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THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

NO NEWS YET AS TO THE SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT.

WHAT A CHINESE REPORT STATES.

FENGTIEN TROOPS' ADVANCE UPON HONAN.

CHINESE OFFICIAL AND ANTI-BRITISH FEELING.

Mr. O'Malley and Mr. Eugene Chen met yesterday at Hankow for what was regarded as the nai conference relating to the future status of the British Concession at Hankow. At the time. of going to 'press it was unknown whether the agreement had heen signed. If the agreement was not signed it is believed that it was Mr. O'Malley's intention to leave Hankow. His departure would naturally mean the rupture of diplomatic relations between the British and the Nationalist Government.

Conferences being at an end il remains for the British Govern- ment to decide what steps shall be taken to recover the British property seized by the meb and now held by the Nationalist- forces.

HANKOW NEGOTIATIONS.

THE FINAL STAGE REACHED.

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(THROUGH KELTER'S AGENT"}

SHANGHAL, Feb. 14th.

A telegram from Hankow, dated the 13th instant, atates that it is expected that the negotiations be tween Mr. Chen and Mr. O'Malley will reach their final stage to-mor

TOW.

SIGNING INDEFINITELY

POSTPONED."

A CHINESE REPORT.

[CHINESE PRESS SERVICE.]

SHANGRAI, Feb. 14th.

The

[DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Durhams" and the "Gloces

ters" at Shanghai,

Roosy, February 13th. The battalions of the Durham Light Infantry and Gloucestershire Regiment which were despatched India reached Shanghai from yesterday. They will probably land to-morrow,

A press message from Shanghai states that their arrival has relieved the anxiety which has been felt in

the Intentional Settlement since

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 1927.

POSITION IN CHEKIANG.

DESCRIBED AS "GLOOMY."

(CHINESE PRISE_SERVICE)

SHANGHAI, Feb. 14th. The Cherang position is reported as being "gloomy." General Mang Chao Yuet, Marshal Sun Chuen Fang's field-director," is, person- ally directing military engagements

EXPRESS TRAINS COLLIDE IN ENGLAND.

TWELVE PERSONS REPORTED KILLED.

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MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN INVOLVED.

SALOON COACH WRECKED.

(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]

at Tunglo. Although large rein- SIX COACHES TELESCOPED: forcements have been despatched by General Chiang Kai Shek to parti cipate in the battle along the Tain- tang River, General Ho Ying Yam's financial difficulties to support his forces to advance northwards are causing, those troops to remained. stationed in Southern Chakiang. The Southerners engaged at the front have not, so far, been able to maks considerable headway. a

ITALY AND NAVAL DISARMAMENT.

MUSSOLINI DISCUSSES PRE- SIDENT COOLIDGE'S MEMORANDUM.

[THMOUGH RAFTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, February 14th- It is estimated that 12 persons were killed in a collision near Hall between the express from Withern- sen and the Scarborough express. Six of the Withemises coaches, in which were mostly school children, were telescoped, while the saloon coach containing business men was wrecked.

DESTRUCTIVE SNOW- STORMS IN JAPAN..

[THOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Rox, February 13th Signor Mussolini has already conferred with the Chief of the

TOKYO, February 14th. Naval General Staff regarding

The snowstorms which have con- President Coolidge's Memorandum.nued unabated in North Japan

The semi-official view is that

NEW YORK'S NEW CATHEDRAL.

KING

FORMALLY PRESENTED.

GEORGE'S GIFT

(THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE}

Nrw Your, February 14th. In the presence of a crowded congregation, the British Ambas- sador presented a silver alms dish, the gift of King George, to the Cathedral of St. John the divine, which has been constructed with the help of subscriptions from all over the United States.

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VERSATILITY IN ..

SINGAPORE. · ·

AN AMERICAN'S VISIT TO

CHINESE QUARTERS.

A. PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.

TEXACOAT.”

At this junction, Mr. Faux subu mitted that the, contract had not been fully carried out, and that he

THE WATERPROOFING OF: had no case to sarwer". "The ques tion of leakage was one of fact. not, Taw.

CANTON TILES.

AN ALLEGED JERRY BUILT

HOUSE.

HOW DID THE WATER CREEP IN?

The question of whether & pre paration known as **Texacoat," used in building, failed to function properly, was raised in an interest ing action commenced at the Sum mary Court yesterday afternoon.

The plaintiffs suggested that the reason leakage had occurred on the premises in question was because of the jerry-built nature of the house, and that the tiles were not rigidly cemented together, and thus could not be made waterproof. On

the other hand, the defence alleged that the contract bad not been pro- perly carried out and that water came through the tiles after they had been treated with the prepara-

The action, which came before

Mr. Armstrong: I suppose my friend is going to say that the stuff. is no goodBEN,

Mr. Vans In this case I am only to say it has not been success ful Lam not going to express any other opinion.

His Lordship commented that it had to be shown what" the leakage was due to. The whole point seem- ed to be that there had been a leakage, and the defendant asia that there had been a leakage through the tiles.

Mr. Armstrong: I don't think

defendant alleges that the water went through the tiles. If he does wo mast call an expert "to show that it is impossible: for it to go through the tiles, after they have been treated with Texacoat.

“Mr. Vaux: I have an expert in Court.

Mr Armstrong: Who, the de- fendant

Mr. Vaux:

Yea

Mr. Armstrong: I am afraid he does not count.

"We Americans," said an Ameri-tion mentioned. ean rubber merchant, sipping a whisky and soda, on the verandah Mr. J. H. B. Nihill (acting Puiste of the Rafles Hotel in Singapore. Judge), is one in which the Texas was carried out by Mr. Scott to Co., Queen's Buildings, Chates

"live in an age of specialisation."

the mob overran the British Coa- without claiming to anticipate the for three weeks until Saturday, along the China coasty "we,, hare is due to them for work done and

ccasion at Hankow. It will be recalled that Sir Austen Chamber

reply, it may at present be stated that Italy, in view of her modest lain in a statement made to the House of Commona last Thurs aval programere, cannot consent to measures likely to endanger hér day gave assurance that only such vital interests. Moreover, new fac- troops would be landed at Shang- tors have emerged since 1992, like hai as were, necessary for the the breakdown of the Rome con-

According to foreign sources, the protection of British lives and inference of small naval Powers and) British Government has instructed/terests. Troopa from India which the naval armaments acceleration Mr. O'Malley not to accede to Mr. were already on the way to Shang

hai would be landed there. But Programmes of the Great and Eugene Chen's demand for the im- mediate, withdrawal of British forces further troops going from the Small Powers at present in the

from China. In consequence of this, the signing by both parties of the Hankow Agreement has been in definitely postponed.

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ON BEHALF OF NORTH AND SOUTH CHINA.

WHAT MR. CHU DECLARES.

HOW TO END ANTI-BRITISH FEELING..

(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]

Mediterranean and from home Hoog

mediterranean.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] LONDON PRESS COMMENT.

Runny, February 13th, Commenting in the Observer upon

when the weather cleared, are again

destruction and intense suffering.

aging, causing widespread death,

·MARQUIS DE PINEDO.

PROCEEDING WITH HIS FLIGHT TO BRAZIL.

[THROUGH HLUTER'S AGENCY.]

Roxz, February 13th The Marquis de Pinedo, has as conded at Bardinia on a flight to Brazil,

Es plans, are uncertain but be

Reaches MoroccS,

RABAT, February 13th. The Marquia de Pineda has arrived here.

would be concentrated at Kong and would not proceed to Shanghai unless required by amer- gence of fresh or greater danger. Signing of the Agreement Awalted. President Coolidge's proposal for has apparently modified fix pre a limitation of those classes of vious intentions, and will probably Meanwhile information is still awaited from Hankow that Mr. Warships not covered by the fly to South America and return Eugene Chen has signed the agree- ment regarding the Concession Washington Treaty Mr. J. Lhome vid the United States and the which Sir Austen Chamberlain an-

Garvin says France, Italy and Azores... nounced in the House of Commons last Thursday, had been virtually Japan will resist the limitation of concluded. Sir Austen's statement submarines. Then how can the Bri- the Commons of the British tish Empire reduce cruisers Again, Government's views of ail questions which have been under discussion in view of the oceanic character and with Mr. Chen and the assurances extent of the British Empire a which he gave regarding Britiak considerable number of our cruisers policy were telegraphed to Hankow and it is hoped here that they will are required, in peace, time - for satisfy Mr. Chen and that news of peace purposes. Would it do any the signing of the agreement will good at this juncture if Britain's be forthcoming immediately.

power of naval movement were crippled in the Far East while by land Russia, were free to send into China agents and munitions without restriction. Are flying forses to be free to bomb -aaral bases while naval forces are weak- saed in their power to act against nations containing flying bases?

If Russian armies are to be

FENGTIEN CAMPAIGN.

MARSHAL CHANG TSO LIN'8 PLANS.

GENEVA, Feb. 13th. Mr. Chao Hsin Cha, Chinese re- presentative to the League of Nations, in an interview, declared that he had authority to speak both for North and South China. "While internal differences might exist we are," he said," unitedly lac-'

[CHINESE PRESS SERVICE] ing external problems affecting our sovereignty, and "riatus quo." Mr.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 14th. Marabal Chang Tao Lin Las com- Chu also declared that if Britain made a peaceful gesture towards pleted all arrangements for the advance of his forces to Hopan and

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treaty would be denounced inmedi. Hupole has also appointed possibilities of naval counterprise China to the extent that the old and to start a campaign to invade organised without restriction are ately and a new treaty, on a basis General Chang Hauch Liang (his to be diminished in the Baltic, son) as field-marshal and Huen

North Sea and the Mediterranean. of equality and reciprocity immedi-Luen Chun as assistant to lead the

tranquillity ately entered, anti-British feeling campaign to Hupeb. In addition, Would this make for",

he has appointed three other Feng and reinforce guarantees for peace. would die out automatically.

tienese generals to direct their

These are only 1 few of the respective flanks to attack Wüsing kwan, where the Southerners are conundrums which will protract concentrating their forces to pre discussion and jeopardise

clusions. NoDo pare to push Northwards. MARSHALS WU AND CHANG. MAN APPEAL FROM THE

FORMER TO THE LATTER.

NEWS FROM THE YANGTSZE PORTS.

NAVAL WIRELESS REPORTS.]

ICHANO, Feb. 13th One hundred and sixteen mission- aries are now on their way down river.

Hankow Quiet.

HANKOW, Feb. 13th.

The city is quiet, but posters have been displayed in the British Concession-protesting against the proposed British-Sino Council

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"THE ADVANCE INTO HONAN.

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President

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THE "CITY OF TOKIO" REFLOATED.

(THROUGH AZUTEE'S AGENCY.]

"My "dear sir," interrupted his Road, are suing Mr. A Ș. Lane, companion, an English merchant Civil Engineer and Architect, for who operates a fleet of steamers the sum of 8145, which they claim an hour before dinner. Will you material supplied in connection with allow me to show you Singapore?" the treating of Canton tiles at No. 4, Liberty Avenue, Ho Mun Tin, with "Texacoat," their water- proofing preparation.

Smokes And Smėlis.

At this juncture a demonstration

show how water was absorbed into anon Texacoat" treated Caston

tile, and the effect of water on tile treated with this preparation

His Lordship: Unless covered

with "Texacoat 1" (Laughter.)

"Texicoat," continued witness

was not made to make tiles actually waterproof, unless the tiles were rigidly supported in the first place. It was impossible to make the tiles rigid in this case, and therefore

In ten minutes to the shuff-shuff of the ricksha runners the two men

Mr. H. J. Armstrong, of Messrs. were bowling along in the heart of Singapore's Chinese quarter. The Deacons, represented the plaintiffs, streets, a millrace of human beings, and Mr. F. G. Vaux, of Messrs. they could not be properly water- swarmed with thousands of, high- Wilkinson & Grist, was for the de-proof. When he inspected the pre-

voiced hawkers. The smokes "and smalls from thousands of charcoal

fendant.

Outlining the case, Mr. Armstrong braziers filled the air as groups of said the claim was one by the plain- coolies squatted about their evening tiffs for certain work done and meal. Hundreds of faring, oil materials used at No. 4, Liberty lampe and gas lamps flung aloft aquest of the defendant, and to his

fantastic blaze of light.

"Barbers Dentists? Merchants Doctors 7 exclaimed the English man with a smile. "Why, here the Chinese think nothing of uniting half a dozen skilled professions in one. Do you want some coffee or have you a toothache? Gate across the street.

Avenue, Ho Mun Tin, at the re

order.

The material used was Texacoat," a special preparation with an asphalt basis, principally used for the waterproofing of roofs, tiles, cement and concrete.

mises, the parapet was in fair re pair, but showed signs of having been badly built. If the parapet was out of repair, water could leak from the roof through the parapet, and then under the roof.

Cross-examined by Mr. Yaux regarding & conversation between witness and defendant concerning the supply of "Texacoat," Mr. Vaux commented that one might say that witness approached defen- dant first.".

Witness: Any aggressive fire does

His Lordship And you aggressive firm 1

In further answer to Mr. Vaux, witness agreed that he had offered to apply a third coat of the pre- paration if two failed to prevent leakage.

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Last year, the defendant asked plaintiffs, for an estimate for two coats of this preparation at No. 4, Liberty Avenue, Ho Mun Tin. The plaintiffs made an estimate, which defendant accepted by letter. The estimate included the application of Versatile And Debonair. two coats of the preparation men- In the glare of colour, movement tioned and the laying of two Canton and contrast were rows of Chinese tiles. Defendant had raised the shops resplendert with lanterns question, in his letter, that if two and gay-coloured bunting and signs coats of the preparation did not in Chinese characters with English prevent leaking, the plaintiffs should transcriptiona. Yen Fatloo" supply another cost free of charge. proclaimed one of them Coffee To this plaintiffs agreed. Broker-Veterinarian and Dentist." letter, special attention was called to any cracks which might develop

Replying to another question, "And why noti. Yen Fat cannot due to settlement of the building. see why he shouldn't unite the in order to specify definitely the witness said he would expect profits of several trades with which

exact terms of the contract, plain the Texacoat" to last longer he is familiar," explained the Eng tiffs accepted defendantis offer and than two months. lish merchant.. "Versatile and de bonair he will sell you 100 pounds confirmed his letter with the pro of Java's best coffee, pull my boy's vision that a further coat should be plain about the complaint not be aching molar, or diagnose your applied only to the tiles to preventing lodged before? polo pony's ailment. Incidentally, leakage through the tiles, but that any one of Yen Fat's dental opern this should not apply to any cracks tions will convince you he is a born which might appear due to settle-

The dental chair, ment of the building. stage manager. a gorgeous affair an à gilt adorned with red velvet, is just inside the BELGIAN KING AND QUEEN. door in full view of passers-by Coffee counters are arranged on either side, and two large sheds in the rear animals.

LONDON, February 13th. The Ellerman liner, City of Tokio has refloated and is apparently undamaged. She has proceeded to London."

[An earlier report stated that the ship had gone aground near the Goodwins]

VISIT TO ENGLAND PRIVATE AND. UNOFFICIAL,

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BRITISH WIRELESS, SERVICE.]

Ruasy, Feb. 13th.

to clear with smaller ships Battle to-day with King George and Queca ships and armoured cruisers are Mary at Buckingham Palace. of no use except to fght fleet actions in war and their strength

LIAN PARLIAMENT.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

Rrazy, Feb. 13th.

stricken accommodate

The roof at No Liberty Avenue, continued Mr. Armstrong, was laid Bat with Canton tiles which appeared to be cemented to gether.

Mr. Vaux: Then why do you ccan÷

After further cross-examination, M. Vaux submitted to witness that it was his duty, according to the contract to apply the third cost of the preparation, following the paint, without troubling us to December was accepted or not.

In answer to Mr. Armstrong, wit ness said to make a thoroughly satisfactory roofing job of it at this house, the roof would have to be

Work was, ultimately carried out, and the two coats of "Teracoat * werg applied towards the end of At night when a dental patientMay. It was not until the end of replaced, with a new one. This was drops in the proceedings are im July, following some heavy rains, what he would do if he were living pressive. Ten Fat stops weighing that the defendant raised the ques there. coffee, crosses to the torture chair

Witnean: Yes." Vaux submitted that the case was After further examination, Mr. premature, and that the contract

not been completed.

and wraps the victim in a flowing tion of there being anything wrong His Lordship: When you wrote robe of red. His assistant hangs and the first formal objection was the letter on May 6th, you expected to prevent the water going through Coolidge's proposal is beartily to The King and Queen of the Bel-out a large yellow Chinese lantern made by letter on August 10th.

The plaintiffs would contend that the roof? the contract was properly carried be welcomed.

The Sunday Times remarks gians arrived in London last night and a large crowd gathers to watch that a definite ration of strength having travelled from Brussels to the operations, ready to cheer or

cause of the jerry built nature of fixed in the Washington Agres see the exhibition of Flemish art. jeer according to the behaviour of out, and that leakage occurred be-

the patient." capital

the premises whose roof was not for

ships has Their visit, is of a private sad un-

A Elsing Young Merchant,

watertight. In addition, plaintiff's been honourably observed. The

official character but they lunched

At this juncture, the case was Across the street from Yen Fat's offered to supply a further coat. case for a ratio by no

is Ses Guan-bung, Rug Dealer, The offer was never taken up, and adjourned until this afternoon, at Ship Chandler and Rice Merchant. the money for the work done, and three o'clock, it being intimated Soe Guan is another rising young materials supplied had never been that there were three more witnesses merchant who started with a few paid. The offer of a third coat of, for the plaintiffs, and two for the SHANGHAI, Feb. 14th.

may not unfairly be conditioned KING'S GIFT TO AUSTRA- Chinete jurks, took up shipchand preparation still held good. The defence,

Mr. Armstrong went on to say lery, developed a clientele along the trouble, with this roof was that, Marshal Wa has telegraphed to by purely political circumstances Marshal Chang Tso Lin to the effect which are within the control of

Straits, dealt in rice, prospered, although the Canton tiles might be that plaintiffs did not contract to and profitably commercialised bis made waterproof with the Texa make the tiles waterproof. Chiang Kai Shek and Foreigners. that he had not previously been diplomacy. Light cruisers and des Aotified of the advance of the Feng troyers have use in battle but their

hobby for fine rugs from North cont," when it rained heavily there Mr. Scott, continuing his evid KIUKIANG, Feb. 13th.

China.

was a leakage where the tiles join-ence, said as a result of defendant's Proclamations have been issued tienese troops to Honna and be principal function is to police the seas and to execute blockade which

Ling Ping Ho, boat builder, raged the parapet, due to the bad con complainte be inspected the roof by General Chiang Kai Shek order would not be responsible for any

dealer and fine lace maker, is an struction of the house and not to of the house in question, and his was that the house was ing Chinese to evacuats all foreign accident that might arise, through it must be remembered is one of between the means of coercion contemplated

It is understood to be the King's other well-known character. And the Tault of the plaintiffs. who by the Covenant against a power premises, and calling for the promisunderstanding

Manager's Evidence. Fengticnese and Honantse

moisture came through the outer tection of foreigners and their pro might not be able to evacuate for recalcitrant to the authority of intention to present to the Common Ling Pin, who wears straw hate made in Frisco and boots made in

Mr Douglas George Bentt, the side of the parapet walls. perty under severe penalties for the Fengtieness at sudden notice. the League of Nations. The num non-compliance. i, ́

He implored Chang" to order his ber of smaller craft that a nationwealth of Australia's new buildings, Boston, builds very good campant district manager, in Hong Kong of To put a roof on the house to added witness, is troops to stop advancing, at least requirea depénda, therefore, very which the Duke of York will shortly! He still, paints eyes on them, to the Toxas, Company, gave evidence, Leep it being out in the rain in Firing on British Ships.

much on the ajzo and extent of NANKING, Feb. 13th." for the time being.

Texacont." manufactured by his a bathing suit and a Bou-Weiter The Fengtienese troops who, as its commitments at sea. An island open on behalf of. His Majesty at of his country, how can a boat and stated that the preparation of like a man by rifle fire and cxamined by the previously reported, have advanced empire like the British with its Canberra, a pair of despatch boxes navigate without eyes? Near Ling frm, had been on the local market hat He would get wet k

British ships are being stopped

the table in front. Fing's is the sign of See Lin-tin,

extensively used in Hong Kong with cement on top. Canton tiles local authorities without notice to the north of the Yellow Biver in immcase merchant feet presents which stand on

and motor supplies.

When the complaint was made, would not bear any great weight in having been given. A protest is Honau, are reported to be continu- a much greater target to attack of the Speaker's Chair as at West advertising wash-bowls, draperies for four or five years, and had been The roof itself was flat, pointed

While ing their advance across the Yellow then any other country.

Singapore's Chinese quarters are, witness pointed out that it was the ordinary way, and were general-" being made..

Movements of Chinese Troops. territory, in three directions. Ono ships was easily discovered at pressed a wish to make a personal filled with these versatile establish- usual to receive complaints much ly used only as a protective cover-

River to the heart of the Honana fair diplomatic ratio for capital ininster, When His Majesty ex- force is being led. along the Kin Washington a ratio for emüller

your fiver-und there are hun-pleted. Defendant replied that he struction. Underneath there was been sent to Chen Liao by train while the other two will advance very complicated geographical and ings and suggested: the "despatch dreds in Singapore-buy a hat for had only just heard that leakage damp proof. roof. It was impor About four thousand troops have Han Railway of the Honna section, craft that should take into account gift to the new Government build- ments. You may procure gas for earlier after a job had been coming for buildings of fret slaver Empty troopships are waiting at towards Chengchow and Kaifeng, economie considerations might well boxes the offer was warmly received your wife, or pick a good American had occurred at No. 4, Liberty tant that underneath Capton tiles

the roof should be damp proof, and accepted. respectively."

Chinking.

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CHINEIARG, Fob 13th.

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prove more elusive.

for, according to the ancient mazim

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clock, all in the same store.

Avenue.

floconstructed and the