MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1926.
MORE HOPEFUL.
TEMPORARY SOLUTION OF
GENEVA TROUBLES
A BELGIAN SUGGESTION.
(Reuter's Service.)
European conciliation achieved in' rocent month.
The Council, met in private this evening, and will hold an official season.70-mortow
EARLIER CABLES.
Geneva, March 12.
Sir Austen Chamberlain, inter- Viewed by Reuter, said that although, he was more hopeful yes- aterday of a satisfactory, settlement of the Council membership problem save the face of all parties, appears a result of M. Vandervelde's
Geneva, March 14, A more hopeful view prevalla prosent as a solution, which would
THE CHINA MAIL
VOLLEY OF SHOTS HERETIC PASTOR
SERIOUS, INCIDENT AT TAKU FORTS.
CROWDED CHURCH HEARS HIM PREACH
JAPANESE DEMANDS..
(Reuters Service.)
Peking, March 13.
In the Japaneso Note in regard to the Taku incident, it is stated:
The Japanese destroyers were
„NOTHING SENSATIONAI
Real's Service.
Amsterdam March 14.
RUBBER NEEDS.
REPORT OF THE AMERICAN
"COMMISSION, W
DIVIDED PARTIES,
(Reuter's American Service V
Washington, March 14."
The House of Representatives The Church Council of Amster-Commerce Commission's report on dam South by a large majority rubber scarcity is divided by Party Celed to allow the Rev. Dr.
that the Counell is working on the cilatory attitude, and his own a Chinese officer from the forts on Gelkerken preach to-day and The Republican, majority urtes
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continued to support him.
The Church was crowded, but
there was no incident.
to be in sight. 10' is understood: pasionate appeal, M. Briand's con-needed by a steam launch with
preposal ef
Vandervelde offorts
folt. that. Dr: Lathor's according to which Germany will now
of their proposals obtain a scat on the Council forth rejection
all' efforts continue with and immediately aftorward made
Bedes- prenounce in favour of the addition conversations useless. of one non-permanent seat, leaving cribed the outcome of the efforts the meeting of the Assembly in as a tragedy, and added that as to September to select the country the future, the whole affair was which will occupy that seat.
The question of an addition to
to 샘이 one better he board, and flying their own fags,
and "Ang
previously They proceeded! arranged. river with the utmost caution
When they were under the foris,. however, and the Chinese officer had landed from the launch to re-the Port to the authorities of the forts,
Earlier Cable.. Amsterdam, March 13. After sitting till the early hours Synod decided to suspend Dr.
Students gave a great ovation to Gelkerken for three months.
midnights & A
in the hands of the League Coune all of a sudden a yölley of shots Dr. Gelkerken outside his house at
and its was impossible to say what
was Ared by Chinese soldiers near the fortg.
rubber conservation and plantation development under the American flag to combat British restriction... The Democratic" siinority criti
this as tending to provoke retallation.
The majority finds that the price of rubber has advanced 800 per cens, above the "fair price."
the permanent sgals appears to be the reaction of the Intest events. In sheer necessity for self-prof.There is great. tension in Amater indicated as good fluids for raising
abandoned at present,
Averting A Smash?
Geneva, Murch M The British View of the League Council eríais to-night is, thus hope should not be abandoned until catastrophe occurs. They do not see, however, Row a smash can be
nvertert
SWEDEN'S OFFER.
(British Wireless Service.) .
Roxby, March 13..
would be.
Dominion's View.
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It adds that. Paasma, South America, ang) Liberia have been dam. Groups of members of Drubber, but the Philippines has had only to answer the fire and Getksikon's Church indignantly declared that it would be best if the discuss the three months suspc-law limiting the size of land hold- sion passed by the Synod.
ings would be; abrogated..
The report is not confined, to rubber, but inter alia, suggests that deposits in Texas and Utah are. sufficient to break the Franco-Ger man monopoly potnih, the
of rayon would free Amerien from the Japanese com- mand of the silk trade..
ed
The above, incident. caused serioas consequences and is spe-
ANTI-“DRY" WAR, "WETS HEAD NEWSPAPER
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(Reuter's American Service.)
New York, March 19
and
Moreover,
tection, the Japanese destroyers: Geneva,, March 13.
As a re- A feature of Str Austen Cham-retire toward Tangke borlain's activities has been issult of this firing Llaut.-Phymaster contineous close contact with the Tsuji was severely wounted and Dominions representatives, to whom Commander Katsukt, commanding he assiduously reported the de the destroyer fictile and Warrant velopments, nobably following inst officer Hattori were slightly wound night's dramatic pronouncement of Dr. Luther when the Dominion re- presentatives were Hastily summon- ed and conferred with Si A. Cham-cially regretted in view of the berlain at midnight.
friendly relations existing between
The unprecedented spirited U.S. IMMIGRATION. Reader Penns that the Dominion Japan and China.
The Japanese Minister, whilst fight between the "wets" representatives do not view with reserving for a later opportunity, "ys" has come to a head with There was a resumption of the Savour the expansion of the prish conversations at Geneva Counch and are apprehensive re-his proposals to the Chinese Govthe announcement that the "wets" to-day in spite of the neute disap-garding the prestige of the League crument in respect of in settlement have so fur secured à 10 to 1 pointment fell at the failure of res matters are allowed to drift demands that the Chinese Govern paper "straw vote on whether of this unfortunate occurrence, majority in the so-called news- terday's efforts to arrive at a but they are not inclined to take a ment meantime instruct the local the Voltend Law will stand or be
tangle view ad the present...
Chinese military silent to do all amenied to permit the sale of they can to avoid a repetition of light wines and beer. such regrettable occurrences and The "rys" assert that they take immediate definite, and most warned their supporters not to effective steps for that purpose. participate in the ballot. Never- theless, they have requested an audience with President Coolidge, the law. and urge.vigorous maintenance of
solution.
The most interesting development to-day was the publication of the news that Sweden and Belgium had each offered to forge her non-per- o the Comci in nument ser favour of Poland as a 'contribution' to die setriemens of the dispute,
In regard Sweden it was made known that her offer was to be taken na a clear indication that the
stand she has made was in the point of principle and in no way indicated the slightest unfriend ness to any particule Power aspiring to a seat in the Council.
Although no information of any definite sequel to these develop ments had reached London this evening. they have certainly con siderably sulmuated the hope that this helpful spirit will provoke emulation and that a settlement of the dificulties will thereby result. First Consideration.
Rugby, March 14.
A Fresh Effort, ··
Geneva, latex.
An informal three-tour meeting of the members of the Council was adjourned.
To-morrew's meeting of the As sembly is for the purpose of voting the entry of Germany into the League.
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M: Vandervelde, on leaving the Council declared that he was
A Conference
APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMISSIONER..
(Reuter's American Service.)
New York, March US. Mr. Benjamin Day succeeds the Immigration Commissioner Mr. Henry Curram (who resigned as the result of the Countess of Cathcart case).
7
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN THE "MAIL."
51
Entertainments.
Tientsin, March 13. of Tientsin, a conference on board In commection with the blockade
The members of the Senate and H.M.S. "Toxglove between the British American French and House of Representatives every making a fresh effort to-morrow to require the commanders of speeches, in the Judiciary Com Talian Naval Commandern decided day listen to disputatious reach a solution humiliating for all to return home to afford a complete cessation of sidered several measures aiming as it would be Chang Taq-in's Tect and Taky fart mittee. The Senate, has con-
'arch 15--Queen's. Theatre: if the work of Locarno were on- dangered.
a Mix in Riders of the Purple. He added that should military interference by Tuesday. at modification, and several Sena Sage and Harold Austin in "A no solution be reached before Tuesence owing to the absence of Japan-sures are pigeonholded, that they
No Japanese attended the confer-tors have threatened, if the mea Cloudy Romance" day, they at any rate would ex- plain the position to the Assembly
ese warships.
will raise the question on the floorFatal Hour" and learn the latter's opinion
of the Senate,
March 15-World The South Carolina Senator, Mildred Harris in "The Fox" Mr. Coleman L. Blease, speaking
March 16-17-Queen's Theatre; that Washington was notoriously March at a policemen's banquet, said Sears of Jealousy." wet, especially the Capitol "The Hawaiian Jazz and "The Song of trouble is that the Congressmen Life" vote dry, and think wet.'"
Spain and Brazil.
London, March 13. The imbroglio no Geneva con- tinues to be the predominant topic of European discussion and the The problem confronting the intest reported development made slakesmey at Geneva remains un-by the "Observer's diplomatie eur olved, and it is impossible to respondent is that Spain and Brazil foretel at present what the result have withdrawn their claims for of the forthcoming week will be.
permanent seats on the Council of
The Assembly has been convoked the League and decided to vote for Tuesday to vote on the admisGermany's permanent seat un- sion of Germany to the League. conditionally. In his opinion this When the requisite majority has makes It Mkely that the Polish claim been obtained there the matter will will have to be dropped. then pass to the Council, where a unanimous vote is. required. The British delegates will do their ut most to see that Germany is admit ted to the League and is allotted
An "Absurd Report.
Tientsin, March 14 According to a statement made the Kuominchan here.. a Japanese by the diplomatic representative of destroyer fired on the forts first, after which the forts replied.
Japanese Consuls who characterise" This flatly denied by the the report as absurd.
March 15,-Star Theatre: "The
Theatre:
16-17-Star Theatre:
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March 17-Concert at St. Patrick's Club, Garden Road, 8.30
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March 20-21-Star Theatre: "No,
Sports.
| MOVEMENTS "OF STEAMERS. Civil War To Go On.
Tientain, March 14..
March 19-Star Theatre: "The The P. & O. 9.a. "Delta" left Sport of Kings," Kuominehur Headquarters to-Singapore for this port yesterday day gave out the text of the tele-at 6 a.m. and is due here on March, No, Manette." he expresses his views on the re- The P.& C. s.8. "Kidderpore": gram from Lu Chung-in in which 19 at about afternon. The most interesting news from He concedes the feasibility of March 13 at 2.30 p.m. and is due cent. peace pourparlers at Peking.left Shanghai for this port on Paris states that some of the papers surrendering Jehol. to Fengtien, here on March 17 at about 6 am are expressing surprise at the new but scouts the suggestion that revelation made by M. Briand in Chihli should also be surrendered. the course of addressing French Journalists, namely that the Allies, pointing out that for the second time great sacrifices are being
Well-informed quartors in Lon-
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Season at Theatre Royal, 9.16 1.m sociation's sixth tournament of the March 20--Hongkong Boxing As-
April 3-"Extra" race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club.. a permanent seat" on the Council
April B-Fanling Hunt Steeple for that is in their view the first recently promised that Germany made by the Kuominchun to pre-Canada" parMax 12-Mr W. A. ftories).
chase meeting at. Kwanti rate consideration to be borne in mind.
Per CPS, R. MS. Empress of course, near Fanling (New Terri- would be eventually allocated £ It is, however; impossible to fore-Colonial mandate..
serve the integrity of the province. Butterfield, MN Currie, Mr and ace whether this can definitely be
and furthermore it is really aMrs A. Daranoy, Miss S. Daranay, the Hongkong Jockey Club.
May "Extra" race.meeting of achieved owing to the failure up to du refuse, to take, an entirely matter for Sun Yuch to decide.. the present to arrive at any under-pessimistic view of the general rapprochement with Mukden, Lu Mr Jos. F. Koptik Mr L Monendy, Miss E Daranay, Mr and Mrs R. On the general question of
June 5-"Extra" race meeting of standing which will assure unant situation. These circles point cut suggests that Fengtien is weaken Mr L. Pole, Miss A Salonga, Miss of the Hongkong Jockey Club. Francisco) Me and Mrs Jos. Gould, the Hongkong Jockey Club.."
October 2"Extra" race meeting that the situation does not affected considerably by the loss of Ko Jean Smith, Mr William Jr, Mrs L The private meetings and con- the versations that have taken placeTreaties, but that these da
Signature of the Locarno Sung-in and Chiang Teng-hsuan Yates, Miss D H. Yates and meeting of the Hongkong Jockey
November 6. Extra" between members of the Council operate until Germany is admitted, and also by the defeat of Li Ching Master R H Yates... during the past few days have pro
Club Germany's Way.
in and Chang Tsung-chang which Per D: Ls.s." Pres. Wilson" on duced many suggestions for over-
the claims is now complete. " Geneva, March 13.
Mar 13:—Admiral and Mrs. W. H. coming the difficulties and for
IT, therefore, the Kuominchan C. Bullard. Mr. B. S Bartholomew, meeting divergent points of view
Stresemann in the has favourably impressed League,
mity in the Counelt.
article by
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Auctions. March 16-At No. 158, The Peak) sidera that it will be easier to come Mr and Mrs. W. O. Flakbine, Mrloon, household furnitures,
Handley, Mr F. A. Ingalls, Mr and p.m. respectively. There is no reason, he declares Mrs B. W. Jennings, Master HJ March 19-Lammert Bros.at.
The latest from Geneva,"says an adopts a strong attitude, he con-Mrs. J. Feldstein, Miss A Clemons. Lande No.. 76B Nathan Road, Kow-i One such proposal involved the journal" De Geneve" on the crisis to terms with Fengtien than, if and Mrs A. Gerry, Mr F. A. W-Lammert Bros., 11 am and 2,80 giving to Germany of the only per- manent seat allotted at this meeting circles. He declares that Germany) weakness is shown.
of the Lengue and the creation of has not made the entry of Poland Anally, why they should sug for Jennings, Mr KoLewis,, MA and Queen's Building Godown, old Iron a further non-permanent seat-thus to the Council, a question of prin peace when the Kuominchun Mrs.M. H.,McDL Mrs and Miss and sundries, 11 a.m. maintaining the existing ratio be- ciple. Germany is ready after adsteadily gaining ground. For himister M. Phillips, Mr W. Riley, second-hand cylindrical multitu tween permanent and non-permission to the League to get pend-self he swears to fight to the last. Me 1 W Ridd 11, MR Schuster, lax Marine boilers lying at Taikoo manent members of the Council, iting questions solved at the Septem- being for the Assembly to nominate ber Session...
and choose the, nation which should
Germany will be ready to abide.
occupy this extra temporary. seat. by the Assembly mujority decision
18 CENTS!
Although widely supported among as to who shall enter the Council FIRST CAPITAL OF AMERICAN
the delegations at Geneva, this Bug-as a non-permanent member, and gestion did not meet with German Acceptance.
No Compromise!
suggests that a special Committee
of members of the Counell Assem- In Press Interviews the German bly might draw up a report on the matter for submission to the Counell,
"Nervy" Press.
London, March 18. The "Sunday Press" corament fo
delegates explain their attitude by stating that publie opinion in Gør- many anticipated that no other Power would join the Council on this occasion, and that neither the statutes of the League nor any outspoken. pledge given by the League could
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The "Observar says that the
MILLIONAIRE.
R Pradero, Mr H. B. Paillip;
March 19-Lammert Bros., three
Company Meetings.
Mr Yen Wong Min Pribacungan, Dockyard. 11 mm. Mita G Archer MC WArm- Mr P P Dintelson, Mr Wm. Aing of Green Island Cement Co., (4) strong,Dr, and Mrs CW Colonna March 17 Thirty-seventh meet- Ford, Mr. F. Goodman, Me and Mrs Ltd., at St. George's Building, J. F. Helbronn, Mrs J. Levy, Miss Chater Road, 11 a.m.
(Reuters. American Service.)
New York, March 18. The death has occurred of the millionaire
philanthropist
and coconut importer, Mr. Leopold Schepp, who started business at the age of ten years with a capital of eighteen cente.
SUMMER TIME”.
"(Reuter's American Service,)
New York, March 14 Summer time begins in New York
M. E. Lybrook, Mr Juan Milian March 24 Fourth annual meet. Mrs C. Polats, Mrs. W. Pope, Mr. and Mrs S. Picornell, Master P. ing of shareholders of Hongkong Picornell, Mrs R Redman, Comds Engineering & Construction Co., and Mrs F. H. Sadler, Mr and Mrs Ltd at St. George's Building: L. F. Taussig, Mr C E Van Sickle Chater. Road, 11 am. Misa R. S. Wilson, Mr and Miss B Taylor, Mr H Beckman. Mr J H. Joues, Mr.J, Hardison, Mr and Mrs S E Price Mrs B. Mallien, Mr Des Yin, Mr Refugio Lay, Mr Quan Yin, Mr Tom Cho-yaan, Mr March 26-Fifty-seventh meeting Ng Sing, Me.Quan Que, Mr Quan of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Lam, Mr R A Jebray, Dr. Von Co., Ltd, at Messrs. Jardine's Kalber," Mri Chan Mingigee, Mr offices, at noon.
March 25-Forty-second ordin ary meeting of the Hongkong Rope." Manufacturing Co, Ltd, at St George's Building, Chater Road, 11 a.m.
Som Wing Master Les Ah young, Miscellaneous.
bo cited to justify her acquiescence whole episode has made a dlagust- in auch a solution.
ing impression on British, public | It is also reported that the ang- opinion. The great work of peace gestion was volunteered from one accomplished at Locarno, qutaide or more of the present possessors the League has been nearly destroy- of temporary Bents on the Counciled inside. On those terms it would to assist a. eniution of the difficulty be safer for peace and the British
| Miss F. Weddworth, Miss Roberi, March 15 Opening of Darelle's “by resigning: in favour of Poland, Empire to preserve the good re- on April 25,
son, Miss Greenhalgh, Mr K Beauty Shoppe at. 18, Ice House but this was provisional upon the sults achieved outside and reject
Aimi, MTB D. Forster Tuck, Dr. Street, Facceptance by Germany of the com- the League. The Government ought there would have been none of this, and Mrs. Fruendlich, Miss E March 15-Water restrictions put
promiso.
to give its warning in that sense ferment If Great Britain had set Greensmith, des y M. Sale, Mrs Into force The Better the Dey." and put its foot down. An attempt firmly and promptly on the firet E G Sale, Mr. and Mr FH March 15-Popular lecture at To-day (Sunday) further efforts before Germany's admission to signs of it. We are to blame for Devinney, Miss Geromdal, Mr 1. B Helenn May Instituto, by A. H to save the situation from an change or tamper with the funds not asserting ourselves sooner and Trevor, Mr B. Art, Mr. D. Hall, Crook, Beq. 5.80 p.m. absolute Impasse are being e con mental principle of the League's not making it plain to everybody
Dr R Muir, Miia M. Muff, Mrs L March 24 Annual meeting of Mai Mrs A L Part MR.W. tinund at Geneva. These efforts constitution, that permanent seats that we regarded Germany's sole Marant. Mrs Geo Raliphs, Mt the Hongkong Rationalist Associa are largely based upon the feeling of the Council should be reserved admission to the Coudell, as a point Chat E E Childers M J. Lotion, 5.15 pm
Sets that all the Powers have nothing to greater, natlong, “ia
March 80 Display of singing, MELLAN DET vendik, Mr. S. J.Wilcox, Mr
Tre Mappy M Ha Chul por Me dancing and recitation by pupils of Radium Rish Wall TPA VOI
Pral School at the Peak Club, 5:15
to gaẩu, bút have very much to lose, good faith for the pain,
nday times asserts that
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