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SUN'S SUCCESSOR. "

"CANTON'S NEXT BIG PROBLEM.

SEARCH FOR A LEADER.

Menace

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Yunnanese Invasion.

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WASHINGTON, February 20. Canton is now seriously discussing who is to be successor to The umpire. of the German Dr. Sun Yat-sen in the event of its not coming immediately under the American Mixed Claims Commisrule of Peking. Invasion is only feared from the band of Yunnanese sion has, decided that Germany is adventurers in Kwangsi and not, at present, from any other source. under obligation to make com pensations for damages suffered by American citizers who are

Canton, February 19 dependants of descendants of the

Tang Shao-yi is not generally British subjects whose lives wore

the sinking of the acceptable to the rank and file of lost in

Dr. Sun's party as the next leader. "(The giant Cunard Hiner Further, it is extremely doubtful *Lusitania" was torpedoed off the if Tang himself would be willing coast of Ireland by German

to lead the Canton faction in the submarine during the war.]

event of his being invited to do so.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)" nominal leader of the Kuo Min Tang party. Everybody will be content to mark time and remain in their present positións as long as they can.

Hongkong is to be kept more fully in touch from now onward with matters which may vitally affect the beath of the Colony. "We shall, know exactly what to look out for, which we have not known before" was how the P.C.M.O., Dr. J. B. Addison, put it to a "China Mail" reporter shortly after arriving in the Colony this morning,

Dr. Addison has been repre-ed officially, however, at Singa- senting the Colony at the confer- pore there can be little doubt that ence held at Singapore for the delegates had much to say to the

"of purpose

creating each other unofficially on the an Epidemiological Intelligence matter. As a result of this, im-Lusitania." Bureau for the collection and provements may possibly be made dissemination of information which will go far to make up the regarding the health conditions at much-needed requirements for, the principal seaports of the Far first class grading. East.

"Everything is in order to be set going at once," said Dr. Addison, In answer to further questions, he said that he was to act as the disseminator and collec-. tor of information for Hongkong. "shall receive news each week from other ports as to exactly what is happening there in regard to disease.' This would be of great help to those responsible for the health of the Colony, said Dr. Addison, as before they hadh not been able to keep in touch. with what was happeningg

It was at the Medien Confer ence held at the Chiversity a few weeks ago that the first public discussion teck place here on the' recommendations of the Mission sent out by the League of Nations to collect information regarding the incidence of epidemic diseases. The chief contribution was that fof Dg C, E. Lim, who was one of the first students to graduate from Hongkong University, and who has singe interested himself primarily if atters of health in relation to Shanghai.

Dr. Lim pointed out that in these days sof rapid communica- tion and means of communcation the control of infectious diseases," instead of being a matter of pure- ly local significance, had become a subject of international concern. Improved means of communion-

TROTZKY AND HIS WIFE. NOW EXILES.

Leon Trotzky, Sariet Commisar for War, and, his wife, have arrived at their new home in Trans-Caucasia, where a new Soviet Republic is rapidly guiring formidable strength, according to reports from Moscow. It is rumoured that Trotzky may become one of the dominant forces directing the new 'government This photograph shows Trotzky and his wife seated in the tenneau of the motor car in which they arrived in Trans-Caucasia.

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A gang of men attacked four Chinese sappers near the Fire Station at Wanchai yesterday Twg of the sappers were taken to the Government Civil Hospital

Another matter touched upon with stab wounds. at the Medical, Conference, but One of the sappers states that which Dr. Addison told the he left Wellington Barracks at B

HIS DECISION.

Judgment was reserved in the Supreme Court case reported yesterday arising out of a deal la German marks.

The plaintiffs were Guiley & Co.. of Fenchurch Street, London EC., and the defendants Maxim & Co, |· of Queen's Bulldings; Hongkong.

| "China Mail" reporter had not o'clock last night along with three The claim was for £1,150 in

been officially discussed at Singa-others and proceeded along the pore, was the question of the sog- Praya Nearing the Fire Station regard to whichthe defendants gested League of Nations grad- they were attacked by about 15 said their liability ended when ing of Far Eastern ports which men dressed in dark clothing they paid in the Banque Dr. Lim thought would, open and having the appearance of Industrielle in Hongkong. This people's eyes to the fact that in being tradesman. A dispute arose most of the ports the minimum in the course of which two of the Bank shortly afterward went into requisites of the League were sappers were stabbed. The as-liquidation and the plaintifs absent. If nothing were discuss saflants are then reported to have argued that the agreement was

quickly dispersed.

The men are unable to give any to pay the money in London and that the money was still owed to them,

Amongst the passengers who left by the 's 5. Empress of Aust tralia" to-day were Sir Harry Lauder and Lady Lauder; Lady Pearce; Dr. E. Muir; and Dr. and Mrs. E W. Wright'

reason for the attack,

Five mistresses and two masters: of cargo boats were let off with a caution at the Marine Court this morning on pleading guilty to causing an obstruction at the Eastern Street ferry steps.

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A knowledge of English would have stood an unemployed Chinese The firet period--the big Vote-and the 200,000 note offer will be in good stead at the Kowloon Docks Setting period of the Chiral in addition, Contestants who have on Wednesdaywening when he Mail" and "Sunday Herald" Pou been contemplating doing some produced a pass to go on board the hurity unpaigns will dose to nur work on their own behalf should steamer Agaulemiton" to prove row at tilin tim. That means came in now-to day or to-morrow, bis bona fides. He had been just to-day and to-morrow, prac It only takes three subscriptions, to arrested and handed over to Mr. tically twenty-four hours, in which the "China Mail to make over. H. Cuthill who is in charge of | the contestants now in the race and $184, and what man or woman the Dock watchnion. His state- others who intend to enter may pile could not get is subscription from ment was that he was a cook on up a commanding total of civdits for at least three friends? That would beard a Norwegian steamer in themselvest

nea that a contestant way-down decka, but the mass disproved it. The Campaign Manager's office in the list, by merely collecting a At the Marine Court this morning in the Yee Sung Put Building," 34 yourly subscription from. three ho was prosecuted for being on. Queen's Road, will remain open friends, total of $108, would board the 8.8 Arizona Maru' only till tifin time topinorrow, and receive nearly 600,000 votes, over without permission. all suberiptions and subscription half a million, if turned in before money must be in the office before tiffin time to-morrow. that time. For the next twenty- four hours only the 500,000 extra It is the easiest thing in the world labour. votos for cuth total of $100 in sub-to, get votes and subscriptions. scriptions will remain in force.,

BASY TO GET VOTES.

His exeuse was of no avail and

as he had a previous conviction he was sentenced to a weeks hard

His Worship (Lient. Commander

Hundreds of people are already G. T. Hole, R.N) also imposed" " Again we repeat this is the great-taking the China Mail" and sentence of two weeks on another fest vote getting period of the hundred more are ready and will Chinese charged with the bogus

Campaign. Friends of contestunting to subscribe merely for the cook

who have promised subscriptions or asking Many contestants are who wish to give a friend the great-making the biggest mistake by est help in the race must send in sing that those already in the their subscriptions now, before tiffin, race have an advantage. The fact

tiine to-morrow.

A workman of the Gas Company that three subscriptions, if turned was taken to the Government Reinember, that the regular vote in to-day, will give over half a Civil Hospital yesterday suffering of 15,000 is given on each yearly million votes shows how easy it is; from bums accidentally received subscription to the China Mail to cutifistance, the present lenders. at the works.

Except for the scare of press- gangs Canton is normal. There is, no under-current of excitement.

Nor is invasion from the North anticipated. At present the dan- ger lies in the proximity of the army sent out by the Yunnan Tuchun, Tang Chi-yao and the fact of this rabble prefering Canton as a domicile to the wilderness of Kwangsi.

On the East River front, the Canton forces are meeting with almost uninterrupted .“ success. Each day sees the arrival of more troops at the front. It will not! be long before Canton takes up the offensive seriously and carries the battle into Chan Kwing- ming's territory. Unless the split in Chan's ranks be patched up, there is no telling how Tar Cantha will gợ

Meanwhile propagandists are again busy with peace rumours, As in previous instances little will come of the talk unless it be imperative for a new leader to make sacrifices for the cause, The more moderate Kuo Min Tang men are using this opportunity to find a man acceptable to both the anti-Sun and pro-Sun factions, but their efforts will not count for much as they have not the military backing..

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**Canton is confidently anticipated that no yesterday says:- trouble will ensue as a result of A telegram received here the critical reports of Dr. Suh's, yesterday from Peking states that condition. Now that the Yunnan-it is likely that Dr. Sun, yielding ese mercenaries have been forced to numerous telegraphic appeals to act and have remained loyal to and entreaties, may leave the Canton, it is unlikely that any of Peking Union Hospital and Dr." Sun's satellites will start a remove to a private residence to dispute as to who is to be the undergo treatment

Chinese medical systém.

This decision, although reluctant- ly agreed to, is approved by Madam Sun and the intimate attendants of Dr. Sun.

WARSAW MYSTERY..

ATTACK ON A FLYING STATION.

under the

The fact that the medical experts of the P.U.M.C. have frankly and According to a Wirsaw despatch, repeatedly stated that they are an armed attack was made on the unable to do more for the patient Warsaw on February 4. Many treatment as a palliative, renders Pelish military flying station at than to administer the Radium shots were exchanged between the the proposed change less distaste- alarm guard and unknown assail, ful as a desperate resort to prolong ants who were likewise dressed the life of the patient.

in Polish army uniforms. Several [Our contemporary ignores the members of the guard were telegrama stating that Dr. Sun has seriously wounded. The unknown already been removed 10 Dr. assailants succeeded in escaping Wellington Koo's residence.] without being detected..

The election of Dr. Wang Ching-wei 33 leader of the

A GOOD NIGHT.

4.

PEKING, February 19 Dr. Kreig, who is attending Sun

Kuomingtang in the event of Dr. (By Courtesy of "Daily Bulletin.") Sun Yat-sen's death is again ber ing pressed. It is stated that if Dr. Wang were not elected, the party without doubt would spilt Yat-sen, issued a bulletin saying up owing to internal disagree. that the removal of Sun Yat-sen ments. Dr. Wang is one of the from hospital to a private residence moderate leaders of the party and was effected without difficulty. is strongly opposed to Bolshe- The patient, who had a good night, vism. He is the zealot who at feels more comfortable to-day, and tempted to assassinate the Prince his temperature is normal and Regent in the early days of the pulse 104, and his appetite is

improving. Republic.

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