THURSDAY, JULY 2
SINGAPORE BASE,
TREATY FO
LENGTHY EXPLANATION IN BRITAIN CONSULTING OTHER
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Hongkong's Gift.
(Router's Service.) ·
London. July 1.
In the House of Lords, replying to Lord Thomson, Earl Stanhope said the Government was still considering the scale of develop ment at the Singapore base but a decision had not yet been reached in regard to the graving dock.
Provision had been made for for. preliminary measures," example, the borings to discover the depth of various strata in which previous borings showed suitable granite foundation at no very great depth. Anti-malarial work was also being dealt with immediately. The graving and floating dock were not alternative proposals but supplementary.
The Admiralty experts were of the opinion that it was probably cheaper to build a new dock than enlarge a commercial dock. The use of one of the commercial docks by the Admiralty would deprive commercial shipping of its use and on the ground of economy it was advisable to have a floating cock and graving dock near each other. The original estimate proposed only one float- ing dock and one graving dock and a minimum amount of build- ings.
GOVERNMENTS.
Statement in Commons.
(Reuter's Service,)
London, July 1.
CHINA
IMMEAS
are
Paris, July 1
ab 3 pisat, the Discon The authorities are experience Puble works Departmenty by Onder fag difficulty in disposing of un-) of Bli Kapellanoy the Governor, of ong Lot wanted Chinese against whom of GROWN LAND to the Colony of writs have been issued in connecoghoz, for a berm of 75 yours, with that option of roomwal at a Crown tion with the incident at the Bent to be axed by the Burreyor of
term of 70 you, Legation,
His Maje ty the King, for one farther.
(Reuters Service)
London, July 1, The suggestion in three ques- The China Association has sent tions by Labourites in the House a statement to all newspapers in of Commonk that Britain call a Britain-and all Members of Par The police escorted ten Chinese conference of treaty powers, in-llament with a view to correcting to a point on the Belgian frontier cluding China, to discuss revision public misunderstanding of the whence they were expelled Im- of the treaties regarding terri-conditions under which foreigners mediately, the Police turned their torial concessions and extra-in China live and trade. The
backs, Siganyag territorial privileges, drew from statement emphasises that for The French authorities advised Mr. Austen Chamberlain (Foreign-owned factories in Shanghai another point on the frontier but eign Secretary) a statement that and other treaty ports
were again frustrated owing to Britain was consulting the other generally immeasurably superior the Belgian Government order
with to Chinese factories as regarding a close watch on the whole Governments whom we intended to act in close construction, sanitation and con-line. Finally the unwanted
regarding thedition of employment. collaboration
Chinese were taken to Strasbourg The existence of such factories where they successfully entered Chinese Government's requests.
In the meantime, he was unable haturally tends to ameliorate the
Germany. to make a statement beyond say-conditions of employment of ing that discussion on these large Chinese in factories since they issues was obviously impossible must obtain labour in competi until the Chinese Government has tion with foreign factories: taken steps to end the present anti-foreign agitation and shown its ability to enforce law and order and respect for the treaty Powers' rights.
concerned
A questioner interposed with the query "how could such things be done if no real Government existed in China?"
Mr. Chamberlain said he did not know where the questioner was driving and he did not desire to interfere with Chinese domestic concerns but negotia- tions of this kind necessitated the
The statement contrasts the disorder in China with peace and order in foreign settlements. It points out that many millions of British capital is invested in China trade, and thereby pro- vides employment for many thou- Bands in the United Kingdom, If and when order and good government are established in China, that trade can be greatly increased to benefit both nations.
THOSE DEBTS.
BRITAIN STATES HER VIEWS.
(Reuter Service.)
Paris, July 1. According to the Havas Agency, the British Government has sent another memorandum to the various debtor Stales stating the British view regarding the settlement of inter-Allied debts.
Concerning Frince the Note says in effect that if France signs an agreement with the United States will expect a proportional payment of the sums Imance owes Britain
Chinese themselves to constitute LABOUR SUGGESTION to pay part of her debt then Britain
some Government able to protect foreigners and.. preserve law in order to enter negotiation,
With regard to workshops, etc., it would be, comparatively, a very minor establishment, but such works were invariably costly, Therefore the Government was re-examining the whole question
Replying to further questions, of how far it would be possible to
Mr. Chamberlain. hoped that reduce the original estimate. It was quite impossible at present to when anti-foreign agitation ceases estimate the whole cost of the and foreign property and lives Buse, Barracks, Defences, etc., as are safe, the tariff conference the Government was still con- contemplated in the Washington sidering the whole scheme. Plans Agreement will be held but it by the cannot be held under circum had been considered General Staffs of the three Ser-stances in which it might be vices who were in very close touch exposed to anti-foreign demon- the lives and on this question. Full considera-strations, and tion would be given to the ques-property of nationals of the
Powers tion of Air defence and every
concerned being "en- dangered. other point. This would take a considerable time.
Reuter's Service:)"
London, July 1.
Reuter.
Albens, July 1-The Assembly, to-day, passed a vote of confidence In the House of Commons then M. Pangalos by 186 to 14. Labourite, Mr. Johnston, suggest- ed that in view of the situation in China, the question of extra- territorial agreements in China should be submitted to the League of Nations under artfele 19 of the Covenant.
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Consignees of Carge are hereby Hongkong, June 29, 1926, informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Stan- dard Oil Co's Godowns at Ken-
the wharves delivery may be ob- ained.
as regards Lord Thomson's re- BRITAIN'S PROBLEMS. lieved the method of procedure by nedy Town, whence and-or from
ferences to the effect of the Base on opinion in Japan, Earl Stanhope emphasised that apart from the question of a naval base and storage of oil fuel, the defence
of Singapore was essential.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, June, 30. Speaking at a dinner of the Cen- tral Asian Society, Lord Birken-
Mr. Austen Chamberlain, in reply, recalled that extraterri- toriality was carefully investigat ed at Washington in 1922 and decisions were then reached.
The British Government be-
the appointment of an inter- national commission to enquire into the position and assist the Chinese Government to effect such reforms as would justify the re- linquishment of extraterritorial.
Optional Cargo will be forwar- ded unless notice to the contrary be given before.
The 8.8. BINGO MARU Haging arrived on June 26th,. consinees are hereby notified that owing to strike conditions prevail- ing here part of her cargo origi- nally destined to Hongkong was No claims will be admitted after overcarried to Kobe and stored and all Goods remaining undeli- the consignees, shippers and-or vered after 6th July will be sub-cargo owners. No Insurance jeft to rent.
whatever has been effected by the Steamship Company.
The generous gift of £250,000 head made a brief reference to rights was a more suitable way of the Goods have left the Godowns, there at the risk and expense of
by Hongkong was unconditional and there was no question of re-
India. He declared emphatically that Britain must continue to sus- tain the exclusive responsibility of the protection of India. She must never close her eyes to the reali- ties of a situation which might easily be rendered dangerous. "The fundamental fact of the In- dian situation is that we went to
dealing with the question than by reference to the League of Nations.
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All claims against the steamer must be presented to the under- bigned on or before the 6th July or they will not be recognised,
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Go-
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inet on the 4th July at 10 am. Bills of Lading for countersigna-
India centuries ago composing MINISTER'S INSTRUCTIONS downs, where hey will be exam.
with the sharp edge of the sword the differences which would have
payment.
Lord Balfour said the fundamental question he never heard answered by opponents of the Base was whether any worse economy was conceivable than by spending vast sums on our Flect, yet not spending an additional sum to make it available wher ever British Possessions needed it. He asked how anyone could submerged and destroyed Indian think Singapore menaced Japan civilisation. We went there on and yet simultaneously not think that basis and hold it by that that Japan menaced Australia, or charter, and it is true to say to believe, it impossible that Japan day that if we left India to- could attack Australia without morrow it would be submerged by not also believing you could not the same anarchical and murder- attack her from Singapore. Dis ous disturbances as in the days of tances being practically, the same Clive." No man was entitled to there was the vast military force speak as the representative of
ON ARRIVAL.
(Reuter's Service.)
Washington, July 1.
by our surveyors Messrs. God-tures, immediately. All Claims dard & Douglas.
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It is understood that instruc-signed by tions which have been given to Mr. MacMurray, the United States Minister to China who arrives at Pelding on July 4, indicate the desire of the American Govern Britain and the momentury ment that the whole question of
30th June, 1925.
must be presented within 10 days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recog- nised.
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
"M. TAKEUCHI,
Manager. Hongkong, June 29, 1925.
in Japan but there was no ques-trustee of India, whether Labour, extra-territorial rights in China DODWELL & COMPANY LIMITED tion of there ever being a military Liberal or Conservative who would be considered at the earliest.
force in Singapore, of menacing find himself in a position in which strength either to Japan or any it was possible for him to liquidate other Power. The Force there was only usable defensively and the obligations of history and elaborated the old argument that honour. (Cheers.)
Lord Birkenhead also referred the best way to assure peace was to the position in China, where he to be prepared, although he was found the students unaccount most inclined to believe we were ably neglecting the immortal beginning a great peace era.
The discussion then terminated. learning of Confucius but read-
PEKING'S MOVE.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND
CHANG TSO-LIN,.
(Router's Service,)'
Peking, July 1 It is reported in reliable Chinese circles that Tuan Chi-jui (the Chief Executive) is despatching Lu Yung-halang to Tientsin to morrow morning to invite Marshal Chang Teo-lin to Peking as soon as possible.
London, July 1-In the House of Commons, answering ques tions, Mr. Austen Chamberlain said the French and Spanish Gov- ernments did not propose to declare a blockade of Riff but ing the columns of an English were merely taking measures and newspaper. The principal policing certain territorial waters enemies of the Empire, when the Tangier zone. Spain in- ther in China, Egypt, or India Vited Britain to join these mea- were students who were most sures. Mr. Chamberlain request- certain that the Empire was ed the postponement of further doomed and damned and that they questions until the Government were the proper instruments of its had time to consider the matter. immediate dissolution. China was-Beuter. the happy hunting ground of Bolshevists. Its development and the part to be played in the extri- cation of the present dilemmas by Britain, the United States, Japan and the European nations re- quired the very careful attention of everyone who was familiar with China's problems,
Peking, July 1-To-day's mase reeting in connection with the Shamean affair was poorly at tended, some schools and colleges holding aloof The National Flag was not displayed, but the Kuomintang and Red Flags were much in evidence. Prominent members of the made speeches. The situ otherwise quiet,Beut
Peking, July 1-Signor Cerruti (the Italian Minister) in an inter view with Reuter, this afternoon, Shanghai, July 1.The confirmed that he, the French memorial service for the students Minister and the American London, July 1-The. yesterday, was unaccompanied by Chargé d'Affaires will represent owners have formally notified violence anywhere. The strikers the interested Powers at the Miners Federation of the text are now looking to Peking for a forthcoming negotiations in tion of the national wage settlement, which business men as Peking. Signor Cerruti stated ment on July 31. The owners have well as the extremists confidently that discussions with the Chinese not yet made definite proposals for expect to include the concession of delegates, which were expected to a rovision of conditions, & number of the Chinese demands begin on July 6, would be strictly ter accompanying the unconnected with recent events limited to arrivlig
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