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CHINA MAIL, JUNE 25,

SECURITY PACT (Reutor's Service) London, June 24:- In the House of Commons in opening the debate on the Foreign offico Estimates, in the presenco. of Lord Stone- haven, tho new. Governor-General of Austra- lia, in tho Poers Gallery, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary, emphasised the policy outlined in ti: White Papor in rogard to the propiced Security Pact was the policy of the united Gobinet. The Government dosirod that the policy they pursued in matters of such consequence to: Britain, the Empire, and the world to be a polley of all parties of the whole nation. Mhey Mero andeavouring to conduct thoiv foreign polley la the spizio chotha Primo Ministeria inclaration at the Lord Mayor's banquet that the Government's one object would ho stubility and continuity. ·A11 partion had only one objet, namoly, to secure peace and mako was impossible on at least na remote ʼn dang." as possible. No unilatorali pact by tho Alidos against Gor- many could how bo contemplated by the British Government.

The abstention of the British Empiro, and Britada particularly, from Buropean affotze huad note? pompud and never would sorve the interests of porno.. No nabi.on could loolake ilsolf today in capiüding serizanly afforting tac prace of Buṛopo, wider, just aftout clony netien, bolligo- zent of not. our edgaltung to the Govon- art of the loaguu was incompatible with isolation. Our cafety lay not in aeoking an impossible isolation but in the wise and prudent use of our irfluence and power tọ obtain peace and provont war. The Govern- mont was of the opinion that it was imposo-

•Ibie Pou Elio Brikich Huntre of Britain' to undertako any thiversal extension of tho obligationg wo had already incurred as mombory of the Lonicle and signatories to the Goveniat, find therofóro hold that the s10cdall moods of the remont mist ho mot by special arrangements of a purely detonsive character fhmed. In the spirit of the Coronetik, working in ulos) harmony with tho Leggüc and undor dhe guidance.

Mr. Chanbenbala orphasised that no treaty or drate fronty existed. moro was moroly a prolimtiary statement of what the different countries fols would be possible for them to úndorbakoant in what direction thoy thought they could make än näranco. Our now, obliga- tions wrrad by deflattaly limited to the frontion between Somany on the one sido and

banco and Bolgium on the other, and our guarantee, or the frontior coilà not bo in- yokód by a wrong-door to chtold hiır in "rong-dading. Our grapanteo bocame; offoot-

o ghly in, in dcfimio of the treatios of Arbitration and tho obligations of tho Covenant, the wrong-doer resorted to forco. The gurantee voulã then bocomo immediately offective. If one of the parties refused to arbitrato or to carry out an arbitration, award pur guarantoo could not be insokod to protect him, though, if ho ale that and no moffo, wo botoinod our liborty, subject to. our obligations under tho, Govonant, to dedido what action we would tako.

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HOME SPORT (Router's Service) London, June 24:-- At Curragh, the Irish Dorby resultod:- 1, Zionist (5/2); 2, Warminstor (8/1): 3, Brightor London (100/8). There woro oight starters.. Won by 13 lengths, 6 longths between socond and third.

Prospects of play at Wimbledon today in the British Open lawn Tonnis Champion- ships. appoar romote. Thoro was inter- mittent rain in the morning and poraist- ont rain in the afternoon. The contro- Courts covered.

Atroon, the British Opon Golf Championship aspirants were occupiod today an a long driving tent. The best 3 out of 5. dutrog was won by Milno: (Royal Porthcawl} who drove 389 yds., 286 yds. 9 in. and 267 yds. 2. f4. A. G. Hayors aggregated 81.8 yds. 1 ft. 9 in. The best individual drivo was Cyril Telleyir of 200 yds. 10 in. which is a rosori competition. Duncan dia 270 yds. $ in and Abe Mitcholl 267 yds. No Amord- cans ocupotod.

Agham, the second international polo match botwoon the British and American Army toans resulted in a win for the Amoxicans by 6 goals to 4.

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PIRAVES ACHIVE:-- (From Our Own Corr- spondent) Paltkal, June 23 Pirates aro again active in this part of the rivor. Dio 1donch bowing the Suncheong-Kongmoon bowboat was blown up by mines' noar Sam Eong Hau at the mouth of the river, ·A11 the pascongers and crow wore takon' away for ana001. Another gang of piratos in six coats," assisted by several launchos, attacked the garrison at Ngolhol after. dark. Aftos à fight of half an hour, tho nativo watchmen drove dff, the marauders." The boom of guns was heard in the port of Pakkal. Thousands of troops under General Leung Hung-każ, on thoir way back from

Tho Canton, atayod at. Pakkai overnight. port

rt is woll guarded by Li Yat-ngok's mon.

Throb moro Chinoso wore 'dealt with at tho Kowloon Magistracy this morning for attempting to evade the Emorgoncy Regula-. tions in taking more than $5 each on to the Railway. Thoy had about $11, $13 and $15 respectivaly. Each was handed back $5 and the balanco was confiscated.

Thoro has boon an almost complète abe inco of crimo to report. Outside of Emorgency Regulations tho Police had 11ttle to do during the last 24-hours but thoi timo has boon fully occupied.

In an extra issued by some of tho local vernacular papers this morning, no roforoncs is made to the party that bogan tho firing in the Shamoon incident on Tuesday. The boom of noveral rounds from big gung is alloged to have boon hoard.

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RADIO TELEGRAMS:-- Tho transmission of Radio Telegrams, to Canton and, Swatow is subject to dola

The Radio Offico will be closed from Bp.m. to 8 c m until further notico.

Moosagos, in codo must have name of Usod inoluded in text.

SPORT CABLES

WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT,

(Reuters Service!

Lendon, Júne 23,

At Wimbledon, for the British Open

Lawn Tennis Championships, unden.gray skies

and with e ob) 1 wird, oremenats wore again

the order of the lay, The abtende neo was

smaller than yesterday.

In the second round was an ell-Indian match in which Jeget, Mohan Tel beat Jag Mohen 6-8,6-1, 6-7,

The American) Hennabrey, beat the, Englishman, Dicks, 8-0 6-3, 6-4.

In the second-rend, G. R. Grole Reca eliminated the Davin Cup player, Q 11. Kingsley, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.

A start was made with the women's matches but Mrs. Edginton scratening de- prived the crowd of a sight of Mile: Suzanne Longlen who meata Miss Pyari in he second round.

Misa Ryan, in the first round, beat

Mica Brown 6-3, 6-4.

A Frendtaronon, Madame Ballons, atspog-3 of one of the beat Englishwomen in kos Lycett by 4-6, 6-4, 11-9..

The weather the, improved, the sun neme out and the crowd impressed.

The Australian, J. Q. Anderson, in the second round, beat the Englishman, Burr, 6-0, 6-2, 6-1.

In the second round, R. Lycott beat tho Irish Davis Cup player) . Scroope, bir 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.

In the first round, Miss Ki McKane beat Mias Sterry 6-3, 6-1,

In the second round, the American, Casey, beat the Englishman, Hollins, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

In the second round, another English hope went down, the South African, J. D B. Spence, defeating J. D. I Wheatley, 6-2, 6-2, 8-6.

In the second round, Jean Borotre (hal- der) defeated the English Davis Cup player, 0. C. N: urnbull, 10-8, 5-7, 7-5, 10-8. Turnbull made a great fight along the, centro- line. His screw services puzzled the cham- Apion, while in the first set he played

excellent passing 'chote and won games alter- nately, the second set wont to 6 all, he led. 4-1 in the third wet and 4-0 in the fourth. Bch time Dorotza overcame his erratio ten- dencies and he finished brilliantly. He often foot-faulted, while he slipped and Fell full length frequently.

In the second round, the American, Gar- land beat the Britisher, Eames, 2-6, 6-3, 4-6,

6-4,

COUNTY CRICKET.

At the Oval, Surrey beat Somerset by an innings and 111, runs, Scopes:★

Somerset 206" (J. 0, white 61) Surrey 477 (Hobbs, J.B. 111, Ducat, A. 128, Shepherd, T. 133: w.T." Groswell, the old Reptonian, on leave from Ceylon, book

wickets for 163 rune)

London, June 23: Sotsu Nishimura, the Japanese champion swimmer, is training at over frutos Channel awin early in Aug-.

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Somerset 160 (Hitch, W.7 wickets for 43 rung)

(This is the ninth century by Hobbs this season. His total is now 123 and he needs 4 more to exceed the record standing to the name of Dr. W. G. Grace). At Nottingham, Middlesex beat Notts hy four wickets. Scores: Notts 167 (Payton, W. 78: Durston, T.J. 4 wickets for 46 runs). Middlesex 127 (Barratt, P. bente 5 wickets for 44 runs, and. Staples, S.J. 4 Con 85).

Myths, 461 for @wickets declared Whysall, W.W. 82: A. W. Carr 123: ayton 146 not sub).

Middlesex 500 er 6 wickets (Hon.

6. N. Dass 103. Hendren, E. 206 not nub. / 3. Mean 101 not out).

This result was the last to

be anbind "kamugh and the match must have ↑inialed very late. In his last four Raucher. Hendron has made three scores of over 200 and one of over 100.)

A HULL, Yorkshire beat leicester- phire by an inrings and 160 runs. isuren Yokahine 451 for 3 wickets declared (Sutcliffe, H. 129: Holmes, F. 3.94).

Leicester 5 (Macaulay, G.G. 6. wickeln for Be mums).

Leicester (followed on 206 (Major G... Preke 58: Waddington,

a wiekets M 67 uns: Kilner, R. 3 the $41.

A Harlent. Northamptonshire beat Glamorgan by 297 runs. Scores: Northants 185 (Mercer, J. 6 wickets for Ct runs).

Clamorgan 107 (Thomas, A.E. 6 wickets for 24 mins

Northants 457 (Wright 83: Bellamy, B, 84: Murdin, V. 90 net cut).

Glamorgan 188 (Thomas 4 wick- ota for 40 runs),

At Manchester, Lancashire beat Hampshire by nine wickets.' Scores: Lanca. 400 (Watson, F. 91: Major L. Green 61+ Cept. TO Jameson-7-wick- ete for. 92 runs).

Hents 165 (Mead, C.P. 55: Hon. L. H. Tennyson 53 not out).

Hents (followed-on) 239 (Tenny- sen (5).

Lands. 9 for 1 wicket..

At Chesterfield, Derbyshire beat Worcestershire by six wickets. Scores: Worcester 133 (Morton, A. 4 wickets For 58 runs).

Derby 264 (Hutchinson, JM. 79: Cadmen, S. 60: Root, F. 5 wickets for 92 runs).

Worcester 208 (Cadman 4 wickets for 37 runs)..

Derby 91 for 4 wickets.

At Brighten, Cambridge Univer- sity beat Sussex by nine wickets. Scones; Cambridge 543 (E.W.Dewaon 140: 0. I, Bennett 88: H.J.Enthoven 75).

Sussex 208 (Parks, J.H. 65: Enthoven 4. wickets for 65 runs: R..J. O Meyer 4 wickets for 48).

Sussex (followed-on)-558 (Col. A. C. Watson 75: Newbury 60 not out) Cambridge 24 for 1 wicket.

The match in Essex between the county and Oxford University was left drawn. Scores: Essex 399 (Free- man, J. 159: P. Ferrin 85)

oxford 344 (I.A:W.G11t 70:

E. P. Hewatson 66).

Oxford 129 For 5 wickets

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CHINA MAIL, JUNE 25,

1925.

LATEST FROM SHAMEEN: -- According to the Hengkong Naval authorities meetings have taken place between the representatives of the Concessions and the Canton Government and as a result of these, the Canton Government has given a guarantee that no further attacks will be made against Shameen ponding the outcome of negotiations that are now pro- ceeding. Canton is quiet.

SWATOW STRIKE:-- Advices from Swatow state that the strike is now. in full swing there.

Unrest is reported from Amoy and Hainan.

LOCAL DOCKS:-- Workmen employed by local docks loft today.. Some of them stated. that they would be away for the Dragon Fest- ival only and would be back tomorrow.

MONEY CHANGERS SQUEEZE :-- The Govern- mont should note that money changers in Hong- kong are taking advantage of the situation to exact exorbitant rates, some demanding, instead o the usual two cents, as much as 16 or even 25 cents for $5 in small change.

FOOD PRICES:- Rice retailers are also exploiting the public necessity. They advance their prices whilst their customer is in the shop, as much as they think he will stand.

CHINESE TRADE: - It has been stated that some of the Chinese wholesale traders are interviewing the exchange banks with regard to the question of taking up drafts during the crisis as they are unable to withdraw 'cash deposited with native bankers.

AMBULANCE BRIGADE (MEN).

All Members and former Members of the Ambulance Brigade, and all who are willing to join as temporary Members of the Brigade for Ambulance Service, are requested to communicate as early as possible with Mr. E. Ralphs, at the Education offices (P. & 0. Building) or to meet him there at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, the 26th inst. Mombers * should attend in uniform or with badges,

if possible.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY

LIMITED

OF DENMARK HONGKONG STATION. The public is hereby notified that our messongors having refused work, delay can be expected in the delivery of telegrams.

To accelerate delivery the public are kindly requested to apply at our office for any tolograms they may be expecting.

E. V. Jossen, Superintendent,

Hongkong, 25th June, 1925.

LAND, CRAWFORD, LTD. regret that owing to CAFE" WISEMAN'S office staff having gone out on strike, they are obliged to ask for cash in this department. All other departments as usual. Prices as usual.

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

Notice is given that the Hongkong Stock Exchango is closed until further noticd and that the June Settlement is postponed till Tuesday, July 7th, 1925,

A. Nissim, Secretary

HONGKONG SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION.

Notice is given that the Hongkong. Sharebrokers! Association is closed until further notice and that the June Settle- ment is postponed till Tuesday, July 7th, 1925.

J. W. Kow, Secretary.

NOTICE FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE PUBLIC.

An Emergency having been declared tor day by His Excellency the Governor, all persons wishing to offer their services in the public interest are requested to report themselves to the office of the Labour Con- troller, City Hall.

Persons who have already registered at Police Hondquarters for essential services need not so report: their names are already on record.

Companies or persons requring essential labour should make written apllication to the Controller of Labour.

(Sgd.) G. M. Young,

Controller of Labour.

City Hall, June 22, 1925.

NOTICE.

All Chinese British subjects are requested to report themselves at the City Hall, between the hours of 10a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day before Saturday, the 27th instant.

S. W. T'so,

Assistant Controller of Labour. Hongkong, 25th June 1925.

P. & O. S. N. CO.

The .s. Mirzapore sails for Singa- poro and usual India ports at noon on Thursday, July 2, 1925. Through bills of lading to usual Continental ports and London will be issued.

Mackinnon, Mackonzio & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 25th June, 1925.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The wocthor forecast for tomorrow is as follows:- Easterly winds, moderate, fair to showery.

London, June 24:-- Suzanne Longlen, woaring an orange bandeau, played brilliant tonnis at Wimbledon. Partnered by Miss Ryan, she outclassed Mrs. Lycott and Misa Colyer. Reuter.

Thero was a cloan bill of health for Hongkong yosterday.

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According to a Router cable the United Statos Treasury is planning taxation reliof to the extent of $300,000,000.

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