TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1926.
BRITAIN'S BUDGET.
(Continued From Page 1.)
The Government did not inbönd: Brenew the Tindu Facilities Act,. which had exhausted its useful. ness..
The estimated revenue on the existing basis of taxation was 2804,700.000. Thus, the estimated defleit on the "axlating basis, of taxation would be £3,941,000%
Gold Standard.
Mr. Churchill dwelt Of
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RUSSIAN TREATY.
WHAT GERMANY HAS SIGNED IN BERLIN
WAR CONTINGENCIES,
(Reuter's Service.)
Berlin, April 26.
THE CHINA MAIL
PEACE PARLEYS.
RIFFS TO DECIDE BY
→ SATURDAY.
LATER NEWS HOPEFUL
(Router'a Servics.) »
Ujda, April 26. The Franco-Spanish Govern- The text of the Russo-Germanments have fixed May 1 as the Treaty has been issued, and com-time limit for the conclusion of prises four articles.
negotiations with the Riffs. 1,no agreement is reached, then the Franco-Spanish troops will resume the offensivs.
Fb begins by stating that both will do everything toward main happy effects of the restoration and talning peace, and that they are the andandard, including the convinced that the interests of the normalising of exchanges with the Russian and German peoples neces- great gold-using Dominions, plac-sitate an intimate co-operation. ing our return to prosperity on a solid basis..
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The articles are:--- Firstly. The basis of relations
between the two Governments re-
terms:
• Allied Concession..
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SPY SCARE.
TRIAL OF THREE BRITISH SUBJECTS.
HELD IN CAMERA.
(Rauter's Service,)
ACROSS SIBERIA.
LONDON TO CHINA IN
THIRTEEN DAYS, "
IMPORTANT AGREEMENT.
(Reuters. Servics.)
London, April 26.
Paris, April 26.
The "Morning Post" says that- The trial began to-day of the news has been received in London alleged British sples.
The tribunal decided to proceeded in principle between the Soviet
that an agreement has been reach--| with the trial in camera,
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Earlier Detalla,
Dramalle Turn.
A previous Paris cable statedim. A dramatic turn has developed in the spy case.
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to believe that it soon will be.
Plans for the deation of the Trans-Siberian part of the line are. baing considered; The fares will approximate to steamship fures.
Government and the International Sleeping Car Company for the re A Paris message of March 30storation of the Trans-Siberlan express, whereby it will be possibio stated:- Udja, April 26 The three alleged English sples to reach China overland" from The French and Spaniards have and two women accomplices have London in 13 days and, Japan in agreed to waive the preliminary been committed to trial for hav-14 days.
The agreement has not yet been conditions of the peace conference.ing collected or attempted to col signed, but there is excellent reason
The Riffa delegates are expect-lect information regarding the, The silk duties had worked with mains the Treaty of Rapallo, anted to return to the conference, and security and defence of the unexpected smoothness, He was they will remain in friendly touch proceed on the basis of the original country. convinced that the textile indul order to reach an understand- tries in Lancashire which he had ing on political and economic ques.... been accused of ruining would re- tions. gard the psibility of a repeat of Alie silk duties with dianiay. There had been recently a check on the consumption of artificial silk, but the trade continued to pengrens. The foreigner paid Customs duties on artificial silk at present prices ruther below" last year's whilst we secured a revenue of between `$8,000,000 and £7,000,000, in tu full Yeo! without making dearer the finery for poor working girist (Ministerial cheers),
Steps will be taken to prevent a repetition of the heavy losses and dislocation of bride last year die to dumping in the interval be- tween the announcement of the silk tax and the passage of the Budget.
Neutrality!
Secondly. Should one of the signatories, in spite of its peaceful attitude, be attacked by a third Power or several Powers, then the other signatory. ahull remain neutral throughout the entire con- fleb..
Boycott Possibility. Thirdly coalition of three Powers is formed with the object of Imposing an economic or finan. Ecial boycott against one of the signatories, the other shall not join the coalition.
Period, of Tredty.. Fourthly.The Treaty will last for Ave years. Before the expiry of the Treaty both parties will keep each other informed in re-
gard to the further orientation of their political relations.
German View...
Empire Preference. 'Empire preferenco valded satis factory results, notably wines. tobacco, and ralsins. He proposed to extend the principle for ten I a covering letter to M. years and gzarantee all articles at Kreatinsky, the Soviet Ambassador, present subject to Imperial prefer-Dr. Stresemann, German Minister for Foreign Affairs, emphasises
unce.
He proposed a betting tax of five that Germany's entry into the per cent on every stake on the League of Nations cannot be an pace-course or through a credit jobstacle to the development of bookmaker, and a new import duty friendly Russo-German relations of 16 2/3 on wrapping paper. The The German Government is de- McKenna duties would he extended termined to assist in making the to commerciak, motor cu736) Heidea of peaceful settlement in inter- had decided to re-enact for a period of 30 years Part 1 of the Safe- guarding "of Industries Act relating to essential factors. In national de- fence, which otherwise would lapseGermany will oppose them 119 this year.
French Finances.. Without prejudice to the impend- ing debt settlement, M. Péret had undertaken to pay £4,000,000 in the
coming year.
national disputes a reality, but in: the unlikely event of efforts con- tradicting this basic idea of peace being directed against Russia then
strongly as possible:
League Obligations,
(It was reported on April 10 that. the difficulties which have arisen in the Moroccan peace conference, in connection with which one of
Flacher, one of the three Eng- the Rim delegates has flown in lishmen who were arrested, who French aeroplane to consult with ia of Polish extraction, declared Abd-el-Krim and the Chiefs of the that he was convinced that Marthe Tribes, is explained in a statement Moreull acted as spy on behalf by the Riff delegatee that they are of Leather, another of the arrest- unable to accept, without modifed Englishmen, who repeatedly vation, the Franco-Spanish de-conversed with her in low tones. munds for the immediate release Once this happened at Burdetp- prisoners and the un-Bleriot's office, with which the
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General Wu Te-chen, Commis hindered
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"SOLE AGENTS:- News of this action by the at present occupied by Riffs be- Moreuit to the railway station, fore" the offcial negotiations have giving her instructions" for a Kwantung military council reach- opened—A' Paris cable of April 2 secret mission to the South of ed Hongkong on Sunday, and the matter has now been confirmed reported: A report from Ujda France. states that the Morocco Peace Con- The examining magistrate, M. by the Canton vernacular papers. ference broke up this evening, no Peyr, on hearing this, immediate-A factor, which led to the re decision being reached in regardly brought Leather and Fischer port appearing to be strange, was to the preliminaries for the peace face to face, when Leather con- that Mr. Wo was still at liberty that the in Canton after acilon had been | negotiations,. The date of the temptuously stated
taken against him next conference has not been fixed allegations were false. the delegates wishing to consult thefr Governments prior to another meeting.]
WAR DEBTS.
FRENCH OFFER TO UNITED STATES.
MUST BE REVISED.
(Reuter's American Service.)
Washington, April 26,
The Debt Commission has de- cided that France must revise her debt offer, but emphasised that, the latest discussions have not terminated.
The correspondent adds that one of the chief hitches is how much France can pay at the out- set.
The principles of German policy toward the Soviet cannot be in fluenced by Germany's loyal ad herence to the obligations ensuing Mr. Churchill, amid cheers, paid on her entry into the League con- a tribute to this proof of French cerning Articles XVI and XVII. determination and financial, power of the Covenant of the League to strengthen the credit of France on questions of sanctions, which by à proper regulation of her ex-are applicable to Russia only in
The Debt Commission is firmly térnal debt..
.the event of Russia warring against the "safety clause," by He declared that henceforth one-ainst another country.
means of which France would be third of the motor taxes" would go. The question as to whether relieved of her debt responsibili
Russia is the attacker can be de-ties in the event of Germany's elded only with Germany's ́ full failure to meet her, réparations agreement, so that accusations by payments.. other countries shall not be bind-
M. Henri Berenger, the French be devoted to a remission of tuxaing for Germany if Germany is Ambassador is not expected to tion, but after wiping out the not convinced of their justification. insist on this clause. originally anticipated, deficit of. 27,941,000, £19,000,000 would be allocated to the sinking" fund.. which would this year be £60;000; - 000 compared with: £50,000,000)| normaly remaining for four ear- marked: contingencies, including the coal settlement."
to general revenue instead of the special road fund. This, together with the now taxation, would pro- duce £22,000,000 more, which could
He foreshadowed that in the event of prolonged industrial paralysis he would be compelled to Fecommend substantial direct,andi Indirect taxation; but, apart from unforeseen events, he could see his wap fairly clearly to finance the next two years.
SPANISH FLIGHT,
SPECIAL ORDER BY THE AIR MINISTRY.
KING ALFONSO'S THANKS.
(British Wireless Service.)
Rugby April.26.
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WHITE STAR LINE.
REPORTS OF SALE TO BRITISH PREMATURE,
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS.
(Reuter's American Service.).
New York, April 26, Messrs. Morgan Grenteil and Company, und Mr. P. A. Franklin, President of the International Mercantile Marine Company, view as "premature" the reports in the Press.
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They have authorised an An- nouncement. that negotiations are proceeding for the purchase of shares in the White Star Line by a British
group represented
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Peret for London.
Paris, April 26. M. Peret, Minister for Finance, is expected to go to London next week as" the agreement. with America will probably be signed in the meantime.
Belgian Agreement.
Washington, April 26, The Senate has ratified the Belgian debt agreement by 65 votes to 20:
RACE TO POLE.
BYRD EXPEDITION IN NORWAY.
(Reuters Service.)
London, April 26. Messrs. Morgan, Grenfell and Com-with the race to the Pole is con
The latest move in connection pany. A provisional agreement has tained in the report from Oslo that been reached, but the numerous de- the steamer "Chantier," with the talls will take time to arrange.
Eyrd expedition aboard, passed
A definite announcement will be Trondhjem Fjord yesterday, and made when a settlement is reached,
stemmer which transier Norwegian
to the. "Chantier" "certain equipment,”
A special Order issued by the Air Ministry states that King stated that, Alfonso has telegraphed to King George
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but in the meanwhile it may be if the negotiations mature, Meners. Furness, Withy and Company will be the principal-ship- ping Interest in the purchasing syndicate.
TRADE RIVALRY.
BOMBAY MILL OWNERS AND JAPAN.
"My people, the Spanish Army, and myself are. sincerely and immensely grateful for splendid and successful search operations in finding in the desert Captain Estevez and his mechanic. Please convey, these feelings of gratitude to your brilliant and courageous Air Force for their peril- ous and noble enter- prise. I beg you to allow me to have the pleasure to con- fer a decoration as a token of recognition and appreciation of my nation to the chiefs and officers who have distinguished It is anderstood that the Bombay themselves in this work of Mill Owners humanity and fellowship agreed to the King George had replied ex-vestigating pressing his appreciation and dustry with assenting gladly to the decora-request tion.
ALLEGED MURDER.
ORIGINAL TRIAL FULL OF ERRORS.
(Reuter's Service.)
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Mexico City, April 26, There was a re-echo PROTECTION REQUESTED.
celebrated case to-day when the Supreme Court ordered the re-trial (Reuter's Serviss.)
of Alejo Garcia and Francisco Ruiz, who were sentanced to death Bombay, April 28 for the alleged murder of Mry, Rosulle Evans, the wife of a British dationhus subject, who was shot dead near «Boards” in, her estate on August 2, 1924. – of the in- The Court held that c ference to tha" trial was full of errots. ction against der automatically
Japanese
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RACIAL FEUDS.
FURTHER VIOLENT CRIMES IN CALCUTTA,
ROUND-UP OF ROUGHS,
(Reuter's Service,));
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Calcutta, April 26. Five Mahommedans and: one Hindu were stabbed to death to-day.
Two of the men injured yester- day have died.
A Hindu was killed last night at Kidderpore:
The only inference is that Mr. Wu's name has been associated, rightly or wrongly, with the Rightist party of the Kuomintang.. Most of the senior military officers are described as of the Leftist faction..
Wu still retains "command of his division of soldiers, who, by their spick and span uniform, have been described as the dandjes of the Kwangtung Army. He had previously tendered his re- signation bet was pressed to Te main in office..
The majority of the injured men THE GLOBE TROTTERS
Mahommedans. in hospital are Practically all the shape in the
dian quarters are closed.
There was a general round-up, of
68% roughs this morning. When persona, mostly Mahommedans, were arrested in the Kidderpore
district..
METEORITE FALLS,
MISS BETTY, NORTON IN
NEW NUMBER.
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The Globe Trotters, owing to the steamer being delayed a day, will not open their show at the Star Theatre until Friday night next at 9.16.
Tokyo, April 21.
At the request of Mr. Norton's The "Kokumin" reports that a many friends the Globe Trotters meteoritė mensuring eight by
will give a matinee on Sunday three centimetres and weighing afternoon, commencing at 6.30 237 grammes fell at Hongo, a o'clock crowded part of Tokyo, on Sun-daughter Betty will definitely ap Mrs. Dick Norton and her day, sinking two and a half feet into the ground. Reuter's Pacific Service.
Father L. Robert, Mr. T. C. Monaghan and Mr. Dick Norton were. passengers on the 3.3. "President Jefferson" which are rived in port yesterday.
Dear in new numbers notwith- standing the many rumours to the contrary.... which rumours have caused much surprise to both Mr. and Mrs. Dick, Norton:
A Chinese was taken to the Attempting to export 250 by terday suffering from injuries Government Civil Hospital yes- hiding it in his shoe, A Chinese to the face and head inflicted was fined $10 at the Central with a hammer. He alleges that Magistracy this morning. An-he was assaulted by some men other who had over $2,000 in the when he caught them peeping | same place had to pay $100. into a bath-room.
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