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No. 21.064
一拜禮 號五十月二英港香
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1926.
ATTACKS ON SERVICE FRENCH POLITICS STRUGGLE WITH ARMED LEAGUE
MEN.
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TERRIBLE PLIGHT OF
OFFENDERS
CROWD PELTS SAILOR WITH STONES.
BRIAND FORCES AN ISSUE.
FIGHT FOR REVOLVER IN TEASHOP.
[SERIOUS ANGLO-FRENCH SPLIT.
PICKETS SQUEEZE.
So much has been heard of the boycott movement as a 80-called
It is all a matter of dollars and cents, he says 'adding:-"Any picket will do you a service and get the permit for you if you upprcach
SEQUEL IN COURT.
Disorders occurring in the Wan- chal district on Saturday night,
Mr. R. E. Lindsell said that in
SOCIALIST SPILT.:
Paris, Feb. 12.
REFLOATED.
"KWRIYANG ON WAY TO HONGKONG.
CONFLICTING VIEWS HOPES FOR "HUNAN."
Having been stranded for ten
days on a shorl in the western en trance to the Hainan Straits in an
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AMERICA BARS BRITISH COUNTESS.
SARCASTIC RETORTS.
New York, Feb., 13, With the Countess of Cathcart still immured on Ellis Island
The affair is complicated by the fact that the Earl of Craven
and others amongst a big crowd that the State should be made a "The drawers of the counter were which had collected in this locality. co-heir with other legatees, the searched by the robbers, who later him in the right way and are wing this case there was only one man's State's share to vary according to decamped with a sum of $110. Council momborship. The Paris meet with equal success in regard in New York. to pay his price." Those who know word against another, and it ap-the degree of the relationship of They would have made a larger haul
peared to him that obviously a big the heirs to the deceased.
had it not been for the blowing of the cumbersome procedure of draw-crowd must have been concerned
M. Brland, in supporting the a police whistle in the street, which
Inspector John Ogg, of the Wan-they had reached the extreme
BT-
PROPRIETOR STABBED,,
The proprietor of a tenshop in
Geneva, Feb. 12. The League of Nations" Council For the first time since the Cheungehawan, whose premises has Gred March 8th as the date work of sacrifice inspired by patrio-when the men from the Services opening of the financial debate in were entered by armed robbere at of the Assembly to deliver its tic motives that it is interesting to appear to have been singled out for the Chambor M. Briand made a
seven o'clock last night, made a cation for membership.-Reuter,
opinion on Germany's applica- attempt to refloat another vessel in officials of the Labour and Im learn the opinions of a Chinese who attack, had a sequel at the Central motion to shelve a Socialist pro.
daring attempt to possess himself
a similar predicament, the migration Department at Wash CLOUD ON LOCARNO BKY. has just visited Canton and had an Magistracy this morning when two pasal in the Finance Committee's
of a revolver which one of the in-
London, Feb. 13. Kwelyang, which is one of the most ington are faced with the neces opportunity of investigating condi- Chinese were separately charged Bill, and made the question one
Conflicting Anglo-Fronch view-modern vessel of the China Navi-ity of deciding one of the most truders was holding against his
points on the subject of the new gation Company's fleet, was
unusual cases which have over tions first-hand. He says that the with throwing stones and provoking of confidence. He obtained a
body. Grabbing the weapon, he permanent members of the Lea- pleket corps is generally regarded
a breach of the peace. In the first vote of 326 to 183, as a nuisance and little other than ease it was stated that Jess James that there is a split in the Cartel, forced to relinquish his hold on re-serious cloud as far appearing in being slight,
The result of the vote shows struggled with the man, but was gue Council are becoming what floated on Saturday and is due inarison under the present im
the Daily Chronicle calls the most Hongkong this morning, the damage]
migration laws. `n business concern to extort money May, a stoker of the Magnolia, was'
somne Radicala voting against the ceiving a stab in the hand with a the Locarno sky. The London In defiance of good law and order pelted with stones, which, were
The Hunan which went ashore alleged to have been thrown by the Government and others with the dagger held by one of the other reb-papors urge Sir Austen Chamber-
lain to oppose the admission of somewhere about, February 1st was was admitted into America in Spain, Poland and Brazil, which still shore when the Kwelyang left November without question and defendant, a rattan chair maker, Socialists. The proposal washers.
would probably be construed as a for Hongkong, but it was antici- is now living quietly with his Germany is likely to secure from pated that the salvage party would wife at her uncle's residence trick to cancel, the advantage
The Earl of Craven was newspapers, however, vigorously supportthe standpoint the Gaulois, to the older vessel yesterday. which saysGermany's appearance The 8.8. Kwelyang is the only hoyed when an army of press. on the Council as an equal of the vessel of the three concerned the men invaded his apartments, and Allies challenges the common-third was the Taming, also of the declared that he knew no more sense of international justice. The Geneva, correspondent of the Butterfield and Swire fleet-to than anyone else about the case, Matin argues that since Poland is carry wireless and since she has There was no reason why any relationship should be presumed Pact, she is logically entitled is a
to exist between him and the seat alongside Germany.-Reuter communication. It is however, PLAN WHICH FAILED.. thought possible that the Hunan
Countess, except an impersonal London, Feb. 13,
one. All he wanted, was to be has also been refloated as expected. The Daily Telegraph's ̈TM Berlin
allowed to live in peace and quiet ALTAI MARU STILL, ASHORE, correspondent has stated that the
with his wife.. male and female, confined in the in this case was arrested after a
M. Chicherin's reply to the plan to give permanent seats on Salvage operations in connec- In the Chamber, M. Cazale, on League of Nations' invitation to the Counting of the League totion with the s.s. Altal Maru which same quarter for having" violated stern chase in which soldiers also the regulations of the strike pickets. took part. He could identify the behalf of the Radical Socialists, participate in the reparatory minor States has been dropped.
persisted in Went ashore, eight days ago in the The confinement quarter was an defendant as being a very, aggrcs stated that the party had decided meeting of the Disarmament Con- If it had been
would undoubtedly Fo Tau Man Pass, are proceeding evil-smelling, dark and damp hov), sive individual as, earlier in the to separate from the Socialists ference on Swiss territory pend. Germany overrun with rats. The prisoners day, the defendant had led in an with a view to arriving at practi-ing the settlement of its conflict have withdrawn her application very slowly. are said to be strikers who came assault on witness, and, in fact, cal financial results in the in-with Switzerland, hopes that the for
here has now been allayed by
The task of discharging her five obstacles will be eliminated QA from their village homes on hear-had been carrying on in a similiar terests of the country.--Reuter.
news from Paris thousand tons of cargo is still ing a rumour that the ban on conmanner the whole day...
otherwise the Soviets will hold the official Reuter.
in hand but so far she has not been munication between Canton and The defendant called a witness,
Council of the League responsible
lightened sufficiently as to allow Hongkong was to be lifted for a who said he was walking along The newspapors congratulate for its exclusion.-Reuter. week or ten days on payment of with the defendant when he was M. Briand on forcing the lasue in MOSCOW OFFICIALLY BLAMES SWISE. ten dollars towards the funds for seized. Witness did not know last night's debate. They em- converting Yuet Shou Shan into what he was arrested for.
phasise that thereby now
ing out deposits from foreign banks in this attack. The defendant wa3 shelving of the motion, said that caused them hurriedly to leave.
In Shameen, reallse the nuisance
discharged.
and inconvenience in getting a per-chai Police Station, referred to an limit of discussion and it was mit through the plekets or direct earlier incident of a similar nature, necessary that the funds to bal-RUSSO-SWISS DISPUTE one of the pillars of the Locarno eft the scene, there is no means of from the headquarters of the which he said might have some ance the Budget should be voted connection with the other case. Strike Union. When applying for This statement was substantiated without delay in order that both ta permit to return to Hongkong at by Seaman G. W. H. Spratley, while Chambers might pass them by
for Tung Yuen, the informant said he giving evidence
a comrade, February 28th.-Reuter. Stoker Doney, in the second case.
DEFINITE SOCIALIST SPLIT. Spratley said that the defendant)
Paris, Feb. 12.
Baw over one thousand persons,
.!
A WAY OUT ?,
4
Paris, Feb. 13.
A
a public park. On reaching Can- Mr. Lindse! imposed a fine of majority has appeared from ton they were caught and thrown $100 or six weeks.
inta confinement by the pickets. Some of them have been confined
for over ten days, and many are
dick as a result of the confinement, whilst a few have been removed to hospital in a dying state.
It is further stated that when a at Whampoa, two eteamer calls pickets go aboard and remain there as long as the vessel is at the port. living on board at the expense of
COOK'S SUICIDE.
SEQUEL TO NEW YEAR GAMBLING.
SOVIET REFUSES TO ATTEND DISARMAMENT MEETING,
Moscow. Feb. 14.
membership.
Uneasiness
THE BRITISH - STANDPOINT.
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of her being pulled of.".
It is believed that the vessel has
Rugby, Feb. 14. The question of the admission of London, Feb. 14.. Powers other than Germany to Ruaso-Swiss reconciliation on permanent seats on the Council of been holed, but her double bottom
to the cargo, which the Socialists are excluded which depends the Soviet's par- the League of Nations continues to has, it is stated, prevented damage and a way is opened for urgent ticipation in the League Disarma-be discussed in the newspapers, solutions, though the Figaroment Conference is making little which fully recognise the impor- opines that the Government's headway, judging by Moscow's tance of the issues raised. Hopes troubles are about to begin and the official statement blaming the are expressed that the claims will main difficulty will be to persuade Swiss attitude for a failure to set-not be pressed and that the icchal- the Chamber to give a positive tle the dispute through the medium cal as well as political reasons vote on the fresh taxation clauses of France and declaring that against a present Increase in the and
upon number of permanent seats are thon secure a working Switzerland has insisted
The view of the majority.
eliminating from the text of its fully stated. L'Avenir similarly thinks that Declaration anything which can British Government is that, al while the vote has demonstrated be interpreted as an unqualified though the issues are being care
AIDING BRITISH ART.
■!
A GENEROUS GIFT.
London, Feb. 13.
apparent unfairness of the im There are many protests at the migration laws.
For example, women bara telegraphed to Mr. nine prominent New York Davis, the Secretary of Immigra tion, protesting at "discrimina- tion" against women,
in an editorial, declares that the The Philadelphia Public Ledger, ruling against the Countess of Catheart is foolish and the spe- cial Board of Enquiry is making United States ridiculous.
The newspapers so fat have boon. ro markably reticent, but the com- ments made are all sarcastic. Reuters American Service.
A NEW TURN.
New York Feb. 13. The case of the Countess of Cathcart has taken a new turn. Mr. Curran, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, has announced that he sent im-
the Earl of Craven to come to his
A cook of the Edward Dispon-that the Cartel is inoperable, it expression of regret for the as-fully studied as far as is pract In a letter to Sir Martin Con-migration inspectors to request
ment.
Reuter..
The
the ships company or compradore. eary committed suicide yesterday has not strengthened the Govern-sassination of M. Vorovsky and cable at this stage, it is impossible way from New York, Sir Joseph office for further interrogation. On the steamer's departure for Can. by hanging himself in the kitchen
has also refused to consent to to decide on the course which will. Duveen" announces that in order They called at the address at The Mutin declares that as the any formula for establishing an best serve the interests of the to encourage British art he is said to be living but did not and ton, two more pickets are sent on in the rear of the Dispensary at
which the Earl of Craven was board. either to relieve the former Queen's Road Central.
three main clauses of the Cartol's agreement to The body of the man was at financial scheme have been re- Vorovsky's daughter,
compensato ML Council and of the League general-
ly until the claims are definitely forming a small committee of men him. Mr. Curran has declared that 'pair or in addition, and during the
and he would press the case against round trip, cigarettes, sampan hire 5.45 yesterday morning found jected, the whole scheme can be
The Soviet statement however, advanced and arguments for and of acknowledged position
the Earl of Craven, regardless and other petty expenses are pro- suspended by the about "aiova rogarded as washed out. Reuter gratefully acknowledges the efforts against are fully conside by the authority and is placing at its dis- the outcome of the Countess of vided for the pickets by the ship the doorway into the kitchen. Too
piece of rope from a beam
AVOIDING A CRISIS."
of the French Government. representatives at Genera
appeal. Reuter's In this connection, the Observer posal £1,000 annually for the pur-Cathcart's The treatment accorded the steamer terrified to cut down the body)
Paris, Feb. 4. is according to the treatment ac themselves, Dispensary employ-
remarks that "when the moment chase of paintings by contempor: American Service. After the uncomfortable ex- 'corded to the pickets-in other ces called in the police, who, on perience of being split in three
PREMIUM ON LÝING.' arrives for the British vote to beary British artists, preferably words, the
New York, Feb. 14 despatch of the arrival, found
that life
was by the confidence debate on the LABOUR M.P ́'S DEATH. east, her policy will be determined promising young artists.
by loyalty to the Locarno idea, by Committee will hold the pictures
The Countess of Cathoart, in- steamer is facilitated if good oxtinct.
12th inst., the Radical Socialist
an honest interpretation of her
terviewed by pressmen on Ellis Treatment be given to the It is believed that the 'deceased group has called a Congress aim- pickets, whilst all sorts of de-had gamblod during the New ing at a re-establishing of unity WORKED IN MINES AS A LAD of the full status of a European ery in the British Isles, the Bri-tive. She said she was her own.
promised restoration to Germany acquired with power to lend or
present them to any public gai. Island, was cheerful and talka- Jay are meted out in case of ill-Year Day, "and had lost his with a view to avoiding a Minis-
Great Power, and by the best itish Empite or the United States, there by telling the truth, so It worst enemy and had got herself treatment to the pickets. "That marketmoney.. This is given asterial crisis.-Reuter. foreign ships should grant such the motive for the suicide.
terests of the League itself."—
does rather put a premium on British Wireless.
lying." She asserted that adultery was not a crime in England; if it were, all the Eng- lish nobility would be gaoled; and if England had the same im- migration laws as America, sho did not think, many American women would get in. She de clared that she had been wonder- fully well treated on Ellis Island and had received hundreds of cablegrams of sympathy from
vice,
privileges to the pickets," says the informant, "only encourages the pickets in the exercise of their illegal actions; and, with such| latitude granted the pickets to pre- vent persons and goods from com- ing and going to Canton, with Judicial powers to sentence offen- dors, and the privilege of accom panying all steamers from port to port, it is easily seen that a large amount of legitimate revenue is lost to the Government."
BANDIT'S HEAD."
REPORTED THEFT FOR
CRIMINOLOGIST.
Chicago, Feb. 13.
AMERICAN GIFT TO
EGYPT.
MORE ROCKEFELLER MUNIFICENCE.
London, Feb. 14.
The death is announced of Mr. John Robertson, M.B.E., Labour M.P. for the Bothwell Division of Lanarkshire.
[The deceased, who was born in 1867, worked in 'a coal mine aš a Не жда boy of thirteen, years. Chairman of the Scottish Miners' Union and had sat for the Both-
NAVY ECONOMIES.
SAVING TO TAXPAYERS.
London, Feb. 13.
well division since 1919. At the Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, in a Cairo, Feb. 14.
last election he was returned speech at Torquay, announced that What is believed to be a record with 14,501 votes, against 11.314 the Admiralty economies would not The mystery of the disappear- ance of the head of Francisco Villa donation for humanistic science polled by Mrs. H. B. Shaw, Con-only cover the whole cost of the
research has been offered by Mr.servative.] appears to have been cleared up
FRONTIER INCIDENT.by an admission alleged to have John Rockefeller, Junior, to King
LEVERHULME SALE.
-Reuter:
COAL ... SITUATION.
IMPORTANT MEETING OF
MINE-OWNERS.
Rugby, Feb. 14. Importance is being attached by
new construction programme, but the press to the meeting of mina-friends. Reuter's American Ser- also save the taxpayer over two millions sterling besides, without owners which will be held this week depriving the Navy of its power of to consider the coal situation.' It carrying out its duties-Reuter.
ALLEGED DISAGREEMENT DENIED, Rugby, Feb. 14.
is stated that on both sides during WALL STREET NEWS. recent weeks a growing feeling has
FA STOCK EXCHANGE TO
CLOSE
been made by some scientists here Fuad and the people of Egypt- namely, ten million dollars for the that the head was being brought purpose of building and maintain- LATVIAN NOTE TO RUSSIA.
BIG PRICES OBTAINED. to Chicago for examination. Ex-ing in Cairo a museum which will
New York, Feb. 18, ̄. Mr. Bridgeman, speaking at Tor-been displayed in favour of mak- Riga, Feb. 14, perts story is that an eccentrie probably be the finest in the world
Lord Leverhuime's sale up to quay, and that practically all the ing a further attempt to secure a There is a development in the millionaire interested in crimino- and establishing an archeaological Russo-Latvian incident, as the lagy financed the theft of the head
Institute in conjunction therewith. the present has realised nearly economies were devised by his ad- peaceful solution, of the problem." The American Professor Breast $500,000. The continued bidding visers at the Admiralty and settled while, the members of the
in agreement with the Treasury, Soviet demanding a thorough in- in order that the brain and bumps od, who formally presented the up to high prices surprised every The caly point on which they did Coal Commission, in order that the vestigation of the frontler incident of the late bandit might be exa-offer to King Fuad, declared in an body. It is believed that if buy not agree was referred to some Prime Minister shall have a report Consolidated Stock Exchange has
Interview that the donor socks ing continues at the present scale. and are alleged to have assaulted mined 'and analysed from a patho-|thereby to oxpress the friendship of prices the collectionmybody else for arbitration. The end of the month, have bconmembers for the purpose of dis- and carried of a policeman. The]
storien of disagreement between peaks Note demands the repatriation of logical standpoint for the benefit of America, the newest land in the realise twice the originally estling the Admiralty and the Treasury ing about thirteen hou ***** policeman and the punishment of scienco Router's American West, for Egypt, the oldest land sted value of $2,000,000 Reuters could be completely diares
for the part fortnight. Service.
in the Fast-Rout
Latvians have sent a Note to the
New York, Feb.12.
The Board of Governors of the
passed a resolution to confer with
solving the exchange and liquid ating its assets-Router Andr