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China Mail

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No. 25610

HONG KONG, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1927.

COLONIAL OFFICE.

POWERS' GRAVE PROBLEM.

Nanking Government's New Surtaxes.

A $60,000,000 LOAN ON SALT.

Flagrant Violation of Treaty Rights.

WELFARE OF TROOPS AT HONG KONG.

Question of Accommodation Raised In Parliament.

A grave new problem has been created by the decision of the Nanking Government to make sweeping increases in the surtaxes and to raise a 860,000,000 loan in treasury notes on the salt revenues. Both these decision: represent flagrant violations of treaty rights and loan agreements, and a special meeting of the diplomatie corps was held in Peking yesterday to consider the matter. -

There is a general feeling that it is useless to send Notes of pro- test unless the home governments are prepared to take further action if the Notes are disregardesi.

HONG KONG TROOPS.

Questions were raised in the House of Commons yesterday re- garding the accommodation for Shanghai Defence Force troops in Hong Kong who were said to have been flooded out.

The Secretary of State for War said he believed that proper ac- conimodation was being arranged for all units, though he was not alsolutely sure everyone was under eaver.

-Local inquiries confirm the impression that the question in the House of Commons must have been inspired by a letter Home, no troops having been under canvas now for two months.

HONG KONG RAINS.

Belated Query In House Of Commons.

London, July 11. In the House of Commons. Comdr. Kenworthy (Labour) drew attention to the accommoda- tion of the Shanghai Defence Force troops at Hong Kong, parti- cularly of the 1st Cameronians, whose tents, he alleged, were fre quently flooded, out,

There is a general feeling, how- ever, both in foreign, official and unofficial circles, that it is useless to send Notes of protest unless the home Governments are pre- pured to take further action if the Notes are treated with indiffer- ence.--Reuter.

Importance Of Service Overseas.

STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT.

London, July 11.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Herbert Williams asked whether

DUBLIN MURDER.

Civic Guards Make Nine Arrests.

SYMPATHY FROM AMERICA.

London, July 11.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

WARRANT ISSUED.

Norwegian Captain In Trouble:

QUARANTINE INFRINGEMENTS.

A warrant for the arrest of The civic guarda have made Capt. T. Eliassen, master of the nine arrests in Dublin in connee-8.8. "Hiram," was ordered this it was the practice or Colonial tion with the assassination of Mr. morning by Lt. Condr. J. B

D.S.O.. R.N., acting Office officials to serve for a Kevin O'Higgins, Vice-President Newill, period in an administrative post of the Irish Free State.-Reuter. Marine Magistrate. overseas and periodically to visit

The master was charged by the Water Police on two counts rela-. parts of the Empire with which | their work was concerned,

Mr. Frank B. Kellogg, Secretive to the infringement of local Mr. L M. S. Amery, Secretary tary of State, has cabled Mr. quarantine regulations and failed for Colonies, said the seconding Cosgrave, President of the Irish to answer the summons, having of officials for service, overseas as

ous

a general practice presents seri- administrative difficulties, but arrangements have recently been made for two officers to be attached to the staffs of the Gov- ernors of Ceylon and Nigeria for about two years and three years, respectively. He hoped to make similar overseas arrangements in future.

Appointments to the adminis trative grade of the Colonial Office are now subject to the ac- ceptance of liability for servië averseus for minimum periods of a year.

He was convinced of the value of the suggested periodical visits and several had occurred in the past few years. Others were con- templated in the near future.~~ | Reuter

SEVERE 'QUAKE.

HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE IN PALESTINE.

A FATAL HOTEL CRASH.

Jerusalem, July 11.

In a four seconds' earthquake the city escaped lightly.

Mr. Kellogg's Message.

Washington, July 10.

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FOREIGN POLICY.

No Attempt To Form Anti-Russian Bloc.

READY TO BE FRIENDS.

But World Propaganda Must Cease First.

An important review of Britain's foreign policy was made in the House of Commons yesterday by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs during a debate initiated by the Labour Party.

**After referring to an obsession which had "now taken root in a great neighbouring country." Sir Austen Chamberlain said that Britain was striving to reconcile enemies and remove distrust.

Sir Austen Chamberlain said that Britain was. not trying to form an anti-Russian bloc and would resume diplomatic relations when the Soviets ceased their hostile propaganda.

THREE MAIN ISSUES.

Labour and the Position In Russia.

penditure nearer £50,000,000 than £40,000,000 shortly.

I was unthinkable

that we would enter into a new race with the United States in naval arma- ments. When it was possible fair- ly to put the British naval pro- the public there

already sailed from the Colony.

At the previous hearing Inspec- tor Brown, of the Water Police, in charge of the case, stated that the master had failed to appear. The summons issued under Sec- tion 23 (I) Table L of the Ordin- ance of 1899, had been taken out by Dr. T. M.. Tsol, Assistant! Health Officer of the Port. The maximum fine under the Ordin- ance was $2,000. He understood A. Ponsonby (Labour) intro- would be no doubt as regards a motion to reduce the their reasonable character or the that the ship had cleared for duced Swatow and Bangkok on Sunday, Foreign Office estimates by 2100. sincerity of the Government in and would not be in port again Having opened a general discus- seeking the greatest relief for the under three weeks.

sion on foreign affairs, he set peoples.

gave the

London, July 11.

In the House of Commons, Mr. | posuls before

At this morning's hearing forth the Opposition attitude and Sir Austen Chamberlain -koped Sergt. Vine, of the Water Police, raised three main issues, namely that a new stimulus might be evidence as to serving the relationship of France and given to the larger international summonses on the master Germany, the position in South-conference which was to consider aboard the "Hiram." This was East Europe and the position in not merely naval but also land and done at 5 p.m. on July 8. The Russia.

sea armaments. master said he would 'not' appear

Mr. Ponsonby condemned secret

in Court as the ship was going to diplomacy and the grouping and Mr. Manuel Quezon, the Philip-sea. Witness said he pointed out manoeuvring between various na

pines Independence leader, who

is passing through Hong Kong on his way to Shanghai.

'

to the captain that the summonses

required him to appear personal-}

ly.

The Marine Magistrate said that the case would be adjourned consine die and a warrant issued im- dolences" on the death of Mr.mediately for the arrest of the

Free State, "heartfelt

O'Higgins-Reuter..

"Flagrant Violation."

Shanghai, July 12.

Details of the Murder. The Salt Inspectorate notifies

London, July 11. Links of the

the Republic

The Irish Free State is horror that the contemplated flotation of

A small dome of the Holy Sepul-stricken at the assassination of $60,000,000 in treasury notes by

the old city collapsed.

A Dublin official account of the the Nanking Government on the chre cracked and some buildings in Kevin O'Higgins."

Several people were wounded but crime states that the motor car security of the sult revenue. of Kiangsu and Chekiang Provinces there was no loss of life.

used by the murderers was stolen constitutes a flagrant violation of] There was serious damage in the in the city on Saturday night. relied upon to provide suitable the reorganisation loan agree-neighbourhood of Olivet and the buildings,

Sir L. Worthington Evans, ment of 1913 and cannot be re- Ramallah Hotel collapsed at Jericho Shortly before midday yesterday Secretary of War, said he believecognised as a valid obligation.burying three tourists-Reuter.

Condr. Kenworthy expressed the opinion that in view of the service the troops were rendering, the foreign community could be

ed that proper accommodation was being arranged for all units, thought he was not absolutely eure every one was under cover and not canvas.

Reservists' Contracts. Comdr. Kenworthy asked whe ther the A. reservists would be sent home first if further reduc- tions were possible.

Sir L. Worthington Evans re- plied that the contracts with the Reservists would be strictly car-j ried out. Reuter,

Reuter

TRADE WITH CHINA.

United States Share Shows Increase.

London, July 11.

In the House of Commons, Mr. C. P. Trevelyan (Labour) drew

TIENTSIN'S FUTURE.

Reserved Points Still Being Discussed.

London, July 11. In the House of Commonc ask- ed whether it had been agreed to hand over the British Concea- sion at Tientsin to the Chinese, For- Sir Austen Chamberlain, eign Secretary, replied that cer- tain points had been reserved und these were still being sidered.-Reuter.

con-

Buildings Damaged.

Later.

Twenty-six people were killed and 30 were injured in an earth- quake in the Jerusalem district.. Thirty parsons were killed at Nablu.

Many houses were damaged in: Jerusalem, the interior of Govern-! ment House seriously. The Hebrew University was consider. ably damaged.

The shock was widesprend in Palestine and Trans-Jordania.

The hotel at Jericho collapsed and three Indian lady tourists were: killed.

The streets in Jerusalem are full of excited crowds. Reuter.

PUBLIC SPIRIT.

FRENCH CITIZENS GIVE BONDS TO FLAMES.

HELPING THE STATE.

Paris, July 11.

three men drove it to the neigh-

FLOODS IN RUSSIA.

Many People and Houses Swept Away.

master of the.vessel.

The s. "Hiram" is à Nor- wegian vessel for which Messrs. Thoresen and Co. are agents.

FINE WEATHER.

BUT A TYPHOON WARNING.

FRANCE'S ARMY.

Both Houses Pass a Law For Reorganising,

Paris, July 11. The Senate by 272 to 18 votes has passed a Bili to reorganlas the Army. The Chamber of Deputics has already passed the Bill-Reuter.

tions and advocated the full and open use of the League of Na- tions to restore the effective pence of Europe. He said there was alarming ambition in Italy, fear "Light, variable winds; fine" in Russia, resentment in Ger is the official weather forecast many, suspicion in France, danger in Poland, confusion in the for the next 24 hours;

A warning to Hong Kong and Balkans, distrust in America and coost ports states that a de-war in China. pression or typhoon of unknown

Nothing Secret intensity is within 120 miles of Sir Austen Chamberlain em- Lat. 17 degree N. Long. 180 phasised that there was no degree E., moving W.N.W.

secrecy about British foreign' Pressure has decreased moder-policy and no undertaking was ately at Chefoo, slightly ever entered into without the approval S.W. Japan, Formosa the Philip-of Parliament. pines and S. China. It is nearly He gave his pledge that the stationary elsewhere.

Government would not make A feeble anticyclone is central binding engagements committing bourhood of Mr. O'Higgins's re-to the east of Tokio and a de-Britain to ultimate action in case sidence. Two others in the pression is shown over N.E. of war without the approval of vicinity acted as scouts and sign China.

Parliament. alled on espying the Minister who was proceeding to mass.

Moscow, July 11. Scores of people, houses, bridges, and cattle were carried away by floods of the river Tesha at Lukoyanow, in the province of Nijninovgorod-Reuter.

The three motorists descended from the car and fired on the Minister who ran across the road His and fell on the footway, assailants left him assuming he was dead, but seeing him slightly

The 1st/Cameronians are at present at the Rope Factory, Kag- loon and have, to use the e pression of the official "mouth- piece" of the Government, been under "cover" for two months or more. On their first arrival, until preparations were complete for accommodation elsewhere of the few thousand troops for whom preparations had to be made at short notice, the Cameronians

In the presence of a delegation of raise his hand they returned and (with others) were at San Wei,

the administrative council of the cach fired a shot at vital spots. overlooking the Fanling race

sinking.fund and delegates of the They then made off in the car course.

During the heavy rains of April, attention to the United States national committee of voluntary which was later found abandoned

over by at Milltown. Commerce Department's report contributions, presided

It transpires that M. O'Higgins the camp, which was on the hill-that in the first four months of Marsha! Joffre 22,744 Government]

A nominal value of was alone wher: he was shot, his side, was "flooded out," and con- 1927 United States trade with bonds, af

30,000,000 francs, were solemnly wife having gone to mass earlier.

in the furnaces was ready for them, were certain while British and Japanese trade the mint. The bonds volun- ly far from ideal. With the comhad declined 17 and 25 per cent, tarily subscribed were writ- pletion of the Shamsuipo encamp respectively.

ten off the Republic debt. ment and other places arranged Mr. A. M. Samuel, Overseas Voluntary contributions to the fund for billetting, the problem was Trade, quoted an official report to June 30 produced in currency largely solved, and no troops have corroborating the increase in 228,000,000 francs and in Govern- been under canvas for two months United States trade but stating ment bonds 70,000,000 francs.---| that the British and Japanese not available.- figures were Reuter.

or more.

The question in the House of Commons was probably inspired by a letter reaching England des- cribing conditions that existed in April.

NANKING TAXES.

Diplomatic Corps Emergency Meeting.

RUSSIA AND CHINA. Wahan To Be Left But Not The Kuomintang.

Moscow, July 11.

Reuter,

ELEPHANTS STAMPEDE.

TRAIN CRASHES INTO CIRCUS HERD.

A PANIC IN ILLINOIS.

--Reuter.

FRESH HOPE.

T

NAVAL EXPERTS RESUME THEI RNEGOTIATIONS.

Geneva, July 12. The heads of the naval delega- tions have resumed negotiations, which is considered a hopeful sign of the ultimate success of the con- ference-Reutor.

Conference Postponed.

Geneva, July 11. The plenary sitting of the naval Aurora, linole, July.11. Conference axed for to-day has M. Bukharin, writing on the An exciting diversion was pro-been postponed on the initiative "Pravda" says that the Commun.vided for railroad passengers when of Mr. Gibson in consequence of Peking, July 11. It is understood that an emer- ist. International has proposed a train ploughed through a herd of the death of 3ir. Kevin O'Higgins:

One elephant and ita rider were gency meeting of the Diplomatic summoning an extraordinary con- elephants leaving a local circus.

ference of the Chinese Commun Corps this morning lengthily dis-ist Party to re-elect the Central Instantly killed and other carrying cussed the Nanking Government's

Committee. new taxes. while the Powers in- terested discussed the proposed Nanking Government issue of

$60,000,000 in treasury notes secured on the Salt Gabelle,

Grave Problem..

-Reuter,

SPEEDING IN TRAFFIC.

The typhoon is about 1,000 It was a tragedy that the pre- miles E.S.E. of Hong Kong mov-war obsession in Germany that it was necessary to keep other Gov- ing W.N.W.

ernments

from amongst

A SICKLY HUE.” MAGISTRATE AND TRAFFIC

LIGHT.

Britain and Russia, Replying to the debate, Mr. G. Locker Lampson, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said the Gov- ernment would do its utmost to see that the expectations raised by the resolution of the Ambassa- dors' Conference as regards evacuation of the Rhineland were carried out as soon as possible.

As regards Russia, Britain was prepared to resume diplomatic re- lations when the Soviets ceased their world-wide anti-British pro- paganda and recognised their obligations.

As regards Geneva, the British would do their best and no feel- ing of mere pride would be allowed to bar the way,

Mr. Ponsonby's motion was de- feated by 222 to 105 votes.-- Reuter.

STORM HAVOC.

HORRORS DRIVE PEOPLE INSANE.

MANY DEATHS IN SAXONY.

Berlin, July 11. An official report states that there were 145 deaths in Saxony as a re- sult of the storms.

Troops, police and volunteers are scouring the devastated districts where the receding waters left thick layers of mud.

Several cases are reported of people going mad-Reuter,

[A Reuter cable dated July 10 stated: There have been over 100 fatalities and three-quarters of a quarrelling million sterling damage through a themselves for Ger- terrific storm of torrential rain many's profit. had "now taken floods in so-called "Saxon Switzer-" root in another great neighbour land," a favourite tourist resort, near Dresden. Two small rivers ing country."

All the efforts of British states- manship were to reconcile enemies

rents that devastated the valleys at

were transformed inte raging tor- night time. Hundreds of villagers

and remove causes of difference.

were drowned while abed in the No Anti-Russian Bloc.

village of Neuendorf, which was When the adjourned case in

Sir Austen Chamberlain said the swept away, while half the town which Dr. S. C. Ho was charged League was stronger than it was of Bergieshubel was destroyed and with failing to obey traffic signals three years ago. Questions were also the railway station of Glas- in Arscual Street was recalled at now being discussed in a spirit of shutte, where passengers in a train traffic time in Major C. Willson's friendly co-operation which could were imprisoned by the floods for Court this morning, the Magis- not be discussed then. He be- hours. Great masses of timber trate, said: "I saw this light in lieved that a policy of reconcilia-swept down by the floods at a ter-"

from the timber factories Arsenal Street and do not think tion was also France's and Ger- rific pace and did great damage that it is unduly high. I noticed, however, that the lights were-not j bright, especially the green one which had a sickly hue." fendant was fined $6.

BURGLARS BUSY.

- p

RESIDENTS OF KOWLOON. ROBBED,

many's,

Britain was not trying to form an anti-Russian bloc. Each coun. De-

try had been informed that there would be no fear, criticism or jealousy from Britain, if they could improve their respective re- lations with the Soviet.

everywhere:]

were

ONLY A MYTH.

COOLIES FOR NEW HEBRIDES NOT KIDNAPPED.

Townsville, July 11. Sir Austen Chamberlain re-

Following a customs collector's ferred to a statement by enquiry It la stated that nothing M. Briand, French For was revealed to Indicate that the eign Minister, that France coolles had not been voluntarily. was willing to negotiate with the indentured.-Reuter. Mr. H. P. Aligood, residing at United States for the outlawry of Sir Austen Chamberlain Windsor Lodge, Kimberley Road, war. Kowloon, reports that his bed-wished them well. He hoped that room was entered last night by war between the United States thief who stole jewellery worth and Britain hud already been out $188. The man gained the yeran- lawed.

Geneva Hopes.

[A Townsville message dated July 10 stated: The Customs col- Jector, on behalf of the Federal Government, is investigating allega- tions that between four and five hundred coolles, aboard the steamer "Haiman," at present here, have, been kidnapped from Annam and are being forcibly taken to the New.

Hebrides.]

a rider and his wife was throwTI, the fall seriously injuring the The present leadership has fail-animal and its riders.

A fine of $20 was imposed dah by climbing the water pipe ed, because instead of internal The rest of the herd stampeded, this morning on the driver of outside and entered the room questions relating to the revolu- trumpeting furiously and creating motor car No. 428 for travelling through the open verandah door. Sir Austen Chamberlain still A thief entered Mr. R. M. hoped that the Geneva naval con- at 30 m.p.h: from Eastern Street) tion, it placed forefront the mili-a panic.

Knocked down by motor car tary expedition to Peking. N The passengers took two hours to the Harbour Office. Sergt. Wood's house, No. 5, Almal Villas,versations would lead to sensible

Bukharin adds that the Com-to round up the stable.-Reuter.

Clark said the accused was going Kowloon, yesterday morning by relief of the burdens which other No. 829 in Praya East, at the at this high speed in Des Voeux the front door which was left unwise would fall on the three function of Heard Street, a Chi-. yesterday suffered In- Road West where there was locked, and stole $39 in notes peoples. Britain could only move nese

juries which necessitated his always a lot of traffic and only from the pocket of Mr. Wood's with the other Powers.

The British proposal if adopted removal to the Government Civil slackened when turning into coat which was hanging on the

hatetand in the entrance hall. :. would lead to a reduction in ex-1 Hospital. Connaught Road Central

It is realised that a grave pro-munist Party must Immediately blem has been created by the new leave the Wuhan Government, taxes, also that the treasury note though this must not entail leav- issue, if permitted, will seriously ing the Kuomintang-Reuter, affect the existing loans secured

(Continued on Page 12.), on the Gabelle.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.

The closing rate of the dollar, an demand, to-day was 1/11 16/16