PLEADING WITH FENG.
YEN'S 'MOUNTAIN TRIP.
HANKOW STILL QUIET.
· [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
HANKOW, Oct. 20. According to despatches received here Yen Hsi Shah has again re turned from Taiyuan to the Watai mountains, where he has renewed his pleadings with Feng, and is endeavouring to persuade him to instruct his subordinates to crane their operations against the Gov- ernment, and to wait calmly for a peaceful settlement.
Oficial bulletins report that the Kuominchun troops are near Hei shihkwan and Yenahih, and con tinue a desultory fire against Gov- no important developments.
It is atated that Government
ernment forces, but so far there are planes are dying over the enemy's lines, and inflicting considerable darnage.
Despite the general activity, the local situation continues compara- tively quiet Press gangs are at present active, but
are confining
their operations mostly to the native" quarters.
"FIGHTING FOR FOOD."
REPORTED INTERVIEW WITH FENG,
(Wah Tr Yat Pas).
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 20. In an interview, Feng Yu Hsiang said that the "revolt" of the Kueminchun is not instigated by Leftists" or the "Reorganiza- tionists. The fact is that they are fighting for food.
If the Central Government will pay $800,000 to the Kuominchua, the trouble will be over and "İ will instruct the insurgent generals to tender an apology to the Cen
tral Government."
I have asked Yen Hai Shan to commmunicate with the Centra Government to this effect. There is every possibility of settling the trouble amicably."
FIGHTING REPORTED.
AN INDECISIVE ENCOUNTER.
(Wal T, Yat Pao).
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 90. According to a dispatch from Chengchow, a serious fight occur red between the Kuominchun and Nanking forces at Yensbih, Friday last. The battle is describ. ed as being indecisive.
The report that Chengchow has been captured by the Kuominchun under Sun Liang Cheng is denied.
KUOMIŃCHUN ADVANCE
COMMENCES.
THREE OBJECTIVES,
(Wah Tez Tat Pao.)
SOMETHING IN THE
AIR!
BRITISH PILOTS IN TURKEY.
A FINE DISPLAY.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
Ruany, Oct. 19. Fleet air arm, Blying of the air- "Thirty British air pilota of the craft carrier "Courageous" yester day, gave a display of formation flying and aeronautics at Constan tinople, where Admiral Sir Fre- derick Field, Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet and a squadron of warships are now pay kind ever given for the benefit of a ing a visit. It was the first of its foreign Power.
As a final event sixteen machines formed the star and crescent of the Turkish flag, and keeping the pre- cise position, flew in this formation over Constantinople and back to the "Courageous."
HUNGER STRIKE" OFF."
REFORMS TO CAMP PROMISED.
(THROUGH KEVTER'S AGENCY.]
HARDIN, Oct. 18. Soviet sources report that the hunger strike has been discontinu- ed, following a visit by the camp Commandant, who has promised improvements.
יי,
SPLENDID TRIP ON R.101.
AIR MINISTER'S PRAISE,
(BRITISH WIRELESS BEXVICE).
RUGBY, Oct. 19, Lord Thomson. the Air Minister. was extremely enthusiastic about his long flight in the airship R.101
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,
PORTUGAL AND SPAIN.
"CLOSER RELATIONS
DESIRED.
AN OFFICIAL: VISIT:
*(THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENUT.]
MADRID, Oct. 20. Portuguese
In connection with the visit of the Carmona, to Madrid, as guest of President, General the Spanish Government, it is semi- officially stated that "the realisation of pacific ideals makes it desirable that the two countries enter into closer relations, which are the mare necessary in order to face a chang national economy." ing world, and the "exigencies of
This foreshadows, apparently, Luso-Spanish agreements, and the visit of King Alfonso to Portugal.
CHANGES IN AUSTRIA.
NEW BILL TO AMEND`
"CONSTITUTION.
(THROUGH RESTER'S AGENCY.}"
VIENNA, Oct. 17.
21.
The Government Las tabled - a Bill to amend the constitution, The principal objects are to reform the legislature, strengthen the excentive authority of the State, protect the Civil Service against political interference and fix the status of Vienos s Federal Capital.
The National Council will re- main as at present, but the Federal Council will be replaced by a pro- fessional council," in which each province will be equally represent ed, together with professional Federal President, groups. The who will be elected by the whole people, will be empowered to ap- point and dismiss the Government, dissolve the National Council, and declare a State emergency. Auxi liary police forces are prohibited.
BIG RECEPTION IN LONDON,
yesterday. The airship did not re- turn to Cardington until after nightfall, and when she had been locked home on her mast, Lord CHIEF SCOUT HONOURED. Thomson in an interview, describ ed the flight as one of the most pleasant experiences he had ever had. He had never been eo com- fortable in any cecar or river vessel, and the sense of restfulness and comfort was superb. The heat had been turned on, and he did a normal day's work, and enjoyed his meals in spacious quarters. He emphasised that the present flights were experimental.
As to the suggestion that air- ships require elaborate landing facilities, Lard Thomson pointed out that a suitable mooring mast and equipment could be put up anywhere for £60,000, and that ocean liners could not be employed without expensive harbours all over the world.
He had hoped to start at the end of the year for India, but he now finda that spare engines will not be ready in time for shipment to the aversen base. He expinined that the whole policy of the airship pro gramme was safety first, and as long as he was in charge no pressure would be put on the technical staff to undertake any fight until they were ready and satisfied that all was in order.
NANKING, Oct. 20. The Kuominchun are said to be advancing in three directions to
The technical report on yester wards the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, the Peping-Hankaw Railway and day's flight was entirely satis western Hupeh respectively. The factory main body of the Kuominchun is at Tickingkwan (on the border between Honan and Shensi). The Nanking troops under Tang Seng Chi are defending Chengchow on the Lunghai Railway.
Ara
Those under Has Fu Chu defending Sinyangchow on the Peping- Hank Railway while
those under Lia Chib are defend
ing western Hupek.
AN AUTOMATIC LOOM.
VICKERS' NEW VENTURE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S "AGENCY.]
LONDON, Oct. 19, Delegates to the Textile Institute Chiang Kai Shek has ordered the automatic loom at Vickers' works, Congress to-day inspected a new troops under Chen Tiao Yuan to in Kent, which up to now has been Chergehow and the 47th Division an American monopoly, and not under Wang Chin Yu to Heuchangused outside Amerier
WUHU DISTURBANCE-
QUELLED.
[Tanocon REUTER'S ACKNCY.)
Shanghat, Oct. 18.
It is stated from Wuhu that loyalist troops at Wuhu qualled the disturbances of some of the muti- neers, who only numbered 500. They were disarmed, and others. were driven back from the town.
British women and children who left by gunboats have returned to their homes.
The firm state that they are en- deavouring to mass-produce these automatic looms at an economic price.
NO SALARY CUTS IN JAPAN.
GOVERNMENT BOW TO THE
STORM 1
[THEOCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, Oct. 20. Troops Going Up-River.
It is learned from a reliable HANKO, Oct. 18. coures that owing to unexpectedly Reinforcements continue to arrive vehement opposition throughout here from points further down the the country the Government has Yangtze River, and warlike pre-virtually decided to revoke the de- parations are proceeding apace incision to cut the salaries of officials connection with the campaign of by 10 per cent. the National Government against.. Al Cabinet members who are at
the Kuominchun.
General Ku Tao Tung has been appointed commander of the 1st Army against the Kuaminchun; and General Chiang Ting Wen has beca appointed commander of the 2nd Army.
It is stated that further skir- miahics occurred on October 17 ja the vicinity of Heishibkuan, The Kuominchun attempted to push eastward along the Lung-Hai Ïtail- way, but were halted by troops of the National Government under Kung Ho. The "rebels" retired after a sharp encounter..
present absent from. Tokyo have been hurriedly recalled for the pur- pose of formally deciding upon the revocation on October 22,
ARABS SENTENCED TO DEATH.
(THROUGH RENTRE'S AGENCY.]......
JERUSALEM, Oct. 20. “ Three Arabs have been sentenced to death for killing, in the Jew riots at Safed last August.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
Ruasy, Oct. 18. More than two hundred Boy Scouts and Girl Guides gave real Scout welcome to Lord Beden Powell, Chief Scout, to-day when he visited the Guildhall to receive the Freedom of the City of London to mark the coming of age of the Scout movement.
Among those present were Mr. Rudyard Kipling, the Archbishop of Canterbury, representatives of civil bodies and the religious life of the City, and leaders of the Boy Scout movement from all parts of the country.
berlain, presenting the
Sir Adrian Pollock, City Cham Scout with a gold. box containing Chief A copy of the Freedom, talked of the good influence of the Scout movement all over the world. He Enid there had never been a move- ment which had succeeded
Bo
rapidly, and generations to come must decide the great Scout lead er's place in history.
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REPLY.
FOUR QUESTIONS OF PRINCIPLE.
NAVAL CONFERENCE.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Ruoay, October 18.'
OCTOBER 21, 1929.
AFGHANISTAN'S FUTURE.
NADIR KHAN'S FULL PROGRAMME,
"THE ROAD OF PROGRESS." (THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
The Foreign Office this afternoon
PARIS, Oct, 0. Nadir Khan has sent a message issued the text of the Japanese to the Enbul correspondent of Reply to the British invitation to the Petit Parisien saying that he the naval disarmament conference has returned to Afghanistan, not to to be held in Lendon in January.
The Japanese Government wel-country. comes the conference, but lays great stress on the importance of pre liminary discussion of the points at little or no possibility of a repetition issue in order that thero shall be
of the Geneva failure,
The reply says that the Japanese Government are happy to signify their catiro concurrence
in the desirability of the proposed confer- ence and are ready to appoint "re- presentatives to take part in the conference.
The Japanese Government áre further gratified to know of the willingness of the British Govern ment to continue the informal een- versations with the Japanese Am-: bassador in London as hitherto, on
the many points which may require
clucidation.
They note that similar discussions conducted in London by the British Prime Minister with the American Ambassador during the Inst..three months has cleared the ground for an agreement on all essential points between the British and American Governments prior to the invitation extended to the other naval powers to meet in the conference,
Points On Procedure.
The Japanese Government attach the highest importance to the same procedure, being followed by the Japanese and British Government in order to ensure an agreement between them on the various ques- tions that are to be laid before the conference.
The success of the forthcoming conference no doubt.. depends in A large measure upon the satisfactory issue of such preliminary discussions and the Japanese Government con. fidently trust informal conversations between the British Government and the Japanese Ambassador on | questions of special moment will:be carried on and completed before these questions are presented to the conference for final adjustment.
mount the throne, but to save the
V.R.C. NIGHT FETE.
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JOHNSTONE WINS 880 YARDS IN RECORD TIME.
MISS GEORGE LADY CHAMPION,
The V.R.C. Night Fete held on Saturday was a fitting close to a successful swimming season.
There was a very good number present in- cluding H.E. the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G. (Officer Adminis tering the Government), Captain P. Perfect, K.O.S.B., A.D.C, and Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R., namely, the s80 yards free style The three Championship races,
Indies 100 yards, were all wen in race, 100 yards back stroke, and
along the read of progress, and He hopes to lend Afghanistan make it independent and civilised, roads, railways, and industries. Also, he will open schools, develop
He also hopes to strengthen friend- record time. chip with all nations, particularly France.
TROTZKY STILL ACTIVE.
NO INTENTION OF RECANTING.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
OR
on unusually good one and apart The programme was from the thrills of the champion- ship events, the pillow fight on the greasy pole, kept the audience in roars of laughter, from the first bout to the final.
After 13 Years. After an interval of 13 years, "Jimmy" Johnstone broke his own record for the $80 yards (half mile) free style Championship of the Colony. His time for the distance was 11 min. 57.9-5 secs. as compared.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 20. Prinkipo Island denies any intento his old record in 1916 of 18 min.
is in exile Trotsky, who
tion of recanting. On the contrary, 17 secs, difference of nearly 20 he eays that his and Rakovsky's secondi. Young Lionel Pereira statement is far from intimating who was the only other competitor submission.
put up a fine struggle, completing He expatiated upon the success of the distance in 12 min. 25 secs. Both the Opposition programme.
Johnstone and Pereira gave excel. BERLIN, Oct. 18. " lent exhibitions of "speed swim- bassador in Paris, is reported to were heartily applauded at
M. Rakovsky, late Soviet Amming and how it is done," and the have been arrested and deported to completion of the distance. Barnaul, in Siberia.
This is said to be the Soviet reply to Rakovsky's and Trotsky's joint request for re-admission to the Com- munist Party
DUTCH MAIL 'PLANE DOWN.
A FORCED LANDING.
(THROUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY.]
Another Bath Reecrd Goes. In the 100 yards back stroke Championship, Johnstone, in spite of his strenuous swim in the 890 yards, very sportingly entered the race against Wong Siong Heng, the other competitor, Leung Sin Man of the Chinese Bathing Club, being unable to be present. Wong start- ed off at a terrific pace with the covicus intention of lowering the record, but Johnstone kept close by his side for three lengths and finished only few seconds later than Wong, who won the race in 71.2-5 secs. His time beats the local Championship time and the record for the bath which stood at 75 seconds. Wong is a member of the Fukien Swimming Club and is to be
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 19. The Dutch air mail to the East Indies which left Schipol on Octo- Ler 17, made a forced landing in the fog near Constantinople, and with minor injuries. was damaged The crew escaped
The machine is now being discongratulated on his fag swim. mantled."
The Ladies' Race,
WOMEN'S RIGHTS!
AN IMPORTANT DECISION..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Oct. 18.
Your Important factors.
principle mentioned in the British With regard to the four points of
note as the subject of a provisional agreement between the British and American Governments, the Japan- ese Government hoped to be able to submit their observations in the course of the informal conversations which the Japanese Ambassador will
A judgment of far-reaching in shortly hold with the British Gov-plication has been given by the Judicial Committee of the Privy They would, however, make use
Council, the highest tribunal in of this occasion to assure the British Great Britain for appeals from all Government of their cordial supportcided that, women are eligible to parts of the Empire, which has de of the principle that the treaty fer sit in the Canadian Senate. the renunciation of war signed at starting point for all discussions on words "qualified persons" in the Paris in 1028 should be taken as the with the interpretation of the The appeal arose in connection
ernment.
disarmament.
Inspiring Security.
They Icel confident that the sense of national security inspired by the provisions of that treaty in the mutual relations of the contracting Powers will pave the way for a final In reply to the presentation, settlement of the outstanding ques Lord Baden-Powell said he realistions relative to naval disarmament- ed the honour was bestowed upon In conclusion the Japanese Gov- him merely as the figurehead of a
crament expresses the sincere and great brotherhood. It would en-
earnest hope that the conference courage and inspire Bcouts to do will succeed in the adoption of their best.
Plans calculated to promote inter conversations, since failure of the ational peace and good will and conference would be "not awkward, to relieve humanity of the heavy but fatal.". burden
of armaments, whether existing or contemplated. It is not merely the limitation but also the
LAWN TENNIS.
FRENCH STARS DUE
SHORTLY.
According to the latest advices, the French quartette (Cochet, Landry, Rodel and Brugnon) who are on a visit to the Far East will arrive by the s.s. Empress of France on Nov, 4, but will leave the next day for Saigon by the 8.9, Andre Lebon. The Empress bonts usually arrive in port in the ever- inge, and, as circumstances would have it, the Andre Lebon will leave. fora depends on the time their boat Hong Kong at 4 pm. Much there
comes into port.
It would be possible, however, to ing of the 5th, but the Hong Kong stage an exhibition on the morn Cricket Club ground will, in all probability, be engaged for the laterport series, so, another venue would have to be looked for. Either the Chinese Recreation Club or the Kowlean Cricket Club, courts would serve, but as they will be out of the way on a working day, most local tennis fans will probably miss this opportunity of seeing some of the world's best players in action.
CHINESE SWIMMING
SPORTS.
KEEN COMPETITION AT.
THE V.R.C.
Chinese Swimming Sports were held at the V.R.C. Bath yesterday afternoon. A huge crowd of spectators Alled the seats around. the bath and cheered the competi- tors with enthusiasm. There were fifteen events, including a Water Polo match, and competition was very keen. Some excellent times were returned by the swimmers in both the short and long distance
races.
A very fine collection of prizes was exhibited in the Club house and later they were distributed by Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, President of the Chinese Amateur Federation.
The results of the races were as follow:-
Men's 60 Yards Dash.-1, Tang Chi Hin, Time: 25 secs.; 3, Leung Siu Man; 3, Kwok Fung Sum. Fai, Time: 44.1-10 secs. ; 2, Chui Ladies' 50..Yards.-1, Chan Yuk Kau Sang; 3. Wong Shuk Hing.
Men's 200 Yards Breast Stroke.- In the 100 yards Ladies' Cham-1, Le Chi Hing, Time: 2 min. pionship, thred competitors started. 58.4-10 secs.; 2, Wong Kai Leung; Miss Doris Hunt, Miss Phyllis Hunt 3, Chiu Tak Wing. and Mies Maude George. Miss E. Ansio who had entered was unable to start.
Open 100 Yards,-1, W. Law. rence, Time: 62.1-10 secs; 2, H. M. Remedios; 3, Geo. Lynn.
Ladica 30 Yards Back Stroke. 1, Chan Yok Fai, Time: 47.0-10 secs: 2, Kwok Choi Ming; 3; Teing Mo Chow.
Miss George, last year's Cham. pien, started off very strongly and though closely followed by Miss and won in 1 min. 25.4-5 secs. Her Doris Hunt, she slowly drew ahead
Men's 100 Yards Back Stroke. Previous time for the distance was, Leung Siu Man, Time::1 min. min. 31:1-3 secs. Miss Doris Hunt 18 secs. 2, Tan Chi Hin; 3, Yeung was tome 10 seconds behind. Hung War.
The Pillow Fight.
Ladies' 100 Yards.-1. Chan Yuk Fai, Time: 1 min. 36.8-10 secs,; 2.
Hin, Time: & min. 53 secs. Luk Wong Suk Hing; 3, Kwok Choi Ming.
Men's 400 Yards.-1, Tan Chi
Undoubtedly the most interesting
Members' Pillow Fight on a greasy spectators' point of view, was the event on the programme, from the
British North America Act.
pole. Size and weight were not the The Supreme Court of Canada winning factors of this event and Sum; 3, Yeung Maa Wai. had decided that these did not in-the manner in which the smaller Fai, Time: 1 min. 40.1-30 secs.; 2 Ladies' 100 Yards.-1, Chin Yük elude females
men overcome their heavier oppon The decision is generally welccm- ents caused roars of laughter and Kwok Choi Ming; 3, Troi Po Chee ed here as a recognition of wo- applause. The first bout between Hin, Time: 98 min. 10
Men's 1,500 Yards, Tan. Chi men's rights and is regarded as an two big and brawny competitors, L. Leung Siu Man; 3, Luk Man Sum. secs. ; 2, encouragement for the admission of Soares and E. Zimmern, was truly Pecresses in their own right to the Battle of the Giants." These Fung Shun; 2, Chan Kai Chung; High Diving (Men)-1, Kwok House of Lords, which they have two competitore stood, or rather, Lam Cho Chai. hitherto heen denied.
eat, their ground and smote cach other
unmercifully.
Team Race-1, Chipere Bathing The battle Club, Time: 1 min. 54.5-10 secs. ; 2, | waged for several minutes before a mighty blow from Soares sent Zim-Fukien Club; 3, South China A.A.
The Individual Champions of the mera into the water.
Fourteen competitors met in this Miss Chan Yuk Fai and in the Gala were in the Ladies' events America's Part.
event, and In many instances, a blind swipe won the fight, and The Fukien Club won the Chub Men's events Mr. Tan Chi Hin, WASHINGTON, October 18.
in others the smiter missed and the Scout movement is recognised reduction of armaments that ailing the appointment of two or three ence told for R. Silva Netto and Chinese Bathing Club being second President Hoover is contemplat himself fell in: Skill and experi- Championship with 30 points, the
Stimson, Secretary of State, to the competitors who Senators to accompany Mr. H. L. George Lyan-two bantam-weight with 24 points." London fve-Power naval conference their heavier opponents-met in the bad outwitted in January.
final. Silva Netto won after a hard sore bouquet after giving away the fight which lasted two rounds,
prizes, Other Events.
1 will encourage them," said the Chief Scout, to see not only that they do get the best out of life, but that they put their best into This presentation means that
it.
as a civic movement, and not'a mili- taristic one."?
HOURS OF WORK ON SHIPS.
DECISIONS AT, GENEVA.
(THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Oct. 18. It was announced at the Mari- time Conference to-day that the committee which has been consider- ing the hours of work on board ship, has decided to exclude the fishing industry from the discus
sions.
A resolution has been passed by the committee, suggesting that the Governments should be consulted with regard to the definition of a norma! Hour's work and an actual hour's work; overtime, compensa- tion for overtime and the amount of work required for safety.
nationa should seek to attain.
Acceptances of the invitation of the five-power naval conference, fasued by the British Government have been received from the United Statca. France, Italy and the Japanese so that the conference is now assured,
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JAPAN PLEASED.
APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL REPLY.
PRIME MINISTER IN CANADA.
:
A BUSY ROUND.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
Mr.
A fast 50 yards members race concluded with a thrilling "final" in which the limit men won, A. Y, Gozano and J. A. Victor were first and second respectively.
The Challenge team rece between RUGBY, October 19.
the Royal Artillery and the Royal Ramsay MacDonald at Navy was a fast and furious affair, Ottawa yesterday was sworn in as but the Navy were once again the a member of the Canadian Privy better team, Council. At luncheon he was guest A Mixed Team Race was follow
Dancing to the Lyria Orchestra "Jazz" then concluded the pro- gramme for the evening.
The Results.
The results were as follow:- 50 Yards Members' Handicap.-1, A. V. Gosano, Time: 32 sccd,; 2, J. A. Victor.
ship of the Colony).-1, J. R. John.. 880 Yards Free Style (Champion stone, Time: 11 mins. 57.2-6 Becs. 12 mins, 25 sec, (record); 2, L. Roza Pereira, Time:
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TORVO, October 19. General satisfaction is expressed in this morning's editorials at the of Mr. Bennett, leader of the Oped by an interesting Water Polo contents of the Japanese reply to position in the Canadian Parlia match between the Roys: Navy and the invitation to the arma conferment, and at night was the guest Fukien Club. The latter were the Roza, Time: 40 secs.;.2, E. Mar-
50 Yards Boys' Handicap-1. A.'. ence
at dinner of Lord Willingdon, faster team and had bad luck in quea. The Government's emphasis on Governor-General. the necessity of achieving not only
Reporte that Mr. MacDonald's just missing the Navy goal. The ner: B. Siva-Netto; runner-up: their shooting, some very fine shota Pillow Fight (Members)-Win- limitation but actual reduction, has health has been impaired by the Navy were the better all-round George Lynn. called forth special gratification, as strain of the tour are completely team and won by 3 goals to 2. 100 Yards Free Style (Ladies' this is considered essential if the unfounded. Although the pro participants are to live up to the gramme has resulted in normal Presentation of Prizes. Championship of the Colony).-1, ADirit of the anti-War Past, which fatigue, the heaviest part is past Phyllis Hunt to give away the 25.8-5 secs,; 2. Miss D. Hunt
Mr. W Logan, in asking Miss Miss M. George, Time: 2 min. Great Britain proposed to serve as and the crisp Canadian air hav a starting point.
ing a refreshing effect upon him. prizes, commented on Johnstone's A warning note is "sounded by He will return to England, at the fine swim and remarked that he Jiji, which emphasises that the ex- end of the present month, or in the hoped he would lower the Harbour pressions of hope are useless unless first days of November, and is look Race Record of 22 minutes which *(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
every effort is made to translate ing forward to meeting the House has stood for many years to the them into achievement, while Asahi of Commons woon after it recredit of Mr. Finch. Ho felt sure LONDON, Oct. 18. warns its readers that "it is not assembles.
that given good conditions, Mr. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at disarmament of warships alone, but The announcement that France Johnstone would lower the record.
Mr. Logan also remarked that the Pontypridd, said that the Liberals mental disarmament as well, that and Italy are to try to secure a would have neither a hand nor a is required to bring real lasting preliminary understanding between Championship and Harbour Race part in any premature attempt to success.
themselves is warmly welcomed by prizes would be given at a Clab eject the Government from office Other papers, expressing similar the Prime Minister, who believes Night Fete to be held next Satur before they had every reasonable sentiments, emphasise the par- that such an understanding would day." chines of showing what it can and amount importance of preliminary help immensely towards the success Miss Hunt was harded a hand cannot do.
(Continued at foot of next column), of the Conference.
(Continued on preceding column),
LIBERALS' ATTITUDE.
100 Yards Back Stroke (Cham- pionship of the Colony), Wong (record); 2. J. R. Johnstone. Siong Heng, Time: 71.2-5 secs.
each to swim 50 yards).-1, Royal Navy, Time: 1 min. 59.9-5 seca. ; 2, Royal Artillery.
Services Tenin Race (four a side.
cach to swim 50 yards)-Won by Mixed Team Race (five a side, W. Foraita's team, the other four members of which were: Miss M George, R. Silva Netto, J. R Soares, and Ed. de Roza.
Water Polo,Royal Navy beat the Fukien Club by 2 goals to 2