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FOREIGN REGRETS AT REALLT.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH, 1925
VICTORY UNEXPECTED. STILL THEME IN PARIS
Pists, April 28th President Hindenburg's victory by a The election of Hindenburg is still the many as 004,000 votes was unexpected, engrossing theme today. The newspapers and was perhaps partly due to the fact generally reiterating that however disthat 3,000,000 more electors rated than quieting the result may be, it has the on March 29th, mostly apparently for advantage of showing the Allies and the Marshal Hindenburg, for whom women world the innermost feelings of the curiously appear to have voted en mass German people.
Dr. Marx polled 300,000 more votes than on March 29th, but Marshal Hin- denburg's personality proved" too strong for the Marx programme.
TRIBUTE TO IDOL
MELBOURNE, April 8th
Le Matin ways that Germany will now The Times says that the election of Mar-be very closely watched by the -Little what you Hindenburg is regrettabi» both Entente: and certain defensive agres in the interests of Germany and England. merits thought impossible a few days "The event in serious herause it is an ago-will now he signed without diff ostentations manifestation of the fact that
culty" the opinions and sentiments of many millions of tierman voters are as monar- chical and reactionary as before the war..
The denant choice of an avowed up holder of the Hohenzolleras cannot fail t quicken and intensify the distrust of __Glerawan__interisions, existing in France and elsewhere, unless and until Germany attitude des Hindenburg towards the Dawes scheme is one of unflinbing honesty and good faith.
The sent reluctance of America 'und Britain to grans further credits to Ger many is hardly likely to diminish.
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RESTRAINED REGRET.
LONDON, April 28th, There is an atmosphere of restrained rein in the newspapers, which have! gally adopted await and see attitude with regard to Marshal von Hindenburg's election.
The Daily Chronicle says there is no orion for hasty steps and ill-con- 20 sidered criticism.
The Daily Herald considers Marshal vin Hindenburg is not likely to do any thing impulsive or foolish."
"The Daily Newe avows British states-
must play the part of peaceinakegs, avcognising the enormous, strength of "German" Liberalism which "is our of the But astonishing and hopeful movemedits in the new Earop.
The "Daily Graphie rongiders the-res turn of the Hohenzollerns matters little,
'CABINET APPOINTMENTS. FAR SUCCESSORS TO LORD CURZON IN
MINISTRY.
LONDON, April 7th Earl Balfour has been appointed Lord President of the Council, and Lord Salisbury has been appointed, Lender in the House of Lords, both succeeding the
late Lord Curzon.
ITALIAN_WORLD FLIGHT. MAJOR DI PINEDO REACHES. BUSHIRE.
Alost of the cities, including Berlin
Hour, April 7th. and the Rhineland, voted for Dr. Marx,
The sirmao, Major Di Pinedo, engag and Bavaria, East Prussia and the coun-
સર્ચ ઇ A Hight round the world, who try districts for Marshal Hindenburg.
Herr Thielmann, the Communist can- left Sesto Celende on April 2nd, is The Argus is of opinion that von Hi-didate, held his own compared with the reported to have left Baghdad for Bushiro denburg's election is merely a tribute to election on March 29th, and he even to-day,
popular idol. It derives comfort from slightly increased his poll in some places, the small Communist voter ...
but Communism does not seem to be mak The Melbourne de declares that thing the progress its supporters had hoped Hindenburg Line" in politics can in Germany. threaten no danger that Britain and her Allies are incapable of meeting.
GERMAN PRESS VIEWS.
BERLIN, April 7th. Jubilation tempered by caution is Rom April 29th.keynote of the Right Party press organs'
ITALIAN PRESS OPINION.
SAFE ARRIVAL.
Burning, April
The airman Major Di Pinedo has arrived bere,
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[From Our Own Correspondent.] THE SHAMEEN CASE. LEAVE TO APPEAL GRANTED
TO. CROWN.
SHANGHAI, April 28th
THE PEKING CONFERENCE.
RULES PASSED FOR-NATIONAL DELEGATE CONFERENCE.
The Reorganisation Conferencn ap proved the following evgulationa connection with the National Delegats Conference which is to be, shrietly con vened -
PART 1 (PRINCIPLK),
1. The Provisions! Government of the Republic of China, for the purpose of In H. B.M. Supreme Court to-day, Menacting the National Constitution and H. P. Wilkinson, the Crown Advocate, the enforcing appendix, convenes a Na- moved for leave to appeal against the tional Delegate Conference.
The drafting of the Constitution judgment in the Shameen case: given onwilt be done by a National Constitution Drafting Committee. The time taken by this Committee to draft the document. shall not exceed three months. As soon as the Constitution has been drafted the Committee shall submit it to the Chief Executive, who, will pass it on to the National Delegates Conference.
December 5th.
The application was granted.
SHANGHAI OPIUM CASE,
MR. EZRA'S BAIL BOND IS ..
· REDUCED, '
SHANGHAI, April 28th.
The Canton Road opium case, in which Mr. Ezra is prosecutor, opened in the Mixed Court to-day. The case was ad journed for a special hearing."
A Rome message of January 29th,
Mr. Musso, Counsel for Mr. Fara, claim atated that the Chief of the Air Staff, Major Di Pinedo, 'proposed to start, oned that his client had rendered a service a world Hight in May from Rome via sheAthens, Egypt, the Red Sea, southern to the community by unearthing such a coast of Asis. Tokyo, the Pacific Archivast quantity of opium. Mr. Ezra's bail
was reduced to Tis. 2,000. about 55,000 kilometres.]
The Facint orgun. Pomil« L'Italia comment on Marshal Hindenburg's elec. Pelago and Sydney, a total distance of
rejoices at the anti-druseratie verdict tion' as President of the German Re- in Gemany. The anti-Fascist Corriere public, while the supporters of the Left del Lusera regards April. Zith as an ill-are taking their defeat with remarkable fated day for the forces fighting for equanimity, merely expressing the hope order, democrury and European pacificá- that the new President will not listen to the wild canusels of the monarchist tigo.
extourage..
ASTONISHMENT IN BELGIUM.
Bagasts. April, stb. Astonishment is the keynote of Belgian comments. Hope is expressed that those,
The Nationalist view is reflected in The Kreuz, Zeitung and the Deutsche Zeitung, which hails the election as the
Both papers look to Presi went Hindenburg to restore respect for
who still believed that Germany was beginning of Germany's post-war re erolving in the direction of wisdom and naissance- peace, have now had their eyes opened. ||REUTERS · AMERICAN SERVICE) | Germany among the nations.
VIEWS IN AMERICA.
NEW YORK, April 28th.
Dr. Stresemann's Zeit, "oxpress the opinion of monarchist reaction, and adds The World says the election of Hinden- that the foreign policy will remain ucal burg. like the return of Caillaux, sym-tered, bolises French renunciation of Contin
BOXING AT HOME. ERNIE IZZARD RETAINS TITLE TO CHAMPIONSHIP.
LONDON, April 27th
At the National Sporting Club, in a -round contest for the lightweight championship of Great Britain, Ernie Izzard retained his title by, gaining the decision on paints against Teddy Baker.
Both boxer's hail from London.
THE FIGHT DESCRIBED. The bout was fast and interesting throughout. Izzard had the advantage of height and reach, and was mostly bet ter at long range work, using a splendid straight left to the face and body; while Baker did well in clinches and got is some nusty right appercuts and right books.
Baker was always dangerous, as he
put plenty of power behind his blows
The fortune of the fight fluctuated con
The Democratic Berliner Tageblatt ental mastery. Hindenburg symbolises draws attention to the irony of the fact the German refusal to accept a perman- that the "paladin of Wilhelm II" willḥ -the return of the spirit of the Hoben- en josition of inferiority in Europe. If have to take the oath to the Republican France has the grace, to acknowledge Constitution before a Sociklist Président poilerns matters much. Germany, at the
Germany's position as a nation: and the in the Reichstag and under the Repnsiderably, but towards the end Izard Jenst, has taken the first step backward. German Nationalists. have the sense not blizan banner.
The Daily Telegraph considers that to exploit their alender victory, then the Marshal von Hindenburg is a polities) outcome may be far better than the name ponentity. His triumph in dargely the] of Hindenburg suggests- work of one of the most active and The New York Timea says the immedi dangerous politicings in Europe-Adate" effect of the Nationalists triumph mirit you Tirpitz-who may be relied
The Socialias Yoricoerte looks to the Republicans to lead the Republic from the danger to which it is exposed through the election."
BRITISH AND FRENCH OPINION.
Losnes, April 27th Well-informed circles in London are
took a cirar lead, and won pu points.
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POLITICAL
SITUATION
IN CHINA.
(PROM THE ** DAILY BULLETIN."]
ADVISORY COUNCIL.
EXECUTIVE IS CALLING PREPARATORY MEETING.
CHIEF
IN
Of
The Drafting. Committee shall consist
the following personages:-One delegate designated by each of the civil. and military authorities of the various provinces, one delegate from each of the Special Districts, 20 delegates detailed by the Provisional Chief Executive, two two from Tibet delegates from Mongolia, and one from Kokuror
The members of the Drafting Com mittre shall be entitled to be present at the National Delegate Conference to answer queries relating to the drafting.
Public bodies throughout the country will be entitled to forward to the Draft
ng Committee their views with regard to the Constitution.
3. The Conference will be assembled at the place where the Government is situated
4. The Conference shall remain in session for three, munths,, beginning from the date of its inauguration, and this period may be prolonged one month
6. Three-fifths of the total membership of the Conference shall constitute a quorum
8. Resolutions to become effective. tapst be agreed to by two-thirds of those present.
The resolution, to be carried by the.. Conference with regard to the National shall be promulgated by the Conference Constitution and the appendix therito
PEKING, April 27th "A mandate regarding the convocation of the Provisional Advisory Council Litelf, still in abeyance.
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A special nieeting is to be held at the head quarters of the chief Executive Tuan Chi Jui, this afternoon to discuss the appoitoment of members,
PART II (ORGANISATION).
The Conference shall consist of the following representatives:Sixteen mem bees elected from each of the following provinces:-Kirin. Heilungklang." Fu- ken, Shens, Kausu, Sintiang, Kongsi, Yunnan and Kweichow, 18 members from As soon as the members are selected a Fengtien. Anhui, Hupei and Hunan; 19 mandate will be issued:
SITUATION IN SZECHUAN.
YANG SEN STILL IN CONTROL OF THE PROVINCE
members from Shansi, 20 members from Kwangtung; 22 members from Shantung and Hosan; 94 members from Szechwan and Kiangsu; 27 members from Kiangsi and Chibli.
Eight members will be elected from sach of the Special Districts of the Metropoli tan Area; Johol, Chahar,Suaiyuan and Hsikang: 30 members will be elected from.
PERING, April 9th According to Chinese reports, Yang Sentoth kaner and Outer Mongolia; 16 mem
so far is holding his own in Szechuan.
Yang Sen is reported to posseks. mora money and aminunition than his op- podents, His forces are stated to num ber About 80,000, while his enemies have! about 80-000, but Yang Sen's forces are more homogenous, Neither side has
on to make the fullest use of the Germany's enemies...ohvinusly repre Opportunities now opened to him and sents no gain for the cause of European, bis friends.
The Morning Post states that the appeasement. Hindenburg's pledge of Joy-bells in Berlin, which are ringing loyalty to the Republic is undoubtedly the victory of Hindenburg are also Bounding the knell of democratic Lovern. sincere. He is unlikely, at his age, to of the German election, but apparently Stoke by, two goals to one, and Barnsley |
In the first division of the English quite sufficient rifles to arm the numbers
mentioned. League-- Everton-and-Sheffield United Idivided two goals.
men in Germany.
lend himself to any desperate adventure; The Daily Mail considers that if the Bemocracy immediately answers to the but it is still to be seen whether the un- strong lead, Gerinan industry will be recondled Monarchist element will not stimulated to the uttuo", Increasing read in the election à mandate to press Britain's trading difficultion.
PESSIMISM IN BELGRADE.
BELGRADE, April 28th. The newspaper conument on Marshal Fon Hindenburg's election is pessimistic. The serii-official fetch declares that the election is a fresh delanee of Europe and
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ring their opinions on the result of
they are confident that it does not mean any change in the German foreign policy, but the tone of certain "French news papers suggests that the election of Mar-
forward.
sha! Hindenburg may not render ensier The Herald-Tribune says the Reich; in the future "conversations" of Germany choosing Hindenburg, cut off its nose to apite its face, and heedlessly humiliated with France and other Governments.
*GERMANY UNMASKED.". the most useful friends of Germany abroad, and immensely strengthened France's ense against Germany.
PARIS, April 27th,
the civilised world The election will be Whilst no oficial comment on Hinden "French otheial circles point out that ue atarting point of h campaign for the borg is obtainable, it is known Treasury the election of Marshal von Hindenburg
tion.
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beat Wolverhampton by one goal to all. In the Northern League, Accrington
were defeated by New Brighton by one goal to 'nil,
AMATEUR TENNIS.
HON. C. BRUCE WILL MEET E. BAERLEIN.
Losos, April 7th.
: INDUSTRIES IN, JAPAN,
bers will be elected from Tibet and from Kokonor; 18 members will be elected by the overseas Chinese.
ROUND-UP OF BEGGARS. HUNDREDS DEPORTED THIS YEAR.
In "connection with the, polien rerusale that is being conducted-against-the-locak mendicants, which has been referred t in these columns during the past few days, it is interesting to note that since January a total of 550 beggars have been sent away from Hongkong since January
In the second division, "Chelses beat PREMIER EMPHASISES THE NEED
OF READJUSTMENT.
Osaka April 27th.
Of this number, 209 were deported in The Premier, speaking here to-day, January; 82 in February; 62 in March einphasised the importance of industrial and 24 so far this month. It has far- ther been ascertained that thirty of them and commercial readjustment after have been sent back twice; five of them. period of speculation boom.
six times; 8 three times; 4 ten times; and
There haver The Premic pointed out that such one, a small boy, 9 times. readjustment was not yet completed, been 17 prosentions and convictions so but he said that an invalid needs far.
Last night a hatch of mondicants, nourishment as well as medicine," and numbering about 100, were departed from he expressed the hope that the recent the Colony.
The woman who appeared at the
with a small boy, on a charge of begging, and who had a cheque for $300 in her possession, was sent to prison for four- QUEEN'S THEATRE.
teen days, the small boy being sent to Po Leung Kuk. After she has completed CARTER THE MAGICIAN.
her sentence, the woman is to be brought before the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Carter, the magician, who is appearing when the cheque will be handed back to (REUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE)tains his audiences, but also succeeds in hy a few Chinese sympathisers as an
At Queen's Club, in the amateur tennis
Germany
The winner meets E. Baerlein (holder) in the challenge round.
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amendment of all treaties and the eliminaccias rezard the election as indicating should at least have the advantage of championship, Hop. C. Bruce, Queen's lowering of the bank rate would help busi- | Magistracy last Saturday, in company Lion of all obstacles in the way of Ger- a tendency among the majority of Ger-opening the eyes of the world to the Club, beat A. Tylor, Queen's Club, 6/i many again becoming mistress of the tans towards conservatism, not justify fast that the Germans are militarist
ing apprehension over the financial siriant heart. The opinion prevails that 6/3 and 6/3. Forld.
Germany unmasked, with Marshal Hine" POLES DEEPLY IMPRESSED.
Fears held in some quarters that the denburg is preferable to Wansaw, April 8th. election will cause important banking camouflaged with Dr. Marx The election of Marshal von Hinden interests to withhold support, are dis
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as the Governmental SEIZURE ON *** ARAFURA." the Allies will take steps to secure them- situations
machine is Luzoning as well as the selves against the return of Germna
BIG HAUL OF OPIUM TO BE German machine is regarded as doing aggression.
Yesterday's reaction on the money
BURNT. market, particularly as regards German PARIB, April 28th.bonds, is regarded as temporary. The papers state that von Hindenburg'a Election dispels any equivocation.
EQUIVOCATION" DISPELLED:
LTHHOUGA REUTER'S AGENCY.]
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BERLIN, April 7th. President von Hindenburg, who heard
SYDNEY, April 28th. The parcels seized on the B. Árajuco,, on April 25th, contained 1537 tins of opium, valued at £13,000. The drug will thurnt in the presence of Customs, Officiers.
Le Quotidien, the organ of the left bloc, says that France, who gave so many proofs of pacifism and gerosity, will grant concessions which, pot henceforth in view of the revival of Gern of his election while saying with a RUSSIA'S WORKING WOMEN. militariam, would be but failings.
friend in the country arar Hanover, dide Le Figaro remarks that the election ia
BRITISH DELEGATION TO STUDY Dot show great enthusias Fully significant for it occurred in no The President is expected in Berlin
THEIR POSITION. rise as the result of abasement from on Thursday; and no doubt he will re- broad, but at the time when other coun-ceive a tremendous reception.
Moscow, April 28th es were paying deference
It is not likely that the German foreign A delegation of ve British Trade mony.
policy will be strikingly changed during Unionist women have arrived here. They Gaulois estimates that the election Marshal Hindenburg's presidency. His intend to study the position of the works. mach clear the sense of the German advisers are well aware that the only safe ing women in Russia. all of
pact of guarantee.
foreign policy for German is, the one Moreover, the fact that the Reichstar
Ger- 10
Le Petit Journal says the Allies must she has followed during the past year.
resol a problem, of security and take
all neessary steps.
Le inwrites that the Allies must will also, tend to check any possible
Ince thenew aktuation without prejudice, but with firmness—ffnene,,,,
VIEWS IN HOLLAND.
AMSTERDAM, Apail 28th. The Handelsblad states that the elec tion of Hindenburg shows how clearly the German 350zle are still dominated, by sentimental a opposed to political feel ings His succes primarily is personal.
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a majority of the Left parties aspirations of President Hindenburg's counsellors regarde
aby change in foreign policy. It is generally thought that President Hindenburg will try and
PAZIA, April 27th lead a quiet life but it is feared that hit, reactionary entourage may try to M. Berthelot has been reinstated in change the internal situation. If so they the post of Secretary General of the will be strongly opposed by the Socialiste Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which he and Democrats, who comprise about 50 held at the time of e failure of the
Banque Industrielle de China. per cent of the German electorate.
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US SECRETARY OF TREASURY EXPRESSES OPINION.
at the Queen's Theatre, not only enter her. e money represented subscriptions
completely mystifying them by his per-
formance. The programme is full of endowment to the boy consequent on the interest, and it would take a very wide, death of his father. a-wake observer effectively to pierce the cloak that veils the secret of each item.
One of the principal items in the pro- grammes each day include a turn by Miss Evelyn Maxwell, described as the Physic Mr. Andrew Mellon. Secretary of the Phenomenon in an exposition of mental
WASHINGTON, April 28th,
and
OBITUARY...
M. LOUIS ARDAIN.
M. Louis Ardain, for many years Treasury. is of opinion that purchasing telepathy. Other contributions are Carter's pound sterling bills on the open market illusions, The Magical Divorce, which is manager of the Banque de l'Indo-Ching
literally
metaphorically out of at Shanghai, passed away on April 24th is a desirable means of stabilising exsight," and the enigma of The Crystal at the Ste. Marie Hospital. M Ardain change
Case. In addition, Carter impersonated was a Chayalier of the Légion d'Hoo- Committers of | It is denied Mr. Mellon was consult the great Chinese magicians, an act near and a member of the
of Commerce. Ha Chamber which was particularly well-received last the French ed in regard of the verbal agreements, night. The feat of unwing a woman, in was also a member of the board of direc said to have been reached between the half and the illusion of "The Beauty and tors of the International Savings Society, New York Federal Reserve Bank and the
the Assurance Franco-Asiatique.
deceased first came to the East for
the firm khown as the Credit LyonDUIS
Bank of England, but Treasury officials the Lion" are also drawing cards. explained that he regarded such Anglo-
in Calcutta, but afterwards joined the American financial co-operation as progressive step..
At the Marine Court yesterday, be Banque de l'Indo-Chine and served
талу Whilst it is generally believed Britain fore Lieut, Comdr. G. F. Hole, R.Naman of its branches, including those at will seek credit bere to offset bills taken junk-master was fined 10, with ten Saigon, Bangkok, Canton, Hongkong, up by the Federal Reserve Bank, it is days hard labour in default, for anchor singapore, Haiphong and Hanoi. He was declared that Mr. Mellon is unaware of ing in the Central Fairway
appointed manager in Shanghai in 1910- plans for a Joan, although he regarded
The deceased only returned: from leave "anch a move as the obvious one. It is Bir John Anilerson, Eastcote, Mid- last October:
M. Ardain was a
was a member of the Shape reported that the British are contemplat dlesex, formerly of Singapore, at one ing a loan of between a half and three time a member of the Legislative Council hat Club and was for some years a men quarters of billion dollare Mr. of the Straits Settlements, and chairman ber of, the General Committee He was Mellon thought this could be tend to of the Opium Commission, for thirty also a member of the Country Club and steady matters in any emergency and years Siamese Consul-General at Singa was much esteemed amongst his friende would probably be kept intact most of pore, who died in December, aged 7 and associates. The deceased who wAS the time, since he did not believe sterling years, left unsettled property in Eng 55 years of age leaves behind him a exchange would suffer more than tem land of the gross valges of £8,917, with wife and one son who are at present in
Shanghai. porary flurries, after attaining par net personalty £8,400.
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