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LONDON, July 18th
A seasation has been caused at the conclusion of the Amateur Athletic Asso-
Messages from here and Berlin state that the French evacuation of the Ruhr.ciation's Championship meeting at Stan • which is to be completed by July 31st, ford Bridge, for which there was a strong is proceeding quietly, and unostenta foreign entry. tiously.
The Secretary, at the presentation of the trophies, stated that two medals"
A thinning-out policy is preferred to the more conspicuous and spectacular.exearned by the American, Murchison, in pedient of marching out with flying colours advocated-2} years ago.
Bochum and Recklinghausen were éva cuated on July 15th in the quietest fashion. Gelsenkirchen will be evacuatari on July 19th, Rattinges on the 20th, and the last French Colonial troops will leave the Ruh, on Monday.
Many billets have already been released at Essen nad Duesseldorf, but reports of the imminent evacuation of Duessel dorf and Duisburg is the Bubzort are premature.
FRENCH IN MOROCCO." GOOD WORK BY AIRCRAFT.
-FE, July 17th
A communiqué records strong action by Freach aircraft against enemy and reports that French columns are marching through the country West of Leben, reassuring the population, whom The Riffs are trying to win over.
The message adds "The situation is Riff politien! still serious owing to "efforts and penetrations through our
lines,"
RIFF ATTACKS REPULSED,
TARIS, July 7th. General Naulin, the new Commander- in-Chief in Morocco, has left for Mar- srilles rate for Casablanca.
ALICANTE, July 17th. General Petain has arrived by aero- plane en ruafe for Babat.
FEZ. July 17th.
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The Rifts violently attacked the French
positions at Ouedharine and Ainmatouf. They were repulsed with heavy losses.'
MORE TROOPS WANTED?
PARIS, July 18th
A communiqué from Fez states that the garrison at "Wadhiri Post repulsed violent attacks by Riffs who suffered heavily and retired to the mountains. It appears that the Rills intended to attack Babhoċeine and between all posts Tafrant
The day has shown a marked improve men in the situation. A telegram from Tangier says that the rebels aufered very heavily at Wergha and around Kelladeslees.
The Matin's special correspondent in Morocco estimates that 40 French batta lions will have to be sent break the Kif pressure.
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PETAIN MEETS LYAUTER
PARIS Jaly 10th, General Petain met General Lyautey Rabat, and later had an audience with the Sultan of Marxeo
winning the 100 and 20 yards events, must be withheld peading an investiga- tion into his amateur status.
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Murchison was informed of the matter before the meeting began. It is under- stood that the question concerns alleged payment of expenses.
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COCAINE'S RIVAL. ADVANTAGES OF NEW LOCAL ANTHESTHETIC.
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'AFTERMATH OF THE FLOOD.
WORKERS STILL FEVERISHLY ACTIVE AT THE SCENE OF THE PO HING FONG TRAGEDY.
YOUNG GIRL'S REMARKABLE RESCUE.
The wholehearted efforts of the rescue workers at the scene of the flood disaster in Po Hing Fong were enrried on unceasingly during the week-end, and the gallant party were in ons instance able to achieve a really remarkable life-saving effort.
This was the rescue, from under several tons of debris, of a young Chinese girl, who when she was extricated, had been lying cramped in
prone position for upwards of 40 hours.
She had presumably been rendered unconscious when the houses collapsed, for it was not until about 6 p.m. on Saturday that she began to cry out. She said that she could see the rescue party, who, however, Later they were able to do so, and could not at first se her. when the girl, who was 13 and whose mother lay dead in what had been the kitchen, close by, asked for food, they managed to piss some bisquita and a bottle of lemonade to her.
Sustained by this rather slender fare, which, however, was all that- could be got at the time, the plucky girl tay calmly awaiting her release, which was effected after very able work performed at high pressure, Two dead bodies were discovered in the at about 2 am, yesterday. course of this labour.
KOWLOON TONG.
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CABLE Municipality and reparted accordingly to the Diplomatie Corps in Peking, which unanimously impose sanctions to which the Municipality re fused to submit. Moreover, the British Minister opposed the notification of the sanctions to the Chinese Government, and negotiations with the Chinese Govern. ment for a settlement of the incidents has thus became impossible.
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PARIS, July 19th. The newspapers foresce that the For- eign Powers will admit the revision of agreements only after the restoration of order in China-Haves.
CHENG CHIEN'S MESSAGE.
PEKING, July 1sth. Cheng Chien, Civil Governor of Kiang su, has wired to the Government stating that the prolonged strike is seriously He affecting the workers" conditions. urges the Government to settle the Shang- hai and other, incidents with the Dipio- matie Corps as soon as possible, so that work may be resumed, and suggests that the larger demands can be discussed afterwards
AMBASSADORS MEET.
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The discussion with a view to settle meat of the dispute between the Shang haj Municipality and the Diplomatic Corps continues to be most harmonious, and promises a speedy settlement. complete agreement exists upon the ques tion of the authority of the Diplomatic Corps as regards the Municipality, nor is there any difference of opinion between the French and British Ministers or the Lordon and Paris Cabinets as regards the procedure to be followed in settle- ment of the Shanghai incidents.
DOSSER CASE SEQUEL. ROUMANIAN ARRESTED.
SHANGHAI, July 18th. The police yesterday arrested & Rou manian, Alex Gregorenko, in connec tion with the alleged attempted bribery of Constable Kedrolivansky (a witness in the Dosser trial). Gregorenko appeared in the Mind Court this morning sad as remanded until Monday on bail in $3,000; but this was not forthcoming.
FLOODS IN SEOUL.
LONDON, July 19th. It is understood that in the course of a conference on, July 18th between Mr. Austen Chamberlain and the French, Japanese, and American Ambassadors, it was intimated that a purely judicial the enquiry would be instituted on
The Shanghai incidents of May 31st. British Government would act in accord. ance with its findings. A general agree ment was also reached on the desir ability of convening the Tariff Conference
There was no diference of opinion con.& repetition of the floods in the neigh but the date was left open.
The Fire Brigades from the Central " LONDON, July 17th. The discovery of a new local anthes. Station and the sub-stations at Kennedy thetic possessing all the virtues of Town and Wanchai shared the duties of cocaine, but none of its perils was anhelping to clear away the debris over the nonoced at the annual meeting of "the British Medical Association at Bath utcrne of the tragedy, by working in three rendered homeless through the water provided for by the Washington Treaty Despatches from Kores bring news of
which the Dominions, India, Ceylon and bour reliefs. In addition assistance was Hongkong were represented.
ed a memorial scholarship of a value of cholir, gangs. £200.
At Kowloon Toug hundreds were
inundating this village of over a hundred
MANY CASUALTIES FEARED. TOKYO, July 19th.
with Seoul and the water supply has while the damage to property is exten- been cut off. Many casualties are feared
sive.
it has been discovered by a Cambrid/4lso rendered in the work by the police houses to such an extent that it was made cerning the duty of the Powers signatory bourhood of Seoul, owing to the three
and volunteer workers, as wall as by Doctors, and ambulance workers have stood by continuously with Arst aid reader succour to the injurell persons WINS KING'S PRIZE AT BISLEY.applicances and ambulances ready to enken out and to rush them to the Tung Wah Hospital.
PROUD EX-SAPPER.
LONDON, July 18th.
At Bisley, the King's Prize was won by Sapper A. Smith, late Royal Engine- ers with a score of 220 points.
BELGIAN POLITICS. SOCIALIST WANTS RECOGNITION
FOR RUSSIA.
BRUSSELS, July 17th.'
Soviet of Immediate recognition
Russia was demanded by the Socialist member, M. Brunfaut, in the course of Chamber debate on the Foreign Office vote.
During Friday and Saturday night supply of oxygen was pumped into the mass of debris in an effort to keep alive any victims who were injarrð..
At night the scene of tragedy was lighted by hage air lamps and a force of Sanitary Department coolies were added during the week-end to the strength of those, already engaged on the work.
On enquiry yesterday afternoon it was The speech was punctuated by consider. learned that hope had been given up of able interruption. M. Van der Velde, recovering any more of the victims alive, the Foreign Minister said that it would be futile to recognise Russia until Bel but work was being continued just a gian interests were satisfied, including hard in the remote chance that there were Government of still a few victims entombed who had not recognition
perished. Georgia. Referring to the Chinese dis- orders, he admitted that the problem was very complex but it was to the interest of all nations that China should have a stable Government.
of the
COMMUNISTS ARRESTED. RUNNING FIGHT THROUGH THE STREETS OF WARSAW.
WARSAW, July 18th.
After an exciting Wild West chase in motor-cars through the main streets, the police captured three Communists on the outskirts of the city. Two of the police and one Communist were killed
'SOCCER IN AUSTRALIA..
It is estimated by the police that at last 150 persons were in the houses when the collapse occurred, had it is believed that, betaven SC and 100 bodies will be recovered by the time the debris is finally cleared.
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IN DARKNESS.
TOKYO, July 19th Seoul is completely isolated, and with- out light. Refugees are occupying the military barracks
The homeless hundregs had to find other at the earliest possible moment a general enquiry into the question of extra uninhabitable until
week-end, after territoriality in China shelter during the
WARRINGTON, July 18th. resening what effects they could from
Many houses, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, and Pers, besides the nine signatories to the Wash- which are old and unsafe, were razed to ington treaty have been advised officially the inundated village. the ground and with the exception of the of the American position, or the Chinese row on the higher ground near the hill-question.-Reuter's American Service.
U.S. AND JAPAN AGREED.
TROOPS GIVING HELP. side, all were completely »or, partially
Toxyo, July 18th. A preliminary investigation of the
Communications with Seoul are appsr- submerged. In some places water was it
Had the flood occurred at Washington note on the Tariff Confer feet deep. night there would have been much loss ence and the Extra-territoriality. Com ently completely severed, Reports coming of life, but fortunately be one was mission which has just been received, through state that the river rose some 38- drowned or killed. It will be impossible so that Japan's and America's view feet in the suburb of Ryuzan, breaking to occupy the houses that are left stand on China are fully in accord, as bots down embankments, and causing foods ing until they have been rebuilt. Large endorse the Washington agreements, everywhere. The city is without light,.
after further who man, examination shortly, a farcurable reply will be sent. ambers of cattle and pigs were drown according to the Foreign Ofice spokes. water, or gas
DAMAGE TO RAILWAY."
RESUMED. REPAIRS COMPLETED AND SERVICE.
Yesterday, it was found possible to run three trains each way between Kowloon and lowup on the Kowloon and Canton Railway.
Owing to wash-out near bridge No. 2, on Saturday afternoon, the through ser vice had to be temporarily suspended
At 8 a.. that morning, the stream from the hills on the eastern side of the line was in spate near the Kowloon Tong reclamation.
Owing to the excessive volume of water; the dams broke and the floods hit the railway embankment at almost a right angle.
In addition to Mr. Chau Sia Ki, J.P. former member of the Legislative
By noon on Saturday, the Kowloon, Council, other members of his family who perished and whosu bodies have been Tong authorities were notified of the covered from No. 12, are his aged mother, state of affairs, but the water was already to attempt to stem the tide. By 4.20 Chau Li Sre (83); Chau Kit Nin (23), of such a depth that it was impossible
Genera Naulir, interviewed before and fourteen pedestrians and the remain-bis son; Chau Chan Nin (10), his grand.m, the water had cut away the embank leaving for Morocco, applauded the de-ing two Communists were wounded.
son; Chau Ko Sze (36); and Chau Chiminent, in the shape of a semi-circle, until ision to send General Petain there, as
Szc (39), his two concubines; Choi Hoi the sleepers were almost hanging over
the edge of the bank.. his presence would cheer the troops. General Naulin said that there were at
bers of his household, including Chau Sze (32) his son's wife; and other mem Sui Sze (29), Chan Kung Yee (3), Chau Suk Yee (1), Chau Sung (94), Chau Suil (2:2), Cha Sing (15) and a number of servants.
present 125,000 troops in the Rill region, ENGLISH TEAM'S EASY WIN IN
And he believed that this force was ade.
quate to achieve the French aims.
Reports in the French press of Rift activities in the direction of Fez are con-
TEST GAME.
SYDNEY, July 18th. The English Association Football team firmed by a message from Madrid which beat Australia by 5 goals to nil. describes violent liff attacks at Aidicha, and incessant aeroplane bombardments of the enemy lines.
DAVIS CUP TENNIS. LACOSTE BEATS TIMMER.
NocaDWYR, July 18th.
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U.S. RUBBER INDUSTRY.
Mr. Wong Chu Shuen, who resided in the fourth house, No. 14, was found dead with his wife and little daughters and their funerals took place yesterday afternoon, being followed by a very large number of Chinese mourners and friends.
WASHINGTON, July 18th.
LAST MGHT'S FIGURES. At President Coolidge's suggestion, a
When a Daily Press representative delegation representing rubber interests interviewed. Mr. Kellogg, the Secretary visited Po Hing Fong yesterday evening rescue party were working with of State, and explained the unprecedent the ed diffenities of the industry owing to feverish anxiety, and crowds had congres the high cost of rubber, which they attrigated in Blake Gardens as on the two
In the Europear Davis Cup Final, Lacoste (France) beat Timmer (Holland) 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. Borotra (France) beat Dienerkool (Holand) 6-2, 6-4, 10-8- ĮREUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE.]buted to British restrictions, though they did not allege that there was unfair discrimination against America espe cially.
INTERNATIONAL SPORT. BRITISH ATHLETES IN U.S.-
ATLANTIC CITY, July 18th. Oxford and Cambridge athletes easily heat a Princeton-Cornell combination.
SRAGHIGHT, New Jersey, July 18th.
Mr. Kellogg promised to consider the memorial left on behalf of the Rubber Association.
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LONDON, July 17th.
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previous days.
One of the European rescuers stated that the work was becoming more and more dificult since increased care had to be taken in shifting the wreckage. The raising of a beam or large piece of wreck- age in a part of the ruias might cause A general collapse, nad if there were any of the entombcu people still living, such
occurrence might be fatal. The top-floor rooms only have a yet At the time of going to press, '14 more bodies had been recovered, making a total known how many are still entombed.
Dead, 67; injured, 20. It is not
The Oxford and Cambridge Lawn The Indiarubber Manufacturers' Asheen penetrated. Tenuis team beat Princeton and Wil-sociation, representing 95 per cent. of the liams Universities by 9 matches to 3.
British manufacturers of rubber articles has issued a manifesto protesting against BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, July 18th. In the Longwood Lawn Tennis Tourna- the continuance of the operation of the ment doubles, the Australians. Patterson Stevenson scheme in its present form for and Hawkes beat the Americans, Johnson the restriction of exports of crude rubber nad Hill, by 82, 6-3, 6-3, Patterson bent from Malaya and Ceylon, and demand- the Japanese, Harada, in the singles, by ing that the scheme should be abolished 5-7, 7-5, 6-8, 6-3, 6-1.
U.S. RELIGION ACTION. ANGRY OUTBURSTS IN COURT.
DAYTON, July 18th, Little evidence has so far been taken in the Scopes (religion) case most of the time having been taken up by argumente legal points. Mr. Bryan (prosecut on ing) finally objected to the admission of the evidence cf scientists.
or so drastically amended that it would provide quick releases as and when the price of rubber goes beyond the limits. aimed at by the scheme. (REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
PROBATE REFUSED. "MILLIONAIRE ORPHAN" CASE.
CHICAGO, July 17th. Basing its decision on the presumption Judge Raulston allowed the point, of undue influence, the Probate Court which will thus exclude the testimony has refused to admit to probate Wm. of experts, many of whom have travelled McClintock's will, whereby his state hundreds of miles to testify on behalf passed to Shepherd, his foster father, of Scopes. Angry outbursts greeted the who was alleged to be concerned in his
death from typhoid. Fullog.
CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
ASSOCIATION OF MERCHANTS, MASTERS. AND MEN TO BE FORMED.
As soon as the waters had abated a large gang of coelies were put to work by the Kowloon Tong and continued on the job all through the night.
On the other side of the line, the wash. out res comparatively small and the rail. A Daily Pree representative visited way coolies soon repaired the damage. the spot on Saturday afternoon and was informed by a railway oficial that it would be quite safe for trains to pass over the spot by 3 o'clock.
Yesterday morning, the first train ran on the return through to Low and
representative travelled journeyour with Mr. R. B. Baker, Engineer of Ways and Works, K.O.R., and acting Port Engineer.
Mr. Baker stated that while it was irae that the Kowloon Tong were res- pensible for the safety of the railway tank, on the eastern side of the line, at the spot in question, Saturday'a wash-out could not, well have been prevented owing to the abnormaal floods. He was full of praise for the ready manner in which Mr. Shank had complied with his re- quest to put repairs in hand and con- sidered that the job had been carried out with commendable despatch in view of the exceptional circumstances
The K.C.R. management expect to resume, the ordinary time-table from to day, though it is possible that curtail further heavy rains fall.NE ment may again become necessary should
Mr. Hon Wai Man, President of the Chinese Engineers' Guild, said that it was the desire of the men to return to work. This was proved by the fact that a large number of mechanics had return- ed to the Naval Yard and the Taikoo and Kowloon Docks He urged the Chamber to find a means for an early settlement of the strike.
After considerable discussion it was A combined meeting of the committec
unanimously decided that an association of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and be formed of Merchants, and Masters and representatives of all guilds, commercial Men to confer at an early date.
"Members of the majority of the Guilds societies and labour organizations was held at the Chinese Chamber of Com spoke and expressed their eagerness to merco on Saturday for the purpose of get their men back to work The opin- discussing means whereby a settlement of ion, of all these responsible members of Mr. Li Yau Tsun presided.
men were anxious to return. the present troubit might be reached. the Labour organisations was that the
says that
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Troops are assisting in the rescue work, which is rendered most difficult owing to the terrific rush of water.
ANNAMITE REVOLUTIONARY,
SENTENCE. REACHES HANOI UNDER DEATH
PARIS, July 18th. A Note issued on the subject of the dispute between the Shanghai Muni- cipality and the Diplomatie Corps in
HANOI, July 18th. An Annamite revolutionary, named Peking with reference to the enquiry into the Shanghai disorders, emphasises the loyalty of the French Minister in China Phamboichau, who was recently sentenced to his colleagues, and recalls the fact that to death in contumaciam on & charge of the International Commiseion failed to attempting to poison the Haroi Garzi- reconcile the differences between the son, has arrived under escort from Shang Chinese delegation and the Shanghti hai.
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