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EFFECT OF GEN. SMUTS' SPEECH.

Bitter Comments in French Press.

GREAT INTEREST IN AMERICA.

"Reuter's Serviced

Landon, October 25.

MR. BALDWIN SPEAKS.

Plain Words on Government Policy.

GERMANY MUST BE SAVED.

(Reuter's Service A

26.1923.

日七十月 九

THE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

FILIPINO COMMISSIONER'S

VIEWS.

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MOTOR GYMKHANA.

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events.

Remember that entries close on Wednesday next. Forms may be obtained from Mr. P. M. Hodgson. Union Insurance Society of Canton, Lid, or at the offices of the Hongkong Telegraph.

Seen by a representative of the | Telegraph, Mr. Isauro Gaboldon, Resident Commissioner of the London, October 25 Philippines at Washington,' -ħm General Smuts' speech, which was broadcasted by wireless, and Mr. Baldwin received on ovation at a mass meeting of five is now on a visit to Hong was heard not only all over Britain but probably in Paris and a thousand persons at Plymouth. He contended that the Government made the following stateme large part of the Continent, continues the absorbing topic. That had a definite foreign policy, on which the Cabinet w entirely publication:-- section of the Press which is generally anti-French in tone acclaims waited, and bad lost no opportunity of endeavouring to secure the Conditions in the Philippino Gen. Smuts as a statesman capable of leading Europe out of the common action necessary to end Europe's troubles. He said the islands have never been better. abyss by an appeal to moral force, speaking with a directness and Government had not followed up its Note of August 11th, because save for the crisis which exists in vigour hitherto not evidenced by any British statesman: while the immediately thereafter it became obvious that passive resistance in the Government as a result of the Then came President Coolidge's reactionary policies of the Gor- pro-French organs deplore his "unfortunate incursion" into foreiga Germany might then be resumed. politics without the necessary equipment. It is pointed out that the statement offering American participation, if invited by all the ernor General who, it appears, is undefined position of Gen. Smuts is convenient in enabling him to Allies, in allied conference, or to be represented by experts on any determined to do everything to say things which it is desirable to say without incesting them with committee of experts under the auspices of the Reparations Com-displease the Filipinos. He is a the atmosphere of a formal declaration. Some of the papers declare mission. The Government immediately addressed the Allies, strong-menace to our autonomy and that Gen. Smuts" views are those of all the Overseas statesmen inly urging a prompt affirmative reply. He had had the pleasure of consequently to the realisation of Hence London.

meeting M. Poincare and establishing ralations which made it four national aspirations. The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at a banquet in honour of perhaps not too difficult to say what he was going to say now. "M. the need for his immediate recall. the Dominions delegates in London, said he was profoundly thank. Poincare represents the opinion of practically the whee of France, Forthis the Filipinos will do every- fol to Gen. Smuts for his contribution towards a solution of the and I beg him to consider for himself and his nation, for us. and for thing in their power, but through greatest existing problem. The Duke felt that when the represent the world once and twice, and thrice before he refuse this station." peaceful and lawful means.

Holicy Mr. Baldwin reiterated the Government's well

"The Filipino leaders are united tives of the great Dominions knew they could come here with full

dis-in their stand against the eng. liberty of thought and speech, it was emblematic of the conditions with regard to reparations, and declared the disinteg

croachments and arbitrary acts under which we were governed..

ruption of Germany must put back for years her p

of the Governor General, and There is litte comment in the French Press hitherto. The reparations. We could not contemplate the breaking

20this stand was recently backed Westminster lingette's diplomatic correspondent says that French of Germany into a separate State, for that would imm

up by the people who in un- opinion is shocked and surprised. and is momentarily inclined to the Treaty of Versailles. The position was grave,

as at mistakable terms elected Mayor refuse all idea of an international conference. It asserts that M. conceivable to me that when the opportunity presents Poincare will never sit at the same table with Gen. Smuts after the present, for a chance of a settlement, there should be youa who Fernandez of Manila (who with the Council of State resigned his atter's speech. The Temp denounces the venomous attack on would refuse it."

position as protest against the France." The Echo De Paris sees the existence of concerted action, Referring to unemployment, he denied that the

Governor General) to the Philip- between the "anti-French diatribes" of Messrs. Lloyd George and intended to depart from a sound financial policy. The

re Senate in the general elec- McKenna and Gen. Smuts and the sudden outbreak of German was not pursuing any policy of active deflation, and iter

held on October 2, last, in amentations before the Reparations Commissions.

not propose to proceed in the direction of inflation Referring to un

committed and a promise to

TO-MORROW'S PICTURES. A New York message says Gen. Smuts' speech has aroused employment in the shipyards, he announced that the Governmin fourth district.

Although the administration respect the autonomy of the great interest, and is lengthily quoted in the newspapers on their had decided to lay down several light cruisers for replacement of the]

Special interest will attach to front pages, being splashed with big headings. The speech is re- County class, which were many years overdue. The building pro-in Washington, apparently has tipinos, or by his recall. Am-

the Philipour Picture Page to-morrow from carded as a reply to the efforts of the "diehard" British Ministers gramine was in strict conformity with the terms of the Washington supported the Governor General, encan sovereignty to muzzle the Imperial Conference. It is pointed out that Cen. Conference, and was merely anticipating work which must in ang we Filipinos have not lost faith des is not endangered by this the fact that the illustrations will in Congress, and for this reason attitude of the Filipinos. In fact, include some excellent photo- Smuts' speech was delivered within twenty-four hours of the speech case be undertaken in a couple of years time. by Mr. Lloyd George at Indianapolis ako urging an international

Mr. Bonar Law's fiscal pledge bound him, and in this Parlia-we will carry the fight against we remain more loyal to the graphs of the Chinese footballers Conference on the subject of reparations.

meat there would be no fundamental change. He could not see the Governor General to that United States than ever before." now on tour in Australia. One that any slight extension or adaptation of principles hitherto sane-body when it convenes in De Mr. Gabaldon is accompanied will show Leung Yuk-tong, the tioned by the legislature were breaches of the pledge, but, if at any cember. The crisis in the Philip by Mr. A. Llorente, Commercial captain of the team, leading his tirse he were challenged, he would always be willing to take a pine Government can be solved Attache of the Pallippine Islands ipen qd to the Seld in Test verdict. He had come to the conclusion that the only was to fight only by the Governor General's at Wahlegion, Bath-are return- Match played at Sydney, which

cheers).

Proposed International Conference.

London. October 25,

-

Senator Underwood.

who has begun bis President- ia! campaigu on behalf of the

Democratic Party in

America.

CHINESE FOOTBALL

TOUR.

A flood of light on Gen. Smut reference on October 23 to

conference of unemployment was by protecting the home market. (Prolongé adusion of the blunders he has ling to their posts on Saturday was handed by 40,000 people.

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AMERICA'S DUTY TO THE WORLD.

DEMOCRAT SENATORS' DECLARATION.

New York, October 25.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ON OPIUM.

Geneva, October 23,

Outers will depict the Chinese and Australian captain shaking hands before the commencement of the match, and Lau Hing- cheung, the Chinese goalle,

lawn bowls final in progress: a photograph of Tolegraphist Davies, who is willing to fight "Iron Bux; and a group of the Hongkong Football Club team which played theR.G.A.last week.

he fact that negotiations are afoot to hold Powers regarding reparations, is thrown by the publica.

ion of important telegrams which passed few days ago) betweeD Marquess Curzon and Mr. Hughes of America. The British Foreign Secretary asks if the United States till adheres to Mr. Hughes' declaration last December when he

The League of Nations Council has provisionally decided to making a wonderful save. hold the first of two conferences to deal with practical means of Other pictures of local interest suggested that an international conference be held to assess Ger many's capacity to pay and consider an appropriate financial plan to

carrying out the Hague Opium Convention of 1912 next July. All will also be included on the page.. ensure such payments. Mr. Hughes' replies affirmatively, and em.

the States having territories in the Far East will be represented. these being photographs of Mr. The U. Omar and Mr. W. Russell, bhasises that the United States does not desire to see Germany Opening his campaign for the Democratic Presidentisi nomina-The second conference will be held immediately afterwards.

aliaved of the responsibility of war or just obligations, but he is oftion, at Dallas, Texas, Senator Underwood declared that America Council will decide at its next session whether all the League lawn bowls champion and runner- opinion the conference should be advisory. As Governments are had surrendered the leadership in world affairs, and was losing her members should be invited, or only the parties to the 1912 Con-up respectively: a snapshot of the naturally unwilling to bind themselves in advance, the United self in partisan politics. The plain duty that lies ahead of us is a vention. States reserves its decision as regards participation in the proposed return to the principles guiding America in the Great War. to bave nquiry unless the European Powers be unanimous regarding the and exercises definite Governmental policy in Europe that will bolding of same.

function by peaceful means, aiming at the establishment of stable Marquess Curon preliminarily refers to the ineffectual govemment and re-establishing of stable financial and business con posals by the British Government to the Allies for a solution of theditions, aiding in the international understanding that will close the reparations question, and believes if there be no common action, not door to war." merely Germany but the whole of Europe appears to be drifting to conomic disaster, therefore he appeals for the co-operation of the United States Government, which Britain Believes will be an essen. ial condition of any real advance towards a settlement. Marquess Barzon points out that America's disinterest is greater than that of he European Powers. She is vitally concerned in a solution of the

TREATY-MAKING POWERS DISCUSSED. European problem, if only because it involves the question of Interi Allied debts. He says Britain has always heartily approved of Mr.

London, October 25. Hughes' declaration made in December, but France disapproved.

The Economic Conference bas begun consideration of reciprocal Marquess Curzon welcomes the recent statement by President judgments and currency, by a committee of Imperial experts a Coolidge that the American Government will adhere to the Decem-sembled at the Foreign Office. The agenda includes whisky- ber declaration, and asks, in the event of the holding of an enquiry running in the United States, and the treaty-making powers of the whether Britain and the majority of the Allies could still hope for Dominions, when the question of the recent Canado-American perial Conference, over which Professor Gilbert Murray presided. American co-operation, even though complete unanimity bent fisheries treaty will undoubtedly arise. Mr. Baldwin was unable to forthenming at this end; alternatively, if America will co-operate attend to-day owing to his departure for Plymouth to deliver a

surning the proposed enquiry be entrusted to the Reparations, speech at the Conservative Conference. Commission.

Marquess Curzon in a statement says the Government is speak ng in the name of the whole British Empire as represented in the Imperist Conference, and expresses a desire to receive any American suggestion. Mr. Hugher in reply insists there should be no grounds for an impression that if the London Conference be called it will aim it relieving Germany of her obligations or that resistance to the ulfilment of obligations will be in any wise supported. He refutes he Curzon argument, that the United States is interested because:

EMPIRE'S FOREIGN RELATIONS.

FIGHT AT AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.

REPUBLIC FAILS TO MATERIALISE

Brussels, October 25. Reports received state that the German police early this morn. be question of the inter-Allied debt is involved, as he contends that ing attacked the Separatists installed in the Government offices at The practicability of methods to secure reparations and the Allied Aix-la-Chapelle, but unsuccessfully. It is reported that five police bayment of debts to the United States constitute distinct obligations. and two Separatists were killed. He adds that the United States cannot appoint a Reparation Com- mission member without the consect of Congress, but no doubt a It is stated that the Separatists have retired from most towns in ompetent American will be willing to participate in the economic the Belgian zone, where the Republic was proclaimed. nquiry. The reply reiterates the United States' desire to lend ssistance towards re-establishing peace and the economic restoration

Europe.

DEFENCE OF EAST INDIES.

HOLLAND'S POLICY DEFENDED.

Liege, October 25.

THE UNREST IN CHINA.

£

A HINT FROM THE UNITED STATES,

Washington, October 25. Following the receipt of information that the town of Changes where the Yale Missionary Institute is situated had been bombarded! during hostilities between warring Chinese factions, China has been:

KRUPP DIRECTORS RELEASED.

Berlin, October 25. The Koelnische Zeitung's Essen correspondent learns that Herr Krupp, together with three of his directors imprisoned at Duesseldorf.f} have obtained release for a period of seven days on the ground or pressing business. It is stated that the question of releasing othe political prisoners is being discussed.

It is believed that the liberation of the Krupp directors is the beginning of extensive releases.

WHAT THE L.O.N. NEEDS.

London, October 23.

At a League of Nations Union dinner to members of the In General Smats, Mr. Bruce and the Maharajah of Alwar were present. Lord Robert Cecil, apologising for his absence, declared that the machinery of the League was sufficiently sound. What was required was more popular support.

"WESTMORELAND" REPORTED SAFE.

London, October 23. The s.. Westmoreland has been signalled 250 miles west of Valentia. A New York message says the erroneous report that the Westmoreland was sinking was brought to Newport News by the master of a Danish steamer, whose good faith is unquestioned: His operator evidently misinterpreted the wireless..

UNIONIST PARTY CONFERENCE.

London, October 25. Thirteen hundred delegates are attending the Unionist Con- ference at Plymouth, the first since the breaking up of the Coalition. The conference has passed a resolution affirming that the welfare of the country depends on a closer economic union with the Dominions. and laying stress on the vital importance of inter-Empire trade.

ار

LLOYD GEORGE MEETS THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, October 25.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 28. 3. 3/16. Barometer 2 pm 29.85 Temperature 2 p.m. 77 Humidity

2 p.m.

79 High Tide 100 p m. Low Water 3.57 p.m.

Lighting Up-Time 5.51 p.m.

NEWS IN TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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At the World Theatre, "The Mystery of the "Yellow Room" Mr. Lloyd George arrived here, and called on Mr. Hughes. is being screened-Pages 4 and

The Navy League Ball takes plecs on Nov. 2nd-Page 4.

The Hague, October 25. In the Second Chamber, the Foreign Minister, M. Karnebeek, notified that the American gunboat stationed at Changsha would efended the Bill for the defence of the East Indies from the inter-return the fire of any guns directed against the property of American Later he had lunch with President Coolidge and the Cabinet mem- 12.

bers. tational standpoint. He said the Washington Treaty did not re-nationals. bove the causes of Japanese-American tension, which consisted in he antithesis of interests between America and Japan in regard to China as a market. This tension would not decrease if Europe bsorbed less American products. The compulsory jurisdiction of he Permanent Court of International Justice was only accepted by Small number of States. They would therefore continue the pre- The Irish Deportees Compensation Tribunal in London has rations deemed suitable for the maintenance of peace. The safety awarded an aggregate of £3941 to three men and three women State demanded that they take account of certain facts for deported from Britain to Ireland last March, compared with their

claims for 300

NOT WHAT THEY HOPED FOR.

London, October 25,

LATEST PRICE OF MARKS."

London, October 25.- Marks are now quoted in London at 450-550 milliazda to pound sterling-

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