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SQUABBLE.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1929.
TELEGRAPH.
SALVATION ARMY SOUTH CHINA AIR LEGAL "BATTLE. MAIL SERVICE,
THE WAR OF LOVES!
WIFE vs. VAMPIREI
EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE MR. JUSTICE EVE APPEALS TO TWO PLANES TO INAUGURATE
COMMANDERS RETIRING.
BOTH SIDES.
ONE STILL ADAMANT. FURTHER ADJOURNED.
Nanking, Jan, 25. Marshal Chiang Kai-shok, Chair- man of the National Govern ment, has sent his personal adviser, General Ho Ying-ching, to Shanghai to persuade the re- signing Commander of the First and Second Squadrons to remain nt their posta.
To the representative of Mar- shal Chiang, Commander Chan Kwai-liang romarked that us Ja consequence of the resolutions of the Military Conference all hopes for the future development of the Navy have dissolved into thin air. He added that he is leaving Shanghini for good.
Consequent on Marshal Chung's persuasion, Mr. Chan Shao-kuan, however indicates that he will postpone his trip to Fukien and it seems that, unlike his colleague, DISTINCTION be may comply with the request to
remain at his post.
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KOWLOON.
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London, Jan. 25. The question of the leadership of the Salvation Army again came before Mr. Justico Eve in the Chancery Division of the High Court to-day.
NEXT WEEK.
PAKHOI TO HOIHOW.
In order to facilitate transmission: of messages between Pakhol and Hoihow, the Rehabilitation Head- quarters for the Southern Region has decided to establish an aerial mail service between those two places, for which Preparatory Committees have been formed res- pectively at both ends.
Application had been made on behalf of General Bramwell Booth to restrain the High Council of the Army from acting on the re
As a start, says the Canton solution declaring him to be phy Gazette, two biplanes have recent- sically unit to remain in office ly been purchased from a French and from proceeding to the ap-firm by General Wong Keong and pointment of a successor.
The case was further adjourned Mr. Lau Pui-chuen under the in- until next Tuesday to enable the structions of the Rehabilitation
Headquarters. parties to complete their evidence, Addressing counsel, the Judge expressed a sincere hope that every effort would be made to adjust the differences without pursuing a more devious course
than necessary.
He added: "However the case should ultimately result, one can- not but appreciate that its con tinuance is calculated prejudiclal
According to the news received from Pakhoi, a vacant plece of ground in front of the premises of the Judicial Court in that port has been selected as the afte for the fold, while in Haihow » an aerodrome has already been built,
The two planes for the service: have been named "Holfong" and "Limehow," and will be used to In an official decree, the Nationalent institution of which all your Hoihow and Pakhoi as a trial, ly to affect the great and benevo-camy official documents between Government urges the two com-
clients are members and to which manders to continue their work
commencing from February, 1st, I have no doubt each and every one of them is loyally attached."- British Wireless.
stating that the Military Con- ference is being held with the sole object of eutling down super- fluous expenditures on the Army and Navy, and if there is particular development which the MONTE CARLÓ CRISIS. anval leaders desire, they should wait for future decisions of the National Defence Commission,
Any
which is being formed at the`pre- sent Conference.
BANKERS' CLEARING HOUSE BURNT.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS TANGLE IN EDINBURGH.
London, Jun., 8. An extraordinary business tangle will probably occur in con- sequence of the burning out of the Bankers Clearing House in Edinburgh last night.
AUTOCRATIC METHODS
RESENTED.
Nice, Dec. 23. The constitutional crisis in Monaco appears to be more serious than was imagined, and optimistic reports that settlement was in sight were premature. The ordinary visi- tor probably notices nothing dif- ferent, but the true. Monacon takes an intense Interest in the question, and the inhabitants are divided into two hostile camps.
As soon as the two planes have demonstrated the practicability of the service, public mail matter will ho carried.
At present
considerablo delay
is caused to malls between Pakhol and Hoihow, although the two ports are not far apart, ng the local post offices can only send their mails via the steamers plying between Hongkong and Haiphong.
GIANT EMBANKMENT
PROJECT.
£20,000,000 PLAN TO RECLAIM
ESTUARY.
The trouble arises from the at Schemes to build a massive em- tempt of the Prince and his advisers bankment or bridge across, the to resume autocratic power, an at- Duddon Estuary from Millon, coast tempt which has not even the ex-Cumberland, to the Lanca cuse of Buccess. Although under near Askham, near Barrow-in- the constitution of 1917 a commis Furness, are being revived, and one or more will be considered by Millom Urban District Council during the next few weeks.
The outbreak was the most serious that has occurred in Edin-alon was set up to consider variode economic and legislative changes, hurgh for many years.
The flames destroyed the build- the Prince soon ceased to summon Ling in an hour. The fire brigado this commission, and in July, 1918 saved the adjoining offices, which concluded on his own responsibility ure occupied by franco com-a treaty with France. panies, and the National Portrait Gallery.
The losses of the banks are at present unknown, but it is under- stood that all the cheques and notes would have been cleared at noon to-day,
CHINESE RAILWAY ENTERPRISE.
DISCUSSED AT NANKING BANQUET.
Nanking, Jan. 25. The head of the Railway De- partment, Mr. Sun Fo, gave a dianer party last night in honour of Marshal Li Chai-sum, General Li Chung-yeu and other prominent] political leaders as well as mer dants and bankers from Kwang hung Yunnan, Kweichow and Kwangsi.
In the course of the evening, views were in exchanged in connexion with the future development of railway enterprise in south-east China.
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To carry out Buchan under-
cost from aboutj taking, would £3,000,000 to £20,000,000, accord- ing to whether the structure would be suitable for railway and motor traffic with shipways and docks,
When the existence of this treaty was revealed a year later, the Monacona became seriously farmed for their independence. Their ro
One scheme was inaugurated sentment against the Prince has been increased by his creation of a last century, and Parliamentary Council representing the foreign in- powers obtained, but the project tercals in Mannes as a counter did not materialise, although pre-| balance to the National Council-liminary work was started. the body which recently resigned in There are supposed to be mil- protest.
The present crisis in considered of feet below the tide-covered to be all the more regrettable by Duddon Estuary. It has been lovers of the Principality since. It claimed that if the sea could be has occurred at a time when every kept back by an embankment it body's attention should be devoted
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Ilons of tons of Iron ore hundreds
the дев and
to putting a little more animation would be practicable to mine the and go into Monte Carlo life. The iron, and also that thousands of commercial world complains bitterly acres of land bordering the Earl of the lack of business compared of Lonsdale's property could be with pre-war days, when Monte reclaimed from
cultivated. Carlo was really gay. Monte Carlo, a town of luxury and pleasure they say, should not only increase the number of its attractions but should modify them in keeping with the modern spirit and modern tastes, A large place should be given to tennis, dancing, golf, and racing. In short the attractions of the Casino should be supplemented by all those sports which are now the main distraction of the tourist and leisured classes..
CANTON SHIPPING FACILITIES..
NECESSITY FOR WHARVES AND GODOWNS.
BIGGEST GAS COMPANY
PLANS TO INCREASE AREA TO
450 SQUARE MILES.
London has already the largest gas-supplying company in thes world, but it is now planned to in- crease the present ares supplied by nearly 70 per cent.
The company the Gas Light| and Coke Company-is authorised to supply gas over an area of 205. square miles, stretching from Windsor Great Park, In the weat to Loughton and Becontree in the east. Northwards the aros ex- tends beyond Stanmore and Har- row and southwards is approxi- mately bounded by the Thames,
The company has deposited private Bills, which will come before the next session of Parlia ment, to give it powers to take
Canton, Jan. 23. As Canton is one of the most 100% important ports in South China 807 and as wharves and godowns are 47.15/32 inadequate for shipping purposes, 2/0% Mr. Ching Tin-ku, President of the :1/10.10/92 Town Planning. Committee, has over .4.84 81/32
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construction of The Pinnar Gas Company, cover- 92.05 wharves and godowns west of Ho-ing an area of about 25 square .18.14.num.
He is of opinion that more miles, and the Grays and Tilbury .18.10 ships will corne to Canton if better Gas Company, which covers .103% facilities are afforded to them. area of 100 square miles bounded 20.685
Grays, .375 to Canton
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And a space in which to store their piled by the company would then 20.3/10
Le 450 miles, cargo.
Mr. Ching emphasises that the; construction of more wharves and
At present many ships coming by Rainham, Tilbury TIM MCCOY
British Wireless.
The annual service of the Hong-godowne at Canton should be car- kong University Christian Asso- ried out without any further delay ciation la to be held in Bt. If the Government desiren ship- Stephen's Church, Pokfulum Road, Png to improve.--Nam Chung Pao. to-morrow at 9.30 à.m. when the preacher will be the Vory Rov
Dean Swann. The clergy officiat- Mrs. Helen Latham, of Wigan, ing will he the Rev. C. B. Shann, who celebrated her 101st birthday Warden of St. John's Hostel, Just before Christmas draws her and the Roy, S. F. Fong, Fastor-in-old-age pension in person at the Charge of St. Paul's Church.
post office.
It is notified for general in- formation that His Excellency the Governor has been plossed "to reserve the whole of the Wongnel- chong Recreation Ground for naval exercises en Weinesday, 30th
nuary, 1929, up to 1 pm. A priority of right ië already resory- ed for such use on Mondays, Tues- days, Thursdays and Fridaye. In
sach week.
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