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The yachting season opened during the week-end with some scratch races which served admir ably 'to try out the boats which are already in commission. On Satur day there was a menagerie race for all classes of racing yachts over the following course, Club to Chan nel Rocks, Kowloon Rock, Club line, Lytmun Beacon and with the Anish at the Yacht Club, a distance of 8.33 miles.
The wind was fresh and about force three, giving a very pleasant sail which all the helmamen es joyed. Thirteen boats raced and the fact that they all finished, on corrected time, within 13' minutes is indicative of very good handicap. ping.
Joan, of the Gael class, won with little over a minute to spare from Gladys of the Heyward Huys, Lola in new sails and in fresh hands performed, very well and took third place. The Handicap class did not show to very great advantage.
The times are given below,
Finishing Carrucetd
Joan (1)
Gladys (2.) Loln (1.) BlueRose
La Linda Thecla Boojum Gaul Ailsu Colleen. Dorothea
Mee Sing
Halcyon
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Time
Time 4.47.26 4.26.23 4.47.24 4.26.31. 453.57 1.29.30 4.50.35 1.29.45 4,34,40 431.12 4.56.56
4.32.11 4.52.13
12.23 4.56.25 4.32.49 11.12 4.33.51 4.11.41 1.7-1.03 44148 4.34.10 -4.57:08 4.34.30 4.55.08 4.33.19
Sunday's Cruise,
Sunday was made the occasion for a day's cruise out into Junk Bay, a point north of Futuchan being the headquarters. Shortly before 10 a.m. the boats started
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
WHAT THE PACT SAYS.
London, Oct. 18.
The details of the Locarno Conference agreements from French and German, sources show that in the Western Pact the signatory, Powers guarantee-a territorial status quo including preservation of the de-militarized zone, Germany, Belgium and France bind themselves not to intide each other territory, nor to resort to war in any circum- stances except self defence or in the event of action against the ggressor state according to the decision of the League of Nations: A mutual defence guarantee is entered into between France, Poland and Czecho Slovakia. All juridical disputes are submissible to judges, all others to the Conciliation committee with power to appeal to the League Council. In the event of a breach, of the treaty or refusal to. arbitrate or to abide by an arbitration verdict the Injured party is to apply to the League Council and at the Council's bidding the signatories will immediately come to the injured party's assistance.
The Pact, which does not commit the British. Dominions, does not operate, until Germany has entered the League. The arbitration treaties between Germany, France and Belgium are guaranteed by Great Britain and Italy. The Pact becomes inoperative It two-thirds of the members of the council of the League agree it is no longer necessary. In connection with article sixteen of the League Covenant the French version states France and Britain signed a declaration whereby they recognise the contribution of League members in the case of actual or threatened aggression must be limited to their means. The German version says a collective note will be presented on the signature to the agreement in London on Dec. 1 stating that the three kinds of action therein stipulated are not binding on Germany, which may exercise.option as regards participation in any of those measures,
Locarno, October 17.
The concluding communique chumerates the documents Initialled us to the treaty between Germany and Belgium, between France and Britain and Italy, the arbitration, conventions between Germany and Belgium, Germany and France, Germany, and Poland and Germany and Czecho Slovakia, all of which will be signed In London on Dec. 1. Furthermore separate agreements were, concluded between France, Poland and Czecho Slovakia arising out of the foregoing and will in due course be deposited with the League of Nations, The proceeding, wound up with cordial speeches by Mr. Chamberlain, M. Briand, Sig. Mussolini, and Herr Stresemann. The last named joyfully greeted the great development of the idea of European peace and hoped the treaties would mark the beginning of a period of common co-operation of the nations-Reuter,
Paris, October 17.
The newspapers unanimously greet the work realized at Locarno as opening way to a new era of general peace in Europe and pay homage to all delegates, emphasising their broad views and good will. Some say it is the greatest day for Europe since the Armistice. With the greeting is associated name of M. Herriot who, Le Matin says, has established the latest year peace methods.-Haras,
Paris, October 17.
The change of European mentality wrought by the Locarno Con- from Murray Pier on the first balference is reflected in the editorials of the newspapers which, for the
first time since the conclusion of the International Conférence, are; almost unanimous in paying tribute to the German statesmen whose intelligence and courage contributed so much to the success of the conference.--Router.
of a race, their thinshing - point being Futuchau. After arrival two races were arranged and sail ed, one for owners and one for boat boys over a course of threr miles. After these races the boats left for home and raced back to the Club House, this event being the second half of the race put and home.
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Several boats were out in the Bay besides those räcing, includ- ing Tavy 11, Helen, Norsemen, U. and I, Laby Jean and Oncone, The day was ideal and the breeze! kept up until fairly late in the evening, enabling a good finish.j In addition the launch Vancouɣer was present as headquarters with the very necessary liquid refresh- ment for the day.
The boat boys race was won by Bluenose, followed by Gael, Joan and Doratlien.
The owners race resulted as Follows.
Bluenose (1)
Boojum (2.)
Dorothen (3.)
Joan.
| Gael.
La Lindi
Thecla
Finishing
Time
3.34.32
Corrected
Time 3.27.02
3.3-4.44 3.27.1-
3.31.38 3.28.53. 3.39.15
3.31.15 3.40.13 3.31.13 3.31.59 2.42.88 3.33.47
3.33:14
The race out and home, a dis tance. of 10.6 miles resulted as follows,
Bluenose (1.) 2.33.12 2.07.12 Joan'
2.37.B (2)
2.08.57 Boojum (3) 2.47.14
2.21.44 Theeln
2.59.04 2.27.48 2.40.13 2.30.30 2,43,6
2.37.2
Dorothea
La Linda
Gael D.N.F.
JAPAN AND TSINGTAO."
REPORTED “MOVE" OF
WARSHIPS.
Tokyo, October. 17.-Two les- troyers are reported to be making) for Tsingtag from Port Arthur for the protection of, Japanese re- sidents owing to the threatening! situation. Reuter..
Tsingtao, October 18-The crisis
New York, October 17.
The success of the Lorurne conference is appreciatively comment ed on by the newspapers. It is suggested that the full benefit of the Locarno decisions can only be obtained by a further reduction of arma- ments and President Coolige is urged to take the opportunity of, inviting the European nations to a conférence an disarmament. While he has not yet received, official advices from Locarno, President Coolidge believes the pact is one of the most Important achievements of Europe since the Dawes' Plan and regards 'it as a further step in the direction of world peace. The President expects the Pact to have a definite effect upon the proposals for a second Armaments Conference) to be held in the United States.-Reuter's American Service.
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to decide acceptance or rejection of the Protocol between the federal Premiers Representatives of the occupied territories are summoned to Berlin in this connection.-Reuter.
FRANCE AND CAPITAL LEVY.
Nice, October 17.
Speaking at the Radical Congress M. Caillaux outlined the situa- tion of the treasury and declared he would never shrink from bold, reforms but would resolutely oppose financial demagogy" which merely deceived the masses.—Reuter.
Nice, October 17.
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The Radical Congress is noteworthy for a clash on the subject) of capital levy, which M. Herriot advocated and M. Caillaux denounced, declaring it would throw such quantities of stock and other property on the market as to endanger the whole economic structure. Caillaux pointed out that besides Inter-Allied debts France still owes twenty milliard francs to the liberated regions and her short-term debts; falling due this year, might amount to twenty-two milliards, There was also her floating debt of fifty-five milliards. He forecasted drastic taxation in the budget which, he said, would be equivalent to taxing 63 per cent. on capital and include an increase on succession duties, taxes on undeveloped property, jewellery and works of art.
M. Herriot urged that M. Caillaux should not cause a split in thei party. The finance committee of the Congress at a meeting later on failed to find a compromise between the two viewpoints. A resolution was carried by a large majority recommending a special tax on al! forms of fortune and capital. This is a defeat for M. Caillaux- Reuter.
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THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
London October 17. The authorities of the British Empire Exhibition have decided to
Later: The Radical Party resolution added that it left the government place Its affairs in the hands of the quidators-Reuter. free to deal with the financial problem in its own way. Probably this
The official statement says that in view of the fact that there is is the saving clause in the resolution, which closely resembles a demand for capital levy and induced M. Caillaux to support the motion. More-o intention of continuing the British Empire Exhibition next year it has over it was explained that he was voting as a radical partyite and not been decided to take the usual and obvious course in the case of temporary associations by placing the Exhibition In charge of, the as a member of the Government. The resolution serves the purpose liquidators as soon as possible after Oct. 31 for the purpose of realising of averting a split in the nominal unity of the radical party-Reuters the assets and discharging liabilities. Extraordinary general meetings
Nice, October 18.
The Radical Congress reaffirmed its supporting only a Govern-of the British Empire Association will be held on Oct, 26 and Nov. 10
to appoint liquidators. Reuters ment which follows the Cartel's programme and urged the Govern- ment in conjunction with Spain to renew the generous and humane
is now past, an amicable settle-offer, to the Riffs and the Jabalas of the widest degree of autonomy] ment having been reached. It is
compatible with international treaties.Reuter understood that the sailors' de-1 mands have been granted.-Reuter.
SHANGHAI RACE CLUB DECISION.
GERMANS ADMISSABLE TO MEMBERSHIP.
· Shanghai, October 17.-The
Shanghal Race Club, by a large majority, passed a resolution la favour of the admission of Gor- mans to memberships.-Reuter.
AMERICAN COAL DISPUTE.
New York, October 17.
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WITHDRAWAL..
London, October 17 gold withdrawal of nearly £2,000,000
from the Bank is causing a cartain amount of concern in City circles, though the general opinion is that the withdrawals are due to the customary Autumn drain to America. However the possibility of an The State Coal Commission announces that the anthracite coal early rise in the bunk-rate is freely discussed as, since the return to shortago as a result of the strike has become almost as serious, as the gold standard in April, gold resources are now diminished by over "during the most acute period of the coal strike three years ago. It 42,000,000.-Reuter.
nevertheless believes that thera is little ground for apprehension if proper use is made of substitutes-Router'a 'American Service.
CHINESE COMMUNISTS IN FRANCE..
Paris, October 17.
SOVIET AND DEBTS.
Washington, October 17.- President Coolidge has noted with interest the published reports Four Chinese Communists, arrested la connection with a raid that the 'Soviet might be willing to recognise its war-time debt to on the Chinese, Legation on June 21, were charged at the Correctional America amounting, according to American figures, to $225,000,000. Court to-day with violation of domicile, but were acquitted on the Acknowledgment of this obligation is one of the obstacles In the ways ground that they, committed no violence. A deportation order will of American recognition of the Soviet Government-Better's Ameri- be executed-Router.
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