JAPAN AND CHINA.
BARON TANAKA'S DECLARA- TION OF POLICY,
CHINESE SOVEREIGNTY OVER MANCHURIA,
Premier Tanaka, speaking in his capacity of Minister for Foreign Affairs, yesterday at the opening? session of the Imperial Diet, on the
SERIOUS POSITION AT HANKOW.
OFFICIAL CONNIVANCE IN
BOYCOTT..
JAPANESE ARREST
PICKETS.
(THROUGH REETER'S AGENCY.]
HANKOW, Jan 22nd. Excitement was caused in Han. foreign policy of Japan, emphasiakow this afternoon when a launch -ed the cordial relationship existing between Japan and foreign powers, He spoke on Japan's policy to ward China as follows:-
"Turning to the situation in China, it, is highly gratifying for this, Empire, which has always had theart the welfare of the Chinese people, to note that strife and war- fare which have been prevalent in Chias for more than fifteen long years are gradually subsiding and everything appears to point to
fell of pickets attempted to inter- fore with a number of coolies en gaged by Japanese firms in unload ing lighters off the Japanese Coa
cession.
were
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1929.
TIENTSIN-PUKOW RAILWAY.
YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE REPAIRED.
RESUMPTION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC:
(THROUGH, BAUYER'S AGENCY.]
SEA AIR FOR THE MISSIONARY
KING.
IN IRAQ.
KILLED FRENCH GRIEVANCE
WITH CHINA.
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EARLY REMOVAL TO BOGNOR. DRIVERS” DASH FOR SAFETY. NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF
EXCELLENT BULLETIN,
(THROCON" HECKER'S AGENOT.)
LONDON, Jan. 22nd Shortly after midday, the follow- ing official bulletin was issued from Buckingham Palace:-
aight. His temperature has now. remained normal for many days and the condition of the "pulse is satisfactory. The Empyema wound is small and a steadily healing.
NANKING, Jan. 2nd. The official report of Mr. Hearue,"The King has had a quiet representing the Ministry of Hail days, states that the Yellow River bridge is completely repaired, and through traffic between Tientsin
it is sent by the and Pukow will be possible as soon as arrangements have been reached with the Japanese,
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Warning was given to the shore, and signals Japanese authorities to one of the gunboats lying in raid-stream.
Soon afterwards, a boat-load of armed Japanese marines proceeded to the scene, taking the pickets by
surprise.
A test train with four cars, under Mr. Hearne's direction, carrying the Cananlar body, Japanese civil and military authorities and over fifty prominent men, auccessfully crossed
Five of them were arrested, the remainder succeeding in making their escape by darting on shore This Government are sin. and running into the ex German the bridge on January 20th, Concession (S.A.D. No. 1) which is cerely desirous that the Chinese adjacent to the Japanese Conces nation, arailing itself of thission.
pence.
The prisoners are being held for investigation, while the launch in which they travelled to the scene is
The resumption of work in the railway shops at Tsinan has been sanctioned by the Japanese after they had been notified of its nature,
With a returning appetite the amount of nourishment is ade- quate and includes solid food. Although the general strength shows improvement, there is not as yet any appreciable increase in weight. We feal the time is ap proaching when His Majesty's removal to sea air will be advan tageous."
Signed STANLEY HEWETT,
HGH M. RIGBY, FARQUHAR Buzzard, HUMPHREY ROLLESTON, DAWSON OF PENN. Craigwell House.
'PLANES SEARCH FOR MURDERERS.
(THROUGH KETER'S AGENCY.]
Baska, Jan. 21st. The terrible atrocities of the Wahabi raiders in Iraq last year are recalled in senantional manner by news of a tragic affair in the desers in the course of which an American missionary has been
POSTS.
VIOLATION OF AGREE. MENT.
{THROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.] »
"PARIS, Jan. 2nd.
The Petit Parisien, in a message From Shanghai, describes the ap pointment, in succession to
M. d'Estelan, of the Norwegian Tollet
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CIVIL WAR IN
"AFGHANISTAN.
AMANULLÄH MASSING
TROOPS.
TRIBES GIVE THEIR SUPPORT.
(THROUGH REUTERʼN AORNOY.}
LONDON, Jan. 21st.
The report, published sa a per- sistent rumour in a Bombay, news- paper, that Habibullah (Bachai Sakno) has been murdered, or has fled from Kabul, is officially declar- sen as Director-General of Posts,ed to be absolutely without founda- as a violation of the Sino-French
A message from Herat states that agreements of 1808 and 100%, which
Amanullah has efficially rescinded to Koweitt from Basra, containing stipulate that the position should his abdication, and has assumed
killed.
Two motor-cara were on their way
tion.
Mr. Charles Crane, the former be held by a Frenchman. The suprema power. American Ambassador to China, Į journal "attudes, furthermore to the Mr. J. C.-Crane, Mr. Charles Janes, Powers agreement' at the Washing- the latter's valet, and The Rev: ton Conference to abolish post Henry Bilkert, of the American offices on condition that there should be no change in regard to the appointment of the Director-
Ganaral.
Mission at Basra,
AD ́Ambush.
happy tendency in its affairs, may speedily be enabled to accomplish its great enterprise of peaceful being detained for the time being. while two locomotives, four passer Rios will go to Bognor, and will Reary Bilkert was shot dend.
unification, Deeply sympathizing as they do with Chinese people, this Coverament are willing, in co- operation with other nations hav ing close relations with China, to lead them assistance as far as pos-
sible in their task of reconstruc- tion. It need hardly be pointed at that the path of China both at home and abroad is beset with diffi- cultics and the Chinese Govern- ment should more than ever be guided by counsels of self-restraint and moderation.
Manchuria-Japan's Interests Defined,
In speaking of our relationship with China, I feel bound to say a few words about our position in Manchuria as distinguished from the rest of China. In view of the political and strategic importance which it bears to Japan en account of its geographic contiguity with our territory, and considering the historic
which significance. possesses, in that the region was restored to China by Japan at risk of her national existence from the aggressive grip of tsarist Russia, it is quite natural that the feeling of the Japanese people toward Manchuria should be peculiarly keen and entirely different from that toward any other part of
China.
over
it
Meanwhile, the situation on shore remained quiet.
Japanese Discoveries. The sequel to this afternoon's events is revealed in an official Japanese statement, detailing the circumstances of the arrests and reporting their discoveries.
The Japanese authorities state that the launch seized is the pro- perty of the Hankow River Police. and according to confessions made by the fire prisoners, it was openy joaned to the pickets,
ger cars and ten goods wageta have been released.
It is officially stated that the occupy Craigwell House, which has Mr. Hearne has been instructed been placed at his disposal by Sir to remain in Tainan and continueArthur du Cros
Craigwell House is situated at negotiations.
Aldwick Village, 1 miles west of residences were received at the Bogor. Many offers of suitable Palace before the doctors made
Japan is ready to discuss tho. recommencement of through traffe, but conditionally as far as regards through goods traffic.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
NEAR PEPING.
(Wah Te Fat Pao). In view of this disclosure, and the fact that the men in custody
SHANGHAI, Jan. 22nd. carried notebooks giving details of A report from Peping states that Japanese movements in and around Suiguen, a special district to the the Concession, the Japane.north-west of Peping, felt a severe authorities are inclined to rega.d earthquake on Sunday and suffered the affair as very serious.
considerable damage including & It is stated that the official coa-heavy loss of life. Great damage the recent troubles, was done to railway tracks in the aivance in which seems to have been estab-district.
shed, and the note-taking, etc. constitute acts of espionage.
NAVAL APPOINTMENT."
· [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, Jan. sand.
Admiral Kanji Kato, who was Naval Attaché in London in 1911, has been appointed Chief of the Naval Staff in succession to Ad- miral Kantaro Suzuki, who has hces installed Grand Chamberlain million in succession to Baron Chinda.
Furthermore, Japanese subjects reside in that region to-day and Japan has many important rights
and
interesta there. The interest and concern. with which the Japanese people have come to regard the affairs of Manchuria should, therefore, not cause the least wonder.
YOSHIZAWA'S PLANS.
(THROUGH HLUTER'S AGENCY:{
SHANGHAI, Jan. 2nd. Mr. Yoshizawa is leaving for Nanking at 8.50 to-morrow morning
by train.
ECONOMIC SITUATION, IN JAPAN.
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their choice."
The date of removal has not yet. been fixed, but it is not likely that the King will be moved for at least
a week.
Bulletin Delayed, Though a bulletin regarding His Majesty's condition was promised for Monday evening, the doctors de- cided otherwise. It was, however, officially stated stated at the Palace that the King had had a good day, and that progress continues to be satisfactory.
The doctors decision not to issue a bulletin came as a great surprise. CHINESE IMPRISONED IN There will have been an interval of
RUSSIA.
the next is published.
FUGITIVES TERRIBLE
ACCOUNT.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
SHANGHAI, Jan. 2nd... Thirty-eight members of the Kuo.
Soon after crossing the Irag frontier, it is understood, the party fell into an ambush set by about a hundred Wahabi raiders. Some firing took place, and the Rev. The other members of the party were unhurt. The Wahabis even- tually fled, the party returning to Basra immediately.
Mr. Charles Crane declares that
desert scrub and that there was no the ambushers were hidden in the sign of any horses or camels.
AL Force Search.
LATER. Royal Air Force machines, have fruitlessly scoured the country in search of the murderers. They are believed to be scouts mounted on horses, screening the main body of Wahabi raiders on camels,
A wireless message received at Moscow from Herat gives details at - Amanullah's preparations for over coming Bachai Sakae, Large bodies of troops from Kandahar and the Gazni region are concentrating at Gami, sad it is reported that Amanullah intends, to lead them personally in an attempt to regain his throne.
The
correspondent concludes:
Criminal Outbreak. "As a result of this unfriendly
Meanwhile, as the result of some gesture on the part of the Nation-shortage of food in Kabul leading alist Government, the Powers would to a considerable rise in prices, be justified in re-establishing their there has been an alarming criminal outbreak, robberies taking place postal services in China
frequently.
DRUG ADDICTS IN KOREA.
SUCCESS OF JAPANESE TREATMENT.
BRITAIN'S PROBLEM.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENĢT.]
GENEVA, Jan. 22nd. There are over 5,000 ΙΠΟΥ
The ambush occurred fifty miles south of Zabair, and the fact that phinomaniacs in Korea, declared
atate any of the party escaped is due to Count Sato of Japan in the presence of mind of the drivers, ment to the Opium Commission who at the first volley swerved regarding the Japanese Govern- violently and dashed through atment's proposal to control the full speed.
manufacture and sale of narcoties.
A band of robbers have pillaged
The complete isolation of the city the French school.
has resulted in stagnation of trade. The merchants are becoming "dis contented and there is a growing sentiment in favour of Amanullah. ' At present there is no recognised form of government at Kabul, but fighting has ceased everywhere ex- cept at Jagdalak (between Kabul and Jelalabad) where apparently looting is going on.
Obsolete Ministries? Bachai Sakso has established himself at the Palace at Kabul and is apparently trying to form a Ministry
sixty hours between hulletins when IRON AND STEEL" TRADES.ments of curing addicts according Education' and the Ministry of
Full Satisfaction,
The interval of sixty hours is the longest since the King was taken ill and indicates that the fullest satis- faction is felt with the King's pro- gress.
The progress then mentioned has mintang who recently arrived in been continuing ever since accord- Shanghai from Russia, after escaping to official statements made at ing from gaol there, have issued a Buckingham Palace during the day. manifesto stating that the Soviet The gathering strength of the King authorities have arrested more than is the great feature of the recent a thousand Chinese residents in state of his illness. The progress is Russia and have held them impri- slow, but there has been every in soned for more than a year. Many dication during the past week that are dying under the terrible condi- it is assured, and the King's in- crease in strength is likely to con- tinus, however minutely, from day
tions.
WU TEH CHEN'S NEW POST. to day.
(THROUGH" REUTER'S AGENCY.).
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 2nd.
A Kuo Min message from Nan- king reports that Wu Teh Crên. wil be appointed Vice-Minister of the Interior.
CUARDS AND U.S. MARINES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Jan. 2nd.
Spirit Of Conciliation. The Japanese Government haa always followed this policy in all their dealings with Manchuria. In a word, the two nations, mutually
(THROUGH REUTERS AGENCY.] understanding the position of the" other, should be animated by a
Toxyo, Jap. Zad. spirit of conciliation in their ex-
Speaking to the Diet, the Finance change of views and in their efforts for the settlement of various ques- Minister, Mr. Mitsuchi, observed tions pending between them, so that the economic situation in that a relationship may be reator- Japan was steadily recovering from ed between them that will not only the effects of the financial panic of contribute to their mutual well-ast April. The re-adjustment of
As the outcome of their very being but be conductive to the tran- the banks was making satisfactory quillity of the Far East and even-progress. A hundred and twenty friendly association, both socially tually to the progress of world banks had been dissolved for the and in sport, the Scots Guards on civilization.
purpose of amalgamation in 1927, January 18th presented the Fourth It goes without saying that the while 197, more had been dealt with United States Marines with
statuette of a Japanese Government will respect last year. Mr. Mitsuchi concluded beautiful Silver the sovereignty of China over that the Government was doing its Guards drummer. The Fourth to the Manchuria and do all in their best to stabilise the exchange, for Mariaes yesterday came
which reason it wishes to raise the ship, the City of Marseilles, and gold embargo as soon as possible. presented to the Scots Guards a beautifully engraved silver shield, In appreciation of our "happy affiliation in Shanghai."
AMERICA'S "SPRING
power to preserve the principles of the Open Door and equal oppor- tunity, and desire that the region be made a enfe abode for both natives and foreigners. They are, at the same time, fully determined to take appropriate steps when a state of affairs arises in Man- churia which shall place these things in jeopardy.
NEW FRENCH TREATY.
(Wah Tu Yat Peo).
CLEANING." DRASTIC TREATMENT OF "SPEAK EASIES." PREMISES SMASHED UP.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.}
New York, Jan. 211t The police authorities in all big
SHANGHAI, JOR. 22nd. Before the formal opening of negotiations between Dr. O. T I hope that I have made the Wang. the Nationalist Foreign foreign policies of this Govern- Minister, and the French Minister, ment sufficiently clear, and we for the conclusion of a new Sino- hope that it will strengthen our French Treaty, a tentative agrec friendly relations with other ment on the chief points has been Powers, protect fully our rights reached. The French Government and interests, and contribute to the allows the Nationalist Government consolidation of world peace." to establish coasulates in Annam provided that several commercial cities in Yunnan and Kwangsi be American cities are now engaged in opened for international trading the periodical cleaning-up" opers with Anaam. The French Govern- tions. The process was commenced. ment has also agreed to accord the in New York a few days ago when same treatment to Chinese in An- raids were carried out on the night nam as to other nationals. France's clubs and dance halls, many arrests special rights of mining and railway being made. bonstruction formerly grated to A last minute attempt to prevent her will be cancelled, but in case the question of the circumstances such special rights be granted to of Chang Tso Lin's death from any foreign government, France becoming a party issue was made will be given the preference. this afternoon,, when the Premier
CHANG TSO LIN'S DEATH.
PARTY ISSUE IN JAPAN!
(THROUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY.) (
TOKYO, Jan. 2nd.
(Wah Tu Yat Pao)."
privately conversed with HamaguNATIONAL CONFERENCE. chi and Tokonami, and requested them to refrain from bringing up the subject in the Diet. He gava
SHANGHAI, Jan. 22ad. as his reason that far-reaching international consequences might The Minister of the Interior at Brise from the controversy.
Nanking is arranging to hold a Hamaguchi is reported to have national conference of civil services replied that he was unable to tie on March 1st. High civil officials himself down to a definite promise, of the various provinces are re while Tokonami is said to have quired to attend the conference tated that he did not contem- personally, when a number of in- water interpolating the fovetung atau will beat for
ward for discussion. on this affair.
sad
Chicago, following the example, have made three thousand arrests in thirty-six hours in the course of
44 on speak-easies" raide similar haunts,
The activities of the police in Chicago" and elsewhere have been ordered largely with a view to arreating known criminals.
ARTIFICIAL SILK TRADE.
BRITAIN'S RAPID STRIDES.
THREE YEARS' PROGRESS.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE,]
LETTER TO THE PREMIER. ROYAL COMMISSION WANTED.
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(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Rugby, Jan. 2nd.
Justice.
justice will be administered by Magistrates' Courts.
The secular schools will be closed
The question of the abolition of· thee Ministry for Forign Affaire has not yet been decided, but it is. reported that the new Government's all foreign States, with the excep- tion of Great Britain, and thus re tendency is to sever realations with
store to Afghanistan the position she had before the proclamation of
The formation of the new cabinet In Korea he declared that experis not yet complete, but it has been decided to abolish the Ministry of to the system of Doctor Suo had proved very satisfactory.
Several members of the Commised sion congratulated Count Sato on his Government's action and asked him duly to inform the Commission of the nature and results of the treatment, which would be very
states,
and At a meeting of the Cabinet yes valuable in other to arise in Parliament, which re-treatment of drug addicts had not terday a number of questions likely especially in Britain where the assembles to day after the Christ been very satisfactory.. mas recess, were considered. News papers state that the letter address- OPIUM TRAFFIC IN INDIA.independence. ed to the "Prime Minister by the Confederation of Iron and Steel ades, asking for an inquiry into the condition of the trades, was before the Cabinet. The confedera tion is pressing for an investigation by a Royal Commission, on the ground that it is necessary as a preliminary to any legislative or other action in relation to industry, because of the great part it plays in the economic life of the country.
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CHANNEL TUNNEL SCHEME. AID TO EMPLOYMENT, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE- CANVASSED.
THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. JAPAN'S PLEA FOR STRONGER
MEASURES..
(THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Jam 21st. The Opium Commission of the League of Nation to-day continued
its examination of the annual re- port for Indir.
Mullah's Opposition.
This project is arousing the re- sistance of the mullahs and the. merchants.
The Proclamation of Habibullah's accession to supreme rulership. styles him the Ameer of Afghands- 'tan and not Padishah.
It is reported in aa
official
message from Peshawar that In- ayatullah, Amanullah's brother who reigned as King for four or five days, has left for Chaman. It is understood that he intends to join
Amanullah at Kandahar.
It appears that the province of Kandahar is keen in its support of Amanullah, and that the Shinwaris will also move against Kabul.
The fate of the kingdom appears to be in the hands of the Ghilzais, who are the most numerous'and the
Sir Malcolm Delevingne, the British representative stressed the importance of discovering the RUGBY, Jan. 22nd.
source of supply of the drugs which That remarkable progress has
were smuggled into India been made in the colour and texture.
Viscount Sato (Japan) expressed of artificial silk is apparent at the
himself as being fully in agreement exhibition of British artificial silk
with Sir Malcolm, but said that goods being held at Olympia, Sir
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
present measures for control were not sufficient. Robert Horne in opening the ex-
HuGsy, Jan. 21st. bibition referred to the rapid strides
He had submitted to the Japanese most powerful tribe in Afghanistan. Sir William Bull, the Chairman Government a scheme for the re- made by the British branch of the new industry. He pointed out that of the Channel Tunnel Parliament vision of the present regulations in world was 1,000 metric tons. In Chambers of Commerce to find out decision in the matter. 1910 that figure had risen to 8,000, whether they support or oppose the Viscount Sato said he would con- tinue to persevere in his efforts. in 1920 it was 25,000 and to-day it tunnel scheme. was 154,000 metric tons.
In another letter, asking all but he felt that they should matu, Ten years ago Great Britain trades councils and other labour above all, at limiting production It is understood that plans are was the fourth in the list of organisations for their attitude, Sir and in exercising & more strict con- being developed for an early visit countries producing artificial silk, William Bull emphasises the great trol of the illicit drug traffic. by the Prince to Wales to South bot to-day it came second amount of employment the scheme The Commission approved of Wales and other coalfelds where only to the United States, an would make.
The -ar- reports submitted by British India, acute distress prevails. enormously bigger, country with He gives an estimate that the the Dutch East Indies and Indo-rangements and dates are not yet three times the population. In 1995 wages paid would be at the rate China this country was producing only of five pounds for one week's work. 24,000,000 pounds weight of artificial that it the cost were £30,000,000 silk. In 1928 it produced 52,000,000 it, would mean six million weeks (LORD CECIL AND FRANCE'S pounds weight Britain was to-day work. not only supplying her own needs, but was selling enough artificial silk products abroad to produce on balance extra revenue of £7,000,000 a year. The material produced had colour and design. improved immensely in quality, ASSAILANTS OF MR. 'KEVIN
NATIONAL DEFENCE IN
IRAQ..
RESPONSIBILITY IN QUESTION.
in 1900 the whole production in the ary Committee has approached all Japan and was now awaiting their Telegrams in Brief.
BRITAIN'S DOUBTS.
(THROUGH EXUTIE'S AGENCY.)
BAGDAD, Jan. 21st.
€4
"TWO MURDERERS
TRACED."
O'HIGGINS!
ARMAMENTS.
FEAR OF INVASION THE DOMINATING FACTOR.
at
completed, At the moment, the most that can be said is that the Prince will get out at an carly date and that the North of England will be included in his tour, de well as Wales.
Mr. Winston Churchill, the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, speaking at the Manchester Chamber of Com Viscount Cecil, speaking merce this evening, said that a very Whitefield's Central Mission, Tot important amalgamation is one tenham Court Road, London, said section of the cotton trade was on New York, December 26th:-Two he saw no objection whatever to the eve of being launched. The of the murderers of Mr. Kevin America's proposal that her feet Bank of England, he declared, had It is co-operated in a manner almost un C'Higgins, Minister of Justice and should be as big as ours.
for us to conprecedented, and in a spirit of the Vice-President of the Irish Free fantastic," he said, State, are reported to have been template the possibility or base our utmost resolution, being convinced tracsd. Their arrest is expected policy in any way on the possibility that Lancashire would emerge from of war between the United States its difficulties and under new con
It is therefore ditione, renew its triumpha from Ireland are and the Empire stated to have found the men living quite foolish for anyone to object The Government of India bas to the United States having as large decided to re-introduce the Public a fleet as ours,"
5000.
Detectives
at Brooklyn.-Central News.
Mr. Kevin O'Higgins was shot on July 10th, 1927, by unknown as- The great danger to peace, said Safety (Removal from India) Bilb Differences between the British sailants, who drove up in a motor. Lord Cecil, arose more from arms at the forthcoming session of the on the land, than from the zen. In Legislative Assembly. It will bo and Iraq Governments on the ques car as he was walking unaccom The raiding equads in New York tion of national defence have fe- panied to Mass at Blackrock, a sen this respect there was in existence recalled that the Bill was rejected and Chicago have been most violent, salted in the resignation of the side suburb of Dublin.
an impression that France was the by the Legislative Assembly in Tén men were arrested on the great disturber of peace and that September, after the President had inving apparently set out with the Iraq Cabinet. avowed object of smashing up all The British authorities hold the day following the murder, but the cherished all sorts of imperial given his casting vote against it on premises found to be selling view that Iraq is not yet ready to were released after three remands. aspirations, I believe that that tie in voting,
After a discussion at Washington nasume full responsibility for its The police were unable to bring is untrue," he declared. alcoholic liquors
thing that
French lasting for three days, the Seasto. The premises visited so far pre- own defence, and as the Opposition, any evidence against them.
most remarkable spectacle. like the retiring Government, de Other Arrests were made, but in opinion in this manner is not desire by 84 votes to 27 has confirmed the went. The police have left broken mirrors, mand complete independence, some. no case was there sufficient evidence for conquest but fear of invasion. nomination of Mr. Roy O. West, like. difficulty in fabinet m) exto warrant committing any one to It is the same with most Contin- the well-known Chicago lawyer, as amshed furniture andwich in their wake.
pected,
dominates
The