CABLES.
LATEST CABLES {THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
"TEST CRICKET.
ENGLAND MAKING GREAT STRUGGLE.
MUTTLIFFE'S DOUBLE CENTURY,
MELCRNE, January th When straps were drawn this evening, England had scored 238 runs, towards the total of 379 required to win, for the loss of six wicketa
Sutcliffe is not out 114 and Douglas not
-out .
..
Sutolife has scored his third consecu
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY STH,
POLITICAL SITUATION.
IN CHINA."
LATEST TABLES,
REACHES PORT...
GLEN BOAT ARRIVES AT HAMBURG.
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[FROM THE DAILY BULLETIN."} READY TO HAND OVER.
LONDON. January 8th. The ss. Glenina, the Glen liber, bound from Shanghai to Hamburg and which sent out a $.0.8. during the gale on January 2nd, has arrived at Hamburg.
BENGAL LEGISLATURE.
BILL REGARDING HIGH COURT APPEALS REJECTED.
CALCUTTA, January 7th The Bengal Legislative Council reject-
CANTON NEWS.
[FROM OUR CHIXEER CORRESPONDENT,]
FIRES IN 1924.
Canton, in 1924, had 135 Sres, destroy, ing 1,384 houses, Some 888 bouses were 1 PEKING, January 6th.
destroyed during the Red massacre of åla Fu Hsinng, bas telegraphed asking Caaton merchants, on October 13th last, Tuan Chi Jui where the office of co-when the Kuomintang Bolshevists set fire Director of the North-West Frontier iste' inany places in order to force the to be established.
Merchants" Volunteers to retreat. Of the Ma Fu Hsiang has also sent Chox other houses destroyed, some 4s were Kuo Lin to Peking to inform Tuan Chiat Hopam, the southern section of the Jui that he is ready to hand over to Li fitwin eity of Canton. Ming Chuo
FENGTIEN TROOPS 'MOVING.
ed the Bill to provide for an appeal to. It is reported that Hu Ching Yi basell at Namyung and Chihing." Northern
1925
OUR LONDON LETTER. BRITISH OPINION AND THE TROUBLE IN EGYPT
THE FIRM ACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.].
LONDON, November 27th BRITAIN IN EGYPT,
Public opinion here heartily endorses the action of the Government in regard to the murder of Sir Lee Stack, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army and Governor-General of the Sudan. The ultimatum promptly sent to the Egyptian Government, coupled with firm action by Lord Allenby, the High Commissioner, acting under instrue- tions from the Cabinet in London, pleased
striking contrast to the far too con and satisfied the country. It has offered ciliatory attitude which has been con-
sive century in Test Matches, and equal. the High Court from a tribunal of three telegraphed to the Government assess a number of men of Dr. Sun Ent Sen's spicuous in British foreign policy in re
fed W. Bardsley's hitherto unique feat,
in matches between England and Aus ralia by scoring a century in each inn
Bardsley's leat was achieved at the Oval in 1909 when he scored 136 and 180 for England against the Australiaus The feature of Sutcliffe's remarkable performance his defence, which prored as impregnable as the Rock' of Gibraltar.
Was
His Srat 50 rdas occupied hours and
4 minutes in the making.
Strudwick was out with the score at 78 for two. At lunch time the board read 191 for 2.
After the interval. Hearne lost his wic- ket without adidtion to the score (121) lor 3). At tea-time. the score was 200 for a the partnership between Woolley and Batcliffe having added 50 runs in 35
Judges.
reads:
A Calcutta message, of December 20th, The Benga! Legislative Council will meet on January 7th to consider a Bill to give effect to an ordinance, promu gated on October 25th, which legally is effective for six months only.
A Bengal Government memorandum un- nounces that the Eill will provide for aa appeal to the High Court from a tribunal of three Judges.
It is generally anticipated that the Council will not pass the Bill, owing to the opposition of the Swarajists:]
CUT THE CACKLE!
FRENCH PRESS GIVE HINT TO FINANCIAL EXPERTS.
PARI January 6th. The papers emphasize the complexity of the agenda before the inter-Allied Financial Conference. The general opir- on is that agreement will be reached rather by private conversations between minates.
Woolley was w. to A. Richardson Ministers than by fall meetings and with 211 on the board. Bendren remain-spreches. Haras.
with Sutcliffe til! 254 was reached and Tyldesley left at the same total.
When the first four English batsmen were at leg before wicket, the crowd shouted: What' England say "
The Australian bowling and Belding were both good.
STRONG HAND IN ITALY. NUMEROUS CLUBS CLOSED BY
GOVERNMENT.
ROME, January th The strong hand exercised by the Government in the past few days to maintain order and respect for consti-
that Fengtien troops are being moved westward along the Lunghai Railway, and asking for an explanation
RUMOURS OF STRIFE. The situation in Poking appears
there are brighter although
fresa rumcurs of impending strife between Ļi Ching Lin and San Yueh.
Chang Tro Lin is still at Tientsin.
FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.
[FROM THE
** DAILY BULLETIN."']
OBITUARY.
MR. ROBERT, IRWIN,
TOKYO, January 6th. The death is announced of the veteran American, Mr. Robert Irwin, at the age of St years, who for over 30 years had been in residence in Tokyo.
in
Deceased was formerly adviser to the Commercial Department, when he was closely associated with the work developing foreign trade relations the late Marquis. Inouye and other leaders in this country.
with
LATEST CABLES.
It has proved a very keen battle and there is tense excitement as to the result. Sutcliffe's innings has been the finest display of tenacity and determination seen for a long time. The match has proved the most interesting played, for tuted authority is revealed in the re{REUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE 1 years between England and Australin.
The weather was fine but londy Twenty-one thousand people were pre-showing that nearly 100 clubs have been
Bant
port of the Minister of the Interior,
closed, 25 organisations dissolved, 120
The hardess of the wicket caused a good deal of damage to the hall which branches of the Italia Liberin Associa- bad to be frequently changed."
Scores to date follow:
AUSTRALIA.
1st innings.
W. Bardsley, e Strudwick, b Gilli-
gan ...
10
HL. Collins, e Strudwick, b Tate
Arthur Richardson, run out
M. Ponsford,
Tate
14 128
J. M. Tayler, run out...... Vietor Hichardson, run out...... 138 (C. "Kelleway, e Stradwick, b Gilli-
AE. Hartkopf, e Chapman, b
Gilligan
50
J. M. Gregory, e Gilligan, b Tate 44 W. A. Oldiek, not out
A. A. Mailey, b... Douglas...... 1
· Extras ....
24
..600
Tatzk
Bowling Analysis.
R.
W.
114
3
142
12
95
1
26
60
ถ
130
0
"Gilligan
"Tate
Douglas Woolley ¡Bearne
Tyldesley
1st Inninga.
J. B. Hubba, b Mailey
H. Suteliffe, b Kelleway
ENGLAND.
F. E. Woolley, h Gregory
3. W. Hearne, b Mailey
way
E. Hendren, e Oldfield, h. Kelle-
154
,176
.0
34
A. P... Chapman, b Gregory..... 191
J. WH. T. Douglas... e "Collins,
b. A. Richardsou
8
R. Tyldesley, e Collins, b Gregory 5
M. V. Tate, b A. Richardson ... 34
A. ER. Gilligan, not cut
1. Strudwick; b Hartkopf-...--
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tion closed. 111 revolutionaries arrested, 150 cafés closed," and 655 domiciliary searches made.
Parliament will reasscruble on January 19th, to discuss the electoral reform bill
EARLIER CABLES. RECONSTRUCTION OF CABINET:
ROME, January 6th.
The Cabinet has been reconstructed solidly Fascist, with the exception of Signor Denava, Minister of Public Economy, who belongs to "section of the Popular Party loyal to Premier Mussolini.
Meanwhile, the ultra-Fascisti are de manding stronger measures against the Upposition.
It appears that a plenary meeting of the Upposition has been convened for to
INDOOR ATHLETICS. FINLAND CHAMPION LOWERS
MORE RECORDS.
New York, January 6th. At, indoor boarded floor athletics, Paavo Nurmi, Finland's Olympic cham pion, won the mile in amin., 10secs. Joy Ray (America) was second, beater hy three yards. Nurmi also won the 5,000 metres event in 14 min., 44.3-5secs. Both times are world's indoor records.
EARLIER CABLES.
VALUE OF POUND. PROPOSAL TO RESTORE GOLD PARITY.
WARRINGTON, January 6th
to information reaching
According
Demonstrations by the Fascisti in Ven ce paraded, shouting for the ap pointment of the extreme Fascist American officials here. the visit of the Farinacci as Minister of Interior.
Rt. Hon. Mr. Montagu Norman, D.S.O., Governor of the Bank of England. is connected with a proposal whereby Bri- tish Governmental and financial interesta Would restore the pound sterling to its gold parity in the near future.
*morrow.
บ
WATERS ON THE NILE." COMMON GROUND REACHED ON
GEZIRA SCHEME.
CAIRO. January 6th. Common ground has been reached and an agreement is in sight between the Government and the Residency on the question,of, the extension of the Gezira. irrigation scheme, and the apportion ment of the Nile water between Egypt and the Sudan:
Resignations from the Wafd are in creasing, owing to the alleged open re- publicanism of the majority of Zaghlu- Esti
il
17
Extras
12
Total
.479
Bowling Analysis.
A.
Bowling Analysis.
Tate
99
€
Gilligan
40
n
Gregory
.124
3
Tyldesley
Kelleway launder
62
Hearne
Mailty
14]
2
Douglas
Bartkopf
120
20
·2
AUSTRALIA.
A. Richardson
2nd Innings,
W. Bardsley, b.x. Tate
ENGLAND.
2nd Indings.
JB. Hobbs, 1.b.w. Mailey"
R. Tyldesley, e Ponsford, b Mailey 0
J. W. H. T. Douglas, not out
Extras.
22
H Sutcliffe not out
..114
H, L. Collins, b'Hearne
H. Strudwick, b.w. Gregory
29
30
J. W. Hearne, .h.w. Gregory ...... 23
A.. Richardson, b Tate
F. E. Woolley, Lb.w. A. Richard-
JO11
M. Ponsford, b Tate
E. Hendrén. b Gregory.....
50 18
J. M. Taylor, b Tate...
.90
7. Richardson, c Strudwick,
Hearne ......
O. Kelleway, a and b Hearne
A E. Hartkopf, 1.b.w. Tate
J. M. Gregory, not out
38
W. H. Oldfield, 1.b.w. Hearne ......
30
A. A. Mailey, à Tate...
E. R. Gilligan to bat.
Extras ......
12
TALL OF WICKETS.
Total
250
1.
1
2
4
(Continued on next Column).
34; 75; 121; 211; 254;: 254,
Total (for 6 wkts.).
:259
A P. F Chapman, M.-W. Tate, A
AMERICA AND MEXICO. EQUITABLE USE OF RIO GRANDE WATERS.
WASHINGTON, January 8th.
President Coolidge has designated three special commissioners to arrange with the Mexican commission for the equitable use of the Rio Grande waters below Fort Quitman."
U.S. POSTAL EMPLOYEES. SENATE FAIL TO PASS PAY BILL
WASHINGTON, January, 6th The Senate failed to pass the Postal Pay Bill over the President's veto, the voting being 85 to 20 in favour, thus just lacking the necessary two thirds' majority.
Consequently, the salary increases of postal employees will now depend on the enactment of a measure to advance pay and postal rates simultaneously.
"SUEZ CANAL RATES.
TARIFF TO BE REDUCED IN APRIL.
LONDON, January 7th- It is announced that the Suez Canal transit. daes will be reduced 25 centimes from April Lak.
cent years.
SNOW IN KWANGTUNG. Snow to the depth of nearly 8 inches
Kwangtung, on January 1st and 2nd, wher. ned Army' suffere death from lack of warm clothing and proper food, accords ing, to reports from those places. It appears that some detachments could neither advance nor retreat because of enemies in surrounding districts cutting ther off from their basis of supplies.
Private school premises are to be tax-potence. ed. In the past, when Canton bad a time government, the authorities for a went so far as to provide grants in both money and land to institutions of learn- ing doing well. In those days schools were not taxed at all.
The Superintendent of Education in Canton, "on hebalf of Foo Man Business College, an institution of junior grade, is asking the authorities to exempt the sebool house from being sold as property belonging to the public," in consideration of the good work the college is doing and the possibility thas the school will have to close down altogether when the trachers and their students are ousted from premises which it is said. really belang not to the public but to the ward committermen of the section of Canton known as the Sze Mei. The school is endowed by income from the four temples in the immediate district.
A
BELATED RELIEF.
the staff are being accommodated in offices in Finsbury Circus. The great undertaking now about to be commenced comprises the demolition of the internal buildings, which are exceedingly strong and the erection of a new block on the same site. It is expected that the work: will occupy many years, and it has been rendered necessary to provide more ac- commedation for the staff.
For a long time various departments of the Bank of England have been lodged in different parts of the city, which was, The re- of course, "highly inconvenient. construction scheme involves the excava- tion of ground below the existing strong- rooms, so that when completed there will be three floors of strong rooms under- ground, the lowest being forty feet below the surface. The buildings above ground will rise to a Height of 100 feet, THE ORIGINAL SCHEME-
When the plans for the alterations were first put forward strong opposition, was rained by eminent architects and others, who protested against altering
These
There were people abroad who formed the Bank of England's appearence for the notion that this country was weakensimental and artistic reasons. unable or unwilling to upheld British objections have bien overcome by the prestige abroad, or avenge injustier done decision to retain Sloan's massive outer to British nationals. The pateboard wall, erected when the Bank was first built. Thus it will be found that while puppets dancing to the tune called by the interior of the Bank will be entirely. Zaghiul Pasha at Cairo have found that re-modelled and enlarged, the appear- there is a limit to patience and that for-
ance from the outside streets will remain bearance is not to be mistaken for im-
unchanged. Reports received in Londoù from various countries abroad tend to show that the strong and swift action taken in Egypt has had the most salutary effect on foreign opinion.
THE QUARDIAN OF THE G.LTE.
Perhaps the most satisfactory feature of the way the Egyptian affair has been handled is the approva! accorded Britisn action by other countries with interests in Egypt. It appears to be conceded that we are rightly there not only because of the immense stake we have on our own account, but also because we are really international enstodians responsible in the last resort for the safety of the Even and property of all foreigners.
The central block is to be larger and higher, but the old wall running round the site will still stand, and therefore the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street" will continue to present the same impos- ing appearance to passers-by. It is also satisfactory to lovers of ancient tradi- tions that many of the original banking- halls, ante-rooms, and courts will remain, parlour in which the without any alteration. This also applica to the famous governors of the Bank of England barn held meetings and talked in millions for seperations.
PRESS AND GOVERNMENT,
The corps of Loudon journalists who specialise i political and diplomatic For some time the security of the cos
intelligence are perturbed because Mr." mopolitan population in Cairo and else- Baldwin's Government are inclined to where was endangered. The Egyptinu revert to the bad old plan of keeping Government' appeared upable to enforce Fleet Street at a safe distance from law and order as required under the terms Downing Street. During the war and of the settlement by which such a large siner, it has been the custom to inform measure of sell-government was granted the journalists after Cabinet meeting two years ago. The step then taken was
what were the subjects under discussion, based on optimism which experience has ard-provided public policy permitted proved to be mistaken. The Egyptians what were the decisions arrived at. The The committee of Canton, Hongkong, are incapable of self-government as the idea is an bxcellent one, because it and Macac Chinese for the relief of suf-term is understood among peoples who curbs the sensation-monger, and pre- have advanced politically, Zaghiul Pathaveats the notorious lying jade Rumour aimed at getting rid of British rule in from creating mischief on great and im- Egypt and the Sudan lock, stock and portant occasions. During the coalition barrel, and therein made the mistake of Mr. Lloyd George adopted the plan of his life. Just as if Great Britain ever publishing after each Cabinet meeting could be mad or stupid enough to lose a brief resume of the business with which control of the Suez Canal
the Cabinet Council had dealt
THE PUBLICITY PLAN.
ferers by the massacre of October 15th. last at Canton did not do anything for them until January 5tb, when it AD nounced that it would open rice depots for cheap sale of rice..
DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL
CONFERENCE.
Local reports state that Marshal Tuan Chi Jui, Chief Executive of the Peking Geregument, has wireed General Hau Coung Chi, a right hand man to Dr. San in military affairs, and General Chen Chiung Ming, as opponent to Dr. Sun, asking each to send two or more repre entatives to the proposed reconstruction conference to be held in Peking, on February 1st Lext. CHEN ISSUING MILITARY BONDS. General Chen Chiung Ming, who is now in Waichow, is issuing military bonds to the amount of $2,000,000. Some of these bands are stated to be finding buyers in Canton, acu au order has been issued to stop further sale of enemy. ponds in the
city.
A STRONG GOVERNMENT.
People are saying what a good thing Mr. Lloyd George's experiment was, it is that we have a Conservative Govern-adopted by successive Governments. ment in power to deal with affairs in They had a kind of publicity man at the Egypt, not to speak of Russia. It is not Whips' office at No. 12, Downing Street, exactly pleasant to think what might who acted as liaison officer between the have happened bad the Labourites been Government and the Press. Mr. Baldwin in office when Sir Lee Stack was mur- appears to have decided to scrap the dered and immediate steps had to be whole of this machinery. His Cabinet- taken by Whitehall i do not suppose has already held several meetings, and for a moment that the members of the the official communiqué published i late Government would have been less each case simply recounted the bare fact conscious of what it was necessary to do, that the Cabinet met and that certain but their fatal bandicap was a fear of Ministers were present. the extremists among their own followers. Mr. Chamberlain is applauded on all sides for the evidence he has given, both in the Moscow and the Cairo Notes, of high capacity and a realisation of what the name of Britain means in the world. In the case of" Moscow the door is not
The journalists are all agreed that this is a mistaken policy. The messages in sued to the Press by previous Govern- ments gave away no secrets, but they were very useful in enabling the new papers to give to the nation reliable in- formation of what had happened. I be-- shut on new negotiations, but they must lieve that an effort is to be made to re- be based on a complete understanding establish the excellent practice of giving by the Soviet that we will stand no the Press facts. Nobody wants a spoon- nonsense of revolutionary propaganda or fed Press, but in these days it is abedfile.. bad faith. If Russia will come out into ly impossible for Ministers to try to the open and behave according to the ignore the Press, or to muzzle or mis accepted standards of international foa- lead it.
ANOTHER VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. Mr. Lee Oi, a returned student from America, formerly a magistrate in Hok.
a large force sha, is organizing people's and merchants' volunteers in Jows around Kongmoon, by instruction of Generd Leung Hung Kai, the com mander of troops in the big four districts the Szeyap, of kwangtung, known as with beadquarters at Konguron. Genar then trade and diplomatic relations LOST RUSSIAN NUTE
can proceed. The firm line taken by Mr. eral Leung is nominally
subordinate of
Chamberlain raises British prestige; and it is felt bere that it will have a good Dr. Sun Yat Sen, but it has been report ed that he is opposed to the present reign of terror created by the Holshevists effect throughout the Empire as well as in the Far East, and particularly in India. following Dr. Sun. Mr. Lee's volunteers will ho used to cheek further lawlessness THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. on the part of the Kuomintang terrorists. Mr. Lee is a member of the Kuomintang, but he has been opposed to the extreme faction in the party. He is also opposed to the introduction of Bolshevism into the Southern provinces of Chica
city
PIRACY,
"
The Foreign Office correspondener with M. Rakovsky just published informs the world officially and definitely that, the Russian Treaty is. as dead as Queer Anne "the fake Treaty, as it will h known in the records of diplomacy. The.. In certain quarters in this country the Conservative Government has therefore cry has been raised that the Egyptian lost no time in ending the elaborates business should have been referred to the farce perpetrated by the Labour Gov- League of Nations for consideration andernmens, which inust have been as puzzi- ultimate decision. This has been cableding to foreign observers as it was de to Egypt, and, needless to say, the sug-tested by "sober-minded people in this gestion has been eagerly seized upon country. It is curious and significant there, It is also said that we should not to notice how very reticent the Laboür In alt on this subject. Another piracy occurred within the have asked for such a large indemnity party are harhour limits of Canton early this week, from the Egyptian Government, that, in perches delivered since the General When a Chinese launch, named Ngur Feu, fact, half-a-million pounds was too much. Election there has been, an impressive taken by But all this and a good deal more in the silence. They have evidently learnt flying the British flag, was bandit troops diaguised as Yunnanese nature of criticism of the British action their lesson that truckling to Communism mercenaries. The launch was taken to a in the matter represents such a small does not pay, and that there is no ad- place some ib miles north-west of the section of opinion that it merely serves vantage to be gained by dwelling on the and later releared after 22 passen- to emphasise the solidity of the nation blunder that has forced Mr. MacDonald gers of prosperous appearance had been as a whole in warm support of the und bis ministers to drink to the dreg put ashore as captives and the rest re- Government action in Egypt.
the cup of humiliation and defeat. lieved of all valuables. The launch was
The talk about, the League of Nations A DIPLOMATIC FICTION. plying between Canton and villages to the is puerile nonsense, which cannot for a
The last Note in the Foreign Office west, with Char-ting as the terminal. moment impose upon anybody possessed correspondence contains a statement of knowledge of the facts that govern our which is probably incomprehensible tat relations with the rulers of Egypt. When "the man in the street." Mr. Cham- independence was granted to the Egypt beriäin instructs me to reply, says Mr. ians in 1922 there were important re Gregory, the permanent official, that servations which were to be dealt with he line caused the records left in thim the safety of foreigners, for which the and that, your Note of October 27th on at a subsequent date. These included office by his predecessor to be searched Egyptian Government were to おかちなか the subject of Mr. Zinovier's despatch to responsibility; the Sudan which were the Central Committee of Great Britain fused to place under Egyptian domina has not been found among them." tion; the question of the Suez Canal;" To the uninitiated this roads as if an and irrigation in the Sudan All these important document bas been in tha questions were still in abeyance when the Foreign Office. But, as a matter of fad, present trouble arose, and the crisis was
it is a polite diplomatic fiction, The precipitated by the murder of Sir Lee Note referred to was the Moscow Gow Stack The questions are entirely of eroment's declaration that the Zinoview domestic concern as between Britain and letter was a forgery, and demanding Egypt, and, as outsiders have no hand from the British Government "an ade- or part in the isages involved, the League quate apology and the punishment of the of Nations cannot have any concern in private and official persona involved in the matter at all. This is a point that the forgery. But, as the Foreign Office cannot be too strongly emphasised. refuses to take cognizance of the Note.
the said Note in officially lost, and can BANK OF ENGLAND.
There has been an exodus of clarkanot be found, and therefore there is na this week from the Bank of England as more to be said on that subject so fast- Downing Etrect is concerned kame a preliminary to the reconstruction of s
famous building. Some hundreds of HB.
A THOUSAND QUAKES." JAPAN'S HUGE RECORD FOR THE
YEAR.
According to the Chosht Observatory, near Tokyo, the number of quakes in the year 1924 down to December 17th instant reached 1,007-probably a record for the time since seismology became a science, The shocks aggregated 133 in June and Up to June the quakes 234 in August.. were mostly the after-tremors of the great shock of September last year and those accurring since August have been largely caused by the activity of the submarine seismic zone in the Sea of Kashima
4
Eight eight shocko were felt in Janu ary, 82 In February, 78 in March, 72 in April, 63 in May, 135 in June, 72 in July, 234 in August, 93 in September, 89 in October, 35 in November, and up to December 20th-Japan Chronicles
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