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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1926:

ABYSSINIA..

IRISHMEN.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MUNITIONS SALE.

ASIATIC CONGRESS.

CHINESE STRONGLY OPFOSE

BRITISH AND ITALIAN NOTES.

MEMORIAL TO IRISH REGI

MENT AT MADRAS.

NO NEGOTIATIONS WITH TURKEY.

IT.

JAPAN'S AIMS.

GOVERNOR'S MOVING SPEECH.

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BRITAIN'S POSITION.

Rugby, August 2.

THOMPSON MISSION.

TO PHILIPPINES MUST BE WATCHED.

"SMELLS OF RUBBER."

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کو کہ

NO COERCION USED.

London: August 2.. Shanghai, August 3.

Madras, July 13

New York City, July 27, The Opposition in the House of The Merchants' and Labourers"

H.E..the Governor unvolled to- A question was asked in the

"Carmi A. Thompson's mission to Associations

local Commons raised a debate in regard day in St. Mary's Church. Fort House of Commons whether the the Philippines will bear watch- and other Chinese organisations are holding to the Notes recently exchanged St. George, a tablet in memory of Government, directly or through Ing." says the New York Nation, meetings strongly opposing the between the British and Italian the officers. N.C.O.'s and men of any agent, had been in negotia- radical weekly. In its issue of pan-Asiatic Conference, which they Governments affecting Abyssinia, the Royal Dubila Fusiliers (Nell' tion during the present year for July 28.

2 protest from Blue Cape) who laid down ther the sale of munitions of war or Under the caption "Smelle of Recuse Japan of attempting to which evoked

Rastafari, the Regent of Abyssinia lives in the Great War.

armament to the Turkish Govern. Bubber"! the editorial says: engineer to further her own ends.

Speakers at these meetings de. to the League, af Nations that In doing so, His Excellency made mert or its agents.

"When rubber burns it amell; speech deseribing the career 'and) Sir Austen Chamberlain, Secre- when it gets clare that Japan should show her Abyssian had not been consulted

into international sincerity by abandoning her alleged and was unable to accept the agree-activities of this Regiment froth tary of State for Foreign polities it smell, and the present aggressive policy toward China, ment embodied in these Noten.

its inception till its disbandment| Affairs, replied that no "negotias hullabaloo about geparating the! The Britishound Italian arrange. 1929. This battalion and other tions whatever had taken place by Moros from the rest of the Philip and not by calling meeting

ment concerned the British utilisa battalions of the same Regimen, the Government or through any pines in the interest of the Ameri Reuter.

tion of the waters of Lake Tanu had taken part in campaigns in agents during the present year can rubber corporations smells to Chinese Censured..

in Abyssinia for Soudan Irrigation India, Africa, Gallipoli. Palestine, for the sale of munitions of war high heaven. Tokyo. August 3.

and the building of a motor road

and France, They fought and or armaments to the Turkish "Cumi--Thompson of the old Though the vernacular papers to the Sudan," he "apaifist which give prominence to the proceedings Great Britain would sat oppose the led there and made many a corner Government or its agents. The Ohio gang is now in the Philippines of a foreign land England... only indirect overtures he could rurveying political and economic of The Pan-Asiatic Congress construction of Italian railways

In concluding His Excellency trace, consisted of an inquiry by conditions AS the cynical repre- editorink comment so far is confined linking the Italian Colonies of to this morning's Miyako, which ritrea and Somaliland through said: "Before I lose may 1 aak private firms, but so far as he was sentative of President Coolidge." whether there, is no other tribute aware nothing had materialised The paper then goes on to ask who rensures the Chinese delegates foh | West Abyssinia.

which we can pay to these men, and no negotiations were now in paying the expenses of Thumpson their continueth insistence itd Chptain W. Weilgwood Benn

no other memorial we can raise to progress.

and the experta with him.. and abrogation of the 21 demands, and | Riberal, Leith) and Mr.

Replying to further questions says: "Whoever pays the expenses. advocates that Japan would be A. A. W. H. Ponsonby Eabourite them Shall we got remember for well advised to geo-operate with Brightside) in the House of Com-what they and others fought and Sir Austen said that there was the purpose of the mission is plain

Fur they fought for nothing in our internationalt is to have the Philippines for Great Britain and Americs than | mons"stated that they objected to

humanity, they responded to the obligations or in our relations rubber." Toster an anti-Western Pan-Asian-this form of diplomary.

call of duty, they fought in the with the Turkish Government

The Nation says the rubber con- ism.

Sh Absten Chamberlain, in 10-

WAN insti- Hitherto the proceedings have lying, said that the British and spirit of brotherhood of service that should cause us to prevent servation programme beei confined mainly to Sing Italian Notes did not pretend to and of sacrifice, and now in these British firms from supplying that luted by former President Taft Japan debate, the other delegates bind either Abyssinia or any other days of difficulty and crisis shail Government with armaments if "when American statesmen didn't The Notes implied no we not respond individually and they desired. There mus: be per- believe in giving away national re- net participating fovernment.

attack on Abyssintan independence collectively to the call of duty? mission from the British Govern sources for a song. It would be or the exercise of coercion or pres-Shall we not fight for humanity in ment for the export of arms, bu an incradicable disgrace to Americn sure on Abyssinia. The latter had the spirit of brotherhood and of that permission ought not to be if she permitted her Philippine

perfect right to grant any von- self-sacrince? Shall we not strive capriciously withheld.

policy to be determined, by rubber." He for that enduring and lasting Sir Austen Chamberlain: "We A TIRELESS FORCE. Eessions she desired or not.

New York, July 27. recalled that the construction of a peace for which they fought and have just completed negotiations The political status of the Phili- bringe at Tsana was contemplated died-peace among nations peace and placed our relationships with pines must be determined befor by the Emperor menelis in 1902. among races, among communities. Turkey on a satisfactory basis, economie progress can take place. among and these, I trust, we shall main-says the New York, Journal of These views were elaborated in the peace in industry, pence British note sent to the langue in individuals? and, if we can senievel tain."-British Wireless Service Commerce, adding its volce to the repiy Rastafari's protest.-Reuter.

virtaky Reater.

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"TRIBUTE TO" ISRAEL

ZANGWILL.

GREAT PROPAGANDIST.

Rugby, August 2. "The death is announced of Mr. Israel Zangwill, the Jewish novel- ist and playwright. He was born in London 62 years ago, and was! the son eta po Juwisit emigrant from Russia,

He gradented at London Uni versity and took Horary work.) He became suddenly famous in the 1892 with his "Children of Ghetto," and from that time onward his writings commanded success. No author has equalled his power

delineation T] Jewish character.

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AFRICA'S LOSS.

DEATH OF MR JOHN MERRIMAN.

FORMER PRIME MINISTER.

"Cape Town, August 2.

The death has occurred of the Rt. Hon. John Xavier Merriman, a member of the Union Parliament of since 1919; a member of the, Cape

Parliament--Prime Minister

As a propagandist Mr. Zang-1908-10. Retter." will was a tireless force, two out-

WEST FARALON RUNS AGROUND.

OFF YOKOHAMA HARBOUR

Manila, July 30.

Wohn

Was

Xavier Merriman was

With its fore peak and number one hold stove in, the Struthers EAT YOUR WAY."

died?

the same thing in these directions, then indeed we shall have set up a

memorial to these men worthy of the great service" which they havel tendered and worthy of the great- example which they have left to

CHILE.

INSISTS PLEBISCITE ON TACNA-ARICA.

VIGOUROUS PROTEST.

Santiago, Chile, July 27, The Chilean minister of for-

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general chorus of demands for a definite solution of the Philippine |

BRITAIN'S HOLIDAY.estion.

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A RECORD EXODUS FROM LONDON.

SEA AND AIR TRAVEL.

The editorial declares that the United States ought frankly to bring forth any reasons "if suck there he why the Palliväing, can- not be granted independence. De inite knowledge of the situation r the Philippines, it says, is the greatest need of the present time.

Rugby August 21, Favoured by brilliant weuther there has been an exodus of holi- The "sincerity and uncertainty day makers from London this of the political situation" during week-end. To-day is "August Bank the last 25 years, continues the Holiday," and at the same time the editorial has retarded guiar beginning of August is the most development."United Press," popular date for the annual Sum- mer holidays.

Ir apite of the continuance of

LAWYERS NO LONGER SO

"SANGUINE "

·LEGATIONS IN PRINCIPLE AGREE,

standing movements in which he born at Street. Somersetshire in eign affairs-to-day sent instruc- the coal stoppage the railways have MIXED COURT ISSUE. exerted his talents being Zionism 184K his father being Bishop N. tions to the Chilean ambassador been able to meet every require

By and women's suffrage-British Merriman of Grahamstown. He to Washington to present to ment of the holiday-makers.

jwas edneuted fit Wireless Service.

Rondebosch President Coolidge as arbiter a to-night it is stated that 30,000. Dusesan College and Radley, fear vigourous protest against the re-ocomotives will have been psed Oxford." He entered politics in cent motion of Major General Great Britain during the week-end. South Africy in 1860. He was in William Lassiter, acting head of This, says a railway official, is x SHIPPING ACCIDENT, Molteno Ministry in 1875-8 and the plebiscite commission in place record, and has been done on

the Seunlin Government, 1881-84. of General John J. Pershing, de- foreign coa!.

New records are also being He became Commissioner pf Crown claring that a plebiscite in Takna-

Both the

Peking. July 27. Hands, Treasurer and General, and Arica was impractical at present. established in the air.

Sentiment regarding the Mixed Prime Minister and Treasurer. He The protest argues that not even

number of aeroplanes flying to

Concern for Union.]

a member of the National the arbiter himself was empower-France and the number of air Court issue and the mission of the

ed to

make such a declaration, travellers have been greater than delegation of foreign lawyers from ever before. Over 400 passengers Shanghai has veered somewhat much less General Lassiter.

lett Croydon for Paris on Saturday within the past twenty-four hours. in 25 machines.

It seems apparent to-day that New York, July 27.

The sea traffic to the Continent the visiting lawyers are no longer A settlement of the Tacna-Arica has been heavy. About 10,000 pa so sanguine and apparently they dispute between Chile and Peru sengers crossed from Folkestone to fire making Fittle or no headway through American mediation is Boulogne.--British Wireless Ser- with their case in the course of still possible, according to Wil-vice.

visits to legations. The lawyers liam Coller, American ambas-

had hoped that ut least powers would accord, support to "If you travel through the Phil-sador to Chile, who returned to-

their contention "that the. Mixed Court should not at this time be surrendered completely to Chinese control. They have not yet suh mitted Any written memoranda | CHEMIST'S OPINIONS. which, however, may yet be pre- BOUSTAVANESSA PA de Marsoulles,

sented to the Doyen of the Corps. New York, August 201

French representation with the The Chief Chemist of the New York Bureau of Internal Revenue, delegation, has fed from the heat commenting on the recent. fatalities Petaibao having an excellert in Western New York and Ontario reason to do this. as the French

and Barry freighter "West Fara-| lon" was Aoated at 8 p.m. Wednes- rday night after being aground for

three days at the entrance to Yokohama harbour. The ship, one of the best freighters on the

and Sun

THOMPSON PARTY BACK FROM TAAL.

"

Manila, July 80..

..

HARBOUR OFFENCES.

Two cases concerning fishing

famps were heard at the Marine

•

FATAL DRINK..

700 DEATHS FROM WOOD ALCOHOL

two

from drinking alcohol. states that Minister in sojourning at that sum- New York City alone during the there may present his case in the

Pacte is en route to Manila ippines, you literally have to eat day from Santiago for a vacation. from Los Angeles.

your way," said Colonel Carmi A. He said when he left Santiago 19 Francisco and was due here on Thompson, early this morning.

days ago there "was "in political August, 14 from Saigon..

festation of a strong, sincere, The brighter, which is 12 speaking of the trip he and his as well as business circles a mani- party took yesterday out to and very general movement in 000 tons dead weight. groundell ExtraThe grotip arrived in any way osment in CHEF Sunday evening through causes Manila at 12.25 this morning. not yet reported, though it

is after covering 372 kilometres. thought probable that the sound- He was accompanied by Manuel ings were defective. The West Quezon, senate president, Kader, a smaller freighter due in

Colonel Thompson said that he Manila from Portland on August was not at all tired, and that he 13, went to its assistance and had been much impressed by what with the help of three tugs finally he had seen. He was loud in Court this morning when the there have been about 700 deaths in/mer resort and the French attorney succeeded in-floating the ship his praise of the hospitality of the Magistrate (Lt.Com, G. F. Ho, after part of the cargo had been Filipinos. The party was given RN) imposed fines transfered to lighters. The tugs a merienda at Casa Hacienda low:-- towed the disabled freighter to Roxas. Nagsubu, bý Don Jose Yokohama for repairs.

Zabate, the general manager, and ineffective shades when fishing at Lately, as the supply of whiskey intention to call any general meet- Two harbour boats, for using analysis were Atraight whiskey. Known definitely that they have no The "West Faralon" was but other merienda by Gregorio in Los Angeles in 1921 It has Agoncillo, in Taal, and dirner by Lai-chi-kok, fired $10 each.. diminished, more samples were re-in or hold any hearing to con- two decks, is equipped for oil Vicente Noble, also in Taal,

Two fishing bouts, using bright destilled and denatured alcohol, but aider the protest the lawyers have fuel and has 422 horse power.

lights at Lyeemun Pass, $10 each only during recent months had, the brought with them from Shanghai. Colonel Thompson plans to

Other cases comprised:- star. at 9.39 this morning on a

samples contained much wood In fact, the real view of the min- trip

Passenger boat, or a charge of alcohol. The stills made in Buffalo isters in general scems to be that through Bulacan and Batangas. He will be accom-guilty" and discharged.

being inshore at night, "not and sold for legitimate purposes had the whole matter has already been panied by the usual party.

been used by rumrunners to remove virtually decided so far as Two fishing boats, for using poisonous compounds from their Legations are concerned. grapplings in the water, fined $5 alcohol, but redistilling did not re- Legations have approved in prin each!

move wood alcohol-Reuter.

OUR POPULATION.

The estimated population of the Colony at the middle of 1925 (xe. cording to the Sanitary Department report, just. Ianned). follows: 11 "Non-Chinese Civil

population.... Chinese population? City of Victoria (including the Peak) Villages of Hong-

kabg .... Kowloon (includ- ing New Kow- aon)

485,000

33,040

200,000

87,500

Now Territories

(land) Population afloat 72,380

wis

" DEATH REGISTRATION..

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fol-

RAT CATCHING.

A paragraph in the 1926 report the Sanitary Department states:-

comfort of the cooling ocean past year from poison liquor.

When Prohibition started almost breezes. all the samples submitted for

The legations have let it he

the

28 the

ciple the plan arrived at by the Shanghai consular body in cór ference with Chinese officials, nt Shanghai for, restoration of the court to Chinese control in accord- It is stated in the 1925 reportance with the terms of the agreè-

drafted ment of the Sanitary Department:

MOSQUITO PREVENTION.

The following is a paragraph 16,500 from the annual report on the

Sanitary Department "for the on year 1925-w

Death registration, being a Twenty-eight members of the The routine work of oiling pools "United Press," necessary preliminary to burial, cleansing staff were employed dur- and inspecting dwellings

for

in

Shanghai-

25.-Reports

is almost universal but there is ing the year setting traps, bird-breeding places was carried out by | considerable ignorance of the law lime boards and rat-polson; alea District Inspectors, as well as by

Athens, July among Chinese as regards regis-collecting rats from street rat-bina, one Inspector and one foreman tering of births. As a proof of private premises, etc., and taking with coolies specially employed, from "Angora, evading the rigid this it may be pointed out that them to the Public Mortuary for and full use was made of the Turkish censorship, indicate that the records of registered mid-examination. A special campaign powers given by the by-laws for the forthcoming trial of 93 leaders wives show a total of 7,603 births, in March-November wOH under the Prevention of Dissemination of the Union of Progress is caus- whereas only 8,664 births were taken when rat-polson was dia of Disease by Mosquitoes.

ing unrest in the Eastera districts, actually registered during the tributed throughout urban dis- The usual cutting of under where the Unionists are strongest. Total Chinese

year, Female births in particu-tricta. The tutal rumber of rats growth in May and October was Kemal Pasha; the Turkish dictator, population.... 867,920 857,520 lar are frequently not registered: caught was

also carried out in conjunction ir taking the strongest measures to This is no doubt due to the pro- Hongkong

with the Botanical and Forestry suppress the possibility of a revolu sence of a large fluctuating popu, Kowloon

· 32,408 ".:

Department and the Military tion in case the Union lenders. are 874.420 lation completely unaccustomed to Of these none was found to be Authorities (as regards Military convicted and given a death son-

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Elands)

Total Civil popula-,

tlop

$4,590

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