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THE IRISH CIRISIS.
.BRITISH PROPOSALS TO BE
CONSIDERED. *
LONDON, August 19th, The Sinn Fein authorities in Dublin sanounce that Dail Eireann will con sider the reply to the British proposals in a private session on August end.
It is understood that Dail Eireann is at present attending to departmental
reporta.
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SECRET SESSION OF DAIL
EIREANN...
LONDON, August 19th. Dail Eireson held a secret session to
PARLIAMENT NOT PROROGUED,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST TOTE, 1921.
FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.
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THE ANGLO-JAPANÉSE ALLIANCE,
ME. LLC
LLOYD GEORGE DEFINES BRITISH POLICY.
LATEST CABLES.
DAVIS CUP. HOW JAPANESE BEAT INDIAN PLAYERS.
THE MILITARY. INTRIGUES IN THE YANGTZE REGION. THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN
HUPEH.
WORLD'S BIGGEST LINER,
THE NEW MAJESTIC.” The biggest liner in the world-the White Star Lane's 10,000 to Majest ex-Bismarck- 'no longer a myste
and Chang Tso-lin; but it is believed to be quite improbable on the groand that the War Lord of Manchuria ad Mongolig will, use his full power and strength to oppose Wa's promotion. Hence there is a report among Chinese circles to-day that Chang Tsolin is de GÈNERAL WU POLITELY DECLINES TO manding the appointment of his swore ship.
brother and blood relativa, the monar Mr. W. F. Gibbs, chief of construction chical ringleader, General Chang Hsun for the International Merpatile Com to the post of High Inspecting Commis pany, in an interview gïvadito Tha points ontr that Journal. sioner for Hunan and Eupeh in ex- farine charge for the promotion of Hsiao Yao- although the Majestie's gross tonnage is aan to the Tuchunship at Wuchaag, in 2000 greatr than that of the Leviathan, the hope of presenting a united Irons to the two big linere are practically sister the Southerners, by the Chihli and the ships. They were constructed by the
same builders, Blohm and Voss. of Hain-y Feastien factions in Central Yangtze.
burg, on the same general lines and their mechanical equipment is almost identical.
BECOME TUCHUN. *
KATENÒ, August 7th. General Wa Pei-fi, who is considered to his the most important and influential actor on
the existing Hunan-Hupel political stage, passed through Kai- feng this morning from Chenchow en route for his headquarters at Loyang, and it seems he has not the slighest
New Yoar, August 19th. In the Davis Cup, Fyzee played hard Losnas, August 18th.in the first few sets, but Shimidzu manog- In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyded to battle the indian with twist shots George, reviewing the Imperial Confer and to pull him out of position. ence, dwelt on Japan's loyal interpreta
ion of the Alliance, which had enabled us to guarantee the transport of overseas troops, which otherwise would have been impossible. As Mr. Hughes and Mr. Massey recognised, the Premier continued, Japanese help in chasing raiders was one of the taining factors in the war. "Shall it be suggested that we now say to the Japanese, Thank you, for standing by us in trouble, but we won't need you any longer. Good-bye? Would anyone so behave in business? The British Empir must behave like a gentleman-(cheers)
Fyzeo played Shimidzu to a standstill in the third set, and there was an de- oaranlation of shots into the net and outation to of the court, which finally gave Shimide
't'as seb.
Except in the rat set. when Sleem's great placing enabled him to work the Japanese wat of position; the match was an easy win for Kumagae. Sleem's ser- vice was soft. Kumagae returned the deliveries to whore recovery, was impos. Bible.
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INDIA-JAPAN SINGLES.
and it is suggested that we end the
New Your, August 19th. Alliance when trouble is over, that will In the Davis Cup singles Kumagae, not be becoming to the empire in deal (Japan), defeated Sleem (India), "by ing" with faithful ally (Cheers). | 9-7, 6-1, 6-1. That does not mean that we shall be Shimidza (Japan) beat Fyzee (India), continuing the Alliance with any point by 6-2, 6-1, 6-7.- against anybody else certainly not the United States."(Cheers).
LONDON, August 18th. Owing to the uncertainty of the Irish Mr. Lloyd George said that it was the cardinal principle of British policy to situation, Parliament is not being. pro-act in complete accord with the United rogued, but both Houses are adjourning to-morrow until October 18th, the Speak- er having power to summon a meeting earlier, if desired.
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RELIEF FOR FAMINE- STRICKEN RUSSIA.
AMERICAN ADMINISTRATION'S
PROJECT."
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WASHINGTON, August 19th. Mr. Hoover announces that complete agreement regarding fand relief for flussia has been reached at Riga, and preparations are being made for the despatch of food ships from New York to l'antzig.
Mr. Hoover has published a letter from President Harding, in which the latter says he trusts that America will support the Administration's project.
COUNTY
CRICKET.
proceed to Wuchong, According to his Chief of Staff General Wu has repeatedly sunounced his inten tion not to accept any Tuchunship or Super-Tuohunship in any of the pro- vinces; but to devote his whole time to nedel army for the drilling of a China. The suggestion of the Peking Government that he should accept the post of High Inspecting Commissioner at Wachang in place of Wong Chan-yuan has been politely declined by General
Wu.
HOW GENERAL WU'S APPOINT MENT WAS ARRANGED.
CHANG TSO-LIN'S ATTITUDE.
MYXDEN, August 8th. This latter similarity is to be changed, In reply to an enquiry by the Cabinet however, for the Majestic is to be cún.
What marked economies will. concerning the appointment of Esino vorted from a coal to an oil-burning Yao-nan and Wn Pei-fu to substitute vessel Wong Chao-yuan at Wuchang, Chang alt from this move can be judged Tao-lin says that as Tao Kun has been from the fact that it is expected that it empowered by the Government for the will be possible to make two mord round solution of the Hupeh-Hunan situation, voyages per annum under oil fuel than and as Central Yangtze is too far from under coal. With oil it will not be his sphere of influcace, he cannot and rosary for the Majestic, to stop, more.. will not say anything about it, especial than three days in port, while with cond the vessel's datention would average a ly as the appointment, and dismissal of
watk
the high Government authorities rest solely. with the responsible Cabinet. The Waugh oil can be carried on
for a full round trip, but with Lord of Manchuria is reported to be coal it would be necessary to fuel on to greatly dissatisfied with the Hupeh both legs of the voyage. In addition The following messages are from the situation, especially with the way. Wong the saving in time, there will be the daily bulletina issued by the Asiatic News Chan-yuan has been
"cornered or advantage of being able to bunker with Agency:-
Dusted by his political enemies from oil at the American end of the run, where PEKING, August 10th.
Loyang and Paoting, so that this clover this fuel is much cheaper than abroad.
ia the
weight of fuel: The President and the Premier have reply to Peking may be of good or bad And the saving telegraphed to General Wu Pei-fu in import. That depends on future develop consumed per diem will amount to fully Hampshire defested Glamorgan, at Loyang naking him to accept the post meats.
official proclamation 25 per cent, the daily consumption of Southampton, by an innings and 3 raps, of High Inspecting Commissioner for
issued to-day, Chang Tso-lin says that oil being only 900 tons, as against 1.200- imme he is not interfering in
Still another marked an innings and 28 runs.
Kent defated Sussex. at Hastings, by Huanan and Hupeh and start the peh. trouble fod that there is no economy will be in the size of the engine
the Eunan- tons of coal. diately with the third division Chihli army for Central Yangtze as the truth in the report that he has recom- room force, only 950 mon being needed situation requires his presenbe there.mended the appointment of General with oil fuel, as compared with 450 for At the same time, Marshal Tano Kun an American as a foreigner, but he did PATRONS' CHOICE OF CLERGY as wired to the Government stating that Chang Hsan to the post of High Ins-cool-burning, not see why it was impossible to remem-
Yangtze Valley provinces us a set-cf How these giants of the sea compare is ber obligations towards Japan and NEW POWERS FOR PARISHIONERS. he has telegraphed to Loyang advising posting Commissioner for any of the
the following table. simultaneously to preserve the spirit of
At the National Assembly of the pointment because he csa best serve his against Wu Pei-fu or any one else.. The Teviathan is at present equipped as a fraternity towards the United States.
Church country and people in this way especially people are persuaded to pursue coal-burner, but may be turned into an If the Japanese Alliance could, merge
ato a greater understanding with Japan House, Westminster, on July 13th, the the coming convocation of the Pacific usual occupations and not to listen to oil-burner, as the Majestic, will be:-
in Washington demands and the United States on all Pacific pro- Archbishop of Canterbury presiding, united China to present her case for the Hence the blems, that would be a great event and Lord Parmoor introduced the draft discussion of the Powers. would guarantee the world's pence, be measure conferring further powers on Government is confident that General Wu cause the problems of the humanity of to- parochin! church councils. After Clause will ultimately be persuaded to accept morrow may relate to the Pacific Ocean had been formally agreed to Lord his new post at Wuchang though at the and the Powers chiefly concerned in the Parmoor. moved that Clause 3 should be present moment, as a mere Chinese of Pacific, namely, the United States, generally approved in order that it cial formality, he still politely declines
it Japan and the British Empire (cries of might be discussed in detail. "China." Mr. Lloyd George continued, *** and China.” Those four great coun- tries were primarily concerned with having a complete understanding as re gards the Pacific. The surest way of making a success of any Disarmament Conference was, ürstly, to have an under standing on the Pacific question.
States.(Cheers). There was no coun try in the world with which it was more important to act in concert. It was most difficult to get an Englishman, to regard
Church of England
at the
The clause provides that:- (1) Every council shall have power to make representations to the patrua of the benefice within 21 days of the void nace of such benefice with regard to the Pxercise of his power of presentation thereto, and the patron shall not exer- cise his power of presentation thereto until such a period has elapsed, and
General Wu Pei-fu not to refuse the ap
Conference
T
The dismisal of Wong Chang yuan and the placing of Wu Pei-fu and Hsian Yao aan in the dual post at Wuchang by the Görornment, however, has only solved one half of the Eupeh question and it remains to be seen whether General Kiang. Tsolin Commander-in-Chief other leaders who are
so-called Hupeh People's army, and
rumours.
TSAO KUN'S CLAIM
their
Ahown in
แ
GIANTESSES OF SEA.
Gross tonnage Length (festy Broadth (foot) Depth (feet) Spoed (knots)
Horsepower Boilors Daily fuel (tons) Bunker
(tons)
The
Leviathan. Majestic.
54.282
.90%.0
58.000
912,0
100.3
100.0
58,2
57.1
70,000
70,000
46
1,900
15 900-
8.500
9,500
3
800
800
800
800
2:00
2,000
3,600
3,600
capacity Turn-round (days)... Passenger:
I. Clas II. Clas Steerago
Total
CONVERSIÓN TO, OIL-BURNING..
PAOTING, August 8th. Immediately after the visits of General Tsai Chen-hsun, Minister of War, and General Ho Ea-po, Vice-Minister of War, to Paoting, Marshal Tsao Kun as sumbled his brothers, Tsao Juí,“ Civil Governor of Chihli, and Tuao Yin, Commander of the Twenty-sixth Divi- sion, General Chao Ya-ko, Garrison Commissioner of Tientsin, and many other high military offers of the Chinli "of
try for a special conference. Tao Kua the later wired to the Cabinot agreeing to the removal of Wong 'Chan-yuan in The whole of the British Empito agreed
Chan-yuan (2) The notice required to be served will at once ocase their activities with-
aide of Hupan against w
favour of Hsiao Yao-nan as the Hapch in the desire for complete friendship with the United States and on the neces on the church-wardens, of a parish by cut attaining their aims, which are:- Tuchun; but regarding the proposed
The only alterations to be made in the sity of removing every conceivable section 2 (2) of the Benefices Act, 1898, The abolition of the Tuchanate and the appointment of Wu Pei-fu to, the post of
and the establishment High Inspecting Commissioner for Hunan Majestic' propalare equipment will be Americas agreement on the great prin- the Council, and within 14 days from of
Hupeh residents in North China, that this should not be done by the for cil-burning. There will be 48 boilers SILESIAN PROBLEM.
absolute guarantee of peace, and he was Council shall have power to petition the LEAGUE COUNCIL PROGRAMME.
still hopeful that such an understanding Bishop to refuse to collate, institute, or eral Li Yuan-hung, Chang Kuo-kan, been obtained. In view of the attitude Blobra and Voss. These are the same as on the Leviathan, but there are two more I as would make us feel that such a part- admit any person preposed to be col- Chief of the orative Court and of the Hutch people towards the sp
the Govern-pointment of Hsiao Yao-san to Wu-placed in four boiler-rooms, and when the them. The four dozen boilers are LONDON, August 19th.nership could be established will ensue lated, instituted, or admitted by him. others have just
as a result of the Washington Conference. Upon receiving any such petition the ment suggesting that hostilities be sus chang, Tsao Via is despatching immed vessel is under weigh, all but one or two Bishop shall be entitled, alter consult pended by both sides at once, adding lately one of the infantry brigades of of the furnaces will be kept going The Morning Post's Paris correspondent
ing a permanent board of assessors to that the Hupehites are not fighting their the Twenty-sixth Division to Hupeh as simutaneously, it being more economical says that Viscount Ishii has cobroked a
be constituted for that purpose by the battics among their own brothers and reserve for the Chibli troops. This
to keep a great number of the boilers Diocesan Conference, to refuse to col- sisters merely for the promoion of the
means that the leaders of the Chihli working at comparatively low pressure meeting of the Council of the League of
late, institute, or admit such person if inforces of any faction of the Peiyang faction will use military force to than a small number at high pressure. Nations for August 20th, at Geneva, to The State Department is informed that he thinks fit, irrespective of any other Wilitary Party after the retirement of overawe the Hupehites into submission With the use of oil-firing there will be
Wong Chan-yunu. " consider the Silesian question. Pre the Chinesa delegation to the Washing power of refusal which he may possess
by statute or otherwise. liminary arrangements will then be top Conference will namber a hundred. made, after which the real discussion will be adjourned until the meeting on September 15th under the presidency of Mr. Wellington Koo.
obstacle to such a friendship. An Anglo. shall be served also on the secretary of BAY CUCU for Hunch province. and Hupeh,. Tsao Kun is of the opinion to the furnacea, which will be converted
ciples of the world's policy will be an the service of any such notice theer the leadership of ox-President Gen Government "until his concurrence has of the Yarrow water-tube typa built be
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CONFERENCE.
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PASSIVE RESISTANCE.
WOCHANO, August 7th.
of
a caso they resist the appointment of a saving in boiler repairs, and this will Wu Pei-lu and Haiso Yao-nan because reduce the time necessary for repairing reports have already been received here as compared with the use of coal-fired from Hupch that the Hupen people boilers, and the ship will be kept more demand the immediate abolition of the continuously in service.. Tuchuaste and the post of High Inspect ing Commissioner for their province, otherwise, they say, they shall be com- pelled to continue the struggle until the attainment of their aims.
in-
Lord Phillimore submitted an amend SENATOR LODGE CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE. ment leaving out the whole of Clause 9 and inserting words giving the Paro- WASHINGTON, August 18th.
chiel Church Council power on the Passive resistence against the appoint
The Majestic will have eight turbines, Senator Lodge called at White House voidance of any benefice to make a rement of General Wu Pei-fu and General
without gearing and directly connected- and conferred with President Harding presentation to the patron sa to any Heino Yao-nan to the dual-post of Wong
to the propellers. These have been built for the first time since the announcement circumstances which, in the opinion of Chan-guan, who is quietly sliding away
by Blohm and Yoes, and are of the Par of his selection as
sons type. There will be four ahead and a member of the the Council, ought to be taken into con- even without the formal acceptance
four astern, two on each shaft, with high- American delegation. It is understood aideration by him; and providing that his resignation" by the Peking Gor
ernment,
„was shown by the members of the that he discussed Conference matters after the expiration of a certain time
presauro turbines on one inboard shaft, Intermediate pressure on the other the patron shall give notice to the secre. Hupph pro assembly who met on with the President.
the lat
Yochow and elected
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beard shaft and two low-pressures on the GERMAN-POLISH CO-OPERATION.
tary of the Council of his provisional General Kiang Tso-pin, former vice-Minis
outboard shaft. The steam will pass frat intention to present the clerk whom heter of War and now Commander-in-Chief MR. J. D. GAINES OF SHANGHAI, through the high, then through the in- BEELIX, August 18th.
proposes to present, and the Council of the Hupch People's Army, to act con-
termediate, and will then divide and pass The conference between Germana and
High for the In the House of Commons, questioned may make in a think it, he said as in Commisioner to sho
such representation to the
Coly a tow weeks ago Shanghai was half through each of the low pressure Poles as Kattowitz was most important, and included a number of members of as to how the League of Nations pro presentation to the Bishop being effec time, draft Computio har en congratulating Mr. J. D. Gaines on his turbince. The general arrangement is the Reichstag representing all parties, in poses to enforce decrees as regards the five unless accompanied by a certificate drawn up and promulgated by the departure after many years' sorvice to the same as on other large liners, includ addition to leaders of all the German discouragement of illicit opium in coun by the patron that he has taken into
homeland: last week tha and Bows Leviathan.
Seventy thousand hrose-1 trade unions.
tries like China and Persia, Mr. Short consideration the representation of theably, calling into existence & Prvi a well-deserved holiday and rest in the ing the Aquitania, Imperator
reached Shanghai of his sudden death, power will be generated. The Pales included Skolay, Korfanty's replied that the League was entrusted Council.
Hupch in place of the Wong Chan-yaan
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION. Muccessor as Polish Plebiscite Commission with general supervision of the execution Lord Phillimore said that under the Government at Wechang The Proving a deep gloom over a wide circle
of filenda.
When finished, the 'Majestic will have Br. The trade union leaders' conference of the 1912 Opium Convention, the pro clause an introduced a Church Council aional Autonomous Government of Hapch Mr. Gaines, says the Mercury, was for sccommodation for about 3,500 passen decided to issue identical manifatoes to visions of which required the signatories could petition the Bishop to refuse to will be located temporarily in many years with the Commercial Pacife gers, including 300 frat cabin, the same the population of Upper Silesia, exhort to enact effective regulations for con- collate a man without giving any specific territory and it will be removed to Wa Cable Co., coming to Shanghat after uber second cabin, and about 2,000 ing peaceful co-operation, also to form trol, production, and distribution-but German and Polish committees to aid in it did not rest with the League to decida reason other than that of dislike. The chang na soon as the Northern admin-half a dozen years' work in Honolulu. storage. Thors, will be a swimming pool,
According to Bishop would have the power, without istration collapses there.
For twelve years he did excellent work gymnasium, restaurants and winter the maintenance of order,
how much opium might be grown appeal, except to a Board of Assessors, the provisional Constitution, the Hupeh in Shanghai and during his atay here garden which will be an
feinaing to collate, because the people people want absolute self Government was also a prominent member of several the Ritz resaurant plan, with terraced
the immediate abrogation of the of the sporting clubs. He was especially effect. Bishop did not want a row. Ho (Lord
keen on golf and lawn bowls and on the
The cargo capacity will practically be it is afirmed that the duty of Phillimore) thought that was simply Hupeh people's army will not be con the members. He was elected a life a boat of the size of the Majestic a great
RUBBER INDUSTRY.
SUGGESTED" ASSOCIATION OF
SHAREHOLDERS.
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LONDON, August 18th.
benn
sional Autonomous Government for
and
and
and
adaptation of
THE PRIOR OF WALES TO VISIT | did not wish to have' the man and the dual-pout of Tuchun and Saper-Tu the links and greens was a popular figure limited to exprem matter and mails. On
JAPAN.
LONDON; August 18th. While an official announcement bas not yat been made, it is understood that the
The Ber. A. G. B. Atkinson ́möred/sidered as successfully performed until of the Golf Club, and prior to amount of cargo space has to be converted
these
A number of leading London brokers Prince of Wales will proceed to Japan be postponed. He said it deprived that the Rims which are the real will of his departure for home was the recipient to storage for baggago.
have circularised shareholders of rubber in 1922 on the conclusion of his visit to companies suggesting the formation of India
an Association" to protect the share- holders, interests" in view of the serious cries through which the industry is pass- ing and the possibility that many com- panies may become insolvent.”
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IMPERIAL WIRELESS CHAIN FIRSE STÁTION OPENED.
LONDON, August 18th.
[BY COURTESY OF THR“ UHINA MAIL"
JAPAN'S CROWN PRINCE,
BALLS FROM SINGAPOLE FOR JAPAN.
SINGAPORE, August 18th.
the Prince not landing.
accomplished.
at
abominable. that the consideration of the mesanro
have been fully and genuinely of tekens of esteem from different clubs. This statement on the When he left, some, three months ago,
If the Leviathan ultimately passer into the bands of the International Mercan clergyman of & right the part of the Hupehites, as expressed Mr. Gaines appeared to be in the best British citizen had of recourse to the through their representatives in the Pro- of health and his friends considered that control of tas two largest liners in the tils Marine that company will - have Courts of Law if he felt he was suffer vincial Assembly, is regarded as a he had many years of a happy retirement world-one under the British and the ing from a grievance.
ing
to the Chibli lenders against step in front of him. The cabled news of athar under the American flag.
into the shoes of Wong Chan-yuan his death, therefore, came as a distinct The Algused by Lord Phillimors. Wuchange in spite of their strong shack, and deep sympathy will be extend
Archbishop of York supported the The time bad come, he urged, when they military pressure, and it រ៉ certain that ahould make provision for the parishion- General Kiang Tao-pin who has nowed by Shanghai sportsmen and ex-colis- ers being heard in the appointment of been elected by his provincials as the relatives in their and bereavement.
of the deceased to Mrs. Gainen and aghee
SIR JOHN DOWANS * £8,000, their parsons. They would give the High Commissioner at the head of the
As a token of respect flags at practic It will come as a shock to many people The Japanese warships Katory and parishionera, a status they had never hit. Provisional Autonomous Government of
Eupen will never recognize Hsino Tanally all the senior clubs in the Settlement to hear that General, Sir John Cowans Kashima with the Japanese Crown herto enjoyed. Prince arrived bere this morning and Lord Salisbury said that nothing could nan cr Wu Poi-fu even if they be form ware haf-masted, dec used having been a died in so poor circumstances. Sir John member of the Shanghai, American, was Quartermaster-General of the The firat atation of the Imperial wire-proceeded eastwards a few hours later, be said for passing an inadequate mca- ally appointed to this city, by the. Peking Columbia, Country Race, Golf, Lawn British Forces; and it was duo almost i
Bowls and other clubs. sure. Lord Phillimore was responsible Cabinet.
entirely to his foresight and sagacity that Tommy, whether in Mesopotamia or Lord Wolmer supported the clause as
France, navor went abort, so far as food. submitted by Lord Parmoor on the
PAXING, August 8th.
and equipmnut_wers concerned. He was. ground that it represented the minimum
responsible for some of the largest non-4 they could ask for at present, The In order to save the "face" of Wong
*In Liverpool the local extes amount tracts in the history of the world; hun- abs in patronage arising under party Chan-yuas, and, with the concurrence of trusts, some of them regarded as one Tao Kun and Chang T-lin, a Pro to £10 per head for every man, dreds of millions passed through hin of the most disgraceful scandals in the sidential Mandate will, he issued shortly aman, and child, and national taxation bands and he was responsible for see whole Church of England. If they were accepting the resignation of the averages 293 per hond so that altogethering that the Stars and the men in the going to deny the laity a voice in the Hunch Tuchun and at the same time, the average of taxation in Liverpool is field received full value for the money appointment of their clergy, they would Hino Yao-an will be agrointed Acting nearly 230 per head of the population, thus spent His supreme organising certainly have a much greater right for Tuchun of Haneh, leaving the post of It is a burden impossible for any com- genius was apparent everywhere. Bir Inspecting Commissioner for munity to bear," said Mr. Thomas John left only a personal fortune of interferring in the services of the High
White, chairman of the Liverpool £8,000 most of which has since been Hunan and Hupeh vacant for the pre Parish Assessment Committee,, presiding swallowed an to pay his debts. The Church.
The Dean of Manchester also support sent. This means, General W Pel-fut the National Conference of Assess fact in he was too busy looking altor his
may be appointed Super-Tuchun for ed the draft medre.
The further consideration of the Hunan and Hureh if he desired to rank ment Committees in Carton Hall, last country' affairs to attend to his own matter was adjourned,
himself on equal footing with Taso Kan month.
less chipin, erected at Oxford. was opened. The ships will not call at Hongkong for an inadequate measure. to-day by the Postranator-General, who sent a message of greeting to all British stations within range.
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announced.”
They will be met further north by a Japanese squadron and escorted Home, where a great welcome is being prepared for the Frince.]
GENEVA, August 18th.
TLS. 50,000 BETTER., "The death of Sir David Henderson is MR. VLEMING SUES BANK FOR DEFAMATION.
(Lt-Gen. Sir David Headerson was
SHANOZAI, August 19th. to od rved in the Goudan, Mr W. S. Fleming, the American Aitor the South African War, and the Wer. Besides holding a number of Euro-ney, has filed answers to the petition of the Philippine National Bank who claim pean pod decorations, the deceased Tls. 600.000 for breach of confidence: of the Sacred Treasure of Japan, Gen- Mr. Fleming counter olaims for defama eral Henderson was the author of "The tion, demanding damages amounting to Art of Reconnaissance."]
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