FOR THE DEFENCE OF SHANGHAI.
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY COMING TO CHINA.
ULSTER RIFLEMEN AND IRISH FUSILIERS CALLED UP.
THE \0.0.C. EXPERIENCED IN "LITTLE' WARS.":
(TIROUGH AJUTER'S AGENCY.]
G.O.C. INTERVIEWED.
LONDON, Jan. 25th.
The commander of the Durbam
Light Infantry, stationed at Belfast,
BRITISH AND INDIAN TROOPS EMBARK? ?
ING. 'SOON.
CALCUTTA, Jan. 95th.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1927.
THE NEWS FROM INSURANCE RATES BRITISH SETTLERS
THE NORTH.
· BUSINESS, RESUMED AT -
HANKOW?
SHANGHAI PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES.
[ARITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.].
RUGBY, Jần. Path.
Na fresh developments are report-
It is understood that a battalioned from China to-day. It is not yet known in London whether,tho
ON PROPERTY IN CHINA.
LONDON'S LATEST QUOTATIONS,
HOW SHANGHAI AND HAN- KOW ARE 'REGARDED.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. ]
IN THE NEW HEBRIDES.
COMMISSION TO INQUIRE "INTO THEIR POSITION,
- [BBITION WIRELESS, BREVICH. }
Ruony, January 25th: As a result of the discussions which took place during the Im- perial Conference it has been de cided to send to the New Hebrides Commission comprising representa
U.S. AND MEXICO.
FURTHER CHANGE OF OFFICIAL OPINION."
ENORMOUS, U.S. PROPERTY INVOLVED.
[THBOUUR"AMERICAN SERVICE."]
INTERNATIONAL COTTON CON GRESS.
OPENED AT CAIRO BY KING FUAD.
SEVENTEEN COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED.
(THROUGH HAUTER'S AGÉNOT.]
WASHINGTON, January 25th. A further change in offcial opinion over the alien oil rights
CAIRO, Jan. 2ch. controversy in Mexico is announced
King Fund opened the Interna to-day, presumably with a view to tional Cotton Congress in the pre-
announces thas 25 Royal Ulster of British troops for China will 8° decision of the commercial com risks or damage by war or civatives of His Majesty's Government is possible effect on the Mexican Sence of a large and distinguished
ridemen and a similar number of Royal Irish Fusiliers have been called up for service in China, while the draft of the Duchers! Light In | Sirdhana on Sunday. fantry is proceeding to China in- stead of India, as previously ar- ranged.
aboard the transport Takliwa on Thursday and that two battalions of Indian troops will go aboard the
In connection with yesterday's War Office announcement the news: papers point out, that this is the first occasion in the history of the Brigade of Guards in which one of their units has been detailed for service East-of Suez. The opinion in expressed that the selection of Major-General Duncan is partly
owing to the fact that he has been for many years in close touch with General Sir George Francis Milne, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, and has had considerable experience
Little Ware."
of
[EARLIER TELEGRAMS.)
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
LONDON, January 24th. An official War "Office announce- ment states that the three Brigades which will form the Shanghai de- fence force will consist of the following: 1-THE 13TH ISPASTRY BRIGADE,
COMPRISING :
1st Batt. Middlesex Regiment. 1st Batt. Cameronians (Scottish
Rifles).
1st Batt. Border Regiment. 1st Batt Green Howarda.
Major-General Duncan left Lon-2-Tax 14 INFANTRY BRIGADE,
don for liverpool to embark for the Far East to-day. He will pick up troops at Malta en route.
Interviewed, Major-General Dun- can said: "Remember this force is purely for protection of British lives and property in Shanghai." He added that he did not anticipate that the Cantonese would "enter Shanghai before his arrival.”
[BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE}
FURTHER DETAILS.
RUGBY, January 25th. Major-General John Duncan, 'who is to command the Shanghai Defense Force, leaves England for Shanghai to-day. The faros con- sists of one division, except for the usual divisional artillery, which is not being sent since the infantry only is required for duties which the force will undertake. Pack artillery carried on mules will be conveyed for use at defence posts, Part of the force embarks at the
end of this week.
COMFEJBING:
2nd Batt. Coldstream Guards. 1st Batt. Bedfordshire Regiment. 2nd Batt. Border Regiment. 1st Batt. Devonshire Regiment. 3-Tuz 20TH
INDIAN INFANTRY
BRIGADE, COMPILISING: ' 2nd Batt., Gloucestershire Regi-
meat.
Two Battalions of the Punjab
Regiment.
2nd Batt Durham Light In.
fantry.
.
12th British Pack Battery. Some Medium Artillery, together
munity in the British Concession a Hankow, taken after consultation with Mr. O'Malley, to resume basi ness to-day was actually put into operation.
Mior episodes at Hankow and elsewhere sustain doubts in some
LONDON, Jan. 95th. Further inquiries as to rates, to cover property in China 'sgainst
commotion were received in Lon- don yesterday. Some of the quota- tions, after being rather easier.
lately, have since hardened. Five per cent, for the month is quoted
on property if the International Settlement of Hankow, & per cent.
in Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand to report upon the position of the British settlers in
Govortiment, by a spokesman of the State Department
He declared that the recent can-
the Now Hebrides, with especial re.cellation of the oil and drilling ference to any disadvantages ander permits sought by American and which they may be working in other foreign bolders of oil pro- In particular the Commission will as tantamount to confiscation of comparison with French settlers perty in Mexica was regarded here
gathering, including Sir George Lloyd and 160 delegates represent ing countries
£4,000 CHAT WITH BURGLAR.
quarters as to the ability of the per month and 3 per cent. for 3 consider the provision of an ad private property and an "evert HIS POLITENESS TO WOMAN-
Chinese authorities to control the extremists.
months are quoted on property in the International Settlement at
THE NORTH-OF-ENGLAND'S and marketing of their crops
BLAST FURNACES.
VICTIM.
quate supply of labour for British act" which it had been feared an Meanwhile the British authorities Shanghai. Some of the large in-settlers and any further measures advancing the dispute another step
BUSY SEASON IN NEW YORK. are continuing preparations to safe-surances effected in the last few to assist them in the production towards a show down."
United States by European Governmental burglar, who explained to
Apparently there had been no
An early morning conversation formal representations to the with a polite and somewhat senti- ments but it was learned that the and a man owes a duty to his wife her that it's almost Christmas, diplomatic representatives of the and children at this season," cost British, French and Dutch Govern-rs Adelina O'Donohue, widow of A wealthy coffee merchant, £4,000, regard to the course which the during the talk, ments had informally inquired with the value of the jewellery stolen United States proposes to take to
nationals in China of whom there guard the lives and interests of
are about 7,000 in Shanghai These Preparations will be adequate but purely defensive. They are not directed against any party in China nor are they provocative. Their extent is governed by defensive requirements
[NAVAL WIRELESS.). Chinese Troops Moving.
SHASI, January 4th. Two thousand troops crossed the river on Saturday, and two thou- sand more left to-day down river in tugs and junks. About ten thou sand troops new remain at Shasi.
Hankow Banks Open..
HANKOW, January 24th. The foreign banka opened to-day without incident of any sort.
Protecting Tunnals. with a Company of Sappers -CHIKKIANG, January 24th. and Miners and all necessary.
An armed guard of thirty has ancillary unita The entire been placed (by the British autho contingant, excepting the
Durham Light Infantry, be tities) to protect the Nonsing and
Shanghai railway tunnels
Trouble At Amoy And Swalow,
PEKING, January 25th. The anti-Catholic agitation con- tinues at Amoy, where seven re- cently-buried bodies of babies have been exhumed owing to an allega tion that the Catholics had mutilat
longs to the Jhansi Brigade. Also, the above three Brigades will be accompanied by artillery, 0 Armoured Car Company, and all necessary ancillary services.
The Commander of the Force will be Major General John Duncan, C.B., C.M.G. C.V.O., "D.5,0., of the Royal Scottish Fusiliers, anded them.". Commanding the 54th East Ang
He is leaving for Shanghai to-morrow. The troops are following as B002 as transport ia available.
The troops being despatched to China are to be employed in alian Division. purely protection capacity. This is the point which is consistently em phasised and is of much import ance. Their presence, it is be lieved, should have a pacific effect and should prevent emergencies arising. They are sent solely to protect the lives and interests of British nationals. The decision to
A Distinguished 0,0,0. son of Lieut.-General J. Duncan, Major General Duncan is the and has had a distinguished career. Born in 1872, he entered the army in 1891, being promoted to the rank
ng risk of fire by war or civil com days cover risk of fire only, includ
motion. Fire risk on certain pro perty in Shanghai had been accept od recently for a month at ten
Ruosr, January 25th. shillings, three months at twenty shillings; but it seemed doubtful if at work on the north-east coast, this Forty-four blast furnaces are now further insurances on these bases being six more than before the re- could easily be effected, as some.cent coal stoppage. underwriters do not appear particu
larly anrious to increase their com- BRITISH FIRST SUBMARINE mitments as considerable insurances
of this kind have been placed in the last few months.
WORLD'S LARGEST
SUBMARINE.
LEAVES PORTSMOUTH · FOR MALTA
LONDON, January 24th. The KL. the largest aubmarine in the world, has left for Malta, from Portsmouth to join the Mediter ranean fleet..
[THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE]
MEXICO'S OIL LAWS.
MORE LITIGATION.
MEXICO CITY, January 24th. The various District Courts which
have rendered decisions in the so-called Amparo" anita filed by the oil companies, have refused to grant permanently restraining or- Also, an anti-British agitation is ders against the operation of the developing in Amoy and Swatow, oil laws, but have granted tempor- whilst all American missionaries ary orders protecting specific pieces from up-country have temporarily
come to Swatow,
Missionaries To Leave Ningpo. PEKING, January 25th. In view of a reverse sustained
of: Captain in 1888. Major in 1910. by Marshal Sun Chuan Fang in India 1897-1896 (medal with clasp), Chekiang, the British authorities and also in South Africa (des have ordered British missionaries patches, medal with five clasps, D.S.O.). In the Great War, 1014 to evacuate the Ningpo district. 1918, he was General Staff Officer with the 11th Division in Gallipoli; commanded the 78th Infantry
take a defensive measure for this served on the North-Frontier of purpose was announced by the Government and has been firmly and openly put into effect.
At the same time the British Government are pursuing resolute ly a concihatory policy towards China. Practical sympathy to wards progressive developments in Brigade (1916-17), and later 22nd China
was apparent in every line Division (1917-19) in Macedonia; of the British Memorandum and was Major-General, General Staff
"Sheer Propaganda."
SHANGHAI, January 24th. According to the best available information here, and information
of property. About a hundred Amparos, or temporary protection certificates, have been filed against certain provisions of the law.
Pending appeals to higher courts, the Companies remain in pezzension of their properties, although they are reported to be restricting opera-
tions.
FLOTILLA.
EN ROUTE FOR GIBRALTAR.
warde Mexico.
The importance of the matter to the United States may be judged by the fact that the American pro- perty in Mexico involved in the dia pute is estimated at $1,400,000,000.
U.S. SHIPPING BOARD,
Rrosy, January 25th. The cruiser Conquest and the First Submarine Flotilla of the Atlantic Fleet "left Portsmouth yesterday to join the feet at Gibraltar. Included in the Flotilla BIDS FOR THE S.5. "LEVIA is Submarine XI., which now joins the fleet for the first time on the conclusion of a long series of trials. She is the largest submarine in the Navy and is 330 feet long, dis- placing 2,825 tons on the surface and 2,786 tons when submerged.
...
THIAN" AND OTHER SHIPS REJECTED.
(THROUGH AMERICAN, ADVICE.]
WASHINGTON, January 5th."
Brooklyn, was awakened by a beam Mrs. O'Donohue, who lives - at-
of light dancing across the walls and ceiling of her bedroom.
Who are you 1" she asked costly.
"I'm a burglar, madam,” came the reply.
Then the intruder's electrip torch was held in such a way as to show the widow that her visitor was a man wearing a black mask and armed with a revolver.
The Dialogue. -
**What
you want!" inquired
Mrs. O'Donohue.
"Your jewels”
Everything's on the bureau or
in the top drawer."
good,"
The burglar got basy Pretty be exclaimed as he handled some diamonds. "They aren't
..
paste, are they 7"
"Not at all!" indignantly.
"Your pardon, madam, but it's hard to tell these days, especially with electric light."
The Shipping Board has rejected diamond in burglar
all bids for the sa. Leviathan and
the pich "Don't take
that !
pleaded Mra O'Donohue "It was my engage-
BRITISH TRADE REVIVING, the other ships of the United ment ring.":
States line and "freighters of the American Merchant Line.
LANCASHIRE LOOMS RE-START.
AN INDUSTRIAL CENSUS FOR 1926.
A Washington telegram, dated November 5th, stated: Three bids have been submitted to the Ship ping Board for the purchase of five
Are you a widow 1** "Yes; my husband died ten years
· ago.
"My Profession.” "I'm sorry he is dead, and, of course, I cannot take a ring of such sentimental value. That's a cork- ing picture on the wall, but I don't-
ships of the Government's mer: had
Chads Before Dawa T
I.
The widow waited a few minutes and then telephoned to a police
station.
Bugar, Jun. 24th chant line, two of the bidders got it in Florence in 1896,"
Splendid I'd like to have it, tinct signs of a revival in the Lan- Companies of New York. They my profession. I say I it's a good British trade papers report dia- being the Winchester and Kenny but such things are denied usin
cashire cotton spinning and manu offered. also to charter five ships of
thing you're not young and giddy or you'd
scream and it might go facturing industry. Reports from the United States lines. Both bid. hard with you.
"No! I'm not young or giddy." large manufacturing centres such as dera fixed the price of each of the
"Well, I'm only 28, I see you Blackhart and Preston show that five vessels at 8:00,000.
have a Bible there. Swear on it idle looms are being re-started. A third offer by Mr. Kermit you won't scream, for 1
gudes I've got to be going". Shippers and merchants engaged in Roosevelt proposes to purchase the Mra O'Donohue did as the man export trade to the East and to the steamers at 8550,000 each and requested, and the burglar, withing
her a polite farewell, left. Continent and to British Dominions operate the United States lines on are dealing with an extensive de allocation by the Government. The BULLION SHIPMENTS FROM mand. It is stated that, some mer
chants, during the past fortnight Winchester Company also propose FRANCE.
have bought thousands of pounds to construct two additional express work more piece goods than in any n New York, January 24th.
similar period during the past six ships suitable to operate with the of bullion arrived from France on
A twenty million dollar shipment years
2. Leciathan at alotal cost of "Hat Output Value"
$30,000,000, of which the Shipping Saturday, following closely the ar Great Britain's industrial cenas, rival of a four million-dollar con- begun in February, 1998, is practic Board is to loan two thirds under signment earlier in the week. ally completed and the Board of the Merchant Marine Act.
The latter shipment was the first Trade expect to be able to publish since, the war and in some quarters the first results in a few days.
The Potter Company offered The census relates to the year $1,605,000 for either the s& Free initial step sŝo an 'attempt" by France to return to the gold stan see what percentage of net out- dard without a Franco-American put value" goes to labour and how Roosevelt. The Atlantic Transport debts settlement and without, re much to employers.
The output value is an economie Company offered 24,000,000 for the term invented by the Board of ss. Leviathan, Trade and is the gross or selling value at the factory door of a manu- facturer's production, less cost of materials. In other words it is the value added by capital and labour THE GARIBALDI BROTHERS friendship from Princess Marg Inquiry will show the relative im portance of home and foreign maż-
THE FATHER OF THE GUARDS!”
DANCE AT HIS 100TH CHRIST
MAS FESTIVITIES.
the initiative which that document Army of Black Sea, April 1919 on which the authorities depend displayed is now being pursued and December 1910 (despatches six in connection with the defense developed by the British representa- times, C.M.G., C.B., Brevet-Col sives in conversations, now pro- Major-General).
arrangements, there is no truth coeding
His decorations include Grand The resumption of business by the Commander of the Order of the whatever in the newspaper reports British community at Hankow on Crown of Roumania; Grand Com- that Marshal Bun Chuan Fang has Mr. O'Malley's advice, is regarded maader of the Order of the Greek received a serious reverse in Che by the Times as a development in- Redeemer; Grand Commander of kiang. The authorities consider the the opinion is held that this is the 1924. It will enable the public to dent Harding or the ss. President called not only by the Grenadiers,
the Crown of Italy; Commander of The Times considers that it pro- the Legion of Honour Commander reports acer propaganda. vides evidence that Great Britain of the Bervian White Eagle; French is following up her declaration to Croix de Guerre; Italian Croce di
meet the Chinese in a friendly and Guerra; Greek War Cross. conciliatory manner and it should remove all possible source of frio tion in future negotiations
tended to remove tension.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.] BRITISH POLICY SUPPORT ED BY FRENCH NEWSPAPER.
Prior to the Great War be passed through the Staff College; was a Brigade Major in Malta 1902-3; and was General Staff Officer, Army Headquarters, 1003-8, and Wessex Division in 1910. He is a Member of the Royal Company of Archer.
Air Force.
LONDON, January 24th. Thirty offsers and men of the
Royal Air Force have arrived at Portemouth to accompany the Marines to China
BOY GERM-CARRIER. YORKSHIRE VILLAGE
AFRAID OF HIM
valorisation of the frane,
LATKE. announced that the It is DOW bullion shipment from France was not one of twenty million dollars, A case of a schoolboy who, but of $4,200,000. although in perfect health himself has been found to be D germ carrier, was recently reported to the Sculcoats Rural Council at Hull.
The medical officer, Dr. Berman, stated that following an outbreak of diphtheria in the village of North Ferriby, awabs were taken from the boy's throat, and he had discovered that the
carrier,"
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] What The Emilion Represents.
PARIE, January 26th The Matin states that the Bank of
(THROUGH REVIZE'S AGENCY.]
kets and whether an industry is HAVE NO FURTHER USE FOR advancing or going back. ↑
EARTH TREMORS IN SCOTLAND.
SOME CROCKERY SMASHED 1
- Lugay, Jan. 24th.
- FRENCH HONOURS.
Siz George Higginson, the eldest the Guards," as he is affectionately living British general Father of
division-this year celebrated his his own regiment, but by the whole 100th Christmas. In his home, at Marlow, Buckinghamshire, he was the centre of a gathering of rela tives and friends, and the fes tivities included a dance. The Christmas greetings which he receiv ed included warm messages of
Viscountess Lascelles and other- members of the Royal Family The King and Queen never forget to send him special greetings at this season.
A
Dinner At Sebastopol.
In a book of memories entitled Seventy-one Years of, a Guarda- man's Life," which he has just published, Bir George recalls his Christmas dinner of 1858 eaten in
supreme position, which must beture of the Battalion of Marines and running about as usual, and of dollars in the United States.enced at 5 am over a wide-ares in return their insignia of the Legion camp before Sebastopol? He says:
PARIS, Jan 95th. The British policy of sending reinforcements to China to protect British lives and property against Departure Of Marinos Dalsyed. mob violence is supported by LONDON, January 24th. Le Journal, which states that the Owing to fog, holding up in the despatch of additional troops in Scheldt the steamer Zeeland, on sssential for precaution, particular which they will travel, the depar ly with regard to Shanghai
from Portsmouth for China was protected at all costs. The paper cancelled for to-day. They will adds: "Thereanent we can only be probably embark tomorrow. in complete agreement with Great Britain. While it is important that Armoured Car Company. the Powers avoid any semblatce of
LONDON, January 24th. provocation it is equally important. - The Fifth Armoured Car Com to give the impresion that they are pany, stationed at Scarborough, determined to see that their rights has been ordered to be ready to are respected.
icare for Chins, if wanted.
France confirms that 34,200,000 65 gold ballion sent to New York re presents the proceeds of the Govern
PARIS, Jan 95th. ment's purefindes from the French public, which the bank received- in
The four Garibaldi brothers, in- The boy had the gerus in his value ibank Kad thus estab exchange for dollars of equivalent
cluding Ricciotti, have sent a letter to M. Domergue, asking leave to system, but was quite well himself lished a very substantial reserve Earthquake sheck were experi could carry the disease to other The French Government had acted North-east Scotland including Aber of Honour people who had low-resisting power, similarly by means of loans recent deen, Elgin, Ballater and the Ork- Dr. Hermon added, "that" the ly launched in countries whose si ney and Shetland Islands Tremors situation was difficult, but they were change had risen. It is believed lasted from twenty seconds to a trying to get the boy sway and he that the credits thus obtained will minute and a half. Houses in all A British Wireless message from was consulting the county medical amount to two milliards of Francs the places affected were abozen and | Rugby states that Ivan Dejusth haw officer. People in Ferriby were and that this increase in the French some alarm, was caused
been sentenced to 24 days imprison- frightened and would not go any exchange reserve will help in the No damage, however, is reported ment, which he has already, served; where near the street where the boy | defence of France against inter beyond the smashing of crockery fined 600 francs and hazished for a lived
national speculation:
which was thrown to the foom decade, at Geney.
We had secured from a French Tatler at Kamyeah some fearful effericeoing staff which was called champagne, some scraggy fowls and a ham, and the evening was passed with, due conriviality and. interchange of those expressions of good will and friendship which only the frange tenor of our daily life could draw forth.