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bot to maintain posće. But if thei Fangtian troops refrain from com- ing south, how can there be war? The Fengtien headquarters in Peking should be abolished, and Įthe people should demand this.
"In connection with the peace and safety of the Capital, (which exense the Fengtien army givea for its presence there) the polica: and the public organizations can: maintain such without the linterference OF the 439ist- ance of Fengtien. Therefore, it each military commander will hereafter control and guard his own jurisdiction. not in accordance with the orders of the Central Government and maintain ja pescaful attitude, it is unlikely that our Chihli troops will travel to the north of Shanhaikuan and fight.
"If we can no longer maintain patience and if there is nothing else for us to do, then of course it will be necessary for us to protect ourselves. And then who will be responsible for warfare if it breaks out? You will all know and you can answer yourselves.
MILLIONS OF DEBTS AND
YET MORE.
"China's troubles of to-day date
FRIDAY, APRIL 28. 1923.
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kai attempted to make himself monarch. And who was bis chief [supporter? Liang Shib-yi. Loans have constantly been contract d and to-day they amount to thon- sands of millions of dollars. The people of the country cannot pay back these debts, and their so09 and grandsons will have to be responsible for their repayment. But Liang still thinks there is not enough debt. and Chang T-o-lin i stil supporting this robber (traitor) who is injuring the country and the people and selling by auction the last rights of the Chinese people.
"These two now are trying to use military force to make the people bead their knees to them. When we look into their actions.) we shall find at the bottom of their hearts, they are only work- ing for their own selfsh in- terests."
PRINCE AND THE JAPANESE PRESS.
Address to Newspapermen.
Tokyo on the 17th inst. the Prince of Wales received repres entative correspondents of various news agencies and news- papers.
The following is the address delivered by the Prince
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"I need not say how much 1) have been looking forward to my visit to this beautiful country of unity for not only I, but the how delighted I
to find citizens of China will rise and myself at last on Japanese soil as drive them away. Most people, the guest of His Imperial Majesty I am sure, will agree with me. the Emperor; and the fact that I The War Lords' Manifestoes. GOD KNOWS MY HEART. I am able to renew my friendship General Chang Tso-lin, in an "Apropos of national unifica- this country as he has seen mine,
with the Prince Regent, and see, open telegram, states in part-tion: I have no plans to make is
I have nothing "The republic bas been e-
source of to Bay in gratifcation to me. tablished for 10 years but China this regard, for I
leave it "The reception that the citizene has been divided for a long time to the elders, the upright of Tokyo have given me not only on and there are troubles every year. and the patriotic citizens of the the day of my arrival but on every UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS. The country has been divided country to decide how and when occasion on which I have driven, into sections by certain political the conference shall be called and through the streets of your great THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- parties who are oat for their own how the laws shall be fixed.
capital has touched me more benefit and who work under the "I am not supporting any than I can say, and I would like cloak of acting in accordance single person, nor am I support specially to mention the wonder with the law. Militarists treat ing any political party, neither ful welcomes I have been receiv- the places which they govern as am I a member of any political ing during the last few days from their own personal property. party or an enemy to any in- the children of Tokyo, which will "Chins was the centre of icter dividual, for God knows what is be one of the most lasting and est during and immediately in my heart, but I am an enemy happiest recollections that I shall following the Washington Con- to the enemies of my country."
carry away with me from Japan. ference. Should we continue to
WU PEI-PO'S REPLY.
"You, Gentleman, can convey fight among ourselves, foreigners General Wu Pei-fu, in an open my appreciation to a far wider will treat us as a laughing-stock. teligiam received in Shangbai, audience than my I, therefore, am extremely sad on states:
OWD Voice! this account. I, who have been of old, there has been a saying in again for the manner in which Ever since the days could reach. I thank you once & militarist for more than balf of Chins that if there is warfare, it you have referred to my visit my whole lifetime, have suffered is very dangerous. Now many and I am glad to have been able mach and bave undergone many will ask why I do not act in to receive you, here to-day." troubles. but when I look at China accordance with this teaching. Mr. Shiba, of the Yorodzu, TB: "I have attacked Liang Shib-plying on behalf of the Press, said to-day my agony is by far bitterer than ever before.
yi (the Peking Premier) because
We, the zepresentatives of
Being afraid that Chins, like he is a danger to the republic Tokyo newspapers and newe zu aged house, will tumble to and because he is a traitor, selling agencies, desire to express grate- pieces if no renovation is made, our national rights to foreigners.ful thanks for the honours which and realizing how unhappy the Apropos of the Fengtien your Royal Highness has been people are, I have resolved to clear army. I have already made a graciously pleased to confer upon away all obstacles to re-unifica trtement. Everybody knows that us to-day. Permit me to assure tion of the country by leading my I have given way much to General your Royal Highness that we will troops into Peking as the first Cbang Tao-lin. Our Chibli troops do step towards setting our house in have up to the present not been sojourn as agreeable sa possible."" our utmost to make your order. I hope thus to use military moved single foot, but the. force to bring about national Fengtien armies have been continuously paaBing south
unity.
GALLERY.
If there are any persons who of Shanhaikuan and are becoming PICTURES FOR IRISH NATIONAL ncite to injure the country anda menace to us. Who is in the harm the people, if there are any right and who is for peace, the who break the laws of our country people themselves can see. and who rob the people by com- CHIHLI SEEKS NO WAR, mandeering their money and "Many telegrams have been property, we shall treat such as received daring the past few days obstacles in the way to national orging us not to resort to arms Dublin.
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District. Forecast.
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The same
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3 Bouth coast of The same
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T. J. CLAXTON, Director.
ELK. Observatory, April 28, 1922.
METEOROLOGICAL.
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qo date.
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M. E. F. AIRKY,
Superintendent. Hongkong. April 27, 1922.
Hongkong, April 28, 1922,
Highest open Bir
Temperature on the 27th 69
Lowest open sir
Temperature on the 28th-69
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