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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER · 16TH,

WAR IN NORTH CHINA.

LATEST NEWS,

{THROCON REUTER'A - AGLYCY.)

TIENTSIS, September 15th.

THE CHINA WAR.

THE SCHEME OF WARFARE.

A LEVY, ON YANGCHOW.

1921.

sibility abruptly terminates when

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MR. THOMAS AND. UNITY. REPLY TO LABOUR CRITICS.

imagination to realize the condition Practically all the native banks in of those wounded soldiers when they are Chinklang and Yangchow are now closed picked up by the stretchers-bearers_from

SOUTH AFRICAN VISIT. and business is at a standstill. Both the ground, in weather conditions such The general type of warfare on the cities are heavily garrisoned and under as we have at present. From a Chinese

The Right Hon. . H. Thomas, M.P., Shanghai battle, front, says the strict martial law. At Yangchow, the soures I learn that the military autho- the Colonial Secretary, who, together with representatives of the Parliaments of Daily News, is not according to the con commander of the garrison has demanded rities are not particularly concerned with Britain, Canada Australia and New Wu Pei Fu's troops continue to move ception of those who fought in the Great of the Chamber of Commerce the payment the comfort of their men once they have Zoland, will visit son of the South

September, was the guest from Protingiu towards Shanhaikwan. War, where heavily entrenched forces, of $130,000 before the lath for the support fallen. Indeed, it said that their respon-African Lancheon Club at lunch as the They are fully equipped with artillery kept in communication with the year by hof the focul soldiery, Business men des

Hotel Victoria on July 20th. Sir Edgar Laxngx Septenther 13th

Walton, High Commissioner for South There was a moving scene in White and aeroplanes, while a Tientsin aribas connecting trenches, could remain conceal clare, that they eat possibly raise so

Sir Edgar Walton, proposing" Our hall yesterday morning when eighty ex-received instructions to manufacture #ased and protected from enemy fire, though large a sun after the levies already muda (soldier'is wounded. The maa may, or may Africa, presided...

upon them. Theatres and places of not, bedragged out of the fring line;

Guest," congratulated Mr. Thomas on his Services, feeserting nine Allied connasks. It is reliably reported that the the aeroplane was a disaster to be feared amusement has closed and eyrn the ten birth thrus his left to chance or to the forthcoming visit to South Africa, and tries and delegates to the Fidag-Federa- railway has been ent on the Manchuria In China, at least on the Inaagte sector, houses for which both cities are famous Red Cross; no rations are provided for remarked that the greatest danger we had from Interalliée des Anciens Combattants side of the Great Wall so as to prevent treaches are avoided, the natural enn-are almost deserted.

him, his pay ceases, no communication to face was that of growing apart. -- - Congress, which is meeting in London invasion by Chiblites. All foreigners dition of the ground affording concent- The motor launch which plies between is made to his relatives, and if he dies,declared that a miserable narrow party for the first time, placed a floral crown returning from Feitaiho believe that ment as long as needed by the soldiers. the two cities has been commandered, no coin is provided. The Chinese Red spirit was the real weakness to-day. F

proceeded: So far as I am concerned I At the base of the Cesataph, n. large,

hostilities will cominence at any moment. Guerilla warfare, as outlined by Welling but a tramp launch has taken its place Cross is doing its utmost, but on this make no apology for being a Labour man. Mukden reports of firing at Shanhaikwanton in the Spanish wars, is the general and the motor line to Yangchow is still unprecedently large scale of warfare in type of combat, though the three-inch gurperating. Attempts to seize the unto China, there are inevitably terrible delays

in rescuing and treating the wounded.

VICTORY FOR CHANG.

crowd standing bare-headed for two pinates during the ceremony, Sabae. are untrue. quently the Congress sent a message of homage to 31., the King, expressing sincero `appreciation of His Majesty's devotion to the cause of práce. Major, Isadore Salawon welcomed the "delegates pu hebalf of the Landon County Council:

Br. T. F. Lister, Chairman of the British Legion, read messages from Canada, South Africa, Rhodesia, India Barma and Malaya, wishing success to the Font-

SHANGHAI, September 14th.

and mountain batteries add a zunderu touch. Skirmishing parties are, avoided

buses, according to Mr. J. C. Taylor, the manager in charge, have repeatedly been made during the last two weeks but havi

British subject, threatens to place every car in the service ander deck and key and hipiself to stand guard if any further at: tempt to molest the line is made.

A Lu communiqué says that a telegram and infantry charges are made for cer but frustrated.. Mr. Taylor, who is n tain objectives, when determined action is decided upon--at other times the inen are idle.

has been received from Makden stating) that Chang Tsa. Lin's forces have cap- tured Chaoyangfu, in Chihli,

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Mr. Thomas in the course of his reply

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tako no apology for subscribing to a Labour programme. I incidentally say to you that when you go to bed at night, whatever you have said publicly at your political gatherings, I say there is one prayer you all utterit is especially uttered by Liberal and Tory friend--and EACH TOWN HAS ITS PRICE.

it is this: Thank God these people In one of his letters from Nanking to are in power, and may we he forgiven for the X.-4. Daily News, Mr. Rodney saying anything that will turn thea (Laughter.) In the industrial affairs of this country, in the political Gilbert writes : --- People inight suppose that these aravies

The troops under Marshal.Chi on the affairs of this country, there are differ- ences of opinion, there is room for differ- NO CHANGE IN A WEEK.

The railway is still open to Seochow, are facing each other, as the Allies faced

enstern ling have been stimulated to great ence of opinion, but believe me, we are and with the new, inßux of troops is September 15th, the Hindenburg line, with continuous pro.

efforts and to an utter disregard of dan-ever going to have the amly thing that really matters until we get rid of that likely

be kept open without difficulty, News from an independent source shows tection over the whole front. Were much fgrenos. A. Bertrand, President, speak that on the Hwangts front of the East the case, neither of the armies would have. Doily Jews from Xanking Septem-usand dollars was offered for the who have been born in better circnur- One hundred try to establish confidence in each other. Mr. Rodney Gilbert writing to the ger and hardship by offers of cash prizes class feeling and class prejudice, and

Each town has its price.

| (Cheers.) I am never envious of those ing on behalf of the French, stressed the sector, hostilities were resumed yester enough men

to cover their front, and ber 10th says: In official circles here all

The Langhuatuneys than. 1. I am never envious of point that their task was to pretpet vicday with the result that the Chekiang food for such an army could not be sup thews has to do with Chibli advances and taking of Huangt.

a better chance in life than I had, but troops advanced several . Later they plied by a single track railroad or by the victories.

Foreign observers returning arsenal is said to have a similar price those to whom birth and position gave had to fall back to their original posi-population near by or from supplies at from the front do not discredit the local tipon it. and the unit which takes Hangintend to make merely a question of being used and utilised for the benefit tion. The troops are must precisely in the bases. The field action at Huntigt reports but say that advances are trifling chow will be paid a million, while the birth and poverty, no barrier to brains the same positions as they were a week and Liuho, is certainly heavily manned and that victories are not spectacular commander on the western line who is of the community as a whole. (Cheers.7 there ought to be such a thing as equality and soldiers are ready in reserve but over An American army officer said this morn responsible for the taking of the Chekisng There is no such thing as equality, but LEAGUE INTERVENTION, SUGGESTED. the whole line, even from the railway to that no army could possibly register capital will almost certain be Tuchun of of opportunity. That is why I am avail. A pronounced, victory or a pro the province. It is already assumed bereling nyself of the opportunity of visiting the river, such a mass could not be mais kounced defeat in such conntry as is.now that Chen Tiao Yuen will win the wareurn. 1 go beatuse I believe that I will tained. Outposts and communications being fought over. If there were no en- The Daily Telegraph, referring to the with the rear are kept to prevent suremy at all, the Kinngsu troops would sim, and be Gaveruor of Chekiang Generalke letter for my visit and South Africa ing the Hindu-Moslem disturbances at reported arwaing of conflicting Chinese prises and attempts to break through ply be wading dismally through rice Bri Pai-shan is also a candidate, how. worse." Kohat, fers to the seriousness of the foregs by different Powers with political and roving parties keep well out to fore- paddies at their present speed. Hear ever, and both commandere in the Thing threak it mentions that troops, were motives and with commercial considera stall any such move, which with the slow fighting is, however, reported from the territory are undoubtedly spurred on now with lawn on the evening of the 9th instions. urges that the League of Nations movement of the armies. where there Anting district (next station west of by the hope of winning high office.

gims of the war and to promote prafes

THE HINDU-MOSLEM. DISTURBANCES. PROMPT ACTION BY AUTHORITIES PREVENTS MASSACRE..

S1, September 13th,

A General Staff comminuiqué, detail ing the part takes by troops in suppress

after the first incendiary Bre was coo- trolled, but armed tribesmen from Jude. pendent Territory, attracted by the pro-

spect of lasting, entered the city late the sunny night and started i fresh fire which

took the whole of the 10th inst. to ex-

tinafsh, three companies. of infantry, two troops of cavalry "being employed, | eventually restoring order on the 11th inst.

ago.

LONDON, September 15th.

should immediately attend to the mutter

ure ne "roads and no inctors for quick and endeavour to seck a termination of transit, can be easily met. So regimens these abuses by requesting all Governmeets regiment and Hanking novements meats to veth the sale of armaments to are difficult to exernts because cavalry is

China just now.

[BY COURTESY OF TEA DALLY BULLETIN.”]

WU PEI FU'S REMARKABLE -

TELEGRAM.

SHANGHAL. September 13th.

The Daily Telegraph's" Calcutta. corrisprudent describes the outbreak as one of the worst recent tragic records of Hindu-Muslem animosity. Only the promptuess of the „Authorities in calling oût troops prevented a massacre of the Hindu murity. His message concludes: barbarities and to spare women cand

Flames of Himla-Mosiem "animosity, febildren.

Facking-frontal attacks at the direct ob- jective are the usual programime..

either

Huangtu on S. N. Ry.--Ed.) where the Kiangsu troops are said to be forging steadily ahead in spite of water and mos

quitos.

CHRISTIAN GENERAL NOT COMING.

In the general conduct of the campaign the Chibli leaders have had two serious disappointments. It was hoped that Feng Yu-hsiang's two-mixed brigades would be

South Africa. I go to South Africa to

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IMPERIAL AFFAIRS.

DOMINIONS' POSITION. Dominiou representation in the dis cussion of affairs afecting the Empire as

cautions have been taken by the naval and i to give cause for apprehension or alarmi exhausted Chekiang troops which would have been invited to a.conference which

Volunteer authorities to cope with any

Wn Pei Fu has sent a remarkable tele-mergency in the event of a falling back gram to Chi Hsieh Yuan, in which be of the Chékiang forces, urges him to avoid the customary war

already widespread in India, are now Wa Pei Fa points cut the necessity spreading over the frontier, threatening for the soldiers to keep their good reputa a enuflagration the extent whereof unction. He says that both Kiangsu and fears to visualise."

PRINCESS KILLED..

FATAL FALL FROM A CLIFF,

... Kisgos Muse, September 18th,

Miss Helen Singson of Chicago, has been killed by falling over a hundred feet cli when searching for a valuable ring which be had lost. The edge of the Cliff rol lapsed. The late Princess married Prince Radziwili at his death bed in London in January, 1923,

Chekiang produce a high type of man- hood. They are rich provinces, with reace lovers and where the Chinese civil- isation was born. The soldiers should not

Mr.

whole was the subject-matter of a brief debate in the House of Commons on July ath. The matter became deute during the present Inter-Allied Conference, and NO CAUSE FOR FEAR IN SHANGHAL

the temporary method of surmounting the difficulty has not been entirely succeES- The Council for the Foreign Settlement

ful. Mr. Thomas, the Colonial Secretary, It was rumoured last week that the has issued the following communiqué: behind the lines at Huangtu on the tenth frankly confessed this and said the Gov- ernment were determined to alter the ar eleventh day of fighting and could system. For the purpose of. coming to Chekiang troops.defending Shanghai.were

Contrary to various alarmist rumours, running short of ammunition. Extra pre- there is nothing in the existing situation be used in a grand drive against the a somman understanding the Dominions

it is hoped to hold in October. so far as the Foreign Settlement is con-end the war in a day. It now transpires Lloyd George pointed out that the ques vire unity The war has opened up a "cerned. At the same time measures have that Chang Iso-fin's threats have been tion is one of supreme importance to Em- been taken to place the Foreign "Settle-Laken seriously in Peking and that the new chapter in Imperial relations. After ment in an adequate state of defence and promised brigades are going to be held the sacrifices of the Dominions it is im- possible to imagine that they are not 'to to safeguard the lives and property of on the Peking-Mukden line. As things be consulted in the foreign policy which its residents, and numerous warships of now stand the Cheklang forces are all or commits them. Mr. Lloyd George erged that we ought to du everything to make the various Foreign Powers are assembled the line so there are no reserves and there all classes and all races realise that the in the barbour for further protection is no rest for the fighters. The Chibli Empire is just as much theirs as cors, should the necessity arise.

army has sufficient reserves to permit of and that the old policy of deciding in.

Downing Street is gone for ever.

The subject has been giving the Govern a system of relay fighting and while the mea are badly worn out by the inment grave concern. As Mr. Thomas said, the fact that the Canadian Premier could cessant struggle with mud and water they openly discuss three alternatives, one of are fresher than the Chekinng folk and them separation, was disturbing. The principle of an effective arrangement for The British Women's Association at it was hoped that with 12,000 newcomers continuous consultation in all important matters of common Imperial concern is

TROOPS COMING DOWN "TEE YANGTSZE.

Movement of large bodies of Eupeh troops from several up-river ports into Nanking for transfer to the fighting front is reported by a correspondent who was arrived in Shanghai from there. The arrival 3,000 well-trained and fully

RED CROSS HOSPITAL WORK AT

SHANGHAI.

Chairman of the Association, writes-

an overwhelming nsault. It would seem it is hoped to find a practicable method. now that without reidforcements the to give effect, to it at the forthcoming con- Chibli army will simply settle down to an endurance test.

ference.

Prineuss Fadislas Radziwill, formerly cause the people more suffering than can equipped infantry on board the C.M.S. Shanghai has issued an appeal for more from Peking it would be possible to stok frankly accepted by the Government, and

possibly be helped. "Because of the`re-Kingshan has already been publishedworkers and funds wherewith to carry on cent outrages, I send these words, and and further units are reported to be auxiliary hospital work. Mes. Gull, the pray you to pay attention to these loading at Hwangchow and other ports. The work.turned out by this Depart things."

This contributor also quotes the reportment goes, as a rule, to British Mission

A FUKIEN DISAPPOINTMENT. insisted upon in Nanking that Feng Yu- hospitals in the interior, but for the time hsiang is on his way from Peking with being it has been arranged to forward Sun Chuan-fang's failure to give any his farcus Ironsides 8,000 strong and it to the Chinese Red Cross Hospital in material assistance has also been a dís that he has instructions to make short Avenue Haig. It is here, I am informed, appointment. He has been asking for the work of the Chekiang resistance. that all the most seriously wounded Chekiang appointment for a long while soldiers are sent in the first instance-and it was fully intended that he should

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CHINESE PROFITEERING.

SHANGHAI, September 15th. Profiteering by the Chinese hotels and innkeepers has become common since the influx of refugees, and they

are charging

PENSIONS EXPENDITURE, FORTY MILLIONS LESS THAN IN 1920-21.

THE WORLD'S SPORT.

A drop of forty millions in pensions INTERNATIONAL" POLO, "

expenditure since the peak" year of

BRITISH TEAM FOR SECOND MATCH

1920-21 is mentioned in the third report of the Select Committee on Estimates, New Youx. September 15th.

dealing with the Ministry of Pensions, The Captain of British Polo team

The fact that the reinforcements are for operations when possible after which, have the post, but of course on condition which was issued on August 7th as a White Paper. The report shows that (Laery) agnounces that the team for the double and treble the rates prevailing said to be sent unsolicited, however, in-unless they succumbin the meantime, that he came in from the South with a the estimates for the current year, 1924-25 second polo match on Tuesday will be

This compares Col. Melvill. Majors Atkinson. Hurndall before the war. Rooms which usually jeets another element into the political they are drafted to other hospitals large army and took it. Many apologies amount, to ulos of £70,6 and Lacey. Melvil replacing Kirkwood, cost $1 a day without food are now $2.50, background of the struggle, remarks the Doctors New and Tong assisted by four are being made for him here in official with an estimate of £73,656,246 for 1823-24, and with a net expenditure of £108,388,500 while Atkinson and Hurndall have

Harged places. If Stevenson is unable and rooms formerly gusting 70 cents are ... Daily News. It not only means well-known American doctors, Dr. Martha interviews; and inspired reports state for the year 1980-23, when the peak was to play Strawbridge will substitute.

N. Hoshing and others, are in charge that Sun is actually moving, but has been reached. The main causes for the docline from the highest point, apart from the here, and I was told that hospital dress delayed by bad roads, bad weather and deaths of pensioners, are the recoveries the re-marriage of widows, and the grow- ing up of the children.

BARLIER CABLES.

GERMAN WAR GUILT.

FITNESS TO ENTER LEAGUE, BERLIN, September 14th.

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now $150 to $2.

that Wa Pei-fu is himself taking com-

The Inns, which charged 83 cents, in-mand of the Kiangsu action, but it meansings of any description, would he exceed- what not. The truth, however, in con of pensioners under medical treatment,

cluding food, are now charging $1.50 to

.82.50.

that in the event of victory there will be new rewards to be dispensed. It is clear 'At'oue hotel, rooms, costing $1.20 are Gow $8.20: Students: the are not living

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But the Ministry, claim credit, and, in

the opinion of the committee, justifiably for progressive reductions, in expendi

ingly acceptable. bed jackets (the or-fidentially whispered about. Sun has not

inary short white coat, fastening down left Yenging and will not leave. that some of the local leaders are unthe, middle, as worn by coalies); many refused to give nay material assistance Herr Stresemann denies that he is responsible for the statement as regards in dormitories are in grave distress; and certain whether to welcome, the prospec tail bandages (both large and small size); and the idea of appointing him Tucbur ture wherever these have been possible without interfering with the interest of Germany's condition for entering the they have been asked to greate their tive immediate victory or to regret the roller bandages: absorbent pads, and of Chekiang is abandoned,

the perisioner. The capital value of pre- League of Nations, na cabled

Jesterdar.

On the whole the situation is still de sent war pensions liabilities is estimated He declares that he has been misquoted rooms in the hotels for the accommoda-qually certain prospect of new conten-swabs are in the order in which I have

"ders for the honours and the spoils. His view is that Germany's entry must

given them-most needed. The actualeidedly favourable to Marshal Chi and at about $500,000,000 as compared withTM about £1,400,000,000 in 1921 The present not be made conditional on recognition of

From Hankow to Chinking, the river,hospital, including the new wards only little doubt is entertained here of staff of the Ministry in just over 18,000 her alleged responsibility for the war The present Government holds the same

which has been quiet since the first great completed a few weeks ago, is full-up: eventual victory, but without further re-us compared with 32,045 in 1820-31, and the cost of staff has been reduced to views in the matter as its predecessors.

movement of troops, now presents and in addition a large mashed has inforcements the armies on the eastern £2,337,000 as compared with 24,362,168 lively scene. Hwangchow, Wusuch, Puk been erected in the grounds. The un-section of the lias cannot be expected to for the peak year. The percentage cost TROUBLE IN MOROCCO.

ow, Yangchow are again disgorging fortunate men, who have been drafted make as short work of it as was originally REDUCTION. IN POSITIONS.

troops, this time from the northern pre into the laat-named, are lying on the planned. vinces. Local residents in Chinking and ground, the supply of beds being inade PARIS, September 14th.

Yangchow have takes fresh alarm and

quate. Arrangements are, however, I

tion of profitable refugees, who are re- ferred to by the hotel-keepers as "rela- tives from the country,"

THE SAFETY - MIRROR.

The tramway authorities have instituted a competition amongst their employés for the best means for preventing accidente.

of administrative expenditare, nocording to the report, is about 4.63 per cent, compared with 5.9 per cent. for the peak year 1920-21. This diminution in the percentago of administrative costs, at A message from Madrid states that the

tained without impairing the efficiency of situation in the western zone in Morocco

the medical or non-medical services, of shows an improvement. The road "be. The brightest iden put forward is that's many prominent families have fled to understand, being made to cope with this

As to whether the Government would the Ministry, is, in the judgment of the tween Ceuta and Tétouan has been clear mirror should be placed in such a posi- Shanghai. The river steamers are crow

naturally."

ded to their unmost First class prasen aspect of the situation. The need for think it desirable to interfere with tom committee, highly creditable to the or ed of rebels. The military Directory does tion at the exit that it will

operation of supply and demand, I would ganization of the Department, and they really acute.

not intend to abanden Spain's rights attract the eyes of ladies, who will thus

off the cars.

in Morocco, but proposes merely to reduceface in the right direction when stepping i'gers are glad to obtain deck bed accom.coats, as I have indicated above, 15 ay certainly with all my heart, if I only are granted to learn that they may expect:

the number of positions held.

modation.

It does not require much knew how to do it-Ur, Sydney Webli further economies in the near future.