FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927.
CLOUDS LIFTING?
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any authorities in Chine, which would lead to the disunion of China because we hoped China would be reunited under a central government. Reuter
SHANGHAI DEFENCE.
£645.000 For Conveying Troops..
London, Feb. 10,
THE CHINA MAI
HKYDE
OLUNTEER ORDERS FOR
THE WEEK.
during the past two days, will to- day reply for the Government on the debata in the House of Comm- mons on the Labour Party ament- ment to the address in reply to the King's Speech The Govern mant policy has meanwhile been fully explained in both Houses and in the House of Commons last night Mr. Winston Churchill Extracts from this week's ordera replied to Mr. Lloyd George's in- for the Hong Kong Volunteer quiries regarding the military Defence Corps (lasued to-day situation...
Bre
TUESDAY'S ROUTE MARCH.
PANAMA CANAL
PURCHASE OF EUROPEAN INTERESTSN
Washington, Feb. 10.- In a speech in the House of Representatives, Mr. Hamilton Fish, junior, advocated the puz chase of European possessions in the Caribbean Sea and Central and South America with a view
Sir Austen Chamberlain "ex- plained that under this agree- ment 'the Concession would be re- turned as already cabled, adding that the new Council would be elected by the ratepayers and all funds raised would be spent in the municipality. All cheques In the House of Commons at. He said that although at pre- Brevet-Major Robert Alexan-to adequately protecting the would be counter-signed by one of question time, the Premiers, Mr sent it was uncertain and obscure der Wolfe-Murray, D.S.O., M.C., the Panama canal and also lifting the the British consuls and there Stanley Baldwin in the public. would be a joint Chinese and Bri- interest" declined to give detailed a altuation might easily arise in Gordon Highlanders: took over burden of war debts from Britain tish audit of the accounts. The information as to the extent of which all danger to Shanghai had duties of Adjutant from Capt. and France. He declared that Patepayers would have to settle the defence force which has left passed away. On the other hand ttish Borden. Batt, King's Own the United States would willingly
they might have a situation in Scottish Borderers, from Feb. 8. the budget and a veto right.
Capt. S. J. Jordain, M.C., took The Secretary for War, Sir L. which masses of troops of a de- Additional Troops Required.
came pouring into over command of the Infantry Com- Sir Auster Chamberlain said Worthington Evans, foreshadow- fcated army
for China.
pay ten times the appraised value we had to cancel -hundreds of of such possessions. Even if millions of debt to Britain, and
that we should be prepared toyed early submission of a supple. Shanghai, possibly with victorypany from Lt. E. J. R... Mitchell as much of the French debt,
assure Mr. Chen that the British mentary estimate: to provide for authorities concerned would do the cost of the Shanghai Defence their utmost to implement and en-Force..
sure the success of the agree- He added that the cost of con- ment, under which, as far as the voying troops forming part of British were concerned, Chinese the defence Force from the United citizens would enjoy the same | Kingdom and Malta was £645,000.. rights as the British in the same -Reuter.
area,
These were Stages of the agreement, but we agreed to these parts if we arrived at agreement on the whole.
lt was necessary for any settlement that the troops en route to Shanghal, should come
SAIL FROM MALTA.
More Warships Leave For, China."
at their heels.
From Feb. 9
FIELD DAY.
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
IN THE MAIL."
Entertainments.
it would be worth it in the long of actual danger to British lives They must leave the judgment
In future all men parading at run."-Reuter's American Ser in Shanghai to their representa Volunteer Headquarters when their vice.. tives on the spot, Sir Miles Lamp platoon is warned far drill will son who was in touch with all the bring belt and frog with them and development of the Chinese situa-wear samd.
City Route March tion, and Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt.. Naval Commander-in-Chief, one wishes the Corps to carry out
His Excellency the Governor of the most determined and At the same time most cool aid Route March through the City on Tuesday evening, 15th February, sober-minded officera in the 1927 navy. They must be guided as to The Corps will parade as strong the actual movement of troops byns possible at Valunteer Headquar-
February Queen's Theatre; Malta, Feb. 10. the advice of these authorities. ters at 5.15 p.m.
Dress: Khaki facket shorts, put-] “La Boheme." The gunboats "Aphia and They had been told, explicity that
February 11-World Theatre: into any agreement, otherwise it "Lady Bird," escorted by the des- their responsibility was solely ties boots, helmet, belt braces, rifle
limited to the protection of Briand bayonet...
"Long Live The King would not be an agreement at all troyera "Wanderer" and "Wolver-
Army Headquarters are arrang-
February Star Theatre: tish He. In that name they The Government was unable to ine" have left for China. Reuter, would be supplied with what ng that a Band shall accompany "Wife of the Centaur." take responsibility for the safety [H.M.S. "Wanderer" and
February 11-Fancy dress dance! the Corps,
at the Peak Club, 9:30 p.m. of the lives of the British sub"Wolverine" belong to the 3rd troops they needed and for no other purpose of any sort or kind.
February 12--Special jects at Shanghai out of the hands destroyer flotilla, the greater part The British Government were
dinner danca at Repuise Bay Hotels of the men on the spot, who alone of which came to Hong Kong a
February 12-Fancy Dress Car- were in a position to judge, few months before the Hankow going to look after only their own
Sunday, February.18. Parado at Kowloon Railway Club. 9 p...
nival Dance, Craigengewer Cricket The Government was advised trouble of Jan. S. The gunboats vital affairs in Shanghai, Their by the Minister at Peking, the "Aphis" and "Lady Bird" were in policy with regard to different station at 9 am
February 19-H.M.S.. "Hermes" Dress Khaki Jacket, shorts, put-dance at Hotel Savoy. Consul General at Shanghai, the reserve at Maita. Similar to the forces in China was to offer con- Commander-in-Chief at Shanghas British gunboats on the Yangtse cillation to all parties to get ties. boots, helmets, belts, bracea
Sport. and Mr. O'Malley that the addi and West Rivers, these two are tion from them for British na-ucks and water bottles, rifles anding of Fanling Hunt, Kwanti Race justice and reasonable considera and pouches (or bandeliers), haver- February 12-Steeplechase Mast tional troops were necessary to being added to the strength of the finals and not to load the scales bayoneta.
Course. mable the forces already in China China Squadron:]|
o allow European prejudices to Haversack.rations will be carried.
Meetings." to afford security for British lives! Movements of Warships.
enter into the matter one way or
This will count as one day in in troublous times.
Camp for those who have been un-shareholders of Humphreys Estate February 12-Annual meeting of! Feur adips of the First Cruiser another. "
able to complete the requisite four and Finance Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Safeguards Against Violence, Squadron (from the Mediterran,
days: Sir. Austen Chamberlain shid tan) are here, these being H.M.S."
Brief Ministerial references to that the Government was pre- "Frobisher," "Delhi'," "Daunt- pared to accept an agreement re. lesa" and "Danae."
Russian influence in China were garding the Concession and to H.M.S. "Coventry," which also made in both Houses. Lord Bal- accept the assurance of the Na-elongs to this Squadron. has four said he was inclined to agree tional Government that it would been mentioned as also having with Lord Parmoor that what- not countenance the use of force. come out and to be proceeding ever might happen in China there but the Government must re-direct to Shanghai without call-would never be a Soviet Republic serve the right to take the neces. ing here. This is not correct us there. But that did not mean sary measures to prosect British she is still at Malta and the China that the Cantonese Government lives and interests against viol Mail is informed officially that or some other Government would serve Co. Included) is required to ence or any form of violent at she is not yet under orders to not take advantage of any mili-attend.
tack,
J
At the same time, the Govern ment never contemplated the use of troops for any other purpose, und would land only such troops as were necessary therefor. The troops would be stationed in the! Settlement and would not be mov ed outside except in a grave emer-
gency.
[come to the East.
NAVAL WIRELESS NEWS.
British Warship Completely
"Boycotted,"
The following wireless mess, ages were received overnight by the local naval authorities --
Russian Influence,
Headquarters on Saturday between
Arms Must be drawn, from Hotel, 11 a.m. 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
2
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
The GO. Will Inspect the Corps on Tuesday, February 22 on Murray Parade ground at. 6. p.m.
Every member of the Corps. (Re-
די
(b) The. Corps leas Mounted In fantry and Armoured Car Com- panies will parade at Headquarters. at 6.15 p.m...
cary help, diplomatic advice, money or
arms which Russia would give them and a great deal may also have been learned by the One Marker from each unit will Chinese regarding propaganda report to the Corps Sergeant Major which had not been fully grasped on Murray Parade ground at 5.30 before. He detected signs in pm. They must know the number dicating the manipulation of mob of files in their own units. violence, some of which was not
wholly of Chinese origin.
of Union Insurance Society of Car- February 15-General meetings
ton, Ltd., British Traders' aur- ance Co., Ltd.,. and China Fire Int eurance Co., Ltd., at Union Build-
12:30 pm. respectively, ing, Pedder St., noon, 12.15 p.m. and
February 28-Benevolent Society Meeting. City Hall, noon.
February 24-Fortieth meeting of shareholders of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co.,. Ltd., Messrs. Jardine Matheson's board room, noon.
February 26-Annual meeting. of ahareholders of Hong Kong & Shanghat Banking Corporation,
City Hall, noon..
.February 26-Eighth meeting of The Bank of East Asia. Ltd TO Des Voeux. Rd., Ct, 3.30 p.m. and
March 4Annual meeting of Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Exchange Bldg, 11 am.
Auctions. embroideries by Messrs. Lammert February 12-Sale of Tonkin
Bros, at No. 47. Godown (Kowloon Godowns) opposite No. 6" pler,
(e) Mounted Infantry Armoured Car Companies will Sir Austen Chamberlain there. The house boys strike at Han- Mr. Winston Churchill, in the parade on Murray Parade ground after made the cabled statement kow has been settled by the allow-House of Commons, emphasised at 16 pm
(d) The Corps will be drawn up‡ concerning the possible diversioning of each boy to present his own the Government's attitude to as in diagram No. 1 which will be
wards Russia. He said the For-distributed to officers later. of troops. Replying to an inter. demands. ruption by Mr. Ramsay Mac The situation remains quieteign Secretary, in reviewing, the Dress: Drill tunics, shorts and Donald he said the words he had with activity in regard to troop whole position last session had putties, helmets, belts, rifles and a.m. used had already been tele. movements.
stated that the Government were bayonets, Medals will be worn if February 14-Auction of Furni- graphed to Mr. O'Malley to
under no illusions hs to what was in possession; if not, ribbona 1 inch ture at No. 3 Waverley Terrace Kiukiang Protest. Satisfy Mr. Chen and to remové
taking place and that there was long. Calm straps will be worn (Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., the misapprehensione regarding the handing in yesterday, by the also explained why the Govern
From Kiukiang comes news of no lack of propaganda. He had under the chines
Ltd) Hunghom, 2.45 p.m...
Miscellaneous Mounted Infantry Company will the purpose, for which the troops provincial Government of a pro-
parade with rifles, bayonets and March Annual dinner of were sent and went as far as pos test in connection with the land- ment considered that they at pre- bandoliers. Breeches:
members of St. David's Society; sible, considering the warning ing of British troops or. Tuesday that had been established. No the kilt with glengarries, khaki
sent maintained a relationship Scottish Company will dress in Hotel Savoy, 7.45 p.m. we had received of the dangers (two Platoons of Bluejackets new decision had been taken, al-tunics, sporans, diced hose tops, flowers and vegetables, Volunteer
March 10--Annual
show of at Shanghai and our paramount wore sent to investigate the;j duty to protect British life.
gathering of crowds and excite-hough obviously these matters fashes and apats, Belts and frogs. ment on the Bund; this was after- The Labour amendment was wards. found to be due to the exe. rejected by 320 to 113 votes and cution of spies). the debate was adjourned. The shipping godown for the After Sir Austen Chamber benefit of consignees and to pre- lain's speech, various Labour vent interference was opened on a speakers condemned the despatch hulk yesterday. of troops..
Sharp Query.
Further Refugees. Mr. MacDonald's warning that From Wanhsten comes the "if there was a beaten army re-news that H.M.S. "Teal" has been treating on Shanghai and stream- completely boycotted in regard to ing into the Settlement the boun supplies for shore." dary between defence and offence
An American steamer has left
called for examination at fre- quent intervals.
Headquarters.
Scottish Company.
Thursday, February 17
Officers Dress: Khaki drill, breeches, patties, Sam Browne belt, The Government believed this sword and sword mot, helmets.
Practice Parades. „;, --- country to be the object of in- Friday, February 18 and Monday, sidious hostile propaganda (Re-
February 21
All Platoons full strength st mainder of paragraph mutilated. Practice Parades for the inspec- Headquarters at 5.30 p. n. for arms owing to bad atmospheric condition will be held at Headquarters drill and preparation for G.O:Ci's tions and several words doubtful at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18. In inspection. British Wireless Service. in first part of paragraph.) mufti, and on Monday, Feb, 21, in Dress-murti, with rifles, bayonet,
uniform,
belt, braces, frog......... Members are reminded that at All members are" requested to tendance at the above inspection is make a special effort to attend this one of the qualifications for e
for emparade. fenoy.
Advice to Troops.
London, Feb. 10. might easily break down" brought chang for Shanghai bearing a
Inspecting two batteries of ar. a sharp question from Sir Austen further six refugees.
tillery who are going to China on Chamberlain "Are we to stand Shipping godown men who are Feb, 12, at Deepcut, Sir Philip uside to allow this rabble of sol- on strike have presented British Chetwode arged them to remem- diers to overrun the concession?" employers with impossible de- ber that some small loss of tem-
The Under-Secretary for For- mands.
per or some trifling deed might eign Affairs, Mr. Locker Lampson, agreed that the new spirit of na from Shazi continue.
Troop movements down-river Incite the mob of Chinese,and that, might have an effect of undoing tionality in China and the desire
Reserve Company Armas: Must be drawn from Head. The Lewis Gun class will be held quarters on the following dates-Jüt Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. to-day:
Monday, Feb. 14, to Thursday, Dress; Mufti. Feb. 17-9 a.m. to noon, 2 pm.]
Signdling Clas to 4 ping and 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. Signalling Class will be held at Saturday, Feb. 19-9 am to Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. every
Tuesday, Ip.m
Engincer Company.
1
Musketry:
All Sections Engineer Co. parade Referring to Musketry Pro- Consul-Ceneral Affleck and the patient negotiations carried at Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. on gramme dated Jan. 18, the musketry to make China independent was a Vice-Consul Lamb who arrived at on for months by the British Munday and Thursday,
arranged for Sunday, Feb. 19 is genuine movement of Chinese Chunking from Cheng Tu on the Government. "See to it," he said, Subject: Squad Drill with arms. cancelled; aspirations, although outside in-
that nothing happens to inter- Eights Section: Owing to the fact
Strength. fluences were using it for their 3rd Inst. have returned.
fere with the policy of our Goy-that the light runs on Feb. 14 and The following recruit le taken on ernment," Reuter.
17 as Intimated in the Engineer Co. strength and posted to No. 2 Pla
ing Programme are at Lyemum toon (Infantry Company)-Pte. H
onecutters respectively these Hampton..
own purposes.
Referring to Sir Francis!
CANADA'S ATTITUDE,"
Needed
Ottawa, Feb, 10,
Aglen's dismissal, Mr. Locker No Forces To Be Sent Until "Lampson thought that Peking
had made a great mistake. If Sir.. Francis Aglen had collected the surtaxes the whole of the South
In the House of Commons, the would have turned against him, Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie because Canton did not want to King, said that at present it was see the taxes collected by the not intended to send Canadian. North.
forces to China, but if the situs
At the Washington Conference tion changed, the Government China undertook pot to disturb would consult Parliament the administration of the Mark Canada fully sympathised with time Customer
China a aspirations and Britain
Representations were now be policy if going as far as possible ing made to Peking by the Powers to meet them-Reuter and he hoped that there would be a friendly settlement and that the Customs would function as hitherto under Europeans in the service of the Chinese, Govara, mented
He believed that diibreläht were in complete-harr
the Power
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