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MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1927.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BIG PETER'S TRI
YORK MINSTER'S TEN TON BELLA
LOW NECKS.
"SHOULD MEN DISCARD COLLARS."
Like
Pneumonia Blouses are
HANKOW TROUBLE. for propaganda The Cantonese news from China. It is under- may say, "We were right, your fatood that no important news has own ox-Prime Minister says so. been received during the past 48 "Contawned” rromi khap 13. ». It is the foreigner who is respon-hours from Str Miles Lampson
sible for all the trouble."
or Mr. O'Malley.. ished. They obtain supplies only
All We Want
Reiterating that the naval and} with the greatest difficulty.
Armed intervention is out of the military dispositions were pre-Big Feter, the famous bell of One report received in Shang-question. No responsible person cautionary, the responsible in York Minster, weighing 10 tons, nonsense. A girl never caught any hal states that the women are has ever seriously suggested it. formant said that it was useless and inferior in mice only to Big complaint through, wearing low- being held as hostages against All we, in conjunction with the to wait until there had been Paul, and Big Ben, has been remove necked clothing." anid Frófössor the good behaviour of their re- other interested nations, desire is unfortunate incidents, perhaps ed from York Minster by road to Leonard Hill, lecturing before the spective governments. Accord-pence, and a state of affairs involving bloodshed, before pre-Loughborough, where it will be Institute of Hygiene.
He went on. Low necks härden ing to his account, they have been which allows us to trade. It is cautions were taken, but that it recant at a cost of nearly 1,500 threatened with penalties should no concern, and of no interest to could not be too strongly emphas- pillar between the large double disease. Short skirts
Se largo to the ball that the stone a girl and help her to resisti
and El their rulers attempt anything us who governs China as long asised that the British Government doors at the west end of the stockings are also beneficial, ospeci against Chinese residing under someone does. At present there has no warlike intentions.
Minster had to be removed before ally: artificial silk, which allow their jurisdiction.
are half-a-dozen rulers, all claim- It is understood that the talk it could be got out. It is a foot the ultra-violet rays to penetrate A foreigner conversant with ing pre-eminence. We have. in China are continuing de satis- thick, with a clapper weighing the skin, resulting in sunburning." the district left Shanghai last time upon time, declared ourfactorily and smoothly as can be cwt.
"Women's success in swimming night in an attempt to rescue the willingness to negotiate about expected. Reuter.
The ball has never been rung in the Channel," he said "could be Trade at Hankow.
the accepted sense because it was partly attributed to their training. three ladies, who are said to be in! Customs, Consular Courts, and dire straits.
too unwieldly. It defied the afforts as they could endure more cold the Foreign Concessions. But That trade will be resumed by of 40 men pulling on ropes over athan mun, who were overcoddled with whom can we parely the foreign firms in Hankow to-pulley to swing it into action, and "Men should discard collars and whom can we give our assurances day, is the substance of a naval in order that it could be rung at adopt open necks and of ponce and goodwill, unless wireless message received in noonday and midnight on New bockers or running shorts The there is one controlling Govern Hong Kong from Hankow on Year's Eve a special hammer had Prince of Wales. could start ment? Until that is accomplish-Saturday night,
to be erected!
fashion by appearing in a shirt A correspondent who signs him-ed, we must abide our time, and The message states: A tenta-will have a different distributich,
When its rehung the weight open at the neck." se "Britoh" sends the follow. such as that of Mr. Lloyd George tive programme for the re-open-and the bistallation of ball bear ing letter to the "North China devote our attention to the pre-ing of trade is to be tried on ings la expected to enable the bell Daily News":-
servation of British lives and Monday. The following notifien- to bo swung into action for the SirThe attached has been British property. By utterances, tion has bech issued in Hankowarst time since it was hung, over taken from The Times" of De-such as that of Mr. Lloyd George The British banks, shipping 70 years ago,
"OPPRESSION.”
How The Chinese See It!
f
I
cember 21. In view of the ex- at Bradford the hopes of a peace-companies and merchants, and hortations of Messrs... Chen, Sum fuf solution are diminished and members of the British Chamber.
Foo, and Michael Grusenberg, postponed, the fanatical hatred of Commerce have decided to re-
e races are said to be groaning under the oppression of the Bri- tish Government?
-
knicker-
Shadows Before.
the
CALL AND HEAR IT.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED: IN THE "MAIL."
Entertainments.
why are these southern Chinese of the deluded masses of China is open their businesses on Monday, nation is worn by internal disson- flying from the paradise being fanned and fed, and the lives and January 24 and will continue to sions which are very hard to follow
January 24-Queen's Theatre; created by those politicians to the property of our fellow-country-open as usual so long as in their on this alde of the globe. She has British Empire, where the colour folk endangered.
opinion conditions permit them legitimate abpirations for greater: January
for some of her representatives have, "The Midnight,Sun.”
24-World Theatre; to do so in security..
freedom and greater effelenley. "Refuge." It is a tentative measure and "The British Government has January 24-Star Theatre; is in no way interfering with the sald quite plainly We are quite "Lorraine of the Lyons." evacuation of missionaries, and ready to consider the great aspira- January 24-Royal Italian Com-1 other women and children who tions of Chin But we have a party presents "Cavalleria Rus- will not be permitted to remain duty to perform there as all over tivana and Pagliacci."
the world, and that is to use our January 26-Social and Dance at Navy for the protection of British Diocesan Boys' School under the life and of British interests! auspices of the DS.O.B. Assch
[ENCLOSURE) Chinese Emigration to Straiter Settlements.
NO AGGRESSION.
China
MORE TROOPS.
Earlier Cable and Wireless Messages:
London Jan. 22.
in Hankow. The shipping con- panies do not want any cargoes sent to Hankow at present.
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From Our Own Borrespondent.) Singapore, Dec. 23.
The newspapers report that the Owing in the unsettled conds ist battalion of the Middlesex „bions in South China and the Regiment and the Cameronians,
Resuming Business To-day.
14 we had not taken some steps 18.30 p.m. such as we had taken to put our.: January 26-Dance on HMS.. strong demand for labour in the stationed at Catterick Camp, are
Hankow, Jan. 23.
selves in a position of protecting Tamor." uin, and rubber industries of sarding by for orders to proceed
British firms are resuming life and protecting, the men who are Malaya. the immigration statis- to China. All ranks have been business on Monday.-Reuter, working and fallowing their law ties show that the Chinese arriv_recalled from leave. Similarly or-
HankowJan, 28.. ful purauita under the existing ing in Straits Settlements in 1925 ders have been received by the
The British Chamber of Com-treaties of China, we would have reached the astonishing total of Green Howards at Richmond, merce announces that "the Bri-been condemned by our fellow 840,000, against the 1911 record Yorkshire.
tish banks, shipping companies citizens for not having taken that A War Office statement says and merchants, members of this protection. What we wish to use of 260.000.
that the four battalions put under Chamber have decided to re-open our Navy for is the maintenance of orders to preceed from England business on Monday, the 24th, the peace of the world. British January 26 Entries for the to China will be brought to the land to continue to open as usual) Wireless Service
Annual Race Meeting close at 5. Mr. W. CoBridgemary's Speech on Colonial standard by the addition so long as in their opinion con- Britain's Generous. Spirit. p.m.
of certain men from section "A"ditions permit their so doing in
Rugby, Jan. 22: January 29-Entries for the of the Army Reserve, who have security."
The Earl of Onslow, Under Hong Kong Cricket Club tennis. Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, First Lord been warned not to join untilis decision was reached at a meeting at Guildford, after repeat-
Secretary for War, addressing. a tournament close on this date. of the Admiralty, speaking at the called up, individually by name, special meeting of the heads of ing that the Government's action the Hong Kong Boxing Assen.
February 5 Next tournament of Finchley Division Conservative and Men in sections "B" and "D" are the British firms late to-night, in sending ships and Marimes to Unionist Association's annat din
February 5-6-Inaugural meet- Section after consultation with ner, said we had nearly doubled our not being called up:
Mr.the Far East showed no aggressive ing of the International Race and ships on the China station, not with A" consists of men accepted for O'Malley. It is felt that this intention said:
You will save money by making your Recreation Club of Macao. aggressive intention upon liability to return to the Colours gesture of confidence in the "We have made it plain that we February 12-Steeplechase Meet-purchases during this sale. Fhing, but only to protect the lives during the first two years of Chinese will assist in creating an cannot make concessions to force, ing of Fanling Hunt, Kwanti Race and moperty of British subjects reserve service in circumstances atmosphere favourable to the but if the Chinese will meet us in Course. living ander Treaty in that country which do not "render
Auctions. and a order to keep the peace. 15 mobilisation necessary,
general successful conclusion of negotia the same frank and generous spirit
January 26-At No; 4. Felix Be said, there is any justice in the
tions in regard to the Concession, in which we are prepared to meet
them, the Chinese will and that Villas, M. Davis Rd. Pokfulam. Flerfion of the Nobel Pave Prize
Move Explained.
which have now been initiated
auc- for the world, when it is judged It is authoritative stated that and that it will be up to the Chin this country is not only willing but household furniture will be
mettioned by Messrs. Lammert Bros., at next year the prize ought to go to undue importance should not be ese to show that the confidence ready to go a long way to
2.45 p.m the Board of the Admiralty. There attached to the calling up of the has not been misplaced.---Reuter. Much good to both nations might January 27-Chinese curio, will was no greater force for peace than reserves, as it is intended merely Telegrams Delayed. come of the negotiations now be sold at Messrs. Lammert Brow the Navy and we were the only great.
to bring up the units which are
London, Jan. 22. proceeding at Hankow. We were Salen Room, 3.30 p.m. country which depended for
January 28-Valuable household existener upon the freedom of the under orders to proceed to China Reuter learns that there is prepared to go further to meet the
up to strength, and although im- no development in the conversa-Chinese than some people might furniture at 10, Kennedy Rd., will portant it is not of gravity. tions between M O'Malley and think altogether wise at the present be auctioned by Messrs. Lammert
Well informed quarters in Lon- Mr. Eugent Chen which are pro-pended on Chinese good will-Bri-
junctare, but complete success de- Bros., at 2.45 p.m.
Meetings. den emphasise that the naval and ceeding with normal slowness, Atish Wireless Service.
January 27-Hong Kong and Another Biting Criticism. military precautions are being number of telegrams, to Mr.
Labour Leader's Views. Investment & Agency Co., Ltd.'s taken with the object of protect-O'Malley and Sir M. Lampeon.
thirty-ninth meeting at Messrs. London, Jan. 22. The following letter appeared ing British subjects in China. appear to have been delayed the in the Daily Telegraph" (Lon-This applies equally to the
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Jardine Matheson's offices, noon. new impression being that they have Labour leader. "in a letter to the January 27-Seventh meeting of don) in mail week over the signa- forces now being sent out.been held up. Last night's For-Daily Herald stating his views Queen's College Old Boys' Assen. ture V. A. Cazalet, House of Router.
eign Office communiqué indicates regarding the presence of arm-in Queen's College: Hall, 5.30 p.m. Commona
no change in the position and was red forces in China says that January 28-Twenty-ninth meet- merely meant to show that the precautions must be taken untiling of the "Star Ferry Co., Ltd.. at public service the other evening The newspapers print stringBritish policy was continuous and negotiations have removed the dan-Mesere. Jardine Matheson's office, in repudiating and condemning rumours current in Delhi to the consistent. Reuter.
gers, but the precautions can easily 10 a.m. the speech which Mr. Lloyd effect that orders are shortly to George recently made on the be issued for the mobilisation of question of China.
seas.
MR LLOYD GEORGE,
S-Lloyd Grey performed a
Indian Brigade.
Bombay. Jan. 23,
A Friendly Call.
them."
ment.
be overdone and may produce the January 31-Annual meeting of very situation that will in time be seat-holders and subscribers, at St. Ichang, Jan. 22. an Indian brigade for service in A very orderly meeting took used as a need for their employ John's Cathedral Hall, 5:15 pm. „Seldom has an ex-Prime Min-China. Neither a confirmation place yesterday in honour of
Nobody should welcome more January 31-Twenty-sekond meet. ister-or. for that matter," an ex-nor a denial is obtainable official-Lenin.
than Mr. Eugene Chen the precau- ing of Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., Cabinet Minister-fallen so lowly, but it would be little surprise. Three Chinese general commistions which are no menace to him Messrs. Dodwell & Co's offices, 11 that he seeks the temporary sup-to new Delhi if the report were sioners for Foreign Affairs and but which will secure tranquillity 4 port of an insignificant number true.
six subordinate officers made a and prevent his hands being forced February Annual meeting of of electors at what may be the According to the "Evening friendly call on H.M.S. "Cock by those who would like to fight. cost of many lives of his own News "correspondent in Sialkot, chafer" yesterday.-Naval Wire- countrymen and women. It is British troops have been ordered leas Service. even difficult to imagine whose to China to include the Durham support he is seeking in backing Light Infantry which is embark-
•
French Reinforcements. Amongst passengers by 8.9.
Demonstration Plans.
French Comment.
Paris, Jan. 21.
Hong Kong Horticultural Society, Messra. Jardine. Matheson's 6.18 p.m.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN.
New York, Jan. 16-Marked Im- provement was noted to-day in the
Lessons of History. Mr. MacDonald fears that the
Miscellaneous. Hmits of wisdom ars. being exceed January 25-Hong Kong St. Hankow, Jan. 22: ed and that Mr. Chen may think the Andrew's Society, Burn's Anniver the enemies of his country. The ing on the 28th, also the Glouces- A demonstration in memory of forece are being gathered as a Bri-sary Dinner, Volunteer Headquar Socialist party have been, fortershires and the fourth battalion the malefactors executed at Han- tish feet in Disraelf a time was ters, 8 p.m. them, both reasonable and patrio of the Twelfth Punjabis.know in 1926, is being arranged sent to Besika Bay, but he does not January 26-Annual inspection tic in regard to the present chaos Reuter.
for February 7-Naval Wireless believe that Is Sir Austen of St. John Ambulance Brigade, in China. It has been left to the
Calcutta, Jan. 23, Service.
Chamberlain's "intention." though Murray Parade ground, 5.15 μm. Liberal leader to take up arms
The "Statesman" reports that
programmes of action have an un-
Jazuary 20-Pianoforte recital by definitely against the best inter the Government has chartered
fortunate habit of setting Inten Mr. Harry Ore. City Hall, 5.30 p.m.
of January 27-Presentation ests of this country. It has, how two steamers to convey troops President Hindenburg's sharp tons. aside..
Mr. MucDonald Anally asks the prizes at Elin Kadoorie School for turn of the helm to the Right hus Labour movement to keep in touch Indians, Seokumpoo, 11.30a.m. ever, always been the habit of from Calcutta to China. Mr. Lloyd George, whenever a An inccmfirmed report is cur. Sled the French press with un-with Mr. Chen as well as with its misunderstanding has arisen bent that a brigade from Jhansi easy forebodings.
" own Government and to plead very tween his own country and an. wil erork at Calcutta shortly. The Temps" says that the strongly with both sides to nego other Power, invariably to take-Reuter. A
advent of a Rightist Government tiate before using force-Reitor the aide of the foreign nation
will really endanger the peace against England-"They must be
American Marines. policy of Locarno and Geneva,
The Journal Dea Debats"
Washington, Jan. 22. right. We are always in the "Tonkin" arriving on Friday writes that Pres. Hindenburg's A detachment of marines at condition of Charles. Chaplin who afternoon were three French action places the question of Guam has been ordered to the is suffering from a nervous break- Helping Our Enemies. officers, 11 non-commissioned German disarmament which Philippines in order to be nearer to down. He probably will be able to have chosen a more unfortun. equipped with arms and ammuni- Ambassadors, on a new plane and.
It would have been impossible officers, 186 Annamite soldiers is now before the Conference of China in the event of an emergency to leave his bed in four or ve days
Reuter's American Bervice.if the improvement continues. ate moment for declaring that the tion, bound for Shanghai.
the conference must decide
Belgium and Chig foreigner is responsible for the The shipment for the French civil war in China to-day, and in- Police consisted of. 295 cases con-
cordingly.Reuter. timating that if it was not for taining 360,000 rounds of am
Hankow Position More Tense.
In response to Belgium's re- the foreigners China would immunition, 198 guns and 38
Peking, Jan. 22,
quest that it should meet China's In view of the treatment mated mediately find a solution for her revolvers.
There is no confirmation of the wishes, the Permanent Court has out to Britons at Hankow and other domestic troubles. Sir Miles
report of the general evacuation of extended until May 25, the time Yangtze ports during the recent troubles, it is pleasing to place on men from Hankow which was allowed China for filing a coun record an instance of loyalty and Lampson, the new Minister to
widely reported in Peking yesterday ter case as regarde denunciation devotion on the part of two house- Chine, had just arrived at Han- A detachraent of marines at ovening, but all indications are of the 1865 treaty
hold servants. A lady was forced kow, in order to discuss the situa Guam has been ordered to the that the situation is, dally becoming The suit, however, will be to leave Hankow at very short tion with the leaders of the Can- Philippines in order to be nearer more tense.Reuter.!
ready for bearing at the Court's notice, and aha and her litis child || tonese forces. The first results to China in the event of ap
Navy Duty by ordinary session or June 15 came away in only just what they Busby, Jan 22,The court intimated to both stood up in. She had an amah lo Bridgeman, First Lord of the governmentation of the cereale had boy, whom she had en- Admiralty, referred to the situation.
wrong."
t!
An American Move.
Washington, Jan, 221"
The Hague, Jan. 22....
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of his discussions had given pro emergency Renter's American Speaking at Belfast. Mr. Walter governments that the extension Her service for zeme years, and she
mise that some improvement Service.
in the situation might be hoped Rumours Denied.
for. What can be expected when
London, Jan. 22.
¡in China As it afferted the British
Mr. Lloyd George's speech is A high administerial authori-Navy. He said broadcast throughout China ty: completely denied yesterday's China has no government our enemies will certainly not hurried meeting of the Cabinet which you could turn se repre lose such a golden opportunity was due to the
of bad tus the whole of the
which the special- mean
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