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TUESDAY

MOROCCO'S RULER.

MARSHAL LYAUTEY TO RESIGN.

REASONS NOT STATED.

(Reuter's Service.)

Fez, Sept. 28. At a meeting of the Administra- tive Council of French Morocco, Marshal Lyautey, the Resident General, announced that he had asked the French Government to replace him.

Marshal Lyautey.

[Marshal Louis Lyautey, soldier and ådministrator, was born at |

PERIL OF THE SEA. SOVIETS WATCHING.

AMERICAN SUBMARINE

DISASTER.

RESCUE WORK FAILS.

(Router's American Service.)

Now London, Sept. 28.

submarine, the vessel carrying the Owing to the great weight of the derrick was herself nearly sub- merged in the attempt to raise the 5817

GERMANY AND LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP,

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES."

(Reuter's Serviss.)

Warsaw, Sept. 28. That the Soviete will revise their event of the latter acceding to the attitude towards Germany in the Allied request to join the League of Nations without reservation was stated by Mr. Chicherin, inter Another giant derrick with a viewed by Reuter on his way to lifting power of 200 tons was rush-Germany to take a two months' ed to the scene of the disaster.

The two derricks will operate simultaneously and failing their success & volunteer diver will de scend hazardously and enter the submarine through a torpedo tube.

The Sea's Anger.

New London, Sept. 28. The two derricks had scarcely been get into position than the sea became rougher and the derricks were ordered back to port,

Search for Bodies.

Washington, Sept. 28. The Navy Department has ordered all the available aircraft at Newport to search the sea for the bodies of victims of the S51.

Earlier Cables.

Boston, Sept. 28. Hopes of finding the occupants of the sunken submarine alive lave been practically abandoned.

Divers have succeeded in placing sling beneath the 851. It is hoped that the vessel will be raised to-morrow by means of a big dewick. A diver walked over the deck of the submarine knocking with a hammer but there was no response.

MAKING HISTORY.

Nancy. He entered the cavalry EMPIRE PRESS DELEGATES'

and had a brilliant career in Indo- China, Madagascar, and Africa. In 1912 he was appointed Resident-General in Morocco, and also Minister for Foreign Affairs. A gifted administrator, he succeeded in pacifying MorocEO, and in promoting its agriculture and trude. During the war he was for a short time War linister in M, Briand's Cabinet (1916-17), but was re-appointed to Morocco in 1917) made a Marshal of France

in "1920), he is well known as a writer, and is member of the French Academy.]

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Ominous Rainstorms,

Paris, Sept. 28.

A message from Fez states that orninous rainstorms are falling in the Taza region which, if pre- suging the beginning of the rainy season, are likely to delay the maturity of the French plans for a considerable time.

The Maoun river overflowed temporarily dislocating tele- graphic communication between Fez and Tuza.

At present the Riffis are trying to occupy the centre of the stage and are counter attacking at several points. Sharpshooters are harrassing the French garrison at Bibane.

The French claim that they have not only repulsed the attacks but have succeeded in advancing alightly at a point in the eastern sector.

Petain Takes Charge,

Paris, Sept. 28. Marshal Petain is likely tem- porarily to assume the administra-

TOUR.

(Reuter's Service.)

Melbourne, Sept. 28. The delegates who arrived to attend the Empire Press Confer- ence were given a banquet by the Parliament House to-night. Commonwealth Government at

The Prime Ministers, Mr. Bruce, in a speech, declared that the gathering was the most significant ever held in that hall.

The results of the visit would be of the greatest value to the Empire, particularly Australia.

tralia was indissolubly wedded to Mr. Bruce emphasised that Aus- the White Australia policy.

TOUR OF RUSSIA.

CHINESE DELEGATION

ARRIVES.

(Reuter's Service.)

Moscow, Sept. 28. The Chinese delegation sent by rived here to study politica: and Marshal Feng Yahsiang has ar conomic conditions in the Soviet Republic.

The delegation, which is headed by General Sung Ping, Chief of the General Staff of Feng's army, in- cludes also the Marshal's secre taries.

The delegation will probably re- tive in addition to the military main a month and will direction of Morocco in succession possibly visit Western Europe.

to Marshal Lyautey whose re-

signation will be accepted by the Cabinet,

A

Abdel Krim's Threat.

Paris, Sept. 28.

A message from Fez states that rain stopped military movements being resumed by Abdel Krim. Reinforcing troops unsuccessfully attempted to occupy several posts.

Abdel Krim threatens dire ven- geance to the tribes which have submitted to the French after having anticipatedly beaten the Spaniards,"

CORRESPONDENCE.

STREET TRAM NOISES.

(To the Editor of the China Mail.)

--that's the

Bir,Excruciating word describing the noise, the street cara make when turning the corner, out of Russel Street inté Perscival Street. I said 'What for to a car conductor one morn ing. His reply was "I think so, ho no wanchee go out this morn». ing. "I don't think the cars them selves have the will to strike," and feel sure that greasing the rails would remedy the noise,

I "Soporific lived anywhere near that district, he would have wunothing to really keep binraw! at 8 am So how about trot around to the manager. Tramways Company and ing him to have the rails, Lubricated?

Your

Hongkong, Septe

REDS AT PIER.

then

A DEMONSTRATION THAT

FAILED.

(Reuter's Serviss.)

New York, Sept. 28. Two hundred Communists tried to demonstrate at the pier but they were dispersed by police on the occasion of the arrival of the forty British delegates of the inter-Parliamentary conference headed by Sir Robert Horne,

DATE FIXED,

THE SECURITY, PACT CONFERENCE.

(Reuter's Service.)

Berne, Sept 28.

cure..

It has been definitely decided that the Security Pact Conference will meet at Locarno on October B.

STRIKE DE

CANTON S. FANTASTIO IDEAS

HONGKONG AND SHAMEEN.

the

KNOCKED DOWN.

CHINESE GIRL INJURED.

KOWLOON ACCIDENT

detained.

He

The injured girl was the daugh ier of a boatman whose vessel was under repair at the shipyard.

HARBOUR DEATH.

SHIP'S OFFICER'S BODY

FOUND.

fell overboard from a motor boat The identity of the European who

On

off

From the "Kuo Min Jih Pao

A Chinese girl was knocked (Kwok Man Yat Po) of last down and injured at Cheung, Sha Saturday are learned the de- Wan as a motor car belonging to Executive at its meeting, loeting the Chiu Kl shipyard. *mundo" put forward by the Strike the Chung Mel Garage was pass-

Commission of Government. Thursday, with the Kuomintang The driver of the car in hla statement to the Police said that nese living in Hongkong to have of his car, and before he could For Hongkong, they are (1) Chi-two girls suddenly darted in front freedom regarding the formation of pull up one of them was struck on societies, associations, free speech, the face by the mudguard. liberty in publication and in calling picked up the injured girl and strikes, education, domicile; labour took her in his car to the Kwong unions declared illegal to be re- Wah Hospital, where she was established. (2) Hongkong re- sidents, whether Chinese or for. eign subjects, to be under one code of law: the law by which Chinese can be deported at any time, to be repealed: "forceful" or private tribunals to be abolish- ed. (3) Representation on Legislative Council to be changed: Chinese labourers, to have right of vating and right of being elected. (4) The Hongkong Government to make provision for an eight-hour day, to do away with employment.

Saturday night while through contractors, forbid female Youmati has now been established, and child labour; improve living the dead body of Mr. Henning, -conditions: provide insurance (em

second officer .of the B.S. ployers' liability) for workers: andTangistan," having been recover- Inhoud delegates to collaborate in the forming of regulations govern on the Hongkong side.

ed near the Yaumati ferry pier, ing terms of employment. (B) whe ther employed by public or private institutions, all Atrikers to be reinstated in old positions and not to be dismissed "without cause. (6) payment in full of all wages for the strike perical. (7) all persons arrested in con- nection with the strike to be released and not to be de- ported; all deported in connec lion with the strike to be given! liberty of returning (8) compen sation to be given all those whose property has been sold under dis tress (rent) warrants whether issued by the Government or land- lords, and tenants to be restored to former dwellings; no rent to be collectable for the strike period.

The Match was fairly well con- (9) The Government to rescind the tested, although "Whites" cap- new rents law whereby an in- tained by J. Lammert had the crease of 15 per cent. is permissible lead throughout the whole game, from July 1: a reduction of 25 per and eventually won by three cent. (on the standard rent) to goals to one.. The late start made come into force from the date of play towards the end very dif- the Government announcement (officult owing to approaching dark- the repent of the 15 per cent, in-ness. erense). (10) All foreign (diploma- The match started with Whites bic) representatives in Hongkong pressing and after ten minutes' to form, with China's labour play, from a good forward move Capetown, Sept. 28. delegates bourd of compensa- ment Faers opened the score. The "Kenilworth Castle" is sail-tion; the Hongkong Government to The game then settled down to & ing this afternoon. The docks are be responsible for compensation to

very evenly assuming their normal aspect.

all Hongkong Chinese workers for The passengers and cargo of the loss during the period of the "Walmer Castle," which is arriv. strike. (11) All licences and cer ing this afternoon will be landed tificates issued by the Hongkong

·Mr. Chicherin.

Mr. Chicherin pointed out that acceptance of articles aixteen and seventeen of the Covenant might eventually compel Germany to act against the Soviete.

Mr. Chicherin is at present, en- deavouring to persuade Poland to arble a few of the outstanding Polish and Soviet differences.

SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

BACK TO NORMAL AT CAPETOWN.

27

(Reuter's Service.)

The body was taken from the, water by a Water Police launch The funeral is to be held to day, and taken to Victoria mortuary. the cortege presing the monument at 5 p.m.

HOCKEY.

CLUB'S TRIAL MATCH.

Yesterday afternoon at the Marina Ground, Kowloon, a trial Hockey match was played be- tween two teams of the Hongkong Hockey Club.

contested match, neither side adding any further acore before halftime. The second half opened with a bril- Hant rush by Vallack and Lam-

at the jetty instead of in lighters, Government before the strike mert, the latter netting, giving

Earlier Cables,

Capetown, Sept. 28. The "Windsor Castle" and

"Kildonan Castle" have both sail- ed with their original crews. The "Kenilworth Castle" is now the only mail boat remaining..

Melbourne, Sept. 28. Hitherto 382 seamen have been charged in connection with the shipping strike and sentenced. The "Orvieto," which is regarded five of her crew went ashore and as a test ship, has arrived. Only conferred with the strike leaders.

HEAT STROKE,

CHINESE FAINTS IN THE STREET.

A Chinese clerk who was walking in Queen's Road Central with two others, suddenly dropped in a faint near the China Dispensary at 1.30 this afternoon.

The Dispensary doctor was quick ly summoned and brought the young man to consciousness Fie was taken to the Dispensary and was later able to walk into a taxicab which conveyed him home.

CONGRESS VISITOR.

MR. R. BACON FASSING THROUGH.

Colony by

An interesting visitor to the Madison" this morning is the the 8.8 President

American congressman," "Mr. Robert Bacon who is returning from a visit to the Philippines,

to

remain in effect.

(12)

Chinese to have same employ ment rights as foreigners, for example, Chinese to be allowed to act as captain or engineers of passenger vessels.

woke Colours up and they pressed Whites an additional lead This

hard with the result that they

scored. Lammert, however, once more got going and put through another goal five minutes later. Lammert had the misfortune to lose a fine opportunity just before the end when after a fine run down, owing to the failing light, he just missed an open goal. The whistle blew shortly after,

The

For Shameen, they are (1) Chi- nese living in Shameen to have freedom regarding the formation of societies, associations, free speech, liberty in publication and in calling strikes, domicile, (2) Whether em- ployed by public or private institu- in old positions and not to be dis tions, all strikers to be reinstated missed without cause. (3) A maxiJiji reports that the police have

Tokyo, September 28: mum of eight hours per working day: reforms as regard female, and child labour. (4) The Shameen police force to comprise entirely Chinese (5) the east and west bridges to remain open each night till 12 midnight (excepting special occasions). (6) Chinese to sit or walk at will on the Shameen bund. (7) All foreign (diplomatic) repre Antatives in Shameen to form. 'with China's labour delegatee, a board of compensation: the British Consil to be responsible for.com- pensation to all employees of for eigners for loss during the period of the strike. (8) The British and French Municipal Councils of Shameen to repeal all laws of distinction against Chinese.

The same paper also says that the students of Hongkong have drawn up demands to be presented to the Hongkong Government. The list is, however, undergoing alteration, and will be presented with the others in due course.

FERRY INCIDENT.

TRIPLE TRAGEDY JUST AVERTED.

discovered that the Soviet Labour Delegates handed Japanese Social- into X1,000,000 before coming to Japan but the police will neither confirm nor deny this statement. Most of those arrested during the visit of the delegation have been released but a few of the leaders are still being held pending further investigation.--Reuter.

EXCHANGE.

Hongkong, 9th September, 1915. London Bank, Wirema

On demand/51/15 30 day′s right..

4 montar" right, wide} Chadita, & months. Right Dogumentary, 4 mon %30 might 1,8 On Pariama

On demand.... Credits, & manibr Or Berlin *On demased

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