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THE KING SPENDS COMING GENERAL
QUIET DAY.
CONDITION REMAINS:
UNCHANGED.
BULLETINS TAKEN TO SHOW DEFINITE UPGRADE,
́ ́ELECTION.
JUNE 13TH MENTIONED AS PROBABLE DATE.
DISSOLUTION IN MAY.
London, Jtu. 8.
The Date of the Genorni Elec- tion, which must take place thin year, as Parlament has entered the Afth and last year of Ha allotted span, is now the subject
GROWING CONFIDENCE. of general interent.
London, Jan. 8.
The new Registor, with its addi- tion of some five million women Though no bulletin was issued, to the electorate, comes into force it was given out at. Buckingham on May 1st, and it is anticipated Palace this morning that the that Parliament will be dissolved King and spent a fairly com as soon after that date as pássible fortable night, and that his con The Budget has to be passed. dition remained about the same, and, if the exigencies of other The King's doctors have made it Parliamentary business permit, it clear that they are satisfied with is. hoped in Government circles the progress His Majesty is mak-that the Dissolution may take Ing it this stage of the illness place in the latter part of May. since no bulletin was isset int4 Friday: May 24th, is actually 8.36 p.m. when the following notice | spoken of as a suitable date. was exhilifted on the railing of the Palace:
"The Bigg has had a quiet day. The condition of s Majesty remalas unchanged. No bulletin will be besued until to-morrow evening."
(Signed) Stanley Hewett.
Dawson of Pern. With the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day this is the first week-day on which no bulletin
If this date were chosen, the General Election could taken place on June 13th-British Wireless.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RUBBER WAR IN THE
A SOLOMON.
WHITE-SPOTTED PIGS ON PARADE.
TWO VILLAGERS CLAIM THE SAME SOW.
COURT'S DECISION.
MAKING,
DUTCH BANKER'S VISIT TO UNITED STATES.
BRITAIN'S MONOPOLY.
London, Jan. 8. The possibility of a big struggle between Dutch and British rubber producers in the near future is envisaged by news from The Hague to the effect that the well- known Dutch banker, Heer K. M Kloppenburg is planning to pay a visit to the United States shortly with a view to furthering Dutch interests.
The aim of this company, should the mission prove successful, will
A farther test has been carried out by the police in the case be fore Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the, Kowloon Magistracy yesterday brought to decide the ownership of a pow-found in Kowloon Torg villuster's hut and clafani by another villager as his pro- porty,
When the case was called be- fore his Worship this morning Mr.
be to nuke the American consumer C. E. L. Grist appeared for the defendant. ·
and the Dutch producer indepen- Sub-luspector Houre, in evid-dent of the British rubber mono- enge, said he went to defendant's poly. but where he found 34 jik, 25 It will be recalled that Heer of which had a white spot on Kloppenburg last year submitted a revalorisation proposal to the British and Dutch Colonial Offices and the Governor-General -ef the Dutch East Indies
SERIOUS RAILWAY SMASH.
In addressing the annual can; ference of the London Labour Par- memauuzz127%20angutsemischenz ty recently, the chairman, Mr. T.'E. Naylor, M.P., said that anhesitat-! ingly they lajmed their municipal victories to be a sign and portent} of the greater success that would be theirs when the present Cón- survative Government made its appeal to the country, Labour'a Improving position was no swing of the pendulum. It was
mere
has been fasued in the morning the permanent indication of a It is taken as a good sign.
Only two doctors, Lord Dawson changed public opinion, and Sir Stanley Hewett, were al the Palace to-night and a definitely more hopeful air now prevalls.
On Upgrade?
The fact that the King's doctors
STRAITS SHIPPING
DISPUTE.
OF ENGINEERS.
have been unable to report any UMPIRE'S AWARD IN FAVOUR improvement in the King's con- dition for a period of practically. forty-eight houra is the subject of some comment, but in authorita- tive circles, no importance attached to this fact.
is
On the contrary, it is stated at Buckingham Palace that the fact that the King's 'condition is un- changed may be taken as a definite
IMPORTANT FINDING.
Singapore, Jan. 9.
In the dispute between the Asso- ciation of Engineers and the Sara- wak. Steamship Company,
the
Indication that His Majesty is on umpire has given his decision in
the upgrade.
favour of the engineers. Exactly why this interpretation:
The Company's service had been is placed on the bulletins is held up for some time in com difficult to understand if their quence of the engineers resigning phraseology is to be takon literal-wing to their disapproval of the ly at the same time, the air of netion of the Company in retaining confidence in Palace circles is a guarantee engineer on board the stondly increasing, and there can steamer Vyner Brooke in priority. be little further doubt that the to the old stall. really difficult corner has been At a recent meeting of the Com- rounded.-British Wireless.
Unless His Majesty suffers a relapse, which is not out of the question, but is not regarded as likely in medical circles, a main tenance of the present progress will carry him steadily over the steep gradient of the ilhegs within a few weeks.
Princess Mary Leaving.
London, Jan., B. Prinecus Mary, Viscountess Las celles, and Viscount Lascelles," who have been staying at the Palace, are expected to leave for Goldsborough Hall, Yorkshire. to-day-British Wirelina.
FLU' ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
NEW YORK ALARM AT THE SPREAD.
Second in Gloucester in Three Monihs.
on ONE KILLED: 15 HURT.
London, Jan. 8.
A serious rullway accident gecurred in Gloucestershire late this evening, when a pas- senger express crushed into a goods train at high speed.
The driver of the express was killed instantly, and ff- teen passengers were injured.
The accident occurred at Ashehurch, near Tewkesbury, within twenty miles of Char- field, where fifteen were killed and 30 injured in a collision in in the middle of October.
Two carriages of the express were overturned.--Reuter
CHIANG PRAISES JAPANESE.
MILITARY LESSON FOR CHINA.
LEADERS SHOULD SURRENDER
·THEIR AUTHORITY,
CENTRAL CONTROL.
Nanking, Jan. 2. Comparing the present military situation In China to the Shogun
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AFGHAN TROUBLES SECRET CONCLAVE
SETTLING.
BOMBARDMENT OF REBELS NORTH OF KABUL.
RETURNING NORMALCY.
London, Jan. 8. Loyal Afghan troops are follow- ing up the rebel tribesmen AC-. cording to an official telegram re- ceived by the Afghan Legation in, London from Kabul...
It is dated yesterday afternoon, and states that Afghan artillery have resumed 'activities. against the rebels in the Northorn Pro
AT SUNBURY.
SALVATION, ARMY AND
· LEADERSHIP.
·EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES TO BAR INTRUDERS.
RELATIVES OPPOSED.
London, Jan. 8. The first momentous meeting of the High Council of the Salvation Army was held, at Sunbury-on- Thames to-day in most remarkable circumstances, a large force of police being at the scene, allowing no one to enter the grounds of Sunbury Court without a written permit.
It appears that Heer Kloppenate system in Japan previous to vinces and have been bombarding burg is leaving for America in in the period of the Reformation at their positions in the hills, even attempt to secure support for the the ascension of Emperor of Meiji, tually forcing a retirement fur formation of an American-Dutch Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, in anther north. rubber trust company.
Impressive speech delivered yes.
I would seem from advices to terday morning at the inaugura-
As outlined in detail yesterday, ' tion of the National Military Rehand that the rebels are begin- organization
ning to disperse. and Disbandment
the Council is drawn from all Conference, urged the country's The situation, in Kabul and the corners of the earth for the purpose foremost military leaders to follow other provinces is now rapidly ré-of deciding whether General Bram- wall Bootli is physically fit in view the patriotic example, of the turning to normal Japanese Shoguns in surrendering their military authority to the
The new move follows the re- fuss) of the Governör-General to participate in the scheme outlined. -Reuter
NANKING OPIUM COMMITTEE.
CHAIRMAN MAY POSSIBLY RESIGN.
Nanking, Jan. 8.
Mr. Chang Chi-kiang, the Chair- man of the Nanking Oplum Sup pression Committee, has left for Peking to recuperate after his re- cent ness, and the Government has appointed Mr. Hsuch Tu-pi to net for him on the opium Com- mitter during his absence.
Mr. Hsuch Tu-pi is the Minister of Health. There are unconfirmed rumours that in consequence of annoyance over the recent oplum scandal In Shanghai, Mr. Chang Chi-kinng intends to resign.
TOBACCO KING'S
"DEATH.
ANSWER DEFENSA
NEW 1.-G. OF CHINESE
CUSTOMS.
Mr. Edwardes' Resignation In Accepted,
MR. MAZE APPOINTED.
Shanghai, Jan, 9.
A message from Nanking. states that the Administrative Yuan yesterday afternoon ac- cided to accept the resignation of Mr. A. H. F. Edwardes a5 Inspector-General of the Maritime Customs..
It will be recalled that Mr. Edwardes recently sent in his resignation on the ground that conditions had been allowed to grow up in Shanghai which resulted in a form of dual con-'. trol, this destroying the tradi tions, eliciency and discipline of the Service.
Mr. F. W. Maze, Commie- sioner in Shunghal, has been appointed Inspector-General. in place of Mr. Edwardes.- Renter
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The Governor of Jenishad of bis illness to continue in leader. Province is continuing negotia-Bhip of the Army, and, incidentally, Lions-with the Shinwaris, and the to consider the whole question of the control of the army with its discussions seem likely to reach, world-wide organisation and its successful concjusfon.
funds amounting to £20,000,000.
Under present conditions, Genern! Booth is the sole trustee,
A message from Peshawar "hn- nounces the arrival of lorries, afft,| came) caravans from the Governor of Jelalabad; and this is taken as definite intention that the roasts are now anfer. It is reported that Amanullah has agreed to abolish conseription, and to Hft the ban on the entry of foreign mullahs-Reuter,
FRENCH CLAIM TO
IMMUNITY.
REJECTED BY AMERICAN FEDERAL COURT.
J
Member III.
It was an imposing gathering of sixty-three Commissioners (from all parts of the globe, the sixty-fourth being absent through illness. All the delegates are pledged to secrecy.
The challenge to the General's competence to continue in office has come from his sister, Commander Evangeline Booth, the head of the
Salvation Army In the United
more
States, and who has made than one demand for the reform of the autocratic control of the Army, laid down by the Founder.
General'a Protagonist. General Bramwell Booth's daugh tor, Commissioner Catherine Booth,
CHEMICAL FIRM CASE. is his leading protagonist.
The aunt and nicee were the prin- elpal figures at the Council meet- New York, Jan. 8.
ing, information concornjug which After protracted legal arguis being given out by means of offi- ment in the American courts, a de- clal communiquca, cision unfavourable to the French Government has been given in the Federal Court in connexion with the Important action instituted by the Department of Justice in 1927 against French and German chemical concerns.
It was alleged by the American Government. that these firms had been formed for the sole purpose
One of these communiques stniez that the preliminary proceedings were conducted by Commissioner EJ. Higgins, the Chief of Staff, and that the Council had elected Commissioner Hay of New Zealand/ as its President.
Message to Southwold.
their foreheads similar to that mentioned by, the complainant witnesses and his
THE LATE MR. BENJAMIN yesterday. small, Some of the pigs were
DUKE.
Central Government for the cause
A message has been sent to Gen- while others were full grown.
of unification and centralization,
of gaining control of the distribuerul Booth by the High Council ex- New York, Jan. 8. A visit was then paid to the
"Whenever we think of Japan," tion and the price of potash, the pressing love and sympathy. The The death is announced of Mr. mittee of the Association, instrue-complainant's hat, where witness
Newton Duke, the said Marshal Chiang, "we cannot prosecution being launched under General is remaining at Southwold, nx were Issued to inem fod eight small pigs, Six of Benjamin
help feeling indignant against her the Anti-Trust Laws.
amall fishing village on the const lays on the Company's
ve these also bore the white spot on millionaire tobacen manufacturer.
The late Mr. Duke was born in aggressions at our expense.. I When the case was first brought of Suffolk, where he has been stay- sels 15 rejoin Their Ships their foreheads,
Durham Co., North Carolina, in need not remind you that there is ap, nearly two
years ago, the fug ever since he was taken II. under the condition, that the
The proceedings opened with a 1855, his father having been the no use in our feeling indignant; French Government intervened engineer, in connexion with whom
the we must find out why Japan is soon
that ground founder of the American Tobacco
the hymn and prayer, and after the the dispute, arose, was suspended
identificaCompany. He was prominently as much stronger than we are and French company concerned was choice for President of the gather Own pending arbitration.-Ow
tion parade and the complainant, sociated with his brother, in the how Japan effected her reforms largely owned by the French Re.ing had fallen on Commissioner Correspondent.
together with two witnesses, pick-well-known tobacco firm of which have to-day made her one public, and that it was, therefore, Hay, an adjournment was taken ed out the sow without hesita Duke Bros., and held direc of the foremost countries in the immune from legal proceedings. for the consideration of resolu- tion. The defendant also identifi-torships in railway, cotton, really world.
tions which are to be presented: ed the sow without hesitation. and banking concerns.--Renter's The man's wife, however, failed American Service.
GERMAN REPARATION
PAYMENTS.
WHAT CREDITOR NATIONS
RECEIVE.
Berlin, Jan. 8. The latest monthly statement is- sued by Mr. Parker Gilbert, the Agent General for Reparations, shows that out of 922,000,000 gold marks paid by Germany under the Dawes Scheme for the year end ed December 31st, the British Em- pire received 164,000,000, France 364,000,000, the United States 27,000,000 and Japan 3,000,000.
Identification Parade. :.'
He carried out an.
to pick out the pig, but his father after some hesitation recognised il.
His Worship remarked that he supposed the pig was fairly well known as it was in the Court com- pound yesterday.
Mr. Grist submitted that he had
Ingenious Scheme.
NAVAL
MOVEMENTS.
11.M.S. CORNWALL DUE HERE ON MONDAY,
Japan's Secret.
"The secret of Japan's success lies in her ability to unify and centralize her government power in building a sound foundation for her country."
The Federal Court has now re- jected the clain of the French
Plans of Actions? Government in this respect and
Commissioner .Catherine Booth, has decided that the case, ne origi-
the General's daughter, with some nully instituted, must proceed.
The decision has exelted much of the other delegates, left Sunbury interest-Router's American Se-Court, as the Salvation Army's nice.
Training Institute is known, for a small villa some little distance away to confer privately on the pro- blems before the High Council.
When the Council reassembled, similar precautions as earlier in the day were taken to ensure that no outsider should enter the place of the meeting.
THE UNEMPLOYED RETURNS.
LATEST FİGURES SHOW AN INCREASE,
What happened afterwards is not yet known, in the absence of any official announcement.
After tracing the development of the Shogunate system to its no case to answer. The sow was H.M.S. Cornwall.left Shanghai submission to the Emperor at just as likely the property of de-for Hongkong on Tuesday, being Kyoto, Marshal Chiong pointed fendant as complainant. The due here on Monday. The cruiser out to his auditors that a compari- novel test carried out by the Police will call at Amoy on the way down son of the devotion of the went, he thought, more in favour from Shanghai.
Japanese feudal leaders to their of his client.
H.M. wansport Neuralia arrived Central Government since Emperor the on Tuesday from Mell's reign with that of at Singapore Hongkong, sailing the same day Chinese military leaders since the
London, Jan. 8, Hla Worship said that with re- for Colombo.
Revolution in 1911 will suffice to
The Ministry of Labour The total transfers were 720-yard to the question of identifica- ILMS. Concord arrived in explain why Japan progressed by
The Counell In the evening ad- In is interesting to note regard-090,000 marks, leaving &
tion, the ingenious scheme of In- Hongkang from Portsmouth this leaps and bounds whereas China ounces that the number of unem spector Houre-both sides seem morning with reliefs for the has become weaker and more diz.ployed on December 31st was journed until to-morrow. In the in balance of 202,000,000 marks.
1,520.700. ed to have donù fairly well; but | China Station.
meantime, the delegates are not This was 249,578 more than on allowed to leave Sunbury Court.– December 17th.
Router and British Wireless, Compared with a year ago, the Increase was 184,997,--British Wireless."
New York, Jan. 8. The record price of $600,000 was paid to-day for a sent on the Stock Exchange,
ing the Influenza epidemic America that no fewer than fifly Reuter. page-boys attached to the Stock Ex- change Eave been smitten with the
disease. Most desperate measures have been adopted to check its fur- ther sprend, Router's American Service.
CHILE VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS.
cush
CHINESE COMMUNIST
OFFICIALS..
ASKED TO REPORT TO KUOMINTANG,
hls Worship noticed one thing. HMS. Petersfield left Hong- Whereas the ply had been in the | kong for Canton this morning. defendant's possession since
January 1, it had not, according else. In his Worship's opinion a to the defendant been in the com-
man did not keep young pigs with plainant's possession at all. He could not see how the complainant out koeping a HOW could have been sufficiently
identified it.
acquainted with the ply to live
akow, Jan. 8. It is understood that the Hupeh There was a further point that Kuomintang Department has re- the complainant produced, two quented
the Hankow-Wuchang witnesses who both said that they DEATH-ROLL EXPECTED TO Branch Political Council to order know all about the pig. The only
BE THIRTY.
Buenos Aires, Jan. 8. The death-roll in the volcanic cruptions at Calbuco and Puyehue, in Chile, is expected to be about thirty.
The disturbance is now subsid ing-Reuter.
In convicting the defendant, his Worship said that he was cet vinced the sow belonged to the complainant. He was inclined to think that the pig went adrift and defendant, yielded to the three would give temptation of keeping it as he
The alternative was one month's
all Government officials who have evidence for the defendant. was the option of a fine of 850. become members of the Chinese that his father knew a ply was Communist Party to report to the ent down from Swatow and that Kuomintang Headquarters
later than 24th instant..
hard labour.
i
His Worship said that he was much obliged to Inspector Hoare
notho saw it before it, left that port. Ho. subsequently Identifled the It is believed that the action is pig but after some hesitation. in connexion with the coming Hla Worship nointed out that for the trouble ho had taken in election of delegates for the Third there were eight young pigs at the Kuomintang National Congress. complainant's house and nothing.
the case, which was a very difficolt
one.
integrated.
W.
"Starting from Yuan Shib-kal who personified the Pel Yang spirit of militarism through Tuan Chi-jul and Wu Pei-fu down to the present time our military leaders 'have always aimed at personal ascendancy through militarim and feudalism, the territory of the Republic of China has always been regarded an being legitimate apolls for their personal armed contests. The minor military leaders goon followed the major militarista and Formed cliques for their own bène, fits. Thus the confused situation became further confounded.
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New Direction Urged. "At this juncture of our nation. al unification," Marshal Chiang (Continued on Page 8.),
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UNITED STATES AND THE VOLSTEAD LAW.
Ottawa, Jan. 8. The anti-smuggling conference: between the United States and Canada opened at Ottawa to-day. America in represented by Admiral Ballard, who stated that the United States aims principally at sscuring Canadian assent, to withhold clear-
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