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(Reuter's Service.)

London. November 20.

The Riga correspondent of the "Times" cables that political circles in Moscow are busy working out new international combina- tions, particularly with regard to France, Japan and China.

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| The Men Who Are Shaping. Russia's Destiny.

Rykov, the President.

One group advocates re-estab- lishing in some form, the Franco- Russian pre-war alliance.

In regard to Far Eastern policy, an article in the "Pravda" says the immediate need of the Soviet is to regulate her relations with Japan.

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Trotsky, the Army Chief.

tail her demands, for naphtha con-, cessions; otherwise the Soviet diplomatists will refuse further negotiations and will erante a new combination in Asia, based on a close military and economic alli ance between the Soviet and China.

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MACHINE GUN ROBBERY..

SECOND ATTEMPT MADE.

THIEVES

FAIL TO SUCCEED.

A further attempt to steal machine guns was made some time between midnight on Wednesday and 10 o'clock yesterday morning, according to a report made to the police by Captain Murphy of the R.G.A

this large junk was sailing from "There can be no doubt that

Two Vickers Machine Guns and equipment were kept in store |Hongkong on October 14 for San-

ning in the West River with arms at the Second H.K.S. Heavy Battery RA, at Gun Club Hill, and it and ammunition aboard consider-¿was found that an attempt had been made by some person unknown ablefin number and importance, and to force open the typhoon window shutter in order to gain admittance, you are in a position to realise which had, however, proved unsuccessful. even more than myself, as a' com- paritive newcomer, the importance for local and political reasons of strictly enforcing legislation in regard to trading in arms."

This is an extract taken from Sir Henry Cowper Gollan's summing. up at the Criminal Sessions this morning in the case in which two Chinese on board the junk were charged with being in unlawful possession of 18 automatic pistols, 1642 rounds of pistol ainmunition and 400 rounds of rifle ammunition which found by the police in secreted places while the junk was in Hongkong harbour.

No further developments are reported in regard to the incident of last Monday when two Vickers Machine Guns and equipment were stolen from the store at 38 Heavy Battery R.A.,. Whitfield Barracks:

SIRDAR IS DEAD.

VICTIM OF CAIRO

BOMB PLOT.

A DISTINGUISHED. RECORD.

(Reuter's Service,)

ÇAIRO, November 20. Major-General Str. Lee Fitz- maurice Stack, G.BE, C.M.G. Sirdar of Egypt, died at midnight, the bomb outrage reported in yes- as a result of injuries received in

Both defendants gave evidence on oath, the first stating that heterday's cables. was only taking over certain duties

of the licencee in the latter's absence and was not absolutely · the person in charge. The second said that he was only the steam man and when the boat was at anchor his duties finished, Both denied all knowledge of the amuggled arms.

Japan, it is added, must under-Cross-examined by Mr. H K stand that such alliance will Holmes, Crown Solicitor, who pro The Soviet diplomatists, how-menace her schemes, unless she secuted, the second defendant in ever, insist that Japari should cur- joins the cornbination.

KIDNAPPING SCARE.

SERIOUS. SEQUEL IN SINGAPORE.

ONE MAN KILLED,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SINGAPORE, November 20.

As a sequel to the kidnapping scare, there were serious disturb- ances in the Chinese quarter last evening.

Man Killed.

The crowd killed a Tamil, accused of kidnapping, injured a Bengali and wrecked aɛmoter-car.

OPIUM PROBLEM.

LEAGUE COUNCIL,

BRITAIN'S DESIRE TO PROMOTE WORK.

(Henter's Service.)

LONDON, November 20. Reuteris informed

SUGGESTIONS TO COMBAT the opening of Parliament..

USE OF DRUG.

(Reuter's Service.)

GENEVA, November 20. When the opium conference resumed sitting to-day, the delegates listened to addresses from philanthropic societies, largely British apd ̈American. One French and one Chinese society submitted suggestions to combat the use of narcotics. The Spanish delsgate proposed the secretariat should distribute information to the delegations of the suggestions; the private association of the con- fernce should have reassembled to-morrow, but it has been adjourn- ed, thus showing that agresment. has not yet been reached, regard- Ing the Japanese contention respecting import licenses..

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the box this morning stated that the bo'sun, whose duty it was to look after the stowage of cargo, had made good his escape in the con fusion which followed the arrival of the police on board.

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GERMAN GENERAL IS SENTENCED.

ONE YEAR'S IMPRISONMENT,

(Reuter's Service.) :

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LILLE, November 20: One of the so-called war Von Nathusius, who was sentenced criminals, the German General in contumaciam to charge of stealing furniture, articles imprisonment after the war, on a five years

and "clothing from a chateau in which he was billeted. in wartime. recently was. rearrested when' visiting his father's grave at

He was to-day retried by Court- Martial. the charge, but the Court decided He strenuously denied by a majority of 4 to 3 that Nathusius was, guilty, He was sentenced to one year's imprison- ment and ordered to pay the costs | XXXXDI of the prosecution...

A PEACEFUL END.

The Sirdar slept calmly under a Forbach. narcotic administered at 10 p.m., but a definite decline in condition began at 11, p.m., the heart become very weak. The end came peacefully, at 11.45 pm.

Maj. Gen. Sir Lee Stack.

FINE RECORD,

AQUEDUCT DISPUTE.

SETTLEMENT REACHED AT

LOS ANGELES

(Reuter's American: Service.)

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LOS ANGELES, November 20. The aqueduct dispute, reported, by cable from Lone Pines on November 18, has been settled. The settlement followed a pledge by the Los Angeles Clearing House to co-operate with the ranchers in efforts to secure them a fair share of water for irrigation purposes.

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RANCHERS' ATTITUDE. The message from Lone Pines, on November 18, reads:

Hordes of ranchers accompanied by their families, all unarmed, camped last night at the Alabama gate of the Los Angeles aqueduct Towing to continue to spill the water until the authorities settle

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A tally clerk in the employ of the owners of the junk was also called by Mr. F. C. Jenkio who de fanded. He said that the bo'sun and the bosun's assistant had not that been heard of since the appearance Mr. Austen of the police on board and neither Chamberlain, of them had made application for Secretary for the wages that were due to them. Foreign Af Mr. Holmes in his final adress fairs, is going for the prosection said that, he took to Italy in up the position that the only ab- December assolute Hability was on the person in British repre-charge of the junk and it was for sentative on the jury to decide on the evidence the Council of and from the production of the the League of licence by the first prisoner la Nations: He answer to the request of the police will thus miss and his other answers whether this

defendant was in charge at the Major General Sir Lee Oliver time.

Fitzmaurice Stack, G.B.E., C.M.G. Mr. Jenkin caused considerable has been Governor General of the amusement by he illustrations Sudan and Sirdar of the Egyptian contention that." If Army since 1919. He was edu- this argument was carried to its cated at Clifton and Sandhurst and aqueduct was built it was agreed logical conclusion it would apply joined the Border Regiment in that they should get forty per cent to, any sleam launch, or motor 1888. He was staff officer to the of boat. If a

the water. for irrigation member of the British Military Commissioner and purposes, whereas they got none Legislative Council of this Colony General Officer Commanding H. M. and suffered great damage. were to proceed on his own troops in Crete in 1899, ia steam launch...or upon somewhich year, be also joined the Tavoch over which be could be Egyptian Army. He commanded said for the moment to be in charge the Shambe, Field Force in 1902 for the purpose of taking ladies for, (despatches, medal and clasp, 4th a bathing picnic or of meeting his Class Ormanich), was Sudan Agent wife on an incoming boat or for and Director of Military In- some other purpose consistent with telligence in 1908, Civil Secretary to his status and dignity he could not the Sadan Government 1913-16, and say a word in his defence according to the Crown."

Lord Parmoor.

It is not yet cerisin whether Mr. Chamberlain will attend the various meetings of the Council In his official capacity similarly to Lord Parmoor, who is appointed for the position, but it is not impossible

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acting Governor General of the Sudan and Sirdar from 1917 to 1919. He held several Egyptian decora tions. He was in his 57th year.

His Lordship. That is if he were skippering his own launch.

Mr. Jenkin: The word "skipper ing not to be found in the mo ordinance. I am keeping to the The conference concluded with

words "person in charge." If it a general discussion. The Canadan, that such an appointment will be could be proved that he was in delegate declared Canada was.

charge the hon. member would in prepared to give general support; The British delegation will pro-common parlance be "lo for it. to a movement for the limitation bably leave for Rome on December Amidst laughter His Lordship

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charge he would have to find against Mr. Jenkin

of the manufacture of opium 5. The presence of the Foreign said that he could deal with him as derivatives; alea to effective Secretary, as a member, further a first offender. On polar of the control of its import and export proves the British Government's absolute Hability of the person in Dr. Alfred Sze pledged China's desire to promote the work of the support of the conference. The League to the utmost. Egyptian delegate, suggested the inclusion of hashish in the list of narcotics. The Turkish delegate dwelt on the sufferings of Turks |from "hashish, Sir Malcolm

Delivingne said Britain hold the opinion that complete alimlaation. was impossible, though limitation of production was possible.."

The Indias delegate accepted the scheme prepared by the advisory committee.

The American delegation sub- mitteäänplan with a ^við combatting the frafic. After this the meeting adjourned -until--the afternoon.

KOWLOON V., MALAYÄ.

Mr Jenking the quoted the Ordinance and claimed that mon who only gave the Appearance of being in charge were specially provided for in the legislature and could not be held to be responsible In the same degro "The Jarraffer

SOVIET SLOOP.

“VOROVSKY” NO LONGER IN CANTON.

∙POSSIBLY, SAILED NORTH.

That the Soviet sloop Vorovsky at Whampoa the naval port about is no longer anchored in the stream hours steaming down from Canton-is the news brought down by river skippers,

the sheriff's order declaring that nobody except the militis could force them to withdraw. ranchers claim that when

BLASTING DANGER.

WING LEP FINED 100 DOLLARS.

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Wing. Lee, building contractor, was charged at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning with falling to take proper precautions while carrying out blasting opera tions at To Kwin-way, Hooghom, on the afternoon of November 8.

A coppersmith, working 150 yarda from the scene of the blasting, stated in evidence that an 80-lb. boulder crashed through' the roof of his dwelling.

The defendant, having boon fined $to on two previous occa tions, the Magistrate inficted a fine of $100.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A fire broke out at a house in. Hitherto the Russian raval boat Saigon Street, Yaumati, about 6:30. had been lying close to the Chinese last evening. A wooden partition naval station immer mal caught alight, and the occupants At 10:30 pithtownorrow,on the

wenty-five Ramour credits the sloop with being unable to extinguish it, the CC. Ground, the following will minutos retirement announced that having accompanied Dr. Sun's servicon of the Fire Brigade were represent Kowloon -H Overy they had found the first defendant gagship, the cruiser - Wing Fang ought. Two engines were im (Gant),Lt. Col. E. D Matthews, gulity on the grounds, that be was I down to Hongkong. She is seld mediately despatched to the scene, B. D. Syao, A T. Lý, LC the moron in charge of the t Fincher, A. E.Wood, F. Goodwin, and the second moral

to here remained outside British bat the inmates had by the dis JGLIAR F. Raven LA. Re recommended the scaricted.

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