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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES.

LIKROUGH RHUTER'S AGENCY;} RUSSO-POLISH FRONTIER. FURTHER TROUBLE REPORTED.

Moscow. July 30th.

NAVAL BUILDING.

LENGTHY DISCUSSION IN THE

COMMONS

LONDON, July 29th.

THE HONGKONG. DAILY##PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 31st, 1923

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HOME COAL " CRISISS PREMIER'S UNTIRING EFFORTS

Loxxox, July 9th. In the House of Commons, Mr. Austen

Mr. Baklwin is pursting all day his Chamberlain (Foreign Secretary) an efforts in connection with the coal dis nounced that Mr. Baldwin's statement pate. It transpires that the miners re It is reported that the commander of/on July 23rd regarding the Naval profused the extended offer of the owners

the annual construction of nine den.

the Soviet frontier guard in the Yampolamme must be amended insmush as listrict, whilst taking a tour of inspec tion, was killed by Polish frontier troyers begins in 1997-98 and bot 1994- guarda, who see alleged to have crossed the frontier, draged, the body to their vide nud left it.

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The Soviet Foreign Commissariat have protested to the Polish Legation and the

matters will be considered by a mixed

commission which, will shortly leave for the frontier to enquire into the disputes. US. FLEET IN AUSTRALIA. HOSPITALITY UNABATED.

MELBOURNE. July 30th. Australia's hospitality to the American

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Speaking on the Naval Estimates, Mr. 3. C. Davidson (Parliamentary Secret ary to the Admiralty) stated that the battleship Felson would be completed by the end of the year; the battleship Rodney in April, 1927, two cruisers in May, 1927, three probably in October, 1997 and minelayers and destroyers in June, 1926. The complete cost of the new ships would be £38,000,000.

BUILDING OPPOSED.

Mr. Rainsay MacDonald. (Labour)

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Wagu

ot 1 guarantee of minimum

district. Oth for each. rates percentage basis, on the ground that they are pledged to refuse to agree to any proposal involving the lowering of wages in any district.

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The special Trade Union Congress Committee jointly participated with the miners to-night on a renewal of the dis cussions with Mr. Baldwin but subse- quently adjourned until to-morrow.

LATER.

NEWS.

(THROUGH: AKUTER”#

VIEWS ON THE SHIPPING “HOLD-UP.”

HOW PRESENT STALEMATE CAN BE BROKEN.

[BT ARGUS.

THREATENED POLICE. MARKET, VENDOR SENTENCED. At the Kowloon, Magistracy yester day, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton. a stall. holder of the Yaumati Market was charg

Interesting views wore advanced by tword with using threatening language to of the Colony's leading shipping men, wards two Chines constables.

The evidence showed that the two police yesterday, concerning the length of time the present staleront for it is in no offers visited the market where a gambl 5150 a strikeis likely to last; but ing school was being run. Three men opinion was, universal with regard to the were arrested and the defendant followed only effective, measure likely to "remove the party into Shanghai Street, where

>74 URREST IN THE NORTH. FOREIGN STATESMEN'S CONCERN.

LONDON, July 9th. in the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Farrest, Mr. Austen Chamberlain said that the telegraphic report of the British Chargo d'Affaires at Peking of ic June 11th, stated that the police station!

Even if the Seamen's Union take the at Shanghai was full of arms. No modi-stepa' indicatal in the Hongkong Daily fieation of that statement was contained Press this morning,” said one man, ra should be very little worse off than wo are at present.. in any later report

Replying to Mr. Trevelyan, Mr. Cham- berlain said the report of the Diple matie Commission into the Shanghai shooting would not reach the Foreign The Central Committee of the Mining Office intil the middle of August. The Association of Britain have unanimously6ndings of the Commission were unani- strongly protested against, the findings mus. Until the report was considered

The Harbour Master. I notice, stated that his department, in the event of an other walk-out, was prepared to carry on the servior of the five launches as was done during the recent strike. I should like to see suficient deck nnd engineer hands brought in from Singapore or

he was alleged to have shouted to the crowd to strike the police officers. Qua of the constable `sthen had the defendant

arrested.

Although he denied the charge, doland ant was sentenced to one month's hard labour with the option of a fine of $15, His Worship remarking that the case was a very serious one.

HUNGRY M.P.'S AT LATE SITTINGS.

dewt is unabated, and everything is being moved the reduction of the vote and of the Court of Enquiry in the mines he was unable to say whether it would India to man all the essential harbour 1440 EGGS AND 260 LBS. OF BACON

done to make all ranks feel at home...

denounced this expenditure. He deciar

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services. I do not put the suggestion forward as a panacea for the stagnation

AT TWO NIGHT DEBATES. One of the real problems of the all-night dispute, alleging that the Court's report be published or acted upon.

Captain Brass suggested that in view

in trade which has been faisted upon the sitting of Parliament is the feeding of the ed that there, was no possibility of any gives an incomplete and even a distorted Numbers of official and private enter-

development of the political situation in view of the case" of the Association of present disturbances in China and shipping community, because I am fully six hundred, writes a lobby correspondent in the next deinde which would make war pointing out that the report is unaccept the general unrest of the students there, aware that the importation of non-mutil week. When members have to stay

tainments are being organised, and most brilliant balls have been given by the

after eleven o'clock, the usual hour for the

Governor-General and the English-Spenknecessary or inevitable. Nobody would able to the Association as an exposition the Government should consider the ad- chinese crews would not benefit coasting House rising, they seem all to be afflicted

say America and Japan were possible of the facts or of proper deductions from visability of not using the boxer Indem vessels, who would still be faced with the with an overpowering hunger.

ing Union.

enemies, and, so "far as France was con- the evidence.

The saitors are eagerly joining tripscerned, the problem was primarily into the country, desiring to we as much aerial. There should be no new "build- of the new land as possible.

ing at present by any Government ae- tively engaged in promoting disarmairent conferences.

NO MENACE IN EUROPE.

IMPERIAL PRESSMEN. VISIT TO ROCKY MOUNTAINS.. VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 30th.

Mr. Lloyd George said that there was Fifty Imperial Press Conference dele-

no menace in Europe justifying this pro gates from Great Britain and Canada 'sair for Sydney after visits to the graining. He asked whether there was a sconic centres of the Rocky Mountains.

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BERLIN, July 30tb-

å glut of coal is causing a crisis in German industry. Ten million tons are ying in the Ruhr and must be sold at price to save the industry from The only method of disposing of it is

ruin.

nity Funds for educational purposes in refusal of the wharf gangs at Canton and other Chinese ports to unload cargo. China for the present.

Mr. Chamberlain replied that investiga. However, non-Chinese crews, at any rate, thin in regard to the best use to which would enable all Government launches, these funds could be put was bound to ferries and a fair proportion of private Should the Government, determine, in make some considerable time. He trust-vices to be curried on as usual.

fature, to carry only British subjects as ended the present troubles in China would members of the crew. I feel sure it would !

that long before investigation had

have ceased. He believed the committee desired, that some of their members

have a very salutary effect. It would be of great public interest haul it been pois

mennee to ir trade routes in the Pacife/to export it. This explains the refusa hould proceed to China to confer with ible for LieuteCommander Hole to ex- The delegates were entertained at Yaa.justifying the burden! Could the Go. of the German delegates at the later the Chinese on the beat use of the funds.press his opinion on this point in the each time

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The favourite dish during the night, as it has been for years, is bacon and eggs. The House sat till 4 mm. to-day, and till Sam. yesterday, and in the course of those

each night.

These quantities work out at 1,440 egga two late, sittings members consumed tro cases of eggs and over two sides of bacon and over 260 pounds of bacon for the two- A PASSING VOGUE. sittings.

Members do not confine themselves to one A record was established a year or weal two ago by une amber whaslating an all night sitting which lasted till 10a.m. bad seren meals, consisting of licon and eggs. From time to time attempts have licen rade to wean members front the bacon" As matters now stand, owners of and eggs habit, and all sorts of tempting Appetis Bois. Taho, July 20th.

launches appear to be dependent upon cold dishes have been provided. Chairman the the goodwill of the Seamen's Union. 1ing, concoctions malé with eggs, wile choice of regetarian foods and numeroas Senator Borah, The situation is such that the Rh Senate's Foreign Relations Committee,am not sure what the law on the subject specialities provided by the chef had only a owders are resorting to wholesale dis declares that the Chinese situation will is, but imagine that should be Union inen Those found guilty inissals." Negotiations in which the Chan be brought before the Senate next session cause trouble, it would be possible to cellor is participating are proceeding Twelve prople were killed and 20 in-efforts to reduce the charge on the Ex/in Berlin to solve the problem Jared by the derailment of a train from chequer, and the programme fually pro-

couver and Victoria by the provincial crament conceive of any peril in the and civic authorities and the Press before Pacific in the next decade where the their departure.

FRENCH TRAIN DISASTER. KIG TOLL OF KILLED AND

INJURED.

I Tours, July 30th.

Le Mans at midnight.Inst. night,

FRENCH BANK CLERKS. STRIKE FOR MORE WAGES.

Panis, July soch.

A strike of French bank clerks for a erse in wages is spreading.

ited States would not be far more in- volved than we are on the same kidet

TY MAINTAIN STANDARD Mr. Winston Churchill (Chancellor of the Exchequer) declared that the Ad- miralty had made the most extreme

would consider

posed by the Admiralty and accepted by the Government was no more than any reasonable man necessary for the sober but solid defence of our permanent naval position.", The only menace was that the fleet was wear-

ing out.

Mr Churchill said that the Admir

A meeting of the employees of a Paris bank who ceased work on Thursday last,alty was determined that there should voted unanimously in favour of a con- be administrative, economies. "The pro tinuance of the strike. The employees of gramine only did what was necessary to another bank is Paris, also bank em-naintain the British Fleet at the one- ployers in Lyons have decided to strike Power standard.

to-morrow.

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PARIS, July 20th. Reports from Fez state that the entire front is quiet. The epey apparently adopting a defense attitude, digging in everywhere.

defensic -a

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national Miners' Federation in Paris to

port the transport workers in preventing join the British in a strike, or even sup

the export of coul.

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THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

CAPETOWN, July 9th The Prince of Wales sailed, for South America on board the Repulse. He has very much enjoyed his private stay in the peninsula, mountaineering, playing golf and squash rackets and riding with thei Cape Hunt. He climbed Table Mountain yesterday for a last glimpse of the hin- terland, and lunched with the Duke and ernment ministers were present. Duchess of Athlone to-day, when Gov-

OBITUARY.

LORD CHEYLESMORE.

LONDON, July 29th.

SENATOR BORAH'S BELIEF.

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newspapers"

not because I want troable, but be prosecute them.

nation from progressing and maintaining order."

fast was renewed. po

passing vogue. They were merely sampled, and then the demand for the British break

Another popular all-night dish used to be devilled bones and champagne, but with recent years orders for this have fallen off, the changing personnel of the House in.

cause I believe it is the only way to pre- thould be fogged, sentenced to gnol and vent trouble. The attitude of the foreign deported for a term of years at the ex- powers towards. China is keeping that Piration of their sentence. If the pre- though they have not entirely disappeared. sent machinery of the Law does not allow Fifty pounds of strawberries were con- for this, under the state of emergency it sumed yesterday and one member of the Government fortified himself during bia should not be difficult to canet Legis-vigil by repeated helpings. lation along the lines I have indicated.

"This state of affairs cannot continue for long and while local shipping firms behind them, they are not so confident that the Home Government is yet fully feel that the Hongkong, Government is

cognizant of the situation..

NINE POWER TREATY.

WASHINGTON, July 29th.

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The Senate Department is arranging formal exchange on August 5th of the

fatifications of the Nine Power "Trenty relating to China.

JAPANESE TAXES.

CABINET INCIDENT.

Through the supine attitude of the Powers towards China since the Washing ton Conference, foreigners lusso lost much of their former prestige. It will be a sorry day for Hongkong, if the Heme Government does not sanction the logat At a Cabinet meeting for the discussion authorities taking the steps necessary to of the new tax proposals, a considerable prevent the Canton Government from

TOKYO, July 30tb.

The death is announced of Lord Chey difference of opinion was revealed be- further interfering with the trade of this

lesmore.

SIR. SNOWDEN'S ONSLAUGHT. "Mr. P. Snowden (Labour) strongly at- tacked the Admiralty. He did not at tach any inportance to any Admiralty promise to effect considerable reductions.

[Herbert Francis Eaton, third. Baronwen the Kenseikai and Seiyukai far Colony All talk about replacement did not disCheylemore, K.C.M.G., was born on tions which is apparently unbridgeable. guise the fact that this was an increase January 25th, 1848, nad during his long The Premier requested two Seiyukui the strength of the pary. The alter and eventful life, had a distinguished Ministers present, Mr., Ogases, Minister

military career. He passed into the native was a Disarmament Conference.

LABOUR MOTION REJECTED.

Army direct from Eton, joining the of Justice, and Mr. Okazaki, Minister of Grenadier Guards in 1687. He command Commerce, to resign, whereupon they left ed the 2nd Battalion when it was sent to Bermuda in 1320, and was in command the's meeting. Viscount Kato proceeded of the Regiment nine years later. He to the Pajace to report to the Regent,

the rank of Major-

M. MERLIN'S SUCCESSOE.

Mr. Bridgeman (Kirst Lord of the Ad miralty) replying, and that our need for cruisers was far greater than any other country because of our widespread retired with French The Bouaissa post. uided

Empire. The present, cruiser strength of General. At the time of his death, at artillery and aeroplanes continues to 48 was the lowest since 1889. The lesson the age of 77, he was Chairman of the hold out though the garrison is fatigued, of the Falkland Islande showed the London County Council, and ex-Chair- necessity of speed and strength of criman of the National Rifle Association. Telegrams from Ceuta emphasise the ser armament. He quoted figures show. He was the author of a book on the Naval excellent impression created by Marshaling Britain's considerable disadvantage and Military Medais of Great Britain.] in 1929 compared with the United States, Fetain's visit to the Spanish zone to ex-Japan, and Franse if we did not lay change views with General Primo de down cruisers. He insisted upon the Rivera, Measures, are being adopted for aces of an adequate Navy, not as wes Franco-Spanish intensive action."

RUBBER RESTRICTION.

U. 8. REPRESENTATIONS.

LONDOS, July 28th.

pon of offence but as a policy of insur- #nce. Other countries were also pro- bably doing the same.

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REUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE. RELIGION À L'AMERICAINE. ATLANTA, AND EVOLUTION LAW. ATLANTA, July 9th. The Lower House has overwhelmingly

PARIS, July 20th: It is understood that M. Varenne, De puty for Puy de Dôme, who is Vice-Pre

Merlin, Governor-General of Indo-Chins. aident of the Chamber, will succeed M.

CONFIRMATION.

PARIB, July 30th. Deputy Alexandre Varenne has been appointed Governor General of Indo

China-Haver

PRINCE MAHIDOL SONGKHLA

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A LONGER VIEW. Another man advanced the view that if the Canton Government was not riding for a fall he had missed his guess.

Labour members specialised in tea and coffee in the tea rooms. There is no favour ite drink. Despite the hot weather, there has been a steady run ou whiskies and has been decanted. sodas, and a large quantity of higer beer

ROYAL SHANDY.""

It is the exception now, where it used to be the rule, for members to ask for a "Boyal Shandy."This is a mixture of champagne and stout, of which recent com ers to Parliament have never heard. One or two of the veterans, however, still revive memories of the old days, or ther the olt nights.

Mr. J. C. Bradley, the manager of the ample of the Conservative Chief Whip and Catering Department, has followed the ex- introduced a shift system for the staff to Employees are saved the strain of having meet the exigencies of the all-night sittings to be on duty on two successive all-night. sittings.

REVENUE DEFICIT OF

£51,270,000

DECLINE IN PROPERTY-AND INCOME TAX RECEIPTS.

"It must always be remembered,” he said, "that the tying up of the Colony's firms. This is a castaopolitan community and the Chinese themselves have an in- trade reacts on others besides British

mense stake in the Colony's wealth. On

A decrease of £7,044,297 in income and two distinct occasions, the leading Chin-an increase of 25,308,414, in expenditure, ese have been ready to take steps to cut are shown by the British revenue returns. the claws of the Sino Bolshevik tiger of for April-June, the first quarter of the Canton, but have been prevented from financial year, compared with the corres doing so for political reasons-reasons pending period of 1024.

Total, revinue for the quarter is. which may appear fundamentally un sound to the man in the street. As I read 189,187,110 and the total expenditure in the China trade the majority of which is therefore £51,271,768, or £12,412,70 passes through Shanghai and/or Hong higher than for the first quarter of last the signs, the Powers chiefly interested £220,458,878 The deficit on the quarter

kong are completing a proposal which year.

SUPER TAXA

the Peking Government is almost curtain. The largest decline in revenue has taken to see the wisdom of accepting. It is place in property and income tax, which true that the writ of Peking, at the at £44,540,000 is £4,302,000 lower. Cus Mr. Bridgeman quoted figures show-

moment, does not reach far beyond the toms and excis receipts have fallen by ing that out of warships of different

backing of the Powers would consider and corporation profits tax by £1,300,000 kinds laid down by five great maritime

ably strengthen the hands of the Chief Powers since the war, our share was only voted against the Evolution Law similar

City walls; at the same time the moral £1,112,00), estate duties by £1,450,000

Executive and this can be obtained if so desired. If Peking still holds aloof and There is an increase of £1,500,000 frans the House of Commons, replying to eleven, including two Australian cruisers to that which led to the caso when the The question of employment was not the school teacher Scopes was charged with teaching evolution contrary to the law.

-refuses to bring the Canton Government super tax, £350,000 from the Post Office Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Austen first consideration, but the programme of the State..

to book, the task is bound to be under and 2437,000 from motor vehicle duties would mean the disbursement of Chamberlain said that the Government £45,000,000 in wages alone. The only CHICAGO HOTEL BATTLE..

taken by the Powers and The increased expenditure in accounted ARRIVES IN MARSEILLER.

In the meantime local shipping com- for by the larger sinking fund required, had received representations regarding wise course for Britain, as long as ther

CHICAGO, July 29th.

panies must carry on as best they can, and the advance in the cost of the Army, Five armed men entered a well-known

31ASEILLES, July 20th. the restriction of the export of rubber countries were armed, was to pursue a

until the political horizon is cleared, Navy and Air forces, and the Revenun steady policy of replacement as ships from the United States Government became obsolete, and he always ready to botel and held up the office staff. The

Prince and Princess Mahidol Songkhla which, I am confident, will be before departments and Post Office. through the United States Ambasader.consider the general proposition of dis police were 'summoned, and a pitched

resson that the Chinese are essentially Mr. Chamberlain thought he ought not armament consistent with the security of battle ensued, in which a bystander way ave arrived on board the President many weeks are pust, if only for the

the Empire

killed. One of the raidera was wounded Adams., The Prince is the fourth brother traders and are not likely to suffer the

present heavy losses much longer," to state the contents of the representa

and captured. The remainder escaped

of the King of Biom tions. They would receive serious and

with booty valued at $10,000; immediate consideration.

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's motion, was rejected by 207 to 140

249,325,000 to £791,520,000, but this is Floating debt has advanced by £8,781,500 below the total at the same

date. Jast year..