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HOME HOUSING BILL

Failure to Meet Certain Requirements.

(Reuter's Service.)

HOW THE INTERNAL LOANS STAND.

Alleged Attempt to Evade Payments.

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(Reuters Service.)

London, April 19.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir W. Da Frace with regard to China's debts, Mr. Ronald McNeill said that according to information in his possession, the Chinese Government was refusing to pay bonds of ex enemy issues held by ex-enemy nationals at the time of China's declaration of war, irrespective of their present! ownership of such bonds.

BOXER INDEMNITY FUNDS.

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London, April 12.

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The Question of Transport.

(Beuter's Service.}

Landon. April 12,

AMERICA AND THE NEAR EAST PROBLEM.

New York, April 13. eventually involve the United States in Near Eastern politics.

The newspapers are fearful that the Chester concession may

subject of the Anglo-Turkish dispute, the Turks have probably rea The New York Times believes that with the Mosul oilfields the

soned that the Chester concession will incline the United States to take their side.

The New York World asserts that the concession may be good business, but is certainly shrewd diplomacy. Tarkay canght be. tween Anglo-French pressure, has drawn another Powar into Near Eastern politics.

TIN STOCKS.

Scheme for Release. (Our Own Correspondent.)

Singapore, April 12,

The Government of the Federat-

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Some alarm is felt for a decrease in the price of tin, but the Nitraïts tin shipments from the Straits will Trading Company point out that

be increased odly to a small extent.

HOME FOOTBALL.

London, April 12 The Housing Bill is adversely criticised as ignoring the middl

Garman attitude in connection with the transit of British classes, and for not dealing with slums. It is pointed out that the sport occupied Germany, mentioned by Sir Lloyd Greams in theed Malay Statas, the Government main proposal, for a six pounds subsidy, is confined to non-paridir-Hime of Commons on Tuesday, is illuminated by Reuter's Cologne af Netherlands East Indies, and bouses, thus merely benefiting the unskilled labout. Other pros correspondent explaining that Germany at first offered to waive the the Billiton Hantsehappij Straite visions are regarded as excellent, but the failure, to eat the middle literces on British goods, provided France did the same, but Ger Trading Company, being parties class grievances, which has proved fatal to the Government in a many's powers over the licenses were compulsorily abolished into the Bandoeng agreement re number of by-elections, is likely to provoke strong opposition. January. The second so-called concessjon relates to in-lative to accumulated stooks of structions to Custom officials Summary of the Provisions.

got to levy dues on goods refined tin held by them in the which have already paid duty to the Freach. This is practically East, have mutually agined in a London, April 12. useless, owing to the non-withdrawal of the instruction to workman to gradual release, by .percentage The present financial position of the Chinese railways was very The Government's Housing Bill empowers the Minisirs, of refuse to handle goods on Allied licenses. The Secretary of the monthly, to each participant of Discure. As far as his information went, none of the railways was Health to contribute not more than six pounds sterling annually. British Chamber of Commerce in Germany has requested Berlin to tin held in pool. Five percent.. now paying its way.

for twenty years, for each one or two storied house or flat provided give explictdefinitionto the scope of the German offers. In the mean-will be released this month. Replying to a message from its Peking correspondent regarding by local authorities, also to contribute towards the cost of rehousing time efforts are being made to establish a precedent by persuading a request by Dr. Wellington Soo, as acting chief of the Foreign schemes by local authorities up to half the annual leas on such shippers on receat order permits to transport purely British goods ing a period of twenty months is The total tin to be released dur Office, to the Diplomatic Body, to release £320,000 out of the Customs schemes. The messure is retrospective for fifteen months. The local and thereby ses the ball rolling. surplus for payment of arrears and expenses due to their Chinese authorities are empowered to assist private building enterprise where:

17,600 tons, of which 11,000 tons colleagues abroad, and the reply of the acting Inspector of Customs houses are erected of a type specified in the Act, by lump sum

will be in Straits ingots. that there is at present no surplus available for the purpose, the refund of rates or payment of a building society's charges, the grant "Times in a leader headed "The Chinese Micawber" points out that being conditional the occupation of the building for the Customs surplus is liable for the whole amount due to holders of five years as A private dwellinghouse. In the erent of internal loans. The Peking Government now desire to deprive their conversion of bouses into flats, the increased rates thereby domestic creditors of this security to the extent named, and appro- incurred may be remitted. The value of the house in respect of which priate the money for other purposes. The struggle is primarily assistance is given must not exceed fifteen hundred pounds sterling between the Government and their Chinese creditors, and its con- The local authorities are empowered to acquire land for building. -sequences to foreigners are only indirect, although they might well

The Bill also applies to Scotand. prove to be very serious. Any tampering with the security for-even s portion of the total of 340 million dollars of domestic loans would almost certainly create a panic, which would react on foreign trade, but the bandbolders can rely on the Inspector-General to see that the surplus goes to the service of domestic losos: The Chinese Government could legally divest him of the administration of the

A Washington message says the Government has so far not London, April 11-In the First internal loans, but it is not thought likely that they would venture

negotiated in the matter, but any conflicting claims arising out of Division, Bolton lost to Tottenham upon & step which would bring down many native banks and add

British and French interests can be adjusted by an international by 2 goals to nil, whilst Sheffield fresh complications to the subsisting chaos in finance.. Some bolders

tribunal Oficiais believe the concession, as first proposed to come United best Sunderland by 5 goals of the internal debt are merely gamblers, who do not deserve much

Kr. W. Clareless, president of the Manchester Chamber of within the Araerican "ogen door" policy sad unless to 3.-Reuter. consideration, but China is in dire seed of foreign assistance if she Commerce, has sent a letter to Lord Curzon on behalf of the Cham- modified since it could be supported diplomatically. It is also is to stave off bankruptcy, and she will not improve her credit ber, making suggestions with regard to the use of the Boxer pointed out that the statement that British oil interests at Mosul is abroad by trying to deprive even gamblers of the security on which Indemnity funds, including the education of Chiness in British secured by the Mesopotamian mandate from any possible conflict they have advanced money.

schools and colleges in China and the establishment of a technical with the Chester concession is admittedly unconvincing, as Class college in North China, mainly with a view to developing the exist-

Amandates have not yet been made finally effective.. ing native industries, such as afforestation, agriculture, et cetera, so that the Chinese may be helped to produce and sell the products of China to the best advantage. A few. Chinese should be invited to

THE SOUTH AMERICAN NAVIES. England for post-graduate courses, but candidates should be vary

Mackintosh & Co. have “Palm Santiago de Chile, April 12. carefully chosen, and the selection be strictly limited. The latter also suggests that there be assistance and encourent of British Committee it is considered that agreement on limitation of arm-

With the presentation of the Chilian Report to the Armament Beach fabrics for men's wear.—

Para & medical work in China, and the establishment of Chairs of Chinese aments la impossible during the present session of the Pan-American

The Scouts Jamboree" opens at the Universities of England or assistance for those already Conference. Chile has been confronted with Brazil's determination at the City Hall at 4 pm`to-day. established which need help. Professore of Chinese in England to continue her armament programme until her needs are provided. Page 4. The scenes in the House of Commons yesterday evening furnish might give public lectures on Chinese life and customs. Students and Argentine's refusal to consider this as a basis of agreement. The Dragon Motor Car Co. the occasion for the newspapers to lecture both the Ministerialists who have qualified in applied arts and manufactures in England The opinion is generally expressed that Argentine will closely have received the latest Esse L and the Labourites on the unseemliness of the proceedings. The or China should be enabled to study on the spot the conditions and follow Brazil in her effort to strengthen her Navy. The Chilesa Car-Page 1, Government is arraigned for the incompetence of its Whips, and its requirements of the other side, therefore properly qualified youths Report proposes that each nation consider the formula which it|

Powell's have embroidered voile supporters for their slackness and indifference. The latter is of British birth might with advantage to British commerce be award-deems most discreet and most opportune for reducing armament ex- dresses for ladies-Page 7. attributed by advocates of a Conservative réunion to the second-rate ed a scholarship for travel within China.

penditure. character of the Government. They dwell on the excessive burden

"Under Two Flags" is being screened at the World Theatre.-- thereby imposad on Mr. Bonar Law, and urge the necessity for the

Page 12. inclusion in the Ministry of some outstanding figure like Mr. Austen

The "New Garden City" sporta. Chamberlain. The Labourites are universally warned that they

will be held on Sunday the 15th. have marted their triumph of the previous day by yesterday even-

The governing body of the International Labour Office has inat.-Page 4. ing's disturbance, which it is believed is partly due to rivalry between

discussed the difficulties of securing ratification of the eight hours Mr. Frederick J. Easterbrook ". the Labourites and Liberals for the glory of inflicting defeat. The

day convention, notably by Britain, France, and Germsay, and has has been appointed Acting Secre- need for unity and discipline is impressed on them if they wish to drive home any anti-Government success. It is noteworthy that one

London, April 12."

appointed a committee of nine members to enquire into the best means tary to the Hongkong Engineering result of the disorder was to postpone indefinitely the debate on the whole position of the British trade delegation to Moscow. Competent council has also decided that the next International Labour Con

Reuter understands that the Government is considering the of securing ratification of the present proposal at the next session. The and Construction Co-Page 4

Mr. J. S. Agassiz has been ap- Government's proposals to improve the agricultural industry, which authorities are of opinion that quite apart from the Budkiewicz and ference shall be held in October, 1923, and last only week. Only pointed Secretary to the Hong- was fixed for yesterday evening and was expected to be one of the Cieplak cases, technical grounds alone would justify the withdrawal one question will be on the agenda. The conference of 1924 will be kong Realty and Trust Co.- outstanding issues of the session.

of the delegation. The attitude of the Soviet Government has lately held in June.

Page 4. heen particularly unfriendly, as instanced by Chicherin's insolent

A meeting of subscribers to the Hongkong War Memorial will be held on the 16tb. inst-Page 4.

BREEZY PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.

Liberal and Labour Rivalry.

Loadon, April 12.

London, April 12.

SOVIET'S RECENT OUTBREAKS."

Britain Might Withdraw Delegation.

London. April 12.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR QUESTIONS.

Geneva, April 12.

MORE IRISH ARRESTS,

In the House of Commons, bowing to the dissatisfaction ex- reply to British representations on behalf of Badkiewicz, and the pressed in the adverse vote on Tuesday, the Rt. Hon. S. Baldwin recent fresh seizure of a British trawler outside the three-mile limit,

London, April 12. announced, amid Opposition cheers. that it had been decided to torming an additional ground of complaint. extend the powers of the committee appointed before Easter toren-

Miss Mary McSwiney, Countess Markiewicz. Count and Coun- able it immediately to consider and report upon the question of Religious leaders in Britain, beaded by the Archbiebop of Canter- have been arrested whilst en route to Liam Lynch's funeral at tess Plunkett. Laim Lynch's brother and others are reported to initial salaries of ex-Servicemen in the Civil Service. The committee bury, have issued a protest against the trial of ecclesiastics in Russie Clonmel. Lynch was released but all the others were removed to, will have a non-partisan chairman, and will include nine Com as a climax to the Soviet's long and ruthless warfare on all forms the local Military Headquarters. moners, two women. Mr. Ram-ay Macdonald expressed his satis of religious belief, appealing for belp to maintain religious liberty for faction, and regretted that the announcement had not been made the people of Russia. yesterday.

GUN TURRETS ON U.S. SHIPS.

Piquancy was lent to the House of Commana debate by the fact that the Liberals and Labourites are at loggerheads on the question

CHINESE RECEPTION IN LONDON.

Washington. April 12. of precedence in resuming the discussion, which explained the

The acting Naval Secretary, Mr. Roosevelt, discussed with Ministerial cheers that greeted the Liberal, Mr. Duncan Miller, when

London, April 12..

President Harding the problem of erecting gun turrets on American he moved the appointment of a select committee to enquire into Cheo Hein-chu gave a reception at the Chinese Legation, to warships. Mr. Roosevelt said no conclusions had been reached, salary conditions of ex-Servicemen in the Civil Service, Mr. Miller which all Chinese students and merchants in Britsia, were invited to but he expected later to examine the matter more fully with Pres- repudiated the suggestion that any party monopolised the interest of meet Fan Yuan-lien, former Minister of Education. Both addressed ident Harding and Mr. Hughes. the subject

their compatriots. Mr. Fan giving advice to the students, particulac-

Mr. G.W.S. Jarrett, the National Liberal, seconded the motion. and aroused Labour protests and Liberal and Conservative counter. cheers by a remark that certain post-war protagonists of ux-Service- men were attempting to make it a party question.

Mr. Asquith, following Mr. Baldwin's announcement. laid stress

ou the unanimity of opinion on the subject, and appealed to Mr. Miller

THE COST OF PATRIOTISM.

London, April 1- to withdraw bis motion, which Mr. Miller did after a little breeze. Empire Preference, the electricity committee has recommended the As a result of the city council's adaption of a policy of absolute Que to the Labourite, Mr. Middleton, congratulating the Government rejecting of a Japanese tender of £687 to supply 2,500 disc strain on accepting the Labour request.

insulators, in favour of a Canadian tender of £1,562,

No Concessions in Case of Eastern Posts,

London. April 12.

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GERMANY'S INCREASED INDEBTEDNESS. -- In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. "Frederick Hall, the Hon. W. Ormsby Gore confirmed the statement that in connection

Berlin April 12. with the examinations for Eastern Cadetships that no exception to of March was 6,600 milliard marks, showing an increase of eight Germany's floating debt in discounted Treasury Bills at the end the candidates' usual age limits, would be allowed on account of ser- hundred milliards during the last ten days of March. vice with the Forces, although this was the accepted practice in con- nection with Civil Service examinations. He added that between 1919 and 1921 arrangements had been made for recruiting a number

BUILDING TRADE TROUBLE

of ex-Servicemen for the Far East with a very considerable range in age above the normal limit, bat the appointment of many such Cadets had proved a source of embarrassment both to the interests of

Londod, April 12.7 the individuals themselves and the public service. It was therefore trade have broken down, and the lockout notice will take effect of The negotiations between employers and workers in the building considered desirable to revert to the usual age limits, when competi-Saturday. tion would be relatroduced. He expressed the opinion that comparison the Home service was inapplicable.

London. April 12.

In the House of Commons, the Government's majorities to night were normal. The discussion on the Estimates was closured by 242 votes to 155. The House continued until after midnight) quietly discussing minor estimates.

PACIFIC LEAGUE: OF, NATIONS PROPOSED.

* Melbourne, Aprins

In a speech, the Prime Minister, Mr. Bence, urged the forasião, of a League of Nations of the Pacific, for mutual protection.

U.S. "RAILWAY AMALGAMATION.

Columbus (Ohio), April 12.

The Vansweringen Company has completed the consolidation of five railroads under the name of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.

TROUBLE IN INDIA.

Lahore, April 12. Localised street fighting re-started in Amritsar, but the police and troops dispersed the opposing parties,

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

COURT OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE.

Washington, April 12, Senator Watson presented to Mr. Hughes the Republican Senators' objections to the Government's proposal, for American membership In the permanent Court of International Justice. Senator Watson's principal point was that some of his colleagues disapprove of any

the Interational Court through equal representation in the body electing the judges composing proposition which does not safeguard the United States' interests

THE EX KAISER'S WIFE.

Paris, April 12. Berlin states that owing to the law regarding the Republic, the Minister of the faterior has ordered

-Kaiser to leave German territory.

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To-Day's Exchange.

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