THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1926.
LEAGUE COUNCIL.
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HOME GOVERNMENT AND DOMINIONS..
CHAMBERLAIN'S TALK WITH.
CONSTANT CONSULTATION.
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London, Feb.. 17,
„A anggestion that the Dominuional
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In the House of Commons. the
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WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS IN JAPANZ
"LABOURITE'S ALLEGATION,/
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... London, Fab. 17. In the House of Commons, in
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SHINGLED HAIR.
HOW WOMEN MAKE USE OF IT
SOLD TO MAKE EYELASHES
What becomes of all the hair women have shed during the past three years Many left a pound or two of hair behind at the hair- dresser's others carefully carried
Salt Lake City: Feb 17. a) A heavy death roll is feared as Maitland, Minister of Labour, said and rocks near Bingham, which ounce that statistics showed that the wrecked some buildings, including church two large boarding Working hours in the cotton millsa in Japan in 1924 averaged 14 housus, and several houses, and burying between 50 and 100 per with two shifts daily...
"Mr. T. Johnstone (Labourite); sons. He
suggested, that Japanese machinery
Fire subsequently broke. out
should be consulted before the Secretary of State for Foreign reply to questions, Sir A. D. Steel the result of an avalanche of snow away a neat parcel weighing a few British delegate on the League Affairs (Sir Austen Chamberlainy was asked if any questions relating to British obligatione in the Near Baat were considered during his recent discussions with Signor Mussolini Premier of Italy. Sir Austen Chamberlain, Secre- replied: "I do not think that. It tary of Stats for Foreign Affairs, in the public interest that I
Council voted on the question of the now permanent members of the Council h addition, to Germany underby several questions in the
House of Commons,
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was running 22 hours daily. He among the ruins. Up to now Artoon
Those who cherished their hair are lucky, for nowadays, there is This is made into switches and a huge demand for long hair coiled round the head and fluffed into curls for evening wear,
The owners have had to spend a
directly it is cut off
It has to be cleaned and pro- pared in a certain way or it be- comes: dull and lustreless....When the time comes to make it up for use, many guineas will not cover the cost. T
replying, said that the Government should be asked to stata what sub. asked whether the Government re-bodies have been recovered. The good deal on their revered tresses, was alrendy is communleation with | jects were or ware not discussed fused to invite Japan to the Enter-rescuers are working: frantically to however. Atout two guineas is the informal conversations national Conference dealing with extricate the people: pntombed charged for treating the hair! the Domialogs In regard to the in question raised. He pointed out which took place when, the Prime the eight-hour convention and Doctors and nurses. are on the that a permanent seat on the Coon-Minister of Italy did line the hon whether it proposed to boycott a spot. but Hittle hope is entertained cil was attributed to the British our to dine with me at Rapalloduced in violation of the Washing
country whose goods were pro- of further resques. Empire But the extent to which but I may say that no obligations
Eton convention. the occupant of the set at a given were undertaken or suggested on moment could speak on behalf of either side." the Dominions depended upon the "elcumstances of unch particular cuse and the character of the com munications which had passedi be- tween the Imperial and the Domin- fons Governments.
Austen
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FRENCH FINANCE.
CONTROVERSY COMPLICATES
CRISIS.
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Paris, Feb.
The Dominions, Chamberlain added,, were separate- By represented on the Asнembly.. The Dominions there acted on the instructions of their own Govern- ments, although frequent consulta- Controversy pn the constitu tions were held between all the Empire delegates, whilst as regnada | the future the Imperial Govern- ment would pursue the same polier of renaultation with the Dominions Pegarding, other applications. For permanent membership; as with any other internasional Bave of import anee.
Another Cirnardi
e permanent seat the Bengare Council In Many entirely without foundation.'
to:
tional procedure a beginning compliente the financial crisis in connection with the Senate dehnte on the Financial" Bik, The latter during its passage to the Chambér was so shorn of revenue producing fentures that the Senate majority were anxious to come to the resene of the Treasury, but its proble matheal whether the Senate is com petent to restore taxes rejected by the Chamber.
Sir A. D Steel Maitland said that he was unaware that the milla were working 22 hours, but f Mr. Johnetone had fresh informa tion he would be glad to get. It
As regards the Conference. the Minister pointed out that it was aimed preliminarily to get some agreement with some of the prin- cipal countries, after which it would be practicable to proceed
with other countries.
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AIR MASTERY.
FLYING IN FOG İS TOO RISKY.
GIANT ALL-METAL 'PLANE
Hence many of the new poor of someone else's of inferior' sell their own hair and buy a coil
The Air Ministry, after a costly Few women, however, are poor
quality but at a lower rate, series of experiments extending enough or bold enough, to collect over three years, is inclining to the clippings that are shorn from the belief that flying in fog will their shingle every week. never be commercially practicable, hairdresser is careful that they The owing to the pilots human limita-should not.. tions..
Even the most daring stunters to him--they are sold to make into wo
For these clippings are valuable show marked disinclination to jose eyelashes sight of the ground. Rather than
At present, though eyebrows
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Rugby, Feb. 1.suring stability in a fog, they as human hair
ed with appalling risks of collision home sometimes stuff a gift pillow essay low flying, which is attend-
Girls who clip their shingles at with trees, chimneys and other with their hair, and at the moment many are saving their clippings with a view to making moustaches for amateur theatricals
This statement in the House of Commons on the eight-hour day Sir A. D. Steel Multlund guid that the Jinternationali Conference, which would consist of the Minis-
objects.
So few pilots are able to over ters of Labour of the various coun-trait that the Air Ministry is like come this natural paychological fries, would begin on March 15,
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M. Cheron, Chairman of the Drummont (Secretary-General of Senate Pinunce Committee, says the the beague of Nations" and B, Senate are entitled to, den with
Some clever Frenchwomen have Stresemailing Leibrnung Minister any Government proposals discuss. A Tokyo message of February to abandon its fog flying pro- used the hair mixed with em- For Foreign Affairs) has agreeded in the Chamber,, and are there. 10 reportar-The prospective, en
gramme, apart from the installabroidery silks to form an original that Gemmany okne should before qualined to deal with rejected forcement of the new. factory law,tion of emergency apparatus at type of trimming for dresses, and
on proposals, but in the event of a which prohibits midnight work for civilian aerodromes.
modication of the
In two years, the Royal Airer hair on the blouse pocket is jumpers. A monogram of twist- BI further minors and girl operatives, is keep- complication and delay are feared ing spinning companies busy plan- Fored will be exclusively equipped considered very chic in Paris. The true question of the cum-when the measure is returned toning how best to maintain their with all-metal aeroplanes, in Hair bracelets and hair rings 9045 ON THE ROAD TO MANDALAY posision of the Council was
dis- the Chamber.
present senle of production under which enormous progress has been after the Victorian fashion are cussed, and Der. Stresemang point- The Leftist organ "La Volonte? the changed condition.. Based on made in the direction of saving being revived, but nowadays the ed out that serious culties says if the Chamber in perturbed sixteen hour operation of two weight and wear. would rise if the Council were at the Government's action it only eight-hour shifts, against the pre-
hair belongs to the living, not to The authorities will gradually the dead... suddenly forged by the inclusion has itself to blame.
vailing twenty-hour schedule, pro-scrap the whole of the existing of other members besides Germany;. The "Matin" says: "All eyesoareduction will be lowered by 20 per wood and fabric machines. but he authoritatively emphasised turned to the Senate. We are hop-cent as a result, of the new re that the foreign Governmenting and waiting."""" concerned, mast decide the Tuturg
composition of the Council
4 Sir Brie Drummond confinedi Himself to expressing his personal views, which are stated to be sympathetic toward' the attitude..
Mode of Procedure,.
Berlin, later.
German League Council to other Powers as well as to Germany' continue to be debated here with reference. especially, to the bearing on the fature development of the League. The issue in most cases is being subjected to the test whether auch enlargement of the Council would increase the League's emetency. Whilst one school of thought argues
According to the arrangements; made between Sir Eric Drummond and the Foreign Office, Germany's application for admission to the League will be referred to a Con-
mittee upointed by the Assembly at
Geneva on March 8.
RED TAPE.
A new leviathan 1,000 horse- gulation. In order to make up this power Kingston Näpier flying deficit, spinning firms will have to boat. with a duralumin kelly is. augment manufacturing facilities undergoing tests in preparation by installing additional pets of † for a 1.200 miles service flight. machinery and equipment..
The enforcement regulation for the new factory law is now under considera- tion by the Privy Council It is stipulated in the law that milia will have three years in which to put into effect the provisions of the law after the promulgation of the enforcement regulation.]
FIRE BRIGADE CANNOT ASSIST.
CURIOUS HOME REGULATION.
Bristol City firemen, complete with modern appliances, stood by the blazing garage of the Silver Queen Motor-Coach Company
that the addition of more permaTO AVOID DISPUTES. Just outside their area in Kings
ent members to the Council would)
This Committees will clert a Sub- add to the difficulties of obtaining Committee at which the Germana decision when speed is of primary delegate will probably give in-importance, another school of Formation.....
thought calls attention to the pos The Assembly vote with not likely ability of a decision being required be taken before March 10%
upon some important issue.'in
COR-
AN HOUN 28. admission to the which a large proportion of the Lengue is agreed to the Council Powers on the Council are will consider the question of giv-cerned, and argues that the Powers. ing Germany a permanent seat, on remaining would be too few to
the Council If this is carried un- shoulder the burden that the animously the Assembly will be would be required to entry. asked to adopt it, for which asim- ple majority is suficient.
The Proper Place!
Paris, Feb. 27,
The German Ambassador: Herr Von Heescht, interviewed M. Brland
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wood, and returned to their stations without offering help to the Kingswood brigade, equipped with antiquated engines and erip- pled by the inadequacy of the water supply.
GIRL ON FIRE.
DEATH AFTER DASH INTO AUDIENCE.
IN JUVENILE TABLEAU.
Nearly 1,000 ' parents and children were alarmed at the Temperance. Hall, Newport, by the ery of "Fire"
A
Rechabites performing in
While one of 100 juvenile
tableau, "Butterfly Queen," Lilian Roberts, aged 18, was in the dressing-room preparing for her last appearance on the stage as an muslin become ignited when she Old English dancer, her dress of
was looking into a mirror over a large fire.
She rushed screaming towards the stage where 50 children were performing. A man tried to stor her from getting into the body of the hall, but with frantic screams and her dress in flames she broke away from him,
Two motor-coaches and four motor-bars were destroyed, and the garage was burned out,
The fire was only thirty yards Others caught her and the fire over the Bristol boundary. In was beaten out with coats. The Rugby, Feb. 17. A
another recent fire the wall of the girl was taken to hospital, where No Pledge Given.
burning, building was on the divid-she died a few hours later. Mr. It was officially announced at a ing line between the city and the Henry Howell, one In course of the discussion, cer-meeting at York of the Engineercounty, but the city brigade could stewards, had his hands burned, of the tain misconceptions have arisen ing and which tend to cloud the real issue. Federation that the ballot on the tions.
Shipbuilding Trades not help because of the regula-but no one in the, audience was For instance, it la incorrect to new machinery for avoiding dia
Injured. suppose that any pledge was given putes in shipyarda had been
at Locarno or elsewhere to exclude accepted by a majority of 47 on the question of the entry of every one but Germany from ever Unions affiliated to the Federation. Germany into the League. It is receiving a permanent seat. Nor In addition it was stated that ten understood that the Premier stated la it complimentary to Germany to organisations not taking part in that the question of enlarging the suppose that her dignity as a great the ballot had intimated their Council like Germany's entry, is a Power.can be affected by the dis acceptance of the arrangement.: mutter for the Assembly's decision.cussion of an increase of the per- The proper place for Germany to ob
'manent seaty. jeet to any changes in the composi- tion of the Council will be before. the Assembly once she is a member of the 'League.
Follow My Lender.
The further suggestion made "In allotment to other Powers of per- some quarters that the possible MALAYA'S LABOUR. manent seats would be regarded on policy directed against Germany London, Feb. 1. could only arise out of a miscon- The "Daily Telegraph's diploception of the character of the matic correspondent is of opinion Council, and overlooks the fact that that in diplomatic quarters anal lasues of importance can be early settlement of the dificulties decided on by the Council only by In regard to the suggested enlarge the unanimous decision of the
members,
ment of the League Council may The views generally expressed in be expected. Besides Sweden's opposition thereto, the Japanese Press commente here are certainly Government has allowed it to be not favourable to increasing the known that it is strongly opposed size of the Council beyond the ad- to the principle of any extensiondition of Germany, at any rate at of the Council except in the case this juncture. The whole question of Germany, whilst South Africans, however, recognised as obviously Canadian, Irish, and British Indian one for debate and decision by the circles have expressed objections.
Council and the Assembly, to the organic changes mooted. connection with the Langud.:
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In the House of Commons, ques- toned regarding the demand by the Singapore Rubber Plantation Company, Limited, that less wages should be paid to coolles employed at the Naval Base on the ground that it was tending to raise the: cost of local coolie labour, Mr. It is understood that whilst the J. C. Campbell Davidson, Under- British Government a devoting secretary of State for the Ad- Auriou attention to the matter i miralty, daid that 188 Information is unlikely to define its views until he had received showed that the after consultation with the Domin-wages of Admiralty employees lons In any case it favours the axceeded those on plant course whereby its delegates to the considering the Rugby, Feb. 17.League meetings will be allowed the work the Admiralf The advantage and disadvantage considerable latitude of judgment convinced that there of allotting permanent state on the on the subjects under debate there round for redus
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