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CALCUTTA SHIPPING.

MYSTERIES.

FIRES ON VOYAGE TO ENGLAND.

Calcutta is making for itself a bad reputation in the insurance and underwriting, world by rea son of the alarming frequency of cargo fires in the "holds of ves- sels outward bound from this port. Ten were reported in 1826 and seven last year; there have four 'so far this year.

Bengal has the world monopoly of jute, whch valuable freight is

FRENCH SOCIALISTS AND COMMUNISM.

LABOUR ELEMENTS REJECT RED INFLUENCE.

HYDE PARK MORALS.

'HOME SECRETARY "AND POLICE CONDUCT.

"RAILWAY 'BUS SERVICES.

SUBURBAN TRAFFIC PROBLEM.

ENJOYING A PRIVATE VIEW."

WHAT THE ARTIST SAID TO THE TANGMAN,"

Paris, May 31.

Sir Herbert Walker, Gonoral The French Socialist Congress,

Manager of the Southern Railway, [By the Hon. John Collier.] at a night's sitting, and with only convened at Toulouse, has adopted, ABOVE REPROACH"nformed the Joint Parliamentary

Committee considering the Road There is nothing more delightful two dissentient votes, a "tranai- The Home Secretary, Sir Willis promoted by the companies, than slowly to perambulate the tional motion" on the presentam Joynson-Hicks, was bombard of how he proposed to develop Academy on Varnishing Day." It ed with questions in the House of motor omnibus services if powers adds to the interest that there is political situation,

Commons recently on the subject ware granted.

no catalogue, and there is a of flyde Park and the police patrol

Bir Ralph Wedgwood, Chlef Gen-fascinating game of guessing, at the arrangements.

eral Manager of the London and authors of the various works. North-Eastern Rallway, Stated And then there are the converse- that among the 'districts where his tionslet us listen to a few of Company would, if they got the them: powers, contemplate 'running mo-

The motion mentioned the suc coss of the Socialists in the recent elections, of which the most salient facts were the according of "face" to the Bolshevists in the cocond round, and the decay of

radicalism.

“Hulló, old chúp. How dra 'yoù

Two outstanding points emerged during his replies. One, that the conduct of the police in Hyde Park had been above reproach for years, carried over every sea. Bo fre

From that experience, the and the other, that the general tor omnibus services for the pur-hung 7" quent have been 'fires in connex.

Socialists have drawn

some qucation Involved would be referred pose of "feeding" electrified lines "Oh, not so badly; I have one ion with this-particular cargo that

the Committee on Street Were Dorking. Caterham and. those financially interested have lessons, which will guide them in lo

Hayes, which were termin! serv. on the line in the big room and two little ones amongst the gems. begun to abandon the pot theory their actions towards the BolsheOffences.

Sir Willam, replying to Lieu-ing a big area. Tradie could be Don't you think It's a much better of spontaneous combustion and Fist Party, although the Socialists refuse to participate in a coalition

tenant-Commander Kenworthy developed in these districts by Academy than usual?" (After a look for a much graver eause.

of Parties against Bolshevism.

The motion also defines the final (Soc., Hull, Central), who inquired running 'buses to and from the pause) "By the way, how have

stations. There were they treated you?" There is indeed solid ground for believing that maliciously skilful aims of Socialism and Communism, the number of apprehensions in the termini

a lively manner Fark and convictions In the last many other places where similar

*Treated me? They have treat- treatment of jute bales with Boma but criticles in

year ended March 31, 325 persons considered, has been hitherto practised.

The Company would consider out my two best things, and hung A startling theory is that some

It proclaims that the Socialist were arrested for offences of in- bales may have been treated with a preparation containing phos-Party will maintain, towards the decency, of whom 268 were con- putting on cross-country buses, the third in a corner where no one phorous which, though non-in-Government, or the Right bloc, or victed, while 37 others, the charges which were not operated by rail can see it. I think it's the rottenest found to be They were considering a further show that even the Academy has flammable when wet, is highly towards the concentration which against whom were

A member of the Hanging Com- liable to fire when dry. The sug-they perceive in process of crys-proved, were discharged a total extension of the electrified area, of 295 guilty out of 325 arrested. and "feeder" services would en- Chamber,

courake traffic on these lines. mittee, looking rather nervous: "I gestion is that some of these jute tallisation n the new

Packed “Liko Sardines,” For prostitution offences, tho

am so sorry we had to hang your fires have been deliberately an attitude of rigorous and co- nhinned with the object of pre- ordinated opposition, and will figures were 242 out of 269; afd-

Sir Ralph Wedgwood was ques- picture just a little above the line. venting valueless cargo reaching present indefatiguably against it ing and abetting prostitution of-tioned by Earl Russell, a member We tried it in all sorts of places, a programme of opposition.-Indo- fences, 36 arrests, 36 convictions of the Committee, about the con-suited it. I know it is a little high, but that was the only light that importuning, two arrests, two conditions of the suburban traffic jon but it looks ever so much the better

chemical preparation la practised: the means by which Communism 12 months, said that during the "feeding" road services would be me like dirt. They have turned

ita destination.

"Faked" Jute Bules.

It is alleged that in some cases

pacifi.

OUT.

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Jute for shipment contains only RIOT SQUAD IS CALLED sufficient "pukka" bales to de- ceive inspection, the remainder being made up of worthless ma- terial. In order to avert the consequences that would arise apon the consignee discovering the deception practised upon him. the despatcher may endeavour to make sure that the cargo which is heavily insured shall not reach light its destination.

Dock and Engineering Company's Pootung works on charges of Con- munist affiliation. The house was thoroughly searched and brought to

scen

ever had."

for it."

"Thank you so much. I have no doubt that the plcture gains a great deal by being hang where it can

victions; indecent exposure, one arrest, one conviction; rape one ar- the L. and N.E. Railway.

indecent as- Lord Russell--Do you not think rest, no conviction;

should provide sants for sault on females, two arrests, no you convictions; offences of insulting your passengers? I have behaviour under the Police Act, your trains roing out with the 56 arrests, 40 found guilty. For passengers packed like sardines, hardly be seen." all offences taken together the Do you think a road undertaking figures were 692 arrests and 616 should be allowed to soll a ticket just it." found guilty, of whom 640 were where it cannot provide a gent? : actually convicted.

Lieutenant Commander Ken-

The Hunger (aside); "That's

One of the Attendants: "I have Sir Ralph replied that 'buses washed your picture, sir. I am so were allowed to do so during the sorry they turned out your big one. Worthy-De not these figures show rush hours in the London area. I can't think what made them do it.. B considerable amount how few mistakes the police make He agreed that it was impossible (uite beautiful, I thought it. Jim for his railway to assure scats and me we almost cried. Thank of literature bearing the in performing this difficult duty?

the suburban you, sir; thank you. Anything elso`◄ of the Chinese Com-

Sir W. Joynson-Ilicks-As the to passengers on

1 can do for you?" Public opinion at one time in-chap

An Olympian condescends to an sisted on a special police watch munist Party of Kiangsu, and Minister responsible for the police, services. They had tried every

ran ns outsider: "Don't you think this being kept upon those persons le membership cards for a la- I have gone very carefully into this possible means, but it simply was who visited vessels lying at the bourers' anti-Japanese organiza-very difficult question, and 1 really not practicable. They

am satisfied that the police not only many trains as the line would an exceptionally good show? You Kidderpore Docks and in the river (tiun.

Other Arrests.

as a whole, but throughout the carry. Passengers had the remedy don't know the trouble we have near Calcutta. When three fires

Force do their best in very diffleuk of waiting for later trains, but taken with the hanging. It is dif- The Municipal police arrested 18 circumstances. (Cheers,)

naturally they would not do that. ficult to be absolutely fair, but I broke out on auecehsive days on

don't think you will find any in-. steamers leaving the Hooglly, the demonstrators and propagandists

stance of favouritism or of modest theory of foul play was streng on Sunday. One of the men proved

merit ignored." thened. To the watch kept by to be chief of the organization de- the part police were added pre-partment of the local Kuomintang, cautions taken on board the ships and another his assistant, themselves. No arrests, however, were made, and the theory

more or less aban- arson was doned in favour of accidents.

Viscountess Astor (C., Plymoutli Sutton) asked how many of those charged with indecency were warn- ed before arrest, and did not the Another man stated he had Minister think that n warning of been # niember of the crew given by uniformed men and wo

of the President Lincoln but at pre-men police would be more effectivo? sent is unemployed. Most of the

Sir W. Joynson-Hicka replied that others are students from local colleges. Ten were arrested by it was extremely diflicult to say or woman should be Louza police and eight by Central that a man Miss Young has sent a generous moller. With the exception of the contribution of $200 through Dr. Arthur Woo for the Alma Houseboy, all were released after being and Orphanage at Kowloon City.

Striet martial law was observed in Chinese territory and pedes rinns were not allowed out in some districts after 8 p.m.

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TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

The following general know- ledgo paper has been taken from

the Daily Express,

Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 14 of

this issue.

1 In what coal mine has a fire boen)

burning continiously for acuenty years?

On whose authority is journalism called "the fourth estats of the

realm"?

DEBTS OF A FORMER CLERK.

£57,000 STILL OWING AS TAX.

A remarkable story of how a warned after the offence has former colllery clerk made a for- was told actually been committed."

Those

whe committed offences of this tune then lost it again kind in public parks were deserving in Swansen Bankruptcy. Court re- of punishment, as the offence was eently.

George Leonard David, aged 46, against the whole community. He was proposing to refer the general of Gower-road: question to the Committee on Street Offencen.

Returned his gross liabilities as £81,069 and liabilities as nil.

Said he was once the director of eight companies.

Admitted that in 1920 one of his firms bought 25,000 tons of coal for 42s. 6d. a ton which was re-sold for £5 58. a ton,

Said that his share of profit on the deal was £60,000.

The Home Secretary, replying to Mr. Hannon (C., Moseley), sald that the average number of police performing duty (including traffic duty) in Hyde Park on each day was 45. Reports on their work were submitted to him as required.

Mr. Hannon-Has the Home Ashed how he had made his Secretary not received from time to money, David replied that he had time complaints that the lighting successfully carried out coal deals of the park is not as adequate as it between 1917 and 1920, might be; and is it not the worst lighted park in Europe, having re- gard to the importance of the city? (Cries of "Oh, sh.")

Sir Wm. Joynson-Hicks-I hovo received complaints that it is not so well lighted as it should be. Sir Vivian Henderson represents the What islanda in Englanil's posses-First Commissioner of Works in zion for a contury are about to this House, and I have asked him be restored to their original to take the matter. in hand. owner?

4 What invention threatens to make a'steamer's propeller obsolete? How many private motor-cars are now in uso in the United King dom!

# By what now discovery is it elaimed that the son may be made the source of unlimited power at small cost?

Sir R. Thomas (L., Anglesey)---

In the latter year Messrs. Bevan and David (of which he was a dir- ector) bought about 20,000 tons of coal at 42s. 6d. per ton.

The Worm (it will turn): "Yes, It must be very difficult when you have given all the best places to your own works and that of your friends. 1 daresay you have doho your best to allot fairly the small amount of remaining space."

F

I think, myself, the worm was unjust. He did not make allowance for the enormous difficulty that the Hanging Committee Inbour under, sociate has the right to have six becauso every Academician and A6- works hung in good places.

Of course, there is a good deal and some unworthy, of soreness jealousy amongst the outsiders. I believe, the hangers try to be fair, but there is a great deal of human nature amongst artists. They are un amiable race, and as such they like to do a good turn to a friend and they have their little prejudices.

BRITAIN AND PACT PLAN.

PARIS APPROVES SIR AUSTEN'S SPEECH.

Paris, May 11. Sir Austen Chamberlain's speech on the American peace pact pro-

This was sold to Mesara. H. M. Thontas and Co., of Cardiff, at a profit of £12,000, and subsequently re-sold by Messrs. Thomas for pasals is regarded here as indicat about £5 6s. per ton.

ing that Great Britain wishes to David said his share of the progain time, and so is held to be satis

a little 11-£60,000-was

than £2 per ton,

The Official Receiver:

more

Why

factory in view of Washington's "obstinate" attitude. A high authority spoke of Sir Austen as

Is the Home Secretury aware that didn't the profit go into the firm having in the first part of his

Hyde Park is one of the few places where servant girls in London could carry on innocent flirtations? (Laughter).

Sir W. Joynson-Hicks-I have

of Bevan and David?

speech "flung himself at the neck... David: They had certain pro- of America," but Paris recognises Ats and 1 had other profits.

The Registrar and Official Re- that elsewhere in his speech ho shows that Britain appreciates ceiver pressed David as to why he took the profit as a private in- France's difficulties,

While the friendliness of his at-

not the slightest objection to it. dividual and not as a director of titude is recognised, the remarks

7 Who invented the notation of the (Laughter.)

present musical scale and when?'

8 What remarkabis plaque is now

threatening agriculture in

France!

Where in the British Empire has a great industry 'been establish- ad for the manufacturo of arti ficial pearls from herring scales)

10 What living thing in declared by naturaliste to fly at the rate of 800 miles an hour?

11 How many buttons for clothing

· are officially estimated to be used every year in Great Britain? 19 What income is produced for the nation by the hereditary lands belonging to the King?

IT IS

CHEAPER !

TAKE A

TAXI'

This "high colour" that some girls have costa ten dollare a box.

the company. He replied, "I sim-

ply took the profit. I cannot give of Mr. Lloyd George have left a painful impression on the French mind."

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any reason."

David said that of £57,902 which he owed the Inland Revenue author!- tics, £39,104 was for. Excess Pro- fits Duty in respect of the £60,000. He did not think that that was pro fit subject to tax as he looked upon a committee of jurists, followed by.

it us appreciation through specula- tion.

He admitted that about two years had elapsed since he had made a profit.

The examination was adjourned.

U. S. ELECTION COSTS.

HOOVER HAS SPENT OVER $380,000.

I learn that, in agreement with the other four European Powers concerned, Sir Austen Chamberlain had a complete procedure mapped out of preliminary consideration by

แก international conference. America's refusal to consider the suggestion, or, Indeed, any mod!- fleation of her own text, has left the other Powers in a quandary.

An exchange of Notes, defining, i the terms of the treaty after it had been signed, would also seem to have met with American opposition. The French Press from Loft to Right are unanimous in protesting against America's "stift front."

Major H. O. D. Segrave, the racing motorist, is to take part in the motor boat races at Potsdam, In Germany this month.

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Washington, June 6. The senate campaign fund inve- tigating committee, making its final preconvention report to-day, placed the expenditures of all pre- sidential candidates of both parties thus far at $781,087, of which almost half was attributed to Coffee plantations in Matagalpa Secretary Hoover. His expendi-(Nicaragua) owned by British, tures were placed at $380,822, American, and German interests,

The committes adjourned until have been placed under the pro after the conventions.

tection of native police.

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