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'NEGOTIATIONS IMMINENT
Leading Brigade to Be Heat Hong Kong?
MENACE TO SHANGHAL
CROWN DROPS THE CASE.
London, Feb. 8.
Newly-Arrived Troops Mr. Coolidge Not to Seek
Re-Election?
"STRAWS IN THE WIND.
New York, Feb. 9. The State has abandoned the officially that, in accordance with
That President Coolidge will prosecution of Forde and Down.atructions received from Home, not snek re-election for La P ing in connection with the Drum, the 2nd Battalions, the Darba sidenc, in 1928 the opinion ex- Light Infantry and the Glouces pressed in a speech by Dr. Butler, calogher cinema fire. Labour Leader And Our Relations With Russia. It was stated that the object tershire Regiments, which arrived President of Columbia University of the prosecution has been at-here on Monday and Tuesday by who opined that it would be fatal tained by the warning publicly the 5.3. "Takliwa" and the s.8. for the Republicans to raise a
"Vasna," given through the steps taken
are leaving by these third tarm issue. steamers for Shanghai early this Dr. Butler declared that one of the deepest and most persistent afternoon.
are the Arst of the convictions of the American troops ordered to China from people is that no President should other parts of the Empire to pro-hold office. thrice.
An important statement regarding Britain and China was made by the Premier in the House of Commone yesterday during a debate
on the Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne.
Mr. Baldwin, who reviewed the vital facts of the situation, point ed out the danger arising out of the efforts of those in China who would like to push us into fighting.
He then dealt with the difficulties of the British position, and enlarged upon the policy of the Government in seeking to overcome those difficulties.
The whole tone of the statement is clear, direct, and forceful, and with the Cabinet resolution Mr. Baldwin quoted, gives a succinct review of the position to-day.
TRADE UNION BILL
Sole Object To Bring About Reform's.
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Rugby, Feb. 8. The Debate on the King's Speech was opened by Major Oliver Stunley Conservative. He said that the proposal for the delition and
saw shortly before the Boxer trou- bles. The danger was not only from mobs in Shanghai If that were the only danger it might be that such forces as had been ac- cumulated there internationally to- gether with the local forces would be sufficient.
Dangers of a Massacre.
Reuter
Forty-seven lives were lost
in a cinema are a Drumcollagher, in County Limerick. The build
TOWED TO PORT.'
Liner Loses All Her Oil Fuel:
These
ceed to Shanghai. The 5/2.Pun Mr. Coolidge's, common sense jabis Regiment, the vanguard of would lead him to announce his the Shanghai Defence Force, ar-unwillingness to stand when the rived in Shanghal from Hong proper time came. Kong on January 28,
Dr. Butler stated that farm re- Yesterday, the. Durhams and flief and foreign policy would be Gloucester's "the Durham's with the main issues in the presidential Halifax, Feb. 8. -
He declared that no. a detachment of Indian troops) campaign.. The United States liner "Pre-marched through, a part of Kow one who was not frankly "wet" sident Harding" was brought in
loon on disembarkation.
}would stand a chance. by three tugs, the fuel supply 'hav- ing been exhausted owing to leak- ing oil tanka,
The tugs picked up the liner helpless twenty miles ont..
The crew were then chopping up liatch combings to provide fuel to cook food for the shiver- ing passengers.-Reuter.
ing was of wood. The fire start- The fearful possibility showned in the operator's box, close to
NAVAL WIRELESS NEWS,
A Strike of House Boys at Ichang.
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The following wireless mess. ages were received overnight. by the local naval authorities:
A large "commemorative" de. amendment of the law regarding at Hankow was that if bloodshed the only exit, There was a wild dnatration was held at Ichang!
yesterday... industrial disputes threatened no had begun one might have had fight to escape from the blazing Troops continue to leave for vital aims of trade unionism Chinese troops fighting that mob building and terrible scenes were destinations down-river: which had An essential part|which might easily have led to a witnessed. The Coroner's jury Martial law has been proclaim to play izz the modern massacre of the white inhabitants. found that the fire was caused by fed in the Ichang area and all pass- industrial state. Ils object would Small populations of foreigners
a lighted candle falling on expos be to support and assist the move.
ed: films. ment for self-reform. Reform was
The jury found the necessary and this could only be
operator guilty of negligence in achieved if the proposed legislation.
leaving the films exposed, and were recognised as fair and unbias
held that there was carelessness ed. The Conservative members
on the part of the promoter in approached the matter in no light-
leaving a lighted candle on the hearted spirit, for they recognised
table. Prosecution followed in the dangers, 'But they believed the
the Central Criminal Court in legislation to be essential.
Dublin of Patrick Brennan, Wi
am Ford and Patrick Downing, owner, lessee and operator, respec- tively.
the the
Labour Leader's. Criticism. Mr. Ramsay MacDonalá,. Labour Leader. criticised paucity of the Government's pro gramme, particularly the omission to mention the Poor Law reform factory legislation or the extensionis of the franchise,
Referring to the hope of indus- trial peace expressed in the King's Speech. Mr. MacDonald declared that nobody could be under any delusion that if the Government in- aisted on raising the controversy of trade union legislation, it was go- ing to make for industrial peace. If the Government were wise would let this matter alone.
Germany and the League.
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The statement regarding the ad-
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DEBATE TO-MORROW. The Opposition To Move An Amendment.
London, Feb. 8.
The Opposition will move an amendment to the address relat ing to Chine on Thursday when Sir Austen Chamberlain will make an exhaustive statement and a full debate will follow. . Reuter.","
Debate in the Lords.
"London Feb. 8. The House of Lords has adopt- ed the Address and will hold a debate on China to-morrow on
Lord the motion of
Parmoor (Labour)-Router.
could be, evacuated from a place
Brenan was found not guilty, and the jury disagreed as regards Ford and Downing.]
OBITUARY.
HONG KONG LAD AT OXFORD.
MR. ARTHUR DENYS JUPP.
ANOTHER MEETING.
Mr. Chen and Mr. O'Malley Confer Again.
Hankow, Feb. 8. Following a 2-hour meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Eugene Chen and Mr. O'Malley met again
this morning.
While Dr. Butler disclaimed direct information, significance is attached to the fact that he spent the week-end at the White House.. -Reuter's American Service.
Castle" has sailed for China. Reuter.
NATIONALIST ORDER.
The Protection of British Lives.
Renewed instructions in the form of a definite official order have been issued by the Provin cial Government to all subordin ate organisations, to assure pro- tection for the lives and properties of British residents in this pro- vince, According to the "Canton Gazette, the order saya imbar alla
It is, of course, necessary for ue! to plax for the early resumption of missionary schools esatblished It is learned that they are by the British in the various pro examining the position created.
by Mr. Chen's statement refusing Vinces, according to our original ing to sign. the agreement while plan for educational indeperi- British forces are concentrating dence, but before definite mea at Shanghai, with A view to sures can be decided by the Göy- ascertaining whether the differnment in this case, it will be ab culty can be surmounted.solutely improper for any persons. to make any movement directed at these schools.
Furthermore the lives and pro perties of the British residents
Reater.
ing steamers are required to stopf The many friends of Mr. and for military inspection.
Hike Hankow, but not from Shang- Mrs. J A. Jupp (Mr. Jupp is A strike of houss-boys at in the various provinces are under hal. There were too many, partner in the firm of John D. Ichang is expected to take effect the protection of the Government,
China was in a state of civil war Humphroys and Son) will sym from to-morrow.
and consequently the local author- and that was what we had to re-pathise with thera in the loss of
MORE WORK FOR NAVY.
Warships to Watch Events In
Spies Shot.
'miaxion of Germany into the
The situation at Ichang for the ities should assure them every League of Nations would be cepted with pleasure on all sides of complete security might be obtain Kong born boy, who passed away within the Concession has been opposed to Imeprialism, and have member when it was suggested that their son, Arthur Denys a. Hong present remains the game, Leave possible protection, as we are only the Honse
Germany's admissioned by assurances. Assurances was the fruit of years of patient could be given perfectly bona fide Laowing and watering, and the whole and intended to be bona fide, but House would hope it would add to funtil we were clear that the op- the stability and security of Europe |portunity had passed for the neigh-]; and to the authority of the League bourhood of Shanghai to be a fight, of Nations itself.
ing ground between the various na The Position in China.
tional forces in China in their civil Turning to China, Mr. Mac-war, it could not be said that dan Donald criticised the policy of ger to the European and Japanese sending troops to Shangbai. He nationals had passed at Shanghai. contended that it had increased our Mabs and Shanghai's Wealth. difficulties. He asked whether Mr. At Hankow one of the difficulties Eugene Chen had ever been ap-had been that the Nationalist Army proached with the idea of getting had either lacked the will or the
Portugal.
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"Concerning the above, a reso-
granted to officers and ratings are no enmity towards any private being landed at the Bund for the individual.
Please make this point clear to purposes of obtaining exercise.
all people, and instruct all your The execution by the Chinese subordinates to take action ac at Kiuklang of men convicted of cordingly." being spies caused considerable excitement and crowds were wit-lution has been passed by our The cruiser "Comus" is goingnessed running along the Bund Commission at its 12th meeting that a circular instruction be issu- to Lisbon and the destroyers yesterday forenoon. "Windsor" and "Westminster"
Two Platoons were landed fromed to all organisations under the British ships to ascertain the control of the Provincial Govern cause of the excitement and these ment, and this has been approved tical Council. You are therefore cident.
Gibraltar. Feb. 8.
are going to Oporto to protect British interests. Reuter.
(Yesterday's cables stated that
security from him regarding the power, or both, to control their Portuguese "Government. troops were later withdrawn without by the Canton Branch, of the Polt
situation at Shanghal,
He believed it was possible by iudleicus handling to get the Hankow agreement signed and if it were signed what better security for our people in Shanghai could there be?
mobs. Much more, might an unor- ganfsed force fail to control such forces as might be let loose in a' city of the size of Shanghai and of its wealth, if combinations of un happy and evil circumstances were let loose.
and aeroplanes were bombarding Oporto following the revolt of a section of the garrison.)
at Christ Church, Oxford, where he had commenced his duties as a He invited the Premier to state We have sent a force which we law tutor,USA that if the negotiations could be have been advised by all our ad-
Mr. Jäpp. Jnr. who was 24 reopened the troops would be divert visers would be necessary to der ed on the ground that the reason fond our people in the International years of age, received his educa- for sending them had been obli- Concession if danger should arise tion at Brazenose College, Ox- térated.
of a real struggle to capture the ford
Mr and Mrs. J. A. Jupp re- Arising out of the Chinese posi-Concession and to murder the in-
mob to-cently arrived in "Hong Kong tion there was the question of Bri habitants on the part of tish relations with Russia. There sether with troops, whether they from Home. had been rumours recently that happened to be troops that have those who wished to break of re- come into Shanghal from besten armies or whether they happen to fations with Russia had bad: some
victorious army. accession to their strength. He bo troops of a naked the Premier whether he con- Such a force as we are sending to The official, weather forecast for China had gone there for the pur- all local districts until noon to pose of protection of life and for morrow 18-N.E. winds, fresh
overcast some drizzle, nothing else." AN
templated any changs in the policy towards Russisk
LA ̈ War Party in China.......... The Premier, replying said he would not speak at length on the subject of China Because this would be debated on Thursday, when the Foreign Secretary, would make a full statement
But he pointed out that one of the difficulties in the situation was that there were elements at work fo China which desired to push un fato gilfing. Those who were inf La position of responsibility could İSTVÍRÁSA: great. DoBalbilitas that
appearancet in China. reminded thokm of the
hat they
Cabinet Resolution Text.
WEATHER FORECAST.
At 11:15 am: to-day the Observa tory reported:--Pressure has
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A further 80 missionaries are instructed to further notify your to leave Chunking down-river on subordinates to this effect." Thursday.
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"A large number of troops have arrived at Wuhu from down-river.
BRITAIN'S PROPOSALS. Peking Plays The Waiting Game.
PHILOSOPHERS.
The "British In China.
"The British in China are. philosophical. Until the shots begin to fly in their own town they do not unduly worry. It Peking, Feb. 8.
must be recognised, however, that It is unofficially but reliably re- the evacuation of Hankow is the ported that the Cabinet. to-day worst blow for years from Bri- discussed Britain's latest pro-
tain's point of view. posals and decided not to reply thereto until the British reply to the Note regarding the despatch of troops. Reuter
The Fremier read to the House, cressed considerably over" cántral|_ the following resolution yesterday Japan, moderately over NE, and In Cabinet embodying the poller of BW.. Japan and adghtly over the the Government, Loochoom It bas decreased slight
"That the general policy of the by from Formosa to Shanghai and Government should be based on | Hong Kong and is nearly stationary the
reporting stations the following considerations, ation Our troops were sent to the Far
East to safegunta:
in China, And
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professor Grifith Taylor of Sydney University who returned from the Pan Pacific Science Congress at Tokyo by the "Tango Maru made these remarks in Sydney,
The professor spent some time In China on the return trip, travelling through the affected area, but he saw none of the "actual fighting.
Professor Taylor and his com panions, at the invitation of the
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