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FINANCE VOTES.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1926.

M. CLEMENCEAU.

JAPANESE FLIERS.

CH

BEFORE TO-DAY'S LEGIS-

LATIVE COUNCIL.

"I DID THE RIGHT THING."

TRIAL FLIGHT FROM OSAKA TO SHANGHAL

-SUCCESSFUL TRIP..

Shanghal, October terday

8:-Yos- evening. 1 reception

At to-day's meeting of the Paris Since M. Clemenceau Legislative Council, several finan-wrote his remarkable open lettar cial votes will come up for con, to President Coolidge on the sub- debt to sideration. Amongst these areject of the French the following:-

America he has refrained from A sum of $3,410 as gratuity to making any reply to the criticism was given at the Japanese Club by the widow of Sub-Inspec-It aroused, but he has now let fall tho' Japanesa 'community in honour tor Dorrington. It is explained hint that he may answer is of the foun aviators who succes". that in view of the fact that critics and advance new argu-fully accomplished their "Mokpo- Sub-Inspector, C. - M.. Dorring-ments in a second letter. A party

with

It to tuka the

ton died very suddenly, at the age of friends, M. Emile Buré (editor Shanghat fight, Mr. S. Yada. cf 88 leaving a widow and one of the "Avenir"'), M. Fernand Japanese Conval-General, ropre small child four years old, it is Neuray (editor of "La Nationanting those who were present, recommended that a charitable Belge"), M. Maurice Schwob delivered a speech in the course of "With no grant might appropriately be (editor of the "Phare de la which he stated that: made for the benefit of his widow. Loire"), and M. Jacques Ebstein, | träfe service in operation, Japan-

Shek Road,

found him in an unusually com-se noronautics seem still to be i A sum of $6,200 is to be asked municative mood when they visit-infancy as compared with thong of for improvements to roads and ted him in his Vendelean home, as foreign countries. However, in re- bridges outside the city. It is is shown by an account of the cent years, encouraged by Govern- explained that the amount voted visit püblished by M. Ebstein in ment authorities, the aurial world for 1926 was $7,000, against a re- the "Avenly." When asked if he of Japan has made' remarkable pro- quired sum of $13,200. As to the were pleased with himself, nogress with many able official as reasons for the excess, it is con-direct allusion having been made well as civil aviators appearing one. sidered necessary to treat with to his famous letter, M. Clemen portant, and it should be developed after another. This work is in- two coats of asphalt at a total cenu smiled. and with a mischiev-

by the Government in co-operation cost of $6,200 that section of qus wink said: Shek Road where it leaves the

private companies. The Yes, I am pleased enough. Japan Aviation Company of Kobe, high level road at the Junction of think I did the right thing. It with a view the Path to Cape D'Aguilar until was the right moment.

to establishing un I have aerial route it meets the low level road! This received mountains of letters from Shanghal in the near future, made between Japan and -shown of $55,166 for "new posts." method of water-proofing the all countries in the world, signed their aerplanes venture a test flight Again. "Other Charges" show a surfacing should prevent a re-by illustrious people and others between Mokpo and this city. decrease on last year of $13.284 petition of the serious damage quite unknown some not even is the only company but an increase of $48,640 on the one to this section of the road signed at all. The letters were initiative in carrying out the from women young men, old men, scheme. Needless to say this Com- opposite side of the ledger, the by the heavy rains of July 19,

Railway Carriages.

business men. industrialists, intelpany is. making a great contribu latter including an increase of There is a big vote of 5211,010 lectuals, and even priests. I had tion towards aviation in Japan. It $24.600 for Indian Police rations for special expenditure in connec an enormous number of letters is to be hoped that as the leade

tion with the railway. It is ex-from Americans, including mem-of the other Japanese companies, and $8,000 for Secret Service:

plained that this sum, is required bers of the American Legion it will make every effort to bring The expenditure of the Medi-to meet part cost of six new steel who fought for us under our flag. Japanese aviation to a high level cat Department shows an increase carriages, supplied through the expected to be terribly scolded and on a par with that of foreign cf $63,357 for "new posts" alone, Crown Agents. A sum of $338.000 by the Americans. But no, Noterountries. Following Mr. Yada's was provided in the 1925 Estim-at all And Borah Now I cannot speech, an address of thanks was whilst the net increase under ates, and it was anticipated when rat over my surprise about him. take by Mr. S. Bando. Director of "Other Charges" is no less than the 1926 Estimates were framed Did he not make a declaration the Japan Aviation Company who $30,610, the biggest item being that all payman's in England about the annulment of the debts? said that the Company was started $13,000 for "provisions for pe-31, 1925. The sum

would be made before December Borah, the fierce Borah, the super-by Mr. S. Kawanishi, millionaire of

of $10.000 American, dients. An X-ray plant is to cost only for cost of assembly and cannot

Borah? No, Kabe, who, expended his fun/s get ever iti Now, amounting to Yen, 1,500,000 or 35,000: This Department shows erection was, therefore, inserted you know. I did not want to more in order to contribute to The flight to Owing to anything. I am near the end Japan's progress. a total net decrease in expendi-in the 1926 Estimates. ture of $93,022.

however, to delay in delivery only of my life, and I wanted only rest Shanghai from Osaka was simply a part of the purchase money was and quietude and solitude.. In view of the continuous paid in 1926, and the balance then I received an anonymous would it bring a reglar mail, and Brial one, which fortunately was But

successful Within 10 years! time. clamour for a substantial augmen- $221,010 falls due for payment r letter which troubled me The tation of the European personnel 1926, being a revote of money writer said, "You will allow this passenger air service between

originally provided in 1925. in the Sanitary Department, It There is another vote for $300 the responsibility for it into your Mr. Bando.

thing to be done you will bear Japan and Shanghai, operated by The Company's mathines, concluded, Hong Kong, Friday, October 16, 1926. may be noted that the provision for repair of typhoon damage on tomb? This anonymous voice

the railway. made for "new posts" is only

moved me. Twrote my letter and for Japan to-morrow morning, wea- The two acaplanes are tol leave Resumptions. $12,885 practically $1,000 a

left it open on my desk for twenty-ther permitting. On a vote of $50,000, a supple-four hours. Then I sent for M In the absence, at the moment month. Thus, it may be conclud-mentary vote of $190,000 is asked Hirsch, of the Havas Agency. We of writing, of the complete Estim-ed, all the representations for a for compensations and resump-talked for a while about what was stes for 1927 and of the Gov. Sanitary staff commensurate with amount provided in the estimates then and gave Hirsch my letter.

It is stated that the happening in Paris. I decided! ernor's speech thereon, it is the growing needs of the Colony was a tentative sum, it being un-Only one American has written naturally quite impossible to deal have fallen on deaf ears once derstood that suplementary votes in any but a superficial manner again. Two motor refuse lorries would be taken, if and as requir-to reproach me for my comparison

led! The additional amount re-i

[with Brest-Litovsk. (Here M. with only one phase "of the are to be purchased at a cost of) quested is to cover the cost of the Clemenceau gave another knowing Colony's finances, ·

did it purposely." It compensation and resumptions de-wink) I

A watch which bears an in- Advance details show that the

"New posts" in the Education tailed in a list accompanying the was perhaps this which shocked scription recording that. It was them most. Oh! It went very once the property of Oliver Crom- expenditure for the next year is. Department, are to absorb no less was contingent on other parties wel. I do not think ratification well was stolen recently from a. vote. Ir. many cases, expenditure] estimated at $17,741,543, as con- than $91,667 (as against a de-taking action to carry out their will be possible now. And besides showcase in the London Museum,

this first letter.... pared with $18,767,777 for 1926 crease of $30,120 under "abolition obligations under agreements en-

Cleveland-row. In order to reach At this point M. Clemenceau's the relic the thief broke the pad and $25,278,133 for 3925; but it of posts."). That net sum of tered into with Government, and, would be futile to comment on this $60,000 should do something to when the 1926 estimates were interlocutor interrupted to sak lock of the case. The official des

being framed, it could not have whethen his "use of the word cription of the exhibit is: at any length until the Estimates strengthen the personnel of the been foreseen, with any degree of "first" meant that there was to "Oliver Cromwell's watch, made of revenue are also before us." Department. That a revival in certainty, when money would be a second letter.

by R, Barnes, at Worcester, "Perhaps," replied the "Tiger" formerly the property of the It is noticeable, however, that education is anticipated, so far as actually be required by Govern-

Iment..

"I do not quite know, but I cannot Prince Regent, George IV. On increased expenditure has been numbers of pupils attending

say that I am not going to write dial in silver (only one handy provided for the Harbour Master's school, are concerned, is shown

another. I still have something view of the spires of Worcester Department ($787,146 against by the fact that an increased, ex-

to say "I have not finished yet. It Cathedral and two rabbits brows UNDER CHINA TRADE ACT.

s always a good idea to keep aling. The watch is in going order, $642,919 in 1925), the Fire penditure of $16,550 has been set

cartridge in the magazine. Any-except for the catget, which has Brigade ($230,799 against $179,- down for "eapitation grants." Tientsin, October 1-The old how, we shall see.”

perished. Enclosed in a modern 877), the Police Force ($1,826,592 That great spending Depart-established firm of E. W. Frazar against $1,747,966), the Educa- ment-Public Works has been and Company has taken advantage of the opportunity of incorporating tion Department ($1,163,943 allocated $3,032,681 for 1927, this their business in North-China under against $926,605), with lesser in- including, of course, the cost of the provisions of the China Trade creases in other Departments. In the Harbour Master's Department

London Offices: The Far Eastery Advertising Agenty London Lad, 36-38, Southampton Streël.. Surand, W.C:2,

WHERE THE MONEY GOES.

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$10,500.

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The incorporation" takes effect

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CROMWELL RELIC.

TAKEN FROM THE LONDON

MUSEUM.

PEKING-MUKDEN RAILWAY,

An effort was then made to get silver case inscribed as follows: M. Clemenceau to talk politics. The gift of his Royal Highness but he was not to be drawn. the Prince Regent, June 24, 1816. to Barnard Attenhoffer from "What!" he cried, "Would you Zurzach and on the inside, "This have me march in a group and be accused of political ambitions or Oliver Cromwell. The whole en- watch originally belonged to of seeking to become a Minister closed in, a morocco case.” it is found from a useful abstract expenditure shows a net decrease Corporation will be known by the of Agriculture? No, nothing, no- I am stronger being issued by the Government that of $41,532; public works, recur-name of Frazer, Federal Inc" thing.

nothing." whilst there are decreases rent, a net increase of $340,700; Officers, of the Corporation aze But not a word more would M. amounting to $18,667 as compared and public works, extraordinary President, F.F. Spielmaa. Vice-Clemenceau say about either his with last year there are increases a net decrease of $1,887,236.

President, B. W. Frazar; Secretary letter to President Coolidge or the absorbing $61,864. Of the latter Reference has been made to and Treasurer, G. C. Magatagan, possibility of his writing a second. No change will be made in the His sly winks and his hint must sum over half-namely, $26,966 only a few of the most prominent policies or personnel of the firm. be taken as sufficient for the time

items in the expenditure estimat-

['being. ed for next year; but, of course, the Finance Committee will have the usual task during the ensu- ing twelve, months of passing of which can be predicted by no additional votes, the exact amount

man-not even an astrologer.....

is assignable to new posts, an item, by the way, that occurs very frequently under the heading of increases in expenditure..

For the Fire Brigade, the item "Rent of Stations $16,500" does not appear in the 1927 Estimates, and other decreases total $2,946.

SOVIET SECRET SESSION IN

FOUNDRY.

BITTER AGAINST INTEREST RATE.

PRINCE DULEEP SINGH.

“ኑ

A false Impression may hava been created by certain statements in Chinese news agency despatches and in the papers in connection with the alleged "dismissal" of a considerable number of foreign employees on the Peking-Mukden Railway. It is true that some of the supernumeraries, most of them Tokyo, October 7-Virtually all

without agreements, have been in Princess Bamba Sutherland and formed that they are no longer newspapers and financiers con- Princess Sophia A. Duleep Singh, needed, and that one or two others depmed the rate of interest on the sisters of the late Prince Duleep whose contracts are due to expire loan of 6,500,000 pounds sterling Siggh, write from Bio Norton Hall, shortly have been told that they made in London, declaring that the Diss, Norfolk. with reference to will not be renewed. But not all rate is little better than the the statement in the obituary who are leaving the service of the

York and also a Yokohama loan.

Under increases, however, it is gratifying to find that, out of a

Moscow, October 4-Zinovieff. national humiliation loan" which notice of the Prince suggesting that Raliway are doing so in such cir total of $41,858 for personal Trotsky and Radek, soviet opposi was floated after the great earth his grandmother was a dancing cubstances. Some of the foreign emoluments, no less than $36,678 tion chiefs, had a secret and quake. They declared that the girl

The Maharanee Jindan, who was being convinced that, things being staff have resigned, voluntarily, is allocated to "new posts"-an clandestine session to-day in an terms are similar to those exacted

aeroplane foundry. They went to/from small South American states. the mother of Maharajah Dulee as they are in China, they can do indication that the Government the place in a closed car," garbed

It is understood Commissioner Singh, was the daughter of Sardar intends to tackle in earnest the as "workmen. They talked to the Biori hopes to float a $20,000,000 Maha Singh, a nobleman of the and one or two of the senior men better for themselves elsewhere, question of increasing the Euro-workers and, it is believed won Tokyo reconstruction loan in New Punjab (his family still lives in pean personnel as the outcome of the men over to some programme the Hong Kong and Shanghal session leaked out and high of uprising. The news of the

Hotels are and the subsequent officials said that the action of the

COMFORT FOR THE AGED, report on the working of the Fire opposition leaders was a breach of LD people are easily tired out and event, the Darbar and festivitis ELFS OVER HARD PLACES.

weakened by coughing, For them Brigade.

party etiquette and should meet there is much comfort in bottle of ranking known. the birth of hlaILUTED with a little sweetened with drastic reproof. None of the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

water, Chamberlain's Colie and The Police Force is responsible leaders in the incident would ad-stops those weakening coughs that Any statements in histories or almost instantly eases sudden and in- Diarrhoes Hemedy is easy to take anál for a net increase of 869,727 in mit that the meeting had any keeps them awake nights and wear out other books giving a different ver- tense stomach paina, ramps, and in expenditure.⠀ As against & de sinister motive or character and their airength Everyone knows ifsion have arisen through the autostinal disorders.

contains no narcotics. More hotties of

A mother, a per- crease of $81,541 under "abolition certain whether the workers were similar cough medicine,

said that the visit was only to as it are used each year than of any there having failed, intentionally fectly anfe in giving it for those Sold wary or otherwise, to ascertain tira tomech aches so inseparable from of posta" there is an increase receiving proper treatment.

childhood. fact

Sold and recommanded. |gverywhere.

where.

the Punjab), Maharajah Ranjit are retiring in the normal course Singh was then at the zenith of his of events. power, and was delighted at the tirth of his little son. He held a Court (Durbar) to celebrate the