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1HROUGH BETER'S AGENCY.) DAMASCUS IN DANGER. BRIGANDS THREATEN TO ATTÁCK THE CITY.
DAMASCUS, December sin. Coincidently with the arrival of M. Jouvend. (Civil High Commissioner) bands of brigands, operating around the city (reported to number 2,000 men), "are threatening an early attack. The result is neute tension has been croited.
No traffic is allowed on the streets after à p.m."and all permits have been withdrawn; troops are standing to arma and barricades have been increased.
New bands of brigands are forming: one was recruited mainly in the Maidan Quarter.
The Authorities, on December ist., summgned the notables of the Maidan and instructed them that their Quarter must resist any attempt at entry by the bands of brigands; otherwise the authori ties would bombard it.
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The French heavily bombed Brigands, in the gardens near the Shagoor Quarter. It is "reported that there has been heavy fighting recently near Kuncitra. It is also said that a large force of Druses has gone to Hauran, in an endeavour to induce the population to join the rebellion. But the population was deterred, owing to the French aeroplanes heavily bombing their villages.
A mosage from Beirnt states that the French have occupied Haabaya and Lebanon is now freed of insurgents.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] U.S. DESTROYERS RECALLED.
WASHINGTON, December 6th. The American destroyers at Beirut are withdrawing immediately. The State Department has decided that their presence there is no longer necessary.
·(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
COMMUNISTS IN BRITAIN. POLICE PREPARING GENERAL ROUND-UP.-
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LONDON, December 6th. According to the newspapers, the Police at Manchester, Liverpool and! Glasgow are preparing a general Yount
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FOOTBALL AT HOME,
RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED
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LONDON December: 5th. Following are results of association football matches played in the English and Scottish League to-day,
ENGLISH LEAGUE (DIVISION 1.).. Birmingham, 2; «Leeds U., 1. 13lackburn, 1; Liverpool, L Cardiff C.. ; Notts C. 1. Everte 2: West Ham L., 0. Hudder-feld T, 2; Arsenal, 2 Manchester C., 3; Leicester C., 1. Sheffield, 2; Bolton W., 0. Sunderland, 2; Manchester 1,, I.. Tottenbam H., 2 Aston Villa, S. W. Brom, A.; N'Castle U., '0. The Bury-Burnley fixture was post- peaed, owing to frost.
·SECOND DIVISION.
Rarnes, 3; Swansen T., 0. Blackpool, 2; Fulham, 0 Bradford C.. 0; Portsmouth, 1. Chelsea, 1; Stoke City. 1. Clapton O., 0; Wednesday, 0. Stockport C1; Darlington, 1. Derby C.. 2; Middlesbro., Hull City, 1; Oldham A., 26 Nottingham F., 4: Preston N.E., O Port Vale, 3; W'hampton W.. “Q. Southampton, 0; South Shields,
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THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH). "Abordaro A., 3'; B'mouth and B. A., 3.
Brentford, 1 Merthyr T., 1. Brighton and H.A., 1; Charlton A., o. Bristol C, 5; Luton T., 1. Millwall, 3; Exeter C., 0, Northampton, D; Reading, 1. Forwich C., 2; Swindon T., 2o Plymouth A., 3; Queen's P. R.; 1. Southend U.; 3; Bristol R., 1. Watford, 3; Gillingham, 1.
Frost caused the postponement of the fixture between the Crystal Palace, and Newport:
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH), Ashington, 0; Halifax T., 1. Barrow, 1; Rotherham U., 2. Coventry C., 2; Bradford, Crowe A, Hartlepools, U., 1. Doncaster R., 1; Walsall, 1. Lincoln C., 0; Rochdale, 2. Nelson, Grimsby T., Le New Brightou, 1; Durham C., Southport, ; Tranmere R., I. Wigan B., 3; Accrington, S., 0. Wrexham, 1; Chesterfield, 1
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SCOTTISH CUT (DIVISION 1). Aberdeen, 0; Hearts, 2 Airdrieonians, 1; Morton, 2. Celtic, 1; Clydebank, 1. Cowdenbeath, 3; Falkirk, 0. Dundee U., 1; Partick T., 0. Hibernians, 7 Hamilton A., 4. Kilmarnock, 2; Rangers, Motherwell, O; St, Mirren, Queen's Pk, i, Dundee, 3;" St. Johnstone, 3; Celtic, 1.
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TENNIS IN INDIA.
CARLES.
up of Communists, as a result of official conferences in London. Warrants for ASSOCIATION DECIDE TO BAR
the arrest of many alleged activa Com- munists were issued yesterday.
TRADE UNIONISM. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL BANS RUSSIAN PROPOSAL,
AMSTERDAM, December 6th.
The general council of the later national Federation of Trade Unions, by 14 votes to, has reaffirmed its decision of February, not to entertain the proposal for an unconditional con- ference with Russian Trade Unions.
FRENCH FINANCE BILL. PASSES SENATE BY LARGE MAJORITY.
PARIS. December 5th.
MR. JACOB.
DELI. December 4th
It is understood that the Indian Lawn Tennis Association has decided not to invite Mr. Jacob to play for India,
{Mr. Jacob was suspended by the Association recently, in connection with the English Association concerning his his failure some months ago to satisfy
Paris expenses while on tour,)
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CORK CONFERENCE URGES TARIFF PROTECTION.
LONDON, December ath.
A conference of Senatora, local mem- bers of the Dail and manufacturers and millowners, at Cork this afternoon,
The Senate has passed the entire considered the position of the woollen Finance Eill by 206 votes fo 26.
industry.
Cork speakers urged the necessity of the imposition of t tariff on imported woollen piccegoods.
The Senaze by 190 votes to 38 passed the clause of the Goverûments Finance Bill with regard to the advance of six milliard fraces by the Banque de France. Mr. Walsh, Minister of Posts, un- The Senators also passed the clauses in regard to the collection of taxes and dertook to submit the views of the the increase of taxes, after M. Briand conference to the Executive. He said bad made a strong appeal to the Sepats that he was satisfied the country. to pass the Bill by a large majority.
(THROUGH HAVAS AGENCY.] SOME NEW MEASURES.
PARIS, December 6th.
Le Hatia únderstands that the new fuancial "measures will include an extra 000,000,000 france from the Tobacco Establishment sinking fund and through the repression of fiscal frauds and in- como tax reform.
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[TROCOM BAVAS, ADENDE,],
DEBTS OF FRANCE.
NEGOTIATION WITH US AND
U.K. TO BE RESUMED.
"PARIS, Dovember 6th, Interviewed by Le Matin, M. Loucheur declared that the debt negotiations with England and America would be resum ed without delay.
had
Dow reached a stage when the vital industries of the nation must have
protection.
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GERMAN CABINET.
MINISTERS RESIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN..
BEALIS, December 5th,
The Cabinct has resigned on the return
of Dr. Luther and Herr : Stresemann'
from London, in accordance with its
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HOME IMPORT DUTIES.
WRAPPING PAPER PROPOSAL NOW 'DROPPED.
Lowdos, · December 4th. In the House of Commons Mr. Stanley Baldwin stated that the proposed impart duties on
wrapping paper would not be taken this sessión.
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BOOM IN FLORIDA.
ARRIVALS RECALL GOLD `RUSH.
DAYS OF 'FORTY-NINE.
NEW YORK, December 6th.
Not since the Gold Rush of 1349" has America witnessed such a concerted flow of people into state, as is now happening in Florida, where a great real estate boom is in full swig.
NEWS.
THROUGH BRUXXI'S AGENCY.] NORTH CHINA SITUATION, TROOPS RETURNING TO MUKDEN
-FOLD. "
REPORTH OF HOSTILITIES.
PERING, December th Reports continue to arrive that num-
Foreign
bere of Kuo Sung Lig's men have revert ed to Chang Tro Lin's side. messages state that Kuo Sung Ling's troops have arrived at Ningyuan and commenced shelling the Mukden leader defensive positions.
"Li Ching Lin is strengthening his farces.. at Peitsang and Jenchiu.
Two divisions of the Kuominchun Second Army (under command of Yuch Wei Chan) are approaching Tacheng. One hundred thousand tourists and Hence Bghting is expected between Li settlers are putting up with the incon-Ching Lin and the Kuoninchun (People's veniences and hardships of cump hile, Army) shortly.
owing to the unparalled housing shortage. Camp's encircle the cities; for example, 11,000 people are living in tents near Miami and preparations are being made for an additional 90,000 to 30,000 people this winter.
PANAMA CANAL DEFENCES. US. SECRETARY OF WAR URGES
·THEIR COMPLETION.
WASHINGTON, December 6th. Mr. Dwight Davis. U.S. Secretary For War, in his annual report to President Coolidge, deals mainly with the defences
of the Panama Canal. "He urges that the security of the Canal should be assured without delay; and that America's Western outpost, the Island of Oahu, should be placed on a basis to resist attack of any probable magnitude with the object of seizing the Hawaiian Islands.
The programme for the defence of the Canal and of Oahu should be completed in a decade, beginning with the fiscal year-1927.
MINERS ENTOMBED,
HEROIC EFFORTS PROVE
SUCCESSFUL
BOULDER, COL., December, sth. The entombed miners and their rescuers have sately fought their way out of the Fairview mine".
EARLIER.
HEROLC EFFORTS MADE
Li Ching tin has issued a circular telegram denouncing the second Kuomin
chun
SITUATION AT TSINGTAO,
TSINGTAO, December 5th.
The American destroyer Simpson ar rived here today, making six foreign warships in pört. .-'
Reports have reached here of the defeat of Ying Tei San's rebellious troops near Kaomi.
Pi Shou Chen's loyal troops bave gone i on to Weibsien and Paoshan to suppress banditry by Sao Pao San's soldiers who have reverted to their old bandit status. General Pi wired here, while en route. to Cheloo, to have the rebellious soldiers disarmed.
The commandeering of automobiles here has caused Chinese garages to bols their doors,temporarily.
FIGHTING AT MACHANG.
SHANGHAI, December 4th. Fighting has broken out at Machang between the Hona troops and the forces of feneral Li Ching Lin bat no decision has been reached. The forces: under General Faa Chung Sau bave advanced northwards from Taming.
A mandato appoints Mr. Chen Chin Tao as the Minister of Finance... -
ACTIVITY AT PEKING.
PERING, December 6th. "Mr. Chen Chin Tao is still at Kalgan.
Heroic efforts are proceeding to rescue The Chief Executive, Than Chi Jai, bas twenty mien entombed as & result of a wired, asking him to come and take up fire at the entrance to the Fairviewwork at the Ministry of Finance.
A revised Act, governing the executive silver, gold and lead wine,"
Beveral of the rescuers have been over system, has been forwarded to Marshal
by the fames “and
Feng Ye Hsiang for approval. It is he accumbed. The remainder are carrying it, Ms. Hsu Sbil Ying will be appointed lieved that as soon as he has agreed to
on with gas masks.
come
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has
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PROHIBITION IN. U.S.
APPEAL TO POPE FOR MORAL SUPPORT.
WASHINGTON, "December 4th. The United Committee for Prohibition Enforcement, representing both Roman
has appealed to the Pope morally to sup Catholic and Protestant reform societies,
port the enforcement of prohibition in the United Stater.
The appeal laments the apparent in- difference of some American Catholics to
the prohibition cause, and asks for a word from the Pope reiterating the Catholic position of respect for civil authority."
Premier
The vernacular papers expect. Mr. T. Wang's definite appointment. to Waichiaopu (Foreign Office) will be nounced shortly
BOOM IN RUBBER.
MANY LONDON JOBBERS OWN THEY WERE CAUGHT,
THE CANTON-HONGKONG
NEGOTIATIONS.
A FORECAST OF THE STRIKE COMMITTEE'S DEMANDS.
LONDON, December 5th. Yesterday was one of the biggest days
[rno orn CRINESE CORRESPONDENT] of the boom.cn the rubber share market.
The General Chamber of Commerce of Hitherto prices have been rushed up Canton and the Associated Chambers of dramatically; many jobbers admitted Commerce of Kwangtung, in a joint state.
they were caught out of shares.
ment to the Press, dated December 4th, One feature was the way in which explained that the Kuomintang Political Glasgow and other Northern centres Commission had asked the four principal bought shares unceasingly from the trade guilds in Canton to appoint a re opening till long past the official closing presentative in a responsible delegation hour.
to meet a similarly constituted body from Hongkong to open conversations with a view to end the boycott and strike now. interfering with the trade and traffe be
COLONIAL, OFFICE SURPRISE. LONDON, December 4th. The Colonial Office rubber exportation announcement has come as a surprise,tween the two ports; and that there kad The Eeaning Standard's politicni cor- been some diffenlty in selecting the re respondent states that exceptional speet-presentatives because two of the four had Iation on the rubber market attracted differed from the other two on the matter
official consideration some time ago and of procedure. The Chambers of Com- the announcement was made with there went on to explain that they were full acquiescence of the Ceylon" and Malaya Governments.
gentine is their desire to promote the resumption of Hongkong-Canton trafic and that they hoped the Hongkong mer chants would assist the Chinese workers to attain their aspirations--
It is added that neither the British, Ceylon or Malaya authorities have taken account of the exact effect of the pro-
During the period between the overtures duction as if cannot be estimated until to conferones and the final settlement of more exact information has been received the dificulty, enforcement of the boycott from rubber estates. Doubt is expressed is expected to be much relaxed. Chinese in other quarters as to whether, with do not encounter so many obstacles" by shortage of labour, many of the estates strike pickets when arriving at or leaving are able to work to the one hundred per Canton on British steamers from Hong- cent, standard
kong, and in a few days a large party of Hongkong Chinese will go on an excur- sion to Canton, where they will be the guests of the Kuomintang..
-PAN-PACIFIC LABOUR.
CONFERENCE AT HONOLULU NEXT NOVEMBER.
MELBOURNE, December 4th." The Pan-Pacific Labour Conference will be opened in November, 1998, at Honolulu instead of at Sydney, as at first proposed. Representatives of Canada, South Africa, Singapore, India, the United States, Philippines, Hawaii, China and Japan have been invited to attend.
SWEDEN AND CHINA,
STOCKHOLM TO ADHERE TO WASHINGTON TREATY.
STOCKHOLM, December 4th.
CANTON NEWS.
THE SEARCH OF MAILS BY STRIKE PICKETS. ARRESTED RAILWAY OFFICIAL RELEASED.
IFACH
DUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] The Chinese superintendent of the Canton-Kowloon Railway mail service, arrested a week ago by strike pickets for resisting the search of mail matter by un Authorised persons, was released on De cember 4th, upon demand of the Chinese
The Swedish Government, on the Post Office, Tho strike pickets have been invitation of the United States, has acting as if they were fully authorized decided to signify its adhesion to the Government agents since the commence treaty with China signed at Washingtonment of the strike and boycott last June. on February 6th, 1999
EUROPEAN LADY ASSAULTED.
AN INDIAN SENT TO PRISON.
An Indian guard-attached to the police. training school was sentenced by Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Central Magistracy on Saturday, to six months' hard labour for committing a common assault on European lady.
against Shamen, Macao, and Hongkong. FLOUR AND SUGAR PRICES. Prices of flour and sugar have retura-
ed to normal in Canton as a result of large shipments from Shanghai, > Not only these but other articles are, now coming regularly to Canton by way of" Shanghai, the strike pickets having de- cided to loosen their vigilance since the overturen for a definite settlement of the
Complainant stated in evidence, that whilat she was "proceeding" with some night, they were approached by defen. friends to the Theatre Royal on Friday difficulty
dant, who in passing committed the Assault complained of by laying his hand Con her. He then bolted, and was even betually caught near the Queen's Theatre.
an
Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang is despatching hundreds of camelz, bearing ammunition, to "Kaiping to assist General Kuo Sung Ling. He is also sending troops.
The fi Shi Pao reports that fighting began yesterday between Li Ching Lin
details are lacking. and the second Kueminchun near Ma chang; but the censorship is strict and
JAPAN AND MUKDEN. CABINET DECIDES. TO ADOPT WAITING POLICY..
THE TAI ON RAIDED. The West River traffic in Kwangtung is returning to normal, and for the week
Replying to His Worship, Sub-Inspector ending December 5th, only one Red Richard Lannigan, who was in charge of seizure of private shipping was reported. the case, said that the evidence available At the Shiuhing Channel, the 1. fai On at the time the summons was issued did
not warrant a more serious charge thun was raided, 10 passengers being taken for that of common assault being preferred. Tansom besides about $100,000 worth of Defendant said that whilst passing, he cargo. The Reds are stated to have shot brushed against the lady's shoulder by four persons, more than 90 being allowed mere accident.
to escape. ?
EUGBY.
NAVY DEFEAT “HE.F.C,
HONGKONG BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATION,
THE LATEST FIGURES.
Banks.
A rugby match, which was regarded as The returns of the average amount of an Interport trial, was played on the bank notes in circulation and of specia Happy Valley ground on Saturday, when in reserve in Hongkong, during the month the Navy defeated the H.K.F.C. (Rugby ended 30th November, 1925, as cortified by TOKYO, December 5th..
Section) by 17 points to ni Yesterday the Cabinet, after discuss
The terms were as under:
the Managers of the respective Banks, are as follow: ing the Mukden situation, unanimously Club TeamMontague Smith; McMas
«Average decided (including the War Minister) ter, Bowker, Lammert, Rushton; Sum-
Amount on non-interference provided Japanese mers and Ralph; Lec, Foster, Middleton Chartered Bank of India, Aus- The Committee has also written and Foreign lives are not endangered Smith, Billinghurst, O'Conner, Davicy,
tralia and China $14,211,760 letter to President. Coolidge urging the General Staff advocates threatening Mount, Florcace, Rothwell; Noronha and Mercantile Bank of India,
Nevertheless, it understood that the Smith, and Millat.
Navy Team.
Rippington; Chatt,
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation
43,570,960 better enforcement of the liquor laws. nction, il major hostilities break ont..
Northwood MeTaggert, Archer, Kin- Limited AN APPEAL FROM KUO. nane, Bradford, Hathaway, McDonald,
Edwards, and Duckworth. Referen: Mr. B. Tickle,
CREDIT FOR BELGIUM.
MORGAN'S ANNOUNCE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION.
-
ing
&
The Club from the kick-off attacked and MeTaggert was unlucky not to score. For some time a ding-dong struggle took
Total .............
SHANGHAI, December 4th. Kuo Sung Ling has telegraphed to the Minister of Japan requesting him not to help Chang Tso Lin and also to
Chartered Bank of India, Aus
Baoks. the Diplomatic Body declaring that he place, with the Navy eventually gaining tralia and China NEW YORK, December 4th. will be responsible for the protection of the mastery, Then Noronha scored the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Morgan's have announced American the foreigners in the Three Eastern first try, followed by another by Chatting Corporation
decision to do so, after the signature of aricipation in the new credit arranged/Provinces and will recognise all the Both kicks at goal were abortive, 6 Mercantile Bank of India,
treaties of the Three Eastern Provinces
AN IMPERIAL BIRTH. DAUGHTER BORN TO JAPANESE
the Locarno Treaties, in order to permit by British and other European banks with the foreign Powers the formation of another Cabinet or the for improving the monetary position reconstruction of the present one," which of Belgium's credit. It is unofficially ia "carrying on until a new Govern- rent is formed, og ka
reported that about 825,000,000 which, The crisis is due to the earlier action has been added to previous grants, afforda of the Nationalists, who suddenly de Belgium approximately 800,000,000 for cided to oppose the Locarno Treaties, exchange stabilisation, which will even- and the consequent withdrawal of three tually be absorbed by an international Nationalist Ministers from the Cabinet, loan of $150,000,000..
CROWN PRINCESS.
H.I.H, the Crown Princes of Japan
TOKYO, December 8th gave birth to a daughter this evening.
Hall-time: Navy,».2"
Club, nil, tries, 6 points; After the interval the Club began pro- misingly, but they were soon on the defensive, and Rothwell scored for the Navy, the kick at goal by Edwards being also successful. The Club were then a beaten side, and for the Navy, farther tries were scored by Florence, and Rip pington.
Final Navy, 1 goal, 4 tries, 17 points; Club, nil.
Limited
Total
1417,710
$80,200,403
Bpecie in Reserve.
$5,000,000*
(36,000,000†
580,000§:
$41,550,000
In addition Sterling Securities de posited with the Crown Agents: valued at
1.050,300
In addition Securities deposited wit the Crown Agents and Straite Govern
with: ment valued at £3,108,087
5 In addition Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £350,000