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SOVIET SAVAGERY CONDEMNED.
Scene in House of Commons.
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UPROAR IN JAPANESE DIET.
Free Fight Marks Closing Session.
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London, March 27. death sentences passed on the Russian ecclesiastics Tokyo, March 27.-The closing! ied a lively scene in the House of Commons. Replying to a of the forty-sixth session of the question on the subject, Mr. Ronald McNeill emphasised that the Imperial Diet came amidat free doverdment did its almost to save the ecclesiastica, and be could not fight upon the floor, in which all that anything more could be done if the Soviet were determined parties and factions participated. practise such barbarities (Loud Cheers). The Communist, Mr. New- One member of the anti-Gorera- bold, shouted an incoherent remark, which the House took to be a ment faction was somewhat badly defence of the Soviet. Mr. Jack, Jones angrily abouted that Mr. mauled because he attempted a Newbold ought to be thrown out, and suggested that he should be speech from the held as a hostage. This occasioned loud and prolonged cheers. Mr. peaching the Premier and Cabinet. Newbold declared that as cleric sentenced to death was ever put to He was pulled down, beaten and death (Laughter).
kicked, whereupon his supporters Mr. Jack Jones :-" I will put you to death."
joined in the fight. -Two members suggested the Government should notify the The Speaker ordered a recess, Soviet that the trade delegation must leave England within twenty-but upon the Diet reassembling four hours if the executions occurred. The matter was then dropped. the trouble recommenced. For Warsaw, March 27. tunately midnight struck, the Widespread indignation has been aroused by the death sentences Speaker's gavel fell and at last ed on the Russian ecclesiastics. The Polish Government has the session was ended.-Beuter. sisted diplomatic action with the object of prevoating the escutions, which the court ordered to be carried out in three daye.
THE RUHR OCCUPATION.
Evacuation Must be Gradual.
Paris, March 27. M. Poincare, speaking before the Chamber of Foreign Affairs Committes on the Ruhr Occupation Credits Bill. admitted that the economic results obtained from the viewpoint of the falfilment of pledges were trifling. He said the Reich's bed will had only pro- longed the occupation. The French and Belgian Governments fully agreed that evacuation of the occupied territories could only take place gradually, as due payments were made. Essen would only be given up when the total amounts due in respect of reparations were settled.
M. Trocquer stated that 3,500 tons of coal and coke were des patched daily. The amount would shortly be doubled. The appeal for voluntary workers in connection with railway service bad Fielded excellent results. The Committee voted the credits requested by the Governments.
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ON STRIKE.
London. March 27.
A reduction of their wages to fivepence halfpenny an hour in a fifty-four hour week has resulted in a general strike of agricultural workers in Norfolk, threatening to spread to Cambridgeshire. The farmers have declined offers of mediation, scd contend that it is impossible to meet the men's demand of a minimum of sixpence an hour and a fifty-hour week. Both sides recently approached the Goverment to take measures to relieve the agricultural depression. Mr. Bonar Law was unable to promise either protection or subsidies, and was only able to grant credit facilities to a number of farmers paying union rates, including those on the King's estate at Sandring. ham, but the union ordered no discrimination and a general strike,
ALLIES AGREE ON REPLY TO TURKEY.
London, March 27.
The Allied conference this afternoon examined the report of the expert committee on the financial and economic and other parts of the Turkish counter-proposals, and reached a complete agreement on all points. The draft text of the reply to Ismet Passa note of March 8th. was passed subject to final approval by the respective Governments. It is hoped that this will be given within forty-eight hours, when an identical note will be despatched to Coostantinople, for transmission to Angora by the British, French, Italian and Japanese representatives.
SOCIALISTS AND THE RUHR.
Berlin, March 27.
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A Shanghai Comment. Settlement Terms to be Dispute Over Alterations.
Says the Far Eastern Review Signed To-day.
An interesting tenancy dispute significant parts of the speech of (Shanghai) One of the most came before Mr. Justice Gom A ten cent per day general fiat pertz, in the Summary Court, the chairman of the Hongkong & increase, which would bring them this morning, when a Chinese Shanghai Banking Corporation on level terms with the workmen doctor, named He Hin-yeuk, the At the ordinary = general: employed in other establishments tenant of the first and second meeting of its abateholders who have been recently given a floors of $2, Mercer Strest, held in Hongkong on February with the popular, rise in pas, was claimed by the brought an action against his, denis fitters of the Taikoo Sugar landlord, Ma Kee sun.
belief that British interests who, Refinery,
have
the contrary to
steadily opposed Plaintiff's case was that de development of Canton as a deep expectations, did not return
fendant had disturbed him by water port. As we have at various to work this morning but protracted the negotiations making alterations to the pre-imes referred to this Chineer Their two representatives met mises. He claimed a declaration view, we take this opportunity of the employers this morning, that he was the tenant and an presenting the other side, which order that he be allowed to re-effectively clarifies the matter ET A meeting, at which, we
of the repairs. ter feeling between the Chinese are informed by the Chinese me full possession on the and pave the way for a much bet
Institute, it was completion Mechanics agreed that the conditions be Plaintiff also claimed damages and British, and coming, signed to-day. It appears for breach of covenant.
together on questions which have! that the rate of incresse, which Mr. F. G. Vaux appeared for long irritated the Southern Chin-}• caused some difficulty at first, had plaintiff and the defence was [ese party." been reduced to a ten cent in conducted by Mr. M. E. Lo The journal then quotes Mr. Army Team Against South
China, ST. MARY'S SCHOOL grease per day, st three dollarsOutlining plaintiff's case, Mr. Lang's speech, and continues-R
per month, for all fitters. It is Vaux referred to correspondence This is frank, clear and to the elaimed by the workmen that the that had passed between the point and is so far as The For The following have been select- increase they expect to obtain parties since Aug. 15th, 1915. On Eastern Beview has contributed ed to represent the Army on as the result of the settle that date plaintiff received towards creating soy misunder Easter Monday at Sooktapoo The results of the examination meat falls considerably short letter from Mesars. Raven and standing of British policy by pres-ground, against South Chios in Pitman's shorthand held in of other cases, in respect of which Raven, architects, giving three enting the Chinese viewpoint. Athletic Association; tick off at
now. equally glad to 4 pm. December & St Mary's behool, the recaut grant by the Nanyang months notice, without giving we are
Goal: Sat. Townsend, R. E Kowloon, have arrived from Eng Brothers Tobacco Company is any particulars of alterations. correct it. The misconception
cited as an illustration. 2 There was a letter from defendant about British
arises Backs/Cpl. Wynne and Pte. land and are as follow:-
Elementary Certificates.~~- With the signing of the agree to plaintiff asking him to quit in solely from
interpret Williams, King's Half Backs Misses Aleiths A. Hirst, Edith meat giving effect to this settle-October, 1921. Then the matter.ation
place Sgt Newton, King's, Pte. Hodg Dixon, Betty Davidson, Dorothy ment, it is expected that the was apparently dropped. Inor Article 15 of the Canton-800, King's, and Fir. Gor. Lelliott. Kowloon Railway agreement, RG.A. Forwards: Pte. Will M. Lyon, Edith Wing. Elsie fitters, who number about
September, 1922, plaintiff recsiv-
assert, probibite ams, King's, S.Q.M.S. Scully, Eileen Leonard, Mercedes Wing. bandred, will resume work to-ed another three months" notice which, they Rosario. Helena Jorge, Hortenols | marrow, -
from the architects, stating that them from constructing a spur RAO.C. Lient. Jones, King' the premises
be from the present railway line to(Captain). Mr. Gar. Castiadias, Jorge, Florence Neave and Maud
raconstructed and a new build the rivar opposite Whampoa R.A., and Gar. Cousins, B.GA White.
Reserves Back Gur.Framp to belief since the survey for the ton, R.G.A. Half MACAO.ing we intended. In October. The Chinese have inclined to the
plaintiff and in the same mouth ling 13 completed, that it was Barlow, plaintif replied to the arch day carried fat Avas 4 King For itects letter, refusing possession from the river so that no spur Green, R.G.A.
that might unless an undertaking were made fomild be built that he would be allowed to re-enable them to divert freight 50 words a minute certificate.- A report from Macao states
Canton. There has always been JAPANESE SURGEONS TO TOUR US Iterations. This Misses Eileen E. Aria, Marjorie that-Ngai Tib-ming's detachment occupy on the completion of the and traffic to deep water below
Nauss, Marie stationad at Chinshan White, Annie
bas replied to by Messrs. Deacon feeling amongst the Chinese, Baron Yoshihire Tagaki, chief Rosario, Parria Buttonjae, Lvce retreated to an unknown destina Locker, Deacon and Harston, re- that any attempt on their part to surgeon of the Tokyo Charity Oliveira, Laura Gomes. Avelination, whilst Li On-bong's troops; fusing the request. In December, develop the port of Caston would Hospital, will be included ic: x Souza and Caroline Tennyson. which were under the control the contractor wrote to plaintiff, met with opposition from British party of six doctors who will tour 80 words minute certif. of Chu Chuck-min at Waachai giving notice of the date when financial interests. This idea, the United States and Canada on opposite Macao, have entered be was going to pull down have reason to believe, originated the invitation of President George cate.-Miss Greta I. Mooney.
100 words a minute certifi Chinshan and taken over the Plaintiff, however, Continued when Dr. Sun Yat-sen drew up Edgar Vincent, of Rockefeller
Ritts Xavier, garrison.
Oo February his plans for the improvement of Foundation. rate.-Misses
It is stated that the fantan 26th. the scaffolding Was Canton and devoted as much "at- Violet Van Langenberx. Anrea Baptista. Idalia M. de Loz and gambling revenue, amounting to put up and two days Ister teation to this scheme as he did to Lena Choa.
$1,500 daily. in the Heungshan the work of pallog down com his favourite railway plans. We The students were instracted district, is the main factor inmenced. On March let, plaintiffs are also convinced that much of by Mr. T. F. O'Sullivan, F.L.P.S., causing Chu's forces in Kong solicitors wrote to the architects the initia! British antagonism to moon to clear out Ngai's troops requesting inspection of the Dr. San arose from the know-
Theory Certificate.--Misses! "eler Harrison, Eileen B UNREST NEAR Caroline Tennyson, Dorothy Goodman, Greta L Mooney, Marjorie White, Maria Prata Maria Rosario and Marjoriá Marou.
P.C.T.
Troops After Gambling
Revenue.
NEW LIQUOR RULING.
New York, March 27," The Port Surveyor has ordered that berceforth every bottle of liquor brought into the country by steamship oassenger shall be seized and a fine of five dollars per bottle be imposed on the owner, unless the passengers prove the liquor is needed medicinally, when an amount not exceeding a quart will be allowed:
were to
the landlord again wrote
in occupation.
letter
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ideas the the Chinese
News in To-day's. New Advertisements.
The Dairy Farm Company's Easter timetable is given on Page 4.
Mr. Paul Lauder has been
of several, companies during the
plans and on March 2nd, they ledge that he intended to push for- wrote to the landlord, threatening ward his scheme for the better- proceedings if the tenant were ment of Canron, and develop a disturbed, the contention being deep water port at Whampoa.
"The British position now set that the alterations did not make
new building ander the Ordin. forth so clearly by the chairman of auce. On February 28tb., the the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank-ppointed acting general manager tenant left, having locked up and ing Corporation will clear AWAY left-his furniture inside. Her all misconceptions and disabusence from the Colony of Mr. turned on March 3rd. and found the mind of Dr. Sun Yat-sen of G. Moatazue Ede.--Page 4.
Cold storage is recommended the flats open and part of his British antagonism to his pet
as a sure protection for winter faraitare gone. He slept on the scheme. Once British hostility fabrics during the summer premises on the night of March to Dr. Sun is terminated one of" 3rd-4th. and did not go there be greatest obstacles to the uni- months.-Page 7.
The Hongkong Hotel's Elec- again, as the floors were being fication of China will be eliminat. removed. Mr. Vous submitted ed. The speech of Mr. Lang, willtrical Dep. lists household and other electrical requisites on Page 4. that plaintiff, by leaving his be welcomed in more than one Furniture in the flats, was the quarter."
At the Coronet' Theatre the current attraction is "The Sheik's Wife.”—Page 12' -
SECRET GERMAN CUSTOMS BUREAU. At the conclusion of a conference between delegates of Allied and German Socialists, a communique bas been issued stating that
Duesseldorf, March 27 the delegates are unanimously of opinion that the Socialist parties
The French bare discovered a secret German customs bureau in should concentrate in their efforts with a view to eading as quickly a private house in the busiest street. They have arrested twenty-tenant of the premises. as possible the present situation in the Ruhr, and finally solving the five officials found there, also a number of German shopkeepers who reparations question, with due regard to Germany's capacity to pay..had come to pay taxes to the Germans instead of to the Freach.
DEATH OF SIR JAMES DEWAR,
London, March 27.
The losth bas occurrad of Sir James Dewar. [Sir James Dewar, who was knighted in 1904, was born in 1842,
U-BOAT COMMANDER ARRESTED
Berlin, March 27.
It is reported from Lippstadt that the French have arrested and was thus in his eighty-first year. He will always be known as Captain Steinbrinck, & U-boat commander, who figures in the list of one of the greatest scientists, especially in connection with chemistry, war criminals on decount of the sinking of the steamer Sussex in that Britain bas produced. He was co-inventor with Sir Frederick Abal of cordite, sal introduced the well-known thermos flask.]
·TRIBUTE TO A GREAT PERSONAGE.
Paris, March 27.
1916.
INTER-VARSITY GOLF CONTESTS.
London, March 27.
A stream of friends and admirers, including both distinguished
At Rye, in glorious weather, the Inter-Varsity golf matches persons and very humble folk, passed all day long through the house where Sarah Bernhardt is lying in state, amidst masses of flowers, began to day. In the foursomes Oxford beat Cambridge by 3 to 2 The Municipality is defraying the expenses of the funeral, which will matchee. The singles will be played to-morrow.. take place on Thursday. The ceremony will be a very simple one.
EVENTS IN GERMAN POLITICS.
!
Berlin, March 27. The Police have arrested two ex-officers, and Rossbach's secre- tary, on a charge of complicity in an alleged plat against the German Republic, recently discovered by the police. Rossbach, who is the head of the movement, was arrested a few days ago. The Thuringian Government has declared the extreme Nationalist party illegal.
THE EXCHANGE MÄRKET.
London, March 27.
In the exchange market French francs are at 770.75, and Belgien 89.05. Starling is quoted on New York at 4,687%.
A POPULAR ISSUE.
Londoo, March 27. Allotments of the new reasury Boads are as follow:-Large applicants receive only thirty per cent. Dealings are up to five eighths per cent. premium.
THE S.8. GLENBEG REFLOATED.
Copenhagen, March 27. The steamer Glenbeg, which was reported ashore on March 25th. has been refloated, after discharging her cargo into lighters.
(Other Telegrams on Pang. 8.)
NO LOANS FOR CANTON.
Advice from Batavia Chinese.
French couple require bedroom and partial board.-Page 4.
Particulare of forthcoming auc- tion sales appear on page 4,
LISTEN. Advertising is the elevator to prosperity.
Mr. Lo's submission was that plaintiff gave up possession of the premises. The point at issue was! bow much, if any, furniture was Ieft behind. He contended! that if the plaintiff. bad been improperly turned QU he was no longer a tenant în oc cupation and once he was not a tenant in occupation and so long The following telegram reaches as the landlord had oot served a
writ for ejectment against him as to-day-
Batavia, March 27, the Rents Ordinance could br
Hongkong Telegraph, "washed out" altogether.
Hongkong. Bis Honour-Suppose the
Pleass transmit this to Govern- tenant is turned out male fidements of Hongkong and Macao at the World Theatre in Shelter- then the landlord, is liable to Canton being without a Governed fine of $100 and damages, but ment, no party should be allowed
a loan to prolong the struggle, can the tenant get back again?
BATAVIA OVERSEAS CHINESE
Mr. Lo submitted that he.could not, and with this Mr. Vaux agreed.
Mr. Lo quoted from a recent judgment given by Mr. Justice Gompertz in support of his sub missions.
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ANTI-LOAN UNION,
In reply to farther question, The defendant, Ma Kee aun, was witness surprised the Court by called to give evidence and a mau saying he was Lao. Tuk-sang. stepped into the box and did so.
Mr. Vaux, cross-examining ---- What is your name-Ma Kes
Are you sure of that? Yes. "Mr. Vaux continued his cross examination and later, inquired who was Lan Yuk-sang.
Witness replied that he was his partner.
Mr. Lo confessed that be did not know who the witness was," Be thought he was Ma Kee-sun.
After sozie father questio
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Sincere's are showing special lines of silk shirts and neckwear,