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CANTONESE METHODS.
MOB AS AN INSTRUMENT OF DIPLOMACY.
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Hope For Working Arrangement.
BRITISH POLICY TO AVOID BLOODSHED.
A hope for a practical working arrangement with the Cantores in Haskow to enable business to be resumed is expressed by the "Manchester Guardian," which speaks of the mob as an instrument of diplomacy by the Cantonese,
A cable has been received in London from Mr. O'Malley review ing the existing situation in Hankow from the material viewpoint."
The feeling in London is that all steps, must be taken in con- sultation with the other Treaty Powers, to prevent in Shanghai a repetition of the events in Hankow,
DIVORCE CASE.
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A naval wireless message reports the extention of the strike exployment in and boycott to Ichang.
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London Jan. M...
BRITISH POLICY.
Belgian Views ́ on Memorandum.
SYMPATHY WITH SENTIMENTS.
Collective Declaration Inopportune.
Brussels, Jan. 14.
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STRIKE “INQUEST:"
REPORT OF TRADE UNION CONGRESS COUNCIL.
MOTIVES EXPLAINED.
London, Jan. 14.
A divorce case, where the Presi
The report of the Council of the; dent. Lord Merrivale, said that a
Trade Union Congress for the long; concise statement of facts should
deferred "inquest" on the general strike in the shape of a special con- be given and the deterrent of
ference of the Executives of the publicity wadaholienble, concerned à petition by Mrs. Christabel Nora On receiving the British Memo-was issued to delegates to-day as a affiliated Unione on January 20, wills on the ground of the adultery randum on China the Belgian
f her husband: Arthur Willas, un Government immediately expressed published on January 20.
confidentiat document. It will be ex-rubber planter of Penang, with sympathy with the sentiments Mrs Graham Smith.
thereof, particularly as regards the or two sections. The first sum- It is understood that it consists The President pointed out that legitimacy of the national aspian-marises the mining dispate and the petitioner was the daughter of ations China and the question of course of events to the termination with Chinese of the general strike. It explains man in a position in London. Her non-intervention husband WHA unsuccessful In Waira
the Council's motive in calling off The Belgian Government also the general strike and repudiates planting in Penang and obtained
the house of declared itself in favour of the certain suggestions therea nunt. Graham Smith who was a tea plan-immediate and, unconditional grant- The second section deals with ter in Ceylon and had residences of the Washington surtaxes. subsequent, events to the end of In London and Hampshire. Peti jalso the immediate application of re- Noveniber, including the Trade itioner was given quarters with her commendations and reforms as e Union Council's mediation efforts. L
The Belt coraments outspokenly on the husband in the country, where Mrs. gards exterritoriality. Smith remained after Mr. Smith re-gan reply was handed to the Bri- mining dispute, defending the at- Boycott Extended to chang.
th Ambassador in Brussels on ittude of, the Trade, Unich Council! turned to Ceylon. Petitioner's pre London, Jan. 14.
It states that, the thereto.-Reuter. The "Manchester Guardian," in
Wireless messages detail the sence rendered "very inconvenient" January 11.
Government completely extorial
the result of relations arising Beliun that says
extension of the strike and boy-between respondent and Mrs.shares the British Government's although it ia now pos-cott to chang, where anti-Bri-Sinith and petitioner was sent away, opinion that it is impossible to re- fuse complete sympathy with the sible to hope a pre- tish demonstrations have been against which she protested:
national movement which aims at tical working arrangement with arranged to take place to-day. The President declared that peti-securing for China & footing of the Cantonese which would en- Otherwise the situation there re-tioner was entitled to a decree mish
ble business to be resumed in mains the sume:
with casts.--Reuter, Hankow, and at the same time! satisfy the susceptibilities of Cantonese Nationalism, it is im- possible to admire the methods whereby the Cantonese achieved this end. To use the mob as an instrument of diplomaty
WARNING TO MR. CHEN,
for
Was
NAVAL NEWS.
equality among the nations. The Belgian Covernment is happy to state that this opinion corresponda! With that of the French Govern-I ment, as indicated after, the receipt ap of the Memorandum.
"Things are developing much on the same lines as at Hankow," states a wireless message from! Kiukiang. Trade is in abeyance. Police Station, which were Evacuation of the missionaries parently the only buildings en- from the hill resort of Kuling has tered by the mob.. commenced..
į neither right nor prudent. The Women and childrén, evacuated
coolness and discipline of the Bri-
More Tributes..
"Yorkshire
CINEMA SALESMEN.
ANNUAL CONVENTION" IN LONDON.
A SPEECH BY PHONE.
London, Jan, 14.. Mr. Robert Leiber, President of In its attitude to China the Be the First National Pictures, was gian Government has always reunable to come, to London to pre-
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The "Times," "Daily Mailmained and will remain faithful side at the annual Convention of MACKINTOSH tish troops, saved the situation inferred to a steamer on arrival at Post," and other leading Conser. arise to its traditional sentiment of thereof.
friendship and liberalism.. The Nevertheless he addressed the
the Tung Ting Lake..
situation at Hankew. Wireless.
14
from Changshe have been trans- "Daily"
Express,"
whatever temporary difficulties may Salesmen of the British. branch Hankow, but similar methods in
vative journals and the whole Belgian delegation st Shanghai would almost certainly
There is no change in the Liberal Press, in commenting Washington Conference in 1922 New York, the Managing Direc the Convention telephonically from have, very different results. This
Naval on events in Bankow, express demonstrated the spirit of should counsel Mr. Eugene Chen
tor in London repeating his words their admiration for the diaconeration of the brendcast to prudence, but although the cir
cretion and self-control shown in character, and the Belgian delegates to the salesmen. cumstances in Shanghai may be
At the conclusion of the speech ORDERLY CONDITIONS,
extremely trying circumstances to the Tariff Conference in Peking peculiar, there is no reason why
them between 40 and 50 of these pre- by the local British authorities were instructed to show the British Government should
Occasional Minor Incidents.
uttered short sentences and the forces at their disposal.selves favourable to a grant of tariff sent not be guided by the same prin-
Thete comments are accompanied it immediately not only the Wash Exchange cut them off after autonomy to China, and to grant greetings to the President till the ciples as it has been in relation to!
Rugby, Jan. 14, by an expression of opinion that ingtaw surtaxes but even to agree to fifteen minutes.-Reuter. Hankow and other parts of China,.
Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, all possible measures should be taxes higher than those envisaged. namely, avoiding bloodshed and
Commander-in-Chief of the Bri-taken by the British and other The Sino-Belgian Treaty. coming to a przetical working ar
Recently, in affirming its sole rangement with whatever Chin-tish naval forces in China, reach Governments concerned to secure
to modify the Sino-Belgian ed Nanking yesterday aboard the the International Settlement in right cre authorities may be in effee destroyer Veteran's and trand Shanghai from any manifesta- tive local control. "Hitherto these ferred to the gunboat "Gnat" in tions of mob violence.-British ment proposed, in reply to the Pek-
Wireless Service.
principles have worked admir
aflv.-Reuter.
Cantonese Not Benefited.
London, Jan. 14.
which he is proceeding to Han-
kow.
The latest Hankow reporta state that little change has occur-
Earlier Cablegrams.
London, Jan. 14. The "Westminster Gazette"
Treaty of 1865 the Belgian Govern- ing Government's request for re-j vision, to negotiate new Treaty on the basis of equality of and recipro cal respect for sovereign territory pending the moment when the situa tion in China made, these negotia-
Belgium simply]
CINEMA FIRE.
THREE MEN CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE.
CORONER'S VERDICT.
Nothing has been yet heard in red there during the last few official quarters in London front days. Up to last night orderly reviews the recent events in tions possible.
Montreal, Jan, 14. Mr. O'Malley or Sir Miles amp-conditions prevailed, but prac- China, and concludes that far asked for the establishment of a
The Coroner found the owner; From The feeling in Londer astically no business was being done from British prestige having auf. modus vivendi whereby both na
accord assistant
manager, and head regards the position generally is by the British and other foreign fered a shrewd blow, as was attens would reciprocally
the Laurier Cinema that all steps must be taken, infers within
lis her policy to China Belgium Theatre criminally responsible the British Conces first feared; it would appear the most favoured nation treatment, he consultation with the othersion, whilst in the French and
could at no time be suspected of any for the deaths of 18 children in political aim. She strictly abstain- Treaty Powers, to prevent in Japanese Concessions and in the Shanghai a repetition of the special areas only slight business. events in Hankow, which clearly was proceeding. did not benefit the Cantonese.
It is pointed out that both the naval and military Comman- ders on the spot have instrue tions, and there certainly has been consultation among the Powers, on the subject of China.
Barricades in the Japanese Concession were demolished by demonstrators, and those in the French Concession have two been removed.
There have been occasional) minor incidents in all Conces. insicus, for example, the maltereat ment of the Belgian Consal as al- ready reported. An automobile owned by à German was taken from an American garage in the French Concession, supposedly by Chinese soldiers.
As regards the comments certain quarters regarding the British attitude to China gen erally it is declared that there is no question of giving up privileges ¡under threats.—Reuter,
Report is Discounted.
London, later.
Reuter learns that competent quarters in London have duly
considered the views on the pre- sent situation expressed by the British communities in China, but
und the reports that the Cabinet Kus "reached a decision" regard ing the defence of Shanghai should be discounted.
Nevertheless the international
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any way with the internal conflicts showed that they were responsi- of the country, with which she had ble for the admission of children commercial relations.
Claim for Protection. In the present instance Eelgium flatters herself that she has contri-
gress of this friendly country. Therefore the Belgian Government considers that it has a right-
The "China Mail" has pleasure in buted sincerely to the economic pro- announcing an entirely new CrQ8B 'word puzzle competition, with a prize of $56 which must be won by someone every week. This entertaining com- petition will begin on Monday, Jan. 17, when ful! details
annqunced.
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unaccompanied by adults, which was contrary to the provincial regulations.-Reuter.
WEATHER FOREFAST.
"East or variable winda, light; which as between itself and its fair to foggy" is the weather fore- nationals is an obligation to claim cast till noon to-morrow for Hong for its nationals and Belgian enter-Kong, the adjacent coast and For- prises in China effective protection mosa Channel. and treatment not inferior to that accorded to the nationals of other
Chellaram's store will be convert- | countries. Such treatment is aced into a fancy show window to-1 corded to Chinese subjects and in-morrow for the display of goods
On instructions from Rear. Admiral "Cameron," commanding the British naval vessels off Ham tables have temporarily turned terests freely in Belgium. To re- during the mid-winter sale, which. kow, the British male civilians, and the Cantonese Government fuse it to Belgian subjects in China starts on Monday.
would place them in a position of in- who number. 170, are still accom- and
feriority compared with the
during the recent disturbances.
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NOTICE,
forces are now modated in the Asiatic Petroleum cloud. The paper understands nationals of other countries anded to have been à fugitive from No. | Company's premises on the river that diplomatic communications hamper, to the detriment of China 41, Centre Street when Senior Re-TT IS HEREBY ANNOUNCED
T the importance of the Cabinet's | front. This building adjoins the of a preliminary character are itself, the activities which are venue Officer G. Walt made វាវា | that the business of the rezent meeting concerning China British Consulate, which incident-now passing between the Powers. purely those of commerce collabora-opium raid on the premises, has bovenumed firm will from this should not be over-emphasised ally continued to be occupied by -Reuter.
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A. Demonstration
Policy Unchanged.
injuries caused by falling of the Shanghai, Jan. 14. The Belgian Government, is de- Position Complicated.
A Hankow telegram, dated termined to continue to prove by Further details of disturbances January 13, states that a demon- Consular representatives that it indicate that the situation was stration was held un the Chin- has no intention of acting comment is of opinion that such de- authorities concerned will do complicated by the fact that ese Race Course to-day in honour trary to national aspirations, the their utmost to defend the for- many British men, women, and of General Chang Kai-shek and legitimacy of which it fully
claration is at present neither op- eign settlements in Shanghai if children were in the residential the Russian General Galen. To cognises. It confirms its adhesion portune nor possible. they are threatened by mob viol-special areas of Hankow, Ichang night a dinner will be given in to the immediate and unconditional Powers have already rejected the Moreover, it is to be and elsewhere outside the. British their honour-Reuter,
granting of the Washington sur proposal. taxes as proposed by the British and feared, with the frame of mind] Concession when the demonstra-
accepted by the French Govern existing at present in China, that tions began on January 3. On
ment. It agrees to the suggestiona a collective declaration, however January 4, the naval contingent,
of the British Government as re-wide and liberal, would create WE, the undersigned; beg to announce.
extraterritoriality, since
that we have just established more distrust than satisfaction,
ourselves as Importers & Exporters, Kurds the object of demonstrating
General Providers. We provide laun- withdrawn to the vessels under Annamites, etc., by the "Op loyal intention of the Powers as re- erroneous Interpretations.
Belgium, however, wishes that ches, lighters and junks for carrying A cablegram from Mr. O'Malley, arrangement with the Chinese pressed Peoples Brotherhood gards China.
The Belgian Government wonders in the establishment of a Gov- cargoes from Hong Kong to Kongmoon, from Hankow, was received this authorities, whereby the latter Friendly Society.". Sixty Hindus
authority to Canton and Wuchow; superlatend the morning recording the events on undertook to guard part of the registered yesterday, of whom 11 whether it would not be preferable ernment, with
loading and unloading of same and January 3 and 4, reviewing the Concession boundary with their were given appointments in the to apply them only as far as they speak in the name of the saver rudrantee the safe delivery of all
Propaganda section of the Kuo- are really, of a kind to satisfy the eign and united Chinese people, entrusted to te, into our own godown existing situation from a material troops:
the aspirations of the national from which place they will be further viewpoint, and stating that about During this critical period naval mintang. The other 5 are on the Chinese people.
A Joint Declaration?" movement should receive the transferred to any required destination 170 British civilians are still in forces were ready for action on waiting list. These Hindus made the Asiatic Petroleum Company's pontoons and vessels in the river a procession through the Conces As regards a collective declare greatest possible degree of satis. holding ourselves responsible for any building under discipline of ships in case British subjects or pro- sion this afternoon, carrying the tion suggested in the British faction by means of agreements damages that may occur. For terma and particulars please apply to qui the willingly reached, which shall at local branch in the Bank of Canton, in the harbour 100 yards away.perty suffered injury Actually Nationalist dag, and yelling their Memorandum regarding British business is at a standstill very little looting occurred, and slogan-Router.
policy to be followed to China by the same time assure all foreign-Building the signatories of the Washing-ers of the same treatment and the
WANG LEE CO but foreign business is being par- only slight damage was caused in tially conducted-Router.
ton Treaty, the Belgian Govern-same guarantees Reuter.
It is emphasised that Great Britain, whilst she does not intend in any way to interfere with in- ternal Chinese politics will use every means in her power to
of British nationals.
which with the Volunteers and An office has been opened for Police had until then kept the the reception and registration of
protect the lives and properties mob outside the Concession, was the fames of all Hindus, Koreans, these measures were proposed with and, in any case, give rise to Coal Contractors, Shipping Agents and,,
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