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SHANGHAI REPORTED AS

**TRANQUIL.

BEING

BRITISH G.O.C. INTERVIEWED.

NORTHERN MILITARY LEADERS AT SUNGKIANG.

The news to hand from Shanghai points to that City being. tranquil, despite the fact that, as already stated, a big battle is imminent between the forces of the North and South. Sunghiang, near Shanghai, is believed to be "the objective of the Southern troops

Interviewed by Shanghai newspapermen, Major-Gen. Duncan, the General Officer Commanding the British forces at Shanghai, reiterates his statement regarding the non-aggressive character of British policy in Shanghai. MAJOR-GENERAL DUNCAN

INTERVIEWED.

{THROUGH BAUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE HONG KONG, DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 1st, 1927.

THE SOVIET REPLY THE NICARAGUAN

OBITUARY.

Joht Duncan, Major-General Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forca "despatched to China to pro tect the life and property of British nationals in Shanghai, arrived yes terday on the troopship Hepantic, Interviewed by Pressmen Major- together with his General Staff and

SHANGHAI, Feb., 19th.

two- infantry battalions.

Earl Birkenhead on the situation, Earl Birkenhead, in a speech at Birkenhead yesterday, said the

TONE NOT UNEXPECTED.

FURTHER BRITISH ACTION

ANTICIPATED.

THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, February 97th. The Russian reply to the British Noto is couched in terms which were expected in well-informed political quarters in London, where it was not anticipated that the Soviet would in anyway. commit itself or admit the responsibility of propagands Those supporters of the Government who criticise, the British Note as timid consider the Soviet Note insolent," and it is understood that they will, press all the more strongly for the abroga- tion of the Trade Agreement and even a rupture of diplomatic rela tions. Although their view is not shared in official quarters, they re gard the British Nota in the light of an ultimatum.

WAR.

BISHOP RIDGWAY."

BRITAIN'S POLICY SIMILAR

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Feb. 29th. The death is announced of Bishop.

TO THAT OF USA.

U.S. ADMIRAL FIRED AT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] ̧

LONDON, February 97th. A message from Coronto, Nicar agua, says that H.M.8 Colomba. has arrived and that the British Chargé dAffaires has conferred with

the Captain.

Statement By British Omcial. CORINTO, Feb. 28th. After a conference with Captain Lecky aboard, E.M.S. cruiser Colombo the British Charge. d'Affaires, in statement, said that if necessary Britain would ba the first comtry, after the United States, to recognize the Diaz re gime. Nothing could be done ex- cept by co-operation.

A BRITISH COMMUNIST.

LONDON, Feb. 28th.. The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Mellanus, who received the

famous Zinovialf letter.

WORLD-FAMOUS ENGLISH

PAINTER.

LONDON, Feb. 27th. The death is announced of Sir Luke Fildes, R.A, the celebrated *English painter:

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT HAPPY VALLEY.

BOME GOOD DIVIDENDS.

SELECTIONS FOR TOMORROW'S EVENTS.

(BY RAPIER J

Probably owing to the uncertain- ty of the weather there was not a big attendance at the commences ment of the first race si the annual

meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club at Happy Valley yesterday, but before tifin the crowd had svelled to normal proportions and the scene was brightened by the fair sex in many delightful crea- tions.

FULLS

The course

"greasy but the going was not sufficiently heavy to be responsible for the few upsets that took plac

H.E the Governor and Lady! Clementi- arrived before the third

[Sir Luke Filder at the time of his death was 84 years of age. Ho studied art at the South Kensing ton Art Schools and the Royal Academy, London, and was in his early career arell-known illustra or of books and magazines: He afterwards, painted

and Venetian subjecta and, latterly, was hibited at the Royal Academy 13 much protrait work. He Brat ex- long ago aa 1879, and was elected chosen selections played by the

The

race and were met by Messrs, H. E. White and R. J. Paterson. Services were well represented.

The intervals between the Tases

General Duncan said that as far as he knew at present the Coldstream Guards would remain in Hong Kong. He emphasised that the mission to Shanghai was one of defence. It was to protect. British Government had to decide a month lives and property. Major-Gen-ago whether their countrymen were eral Duncan is suffering from slight to suffer under the existing condi- baye to follow up the Note by same was hit but orders were given to RA. in 1882 He was knighted Band of the K.0.8.B.'s

fever as the result of vaccination.

MEETING OF NORTHERN

MILITARY LEADERS.

A VISIT TO AND INSFECTION

AT, SUNGKIANG.

[CHINESE PRESS SERVICE]

SHANGHAI, Feb. 25th. Marshal Sub Chuan Fang and Chang Trung Chang, together with other military leaders, started for Sangkiang shortly after their ar

Political circles are of opinion that the British Government will

notion, although the precise nature of the action is not clear. It is considered possible that the Govern ment will decide to denounce the Trade Agreement, allowing diple- matic relations to continue, but opinion is divided with regard to the wisdom of this course.

tions in China. They knew that a battle must take place within 100 miles of Shanghai and they had seen it was certain that, which ever side won, fugitives from a defeated army would fall back in violent confusion apon Shangbai, and they had seen far too many illustrations of what either fugitives or undisciplined military would do when they found PRESS COMMENT ON THE themselves in a British community. The community at Shanghai, in- eluded some thousands of British

people, and great sums of mones had been invested there under the

Admiral Latimar Fired At. The American Admiral Latimer, of the United States Marines, was fred at while travelling by train from Lean to Chinandega. Nobody

return the fire and endeavour to capture the assailants in future.

FRANCE'S WAR DEBTS TO

U.S.A

PROPOSALS CONCERNING PROVISORY PAYMENTS.

{THROUGH KIUTER'S AGENCY.])

FARIS, Feb. 28th. The Malin says the United States has agreed to accept payment on The morning papers generally account of the debt from France

REPLY.

LATER.

rival at Shanghai on the 7th inst. Protection of treaties solemnly receive the Russian Note very coldly pending the ratification of the Debt

troops

And signalise it as vague, solent and evasive.

in-

guaranteed in order to carry on Marshal Sup and General Chaus business and encouraged equally by

The Times declares that the inspected the

stationed

the Government of China as by the there, and a meeting was called Government of Britain. Benson Government would do well to ignore with Generals Chow Yam Jen and able and moderate precautions for it altogether, as it is a mixture of Mang Chao Yuct to discuss military protecting that community from misstatements, false charges, vague plans. It is reported that an im- being destroyed and their property professions, pacific intentions, an porlant decision was reached to the looted, became essential and the only effect that for the time being they possible course, was taken when the must be on the defensive at Sung- Government decided to send a force kiang, while General Chang Tsung which the British representatives Chang's forces, new concentrating on the spot deemed necessary for at Nanking and Changchow, re to that purpose. prepare for immediate attacks on the Southerners, who appear cager to take Sungkang.

The same night Marshal Sun and General Chang returned to Shang- hai, the former having his head- quarters at Lungwha (near Shang- hai), temporarily.

1,000 MORE BRITISH MARINES FOR SHANGHAI.

(THROUGH ROUTER'S LOKNOT.]

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28th.

The British transport Minnesota, with 1,000 marines, has arrived bere:

(EARLIER TELEGRAMS.)

[BRITISH WIBZL2A) AZAȚICE.)

Shanghai Tranquil,

LONDON, Feb. 27th.

(NAVAL WIRELESS NEWS] NEWS FROM THE YANGTSZE REGION.

The Ichang Strike.

ICHANG, Feb. 97th No progress has yet been made with the negotiations for bringing an end to the strike of the shipping godowo men, and posters have ap- peared assigning the cause of the delay to the British. The pilots are returning from shore.

Hankow Qatet.

HANXOW, Feb. 275h-

On the surface, Hankow is quiet. Movement of Troops.

NANKING, Feb. 27th.

The transfer of Shantung, troops from Pukow continues, and large numbers are proceeding down river.

Naval Concentration. -

CHINXIANG, Feb. 27th "The situation in Shanghai is more Shantung troops continue to pour tranquil and Press reports states in from Nanking and, later, being that the precautionary military embarked down river. There has small concentration of measures taken by the British have been. 2 had marked moral effects.

Chinese warships at Tungchaw.

NAVAL DISARMAMENT. BRITAIN'S REPLY TO U.S. PRE SIDENT'S MEMORANDUM (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, February 27th

It is learned that the British Note, replying to President Coo- lidge's disarmament

will

bo presented to Washington on Monday and that simultaneously

THE AVIATION FATALITY

AT BUENOS AIRES.

[REUTER'S' AMERICAN BERVICE)

M

BUENOS AIRES, Feb, 27th:

answer to which has already been given in Sir Austen Chamberlain'a Note. The matter should for the moment be allowed to rest there, since a" protracted controversy would merely complicate the foreign situation in China, which is far from being unconnected with Soviet intrigue; but it is better handled by itself.

The Morning Post say that despite of the bypocritical pro fessions, the Reply breathes & de- fiant refusal to desist from the courses which provoked Sir Austen Chamberlain's Note.

The Daily Telegraph says the Reply is a voluminous outpouring of evasive verbiage and recrimina tion. It is quite worthless för the purpose for which nominally it is intended; and it is not for our Government to accept, a challenge

to enter a "dispute on 5 matter which is incontrovertible and upon which its own attitude: has been stated sufficiently and in plaia terms.

Agreement

(THROUGH HAVAS AGENCY.]

LATER M. Poincare has received, from

particularly President Coolidge, a friendly response towards accepting the French proposals concerning provisory deht payments. The pro- posals were. similar to those accept- ed by Great Britain

"THE ROYAL TOUR.

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK IN NEW ZEALAND.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.1

RuGay, Feb. 27th.

were made pleasant by the suitably

The Racing.

in 1900 and was made a 5.5.7.0. in 1918. He painted a State For- trait of the King in "1909, State

In a field of 15 Mr. Reidy did Portrait of the Queen in 1905, and a further State Portrait of the well to bring in Fangle in the first race, the result not being altogether King; in 1919

Among his best-known pictures expected It was gratifying to find were: Fair, Quict and Sweet that the services of so many jockeys Rest," 1879; The Casual Ward,"

1874; "The Widower," 1878; "The were available and I was glad to Return of the Penitent, 1878: The see Mr. Bulteel again in the saddle. Village Wedding," ""Venetian Life,"

Al Fresco Toilet," and "The He was here about three years ago and as I understand He is likely Doctor," in 1892]

to remain with us for some time he will accordingly be available for the Extra Meetings

DE PINEDO'S FLIGHT.

(THROUGH, BEUTER'S AULNCY.)

Roxz, Feb. 28th. The Marquis de Pinedo has as- rived at Rio de Janeiro.

SQUASH RACQUETS.. RITISH TEAM WIN AGAINST

BOSTON,

-(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]

BOSTON, February 27thi The British Squash Racquets team defeated Boston by three matches to to two..

Capt. Cazalet beat the Americas National Champion, Myles Baker, 15/5, 15/11, 10/15, 15/11. -

The Duke and Duchess of York, U.S. PROFESSIONAL GOLF.

CHALLENGE MATCH "FOR

in their tour of New Zealand, ́arrived yesterday at Rotorua, which is in the heart of the area famous for its hot springs, boiling geysers and other volcanic phenomena.

The population is mainly Maori and the ceremonies connected with the welcome accorded to the Royal visitors included native dances and many other picturesque features.

The Prime Minister, in his capa city as Minister for Native Affairs, met the Duke and Duchess on ar rival and presented the leading Maori Chiefs, who wore their kiwi feathers and ruga

The Daily Mail says the Note is

RADIO TELEPHONY. insolent, mendacious and diffuse. In authorising Sir Austen Cham berlain to despatch his protest the Government exposed itself almost to

A NEW RECORD. the proverbial consequences that

[DRITISH, WIRELESS who bandys words with black- guarda must expect to be insulted. This

expectation

Alled." promptly and characteristically fal-

пе

Moscow

hna

$10,000.

[REUTER'S "AMERICAN SERVICE}

५

ST. PETZEBBURG, Florida,

Feb. 97th.

As I anticipated Cheapeake Bay won the second race fairly easily.

Bengal justified my selection in the third race but Saligia held on to him well and was only beaton by a length. However, I do not think Bengal has been really extended yet and he should start as favourite for the Champions,

THE OFFICIALS.

The following were the officials Patron R.. Sir Cecil Clementi,

K.C.M.C.

Honorary Stewarda-H.E. Vice

Admiral Sir Reginald Y. Tyr- white B K.C.B., D.8.0., D.C.L. (Ozon), H.E. Major General C. O. Luard, C.B.. C.M.G., and Commodore J. L Pearson, C.M.G.

Stewards. Mr. H. P. White, Sin

Hanty Gollan, K, C.B.E., Lieut. Col. G. K. Hall Bruttos Mr. R. M. Dyer, Hon. Mr.-D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. E. J. Paterson, Mr. C. A. Peel, Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. E. Birkett, and Mr. F. Sutton. Stewards in Charge of the Scale-

Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mr. C. A. Poel..

Judge-Mr. D. E. Clark, Assistant Judge. Mr. P. Tester. Starter-Lieut-Col G. E. Hall

Brutton.

Second Starter-Mr. H. C Mac

Namara

Steward in Charge of Paddock.

Mr. F. Sutton.

Handicapper-r. C. M. S. Alves. Stewards in Charge of Parin

Mutuel-Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard and Mr. M. T. John- Time-keeper.-Mr. H. H. H. Priest-

les. Hon. Surgeon Dr. J. C. Macgown." Hon, Feterinary Surgeons-Major F. Hogg, RA.V.C. and Mr. In Reidy. Sectory.-Mr. C. Bernard Brown. Treasurers-Messrs. Linstead &

Davis Clerk of the Course. Mr.

Paterson.

IN THE MEMBERS'

ENCLOSURE.

SOME NOTES ON THE DRESSES.

The victory of Fom Pong Hall [SPECIALLY CONTRIBUTED.] in the Valley Stakes was a popular one as this was the initial venture Yesterday the overcast weather. of his Owner,(Mr. Ho Kom Tong) quite unsuitable for all the lovely diaphanous garments with into the racing world. This was which the shop windows Lad one of my selections as also was women's minds have been fall

during the last fortnight. But des Skidoo which paid $2.20 for pite a grey sky there was plenty of

colour and some., charming place.

costumes. The Chinese wintry ladies in their silks and, "brocades

In the Foochow Cup, Ralph rode

nice race on Gomeril and gave Messrs. Hall and Sheaton their first win at the Meeting.

Another success was scored by Mr. Duabar in the Trial Plate with

Eliot Bay as I forecasted.

In the Challenge Match for was thrown by Smoke Call, $10,000 over 72 holes, Hagen beat Sarazen easily in the early stages of the match played at Miami and Sandford

MAGNIFICENT REGENT-

STREET.

Mr.

brightened the overcoated throng as they moved about the enclosure- where sable coats rubbed shoulders with silk macintoshes and leather jerking.

"The general impression given by the crowd was one of thức, The Mishap to Mr. "Peat.

Englishwoman can wear sporta The Garrison Cup was won in clothes and tailor mades as no other. race can, and above all, perhape handsome style by Ralph on, The because of our pernicious climate, Geezer and his backers were re- can look ber most gracious under: warded with the first really big weather conditions which make a Frenchwoman miserable. But dividend of $105.30. The com-though the sky was overcast there mencement of this race was marred was little rain yesterday and it was by an accident to Mr. Peat who amazing how varied and attractive the dressing was. A corn coloured yatin coat with wide collar and hem

trim "little Peat was removed to the French of white fur was next Hospital suffering from a cut eye outfit of swathed turban, three wrap over skirt in tones of warm and concussion, but I understand quarter length leather jacket and that his injuries are not scrions and beige. Just beyond were a magni- it is hoped that a night's rest will ficent sable cloak and a charming ensemble of pink and blue r6p, enable him to be about again worn with a pink chenil hat. Tho Sunburst Rose won the Chater cloak which was cut somewhat on Cup in surprising fashion and paid the lines of a nurse's dainty uniform was of Airforce blue, its fulness in his few supporters -the sum of inverted pleats held by pink stitch- 841.30. The Goblin faded away being, and under this was worn an REBUILDING NEARLY

fore coming into the straight and accordian pleated dress of pink with a hint of bine at the neck and COMPLETE.

cannot have been as fit as hewar between the pleats. a week 180.

Mention must be made also of Scaffolding is fast disappearing

Mr. Haimovitch brought King of number of black suits and coats. new buildings in Regent Hearts home in the Jockey Club It used to be said that only French

ping thoroughfare that has almost all been rebuilt since the war-and passers-by are seeing the full effect of gears of work for the first time. The great curve of highway to ba The call was initiated by a bust-seen from Piccadilly circus is prov. ness house in San Francisco to sing a delight to many people.

A policeman has noticed he told merchant from that city now visit- ing London. It was stated that the presman recently that my foreigners stand and look raptly at reception was perfect.

the finished curve, and then an one of the finest races seen here, evidence yesterday and very charm ing they were. There was no need questions about it. They do not Mr. Dunbar's stable will be fav-to forego light alines in the encro know what used to stand there, he canite and if the going is in any sure which, despite the gray skies, Lizard and serpent walked side by said, and so they have no regrets way heavy Eliot Bay should do the was clean and dry under foot.

trick p about the passing of old London.

As usual the general arrange side with silk kid and suede, and They are full of enthusiasm for the ments for the comfort of the public even the sports shoes are now-cut street as it looks to-day, and those left nothing to be denized and the so neatly that they did not look who have walked along the full intervals between the faces were not heavy beside the others. Above that plenty of cobweb fine silk length of it-arely now one of the too long,

treets of the world-often say that and the following days will be at favourite sauburn tones. y... most interesting of the famous The first race after tifin today stocking in nearly every case in the they have seen nothing like it any 3 o'clock instead of 2.30 us hereto yere else in the world...

BUGET

27th. The longest distance radio 'phono

from

The Daily Chronicle aaya the Re-call since the new wireless service Street, W.-the great London shop stakes and gave Mr. Dynasty his women could wear black as it should! -

ply is an elaborate piece of special with America was opened was pleading, which does not give a

made last evening, when telephone specific answer and holds out no hope, save in the most general communication was stablished be terms. However, any move away from hostility on the part of tween San Francisco and London.

bo greatly, wel- the Soviet Woocated, bere, hat comed and

in view of Moscow's past record the British

public will want to see its good intentions established by per- formance.

The Daily News Lays the manner of the Reply is that of an urbabe The two occupants of the aero-headmaster rebuking, more in sor- fow than in an anger; a foolish plane Detroit were killed, and, a

bird airman is dying

escapade of a rebellious schoolbor

The unlucky aviators were three

Sir Austen Chamberlain will make of the four American aviators who

a statement on disarmament in the set out some time ago to fly around House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Ramany MacDonald

The reply has been delayed while the Government was consulting the Dominions, the last of whose re- plies was received at the end of last week,

Bouth America.]

The Hilled.

LATER

Those killed in the air collision were Captain Woolsey and Lieuten

aat Benton.

Paris Comment.

PARIS, Feb. 28th. Commenting on the Russian Reply to Great Britain, the Ere Nouvelle Bays that with all their cunning, one certain thing is that Bolshevism did not succeed in con- vincing the gallery that they were not prepared to foment civil war

in China,

STEEL RAILS. £200,000 WORTH CONDEMNED (THROUGH ZHUTER'S AGENCY.]

CAPETOWN, Feb. sath. South African railway experta have condemned as useless £200,000 worth of steel rail, imported by

Continental firms.

first win.

be worn, but that is no longer true. Nothing looks better with bright. Miaty Eve won the last race in colour and golden hair than black, especially if it be relieved with convincing style and produced an white; and the tall lissom figure of other good dividend of $101, "A

the typical Englishwoman is never than in a This pony Low comes into the seen to better advantage

black ensemble cut on the somewhat.. Derby picture along with King of severe lines of the modern tailleur... Clubs, King of Hearts, Canadian,The short skirt demands that Democrates, Chesprake Bay and special attention be given to Does Eliot Hay. Here is material for and stockings, they were much in

fore.

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