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MONDAY, "MAY 17, 1926.

POLAR FLIGHT.

MONSTER DEMONSTRATION

AT NOME.

POLISH REVOLT.

SEQUEL TO PIŁSUDSKI'S. SUCCESS;

CREW OF "NORGE" SAFE

(Routers Service;):

Nome, May 18 The population,, who donned gain dresses, prepared a monster de

A NEW PRESIDENT.

(Reuter's Service.)

THE CHINA MAIL.

GERMAN POLITICS.

HERR MARK FORMING NEW CABINET.

PRACTICALLY NO CHANGE.

“7 STAR” CAVE.

MERCILESS CANTONESE,

BANDITS

10: FORTS DESTROYED.

Systematic lawlessness by some. Cantonese bandits is described in a report; from Canton.

(Reuter's Serviss.)

Warsaw, May 16.

Berlin. May 16.

Of the Foong Chuen district, Following an interview with The ex-Chancellor. Dr. Marx, the report says For years, the Marshal Pilsudski, M. Ratay, Mar forming a Cabinet, the policy and neighbouring villages have bean monstrablon to welcome the shot in the Diet, who will con- personnel of which will be identi-pillaged and burnt. Several hun- "Norge." They were disappointed stitutionally, temporarily assumed with the Luther Cabinet except dred bandits occupied the Brd to hear that Amundsen had ter-the Presidency of the Republic, that the Contrafat, Dr. Bail, becomes section, Sheung LI Over 1,000 minated, his trans-Polar flight, at a Government of experts, mostly Minister of Justice.,

villagers were kidnapped and mur- Feller.

officials, has been formed until A-

dered and several hundred cct- {National Assembly, composed of the

Detages were refed to the ground. Diet and Senate. elects new President.

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Alrship Deflated:

New York, May 10. The crew of the "Norge" are Bufe. The airship is deflated and will be shipped to the United States from Teller immediately.

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RAQLD AMUNDSEN

Amundsen. Ellsworth, and two others are proceeding to.. Nome by Jading he

Arrival at Nome.

Nome, May 16. Amundsen and Ellsworth have arrived at Omdah on board a laurch,

EARLIER NEWS. ..་

Vancouver, May 15.

The Norge haa.arrived at Teller

Alaska..

Washington, May 16. The Nome Army Radio, Station was heard communicating with the Norge this morning.

New York, May 15. The Norge linde at Teller. which is a small "truding post fri the reindeer centre, amid the silent anows.. The population of the place is 200, mainly Esquimaux... Telfer possesses a deep inlet and one of the calment harbours in that region.

Williamburg (Virginia), May 13.

"Trans-Pour flight successful Respectful greetings,” This was

the text of a wireless message from Ellsworth, second in command of the Norge, to President Coolidge. The President wirelessed back "Mesange received. Hearty con- vratulations." -

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Marshal Pilsudsk goes to

Professor Bartel is Premier; War Office, and M. Tialeski, ex-Am- the

bassador at Rome, becomes Foreign Minister..

The naw Premier Professor Casimir. Bartel, is alsu Minister of Railways. He obtained his ели gineering degree at Munich.

Professor Bartel and M. Ratav have both issued statements urging the necessity of a return to the constitutional position a scon as possible.

1t is reported that. Generall Sikorski Cpmmanding the Army Corps at Lwow, has placed himself under the command of Marshali Pilsudski

Co-opemts With Socialists. After prolonged negotiations Marx has reached op understanding

Socialists.

Dr. Marx..

the

new

An the result of an appeal by Pro- with the German People's Party fessor Bartel to the railwaymen in fand his Cabinet will aim at con the evening terminated the strike operating to the utmost with declared on Wednesday as a pro- test against M. Witon's Government. Old Regime Resigns.

Berlin, May 15. It is reported from Warsaw. that the President, M. Wojcie-tre chowski, and the Prime Minister,. M. Witos, resigned after an all- night conference.

Garrisons: Returning.

London, May 15.

A message from Warsaw confirms that the rising has ended in triumph for General Pilsudski, who has taken over the Presidency, and is arranging a new Cabinet.

Garrisons concentrated at War-

w have been instructed to return. to their districts...

AT PAR

(Router's Service.)

London, May 15.

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The New Cabinet. The composition of the Cabinet will be as follows:

Chancellor:-Dr. Marx (Cen

Dr. Strese- Herr Kulz

Finance-Here

madine

Foreign Affairs Minister of interion Democrat).

Minister of Reinhold (Democrat).

Minister of Public Economy -- Herr Curtius (Peoples).

Minister of Labour-Dr: Brau (Centre).

Minister of Justice:-Dr. Bell (Centre)

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$200,000 Losses,

In the middle of last year the bandit chiefs of the Tsat Sing Ngaam (Seven Star Cave) united with others numbering over 3,000 strong, fully equipped with arma, suddenly attacked the 5th section. The Militia Corps were unable to resist them: Over 9,000 houses and over 10 forts were est on fire, several hundred villagers were killed or kidnapped, and 2,000 cows and other property were taken The total loss was over | $200,000

On May 7 the outlaws captured the busiest market centre of the] district. All the merchants suf fered heavily Villagers who escaped with their lives became homeless or were compelled to starve.

Miriam

and the Golden Calf-

Shadows Before.

cÔMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."

Entertainments.

Міну 17-Queen's Theatre: May 17-Star Theatres "Chip of the Flying U

district is in the hands of the Nearly half of the Foong Chuen

bandits. Communications have been suspended. The bandits call themselves soldiers of a certain Independent Regiment (says the report) and publicly announced

May 17-World Theatre "Sin- that they would capture the 4thners in Silk:"" section and attack the city. If May 17-Plano recital by the they succeed it will mean they will pupils of Mr. Harry Ore in the two Kwang provinces. control the strategic point of the City Hall, 5.30 pm

May 17-Concert in the New St. At the same time the Sheung Li bandits Joseph's College Hall,, 6. p.m. are also active. The 4th section! May 18 Queen's Theatre "The is now surrounded on four sides Ten Commandments."

Sports.

by bandits. The people of various May 22 Whitsuntide Eve, Em places have stopped business. It pire Celebration at. Repulse Bay is reported that the magistrate, Hotel who is on the point of going away; telegraphed for help, but up till May 17-Gymnastic Display and now no troops have arrived.

distribution of prizes An appeal has been sent to the Joseph's College, 6.30 p.m.. Canton Government by the Pro May 19 Charity Soccer: United Minister of Posts:-Herr Sting tection Corps, asking for imme-Services v. South China. A‚ ̈ñ] Peoples),

diate help.

Sockumpoo "A" ground in aid of M.C.L, 5,15 p.

Minister of the Reichswehr: Herr Gessler.

WAR DEBTS.

FRENCH DELEGATION IN

· LONDON..

The sterling exchange on New York has reached par for the first time since the early days of the TO FINALISE NEGOTIATIONS.

war.

A Contrast.

In contrast to the strength of the sterling rate on New York at 4.865%, Continental exchanges are very weak, French and Bel- gian franes being 161 to the pound and 1434 lira...

Oslo. May 16. The news of the Norge's safe arrival spread like wildfire through-

New York Surprised. out the country. Newspapers im- mediately published special edi

New York, May 16. tions, and the streets were decked

Dealers were taken by surprise. with flags

and thronged with ut sterling reaching par. and have enthusiastic crowds.

attributed it to the transfer of There was great excitement in funds from Italy, France, Belgium Parliament when the news

and other countries having depre- announced. The Norwegian Lega- elated currencies. to. Britain and Bons at Washingtonu ad Roma were | America where she gold standard is instructed to rongratulate the effective. American and Hallan Govern Tent

Was

Rome, May 16,

Delirious demonstrations of joy took place when it was learned the Norge had safely landed in Alaska. The streets and public bulldings were beingred and bells were peal- ed in the capitol.

Signora Nobile, weeping with joy. appeared un the balcony. and thanket the enthusiastic crowd

EX-SULTAN'S END.

HIS DEATH REPORTED FROM APOPLEXY.

(Reuter's Service.j

San Remo, May 16: " ...The ex-Sultan of Turkey, Mehmed

The annauncement in the Chamber VI, died last night of apoplexy..

of the Norge's arrival was received

with prolonged cheering, the Depu-

ties standing,

Late Saturday Cables

Winnipeg, May 15.

The Government radio station here is in touch with wireless stations in the Fur North, includ ing stations at the mouth of the' Mackensie river and Herschell island but all report that they have searched the air fruitlessly- for any report from the airship,. "Norge."

New York, May 15. One of the mont plausible theories to explain the continued absence of news of the "Norge" fr advanced by Mr. Hankon Hammer. who was associated

with Amundsen's Polar expedition plans "In 1924. He suggests that the air- ship is resting at Wainwright in- let, 70.40 north and 160 degrees west of Northern Alaska, the old Amundsen busé, where there is a cache, gasolete, and other supplies..

Mr, Hammer adds that the high | mountain ranges in the neighbour- hood would afford a good shelter from an impending storm; whilst plenty of, Eskimos are available to assist the "Norge" to land,

AMERICAN LOAN.

(Reuter's American. Service.) [The alrabip "Norge," containing Amundsen and his party of ex-

New York, May 15 New York bankers are negotiat plorers, was reported missing on ing with the City of Lisbon with May 14, a message from Osla etata view to ranting a loan of two ing that huge crowds watched the and hair to three million dollara progress of the alrahip on May 181 for construction purposes

(Reuter's Service,)

London, May 16.. The French Finance Minister, M. Peret, accompanied by experts, has arrived in London to confer with | representatives of the British Government in regard to the French debt to Great Britain.

ÄT GENEVA.

SPAIN'S DEMAND FOR A.

SEAT.

(Reuter's Service.)

THE CANNON CASE:

The case in which the master

at St.

May 24-Fanling Hunt Steeple- chases, 3 p.m. 1st race.

May 22-24-Royal Hongkong Golf Club holiday matches at Fanling.

May 29 Opening Baseball match

of a Yaumati engineering shop of this season between South China stands charged with manufactur (champions) and Japanese Bass ing cannon was again before Mr.ball Club.. J. H. B. Nihill at the Kowloon the Hongkong Jockey Club, at the June Third Race Meeting of Magistracy this morning when Det.-Inspector Pincott asked for Race Course, Happy Valley. one week's further remand.

Company Meetings. Mr. W. B. Hind, for the de- fence, mentioned that he was in-shareholders of the Canton Insur-

May 18-Forty-fifth meeting of ✰ vestigating the, possibility of the ance Office, Ltd., at Messrs. Jar- cannon being used in the manu- dine, Matheson's offices, noon. facture of peanut oil and we would May 20-Second meeting of probably ask for another adjourn-shareholders of the HK. and Ter ment at the end of one week.

MANILA CUSTOMS COLLEC-

TIONS FOR APRIL.

Showing an increase of P94,449

ritorial Estates, Ltd., in St. George's Building, 1 a.m..

May 22-Meeting of creditors of the: Oriental, Navigation Co., Ltd., at the offices. of Messrs. Percy) Smith, Seth and Fleming, 6, Dea Voeux Road Central. noon.

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May 28-Fifty-third Meeting of Union Insurance Society of Canton 56 over the gross customs colles-Ltd in Union Building, 11 a.m.. Geneva, May 15. tions for all ports of entry during May 28-Sixtieth Meeting " of: The Committee are dealing with April of last year, the collections British Trader's Insurance Co.,. In the composition of the Council, for all ports, excepting Legaspi, for Union Building. 11.15 am.

The Spanish delegate declared April, 1926, amounted to P1,764,- that if Spain's demand for a per- | 338.05. The customs collections manent seat on the Council were last year amounted to P1,669,888.50. not conceded. It would be futile for

The gross internal revenue col- her to continue to co-operate with lections for all ports in April of the League. :

this year amounted to P515,411,84 .compared with P892,349:39 collected during the same period in 1925, or an inereuse of P128,062.45.

AIR SERVICES,

(Reuter's Service.)

Paris, May 14. The Japanese delegation at the tenth session of the International Commission on Aerial Navigation gave a dinnor in honour of the other Commissioners.

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May 28-Fifty-seventh Meeting of China Fire Insurance Co. in Union, Building, 11.20 a.m...

May 29-Yearly meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. in Roof Garden of Hongkong Hotel, Pedder Street, 1a.m..

Miscellaneous.

May 17-Christian Bros, of St. Joseph's College At Home" to parents, past pupils and friends Professor Shellshear, of the at 4 pm and Thanksgiving service of a microscope valued at $80 from University, has reported the theft at 5 p.m.

a clasa roomiete

May 18-Lantern slide lecture given by Rev. G.E.S. Upadell to parents, children, und the general

A Chinese shroff in the employ-public, in Central British School, ment of Messra. "Alex: Rosa and Kowloon, 5.80 p.m. The guests included Sir Sefton Company is reported to have ab- May 25-Extraordinary ming Broncker, President of the British sconded with $500 collected on of members of the Kowloon Bowling Delegation, who expressed the behalf of the firm.

hope. that the Commission's

labours would result in close Following a quarrel with her and friendly co-operation between parents a young Chinese woman the International air services.

attempted to commit suicide at West Point on Saturday by jump- SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE ing into the harbour. She was

MEETING.

rescued by boat people..

At an extraordinary meeting of

Green Club, in the Club House.

at Happy Valley.

June 8-King's Birthday parade

"ST. JOHN'S 'AMBULANCE.

BRIGADE.

W. V. M. Koch. These two officers

of the Brigade complete 10-years- service last September.

The manager of a theatrical St. John's Ambulance Brigade. the Singapore Cold Storage Coy, troupe at the Taiping Theatre will parade In full strength on May Ltd., Mr. Lonie presiding, a restated in a report to the police on 81. HE the Governor will present solution was passed that each Saturday, that some person has long service medals to the Assis 100,000 shares of ten dollars be stolen a box containing money, tant Commissioner, Mr. E. Ralpha divided into Ave shares of two dol clothing and fewellery to the and the District Surgeon, Dr. fara each and that the capital- of value of about $115. N the Company be increased to $2,000,000 by the creation of half million new shares of two dollars and that the Directors, be authoris ad to create a debenture stock of for committing, a nuisance in a To mislead a good reporter is

nominal amount of $750,000, public place. It was stated that about the most serious mista bearing interest at seven per cent. he was in the habit of visiting the public man of corporation can in The chairman stated that the for Police Station during the week-drige In-Dom Seitz crasse of capital would enable the end look Company to purchase the Straits Ice previously been in Court, and at customer into a buying customer.

for lodging and had Service can turn the locker

the House of Deten

Company

A Portuguese named E M. R. Remedios was fined $1 at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning

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