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been paid back is of buse kind. British business has been cont letely killed, it is dangerous for Britishers to walk in the streets THERE ARE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS THAT ARE CATCHING, BUT EXPERI- of what was lately their Conges-ENCE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. sion and there has boon an inten- sification of the campaign pf lies and calumny on the part of the Wuhan clique. There
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(A Special Correspondent.)
LATEST NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
NEW SENIOR OFFICER FOR
THE YANGTSZE...
London, April 15.
The Admiralty announces the appointments of Rear-Admirals Bertram Thiesiger and Hugh Tweedie,. to...be Commander-in- Chief of the East Indies. Station Shanghai, Tuesday." and Senior Naval Officer of the The demand for the supression of Yangtze, rospectively, in succes- all Nationalrab finge in the Internasion to Vice-Admiral Ellerton and tional. Settlement and the French Rear-Admiral: Cameron-Reuter. ja 214&Tha engagement -is- announced Concession is growing and an edi- live up to the height of the lan-between Lieut. Edward Danger-torial on the subject by the North Thesiger, C.B., C.M.G., has been [Rear-Admiral Bertram Sackvillo guage employed by its spokesmen, eld, N., and Elma Tryphoon, China Daily News this morning Admiral Superintendent of Ports- and the arguments of these obser Birkett, of Hongkong, and 16, St. strengthening the weight of opinion 52 years of age, and entered the only child 101. Mr. and Mrs Herry will most likely have the effect of mouth Dockyard since 1925. He is vers have been strengthened by James's Court, S.W.1.
in favour of their removal., all that has happened since the
Royal Navy in 1887. He was in The movement has already set in, the Jutland action, and was Hunkow
kow Agreement was signed. at St. James's Palace. Among ment and Concession streets yester- the C.B, for his services
The King held & Levee on March however, and a tour of the Settlementioned in despatches and given We have been forced to evacuate those in attendance upon bisa Ma- day showed that there are now He was applonted A.D.C. to the then. the upper river, we have had to jesty was Admiral Sir Arthur fewer red flags with the white sun King in 1922. leave Changsha, the whole of qirst and Principal Naval on the blue field than there were a
Aide-du-Camp.
Rear-Admiral Hugh J. Tweedie fow days ago. The news of the was trade on the Yangtaze has been
lately in command of the Nationalist retreat before the ad- Grand Flect Destroyer Flotillas. paralysed and there are threats A. British pioneer in China who vance of the Northerners was noHe is 50 years of age, and has had and warnings of further enmity. papers is Mr. James Stewart, still ance of some of the flags, and if the including spells in the Mediter- been in the Home doubt responsible for the disappear an extensive service in the navy, low then can Japan or any other living at Stirling. He put up, six-former make further progress it ranean, at the Cape, the China Power, in the light of these things, ty years ago, the first brick seems likely that we shall see even coast, West Indies, North America, entertain a thought for negotiahouse on the mud flats which were lewer red banners in the streets.
Mexico, and. South The N. C. D. News this morning waters generally. During the late tion? There can only be deter-
says that after the outrages which war he served off Belgium, Suez, mined resistance to what is not- A public motor car knocked have been perpetrated under the Dardanelles, and in the Adriatic. ing less than sheer force, even
down a Chinese coolie, in Praya flag there is every ground for re- He was made a C.B. in 1919, and East on Thursday. The cooliesenting the display of the though dapan does fear the nae was admilled to the Government Boxerism. There is no precedent King in 1925. His decorations in- new appointed naval A.D.C. to the of what the Nationalists term the Civil Hospital in a very serious for allowing the use of the ensign clude the Japanese Order of the "economic weapon" against her condition and has since succumb of an avowedly anti-foreign and anti-Christian moverment, an en
Rising Sun. He was promoted ed to his injuries, It is clear that there can be no
sign 'disgraced by bestial outrages-
Rear-Admiral last year.] rend improvement in the Yangiszo
Sir Charles Addis, Sir E. Dension upon, foreigners, as well as consist- situation until there has been in-Ross and Mr. M. Uda, the last thousands of men,
ent persecution and humiliation of FINDLAY SMITH-On Mar. 7, at stilled into the Chinese mind the Taiwan, attended a memorial ser-cen it not seem rather absurd
named representing the Bank of children.
women and Madeira, Vivian Findlay Smith, fermerly of Hongkong, realisation that the way of friend-vice for Dr. Walter Leaf, chairman to even the broadminded," the jour-
ly negotiation is the only way ac-
of the Westminster Bank, Ltd., at nat asks, "that with miles of ceptable.
Marylebone Parish Church onbarbed wire and thousands of arm- March 11.
ed men in defensive array against nn.apknowledged enemy, the colours The Services at St. John's Cathe-of that enemy should be flaunted in draf yesterday were very well at our faces within the tented. On Easter Sunday, to area.".
defended morrow, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12 hope that within
The editorial concludes with the noon. Malins and sermon at 11 hours Shanghai's proteges will twenty-four am.. Evening Service at 6 p.m. prove that they have some sense There will be a special Flower of deeney and propriety by res Service for children at 3 p.m. moving their red flags and burning
Ordinances Hongkong.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 · 1927,
JAPAN'S POLICY.
The Religious Urge. There were two news items in cur issue of Thursday which indicated the inherent religious arge of human nature. At Manila, when
severe earthquake shock, was felt, some of the inhabitants, apparent ly in fairly large numbers, rushed into the streets and commenced praying there, thinking the mani- festation WHS connected with Holy Week. That really illustrat-
then Tientsin.
Affairs.
them.
Post Office Plans.
American
CHINA SQUADRON.
TO BE RE-ORGANISED:
The Navy Estimates for 1927 note a decision to reorganise the China Squadron. This consists at present of five cruisers of various types, all dating from the war period. In the course of 1027 they the new "Kent" class, each of are to be relieved by five ships of 10,000 tons, 311⁄2 knots speed, and an armament of eight 8-in. guns.
When this transfor has been
PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS.
effected we shall have in Chinese waters a cruiser squadron of un- Among the presentations to the King nt a recent Leved were
rivalled power and homogeneity, Japan's attitude regarding the one aspect of religion—fear of
the unseen powers that rule man's D.S.D., M.C., cn appointment as his Licut-Colonel Denzil Clarke,
which in ease of need could be present China crisis is becoming destiny. It forms the basis of a Majesty's Viec-Consul in China, by the waywardness of the Shangh formidable cruisers now on the I have previously commented on promptly reinforced by the three more clearly defined, and it would great deal of religion the world the Secretary of State for Foreign Postal workers and the ever e-East Indies station-China Ex- segma that public opinion in Tokyo over. In India, on the banks of Affairs: Mr. John T. Pratt, C.M.G., danger of another strike presa.
the Ganges, we had an instance of is coming into line with that which an entirely different side of wor-Cond-General in China, by the the rail service to a chaotic con- on appointment as his Majesty's which would once again reduce asserts that this is not the time in ship-intense belief in some par- Secretary of State for Foreignition It is good news, therefore, which to display & vacillating or ticular tenet, amounting to little wonk policy. It is now no secret are told, thousands of pilgrims to' short of fanaticism. Here. we
thal the Note of the Powers to the the nanimal indu ceremony of Nationalists in connexion with bathing in the sacred Ganges river, were involved in a mad rush to
A FORTNIGHT'S RECESS. the Nanking outrages would have storm the barricades and be the been much firmer in tone had it first to enter the water, thereby
The second floor of the Charter-
London, April 14. The House of Commons has ad- not been for the lack of unanimity, hoping to attain extraordinary
ed Bank building has been secured and that Japan was
virtues. The result was a serious In connexion with church ser- and there is now a complete equip journed until April 26-Router. prominent crush, in which a number of un-vices on Good Friday, the recital ment of sorting tables, pigeon among those who advocated the fortunate people lost their lives held at St. John's Cathedral last holes and delivery counters. 1: Lady Beaverbrook, who has ar- milder "and" eventual phrasing, and many others were injured. night was attended by a large another strike should secur it will, rived in Toronto from California
One revails, in this connexion, the congregation, Japan's policy at the
when
selections be possible to deal with all foreign with her daughter, denies the re- moment former practice of "sutter," where on the organ
were given by mails but at the beginning it will ports that she intends to seek elec- would seem to be to let past hap-by a widow was obliged to perish Mr. Frederick Masop, A.R.CO., not be possible for the amateurs tion to the British House of Com- penings go by with just a protest, in the flames of her dead hus-L.T.CL. who also had the nggis- to cope with parcels. Japanese mona.
CATHEDRAL MUSIC.
LAST NIGHTS RECITAL.
to learn that all arrangements are how complete in the organization of an International Post Office which will take over the work of receiving and despatching mails in the event of another strike.
nexi
but to take every possible care that was the same orge that one can Airs. G. E. Aubrey (violinist) and Chinese fetters will be put back Medal has been conferred on P. C. band's funeral pyre. At the basis tance of Mrs. R. Sanger (soprano), sorters will be employed and all, nothing very inimical to her in- trace in the Ganges bathing cere- Mr. A. P. Glanville (bass) with a in their sacks and returned to the Golder by the Municipal Council. terests shall be allowed to occur mony-the attainment, or preser-quartelte of members of the tenders from which they were Mr. Golder is attached to the in the future. We were informed vation. of purity, which lies at Cathedral choir..
taken.
North Szechuen Road Police the root of Hinduisin. The Bri- yesterday that very elaborate pre-tish authorities have stamped outed the exquisite Largo from the Body has been obtained and it is probably be made at the
After the organist had render The consent of the Consular Station. The presentation will cautions are being taken at Han-"suttee," as being opposed to the symphony "From the New World" now certain that should the Post police parade. Mr. Golder also kow to prevent the Japanese Con-inciples of aumianity. Yet now Mrs. Sanger sang Franck's "Ave Office employees again show their receives six months class promo-
and again one bears of isolated Maria" and Handel's hymn "Come disinclination to work the essential tion. cession from being taken back instances of self immolation be- Unto Him." Mr. Glanville sang mails can be handled with com- | through mab' pressure and that ing practised by Hindu widows two items from Mendelssohn, paratively little inconvenience.
there is a stern determination to Modern thought is inore charitat. and Mrs. Aubrey contributed two
(actuated by religious, fervour.
violin
Was
Japanese in Chapel. Considerable excitement caused in Chapei yesterday when about 500 Japanese sailors sur- rounded a block of houses near the Odeon Theatre and began a house
hold the Concession-by force if towards differing creeds than was
selections, these being
Protest Over Argus Planes. "Larghetto" (from Handel's necessary. Heavy barricades have the case of old. Whether Christ Sonata in D) and "Andante in
The daily flights of British acro. been erected around the Conces-doctrinal belief remains to hold ians or otherwise, the sanctity of
F." by Gluck.
planes from .M.S. Argus and sion, the Japanese naval author-the mind in case of crisis. It is of the programme was Tachai-strong protest being made to the to house search for arms and
The feature of the second part other vessels have resulted in a ities are
jn change, and the tera refuge for the harassed, andkowsky's "Marche Solonnelle", in Shanghai Municipal Council and ammunition." The block extende ritory is strongly guarded by
balm. for the troubled or distress which the full range of the organ Consular authorities by the newly into Chinese territory and it is ed That is An appropriate
Foreign
stated that one side of it was marines and volunteers. We were thought on which to dwell during was brought out. In this contr-appointed Nationalist
bution, Mr. Mason ahowed fuil Minister, Mr. Kuo Tal-chi,
guarded by Cantonése tròopa. Eastertide.
In tommand of the instrument,,
Ile declares that the flights are searched everyone in the theatre addition, the Japanese During the Interval, a collection an infringement of China's was taken in aid of the Organ sovereign rights and that the where a meeting was being held.
aeroplanes have flown
A good deal of inflammatory Chinese territory, in contravention arrests were made. Reports that literature WAS scized but no of the International Code..
OBITUARY.
FAMOUS ENGLISH ARTIST.
London, April 15. The death is announced of the famous English artist, Mr. Henry Holiday-Reuter,
Fund.
FLYING ENDURANCE
RECORD.
51 HOURS.
New York, April 14. Two civilano, Bert Acosta and Clarence Chamberlain, broke the world's flying endurance record in a Belanca monoplane.
over
also informed yesterday that the Japanese army in Manchuria is being doubled-at least for the time being--and it is obvious, in' this connexion, that Japan is
shots were fired during the searchi keeping a wary eye on Russia and
Search of Sovicta Ceases.
are entirely without foundation. determined not to surrender any
Five revolvers, over a hundred The police which have recently rounds of ammunition, knives and of her privileges in the rich hinter- Henry Holiday, who was born AIRMEN REMAIN ALOFT OVER entered and left the the Soviet the houses
been searching all those who rifles ammunition were found In land outside, Korea. "What we in London nearly 88 years ago.
and two loaded Consulate-General on Wangpoo revolvers were picked up from the have, we hold" would appear to was a young student at the Royal
Road changed their tactics yeste floor of the theatre. Academy in 1854 and was early be Japan's main idea just now. impressed with the appdal of the
day and merely took note of the
More Good Intentions, Land we cannot help thinking that pre-Raphaelite pictures. His
names and addresses of all those It is, in the gircumstances, an ex-acquaintances and Crienda includ-
who went in or out.
An affirmation that he will fed famous people like Millais,
Up to the present no reply, from raaintain peace and good order is ceedingly sound idea, worthy of Roselti, and Holman Hunt, and
the Consular Body concerning the made in three proclamations emulation by all the Powers. In with Burne-Jones he struck up a
They took off at 9.30 on Tuesday, attitude of the Municipal Council issued by General Wu Chung-hsin the face of recent happenings any life-long friendship, while with and aimed to remain in the air for since the Soviet note of protest was the new Commissioner of Shang- Albert Moore, Marcus Stone and afty hours. They landed after turned over to it for comment has had and Woosung Police. One | other policy would be fatal,
Simeon Solomon he formed Bying 51 hours, 12 minutes.
been received at the Sovict Con- proclamation states- Aa in pointed out, Britain's ex-sketch club while at the Royal These airmen Intend shortly to splate.
At this period when martial law perience at Hankow has been illu.Academy. His first picture at the cross the Atlantic in the same
An Award for Bravery.
is being enforced all meetings, Academy was of Durlestone Bay, machine, which has a 400 horse-
strikes and processions must be minating. Fired by a friendly painted in 1857. The Guildhall power Wright engine.
As a result of his bravery and suspended. "Imagine, my surprisc motive and eager to demonstrate | Gallery and Liverpool have The record hitherto la 45 hours, devotion to duty on the night of to-day when I learned that ricksha to China and the world that she 1899 he invented a new form of Reiter's American Servico.
secured examipies of his work. In 11 minutes and 60 seconds March 21 in the vicinity of Dar-coolles had declared a strike` and roch Road when an armoured car had fought with each other, at had no thought of exercising any enamel on metal in rolief; and
of the British Royal Tank Corps places adjoining the foreign unfair dominance anywhere In has issued several notable publica-
Tokyo, April 15.
got into difficulties with Cantonese Settlement Such actions boing China, Britain has given up hertions on his art. As far back an
The Chinese Minister to Japan troops and Chapel guerillas, re-likely to cause misunderstandings, Concessions at Hankow and Kiu- member of Sir Norman Lockyer's apparently due to the non-receipt members of the armoured car this Bureau to suppress them and 1871 he went out to India as a is leaving for China to-night, suiting in the wounding of all immediate steps were taken by iklang. The coin in which she has eclipse expedition.]
of his salary-Route#.
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