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CABLES.
(THROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE COAL PROBLEM.
HURRIED MEETINGS-OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISM.
LONDON, April 28th.
A kaleidoscopic succession of meetings of all parties to the coal dispute all day long, attained a furious pace towards midnight.
Mr. Stanley Baldwin, in the course of a few late hours, conferred with the owners, the Trade Union Congress men and the miners twice auch. This un- precedented activity has led optimistic feeling, promising that a formula will be hammered out.
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It is conEdently asserted that the national basis of Legotiations is practi- cally agreed upon though a national wage minimum in stil! open to question.
THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH," "1926
INDIAN RIOTING.
SITUATION AT CALCUTTA MUCH IMPROVED.
CALCUTTA, April 28th. The rioting area is now quiet and the situation has improved, due to “military reinforcing the police and rounding up the roughs. All shops in the Indian quarters remsin elosed and there have been a few stray canes of assault.
The total caaudities since April 2nd are 43 killed, and 373 injured.
The immediate problem. is the removal of accumulated garbage in the streets as the filth is highly conductive to disease in the present weather.
STRENGETEENING THE POLICE
CALCUTTA, April esth.
SYRIAN W
FIERCE FIGHTING AT CAPTURE OF BUEIDA.
Pets, April 28th.
A message from Beirut says that-eleven battalions participated in the capture of Bucida on April 95th, which was defend ed. by 8,000 Drusis. The French losses are stated to be 50 killed and 270 wound, ed. The rebel casualties were heavy.`
HOME BOXING.
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AN INTERESTING BOUT.
LONDON, April 9th. At the Albert Hall, London. to-night, Harry Mason, the light-weight champion of Britain, meets Len Harvey (Plymouth) for the welter-weight title, compulsorily relinquished by Tommy Milligan, because
he is now unable to box at the weight."
HOME RACING.
100 TO 8 CHANCE WINS TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
Sir Hugh Stephenson, a member of the Executive Council of Bengal, has sent a letter to the President of the European Association stating that the staff sergeants in the Calcutta Police will be increased this week by a hundred men from two British regiments. The police will he ordered to arrest all persons whosis criminal records bring them within the ewmarket to-day, resulted as follows:- meaning of the Act dealing with goondas,
or roughs. arrested.
Many have already hern
EFFECT IN GERMANY.
BERLIN. April 9th. Speaking at a meeting of German industrial and commercial representa tives, Dr. Luther welcomed the British Coal Commission's rejection of the idea af continuing the coal subsidy, the Werious effect of which on German coal could be gauged from the fact that coal exports from the "Ruhr were 1.350.000 em headers are doing their best to tons in March, compared with 1,500,000
allay the ferling of "intense communal in July last year, while 377,000 men were
hatred still generally permeating employed in the Ruhr in March compar-
classes of both communities." ed with 423,000 in July last, and the mines are still closing down or working on short time.
HOPES ANKARA,
LONDON, April 9th. Statements in the newspapers with re- gard to the coal negotiations are con- Aicting Some are hopeful and others are inclined to pessimism. The discus-
sions will continue to-day.
Dae report anticipates the issue of au order suspending the coal-owners' new wage and condition. proposals, timed to ...operate at midnight on Friday, so that begotiations may continue unhampered next week, the State, meanwbile, con- a limited tinuing the subtection for ⚫ period.
HBONET NEGOTIATIONS.
LONDON, April 29th. The coat outlook is admittedly dark, but there is soms hope in this darkest hour before dawn. The niners' leaders, were early this morning discussing the policy with the general Council of the Trade Union Congress, and it is learned the whote Trade Union movement will solidly support the miners' demands.
Simultaneously, the owners conferred xeparately, and their Committee later saw Kr. Baldwin. All negotiations are most secret, but rauch depends on the latest attitude of the owners.
BRITAIN'S BUDGET. CHANCELLOR'S REPLY TO OPPOSI TION SPEECHES.
Lospos, April 8th,
In the House of Commons, unpertubed
Sir Hugh claims that the situation has improved and he trusts the Hindu and
EX-RULERS' PROPERTY.
PLEBISCITE TO BE TAKEN ON QUESTION.
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BERLIN, April 8th. The Government coalition parties have failed to effect à compromise regarding the conâscation of the ex-ruler's property, and the Reichstag has therefore opened a Socialist-Cornmunis: Bill, debate our a demanding the entire confiscation without The Bi has not the compensation. slightest chance of adoption, and after. its rejection, probably to-morrow, the Bill will be submitted to a plebiscite. Fifty per cent. must vote in favour for the measure to become law.
A REICHSTAG CPROAR
There was violent language used in the Reichstag on the first reading of the Bil to confiscate the ex-rulers' property with.
compensation.. out
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LONDON, April esth. The Two Thousand Guinear, run
at
Colorado
Coronach
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Apple "Sammy Nineteen ran. Won by five lengths three lengths between second and third. The betting was: Colorado 100/5; Coronach 5/4: Apple Sammy 10/1. The place betting was:-Colorado, 7/2; and Apple Sammy 5/4.
FOOTBALL AT HOME. RESULTS OF WEDNESDAY'S LEAGUE MATCHES.
LONDON, April esth. The following are results of English League matches played to-day
FIRST DIVISION. Manchester United, 1; Cardiff City, 0. Bolton Wanderers, 1: Arsenal, 1.
THIRD DIVISION (NORTH). Durham City, 9; Wrexham. ..
THE DAVIS CUP.: POSSIBILITY OF AUSTRIA WITH- DRAWING HER TEAM.
NEWS.
FAR EASTERN
CABLE
(THROUGH RAUTER'S AGENOT.]
THE NORTHERN WAR, ..
SHANGHAI, April 20th.
THE DANISH AVIATORS.
THEIR EVENTFUL TRIP FROM CANTON TO SHANGHAI,
Reporting the arrival of Lieut. Botved sad his companion Lieut. Oleson, at
FEAST OF AMUSEMENTS.
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PICTURES, RUSSIAN BALLET AND "GLOBE TROTTERS."
The Colony has certainly a feast of entertainments, with a variety in them
General Yen Hsi Shan's Shaasi' troops, Shanghai after an eventful trip from which will appeal to add cater for every
it is reported, have ent the railway between Tatungfu and Kalgan.
SOVIET AND MONGOLIA.
RUSSIAN PLAN TO CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS.
SHANGHAI, April 9th Japanese news agency reports state that the Soviet Government is planning to control, communications in Mongolis by constructing railways connecting Urgawith the Siberian lines, and is already negotiating with the Mongolian Government on the matter.
Canton the N.C. Daily News says:
A representative called as the hotel And found the two aviators telling their atory to a consular party, Mr. Langkjser, the Consul General, displaying a keen interest in them. Soiled flying clothes and muddy knee-boots told their tale, but the aviators already had indulged in the luxury of a bath and looked con fortable in trim khaki uniforms. Both were pictures of fitness and whilst wait ing for what probably was an urgently cquired meal, Lieut. Botved, speaking excellent English, was only too ready to answer all questions.
LEAKT PETROL TANK.
The Agency adds that Chinese political
He said they experienced perfect con- circles are strongly opposing the project.ditions and had a most enjoyable trip
KOREAN POSITION. SEOUL EXCITEMENT FOLLOWING. EX-EMPEROR'S DEATH.
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TOKYO, April 20th.
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taste.
The week-end programmes at the
Queen's Theatre and Star Theatre, Now loom, include pictures, the appearance of the Moscow State Ballet and also Dick Norton and "The New Globe Trotters. It will be very unusual if from among the choice of these any audience fails to de- rive full satisfaction, pleasure and enjoy-
cent.
At the Queen's Theatre yesterday there was screened for the first time in Hong kong, a great Metro production "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," . a picture adapted from the poem "The spell of the Yukon" by Robert W. Service. In this picture, which is as faithful and ad- mirable a serpen version of the great poem as can be desired, Barbara La Marr takes the role of "The Lady that's known as Lou," while Law Cody is "dangerous Dan McGrew and Percy Marmont is the "husband of Lou." It is a picture well worth seeing and should ensure full houses at every
showing of it. Intending patrons, however, should note that while and to-morrow, it will not be shown at
it will be screened at the Queen's to-day
until they got to Canton. There he almost despaired, but on his fight and so he got under way. He would have had no difficulty in making Shanghai at the hour advised.. but unfortunately a petrol tank sprang a bad leak and they This morning's Jiji publishes reports lost so much petrol that they were com- from Seoul, according to which the expelled to descend at Ninghai He had Emperor's death resulted in abnormal no complaint to make of Ningbai, except excitement in the Korean capital: The that a Chinese stole his watch and, be Police are most active in controlling the tween those who were over-curious and
the 9.15 performance on those nights. The tremendous crowds which are collecting those who were over-anxious to help.
pieture programme is further enhanced daily in the front of the palace for the some small damage to the machine
resulted.
by the inclusion of a film detailing local purpose of expressing condolence by
However, it was not dificult azain to topical events and the ceremonial parade weeping in accordance with Korean cus
put the machine in flying order and, ashy the 1st East Surrey Regiment on St, near as he could judge whilst without his George's Day in commemoration of the watch, he took off again about noon" yesterday. Lieut. Beived was very Hur prised when told of the reports of dense togs. The weather was clear where they were for the start, he said, and it remain- ed fair all the way to Shanghai. They were in the air for about one and a háll hours.
tora.
If is reported that the Korean police are becoming most excited and killed one Japanese and seriously injured another with their sabres yesterday whilst attempt ing to regulate the crowds.
Prince Yi, whose contemplated tour to Europe is postponed, owing to the ex: Emperor's death, has succeeded, to his
estates.
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PEEING NEXT.
Although his plans for the rest of the flight have been made. Lieut. Botved at CHINESE ASPIRATIONS. »
present cannot given definite dates. FOREIGN SECRETARY'S REPLY TO The Danish community will entertain
QUESTIONER.
LONDON, April 29th. In the House of Commons, the sugges tion that three Chinese members be ap pointed on the Shanghai Municipal
VIENNA, April 28th. Austria will probably withdraw from the Davis Cup tournament, as so far it. has been found impossible to agree en a date on which she can play 'South Africa in London.
.P. & O. DIVIDEND.
LONDON, April 29th. The P.&O. interim dividend is at the rate of ten per cent. per annum.
tax
bim to a banquet in the Astor House this evening, and he hopes, if all repairs to the machine can be completed by then, to take of again on Monday: He pro- poses to fly to Peking without another
Second Battle of Ypres.
To-night at 9.15 the Moscow Stats Ballet, comprising the greatest aggrega tion of dancing talent that has yet ap peared in Hongkong, will open at the Queen's Theatre. Those who do not visit the Queen's to-night and wish to see tho performance, which can be vouched for an being a superb exhibition throughout," should book early for one of the remain- ing performances, as we understand there is great demand for seating accommoda.
tion.
AT THE "STAR"
At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, this evening Dick Norten and his "New Globe Trotters," who recently held an exception-
Council at an-sarly date and that the stop and after a brief halt there he will ally successful season both in Kowloon cross over to Tokyo, stopping ea route în Government consider the desirability of Korea and at Osaka. That will end the giving Chinese representation for the first part of the flight. His idea then International Settlement in proportion is to fly back to Copenhagen over Siberia to their rate "payments, was made by and Russia, if permission can be secured Mr. G. Barker (Lahour) in the form of This will be the shortest route and he estimates that he should be able to do it in about 10 days.
The Socialist Deputy, Herr Rosenfrid, amid constant interruptions from the Right, pleaded for the Bill on the ground free, and is for the half-year ended question. that the ex-Princes were insatiably greedy and responsible for the German people's misfortunes.
The German National Leader, Count Westarp declared that the agitation, for the Bill was carried on with fantastic lies and terrorism.
There was an aproar on the Left, while the Right parties shoutedKeep quiet in the Synagogue."
Count Westarp declared that the ex- Kaiser had not tied to Holland owing. fear but because he believed that Germany
March 31st.
[RETTER' AMERICAN BERVICE. RUBBER RESTRICTION. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S WARNING TO BRITAIN.
WASHINGTON, April 29th. Declaring that users of motor-cars have reduced the consumption of tyres by about 23 per cent. as the result of Mr.
Hoover's campaign against the mono by the vehemence of the criticism, r. would'thereby get better peace terms, and poly, the Commerce Department, in com Winston Churchill, is replying to the because he believed President Wilson's Budget debate, serenely voiced his in promises.
to
ability to remember any Budget incurring When a Communist Deputy rose such a weak, disunited, discursive, and speak for the Bill, the Nationals and
claimed contradictory opposition. He
People's party meinhers left the House in that it was a more nearly virtually agreed protest. upon Budget than any in the past quar ter of a century.. (Laughter and cheers.) He welcomed the discussion by all inter- esta of the batting tax to make the tax work da simply as possible."
As regards the stabilisation of Imperial Preference, the, Chancellor admitted that another Parliament world be able to repudiate the guarantee, but the fact that
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"BELGIAN FOREIGN TRADE,
COMMERCIAL RECOGNITION OF U.S.S.Å. IF POSSIBLE,
Brussels, April 28th. Speaking in the Sopate, the Foreign Minister, M. Vandervelde," said that one of his aims was to expand Belgium's for-
menting on the revision of British ex- port restriction, has issued a statement saying that the continued price-fixing by the British Colonial authorities will simply mean the continued conservation, of the use of rubber by American con- sumers and more activity in the reclama tion of used rubber and in scouring our own sources of supply,"
ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
FRENCH
"ACE" TO FLY FROM NEW YORK TO PARIS.
1,000 YARDS OF RED TAPE.
** SYMBOL" IN -UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS RAG.
More than a thousand men and women, students of the University of London, took part of a monster rag be made of a site at Bloomsbury for tion last month to urge that use should
and demonstra-
In replying to this, Sir Austen Cham beriain fully sympathised with the Datural desire of the Chinese element to be represented on the Municipality, and hoped, that as the Chinese gain experi- ence in the arts of governing a great city; the means would be found of satis fying their legitimate aspirations for a greater share in the administration of the Settlement. But a drastic change in the existing régime, as would be involved university purposes. by the introduction of the principle of In weird fancy attire the students representation of nationalities on the marched, from their various colleges, and concentrated in Torrington-QVATE, Municipality in proportion to the rates
Bloomsbury,
ན! they pay, would render the election of an efficient Municipal Council extremely difficult and would be detrimental alike to the Chinese sad Foreign interests concerned.
GRAIN SPECULATION. IMPORTANT DECISION BY CANADIAN JUSTICE.
CALGARY, April 26th. An important judgment with regard tò ́dealings in grain futures was given NEW YORK, April 28th by Mr. Justice Walsh in dismissing a Captain Fouck, the French Ace" has claim by grain brokera, against a cus- arrived and inspected the biplane being tomer. He laid it down that where constructed for his proposed non-stop people are trading in grain futures and Soviet but there might be commercial fight from New York to Paris. He neither party, contemplated actual de recognition, if it was possible without hopes to start at the end of June and livery of the grain, such transactions causing hardship to those most vitally to cover the course of 3,600 miles in 35 come within the gaming section of the interested.
hours. The aeroplane has three engines, Criminal Code of Cadana. Referring to the burning of an effigy of each of 425, horse-power, and it will Signor Mussolini in the village of Lalve carry fuel suficient for a velde, M. Vandervelde, "amid applause, Bight. said that such outrageous behaviour-to- wards representatives of friendly coun tries could not be tolerated..
a pozitive step bad liken taken would act eign trade. At present there was no as a practical deterrent, whereas he question of the de jure recognition of the hoped that with the passage of time, these matters of Imperial consolidation would more and more cease to be pawns of party controversy.
JAMAICA'S NEW GOVERNOR. SIR R. 2 STUBBS RECEIVES A WARM WELCOME. ··
LONDON, April 28th. "A message from Kingston, Jamaica, Bays that Sir Edward Stübba, former Governor of Hongkong, has arrived and has had an enthusiastic reception.
He stated that he wished to work in harmony all classes and do his best
with to promote the welfare of the Island..
FRENCH PARLIAMENT.
Pants, April 20th. The Budget having been finally passed, both Chambers of Parliament adjourned until May 27th
4,500-mile
BORDER MURDER, „TWO" AMERICANS KILLED NEAR BOLIVIAN FRONTIER.
BUENOS AIRES, April 29th Two American citizens engaged in oil survey work have been found murdered near the Bolivian frontier. Robbery is believed to be the motive.
WAR DEBTS TO US. SENATE'S CALENDAR OF SETTLE MENTS CLEARED.
WASHINGTON, April 28th, The Senate by 54 votes to 17. has ap proved of the Czecho-Slovakian agree ment for funding its debt of $185,000,000, thereby learing the Senate's calendar of war-debt mettledients.
President, Coolidge Italian debt agreemen
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and Hongkong, will open their brief sea- son, and all who heard this popular and versatile band of entertainers when they were here, before should not fail to hear them again either" to-night, to-morrow night or Sunday night in programmes which will be entirely different from those given when the party were here last. The programme will be different each night, and will include many new numbers, although some of the more popular items given when they were here last, will ba included by request. There will a special matinee performance on Sunday at 5.30, at which children will be admitted at half price. Booking can be made at Moutrie's..
EMPIRE VISITORS TO ENGLAND. MORE THAN IN THE WEMBLEY YEARS.
Great Britain is to entertain more visitors from the Dominions this year than in either of the Wembley years.
A procession was formed and marched through the district, returning to the site. Permission to make this a torchlight parade has been refused on the grounds At the leading hotels, where applica that it would be dangerous to property.tions for accommodation for Britons from A large body of University College men
over-seas are arriving every day, says in pyjama jackets, and carrying night-London paper, there is considerable sur- lights turned out.
A mork sports meeting was held which included an inter-college hoop race, a publicans' race, with barrels, and a fairy. dance performed by men stedents.
Later the students dispersed, except for stew who signified their intention of spending the night in occupation of the site. As a symbol" they had brought with them 1,000 yards of red tape with which they encircled the site. -
PERUVIAN AFFAIRS. ALARM AT DROP IN EXCHANGE
RATE
Lim, April 28th:9 The President, the Minister of Finance, and the President of the Chamber of Commerce, have discussed the fall in the Peruvian pound. Merchants are most disturbed at the advance in prices, parti- cularly on imported articles,
EGYPTIAN - MUSEUM.
ROCKEFELLER OFFER WITH- DRAWN BY TRUSTESS.
New Yox, April 28th. The Rockefeller offer to establish a museum in Egypt has been withdrawn by the Trustees.
decline in the number of Em- prise, pire visitors for several years after the exhibition had been expected.
Canada is sending quite as many visi tors at last year, but Australia and New "Zealand are sending many more. The Orient liner Otranto, which is bringing the Test match cricketers, is one of several on the way that are full to capa city. Not only are the shipping offices in Australia finding this season's business remarkably brisk but they are actually booking scores of trips for 1927.
It is already certain that many more Australians will be brought to Great Britain this year than in 1925 or 1924," a reporter was informed at Australia House.
The reasons are not all apparent (it was stated), but the main one is undoubtedly that Australia has the money to spend..
Last year was a bumper year as far as the trade of Australia was concerned, and thousands who bave long wanted to see England have decided to make the journey in 1926
The Test matches will bring many who might have deferred their holidays until- next year or subsequent years.
In finance, everything that is agreeable is unsound, and everything that is sound is disagreeable. Mr. Churchill.
Our public galleries are very well far- nished, and it is a dog-in-the-manger policy to cry out about our old masters going across the Atlantic- Daveen
Edward