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LATEST CABLEN, ' THROUGH ASCTER'S AGENCY.]." SIR SEFTON BRANCKER. STARTS HOME FROM INDIA BY AIR ROUTE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 1925
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LAWN TENNIS. MORE STRINGENT RULING AS TO
FOOT-FAULTS."
LONDON, "February 25th The English Lawn Tennis Association has announced, after consultation with EXTENSIVE PLANS FOR FUTIRE.
the American Association and leading KARACHI, February 25th. British players, the following wording of Sir Sefton Brancker, who, piloted by the foot-fault rule agreed upon will be Mri Alan Cobham, few from England to submitted to the international federation India to investigate questions connected
Rule 6: Immediately before conumene with the establishment of an airship sering to serve, the server shall stand with vice, left for Home this morning by the both feet at rest behind the base-line and within an imaginary continuation of the centre mark and sideline.
zoma route.
A most useful survey of airways has been done and it is likely the airship service will start in 1996, with an ex-
perimental service this year from London to Egypt. without a stop, and from Egypt to Karachi, without a stop. If this is successful a passenger service will be established in,, 1927, with possibly an
Thereafter, until the service is deliver, ed the server shall: (a) not change his
position by walking or running; (b) maintain contact with the ground; (e) keep both feet, behind the base-line.
Owing to the number of international matches played manually, a
resolution
LABOUR PARTY SPLIT. DIFFERENCES OVER TOUR OF
"PRINCE OF WALES.
FAR EASTERN CABLE POLITICAL SITUATION
· NEWS. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. T
-"FROM HAD TO WORSE," IMPORTATION OF NARCOTIC DRUGS INTO NORTH CHINA.
SIR JOHN JORDAN'S STRONG VIEWS
LONDON, February 25th.
Sir John Jordan, in a letter to The
LONDON, February 24th Differences in the Labour party ware revealed in the Labour leaders' speeches with reference to Mr. Kirkwood's motion in the House of Commoni on February 12th on the Prince of Wales' tour, which was the subject of discussion at a private meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Times draw attention to the situation party. After the meeting, it was officially regards the importation of narcotic announced that with a view to securfing drugs into North China which, he says, greater efficiency of the party the execu-has become the dumping ground. tive were instructed to consider and re- port upon (1) party discipline and unity; and (2) the attitude of the Labour Press.
MERCHANT SHIPPING. NEW BILL READ SECOND TIME IN LORDS
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LONDON, February 24th." The House of Lords passed the second
bad to worse in the past few years. He He declares the position has gone from
quotes a letter from the Secretary of the International Anti-Opium Confer- ente in Peking reporting the almost desperate state of things.
Sir John Jardan points out that China produces none of these drugs and says
IN CHINA.
[FROM THE
DALLY HULLETIN."]
FIGHTING IN HONAN,
REPORT OF WAR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED IN PEKING.
NEWS.
CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.) OF TRAIN AND TELEGRAPH SERVICES. "According to Canton official announce- ments the train serviços between Tai-sha- tao, Carton, and Sumchun, on the Chin- esc. Section, Canton-Kowloon Railway, Was to be resumed. under military officially confirmed to-day,
The report of fighting in Henan laupervision. yesterday. (February 25th) one train daily each way. Telegraph Feking first, reporting the incident. He years, was to reopen at the same time.
kan Yu Kan appears to have renched kong which has been suspended for two t
service connecting Cauton and Hong
PEXING, February 4th.
saya that Hi Chin Yu attacked his men
withdrew 44. Dear Shennai, upon which Kan Yu Kan
THE COST OF "LIVING Commenting on the increase of cost of living in Canton, and vicinity for the Liu Chen Hua also blames Hu Ching last four years under review, Mr. Y. L Yu for starting hostilities:
Lee, mcretary of the educational de- partment of the Canton Y.M.CA., saíd the other day in the 72 Guilds. Com- mercial Journal that some articles have four years ending 1924, native rice price almost doubled-in price
In the last
Liv Chen Hus says that Ha. Ching Yu attacked his General Chang Chi Yung at Chabaien, near Tungkunn.
The latter telegram is considered in
extension to Australia. As the ultimate will be submitted to the Federation that reading of the Merchant Shipping Busapan and Western countries have grave tereating as showing Liu Chen Hua's has been raised by 18 4/3 per cent;
object, possibly aeroplane routes will be established in 1926 from Egypt or from Bagdad to India to act as link airships, The year 102. should we the aeroplane and airship route to Calcutta and Ran- goon, also terial activities in British East Africa. Mr. Cobham hopes to survey Africa this year.
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RUSSIA AND AMERICA. IZVESTIA SUGGESTS PLANS FOR RESUMPTION OF RELATIONS.
Moscow, February 25th.
The larestie in an elitorial, comment- ing on what it describes as the change in attitude of the United States towardz establishment of normal relations with the Soviet Union, says, additional" impetus is given to the negotiations by the Russo- Japanese Agteruent, and by the fact that the United States is interested in the Soviet market;,
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lawr tennis shall not be included in the giving effect to a number of draft cou- responsibility in the matter, as they in- programme of the Olympic Games,
ventions of the Washington Labore Controduced the evil. ference of 1920, laying down the minimum Unless they lace it with more honesty
M.C.C. IN AUSTRALIA. MATCH DRAWN WITH NEW SOUTH WALES.
THE CYCLONIC CHAPMAN,
SYDNEY, February 25th.
age for the employment of trimmers and of purpose than hitherto, he is inclined stokers, and compensating seamen who to agree with the Anti Opium Association lose their employment through the
of Peking that it would be better to foundering of ships.
allow Chinn the continued use of opium for smoking purposes.
Lord Merrivale urged that legislative The weather was glorious today whencect be delayed until the other signa
South Wales, was continued in the pre- the match between the M.C.C. and Newtories to the convention have taken
similar action. sence of 2.500 spectators. The wicket. played well. The match ended in a draw.
The New South Wales total for the first innings was 019 in reply to the Visitors" total of 626.
scored 298 for a wickets.
The 34,C... at the second attempt,
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Lord Peel promised to convey the suggestion to the Board of Trade.
INDIAN NATIONALISTS. END OF OBSTRUCTION NOW IN SIGHT.
DELA, February 24th. Kilner (8 for '145) and Freeman (3 for obstruction is indicated in an announce- The end of the Nationalist compact of 187) disposed of the five remaining Ausmant that the Independents and the tralian wickets in, an hour,
Swarajiste will vote separately on the railway budget, the former on the merits of the Bill, while the latter will continue their obstruction tacties, though they are in the minority.
Woolley, in the M.C.C second innings, The treatie considers the best way to made an exhilarating 33 in 162 minutes, Becure the resumption of normal rela-scoring 8 fours. tions will be unconditional recognition of the Soviet hy the United States, after which both Governments could appoint special ecumitices to consider all debat able questions and claims.
DISARMAMENT QUESTION. FEARS OF FRENCH PRESS REGARDING GERMANY.
Sandhani scored an excellent 104, which included d fours. He was batting three hours.
"Chapman scored a cyclonic 47 in 17 minutes, hitting 4 sixes, two off consecu- tive balls.
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FOOTBALL AT HOME. LEAGUE AND INTERNATIONAL ARMY RESULTS.
LONDON, February 24th.
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OBITUARY.
ADMIRAL VON USEDOM,
BERLIN, February 24th The death is announced of "Admiral von Usedom, aged 71, who was celebrated Juring the troubles in China when he commanded the German landing forces that acted under the famous order Germans to the front!" The deceased Admiral also defended the Dardanelles during the war against the Allied naval forces.
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The following are latest football ro-REUTERS AMERICAN
PARIS. February 25th. Concerning the question of disarma- ment, several papers fear the summor- ing the Germans to the inter-allied conference, even if only in view of dis-results- Cussing ways for carrying dut the Allies' decisions, would result in the Germans reconsidering decisions theniselves as was the case at the last London Conference for the execution of the Dawes plaži.“
Moreover, the Press,, emphasizes the danger of the Germans developing a movement for Austria's nonexation; and considers it would be unwise, especially now, to permit the Germans to discuss clauses of a Treaty, with which they are bound to comply-Haras.
THIRTY STATES TO ATTEND.
GENEVA, February 25th. So far, thirty states, including the United States, Germany and Turkey have apnounced the intention to attend the International Conference for the control of armaments, to be held here on March 3rd.
SIČNOR, MUSSOLINI.
ITALIAN PREMIER ADVISED TO KEEP TO HIS BED.
Rox, February 25th. Signor Mussolini, the Premier, who has been indisposed since February 16th with influenza, is making satisfactory progress Owing to the special type of influenza prevalent here, he has been advised to keep to his bed for a few days longer in order to avoid a relapse.
THE KING'S HEALTH. NO FURTHER BULLETINS NOW NECESSARY.
LONDON, February 25th. The King is now progressing quite well. No bulletin was issued to-day.
OPIUM CONFERENCE
THE FRENCH DELEGATES SIGN.
CONVENTION,
GENEVA, February 25th. The French delegates have signed. the Convention drawn up at the Second *Opium Conference.
PRESIDENT EBERT,
BERLIN, February: 25th. The condition of President Ebert, who was operated upon for appendicitis, is Eatisfactory.
northern section:
Third division of the English League,
Rochdale, 3; Doncaster, 2 Bradford, 0; Darlington, Scottish League: Partick, 3; Queen's Park, Celtic, 0; Hamilton, 4
INTER-ARMY MATCIL
tournament, Belgium heat Britain by
In the Inter-Army triangular" soccer " goals to
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CRICKET IN AFRICA. HOME SIDE WIN FINAL TEST MATCH
PORT ELIZABETH, Feb. 24th.
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The fifth and last unofficial "text" match between South Africa and Mr. Joel's XI. commenced to-day.
South Africa scored 183 runs, Siedle compiled 52 runs, and Geary took five wickets for 63 run
Mr. Joel's XL scored 84 runs. Nupen took four wickets for 30 runs scored 200 runs.
In their second innings South Africa
Catterall compiled 88 runs.
In the second innings, Mr. Joel's XL scored 288, runs.
Tyldesley scored 76 run
runs and Holmes 62 Hall took five wickets for 78 runs.
RUSSIAN TRADE.
NO LONGER ADVERTISED BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
LONDON, February 24th. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. W. Mackinder (Lab., Shipley), who asked why the Government had decided not to renew the contract entered into last year with Arcos, Limited, to advertise Russian raw, materials on the London, backs of Government publications, Mr.
THE FAN CHEN LAMA. SPECIAL HONOUR PAID TO
IS HIGH ESTATE.
PEKING, February 25th. The Pan Chen Lama arrived here this morning. Ana special tribute to the Lama's high estate, the front gate of Chien-nico, formerly only opened when the Emperor visited the Temple of Heaven, was thrown open and Pan Chen' and his entourage passed through en route to-Yingtai
visit the Yangtaze after staying a month It is reported the Pan Chen Lama will
in Peking.
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JAPAN AND SOVIET. 5 MOSCOW RATIFIES: CONVENTION SIGNED AT PEKING.
TOKYO, February 24th. Baron Shidehara, on the 20th inst., received the following telegram from M. Chicherin:-
"The Soviet Government have ratified the Convention embodying the basis of the rules and relations between the U.S.S.B. and Japan. In bringing this to your SERVICE]tunity of expressing my firm belief in Excellency's notice, I take the oppor- the friendship between our people being consolidated by this Convention, and that it will further develop and steepen on the basic principles laid down in the
SILENCE IS GOLDEN, MR. FRANK B. KELLOGG NOT COMMUNICATIVE TO PRESS.
New York, February 25th. Mr. Frank B. Kellogg has arrived here from London.. He declined to discuss with pressmen his policy as Secretary of State. He denied he had brought back a plan for the limitation of arma ments. He was unwilling to discuss the United States' attitude to Russia on the ground the situation was in the hands of the Administration.
He said nothing was more important to Americans than that England and all the world should return to the gold standard; nothing could do more to pro- mote trade..
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GOLD FOR BERLIN. HEAVY SHIPMENT FROM UNITED STATES.
New Yoax, February eith Messrs. Morgan & Company are ship- ping. $2,500,000 in. gold to Berlin, thus according to the agreement when the completing the $50,000,000 to be shipped German Loan of $110,000,000. negotiated.
The
by
gold already shipped has been used the Reichshank in establishing a gold reserve for Germany's new currency, and the balance of the loan will be kept in New York is a credit for the German Government.
THE WORLD'S OIL. 'BULK UNDER CONTROL OF
BRITAIN.".
WASHINGTON, February 24th. General Board, declares that, the bulk of Rear-Admiral Phelps, of the Naval
control, and within another generation, the world's supply of oil is under English when the Americas pools have been drain A. M. Samuel said that the Government ed, as they are now being drained not were not willing that advertisements of a firm described as the sole purchasing and selling Agents of a Government which bad not met its obligations towards British subjects should be admitted into British oficial publications. He express House and the country would support him ed the opinion that the majority of the on this occasion. (Load Conservative cheers and Labour counter-cheers.)
only by America but also by England and Japan to conserve their own oil reserve, America's navy and merchant marine will be at England's
mercy
to buy
petrol' at a dollar, a gallon."
He added: You will be glad
America's ambition to build a largo He also expressed the opinion that merchant marine had created animosity among English shipping interests.
Convention."
BARON SHIDEHARA REPLIES, said:-
Replying next day, Baron Shidehara ald Please accept my sincere thanks for the welcome message contained in your telegram. I heartily share with you tween our two countries will grow in belief that the friendly relations be strength and solidity upon the basic principles embodied in the Convention ing forward to an early exchange of recently signed at Peking. I am look the ratifications of the Convention.
Both telegrams were sent in English. (THROUGH 'REUTER'S AGENCY.) TREATY IS RATIFIED.
Toxyo, February 25th. The Russo-Japanese Agreement has
ratified.
been
[FROM THE DAILY BULLETIN."]“ SIR BORALD MACLEAY, BRITISH MINISTER TO CHINA GOES ON LEAVE.
PAXING, February 24th. others were at the station this morning A large gathering of officials and to say good-bye to Sir Ronald, Macleay (British Minister to China) and Lads Macleay.
RIDING ACCIDENT..
IN PEKING.
sympathies
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REORGANISATION CONFERENCE. WINE AND TOBACCO MONOPOLIES
TO BE DISCUSSSED..
PERING, February 24th. In is understood that the Government are referring to the Conference the dia tion of tobacco and wine and spirits monopolies.."
Th
DR. SUN YAT SEN,
PERING, February 24th
Yat Sen's condition has shown ne dif- Dr. Kreig's bulletin says that Dr. Sun ference, since yesterday, but the general weakness is increasing. 115, temperature 99.1 and respiration 29
His pulse a
PROPERTY SALE. GOOD PRICES REALISED AT AUCTION IN KOWLOON. Good prices were realised at a pro- perty sale conducted by Mr. E. V. M. R. De Soaks at the China Auction Rooms yesterday afternoon.
There were eight lots put up for auc- tion, consisting of leasehold properties situated at Kowloon, and known as Nos 3,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Aimai Villaa
There were seve
several interested persons present and bidding was fairly bris, but eventually all the properties were knocked down to the Yee Hing Co., Ltd. Lot 1, with an area of 6293 square fect," and Crown Rent of 821.25, was $12,000. pat up at 840,000 and disposed of for
Lot 2, with an area of 4025 square feet, and a Crown Rent of 810.20, had an upset price of $30,000 and was sold for 834,500.
Lot 3, with an area of 3802 square-feet, and a Crown Reat of 815.65, started at
32,500. 830,000 and was knocked down for
Lot
and
5,
Saigon rice, 23 9,8 per cent.; bean oil, 60 per cent.; fire wool, 50 per cent.; and rice is selling nowadays at 87.60 to native sugar, 81 3/10 per cent. Native
810.40) a picu! according to grade, while Saigon rice is quoted at Canton at which was on February 24th, something 88.50 to 80.00 & pirul, local currency, like 28 3/4 lower than that of Hongkong. Bean oil is now selling at 86.00 4 Chin
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ese jar in Canton currency. Fire-wood of the medium grade is selling at 81.00 4 picul
tax belonging to the Central Adminän- THE SALT REVENUE The salt revenue, properly a national tration but since 1918 appropriated for subdivided by the militarists dominating local purposes in Canton, has again been the districts. General Leung Hung Kai, commanding the Szejap or the Four Dis tricts of the West River in Kwangtung has announced that he will collect the salt tax in these districts and is ap pointing an inspector to take charge of this revenue the present District Salt Inspector in Canton is Mir. T. V. Soongs. a brother-in-law Under ordinary conditions, the minimum
of Dr. Sun Tat collection of the Canton District should amount to 88,000,000 while the best. re- cord has been nearly 18,000,000 a year. Since the military. Canton office, it is mated, has sometimes interference, the failed to show more than $4,000,000.
KIDNAPPED FROM HONGKRONG.
à Cauton vernacular press report saya that a grand-son of Mui Yum Tong, a wealthy merchant of Namhoi, but now a resident of Hongkong, kidnapped from his home at Hongkong "sometime ngu, is now known to be at Kumchuk, Shun- tak. demanding, a ransom of $300,000 from The kidnappers, it is said, ars the family of the victim.
..PORT DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Chin Gee Her, managing-director of the Sunning Railroad in foyshan, appointed chairman of a commission to Southern Kwangtang, who was recently develop the port of Tung Goo, near for the undertaking. Kongmoon, has announced that a capital of nearly $500,000 has been raised abroau developing the port is being bought, ac- Machinery for cording to the Centon Press.
Lot 4, with an area, of 3876 square feet, and a Crown Rent of 815,35, had an upset price of 830,000 and went for 5,000, with an area of 1002 square feet, a Crown Rent of $10.10, was sold at the upset price of $30,000.
Lt 6. (comprising two pieces of ground) with square feet respectively, and u Crowo
of
A BANDIT EXECUTED. feet and 42 tent in the first case of 827.45, was nisc
Une Ng Chong, convicted by the disposed of at the upset price of $25,000. been involved in the recent piracy Canton military authorities as having and a Crown Rent of 824.45, was knock launch
Lot with an area of 2076 square feet, of ed down at the reserve price of 833,000.
Canton Christian College and the kapture of more 25 teachers and students, wae Lot 8, with an area of 7791 square feet, executed on February 22nd. It is upset price of 845,000, and was sold for but in spite of his youth had been and a Crown Rent of 831.10, had an that the culprit was but 20 years ol
bandit chief-
·847,500.
All the above properties are held for the residue of the term of 75 years from January 22nd, 1906, created by two Crown Leases, both dated September 22nd, 1003. with a right of renewal for a further term of 3 years as therein provided.
NEAR EAST PROBLEMS,
than
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RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST.
The West City of Canton, destroyed so largely by fire on the memorable October 16th of last, is, to bave streets from 40 to 60 feet wide upon rebuilding. according to a recent decision of the Canton Municipal Department of Public Works. This will mean a great improve ment, for some of them. were less than ALBANIA IN RUINS,
15 feet wide before the great fire, Under the auspices of the Near and
ATHLETICS. Middle East Association, a meeting was
Entries for the different events for the beld recently at 1, Haus-crescent. Lon
9th Canton Athletic Meet,
Canton, don, by permissino. of Mrs. L. Cobham.
March 16-19, are being Aled
with the General Committee in charge at the Major-General Lord Edvard Gleichen. Canton Educational Association. They president of the organisation, occupied must all be in by March 3rd. More the chair.
Balkan Committee in London, reviewed
Sir Edward Boyle, chairman of the than one-half of the $12,000 for prelimin the present situation in the Balkans, from
ary expenses of the Meet' has been rais ed. which he had recently returned. Albanis coming Far Eastera Olympiad to be Ball teams to represent China in the he described as in rains from end to end. held in Manila, next May will be select They saw three features familier alled from individual players instead of GENERAL CROZIER BREAKS LEG too much about politics and not enough Canton, to pick a volley ball team, is through the Balkans the people thinking from institutions and clubs this time. of getting to work and repairing the calling for 49 candidates for training, ravages of the war. Just as before the and from those having done the beat or pro-Russian, to-day they were either selected. The Canton Y.M.C.A. is offere war the people were either pro-Austrian during the training, a team will be pro-Italian or pro-Serbian. They had one ing facilities and great lesson to learn that they could not the candidates..
trainers to instruct auord to indulge in the luxury of these revolutions, and that the best men both parties should come together and The Military Funding Commission establish a national Government, which the Kuomintang in Canton has passed alone could save them from disruption. the bill Referring to Greece, Sir Edward describ foreign currency in Canton markete, the circulation af
·BHANGHAI, February 24th...
ed the refuges problem, the transferring shops and banks. There is a provision, The strike situation has eased-con-
except through the regular exchanga siderably during the last few days, mak- of the greatest and, at the same time, desired effect of the bill. It will not of vast numbers of the populations as one
brighter. ing the prospects of an early settlement one of the most pitiable things imagin
however, which practically destroys the
and the strikers are waiting for the case. They work! become a heavy charge of Hongkong ourtenay for their goods it There have been no demonstrations, strengthen Macedonia. Such was not the merchants may still require the payment able. It was said that these people would rate in transactions in which a party is foreign. Therefore, the foreign negotiations to open.
on the country.
PEKING, February 24th General Crozier, while riding a pony The pony injured its shaalder. yesterday, fell, breaking his leg
STRIKE AT SHANGHAI. SITUATION BECOMES DAILY MUCH EASTER.
in
BAN ON FOREIGN CURRENOY.
Canton
prohibiting