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EARLIER CABLES. {THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.] MOPLAH RISING IN INDIA. DUPES OF FALSE LEGENDS.
THE HONGKONG DAILI PRESS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 1911.
SILESIAN PROBLEM.
GERMANY FACILITATES. 'TRANS- PORT OF REINFORCEMENTS,
PARIS, August 20th.
The dispatch of reinforcements to Upper Silesia was notified jointly by
LONDON, August 30th: There is sa yet no news of the British garrison of fifty men besieged by the
VISCOUNT ISHU'S REPORT. Moplahs at Malappuram. It is increas
GENEVA, August "0th. ingly evident that the revolt was a care,
Aa extenordinary session of the Coun Fully-planned attempt to paralyse govern cil of the League of Nations heard the ment in Southern India. It is signi" report prepared by Viscount Ishii as re- Bicant also that the Mopish country was gards Upper Silesia and discussed it for The Council has ad ninety minutes. · the first to adopt Gandhi's Non-co-opera-journed till September 1st to enable tion programme and the rebels are at pre-members to study the voluminous doc Bent convinced that a strong foren Fromments on the subject. Afghanistan commanded by Gandhi is Coming to their help.
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The India Office has issued a state ment that the revolt began by the Moplabs resisting a British search party Bent to arrest certain Moplahs at Tiru rangandi, who were carrying war-knives,
contrary to the law.
The following communiqué issued to- might fails to indicate whether the belea guered garrison has been succoared: A column returning from Malappuram en countered the rebels at Pukkaturs when four hundred Moplahs were killed, our casualties bring two killed and six wounded.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN DISPUTE.
PROBLEM FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
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ENGLISH X1'» RECOVERY. PLAY AGAINST AUSTRALIANS.
and 10 fours “
with 160 to win).,
LONDON, August 20th.
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SITUATION IN GERMANY. UNSCRUPULOUS ELEMENTS TO BE OPPOSED WITH AN IRON HAND."
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. PIECE GOODS CONTRACTS. INCREASED SUBSCRIPTION
APPROVED.
MENT'S EFFORTS. WHAT THE OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS MEANT. The Paris correspondent of the Hori
Post, writing on July 7th state The collapse of the Banque Industrielle, de Chine formed the subject of an import- ant portion of M. Briand's statement last night, before the Foreign Affairs and Fin auch Commissions of the Senate M Briand, in the course of a statement which occupied some three hours of the sitting, revealed that on January 13th, It is purely a business proposition," during the Ministerial crisis that follow concluded Mr. Holyoak. The Chambered the fall of the Leygues Cabinet, telek is carrying on very large and important grams relating to the position of the bank work and requires an even larger staff were sent from the Quai d'Orsay to the 1 French representative in China, and than we are budgetting for to-day. should like to add that no portion of the Japan and to the French Ambassador in increased subscription asked for is to be London: The reason for this step was the devoted to the Chamber of Commerce anxiety of the Government that French
towards
the Commercinded the East should not be pre- guarantee Course at Hongkong University for the
by the failure of the bank. The next five years. That has been found, telegrams sent to the French diplomatic ed the solidarity of the French Govern or will be entirely by guarantees from representatives in the Far East emphasiz,
The CHAIRMAN, then, proposed:---"
ment with the great French banks, includ- members, quite outside subscriptions.
That, from January 1st, 1992, the ing the Banque Industrielle de Chine. annand subscription of members be in do its utmost to enable the bank to meet and suggested that the Government would creased, for frais from 800 to $200 and for individuals from 223 to $100, pay-
its engagements. A telegram sent to the French Ambassador in London was as able quarterly,
follows:--
The Hon. Mr. A. G. STEPHEN seconded.
able that they should be inserted. one referred the "question of shades.ular pleasure. This is hardly the time a couple of years ago they were told to ask people to add to their overhead charges, but the fact remains that, if
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Inform with extreme urgency Gover- nor Bank of England and Mr. Me- Kenza, of London City and Midland Bank that a syndicate formed by Banque de Paris et Pays Bas and the Banque de l'Indo-Chine has taken in hand the affairs of the Banque Indus- trielle de Chine, and that the Govern ment is interested in the fate of the bank, whose prospects are assured in consequence of its solid situation in the Far East.-(Signed) LEYGUES.
prepared rigidly to adhere to it-Hear, Chairman also mentioned the daily THE BANK INDUSTRIELLE, heat). He mid that advisedly, because bulletin and the surveys. The rice aur M. BRIAND ON FRENCH GOVEBN- there had buon cases reported to the Com-veys were a very big issue and had won huittee of the past contract, which had a reputation in San Francisco, of which been in force for some considerable time, the Chamber might be proud. The being partially, if not wholly ignored | Chamber now acted as consular corres A special meeting the Chamber of Comby some members of the Chamber, who pondent to the Board of Trade, since the France, Britain, and Italy to the Ger-merce was beld, yesterday, the Hon. Mr. subscribed to . It might be that the withdrawal of the Commercial Secretary man Government, which at once arrang P. H. Holyoak pusiding.
reports were false, Ho formally moved to the Legation in Hongkong. The work ed for the troops' transportation.-
The firms represented were as follows: Hards
Messrs. Anderson, Meyer & Co. (Mr. the adoption of the Committer's recom- of all concerned had increased to such an mendations as to the local standard form extraordinary extent that, it was a matter N. Dreyer), Arculli Bros. (Mr. V.
of fancy piece goods.
of some difficulty, year by year, to find Curreem), Arnhold Bros & Co. (Mr. B
Mr. J. L PLUMMER seconded."
Chairman who would face the duties Monteith Webb), Asiatic Petroleum Co.,
Mr. Corstand asked whether it was associated with the office. Members of Ltd. (Mr. E. G. F. Cavite), Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. T. W. Hill). British posed that the clauses should simply committegs, also, hail to give much valu-
be added to the old contract, or were able time. Amarican Tobacco Co. (China) Ltd. (Mr. W. B. Kennett). British Borneo Tiniberty to be considered to be the entire If the latter, he Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. M. Lakin), Butterfield terms of the contract.
was afraid there were one or two legal & Swire (Mr. G. T.-Edkins), Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co (Mr. C. points which had been left out.
The CHAIRMAN: I think the idea is that Lafrentz). Carters (Mr. H. D. Crawford
it should replace the old contract. Morgan), noria). "Chartered Bank Pallanjee & Co.
Mr. CoUSLAND asked that if a contract (Mr. EJ. of India, Australia and China (Mr. for goods was made and the shipments At Eastbourne, before four thousand H. E. Smith), Mr. Chan Yur Teng. The were spread over three months, and the people in glorious weather, the English China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. last shipment did not arrive in time. XI. batting on an excellent wicket, (Mr. B. W. Tape). China Provident could the buyer turn round and refuse to scared 320. Hubert Ashton made 75, in- Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. accept the goods! They had had cases cluding fours. He partnered the South H. Taylor). Commercial Union Assurance taken to Court upon the point and per African, Faulkner, for two and a half Co. Ltd. (Mr. C. H. Elliott). Cie de sonally be felt rather aggrieved about it. Messageries Maritimes (Mr. Roden. It came under the Sales and Goods "Act. hours, the combination producing fuser), S. J. David & Co. (Mr. D1 Mr. Vax ANDEL, said he had compared for the fifth wicket.
the"-present form with the "old" one, Ellis). Dowell & Co.. Ltd. (Mr. G. 3. 133 in 3.3min. by superb and chance Dodwet). Donnelly and Whyte (Mr. and found a good minay differences. less cricket, his innings including a six L. M. Whyte), Walter Ford & Co. (Mr. There were two clauses in the old con- Arthur Sanut). Fung Tang (Mr. Feng tract which were missed entirely in the MeDonald took six wickets for 98.
Tong),
Gande, Price & Co. Ltd. (MF. The Australians in their second innings. C. Bond), Getz Bros, & Co. of the Orient. proposed one, and he thought it advise said: I think this is very necessary The though I do not second it with any parti have scored 23 for 1 (which leaves them Ltd. (Mr. H. O. Odell), Gibb, Living ston & Co. Ltd. (Mr. A. O. Lang); Gilman & Co. (Mr. G., Miskin), Goddard and Dougns (Mr. R. Douglas), Green by Manchester that they could not expect the work of the Chamber is to be carried Island Cement Co., Ltd. (Mr. Allen the exact imitation of old shades of Keith). T. E. Griffith & Co., Ltd. (Mr. samples, and so far as he knew that, had on. in anything like an efficient manner, P. A. Dixon),
not yet been withdrawn. He thought im- this increase of subscription is necessary. Handelmantschapp Transmarina
(Mr. D. U. te Wochel), porters should be protected against de The work of the Chamber will not get less as time goes on. The neighbouring (Mr. John viation. The other addition referred to W. A. Hannibal & Co. Robertson), Hausmanz. Kern & Co. (Mr clause 3. He suggested it should be add country is in a state of political chaos PARIS, August 30th.
E. Kern). Holland China Trading Co.ed that when the goods arrived in the and we must have an efficient Chamber an imperfect state burers of Commerce to see that the trade inter A Government proclamation strikingly (Mr. Alexander Van Andel), Hongkong market in
It de- Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Marah) should take delivery, and any dispute ests of Hongkong are properly protected. portrays the internal situation. clares that the Government is gravely Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr with regard to quality, shade, etc., the quiet and days, very little work He was necessary; there was a law of some concerned because the disintegration of A. Pearcey. Hongkong Import and should be referred to arbitration.
in the kind in the neighbouring territories, and public morals threatens to undermine the China Export Co. (Mr. S. E Ismail). thought that was the custom
wo very seldom came into collision with foundations of the State, while the tone Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Colony.
But now China is be Hongkong and Mr. PLUMMER (as Chairman of the our neighbours. of a section of the Press reveals a fixed (Mr. F. J. Tavares-poration (Hon. plan by unscrupulous elements aiming at Shanghai Banking
Sub-Committee), said the sub-committee coming the battle-ground of conflicting the overthrow of the Constitution. The H. G. Stephen). W. G. Humphreys had very carefully considered the very interests, and the only way that same
(Mr. Humphreys). J. D. large number of contracts which were at
protection can be afforded to Hongkong with an iron hand of unrelenting severity.
Tak & Co, (Mr. Tam Wing Kwong) importers, and it was quite impossible to an alert Chamber of Commerce to point
Matheson & Co. (Mr. D. G.
cover everything which some importers out to the Government any menace that (Mr. C. Java China Japan Lajn desired. As to Mr. Cousland's point, it may arise.
Your neighbours in Shang Bernard)
von Ufford), W. R.
Tate haj have realised the importance of this any portion of the goods were Sir William Pope, to-day opened the
& Co. (Mr. W. O. Pattender), through unforeseen. causes they were and only lately have raised an endow- Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co. (Mr.
If they were ment fund for the Chamber of, I believe, convention of the Society of Chemical
one hundred thousand tacls. Here wa late frem some cause, for which they do not aim at anything so ambitious as Research, which is being attended by Knight), J. R. Michael & Co. (Mr covered by common law.
V. Benjamin). Moxon and Taylor (Mr. noted chemists from Britain, Canada. H. Birkett) Mustard & Co. (Mr. J. II. were responsible, then he was afraid they that, but merely ask for this increase of and the United States. The scientific Scott), Nestle Anglo-Swiss Milk Co. (Mr. had to accept the responsibility.
Mr. COUSLAND: Only for the late por subscription which, I think, you will papers to be presented include one deal-1 W. A. Stevens), North-west Trading Co. tion. Legally, they are entitled to throw agree, is absolutely necessary. ing with a now glass, which the inventor Ltd (Mr. Edward C. Dingman), Mr. back the whole of the goods.
MA. OPEN HEGHER supported the pro- claims admits unlimited light while K. S. Pavri. Pentreath & Co. (Mr. eliminating heat rays,
P.
Mr. P.
posal. The Chairman, in a circular had Marc and. Mr J. H liams), Robertson. Wilson & Co. (Mr. G. Sewell), Ross Alexander & Co. (Mr. A. S. D. Cousland), Rudolf Wolf The Wiesbaden agreement is greeted in
The Sandoz Chemical Works, Basic, and Rew, Ltd. (Mr. C. H. W. Kew), Paris with much satisfaction as herald- ing probable substantial improvement
CONSTANTINOPLE, August 30th.
Switzerland (Mr. J. H. Brister), E. D. in the economic situation in the nearest The Keinalists claim success in a fierce Sassoon (Mr. A S. Gabbay and Mr. S. future through the rehabilitation of in-swo days battle north-west of the Salt. Dutton). Mr. J. T. Shaw. T. W dustries in the devasted provinces more Desert, asserting that a Greck attempt Simmons & Co. (Mr. J. L Plummer), promptly than anticipated Germany is to pierce the Kemalist front broke down. Skett & Co. (Mr. G. E. Wetton) bound to deliver within five years raw The Kemalists then assumed the offensive Stewart Bros. (Mr. H. B. Dowbiggin), the others
F. P. Talati (Mr. M. P. Talati); The materials
and machinery
to up £283,000,000 et.par, the goods to be used captured Biledjik. and are continuing Pics Co. (Mr. Wm. Mayger). Union pointe raised by Mr. Cousland and Mr. if the War Office were to be prevailed | a matter of fact, according to M. Briand,
their advance- If the reports are cor Trading Co. Ltd. (Mr. S. M. Churn). solely in the devastated provinces, leav-rect, the Greeks' flank communications Wicking, Harry & Co. (Mr. J. Owen ing French industry, full scope in other are seriously, threatened.
Hughes). provinces and outside markets-Haras.
Introducing a discussion on a standard form of fancy pieso goods contract, the CHAIRMAN read the proposed form, which, was as follows:-
(1.)"Not more than four months
clearance including free, godown insurance, etc., will be allowed from date of arrival or sale from
Losnox, August 9th. While the League of Nations is about to try to settle the Upper Silesian ques tion. the Entenu is faced with another Centrul European dispute-namely, be Ewen Hungary and Austria for posses-, sion of the West Hungarian district of Burgenland, which is to be handed over to Austria under the Peace Treaty
tier.
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Comte De Saint-Aulaire. who had assumed charge of the Embassy in London only three days before, did not deem it advisable, according to the Echo de Paris, to take the step suggested.
EXONERATING M. DOUMER. Referring to the accusation that has M. Doumer, and his subordinates were been made here that the Finance Minister, antagonistic to the Banque Industriella of a loan of 300 million franes which the Peking Government, carnestly desired to be made in France, M. Briand read the following telegram, dated June 30th, from the French Chargé d'Affaires in Peking:-
Now a Vienna report states that Government will oppos these elements SMEs & Co. (Mr. T.
E. Pearce), present used in the Colony by various trade-British and foreign-is to Bayn de Casar and Kare greased is the Bowe
Austrian gendarmerie who entered West Hungary apparently with the object of taking over control of the district were opposed by Hungarian soldiers, and. in
with instructions accordance
from Enterte otheers, returned across the front Hungaring armed banda commanded-by unifonned Hungarian ofheers and led by L. Hejjas, leader of the Awake Hungry" Party, have occupied the rail way station at Odenburg, the principal town in Burgenland, pending negotia tions for a settlement of the question. It is reported that the Entente is sead- ing troops from Silesia to occupy Burginland.
FRENCH WAR-STRICKEN
IREGIONS. PROBABLE EFFECTS OF NEW AGREEMENT.
PARIS, August 20th.
SCOTTISH CENSUS. INCREASE SHOWS FEMALE PREPONDERANCE.
PARIS, August 20th.
A preponderance of females over males is also a feature of the Scottish Census. The returns show a population of 4,889,298, an increase of 121,384, the smal lest hitherto recorded. Hales number 2,318,403, an increase of 30,684; females 2,533,85, an increase of 81,820. SOUTH WALES INDUSTRIAL REVIVAL.
LARGE ORDER FROM CHINA.
LONDON, August 29th.
HEAT-PROOF TYPE OF GLASS.
MONTREAL, August 20th.
WAR IN ASIA MINOR.
KEMALISTS ASSUME THE OFFENSIVE.
POLISH VICTIMS OF RAIL
WAY ACCIDENT...
PARIS, August 20th.
A message from Warsaw states. that 13 were killed and 20 injured owing to u train filled with Pales repatriated from Russia running off the rails near Barano- witch.
ICELANDIC GOVERNMENT
LOAN.
COPENHAGEN, August 20th. The Icelandic Government has negotiat- ed a loan of £20,000 at seven per cent. through British banks.
THAT FAMINE SCANDAL, A correspondent writes to the N.-C. Just back from Manchuria, the follow ing are some of the current comments. I have gathered from responsible people in Manchuria and the north of China,
The foreigners in Mukden who bumber only about 100 all told contributed to the Faning Fund over $25,000.
There are indications of a trade revival | Daily News:— In South Wales. Several more tiaplate works are resuming after three months idleness.but most on short time.
Messra. Baldwins, Limited, have secur- ed an order for 17,000 tons of steel rails for China
FAMINE-STRICKEN RUSSIA.
BOVIET REFUSES PASSPORTS TO COMMISSION.
LONDON, August 29th. » Beuter learns that the Russian Soviet Government has refused pasaporta to an unofficial commission including, Count Tolstoi and M. Golovin, ex-President of the first Duma, who were going to foreign countries to appeal for help for famine.
tricken Bussia
The nearly 300,000 Japanese all over Manchuria contributed only a few bun- dreds of dollars, altogether or well under The twenty millions and more Chinese in the same territory contributed only 860,000.
The Chinese Government of China, you report, have collected over twenty mil- hour of dollars and have with this sim only repaid the loan from Foreigners of four millions.
The Chinese-merchants, officials and others in collusion-seat grain free on the trains ostensibly to the famine arta and sold it en route pocketing the prafts.
Mr. PLUMMER BLid that, with regard to
Reiss & Co. (bury Wil the question of a slight deviation in hinted that there might be resignations,
shade, they could refer the matter to the Chamber of Commerce for arbitration:
Mr. VAN ANDEL said that one of the to see whether the Piece Goods Sub-Com.too much to committers and suggested reasons why he mentioned the matter was mittee had considered it.
Mr. CouSLAND "remarked that in any sale contract with Manchester they had the clause inserted that late delivery of ons portion of the contract did not affect
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The "Chinese Government is entirely in accord under following reserves:— First, that the contract shall become void if 900,000 dollars not paid within. a fortnight; secondly, that the French Inspector General for the receipt of stamp duties on guarantee is nominated after the issue of the loan; and, thirdly, that the loan be issued within the next three months.-(Signed) MavanAS, Such a thing, said Mr. Hughes, was un-
M. Briand explained that this telegram thinkable and would be very much to the discredit of the community. Mr. Hughes referred to private negotiations that the bank in Paris and curtain Chinese personages who were unknown to the thought there was a tendency to leave ore going on between the head offices of that the whole Chamber should meet French Government, and that the tele- quarterly, instead of annually, and that
the diplomatic channel to save time. M. there should be an annual dinner, with red question was userely, sent through a lecture or an address on a question of Briand insisted that the Finance Minister He instanced the question of at no time received any request from the interest. military lands as one on which the full Chinese Government regarding the loan that The CHAIRMAN suggested
the weight of the Chamber would be needed,
in question. The Chinese Government, as
cffered to hand over to the Banque Indus- van Andal would be covered, if clause 3 upon to relinquish their hold. were altered to read as follows: Any: Mr. COUSLAND Supported Mr. Hughes trielle Chinese Treasury Bonds maturing dispute regarding quality, shade, finish, suggestions, and said that a special meat in 1831 to the nominal value of two mil design, packing, delivery, late shipment ing should have been held, for example, ons sterling, on condition that the Pek- or non-fulfilment of contract, etc., not
on the piece goods contract, just dising Government was paid the amount received from the sale of another series settled amicably, shall be referred to
cussed.
of Chinese Treasury Bonds secured on arbitrators to be appointed by the Hong kong General Chamber of Commerce and
the salt tax, and representing a nominal value of $50,000 sterling. This curious their finding shall be binding on both parties.
proposal, as one of the pewspapers re- marks this morning, indicates perhaps the financial situation of the Chinese
ther blow to the legend connected with this loan is found in the fact that the Chinese in Faris themselves formally placed on record a protest against any such operation.
There cing no further discussion, the resolution was put and carried without dissent.
Mr. OWEN HUGnzs proposed that get eral meetings of the Chamber be held early date for amending the
Mr. COUSLAND Suggested the addition of stock after which date the buyer the following clause:-" Late or non- quarterly, and that a special meeting be Government, but in no way corresponds
which
clause..
shall COVET interest, other shipments under this contract. godown, insurance and all charges, The CHAIEMAN announced that the mugy the seller's rights on buyer's gestion would be accepted, as part of failure to perform his obligation clause, or would be drafted in another at due date of clearance shall be wholly unaffected by the provi- sion for payment of the 1 per cent. hereinbefore contained. "This clause shall not be varied or affected in any way by Chinese or other characters written or chopped on it by any person purporting to be acting on behalf of either party."
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constitution.
Mr. COUBLAND seconded."
The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the Committee bad power to call quarterly meetings without altering the constitu- tion.
After discussion, the resolution was
The additions mentioned by the Chair. man and Mr. Cousland wore agreed to,
unanimously approved by the nesting. and the proposed contract, as amended, approved...
THE INCREASED SUBSCRIPTION.
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THE WAR IN HUPEH. WOODEN BULLETS AND BLANK CARTRIDGES.
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WHAT KANSU'S EARTHQUAKE COST THE PROVINCE Router's correspondent Peking writes:-Mr. Chen Shan, Civil Governor of Kansu, has forwarded a report of the Kansu earthquake and a list of names of Kantu people who gave assistance [CHUNG MEI NEWS AGENCY.]
which he thinks worthy of official recog PEKING, August 17th.nition The report begins in Chinese historical style by saying that from the Fighting in the Huaso-Hupeh co time of the Han Dynasty to the end
Ip introducing the next question before (2.)-Sellers are not responsible for the meeting, which he described as “a delay in shipment, or non-fulfil- rather important one"-the, increased ment of contract if occasioned by subscription, the CHAIRMAN remarked Strikes, Fire, Floods, War or that the principle of increased capital Civil commotions, or any other for a progressive business was so familiar circumstances beyond their coa- to members that it need not be laboured. trol, and the certificate of any The Chamber of Commerce was a busi British Chamber of Commerce or Bess which had far exceeded its capital war was more sevors than first reports other_representative Trade Cor- poration as to the cause of delay and required increased revenue, in order indicated according to reports received of the Ching Houses over 100 earthquakes For in foreign circles to-day, and this was occurred in Kansu. Only a little over in shipment or non-fulfilment of to carry on its work efficiently. contract shall be conclusive evi- many years members had enjoyed the largely due to the sagacity of General 30 heien escaped visitation by this dence thereof.
privileges that the Chamber afforded at Wang Chan-yuan (the late Tuchun) in scourge, and upwards of 1,000,000 families Any dispate regarding quality, a really wholly inadequate annual sub providing his enemies with wooden bul- were severely affected. In the last earth- quake 200,000 people were buried by the shade, finish. design, packing, scription. This Eact was enforced on the lets and other useless munitions.
When Wang some time ago was named falling hills and numerous draught etc., not settled amicably shall Committee very strongly during the war be referred to abitrators to be years, when work increased enormously, to put through a unification plan and animals perished.
to assume fall control on the Upper The Kansu Provincial authorities, mor- appointed by the Hongkong Gen. The war had left a legacy which made Yangtze, he received funds for equipping chants and gentry organized a relief eral Chamber of Commerce. the 'work even greater to-day. Times the forces in his ares. He presented a society, and money, clothing and medical (4.) Any goods not taken delivery of were not propitious, and the question of glowing account of his military needs. aaaintance were provided in limited quan within the time, specified shall advancing the subscription had been of his wishes to serve the Peking Govern- tities. When the time came for farm remain at buyer's risk in every postpored. Now, however, the position ment and of his ability to put the pro work to be resumed the shortage of respect.
and bom, forced by the raignation of the gramme through. Some of the grain stull sent was useless (5)-No terms of this contract 'other-present secretary, which took effect at the With the money the Peking Govern-animals became a bevere handicap. The
Rolief Society then came ment gave him he bought the Huns sistance of the farmers, but again the for man or beaat, and bad to be destroyed. than those expressed in the Eng-end of the year.
Warm-hearted and sympathetic foreign- lish language shall affect or be "His labours are so familiar to you troops wooden bullets and blank ers unused to the poverty of China or still
binding on the sollera
all," added Mr. Holyoak," that I should cartridges. In some cases the cartridges help afforded was limited by the want of Calls were then received for open to its influences unconsciously.cx- The CHAIRMAN, proceeding, said that like to pay them this passing word of were not even blanks in the accepted funds.
the
assistance in rebuilding homes, as the fimipe." aggerated the intensity of
term the reasons why the proposed contracttribute, though I hope to have the oppor.
but contained no sense of the any foreigners including your corres- had been brought forward, were familiar tanity, on another cocasion, of speaking powder.nanese know nothing of this troyer over an area of between 000 and houses had been almost completely des pondent will never future subscribe to all of them and did not need either of his very valuable services, over many Bingle
penny to any famine fund in advocacy or discussion by him as Chair-yoare, to this Chamber-(applause) and until they were on the fire line. China The Chinese-Government with.
As result the total losses in their
The Provincial Bureau of Finance then the minimum of honesty is well able to man. That there was a genuine need for 1 hope to give you-an-opportunity_of
little skirmish was 5,000 men of whom advanced $110,000 from transportation of your look after its own people.
a standard form of contract which should affording tangible evidence At present
about 2,000 were killed and the others taxes, while 20 per cent, of official according to all reports all Chinese offi- be adopted and adhered to by all import appreciation(Benewed applause). cials.care not damn for their country ing members of the Chamber was com Reverting to the work of the Chamber, severaly wounded.
The Hupeh men in the Hunan army, how scarica, 50 per cent of postal and tele or people so long as they can fill their mon knowledge, common ground and the Chairman said that when Mr. Wierer, were better equipped. As a resalta avenues and 10 per cent, of var own pockets. A foreign missionary told common agreement. He would like to liams became secretary there were two of this the Hupebese fest several men and 10 other taxes were allocated for re- A new type of railway engine is being me that some of the leading gentry on the say most emphatically that it was not committees The Chairman mentioned there are 2,000 Hapeh prisoners in bod. Finally numerous guilds and publie bodies co-operated with the Provincial tested on the Swedish State railways field he was working said the officials were the slightest use adopting the contract eight additional sub-committees now in Changsha alone A steam turbine replaces reciprocating scoundrels and ought to be hung the which had been suggested, either in its existence; one-on shipping--had 25 pages * Whils
Government in raising funds. Wang
It is the leader of these charitable" only difficulty, they said, was that if this present form or amended, if they chose of minutes representing last month's the Hunancis, they are not condemning tot are hung an equally predatory, lef to amend it, unless those who adopted it work. The general committees agenda him openly because to do, so means undertakings that Mr. Chen recommends would take their place.
by show of hands that afternoon were had increnacil, from 15 pages to 60. The lack of face:
for rewards,
DUBLIN RAILWAY - STRIKE. WORKERS RESUME.
LONDON, August 29th. After an address from two members of The executive of the Union, the railway- men and locomotive workers of Dubļin decided to resume forthwith.
RAILWAYS IN SWEDEN. NEW TYPE OF ENGINE FOR
ECONOMY
BTOCKHOLM, August 29th.
machinery, and there are special arrange
ments for economising steam and saving Fuol.
no praise from
700 square
to the д
Ay