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CABLES..
LATEST, QABLES. THROUGH RAUTER'S AGENCY.]
COMMUNISTS IN FRANCE. TWO OUTRAGES TAKE PLACE
IN PARIS.
READY FOR MAY DAY.
THE DONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH,
POLISH POLICE NIP COMMUNIST PLOT IN THE BUD.
WARSAW, April 4th.
The Polish political pulice, of the Eastern Borderlands, have arrested several hundred Conamnists on a charge of planning terrorist outrages for Mar THREE YOUTHS ARE SLAIN,
Day. A considerable quantity of explo- PARIS. April 24th.
sives has also been seized together with Three herents of M.“ Millerand's large, suns of foreign currency, allegedly organisation, •Patriotic Youth."
emanating from Soviet emissarias, several killed and right injured fast evening.of whem have also been arrested. when they fell into an ambush, of Com,,
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manists as they returned from the Mini- cipal Election meeting, presided over by Deputy Taittinger. To Communists bave been arrested.
There was a further outrage at mid- night, when M. Taittinger and his frienals were going to the station. They were fired upon from a doorway: two were hit as the remainder were preparing for The wreck, of their assailants, when a gang of 50 emerged from a side street zual compelbut the Millerand adherents: „ło take refuge in an underground station. Min whither the gang followed them. Millerand party escaped after a fight."
THEIR MAJESTIES RETURN.
GIVEN WARM WELCOME · BY PARIS PRESS,
PARIS, April 24th. Their Majesties. King George' and Queen Mary, on their homeward journey, arrived here this morning. They were.
arrely by the Slanjess and "Mar- chioness of Crewe,
POLES AND CZECHS.
AT WARSAW.
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Warsaw. April 24th. Three agreements between Poland and Czecho-Niuvakia—namely, commercial, ar- bitration and liquidation-bare heen
signed.
ZEEBRUGGE ANNIVERSARY. SURVIVORS HEARTILY CHEERED
IN BELGIUM.
Zuazudor, April gård. Before Their Majesties arrived, the survivors from the Calidon marched along the befagged Mole to the mons-- ment and Werd frantically cheered, especially the invalided survivors, many of whom were limping supported b
sticke
King Albert was in khaki uniform and wore the crimson sash of the Order
at the moaamant.
FAR EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
¡From Our Own Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI OPIUM CASE,
SOME STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS"
IN MIXED COURT,
NATIONALITY OF MR. EZKA.
1925
CANTON NEWS.
FROM CHINESE cokaroNDENT. 1 THE COMMANDEERING OF RIDE JUNKS.
7.
MILITARY TRAINING IN JAPAN.
ilare dghters on the battle-feld are not what Japan chiedy needs, according to some Japanese editors, whó declare, Fow ever, that while the people should hold fast to the idea of peace, yet they must be ready to defend themselven if the As à protest against the recent pam-casion arise. The question of military mandearing by troops at Boccas Tigris training is brought to the for: by the adoption of a a resolution by the Japan of more than 15 jusks full or rica im-Cultural Association to the effect that ported from Hongkong the leading "Big Preparatory military training for young men, pther than schoolboys and studenta Four-Rice-Guilds in Canton har-inis desirable-This is a greater question" structed their agencies in Hongkong to muddle-grade schools and technical ook than the introduction of training into
ccare consignments to that city for the legen, says the Cienka Mainichi, which in time being." The labour unions depen forms as further; dent on the rice trade for their living have co-operated with the rice guilds in
benn
The belief is
"The number of schoolboys and students in this country is only 10 per cent of all young men. If this resolution be put into operation, military training
per cent The subjects for lessons in add-grade schools, and technical cok Irges being varied, military training will
a heavy burden. "But the circumstances are entirely different in the case of young men in general, Their daily life is more varied than that of schoolboys and studenta. military training is will work an evil I too great importance be attached to
not
Skakantan, April · 24th, There were some startling developments of the Bath. The unveiling was saluted in the Mixed Court to-day daring the by the guas of the Caledon and the shore hearing of the Caaton Road, Opium Case, seeking redress.. So far the rice junks will be practised upon the, remaining 10%. Batteries, the Belgian and British bords The British Assessor, Mr. A. F. Martin taken at the Boccas, estimated to be THREE AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED playing the National Anthems.
read a statement from the Chinese Gov-worth more than $500,000, in cargo alone. At the conclusion of the speeches, therurnt in which they refused to recog. I have not been released.
that only a part of the cargo seized British sailors and members of the Bri. the Spanish Consul's right, te confer tish and Belgian societies laid wreaths extraterritorial rights upon other than has consumed by the troops.
Spanish subjreta.
forts have been made by the guilds The Court decided that Mr. N.. E. Bancerned to give warning nguinst parintuence upon young men. They would Barn had lost his British nationality, hechase of this rice by inhabitants around `now becomes a Turkish subject. Therefore the fort at Boccas Tigris. The rien any charge brought by him must be heard by the amor of thể day and the Court as constituted will proceed with the case. Mr. Fischer and M. da Bae Marsoulies, representing Mr. Fra
Mr. Badanashville respectively,- The decision is likely to involve other and unions, and result in the abandonment of asked pärmissing to retire from the case; the proposal to construct a "Boating dock at this was refuse at Walsh Isaed."
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M. Bencs has departed for Prugute.
EARLIER CABLES.
'OUTRAGE AT SOFIA,
OULOFF MEETS HIS DEATH AT
HANDS OF POLICE.
SOFIA, April 3rd.
The police unearthed Oulaf, one of Minkoff's chief confederates, and called upon him to surrender. Ouloff refused. and he was shot dead.
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WALSH ISLAND "BLACK." SYDNEY ENGINE DRIVERS' LATEST DECLARATION.
SYDNEY, April 23rd. "In connection with their demand for increased wages, the engine drivers have declared Walsh Island "black"
TENNIS SENSATION. ANDIAN COUNCIL INSTRUOT
FYZEE AND JACOB...
LABONE, April 23rd. The Council of the Indian Tennis Association has instructed Fyzee and Jacob to give the Lawn Tennis Associa tion the necessary undertaking and settle the matter of the Paris visit."
LATEST CABLES.
STATEMENT TO THE PRESS.
Sevis. April 4th. Vieneral Rousseff, Minister of the Ia The newspapersca in lengthy articles.terior told a party of foreign newspaper warmly welcome the visit and' congrata-
correspondents that evidence in the Jare the King on his recovery.
possession of the Government showed that Communist societies in Moscow and
The Indian Association does not ques athers in close touch with them balticn the English body's right to act as organien bauds throughout Bulgaria.it did. bat questions its method, notably Members of these are drawing a monthly the latter's failure to communicate with subsity from their task-masters, at the the former so far as the Indian. Davis Kremlin, with a bonus for each crime (up players were concerned. committed. The total arrests have_not
A PRIVATE VISIT Their British Majestics are staying in Consequently a representative of the "Paris incognite at their own request. French Gotempat was present at the station The Prowd misty British. sebeered their Majesties on their arrival at the British Embassy, where they Urove these. The King is if
19 excellent with; he laidia wreath on the tom
exereded 1,500. The straggle against anarchy will be carried on unitedly. Bulgaria desired peace, but wax forced to She
of the unknown soklice at the gh the spectre of Communism. Are de Trinuphe, this afternoon.
FARMERS IN RUSSIA,
GOVERNMENT NOW GRANTING. LABOUR FACILITIES.
Moscow, April 24th.
appled to the civilised world for moral support in her hour of trial and suffer
ing.
EARLIER OABLES.
THE BELGIAN CABINET."
SUCIALIST CONGRESS ·AFFIRMS FUTILITY OF PARLEYS,
The Hosta News Agency states that a decree has been issued, facilitating the engaging of agricultural workers by farrera, permitting the non-observance
BRUSH, April 23rd. of the eight-hour day at certain seasons. The Socialist Congress passed a ré- Furthermore the Government has pre-solution, affirming the futility of con- pared a Bill; permitting the opening of tinuing the negotiations with the other, private industrial enterprises employing parties with the view to the formation "not inere thus twenty persons,, úpon of a Cabinet.
notice being given to the authoriti Enterprises with not more than Workers will be allowed to open, sub- ject to permission from the district uthorities, But these rmploying more must obtain a special Government con-
brasion.
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RED TRADE UNIONS.
AVELCOME - RESULTS OF RECENT..
CONFERENCE IN LONDON.
Moscow, April 24th.
This decision marks a breakdown in the inter-party consultations, which bave been proewing during the past week in an aiti as wearing a Callinet with, a working majority.
SUEZ CANAL" RETURNS....
BRITISH TONNAGE EXCEEDS HALF THE TOTAL.
LONDON, April 3rd. The shipping returns for the Suez Canal, for the year 1994 show that of
FOOTBALL AT HOME.
LATESTS. RESULTS OF GAMES IN LEAGUE
LONDON, April 23rd. The following, are results of to-day's matches in the English football League:-
Third Division (south); Aberdare 1, Swindon 1. Norwich 4, Northampton 0.
LATEST, CABLES. ARECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE)
RUM-RUNNERS TO U.S.A. BRITISH ATTITUDE EXPLAINED AT ST. GEOBOWS-DAY DINNER.
PLADELPHIA. April 24th.
Counsel stated that Mr. Undanashville was absent from Shanghai on "holiday. The Court ordered that 3o be cabled to return immediately.
VIAN
fixed for
A he was unable to furnish a houd of (1_3913,
guild and unions, are calling for the re- tease of rice captured, suggesting that the military, authorities should pay for their rice like the rent of the people.
OFFICERS RICHSHAS.
to spend too much energy for mili- tary training at the ancritice of the full development of their mental activities This is why we call military training for young men in general a great ques- tion.
The nuthorities concerned may plead that the purpose of military training for young men in general is to promote their moral use, and to achieve the fall development of their physique. but the truth is that military training gives in- art of fighting. Moral and physical cul- structions to young er mainly in the
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Mr. George Bow, an American return, ed student, now acting as Commissioner of Public Utilities in Canton Miniciture are only subsidiary. pality, had the courage the other day to insist that pullers of private rizshas owned by military officers should take gut license numbers and pay for their registration.
This Osaka daily believes that some.
The special hearing
According to the Chines Bajomercial "Tuesday, Mr. Ezra was held in custody Mr. Chan Kim Tong of Wing Fat, Hongkong, captured by bandite in troops uniform when visiting Cantont recently is still, missing. The Bandits ask for $48,000,
Red
PROPERTY OF BANNERMEN,
In connection with the above cable it should he stated that Messrs. NE B Ezra and G. Dadanashville have charged. Vib Tsung Woo, before the Mixed Court. Shanghai, with disposing of opium, oh
Upon intervention of Dr. Wo Chan tained "by unlawful means, The came for hearing on March 27th before Chin, Chief of the Commissarint of Mr. A. J. Martin and Magistrate Kuan.
Foreign Affiars in Canton, the Gener alleged cases of opium were it is so that case de per bond alisimo, (dir. Hu San Min) has decided
to return to the Manchurian charitabl. fron Vladivostock frie Turkish port.
claimed damages
to amount $1,296,000. The rainal charge brought institutions their confiscatel property by Mr. Krza was hold up by the question upon payment of one-half of the upset of nationality. Mr. Ezra claimed Spanish
'The
sort of training is necessary for the peo ple, especially for the younger generation who form the centre of national strength but it insists that the training must It should be training in the widest sense. compris lessons necessary for all lines of activities in their daily life. In other words, we are told, the intellect, morality and physique must be fully trained in air education for citizenship. Julgjog from the present state of affairs in Japan, it is averred, the people do not want wish knowledge in regard to economy, in the mere art of fighting, but training politics, and the professions, which is necessary for their daily activities. Wo read then :
"They wish to make themselves a pet, ple of janerial principle, yet at the same time" they are ready to take up arms in the event of a national emergency. Their.
nationality, based on an agreement he. Pries on which they were to be sold.tainly mauifold, Mere military training
tween the Spanish and Turkish Govert. ment agreement unconfirmed by the Chinese Government, whose reply verify- ing the assertion bas just been reveived by the Assessor, Mr. A. J. Martin. I'
[FROM THE DAILY BULLETIN."}
SOVIET AND "JAPAN. AMBASSADOR REACHES TOKYO FROM MOSCOW,
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up is to make themselves a strong nation, quite capable of maintaining political independence and economia prosperity. They will not be content with being mere fighters on the battle- told.
The means for such training are cere
recalled that a It may
is too partial. though it is necessary. Kuomintang
mandate repudiated all But the system of military training of and grants awarded to the Manchurian past is futile. Whenever the bri- tish people recollect the last Great Strug- "Bannermen by the old Ching Dynasty. gle, they take pride in the efficient syn- Most of the 2.000 Manchu homes, recently tein of their national training. They Bay
that British soldiers were obedient and.. converted into public property by fore truly faithful to their duties, but that ing the Manchus to surrender their they were given a wider scope for initia- tive in lighting. They were superior premises, are-still-unsold for want of
in this point to German soldiers, who buyers
behave like puppets in action on tho battle-feld.
BASEBALL FOR BENEFIT... The American, Japanese, and Chinese baseball teams in Canton will play a
SHIKONOSEKI. April 23rd. The Soviet Ambassador to Japan, Dr.rs of games April 25th and 26th on the Kopp, arrived this morning, from Kwangtung University campus diamond
Moscow.
The Mainichi, in the course of a lead-
St. George's Day Dinner last night,ing article, welcomes Dr. Kopp's arrival provided the British Ambassador (Siras indicating Soviet eagerness to carry Fame Howard with an opportunity for out the treaty, while Japan has not yet correcting misconceptions in America in appointed an Ambassador to Moscow. connection with the British attitude The paper emphasises the importance
economic co-operation. toward the mingunning and drug ques-
tions,
J.
Sir Esané said every decent-minded nian and man of responsibility in England. deplored the abuse of the British Flag for the purpose of violating the liquor laws of the United States. He added that though somet
arrests had been made, which he thought were not quite within the terms of the Liquor Treaty, the British Government had refrained from
The axecutive committee of the Red seaborne traffic 6,192 vessels, willing in view of the nature of the te
International Trade Unions have passed
gross tonnage of 34,500,000, passed through
THE OPIUM TRADE
of
THROCOK LECTER'S AGENCY,]
ARRIVAL IN TOKYO.
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ROUGH SEAS ÁT TAKU.
"LIGHTSHIP ROCKED AND LAMP
IS EXTINGUISHED.
the
This contention shows that mechanical training cannot make an efficient army, and also that the training for a nation.
must naturally be varied in its scope
Excursions, en masse or by individuals, Siefd for the benefit of the Dr. Sun Yat Sen
sport en masse or by individuals and a variety of equipment for mental Memorial Fund; The band of the 1st and physical culture must be provided Division of the Cantonese Army will be for public training. The masses must in attendance. President Chan Lu of be given instruction in their daily work the Kwangtung University and Commis
and profession. What is most urgently
tion are expected formally to open the sports and athletic games are all pas
lessons in morality. sioner Hsu Chung Ching of Public Educa required for young men and boys ar
Excursions, field game by throwing or receiving the firsttimes, but their final objective is mantel ball Quite social event will be made and physical culture."! out of the occasion, it is believed.
DEMONSTRATION" BY WORKERS.
EMPIRE WIRELESS. SELECTION OF AUSTRALIA'S
It is estimated that upwards of 10,000 workers connected with the Jewellery, Jade, Gold and Silverwares, Pearls, Ivory. Embroidery, Fur, and other Guilds
NEW STATIONS. involved in the newly proposed. luxury TOKYO, April 24th.
tax of Canton surrounded Government
Another-defrite step forward "in the Dr. Kopp, Russian "Ambassador, baa House during the afternoon and night of creation of Empire wireless communica
April 2nd, Beeking to have the tax arrived here.
tion has been taken by the selection of abolished. The workers have been thrown sites in Australia for beam-transmitting out of employment by the recent suspen- receiving stations for the purpose of the sion of trade as a silent protest against proposed direct service between Austra the new imposta. In response' in then, England, and Canada. Some delay petition of the workers, the Civil Gor has occurred since the Amalgamated crnor has ruled that the matter should Wireless Company concluded its contract. be referred to the Commissariat of with the Marconi Company for the eres Fianoce for action, but the Commissariation of stations early in December owing bas asserted that it is only enforcing a to the desirability of choosing the most measure handed down by the Gener-quitable sites on technical and other alissimo, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, who is now grounds.. Subject to the desire for the dead. The scene was not so pathetic as erection of main stations within a reaBOG- one would think; it appeared more like able distance either of Melbourne ar abip, dislocating the mechanism and ex-a lantern' parade on festival occasions, Sydney, the company's experts conducted friends and relatives bringing food and extensive tests regarding the climate and drink to those participating in the contour of the country, unimpeded radia
and avoidance of interference owing to proximity of mountains and cities. The ultimate choice fall upen
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TIETOIN, April 23rd. Heavy seas rocked the Taku Light.
a resolution, welcoming the results of the Canal, and transit receipts were Fcs. the recent Anglo-Russian Conference in 186,500,000. London and appealing for world-wide Ships #ying the British Bag supplied support of their aim at international 59.8 of the total percentage of tonnage, by financial considerations. The British tinguishing the light.."
trade union unity."
THE S.S. RHESUS." TO RELOAD" AND - CONTINUE HER VOYAGE.
PORT SAID, April 24th. The Captain of the steamer" "Rhesus, which had a collision at Deversoir
reach with the M.S. Canton, on April
followed by:-Dutch vessels, 9.9; Ger- man, 6.6; French, 6.3; Italian, 5.9; Japanese, 35; and American 3.1.
M. CAILLAUX And budget.
FRENCH "FINANCE MINISTER
TAKES CHARGE.
PARIS, April 23rd.
13th, has decided to reload the cargo On the fifth anniversary of his banish- discharged at Port Said. The vessel is ment by the Senate, M. Caillaux re- now proceeding to Alexandria, where appeared there to-day and took charge it will discharge sufficient cargo to cn- of the Budget discussions æble it to enter dry dock. Afterwards the
It is noteworthy that there was no
cargo will be rmhipped. The damaged demonstration, which was in marked
In connection with the opium trade, Sir Esad said that it was absurd to say the Government of India was actuated
Ambassador nasessed India's opium re venue at 3 par erpt, of the total, or about right cents annually per capita.
EARLIER GABLES.
MR. HOUGHTON WELCOMED.
"UNITED STATES, AMBASSADOR
REACHES PLYMOUTH:
LONDON, April 23rd. Mr, Houghton, the new American Am- bassador to the Court of St. James, ne companied by his daughter, Miss Matilda Houghton, arrived at Plymouth, where he was accorded a civil welcome,
My, Houghton confined himself to dis cussing the voyage and Americar associa tions with Plymouth. He denied that he had a scheme for the limitation of
The Lightship has been temporarily re- demonstration. placed by an ice-breaker.
Owing to the heavy leas during the week-end, the West Coyote dragged her nachor, and she collided with the Kyodo Maru and Hungles.
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tion,
ictoria.
COMMUNIST OF THE PRINCE.
Mr. David Kirkwood, M.P.. Opening a sale of work on behalf of Govanhill and branch of the Independent Labour party
Two beam-transmitting stations" wif be erected six miles south of Bellan, on the main road between Molbourne England in two directions, the and Ballarat, one communicating
other
with
Montreal. Two beam receiving stations
All three vessels were seriously damaged the scenes in the House of Commons, will be erected about fifteen miles from
in Glasgow on March 14th, referred to
above water.
There were no casualties.
STEIKE AT SHANGHAI.
WATER-FRONT COOLIES DEMAND -INCREASE OF PAY:-
SHANGHAI, April 23rd.
the second of which, resulted in his sus. Melbourne between the towns of Keilor pension. He repeated that he had no end ill-will against any man, although the Sydenham. In both cases the stations will be operated distant control from.
by particular path he had trod had made Melbourne. Feeder stations will be for him many enemies. Personally erected in the other capital cities He added, "I have none, and the Prince The work of erecting maats and build- of Wales comes under that category inga, connecting lines, and plant general- have nothing personally against him has commenced, and is expected to be but those who vote for the Prince of concluded by the end of the year, or Wales or for Royalty are no use to toe., soon alter The selection of siter was You could not have it two ways: it was made with a view to the subsequent ereo- About 200 waterfront coelies struck this atterly impossible to have great wealth. tion of additional stations communicat
ing with other countries. Both ter expended on one thing and expect to
railway systems.
portion of the cargo will be recondition-1 contrast with the recue in the Chamber armaments in his pocket, and be decline morning for an increase of nay, causing get it on the other. You had to make are easy of access to main roads and
Edat Alexandría.
on the 21st inst
to discuss the funding of the Italian and French debta to America.
a slight dislocation in handling cargoes your chaise