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POLICE SEARCH RUSSIAN PREMISES.

GUILTY SECRETS.

ATTEMPTS MADE TO BURN PAPERS.

A sensation has been caused in London by the action of the

WORLD ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.

Geneva, May 12.

the The

deliberations of Economic Conference, which are progressing, rapidly, have yielded OFFICIALS REPORTED TO BE LEAVING.denite resolutions by various sub-committees, notably the sub- committee on tariffs opposing subsidies.

The sub-committee expressed the hope that the Governments burn papers and the keys of some of the safes are missing.

SHANGHAI ATTACK SCARE.

would do their utmost to refrain, therefrom, also from dumping regarding which the committee- universally stable conditions of

REASONS FOR SIR MILES LAMPSON'S VISIT. recommends the establishment of

Yesterday a very unpleasant incident occurred at Hankow, a coolle spitting in the face of a British bluejacket, and a strong pro- test has been lodged with the Chinese authorities.

The food situation at Hankow is becoming more serious, all food being commandeered and rationed. There are distinct signs of uneasiness and some of the officials are reported to have left.

Fears of an attack against Shanghai from the mouth of the Yangtse River have been dispelled, reports that Northern troops had landed on Tsung Ming Island having been proved false.

A Rugby wireless message states that the British Minister in Peking has gone to Shanghai solely to study the situation for him-

self and to consult the British officials on the spot.

SHANGHAI SCARE.

Planes Reconnoitre River Mouth,

.on

Reported Northern Defeat.

Wuhu, May 12,

JAPAN'S CREDIT.

Moratorium Ends Without Incident.

Tokyo, May 13. The Moratorium ended last night but everywhere quict is reported. There are no signs of bank runs and stocks are regis- tering rises.-Leuter.:

production and commerce, and the

reduction of excessive customs tariffs.

The sub-committee on agricul-

ture recommended the encourage- ment of the efforts. of producers

and consumers' co-operative asso-

com-

police in raiding Arcos House where several Soviet organisations, including the Russian Trade Delegation, have their offices. The raid came as a complete surprise. None the less, efforts were made to

COMPLETE SURPRISE,

Street Suddenly Alive With Police.

night long. The examination of files, books and papers is being resumed morning prior to the arrival of the employees.

The signal for the raid was given when, three, plain-clothes officers took up a position at the entrance of the building.

London, May 12. A sensational police raid was carried out at Areos House in the The street immediately be- City of London in which the came alive with police who ap- Soviet trading organisations,peared to spring from nowhere. bank, and Russian Trade Delega- They rushed to their allotted tion have their offices.

positions. Up to the present there have been no arrests..

Trade Delegation's Immunity. Later, Callers this afternoon found all the doors guarded and the police refused admission.

The Russian Embassy is not aware of the reasons for the raid, which it is understood was very

exhaustive,

The raid, however, did not in-

clude the rooms occupied by the Trade Delegation which is be- lieved to enjoy diplomatic im-.

international munity.-Reuter.

It is stated that the Northern Army has sustained a defeat at ciations. Luchow-fu, but this has still to

The sub-committee. оп be confirmed,

counsels merce The situation is normal.-Bri-action to assure normal currents Made To Turn Out Pockets of international trade and com-

London, May 12: tish Naval Wireless.

mercial equality for State and "They even made us turn out private enterprises.

our pockets," declared a member The committee recommends the of Arcos staff leaving the pre- conclusion of bilateral.greements mises late to-night when refer- to determine the best ethods of ring to the thoroughness of the defining the status of lens not police search, only from the cannomic but also from the legal and fiscal view point. Reuter.

SIR MILES LAMPSON.

Reasons For Visit to Shanghai.

4

Shanghai, May 12. Considerable apprehension was caused here by the reports that 12,000. Northern troops under General Sun Chuan-fang had landed on Tsung Ming Island, at the mouth of the Yangtse.

attack Anticipating an

Rugby, May 12. Shanghai, the Southerners to-

With reference to rumours re- day sent up acroplanes to recon- noitre and it was then found that garding the purpose of the visit the report was without founda- which Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister in Peking, is tion, there being neither troops, transports or warships there-paying to Shanghai, it is em- phatically stated that its sole pur- British Naval Wireless.

pose is to enable the Minister to

Hankow Incident.

WEATHER FORECAST.

Light, variable winds; fair, in the study the situation himself and forecast for the twenty-four hours A strong protest has been made to consult with the Commander-ending at noon to-morrow.

Meteorological observations

Hankow, May 12.

at

to the Chinese authorities regard-in-Chief, Admiral Tyrwhitt, and ing an incident which occurred the Commander of the Shanghai & a.m. to-day; barometer, 29.83;

Defence Force, General Duncan, temperature, 74; humidity 97. yesterday.

and the British Consular official there--British Wireless Service.

A coolie spat in the face of a bluejacket sentry guarding one of the British pontoons. The sentry retaliated by knocking the coolie down with the butt end of his rifle, the coolie sustaining head injuries which necessitated his removal to hospital.

The punishment of the coolic by the Chinese authorities has been demanded.

Famine Increases.

:

The food situation here is get- ting more serious and all food- stuffs are being commandeered and rationed. Silver also con- tinues to be commandeered.

Although the situation remains quiet, there was distinct signs of uneasiness among the local offi- cials, some of whom are reported to have left.

The

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Consulate and Foreign Homes Occupied.

Rugby, May 12.

He added that the police Tan- sacked every department, espe- cially the Russian trade delega. tion offices,

The examination was still pro- ceeding late this evening when General. Sir. Wyndham Childs, head of the Special Branch of Scotland Yard, arrived and en- tered the building, accompanied by a dozen or more police.

The bulk of the staff of several hundred are still detained, The half of these are English.-Reu-

ter.

Alive With Police, cheong without resistance from

London, May 13. the rebels who dispersed in a panic at sight of their advance. It The police terminated their is also announced that in order to inspection at midnight. A strong effect a fundamental suppression guard, however, remained out- of all reactionary elements, Gen- side and inside the building all eral Chien Ta-chun decided to

Messages from China state strengthen his forces by moving that General Yang Sen, who was to the front the whole of the 20th

in command of the Chinese Division which is held in readi- RESEARCH WORKERS forces in Wanhsien, arrived at mess at the rear.

Ichang on Sunday. Apparently As to the enemy fragments in.

CONFERENCE.

the usual looting of the native the North River district, they are PROPOSALS BEFORE COLONIAL city took place, but foreign pro-being quickly wiped out, anys the

"Canton Gazette." perty was not touched..

General Yang Sen is reported The Kuk-kong district city is to have also taken over Shast now quite peaceful. As the form- and to be joining up with Wu Pei-er magistrate had already left fu's troops on the River Han for office, Mr. Chen Ping-nok has been an advance on Hankow..

QUESTION OF PENSIONS.

London, May 12:

..

Telephone communication with Arcos was cut off. There was the greatest excitement among the crowds thronging the street numbers of whom remained un- til after midnight: Beuter.

Attempt to Burn Papers. It is understood that in spite of the suddenness of the police entry an attempt was made to burn certain papers.

Some of the keys of safes aro

at-present missing. The raid consequently is likely to be pro- tracted.'

The building contains an enor- mous number of documents and papers among which were found a number of propaganda films. -Reuter,

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The Americans Bertraud, and Chamberlain are awaiting a favour- able weather report prior to taking off, while the ex-air mail pilot New York in a monoplane in which Captain Lindbergh has arrived at

he intends to attempt a flight alone. Commander Byrd's machine is also tuning up in a series of tests prior to hopping off-Reuter's American Service.

FOR A TEA PARTY.

HOW A SHOPKEEPER WAS SWINDLED.

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According to a report made by Mr. H. M. H. Ismail, atorekeeper of No. 16 Morrison Hil Road, â CHỈ nese entered the shop. yesterday and ordered 18 tins of biscuits and

THE

THORNTON PICKARD

150 packets of Three Castles TWO MOVEMENT

cigarettes for a tea party at Lee The Colonial Conference día-

Gardens, the goods to be paid for on delivery at the garden. Mr. appointed by General Chien Ta-cussed a proposal to create a

of research Ismall went with the Chinese to common Armed peasantry known as chun to act ad interim. A tele-

corps

the garden where he was asked to workers and experts,

the Real Spears are still operating on gram from Shiuchow states:

"We reached Shiuchow on the

Two rival aspects emerged walt while the man went to the Hupeh-Honan border against

discussion, namely office to get the money. The Chi- nego never returned. When Mr. Ismail enquired at the office he was told that the goods were,

held there that afternoon.

the Southerners, and have 8th. Our forces in pursuit of the from the destroyed. bridges further south. enemy are marching towards (1) a common corps for the Fengtien troops have reached Ping-shek. Another detachment whole colonial empire, and (2) a Ilang beyond Chumatin

has boen sent to join the 5th

י,

never

where local At Chingking there is a con- Army at Nam-(-hung) and Chi grouping of the various colonies ordered, and no tea party was being

similar... aiderable troop movement down (hing). Please note."(sd.) the river towards Kueishan and Military Headquarters of the

Yang Sen's Advance, The advance of General Yang Sen on Hankow is confirmed and his fresh turn against the South is explained by the news that he was dismissed from the Southern Army.

threatening Fengtien troops have not as yet commenced to advance.

Reports in the native Press of a Southern victory are untrue.

The Southerners are moving up troops to replace those who proved disloyal. British Navally all, foreign houses in the Wireless.

Artillery Exchanges.

:

Nanking, May 12,

A

all available river transport has North Direction, now at Shiu- to a committee. been commandeered by the South-chow.

ern General Ho Ying-yin..

The Consulate offices and near-

EARLIER CABLES.

conditions are

This question, will be referred Another discussion related to pensions, and the difficulties of local legislatures arising out of mixed service Reutor,

...

JAIL AND BIRCH,

A MAN WHO CAME BACK MTWICE.

British Concession were yes- British Hankow Claims Reach

Colonial Pensions: terday occupied by troops in

£2,000,000.

Rugby, May 12.-

Mr R. E. Lindsell this morning spite of proclamations by Gen-

The Colonial Conference to sentenced a Chinese to maine London, May 12 day dischased proposals for months jail and 15 strokes for re- Heavy artillery exchanges be-eral Ho forbidding this action.

The consular officer has request British claims hitherto fled in creating a corps of research turning from banishment. tween the North and South took

connection with the looting and place on the night of May 10 buted the withdrawal of the troops..

The Communist force which destruction of proporting and workers and expertes The man, served three weeks for very little yesterday.

two alternatives emerged, one to ber 1925 and was later banished Reports, as yet unconfirmed, was marching on Swatow is re-kow on January 8 so far amount Arising out of the discussion, keeping an opium diyan in Novem create pool which would be for five years. He returned soo stated that some 40,000 National ported to have been dispersed at to £2,000,000-Reuter

common to the whole Colonial afterwards and was sentenced to 6 ist troops, have crossed to the Punting-British Wireless Ber

Empire and the other at less months and 15 strokes, being again North Bank of the river to join vico,

ambitious scheme for a grouping banished for 5 years in August 1928 of the various colonies which in after completing his sentence.

This was his second return.eks sii view of local conditions might Accused and the first time he re- lend themselves to such grouping. turned he was on his way to The whole subject will be con- Swatow from Macao This time be sidered by a committea which has came back to take ship, to go to been selected with very wide Sumatra. terms of reference.

up with the Anhwel troops. for s an attack on the Northerners in Pukow British Naval Wireless. Foreign Premises Occupied.

Chinkiang, May 12,

GENERAL CHIEN'S TROOPS.

Pursuing North River Rebels.

In spite of the instructions of General Ho that foreign property After the occupation of Shi should remain immune troops kwan, General Chien have again occupied foreign build ordered all, his forces to advance ings, except the shipping real towards Ping-shek and dences

cheong in pursuit of the retren ing soldiers of rebel Chen Chla ylu His vanguards entered Lok

The situation is otherwise quiet. British Naval Wireless.

"HAWKINS FOR HANKOW!

Sir Miles Lampson.to Visite

Bhonghal,

Shangha

HMS. Hawkins is leaving Hankow to-morrow with Ad- mira

Lam will be (haltthis HMS Foxglove from

Reuter

les The Conference also dis- the question of pensiors with barticular ference to tain colonial pensions legislation British Wireless Service

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR JAG The closing rate of the dollar, on de-mand, to-day was 2/03/16.

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