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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1927.

INDIAN NEWS.

LEAVE GRANTED TO SIR MONTAGUE BUTLER.

London, Aug. 2.

The Secretary of State and the India Council have sanctioned the granting to Sir Montagu Butler of four months' leave of absence, for urgent private reasons, from August 19.

His Majesty the King has ap- proved of the appointment of Mr. John Thomas Marten to act as Governor of the Central Provinces and Berar during Sir Montagu

Butler's absence.

JAPAN'S POLICY.

NO CHANGE IN MANCHURIAN PLAN

RELIEF WORK IN BARODA.

THE CHINA MAIL

Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE “MAIL" :),

Entertainments.

INDIAN FLOODS. ALFONSO'S SON.

·REPORTS OF SERIOUS

.... ILLNESS.

Tokyo, July 24.

Bombay, Aug. 2.

Madrid, July 28. "Japan's motto is the economic The Associated Press learns Even under the best, dictator- development of Manchuria and from Baroda that, although the ship there are problems that the Mongolia," said Premier Tanaka loss of life was not so heavy as strongest hand cannot solve; August 20-World Theatre; "The upon his return to Tokyo from feared, there has been a con- especially under a monarchical Fourth Commandment." Nagano on Friday afternoon. "Such siderable loss of property, cattle regime. This is what is happen August 20-Star Theatre, Kow- was the result of the recent China and crops in several districts of ing to Spain at present. Conference, which did not change the State.

August 20 Queen's Theatre; "Down the Stretch."

loon: Qur Cabaret in "Pot Pourri,"

tions although closely connected to 8.30 pm Numerous houses Leaving aside the political ques- 9.80 nm. "The Sea Beast,

our previously announced policy collapsed in the city of Baroda Politically considered, however, it and villages. will be necessary for the Imperial Government to protect and safe- guard Japan's special rights and Interests on the Continent, which have been acquired legitimately."

with the succession to the throne,

2.80

:

in the Union longer than a year depend upon the men who handle structing that all possible help! June the doctors decided he must meeting of the Associacao Portu-

the disaster.

Gardens.

Lammert's Auction. September 15-At Lammert Bros.'" Relief camps have been open- the fact although not admitted Sales Room, valuable properties in ed, and Government are ad- officially yet of the serious ill- the New Territories. 3 p.m.

Meetingi. vancing loans for houses and neas of King Alfonso's eldest son, seeds.

Prince of Asturias, is now the August 22-Social Service for Mr. V. S. S. Sastri's Term.

The Premier cautiously avoided Speaking at a public meet-dominating factor in Spanish Service men on the roof of St. Maritzburg, Aug. 2, the topic of the South Manchuria ingat Baroda to or- affairs.

Peter's Y.M. Chub. Mr. V. S. S. Sastri, interviewed, Railway Company, on which public ganize relief, the Maharaja It is almost a tragedy that is August 22-Meeting of oficera said that he was not in a position opinion is still sharply divided on Kumar Dhairyahil Rao, son of threatening the royal family with and N.C.D.'s of the Armoured Car to decide the headquarters in the account of Mr. Jotaro Yamamoto's the Maharaja of Baroda, an- the direct heir suffering from Co. at Corps Headquarters, 5.45 Union for the Agent-General of appointment to its presidency.

"As a matter of business," he (Gaekwar)

nounced that the Maharaja acute haemophilia, and in such pm.

August 25~~Twelfth annual India, as he would probably not be

had cabled, in- condition that in the middle of conceded, "success largely will

guesa de Bocorres, Mutuos, Club whereas his successor's term of the various kinds of business in should be given to the afflicted leave Madrid and remain for & Lusitano, 5.30 p.m. office would be five years.

October 1-H.K. & W.G. & China. I admit that the economic people. The Maharani also had while in a higher climate, where Alleged Libel.

development of Manchuria and cabled her grief at hearing of the air of the mountains would do M.C.L.'s "Fun o The Fair," Lee Rangoon, Aug. 2.

Mongolia will depend entirely upon

¡ him good. The Maharaja Kumar stress-¦ The King, Queen and the rest August 22-Meeting of Share- Colonel H. Gidney, M.L.A., who the management of the South Man- is being sued by Mr. C. H. Cam-churla Railway Company. For this ed the necessity for co-operation of the family would have liked to holders of M.Y. San Co., Ltd. (in pagnac, M.L.C., on behalf of the purpose the appointment of Its pre- between Government and the go along with the twenty-year-old liquidation), to confirm resolution at previous meeting, Anglo-Indian and Domiciled Euro-sideration.

aldent requires most careful con- public to overcome the present lad who was taken to one of the passed pean Federation, Burma, for the the only factor in the economie

However, this is not disaster.

royal estates, at La Granja ten Queen's Road, Central, 2.30 p.m.

August 23-Meeting of Hong recovery of Rs. 3,000 and dam-development of that portion of of self-sacrifice and devotion, the miles from Madrid.

He mentioned, as an example miles from Segovia and about 80

But first, Kong Football Club (rugby section), nges for alleged libel, has been China. We are investigating some

case of a prisoner who had their official position obliged them in Union Bldg., Pedder St. (4th directed by Mr. Justice Otter to measures to unify the various or saved the lives of others at con-j to be in the capital most of the floor), 5.30 p.m. file a written statement within a ganisations in Japan's sphere of aiderable risk to his own, and time, also the necessity of con- meeting of members of the H.K. August 26-Fortieth annual fortnight.

Dinner Party.

added that the prisoner's sen- cealing the Prince's illness forced Football Club, in the offices of the King who is deeply affected, Mesars. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Chinese affairs in general, and tence had been remitted. Manchurian and Mongolian in par-

Official reports from Gujerat to leave Madrid in secret fre-Ltd. (top floor), 5.80 p.m.

Miscellaneous. ticular, constituted the principal do not anticipate, heavy loss of topic of discussion at the dinner life, but acute distress prevails, mobile to La Granja, to spend a party given by the Premier at the in many parts, and there has Foreign Minister's official residence been a considerable loss of cattle in Kasumisaseki on Friday night in and damage to property. honour of Minister Kenkichi Yoshi- Both steamers mentioned Eastern Telegraph Co.'s Project.

zuwa. Governor-General Count July 29 are safe. Bombay, Aug. 5. Hideo Kodama, of the Kwantung

[An early message stated:-

· A part of the acheme Leased Territory, President Yama- Bombay, July 29.

There, for a young Prince, the No news of the Eastern Telegraph Com- moto and Vice-President Matsuoka has yet been received of the two stay must be morally dreadful. pany to institute a generator of the S.M.R. system, making possible the The Premier, in accordance with Indian coastal steamers which La Granja is a huge estate which transmission of messages from the agreement reached by the re- left Bombay on July 23 and 24: includes a Palace and parks, the latter resembling, somewhat the London to Bombay without being cent China Policy Conference, out- respectively, but they may have Versailles. in France. Unfortun- lined the following guiding policies taken refuge in coastal ports, handled en route, and thus in-after an exchange of views on the with which communication is at ately, the Palace has been partly creasing the quickness of the ser-subjects:

present impossible.]

The suit is in connection with a letter published in the "Rangoon Times."

An application made by the de- fendant asking the Court to direct plaintiffs to furnish certain parti- culars as to the alleged libel was dismissed.

Influence."

on

quently-dashing out in auto- August 21-Band of the 1st-

few hours at night, by his son's Queen's Royal Regt. will play at side. Only when it was impossi-j St. John's Cathedral, 6 p.m.

August 21-First rehearsal for ble to do otherwise; the royal Palace at Madrid published a note Chorus of German's Opera Merrie saying the King had made a trip England. at Cathedral Hall, 5.30 to La Granja.

destroyed by fire, and not repair- ed since, the the right wing alone.can be inhabited, and this is where the crown prince had to put A meeting for the rellef of up. This would be bad enough but

Rs. 200,000 Subscribed.

Bombay, Aug. 3.

D.m

August 21-Social gathering in St. John's Cathedral Hall after Evensong.

CROWNED BARD.

HOLYHEAD EISTEDDFOD

INCIDENT.

London, Aug. 4. Elfed, the Arch Druid, has

vice, their aerial line which runs 1. Japan's China policy has across the desert from Alexandria hitherto been governed by her pre- to Suez, and over which the gen-ference to deal with the Central crator system cannot be efficient Chinese Government, but in view ly worked, will be substituted by of the vanity of such hopes under Gujerat flood distress, presided; for financial reasons the park is an underground cable.

the existing condition of China over by the Governor, was most far from being well taken care of, issued a statement denying that Cables over 200 miles in length greater importance will in future encouraging. will be laid between Port Said, be attached to local Chinese Ishmailia and Suez.

Governments as well, than in the The contract has been placed past years. with the head office in London of

W. T. Henley's Telegraph Works Company.

Mr. Gandhi.

October next.

2. Greater stress will be laid on the importance of maintaining Japan's "special position" in Man- churia and Mongolia,

..

Over Rs. 200,000 were sub- scribed on, the spot. fellowship was contained in a A gesture of the international

received message

from the Japanese

community, under taking to contribute to the re- lief fund.

Viceroy's Itinerary Altered,

Simla, Aug. 3, The Viceroy has cancelled his visits to Waltair, Puri and Ranchi owing to the breaches in the Bengal-Nagpur railway, due to the recent heavy floods.

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...

He adds that the Gorsedd will, at all costs, adhere to ita rules, once they have been adopted.

and La Grania being a village of Mr. Caradoc Prichard wrote to not more than some 3,000 in him, as stated in the cable of habitants, the whole place has a August 3, or that Mr. Prichard

new comer. desolate aspect which, strikes any was requested to wear a robe for

the crowning ceremony. The Prince's condition grew worse in May when he found it more and more difficult to walk:

Like any other respectable body he appeared no longer in official ceremonies. until he weakened to conferring degrees, the Gorsedd such extent that there was no will confer them in its own way, other alternative except trana- and will not be awayed by any porting him to La Granja. puerile tirade."Times of Cey United Press.

lon."

ROSE SHOW.

3. Greater harmony and co- Bombay, July 30. operation will be introduced in the Mr. Gandhi has decided to ex-quadruple administration of Man- tend his tour to Ceylon, which he churla affairs, namely, military, will probably visit some time in civil, S.M.R., and the foreign office

authorities.

4. Greater efforts than before Ceylon's New Governor.

will be made for the country's Cape Town, July 29. economic expansion in South The retiring Governor of China as well in North China and Northern Rhodesia and Governor Manchuria, Designate of Ceylon, Sir Herbert- Manchurian Policles, Stanley, accompanied by Lady In conformity with the above Stanley, sailed from Beira on guilding principles indicated, the board the "Mantola" on July 28. conference came to an agreement

His Excellency was given a on the following concrete policies: strenuous efforts would be con- most enthusiastic farewell at

tinued for the amelioration of Livingstone, prior to leaving for different direction from the line ofmanent relief to the poor..

1. An effort will be made in a the distress by affording per- Beira, as a tribute to his Gov-policies so far followed for the ernorship of Northern Rhodesia acquirement of commercial lease

Sir Herbert issued a message to his friends throughout South Africa thanking them for their kindness to him during the past 17 years..

His Excellency has telegraph- ed the Governor of Behar ex- pressing disappointment at his inability to visit the flood- FINE EXHIBITS IN SPITE OF affected areas and the hope that

Status of Indian States.

Bombay, July 29. Colonel Haskar and Mr. L. F.

rights.

2. Administrative affairs in Manchuria and Mongolia will be transferred as far as possible to the Kwantung Administration Office so as to ensure unification of the ad- ministration.

AERIAL GUESTS.

NOVEL GARDEN PARTY AT FAKENHAM.

BAD SEASON.

[The cable mentioned stated:- London August 2A 22-year- old journalist Mr. Caradoć Prichard, of Bthada, was declared and crowned Bárd at this year's' Eisteddfod being held at Holy- head, for a collection of poems dealing with life in Snow- donia. Mr. Pritchard is the the youngest competi- Cheltenham, July 6. tor who has ever won the crown. The joint show of the Cheltenham The Editor and Chief Sub-Editor Floral Fete and National Rosa So- of the "Welsh" weekly on which ciety at Cheltenham attracted en- he works won this honour in tries from all over England.

A1924 and 1925, respectively. most gratifying feature was the de- Prior to being crowned, Mr. velopment of the amateur classes, Frichard sent a protest to Elfed, (which showed an improvement of

180 per cent. on previous numbers, the Arch Druid, protesting, in The total value of cups and prizes unpoetical language, against the distributed was in the region of absurdity of the robe proposed to £1.000.

be used for this ceremony. He London, July 24, Rushbrook-Williams, who have 3. Resolute exception will be

In spite of the wat season, des- said that he had objection to The guests at a novel garden arrived here, interviewed by taken to the Tatung railway and Reuter, declared that they were the like lines planned to run party held at Fakenham, Norfolk, cribed as the worst since 1914, members of the Gorsedd making there was a wonderful show of silly asses of themselves, but he literally "dropped in." well satisfied with their general parallel with the South Manchuria

The hostess, the Marchioness of rosen. Good judges expressed the would rather be uncrowned than reception in England, and believed Railway, so as to ensure every posi-Townshend, invited her guests to opinion that gardeners are realising make himself and his brother

tive protection for the Japanese come in their own aeroplanes. A

that the rose is an English flower bards a laughing-stock. It was that they had dissipated many misapprehensions regarding the rights and interests in Manchuria. Inrge party responded, including that has got to be cultivated in the high time that Welshmen realised

and Mongolia.

Quen under English climatic condi- fundamental relationship between

the Master of Sempill, Lady Abe British India and the Indian 4. Manchuria-Korea traffle faci- Bailey, Lord Osaulston, and Mr. tions. A hardier race of flowers is that a hard of flesh and blood

thus being produced..

was like every other mortal. Mr. States.

lities will be improved by extend- Bert Hinckler.

There were also excellent trade Pritchard's protest was success- They hoped that at no distant ing the Kirin-Hoinyong railway. Mr. Hinckler spent the afternoon

at the light aeroplane races and exhibits consisting of groups of ful

Carnations, delphiniums, hydran- gens, sweet peas, and herbaceous flowers.

date an era of mutual confidence 5. Efforts will be made for pro- displays. would dawn, which would expel motion of Russo-Japanese under- any fancied clash between the standing in Manchuria and Mon- two parta of India and golla so as to avoid useless com-) render superfluous any pre-petition between the Chinese East- parations for joining. issue crn Railway and the South Man- between those who should be churia Railway in the Three East- natural allies in the task of up-lern.

holding the honour and advane- 6. Monetary organs will be im ing the progress of India as a proved in the Provinces in order to whole.

facilitate economie, expansion of

Counsels' written opinion would the country in the regions.“Japan be submitted to the Maharaja of Times."

Patiala as Chancellor of the

Chamber of Princes, after which | -

it would be considered by the

Chamber's Standing Committee.tion of the Statutory Commission

Working of Reforms.

should be such as would inspire London, July" 29. confidence in the Indian public Lieut. Commander J. M. Ken-mind, since complete self-govern- worthy entertained at luncheon atment rostulated the ability of the the House of Commons a number nation to defend itself.

Sir Chimanial pressed the

For the third year in succession the cup for the best exhibit in the show, given by the Cheltenham Corporation, was won by James Cypher and Sona; of Cheltenham, who have now won the cup out right.

BROADCASTING.

CALCUTTA STATION TO BE OPENED.

Calcutta, Aug. 3. - *Arrangements have been com- ploted for the Inauguration of the | Calcutta station of he Indian Brand- casting Company by the Governor of Bengal, at 6.30 p.m.; on August 26.

CHOLERA IN PERSIA. The first item to be broadcast

VACCINE ORDERED BY AIR MAIL

Teheran, Aug. 4.

will be the National Anthem, play- ed by the North Staffordshire Regi ment Band as His Excellency enters the station.N

The Government of India has de- cided to reimpose the Customs line THAT HEADACHE

Precautionary measures are between the maritime States in the might easily have been avoided. being taken by the Government Kathiawar Peninsula and British

of members of all parties, includ- urgent recessity pí implementing You alone are to blame if you are against the spread of cholers in India, and the decision has caused

ing Lord Olivier, Earl Winterton the unanimous recommendations

and Bir. G. Lansbury, at which the of Indian Sandhurst Committee. Indian Reforms were, discussed.

The Maharaja Jamsahib of Mysore's Contribution. Nawanagar declared that the In

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