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CABLES.

POLETAST CABLES. (THROUGH EKUTER'S AGENCY.)

SUEIDA EVACUATED.

DRUSE POPULATION SAID TO HAVE

WITHDRAWN.

APTRAL TO ISLAM.)

PARIS. September 11th patch from Esra announces the complete evacuation of Sucida, the capital of the Jeb el Druse, by the Druse population, but officini vircles in Paris hitherto have not confirmed the report.. An Eara despatch describes log caravana of camela, taking women and children southwards and eastwards to the mountainous region of Trans Jordania, but says the Druse forces still occupy the wallel portion of the town which they will utilise as a strong point if

attacked.

The French Garrison, 700 strong is still. surrounded in the citadel. The hesiegers, however, themselves have been attacked By the French relief force which has just

arrived.

The Druse header, Atrash, in a proclame on reals to the Islamic world for assistance. He declates the Druses are

: letermined to continue the struggle in the mountains, till all capable of bearing arues are killed.

CAMPAIGN IN MOROCCO,

COPY DEFENCE PLANS OF

GREAT WAR.

MADRID, September 10th.

I is reported from Melilla that Abd

val kriin has moved southward from

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER

TEST CABLES.

"BELGIAN ROYALTY, 1

VISITING INDIA IN PRIVATE CAPACITY

Roumar, September 11th, The King naid Queen of the Belgians arrived here today. They intent to spind, a fortnight in India, in rato capacity.

LATEST

MEUTER & LAMERICAN

MISSING U.S.N. PLANE. SUBMARINE DISCOVERS CREW

ALIVE ENWERKING

HONOLULU, September 10th A submarine, last night, discovered, the missing U.S. naval seaplane, which was reported loat on September 2nd. The plane was discovered 15 miles from Kauai with all on board alive.

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS. LONDON, September 11th.

ADRIFT FOR TEN DAYS

width British imports for August were

The seaplane had been adrift for 201,740,000,000 and exports £81,037,000,000 days, buffeted by

Waves and winds and Compared to July decreases are shown without power, when it was sighted. The of £7,012,000,000 and £3,768,000,000 re-suhmarios which took off the commander and crew of four wirelessed, saying that pectively,

was towing the seaplane to Peart

FARLIER CABLES.

AUSTRIAN AFFAIRS. CONTROL BY LEAGUE NOW MUCH DIMINISHED

Gray, September 10th.

The league control of Austria has con- siderably diminished. At the end of the year the League's High Commissioner Zimmerman will leave Vienna, in accord ence with the financial committee's report incommending the gradant abolition of League control, though on Mr. Austen Chamberlain's proposal Austria will un- dertake not to oppose the reintroduction of control in the event of failure to fulfil her obligations under the League,

DAVIS CUP TENNIS. AMERICANS MEET T FRENCH IN CHALLENGE ROUND, PHILADELPHIA, September 10th

In the challenge round of the Davis Cup

Barbour.a

Scenes reminiscent of the Armisticer

followed the receipt of the new in New York People went-wad with joy and newspapers issued extra editions

THE FIRST CLUE

HONOLULU, September 10th. Two aviators coats and two life preserving jackets marked United States Navy" have been found at different places along the coast near Hilo. They are supposed to give a clue to the fate crew of the missing Ameriena seaplane which unsuccessfully attempted flight from Frisco to Honolulu,

The navy search continues,

MURDER IN MEXICO.

MAYOR CRUZ IS ASSASINATED

FOR POLITICAL REVENGE

VERA CRUZ, September 11th. Señor Cesare Cruz, Mayor of San Cristobal, in Chiapas Province, has been

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Mr. Chu Chao Hain, Chargé d'Affaires individual style, and has thro at the Chinese Legation in London, aged to avoid that created a mild sensation in the Assembly guide-book, manner,

thoroughly in today by appealing, under Article X of timate with his subject, which is not to the League Covenant, for the revision of dwondered, as Treaties between the Powers and China;. also the reduction of the Powers extra territorial rights which, he declared, were responsible for the present Anandial and

economie positium.

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Mr Murphy, was represented by Mr. T. Prior. and Mrs. Rowe br Mr F. W. Whitehouse whilst Mra. Ogilvie was: no-

ve defendants-achuitted thos rphy, denied, having been previously warned by charge, but Mr. Prior «for Mrs.

ued by

considered

Hurley been in the Colony ever since March, 1873, & period, of nonly half a

w century?

The early history of the British occupa gleet

tion of Hongkong, which to the present generation is a vision dim with the mists the police of yence was of comparatively recent "Me King said that returns had to bac

sent periodically to the Police Depart and he was enabled to obtain-n fresh FX Chu's appeal was his contribution date when Mr. Hurley first came here,

to the debate, arising from a resolation und clear, conception of it, which he has ment, but in spite of warnings, of the delegate for Sweden requesting fashion, adding to it the events which at neglected to do so. He

set down in lucid and very interesting the police, various boarding-house

the Council to examine the system of com- happened in the succeeding years within

Mrs. Ogilvie's case to be very serious his own personal experience. pulsory internationad arbitration. Mr Seventy-four pages are devoted to this because she had not saut in any returne Chu declared that the existing Treaties nolo chronology, in the course of which for the year. She was warned on four between the Powers and Chine no longer the following administrations. Sir John occasions, and the house was a

the reader is taken auccessively through harmonised with present conditions. Bo Davis, Sir George Bonham, Sir John, but there was no register kapt. She had said the removal of the mehnalities, under Bowring. Sir Hercules Robinson, Sir, book, but this bad not been filled in

G. MacDonnell, Sir A. E. Kennedy, Sir 199 which China laboured, would conduce to J. P. Hennesy, Sir Gr F. Bowen, Sir it should have been, peace in the Far East. He added that William Des Vœux, Sir William Robinson

Sir H. A. Blaka, Sir Matthew Nathan, fe Chinese had absolute faith in the League Covenant

THE SHANGHAI AFFATE...

With regard to Empress Lodge, Mr. King said that no returns had been received

Sir F. J. D. Lugard, and Sir E. H. May since July. When the police visited the

The arrival in the Colony of our presents Governor is recorded, but, as an inserted house, it was found that a register was slip by the author points out,& com kept, but no returns had been made plete report on this stormy, period cover Referring to Nathan House, he said that JAPANESE JUDGE APPOINTED ON ing the last six years, under the able, no returns had been made but a register

conscientious efforts of His Excellency was kept COMMISSION.

the Governor, Sir Reginald Edward

It had been pointed out that returns Stubbe, KC.M.G., who arrived in the should be sent to the police every Mon- PEKING, September 11th.

Colony on the 10th September, 1810 day Concluding Mr King asked that Judge Kisaburo Sugn, Chief Justice of will be impossible until after the political more than hominal fines should be im-

Ajdin having entrusted the defence of Competition, W. T. Tilden (Anierica) beat/ nasassinated. It is believed he was killed the Court of Appeal at Hiroshima, has disturbances in the neighbouring proposed EN the Athucenias Bay front to his uncle, Jean Borotra (France) by three sets to Agarians, who are reported to he been designated Japanese meniher of the vince (Canton) have subsided and thei

two, the scores being 4-6, 607 26 97, 84seeking reprisals against persons, who Judicial Commission to enquire into the commercial life of the Colony returns to till Thursday, Mrs. Ogilvie van fined $15

Alul el, Salam:

Spanish reports speak of the Riffs' Tilden was forced to the limit in one of elaborate defence worka, obviously con- the most sensational battles in the his structed under expert direction and in-tory of the Cup. He only succceded ju cluding: dugouts similar to those used in beating this opponent by superior general- ship. Both players were utterly tired out the Gival War in Europe.

Fat the end, Borotra being worn out hy racing nerdss the court. Tilden took off his shoes to avoid slipping on the grass. Borotra rose to great heights, even when on the verge of collapse, but Tilden's reserve strongth and steadiness at cruciai.

EARLIER CABLES. GRAND OFFENSIVE LATER.

PARIS, September 10th. message from a the Morocena front tates that the artillery preparation con- tiones, but the present operations are in. fended to influence the tribes now heyondments gave him the victory, although

induced President Calles to approve the recent order for the diurmament of the Agrarians

EARLIER CABLES FRENCH DEBT TO USA.

SENATOR SMOOT DROPS HINT TO

PARIS

SALT LAKE CITY, September 10th. Senator Smoot, the Chairman of the American Debt Funding Commission, in

Shanghai incidents of May 30th.

BELGIUM AND CHINA.

normal"

Besides the historical section, the work covers & profusion of fubjects, involving practically every activity of the Colony- public buildings, docks, schools, churches, GOLD FRANC ISSUE ALLEGED TO que, temples, synagogues,, MÍNKONA, banks, and other commercial concerns, BE SETTLED,

and there are instructive chapters on such subjects as Cantonese and Hakka vocabu PERINO, September 11th.lary, sightseeing programme, yachting, Although no oficial announcement is outfit necessary for walking and shooting. six walks on the Island, and Commercial yet available, it is understood that the Aspects and Statistica. Belgian gohl franc negotiations have ended in settlement. The terms are said to be somewhat similar to that of the

French jurisdiction by the occupation of was one of the closest calls he had an address, declared that France-cannot French gold france issue with China

strategic positions, which will assure these tribes protection, and at the same. time serve as bases for mobile forces.

The grand offensive will come later; as it will be necessary to take the rainy season into punsideration. Slight rain Has already fallen

LATEST CABLES.

STRIKE OF SEAMEN.

UNION CASTLE LINE. GIVES WARNING TO DEPENDENTS.

LONDON, September 10th. Hundreds of wives and dependents of seamen, who are striking, in South Africa, have been notified by the Union Castle, "Line that no allotments will be payable.

until further notice.

A message from Sydney states thut 353 additional warrants have been issued for the arrest of strikers. “

EARLIER CABLES.

PRISON FOR STRIKERS,

MELDOLANE, September 10th. One hundred strikers from various vessels, have been sentenced to a fort. night or three weeks imprisonment for disobedience of lawful.commands.

·NEW ZEALAND FOLLOWS SUIT.

WELLINGTON, September 10th. Twenty-eight seamen of the liner Port Dunedin have been sentenced to a month's imprisonment and a number of strikers on the steamers Benecia have been ordered to forfeit five shillings for wavery day's absence from duties

OWNERS MAKE OFFER:

MELBOURNE, September 10th British shipowners have sabled that they are prepared to continue to pay allotment money to strikers and their familien if the men return to full duty under their present articles

* There have been further, convictions,

ever had.

ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTORY. Jolustone (America) beat Lavoste (France) 6-1, 6-1, 6-8, 0-3.

La Coste was constantly out-driven in the baselize duet, but he battled gamely, Johnston hit most powerfully and with great precision.

La Coste made a great effort in the third, set, and was level at the end of the sixth game in the fourth set, while he forced the inst three games to "deuce."

THE

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OF MEMBERS.

hope for a more favourable settlement of her debt to America than was awarded.

The case of Airs. Murphy was adjourned.

and Mrs. Rowe $10

SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

Antal shooting accident occurrou in the New Territories, on We while a party of gentlemen were out in Pingsbad district shooting snip

It appears that Chinese coolice were employed in picking up the empty cart ridge cases, when one of them got in front of one of the guns, which it is alleged, went off accidentally. The coolic received the full charge of shot and though medicat id was at once sought, the unfortunate man died

The sybarite may possibly not, how ever, agree with all the recommendations made by Mr. Hurley in his chapter on Hygiene, in which, inter alia, he lays italice emphasis on his injunction against anperfluous drinking, adding that Up to 8 o'clock last night, no report, glass of water will prove the safest had been made to the Central Palics Station, though the details as outlined lubricant to Britain She cannot presume that the

"As a head rent, Mr. Hurley also in-above were admitted to represent what United States will accept any plan MANNA TO BE RETIRED FROM TH❘ forms us, the Chinese (hum-four which were believed to be facts of the regrete formulated at the recent conference he tween Mr Winston Churchill and M. Caillaux

MR. EUGENE CHEN. KINDLY TREATED BY FENGTIEN

MR. MORRIES BAD LUCK

TURF

Lasnos, September 10th After the finish of the race for the St. Leger, on Wednesday, Manna, the property of Mr. Henry Morriss of Shang bal, walked off the course Inme in the off fore leg

Later, it was found that the horse was Peking dated Sept, oth states that for the suffering from a wrenched fetlock joint. Steve Donghue, the jockey, is of opinion purpose of discussing measures concerning

LEADERS.

An Asiatic News Service message froin.

BERLIS, September 10th the rescue of Mr. Eugene Chen from his that the trouble Eappened as the horse

imprisonment, the majority of the verreached the starting post, nacular

Dewspapers and news agencies held a special conference at the Central Park that afternoon.. A résolution was unanimously passed to petition both the

Owing to his injuries, Manna will be fortwith retired to the stud.

CASE OF DE HOWARD.

takes up only one-thirtieth the spare of table occurrence. the ordinary feather or flock pillow,,will afford a much freer air circulation for breathing purposes, and is more comfort. able and highly recommended na eva- ducive to sleep

CHILDREN'S RENDEZVOUS.

KOWLOON PLAYGROUND

EXTENDED.

TO

Several maps are included, and this excellent work is illustrated with a large number of interesting photographs. The Kowloon Residente Association. The only piece of information and an have succeeded in their representations; important one-which the author appears to the Government for the extension, of to have omitted is the price, but the the children's playground at Chatham writer of this review, on telephoning to Boud It will be extended for a dis- the printers, was informed that it was tance of 200 feet. The necessary, work of 82.50, a very modest outlay for a produc enlargement which will include the re apparatus, has been formally sanctioned tion of so much all-round instructive erection of swings and other playing

by the Government.

THE CHINESE NAVY The official text books give a little list of ships of the Chinese Navy, but, with the exception of a couple of very small,

de police have unearthed a complete list of members of the "Fiery Cross organisation, and have instructed the authorities all over the country to arrest all of them. The arrested persons include the well-known Nationalists, ex-Lieut. Government and Marshal Chang Tao Lin Hildebrandt, Doctor Huebner, and, ex for the immediato release of the former Captain Klipproth The last name was Editor of the lipou as the rumoured TERMS FOR RELEASE FIXED WITH obsolete cruisers and about four gunboats, apprehended on the point of crossing the death of the Mukden overlord was printed frontier into Holland in a motor-car by the pan with reserve and it was

It appears the Order was founded two years ago, and played a great part in the revolt of the socalled Black Reichs wear started in 1923 at the fortresses of Cucstrin and Spandau

NO PLAGUE EPIDEMIC

A SEMI-OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM MARSEILLES.

PARIS, September 10th

It is semi-officially denied that there is an epidemic of plague in Marseilles It is pointed out that a few isolated cases have occurred this summer, but the pre sent situation is quite satisfactory.

GOLD STANDARD.

involving disobedient seamen, including FINNISH ADVISERS RECOMMEND negroes, at Sydney

LATEST GABLES,

PARIS STRIKE ENDS.

PARIS, September 11th strike, which started on August 201 has practic ended. The Derk will remmel work to-morrow,

ITS RESTORATION

HELSINGroes, September 10th The Finnish Government financial ad visers have recommended the restoration of the gold standard, and preparation of a new monetary law in accordance with the recently drawn up proposals The proposed par value of the Finnish mark

will be 38.70 for the gold dollar.

corrected by the paper afterwards with an expression of regret for the previous erroneous report,

BANDITS.

The playground was first opened in August, 1913, and was then a very small plot Extra seats were provided in April 1916, awings were later added there was small extension in May, 1018, and the permaner shilter was completed early, jp1819. Entirely now there is no visible appearance of the wings were provided in 1989, and the erection of the existing matshed, whe tence of these craft. One of carried out in 19 actual existence the cruisers was captured by pirates as Ever since the Kowloon Residents As PEKING, September 10th.

she lay at anchor some months ago; what sociation has been in existence, it hea Telegrams which have reached this has happened to her since we have not had a special Playground Sub

due to the With reference to the condition of 3. American Legation from Hartan state that heard. Throughout the civil war the mittee to whose care the playground har Eugene Chen at Tientsin, be is said to the terms of Dr. Howard's release Navy of the South, as it is grandiosely largely been entrusted

called, has sold itself with cheerful im- Association's efforts tha

dition is being made. be well treated by the Fongtien leaders have now been arranged with the bandits partiality, first to one side and then to Mr. Chen is accommodated in a sparas room at the judicial department of the leader, who is expected to arrive at Hunthe other, thereby maintaining itself in Fengtien army and his meals are sup chaan to-day to complete the final adequate funds to enable it to carry on ita principle pursuit of fan-tam. Through plied by a semi-foreign rauraht, be cause he has been accustomed to foreign negotiations. Bome delay, however, is out, the recent serious disturbancer: the diet. Through the mediation of General regarded as inevitable in view of the Celestial Navy has kept very much cut HEAD of sight, for whilst it is not averse to Chang Hauch Liang, who is now at dificulties attending communication be

one-sided brush with its on Mukden, Mr. Chen will be released shortly. There is absolutely no danger to tween the bandit leader and the camp it has 2 rooted distaste for even

prospect of a brawl with foreign Mr. Chen now as the young General

devil men. high respect for always entertains journalists, it is stated.

That the sugar beet industry establish in Southern Alberta would revolu tionize conditions in the irrigated areas The Brat of the two 55 ft Coastal on the Prairies, was the assert

indent of

Canada Irrigation

Indeed, the swift degeners Chinese Navy since

characteristic of

ability of the

selves to mod Motor (Torpedo) Fonts being supplied. E. Palmer, assistant superin

of the Telu by John 1, Thornycroft and Co., Ltd. the Experimental Farm, Bummerland, force of mo to the Swedish Government, I recently B.C, in his address before the recent com able completed her trials, when the satisfac The boat which is of similar charic Association at Kelo tory speed of 38,6 knots was hitsiffed etion of the Wes ter to those already supplied by this that the results of the firm to the British Admiralty France, stivas were no good that Japan, Siam, Spain, etc., carrio

anbeets were assured for armament of two 450 mm, lorpedoes, he forcenated the time two pairs of machine guns with depth be 17 sugar factories in the charges and smoke "flaate,

take care of the beet crop,

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THE WEATHER

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