WEDNESDAY, MARCH-
NOTE TO CHINA.
ULTIMATUM EXPIRES ON"
THURSDAY
BRITAIN'S INSTRUCTIONS
(Reuter's Service,)
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GENEVA TANGLE.
SERIOUS ELEMENT RETARDS "SOLUTION:
DECISION IN SEPTEMBER
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It is explained what M
merely indicated that in Benoming
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a member of the League, Germany and when this has been second- would automatically enfoy the Fed shalbe pleased to the best right to which all members of it bf my ability to ansWER MY QUOS- claimed to be entitled namely, to tions sineholders mean to receive a Colonial mandate if and when the pecasion arose,
:pute:
(Router's Service):
Potts's Remarks Geneva, March 18, London, March 16. At the conclusion of the Con-
Failure Admitted. In the House of Commons Mrference of the Dominion represen
MAGA Potta said that share J. Ramany MacDonald Labour tatives, M. Briand saw Sir Austen
Geneva, March 16 holders were very pleased to and Grave disappointment la ex that under the prevailing condi- leader, asked for an explanation Chamberlain He then told the pressed on all sides at what is lone, resuite had proved better of the reports of representations Pressmen that there were no mis tantamount to a break-down in than they had expected. made by the Protocol Powers to understandings between France, the Geneva meeting. The quesialdo expressed a wish that d Chinn.. whieb
might involve Great Britain, and Germany, but ation is asked:If they do these normal situation would soon re NAVAR operations within
TWD serious element existed making a things in the green leaf what turn, and that when the "strike days.
solution difficult of realisation shall be done in the dry " the was over, they would do even
M. Brland is going to. to-morrow to present a Ministerial question of the constitution and those few remarks, he had much Earie comparison being between the better stilk (Hear, hear) With statement in Parliament. persona
Some framework of the Council and the pleasure a seconding, the chatry who were", near him rent national crisis which might man's motion. thought that he hinted at the arise between important Powers. possibility of a postponement of the
There is a tendency to lay the blame on Brazil for the present
Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, replied that His Majesty's representative in Peking had been instracted to take no action except in co-operation with other Treaty Powers, also that an armed force should only be used as a hat. ro-whole affair. sort to safeguard the security of foreigners. In the wrens affected.. Sir J. W. R. Macleay had com municated these instructions to on
the British Naval authoritles -the spot.
Nources
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ELZTO
ATHE
AN KILLED
ink ratched across some at No. 97. Connaught Road West, collapsed with the weigh three Chinese painters who were carrying on their work of renovating the building yester day afternoon fees
Al the painters were thrown to the ground and injured, two of them less seriously. The other man died in the Government
tance. Civli Hospital shortly after admit
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
The chairman replied that it was. Turmil, Taw Fo. Mr and Mr2 10. F.
Continuing. Mr. Fotts asked whether the item (on the assets aide of the balance sheet)cement General Smuts has left for Lon-situation,
and raw material stock vahiedo Asen Grant don on urgent business con The Daily Telegraph"
At cost or under $1272,934.78 £20. Qua Dr.And E. Jefferson, Mar 10 Menara Chin Sieg, DIE D Aded to the South African repre- that the Council's confession of Potts gave it round figures) con- Mr J. L. Meyars. Dr. and Mrs. W sentation and the Canadian High failure will create a very bad im-sisted mostly affeemant or stone:Feat Year Weinkonbase 8 Commissioner.
pression. The blame will not be justly cast on Germany The mostly stone. humorem stalk Zeninger: Hauekin, Zetalósát ole game has not been played. The
Mr. Potts remarked that Boem P. K Gorny Me Mazvin E. Gardner, manifesto by the Locarno signa-in limestonal Banki kralen and M. W. Flokardy Dr.Ne 3 on ed rather a large amount to tie up of Kielitaver. Me Stigslekell Mr tories is a brave attempt to gild Mr. Shewan said that "they were Rov Alexinder Path fr Hira dulzer, the pill of failure,
only too pleased to have A Rev Rimpson Mr 2. M. Simpson Men WR Warren, Misc R he had pointed out before, a large they had to carry 15
Aand-Bauvelt, Mr stock of stone was necessary, and
Helgi Mr Bi Daya Mina Danoviere, M Joseph W. Basenfratz, Mrs Eilea did seem rather p large amount to Strong Mr and Mrs E. E J. Mr. Potts then observed that it both D Hassenfrits. Mr. Vromas F. Boadoo; Mr. Harman Buke,, Meand. 'Mis
nounя
case
Brazil's Claim
Geneva, Later. After three hour meeting the delegates of the Latin-American Peklog. March 16. 1b la reported from Japanese States, who heard a full statement
that in Tientsim
the for Brazil's
from Senhor
Intrigue and Fiasco. British Japanese, French, Amor-Franco decided pressingly to The Daily Mail" goes out of labberto find the way strongly to support Sir jean and Italian Naval agents have request the handed an ultimatum to General
of restoring unanimity Austen! Chamberlain. the Counéto connec The “Daily Graphic" says that Lu Chung-iin, Commander of tho Kyominchu troops in the districttion with the composition of the Geneva began with intrigue and him but if auch was the case (as Sammera stato SSANGANA of Tientsin and commander of the Council in the interests of the moral ended in fasco. The Council's de-stated), he concurred. Chinese Yellow Sea aquadron, de pace of Europe with a view to cision is one of despair and Mr. W. J. Carroll, then asked KAA ASTA desperation. The League emerges Are we getting our atone: (lime manding that the squadron be unanimity.
The Latin-American delegates from the episode soiled and supine.stone) from Canton or Haiphong? withdrawn from Tientsin” the marine mines be removed, the in-confidently expect that Erazil will The British people will acknow
now yieldi spection of foreign vessels cease;
The chairman: We are not get og ledge gratefuly the courageous time and just now, but, if we do and the Beacons be replaced?
One delegate, interviewed by and seemly role played by Sweden. it will be from Haiphong. Reuter, expressed the opinion that the diffeulty had been practically Restled
The ultimatum notifies.General Lu that, if the Wemands are not complied with within a fixed term, which the report bes not state) the Powers concerned will resort to united Naval Force.
"Two Days."
Till September.
Genera, Later. When the Council concluded Sir Austen Chamberlain hurried off to
see the Germans.
Shanghai, March 15, Peking message confrms the
The general impression is that Japanese report of an ultimatuma, the whole creation will be adjourn having been presented and anysed till September: that the time expires in two days.. Adjournment Confirmed.. ;
"Geneva, Baiter"
It is not pot vertain what action will be taken if there is no cara- opliance, The Legations are now
considering this point.
Demands. Conarmed
Shanghai, Inter,
No other question was put and ly hopted. the accounts, etc, vezanimous
Mr. J. H. Taggart's Service.
was the election of directors, the In anuqulluing that the hext itera chairman said:
German View.
Berlin, March 16. Government circles are not surprised at the Geneva decision.. Grafification is expressed at the statement in the communique that Germany cannot be blamed for the failure of the conference, also "For the vacant sent on the the declaration in the communique board, some. that the Locarno signatories are holders have put forward the name Infidential share. determined to adhere to the of Mr. Taggart. We have no Locarno ideals in spite of the pre-objection to this gentleman joining. sent set-back. ---
the board On the contrary, we
PASSENGERS DEPARTED,
"Tec D. Eins Press Monros” of Mae 16-Mr. ad Min G. Levine, Mias. Empar Mr Anton Dr, B Mellon, Mira, Farkann. 1188 u Las forty, nedí Mig W CHEMT ad Mr RE, Salth and MHG. Brid
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN THE MAIL."
Entertainments..
March 17-Queen's Theatre "Scars of Jealousy.
March 17-Star Theatre:
At, the close the Council decided, A London cable published on shall be glad of his advice and ex- in view of the difficulty of obtaining Monday stated: The most interest-perience, but as under the articles unanimity, particularly in regarding news from Paris states that of association he cannot be elect- to the attitude of Brazil, that Sir some of the papers are expressinged at this meeting without seven Austen Chamberlain should pro-surprise at the new revelation days' notice, we have agreed to Hawailan Jazz and "The Song of The Powers have sent an ult pose to-morrow in the Assembly made by M. Briand In the course invite him to join us after the Life". matuin to the Chinese commanders that both the question of Germany's of addressing French journalists, meeting le over" (Applause). at Taka Ports demanding that un-admission to the Council and also namely, that the Allies recently pro- impeded traffic be restored in the the question of an enlargement of mised that Germany would be Channel by noon on Thursday. the Council should be adjourned till eventually allocated a Colonial
Atcording to a Japanese source the September meeting of the As-mandate]
in Tientsin, the ultimasum, de-sembly. mand the withdrawal of the Cb nese Yellow Sea Squadron from Tientsin, the removal of mines in the channel und the cessation of inspection of foreign vessels.
Pailing satisfaction the Powers will resort to united naval force.
Lanchaw Evacuated!
Tientsin, March '10. Heavy.Bring was proceeding.over the week-end at Lanchow, where the railway staff at the station are living in dugents.
10 Is reported that the Knomin- chun troops started to evacuate Lanchow yesterday.
A
“WILFUL KILLING."
TRIAL OF FIVE FASCISTS IN
ITALY..
(Reuter's Service.)
Chieti, March 15, The trial of the five
men,
of the
Locarno UnoTected."
In order to demonstrate that the Locarno Agreements are in no way affected by the decision, the signa-" tory Powers to the Treatles at Lo- carno; Including Germany, will shortly publish a statement repeat- ing their adherence to these agreements.
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Important Communique,
Geneva, Later. A communique was lasued at ofclock this evening.
8:46 follows:-
as
The representatives of Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, and Italy met to examine the situation resulting from the difficulties which have arisen to hinder the accom plishment of their common wishes They note the fact that they have reached an agreement to pvercome the obstacles, which at one moment had arisen between them.
POSITION
(British Wireless Service.)
March 17-World Theatre:
posed that the retiring directors,
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, then pro-Richard Barthelmese in "Sonny,"
March 17-Concertat Sti Messrs. R. G. Shewan and Conrad Patrick's Club, Garden, Rodd, 8.80 F. Mendham, be re-elected. Second, pm.
ed by Mr. D: My Goodall and March 20% Star Theatre:- "The carried. - du bezoni vajasi Sport of Kings, à18 pm
Mr. W. J. Carroll proposed that March 21 Star Theatre: “No, Messrs. Linstead & Davis, and No, Nanette, 5 p.m. and 9.16 p.m. Messrs. Lowe, "Bingam
Sports, Matthews, be re-elected auditors at a fee of $750 each, for the current year. Seconded by Mr. J. Coulthart and carried...
Rugby, March 16. Although hopes were maintained that the situation would clarify it self within the next 24 hours, yes-chairman announcing that dividend This concluded the bulbess, the terday at Geneva was not free from warrants were now ready. anxieties..
Sir Austen Chamberlain and M.] Briand and the German delegates have been in close touch with each other, and the anxieties that will! remain do not arise out of any difference of opinion existing be tween these statesmen, who are in complete agreement on the course to be adopted.
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The delegates of the South American States united to-day in urging Brazil to abandon her fatan- "If, as there seems reason to feel, tion of vetoing Germany's election the above difficulties persist, the re unless, she also is granted a per- presentatives of the seven signa-manent Council seat; and, althougir Dumini, Violu. Volpi, Poveromo,would regret that they will not he and other appeals of the same kind tories of the Locarno Protocol it is generally expected that this and Malacria, accused
wiffel but unpremeditated kill-gual which they had in view; but finite information to this, effect has able at this moment to reach the will have the result desired, no de ing" of the Socialist Deputy, they are happy to recognise that so far been received. Signor Matteotti, the discovery of the work of peace which they Sir Austen Chamberlain, who has whose body was made in July realised at Locarno, and which kept in constant touch with the Do- 1924, after his disappearance in exists in all its value and force, minion, representatives June enused a worldwide sensa-remains intact.
on the tion, opened in the Court of attached to that to-day as yester daily conference with them this They remain as Assembly, again held his usual Assize.
This town la in remote Abruzzi. day and are truly resolved to work morning.
together to maintain and, develop
Dumini, the chief prisoner, is it." defended by Signor Farinacci, the Fascist Secretary-General, who
'Next Seasion.
wore a black robe presented to him The communique concludes by by Joel women Fascists.
expressing the conviction that The chief of the Chieti Barat next session of the Assembly the welcomed Signor Farinacci and his existing difficulties will be sur- colleague who had come to per-mounted, and that the agreement form a lofty mission in defending already reached regarding the con- the accused."
ditions of Germany's entry into the League will be realised.
Kidnapped.
Deplorable Impression.
... Geneva, bater.
BRITISH BUDGET.
CHANCELLOR MUST SAVE 31 MILLIONS
ADMINISTRATION{ECONOMY:
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March 20-Hongkong Boxing As sociation's sixth tournament of the Season at Theatre Royal, 8.15 p.m.. April 3-"Extra" - race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club.
April 5-Fanling Hunt Steeple- chase meeting at Kwanti- race course, near Fanling (New Terri- {{tories).
May 1"Extra" race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club
June 5 Extra" race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club N
October 2-"Extra" race meeting: of the Hongkong Jockey Club, November 6" Extra" meeting of the Hongkong Jockey
Auctions,
stool ha;Landbi¿March 16, In the House of Commone Mr. Marth 18-Office and household Winston Churchill Chancellor of furniture at Lammert Bros. 11 the Exchequer said that he a.m estimated that the total expendi Manch 19-At Lammerte Sales the Budget was $799,500,000. | |-- ture for which he must provide in Room, Duddell Street, 3,000 bags No. 24 Java coarse grain "sugar,"
ture to £799,000,000 he mentioned
In order to keep down expendi-10.30 am
March 19-Office and household in national administration in order 2.30 p.m. that 231,000,000 must be economised furniture at Lammerts sales room, to counter balance unavoidable new March 19 Lammert Bros. at expenditure to that amount.
Queen's Building Godown, old fron and sundries, 11 am.
*** HOUSING DIPLOMATS.
It has been provisionally arrang- ed that the League Assembly and the Council will meet to-morrow.
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Genova, March 15,
A meeting of all, the Dominion re presentatives Is summoned for ten Austen Chamberlain may inform them of the latest phases of the situation.
ofclock to-morrow in order that Sir
TEN MILLION TOR AMERICAN
14: BUILDINGS, DUR"
CONSOLIDATION ABROAD.
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guiadas p
Washington, March 16,
March 19-Lammert Bros., three second-hand cylindrical multitubu lar Marine bollers lying at Talkoo Dockyard, 11 am
Company Meetings. March 28-Annual meeting of the Hongkong Automobile Associa tion at.Messrs. Jardine, Matheson's office, 5.15 p.m.
March 24-Fourth annual meet- ing of shareholders of Hongkong The House of Representatives Engineering & Construction Co.. has voted an appropriation of
Ltd., at St George's Building Chater Road, 11 am 1 R $10,000,000 to acquire Embassy and Consular buildings and conso lidate the Government services
abroad.
day suffering from a dog bite. The A Chinese was sent to the Government Cie Hospital-yaster animal belonging to a Chinese
Chleti, March 18, Signor Dumin. In his evidence- suit that he had concluded that A deplorable impression has been Matteott was concerned in the produced by the publication of the murder of the Fasciet Bonservizi, communique cabled earlier and Thereafter he watched Matteotti'a there, fa much criticism of those to house and saw him coming out whom responsibility is attributed. Senhor Franco, and the represen The Brazilian Foreign Minister, when the image of Banservizi im- Complete caim prevails at the tatives of Guiana and Uruguay mediately entered his mind and, German headquarters, though the (both non-permanent members of acting or the impulse of the Gerreau journalists are much con- the Council) are conferring with living at No. 148, Wollngton Street moment, he kidnapped. Matteotti. caned regarding the consequence the delegates of other Latin Ameri- He (Dumini) drove the motor-car that the abortive attempt to secure can States for the purpose of In which Matteott was carried off Germany's admission is likely to furnishing to the latter explana and had proceeded. a certain dis- have in Germany turce when his companions informe Things, however may still be ed him that Matteotti was 111. He right if Brazil, during the night, got out of the car and did his best f décides not to veto Germany's ad- for his prisoner, who died within mission unless Brazil also de five minutes, profusely bleeding granted a permanent dost, on bhẻ | from the mouth.
The party wanderedua long way
A
across county and buried the
a
to conceal identification.
Patatoman regarding
corpes, after Damaging the clothes
ions on the crisis and the attitude Brazil regarding her claim for a
permanent seat.
March 25-Forty-second ordin ary meeting of the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd, at St. George's Building, Chater Road, 11 am
Co Ltd at Mesars. Jardine's of the Hongkong Fire Insurance March 28 Fifty-seventh meeting
offices, as moon
March 27-Forty-first meeting of kong Hotel, 110.m A Watson & Co. Ltd., at Hong-
Miscellaneous.
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