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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1927.

FRESH HOPE.

(Continued from Page 1.)

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THE CHINA MAIL.

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AT THE STAR.

"THE DENIAL TO-DAY TO SATURDAY,

Shanghal Jan. 27, He charged Mr. Chen, with mis The British políty In China is The Punjabi arrived this morn-representing our polley, in which supported by the "Echo de Paris, ing from Hong Kong-Koutor. there was no aggression but a gon-which declares that except the "Peking, Jan. 26. uine desire to co-operate with Japanese, Aalatic people do not ap There are many indications that China in all hor legitimate aspira-pear to have the faculty of "crgand Marshal Chang Tso-in will be tions, to see her prosperous, but eation. If the Chinese succeeded be seen from the British Memoron-elected" President shortly after a determination to see that the lives in destroying the European elvihaa

him" that, the Government is most the Now Year.-Reuter.

of our subjects were protected.. tion they would have nothing to

The Dental" is abadlutely frea -desirous of, promoting a friendly No naval wireless messages wore Mr. Chen mistakes his own posi put in its place but would merely the stage play, "The Square Pog."

settlement of outstanding difleul-received over-night other than one tion.

Hobart "Our rights in China, like founder mong the ruins. It Is, by Lewis "Beach. It's a Liew with the Chinese and is ready from Shanghai which stated that those in other countries, are found therefore to be hoped that at vital Henley production: and it has to make berni vencessions ag

od upon treaties given by trosty points like Shanghai a lesson win Claire Windsor, William Hainos, foreshadowed in the Memorandum position was unchanged.

and Government concession and be administered to the plundering Robert. Agnew. Emily

Edward Connelly, Lucilla Ricksen, Fitzroy, the great trade built up on this mob, who vacantly stammer Naivia Ogden, Bert Roach, Billy will not only beneft Britain but is tionalist slogans, Great Britain is equally essential for the benet of the only power which has definitely Bugene and many others in the cast The picture deals with the good China."-Router.

decided on action. If her troops old days when the lato Theodore do not arrive too late she will be Roosevelt was rough riding, balloon able to congratulate herself that

sisevon were ballooning, Dr. Park- fsha has served humanity,”

hurst was cleaning up New York, and everybody was thinking what an awful place the world was and never dreaming what a delight to be

If it inds that the Chinese also desire a friendly settlement and aro prepared to conduct conversations | with this object.

The British Government's pur- pose unhappily is made dimcult of realisation by the internal dissen- sions dividing the Chinese, but the)

seek friendly settlement

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SAFETY MEASURES.

United Sintes. Nationals.

has

Mutual Interests.

Rugby, Jan. 26. Washington. Jan, 22.

Further reference to British The government is hastily pre-

The Gaulois criticises. Amer! Government is striving to overcome paring to evacuate all Americans in policy in China, was made last can aloofness" and contends that this dimculty and will continue to China should the present crisis con- night by Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister, by refusing to ratify the Treaty of

President of the Board of Tryde.Versailles, the United States tinue. Merchant vessels are being chartered to carry the refugees to He said the whole aim of the Brimade any practical settlement of tish Government's policy in China the war impossible and has exposed he Philippinus and to Hawali.

the official spokeman of the was one of peace, trade and Europe to the double peril of Rus- White House to-day averred that operation. Its pofley had been sian Bolshevism and Asiatle anti-

stated, and understood: America would continue in its clearly

Foreigniam. farts to carry out its dreements throughout the world, and had with Chinn. He added that Minis been fully approved by all sections offer MacMurray had been ordered in this country. We were anxious

ful place it was going to turn out

"But disorders which are the natural concomitant of civil war

"The Denial" is absolutely froo and the dangers they threaten to

from the Revolutionary Influence. foreigners engaged in legitimate

It was written under the Spanish| and purely peaceful pursuits of

War canned boëf inspiration. It commerce oblige the Government to

French Policy.

has all the flavour of the old days—| Farts, Jan. 26. with a kick that has been removed take necessary steps for the dis charge of their primary duty

"Le Journal says that French entirely from the new days. It affording protection to the lives and back to Peking because of the to negotiate in a generous spirit persons of British nationals so hrave danger" to American in with China, but there was a duty policy in Chinn is unchanged. The deals with the time when some per sons now alive were standing on only thing to foresee, is the necṣa-

street corners watching a big.i zaxed,

The movement of troops terests in the Chinese capital and laid on us to protect the lives of

sity of confronting dangers which Eritish subjects and to protect might perhaps threaten has only this purpose in, view, Lewhere in the nation.

French clumsy collection of iron work snort Router

The marines now at Guam have their legitimate interests if that citizena in case of local unrest.and sneeze down the avenue, and Fordigny Secretary's Letter. been ordered to go to Manila to be were forced on us.

Referring to the manifesto issued Absolute reserve will be observed saying "Ha Ha! Those autome- bilead Horses'll always be good) Rugby, Jan. 26. nearer to China in case of an even-

regarding movements of regular A letter has hea adcrossett on tnality which would call them into this week by Mr. Chen in whichroops. However, if local unreat enough for me!"" behalf of Sir Austen Chamberlain service.

The Urilter States Consut portaliat aime" of the British dangers the French Concession Secretary for Foreign Affaira, to the National Executive of the General Mr. Gauss in Shanghai Minister. he said. "The British Shanghal, our agents should pro- Babour Party ragading the situa- has sent to all known Americans Empire does not desire to extendflect French lives and interests by here an appeal to list themselves its borders by one single inch in means in their power.-Reater.

HANKOW INCIDENT. The letter refers to the Memoran- and their dependants at the ensay quarter of the world. "There mon British policy i13. China late, romanticated to the Powers at the

tion in China.

seen

or

reference was made to the "Im

Mob and Finance Minister.

Shanghai, Jag. 26.

the

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"The Denial" in an epic of an in-

There were lots: teresting period.

of other interesting items that have been embalmed in this enthrallingly interesting photoplay.

PROGRESS IN AVIATION.

is nothing of aggression, nothing of imperialism, in it. There is in Peking Peaceful.

it a gonnine will for pence. "'- end of December, and provends:

Poking, Jan. 21. From this you will have

Hitherto there have been no signs gencine desire to co-operate with anti-China In all Wer legitimate aspira-

Rugby, Jan. 26. that His Majesty's Government have of disturbances, strikes

A hakow message of January

Three English firms are building every desire to promote a friendly foreign feeling in Peking but the tions, and a genuine desire to see

Nationalist Minister oferaplanes with a view to competing The settlement of the outstanding authorities are taking precautions. her prosperous. But there is, and 23. stalpsy Culties with the Chinese and are It is believed that the Fengtien must be a determination te ace rendy to make herad concessions ifuthorities are determined to pre that the lives of British subjects Finance, Mr. T. V. Soong, narrowly for the Schneider Cap,, which will

Italy in the present holder. they and the Chinese also desirerent trouble. Double guards with and their interests are protected esenped assault to-day, when a debe held in September in Vally, as Successful tests in the use of a friendly settlement and are presed byonets are posted outside Our rights in China. like those of legation of employees of pared to conduct einversations with Reuters and many other foreign re-other countries, are founded on Peking-Hankow Railway culled on

Fidence. is object.

while picked patrols treaties and Government Coneca him, threatening to strike, unless one of the largest nero engines in two the world, the "Typhoon"" buve just Qn those Treaty rights" a they immediately received:

The engine has eix The purpose of the British march around the streets all night sions

cylinders, developing 955 horse- Government is unhappily made long with orders ruthlessly to sup-Kreat trade has been built wp, not months' wages due to them, also taken place.

for the benefit of this country only double wages at China New Year. s more difficult of realisation by the press disturbers of the peace.

internal dissensiohs. 'nt present Meanwhile the American authori-bat also essential for the benefit Mr. Soong addressed the workers power.

Built by Beardmore and Com- The interests of the und urged them to return. to their dividing the Chinese, but the Brities have warned their nationals of China. Lish Government are striving to that the signal of trouble in the day Chinese, and even of Chinese Na-Eomes, but the workers, infuriated.pany, it will, it is estimated, drive the Minister's nearly five tona, at 146 miles an overtime this difficulty and will time will be a Bite Pater below the ionalism, are one with Britain and attempted to seize him, and only an aeroplane fully-londed. weighing continue to seek a friendly settle Stars and Stripes on the Legation the British Empire."--British Wire-refrained when

secretary cried. "You cannot com-hour, and give a range of over 900- ment. But the disorders which are radio tower and at night six redless Service.

Imit such an indignity to a Minis-miles at an altitude of 20,000 fees. the natural.concomitant of civil lights. On receipt of this warning

ter, whereupon they seizer the British Wireless Service. war and the dangers which they Americans threaten to foreigners engaged in

At the first business sitting of ceretury and two members of the legitimate and partly peaceful pur

the Assembly, a motion by Mr. Minister's bodyguard, and carried suits of commerce oblige the

Iyengar, leader of the Indian Na-them off to the union headquarters. Government in take such steps as

tional Congress, for adjournment-Reuter. are necessary for the discharge of their primary duty of affording pro- Lection to the lives of British nationals an engaged. The move-

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pose in view.British Wireless Servlet.

SHANGHAT'S DANGER.

must concentrate at three given points, from which they will be escorted to the Legution.

India and China.

New Delhi Jan. 26.

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of the House ta disenst the nation

Foochow Riots Sequel,

Peking, Jan. 26.

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DUKE OF YORK'S TOUR

Rugby, Jun. 289 On the arrival of the Duke and

Re Duchess of York aboard the nown at Cristobal yesterday, the

After un ex- battleship Arkansa change of salutes, the Arkansas escorted her to the entrance just after dawn.

PATHETIC EPISODE.

of the Government in sending In- Foreign Boy's Funeral.

A message from Foochow says dian troops to China, without con- sulting the legislature, was opposed General Ho Ying-chin has arrested Awed by L mother's grief, aby the home member. Subsequent 200 alleged anti-foreign rioters ment of troops has only this pur-chinese moh looked on in silencey the President read a message connected with the recent distur-vessel was met by the United States

ins the body of a 13-yours-old for from the Govergor

General di bances, and executed ten.

Pour the of the American eign hoy was laid to rest in the allowing any discussion. on thei International Cemetery at Hankow ground that it was detrimental to women and children in Foochow

district lave now evacuated.

The Last Wednesday morning.

public interests.

The Duke and Duchess were on The dead boy was Ronald Davis.

Sir H. Blackett introduced three withdrawal of the remainder

deck, and witnessed a fine display son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. H. Davis, currency and two steel protection progressing-Reuter.

Off to China. Ronald was killed in a lift accident Rills.

by 25 United States aeroplanes, and He stated that the bill to in Hankow last Monday.

London, Jan. 26.

on landing the Duke inspected a The enblish a gold standard currency Amid stirring scenes of enthus guard of honour which was drawn Reuter leams that the China As funeral was to have been held then constitute a Reserve Bank was

in the s.s. "Minnesota" left Ports-up on shore. The Royal party also sociation, which is in close contact following day but was delayed by the most liberal in finance ever with the Foreign Oflee, has repre-mob activities and violence.

offered to India, accorded by the mouth this morning for China with visited the locks and spillway at sented to the Government the grave Unmindful of the threatening 1917 declaration, and would enora battalion of murines and a few Gatun.-British Wireless Service. dangers with which Shanghai may Chinese crowds, the sorrowing little mously add to the importance and members of the Air Force and the be fured in certain eventualities. avalcade slowly wound its way to influence of India's position, in the Navy...

The Association is satisfied with the cemetery on Wednesday morn-financial councils of the world. the steps taken to protect Britishing. Outside stood sullen members Hfe and property, but is understood of the mob.

China: Association ViewN.

Eendim, Jan. 26.

Sir. Purshotamidas Thakurdug held that a pure, unalloyed Reserve

pre-

ESCAPE FROM PRISON. to Have made recommendations" In The Rev. Littel, paying no heed Bank on western lines was

London, Jan. 10. connection with the negotiations at to the Chinese, conducted the ceremature, and asked for an assurance

The words of a suered Hankow, on the outcome of which mony.

Edward Dawson, who escaped of introduction of gold currency if foreign rights in other parts of hymn rose on the morning the Assembly desired it the moment from Wandsworth Prison. was China will depend

Softly they sang it. The Association believes that the the Chingae melted away. Government is fully, alive to the imheartbroken mother was led from portance of the ashes at stake. the, grave, no taunts or insults The resumption of business at being fung after her by. Chinese Hankow is interpreted favourably benenuntered.

in the beef that the step **** taken with the full knowledge and

approval of Mr. O'Malley.

It is felt, however, that Mr. Eugene Chen's ability to keep his promises and control the extremists is doubtful, while the ability of the Cantonese to obtain control Northern China is regarded as far from proved-Reuter."

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One by one the gold reserve, was suficient-found to-day in Wandsworth

EARLIER MESSAGES.

Comment on Mr. Chen's Manifesto.

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Casual ward and taken back to prison suffering from a badly, in- jured ankle.

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RUSSIAN TRAIN DISASTER.

Moscow, Jan. 10. A fast train was deralled 95 kilometres from Moscow. Six- teen persons were killed and 26 injured.

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The German Cabinet formulated Instructions for General von Powels and Secretary of Legation Forster, entrusted with the settlement of the remaining disarmament questions.

Indian Press Comment.

Bombay, Jan. 26. The Nationalist papers' view that] troops should not be sent from in-) dia to China is not shared by the

The Investigation Commission re- The German Consular estimates "Times of India, which considers for 1927 provide for the establish ported favourably on the planned it the plain, irresistible duty of the ment of new German Consulates at free zone in the Constantinople har Government to secure protection for Curitiba, Florianopolis; Windhoek, bour and urged the appropriation the International Settlement of

Palermao. Bergen. Sevilla, Soera- of a space sufficient to enable thei Shanghai so long as its security de-baya, Turin, Trapezunt and Atlanta. erection of factories. London, Jan. 26.

pends on existing treaties. The "Daily Telegraph" cites num

A there is a large Indian com- erous historic events to disprove munity in Shanghai, and very im- Mr. Eugene Chen's "fantastic disportant Indian commercial intereste tortion of the truth" in his recent there, it is just and proper that manifesto. It remarks on M2: troops from India should share this Chen's omission of any reference essential duty. Talk of war with to the British declaration of polley China is nonsense, when he talks of negotiation of

The "Indian Daily Mall" thinks treaty and cognate questions on protests against sending a contin basis of economic equality, though gent to China are not well advised K well aware that s far as as the prompt despatch" of "a" con- with whom he had a long convert in ti concerned he is pushing tingent may prevent further aggra- sation on the situation in China at the open door,

vation of conditions in China, and Reuter.

it concludes by saying that the bo the means of promoting a pacific ivilmad treatment of British ationals, in condition for embark-

GENERAL ITEMS.

The Pope and China.

Rome, Jan. 25,

The Foue gave an audience to M. Witner, Apostolie Vicar of Chofan.

Melbourne, Jan. 26.

The Acting Premier, Mr. Page, Lise una civilised discussion with has stated that no request for as

sistance in China has been received

from Britain.-Reuter.

醜你

London, Jan. 26,

settlement. Reuter.

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Australia's Attitude.

Melbourne, Jan. 26.

ns: reverament claiming authority The Federal Cabinet a discussed in any part of China.

the question of China and decided

Al mattere stand Mr. Chen asks that it was unnecessary for the too much, to say the least, in re-Commonwealth to take any action prins ma to assume that such a present. Reuter,

entrat in either assured or in-

The hundreds of application made by ex-officers and officers' inde ''ar

the Reserve for employment in Chind have ted, the War Office to announce that such are not re quired. Reuter.

Gabinet Ministea Views.

French Comment.

Paris, January 26. France is intézeely interested in the uninterrupted flow of British Sir Cunliffe Lister, in a speech Naval and Military forces towards

Lon "o". Jan. 26.

at Stenmore, Midlox, referring China.

TS-

London, Jan. 26. to Mr. Chen's manifesto, laid down The Temps," discussing the Twenty-six R.A.S.C. lorries and three conditions on which Britain O'Malley-Chen negotiations, drivers have loft Woolwich for would readily and generously remarks that Mr. Chen forgets that' Cantor is not yet mistress of the Birkenhead on route to China-view the position. AAN Reuter.

Firstly, wo are prepared to situation and is unqualifed to 2nd Suffolks at Singapore. negotiate in goodwill and good spank for the whole of China. The Singapore, Jan. 26. faith, provided goodwill and good paper is of opinion that no useful The Second Suffolks have arrived faith exist on both sides.

negotiations can be undertaken ex here and are proceeding to Shang. Secondly, we must deal with cept by a single Government repre bal on Friday,--Reuter.

authorities capable to carry out senting unified China London, Jan. 26.

their undertaking,"

The Journal des Dabata” is of Thirdly, we must be assured that opinion that concerted action by the. is preparing a general hospital, in modifying our present rights we Powers is essential to terminate the feld ambulance, and field hygienic can secure, protection for the lives Chinese anarchy and recommends section for the treatment of infec- of Britishers and their legitimate the Powers to support Chang Tso "tious diseases, for, China.

interosteko ahal din and so bring home to the Chin

He added: "Ws can go far in such less that it is not in their Interest negotiations but it is impossible to to relapse into Bolshevism, but to concede to viclence, whether: mooi romain on good terms with civilised

Furope. violence..or organised violence.jika

The R.A.M.C. Depot at Crookham

Colonel E. Ryan is in command

of the general hospital

A field bakery of the R.AS.C. is also under orders.Reuter.

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