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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1926.

CANTON'S DUTY.

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Should Clear Bias Bay of Pirates.

CO-OPERATION NOT WANTED

Aeroplanes Better Than Elaborate

Procedure.

FLOATING UNIVERSITY

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alism which was the basis of all that was best in their civilisation, they were getting rid of the ar rogant 100 per centiam" which! so much about in they heard

Whether the world America. would ever have a new political science which would speak a lan- gange which all men could under-

EMPIRE UNITY.

Imperial Conference Report.

NEWSPAPER COMMENT,

Complete Approval and Severe Criticism.

London, Nov. 22.. Presa comments on the report

THE CHINA MAIL.

Commenting elltorially on Nov 19.on the outstanding incidentstand, he could not prophesy, but in the Suuning piracy, the he was sure that as the Ryndam of the Imparial Conference Cem-nience.British Wireless Service. "Shanghai Times" suggests that went from port to port, meeting mittee on Inter-imperial Relationa effective suppressión can best beeld friends, and what was more range from complete approval to performed by the Chinese authori-precious-making new ones to severe criticism, while the "Daily cherish as long as meraory last-News" and the "Daily Chronicle"

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Ettons between the Home and Dumin-traordinary prosperity and made it on Governments, is awaited with onu of the greatest world States. interest.

Eritain's primacy bannot be ex- Vlows are expressed in the repere tinguished suddenly, and probably on the position of the Privy Coun- will continue in a penetical way. ell final court of appeal conditionsörpecially in Imperial foreign rela under which the treaty-making tione, for a generation or more power should be exercised, and the The "Washington Post" says the eoruplicated subject of merchant British Empire survives in name shipping legislation, which, with chly. Had the Government of some other matters, are reserved for George the Third's day possessed examination by a special .com- the wisdom of the Government of #mittee. The process of adaptation Goorge the Fifth, there would have, Ja to go steadily on, but it will be been no Declaration of Indepen- governed wholly by considerations derice, and the United States would of mutual helpfulness and con-

now be part of the British Common- wealth. It appears probable that General Hertzog Satisfied.

Ministers ropresenting Australia, New Zealand, Nowfoundland anil London, Nov. 22.

South Africa will be accredited to: Interviewed by Reuter with re Washington. No doubt the Domin A telegram from Hong Kong ed. they were having an enlarge, describe it as very able and far forence to the work of the Imperialis would eventually have severed Conference, Gen. Hertzog stated he relations with Britain if indepen- stated that the opinion of wellment of spirit. and while they reaching

The Times." the "Morning Post thought he was entitled to any the dence had been denied them--Re- Informed persons is that the clean seemed to be very, very busy be ing out of the pirates' nests in Blas having as tourists were supposed and ether newspapers ineline to the achievements would satisfy the fer's American Service. Bay can be effected by combland to behave, at the same time they opinion that it leaves the position people of South Africa, both Dutch. and English-speaking. The object naval and military action. It is were deeply concerned in pene-much as it was 'before.

The Telegraph says that the at which he nimed at the Confer added, that the Kwangtung trating the life and civilisation of thorities, it is understood, require the various parts of the earth report is as remarkable for what it snes had beer attained, and in such British re-operation for this per- they visited. They would return omits or leaves unsettled as for manner as to remove all further pose. but this co-operation is not to America more tolerant. more what it effecte in the way of courrounds for doubt or suspicion ra garding South Africa's, actual na- nereptable to Punten.*

open-minded, more just and, morestitutional modification.

The "Daily Herald" declares the tional status. "Afraid of Criticism." fair, and with greater, under-

He further felt that nothing hind For ourselves we doubt whether standing: They would be able to report a masterpiece of evasion and ik would be necerrary to employ read the signs of the times much that it very skilfully avoided every ever before been accomplished semittees of the Imperial Conference such elaborate procedure observes more accurately as a result of real problem in the present anomal calculated to lay a deep, enduring issued to-night include the uniflea- Although their ous relationship between the Gov-foundation for national co-operation of the system of regulating the the "Shanghai Times"), If the this spirit. Kwangtung authorities provided the two days stay at Hong Kong ements of Great Britain and the tion between the members of the status of British nationality, com- British Commonwealth of Nations, prehensive recommendations as re- not enable them to Dominions-Reuter. essential information ppplement.might

and ensure their mutual good-gards scientific and agricultural re- { reeling.

search all over the Empire, also the development of the Imperial air ser- the Australian Government vices commending the decision of

arrange flights to Singapore to link up with similar Air Force flights in

Favourable Comments.

Rugby, Nov. 22.

BRITISH RIGHTS.

REGULATING NATIONALITY

STATUS.

London, Nov. 22. The resolutions of the sub-com-

to

ry to that in foreign possession, determine the wisest policy for few aeroplanes should be able, in the British Government to pursue

He concluded by paying a tribute By general consent the report en a very short spact of time, to forder this part of the world, yet hef the oaths from this Base of nut was sure they would catch the tel-Imperiat Felations, adopted by co-operation of the statesmen in to the cordiality, sympathy and contagion of the seriousness of the imperial Conference, is n completely out of business.

re-Britain, and emphasised the un Canto, obviously is afraid of the perplexing problems, in the arkable State paper, the import-animity of all the Dominions and adverse criticism of foreign aid were Far East and they would know speuredi but the Nationallat Govaj that for all of them there was alance of which lies in its attempt Britain in which the difficult task the reverse direction.-Reuter. ernment' would to well to remem-common obligation to put their to define, existing conditions. rather had been accomplished. Reutar

than in any fresh decisions takéhi "ber that the people of Cantos are shoulders under the burden of

Jed system, says the "Times." "It very heavy kisers at the hands of civilisation in order to help in the on the working of this unprecedent tattes and that the evil is extend carrying of the load. (Applausekall depends in the last resort upon ing us the pesulli of recent politi-|

dispersed to tour the ship, visit sincere determination to make it cling together while London holds opening of the new techndeall school, I val med mulitury changes, and, as the natural outcome of successfuling the rooms where studies ardork. It has provided instead, or the purse, commenta. "Le Journal cointed out that the work of

operations on board stemmejiu curry-

in valuable cargoes."

Crix of the Matter.

After the speeches the guests.

pirueles, and the troops, only "SUNNING" PIRACY.

CHINESE MERCHANT AND

damaged innocent, or believed in- nocent, country folk and killed persons who might have been cri

OFFICERS.

French View's..

Paris, Nov. 22. The British Empire will stil

FRENCH UNITY.

Tarbe, Nov. 22.

M. Poincare, speaking at the

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Part 3 First Movement: Allegro (Concluded). Part 4-Second Movement: Andante con moto. (First

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the chasm which she has narrowly avoided, but the task will take very long time. Those who recom- mend premature measures sacrifice the ultimate prospect of stable re- valorisation of the franc.

While the personnel of the Cabinet may change, the idea of a pro-national union in the defence" of France is a vital necessity, und nust be maintained. However ad- mirable may be the party spirit, it must for a long time continue sub- ordinate tc the national spirit. -Havas.

of agreed and authoritative picture of in 'connection with the report

Gnancial restoration. had only start- conducted during the voyage..

the Inter-Imperial Committee, added. The short political truce can the Empire as it is." Among the objects of interest was

The statement has apparentlyling Australia and New Zealand da

prevent France from falling into a Linotype machine for setting) the type of the "Binnacle," the completely satisfied the delegates not yet feel strong enough to cope On the question of a prevedem students shipboard newspaper. Several Dominion Premiers haveanaided with the yellow colossus and the attitude of the Canton au Bolted to the deck the "Ryn-ready publicly expressed their ap-whose spectre haunts them.

The "Gaulois" says the new or horities, the article readă leg dam's Linotype machine is of preciation of the spirit in which its

This der of things will encourage those "Merchants in Canton remem-the latest type, being the same as problems have been faced. ber the expedition against the the machines used by the "China as voiced on Friday by the South foreign solicitations to which the African Premier, General Hertzog. Dominions are alrendy subject," and pirates infesting the West River Mail"

who with the results of the work facilitate the Infiltration of Bol some two de ages ago, when the

of the Inter-Imperial Relations shevist and anti-foreign 'cost proved worse than the

Committee in view, dwelt upon the paganda. sympathetic and willing assistance) "Pertinax" in an article in the which they from the Dominions had "Echo de Paris" on the Dominions obtained from the Government of and foreign polley says Britain will Great Britain in their endeavours now be still more verse from to set upon a firm basis the relations written prämises and alliances, between them as members of the and adds that it is impossible to "If an expedition were sent ca The matter of recognition of the Great British Commonwealth of conduct sound foreign policy in Bias, Bay a day or two after a

of the "Sunning" Nations. He added, "I shall leave which prompt decisiona. are vita piracy it is extremely unlikely gallantry that they would and anything but officers will, its understood. be London with full satisfaction in my before uttering a syllable or mak shermen plying their trade und raised at a meeting of the Chinese heart that cur achievements willing a single gesture it is necessary country folk working in their Chamber of Commerce this after prove, of lasting success and a las to secura unanimous public opinion.

noon on the motion of Mr. Ho fuing blessing to us all, severally and--Reuter. "But the crux of the matter lies who, in a letter to the Chamber, jointly. I have no doubt that South in the fact that the majority or expresses the opinion that in view Africa will not

of the set-back which has been steadfast co-operation" with other these persons have an interest in- given to piracies on the China parts of the Empire," piracies. If they are not pirates themselves, and it is next to im hossible for any but Chinese to divide innocent from guilty.

"minals but were not convicted

pirates."

felds.

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Whole Countryside Guilty?, "For this reason effective sup pression of piracy can beat performed by the Chinese huthen- ties.

GALLANTRY RECOGNISED.

coast by the defence of the "Sun- ning," some memento of the occa- sion should be presented to the officers by the Chinese Chamber."

be

tow or!

JAIL FOR THIEF.

"A MEAN SORT OF THING TO DO."

In every Chinese village all the bad characters are known. When a village is in-- A Chinese charged before Major habited by lawless folk the whole Willson with stealing nine spoons countryside is well aware of the and ten Bowls from a hawker's talk

pleaded not guilty." fach.

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Important Work.

American Interest.

New York, Nov. 22. The American Press everywhere is impressed with the significance cf the report on changes in the The "Daily Telegraph" says, "Eritish Inter-Imperial relations, the is in such evidence of a change majority being of opinion that Bri- the moral situation that the best tair will lose none of its power by reasons may be found for looking creating a new Empire 'status. upon the work of the Inter-Imperial'

The New York "Herald Tribune Relations Committee as important says the British Empire will prob The report embodies the interably go ahead in the old way, un- Imperial policy and viewpoint of all troubled by theories and abstrac the self-governing states of the Ern-tions, renewing the vitaliy and tanacity which have given it ex- pire."

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The bid was made by the-reor-

The terma | ganisation committee.

of purchase will be submitted to the Federal Court for approval-Reu- ter's American Service.

COLONY'S HEALTH,

LAST WEEK'S NOTIFIABLE

DISEASE..

city

The newspapers generally remark that the Conference has given more

Last week's return of notifiable definite shape in many particulars

disease in the Colony comprised:- "Thus, if the Cantonese Govern The hawker, in the witness box, to the ideal of national indepen

Diphtheria: 2 cases from mens determined to rid the said that neighbours had informed dence under a common

(British, 1 Chinese). Kwangtang coastline of pirates is him that the defendant had taken which has for many years been a

Enteric fever (typhoid): 5 cases could do so, provided it had an the goods away. He subsequently ever-strengthening inspiration Incorruptible force at is com-found that they had been sold to Dominion poller in Imperial rela-aching spot. It feels good to the skin, from city, 1 from Kowlpon, 1 from penetrates quickly to the very seat of Shaukiwan-total 7, and 4 deaths; pain, scattering, the congestion, ralley- of the 7 casea, & were Chinese (2 The "Manchester Guardian" says, Ing the pressure and the pain is gone.imported), 1 British and 1 Indian, The Conference has endeavoured Sold and recommended everywhors to clarify the principles on which Dominion Government rests, to re- niljast the more important arrange- ments by which practical effect is given to these, and at same time" to place the relations of the Domin ions to each other, to Great Britain and to foreign. Powers, on an in- telligible knals. The centre, and! unifying principle of the whole "If you make a fuss 1'

structure is the Crown, regarded asi, Keep quiet until it above and beyond every member of "Their determined battle with your fine.

a corn-field hawker. "But Canton declines to takel

"That's a mean sort of thing to action, following the line adopted do," said the Magistrate to the for so many years by the authori-prisoner, adding, "You. can go to ties in the Chinese city at Shang-jail for three weeks with hard hai that so long as criminals, relabour." siding in the city perpetrated their crimes outside native jurisdiction "they would'

any steps not take

against them.".

A Salutary Lesson.

Braise is thus, meted out to the gallant defenders of the Mercantile! Maring:-

re

THAT'S FUNNY,

A MAN HE DIDN'T KNOW.

treble

the outlaws should be a salutary your turn," said Mr. R. E. Lindsell the combination of States, inclod-) lesson to Chinese pirates that for at the Central Magistracy this ing Great Britain, each in itself „eign mercantile officer: Jack morning to one of two defendants independent and bound to one an- nothing in bravery and the 4. who persistently interrupted Senior cther only by this intangible tie and capable of turning to good Revenue Officer G. Watt when by their own choice and interests. account any opportunity that may ing evidence in an epium case. The this principle has beepimminent in present itself for maintaining con-first defendant denied that he knew all the later development of Domin the second. He had called at his ion Government. It is now uncom- trol of their ships.

He promisingly statod!" "Unfortunately, pirates embark-house in search of a friend,

Double Settled." ing as passengers on board code not know him,

"What! You don't know him have employed the

The Morning Post" says the ap ing vessols

That's prehensione felt in some of the element of surpriso with the replied the Magistrat› xreatest success on several occa- funny. He was found lying in your Dominions as to their status have

bed. You will pay $50 or go to jail "Some shipping men believe that for four weeks."..

The second, defendant was find conditions have been altogether

gions.

of the 'Sunning' have threatened to murder officers and passengers if assistance drew near.

in favour of the pirates, and have $2 or five days. argued that grilles and wireleas can be of little utility in prevent- ing piracy at sea unless the naval patrols are so numerous as to make it almost certain that any 8.0.8. sont aut la picked up in time to present a fair opportunity for the capture of the miscreants, Fire Proved Undoing, "But, even in such circum stances there is considerable dan ger,

been definitely set at rest. "There In no inequality of status. If there! any semblance of inequality the British Government has no desire to maintain it.”

Slight changes necessary to giva, effect to the views of the Confer ence met with no opposition.

The newspapers agree that na "In the case of the 'Sunning to the new title for the King, the the pirates set fire to the thip in retention of wards in the old title an attempt to drive the officers in useless, where the reality is from the bridge after they had absent. As to the position of Gov-| ragnized control. But the fire was ernor-General, they have in theory the criminals undoing it being always, represented the Crown and seen by H.M.S. Bluebell, and not the British Government, and the weka Vento whereby "Time and again piratei, after other vessels, which lost no time development of the ruching the tile name " Charlie rendering-södcoc

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