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CABLES.
LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTEX'S ADENOT.]
WASHINGTON. CONFERENCE. THE SHANTUNG QUESTION. JAPANESE ACCEPT THE CHINESE
OFFER?
WASHINGTON, December 16th.
chow-Tainaofu Railway, plus what Japan had disbursed on permanent improvement, but less deterioration.
THE NAVAL ARRANGEMENT.
A communiqué points out that Japan, Australasia and the coasts of the United States and Canada ate naturally excluded
WASHINGTON, December 16th.
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THA HONGKONG DAILY PREES,” SATURDAY DECFHBER 171, 17
LATEST CABLES. CANCELLATION OF WAR
DEBTS.
PRIME MINISTER WILLING TO "ENTER A CONFERÈNCE.“
BONDON, December 18th..
Replying to a Labour deputation which urged revision of the indemnity, cancella tion of war debts and the resumption of
MEGANG LATEST CABLES.
"THE PRINCES TOURS
REVISED PROGRAMME OF THE
“RENOWN.”.
Lofoor, December 18th
DEATH OF SIR BOSHAN
WEI YUK, Q.M.G.
| END OF A LONG AND HONOURABLE
CAREER..
We deeply regret to record that Sir The revised programme of the battle-Boshan Wei Yak, E., O.M.G., passed cruiser Renew shows that she arrives at his residence, 37; Wong Nei
Chong Road, last night at 9.15. at Colombo from Karachi on March 21st,
By his death the Colony loses one who at Fort Swettenham on March 29th, leaves
moet conscientious worker on
through which the Renown will escort the vessel throughout the cruize.
BARLIER CABLES.
was
BIM HENKY MATĖS TRIBUID. When Mr. Boshan Wei Yak (as he di then was) rotired from the Legislativo Council in October, 1917, H.E. Sir Henry May, who had had a long and intimatę knowledge of his character and his public activities, paid a very high tribute in the Legislative Council to the valuable ser vices rendered by him to the community. His public services Sir Henry May said, began long before he became a member
THE CHINESE COOLIES” GUILD SEQUEL TO SUNDAY'S PROCESSION.
The question as to whether or not the police were justified in their action in requesting the Cooties' "Guild Procession, on Sunday last to deviate from the route, stated on the procession permit issued by
of the points at issue in a rather interest- the Secretary of Chinese Affairs-war 000-
with unlawfully committing breaches of West, was charged before Mr. J. B. Wood the conditions of his permit. The defail- ed charges were
(1))––What he allowed the procession to take up the whole of the roadway. * (2)-Thất he did not obey all the police requirements for facilitating -traffic.
(3) That be permitted children to children not being seated on platforms take part in the procession, the said
or on horses.
Bubject to Tokio's approval, the Japan trading with Russia for the purpose of Singapore on April 2nd, arrives at Hong behalf of the Chinese community of of the Legislative Council. He was one ing case heard at the Magistracy, yester- ens have accepted the Chinese offer to par restoring trade Mr. Lloyd George declar kong on April 8th, Kobe on April 11th, Hongkong for a great number of years, of the public-spirited Chinese who in- day afternoon, when the permit holder. 'fifty-three million marks for the Kian.ed that he was bound to see that Germany and Yokohama on April 12th. A light and ono, moreover, who was ever held in stituted the Tung Wa Hospital and the Chan Tung Tai, of 350, Dos Voux Road paid for the damage she had done to the thuisie ure enoter passes and the highest esteem by Chinese and Pe Leung Kuk in their present form and utmost of ber capacity. He did not wish
Europeans alike.
made them the valuable institutions they beyond that to press an overbearing claim
In 1008 in recognition of the many had become. Particularly had he always valuable public services he had rendered identified himself with the cause of law on Gormany, The Prime Minister was
Mr. Wei Yuk (as he was then) was and order. Thus, he had always identified, willing to enter a conference to discuss THE IRISH TREATY.
created a Companion of the Most Dis- himself with the District Watakmen's THE PREMIER'S SPEKCH. the cancellation of debts, but cancellation
tinguished Order of St. Michael and St. Force. The full value of his servicea George, and the honour of Knighthood is only known," said Sir Henry, to the by one Fower would be of little use. As
LONDON, December 15th. regards Russia it was not easy to restore
The debates at the special Bessions of was conferred in 1919 when, owing to five Registrar-Generals whom he has as from the statui que arrangement. The trade-begetting confidence while she main- the Lords and Commons called to ratify | advancing age, he had deemed it advis-sisted, and to myself, to whom, as Capt said that he had been instructed to plead
the Irish treaty were adjourned last able to retire from, most of his public Superintendent of Police, he rendered Japanese retention of the Mutsu gives her taired a doubtful attitude and had no night. Mr. Lloyd George, in a masterly
activities.
services which I shall never forget and oration in the Commons supporting the
for which I shall always be grateful. He Awo post-Jutland ships of the latest de assets to offer.
Address to the Throne, rebutted criticisms
has ever been a man of action, who liked sign, therefore America is to complete the
and declared that no agreement ever
always to get things done, rather than received such an enthusiastic and world- Colorado and Washington and will scrap
to talk about them in this Counci!." His wide welcome. He hoped that the old
energy and experience; Sir Henry May the North Dakota and Delaware. Britain
added proved invaluable in connection with the Chinese contingent of the Police Reserve which was formed on the out break of the war, and the enthusiasm of
due to his initiative, Sir Henry May, con- cluding a most eulogistic speech, said; Mr. Wei Yuk, on behalf of this Council tender to you our profound respect and esteem on, your leaving us, and, on my own behalf, I wish to express my affec
ill build two thirty-five thousand tons vessels and will scmp the Erin, Centur ion, jax and King George V.; thus giv. i ing the British 68,500 tons in excess over the United States, which is deemed fair in view of the age of ships of the Royal Sovereign and Queen Elizabeth types.
ment
OTHER POINTS.
FRENCH AND BRITISH GOODWILL. 涉
LORD DERRY ENTERTAINED IN.
PARIS.
motto "England's danger is Ireland's ' "opportunity would have a now mening the meaning which the Dominions gave it in 1914.
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members tabled amendmenta to the
by
In 1918 Sir Boshan was honoured King Qustare V. of Sweden with the Swedish Order of Wasa (Firit Class).
TED LÅTN INTO SUŽA, CANLAR,
in
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Mr. Lo appeared for the defendant and not guilty. He admitted that the defend ant was the licenses.
mental in bringing the charge, gave evi- Inspector Appleton, who was instru- ance and briefly related to the Court the story of Sunday's disorganisation of traffic caused at the Whitty Street tram. terminus owing to one section of the Procession refusing to go on to the Praya, thus holding up a number of tram caIS and motor cars. Each side of the road was completely disorganised. In the pro- small Chinese girls painted and dressed cession the Inspector noticed a batch of
up. These were walking instead of riding.
Cross-examined by Mr. Lo the Inspector admitted that there was a great crowd of spectators hemming in the procession.
Sir Boohar Wei Yuk was born Hongkong in the year 1849. His father, PABLE, December 15th. The Unionist die-hards and the Ulster Mr. Wei Kwong was compradors to the Chinese in this connection was largely was blocked up with spectators and traffic Lord Derby former British Ambas Address in both Houses regretting the the Chartered Mercantile Bank of sador at Paris was the guest of the surrender of the Crown's rights in India in Hongkong. After being for Ireland, and declaring that the treaty Franco-British Committee of the Inter-violates the pledges to Ulster.
some time at the Government Central School (now Queen's College) he pro- LORD CARSON'S ATTACK. The feature of the debate in the House ceeded to England in 1887 and, affertionate regard
This high tribute found ready endorse- of Lords wae Lord Carson's bitter attack being a year at the Leicester Stoneygate on the Government, declaring that a School, he went to Scotland in 1888, and ment song all who had been in any way
outrage
acciated with Mr. Wei Yuk, and when constitutional studied for four years at the well-known the news arrived that His Majesty had greater liberty had never been attempted.
Dollar Academy.
conferred upon him the honour of Knight: MR. ASQUITH'S - SUPPORT,
hood it was generally recognised that it LONDON, December 13th. The Irish debate was resumed in bath
was a well-deserved reward for public services that were highly appreciated, in Houses,
the Colony,
ų
of
Allied Union at a luncheon which was the occasion of an impressive manifesta- While the ratio of the three big tion of Franco-British mutual goodwill. Powers is not affected by the France Among other guests were; M. Deschanel, Italian negotiations, the present agree former President of the Republic, M. is dependent on tho conclu- Barthou, Minister for War, M. Marraud, sion of a suitable agreement with Minister of the Interior, M. Dior, Minis- France and Italy. Italy has all along ter of Commerce, M. Letroquer, Minister demanded equality with France while of Public Works, Field-Marshal Lord the French have shown & disposition to French, General Mangin and a number demand a high ratio, not necessarily with prominent military and diplomatic per the intention of building ships reaching sonalities: that ratio, but in order to escape a low
In an address M. Barthou enlogized rating placing France permanently among Lord Derby's important part in further the inferior naval Powers. Statements in strengthening the Entente Cordial and the newspapers credit France with har expressed sincere satisfaction at recent bouring the intention of demanding felicitious events in the British political battleship tonnage equal to Japan's, but sky. this is not taken seriously in British and Lord Derby, in reply, stated that the American circles who doubt the accuracy work for the Franco-British Alliance to of the reports and, alternatively, regard which he had heartily devoted himself the agitation as merely ne screen for had valy just begun and must be con- submarines regarding which French and tinued Britain shall remain loyal in American viewa barrionise. It is an peace as in war."Havas. nounced that a naval agreement, includ navna bases and fortifications, will probably be incorporated in the Five- Power treaty. In the meantime there will be no plenary session of the confer cace until the entire subject, including suxiliary ships, is settled.
KARLIER CABLES.
NAVAL BATIO AGREEMENT
REACHED.
WASHINGTON, December 15th.
DUTCH EAST INDIES LOAN. "TIMES" COMMENTS ON HOL. LAND'S FINANCIAL POSITION.
upon
Mr. Asquith, in the Commons, whole heartedly supported the treaty, but solemnly warned the House that it would be the greatest mistake to suppose that when ratified they had come nearly to the end of the difficulty,
Col. Gretton (Unionist), who moved the diehards amendment, talked about negotiations with a murder gang. . 5-
MR. CHURCHILL AND BRITISH
INTERESTS. - 4. -*
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Sir Boshan was one of the first Chinese to go abroad for a Western Education, and on his return to the East in 1972 he entered the service of the Chartered Mor-
On
cantile Bank of India (now the Mercan tile Bank of India, Limited). the death of his father in 1879, he took up the position of compradore, and father and son for nearly sixty years served the Bank in that capacity.
In the year 1883 he was appointed a
Sir Boshan Wei Yuk has passed away at the ripe age. 72. His wife, whom he married in 1872, was a daughter of the Chinese to be appointed to the Hongkong late Hon. Mr. Wong Shing, the second Legislative Council. Lady Wei Yuk died on February 7th of the present year
The "Magistrate: It was a procession in costume, I believe 1
ship. The wore girls on horseback,
Inspector Appleton Yea, your Wor
lions and platforma
Mr. Lo: I will call the proprietor who contracted for this show. It cost thou- sands of dollars
The Magistrats: What was it alt about 1
Mr. Lo There had been an amalgama- tion of Unions and a Lew Guild had been formed and they were celebrating by hold- Appleton): Were they unruly: ing this procession. (To Inspector Were they aggressive 1-I bave never seen a more disorderly crowd.
Mr. Lo: I suggest that there was no left left for them to keep --Well there was a crowd.
Justice of the Peace, and in 1898 became FAR EASTERN CABLE Did you see the permit holder trying
an unofficial member of the Legislative Council. He was re-appointed for a fur- ther term of six years in 1902, and again
NEWS.
{HAYAS WIRE.]
"IN TRANCE,
to control the procession-I did not seb him doing anything at all.
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The Magistrate: I think a permit holder is responsible for the acts of other people.
Mr. Lo: It is a question of degree of responsibility in case you should decide- to fine my client. Ag
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Later Mr. Lo said: This is serious charge to answer: The Guild with sa much at stake would not try to disobey the police or to cause trouble. Don't
PARIS, December 15th. The Japanese Ambassador and officers of the Japanese squadron now at Le Havre had an audience of M. Millerand, The Minister of the Navy gave a dinner you think you should have had a better in honour of the Japanese visitors. police control! Were any special arrange."
ments made!
Mr. Churchill contended that Britain's interests were fully safeguarded. He said that despite the extremists donuncia tions, nineteen-twentieths of boths peoples were determined to carry the peace in 1908, and only retired at the end of JAPANESE SQUADRON HONOURED through.
1017 after twenty-one years' service Hei MR. BONAB LAW'S REAPPEARANCE served for many years on the Committees **Mr. Bonar Law also spoke in favour of various public bodies in the Colony. He of the agreement saying that, excepting was associated with the official procláms- as regards boundaries, the agreement re- tion of the Acccasion of His late Majesty Pranted the alternative policy he would hare presented, had such become neces- King Edward VII. and of King George sary. He regretted the unjust and bitter V. He was a member of the Hongkong feeling against Ulster, but expressed the Jubilee Committee in 1850 of the Be opinion that Ulster ought to consider the question of adjustment of boundaries it trenchment Committee in 1804; the the agreement did not mean the severance Queen's Statue Committee, and the In of any countries from Ulster.
sanitary Properties Commission, in 1306; the Victoria Diamond Jubiles Committee. and the Indian Famine Relief Committee, Committee in 1908.
LORD MIDDLETON AGREES: In the House of Lords, Viscount of the Southern Middleton, lender
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CHINA AN IMMENSE RESERVOIR OF POTENTIAL ENERGY,
PARIS, December 15th. In an interview with a representative of Le Gaulois, the noted surgeon, Prof. Peking where he attended the inaugura“ Tuffer, who has just returned from
Inspector Appleton: It would have ro- quired the whole police force to have done it.
Were any police detailed for that work f -Noze.
LONDON, December 16th Commenting on the news of a hundred million dollar loan for the Dutch East Indies, which is being negotiated with Amerean bankers, the Times says that this is a reminder of the great policy of Dutch colonial development nadertaken in re- cent years, the financing of which is It is officially announced that the Far believed to be partly responsible for the Unionista, favoured a joint body for in 1897; and the Typhoon Belief Fundtion of a medical institute, stated that cession -If the section I split had car.
largely by private enterprise which is Eastern Committee has adjourned in present ansatisfactory Snancial position order to give an opportunity to the of Holland. One big firm has already Fail- ment at the earliest possible moment and clads of business. Another factor in Hol to allow of progress in the Shantung con- land's difficulties has been the heavy fall of the mark, Dutch holdings of which have been very large.
affairs of common interest to North and South. He believed it was the duty of Government as long as South Ireland remained in the Empire.
The Magistrato: Do you think you improved matters by trying to divert the procession --Yea
The Magistrate: By splitting the pro- China was an immense reservoir of ried out my instructions I could have Sir Boshan Wei Yuk was chairman of China's present chief calamity, being ever
potential energy, Political strifes are gone on and regulated the front part.
As it is China offers vast possibilities. Its people are intelligent and thrifty-ami...
naval sub-committes to reach an agree-ed owing to injudicious financing of this Southern Unionista.to work with the new the Tung Wah Hospital' during the years recurring.
versations.
LATER.
An 'official announcement states that the naval ratio agreement is expected to be reached immediately.
LATER. The conclusion of the naval ratio agreement has been confirmed.
DETAILS OF THE SETTLEMENT. LATER. Beuter's correspondent at Washington understands that the chief terms of the navel ratio agreement provide that Japan shall keep the Mutiu and scrap the Setzt.
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M. BRIAND LEAVING FOR
LONDON...
PARIS," December 13th. M. Briand and the Minister of Recon structions M. Loucheur will leave for London on Sunday. Havas.
the
The Duke of Northumberland moved
Die-hard" amendment The debate was, adjourned. The Commons debate was adjourned after Mr. Chamberlain had stated that the Evuse would not be prorogued until the result of the Dail's discussion was
known.
SINN FEIN AGAIN DEBATES IN SECRET.
LONDON, December 15th.
ULSTER. INTRACTABLE.
1881-83 and 1888-90, and a permanent member of the Committee of the Po Lepag Kuk for the protection of destitute women and children (of which he was one of the
AERIAL DEVELOPMENT. founders) since 1883, and a permanent member of the Hongkong District Watch- A London cable to Indian papers says: men's Committee (which was founded at Mr. Holt Thomas contends that at a certain altitude the air throughout the He had also world shows a great similarity. his suggestion) sinco 1808.
It is served on all the Commissions appointed true that the conditions on clearing by the Government, since the commence-grounds vary, but the grounds at London fair and average ment of his public career, to enquire into sad Fariz are
standard. The expense of an hour's matters affecting the Chinese....
delay if it occurred on the Paris route As a conscientious worker on behalf of is important, but a delay of hours, and the Chinese community of Hongkong, immaterial as compared with the advant- even days, on the Australian route is for a period of 47′ years, and, as one who || ages. did-much-to produce the present good. relations existing between the Govers
Police Traffic.. Inspector Garrod gate similar evidence. He said that when he saw it the place was impassable. He also noticed a number of tiny children walk- ing with the procession. After trying to regulate it, the Inspector said, "I gater the whole thing up. I could not do any thing with it. It was impossible.
Ho
The
The defendant was next called. said that as a member of the committee he assisted in organising the procession. He stated that arrangements were made for about 30 children to be seated on the platforms. Some of the girls arrived late For the procession and had to walk part of the way. EARLIER CABLES. Dail Eireann resumed its sitting, which
Mr. Lo submitted that the Inspector's was again secret, despite the agreement
orders for the procession to go on to the GERMANY DEFAULTS,
reached yesterday. It is understood
Prays tended towards confusion. that this was the result of a private
and on a point of law they were bound people knew which route they had to take Fortifications in the Pacifle will remain
ASK FOR MORATORIUM. debato yesterday revealing profound dif-
ferences of opinion."
to take the route laid down in the permit. în status quo but Hawaii is excluded from this arrangement. Britain will scrap
BERLIN, December 15th. The private discussion may continue to
A breakdown will always bring a fresh They could go no other way, Inspector The-German-Government has informed morrow. No decision will be reached
and a half hours and as a result the manding the orders issued by the Secre- machine and pilot anywhere within two Appleton was out of order in counter- four dreadnoughts of the King George- class, but will equalise the position by the committtee of guarantees that it will til Saturday.
ment and the Chinese, Bir Boshan's name Sydney mail will arrive at 18-30 instead tary for Chinese Affairs. Regarding the the addition of two now vessels.
be unable to pay the feparations instal-
deserves to be specially remembered. On get to India in two days is absurd. The to get them on to the platforms owing to at ten o'clock. The idea that one could children, he said that it was impossible The tonnage allotted to "Britain and ment dus on January 15th, and conse
Losnox, December 15th, the United States under the original quently asks for a moratorium. If this Sir James Craig on the 14th inst. sent any occasions he rendered most valuacise alone would madden the passengers the crowds. It was unfortunate that the proposals ia raised to approximately is not granted it will be compelled to Mr. Lloyd George the reply of the Ulster able service to the authorities, and but a mail by easy stages, especially with children who came late were walking. If 525,000 thne permitting America to in- have recourse to a credit operation.
Cabinet on the Irish agreement. It de his counsel was largely instrumental, ferable, and with a change of pilot and police. If there had been proper police a mail receptacle that is instantly trans-anything, the whole fault lay with the clude the Washington and the Colorado, A HINT OF DEFAULT WITH LATER clares that, despite the inducements while Britain is enabled to build two new
* INSTALMENTS.
offered to Ulster, the latter is convinced notably in times, past
riots machine alike, after stages equal to that control everything would have gone all ships of under forty thousand tons, pre-
that it is not in the interest of Britain and strikes occurred, in settling mat. between London and Paris, would be most right and there would have been no con sumably of the Royal Sovereign clasa.
PARIS, December 18th,
idez. or the Empire that Ulster should become ters before they assumed the serious raids and the British retaliation without all three charges.
The precision of the Germann fusion. He asked his Worship to dismiss Japan's ratious proportionately inercaa- The German Note to the Eeparations subordinate to the Sinn Fein Govern- ed. The original Hughes plan is un- Commission notifying inability to payment, and also declares that in the long proportions which they threatened to
the assistance of lighting, proved that Mr. Wood said he proposed to dismiss changed otherwise, but it is understood the reparations instalments dus January run the British nation will recognise that assume in several, instances. For his
nght flying is practicable.
all three charges. Regarding No. 1 Mr. Holt Thomas demands that a charge of occupying the whole road, this that the submarines question and the re15th and February 16th states that efforts Ulster's action in remaining outside the work in connection with the plague small committee be appointed to consider was not the fault of the permit holders, placement of capital ships will be dis to raise either long-dated lean or & Irish Free State is in their interests, and epidemic of 1894, the general public pre- the subject. cussed by De new naval committee of short-dated credit in Britain for this will accord the Northern Parliament sented him with a gold medal and a letter
but it was rather the fault of the specta- fifteen convened to meet to-day..
tor who blocked the roadway. As to No. 2. purpose did not succeed. The utmost such measures of protection as will
charge, that the members of the procession THE FRENCH ALLOTMENT. that Germany can raise apart from de counteract the disadvantages due to her About 27 years ago the late Knight
did not obey the police requirements be Washington, Deommber 18th,
liveries in kind and authorised credits, position as a frontier State of the United advised the construction of a railway
agreed with Mr. Lo that the police had The spokesman of the French dele is 200,000,000 gold marks. The Note reKingdom.
from Kowloon to Canton and thence to
not the right to try and divert the pro- gation states that when the Conference quests an extension of the time-limit, and
Peking. He spent large sums of money
The permit gave leave to hold Cossion. onsiders the question of the French and adds a request that, should similar dil
Road Central and Queen's Road West. procession on Wanchal Road, Queen's Italian navies, France will request the ficulties arise in connection with subas allotment to France of 315,000 tons of quent payments, the Reparations. Com- capital ships and a proportionate per-mission, will immediately refor the Note REMAINDER SURROUNDED IN THE strenuously opposed the introduction of 38 Albany Street, Edinburgh. It is reno obey the requirements of the police centage of smaller warships
NEW YORK HONOUR FOCH.
New York, December 18th. Marshal Foch and M. Viviani started For home aboard the Paris.
Marshal Foch had previously received the freedom of the City publicly in the City Hall, where he was wrapped in the American flag.
to the Allies.
MOPLAHS DESPERATE
POSITION:
HILLS
- LONDON, December 18th.
of thanks
when
ARGYRL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS,
in furtherance of the scheme, which failed land under the title of the Argyll and
A company has been formed in Soot
“To
at that time, owing to the obstacles placed Entherland Highlanders Club, Limited, Tho in the way by Chinese officials, - who
gistered without stated capital and by meant that the procession was to stop any new-fangled ideas from the West.
Bir Boehan Wei Yak was instrumentsi gurantee of its members. Its object is or to move on as required by the police. BY-ELECTION : LABOUR GAIN.
in establishing peace and good order at to promote the welfare and ameliorate the He thought that Inspector Appleton's An India Ofice statement says that the Canton during the revolution of 1911. In condition of men who are serving or have requirements were unauthorised. Regard --LONDON, December-15th-
recognition of his mervices in that conneosatred in any battalion of the Argyll and ing the children taking part in the pro position of the Moplaha is becoming tion the late President Yuan Shih-kai Batherland Highlanders, and with that cession, he accepted Mr. Lo's plea that The Southwark by-election resulted in desperate, and that there are increasing bestowed on him the Third Class Order object to establish and carry on a resi- owing to the disorganisation of the pro a Labour gain from the, Coalition... signs that the rebellion is collapsing of "Chao Ho" The next year after the dential club or cluba The subscribers cession the children were compelled Lo Southwark is composed of thres con The remainder of the fighting gangs are second revolution, he was offered, by Pre are a number of officers and past and prewalk It was not the intention of the stituencies, all of which returned Coali- penned in the bills by the troops The rident Yasa, the Civil Governorship of seat non-commissioned oficers and men committee that they should walk. tion Liberals at the General Election.] · steady-stream of surrendere continues – the Kuangtung Province, but declined it. of the A. andjo.
|--- The defendant was dismissed.