FENG'S TROOPS TAKE EIGHTY
RUSSIANS PRISONER."
'WHITE"
THE NEW NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT.
MOST OF THE KUOMINTANG LEADERS INCLUDED. NEW KUOMINTANG DECLARATION OF POLICY.
NORTHERN GENERALS AND FENG'S CAMPAIGN.
NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT STILL ·
REFERRING "TO. "UNEQUAL TREATIES."
THE NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT.
NEW COUNCIL, STANDING COMMITTEE AND MILI TARY COUNCIL.
THROUGH AKUTER'S AGENCY.)
WHITE" RUSSIANS TAKEN
PRISONER.
(Wah Tu Fat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8th. According to A
frora report Honan. when Marshal Feng Ya Hsiang's troops took Weitei, an im- portant city in Northern Honan, over 80 "White" Russians, under direction of Fengtieness
were sent to Loyeng for trial.
NORTHERN GENERALS AT
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8th. A telegram from Nanking states that it has been decided that the "the Government Council shall consist leaders, fell into their hands and of 19 members, of whom the Stand ing Committee will comprise Tan Yea Kai a Chairman Li Lish Chun, Tsai Yan Pei, Chang Ching Kiang and Yu Yueh Jen, while the Military Council total 73 with. ■ Standing Committee of 12 loading Nationalist Generals with Ukiang Kai Shek as Chairman.
(ah Ti Yat Pa.) "
SHANGHAI Feb. 8th.
TSINAN.
(Wah Ta: Yat Pao.s
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8th. General Chu Ya Pu and Chang Hau Liang have arrived at Tsinac, where a conference has been called
At the final session of the Kuo-to consider military plans against mintang Conference the following appointments were made:-
The Political Committee of the National.st Government-Yu Yao Jea, Wang Chung Hu, Bei Chung Hai, C. C. We, Chu Pei Teh, Li -Chung Jen, Li Leh Chun, Wang Ching Wei, Hu Han Min, Hau Chung Hsi, Ho Ying Chien, T. V. Soong, Lin Sen, Sun Fo, Chang Ching Kiang, Ching Chien, Feng Yu Haiang, Yen Shih Shan, Tsai Yuen Pui, Chiang Kai Shek, Tai Chi Tao, Tan Yan Kai Ho Seng Ying (or Mrs. Liao Chung Kai
Marshal Feng
-CONTROL OF SALT
REVENUE.
PEKING STATEMENT.
UNFOUNDED.
[THKOCON REUTER'S AGENCY.}
SHANGHAI, Feh 8th. Mr. F. S. Chien, Chief of the Salt Administration of the Nationalist
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1928.
DISASTROUS STORMS LONDON-NEW YORK
IN JAPAN.
DAMAGE. TO SHIPPING AND COMMUNICATIONS.
MANY WRECKS AND LIVES LOST.
[FRROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
AIR SERVICE.
U.S. CABINET DISCUSS -
SCHEN
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8th. Commander Burney's London and New York Air Service Boheme was discussed by the Cabinet, who instructed Mr. Hoover to in- vestigate as to" means towards assisting American interests desir ing to participate therein,
ATTACK ON A MEXICAN TRAIN.
AIRMEN SWOOP DOWN "SUCCESSFULLY,
PASSENGER COACH DYNA- MITED BY REVOLU
TIONARIES.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE).
TOKYO, Feb. 8th.
Mexico City, Feb. 8th," Violent Snowstorms in Northern
Federal guardamen aboard " Japan have caused a number of
The Navy is prepared to allow train between Guadalajara and deaths, damage to shipping and a marships the use of the Landing Manzanillo were hard pressed by attacking revolutionaries, who had A Reuter telegram, dated Lon-succeeded in dynamiting pan general disruption of communica-mast in Now Jersey. 'Hou
don January 12th, stated: Comdr."
ger coach, when Federal aeroplanes Burney, M.P., has sailed for New swooped down and bombed the York to discuss with American rebels. financiers the establishment of a The latter sattered living 14 tri-weekly Anglo-American afr killed. Four Federalists were in- service]
jured.
The wrecks include eight motor. boats, which capsized off the Hok kaido Coast. The bodies af 13 fishermen have been washed ashore and many others are believed to have been drowned.
BRITISH LEGION PRESIDENT.
ADMIRAL JELLICOE TO SUC.
CEED EARL HAIG.
ÍTROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY }
LONDON, Feb. 8th. The National Executive Council
NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO ROME.
HINKLER SUCCEEDS IN ATTEMPT.
(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.)
Roue, February 7th. The first non-stop flight from London to Rome was accomplished to-day by Bert Hinkler, the British airman. in the course of his flight to Australia.
Newall and Vincent, who are en route to Singapore, have arrived here from Paris,
of the British Legion have invited SVEN HEDIN'S
Admiral Earl Jellicoe to become President of the Legion in succes-. on to the late Field Marshal Eari Haiz
A
SOVIET AND JAPAN. VISCOUNT GOTO'S VISIT TO MOSCOW.
All the Soviet authorities in Moscow are exerting themselves :0
unusual extent to
ZLA
create
21
favourable impression on Viscent Goto, President of the Japanese Russian Committee, who is head of the Japanese delegation which is visiting Soviet Russia to study economic conditions. Viscount Giots, states a message from Riga, his boun the guest of honour at festi vities and receptions, and 1
EXPEDITION.
EXPLORING DESERTS IN THE
HEART OF ASIA. "ENORMOUS DIFFICULTIES”
ENCOUNTERED.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
STOCKHOLM, February 8th. A telegram has been received here frum Sven Hedin, who in the spring of last year set out with a great scientific expedition to explode little known deserts in the heart of Asia.
He states that he arrived safely. in the Hami Province of Sinkians cast of Turkestan from Pac-Ebehow on the eastern border of the pro- vince of Shansi. His ultimate ob. jective is Urumtsi, 350 miles from The expedition is composed of perts in geography, metrorology and archaeology and is equipped with hundreds of camels. They encoun teed enormous difficulties," and were delayed 50 days.
and some others, the total number / Ministry of Finance. made a state- | "pecial evening" arranged in his Hami.
baing 49.
misaar of Education. by
the
In the
COUTSO
ment that the report from Peking honour.on January 3rd was attend- The Standing Committee consisted to the effect that "the foreign pered by many Soviet officialı, includ- Swedish, German and Chinese ex-|
ing Lunacharsky, Soviet Com- sonnet of the Salt Gabelle will re- sume control of the salt revenue in territory controlled
↓ of speech, Nationalists, and that a 30 per Lunacharsky spoke of the many ard Japan, view of which they able for the service of foreign loans common interests of Soviet Russia must bighten the bonds of friend- secured by the sat revenue" is
ship and co-operation. without foundation.
are:-Tar
of Tan Yon Kai, Li Leh Chen, Tsai Yuen P, Chang Ching Kiang and Yu Yao Jen..
The Military Council Standing Committee members Yan Kai, Yan Shih Shan, Feng Yu Haiang, Ching Chien, Chiang Kai Shek, Ho Ying Chien, Chung Jen, Li Tsai Hsin, Chu Pei Teh. Dei Chung H, Yu Yao Jen, and Yueng Shu Cheong. Chiang
Kai Shek acts as chairman, NEW CRUISER FOR CHINA STATION.
HMS. SUFFOLK
SIONED.
COMMIS-
{THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.)
cruiser
LONDON, Feb. 7th.
10,000-ton Dew
commissioned
The
Suffolk VIN
Portsmouth for service
at
on the
China Statier and proceeds to Devonport for trials on February
16th.
NEW KUOMINTANG
DECLARATION.,
(Wah Ti Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Feb. 6th.
A Kuomintang declaration was
discussed, important points con-
tained in it being:-
Henceforth the Kuomintang
cent. groes revenue would be avail-
H.M.S. "CONCORD." TROOFING TRIP TO CHINA,
WITH GUNBOAT RELIEFS. (THROUGH RKUTER'S AGENOT.) -
LONDON, Feb. 8th. Captain A. F. Pridham will be in command of the cruiser Consort when she departs on the 15th inst. or a trooping trip to China with gunboat reliefs.
THE BRITISH MINISTER.
VISITING NINGEO.
Viscount "Goto said he shared Lunacharsky's hopes of closer cultural and economic ties, "al- though the path is beatrewn with great difficulties and much work He complimented the "energetic Soviet statesmen who have already accomplished more than we expect ed." Viscount Gota referred to the plans for ricefield concessions a the Far East which are at present under discussion, credit facilities, and other measures necessary for
C.M.S. FINANCES.
THE AMENDED PRAYER BOOK.
THE COMMONS AND THE STATUTORY
COMMISSION,
CHINA.
UNITED FRONT AS TO BRITISH POLICY.
THE BOXER FUNDS.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Ruoay, February" Sti. Before the House of Commona proceeded with the debate on H.M the King's speech, the Premier said that since the House last met the country and Empire had sustained An irreparable loss in the death of Earl Haig.. Ile proposed to-morrow move a revolution, which he hoped would express the feelings of the House.
The Home Secretary gave notice that at an early date" he would introduce a bill extending women's franchise.
China Policy.
In the debate on the address, in reply to HM the King's speech. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Labour lender, welcomed most sincerely the reference made in the speech to China. He said it was most GENERAL APPROVAL MOTION gratifying to know that troops were being withdraws from China. He PASSED.
hoped negotiations now going on to renew the treaty of arbitration with the United States might be broadened out so that the issues raised at Geneva might again be considered with a view, to a com plete settlement..
POSTPONEMENT OF MEA
SURE DEFEATED."
{THROUGH REUTER'S ADENCY.)
House
|
SIR JOHN SIMON'S IMPORT ANT PROPOSAL.
·MADRAS MAGISTRATE
TAKES ACTION,
[BRITISH WIRELESS ALĖVICE AERVICE
Rcox, February 8th. Sir John Simon, Chairman of the Indian Statutory Commission, has addressed a letter to the Viceroy of India in which, to allay mis- conception, he set forth the inter- tions of the Commission.
Instead of the Commission deal- ing with these documents by itself he proposes that they, and evidence given in explanation, or amplifica tion of them, shall come before the Jaint free conference," aver which be will preside, consisting of seven British Commissioners and a corresponding body of representa tives chosen by the Indian legis lature..
Sir John Simon continues " Wa put forward a plan of a joint free conference, not only because should welcome the assistance of colleagues from the Indian legis- tures, but because we think it is only right and fair and in the truest interests of India and Britain alike that opportunity should be provided for such memoranda and testimony clucidated, from the Indian side on Free and equal terma"
Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal He suggests that the two Houses leader, also welcomed the reference of the Central legislature should in the King's speech regarding be invited to choose from their LONDON, February 7th. China. He was very glad the non-official membere a joint com- The motion in favour of the Foreign Secretary and Government mittee, which might conveniently general approval of the amended had come to the conclusion that be seven in number, and that each prayer book was submitted to each things had improved to such an local Legislative Council should be of the three Houses of the Church
extent that it would be possible asked to constitute a similar body. Assembly to day. The mover in the to withdraw quite a large number The Indian side of the conference House of Laity pointed out that of troops from China. He wished would consist, when central sub- general approval did not commit it had been possible to say things jects were being dealt with, of those At the provincial any member as regards the ultimate had improved to such an extent first named, vote or any proposed amendment. that all troops could be with sittings, the Indian wing would con
Considerable differences of opinion drawn, but it was quite clear sist primarily of provincial mem-" were manifested in ench House. that that happy state of things bers of the Central joint com." Fie nat vel Mr. Athelstan Riley in the House had
been reached.mittee to be present also. of Laity, proposing a postponement He reminded the
that urges that one of the merits of the of the measure till 1931 predicted he had throughout supported the method of a joint conference-i a revolt of the whole High Church Government's policy, in China, and that besides securing due recogni Party against the measure. Dame expressed satisfaction that not only tion of equal status, it provides Caroline Bridgeman said that post had the Government and Foreign opportunity for a free exchange of are best calculated to promote the onement would mean that the cry Secretary adhered to the important views, and mutual influence which
No Popery" would be raised at declaration which Sir Austen Cham- the General Election.
berlain made a year ago regarding largest measure of agreement pos- the intentions of the Government, sible. but that despite difficulties which had since been encountered they had come to the conclusion that
NEW DELHI, February 7th. they saw no reason for departing
The party leaders have made a from that exceedingly wise policy. He called attention to the great joint statement emphasising their difficulties which existed in China, objections to the Commission-based remarking that there was no Gov-on principles, which were not affect ernment there which could be de pended upon to exist beyond a few weeks, which made the task of any foreign government in re gard to negotiations very difficult. He dwelt on the favourable effect abroad which would be created by the policy of the Government in adhering to the declaration made a
Sir Thomas Taskip, K.C. (the Solicitor-General) declared that the book was impossible while perpetual reservation was retained in it.
The postponement was defeated. The House of Clergy voted in favour of the general approval by 247 votes to 35, while the Bishops also passed the motion by 33 votes to 5. The minority Bishops were Norwich, Worcester Birmingham, Exeter and Edmundsbury and Ips wich.
The House of Laity adjourned until to-morrow,
House Of Laity's Vole. The House of Laity by 190 votes to 80 generally approved of the BIG LEGACY AND REPARA Prayer Book measure.
TIONS,
FAR BRIGHTER OUTLOOK. (THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Feb. 8th. The deficit of £70,000 with which the Church Missionary Society closed its financial year is wiped
a rapid development of Japanese-aff by a forthcoming legacy of Soviet trade.
£40,000 and the receipt of £33,300 from the Palestine Reparations Commission.
Viscount Goto and the Japanese Envoy in Moscow, Mr. Tanaka, visited Kalinin, President of the Central Executive Committee. An official announcement issued after wards stated that every aspect of A telegram from Ningpo states Soviet-Japanese relations was de- Viscount that Sir Miles Lampson has arrived from Tsingtao aboard H.M.S.veloping antisfactorily."
Goto arrived in Leningrad on Foxglove.
January 4th from Moscow.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8th.
MUKDEN'S FRENZIED
FINANCE.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS
RESIGNING.
will adhere to the policies and PAPER MONEY'S HEAVY FALL principles laid down by San Yat Sen.
An endeavour will be made to get rid of all corruptive and radical elementa from officialdom.
Improved higher education as Well 1.8 compulsory education among the inassca.
Developing China's natural re Bources and agriculture.
The Kuomintang will continue to hold the view that unless foreig Powers immediately voluntarily surrender the unequal treaties," /international, peace cambt bo¬fri-
ly maintained.
KUOMINTANG PLENARY SESSION ENDS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
'BELGIUM AND CHINA: THE APPEAL TO THE HAGUE,
the
A Brussels telegram reports re- ceipt of a statement from Peking to the effect that as a result of Belgium's appeal to The Hague MUKDEN, Feb. 2nd. against Peking's unilateral denun
Treaty rights, the of With the beavy decline in the giation value of the fengpiao, the Chinese Tribunal has decided that Belgian authorities are taking more high-nationals arrested by the Chinese handed measures to prevent a fur- should be surrendered to ther drop. Several Chinese shop noureet Consulate for trial accord keepers were severely dealt with ing to international law. The by the Chinese authorities to-day on statement also announced that the gian Minister with proposals for a charges of not accepting frugian Chinese had approached the Bel. fresh Treaty, providing Belgium requested The Hague Court to defer confirmation of the decision, that this was done and negotiations for a Treaty were proceeding.
in their transactions,
Within the Wal, several hundred shops are already closed, putting up notices on their doors stating that they are closed for realjust ment of their account-books. Many merchants are said to have gone. into bankruptcy.
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION ON STEAMER.
THREE FRENCHMEN DEAD. MANY NATIVES KILLED AND INJURED,
·{TUROOGH LEUTER'S AGENOT.]
Exxo, February 7th. Three Frenchmen and forty
year ago.
Arbitration.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY, } Indian Party Leaders' Attitude.
ed by Sir John Simon's statement. Hence they maintain their decision to have nothing to do with the Com- mission at any stage or in any form,
Coping With Madras Mischief- Makers.
MADRAS, February 8th. The Chief Magistrato of the Pre- sidency has banned for a month meetings by the Boycott Committee held for the purpose of organising
·
: LAID TO REST.
FINAL PHASE OF EARL HAIG'S,.
+ OBSEQUIES.
Dealing with the proposed new treaty of arbitration with the United States, Mr. Lloyd George hartal. During the Simon Com asked whether it would include mission's visit to Madras publica every subject of dispute. He said tion of posters and the organisation the failure of the Geneva Confer of volunteers for propaganda are ence had been most disastrous and also prohibited. made it more necessary that some treaty of this kind should be enter ed upon between the two Govern- ments which would exclude even the possibility of war, and exclude even discussion regarding war be- tween the two countries. If that were done there would be an end to discussions of rival armaments and there would be a new temper brought about which would achieve very great results. He emphasised the importance of fostering a spirit The dead include a large number of goodwill, co-operation and part- of native passengers, while many nership in foreign affairs between such were sent to hospital with this country and the United States. serious injuries.
as compensation in natives were killed outright by an explosion on a mail-steamer in the respect of property.
Doctor Harold Balme, ex-presi-Mekong River near Thakueh to-day.
the Shantung Christian Scores of natives were injured.
The explosion is believed to have dent of University, said the outlook was far brighter than a year ago. The been due to spontaneous combustion Chinese church had coine well of a cargo of petrol. through a texting time.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
PROJECT. APPROVED BY PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE].
HAVANA, Feb. 8th. The Pan-American Conference has adopted the project of a Trane- Continental highway to stretch the entire length of North, Central and South America
KING OF AFGHANISTAN. DEEPLY IMPRESSED WITH FRANCE.
[THROUGH BAVAS AGENCY.]
Two important French officiala and an ex-deputy were among the victims of the disaster.
.
RUBBER RESTRICTIONS. COMPANY CHAIRMAN HOPES FOR MORE.
*(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:}
COLOMEO, February 7th. That abolition of the rubber res triction measures would mean that the price of rubber would fall to Bd. per pound, was the opinion expressed by Sir Edward Rosling, the Chairman of the Anglo-Ceylon General Estates Company, on his arrival in Colombo.
He declared he saw not the slightest reason to hope for the abolition of restriction on the cou tracy, he hoped that Ceylon would still further tighten the measures. EIGHT-HOUR CONVENTION.
FRENCH OPPOSE REVISION. (THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]
-Premier's "Reply.
י יי
HOMELY SCENE AT THE FAMILY VAULT.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, February 8th. The remains of the late Earl Haig were laid to rest in the ancestral
Io-
vault at Dryburgh Abbey this after- noon with simple ceremony. The Premier stated that the stead of the great war leaders, who were pall-bearers at the funeral. paragraph in the King's speech re-
ceremony in Westminster Abbey, lating to China was inserted on purpose that it might be read the Field Marshal's last escort con- throughout the world, in that pro- sisted of eight of his employees, minent position. He was glad the game-keeper, butler, gardeners and endorsement given to it, both by grooms. The only splash of colour Mr. Ramsey MacDonald and Mr. was provided by the uniforms of a make it few representatives of the services. Lloyd George: would
Thousands of people of the coun national policy, and that the whole world would recognise it as such, tryside lined the route,
the American With regard to arbitration treaty this was a dif- ficult and technical subject.
The Foreign Secretary proposed to deal to-morrow afternoon with any point regarding foreign policy which might be raised in the debate.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
The Boxar Funda..
TOURIST AGENCY FUSION.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH COM-
FANIES COMBINE.
[THROUGH "REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Feb téh.
PARIS, Feb. 8th.
A fusion of interests has been The King of Afghanistan declar-
LONDON, February 7th. With reference to the above, an-
Mr. Ramsay, MacDonald said arranged between the famous tour- other atatement is made in Brussels ed to le atin bow delighted he
that all sections in China ought to ng agente Thomas Cook & Son, Last night, the troops stationed by Belgian official circles. There was with his entertainment in
be made aware that Britain sup- Ltd., and associated companies and at Peitaiying were about to start circles say no new fact has arisen France and how deeply impressed NO ALLIANCE WITH SOVIETS rioting, but this was averted by since April lust, when the Belgian he had been by all he had seen.
ported a policy which sympathised the Compagnie Internationale des Some of the directors with full self-government for China, Wagonlite asked
the Hague. He added that he realized that s the military authoritics, who gave Government
and hoped to co-operate therewith of the latter concern will join a pledge that the soldiers would be Court to consider the case arising nation possessing such a rich past
for common purposes in a most Mers Cook's boarda, but the out of the unilateral denunciation ought to be great in the present paid in silver dollara
friendly and whole-hearted way. Cook businesses will be carried on NANKING, Feb. 8th...
At present, the city is full of "of the Sino-Belgian Treaty of 1897 and the future.
There should be no doubt, in China as corporate bodies as heretofore. The fourth plenaression of the wild rumours, and the citizens are by the Peking Government. These circles further say they have no
PARIS. Feb 7th, that we were still anxiously await Kuomintang ended this afternoon, panic-stricker.
An unknown, man whose body we LATER. knowledge of Belgian subjects hav Important decisions were arrived at including firstly a nation-wide
All the Chinese judicial officers ing been arrested by the Chinese found matilated on Hungerford The Government has decided to ing a political opportunity to carry
Mr. MacDonald added that people In conclusion, the Labour leader re-registration of all members of in Mukden have tendered their re- authorities to be handed over to Bridge, over which the Southern onpose any proposal to revise the into effect the statement of our The Kuomintang within three years; ignations to Mr. Liu, Civil, Gover the neares Consulate, for trial Railway runs, had, in his pockets Washington eight-hour day conven- policy made a year ago.
The Government maintains the were not quite satisfied with the said the failure of the Genera secondly, that the third nations nor of Fenglien, on the ground according to international law twenty-seven-picture postcards, one: congrees of the Kuomintang be held that they cannot support themselves Further, it is pointed out that the of which bore a photograph -
announced sembling the man himself, and attitude taken up on the occasion Government taking a negative. Naval Conference was a warning He suggested to the Foreign Office that the policy. an August let, and thirdly, that all owing to the abnormal fall of the Belgian Government previous proposals and resciations fengpiao. Other officinis, are Len sereral months ago that it was suggested that he might have been of the ratification of the convention waiting, attitude. in connection with the policy of andering resignations for the game regotiating for a fresh Treaty of in one of the Surrey Regimente by the French Parliament, namely that the Boxer Funds be used now of peace by international agreement It came from China, and it is prob that France's acceptance le condito do beneficient things in China was an affair for the Foreign Office, whance with the Soviet and Dom reason, Mr. Liu is at a loss, not Commerce with the Chinese Govern.
(Continued at foot of next column) Force. Tatifying. mmiet party be cancelled and knowing how to cope with the ment, and that the negotiationsable that the man served during tional on, Britain's and Germany's for the country's advancement not for the Army, Navy and
are still proceeding.
the recent troubles in Shanghai.. antulled
situation. Toho..
The Naval Conference.