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MURDER OF SIRDAR.
BRITAIN MAKES FIRM DEMANDS.
ZAGLUL'S POLITE REPLY.
Promise to Punish The Assassins.
(Reuter's Service.)
Cairo, November 23. the royal alute sounded, after The Egyptian reply to the which,
accompanied by tha British Note is couched in polite Cavalry, he feturned to the Res terms and agrees to the demands dency. The Note to Zig!u! Pasha for an apology, the punishment of was in two parts:ode laying down the criminals, and payment of an the penalties, the second spacity Indemnity of £500,000:
ing the requirements, respecting
It promises to prevent any dis- the Army in the Sudan and the turbance of the peace by demons-protection of foreign interests in trations.
Egypt..
Zaglul Pasha read the reply in! the Chamber, which thereafter passed a vote of confidence in the Government with one dissentient.
The British Note,
According to an earlier cable, the British Note to the Egyptian Government demands:-
A proper apology.
An indemnity of half a million pounds sterling.
The prohibition of political demonstrations.
The withdrawal of Egyptian officers and units from the Sudan, Sudanese troops to come under the control of the Sudan Government proper.
Egyptian Reply.
The reply of Zaglul Pasha says. that the demand as regards the Sudan breaks the status quo and Is contrary to the Constitution, whereby King Fuad Commander in-Chief of the Egyptian Army, considers the demand with regard to Gezirah irrigation as premis ture.
It says the position of foreign officials is regulated by diploma
agreement and cannot be modified without the consent of parliament. It contends the L beralists' policy, at compatible with the principle of independ ence, has been adopted towards foreigners. The Note says no The Note. reserves for revision observations have been received the conditions governing the re-from other foreign, Powers. tirement of British officials and
A Prompt Reply. insists on the retention of British Lord Allenby promptly replied Judicial and Financial Advisers. to Zaglul Fasha, that in view of
The Note further demands the the refusal to acceed to most energetic prosecution of requirements regarding the Sudan, inquiry into the crime and the instructions are being sent to the Sudan Government to carry out condign punishment criminals without respect to per-military unle from the Sudas,...
the withdrawal of Egyptian
went it was at liberty to increase also informing the Sudan Gover- the area of irrigation without limit
sons.
of the
It also notified the Egyptian; Government of an increase in the Gezira cotton irrigation scheme from three hundred thousand feddans to an unlimited figure.
the
Excellency will fearn iq,due course Lord Allenby added: སgYour
what action is being taken in view of your refusal to comply with
The Note re-affirms the absolute right of the British Government requirement "Seven" regarding to protect foreign interests in the protecting of foreign interests. Egypt and calls upon the Egyptian Government to cease all opposition in this connection.
A reply within twenty-four. hours is demanded.
Premier Zaglul Pasha is seeing the King immediately.
It is expected that the Premier will resign.
The reply further requests payment of the indemnity by
noon to- OSTÓW.
Renewal of Demonstrations The march of the British troops through Alexandria was followed by the renewal of small anti- British Demonstrations by students this morning,
Two roplans from Cairo de. monstrated over Tantah, where there is some restiveness, but the country hitherto has been general.
Protection of Foreigners. The opening of the Note to Egypt as published by the Foreign Office says: "The murder, whichly tranquil. holds up Egypt to the contempt of civilised peoples is the natural note last night caused a sensation The publication, of the British outcome of the campaign of in Cairo, people eagerly buying up
hostility to British rights and special editions of the papers. British subjects in Egypt and the There was much excitement. Sudan, which was not discouraged by the Egyptian Government and fomented by organisations in close contact with that Government.
Use of Indemnity.
LONDON, November 23.
It is officially stated that the Egyptian indemnity will be
It recalls Mr. Ramsay Mac-devoted to benevolent objects fo Donald's warning to Egypt of the the Sudan, subject to provisions 00000000" consequences of the Government for the victims of the outrage.
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failing to stop the campaign and says." By allowing the Sirdar to bo murdered. the Egyptian Government have proved that they are incapable or unwilling to protect foreign lives."
The
Points of Note.
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LONDON, November 23. two important demands made in the British Note, it b pointed out, sic:-----
LIANG AND HSU.
GOD OF WEALTH »
AS HOST.
A SIGNIFICANT MEETING.
WILL OLD COMRADES MEET AGAIN!
Although it is not conjectured that he will re-enter the Peking political arena just at the moment. gossip in Hongkong predicts that" the "God of Walth, Mr. Liang Shih-yi as he is known to the Chinese, head of the Com- munications Party" and formier Premier of China, will soon be Jeaving this Colony for Peking where he is to co-operate with Marshal, Than Chi-ji and General Feng Yu-hsiung in shaping the Northern Gorerminent's destinies.
Mr. Liang Shih-yl
This much is presumed fam dinner given by Mr. Lang, at his residence, No. 11, Robinson Road, to "Little" Heu (Gencrul Han Shin- treng) before the latter's departure for Europe in the words of an interview by the "Ching Mail'') "to ni to bis education the better to qualify himself as a faturo ad- ministrator of China.".
More Than Farewell. Little HS Bome may know, was and stillelaids to be Marshal Trian Chi-jni's henchman. Toan has been nominated by the Christina General is the chief executive of the Peking Govern- ment and it seems that he will yield to persuasion. The ipference, therefore, is that the dimer re- ferred 'lo was more than a farewell to Hau and that the prospects between Tuan, and the "God of Wealth" may have been discussed.
As head of the Communications Party," Liang has been out of politics since the ascension to power of ex-President Tsac Kun and Wo Rei-fu, the lenders of the Chikli party. It was due to Marslial Chang, Tolins infuence that December 24 1921, but he w Liang was appointed Premier on
rejected by Vu. Po-fu In the interval bevisited, Japan and this in Humpe. His chination with year he travelled rather extensively
Than Clips, the Christian General and Cha Tso-lin would supply financial aid and prestige: but there are some who doubt his intention- to seek re-appointment.
Little Hsu Leaves "Little Hsu has surprised the Flie
Concluding, the Notes states British judicial and Financial Ad Firstly, that the retention of the that failing immediate compliance vlera relates to the three officials, with the British demands, His whose powers have been encroach Majesty's Government will forth-ed upon, under the Zaglul régime. with take appropriate action with Secondly, the unlimited irrige a view to safeguarding their in-tion of the Sudan, in connection terests in Egypt and the Sudan. with which it is recalled an exten
Preventation Of Note
sive lirigation scheme ár Gezin Accompanied by the Counsellor for the purpose of cotton-growing, of the Embassy, and escorted by a assisted by the Sudan Government regiment of cavalry, Lord Allenby was voluntarily curtalled to 300,000 visited M. Ziglul Pasha (the Prime Jeddans by Lord Allenby, in order Minister) and presented the Note. to placate the Egyptians who The Field Marshal remained five feared the damming of the Upper Public Fy leaving minutes and received a royal Nile would curtail their supplies cavalry salute both on his arrival In this connection an, authorita- and ca his departure..
The presentation of the Btive statement of the British point...
British of view declares that nothing in Note was attended by an impressive the present Note will diminish the ceremonial. Lor Allenby in a Egyptian water supply lounge sult. motored to M. The statement adds that steps- Zaglul's office, escorted by the will be taken not to interfere with Six eenth Lancers He read the the declaration of Egyptian inde Note to M. Zaghiul in English and pendence of 1922, nor with › the | then binded it over with a French agreement of 1899, regarding co translation. On Jeaving, Lord doininion in the Sudan,
| Allenby stood to attention while.
WOMEN OF SYDNEY.
INSTIGATE MURDER OF "SCABS,"
EX-SOLDIERS ATTACKED,
(Reuter's Service.)
ARMS' POSSESSION.
ACCUSED ARRESTED AT
STAR FERRY.
!
A Chinese was brought up at the
Central Magleracy
cy this morning and charged with possession of s SYDNEY, November 23, As di result of women urgingl
fully loaded evolvor. Of the ap waterside fedorationists to kill plication of the police, the man
*** scabs,* 200 ** men pftacked 15 was remanded. The weapon wa workers from the axisoldiers found concealed Inside his jacket Bureau, who are regarded as being searched, at the Star blacklogs. The police separated The combatants and made three Ferry wharf barrier on the Ko
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BEASTS OF THE JUNGLE.
WHERE THEY MAY NOT BE TAKEN.
THAT TIGER CUB INCIDENT.
What Really Happened On Saturday.
Because a tiger-cub was taken to the position of a, jury would be a cricket match on Saturday, no very likely to doom that the body need imagine that they can
owner of a non-domestic animal with impunity take a pet boa, con- strictor to Legislative Council was causing unnecessary danger to meeting or a baby elephant to a the public by bringing it out and as musicale, so that these gentle crea- every person keeps arr animal st his. tures can love their backs stroked own penal, is is supposed that by the ladies present. The law is damages will be awarded. very distinct upon the subject.
Saturday's Incident.
WILS
In view of Saturday's tiger cub On going the round of the base- incident at the Hongkong Cricket ballers who took part in the match Club ground when the Hongkong it was learnt that the one who was Baseball Club met the Cricket Club supposed to have bean mauled was in a game of cricket, a "China not injured to the extent of shed- Mail man wended his way to the ding blood. He maintains that not Police Headquarters this morning even the leg of his trousers to make inquiries. He was referred torn, that the beast was very playful hy the Captain Superintendent of but did not seera vicious. From the Police (the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. baseball fraternity it was gathered Wolfe) to that famous local Ordin-that the owner rumoured to be a nnce-No. 1 of 1845 which deals person from the Oriental Shows with a multitude of sins. It is de bled rather profusely as the result signed "An Ordinance to make proof being mailed in the head. Vision for the preservation of Good was also stated that his cont WER Order and Cleanliness and the pre- torn and that his arm was scratched, vention of Nuisances." Section 3
It
starts with "Every person shall be That the police are on a lookout liable to a fine not exceeding $60 for jungle animals breaking loose is who, in any thoroughfare or public evident from a story related before place or place adjacent thereto, Hongkong heard of the Peak tiger commits any of the following which was ultimately shot in the [offences :--"
New Territories after it had killed.
Furopean sergeant.
Each sub-section sets out & long! list of offences but it is No. 9 that seeins to meet the case. Inter-alia it says:-
A wealthy Chinese merchant was the owner of a menagerie which included a tiger, two bloodhounds, (D) in any thorouglifare or public some whalers, ponies, several head place, to the annoyance of the in- of deer or antelope and, it is be habitants
lieved, a bear. According to a senior officer of the Force who is now in turns loose, cleans, dresses, oxer retirement, the police heard that cises, trains or breaks any horse or the tiger, had mysteriously escaped other animal, '.-.-
or passengers
and inquiries were at once in- Why any special mention of a stituted but it was not possible to horse should be made is a matter connect the Peak tiger with the one for conjecture but the general pur previously in captivity. The port is plain enough. Beyond this owner, so the story went, replied netion any person can always take civil that he had sent it back to the in-
for damages The terior." Ordinance does
Nevertheless, out-station not even say officers were notified to keep a look- "domestic." A jury or a judge in out for spoor
BONE OF CONTENTION.
KERUTU
Azmery
The British Government in its latest Note to the Egyptian Government has once again endorsed the policy of its pre- decessors. with regard to the Sudan.
SIR R. HO TUNG..
SHORTLY LEAVING FOR
SHANGHAL..
ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE PLAN.
-TAIKOO FATALITY.
BEAM BREAKS HURLING – MEN TO DEATH.
THREE KILLED.
Although he has not been back A serious accident, with fatal here very long after his trip to results, occurred at noon on Satur- England, Sir Robert Ho Tung will day at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery be leaving the Colony to-morrow resulting in several lives being or the day after for Shanghaj în lost. N connection with his scheme for a A gang of fitters, who were round-table conference of China's standing on a bear stretched leaders.
across the scaffolding of a buliding in course of construction, were hauling up a cast iron bore, weighing about 400 lbs, for use in ex-Civi. Governor. Li Yew-hon of connection with a water system Canton at his residence, No. 61, when the beam suddenly collapsed Caine Road. On the day of his and the men were hurled to the
rival bere from Shanghai, he told ground 75 feet below
One of the men was instantly [hc{"China Mul” that he was re-
luctant to return North just yet killed, two died in hospital, and even though his chief had been two others are lying there. In a norinated as the new President critical condition.
Then came his leading in the dan
Colony and the protracted stay at
the end of which, it was thought
The weald make his way to Tientsin
.
unge his party is now nominally in power
Sone time ago a "Router" cable vas published to the effect that n former mandate for the arrest of Little', Hu (are many others) Bad been cancelled and that their previous titles, rank and honoure had been restored. The last mail. from the North menticha Hau's, hames in a list of officials who are
restored to the active
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