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1923.
日三十月五
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SERIOUS ARM D ROBBERY:
ACCIDENT ON ELEVATED RAILWAY.
Two Cars Topple Over in Brooklyn.
MANY KILLED AND INJURED.
(Reuters Service.)
New York, June 25,
A terrible accident occurred in an elevated railway in one of the busiest sections of Brooklyn through the toppling over of a two car train. At present it is estimated that six persons were killed and 40 injured. The first car fell on a couple of motor-cars in the street below, dragging the second along,
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Witnesses say that one of the axles of the forward car appeared to break, causing the first car to slip over, partly demoliching the elevated structure in ita fell.....
The only previous time a train has fallen in a New York street was fifteen years ago, in Manhattan.
The two cars were partially telescoped and broken électric wires caused a fire, but the flames were quickly extinguiebed..
MORE REPARATIONS WRANGLING.
Newspaper's Sensational Pablication.
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MISSIONARIES DROWNED.
Fatal Canoe Trip,
Hankow, June 25-Two Ameri
missionaries, Mr. James Laubach and Mr. T. E. Winter left Yochow on Saturday by canoe. Later the paddies and a helmet were found and then the bodies recovered. There are no details to hand.-Reuter,
THE FEKING CRISIS.
Tsao Kun Propagandist Busy.
Peking, June 25. Pien Shou ching, chairman of the Chibli Provincial Assembly, who is now the chief propagandist working for the slection of Tsao
Kan, arrived here yesterday,
It is now reported that Pien Shou-ching will be busy among members of Parliament.
London, June 25. Whilst the Anglo-French reparations conversations are hamper. ed by the delay in the Belgian Cabinet reconstruction, according to the Paris newspapers there has been a slight modification of the standpoints on both sides, which resulted from a lengthy conver-
It is reported that 20 more sation between Lord Crewe and M. Poincare at the Quai D'Orsay members of Parliament have re- yesterday. "
Meanwhile, however, indignation has been aroused in Paris by turned to Peking, but it is not the publication of the Observer's translation of a long, confidential believed that a Parliamentary report dated April 16th, 1923, sent to Paris by the French High Com- quorum will be securad-Cour. missioner in the Rhineland, showing the French relations with the lesy Daily Bulletin.“ notorious Doctor Dorten, leader of the separatist movement in the Rhineland, urging the French Government to conciliate him in view of the fact that the idea of a Rhineland Republic.is no longer a chimera, but has entered the domain of probable events." The Fresc, Foreign Minister has formally denied 'the existence of such a document: The Temps describes the publication as a sharp attack on France on the very day a critical conversation was proceeding in Paris. The Matin declare the object of the Observer's manoeuvro is to facilitate an Anglo German combination, financed by the English banks, with a view to the establishment of a Rhineland and Rubr
subsidised
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to provent French influence establishing itself definitely in the Rhine. Discussion in Britain.
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London. June 25, *** It is authoritatively declared in London that the, Matin story, as cabled earlier, is merely a repitition by the tale published last April, when it was officially and categorically denied.
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In the House of Commone, replying to Mr. Ramsay Macdonald with regard to the Observer's Rhineland document, Mr. Baldwin said the Government had no knowledge of the authenticity or otherwise of the document, and did not propose to make any representations to France or the other Allies in connection therewith.
Berlin, June 25, DrGunn, speaking-at-Koenigeberg emphasised that the spirit of resistence of the Rubr population is undiminished. No Govern. ment order, as the French demanded, could terminate the situation. created by the will of the people. He hoped the whole German people would preve equally unbreakable in the payment of repara- tions, on the condition that Germany's economic freedom be thereby egóured.
PRESIDENT HARDING ON DRINK EVIL
Favours More Rigorous Prohibition.
Denver, June 25. President Harding, in a speech, expressed the opinion that any change in prohibition would be in the direction of more effective Cenforcement. Much evidence was reaching Washington that some States were disposed to abdicate their police authority to enforce prohibition; also there was a general misconception that the Federal Government was responsible for enforcement, whereas it was not equipped as a maker of enforcement locally effective. If, however, the burden of enforcement continued to be thrown on the Federal Government, it would be necessary to create a costly Federal police authority, which would be inevitably regarded as intrusion on local authority, with possibilities of disaster. He concluded by stating. that lawless drinking was becoming a menace to the nation,
INTERNATIONAL AIR CONGRESS.
Future Aeronautical Developments.
London, June 25.
The seventh International Air Congress was opened in London this morning by the Prince of Wales, and was attended by Sir Samuel Hoare the Duke of Sutherland, and a large, distinguished gathering of representatives of sixteen countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Holland, China, Japan, India, and Afghanistan, and by the High Commissoner for Australia, and
The Prince of Wales, welcoming the delegates, emphasised the great, possibilities of civil aviation, especially in developing inter- national goodwill. The Duke of Sutherland said the world was on the eve of great advances in aviation, with the development of inter national civil and commercial aeronautics on a scale hitherto un- realised, and the evolution of the popular, cheap, light aeroplane.
WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMENCE.
Bad Weather Hinders Play:
- London,, June 25.
Man Billed; Another Wounded.
A gang of armed robbers who broke into a shop at Samahu po last night, shot two of the fokis, billing one, and made their escape when the alarm was raised.
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Further Acknowledgments,
AFTER THE BALL.
An Ipoh Tragedy. (Our Own
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pore, June 25 A distressing tragedy is reported from Ipoh, A European, Mr. Scott Robinson, returned home $100 after a dance and fell asleep on his 10 lounge with a lighted table lamp nearby. He awoke and found the amp overturned and his clothes in fames. He fought the Zames himself and then walked to hou pital, where he died youterday of serious burns and shook,
We desire to acknowledge with Despite the persistence of grateful thanks the following rumours to the contrary, it donations towards the Telegraph doubted in many quarters whe-
London Hospits! Fund - thers compromise between Dr. Sun Mrs Bowdler... Yat een and General Chan King Mr. M. Gregory ming can possibly be effected. Previously received £10 and: 110
As to the cause of the present Six, men came into the shop, rumours, it is stated that in view
Total: £10 and $:20 which is used for retailing fire of the Presidential crisis in the_We once more appeal to our wood and charcoal, at No. 33 North, Dr. Sun wishes to ornate, a readers to support this most Nam Cheung Street, at about 9 new Government in Canton, with deserving. Fund. The London p.m., and, stating that they were himself a President, at the same flospitel is doing s magnificent on a search for illicit arms, pro-time offerings prominent pasi-work in the relief of sickness and ceeded to ransack the place. tion to General Chan,
suffering, and further funds are Doubtful as to their authority, the On the other hand, it is, stated
keenly needed. accountant was about to walk that General Chan is quite oppos- Out of the door when he was led to this idea, and that he wishes pulled back and looked up in the to control civil and military kitchen. Opening a back entrance affairs in Kwangtung, leaving HONGKONG-BUILT SHIP. be made his escape on hearing Sun and his followers to realise the discharge of firearms, and their aims outside the province.
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RUBBER RESTRICTION.
New Bill Passed. (Our Own Correspondent).
Singapore, June 25,
The new Rubber Bill was intro- duedd in the Legislative Council to-day. It institutes restrictions
and Penang by means of export permitted
The Attorney General stated it
from the street outside raised the It is reported, further, that The "Rhexenor's" Splendid of export of rubber from Singapore alarm. When the police arrived, Sun's followers, are divided they found the gang had cleared
smongst themselves that, one countant was lying Ilfeless on off. A young brother of the party is in favour ofa the ground, with several wounds compromise.. with Chan...... and Hongkong has a special inter- was apparent that the infringement the other is strongly opposed est in the Blue Funnel steamer of commercial freedom was very in his head and obest Another
thereto. The latter favour Chan's Rhexenor, inasmuch as she was dear to the traders of these cities, foki was shot in the left forearm.forces being driven from the built at the well-known Taikoo but it was a question of high man was taken East River district and thon a shipyard at Quarry Bay. That fact policy. Also transfer licences. to the Government Civil Hospital. start made on another expedition invests with peculiar satisfaction were prohibited. Detectives are actively working against the North, the splendid run which this vessel The Bill passed all stages with-
Information from General bas jdet made on her maiden run out opposition. Chan's party is that he has from Liverpool to the East, Sha neither come to an understand arrived in port last evening, bring- ing with the Kwangel General,ing the London mails via Brindisi Shum Hung-ying, nor bsa he of May 29th. She did the run from consented to a veconciliation Liverpool to Hongkong in the ex- with Sun, as either plan, would cellent time of 30 days, and the heavily burden the province with last part of the voyage, from Singapore to this port was military expenditure.
covered at average speed of 15 knots, despite the fact that bad weather was run into. This is particularly good, remem WEST RIVER OUTLOOK. bering that at the launching of
ROYAL MAIL STEAMER ASHORE,
Breaking Up on Bermuda Reefs.
Hamilton (Bermuda), June 25. The Royal Mail steamer Caraquet, from Halifax, went og the reefs to the north of Bermuda. It is believed she is breaking up. Tags have gone to take off the passengers.
THOSE BROKEN LIQUOR SEALS.
London, Jube 25.
In the House of Commone, replying to Viscount Curzon, Mr. Baldwin said the Government saw no ground for protest against the breaking of the seals on the liquor rooms in British liners, at New York. The British custome seals on dutiable ships stores taken from Britain in bond were in nowise inviolable, except in British waters. Foreign customs seals were habitually broken when necessary in British waters.
REPRESENTATION OF THE SMALLER COLONIES.
London, June “25;
More Forces Against Sun.
the boat in June it was stated that she was only expected to-do
14 knots. Thus her bulldera hopes have already been more than justified..
TO-DAY:
Closing Erchango Zo. 9. 1/16. Barometer 2p.m. 29,66, Temperature 2 p.m.- 81- Humidity 2 p.m. 82. High Tide 8.42 pm Lov Water 2.22 p.m.
Lighting Up-Time. 7.11 p.m.
LISTEN."
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News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Consignees are notified of the arrival of the a.. Rboxenor.”- Page 4 version Regarding the situation on the
It was in June of last year that: The soreen version of the West River, to-day's news from Canton is to the effect that Lak the Rhezonor was launched at popular comedy "Twin Beds is Wing-ting and Lum Chun-ting Talkoo. She is the third boat of being shown at the Coronet have received instructione from over 5,000 tone built at thir Theatre-Pages 7 and 12.
modera yard for the Blue Tunnel Arts and Crafts, Ltd,, Invite Wu Pel-fu and, having been sup Line, and is the largest steamer architects, builders and others in- plied with more ammunition and money, they are collecting strong ever constructed in Hong terosted to visit their studios forces in Wuchow and despatch: kong or China. Her dimen- Page 4 ing them daily to Dosing. The sions aro-Length, 477 Fest Cantonese commander in Shin-Cicches; breadth over all, hing has called all the avail- 58 feet 4 inches, depth, 55 feet In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Norton Griffiths, Capt. able troops from various districts, 3 inches. Her total groas ton- the Hon. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore said he would represent at the as well as new recruits, to page is 8,040, with a dead weight much that no one can tell him Imperial Economic Conference the Colonies and Protectorates, strengthen the defences in this carrying capacity of about 10,000. much.
It is believed that She is equipped with Parsons including the emalior islands. He did not propose that the mandated locality.
“The Lavender Bath Lady” is territories should be separately represented, but if questions affecting severe fighting will take place in latest turbines, capable of
the course of a few days, developing a total shaft horse the title of the current attraction them arose he would do his best to safeguard their interests.
power of 6,509, and her boilers at the World Theatre-Page 12, As to the North River froat, work at a pressure of 220 iba.
Mackintosh & Co., Ltd are whilst it is true that the Northern
Such a ship is a tribute to the, I showing latest styles in Panama troops have retreated towards work of which the Taikoo yard | bate.-Page 8. Ying Tak they have been sub is.capable, and it is clear from Particulars of forthcoming auc
The her latest performance that the tion sales are given on Page 4 Yunnanese, being inferior in Rhexenor is in every way well At the Star Theatre "No Woma The Soviet announces that Patriarch Tikhon signed a declaration strength, are making no attempt up to the standard of the Home Knows" it the main feature. repudiating his past conduct, and declaring be has been the tool of monarchists. He expresses his loyalty to the Soviet, and appeals that this be considered at his forthcoming trial.. It id generally believed here that any such recantation is due to the effects of torture.
SOVIET'S SUCCESSFUL TORTURE METHODS.
Riga, June 25.
RUSSIA'S EXTERNAL TRADE.
Moscow, June 25,
Signor Piacentini, the new Italian commercial agent, has arrived. M. Herriot and other members of the Franch commercial mission here are actively preparing for the participation by French firms in the Nijni-Novgorod fair in August.
DUTCH STEAMER MEETS WITH MISHAP,
Madras, June 25, The Dutch steamer Sloterdijk believes her propellor his fouled a wire ninety miles from here, and is communicating with the Datch steamer Andijk to take her in tow.
DUTCH INDIES LOAN AT A DISCOUNT.
London, June 25,
ašituted by new arrivale.
to attack.
MR. ERIC MOLLER IN HONGKONG.
The Shipping: Control Profits.
Mr. Eric Moller, president of Messrs. Moller and Co., of Shang- hai, is on a visit to Hongkong. Elsewhere in our issue to-day appears a letter written by Mr. Moller to a Shanghai päpur, în connection with his allegations against the Hongkong Govern mont over its requisitioning of the ships belonging to Messra Moller and Co, and the Colonial Secretary'e subsequent statement} to the Press.
A representative of the Tele Dealings commenced in the Dutch Judian loso st one half pot | graph saw Mr. Moller this mora- cent. discount, and later one and a half, and fiolehed at one per cont,
discount.
RUSSO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS:
Riga, June 25,
A message from Moscow states that Joffe has been officially The Wimbledon lawn tennis championships operied in dismal appointed the Soviet representative in the Russo-Japanese negotia esther. Play was timed to start at two o'clock. Thousands of tions.. people, many of whom were present before ten in the morning, waited. in pouring rain till five, when the first of the four international con tre-court matches was begun, Godfres, the British Davis Cup player. defeated the Eumanian, Mishu, 4-6,6-206,62 97. No further play was possible on the centre-court, although a few of the outer court matches were finished..
TURKEY AND JAPAN.
Constantinople, June 25,
fustapha Kemal has received Uchida,
ing, and asked if he had any statement he would like to make in connection with the con- troversy He informed our re presentative that the letter written to the Shanghai paper gara his latest views on the matter, and be did not cars to say anything further for the present.
On enquiry from the Colonial Becretary, the Hog. Mr AGM Fletcher, we learn that a full statement of the subject is being drawn up by him, and will be able for publication in due
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