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UNITED EMPIRE.
SPEECHES AT EMPIRE DAY DINNER
OVERSEAS GRIEVANCES.
LONDON, May 23.
A united Empire was the theme of the speeches at the Empire Day dinner under the auspices of the Colonial Institute this evening. The Duke of Connaught presided and the distinguished company of 400 included the Duke of York, Sir Joseph Cook, Sir Hugh Clifford, Sir James Allen, and Sir Gordon Guggisberg.
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The campaign against President Millerand which was first considered post electoral bluff, is now regarded as very serious not only the socialists, but all prospective Premier Herriot's extremer followers are clamouring for the resignation of the president. The four principal radical socialist organs are daily Imperiously
M. J. H. Thomas Minister for Colonies in pro calling for a change at the Elysee, though there is reason to believe that Mons. Herriot and more posing the principat toast appealed for the dropping moderate radicals deprecate the campaign, seeing of miserable closs warfare against class talk (cheers). that a presidential crisis, following a ministerial, is "Let all, no matter what class creed, unite in mak- caltulated not only produce political disruption nting the Empire worthy of the sacrifices of those of home but delay a settlement of the reparations all classes who defended the Empire in the war. question and prolong, the state of uncertainty in Mr. Mackenzie, ex-Premier of New Zealand in Europe.
replying warned the government that they must change their procedure if oversea representatives were to continue to 'altend imperial conferences as they were bitterly disappointed if they did not see effect being given to recommendations at con- ferences. Referring to the Singapore scheme he said that if ever Australia fell away the Empire would be through. Responsible people in Britain were providing proper protection.
RUSSIA'S POLITICS.
BUDGET DEFICIT INCREASING.
RIGA, May 23.
A message from Moscow states' that èfficial. Russo-Japanese' negotiations have begun.
Mr. Rykoff in a report on the financial position says that the budget deficit has increased to four hundred million gold roubles:
The Government has decided radically to reduce agricultural and industrial credits, bür a further reduction on military expenditure is Impossible.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party has issued an appeal asking everybody to assist to promote the new society of chemical defence founded by Trotzky.
HOME CRICKET.
SOUTH AFRICANS DRAW AGAIN.
LONDON, May 23.
At Bristol, Gloucester were all out for gz, Blanckenberg securing
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SAVED FROM DEATH. WONDERFUL RESULTS WITH NEW SERUM.
NEWHAVEN, May 23...
The Connecticut Yale School of Medicine" announces that in recent experiments with the new anti-scalatina serum they cured 25 out of 26 extreme cases in which death appeared probable in 6 of the cases. prior to inoculation-Reuter's American 'Service.
THE ENGLISH FLIGHT.
ROUTE ACROSS CHINA.
Peking, May 23
SHARE REPORT:
THE WEEK'S RATES.
There has been a fairly quiet MacLaren will enter China at murket during the past week, pricvs Pakhoi and leave at Shanghai. generally having been steady-in-most The route will be-Haiphong, stocks, a few showing a slight in- Hongkong, Foochow, Shanghai j crease over het week,
The Shanghai market has again and Kagoshima. He is due at 4 wickets for 29. The South Haiphong on May 26, and Shang-eased off with very little business do Africans then batted and de- hai on May 30-Reuter.
ing in Cottons. clared at. 126 runs for wickets (Susskind 69 not out) Gloucester made 19 for 1 wicket in their second innings when rain feil and the match was left drawn.
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· Middlesex v. Lancs.
At Lord's, Middlesex led Lancashire on the first innings.
Hearne (Middlesex) compiled 84 and Parkin took 8 wickets for 65
for Lancashire.
Northampton Yorkshire. At Northampton, Yorkshire beat Northamptonshire by five wickets. For the winners Macaulay tock 6 wickets for 26 and 4 for 42 and Kilner 5 for 348
Worcestershire v. Susex.
At Worcester, Sussex obtained a first innings lead from Worcester- shire.
Tate (Sussex) secured 6 wickets for 24.
Essex v. Somerset, "
At liford, Somerset beat Essex by 371 runs.
White (Somerset) took 6 wickets 'for 39 and 7 for 22.
Derbyshire v. Surrey.
At Derby, Surrey beat Derby- shire by six wickets.
Oxford v.. Kent.
At the 'Varsity Oxford beat Kent by six wickets.
Hewetson (Oxon) touk.5 wickets for 16 and 5 for 26. Woolley (Kent) secured 6. for 40.
Notts v. Glamorgan.
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"CHINA GOVERNMENT"
APPOINTMENTS.
Shanghai, May 23.
The following are the principal alterations since last week-
Hongkong Bunks At the mo mint they are easier with more sellers than buyers and shares con be obtained at $1,156.
A mandate will shortly be
Cons:-Have been the medium issued appointing Yang Sen asof considerable business with, sales Tuli: Teng Hsi-hou as Civil 000 to $200 closing with buyers Governor of Szechuan; Liu Hsianga21es dividend. as Tupan of Szechuan, on the Tibetan-Yunnan
Hotels Have fitmed up and the borders; Liu Old Shares up wanted at $10 with Tseng-hou as Tupan of the Sze- the New at $18 "without attracting chuan-Shensi border and Tien sallers. Sung-pao as Assistant Director of Military Affairs in Szechuan easier with sellers a $108. Reuter.
D'OISY'S NEW MACHINE.
Hongkong Lands :—Åre - rather
Humphreys Have again come into favour and after changing hands-
at $21, are wanted at $211.
Cements --Ara' easier with sellers
at $223 for Old, but this New shares could be placed at $5.65.
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Shanghai, May 23. D'Oisy has chosen a Breguet
Kowloon Wharves-After. XIV. three hundred horse-power machine from the aeroplanes art rise to $170, close slightly offered him by General Lu Yung-sier with sellers at that rate.
Hongkong Docks-Are Aliso hsiang, Military Governor of easier and shares could, possibly be Chekiong and is leaving for obtined at $148. Peking on Sunday morning. Reuter.
AUSTRALIA'S MONEY.
Lists for the Commonwealth of Australia loan closed to-day in accordance with the terms of the prospectus.-Reuter.
(The loan is £10,000,000 at five per cent., price £100, redeemable
Ropes-Are nominal at quota.
tions.
Hongkong Trams -Have been the medium of most business during the week and a large amount of shares have changed hands, closing firm with bures at $873 cash with few if any sellers,
Peak Trams, Old :-Have" been' in good demand and have. epme to business at $181, and some shares
in 1935-45, the same as the existro still wanted at $18),
A Nottingham, Notts heating issue.] Glamorgan by an innings and 57.
Funs..
93.
Carr compiled III and Whysall
EQUALITY FOR SHIPPING.
HAGUE CONFERENCE'S
RESOLUTION.
MALARIA IN RUSSIA.
FIVE MILLION CASES LAST YEAR:..
Moscow, May 23. " There were five and a half million cases of Malaria in Russia last year and it is feared that the number will be exceeded in 1924
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,
THE HAGUE, May 23. At the Baltic-White-Sen con- ference. a meeting here has unanimously passed a resolution The name of Mr. M. H. Baillie urging, shipowners, to approach Scott has been added to the list of their respective. governments with | Authorised Architects.
of what flag they fly in peacetime. BASEBALL RESULTS.
Chinese Affairs.......
Chien Lights-Arel in some de mand, and the New Shares are want- ed nt $9.
China Sears After declining to a buying mie of $200, have had a rapid rise and close, with bufere at $214
Daily Farms-Continue firm with buyers at $201. v
Steamboois-Are slightly easier but could be placed at $36.
Jane Crawfords Are neglected at $191.
London quotations of the 22nd inviant-Hongkong Banks £138, 10 Tndow Defeunt 13.10%- Shells £4.11.3. All middle prices,
fed the Medital-Inanection Rooms,
a view to their accepting un«
to 2867024, with permission to H. E, the Governor has appointed travel in North China, reservedly the principle of equal Mr. R. A.D. Forrest to act as **2/Lieut. D. HV Buckle, ist Bå. treatment for shipping irrespective Assistant to the Secretary for East Surrey Regiment, has been ́granted leave of absence, on During the absence on leave of private affairs, from 24-3-1924′′ to Mr. Albert. Denison, H E. the 24-5-1924. Governor has appointed Mr W. L. It has come to notice that three Leask to be a Member of the cases have been admitted to SHANGHAI, May 23. Authorised Architects Committee. Hospital and several have attend-
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MATIONAL RESULTS
Senior Chaplain to the Forces, is Officers Commanding Units or granted leave of absence on Detachments will warn all ranks Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 4 private affairs, from May 24, 1924, under their command against the Cincinnati ... 6. New York!!
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danger of this practice. Hospits] Chicago 6 Boston
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