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BRITISH IN CHINA.

First Duty of Home Government.

SENSATIONALISM DEPRECATED.

Ray of Hope in Conversations.

In a communique the British Foreign Office says that sensa tional announcements regarding our naval and military dispositione in China are to be deprecated and disregarded. The Government's sole object is the protection of British qubjects.

kow and Peking, which, it is hoped, will lead to a friendly settle

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PEACE POLICY.

MENACED BY GERMAN MOVES

FRENCH FOREBODINGS.

Berlin, Jan. 21. The Centrists have authorised Herr Marx to negotiate to form a non-Socialist Cabinet, Including German Nationals

UNION FUNDS.

TEST ACTION IN CHANCERY COURT.

IMPORTANT JUDGMENT.

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SALT REVENUE

SERIOUS DECREASE LAST YEAR.

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION.

Feking, Jan. 22,

Rugby, Jan. 21, A test action of considerable

The total Salt Revenue credit. importance to Trades Uniqnismed in the group Banka, after de- was decided in the Chancery ducting administrative expenses, A Paris report says that Pre Court to-day by Mr. Justice Eve. amounted to $64,287,000 showing a decrease of $9,347,000 compar- sident von Hindenburg's sharp Mr. Forster brought an actioned with 1923 and also a serious turn of the helm to. the Right bas fled the French Press with un against the Ship Assistants decrease compared with former easy forebodings. The "Temps" Union, of which he is a member, years since 1916.

An official statement says that

Government will really endanger

A ray of hope is seen in the conversations progressing in Han./8ays that the advent of a Rightest to restrain it from applying the the decrease is due to the dis

the peace, jolicy of Locarno and general funds of the Union to organisation of the railways, the Geneva: The "Journal des further political objects and, in commandeering of other means of Debats' writes that Hindenburg's particular, from paying contribu-transport for military operations, and military interference with the A private wire to Peking reports that the situation in Hankow action places the question of Gertions to the Trades Union Con Salt Administration in a majority

man disarmament, which is now before the conference of Ambas-Eress so long as that body expend-of the provinces. sadors, on a new plane and the ed its funds in furtherance of conference must decide accord-political objects. ingly.-Reuter.

has developed seriously, but there is so far no official confirmation.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

Rugby, Jan. 21.- The Foreign Office to-night issued the following statement. "The Naval and military dis- positions which have been made in connection with the Chinese situation are precautionary. Sensational announcements re- garding them are to be deprè cated and disregarded. Their sole object is to enable His Majesty's Government

the to fulfil elementary duty of" protecting lives of British subjects whose safety is in their charge if such protection is proved necessary. Undertakings to that Feffect were given during the last session of Parliament by the Prime Minister and the Foreign

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There has been no modification whatsoever of the conciliatory attitude toward the legitimate. aspirations of Chinese- Nationalism so clearly laid down in the Memorandum upon Chinese, policy issued by His Majesty's Government last month. On the contrary conversations are in progress at Hankow and Peking which, if successful, will go far toward implementing the conces- sions which His Majesty's Gov- ernment is willing to make with the object of placing British rela- tions with China upon an equit. able and, it is hoped, fautually profitable basis. His Majesty's Government trusts that these conversations will lead to a friend. My settlement of all questions in

dispute:"

A further Cabinet meeting was held to-day at which, it is under stood, the Chinese situation was

A Mistake.

The "Saturday Review" also refers to the British Memoran- dum expressing the opinion that one mistake whereanent was. that its issue was too long delayed and that this can only be remedied by uriwavering fidelity to the policy of moderation.-Reuter."

AMERICAN MOVE.

Why Minister Was Ordered Back.

Washington, Jan. 21..

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Counsel for the plaintiff stated that the Registrar of Friendly So.. cieties had been asked to give his

Of the above sum $37.389,000 represents forcible retentions made by local authorities without the consent of the Central Gov-| erument and $10,283,000: reten-

tral Government.

jed, inter alia, to his much decision on the issue, and the Re-tions with the consent of the Cen criticised speech at Bradford registrar had given judgment that The amount of revenue retain- garding China and said that the the objects which were complained does not include revenue, re- Government had adopted a policy ed of as being political were nottained by the Kwangtung and for which Bright and Cobden had political within the meaning of Kansu authorities. The former been hounded but of the House of the Trades Union law..

not only prevented the re-opening Commons 70 years ago, namely, Plaintiff denied the plea of the of the Canton and Swatow offices, whilst doing their utmost to pro-defendant Union that the decision but caused a closure at Fakho. tect British lives and property to of the Registrar. having been At the end of the year the extend to China full recognition sought and obtained in accordance whole revenue was being retain- of national rights and make with Trades Union law, the mated by local authorities except The growing seriousness of justice instead of force the basister was res judicata,

part, from Shansi, Changliu and anti-foreign demonstrations and of our trading arrangements Mr. Justice Eve found for de. Shantung. rioting in China are the reason there. He hoped that Liberals fendant. He held that the The actual amount released for given for ordering Mr. MacMur would give the Foreign Secretary legislature contemplated that a the general purposes of the Chin- ray, the. U.S. Minister, to return their utmost help against attacks matter of this kind should be ese. Government amounted to to Peking-Reuter.

of evil counsellors He added: determined by the Registrar of $8,868,000 compared with 82,-- "When I said something about Friendly Societies. It did not 936,000 in 1925. China two months ago, it was contemplate that a member of a The sum of $9,072,000 was paid treason, but now it is the Govern Trades Union, having failed to to the account of foreign obliga- ment's policy. Then I simply convince the Registrar, could re-tions secured by salt. The year- urged, in specific terms, that the sort to the Courts. The Legislay service of the Reorganisation Washington proposals should be ture as a rule discouraged inter- Loan of 1913 was paid by the Salt put into operation. I did not ference by the Court in the Administration and subsequently

domestic administration of cor-[refunded by the Customs. porations and similar bodies. It Owing to the prevail also recognised that a dividing thg conditions, the reserve line between social and politicall at the group Banks could matters would be very indistinct.not be maintained at the usual. A distinction must be decided by $7,000,000, but at the end of the the Registrar of Friendly. Socie year amounted to $4,850,000.

POSTTION IN HANKOW.

Serious Development Reported.

Peking, Jan. 22.

A private wire from Han- how says that the situation haa developed seriously and that 1,000 British and American men are being evacuated.

Up to the present there is no official confirmation-Reuter.

MEETING IN SHANGHAI,

Plea for Propaganda at Home.

Shanghai, Jan. 22.

A largely attended meeting of British subjects was held this evening which fully supported the plea of Mr. Bruce Lockhart for propaganda in Britain with

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London, Jan. 21.

Mr. Winston Churchill is re turning to London as soon as pos sible in order to participate in the Ministerial consultations to be held next week in connection with the, situation n China.

Mr. Churchill Intended to visit Egypt, but it is understood that hia visit has been abandoned.--- Reuter.

China.

Those present were asked to take steps to inform the people at Home of "the real state of affairs.

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in China," the suggestion being know then that the Government. that leading Shanghai residents was preparing & Memorandum: should draw up a considered advocating that course: neither statement which should be sent to did the Tory jourals."-Reuter.. the Press, Parliamentarians, and

Appeal for Unity. others.

"Rugby, Jan..21. During the course of the pro- Mr. Lloyd George last night ceedings a missionary stated that said it was the business of there were many missionaries Liberalism to sink all partisan. who did not agree with the Na-ship and to support the Foreign. tional Christian Council-Reuter. Secretary in the pursuit of his policy, which was liberal.-- British Wireless Service..

EARLIER NEWS.

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The result of the case was loud- ly cheered by the conference of Trades Union Executives who were dealing with the action of NEW YEAR CRIME. the General Council of the Trades Union Congress in regard to the general strike.-British Wireless Service.

STRIKE ECHO.

APPROVAL OF TU.C. ACTION.

POLICE EXERCISE SPECIAL. VIGILANCE.

FLYING SQUAD OUT.

To cope with possible crime to. ward the end of the Chinese year; special vigilance is being main- tained by the Police.

Detectives of the Criminal In- London Jan. 21. vestigation Department are out on

At the Trade Union Confer-patrols and the Flying Squad (ofi ence, on a card vote 2,840,000 volunteer motor-cyclists) is per- against 1,095,000 endorsed the forming street search duty by action of the General Council night. and approved its report.--Reuter.

Miner's Amendment.

Shortly after ten o'clock last night, a young Chinese dressed in European clothes reported at the Central Station that he had been Ragby, Jan. 21...

slapped an the face by one of a By a large majority the con posse of the Flying Squad In ference of the Executives of Wellington Street.. On the re Unions affiliated to the Trades turn of the Volunteers from duty, Tampering With Cables.

Union Congress carried a resolu an identification parade was held London, Jan. 21. Chang Teo-lin to Fight Bolshevism.

The "Daily Telegraph" learns tion supporting the action of the and investigations are proceeding. London, Jan. 21. that Mr. Chen's telegraphic aub General Council of the Congress Chang Tso-lin has cabled to ordinates at Hankow have ex-in calling off the general strike London, Jan. 21. the "Daily News:" "I will fight tended their frregularities from of last May.

The Miners Federaton had Congratulating the Govern-Bolshevism to the end and I am Press messages to Diplomatic,

willing to make all kinds of and says that, there have been moved an amendment that the re-the result that the Police are ask sacrifices." It is reported that obvious attempts to tamper by ports made by the General Coun ing for exemplary sentences, in- his co-operation with the Canton-mutilation, or deliberate delay cil justifying its action and the cluding the birch.

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POLICY SUMMED UP,

Warning to the Cantonese.

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TERMS VERY MODERÁTO Sonsultation Free.

of December 18, the "Spectator"

A Chinese who was deported says that it is certain that the

Sir Miles Lampson and Mr. Federation censuring the General for ten years was arrested yes Government intends to continue

O'Malley; also, it de believed be. Council should be submitted to terday. He was the thirteenth to along the present lines, but it

London, Jan. 21.

tween Hankow, Shanghai and the vote of members of the come back since January 1 and points out that the problem of

The first photographs received London the British Government's Unions. This amendment was Mr. R. E. Lindsell imposed sen Shanghai is very different from

from Hankow since the outbreak fresh instructions had taken an ruled out of order by the stand tence of six months hard labour Hankow,

Mring Orders Committee as the with 10 strokes of the birch (or a of the troubles appeared in a undue time to reach London evening paper after an O'Malley; and lest they should ground that the conference of the further three months if medically adventurous journey. The pic-not have not have reached him in Trades Union Executives had unit).

Two Robberies in Same Place. fures were rushed by a Chinese their original form, recourse has given the Council a mandate for a

Following a report that a high. SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG coolie to the quayside, then by a been had to safer though more general strike and such confer

ence should decide the endorse-way robbery had been committed KONG FOR JAN., 1927. fast steamer to the western coast circuitous routes-Reuter

ment or otherwise of the action on Thursday on the Taun Wan of the United States, carried The Foochow Outrage. ^

Madrid, Jan. 21, 2 taken by the Council in calling Road (which leads out of Greater across the States by successive:

(Standard Time of the 120th- lepe by air, then shipped to The news of the decision to off the strike,

Kowloon), a cigarette hawker in-

Meridian, East of Greenwich) Mr. J. R. Clynes, former La-formed the Police yesterday that New York in the captain's special send a cruiser to Shanghai ja con- care. The steamer arrived at tained in a communiqué, which bour Minister; closed the pro- he had also been attacked. Plymouth at dawn. The pictures states that the Government has ceedings with a conciliating After disposing of his wares he were rushed ashore aboard a fast carefully examined the situation speech in which he pleaded for was walking back to Pak Hung motor boat, then by car to a field, in China and the position of the sinking of all diferences from Tsun Wan when three men from whence they were flown at Spanish subjects there. Official British Wireless Service

The "Spectator" sums up the present policy as:-

Firstly To avoid any conflict with the various armies engaged in the Chinese civil war.

Secondly-To rely tentatively. on Shanghal's ability to look after its own safety from mob ThirdlyTo have enough ships handy with landing parties if the perll of Shanghai becomes worse than seems likely.

violence..

a speed of 110 miles an hour to Croydon; after which a motor car took the pictures to Fleet Street. Reuter.

Meantime there are no doubts that further efforts are being made to convince the Cantonese Government of the simple truth that Great Britain is anxious to go very far along the road of conciliation, but she cannot give kol what she is ready to give if she are – violence, « unreason, rigue,

Lloyd George, Explaină,

Jan, 21 Lloy address at the

information has been received t confirming the pillaging of the Spanlah Orphanage and churches

at Foochow the assassination of o over, 20, calldren at the Orphan- age and the losting of rekidance dží

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