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EXTRAORDINARY SCENES
DEBATE ON OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
London, Apr. 28.
Amazing scenes occurred in Dail Eirann to-day during the debate on the Bill for abrogating the Oath of Alle- giance.
The excitement followed refer- ence by various speakers to in- during "The cidents in Ireland
Trouble."
.Dan Breen, of the Fianna Fall l'arty (the De Valera group) jumping up dramatically, said:
"During the Trouble I went Lord out to kill, if possible, French, in order to Hever the link with Britain and I would do the same again if the occasion arose."
Lord French was Lord Lieuten- Ant of Ireland at the time of which Mr. Breen was speaking.
COMMONS STATEMENT.
In the House of Commons to- day, when asked whether the Go- consultations vernment Intended with the Dominions on position which had arisen from the atti- tude adopted by the Irish Free State, the Dominions Secretary, Mr. T. H. Thomas replied that the present issues between the United Kingdom and the Free State arise out of the interpretation of the 1921 Treaty and other agreements forming part of the settlement reached betwe the two then Countries.
that The alf- added He ference ot tho
Was mament between two parties to an agree ment, one of which had repulfated it-Beuter and British Wicles.
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Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, C.LE. who is retiring after 35 years in the Government service, which he joined at the age of 19,
TAKEN PRISONERS
ECONOMIC WAR DEMAND PROTEST BY
IN BRITAIN
REMARKABLE VIEWS OF FEDERATION OF
BRITISH INDUSTRIES
MR. LO
K.R.A. AND SANITARY BOARD ELECTION Sir-The impending election of a member of the Sanitary Board to the vacancy caused by my ap-
THE EMPIRE AGAINST THE WORLD pointment as a nominated mem-
London, Apr. 29.
bor of that Board, has provoked much public intorest. A contested election must be regarded as a' healthy sign of growing public in- terest in public affairs. I am glad that on this occasion the general public, as represented by the ne- cassarily somewhat restricted olce- terate, will have an opportunity of making a cholce as to who shall the Sanitary represent them on STERLING v. GOLD NATIONS.
Board; and I hope and believe that ment is contained in a Report to The Ottawa Conference. saya all those who are entitled to vote. the Feleration of British Indus-the Report, should be seizeit as an will take full advantage of their franchise by attending at the office. tries dealing with the new mone-opportunity to explore the pus-
of the Registrar, Supreme Court, tary and Industrial policy of sibilities of achieving a maximum on the 10th May. to record their | Britain' It goes on:
mutual understanding for the votes.
"The time has come when we must bring an end to the policy of lending British savings and money to re- construct the financial systems of our rivals in Europe."
This highly controversial state-
I am sure that both candidates-
be
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For
Overseas
Motoring
Conditions
FORT MOTOR CYCLE TYRES "South China Morning Post Bldg,” Tel. 3455)
Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, K.RA. nominee in the Sanitary Board olection.
Marylebone Election
"British finance henceforth must adoption of #common Empire Dr. Li Shu-fou, and Mr. F. C. Mow he devoted to British Industries at monetary and industrial policy so Fung, the nominee of the Kowloon Home and in the Empire and to designed as to facilitate the ad-Residents Association-will
content to be judged by the Im Sir Basil Blackett those countries outside which are mission of other countries willing partiality and characteristic good R.A.F. MEN FALL INTO | prepared to cooperate in the British and able to cooperate with the sense of the public; and I know exchange.terling-currencied group, leaving that the unsuccessful candidate, the question of a possible universal would take hie-défent in a sports. HANDS OF
goods and services of a non-com-monetary understanding to being spirit and with the conviction
Isettled Inter-Reuter. petitive kind."
that the better man had won.
TRIBESMEN
London, Apr. 28.
system offering for
י.
News was received by the Air LEAGUE ACCEPTS SCOTT'S FEAT
while en-
Ministry to-day that
reconnaisance duties gaged on with the Irak Army in Northern
Air Force
FORMULA
Kurdistan, a Royal and Shanghai Debated
WAN forced machine amongst hostile tribesmen.
to
The pilot. Flying Officer Wells, and leading Aircraftsman Evans were taken prisoners but it has been ascertained that they alive and well.-British Wireless.
are
DOLLAR SLIGHTLY
DECLINES
SILVER PRICES DOWN
With silver down both in London and New York, the Hongkong dollar
London, Apr. 28. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Major Elliot, was in the House of Commons to-day asked whether, before acquiescing in the Rotation in Britain of loans issued in agreement with France undering. the supervision of the League of would be Nations, stipulation made that the French Govern ment should allow the French issu- ing houses to float, in France, League loans In the same propor- tion as they were floated in Bri- tain.
at Geneva
RESOLUTION FOR ASSEMBLY
Geneva; Apr. 28. The Committee of Nineteen at a meeting held this afternoon
SAME MACHINE AS BEFÖRE
London, Apr. 28. The Guild of Air Pilots, the membership of which includes many famous airmen, has cabled to Mr. Charles Scott congratulat ing him on his superb flight to Australia In eight days, twenty hours and forty-four minutes, which beat the previous record, established by Captain Butler, by
were informed that the armis- tice negotiations are being re- sumed in Shanghai, an agree.nearly six hours.
The Guild's message said: "Well- ment having been reached on
to the done. The Guild is proud of you." the point which led
Many individual airmen pald a
suspension of the original distribute to Mr. Scott, including Mr. cussions.
The Committee. on receipt
of
J. A. Mollison, the holder of the the Australia to England and England to the Cape records.
Scott was using the same little 100 horse-power Moth machine in which he set up England-Australia record a year ago, subsequently beaten by Butler. His wonderful by both time was achieved despite strong headwinds.
declined 1/8th this morning, to 1s. this information, drafted a resolu- 24d. The market is inclined to be tion for submission to the Assemb- It is understood that the new re- easy, but practically nothing is doly of the League on Saturday,
In London, sliver is down 5/16ths solution embodies the compromise and a farthing forward. formula drawn up by Sir Miles spot China were small sellers, while the Lampson and approved Continent operated both ways. Japan and China.
It is confidently anticipated that The market closed steady. After the official fixing, the steady tone it will be passed unanimously with the exception of Japan who will continued.
New York reports a drop of abstain from voting.-Reuter,
Fu- 3/8th, with the market dull. Britain Ile replied that while gopardial support to the finan-tures are also enay.
of
ein policy of reconstruction which these loans farm a part, it was thought best to leave it to the markets to decide as to the plac ing of foreign loans issued in fur- therance of that polley. In the circumstances of the present time, he thought the principles suggest- ed would command wide assent, and he would convey them to the Chan- culor.-British Wirdean.
FIGHT PENDING
STATES
HOOVER AND I'EMOCRAT TARIFF BAL
Washington, Agr. 28. The House of Representar yes to day passed the Tariff Bill open gred' by the Democrats. It has been
Hoove predicted that President will veto it.-Router.
VINES TAKEN TO FIVE SETS
WRIGHT'S DAVIS CUP
the
EFFORT
•
LARGE CARAVAN ON MOVE
KWANGSI PARTY DEPARTS
very
Five years ago the record for a twenty- flight to Australia was
DR. LI'S CLAIMS.
Defeated
INTER-TORY· FIGHT
London, Apr. 28.
FIRST BIG CLASH
MURAI BRIGADE IN ACTION
Tokyo, Apr. 28. Harbin press despatches repor that the main force of the Mura Brigade, alter detraining a Imlenpo, clashed with the insur gent forces on Wednesday nigh noar Hailia.
The rebel army was estimatë to be at least six thousand stroji and was surprisingly well equip ped, their weapons includid tanks: It is also reported the they were equipped with gas ap paratus.
TWO HUNdred deAD. After ่ Bevers engageme which lasted all through Wedne day night and during which th Japanese captured an armoure train, the Japanese forces of cupied Hailin.
The insurgents were drive back, leaving two hundred don on the field of battle, two fiel guns and other war booty Reuter.
C.E.R. FUNDS HELD: BY RUSSIA
EIGHT MILLION YEN AT VLADIVOSTOCK.
(Special to "Telegraph") 1 am not here concerned with The Conservative feud at St.
Harbin, Apr. 29. the comparative merits of the rival Marylebone has resulted in the re-
Unofficial negotiations are candidates, thawuh I cannot help turn, at the bye-election caus- boing impressed by the speelaled by Sir Rennell Rodd's retire- ported to be proceeding with t
AC. Cunning Soviet members of the Board qualifications of Dr. Li Shu-fan, ment Or Captat which seen eminently to fit him ham-Reid, the candidate adopted Directors or Olimpi
the position. Apart from by the local Conservative organisa- Railway, for the return of his neademic distinctions which tion in opposition to Sir Basil Ring-rolling stock and of railway fun include the M.B., Ch.B. and kett, who stood as a National Con- amounting to eight million y F.R.C.S. of the Edinburgh Uni-servative in support of the Govern- held by the States Bank at Via versity. he holds the Diploma of ment.
for
The polling took place to-day, with only these two candidatos contesting the seat. The was:
Capt. Cunningham-Reld
Bir Basit Blackett..
Majority
vostock.
The assistant to the Chin President of the Board went result Changchun yesterday afternoon connexion with the discussio 11.677. but he was exceedingly retie
regarding their progress. 16,664.
1,013.
Very few voters went to the poll, the total being 22,341, compared with 46,132 at the General Elec- tion when Sir Rennell Rodd had a 33.820 majority over his Labour opponent, Dr. E. A. Whitfield.
Capt. Cunningham-Reld has had previous Parliamentary experience, having sat for Warrington in 1922- 29 and again from 1924 to 1929, In 1924, he was Minister of Transport.
He served in the Great War from 1914 to 1918, first as a sapper, un- til disabled, and then in the R.F.C., being mentioned in despatchos and receiving the D. F. C.
Dr. Li Shu-fam.
After the war, he interested him- he self in commercial pursuits and eight days, set up in 1019 by the Tropical Medicine and Hygiene famous brothers Sir Ross and Sir of the same University; and Keith Smith. Bert linkler then acted as Commissioner of Public municipai affairs, and in 1928 he smashed that record by flying a Health, Canten, for a period of promoted the League of Youth and Moth machine over the ten thou-two years-a unique experience Liberty-Reuter. sand miles journey in fifteen and which should stand him in good half days.-British Wireless.
ANZAC VOLUNTEER COMPANY
NEARLY 30 SO FAR ENROLLED
cablo
stead as a representative of publle on our Sanitary Board.
the
It
There is one aspect of the NEW INDIA LOAN KR.A.'s candidature-80 much
OVER-SUBSCRIBED stressed by the Association and by Its candidate-to which I feel I must draw public attention. in the statement- they
Mr. made that by virtue of Mow Fung's connexion with the K.R.A., "the expert technical and medical knowledge at the
have OPEN ONLY FOR ONE
com-
HOUR
MORE REMOVALS.
As a matter of fact, repo from the eastern section of C. E. R. state that the removal railing stock continues and t several locomotives and at le five hundred wagons were te
the Pogranitchnaya triet a few days ago.-Reuter,
from
SUPPRESSION
OPIUM
TURKEY ACCEDES T CONVENTIONS E
Goneva, April 2 Fund Bey, the Turkish repre tative, told the Oplum Advi Committee to-day that the Tur Government has decided to së to the Hague Convention óff and also to the additional Prof of 1914 and the Geneva Conver of 1925.
Sir John Campbell (India) that if Perala would follow! there would be complete fată tional cooperation, with the ception of the Soviet.-Route
U.S. BASEBALF
ANOTHER DEFEAT
DETROIT
New York, ADIN To-day'a baseball games.
National League
Wuchow, Apr. 26. A report from north-western
London, Apr. 28. Washington, Apr. 28. Kwangal states that the largest
The outstanding feature in the The United States made almost caravan to leave Posch for two certain of winning their Davis Cup years has set out from that city
No time has been lost in command of the Association will also stock markets to-day was the start INte with Canada to-day by winning for Lohli and points to its north
At Lohil, 220 lt north-pleting the preliminary stops in bo at the disposal of our candidate, of dealings in the new India 6% first two matches. Wright, and west. the Canadian champion, put up a west of Posch, the caravan divid-connexion with the formation of and all matters affecting residents ton mililon pounds loan, which
an "Anzac Company of the Hong-brought to the notice of the Com- opened at a premium.
mittee will be assured of ventila-
The loan was over-subscribed by great fight against Elsworth Vinca, ed.
large margin and was open for taking him to five sets.
The caravan consisted of over kong Volunteer Defence Corps.
only one hour yesterday. The results were:
SERIOUS IMPUTATION.
It is understood that the basis 2,000 pack horses and mules, more Since the recent dinner, twenty-tion on the Board." Alllson (U. S. A.) defeated
If the first part of this state of allotment among the larger sub- Rainville (Canada), 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.than 1.000 coolies carrying loads, eight men have been sworn in at with scores of horse traders and Volunteer Headquarters and it is Ellsworth Vines (U. S. A.) beat others. At least 500 soldiers ast-confidently anticipated that this
Increased in the ment means that the technical and scribers was about forty-four por as follows:
com-leont, alightly better treatment be- modical knowledge at the ex- near futuro. Jack Wright (Canada), 8-6, 3-6 ed ns a bodyguard. Stretched out number will be
in singla fle, the cavalcado
The Company will be issued with mand of the Association will notjing given to email applicants.
be available to
Those who applied for £500 | Philadelphia an elected re- 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.--Router..
tonded over a distance of 30 li.
Lohli, during the past throo distinctive uniform, and a years, has been subject to several has been sent to Australia for a presentative not chosen directly received £800 and those applying Pittsburgh
sorious imputation on the public-was to-day a strong demand for attacks which practically obliter-supply of slouch hats characteristic by the KR.A., it must involve a for £1,000 received £500. There Chicago
spiritedness of the K.BA, as the issue, which closed at seven- ated the town. First, the Yun- of the Australian Imperial Force.
It la hoped to have the Company public body. If It does not mean eighths premium.-British Wire- nanese burned it down and then the "Rods," also set fire to the place: fitted out in time for the parade this, but means that this know-less. Finally, in December of last year, to be held on the King's Birthday. ledge will be at the disposal of the elected repreenetatvel, who- robbers captured the town. The
LEAGUE FOOTBALL ever ho may be, then the assor rosult of these three visits is that the place is now only one quarter bory, when brigands successfully tion has no point. Washington, Apr. 28.
HALIFAX TROUNCE YORK The House of Representatives the size that it originally was. attacked an oplum caravan, escap-
CITY of the mont was intended to imply that to-day passed a Bill providing for Whore once there stood a large, ing with $200,000 worth
aro being matters affecting residents can
London, Apr. 28. be assured of ventils- the appropriation of G$320,340,000 flourishing market town, there is drug. The residents
to-day just a small village. hold responsible for one-third of only
At Halifax to-day, in the Third for the Navy Department.
the Sanitary Board Of this sum, G$41,290,000 will The caravan also passed through the amount of money stolen, which tion be spent on the construction of now Kwalloh, 30 fi north of Poseh. has to be raised by public sub- through the K.R.A.. own chosen Division (North), Hallfax defeat warships and the modernisation of Several weeks ago this market scription-Our Own Correspon- representative, I constitutes &ed York City by four goals to ono. old vessels. Reuter.
town was the scene of daring rob- dent.
AMATEUR GOLF TITLE
TIPPET PASSES INTO SIXTH ROUND
London, April 28.
In the Afth round of the British Amateur Golf Championship over the St. George's course at Sand- wich, H. Tippet (North Devon) de feated Elkins by four up and two to play-Router.
AMERICAN (NAVY
VOTE
MILLIONS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
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fined 195.