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THE CLUBINO SCENER
PARIS, October 17th The change in European mentality, wronkhit by the Locarno Conference, reflected in the editorials of "the news papers, which, for the first time since the conclusion of the International Cob ference, are almost unanimous in paying tributes to the German statesmen, whose intelligence and courage have contributed to the success of the conference.
THE GERMAN, DECISION.
LOCARNO. October 17th. A German communiqué says that the Reichsrat and Reichstag have to decide <in the acceptance or rejection of the Protocol
The Federal Premiers and Representa- tives of the occupied territories have Bees summoned to Berlin. to decide the
matter
PACT IS INITIALLED.
LOCARNO, October 18th.
All the points in dispute, including the Eastern question, have been settled.
The document embodying the Security Pact and the various arbitration treaties is at present being typed for initialling. LATER
The Pact has been initialled.
FRENCH APPROVAL.
PARIS. October 16th, The Cabinet has unanimously, approved the Locarno Pact and congratulated M. Brian, the Foreign Minister.
HISTORIC SCENES.
The concluding stage of the historic Conference was parked by the appear- Lance of M. Briand and Here Stresemann at, the window of the Conference hall which aroused great enthusiasm among the spectators below. All the delegates were very warmly greeted as they pro Keeded in cars, especially Dr. Luther and Herr Stresemann, who were looking happy; but the greatest ovation of the day was reserved for Mr. Austen Cham berlain who entered his ear holding the
protocol aloft.
Mr. Chamberlain, speaking to British journalists, expressed his sole regret that the nations represented were unable to hear the moving delegations at the close of the Conference. The words of Herr Stresemann and M. Briand would remain an imperishable memory,
Locarno is en féte. The public build. ings are illuminated. The famous monas- tery of Madonna del Sasso, on the hill- side with the word "Fax across the front presented a brilliant spectacle.
It is stated that the various foreign
ministers will meet in London in Decem-
ber to sign the Pact,
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FRENCH RADICALS.
M. CAILLAUX OUTLINES THE SITUATION AT CONFERENCE
NICE, October 17th.
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Speaking at the Radical Congress, M, Caillaux outlined the situation. The Treasury, he declared, would shrink fropi bold reforms, but would re- lately oppose "financial demagogy," which merely deceived the masses.
DEFEAT FOR "CAILLAUX, There was a noteworthy clash on the subject of the capital levy, which M. Herriot nudvocated.
M. Cailloux denounced it, declaring that it would throw such quantities of stock and other property on the market as to endanger the whole economic struc- ture. M. Caillaux pointed out that be sides the inter-allied debts, France still owels twenty milliard francs to the liberated regions. Her short term debts,{ which were talling duỡ this year, 'might amount to twenty-two milliards. There was also the floating debt of åfty-åve milliards.
He forecasted drastic taxation in the Budget. which he said would be, equi- valent to taxing 63 per cent. of capital. It would include an increase in the succession datis; taxes on undeveloped property, jewellery and works of art.
A Herriot afged M. Caillaux not to cause a split in the party.
The Finance Committee of the Con- gress, at a meeting later. failed to find a compromise on the two viewpoints; and passed a resolution, by a large majority, recommending a special tax on all forms of fortune capital. This was a defeat for M. Caillaux.
LEFT TO GOVERNMENT.
The Radical Party resolution added that it loft. Government free to deal with the financial problem' in its own way: Probably this saving clause in the resolu tion, which closely resembles a demand for capital levy, induced 31. Caillaux to sup- port the motion. Moreover, he explained that he was voting as a Radical Party
nan not as a Member of Government.
The resolution serves the purpose of averting a split in the nominal unity of: the Radical Party.
PLEA FOR THE ENEMY. The Radical Congress reaffirmed · its decision, supporting only a government which follows the Cartel's programme. It arged the Government in conjunction with Spain to renew its generous and humane offer to the Riffs and Jabalas of
the widest degree of autonomy,.com-
patible with international treaties.
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FURTHER DETAILS. ..
LONDON, October 18th
Details of the Locarno Conference agreements, gathered froin French and German sources, show that in the Western Pact the signatory Powers guarantee the territorial status que, including the pre- servation of the demilitarized zone.
Germany, Belgium and France bind themselves not to invade each other's
Locarno, October 17th.. The concluding communiqué enumerates the documents initialled in the Treaty between Germany and Belgium, France, territory, nor to resort to war under any Britain and Italy; and the Arbitration | circumstances except in self-defence or in- Conventions between Germany and Bel the event of action against an aggressor gium, Germany and France, Germany and state, according to the decision of the Poland and Germany and Czecho-Slovn | League of Nations, kia, all of which will be signed in London, -on December 1st...
A mutual defence guarantee is entered into between France, Poland and Czecho-Slovakia.
Furthermore there are separate agree ments concluded between France, Poland
All juridical disputes are submissible to and Czecho-Slovakia, arising out of the Judges; all others to a conciliation com- foregoing and they will in due course bemittee, with the power to appeal to the -deposited with the League of Nations. League Council.
Proceedings wound up with cordial In the event of a breach of the Treaty speeches by Mr. Chamberlain, M. Briand. Signor Mussolini, and Her Stresemann, The last named joyfully greeted the great development of the idea of European peace and hoped that the Treaties would mark the beginning of a period of common co-operation between nations,
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FOOTBALL AT HOME. RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED ON SATURDAY.”
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - 1925
MR. HAYLEY MORRIS,
UNDER ARREST ON GRAVE CHARGE IN SUSSEX.
LONDON, October 17th. Mr. Hayley Morriss, nged 37, living LONDON, October 17th...
at Pippingford Park, an estate of Following at the results of matches played to-day in the English and Scottish1,000 acres at Nutley, Sussex; and his housekeeper, Madeline, Roberts, aged 3, were charged at Uckfield Police Court, today, with conspiring to procure a girt af fifteen" in order that Morriss might casnally know her."
Leagues:-
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THE LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION, Arsenal, 3: Cardiff City, 0. Aston Villa, 3 Birmingham, 3: Bolton W.: Blackburn R, 2. Burnley, 1; Everton, Leeds U., 0: Huddersfield T., 4. Leicester C. 3: W. Bromwich, A., 0. Liverpool. 2: Manchester C., 1. Manchester U., 0; Tottenhamn. 0," Newenstle U., 0; Sunderland, 0, Notts County, 4: Bary, 1. W. Ham.1; Sheffield U., 3.
SECOND DIVISION. Fulham, 0: Clapton O., 9. Middlesbro', 3: Darlington, Oldham A., 3: Port Vale, 2 Portsmouth. 2; Blackpool, 0. Preston Y., 41 Hull City, 0. The Wednesday. 1; Derby C. 4. South Shields, 0; Chelsea, O Stockport, 1; Barnsley, 1. Stoke C., 1; Bradford C., 0" Swanson T., 3: Notts F., 0. Whampton W., 4; S'hampton," 1..
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH). B'mouth and B.A., 1: Southend U., 2 Bristol R. 1; Brentford, 2. Charlton A., 3; Norwich C., 0. Exeter C, 1; Bristol C., 1 Gillingham, 6: Millwall, 0. Luton T. 3: Brighton and H.A., 3 Merthyr T.. 5; Northampton, 3. Newport C.. 0: Aberdare A., G Queen's Pk. R., 2; Watford, 0. Rending, 1; Plymouth A., 1. Swindon T., 3: Crystal Pal.. T
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH). Accrington S., 3; Coventry C, 1. Bradford, 4; Lincoln C., 1. Chesterfield, 4; Crewe A., 2 Durham C., 0; Nelson, 2 Grimsby T...3: Southport, 2. Halifax T.. 2: Wrexham, 1. Hartlepools U.. 9; Barrow, 0. Rochdale, 1: Ashington, 3. Rotherham U., 1; Doncaster R.. 1. Tranmere R.. 3; Wigan Boro, 1. Walsall, 3; New Brighton, 1.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
Clydebank, 3: Partick T., Cowdenbeath, 9; Raith R, 1. Dundee, Aberdeen, 2. Falkirk, 2; Airdrieonians, 1. Hamilton A., 0; Motherwell, 2. Hibernians. 0; Hearts, 0. 'Kilmarnock, 2 St Mirren, 3 Morton, 3: St. Johnstone, i. Queen's Park, 2: Dundee U., 1. Rangers; Celtic, a <
WIN FOR CORINTHIANS. In a friendly match, the Corinthians XI. defeated the Uxford University XI. by & goals to The gaine was played at the Crystal Palace,
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LONDON, October 18th. H.M.S. Repülze berthed punctually at noon to the salute of guns and the cheers of the populace occupying every, vantage point.
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Both were remanded, bail being refus- ed. Mr. Morriss is well-known in Sussex. He is very wealthy, having
made a fortune in China.
BANK OF ENGLAND.
WITHDRAWAL OF GOLD FOR U.S.A. CAUSES CONCERN.
Losbox, October 17th Yesterday's further large gold with- drawal of nearly £2,000,000 from the Bank af England, is causing a certain amount of concern in City circles, though it is generally thought that the withdrawals were due to the custodiary Autumn drain
for. America.
However, the possibility of an early rise in the bank rate is freely discussed, as pince the return to the Gold Standard in April, gold resources have already
wen diminished by over two millions,
WEMBLEY "EXHIBITION.
AFFAIRS TO BE PLACED
LIQUIDATORS HANDS.."
IN
LONDON, October 17th. The Authorities of the British Empire Exhibition, at Wembley, have decided to place its affairs in the hands of liquida-
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THE YELLOW FERIL,
FORMER KAISER AGAIN · SEES DANGER IMMINENT.
A. PRESA INTERVIEW.-
LONDON."October 18th. Former Kaiser Wilhelin says? "The
Yellow Peril, which I predicted 30 years ngo, has arisen in grim earnest." ~
The sentence
summarises a gloomy interview between the former Kaiser and the Observer' Commisionar at Doorn, complaining incidentally that the Peace Treaty contains a seret clause, wherein America, England and France are de signated as potential antagonists. It proceeds that the long forencen triple alliance in Asia against the White Races -primarily the Anglo-Saxon" blog-will become a reality.
Wilhelm cites reports, whose origin be does not specify, to the effect that 906,000 men who are paid by Moscow and armed and equipped by Japan are held in readi- ness for China in case of emergency.
Japan is building warships herself in Russia; while China is probably raising an army of 800,000 men, trained and commanded exclusively by Russian and Japanese officers,
FLIRTATION OF FRANCE
Wilhelm complains, however, that France is indulging in Birtation with Russia and Japan at the expense of the Anglo-Saxon aloe He is of opinion that Germany constitutes the breach in the Western wall, through which the Bolsh- viks and their Asiatic allies will pour their yallow bordes in the final onslaught on Europe.
SITUATION IN NORTH.
SUN CHUAN RUNSA KNOW REACHED NHL GHALS
DENOUNCES CHANGE THE LING
SHANGHAI, October 17th. General Sua Chaan Fang, Military Governor of Chekiang and, a supporter of the Christian General (Feng Yu Hsiang) has entered Shanghad. AS
Ho bas issued a proclamation, de nouncing "Miteshal Chang Tso Lin, the Manchurian War Lord. The Chekiang troops are following up the latter's forces to Nanking. A Peking message states that amandate is being issued, instructing General San Chuan Fang to withdraw his troops to their original stations, since the withdrawal of Chang Tso Lin's troops from Shanghai has rymoyed the". former's grievance.
WARLIKE SIGNS.
Suaxarai, (October 19th,~
The Fengtien forces have established a temporary, front at Tanyang, where they have destroyed another bridge. The Cho kiang troups are 17 miles distant
Railway men have repaired the former damages to the line.
NEWS FROM PEKING.
PEKING, October 18th, No important military movements are reported to-day."
General opinion in most Chinese circles "ppears to be that war between Chekiang and Kiangsu is almost inevitable, though sone quarters state that the Fengtierites are willing to withdraw from Kiangsu in urder to preserve peace.
Officials express the hope that if the conflict starts, it will not spread else where and will not affect the date of the opening or subsequent proceedings of the Mr. Silas Strawn and other delegates Arrived at Teking this afternoon.
Tariff Conference.
MORE STUDENT UNRESTY
SEOA, October 18th. Student agitators are taking advane Therefore, if London; Paris and Washtage of the war situation to revive the ington desire to avert a catastrophe, anti-British feeling in Shanghai Germany must be rearmed and put again on her feet, or ** all is lost,”.
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The official statement says that in view of the fact that there is no intention of ontinuing the British Empire Exhibi tion next year, it has been decided to S.S. take the usual and obvious course in the case of temporary associations by placing the Exhibition in the charge of liquida? tors soon as possible after October 31st, for the purpose of realising the assets and discharging the liabilities.
Extraordinary general meetings of the British Empire Amaciation will be bold en October 26th and November 10th to appoint liquidators
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COAL COMMISSION.
ADJOURNS AFTER HEARING. EVIDENCE OF MR GOWERS.
LONDON, October 16th." The Coal Commission adjourned until October 27th after Mr. Ernest Gowers, Permanent Under Secretary of Mines, bad been closely examined by Mr. Herbert Smith.
Gowers agreed that the time mast corne when the coal output would drop continuously unless new and up-to-date machinery could be introduced.
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· COMANCHE ABANDONED
WHEN ON FIRE.
TEN SOULS MISSING.
NEW YORK, October 18th. The Clyde liner Comnuche,ên route from Jacksonville to New York, was abandoned afire last night, oft kayport, Florida. Ten persons are missing; many are burned and injured Survivors anong passengers and crew were brought to Mayport after rescue by the tanker Reaper and the pilot boat Mota,
The fire started in the, forward hold and spread to naval stores in the cargo. It was soon beyond control:
Most of the missing are believed to have been among the 40 passengers, who were thrown into the water when two life- coats were crushed between the Reaper and the burning vessel.
A HECTIC WEEK. CULMINATES IN RECORDS BEING BROKEN ON US. MARKET.
NEW YORK, October 18th. He stated that the output per man per A week of hectic dealings on the Stock shift in Great Britain was 17fcwt. Mr. Market culminated in record-breaking The Prince of Wales waved his hat Gowers was understood to agree that transactions, aggregating one and a half from the bridge. As it was raining hard," other costs, including "directors' fees | million dollars. the Prince invited the Mayor and Cor- and managers salaries had risen out of Frantic buying caused industrials to paration of Portsmouth on board the proportion to wages.
rise from one to eleven points suddenly amid the pandemonium of buyers, who Repulse where they presented an address congratulating the Prince on the con-
held off. A decline set in and hundreds clusion of bis tour and expressing the
of outride customers were alarmed to dis belief that his visits to West Africa and
cover, from the tape that prices were fall- ing madly. They unloaded stocks in the South Africa, had been of inestimable
scramble to cut their losses. Prices sub value in uniting and strengthening the Empire The visit to South America
sequently collapsed from two to ten points friendly" Anglo-South
from the highest.
would cement American relations.
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everywhere, had been the kindest and The Prince, replying, said his reception most hospitable. Prince vas piped off the warship to loud Subsequently in pouring rain the cheers and the crashing of banda.
He entered the Royal train for London obviously touched by the warmth of his reception.
• WELCOME AT VICTORIA At Victoria Station, the Kingaud Queca, Princess Mary, Prines Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, and other Hayal or refusal to submit to arbitration or numbers of the family, Cabinet Ministers abide by the arbitration verdict, the in- and diplomads welcomed the Prince who jured party can apply to the League was accompanied by the, Duke of York Council and at the Council's bidding the and Prints Henry who met their brother signaturies will immediately come to the ni Portsmouth. injured party's assistance.
Replying to Sir J.Beveridge with regard to the possibilities of increasing otiput by the introduction of more and better machinery, Mr. Gowers agreed that great hopes lay in that direction.
Mr. Evan Williams said that the owners were contemplating the matter.
- Mr. Smith retorted: “Ever since we have known.
plating it you have been contem Mr. Williams replied that the owners had greatly increased the number of machines.
S.S. " LAOMEDON.”
DAMAGED VESSEL ARRIVES AT
AT SUEZ IN TOW...
LONDON, October 16th. A message from Port Said says that the steater 'hemius has arrived at Suez towing the Laomedon.
The British steamer Laomedon from
Yokohoma and Penang to New York, which left Colombo, on September 20th reported on October 6th that she lost her On arrival at Victoria at three in the propeller in latitude 10/10 North afternoon, the Prince, in the uniform longitude 01/42 East, owing to a fracture of the Welsh Guards, was greeted by the in the tail end of the shaft. The Pact, which does not commit the King. He affectionately kissed the British Dominions, will not operate until Queen.. Germany has entered the Lengue.
At the conclusion of the formalities,
DOMINIONS NOT COMMITTED.
The Arbitration Treaties between Ger- the drive to the Palace was the occasion
many and France and Belgium are guar of wild scents of enthusiasm and, laud anteed by Britain and Italy. The Pact cheers. will become inoperative if two-thirds of the Members of the Council of the League agree that it is no longer necessary.
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WE WANT OUR PRINCE? There was remarkable, scene Buckingham Palace after the return of the Prince of Wales.
WAR DEBTS.
ESTHONIA TO FUND AMOUNT DUE TO U.S.A.
BRUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] VIEWS OF PRES, COOLIDGES New YouK, October, 18th. The success of the Locarno Conference in appreciatively commented upon in the newspapers. It is suggested that the fall
REVAL, October 18th benefit of the Locarno decisions, will only be obtained with further reduction of
The Government has authorised, the Minister at Washington to conclude an armaments and President Coolidge is
agreement for funding the Esthonian deht arged to take the opportunity of inviting
to America amounting to 814,000,000 on the European nations to a conference on
An enormous crowd in front of the the lines of Polish and American debt
·want our ser While he has as yet received no offcial
Palace chorused: We advices from Locarno, President Coolidge
the Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, Lard Prince." Finally, the King and Queen, believes that the Pact, in one of the most
Lascelles, the Duke and Duchess of York, "împortant achievements in Európe sinco the Dawes Plan. He regards it as a
The German version says that u colled the Duke of Connaught, and Prince tive Note will be presented on the signa- Arthur appeared on the balcony. further step in the direction of world ture of, the agreement in London on The King and Prince stood for some Pill have a definite elect to the Pact December 1st, stating that the three kinds moments hare braded, bowing and amil
a effect upon the pro- of action therein stipulated are not binding posals for the second armaments confering on Germany, who may exercise her ence to be held in the United States,
The Prince repeatedly waved his hand option as regards participation in any of to the crowd, which showed tremendous those measures.
enthusiasm.
disarmament
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In connection with Articlo XVI. of the League Coverant, the Freach version states that France and Britain aigned a declaration, whereby they recognise that ease of actual or threatened aggression, contribution by the League members, in
mast be limited to their means.
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AMERICA AND SOVIETS. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE INTEREST- ED IN POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENTS.
WASHINGTON, October 17th.. President Coolidge has noted with in- terest the published reports that the Soviets might be willing to recognise the war-time debt of Russia to America, amounting according to American figures
to $255,000,000
A meeting of 1,500, mostly students, at Chapei to-day denounced the Feng- ticnites as betrayers of Chima and vilified General Shing Sz Lien for closing the Labour Unions. They passed a resola tion, demanding the re-opening of the Unions and complete freedoon for student patriotic activities.
They also denounced the Judicial Eo- quiry into the happeninga of May 30th.”
RAILWAY INTERRUPTIONS.”
SHANGHAI, October 17th. The Hanchow Railway is running, but the Shanghai to Nanking Railway is inter rupted. Rails have been tom up and a culvert destroyed.
The authorities are endeavouring to repair the damage” pie
According to: Chinese reports, the Che kiang troops are marching on Nanking.
NO RAILWAY BOOKINGS."
-FEKING, October 18th The railway authorities are not issning. through tickets from Peking to Shanghai
to-day.
It is widely reported this evening that Chang Tso Lin is leaving Mukden for Tientein very shortly.
UNREST PAT TSINGTAO
TSINGTAO, October 16th. Further anxiety has been caused by the arrival of three more Chinese, wLY- ships this afternoon. The squadrom commander and the military authorities negotiated all day without result.
It is believed that the local crisis is Linked with the Shanghai situation amil if the warships are granted their pay and supplies they may sail to join Bun Chunk Fang
....... JAPANESE IN TSINGTAO.
Toxyo, Oetober 18th, It is reported that two Japanese de- stroyers are leaving Port Arthur for Tsingtao" to protect the Japanese res dents at the Chinese port, owing to the threatening situation.
THE ITALIAN AIRMAN,
MARQUIS DI PINEDO REACHES
TSINGTAO. ̈*:
Toxyo, October 17th. Major the Marquis di Pinedo, th Italian airman, left here for Kagoshima this morning.:
REACHES TSINGTAO,
TSINGTAO, October 18th Major the Marquis di Pinedo arrives hore at 12.15 p.m. to-day, A
Last night the Consul General at Hongkong for Italy issued the following= According to a telegram from the Italian Consulate General at Shanghai, tha aviator, Commander di Pinedo, will leave Shanghai to-morrow morning Monday). The acknowledgment of this obligation arriving at Amoy at eleven o'clock. would remove one of the obstacles to Leaving there for Hongkong he expects Soviet to arrive here about 4 o'clock in the American recognition of the Government,
afternoon. He will leave again for Haiphong on Tuesday, morning.] HONEYMOON EXPRESS CRASHES. THE PILOT AND TWO REPORTERS ARE KILLED.
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Penn, October 17th The so-called Honeymoon Express," returning from the air-races to-day, vrashed. The pilot and two newspaper reporters were killed.
There were no bridal couples aboard."
ANTHRACITE COAL STRIKE,
SHORTAGE. HAS NOW. BECOME
ALMOST SERIOUS."Y
NEW YORK, October 17th BERLIN, October 16th. The State. Coal Commission announces of the Russo-German commercial treaty of the strike, has become almost as ret One of the first results of the conclusion that the anthracite shortage, as a resnit is the renewal of the Russo-German gus as during the acutest period of the agreement for the supply of petroleum coal strike three years ago. Nevertheless between the Deutsche Erdoel Company it believes that there is little ground for and the Russian foreign trade organisa-apprehension, if proper use is made of
substitutes,
tion.
CHINESE COMMUNISTS.
FRENCH COUNT", ACQUITS THEME,
BUT ORDERS DEPORTATION
PARIS, October 18th. The four Chinese Communists arrested. in connection with the raid on the Chinese Legition (mentioned on June 21st) were charged at the correctional court with violation of domicile. But they were acquitted on the ground, that; they had hat committed violence, Ade portation, order will, however, be execut ed.
SHANGHAI RAGE CLUB..
THE MEMBERS FAVOUR ADMISSION OF GERMANS AGAIN
Buarquat, October 18th
The Shanghai Race Club, by a large majority lost evening, passed a resolution in favour of the admission of Germans to membership, as was formerly the casa...
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