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MARSHAL CHIANGTM ACCEPTED BY THE
NANKING GOVERNMENT. •
CHIANG TO BE WELCOMED TO THE CITY.
SOON TO RESÜME GENERALISSIMATE.
THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 1928:
DR. C. C. WU'S MISSION TO U.S.A. “
NANKING GOVERNMENT'S LATEST MANDATES.
NORTHERN ARMY CONCENTRATING ON FENG YU HSIANG'S TROOPS.
As bolts frean the blue " in China's kaleidoscopic politics are merely the normal, surprise should not be felt regarding the on- moumoment that Marshal. Chiang Kui Shek, in spite of very recent pronouncements to the contrary, is now being kindly received by the Nanking Government, who intend to welcome him right royally to their headquarters and assist in his installation to his old pest of Commander-in-Chief of the Kuomintang Army. Whether this - invitation" is shared by all the Kid inintang military leaders is prob jably very "doubtful; but gvidently the civilian leaders have agreed 'oner'again to weķome back the match who unquestionably was for
long their outstanding military chief.
Dr. C. C. Wu is being sent on a "speciál missjon" to America for the purpose of negotiating "a modification of the existing Sino- American treaty."
The post of Finaner Minister has fallen to Mr. T. V. Soong (hiang's brother-in-law) and Mr. Sun Fe is appointed to a new uffer Ontitled "Chief of the Construction Departmrat."
The military situation in the Noch is reported to be of such a nature that Dictator. Chang Ts Lin intends to conrentiate his forces on the impending onslaught of Marshal Feng Yu Hang S troops.
MARSHAL CHIANG AND NANKING GOVERN.
*MENT.
(WhY0s Yui Pau)
SHANG
THE LATEST MANDATES
FROM NANKING.
(Fah Txz Ya Pau)
SHANGHAI, January 4th. The Nanking Government issued number of important marilates vesterday, as follows:-
(Shanghai, January 4th. Yesterday Marsha! Chiang Kai Shek issued a cireukar telegrami an nouncing that he is going to San- king to prepare for the coming 4th Kuomintang Conference. He said that since his resignation from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Kuomintang Army, the so-called | Central Government set up in San- ing a modification of the existing king had been merely in me and | Sina-American Trely.....
politics as well as party affairs were
in as chaotie a condition as ever.
As he had adhered to the idea that
no preonstruction and reformation in the Nationalist Government and
the Kuomintang Party was possible without upholding the supreme authority of the Party and the
Dr. C. Wu is assigned to a special mission in America where he will represent the Nanking Government to negotiate with the United States Government regard.
BRITISH FLOODS.
RAILWAY BRIDGE COLLAPSES.
MAIL TRAIN'S NARROW ESCAPE.
BAITIK WIRELESS SERVICE]
REORY, Jan, 3rd. From all parts of the country reports continue to come of dain age and difficulties caused by the floods. The most notable happer- ing to day was, the collapse of the Bridge of the London and North- Eastern Railway, near Edmonton, on the main line from London to Cambridge. The mail train had only just passed.
The line has beer: closed to traffic, causing considerable disorganisation which would have been worse but¦ for the existence of an old loop line which has not been used for nedy years, but to which it was possible to divert traße for Cam bridge.
RUSSIAN OIL FIELDS.
CONTRACT FOR GERMAN SYNDICATE.
(TBROUGH RELİKA'S AGENCY.)
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3rd.
A German pipe syndicate has contracted for the delivery of 30,000 tons of pipes for the construction of pipelines in the Russian officids in the Caucasus,
SOVIET SENTENCES.
OFFICIALS ABUSE THEIR POSTS."
ارم
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow. Jan. 3rd... Charged with abusing their official posts. M. Poliakov, Standing Commission of the Nation-Commercial Director of the Grain
list Government.
Chiang Kai Shek, Sub Fő and Lin Sen are appointed members of the
Sun Fo is appointed Chief of the Construction. Department, while the financial post formerly held by him will be filled by T. V. Suong! '
Chu Min Yi will be ordered to
immediate calling of the Plenary proceed, to France on
mission
the
Department of the State Bank, and
assistant manred Telesnin, har heen sentenced to death and their property has been confiscated.
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Nine merchants have been sen tenced to varying terms of impri- sonment on cognate 'charges.
It was alleged that Poliakov and Telesnin communicated sceret com- ercial information to' private mer-
Kuomintang Conference, through of investigating health conditions chants and sold the latter's grain which all factional problnus were there. espected to be satisfactorily sittled.
he was now impelled by his patriotic feelings and urged by Kuomintang- édmrades to resume the heavy dos- ponsibility of paving the way to unfling the 4th Kutimintang Confer елек He hoped that all comrades, would give him every; support in achieving this end, forgetting past factional or personal grudges “and differences,
to
U.S. YANGTSZE PATROL.
CHANGE OF DIVISION.
ROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
MANILA, Jan, Bru.. The 45th Destroyer Division is being sent to Chink to relieve the
rd, which has been patrofing the Yangtze sinde October 15th.
NATIONALIST APPOINT.
MENTS.
Marshal Chiang proceeded
(THEODOK REUTER'S AGENCY.) Nasking from Shanghai this morn-
SHANGHAI, Jan. 4th. ing, and the Nariking Government Marshal Chiang Kai Shek and despatched a large number of several members of the Kuomin tang C.E.C. left for Nanking this armed ganrds along the Shanghai-morning.
pking Railway to ensure the safety of Marshal Chiang's train. The well-known Chung Shan". Sun Fo as Minister of Con- Armoured car was also assigned to struction, which apparently a escort him to Nanking.
As soon as his arrival in Nanking, Marshal Chiang will formally as sume office as Commander-in-Chief of the Kuomintang Army.
THE SIEGE OF CHOCHOW.
(Wah T Tat Pao...
Susan. January 4th. The Fergtienese, who have been besieging Choehow for a long time, have ordered by their leaders to withdraw to about miles from the suburbs of that city. Terms are being negotiated between General Fi. Tsang Yi, the Shani commander at Chochow, and the Fengtienese representatives for the surrender of the city, and are ex- pected to be concluded soon.
now
THE FENGTIEN-SHANSI WAR TENSION.
(Wah Taz Tat· Lao.),
SHANGHAI, January 4th. The war tension between Shansi and the Peking Government is con- aidered by the latter to be consider ably alleviated. Marshal Chang Tao Lin is reported to be proposing to put his full strength against Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang.
Mr. T. V. Scong has been off cally appointed Finance Minister of the Yanking Government, and
new portfolio.
Mr. Quo Tai Chi is Appointed absence of Mr. CC, Wu, who has aeting Foreign Minister during the been appointed special delegate to America to negotiate a Treity be tween the Nationalist Government and the United States.
It is understood that Dr. Wank Cheng Ting has been offered the Foreign portfolio, but has at pre- sent, not accepted it.
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SNAKE IN THE "RED ROSE,"
THRILLING ADVENTURE IN MID-AIR.
(THROUGH REUTEr's agency.]
KANGOON, Jan. 27d.
or more favourable terms than to the State Departments.
PROSPERITY OF U.S.A.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
OPTIMISTIC.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.}
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3rd. President Coolidge, with a swoi-
the
len wrist bandaged owing to New Year's handshakes, feceived Press. men to-day, and expressed opinion that the United States had every reason to look forward to" a prosperous year, because employ ment had improved, the railways were purchasing more equipment. the motor industry W active, and there was a plentiful supply of credits at a low rate of interest factor enabling indus try and commerce adeguately to finance any expansion contem- plated.
more
SEVERE COLD IN AMERICA. MANY DEATHS IN SOUTHERN
STATES.
[ARUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
New York, Jan, 3rd. Following a mild Christmas. the United States, is now, sufforing from severe cold.
Many parts in the middle-west are covered with four or Gve feet of snow. There has been great suffering in the South where many have perished from the cold, in their homes.
FRENCH MONEY" MARKET.
GOLD IMPORT DUTY TO GO.
{THROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY.]
Paris, Jan. 3rd. The occupants of the Red Rose Provisiond returns show that to
December 15th, the revenue exceed had an exciting adventure, with n Bake in mid-air shortly aftered the expenditure by £0.125,000.. leaving Rangoon yesterday..
The Government has introduced
A brown snake appeared beneath legislation with a view to the aboli Mr. Keith Miller's seat and Caption of the import duty on gold im. fain Lancaster tried to kill it by ports, whether specic or bullion stamping, or it. He missed, how. as it considers it indispensable ever, and the snake wriggled fur that the gold market should be re- ther into the cockpit. Mrs. Miller, established. most calm, look out a control lever and killed the reptile with it.
The machine was landed on the
beach at Maunmagan where they spent the night.
The sole consequence of the exemption will probably be to en- able the Bank of France to exer
cias the necessary control over the
thoney market.
AMERICA AND NICARAGUA.
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FRANCO-AMERICAN TREATY.
PROPOSALS REGARDED AS A MODEL FOR ARBITRATION
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OUTLAWING WAR,
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE I
FURTHER FIGHTING.
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN "SERVICE.]
MANAOTA, Jan. 3rd. An aeroplane, belonging to the the American Marines, bombed
WASHINGTON, January 3rd, There were The French Government is study- forces of Sandino. several direct hits and it is being a United States Memorandum Naved that numerous casualties regarding a tow Franco-American arbitration treaty to replace the were inflicted.
Elihu Root treaty which expires next February.
American reinforcements march-
ink on Quilali came into, conflict with Sandino's troops. One marine was killed and five wounded. rebels fled to the mountains.
The
OBITUARY.
FAMOUS FRENCH DIPLOMAT.
(THEOHOI FETEL SHOENIX
PARIS, Jan. 4th. The death is announced of M. Fernand Bericaux, a high official on the Forbes Miniatry, who had extensive diplomatic service China.
PLATINUM DISCOVERY.
VALUABLE DEPOSITS.
fBRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE"]
in
of the new treaty should declare a It is suggested that the preamble
Rrony, Jan, Bed. The Colonial Offer annees policy against war while the docu ment itself should provide that all that Platinum has been discover disputes except domestic or affected in Sierra Leone," It was first found in May, 1928, by the Director of the Monroe Doctrine) shall be
of Geological Survey. Major Jun- submitted to the Hague Court.
ner, and recent investigation by him indicates that platinum bearing apa is about forty square milex in extent and that deposits, which are alluvial, are likely to be of voi siderable importance.
A feature of the recent fighting a third Power, or arising out is the accuracy of the rebels' anti- aircraft fire against the American aeroplanes.
WasHindros, Jan, 3rd. Two battalions of marines have been ordered to Nicanagua as punitive expedition against rebel Sandino!
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The proposals are regarded as n model for arbitration treaties. with other nations, including Britain, where it is learned in London that
they would, undoubtedly receive favourable consideration.
A Sweeping Proposal.
LATER. The State Department has pub
lished the text of a formal invitation to France to join with the 'nited
States in proposing to all the prin- ripal world Powera & comprehensive treaty containing a declaration re nouncing war as an instrument of national policy.
The invitation was forwarded to Paris on December 28th as 1 preamble to the draft treaty to re- place the Root Arbitration Treaty with France, which expires on February 27th.
To Bomb. The Rabels;
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4th. The decision to despatch rem. forsements to Sienagua followed conference between President Coolidge and Mr. Wilbur, Secretary of the Navy. Pending their arrival, bluejackets will be landed to relieve marines for the expedition against General Sandino's troops. The State Department formally A copy of the draft is being sent Bounces its intention to co-operate to the British and Japangse Govern fally and effectively with the Nicaments and will eventually be sent to raguan Constabulary establishment. Meanwhile preparations are being made to bomb the rebels in their mountain and forest strongholde
RÚSSIA "AND POLAND.
EXCHANGE POLITICAL,
PRISONERS.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, Jno. 4th. An exchange-of-political prisoners has been effected at the frontier town, of Kolonsovo, tvolving 20-
Poles and 9 Russians.
STATUE OF LORD CURZON.
POR CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE,
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE. }
RUGBY, Jan. 3rd.
The commission for a memorial tu the late Marquis Curzon, the farmer Foreign Secretary, has been given to Sir Bertram Mackennal who has been responsible for much buble work, including a number of "statues of Queen Victoria and King Edward.
The intration is to erect a full ength statue of the distinguished atatesman in Carlton House Ter race where he long resided, and also to place, a plaque in West- minster Abbey.
Governments with which the United States has the Root Abit- ration Treaty.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] Careful Study Needed.
PARIS, January 3rd. M. Briand, in his reply to Mr. Kellogg, is gratified that the latter approves the French suggestion to outlaw war, but says if the treaty is extended to nations besides France and Americn, the question will require careful study to ensure the rights of nations interested in the League Covenant and so that existing treaties may be in no wise prejudiced.
More Information Sought.
LATER. Regarding the renewal of the Franco-American Arbitration Treaty, M. Brian accepts Mr Kellogg's proposed text, but re-
questa
precise
information or
several points, particularly concern ing the position that would arise if the American Senate refused to ratify the arbitration undertaking. also regarding the scope of the re- servation excluding an arbitration dispute in which a third Power is implicated.
The Proposal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4th. "Me. Kellogg's proposal to Franet to invite other Powers to join in the Treaty to outlaw war is in the nature of counter-suggestion to M. Briand's original plan of
ilaterial treaty.
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Mr. Kellogg, in a letter to Paris, ways that he has carefully considered the matter and warmly reciprocates for the American people the loft" sentiments of friendship that in spired 31. Briand to make the pro- posu. Mr. Kellogg then suggests that the two. Covernments, instead of contenting themselves with the bilateral declaration, might make a PRINCESS MARY TO VISIT more signal contribution to world
peace
by "joining in an effort to obtain the adherence of all the
EGYPT.
[CITISH WIRELESS SEXY ].
Brosy, Jan. 3rd.
The Evening Standard barns that Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles will visid Egypt in the Spring.
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Plans for the visit and its dura- tion are not yet in their final stage, but an announcement will be made as soon as possible.
BRITISH SEAPLANES.
HOLD THE WORLD'S SPEED RECORD:
(ROCCH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON. Jun. 3rd
The International Aeronautical Association has cabled the Royal Aero Club officially erecting Flight Lieutenant Webeter, the Schneider Trophy winner, with the world's speed record for seaplanes over 100 kilometres, with a spoed of 156.222 kilometres per hour
BOMBAY STRIKE.
10,000 MILL WORKERS IDLE.
{THROUGH REUTER'A "AGENCY"]
BOMBAY, Jan. 3rd. As the result of a lightning strike of employees in four mills, follow ing the Introduction of measures of economy, 10,000 people are idle.
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principal Powers of the world to
declaration of renouncing war a an instrument of national polies and says that euch a declaration would be bound to be an impres sive example to other nations and might lead the latter to subscribe He.com. to the same instrument,
One nugget of platinum weighing was found by Major Junner. This grammes, of pennyweights nugget and see of sales graing of platinum have been presented, to the
Natural History Museum, South Kensington.
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Analysis of platinam made by the Imperial Institute shows it com pares very ably in composition with platinum from the Urais and South Africa. Platinum in Sierra Leon: is associated with basic igneous rocks resembling those of bush ven igneous complex of South Africa in which important deposits of plat num metals have been found,
Detailed information regarding the locality of platinum discovered will be given, to any firm or per sons who can satisfy the Sierra Leone Government regarding their financial standing and their bood Ade intention and capacity to
undertake mining operations in the! event of these being likely to prove profitable.
The Sierra Leone Government, however, reserve the power to limit the number of prospecting rights issued in respect of this locality.
PEACE IN INDUSTRY. EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES MEETING SOON.
"
[BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE)
Rear Jan. 3rd The first joint conference between the General Council of the Trades nions Congress, and & group of employers to obtain, peace in in destry has been fixed for January 12th.
The General Council of the Trades Union Congrea has already Appointed a sub-committee to dis cuss and draft proposals to be submitted to the conference.
JERSEY'S WAR CONTRIBU. TION.
[RITISH WIRELESK BERVICE.]
RUGBY, Jan. ard. The Administration of the Island of Jersey has forwarded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer a cheque for £200,000 sterling, contribution to war expenditure.
GIBRALTAR SWIM. ANOTHER FRUITLESS
ATTEMPT. -
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EBITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.]--
Hey, Jan. 3rd, After being in the water for eight hours and twenty-nine minute Miss Hudson last night gave up her attempt to swim the Straits of Gibraltar.
She was then four and a half miles from the Spanish coast.
PROPERTY SALE.
MONGKOKTSUL BUILDINGS.
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THE DEAN OF HONG KONG.
ARRIVING TODAY.
ALSO BISHOP OF VICTORIA.
The Rev. Alfred Swann, 1.A.. D.S.C.. the former Viecar of Liversedge, who has been appoint-
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Dan of Hong Kong Cathedral and Archdeacon for English work in the Diocese of Victoria, Hong Kong, is due to arrive with Mrs. Swan and their two children on the P. & O. 4.s. Malwa this morn ing from Home.
On the same steamer
-are the Right Rev. Bishop Duppuy and Mrs. Duppuy The Bishop haa bern Home for some time on leave, bealth, and i was deert advisable Following a breakdown in his that he should take his leave earlier than usual on account of his illness. is now returning to the Colony fully restored, we hope, to health and strength.
The Dean's Interesting Career, The Rev. Alfred Swann, WES. educated at Rugby and Trinity Hall. Cainbridge, and took has B. A. degree in 1013. For three years he rendi, medicine. At the outbreak of the War he joined the
three years as an officer, taking Royal Navy and served for and Year Ka anably summan and for part in the Zebrugge ruid. For his
was awarded the D.S.C service be At the conclusion of the War Mr.
Swaga entered Westcott House, Cambridge, under Canon B. K. Cunningham, with a view to being ordained. While at Cambridge he was President of the University Boat Club (a distinction which he shared with his elder brother, their father having at one time ben See- setary) and also won his half-blue for running. On being ordained- Mr. Swaan served as ourate at Kirkburton and in 1924 was 11 pointed Viear of Liversedge.
Mrs. Swann is a daughter of Bishop Abraham, until recently. Suffragen Bishop of Derby. Her grandfather was
Charles Joha Abraham,' the Eton master who joined Bishop Selwyn in New Zea land and afterwards became Bishop 01 Wellington N.Z. Her uncles üre the Bishops of St. Albans (Dr. Furzy) and Kensington (Dr. Maud).
The Rev. Alfred Swann will, it is understood, preach him. first sermon hete the Cathedral on Sunday..
Next Thursday, January 19th, a ception is being held at the Cathe- dral Hall to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Swann, and after this function, which begins at 4.45 p.m., the Bishop of Victoria will institute Rev. Alfred Swann as Archdeacon of English work in the Diocese, sinal will also institute, the Rev. Mok Shau Tsang as Archdeacon of Chi- nese work in the Diocese.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The engagement is announced be- tween Ralph Colley Smith, M.C.. writer to the Signet. and Jessic Elizabeth, only daughter of Philip B. Cousland, M.B., O.M., LL.D., Shanghai:..
The late Mr. Samuel Scrutton Roberts (32) of Cranford, Rus sell-road, Clacton-on-Sea, late of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, Shanghai, left £5,846 (net per- sonalty £8,864).
Booking is now open at Messrs. Moutrie's and the Star Theatre, Kowloon, or the Revuq, senso which Mr. Dick Norton's company, the Globe Trotters
will begin
at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, ga Sunday next Admisson is at the poular prices of 83, 82 and 81.
Holders and Subscribers of St. The annual meeting of Sent
St. John's Cathedral Hall on Mon- John's Cathedral wit be held at
day, January 30th, at 5.30 p.m. The Dean and Mrs. Son will be At Home" to al who may be able to be present from 4.30 p.m. in the Cathedral Hal.
In connection with the arrival of the Dean of Hong Kong and Cathedral Chaplain (the Rov Alfred Swan) a reception to wel- vome Mr. and Mrs. Swann is ta be held in the Cathedral Hall on January 12th, at 4.45 p.m., when it
present.
cludes that if the French Govern- ment are willing to join this endert- your he would be happy to cagage unmediately in conversations with a view to the preparation of a draft treaty.
At the Chinn Auction Rooms The fact is emphasised that the yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. V. M. proposed revisal Franco-American R. de Sousa sold, by order of the Arbitration Treaty which is sub first mortgagee, a leasehold pristoped a large number will be mitted to France's consideration is perty situated at Mongkoktaui. entirely separate from Mr. Kel Kowloon, and registered as the re logg's reply to M. Briand's pro-maining portion of Kowloon Inland posal
Lot
No. 930, together with the buislings on it known as No. 414, Reclamation Street.
GUN ELEVATION..
A MISCHIEVOUS RUMOUR SCOTCHED.
In view of the success reported by mittes in the test transmission lasf the Y.M.C.A. Entertainment Com
This property is held for the unwerk from Lee Gardens, on the expired residue of 75 years from Hong Kong Radio Society, another transmitter taken over from the January 1st, 1900,
The area is 787 square feet, and the annual Crown rental je 28.
The upset price was 85,000, with bids of 8100 accoptable. Mr. Wong Lai Kwan became the purchaser for 20,000, in
Sir Denison Rose has been attend-
teat transmission was carried out last evening, Amusical programme of gramophone records was broad-
cast between 6 and 7.30 on a wave- rondcast is to be given to-morrow. length of 340 metres. Another (Friday) evening.
[BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE).
Riany, Jan. 3rd. Satisfaction i expressed official
in London at quartern communiqué isstied by the Limitexi
Dr. Sidney K. Wei has frived in States Government repudiating the ing in Brussels the meetings of the London to complete his study of report that the British Government recently created International Io- the European educational system had raised elevation of gunt of mitute of African Languages and on behalf of the Chinese Govern- British battleships after the conclu Cultures, of which Sir Frederick ment. He first attended the second sion of Washington Treaty.
Lugard a former Governor of hiennial conference of the World It is hoped this will definitely Hong Kong, is the president. This Federation of Educational Systems dispose of a rumour which has been Institute is occupied in collecting, in Toronto, and then visited the revived on various occasions within tabulating, and making" available Eastern States of America. the last few years and which has for the public information concern-native of Canton, be took his had unfavourable reaction on the ing African folk lors, languages, doctor's degree in philosophy in the Anglo-American relations,
history, and education,"
University of Chicago.
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