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Among the Hae's cargo are:-

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be similar to those confiscated from the Schlesien.

Go tons of ammunition.

These arms and ammunition are all Herman, and consigned to Canton. Lin- like the Schlesien, whe described her doubtful cargo as machinery parts," the Bar makes no sicret of what she is carry- ing. Her manifest boldly declares it is arms and ammunition." Them is no reason why it should dot, as, however muth the British Government may de procate the importation of arms into. China. Norway is not a party to the Arms Embargo Agreement, and Norwe xian vessels are not, therefore, prohibited from passing through Colombo with war materials which it is intended to smuggle into Chin

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The remainder of the. He's journey is none the less not likely to be without incident. Even though though nothing can be done at Colombo, the Diplomatic Corps has a fleet-including some British War vessels-of China engaged in pre- renting the landing of arms. Presum

ably these vessels will be given ample notice of the Hare cargo, and the Nor wegian vessel will in all probability be stopped before it reaches its intended destination.

A RED AMBASSADOR. KARAKHAN PRESENTS CREDEN TIALS TO PRESIDENT TSAO.

Mr. 1. M. Karukhan: Soviet Ambas sulor, presented his tévedentials to Pre- sident. Tran Kan at 11 o'clock on July 31st, with ceremony just a little more imposing than the procedure followed in than maan kof, a ferrign Minister. Thr President sent two carriages the Yuan state carriage and another vehicle, to convey the visitors to the Huai Jen Tang. with the Grand Master of Ceremonies, the Assistant Grand Master of Cere monics and a military escort,

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On arrival at the Palace an infantry regiment that was drawn up in waiting gave a military salute. A Chinese band played the Soviet national air as the Party entered the Huri Jen Hall.. Short. ly afterwards the President entered and the party and Mr. Karakhan was then escorted to President Tao and introduced by the Grand Master of Ceremonies. As he approached, the President. followed by his staff, Mr. Karukhan and his staff bowed three times. The President re- turned the courtesy, while the band play. ed the Chinese National Anthem. This Whether it is by design or accident was followed by the presentation of the that the Coronet Theatre this evening Rusian Ambassador's credentials, which offers The Shriek af Araby " does not the President banded to Dr. Wellington realty matter;, the only thing that con- Kno who was assisting at the ceremony.eerns local cinema-goers is the fact that President Two then shook hands with they are thus able to compare Mack Mr. Karakhan and the latter, introduced Sennet's famous burlesque with the pic- his stag. That brought the ceremony tature parodied, The Shriek," which was a conclusion. There were no speeches, but the President expressed the hope that the relations of the two countries would grow ever more cordial and the Russian Ambassador replied appropriately.

THE WANHSIEN AFFAIR. GOVERNMENT ORDERS STRONG PROTEST IN LONDON, MR. KOO'S DEMANDS.

The Chung Mei News Agency of Peking on July 31st circulated the following:

The Central Government is reported to have instructo Mr. C Chào Hain. Charge in London to lodge a strong protest with the British Government in regard to the Wanhsien affair

shown here only a couple of weeks ago, while the latter is still fresh in their minds. Matk Setinet wrote The Shrick of Araby" himself and supervised the entire prouduction." for leading men he chose the inimitable Ken Turpin, here of that other delightful bardesque shown here some months ago, "The Sinal Town Idol." Five reels are required to depict the adventures of Ben Turpin, but it is pointed out that those five reels are cram- med with comedy, spontaneous and whole- Bom, varied here and there by a touca of real drama or a thrill in the approved manner. The picture has a fitting climax everyone home with a smile. which it is clained is warranted to send

QUEEN'S TREATRE.

"Hate Alice Lake's latest picture in à photodrama with plenty of action and pense and gives ample opportunity for the star's dramatic talents. Mim Lake plays the part of "Baby" Lennox, a It is also reported that the British pretty little show-girl who is not entirely Minister in Peking and Dr. Wellington averse to the attentions of Dave Hume, Koo discussed the matter at length or Monday and that the British Minister fortune from the gaming tables. Edward man-about-town who has amassed a declared the junkien bad violated the Felton, one of Hume's old pals,” is Bino British treaty.

also in love with Babe, ut in order to clear the field for himself. Hume gets Felton arrested. Fellon, out on bail and waiting trial. ks Home's life in revenge, but is dissuaded by Babe who Chinese papers that report this con-persuades him to give her his sun.

The versation say that the British attitude is next morning Hume's lifeless body is dit very firm and that strong representations covered in his apartment in circum- were made against the anti-British at-stances which incriminable Felton. With titude that prevailed in that vicinity at these complications the picture starts on the time the commander of the British Babe's efforts to save Felton's life and gunboat took action.

she proceeds to do so by disclosing a sinister devil masent which. Humu gave

He declared that the Government officials should have pre vented the junkmen from attacking for eigners and from interfering with the foreign boats on the river:

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Dr. Koo in said to have been equally her on the night before the tragedy: To as Bern in his demande and to have the course of her attempt she is thrown declared that the British commander in contact with the assistant prosecuting almuld be deprived of his post for com- pelling the execution of two workmen she comes embittered against him he

attorney with whom she falls in love, but and of threatening to bombard a defence cause of his determination to convict less city.

He is said further to have requested a vivid drama giving Miss Lake her most Felton. This clash of interests, produsers | the British Government to offer an exquisite scenes. Confial Nagel gives ariology to the Chinese Government in another of his sterling portrayals as the order to quiet the people at Wanhsien. young attorney who finds himself torn He farther requested that the British between duly, and love." "Hate" is n Government should provide solatium for Metro: production. It is to be screened the families of the two junkmen who were at the Queen's Theatre from Sunday till executed.

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