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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19th,

THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

REUTER'S TIMELY COMMENT ON THE MILITARY SITUATION.

SOUTHERNERS ADVANCE NONE TOO CERTAIN.

BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE UNCHANGED.

WILLING TO NEGOTIATE: NOT PREPARED TO SUBMIT TO VIOLENCE,

HANKOW QUIET: CHANGSHA IN A FERMENT.

Renter's comment on the military altuation in China is opportune, as it is certainly being taken too much for granted that the Cantonese will continua to advance. As is pointed out, not only have thoy st strong opposition in Ban Ohnan Fang and Wu Pet Fu bat. Chang, Tso Lin has not yet entered the arena. He commands the Fengtien Army, which foreign military authorities declare is the best military machine in China.'? This may not be saying much, but still it. may be enough to give "pause to overmuch certainty with regard to Cantonese military prowess.

The British Government's, attitude with regard to China is unchanged. They are still willing to negotiate but they kis timate that they are not prepared to surrender to vio- lance or threats of violence," no matter how blatantly Bolshevistic the threats may be

Hankow is stated to be very quiet," but evidently there still continues to be considerable farmant in Changsha,

The gravity with which the so-called Belgian Concession at Tientala has been "handed over" to the so-called Chiness Government is ludicrous when it is bome in mind that the "territory" in question comprises a few acres and that, at the present moment, it has not only not a single Belgian re- sident but not even a single foreign resident. It is populated solely by Chinese; and Reuter aptly describes the wretched place as a funk-hole" for Chinese political refugees. (THROUGH RZUTKE'S AGENCY.}

THE CANTONESE ADVANCE NONE TOO CERTAIN.

FENGTIEN TROOPS BETTER EQUIPPED.

SUN AND WU HOLDING THEIR OWN, AT PRESENT.

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(EARLIER TELEGRAMS.] *(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] Hankow's Unique Sitnation.”.

HANKOW, January 15th. Except that the British banks and hongs still remain "closed and that squads of Chinese soldiers are patrolling the Concession, there is little outward indication of the unique situation existing at Han- kow.

Mr. O'Malley and Mr. Chen have so far had only one meeting, which PEKING, Jan. 18th..

was on Wednesday, lasting for two "Most of the

hours, when the background of from the present situation was discussed. abroad on the Chinese situation The air has somewhat cleared. The appear to take for granted that the general situation remains unchang Nationalists are certain to continused to-day. There are occasional

processions in the British Cances- aion which, however, is very quiet

[NAVY WIRELESS NEWS.] American Ships Commandeered.

transports. The incidert has been the subject of negotiations and it is probable that the vessels will be banded back.

A big anti-British demonstration passed off without incident.

to advance and will soon control Shanghai and probably all China. This is by no means certain. Sun Chuan Fang and Wa Pei Fu are

ICHANG, January 17th. at least holding their own against Chinese troops have commandeer. the South at present, while Changed some American ships to nae as Tao Lin has not yet entered the fray. Foreign military officials all state that Chang Tao Lin possesses much the best military machine" in China. His troops are superior to the Cantonese in numbers, muni-

CHANGSHA, January 17th. tions, training, equipment and staff

Over two hundred thousand are organisation. Hence, if the clash cetimated to have taken part in a comes, Chang Tao Lin can easily hage anti-British demonstration defeat the Nationalists unless his. It passed off without meideat, but men are disaffected by Bolshevist it is feared that a food boycott will money, Wu Pei Fu is still embar-be started shortly. rassed by the dialoyality of his sub- ordinates,

and unless he can speedily advance southwards, the

cipate. The Fengtien military off cials claim that if they launch an attack they can capture Hankow within a month.

At Hunan's Capital.

The British Admiral.

HANKOW, January 17th.

EARTHQUAKE IN TOKYO.

SHARP SHOCKS BUT NO DAMAGE.

[ZKHOUGH REUTER'S AGENCE

Torre, Jan. 18th. There was a sharp earthquake this moraing, the heaviest, shock being in the northern districts of Tokyo where alocks stopped and some old

PRICE OF BRITISH INTERNATIONAL

DOMESTIC COAL:

EFFECT ON THE COST OF LIVING.

Ruper Jan. 18th.

TELEGRAPH CONFERENCE.

WHAT THE LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS FORMULATED.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

1927.

U.S. NAVY.

1

PROVISION. FOR THREE ADDITIONAL LIGHT CRUISERS.

JON AMERICAN SERVICE}

CHARLIE CHAPLINS

CONJUGAL AFFAIRS.

WIFE'S DIVORCE PETITION.

TEMPORARY ALIMONY AND LAWYER'S FEES GRANTED.

(THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE,}

The fall in the price of domestic

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18th, The provision for beginning coal, following. the return to work

the construction of three addi- reflected in the reduction of the of the minerain Great Britain, is

RUGBY, Jan. 18th. The London Chamber of Comfeated in the House of Representa tional light cruisers, which was de- cost of living during December. On merce has formulated a demand tives on the 8th instans has now walls collapsed, but there was noJanuary lat, it was approximately that the International Telegraph The Central Observatory stated that { 1914, compared with 79 per cent.. and that regulations originally in-

73 per cent above the level of July, Conference should be remodeled priation's Ball by the Senate Com-Chaplin, are being freely ventilated

material damage and no casualties.

the shock centred in the sea.

JAPANESE POLITICS.

WHY THE PREMIER DOES

NOT RESIGN.

[THROUGH BELTER'S JOENCY.)

one month earlier.

EMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN.

tended to meet conditions when long distance ocean telegraphy was in ita infancy should be reorganised in the light of modern develop ments. It is stated that the exist IMPROVEMENT WITH RESUMP-ing conventions tend to restrict in-

TION OF COAL MINES.

stead of to encourage advances in ĮBRITISH WLAKLIES-SERVICE]

cable telegraphy and radio trans- mission. Cable companies hitherto Toxic, Jan. 18th.

Bugsy, Jan 18th. An Opposition member of the reviewing the state of employment only should, it is suggested, serve The Labour Ministry Gazette,

represented in an advisory capacity Lower House caustically interpel-in Great Britain during December, tated the Premier, referring to the the coal mines there was an im-which now consists solely of repre- on the international conference, says that with the resumption at "unsatisfactory condition" of his provement in employment in nearly sentatives of national postal ad- administration and asking why he all the principal industries. Among ministrations. Representation for the 12,000,000 work people insured against unemployment the percent Age of unemployed on December 20th was 11.0 as compared with 13.5 one month earlier and 10.4 on the excorresponding date of the previous

year.

did not resign.

The Premier replied that his re signation was not called for under present conditions

Further interpellations are pected in a few days.

{THROUGH ASUTER'S AŬENCY.) A SHANGHAI STRIKE. RIDICULOUS DEMANDS BY TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES. ?- POLICE CURB › ROWDYISM.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 17th All the trams in the Interns- tional Settlement stopped running this morning, following the refusa of the Tramway Company to con- cede demands of the workers, which indude a 20 per cent increase of pay and an additional month's pay at China New Year.

At one of the sheds this morning, a group of about 50 strikers at tempted to broak up three tram- cats, but after the windows had bean smashed a squad of "police. arrived and restored order.

(THROUGH REUISE'S AGENCY.) OBITUARY.

LORD, AND LADY BEARSTED.

LONDON, Jan. 17th, The death is announced of Lord Bearsted of Maidstone, whose wife also died last night.

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WIRELESS TELE- GRAPHY.

AN ENGLISHMAN'S WONDER- FÜL INVENTION.

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.].

Recay, Jan. 18th Marconi Company, has invented a An Englishman, employed by the method of facsimile telegraphic transmission, which is regarded as

significant development in the evolution of wireless telegraphy and which, it is claimed, will disponse the possibility of error and save with the keyboard operator, reduce time and money,

cable uses is also suggested Re- organisation, it is contended, is overdue even on the present con- atitution, which gives one vote alike to countries like Britain, in which long distance relegraphy is of i- mense importance and to those such as Lebanon and Senegal, with rela- tivaly small interests in the subject.

BRITISH EMPIRE'S "COL- LEGE OF DEFENCE." A NEW INSTITUTION.

to-day, the new College of Defence

RUGBY, Jan. 7th. There assembled for the first time set up by the instigation of the the Calege is to train officers and Committee of Imperial Defence.

The object of the formation of civilian oficials of the three ser vices-Navy, Army and Air Force in the broadest aspect of strategy These men would have a vital part to play in any organisation put in motion on mobilisation. There are thirty places in the College and twelve are being reserved for of cers from the Deminions. The sub- jects studied wil be naval and military history, political influences, the strategy of economics, supplies, NEW DELE, Jan. 18th Imperial wireless communication, The Government of India has and so forth. The result aimed at pablished a Bienforcing the main is the creation of 2 combined recommendation of the Tariff Board General Staff for the Empire. and continuing the protection of the The Commandant of the College industry for seven years; also will be furnished every two years abolishing the bounties on produc by the respective services. The tion, but instituting changes in first Commandant is Vice-Admiral import dutie

Sir Hubert Richmond.

INDIA'S TARIFFS. MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF

THE TARIFF BOARD.. (THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE.]

U.S. TRADE.

LAST YEAR'S ENORMOUS BALANCE [THROUGH AMERICAN BLEVICK]

[Lord Bearsted, who was better known as Sir Marcus Samuel, had travelled widely throughout the Far East. duced the transport of petroleum It was he who intro- in bulk through the Suez Canal. He developed large oilfiekis in the Far East notably in the south and in Japan and received the thanks of the Admiralty for his work in assisting the naval forces regarding the supply of oil during the war. Baronet in 1903, & Baron in 1991 trade balance last year amounted to

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18th He was knighted in 1888, made a The United States favourable and a Viscount in 1925. He held $378,000,000. Exports $4,810,000,000; many other decorations, had been imports 34,439,000,000. Imports are a Lord Mayor of the City of Lan $200,000,000 above that of the pre-

Chairman of the Shell Transport EnoTGH AMERICAN SERVICE} and Trading Company.

Fengtienites are expected to parti- The situation remains about the don, as well as Sheriff and Alder-vious year but exports $100,000,000

same. Admiral Sir Reginald Tyr-man His heir is Capt the Hon lower. whitt, the Commander-in-Chief, left Walter Horace Samuel, who is for down river last night, return- ing to Shanghai,

Japanese Bank "Pisketed." GOV-The Yokohama Specie Bank was

picketed to-day. There was trouble | over the discharge of a house-boy but a settlement is being reached. Xinklang.

WHAT THE BRITISH

ERNMENT ARE PRE- PARED TO DO.

WILL NOT SURRENDER TO VIOLENCE.

SHANGHAI ENTITLED TO PROTECTION.

Recay, Jan. 18th

KIUKIANG, January 17th.. There is no change to report.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] -British Cabinet. Méri,

Rugay, January 17th, The Cabinet met this afternoon

The late Lady Bearsted was the A NEW YORK SENSATION, only daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Benjamin.]

BOMB EXPLODES AT CON- SULATE DOORWAY.

at the Foreign Office to inaugurate negotiations for Belgian Treaty. "...

on

New Toз, Jan. 17th.

A clockwork bomb exploded in the doorway of the Italian Con sulite. The whole neighbourhood

EMPIRE PARLIAMENT. ARIANS

TO VISIT MALTA.

BUGBY, Jan. 17th: A delegation of the Empire Par

response to an invitation of the Hamentary Association will leave London to-morrow, for Maits in branch of the Association there. the members will proceed thence to Travelling by train to Syracuse, the island in the British warship HMS. Bryony. The delegation includes Lord Rec. First Commis- aioner of Works, who is the Chair- man, Mr. Samuel, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Trade, and five other Conservative Members of Parlamentary, four Labourites and one Liberal

SIR. A D. ACLAND'S ESTATE.

Ruany, Jan. 17th

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been inserted in the Naval Appro-

caittee.

IMPRESSIVE CERE MONY AT NEW DELHI.

VICEROY OPENS THE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING.

[THROWGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]

NEW DELE, Jan. 18th With an ceremony, H.E the Viceroy of impressive full dress splendid new Parliament Building, India (Lord Irwin) opened India's. which will bouse the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly. Princes, the Council of State and

LOS ANGELES, Jan 19th. The conjugal differences of the bousehold of the film star, Charhis

in the newspapers in connection with the petition for divorce by Chaplin's wife, Lita Grey, whom the Court to-day granted tampos ary alimgay of $4,000 monthly and A further $4,000 for her lawyer's foes pending the hearing of the suit.

A DISHONEST AMAH.

GETS ONE MONTH FOR STEALING.

tress silver handbag containing

· Charged with stealing bor mis- 5.20in money and a gold finger ring, a Chinese amah was pro- scouted by her employer Mrs. 1 Cullen, of No. 2, West Terrace, "ALL THAT GLITTERS IS Kowloon Docks, at the Kowloon

Magistracy yesterday morning, NOT GOLD"

SERIES OF FRAUDS ON

PAWN SHOPS.

The case in which a Chinese is alleged to have aided and abetted a number of his dapes in victim ing local pawn-shops by pledging articles purporting to be solid gold, again came up for hearing at the Central Magistracy on Monday' -"

McCallum, prosecuting, stated that At previous hearings Mr. Duncan

and other articles of jewellery out manufactured rings, hair presses it was alleged that the defendant

thick layer of gold. A number of ordinary iron, covering them with

The defendant who was stated, to have stolen the purse during her mistresa's absence from her room,, pleaded guilty and was, sentanced to one month's imprisonment.

SHANGHAI'S TOWN HALL SOLD.

WELL KNOWN BUILDING SOLD FOR DEPART MENT STORE.

IMPORTANT DEAL IN PROPERTY.

The old Shanghai town hall

of these articles had been pawned located at 50, Nanking Road,-for by the accused's dupes one of many years a land mark in the whom is at present serving a sen- International Selement, has been, tence of eight weeks hard labour sold, the deal having been consum- following his conviction by Mr. mated through the agency of the R. E. Lindsell a week or so ago." Asia Realty Co., says the NO. fak Chak, the master of a frame Daily News. The purchaser of the maker's establishment in Lower property is the China Co., Ltd, Lascar Street, stated that he bought which plans within two years to a hair-press from the accused. In contruct a modern department store took it to a pawnbroker's shop The old town hall site was bought order to test its genuineness he to be known as the Dah Wah Co. where he was arrested. tried, convicted and sent to jail for all in 1882 from 8. Daly for the

He was by the Shanghai Municipal Coun two months, a sentence he was serving at the present time.

swa of Tia 25,000, the area being 7.556 new, at about Tla. 3,700 per The case was again adjourned.

now. Owing to street widening the net ares now is 6,482, or ap- proximately 6 now. The total con- sideration for the purchase of the site by the China Co., Ltd., is re- ported to be Tis. 1,200,000 by officials of the Asia Realty Co., who negotiated the deal.

CAPTAIN'S FIGHT WITH

SEAMAN.

A MONTH'S IMPRISONMENT. SEQUEL TO STRUGGLE ON A WHARF.

Although the Municipal Council purchased this site in 1859, it was decided the next year not to build although Mr. Kingsmill, one of the

and

Friday, with having assaulted his a market might be needed there 15 IIM: Police Court, Shanghai, last in the spirit of prophecy said that P. Batten, who was charged in prominent ratepayers of that day,

mid-night on Thursday, was found as an open market. In 1899 the master of the str. Demodocus about Council decided to use the ground superior, Capt. Joseph L Sprott, years in the future, whereupon the guilty by Mr. G. W. King and was sentenced to one month's imprison- built, the architect being F. M ment with hard labour. Mr. A. E. Grator,

present building and market were Seddon appeared for complainant,

superintended accused being unrepresented.

Charles Mayne, Municipal en- gineer. The total cost of the town, Capt. Sprott said that he was re- hall building and market was Tis. turning to the ship just before mid 209,000. The present building has night and he noticed trouble on been used by the Shanghai ratepay- the aft end between the third ers as A town hall and general steward and accused. He said, meeting place for many years, and Batten, don't be a damned fool, much of the history of the present go to your room, and."Gurvin International Bettlement has been (the third staward), go to your transacted in that building. room," The steward moved off,

there, sa well as the pre-

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The

A fund of £10,000 to enable young but Batten jumped over the side locipal Public Library is also

The China Co., Ltd, which is the

An Interesting Announcement. PERING, January 17th, Dr. Wellington Koo and M. do Warzee, accompanied by experts and Secretarice, met this morning was thaken and windows were.

smashed, but there were no casual men and women between the ages of the ship on to the wharf and vious headquarters of the Shanghai Bino tiez & Lew

of 20 and 30 to go abroad to study said, "you called me, a damned Volunteer units. The police, who have arrested a industrial, social or educational fool" ing speech, dwelt on the fact that the outrage, art af opinion that the tive ar Labour movements, is pro

Dr. Wellington Koo, in an open- man charged with complicity in conditions of interest to co-operit Batten then, according to witness, official name for the Dah Wah De the Treaty must be based bomb was intended for the Head-vided by will farity and mutual respect for quarters of the Furriers Union Adand the will of Sir Arthur Dyke territorial sovereignty.

which is in the same building as the Minister for Education. startling, announcement that Bel-scribed by the American Federation M. de Warzee replying, made the Consulate and which has been de gium was prepared to return to of Labour as " dominated by com

[TABOVOR ZEUTER'S AGENCE,]. [TERÕUGE ZEUTER'S AGENCY, China-all-the-right conferred on munist influences."

"A Friendly Gesture."

Belgium by the Convention of

OPIUM COMMISSION. February 6th, 100%, in the Belgian

NINTH SESSION OPENED. A message from Peking says that Concession at Tintain, reserving the Belgian Minister has address order to show sincerity and good in connection with the bomb explo only private property rights, in A second man has been arrested ed a Note to the Chinese Foreign will to China. Office regarding the conclusion of

sion. Both arrested men are paint- Dr. Wellington thanked Belgiumers, one of whom is alleged to have new Sino-Belgian and the aus Government's Folley Unchanged. pension of the proceeding lost it to the Belgian Concession and statin protests bibor Marcially for voluntarily renouncing her claim asserted that the bomb was thrown LONDON, Jan. 18th. ed by Belgium before the Court of The Cabinet discussed, for two international Justice with refer-g that a Commission of experts attitude and a half hours, at their meeting once to China's denunciation of possible moment to arrange to take

labour, especially would be appointed at the earliest towards painters. yesterday, the subject of China, the Treaty of 1565.

over the control thereof.

TACNA ARIÇA DISPUTE. PERU REJECTS U.S. OFFER

Regarding the situation in China and discussed the situation in it is understood that while the China in the light of the latest in British Government are prepared to formation, which included des- negotiate with the Cairess to say patches sent by Mr. O'Malley from reasonable extent and on a liberal | Hankow. basis, they are not prepared to

The meeting lasted over two and surrender to violence. So far as a half bours Shanghai is concerned, the view generally taken here and strongly held is that the 80,000 foreign real- dents, who have settled in Shanghai arder guarantee of Treaties which have existed for so many years, are fully entitled to complete protection of their lives and interests

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Bayaals, January 17th.

Why Painters Dislike Signor Mussolini,

LATER

While no official statement is ob- It appears that Dr. Wellington fainable, it is learned that the Koo, the Foreign Minister in ..

Refugeer Funk Hold." Government's policy is cechanged Peking, recently proposed to Bel-

PEKING, January 18th, namely, it is ready to negotiate with gium's renewal of negotiations for

With regard to the Belgian offer the Chinese in a liberal spirit, but the conclusion of a Commercial to hand over their Tientsin Conces

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16th.**** cannot be expected to surrender to Treaty replacing the treaty of 1889 sion, it is interesting to note that Mr. Kellogg, U.S. State Secretary, The text of the Peruvian Note to violence or threats of violence, and that the Belgium Minister in the China Year Book for 1928 gives now published confirms that Peru Earl Birkenhead Amery and Peking was instructed to reply the population thereof as-For-has rejected the American proposal other Ministers who are at present favourably to it. abroad are returning to London

eigners, nil, Chinese, 2,000 to settle the Tama Arica dispute

The territory is thus infinitesima! and is apparently used chiefly by NICARAGUA'S CIVIL WAR political refugees, The Belgian the Chinese 'as a funk-hole" for

MANAGEA, Jan. 18th- action is thus merely a friendly gesture.

↑ during the next few daya, It is Belgium, meanwhile, reserves the uthored that while, there has been right to take the case before the no general recall of the Cabinet, Hague Court if the negotiations

the members are naturally anxious to be available for consultation.

fail.

(Continued on nect Golume).

A Imdred rebels were killed in a battle near Tepatitan

GYEZVA,

January 17th.

struck him on the nose and mouth Dartment Store was organized by and he fell and injured his wrist. Yuan Tuck Chen, who is now chair Witness then-rosa and struck_AC. man, and is assisted by Mr. Thorn- oused, being further injured. Season Lee as secretary. The com men then separated them and wit Pany is a purely Chinese enterprise ness went on board ship.AAN and is incorporated in the local

Deck Boy's Evidence,

gistrate's yamen in Shanghai... company's activities will com Samuel Garvin said that he Batten Pummelling & deck boy bank, insuranco, restaurant, hotel, general department store, named Egan and told him that if and roof garden amusements with he wanted to fight anyone, he would an up-to-date ball-room somewhat At the opening of the League take him on. They were about to similar to the three department: ninth session, Dionisio's go on to the dock when, the stores on Nanking Road near by. (India) was elected President knock off Witness did not-see-85,000,000, and according to present session, Sir John Campbell, captain saws and told me to The capital of the new company la Italy was represented for the the first blow strack. He saw them plans construction will be started first time on the Commission, by wrestling, after which he saw.com shortly, and it is hoped part of Biguo Cavazzoni, The proceedings plainant straighten up and strike building will be ready force the are being attended by a United accused. This closed the case States' observer.

within two and one half the

prosecution th Edward John Smith, deck boy, some eight storeys in height, and years. The new building will be aid that the captain struck de will

cost about 81,500,000, and in fendant twice in the chest before all probability will have a tower which will be illuminated at night.

| he retaliated at

Lor

cupancy

HOME FOOTBALL:

ENGLISH CUP MATCH.

Mr. King-Are you sure of that This important real estate deal LONDON, Jan, 17th third round of the English Cup com- the sailors sep

Yes, he struck him twice in the tends further to consolidate the Meeting for the third time in the chest, then Batten struck him and vicinity around Chekiang and Nan- petition, Beading and Manchester

separated them,

king Roade as the leading retail Mr. King (to accused):Why section of Bhanghai in the future at Birmingham to day. Reading captain hit me Arat United re-played on neutral ground did you strike the captain-The with promise of even greater trafic would not in that area than now exists, which won two goals to one.

have struck, him a Beading are now due to meet Mr. King then gave judgment of dicates further increases, inland is most heavy. This naturally in Portsmouth is the next round-at the month's imprisonment with values along this main Shanghai Beading.

hard labour, as stated above. thoroughfare!!!