SITUATION IN NORTH
CHINA.
KUO SUNG LING, ISSUES MANIFESTO DENOUNCING. MARSHAL CHANG TSO LIN.
#LITTLE ** HSU APPEALS TO JAPAN.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS," MONDAY, NOVEMBER J0TH,
TOKYO REGARDS HAPPENINGS IN MANCHURIA AS PRELUDE TO SERIOUS CONFLICT WHEN TARIFF CONFERENCE IS CONCLUDED.
(THRONGK REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, November 9th. General Kuo Sung Ling (formerly divisional commander in the Mukden Army, stationed at Luanchow) has issued a manifesto against Marshal Chang Tso Lin.
In the course of it, he says that it is impossible any longer to see his brothers working, suffering and Sghting for nothing. But as a few persons glory in their selfish ends, so in compliance with the 'people's will. he is directing a military movement towards Mukden."
It is proper that he should overthrow the ruling caste at Mukden. As the minds of those bruta? militarista, such as Chang Tso Lis have been especially poisoned by the cruel doctrine of militarism," he is deter. mined to bring forth upon Manchuria a new government, so that the govered may govern themselves.
He must strive to achieve permanent peace not only in Manchurią, hat in all China
NEW POLICE CHIEF.;
PEKING, Suvember 25th. A mandate, issued last night, accepts the resignation of Mr. Chu Shen and appoints General Wei Hsing Wu (naide de-camp to the Chief Excentive) ns acting Chief of Police,
The whereabouts of Mr. Chu Shen are net knowh. Some people are of the opinion that he has taken refuge in the Legation Quarter.
A strong cordon of police surrounded the Legution Quarter, last evening, with Lue object of preventing political refugres fleeing thither.
ATTITUDE OF TOKYO.
TOKYO, November 8th. The War Office considers that the prezent normal forces of one Division and four Railway Guard Battalions in Man churia are adequate; though they will be reinforced if protection of the life and property of Japan's nationals makes it
necessary.
Foreign Office despatches front Man- churis state that Japanese citizens are forming volunteer companies for self-pro- tection, but the Government has ordered all Japanese to preserve strict neutrality. It is reliably learned that Government does not expect any serious confict in China until after, the Tarift Conference, when it is feared that the rival leaders wili plunge China into war.
STRICT NEUTRALITY, "Little" Hau has visited Baron Shide- hara, asking Japan's assistance for the provisional Government. but Baron Shirlebara emphasised Japan's intention of preserving strict neutrality. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
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PERING, November 29th.
A mandate accepts the resignation of Mr. Yeh Kung Cho and appoints Mr.. Kung Hsin Chan acting Minister of Com munications.
COMMUNIST DEMONSTRATION. To-day's demonstration was decidedly of a communistie tendency. the students assembling being only Kuomintangites. There were also a large number af workers and ricksha and other" curlies, No national flags were observable, the students carrying the Canton Flag und the workers. Red Flags. The workers were all armed with stout sticks, and accompanied by motor-cars, doctors and nurses.
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Tur Chi Jul's alleged crimes against the people was posted up
Pleading indisposition, Mr. Lu Chung Lin refrained from attending the gather. ing and the students proceeded to discuss plans for the next move, which threatens to include an attack against Mr. Chen Pan on account of his anti-Comguistic tendencies...
POSITION IN MANCHURIA.
PERING, November 29th. The Manchurian situation is becoming clearer.
General Kuo Sung Ling's vanguard, in twelve trains, arrived at Chirwangtao yesterday He claims that he has occupied Shanhaikuan and has his headquarters The Chang Tao Lin at Chinwangtao. forces have one and a half divisions at Chung-sien-so and two divisions at Chin- chow.
The Jehol Army is moving to Chinchow to assist Chang Tso Lin.
The first clash is expected at Wancha- tun, ear Shanhaikuan
Twelve aeroplanes, which Kuo Susz Ling had seized, have now been flown to Mukden and are being used to drop propaganda pamphlets over Ruo's troops." The advance of the Ifonnn troops into Shantung continues/
Chang Tsung Chang is concentrating at Weihsien and Chinchowfi, apparently leare Shantung with the preparing to remnants of his army by gunboat for
Manchuris
FENG'S CIRCULAR TELEGRAM.
PEKING, November 27th. Feng Yu Hsiang has issued a long circular telegram attacking Chang Tso Lin and urging him to retire.
DEMANDS OF GENERALS. Chang Tsung Chang is reported to have wired to Kuo Sung Ling saying he ap proved the latter's action and if assured of the Tupanship of Shantung will declare independence and co-operate with Kuo Sung Ling and Li Ching Lin to pacify
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A later message states that Li Ching Lin has fed from Tientsin.
Kto Sung Ling has wired Mukden con- veying his demands which are stated to he that Yuch Wei Chun shall have Shan- tung, Feng Yu Hsiang Chihi,. Li Ching Lin Jehel, while Kuo Sung Ling shalf have Manchuria.
A correction. states tha: Tseng Yu Chun carrying bes not yet been released.
Lu Chung Lin has informed Tuan's The demonstrators are at present aide-de-camp that Tseng Yu Chun is not parading the streets, distributing pam really a prisoner. He had merely pre-
hct and demanding intereft theyeated, his leaving for Tientsin. overthrow of Tuan Chi Jui, threatening
Tseng Yu Chua therefore remains at
to kill Chu Shen, shoot all traitors. Lu Chung Lin's headquarters. dissolve the Tariff Conference, and arm all people fur popular revolution to obtain a real National Conference.
So far there has been no violence. FEWER STUDENTS ABOUT.
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PERING. November th This afternoon a student demonstrating for the purpose of receiving in L Chung Lin's reply to their demands, mentioned resterday, was not so largely attended as yesterday's gathering: prob ably breause yesterday's display 'violence aroused "misgiving among the more timarons as to the likely can- sequences...
Immediate dissolution of the Tariff was one slogan prominently
·Conference displayed this afternoon; and the list of
CABLES.
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NEW FRENCH CABINET.
M. BRIÄND HAS SOLUTION FOR FINANCES.
À CONSELTATIVE COMMITTEE.
PARIS, November 28th M. Hrinud's Cabinet-making is regard- by the newspapers as another trimph of his adroitness as ho depends on the support of the very Radicals who pre viously refused to follow him unless he included Socialists in his Ministry but who have now quarrelled with the Socialists.
Thus the new Cabinet will consist of moderate Republican "olementa,
The Communist paget 'Humanité remarks ironically that the Loft Cartel onded eighteen months existence with the resurrection of Briandism.
There was another meeting at Tuan Chi Jai's residence this morning. Tuan Chi Jui declared Mukden events would not cause his resignation which depended more upon Feng Yu Hsinng. He would, therefore invite Feng Yu Hsiang to Peking immediately and urge him not to order further arrests in Pekizz
MR. EUGENE CHEN. RELEASED FROM PRISON AND
NOW IN PEKING.
PEKING, November 9th. Mr. Eugene Chen, who is reported to he in good health despite his long con- finement in Tientsin, has been released.
He is now in Peking.
A CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE,
M.. Briand's solution of the financial policy consists of the appointment of a Consultative committee comprising emin ent hoanciers, commercial men, indus- trial leaders and bankers
EARLIER CABLES. FORECAST OF CABINET.
PARIS, November 27th. After all day long pourparlers, M. Briand has virtually succeeded in form. ing a Cabinet in which it is forecast that in addition to the Premiership he will be Foreign" Minister, M. Loucher. will be Minister of Finance, M. Pain- leve Minister of War, M. Georges Eygues Minister of the Navy, and M. Leon Perier Minister of the Colonies.
THE FRANC IMPROVES.
LONDON, November 27th. The franc in London to-day opened at 123.16/18, compared with 1271.
It is not certain whether the improve mont is dus to oficial support and Cons tinental" buying or to a belief that the dificulty of forming a French Cabinet will be overcome.
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LATE QUEEN MOTHER. REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATION OF POPULAR AFFECTION,
LONDON, November 8th. "Popular affection for the Royal family was never more greatly illustrated than in the remarkable demonstrations of grief at the passing of Queen Alexandra "and sympathy for the King grief- stricken at his mother's death, the "en- tral figure in the prolonged ceremonies in very inclement weather.
His Majesty walked three miles along snowbound roads from Sandringham to Wollerton on Thursday. He walked yesterday from St. James Palace, rid the Mall and Whitehall to the Aubby in driving snow.
His Majesty rose sarly to-day to bic farewell at the station, with the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York aud Prince Henry, to the King of the Belgians who
left for Brussels.
All stood with their hats in their hand till the train disappeared, and then im mediately drove off to prepare for the journey to Windsor to attend the inter- ment in the Albert Memorial Chapel where by the King's wish only Royal mourners will be present..
LONDON BIDS FAREWELL.
The lying in state of Queen Alexandra ended at one o'clock in the morning, but when the Abbey was closed the Gentle men at Arms "and the Yeomen of the Guard kept vigil all night long.
They were relieved at daybreak when the coffin was carried to a motor hearse for conveyance to Windsor.
A group of people with heads bared reverently bowed. London's last farewell as the hearse glided from the Abbey gates.
The coffin was hidden in the folds of Queen Alexandra's standard.
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A few wreaths wero still in position Two Royal cars with court officials and cee with guardamen as coffin beaters foliowed.
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SERVICE IN TOKYO..
Tokyo, November 28th. A memorial service for the late Queen Alexandra was held in the English Church this morning.
Prince and Princess Kuni represented H... the Emperor and Empress; and Viscount, Chinda was present on behalf of the Prince Regent.
The limited accommodation necessitated apportioning the seats among ticket- holders only. Those present included the Iremier, members of the Cabinet, high Daval and military officers, government officials and the leading members of the British and Danish communities.
MAIL VIA SIBERIA. MOSCOW DENIES DELAY OR LOSS IN TRANSIT.
REPLY TO BRADFORD,
Moscow, November 29th. La connection with the complaint of the Bradford Chamber of Commercy, alleging that mail to the Far East vid Siberia is delayed and sometimes lost, the Commissariut of Posts declares that he has not yet received any complaints of delay or, loss. The average time in transit is a fortnight. There have been two cases of railway wrecks, but the mail was delayed only a few hours.
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WIRELESS MEN STRIKE
ACTION. BOARD OF TRADE TAKES STRANGE
LONDON, November 27th. The strife ci wireless, operators does not involve the land stations, but the Association of Wireless and Cable Tele- graphists, which called the strike, claime as members 18 per cent, of the wireles operators abcard British merchantmen. Wirless operators have been instructed to report to the union as ships come into port and not to sign on for fresh voyages, but ships already at sea are not endangered as existing contracts will not be broken.
The opinion is expressed that if the the full Board of Trade insiste on observance of the regalations with regard to the carrying ct wireless operators. many ships must be held up.
B. OF T. ACTION.
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it is understood that in view of the strike of wireless operators the Board, of Trade has relaxed the rule requiring cach vessel to carry at least three wire- less operators.
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FOOTBALL AT HOME. RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED
ON SATURDAY -
FIRST ROUND OF cre.
LONDON, November 28th. The following are the results of socia- tion matches played in the English and Scottish League to-day:—
THE LEAGUE (DIVISION 1.). Arsenal 2; Sunderland, 0. Aston V., 3; Manchester C.. 1. Bolton W., 0; Cardiff C., 1. Leeds U...0: W. Brom, A., Leicester C., F; Everton, 1, Liverpool. : Bury, 1. Manchester U., 9; Blackburn R, 0. Notts C., 4; Tottenham,, 2.
W. Bam. C, 2: Huddersfield, T., 3. The fixtures between Burnley and Bir. mingham and Newcastle United and Shefteld United were postponed.
SECOND DIVISION.
Fulham, 1; Southampton, 1. Middlesbro, 9: Bradford C.. .. Portsmouth, Port Vale, 2 Preston N.E.. 2; Derby C. 1. The Wednesday, 4; Chelsea, 1. S. Shields, 3; Nottingham F., 1. Stockport C., 4; Blackpool, 3. Stoke C., 3; Hall C., !..... .
THIRD DIVISION" (SOUTH), Crystal P, 5; Plymouth A.. 5.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE (DIVISION 1.). Airdrieonians, 2; St. Mirren, 1. Clydebank, 3 Queen's Pk., 0. Dundee U., ; Hibernians, 2 Humilton A. 2; Cowdenbeath, 1. Hearts, 1; Kilmarnock 0, Morton, 3; Dundee, Partick T., 2; Motherwell, 1. Raibt R., 0; Aberdeen, 1. Rangers, 9: Falkirk, 3 St. Johnstone, 0; Celtic, ..
ASSOCIATION CUP.
Following are the results of the matches played in the first round of the Competition Proper, of the Football As- sociation Cup:
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Blyth Spartans, 2; Hartlepools U., 2. Carlisle U., 0; Chilton Colty., 2 Hordern A., ; Darlington, New Brighton, 3; Barrow, 9. Oldham A., 0; Lytham, 1. Traumere R., 0: Crewe A., D. Southport, 1 Mold, 0. Accrington S. 4; Wrexham, U. Wigan 3.0; Nelson, 1 Worksop T., Rotherham U., 0. Coventry Co Halifax T., 3 Boston, 3; Mansfield T... Wath A, 6; Chesterfield, 5. Doncaster, R., 9; Wellington, 0. Northampton T., 3; Barnsley, 1. Worcester C.. 0; Kettering T., a Bradford, 9; Lincoln C., Leyton, 1; St. Alban's C., 0. Clapton, 3: Norwich C. 1. Brentford, 3; Barnet, 1. Charlton A., 4; Windsor and E., 2. Gillingham, 6 Southall, 0. London Cal., 1; Ilford, 2 Luton T. 3 Folkstone, 0. Brighton and Hove, 1; Watford, 1. Northfleet U,, 2: Queen's Pk. R.; 2. Chathum, 0 Sittingbourne, 37 Southend D, 5; Dulwich H., 1 Aberdare A., Bristol B., 1. Weymouth. : Newport C., 1. Torquay U., 1; Reading, 1. Bournemouth 3: Merthyr T., 0. Fareham U.B., 1; Swindon T., 104 :
The matches between South Bank nod Exeter C., 1; Swansea T., 3.
Ashington Stockton arid Durham City were postponed, owing to frost.
The Rochdale-West Stanley fixture was abandoned at half-time owing to the dan gerous state of the ground, with the score one all
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Walsall and Grimsby Town abandoned their fixture.
ANILINE DYES. BADISCHE WORKS AMALGAMATE WITH FIVE OTHERS.
BERLIN, November 29th. The Badische Aniliae Works have saat- tioned the fusion with five other Dye Companies and the necessary increase of capital for the purpose. This will make the capital of the new concern 632,000,000 Klarks....
EARLIER CABLES.
-ANGLO-GERMAN TRADE.
The Association of Wireless and Cable" Telegraphists says that upproximately 200 operators up to the present have re fused to renew their signatures on ships HITCH REPORTED OVER CLAUSE
OF AGREEMENTS" articles and, asserts, that one Liverpool, ope Glasgow and two Hull been held upg
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BERLIN, November 27th.
The Association critises the Board It is semi-icially stated that negotia, of Trade relaxation cubled earlier anations between the British and German move in favour of chipowners which will create suspicion and ridicule of Govern ment regulations.
The two ships held up at Hulf later sailed with Board of Trade clearances
It is reported from Liverpool that operators on the White Star boat Celtic are among those who refused to sign but the Cunard, Alfred Holt and Brockle bank lines are not affected as they em play their own operators and have not given notice of any, reduction in wages. [An earlier cable stated: The Tole graphite Association has issued strike notices iu the case of all wireless operators aboard British ships, and have instructed the men not to sign for fury ther voyages pending a settlement of the dispute regarding conditions of wer- vice, including the proposed reduction of wages of 225. ed. monthly.]
delegations on questions arising out of the Anglo-German trade agreement have teen provisionally broken off owing to differences of opinion with regard to the interpretation of various points in the protocol, although understanding was reached with regard to the application of the respective customs tariffs.
LATED.
The disagreement related to the inter- pretation of a clause in the protocol of the Anglo-German commercial treaty whereby the British Government pledged itself not to impose duties especially
detrimental to Germany.
The German delegates claimed that the British customs dutics on many German exports, especially musical instruments and pianos, should be abrogated or considerably reduced in view of this είπαν.
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LATEST CABLES.
FUTURE OF RUBBER.
LATEST CABLES
BOMBAY MILL-OWNERS.
BRITISH AND DUTCH MORE IN CONFERENCE WITH STRIKERS IS
CO-OPERATION.
LONDON, November 29th. The Manchester Guardian says the recent threat of the Firestone Tyre Com- pany to compete in rubber supplies in the far future can be dismissed as unim
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In Mincing Lane, on the other hand, there have recently been developments. indicating more co-operation between British and Dutch rubber producing in dustries.
When the restriction was "removed powerful London interests secured a hold among Dutch plantations through the recent stream of new issues.
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BOMBAY, November-98th The conference between representatives of the mill-owners and the textile strikers, with a view to a settlement, has been adjourned sine die,
Bath sides refuse to yield,
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NEW DUTIES PROPOSED SAFEGUARDING OF INDUSTRIES SUGGESTIONS.
LONDON, November 27th. The Ave Board of Trade committees of inquiry into 'applications under the Safeguarding of Industries Art "have VOTING FOR CURTAILMENT IS issued their conclusion. They recommend
HELD NOT SUFFICIENT.
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LANCASHIRE COTTON.
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Laxaos, November 29th. actual voting at Manchester cabled earlier was 70,000 to 20,000 in favour of curtailment, which the .com mittee, however. decided was not suti cient to justify a change.
An earlier cable stated: a meeting of the Master Cotton Spinners' Asso- ciation at Manchester decided by a large majority against the proposal for con trol of the Lancashire cotton, spinning industry on the principle of the wartirue cotton control board including operatives The American and representatives. section ballotted heavily in favour of the proposal to reduce the hours from 39 to 35 per week.]
MANCHESTER MEETING... RACES ABANDONED OWING TO
HARD FROST.
Lossos, November 95th. The Manchester races, including the November handicap, have been abandon. ed on account of frost.
IRISH GAOL RAIDED. NINETEEN PRISONERS RELEASED AT MOUNT JOY.
DUBLIN, November 26th Armed raiders in the uniform of the Civil Guard last night obtained admit- tance to Mount Joy prison by presenting themselves with pretended prisoners.
They then held up the warders with revolvers and quickly searched the prisuo
They hurried nineteen prisoners into waiting motor-cars and escaped.
The police are searching the district but up to the present they have had no
SUCCESS.
LOCARNO AGREEMENT. NECESSARY GERMAN SIGNATURES OBTAINED.
BERLIN. November 29th. President von Hindenburg, the Chan- cellor (Dr. Lutber) and Herr Stresemann (Foreign Secretary) have signed the legislation for the Locarno Agreement.
EVACUATION OF COLOGNE.
COLOGNE, November 29th. The evacuation of the Cologne Zoric begins to-morrow."-
SYDNEY STRIKE ENDS. BRITISH SEAMEN ACCEPT OWNERS' TERMS.
SYDNEY, November 29th The British seamen's strike has ended, the men resuming work on the owners'
terms.
EARLIER CABLES.
GERMANY "AND" LEAGUE. REICHSTAG APPROVES ENTRY BY BIG MAJORITY.
BEBLIN, November 27th. The Reichstag by 278 to 180 votes Approved Germany's entry into League of Nations.
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The Reichstag passed the third reading of the Bill ratifying the Locargo treaties by 300 to 174 votes.
The Reichstag by 291 to 174 votes passed the third reading of the Locarno Bill embracing the security pact, the arbitration treaties and Germany's entry into the League, in practically full bouse.
The galleries were assigned to the diplomatic corps. The public crowded to be present.
Dr. Luther, and Herr Stresemann gó to London on Sunday to sign the treaty, after which the Government will resign to make room for all sections of the Coalition in favour of the treaty.
SEARCH FOR SCHOONER, DUTCH NAVAL VESSEL IS STILL
MISSING.
AMSTERDAM, November 27th. Two torpedo-boats and the craiser Heemskerk are searching in the neigh bourhood of the island of Terschelling for the naval pilot schooner which left thirteen including a captain, chief there early on Tuesday with a crew of officer and four pilots, and is feared to have been lost. A lifebuoy and the schooner's dinghy have been washed ashore. It is surmised that the vrse was sunk in a gile at night by a British
schooner.
duty of 1 per cent. ad valorem en packing and wrapping paper subject to certain exceptions, and on the under standing that the daty also extend to wrapping paper in manufactured articles whenever the cost of such paper as raw material exceeds, say, fifteen per cent of the value of the manufactured article of which it is component.
CUTLERY TAXES.
A duty is proposed of 33 per cent." miratorem for at least five years on cer- tain classes of cutlery, including knives, except surgical knives and knives for use in machines, scissors, razors and carving forks; also on leather and cotton fabric gloves, but not silk or artificial silk fabric gloves, which the reporting committee considers are already suficiently protect ed. The committees rejected a claim for duty on aluminium hollow ware, while the report of the committee on gas mantles is somewhat indefnite.
LATEST CABLES.
TRECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] U.S. NAVAL MANEUVRES. PROGRAMME FOR NEXT YEAR ABANDONED.
WASHINGTON, November 20th. The Navy Department announces that the maneuvres- off the heavy cost of Hawaii and the subsequent cruise of the Flect to Australasia, together with other considerations of economy. preclude the naval any extensive nssibility maawuvres in 1226; and the proposed "perations off the west coast of South Anterica are abandoned
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It is intended to carry out extensive macauvres in 1927 with the armiy parti cinating.
They probably will be held, off the East Const of the United States with a view to testing the defences of New England.
SMUGGLED IN COFFINS." SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY MADE BY U.S. OFFICIAL
CHINESE FOR AMERİÇA."
SAN FRANCISCO, November 28th. Following the receipt of information from abroad that a scheme was dicot to amuggle Chinese into America, the local director of immigration at Hawaii led a party of searchers over arriving from the Far Each They had twice ransacked the vessel from top to bottom without success and were about to leave when a searcher in the deepest hold accidentally knocked the top off one of a row.cf coffina
young The corpse proved to be Chinese saugly ensconced with food and baggage. Ten more coffins contained similar contraband.
The authorities held the opinion that they have unearthed a gigantic con spiracy to smuggle aliens directed by an agency in the Orient which liberally bribes açamen on a per cupita basis
AN ALLEGED RUM-RUNNER BRITISH SCHOONER RELEASED,
BY U.S.A. AUTHORITIES.' NEW LONDON, CONN., November 28th. The Ocean Maid has been released. The Government's case depended on proving that the Hefen was capable of reaching the shore in an hour, but the Helen has since sunk in a gale.
The British schooner Occun Maid was soised outside the twelve mile limit, hat the const-guards maintained that the seizure was permissible as she was wit in one hour's sailing, distance from the cast. The schooner was taken after the capture of the spred 'boat Helen, which was conveying liquor, allegedly from the Ocean Maid. Three men on the Helen and eight on the Ocean Maid were arrested.] »
WEATHER REPORT.
The Royal Observatory issued the fol lowing report at 6.27 p.m. yesterday:
The depressiin over-Japan has moved Northward and now covers Hokkaido. The anticyclone over China has weakened lightly. Moderate N.E. winds will con tinue in Formosa Channel along the S.E. and South Coast of China and over the Local forecast N.E winda, moderate, China Bea.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending November 14th amounted to 67,470 tous, and the sales to 64,680 tons,