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TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1927.

"POLICY IN CHINA.

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald "Riding the Tiger."

LABOUR M.P. RESIGNS.

SHORTS OR KILTS.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

GREAT SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CONTROVERSY.

mean the pen and ink. Please, Mr. Editor, do not cut short this light reading. It's given us a lot of amusement-if only for the very serious reception given to Shorts" (or should it be Shortsas) |

THE BATTLE STILL RAGES. pronouncement.

To be serious also-the corres- pondence performs a service in The battle still rages in demonstrating that the Scottish Singapore over the burning Company is not entirely compos- question whether Englishmen ed of Scots and that other brands Foreign Secretary's Prompt Shanghai Riposte.should be allowed to join the of Britisher are allowed to join. Scottish Company of the VolunSome of us were not aware of teers, witness the following let-this. Personally I can do my ter to the Editor of the "Straits fighting better in wee breeks than Times":

in a kilt but it's a matter of not of the Scottish Company, nor

Sir-May 1, as a Volunteer. temperament I suppose.

Anyhow here's to the Scots, a Scotsman, but as also a memAngles, Celts and Saxons, et hoc ber of the "Shorts" Brigade, send genas omme, and all the other you a few romarke, in all modern units of the S. V. C. When they tion, as to the letter of Shorts in are wanted, I wager Shorts will your issue of the 14th inst.

be there with them, as well as your admiring scribe

To-day's cables report differences in the Labour tanks over policy towards" China, one member of the Party resigning as a pro- test. Mr. Ramsay, MacDonald is described by a Liberal leader as being "quietly taken where he does not want to go"-a position which must make him realise the truth of the Chinese proverb, "He who rides a tiger can never dismount,"

PROMPT RIPOSTE.

„Foreign Secretary Confounde Critic,

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Sir Austen Chamberlain re- plied in the affirmative. He Stated that the discussions at Peking had not yet advanced be yond the question of general principles-Reuter.

MR. CHEN'S APOLOGIES.

Hankow War Memorial

Incident.

Rugby, Feb. 28.

PANTS.

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been given up. On sentimental, grounds I think it rather a pity, especially considering that there are quite enough Scotsmen In this town to form a company of their own. Yours, etc...

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SHORTS."

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To the Edlior of “Straits Times,”]; Sir-The following quotation from the current issue of The Iren Duke, the regimental maga- zine of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, seems germane this controversy:-

Kits-Originally the dress of those Highlanders who were too poor to afford breeches; now rapidly becoming the prerogative of multi-millionaires from Fales- tine and the U.S.A.-Yours, etc..

Singapore, February 16, 1927.

The Scottish Company.

Jock.

To be entitled to any criticism of the Scottish Company, or to write such a letter at all I can!

To the Editor of "Straits Times,”] only presume that the writer is To the Editor of "Stralta. Times"]||

Sirr-Mr. Shorrts is to be an efficient. volunteer, but can 1

Sir-It appears to me that thenkit for providing. we pocr also only appeal to him as a member of our brotherhood, and Shorts observations on the Scot-Scots wi a glint o' his humour. to his sense of esprit de corpa to tish Company have been miscen-Has he never heard about the Leonsider whether it is in accord-strued by the Kilties. It is not man who claimed to be a Scot by

ance with the traditions of the question of attraction for reabsorrption?-Yours, etc., Volunteers to hold up any mem-quiting purposes, for all are ber of our corpa to ridicule in the equally interested in volunteer-

ing. public press?

I take it that Shorts intended

London, Feb 28. Loud Ministerial cheers reward ed the prompt: ripoate of Sir). Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary, replying to a supple- mentary question arising out of the answer to a question, in the House of Commens regarding the sria" of "strikers arrested in the

The trouble here in Singapore. | Shanghai International Settle-Answering questions about and perhaps throughout the East, China, Sir Austen Chamberlain,jis not as to the costume a man [Foreign Secretary, said that wears whilst doing his duty to some damage was done to the Bri- the Empire to which he belongs tish War Memorial at Hankow on but that many of the younger the overrunning of the British men who come out here prefer Concession on January 4 and Mr. the costume of flannels Eugene Chen, Nationalist Foreign shorts to learn to play, in some Minister, at once made profound cases very inferior, games of apologies and undertook to effect tennis or golf rather than to fit necessary repairs.

themselves for the more serious He was informed that anti-Bri- emergencies that arose, and may company of Gordons on the

ment.

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LABOUR'S ATTITUDE..

Member of the Party Resigns

As Protest.

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London, Feb. 28. Dr. A. Haden Guest, M.C., a member of Parliament, has re-

·signed from the Labour Party gwing to disagreement with the Party's attitude over the ques tion of China-Realer.

Comdr Kenworthy (Labour) asked if instructions would be sent to the G.O.C. and Senior Naval Officer to prevent Chinese arrested in the territory of our concession being handed over to: summary execution.

and

tish posters in English addressed still arise at any time perhaps

British sailors had been post- especially at this time...

his letter as a gesture to the 0. C. Scots that their attire is not quite in order, which may be due to the inclusion, of Cockneys who cannot be expected to be model for the authentic rig.

Obviously a recruit

whose

MACFLANNEL.`

To the Editor of "Straits Times." Sin-Shorts will correct me if I that his letter was an artfully am wrong, but it is my opinion baited hook to draw a reply from the O. Ci, G. Co.

For shame Mr. Donald Mac- leod. Where is your sense of humour? You have been "fairly highs could be tickled with the landed: admit it like a mar. and grass or a tennis court cannot dis-don't write peevish letters to the play the kilt to advantage and a physical standard might be set.

submit that our local O. C. might march is most impressive, and I

Fed or distributed in Hankow, If the Scottish Company are with advantage get into touch

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paper.

You know as well as I do that Shorts is quite right when he have enquired into all their cases, mentions your having said we and if they are not Scottish they Mr. O'Malley, British Legation prepared to admit men willing to with their Headquarters with have Scottish connections."

view to putting our local High- representative, would call the at undertake this duty. I feel sura

But why worry about such tention of Mr. Chen to any pro- that Shorts would not care to feel anders on a less Gilbertian foot-matters. The point is of what ceedings which were incompatible that his sarcasm had deterred as otherwise I doubt whether use are kilts except as a doubtfak with the assurances given by him such men from properly befitting we can permit them to accom-covering for the body 2 In The when the agreement was recently themselves, and I feel sure that Pany us on our next route march.event of the Scottish Co, being signed..

the men realise that in the dressYours, etc.,

called out in Singapore (which FROTHBLOWER. Shanghai's Defence. they wear they have a reminder |

God forbid, shorts would be Another thousand men were of a great and loyal nation, whe-

the order of the day. Admit it added to-day to the Defence ther they come from the north or

my friend. Sir Austen: Chamberlum point-Force already gathered at Shang- south of the border. ed out that this was an inter- hai to protect British Nationale So far as the expression "de national concession against the and property.

corative unit" is concerned, I can presence in which of British

They were the battalion of the only quote (not being a Scot, troops Cemdr. Kenworthy and his Royal Marine that left Forts-hope correctly) party had consistensly protested mouth in the "Minnesota" on

The rank is but the guinea's Comdr. Kenworthy asked whe- January 26 and are the first of the ther the G.0.C. had been instruct- troops sens to China from Eng- ed to "curry out the traditions of land to arrive. the British Army.

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Jolly good luck to the Scottish i [To the Editor of "Straits Times.")|Co.- stout bunch of fellows, Sir, I am sorry that Captain Sassenachs included but my Donald MacLeod, whose zeal in dear Donald, do dress them in erally recognised, should regard carrying (or should it be swing- the cause of Volunteering is gan aborts. Last week the poor fel- lows looked quite worn out after my letter as a "stupid and bitter

The Man's the gewd for a' that, outburst." I wrote on what 1ing) their kilts all the way to As a Southerner I can only considered a matter of public in- Katong. If you must be distine- The remainder of the force are hope that Shorts will agree with terest, and so far I have rendtive, wear a piece of tartan or Sir Austen Chamberlain: "No. expected during the next few me when I say that this is true nothing to change my opinion that this is a tropical country.

carry a thistle, but remember It is not necessary to instruct a days, the Second Goldstream whather the man wears kilts in that membership of the Scottish British officer to curry out British Guards being due on Wednesday, the Scottish Company, or shorts

Your overheated. traditions."-Reuter.

unless it is decided to delay them or slacks as a

*RIDING THE TIGER."

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's Position.

nt Hong Kong.-British Wireless Service.

HOLLAND'S MEASURES.

Thirty More Marines For Shanghai,

SASSENACH. Singapore, February 15.-

Lowland Precedent.

to be

Company of the S.V.C. should be confined to Scotsmen,

TEDDY BEARS.

"LAZYBONES."

My knowledge of Singapore "goes back a number of years, and I recollect the work done by the late M Frank Adam to inaugur- "Lazybones," William Fox's ate a Scottish Company. I do film version of the Owen Davis Referring to the "vacillating and

To the Editor of "Straits Times."not remember that it was Mr.stage play, which comes to the irresponsible course of the La-

Adam's idea Sir,There seerns

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that membership Star Theatre to-day, "besides be bour Party in the present grave

great deal of noise about this kilt should be open to all and sundry.ing a typical small-town play, and difficult Chinese situation."

The Hague, Feb. 29. business, and all because of the recollect also some years ago offers a wholesome romance and Sir Herbert Samuel, the new In compliance with a request of peevish ill-natured blether from hearing Captain MacLeod spenka series of thrills that will make chairman of the organisation the Commander-in-Chief of the one Shorts. If the question be on the subject of non-Scottish even the most blase picture-goer gothmittee of the Liberal Party, in Dutch Indian Squadron, thirty sifted down I think it will be es members of the company. If I gasp. The production is under speech at the Eighty, Chib in marines are leaving Holland tablished beyond all doubt that remember rightly, he said:" "We the able direction of Mr. Frank London, saith; "We watch an un- shortly to reinforce the crew of the kilt, as we know it, is the have inquired into all their cases, Borzage and the all-star cast is comfortable leader being quietly the battle cruiser "Sumatra" now dress of the Highlanders of Scot-and if they are not Scottish they headed by the

Phave Scottish connections."

ever popular taken where he does not want to at Shanghai, The return of land and the Highlanders alone, !

Charles (Buck) Jones, Now it seems recruits can join go. Be realises the Tarce of the thirts marines to Holland has and the question of real title to Chinese proven, "He who rides a heen postponed for the same rea- this splendid garb (if ever want to wear the kilt." If this is Efor the mere reason that "they tiger can never dismount."

Sir Herbert Samuel announced. that the committee intended to secure at least 500 Liberal enn- didates in the next election. He outlined the Liberal policy for dealing with the serious indus- trial situation and carrying out

son-Reuter.

EARLIER MESSÄGES.

$

joins and becomes efficient

one

FOR CHILDREN'S BRUISES. OR "black and blue" bruises, sprains cords and muscles, stubbed toes, cuts,

raised) would thus appear to bel not confined to Englishmen only necessary in the cause of recruit.

of wrists and ankles, atrains of In lowland Scottish Regiment by all means let it go on. the kit is only worn by the quite agree that so long as a man Pipers, the rank and file having reason for joining is as good as relief.

burns and other mishaps of childhood; The Coldstreams und Hong

Chamberlain's Palm Balm always gives Kong,

Tartan trousers generally called

Does

just as much for older Trews. The kilt was never worn that the idea of keeping the Scot-pains, backaches and nuralgia, Just another. Still it is news to me people too. Eases their rheumatic Shanghai, Feb. 82.

by lowland Scots as a national tish Company for Scotsmen has rub it on the sore spots. the constructive parts of the re- Interviewed

Scid and by

dress, but there is no earthly pressmen

recommended, everywhere. port of the Coal Commission, land Major-General Duncan said that reason why the glorious tradi reform, reduction in the cost of as far as he knew, for the present tions of the hardy Highlanders living, lightening of taxes and the Coldstream Guards are re- should not be made to live by rates, electoral reform, mainten- raining in Hong Kong.

retaining their distinctive dress ance of the strength of Empire. He emphasised that the mission amongst us for all time. I de- friendship with all countries, close of the Shanghai Defence Corps precate fraternal bickerings, and Anglo-American co-operation, peace and absolute loyalty to the as "to protect British lives and a non-Scot elects to join a Corps, dressed in the garb of League of Nations.-Reuter,

"Old-Gaul," let him, and power to his elbow.

POSTERS AT HANKOW.

Mr. O'Malley and Mr. Eugene

Chen.

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London, Feb. 28. In the House of Commons, in answer to questions by Mr. H. W. Looker, who alleged that" anti-' British posters had been affixed in Hankow since the signing of the O'Malley-Chien agreement, Sir Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary, presumed that Mr. O'Malley would call Mr. Chen'u

property.'

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General Duncan is suffering from a slight fever as a result of vaccination. Reuter.

1,000 More Marines.

Shanghai, Feb. 28. The British transport "Minne- sota," with 1,000 marines. has arrived here.--Reuter,

NAVAL OIL LEASE

"TAINTED BY FRAUD AND CORRUPTION.”

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It is a graceful compliment to all our fellow-Britons over the border who have universally

adopted the kilt, and so far from causing friction of the Shorts type should cement still closer the ties of brotherhood 'twixt the Thistle and the Rose. Quis Beparabit? Yours, etc.,

KAMMYNIX. P.S.Is Shorts aware of the fact that several Indian Native Regiments bear the tartans the Black Watch, Campbell, Mac-

covers and plaids?

of

attention to any proceedings in- SUPREME COURT DECISION.kenzie, Stewart, etc., as pipe

compatible with his assurances.

Position at Tientsin.

Mr. Looker asked for informa-

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Washington, Feb. 28.

A Test First.

tion on the negotiations regarding judgment declaring that the lease

The Supreme Court has given (To the Editor of "Straits Times."] Tlentsin; whether, inter alia, Sir

Good old Shortal That's whereby E. L. Doheny's interests

Allsten Chamberlain was, aware were to develop the Elkhills navel the stuff to give en No one that principles of the Hankow

of reserve and the contracts should be allowed in the Scottish agreement were considered un- suitable to the conditions at Tien- whereby they were to build stor- Company unless he has passed B pipe-blowing, haggis-eating test. tain and were likely, if repeated age facilities at Pear! Harbour pukka Scotsmen blow bag- there, materially to affect the are "tainted by fraud and corrup-pipes, (and eat haggis and!

future of the port and the British tion."

whisky), just as all pukka Eng interests involved; and whether The court concalled the lease lishmen eat roast beef (and Sir Auston Chamberlain would and contracts. Consequently flaguna of October alerthe consult responsible British opin- Doheny qannot recover the money local equivalent); ion there before definitely com- spent on carrying out the agree mitting himself to proposals to ments-Reuter'a American Ser- change the state of affairs. .vice.

There naust be heaps of Scots and others straining to rush into the fray with the cold steel-I

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