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PARLIAMENT DEBATES THE CHINA

CRISIS.

PRONOUNCEMENTS BY MR. CHURCHILL AND EARL BALFOUR.

HANKOW INCIDENTS NOT TO RECUR AT SHANGHAI.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE SUPPORTS THE GOVERNMENT.

[THOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. ]-

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-Commons' Debate,

LONDON, February 9th. In the House of Commons on the resumed debate on the Address, Mr. J. H. Thomas endorsed . Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's remarks re garding Chica.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1927.

THE TASK OF

TROOPS.

OUR

SIR PHILIP CHETWODE'S

WARNING.

ONE ACT CAN UNDO. WORK OF MONTHS.

(THROUGH ESYTER'S. AGENCY. }

LONDON, Feb. 10th Inspecting two batteries of artil- lery, who are embarking for Chins on Saturday, Sir Philip Chetwode, G.0.0., Aldershot, urged them to remember that some small loss of temper or some trifling deed might incite a mob of Chinese and that the incident might have the effect of undoing patient negotiations car- ried on for mantha by the British EARL BALFOUR ON A PRE-Government. See to it," he cor

cluded, "that nothing happens to POSTEROUS NOTION.",

interfere with the policy of our Government. *

THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

Ruany, February b.

· The Earl of Balfour 'dealt with

Mr. Lloyd George said he was the aspects of the Chinese situation, delighted at the line taken by Mr. in the House of Lords, in response. Stanley Baldwin yesterday. He to a request of Lord Parmoor. was glad that the Government was (Labour.) determined not to interfere with

that

Earl Balfour. expressed satisfac I the rival factions, and he thought tion that Lord Farmoor and other Sir Austen Chamberlain's leaders of the Opposition had given course would redound to the credit no encouragement whatever to the of himself and the country... preposterous notion that the des. He declared that if the Washing-patch of Britih troops to the Far ton undertaking to respect the East, whether wise or unwise, sovereignty, independence and ter had anything to do with some opus ritorial administrative integrity of China bad not been redeemed, Sir of imperial policy or territorial Austen Chamberlain was not entire- { conquest. "Tho

very idea ly to blame for it as he had to absurd.. secure the co-operation of other Power

American and Japanese Forces Close By.

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No sane man had ever thought that aggressive policy in China could be carried out, or would be carried out by any He agreed that the Government Government in this country, was bound to act if there were a

Earl Balfour admitted that the real peril at Shanghai and, after the events at Hankow, it was in the unfortunate delay in the ratific- present position had arisen from possible to evacuate the British potion of the result of the Washing Fulation from Shanghai. Never ton. Conference after which it was theless, he hoped it would be poe agreed to negotiate for the revision sible to avoid landing troops at Shanghai.

It is all very well for of the treaties with China.

Japan to say that she is act send- ing troops but her distance from China

was comparatively short, and, similarly, American forces were not far from Shanghai,' asked whether Mr. O'Malley or Sir Mites Lampson had been asked about the landing...

A Thing No Government Could Face.

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No Chinese Government, But he pointed out that, though at the time of the Washington Con- ference there was a Chinese Gov ernment, when the Powers were prepared to deal with the situation the Chinese Government was in "the process of dissolution and, long before any decision had been ar rived, at the Chinese Government had altogether vanished. There As to the despatch of armed forces to China, while this had un- no single authority with whom we doubtedly complicated the situs could deal, but in the place of tion, the Government would have Government there were six inde betrayed their trust if they had not pendent Generals or War Lords, taken every step which their ad-following and animated by their visers thought necessary to protect own separate motives and not. 17. animated by any single political or British life and property in Bhaag national duty, but each fighting hai. There was one thing that

with each other. There was no by this could not possibly be faced

the British Government, possibility of negotiating with any whether Conservative, Labour or single unit at all. That was à situation with which no Foreign Liberal. That was the possibility of leaving men of our own flesh Secretary had

ever been faced and blood, to the danger of masacre, without doing everything for their defence and protection, within cur power.

before.

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WAR AREA REPORTS. BATTLE IN HANGCHOW AREA

CONTINUES.

SOUTHERNERS' CLAIM SUCCES.

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No reliable news of the situation in Chekiang is available, but accord ing to native sources fighting that may very well decide the fate of Hangehow and Shanghai is in pro-

gress.

The Southerners are, in accord ance with military custom, claiming success and defection on the part of the enemy. No news from Euro- pean sources is available.

SEANORAL, Feb. 10th. According to a Chinese telegram telegraphic communication between Shanghai and Hangchow has been eut cf. It is believed that as a result of the recent fighting in Che- kinng the Southerners are threaten- ing Hangchow but no details as to the situation Are available at prescat.

AMERICA' APPROVES INTER- VENTION IN SHANGHAI.

SHANGHAL, Feb. 10th.

In view of the refusal by both the Southern and Northern Govern- ments to accept the American Minister's propezal to exclude Shanghai from the war area, the American Government has express- ad the view that the Fowers should put in force their respective plans to protect the property and lives of their nationals in China.-Chinese Telegram.

SHANGHAL, Feb. 10th.

As to the Chekiang situation, heavy firing continues at Tungio, about 40 miles south of Hangche but the upshot of the fighting is not reported."

According to reports in Canton papers (which can be taken for the very little they are worth), General Pat Pao Shan, a subordinate of

arshal Sun Chuen Fans and one who was in charge of recent opera tiens against the Southerners in Chekiang, has decided to go over to the Kuomintang side.

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THE HONAN POSITION.

WHY FENGTIENESE. TROOPS ARE BEING SENT.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 10th According to a Chinese telegram from Shanghai, Marshal Chang Tso Liz has sent a circular telegram to a number of Marshal Wu's generals

Nɔ Looting Of Shanghai! Revarting to the despatch of British troops, Earl Balfour point- Mr. Churchill's Reply. ed out that at Shanghai there wa an immense community whose run- Replying on behalf of the Govern.

Lers could not possibly be removed ment, Mr. Winston Churchill, re- ferring to 31r. Ramsay MacDonald's from a sphere of danger, as had and Sr. Lloyd George's utterances been done in the case of the people on China, said that the Government in more remote parts Had it ever knew it could new, far beyond the to leave behind vast pecuniary in--Kao Ying Chi. Tan Wei Chin,

on the greatest been possible they would have had measure of support, limits of their own party, as long terests, lawfully acquired, subject Chin Yun Ae and Chi Shih Yuan as the policy was limited to safe to the looting of mobs or to robbery to the effect that in compliance with guarding British life, and not by better constituted authority Marshal Sun Chuen Fang's request, perverted of distorted for any The only possible course to avoid he is despatching Fengtienese troops ulterior motives or ambitions. Ee that danger was to send troops to Honan to reinforce Marshal Wu added that troop movements would within reach of the scene of any Pei Fu who has for a long time in accordance with the advice of possible danger to safeguard our wanted to launch an attack on the With the example of Southerners who are now invading. representatives on the spot, but they interests.

be

pose in sending Fengtienese troops shal Wu's forces in rounding up all to Honan is to co-operate with Mar troops in Honan and in attacking

had been told their responsibility Hankow before us were we not the southern portion of Honas. In was limited to the protection of justified in sending troops within 4 order to clear up misunderstanding British life, and that they would prospective distance of Shanghai. If on the part of Marshal Wa's fol be supplied with troops for that any disaster occurred at Shanghai, lowers, he asserts that his sole pur purpose and no other.

at all comparable with that which He criticised the Labour Partyment would have stood before the happened at Hankow, the Govern- for cabling to Mr. Eugene Chen, and contended that it was much country and the bar of history as better that the responsible Govern having been most grossly neglect

ful of the most obvious duties of ment should be the sole channel,

In these difficulties, " government. and that say attempt to build be

take plain course of duty

neath the official diplomacy tend the Government not, finesse. ed to increase the elements of Earl Balfour added that, despite fundamental division, which it was the difficulties of negotiating to the duty of every citizen to reduce day, the Government were stili

Replying to Mr. Lloyd George,

most anxious to earry out the spirit Mr. Churchill said that the Govern of the Washington Agrement and ment did not pretend to be able to to make such unilateral arrange give a decided judgment as regards meats as could be made with regard the outcome of the fighting between the Cantonese and Marshal Sun to the revision of treaties. Chuen Fang's troops. The danger to Shanghai might pass, but on the contrary it was possible that a

beaten army might pour in the city

bools

They

with victors at their must leave the judgment of actual danger to British life in Shanghai to the representatives on the spot, in whom we had trust. He men- Sir Miles Lampson and also

Hone mire! Sir Reginald Tyr-

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGÈNCY.]

LEAVE SHANGHAI TO ITS FATE!

LABOURS VIEW OF THE PROBLEM.

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THE MILITARY

PROBLEM. SHANGHAI IN CIVIL WAR CENTRE.

POSSIBLE; FLOODS OF BEATEN TROOPS,

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICK]

Bray, Feb. 16th.

The Foreign Secretary who has not participated in the Parliament

ary debates on China during, the past two days will to-day reply for the Government on the debate in the House of Commons on the Labour Party amendment to the address in reply to the King's Speech

The Government policy has in the meanwhile been fully explained in both Houses and in the Commons last night Mr. Winston Churchill replied to Mr. Lloyd George's in tion. He said that although at quiries regarding the military situa present uncertain and obscure a ituation might arise in which all danger to Shanghai had passed away. On the other hand might have a situation in which masses of troops of a defeated army would some pouring into Shanghai possibly with the victors at their heels.

was one

RUSSIA'S EVIL INFLUENCE.

BRITISH MINISTER'S PLAIN SPEAKING.

HOW IT AFFECTS CHINA.

(BRITISH, WIRELESS | ARRVICK.]

take

BUYING US UP.

U.S.A. POLITICIAN'S KINDLY OFFER.

TO PROTECT THE PANAMA CANALI

(THROUGH"AMERICAN SERVICE]

ATTEMPTED REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL.

·CONTRADICTORY REPORTS.

THE REVOLT SUPPRESSED?

(THROUGH SHUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, February 10th Owing to censorship of news the situation in Portugal is still ob scure." The Portugusso Embassy in claring that the rebellion at Oporte Mr. London has made a statement de

was suppressed, on Monday and minimising the gravity of the situa that the rebels are gaining the tion. But other messages allege ascendancy is Lisbon. Ship have been warned by wireless not to call and the insurrectionary: movement is said to be spreading everywhere..

Ruoay, February 9th Brief Ministerial. references to Russian influanco in China · were

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10th. four said he was inclined to agree House of Representatives, made in both Houses. Lord Bal- In the course of a speech in the with Lord Parmoor that whatever Hamilton Fish, junior, advocated would never be a Soviet Republic the purchase of European posses might happen in China there there. But that did not mean that sions in the Caribbean Sea and the Cantonese Government or some Central and South Arseries with a other government would not advantage of any military help, view to the adequately protection diplomatic advice, money or arms of the Panama Canal and also to which Russia would give them and lifting the burden of war debts a great deal may also have been from Britain and France. He de learned by the Chinese regarding clared that the United States would propagands which had not been willingly to pay ten times tas ap fully known before He detected praised value of such possessions, mob violence some of which was of millions of debt owed to as by aigas indicating a manipulation of even i va cancelled hundreds not wholly of Chinese origin the the French debt it would be worth Britain and half as much again on

[British possessions affected would probably be

Mr. Winston Churchill in House of Commons forcibly em- it in the long run." phasised the government's attitude towards Russia. He said that the Foreign Secretary in reviewing whole position in the last session stated that the government were un-

Jamaica, one of our oldest and most historic possessions having been taken from Spain during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell It area is 4,207 square miles and population 838,118 (14,476 whites),

British Honduras, on the Main- that they should mainland, about 8,588 square

Population 45,317. miles; population 301,000.

British Guiana,

miles.

square

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[BBLISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

to-day reports from Oporto that all REOBY, February 10th, The British destroyer Windsor.

has been quiet there since early on Tuesday. No British shipping has been damaged and several Already. leaded are leaving in the immed iate future.

A wireless British cruiser at Lisbon indicates message from the that the Government forces have ob tained possession of the arsenal

there.

SHARP FIGHTING WITH REBELS.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

der no illusions as to what was tak- They must leave judgment of ing place and that there was no actual danger to British lives in lack of propaganda. He had also Shanghai to their representatives explained why the government con- on the spot. Sir Miles Lampson was in touch with all development tain the relationship that had of the Chinese situation, and Sir been established. No new decision the Naval had been taken although obviously Reginald Tyrwhitt, Commander-in-Chief,"

of these matters called for examine most determined and at the same tion at frequent intervals. The time one of the most cool and sober- Government believed this country minded officers in the navy. They to be object of insidious hostile must be guided as to the actual propaganda. movement of troops by advice of these authorities. They had been told explicitly that their respon- sibility was solely limited to pro- NO USE FOR INTERATIONAL FIRE AT U.S. NAVY YARD. various parts of the capital. The

INTRIGUES IN POLAND.

RELIEF WORK.

tection of British life: In that name they would be supplied with what troops they needed. and for

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] no other purpose of any sort...ar.. kind. The British Government

WARSAW, February 9th, were going to look after only their

The Soviet Commercial Mission own vital äffairs in Shanghai. in Warsaw has proposed to the As Their policy with regard to the dif-sociation of Polish Textile Manu- ferent forces in China was to offer facturers in the Lodz district the conciliation, to all parties and to formation of Polish Soviet export get justice and reasonable con- organisation to supply China and sideration from them for British the Far East with Polish textiles, nationals and not to lead scales or thus profiting from the Chinese let European prejudices enter into boycott of British textiles.. the matter one way or another.

ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFIC

WITH SHANGHAL

FORTUNE IN 19/MONTHS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PARIS February 3th. "The police claim to have discover ed that two persons, ons. Polish and the other Chilian, have been carrying on the drug traffic with Shanghai. They are said to have amassed, in eighteen months, a for- tune of several million francs, which has been deposited in Lon- don and Baale.

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It has been found impossible to seize these funds, but 300,000 francs in the course of transfer, have been seized, also seventy kilograms of heroin.

A Mulhouse firm is said to-be-im- plicated in the affair.

OPIUM

CONVENTION RATIFIED BY POLAND:

WARSAW, February ath. The Diet has ratified the Inter- national Opium Convention.

OBITUARY.

ME. 0. D. WALCOTT

LEADING AMERICAN

SCIENTIST.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGESOY.]

New York, February 8th. The death is announced of the aminent American scientist, Mr. Charles Doolittle Walcott.

SIR JAMES KEMNAL

SOUTHERN ARMY TO FIGHT WU PEI FU

SHANGHAI, Feb. 10th It is reported from Hankow by a

Laynon, February 9th, The death is acnounced of Sir Chinese telegram that the main body of the Kuomintang forces under James Komnal, F.R.8.E., the Man- Generals Tang Beng Chi and Lin aging Director of the famous firm Chao Lung have been ordered to of Mesara Babcock and Wilcox, advance up to Sunyang, about to Ltd. miles north of usingkwan în Henan, with a view to meeting, the allied forces of Chang Tao Lin and Wu Pei Fu

(NAVAL WIRELESS,] BRITISH AND ITALIAN REINFORCEMENTS.

H&M.S. Coventry, the only croiser of the First Cruiser Squadron which has not arrived in Hong Kong, is not calling bere... She has proceeded direct to Shanghai.

The troopship, the .5. Sirhana, with a regiment of Punjabis on board, is expected in the Colony today, passing through on her way to Shanghai, As far as can

CRUISER AND TRANSPORT:

Whitt. If there was no immediate

LONDON, February 9th, danger, the Government was quite The Labour Party's amendment willing to leave a Brigade at Hong- to the Address, which is being the advice of moved by Mr. C. P. Trevelyan to Kong, subject to representatives who, for the protec morrow, regrets the Government's tion of the Eritish, would be sup- delay in dealing with the Chiness piled with all the troops needed. situation, deplores the despatch of As regards the rival forces in armed forces to the Far East which be ascertained there is no intention- China,

British policy, was to are calculated not only to increase offer conciliation and try to get the risks to which British subjects to disembark the troops here, t justice and reasonable considera in various parts of China are ex- tion for our nationals, but not to posed but will put obstacles in the The Daily Telegraph says that load the scales or allow any pre-way of an equitable and permanent Italy is despatching to the Far conceived or European opinions to friendly understanding, with the East the 10,000 ton cruiser San enter into the matter. Our policy Chinese people on the basis of the Giorgio. The 1,500 marines, if frank recognition of their national sent, will probably be carried ou Mr. Philip Snowden associated independence, invites the an accompanying transport. The himself with,,Mr. Ramsay Mac House to call for the immediate San Giorgio is likely to by the fing Donald's references to China diversion and recall of the troops of an Admiral,"

The debate was adjourned en route to China:

(Continued on next column.) 2.

was to keep clear."

and

ON THE YANGTSZE.

BRITISH STEAMERS FIRED ON:

ICHANG, February 9th The strike of the godown coolies continues.

About seventy missionaries left for Hankow to-day.

British steamers bound down river are being fired upon by soldiers in junks requiring passage,

HOSTILE NATIONALIST

GENERAL.

88,430 The Cayman Islands. Area 003 square miles, population 5.950.

Trinidad (the home of Mr. Eugene Chen) and Tobago. Area 1,853 aquare miles Population 365,000.}

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GUNS AND WARE HOUSES-

DESTROYED

Listes, February 10th.

A portion of the Republican Guard, the police and some naval ratings supported the revolution which began at noon on Monday. The insurgenta erected barricades Government replied by ordering loyal detachments of the garrison to bombard the rebels intensively with Scid guns and machine-guns. At the same time several cruisers. whose crews' loyalty was suspected were promptly disarmed. Moan- A serious are has occurred in the while the rebels seized the Naval Navy Dockyard. Three warehouses Arsenal and the General Post Office were burned dawn and five anti-thus stopping news leaving the aircraft guns were destroyed. The capital, till late yesterday night. loss is estimated at $1,000,000. The insurgents entrenched in the Arsenal aurrebdered after forty-four hours heavy bombardment in the course of which an neroplane drop- ped three bombs terribly damaging the arsenal, tha casualties including many non-combatanta. Property was

New York, Feb. 10th.

TRANS-ATLANTIC WIRE- LESS TELEPHONY.

It is pointed out in this connee- tion that Lodz manufacturers are financed to a certain extent by Bri- tish

capital, also that Polish busi- Best then's experiences in trading COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL extensively damaged, bat Lisbon is Cess

have hitherto not

been very encouraging. Moreover, it is impossible for Polish traders to give long-term credits, which would probably be necessary.. The acceptance of the Soviet proposals is therefore uncertain. CALLOUS TOWARDS HUMAN

SUFFERING.

[rahoUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

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NEW YORK, Feb. 10th, The first month's operation al trans-Atlantic Wireless Telephone communication has been a commer- cini success. The receipts satikfac- the proportion of American t Lorily exceeded the expenditure and

British calls was nice to five.

IMPORTANT. BANKING

APPOINTMENT.

GENEVA, February 9th. M. Litvinoff has written a letter to the Secretary General of the Soviet refuses to participate a the League of Nations in which the Geneva Conference for the form-

New Yox, Feb. 10th.. ation of an international relief or- Mr Gates McGarrah has been.. ganisation, intended to give assist-appointed chairman of the board of ance in the event of any great directors of the Federal Reserve national disaster.

Bank of New York. It is expected M Litvinoff even returned the that before he takes up his post he League's invitation.

CHILE REJECTS

BOLSHEVISM.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, February 9th."

will confer with the heads of the Bank of England, the Banque de France and the German Reichs bank.

THE WORLD.COURT.

now entirely quiet, and order has been restored all over the country.

TANGIER CONFERENCE

to

OPENS.

THROUGH HAVA AGENCY.]

FARIS, February 10th. Receiving the Spanish delegates the Tangier conferenceTM M. Briand mid he wished for the reali. sation of an agreement in line with treaties already existing,

SIR FRANCIS AGLEN'S DISMISSAL.

SOME CHINESE REPORTS..

ADVISER TO THE ANKUO- CHUN?

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

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SHANGHAL, February 10th.

A Chinese, telegram reports that Dr. Wellington Koo has called a private meeting at his residence of Cabinet Ministers including Wang

A message from Santiago de AMERICA TOO PROUD TO JOIN. Chung Hui and Lau Was Kan who

Chile says the Cabinet has resigned

Colonel Carlos Ibanez, Minister of War, the so-called strong "man of Chile, is forming a new Govern" roat. He declares that a strong Government is necessary to combat the spread of Bolshevian in Chile:

BRITISH SEAMEN AND LABOUR NONSENSE. BOGUS. POLICY OF HANDS OFF CHINA.”:

PROTECTION OF OUR SHIP. PING DEMANDED.

THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.].

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was lately appointed as Director WASHINGTON, Feb. 10th

General of Chinese Customa” Tho, dismissal of Sir Francis Agien, the The period for which the debt Inspector-General of Chinese Cus funding commission was appointed toms, was discussed, and Mr. Wang has expired. The Senate by 60 Chung Hui declared that to ap-, rates to 10 rejected action to pease foreign resentment, it was rescind a resolution adhering to the advisable that the imposition of the World Court Senator Borah was

surtax should be assigned to the of opinion that this action was un- Directors-General of each Customs necessary as foreign Governmente House had already indicated that they were unable to accept American reservations with regard to their adherence to the court.

LIKE A SWITCHBACK.

'AMERICAN "RAIL" STOCK SLUMP AND RALLY.

LONDON, February 9th. A resolution condemning the action of the members of the General of the Trade Union Cón- gress for supporting the bogus policy of Hands off China," was passed at meetings of seamen at Hull, Manchester, Salford, South lapsed to 66. Shields and Newport-

The stampede spread to The resolution declares that the rails.

Selling orders. 'said. polier embraces a demand for the Government. to leave British like a tidal wave nationals in the Far East unpro tected and to cease the despatch of adequate naval and military force to the scene of the trouble."

NEW YORK, Feb. 9th.. "Speculation in

bas re- ceived a decided shock

Wheeling and Lake Eeries col

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of

It emphasises that it is essential that seamen should be guaranteed CHANGSHA, February 9th.

immunity from interference by for

while engaged in General Tang Seng Chi, the the legitimats occupation of carry

ciga

Agression Nationalist leader, who has recent ing on the trade and commerce ly taken over command here, is showing marked anti-British pro- the Empire, and that recent acts and barratry against piracy pensities. Prisoners were brought British ships in Chinese waters ful- in to-day from Changteh.

ly justify t the great apprehension of HANKOW STRIKE DEFERRED. the seafaring classes with regard HANKOW, February th regards the freedom of the high The strike of house-boys, arranged sess and immunity from acts of for to-day has been deferred until | violence whilst their ships are in Bunday. The situation is quiet. Eastern ports

to their future security, both na

other swept the market

LATER.

The market rallied sharply in the afternoon when Wheeling and Lake Eeries rose to 95, closing at 00, a net loss of tan points on the day.

Most of the other rails recovered partly or fully

U.S. NAVY'S POVERTY.

CAN'T COMPETE FOR

SCHNEIDER OUF...

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9th- Mr. Wilbur announces that owing to lack of funds the Navy will not compete in the Schneider Cup race at Venice this year..

From another source it is report- ed that Marshal Chang Teo Lim intends to appoint Sir Francis Aglen to another position as the ad- viser to the Ankuochun Army to facilitate Mr. Edwards' succession this post.

Owing to serious opposition on the part of the Japanese Coverament the imposition of the surtax bas. nat yet been started in the Thres Eastern Provinces.

winter.

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LOWEST TEMPERATURE. BUT NOT COLDEST - DAY.

Officially the lowest temperature this year was recorded yesterday,.. but it was not the coldest day this At the upper Peak tram station yesterday morning, the temperature, was 49 and "unofficial figures gave it as below 40,

Latest temperatures recorded At the Royal Observatorý, Kowloon, were as follows:

48,

10th. 4 a.m.

8th B

7th 8

49,

748.

Forty-alx degrees is the lowest.

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this month and the lowest thin year. The

record

for January this year 47 degrees on January 23rd.

The lowest this sesson was 43 the morning of December 28th.