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NEWS.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE,]

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EMPIRE: STOCKTAKING.

Huusy, February 20th.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 1ST,

MAHARAJA'S CORONATION. SCENES OF POMP AND SPLENDOUR

IN INDIA.

THE LEAGUE' 'CRISIS.

RIVAL DEMANDS OF POLAND AND GERMANY

WORLD REVOLUTION.

ZINOVIEFF STILL HOPEFUL OF THE BALKANS.

WARSAW February 26th.

Rio, February 28th. On the occasion of the first reading of The Bolsheviks are apparently by no the Bill ratifying the Locarno Pact, the way discouraged at the failure of their Premier, Count Skrzynski, in a speech atterapts to provoke revolutions in Ger

many, Bulgaria and Eathonia, according declared that for Poland the practical to Zinoviel, who addressing the Sixth interpretation of the spirit of Article 4 Congress of the Communist International of the Pact must mean her admission, at Moscow, said that although the situa- simultaneously with Germany, to a per-stabilised, ho still hopeful regarded them tion in the Balkans was apparently

Dust, February 26th. There was a most brilliant and most impressive Stato procession through the streets of Jammu on the coronation ofmanent seat on the Council. Hari Singh as the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir..

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THNAT TO WITHDRAW.

as a source of pregnant sudden happen- inge which might be fatal to capitalism.

Europe held the first place in the Inter- „national's plans for a world revolution, the East was second and America third.

BOMBAY SCANDAL, "

TION SCHEME."

The newspapers anticipate that the October meeting of the Imperial Con ference will afford an opportunity for a

BERLIN, February 28th. more than usually comprehensive Empire

Thousands of spectators were enchant- stocktaking. It is stated that one of theed by the magnificent display of colour

Count Skrzynski's announcements many subjects that will come under rein which gold pre-dominated. His. High and political circles are of opinion that sharply criticised in the newspapers here view will be that of providing means

ness Hari Singh was clothed in robes matter must now be settled at CORPORATION AND THE RECLAMA- 'whereby closer consultation between the

of gold, his yellow turban flashing the

Geneva in March and, cannot be allowed Imperial and Dominion Governmenta on

priceless diamonds and historic State foreign affairs may be secured.

jewels. The robe was magnificent. His to rest until the September session of elephant was covered with gold trappings the League. It is asserted in all quar- of most costly desigd and exquisite finish. The excited crowds constantly ters that Dr. Luther and Dr. Strese cheered His Highness as he passed midst mann will undoubtedly withdraw" Germediate appointment of an independent. a glittering cavalendo cavalry artillery and infantry, other many's application for admission to the Ruling Princes and high oficiala After Leagus if the Polish claims are admitted the Priest had placed the sacred mark in March of coronation upon his forebead, His Highness Hari Singh seated himself on

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of elephants,

material supported by" golden posts. Notables then made their obeisances, offering gold coins on silk handkerchiefs. The Maharaja made grants of land, conferred honours and issued a Pro- clamation announcing boons and conces- Insions to his subjects,

QUESTION TO ME. BALDWIN

LONDON, February 16th, The following question will be put to

Reos, February 26th. Colonel the Master of Semphill has arrived in Athens to undertake the task, it is stated, of reorganising the Greek golden throne placed over the stone Air Force. He is well-known not only which has been in the same position since the Kashmir Dynasty was founded. The as a pilot, but also as an aircraft ex- throne was mounted on a large marble the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, pert. Recently; in extremely bad wea-platform and placed on a rich gold and in the House of Commons on Monday

"In view of the growing fear in the ther, he flew a light aeroplane from Lon-crimson carpet, with a canopy of the same don to Dublin and back. He was the

country that an attempt may be made at head of the mission which went to Japan

Geneva to effect extensive and perman- ent changes in the League of Nations" to reorganise, and train the Naval Air

Council," what instructions are being Service of that country, and for his work he received high Japanese honours.

given to the British delegate to the Geneva Assembly? the reconstitution of the Greek Air Force, British engines are to be in troduced, notably the Napier Lion of 450 horse-power, which is now used exten- sively in the British Air Force, and with which was equipped the machine flown "by Major Franco, the Spanish pilot, on his flight across the Atlantic to South America.

BRITISH FILMS.

The costumes of the Ruling Princes present were indescribably magnificent. The Maharaja of Patiala, for example, wore jewels worth about £200,000.

“MAHARAJA OF INDORE. RESIGNS IN FAVOUR OF HIS SON

BoxMY, February 27th. The Maharaja of Indore has abdicated) in favour of his son.

Sir Austen Chamberlin is discussing on Monday with the League parliamen tary committed the proposed increase in the permanent seats of the Council.

LITHUANIA'S REQUEST;

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GENEVA, February 27th. Lithuania has requested the League's intervention in the alleged Polish viola- The Government of India has accepted tion of the frontier, notwithstanding the his abdication,

Folish delegate's denial of the Luthuan The Maharaja of Indere made repre-in allegations and the official Warsaw CENTRAL NATIONAL STUDIO AT sentations to the Viceroy of India sug- telegram describing the incident closed,

BRIGHTON.

gesting that ho spend two years in Eng- [A message from Warsaw on the 23rd fand, during which the administration of inst.," stated:-"A Lithuanian desire to the State will be handed over to a annoy Poland on the eve of the League- Council of Regency approved by the meeting at Geneva is advanced as the Indian Government. The Maharapa, it explanation of a frontier incident in is alleged. is prepared to compensate for which Lithuanian guards are alleged to the loss and damage caused to British have forcibly occupied à Polish forest. subjects by natives of Indore and to hand Shots were exchanged but without casual- over the Military and Police Department ties. The Police have captured eight, with a view to their reformation and ad- Lithuanians.] ministration by European officers ap- proved by the Indian Government.].

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Recay, February 28th.

It is generally accepted that the Board of Trade is favourable to the project for Central National Film studie at Brighton. There is no difficulty, it is understood, about the capital required, which is £300,000. It is proposed that part of this should be guaranteed under the Trade Facilities Act.

Daar, February 27th.

Mr. Beddington Behrens, who is the moving spirit in the scheme, expects that the studio will be ready this summer. The The official statement on the abdication Corporation of Erighton is co-operating of the Maharaja of Indore says the in a liberal spirit. It is hoped to build up a Maharaja objected to the appointment British technique and film tradition of a commission of enquiry into his equal to anything in the world.

alleged connection with the attempted abduction of the dancer Mumtaz Begum and the murder of the merchant Bawla, and decided to abdicate.

BRITISH NATIONAL DEBT.

RUGBY, February 26th. The Committee on National Debt and Taxation under the chairmanship" of Lord Colwyn, which was appointed two years ago completed the taking of evidence.ic December and is now engaged in drawing up a comprehensive report.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

NAVAL" ESTIMATES.

REDUCTIONS DUE TO ADMIRALTY

ECONOMIES.....

LONDON, February 27th. The Naval estimates for 1928 amount to £38,100,000, a reduction of £2,400,000 in comparison with the current. year, although provision for new construction is increased from £7,235,000 to £8,083,000. Provision is made to carry on the new construction programme submitted to Parliament in July, 1925. It was original- ly intended that the floating dock for Singapore including in this programme should be provided by reconstruction from the German dock but experience has shown that this is impracticable.

Therefore, the new dock ordering but changes and not increases the cost of the new construction for 18926. Though the new dock. will be costlier than re construction from the German dock at prosent, it is indicated that the total cost of the new construction programme will be less than previously estimated.

The Governor-General has accepted the abdication, and no, further enquiry will now be made into the Maharaja's alleged connection with the murder.

FRENCH CUSTOMS INCREASED.

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TO COUNTERACT EFFECT OF DE- PRECIATED CURRENCY.

PARIS, February 26th. The Chamber's Customs Committee has approved of the Government proposal temporarily increasing the Customs duties on the minimum tariff by 30 per cent. with the object of counteracting the effect of depreciated currency and pro- tecting French producers.

FRENCH FINANCES. PROVISIONAL CREDITS PASSED.

PARIS, February 27th.

THE SEED OF LOCARNO.

PARIS, February 26th." Cheers from almost every bench in the Chamber greeted a peroration and im passioned speech by M. Briand, the Premier, in appealing for the ratification of the Locarno. Treaty. He expressed confidence that the peace effort would be Buccessful in all countries. The little Locagio seed was already beginning to germinate. If it was to be crushed he hoped that it would not be by the French foot Mothers could now look on their children with the hope that they would not be victims of war. Locarno would have effect much if it achieved caly that. France and Germany had both proved their heroism and both had established magnificent centres of production. Was that all to be given over to fire and sword every 25 years!

BOMBAT, February 28th. The Municipal Corporation. has no- animously resolved to demand the im body to enquire into the financial and technical napects of the reclamation scheme, and the liability of those rea- ponsible for the position of affairs dis closed.

The resolution urges that no final de- cisions be taken, even as regards the pro- posed modified scheme, without exami- nation by auch body, and also recom. mend that the Advisory Committee be transformed into an Executive Committee and empowered to control the activities of the Development Department at every stage.

DEARER PETROL.

RUSSIA TO BECOME A COMPETITOR,

LosDox,

February Seth

An increase of a penny 'per gallon in petrol, costing users about £1,800,000 is attributed to the advance in the world market price in America.

Meantime the probability that Russia will become a competitor in the supply of petrol is expected. An ocean storage depet at Avonmouth, for Russian oil from the ports in the Black Sea will be ready in August.

This venture is criticised by a London oil company official, who says The Soviet Oil Trust is undercutting other oil companies because it does not need to pay taxes, royalties and rents."

The leading petrol distributors say that the price has advanced because the crude and refined products in the producing countries and tank steamer freights have increased:

RUGBY.

IRELAND DEFEATS SCOTLAND AFTER EXCITING GAME.

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EDINBURGH, February 27th-

In a rugby match at Edinburgh, after a very exciting game, Ireland beat Scotland by three points to mil.

There were many thrills in the opening minutes and enthusiasm was at fever pitch when the Scots attacked, the whole line handling. Smith brought down Crawford, the tackle being magnificent.

Drysdale missed a penalty Ister, but stoned by repulsing the Irishmen "with fire kicking. The Irishmen were pressed back by short touch-kicks, but that their forwards played a great game could not be denied.

Hewitt had an easy chance, but held on too long, and the game veered round in the Irishmen's favour, tough there was no more up to the interval. There was a terrific struggle, the packs proceed-

His thunderous "No" elicited cheers from the entire House, which then ad-ing to mid-field. journed.

SPAIN AND THE

COUNCIL.

MADRID, February 27th: General De Rivera, conversing with the Foreign Minister, expressed optimism fol- lowing a report from the Spanish ambas sador at Paris regarding Spain's chance

On resuming Ireland launched a great attack, and the Secttish line bad at least two lucky escapes. The Irish full- back, Crawford, was injured and the game interrupted. When it was resumed Ireland's defence had to "touch down.. Both backs played a magnificent game.

The Scottish half, Waddell, was knock of securing a permanent seat on theed almost tenseless in a collision with League of Nations' Council "owing to the Browne on the Scottish line." A " drop- favourable attitude of the majority of the out" relieved the Irish pressure, but a Spain was determined to persevere in her try. Stephenson failed to convert. When efforts to that end.

the whistle blew the score was: Ireland, try (3 points); Scotland, nil

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FOOTBALL AT HOME..

RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED ON SATURDAY.

LONDON, February 17th. Following are the results of the matches played on Saturday

FIRST DIVISION Birmingham, 2; Aston Villa, I" Blackburn R, 3; Bolton W., O Bury, 3 Notta County, 1. Cardiff City, 05 Arsenal, 05 Everton, 1; Burnley, 12 "Huddersfield T., 3; Leeds United, 1 Manchester C, 1; Liverpool, I Shoffeld D., 1; West Ham U,, 1. Sunderland, ; Newcastle U., 2 Tottenham H, 0; Manchester U., 1.:

·W. Bromich Á., 3; Leicester C, 1

SECOND DIVISION. Barnsley, 1; Stockpart G. 1. Blackpool, 2; Portsmouth, 2. Bradford C., 2; Stoke C, L- Chelsea, South Shields, & Clapton O; 1; Fulham, 1. Darlington, 0 Middleabro', 2 Derby C., 4; The Wednesday): 1. Hall City, 1; Preston N.E, 1. Nottingham F. 0: Swansen T. . Part Vale, 3; Oldham A., 0. Southampton, 4; Wolverhampton W., 2

THIRD LEAGUE (SOUTHERN), Aberdare, 2 Newport C, 0 Brentford, Bristol R., 1. Brighton and H.A., 3; Luton T... 0. Bristol City, 1; Exeter 0, 0. Crystal Palace, 1 Swinton T., 0. Millwall, ; Gillingham, 0. Northampton, 4; Merthyr Town, 1. Norwich City, 3; Charlton A., O. Plymouth Argyle, 1: Reading, 3. Southend U., 1; Bournmouth & B A., Watford, Queen's Park R., 1.

TEINS LEAGUE (NORTHERN). Ashington, O Rochdale, 1. Barrow, 1: Hartlepools U., 4 Coventry C., 2: Accrington S, 1. Crewe A., 9; Chesterfield, 0. Doncaster R, 0; Rotherbam U., 0. Lincoln C., 1; Bradford, 1. Nelson, 4; Durham City, 0. New Brighton, 3: Walsall, 2. Southport, 0: Grimsby T., 1. Wigan B., 2; Tranmere R., Wrexham, Halifax T., a

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Aberdeen, 3; Airdrieonians, 1. Cowdenbeath, 4; Hamilton A., 0. Dundeo, 1 Rangers, 5. Morton, 3: Falkirk, 1. Motherwelly : Kilmarnock, 2. Partick T., ; Dundee U, ó.. Queen's Park, 9; St. Johnstone, 0. Raith Rover, 2; Clydebank, 0. St. Mirren, 2; Hibernians, 1.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.

SCOTLAND DEFEAT IRELAND.

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GLASGOW, February 27th. At Ibrox Park, Glasgow, inne weather, after morning rain, and on

spectators heavy ground, £5,000 Scotland deleat Ireland by four goals to nil

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After thirteen minutes play Gallacher, the Scottish centre-forward scored follow ing a crossp135 from Cunningham. Gallacher almost scored a few minutes later, but slipped when shooting. The Irish backs were very safe

Six minutes from the interval Cunning ham received from McDougall, and acored with leftfoot drive from the penalty line.

*Half-time:-Scotland, S; Ireland, 0.

The Scottish goal had a narrow escape immediately after the resumption, and then the Scottish forwards, whose superiority chiefly lay in better.com- bination, made some lively attacks. Alter fifteen minutes" Gallacher' netted, and six minutes later he was again successful in netting.

It was a pleasant game, but never great, for which the weather conditions were chiefly responsible.

Final: Scotland, 4, Ireland, 0.

'DAY OF MOURNING.

GERMANY HONOURS WAR DEAD.

BZELIN, Kebruary 28th. Sunday was commemorated all over

issued a manifesto declaring that the dead. The Hindenburg Government has

German people cannot be destroyed pro- vided they remain united and loyal

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UHINA AND THE LEAGUE

* COUNCIL

STATEMENT BY MR. CHAO HSIN CHU.

LONDON, February 95th. A statement of China's attitude towards the enlargement of the League Council. wan-made by Mr. Chao Hain Chu in a farewell speech at the Press Club prior to his departure" to assume the post of Minister to Rome. He said he had re- ceived instructions to go to Geneva to claim a permanent scat, but if there was merely the admittance of Germany to be

·considered Chins did not wish to spoil the harmony of the gathering and was willing to withdraw her claim, provided her posi tion and privileges, were equitably re- cognised at the next election of non permanent members of the Council.

JAPAN AND OHINA.

DESIRE FOR UNDERSTANDING "WITH CHINA.

thing

Tokyo, February 27th.. The Lower House this afternoon, after a lengthy discussion. unanimously pass ed the Government.Bill for the readjust ment of the Nishihara loans, expressing the hope that the Government would use its utmost efforts to reach an under- standing with China during the present Tarif Conference, and that the loans should be repaid as soon as possible thereby relieving the Japaness people's "burden.

NATIONALS LOSSES..

Toxro, February 27th. Replying to a question in the lower house this afternoon regarding incon- venience and loss suffered by Japanese residents at Shantung owing to the Chinese military monopolising the Kino- chow-Tainan railway for military, pur- poses, the Government spokesman stated that Japanese consuls had protested to Peking but as this had proved ineffective, the Government had determined to take more effective measures as early as possible.

Questioned as to the steps proposed," the spokesman stated that prudence forbade disclosure at the present moment.

CHINA 'COAST OFFICERS,

A MOMENTOUS AND SERIOUS DECISION.

*SHANGHAI, February 26th..

A joint meeting of the China Coast Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers' Institute has been held in connection with the final defnite attitude of the

officers of the Indo-China Steam Naviga tion Company in regard to the proposed reductions of salaries of the floofing staff: coining into force on Monday.

An official of the Guild, on being inter- viewed, said that all the officers in Shanghai and Hongkong were in agree- ment as to the course to be adopted, and a momentous and serious decision has been arrived at, but the officiala · of

neither Guild would admit or deny that s a strike imminent.

It has been definitely stated on behalf of the Company that it has no desire to force an issue and that the terms of service will remain unaltered.]

GENERAL FENG.

PERING, February 27th. From a reliable source it, is learnt that Feng Yu Hsiang returned to Kalgan with his staff on Thursday morning.

'COMMUNISTS ARRESTED.

SENT TO LATVIA BY MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL

Rica, February 27th. Among eleven Communists arrested by the Lavian Police, two, it is alleged, wero specially sent by the Communist Inter- national from Moscow for the purpose of. reorganising_revolutionary activities. Be- sides forged passports, correspondence found in their possession.

Both houses have passed the provisional members of the Council." He added that minute from time Gaga scored a dramatic Germany as a day of mourning for war with the International, it is alleged, Was

credits for March, amounting to some three milliard francs, necessitated owing to the delay in voting the Budget.

. ENTIRE FINANCE BILL ADOPTED.

LATER.

Just after midnight the Senate adopted 270 votes to 21, the entire Finance Bill, which now returns to the Chamber

GOVERNMENT'S THANKLESS TAX

ENGLAND BEAT FRANCE.

FRANCO-BRINISH ENTENTE. ESBESTIAL

PARIS, February 27th.

TWICKENHAM, February 7th. The importance that" France attaches

The weather was dull at Twickenham to united British Empire foreign policy was illustrated in the Chamber at the for the match between England and third day's debate on the Locarno Treaty France. There were 40,000 spectators, when M. Marin voiced the rightist opinelazing HM the King. The ground position to ratification.

was in splendid condition, and the match From the military standpoint he ques resulted in a win for England over the After the Senate had passed the finantioned the effectiveness of the guarantors. Frenchmen by 11 points to nil The reduction of the total estimates is cial proposals, M. Briand, in a speech, intervention in the case of condict, and due to Admiralty economies. £5,000 is referred to me thankless task the Govern- urged that one weakness was the fact due to the adoption of a settled pro- ment had in searching for new sources of that the British Dominions were not gramme for new constraction over taxation. He deprecated the talk of bound by the pact, and said that a period of years and the favourable catastrophe, and declared Francs would Franco-British Entente was necessary to aspect of the political horizon,

overcome her difficulties:

civilisation.

The debate was adjourned.

DUTCH POLITICS.

Tas Baque, February 28th. Contrary to expectations, Mr. Limburg has informed the Queen that he is un- able to form a non-Parliamentarian Cabinet, and has requested Her Majesty to relieve him of the task..

STRIKING ENGINEERS. LOCKOUT NOTICES TO BE

POSTED

DANISH AIRMEN.

LATER

TO FLY FROM COPENHAGEN TO JAPAN.

COPENHAGEN, February 27th: The Danish Licuichants, Botved and Herscherd, will leave on March 16th in two Fokker aeroplanes to By to Tokyo vid Germany, Poland, Roumania, Bul. garia, Turkey, Persia, Siam." Indo-China, and China.

SYRIA AND MOROCCO.

FRENCH CHAMBER. REDUCE CREDITS FOR OPERATIONS.

LONDON, February 28th.. The Engineering and Allied. Employers- National Federation has decided to post lock out notices on March 5th, to be operative on March 13th in all the fede-

PARIS, February 20th.". rated establishments in consequence of

In spite of M. Painleve's opposition the astrike of a section of London engineers Chamber, by Bus votes to 816, adapted and labourers over wages and a refusala Socialist amendment reducing the to work with non-unionists. The En-credits for Syria and Morocco by gineering Union refuses to recognize the million france with a view to terminating

the operations there as soon as possible.

strikers' action.

FRENCH IN SYRIA.

HEAVY LOSSES SUFFERED BY THE

REBELS.

BEIRUT, February 28th. Attempts to bring about a rebellion in Northern Syria have failed entirely.

French troops continued the offensive which started on the. 24th inst, on the slopes of Hermen, where the joint action of three columns scattered the enemy, who suffered heavy losses.

THE STEAMER BOLTON."

- AMSTERDAM, February 27th. The &a. Bolton has arrived here. The fre is definitely extinguished, but the extent of the damage to the cargo is not yet ascertained. The vessel does not ap pear to be badly damaged.

There was tremendous cheering on the King's arrival shortly before three o'clock. He shook hands with the lined up teams'

“England gained possession in the first sorum, but for a time France attacked strongly, then the Englishmen pressed, and from a tussle near the French line Aslett scored a try. Francis failed to

convert.

Young played a great game at the base of-the serum, and started a good movo nient, the ball going to Kittermaster and Devitt The latter gave an inside pass to Aslett who crossed the line. Holiday from a dificult position, "failed to

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two tries (6 points) France, nil.

| At half-time the score was: England,

On the resumption danger threatened the French line for a long while, but mitting eight men into the scrrim, instead of seven, which number they tried & long. time prior to the interval, France obtain ed possession more frequently, but their backs kicked too much.

After twenty minutes play Kitter master secured a try and Francia con- vertad. Play slackened in the closing stages, but England were rarely in danger

Final England, 1 goal, 2 tries (11 points), France, nil,

All the flags at Government and public buildings-were at half-mast, and theatres and other places of amusement were closed."

Memorial services were held all over the country, and Socialists and Demo crats simultaneously observed the anniver sary of the death of Herr Ebert.

SPANISH "AVIATOR.

TO RETURN HOME IN ARGEN. TINIAN CRUISER.

BUENOS AIRES, February 27th At a pubhe ceremony on March 5th, Major Franco, the Spanish, aviator, will present to Argentina the seaplane Neplusultra," in which he crossed the Atlantic, EM CA

The Spanish Government have accepted Argentine's offer to convey the aviators to Spain in a cruiser from Buenos Aires

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MISS SOUME TCHENG.

TORE ORGANISE GIELS' SCHOOLS IN CHINA?

PARIS, February 27th. The Chinese Minister and other Chinese officials were at the station to bid fare well to Miss Soume Tchong who left for China, vid Marseilles, glede

Miss Teheng, who is & fervent prò tagonist of the League of Nations, pre- poses, to re-organise girls schools China on international lince especially to inculente in pupils the spirit of the League.

OBITUARY.

CAPTAIN EDWARD WINTHROP

LONDON, February 27th. The death has occurred of Captain' Edward Winthrop, ex-Harbour Master of Hongkong...

[Capt. Winthrop was never Harbour Master of Hongkong and we are unable to trace that be was ever King's Harbour Master here, though he may bave tem porarily acted as such )

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US. IMMIGRATION LAW.

WAR CORRESPONDENT - MUST LEAVE HER OWN COUNTRY.

NEW YORK, February 28th. Mrs. Peggy Hull Kinley, the newspaper var corespondent, despite the fact that she was born in Kansas and is a descend- ent of four generations of Américatis, must leave the United States by May 1st, because the Tinmigration Law- excluder

American women who married foreigners.

prior to 1923.

She married at Shanghai four years ago Mr. John Kinley, a British ship captain.. When the applied to the American Consul at Shanghai to visa her pasport the was informed she could only be admitted to the United States as a visitor.

U.S. TAXES.

NEW YORK, February 28th. President Coolidge has signed the Tax Reduction Bill, cutting next year's taxes,

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