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TROUBLE WITH INDIAN TROOPS.
Insubordination Amongst Imperial Lancers.
(Reuter's Service.)
Hyderabad, April 24.
式拜優
號正十弍月四
TUESDAY
TIN OUTPUT.
MOTOR-CYC
ACCIDENT
Straits Restriction Scheme.
KIL. 25, 1922 一九十弍三
LAT▸ST CANTON NEWS.
Military Support For
H.
Taikoo Man From Our Own Correspondent_} A serious case of insubordination amongst Indian troops is
Singapore, April 25. Just about thin-time); Turday, reported.
an unfortunats motorte ao The Directors of the Brown The ist. Imperial Service Lancers, dissatisfied with their pay. Waugh Tin Company, Penang,cident occurred at Ge
Bay. refused to don their uniforms. The Nizam ordered ali men refusing have published a pamphlet has the result of which Nail duty to be dismissed and the order was being carried out when 190 vocating a scheme of voluntary Macarthur, of Talkon ja mu bate men of the 2nd. Lancers refused to attend the muster roll. restriction in output.
aiming to injured that be Consequently 250 men of the 1st. Lancers and over 100 of the 2nd. primarily at the consumption mored to hospital: Lancers were dismissed.
of heavy tin stocks
It appears that The attitude of the men is entirely non-violent. Both regiments bald by the Malayan and Datab Holland, of Taikos Di bare good war records.
Indies Governments. They point with a passenger, tad out that until the unwanted down the steep roads [stocks of 16,000 tons are consum-leada from Stanley Tu
ed, manufacturers will retain the main thoroughfare whip-band over consumers and brakes of the cyale the outpat esa only be re- duced by co-operative scheme or the shutting down of the mines, the latter consuming financial resources, throwing labour into unemployment and driv ing Chinese capital, which is largely invested in the industry. from the country
of output easier than in the case
ubber.
PROGRESS AT GENOA.
British Delegates Regard Position as More Satisfactory.
Genoa, April 24. No. 1 Commission has resumed its labours. The atmosphere of the conference generally.to-day is described as sunshine after rain. The British delegatas regard the position as more satisfactory.
The results already achieved include the practical completion of the labours of the Financial and Transport Commissions, while the Control Economic Commission has also made good progress.
France Still Determined.
SHANGHAI POSTAL EMPLOYEES.
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Bar-le-Duc, April 24. M. Poincare, addressing the Meuse Council-General, said that France would only remain at Gonos on condition that she was noti railed upon to make concessions either to Germany or to Soviet Russia. It was indispensable that the Allies retain control of Ger- many's armaments. When Germany had been completely disarmed France would gladly follow suit. M. Poincare concluded that what-Four ever occurred at Genoa the new situation resulting from the Rumo German tresty was one of the mot form dable since the armistice. (From Our Quen Correspondent.) and must be examined in conjunction with the Allies. France was! determined to preserve everything gained under the Treaty of Ver. sailles.
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A MATTER OF BAIL.
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YAUMATI CROWDS.
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Police Court Argument. Chan?
Hostility to the Police. There was something in the Reports from Our Canton correspondent re-re af breeze at the Pohon various Inspectors at the Police Yaumati by ports that a rumour emanating this morning on the Court this moming spoke of a from military sources states that entry of Hr. F. X. D'Almada to growing feeling of hostility all the Cotonese kroops apply for a remand in a case in against the
are which four clients of his ware that Kwangai,
police of proceeding northwards via Lin held on charges of possession of Stations. This is said to the surrounding Hein and intend joining Chanlarms sad of property believed to have been particularly directed King-ming at Walchow.
have been stolen at Swalow. All the chiefs of the various de-
"Can your Worship fix bail ?"Įsince the affair that took place against Indian constables, whe wak, partments who were appointed Mr. d'Almada anked when it had about a month ago when tha Bryaling by Chan King-ming have been decided to fix the case for Prics Station was bouinged by a
which been notified that they must hearing on Tuesday week. to the tender
hostile crowd, hava apparently rosignations, Mr. Kindsell replied that he been held in popular dialike. en the as a number of new men have did not think that would be worth has to set already been appointed in their while because the amount would stage and the machiot our place. Those affected are the not be less than $10,000. of control
down aperintendents of Costoms and the incline,
The defending solicitor said ¦ wall-deserved, the bar-cycle T legraphe, the heads of the Mint that that amount was prohibitive opposed by the crowds which in ran into Mr. Macarththe pedal and the Arsenal, as well as the and unreasonable. His clients such cases coming into such via Reontact Harbour Master.
spoke only the Swatow dialect, numbers.
gather in large with one of his legh' 1" The Hmh
Sun Yat-sen has appointed Hou) and he was in the position when was severely Isser neces-Shing chee as
When the fire at the M.B.K. Commander-inne bat to see them every 15 was in progress, the police had sitating his removel the Gor-Chief of the 1st Division of th ninutes in the gaol to prepare his great difficulty
rnment Civil Hosp It was Expeditionary Ary, Li Lish. I case.
ia teeping fortunate ht
bank the crowd which took werchun of the 2nd Division and] His Worship retorted that the to throwing stones and showing
th-Chan King-ming of the 3rd.ail was meant to be prohibitive. (other signs of hostility. Just Division.
Has telegraphed It was intended to obvisto any several the latter asking him to take up thance of the prisoners getting was assaulted during the work- Similarly an Indian constable up the his duties,
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NEWS FROM PEKING.
Shanghai, April 24. Lord Birkenhead's Conference.
Four hundred employees of the Genos, April 24.
Chinese Post Office strock to Lord Birkenhead, in a speech dealing with the broad aspect of night for more wages and shorter the conference, warmly denounced "those who never gave the complain of the regalation requiring hours. They particularly com forenco a fair chance. He was confident that Barmonious them to deposit a portion of theifing conclusions could be obtained; on the other hand, fallare of the earnings in the Postal Savings conference would result in one of the blackest moments since the Middle Ages.
Russian Proposals.
Genoa, April 24. On the resumption of the expert committee dealing with Russia, the Soviets representatives submitted & document stating| that in the event of the owers granting adequate credits and agreeing to de jure recounition, the Soviets would request complete suppression of war debts and a moratorium in respect of interest due to creditors.
THE OPIUM COMMISSION.
Book.
BRITISH RECEPTION AT SHANGHAI.
(From Our Ourn Correspondent.)
Shanghai, April 24 Handreds attended the recap- tion in bonour of Sir Edward and Lady Pearce, arranged by British organisations.
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and by a large ordwd when he took Mr. d'Almada: They would note of a delinquent track-coolle, hasindirectly proposed to the Gor not go away if they were on and when an arrest was made. 87-Toment that gembling should bail.
of апе of the be again permitted in Kwa-z-
ringleaders His Worship: I don't want to the crowd again gathered at tung sod that if sake any risk.
one of the inor police Stations privilego
The reply was that defendants where the prisoner was confined, of ten million dollars will were not connebred with Swatom to the number of pearly be paid for military expenses and at all They came from Amoy, thousand.
attempt to the redemption of provincial bank: ad, in fact, took their pamaged telephone to the Yaumati Station rote. Sun Yat-sen is reported at Amoy
for belp be inclined to
baving falled. agree to Sub-Inspector Shannon, in Sergeant Neil, who was the proposal for the tim charge of the prosecution, said responsible for the arreeland was : * A Peking telegrad states that, being, the gambling concession that three of the prisoners bad (on this account the subject of according to ear reports, to last till the country is reunite", been identified. and that was this hostile demonstratina, found Chang Two-lio wi
$0. The following Heme are from enough for the prosecution scene/7-60 Bre bla revolver confefonen valko Liantair for the pi
djro-day's /thium Times ---- compromise.
Mr. d'Alaindu- raforræË, to the into the air. This hat the General Ngal Assumes Office. Beaumont case which came be-desired effect, the mob disparsing. fore his Worship last week in Ngai Bong-pink
Stating that he was resolved to Another Peking message states asumed his new office as Canton which permission was given for put an end to these asaulis on that the mediators sent by the Garrison Commissioner on 23rd it was a bankruptcy case, Mr. mornin. mate an example of one the reduction of the bail the police, Mr. Lindsell this President have proposed that the inst. A proclamation had been Almada said, and the charge of the culprits by imposing a fine Fenglien troops; which bave mide by him to the effect that h entered Shanbalkan must re-will hold the responsibility of treat,
that W Pui-foo
replicing the city in good peace KIDO his original post of and order. It is reported that a Inspector of Humas and Hapebt of regulations have been were MADY forma and that Liang Shib-yi retire made defining bis doties whic's demeanour. He was not dispos from the Premiership and beare as follow:1. The Com-ed to argue farther. The bail succeeded by Chow Tiz-chi.
would stand at $10,000. missioner chall have the The President bas declared power to control *!! tha that if the differences beteen the soldiern and polic men now Fengtien sud Chihli parties quartering in the city: 2. In
WAR MUSEUM'S FUTURE. are not soon seftted, he will order to maintain peace of the ratire.
city. the Commissioner shall the Imperist Institute should be attraction at the World Thestre
A proposal that a large part of have the absolute power to arrest occupied by exhibits from the to-night-Page 12.
"Blue Eyed Mary "is the main and punish the raisconduct of Crystal Palace citizens and soldiers according to does not mear with the approval War Museum law: 3. The Citizens of Canton of the frat-named body. In shall observe all instructions from resolution passed by the council the Commissioner; 4. The Com-of the Institute it is objected that by Messrs. Powell, Ltd.-Page 4. missioner bas the authority to the proposal wou'd not only censure telegrams and letters in involve impract cable restriction and Co. Ltd have a large selec
Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw
US. SHIPPING BOARD'S POLICY.
European Manager's Views.
Loudon, April 24.
a misdemeanour, as was that of no less than $100 with the preferred against bis clients. alternative of six waels' hard
The Magistrate said that there labour.
of mis-
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The last fancy dress dance of the season taken place at the Kowloon Theatre to-night-Page 14.
advertised by the Anderson Music Company-Page 4
Four popular dance records are
"Keltic" footwear is advertised
Sir John Jordan's Reply to Chinese Delegate.
Interviewed in regard to the statement of Mr. Chao Hsin-chu,
Geneva, April 24. the Chinese representative on the Opium Commission of the League of Nations, that while the reports of the Chinese Government com. missioners from twelve provinces or parts of provinces confirmed that poppy was again bein, cultivated to some extent, strict orders had been given for destruction of the crops when found, Sir John Jordan declared that the reports were futile, as they omitted thei most important provinces. He had evidence that in February last
Mr. Joseph B. Sheedy, European manager of the United States the Post Of: 5, The Commis-of space, but would be detrimental tion" of summer dress materials.— opiam in some quarters was being calivated over a greater area than Shipping Board, arrived at Plymouth from New York, where he has ioner shall have the power to to the work for which for many years. He estimated the present production at 25 or 30 been conferring with the Board. Haasid that organisation expenses inspect trains and steamers in Institute was erected. the per cent. of the production of 1907.
Sir John described the policy of the Indian Government in con-restriction of routes and the elimination of competition between
Europe had been reduced by 71 per cent, and advocated the the city. tinning to send opium to Hongkong and elsewhere as very unsatis- American ships. factory. The Chinese argued that if India and other cuntries were supplying Chio-se abroad with opium, why should not they grow it for Chinese at home? Betish communities in the East were of opinion that the prestige of Britain was being very seriously in- jured by this action.
WIFE OF ITALIAN MINISTER TO CHINAĴ
To Be Tried in Camera.
THE ALLEGED CANNIBALISM IN RUSSIA.
U. S. Commissioner Discredits Report.
Riga, April 24.
The United States Commissioner does not believe the report of an American relief worker having been eaten a Samara, He says that he has heard nothing of such an occurrence.”“”.
CHECKING FALL IN COTTON MARKET.
Egyptian Government as Purchaser.
Cairo, April 24.
New Commissioner of Finance biz. Chara Sau-nam, En Cam
missioner of Finance, has tender-Congratulation on the inaugura-
Page 3.
The Royal Hongkong Yacht Clab announces its arrangemanta for the bathing season. Page 4
The annual athletic sports of
ed his resignation to President tion of Governor Wa Ting-fangthe Colony take place t Happy Sun Yat sea, who has accepted it The telegram states and has issued & Presidential Governor commands the respect golf course must be ordered by
that the Valley on Saturday.-Page 4.
Tifins at the Deep Water Bay
five o'clock the previous day. Page 4
An Oldsmobile car is for anis.— Page 4.
arrived from Home and consignees The ... Glengarry bas given the usual notice on
Fage 4.
.8. R. C.00 Saturday evening There will be, a dance at the cort-Fage 4,
~Page 4 and butter Page 7.
The Dairy Farm advertise fele
Particulars of the HKVDE.
Mandate appointing Mr. T, T. of the people of the whole Cheng as the new Commissioner country: of Finance of Kwangtung Pro- The Bank Note Question-, vince. Mr. Cheng is also the Managin director of the Pro- Since the inauguration of the vincia Bank of Kvangtone.
new Governor, Dr. Wu Ting-fang Arsenal Directorship. the Kwangtung Provincial Bank The Marchesa Durazzo (wife of the Italian Minister to China),
Rome, April 24.
The resignation of General notes in the market are rapidly Chen Yang-haing, ex-Director advancing toward their former who is alleged to have attempted to murder her rival at a Peking
General of the Arsenal, bas been value at par. It is reported that hotel, has left the nursing home in which she has been detained
accepted by President Sun. In to yesterday, they gradually since she returned from China. The Marchesa was taken in a closed
view of the importance of the increased from 60 per cent. tó 90 Special caddies will be avail- motor-car to an unknown destination, probably Ancona, where she
position, President San is very per cent. The reason for thisble at' Fanling on Sunday next. will shortly be tried by the Court of Assizes in camera.
carofol in the selection of a mac.rapid restoration of the Provincia! [Some sensation was caused in Peng last year by the death of
cessor. It is reported that Mr. Bank notes to their face value is As an extraordinary measure, the Government is entering the Jui Cho-man, famous aviator the fact that a definite arrange Capt. Pietri, of the Italian Navy, who was stated to have committed cotton market as a purchaser in order to check the optinued fall and Chief of the Aviation Bureaumont has been made to produce suicide and so alleged attempt by the Marchess to kill an Italian in prices. girl at a leading hotel In the Chinese Capital, because,the latter had
of the Canton Army, has been more subsidiary coins by the rifle meeting are given on Page, supplanted the Marchesa in the Captain's regard.]
mentioned to succeed Gen. Chen Government Mint and that ss Director General of the Shek Governor Wa Ting-fang ha cheng-Arsenal.
decided to take up respon Sun and the Officials. sibility to maintain their value. Playing latest gompeii Empress A telegram had been despatch-was called by Dr. Wu, which was The Dover Patrol" at Talkoo
At noon yesterday, a conference Lodge, Kowloon-Page 4 red by President San to all the participated in by the Chairman Club to-morrow night-Pazo £, Capt. Evans is lecturing on government officials of the proof the Canton Ohaniber of Com vince instructing them to remain merce and the Chairman of the in their offices. Id the telegram, Associated Chambers of Com- etc on Friday- Page 4
Lammert B. are selling rich, the President says that his ro- merce and other prominent mer
A house is forsale on the Per tornina to Canton is to make chants of the city to discuss the
-Paze 4 Brugements for. the Northern bank note question. All those Expedition; no changes should be present pledged their support and raste regarding the various offices assistance to the Government in
The closing rate of the do of Ewangtung; and as soon as the settlement of the present on demand to-day was Zer lead the grand army to advance of Mr. T. T. Cheng as Com 2.p.m. Barometer: 59.88 everything is ready, he will then financial crisis The appointment The Weather, northward from Shiukwan. New Governor Congratulated. currently the Manager of the
missioner of Finance, who is con-perature:
Fighting Up
IRELAND ISOLATED:
Widespread Suspension Of Business.
London, April 24.
BANTAM-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF EUROPE.
French Boxer's Success.
London, April 24. At Liverpool, in a contest for the European bantam-weight championship, Charles Ledoux (France) outpointed Tony Harrison
In accordance with the Proclamation cabled on the 21st. inst, of Hanley. business is suspanded in twenty-six Counties of Ireland. It is being Lorried on in Ulster but is hampered by the cessation of communica- tions with the Free State. The isolation of Ireland as regards the United Kingdom is complete.
More Bloodshed.
London, April 24.
- ROYAL VISIT POSTPONED.
The Eague, April 24,
The King of Sweden's visit, announced for May 4th, has been Two were killed and eight wounded at Belfast during the wook- indefinitely postuoni conenquence of the deach of the Dowager od, including a woman killed by a bomb which exploded at the Dachess, Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, our of chapel midet church-goers, and a man shot dead in his honse as a reprisal for the murder of a women.
Other Telegrams on Page 2)
The members of the Provincial Bank, will also bring the matter Assembly have sent a telegram of to a estis motory the
Madam A Merariogh is dis-
To-Day's Exchange.