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IMPORTANT CHINA DEBATE.
RIGHTS TO MOVE TROOPS RETAINED.
FREEDOM TO NEGOTIATE WITH EITHER SIDE.
QUESTIONS IN COMMONS.
Arising out of many questions in the House of Commons yesterday, Sir Austen Chamberlain made several important state- nients on the China problem and crisis.
He said in reply to the Nationalist Government's declaration, that the British Government could not bind itself to refuse to enter into negotiations with Chinese officials in any part of Chim who were actually, exercising de facto authority.
He further announced that the Nationalist Government, although satisfied with the assurances regarding the concentration of British forces at Shanghai so far as to sign the Hankow Agree- ment, had protested against the landing us being "without legal Justification," but Sir Austen apain asserted that His Majesty's Government must reserve their full right to dispose of their troops an might be necessary for the protection of British life in Shanghai..
London, Feb, 21.
RECENT AGITATION AT IN PAKHOI NOW. | FLYING ACROSS THE
HANKOW.
MOCK FUNERAL ́OF BRITISH IMPERIALISM.
STRANGE "MOURNERS."
Hankow, has throbbed for the last night or two (suya, a message
MORE ANTI-CHRISTIAN FEELING.
MOVE AGAINST SCHOOLS.
A Telegraph correspondent writ- ing from Pakboi, Ander date of the 14th instant, saju
S. ATLANTIC.
DE PINEDO HOPS OFF FROM CAPE VERDE.
A 2,000-MILE STAGE.
* London, Feb. 21.'
THE STEAMBOAT CO. MEETING
COMPENSATION FOR STRIKE LOSSES EXPECTED.
A message from St. Vincent, DRASTIC ECONOMY URGED. For some weeks there has been Cape Verde, says that the Marquis of Wednesday last) with the consome talk of a focal boycott being tinuous beating of drums and declared against foreigners here, De Pinodo left Port Prain at gongs in connection with the cele- but it is believed now that nothing eleven o'clock last night for Porta
will be done. *g bration of the Lantern Festival by
Sao Martinho, Brazil-Reuter. the labour unions, which this year alonaries, upon advice of their res- atage of the planned flight, entail- This is the most hazardous are showing unprecedented en-pective Consulates, bave left foring a flight of about 2,000 miles Thousands of persons partieinnt. places of safety. The Germans are over the South Atlantic Ocean. It ed in the picturesque lantern Commissionel of Customs has re- will be remembered that Major
thusiasm over the event.
All American and British mis-
remaining for the present. The
parades, which were well organiz-moved his wife and child to Hong-France, the Spanish aviator, ed and which appear so far to have kang; all others of the Custom accomplished the same flight in passed off without disorder.
staff are remaining.
February, last year.]
On Tuesday afternoon the spirit | "*" of the carnival found grotesque expression in a mock' funeral pro- cession mourning the loss of Bri
The tish "Imperialism."
coffin was carried through the streets by
Idols Removed.
In the old and conservative city of Yanchow the local people have been greatly shied by the whole
Another Flier.
Lordon, Feb. 21. A message from Alicante, in the south of Spain, says that the Uruguayan aviator, M. Larri
Compensation for losses sustained in maintaining communica tion with Canton during the strike is forming the subject of negotiation between the Government and the Hongkong, Canton and "Macao Steamboat Company, Ltd., it was stated at the annual
meeting of the Company hold this morning.
It was also mentioned, at the meeting that in view of the prospects of increased trods with Macao it might be advisable to place faster and more modern steamers on the rum.
Mr. Li Tse-fong suggested drastic reductions in administrative expenses and put forward the idea of appointing a local shipping: firm as General Agents of the Company,
Mr. T. G. Weall occupied the Ilix Majesty's Government, and
and there chair,
were, also though negotiations are still pend-
ja section of the British Cigarette sale removal of idols, and other Bordes has arrived thera,--Reuter present:-Sir Robert Ho Tung,ing, I have reason to believe that
muny
Company's workers,, musicians paraphernalia from the meanwhile playing a funeral dirge, temples by agitators and students. which, according to some foreign Thera is much feeling among the spectators, sounded like a Chinese citizens, but they fear to make a attempt at "Ye banks and braes."meve, knowing that should they do. On a scroll carried by the pro- so they themselves would probably cession was inscribed "Throw the be the next vietinis. British, from Shanghai!"
us the British Concession at Han-
An odd feature of the pamphlets In the House of Commons in low has been concluded by them distributed in connection with the response to a request by Mr. J. R with special reference to the facts. Procession in place of paper cash was that the right wing of the Clynen for a statement with re- of the new stains quo and is not Kuomintang was mentioned as a gard to the signing of the Hankow intended by them, to serve, as a mourner along with Marshala Wu Agreement, Sir Austen Chamber-precedent for the future status of Pel-fu, Chang Tac-lin, Sun Chuan- Jain said that a telegram receiv-any British or other Concessionfang and other anti-revolutionar-
ed from Mr. O'Malley, dated elsewhere in China." February 20th reported that the
signature took place on Saturday. evening of the Agreement in re-
Troop Rights Reserved,
"Sir Austen Chamberlain said he
gard to the Hankow Concession. had instructed Mr. O'Malley to He read the terms of the agreemake it clear to Mr. Chen that ment (precisely as given alrendy),
His Majesty's Government must and added that at the moment of reserve their full right to dispose signature certain declarations
of their troops as might be neces-.
ies.
The anti-Christian feeling here has increased a good deal since I wrote last nu hardly anything whatever or be done along religi ous lines. The usual processions and noisy agitators continue..
Bandit Evil..
But by far the greatest problem in these districts is the bandit evil, Though the Nationalists appear to be doing their best to wipe them HANKOW AGREEMENT.out, not much headway is being Memorial cemeteries are made tails haid out in most of the big centres in which the soldiers killed in bandit suppression are buried. The cemeteries are a grim re- minder of the powerful hold the bandits have upon these districts.
GENERAL SATISFACTION
FELT.
were made arising from the nego-
Hankow, Feb. 20. 'tiations. Mr. O'Malley informed Sary for the protection of British
With reference to the handing life in Shanghai-(Loud Cheers). Mr. Chen that the British authori
Replying to Sir "C. Kinloch Jover of the British Conecasion to ties concerned would do all in
Cooke, Sir Austen Chamberlain a new Chinese Municipal Council their power to implement and en-aid that the question as to when on March 15th, it has been agreed sure the successful operation of it was safe for British nationals, that there will be British repre- the agreement; and, as far as the British Authorities were concern turn to Hankow must be left to
particularly British women, "to re-sentation thereon.
The announcement that the ed. Chinese citizens would enjoy those on the spot, but, frankly, he agreement is at last signed and be entitled to the same rights would deprecate undue haste in been received with the greatest as British subjects in the British
at Hankow, satisfaction returning to conditions which Concession aren.
sure the successful operation of
were concerned, there would be no discrimination against British interests in the administration of the new district.
for the future.-Renter.
All
Control of Schools.
SPANISH POLITICS.
DIVERGENCE OF VIEWS REGARDING MOROCCO.
Madrid, Feb. 21,
It is semi-officially stated that the resignation of Signor Yanguas was due to a divergence of views with regard to the methods to be followed in the negotiations with regard to Morocco-Reuter.
NAVAL LIMITATION.
ITALY REGRETFULLY DECLINES.
feel they are no longer justified in which are already insuficient asking their home Boards, to supply for her defensive needs.-Reuter. the finance for such schools, secing
the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. J.in view of the services rendered M. Alves, Mr. H. Staples Smith to the Colony our application for" (Directors), Mr. John Arnold further compensation will be (Secretary), Mr. W. E. L. Shenton favourably considered by the local (solicitor), Messrs. Lo Kai-hong, Authorities. Chong Ching-po. W. G. Joseph, Paul. Lauder, C. Bernard Brown, Li Tse-fong, S. Dunenberg, 0.)
Alterations in Balance Sheet.
The net loss for 1926, after pro viding $119,971.95 for deprecia. Kitchell, C. A. Peel and. J. Owen tion, amounts to $905,449.00
Hughes (shareholders).
with the
will regain its former position on the river.
aguinat which you will note that The Secretary read the notice sum of $40,000, has been trans
ferred from Depreciation Fund to convering the meeting.
the credit of Profit and Loss Ac The airman's Speech.
count. After deducting the amount brought forward from the The Chairman said-Gentle- previous year as well, as interest men, The Directors' report and on investments, etc., there remains statement of accounts have been a 'balance at debit of $246,985.83, in your hands for some days, and, which your Directors recommend Rome, Feb, 21, I propose with your consent, to should be carried forward. You The Italian Note to the United take them as read.
will notice that certain altern- States regretfully declines Presi It is with deep regret that I tions have been made in the bal- dent Coolidge's invitation to a dis- have to record the death of two ance sheet, an improvement which armament conference, and empha-members of the Board during the will no doubt appeal to share sises that as regards the European year the Honourable Mr. P. II. holders. We have-effected ceono- A real problem is being faced by continent there exists an undeniable Holyoak and Captain W. E. Clarke. miea in many directions, the re- the mission schools here. It has inter-dependence between every Mr. Holyoak had been a Directorsult of which will be reflected in been ruled by the Nationalists that kind of armament and every single since 1914 while Captain Clarke's future balance sheets.
company these schools must be handed over Power for which it is impossible connection
Not Pessimistic. to a Committee composed chiefly of to adopt measures of a partial nu- extended over a period of 1974 has Chinese and that all funds available ture between only five great naval scars,
When addressing you last year and it is impossible to foretall Conditions continue abnormal; for such institutions be handed to Powers. The Note expresses the that Committee whose members opinion that the limitation of arma the chairman struck a note of what the future may have in store, Mr. Chen replied that the Chin, might still be unsettled until time through the negotiations it was felt will dispose of them as they see fit.ments to be effective must be uni warning and expressed the opinion but I am by no means pessimistic No religion whatever is to be per-versal, and points out that the ox that unless there was an early and feel confident that with the had been given to this arrange-that the British Government's de- ese authorities would likewise do their utmost to implement and en-security was fairly established,
ment to prove itself, and untilclared policy of patient conciliation mitted in these schools, it is re-ample shown at Washington was improvement in trading conditions turn of the side our Company was being pal to a severe practical ported. We all know, that such not followed by the minor naval figures in respect of 1926 would with an up-date leet of steamers
leave much to te desired. "The test and the successful result of procedure will in all probability Powers, the agreement and, as far as they Negotiations With Peking. the conversations which have mean the turning of these schools Finally, Italy cannot, without Improvement, however, was long
Before bringing my' remarks to Replying to Mr. Lloyd George, taken place during the last five into Nationalist propaganda in- grave risks, expose herself to the delayed and under the circum- who warmly congratulated thesis taken as a hopeful auguryatitutions. Under such the Mission limitation of naval armaments stances you were no doubt pre-
pared for the disappointing result a close, I desire to record that your Directors are alive to the of the year's working.
possibilities of increased trade Restricted Services. with the neighbouring Colony of.
Macao and as the Harbour Works Communication with Canton there are now nearing completion was maintained throughout the it would be unwise to ignore the year by a daily service operated necessity of placing faster and in conjunction with the China more modern steamers on the run. Navigation Company's s.s. Fat In that connection certain pro shan, but unfortunately, as was posals have been made to the The discovery that burglars had to be expected, the result was not Board, and when something of a
Batisfactory. successful altogether
Your entered and made a
more definite nature is forthcom haul from the Clubhouse of the Directors, however, after careful ling the scheme will be placed be-
Cricket Club at consideration, decided that it was fore shareholders for discussion, Civil Service Happy Valley was made early in the best Interest of all con
I have no further comments fo cerned to carry on a restricted: yesterday morning, REPORTED CAPTURE OF It was found that a safe in the service, having regard also to the make, and I therefore beg to pro- Secretary's office had been opened Colony's requirements, and I feel pose the adoption of the report and shareholders will accounts as presented. When this TUCHUN. this morning as advertised, but
overnight, and a sum of $500 and confident
endorse the policy. Towards the has been seconded I shall be pleas- the probabilities are that, to
jed to answer to the best of my Thanks of Parliament.
The Army Headquarters in Cau- two gold rings were stolen,
"The door of the safe had been latter part of the year it was pour ability any question in connection ensure safety, it will be sent direct
ton yesterday lasued a communiqua R slightly Replying to Mr. H. W. Looker, to Vladivostock by
announcing that a telegram had left ajar when the No. 1 boy enter-sible to recommence a full sche-therewith which shareholders may Mr. Chen niso announced that the settlement
Sir Austen Chamberlain said that longer route.
been received from the Kwangsled the room yesterday morning, dule of sailings and you will be of the Kiukiang the Nationalist Government re-Concession would follow the lines
Military Headquarters to the effecte reported his discovery to the pleased to learn that so far the wish to ask.
satisfactorily. garded the "modification of the of the settlement na regards Han-
that the Yunnan Tuchun, Tang Treasurer, who has in turn notified arrangement Is-working, quite
the polico..
Mr. Li Tae-fong sald:-Mr... Chi-yao, had been overthrown by original plan for the concentration kow.
Definite Promise of Support, Chairman and gentlemen-In ris- his subordinates.
ing to second, the report and Had it been decided to lay up the fleet,. depreciation of vessels accounts for the year 1926, I am` would have been practically on sure I shall be voicing the opinion of all shareholders in 'sharing with the Hame scale 08 when in
were the Directors their regrets for the commission, and, as we expecting from day to day to loss last year of two members of resume A full service. I am the Board in the persons of the
To Deal With de facto Authorities,
Government on the signature of [the Agreement, Sir Auston Cham- berlain said that negotiations were pending with the Peking Government and that Sir Miles
"VIA SIBERIA.”
THE SILANGHAI POSTAL STRIKE.
Sir Austen Chamberlain also Lampson had made the same de read Mr. Eugene Chen's declara-claration to them as had been tion of the Nationalist Govern-made to Mr. Chen and we were ment's policy with regard to Con-ready and must reserve our right cessions and International Settle-to negotiate with the de facto ua-
No information has yet been ments, (as already cabled), and thorities in any part of China. received from Shanghat concern- said that Mr. O'Malley, in reply, We could not deal with Shanghai jing the ability of the postal au- had made a declaration that His nd we could deal with those rights thorities to distribute mail for- Majesty's Government could not belonging to us alone, as Shang-warded from Hongkong, but so far bind themselves to refuse to enter hal was an International Settle-the mail is leaving without inter- into negotiations with Chinese ment Its future could only be ruption, officials in any part of China with settled by agreement, with the The European mail via Siberia regard to matters arising in the various nations which had an was sent by the .8. Shinyo Maru areas where such, offteials were equal interest with us. actually exercising de facto authe- rity.
Formal Protest..
ROYAL
MARINES.
TO-DAY'S ROUTE MARCH.
Under the command of Major
that the object for which these
schools have been established is no ANOTHER BURGLARY. longer obtainable.
Naughty bois and bad characters have smashed in two gates in the wall of the American Mission in Pakhol, but nothing else has been
done.
YUNNAN REVOLT?
CIVIL SERVICE CLUB ENTERED..
The telegram states that Lung Yun and Hu Yo-yu, two leading BELGIAN INTERESTS. Yunnanese Generals, recently re- belled against Tang and instead of
of British forces at Shanghai us Mr. E. T. Campbell, suggested announced by Sir Austen Cham-that the congratulations of Par- berlain in the House of Commons liament should be cabled to Mr. on February 10th" as a concession O'Malley, and Sir Austen Cham- enabling the signing of the Agree-berlain said that he had already F, A. Hamer, of H.MS. Frobisher, going to attack Kwangsi, as was ment, but as the landing at expressed to Mr. O'Malley and Sir detachments of the Royal Marines, arranged, they proceeded to attack Shanghai of British troops, even Miles Lampson his sense of the from the warships in Harbour, the Yunnan capital. They captur-
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INSTRUCTIONS TO PEKING EXPLAINED.
Brussels, Téb, 21.
14
Seconder's Suggestions.
in reduced numbers and with the ability, with which they had con- took part in a route march through od Yunnan-fu and took General: On the occasion of the departure sure you will agree that it Hon. Mr. Holyonk, and Capt. strictly limited purpose stated by ducted the very difficult negotia- the city this morning.
Tang and his brother, Tang Chito China of Baron Guillaume, would have been short-sighted Clarke the Secretary of State is without tions and had renewed to both the Headed by the Royal Marine ruc, prisoners. The two rebelllous Secretary to the Belgian Embassy policy to have impaired our or- I have perused with care the legal justificalion, the Nationalist assurance of his and the Govern- Band, the parade, which was about renemis are said to have declared in London who is going to rejoin ganisation by dismissing officers, balance sheet which we are callb Government have to protest mont's confidence in them.
four hundred strong, marched their intention to against the landing and the pre-
to join the N-the legation in Peking, the Foreign whom it would be difficult to re- upon to adopt to-day, and I com- Mr. E. Thurtle (Labour) asked along Queen's Road, up Wyndham tionalists.
Ministry summoned the represon-place at short notice. The pos-pliment you on the changes in the sence of such British troops in the the Government to consider the Street and past the Central Police No confirmation of the above re-tatives of the principal Belgian ability of receiving financial as manner of setting out the accounts International Settlement at Shang-possibility, in view of the critical Station to the western district, port is yet available, but there groups interested in China, to sistance from the Government was which I agree with you the share- hal. Further, the Nationalist fituation at Shangha, of suggest returning by way of Des Voeux have been many rumeurs recently whom was explained the in mentioned in the speech from the holders will appreciate. I might Government declare that the aring to other foreiz. Governments Road Central.
that some of the Yunnan gunerals structions it was proposed to chair last year, and I am happy add, not only the shareholders, but rangement made respecting the that they appoint persons, with It was an exceedingly smart had shown dissatisfaction towards give to the Minister in Peking to state that a definite promise of all the members of the staff will status of the area hitherto known (Continued on page 12.) turn-out
support has been received from (Continued on Pago 4).
their chief,
which all approved, Rueter.