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CABLES.

· LATEST, CABLES. [THAOCGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

GERMANY AND LEAGUE,

TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION

FROM BERLIN, "

ALLIGED TERMA OF ADMISSION.

PARIS. Marchi sand. According to trustworthy information from Berlin." the Havaa Agency learni that Germany is prepared to seek uncon- ditional and reservationless admission to..

the League of Nations,

"ACCEPTED WITH, RESERVE,

LONDON, March 22nd.

There is a disposition in London at present to accept the Paris cable about Germany and the League of Nations with the greatest reserve, although such a development would promise a very destr

he simplification of the security issue, offering Germany the opportunity to seek mulification of certain clauses of the

Fence Treaty within the League, under. Article XIX. instead of insisting, as hitherto, ou modification as a condition of joining the League.

The clairses, on which Germany lays the greatest stre, relate to the "Polish fron- fiers, notably Danzig and Corridor,, ci which Germany demands modification, whereas France is prevented from com- phance by the France-Polish, Treaties. This, at present, is believed to be the rallying-point of the Anglo-French nego- tiations which are proceeding actively, and have taken M. Fleurian to Paris for the week-end to confer' with M. Herriot and Lord Crewe,

Meantime doubt is east on the Paris report, by the fact that Herr Stresemann, yesterday, in addressing the Pressmen of Berlin, referred to the possibility of a Polish-Bussian confict and the possible participation of Fraure, He declared, Germany's disarmament prevented her membership of the League unless she would nevept the obligations, of Article XVI.

EARL OF YPRES. HIS CONDITION GIVES CAUSE FOR ANXIETY.

LONDON, Murch i A bulletin, issued today. states that although the Earl of Ypres has main tained his strength sure the operation on March 19th, his condition still gives Danse for anxiety.

RUBBER SALES. AMSTERDAM COMPANY CLOSES BIG DEAL.

AMSTERDAM. March ist.

The Amsterdam Rubber. Company nounces the conclusion of a large sale con tract with the General Hibber Company, involving 22.000.000l. weight from craps from 1945 to 1929, or as anual average 3 million pounds. All deliveries are

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 23RD, 1925

LATEST. CABLES.

FOOTBALL AT HOME.

RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED ON SATURDAY.

LONDON, March 21st, Below are, the results of association football matches, played to-day

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THE LEAGUE: DIVISIÓN 1. Arserial 3: Everton, 1. Aston Villa, 0; Notts C., 0. Blackburn R., 1; Tottenham H., 1. Bury, Cardiff C., _1. Huddersheld T.. 0; Belton W., Q. Liverpool, 3 Barnley, 0. Manchester C., 1: Sunderland, 3. Newcastle ., 4; Leeds U., 1. Nott F., 0 Preston NE.. 2. Sheffield ... Birmingham, 3. W. Ham C.. ; W. Bromwich A., 1.

THE LEAGUE: DIVISION TH Barnsley, €: Oldham, A., 0. Blackpool, 0, Stockport C., 1. Bradford . 0; Crystal P.; 0. Derby C., ; Chelsea, 0. Fulham, 1; Stoke, 0.

Hull C, o Manchester U., 1. Middlesbro,; Wednesday, 0. Portsmouth, Leicester, C., I. Port Vale, Clapton O.... S. Shields, Southampton, Whampton, 3; Coventry, 1.

DIVISION 1: ROSTHERN, Bristol R.. : Norwich C.. 0. Charlton A. 1: Brighton and H.A., 0. Exeter C., B: Brentford, 1, Luton T., 1; Reading, C Merthyr T., 0: Gillingham, Newport C... 1; Aberdare A., 0. North'pton, 5; Mymouth A., 2. Queen's Pk. Rv.. p: B'nmouth & B. A., 2 Southend U., D; Swindon T., 0. Swansea T., 2; Millwall A., 2. Walford, Bristol C., 0:

DIVISION 11: NORTHERN. Ashington, 9; Grimsby T., 2. Barrow, 1: Rochdale, n. Crewe A.; Chesterfield, 1. Doncaster R., 0: Halifax The 1. Durham C., 2: Accrington S., 0. Lincoln C., Darlington, 1. Nelson 2: Hartlepools T., 0. Southport, New Brighton, 0. Tranmere R. 2: Brudford, Walsall, 3: Wrexham, Wigan Buro', 4: Rotherham (, I.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

matches played, yesterday, were:

In the Scottish League, the only

Kilmarnock-0; Cowdenbeath, 0. Motherwell, 8: Third Lanark, 0. Raith Rovers. 5: Partick T., 1. St. Johnstone, 2: Apr. 2

SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINALS. Hangers, 0: 'eltic, Hamilton. Dundee. 1.

AMATEUR SOCCER,

LOADON, MArch 21st. Playing Plymouth to-day, in the amateur association foothall mateb, Eng Jand defeated Wales by goals to 1.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY. SCOTLAND WINS CALCUTTA CUP CONTEST.

EDINBURGH, March 21st.

A crowd of 60,000 was present at Murray Field, the new ground of the Scottish' Union, to witness the rugby match between Scotian and England is the international championship for the Calcutta Cup.

Sebtland won by 14 points to 11. DESCRIPTION OF GAME.

The weather was bright, following light falls of snow in the morning The early serums were fought cat with great.spirit, After both sides had been penalised, the Scottish three-quarters handled well until Macpherson was thekled. Again Scotland | attacked, but Locke intercepiteli and car.

to be in latex at the monthly Londonried the play into the Scottish line where, average price, with a minimum of fourteen

Scotland prace per lb.

WAY penalised, Laddington kicking a fine zaal The Engilsh forwards

by breaking quickly were spoiling the LABOUR ORGAN RECEIVES, GIFT Scottish backs to some extent, but did

"RILU."

QF $5,000.

SYDNEY, NS: March, 21st The Nova Scotia Maritime Labane Berth announces receipt of 25,000 from

tional Labour' Union-and the All-Russian Miners' Union, for the relief of striking Cape Breton miners, The Herald quotes a cablegram, exclaiming." Long live the international working class solidarity".

not show any marked superiority to

INTER-VARSITY SPORTS. POLITICAL SITUATION FAR EASTERN CABLE THE LATE DR. SUN YAT SEN.

OXFORD DEFEAT CAMBRIDGE IN ANNUAL EVENT.

Loxes. March Fist, The annual varsity sports between Oxford and Cumbridge took place at Queen's Club grounds to-day.

Oxford won by 6 events to ..

'VARSITY BOAT RACE. BARK AND LIGHT BLUES IN FINISHING TRIALS

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Loxoay, March 9th.

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CHINA.

FROM THE DAILY BULINTIN."]

LOOTING AT LOYANG,

ROMAN CATHOLIC AND LUTHERAN MISSIONS SUFFER.

Kuris. March 19th.

The soldiers that looted Loyang on the 10th ist, were those of General Far Chung Hsiu, and were no formally en

olled in the Second National Army, but were allied with it against Liu Chen

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The Cambridge sight rowed a full-Hus.." course trial to-day in 19min., 30sec. Con-"

The Rotimun Catholic and Lutheran ditions were good; there was a following Missions were searched and articles loot- wind and slight rain. They shot, Hamed, but the

inland Mission inside the mersmith Bridge in 11min., išsec., spurteity remained untouched.: ed towards Putney Bridge and finished-

Fan Chung Hsic is reparted to be in fresh and werfatigued.

mpathy with Fengtien, and he has now Their couch was very pleased with the definitely eat himself off from Ku Ching| performance.

Y, though remaining in Loyang. The Oxford eight watched the trial from General Chao Chich appeared in

NEWS.

́¡ From Our Qwn Correspondent/ SHANGHAI SENSATION.

SIR JAMES JAMIESON'S TRIBUTE. The tribute paid to the Inte Dr. Sum Yat Sen by Sir Janies Jamieson, H.M.'■ Consul Genel at Canton, at the Mem-

BRITISH BARRISTER ARRESTEDorial Service in Hongkong, is published

in the Cuntan Gazette, as follows:-

AND REFUSED BAIL

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentle- men, I have the honour to expres to the family of Dr. Sun, his relatives and this province, and all citizens of this friends, the civil and military officials of Country, on behalf of my collongues and all foreigners in Canton, our heartfelt condolences with them in the distressing loss which they have sustained.

Seixen. March 21st.. Mr. Keutwell, British barrister, who was arrested last evening, appeared, at the Police Court to-day, before the Magis. trate, Mr. King, charged with being in possession of counterfeit notes on the

The Chinese people have a saying Bank of Communications.

that life and death are subject to destiny. The warrant was issued at the instance my colleagues, and foreigners in Canton I can say on behalf of those I represent, decree of destiny. At any other time, that we protest ainst this particular Mr.the death of the great leader of the Southern Party, would have been a great calamity. Coming as it does now, the regeneration of the country scents farther off than ever. We also subscribe fully to what has been said by the previous speakers, and hope that the principles Dr. Sun has inculcated will be carried into effect. We would place on, record

of the French Police, Mr. Ward Pro secuting Counsel. opposed bail and Kentwell was remanded in custody till Wednesday.

(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.] CUSTOMS IN INDO-CHINA. E

Blake's Wharf. They are due to roy Loyang before it fell but without any FRENCH UNEASINESS IN REGARD our unbounded admiration for the sterling

fu B-course trial to-morrow..

DARK BLUES" EFFORT"

Losnos, March 21st

The Oxford eight covered the full-course from Putney to Mortlake in 21min. 48ec. But it is incorrect to say it was a genuise test of their, hest speed. It was probably wise polley not to attempt a strenuous effort in view of the recent recovery of Thomson, No. 6, and the fact that the President, Mower-Waite, No. was Labsent with a chill,

The crew did not row well together.

SCULLING CHAMPION.

GOODSELL GAINS TITLE

AT SYDNEY.

MAJOR

Li

SYDNEY, March 21st Major Goodsell, to-day, won the World's Sculling Championship, by defeating W. McDevitt by 14 lengths. (REUTERS, AMERICAN SERVICE]

BOXING.

troops. He has now disappeared. Many wounded scattered around the country are arriving at Kaifeng at the rate of 300 daily.

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LATE DR SUN YAT SEN.

PEKING, March 20th. It is understood that an invitation from the Kuomintang Committee has been transmitted by the Waichiaopu to the foreign representatives to pay their respects to the bite Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the Central Park on the 5th inst.

BARLIER CABLES.

INDIAN FINANCES. AMENDMENT TO SALT TAX PASSED

BY

COUNCIL

DELHI, March 20th. The Council of State discussing the Finance Bill carried by 35 votes to 4 an amendment restoring the salt tax of one

ROSENBERG WINS BANTAM TITLE rupes four andas,

OF THE WORLD.

NEW YORK. March 21 In a 15-round contest, for the world's hanta-weight championship. Rosenberg outpointed Eddie Martin, the holder.

EARLIER CABLES.

LATE MARQUESS CURZON.

FUNERAL SERVICE TO TAKE PLACE AT WESTMINSTER.

LONDON, March 20th. The late Marquesa Curzon is to be buried at Kedleston on the 26th inst

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A funeral service is to be held in West- minster Abbey on the 25th inst.

SIR W. BIRDWOOD, F.M.

TO TAKE OVER COMMAND IN INDIA.

LONDON, March 20th. Sir William Birdwood, who has been promoted Field-Marshal, will succed General Lord Rawlinson as Commander. in-Chief in India.

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THE FRENCH CHAMBER. DEPUTIES FREELY ENGAGE IN FIST-FIGHTING.

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PARIS, March 20th.

The Bill now returns to the where the amendment is approved.

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LATEST CABLES. AMENDMENT ACCEPTED.

DELHI, March 1st,

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TO JAPAN'S CLAIMS.

FAs, March.

qualities that characterised the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen. The qualities which wo Admire are his moral and physical cimr. L'Oeurre, says that Senator Lederlinge, tenacity of purpose, and above all his selfless integrity. The late Dr. Sun called on M. Herriot to talk about the was one of those individirals imbued with that discontent which is divine. It is an uneasiness caused in industrial and com- open question as to which is the most mercial circles by the negotiations enter. potent factor in the making of historical, changes the spirit of idealism or of ed upon with the Japanese Government, materialistic economics, But Dr. Sun, it which has claimed a revision of the lide former catego China Customs duties tariff for Japan's idealistic, and for his ideals, the fought must be classed in the He was spiritually and gave his life. His aim as has been pointed out as to put his country on

benefit.

M. Herriot stated negotiations had so far only reached a preliminary study and the decision of the Firnch Government) had not, by any means, been reached.

Japan cannot expect to obtain" Indo- China's minimum tariff on all goods When the negotiators have tied the custoins. question between Japan and Indo-China, account can be taken of the complaints concerned, in order not grant a minimum tariff, on certain Japanese goods, she competition of which would he fatal for French traders in Indo-China-Hapien,

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footing of equality with all other fullest support of all men of gund will. nations, and in such desire. he has the

I would wish to place on record that the idea that the so-called Imperialiatic nations were antagonistic to his policy is an erroneous one. As I pointed out rel there be, with him was not over his to him personally their quarrel, if quar ideals but over his methods of putting them into execution and it is matter of regret that, owing to the manner in which he was forced to carry on bis work, be had few opportunities of coming into personal contact with foreign leaders of like mind with himself, thus broadebing Shakespeare has stated that This outlook on life and its problems.

Meo's evil manners "live in brass; their virtues we write in water,

In so far as, Dr. Sun, however, is concerned, fam onvinced that his vir manners he may have possessed will be Lues will live in brass and whatever evil writ in water.".

DUTOH EAST INDIES.. NEED FOR CAPITAL AND MEN OF RESPONSIBILITY

XFE H. DETERDING'S OFFER.

AMSTERDAM, March 1st. The Assembly, by 70 votes to 50, accept- Sir Henri Deterding, K. R.E., Director ed the Council of State's amendment, General of the Royal Dotch Petroleum restoring the salt tax to 20 annas per Co., in a speech at the Industrial Club, mauid, after Sir Basil Blackett had stress the continued used" of capital warned the House that the only effect of and men of responsibility for the Dutching in which he gave a résumé of the

The Finance Bill was ther passed.

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CANADIAN SHIPPING. ›

PETERSEN CONTACT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE.

GRENFELL OF LABRADOR.": ADDRESS AT THE CATHEDRAL.

Grenfell of Labrador," gave an addres Dr. W. T. Grenfell, M.D, CMG,

at St. John's Cathedral yesterday morn~:

an adverse vote would be to reduce the East Indies, the peuple of which were work carried out in Labrador during the promised tax remission on provincial foot ready for self-government,'.

last quarter of a century and some in- contributions.

Sir Henri, suggested that a group of teresting accounts of his #xperiences. a dozen teachers and twenty-four boys'

The isolation of life in Labrador was should he went from Holland annually all along the coast there were scátterek,

only now beginning to be conquered sinc for three years to learn more about the villages wholly inhabited by fishermen. Indies. The Club accepted Sir Henri This scattered population made it dif Deterding's offer to pay Half the expense ficult for organisation and the bringing of the scheme.

of necessary amenities, to the villagers, At present. however, hospitals, schools and orphanages had been instituted and. other welfare work was carried out. to the greatness of the hospitality be Some of the speaker's experiences related had experienced amongst the fisher folk and the christianising of the whole Colony was going on apaca. Es looked forward to the day when the spirit of the life would assuredly be a step to some, Master would permente all lands. Then thing better. Concluding, the speaker in the steps. of Christ and do their appealed to the congregation to follow

of Peace which was coming

OTTAWA, March 31st.

The House of Commons, by 123 votes to 38, adopted the Government resolution to refer the Petersen contract for a sub-

idised feet of ten vessels-involving Government control of ocean rates to a commitice for considération.

The Prime Minister made it clear that

KOREAN MALCONTENTS. CROSS YALU RIVER AND ATTACK

JAPANESE. POLICE.

Tokyo, March 20th

It is officially reported from Scent that five policemen were killed and two wounded yesterday morning as the result ef an attack on the police stations on

[FROM THE "" DAILY BULLETIN."T.

FIRES IN TOKYO.

JAPANESE AND UNITED STATES EXCHANGE 'SYMPATHIES.

Dr. Grenfell spoke in the evening at St Andrew's Church, Kowloon

SKYSCRAPERS FOR LONDON.

STOREY BLOCK OF WORKMEN'S-

FLATS:

the Scottish forwards, who tackled aplen-scenes of almost unparalleled violence,

The Chamber, this evening, witnessed the adoption of the resolution had not the northern frontier of Koren by a party utmost for the realization of the Kingdom... didly. Twenty-five minutes. from the in which the Deputies freely engaged in committed members to the measure. of 80 Korean inalcontents who crossed start, Macpherson, giving a beautiful fist fights, which ended a hitherto very [An Ottawa message of February 10th the Yala river. Rilu presumably the Red Interna dummy, dashed through and passed to Embassy at the Vatican,, and the sitting contract:-The text of an agreement bas orderly debate on the withdrawal of the gave the following details of the Petersen Nelson who scored for Scotland under had to be suspended..."

heen tabled in tlie House of Commons the bar, Drysdale converting.

The trouble arose over Premier Her Just before the interval, Wickes picked riot's statement in winding up the debatetween Sir William Petersen and the admitting the good work Catholicism had Government, providing for a Beet of ten "F and passed to Voyee, who returned to done in the past, adding, Then it was

ships for a Wickas, the latter scoring a glorious try Catholicism of to day,"

pure Catholicism, and not the bankers

Canadian Atlantic service under. Government control of ratas, ia which Luddington converted.

Nightist,

de Ferronays, whe protested against the Premier's remark 24 being a grave insult to the whole of Christendom, was ordered to leave the L'hamber, but he refused. The

uproar: renewed, and the sitting was again left the Chamber, accompanied by his Subsequently, the Marquis friends singing the "Marseillaise"

THE ROYAL CRUISE. THEIR MAJESTIES LEAVE GENOA FOR LEGHORN.

GENOA, March 21st The royal yacht, Victoria and Albert, with King George and Queen Mary on board, left here to-day for Leghorn.

King George, after a rostful night, was seen briskly pacing the quarter-deck.

EARLIER CABLES. BOTH ARE WELL.

GUNOA, March 20th. Their Majesties King. George and Queen Mary, who have arrived here, arc. .both well

At half-time the score was:

England

Scotland

points, points.

THE SECOND HALF. Five minutes after the resumption, Wakefield scored a try for England. No kick at goal took place, for, after the Scottish forwards had rushed out and stopped, they went on and kicked the ball away. As the referee had blown bis whistle for "no charge," the decision is incxplicable.

£275,000,

TOKYO, March 20th. On the reques the debate, the consideration for an annual dubsidy of

The Upper House this morning officially expressed to Mr. Bancroft, United "The agreement provides for a ten years' States Minister, the thanks of Japan for contract. The preamble recites that the the American offer of resistance for the Government has been receiving continu-relief of the sufferers by the "Bres in

representations respecting ocean Tokyo.

uspended.

PREMIER'S WARNING,

its sympathy with the sufferers from the tornado in Illinois

The Upper House further expressed

transportation difficulties and the uncer-It is stated that the situation is well tainty of rater indiscriminately imposed in hand. Un the further resumption of the on exported Canadian goods and ship debate M. Herriot was able to conclude ping by combines. These rates also affect declaimed against the Cardinal's recent the imports. The Government, accord- his speech without interruption. denunciation of the Government's laicity ugly, has resolved to adopt means to aws which precipitated the debate and prevent an unreasonable overcharge, declared

The Government would

He

The London County Council last month decided to ask the Ministry of Health to approve the clearance of an unhealthy area within the borough of St. Pancras, bounded by Hampden-street, Ossulston- street, Challon-street, and Euston-road, their architect, Mr. G. Topham Forrest, and approved in principle the plan of

to build on the leared site five blocks of flats each of 3 storeys, to house 3,000

Express lifts. persons, and provided with: me

Central heating as well as open fro placed, t

Hot-water supplies,

Three minutes later, Wallace scored for the prelates spoke of violating The new ships must be operating within and: damage are" placed at .52, and Yen his scheme be adopted, each block will be

Scotland near a corner post and Gillies converted. The Scottish forwards were now playing splendidly and England was sorely pressed.

Five minutes from the finish, Waddell Their Majesties embarked on the yacht dropped goal for Scotland who thus Victoria and Albert.

won by points to 11.

al mission

Direct light for every room.. Private balcony for each fat, ESTIMATES OF CASUALTIES. A roof playground on each block

LATER.

Mr. Forrest's plans were drawn up as Unofficial estimates of the casualties

a result of his investigation last year of 3,000,000, respectively, as result of

American methods of building. Should constructed on a steel-framework bas Wednesday night's fire, which swept over and will enclose a spacious quadrangle

labourers' dwellings, part of which the whole of suburb, mostly compris to be used as playgrounds.

A

Rescue work is in progres, to which provision is made for the whole of the

A number of lock-up shops as well a also suffered from the holocaust in office accommodation are designed to- September, 1923,

occupy the ground and first Boors, and the Emperor has contributed Yen 5,000. remaining floors to comprise 589 fat

religion that confined itself to its spiritu eighteen months and meanwhile úx sub-

protect

stitute ships will begin operations on false Republicans, not to touch the migrants at rates fixed by the Governing M. Herriot warned the Rightista, June 15 The company must extry im- Isicity laws of confidence in the Government by 323 The Government is entitled similarly ment, and carry Canadian mails free, on Subsequently the chamber passed a vote the inauguration of a passenger service. to contract with other companies.]*!

to 251 votes