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EXTENSIVE WATERFRONT
RECLAMATION,
With the extension of its mani- cipal boundaries since April 1st Yokohama has reached out seven miles nearer to Tokyo, and the effect on the city that suffered su terribly in the great earthquake ryf 393 is dealt with in a report by the British Consul-General, Me. E. H. Bohms.
CHINA AND SEA POWER.
FLEETS IMPOSSIBLE UNDER
BOLSHEVISM.
PRODUCT OF SETTLED CONDITIONS.
It has been remarked as fortunate that China has no Navy worth talk- ing about just now, as the exist ence of such a force would have added materially to the difficulties of the international Powers in deal ing with the present situation. This is a view. Another, and in our opinion an equally legitimate one, is that bad China possessed a big Navy the present situation would not have arisen at all t is curious fact that, whereas the most chaotic country is able to maintain an Army-or what gors by that rather lastic word--the existence of a Navy seems synony- mous with responsibility and trden. Bolshevism promptly destroyed the Russian Flert, and, in spite of Since 1994, Mr. Holnica tells us, attempts to patch up what reamins the number of foreign residents (ex-of it, mindy takes the Soviet Navy cluding Chinese) as quadrupled.
The financial
Tixie has EJAY fortunately developed since the re port was written and may retard scheme in
view, but 1. is of interest for those who remember Yokotan only as a great port in learn that no effort will be spayed enterprise. encourage factory Sites will be available on the com pletion a few years hence of au extensive waterfront reclamation and the resulting developments will include tramway extension, water- works, gasworks, electrical, and many other facilities designed to ninko Yokohama one of the largest eities in the Island Empire.
The told is now 1,000, of whom 499 seriously. In the heyday of her are British and 223 American.
To Imperialism. China did indeed
cope with a shortage of both for eign style houses and office accom-
cerns,
IIL¢4#*R* a fighting Fleet of some
modation, two important oil con-magnitude, and sent large numbers i employing large foreign of her naval officers to England for staffs, are building, and similar de
training. Now, whilst she has prole JESTA R contemplated by other foreign concerns. In the work of ably got more so-called troops in rrennstruction the streets of the the field than ever before in her former foreign sellement are bein history, her sea power has degene- improved, while the erection of fre proof buildings has been stimu- rated into a mere travesty of the
The terms. hated by Government grants. growing tendency of the Japanes to deal direct is mentioned by Mr. Holmes as affecting the prospects of Foreigh import and export firms. but, on the other hand, he notes an
increasing tendency on the part of representatives of foreign houses to visit Japan.
PERJURY CHARGE.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CITY'S HATRED.
This point is an interesting one The great fleets of the world are in the buds of great Powers, and their
possession of them is tant amount to an assurance of stability,
revlit. and a high code of civiliza tion. Of course, the explanation is not far to serk. An Army may
Et
MAYOR OF WELLS SENT | always be raised where the man-
FOR TRIAL.
power is available, even although i in reality merely an armed rabble. The Zulus, the Afghans, and the Soudanese could put formid- able armies into the field against as. But a Navy is the product not only of settled conditions in a coun try but of grant material resources which canunt.be developed except under such conditions.
WELLS (Somerset). Extraordinary suggestions with regard to the hatred of the people of Wells for their mayor were made here during the hearing of a charge of perjury against Mr. Edwin Schilling La Thangue Collins, the mayor, who is over 70.
Japan And China.
The modern world has to more remarkable contrast to offer than the difference between Japan and China. The ses power of the former has risen to pre-eminence with her amazing adoption of West- ern ideas. It is the symbol of her
3. Collins is being prosecuted by Mr. Charles Thomas Jewell, local motor-engineer, who alleges that the mayor, in giving evidence against him in a county court case swore what he knew to be false with regard to a document he produced.greatness and her integrity. The The civil action had to do with sen power of China has waned in
ta the
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a com by Mr. Collins against Mr. consequence of disruption and cor; Jewell for £147 35. 8d. in respect ruption. The high-sounding term of of dilapidation of premises.
"national aspiration" is given Cat M. A. E. Chubb, solicitor for Bolshevist
suggestion Mr. Jewell, cross-examined by Mr. régime of mob-lawlessness A. B. D. Sword, the solicitor de-brigandage from which China is fending Mr. Collins, said that the suffering. In truth, the best imagin county court so aroused a great able standard for judging of the deal of interest.
stability and responsibility of any And the public evinced a great maritime country is the extent of deal of hostility towards the acts Navy. cused -1 won't go so far as that.
Wasn't there continued jearing and cheering -There was applause at the end of counsel's speech.
Did not the judge speak about the acrimonious atmosphere-I be- lieve he did say something like that. Hasn't the town been infected with hatred towards this in- Not, so far as i know,
The Justices Clerk: What is the object of all these questions!
Mr. Sword: Because if a town is infected with hatred against a man it is very easy to get evidence against him.
Insult To People."
Mr. J. C. Duvis, a Wells jour-
Probably the pacifists will dissent from this doctrine. But let them review history and they will find abundant proof of the truth of it. There is no paradox in the simple statement that if China to-day pas assed a powerful fleet, she would not want to employ against for. tiga Powers, berause she could only possess such a fleet by virtue of Constitutional
conditions which
would enable her to treat with foreign Powers in a different manner from her present methods.-Navn! and Military Record.
nalist, produced his shorthand notes POLICE R.C. WHIST DRIVE.
of the county court action and was asked by Mr. Sword if there was hostility towards Mr. Collins.
The ChairiDAQ:
Surely these
questions are premature?
Mr. Sword: I want to show that there was feeling, that it might
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
As briefly mentioned yesterday
a whist drive was held at the Police Club on Thursday Recreation
affect the credibility of witnesses. night in aid of the Police Branch
The Chairman: That is an insult Ministering
to the people of Wells and 1 will Funds.
Children's League
not permit it. You have no right The drive was organised by Mrs.
to make such a suggestion.
W. Kent, Mrs. R. Marks and Mrs.
were
Mr. Sword: My last desire is to C. F. Alexander. There reflect upon the ancient city of about twenty tables occupied, and Wells.
at the conclusion of play Chief
donors of prizes and also the ladies
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Tho cuee for the prosecution Inspector W. Kent thanked the having closed, after five minutes' consideration the chairman an-
who had helped to make the func-RUSSIAN STUDENT'S CRIME. Slove, Cholof by the Assize Court took up the challenge. Very well, nounced that the court found that a prima facie case had been made oui and Mr. Collins would be coin- mitted for trial.
The Chairman said that the deci sion was unanimous,
Mr. Collins pleaded not guilty and reserved his defense. Bail was granted, himself in £300 and two suraties of £150 each.
tion success.
The prize winners were as under: Saunders Ladies, Mr. S. (183); 2, Mrs Glendinning (170); 3, Mra Hunt (169); booby, Mrs. Hynes (131).
Gentlemen: 1. Mr. Reynolds (174); 2, Mr. Dyerson (173); 3, Mr. Grimmett (100); Booby, Mr. Hynes (197).
A MONSTER OF CALLOUS- NESS.
GIRL STUDENT ASSASSIN- ATED.
of Ufh, in the Ural Mountains, was maintained.
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Amid I'll sign, she exclaimed. great merriment a document, word- ed, Please don't blame any one Cholof and a group of fellow
for my death," was drawn up and atudents held a discussion Nietzche's doctrines, ut which Zina duly appended her aigesture. Now watch,' sund Cholof, pulling Cholof boasted that ho at least had will power enough for anything out a Finnish clasp knife,
He sprang across the table and "Even to commit murder ?" a com- radu Baked. "Yes, oven for that," stabbed the laughing Zina to the Cholo! answered, and if anybody heart. He then quietly folded up undergraduate, aged here has the nerve to sign a letter and pocketed the girl's letter, said, See you to-morrow to his The duties of M. C. were dis-
not my fault I will murder him on municipal and magisterial work. charged by Messrs. P. Condon: W. nineteen, murdered a sixteen-year- for the police declaring that it was friends, drank two bottles of beer, old girl to prove that he had the the spot, then drink two bottles of and spent the evening at a picture
house, as he had promised. Hollands, and A. Charman.
Prizes were given by Mr. W."will power of a superman," was beor, and go to the pictures."
* The Ohallenge. Kent, Mr. H. Ruttonjes, Mr. Par- related the Moscow Supreme Ap- sons, Mr. Peuster, Mr. A. Mason,
Mr. Collins intimated that sati after the trial of the case at the asizes he will abstain from all
His municipal duties are being undertaken by the deputy-mayor. Those duties will include the wel coming of the size judge (Mr. Justics Avery) before whom the mayor will appear.
How an
Messrs. Wing Nam, and the Pioneer peal Court, when the sentence of Everybody laughed at him, and a nine years' imprisonment passed on girl student named Zina Yucocova
Silk Store.
Next morning he took Zina's let ter to the police, and was amazed when they charged him with the murder.
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