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THE WAR IN NORTH CHINA.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH,

HEAVY FIGHTING NEAR YANGTSUN IN WHICH LI CHING LIN'S TROOPS FALL BACK.

INTERNATIONAL " TRAIN "HIT BY SHRAPNIL)

CHÀNG TSO LIN TO TAKE COMMAND IN ATTEMPT TO TURN.

TABLES ON HIS ENEMIES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PIKING, December 13th, -

· Radio messages from the “internation. a!” train, which left here yesterday morning. state that artillery fred on [the train this morning four miles south of Yangtsun. There were no casualties. but shrapnel broke out window.

The train returned to Yangtsun and, according to last reports is still there. Some passengers are still aboard, but others walked across the bridge and took motors and other conveyances to Ticatsin. The firing was apparently done by Li

Ching Lin's (Civil Governor of Chibli artillery, It is doubtful whether it was directed against the train, but a protest has been lodged at Li Ching Lin's head- quarters at Tientsin.

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„Other messages state that beary fight- ""ing is proceeding in the vicinity of Yang

tsun and that Li Ching Lin's, troops are- falling back.

TROOPS NEAR NEWCHANG.

Tokyo; December 13th.

A Kokwol message from Mukden Ätates that some 1,500 of Kuo Sung Ling's troops appeared on the bank of the Linoho, opposite Newchwang, yesterday. The city in io panic and residents are Aceing.

The Linoho is already frozen over and

one can walk across it..

The Japanese Authorities have decided to reinforce the, police with details from the SMR. zone, in order to protect the Japanese.

CHANG IN COMMAND..

Tokyo, December 13th.. Kokusai message from Mukden

will not permit their use on Japanese lives and property will be endangered if fighting takes place. The S. MR. will not permit the transport of Chinese troops and munitions without the Consul General's corticate,

FOREIGN PROTECTION SOUGHT.

TIENTSIN, December 12th. Firing was heard until midnight and there was a panic in the Chinese city; but later the populace became reassured by the presence of French, Japanese and Italian soldiers, who were despatched to Folice. They are guarding the Electric the city at the special request of the City Works, the Water Works, bridges and other important points.

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There are not many Chinese actually in Tientin. All have been Machan or Peitsang; but it is feared the defeated soldiers will stream into the city

and loot.

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The presence of Foreign guards not only protects the Native City, but prevents the possibility of hordes of defeated troops suddenly rushing into the Con- cessions..

THE OMINOUS THIRTEENTH.

TOKYO, December 19th. The War Office announces that General

Ugaki is still satisfied that reinforce- ments are not yet required; but he thinks Japan's future action will probably be decided by developments in the next few days, culminating on the evening of Sur day, the 13th.

[It is evident that General Ugaki's message must have been despatched from Manchuria some days ago. ED.]

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The. Kokurak Agency's correspondent at Mukden quotes Marshäl Chang Tso Lia as declaring that he is determined to attempt to turn the tables on his enemies;

ITALIAN LABOUR TROUBLES.

MUSSOLINI STRONG IN FAVOUR OF COMPULSORY ARBITRATION,

SERS DANGER ÄRBAD,

Roms, December 12th.-

In the Chamber, during the debate or the Government Bill with regard to legal control of Trade Unions, Signor Mussolini proposed an amendment, pro viding compulsory arbitration in all'ing' [dustrial dispute. He declared that he considered the Italian Nation would be in

a permanent state of war for the next 5 or 10 years, which would be decisive for the Italian propis. International struggles would certainly break out in the future and the Italians must be ready for the production concerned Production found its best defence in the law to prevent Labour conficts.

HAYLEY MORRISS CASE, CASE TO BE HEARD AT SUSSEX

ASSIZES. "A

LONDON, December 19th,

Sussex Assizes for a postponement to the Sir Henry Cartis Bennett, representing the weman defendant, applied at the

next Assizes of the trial of Hayley Morriss and his wife which was fixed for Monday.

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Counsel said the woman was seriously

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After much legal argument, Mr"] Justice Avory granted the application.

Sir Edward Marshall Hall, represent ing the Crowb, asked for the appoint ment of an independent medical witness to examino Mrs Morris who is at a nursing home in London.

Mr. St. Joba. Hutchinson unsuccesKF- fally applied for Hayley Morrîsa to re- mam on bail, saying his presence was necessary for the medical examination of the woman..

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The Judge ordered him to remain in Monday whether Hayley Morrise should custody, saying he would consider oc

be tried alone if the woman was unfit to attend court.

COLBERT LIBRARY BURNT - FAMOUS FRENCH-COLLECTION T DESTROYED.

„FOOTBALL AT HOME, RESULTS OF HATCHES PLAYED

ON SATURDAY,

LONDON, December 19th. Following are the results of association football matches, played, to-day --- STOCKNOLIAS LEAGUE? (38T DIVISION.)

Aston Villa, Blackburn R, 2. Arsenal, 1, W. Bromwich A., 0.

Bolton W., 8: Huddersfeld T Burnley, 1; Tottenham H., 9. Leeds U3; Manchester C, 4. Leicester C, 0; Bury, 9. Liverpool, 0; Cardiff C., 9. Manchester U., 1; Sheffield U., 2. Newcastle U., 3: Everton, 3 Notts C., 9; Sunderland, G, W. Ham U., 9; Birmingham, 2.

BECOND DIVISION,

Fulham, 3 Port Vale, 3 Middlesbro, 1; Chelsen, 2. Portsmouth, Hull C, Preston N.E., 4; Clapton: 0., 1 South Shields, 3; Barnsley, Wednesday, 2; Southampton, I.

Stockport C., 1; Bradford C., 1. 1; Nottingham F., I. hampton W., G; Darlington, 0.

THIRO DIVISION (SOUTH), Bristol R, Brighton and H.A.; & Merthyr T, 3; Norwich C., 1.

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)......

Walsall, 2; Ashington, 0. Halifax T., Nelson, I... Hartlepcala U. 3; Coventry C.,

SCOTTISH LEAGUE (DIVISION 1.), Clydebank, 0, Airdrieonians, 1. Dundee, 1; Kirmarnock, 0. Falkirk, 1 Queen's Park, 1. Hamilton A, 3; Dundee U., 1. Hearts, 4; St. Johnstone, 2. Morton 3; Cowdenbeath, 4.

artica T, 2; Aberdeen Raith R., 9; Motherwell, 1.: Rangers, 3. Hibernians, 3. St. Mirran, 07 Coltic, 2

THE ENGLISH CUR.

LONDON, December 19th. The results in the second round of the English Football Association Cap, played

to-day, follow

Accrington, 5; Blyth Spartans, 0. Chilton Colliery, 1; Rochdale, i. Stocton, 4; Oldham, 6. Durham C, o Southport, 3 Hall Crew Alex., 2; Wigat, 2.

Northampton, 3: Newport C., 1. Clapton, ; Ifford, 0. Aberdare, 1; Laton T., 0. Brentford, 1; Bournemouth, 9 Swansea, 3; Watford, 2. Reading, 6; Leyton, 0. New Brighton, 2; Darlington, o

1: Grimsby, 1. Kettering, Doncaster, O; Rotherham C... 2. Boston, 1 Bradford, 0. Worksop, 1; Chesterfield, 2. Swindon, 7; Sittingbourne, 0.

Southend, 1; Gillingham,

PARIS, December 12th. Fire destroyed the valuable collection library, at the famous Chateau St. Jean of antiquitica, also the celebrated Colbert du Maillot, belonging to Count. Colbert de Place.

The damage is catimated at-tea

ays that. it is reported that Markant after which he will yield is present post francs other library was founded by Queen's Pk. R.; 1; Charlton, 1.

Chang Teo Lin will take command of the forces himself in the coming battle.

to a competent person and himself retire to private life.

POLICE FOR MUKDEN.

The

EARLIER CABLES.

Jean Babtiste Colbert (1619-1683), the famous French statesman, whose greatest As the Mukden" troops are erecting

and most lasting achievement was the "At the request of the Civil Administra.establishment of the French mercantile fortifications in the South Manchuriantion of Kwantung, the Tokyo Government fine, librazy which he supplied with

marino. Colbert possessed a remarkably DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE. Railway compounds, the Japanese Consul has detailed 100 police from Seoul to manuscripts from every part of Europe LEAGUE TO ISSUE GENERAL General baa issaed a warning that bel proceed to Mukden.

INVITATION..

CABLES.

LATEST CABLES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

MERIAND MEETS LEADERS OF SOVIET.

PARIS, December 12th, M. Briand entertained M. Chicheriu and M. Rakovsky to luncheon to-day; "Important conversations" took place after the meal.

THE ALLEGED CONVERSATIONS.

PAE18 December 13th. According to Le Journal, the conver sations between Me Briand and M Chicherin, yesterday, included all out standing problems. It will be followed by another one on December 18th, after which MM. Chicherin and Rakovsky will drpart for Moscow, in order to inform the Soviet Government.

THROUGH REUTER'S 'AGENCY.]

FRENCH FINANCES,

CHAMBER DEBATE ON ARMY AND NAVY ESTIMATES.

where France had placed a Consul

JUGO-SLAVIA · AND SOVIET. PROVISIONAL RELATIONS MAY BE

·ESTABLISHED.

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HELGRADE, December 12th It is announced that M. Balongjiteb, Jugo-Slav Minister to Berlin, been instructed to establish provisional rela tions with Russia.

DANZIG'S HIGH COMMISSIONER. LEAGUE APPOINTS SUCCESSOR TO

MR. MACDONNELLI

GEVA, December 11th.

A private sitting of the Council of the League has approved the programme of the preparatory committee for a disarma ment conference,

s of the outstanding items in the agenda of the conference was disposed of auf universal satisfaction. All de-

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CHOLERA IN MADRAS.

NO FURTHER CASES ON GERMAN VESSEL.

MADEAS, December 11th. There have been no further cases of

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

{IHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

JAPAN AND MANCHURIÄ,

WAR LORDI

cholera reported on the as. Trifels, and SHOULD TOKYO SUPPORT MUKDEN. the vessel will be permitted to leave for Rangoon where she will be quarantined..

Five of the crew who were sent to hospital are progressing satisfactorily.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

TOKYO, December 12th.

[A Madras message of December 9th

The Chugai maintains that, the general stated:-The German cargo atramer opinion in the House of Peers is that in Trifels which arrived from Hamburg | 15

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last week has been quarantined owing to crder to ensure proper protection for the a sudden outbreak of choters aboard. rights and interests of Japan in Man- Two of the crew have died and seven have been sent to hospital.]

SECRETS BETRAYED,

GERMAN CHEMIST RECEIVES

HEAVY SENTENCE.

BERLIN, December 11th,

churia, the Tokyo Government should support Marshal Chang Tao Lin, war ford of Mukden.

The Vich Michi credits the Privy Councillors with desiring action, which virtually entails hiding. Chang; but the On the ground that for money he Jiji continues to back the Government's betrayed the secrets of the works to the attitude.

"PROSPERITY AND BRIGHTNESS.""

Inter-Allied Control Commission, Walter Fullerjahn, a former official of a chemical works in the suburb, of NAMING CEREMONY IN TOKYO OF

Wittenhad, has been sentenced by the Supreme Court to fifteen years' penal servitude for high treason. The trial was held in camera.

It was stated that Pullerjahn's in-

formation led to an inspection of the works by the Commission, with subec quent serious political consequeness.

OPIUM IN PERSIA.

LEAGUE COUNCIL APPOINTS COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY.

GENEVA, Docember 11th.

At a short session, devoted to minor matters, the League Council approved the proposal for despatch of a commission all enquiry to Persic on the subject of the cultivation of opium.

I passed a resolution thanking the Bureau of Social Hygiene, New York, for its contribution of $20,000 towards the expenses of the commissios.

THE WORLD'S SUGAR.

HEAVIER PRODUCTION EXPECTED FOR CURRENT SEASON.

Losnox, December 11th The Daily Telegraph reports that the world's production of sugar for the current season is estimated at 24,500,000 tons, being a million tons increase on last year's.

FIRE IN SHIPYARD.

REGENT'S DAUGHTER. ~

Toxyo, December 19th. With great ceremony, this morning, the "Prince Regent's daughter was named Shigeko Terunomiya, typifying "Fros- Perity and Brightness.”

All Japan took a holiday,, féting and; honouring the naming day."

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POLICE AND MOROS CLASH.

FATAL SEQUEL TO MURDER OF FILIPINO TEACHER.

MAVILA, December 19th. Seventeen Words were killed and five members of the Constabulary were in- jured as a result of the outlaws resisting the Constabulary's attempt to arrest the murderers of a Filipino school teacher.

(THRODOH HAVAS AGENCY,}

CHINESE FINANȚIAL · MISSION.

GENERAL “LU LOH OUTLINES PLANS OF DELEGATES..

PARIS, December 13th. General Lu Toh, interviewed by

L'Oeuvre said that the Chinese Financial Mission desired to commence its studies in Paris, where already the visitors had- AMBTERAN, December 11th. inspected the operating of the Customs. A are in the Netherlands shipbuilding Services and the central administration Company yard has caused the destruction of finance. They will visit the Bank of of shipways and very bad damage to a new tanker of ten thousand tons, narly. completed, being built for the Anglo- Persian Oil Company.

LATEST CABLES. (REUTER'S "AMERICAN RERVICE.]

ÚS. NAVAL REPORT.

SECRETARY DWELLS UPON EXCELLENT DISCIPLINE: -

France.

General L added that despite the present difficulties which every nation is experiencing, France remains the best- example of one that has overcome them..

CHINESE STUDENTS IN --ENGLAND...

LOCAL STUDENT PRESIDENT OF THE UNION.

NEW TAX PROPOSALS..

PAR18, December 12th. During the debate, in the Chamber, on

of the constitution of the disaran the estimates for the Navy and Army,

WASHINGTON, December 13th. ment commission, together with the proce

Ta his Annual Report, the Secretary several speakers of different parties-who era unanimously applauded-emphasis

for the Navy, Mr. Curtis Wilbur, calls GENEVA, December 12th. || dure and programaic, have been com attention to the excellent discipline of the The League Council has appointed, "a

feet, in which the net desortions were ed that. France was opending much less Dutchman, Dr. Van Hamel, po present plated, and undoubtedly will be approved under 1,000 in 1925, compared to 3,500 in the other day that Mr. Lee Hysan had on the construction of new warships than head of the judicial department of the at tomorrow's sitting of the Council 1923; while re-enlistments increased to under contemplation a scheme by which,

League, t to succeed Mr. M. B. Macdonnell, certain countries, who are preaching dis O:B.E., who retires from the high-com. The commission will probably meet at 72 peř ččût.

ariament.

Such countries as the United States and France could not consider unilateral dis- Armament

The naval estimates were adopted after speeches by the Premier, M. Briand, and M. Leygues in favour of the retention of submarines,

BARLIER UABLES. -

M. LOUCHEUR EXPLAINS.

PARIS, December 11th. Before the finance commission of the M. Hakovaky will return to Paris, in Chamber, M. Louchour explained his the middle of January, when the main financial plans The estimated total negotiations will begin, French circles yield of the contemplated taxes is sight consider the first essential to be an milliards of france. He said this was honest adjustment of the Russian debt to France. Secondly, Russia's reintegration "in European policy depends whether her reconciliation is sincere, This she can prove by ceasing her intrigues with the Third International.

(TEROUGH DAVAS AGENCY,]"

TURKEY AND FRANCE.

MEETING IN PARIS BETWEEN

PREMIER AND AMBASSADOR,

PARIS, December 12th.

The Premier, M. Briand, received Fethi Bey the Ambassador of Turkey at Paris.

missionership of Danzig in February,

NEW KING OF PERSIA.

REZA KHAN-FEHLEVI IS

APPOINTED.

TEUSHAN, December 13th. The Constituent Assembly hoa ugani- mously appointed Reza Khan Pehlevi to be King of-Persiar-

It has also decided that the sovereignty will remain with the Pehlevi dynasty

CROSS-COUNTRY CONTEST.

the minimum effort necessary to ensure CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY DEFEAT balancing the Budget, and the normal functioning of the sinking fund in the early stages of its existence.

OXFORD

Losmos, December 12th

He considered that no solution of the * In the inter-varsity crosscountry run problem of stabilisation of the franc couldning, over 7 miles at Boehampton to-day be contemplated so long as the question Cambridge (23 points) beat Oxford, of inter-Allied debts remained in us whose points totalled 32 pas de penso. It was first of all necessáry, to settle, the French debt to the United States.

LATEST CABLES.

THE DUTCH CABINET. DE VISSER CONSENTS TO WORK WITH FREE HAND.

According to the newspapers, the meet,

THE HAGUE, December 12th. ing is likely to have a bearing on Mosul, Dr. De Visser, ex-Minister of Educa They add that M. Briand would have tion. and President of the group of urely showed Fathi Bey the advantages, historio Christian Protestants, asked to which Turkey, would get by a more con- he relieved of his task of cabinet-making. ciliatory attitude, M, Briand is alea Later, be consented to continue, when the sure to have renewed the assurances of Queen gave him a free hand as regards moderation which M. Barraut, the French alternatives of a national cabinet or a Ambassador, bae already given Angora extra-parliamentary cabinet.

BARLIER CABLES.

FRENCH FRANC FALLS

LONDON," December

The French franc. has closed at a new low record of 131.45 to the pound.

The fall of the frane is mainly tributed to the further infation disclosed in, yesterday's return of the Banque de -France."

LATEST. CABLES”” POLITICAL FEARS.

PARIS, December 19th

Except

In view of the statement made public

for a serious shortage of (1) with British cooperation and the good Genera in February.

line officers, there is an adequate num- wishes of the late Governor and Colonial ber of commissioned men for the six river Secretary of Hongkong, & Cosmopolitan The States on the Council have all gunboats for Chinese service, laid down agreed to servo on the commission. In-in 1996. --

Club would be formed in the old Jardine Remarkable success has been demon Husa on bis East Point property, with vitations will now be sent to other

strated with the electric drive on battle- Rewers, including Germany, Russia and

the United States.

LATEST CABLES.

A PREPARATORY COMMITTEE, GENEVA, December 13th.

The preparatory committee for the dis armament conference is fixed to meet at Geneva on February 15th. Questions to be submitted to it were approved, includ ing a question by Lord Cecil with regard to the nature of the international super visión to be established if possible in order to ensure countries keeping within the limits of the scale of armaments fixed for them

ships, which led to its successful adop the purpose of bringing Chinese and tion in submarines; and is a step towards foreigners together for social intercourse, obtaining a more reliable, more flexible it is of interest to note that Mr.-I

economical submarine propul

Hysan's son, Mr. B. C. Lee, who is Pre- The fleet manoeuvres in the neighboursident of the Central Union of Chinese hood of the Hawaiian Islands afforded Students in London, showed in the proof of the combined utility of aircraft, speech he delivered at the annual dinner submarines and surface vessels in these of the Union (fully reported in the operations. The carrier Langley served | Hongkong Daily Preas last week), that the non shares to the full the sentiments of the father on this subject. to emphasise the need of these vessels.

ACCIDENT - IN THEATRE.

TWELVE MEMBERS OF CHORUS INJURED.

COLLAPSE OF 2007.

Mr. R. C Lee is a former student of Queen's College, and Mr. Lee Hysan has another son also being educated in England

Severil well-known people were present including Mr. Chio Hsin Chu (Chargé d'Affaires), Mr. E G Welle, Major General Sir Neill and Lady Malcolm, Bir Denison and Lady Rossy Bertrand Russell; and many

pro

The Council agreed to a committer,

WILMINGTON, DELA., Dec. 12th. composed of Meara Colban, Guani and A dozen- members of the chords were o Veverka, who will undertake forthwith injured, some seriously, when the theatre preliminary Investigation with a view to root over the stage collapsed-dering the drafting a convention for the control of performance of a musical comedy. the private manufacture of arms and Owing to the damage, the company, is munitions and implements of war, which cancelling engagements, will fervoʻas a basis for discussion'at the internations) conférence,

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PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL

DE. MACHADO SUCCEEDS.

DR, GOMEZ

Lason, December 11th."

In consequence of-fears of franh Doctor Bernardino Machado has been political troubles, as the result of Melected President in succession to Dr. Loucher's taxation proposals, the French Gomez, who has resigned owing to reasons frane in London fall today, to 132.50. of health

S.S.BELGIUM MARU.”

JAPANESE VESSEL REFLOATED AT

SAMANA BAYZ

The President, Mr. B. C. posing the toast of Our Guests," st

stated. that it had always been the earnest desire of the Chinese Students in England to promote cordial and sincere friendship with the British people, and also to strengthen the friendship between China' and her

neighbours.

He thought there. Was A Club, for, Chinese, British nad American business men in Shanghai, and expressed the opinion that institutions of HERO SANTO DOMINGO, December 19th this kind would do nich to promote the The Japanese steamer Belgian Mars mutual understanding they so much desiri bound from Calcutta to New York, which ed. To a cortain extent the Chinese- stranded at the entrance to Samane. Bay, students in England had achieved this on December 9th, has been refonted ho sald; and referred expecially to the The vessel was tagged off by a salvage privilege they appreciated so much of steamer. There is no apparent damage. I attending the Universities in England.

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