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NEWS.

[BRITISH WIXELEBS AERVICE.) LEAGUE CONFERENCE..

BRITAIN STILL OPEN-MINDED REGARDING CONSTITUTION.

RUGBY, March 29th.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Premier, stated in the House of Commons that the British representative on the Com- thite is consider posible changes in

constitution of the League of Nations, had not yet been selected by the Govern ment and that no instructions had been prepared for him. The Government would, enter the conference free from any engagements and would direct their efforts to securing agreement among the members in support of whatever solution might appear to be calculated to serve the interests of the League and to pr».

mote peace.

BRITISH FINANCES.

A BUDGET BURPLUS EXPECTED.

Ruday, March 29th.

It is now certain without taking the coal subsidy into account, that Mr. Win-j ston Churchill, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will have a surplus of re venue over expenditure when the finau- cial year closes on March 31st.

It is believed that this surplus will, amount to over £2,500,000 and possibly to as much as £4,000,000. In the middle of January it had seemed likely that, there might be a definite loss but revenue has been making up the arrears and to-day, it equals expenditure

The estimates for the year have been exceeded in receipts from the Cerporation tax, Super tax and motor vehicle tax, while the revenue from Income tax, is expected to fall short, and the Excess Proâts Duty will yield only £1,000,000 instead of £4,000,000 as estimated.

[THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.). ROYAL PATIENTS. PRINCESS VICTORIA'S ILLNESS CAUSES ANXIETY.

LONDON," March 29th. An evening bulletin says that the Prince of Wales is progressing. The pain has ceased and the general condition is satisfactory. There will be no further regular bulletin

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PRINCE TO REMAIN IN BED.

Ruany, March 29th.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH BIST,

{THROUGH “HAVAS AQETOT,] "THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

HOW THE COMMUNISTS GAINED

THEIR SEATS:

FARI, March 29th."-

Two Communists were elected yesterday as Deputies in the second district of Paris, in a second ballot, by 63,000 against 61,500 for the Nationalist bloc Abstentions were around 30 per cent.

The papers remark that in the first ballot the Communists polled only 37,000) votes, which is the exact figure of their adherents in the district. Between the two ballots the Cartellists, who could not form a poll, decided to vote against the Conservatives.

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The Left organs emphasise that the Cartellists did not vote for the Com munista, but solely against the Fascism reaction."

M PELET AND THE CHIBIA

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

·BOXING“ AT-HOME.

CURLEY RETAINS BRITISH FEA-

THERWEIGHTY CHAMPIONSHIPS.»3

{THROCOK" REUTES"

ENG RĪJAPANESE STEAMER FIRED ON.

LONDON, MArch Pathin

Af the National Sporting Club, in: At twenty-round contest for the Feather FIGHT CHINESE WOUNDED AT

CHANGSHA. ̈ weight Championship of Britain Johnny Curley (the holder) won on points against Harry Corbett,

Curley was mostly attacking and landed good hooks and uppercuts Corbett relied chiefly on his left hand, but occasionally sent his right to the body and head. The holder led on points at the half-way stage, but Corbett im proved his position in the next few rounds, getting in several quick jabs to the face and some body punches. To wards the end. Corbett appeared to tire and Curley, canly had the better of matters. He won on a popular verdict.

HOME FOOTBALL. RESULTS OF MONDAY'S LEAGUE MATCHES

LONDON, March 29th. The following are the results of matches played in the English Leagus

FIRST DIVISION.""

Bolton Wanderers, 1:

City, 1.

LATER A decisive debate opens in the Cham-to-day:--- ber to-day, with a situation 'timilar to that of three weeks ago wher M. Briand was unexpectedly beaten on the eve of Genera, to the consternation of both supportars and opponents.

No one now wants a ministerial crisis, but it remains to be seen when it comes to voting whether the Deputies, with the frane at 143 are able to sink party feel. ings and think nationally.

Yesterday's election of two Communists in the heart of Paris is an indication of the bitterness and confusion in French politics. The Socialists and Radicals withdrew in favour of the Communists merely to spite the Conservatives who were beaten by a narrow margin of 1,500 votes. The Radical-Socialists "are now taking pains to explain they are not Communist, but anti-Fascist.

Haskow," March 29th. The Japanese str. Fuentiang arrived here this morning from Changsha, with her superstructure riddled with shots.

When above Yochow yesterday evening, she was fired on and about eight Chincse were wounded. On board were four foreign passengers, but they were injured.

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It is reported that the reason for the firing was that deposed military leaders fleeing from Changsha, were aboard the

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* THE INDEMNITY MISSION.

LORD WILLINGDON'S VISIT

WC PEI FU.

HANKOW, March 29th. The British Boxer Commision arrived this afternoon and was greeted by the Consal and other local prominent people. Lord and Lady. Willingdon went in Manchester mediately to Wa Pei Eu who thanked them for the great honour of visiting him

SECOND DIVISION.

Swansea, 3; Southampton, 1.

[REUTER'E AMERICAN SERVICE.]

ITALY AND AMERICA. SENATOR REED AND HER DEBT

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TO D.Š.

WASHINGTON, March 30th. "Italy owes her very life to us, and Bain and France, but our obligation to Italy is washed out by the blood of American soldiers," asserted Mr. Reed in the Senate, pleading delay in the final settlement of the Italian Debt at least until the Disarmament Conference revealed Italy's attitude to world peace.

Mr. Reed finally submitted a resolution requiring the Foreign Relations Com

Replying to an enquiry Wu Pei Fu expressed the opinion that the Boxer Fonds would be most usefully employed in the construction of railways. The revenue from railways could later be devoted to education.

1926.

BOILING OPIUM IN 1. AND E

LABORATORY

REMARKABLE CHARGE AGAINST "GOVERNMENT COOLIE:

SENT TO GAOL FOR OFFENCE.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. PROHIBITED AT SWATOW.

The Swatow: authorities pursue, thair 'policy of requiring the abandonment of all religious instruction and worship, whether compulsory or voluntary, in all schools, says the NC. Daily News Corte- spondent at that port. This is a policy Before Mr. R.. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday, a Chinese which, so far as we know, is not being followed, in Canton, and has not the coolie, who was also a laboratory attend- sanction of the Canton Government, but ant in the employ of the acting Monopoly it is being enforced nevertheless. None Analyst (Mr. O. F. Lubatti) was charged of the schools under the English Presby-Wish being it passession of two qua terian Mission have attempted to re-open

tities of illicis, opium (8 taels and 7.3 tacls),

Mr. M, W. Lo who appeared for the defence, said that he had only just been instructed, and was not sure whether be was prepared to go on with the case or

His Worship replied that the caso had been put over from the previous day.

-to have done so would simply have brought down on them the same threats. of violence under which they had to close last autumn. Their Theological College, being small in numbers, has migrated for the time to the more peaceful alims of not. Chuanchow in the Fukien provincę. Their Anglo Chinese College buildings are in the hands of the thieves who hars stolen them who are so confident of holding them that they have opened there for the new terms, with about half the numbers that they had last term, and very few among them original Anglo- Chinese students at all. -

The purely Chinese Church schools have for the most part submitted to the powers that be, and cancelled religion from their programme, except on Sun days, when they are graciously allowed to have voluntary religious, worship and lessons, but the pupils who go to church must not go in a body, but as individuals. One of these schools which has long been a centre of a violent anti-foreign The Mission this evening is dining spirit, has now shown its superiority to with Wu Pei Fu

the others by appointing as its principal a leading official of the Confucianist Society, who inaugurated his régime by compelling all the pupils, of whom the majority belong to the Church, to bow before the picture of Confucius. Per

To-morrow it has dinner at the British Consulate; on Wednesday there is tio, with Chen Chia Mac and Wo Chaeg in the Yamen; on Thursday it is dining with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and on Saturday with the British Chamber.

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Mr. Lo: I am propared to go on if you would allow me to have few words with my client.

His Worship agreed to this, but in timated that he would hear the evidence. of the prosecution firs. The defendant had already pleaded not guilty on his own account when charged on Monday.

DETECTED BY SMELL. Chief Preventive Officer S. J. Clarke said that he was sitting in his office at the Import and Export Department at 10.45 am. on Sunday when he detected

a smell of opium being boiled somewhere close at hand. Entering Mr. Lubatti'a laboratory, witness saw defendant whom be recognised as a coolie employed by the Monopoly Analyst, boiling opium over a Bunsen burner Asked what he was doing, the man replied that he was. making distilled water Witness felt the stills and found them cold. If the man had been making distilled water they

haps this development will help the would have been warm. Witness left church realize that there are limits be the laboratory to call a Chinese Revenue yond which compromise cannot go. A Officer and on returning found defend. The Mission starts this morging with little more outspoken protest and less ant washing the back of the bowl while

rangements.

M. Raoul Peret's revised financial pro-mitted to investigate Italy's ability to posals, it is estimated, will leave a budget pay also, the extent and terms of private a preliminary meeting to discuss ar- American loans to Italy and Italian balance with excess revenue of 47,000,000 francs.M. Peret retains the Turnover expenditure on propaganda. Tax, but as a concession to his left up- ponents excludes retailers.

The Finance Committee approved this compromise, but approval does not entail adoption in the Chambér. M. Peret pre- dicts heavy depreciation of the frame if

It is learned that the operation on

the measures are not voted in two or the Prince of Wales, which consisted of three days, and adds the Government will an incision of the ear drum, was com- not intervened in the Exchange because pletely successful in its object of giving relief to the patient. It is expected that the depreciation is due to psychological His Royal Highness will remain in bed for some days. This will entail the can- cellation of his immediate engagements and will probably modify his plans for visiting the Continent next month. It

factors.

(THROUGH, REUTER'S AGENCY.]

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is hoped, however, that he will still be FRENCH WARS IN MOROCCO

able to carry out his visit, though it may

be at a later date than anticipated. In medical circles it is stated that ear trouble traceable to influenza has been " rather common during the winter. The Prince's trouble is described by his doctor aan. sequel to influenza.

ĮTHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Princess Victoria, the King's sister, is suffering from influenza! pneumonis, and her condition causes some anxiety. LATER.

A bulletin says the strength of Princess -Victoria is maintained. There is no

extension of the mischief in the chest.

THE ELECTRICITY BILL.

CONSERVATIVE OPPOSITION TO THE MEASURE..

AND SYRIA.

GOVERNMENT DEFEATED ON

ESTIMATES.

PARIS, March 29th.

The Government was defeated in thi Chamber by 208 votes to 288, on a Socialist motion for the reduction of the estimates for the Moroccan and Syrian campaigns, az a protest against their continuation. It was not, however, a vote of-confidence.

WAR DEBTS.

TREASURY'S PLAN TO MEET: AMERICAN CLAIMS.

WASHINGTON, March 30th.

WITHDRAWAL:

LONDON, March 30th, The Times Rigs correspondent with- draws his announcement, cabled yester day, to the effect that M. Ivanoff is relinquishing the managership of the Chinese Eastern Railway.

FINE

PEAK CLUB DISPLAY.

PROGRAMME BY STUDENTS

LAST NIGHT.

The Treasury's plan to meet immediate- ly the claims of American citizens sgainst Germany amounting to $180,000,000 and to trust to refunding by the collection of German reparations, is em bodied in a Bill submitted to Congress, "providing a complete settlement of all var claims between Germany and the United States, including the return of the Peak Club last night, the property to German nationals, held by students gave a very fine exhibition of dancing and singing, under the direction of Mrs. Stark. The hall was well packed by pupils and friends and стету item was well applauded.

the Alien Property Custodian.

MEXICO'S ALIEN LAND LAW.

GOVERNMENT PROMULGATES

REGULATIONE.

MEXICO Orr, March 29th.

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Mrs. Stark at the conclusion of the concert, thanked Mrs. E. J. Bullock for

providing flowers and fancy costumes,

School for the assistance they gave in and also thanked the staff of the Peak

making the show the success it undoubtly

The Foreign Offics bas promulgated regulations. governing the alien land law. that negotiations at Mexico City between message dated Saturday last stated représentatives of the leading oil can panies and the Mexican Government with reference to modifications in the regula | was: tion of oil fields had broken down, Dis agreement arosa owing to the oil repre sentatives inability to accept clause TRON AND COAL NOT AFFECTED concerning lands held before 1917. It was expected that the Government would promulgate regulations and promise to meet the companież objection in sub- sequent negotiations. J

STEEL RAILS ONLY. **

BY AGREEMENT. O

LONDON, March 29th.

LONDON, March 9th.

In the House of Commons,” answering Col the Rt. Hon. W. W. Ashley, în questions, Sir Herbert Samuel said that moving the second reading of the Elec he was not aware there had been any tricity Bill, elaborated the scheme as developments in the negotiations for an outlined by the Prince Minister at international understanding in respect Birmingham, and added that part of the of the operations of the iron and coal scheme provided for the standardisation industry, except in respect of steel rails of frequency. He pointed out that only as regards which he understood that in one-third of Britain was reasonably sup agreement similar to the pre-war one had plied with electricity." In appealing to been re-established, the Conservatives he said the Govern ment had endeavoured to carry out the principle that it was not a Government's business to manage or operats, but only AMERICAN COMPANY'S PROJECT to co-ordinate control

IN CANADA

Mr. William Graham moved the Labour amendment for the rejection of

NEW SULPHITE MILL.

LONDON, March 29th

the Bill, urging that cheap supply was A message from St. John (New best' secured by a State system.

foundland) states that the International Mr. Dennis Ferbert, leader of the Con- Paper Company of New York, one of servative group opposed the measure, and the largest paper-making concerns in said a volume of Conservative criticism American, is acquiring a large forest was poured out including a belief that area on the north const with the object the credits requiring Government guar- of establishing & sulphite mill.

antee would far exceed the estimated £331 millions. The allegation, "was, made

that a monopoly worn than nationalisa tion would be created.

defeat,

There is no danger of a Government

THE FALLING FRANC.

LONDON, March 29th

A new low Franc record has been innde, the rate dropping to 149.

meek submission might be the wiser

more

course for the church; in these days, and opium matter, such as he had soen be. would certainly be the more admirable.fore, had been transferred into a bottle The schools of the American Baptist standing on the sink. Witness locked the Mission seem so far to have been allowed.

liberty than others; they are laboratory door, with a key obtained from separated from Swatow by a mile of

the defendant, gave him in charge of water, which is frequently. far from placid, and so are less exposed to the the police and placed the opium in the crude forms of intimidation by which the authorities carry out their policies. The strong room, On the following day," schools of the Adventist Mission have witness made a further search of the Laboratory and found 7.3 taels of opium in a pot on the mantlepiece.

not reopened.

BIG ARMS SEIZURE AT SHANGHAI PISTOLS AND AMMUNITION "ON ITALIAN SHIP.

The Customs Authorities at Shanghai last week made another important seizure

ANALYST & EVIDENCE.

The Acting Monopoly Analyst (Mr. Lubatti) said that defendant was employ: ed as his office coolie and laboratory attendant. When witness scarched the laboratory he found, under & five grate, three bottles of opium, containing shout one and a third pints, and this could be used for boiling up into prepared opium.

of arms and ammunition. The Italian & Fenezia recently arrived in Shanghai after calling at Hamburg on the way out, went on to Japan and had returned. When Customs officers searched her on her second visit to Shanghai they, found 63 Mauser pistols and 10,000 rounds of Witness was of opinion that defendant ammunition. The disproportionate amount

would have the opportunity of helping of the ammunition in relation to the num- ber of pistols has led the Customs people himself to samples sent for analysis. to speculation as to whether overed. There were signs of the chemical by be more pistols as yet undiscovered, or

ashore. whether some previously were smuggled which Government opium is detected Unfortunately, it has not been found having been used on Sunday while the possible to connect anyone with the run- ning of this illicit cargo and no arrests laboratory was closed. have been made.

JAPAN.

FOR A LEG INJURY, 1 Mr. Lo, after consulting defendant,

The programmé comprised *-- Baitations "A Faerie Fair"; Dances, Clog Dance, Ace of Diamonds, Cochin China, Boags, French Nursery Rhymes; FIRST ENGLISHMAN TO VISIT entored a plea of guilty. Recitation, The Fairy Carpet; Dance, Jack Frost and the Bun Fairies; Recita tion, French Verses; English Folk Bonga; Dances, The Shoe Maker, I See You, Finger Polka Recitation, The Rabbit Dance, Crinoline Dance: Becitations, The NEW LOW RECORDS ON NEW Daffodil Wo-oo-ow; Song and Dance,

Fairy Tailor. YORK EXCHANGE.

STOCK SLUMP.

New Yoxx, March 29th....

Another heavy wave of selling orders

has swept the stock markets, and fifty KING FUAD TO VISIT ENGLAND.

· RAILS AND 0113.

Mr. -Lindself said it was rather i serious case for a man in defendant's position.

A MEMORIAL TO WILL ADAMS.

Attention is drawn in recent London papers to the absence of any permanent Mr. Lo said the amount of opium was record of the first Englishman to visit not very great and the object in the Japan-Will Adamé, Mar

He was born at Gillingham, Kent, in man's mind was to prepared it to use 1564. In 1508 he hired himself as pilot-an

major to a Dutch fleet of ave sailing ships, as something for an injury to his leg. and after many hardships reached Japan "A search was made of the man's bourg

in 1600

He was imprisoned as an adventurer by and nothing was found to show that he the Shogun, Iyéyau, but subsequently was doing it for the purpose of selling released, and was received into favour by

issues have been carried to new low levels. The United States Steal Corpora- BUCKINGHAM PÁLACE GUEST OF tion stock broke at 118), Generel motors at 113, and Hudson Motors" at 771.

THE KING. There is little to account for the move King Fund of Egypt bas accepted an the Emperor, for whom he built two good opium. The man had been in the Gor- ment except the calling in of about invitation from King George to rleit

erament, service for 11 years and bad a $15,000,000 on the bank loan.

In 1605 he applied to the Emperor for base England during the summer. He will permission to return to England to visit clean record.

probably active in London in June bis wife and family at Gillingham. Each Laran. King Fuad has been nazions to visit time he was refused permission, as the

Chief Proventive Officer Clarke said he "London for several years, but the pohtical Emperor thought it desirable to run, no had always found the defendant to be

situation, in Egypt has always prevented risk of losing his English instructor: He an arrangements from being made thereupon married Japanese lady In very good coolie, While on his i state visit in June hill 1820 be died at Hirado and was buried at His Worship said that in his opinion probably stay at Buckingham Palace as Hemimurs, a mile from Yokosuka the guest of the King. Alterwards he⠀⠀ It is now proposed to erect a memorial the case was made more serious by reason will move into private residence for his in the church or churchyard at Gilling unofficial visit. One of his Erst desires" ham, and, if funds allow to pay for will doubtles be to see the collections of stone with an English inscription to be ancient Egyptian Telics in London. His erected at Hemimura. A committee bas own collection is one of the finest in the already been formed, and mbscriptions

were being solicited.

There was a further collapse in security prices in the last hour, sud, as a result, over two hundred desnes crashed to new low levels for the year,yelmetlenke

Rails and oils, which had previously offered a stubborn resistance to selling pressure, were finally engulfed. This is regarded as indicating a temporary withdrawal of banking support for those

The market closed weak, the total sales far the day amounting to $9,701,600,

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of the fact that the defendant was in the Government service.

Defendant was sentenced months hard labour.