1927-04-28 — Page 7

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1927.

WAR ON THE REDS.

(Continued from Payo 1.)

on

In Anhui there is no fighting, but on the contrary the Anhui troops are threatening Chang

flank

the Tsung-chang's Tsinpu railway.

Foreign messages from Hau- kow daily report that consider- able Nationalist forces are being despatched up the Pehan Railway in flonan to the Border-Reuter,

YANGTSE INCIDENT,' British Gunboat Answers Shore

Fire.

Rugby, April 27.

One of the latest incidents in the Yangtse region is the attack which was made yesterday near Chinking on the British gunboat "Cockchafer,"

The "Cockchafer" returned the fire with her main armament of two six inch guns.

RISE TO FAME.

PLOUGHBOY WHO BECAME

SENATOR:

MR. A. J. BEVERIDGE DEAD.

Indianapolis, April 27. The death is announced of the former Senator Albert Boveridge.--- Reuter's American Service,

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NEW AIR LAWS.

-Women Pilots' Equal Rights.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LEAGUE PLANES' PRIVILEGES.

Rugby, April 27.

EMPIRE DEFENCE.

NEW ZEALAND'S HELPING HAND.

£1,100,000 FOR SINGAPORE.

of

Rugby, April 27. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister of New Zealand A new distress sign for the

"Your announcement of the in world's code of air signals was tention of His Majesty's Govern considered and adopted by the ment in New Zealand to submit to born on u farm in Ohio in 1862. Navigation which ended its sit-posul relating to a naval defence, Albert Jeremiah Beveridge was International Commission for Air the New Zealand Parliament a pro-

including the contribution The family moved to Illinois after tings in London to-day the war. From the age of twelve In future any aircraft which is £1,000,000 towards the cost of the the future Senator led a life priva- in difficulties not serious enough Singapore Base, has been received tion, first as a ploughboy, then as a to warrant the S.0.S. will send Government in Great Britain.

with deep interest by His Majesty's railroad labourer, a logger, and a out the international signal of teamster, all before he was fifteen, P.A.N., which is an abbreviation at which age he arst attended high of the French word for break-

Later he went to college and a university. Later, he read down.

-school.

law in the office of Senntor. Me Medical qualifications for male Donald, where he became managing pilots were also examined by the clerk. He was admitted to the bar conference and a complete chart in 1887 and was associated with of qualities, physical and mental, McDonald and Butler until he be which constitute the perfect pilot, gan practice for himself. He was was drawn up. identified

with many important A decision that in future rades and became knowa 118 The "Cockchafer" was the

orator and Republican campaign women can qualify for certi- gunboat concerned in the Wan-speaker. In 1899 he became Senn-ficates in aviation was also reach. hsien action, where her command- | tor from Indland and held that posted. This means that even the ing officer, Commander Acheson, until 1011. Mr. Beveridge wrote a heaviest class of machines are was wounded.-British Wireless number of books, including "The

Service.

The White Flag.

Nanking. April 27. H.M.S. "Cockchafer" has again been subject to fire from the shore, this time from Hsiakwan, the suburb of Nanking which the Southerners are holding against a bombardment from Pukow.

The "Cockchafer" replied to the fire with machine guns.

The white flag has been hoisted Wu Lung Sha forts and Mor-

rison Point.

There was little firing across the river yesterday. -British

Naval Wireless.

EARLIER MESSAGES.

Policy of United States Criticised.

ring to

London, April 27.

The "Times" in a leader refer Coolidge's President speech expresses the opinion that he is not very enlightening in re- gard to American policy in China. It says that Washington is piling up "reasons for hesitation."

The President most earnestly desires that in China at any rate the United States should not be exposed to the charges of im- perialism and aggression levelled He against other countries, therefore tends rather to under- state the American case in China; but the Chinese extremists do not make the fine distinctions which apparently, are necessary in the presidential speech.

The American warships' fire at Nanking saved Americans. The clearer voice of America was then heard, but when it is a question of Notes, policies and deliberate co-operation with other Powers there are so many reasons for

un

Russian Advance" (1908), "The Bible as Good Reading" (1906), and "What is at the Back of the War" (1915). He took a keen interest in natural history, antiquities, arts and letters.

LABOUR CHARTER DECISION.

The Hague, April 26, The First Chamber has passed aj

authorising adherence to the Washington. Labour Convention subject to reservations-Reuter.

ly effective in suppressing counter revolutionary propaganda to stop the delivery of mails altogether than to go through the masses of

retters.

Twenty-one sacks of Japanese

NEARLY READY.

Air Traffic Agreement With Germany.

Rugby, April 27, Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister, Pre- sident of the Board of Trade aluted in the House of Commons

"We are glad the discussions at the recent Imperial Conference should so speedily have been fal- lowed up in this manner, and I should like, on behalf of my col- leagues and myself, to express warm appreciation of the measures which New Zealand takes in the proposed for increasing the share naval defence of the EmpireBri- tish Wireless Service.

Newspapers Approve...

Wellington, April' 27. The "New Zealand Press" ap- proves Mr. Coates' naval proposale, including the contribution of £1,000,000 to the Singapore Base. Reuter.

ECONOMY EDUCATION.

The Board of Education does realise the need for economy.

There is no decline in its estimate of the cost of education for 1027, In fact, it raises the totul by £173,877 to 53 millions sterling, but sedulously expenses have been pruned.

TRAZIC NOTES

CELEBRATED

MANO NOTES

during the grants for fementary BEETHOVEN QUARTETS

The Board does not education by nearly £400,000 increasing those for higher educa- tion by £354,000.

A sum of $23,000 Is saved on salaries and allowances, while pensions to teachers increase by 275,800 and public education in Scotland rises by £152,000.

And there is the illuminating case of the charwomen. Five of

the 50 employed by the Board are Paid 188. a week. They are to be replaced at Occur.

178.-08

vacancies

Shadows Before. COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE "MAIL." ·

Entertainments,

April 28-Queen's Theatre; "Tho Unholy Three."

April 28 World Theatre: "The Freshman."

April 28-Star Theatre: "Big Brother:"

April 28-Tea Dance at Cafe Restaurant Parisien, from 4:30 to

COLONIAL PROBLEMS 6.30 p.m.

24 PARTS OF EMPIRE IN LONDON CONFERENCE.

London, April 27,

April 29--Concert for. Sérvice men at the "Cheer O," Y.M.C.A., Chater Rond.

April 29-30-Grand performance by Prof: Harry Pisler, Lee Theatre, The officials of 24 self-govern-Percival St., Happy Valley, 9.15 p.m.

May 2Dance at R. E.. Theatre,. Wellington Barracks under the Auspices of the Royal Engineers and Royal Corps of Signals Junior Dance Club, 8.30 p.m.

that negotiations with Germanying Colonies, Protectorates and for an annual air traffic agree- ment were making good progress, and he hoped it would be possible to sign the agreement at an early diate-British Wireless Service.

thrown open to women pilots, the only provision being that women aviators shall be re-examined medically once in three months, instead of six, as in the case of

men,

To navigate an air liner a

woman would not only have to be

incoming mail were seized to-day by the Political Bureau, alla first class pilot, but her muscu express letters being confiscated. lar development and general Absolutely no news matter is strength would have to be much above the average, and this decî- allowed to enter the port.

sion, although it removes any grievance that may be entertain- ed by women pilots, makes it un- likely that many will be employed except on small inachines.

Foreigners no longer use the post office, but are forwarding their letters in care of travelling friends.-Reuter.

HANKOW DANGERS.

Further Evacuation of Males Ordered.

Shanghai, April 27.

A message from Hankow, dated, the 21st says that the British Consul-General has ordered the evacuation of all male British re- sidents in the city who have no absolutely essential work to do.- Reuter,

Mandated Territories, including eight Governors, will attend the Colonial Office Conference which the Secretary for Colonies, Mr. L. M. S. Aniery opens on May 10.

The conference is expected to

Sports.

ing of the Fanling Hunt. 3.15 pm. April 30-Postponed Easter Meet

last three weeks. The agenda April 30-Closing cruise of the ministration, economic questions covers questions of general ad-R.H.K. Yacht Club, 3 p.m. relating to trade and communica- tions and problems of technical

services.

[The main object of the con-

forence is to secure more effective Colonial governments in matters of general interest. Hong Kong will be represented by Mr. S..B. B. McElderry.]

co-operation among the various

A STORM IN A TEACUP.

May 5-6-Royal Artillery Ath- letic Mecting, United Services Re- creation ground, Kowloon, 2 p.m. each day.

May 7-Third extra race meeting of the HK. Jockey Club, Race

of Fanling

Course, Happy Valley.

Hunt Steeplechases.

May 24 Meeting

Meetings.

April 28-Annual meeting of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, 4 p.m.

St.

May 7-Third annual meeting of Chinn Underwriters, Ltd., George's Bldg., 11.30 a.m.

May 17--Forty-sixth annual meeting of the Canton Insurance Co, Messrs. Jardine Matheson's offices, noon.

May 20-Fifty-fourth meeting of Union Insurance Society of Canton, Union Bldg., 11 a.m.

London, April 27. Another interesting decision is Sir Edward Grigg, Governor of that in future all machines en- Kenya Colony, Interviewed by gaged on League of Nations work, Reuter, referring to a statement urgent or otherwise, will have which is reported to have caused painted across their lettering a Indignation in India that he de- clined to receive the Kenya Indian broad line which will ensure every delegation to London, said he re- facility wherever they go. If a ceivel lir. Jivanji, the head of the crisis arose in Europe the League delegation, and expressed willing of Nations would be able, if neces- nese to see the delegation after gary, to send out a fleet of aero- Easter, but he wrote to Mr. Jivanji planes so marked.

that without the permission of the Regulations which will make Secretary of State it was impossi- for the still greater safety of he, Sir Edward Grigg, did not know furniture, at Messrs. Lammert ble for him to receive Indians whom airways were passed and approv- to be residents of Kenya.-Reuter. ed. Pilots following a railway or a canal will keep to the left and will only cross at right angles.

standard minimum requirements A new chapter concerning the for airworthiness certificates was also adopted. British Wireless Service.

Japanese Bluejackets. hesitation in far off Washington

Tokyo, April 26. where the echoes gradually die The Navy office announces that away-Reuter's American Ser-1,000 bluejackets are being des- vice.

patched shortly for the protection of Japanese residents in the Yangtse Valley, though as reliefs rather than as reinforcements, as the cruisers "Kuma" and "Abuku-}· ma" and seven destroyers are be- ing withdrawn in the near future. -Reuter.

"EFFICIENCY."

Hankow's Tired Postal Censors.

Shanghai, April 27. A message from Hankow, dated the 21st says that the Govern. ment Telegraphs have cancelled "Receiver to Pay" Press privi

Apology to Captain.

Shanghai, April 27.

FORMER PEKING MAN.

AMERICAN MINISTER TO IRISH

FREE STATE.

London, April 27. Mr. Frederick A. Sterling,

NICARAGUA MEDIATION.

May 20 Sixty-first annual meet- ing of British Traders' Ins. Co., Ltd., Union Building, 11.14 a.m.

May 20Fifty-eighth yearly meeting of China Fire Ina., Co., Ltd., Union Building, 11.15 a.m.

Lammerts Auction. May 3- Valuable. household

Bros.' Sale Room, 2.30 pm.

Land Sale.

May 2-Sale of Crown land at Mong Kok Tsui, by public auction Managua, April 27. at the Offices of the Public Works States Secretary for War, whom

Mr. Stimson, a former United Department, 3 p.m. President Coolidge sent to report April 28-Weekly public lecture on the affairs of Nicaragua, has of the H.K. Lodge, the Theosophical invited the Liberal leader Sacasa to Society, 6 p.m.

sacous.

City

of the

meet him to discuss the situation, April 29 Jumble sale at offering to place a destroyer at his Hall, in aid of the funds disposal and in guarantee him Hong Kong Benevolent Society, anfe conduet.-Reuter's American 3,80 p.m. Service.

The Englishman is the most in- curably sentimental animal in the world. Mr. Baldwin.

April 29 Meeting of finance committee of Legislative Council, in Council Chamber, 9.30 am.

May 2 Dinner and Concert at Volunteer Headquarters 7.45 p.h.

May 3-Quarry Bay School holds Women should never be taken spring festival, 11 a.m. Launch for

The Captain of H.M.S. "Car-Counsellor to the American em- leges and are compelling payment adoc" has received an apology-bassy at London has been apceriously, for they are rarely seri-visitors leaves Murray Pier 10-20 in advance. Correspondents Reuter. being weighted down with thei A message from Wuhu dated pointed Minister to the Irish Freeous Signor Mussolini.

load of metal they are now com pelled to carry as silver dollars are the only currency accepted.

Mountains of mail are lying in the post office, the tired censors finding it less fatiguing and equal

April 25, stated that Chinese sen- tries threatened with rifles the Captain of H.M.S. "Caradoc" and several Americans who were proceeding ashore. was lodged.

R.A.F. MACHINE ON SHANGHAI'S RACE COURSE.

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Augustine

[Mr. Frederick ager of a cattle ranch for eight Sterling was the owner and man- A protest years and a manufacturer of woollen goods for three years. He began his career as a diplomat in the Embassy at Petrograd in 1911, where he served first as third and then as second socre- tary. From 1914 to 1915 he was second secretary at the Legation in Peking, and from 1915 to 1916. second secretary at Petrograd again. From 1910 to 1918 hel was acting chief of the Division of Western European Affairs at Washington. From 1918 to 1921 he was first secretary and coun- sellor at the Embassy at Paris, and from 1921 to 1923 counsellor, to the Embassy at Lima, Peru. In 1923 he was appointed coun- sellor to the Embassy at London.]

MEXICO ALSO WILLING

Mr. Derita H, Hazell-

One of the R.A.F. machines being wheeled into position on the race course in Shanghai's International Settlement, preparatory to a morning fight. When in formation, the 'planes making an imposing sight.

Mexico City, April 27, Commenting on the referencea to Mexico in President Coolidge'a speech, President Calles declared that he believed with President Coolidge that It was not only pos alble but easy to reach an amicable settlement of all difficulties. Reuter's American, Service.

PERSIA LOOKING AHEAD.

Teheran, April 27. The Shak' in opening the Supreme Court of Justice, hoped that extra

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