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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1925.

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WIRELESS WONDERS.

NETWORK FOR THE WHOLE WORLD.

MARCONI COMPANY'S PROGRESS. "Empire Chain Scheine Within Sight.

Hongkong should soon be in constant wireless touch with the rest of the Empire.

GOING AHEAD.

THE KING ILL.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

ANOTHER TREATY

LATEST OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

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DOOR NOT CLOSED" AGAINST

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SLIGHTLY BETTER.”

London, February 17.

RUSSIA.

SUGGESTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. --

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The King is slightly better; Stipulations Regarding Bolshevik Propaganda. there are no complications.

Later.

The following official bulletin a licence to erect and work was issued at two o'clock this stations to communicate with the afternoon. "The King is suffering Continent and extra-European, from bronchitis due to influenza. foreign countries.

Thus the establishment for a world-wide network of wireless services is within sight...

· {Reuter's „Sérvice.)

London, February 17. Messrs. Marconi's Feport says that since the Inst general meet ing the progress in developing directional, short-wave and long-gramme of Empire and foreign

istance wireless has exceeded all anticipations.

Recent tests have shown that continuous day and night con- munication, with Australia can be secured

The directors are confident that the future development of long- distance wireless will be mainly of Signor

along the lines Marconi's system.

Agreements have been reached with the Governments of Britain, India Australia, Canada and South Africa to insink and operate the beam system.

Work will begin at the end of February for erecting stations at Bodmin and Bridgewater for com- municating with Canada and South Africa:

The Post Office is engaged in consultation with Marconi repre- sentatives regarding the securing

To finance the great pro-

services 500.000 new £1 shares are being offered to. the share- holders at £1. 7s. per share.

The Empire wireless chain of course includes Hongkong, and as the scheme is now "within sight,""} Hongkong may soon expect to be linked with the rest of the -Empire

STILL NO CHANGE. (Reuter's American Service.)

Washington, February 17.

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In order to end the widespread reports of an impending change of attitude towards Russia, Pre- sident Coolidge states that he sees no indications pointing to the recognition of the Soviet by the United States And Mr. Hughes's departure from the Cabbiet does not forecast any change- in American policy in this respect.

[M. Chicherin. Soviet Com- missar of Foreign Affairs, inter- viewed by pressmen with regard to the retirement of Mr. Hughes, America's Secretary of State, alleged that the refusal of the United States to resume relations with Russia was primarily a per- Despite restless night His sonal act of Mr. Hughes, who was Majesty's general condition is Soviet Union. M. Chicherin Hewett, Sir Milsom Rees. Lord inspired by a blind hatred of the satisfactory" Signed: Sir Stanley hoped Mr. Kellogg's active parti- Dawson Penn-Renter. cipation in American industry would react fruitfully on his future operations, for it was im perative that the Chinese wall erected by Mr. Hughes..between America and Russia should be! pulled down.]

CHEFOO "NOTES.

of sites for stations to communi- (From Our Own Correspondent.)

cate with India and Australia.

After referring to the position

.... Chefoo, February-9.

DR. SUN YAT-SEN.

(Reuter's Service.)

Is

PEKING, February 17. To-day's bulletin says that Sun Yat-sen

showing increasing weakness, otherwise there is no change

[Yesterday's "Canton Gazette"

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Although the Conservative Government scrapped the Labour Government's treaty with Russin, it is not impossible that a new agreement may be reached.

RUSSIA TO MOVE.

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(Reutere."Service.)

London, February 17" The report that negotiations will be reopened between the British and Soviet Governments appears to be without foundation, but it is learned that the Govern- ment has riot "closed the door against future negotiations, and any suggestions by the Soviet Government for the conclusion of another treaty will be considered, provided they are totally different from those which, led to the con-

OFFICIAL DENIAL.

(Reuter's Service.)

PEKING, Felinary 17. The Foreign Office amphatically denies the "Lokal Anzeiger'

report.

That a Russian, Japanese and Chinese Treaty was signed at Peking, was the assertion of the "Lokal Anzeiger," which publish ed from, a "hitherto very reliable Russian" source, details of the alleged secret clauses, thereof. One provided that should either military measures against the Britain, France or America take Peking Government or

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fusion over the Anglo-Soviet treaty last summer, and are sub- jeet to reassurances with regard to the activities of the Third Inter- national in Britain.

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Trade With Russia.

London, February 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. John Beckett (Labour) asked what steps were being taken to ensure British traders enjoying equal privileges with Japanese traders in the Russian market and whether a treaty with the Soviet Republic was being considered on the lines of the Russo-Japanese treaty. -

Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Minis- ter of Foreign Affairs, replied that he had not yet seen the text of the Japano-Soviet agreement, but he believed it contained no detailed provisions for the conduct of trade.

His Majesty's Government con- sidered that the trade agreement of 1921 does all that is at present trade. possible to foster Anglo-Soviet

[An earlier cable stated that the Commissar of the Army and Navy, M. Frunze, in a speech to 5,000 military cadets, ridiculed the reports of Soviet military prepara- tions. on the Western frontier. He declared that the Soviet Government was absorbed in an intensive economie reconstruction, Agreement. The event was of the described as the Soviet-Japanese

200,000 men at the disposal of France, whose interests in no way

against highest importance in Chinese in unneutralised polities. He hoped that a success- world territory, Russia would placeful settlement of relations with China, whom Japan would.arm.].

conflicted with those of the Soviet, would be reached. M. Frunze concluded by declaring that a strong Red army was a condition of the peaceful regenera- tion of the Soviet republic.]

the

WARSAW ARRESTS.

WARSAW, February 17. Sensational arrests of men, alleged to be sples and Communist agents are becoming a daily Occurrence in Warsaw.. The Political Police yesterday arrested a director of a well-known ofl concern in a luxurious apartment

in the Dominions and India, the Since I last wrote the Chinese) report says that the scheme for an New Year has come and gone amid states:Telegrams

in an hotel, where it is alleged Empire wireless chain is now the usual rejoicings and festivi- from Peking report that Dr. Sun is ments and considerable sums in 10 Canton numerous compromising docu- within sight of early completion. ties, oanging of drums and firing showing frequent changes in co. It is stated that his frequent so* foreign currency were discovered. The Company is now discussing. of crackers being the order of thedition, but his appetite is good and journs at the Soviet border and

Business was, of course, he sleeps well. more or less suspended for several attention is being given for his com Communist agents raised

Every care and

constant meetings with avowed days, the foreign banks and Arms fort and the doctors are doing every picions.-Reuter, all closing down till the following thing possible for him. Thursday.

with the Post Office the terms of day

TEA SALES.

THE OPEN MARKET IN DANGER?

(Reuter's Service.)

open market for ten.

On January 24, New Year's Duy, hockey match was played during the morning on the School's grounds between the usual mixed teams. The School had the scor-

FRENCH FINANCE.

PARIS, February 17.

ing all their own way, the game In the Chamber, the Premier

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SIR HARRY LAUDER.

FAREWELL APPEARANCES.

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Sir Harry Lauder and his

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MR. AIREY LEAVES.

Mr. M. E. F. Airey, who has been for several years Superinten dent in Hongkong of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co, leaves today by the "Mishima Maru" for Australia. en route to Wellington, New Zealand, on transfer.

Mr, Mrs. and Miss Airey leave the Colony with the good wishes of a large circle of friends.

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Warsaw, February 17-Accord ing to the newspapers, a British financial group is working in con- nection with an American group, in arranging to lend the city of Lodz £3,000,000 for the installation of a sewage system, and £6,000,000 for textile mills, the latter to be partly raw materials and

LONDON, February 17."

ending with the points at 8 goals (M. Herriot) made an appeal for splendid supporting company are to one. However, on the following the union of all Frenchmen on the to give two farewell performances machinery-Reuter. In the House of Commons, Mr. Tuesday, the Settlement team question of financial restoration, at the Theatre Royal to-night and Albert Alexander (Labour) drew showed the scholars what they which, he said, only needed a tile to-morrow afternoon. attention to what he described as were worth, winning a well fought patience and optimism to achieve.

Our Canton correspondent The programme which will be proposals to change the basis of the game by four goals to three. This. He announced that measures are changed this evening will com- of Yunnanese troops raided the reports that on Sunday last a body market for te"sales in Mincing was the last game of the season, to be taken for checking the flight mence as usual at 915 and ac.. Lane and asked what steps the

Portuguese lunch Dora. Two Board of Trade proposed to take the Schools will shortly be of French capital abroad and ceding

Innumerable re Indian guard: were killed in the to maintain the present free and recommencing work, and will then encouraging the flow of foreignunable to attend the night per and about nine of the soldiers were quests from people who are subsequent fight for possession be able to field a football team to capital to France. The income Sir Philip Cunlife Lister, Pre-meet, the Chefoo Football Club, tax must be levied on, but without formance the management has shot down. sident of the Board of Trade, said The first game against the Club trouble for working capital and arranged for one farewell matinee he was not aware of the proposals took place on Saturday, February the level where it destroys itself. 4.30 to-morrow afternoon and to. but if Mr. Alexander gave him 7, when, in spite of the heavy wind Fiscal fraud will be severely years of age will be admitted at savings. The tax must not reach performance, which will start at any recent information he would and the muddy state of the field, punished.

which children under fourteen enquire into the matter.

Mr. Alexander said Sir Philip School eventually won by four Frenchmen, regardless of politica!

goals came fairly freely. The M. Herriot concluded that all half price.. Cunliff Lenght to be aware goals to two. that private meetings were held in -

conflicts on The scholars of the China Inland cooperate in this patriotic task

other issues, should Decem in Mucing Lane to Mission Schools have been arriv. Havas. alter the of the market, and, ing back during the last fortnight that the Indian and Ceylon Teal after their winter holidays, the Association had agreed to with Hongkong party turning up on hold supplies.

January 29, the Shanghai or

Sir lip Cunliffe Lister said, "southern" party on February 2, his informon in this respect was and the Northerners on February that the open market was com 6. The Schools recommenced on pletely safeguarded

The R Hon. J. Wedgwood February 3, the Rev. George (Labour) asked bad Sir Philip Andrew, sen. taking the opening Cunliffe Lisler any

means of service.

stopping the restriction of the Recent arrivals include Mrs. production of tea by a producing 1. E. V. Andrews, also Miss

company..

Theer was reply.

"WANSHIPS SCRAPPED. WASHINGTON AGREEMENT

HONOURED.

Marjorie Broomhall, who has come to join the staff of the C.L.M. Girls' School, and Miss Dorothy Stark, who is to teach at the Preparatory School.

We had a slight snowfall on February 5 which was much need- ed. There has been hardly any snow this winter; and, as we had a very dry autumn last year, we are hoping for a good Spring rain- fall, gtherwise the crops will suffer considerably.

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· {Reuter's Amerinun Service.).....

WASHINGTON, February 17. With the exception of the eighteen months' period for the been announced of Mr. J. G. C. H. The engagement has recently scrapping of capital ships under the Washington Treaty, the Navy Murray, of the Hongkong and Department has informed the Shanghai Banking Corporation's State Department that the Aimerl. staff here, and Miss Cinire cap scrapping programme has Malcolm, one of the daughters of been carried out as prescribed. Dr. and Mrs. William Malcolm,

also of this port. -_-_-

Paris, FebruaryTM A report from Niamey states that Valllems, The Hague, February 17.-M. who fractured his skull, Dagneaux, Pleyer, Dutch Minister at Rio who sustained broken ribs, and Janeiro and ex-Minister for the Knecht who dislocated his Colonies, succeeds the late Mr. shoulder, are all progressing Vancarnbee as Minister to Madrid. favourably,--Reuter.

Reater.

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The Theatre Royal being other- performance to-morrow night.

"SCARAMOUCHE”

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And to Avenge a Friend

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HIS MAJESTY THE KING ENJOYING A MORNING RIDE.

This photograph taken some months ago shows His Majesty the King enjoying a ride in the morning.

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