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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES. ITBOCOE REGTER'S AGENCY.}

́BUDGET SILK' CLAUSES.

·COMMONS ACCEPT AMENDMENTS,

LONDON, June 24th,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 25ru," 1925

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COAL CRISIS AT HOME.

ME: BALDWIN MEETS MINERS

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REPRESENTATIVE.

LONDOS. June 23rd. The crisis in the coal-mining industry was the subject of an interview: hetween The Commons agreed to the Govern-Mr. Baldwin and Mr. A. J. Cook, ământ amendments on dus silk clauses in the Budget reducing the duties on "noil yarn and soil tissue to 373 and 1/7 par pound respectively and fixing the duty on undyed and unprinted habutas at 6/8 per pound.

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Secretary of the Miniers Federation at Downing Street to-lay.. The Premier is receiving a deputation of the Federation to-morrow to discuss the position with a view to averting an immediate crisis The

situation of the industry is stated to be so serious that there is little doubt the

men meet

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emergency.

- FRENCH POLITICS.

THE SOCIALISTS' REFERENDUM

PARIS, June 23,

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A meeting "of the Socialist Parlia owntary Party after the referendam was most confused, but the upshot appears to be that the Socialists will resume freedom of action, though this does not necessarily involve an immediate rupture

A conference will be called by the rail way managers on Tuesday with regard to the effest of the serious drop in the rail -way companies' receipts.

SUB-COMMITTEE MEET.

LONDON, June 3rd.

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HOME CRICKET, -

HENDREN SCORES YET ANOTHER

DOUBLE CENTURY.

* LONDON, June 23rd.

Playing at the Oval, Surrey defented a Somerset by an innings and lil runs. Surrey made 477 (Hobbs 111,. Ducat. 199 and Shephered 133). Greswell took five: wickets for 151.

for 36

and made $39, Tennyson, scoring 75,

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NEWS.

(THROUGH REÜTER'S AGENCY.)

NINGPO QUIET.

NINGPO, June 24th. The critical situation is at an erd.

CIVIL GOVERNOR WANG.

Mrkney, June 4th.

police escort.

NO STRIKE YET.

PEKING, June 24th. The proposed strike of shopkeepers and business frins will not peeur to-morrow,

“LITTLE" HSU. (Continued from page 2.)

Sir Arthur Balfour also spoke in a witty and amusing speech in response

THE CHINA· ASSOCIATION:

A RECEPTION AT PRINCE'S

GALLERIES,

The China Association held a reception at Prince's Galleries, Piccadilly, on the

THE MISSION IN BRADFORD, The Lord Mayor of Bradford said that when General Hau's Mission visited the North of England they had the pleasure evening of May 9th, when a large number, NORTH CHINA NEWS,

of showing the representatives of a great attended, and, after being received by the" NO CONFIRMATION.

and ancient civilisation what they in President; Sir John Jordán, enjoyed music SHANGRI, June 24th

Bradford were trying to do in the textile and dancing. The reception was open to The message from Wutehow regarding industry. They showed them how much members of all the branches of the Asso- Playing at Hull, Yorkshic# defeated the Japanese Customs Commissioner is they owed to the arts of China in designciation in Hongkong, Shanghai, Hankow Leicester by an innings and 160 runs. still unconfirmed.

and colour and style of fabric. He was and Tientsin, as well as to members of the glad that in return great trading British Association of Japan in Yokohama Yorkshire made 451 for three wickets and declared, Sutcliffe scoring 129, and

lationships. were being established be. and Kobe who are at home on leave.

Among those present were Rt. Hoy, Mr. Holmes 194, Leicester could only make

tween China and themselves, China bad Other amendadents adopted included

85, Macaulay taking six wickets for 34

been increasing her trade with his dis and Mrs. Austen Chamberinin, Sir Ronald the exemption of silk re-exports from mine-owners will give notice on Fridays. Leicester followed on and scored

trist. China was now taking some four-und Lady Macleay, the Chinese Charge zaxation and the application of Domino and the present wage agreement on 208 Fowke making 58. Waddington

and-a-half million pounds worth of their d'Affaires and Mme, Chan Hsin Chu, July 31st, Heanwhile the executive Cemtook four wiskets for 87 and Kilner £ve ions Preference on imported lace embroi-;

There is no display of, anti-Foreign extile fabrics each year. It was left to Lady Jordan Mr. L. N. Leele (chairman), mittee of the National Union of Railway. dery.

feeling here at present. This is entirely aim as the representative of the working Mrs. Leefe and Miss Leefe, Sir Gershom to-morrow to discuss the

Playing at Kettering. Northampton due to the prompt netion of Civil] classes of England to extend hearty good tewart (vice-chairman) and Lady Stewart wishes for the future of China. He and Miss Stewart, Sir Robert and Lady shire defeated Glamorgan by 207, Governor Wang who torbade demonstra-trusted the General might carry back Ho Tung, Lady Addia, Admiral Sir Arthur thants made 195 (Mercer taking aitions closed the schools, and sent the] wickets for 47 runs) and 487, Wright students home, in

some knowledge which would be of value Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Waterlow, Mr. B. O Leveson, Sir Willians Bed Lady Tyrrell,

contributing 83, Bellamy's and Murdin

many cases, under

to his country, and that the Chinese Newton, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Angier, Miss would become as well as a great people, Ruth Angier, Mr. Victor Wellesley, Mr 50 out. Glamorgan made 107, Thomas

4 happy and contented one. He thought Victor Wellesley, Mr. F. Hussey-Freke, taking six wickets for 24 runs, and 188,

that if we had been able to assist in the Mr. and Mrs. HD. C. Jones, Mr. and Thomas taking four wickets for 21205.

developinentne China we should be Mrs. Probst Jones, Mr. R.. Neilson, Mr. Playing at Manchester, Lancashire de feated Hampshire by nine wickets. Lan-

amply repaid when the period of war and Mrs. A. B. Lowson, Mrs. H. I. Greig, was over and they return to the pleasant. Paul King, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Lamp It a meeting of the Joint Subashire made 400, Watson scoring 91 and

ways of peace.

son. Mr. J. Hastings, Miss Edmunds, Mr. Green 61. Wameson took seven wickets

General Ha, having suitably replied and Mrs, W. B. Kennett, Mr. Leslie A. committee of Inquiry into the Coal Le

for 92 runs, Hants, in their first innings owing to the opposition of business men,

a very successful and memorable function Dent, Miss Thorne. Mr. Crockatt, Sr dustry, in London, the coal-owners in-only made to Mead scoring 35 and who have objected to closing so near to

came to an end.

Reginald MacLeod, K.C. B., Mr. H. H. W. Pollard, Mr. C. R. Morling, Mr. Parker formed the miners that they were giving Tennyson 33, not out." Hunts followed on the Dragon festival settlement, which Lancashire quickly hit up the runs re- would involve them in serious financial

Ness, Miss Parker Ness, Mrs. Bruce Robertson, Mrs. Arnold Chaplin, Mr. and quired to win scoring nine for no losses. The Chinese Chamber of Com-

Mrs. H. T. Wright, Mrg. R. C Wilcox, TOAST TO THE HOST.

Mr. J. S. Whish, Mrs. A. M. Lambert, Playing at Chesterfield, Derbyshire mere ia eading out pickets to search

Mr. H. C. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Mr. Chao Hai Chu, the Chinese Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Blackwell, defeated Worcestershire by six wicketshops for English and Japanese goods. Worcester made 133 in their first inninga,

Chargé d'Affaires in London, said he felt Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Joseph, Mr. and Mr. day. The miners' representatives replied ] Morton taking four wickets for 38 runs,

it a pleasurable duty to propose & vote Stanley H. Bywaters, Mr. and Mrs. W. and 208 Cadamu taking four. for 37

of thanks to the host, General Hau. As Newton, Mr. and Mrs. A. E Hammond, That they could not consider the question Derby scored 284. Hutchinson making

a result of his generosity and hospitality ir. Charles Watney, Miss Watney, Mr. MELBOURS Jun 23rd..

that dinner was given on the eve of his and Mrs. H. A. Ottewill, Mr. and Mrs. of longer hours, which would not solve 19 and Cailman 60. Root took five PARIS, June 23rd.

wickets for 02 runs. Derby måde 91 for

H.M. S. Concord is leaving For China departure The dinner should have been Henty Farrant, Mr. and Mrs. Charles The Chamber was packed when M

the coal mining problem.

four wickets in their second innings.

given by nim, in General Hau's honour, Arnhold, Mr. and Mrs. E A. Stanton. on special mission,

to bid him farewell. It was usual to Mr. and Mrs. E. Allan Cameron, Mr. and Painlere roade a statement on Morocco.

Playing at Brighton, Cambridge University defeated. Sussex by pine

give a friend a dinner after his arrival, Mrs. G. E. Flanagan, Mrs. Goddard, Lady and a dinner prior to his departure. He Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mackintosh, He emphasised that the Government's

wickets. Cambridge made. 343 (Dawson 140, Bennett 88, and Enthoven 73. Cum-

had only given oun official dinner Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wood, Miss M. E. wish was. for peace and explained that

bridge afterwards scored the 24 runs

General Kiu, upon his arrival, and Wood, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Simms, Mrs. France was merely defending her terri

was the subject of attention during ques. required to win for the loss of our wicket THE PASSING OF A PROMINENT therefore still owed him a farewell din Morris, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Clark, Mr.

Sussex first made 208 (Parks 65). EŇ-

ner, and he could not fulfil bis duty by Van Rees, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mackintosh, tory. The Government hoped to publish tion time in the House of Gummiohs. thaven taking four wickets for 65 PUDA"

WEL HAI WEI RESIDENT.

giving it, owing to his time being limitar. and Mrs. H. W. Looker, Mrs. R. J. the joint Franco-Spanish peace terme After a reply to Mr. Lund by Mr. Laned on and scored 355, Watson making Mr. W. E. Southcott reaches us from a

and Meyer four for 48. Sussex follow-

The following appreciation of the late fed. ifis time had been fully occupied Forrest, Mrs. Charles Bell."Sir James and

with plentiful functions. Some friends shortly but if the French wished Abd el Fox, who said that nei won nines, and Newbury 50, not out.

also wanted to entertain him, and, could Lockhart, Miss Margaret Stewart Lock- Lady" Stewart · Lockhart, Miss Stewart

Krim not to follow the counsels of the normally employing 72,000 men, had clos

At Chelmsford the match between Our small community sustained a serious ver, all there, instead of being hosts, David Jnel, Mr. J. Robertson Melanac

correspondent in Wei Hai Wei:---

not do so, owing to his short stay. How. hart.Ideut.-Commander David Joel, Mra Essex ntid Oxford University, War German

loss or the Sta, instant hy the death of were borrowing a cap of his wine to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay, Mr. and Mra Russian and Egyptian aded down and not re-opened singe Novem-drawn. Essex scored 200 (Freeman 130 venturers around him they must not give|ber 1st and. 199 mines employing 13,000 and Perrin 80) and alone 151. Oxion Mr. W. E. Southcott äfter a brief illness.drink to his health and bid him fare Robert H. Hill, Miss Hill, Mr. and Mrs.

The funeral service, conducted by the well. made 344 (Gilliatt 70 and Hewetson Rev. C. R. Burnett, was held the follow- the impression that France was ready had opened or re-opened, Mr. Ramsay and 125 for the loss of five wickets when iux day in the Mainland Cemetery and Hau and the members of his mission Mr. md Mrs. T. W. Hornby, Miss

In the second pince, he hoped General Harold Moss, Mr. and Mrs. H. Staple Smith, "Mr. and Mrs. R. E. N. Padfield, to make all the concessions in order to infonald asked whether the Govern. stumps were drawn:

was attended by a representative gather- Playing at

were all satisfied with their visit here.

Hornby, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moxon, Mr. jobtain pener. M. Painleve read Abd elment were contemplating action in view defeated Nottingham by four wickets.ing, including Mr. Russell Brown, Officer They had visited various institutions, and Mrs. V. A. Cesar Hawkins, Mr. and Administering the Government; Sir Ed both in London and in" the provinces, Mr. V. F. C. Hawkins.. Mrs. Martelli, Krim's proclamations of a Holy War of the serions position and the gravity of Notts batted first, scoring 167 to which ward Pearie: Str. Wyatt-Smith, Senier and he had noticed that the Mission has Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Fullard, Misa Falfard,

Payton contributed 78. Durston took District Orer: Surg Commander een warmly received and afforded all against the enemies of Islam and also the situation which would arise in the four wickets for 48 runs. In their second Clos, R., Dr. Francis Clark, Medical ossible facilities. In connection there. H. A J. Macray Mrs. R. N. Gray documents showing the Holshevik incite event of a dispute in this industry.

innings, Notts made 481 for nine wickets Officer: Mr. A..A. L.Tuson, Junior Dis with, on behalf of his Government, bliss Gray, Miss Jean Gray, Lieut. Georce (declared), Whysail making 89, Carr 123 ct Officer and many other foreign and would take the opportunity of thanking McCallum, Mr. G. H. Cantheriey, Mrs. C. Gray, R.A., Mr. and Mrs. W. R. ment of the Rifs, including the French Mr. Baldwin, replying, said that the and Payton 126, not out. Middlesex Communist Parliamentary group's" tele Government recognised that the discusade 127 in their first innings (Barratt gram congratulating Alad - Krim on hissions proceeding between the colliery victory-(Loud protest from the right, benter and left, and cheers from the Communista).

with the Government.

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a month's notice on June 30th to end the present wage agreement and requesting the Government to pass legislation neces- fidence in the Licvernment by 10 votessary to enable a return to the eight-hour

wicket. PARIS, June 23. The Chamber has passed n vote of con-

and

30.

STATEMENT ON MOROCCO,

•

THE OUTLOOK.

Loxbox, June 29rd.

The outlook in the coal-mining industry

RUBBER RESTRICTION. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS

LONDON, June 23rd.

Nottingham, Middlesex

taking five wickets for runa and Staplen

four wickets for 33 runs), and in their Bruce-made 103, Hendrra 235 not out, seondd innings 502 for six wicket. and Mann 101.

HOME TENNIS.

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

H.M.S. * CONCORD."

MR. W. E. SOUTHCOTT.

Chinese residents.

The late Jr. Southcott came to 'China

to the toast.

4.

the British Government for their kind. ness and courtesies extended to Gencers! Hou and his mission.

more than 45 years ago and was noted

and generosity. He was in Tientsin dur the host, he would make little contri humour combined with kindly judgment but substantial dinner, and in thanking for his cheery outlook on life, his good

After partaking of such an excellent

ing the Boxer trouble when is help and bution towards helping the guests' good vigorous leading were a source of strength digestion. He thought joking or story to the foreign community during the antelling after a heavy dinner was & uer xious days of the siege.

sity, as it aided digestion, and, there fore, he would conclude, his speech with a short story:

ment took over the Depot, he volunteered for work woth the Labour Corps in France but failed to pass the medical examina- tion. It was at this time. having retired from partnership in his old firm. Messrs. William Forbes in. Tientsin, that he took

In the House of Commons, arising from J. O. Anderson, the Australian, casily up his residence in Wei Hai Wei,

Mr. Southentt first became identif with Wei Hai Wei in 1918 when he opened LONDON, June 23rd..

Coolie Depot on and established the. The second round of the Men's Oper behalf of the British Government for weather. In an All-Indian match Jagut tart and energy were well evinced at that Championship opened in day in du! recruitment of coplies for France. His Mohan Lal beat Jagmohan in three straight time, and for a year he devoted hiniself sets, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 The American, Hen-to this work. Later, when the Govern nessey, disposed of another English com- petitor, Dicks losing after a good game. Hennessey won 3-6, 6-3, 8-4. -

Crole Rees eliminated the British Davis Cup player Kingsley, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 0-4.

Later the weather improved, the sun soning out, and the crowd soon increased.

He was always a firm believer in the heat Burr, Britain, 0-0, 6-2, 6-1. R. possibilities of local trade und business Lycett, the Irish Davis Cup player, de- development and founded the Foo Wei fester C. Scroope 6-3 6-2, 6-1, and the Company, a venture that has met with American, Caser, beat Hollins, an English success. In matters of public welfare he took the keenest interest and it is mainly competitor, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

Turnbull, put up a great fight against due to his energetic enterprise that the Boratra, Turnbull's centre-line screw Port Edward Golf Club is now in such services often puzzled the French chama flourishing. condition. In recognition pion. The first set saw both players of his services during the famine in 1818 Bororen won this set at 10-8 The second Wel Governinént." bringing off excellent paasing shots he received an award from the Wei Hai

W. Burkill, Mrs. Eugenio Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Halifax, Commander R

C.B.E., Mr. Dermot Moeran. Mr. G. A. Violet Goudie, Mrs George Norrie, Mayne, R.N. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. K Bird, Mr. S. Giraham Lloyd, Miss

Richardson, Mrs. E. A Probst, Misu Probat, Miss Probst, Mr. P. Orde, Mr. W. Moss, Sir Huga and Lady Cuslife Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Lipson Ward, Mrs. C. A. Tomes, Mrs. Lindsey Lloyd, Capt. T. Bowling, A young official in Peking was ap- Mr. and Mrs David Landale, Miss pointed to a provincial post. Prior to Landale, Mr. R. S. Camming, Mr. not his departure for his new post, be Mrs. E. R. Morriss, Hon. and Mrs. F. F. culled upon his old teacher, who was Maunaghten, Mr. George B. Dodwell, Mr. a high official in the capital. The old and Mrs. Stanley H. Dodwell, Mr. F. official questioned him as to how he Anderson. Mr. F. Le H Anderson, Miss proposed to act, in order to get along Jean Anderson, Miss Anderson. Miss Mar well with his colleagues in the progaret Anderson, Mrs. E. P. Buttis, Mr. vinces. The young official answered:

I have well prepared, sir, I have and Mrs. John I. Perry, Mr. G. Balloch, Dr. J. W. Jackson, Mrs. J. W. Jackson, arranged to bring with me 100 top hats Misa Blackwell, Miss Jessie Hannen, ME and will present them one by one to Leonard Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Thomasson, the people with whom I shall come in Mr. H. C. Kerr, Mrs. Wodehouse, Bise contact in the provinces. The "old Gaitskell, Mr. Arthur Gaitskell. Dr. and official shook his head and said: It Mrs. A. H. Skinner, Mrs. Ross Thomson wouldn't do it wouldn't do. Some

FAREWELL MESSAGE.

owners and miners' representatives night have important, and perhaps serious con- sequences, but he was of opinion that the

PUNCH FOR COMMUNIST.

Government should only intervene as a last resort. It was therefore, premature The Chamber's indignation was in-

to make any statement He admitted tensified by M. Painleve's reading of a

that a serious and difficult position, would datement by the Communist Deputy, Marise if the trade were unable to adjust Doriot, forewiling the defeat of France, itself to conditions to enable it to com-

ກ: then rend translations of pete in the world's markets. pamphlets in Arabic emanating from revolutionary headquarters in Paris enl king on the Moors to revolt against France. He concluded by making an im passioned appeal to the Socialista to support the Government. The Chamber the question whether, in view of the high afterwards listened to an interpellation price of rubber, the Government intended

people would not take top hats.hers. R. T. Wright, Mr. H. Gardner, Mr by M. Dorist lauding Sovietism and to make a change in the production

young official said: My dear tea-Frank Souter, M. R. R. Hynd. cher, there are very few people like denouncing Capitalism. The speech was restriction policy, Mr. Ormsby Gore stated that the operation of the Stevenson

you, who do not like top hita. I dare Euddenly interrupted by a Right Deputy, scheme was periodically reviewed carc

any I can get along well with my pro Colonel Picot, who'dashed up and pun, fully.

vincial colleagues by presenting them

On his departare General H. 8. Hn It was not proposed to make any drastic thod M. Doriot's face. A free fight fol or sudden alteration in what had been the

with top hat. The old official smiled: And looked very happy and said issued the following message to the jowed.

You know British people through the Prees: Perhaps you are right. M. Herriot, presiding, suspend-settled policy for the last two or three

years. The aim of the restriction policy heen called, and the Britisher led 4-1 in spent in Peking where he took a keen set went to Turnbull at 7-5 after 5-5 hai The past two winters Mr. Southcott

On my departure from Great Britain how. You may go. The young official was to prevent the destruction of a larg the third, 40 in the fourth each time to and active interest in the work of the

went out and told his friends that he after a five weeks' stay, I should like, in number of rubber éstates which would

had only 90 top hats in his possession, the first place, to be permitted to ex have gone derelict and out of cultivatica see. Borotra overcome his erratic tenden-China International Famine Relief Com-

since one was presented to, and accept res my very warm thanks to the British Government for the facilities altogether and in order to increase pro-cies and finish off the sets brilliantly mission and the Chinese Red Cross. To

ed by his old tacher." duction in the long run. Otherwise, the fourth at 10-8. Borotra aften footfaulted won the respect and confidence of Chinese should mention before the General de-of Public Authorities, generally, I Have:

The third went to Borotra at 7-5 and the a degree unusual with most foreigners he PARIS, June 24th.

they have afforded me. There was perhaps, one thing he assistance, and also through the goodwill Through their- The debate finally terminated on industry would have been destroyed." lower note at an early hour of the At that particular moment the restric. and frequently he slipped and fell full with whom he came in contract a striking parted, and it might bring him a morning.

Top visited various institutions in London proof of which has been given by a latter hat, though it was quite true. He was and is the Provinces, and I have tion policy had been last reviewed almost length. M. Painleve defined the

Another English hope went down when of condolence, sent at this troublous time.told by many English friends that they been deeply impressed Franco with in the last week, and certainly within the South African, Spence, defeated hy the local Chinese Chamber of Com were very struck with our visitor's good I Spanish negotiations as aiming at a the last month.. provision for the co-operation of the The special rubber committee which was Wheatley, 6-2, 62, 6. The Britisher, meree to his widow.. Busy and cheery to

Everything in this French, Spanish, and Moroccan elements concerned with the working of the schepie Eames, lost to Gerland, an American 2-8, the last, he is one of those of whom it looks and cultured and scholarly country seems to me to to charac may well be said he found this world by would not believe Gendral Hau was tematic organisation, the qualities which

pearance. Many of them judging there terised by perfect order. under the sovereignty of the Sultanperiodically reviewed the situation and it 6-3, 4-5, 6-4, 6-4.

and BJ which however, would be only nominal had been under consideration quite

WOMEN START.

good.

a soldier at all. He did not know whe- have made the British nation so great in the Spanish zone, where a mild effort recently.

ther this was praise or not, but he could and so deservedly well known. China has at revolt was in being

assure him of its truthfulness. He only many things to learn from Western hoped General Hsu would be the fore countries, and particularly from this runner of other distinguished fellow-nation, which is so well etablished on countrymen to visit us. The experience which had been gained by General Ham the edifice built up by evolution over during his visit in this country, would It is the least I can do to express my be of the utmost value, not only to the sincere thanks and appreciation through In the qualifying round the leading General himself, but also to his country; the newspapers to all with whom I have He trusted that General Hau, upon his come in contact for the many courtesies O'Neill, 146, Aubrey Boomer (France), return to China, would make the best use and kindness extended to me and to A Compston (North-Manchester), and of his world-wide knowledge to assist the my Mission. Not only am I not likely May, 147. Other players who have quali. Government to put China's house in to forget them, but I am convinced that fed include Macdonald Smith, 154 order. He was sure he would work to the lessons I have learnt will be of the Barnes, 155: Kirkwood, 163 Cyril Tolley, improve the good understanding and to grentest value to the Chinese people and 155; Abe Mitchell, 169; George Duncan, strengthen the close relationship between will tend to the improvement of the re

Jutions between my country and the 156; Harry Vardon and Joshua Taylor, Great Britain and China. 151; and Edward Ray. 12.

British Empire.”

ed the sitting.

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DEBATE ENDS QUIETLY.

On the Socialists submitting an amend- ment which the Government promptly accepted, it was embodied in the reaolu- tion, after which M. Painleve's position was secured.

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THE CHANNEL SWIM.

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CHINESE IN PARIS,

A start was made with the Women's Open Championship but the scratching of Mrs. Edgington deprived the crowd of

HOME GOLF. a sight of Mdle. Suzanne Lenglen, who is drawn to meet Miss Ryan in the second

TEOON, June 3rd. Glorious weather and the lightest of round. In the first round, Miss Kyan heat Mins Brown 6-3, 6-4 Madame Billout breezes are prevailing for the professional disposed of the best of the Englishwomen, golf championship. PARIS, June 24th.

Mr Lycett 6-4, 6-4, 11-9, 31iss MeKane heat Miss Sterry 83, 61.

... NEWSPAPER'S COMMENT.

Dealing with the recent incidents at the Chines Legation, the Echo de París A JAPANESE CANDIDATE,

remarks that one must, not forget the

RAIN INTERRUPTS PLAY. quite correct behaviour of a heavy major

LONDON, June 24th. LONDON, June. 23rd,

ity of Chinese people living in France, Frospects of play at Wimbledon an ear Mr. Betsu Nichimura, the Japanese capecially students, who are showing to be remote by reason of intermittent champion swimmer, is in training at magnificent sedulousness in attending rain during the morning which set in Dover for an English Channel swim French civilisation.-Baras.

lectures at the University and studying persistently in the afternoon. The centre early in August..

court has been covered.

scores were:-

(Continued on nezt Columa),

have Been.

centuries.

with whate