CABLE AND WIRELESS
NEWS.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
LABOUR HOURS. NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENT.
Recay, March 19th. The Conference of Ministers of Labour on hours of industry, which opened last Monday in London, concluded its sittings at 9.30 this morning.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 22ND,
THE LEAGUE FIASCO. SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN AND HIS EXECUTION."
LONDON, March 19th. "As I fear I am to be executed on Tuesday," said Sir Austen Chamberlain, laughingly when approached by an in- from the Continent to-night regarding terviewer on reaching Victoria Station the abortive Geneva negotiations,
Teach think I would rather wait until the scaffold."
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ARGENTINE'S ATTITUDE.
Sir Arthur Steel Maitland, the British Minister of Labour, in closing the Co- British Government ference said the
BURNOS AIRES, March 10th. had decided to convene this Conference
Dr. Gallardo, the Foreign Minister, because it desired to see how far it was possible to secure agreement amongst the stated that the Argentine was unable to principal industrial States as to the
Commission of the League of Nations, principles upon which there could be! Participate in the work of the special based an international agreement for thei
until the Argentine Congress had de ergulation of the hours of labour. This on the reconstruction of the Council, was without prejudice to other nations.cided the question of Argentine's. rela It is no doubt "desirable to obtain an agreebient among others than those in- tions with the League which had been
vited but the possibility of an agreement among the four nations here present with us, is indispensable if a wider measure of agreement is to be obtained. In particular, the British Government fair! it was necessary to examine the difficul- ties surrounding the Washington Conven-! tion and to ascertain to what"extent it would be practicable to ensure uniformity of interpretation, combined with assur aners as to effect: operation and en forcement. I am sure we all agree that the Conference has been able gently to advance the consideration of the whole question of hours of labour from the in- ternational standpoint, and I acknow- ledge with cordiality and gratitude the cooperation of my colleagues to that end.'
The record of the agreements renched by the Conference was afterwards sigued. The representatives of the Governments participating in the Conference ander- took to report these agreements to their respective Governments, so that thous Governments who have not ratiñed the Washington Convertion may be in a position to proceed with their ennsidere! tion of the question of ratifiention of the Washington Convention. The conclusions of the Conference will also be reportal formally to the International Labour Office by the British Government, which fook the initiative in summoning the,
Conference.
INDIAN STATE CASE. BEGUM OF BHOPAL'S SON
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ansettled since December, 1920, when the Argentine delegation withdrew from the Assembly owing to the latter's rejection of an Argentine proposal to admit all Hovereign states to membership.
FRENCH POLITICS. DOUBTFUL WHETHER NEW GOVERNMENT WILL LAST
PARIS, March 19th.
A new low record for the frant was made to-day, when the rate fell to 137.78. This is attributed to the general political situation. It is pointed out that the Government's hig majority in the vote of non-confidence in the Chamber yesterday was due to the Socialists supporting the government ait of sympathy with M. Malvy, but that when" finance is re-dis cussed M. Briand's 200 Lelt and. Centre. followers," will be opposed by some 300 members comprising the Right and the Socialists, who ohjeet to M. Peret. is now questioned whether the Govern- ment will last until after Easter.
MEETING THE LEVICIT.
LATER.
It
The Finance Minister, A. Raoul Peret, Addressing the Chamber Finance Con mittee, estimated the 1920 Budget deficit at five milliards of francs. This will be met by revenues already approved and by fresh taxation, including a civic tax; indirect taxation, and duties on pro- dation, of which it is estimated the pro- 'ceeds will be three milliard franes.
MATTEOTTI MURDER.
ATTACKS ON DEAD
DEPUTY.
FASCIST
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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] FOOTBALL AT HOME. RESULTS OF ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH LEAGUE MATCHES. Matches in the English and Scottish Leagues played on Saturday, resulted as
-follows:-
THE LEAGUE: DIY, ` 1," Arsenal, 1; Manchester City, Q.-** Aston Villa, 2: Sheffield United, 2 Burnley, 5; Sunderland, 2. Leicester C., 1; Cardiff City.t. Leeds United, 2; Blackburn R., 1. Liverpool, 1: Huddersfield T., Manchester U., 0; Everton, 0. Newcastle U.; 4; Bury, 0. Notta City, ; West Bromwich A., & West Ham U., 3; Tottenham H.. 1.
THE LEAGUE: DIV. II.
Fulham, 1: Hull City, 1.
iddlesbrough, 3; Southampton, 01 Oldham A., 1; Clapton Os, 1. Portsmouth, 5; Nottingham F., 1. Preston N.E., 6; Blackpool. 4. The Wednesday, 0: Port Vale, 2. South Shields, 2; Darlington, 4. Stockport C., D; Chelaca, D., Stoke City, 1; Barnsley, 2 Swansea T., 1: Bradford C, 0. Wolverhampton W., 9; Derby C., C.
THIRD LEAGUS (SOUTHERN). Bournemouth and B.A., 0: Millwall, 0. Bristol Rovers, 0; Bristol C, 1. Charlton A., 3; Northampton, 3 Exter C., 0; Southend U., 1. " Gillingham, 0; Aberdare A, 1. Luton Town, 4; Brentford, Merthyr Town, 0; Brighton and II.A.,
1.
Newport County, a; Watford, 3. Queen's Park R, 1; Crystal P., 3. Swindon T., 2: Plymouth A., 0. Reading, 2; Norwich City. 0.
THIRD LEAGUE (NCATHERS). Accrington S. 2: Barrow, 0. Bradford, ; Doncaster E., 0. Chesterfeld, 3; Southport, 0. Durham C., 0: Ashington, 0. Grimsby T. 1; Wrexham, 0. Hartlepools U 0: Wigan B., 0. Rochdale, 2: New Brighton, 1. Rotherham U: 2; Coventry C. 1. Tranmere R., 2; Crewe A., 0. Walsall, 0: Lincoln C., C.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
Dundee U., 1: Airdrieonians, 2. Felkirk, 1 Cowdenbeath, 1. Hibernians, ; Raith Rovers, '0. Kilmarnce. 5: Hearts, 1. Morton, 3: Hamilton A., 1. Motherwell, 2: 'Dundee, Q. Queen's Park, 4; Clydebank. ). Partick T, 35 St. Johnstone, 1.
THE SCOTTISH CUP.
The semi-finals of the Scottish Cup, played on Saturday, caulted as under: (At Edin Celtic, 2; Aberdeen, 1.
burgh).
(At Gins- St. Mirren, : Rangers, 0:
BOW);
SOCCER." AMATEUR
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Ruany, March 19th. A communiqué issued by, the Indian Office states that the Government of
CHIETI. March 20th. India has had under consideration for
The defence in the Matteotti trial, as some time part the desire of the Regim
unfolded by witnesses for the accused, of Bhopal that her only surviving sou
At Wrexham in Sac weather before should be recognised as her heir to the consists largely of a Seree attack on the carlusion of the sons of her elder deceased murdered Deputy who is accused of be- 4,000 spectators, in an amateur Soccer" sons. Those representations have nevesing among the most dreaded of subver-atch England beat Wales by two goals sitated prolonged and exhaustive resives. searches into the history and antredents, - Incidents of bis public career have result of which Her Highness has seen rought up tending to Blacken his
the Viceroy now been informed by through the Secretary of State for India, character whilst other witnesses have who is in ful: ccnemerence with the de depased to Dumini and his fellow accused 19 brave soldiers in war time, intrepid vision, that the Government of India Fascistas and good patriots." are prepared to reesenise her only sur-
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INTERNATIONAL RUGBY. SCOTLAND BEAT ENGLAND IN
GREAT GAME
TWICKENHAM, March 20th.
The trial of the five men, Dumini viving son, Nawalzada Haji Muhammed Viola, Volpi, Poverome, and Malacria,
In gusty and unsettled weather before Hamidulla Khan, as heir apparent to the Masnad of Bhopal. It has been ex-accused of the wilful but unpre plained to Her Highness that the meditated killing of the Socialist 40,000 spectators, including His Majesty cision is based on gertain rulings of the Deputy, Signor Matteotti, the discovery the King, Scotland beat England by-17
of whose body was made in July, 1924, point to 8. number of Government of India in
His Majesty received a tremendous analogous cases of succession in Mgham-aiter his disappearance in June caused Court of Assize. Chieti is in remote Abruzzi. ]
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICS.] AMERICAN TENNIS. TILDEN AND CHAPIN'S SUCCESS.
JACKSONVILLE, March 20th. In the anal of doubles (South Eastern feated Richards and Euntar &-6, 6-2, 6-8, 10-3.. Championship) Tilden and Chapin de
THE INDOOR TOURNAMENT.
BROOKLIN (MASB.) March 20th. In the semi-finals of the Women's National Indoor Tennis Tournament Mrs. Jessup defeated Miss Mary Browne 6-2, 6-J. Miss Ryan defeated Miss Bayard 6, 8-1.
MISS RYAN WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
LATER.
Miss Ryan won the American Indoor Lawn Tennis Championship, defeating the champion, Mrs. Jessup by 1:6, 6-
6.3.
DAVIES CUP LADIES.
New Yons, March 20th. The United States Davis Cup Com mittee an ounces the American ladica team in the international matches with France and Britain will consist of Misses Will Ryan Browne and Mrs. Jessup. Reserve, Miss Goes
TILDEN DEFEATED,
JACKSONVILLE, March 20th. In the final of the South Eastern Championship Richards defeated Tilden
6-8, 11-17, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1.
PROFESSIONAL GOLF.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FionIDA, March 20th. In the Open. Professional Golf Tour. nament semi-finals, Johnny Farrell beat Teramy Gene Sarazen up and 3. Armour beat Leo Diegel 3 up and 2.
[THEOVOR RECTER'S AGENCY.] INTER-VARSITY ATHLETICS. CAMBRIDGE SUCCESSFUL AGAINST OXFORD.
LONDON, March 19th, At the Queen's Club, in the Annual inter Varsity athletics, Cambridge beat Oxford by eight events to three.
RECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] AMERICAN WAR CLAIMS.
NOT TO BE PRESSED BEFORE
ENQUIRY. "
to
New York, March 20th. The Washington correspondent of the Times understands that Mr. Kellogg has press his requested Senator Borah to withhold temporarily his efforts resolution calling on the State Depart ment for information regarding present ing the claims of American citizens against the British Government Joses and damage to property through the operation of the British blockade in wartime.
for
Mr. Kellogg, it is believed, based his time to enquire into such claims before request on the ground that he desires
acting
INDIGNATION IN FRANCE.
1926
FAR
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE PEKING SHOOTING EPISODE
120 CASUALTIES. ARREST OF COMMUNIST LEADERS ORDERED.
PERING, March 19th,
HONGKONG
BANQUE
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· INDUSTRIELLE. FORMER MANAGER'S SENSATIONAL LAWSUIT.
· PARIS, March 20th. M. Duraegin, till 1994 manager of the Hongkong branch of the Banque Indus trielle de Chine, bas brought an action. in the Paris Court of Appeal against the Banque for wrongful dismissal, nod says he was dismissed for refusing to carry out instructions which it was impossible to execute, and which, moreover, were cal
He says on May 7th, 1921, he received hinted to lower the value of the frane.
a telegram from the Head Offico crdering him to buy dollars or sterling on secount of the Banque de Paris et Pays Bas to The 120 casualties included two girls the extent of £100,000 daily. Ho refused and a woman.
The casualties in the deinoustration which took place outside the Cabinet Office are now reported to be 30 killed and 10 injured.
GOVERNMENT NOT BOLSHEVIK.
LATER.
The Chief Executive called an emerg ency meeting of the Cabinet, following the shooting, at which he said the Communist movement seriously affected the prestige of China, the Government of which was charged with being Bolshevik, which it was not. He added that strong measures were necessary to suppress the Communist movement. -
BAYONETS AND VOLLEYS,
SHANGHAI, March 90th. With reference to the shootings in Peking yesterday, delayed telegrams from the Capital state that a group of students visited the Foreign Office on Wednesday evening presenting an uncompromising reply to the Taku incident, which they wanted the Government to adopt.
Yesterday morning, nearly a thousand students paraded the streets and finally reached the Cabinet Office in the after noon, where they intended to demand the dismissal of those responsible for the officiat reply, a forecast of which the
To prevent the entry of the students. vernaclar morning papers had publghed, who attempted to force their way in, the guard used bayonets and Enally fired al| point blank range.
Eye-witnesses state that three or four volleys were fired. These scattered the continued, to shoot as the students fled. crowd in all directions, and the soldiers It appears that there had been a certain amount of bad blood between the students and the bodyguard owing to a clash on Wednesday evening.
to carry out the order because it was calculated to start a panic in Far Eastern markets. The Banque de Paris et Pays Eas statement declares that the orders mentioned were placed où Government The case necount to defend the franc may be politically important as the Banque de Paris et Pays Bas is associated with the Socialist-Radicals and for two years financed many sperations for the Government.
THE NEXT TROOPING BEASON. MALTA, March 20th The movements of the trooping season 1996-97 include the transport of the 23rd Heavy Battery R.A. from Malta tö Hongkong.
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REAR-ADMIRAL ANDERSON. RECEIVED BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
LONDON, March 20th. His Majesty the King received Rear- Admiral Dávid Anderson on relinquishing his appointment as Rear-Admiral and Senior Naval Officer on the Yangtze.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
A Japanese donkey-man, of the Mito Jain, has been arrested for having in his possession two automatic pistols and two
magazines.
A Chinese postman has been sent to the Government Civil Hospital, suffering from injuries caused by falling between the Yaumati ferry wharf and a lunch.
A Chinese contemporary learns that the High indignation prevails among the Ministry of Finance in Peking has ease- students against whom the Governmenttioned an additional 22,000,000 for the is said to contemplate further drastic construction of the Shanghai. Custom measures, including the arrest of a'wel-House, making a total appropriation of known quartette who are regarded as $5,200,000.
Panis, March 20th. Strong resentment is expressed in the papers by the reported references to France in Mr. Houghton's report to President Coolidge, which is not allayed by a terse communique Issued by the The report has not been disclosed to unofficial persons." United States Embassy stating.
The Journal Des Debuts describes the presumption, and says Mr. Houghton and the men whose tendencies he iris thought that this will be a prelude to carnales are the worst enemies of peace. wholesale arrests of suspected. Communist
madan States which purred during the world-wide sensation, opened in the reception, and shook hands with the report as a monument of ignorance and ringleaders of Communist agitation.
10th Century and in the view that, in the absence of any local customs to the contrary, the rule then followed is an plicable to the succession if Bhopal in the present circumstances.
SAFE FLYING.
THE NEED FOR AVIATION PROPAGANDA.
Reony, March 19th.
Speaking at a luncheon given in his honour Mr. Alan Cobham said that we had gone so far in aviation to-day tha it was quite possible for designers and air transport Erms to make dying quite safe as any other form of transport. But propaganda was shalutely needed
So long as a as regarded aviation. aviator was looked upon as a brave man, aviation would never surverd. thought that motoring in the streets of
London was more dangerous.
He
THROUGH HAVAS ADENCY.] THE MOROCCAN SITUATION. PERFECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANCO-SPANISH COMMANDS.
INDIAN REFORMS. RESOLUTION FOR THEIR EXTE
SION CARRIED.
DEL March 20th. The non-official resolution for the ex- tension of reforms to the North West frontier was carried without division. Government members remained neutral and, being left in a minority by the Swarajist withdrawal, the Hindus did not challenge a division.
Sir Alexander Phillips Muddiman, in announcing the Goverment decision, end that the problem bristled with difficulties and the Government had not yet arrived at a conclusion.
(At the debate on the preliminary in troduction of the resolution in February, an attempt by Swarajists and Indepen dents to effect a compromise failed in view of the division of Bindu Moslems opinion on the question.
teams.
Scotland generally secured the ball from the serums, but England bad rather the. better of matters in the early stages. After a quarter of an hour the "Scottish forwards dribbled into the English "5" where Dykes dropped a gcal
AMERICAN TRAGEDY.
MEN CAUGHT IN MASS OF
MOLTEN METAL
BIRMINGHAM (ALABAMA), March 20th. Nine men were killed and several injured in an explosion at the local steal works.
The victims were caught in a mass of wolten metal and had no opportunity of escaping.
Scotland stopped an English forward rush, and took play close to the Scottish, fine, but the defence held out. Scotland were penalised, bus too far out for Day, the English three-quarter, to kick a goal. Day was also short in another difficul: penaltyd were hand, pressed, "and then Drysdale passed to Swith the ran and The English fullback punted theád. Holliday "let the ball bounce, "and Smith dashed up and secured it, and gave to Waddell who scored a try for Scotland. TO TAKE PART IN CONFERENCE
AT GENEVA. The latter converted directly afterwards.
Smith got the ball and punted ahead, and Holliday failed to gather. Smith then oled over for a try, and Waddell con-
verted.
Despite these reverses England played in spirited fashion, and got right on the Scottish line where, although the ball came out of the Scottish side of the serum Voyce dashed in and forced his way over for a try. Day failed to convert.
The Hindus, being in the minority vigorously opposed the reforms to the frontier province, while the Mostems de manded it as the Province's due The
Half-time: Scotland, 14; England, 3. Mohammedan members argued in favour
After the resumption Aslett, the Eng of the introduction of civilising in- fluences, education, and liberal instillish centre forward, raa strongly for the close line before being forced into touch. From the ensuing line-out Tucker scored a tops.1.
try for England, but Day's kick for goal was abortive England continued to press for a quarter of an hour, then with good dribbling the Scottish forwarda pierced the visitors. attacking position and Dykes kicked over the line.
try for
INDIA AND SOUTH AFRICA.
A BOYCOTT PROPOSAL.
BOMBAY, March 20th
CASABLANCA, March 21st. General Sanjurjo, the Spanish High Commissioner of Morocco, who has just completed a tour of French Morocco, and conferred with General Boichut, the French Commander-in-Chief at Wezzan, declared that "perfect agreement reigns
The local Legislative Council has passedSmith raced up and secured between the Franco-Spanish Commanda
The co-ordination of the two armies will resolution recommending the Govern Scotland, but Drysdale failed to convert soon have a salutary effect. Abd el Krirament not to give contracts for coal or any with the few minutes left England made is in a very bad way, and the coming other article to any company belonging most desperate efforts, and Young broke spring will definitely settle the Riff to parts of South Africa where Indians through, and passed Day who tackled
are not fairly treated.
Drysdale, but in the rush Stanbury scored question..
for England. Francis failed with the kick at goal. The English forwards and three- quarters took part in several movements, and the Scottish defence had a most anxious time.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] EMPEROR OF ANNAM. RETURNS TO FRANCE TO CONTINUE STUDIES.
PARIS, March 21st. Bao Dail, the young Emperor of Annam, has arrived in France to continue his studies which werd interrupted by the death of bis father.
TO THE EAST BY AIR. DUTCH COMPANY SEEKS GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY.
AMSTERDAM, March 10th. The Netherlands Aerial Navigation Company, one of whose principal aims is a regular air service between Holland and the East Indies, has asked the Gov- ernment for subsidy of four million Borins from 1827 to 1934.
Scotland won a great game by 17 points to '0.
INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY..
BRISTOL, March 20th. In a hockey match here, England de- feated Scotland by three goals to two.
CAREFUL AMERICA.
agitators.
MANDATE ISSUED.
It
At the Kowloon Magistracy on Satur day, a Chinese was charged with larceny from three yachts, the complainants being Mr. H. S. Rouse, Mr. A. Ritchie and, Captain Arthur. The defendant was r mmanded for tours for enquiries to le
PEKING, March 19th. A mandate has been issued ordering the arrest of five alleged Communist leaders It asserts that these men led the student made.
wise made use of the Communist doctrine demonstrators yesterday and have other
Mr. E. W. Hamilton has been trans-
un-e is acting as second assistant Colonial widespread intrigues "calculated to
Secretary. As already announced, Mr. balance the masses.
The mandate further instructs the Civil J. H. B. Nihill has been appointed to and Military- authorities in the provinces succeed Mr. Hamilton at the Kowloon to co-operate in suppressing the Com. Magistracy. munist "elements.
to disturb the peace and have engaged inferred to the Colonial Secretariat where
CABINET REBIONS.
IJATER.
WASHINGTON, March 20th. On understanding that the proposed conference at Geneva on the American reservations with regard to the World Court will he held merely for the con- tion to the Chief Executive.
The Cabinet's resignation is due to a venience of the nations adhering to the Court, and does not involve any action indicated to the American Governmenting the Premier for failing to maintain that it does not offer any chjection to order 'without shooting the students. by the League, the State Department has wire from Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang, blam-
joining in the discussion.
SIMPLE CEREMONY, THE FUNERAL OF COL JOHN COOLIDGE.
Woonstock (Vermont), Maret 20th. Colonel John Coolidge was buried in the frozen hillside cemetery here in the
presence of President and Mrs. Coolidge. after a simple Episcopalian funeral service at Parlour Farm, where the President's
ther
father-lived.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,Į HOLLAND AND ROME.
NEW CABINET'S MOTION REJECTED
Tat Haouz, March 18th.
on Saturday morning A motor-rry knocked down a Chinese woman near the
juries to her leg. It was later ascertained, The Cabinet has forwarded its resigna Bowrington Canal, causing serious in- that the driver was a learner, and was
detained by the police. not licenced to drive a lorry. He was
RESIGNATIONS REFTISED.
LATER:
The Chief Executive has returned the resignations of the Cabinet members, whom he has requested to carry on.
KCOMINCHUN MOVE TO GAIN TIME." LATER According to the Ti Shih Pas the Kuo-
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agreeing to proposals for the cessation of minchua leaders have issued a circular
hostilities.
The Allied forces have progressed notably on all fronts over the week-end. A situation has developed in which the The Second Chamber by 48 votes to 41 Kuominchun is faced with the necessity has rejected the new Cabinet's motion for the continuance of the Dutch diplomatic of partial or complete retirement Con mission to the Vatican. The Catholics sequently, the circular' is regarded as a
move to gain time, and anti-Revolutionaries alone voted for continuance
Mr. W.-J. Carroll of Messra. Carroll Brothers, bas reported to the police than dress material valued at $600 has been stolen from his offices in Ice House Street. He stated that he left it in the office some months ago, but it was nós until Friday last he discovered it was missing.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
"OBITUARY.
THE QUEEN MOTHER OF DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN March 20th. The death is announced of the Queen Mother of Denmark.
The Queen Mother-Consort of King Frederik VIII was born in 1851, and was marriage Princess Louise of Sweden and thus 75 years of age. She was before her Norway. Eing Frederik died in 1912.]
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