NORTHERN TROOPS RAPIDLY
ADVANCING.
HANKOW THE OBJECTIVE.
LARGE NUMBER OF TROOPS NOW IN SHANGHAI.
"NORTHERN SQUADRON," MANNED BY "WHITE RUSSIANS," ON ITS WAY.
MANY OF WU'S SUBORDINATE OFFICERS JOIN THE NATIONALIST ARMY.
It would appear that events are rapidly approaching & crisis in Central China and that shortly a collision will take place between the Northern and the Southern troops.
A large The Fengtienes Army is rapidly moving south. number of Chang Too Lin's warriors are now in Henan, with the avowed object of storming Hankow at the earliest possible ino- ment They appear to be confident of success.
It is stated that there are now
some 8,000 vorthern troops in Shanghai, which probably doubtless means that they are in the neighbourhood of Shanghai Native City; which is close to the International Settlement and even nearer to the French Concea
Aion.
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"
The Diplomatic Body have deemed it expedient to issue a warning to the leaders of both armies, which would appear to be fully justard by what happened on the 2nd instant when an abortive bombardment of Shanghai Native City was attempted
In the circumstances it is very evident that the state of affairs both in the native and foreign quarters of Shanghai is not exaggerated in being described as "tense."
With the collapse of the general strike and in the absenes of details regarding the state of affairs now prevailing in the Inter- national' Settlement and the French Concession it may be inferred that something approximating fairly normal conditions now pre vail. Everything possible has, of course, been done and continues to be done to guard against intrusion by either of the opposing
forces.
•
THE LATEST NEWS OF THE THE POWERS REQUEST TO
NORTHERN TROOPS.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] -
WARRING FACTIONS.
We are officially informed that the "Diplomatic Body in Peking to day unanimously adopted the fol lowing declaration:-
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26th,
"In the light of military events which are at present taking place.
THREE NEW LIGHT THE SOVIET'S REPLY
CRUISERS FOR U.S.A.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTE $450,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION.
(THROUGH AMERIČAN BERVICE)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28th. The House of Representatives,. reversing their previous attitude, overrode President Coolidge's Bad- get recommendations and supported the Senate's action in voting funds to construct three light cruisers. The motion was adopted to provida $450,000 to start work on the ves
U.S. SENATE'S FOREIGN RELATIONS' COMMITTEE.
GOVERNMENT OPPOSED TO SUGGESTED CENTRAL AMERICAN VISIT.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
TO BRITAIN.
4
DECLARES THAT THE NOTE
** MISSES-THE MARK.”.
WHAT THE SOVIET "HAS NEVER UNDERTAKEN." (TanOUGH EXTER'S AGENCY.]
NICARAGUA'S, WAR.
BRITISH CHUISER
DESPATCHED.
(THEOCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, February 24th. The British cruiser Colombo, which is attached to the West Indies Station (formerly on the China. Station), has been despatched to Managua.
To Shelter British Subjects.
LATER. The British cruiser, Colombo, which has been order to proceed from the West Indies to Managua, will afford shelter for British sub jects should they be endangered by further cutbreaks of street fighting, incendiarism and pillage in the threatened districts of Nicaragua.
Moscow, Feb. 25th. Referring to the Intolerable tone of the British Note," the Soviet newspaper favestio declares that it misses the mark and con- tains no specie charges justifying, either its presentation or its threat to abrogate the Trade Agreement or even the severance of diplomatis relations. Regarding the charges against the politicians, the Soviet, in calling for a World Revolution
The despatch of the cruiser is claims that the Soviet has never purely precautionary measure, undertaken to prevent Russian in- taken after the British Charge dividual or members of the Govern d'Affaires had been informed by his ment from voicing on Soviet terri-United States' colleague that he was tory their firm belief in an inevit unable to guarantee the safety of
British lives and able world revolution.
property. In notifying
Washington, the British Government has thanked the United States administration for the steps hitherto taken to pro- tect British interests, and stated that they continued to rely on the United States' assistance.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15th. After consulting Pres. Coolidge, Mr. Kellogg has written to Senator Borah, stating that the Government: sees no necessity for a visit to Central America by the Senate's Foreign Relations' Committee, pro- posed in Senator Berah's motion.
WIRELESS TELEPHONY.. U.S.A. EXTENSION OF TRANS- ATLANTIC SERVICE.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
PORTLAND, Ore.. Feb. 25th.
THE WARNING NOTE.
[TEROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, February 24th. The Government has issued a note of warning to the Soviet, Govern ment to remind them that there
were limitations even to the for- bearance of Great Britain said Mr. Amery in a speech at Birming- ham.
[REUTKE'S AMERICAN SERVİCE] For Its Moral Effect."
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24th. Sir Esme Howard, the British Ambassador, in formally notifying the State Departmen: that the cruiser Colombo will arrive at Corinto on Saturday, added that the warship was sent for the sake of the moral effect its presence stances would British naval forces be landed.
1927.
AN EMPIRE ACADEMY..
MOVEMENT LAUNCHED IN
LONDON.
MUTUAL CO-OPERATION. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Feb. 14th. The inaugural meeting in con- nection with the foundation of the
A NEW LOCAL PUBLICA... TION.
THE HONG KONG LADIES'
WEEKLY."
In these days one is always ready to welcome any fresh knowledge on the difficult art of Eving and in The Hong Kong Ladies' Weekly propored British Empire Academy readers will find many useful hints- was held in London to-day.
the
Lord Howard de Walden presid-on inatters domestic, social, fashion- ed, and Sir Harry Britten, M.Pable and medical; and we are sura moved a resolution approving the that the feminine element of this formation of an Empire Academy and the establishment in London of Colony will appreciate a publica tion especially dedicated to its central building where
needs. Among the features that various arts of the Home country
are likely to prove popular are and the different Dominions would
"Social and Personal," "The unite in mutual co-operation, and made for the necessary funds also proposing that an appeal be
Diary "of A Club Woman," the "Letter from Baris," "Round the Shops," and "Home and House Craft." There is also, of course, a fashion plate with attractive illus trations of the latest Paris models.
Mr. Howard Robinson, founder of the movement, explained that site had been secured from the Duke of Westminster on the North side of the Thames, near the Lam beth Bridge. A sum of £25,000 was required to start the scheme.
The resolution was carried and Committes appointed to carry out the scheme.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS. 17S INFLUENCE GROWING.
(THROUGH REUTER'S LOENCY.]
LONDON, February 24th,
PROPERTY SALE.
TAI WO STREET HOUSES.
At the China Auction Rooms yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. V. M.
Speaking at a meeting of the R. de Sousa sold by order of the League of Nations' Parliamentary mortgagee, leasehold properties, Committee, held in the House of Commons, Sir Eric Drummond, known as Nos. 34, 16, 18, 20 and “ Secretary-General of the League of 98, Tai Wo Street, Hong Kong- the League of Nations, referring to The properties are held for the Asia'said that an encouraging sign was the remarkable
The retwork of Trans-Atlantic Secretary) speaking at Birmingham might.Save" but in no circum- Lengue influence in Jath of the residue of the term of 909 years
wireless telephone service all over the United States will be completed on Saturday by the extension of the service to the Western States of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. A call from Portland to London cost 387 for the Arst three minutes and 229 for each succeeding minute.
SQUASH RACQUETS, ALL-BRITISH TEAM DEFEAT HARVARD.
DE PINEDO'S FLIGHT.
AT PERNAMBUCO {THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENCY:]
PERNAMBUCO, Feb. 24th. The Italian aviator, Marquis De Pinedo, has arrived here.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 25th.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.] Chang Tsung Chang's troops con
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 93th. tinue to arrive in Shanghai and are in the region of Shanghai, and The All-British squash racquets Harvard by 3 expected to reach 8,000 to-night, which may at any moment have team defeated. besides a number from Tsingtao serious consequences for the safety matches to 2
of the life and property of their who are coming aboard 16 ships. Fespective nationals, as was appar The Northern Battle & Squadron," ent from the bombardment on the which is expected shortly," is one end of this month, the Interested manned by White Russiana. It is Diplomatic Representatives feel reported that the squadron will go compelled to recall that the Inter to Hankow to co-operate in the national Settlement at Shanghai, Fengtien operations against the like the other Concessions in China, Southerners by bombarding Har was established in virtue of the kow. A majority of Wa Pei Fu's regular agreements with the Chi subordinates are reported to have nese Government, in order to make gone over to the Nationalists and it possible for foreigners to reside, their giving the Fengtien troops, who are there freely and carry on advancing through Hosan, some trade. trouble, but the latest reliable re ports are that, the Fengtien advance is progressing strongly towards its objective, Hankow,
THREE AMERICAN DE- STROYERS ARRIVE OFF SHANGHAI.
(THROUGH EEVTER'S 'AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Feb. 25th. Three American destroyers have arrived from Manila.
TENSE SITUATION.
[BRITION WIRELESS KİRVICE.)
RUGBY, Feb. 25th. With the troops of San Chuan Fang and Chang Tsung Chang, the Shanghai war lords, on hand and the Canton Nationalists on the other in such near proximity, the situation in Shanghai is natur ally tense.
the one
"In the course of the party strife
of which this region has been the scene, the Authorities of the Inter national Settlement have scrup ously abstained from favouring any of the conflicting parties involved, and, in spite of the difficulties of the situation, they are still main- tairing in that respect the strict neutrality imposed upon them by the nature of affairs thas establish
ed.
—
· (EARLIER TELEGRAMS.J
(THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.] Military Control of Kiangsu,
SHANGHAI, Feb. 25th Three thousand Shansung troops are now here from Nanking, and it is understood that 6,000 more are- coming daily for the next few drys for the, defence of Shangbai.
General Chang Tsung Chang has now taken over the complete mili. tary control of Kiangsu
The retreating troops of Marshal Sun Chan Fang have arrived by in from the front and precautions are being taken to keep them out. 'aide the Settlements.
All foreigners living in more or
BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE) Why The Warning Was Issued. LONDON, February 24th. Mr. I S. Amery (Dominions referred to foreign money: coming into this country. He said the Gov erament had been very forbearing They wanted to trade with every country, whatever views they hold about its internal affairs, but they were entitled to be left alone in their own country. They had there fore felt compelled to issue the Note As a warning to the Soviet.
and were anxious to continue 10.
from the 15th and 20th May, 1855.
The proportion of the Crown Rent payable is $80.02 and the area of the property is first portion of the properties 3,422 square foot.
As regards China, the Peking Government had always favoured Sir Esme Howard's communica- the League, but the Canten Gov- tion crossed a Memorandum from ernment was, apparently, awaiting
The proportion of the annual the State Department to the British events and up to the present at Embassy, assuring the British Gov- least it had not declared itself Crown Rent payable in respect of erament that American naval forces hostile to the League. There was the second portion of the property in Nicaraguan waters would extend little ground for entertaining is $14.50, and the area is about 852 all proper protection and assistance creased hopes of the United States square feet to British and other foreign actually joining the League, but The upset price for the combined nationals in Nicaragua
there had been a marked develop properties was. 850,000, with bids of, It is now learned that Bir Esnement in the cordiality of the rela 81,000 acceptable. The first bid was Howard sent a Note to the State trons between the American State for 810,000, and the remaining bida Department on February 19th Department and the League, while were for 81,000, the property being had voted appropriations finally knocked down to Mr. Wong British lives and property Nicaragua, and pointing out that ferences. Further, Americans had Brisnic looked to the United States fully co-operated in such League to give Britons in Nicaragua the activities as Health Organisation, same protection as Americans. the Opium Committee and
Mr. Kellogg replied that the Children's Committee. United States would give Britons |
Such protection as may be pos- A DISTINGUISHED BRITISH sible, and proper under the circum- stances,"
Joynson Hicks was asked in the drawing attention to the menace to Comerican delegates at three cón- | Kwai Ching for 871,000.
Anti-British Agitators.
LONDON, February 24th. The Home Secretary Sir W. House of Commons, whether he was aware of anti-British activities in this country of certain Communist agitators in the pay of the Third International.
He replied that this matter was receiving his constant attention and he was keeping a very close eye on it, and, if necessary, he would ask for further powers.
Asked about the deportations of Russians, the Home Secretary said that the number of these carried out from the end of the war to the pre- sent time was fifty-seven. None of these deportations had occurred during his term of office since the end of 1924.
U.S. TARIFF LAW.
THE "FLEXIBLE PROVISIONS" IN DISPUTE.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
་
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25th." The much-debated flexible pro- visions" of the Tariff Law, under which the President is empowered to raise or lower tariff rates within certain imita was upheld as 'con- stitutional by the Court of Custama Appeals in a case which will prob- ably be carried to the Supreme Court.
INDUSTRIES FAIR.
in
were.
It is understood that Sir Eame Howard's representations largely responsible for the sending of strong American reinforcements, to Nicaragua.
1.
BRITISH - BYE-ELECTION. LABOUR GAIN AT STOUR-- BRIDGE.
A
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, February 24th The result of the by-election in the Stourbridge Division of Wor- cester, which was necessary owing to the death of the Conservative
Member (Mr. D. P. Fielou) was:- Mr. W. Wellock (Lab.)... 16,561 Mr. Hogbin (Cool)
...... 13,402 Mr. Edwards (Lib.) 2,635. This is a Labour gain over the
Conservatives. The voting at the last election, in October 1924, was
Conservative, 18,093; Labour, 14,113; and Liberal, 10,418,
WAR PENSIONS.
for
SOLDIER.
the
SIR CHARLES HARINGTON PROMOTED.
(THROUGH AKUTER'S AGENCE.)
LONDON, February 24th. The War Office announces the of Lieutenant-General promotion
be Bir Charles Harington" to General.
General Harington was Comman- der-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in Constantinople in 1992 when a CO Blict between British and Turkish troops at Chanak seemed inevitable. The situation was saved largely by his tactful bandling.
NEW GOVERNOR OF BERMUDA.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.).
ASSAULT ON CHINESE LADY.
COOLIE TO BE IMPRISONED AND BIRCHED
At the Kowloon Magistracy, yes terday afternoon before Mi... W. Schoßeld, a Chinese coolie was charged with snatching gold bangle from a Chinese lady in Yau-
on the 10th inst.. mati
According to the prosecution, com plainant, who lives at No, 146, Portland Street, second floor, left her house on the afternoon of the 19th inst to purchase vegetables.. She was returning home from Dundas Street when she was sud denly set upon by two men, one of whom was defendant. They tore off her gold bangle, worth about $40, and the defendant then threw her on the ground, after which the two men rap away,
A police conatable, who happened to be in Dundas Street in plain clothes, saw the indident and im LONDON, February 24th. mediately gave chase. The two men ran to Nathan Road and the His Majesty the King has ap-
man who had the bangle went to- proved of, the appointment of Lieutenant-General Sir. Louis Bolswards Shamshuipoo. The defendant ran to Hamilton Street behind to be Governor and Commander-in- Chief of Bermuda, in succession to King's Park whers & Shantung con- General Sir J. Asser, who will stable joined in the chase. Defend
ent Enally hid himself in a house in a lane, but the Shantang.con- stable seeing that all the doors' wore open except one entered the house and arrested the defendant.
The other man could not be traced and the bangle has not been re covered
Defendant pleaded guilty and wag.
The Interested Diplomatic Re-less isolated places outside the ex- expecting on the part of the Chinese brought in, in view of the arrival presentatives are thus warranted in tended Settlement limits are being AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. ENORMOUS COST TO NATION. shortly complete his term of office. Authorities the observance of the of Marshal Sam's retreating troops: satre rule of conduct, and they Icok
"
to the heads of the Armies involved -
to take all mèamrça necessary tor avoid incidents which would con strain the foreign authorities them-
[NAVAL WIRELESS.]
AT HANKOW.
STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER,
(THROUGH ZEUTER'S AGENCY.]'
LONDON, February 24th. Speaking at a luncheon, in con nection with the British Industries
(THROUGH HAUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, February 24th... Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated in the House of Commons to-day that the sum spent on war pensions, including medical
AN IMPORTUNATE DESTITUTE.
INTERPRETER'S OFFER TO
ASBIST.
When Jan Paul deinit, a Latvian,
selves to take ̈ measures indispen- FLAN TO DISAFFECT INDIAN Fair &t. Birmingham, the Prime treatment and administration, from was charged with being a destitute, sentenced to six months' imprison
sable for ensuring the safety of the persons and property of their nationals.'
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TROOPS.
HANKOF, Feb. 24th.
enormous
Minister, Mr. Baldwin, described the date of the Armistico until before Major, O. Wulson, yesterdayment with hard labour and to re
the Fair as an unqualified success.
at-£847,000,000.
COLOMBO HARBOUR
STRIKE.
COALING CEASES.
(THROUGH BEUCER'S 'AGENCY.]
"י
He said it revealed an immense March 31st this ear, was estimated Further Detalls.
An anti-British demonstration,
amount of foresight. There was a in consisting of an
new spirit displayed in the way SHANGHAI, Feb. Esth The Diplomatic Body, in a de- meeting, attended in tremendous which manufacturers were organis claration warning the heads of the number by the Chinese employees ing co-operative exhibitions. Chinese Armies, state that in view of British bongs and house-boys, showed that they were depart of the possibility of military eventi and followed by a great processioning from the old British habit of taking place in the region of Shang through the British Concession and thought which was too reserved and hai, endangering foreign life and the district, passed off without in- did not realise the united strength property, as already shown by the cident, although it was a demon of industry as a whole. bombardment of February 22nd, it stration in protest again British in landing troops MARINES LEAVE FOR THE expects them to take all ueasures" Imperialism
NORTH.
necessary to avoid incidents which at Shanghai. would constrain foreign authorities The temper of the crowd was to take measures indispensable to much less virulent and excited than
for some time. the protection of their nationals.
Groups of Indian agitators ad. A similar declaration has been issued by the French Minister re-dressed the meeting, and, after garding the French Concession at inflammatory speeches, undertook to stir dissent amongst the Indian Shanghai,
regiments in Shanghai.
· RAJULA ” ́ARRIVES AND
DEPARTS
Tus. 8.3 Minnesota, with 1,000 Royal Marines on board, left for afternoon, Shanghai yesterday shortly after two o'clock.
Just about the time of the Afin- nesota's departure the 6.a. Rajula arrived. She came into. port to land four Tommies for hospital. She then proceeded on her way to Shanghai The vessel carries amp plies of provisions, and a number of mules, etc.
Further troops by the Kildoman Castle and the Kinfaune Castle, as previously mentioned, are due hers to-day
A CALAMITY AVERTED.
VALUE OF BRITISH TROOPS
"AT SHANGHAI
More Troopa for Hanking.
NANZING, Feb. 24th Shantung troops are still pouring into Nanking. Marshal Sun Chuan Fang, and Chang Tsung Chang, the Shantung Tupan, are both at Nan- king.
At Chinklang.
LONDON, Feb. 24th. During the course of a speech at Birmingham, Mr. L. S. Amery
CRINKIANG, Feb. 24th. (Secretary of State for the
Shantung troops are beginning to Colonies) declared that the events arrive here in small number. Some of the past fortnight had made it of Marshal Sun's troops have left clear that if British troops had not in the direction of the Grand Canal. been landed at Shanghai a disaster of the Erst magnitude might, at this moment, be happening to the great British and foreign communities of that city.
(Continued on next column.).
Mr. O'Malley.
KIUZIANO, Feb. 24th.
Mr. O. St. O, O'Malley and the British Consul left for Hankow to day aboard H.M.S. Cricket.
COLOMBO, Feb. 24th. "Very Good Business,"
Coaling has ceased here owing, to The British Industries Fairs both the harbour dispute.
Vessels are being diverted and the in London and in Birminghain re- port very good business. The num-troopship Herminius has proceeded ber of buyers from the Continent to Singapore to coal... shows a great increase over that at previous fairs. More than 100 of THE "FLU" IN ENGLAND. these Continental buyera had passed the turnstiles at the London Fair in CLOSE UPON 1,000 DEATHS IN the Grit haur to-day..
A WEEK.
CHILE'S EXTREMISTS. EFFECTIVE METHOD OF SUPPRESSION.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]·
SANTIAGO, Feb. 24th. In conformity with its intention completely suppressing Com- munism in Chile, the Government has arrested all anarchist and Bol shevik leaders, including members of Parliament, and has also sup pressed extreme newspapers.
of
[TRappos ELUTER'S AGENot.]
LONDON, February 24th. Deaths from influenza in England and Wales last week numbered 987.
THE JAVA RISING. AN ENQUIRY DEMANDED. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE HAQUE, Feb. 24th. Bix Socialists in the Lower House have introduced resolution de- The arrested persons will probmanding an enquiry into the cause ably be incarcerated on Easter of the Communist rising in the Island, to prevent them spreading Dutch East Indies in November and
January their propaganda elsewhere..
VISIT OF MR. ST. NIHAL SINGH.
morning, it was stated that com- ceive twenty strokes of the birch. plaints about him had been receiv ed from time to time. Calling at a ļ Peak residenen on Thursday, he was sent by Mra. Pénny to her husband's office in town, where he was turned over to the police by Mr. Penny
The Latvian Interpreter in the case offered to provide for the de fendant's stay in the Colony and his passage back to Europe. His Wor- ship said that this arrangement might be made with the defendant while he was in the House of De- tention.
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF ARMS.
CHINESE FROM CANADA CHARGED.
WELL-KNOWN WRITER ON EASTERN QUESTIONS..
An interesting visitor who arriv ed in the Colony by the Empress of Asia, en route to Ceylon, was Mr. St. Nihal Singh, the author, journ alist, lecturer and traveller. He is accompanied by his wife, formerly Miss Cathleye Brookes, of Chicago.. Mr. Sing, who resided in Hong. Kong some twenty years ago, in connected with many publications in Britain, the United States,!" India and other countries. Ho At the Kowloon Magistracy yes covered the Prince of Wales, taur in India in 1021-99 for the London terday morning, a Chinese passen ger, arriving in the Colony by Observer and other British papers, the Empress of Aria, was charged and was commissioned by several before Mr. W. Schofield with being newspapers to make a special study in unlawful possession of nine of Irish conditions in 1923-24. Re of has travelled widely and lectured Mauser pistols, 4,600 rounds ammunition and 100 clips, without before influential bodies in many
countries on political; sociological{" a permit, from the Captain Superio- tendent of Police.
and religious questions, being espe The defendant stated that he cially interested in movements of possessed a licende fasued by the an international character and for authorities in Canada, but he had the promotion of peace p not brought the permit to China with him. He, however, was not id possession of af local permit,
On the application of the police, the defendant was remanded in police custody until Monday,
A member of the Executive Coun cil of the League to Abolish War, Mr. Bingh is the author of many books on Indiaz and Oriental ques- tions, ne well on American and Irish problems. “