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ESTABLISHED
HONG KONG,
NAVAL PARLEY
Chinese Admiral in France
DELEGATES MEET AGAIN
Paris, Yesterday.
the The Air Minister received Chinese Naval Mission to-day, head- ed by Admiral Tu.-Havas.
Rugby, Yesterday.
The leader of the United States delegation to the London Naval Conference was unable to attend this morning's meeting of the heads of the delegations, as he is con- ined with a cold to his house at Stanmore. His place was taken by Mr. Hugh Gibson. The French Ambassador, in the absence of the French delegation, attended the
meeting.
the
A communique states, that meeting of the First Committee of the Conference will be held on Thursday next to consider the report already submitted to them by their Expert Sub-committee. The heads of the delegations will meet on Friday next,--British Wireless Service.
Earlier News
London, Yesterday. There are signs of the reawaken- ing of the Naval Conference to full life. To-day beautiful spring.
has encouraged a
re-
like weather feeling of optimism. The delega- tions in a communique refer to the activities of the near future, stating that the heads of the de- legations have met and arranged a meeting of the First Committee on Thursday, to consider the port of the expert sub-committee.
It is hoped the French will be able officially to day's meeting.
The experts who have reported on the method of ascertaining ton nage will begin to-morrow a con- sideration of submarines-Reuter.
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大英三月五號
禮拜三街
中華民國庚午年弍月初六日
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1930.
INDIA DEMANDS PETRÓL REDUCTION
EQUALITY
TO PRESS FOR A FRANCHISE COMMON TO ALL RACES
INDIANS IN AFRICA
to
New Delhi, Yesterday. The Right Hon. W. Srinivasa Sastri, whom the Indian Govern ment appointed to enquire into the conditions of Indians In East Africa, has reported that he is hoping that the Labour Government will make clear the atatement of polley assigning
the Indian population the status of equal partnership with Europeans, and urges that the Indian Government press for a franchise common to all races, and demand the adequate re- presentation of Indians in the Kenya Council. He says that the condi- tions of Indians in Tanganyika and Uganda are somewhat better, but Improvement of their condition. Is also necessary. Reuter.
THE WELSH WIZARD
TRIUMPHS
LIBERALS PLEDGE TO WORK IN HARMONY
CONFIDENCE IN "L. G."
London. Yesterday.
U.S. Curtailment Plan.
Condemned.
"IMPRACTICABLE"
Washington, Yesterday. The Federal Oil Conservation Board. composed of four members of | the Cabinet, has suggested the curtailment of petrol production and the operation of refineries six days weekly instead of seven, and has called on the Governors of the three principal oil producing States, Texas, Oklahoma, and California, to point out to the industry the danger of waste owing to increasing petrol stocks, which are higher than aince 1927.
M. Jacob, (France), President of the Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation, declares that the suggestion is imprac- ticable, as refinare cannot shut down for one day without great losses, only way to curb petrol production is
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to reduce daily the crude oil charge to the atllls. Reuter's American Service.
TROUBLE IN FUKIEN
Dismissal of Six Officials
Canton, Yesterday. With regard to the political trouble In Fukien, the Centrál Government has telegraphically approved the dismissal of Lim Chi-yuen and six officials under detention from their respective posts, pending further action, while the ofll- cers, who had taken part in the plot against the authorities, are to be dealt with by their generals.
There were smiles on the faces of all the participants at a meeting of the Liberal Parliamentary Party in the House of Commons as they filed out In a telegram addressed to President after four hours' successful efforts to Chiang Kai-shek, General Lu Hsin- compose their differences. A resolu-peng, of the 2nd Fukien Division, de- tion of confidence was passed in Mr.clored that Yon Hal-shan's cable, dated Lloyd George and Sir Robert Hutchin February 23, included his name with- son, who withdrew his resignation. out his consent. Every member personally pledged him- self to work in harmonious co-opera- tionRouter.
Genuine
BAYER
ASPIRIN
SAY "BAYER ASPIRIN" and INSISTI
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LEWIS STONE
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Hupeh Situation
Shanghai, Yesterday. Acting under the Instructions of the Field HQ. at Hankow, General Fan Shih-seng will take over the garrison duty of the northern section of Hupeh, with Li Wen-bin and Lo Sin's troopa under his direct control.
Troop Movements
Tsingtao, Yesterday. The 190th Brigade stationed. at Tsingtae will shortly be transferred to Anhwel, leaving Vice-Admiral Ling Shao with his marines ta maintalu peace and order there-Canton News Agency.
NEW AIR SERVICE
Between China and Japan
Shanghai, Yesterday. The Aviation Department has sane- tioned 'planes flying between China and Japan, for 12 trips, starting from Fakkang (Chinese translation), Japan, and landing at Shanghai, between March 5 and 8.-Canton News Agency.
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