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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1926.

CARTEL SPLIT.

(Reuter's Service,)

WIRELESS TRIUMPH. LEAGUE COUNCIL

(Reuter's Service,):

London, Feb. 13.

Paris Fab. 12 In the Chamber, M. Cazals, n A further wireless triumph In behalf of the Radical Socialista, the form of trans-Atlantic wire stated that the party had decided to soparate from the Socialists with a view to arriving at practical financial results in the Interests of the country:

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THE CHINA MAIL-

PROMOTED MEMBERS BOXER INDEMNITY.

(British Wireless Service.)

"Rugby, Feb. 18%

British Wireless Service.) Rugby Fob 12 The Foreign Office announces that Dr, Hu-shih, Dr. King and Dra CC. Wang have accepted. Sir Austan Chamberlain's invitation to

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Rugby, Feb. 18:

The House of Commons, to-day Yesterday's special meeting off the Council of the League of by 148 votes to 74 passed the second less telephony, lasting for 16 Nations at Geneva was brief and reading of a private bill for re hours, is officially announced by businesslike. Nearly all the Staten moving the necessity of re-election of members of Parliament on their

servo na Chinese members: the Post Office which states that members of the Council woro, 've-

committee which is to advise the Rugby talked to New York from presented by their ministers in assuming office. four in the morning thi 7.30 in the Switzerland, and after sitting in it was in the reign of Queen Foreign Secretary as to the utilise For the first time since the opon- evening on February 7 under private for thirty-five minutes it Anne that the act was passed retion of the funds of the China In ing of the financial dabath. In the abnormally favourable conditions was announced that a decision had quiring such re-election of new domaity. It will be recalled that Chamber, M., Briand made a motion of the other Although results been taken to convene an extra. Ministers. In 1919, this statute the China Indemnity Application to shelve the Sceiallet proposal in were very promising, it must be ordinary meeting of the Assembly was modified to a certain extent. Act provides that there should be for March 8, when the application The late Mr. Bonar Law brought at least two Chinese members on the Finance Committee's bill on some considerable time before

in a bill which removed entirely this committee and that on question of confidence, ne obletn-commercial radio telograph service of Germany to be admitted as a

across the Atlantic can be estab-member of the Longue will be con- the necessity of re-election but the regretted death of Sir John Jordan cd n yote of 326 to 18 The re-

technical sidered.

bill was only passed in an amended it was decided further to strengthen numerous BA Ault of the vote shows a split inished the Cartel,

In accordance with precedent, form, freedom from re-election the Chinese membership by the ap- some Radicale obstacles must first be surmounted."

Ministers ointment of a third Chinese. voting against

Govern- the

both Council and Assembly will being confined to new Promising Results

1 is considered in official circles. und others with mont

meet on that date, the formar in Appointed within the first nine the forenoon and the latter in the months of a new parliament. The as a matter of congratulation that The Socialist proposal was that

(British Wireless Service.)

afternoon The agenda for the before the House to-day com- the three very ominent mon men- the Stato be made co-hole with

assembly meeting was approved, pletely abolishes the need for retioned above have accepted the in other legates. 10 states that the

Jolestion. Rugby, Feb. 12

vitation. Apart from the admission of Ger- share way to vary according to tho

They will join Lord The Post Master General points many to the League it includes the

Mr. Baldwin, the Premier, strong Willingdon's delegation In China degrow of relationship of helra to

out that the atatements recently consideration by the Assembly of supported the measure. He de- and it is hoped will come to this the deceased

M. Briand

in supporting published which forecast an early proposals made by council concernclared that at a time like this country to attend meetings of the when we were trying more and full committee. Dr. Hu Shih is of trans-Atlantic ing the application of article four the shelving. of the motion, Inauguration

more to draw our members: of Professor of Philosophy and said that they had reached the ex. Radio Tolophony of commercial of the convenant.

While

Parliament from men of every de- English at Feking University. He This item of agenda. contem- treme limit of the discussion and standard are premature.

gree of wealth and poverty in is Jeader of a movement for sim- the Council at ta that the necessary funds to balance experimental results are promising, plates that

Chinese literature. a the budget must be voted without must be a considerable time be outlier meeting wil make proposal order to help the country it was pillying delay in order that both Chambers fore a commercial radio telephone for the addition of Germany to the peculiarly hard that when a mam brilliant philosopher and an out- was chosen for a vacant office the standing figure in educational cir- Article four provides a result of his being chosen cles. Dr. King is general manager might pass them by February 28. service across the Atlantic can be Council.

Festablished:

that with approval of the majority was that he should spend probably of Pell Piao Coal Mining Company It is however. pointed out that of the Assembly, the Council may the amount of his the completion of the Rugby Wire- name adultional members of the

Aret year's and Honorary Director of the less Telegraph Station has enabled Bengue whose representatives shall salary in fighting again for his Geological Survey of China He seat. There was also no doubt has studied at Cambridge and Glas tests in two way transmission to always be members of Council, that that there had been times in the row and lat a leidducationalist be conducted In the course, of is permanent members. Counci ordinary roatine work last Sunday with like approval may increase the past when men admirably qualified as well as, mining expert. Dr. the situation and opensć the way when two-way conversation tests number of members of the Leggua for office and who might have ang has been closely connected were carried out with very promis to be re-elected by Assembly for reutered srest service to the State with Chinese railway development ing results, conditions of the other representation on the Council

had boon passed over because of and administration. He a in- the Government's fear of losing terested in the Young Men's Chris- time at the

them by election. He thought that tian Association, plague preven- that was a very real blot. on the tion, work and various philanthropie: present practice. Mr. Baldwin movements. aded at the Government would

A Now Majority.

Paris, Fabt 13.

The newspapers congratulate M.

Briand who they say has cleared

to the necessary urgent solutiona

by calling yesterday's Chamber

vote.

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Thay underline the importance of the fact that a new majority has appeared from which the Socialista atbod themselves out.

The newspapers are BUTE M Erfund will countoract plots and master his dificulties.

abnormally non-permanent members. were favourable for wireless transmis-, slona There

was. little atmos- pheric diatyrbuneca or noises, the

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quality of speech in both directions LABOUR COLLEGE allow a free vote on the bill.

was clear and free from distortion

or fading. and the voices of in- dividual speakers: were easily recognisable.

(British. Wireless: Service.)

Rugby, Feb. 12.

All Labour members taking part

the debate opposed the bill, BRITAIN'S HOUSES. largely on the assumption that it It is expected, however, that

would mit the opportunities of (British Wireless Service.)" The General Council of the the electorate numerous technical obstacles, in-

to pronounce Its cluding difficulties arising from in-Trades Union Congress has accept views on the policy of a govern

Rugby, Feb. 12. terference, will be oncountered arded from Lady Warwick who stood ment which might remain in omce

Although in England and Wales have to be surmounted before as Labour candidate at the 1923 for Ave years. Mr. Arthur Hender housing arrears are being steadily a commercial servies is practicable election, an unconditional gift of son asked the Premier if he would overtaken, progress is not great in Full co-operation of several her manaich: "Eastern Lodge." It give an undertaking that. if the Scotland. During his recent visit technical staffs of the British Post has been decided to make it a re- bill were passed it should not to Scotland; the Prime Minister an- The Birmingham section of, the Office and American Telephone and Aldential trade union college and take effect until the end of the pre-nounced that. the Government had

INDUSTRIES FAIR.

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(British Wireless: Servico-) Rugby, Feb. 12

British Industries Fair was opened for a preliminary press view to-day and it will be open to the publie for the next fortnight.. Viafiora from abroad are already arriving, Into the exhibition buildings have born crowded a larger variety of exhibits than ever before. Exten- sive additions have had to be made to accommodate hardware.. en- gieenio. ironmongery and alee- trieul exhibits, the number, of which exceeded all expectations. Before these alterations were made, the exhibition hall was the largest in the country. It is now far and away, bigger than any other, having a floor area of over two hundred thousand square feet.

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Telegraph Company has been established and work will progress as rapidly as possible.

MACAO RADIO.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Macae, Feb. 18. The news regarding the ante of the radic communication station is incorrect.

According to the report which ia now stated to be incorrect, the Government of Macao were stated to have acquired from the Radio Communication Co., for $17,000 the

the general council has issued an appeal for: 460,000 to equip it."

sent parliament. Mr. Baldwin said decided to invite the Scottish The would consider the matter. It National Housing Company to co- appears probable that having pass operate with them in the building. ed its second reading, the bill will of steel frame houses. There new be helped through its remaining houses can be constructed much GIANT MOTOR LINER.atges by the Government.

more rapidly than those of brick,. and towns in which the Govern ment scheme will be undertaken were debated in the House of STEAMER STRANDED, Commons last night..

(British Wireless Service.)"

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Rugby, Feb. 18 The new motor Bner "Asturias?"

It was stated that not only in large Scottish cities but in agricul which is the greatest afloat, WAS

(British Wireless Service.) tural districts there was shortage open for inspection yesterday at

of houses of about 100,000 to 150;-. Southamption, preparatory to aall- ..

Rugby, Feb. 12. 1000. The Government scheme pro- big on her maiden voyage to South America on February 26. The The cross channel passenger vided for advances of $200,000 "Asturias" was built by Hardlandeteamer "Brighton," on the night towards the erection of two theu- and Wolff of Belfast for the Royal Service from Dieppe to Newhaven, sand houses of approved design. near Although the Labour Party did not Mail Steam Packet, Company which stranded at Seaford Head

Newhaven shortly before four vote against the scheme, which was

A notable feature,, in the Birming-wireless installation set up by that now has aßoat or building 45 motor o'clock this morning in a thick warmly supported by some of its

ham section this year which is Company at Macao, a year ago.]:

quite new to industrial exhibitions

is the provision by several hundred

firm in the Midlands of arrange-

ments for visitors to make a tour of their factories where they may aee products shown actually in the making. These firma have pro- vided huge fleets of private care to convey visitors from the exhibition to factories and where necessary special trams will be, chartered..

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BRITISH ART.

(Reuter's Servics.),

of

COACH AFIRE

(British Wireless Service,)

Rugby, Feb. 12.

vesels of nearly 300,000 tons. The "Asturias" has a gross register

2.500 tons.

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DISARMAMENT.

(Reuter's American Service,)

Washington Feb. 12.

of haze. The sen, was smooth and the members as offering relief to the necessity for assistance did not housing problem, there was much Arise. After being aground nearly criticism by other members of the three hours the vessel was got off party on the ground that building at dawn and arrived at, Newhaven, wages and conditions were not

As the mail train from London to Manchester was rushing through Rugby station at. midnight, one of the coaches was observed to be

Mr. H. G. Gibson, United States afire. The train was stopped and there followed a fight with the Minister at Switzerland; has been Rames at the wayside station of recalled hither to discuss certain Brinklew. The coach, however, questione pertaining to the pre- was almost destroyed before the liminary disarmament conference. fire was extinguished and a.num. ber of mall bags and a quantity of

newapapers were lost..

He will give the Government frat

hand information on the disarma ment policies of the various other countries concerned.

The official statement says that so considered in constructing new far n.s can be ascertained the types of houses. steamer sustained no damage.

TO DISSOLVE?

(Reuters American Service,)

New York, Feb. 12. The Board of Governors of the Consolidation Stock Exchange have passed a resolution to confer with members for the purpose of dis-. solving the Exchange and ligulda

its assets.

TURKEY AND RUSSIA.ting

(Reuter's Service.)

CUSTOMS DUTIES.

(Reuter's Service,)

Paris, Feb. 13... The Franco-German plenipoten- taries. signed a provisional com. mercial agreement according the Customs facilities for certain pro- ducts of the respective countries.

Seasonal products of French ngrleulture imported into Germany will enjoy most favoured nation" treatment and a stipulated reduc tion of tariff..

London, Feb. 137- In a letter to Sir: Martin Conway from New York, Sir Joseph Duyeen

RECORD PRICES. announces that in order to en- courage British art he is forming, small committee of men

(Router's American Service.)

Germany will secure a minimum acknowledged position and author-

EINSTEIN'S THEORY. tariff or percentagea reduction be- ity and is placfrig at its disposal

New York, Feb. 13.

Constantinople, Feb. 12. Lord Loverhulme's aale up to

The National Assembly has £1,000 annually for the purchase of

(British Wireless Service.) paintings by contemporary British the present has realised nearly ratified the Turco-Russian conven- artists, preferably promising young $500,000. The continued bidding tion signed at Paris on December

Rugby, Feb. 12. artlats. The Committee will hold up to high prices surprised every-12. Tewak Rushdi Bay, Foreign

"The Royal Astronomical Society pictures acquired with power to body. It is believed that if buying Commissar, in a speech, decíared lend or present them to any public continues at the present scale of that the agreement, was the nat this afternoon presented its gold gallery, In the British Jales, the prices the. collection may realise ural outcome of Turkey's friendly medal to Professor Albert Einstein, British Empire or

the United twice the originally estimated relations with Russia, and almed this marking its acceptance of the

solely at the maintenance of peace. "truth of his theory of relativity. value of $2,000,000,

States.

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tween two categories of French tariffs on timber, certain agricul tural products, certain chemical products and domestic articles other than those of, worked wood.. The agreement is concluded for three months when It is hoped that agreement will be a definite reached...

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