TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1925.
INDIAN CONGRESS.
SERIOUS SPLIT AMONG SWARAJISTS..
SONIFICANT RESIGNATIONS.
Reuter's Service.)
Cawnpore: Dec. 28.
The concluding day of the Indian Congress was marked by
KUOS FATE
HEAD EXHIBITED IN
PUBLICAT
BARBARITY CONDEMNED.
(Reuter's Borvice)
Tokyo, December 28.
MURDER TRIAL.
DEFENCE OPENED THIS" MORNING
COUNSEL. HINTS SURPRISE.
THE
CHINA MAIL
PARIS OF TO-DAY,
THE QUARTIER LATIN "DISAPPEARINGM
There are two parts of Parla that all Britons and Americans have heard of-the Latin Quar- ter and Montmartre,
After the evidence in chief and cross-examination of Detective Inspector T Murphy, Mr. L. H. V
Ever since Henri Murger wrote Booth (A.S.P.) and Interpreter hie Scenes de la Vie de Bohème," A Foreign Office message from Ng Ping-u in the murder trial at
that a long and heated debute, in Mukden stados
Marsbel the Sessions, Mr. Elsley Zeitlyn 70 years ago, Bohemia has been which, although the Swarajist Chang's son has demanded that (instructed by Mr. G. K Hall associated with the Quartier political programme was adopted, the Japanese Consul-General should, Brutton) opened for the defence, Latin, and the book must have serious split in the Swarajistorder the Consul at Isiminfu to Mr. Zeitlyn hinted that he would drawn hundreds of thousands This culminated in, the resign give up eight of General Kuo's civit call evidence the nature of whlebwho had but little Interest in its
ranks was revealed..
the
would come as a surprise. He officials who are taking refuge in
scholarly traditions and maintained that the Crown case the Consulate. there, but the re-
was refused as it is under- one of suspicion based on Sorbonne but believed that here thyce circumstances, via, absence was to be found the picturesque atod that Marshal Chang intende of prisoner from his home, the life of the vagabond artist. executing thom.
story detailed by the woman who But nowadays visitors come, enticed him across the border, and the strong circumstances of the set, and go away disappointed. incriminating statement by priThey say that the Quartier Latin
The case is proceeding,
tion of the ex-members of the Legislature, Jayakar (Bombay), Monjea (Central Provinces), and Kolkar (Deputy Lander of the Swarajists in the Assembly) on the plea that they would thereby The Consul General is arranging liberate themselves from the Japanoss police escort to bring Swarujest obligation and be freethem safely to Mukden, to propagate views for responsive Though it is not confirmed off-soner made, after arrest. eo-operation and acceptance of cially, the Government spokosman office.
boliaves the reports that the licada.
The Congress adopted Pandit || of Kno and his wife were exhibited Motilal Nehru's resolution in publicly in Mukden, and he ex• favour of non-co-operation in the pessed disgurd that suela barbarities Legislatures.
Find been practised!
Pandit Malaviya feared that the Congress was being handed over to a handful of Swarajista. who had not kept their word in the past and could not keep it in
the future.
INFLUENZA.
LOWEST RECORD FOR. SEVEN YEARS.
In his annual report the Medical Officer of Health states that the total number of deaths from influenza during 1924 was 52, this being the smallest figure
sider the incident to be most regret The vernacukur papers also con-
that Kuo tablo, though they say dracrvod death as a traitor. -
NEW GOVERNOR. Lalalai Patrai règarded the out-
Peking, December 27. look us very pessimistic. In. A mandato has been issued ap-' spite of a contrary desire they painting Marshos Feng Yu Haiang's were being driven unconsciously towards co-operation.
supporter, General Sun Tush, as Military and Civil Governor of deaths was Chilli Province, in place of the each of the defeated General Ching-lineare being RUSSIAN OUTRAGE. whose whereabouts are unknown. 83, "and 52.
ATTRIBUTED TO ROVING
BANDS.
NOTHING SERIOUS,
(Reuter's Service) •
Bullway and telegraphic com- munication has been restared be.
wen Tientsiri and Peking.
CABINET RESPONSIBILITY.
Poking, December 28. Mandates have been ined ap pointing Hsu Shih-ying Premier fund rovising the regulations govern- London, December 28. ing the fimctions of the Provisional, Diplomatic circles in London do Government, providing henceforth nou regard the report of the Russian that the Cabinet shall be."ropan- altack north-eas of Afghanistan sible," mud, devise and carry out very seriously. They while it reforms in accordance with the to roving hands not contbull;d by prople's wishes. Moscow or any 'Central GovTH- Than Chi-jui remains Chief ancul. It a pointed out that the region of the river Oxus has been the scene of imide for many mon tha.
London, December 28. "JA Alabal massage publishe
**'ligos,**
In lembing yesterday stated--Newspoptali za body, say, that it finds hiddle
Fixecutive.
PRESS COMMENT,
at Kabul report Hub Russian troops netisfaction"«in the most recent suddsily and unpwovokedly attack, od and captured the Afghan post of Burkad in Budakshan and com, pi'd the surrounding territory.]
FRENCH POLITICS.
RVIDENCE OF RUFF IN THE LUTE.
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT DEÝRAT,
~(Router's ̈Vernice.)
1.
for the last seven years.
406, the figure for In 1918 the total number of next succeeding six. 149, 542, 308, 429,
RIFF WAR.
NEW OPERATIONS BY THE FRENCH.
BENNOUR THE OBJECTIVE.
(Reuters Service;)"
Rabat, December 28. French regulars, supported by artillery and aeroplanes, have started fresh operations in the Taza sector; having as their objec- tive the city of Bennour..
The action is developing favour, ably.
diwelopmonta of the Chinese wid's seept the Fre! that the success of Chuang Pandin moans that one of the Soviel intrigues in China has mis- carmed. Trade continues te suffer! LI Cand industry, to decay whilst China'a slinged frianda' at MowXW ztina të mummipulades Chinese 'dia- kensions for their own politicu) -
"MR. LI."
CHING-LIN BOUND FOR"
SHANGHAI,
(Reuters Servicc.).
‚' Chefoo, December 29.
MA
For the non-Chinese community the ratio of male to female chil dren born in the Colony last year Was 112 to 100.
For the
ratio community the
females.
males to 100
In his annual report the Medi- cal Officer of Health says: "The Chinese are careless of the regis- tration of births, and the great disproportion between male and female births registered indicates that there is less care for the registration of females than for malo births."
VJ
Last year 1 British children were born, he, 88 Portuguese, 51 Indian, andAmerlenir,
is do more Bohemian than Passy; Normal telegraphic communi- or Fulham for that matter; and cation with Peking and Tientsin old inhabitants, returning to has been re-established... scenes of former galety, sigh for the good old days.
The old. Bohemian Latin Quare ter, it is true, has gone for ever, People are cleaner, for one thing It has been a long time dying, but the last few years heard the death rattle.
The mean maximum temperature in Hongkong last year was 78.8 and the near maximum 68.8. A total rainfall of 9857 inches was regis tre
Of the 90 cases of diphtheris notified last year, 63 were
one Was non-
It now has "dancings" that vieChinose. The deaths totalled 40, with those of Mentmartre, with of which only
Chinese. jazz-bands and champagne, Cafés
and du Maurier's heroes,, where that were the haunts of Murger's
Stevenson lounged, where the grisette laughed and long-haired students and immature artists made merry and bilked their bills here the, stolid tradesman takes his coffee with his family and listens to classical music.
fever in the Colony last year was The incidence of cerebro-spinal
slight, there being 81 cases, as against 107 cases in 1923 and 59 in 1922-the latter figure being the lowest since the discase made when there were 1,232 cases. its first appearance here in 1918,
valence of cholera in the neigh bouring districts of China-it is not usual for cholera to assume epidemic proportion here.
One of the last in the old tradi No case of cholera was notified tion recently disappeared. Once last year Cases of this disease. you saw there politicians, amous are liable to be imported from time to time, but except under artists and writers, poets and special conditions-as, for exam journalists from all countries.ple, when an extreme shortage of and of course some ordinary water coincides with the pre- drunkards and night birds. Octa sionally a dethroned monarch or princeling would hold his Court there. In the small, ill-lit room, where dimly through the smoke
Tetanus and convulsions ne one glimpsed couples dancing to
counted for 189 deaths of children the measure of a mandolin, the under five years of age last year. fate of Ministries was solved and Thus out of 101 deaths ascribed literary reputations made orto tetanus 88 were of children damned. A mixed company it was that emerged into the dawn, but now the friendly gendarme at the street corner sees them, no
more.
under one month and five of children over one month and under one year. Convulsione accounted for 79 deaths of children under five years of age. Of these three were under one month and 40 over
The base of the Bohemians have gone under-gone underground. one month but under one year of In an old, narrow street, where age.
cafe. We descend the stone
is, Believing that they can indict General Li Ching-in has gone, Murger himself abode, is a small enduring injury on the commercial to Shanghai, travelling incognito interests of all capitalistic States, as T. Li. especially Great Britain in China
The article refers to the obstacleer tor granting foreign aid in restorings | order and observes that in any chan Paris, December 28. no Chines: individual leader inv The instability of the political worff British support if only be etuption in frilicer reflected in the cause. none can absolutely rely on election of a member of the De his own soldiers and colleagues mocratic Left Party as Prodent The "Times" adds that "thens is of the Banate Finance Commission, nothing in Chinese history to forbid, defeating M Clemenal, the hope il China's eventual recovery, Democrats' official nominee. The and
concludes by applanding
group called upon M Lacroix to Japanes action on the lines of the
sign, but he refused.
"WILSON DAY."
BIG CELEBRATIONS IN AMERICA.
NEW STAMP ON SALE...
(Reuter's American Service)
New York, December 28.
Ex-President Wilson's birthday was celebrated in the cities and
urbicle in the Daily Telegraph" published yesterday.
MOSCOW.PERIL..
Puris, December 28.
Commenting on events in China
chules
RUBBER CONTROL.
"AMERICANS' LANGUAGE
UNRESTRAINED.
'WICKEDNESS....."
stairs, bumping our heads, and
#
we enter a cellar, the wall hung costs us the equivalent of 3d. with picture of a decidedly glass, we listen to rollicking modern school.. ·
choruses, mostly about gentlemen There is a roar as we enter; A collarless figure in corduroys, a who are deseived by their wives. then a chorus of uncompliment-
· រឹម ary welcome. We alt on hardwood carver whose name wooden stools or boxes at own in art circles throughout. wine-stained tales. A poet, with Europe recites a poem in argot. long hair and flowing Black tie,er and thicker, until we can hard- The atmosphere becomes thick- 19 reciting his own verses. Aty see the wall in front for smoke: well-known chansonnier signs a "Let us go; I am choking, song full of political allusions.-
claimed my friend who had asked Old Pascal himself goes to the me to show him the Latin Quar- Washington, Dec. 27. The Press and public men are piano, Pascal with his spectacles ter. "And if that's Bohemia," growing daily more indigeant and on his nost, who has sung for he said, as he filled his lungs more unrestmined in their expres... ·
generations of students. He sings with the chill night air in the sions in discussing Britain's the old songs of the Quarter, and, dark street, let's go to Mont-
wickedness in advancing the while we sip a white wine that martre."
BRITAIN A
(Reuter's American Service,)
the "Canlois,' sflor referring to
price of rubber. Mr. Nicholpa endeavors on the part of the Tongworth, Speaker of the House xxxx Mowow (loverament to supplant of Representatives, speaking at the Western Powers in the prestige Akron, Ohio, uid, that there Hecom- they have aequired in Asia, cood to be a conspiracy among the na- output and crease the price. He tions producing rubber to restrict the. described the restrictions as a
international swindle, and de- elared that Congress was booking every means to help the American
"This precinly this hut aggravates the problem imposed by Biope's attitude of abstention in the effervescence in China. Log towns from coast to coat.
The Post Office. commemorated cally, an agreement ought to be the occasion by placing on sale i reached between the Western Bavinteen-cont, Wilem Memoriai, Stutes to avert this peril.
atump
OIL CONTROL.
NEW MEXICAN ACT IN OPERATION.
· (Reuter's. American Servios,)
"MISSIONARY WORK..
London, December 28. The standing committee of the
manufacturers to meet the British restrictions and competition,
conference of Missionary Societies LIGHTNING HAVOC. a
of Great Britain and Imoland-- has issued a statement to the effect
thin the Protestant, Missionary. Societies have reached an agron- mentsin regard to the principles
Mexico City, December 28, which should govern their work in
"A Presidential decree has put tho Petroleum Act into operation
:{A enblograms of December 21 stated-Parliament has passed the Patroiaum Bill, which gives Gov
domimsen oyur
gus, of, and mineral deposiŤM Be Bill is not retrospective.]
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