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ENGLAND CONCERNED ÖVER SITUATION
IN INDIA.
NUMEROUS NON-CO-OPERATORS ARRESTED..
MODERATE HINDOOS REPRESENTATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Boycott & Failure at Benares.
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NO+A¤+RB WLDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1921. EXTRE
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Quadruple Agreement Signed.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, December 13. The Quadruple Agreement regarding the Pacific has been
THE MACAO DISPUTE.
Still a Deadlock.
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CHINESE NEWS,
RAILWAY ACCID.
Important Conference at Government Forester
Peking.
It is now considered by the [general public that the Macao
A fatal accident, which, too k' case should be settled' in an
ipinam under somewhat unusual sign-ļamicable way which will not, at Our Canton correspondant redireumatanoes,occurred yesterday ed at Washington..
lesat, Infrings the rights of parts that in compliance with morning as the south-luon në Abolition of Foreign Post Offices Confirmed. € China, Bot as the Portugusse | Provident Sun Yat-sen's orders tha
Washington, December 13. Government shows no inclination, zullitary authorities in Canton the tunnel at Kowloon Taxi. A A communique states that the resolution adopted by the Far to recede from its former position have organised the "Canton Naval Pony which was being led slong Eastern Committee agreeing to the abandonme: af foreign postal in the case and no satisfactory and Land Actrio Mine Force path, running parallel to the agoonies in China, as stated in a cable of the 28th. ult. subjet to the reply has been received up till with km Pak-ion as Cubander railway lines took fright at the maintenance of an efficient Chinese postal service and an asurance now, the base is, therefore, still This foros will lears shortly for sach of the 9.15 incom
ing train, and dragged) fin rider. that the Government does not contemplate a change in the postal suspended. No particular inform- Kwangai with about one hundred who had secured the halter around administratim or in the status of the foreign co-Director General, stian concerning the case is miners and bombe. President his arm and was therefore usable. San's bodyguard has also been to free himself, on to the lines arrangement will come into force on January 1, 1923, the four obtainabla Powers meanwhile affording examination facilities to the Chinese It is reported that Gvernor
formed and is called the "Haral The pony was killed by the train Customs.
Chan has lately instructed tha❘ and London. December 13.
Military Generalissimo's and the man was dashed against Mr. Sze said that China undertook to handle increased foreign Haungahan magistrate to in- Guards. The force is about the side of a carriage with such The gravity of the political situation in India has been brought
one thousand strong and will force that the halter parted and home by the latest cispatches. which have aroused a feeling of mail matter with the same efficiency by making the requisite ad-vestigate the special points--
1. Whether the Chinese start shortly for Kwangsi..
he was thrown by the impact disquiet here. The development of the non-co-operation movement ditions to personnel and equipment. Steps would be taken to ar
670 stil barrassed A Peking telegram states that down
When the slope.
he bas necessitated the arrest of over five hundred Gandbists in Calcutta range transportation by the Siberian route when re-opened, and fisherman
at length picked ор in connection with the prevention of the picketing nuisance, as well Chins would hold herself responsible for an uninterrupted service when they are scorching and Chan Joklin, Tuchun of Fengteln, as over fifty at Delhi on a-charge of belonging to an unlawful as-jupon the Chinese-controlled railways. Wireless stations were also scraping the bottoms of junks has arrived and is Hving in the by the people on the train, which
discussed and the subject was postponed.
and boats on the waterfront at Palace of the former Prince stopped on account of the c- sociation, also a number of others at Allahabad and elsewhere.
Mr. Waur said it was gratifying to know that the United Ngan-hang.
Regeat The Premier has recident, it was discovered that life It had been generally expected that a serious stage would be
2. Since the withdrawal of the quested Tso Kwan and Wa reached after the meeting of the Indian National Congress at States and Britain had expressed themselves strongly against a con-
was extinct from a dislocated Ahmedabad in Christmas week, when it was intended to proclaim tinuance of spheres of interest in China, and claimed that wach soldiers of General Li Fook-Inm Pai-foo to come and take part pack and a number of fractures Home Role and inaugurate civil disobedience, but the movement, spheres had given rise to much roisunderstanding and misgiving on whether the defence along Chin-in a meeting in the President's in the right arm and the right China's shan and Ngan-hang is strong Palace for the settlement of the leg. The man was a forester in apparently, has been precipitated by the action of the Provincial the part of the Chinese people. Spheres hampered
differences of the country. Governments in declaring illegal the Congress and the Caliphate economic development, prevented equal opportunity for alt, endan-jenough to protect the border.
the employ of the Botanical China's political integrity, and produced internation-
A Shanghai telegram reports Department 7. Whether there are foreign "volunteers", who, by intimidatory methods, have compelled hurtals gered and boycotts, which have just been applied with indisputable success al friction. The delegation therefore asked the Powers represented gunboats patrolling within Chin-that Lo Tung-cheung, Tuchun of
to disavow all claims to spheres of interest or influence, or special ese water.
Chekiang, has made a proposal. on the occasion of the Prince of Wales' visit to Allahabad.
4. Whether communication beto
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and Wa In addition to the arrests referred to, a Delhi message states interests in China.
Discussion was postponed, and the Committee adjourned to thetween Macao and the Chinese Pui-foo jointly to cable the that three districts of Bermah, including Rangoon, have been pro-
14th. inst.
territory is barred. -`
south-west provinces requesting claimed under the Seditious Meetings Act.
[The previous cabla stated: Representatives of the nine powers 5. Whether there are any for them to cancel independence, More moderate-minded Indians are undoubtedly alarmed at the turn of events, and, according to a message from Calcutta, four prom sitting as a committee on the Pacific and Far Eastern questions have rigo gunboats near Tai-wan, reduce the military forces, and Summary Court Action. inent native members of the Imperial Legislative Assembly have adopted a resolation in favour of the relinquishment of foreign post-place which the Hacao govern d'apatch representatives to arrive
at national unity. The latter A Si-h moneylander sued issued a statement declaring that the Government's repressive office privileges in China. All the Powera agreed upon January. 1, meat tried to occupy. policy is utterly futile for dealing with the widespread discontent 1923, as the date of relinquishment, except Japan, whose representa It is also rumoured that the have replied and given their another Indian and a Chinese in case may be settled in Peking as support to the suggestion, but the Summary Court, before Mr. and excesses, which they deplore. They urge both sides to call atives asked time to bear from their Government.
Owing to Chinese allegations that opium has been sent to Chins requested by the Portuguess have asked Lu to be the leader in Justice Gompertz, this morning, balt in order to prevent a course of action which, if persisted in.
for $80 and eight months interest would produce anarchy and disaster, and press the Government to through the foreign postal systems, thus violating the Anti-Opium Minister. But this ramcor is such a step.
We take the following from the three per cent per month armalats a constructive policy which will recognise the rapid Law, the resolution includes a provision permitting the Chinese unreliable-Canton Times
Customs to examine postal matter passing through foreign agencies
Canton Times
under an IO.U. Plaintiff con- for the detection of datisble and contraband goods. The rebolation
It is the opinion of Governor dacted his own case and Mr. Leo No Boycott of the Prince at Benares.
London. December 13. as adopted provides for the abandonment of post-offices on's date to
Chan thar the administrative ex-Longinotto appeared for the few hours abe agreed later, provided that the Chins Government maintains an
penditure of the province abould defence. The Prince of Wales visited Benares for a Tuesday en route to Nepal for a week's big-game shooting as efficient postal service.]
French View Respecting Wireless. Privät» guest.
anges.
His Royal Highness made a trip to the Ganges and was greatly impressed by the wonderful panorama of the famous Ghats, crowned temples, shrines, and pilices. The Prince also visited the Hindu University, receiving the bonourary degree of Doctor of Literature,
The hartal which had been proclaimed was a complete failure, only a few shops in the Bazaar Distric: keeping shut, while natives *warmed the streets to see the Prince. This striking contrast to what Lappened at Allahabad the day before is characteristic of the vagueness of Indian unrest
Underwriting Indian Loan in London.
London, December 13, Underwriting is proceeding of the Indian Government loan of £10,000,000 at 55 per cent at the price of 939, redeemable in 1933
BRITISH STATUS REVOKED.
Paris, December 13.
Favourable Belgian Press Comment.
DISCHARGED.
A Lucky Defendant.
The Chinese arrested in the
I. O. U. CASE.
be increased to a certain extent, The plaintiff contended that bo thus enabling the government to lent the money at his registered increase its services to the public. address, Princes Buildings, bet A message from Washington states that before the Far raid conducted by Inspector. On the other hand, the military the defence was that the money
Committee M. Viviani introduced & resolution Robert Wills on Monday evening expense should be decreased to was lent in Aston Street. Eastern
The evidence of one of the emphasising the necessity of superseding competition by coat Tam Lane, West Point, was lighten the burden of the people.
4 military conference was held defendants appeared to be unsatis- operation in the establishment of wireless communications between this morning discharged by the
last week in the Military Head- factory and Mr. Longinotto said China and other countries. He urged the appointment of an inter- Magistrate in connection with a national committee, including China, to that end, especially having charge of possessing two dag-quarters for the discussion of he did not propose to take the in mind the equipment with the most modern plant as soon as gers which were discovered by these questions. The question of case further. Judgment the searchers behind a wooden disbandment for the Province bas
WES accordingly possible.,
The resolution provides that internal wireless shall be operated in hox in the man's cubicle. Mr. R.hean decided with the result that given for plaintiff. accordance with the Chinese law and foreign communications be E. Lindsell guva as his reason for 30 per cent of the Canton army The work dealt with by an international convention. It lays down that the discharging the man the lack of will be disbanded. Governments interested shall no: support concerns not complying sufficient evidence to connect the of disbandment will begin this
FATAL PANIC CAUSED BY with the Committee's basic principles Government and Press defendant with the presence month. The soldiers, who are
BANDITS. messages shall be granted at least 50 per cent. redpotion.
of the daggers. In opium retired from military service, will Furthermore, it is reported that at yesterday's Sino-Japanese cases, be told Inspector Wills, receive one month's extra pay More than 100 persons were conversations, the Japanese displayed a more conciliatory attitude the prisoner was usually called and they are advised to engage drowned in a panic which ensued fegarding the Kinochow-Tsinan railway, and agreed to discuss how upon to furnish a reasonable ex-in agricultural pursuits hereafter, on board a steamer plying between to proceed with the evacuation of the railway. It is now confident-planation for the presence of the at home.
Wuchow and Kwaiping, Kwang- ly stated that a feeling of optimism has replaced the earlier misgiving (drug on his premises, and if he The Government Mint is not to si, as a result of a fusillade of as regards the Sino-Japanese pourpariers.
failed to do so s conriction would be leased as was erroneously ballets from the rifles of bandits be cóncluded. With arms offences rumoured recently. Gov. Chan who attempted to hold her up. such as the one now being dealt and Commissioner Chong Sau- states the Chinese press. with, such an explanation was nam have decided not to lease the atipulated in the Arms Mint under any circumstances, not
as it handles the coinage of the. Ordinance, the onus resting with
government and is different from the prosecution to prove that he was actually or constructively the Cement Works or say other Later.
ia possession of the arms. His government enterprises. Worship added that be could not The Gazette announces that the committee of icquire which dur-
An iron bridge to cross the ing past months has been considering the case, found, firstly, that Sir The United States gave approval to the Quadruple treaty subject convict the defendant on such Pearl River and to facilitate the
Madama Lottie Gordon's Cou- Edgar Speyer had shown disloyalty, by set and speech, to his to a written understanding with Japan that the Yap convention evidence as had been produc- communication between Canton
ed, and be ordered defendant to be and Honam has been suggested cert takes place to-morrow at Majesty.secondly, that during the war be communicated with enemy must be consummated before the Treaty becomes binding. nationals associated with business which he knew assisted the enemy. The treaty contains two American reservations-firstly, resarv. released.
by Mr. Taing Kok-cheang, mem-the City Hall-Page 4.
Powell's advertise Christmas Iespector Wills pointed out ber of the Kwangtung Provincial he Gazette.adds: "The finding does not reflect upon any othering the right to negotiate separately with the mandatory Powera on
rtners of the firm of Speyer Brothers."
the subject of the Pacific islands; secondly, declaring that domestic that the information laid with the Assembly. Mr. Tsing's sugges Presents for Gentlemen-Page 7. police bad shown them that the tion was approved by the Assem- The NY.K. advise consignees The Right Hon. Sir Edgar Speyer, Bart. P.C., born 1862, the affairs are not within the scope of the treaty. son of Gastaras Speyer of Frankfort, was educated at the Univer- No ceremony accompanied the signature of the treaty in the raid bad frustrated a robbery that bly Meeting some days ago and of cargo of the arrival in port of sity of that city, after which he entered bis father's firm, whose ante-room of the offices of the Secretary of State. Only the was being contemplated. It war it is now submitted to the the Mishima Maru-Page 5.
J. 1. Shaw. have a fine line of xiensive offices in Frankfort, London, and New York have long plenipotentiaries, secretaries, and advisers were present. The shown that the three man arrested Governor for due consideration.
The Assembly has received the acceptable gifts suitable for the been famous. In 1887 Edgar Sperer left the native office to Americans signed first, the Powers following alpbebatically. Mr. along with the defendant were take charge of affairs in London, while he was stated to have re-Balfour signed twice once for the Empire and once for South undesirables from the country Governor's reply that the matter festive Season Page 7.
whom defendant harboured concerned, has been transferred The Colonial Dispensary should tired in 1914 from the Fiskfort and New York concerns, but soon Africa. left London for the United States. He was created a baronet in
There was in fact & previous to the Canton Municipality to be visited by those interested in Įrecord against one of these men, work out a complete scheme.
gift-making-Page 7. 1906 and Privy Councillor in 1909. He was one of the founders of the Whitechapel Art Gallery and a member of the Company Law Amendment Committes which sat in 1905.]
Sir Edgar Speyer Divested of Nationality and Privy Councillorship.
London, December 13. The London Gazette announces that Sir Edgar Speyer's letters of naturalization have been revoked and his Privy Councillorship cancelled. Si: Edgar Spiter departed for America at the outbreak of the war.
No Reflection upon Other Partners.
„THE IRISH QUESTION.
Correspondence Reveals the Position of Ulster.
Loudon, December 13.
The Ulster correspondence reveals that Sir James Craig | proposed the creation of two Dominions in Ireland, with voluntary contributions to the Imperial -ervicos.
Brussels, December 13.
The newspapers consider the Quadruple Agreement a great step forward. The Metropole (Antwerp) emphasises that China has special reason to rejoice in view of the Conference pledge in respect of her sovereign independence, territorial integrity, and neutrality in Chins
How the Delegates Signed.
Washington, December 13.
The Irreconcilable Senator.
Washington, December 13.
FROM HARROW TO ETON. His Worship confirmed bis The Headmaster of Harrow decision to discharge the defen- has sent his son to Eton this Idant.
*The irreconcilable Senator Lafollette issued a statement declar-but as they had been discharged ing that the Pacific treaty had all the iniquities of the League of was too late to put in that Nations without any of its virtues. He is determined to do his evidence. atmost to prevent ratification.
Reduction in U.S. Naval Personnel.
New York, December 13. Orders have been received at New York Navy Yard indicating that the personnel of the Navy is to be reduced by ten thousand.
CHINESE CHARGES D'AFFAIRES ON UNITY.,
No Separation of North and South,
London, Decetober 13.
The Premier rejected this "counter-proposal" on the ground that} the creation of two Dominions in Ireland, one with twenty-six andį Speaking at the Aldwych Club on China's political troubles, Mr. the other with six counties, would fundarmentally change the exist Chao Hsin-chu, the Chiosse Charges d'Affaires, said that no separa ting system of the Imperial organization.
tion of North and South would be allowed. The 'Chinese, people at
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term.
SIR.C. A. PEARSON'S FUNERAL.
Blind Men from All Over the Country Attend.
London, December 13. Blind men from all parts of the country attended Sir Arthur Pearson's funeral at which there were remarkably moving scence. There was a great attendance of the public.
ANGLO-PERSIAN CO, RECOMMEND 20 PER CENT. DIVIDEND.
Landon, December 13. The Anglo-Persian Oil Co, recommend é dividend of 20 pároent,
Biz James Craig retarted that to enter the conference on candi- large were working for union, which was most essential to prosperity tion of agreeing to the establishment of an All-Ireland Parliament He claimed that China had progressed under hør new regime. China would be dishonest, as Ulster would never sccept a position of offered to keep her doors open, with equal opportunity to all trwały permanent - subordination to Sion Fein. Sir James Craig Powers, Justice to Ching was the key to peace, not in the Far East The year's profile amounted to four milfens
ccepted an invitation to confer with the Premier, but demanded but in the whole world. vublication of the correspondence before the assembly of the Ulster Parliament on the 29th, wit, in order to demonstrate that Ulster had selfiefused to enter the conference, but that Sing Fein declined to] et them participate, except in a subordinate position.
LADY.PEARSON SUCCEEDS HER HUSBAND.
London, December 13..
-DIPLOMATIC VISITORS TO FRANCEL
París, December: 13.5
* Güneral Velp Khan, Afghan Envoy Extraordinary and a ma enclosing the Irish agreement and pofuting| Lady Pearson has been appointed to the headship of St of the Afghan mission, had as andienes of M-Miles
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News in To-day's New "Advertisements.
The Kowloon Theatre is closed to-night. To-morrow night the management will give a Cabaret Dance-Page 12.
There is a Harold Lloyd picture in the mid-week programme at the Hongkong Theatre-Page it. Lammert's will sell off fran an the 19th. Inat; and Cashmere and Tweed Suit lengths on the 20th. inst→Page 4.
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