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LATEST GAILES. - (THROUGH RHTER'S AGENCY.] -VICTIMS OF "M.1." IMPRESSIVE MEMORIAL SERVICE RELD AT SEA.

A GERMAN TRIAUTE,

LAND. November 19th

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

LOCARNO PROBLEM. DERATE IN COMMONS.

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LONDON, November 19th. The Learno debate opened in a crowd. el House of Commons, Mr. Austen Chamberlain was warmly choored when he moved approval of the ratification of the Locarno Trenty. He said he regret ted that the Opposition had notified an

"A most impressive memorial service for asiendment, but he pointed out that the

on the spot where the submarine aab-agreement and did

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 1925

ITALY'S DEVELOPMENT. FAR EASTERN CABLE

MUSSOLINI. PAYS FINE TRIBUTE

TO COLLEAGUES.·

Roue, November 18th. Signor Mussolini, in a speech at the re-opening of the Chamber, after review. ing the magnificent work of Government for the development of Italy, paid a tribute to his colleagues, especially to the Minister of the Interior who "at one

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{THROUGH BELTER's scr.] NORTH CHINA SITUATION. RUMOURS OF TROUBLE AT PAOTING,

OUR LONDON LETTER.

PUBLIC OPINION AND THE LOCARNO PEACE PACT.

OFFICIALDOM PLEASED BUT THE PUBLIC UNMOVED.

PIXINO, November 18th. Reports from apparently reliable THE PEICK PACT, sources indicate that although "Feng Yu

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LONDON, October 24th.

THE END OF WEKELETS O

It might be gathered as a result of Although everyone was well aware that

the victims of It was held at the dawnantendiment did not eriticise the Lucarno blow had smashed thirty years' vexations Hsiang has come to terms with the reading.some of the newspapers that the the British Empire Exhibition at Wem- not challenge the parliamentary policy." He said the in. Fengtien leaders, a somewhat hostile public here are enthusiastic over the bley was destined deânitely to close at merged, last time, aboard H.M.S., Majt. Government's policy of accepting theternal situation was dominated by Fas. attitude is still being adopted by the signing of the Peace Pact at Locarno, the end of October, the official announce- stone, which was accompanying the limited obligationa. in. the pact. He en cismo, the remainder was only materia}} Chun. (Oivil Governor of 'Honan), and The enthusiasin is confined to the lead-ment that the affairs of the huge concer when it disappeared. Eight submarines, 1 phasised that the Government regarded for the archaeologist. (laughter.) Sun Yuch (Civil Governor of Shensi)...

two destroyers, and the minesweepërs Flags participated in the ceremony. were half masted and the burial service was read. The "eternal anthem", was Aung, three volleys fired and the last nest sounded. Wreaths, including one from the Australian Navy were dropped

into the sea.

The German divers sent a wireless mes

Lochrno not as an end but as the begin

ning..

of the work of appeasement and reconciliation. (Cheers.) Locarno would assist the Council of the Assembly of the League to bring the disarmuent problera to a successful conclusion.

Kuaminchun troops under "Yuch Wei

He declared that Russia, according to of modern civilisation. There were politrol, It is stated an understanding not as a living demand on them but as healt to realise even now that the big

Mr. Chamberlain said he regetted that it had been possible to confer with the Governments of the Dominions and Indi sage, wishing in spirit to join sincerely before Lantno, but they had been kept

in the service,

one nan

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border.

on the Shanxi-

REPORTS OF FIGHTING..

nature.

a post-dated cheque which may noyer to show is to cease. presented across the counter. Perhaps, if they were really, concerned about the problems that are raised by the Fact and considered that it is a document with pre visions within the range of things prae- PIXING, November 19th, Considerable fighting occurred on Tues.tical, they would never agree to its sig. around the city, owing to the troops of day and Wednesday, of Protingfu and the Second Auominchun, under Teng Pao Shan, attacking the Frugtienites as they were withdrawing Tecg Pao Shan's forces are reported to have suffered fairly severe casualties, but they finally oc Chinese reports tooted the city. cupied Paotingfu and according to Fighting ceased on the arrival of dele. gatos of both sides.

ing articles. The plain matter-of-fact are to be formally placed in the hands "A conflict between some of Yuch Wei statement of the case is that the people of a liquidator appears somehow to come said he addressed his remarks to the

Chan's fores and Li Ching Lin's men is Partisans and opponents of stated to have occurred south of Patake no interest in the Pact one way or rather as a shock, Londoners bave grown He under tingfu. The Government sens represen- the other. They regard its obligations accustomed to Wembley, and it is dif whole world which was divided into two

were everywhere. camos. Fascism longer sufficient for the growing needs stood the parliamentary system statys to investigate and prevent further has been reached between Ten Hai Shan tical parties in some countries ahaan (Military Governor of Shanai) and the enough to try to erect a moral barbeFuniachia whereby, the latter will his information, was not prepared to join the League of Nations on any terms. He emphasised that Britain remained the wire fence round Fascist Italy. Indivi- control several heiena

our régime. Our magnificent nation—all when Italians became s sole judge of what constituted an in-duals abroad spend time in insulting mediate danger of war.

menaced by foreigners. (Frantie cheers

"To-morrow, 4,000,000 young including the Opposition and spectators, would respond to my call. I do not wish to threaten, but simply as head of the fully informed of everything that was done. He emphasised that their liberty Italian Government issue this warning, and freedom of action was safeguarded so that it may be understood, every EARLIER CABLES.

specifically in the Treaty. It was recewhere." LONDON, Narember 18th,

nival that only their own Government In the House of Commons, at question acting with the authority of their own Parliament could take for them the obligar tion that the Imperial Government asked time, Mr. Bridgeman said that since the I was refitted on June 15th, ue defect the House of Commons to approve for Britain, but the Government hoped to in the hall or machinery had been ex discuss the matter fully at the next In perienced." She belonged to a class of perial Conference, which he hoped would submarines universally recognised as be-not he too long delayed. (Cheers) He did not think it possible to treat matters ing exceptionally good as regards unler: so important and covering se wide x field water control. He had not seen they despatch cr cable. Personal contact and explanation was necessary for a truc statements attributed to members of the appreciation of the position. He conclud. crew about the difficulty of the A1 ised by appealing for ratification of a treaty tion for reconciliation and friendship with naking port at previous exercises, but safeguarding peace and laying the foundin ho would enquire. Everything would be submitted to the Court of Enquiry now our enemies of a few years ago. (Loud sitting.

cheers..)

-LABOUR LEADER'S QUERIES. Several questions were asked in the

Mr. Raasay MacDonald severely critic House of Commons suggesting an inter national conference with a view to theived the recent speech of Sir W. Ormsby. abolition of submarines, which was urged Gore, in which he said the evil sugges by the Chairman of Lloyds in a letter tions were based that Germany had been to the newspapers immediately after the brought into a new alliance againas o

cow. He asked, was it. the Government's

disaster to the 1.

Mr. Baldwin said that nothing had occurred since the Washington Confer to alter the Government view expressed there,

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QUIET IN DAMASCUS, INSURGENTS SAID TO BE MIGRATING.

DAMASCUS, November 10th All is quiet in Damascus. It is report: ed that most of the insurgents" afgrated south-west northwards to Home and wards towards southern Lebanon, where the Druses captured Merjiayuu. "

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view that Lecurno had been engine for the purpose of uniting western Mr. Chamberlain replied: No! And civilisation against Russia?

(Ministerial I have constantly repudiated any idea of pursuing such cheers)

Mr. MacDonald said he was very de- lighted to hear it, and congratulated Mr. Chamberlain on his successful efforts to create a peace spirit, but unless the op- portunity were taken swiftly to seize the chance thus opened up, the harvest would never, ripen. He added. as regards the Dominions and India, that he was an- able to conceive of a more calamitons system of conducting Imperial and foreign policy than the method enshrined in the Locarno Pact,

LIBERAL OPINION,"

ITALIAN AIMS.

The establishment on a solid basis of a century that is going to be a century still harsher of Italian power through even stricter self-discipline, wearing a hair shirt is figured among the Italian aims outlined by Signor Mussolini, in a He added that the new generation was speech at the reassembly of the Chamber, living in a historic epoch, during which the foundation of Italy's future power

was being laid..

The Premier received a warm ovation on entering the Chamber

The President of the Chamber, in a speech, referred to the plot and thanked- God for saving the Premier's life.

REVOLT IN SYRIA.

PARIS, November 18th. A Parliamentary Commission of For- eign Affairs and the Army examined Gen. Sarrail, who detailed the operations against the Druses. He said that the bombardment of Damascus with a fow shells" ended the revolt and prevented a more tragie disturbance...

Replying to questions, Gen. Sarrail Agents had not maintained the necessary Agents had not agh vertain local British reserve be had no complaint to make to the British Government. He entertained the best relations for British represen tatives in Palestine. He contended that the Druse revolt was an episode in the Islamic movement.

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH.

LATER."

A commenyet which was issued atter the "examination of Gen. Sarrail, say tributed the loyal and cordial collabora that M. Briand, during the proceedings, tion of the British authorities through Mr. Lloyd George was more congratulaout the events in Syria, declaring ton than critical. Ho tributed Mr. such collaboration would be also afforded A telegram, from Beirut saya there tory

rebel operations yesterday. Chamberlain and M. Briand, and 'especi- in future. ally the Germans' great act of courage. He declared that to the nosegays Mr. Chamberlain had received from different A few bands were noticed east of Damas nations he would like to add the humble cus. The reports in the newspapers that leek. He was of opinion, however, that Aleppo, Palmyra and Deirelzor had join- the failure to consult the Dominions wased the rebels is bascives. a serious etror, which might have grave consequencos.

The Christian Lebanese's attempts to- defend the villages, against the Druses - will quickly evaporate if the Druses ap- pear in any strength, An unconfirmed report states that the alleged followers of Seid al Atrash committed excesses at Kawabe and killed and outraged women and children, apparently in revenge for the Kawkabaises killing 150 Druses in a fight for the fccupation of a village,

The Druse notables state that they are willing to negotiate for peace on a basis of complete autonomy, with the French advisers.

A message from Beirut says the French have begun two big encircling movements, whereby it is hoped to clear the rebels from Lebanon.

A French column is marching from Hayak to Jebel Nabataye with the object of cutting of 3,000 Druses.

The French completely defeated the Seven Druses north-west of Hasbiya.. Reroplanes bombed Merjiayun, making the position of the Druses untenable.

MANCHESTER COTTON...

LONDON, November 19th. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce decided not to issue a report at present on Jr. Wadia's visit in regard to Japan esa competition on the Indian cotton market.

BOMBAY MURDER CASE.

BOMBAY, November 19th. Shafi Ahmed and Shamra Odigha, who were found guilty of the murder of Mr. Bawin, were executed to-day. It is understood that Pende, the third con demned man, has beca confined to a criminal lunatic asylum.

BRISBANE'S SUGAR,

BRISBANE, November 18th.

It is officially estimated that at least 300,000 tons of sugar will be available for export

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BYE-ELECTION.

LONDON, November 18th The Galloway bye-election, owing to

the death of Vice Admiral Siz Henniker

In moving the Labour amendment cabled yesterday, Mr. Ponsonby thought the Treaty could be interpreted as a grouping of the. Western Powers against Rasain with the result of throwing Russia into the arms of Asia.

POSITION OF, DOMINIONS. Mr. Chamberlain, replying, regretted taat circumstances and different Govern-

were no

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FIRE AT SEA

A sailing vess? bas arrived and reports all the passengers to be safe.

LEWES, DELAWARE, November 18th Only the steel hull of the s.5. Le Vape, which caught fire, reuisins, after a fifty mile race down the coast till she anchor ed one and a half miles from the shore at Lewe. The fire was extinguished after an all-night fight.

Gallant reseos work was carried out ments of Luc Empire prechided the pos. largely by means of a rope, whereby the sibility of a conference with them before passengers were lowered into a life the Home advisers entered into negotia boat and other craft which ran under the

He did not blazing stern. tions with foreign countries. blame the Dominions Goveṛaments, which were unable to meet us at a moment's notice, but Britain was faced with a situation which brooked no delay. He emphasised the desire to pursue a policy of full harmony, accord and agreement at every stage with the Dominions, and pointed out that the right was reserved. NEW to the Dominions to adhere or not adhere to the Treaty. He hoped the incident.

New Yonx, November 18th.. would excite a keener desire throughout. the Empire to find machinery whereby

Messra. Morgues, head of the group of our foreign policy would become by every

dred million dollar loan to the Italian act and at every hour the foreign policy American bankers who arranged the hus of the Earpire and not the foreign policy Government, for the purpose of financially. of Britain. (Cheers.)

Mr. Chamberlain warmly denied that

state that approximately half

FREUTER'S AMERICAN "SERVICE] U.S. LOAN TO ITALY. ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR

·LUAN.

"the Government's policy was hostile to standard & the restoration of the gold

The Fengtienites have now withdrawn agreed not to advance beyond Protingfu, to Koupestien, and Teng Pad Shaa has

which was that he would hand over the La Ching Lin is reported to claim that

First Kunminchan Army to no other the Kusminchun broke the agreement,

troops.

The question arises what is to be done with the huge army of'men and women workers of various grades who have been employed more or less. continuously, at

are over twelve thousand of them, and Wembley for nearly two years.. There But this does not lessen the great set of this number the waitresses attached vices performed by Mr. Chamberlain at to the big catering firms are in the most their former Locarno. By all accounts he dominated flavoured position, because in practically

This is the more re-every case they will returá the Conference. markable because, at the previous Can duties. It is estimated, however, that "Several private ference over the Pact, held at Geneva, nearly three thousand persons will be M. Briand and the French threw him thrown out of work. completely into the shade. At Locarno, sehemes for helping these people, are however, he never lost command of the being considered, and of course hard. situation; indeed the delegates seemed ship will be mitigated as much as poss ible. But all the same there will still content to follow his lend. The fact was of course, it is very gratifying to British AMERICAN AMARBADOS duly noted by all who were present, and, be some hardship left. pride and sentiment. MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S RETURN HOME.

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The fact seems almost incredible that the splendid residence in Prince's Gate which is to be the future home of the be ready for occupation for another 19 months American Ambasandor in London, will not

Senate.

The importance of the Locarno settle eircles in this country. This was seen by

Five years ago the house WAS ment is fully appreciated by official the nature of the reception accorded Mr. THE TARIFY CONFERENCE. Chamberlain on bis return to Londen, presented to the American Government All the great ones of the land, and of by the son of the late Mr. Pierpont ROWERS TO RECOGNISE CHINA'S other lands, were at Victoria to greet Morgan, who was the last occupant, ani RIGHT TO AŬTONOMY. him as he stepped out of the train. There the gift was accepted by the Foreign Re- were representatives of the King and the lations Committee of the United States Prince of Wales, the Ambassadors of

The position has always been some- FERING, November, 19th." The Tariff Conference committees, one France, Italy, Belgium and German what paradoxical so that the diplomatic Prime Minister and leading members of representative of the greatest Republic and two dealing respectively with tariff and other distinguished diplomata. autonomy and provisional measures to be taken during the interim period, the Government were also on the platon earth has been literally homeless in sitting jointly adopted the subcom form. It was proof of appreciation for London. The present American Ambas will recognise China's right to tariff crowd which cheered Mr. Chamberlain predecessors, and it is fortunata that he a carious reflection, mittees resolution whereby the Powers a great personal achievement; but the sador has had to rent a house like his autonomy and agree to remove tariff was small-between 1,800 and 1,500 per is a wealthy man and can afford it. The Their consent is to go into effect with ed out, the signing of the Fence Fact in view of the ghastly figures of the restrictions contained in existing treaties, and it goes to show that, I have ponin, getting workmen at the dificulty the National Tariff Law on January 1st,

thoroughly averbauled and redecorated, But that does not make the Pact less and although Mr. and Mrs. Houghton, be abolished simultaneously therewith. 1929, when China declares Lekin shall does not appeal to the popular imagina unemployed. The building is being vital in the postwar history of Europe the Ambassador and his wife, hoped to AND CHINA. BRITAIN

than is the case. It has created a dif- be able to take possession when they LONDON, November 18th.

ferent and better atmosphere among the came to London, they will have to wait Speaking in the House of Commons, nations, or perhaps I ought to say among another year. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, in the course those responsible for national leadership.

Lord Ribblesdale, whose death is re of a statement on China, said that the By the Pact, Germany and France pro-

'ported this week at the age of 71, was one of the last of the old school- instructions to the British delegates mise not to make war upon one another,

go to the support of Germany if she courtly in manner, distinguished-look- attending the Tarifi Conference at Pek- and Britain, Italy and Belgium agree to based on the principle that the purport is attacked by France, or to the supporting, and in appearance and dress more ing were framed in a liberal spirit and

It is a Pact of Reconciliation. of the tariff arrangements contemplated of France France is attacked by Gerlike a nobleman of the period when the backs of the Regency aired them. said, is sealed "our common reconcilia

selves in Pall Mall, than a man of the at the Washington Conference was one of many. éEcctive safeguards must be devised to

tion with Germany."

prosent time of wireless telegraphy. benefit to China as a whole and thatIn these accorda," as Mr. Chamberlain Regent Street was full of coaches, and aeroplanca,, and motors. Sargent's por THE PRINCE OF WALES. ensure the fulfilment thereof,

trait of him in the National Gallery gives the impression of the "good old days" ao faithfully that visitors often LEONGKONG'S

ask whether it represented the late peer or one of his ancestors.

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“DIFFICULTIE TIEWS OF THE SECRETARY

STATE.

THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT'S PATIENCE..

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THE LATE LORD RIBBLESDALE.

He lost his two sons in the war, and the title becoming extinct, there in talk of the Barony being revived in four become Wilson. On the death of his first wife of his eldest daughter, the Hon. Lady

EUGENE SANDOW,

The Prince of Wales got a great po- pular welcome in London on his return from his long tours in South Africa and South America. There is no possible doubt that he has the admiration and regard of his countrymen; and it is very wonderful when one comes to think of it that, whereas other Royal families Col. Amery, the Secretary of State for Europe have come down through the war,

a Prince of Wales with a the wealthy American, Mr. John Jacob illustri Astor, and they lived in great state in the Colonies, in a speech at the annual the House of Windsor bas dinner of the China Association declar-stronger than ever. Probably there has. Lord Ribblesdale married the widow of a huge mansion in Grosvenor Square. ed that the situation in China was the never been subject of the anxious concern of the wider popularity than the British Government He mentioned the young man who has come home again, wonderful history of Hongkong and said When his grandfather was Prince he had. He was one of the best-known figures in he was glad to think that they were great popularity, but be also had the the West End, tall and this and fantt- able to give Hongkong the help for disapproval of a large section of the lessly garbed. The late King Edward it not from the Imperial Exchequer but spoken republican element in those days. the grand seigneur, and nicknamed him which it had appealed. They had found serious public, and there was an out-used to make quiet fun of his air of Of course, he has his critics who bas

Another death bas taken place of a in the patriotic and willing co-operation The present Prince of Wales has succeed. The Ancestor of West Africa, the Malay States and ed in offending no one.

not Dr. Sheppard, the distinguish-ch the Hongkong and Shanghai banks.

Co Amory was firmly convinced that incumbent of St. Martin's Church; apoke man who was notable in a very different Hongkong's difficulties were transient rather sharply the other day about the This is Eugene Sandow, whone" and believed that though the period Prince doing the easy, popular things feats us the strongest man in the world. on your side in former. years. He died of waiting might be maxious the Chiness and getting cheers for doing them. must have been seen by many readers people's common-senss would never allow The Spectator, in an article this week from a burst blood vessel on the brain the present state of affairs to continue also suggests that the Prince leads a for ever; nor would the patience of the pleasure-loving He. This mild criticism quite suddenly, and thus was vanquished British Government witness for over the is the first public criticism of any kind by the ever-patient wrestler who always feeling is that he does his job well, Sandow, who made a fortune out of impoverishment and retrogression of a directed against the Prince. The general throws his man at last.

maker the most useful speeches, and by his physical training institute, which he established in London after retiring from knack of personality and gay common

the stage, was ball Russian and half great British Colony.

sense pleases nearly everybody,

English. Ho sprang into fame about twenty years ago by accepting a chal I am glad to be able to record a more lenge one night at the old Aquarium at A BETTER TRADE OUTLOGE. hopeful spirit about trade recovery. The Westminster, issued by Samson, who was Board of Trade is in receipt of reports then appearing as the strong man of the from industrial, centres which indicate a period. Jumping on the stage Bandow

I happened to general improvement in the trade out simply did what he liked with, the

COLLISION AT SEA...

Toxro, November 18th his morning, the private owned Ryuhe Maru (3,000 tons) collided with the The vessel sank thirty minutes later. The crew were saved, but the lem is estimated at Yan 300,000.

destroyer Tanikaze near": Shimonoseki, look. Leading commercial enterprises re: challenger, he present on that oc

the loan will be used to withdraw the JAPANESE DESTROYER IN DISAS.

TER NEAR SHIMONOSEKI. Russia He declared that only a perfifty million dollar credit which Morgans verted ingenuity could devise the argu- extended to three Italian banks in an ment that the Locarno Paat was estab lang new balance of power, namely issue last June for the stabilisation of

the lira..

The formal Botation of the loan in between Europe and Asia, and pointedl out that Eastern nations were members tentatively axed for November 20th. of the League of Nations like Westerns. Japan, with whom we were happily on terms of intimate friendship and co-opera tion, was a member of the Lengue. He asked whether Mr. Ponsonby meant that Britain must not attempt to put its rela tions with Germany on a better footing

Soviet Government. unless we received the sanction of the

THE SUBMARINE ISSUE. QUESTION TO BE RAISED IN

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WASHINGTON, November 19th.

RUBBER RESTRICTION.

port a decided development in the num ber of inquiries reaching them, and mension: Thereafter Sandow's claim to be several instances substantial orders have the strongest man was never seriously disputed. I saw him several times. in his been booked.

It is understood that the President of music ball days afterwards, and always the Board of Trade, Sir Philip Cunliffe considered that his spectacular stunts-- Lister, during his recent visit to Manlifting cavalry horses with troopers fully LONDON, November 18th.

cheater, where he addressed members of accoutred on their backs, and carrying Answering questions in the House of the Textile Institute, received gratify grand pianos--was not so impressive as the stant touch with the Governments of cotton industry was brighter than it had packs of playing carde with his hands. Ceylon and Malaya on the consideration been for some considerable time. It is Let the average man start with ten cards of every aspect of the rubber restriction confidently believed that the satisfactory and tear them in half, and, hen be hau scheme. He was, of opinion that the outcome of the Locarnd Conference will worked up to half a pack (28 cards) he

packs across-that is, 156 cards. H.B. try. early removal of all restrictions was not speedily make itself felt in the commer will have some faint notion of the mighty, contemplation. desirable, and the step was not under cial and industrial circles of this coun- strength of grip required to tear three

Hughan, resulted:-Captain Streatfield he House negatived the amendmental Representatives Naval Committee Commons, Col. Amery said he was in con- ing assurance that the outlook in the simple operation of tearing asunder thres

(Conservativa) 10.840; Major C Dudgeon, (Liberal) 9,918; Mr. John Mitchell (Labour): 4,201

At the last election the figures were Vice Admiral Hughan, 12,968; Major Dudgeon, 10,851.]

by

319 votes to 130 and adopted Mr. Chamberlain's motion by 175 votes to la The Liberais voted with the Government. With the exception of some two dozen who abstained, the majority of the Labourites voted for Mr. Chamberlain's

motion.

The Republican, member of the House (My Britten) announces his intention to introduce at the forthcoming setaion of Congress a resolution calling on the Navy Department to show why the future, con struction of submarines should not be limited or entirely abolished by interna- tional agreement