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VIEWS OF CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER,
DEPARTMENTAL SACRIFICE.
(Beuter's Serviço.)
Leeds, Jan. 20.
THE CHINA
MAIL.
MORE FLOODS.
المدينة
PORTUGUESE COLONY
AFFECTED;
· FIVE INCHES OF RAIN.
(Reuter's Service,).
BRITISH TRIUMPH.
#
BIGGEST DAM IN THE WORLD.
SOUDAN'S FUTURÐ.. ASSURED,
(Beuter's Service;)
London, January 20: The Makwar dam, which Lord Lloyd will offeially inaugurate on Thursday is a triumph of British engineering.
Beira, Jan. 20. "If the Government was sup-
Unprocedented rains in the low- [ported in the economy scheme, Wing Portuguese territory be- which it has prepared, no addition tween Untal and Boira have re- to the burden of taxation will be sulted in serious foods, "which
The preparatory work was recessary," declare Mr. Winston have caused a completo suspension Churchik, Chancellor of the of trala, mail and telegraphic started in 1914, stopped by the Exchequer, speaking at the Leeds services between Rhodesia and war, and resumed after the war
when a loan of three million | Chamber of Commerce. but if Beirn. the economy scheme was pulled Many natives have been drown-sterling, previously guaranteed by to pieces and whittled down, the ed. Others took refuge in trees the British Treasury for the con- bill must be paid.
and have been brought to Beira by struction was doubled. motor boats.
He announced that when Par Biament met an Economy Bill would be introduced covering the whole field of expenditure. Every Department would be asked to maku sncrifices. He declared that the policy of true economy was not complete if it did not provide for wise expenditure.
THE MAIN MEASURE.
The Government's main con- Estructive measure would be u rrent scheme of electrical develop. ment. "If this Island is to con- Įtinue to support the present im- mense population it cannot afford to be behind any part of the world in scientific organisation and
ejuipment, Science and goodwi
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Starday 23rd January 24th January.
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Mr. Churchill mentioned that the road subsady would probably approximate £21066,000% three- qurtess of which would go in paying the wages of the miners..
HOOVER CRITICISED,
HANDLING OF THE RUBBER SITUATION.
INCONSISTENCY EXPOSED.
(Reuter's American Servise.)
The average rainfall in the dis- triet yesterday was five inches.
"MERE BANDITRY.”
MURDERS OF BOLSHEVIST OFFICIALS.-
MOSCOW'S VERSION.
(Reuter's Service.)
Moscow, January 20.
The dam and the canalisation: for the big irrigation schem which is ultimately intended to rrigate three million acres, was completed by Messrs. Pearson & Son in July Inst year.
In the first season 80,000 acres. of cotton were irrigated com parert with 20,000 acres under the old pumping scheme.
Two Miles Long.
F
In the first season 800,000 acres jof cotton were irrigated, compar- led with 20,000 acres under the old
pumping scheme.
The dum is nowrly two miles fieng, with a maximum height of 128 feet. Nearly million tons
A semi-official version of the fo musonry were used. The re-
banditry and had no
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1926.
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murders, in the Bobruisk district servoir formed above the dam with Daylight, FRIDAY, January 22nd, 1926. states that they were mere be a lake 30 miles long. political
The total length of the main "significance.
cpnal will be 70 miles and its A Rigi message of January 15 branches 558 miles. stated: It is reported that much Twenty thousand workmen rest prevails among the pea-were employed on the dam, along road and railway run. santry in various parts of Soviet which a Russia.. particularly Ja theThe latter will be eventually ex- Ukraine and White Russia, where tended to Kassala. armed anti-Bolsheviks are active.. Murders of over-zealous Com-
On
munist officials are reported, A clergyman was having tea chiefly in the Bobruisk district, with some new parishoners. where the militia and locul the sideboard were some cut-glass authorities are alleged to have decanters filled with what looked refused to act against the rebels, like whisky and various other and are even co-operating with spirits. them.]
MEXICO'S LAWS.
POSITION OF THE UNITED STATĖS;
STATE SECRETARY SPEAKS OUT.
(Reuter's America Servicc,)
Mr State:
"My friend," said the curate to his host, "you should avoid, even the appearance of evil. I do not say that you drink, but-—_””
"Why, they're only filled with farniture polish. Mr. Marsh and floor stain. It's the decanters that I like they look so pretty."
Exactly," and the curate. repeat, avoid even the appearance of evil took a drink from the big one in the middle.”
H.E. HOTEL RESIDENTS.
New York, Jan. 20. Sharp criticism of Mr. Herbert Hoover's handling of the rubber situation is voiced by the Demo- ratie organ. "The Work con- sending that Mr. Hoover's actions | throughout are" full of idiosyn=" rrasics. He attacks the British trust, but seems to forget that he belongs to a Government that believes in protecting American trusts by ake highest possible hari. Similarly, he insists that
Washington, Jan. 201 Keblogg. Secretary he does not wish to advise retalia- tory measures, but recently he ex-said that a position of the United in a formal statement pressed the view that public opinion would demand the Ameri-States in regard to the Mexican ean banks to refuse loans to Great Band and Petroleum Lawa was Mr. P. Anderson
provisions Mr N. G. Basle Britain it the Stevenson Rubber that they contained
Mr P. Caron Restriction Act remained in force "plainly retroactive, and confisca
tory in their effect.""
Mr J. H. Cook Mr W, A. Dowley He added that in the absence Mr G. A. Fafsit for a reply from the Mexican Gov-Mr & Mrs J. Gould
Riddoll ernment to the American repre- Mr W. Hagen,
Misses
and F.
Mr C. B. Shank sentations on the subject, deliver
Hamilton
Mr T. 8 W. Smith jed on January D; he was not dis- Mr W. B. Harkness. Mrs B. Thompson
posed to comment further.
Mr J. J. Johnstone. Mr & Mrs E. do 7. Mr J. E. Joseph
Walsh Mr and Mrs. "B. J.
L1900 Mise H. LAND
FOKKER MISSING.
FEARS FOR THE PILOT AND OBSERVER.
LOST IN SNOWSTORM?
(Reuter's Service.)
Amsterdam, Jan. 20.'.
REPLY RECEIVED:
January 19.
Mexico City, Jan. 20. The United States Ambassador hus received from the MexicanMr A. U. Neave Foreign Office a reply to his recent Mr & Mrs G. Often Note protesting against retroac- tive legislation, bat declines to Grave misgiving is felt regard-discusa ita contents. ing the fute of the pilot and observer of
an Army Fokker, which left Schiphol yesterday for coastal defence practice,
It is feared that they got ast in a snowstorm.
The destroyer made a search in the sea, but it was fruitless.
TOKYO FLIGHT.
DANISH MILITARY PROJECT FINALISING.
DEPOTS AT KARACHI & BANGKOK.
(Reuter's Service.)
Copenhagen, Jan. 20. Arrangements are being pleted for a Danish military flight lu Tokyo,
com.
WILLING TO PAY.
FRENCH DEBT TO UNITED STATES.
COOLIDGE NEEDN'T WORRY,
(Reuter's Anieroun Seraioc));
Washington, Jan. 21.
Mr B. J. Pearce Mr H. Pearmat
Mr G. H. Potts
Mr and Mrs E. B.
Priestley Rics
MIE
Mr and Mrs' O). E.
Mr G. Wragge
Passenger Department:
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65-Day Delightful Cruise de Luxe The
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Length 697 feet, 25,000 tons gross.'Oil-burning From HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 14th, 1926, via Shanghai, Kobe. Yokohama, Honolulu, Hilo, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Balboa, through the Panama Canal to Cristobal, Havana,
Arriving NEW YORK, APRIL 10th, 1926. THREE Days in NEW YORK as CANADIAN PACIFIC GUESTS.
Arriving SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 19th, 1928.
Shore Excursions and Sightseeing Tours at ALL PORTS.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
Mr and Mrs. JE
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Mr B. Wylte
REPULSE. BAY HOTEL,
January 6.
Mr A. B. Abbott Miss Adkins and
children
Mr and Mrs Van Andel & child
Mr P. Araki
Mr Bannerman
Mr & Mrs Lammert Mr Lammert
Mr and Mrs 3, 8,
Langston
Mr and Mrs Lauritsen Mr&Mra Mackenzie Mr, Mrs & Miss Bird-Miss E. Morrison Mr
fr and Mrs 0.0. Mr T. Nagara
Black
MrMyNaklumsa Mr & Mr. Bowman .and ohildi MrG. W. Bradburan Mr K.
Neil on It &
Browa Mra M. Henry Berenger, the
Mia Norge Mr N. Conten Dr F. I'rench Ambassador, told Pre-M OP Cherry
Mix and Mrs Diver sident Coolidge thut France is MOR E allford Mr Pa resolved to settle her war debts Mr Mrs Costello Mrs.
new
"as promptly and fully as her pre-Mrs F. Grampton Capt & Mrs Racka
sent and future possibilities would allow."
Knocked down by a tram car at Spare parts are being despatch-ese coolic was taken to hospital. Kennedy Town yesterday, a Chin- ed to Karachi which will be one yesterday with injuries to his face of three main depots for the ser- and arms vice of the flight, the others being. Bangkok and Tokyo.
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STRIKE THREAT.
FRENCH MINERS WANT MORE WAGES.
REFERENDUM TO BE TAKEN.
(Reuter's Berelae.)
rand, Mro Davios Mr and Mrs J.
4 and Mr Docijas Rankina Mr Eegion
Mesars Farrell Mentrs Ferguson
Mr and Mrs Gaia Mr Gordon Mr and Mrs T. S. L. Mr and Mrs Hindes
Greenall
Mosora Botkina Mr V. Rose
Mr and Mrs Bois Mr A. H. Rows Mr and Mrs Badier Mr Van der Steen Lt Col. and Mrs:
Stephens Miss Holt
Mostra TarraL Comd. & Mrs Hunt Mr & Mrs Townend Mr and Mrs Ireland Mr and Mrs Tully Mr and Mrs W. G.Mrs Ward Wart
Joseph
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mr D. L King
Mr and Mrs
Wrightmen Mr & Mrs Zomvalt
The Scotsman away on, his annual vacation was head over heels in love with a certain young "girl left behind him." At last he could stand the suspense no longer, and, going to the tele- graph office, he at once sent off a telegram asking her if she would AMERICAN FAR EABT 'LINE marry him. That happened in the morning, nich he spent the entire day in the office waiting for SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES a reply. That night a call came' through-accepting him.
Sailingà, for
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TABACO. The National Council of the operator, when at last he was "Wat Joster", man 30th Jan. Federation of French Mine leaving. I should think twice Workers has adopted a resolution | before I'd marry a girl who kept
United States Shipping Board declaring that unless wages are me waiting all day long for an
STRUTHERS & BARRY, increased by January 21, to com- answer..
Managing Operatore
pensate for the increased cost of "No,. na," rotorted the Scot. Hving, a referendum will be taken "The girl who waits for the re-
L. EVERETT, INC. General Agents.”
on the question of a general strike duced night rates is the lass for Phone C. 3008, ist floor, Queen's Blug of French miners.
me."-Los Angeles "Times.”
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