SATURDAY, JANUARY 20,
EAST AND
THE CHINA MAIL
LOCARNO SPIRIT.
"FLEA: FOR CO-OPERATION OF POWERS.
PRINCE CHICHIBU'S SINCERE HOPE:
KATO'S FRIENDSHIP FOR
PATIENCE STILL NEEDED,
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London this evening at the con-
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Rugby, Jan. 29.
FORGET
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SOVIET DISPUTE.
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES TO RESUME WORK,
MARSHAL CHANG'E ORDER.
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PART IN THE ALLIANCE
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London, Jan 28 The late Viscount Kato la the Rugby. Jan. 29.
subject of long eulogistic obituary
Bldebest, Jan. 29.5, Sir Aurton Chamberlain, accom- i A banquet In honour of Prince notices in the Press The London
The forgod bank notes "Aftair
Moscow, Jan. 29. pantert by his son, will arive in Chichibu, of Japan, who is mak-morning papers dwell on his continues to be the subject of en-
ing a prolonged sojourn in Eng-friendship for Britain, which was quiry A Parliamentary Com-that as a result of the exchange The Tass News Agency states clusion of the first extensive holland to atudy social and other con- instrumental in Initiating the mittea and a police enquiry are de- of views between the Soviet day he has had for a very
ditions here, was given by the Anglo-Japanese Aliance. Con-
manded
Consul General at Mukden, and siderable period. He has been Japan Society last night.
The Morning Post," in a lead- The French authorities are also Marshal Chang Tsd-in; the fatter absent from England for about Prince Chichibu said that durer, regret the departure from pursuing the enquiry. The French ordered the officials and employees five weeks, having proceeded toing his short stay here he had the written allana, which pro-Police Commissioner, M. Douleet, of the Chinese Eastern Railway Rapallo immediately after the mid already learned to know much ofvided a basis for joint policy in Is reported to be urging to resume work, December meetings of the League the charm of England, her China, which was never needed the ro-examination of Count In Geneva. "He has completely re. scenery, her ancient buildings, more than to-day. It says that a Windischgraete and Nadosy so as covered from the effects of in- and her culture. That knowledge common understanding by all the to clear up the alleged dis Quenza from which he was suffer made him realise the valuable Powers may not be possible, but crepancies in their evidence. jak an Fortnight ne His conver-work which the Society could do the immediate needs of the situa sation with Briand In Paris in extending knowledge of Japan tion are served by close accord yesterday was of a general char-and Japanese art, literature, and between Britain and Japan. hetor and touched on a great mum-life. ber of subjects in a broad way.
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M., Doulest also declared that it must be ascertained where the paper used for the manufacture of JAPANESE, TRIXUTE,
the forged notes was procured and It wua his sincere hope that
Tokyo, Jan. 29. where the machinery used in the "Disarmament Conference. East and West might continue This morning's papers unanimi process was hidden: for the French In his subsequent interview with to dearn much from each other to ously deplore Viscount Kato's authorities was of opinion that it newspaper correspondents. he was the lasting advantage of both and death, paying high tribute to thewould yet be found in Hungary able to staté in regard to the meet. to the lasting peace of the world, ex-Premier's qualities.
Despicable Hungarians, ing (dxet for February 15) of the LORD SALISBURY'S TRIBUTE.
Most papers consider that the The Pranfer, Count Bethlen, In Committee charged with prepara- Lord Salisbury, after express- enselka Ministry should remain a speech in regard to the affair. tion for the Biaurmament Confering his profound condolences with office, as an early stabilisation declared that if it was found ence that there had been no re-Japan on the great losi suffered of the political altuation out the Cabinet had made mistakes the quest for adjournment and that it by the death of Viscount. Kato, weighs all other considerations. Ministars would resign. He was was certain no such request would alluded to the smoothness with The general consensus of opin-determined to clear up the affair. come from the British Government, which Japan had invariably pro-ion in the papers and among pub The Government had nothing to If such proposal were made, he 'ceeded
licists is that Mr. Wakatsukishide; the attacks from abroad personally would regret it though The tendency was now toward fully qualified for the Premier originated with some despicable It might be worth the sacrifice if a combination of Powers. Locarno ship, though the "Jiji" reports Hungarians, who know that their the ultimate object were thereby was an example of the effort to that a section of the Upper House only chanes of success
was to to beneft. Any more attempt to include in one great international consider the Kenseikaj well ad-plunge honsit leaders in the mire.. get rid of the question would he
vised to form a coalition with the said, be opposed by, the Powers
Seiyuhonto, under Baron Yama- which harf supported the idea at
moto, who, it is stated, commazda Geneva.
the confidence of both Parties. "Give and Take."
agreement a very large number of Powers. The League of Nations was another example of the same great tendency toward universal agreement along the path of
SPARING TAR!
The "Asahi," though advocat- ALLEGED ECONOMY IN THE He made a plea" for the con- seace,
ing the continuance of the Minis-
NAVY: tinuance of co-operation among all In various parts of the world try under Mr. Wakatsuki, thinks the Powers represented at Locarno, jund in the Far East especially it is fairest to dissolve the Diet A great deal of patience was still elements of disorder were pro-for the purpose of weighing needed on both sides; but he was foundly alarming and it was of public confidence.
FIRST LORD'S BOAST..
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quite certain that the spirit of vital importance that the Powers MR. WAKATSUKI SUMMONED, Toerno world continue. "We which by long tradition and habit Mr. Wakatsuki, the Minister
Rugby, Jan. 29. must not be discouraged if the ten-of witional discipline were able for Home Affairs, has been sum- The First Lord of the Admiral. deney to give and take offence did to act as a check and control upon moned to an audience by the ty Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, in a not disappear in a moment," forces of disorder should be Prince Regent. He will be call-speech at Bridgewater last night
themselves as nearly allied ased on to form a Cabinet.. possible. Jupar WEN one
hose Powers.
ENTENTE. CORDIALE.
Where France Comes In.
3.
(Renter's Service.j
Paris, Jan. 29. According to the newspapers, the conversation betwen M. Briand
and Sir Austen Chumberlain dealt with the date of the preparatory disarmament conference; the re- duction of the Allied forces in the Rhineland. Desul, Morocep. Egypt, and Syria; the Chinese eriais: and certain claims of the Italian Gar-
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NO SHACKLES. LABOUR DESIRES PERFECT FREEDOM.
CONDITION OF LIBERAL HELP.
CABINET UNCHANGED..
Tokyo, Jan. 80. The Cabinet has been appoint ed without any change, the new Premier retaining the portfolio of the Home Office,
The Cabinet will be installed to-morrow.
WAGES DEMANDS.
TROUBLE PENDING IN
AMERICA.
COMPANIES USUAL PLEA.
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Rugby, Jan. 29. ernment in regard to the tecris Referring to the suggestion of tories bordering Abyssinia on the co-operation in Parliament be- Red Sea. The possibility of post- |tween the Labour and Liberal poning the disuenament center-Parties. Mr. Philip Snowden. ence until Germany had fulfilled Labour MP. for Colne Valley.
New York, Jan. 29. her disarmament obligations was contemplated the possibility of According to the "New York also chusiderak,
Labour being represented by the Times," the guards and engine- M. Briand will submit the quis largest Party, with the Liberal drivers on all railways have been Lion of the reduction of the Allied holding the balance of power instructed by the Union to send in forces in the Rhineland "to the If in the next Parliament. the schedule wage demands by Febru Abilitary Council, including Liberals were willing to support ary 1, seeking the restoration of Marshal Foche Marshal Petain, Labour, his own Party, he said, the wage scale fixed by the Rail- would be ready to accept from any way Labour Board in 1920, which "MExcelsior" remarks that it section anything which that is the highest scale in the history Would be · naturn) enough if section would give and of which of the railways. Britain sought to enlist the Labour approved,
The spokesman of the Railway eventual support of Italy for its Labour was willing to co-oper- Companies stated that the palley in the Near East-if only ate with any Party in getting storation of the scale would in- to give the Turks something to something they wanted to secure; crease the Company's expenses by think about, But no Mediterran- but no Labour Government would half a million dollars. ean agreement is possibie without ever accept halp from any other France; therefore M. Briand and group except on the condition that Sir Austen Chamberlain approach it had perfect freedom in the con- ed the question of Morocco, atituencies and was not shackled Egypt, Syria, and Mosul in a spirit in the slightest degree. of loyal collaboration.
and M. Painlevé.
GREAT CORDIALITY.
Spirit of Faithful Co-operation.
(Havas Agency
Paris, Jan. 29.
The papera note the great cor- diulity of the talk between M. Briand and Sir Austen Chamber- lain, which they state dealt also with Oriental questions, such as Tangier, Morocco, Egypt, Syria, and Chinese affairs, in a spirit, of faithful co-operation, taking account of the particular interests of both nations.
Restored Confidence.
MISSION NEEDS.
NEARLY FIVE HUNDRED NEW WORKERS.
WHAT CHINA REQUIRES.
(Reuter's Scrotos.)
London, Jan. 29. An appeal for 430 new men and women missionaries was made at the final sitting of the convention of the Missionary Council of the Church Assembly.
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SALE OF HUCO STINNES ·
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PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT.
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Berlin, Jan. 29. Negotiations for the sale of the Deutsch Australische Ship- the entire Hugo Stinnes Fleet to ping Company and the Kosmos Company has resulted in a pro- visional agreement.
The Stinnes Fleet consists of 28 The Rev. David Jenks, Assistant modern freight and passenger Secretary to the Missionary Coun-everges steamers of a total tonnaye cil, said that Africa needed 120 of 140,865; and two motor ships In the Chamber, M. Briand de- men and 80 women; India needed of 10,800 tons now under constrac clared that when he formed the 71, mostly men, Caine 60 mention. Government he found a constant and 48 women for the work of The Deutsch Australische and drala for repayment of Treasury the existing missions and institu- Kosmos Companies have a capital and National Defence bonds, tione: which amounted to 700,000,000 Japan asked for 18 men and 16 marks, respectively. It is stated franes monthly, At present the women Korea for six men; drain was only for 100,000,000 Singapore required six men, and francs, monthly, which was the
result of restored confidence.
CHAMBERLAIN ARRIVES.
(Reuter's Service,)
London, Jan 29.
"Sir Austen Chamberlain
arrived. from Paris.
CARNO FACI
Adopted by Italian Chamber.
has"
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SIR ERNEST TROUBRIDGES (Reiter's Service)
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that the transaction will necessi tate an increase in the capital both companies
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He said that, although he could not reveal the actual sum, they had made extraordinary pro- gress and would, at any rate, provide out of the saving a sum at least equivalent to that which new construction would cost.
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