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FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1926.
GENEVA “SCENE.”
HUNGARIAN PREMIER
SLAPPED!..
COAL CRISIS.
WHY RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SENT MONEY,
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ASSAILANT ARRESTED.
FOREIGN OFFICE SATISFIED.
(Reuter's Service.)
Genavn. June 40.
Count Besblen, the Hungarian assault by a Hungarian who burst into the room where the Leugua hold's session, and sharply slapped Count Bethlen's free. shouting "That's on behalf of the Hungarian
Premier, WE the victim of an
nation."
The Italian delegate rescued.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, June 10.
In the House of Commons, in re-
ply to questions, Sir W. Joyson Hicks, Secretary of State for Home Affairs, said that the For eign Office was satisfied that the Russian Government had sont money to Great Britain for the purposes of the general strike (Ministerial cheers).
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Labour
IN JEOPARDY.
PROPERTY OF GERMAN' EX-HUEERS:
A COMPROMISE BILL.
(Reuter's Service.)
Berlin, June 10,
THE CHINA MAIL.
In the Reichstag, submitting a
compromise Bill on the question of the property of the ex-rulers, Chancellor Marx, declared that the demand for confiscation without compensation was against the prin- ciples of a legal State and against the Constitution conferring on all
citizens equal rights.
He added that if a. plebiscite re-
Count Bethlen froni his assailant, Leader, pointed out that the strike sulted in the negative the Govern-
who was arrested.
Bethlen's assallant, who is named Dejusth. is the Secretary of the Hungarian Republican Party, and obtained a ticket of admission as a Journalist. He, declared when arrested he wanted to braid criminal."
A later message from Geneva says that count Bethlon was attack, ed wide attending a private con- ritten dealing with the question of ending" the, Auancial control of Hungary. The wanitant was a Hoggarian Republican,
„Count Bethlen's hotel yesterday was guarded! by detectives at his
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It is noteworthy that while the Dengue Changil yesterday agreed that the naneal moment of Aass Ania should fryminate at the end of l fune, it is still considering the haration of ending the financial
Mr. Jeremiah Smith.
control of Hungary, akhough Sir Austen Chamberlain, on Tuesday,, stated that Mr. Jeremiah Smith, the" League's Commissioner-Generuk considered his task ended.
There has been an extraordinary "anti-Hungarian outburst in the French Press arising out of the proceedings at Geneva, particularly on account of the letter M. Briand sent to the Lengue - Secretariat re- commending that the international
lenders had refused that money.
Sir W. Joyson-Hicks continued Was sent to the that money Miners' Federation by some very closely "co-related bodies in Russia comprising the Soviet Govern- ment, the Third International, and other organisations, though he had not yet established that the Soviet Government itself had dir- cetly sent the money.
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TERRIFYING SPECTACLE AT ment would do its utmost to reach a settlement in the spirit of the compromise Bill. It would not hesitate to take the consequences it
SPLENDID RESCUE WORK.
(Reuter's Service.)
Capetown, June 10. The train involved in the rail- way disaster was the express from Capetown to Claremont conveying citizens to their suburban homes at the close of the day's work.
it was impossible for Reichstag to reach an agréement.
A Centre Deputy, on behalf of the Government Parties, approved of the Bit.
The Socialist. Herr Muellen, at- tacked President Von Hindenburg regarding his recent letter opposing 'expropriation without compensation and saying that President
When the coupling of the train broke on the bridge at the en-Hindenburg was guilty of uncon- trance to Salt River the rear part stitutional partisanship. became derailed and jolted it's way, into the station, presenting a terrifying spectacle.
Two coaches were caught on the pillars of the bridge and the com- partments were smashed to splin- Lers.
Many workmen on the platform immediately rendered first aid, amid scenes of terror, pending the arrival of expert help. Spléndid rescue work was done, and the in- jured passengers were rapidly. hurried to three hospitais. All except one are doing well.
LORD STEVENSON.
.DEATH OF KILMARNOCK MAN.
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(Reuter's Service.)
London, June 10.1
Gansantion-mipprent the currency. The deal is annoureed of Lord
of forgeries. Although M, Briand Stevenson. did not mention Hungary, his letter
He
Difference of Opinion. Chancellor Marx would not admit
that
President Hiidenburg had violuted his constitutional position. But this attitude is not shared by all the Government Parties includ ing the Cantarists, which Chancel lor Marx is chairman.
The compromise Bill was Anally referred to the Judicial Committee.
DISCOUNT RATE.
REDUCED BY IMPERIAL BANK
OF INDIA. -
(Reuters Service.),
Bombay, June 10. The discount rate of the Im- perial Bank of India has been re duced from five to four per cent.
A Chinese was arrested by an Indian constable after a chase down the road.
QUEEN'S ROAD STIR.
Some excitement was caused in Queen's Road near the Queen's Theatre yesterday afternoon dur- Lord James Stevenson, whoing the early performance of the is described by French newspapers was 8 years old, was Chairman picture by police whistles which at a rebuff to Count Bethien, "and of the Standing Committee of the drew the usual crowd. his band of Pretorians and country
British Empire Exhibition. gentlemen ruling by, terror,"
was Managing Director of John Some French newspapers attack walker and Sons (the well-known Britain for her "partial" attitude whisky distillers), Kilmarnock It was reported that the man towards Hungary.
During the War he was a member had snatched some money from a of numerous Ministerial Com-person at the Theatre and bolted mittees in an honorary capacity. What actually happened was that the man went there and insisted on a free seet. What transpired later was the result of the man haying to be pushed cut.
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Hungary's Finances,
Geneva, June 10. The League Council adopted the report of the Committee on the financial reconstruction of Hungary recommending the cessation of the functions,, of Mr. Jeremiah Smilth from July 1.
to
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FRENCH FINANCE.
MINISTER OPTIMISTIC.
(Reuter's Service.)
M. Dubois, Chairman of the Committee, pointed out that Mr. Smith's departure from Hungary did not mean the end of League control in respect of the balance
Puris, June 10, .of
the
Reconstruction Loan,
Heard by the Finance Com- amounting
93,000,000 gold
of the Senate, M." Peret crowns, end the revenues assigned mittee to the service of the can, but the plated he had decided to avoid in abolition of control of the Budget.
Bation and hoped to balance the Count Bethlen expressed the Budget for 1927 without new The Government have gratitude of the Hungarian people taxea.
drafted a plan, in defence of the for the effort resulting in success- ful anancial reconstruction in the franc, and the gold reserve at the short space of two years and a Banque de France remains, and
half.
Spain and Article Four.
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vill remain intact.
The Minister recommended the restoration of confidence by politi Geneva, June 10.. cal appeasement, and fiscal pry- At the League Council the dence would remove in time Spanish representative announced, strictions against the export that Spain would ratify the capital. amendment to Article IV of the
Covenant of the League relating to the re-election and rotation of non- permanent members of the Council,
of
TOOLS, NOT CARGO.
The licensee of a native passen- ger craft pleaded "not guilty" at the Marine Court this morning, to a charge of using the bost for carrying other than, paesengers'. effects. The defence was that the "eargo"-a quantity of planks and ropes--were "tools" used by painters who had worked on board the as. "Mausang" and the work- men, were returning to shore with their implements."
Another boat-owner was fined $5
HAWAIIAN JUDGE.
DR. KOO'S ATTITUDE.
DEATH OF SANFORD BALLARD HIS INDIFFERENCE TO CHANG.
DOLE
WU CONFERENCE,
(Reuter's American Servies,)
Peking: May 27-In order to show his non-partisan attitude, Dr. Wellington Koo denies that he will leave-Peking for Pacting lo welcome Marshal Wu Pel-fu. Re- garding the coming Chang Tso-lin
Honolua, June 10. The death has occurred' of Judge Sanford Ballard Dole, and all the an
Judge Dole was born in the and Wa repie conference, it is in- Hawaiian Islande, on April 23, teresting to note that Marshal Wus 1844; his parents being American advised the "government of his missionaries. He was educated at departure from Hankew for the College, Hawail. and North on the morning of May 26 Williams College, Massachuetts, adding that he will discuss all state Oahu
He studied law in Boston, and was questions with Dr. Yen personally admitted to the Bar there. He en in a few days, but on the other gaged in practice in Honajula, and hand, Marshal Chang has entirely was a member of the Legislature ignored the Yen regency-cabinet by in 1884 and 1886; and was a leader leaving the Premier in the cold as In the reform movement of 1887. to his movements. Up to the pre- He was appointed Judge Supreme sent, not one telegram has been re- "Court, 1887-9: placed at the hoadceived from Makden about Chang of the provisional government in Tso-lin's departure for Tientsin 1893 becoming President of the although both private and semi- Republic “of Hawaik In 1894 official messages indicate that the holding office till 1900. When Pre.Manchurian warlord is leaving sicent Cleveland, in December, Mukden on the 20th instant for 1808, through Minister Willis, de Tientain where he will meet his manded that he should relinquish new sworn brother from Hankow to" Queen Liliuokalani her constitu- withoup visiting Poking.
ional authority, he replied, dony- ing Cleveland's right to interfere. He was a strong advocate of the| annexation of Hawali to America. nd in January 1898, visited America in that behalf. He was Governor of tory
Hawalian Terri from 1900-1903; District Judge. District of Hawaiian Terri- tory from 1903-15; and appointed by President McKinley-a-member of commission to recommend 20partment. It is learned that-Secre- Congress legislation concerning tary Mellon is seriously consider the Hawaiian Islands.)
ing a proposal of this nature,
William A. Dupuy, a govern- ment currency expert told the. United Press that the now bills
AMERICAN PAPER CURRENCY
MADE SMALLER.
Washington, June 2-The size of American paper currency will soon be reduced to the same diren- sions na the peso bills now in use in the Philippines. according to a high official of the Treasury De-
KOREAN FUNERAL. would be similar to these now in
DISTURBANCE CAUSED BY
STUDENTS.
(Reuter's Service)
Tokyo, June 10. A message from Seoul anys the Korean funeral procession was thrown inte confusion this mar "ing when nearing the burial place by about forty students who at tempted to distribute inflammatory literature amidst much shouting."
The students were arrested, but the Korean crowds lining the route took up the shouts, thereby adding
ing to the disturbance..
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He said that the designs now ander consideration were the rem salt of an order by Elihu Root when he was Secretary of State proving a type of currency for the under President MeKinley, ap-| 100000
Philippines.similar to American bills but smaller.
Herbert D. Brown, chief of the bureau of efficiency and chairman of the committae studying paper money, understands that Secretary Melion in strongly in favour the plan.
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A country minister was talking to one of his flock, who ventured the opinion that the minister should be better paid.
"I am glad to hear you say that?” "I am pleased said the minister, that you think so much of the clergy. And so you think we should have bigger stipenda?"
"Yes," said the old man, "You
The grounds and buildings of the new Country Hospital, 17 Grent Westerh Road, said to be the finest hospital of the Far East, with the possible exception of " the Rockefeller Foundation in Peking,sec, we'd get a better class of men." will be open for inspection of the public on Saturday Sunday. And Monday, June 12, 13, and 14, from 10 am to noon and 8 p.m. to: 5 p.m.
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The hospital, will care for 125 patients but the exact date for the
admission of the first patient has Funds not yet been determined.
to erect the hospital were made to the Shanghai Municipal Council by an anonymous donor and the 'hos- pital is estimated to be worth about Tls. 1,500,000.
the interest on £40,000 for certain In addition, the donor has given
warda and will give Tis. 10,000 for running expenses the day the hos pital opens.
for a strailer offence, which was SUNSHINE FILLS THE HOME admitted.
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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE “MAIL.”
Entertainmenta.
June 11-Star Theatre: "His People."
June 11-World Theatre; "Re- velation,"
June 11-Queen's Theatre; "The / Night Club
June 12-Craigengower Cricket! for the benefit Club, dance of the Arnold Stern Ballet Dance Company, 9 pm.
June 21-Al fresco concert on the Vicarage tennis court, Kow- loon.
Sport,
June 12-Members of the Euro- pean Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, hold thetr frat bathing plenie.).
Auction,
June 17-At 'St. George's House" Kennedy Road,valuable household: furniture by Messrs. Lammert Bros.. at 2.80 p.m.
Meetings
June 14-Meeting of merabers of Commerce, at City Hall, to nomin Hongkong General Chamber of
ate a member for the Legislative Council, 4 p.m.
June 21-Half-yearly meeting of
Happy and Well, therefore it is a matter of frat - im-}
June 14 Second annual meeting About, 1,000 bags of malls were portance to keep your little ones in of members, of Hongkong Angling redealt with by the Post Office yes-
sound health,
Club ir the Board Room of Messrs. terday morning.
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Allay sident Cleveland included in teething pains almost as if by magk, which ware bags from Europe vin Siberia storing seep in a perfectly natural snumber of expel worms. They soothe the nerver
bring calm, keaith Malls also arrived from Shanghal way.
Sir Auston Chamberlain congrat- any Council elections until she ulated the Spanish Government, obtaina a permanent seat......
and said that the announcement would be received with great satis
faction and appreciation,
Spain's action completes
the
Miscellaneous.
June 12-Life saving demon- trations by members of St. John
beachos, 4 to 5.p.m. Ambulance Brigade at Kennedy Town and North Point bathing
June 14-Presentation of Ad
reqired ratifications and the amend arrival here, denied the assertion and Singapore by other veegole, PA FESTASE from dress by the Cathollo Continguity
ment will thus become operative.
Brazil Resigns.
Brazil's Sole Atm.
Buenos Aires, June 10. Senhor Alverez, the new Brazilian Ambassador. interviewed on hie that Brazil wished to usaume Con- tinental supremacy. Her move; toj obtain a seat on the Lengué Council was solely due to her ambition to see some Bouth American Power | represented there. 2.
Disarmament.
Geneva: June 10. The Brazilian delegate, Senhor Mello Franco, has lodged Brazil's resignation from the Langue
'Gonava, June 10, Council. This does not imply that The League Council has ad- Brazil will cease membership of the Joured consideration of the report “League: 27
of the Preparatory Committee on The Spanish delegato declared the Disarmament Commission until that Spain will not participate, in 1 September
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