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GENEVA PROBLEMS. : BIG FIVE" AND LEAGUE
QUESTIONS.
GENEVA, March 19th. During the whole morning attention! was centred on the Beaurivaga Hotel, where theLocarno signatories, not known as the "Big Five," were closeted in Sir Austen Chamberlain's room. A large crowd watched them arrive at 11.30 to attend the fateful meeting, which broke up at 2.20 p.m..
M. Briand and M. Vandervelde on leaving, remarked There is no decision. but several suggestions have been made which we shall have to consider before the next meeting, the time of which has not yet been fixed.
OFFICIAL VERSION,
LATELL
A communiqué has been issued saying that conversations were continued this morning. Various suggestions were made for a solution of the difficulty and the meeting was adjourned in order to afford time for reflection on these suggestions. There will be another meeting but the time has not yet been fixed. In addition to the Big Five," Lord Cecil M. Paul Boncour and M. Loucheur were present.
SOME POSSIBLE BOLUBIONS.
PARIS, March 12th.
According to Harer message from Cleneva, the meeting of the "Big Five," which gave promise of ending in a dead lock, reached a tentative solution; firstly, that Germany immediately be granted entry into the League with a seat on the Council; secondly, that the creation of fresh permanent members be referred to a Committee to investigate the whole question of the composition of the Coun- eil and report in September; and thirdly. that Poland be given a non-permanent seat on the Council forthwith. There is reason to think that the whole question of permanent seats will be reserved. "
Heras further reports that for the first time the German's to-day did not oppose the grant of a non-permanent seat to Paland but naked for time to consider the matter. It is stated that M. Unden, Sweden, does not oppose the immediate grant of a non-permanent sent to Poland provided that Germany consent.
RESTIVE REPRESENTATIV 25.
Loxton, March 19th." Reuter learns that well-informed cir. cles in London consider the position At Geneva as regards Germany's admission to the League undoubtedly serious: Sir Austen Chamberlain, however, ia con tinuing his efforts at mediation. British Fircles will feel that some solution of the impasse may yet he found...
the Brazilian Foreign M. Franco, Minister, has telegraphed his Govern- inent asking for fresh instructions, and it is hoped that these will enable him to modify his present non-posmu at- titude.
DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 15TM¤, 1926
THE HONGKONG
FORMAL PROCEEDINGS,
The correspondent states that M., Undan (Sweden) will not oppose the immediate grant of a non-permanent seat to Poland provided that Germany consenta.
(THROUGH BELTER'S AGENCY.).
PARIS, March 13th. If a breakdown occurs at Geneva, the Germans alone are responsible, is the unanimous opinion of the newspapera which point out that the Allies have gone to the extreme limit in the way of con- cessions.
"Le Journal'a Geneva correspondent complains that the Germans have act shown signs of genuino goodwill.
GERMANY'S ENTRY,
The Echo de Puris correspondant thinks that the curtain is far from being rung down at Geneva and that there is even ground for fear of the result of the previous, agreement between France And the other Powers The League Council may automatically be compelled by virtue of the agenda for the Session to declare itself in favour of the admis sion of Germany."
A correspondent suggests that Franco won't oppose Germany's entry and face Locarno and the risk of itcurring the re- proaches of the whole "Anglo-Saxon race and meations that the Italian delegate yesterday stated that Mussolini had in- structed him to vote for Germany. He concludes by suggesting that "France will be dragged along the same path."
GERMANY SCOLDED.
The Petit Parisien's correspondent scolds Germany for "bargaining over the admission of Poland" and adds that the attempts of the Japanese delegate to induce Herr Luther and Herr Strese mann to agree to a compromise yester day night have apparently been un- successful.
Le Matin's correspondent nsserts that Mr. Unden, representing Sweden, has agreed to withdraw his veto and that it is even proposed that Sweden with draw from the Council in favour of Poland.
DAILY MAJL'R" VIEW.
The French standpoint at Geneva is atoutly championed by the Daily Mail condemning Francophobia as the in fashion of some of our mandarias, mug. wumps, highbrows and defeatists who seek to place every ex-enemy on a pedestal and every ally in the pillory.
shocked that The Daily Mail is Locarnoism should be perverted into an anti-French cruande,"
The Liberal organs are equally indignant from the opposite view point. The Daily Chronicle, discussing the "Geneva scan- dal," says that the full consequences of Sir Austen Chamberlain's free hand may be seen to-day, and adds that but for him the wrangle which so largely cancelled Locarno and darkens the future of the League itself would never have It concludes by referring to occurred.
one of the most shameful and futile gestures of British diplomacy, since the days of Charles II."
The Daily News says that the past few The situation is farther complicated by days at Geneva have presented the world the restiveness of the representaives of a ludicrous, humiliating and sinister 53 nations assembled for the special An- spectacle. It would be a long time be- sembly to admit Germany. They have so fore the League would recover from the far been enforced to be idle and are moral shock received through the disas- uaturally annoyed that the proceedings trous initiative of M. Briand, aided and are held up and even compromised, by abetted by Sir Austen Chamberlain and Ahat are apparently intrigues on the their several satellites. part of certain members of the Council"
PROPOSALS REJECTED.
GENEVA, Later.
Dr. Luther, the German delegate to night rejected the conciliation proposals submitted in the morning with a view to settling the crisis over the seats on the Council.
LATER.
The electric state of the atmosphere is exemplified by the fact that Sir Austen Chamberlain has been receiving a con- stant succession of visitors, including Count Bethlen and Viscount Ishi. He also arranged to receive British journalists, but near the meeting time Dr. Luther, breathless, rushed through the hall of the Hotel and was closeted with Sir Austen Chamberlain for half an hour. Sir Aus ten cancelled the pressmen's reception, and left immediately, accompanied by Lord Cecil, to gue M, Briand
EXTREME LIMIT.
M. Briand in announcing the German devision said that the rejected proposals represented the extreme limit of the Allies' concessions.
The German refusal to agree to grant- ing a non-permanent seat on the Council to, Poland, on which France is insisting has aroused considerable, anxiety, and
the outcome is most uncertain.
ANOTHER FLUTTER.
GENEVA, March 12th.
GERMAN'S VIEWPOINT.
BERLIN, March 13th. The German standpoint at Geneva is explained semi-officially in a statement saying that after careful consideration the German delegates have decided that it is impossible for Germany in the mat ter of her entry into the League, to de part from fundamental principles or give a binding undertaking regarding her future policy in the League cularly in view of the efforts of some members."
parti
"GENEVA, March 13th.
If we are elected we atay, otherwise we go" said the German delegates when visited this morning by Reuter" who found complete calm at German head- quarters. The German delegates said it was not a question of their packing up and leaving Geneva. They were await- ing an answer to questions they had put and expected the Council to decide whe ther the promises made to Germany were
to be carried out or not.
."
FOREIGN SECRETARY WORRIED,
LATER.
The chief delegates are weary and dis-
tressed and the atmosphere is charged with controversy and bitterness. The day dawned with un forecastable developments in what is freely described as the "Geneva tragedy." The general feeling is that the next move must come from Germany. Meanwhile, the actual proce dure rests in the hands of the President
LATER
LATER.
This morning's sitting of the Assembly was of the briefest. The President paid A tribute to the memory of Leon Bour- geois, whereafter the Assembly adopted the report of the Committee of Supple mentary Estimates on the erection of a conference ball annexe to the Secretariat, involving an expenditure of 13,000,000 Swiss francs. The proceedings were
most forma).
ENWORTH TO REACH SOLUTION.
LATER.
An informal three-hour meeting of the members of the Council was adjourned Tomorrow's meeting of the Assembly is for the purpose of voting the entry of Germany League.
HIS
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COBHAM'S FLIGHT.
TRIP ACROSS THE
MEDITERRANEAN.
Ruoay, March 19th. Ir. Alza Cobham, in a message to the Evening News,, gives an account of his exciting dight from Sallum, in Egypt,
NEWS.
[THROCORREUTER'S AGENCY. ↑ THE NORTHERN WAR. JAPANESE DESTROYERS
FIRED ON.
Ito Athens, which is a distance, na the JAPAN'S NOTE TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT,
PEKING March 13th. crow flies, of 180 miles. The fight over
A Japanese note delivered to the Wai the Mediterranean Sollum has been done many times, but in chiaopu this afternoon says that having
from Athenia
to
the opposite direction it has not been accomplished before. Cobham's time for Mr. Vandervelde, leaving the Council,
the flight was Ave hours and ten minutes declared he was making a fresh effort Cobham has pointed out that the pre to-morrow to reach & solution, 4 vailing wind is always northerly. would be humiliating for all to return home (of the work of Locarno was endangered, and added should no soli
tion be reached before the 16th inst they at any rate, would explained the position to the Assembly and learn the latters opinion.
A TRAGEDY.
LATER.
Sir Austen Chamberlain, interviewed by Reuter, said although he was more hopeful yesterday of a satisfactory settlement of the Council membership problem as a result of 31t. Vandervelde's passionate appeal, M. Briand's con- criliatory attitude and his own efforts to go one better, he now felt that Herr Luther's rejection of their proposals made all efforts to continue conversations useless. He described the outcome of the efforts as a tragedy, and added ne to
the future, the whole affair was in the hands of the League Council and its was impossible to say what the reaction
of the latest events would be.
DOMINIONE AND ENLARGEMENT.
LATER."
He says: Elliot, the engineer, strip- ped the aeroplane of all extra weight and Emmett, the cinema-tographer, acht back his camera and gear and thus we could take ten more four gallon tins of spirit, to empty into the main tanks during the fight. The load was terrific hut. we took off well. Visibility was bad and we had to depend on our compass. Hour, after bour, we continued with no sight of land. In the middle of the Mediterranean we passed over a ship which gave us confidence as all ships had been broadcast in ease of misadventure We had been fiying three hours through showers and bad visibility and thought that Crete ought to be in sight. But another half-hour passed and still no Innd. I headed more north and we were all getting a little worried when I dimly sighted a shadowy rocky const, which was later located as the island of Cythera and I soon found the mainland of Greece. We had passed close to without seeing it. As we cornered Cape Malea. I got into violent down currents caused by the gale dashing over the mountains. The machine was violently thrown about. and I flew out to sen away from the
unshine." mountains and landed at Athens in
A feature of Sir Austen Chamberlain's activities has been continuous close contact with the Dominion, representa-
Flying ri Pisa and Lyons, Cobham tives, to whom he assiduously reported the developments, notably following last expects to reach Croydon aerodrome dar night's dramatic pronouncement of Herring the week-end Representatives of the will await him to congratulate him on tives were hastily summoned and con-
the accomplishment of his memorable. Luther when the Dominion representa Air Ministry and aero-nantical bodies ferred with the Foreign, Secretary at mid-
journey to Cape Town and back. night.
Reuter learns that the Dominion re presentatives do not view with favour the expansion of the Council and are appre hensive regarding the prestige of the League if matters are allowed to drift, but are not inclined to take a tragic view at the present."
TOPIC OF EUROPEAN DISCUSSION..
LONDON, March 14th.
The imbroglio at Geneva continues to be the prodominent topic of European discussion, and the latest reported deve. lopment made by the Observer's diplo matic correspondent is that Spain and Brazil have withdrawn their claims for. permanent seats on the Council of the League and decided to vote Germany's permanent ecat unconditionally,
In his opinion this makes it likely that the Polish claim will have to be dropped. The most interesting naws from Paris states some of the papers are express- ing surprise at the new revelation made by M. Briand in the course of addressing French journalists that the allies recent ly promised that Germany would be eventually allocated a Colonial mandate. Well-informed quarters in London refuse to take an entirely pessimistic view of the general situation. These circles point out the situation does not affect the signature of the Locarno Treaties, but that thes do not operate until Germany is ad. mitted.
PRESS VIEWS.
-GENEVA, March 14th. The latest from Geneva, says an article by Herr Stresemann in the the crises has journal Degeave on favourably impressed League circles. He declares Germany has bets made the entry of Poland to the Council a ques tion of principle.
Germany is ready after. admission to the League to get pending questions solved at the Septem
ber Scasion.
Germany will be ready to abide by the Assembly majority decision as to who ent member, and he suggests a special shall enter the Council as a non-perman- compittee of members of the Council Assembly might draw up a report on the matter for submission to the "Council. "
LONDON, March 14th. The Sunday press comment is out A suggestion to remove the seat of
spoken. The Observer says the whole the League from Geneva to Lausanne,
of the Assembly, Mr. Ishii. Sir Austen episode has made a disgusting impression Locarno, or elsewhere, raised by Mr. Chamberlain, looking pale and worn, MacWhite (Ireland) caused a flutter in was among the early arrivals at the on British public opinion. The great work of. peace accomplished at Locarno, the Committee dealing with the project for bailding new Lengue, offices and As Assembly which was in no wise full but outside the League has been nearly de atroyed inside. On those terms it would be safer for peace and the British Empire sembly Hall. Mr. MacWhite complained all Dominion members were already seat that only limited privileges and immunities ed when the session opened. There is nothing in the agenda with reference to
side and reject the League. The Govern- were at present accorded to League dele- the crisis but the matter may be brought to preserve the good results achieved out gates.
ment ought give its warning in that sense The Swiss representatives, who were up somehow.
and put its lost down: An attempt before A PERPLEXING SITUATION. gave nost concerned,
'assurances of
Germany's admission to change or tamper Switzerland's willingness to meet the
The situation is most perplexing. The with the fundamental principle of the objections, grant facilities to acquire the present Secretariat building at an equit- suggestion of the "Big Five" was that League's constitution, that permanent able price, and secure a site for a new besides granting a permanent seat on the seats of the Council should-be reserved Council to Germany an additional non- to greater nations, is no act of good faith building.
permanent seat should be created which in the plain ordinary sense.
The Sunday Times asserts there would it is understood is intended for Poland although this is not expressly stated. have been none of this ferment if Some quarters are inclined to blame the Britain bad sat firmly and promptly on Germana for their uncompromising the first signs of it. We are to blame attitude" although the Germans through for not asserting ourselves sooner, and out have made it clear that they consider the enlargement of the Council should be referred to a special committee and that Germany herself can in nowise bind herself before she is granted a seat and voice on the Council.
The Committee accepted these aseur ances, and decided to erect new, buildings in Geneva.
(THROUGH HAVAB AGENCY.]
LATEIL
OLEMANY WAVELINO, Haras Genra correspondent says that for the first time the Germans to-day did not oppose the grant of a non-permanent seat to Poland, but asked for time to consider the matter.
An interesting fact is that the Union Castle liner, Windsor Castle, leit Cape Town at the same time as Cobham and is due at Southampton early on Monday. Cobham has expressed the hope that he will reach England first.
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LONDON, March 14th.
regard to the recent situation near Taku, the Japanese Government despatched four destroyers to Tangku, by way of precau- tion to safeguard the free passage of vessels going in and out of the river.
Two of four destroyers, the Fuji and the Suzuki were ordered to proceed up river on this mission, on the afternoon of the 19th.
Upon information of the entry into Tangku of these destroyers, the Japanese Consul-General at Tientsin lost no time in demanding that General Lu Chung Lin should issue to local Chinese mili- taries the necessary instructions to avoid any misunderstandings.
All the necessary arrangements had also been made between a member of the Japanese Consulate-General previously despatched to the spot and the Taku forte authorities as to the entry of the afore mentioned destroyers.
Moreover these vessels were preceded by "a steamiaunch with a Chinese officer from the forts on board, and flying their viously arranged. They proceeded up own flags, and the "C" flag as pre-
(Continued on hezi column.) river with the utmost caution..
DR.
[TEROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] DUTCH "HERÈTIC.".
GELKERKEN AND THE REFORMED CHURCH.
AMSTERDAM, March 13th.
the Nieuwe Rotter
A
When they were under the forts, how- evar, and the Chiness offeer bed landed from the launch to report to the authori- ties of the forts, all of a sudden a volley of shots was fired by Chinese soldiers. near the forta.
In sheer necessity for self protection, the Japanese destroyers had only to and retire toward Anawer the tre Tangku. As a result of this firing Lieut. Paymastor Tauji was severely wounded And Commander Entsuki, commanding the destroyer flotilla and Warrant Officer Hattori were slightly wounded.
The above incident caused serious consequences and is specially regretted in view of the friendly relations existing between Japan and China.
The Japanese Minister, while reserving for a later opportunity, his proposals to the Chinese Government in respect of a settlement of this unfortunate occur
ment meantime instruct the local Chinese
renes demands that the Chinese Govern-
military officials to do all they can ta avoid a repetition of such regrettable oc- currences and take immediate, defnita and most effective steps for that purpose.
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OFFICIAL VIEWS IN TOKYO.
Toxy, March 13th. Commenting on the firing on Japanese, WAS regarded destroyers, & Foreign Office spokesman said that the matter seriously but the Government was await- ing farther details before deciding what action should be taken.
He indicated that nothing but a vigora s protest was likely as he thinks the firing was probably due to a misunderstanding, though he feared a repetition of similar episodes against foreign ships generally, as the Ruominchun troops were disciplined.
LYN-
.A "SERIOTS" INCIDENT.
The incident is coɛsidered most serious
LATER.
Baron Shidebars and Mr. Takarabe are consulting.
Some decision by the Cabinet is exe pected, probably on Monday. The For- eign Office has stated that it does not expect to retaliate but will demand absolute assurance
a non-recurrence'
of such incidents in future,"
It is said that the principal fears, are for the anger of the Japanese public, but the attitude of the people is believed to be much different from that of decade ago when such an incident would have aroused terrific indignation.
One destroyer has proceeded to Fort Arthur with the wounded. Others are cachored at Taku awaiting instructions. The Government is awaiting sugges tions from the Allied consular meeting According to
at Tientsin. It is stated that Japan may Huge crowds at Croydon lustily cheeredumsche Courant, Dr. Gelkerken sent &
act independently, but it is hoped that the Powers will agree to some method the appearance in the sunny sky of a little second telegram to the Synod asking it to cancel his earlier telegram. He has
for future protection. fleet of aeroplanes at 4.15 this afternoon
The matter of the punishment of the to which the Synod has agreed.
A cable of January 25th reported: attackers and indemnities are to be con- heading to the Aerodrome from the South. urgently requested a personal discussion They were the planes which earlier set out to escort Alan Cobham home in the
There was a dramatic incident at & meet-sidered by Japan later. final stage of the 16,000 mile return from
competence of the General Synod of the Capetown, a flight in which he is surveying of the committee to consider the Mrs. Cobham, who was aboard one of Dutch Reformed Church to decide whe- ing a possible African air route. the welcoming planes, affectionately greet ther the well-known, Amsterdam clergy- bad been declared a suspect," owing to his ed her husband on his landing at Croydon, man, Dr. J. C. Gelkerken, had rightly
Notwithstanding delay, due to weather and sandstorms in various parts alleged unorthodon views in regard to of the route, the airman beat the mail certain narratives in the Old Testament The spoke to Eve in the Garden of Eden. steamer Findaur Gastle, which left Cape--especially whether the serpent actually Discussions in committee were most heat- steamer does not arrive before the 15th.
eil; and the speakers indulged in per- town the same day as Cobham.
sonalities. When the excitement was at its highest, the Chairman, Dr. Demoor, suddenly collapsed and died almost im-
LATEE. mediately, apparently from apoplexy,}
COBHAM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
LATEL
Mr. Alan Cobham, accompanied by his wife, went to Buckingham Palace to deliver a message from the Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of South Africa.
His Majesty, held a long conversation, congratulated him, and expressed the opinion that this pioneer fight would probably find imitators in the fature.
[BRITISH WIRELESS ÉZEVICK.]
COAL COMMISSION. CONCLUSIONS OF THE MINERS' FEDERATION.
Ruoay, March 12th. A fully attended conference of Miners' Delegates was held to-day, to discuss the report of the Coal Commission.
The literal interpretation of the second and third chapters of Genesis is unjust, complains Doctor Gelkerker replying to the Synod's ultimatum that he sign a belief. inter alia, that the conversation between Eve and the serpent really hap pened. Dr. Gelkerken points out that such
makes interpretation
the authority of Holy Writ subject to the decision of a Church meeting and be asks the Synod to arrange for a full dis cussion of the questions arising from reformed interpretation of Holy Writ."
an
BYNOD STANDS FIRM.
Later.
The Synod has declined to accept Dr. Gelkerken's reservations, and has de manded his immediate and unconditional The Executive of the Miners Federa-signature. Dr. Gelkerken has reiterated tion submitted to the Conference the con- his impossibility of subscribing to a de- elusions which it had reached after an cision which excludes legitimate freedom examination of the findings of the Com and judgment. The Synod is now con- mission. These conclusions were dis-sidering depriving Dr. Gelkerken of his cussed, and it is understood that it was pastorste. coal districts for their comments.. An- decided to refer certain questions to the
other Conference of Delegates is to be held to consider the points of view Bo
obtained.
Mr. Herbert Smith, who presided at to-day's Conference, referred to the visit of himself and some of his colleagues to the Premier. There was a general agree. inent among the Delegates that the ap- peal of the Prime Minister that nothing should be said hastily or individually on the Coal Commission's Report until it had been well considered by all parties should be observed. The main point which engaged the attention of the Conference, it is understood, was the suggestion of the Coal Commission that the 33 1/3 per cent. advance on the standard rates of wages, which was wards. Though strong opposition was shown to this, it was plan that there are granted in 1925, shall be revised down many recommendations by the Coal Com- mission, with which the miners' leaders are not disposed to quarrel.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
FRANCO'S GIFT.
AEROPLANE GIVEN TO
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC. ~
BUENOS AIRES, March 12th
not making it plain to everybody that There has been a memorable function we regarded Germany's sole admission to here to-day, Senor France the aviator, the Council as a point of international handing over his aeroplane to the honour, and, secondly, it was our policyArgentine Government Franco's me to reserve permanent seals on the Counchanic takes back a purse of 840,000 rais
ed by Spaniards in Buenos Aires. cil for great powers.
LATER.
After sitting till the early hours the Synod decided to suspend Dr. Gelkerken
for three months.
LATEX.
Students gave a great ovation to Dr. Gelkerken outside his house at midnight. There is great tension in Amsterdara Groups of members of. Dr. Gelkerken'à Church indignantly, discuss the three months' suspension passed by the Synod.
HOME HARRIERS. RESULT OF NATIONAL CROSS- COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP..
WOLVERTON, March 13th. The National Cross-Country Cham
won by the Birchfield Harrier, J. Webster, whose time was 68 minutes, 43 secs. The course was over, ten miles. pionship was
Birchfield won the team Championship.
UNIVERSITY. ROWING. OXFORD CREW'S FINE FULL COURSE TRIAL.
LONDON, March 13th. The Oxford crew's fallcourse trial from Mortlake to Putney in ideal con ditions, was done in 18/57; only thirty seconds worse than the record trial time
PUTNEY, March 13th. The Cambridge crew held their first made by Oxford in 1897.
fullcourse trial, which was satisfactory considering the conditions.
POSITION UNCHANGED.
PERING, March 13th. The situation remains the same at
Steamers arrived yesterday afternoon. Taku where four Japanese destroyers are continuing to go in and out of the river.
INTERFERENCE TO STOP. ·
TIENTSIN, March 14th. In connection with the blockade "of Tientsin, a conference aboard H.M.S. Foxplore between the British, American, French and Italian naval commanders decided to require the commanders of Chang Tso Lin's fleet and Taku fort to afford a complete cessation of military interference by the 18th inst.
No Japanese attended the conference owing to the absence of Japanese war- ships.
AN ABSURD REPORT.
TIENTSI, March 14th. According to a statement made by the Diplomatic representative of the Kuomin chur bere, a Japanesc destroyer fired on the Forts first, after which the Forts replied.
This is Batly denied by the Japanesc Consuls who characterise the report as absurd:
LU CHUNG LIN'S FIEWS..
LATER Kuominchun Headquarters to-day gave out the text of the telegram from 'Lu Chung Lin in which he expresses his views oa recent peace pourparler, at Peking. He concedes the feasibility of surrender ing Jehol to Fengtien, but acouts the suggestion that Chihli should also be sur rendered, pointing out that for the second time great sacrifices are being made by the Kuominchun to preserve the integrity really a matter for Sun Yueh to decide. of the province and furthermore it is
Do the general question of rapproch ment with "Mukden Lu suggets that Fengtion is weakened ccnsiderably by the lose of Kuo, Sung Lin and Chiang Teng Hsuan and also by the defeat Li Ching Lin and Chang Trung Chang which he claims is now complete.
II, therefore, the Kuominchua adopts a strong attitude he considers it will be easier to come to terms with Fengtion than if weakness is shown.
There is no reason, he declares finally, why they should sue for peace, when the Kuomíachun is steadily gaining ground. For himself be swears to fight to the last..
JAPANESE DIET UPROAR. PROROGATION NOW UNLIKELY.
Toxyo, March 18th After a long discussion on Thursday's uproar in the Diet all parties decided to regard the matter as closed and mes in open session this afternoon. This re sulted in a settlement and prorogation is now considered unlikely,
TRAIN SMASH IN JAPAN.
TOKYO, March-13th: This morning a passenger train collid ed with a goods train near Hiroshima resulting in serious injuries to pine people,
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