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27, 332
HANKOW CONCESSION ISSUE.
BRITAIN STILL OPPOSED TO RESUMPTION.
CONFLICTING REPORTS
NORTHERN WAR.
FATAL NANKING
ON
ANOTHER PIRACY SCARE.
HIN SANG'S HOT BEARING STARTS RUMOUR,
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M.P.'S SUSPENDED. THE STRENGTH OF THE INNINGS DEFEAT FOR MALAYA.
UPROAR DURING A DEBATE.
“A DAMNED OUTRAGE.”
"London, Nov. 23. There were very angry scenes in the House of Commons, during the committee stage of the Unemploy ment Insurance Bill.
A report was received early this morning that the s.s. Hin Sang of THE the Indo-China Navigation Com
pany, had probably been pirated in the vicinity of Tam Tu, the rumour being based on the message received
The Labour members, Messrs. from another vessel of the line, which had tried to communicate J. Maxton, G. Buchunan, R. C. with the in Sang off Flat Rockwallhead, and Neil McLean, were
FRACAS.
without success.
The Hin Sang sailed for Sanda-suspended.--Router. kan at 3 p.m. yesterday, and carried only a few passengers:
Once again it has been stated in the House of Commons that the British Government has no intention of resuming control of the ex-action was taken on the report by
So far as can be ascertained, no the local authorities, as certain her messages had been received
Later.
The signal for the Labourites outburst was the rising of Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland to move the closure, which was carried.
British Concession at Hankow anless obliged by circumstances to do so. A statement to this effect was made by Sir Austen Chamber-by Messrs. Jardine Matheson, toated the conduct of the chairman, inin yesterday in reply to questions by Mr. II. W. Looker.
Sir Austen further stated that British policy regarding the Concession at Tientsin must, to some extent, depend on the uncer, tain course of events.
"
There are contradictory reports from the North regarding the progress of the Nationalist-Feng:ien war, the Nanking party claiming Feking reports state that Feng Yu- the capture of several towns. hatang is withdrawing from Lunghai and concentrating south-west of Shansi preparatory to an attempt to advance northwards.
the effect that the ship had develop ed a hot bearing and had only an chored for the purpose of readjust- ment.
Thereupon Mr. Maxton design- Mr. Hope, in allowing the closure, as "damned unfair," and refused
R.A.F.
FAR BELOW THE FRENCH "FIGURES.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
London, Nov. 23.
A
LAST FOUR WICKETS FALL
FOR 25 RUNS.
AND OLLERDESSEN BOWL
UNCHANGED.
The Secretary for Air was asked ISAACS were the comparative figures for
in the House of Commons what
the British Air Force and the largest air force possessed by any Power on the continent of Europe.
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Sir Philip Sassoon, the Under SHANGHAI'S EASY VICTORY. Secretary replying, said the present approximate first line strength of the British Royal Air Force was 750 aircraft, of which 270 were, in squadron stations abroad.
The total personnel was 29,985... The present strength of the French air service, according to the latest information, was about 1,360 first line uircraft, of which 280 were abroad.
It was not practicable to give the air duties in France, as large num bers so employed belonged to the army and navy-British Wireless.
The Hin Sang has now proceeded ASCENCE Acmamucnumber of the personnel engaged in
on her voyuge."
As regards the s.s. Kiangsu, which anchored in Tal Lam Bay, and yesterday requested assistance pirates on beard, it is learned that, owing to the suspected presence of following a search, which resulted nobody of a suspicious character
to Bangkok. being found, the vessel proceeded
A clash between processionists and soldiers, at Nanking on Tues-in day resulted in thirteen casualties, the soldiers firing on the crowd when it refused to disperse. Tha, celebrations were in connexion with the success of the anti-Tang Seng-chi campaign.
From Japanese sources comes the report that Marshal Chang T30-lin is busy preparing to claim himself Emperor of China and to establish a new Dynasty,
Chang AIMS AT BEING EMPEROR..
London, Nov. 29.
In the House of Commons, Mr. H. W. Looker suggested that steps should be taken to establish an
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MORE NANKING CLAIMS. Combined Advance Northward. Shanghai, Nov. 24. General Ho Ying-ching claims effective municipal administration that the Nanking troops have in the late British Concession at passed Suchowas and captured Hankow, in trust for all interests Yangcheng, Chiakow, Fuliti, and concerned, until conditions permit. ted full effect being given to the Chen-O'Malley agreement.
Sir Austen Chamberlain said that the course suggested would be tantamount to resumption of control of the Concession, and again emphasised that the Govern ment had no intention of taking this step unless obliged to do so.
U.S. BUILDS GIANT SEAPLANE.
ENGINES OF 3,500 HORSE POWER.
Philadelphia, Nov. 23.
As regards the giant seaplane which it was announced yesterday was being built for the U. S. Navy, trans- and was intended for a Pacific flight, and a subsequent flight round the world, next year, it is known that parts of a sea- plane which will be known as the UNII, are being assembled at an aircraft factory here.
According to Commander Weyer- also Sutaien on the Grand Canalbacher, who is in charge of the
The forces of Marshal Feng Yu- halang are adzanging on a factory, the aeroplane will be chwang and Yen:howfu, in Shanfinished before, next spring, and lung, atal have already captured will resemble the PN10, the model Taining and Tangshan while the which the late Commander occupation of Pochow, north-west Rogers attempted a light to Hono of Anwei, has enabled the armies under Ho Ying-ching to link up with those under Feng Yu-hsiang, for the purpose of a combined offensive against Hauchowfu.
The Case of Tientsin.:
: Peking Contradiction. Mr. Looker suggested that the
On the contrary, Peking reports conclusion of an agreement for the handing over of the municipal tht Feng Yu-hsiang is withdraw- of the British ing from Lunghai, across the Yel- administration
a low River, and is concentrating at Tientsin to Concession mixed Anglo-Chinese administra- south-west of Shansi, apparently assist the tion should be deferred pending preparatory to advancing north greater certainty that it would not wards, possibly to be attended by results similar to Shansi troops, and possibly for the those at Hankow, or alternatively, occupation of Shanai. His inten the right to re-establish British tion is at present not clear, control of the municipality, if the. Reuter." experiment reserved.
be failed, should
Sir Austen Chamberlain said that he regrotted he was not in a position to give a definite answer, as matters must, at least to some
extent, depend on the uncertain
course of events-Renter.
FRACAS AT NANKING,
Soldiers, Fire on Procession,
RIVAL ARMIES. »..
Seeking an Agreement.
Hankow, Nov. 23. The movements of the 8th, 25th
tulu.
The aeroplane will be equipped with two 1.750 horse-power motora-Reuter's American. Ser vice.
SHANGHAI WORKERS
RESUMING.
AGITATING STUDENTS
ARRESTED.
(Our Own Correspondent.)
Shanghai, Nov. 24.
SHANGHAI AND SOVIET.
Residents Urge Removal of Consulate.
Shanghai, Nov. 24. A petition is being signed by residenta urging the Con- sular Body, the Municipality and the Chinese authorities to compel the Soviet Consulate to withdraw.
The desirability of im mediate action le emphasised, otherwise there are possibil- ities of complications when the Soviet troops arrive and probably offer armed sistance..
re-
The Consulate does not enjoy an international legal status, and the presence of armed "Reds" is likely to precipitate- a collision with the Russian "White" Fascisti.-Out Owen Correspondent,
RUMANIA-HUNGARY QUARREL.
OUR FOREIGN SECRETARY'S
TASK...
London, Nov. 23. Sir Austen Chamberlain was ask- ed in the House of Commons whe ther he would use his good offices with the Rumanian Government in its dispute with Hungary,
Shanghai defeated Malaya by an innings and 45 runs, the last four Malayan wickets adding only twenty-five runs this morning. The Shanghai attack was resisted for 35 minutes only, Capt, Ford, who had scored four not out overnight, putting up a fair display to increase his contribution to 17 before he fell a victim to Ollerdessen's 1.b.w. trap.
Isaacs and Ollerdessen again bowled extremely well; the former taking ten wickets in the course of the game at a cost of 58 runs, while Ollerdessen to-day took three wickets for 11 runs in 53 balla!.
INTERPORT QUICKLY TERMINATES.
Fall of. Wickets.
That Malaya would do well to avoid an innings defeat was the
1 for 4,2 for 8, 8 for 32, 4 for 57, general verdict on the forlorn poal- 5 for 57, 6 for 62, 7 for 68, 8 for 74, Bon when our Southern visitors 9 for 74, 10 for 77. resumed their second innings against Shanghai, in bright wea- ther this morning, seventy runs to tie Shanghai's Laacs first innings total; with only four Rawsthorne wickets intact.
requiring
Jllerdessen
Bowling Analysis.
O, M.
14 4 23 4
5 1 23
0 1 20
Malaya's second batting col- Isaace bowled one no-ball,
Shanghai-lat Innings. He replied, "The League Council lapse in one day yesterday was as did me the honour, a very arduous sensational as it was surprising.
Richards and invidious honour, if I may say The first, wicket put on 35 by at- D. W. Leach, st. Jordan, b so, of naming me rapporteur, and tractive ericket, but lanaca bowled
Country on the Council of the Lea-
HOT
associated with me, to assist me in brilliantly and before stumps were P. M. Madar, 1.b.w. Richards.. my action, two other members of drawn five further wickets had. A. Quayle, e Whitley, b Rich- the Council. That committee of fallen for the addition of 32 funs, L. F. Stokes, e & b Ford
The wicket, was easy, Ford Capt. D. I. M. Barrett, 1.b.w. Lewis three have used their utmost en- deavours with both parties to bring faced Ollerdesscu who was bowl T. L. Rawsthorne, b Lewis them to a friendly settlement.of this ing from the Naval Yard end and J.T. Hegarty, b Lewis
in the first over he was missed by H. W. Allison, Faster, b Low- unhappy dispute."
offered an The Foreign Secretary added that Rawsthorne who was
C. E. Ollerdossen, e Foster,
Lewis his duty, as representative of this easy catch. Seventy appeared on ell with the task of rapporteur on utes, singles falling to both bats- E. G. Barnes, not out An such a question, was to preserve im
gue, when entrusted by that Coun- the score-board within three min- J. A. Isaacs, e Foster, b Lowis
Messra.partiality, and do his best to recon- to withdraw the remark.
violently against the chairman's | Wireless. uproar followed, and Buchanan and Wallhead protested cile the contending parties, British ruling, the latter declaring that it was "a damned outrage on the
of the chair." House and an abuse of the powers
Mr. McLean persisted in ad- dressing the House while the chairman was standing.
ABOLITION OF THE VISA.
men.
Whitley Out.
Extras
Total
201
214
Fall of wickets: 1 for 31, 2 for N. H. P..Whitley, who partnered 48, 3 for 71, 4 for 100, 5 for 115, & for Ford, was quickly out, stepping 125, 7 for 186, 8 for 192, 9 for 210, back to Isaacs and breaking his 10 for 214. own wicket after scoring one.- 71-7-1.
Lowson almost presented Bar- nes with a catch on playing his Braddell firat ball on joining Ford, but he Ford
Richards
pull to leg immediately after- Lowson
The Speaker was called in four BRITAIN MAKING AN EFFORT, opened his account with a neat Lewis. times. The suspension of the offenders was separately moved and carried.--Reuter.
SOLOMON ISLANDS
\ MASSACRE.
Another Loss. Capt. Ford
reached double
Bowling. Analysis,
0.
M. R. W.
19
17
4 62
18 2 48
13.3
52-87.25
Braddell bowled wides Richards 2 no ball
"Malaya--2nd Innings.
wards. London, Nov. 23. Sir Austen Chamberlain announe- ed in the House of Commons that he hoped shortly to conclude an agreement with Germany for the figures by cutting Issas square to Lt. H.C.H. Taylor, e Ollerdessen, บ He was also in communication the off boundary, incidentally Capt. C. H. Congdon, e Leach, with the Government of Czecha-putting Malaya's total one run Slovakia, with a view to the aboli- better than was managed in the 1. W. Blelloch, Barnes, b Isaacs
first innings. Another boundary N. J. A. Foster, b Isaacs tion of the visa, and was awaiting to Ford put 80 up, but he got in it. L. L. Braddell, c Leach,
abolition of the visn."
The bulk of the day workers in CAPTURE OF A RINGLEADER. their reply.British Wireless. the Chinese cotton mills have re- sumed unconditionally. The reat are expected to follow.
Tulagi, Nov. 23. The Solomon Islands native Two students have been charged ringleader Basiana has been cap- with distributing inflammatory tured by a stratagem, by unarmed and 36th Armies are being direct leaflets, purporting to emanate native volunteers, six miles from cd by General Ho Chen who has from the Strikers' Federation, Sinarango, and has been lodged in ordered their evacuation from the promising silver and gold medals gaol. Chonglin area. Nationalist troops to those killing anyone who was have now occupied the railway against the strike. near Chenglin, and it is understood that they are anxious to come to an agreement with 11o Chen if A sensational fracas between this is possible. soldiers and some of the people General Chang Tse-klang, Feng who took part in a procession on Yu-hsiang's representative, is con- Tuesday afternoon at Nanking, ducting negotiations at Nanking, resulted in nineteen casualties. The river is now unusually low, The procession took place im- but Nationalist troops are still mediately after the meeting held in moving up in the direction of honour of the triumph of the anti- Hankow.-Naval Wireless. Tang Seng-chi Expedition.
Shanghai, Nov. 24.
Before the meeting was proper- ly opened, a crowd of nearly 10,000 people was present, and there was much surprise when the Committee suddenly received or
GEN. YANG SEN.
Receives British Community. Ichang, Nov. 23. The British Senior Naval Officer ders from the Defence Commis- and the British community were sioner that the meeting was not to received by General Yang Sen to be opened. Representatives were day, his attitude being most at once sent to Headquarters to friendly-Naval Wireless. explain the reason for holding the
meeting and to ask for permission to carry on.
The meeting was continued and
a procession followed. Unfortun- ately, the crowd came in contact
TO BECOME EMPEROR?
Chang Tao-lin's Aim.
Shanghai, Nov. 24. News from Japanese sources with soldiers who were instracted state that Marshal Chang Tso-lin to prevent the procession. As the has been busy preparing to pro- crowd would not give way, the claim himself Emperor of China, Goldiers opened fire. The crowd and to start a new dynasty under dispered leaving behind dead and the name of "Tai Lung," ie., "The Grand Dragon."-Nam Chung Pao. wounded. Nam Chung Pao.
CANADIAN TARIFF.
INDIAN COMMISSION APPROVED.
LEGISLATION COMPLETED.
London, Nov. 23. The Bill amending the Govern ment of India Act, to enable the
b. Isaacs
Ollerdesaen
front of a straight one from Isaacs, Ollerdessen without further addi- A. B. Jordan, b Isaacs
Capt. F. G'N, Ford 1.b.w. b Oller- tion and was adjudged 1.b.w.
desson Ford had made 17, including N. H. P. Whitley, hit wkt. b Isaace two boundary strokes. 83-8-17. Dr. J. M., A. Lowson, c Raws-
After half an hour's play, thorne, b Ollerdessen Malaya had added 20 to their H. G. L. Richards, b Ollerdessen overnight total, but were still 50 R. B. Lewis, not out behind and when Richards "was clean bowled by Ollerdessen it was quite obvious that the match was practically over. Richards had never shaped like a scorer and had
Basiana, who had been desert-.. ed by his fellow, clansmen, was bound with cane layers and hand- ed over to the authorities at the coast. The natives have celebrat immediate appointment of a Com-contributed only a gingle. 87-9-1. ed the event by holding a dance. mission on reforms, has passed the A party under while command third reading in the House of has captured 44 natives suspected Commons, and received the Royal of complicity in the massacre of assent--Reuter, the Commissioner and his party some weeks ago,
A further search is being mado for the chief, Norgu,, who is be lieved to be one of the ringleaders.
TO BE CLOSELY STUDIED. Ottawa, Nov. 23. Following an application by the Consumers League of Canada for a downward revision of the tariff on imported cottons, the Chairman of the Tariff Advisory Board has-Reuter. announced the Government's in- tention to establish a general Board to work out, a scientific tariff, taking into consideration the intricate features involved in determining the tariff schedule.- Reuter.
TO GENEVA.
SOVIET DELEGATION DEPARTS.
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO CUBA.
WAR RECORD IN HIS FAVOUR.
Washington, Nov. 23. Mr. Noble Brandon Judah, a pro- minent Chicago, lawyer, has been appointed Ambassador to Cuba in succession to Mr. Enoch Crowder. Mr. Judah has no diplomatic ex The remainder of the Soviet dis-perlence, but has a distinguished armament delegation have left for war record-Reuter's American
Moscow, Nev. 23.
Geneva,Reuter
Service,
The End.
The last wicket pair, Lowson - and Lewis, put on five runs, Low-.
Extras
."
'Total
Fall of Wickets.
10
-92
1 for 36 2 for 40, 8 for 52, 4 for 60, & for 62, 6 for 07, 7 for 71, 8 for 83, for 87, 10 for 92.
Bowling Analysis.
son putting up a simple catch to Rawsthorne. Play had lasted just Isaacs 36 minutes, Malaya being defeated Rawsthorns
Scores:
FRANCE & GERMANY. by an innings, and 45 runs. Ollordeason
TRADE AGREEMENT: APPROVED.
Berlin, Nov. 23. The Reichstag has adopted the Franco-German trade agreement concluded last August-Reuter.
FRENCH TRADE.
THE LATEST RETURNS.
Pária, Nov. 23. Imports for the The French first ten months totalled 43,005,- 000,000 france, and the exports 45, 883,000,000 francs-Hatas,
Malaya-1st Innings.
Lieut. H. C. H. Taylor, l.b.w. b
Rawsthorne .......
Capt. C. H. Congdon, e Ollerden.
sen b IsaneS
R L. L. Braddell e and b Oller-
dessen ....
J. W. Blelloche Stokes b Oller-
dossen ..
N. J. A. Foster, c Leach, b Issacs Capt. F. ON. Ford hit wit,
N. HP. Whitley run out
A. B. Jordan, b leancs
0. M. R. W. 20 4 35. 0,
5 19
16.5 3.29 4
Comment on the Game.
No great interest was attached to the cricket this morning, but
1 that was not surprising. One felt
8
10
the atmosphere to be that four men were going in just for the sake of completing the innings. Nothing big was expected, and nothing big 31 materialised. The one and only. 11 feature of note was the capital. bowling of Ollerdessen, who in 53 5 balls disposed of three batsmen
at a cost of eleven runs...
Ollerdessen has been suffering from an injury to his knee scrious enough to raise a question of his taking a rest to-morrow, when Shanghai meet the United Services, but he bowled extraordinarily well (Continued on Page 14.).
Dr. J. M. A. Lowson, st. Bornes,
b Ollerdagsen Jepang
H. G. L. Richards, b Ollerdesson T B. Lewis not out
Extras
Total
A