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UPROAR IN FRENCH CHAMBER.
British Press Strikes Serious Note.
AND BETƑERAD SATUKDAY, JANUARY 13, 1923.
GEN. DEGOUTTE PROCLAIMS MARTIAL LAW;
Beuters Service.)
Paris, December 12. At the conclusion of M. Poincare's speech the Socials, Blu, endeavoured to protest against the French measures, but was barely beard among the angry expostulations, necessitating a suspension the Vitting. After the resumption, Erlich, the anti-Communist, ***ested at the conduct of the Communists making speeches in Ger Pay implying that they were in the pay of Germany. Calling out Judas! Cauturier threw a handful of coppers in the speaker's face, whom he taunted with quitting the Communist party. An uprosti ensued, and the sitting was again suspended. The Chamber was cleared, after which it resumed, and voted in favour of the Govern ment, at cabled earlier, postponing interpellations until February
London. January 12.
2nd.
THE BANQUE -INDUSTRIELLE
French Senate Approves Reconstruction.
(Reuter's Serrice.)
Paris, January 12. The Senate has voted in favour of the reconstruction of the Banque fodustrielle de Chine.
A private telegram received locally states that the Senate, by an immense majority, voted in favour of the allocation of the Boxer Indemnity for the reopening of the Banque Industrielle under the management of the Banque Francaise de Gerance}
SOVIET COURTING CHINA.
Suggests Defensive Alliance.
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It is always pleasing to
SMASH.
Drivers In Court this Morning.
|review a publication that appeals The manslaugthar charge. so ons owing to its rol merit. It which it was first indicated would
is with pleasure, therefore, that we write this notice of a new
that journal
smanates
from
an eminent naturalist, and Joho
well-known sinologue. C. Ferguson, Pb, D., an equally
be preferred against the two chauffoars concerned in the recent
The Assistant Crown Solicitor informed the Magistrate that the charge would now be one of reck- lass and furious driving. The prisoners, Ting Mow, driver of car No. 46, and Tani Fat, of car No. 118, were remanded for till Monday on bail of $100 wach.
the death of Lt-Commander News comes to hand to-day Shanghai. It is the official organ motor par smash which resulted in from our Canton correspondent of a recently formed society in of a further retreat, by the Can the North dealing with science Hooper. R.N., after the verdict tonese forces on the West River, and art in China, and is entitled given by the jury in the inquest,
Court this morning. but at the moment the invading The China Journal of Sciences withdrawn at the Police troops appear to be strengthening and Art. The asces of the λ sufficient their forces before proceeding editors are alone
guarantee of the contents they further. London, January 12.
are Arthur De C. Sowerby, FZS The Cantonese
ia troops The Morning Post correspondent at Helsingfors states that the
withdrew for Bolshevik papers announce tha: the Soviet has proposed to China a Shinbing
reasons. In the first place, they defensive alliance against Japan and other capitalistic States.
The Soviet is willing to relinquish the Boxer Indemnity and all resented the strict order from
The Journal is in two sections, While the French Press generally supports M. Poincare's
Manchuria, except in her territory.
Then they complained of receiv covering art and science respec- ing no pay. added to which tively, and the first number, issued placarded all over the country, a note of deeper anxiety is sounded
rumour came through that at the beginning of this month, is by the British Press which comments on the possible conrequences
strong force of Yunnan troops full of moet interesting matter, of A RUBBER COUNTER-BLAST. of accusation of the Rubr, not merely to Germany but to France as
was ou the way to blockade value to all who sake the least) wall. The latter's isolation in her action is emphasised, and it is
Shiubing from the north. The inrellectual interest is things noted that the original scheme of economic occupation is stready
The arts section in- The well-known merchants, Messrs. Sanderson, in their weekly Cantonese troops thereupon re-Chinese. overshadowed by the possibility of an extension of military measures. in consequence of the removal of the Ruhr coal syndicate's head-market review, quote figures contesting Mr. Hine's statement, cabled fused to obey orders and quickly cludes an article quarters to Hamburg. The French Press to-day significantly de
speech, which the Senate has paid the distinction of ordering to be Pris, leges regarding the import of Russian goods into Mongolia and headquarters against gambling.
London, January 12.
clares that this step won't proit the German industrials in further Testerday, that the prospective supply of rubber will be insufficiens retreated, leaving considerable landscapiats by Dr. Ferguson,Į negotiations which may be opened, and Germsay will alone af to mbet the probable consumption. They show there will be a sur ammunition and provisions be- and contributions on the Chinese has been extensively exploited by the American manufacturer. by the now plans necessitated for distribution of coal to the Allies Plas margin of over fifty per cent, and allege that the rubber planter hind.
of the possibility of American consumers losing control of the plant- The Maychester Guardian is of opinion that Germany may be They attribute the Americas anti-restriction campaign to the fear
ing industry. reduced to a state of dissolution, and as in the case of Austria, active intervention by the League of Nations would be the only altar- native to widespread starvation.
and neutrais
According to a Washington message, the whole world situation is officially regarded as depending on the events in Gerusoy, and the sim of the American Government is to do.its utmost to prevent further friction and misunderstanding at this critical period.
The First Effects.
SIKI DEPRIVED OF TITLES.
Paris, January 12. An emergency committee meeting of the International Boxing Union has decided to deprive Battling Siki of his championship titles of world's light-heavy weight. European light-heavy weight and European heavy weight, and also to organise contests for these
Berlin, January 12. The price of German coal is being increased immediately by championships. fifty per cent, and the miners' wages by about sixty-eight per cent
Paris, January 12.
THE LITHUANIAN ADVENTURE.
the river,
*
BELILIOS PUBLIC
SCHOOL
On Chinese Distribution of Prizes at
Queen's College. idea of garden and on the Cantonese forces further up collecting of old Chinese porce-f There was a large gathering of parents of pupils Takhing. zt
on lain. Mr. Sowerby writes on the pupils and
Betilios the of biological research, or
Public hearing that the rear troops; value
for Girls ia the bad withdrawn, also begao Dr. Lien Teb (of Manchurian School
of Queen's College this. to retreat, fearing that their plegue fame) desils interestingly hall
when with the tarbagan or Siberian forenoon.
the priz supply base would be cut off.
competant for the 1922 session were
Mrs. by
Cland
Mrs. Severn was accompanied
As a result of these movements, marmo; and other retreated to B point below jacts, such as fresh-water fishing Severa.
the Cantonese troops had contributors write on diverse sub- distributed
the Yuanan and tore in Foties Province, the on the dais by the Hon. Mr. E. A. arrival of Shinbing two days before the near Shangbai, migration, sericul-
wangsi forces The latter are beetles of Shantung, correlated Irving. Director of Education. reported to have set fire to many factors in a chrysanthemum-1 ke The report for the year having. hills on the way down, as well flower, and the geology and been read by the headmistress mineral resources of Shantung Miss Clarke, the pupils want to have robbed several villages.
Most of the articles are accom-up to receive their prizes, which. The Cantonese troops at Sam- The Reparations Commission to-morrow will consider the Ger
London, January 13. shui have now been paid in cash pani d by excellent illustrations were graciously distributal by man request of a moratorium for 1923. It is considered essential
and several notes on biology
a hearty vote of thanks at the that a decision be reached before January 15, when five hundred
Reuter learns that the British Government is associating itself and they are reported to he vers There are, besides the above. Mrs. Severu, who was accorded million gold marks will be due from Germany. It is understood the
also matter of special interest toi In the course of the report it French scheme will be on the basis of a discussion.. There is no with the Freach Government in protesting to Lithuania against the elsted. When further reinforce-
Sir John Bradbury is incursion at Memel. It is expected a British cruiser wit be desments arrive, it is ezi ected that geology, reviews, etc. There is conclusion.
they will begin a counter-attack-members of the Shaughai Chemiess mentioned the the school indication of any counter-proposals hitherto.
Од the other band. the cal Society, who have made this last year, for the B.st time in its attending, but whatever his attitude the Commission will probably patched to Memel.
invading troops are said to be Journal their official organ. history, gained a distinction in adopt the French scheme.
Berlin, JaLuary 12.
"
THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
The French General Simon has met representatives of the
Washington, January 13. Stinnes. Thrason and Krupp interests, and mining inspectors and
The Army Appropriations Bill, as reported to the House of other officials, at Easen, and informed them that the coalmines must henceforth take instructions from the occupying authorities. Representatives, provides for the same number of troops as last
The latter, who year-125.000 enlisted men and 12,000 officers. who would collect data and examine the managers, were not present point out the serius difficulties if they be com- pelled to deliver reparations coal after the German Government has declared it will not pay for such, as they will thereby be unable
to pay wages.
Essen, January 12.
NEW CUBAN LOAN.
Havana, January 12. Mess- Morgan were the highest bidders, namely 99.77 per cent. General Degoutte has proclaimed martial law throughout the for the Cuban Loan of Sitty million dollars at 516 per cent, repay- newly-occupied territory. The German laws however will remainable in thirty years. in force. The newspapers will continue to publish, bat will be liable to be penalised for provocative articles. was being transacted uninterruptedly, the only inconvenience ex- perienced being the commandeering of the main buildings. The French Rhine flotilla has entered the harbour of Ruhrori.
Some Minor Demonstrations.
Business to-day
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RUSSIAN CONCESSION TO KRUPPS.
Berlin, January, 12. It is announced that the Russian Government has ratified large agricultural concession to Krupps in South Russia.
CARPENTIER v. BECKETT.
Paris, January 12.
Berlin, January 12.- In order to avoid disturbances, the police probibited open-air demonstrations arranged for January 14 in order to protest against the French occupation. Small crowds in various parts of Munich last night attempted to farret out foreigners in the restaurants, but
A contract has been signed for a Carpentier-Beckett Sight were frustrated by the palice. The latter also moved on a large drowd demonstrating opposite a hotel at Musich which the Allied London in the first fortnight of May. control commission were lodging. The Prussian ministry has sup- pressed the Nationalist Association of therman Soldiers on the ground that it has anti-Republican tendencies.
A message from Essen says Stinnes, Thyssen and other in-
(Other Telegrams on Päne 2.j
dustrial magnates have approached British collieries regarding the RECENT MOTOR CHASE. possibility of obtaining credit for the purchase of a considerable qantity of coal, in order to mitigate the consequences of the! French seizure of the Ruhr.
The French advance in the Ruhr has given a Billip to the English The Prisoners Remanded. coal trade, and prices are rising. The Monmouthshire pits are
The four men arrested by two already booming with activity. A ruember of the German coal syndicate says he believes there will be a dearth of fuel in Germany, Chinese policemen after a chase and consequently large importations of coal from England. French in a hotor car along Pokfulam buyers are also enquiring here in case of a falling off in supplies Road, were charged before Mr. J. from the Rubr. Large quantities are still being exported to America R. Wood this morning with par- in anticipation of a miners' strike there.
Dusseldorf, January 12.
General Degoutte states there will be no further advance unless Germany provokes France and the Allies.
EVENTS AT LAUSANNE.
KING'S REGIMENT.
awaiting the arrival of more men before proceeding further, and if no settlement is reached within there will be heavy fighting couple of days it is expected that tween Samshui and Shinning.
DAY BY DAY.
English in the "Locals" in both The China Journal of Science the Senior and Junior divisiocs.
A number of pretty baskets of and Arte" is to be published six
sure sweets made by the girls of the bethat all who read this first nu-cookery class were presented to“-
times a year, and we are ber will be looking forward to the the visitor. The full report and March issue. It is a publication list of prize-winners is held over that should appeal to residents in for our next insce.
all parts of China, and even the non-scientific reader will find much valuable information con- The make tained in its pazes. up is atractive, and the paper "The Powder Puff" are to and printing are of a high stand- give a farewell performance aard. The annual subscription to the Theatre Royal on Monday the Journal is $10 Merost free right at popular prices-63. $2 (single copies $2 Mex.), and the aand $1. Booking is at Moutrie's publishing offices are at 103, Ben
Building, Shanghai.
During blasting operations yesterday afternoon on Conduit Road, two coolies were acciden-
in tally injured by a discharge and had to be taken to the Govern ment Civil Hospital.
NO COURT.
!
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
The names of the competitors in the Married v Single golf match at Fanling on the 14tb. inst, are given on page 4.
The annual show of the Hong- kong Horticultural Society takis place on the 22nd. prox-Pago 4. A notice of interest to the mam bers of the ladies' section of the Clob Royal Hongkong Golf appears on page 4
In accordance with trafic
Closed but Never Opened regulations,certain thoroughfares
police that investigations into It is thought possible, though no was taken into stody, and he Chief Justice had not tamed up
be charged before the
other cases might be pro- official intimation has yet been will
will be temporarily closed to traffic.-Page 4.
A godown is to let on the.. waterfront at Mongkok.-Page 4.
LISTEN! Customers prefer to deal with atoren that advertise.
Sergeant Andrews in the course of a search yesterday aboard'
- A Bankruptcy Court was dos the President. Madison, on its arrival bere, discovered a large to have been beld this morning. quantity of arms in the steerage, at 10.30 a.m. There were four New Colonel Appointed.
comprising one: revolver, one cases down on the list and, in bolster, 300 rounds of ammuni. addition to the Official Receiver, one there were six solicitors waiting! Local Command Orders contain tion," -two Lager pistols. an extract from the London Gazette Mauser, ope Colt, as well as an-in Court for the businese to begin
W.A. to the effect that Major and other lot of ammunition consist-Nothing happened, however.
Blake, ling of over 300 rounds No At 10.45 one of the solicitore Brevet-Colonel
Consignees are notified of the C.M.G., D.S.O. from the Wiltshire arrests were wade in this case, went out for a smoke and a stroll
along the corridors. Fs soon arrival of the "President ticipation in an armed highway Regiment, is to be Lieutenant but following the discovery of robbery. It was thought by the Colonel of the King's Regiment. six rifle magazines a Chinese reappeared and said that the Madison"-Page 10.
Bayley & Co., Ltd. have yet. Aminutes to electry the bipments of Buss whole of deals Court withLLESTEMTkanie Ale.-Page 6 ductive of further information received, that Colonel Biske may Magistrate in due course.
exceptione solicitor (Wing The President Grant” has. regarding the activities of the be posted to Hongkong in com
mained chatting with our refer arrived with caro. Consigzines prisoners, but apparently the mand of the 2ad. Battalion King's!
left the Court and promedare given the usual notice on identification parades held with Regiment, in Baccession to Col
the corridors. Then, apparen1 page 10. the view to establishing their cos-lonel Hyslop, who recently retired. nection with previous outbreaks Brevet Colonel William Alan
somebody got anxious and The "Powder Puffs" are appear-- General Bramwell Booth, head gezted telephoning sidechiefing at the Star Theatre-pages 4 armed crime were not succese Blake was educated at Charter-
house and entered the Army of the Salvation Army, arrived in Justice to see if the ppt was and 12.
Consignees are notified of the Inspector Kent, the prosecuting (Liverpool Regiment) in 1899. He Colombo from Home on Deo. 18th. going to held at all. dicame police officer, this morning could was appointed to the Wilts. Re-He travelled on the Macedonia, back that the Courtwould be arrival of the s.s. "Australien."
fourth giment in the following year was On arrival at the jetty the Gen-adjourned untill Moday morning, Page 4. was identified as having made Captain in 1905 and Staeral was accorded a civic recep at 11 o'clock. been concerned in one of the Captain'in 1914. For his services tion by the Mayor of Colombo and
The Court Usher, properly. armed robberies
proceeded in Kennedy in the European War he was the Colombo Municipal Council- Road, and bad been before the mentioned in despatches, won the lore. He then addressed the large gowned, then
the Chief Justice at recent D.S.O., was given the C.M.G. crowd present and expressed his announce in Court:-"The Bank- Criminal Sessions, but owing to decoration and promoted Brevet pleasure at seeing/bem. He said ruptcy Court stands adjourned the fact that the only evidence Colonel. He is 44 years of age he had keenly looked forward to until Monday morning at 11 offered was that of the complain- and in 1919 be married a daughter this visit. After the address the o'clock. The solicitore grad The M.C.C. compiled 248 (Russell 49, Woolley 45, and Mead 48). But, he had to be given the benefit of the late Mr. John Harrison General left for the G.D., where their papers, the reporter closed Packard, of wafleld Hall, North be will be in residence during his his note book, and the gathering
dispersed at 11.05 .. Walsham.
stay in Colombo. Billing took 7 wickets for 95 rons. Stumps were drawn owing to of the doubt and discharged.
The case was remanded. bad light.
Lausanne, January 12..
It is learned that as a result of Hassan Bey's visit to Angora, whecce he has just returned, the National Assembly, although it "considers Ismet Pasha weak, has fully empowered him to make the
best possible arrangements.
This morning's meeting of the sub-commission dealing with fiscal matters adjourned owing to a Turkish objection that they only Say w.re unable to agree with the Allied proposals.
M.C.C. v. SOUTH AFRICA.
Pietermaritzburg, January 12. The start of the malch was delayed until 12.30.
There was a
wet wicket. A total of two thousand persons attended. The sky
was overosat,
man
that the
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p.m.