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PEACE NEGOTIATIONS ARE NOW PROCEEDING IN SHANGHAI CHIANG'S BEHAVIOUR SILVER QUESTION CANTON BRITAIN TAKES FIRM PROLONGED SOJOURN

CRITICISED

PROBLEMATICAL SEQUEL

CHINESE DESIRE NEGOTIATION

DIRECT INSULT TO IMPERIAL ARMY

MAY CAUSE SUSPENSION.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai, To-day.

STUDIED.

An International' Conference?

EIGHT NATIONS INTERESTED.

re-

Washington, Yesterday. The House of Representatives Committee, which is studying the silver question, has quested a number of economists, bankers, and Government officials from eight nationg to express their attitude towards an inter- national .conference on silver.

British representatives, who have been invited to valce their opinion, include the Rt. Hon.

Montagu Norman, Sir Robert Horne, Sir Charles Addis, Sir Herbert Sholt and Sir Osborne Smith.

Famous French, German, Swed-

High Japanese military officers are indignant at the attitude of General Chiang Kwang-nai, whose refusal to attend the formal peace parleys has precipitated a deadlock in the negotiations. Ish, Chinese, Mexican and United General Chiang's behaviour is regarded as a States experts are also being in direct insult to the Imperial Arms, and it is now vited.-Reuter's American Ser- problematical whether Japanese officers will con- sent to meet the Chinese after this incident.

Strenuous efforts are, however, being made to arrange a conference on Thursday afternoon as the Chinese are disposed to negotiate.

POLITICAL PRESSURE,

(Reuter's Pacific Service.)

Shanghai, To-days

vice.

WAR PICTURE TRAGEDY.

the

when a group of undesirable per-

ATHTUDE TOWARDS

CHIANG

FAVOURABLY DISPOSED.

Gen. Chen Chai-tong's Telegram.

DEATH BLOW TO RUMOURS.

(Reuter's Pacific Service.)

Nanking, To-day,

STAND.

Oath of Allegiance

Integral Part.-

TREATY MUST BE UPHELD.

London, Yesterday. Britain is taking a firm stand regarding the Irish situation and in the House of Commons, which WHA crowded to averflowing, Mr. H. Thomas stated that the Government was sending a note to the Free State explaining the British standpoint that the Oath of Allegiance is an integral|

the part of

Treaty, which hitherto had been honourably ob- served by both sides....

The Government understood

OF COMMISSION CHINESE IN SHANGHAI PROTEST

TO LEAVE ON SATURDAY

FORMER MINISTER SPEAKS WITH FEELING ON JAPANESE CRUELTY.

(From Our Own Correspondent).

Shanghai, To-day.

Mr. Soong, the Minister of Finance, and other

that the Free State proposed to influential Chinese are protesting against the pro- retain the land annuities by longed sojourn of the League Commission in which the Free State. is bound Shanghai, inasmuch as the Commission's mandate by the most formal and explicit relates to Manchuria and not to Shanghai.

understanding. Failure to con-

honour.

NEW PAGE OF HISTORY.

Considerable signi- tinue payment would be a viola- It has been definitely decided that the Commis-

tin of the Agreement which is sion will leave on Saturday. ficance is attached to a

of binding law Д telegram from

General The Bilateral Treaty cannot be | modified except by both sides'

The Canton Guild and Canton Merchants” As- Chen Chai-tong to Gen- consent.

Mr. J. H. Thomas intimated sociation entertained the League Commission to a eral Chiang Kai-shek, that the Government, regarded tea party yesterday afternoon. Mr. Wen Tsung- congratulating him on the Free States' Intimation as a

repudiation and emphatically yao, a former Minister resident in Tibet, spoke his assumption of the affirmed the Government's inten feelingly when he denounced the Japanese for their

tion to uphold the Treaty

he local Cantonese community. post of Chaise of the be

asserted that the Japanese forces and back Military Council pledging his support.

and

Mr.

Thomas Spee Rugby, Yesterday.

After leaving the Palace Mr.

to Downing

for the boycott were Cantonese.

Lord Lytton, in replying, sympathised with the

Riot in A Nanking Theatre. TWO THEORIES ADVANCED.

(Reuter's Pacific Service.) The refusal of General Chiang Kwang-nai, the

Nanking, To-day.

The Dominions Secretary, Mr. ian reservists had singled out special vengeance the 19th Army was Cantonese J. H. Thomas had an audience with because Field-Commander of the 19th Army, to attend the

The first showing in a local This is considered a HM the King at Buckingham on the local Cantonese and those responsible Shanghai Peace Conference is reported to have theatre of a sound picture death-blow to the persist Palace lasting for one hour this aroused the indignation of Japanese officers, who of recent fighting in ent rumours that Cantonmorning. regarded his stand as a direct affront to the Im-Shanghai resulted in tragedy is not favourably dispos Thomas proceeded perial Army.

Cabinet at which the Prime write a new page of history, which he hoped, would The possibility is now envisaged that General sons rioted of the pretext thated towards Chiang Kai-Street and attended a meeting of the Chinese sufferings, stressing the vital necessity to be a bright page in the history of China, and which Uyeda and the other Japanese delegates may re- the film showed too little actual fuse to attend the Conference, the postponement

An employee of the theatre

Cabinet considered the terms of the would be the commencement of a new epoch in the reply, which was made in Parlia history of the world. of which was caused by General Chiang Kwang- was thrown from a window on naï's sudden departure from Shanghai.

General Chiang Kwang-nai, who left for Nan king, is now reported to have returned here by air, but is stated that although he is not prepared to at- tend the Conference he is willing to assist the Chin- ese delegates.

His attitude is attributed to political pressure, as it is known that he specially ordered a new uni- form in which to attend the Conference.

PEACE PARLEY OPENS.

Shanghai, To-day.

The formal armistice parleys opened at the British Consulate this morning.

*ghting.

the cement pavement of

the

street and was seriously injured. He was rushed to hospital, but has not yet gained consciousness.

The mob smashed the doors and windows of the theatre..

shek.

JAPANESE TROOPS ATTACKED.

Heavy Fighting Near Imienpo.

(Renter's Pacific Service.)

Harbin, Yesterday.

Minister presided.

Newspapers state

that the

ment by Mr. Thomas this afternoon, to a question relating to the com- munication received yesterday from the Irish Free State Government.

The Reply.

THE S.S. MARIPOSA with a sole view to the passen-

ARRIVES.

Matson Line's Latest Achievement.

CAPABLE OF 22 KNOTS.

ger's comfort. The staterooms fre a poem of beauty, being restful tastefully decorated in colours.

It is manifest addition to the well-known back to the old coaching

Answering the question, Mr. Thomas said: "I was officially in- formed yesterday by the High Com.

Smoke Room of Yore, The Dance Pavilion on "A” missioner for the Irish Free State

deck, with its magnificent floor, Three of them were arrested.

It is reported that serious that in the opinion of his Govern-

and comfortable wicker furniture, Two theories are advanced re-fighting occurred near Hailun ment the Oath of Allegiance is not

faces out of the stern of the garding the cause of the riot, yesterday, during which twenty-mandatory in the Treaty and that

ship, while adjoining it la the firstly that It might have four Japanese were killed and the Irish Free State have abaclute right to modify their Constitution

The 8.8. Mariposa, the latest Smoke Room, which carries one been instigated by rival many wounded. theatres which failed to obtain Heavy fighting is also stated as the people destra.

perfect is its the right to screen the picture, to have taken place near Imicn- that the Oath is an integral part Matson Line, arrived here on her days, so

of the Treaty made ten years ago maiden voyage this morning, atmosphere. The panelling_in_old and secondly, that reactionary po, but no details are available.

between the two countries, and carrying a large list of passen wood is covered with old English elements used the opportunity to

which had hitherto been honour-gers on a tour of the Pacific. sporting prints, and in the centre create disturbances in the Capi- MR. SUN FO IN

ably observed on both sides,

The Mariposa is one of three is a palm court illuminated by The British Standpoint.

new vessels that are to be added concealed lighting. An inglenook, MACAO.

"We are addressing to His to the Matson fleet, the other two completes the Old Colonial layout. Majesty's Government in the Irish still being in the ship yards. ・・ The Lounge with a predominant Free State a communication which

27 Ports of Call. note of green throughout, occupies will make our standpoint clear be The tour being made by the a large area, and here again con- yond any possibility of doubt. Mariposa, is the same trip that cealed lighting, and special ven With regard to land annuities, we for the past two years has been tilation has been installed.A have received no official communica made by the 8.8. Malolo, writing room and the library are,

The Chinese delegates are General Tai-chi and General Gaston Wang, while they are being assist-tal. ed Mr. Quo Tai-chi,

The authorities are conducting

a rigorous investigation of the

The Japanese delegation consists of General affair. Uyeda, Lieutenant-Colonel Tashiro, Lieutenant- Colonel Kida and Rear-Admiral Shimada. They are being assisted by Mr. Shigemitsu.

ANOTHER BLAZE IN CHINA'S MILITARY

CHAPEL.

140 Houses Completely

Gutted.

FAVOURABLE WIND FANS HUGE FIRE.

[From Our Own Correspondent.).

Shanghai, To-day.!

REPRESENTATIVES.

For Shanghai Peace Conference.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

(Reuter's Pacific Service.)

Nanking, To-day

A PERSISTENT MENACE.

Determined Efforts Against Snipers.

NO FEAR OF REAL WARFARE.

[From Our Own Correspondent I

Shanghai, To-day.!

The Japanese Army threatens to take determined measures to eradicate anipers behind the lines. They assert that they are It is officially announced that being repeatedly ambushed and

Another spectacular fire broke General Tai Chi, the Shanghai- as a result several have been kill- out In Chapel yesterday causing Woosung garrison commander, a

ed and wounde hundreds of Chinese, to become and General Gaston Wang, the homeless. Forty dwellings and Chief of Staff of the 19th Army,

a hundred straw huts were com- have been appointed 'aa' China' plebely gutted, thus adding to the milltary representatives miseries of the harassed bout- Shanghai Peace Conference

A favourable wind fanned the (siderable

The anipers care

squeradi the garb q innocent cool

ent

Basanta, and nade may

no fear that

sitate

Secret Arrival Not Confirmed.

(Reuter's Pacific Service.)

tion from the Irish Free State Gov- an itinerary which includes adjacent, the latter, as in the case Nanking, To-day.

erament, but from a statement retwenty-seven perts of call, of the Smoke Room, being decor Chinese newsrapers report ported to have been made yester- Shanghal being this year ex- ated with a profusion of old Eng- that Mr. Sun Fo has arrived so day by Mr. De Valera in the Free cluded owing to the trouble in the lish prints. The chairs are of blue- cretly in Macao,

State Senate, we understand that North. The Mariposa, which left leather toning nicely with the sur the Free State Government propose New York on January 18, is due rounding décorations.

This is not, however, confirm able by independent sources,

DELEGATES LEAVE GENEVA.

Sino-Japanese Officials Remain.

Geneva, Yesterd Though most of the

now, deserted

Yen the Chinese de

Sat

to retain the Irish land annuities. back in the United States on Swimming Bathe.

Annuities Binding.

Two open air swimming bathe

April 28, Belgien

These annuities are payments Capable of carrying 704 pas are situated on "B" deck one fore. which the tenants of purchased sengers, she has at present 248 and the other aft, while a gym- estates make in order to repay sums passengers on her list among nasium and electric baths are in- which had been lent to them to buy whom are many well-known per stalled on the boat deck amidships. The dining room has received their land. The Irish Free State Bonages AAAAAA* Government are bound by the most The keynote of the Mariposa's special attention in the matter of

formal and explicit undertaking to construction is comfort and con- comfort while the ship is in the continue to pay land annuities to yenience, and the feature which tropics. A special system of all the National Debt Commissioners, immediately catches the eye is refrigeration has been pro ates and failure to do so would be man!- the spaciousness of the surround and the temperature in the dining

menting. The wide sweeping decks, room, can be from 1 violation of

running practically the length of lower than have been constructed

binding - in laws and

dah Bree

the com

- blaze, which – listed for la

control