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SATURDAY, OCTOBER (25, 1824.

PEACE IN CHIN

MUKDEN ANNOUNCES END OF WAR.

TSAO KUN'S PRESIDENTIAL MANDATE.

Marshal Wu Pei-fu's New Task.

(Reuter's Service.)

mediate cessation of hostilities

all communications and took

M. C. L FETE

THE CHINARMAILUT

WHERE TO GO THIS AFTERNOON

IDEAL FAMILY OUTING.

at the

“LITTLE HSUS POSITION JOHTOW

GOING TO ENGLAND DESPITE ADVICE

STATES PASSPORT IS IN ORDER.

HAL

Police Continue Watch.

The Volunteer Parade Ground, when visited shortly before noon to-day by "China Mail" repre sentative, presented an animated spectacle. In the attractive arrange. ment of the gally decorated sido

Not only have the Police been caived in France-if he wanted to go Peking. October 24. the Peking garrison troops opened phows and various attractions; keeping a very careful watch on to France, and similarly, to Gar-

The en General President Tao Kum has issued the gates to allow the entry of their variety; in

thusiastic

Shu-tseng, way mandate, ordering the im- Feng's men, whe immediately cut the helpers were carrying on their

or many or any other country. In which Tittle" He as people prefer to However, he had not made up work, and in Marsal Wu' Pei-fu is dismissed charge of the official departments was indicated the success which watchs not only on the general, but travelling companions were better many other ways, call him, but others have kept his mind at tiffin-time. His two from his post and appointed and public utility services, after should attend the Children's fele aleo un the police.

of Feng's which is being held "conmissioner for the develop which the whole ment of Kokonor," which is eleventh division were stationed in Volunteer Headquarters' Farado Blue Fennel steamer "Dardanus.”

General He had not left the tries and they had gone ashore. qualified to speak on foreign coun large sait-water lake North-East the various quarters of the city. Ground, this afternoon under the tied it to No. Ai buoy, up till this Accordingly, he preferred to post-

and surrounded the palace. They auspices of the HK.W.G. and arrested the Minister of Finance. M.GL.

morning. As the ship is due to pone making a decision till his. Wang Keh-ming, also General Li Hitherto, the M.CL, have con- leave for Europe via Singapore and companions returned to the ship, Yen-ching, Director of the Mili-centrated on one big effort at porta at noon and the police guard when he would have a consulta- tary Council attached to the Government House; but this years still on board, it in inferred that tinn Presidency.

they decided not to put all their he will continue his journey as họ eggs in one basket, so to speak,jutended when he was put on board. and the different branches have, the ship at Shanghai. several very enjoyable functions during the past months, arranged which have also benefited con siderably the funds of the League. united and although the familiar In this Fete the branches are M.C.L. stalls, with the variety and excellence of the articles för sale

of Tibet.

Both the Chihli and Mukden forces are directed to remain in status quo..

General Wang Cheng-fu, Civil Governor of Chihli is instructed to take charge of the troops at Shanhaikuan.

རྟ༔

Chang For Peace.

Mukden, October 24: A communiqué, issued at Chang Tso-lin's, headquarters, announces the ending of the war with the Central Government of China;

Government armies at Shanhai kuan has been cut off. It is asserted President Tsno Kun has taken refuge in the Lexation Quarters in Peking.

Where Is President?

(Reiter's Service)

Round Table Conference. Feng Yu-hsiang's men" also attempted to arrest the Ministers of Commerce and Communica- tions, also General Teac Jui, the President's brother and two other officials none of whom hitherto have been discovered.

While most of the members of

Yoetng Chinese including the Minister of Education; Huangfu, and Dr. C. T. Wang participated inside Peking-and now are enden vouring actively to carry out the measures necessary to restare normal conditions, as soon as possible.

been responsible for the arrange- side shows.

Despiw a categorical denial that nothing of the sort had happened,

lished in the "China. Mail:"

we see un reuson for altering the Yesterday the following was pub-statement. Since then we have Hearned that General Bap has re- for the future will have to be re-given a valid pasport ut Shanghai "Little" Han said that his plans plied on the effect that he had been

formed that he would not be to England. If, either, the British modelled as he had just been in- and that his ticket was for the trip allowed to land in England, Home Office or the Foreign Office The Hongkong Government, he chose to forbid him to land, he

"

At pre-

Marshal Wu Pei-fuis in, full the Cabinet are not concerned in will be missed by many it will be said, had intimated that if he would decide when the time came flight. The retreat of the Central the plot, a group of prominent observed that several sections have signified where he wished to go, as to where he would go.

meat and conducting of their own arrangements would be made for sent he had no plana and preferred

jhim..

to continue on the "Dardunus,”. Although primarily a Children's fete, there are provided means of und in English, the General de-

Speaking in the Shanghai- dialect (rather than tranship here.

What has transphed between enjoyment for old and young clared that this latest development him and the Hongkong Govern. alike; in fact a visit to the parade had put him to considerable in- ment is not known but it seem ground would be an ideal family convenience. He was ignorant of that Hau will leave Hongkong in outing for the afternoon.

Immediately on the left upon en-did not know if he would be ro- the Blue Funnel steamer.

conditions abroad and, with a smile, the manner he arrived, that is, by tering father will find the entrance to a miniature rifle range; on the other side the children will see a tricycle horse upon which they may ride if they buy a ticket. with the glorious possibility of becoming "its Owner

they are lucky enough to have their ticket so drawn, whilst by throwning ping-pong balls at gold

Tokyo, October 24. It is reported from Tientsin that President Tano Kur has fled from Peking.

Another Story.

WEDDING.

LI-PONG.

This group asserts that they are determined to bring hostilities to an end, after which they intend to call a round table conference, to which they will invite Chang Tso-lin, Sun. Yat-sen and other leaders with the object of institut- ing a sound Government and re- unifying China. They hint that a foreign loan will be necessary. Wang asserts that Chang Tso-lin President is ready to comply with their fish in bowls at a place .con officiate at the wedding of Dr Lil

wishes.

Peking, October 24, Feng Yu-hsiang has issued a

proclamation asking Taao Kun who, there is good reason to believe is still in the palace to order the cessation of hostilities.

Japan Takes Precautions.

Protocol.

A Night Move.

Feng's Circular Telegram. The palace is surrounded, and the streets leading thereto held by Feng's men, but C. T. Wang asserts that it is not likely that Tsao Kun's life will be endangered, Troops from Shantung are en route to Langfang between Peking and Tientsin with the object of preventing Wu Pei-fu's return, which shows the widespread character of the plot.

veniently near for keeping an eye

At St. Paul's at three this after

noon, the Rev. K. Y. Lee wi

on the kiddies, mother may obtain Chi-fang of Canton and Miss Daisy gentle exercise.

Pong of Hongkong.

More fun for the kiddies is to be

got out of the joy-weel, upon Both the bride and bride the fiting together of which the groom are very well known Kowloop, branch

heartily to Chinese and

Europeans in

are

to be congratulated, especially as Hongkong. Miss Pong is the the work was done at short notice, fourth daughter of Mr. Pong Then there are to be the thrills of Tsor-ching, sub-manager of Char being pushed down the slippery de Bonagé Toukin, and Mrs. Fong. shoot with a minimum of risk She was educated at the Diocesan attached by the provision of heavy Girls' School, Kowloon and also mats; there are other glorious spent some time at the Hongkong seen to be appreciated. adventures which really must be University.

Throughout the Fete, the Band

APPOINTMENTS,

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

FORTNIGHTLY REPORT.

Cotton piece goods and fancy cotton goods.

The market, needless to say, has been adversely affected by the loss of life, and incendiarism recently perpetrated‹ in. Canton and it is to be sincerely hoped that we have seen the last of such vandalism.. Mid Am. Cotton "spot" was quoted 13.65 in Liverpool on 22nd Instant,

Cotton Yarn. The fighting and subsequent looting and burning Int the city of Canton has thoroughly demoralized merchants and no although at the moment the situa business has been trapsacted and

tion is again more normal, dealers are unwilling to do business, fear- સ recurrence of further fighting. TATYMO KALARİ

Quotations are

No. 10. $225/239.

No. 12s. $230/242. No. 165. $240/250. No 208. $230/245.

Arrivals 800 bales Shipments Dil Sales nil

Dr. Li has been to Jena and M. D. at Berlin. He is now practis- Berlin University, obtaining his ing in Canton and is also a lecturer. at the Hackett Medical College for Girls, Canton. His friends in Ing Canton attribute his appointment as medical adviser to Dr. Sun Yat-sen to his having been sent to Shanghai where he success- fully attended a friend of Dr Sur, who had been bed ridden NOTIFICATINS. for years. De Li is the eldest son of the Rev. Li Ting-sham of British "Gazette" North Borneo..

At the wedding Miss Elizabeth

Woollens Owing to the civil Wong is to be matron-of-honourand Miss Julia Wong will attend as fighting and political disturbances bridesmaid. Master Fong Fun-kin in Canton, business is at a stand- Lower-girl. Mr. James S. McKenzie entirely and goods continue to will be the page and Miss Ivy Wong, still. Clearances have fallen off of Canton is to be best man and Mr. accumulate.

Dug Tsoi-ching will give away Raw Cottons. There is bis-daughter.

change to report.

Metala-Market stagnant owing the political situation,

Tokyo, October 24. In view of the sudden change in the political situation, also to ensure the safety of Japanese and foreign residents from possible outrages by troops, which are likely to get out of hand, the A circular telegram has been Government has decided to des-issued by Feng Yu-hsiang and patch two destroyers from Port others saying that it is shameful, of the East Surrey Regiment will Arthur and Chinwangtao respec-and asking: "Is the army main-play by kind permission of Col. F. tively to Tientsin, also

two [tained in order to promote internal Montague Bates C.B., C.M.G., hundred troops from Port Arthur strife instead of safeguarding the D.S.O., to Shanhaikuan, Further develop nation? Since 1911 there has ments of the situation in China will been much unjustifiable warfare determine whether Japan mayin China. If the Government find it necessary to readjust her Lauthorities had consciences they forces according to the Boxer would advocate peace, but on the contrary, since the outbreak in Kiangsu the whole national army has been mobilized and thousands of lives have been expended. But This Peking, October 24.

why do we fight and who is the notifies the following appoint. The Peking public slept peace- ringleader: none can answer this ments: fully last night not suspecting the question. In 1924 drought and Mr. D. W. Tratman to be Head Coup d'Etat, which was carried foods have visited the country of the Sanitary Department during out during the night secretly and and we should be relieving the the absence on leave of Mr. N. L. quietly with dramatic suddenness.

people. Instead of that fighting|Smith. A group of generals having decid- ed to bring hostilities to an end, goes on., We intend to organise Mr. J. A. Fraser to be Assistant recently arranged for Feng Yu- devoted to the welfare of the and Secretary to the Sanitary national army, which will be Head of the Sanitary Department hsiang to return to Peking to take people. The Intelligent Classes of command there, while, others the whole country should make should take such measures as were efforts with a view to reforma necessary to prevent Wu Pei-fu'stion. return to Peking.

This afternoon the telegraph Accordingly Feng Yu-hsiang's lines and trains, etc., are reaum- troops. quietly left Kupeikou anding. The city remains quiet and reached the suburbs of Peking the Government is nominally. last night. Early this morning carrying on.

INDIAN ROPE TRICK.

'ONLY A LEGEND."

Londoo, September 14-The notorious, Indian rope trick, it is understood, may yet be staged at Wembley's Indian Theatre. But it will lay no claim to that Incredible black magic ascribed to it by too credulous Indian travellers. The fiasco of last week bas exploded that once and for all.

Board.

morning's

Mr. Sik Chung yeung and Mr. Harry Way to be authorised

architects

member of the Midwives Board. Dr. Wong Tsz-chien to be

MORE ARMS.

were arrested

A

1ravels. Lady Dufferin, the wife TWO CHINESE ARRESTED.. of a former Vicerory, also wrote in a book that she had seen it. But

Two Chinese it is legend All we set out to do was, to produce it as a mechanical yesterday with two revolvers and illusion, just as Mr. Maskelyne pro- six rounds of ammunition in their duces his. It was not satisfactory, Possession at Hainan Sweet Sham- so we postponed it. But we shall

suipo.. have another try if people want to see it. Faijludin, when he came to us pledged himself to produce the Rope Trick or take no salary."

Other Indians at Wembley were consulted, but no clue was forth-

AN OLD OFFENDER.

A Chinese, who had received

coming which might indicate a flogging a short time back, "An "Observer" representative exactly what a Colonel Barnard, again appeared at the Central who yesterday sought out, the former chief of the Calcutta Police, Magistracy this morning charged magician Faljludjo, and

the saw and why and how he saw it. with cutting trees Defendant, manager of the theatre, Mr. F. J. Lord Frederick Hemilton describe whose correct age was stated Bhumgara, was hardly prepared ed the colonel in "Here, There, to be 21, again pleaded that he was for the transparent zalvete of the and Everywhere," published in unly 15. Do you want another explanation offered him. He 1921, as having seen the trick flogging, and did you enjoy the expected at least some Occult performed by an Indian juggler in last one?" asked. His Worship. defence of this legendary trick his own courtyard, only one other, "Oh, no, not a bit," replied the which sends a real live boy a fellow officer, baing present. defendant. A fine of $20 or 14 skimming up a thread into the air. Photographs were taken, but the days was imposed, drops him down again limb by negatives showed only the court- limb, and finally reassembles the yard juggler, boy, and rope, and unfortunate youth's spare parts nothing whatever of the trick before an astonished audience business they saw with their own But my child's eyes.

LAST NIGHT'S FIRE,

"No Indian has ever seen the Was it a Traveller's Tale or a prompt. arrival of the Fire Brigade. A serious fire which, but for the trick done, and no Buropean miracle? Wembley, Arays the and the Fire Float would have declared Mr. Bhungara former And Wemble merchant in the City, by the way know, for the tricks of its two 147 Connsught Road Central, should spread to a larger arce, occurred at who merely runs the Indian jigglers, Palludin and Hussain, shortly after 10.30 last night. Theatre as a side line) "It is are so expert and graceful that say The damage, ift. Ustemated at just a story. Jahangir, the son of rope trick should be child's play88,600, the goods on the ground Akbar, fist said thar, he saw it in their hands, werf bar but a fand first Boors only being insured about, 300-sara 22osla his book of a fement of tropical imaginarians 4 for 980,000,0

Unsold stock 4.500 bales. Bargains 2,200 bales.

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Flour market report. Stock: about 1,700,000.

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