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MONDAY,

JANUARY 26, 1925.

PEER AT LAST.

PREMIER'S ORDEAL.

SPEECH WITH KNEE ON FOOTSTOOL.

HERRIOT ANSWERS BRIAND

(Reuter's Service)

" PARIS, January 24. M. Herriot has had a trying ordeal in the Chamber of Deputies -through his leg still troubling him and compelling him to rest his right knee on a footstool during his speech. He spoke for 22 hours in reply to M. Briand amidst continual interruptions from the Right deputies.

M. Herriot vigorously defended the decision to abolish the French Embassy at the Vatican, referring to the pro-German policy of the Holy See during the war. He. declared that the Papacy has been if anything less well disposed to France since the restoration-of-the Embassy at the Vatican, than before.

M. Herriot emphasised that separation of Church and State was a fundamental principle of the French constitution.

M. Brland expressedcntire approval of the Government's foreign policy, except as regards The Vatican. He declared it was to France's interest to be officially represented at the Vatican as at Moscow and Geneva. The seats of the three great Internationals have urged M. Herriot to sub ordinate party considerations to national interests, although it meant breach of the Leftists' election pledge.]

AIR, DISASTER.

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- GOVERNMENT INQUIRY

OPENED.

„Peutica Serdice.)

LONDON, January 23

A formal investigation into the

Croydon air disaster, ordered by

MR. ASQUITH “EARL OF "OXFORD."

LIBERAL DEBACLE SEQUEL,

(Reuter's Service.)

London, January 24. Recent rumours that Mr. H. H

Asquith has accepted a peerage

were confirmed after enquiry to- day, though as yet nothing has been officially announced.

It is stated that Mr. Asquith has chosen the title of Earl of Oxford. Mr, Asquith's decision is attri- buted to the changed forlanes of the Liberal Party and the fact that there is no likelihood of his re- entering the House of Commons

Mr. Asquith previously refused a peerage, also the garter, and his acceptance

now. will facilitate reorganisation of the Liberal Party.

PRUSSIAN POLITICS.

the Secretary for Air, was opened | REJECTION OF VOTE OF NO

-CONFIDENCE. ·

(Reuter's Service.)

THE CHINA MAH..

SAVED AGAIN.

OPIUM NEETING STILL SURVIVES.

ELEVENTH HOUR RESCUE.

(Reuter's 'Service.)

SUN'S ECLIPSE.

AMERICAN SCIENTISTS"

EXCITED.

(Reuter's American Servics.)

BRITAIN'S EXAMPLE.

POLAND PAYING HER DEBTS.

· (Reuter'e Service.) New York, January 23.

WARSAW, January 25, Intense interest is being taken The Chamber unanimously voted Geneva, January 24. in the total eclipse of the sun, the ratification of the agreement The second opin conference to-morrow, Scientists have pres for funding the debt to the United week at the eleventh hour by the spectroscopic observations. Pro was temporarily saved from ship-pared to "make" photographio Statea.

LAUNCH SUNK.

The reporter explained, that suggestion of the Finnish delega-minent astronomers on board the Poland will pay this year over a tion. which was unnimously United States Navy's dirigible air-nafilion dollars and payment of the adopted at the plenary sitting, ex ship Los Angeles will ascend above debt will be spread over a period tablishing a joint committee of the clouds to try to discover any of years until 1984. sixteen members of both con-new elements in the spectroscopes [Poland has already signed an ferenees to examine the Americnaöf corona, particularly the agreement for funding her debt to and other proposals recently die mysterious substance called Britain.} cussed and to report at the earliest coronium, which was indicated in possible moment.

The Observer, "discussing the spectroscopes of previous eclipses, re-opening of the opium question but not yet identified on earth.

A long-range moving picture int Genevi sail that America's de

sire for the suppression of the camera will be one of the instru Inhan crop is founded on her ments' on the Los Angeles.

The Army Department will send interul-auxiety which must be respected in full: but in so far ne up in a bombing plane from Long. India impugned Amerien's view of Island base a camera with 50-inch the facts it appears mistaken. The focal lens. A dozen other aero- paper quoted Lord Olivier's denial planes, fitted with scientific instr that drugs from India reachments, will also ascend, and it is America and points out that Thinn hoped to obtain important data. f-export of opium,though, a' relevant.

problems is a whole, is not relevant SCIENTISTS DISAPPOINTED. to the particular difficulties which bring in the United States.1

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COMMITTEE ELECTED.

Inter:

(Reuter's Service)

London, January 24.

PECULIAR ACCIDENT AT HANKOW.

(Router's Service.)

HANKOW, January 24.. H. M. motor launch 307 back-

fred and exploded, the sids being blown out. She was beached

and sunk.

One of the crew was injured and taken to hospital.

FUKIEN STORY.

BEHEADED.

(Reuter's Service.).

SHANGHAI, January 23.

The conference elected the Clouds interfered with the TWO HUNDRED CHRISTIANS members of the joint committee, observation of the eclipse in Lon- on which the first delegates of dan and the Provinces generally. Britain, Fruce Japan, India. The light was little affected and. China, the Netherlands, Siam and the football clubs were justified in Portugal will represent the first ignoring the dismal prophecies, for conference, and the United States. matches started at the times

A prominent missionary in- Bruzil; Cub, Egypt, Finland, Italy arranged weeks ago without detri- forms Reuter that the military Persia and Poland will representment to the play,

fleaders of Fukleb are compelling The Bri- The eclipse was nearer totality farmers to raise opium. Fifteen the second conference.

delegate will be Sir Makolin America, where according to hundred Christian families refused Dele Vingne. D'Aladier and New York messages, early reports and, in consequence, 200 heads of

London have gone to Paris from the Lakes region describe families were beheaded. Lord Robert Cecil is at present the bitter disappointment of the Some farmers were also killed scientists assembled at vantage for begging that a small part of points in Canada and the United their land might be used to grow States, as a cloud obscured the vegetables for their families.

remaining at Geneva.

CHILIAN COUP.-

MOVE TO DEPOSE. THE GOVERNMENT.

(Reuter's American Service.)

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Conditions were more favour- able in the Eastern part of the United States. Thousands of New York-citizens assembled-on-the- hill tops, squares, bridges and roofs to watch the spectacle.

at the Law Courts this morning.

Mr. Trevor Watson, for the Air Ministry, stated that the wrecked aeroplane was officially recertified on. November 18 after flight test. The machine was not overloaded. It was inspected on the morning before the light. An examination of the wrecked machine showed that the petrol pipe was blocked fidence in the Cabinet was put. military officers, who occupied the reduced power of broadcasting]

or partially blocked.

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EXPERT'S OPINION.

LONDON, January 24. Major Cooper, Inspector of Accidents to the Air Ministry, giving evidence at the Croydon disaster inquiry, this morning, said the most probable cause of the accident was the partial failure

It of the engine.

was im possible to express a definite opinion regarding the cause of this, but he regarded the condition of the flex petrol piping with grave suspicion.

ALFONSO'S DAY.

GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS

IN MADRID...

(Reuter's Server.)

MADRID, January 23. The recent crescendo throughout the country of manifestations of loyalty to the King culminated in remarkable demonstrations to-day which has been dubbed "Alfonso's Day."

A huge procession, headed "by Members of Pallament and provincial Councillors and Mayors from all parts, marched with bands and banners to the Palace, on the balcony of which King Alfonso, the members of the Royal Family," and the Directory, remained for. several hours. In spite of intense cold, to watch the march past.

Berlin, January 23. There were 442 members of the SANTIAGO DE CHILE, January 23 Prussian Diet present when the A sudden Communist motion of no

coup has been con- effected by contingent of young

Exactly half voted in favour of Moneda Palace the Government's and the other half against the mo- Headquarters. tion which, in accordance with the The officers' avowed aim is the rules of the House, was rejected. deposing of the Government with The present Prussian Govern-in view to "effecting neutrality in ment therefore remains in office politics."

Alessandria has been urgently in spite of the fact that the Right Parties, denied that Herr Braun's requested to return to resume the Cabinet, is entitled to continue to Presidency.

[A cablegram of September 11 conduct the affairs of Prussia in view of the result of the Decem-stated: As a result of the over- ber elections and the fact that the throw of the Government, following a memorial from the, officers of the People's Party has broken away Army and Navy, the President has from the Government.

resigned and has been granted

A TERRIBLE DIN. -

Berlin, later. Tumultuous scenes followed the technical ruling of three further 'anti-Government votes.

The Socialists and Communists threatened each other with fists. A Communist seized the Speak er's bell amid the terrible din, and called for cheers for the Inter- nationale, in which his colleagues in sections of the gallery joined.

Subsequently the Diet was, ad journed to February 3,

After the meeting the Minis- terial Parties in the Government decided to resign.

SLY SOVIET.

WHAT JAPANESE TREATY REVEALS.

FRENCH EXPOSURE,

(Reuter's Service.)

Paris, January 23.

The "Matin" expresses the

General

One of the chief points of inter- est was the effect of the eclipse on, wirelesa transmission. A test in Chicago proved that the sun's rays are responsible for the customary during the day. Both Pittsburg and Schenectady heard the London broadcasting station during the Neither station has eclipse. usually heard London at this hear. [The eclipse was not visible in Hongkong.]

MENACE TO PEACE."

JAPAN AND THE HAWAH MANŒUVRES.

six months leave of absence PEER'S REPORTED PROTEST. A junta, comprising Altamiraro, General Beriet, and Admiral Neff, has been formed, and will dissolve Congress}

SEQUEL TO REVOLT.

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, January 24. Military officers who have overthrown the Government have issued a manifesto stating that they have asked President Alessandri to return to the country and "assume power and summon the Constituent Assembly,

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Mr. Alessandri is now in Italy.

LOONGWO'S '

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THRILL.

FIRED ON BY CHINESE TROOPS.

(Reuter's Service.) „

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(Reuter's Pacific Service.)

Washington, January 24. " By 252 to 35 votes, the House of Representatives has adopted a Bill authorising an increase in the expenditure in connection with the aircraft carriers "Lexington" and "Saratoga" from $23,000,000 to $34,000,000 each.

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SHADOWS BEFORE.

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ENTERTAINMENTS."

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January 26-Coronet Theatre: "When Knighthood Was In Flower.

January 26, Star Theatre "Rich Men's Wives."

January 26.-Queen's Theatre; The Law of the Lawless"; also The Manila Vaudeville Co.

January 26.-World Theatre, "Over The Hill."

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January 26.-Theatrical Enter- prises present Madeline Rossiter, at the Theatre Royal, in "Flash- lights, 9.30 p.m.

January 27-Theatre Royal;" "Pierrot Pie." 9.30 p.m.

January 28-Theatre Royal; "Strollerland." 9.30 p.m.

January 29-Theatre Royal; "Hors d'Oeuvres," 9.30 p.m.

January 30.-Theatre Royal; "Mixed Grill," 9.80 p.m.

SPORTS.

January 26. Interport Foot- ball games, Shanghai v. Hong- kong, at Club Ground. kick-off 3.45 p.m. sharp.

January 28-Interport Foot- ball; Shanghai v. South China, 4.15 p.m.

January 29.--Interport Foot- ball: Shanghai v. Services, 4.15 p.m.

During the course of the debate, Mr. Britten read a letter allegedly.

January 31-Third Tourna- from a Japanese peer asking him ment of the Hongkong Boxing (Mr. Britten), to use his in- Association, at Theatre Royal, fluence with the Government to 9.16 p.m.

atop the proposed forthcoming February 16-17-18-21.--Hong- naval manoeuvres at Hawaii on the kong Jockey Club Annual Race ground that they were a menace Meetings. to the peace, of the Pacific.

Mr. Britten added there would never be the slightest prospect of Japan-American war while America controlled the Pacific.

The Bill has not yet passed the Senate.

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FATAL CLASH.

SENSATIONAL AMERICAN

AFFAIR.

LAND SALE. January 27.—At P.W.D. Offices, one lot of Crown. Land, at North East of Diamond Hill, 3 p.m.

· PUBLIO · AUCTION,

January 30.-Lammert Bros., nt Head-Quarter House, black- wood furniture and curios, etc., 2.30 p.m.3.

COMPANY MEETINGS. January 30-Statutory meet- ing of Rural Land Investment Co., Ltd., Asiatic Building, noon.

January 30-Twentieth meet- ing.of.the Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., at Mesars. Dodwell's, 11 a.m.

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February 2. Twenty-seventh annual meeting of the Star Ferry Co, at Messrs. Jardine, Mathe son's, at noon.

SHANGHAI, January 23 The King earlier received shoals

Jardine, Matheson and Co's of telegrams of congratulations. opinion that certain of the general and Chinese passengers on board, Steamer" Loongwo," with foreign Crowds besieged the Palace to clauses, in the Russo-Japanese was fired on, stopped and seached sign the albums in connection with Treaty are most important, for by Chi Hsieh-yuan's troops just as the celebrations.

A Royal amnesty has been example, the mutual undertaking the ship was rounding the point at "MAN-KILLER" "KILLED.

not to deal with a third Power Woosung yesterday afternoon. granted o soldiers, sailors, and to the detriment of the contract- civilians convicted of light

A shot passed about 20:fest in (Reuter'e American Service.) offences. Generals Berenguer and ing parties would seem to imply front of the bow of the vessel.. conflict The captain stopped the ship and

Herrin (Illinois), Jan. 25.. Saravia, who

were arrested in that in the event of n Otober, have been released.

brought about by the Soviet in Immediately a force of Chi's troops Glenn Young, the noted Ku Klux Europe or Asin, Japan would boarded and thoroughly searched Klan and liquor raider, his two maintain at least an attitude of the ship, which delayed her three assistants, and their opponents, February 19-One hundred benevolent neutrality.

hours.

Deputy Sheriffe George Forbes and fifth meeting of shareholders The soldiers stated that they and Homer Warren, were killed of the Hongkong, Canton and thought the ship was one which and a score of others were wound-Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd., at had been commandeered by, Led by flying bullets during a pistol 4A Des Voeux Road, noon, Paris, January 23. Yung-hsiang several days ago for battle, in a hotel lobby as the February 10-Thirty-seventh The wounded Lieutenant Several of the papers comment | tropp transport movements, Saegert and other witnesses in the on the conclusion of the Russo- Malabar Hill outrage were pre- Japanese Treaty, The "Matin" sent at the Indore identification says that a verbatim examination parade before the State' magis of the text would be extremely trate and identified the arrested. interesting for, besides local pro- SCOTLAND BEATS FRANCE. It is officially, denied that the visions, the Treaty seems to con- arrested include an aide-de-camp tain some general ones of the ut- to the Maharajah.

most importance.

PATHAN OUTRAGE..

(Reuter's Service.)

Bombay, January 24.

[A party of motorista were held up by a gang of outlaws.in.

INTERESTING.

(Havas Service,)

the Malabar Hill residential quar4 CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM, ter, when one of the party was A touch of rheumatism" or a "tvinga murdered, and other of the occu- of peuritis, whatever the trdalle ka, Chamberlain's Phím Balry: rollaves the

pants were wounded. Among pain Burns and scalda are propmtly These was Madam Mumtaz Begum rellevad, cuts and bruises quickly held who was originally attached to and awellinga" promptly reduceslappe the Maharajah"

fact no household should be without of Indore's

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· RUGBY." FOOTBALL.

(Reuter's Service.)

Edinburgh, January 24,5 At Rugby football Scotland.

France by 25-pointe to 4

climax to many stormy months of meeting of shareholders of the contention in this district between Hongkong Land Investment, and union and non-union coal miners, Agency Co., Ltd., at the Offices of Ku Klux Klan supporters and Mesars, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Opponents, and weta and drys Ltd., noon.

Militiamen were ordered to

OTHER MEETINGS. Herrin to prevent further violence. January 26, Dr. Davidson Young was known in the neigh-Black's lecture on Prehistoric bourhood as a stormy petrel, Anthropology at Helena May In Owing to his frequent clashes with stitute, 5.30 p.m. opponents of the Klan and his liquor raida. He was also notorious as a man-killer"

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