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NOVEMBER 1,
1923,
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IN THE LIMELIGHT.
COMING FIGHT IN GERMANY.
Forces Massing on Saxon Frontier.
FALL OF STRESEMANN CABINET EXPECTED.
Mester's Service &
EXPECTATION OF LABOUR'S SUPPÖRT.
(Bentelle Serviced
London, Dieber 31.
Mr. Baldwin made a speech at Swansea, where he was wel- comed by Government supporters. it responsa Mr. Austed London, October 31. Chamberlain's recent appeal for a clean lead and anight sight on One of the immediate consequences of the triangular conflicer of the subject of the protection issue. Mr. Baldwin Scheff the broad the Reich, Saxong and Bavaria threatens to be the fall of the Strese-lines of the new Conservative seial polieg, which he considered mann Cabinet, whose Socialist members are incensed at Herr was so comprehensive as to demand the support of most people in Stresemann's harshness towards Saxony, and are now considering the country, comprising firstly peare it home and giroad, secondly- thair resignation. It appears that Herr Zeigner and his colleagues that our national savings should be adequate to furnish capital for: have resigned to avoid arrest by the Reichswehr. The plea of Herr renewal and extension of the machinery of production, thirdly that Stresemann's organ Hend that Saxony by incorporating the Com-lemployers and workers should not be unfairly exposed to the merci munists in the fiovernment violated her constitutional duties as a less attack of foreign competitors shielded by high faritis, fourthly Federal State has not satisfer the Socialists, who contend that Here to do their utmost to check the one-sided developatus of induszzjes Stresemann' action towards Saxong was designed to appease which had drawn millions of people from the land and upset the Bavaria, of which the Reich is afraid.
healthy proportions between the urban wul rural population, fifthly The Socialists assert that Von Kahr has sunk his differences that every effort should be made to avoid a reduction of the standarð with the Fascist leader Hittler, and both are in close touch with lof life of the masses of the population. He did not expect much Ludendorf, while Hittler - in co-operation with the notorious!support from Liberalism." but (anticipated support from orthodox Erhardt, intensively training large forces of illegal Reichswehr. | Labour because Labour was naturally protectionist. with heavy guns, distributed on the Saxon-Bavarian frontier, with al Lord Salisbury in a speech in London was not enthusiastic base at Bambers, ready not merely to invade Saxony but in the event on the subject of protection as Mr. Baldwin or Sir 15-Worthington of Hørr Stresemann's fall to appeal to the Nationalist elements all Evans, Loed Salisbury said that while he favoured an anti-dumping over Germany to establish a reactionary Government. In such an policy, he had an open mind on the subject of protection as a per- event, the issue will depend on the attitude of the legal Reichswehrmanent policy connected partly with manufactured articles and Meanwhile the attempts by the Separatists to establish a Rhine-food, and deprecated an early dissolution in view of the acute land Republic with the pennivance of the French and Belgian¦ for»izn crisis. authorities, have been bailed by the refusal of the British to permit Separatist activities in Ud ague. English morrespondents at Cologne, i however, are uneasy about the future, declaring that Cologne may : have to join the movement voluntarily, as it cannot afford to be cut! off from its hinterland.
Extensive Demands by Socialists.
Berlin, Otober 31.
ENGLISH BYE-ELECTIONS.
THE RESULT AT VEOVIL.
London, October 31,
"The byewlection at Yeovil, owing to the death of LatoLthe Hon
Herbert, has resulted as follows:
The political crisis has become arute owing to the submission of a series of demands to Herr Stresemann by the Socialist Parlia-Aubrey mentary Party, which, after conferring for seven hours, passed a | resolution that it would only remain in the foalition if its request~ į were conceded.
The resolutions demand abolition of the tate of emergency ij secondly, that the Government adopt stronger med stres against i Bavaria and thirdly, they lay it down that the maintenance of order in Saxony is a police task and the Nationali-te who recently i joined the Reichswehr must be dismissed immediately. Another! resolution dealt with the stabilisation of currency and the compul sory sale of foodstuffs by farmers. A ceply is required by themorrow.
EXCESS RUBBER PRODUCTION,
WILL. AMERICA ABSORB THE SURPLUS?
London, Oetober 31.
The rubber stek- in London have risen to 58,425 tons, owing to America at present taking very little rubber. American Link- have restricted credits for rabber purchases in view of the very heavy imports, totalling 19qhe ton in the first six months of the year. Well-informed persons estimate the world's production at rublati dining the current year at 350,000 tons, and the world's need-.; except America, at 120,000 tons, so in order to establish equilibrium en this basis the total American consumption in 1923 will have to
hoti bom tons.
London, GetBet 31.
It is officially annvanced that the percentage of standard pro. duction of rubber exportable on the minimuni day in Ceylon, the Strait- Settlements and the Malay State for the ouster beginning! November 1st. remains at shang
THE RIGHTS OF INDIANS.
PRICKLY QUESTION DISCUSSED.
Major 6. F. Davies (Conservativer M. W. T. Kelly (Labour
13.205.
8.140.
Lieut. Colonel A. W. Coben (Liberal) The polling at the General Election was:
Lieut. Colonel Herbert
7,024.
15,468.
Mr. W. T. Kelly
9.581.
Rutland and Stamford.
Lundun.
31.
The Rutland and Stamford bye-election has resulte follows:
Mr. Smith Carrington (Conservative) " (DDS. Mr.. A Sells (Labour)
8,4000
THE
MOTOR GYMKHANA
Postponed to Future Date.
The Motor Gymkhana. which was to take place
on the Hongkong Football Club's ground on Saturday afternoon, has been post-
poned.
The sodden condition of the ground is the reaso for the postponement, as the Footbalt Club authori ties fear that the running of wheeled vehicles on the ground would cause con- siderable damage.
It is matter forfregret that & postponement is necessary, as the entries were numerous and there was promise of a happy afternoon's sport and
amusement.
The Committee will shortly meet to fix the revised date and venue. particulars of which will he announced later in the Telegraph.
ARMS SEIZURES.
The egretention was necessary owing to the death of the sitting the last few days the Reregos
The former filling was :"
Mr. C. H. Dickson 105 Mr. P. Eccle- (Lab)
Mr. Clarke (Agric)
10228. 7,235.
4.471.
SEBOM RIVER COATSO
The extent of the tranchin arms mady be’judged by the fackwitain
Department has made five different seizures од river steamers The circumstances under which some of these seizures were made were, to say the least, suspicious, and they !certainly make it highly desir- able that new and more effective measures should be taken to deal London. October 31. with a problem which the recent There are induration that the fireek Chovernment is contem-commission of the Sunning piracy! plating proclaiming a Republie in consequence of ficts revealed in has again brought prominently the enquiry into the revolt. An Atheos me--age says the news-before the notice of the public. papers openly discuss the question. The Cabinet has convened a From the Yang Tze Kiang, meeting of taliter 264 political leviersão "muskler the advisability: Revenue of changing the form of Government,
GREEK REPUBLIC POSSIBLE.
THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO BERLIN.
London. October 31.
Officers unearthed from under the coal two rißes.) 18 Smith and Westson revolvers and 600 rounds of ammunition. Another haul was made aboard the Leung Kwong, the extent being 16 Mausers, and 6,700
With reference to reports that Lord' D'Abernon is resigning. it rounds of ammunition. theially-tated that when he accepted the Ambassadorship to Berlin it was for a limited period, which will shortly expire, and no arms could be got on the Anjon. In another case, before the arrangements have been made as to the date of his retirement or the revenue officers boarded a junk appointment of his summaston,
lying alongide and seized 10 Mausers and 300 rounds of amuni- tion.
GREEK OFFICERS COURT-MARTIALLED.
Athens, October 31.
London, Gerber 31. The prickly question of the rights of Indians in the Empire has been discussed at the Imperial Conference during the past few days. No resolution was adopted, but the result of the debate has been embodied in a formula in which the Duke of Devonshire ac- cepted Sir Sapru's proposal for full consultation between the
• Colonial Secretary and a Committee appointed by the Government of India upon all questions affecting Indians domiciled in the Colonies. Protectorates and mandated territories.
The Duke of Devonshire held out no expectation of modifica death and others to imprisonment for life or fpm 10 to 13 years seized aboard the Yue Ying Wab]
tion of the recent decisions as regards Kenya, but Sir Sapru said India would not accept these decisions as final.
the
AMERICAN-BRITISH LIQUOR TREATY.
A WAY OUT OF THE IMPASSE.
Washington, October 31.
complicity in the recent muting, has sentenced Major Sakelarion to A court-martial Salonika on minsteen officers charged with
Some have been acquitted.
MAHOMEDANS ATTACK HINDUS.
Delhi; October 31. Armed Mahomedan attacked Hindus who were praying in their temple in a village in the North-West Frontier Province. One Hindu was killed and many were injured. The temple was looted. Police restored order.
REPARATIONS AND AMERICA.
The Kawang, was similarly hoarded before her departure, and four Mauser and 300 rounds of ammunition were discovered.
Five cases of dynamite were
before the stuff could be got away. The dynamite was stored away underneath the Bremen's bunks together with 2,000 detona- tore and 150 yard of fuses.
A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.
COXSWAIN'S CERTIFICATE
It is expected that the British modifications to Mr. Hughes" proposal for a treaty permitting the search for contraband liquor beyond the three mile will prove acceptable to the American Gov- ernment. It is believed that as a result of the British proposals.
rum row off the Atlantic coast will disappear, for vessels!
London, October 31. bringing liquor which it is intended is to be smuggled would'ɓnd no
Reuter learns that Britain has suggested to the Allies that a safety zone anywhere off the shore. In the event of the treaty with general demarche be made at Washington inviting the United States Britain taking this form, it is presumed this method of dealing with to be represented on the committee of experts under the Heparation practice: going full speed across the matter will be proposed to the other maritime nations.
RESULT OF THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
London, October 31.
The result of the Cambridgeshire was:
Verdict (100:7)
1.
Epinard (31) Dumas (7/1) Twenty three ran. second and third.
2.
3.
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ALTERNATIVE OFFER TO PANEL DOCTORS.
London, October 31. The Minister of Health has made an altercative offer to a Ideputation of panel doctors, which it is hoped will settle the dispute.
SUSPENDED.
This is a most dangerous
Mr. Stanley Baldwin. the British Premier, who has declared strongly in favour fo protective tariffs.
Sir L. Worthington Evans,
who supports Mr. Baldwin's paling.
Lord Salisbury,
who is not disposed to sup- port. the Premier's fiscal policy in its entirety.
YACHT CLUB.
At
CANTON "SLAVES."
PITIABLE SCENES REPORTED.
Wholesale commandsgris pedestrians for military servica has been taking place in Canton during the past few days, accord- ing to news reaching us to-day. the work being carried out by troops and police in civil dress.
Some lamentable scenes were witnessed. Those who refused to go were beaten with batons and butts of rifles. Others who kreft down and cried bitterly to be released were dragged along the ground and forced to proceed.
During the past three days it is calculated that over 2,000 people of various classes have been commandeered. The ricksha coolies and hawkers stopped work jon Monday, fear.ng that they would be seized if seen in the streets,
It is reported that during the tea party which Dr. Sun Yat-sen recently gave at his headquarters, a proposal was made that as the Labour Unions have been loyal to Dr. Sun, instead of wholesale commandeering each Guild should be asked to furnish a cer- tain number of coolles. to the Government, these to be paid » fixed wage and treated with kind- ness. It is stated that Dr. Sun agreed to the suggestion.
DISABLED MOTOR SHIP
DISCOVERED OUTSIDE-
HONGKONG.
*Information hawkriched the Revenus Dapartment that unusual happenings ware oCOLET- ring outside the tour, & launch went out yesterday and brought in, under tow, a Japanese vessel which was drifting about without any apparent aim. This turned out to be the Nanko-mam, a Japanese motor schooner, which, according to her skipper, had [come within range of a typhoon. jand, disabled, hid drifted down the coast. She had aboard provi- sions and supplies for miners at work on the phosphates deposits in the Paracels. As a matter of routine, however, the vessel was searched. She was permitted to leave after repairs had been affected.
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 28. 3. 3/16, Barometer 2 p.m. 29.85 Temperature p.m. Humidity
High Tide
Water 9.18 pm.
036 pr.
83 55
Low
2 p.m.
Lighting Up-Time 5.47 p.m.
NEWS IN TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Six roomed European house to }let!-Page 4
A special announcement con- cerning the Star Theatre appearR on Page 6.
Lane, Crawford, Ltd. have stocks of specially selected cricket bats.—Page ő.
Consignees are notified of the arrival of the s.s. "Parsia Maru“ -Paga 4.
For the current, attractions at the World Theatre, refer to Pages 4 and 12.
LISTEN.
traffic irrespective of the rules of the road." Comdr. Beckwith, i sitting at the Marina Court, this LADIES' DAY ON SATURDAY. morning, told the coxswain of the We understand that at the steam lighter Tung Kwong, Ladies' Day and Opening Cruise Small opportunities are often whose certificate he suspended of the season on Saturday, when t'e beginning of great enterprises. for six months for failing to the yachting members of the Royal observe the rule of the road. Hongkong Yacht Club are
The case was proved by the Home "to their friends, the band "Hearts are Trumps" is being master of the H.D.6 faunch.jof the 2nd Battn King's Regiment screened at the Coronet.-Page About a quarter of an hour before will play during the afternoon, 12. noon yesterday he was proceed-by kind permission of Col A, cinematograph entertain- ing towards the police pier, W. A. Blake and Officers of the ment will be held at the Halens Kowloon. He raw defendant Regiment.
May Institute on the Zni înst. steaming up past ahead of him, H. E. the Governor has also-Page 4. going at a high speed. Seeing intimated his intention of being] Members of the Royal Hong- that the defendant was not going present, and a cordial invitation kong Yacht Club are reminded of to give way, the witness altered has been extended to ladies and the opening cruise-Faze 4. course to save his own boat; frisads of members.
The ... Holens The defendant's excuse was on that he passed ahead of the Har pleasant afternoon may be antic-usual notice-Pago 9.
Giren fine weather, a very arrived, consignees are given the bour Department launch becauseipated. "as is usual at this 'inteze The Motor Gymkhana has been of a sailing boat.
MR. HARVEY'S SAILING DATE.
London, October 31. The American Ambassador. Mr. Harvey, mails for New York on November 3.
"LITTLE WILLIE" FEELING HOMESICK.
London, October 31. Houter learns from Holland that the ex-Crown Prince is seek- ing permission to return to Germany. It is not clear whether he has yet applied direct to the German Government, but it is reported that tentative communications have passed, and the German Government is not unprepared to permit his retum on condition November 5. that he lives quietly on his estate in Silesia.
MR. BONAR LAW TO BE BURIED IN THE ABBEY.
London, October 31. Mr. Bonar Law is to be buried in Westminster Abbey
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