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NEWS.

(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.] THE LEAGUE FIASCO. AMERICAN VIEWS ON WORLD COURT.

BRUSSELS, March 18th.

THE HONGKONG " DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1926.

American reservations to the ratification

(THROUGH REUTER'S ACHRCY.] FRENCH FINANCES.

(BRITISH WIRKENS SERVICE)

HOME SAVINGS. -

MINISTER FAINTS FOLLOWING WIDE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH

SCENE " IN CHAMBER.

PABIS, March 18th.

of the World Court has caused a great: A ministerial statement by the new surprise in the State Department. Mr. Briand Government has been read in the Kellogg has stated that the Government Senate and Chamber. It stated that the in dealing directly with the 44 members Government was anxious finally to settle inter-Allied indebtedness and would of the Court regarding the acceptanto

IN BRITAIN.

Ruosy, March 19th. Some remarkable figures regarding small investors in Britain were given in

address by Mr. Walter Runciman, who said they showed that there was today a wider distribution of wealth in Britain

FAR EASTERN

NEWS.

CABLE

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE SHOOTING EPISODE AT

PEKING. GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILS. FAKING, March 10th. The killed in yesterday'a inoidcat when Chinese guards fired on "student demon-

HONGKONG THEOSOPHICAL

SOCIETY.

THIRD ANNIVERSARY.

At this week's publia meeting of the Hongkong Lodge of the Theosophies! Society, the third anniversary of the Lodge was celebrated, and an addresi was given by Mr. H. E Lanepart on "Religion and its Future."

Outlining the work performed by the

Speaking to pressmen after his return of. its reservations, which, it is under-pursue the negotiations, which at present than ever before. There were now about strators, included a coolie who was pass. Lodge during the year under review, the.

stood, are approved by several Govern- ments, Mr. Kellogg declined to indicate his action if the League persisted in at tempting to deal with the matter...

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) ·

RUSSIA AND SWITZERLAND."

-to-day from" Geneva, M. Vandervelde, in recalling, M. "Briand's remark about the revision of the constitution of the League pointed out that there were pro- visions in the Covenant which it would he difficult if not impossible to revise. He contended that permanent seats should be held by the Powers with gen M. Chicherin has informed the Ecers eral interests and if the idea of giving|tary General of the League, that Russia

GENEVA, March 19th.

were in a promising condition; and it would strive to end the antagonisms of 16,000,000 capitalists in this country, he Burope as it did at Geneva within the aid, and the total amount of their sav framework of the League of Nations.ings was not far short of £3,000,000,000, The fact that Germany's entry into the ( this immenso sum, £283,000,000 was League had been adjourned was not the deposited in the Post Office Savings fault of the Locarno signatories. France's Banks, £223,000,000 in National Savings financial problem still awaited solution, Certificates, £198,000,000 in small Govern- and the Government was in duty bound ment holdings, £470,000,000 in ordinary to speure & completely and unequivocal and industrial Life Assurance Funds, ly balance budget. The Government. de £140,000,000 in Building Societies, and

£300,000,000 in other approved Societice.

permanent seats to lesser Powers were is prepared to participate in the meet-manded a prompt vote on the Bill restor

admitted, it would be impossible to know where to stop. He declared that the result of the Geneva crisis was a check and not a catastrophe The resignation of Belgium was unthinkable, and if the question of additional term

permanent sesta

to the Council came up again he would give full weight to Belgium's numerous claims for a permanent seat.

BRITISH REGRET.

LONDON, March 15th, The Executive of the British League of Nations Union has unanimously re- solved regretting that Germany was hot immediately admitted to the League, and expressing astonishment and indignation. that Germany's admission "was made the subject of secret bargains, pledges and even threats utterly at variance with the methods and spirit of the League." The resolution draws attention" to the extreme danger involved by the creation of any permanent and irremoveable members whatsoever, except a few Great Powers, whose continuous presence in necessary to give strength and authority to the Council."

NO PROMISE OF MANDATES.

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ing of the Preparatory Committee of the Economic Conference on April 24th, if the venue is not in Switzerland.

GERMAN DELEGATES

ing single-member Constituencies. Its paramount aim was achievement," for the country had suffered too long from discord and crises, and wanted to feel itself governed.

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LATER.

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PRINCE OF WALES. TO VISIT. THE CONTINENT AT EASTER,

Ruoat, March 18th.

It is announced that the Prince of

UPHELD,

BERLIN, March 18th. The Cabinet Council has unanimously approved of the attitude of the German fidence in M. Briand's new Ministry by Wales intends to visit the Continent at delegates to Geneva.

COMMONS" DEBATE ON GENEVA.

LONDON, March 18th. The House of Commens debate on Geneva has been fixed for Tuesday next., March 23rd.

END OF COUNCIL MEETÏNO,

GENEVA, March 18th. -The session of the League Council con- cluded after fixing May 17th as the date: of the meeting of the Preparatory Com- mittee to consider disarmament, on which the Argentina and Chile have been in- vited to sit is additional merobers.

(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

AMERICA AND LEAGUE'S IMPOTENCE.

New York, March 18th.

The Chamber has passed a vote of con-

361 vote to 184.

ATTACK ON NEW MINISTER.

LATER..

After M. Briand had read the above Ministerial Declaration, he said that the Government, owing to the necessity of resuming the financial debate as soon as possible, only accepted for immediate dis cussion an interpellation on the con atitation of the Cabinet

This was accepted without a division, but the Chamber was soon feverishly ex- rited by a Royalist "Deputy's criticism of M. Malvy (the new Minister of the Interior) whom M. Briand atoutly de- fended till a din of protests from the Right obliged the Premier to resume his

seat

Subsequently, as the result of M. Her. riot's appeal to the Chamber, M. Briand The Ambassador" Mr. Houghton, since

proceeded. He claimed that an agree the arrived from London, has been conferment had been achieved at Genera and ring with President Coolidge, Mr. Kellogs urged the necessity of voting funds. He and Mr. Gibson, the American Ambas concluded by saying: "If you intend sador to France, as regards the condition to overthrow the Government, do it im

of Europe

mediately."

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While nothing is oficially disclosed

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LATER In the House of Commons. Capt. Walter Shaw (Cons.) declared that a provisional promise was given to Ger. many at Locarno to the effect that if she about the conversations, correspondents entered the League she might ultimately at Washington declare the two diplomats obtain a Colonial Mandate, and he asked Painted a gloomy picture of the impoteace Whether the Dominions approved of such of the League of Nations and of Europe drifting back "the pre-war system of an undertaking.

Mr. Locker Lampson replied that it the balance of power was indicated to the German delegation The correspondents hint at a reversion at Locarno that Germany, na a member to a policy of aloofness on the part of the of the League, would be a possible can- United States, beginning with the Dis- didate for Colonial mandates like all

armament Conference in which the Presi- other members, but it was incorrect todent was previously so deeply and sym- suggest that any promiss or undertaking pathetically interested, hat which is now Was given to the German Government.

hanging balance owing to the impression AUSTRALIA'S ATTITUDE.

conveyed by the diplomats that the pre- liminary arms conference at Geneva, if ever it meets, will be a hellow mockery since the European Powers do not desire an agreement.

MELBOURNE, March 18th.

In the House of Representatives: Mr. Bruce said that the Commonwealth Government instructed its representa tives at Geneva that it did not favour an increase in the permanent members of the Lengue Council apart from Germany.

AMERICAN RESERVATIONS.

GENEVA, March 18th.

A public sitting of the Council has agreed to a motion by Sir Austen Cham-

the

WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER VIEW.

LATER.

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After loud applause from the Left and the Centre, M. Barillet, a Member of the

Enster or early in April. He may poss ibly visit Biarritz, among other places. The period of his stay abroad is not likely to exceed ten days or a fortnight.

NEW VICEROY LEAVES.

Brosy, March 19th. Lord Irwin, the new Viceroy of India, and Lady Irwin, left London this after noon for Marseilles, where they will em- hark for India.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] COMMONS AND RUBBER. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING RELEASES SHORTLY.

LONDON, March 18th. In the House of Compus, Col. H. Woodcock asked what were the intentions of the Colonial Office as regards a fur the increase in the releases, of rubber under the Stevenson Scheme.

Mr. Amery said he was closely wit ching the rubber situation, and koped to be able to make a public notification in due course With regard to the re lease of rubber under the Stevenson Scheme he would make an announcement

Li Ming Chung, the Commandant of the Peking Garrison, hastened to

the

scene soon after the fring and from there went to see the Premier who was unable to explain who gave the order to fire.

Li Ming Chung then called on HE, Tunn Chi Jui (Chief Executive) with whom he is still discussing the matter.

THE TARIFF CONFERENCE. NO INTENTION OF JAPAN WITHDRAWING.

reached the P.U.M.C. Hospital. Two of argely due to the devoted offorts of the President and the various workers of the ing. Altogether twenty of the wounded on Secretary said that the success was

Lodge. Thanks were also due to a mo them have since died.

Order has been restored, but the her of visitors who gave their valuable asr stance whilst in Hongkong, namely: greatest excitement prevails.

Shops in the vicinity are closed and Dr. Mary Rocke-Sydney (Australian' Re

presentative of the Order of the Star ia. trams are not running. «

the East), Mr. Max Wardall (San Fran cisco), Bishop Irving S. Cooper (Chi sage), Mise Flora Menzel (Milwaukes), Sr. I de Resende (Macao), Mr. M. Browne. (Shanghai), Mrs. W. Douglas (Montana), Professor H. van Labbarton (Tokyo), Mi. Alto- N. Cassell-Decatur, and others. gether 107 meetings, were held, 48 of which were lectures to the public. The membership increased steadily throughout the year, exceeding last year's increase when the membership had doubled. The Library had been increased, and amongst other donors the Lodge President pra zetted a valuable collection of books ou Theosophy, Comparative Religion, Philo- sophy and Occult Science. A large num ber of books were ordered by the Lodge for the "Library and also for members and friends. Several special collections of Theosophical books in English were presented by the Lodge to local Institu- Sus and Associations. The China Pub- lication Fund in Shanghai published further number of Theosophical books in Chinese and several thousand of these were distributed in Hongkong and out- ports The Lodge President, Mr. M. Manak, had been appointed Representa- tive for all the eight Theosophical Lodges in China, at the Theosophical World Conference at Adyar, attended by over three thousand Delegates representing almost all the nations. and countries of the world. Whilst at Adyar the Lodge President was appointed Presidential Agent for China, by Dr. Annie Besant. World President T.S., Hongkong thus tecoming the centre for all Theosophical activities in China.

TOKYO, March 18th

Mr. Shidehara, replying to enquiries in the Lower House, stated emphatically that the Government does not intend withdrawing from the Tariff Conference, As the stabilisation of the Chinese situa tion necessitates an agreement being reached.

-ENGINEERING SETTLEMENT. MESSES. HOE'S MEN TO RESUME WORK.

LONDON, March 15th.

A settlement of the engineering dispute is indicated, by the announcement that Messrs." Hoe's men have decided to re- sume work on Monday, and that the lock- out notices have been withdrawn.

[RBÚTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]. AMERICAN TRAGEDY. KILLER OF SIX COMMITS SUICIDE PLACERVILLE (California), March 19th. A man named Johr. Goin ran amok

Right, "re-attacked M. Malvy, whom he charged with having on his hands the as early as possible, probably within a yesterday and killed five women and a

blood of men shot, for indiscipline in 1917 and who had been led, astray by M. Malvy's defeatist campaign.

M. Mairy sprang to his feet and pas sionately protested. He appealed to M. Briand to allow him to resign if be would be a hindrance to the Cabinet.

"I am not a coward," interjected M. Briand, and M. Malvy then collapsed and fainted. and had to be carried out of the Chamber aquid intense excitement The sitting was temporarily suspended. When the Chamber resumed, M. Briand defended M. Malvy's honour. After the vote of confidence had been taken, the House adjourned until Monday.

The Socialiste voted with the Govern ment as a mark of sympathy with M. Malvy, but have declared that they re serve full liberty of future action, parti: cularly as regards the Government's financial measures.

AMERICAN WAR CLAIMS. 3,000 FILED AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, March, 18th. "The Morning Post correspondent at| Washington says three thousand claims have been filed in the State Department, against Britain for violation of neutral rights in wartime, many of these being

The Times" of Washington referring to the conversations between President Coolidge, Mr. Kellogg, Mr. Houghton and Mr. Gibson says it is the desire of the United States to approach the arma berlain to draw the attention of all conference by way first of a "naval con- Governments, which have received from

ference, which Great Britain sympathe the Government of the United States a copy of the American Senate's resolutionically supports, and is opposed by embodying the reservations governing France, Italy and Japan who desire the adherence of the United States to simultaneous discussion on land and sea

forces. the World Court of Justice, to 'difficulty of proceeding by a mere ex- Mr. Houghton advises his Govern- change of Notes and the consequent need ment that the French argument is ad- frivolous. for general agreement of the Council.vanced as a screen behind which the The motion also proposed that all the Governments concerned, including the United States, should appoint delegates to participate in the discussion of the reservations and frame a new agreement at the meeting of the Assembly of the League at Genera on September, 1st.

(REUTEE'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

growth of the balance of power in favour, of France can proceed with minimum interruption.

Mr. Houghton's view of Great Britain is of the Government being unable to pursue the vigorous policy desired by public opinion because it seeks French co-operation in the Near East and else where, and concludes the French Gover Reports that the League of Nations ment must be prepared to change ter may ask the representatives of the attitude on the subject of the debt settle Washington Government to explain the ment.

· AMERICA, HURPRISED.

WASHINGTON, March 18th.

The correspondent recalls decisions by the United States Supreme Court against English shippers during the Civil War to show that a Court, in pursuance off those rulings, would be compelled to reject the present claims.

"BOAT RACE TRIAL.

to

LONDON, March 18th. The Cambridge crew did a full Course trial this afternoon from Putney Mortlake in, 19 min. 16 secs. The con- ditions were not as good as for Oxford yesterday.

fortnight.

LABOUR HOURS. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ARRIVED AT.

LONDON, March 18th. The Lahour conference on the eight opts day now meeting in London and attended by the Labour Ministers of Britain. France, Germany, Italy and Belgium have signed an agreement at the Labour Ministry,

"FOOTBALL AT HOME. INTERNATIONAL MILITARY

MATCH.

LONDON, March 18th. Playing at Stamford Bridge in the army triangular soccer tournament, the British Army and the Belgian Army drew, two goals all.

"

LEAGUE RESULTS.

In the Second Division of the League Bwansea beat Portsmouth, 1/0: and in the Third Division (North) Halifax Leat Southport 3/0.

PHIL

BOXING.

NEW

SCOTT

BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.

LONDON, March 18th. At the Albert Hall, in a twenty-rounds. contest for the British Heavyweight Championship, Phil Scott knocked out the holder. Frank Goddard in the third round.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHT.

Goddard who was generously plastered with powder, presented a weird spectacle, his enormous bulk contrasting with Scala muscular symmetry.

man at Stockton. He met his death after a dramatic motor chase, with pursuing officers fring on Goin's car, which left the mountain road near Eldorado, and overturned

Goin was picked up lifeless. The officers assert they heard a shot just be before the car swerved, and believe. Goin committed suicided.

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To meet the increasing demand. a Chinese Section was formally opened, and public lectures are now given also in the Chinese language, every Tuesday at 7.30 Other new introductions were a Speaker's Training Clase in English, held every week, and weekly meetings of the Order of the Star in the East, whose aim" to to spread the knowledge and to give out information about the underlying facts, of the Second Coming of the World-

The Teacher which is now ceremony concluded with a quiet medita- tion when all united in sending thoughts ef love and gratitude to the late Bro.. G. F. L Harrison, and all the original Founders of the Lodge, as well as to the bsent President and all those who so faithfully had assisted in the work. Hearty thanks were also expressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ruttonjes for the free use of Lodge rooms.

imminent.

RUSSIA'S DISMAL POVERTY.

WAGE ONLY 10s. A WEEK., TROTSKY'S DAMAGING ADMISSION.

BRITISH RUBBER.

The actual effects on Russian life of the Soviet experiments in nationalisation NEWSPAPER COMMENT ON MR. and Communism are strikingly set forth

HOOVER'S CONCEIT.

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„WASHINGTON, March 18th. Commenting on Mr., Hoover's recent statement to the effect that his campaign against high rubber prices had been effective, the Sun recalls Rostand's barn- yard "hero" who thought that his crowing made the sun rise. The paper says that Mr. Hoover is in danger of taking himself too seriously. If the price of rubber had been brought down simply by a little campaign on, the part of the Secretary of Commerce, why does he not bring down anthracite prices, house rente and cost of living generally 1

AMERICAN CENSUS.

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HUGE GROWTH OF FOPULATION IN SIX YEARS.

New York, March 19th. The Census Bureau estimates that the population of the United States on August 1st will be 117,138,317, which is an increase of over eleven million since 1920.

OBITUARY.

COLONEL COOLIDGE, FATHER OF AMERICAN PRESIDENT.

NEW YORK, March 18th. The death is announced of Col. John Coolidge, father of the President of the United States

In the frst round Scott landed a right, which surprised the painfully slow Goddard. In the second round, Scott pierced the pitiful defence, but tan into a left, which seemed low, and went down for a count of six, but he finished the round by weakening Goddard. In the third round, Goddard opened aggressive ing

Col Coolidge died at 10.41 in the oven-

self dead open for Scott's left, which the Bridgeport en roule to see his father. ly but with little scienes and left him- The President heard the news at latter followed up by a knock-out in the The funeral is likely to take place to jaw with the right.

MOTTOW.

in a valuable memorandam by Dr. E. Luboff, based on up-to-date Soviet docu- ments and entitled "The Soviets in 1021."

Trotsky is quoted on the Russian nationalised industries as follows:

The best of the undertakings we have rationalised; the bad ones we leased to private enterprises, The result of this is that the bad undertakings, in the hands of private business men produce better goods.

Soviet cloth and Soviet boots were

quality." No others can be bought, and. found to be "unreliable and of inferias wages were in 1025 only £2 58. & month, or about 10s. a week. Retail prices were 111 per cent above pre-war prices, or much higher than they are here,

MINERS DISMISSED.

The present national income in Bussia is less than a third of the pre-war in- come." As to the general condition of this people, this evidence of M. Preo- brazhensky, the Soviet Financial Expert, is in marked contrast with the fairy tales told by Red-British Trade Unionists:

On returning from Europe to Soviet- dom the first impressipas gained are- our poverty and the inequality of the standard of living. We are extremely Westeria poor; much poorer than Europe; our shabbiness, our poverty, bad clothing, unpaved streets miserable buildinga-all this mects the eye first, The of all on crossing the frontier. Bae feeling remains while driving through the streets of Moscow, Those who have the effrontery to tell

the British miners that the remedy for note that the "Soviet coal administra- their troubles is nationalisation should tion was compelled to dismiss some 38,000 miners in April, 1925 Unemploy ment is increasing, and even the Soviet

Their figures admit a rise from 399,500 in authorities could not hide that fact March to 813,600 in July and overa

million at the end of 1025,-