CABLES..
LATEST. CABLES. Įtanough, resteR'S AGENCY.]
AIRSHIP ADRIFT.
R. BREAKS FROM MAST
"AT FULHAM
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 1925
LATEST, CABLES,
FRENCH POLITICAL CRISIS.
M. PAINLEVE PROCEEDS WITH CABINET BUILDING.
M.
M. CAILLAUN STILL HANGS BACK.
:{
Pants, April 18th- Painlevé is proceeding with the Lovos, April 16th... formation of his Cabinet, although it is The airship R3 broke front her moor-oficially denied that any Ministers have ing-mast at Pithum at 10 o'clock this yet been appointed. morning during A sle There are six men abound. She was seen over Oulton Broad, near Lowestoft, nul seemed to. be attempting to combat the wind. She was last ported as Janking towards "Loadon
LATEX.
Meantime, M. Painlevé has met M. Caillaux and is reported to have offered. him the portfolio of Finance. But M. Caillaux's postponed decision in reply to the invitation has caused much stir in the Chamber and lobbies.
"BANQUE „DE FRANCE. IFAR
DEPUTIES PASS BILL FOR NEW
NOTE ISSUE
PARIS, April 10th.
The Chamber of Deputies overwhelm-. ingly adopted the Bill mentioned yester day legalising the Banque de France's issue of four milliards of franes.
The Senate approved a similne Bill One hundred Senators by 3-5 votes
abstained from" voting.
* ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. LADY MARIAN CAMERON HAS MISADVENTURE-
EASTERN CABLE POLITICAL SITUATION FRENCH CLERICAL MANIFESTO.
NEWS...
THROUGH XEUTER'S AGENCY.]
JAPAN'S NAVAL ARMAMENT.
ALARMIST ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LONDON JOURNAL
LONDON, April 18th. The haily Express publishes today ainemist articles, drawing attention" to Japan's caval nements.
ti
IN CHINA,
[IHROUGH KEVTER'S AGENCY.)
CHINA'S NEW LOAN.
EXPLANATION BY CARDENAL" DUBOIS.
It would seem that, in view of the very mixed reception given to thẻ declarution. of the Cardinals sad Archbishops of
TEKING FOREIGN OFFICE REPLY France against the so-called laws of
TO
LEGATIONS.
Paxtsa. April 16th. The Foreign Office, in replying to the protest from the Legations, dated March 18th, cités as precedent the sinking fund for the third and fourth year public Jonus. It declines that when the Cus- toms duties are disbursed in accordance with precedent, the Chinese Government is not bound to seek the concurrence of
кото of the more moderata atics have thought it viser to shorten sail,
On March 1uth in Notre Dame, in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio and of The very large crowl which had been listening to a sermon by the eminent prencher Porn Sensen, Cardinal Dubois, Archbishop of Paris, rose and rend a statement intruded to place the 4 t11! tton on its proper
ground
The Archbishop began this "postscript," as he called it, by emphasizing the fact that the Vatican had nothing whatever-to do with the declaration, and that the Hapa! Nuncio had only heard of in through the Press. But it was to be F membered that a series of Popes had con- demned the laws of laicity In: the IA. Peking cable, dated March 16th Arst place, continued Cardinal Dabois. stated that Britain and America have the declaration was not a declaration of followed the example of France in pro wir. It was not of a "political nature.
He protested, loudly, against the ecuM- ** testing against the fiutation of the pro-
to upest posed loan. Their Notes emphasised that tion that the Church desired the Customs revenues which were hypothia Republic.
What them, asked Cardinal, Dubais, thecated for a special charge should, when the charge no longer exists, become part of the ordinary customs surplus and sbould not be used for security for fresh obligations.
A special correspondent, describes the PALERMO, April 15th.
extent of the 1925-192 programine, as con- Lady Marina Cameron daughter," of Lord Huntingdon, accidentally shot her-sisting of 23 warships, which he considers Lanyone.. The Scoialist National Council, while self in the lung while unloading a re-
nothing more nor less than an unostenta” The R passed over Lowestoft, follow-resolving to support the Painlevé Govern-solver at the hotel where she is stuby ed by a fren south-westerly gale. "The ment, has at present turned down the
ing
but her condition is not dangerous.
tious preparation for wur. His Majesty King George, who is st ples were working: the mooring views of the section, which considered the present at Palermo, sent his physician, Sir Stanley Hewetty to attend Lady o were hanging down and lashing Socialists ought to participate minister-Cameron. ahou Tship proceeded to the north-
ially. This decision, however, is not re- eastward, right out to sea, and whs soon
garded as final. Baight in the distance,
The fishery protection gun-boat (7oderia," which was moored in the harbour at Luft, aud the motor life-boad Agnes Cross immediately put to sea and wear at full speed in the same direction, "They soon also disappeared in the thick.
rait..
It now is stated that the Rn had 20 mura aboard and two days' supply of petrol. She passed over Lowestoft To sward, flying erratically
The Air Ministry announces that the
FORECAST OF CABINET.
Paxis, April 14th. Notwithstanding the official contratie tion that any portfolio has been alloted, the forecast of the new Ministry, current in political circles, anticipates the follow- ing, formation:-
PRINCE OF WALES.
RECEIVES GREAT OVATION "AT
LAGOS...
Lagos, April 15th. The Frince of Wales had, a deafening welcome from Nigeria, the quays and beach being black with shouting and Waving throngs
The Prince of Wales entrained, for, Kano, near the French West African frontier, where the temperature is 110
M. Painlevé.-Permier and Minister of in the shade,
Public Instruction,
M. Briand Foreign Affairs
41
M. Caillaux-Minister of Finance, M. De Monzie.--Minister of Justice. General Nollru-Minister of War. Messieurs Caillans, Malvy and De M. Painlevé Monzie conferred with
R. 33 has been communicating by wireless with Pulham. The ship has heen instruct-notil 230 this morning. ed to attempt to proceed as far as pos sible in a northerly course, in order to
M.Caillaux, sibsequently questioned, went no further than saying that the be able to return to Pulhais or Carding nancial problem, which had been under tou with the wind, which, by evening, discussion," was too serious to be settled will probably have veered to the north-an hour. He would meet the Governor of the Banque de France this morning The latest report indicates that the and obtain sertain infurisation, parti- airship is near Yarmouth.
eniarly with regard to the state of the Treasury.
wards.
LATER,
The Ron way last seen hearing out to sea with no damnged or missing.
JA London telegram of April and stated that the airship R.3s few from Carding. son, where it has been locked up for four years, to Fulham nerodrome this morning, It wil undergo special tests at Pulham with the object of perfecting type of airship adaptable "to regular air service to the Dominions.]
GERMAN DISARMAMENT. MARSHAL FOCI'S, REPORT" OX VARIOUS DEFAULTS..
PARIS. Aprit h According to Le Matin, Marshal Foch's report on Gertuan disarmament, which has been communicated to the Confer ence of Ambassador, mentions various German defaults. It gives details of a plan for the disarmament of Germinny, which is considered necessary, to assure the security of the Allies.
Marshal Foch obtained the opinions of the highest Allied military' leaders, in- eleding Generals Delieuey and Degoutte, who urged the necessity of demanding a strict application of the Treaty.
It is concluded from the duration of the midnight Conference that a rather serious difference of opinion arose and that fresh conversations will be held this morning
Er Matiu gives darrency "to the report that M. Poincaré created a great im pression by declaring in the Senate lobby
that the selection of M: Caillaux would be a challenge the Senate.
EARLIER CABLES.
M. PAINLEVE ACCEPTS...
Pau:s, April 15th,
31. Painlevé has agreed to forme a Cabinet,
M. Painleve, President of the Cham- ber, was Premier in 1017, and he has been Minister for War He is a famous
mathematician and scientist.
M. Painlevé has naked 31, Cuillaux to come to Paris immediately.
It is understood that M. Painlevé intends to offer 3. Caillaux the port folio of Finance Minister, and that he will endeavour to form a Cabinet with M.M. Briand, Herrict and Cailliux, as its backbone.
General Delaney produced document Ary evidence of the continuous progress of German aviation and mentioned fac-| tories in countries adjacent to Germany, constructing a disturbing amount of DEMONSTRATIONS ARE GIVEN
aviation material. He emphasised the danger of landing grounds near the French frontier. He stated all German wur pilots were at present training at aerodromes or employed in commercial aviation..
EQUALLY BEEN AHEAD.
SAFETY FLYING.
AT CROYDON. ;
Loxos, April 15th Many aircraft constructors, pilots and officials of the Air Ministry witnessed at Croydon & deconstration of safety fying by the famous Fokker tensester General Degoutte prophesied that in Fokker-Napier machine and by Flight 1996, when Germany will have to make
Lieut. Bulham in a single-seater Avṛo real payments under the Dawes plas, will
machine. be a period of extreine tension between France and the revengeful elements in
Germany.
PRIEST USSAS. SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT BY LENINGRAD COURT.
Moscow, April 18th. The Leuingrad Court has sentenced the priest, Ussa, to 6 years' imprisonment, ou a charge of assaulting women in the course of his official duties as a member of the Polish Repatriation Commission. Accused's demand, to be handed over to the Polish Authorities, was dismissed von the ground that the Polish Govern- ment recognised the competence of the Soviet Court...
THE RED ARMY. BIG, REDUCTION IN RANKS SINCE PRE-WAR DAYS.
KURD REBEL CAPTURED. SHEIK SAID IN HANDS OF THE TURKS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 15th.
It is reported that the Sheik Said, rader of the Kurdish revolt, has been captured..
"Later.
It is officially ounounced that Shick Said Bas been captured,
He had already been sentenced to death
în contumaciam:
revolt in Turkish Kurdistan. The moun- [Sheik Said was the leader of the tain clans in the area where Sheik Said's influence is strongest do not anderstand Turkish, and only speak Zuza and obey the orders of the chiefs, who. are widely inter-related by warringe. }
FOOTBALL AT HOME. TEST RESULTS OF GAMES IN
LEAGUES.
Loxos. April 15th, In the first division of the English League, Cardiff City Jefested Blackburn Rovers by three goals to it.
In the cottish League, Kilmarnock defeated Celtic by two goals at one, and
A leading article in the Daily Beug insists that Japan is rating herself against eventuality, and in this connec tion refers to Japan-American political and geographical rivalries.
ALARMS ARE DISCOUNTED. The Daily Nur's naval correspondent, however, heavily discounts the foregoing He states, on the highest authority, that there is no foundation for the supposed new programme of construction.” "
1,
C.-IN-C. CHINA STATION.
H.E. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR EDWYN ALEXANDER-SINCLAIR,
LONDON, April 16th.
The Admiralty announces that the date of the appointment of Vier-Admiral Sir Edwyn Al-sänder-Sinclair to the China Stación as Commander-in-Chief is April
19th.
RELIEF FOR H.M.S. DIOMEDE."
HM.S. Vindictive will Jeuve Sherrness for Portsmouth, on April 7th, to pre- pare to relieve H.M.S." Dionale on the China Station.
J
CONSIGNMENT OF ARMS.
CARGO ON GERMAN STEAMER
* MERELY DETAINED
SHANOHAR April 18th.
[FROM THE "DAILY BULLETIN."] UNREST IN SHENSI... CRITICAL SITUATION. IS ONCE MORE REPORTED.
PEXING, April 15th. It is understood that a somewhat critical situation exists between Hsia Tien, associate director of military
was the declaration? It was a simple lesson in the Catechism. It was a thesis was of dogmatic and moral theology on lawa in general and on the laws of Izicity, in particular. It recalled the condemna- tion of these laws napressed by the Church The motives which Tay
at the bottom of the laws of laicity terbad because they disregarded at laws of God relating to
institution, thes Family, and individuals, They interfer ed with the liberty of
tion. They did poletn
educa
Tespec
Deatholics, of
of the clergy religious congregations.
of the
are anti-religious laws-weapons
turned
the
Wagainst religion at a time “
French did not love one another
The Cardinals and Archbishops," added Cardinal
for the re-passing, revision and even repeal of these laws. To tell that to the faithful, to enlighten and to form their constipace is our mis shed, and in doing so, we win at
our. duty. We inst Breach truth,
affairs in, Shensi, who has been mainly justified Dubois. a consequent
taining control during Liu Chen. Hua's absence, oud the late Hu Ching Yi's staff. it is reported that Then Ya Chieh, who
was one of the late Hu Ching Yi'serving religion and the publie's gond
The declaration was a doctrinal instrue subordinate Generals, is starting for tion, both theoretical and practical. He called upon the faithful to remain united Shensi
in truth and charity. The wonis of Cardinal Dubois were received with ap plans an occurrence, which seldom haj- pens in Notre Dame
-
It is feared that Wa Hain Tich may attempt forcibly to oppose his entry,
TUPAN
SHANTUNG
CHANG TSUNG CHANG MAY BE APPOINTED.
OF
Paxso, April 16th. According to the Chinese Press reports, Chang Tao Lin has recommended Chang ISTsung Chang as Tupan of Shangtung.
The Chinese, Maritimg" Customs state that the arins, mentioned yesterday as
St Mirren defented Dundee by two goals having been seized on board the German
to nil.
LATEST, CABLES. ĮRECTERS, AMERICAN SERVICE} TRAFFIC IN ARMS. MR. BURTON, HEADS AMERICAN DELEGATION TO GENEVA,
لود
steamer Rickmere, waze not seized bat merely detained.
The China Prax explains the removal of the cargo from the vessel was largely due to a misunderstanding, owing to the Custóns being closed, on account of the Enster Holidays.
SHANGHAI RATEPAYERS,
it may be mentioned that during Père Sanson's sermon the load-speakers recent ly installed in Notre Dame were in opera tion for the first time. The "fect wan good at a distance but in the choir was Phonographic and unpleasing
Press continue to dejote much spaec to this unfortunate business Ther Trique says that Cardinal Dubois' com entary on the resounding declaration of the Cardinals and Archbishops' was unexpected, necessary and happy. in the declaration that was harsh. peremptory.
and, if we
Everything:
may say out of place, is reluc
wateral down, and adjusted in this sonal statement: Probably a greet nu-
of
Authorities
THE CHAIRMAN SHOWS SYMPATHY ber of the end Catholics
in
FOR CHINA'S DIFFICULTIES. »
SHANGHAI, April 15th. The Chairman of the Shanghai Mani
"
themselves the
generally agree
with Cardinal Dubois,
their hearts The declara -
three prelates, particularly hostile to the tion, perhaps the work of two or Republic rather than of the whole body cipal Council, Mr. Fessend-n, at the an- nual meeting of ratepayers, deplored the in Paris] went too far for many Latholics
this conjecture is very generally condition of China, while appreciating The greater part of three are opposed and sympathising wish the country in its their ideas. It was by no means un to the use of violence in the defence of difficulties. "Having overthrown the necessary for Cartins fubaisto state WASHINGTON, April 16th.
form of government to which she had that thi
no at declaration has political Mr Theodore Burton, Member of the
Been accustomed from the days when charm adds that the presence of House of Represcatatives, has left, for [Wednesday's cable read: The China European governmental instituations were Geneva as head of the American delega- Piese reports that 8.000 Mauser pistols their infancy, China now finds herself the Papal Nuncio emphasized the impor
tance of the Cardinal's worda But it tion to the conference on the international and 1,400,000 rounds of ammunition, Wandering into the bypaths of costly ex- control of the traffic in arms.
It is plain to us that the confesses to astonishment (which many Other valued between six and eight handred Periment, delegates will sail on Saturday,
proocas of evolution in this country must have shared) that the Pope should thousand dollars, are alleged to have form of government which shall possess not have been The American Government is hopeful been seized in a raid on the German the advantage of stability and yet, be happen.
told what na "going to of definite and practical results from the steamer, R. Rickmers by local Cun-suited to the peculiar genius of its p
Journal dra Délite says that it conference. It is anxious to re-operate tom feils on Monday morning. The ple cannot be accomplished without much never believed that the inspiration of the to the fullest in obtaining practical mea
travail. We can only hope for that and document came from Rome. But it also sures for the curtailment of arms" ship-
posscas our souls in patience, and hope Ays what is somewhat surprising that a suitable form of government wind Press, to say nothing of the text of the view of the attitude of the rest of the established as early as possible, und the state of chaos which now prevails
document itself that it
always
reigned- around: us. During the past year I have. had a personal experience. of this state of affairs, namely, in the warfare during last September and October,
ments.
J. U Rickmers arrived here on Sunday from Dairen.]
FOOTBALL IN SHANGHAI.
COMBINED PORTUGUESE TEAM WIN AGAINST THE REST."!
· Shanghai, April 18th,
።
of &
Mr. Burton and his colleagues have exhaustively studied the draft convention of the temporary mixed commission of the League of Nations, which will fom the basis of discussion at Geneva. They": consider it contains many features accept- Able to Ameries, but in other respect
STRANGER WITHIN THE GATE. will require considerable modification.
The American delegates are satisfied it
"The disturbances necessitated a ve will be impassible entirely to stop inter-
of our In the replay, to-day, of the Associa-statement.
traditional policy national traffic in arms and are of opinion tion football match between Hongkong The fundamental policy of the Foreign towards the stranger within our gates that the plan of the League Committee.
in a scrupulous for licensing shipments, is the only and Shanghai Portuguese against the Settlement consists method
observance of neutrality, and while we for satisfactorily curbing, the Rest" of Shanghai, the Portuguese afforded traffic.
sanctuary
tuary of neutral territory to won by 2 goals to 1. Rocha and tipsáno denied admittance to those whose pre those who are peacably inclined, we
were the Portuguèse vopreru.
sence imperil the peace and good order of the Settlement, and in the latter we include political malcontents and those who used the security acorded by residence in the Foreign Settlements to foment plot and intrigue against the Chinese Government.
The tests showed that when nn speed and tilted downwards preparatory acroplane stalled owing to lack of Bying
to nose-diving the pilot retained control: the
did not nosedive but merely." sank a a short distance. It is claimed that the Fokker machine is so built that will not stail under the most unfavour- [able conditions.
The Avro machine was firted with the Handley Page slotted control, consisting of auxiliary planes on the outer portion of the wings, and the closing of the slots between these planes is claimed to give full control.
Sir Sefton Brancker, after the teste, few in the Fokker, and he expressed the opinion that the developments will eliminate 50 per cent, of the accidents which are now occurring.
KING AND QUEEN.
THEIR MAJESTIES EXPECTED. HOME THIS MONTH.
LONDON, April 15th
!!
OFFICIAL FIGURES OF "CANADA) WHEAT YIELDS.
AND THE ARGENTINE,
Orawa, April 16th. The official Hallein, of the Statistics Bareau, states that 239,000,000 bushels of last year's wheat crop in Canada were of merchantable quality, and 131,000,000 bushels remained in Canada, on March 31st, compared to 202,000,000 on March
1st, 1924.
Arg- [FROM THE "PATLY BULLETIN."]
AJAPAN'S NAVAL CHANGES.
VICE-ADMIRAL ABO IS POSTED TO KURE ARSENAL
Toxo, April 15th.
official forecast for this year's wheat cropto-day, Vice-Admiral Mifu Oeumi suceeds A message from Buenos Aires gives the Among the other changes announced ne 5,201,000 tons. Figures for exportable
Vice-Admiral Abo as Vice-Minister of the stocks of wheat are 1,845,000 tons.
Navy, and the latter becomes Commander
EARLIER CABLES,
U.S. "AMBASSADOR, MIL. HOUGHTON LEAVES FOR LONDON POST.
It is officially announced that Their
New York, April 15th. Majesties King George and Queen Mary Mr Houghton, accompanied by his will return to London on the 25th inst. daughter, has left for England to agruma Prince George, who is cruising with his post of Ambassador to the Court of his parents, has recovered from bis throat St James's trouble, and is
et. Kure.
RUSHIA AND JAPAN.
EXCHANGE OF NEW TREATY
„„DOCUMENTS ARRANGED,
Moscow, April 10th." The Rosta News Agency states, that, at
PEKING, April 15th. the session of the Georgian Soviets at Tidis, M. Franze declared that the Red
Arrangements have been made for the Army consists of 502,000 men compared to the 1,500,000 prewar Tsarist Army.tun 7th inst., to complete his preparations el, merdy stating that he realised the ratification of the Russo-Japanese Treaty Mr. Houghton declined to be interview-exchange of documents Felating to the Forty-one out of every 10,000 Russians are
to join the British Squadron on the necessity for maintaining friendly relat five o'clock this afternoon. soldiers, while in other European states China station, and is starting for, the tions between the English-speaking pe the average was 103.
returning to London on
Far East about the end of April.
ples,
(Continued on next Column).
reports re-
ed the declaration an not political but strictly religions in character, and it re- icices to learn from the lips of Cardinal Dubois that it was right.
A TROPHY OF QUEBEC. SHIELD TO BE RETURNED BY HASTINGS
Hastings Town Council has decided to
it was captured in 1760. The trophy send - back to Quebec, the shield which was taken from the gates of that city when
was presented to Hastings by Generat
who Murray, who was with
ich General WooHo when the fellule. past to persuade Hastings to part
Many attempts have bee
been made in the with the trophy; but all had been rejected. At & recent meeting, however the Town Clerk rend letters from the High Com missioner of Canada and the Mayor OF
Mr. and Mrs. Tomkinson, missionaries Quebec asking for the return of the ebinid of Shekciu, Honan, have been released by Colonel Viscount Willingdon also wrote as a graceful act towards the town, and the bandits who held the city when sur-offering to act as emissary Iron Hastings eeived in Shanghai by the Tunded by Government troops sent to eradicate them, according to
∙to conver personally the shield to Queben hand it over to the Council of that Chias Inland
city; in a whi Tomkinson to accompany them to nego ed to send the shield back, and the mat Mission. The bandits had compelled Mr. By a large majority the Council decid- tinte terins with the leader of the attack ter of arrangements with Viscount Wi
forces. The parley proved a succosslingdon to convey-it to Canada was left in. The missionary was forced to return the bands of the Mayer and Towns within Shekin
dla with his captors. Clerk Earaged at the failure to recb_a_com- The shield has been in the the
Dosseriam premise, for which
held Mr. Tomkin of the Hostings Corporation for over 100 cheylaws threatened vedrs replica the shield will son responsible, the the to kill both Mr. and Mrs Tomkinson made in Canada and sent to Hastings in
should the Government soldiers take place of the original. A Shekin. The Peking Foreign Office took up the matter and made representations. to the General whose troops surround Shekiu
The Honan Tuchun reassured steps for the safety of the besieged mis-” Peking that ho personally would take all sionaries and would hold himsel person ally responsible for foreign lives and property in the province.
after a bit. If they don't there in Children get awfully bored within
thing wrong with their development. Dr. Alice Hutchison.
together and call them a company that the It is when they put two and two British lose their sense of morality Mr. Bromley,
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