CABLES.
LATEST CABLES,
(THROUDA REUTER'S AGENCY.]
INFLATION OF GERMANY'S
CURRENCY.
HERE HAVENSTEIN'S EXPLANATION.
Benzin, August esth.
Failure to check the floating debt, and hot the Reichshank is responsible for] the growing inflation of currency, according to a statement mule by Herr Havenstein, when defbudding himself is, Lore the Central Committee of the
Iteichsbank.,
le pointed out that the floating-leht in August was 191 billions, of which no, less thap 177 billions were actually in the coffers of the Reichshank,
Herr Havenstein is répárted to have
announced a
new programima, more in
harmony with the principic nid down shy" the Government," for the regulation of the future economic and financial policy.
SELF INTEREST "Or ALTRUISM?
LORD BIRKENHEAD CREATES A STIR IN AMERICA.
New York, August 25th. Laird Birkenhead's first speech has aroused a deat controversy, resulting
|
MOROCCO CAMPAIGN.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST.....27cm, 1923.
MALAGA MUTINEERS ARRESTED
MADRID, August 25th.
The Minister of War states that all the ringlonders of the mutineers at Malaga have been arrested and imprisoned,
INSURGENT'S COAST LINE BOMBARDED.
MADRID, August 25th. Military operations, with naval eo operation on a large sale, are being undertaken with the object of dispersing the rebels who are besieging Tifaraui Two battleships, one cruiser and three destroyers, with several seroplanes yes! terlay hombarded the enemy's cons encampmicats and à warship, and 'approf hended a boat containing among others three Frenchmen, who were taken into custody.
EARLIER CABLES,
Mannin, August 24th,
An official statement, declares that three hundred troops who are reaühing at Malaga are now embarking. The majority bare voluntarily reported ut headquarters.
LATEST CABLES.
THE REPARATIONS QUESTION.
GERMAN
PREMIER'S
COMMENTS
ON THE FRENCH NOTE.
BEELLY, August 24th. Herr Stresemann in a speech declared that the Government stood by its predecessors in the Reparations offer.
The speech was in the nature of a reply to the French Note. Herr Stresemann declared that for the liberation of German soil, the maintenance of sovereignty and consolidation of their position, it was not too great 'a' sacritice to offer part of the German economic system za productive pledge.
.
He dwelt on the necessity for normal conditions it international commerce, and said such a possibility has been opened la the last British publication. M. Poincare had also indicated a practical solution by claiming positive pledges in the form of the German milways, customs and control of the German economic system, but Germany refusint to accept, even the temporary pledging of the Raar or transter of her railways and collieries, na France suggested. Herr Stresemann" accepted" with satisfaction M. Poincare's declamation that he was not pursuing «political aims nor ideas of sunoxation, bat this declaration was imcompatible with his proposed solutions, because these would actually mean special treatment accuomically and politically, for the Rhine The aeroplane is propelled by a sed the Rubr. He concluded: "It would he political dilletantism if Germany based
On the contrary, she hoped a way would be found to satisfy the just claims of the Allies, simultaneously assuring Germany the possibility of future development."?
FRENCH TORPEDO
AEROPLANE.
Pants, August 25th. The first torpedo acrephine for the French Naval Air Servire has completed
its trials.
LATEST CABLES,
WORLD OF SPORT.
FOOTBALL.
CHINA 2. AUSTRALIA SECUND TEST.0
SYDNEY, August 25th.
Played at Newcastle, the 'avcond test China . Australia, resulted in a win for Australia by four goals to three.,
TENNIS.
AMERICAN DOUBLES CHAMPIONSILIP.
FAR EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
[TuROVON BRUTER'S AGENCY,]:
'THE MERRY BANDIT.” TVALIAN CATHOLIE CHÈHCH BURNEB,
CHINAS FINANCES.
| SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES OF PROPOSED -CONFERENCEL
LONDON, August 25th.
In the course of a series of articles em China's finances, the Economist urges the
general
PENING, August 25th. Prompt elaboration of Sir R. McNeill's The Italian Legation states that accord- | statement called on August 1st, ing to the news reaching the "Legation The newspaper declares that from Laohokow, North Hupeb, the measures may relate to an attempt to Landlits hava burned, the Italian Catholic settle the controversies of North and Church at Zrchaw ( Teho). They also South, or to minimise Chim's standing ntwerpted to seize Father Lalla, who arms, but otherwise the inferences are a succeeded in escaping.
1-Restriction of the work of the con-" ference to an examination of the problem.
BROOKLINE. August 17th. In the fial of the American Doubles The Italian Minister has addressed Lawn Tennis Championship, Tilden and strong Nato to Dr. Wollington Koo, tho Norton defeated Williams and Washburn Foreign Minister of China; of protest by 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
against this new attempt against foreign
of likin.
3.-That the Consortium is satisfactorily The latter couple deleated the Austri-era in China, who are guaranteed pro- progressing regarding negotiations for final by 13, 26, 6-2, 6-4. lians Anderson and Hawkes in the semi-tection by the Treaty, which the Chiness the unsecured debt, and the conference should deal with, the selection and recoal.
MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP.
BROOKLINE, August 25th. Tilden und Mrs. Mallory retained the mixed doubles championship... defeating Hawkes and Miss McKale, 3-0, 6-2, 6-1, 10-8.,,
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT FINAL
ment. McKane by 6-2, 6-1.
Miss
Government is unable to secure,
The Italian Minister declares that he mondation of other uses for the surtaxy" holds the Chinese Government responsiblo
With regard to the abolition of const for this new offence, and has made a trade duties and other constructive and reservation asking for indemnity in pro-administrative reforms, the Bennomist portion to the damages caused by the
bandits in their latest raid.
:
points out the smallness of China's debt ia relation to the population and the
In the final of the Women's Tourna. MILITARISTS ACTIVE IN HUPEH tightaves of Chinese taxes. On the other
Mrs. Mallary defeated
PEXING, August vath. hand, in relation to the country's finan». It is reported that the Military Authority resources as at present administered, ities and the Tuchens of Hupeh have the debt is so big that it is unmanageable. provided a large supply of arms and am without foreign assistance
AMERICA P. BRITAIN.
BROOKLINE, August 24th. Tournament, which is hargely. America In the Women's Invitation Lasen Tennis versus Britain, Mrs. Mallory beat Mrs. Beamish in the semi-final by 6-4, 6-0. She meets 3ins McKane in the final to-morrow. Brookline is a suburb of Boston, on the Cambridge and Boston.]
munition to Chao Hang Ti ́under orders from Geverni Wü Peï Fu.
The Government has received a report from Tan Yen Kai stating that he has
in 3r, Breckinridge, Assistant Secretary / horse-power motor. and the torpedo. her policy on the division of the Aes Charles River, which separates it from inaugurated a provineinl administration
weighing 1,500 pounds, is suspended under the fuselage.
of War in Mr. Wilson's Caliinet, writing, to the Bar Association protesting against Lord Birkenhead 'being permitted to RECORD AEROPLANE CLIMB speak at the association's forthcoming
PARIS, August 25th.
convention.".
The aviator Droughin elioihed 11480 feet at Toussustenolde in a fourteen horse-power Aviette. This is a record.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
MARKET.
The cause of the pother was a speech at Williamstown yesterday, in which Lord Hirkenhead argued us his theme that ́self-interest, and not altruism, should determine the attitude of Americans to FRANCS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE. wards Europe.
Bindes, August' 25th. Franes continue to improve. French frasics to lay are quoted at 80.32 and Belgian at "on, 12.
· He paid a warni tribute to Mr. Wil- son's idealism mal superhuisan zeal, but
saidthat his judgment of his comitryman was wrong, and he thereby became the agent for all those post-war developments. from which hià altruistic mind would have. Tecoiled.
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INDIAN FACTION FIGHTS.
PROPERTY DESTROYED: NUMER. OUS CASUALTIES.
SIMLA August 25th.
OBITUARY.
KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN.
Laxnes, August 25th. The leath is annoured of the Ameri- can afthurves. Kate Douglas Wiggin (Mrs. George Cristopher Nig).
AMERICAN OPINION.
NEW YORK, August 24th. Commenting on the French Note, the majority of the morning papers cousider the door is still open for further cou- ferences between M. Poincare and Mr. Baldwin.
MR. BALDWIN LEAVES FOR
FRANCE.
EARLIER CABLES.
HOME CRICKET RESULTS.
GOOD FIGHT BY SURREY,
LONDON. August 24th. At Birmingham, Middlesex defeated Warwickshire by an innings and two runs. tributing 90 and Allen 70. Middlesex compiled 353, Hendren- con-
Derbyshire beat Leicestershire at Derby on the first innings. Leicester in their first knock scored 139, Horsley taking. 6
for 49.
Mr. Baldwin has departed for Paris first innings. Easex in their first knock Somerset bent Essex at Tunaton on the
* route for Aix les Rains.
at Hangchow and also that he has wired the Provincial Assembly of "Hunan" to move from Changchow to Hengchow.
Chao Heng Ti has protested to Tan Yen Ki against the illegal action.
DISORDER AT AMOY.
JAPANESE MARINES LANDED,
PERING, August, 25th. A beinted telegram from Amcy reports the landing of 50 Japado Marines on account of disorder in the city.
POSITION AT - CHUNGKING.
PEXING, August 24th, The Kreichow General Chow Hang-
the river opposite Chungking on the 21st shing's troops occupied the right bank of
compiled 153, Bridges taking 6 for 50.
Somerset scored 189 in their first MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S VISIT innings. McBryan contributing 101, Hipkin
TO AMERICA:
taking 5 for 57. WANTS TO LEARN HOW TO DO and Yorkshire was drawn. Surrey in their The match at the Oval between Surrey
THINGS."
first innings scored 360, the highest total inst.
county against Yorkshire this
New Your, August 24th. Sir Alfred Cope has arrived to make arrangements for Mr. Lloyd George's visit. He denied that the visit was connected
of any
season.
J
At Hastings, Sussex beat Lancashire on the first innings. knock scored 129, Parkin taking 5 for 42 Sussex in their first and B. Tyldesley 5 for 61.
Gloucester at Southampton heat Hamp- first knock compiled 147, Hammond taking G for 59.
The newspaper concludes by saying that in its opinion the consequences of this step by the Powers are not likely to be of a neutral charneter. They are much likelier to be very good than very bad..".
in
In this House of Commous on August 1st replying to Sir Howard Bury Mr. McNeill said that the Governments con- cerned in China were agreed in principle- as to the establishment of a railway police force under foreign officers. A scheme. was now being elaborated at Peking in. order that ite adoption might be pressed on the Chiness Government. The sugges- tions that a conference on the Customs sarta and the abolition of likin, to be hald three months after the ratification of the Washington Treaty by the Powers: concerned, should frame general measure" for the reevery of China, had been re-
jected aftor full and careful - considërn... tion, and it was similarly decided not to summon a special conference of tim of the Powers for a like purpose. He agreed that it was vitally important that some decision should be reached by the Powers in order to prevent China den- cruding into a slough of despond.j
[FROM: THE "DAILY BULLETIN.")
POLICING OF CHINA'S RAILWAYS.,
Ou the following day, General Yangs troops were falling back on Chungking, which is already being evacuated by the VIOLENT ANTI-BRITISH CAMPAIGN.
Northern forces,
Chungking is expected to be enpitulated
The Hindu r. Meslem faction fighting the poor on the Pacific coast. Among with politics and said the ex-Premier would ahire on he first innings. Hants in their within a week
[Mrs. George Cristopher Riggs or ganised the first free kindergartens for
her numerous publications are Timothy's Quest; Polls Oliver's Problem; Sunt mer a Cañon: The Story of Patsy The Republic of Childhood and Mother
in the Muharram celebrations in the United Provinces has resulted in numer cus ensualties, and much destruction - of | Carey.]
property.
At Saharanpur and Conda the police fired, after which the disturbances' sub-
Sided.
The trouble arose owing to the loham- anedaus lopping off Friches of a sacred.
tree at a Hindu temple which were juter
Iering with the entrying of a Musli processional fog
Minor fraachs occurred at Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Amritsar and Nellore, chiefly Jetween the Sunnies and the Shinhs.
"MOTOR ACCIDENT IN LANARKSHIRE.
ADMIRAL DE ROBECK SERIOUSLY INJURED.
LONDON, August 25th.**- Admiral Do Robeck was seriously in ared in a moter accident in Lanarkshire Saterday afternoon...“
lo sustained & fractured skull and was en to the hospital uaconscious.
RUSSIA,
US SENATORS VISIT, GOLD AND
PLATINUM WORKS.
Moscow, August 5th: Thehree United States Senators who are present in Ruxain aro: visiting the gold platinum works at Ekaterinburg in theral mountains.
BICINCREASE IN EXPORTS.
EARLIER CABLES.
THE WRANGEL ISLAND DISPUTE
Moscow, August 24th. The Russian Forigu Offer bas handed Trade Delegation, & third Note, as the Mr. Peterea, the acting head of the British
notes of May 24th and 28th have not been auswered, protesting against "the violation of Russian territory" by the explorer, Stefansson, at Wrangel Island, where he has raised the British flag on behalf of Canada..
*-LAURENTIC” SALVAGE "ALMOST COMPLETE."
BULLION VALUED SEVEN MILLIONS RECOVERED.
LONDON, August 24th," Salving operations have been practically completed onthe Laurentia, sink off Lough Swilly in 1917. Beven million sterling's worth of bullion, have been recovered and only a few bare of gold remain.
BRITISH FORCES LEAVING NEAR EAST.
LORDON, August 24th. Steps are being taken immediately to evacuate the Billish forces in Con stantinople. Simultaneously the Atlantic; Fleet warships at present in the Mediter- ranean will be returning to England.
THE UNITED STATES AND
MEXICO.
He
probably deliver only use or two speeches, none of which would be for money. declared that Mr. Lloyd George wishes to gu fo America because the Americans are teaching the world how to-do things. The es-Premier will also visit Canada, '-
THE IRISH ELECTIONS
REPUBLICAN PROGRAMME.
Tordox, August 24th. The Republican programame, issued on
FINN ATHLETE BREAKS TWO RECORDS.
STOCKHOLM, August 24th.
BRITISH TROOPS FOR NORTH CHINA.
MALTA, August 25th. The troopship Egypt has left Chaoak The Finishi athlete Nurmi has established for Malta. It is believed that the Second two running records, covering a mile in. four minutes ten and two fifths seconds, and three miles in fourteen minutes elaven and one fifth seconds.
THE SOUTH MANCHURIAN
RAILWAY LOAN.
Royal Sussexes are aboard, and that they will be given a
rest at Malta before proceeding to North China,...
CHINESE RAILWAY GUARDS..
BRITISH PROPOSALS DISCUSSED BY
JAPANESE CABINET
received through Reutor's agency.
The following delayed message has been.
Toxro, August 21th. The issue The Cabinet to-day discussed the British
Chinco
the eve of the election in Ireland, is a catalogue of fair promises, inter alia, of justice, brotherhood, abolition of murder perty, religions and political toleration, gangs, safeguarding of life, liberty and pro. wiping out of all internal dissension and The prospectus of this loan was issued bitterness, ending of unemployment by under the joint auspices of the West remunerative works and development of in-muinater Bank, Ltd. Hongkong and dustries, provision of workers houses, re- Shanghai Banking Corporation, and the storation of the Irish language to its right- Yokohama Spenie Bak, Ltd.
EUROPE
4.
PEKING, August 22nd, Many of the vernacular papers are car- rying on a violent anti-British campaign with reference to the policing of the rail.
Ways,
The Peking Daily News asserts that the -British long-desired control of the Chine railways "schere had all been matured,
moment to spring it on China and the and was only waiting an opportune
world when the Lincheng affair gave the British their desired opening. British in terate are using the Diplomatic Body as a'food to achieve their cherished object.”
Such statements, though obviously foolish, are unfounded, but it is; feared that they may cause an "anti-British feel- ing among the uneducated masacs,
Sono of the vernacular papers suggest an anti-British instead of na unti-Japanese boypott.
Bone Japanese, apparently, gro foster- ful place, and finally an offer to England | was one of £4,000,000 & per cent. sterling of peace, based on the sovereignty and bonds of the South Manchurian Railway Proposal regarding
railwaying these ideas by opposing the "British" integrity of the Irish Nation. There is Co., Ltd., at the price of 88 per cent guards. It is reliably stated that a plan, and the Japanese fournaliste poster. also an offer to porth-east Ulster of peace Principal and interest on the bonds ara decision has been reached to recommend to day pissal a resolution against the demands based on sach a measure of local autonomy unconditionally guaranteed by the Im the Diplomatic Corps at Peking that res for galicing the railways, which really is as is consistent with the unity of Ireland.
perial Japanese Government, interest being payable January 16th and July 15th ponsibility for the superintendence of the still a matter of secrecy, and has not yet THE UNITED STATES AND They are repayable on July 16th, 1943, Central Burean should be in Chinese been agreed upon, for less prosented to but the company has the right, on and Further, that care should be taken to see
bands only, with a foreign adviser. the Chiness Government. after July 15th, 1933, to redeem at par that thus expenses and salaries of the the whole, or part by drawings on giving guards are paid from the revenues of the MAMPHIA, August 24th. six months notice, or by purchase if the railways. It la further suggested that the Mr. Underwood, the probable Democratic price is below par.
A captain of the Canton Merchant candidate for the presidency, in a speech The proceeds of the issue are to be on the most important lines of communi- ated last week at Ko Tong Hue. The system of guards should be first tested Volunteers was ambushed and assassin- urged America to take a hand to bring applied to the improvement of the exist cution. order out of the European chaos. He ering railways in Manchuria, to the com
name of the victim was Kong Keui-chiu, pressed the opinion that the present tariffs pletion of equipment in barbours and Premier whose death has since been re-panied by two employees he was on his Hearing of the critical condition of the the junior partner of a store. Accom- were obstructing the flow of European trade collieries, to increase in locomotive and ported the Cabinet, after discussing this way to Shoklung to make purchases for to America, and declared that protection rolling stock, extension of electric under matter, immediately adjourned." was no longer necessary for the develop takings, gas works, etc. Ident of American industry.
THE MINERS STRIKE IN AMERICA.
MEN ALLOWED TO PREVENT FLOODING.S
ATLANTIC CITY, August 24th.
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the firm when he was attached. Six shots were fired at him hymen, armed
killed.
In view of the present condition of the FROBABLE JAPANESE POLITICAL with Mauser rifles, and he was instantly money market, remarks a London contem- porary, it may be said that, though the
CHANGES.
Ivan possessed many attractive features, | Au official announcement regarding the the moment was not quite so favourable death of the Premier together with the as two months back, and the Botation was appointment of Baron Uchida as Acting for the considerable amount of £4,000,000. Premier is expected.
A European. Jntly, Mrs. Coomba, wife of Mr. K. Coombs, superintendent of the Municipal Workshop at Penang, was killed in a juotor accident. The car while returning to town at 11.50 at night. met another car coming from the opposito
It is satisfactory to record, therefore, The Regent, who is at present at 7222 WASHINGTON, Auguki Zitu.
that the list of applications was closed ati Karuizawa, is returning to Tokyo to The miners union in the anthracits0 p.m. on the day of issue, and that morrow (August 25th) when Baron direction. It is supposed that there was It is stated at e White House that district of Pennsylvania has authorised mitmonta. Those who have applied have The present Cabinet is expected to out. Her dead body was found under the
the underwriters were zalievod of their com- Uchida will be formally installed
a slight impact and that the Indy jumped the Government is pot prepared formally four thousand union members to remain got an investment which yious between carry on till after the funeral of Admiral car at the bottom of a ravine Two Euro exportaram Petrograd are increasing relations with crico vatil towards the fooding when the strike becomes effective to the date of redemption. The price of changes in the Government will probably ing, were not injured and the car did not to announce the resumption of diplomatic at work to operate the pumps and prevent 5 per cent. to 6 per cent. according Baron Kato, when the long anticipated pera gentlemen, one of whom was driv end of Feltemler.
The vict Authorities announce that
glaily, a now exceed the imports.
on September 1st: 3 LATVALUES, the scrip is disconat.
Been dis
overturn, 40,