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LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH RESTER'S AGENCY.] MINERS' "WAGES. NATIONAL AGREEMENT TO BE FERMINATED ON JULÉ ALSO.
Lexpos, July 1st, "
The coal-owners have formal, notified
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY JULY 2ND,
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PARIS, July Int.
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TENNIS AT WIMBLEDON, AMERICA'S LAST HOPE GOES
DOWN IN SINGLES.
LONDON, June 30th. Though on the warm side, the weather M. Caillaux, interviewed by Ze Matin, stated that the project of a Gold Loan at Wimbledon to-day was perfect, and had bigat oufflenov, for already yester- this was reflected in the pageant of colour day the Ministry of Finner had issued on the ground. All the most fashionable considerably more untional defence bonds dress styles of the season were to be seen. the Miners' Federation" of the terminathan it has reifioonid.
Jean Borotra, the holder of the Open
tion of the antional wages agreement on
Subserilvers to the Loan will be, pro-Singles Championship, catered the semi- stage by defeating the young July 31st.
The paners have not yet tected not only against the fall but niso final ande definite proposals for a revision against the rise of the fring, as they in Oxabian, Barday, by three sets to one. of conditions, but a letter, accompanying|terest on coupons will be an irreducible Barotra began very shakily, and netting' the notifiention, indicates that the owners minimum. The loan will be the centre frequently allowed Burelay to gain a 30 lead. The shampion improved consider intend to subinit terms governed by the of crystallisation which M. ability of each district to pay its way.
The Miners National Delegates C'on- ference will consider the position on Friday.
Cailloux Exprets will lead to the stabilization of Fench currency,~ilnensi
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CAMPAIGN IN MOROCCO. SITUATION REPORTED SERIOUS
BY MISSION.
THE MICHELIN CUP. FRENCH FLYING CONTEST WON BY DOISY.
PARIS, June 30th. Alajo Pelletier Noisy who last year few from France to, Tokyo) has won the Michelin Cup, having made a circuit of France en Valenciennes, a slistänes of
kilometres.
His speed, edunting Afteen compulsory landings, worked out at 187 kilometres per hour.
TROUBLE IN HOLLAND. TWO THOUSAND BUILDERS NOW ON STRIKE.
AMSTERDAM, June 30thi Building in Amsterdam is at a stand.
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NEWS.
(THROUGH EELTER'S AGENCY).
SITUATION IN NORTH.
POORLY ATTENDED.
PEKINO, Jely, I
CHANG TSO LIN'S PLANS. HIS AIMS AS UNDERSTOOD IN -
MUKDEN. →.
PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT;]
MURDEN, JU Dist.
As any other time the movements of
widely in the foreign and vernacular KUOMINTANG MASS MEETING IS Chang Two Lin would be chronicled press, and all kinds of deductions, wiso and unwise, would be drawn from these, To-day's mass meeting in connection.
but had he wished for it the Marshal with the Shameen affair was poorly could not have secured a more effective atteniled, sine schools and colleger holdt smoke socean for his present movements than has been provided by the agitation ing aloof.
The National Flag was not displayed, originating from Shanghai find sprend- hut the Kuomintang and Red Flags vorsing throughout the country. During the past week it was reported very day that he was expected in Peking that partion- lar day, but the Press in the capital and elsewhere took no notien of the rumour, which at other times would have been featured in practically every newspaper. - Thus it is this he has made important troop dispositions without attracting much attention and has made consider able progress in the levelopment of plans designed to strengthen and con- solidate his position..
ally, however, and carried off the next will owing to the lockout of 2,000 build. made speeches,
ing workers in consequence of a wage dispúta
much in evidence,
Prominent members of the Kuombatang
The situation is otherwise quiet.
- POSITION IN SHANGHAL
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SHANGHAI, July 1st:
The memorial service for the students yesterday, was unaccompanied by violence anywhere.
The strikers
wow Fooking to Peking for a settlement, which business men as well as the extremists confidently visit to Tientsin is for a three-fold par- expect to include the concession of a pose:
umber of the Chinese demands ancon-
six games for set. Barclay, by wonder fui plaring, won the second at 7-3, and lost the next set after many hard-fought
MYSTERIOUS SABOTAGE. rallies. Barotta won the third 6-3 and Meanwhile, Mr. A. J. Cook, Secretary
had gained the advantage in the 6nal set
STRANGE CASE ON BUTCH of the Miners' Federation, arts that
when Barclay decided to come up to the
CRUISER JAVA." the publication of the owners' letter is
PARIS, June 30th.
AMSTERDAM, June 30th. to a declaration of war tantamount
The Fez correspondent of Le Temps net and with excelent smashing he again the minera.
estimates that Abdel Krim lost a drew level at three all Thereafter the
A report from Flushing tells of thousand killect and three thousand GENERAL STRIKE POSSIBLE.
wounded in the recent offensive, in which Frenchman was irresistible and he took CARKAN, July 1st. be evidently sought to strike a decisive the next three games for set and match. mysterious case of sabotage aboard the new Dutch cruiser Jern The breech 10. Anderson, the Australian, beat The Congress of the French Miners' blow regardless of the cost.
A Marseilles message states that the 11. Fisher easily in three straight sets. blocks of the guns were removed and Federation have boot approached by Parliamentary mission of investigation | Mr. Cook and have ananimously declar.has returned from Meroces. The leader. He allowed the Englishman to make mus; thrown overboard, and the rifle bands,nerted with reven
interviewed, said the situation had been takes with his approach and he displayed
An im rapier-like forehand drive which often and fire hose pipes severed.
tages his hall control was of outsanding merit and his cross court driving waserned. briliant. He won 6-1, 6-1, Broke
The police
events.
As anderstood in Mukden the Marshal's
First of all, he desires to diminate the present dual control af Peking That mens that thi voir of the The morning papers, consider the Christian General is no longer to bo
of the whole conl-mining industry, unless mediate bold offensive was necessary in had Fisher in dificulties... In the final arrested a marine suspectra of being con- sitnation settling down; hut while, the heard in the counsels of the Government,
the proposals for the reduction of wages are withdrawn in all roal-Gelds by July
27th
CHINESE IN FRANCE. FRENCH AUTHORITIES
PACED
WITH DIFFICULTIES.
ed in favour of a thaited general' strike critical and remained serious
order to save French prestige with the tribesmen. The movement of troops! would be impossible after the advent of the rains in October.
LATEST CABLES. FRENCH AIR ACTIVITIES.
Feż. July 1 A communique states, that the Riffs are developing an offensive on a large scale against the French sectors on the Paris. July 1st.
Centre and East fronts. They are invad The French authorities are experiene-fing the French lines at several points.
French aeroplanes are active and have ing diffenity in disposing of unwanted bombed the post at Housden, commanded Chinese against whom writs have been by the brother of Abd el Krim. ined in connection with the incident" at the Chines Legation, French, polica escorted sen Chinese to a point on the Belgium Frontier where they expelled
them.
Immediately the puller had turned) their backs, the French authorities were advised that the Chinese, had entered at
another point on the frontier but again they were frustrated, owing to the Bel. gian Government ordering a close watch on the whole line.
Finally the unwanted Chinese were taken to Strasbourg, where tory success fully entered Germany,
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BRITAIN AND INDIA. LORD BIRKENHEAD'S "VIEWS ON THE FUTURE.
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P. AND O. BANK. DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER CENT. DECLARED.
Lacoste heat Jacob, the Indian Davis Cup player, at his own game, a long base- line duel materialising. The Indian was a master of style and he stroked with besatiful rhythm, while his forchand driving to the corners was most neearate..
The Frenchman mastered him in the long rallies, his hitting heing more powerful, and he passed him at the net whenever up, Lacoste, whose placing he came throughout was magnificent, won 6-3, 6-8, 6-0, 6-4.
America's inst hope went down before the imperturbable Cochet, though Ben- nessey took the first two sets. Cochet led 6-2 in the first, but Hennessey redeemed a poor start and with accurate and hard driving squared at 7-7. Deuce was thrice enlied before the American secured the decisive point.
LATEST UABLES.
CONFIDENCE IN PANGALOS.
ATWESS, July 1st. The Assembly, to-day, pasacu a vote confidence in l. Fungalos by 193 to 14
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DEBTS OF ITALY. FURTHER CONFERENCES ARE
"INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
WASHINGTON, June 30th.
frenzied excitement is lulled there is no and it is believe here that Marshal weakening of the shipping strike or Feng Yu Hsiang will withdraw without boycott movement.
a
Yesterday's deminstration consisted of procession paying homage to the dead and speeches demanding national rights."
All is quiet this morning, FORTHCOMING, NEGOTIATIONS.
PERING. July ist. Signor Cerruti (the Italian Minister) in an interview with Reutgy" this after-
By
resistance, and without protest. forcing Feng's troops entirely out of Peking, Marshal Chang will remove the
marred the relations between the Provi securce of the occasional irritation which
sional Chief Executive and himself. In other words, no lender but Chang him--
will have the car of Marsha! Tuan- a very satisfactory arrangement jadeed→
for Chang.
His second object, having accomplish- led the best, is to make arrangements for Further conterences for the funding of noon, confirmed that hehe Treuch the maintenance of the large force of the Italian War Deist have been indefinitely Minister and the Amerient l'hory troops mustered ander his banner. The postponed. Signor Alberti is immediately
Shantung Cannot provide for the Feng- tien troops quartered within its borders, and financial assistance must be obtain ed.. The new unified" administration
Twice in the second, Hennesey was within a print of winning at 83, hat proceeding to Rome. An akan state-Iffices will represent the interested Three Eastern Provinces, it is admitted, Cochet pulled up to 3-4 only to see ment has been issued in which Signor Powers at the forthcoming negotiations enn support the Manchurian armies, but LONDON, June 30th. The net profit of the P. and O, Banking Hennessey carry off the next game for Alberti contends that the fiscal pressare in Peking. Corporation for the year ended, Uch set. In the third, Hennessey lost his in Italy is relatively higher than in
on two successive occasions, countries. Italy's national income is tax Rervice
ve game. 31st, 1923. is £136.215.
It is proposed to pay a dividend of Eve the Frenchman outdriving him and finding six times greater than the United the side-lines consistently. Cochet play. State's and Italy's post-war expenditure per cent., and to carry forwarded a careful base line game and won at on the Army and Navy, reckoned in gold, In connection placing 235,000 to
LATEST GABLES.. reserve and writing off £3,000 from the B-1. In the fourth, Cochet carried the to less than before the war.
nessey heat himself by overdriving. The premises, it is noted that these increnses attack to the net, and in the final set Hen. hare doubtless been made as a matter Frenchman won 7-8, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0,
REASON FOR POSTPONEMENT. of prudence, in view of the unsettled con-
In the semi-finals, Borotra meets Cochet,
WASHINGTON, July 1st. and Anderson meets Lacoste. ditions in the Far East.
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CRICKET AT HOME. WARWICK WIN SENSATIONAL
GAME AGAINST SUSSEX,
Funa,
for
of conquest in the Doubles. Borotra and
It is stated that the eonference, for
Signor Cerruti stated that discussions with the Chinese delegates, which were expected to begin on July 6th, would be to be provided fox Matshal Tuan will strictly limited to arriving at a settle be asked to earmark certain funds of meat of the Shanghai affair. Other the Tsinpu and Peking-Mukden Rail- questions as to the Mixed Court and the ways for this purpose as well as to" re-
recent wa
The Frenchmen continued their march funding Italy's war debt, has been post-organisation of the International Settlr-pay Chang a proportion of the 80 mil- Lacoste defeating L 4. Godfree and 3. poned owing to the desire of the Italian ment, which the Chinese Government hadian dollars which he expended in 'the
to additional H. P. Wheatley after a thrilling game. Cossioners be optin Italy, apacity vinced a desire to take up, will require
Also in the The score was 8-2. 9-7, 10-8. third round, the Italo-Hungarian pair. De Morpurgo and De Kehrling, eliminated the Americans, Bice and Garland, after losing the first set, by 68, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2
In the fourth round of the Women's Doubles, Mdle. Suzanne Lenglen and
LATEST CABLES. VICTORY FOR MISS FRY.
LONDON, July 1st. The weather at Wimbledon to-day was gloriously het. With two British and French lies in the semi-finals, it wan decidedly Ladies Day on the centre court,
to say.
(THEOGGR REUTÈL'× AGENCY,]: SLUMP IN CURRENCIES.
LONDON, July 1st. Reparations currencies slumped heavily
French francs fell to 108.60 and Belgian LO 309.20.
(REUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE.) THE SHEPHERD CASE. ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED OF
SECOND MURDER CHARGE..
CHICAGO, July 1st.
to be the subject of a further conference, at which the Powers concerned must in. dividually be represented.
BIRKENHEAD ON CHINA. STUDENTS SADLY NEGLECTING- TEACHING" OF CONFUCIUS,
LONDON, June 30th. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Central Asian Society, Lord Birkenhead referred to the position in China, where
Chang Tso Lin's third aim is to cure the awkward situation created by the failure of Cheng Shi Phi, the former Tuchun of Shantung" to assume the tuchunship of Anhui to which he h been appointed. Of course Cheng has I good reason for his failure: be bas no troops and witbout these he could not hope to establish himself in the new post. It is believed that Cheng will resign and that Marshal Chang will then be in a position to secure the post for m man of his own choice. T
Having accomplished the foregoing, Chang Tso Lin may be said to have con- solidated his position. But after that
LONDON, June 30th. "Playing on the Garison Ground at Colchester, Northamptonshire defeated Essex by 189 runs. Northanta batted first and scored 141, Jupp making 50, LONDON, June 30th. and Hipkin taking six wickets for Miss Ryan entered the semi-final by de- this morning, under the lead of the Essex replied, with 112,feating the Australian pair, Miss Boydettian lire, which depreciated to 141. Speaking at the immer of the Central Clark taking four wickets
34 and Mrs, Utz, 6-0, 6-2. Asian Society, Lord Birkenhead made runs and Jupp five wickets for 34 runs Northants compiled 30 in their second brief referenes to India and declared em- venture, Jupp scoring 70 and Bellamy' phatically that Britain must continue to b. Esses could only respond with 181. of which Perrin made 67. Jupp took sustain exclusive responsibility for the
seven wickets for 71 raus. protection of India. We must never close Playing at Birmingham, Warwick de feated Sussex by nine wickets. Sussex our eyes to the realities of a situation batted brst and made $43, Cux scoring which might ensily be rendered danger. Warwick went in to make 222, Wyatt which was packel like sardines in a tin scoring 35. In their second innings by 143, the queue having waited sinen. 2 ous The fundamental fact of the Indian Sussex made 330 for eight wickets and a.. for admission,
The multi-coloured parasols and gay situation is that we went to India "cen- declared, Holmes being top scorer with turies ago, composing with the sharp edge 160, not out. Warwick went in with a summery toilettes "made the scene abril-foster son, by the administration of germs principal enemies of the Empire, whether not. of the sword differences which would have big task, but the only three batamen who liant one.
the wicket each scored over submerged and destroyed Indian civiliza went to tion. We went there. on, that basis and
century, 2 being scored for the loss "we hold it by that charter, and it is true of only one wicket. The batsmen were to any to-day that if we left India to Parsons 124, Smith 130, pot ou, and morrow would be submerged by the Calthorpe 109, not ont. same anarchical and sanrderous distur Playing at Nottingham, Lalicashire frst innings win over Notts. bances as in the days of Clive. No man
gained a was entitled to speak as a representative Lancashire batted first and made 329, of Britain and a momentary trustee of Makepeace scoring 78, Hallows 48 and India, whether Labour, Liberal or Con- Ernest Tyldesley 114 servative, who would find himself in a with 242, Walker making 52 and George position in which it was possible for him Gunn 58. In their second innings Lan- to liquidate the obligations of history with cashire made 251 Watson scoring 62 honour. (Cheers).
and Barnes 50. Notts failed to make who has just
it was found that students were un- accountably" neglecting the immortal The Grand Jury has ncquitted Shepherd learning of Confucius and reading the what? Will Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang of the charge of murdering Mrs Emma columns of English newspapers. McClintock, mother of his millionaire
COTTON INDUSTRY. EFFECT OF UNREST IN CHINA FELT.
Five shilling tickets, were selling out- side for thirty shillings.
.4.
In the semi-final Miss Joan Fry beat Madame Billout by 6-2, 4-6, 6-3,
BARLIER CABLES.
COLONIAL - APPOINTMENTS. Notts replied THREE NEW POSTS ARE GÄZETTED:
Loxnox, June 20th,
Sir Samuel Wilson,
16 years ago..
The acquittal, mentioned on June 27th, w45 n charge of having similarly murdered his foster son,
on
ADMIRAL COONTZ. STATES U.S.
FLEET EAGER TO LEAVE FOR AUSTRALIA.
Bosouci, July 1st. Prior to the departure of the United Sintes. Flect for Australia, Admiral
The
remain for ever. quiescent? Certainly Karakhan will doubtless.sce to that.
+
in China, Egypt and India, were, the students, who were most certain that the
HOME POLO. Empire was doomed and damned and that they were the proper instruments of
INDIAN TEAM BEATEN. its immediate dissolution. China was
"CHUCKKER"] Lay the happy hunting ground of Bolshevista. China's development and the part to be For the first time since their arrival in played in the extrication of China from England the famous Jodhpur team were her present dilemmas by Britain, the put to a really severe best at Rochampton United States, Japan and the European on May 23rd. This was in the Whitney
Brigadier Gened from Jamaica, has Coontz sent a message in the people of nations required the most careful After Cup, a tournament played on the handi the required number of runs and when been appointed Permaeant Under Secre-Australasia, expressing the men's eager- tion of everyone who was familiar with cap. The Indians were set the task of
time was called their score stood at 1:8 for three wickets, Carr being top scorer. with 102, not out,
tary for the Colonies.
Sir Gilbert Grindle will be his deputy. Sir Charles Davis has been made Per- Playing at Derby, Kent defeated manent Under 'Secretary for Dominion
Affaire. Derby by five wickets. Derby batted
Sir Samuel Wilson, K.C.M.G.. [General S Erst and scored 154, B, Hillwood scor- fing 61, and Cornwallis taking five wickets K.B. F. C.B., who is 52 years old, baa Keat could only reply heen Captain General and Governor-in- Chief of Jamaien since 1924. After service
for 56 Tuna.
ness to depart on the cruise to renew old acquaintances and make many new ones. WOMEN IN POLITICS. REPUBLICAN LADY GAINS SEAT IN CONGRESS.
LONDON, June 30th. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. P. J. Hannon, who drew attention to
LOWELL, Mass: July 1st the serious effect of the disturbances in with 120, Horsley taking five wickets in the Great War, the held his arst
Mrs Edith Rogers (Republican) defeat China upon the Lancashire cotton indus for 20 runs. In their second inning, Colocial appointment as Governor and Mr. Lugene Foss Democrat) for a try, Mr. A. M. Samuel said the Govern- Derby made 314, Jackson contributing ment would of course take any steps in es. Freeman, took four wickets for 35 Commander-in-Chief, Trinidad and To-seat in Congress vreaut owing to the
Kent did extremely well in their bago, from 1921 to 1994. He served with death of Mr. Rogers,
distinction in the South African campaign, runs. second innings, scoring 310 for five and in the late war, his decorations in-
Harding
and wickets
three French and one Belgian Seymour 119.
honour. He was mentioned in despatches | KELL M.C.C.
seven times,
their power to safeguard these and other British interests.
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made
CAMBRIDGE.
LONDON, June 30th.
*** HABLIER CABLES: SHIPPING BOARD BOATS. TWO HUNDRED VESSELS TO
HE SCRAPPED.
China's problems.
INCOME TAXAT HOME.
conceding a start of goals to Temple-
ton, team comprising Capt. M. King- scote, Major G., Phipps Hornby, Major FW. Barrett, and Capt the Hon. F Guest.
Jodhpur Midway through the outch looked like accomplishing their task easily In spite of the fact that the soft People who contemplate retiring to enough. Great Britain in the near future may be ground was all against allem, they bad interested to know what income tax they established a lead of goals to $1 by the will have to pay. For a married couple end of the fourth phukker. It seemed an long odds that they would pass com Even her fortably into the next without children the figuies for
they failed to add advantage fu unearned income are:-
INCOME. £250
ALDUNT.
300
350
2 0 710 18.1
400
17 10
39-10
52
10
73 10
02 10
auto
hangany
the fifth period,
to the result oft An amazo
struggle int
over
doubt
ther Templeton
"attacked persistent Kings
cote scored twice."
ball from
SHORTER HOURS IN FUTURE. Over 84 per cent, of the spinners of
Sir. Gilbert Grindle. KCMG, CB. American cotton have given the under- taking asked for by the Federation of
has been Assistant Under Secretary of Cotton Spinners Associations, to reduce TE MU. beat Cambridge University State at the Colonial Office since 1912, their hours 87 wackly.
by 31 runs. The MC.C. made 30 in and is 50 years of age. He was trained It is stated that the owners of two their first innings (Titchmarah 110, as & Barrister, and entered the Colonial million spinners oude the federation Hendrim 68, and Franklin 59), and de- Office in 1806. have also signified their pillagness to flared their second innings after making Sir Charles Davis, K.C.M.G., who is carry out the undertakin
220 for 4 wickets (Hendren '54). Cam- 59, entered the Colonial Office in 1897. ing 817,000 tons The bids included one The new hours will crate from ly bridge scored 123 (Bennet 51) and 144 and has been Assistant Under Secretary of 81,370,000. The veals are being sold If there are children the amounts would team was probably due to lack of cond**
(Haig 5 wickets for 34).
of State for the Colonies since 1921.]
for scrapping.:
WASHINGTON, June 30th Twenty bids were received at the sale of 200 Shipping Board vessels aggregat
be a little less
119 10
13 10
182: 10:
212 10
the throw-in, that player made a delight approach shot, and with another fine drive plated his side abend. A little Inter Major Barrett scored after a good ran by Capt Kingscote, and Templeton were left winners of a remarkable game by goals to 7. The sudden collapse of the Indian
tion of their ponies.
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