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STILL FIRING ON FOREIGNERS.
VIGOROUS REPRESENTATIONS TO BE MADE.
JAPAN MAINTAINING A VIGILANT WATCH.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ^11TMm 1926
CABINET EMPOWERED TO ACT ACCORDING TO EXIGENCY.
(TAROCOU EKUTER'S AGENCY.]
Toкro, September 10th. This morning the Cabinet discussed the Chinese situation, but beyond agreeing as to the necessity of maintaining the most vigilant watch possible with regard to developments, decided that it was not yet time for Japan to consider any posi. tive step, though empowered by the Foreign Minister to take any measure that might be "deemed accessary in the event of exigency.
SHANGHAI, September 10th. A Japanese report states that the Southern troops fred in H.M.S. Bee near Hankow, one shot taking effect.
More Firing on Fotelgners.
Haxxow, September 9th. Every foreign steamer catering or leaving Hankow constitutes a target for Southern bullets. Several Japanese and British ships have been severely riddled. The Jardine steamer Tuchwo "suffered
causualties when one Chinese "passenger
was killed and another wounded.
U.S. Destroyers Machine-Gunned.
SHANGHAI, September 10th.
A message from Hankow says the American destroyera Stewart and Pope, which arrived at Hankow on September 51b, were subjected to a stream of bullets from rifes and machine-guns when fifty miles down stream.
Two sailors were slightly injured.
Wachang 8: Holding Out,
HANKOW, September 9th. The Allies have completely evacuated Hanyang and Hankow native city.
Further fighting was at first feared, but the evacuation was carried out peace- fully, though it is feported that the retreating Northerners lotted several villages on the outskirts of Hanków.
The situation here is remarkably quiet. The Southerners launched another at- tack on Wuchong laat night, which was unsuccessful. Reports from foreigners inside the walls indicate that all are safe. The Southerners in Hankow have issued numerous proclamations assuring the populace of peace and protection and threatening evil-doers with execution.
Anglo-Japanese Action,
LONDON, September 9th.. The Daily Telegraph in an editorial
declares that the situation in China de
Treaty Powers is even now unattainable, common action with Japan should at least, be feasible. The recent tendency of Italy's policy in China is shown in her opposition to the proposed surrender of the Mixed Courts in Shanghai, and this affords ground to hope that Italy will also associate herself in an effort to save the situation for foreigners in China"
Retention of Warships,
LONDON, September sth. According to the Daily Mail, the three
British cruisers Carysfort, Castor and Dartmouth are due to leave England shortly with reliefs for the China Station, and if the position on their arrival warrants it, the ships to be re- lieved may be kept on the Station instead of returning Home.
Steel Helmets for Chinesa.
LATER.
The Daily Mail learns that a large consignment of British steel helmets was sent to China recently for the use of
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
GERMAN DELEGATES' RECEPTION AT GENEVA..
END OF THE WAR."
(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, September 9th. The German delegation was given a memorable reception at Geneva.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
UNIONS..
STATEMENT, AT TRADE UNION
CONGRESS. "
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, September th. The Trade Union Congress Secretary, Mr. Citrine, replying to a criticism of the General Councils report on the Trade
Dr. Stresemann, Herr Schubert and Union situation in Hongkong and Shang- others leant out of the carriage, smiling hai, said they had received information and waving acknowledgement of the from various sources to the effect that cheers of large crowds who were waiting there were approximately 300 separáte for their arrival at the station for an Trade Unions in those areas, but they hour, though there were few officials pre-were unable to authenticate that informa- sent. Gendarmes had to divide a throng tion; and the suppression of Unions in of journalists and photographers to per- Shanghai was evidence that Trade Union- mit the Germans to reach their car. is there was practically non-existent. They drove off amid renewed cheers, and
Canton's Distinction. were greeted with similar scenes on Ar- rival at the hotel
For an hour after the arrival of the German delegation, crowds of spectators remained round the batel Metropole.
LATER,
The Trade Union Congress at Bourne- mouth rejected a motion with reference to the sending back of the General Coun-
cia report on trade unionism in China.
Dr. Stresemann declined to make a. The mover of the métion referred to the
LATER.
statement pending the declaration of the Asembly to-morrow, but another mem- ber of the German delegation said "This is really the end of the war."
Germany's Folicy.
Dr. Stresemann, though he originally refused to speak, subsequently received the Press and said that the policy of Locarno had been transferred to Geneva These helmets were used by British and with the entry of Germany into the soldiers in the war and were sold to a League, the Locarno agreements came London firm, who consigned 30,000 to into force. The question of the number. Marshal Chang Tao Lin. They were in-sents on the League Council was im formed that the helmets were required for ornamental purposes,"
Chinese soldiers.
Vigorous Representations.
LATER
As regards the situation on the Yang taze, Reuter learns that vigorous repre- sentations will be made to the proper quarter, though difficulty arises from the fact that the Chinese soldiery's action
was brigandage and not due to the Gov- ernment. In the meantime, any neces- sary immediate action will probably be left in the hands of the naval authorities on the spot.
Officials in London are at present at a loss to understand how such a small Bri- tish force was able to effect the release of the imprisoned officers.
material, provided the League accom plished good work. The world could be assured that Germany would co-operate in the work of the League and in the reconstruction of Eurgope after the ter rible war. He concluded by thanking the journalists for their fair treatment of German policy.
Germany's-Attitude............
GENEVA, September 10th. Numerous would-be spectators of Ger- many's installation to the League were crowded out na the public galleries were packed by an early hour. Cameras clicked as the delegates craned their necks to get a view of their new colleagues, and amid the excited buzz, the president's
bell was inaudible.
suppression of the trade union in Shang- hai, and said the only place in China where trade unionism Aourished was
Canton.
A United Trade Union "International?”: Wasted.
LONDON, September 10th.
The Trade Union Congress, by a sub- stantial majority, resolved to urge the General Council to continue their efforts to create a single united Trade Union International tody."
TROOPING CHANGES.
DETAILS OF PROGRAMME.
LONDON, September Jib. Two troopships, each carrying approx- imately 1,300 officers, soldiers and fami lies, will leave Southampton during the next few days.
The first is the 8.8. Nevasa, which will sail on September 14th, with drafts for India and which will return early in November with details from India.
The second is the s.s. Neuralia, which with all on September 17th-and take the 6th Heavy Battery to Malta, the 1st Somerset Light Infeste Egypt and drafts for Ceylon, Malaya and North and South China. She will pick up the 23rd Heavy Battery at Malta and the End Scot- Dr. Stresemann, in a speech, express-tish Borderers at Port Said for Hong ed his beartfelt thanks for the reception kong where, on October 27th she will PARIS, September 8th,
accorded," and emphasized that they were embark the 1st East Surreys for India and The Press is increasingly interested in.
now entering into close co-operation with the 25th Heavy Battery for Singapore.. the situation in China. The Tempe ad- mits that it will be difficult for Britain former opponents, which probably was On the return journey Home, she will one of the most important steps ever, bring back details from North and Souta to the serious position which has arisen taken., He was convinced that Germany's China. Halaya and Ceylon.
*French Press Opinion.
to let matters" slide and draws attention
in the sphere of foreign investments in entry was based on a firma foundation, the Far East in consequence of Canton and that it promised fruitful results.
THE FRENCH FRANC.
Daily Press Cricket Competition.
Selecting the Hongkong
Interport Team.
First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
$200
50
25
WE ARE PRINTING BELOW THE FIRST COUPON FOR THE COMPETITION WHICH HAS BEEN ADVERTISED DUR- ING THE PAST FEW DAYS.
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THE COMPETITION IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS-SERIES A, B AND C. A COUPON FOR SERIES A WILL APPEAR IN EVERY COPY OF THE PAPER ISSUED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14th. TWENTY LISTS OF PLAYERS MAY BE SENT IN UNDER SERIES A. EACH LIST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COUPON, BUT A COMPETITOR NEED NOT WRITE SEPARATE LISTS IF HE WISHES TO STAND OR FALL BP HIS ORIGINAL SELECTION.
ONE LIST. ACCOMPANIED BY TWENTY COUPONS, WILL BE JUDGED AS TWENTY LISTS, OR ONE ACCOMPANIED BY TEN COUPONS AS TEN LISTS, AND SO ON, AND POINTS WILL BE GIVEN ACCORDINGLY."
(The Rules of the Competition were fully set out in the "Daily Press" of August 26th, 28th, 30th and 3188.)
ALL SERIES A LISTS MUST BË SENT TO THE EDITOR OF THE THE **** DAILY · PRESS" ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15th.
COMPILATION OF THESE LISTS WILL DOUBTLESS PRE. SENT CONSIDERABLE DIFFICULTY, BUT IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT DOUBLE MARKS ARE EARNED BY CORRECT SELECTIONS. ŠERIES A, THEREFORE, PROVIDES EXPERT JUDGES WITH A GOOD CHANCE TO ESTABLISH A LEAD IN THE "COMPETITION.
Coupon
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Series A,
Cricket Competition.
September 11th, 1926.
A MAXIMUM OF 440 POINTS MAY BE SCORED BY 10 LISTS IN SERIES 4, TWO POINTS BEING GIVEN FOR EACH CORRECT. SELECTION ON EACH LIST,"
THE CRISIS IN NICARAGUA.
AN APPEAL TO U.S.A
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
MANAGUA, September 10th. Following the receipt of a memoran- dum from Washington, President Chamorro decided to solicit the good offices of the American Chargé d'Affaires
to end the revolt
ESTHONIAN POLITICS. "HEAVY SENTENCES ON
COMMUNSTS....
VISUAL EDUCATION.
CINEMA FILMS -IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS.
About four years ago, the National Education Association of America- body existing for the advancement of educational methods-appointed s com- mittee to consider the use of cinema films in elementary schools as a supple- ment to the existing system of education. The movement was started by Mr. George Eastman, of the Eastman Kodak Company and as a result of conferences with that company the committee has
mands an active policy on the part of Bolshevists controlling nearly one half He concluded with an assurance of Ger- | EFFECT OF SEASONAL TRADING. receiving instructions from a represen- decided that the trial of cinema filma the British Government, and its first of China. It points out that this is not many's wholehearted co-operation with
course should obviously be to seek the co- operation of those who may be willing to give it and whose interests most closely
the Powers has been contemplated, but the first time that a common policy by hitherto difficulties have always been en- countered, preventing effective action in this direction.
the League, which, he hoped, Spain and
Brazil would rejoin."
M. Briand's Fine Speech.
PARIS, September 9th. The sudden fall of the frane from 164.40 yesterday to 189.65 to-day is not regarded here as abnormal, but is attributed to coincide with our own. The interests
GENEVA, September 10th.
the fact that traders are buying appre of Japan in China are as important to her as are those of our nationals to us.
The delegates stood and cheered thrice ciated currencies in order to cover them-
and she shares with us the distinction of
at the conclusion of the speech of Mselves before the tide of autumn trade being more bitterly "attacked than the
Briand, who paid a tribute to Dr. Strese-sets in. It is stated that over one other foreign Powers by the Communists. The Daily Rapace, Paris correspon-mann and Sir Austen Chamberlain, whose million dollars were bought on behalf of
dent understands from the French For joint labours had made the Locarno Fact wheat importers. eign Office that France will remain possible. M. Briand added that France neutral in the dispute in China.
of the South and she regards the prin- ciples of the politics of Moscow with as much detestation as we If unity of the
OUTBREAK IN ATHENS.
REPUBLICAN GUARD DISBANDED.
RING-LEADER TO BE COURT. MARTIALLED,
ATHENS, September 9th. An armed mob attacked, the central telegraph office and exchanged many shots with the military guard. It is feared there were many casualties in the streets. Republican Guard Disarmed.
France Keutzal,
LONDON, September 8th.
Later Details,
and Germany had put the bloody en- counters of the battlefields behind them, and would in future take their difficulties to that Justice of Peace the League of Nations.
What Latin-America Wants,
HAVANA, September 10th President Machado has instructed the
LATKE. Whether the latest rebellion was or ganised to facilitate the escape of Pangalos or whether it reached a more ambitious plane, the attempted revolu Cuban delegates at Geneva to decline tion is still unknown, but the city en- the offer of a semi-permanent seat in the countenance no offer dured most anxious hours at the height Council and to
The except that of a permanent seat. of the disturbances.
When the news - of the threat President's action is the outcome of. & ened rising spread yesterday morning, circular from Brazil, addressed to Latin- Reuter's correspondent was interview. American countries regarding a perman-" ing Colonel Dertills, the commander of ent seat for Latin-America. the guard, who had just been stating that it was Kondilis and not the guard who had revolted, when shots rang out, The Guard, which is a separate force and the region soon became. the centre. and independent of the army and was of a danger zone. Subsequently, fring founded by M. Pangalos in order to sup- port his dictatorship, refused to obey an was audible all round. Unorganised mobs order to lay down arms; and, consequent and possibly Communists and Monarch. ly, the Government called on the regular army. After few hours' skirmishing, in ists joined in. which there were a few casualties, the Guard surrendered, unconditionally,
LATER
It is semi-officially announced that M. Kondilir Government's order for the disbandment of the Republican Guard was carried out this morning.
MR. ANDREW MELLON IN
EGYPTIAN OPIUM DISPOSING OF LAST CROP.
CAIRO, September 9th. The Government is buying the existing opium crop for £200,000, and hopes to find a purchaser for the whole crop:
Poppy growing in Egypt will hence- forth be prohibited.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVIL]
HOUSING SITUATION. BRITAIN'S-HIGHLY SATISFACTORY,
POSITION.
BUGBY, September 9th,
Rava, September Oth. M. Abramson, the leader of the new Workers' Party and an ex-socialist mem- ber of Parliament, who was arrested on April 20th, when it was alleged he was tative of the Moscow International who shall be limited for the time being to was conducting Communist propaganda in Esthonis, has been sentenced to eight fourth, fifth and sixth grades of the years' penal servitude, and four of his publie national schools, and to six sub- associates have been sentenced to penal jecte, viz., geography, health and terms, ranging from three years to ten
hygiene, civics, fine and practical arts, years.
and general science..
VALENTINO'S WILL.
LEAVES OVER A MILLION DOLLARS.
Los ANGELES, September 9th. The late Rudolph Valentino's estate is valued at over one million dollars,, of which he bequeathed one-third to Mrs. Teresa Werner, aunt of his former wife Winifred Hadnut. The latter he cut off with one dollar. His remembrance of Mrs. Werner is believed to be due to her loyalty to Valentino, when he separated from his wife.
LATER
Valentino's will does not mention his first wife, the remaining two-thirds being divided equally between Valentine's brother and sister.
NICARAGUAN REVOLT.
REBELS DEFEATED IN SEVEN- HOUR BATTLE.
Eastman Company's Generosity. Some of the highest educational authe- rities in America we learn from the British Journal of Photography, have been recruited in the working-out of a programme for the making of education- al films relating to these branches of knowledge, and the school authorities in ten towns have been selected for using and reporting upon the films to be issued.
During this period of experiment, the Eastman, Company, without charge, will lend these schools the various sets of films, and provide the necessary ap paratus for showing them. The schools on their part undertake to make reason- able use of the films, and to co-operate with educational committees in determin ing their value, their defects, and how they may be improved.
Investigation Only.
The whale plan has been worked out in a way which will not interfere with the NEw Youx, September th.
regular curriculum of a school, but will A message from Managus says that a provide the necessary conditions for in- seven-hour battle at Somotillo resulted vestigating the degree of success with in the defeat of 800 Nicaraguan revolu- which moving pictures may be employed Sir Kingsley, Wood, Parliamentary tionaries, with the loss of 30 killed, ia-ia elementary education. The ultimate cluding General Pedro Grillo. Fifty were aim of Mr. Eastman is to establish the Secretary to the Ministry of Health, rewounded. The Government losses were educational agency, which means, in moving picture as a really effective viewing the housing situation at the Sani-eight killed and 20 wounded. LONDON.
tory Inspectora Conference, said that -LONDON, September 9th last year's building constituted a record Mr. Andrew Mellon, U.S. Financial for the country and that more houses, were Treasurer, whose activities in Europe are now being built than were required 'to shrouded in secrecy, has reached London Some seized armoured cara, in which they drove, firing in the and has privately conversed with Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer,
..
meet the needs of the annual growth of
sépulation.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
DUTCH RAILWAY. DISASTER.
THE HAGUE, September 9th Three persons were killed, ten seriously injured and a number slightly injured, by Since the war 006,485 houses had bean the derailing of a passenger train near
Leyden streets
built and it was significant that of that
Well-Known Actress Killed. The Governmental artillery came into action by mid-day, and the mutineers It is reported that he has also conferred great total no fewer than 438,605 were
Those killed by the railway derailment later surrendered. The Republican Guard with Mr. Montagu Norman, Governor of built by private enterprise. He believed at Leyden, include Lobo Brakensiek and Order has been restored. It is report has been definitely disbanded and will the Bank of England, and that he shortly that those figures were unequalled by any his wife, a well-known Amsterdam ed that 40 were killed and 100 wounded be deported to various islands.
The Casualties. -
ATHENS, September 10th
in the street fighting.
The
ring-leaders will be court martialled.
returns to America.
country.
actress,
LATER
turn, the provision of a film library in every school, with profection apparatus, at a price which it will be feasible for the schools to pay out of their normal resources.
It is clear from the committee's report, says the British Journal of Photography, that this most desirable programme has been embarked upon with a full recogni tion of the special problems which it involvce, and it may be confidently hoped" that the happy collaboration of the Eastman Kodak Company with those practically engaged in education will be successful in promoting this most. pró- fitable application of the cinematograph.