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THE "RUSSIAN MONEY."

INTERFERENCE WITH BRITISH INTERNAL AFFAIRS.

NOTE SENT TO SOVIET.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}

LONDON, June 10th.

In the House of Commons, in answer to questions, Sir William Joyasun Hicks said that the Foreign Office was satisfed that the Russian Government had sent money to Britain for the purpose of the general strike. (Ministerit cheers.)

Mr. Ramany MacDonald pointed out that the strike leaders had refused that

money..

Sir W. Joyason Hicks continued that

the money

was sent to the Miners' Federation by kome very closely co- related bodies in Russin comprising the Soviet Government, the Third Interna tional and other organisations, though he had not yet established that the Soviet Government itself had directly sent money.

(BRITISH WIRELESS. SERVICH) GOVERNMENT CONSIDERING QUESTION.

Krast, June 10th.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, BATURDAY,

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. BRAZILIAN DELEGATE LODGES

HESIGNATION::

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

GENEVA, June 10th.

The Brazilian delegate, M. Mello Franco, bas lodged Brazil's resignation from the League Council. This does not imply that Brazil ceases her membership of the Leaguë.

SALT REVENUES.

DAILY TELEGRAPH” AND

SEIZURES. **** "EVERY RIGHT OF FOREIGNERS INVOLVED,"

SA

JUNE 12TH,

1926

LOAN TO MARSHAL WU? MALICIOUS. REPORTS OF BRITISH POLICY IN CHINA.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

LONDON, June 10th. That the British Chamber of Commerce at Hankow had discussed the question of a loan to Wu Pei Fu, was sug- granting gested by Mr. C. P. Trevelyan in the House of Commons.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 10th. Commenting on Mr. Lecker Lampson's reply, the Daily Telegraph - ia

Mr. Locker Lampson in reply, said that The Spanish delegate has declared that editorial states that he did not mention no such report had, been received in con- Spain will not participate in any Coan. the amount in the Bank Reserve is connection with the Hankow Chamber of eil elections until she obtains a per-siderably less than one year's interest, Commerce or any other British body or firm. He was glad to take that opportu- nity of reminding Mr. Trevelyan that the policy of His Majesty's Government in China was one of non-intervention, and "notwithstanding malicious and irrespon sible reports to the contrary, no financial

mancut scat.

THE BRAZILIAN VIEW.

and there pow remains no other security than the British and French 1903, and the Crisp-Hukaang 1913 Reorganisation Loan. -

M. Mollo Franco, in resigning Brazil's seat on the Council, said the question of

Every European in China realises that withdrawal from the League would be reserved until the September session of when the last salt revenues are confiscate the Council. He pointed out that Southed the turn of the Customs adminis American States constituted one-third of tration will come next unless effective the members of the League, and em- steps are taken to redress the position. phasised Brazil's claim for a permanent It is obvious that the whole matter of seat on the Council, although Brazil never European prestige in China and the pro claimed to represent al! the Latin-servation of every right of foreigners, American States.

including personal security, is involved if barefaced repudiation of pledges is possible in a Treaty Port where means are available to insist upon the obaer- vance of international law. There is no

FUR WORKERS' STRIKE STILL NO SETTLEMENT IN U.8. *DISPUTE.

NEW Toax, June 10th. The strike of 10,000 fur workers, which had lasted 18 weeks has been settled, and work will be resumed on Monday.

A DEADLOCK.

Now Yox, June 11th. A last moment deadlock has occurred

SHIP'S CREW'S MODESTY.

EXAMINATION. REFUSE TO STRIP FOR SECOND

FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

[TEROUGH SICTER'S AGENOT.]

OHENGTU OUTRAGE.

LADY'S HEAD OUT OFF WITH

SWORD.

ASSAILANT SHOT DOWN.

PKIING, June 11th.

in the furworkers" strike, owing to the Unions insisting that the workers who

rage, a Consular report states that" the ecclie who attacked Mrs. Sibley was returned to work during the strike should. In connection with the Chengtu out- be" disciplined."

Armed with a heavy sword with which be severed her head from her body.

The murderer was mortally shot by some soldiers, and died soon, afterwards New Yong, June 10th.

The previous report from Shanghai - Members of the crew of the s.8. Paris

dated June 9th stated:A. message from Chengtu dated June 7th says that a Chinese party or individual leader.

cause, after the usual medical examinars. Sihley, wife of the Canadian Metho or other support had been extended to have generally refused shore leave be

was murdered on the streets of Chengti pase no reason to believe that any tion at the quarantine station, they were dist Missionary stationed at Junghsien, this morning. The assailant attacked her British firma have entered into transnecalled op to submit to another examina-

The police, after a tion at the pier. It is understood that with a big knife. tions conflicting with this policy.".

the liner's officers backed them up and chase, captured the murderer, but it

is not yet clear who he is] LONDON, June 10th.

only thirty, out of 743 on the ship's re- In the House of Commons, Mr. Locker-gister, who acted in ignorance of their Lampson replied negatively to a question comrades action, underwent the second as to whether His Majesty's Government examination. was entering into diplomatic relations

The imposition of a second examina- with Chang Tao Lin or any other heads tion began a fortnight ago and bas of the rival factions in Peking on caused much dissatisfaction among the

IGNORING RIVAL FACTIONS.

The President of the Council expressed painful surprise, and tributed the import ant political role of Brazil, especially as The Home Secretary was asked in the regards the institution of arbitration is House of Commons what was the attitude settling disputes between the Latin of the Government towards the contribu: American States. He hoped the separa- be re-established apart from the by no round that they represent the de facto crews of foreign vessels, who threaten

tions made to the funds of the Miners' Federation by the Russian Government.

tion would not be definite, and with Sir Austen Chamberlain derived the consola- tion that nothing irreparable was done. Others urged M. France to use his in Auence and persuade Brazil to reconsider

ber decision."

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SPAIN'S HELPFUL ACTION.

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reason why the Fowers' rights should not

means evident necessity of continuing an utterly discredited and dangerous. policy of submission and inaction, af. which the keeping up of the tragic fares of the Tariff Conference is only one

aspect.

Government."

EX-RULERS' PROPERTY..

the

- COMPENSATION QUESTION IN ** THE REICHSTAG.

BERLIN, June 10th..

to take up the matter with their Labour Unions. Representations will also be made by Consuls here and Embassies and Legations at Washington.

QUESTION CY MODESTY.

LATER.

The objection by the crew of the s.. In the Reichstag in submitting a Com Paris to a second examination is based promise Bill on the question of the pro-

SEQUEL TO PIRACY, TWO CHINESE ARRESTED IN

MACAO.

Two Chinese, alleged to be connected with a piracy perpetrated at Lapsapmi last month, have been arrested in Macao and are being brought back to Hongkong to await trial.

The piracy was committed on a Cheung-... · chau fishing boat, and six of the crew were murdered. Cae man only escaped," and he made his way back to the Colony, to the and reported the occurrence police.

Sir William Joynson licks, replying, said that members of the Russian Soviet Government had, during the last two years, made repeated public declamations intimating their desire. and intention to interfere with the economic affairs of Great Britain. They had made known

At a meeting of the League Council,

perty of the ex-rulers, Chancellor Marr on the fact that they have to strip and declared that the demand for confiscation they declare they are humiliated at the "their intention to take sides, both in the the Spanish representative. announced general strike and in the stoppage of the that Spain would ratify the amendment

without compensation was against the idea of nude examinations. to Article 4 of the Covenant of the

principles of the legal state and against like one large family aboard this ship. His Majesty's Government the Constitution conferring on all citizens. There are fathers, sons and cousins.from the boat in their possession,

Think how embarrassing it would be for despatch from Russia of considerable League relating to the re-glection and sums of money amounting to some hun rotation of non-permanent members of was, however, considering further steps | equal rights. He added that if the plebis different members of one family to strip

coat mines. He had been informed in a

dreds of thousands of pounds being sent, firstly, for the purposes of the general strike, and, secondly, for the purposes of the Miners' Federation. The whole ques-

tion was one of much importance and it was now being considered by the British Government. He promised a statement on the subject next Thursday.

the Council.

Sir Austen Chamberlain congratulated the Spanish Government and said the announcement would be received, with great satisfaction and appreciation.

Spain's action completes the required ratifications and the, amendment is thus operative.

of South American States, announced Brazil's re- signation from the Council and also has telegraphed to all South American States not belonging to the League notifying Brazil resolve not to take further in- terest in the League.

diplomatic representatives

THE COLL DEADLOCK.

HEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] Questions were asked by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and by Lord Henry Cavendish TO TAKE NO FURTHER INTEREST IN LEAGUE

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 11th. Bentinck (Conservative) as to what action the Government proposed to take in View The Foreign Minister, at a meeting of of the failure of Tuesday's conversations between the miners and coalowners,

The Premier replied that the task of making effective the recommendations of the Coal Commission must rest primarily and mainly with the coal industry itself, but the Government, although their proposals had been rejected by owners and miners, were the tinuing the preparation of legislative and administrative measures indicat He was not in ed in those proposals.

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a position to make a further statement at the moment. Next Tuesday would be Bet aside for a discussion on the whole mining question in whatever form Mr. Ramsay MacDonald might desire it should take.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.} NOTE TO RUSSIA.

UNJUSTIFIABLE INTERFERENCE WITH

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KRAZIL'S, DESIRE.

BUENOS AIRES, June 10th. M. Alvarez, the new Brazilian Am- bassador, interviewed on arrival, has denied the assertion that Brazil wished to, assume continental supremity, Her move to obtain a seat on the League Council was solely due to her ambition to see some South American Power re- presented there.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] AFRICAN TRAIN DISASTER.

SCENES OF TERROR: SPLENDID RESCUE WORK."

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CAPE TOWN, June 10th.

A previous cable stated:-In the House of Commons, replying to the Hon. C. Rhys, Mr. Locker Lampson said that the action of the military officers at Tientsin as regards the Salt Duties was flagrant breach of the Loan Agreement Protests had so far been unavailing, owing to the absence of a Centrul ernment.

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and run about naked together."

"We are

The French Embassy in Washington is trying to solve the problem by reconeil-

to ensure respect for international agree- ments. He pointed out that the existence cite resulted in a negative the Govern of the reserve in the Group Banks, whichment would do its utmost to reach a might be drawn on the service of the loans involved, fortunately gave them settlement in the spirit of the Compro-

Medical Regulations. Meanwhile, the to meet the crisis. Instructions were the consequences if it was impossible foring the men's modesty with the Port- time to consider the means to be taken mise Bill. He would not hesitate to take being sent to His Majesty's Minister in

crew of another French boat which has Peking with a view to the protection of the Reichstag to reach an agreement. the legitimate interests of His Majesty's subjecta Replying to a supplementary question, Mr. Locker Lampson said he thought the instructions to the British Minister were adequate, and he explain

the English banks.] ed that by the Reserve Banks be meant

{BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] EMPIRE FOODSTUFFS. ENCOURAGING HOME CONSUMP-

TION OF FRUIT.

RUGBY, June 10th. The third report of the Imperial

Economic Committee contains a

number

of interesting facts and recommendations with reference to the consumption of Empire fruit in this country.

The outstanding features of the Com mittee's labours is the setting up of an Empire Marketing Board whose duties will be to carry out the recommendations of the Committee and to spend the £1,000,000 a year which Parliament bas voted to assist the marketing of Empire

NIAGARA FALLS.

A Centre Deputy on behalf of the Government Parties, approved of the Bill arrived have submitted to the examina.

The Socialist, Herr Muellen, attacked tion without do President Hindenburg regarding his re- sent letter opposing expropriation with. out compensation, saying that Hinden. burg, had been guilty of unconstitutional partizanship.

Chancellor Marx did not admit that President Hindenburg had violated his constitutional position, but this attitude was not shared by all-the Government parties, including the Centrists, of which

Dr. Marx is the Chairman.

. SCENIC BEAUTY TO BE - PROTECTED.

It is stated that the two arrested men were found to have some property stolen

VETERAN RIVERBOAT SKIPPER. RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN EBENEZER JONES.

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OLD PIRACY "RECALLED. Captain Ebenezer Jones, one of the veteran river boat skippers, who has captained the s.. Ko Chow for the last nine years is leaving for Home on re tirement by the ; Khyber to-day.

In 1917, while the Ko Chew was on her way from Doshing to Hongkong the vessel was pirated and Capt. Jones was badly wounded and permanently lost the

As a recognition of, his bravery on this occasion the Govern ment presented him with a cheque for $1,000.

OTTAWA, June 10th. In the Commons, the Minister for the Interior announced that the Canadian-sight of one eye, American Governments had arranged a joint investigation regarding the pre- servation of the scenic beauty of the Niagara Falla by a Board comprising

The Compromise Bill was finally refer- two Canadias and two Americans. ·

Judicial Committee. red to

MEHMED VI'S “SUICIDE." TURKISH COLONEL ARRESTED ON HOMICIDE CHARGE.

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TACNA-ARICA DISPUTE. THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF A PLEBISCITE.

WASHINGTON, June 10th. The Tacna-Arica disputs may be brought up for settlement, President Coolidge arbitrating, as the result of a report by the American representative that a plebiscite is impossible owing to Child's failure to provide guarantees for Peruvian voters. -

SAN REMO, June 10th. Colonel Zeky Bey, dide de Camp to the late Mehmed the Sixth has been arrested on a charge of the premediated homicide foodstuffs The Committee point out

of Rechad Pasha, the Sultan's physician, that the supply of fruit to this country who was found dead with a bullet in is a trade of great magnitude and value, is rain in March, 1924. It was then de-

It is understood the State Department death of the Sultan revelations have been More than three-quarters of the fruit im-sided as a case of suicide, but since the

is still negotiating a basis of partition ports are derived from "foreign countries made by persons in the suite, and the

Turkish Consul at Genoa has informed between Chile, Pera and Bolivia, the Italian authorities.

The rain involved in the railway disaster was an express from Cape Town BRITISH AFFAIRS,

Claremont, conveying citizens to LONDON, June 11th.

the day's and less than our-quarter from the over- suburban homes at the close

the deliberate seas Empire. It is It is understood that "the British work, when the coupling of the train Government has sent the Soviet Govern- broke on the bridge at the entrance to

Salt River. The rear part was derailed opinion of the Committee, that the ment a Note protesting against the Soviet and jolted its way into the station, pre- greater part of the fruit now derived Government offering the Trade Unionsenting a terrifying spectacle as two

LATER.

Congress money during the General coaches were canght by the pillars of the from foreign countries might at no verybas.beeri postponed, as the Sultan was

Britain.

Seals have

DISARMAMENT. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ADJOURNED.

A DENT INCUBUS, The departure to Damascus of the body of Sultan Mehmed fixed for June 16th bridge and the compartments splintered. distant date, be obtained from British indebted for 200,000 lire. Strike, which is regarded as unjustifiable Many workmen on the platform immed interference with the internal affairs of iately rendered first-aid, amid scenes of sources overseas. The result of such ex-teen affixed to the house.

terror, pending the arrival of expert pansion of markets in the Home country help. Splendid rescue work was done and the injured were rapidly hurried to for Empire fruit would be seen in the All except one, are corresponding growth of British overseas three hospitals. doing well.

markets for goods manufactured by the HUNGARY AND THE LEAGUE. Home country. The Committee consider. MR. JEREMIAH EMITH'S FUNC TIONS TO CEASE?

GENEVA, June 10th." The League of Nations Council has adopted the report of the Committee on

TERRIBLE SEA STORM. HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE OFF VALPARAISO.

VALPARAISO, June 11th.- A violent storm last night caused havoc to shipping tid strewed the coast with debris. Four ships went ashore, and are totally wrecked, one of which sank. Four tags were damaged and three others and many lighters were sunk...

The loss of life was extensive. Damage ashore is also reported.

"FRENCH FLIGHT. PELLETIER D'OISY'S SECOND ATTEMPT.

PAZIE, Jano

11th.

D'Oisy left to-day on his renewed attempt to By to Tokyo vis Russia and

Siberia

GENEVA, June 10th

OBITUARY. JUDGE DOLE.

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The vessel was also fired on in the back, reach on the Canton river last

year.

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Capt. Joze is of Welsh nationality and his home is now in Birkenhead. He was a keen member of the Hongkong Cymdeithas Dewi Sant.

THREE-PARTY SYSTEM.

PORTIONAL REPRESENTATION. « BIR. PHILIP SNOWDEN AND PRO.

The Right Hon. Philip Snowden, M.P., speaking at a meeting held under the auspices of the proportional Representa- tion Society, said: "I think we are in for a considerable time in this country for the three-party system, and it is likely, therefore, whether we have pro-. portional representation or continue un- der the present system, that you may in the next twenty years have many-Par- liaments where there will be no party sufficiently strong to take office depending upon the support of its own party alone." Under proportional representa tion in the present Parliament the bers instead of 382, the Labour party 192. Unionist party would have had 201 mem-- instead of 142, and the Liberals 105 in- stend of forty-four. He did not want an electoral system which resulted in such unfair anomalies as that.. They used to

ed how the fruit industries of the Em- journed the consideration of the report and became a member of the Legislature talk about one man one vote. What they

pire could best be developed and one policy which seemed to be immediately available was that which they had des cribed in their first report as the policy

The League of Nations Council has ad- of the Preparatory Committee of the Dis. armament Commission until September.

(REUTEE'S AMERICAN SERVICE.] DEPORTATION ORDERED.

HONOLULU, June 10th. The death is announced of Judge Dole, the famous Hawaiian leader.

Judge Sanford Ballard Dole, who was 69 years of age, was born in the Hawaiian Islands, being the son of an American missionary. After his education in America and the study of law at Boston, he engaged in legal practice in Honolulu

wanted was one man one value. I He became the leader of the reform move-

think," said Mr. Snowden, it wa ment in 1887, in which year also he was made a judge of the Supreme Court. In thought more of the things that unite us and less of the things that divide us 1883 he was placed at the head of the pro visional government and was President of we should get on a great deal better the Republic of Hawaii from 1994 until than we do. I think we will have to find the largest measure of common agree. 1800. When President Cleveland, in 1993, through Minister Willis, demanded that ment. Recent political history will drive ho should relinquish to Queen Lilliuck parties to co-operate in Parliament upon measures upon which they can agree, lam her constitutional authority he re knowing it would be no electoral disad plied, denying President Cleveland's right- vantage to them in the constituencies." M. Dubois, chairman of the Committee, firstly, the organization of producers

Mr. Samuel Roberts, M.P., speaking as pointed out that Mr. Smith's departure

the deportation of a Canadian doctor, strong advocate of the annexation of

Conservative, said he believed that pro- from Hungary did not mean the end of within the Empire and, secondly, on the The Mexican authorities have ordered to interfere in the matter. He was a

portional representation would give Par League control in respect of the balance mobilisation of consumers in the Home named William Cole, who has been pracHawaii by the United States and visited tising at Torreon for 16 years Cole ap- the latter country to urge that cause. of the Reconstruction Loan, amounting" to 83,000,000 gold crowns and the recountry. In regard to the marketing of peared in the local Court, and secured When the islands were annexed by the lament a larger sense of stability. In venues assigned to the service of the fruit, the Empire Marketing Board will stay of execution for 72 hours. The United States in 1000 he was appointed Germany the effect of proportional re- loan, but the abolition of centrol over.

graphed to the British. Minister here, Territory. He has been U.S. District in the hands of the Centre parties, which the Budget M. Bethlen expressed the organise and operate a campaign of British Vice-Consul at Torreon has tele the first Governor of the new Hawaiian presentation had been to leave the power gratitude of the Hungarian people for publicity, provide an intelligence service drawing attention to the case and assur Judge ever since. He was one of the bad carried forward a steadying policy the effort resulting in sucessful financial and undertake the direction, co-ording ing him that Cole is an honourable man, Commission appointed by President that had been a big influence in main-

lation concerning the islands. reconstruction in the short space of 21tion and assistance of research both in and declaring that the deportation order McKinley to recommend to Congress legis taining European peace during recent

the Home country and overseas,

should be revoked.

the Financial Reconstruction of Hun- of developing voluntary preference on gary, recommending the cessation of the the part of the consumer. This policy, functions of Mr. Jeremiah Smith from

it is recommended, should be based on, July 1st

years.

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MEXICAN AUTHORITIES AND CANADIAN DOCTOR.

MEXICAN CITY," June 10th.

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