Rees read the those who had a pattern re-born in brotherhood is sadly commercially, but if Britishers and Americans were beaten fair

Mrs. Harding placed a ribbon on the coffin, to which President Thanksgiving, the Rev. G. T. in self-less service. But the centre patant Look just for a moment and square by Japanese trade rivals there would be no ill-Harding pinned a silver shield of the United States, with forty-eight Waldegrave acted as Bishop's of men's thoughts on that day at Ireland; and look at what is China-z0 gold stars, then laid a wreath of red roses on the coffin os which] Chaplain and other clergy present was none of these: it was that taking place in Sir Lloyd Greane said they wanted to see China buying and Vice-President Coolidge and Mr. Gillette, Speaker of the House of were the Revs. H. Gordon Statt, simple, silent Cenotaph standing where you will, in Cains you will welling in every market of the world. He was glad to say tha Representatives, deposited a wreath of pink roses as a tribute from J.T. Holman, C. N. Carver, R. G. in Whitehall there. And as meo find soldiers drilling, and, a

will get despite difficulties there had been a great demand for Chinese Congress. Mr. Taft, Mr. Denby, General Pershing and other officials Lindsay, and C. B. Shaw, Mr. Sled iast at the "Salute and likely as not, you

He hoped that in the

Temple Beavan pre-ided at the as men stood bareheaded before mixed up with- contanding products, not only in Europe but in America.

also bestowed wreaths. hetter tires that were coming Unina and those trading with Chias

organ, and the Hon. Dr. Claudit, the poignant thought of all parties," would not forget all that Britain had done to bring about that state

Severn beat time for the music. hearts was that of the price.kt "The caravan of mankind is of thing. (Cheers).

Included in the service wis which on freedom had been on the march, bat whither is it

"Recessional.” Bod WOD.

marching! On to the City of following

Last Post, But today our thoughts travel Materialiara, the City which in sounded after the two minates hack be? iad this; back to this the nature of things must pass silence, the Dead March hour three years ago when the away, or on towards the Eternal in "Saul"

which hath WAS rendered. guns cessed to fire, and a strange City that City Preaching from the ter, "A silence fell upon the earth. How foundations whose builder: and City which bath foundations, men's hearts thanked God that it maker is God? You hope mach whose builder and maker is God" Was all over at last: how from the Peace Conference et (Hebrew 11. v. 10) his lordship they prayed that that hour might Washington; and you are right said:"From this outpost of usher into the world a peace to have such hopes but that Empire our thoughts travel Home į which should be Peace in-Conference can only reflect what

that thing to-day to our Motherland. We deed; that

for is in your hearts; can only be feel that we are one with that which life and treasure had been successful according vast throng which even now is poured out like water might come lengths you are prepared to go.

THE FRANCO-KEMALIST AGREEMENT.

Position of Christians.

London, November 10.

Warrior.

MILITARY SERVICE IN HOLLAND.

Sentence on a Defaulter.

Hague, November 10.

In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Harmsworth aid an Italian représentative was at present in Angora, but the Italian Foreign Minister categorically denied that Italy intended to

The military defaulter, Groenendal, whose arrest Waa re- conclude a separate agreement with Angora, and had assured the British Government that it would be informed of everything occur-sponsible for the demonstrations cabled on September 20, has been sentenced to nine months' military detention less four months ring in Angora

The British Government had on information beyond a newspaperjalready served. statement from Athens that Christians in Cilica had been given [the previous message stated: On the occasion of the opening twenty days' notica to leave the country. The Government had on of Parliamecs demonstrations occurred with the object of securing many necasions reminded the French Government of their obligations the release of a man named Groenendaal, imprisioned for refusing towards Christ an minorities, and had recently pointed ous that the military service. The police arrested several persons who were *afeguards in the Franco-Kemalist agreement were inadequate. The attempting to approach the royal carriage. Anti-militarist ahontas reply of the French Government to these representations had not so were raised in the Parliament Hall, momentarily drowning the reading of the speech from the Throne. Order was eventually far been received.

restored.]

JAPANESE OPIUM MONOPOLY.

Question in the Commons.

London, November 14.

COTTON-GROWING IN N. AUSTRALIA.

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Coloured Labour Not to be Allowed.

In the House of Commons Mr. Raffan asked whether inquiries:

Melbourne, November 10. would be made into the question of the opium monopoly in Kran The Honorary Minister Mr. Poynton declares that permission Lung, and if the allegations were confirmed, whether representations will not be granted to employ Kanakas in the Northern Territory for would be made to Japan.

the cotton-growing scheme, otherwise the report cabled earlier is Str. Harme worth replied that Mr. Nakamo's evidence showed correct (see Earlier Cables). that the profits of the opium Office were paid to the Kwantung Gov- eromont. As a result of protests to the Chinese Government, it was decided to contine opium sales within strict fimit. It seemed that there did not exist ground for British representations to Japan. Japan had intimated a definite decision to abolish entirely the Gor- erament opium monopoly in the Kwantung territory.

THE WIESBADEN AGREEMENT.

French Comment on Sir John Bradbury's Views,

London. November 10:

Some,

MORE ELECTION AFFRAYS IN THE U. S.

Candidates and Officials Among the Casualties.

New York, November 10-

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PARLIAMENT PROROUGED.

The King's Speech.

(Reuter's Service..)

London, November 10, Parliament has been prorogued until January.

Later.

to the

The tragedy of this generation will be if, having been called to live cut our lives on a big, berofo scale, we live them out on a small and narrow scale.”.

At the conclusion of the service, after the National Anthem had been played, there was a volun- Įtery, during which the chair fol- lawed by His Excellency the Gov. ernor, fi'ed out of the Cathedral. The party gathered round the War Memorial Cross and during the The King's Speech on the prorogation of Parliament outlines the singing of the bymo Fight the good progress made towards a solution of the most entical problems Good Fight" His Excellency in Home and foreign affairs. His Majesty is happy to know that the placed wreath on the Cross. Dominions, Indian, and British representatives are in close accordWreathes were also placed on the on all the issues of foreign policy that were discussed, when it was Memorial on behalf of Masonic unanimously decided that the naval strength of the Empire should Lodges. Regiments stationed in equal that of any other Power. The steps taken by the President of the Colony, firms, public bodies the United States to promote the reduction of expenditure upon and private persons. armaments commands the fullest sympathy of the Government. His Majesty earnestly hopes that the labours of the Conference will be crowned with success.

Despite the unexampled depression in trade, the speech anticipates that the carrett Badget will not show a deficit, although the estimated surplus for reduction of debt will not be realised.

Elis Majesty appeals to all parties in Ireland to display good will in order to end the present anxiety and achieve enduring peace.

As regards unemployment, which was aggravated by the coal

Ten were killed and seven wounded in election affrays at Kentucky, the casualties including candidates, palling clerks, police-strike, his Majesty looks more to co-operation between employers and operatives than to Acts of Parliament for the restoration of men, and voters.

trade and prosperity.

NEW FRENCH DAILY.

To Voice the Tiger's View.

Paris, November 10.

Sir John Bradbury's report on the Wiesbadan agreement in87 be a fresh source of Angio- French estrangement. The Paris newe- papers generally regret the publication as inopportune at the very moment the Raparations Commission is visiting Berlin.

A new daily, Le National, voicing the views of M. Clemenceau, notably the Figaro, are surprised that the British Government should is to appear shortly, edited by M. Andre Tardieu. profit by the absence of M. Briand to raise matters on which France and Britain Arg disagreed, thus needlessly alarming public

opiaion.

THE OCTOBER TRADE RETURNS.

Improvement on Preceding Months.

London, November 10,

THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE.

Anatole France Honoured

Stockhoba, November 10. The Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to Anatole France.

MARSHAL JOFFRE'S VISIT TO THE EAST.

Paria, November 10.

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DEATH OF GENERAL HUMBERT.

Commander of French Third Army.

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Strassborg, November 10.

News in To-day's New Advertisements.

ACEAL advertise Electrio Lighting Sets-Page 3.

"The Yankee Way" and "Jusə Madness"

the principal pictures at the Kowloon Theatre to-night-Paze 12.

are

"The Foolish Virgin" is the feature on to-night's bill at the World Theatre-Page 12

The Tea Enclosure at the M.O.L. Bazaar to-morrow will be found in front of Government House.-Page 4.

There will be no performance by the Warwick Company at the

The death is announced of General Humbert, commander of the French Third Army, who supposted the British against the German offensive in March 19 8.and participated in the Anglo-French si-Theatre.to-night-Page 4 rance of August 1918, The decessed also servad in Madagascar and Tonkin.

FIRE ON THE CITY OF KANGOON,"

Serious Damage to Hall Compared with the September trade eturns those for October show a distinct improvement, the export trade increase, including

Antwerp, November 10. re-exports, being nearly nine millions sterling, while imporis

The fire on the stormer City of Rangoon probably extends to decreased by 214 millions. Thus the apparent adverse trade Marshal Joffre sails to-morrow from Marseilles on the liner balance is reduced to about twelve millions compared with an Forthos to Singapore. He bears the French Government con- No.3 hold. A Fire Brigade tag in flooding bolds Nos. 2 and 3. It average of 26 millions in the previous three months and 13 millions gratulations to the Far Eastern Governments what participated in is expected that serious damage has been done to the hull.

|the Allies" victory in June.

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