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In connexion with the precautionary measures which are being taker, in the North by the Powers, 1,500 American Marines and 400 Meanwhile, another artillerynien have left Shanghai for Tientsin. regiment of U. S. Marines, being held in readiness in the Philippines, is under orders for Shanghai.
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MORE ABOUT BATTLE OF JUTLAND.
A BLUE BOOK TÓ DISPEL RUMOURS.
OFFICIAL LOG, BOOKS.
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SOVIET LOTS
JAPAN NO FULLY CONVINCED.
STATEMENT BY HIGH OFFICAL.
Tokyo, May 13. The work of the Kuomintang la The Narrative of the Battle of inspired by the Sovieta, Tho open
London, June 1.
The above formed some of the
Sir Austen Chamberlain, in the LULL IN FIGHTING AFTER HEAVY House of Commons, replying to anti-piracy expedition was carried to ensure that the King's Birthday Jutland," which was officially pul-allance of the so-called Nation out the Sze Yaptrict by the number of questions, said the gyp Canton authorities with the re- Parade at Happy Valley to-morrow lished in 1924, has now been follow-list with the Soviet government BATTLES.
tian army for a long time paid sult that a large number of able spectacio of naval and mili-ed by a Blue Book entitled the "Reis an illicit relationship with attracted the attention of a section bandits were either dlled or cap-
tured, and several strongholds tary pareantry ever seen in Hong-production of the Record of the Moscow. The trend of the Chi- of Egyptian politicians, who afned which they had estarlished in the kong.
Battle of Jutland," prepared by nese situation threatens the very to convert the army into a weapon districts
Japanosu of Suntak and Sunwul Nearly four thousand officers at the disposal of the Wafd party.
and men of His Majesty's fight Captain, now Rear-Admiral, Harper foundations of Japan. were destroyed." These projects directly concerned The troops which carried out ing forces will be on parade in and other officers, by direction of should keep their eyes on the cold facts of the situation in Chinn, the Britian Government.
The de- these operations were dispatched review order, while the younger Admiralty, in 1919-20.
The criticism at the delay in pub- instead of being content with fence of the Suez Canal was of from Canton and are stated to arm, the Air Force, will be re-
revived by the publication of Ad- entente, ete. ital interest, and the protection of have suffered a large number of presented overhead in several lishing this record was recently catch-words such as Sino-Japanese foreignera was an obligation. It casualties before they attained swirling, swooping flights. was impossible to permit our task their objective. However, they
The colourful scene will not be miral Harper's book "The Truth to be complicated by potential hos- succeeded in killing and rounding confined to the parade and the About Jutland," the object of which salient points in an article written Lile forces, as there was good reason up a large number of bandits in a impressive ceremonial, the march the author avows is "to scotch the by Mr. Yosuke Matsueka, director to fear the Egyptian army might number of engagements at Tung past with the colours of all regi-legend of an incompetent Jellicoe:" of the South Manchuria Raliway, regimental but the Blue Book is, in the words who has just arrived in Japan. The in the month's become if subversive influences Ma Ling and Sai Ma Lung, in the ments flying, the were allowed full-play.
Suntak district, and at Nam Sha, marches played by the massed of an explanatory note by the Ad- article appears In the Sunwui district, where the bands of the different brigades, miraity, "nothing more than a reissue of the Economist, one of the field gun salute, the feu-de-cord, in chronological sequence, of the most popular magazines in
Rumours current handits, had their buses.;
Police officials in Hongkong who joie, the brigade commanders on the movements of the various Eri Japon have received a report in regard their chargers, and the precision tish squadrons, and represents the Japan's capital keep linking Mr. of the manoeuvres. It is expect- Srst stage in the preparation of a Matsuoka's name with the post of Vice-Foreign Minister in Baron ed that every European resident history of the battle."
The note also adds, "It must Tanaka's cabinet. Mr. Matsuoka who can possibly attend, and thou- sands of Chinese, will witness the clearly be understood that this is admits that the Kuomintang has celebration of His Majesty the not to be regarded as an official re been influenced by the newly port. The cbject of their Lord-awakened national spirit and the King's birthday.
hips now authorising publication is consequent national aspirations in His Eycellency the Governor to dispel the idea that any mystery, China, but he declares that it is (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) will sensational evidence, or criticism is also undeniable that such successes
There has been a lull in the fighting between North and Marshal Chiang South, both on the Honan and Shantung fronts. Kai-shek is reported to have called a halt in the advance, for the "time being, while further troops are sent up, and, the Hankow force, although having won victories against the Fengtien army, is taking an enforced rest owing to the very heavy casualties suffered.
The remainder of the Fengtien forces are retreating northwards' in face of the Hankow thrust, and it is reported that they have crossed to the north bank of the Yellow River,
Owing to a fresh outbreak of agitation at Wuhu, there is a likelihood of serious trouble. A society has been formed with the object of searching all passing steamers, but the British Rear Admiral has ordered British ships to resist any attempt at search.
Army Increase Wanted. The recommendations of the war committee of the Egyptain parlia- ment to the Chamber, included the raising of the establishment of in- fantry battalions, an increase in the strength of the armaments of the artillery, the acquisition of numbers of machine-guns, and final- ly the cancellation of the budgetary credit for the Sirdar, with the ab ject of transferring the Sirdar's functions to the Minister of War, eo that consequently the party in power would be able to exercise an unchecked political influence on the army
The High Commissioner, after
SERIOUS TROUBLE LIKELY AT WUHU. consulting His Majesty's Govern-
Washington, June 1. The United States Marines in China, except a small guard at Peking, are being moved to Tien- tsin.
Shunghai is perfectly Naval Wireless.
ment, had addressed a Note to the Egyptian Government on May 24 stating that the whole question quiet-would properly form the subject for
an agreed settlement.
Nothing Further has been heard of Sunday's incident when yachts were fired on from the shore near A total of 1,700 Marines who Kiangain, and in connexion with were being held ready in the which the Nationalist Commis. Philippines, are also en route to siener of Foreign Affairs promised North China-Reuter's Americus an apology and the punishment of
the offenders.]. Servies.
Departure From Shanghai.
Shanghai, June 1. The United States transport Henderson left this murning for Tientsin, with the Sixth Regiment
"This we considered could be so framed as to meet the best interests of both countries."
Ready For Negotiations.
Sir Austen Chamberlain added that we were ready immediately to open negotiations for this purpose,
MANY DROWNED.
Coasting Vessel Founders.
Manila, June 1. One hundred and eight peo- ple, including wo of the officers and six of the crew, are reported to have been drowned when the Philippines steamer Negros foundered near Romblon May 20 About 50 people were saved..
It is believed that there were no Europedia or Ameri- cans on board-Reuter.
but until an agreement was reached to these operations, to-day stated, we must insist on the maintenance when interviewed, that the clean- of safeguards which past experience should have the site of reduc- ing, by 50 per cent, piratical at- had proved effective.
Meanwhile, reports indicated tacka on junks trading with this efforts were being made to fumer. Colony, political excitement. This had
AGITATION AT WUHU.
British Vessels Will Resist. Wuhu, June 1, Trouble may develop here short of U. S. Marinos, numbering 1,500, ly as the result of the work ofed to serious excesses in the paŘÍ,
A society has been formed locally which has announ- General Smedley Butler, com- ed its intention to attempt to im
and the Tenth Regiment of U. S. Agitators. Artillery, numbering 400.
as at Alexandria in 1927. It had been decided to send three warships. to Egyptian waters, in the belief restraining effect on the disorderly
manding the U. S. Marines in pose à search on all steamers, that their presence would have a China, with his field staff, has left irrespective of nationality. for Tieglsin on board the Ameri- can cruiser Richmond.
The Third Regiment of U. 3. Marines, at present in the Philip pines, is coming to Shanghai to re- place the Sixth Regiment-Reuter. CONFLICTING REPORTS.
The Rear-Admiral, Yangtze, elements who were endangering the has ordered that as far as Britishives and interests of foreigners. vessels are concerned,, the search
NATIONALIST FINANCE.
Conversations
between
Lord
is to be resisted-Naval Wireless. Lloyd and the Egyptian Govern
ment were progressing, therefore it was undesirable, said Sir Austen, for him to say more-Reuter.
Question of New Minister.
Canton, June 1.
Battleships Arrive.
Alexandria, June, 1. The battleships. Malaya and The Royal Sovereign has arrived
Honnn Situation Obscure,
It is not unlikely that Mr. T. Hankow, June 1, V. Soong will be entrusted with The Southerners are making the financial administration again Barham have arrived. but slow progress in their advanes, by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, for)
down the Han River, although Air. Soung's right hand man, Mr. at Post Said-Reuter. they are meeting with no opposi- Li Sing-yick, who was arrested tion. The precise nature of the during the anti-"Red" 'coup, has
situation on the Honan front is been released by order of the CYCLONE FATALITIES.
very obscure, the reports reaching Generalissimo.
13
STORM SWEEPS BELGIUM
AND HOLLAND.
Amsterdam, June 1.
U.S. MINISTER TO CANADA.
ARRIVES TO PRESENT CREDENTIALS,
Interesting Feature.
arrive escorte
a Bret of motor-contained therein."Reuter.
section of
cycles from 1 the Hongkon
eer Defence! Corps, and hi "to the parade, mounted on
arger, will be greeted by the Royal Salute and the playing of the National An-1 them.
An interesting feature of the ceremonial this year will be the' decoration by His Excellency of four N.C.0's with Long Service and-Good Conduct Medals.
FRENCH COMMUNIST
DEPUTIES.
SOCIALIST BIAS FAVOURS IMMUNITY.
Paris, June 1. The Chamber committee. which After the parade, the detach has been examining the Govern- ments will march through Wan- ment's request for authority to
in
as the Nationalists so far have .chieved, have been due to direct help rendered to their cause by the Soviets
"Nationalist politicians have openly stated that they have been aided by the Soviets," writes Mr. Matsuoka, "and great prominence has been given in their (Na- tionalist) propaganda to the fact that the Nationalists were allied with Soviet Russia."
Illicit and Dangerous.
chat to the City, with their own take proceedings against the Com- say that, since any Government la bands at the head of each bat- munist Deputies, Vaillant Cou-free to
"I
talion..
At noon to-morrow all cruisers in Harbour will fire a salute of 21 guns in honour of His Majesty, and in the evening, commencing at about nine o'clock, there will be a searchlight tattoo..
Mr. Matsuoka then goes on to make what alliance it turier, Duclos, Clumamus, and chooses, the Nationalists claim: Doriot, has refused the request as that, therefore, no consure could
"the Nationalists have regards the first three, and has be applied to the Nationalist-So- postponed the ruling as regards viot alliance. But," ha con-
tripped in their chain of reason Doriot, pending the hearing of tinues,
The Nationalist Govern Doriot himself.
It should be noted that the coming.
In connexion with the parade, mittee had a Socialist majority. ment is not regarded by any rés- special traffic arrangements have-Renter.
been made by the C.S.P. (the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe), special trains
to bring residents from the New
ponsible nations as a legitimate, representative governmental insti tution in China. As a conse quence, the claim of the National-
Territories are being run by the LIBERAL COME-BACK.ists to exercise the right of re-
Kowloon-Canton Railway, while Messrs. Lane Crawford's are sup- plying breakfasts in the Jockey Club stand for the benefit of early: arrivals.
RESULT OF BOSWORTH BY-ELECTION.
London, June 1.
cognized governments to form what alliance such governments desire cannot be entertained. The relations between the Nationalists. and the Soviets are illicit and are extremely dangerous."
Viewed from such a point, coL- Ollawh," June 1.
Weather Forecast.
The by-election at Bosworth, tinues the article, the disturb States Minister to Canada, has ar- Mr. William Philips, the United
to the rances in China cannot be regard For complete
the (Leicestershire), duc auccess, rived to present his credentials to parade will depend on favourable signation of the Conservative mem-
international significance; the Governor General. He will be weather, and it is interesting to bor, Captain R. Gec, V.C., who has ed as merely internal, but have which primarily affects the met at the station by Mr. Mackenzie note in this connexion that the settled in Australia, resulted as fol-
ensily King, Cabinet Ministers, and other Royal Observatory's forecast up lows: distinguished Canadians.
to-morrow toon
18-N.E. Sir William Edge (Liberal) 11,891 future of peace in the Far Mr. Phillips will return to winds, freshening; fine at first, Mr. Minto (Labour) ..... 11,716 East Washington on Saturday, pending cloudy later... the opening of the United States Legation at Ottawa" on July 1- Renter's American Service.
SEAPLANE TO SEARCH FOR NUNGESSER.
Hankow being very conflicting. The order for his release la be- It is, however, understood that the lieved to be due to the fact that Fengtien forces have already be Messrs. Soong and I were very gun to cross to the North Bank of able- financial administratora, the Yellow River.
During their term of office they Fighting has been suspended were able to raise, in Canton along for the moment, it is reported, as $7,000,000 a month for the war the Nationalists are having diffi- chest. culty with their troops after the Another report has it that Mr. smashing trues, farms, and walls. recent heavy losses. Reinforce T. V. Soong may not serve again,
Three persons were killed, and ments are being sent by train, and but Mr. Li Sing-vick will be given several were injured, through the a further offensive may be started a new appeintment in the Finance collapse of a factory at Neede, infoundland, is leaving New York
shortly-Neval Wireless,
HALT IN ADVANCE.
Little News from the Front
A cyclone raged this afternoon in parts of Belgium and Heland,
EFFORT OFF NEWFOUNDLAND.
to
OFFICIAL WELCOME TO LINDBERGH.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE'S
INVITATION.
Washington, June 1
A telegram from Captain Lind- bergh has been received at the White House accepting President Coolidge's invitation for him to return immediately to Washington in the United States cruiser Mem-
St. John, Newfoundland, June 1.
Major Sidney Cotton, an airman who has flown extensively in Ne - Holland, where the church and in a seaplane ou June 2, to search phis. Mr. Koo Ying-fan, the acting post office were also blown down, the south coast of Newfoundland
causing many casualties.
for Nungesser and Coll.
Ministry.
up to Nanking, may resign from
Finance Minister, who has gone The Netherlands war depart-Reuter's American Service. his office, and from the other ment has been asked to send en-! Nanking, June 1. office as Finance Commisioner of ineers and medical units to the There is no news from the front, Kwangtung, which, ne la also hold-stricken districts. Reuter.
and it is believed that Marshal ing. Chiang Kai-shek has called a halt
Mr. Tang Chak-yu is the most!
in the Cantonese advance for the likely candidate for these na THREE-POWER NAVAL
time being. Troop movements are elal offices, if Mr. T. V. Soong is on a very small scale,
not going to resume his former
In Nanking, there is no change position.
In the situation, a certain amount Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is of business has been done, and sonding a cominissioner, to Can- the place is returning to normalcy ton to investigate the military and fully rapidlyNaval Wircices.
WAR PROGRESS OBSCURE,
Anancial conditions in the south-
1 CONFERENCE.
TRADES UNIONS BILLá
and
may
be
Mr. Spears (Conservativo) 7,685 pushed to the point when the Reuter, conflagration again might envelop
At the last election, the figures the world. From the point of at the polling were: Capt. Gee, view of Japan alone, he insists, 10,114; Mr. G. Ward, the former the trend of events in China threatens to strike at the very Liberal holder of the seat, 9,768; foundations of this country, which and Mr. J. Minto, the Labour cane something Japan cannot very didate, 9,143. The total electorate
well look at askance. "Nationalist, is about 21,000 men and 15,000 leaders have themselves declared," women.]
SANDALWOOD WORKERS.
DEMANDS COMPLETELY
IGNORED.
goes on. Mr. Matsuoka, "that they will not rast content until they' force a fundmental reconstruc- tion of the existing world altua- tion.
Guardians of the Peace.
Mr. Matsuoka then asks his countrymen point-blank whether, Buch being the state of affairs, the Japanese, who consider themselves It is planned that the Memphis
With reference to the dispute to be the guardians of peace in the the Far East, could look on un shall come direct to Washington, which has arisen between where Lindbergh will be received local sandalwood workers and moved, merely gazing at the officially on behalf of the nation. their employers, over the ques- serious developments decurring -Reuters American Service.
tion "of their apprenticeship, at their doorstep, as though they meeting of all the sandalwoo were loading at a cinema film. "How can we reconcile our duty chap-owners.was held yesterday.
DEATH SENTENCE.
GENERAL WHO WORKED FOR SOVIET.
SAFEGUARD CLAUSE PASSED.
London, June 1. The House of Commons, by 235 AMERICAN PLAN WORKED to 125, has adopted Cinuse 7 of the Trades Unions Bill, authorising
Riga,, June 1. OUT.
the Attorney General to apply for a Court injunction to restrain any
General Kleschinsky, former Washington, June 1.
application of the funds of trades chief of the Lithuanla general arn metropolis. Marshal Chiang recently wired to Canton asking ed of a detailed plan worked out of the proposed Act-Reuter,
President Coolidge has approv-unione contrary to the provisions staff, who was arrested a week that the sum of $1,500,000 be Im- Little or. No. Fighting.
mediately remitted to Nanking by the United States delegation Shanghal, June 1. for war exponaca. The Marshal to the forthcoming tripartite The progress of the war is ob required that this fund be ready naval arms limitation conference. sture, but as far as can be ascer before the Summer Festival, which These details will be kept tained, there has been little or no falls on June 4-Nam Chung Pao secret until they are revealed at the conference-Reuter's American Service. fighting in the past 48 hours.
(Continued on: Pago 7.)
TO-DAY.
Dollar on doland Lighting-up
2/01/16.
7.04 pa
It was resolved that steps be to peace and humanity," he asks, taken to dismiss all of the work-if we do nothing to check the catastrophic events in the neigh- mon if necessary, rather than achouring republic? We must not code to their demands, reports the forget that Japan is placed in a vernacular press.
SLIGHT SHOCKS.“
TREMORS NEAR NEW JERSEY.
position to safeguard the peace of the Far East, even the peace of the world. Must we allow such sublime opportunity to escape,
籍
Mr. Matsuoka then concludes his article by declaring that Japan's ago on a charge of espionage, was
policy towards China should bo sentenced to death by court mar-
formulated not merely as regards tial at Kovno, for receiving a re-
safeguarding Japan, but also from gular salary from the Soviet
the higher point of view of Inter- Legation for supplying Lithuanian military information to the Soviet felt this morning on the New Jer-nationalism and of seeking ulti- mate peace. I cannot here state The sentence was Immediately soy coast; but no damage was
(Continued on Page 7.) carried out Reuter.
done-Reuters American Service,
New York, June 1. Slight earthquake shocks were