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CITIES WTHOUT SMOKE.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1924.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
CHEKIANG. TROOPS REVOLT,
(Our Own Correspondent).
Shanghal, Sept. 18. There is comparativo calm on all sectors near Shanghai. Fol- lowing. an offensive wheron Cheklang blocked the Kiongsu attacks, there was sporadle firing through the night and this morning, cen- fined generally to artillery and effecting slight damago.
poasoup" foge may soon become things of the past if schemos pro- joated by the Government for оп a largo coal carbonisation scale are successful.
The old problorus of coal carbonisation," states a report issued by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Rato Boaroh, "have been solved, but bo- foro Britain can safely introduce the process with financial suOGOSS further large scale engineering work must be done."
The Government has decided on the rapid development of sult ablo cost seams and on the furtherance of all promising new processes for coal carbonisation at low temperatures. It is further claimed that, by the production of fuel oil and motor spirit as by products, the balanco of foroiga trade would be altered in Britain's favour.
PASSENGER'S ARRIVED.
Por P. & O. B.8. Kaisar-I-Hind from Japan sto.-Mr. W. H. Kelly, Mr. J. E. Thrasher, Mr. W. von Kaufmann, Mr. D. Bersha, Mr. L. Schipper, Mr. D. K. Wolf] Mr. & Mrs. J. de Jong, Mr. R. Roxburgh, Mr. S. Howard, Mr. F. Pogllano, Mr. Boalo.
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
The Cheklang forces aro now well entrenched, beyond Hwangtu particularly. Reinforcements of gangs of coolle laborers continue bo dispatch from Shanghal, also equipment and supplies that Include prominently American canned mosta.
Cheklang headquarters at Lungwha confirm the report that several shells from war craft were fired into Lluho, claiming, how ever, that the only damage done was to Kiangat.
A Mukden telegram from Lungkha anys that the Fenglenese hold strategic points on the west bank of the Tailingho river follow- ing the capture of Chaoyang, Nanling and Ningpai. The first and third armies are uniting for a joint attack on Shanhalkwan.
There are no reports from Yihing.
the
An important engagement was reported yesterday on Anhwel-Chekiang border near Stean, which Lungwha asacris in wolli protected by two thousand troops.
No decision was reached for any immediate change of Cheklang policy at a conference of loaders at Lungwha last night.
Shanghai, Sept. 18.
An unconfirmed report has been received, that two divisions of Chekiang troops deserted (late to-day in the Talhu lako region. enabling Klangau to break through, causing the reported evacuation of Hanzchow and the removal of the rolling stock of the Hangchow| railway to Shanghai. At the same time a renewed offensivo opened at Lisho.
wore
General alarm is felt in the Settlement, and the Shanghal
mobiliza ordered to
at 5.22. Tha volunteers corps Municipal Council has issued an official order for the wholesale. arrest of all suspected dangerous charactors following the now influx of refugees into Shanghai.
Later.
Treachery and bribery have effected a revolt among Tupan Lu'a home defence force which secretary Loh at Laungwha adnite may The going over be regarded as a declaration of Independence. of the third army and (joining Sun Shuan-fang's Fokiebese invaders. brobably means the collapse of the Cheklang defense, although the strife may be prolonged in the neighbourhood of Shangha!.
It is reported that units of the revolters to-night were parading Hangchow and Ningpo bearing banners inscribed with declarations of allegiance to the Kiangsu Tuchun, This report 'sets at naught the earlier reports of desertions at Talhu lake region.
Por P, & O. 5.8. Morca.-Mr.8. M. Young, Mrs. M. O. Stowart, Mr. J. M. Ramsay, Mrs. Goolden, Miss M. A. Fowler, Eng. Comdr, C. W. Lambert, Mr. A. 8. Murch, Lungwha to-night in issuing a statement in Lu Yung-halang's Mr. W. G. Ball, Mr. Jamos namo wherein he asserts his willingness to sacrifice himself and Ramsey, Mr. F. H. Martin, Mr. remove himself from Cheklang rather than see the province he has C. P. Kershaw, Mr. & Mrs. H. M. ruled ao long disrupted by strife. There is no danger anticipated Hodgor, Mr. J. J. McCann, Mr. in the foreign settlements, but expecting a general Cheklang col & Mrs. A. Kok. Mr. & Mrs. Llapse there is an Inrush of refugees. Every foreign defense unit Manchinsky, Miss M. M. Monin is mobilizing and-specially heavy guards are being placed at all' gor, Dr. A. G. Melvin, Mr. & Mrs. approachehr Hawkins, Mr. Curran, Mr. F. Pouns, Miss Byrom, Rov. & Mrs. Tyng, Mr. F. E. Dabbs, Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Bookloy, Mr. E. cook. Mr. F. Wakefield, Mr. E. S. Wilkinson, Sura-et H. Harkins, Mr. L. Adler, Miss O' Mosro, Mr O. C. Johnston, Mr. & Mrs. H. C. MacNaughton, Mr. & Mrs. H. Jackson, Mr K. L. Thornton, Mr. E. Bartholomew. Mr. & Mias Anderson, Rov. R. F. Edwards, Mr. F. Robinson, Misses J. & E. Walne, Mr. Benson Mr. & Mrs. Roberts, Miss B.. MacFarlane, Mr. J. F. MacGregor, Miss N. Ring, Miss D. Lane, M C Bright, Mr. H. R. Feather, Mr. R. Rodes, M. F. G. Seidler, Mr. Barton, Miss M. E. Rudd, Mr. Do Wolf. Mr. & Mrs. E. A Dearn, Mr. D. Bowon, Mr. & Mra. F. W. Ambrose, Miss Eason.
The battle lines to the west of Shanghai are reported to be
unchanged to-night with firing continuing especially at Lluho,
The Chektang southern and western commands have deserted to the Fuklen and Kiangsu aldea respectively. Lu Yung-halang has fed to Shanghal from Hangchow where the Civil Governor has proclaimed Independence. The Hwangtu-Luho fine is expected to break to-night--Reutor.
The following local shipping and mail intelligence has been Frooman, Miss Gliddon, Mr. G. sorrected to noon to-day:
Vessel
Bumatra M.
Wah Shan Hup b Xue Yius Wa Maarek
Locke
Doumet
Wong Bhek Kung
Rynho M.
Porn Tong
Bocchum
Haichow
Tischow
Loka
Vessels Arrived.
Agents
03 K
Bui L..
B&s Cheong Fat JAI Co. Grimble
Kai Yu
From
Moji KU WAN Hwalow Quinbou Delagra Bay Holbow Haiphong
Mooring Cow. Whf. L'o'a Wht.
West Point
Wenchel
Wost Pelni
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Wenchal
West Point
Kuug Churr
Baigon
MBK
Dairon
Yuen cong Fat B&N
baigos
Canton
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Agents
Dougl
423
Pao
Clearances.
Where Bound
Bullard.m
Forchow via Swałow
Glasgow via B'pore
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Departure
Yat Shing
Vessol Medon Hai Nig 'Antiloctis Moren bukesan M. Biberie M.
Lokeang Blanka
J M & Jo.
John MenderI
Impending Departures.
(Compiled from our Shipping Advertisements.)
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MUK
TKK
Agent Ba B & H
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City of Yokohama BL
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Salling
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20th
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WEATHER REPORT.
September 10d. lib. 30m. Proseure has increased moderata- ly over 8.W. Japan and has dooroased slightly or is nearly stationary at the majority of other reporting stations.
The Japaneso depression has passed to the N.E. of Hokkaido.
The anticyclone over China remains stationary.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.33 inch. Total since January ist, 87.40 Inchos, against an svorage of 72,47 inches.
Tientsin, Sept. 18.
is faced with a coal
With the stoppage of trains Tientsin shortage soon which promises to be serious. The worst aspect is that the Haiho Conservancy shipping Hoes will soon be unable to obtain bunkering and it is believed they will have to cease/dredging the Taku bar, with the result that the river will allt up. preventing
Peking. Sept. 18. the entrance of steamers.
Chang A mandate says the Fengtlen rebellion is apparent. Tao-lin's troops fired the first shot. It appears that Chang is taking| advantage of the etate of war in the South East and is again en- deavouring to disturb the country despite his defeat by Wu Pel-fu in 1922. Chang's circular shows he has perfected plans to disturb the national peace. The Government cannot suffer this state of affairs to continue, and is obliged to utilise national resources to suppress Chan Tao-lin. It appoints Wu Pel-fu Commander in Chief of the forces engaged in the suppression of the rebels.
In areas which the Government troops occupy or pass through, the lives and property of Chinese and foreigners must be efficiently not bo protected. If the Fengtien troops surrender they will punished.
An official bulletin says the Fengtien. forces are entrenching Fongtlen aeroplanes dropped at Chaoyangssu, near Chaoyang.
this morning, but no damage. das eight bombs, at Shanhaikuan done.-Router.
Peking, Sept. 18.
A presidential mandate has been issued ordering the subjuga tion of Chang Tso-lin.-Reuter.
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Steamers' Movements.
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Kamaras for London Eull, Rotterdam and Hamburg left Shanghai 17th inat
it was proper. It had been taken for, this park and is das here on Bies. Vessel will be despatsked at a pen on 974d magistrates that he did not think Bursite, Ceylon, India, Mauritius E
Brighton, be added. The Waikaiwal "The N. I. E. e. Sowa Hain European Passenger Line laft London for Boag at
Hollow & Haiphong. kong vin Burn on the 13th September and in expected here on the 20th September.plotura was handed up to the dwałowa Bangkok mayor Restow & Bangkok The. T. K. a. Motion Mara Bombay Line left Bingapor, fer. Hongkong magistratos, and on the 18th Bisptember and is exprated bare on the 22nd September,
The N. X S., Kang Mars Enrorean Fastorge Line loft Moj for Hoog. remarked: "It is the modern walow, Amor Formo kang via Bhangbal, on the 16th September, sad is expected here on the 23d bathing costume." The Husband:1moy, Shanghai & Japan
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Etraite, Australia'k New Zealand vin
Blagaporn September.
Aprons of Canada arrived às Erbs on its 17th Bipi, 8:00 pm leaves Kebe on like it. The Mayor: The people the 10th Eph Noon and is dus at Tokohama on the 1946 Bapt. 5,00p.m.
The TANAKAN Acyn Mira orolved at Yokohams 18th Inst, And sails 21st., down there like it. : A saparation
order was granted the wile.. bapg due at Hongkong Colober 4th.
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Parcels 19th & p.m. .... 20 ines,
Registration 9.05 a.co. Lettere 10,20 a (Dar Marseilles 17th Oct.)
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BM90 tzn., 10.. (Dae Victoria B.C. 12th Oct.).
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