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NEWS.

[BRITISH WILKEESS SERVICS.]

ARMY ESTIMATES.

£8,000,000 FOR RETIRED PAY AND PENSIONS.

ReGay, March 15th. In intueing the Aray Esairates for 10867in the House of Communs, Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, Secretary for War, said that it had not been easy to secure the reduction of £9,000,000 which the Estimates showed, as compar ed with the current year. The total net

Amount

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THROUGH REUTERS ADENCY. LEAGUE PROBLEMS. HOPËFTL

SIGNS IN PRESENT SITUATION,

THE HONGKONG

THE

DAILY

PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH, 1926

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY, }- MATTEOTTI MURDER SEQUEL. PRISONER DEFENDED BY PASCIST SECRETARY-GENERAL

CHITI, March 18th.

The trial of the ve men, Dumini, Viola, Volpi, Poverome and Malseria, accused of the "wilful but unpremeditated kill Ing" of the Socialist Deputy Matteotti, the discovery of whose body was made in July, 1994, after his disappearance in June caused a world-wide sensasion. opened in the Court of Assize.

GENEVA, March 15th. An informal meeting of the Council concluded, without any solution being

This town is in remote Abrazzi found. The Council is re-meeting this

Dumini, the chief prisoner, is defended afternoon. 'Sir Austen Chamberlain,

by Signor Farinacei, the Fascist Secretary- after the Council said the situation was theneral, who wore n binck robe present. ed to him by local women Fascists. The more hopeful

chief of the Chieti Bar welcomed Signor Barinacci and his colleagues who come "to perform a lofty mission in defend-

AN APPEAL TO BRAZIL.

LLATER.

DANISH FLIGHT TO TOKYO.

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COPENHAGEN, March 16th

to Brazil's unwavering detering the accused." Owing asking for, £12,500,000, as compared with 201,500,000 | mination to veto any proposal that fiere in the current year. He pointed on many become a permanent member of the that in 1925 army expenditure was Lengte Council unless Brazil is given a Es8,000,000 or twice the amount of the permanent seat, it is Enderstood that Estimates now submitted. Era of the the Conocit of the League is jointly

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] £42,300,000 which he asked for nearly, telegraphically appealing to Elo Janeiro. £8,000,000 would go to retire pay and pensions.

HOPE REVIVED.

Recay, March 15th. Prospects of agreement being achieved were again revived in Geneva taklay

a further There Was this morning private meeting of the League Council

The Danish army airmen. Botvend and Berschend; departediat eleven o'clock this morning in two aeroplanes in an attempt to fly to Tokyo rid Bagdad, Calcutta, Bangkok and Peking.

ENGINEERING DEADLOCK.. MÉSARS. HOE'S MEN NOT TO RESUME WORK.

work.

LONDON, March 15th.

[RECTER'S AMERICAN, BERVICE] NEW YORK FIRE. PATHETIC SCENES IN BLAZING 'ANIMAL HOUSES.

New York: March 18th. The heaviest loss of animal and bird lite recorded in the annals of America occurred in the early hours, when fire, starting in two barrels of sawdust, killed a thousand canaries, 500 love birds and numerous others und 150 monkeys.

The frightened jungle cries and the calls of parakeets first attracted the attention of a passing policeman. Fire men found the rooms filled with helpless escape animals striving desperately to from their cages, Hundreds of others were already stretched out on the dead floor, while the larger animals pathetic ally attempted to restore their stes Lo

life.

One baboon hall to be removed hy force from the side of its dead companion, A mother monkey Saved the life of her baby by stretching herself over it."Min- nie. a housecat, carried her three kittena to fresh air and safety.

U.S. AMBASSADOR'S VIEW.- ENGLAND WILL PROSPER MORE THAN EVER

NEW YORK, March 16th. Mr. Houghton, U.S. Ambassador to London, has arrived on a three weeks' visit.

CONSPIRACY.

ย

"BOOTLEG SENSATIONAL

INDICTMENT.

40,000 WORD

FAR EASTERN · CABLE NEWS.

(THROCOH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE BLOCKED PASSAGE TO TIENTSIN.

ULTIMATUM. BY FOREIGN POWERS.

LOCAL SPORT. LAWN TENNIS LEAGUE, 'ENTRIES AND THE PROSPECTS. The popularity of Lawn Tennis in Hongkong, is evidenced by the fact that no less than twelve Clubs have entered for the different Divisions of the League. Entries closed yesterday, but the Univer- sity had not, up to the time of going to press, given any intimation that they According to information from thewould compete. The following is a full Legations, the Protocol Powers have in list of entries: atracted their naval commanders, at Tientsin to notify the Taku port authori- ties, that unless within three days, the interference with foreign shipping ceases, mines are removed from the channel and they will reserve the right to take the necessary action themselves.

PERING, March 13th.

Sterner netion was originally propos

some divergence of ed, hat there was opinion between the Legations. the British being of opinion that a lenient policy was advisable unless foreign lives were actually threatened.

It is reported from Japanese sources in Tientsin, that the British, Japanese, French. American and Italian naval agents have handed an ultimatum to General Lu Chung Lin, Commander of He declared there was little significance the Kucminchun troops in the district attached to his visit. He thought condi tians in England were considerably in of Tientsin and Commander of the Chinese Yellow Sea squadron, demand- A mass "meeting of workers at Messrs.

Hose Curs factory decided not to proving, and believed the country would

from Tientsin, marine mines be removed, at which fresh, suggestions were consi-ncept the decision of the National prosper mure in the next quarter of aing that the squadron be withdrawn "the inspection of foreign vessels cense. derd for overcoming the difficulties with immittee of the Amalgamated En-century than ever before. In view of the gineering Union, and declined to resume

and the beacons be replaced. which that lendy is faced.

The previous message relative to this stike, dated March 10th, "read-A live- revived hopes of finding a solution, the meeting of the League Assembly, conven ed len to-morrow, was postponed untily mass meeting of Messrs. Hog's strikers Wednesday, so that a little more time rejected a recommendation of the Ex- and resolved not, to resume until non- might be given to search for an agres weutives of the Uniona to return to work

Unionists have been removed and substantial Therease in wages assured. The Executives have called a meeting to consider disciplinary action. As result of a meeting of the members of the Executives of the seven l'oibns concern- ed with the dispute at Hoe's factory and ployers Federation, the employers have agreed to defer the operation of lock out notices sintil Merch 18th

The Minister said that, the manoeuvres of last Autumn had taught them import- An lessons in regard to the use of mesk * zhanien) vehicles., it was shown that the neergary mobility could not be achieved f horse transport accompanied me chanically moved troops. Until, how ever, a satisfactory type of machine could be evolved, which also had com mercial possibilities, the cost of me- Chanicalising Jarge forers would prove prohibitive. Research and experimentment. were being continued with a view to the leaving the Council meeting. Sir

situation was more hopeful. evolving segmething which could be of Austin Chamberlain said he thought the general as well as of military use, and: It is understood that the latest "pre- which commercial usirs would stock pasal is based upon a rearrangement of that it would be available in large num-the temporary seats in the Council and woids the reation during the present fore, to which a field army could be in temporary or permanent, other than that to be given to Germany. It is reported chanicalised still remained in doubt It

the nations at present on had been decided to "approach the pro- that

lem step by sts. In the first instance. theposition to the proposal they would form a small mechanical is confined to Brazil, but earnest hopes are being expressed among the other de force of all arms for experimental- par- poses, and they would not attempt any legations dat she will he persuaded large production of archanic vehicles stepart from this islation, and will until they were certain that they had finally assist in a solution which, if unt evolved the required type. They were, idealistic, is at least acceptable to the he was advised, already ahead of other other Council delegates. onations in mehanicalisation and there for Wits,

New York, March 15th. A'message from Cleveland, Ohio, says real the millionaires, manufacturers, estate men and also Government em- twelve cities are involved in plovres a 40,000 word indietinent, naming 112 persons in an alleged bootlegging con- spiracy, which has been returned by a Federal Grand Jury, The indictment ad by four Philadelphia hootleggers, created an organisation for the concen- who had headquarters at Cleveland and tration and distribution of a contraland Alcohol. The supply of pure grain operations are alleged to cover a period of three years."

DIVISION.

Hongkong Cricket Club, Kewloon Cricket Club. United Services Recrea tion Club (holders). Chinese Recreation Club Indian Recreation Club, and Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.

"R" DIVISION.

Kowloon,C.C.. Hongkong C.C United Services R.C.. Chineso R.C. tholders). Indian R.C, Club de Recreio. Civil Service C.C. Craigengewer C.C., Netherlands Tennis Club, and Mitaui Dussan Kaisha.

"C" DIVISION.

Hongkang C.C., Chinese R.C., Kow- loon C.C., Thisoo R.C.. Club de Berreib, Craigongower C.C., and Mitsui Bussna Kaisha.

Arrangements are in the capabie hands of Mr. G. W. Sowell, the Han. Secretary of the Association. It is hoped to make, a start during the third week of April. Return matches will be played in the Week, games will have to be arranged in three divisions and, in all probability, mid

order to complete the League before the very warm weather sets in.

Chief interest will naturally entré in The ultimatan notifies him if the de- "mands are not complied to within a fixed the "A" Division and competition for term (which the report does not state the premier Club honquts promises to be

resort to keener than in past years. the Powers concerned will United Maval Force.

once

The Chinese Recreation Club, thought to be good for the championship for many years, were suddenly eclipsed by the young players of the Indian Re- "all creation Club and they are now

REPORT CONFIRMED.

SHANGHAI, March 16th.

the confirms

ultimatum,

out

A Peking message Japanese, report of

an

'bers in case of need. The extent, therekeague Session of any fresh seats, either Sir Allan Smith, Chairman of the Em-alleges that "the conspiracy was originat having been presented and says the time will probably represent them, M. W. La,

po justifiention therefore, uneconomical haste

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}

**ALL WILL GO WELL"

THE BRAZILIAN CLAIM.

LATER

GENEVA, March 15th. Dealing with the primetion of officers, Sir Laming Worthington-Evan said

The League Assembly will meet on that the Army Council were unanimously

f opinion that no change in the present Wednesday and not to-morrow in order from Lo give time to settle the crisis in con- Burak promotion system of Second-Lieutenant to Majer was either hection with fiermany's entry, in which necessary or desirable and that nothing connection M. Paul Boncour, interview The League Council is experied should be done which would in any wayed by Heuter, opined All will ge impair the greatest asset which the well."

to meet again on Thursday." British Army possessed, namely. gimental esprit de corps. The Army Count had, however, decided that in the Junior ranks, officers of, warked ability should receive accelerated promoį tion. Pronation almove the rank of Major would now be by rigid selection, ipcreasing in severity as the higher

The Brazilian Foreign Minister. Mr. Tanks were reached. Alove the rank of Lirutenant-Colonel, selection would be Franco, and the representatives of Guiana come still more drassic. It was hoped and Uruguay (both non-permanent raemi-, that by this meus any officer of out-hers of the Council) are conferring with Standing and proved merit would get the delegates of other Latin-American his chance to reach the highest rank in States for the purpose of furnishing to the latter explanations on the crisis and the service.

the attitude of Brazil regarding her claim for a permanent seat.

ANGLO-ITALIAN DEBT.

FIRST PAYMENT MADE TO BRITISH TREASURY..

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Reay, March 15th. The sum of £2,000,000, being the first half-yearly instalment of the Italian delt, under the funding agreement. re- Winston cently reached between Mr. Churchill and Count Völpi, was paid to the account of the British Treasury.

| THROUGH NECTER'S AGENCY. " LABOUR HOURS.

WELCOMES BRITISH PREMIER

DELEGATES TO CONFERENCE. Lospos, March 15th. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, at the Ministry of Labour, has opened the International Conference, convened by the British Government, to consider the possibility of an international agreement for re- gulating hours of labour. France, Belgium, Germany and Italy are represented.

Britain

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]. THE PREMIER'S AUDRESH.

Ruony, March 15th.

ia his addreas of welcome to the de

A meetings of all Dominion representa tires is summoned for ten to-morrow in order that Sir Austen Chamberlain may inform them of the latest phases of the situation.

LATER. The Conference of Dominion representa- tives did not finish until 11.30

The delegates said the situation was much fhore hopeful.

BIG SLUMP

THE BELGIAN

THE-FRANC.

IN RATE

LONDON, March 15th. The French and Belgian francs in London to-day closed respectively at. 134.75 and 1168. The Belgian franes had previously slumped to 121.60 after being stendy at about 107 for a year. The market was puzzled at, the slump which was attributed to the cessation of Belgian Government support as the re sult of a hitch in the negotiations for London and New York advance of credits to Belgium.

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BELGIAN GOVELİNMENT ACTS.

THROUGH RETIR'S AGENCY. "HELLO" BERLIN. LONDON AND GERMAN CAPITAL CONNECTED BY PHONE.

Lostos, March 15th. London and Berlin are now linked up. by telephone. The line was opened last evening. The andibility is quite satis factory. The service is by underground cable to Amsterdam," overhand wires be ing only used on part of German soil The charges at presett are sixteen shillings for three minutes" conversation in daytime and half-price at night.

FLIGHT TO CONGO.

Batess, March 15th. The Belgian airmen who are dying to the Congo have arrived at Atbara

FOOTBALL AT HOME.

RESULTS

OF MONDAY'S MATCHES.

LONDON, March 15th. Meeting for the third time in the sixth round of the English Cup competition, Bolton defeated Notte Forest at Man theater, by the only goal of the match.

In the Third Division (South), Merthyr at home, lost to Charlton by one goal to mil.

CRICKET. ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR "AUSTRALIAN TOURISTS.

PERTH, March 15th. The Australian touring team beat West Australia by an innings and 45 runs. The scores were:-

West Australia 22 and 97. Australia, 424 (for

declared).

nine wickets,

For West Australia, Fremantle made 87; whilst for Australia, Taylor made 148 and Ponsford 107.

PRIUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.} AMERICAN CLAIMS. VIOLATION OF HIGHTS BEFORE

ENTRY INTO WAR..

The resolution was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee, of which Senator Borah is the Chairman.

AMERICAN TRAIN SMASH. THREE DAYS PUBLIC MOURNING ORDERED.

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NEW YORK, March 15th.

railway The casualty roll in the disaster near San Jose, Costa Rica, is now stated to be-918 killed, and 03 ia juted. Three railway coaches were de- molished, one of which fell into the river from a bridge while others hung from A 190 feet precipice.

There were one thousand people aboard the traiu and the object of the excursion a charitable was to raise funds for purpose.

Three days public mourning has been ordered.

expires in two days.

it is not yet certain what action will be taken if there is no compliance The Legutions are now considering that point.

DEMANDS FOR UNIMPEDED TRAFFIC

LATER."

The Powers have seat an ultimatum to the Chinese commanders at Taku Furts femanding that unimpeded traffic bo on restored in the Channel by noon Thursday, according to a Japanese source in Tientsin.

to regain the title. On paper they have the stringest team and the following M. K. L, Ho Ka au. Ng Sze Cheung, Yew. Man Kit and Yew Man Tsun-all formidable and experienerd players, with

very good reserves to draw from.

The United Services Recreation Club will be the defending champions and can rely upon the support of Col. Russell' Brown, Major Hattersley Smith and Lt. Gould-who were members of the success- ful team of 1924. They have Lt Col M. Bates. Capt. West, Majors Pratt and Stevenson, Pay-Com. Churcher and It- Col. Mackintosh to fill in the remaining three places.

Kowhon Cricket Club will make a bold bid for honours, but will find difficulty in pairing their six representatives. Their The ultimatum "demands the with section will probably be. S. Green, drawal of the Chinese Yellow Sea Squad. C. Fincher, E. F. Fincher, N. Tram ren from Tientsin, removal of mines in hitzky, J. Leonard and C.E. Millard, the channel, and the cessation of inspec. with T. Lay as seventh man. tion of foreign vessels.

The Hongkong Cricket Club bave very useful players in R. Hanenek, A. D. Hur

Failing satisfaction the Powers are to phreys, G. W. Sewell and H. Owan resort to united naval force.

VORKIGN WARSHIP MOVEMENTS.

TrENTSIN March 16th. OPIUM CASE.

With reference to the notice served an the Fival factions at Taku, it is now CHINESE TRADER FINED $10,000.

stated that should this be carried out, Belore Mr. R. E. Lindvell at the Cen- tral Magistracy yesterday, a Chinese it will not be accompanied by threats of trader from Fukien Province was charged forcible measures in the event of non- with the possession of 125 taels of non-compliance, as the serving of the notice

Government opium.

Chief Preventive Officer S. J. Clarke said that the man was arrested at the Kwong Wing Wharf on Saturday, when the opium was found bidden-in the false The opium was bottom of a "basket. valued at $1,500.

Defendant pleaded guilty and said "that he was on his way from Amoy to Annam

A Sne of $10,000 was imposed, or, in default, twelve months' hard labour.

HONGKONG AMUSEMENTS.

J

Hughes, while M. B. K.will have a host of players to draw upon, headed no doubt, by the redoubtable Honda,

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The Indian Recreation Club team is most uncertain at the present time. In H. D. and S. A. Rumjahn they have a most useful combination. Cassumbhoy is another very good player, but the lamaila. are not certain to appear.

The University can compose a very

Dr. Tottenham, T. A. Redmond, La Foster, A s. Hett, A. A. Ramjabn and Cheong Tack Wing and they should be in the run strong team for the "A Division from

was not unanimously agreed to by the

H.M.S. Farglove is still at Tientsin,ning for the title. Home Governments. whilst the Carlisle arrived at Taku yesterday afterncot,

A Manila message states that the destroyers McCormick, Bulmer, Edull and Simpun left for Shanghai en route to Taku yesterday, and the Parrot and MrLeish to-day.

FOOTBALL.

·H.K.F.C. EAST SURREYS.

The following will represent the Hong kong Club in their League game with the Best Surreys today on the Scokunpoo. 4.45 p.m.):- (Kick-off at ground: Reuter's Hankow correspondent states

Howard and Bishop: Pile, Forsyth, that "the capitulation of Sinyangchow Rodger: Gerrard and Bishop; Summers, seeris finally accomplished. Hostilities | Brodie, MacBride and Morrison.

on all fronts in Honan have concluded.

QUESTIONS IN COMMONS. .

HOCKEY.

II.K.H.C.. EAST SURREYS.

CURRENT PICTURE PROGRAMME.

The current programme at the Queen's

LONDON, March 15th. In the House of Commons, at question Theatre is a very attractive one which fail to appeal to all picture cannot

time, Mr. Locker Lampson outlined the Chinese lovers.

The following will represent the Club of situation arising out of the Scara Commencing yesterday

against the East Surrey Regiment to-day, Jealousy" was screened, a vivid picture nationalist commander of the forts at

5.15 p.m. sharp, at the U.S.R.C. full of adventure, and crammed with Taku closing the Tientsin River, and thrilling interest starring three such said that the full effect had not yet been. I. Garrod. E. W. Hamilton, C. H. B. Powers. The Government was consuit- powerful artists as Marguerite de la given to the demands of the Protocol Oxinde, A. 8. Hett, E. J. R. Mitchell, Motte, Lloyd Hughes nfd Frank Kee-

Valentine, B. Forster, E. D. Lawrence, nan. This picture will be shown at all ing His Majesty's Minister with regard captain), Rev. E. W. L. Martin, R. K.

W. Woodward and B. D. Evans. performances to-day, and will be sup- Ported by. "Winning Fair, first-class comedy, featuring Wanda Wiley, as well ns the screening of the latest Topical News Budget.

to the situation.

KCUMINCHUN EVACUATE LANCHOW..

TIENTEIN, March 18th. Heavy firing was proceeding over the week-end at Lancbow, where the railway staff at the station are living in dugouts. It is reported the Kuominchun troops

From to-morrow (Thursday) until Saturday (inclusive), when a complete change in the programme will be made, a picture produced in the Pyrenees, dealing with a Spanish story of love. hate, jealousy and adventure. The title ITS of this attractive film is Thy Name is

Woman.

SINGAPORE BASE.

THE MALAYA EFFECT ON.

LABOUR SITUATION.

BRUSSELE, March 15th. Le Soir says that the icister of

WASHINGTON, March 15th. Senator Borah introduced a resolution Finance, declares that the Banks have fully assented to the measures to meet

in the Senate requesting the State De the situaton and "that from to-morroW

partment to report what steps had been the exchange will be properly supported taken towards the negotiation of Ameri

prevent by measures contemplated to

can claims against Britain and France speculation and to control exchanges, in connection with the violation of the and will be reinforced. The Minister rights of Keutrals prior to the American the principal feature of the bill will be started to evacuate yesterday. legales to the International Conference has made a statement to the Cabinet resets a

garding the negotiations with London on hours of labour, Mr. Baidwin, the bankers, who are demanding control over Premier, said:"We are all of us ad the Belgian railways in connection with vanced countries and we enjoy the the desired loan, according to a newe- benefita of a high degree of social pro-

paper report from Paris, greas. Uniformity among ourselves may have far reaching consequences to the civilisation of the whole of Europe. There are people who say that inter-GOVERNMENT GAIN UNIVERSITY national labour regulations may be of more benefit to one country than 'to an "other. That is not so. There can be no question in Europe of any country at taining prosperity at the expense of an other country. Each one of us can pros per best and can make the greatest pro grees in material well-being, when pros perity is the common property of all countries and when progress can be made by advancing together."

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HOME BY-ELECTION.

SEAT OVER LIBERAL.

LONDON, March 15th.

The Government has gained a seat in the by-election at the English Univer sitics, due to the resignation of the Rt. Hon. Mr. H. A. L. Fisher (Liberals The result was:

Sir Arthur Hopkinson (Cons.) Mr. Ramsay Muir (Liberal)"

CANADIAN GOLD.

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, to-day, there will be shown Castor Glass in HUGE SHIPMENTS TO NEW YORK.The Song of Life, while in addition there will be another appearance of NEW YORK, March 16th. Amie Maynard and the Royal Hawaiians The arrival of thirty million dollars who concluded a successful run at the from Canada within the past fortnight Queen's Theatre last week. marks the largest movement of gold to At the week-end, Mr. R. R. -Salisbury's

"The Quainta

will appear in the New York since the British shipment

great racing comedy by Lan Hay The Sport of Kings" and the popular and last autumn.

successful West End of London pro- duction No, No Nanette."

At the World Theatre to-day Mildred Harris is starred in "The Fog."

The remittance is not expected to be greatly increased ne the, Canadian rate of exchange, which originally induced 2,343 the movement of gold, has been steadily 2,000 improving, during the past few days.

GOLF CLUB THEFT. EUROPEAN LADY'S WATCH . STOLEN. Before Mr. R. E. Lindsel at the Cex- young tral Magistracy yesterday, Chinese coolie, employed at the Golf Club, Deep Water Bay, was sentenced to four months' hard labour for the theft of a watch, belonging to Mias D. J. Tassell, of Mount Davis

Miss Tassell stated in evidence, that she left the watch in a bag in the ladies dressing room at the Club House, but on her return from the links, the watch was

LONDON, March 15th. In the House of Commons, answering questions, Mr. Amery said that he had received representations to the effect that the demands for labour for the Naval Base at Singapore was depleting missing. the supply for rubber plantations, but the Governor had assured him that the total requirements of the Naval Base were insufficient to have any marked ellect on the labour, situation of Malaya. The Government of Malaya was closely watching the situation with the local representative of the Admiralty.

Defendant's mother said that her son. had brought the watch to her and told her that he had bought it.

Sergt. F. James, of the Aberdeen Police Station, said that since defendant had secured employment at the Club, several complaints had been received from Col Matthew, regarding thefts of money.