LORD NORTHCLIFFE IN CANTON.
His Impressions of Yesterday's Visit.
Last evening Lord Northcliffe
London, October 26. arrived back in Hongkong from In the House of Commons at question tima Mr. Chamberlain his day's visit to Canton and in stated that the staff of the British delegation to the Washington Con- conversation with a represents-ference is composed of £5 officials, 47 neval, military, and air officers, tive of the Hoekony Telegraph 21 secretaries and typists, with attendants, messengers, and a night said that he could only describe watchman. 1 is impossible at presant to estimate the cost, but the Canton as wonderful. Hə was delegation is the minimum number required in viow of the great im- profoundly impressed by the portsace and interest involved to the British Empire.
and
people, whose industry activity were amazing to a visitor to Chios for the first time. Tol the majority of people Canton was but a name, but it was a wonderful hive of industry and he could not help noticing the big improvements in roads, etc., that the Municipality were carrying Lord Northcliffe stated that he bad an interview with Dr.. Wa Ting-fang and other Cantonese
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Dr. Wellington Koo Describes China's Peaceful Intent. London. October 26.
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Interviewed prior to his departure for Washington, Dr. Wellington Koo declared that limitation of armaments depanded Fillet Haddock almost entirely upon reconciliation of conflicting policies in the Far East. China would naturally make certain claims for fair re- cognition of her rights and requirements for her future, but she was primarily interested in the promotion of peace in the Pacific and the Finnan whole of the Far East In seeking co-operation and recognition of her rights she would always keep in view the paramount aeds of peace and do everything possible to contribute to the attainment of this. Chins was entering the Conference with hopes, but also with
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situation.
The Canton Times gaya "Lord Northelife, who arrived at Hongkong on Tuesday after- noon by the St. Albans from Australia. visited Cantoa gaster-
| spare no effort in helping with the utmost goodwill to contribute to the success of the Conference through frank discussion and straight. forward handling of all problems.
International Party Starts for Washington.
London, October 26,
Lord Lee and his staff, Mr. Sastri (the Indian delegate) Dr. Wellington Koo, and Japanese military experts have left London es route to the Washington Conference.
France's Attitude.
Paris, October 26.
day. In the morning he called at Government House, accom. panied by Mr. Jamieson, British Consul-General, and Captain David James. Dr. Wu Ting-lang. Minister for Foreign Affairs, re- In the Chamber of Deputies, M. Briand, asking for a vote of ceived him. Mr. C. C. Wu and Mr. confidence easbling him to proceed to the Washington Conference, Eugene Chen were present. In the said that France was quite willing to lighten her military burden, afternoon, his lordship was en-but he assured the Chamber that nothing would be abandoned with- tertained to tea at Government out France receiving a counterpoise.
He declared that he would
House.
Among those present no go to Washington unless he was able to obtain a good majority. were Mrs. Sun Yat-sen, Mrs. The vote of confidence was passed by 391 votes to 186.
C. C. Wu, Mr. Jamieson, Dr. Wu
Ting-fang, Captain David James. Dr. George Hsu. Minister of Justice, and Messrs. C. C. Wa. Quo Tai-chi, Frank Lee and} Eugene Cuen. Lord Northeliñel returned to Hongkong ty the night bost yesterday."
Anglo-Japanese Agreement.
THE PRINCE'S TOUR OF THE EAST.
Enthusiastic Send-off.
London, October 26. The Prince of Wales left Victoria Station at noon on the start Regarding Lord Narthelife's of Lia tour to India. Their Majesties, the King and Queen, the Tiews on the Anglo-Japanes Duke of Connaught, and other members of the Royal Family and Alliance, 2 summary of which we all the members of the Cabine: gave his Royal Highness & farewell. published yesterday, the follow
Before entering the train, the Prince conversed with Mr. Lloyd ing is the text of what he has George. There was great public enthusiasm when the train authorised us to publieb:-
the Prince waving farewell from the window. The Duke of York Asked by a special correspond- and Prince Henry accompanied H.R.H. to Portsmouth. ent of the Jupin Chronicle, the leading English paper in Japan, as to the Washington Conference and its bearing on the Anglo-Japaness In contrast to the fog in London the san was shining at Porta- Alliance, Lora Northcliffe said: mouth when te Frince boarded the Renowa. His Royal Highness During the last two years received a salute of twenty-one guns from the Victory. There was; I bave been gradually coming to up spreeb making. The Renown sailed at o'clock in the afternoon. the conclusion that the Anglo- The Prince, who was on deck acknowledged the cheers of the Japanese agreement has outrun crowds espore. The cruiser Dunedin joined the Renown as Spithead
its usefulness Japan faithfully carried out her compact dunng) the war and she has been rasgnificently rewarded for her
services.
The purpose of the Washington Conference a meeting of equals.
Embarkation at Portsmouth.
Later
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THE RECONSTRUCTED GERMAN CABINET.
Dr. Wirth Makes Few Changes.
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Berlin. October 26.
The reconstructed Wirth Cabinet shows that Dr. Rathensu bas been appointed Minister of Reconstruction, and Dr. Rosen Minister for Foreign Affairs. Herr Schiffer, Minister of Justice, is omitted. Dr. Wirth is combining the Chancellorship and the Ministry of
The Foreign Affairs. Herr Radbruch has replaced Herr Schiffer. successor to Dr. Rathenau has not yet been appointed.
Mourning over Silesia.
When the Reichstag reassembled the flags were at half-mast as sign of mourning over the Upper Silesian decision.
[There appears to be an inconsistency in the above message. which states that Dr. Wirth is, as previously, combining the Chancellorship and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while at the same time it is stated the Dr. Rosen has been appointed Foreign Minister.]
TRIAL OF NON-CO-OPERATORS.
Amended Charge.
Karachi, October 26. The trial has opened. of the Ali brothers and the five others mentioned in a message of the 2nd inst. The prosecutor requested that the charge be amended to the effect that the accused were engaged in a criminal conspirancy to seduce Musulman soldiers.
Tas previous message stated: The Ali brothers and other non-co-operators, mentioned on September 30th, have been committed for trist. The accused generally supported Mohammed Ali's state. ment sad attempted to refer to current politics which the Magistrate would not allow.)" ·
THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO.
A "Rubber Parliament" Contemplated.
London, October 26. is to reach a mutual agreement, Ate meeting under the auspices of the Rubber Shareholders' but the U.S.A. is handicapped by Association held in London Mr. Van Zorn, the Chairman, explained the arrangement already made the Association's scheme for a remedy of the difficulties of the by Japan and Great Britain, con-rubber market, including the formation of a rubber manufacturing
President Harding on World Problem. cerning China, the chief probler company owned and controlled by planters, the establishment of two of the Facitic.
| propaganda funds, restriction of output, pledging planting companies
Birmingham (Ala) October 25. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance against forward sales at prevailing low prices, the formation of a President Harding, in a speech, advocated the right of the is undoubtedly the domination rubber parlament consisting of delegates representing all interests. American negra to broader political and educational advantages factor which now prevents an
Mr. Van Zora said that a capital of £500,000 was suggested for based on race pride, but never on negro aspirations to social equality. unfettered attemp: by Great the rubber manufacturing company. This could be provided The world war had resulted in the race question becoming ast Batain, Japan and the United without difficulty. The existing rubber companies resolution sectional but national, owing to the sudden migration of the blacks States to solve the problems of approving the policy was adopted, also a resolution requesting the northward and westward. The whole world was confronted with the the Pacific, because it places the Colonial Office to appoint delegates from the Association to a new colour question. United States outside of a very Goverument committee on the rubber question.
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REPARATION PAYMENTS.
Official Figures.
London, October 26.
TROPICAL STORM IN FLORIDA.
Extensive Damage.
Jacksonville (Flor.). October 26.
wol of China. The prolongation of the Alliance only serves to irritate public and official opinion in the C. 5. A., merely humiliates China and adda nothing to the prestige of Great Britain in Asia. It cannot assist The total of the reparations received from Germany to Septem- A sever tropical storm swept the State of Florida from Key in establishing co-operative means ber 30 is officially estimated at £400,000,000. Receipts under Ger-West northwards. Considerable damage was done at Tampa. Por- for helping Chime out of the man Reparation Recovery Act to October 2 amount to £1,330,000 tons of the city were flooded, lights extinguiabed, telegraph and present chaos, and it prevents the A sum of £26,000,000 was advanced to Germany for the provision of telephone wires blown down, and many small houses were destroyed. reconciliation of the diverging food etc., under the Spa Coal Deliveries Ac Toe cost of the The citrus crop was seriously damaged in various places. interests of Japan and the U.S.A. armies of occupation is £144,000,000, excluding £67,000,000 for the
At present Chios cannot give American army of occupation. satisfactory national guarantees, so there is the urgent necessity of making international assist- &nce to Chins a practical possibility. I bold that there can ve an so,ntion of the Pacific problemas which does not rest io the solid foundation of Anglo-
LONDON BANK'S SUSPENSION.
Reassuring News.
DUTCH PILOT SHIP.
Missing After a Gale.
The Hague, October 26. The Ministry of Marine reports that a pilot ship with a crew of London. October 26. ten, which was cruising at the mouth of the Ems, has been missing The management of the National Co-operative Bank which is since & recent gale. A police boat and a destroyer, assisted by American friendship and co- not connected with the banking department of the Co-operative seaplanes, are searching for the ship.
Wholesale Society, announces that there is an ample margin after
operation.
Unfortunately the Anglo-fully paying holders of current and deposit accounts. Nearly all the Japanese Alliance bas been bonds providing the bank's capital are belt by one wealthy man, who prolonged beyond the point where financially is of the soundest, but is at present ill in a nursing-home. it is understood by Americans or
liked by Chinese."
Lord Northcliffe is due to pass through Hongkong un his way to Singapore by the 9.9. Nyanza On November 25th.
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(From Our Own Correspondent.) LORD NORTHCLIFFE.
Bhanghai, Uct. 26..
The interview with Lord North- cliffe has created a profound im prezzion bere. The Evening Star Bays: He speaks as one who was ever Japan's friend with the enn. riction gained from prolonged study of the miceties involved.
THE KIDNAPPED MISSIONARY.
Question in the Commons.
London, October 26.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Stewart inquired in regard to the carrying off of the Rev. Mr. Parker by Chinese brigands. Mr. Harmsworth replied that the Foreign Office had received no reports troin China concerning the matter, but were telegraphically enquiring
[Mr. Parker has now been released.]
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE RESULT.
Long-Price Horses Gain Place.
London. October 26,
The Cambridgeshire resulted as follows: 1. Milenko (100-7); 2, Leighton (66-1); 3, Franklin (20-1). A shorth head divided first and second, the third being half a length behind. Twenty-four ran.
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ALLIES DEBTS TO THE U.S.
Measure for Funding Commission Adopted.
Washington, October 26.
The House of Representatives passed by 199 votes to 117 the Bill for the creation of a commission headed by the Secretary to the Treasury to fund the foreign war debts to the United States.
DEMAND FOR KARL'S FORMAL ABDICATION. Will he Surrender to the British?
Budapest, October 26, The Government has demanded that Kerl formally abdicate) and surrender to the British authorities.
FRENCH TEXTILE STRIKE ENDED.
Lille, October 26.
The textile strike has terminated. [The settlement of this strike having been announced in half a dozen cables, we may hope that it has now really ended.Į
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