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Berlin, Dec. 16. A plat to assassinate Dr. Strese- UNITY OF CONTROL. mann, Foreign Minister, was

vealed when the police arrested General Chang Kai-shek, as two extreme Nationalists Field Murhal of the East River

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SWATOW STRIKE. ASSASSIN'S CAREER. LEAGUE AWARD. CHEMICAL WARFARE.

UNIONS' SETTLEMENT TERMS.

INCREASED PAY.

At a representatives' meeting the Koltdorff and Lorenz. The deed

Swatow strikers held a few days was already planned in all its de- sector of Kwangtung, has drawn up tails, including the disguises and a ago, says the Canton Gazette, the a report calling for immedinte re-motor car and neroplane fight.terms for resumption of work to

Reuter,

be set before the British were organization of the army, which

decided upon. They are

follows:--

he hubmitted to the Committee stary Affairs at Canton. Gen. Chang desires revocation of the site of Kwun Chang (General officer commanding an army corps at colurn) as such titles are con- service ferred in case of nelive against a common enemy, and re

NORTHERN WAR.

JAPAN TO PROTECT FOREIGNERS

Tokyo, Dee. 16.

FORMER HONGKONG

SCHOOLBOY.

IRAQ TO RETAIN MOSUL.

Describing him MA one who "nobly sacrificed his life on the altar of justice," the Canton TURK Gazette gives some detatis of thes career of Wei Teh, a cabin boy, who in aboard the s.s. President Pierce assassinated Generan Hung Shao- recently.

SECRET STUDY BY BRITAIN,

FULL CONTROL.

CANTON - TROOPS IN EAST KWANGTUNG.

CHANG'S SUCCESS.

London, Dec. 10. According to the Westminister Gazetic, Britain is carrying out OBJECTIONS? with great secrecy the study of chemical warfare, employing more than 500 officers and soldiers and A belated report comes to hand

Annually spending.

£150,000 stating that Ping Yuen, the re- Two new poisonous gases are

motest district in the north-eastern to ·be discovered.

Exclusive Service, corner in Kwangtung, bordering on the frontiers both of Kiangstand Fukien, has fallon into the hands of the Canton Army. Therefore, TRIAL. every district in the East River

It is stated that Wei Teh was native of the Chung Shan district and was 27 years of age. He was born of a poor family and studied chief of which is the extension of in Queen's College, Hongkong. the period of the mandate. While (1) Re-instatement--All strikers Soon after he left school he served the Brussels line will be maintain- have to be given back their former on board the ss. Empreas of Russia

as a dock boy. During the rebel-ed, there will be provision for free įduties which they performed before)tion of Chan King-ming in Canton, economic

the strike. The wages

and all be together with his comrades Mosul and Turkish Kurdistan, also

Messrs. Yip Ying-chi and Wong allowances must also be given.

a guarantee for the use of the Hong-tung, organised a propaganda (2) The wages and all allow-society in order to denounce the Kurdish language, and ratiâcation

in various crimes of Chan King-ming. Jances of the strikers

of the twenty-five years Anglo- business firms, chief accounting

Turkish treaty.-Reuter,

Geneva, later.

After this, he established an "Overseas' Union of Fund Raising" and after the late Dr. Sun retornei

to Canton, he together with his comrades organised a performance session society called "Min Shing" on

intercourse

between

MORRISS

UNEXPECTED TURN IN CASE.

likely to be taken advantage of in¦ LATEST WARNING. times of peace or internal disorder. He also wants the strength of the

A Government spokesman has fices, godowns, private residences, army to be fixed on a definite basis stated that Chang Tso-lin and Kuo organisations and clubs during the according to the revenue of Kwang Sung-lin will be notified by the time of the strike, must be paid, and tung Province, which is now estim- Japanese that no fighting will be feannot be delayed or reduced under board the s.s. Emprese pl Rússia unanimous decision to award Mosal few minutes owing to the female aled at forty to fifty million dol-permitted within six miles of the any pretext. Before the resump-so as to raise funds for the North- to Iraq, making the socalled pro visional Brussels line the definito Jara annually. Italf of this gum, capital.

The spokesman stated ion of work, the British Consul in ern Expedition.

At that time he was nominated Turco-Iraq frontier, provided the he declares, should be set aside for that all the Consuls have requested Swalow should hand over the to join the Luen Yee Society by military purposes. He desires the Japan to take all steps to protect wages and all allowances of the Messrs. Wong and Yip, but soon British Government submits a now province to have a standing army foreigners in the capital. The stifters to the Swatow Strike Con-after he enlisted, he was not fav-Anglo-Iraq treaty ensuring the con- ured by Chung Kwoon-kit (mem-timation of the mandate for of 100,000 well-trained and pro

Japanese troops have been in-mittee.

her of the conservative party) chief

twenty-five years. The lattor is perly equipped men, as well as

(3) The bonus of the staff's a steward of Empress of Russia, eo structed, to maintain absolute territorial force. His idea is

neutrality and no more troops will the Chief Accounting oflees of three of them resign. Soon subject to a reservation that Iraq

As. Cheung Sing as a chief steward

acctor has been subdued and is now in the occupation of the Canton forces.

Following the report that the suppression of brigandage is about SILENT DEFENCE to begin from three sections in this sector, under the direct control of London, Dec. 16.

the three Generals, a report comes In the concluding stages of the The League Council in publie Hayley Morriss trial at Lewes, the

stating that Chang Kai-shok has has announced

its proceedings were interrupted for a

already begun his tour of inspec- tion of all the forces, which have defendant fainting in the dock.

been increased by the re-enlistment She was temporarily removed,

of the surrendered, troops. of the Fuet Kwan, under the command of Subsequently the case for the these three Generals. The report Crown finished, whereupon Mr. further states that at the inspection Roland Oliver for Morriss and Sir of the troops at Kit Yang, where Curtis-Bennett for the wife, the two regiments of General Chang intimated that neither would be Ching had recently been, trung- called to give evidence. standing army on a peace fooling he sent except those already men various commercial Arms during after he left there, he joined the may be admitted to membership of

ferred from Whampoa and the Mr. Roland Oliver said that Sir Mocca Tigris, in readiness to in- of 15 to 18 divisions, three station toned, unless the situation de- the time of the strike must be paid while Yip and Wong serur in the the League before the expiration ed around Canton, 'three on the

and cannot be reduced under anys.s. President Grant, W. thereof, As soon as, within six Curtis Bennets did not consider vade Fukien in case of necessity, North River, two at Sui lling, and

Chung Sing for some Hoe of the the woman was fit to take her Chang Kai-shek gave orders to in The spokesman explained that pretext. one each at Walchow, Moyune, the Pertsmouth Treaty allowed

(4). The British Consul in joined 8.5. Presidan: Ph

ellation with regard to the man trial and, as it was a joint indict-crease the command of General year as an interpreter a

Chang Ching to one division, to be thement, he did not propose to offer called the 3rd Independent Division, Swatow, Leung Yeung, Kno Chow Japan approximately 15,000 railway Swatow should co-operate with ouled on this ship up to them when date has been brought to

Chinese officials and the. Strike

and when fully equipped this guards in Manchuria, but even with Committee to organise a Compenes-lung Shaolin was shot him on Council's knowledge, the present any further observations.

decision will be pronounced defini- Sir Curtis-Bennett said that they division is to proceed without delay reinforcements the total is only tion Committee. The British Con-

to take up assigned stations on the It is also will

and Luichow, Limchow and Yum Chow, and Hainan island.

mands it.

the night of 7th instant.

The Gazette adds:-"Itis learned

Gen. Chang further desires that 5.000. The Japanese do not excent sul is to compensate all various that Wei had no appetibey for amy./Live, and the Council will indicate had advised his client not to enter trontier of Fukien.

an Chang to attempt to take refuge in

the pay and rationing services shall be placed immediately under independent system of control.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

Six basic courses of study are desired for a systematised, centra system pf military

education

and' training-administration, car- paigning. communications, proc-

Mukden, even as a private citizen,

as his life is endangered by the

Chinese, but he will probably flee

to Dairen or other Japanese ter-

ritory if defeated.

Official advices indicate that

labour unions for their losses.

celled.

(5) All good treatment of various sements, but was fond of reading the measures required, to ensure the box, as the Jury could not rely stated that Ching Chim

revolutionary books. He did not delimitation of the frontier line. on the evidence against her. probably be appointed Tupan of the commercial firms before the strike care to gossip or to waste time, and The Turkish delegates have not

Frontier Defences of Fakien and Mr. Justice Avory intimated that Kiangai. such as savings, gratuity, banua only was interested in National re- and pensions must be increase in form. Moreover those comrades accepted the President of the in view of the unexpected turn the

After this inspection.tour, which the wages and should not be can- troubles caused by the rhels were a letter from Tewik Rushdi Bey, would be longer than he had hoped shek will return to Cantor to take accordance with the proportion of who sheltered themselves from Counell's invitation to attend, but case had taken, his Summing up is expected to take a week to com- plate, it is probable that Chang Kal- always assisted by him, so although (0) After the resumption of

he sometimes saved some money he the chief Turkish delegate, has and might extend until to-morrow. part in the discussion of questiona work if commercial firms, factories, fical chemistry, practical medicine Chang's mercenary troops are near organisations, clubs, etc., intend to

spent all his savings for them." been received, reiterating the Tur-He expressed the view that the involving larger issues, such as

Army and surgery, and gunnery,

kish viewpoint, and declaring that woman defendant was in a perfect- finances,

re-organization; The 5th suggestion calls for in-revolt and numerous loetings have dismiss any labourers, they must

suppression of banditry, the settle- Very strict mea-obtain the, approval of the labour MAJOR DE PINEDO. Turkey has

maintained her ly fit condition to be tried, and his ment of the strike and important provement and extension of the been reported.

sovereign rights in Mosul. Reuter. Lordship asked if the Jury could matters bearing on the political FRENCH AERO CLUB

FRENCH PRESS COMMENTS. accept the flimsy excuse for Morriss developments in the North. HONOURS.!!

KWANGHI FORCES. Paris, Dec. 16.

not going into the box or for Coun

General Hu Chung-tak, of the Commenting on the Mosul dis-bel not addressing the Jury on his Kwangsi unit, reports that in taking cussions, L'Oeuvre says that the behalf.-Reuter.

work of the Arsenal without de sures are deemed necessary to pre-unions under all circumstances lay, with foreign expert assistance vent loss of lives and the property before they dismiss their em

where necessary.

Finally, Gen. Chang, Insists

a standardised basis of enlistment' in the army. Every man's record of service and previous conduct is to be. examined, and he is to pass

a probationary test if required.

No ex-rebel 'officers are to be al lowed to join the army on surren- dering.

Reuter.

GERMAN AIMS.

Superfluous distinguishing flags. WORKING WITH THE POWERS. now so much in vogue among mili-

tary units, are to be abolished.

THE BOYCOTT.

em-

Paria Dec. 16.

FRENCH FINANCES.

The

COMMUNIST LEAFLETS.

·· TAMPERING WITH NAVAL.

RATINGS,

of nationals and foreigners. It is ployees. If there are no reasons stated that Chang has previously for their dismissals and the labour.

moat of his arms and unions acknowledge that they are removed munitions from the arsenal.not satisfactory, protests can be; The Aero Club has prganised a

possession of Yum Chow, both Lum raised. After making the pro-reception and banquet ff honour of

Chun-ting and Sun Pao fan were tents, the employees cannot be dis- the aviator, Major De Pinedo decision of the League will be a

reported to have taken fight to missed. If any Chinese workers "Indopacif“* Exclusive Service. rude shock to Mustapha Kemal, and

hopes the latter will reflect care-

troops have been re-enlisted under firms should also procure the ap proval of

the commands of Sung Hing-chik the labour

fully the consequences of unions. Chinese

| and Chul King-vin, being renamed labourers

(10) All bad characters who eventual attack on the forces at who Those

NEW MINISTER'S PROSPECTS. As the 12th and 14th Regiments of have not enlisted in the labour secretly worked for Exitian firma

Kwangsi Forces respectively, In According to Havas, the general unions will not benefit by this and have not participated in the frag of Great Britain.

matters

civit. The Gaulois says the whole dan-

Para, Dec, 16. strike must be dismissed and muet

appertaining to Trulc. Gen. Chang calls for immediate lines of the programme of Herr

administration, General Hu has institution of three reforms, which Kach will be the intensification strike, those British commercial firms.

(7) After the settlement of the not be employed by any foreign ger of the situation lies in the That M. Doumer will be a short-

telegraphed to the Field Marshal The vacancies should be

us Minister of and the Administrator of Civil are designed to bring the whole army under uni'y of control, the of the spirit of Locarno, a world arms that do not intend at the filled by labourers recommended hy possibility of Turkey, supported by lived stop-gap

various labour unions:

Soviet Russia, making a desperate Finance, is the opinion of the Affairs for arther Instructions. sole command to be vested in the economic conference for the col-settlement of the strike to resume business, or intend to change thoi-

(11) Prior to the strike, labour-gesture. The Gaulois opires that whole evening press which is pre- Committee of Military Affairs.

laboration of nations, the con-names on resumption of business, ers getting wages of $10 or below! stitution of a commission of ex-and or change to other business should be increased forty per cont. the Council of the Longue's verdict paring for another crisis. perts to examine the fical law. must employ their former

after the resumption of work has been prompted by the hope Cartellists are completely dissatis- and the ratification of the Wash-ployees when resuming business.

Thirty-five per cent increase for that the dispute will be the subject fied with the appointment. ington Agreement on the eight (8) The standard working hours wages between $10 and $20, and

The Paris Soir says that M. hours day, simultaneualy with for all offices will be six, while in twenty per cent for $100 and under. of direct Anglo-Turkish negotin-

Doumer is ready to accommodate his France, Belgium and England.

the godowns, agencies, factorice (This is due to the high cost of liv-tions. A communique from the Demo- and residences it will be eight. the workers of the Douglas Ship vigorous Turkish opposition to the but the newspapers unanimously the Commander in Chief, Admiral

The wages of ing in Swatow).

The Petit Parisien forcaces proposals to the ideas of all parties, eratic Party declared that the Etrxa pay and adequaté allowances chicl factions of the

ping Co. for loading and unloading decision, and adds that if the Turks future must be paid for any extra work of cargoes should be $1.00 Mex. per indulge in a warlike adventure, predict he will not go far. Za Sir Sydney, Fremantle, state that Coalition will arrive at an agree-beyond the standard working time. labourer. The wages of the work- Great Britain could invoke the Liberto says the Cabinet will soon the Admiralty's attention hus been ment of principle.-"IndspecifA half holiday should be given to Exclusive Service. (All rights workers every Saturday. Terms ers of all foreign firms for trans-covenant of the League to claim fall and a government by national called to the distribution, presum- reserved). London, Dec. 16.

Union become inevitable.-Reuter,ably through Communist activities, for good treatment of women and portation work should be doubled. sanctions.

(12) Workers who are not put-) The Echo De Paria says the

of pamphlets circulated widely on In the House of Commons Mr.

children labourers are to be stipu- ting up in the boarding house of Turks will only bow to strength,

SOUND FINANCIER,

His Majesty' ships, and at naval- Iated. The working hours of those

Later. barracks, In home waters. Ormsby Gore, replying to Mr. H. RAILWAY CONGRESS. labourers for transportation work should be paid extra allowances of can safeguard pence is to exercise.

the commercial firma and factories The only way the British Empire

Senator Doumer, who is the sixth The Admiralty therefore have or unloading of cargoes will be twenty per cent. of their wages for its strength resolutely-Reuter. **** from 8 am to 5.30 p.m. unless lodgings.

finance minister in six months, hold directed that a statement shall be the same position in 1895, after read to all ship'e companies and be there CONCLUDED IN MOSCOW.

whch he was for five years Gover.placed on the notice boards of all The following forthcoming wed nor-General of Indo-China. Hls His Majesty's ships and ostabilah- Moscow, Dec. 16. the working time will stop at customers, are unionted by the cusine are announced. Ernest last office was that of Financements, shewing there is no founda The International Conference of 4 pm. The work done beyond tomers themselves, the Arms should Edwin Hagger, of No £1, Jordan Minister under M. Briand in 1921. tion for the allegations contained

standard time is con- the representatives of Chinese mer Railways finished horn with a dis-the

compensate half of the original un-Road, to Miss Isabella Crawford He has a wide reputation, especially in the leaflets, and pointing out chants in Hongkong and the cussion of the services with the Farsidered night work, and this should loading price of the cargoes to the Macfarlane, who is due to arrive in the Sonato, as a sound financial that the writers of the leaflets are

East and Western Europe. It not be over 12 p.m. Doublo pay trauspagiing coollen 7 Canton Strike Committee. He accepted the invitation of the must be given for night work,

in the Colony by the s.s, Karmals authority on somewhat conserva. not interested in the welfare of the (14) The Chinese workers on from Scotland Mr. Alfonso Car- tive lines. Mastbonebt it was far more likely to German railways for a confer

(0) Work is to be stopped on all finoman Konet e

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