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NATIONAL CONGRESS VIEWS.
SEPTEMBER 2011, 1910.
WHY THE CHINESE DELE
GATES FAILED AT PARIS.
THE LEAGUE UNABLE TO SAVE CHINA.
Further evidenca was heard on August 6th by the Select Committee of both Houses of Parliament, prisided" over by the Earl of Selborne, which is consider ing the Government of India Bill. The Hon. B. J. Katel, the secretary of the | the World «. Chinese StudentsTM Federas Indian National Congress, put before the tien, Shanghai, on September th. before Committee the views of the Congress, the
a large gathering on China's Diploma, main points of which are that India is
the Failure and Its Causes," Air. Hsu ripe now far salf-government, and that
reached Paris on June 20th: he had no Parliament should fix a definite number
offcial commission ..tu perfarma. Нім of years, within which the Indian' people should be granted power to govern them object was to study the influences that
selves.
Mr. Patel, in the course of his evidence, stated that he was general secretary of the Indian National Congress, and wis an elected member of the Indian Legisla tive Council, while he had served for six.
PEKING NOTES."
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
Paxing September 10th,
THE PREMIERSHIP.
Mr. Geo, Hat Cormerly Vice It looks as if the Anfo Club is making Minister of Justice in the Tang Shao-yu dead set against the acting Premier. Cabinet, lectured in the Lecture Hall of Fur sung time now there have been rum- ours of his resignating n-his-impending resignation, but it would appear as if these were put into efreutation in order to make him "lose face." He bas Do in tention of resigning,, so I am amured. That is true, at the moment of writing. but tomorrow it may not be quite so ↑ accurate. ' "There are many rumours de to what is going to happen in this con-
HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJOR J. W
NAMSTRONG, V.D., ACTESG ADMIN US- TRATITE COMMANDLANT,
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190 Lee..Corp, W. Lye, Engineer Co. is permitted to resign, on lenys ing the Colous, from September aoth. 1919,
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Officer on duty Lieut. W. Brown..
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wore brought to bete upon China's case and to render some assistance in an advisory capacity to the thiness delegatection te is that Marshal Tunn Chi-Those who wish to attend classes for
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„Mr. Hsu felt extreme surprise and dis. retirement and take over the seals of office years as a member of the Bumbay Legisappointment over the position in whichther he is going to support the Antu Pay *ve Council. The object of the Congress, he said. was the attainment by The found the Chinese delegation. There
programme in its entirety or stand for the people of India of Dominion Home Rule, or responsible government as n
a compromise is difficult to quay,» integral part of the British Empire. The garding the signing, of the Treaty after assumption of the Premiership would not announcement fond on August 20th, witnessing the there stages through which satisfy the Southern Constitutionalists
of pledged his Majesty to a policy of the Shantung issue had passed. First. But it would inspire the Militarists. 1917, Progressive realisation of responsible government, but the congress did not res there was the dismal embarrassment of northern and southern, with a certain gard the statement of the Secretary [ur India in making the announcement that Japan which, before the outbreak of the amount of confidence which may make the British Government and the Gor Fiume issus, drove the Japanese delegates possible the projected Settlement which, ernment of Endin must be the judges of to serk a separate understanding with the it is hoped, will be arranged between the the time and nuture of the advance, part of his Majesty's declaration.
Chines delegates, and to offer the guar Tuchyns of the North and the South. antee of the restoration of Tsingtan, | Undoubtedly the coming pence which is which offer was rejected. Second, there foreshadowed at this moment is une be was the suggestion that China' should tween the Tuchens of both sides. The sign the Trenty and then sane a subse Constitutionalists are not in the run quent declaration with regard to the re ning meantimes they, are completely out servation of the Shantung issue for of the race. Most significant of all is future settlement. Lastly, there was the the fact that the Peking notes of the hint from the Peace Conferencs that such two Government. Banks are dropping. To-day they have reached the fifty mark. This does not tead to inspire confidence
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The Chairman: It is part of the an nonnement.
Witness: That may be your lordship's view it is not the view of the congress.
The Chairman: That is what the Gov ernment nid.
of
TEL TELEGRAM FROM - CANTON.
Rumour suggests that Tuan Chi-jui is about to emerge from his cave of Adullam and assume the Premiership, but whether that is intended as a threat or represents his teal intentions it is impossible to
Witness: I am very sorry to bear that. Continuing witness said that the Indian National Congress considered the an nouncement and passed a resolution arging that a tin limit should be fixed by statute within which a full measure
lf government must be conferred сп a declaration would be useless. Indin.. They were not prepared to accept an indefinite statement
The modifica 1. tions suggested by the congress were On the morning of June 28th Mr. Hun acy settlement that will be lasting. roughly as follows:-
accompanied by Mr. Wang Ching-wei, a 1-Eut provincini, autonomy, with the transfer of nil sub
subjects.
writer of renown, and two delegates from -A measure of responsibility in the Shantung went to ee Mr. Lu Tang- government of India. The Army, Navy, siang, who happened to be sick. It was Air Forc
peace treaties, foreign relin is sick-room that all the delegates tions," relations with ruling princes, and. genere of the country should be re ouestions affecting pence and
made up their minds that, in spite of the def
Peking's instructions to the contrary, say. Nevertheless, he must be considered us factor in any scheme of re-arrange served. while subjects affecting internal they would not sign. They were also in affairs should be handed over.
receipt of a cablegram` from the Cantonment which may be carried out. with Military Government which read: "Re or without the approval of the Anfa fuse signing without reservations. The decision was not reached until Ln saw the Club. imminent possibility of resumption of internal war in China if Canton's warn
which was backed by Chinese public opinion, was unheeded
wich,
3.-Fiscal autonomy. 4-Time limit of fifteen years to be fixed by statute within which full respon sible government should be attained. Inthe differences among various bodies in
regard to reform, witnessing, aid, were really only on points of de tail. He strongly supported the enfrar chisement of women, and that
urged franchise generally should be made and the property qualification reduced. In the case of university representation be urged that all graduates should be allowed to vote, and not Fellowsgnerely. Eights
PH cunt. of the
he said, were
Dominated by the Government, and thir restriction of the electorate would turn the universities into a pocket seat..
Replying Congress sugated that fall to Mr. Bennett, witness said the government should only be given within
Sears.
ord Islington: If the hill is passed
THE NORTHKUN DELEGATE.
gate, Mr Wang [-tang. has not mended himself to the South, there is no doubt of his intention to proceed to Shanghai and endeavour to arrive at some settlement with the South. dently be believes that it is better to try: than not to attempt the task. A candid Chinese friend whispered to mto-day
While it is true that the Northern dele- cott-
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Musketry Course up King's mark Range in the early moming, as Wa dune last year, instead ot in the afternoon are requested to soad their names to the Adjutant.
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Friday, September 8th-
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The Chinese delegates were deplorably outwitted by their Japanese opponents in the matter of propaganda. It was also trne they were short of funds for this purpose. On all sides the various condi. tions which should have earned for China universal sympathy and unequivocal sup- port were inadequately known. The del gates had placed so much confidence in the triumph of President Wilson's 14 that the negotiations failed previously. fool's paradise Points that they found themselves in a because the militarists and the civilians when the chief executive wanted so much to be squared that tho of the United States was compelled to
total amount of their demands was 300 make concessions against his own prin
million dollars while the prospective ad- quently, they found they were in an in Vance was only 210 millions.
possible position, and the eight demands were presented by the South soon after- wards, thus bringing the Conference to
Nations.
on its present lines would you endeavour iples in order to save the League of to work it-We will do our best: but which Mr. Hsu visited subsequently, he In England and. America, We shall agitate for the rest.. We Tr not satisfied with this little thing.
If
Mr. Montagu (Secretary for India): you cannot get all that the Congrese wants have you any alternative
carved that similar ignorance prevailed.
Mr. Hsu expressed the opinion that the League of Nations would not save China ргорова.. aa long as the Chinese Government was run by a handful of traitorous officials backed by the militarists.
to make Personally I would strongly
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INTERNAL REFORM NEEDED.
The Real Burley "Cigarette arge the grant of the reforms asked for
in the Central Government and the fer of all the subjects in the provinces except law,
and
Hi regretted that Mr. Lu Tseng-halang Asked by
Viscount
he had had re
an end.
THEOUGH IRREGULAR CHANNELA...”·
Canse-
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one is forced
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Vidlic IT'S TOASTED, anything in would be our red puta toke no pains in spite of his ne conviction that that is another transaction The Cadet Corps will be required to
out if self-government were granted,China's cuss in its important bearings benels, which makes it all the more suspect, witness snid hey would pass a measure for Mr. Lloyd George, whom inter for free and com
viewed but once. This, Mr. Hsu consider ANTI-OPIUM PROPAGANDA, Mr. Mahalsory edtention.
Rao, another representa-ed, was a serious omission. He ardently This afternoon Dr. Reinsah, the Ameri An entirely New principle in strongly advocated complete autonomy that diplomatic Fictory might become ternational Anti-Opium Association at
tive of the Indian National Congress, recommended internal reform in order can Minister, was the guest of the In as opposed to diarchy.
at the Hotel de Peking. possible anti enduring, and incidentally Norris presided, and in a The Committee pdjourned.
Bishop prevent the advent of the Yellow Peril
a pleasant speech in its new meaning --N.-'. Daily News. han on
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FILIAL DUTY.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chin- ese south; when charged with the theft of a piece of brass from the Taikos Dockyard, plended that he had received a letter from his father, who was ill in the country, asking for money, As ho out of funds at the moment he was obliged to steal.
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Inspector Angus stated that what defendant said was true. He had a letter purporting to have come from his father.. He was a bailer-maker in the Docks.
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CHINA AND THE NEW CUSTOMS TARIFF.
NOT TO APPLY TO NON-TREATY
POWERS.
The Superintendent of the Shanghai Customs has received a circular ordar from the Government, to the following
account of the V.R.C Sports the Cadet Sports will be postponed co October 11th” The 0.C. would well come donations to the Prize-Fund.
PARADE-BATHING..
Launch will leave Blake Pier on Wednes-
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G. E. STEWART, Capt...
Adjutant, R.K.D.C.L Hongkong, September 19th, 1919,
The Chinese Press reports that the
s to the effect of the proposed Consor- Ministry of War has entered into negotia tions with a certain brm for the pur- tium. They regard it as constituting a chase of 100 aeroplaces from Eng monopoly and, as such, detrimental to the land at a cost of two million pounds interests of the country. They contend. and 100 submarines from Italy at that the Government ought to be in a cost of three million pounds.
The reposition to select the most favourabl In view of the fact that the fixation of understand that two Italian engineer In support of this they cite past experi
ports, bowever, are not confirmed. term offered in respect of any advance.. our Customa tariff by means of treaty
bave been interviewing the Ministry; of
effect:-
with other Powers is a procedure both Navy, but beyond that there is nothing fences with the Quadruple Banks when the prejudicial to our national right and de to give any colour to the rumours Acro Government, notwithstanding that it has trimental to our revenue receipts, as we planes, even if purchased by the Minas Cust. na surplus or a Saft surplus in as having a most pernicious affect upon try of woes for commercial purposes. when it needs funds. for any urgent call.
might be condoned they
the baba, is" yet compelled to borrow our economic and financial systems, you can
If
THE CHANGCHUS AFFAIR.
A Chinese stole an electric fan and are hereby instructed to take note that The trouble is that any such purchase at pair of spectacles from the residence of with the exception of those cases in which this time is open to suspicion that the A settlement has been reached in the Mr. Sunderam in Wanchai Road on the we are bound to respect the treaty-hxed Ministry is more concerned with commis Changchun affair, and, ag usual, it is morning of September 17th. In the tariff, you are not to apply the tariff signs on the transaction than in con- China that hins given way. On this oc evening, & constable met the
Aub to utility. As newly revised at Shanghai by agreement sidering questions of Yaumati and arrested. hiin.
casion it is conceded that, with the ex- marines, such a deal can only
be justified Yesterday the defendant was sentenced imports in futu
the to three months hard labour by Mr. R., countries or, from countries with which hostilities against Japan, which they do into a Chinese barracks constituted a Navy ception of the first demand, all the others Ministry of from all non treaty or the E. Lindsell.
entry of Japanese armed "contingent this country has broken off and cancelled not, the acquisition of submarines might all treaties; that is, you must under have a decided value, but most people provocation. Tuia the Japanese decline stand that our eventry has full right and are convinced that negotiations to this to admit, and consequently, the. Chinese THE VICTORIA THEATRE.
freedom to fix and, impose a national ond represents desire for the present have undertaken that the presidential tariff of duty on importa from there office holders to make hay while the sun maadate dismissing the Chinese officers. The Victoria Theatre management are countries without let or hindrance." The frustrate the scheme. It is absurd that Tokia as an apology to the Japanese abines." Wholesome publicity may for their misdeed, shall be forwarded, to screening tonight the seventh and eighth Government has already appointed a Government which cannot meet current Government. Chinese admit, to having episodes of The Lightning Raider, deputy to procved to Shanghai to consult | 4 sinering Pear) White. The programme with you in respect of the national tariff expenses should fritter money, yet to be opened fire on the Japanese contingent. should prove highly entertaining, as it that may be fixed. You are to confer with borrowed, in purchases which are abeo and the demands relating to compensation comprises & farcical picture entitled him on this matter with a view to carry Tux CONSORTIUM,
lutely unnecessary.
and stationing of troops are, in the cir Look Out Below," in which Harolding out this decision as speedily as pue
cumstimees, considered reasonable. Keen criticism, if it down not yet TERNATIONAL. PRZES Lloyd; the area comedian, is probably sihle. This is very important, constitutoint to active opposition, is being acen at his best. There is a good cartoon, ing as it does our first step towards the heard in enlightened Government circles, "The Two Extremes, and an up-to-date retrocession of our full right to fix and which have hilberto been anti-Japanese, budget of the world's raws. The pro impose a national tariff of custoros duty gramme will be repeate to-morrow. ultimately,
(Continued as foot of next column.)
with other Powers when dealing with the with difcry of War ever contemplated are reasonable. Chinese plead that the
honour at the International Press Club Dr. Reinsch, attended a reception, in fis and gave an interesting addrees on the
functions of the Preas,
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