NORTHERN-AIR RAID ON SHANGHAI.
FURTHER DEFECTIONS TO NATIONALIST CAUSE.
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CHIANG PREPARING TO ATTACK TEHCHOW.
JAPANESE ENCOUNTER TROUBLE
IN TSINAN.
It appears that there has been a certain amount of serious trouble at Teinan between the Nationalists and the Japanese troops in the city. Reports from the vernacular papers seem to show thatTM relations between the respective leaders remain comparatively cor dial, but that the trouble has arisen from the inability of the Southern generals to control their soldiery. In consequence a cer- tain amount of Japanese property has been looted. Feeling among the townsfolk appears to be antagonistic.
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Marshal Sun Chuan Fang is making a bold effort to rally the broken Shantung forces and put up some resistance to the advane- ing Southerners at Santautien, 11 miles from Tsinan. At the same. time come reparts of farther defections to the Southern cause.
Chiang Kai Stek clearly means to waste no time before begin- ning on the second stage of the offensive, the advance to Peking. Already he has moved his headquarters fo Tainan and called con- ferences of his generals, while Nationalist forces have crossed the Yellow River and intend to attack Yucheng, which is about 100 miles south of Marshal Chang Tso Lin's defence line at. Tehchow,
Marshal Chang Tso Lin appears to be making the most elaborate - preparations for a swift and easy retreat, should that be neces- sary. He has chosen a strong but by no means impregnable de-. fence line from Pacting to Tehehow, but it appears that he may be willing to retreat beyond Peking without first" fighting every inch of the way,
Shanghai was alarmed yesterday at noon when two aeroplanes. and a seaplane flew over the settlement and attempted to bomb the Kiangnan Arsenal. A Reuter message states that two women and two cows were injured, while vernacular reporte given higher figures. The machines are believed to have come from the Northern cruiser Huich JAPANESE TROOPS AT TSINAN.
SERIOUS TROUBLE WITH SOUTHERNERS.
(Wah Tex Fat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 3rd.
AIR RAID ON SHANGHAI.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, May 3rd. There was a commotion here at noon when two aeroplanes nad one seaplane, believed to have come from the Northern cruiser Haichi A wireless message from Tsinan off Woceung, flew over the Settle states that, following the obstruement in the direction of the Kinng tion by Japanese troops of the man Arsenal entry of Southern troops into the city, no Nationalist forces came in conflict with the Japanese forces on the 1st and 2nd inst.
one executed The Japanese Chinese officer, and arrested 13 propagandists. Subsequently four of these were released.
This morning the situation ap. pears serious as the, Chinese popu lation is very angry. One.minor conflict bas occurred.
The Chinese authorities are main. taining order and discussing the situation with the Japanese mili, tary authorities.
TROUBLE WITH JAPANESE
(Fah Tez Fat Pao.)
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SHANGHAI, May 3rd. Α telegraphic report from Tientsin this morning says that Japanese troops have clashed with the Southern troops at Tsinaz. The Japanese authorities declare that the conflict has arisen from the fact that the Southerners at- tempted to loot the Japanese, quar- term
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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) General Beaches Tsinan,
TOKYO, May 2nd.
The main body of Japanese troops under General Fukuds have suc- ceeded in repairing the railway: and have arrived at Tsinanfu.-—- DETERMINED. JAPANESE
ACTION.
SAFEGUARDING TSINGTAQ (THROUGH AXUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAL, May 3rd. The fact that the Japanese have established a cordon twelve miles long around Tsingtao with 2,000 troops has resulted in the main- tenance of order. They were com pelled to subdue 2,000 troublesome Northerners who, after demanding 8280,000, in default of which they would loot the city, were disarmed and shipped to North China.
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were
They dropped four bombs. There heavy explosions in
the vicinity the the Shanghai South Railway Station. and another among the Nationalist warships anchored off the Arecnal
The machines returned to their base untouched. Two women and two cows were injured.
ANOTHER REPORT.
(Wah To: Tat Pao.),
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SHANGHAI, May 3rd. To-day at noon two Northern aeroplanes few over Shanghai and roped more than ten dynamite bombs on the premises of the Shang hai Arsenal and the Shanghai South Railway Station, with the result that over ten passers-by wers wounded. It is believed that the two auroplanes were despatched from a Northern cruiser..
MUNITIONS FOR NATION- ALISTS.
Falc
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
MANILA, May 3rd. The Norwegian steamer from Gerisal has arrived here, carrying a shipload of munitions consigned to the Nationalists. The consignment includes 3,000 cases for Shanghai and 2,000 cases for Amoy.
TROOPS REWARDED.-
-(Wah Keung.Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 3rd. Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has granted 8100,000 to the 9th Ary "a reward for the capture Corps as of Chaishu.
Marshal Chiang Kai Shek. Fong. Chun Wu, Ho Yiu Chu-and other military leaders arrived at Tainan on the 1st inst.
ADMINISTRATING THE PROVINCE.
(Wah Tu Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 3rd. It is reported that the Japanes
Immediately after his arrival, are considering taking over the con- trol of Tsingtao for three months Marshal, Chiang issued an official communique announcing to the until the situatin becomes normal.
citizens of the town that the Kuo- NORTHERN DEFECTIONS.mintang army would undertake the
ITHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] To the east of Tsinan, the Northerners under General Liu Chik La, the Cantonese General and one of the North most able commanders, bave met with a severe reverse. The Shantung troops were completely routed at Posham, but they have retired to Fangles and have cut the railway for the pur-
pose of checking the possibility of the Southerners, advancing on Tsingtao.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 4th, 1928.
responsibility of maintaining order and peace in Shantung. He has ordered that the exorbitant taxes formerly imposed by Chang Tsung Chang be abolished.
SUN RALLIES SHANTUNG TROOPS.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
TEINANYU, MAY 2nd:
Marshal Sun Chuan Fang is making another gallant effort to restore confidence to his troops and
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OUTRAGE BY FENG'S
TROOPS.
MISSIONARY MURDERED AT
TSINING.
MISSION SEIZED AND. LOOTED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S "AÜENCY.].
SHANGHAI, May 3rd. The Rev. C. M. Eames, & Presby terina Missionary at Thining, has arrived at Shanghai with Mrs. Seymour. Mr. Eames stated that five of Feng Yu Hsiang's soldiers murdered Mr. Seymour, shooting through the heavy yard gate which Seymour had succeeded in closing in closing in an attempt to keep out the soldiers,
. He stated that, following the murder, the soldiers opened the "gate and, having entered the com pound, robbed the body and de- parted.
Although the attitude of the troops was extremely threatening, no other foreigners were harmed. However, officers and mes moved into the mission residences, ejecting the missionaries. Troopers occupied the houses and looted the premises
till ordered northward a week later.
Mr. Eames stated that the battle in which, the Southerners captured Tsining lasted a week. The city was much damaged and there was appreciable looting on both sides Foreigners were living in basements part of the time.
Mr. Seymour was buried on April 17th in the Mission Cemetery dur.. ing the battle. The Chinese staf of the Taining Mission are now carrying on the work. The Mission hospital is crowded with both "Northern and Southern soldiers.
Prior to the Nationalists' depar ture for the North, the Commander -expressed regret to Mrs. Seymour. for her husband'e death, but show- ed very slight efforts to apprehend the murderers
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Mr. Eames; added that the Southerners were sweeping over Shantung. Hundreds and thousands were not following the roadways or railroads, but were flooding over the countryside and advancing in waves.
NORTHERN DEFENCE LINE.
MARSHAL CHIANG READY TO ATTACK.
(THROUGH REUTER'E 40ENCY.]
FLIGHT TO THE
NORTH POLE.
DEPOSITING THE POPE'S CROSS,
"ITALIA" ON THE WAY.
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SERIOUS EFFECTS OF INFLUENZA.
MR. CHURCHILL'S ILLNESS.
HAILSTONES" LIKE EGGS.
SIX KILLED IN BALKANS.
WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY. FLOODS, HURRICANES AND
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, May 2nd. ¡
A piquant situation was created in the House of Commons to-day during the debate on the Budget proposals largely consequent upon sudden attack of influenza which prevented Mr. Winston Churchill's participating in the debate for the attendance, and will keep him from whole of this week at least.
(THROUGH ALUTER'S AGENCY.)..
STOLP, Pomerania, May 3rd. --` Spitzbergen will be the Italia's base for the fight to the North Pole and other exploratory work in the Arctic: The main object of the expedition is scientific observation. ported se saying that he hoped to General Nobile was recently te anchor over the North Pole and descend by a rope ladder. He could
The trouble began when a Con- thus deposit the wooden crcas, preservative member opened an attack sented him by the Pope, containing on the proposed tax on mechanics the record of the expedition.
lighters, and Mr. Churchill's in- The Italian Government is de Buenza exposed, the Budget to the risk of losing a further substantial
fraying all expenter.
"Italia" On The Way,
STOCKHOLY, May 3rd. The Italia, the airship in which Genera: Nobile will attempt a fight to the North Pole, passed over Oskarshamn from Stolp. It is on the way to Spitzbergen.
WITHDRAWING FROM SHANSI.
(Wah To Fat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 3rd.
The Feagtienese who lately made A determined on attack Nangtse
kwaa
Santeh, while those operating in are now withdrawing ta Northern Honan have retreated to wards Shihchinchuang.
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Duty On Lighters, The Liberal and Labour Memberi lent their support, and Mr. E. J. S. H. Ramsden, the Conservative Member for Bradford N., moved an amendment that the duty on mechanical lighters be reduced to 3d.
Mr... A. M. Samuel, who com paratively recently has been ap pointed Financia: Secretary to the Treasury, stoutly resisted the amendment until the debate- had proceeded for some time when un-
der the onslaught, he suddenly agreed to accept the amendment.
--A Minister's Blunder. The stort broke in full force où this, the Opposition thoroughly en joying the Ministerial discomfiture. Lieut. Col. L C. M. S. Amery, the Dominicas Secretary, burried to. Mr. Samuel's side and the Ministers agitatedly consulted.
STORMS....
(THROSCH REVTER'S AGENCY.}
LONDON, May 3rd. Disturbances still continue in the Balkans A message from Athens reports six shocks, two of which were strong, from Corinth yester day. More houses collapsed, and the Struma overflowed extensively, inundating cultivated areas At 3,000 families were rendered home Seres. A Demir Hissar nearby
less.
At Constantinoplo there was a violent earthquake shock lasting ten acconds at midnight, while a mange from Bukharest states that during the May Day celebration Hailstones the size of egg killed six and injured ten others, JAPANESE HOME MINISTER.
RESIGNATION TENDERED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S 10ENCY.]
hurricane swept Klausenburg
TOKYO, May 3rd.
The Home Minister has formally tendered his resignation to the Premier, who, it is understood, will take no action till the Diet Session is over lest it be considered that
the Minister as justified. he regards the accusations against
BESSEMER GOLD MEDAL. HIS BOYHOOD'S DREAM.
(THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.).
LONDON, May 3rd.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
Mr. Charles Schwab was present (Fah The Tai Pao.)
The Opposition demanded to ed at a meeting of the Iron and SHANGHAI, May 3rd: know whether Mr. Winston Church Steel Institute in London with the The Central Kuomintang bead-ill had authorised the concession. Bessemer Gold Medal, the highest quarters and the Nationalist Gov-
Mr. A. M. Samuel's lence im- honour in the Iron and Steel in-
dustry. erament at Nanking will hold a plied that he had blundered. holiday to-day to celebrate the
The Government whips and Mr.it, said the honour was the "con
Mr. Schwaby in acknowledging Churchill's Private Secretary were summation of capture of Tainan,
his boyhood's hastening in and out of the House dream." with an air of obvious discomfort.
PRESIDENT OF PILGRIMS' SOCIETY.
[RECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.)
JAPANESE TROUBLE IN
.. TSINAN.
SOUTHERNERS OUT OF HAND
(THROUGH RETTER'E AGENCY.]
Toxro, May 9rd- According to a War Ofice des patch, the Japanese troops in Tainan at noon collided with the Southerners, who were looting Japanese stores, The disturbances are continuing.
Friendly Relations. Though details are lacking, it is believed that the disturbances at Tainan are of a minor character, SHANGHAI, May 3rd. The Northerners are withdraws earlier official and unofficial des ing on all fronts, including Shansi patches report occasional looting: -and south-west Chilli. They are
bat state that friendly relatione have been established between the strenuously endeavouring to solidate their new front extending Japanese and Southern authorities. along the line Pactingfu, Hokienfu, day afternoon entered the city, Marshal Chiang Kai Shek yester. Tehchow and the Yellow Riverwhere there are now nearly 20,000. The centre of this line is protected by extensive marshes.
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Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has arrived at Tsinanfu with 20,000 Nationalists and is preparing to advance to Tehchow,
The Shantang Railway region is greatly disordered by routed Northerners, particularly in Wei- hsien where looting has broken out. The Japanese considering ineasures for the protection of Japanese residents.
are
THE SECOND STAGE..
(Wah Tez Tat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 3rd. Yesterday afternoon, Marshal Chiang called a military conference at Tsinan to discuss plans to carry
Southerners.
No Cause For Optimism----- The latest War Office despatch states that, the situation at Tsinan allows of no optimism as Chiang Kai Shek is unable control his un- disciplined Southern forces. The troops are looting, and firing from
odses in various parts of city, it is intimated, against both Japanese and Chinese, though this is not definitely stated,
the
NORTHERN RETIREMENT.
میشن
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]
PERING, May 2nd. Marshal Chang Teo Lin has sent his family to Tientsin. The two. officers in which Marshal Chang
son, Marshal Chang Hsuch Liang
on the expedition to Peking Tao Lin places most reliance, his
The Kuomintang field headquar ters at Hsuchow will be transferred
to. Tainan.
TOWARD TEHCHOW.
Wah Tes Tat Pao.).
SHANGHAI, May 3rd.
The Southern troops belonging to the 2nd Army Group together with the 4th Army Corps crossed the Yellow River yesterday morning and are going to attack Yucheng, about 100 miles south of Tehchow, at which, a severe battle fighting is expected.
NORTHERN DESERTERS.
(Wah Ter Tat Foo.).
BHANGHAI, May 3rd.” About 1,000 men under Lin Chi Lu, a Shantung general, have de serted the Northern, camp for the Southern side.
PERSONAL INSPECTION.
(Wah Te Tat Eno,)
SHANGHAL, May 3rd. Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang is pro- ceeding to Bsinseng, Northern Honan, to inspect the front line.
Marshal Feng's troops who have been engaged with the Fengtienese in Northern Honan are reported to
ater message states that is attempting to reorganise them at have, scored many victories over General, Liu Chi Liu- with 10,000 Santeutien a vital point about the enemy in the last few days Northern troops has gone over to eleven miles above Tainan, where Their next move is to attack Tain the Nationalist cause at Fangtze, he is expected to make a stand. ing, in Southern Chihli,
Walt For Mr. Churchill, -- Finally the Chief Goverment Whip, Commander the Rt. Hon. E. M. Eyres Monsell, remarking that when the cat's away the mies will play, suggested to Mr. Ramedes and the Opposition, that it was to be infinitely preferred if the matter were discussed in the presence of Mr. Churchill.
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Mr. Ramaden then agreed to with- draw his amendment, and the Co servatives breathed a sigh of relief.
The Labour Party sought reduc tions of the sugar tax and various amendments were made proposing a general reduction of the tax, or
its complete abolition, The Com- mons rejected the amendments by 236 totes to 115.
Later the Sugar Daty was con firmed, 953 voting for and 105 against.
Unprecedented Action,
New Youx, May 3rd. Professor Murray Butler has been elected President of the Pilgrims Society of America in succession to the late Mr. Chauncey Depew,
SOVIET WELCOMES KING AMANULLAH.
"BRITAIN THE ARCH. ROBBER."
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RUSSIA SHOWS HER CULTURE.
ITBROUGH REUTER'S ACKNOT.]
Moscow, May 2nd. King Amanullah of Afghanistan was given a ceremonial welcome by M. Karakhan, on behalf of the station at Negorelos, - Soviet Government, at the frontier
Thence, the party travelled to Minak, where the King was greet- ed by the White Russian, Govern ment, afterwards proceeding to
May 3rd.. The trouble in the Commons yes terday evezing was due to Mr. Samuel's reluctant acceptance of the reduction in excise duty on Home made lighters, while leaving the import duty untouched. The Moscow. Opposition, including the Liberais, The Press at Moscow declares characterised this as a violation of that unlike Britain the arch-rob- Mr. Baldwin's no backdoor pro-ber who flaunted her military tection" pledge.
It is an unprecedented action for a Financial Secretary to alter the Budget in the Chancellor's absence, and it was this which eventually le to the withdrawal of the amend megt.
COMPLETE REST
LATTOR Mr. Churchill has been ordered a complete rest. He is forbidden to see anyone on business-
and General Yang Yu Ting have MAY DAY RIOTS IN been instructed to carry out a gen- eral retreat northward along the Peking-Hankow Railway.
NO ALTERATION, {THROUGH REVIER'S, AGENCY.}
PEKING, May 3rd. When interviewed by a Reuter representative, the Ankuochun spokesman stated that the loss of Shantung would have not affect the Ankuochua plans.
REFUGEES AT WEIHSIEN.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TSINGTAO, May 3rd. Weiksien has been plunged into confusion by the entry of disor ganised Shantung troope. The Japanese are considering measures to protect the forty-one Japanese residente.
HANKOW PILOTS' STRIKE SETTLED?
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NAVAL WIRELESE.]
HANKOW, May 2nd." There is an unconfirmed report current to the effect that the strike of the Middle River pilots who are members of the Hankow Pilots Association, bas come to an end.
The general situation along the Yangtze remains unchanged:
POLAND.
MOBS STORM CITY - HALL,
power" before King Amanullah, the Soviet will show her calture The Afghan King had left a land of tyrants who were endeavouring to make Soviet Russia British Colony. He had come to aland that was free."",
LONDON AIR ROUTE TO
FAR EAST."
SIR SAMUEL HOARE'S HOPE.
WEEKLY SERVICE TO INDIA.
[THEQUGH RECTER'S AGENTOK.]
LONDON, May 2nd. The reasonable hope that in the near future British machines will be flying not only from London to the Continent, but will be main-
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EGYPTIAN REPLY WELCOMED.
OCCUPATION. BY BRITISH,
DECLARATION OF 1922
MUST STAND.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LosDay, May 2nd. The strong attitude Britain is taking in relation to Egypt was outlined in the House of Commons today, when Sir Austen. Chamber- lain, the Foreign Secretary, made
an announcement on the situation.
Sir Austen said that the British. Government had replied to the coming the sentiments contained Egyptian Government's Note wel therein, but saying that if tha Assembles Bill is revived, or similar legislation is introduced," the British Government will again be obliged to intervenc
The British Government have also
made it clear that they cannot enter into a discussion of the Declaration of 1994,
Troops Prevent War,
Sir Austen Chamberlain told the House that instructions which it' was previously thought necessary to give certain British warships had now been equatermanded?
Mr. Saklatvala, the Communist Battersea, enquired member for whether the Government would not -consider-the-withdrawal-of-British.. troops from Egypt
Sir Austen Chamberlain replied that in his opinion, the withdrawal of British forces from Egypt would lead to immediate confusion and he was afraid 'that war would not long be delayed.,
Occupation Of Egypt.
Sir Austen declared emphatical- ly that Britain bad exercised moderation and patience, and had acted none too soon, and none too strongly in the recent affair.
Mr. Will Thorne asked if the Declaration of 1929 muss stand for ever.
Sir Austen Chamberlain replied: Yea. It is impossible to contem-
Power other than ourselves, and as plate the occupation of Egypt by a we forbid other Powera to interfete, we must take the necessary measures to secure the safety of their citizens as well ne those of our owať.
Australian Approval.,
CANBERRA, May 2nd.. In the House of Representatives,. Mr. Brace stated that the Austra lian Ministry approved the British ultimatum to Egypt.
[BRITISH WILZLASS | SERVICE] The Egyptian Reply.
RUGBY, May 2nd. A translation has now been issued of Nahas Pasha's Note which the Egyptian Premier sent in response to the final warning delivered by Lord Lloyd on Sunday night.
This latter communication gave
the Egyptian Government until seven o'clock this evening in which: to provide a written undertaking not to proceed with the Bill regulate i ing public meetings and demon- strations,
Nahas Note-disputed Great" Britain's right, implied in the note" of April 9th, and based upon the Declaration of 1999, to interveno in Egyptian Legislation.
Constitutional Point.
I contended that no constitu- Lional Government had the power to withdraw a Bill approved. by both Chambers of Parliament,' and ' declared that the Assemblies Bill in no way exposed the safety of foreigners, its sole object being to regulate the exercise of constitu tional liberties while fully assuring public security,
Nahas added that if experi had revealed any defect in the law, the Egyptian Government would at ones have called upon Parliament to modify it in accordance with the exigencies of public order.
Fra Oi Friendship. Nahas concluded: "In conformity. with their ardent desire to reach an understanding and the con- ciliatory sentiments which have Dever ceased to animate them, the Egyptian Government, within the limits of their constitutional right, requested the Senate, who agreed to postpone an examination of the Bill" in question until the next Besion.
tining a regular service between They hope this step will be ap London and the Far East, was ex- preciated by His Majesty's Govern POLICE FORCED TO FIRE.pressed by Sir Samuel Hoare, who ment and that in the light of
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
performed the official opening of mutual confidence, governing the London's now Air-port st Croydon. relations of the two countries, the The new Berodrome is on the site present diflenities will shortly be of the old, but it has been much dispelled to, give place to an era
justice andı WARSAW, May 2nd. enlarged and developed, and equip of understanding," Berious disturbances leading to Pet with the most up-to-date ap- friendship. bloodshed occurred in many pro-paratus for catering for a much
heavier volume of traffic.
vincial towns in the closing' stages of the May Day celebrations.
One of the most serious incidents occurred at Lode where a band of Communists raided and occupied Soviet. Flag. the City Hall and hoisted the
and the rioters were ejected from Police were brought on the scene the place, while many arrests were made.
Sir Samuel Hoare announced that during the part few days he had initialled the heads of an and the Imperial Airways, Limited, agreement between the Government
·for a 'regülar weekly service be tween London and India,
FRENCH VIEW OF LONG
*** FLIGHTS."
GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
NECESSARY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS May 2nd.
The Communists grew so unruly at Sosnowite that the Police, were forced to open fire on the mob, which was trying to occupy the City Hall and to break the prison. Several volleye were fired and one man was killed and many wounded.
Serious rioting la also reported The Government has decided that at Drohobycz and Lemberg, where in future no long-distance fights in spite of police precautions, shall be engaged in by Frenchmen serious affrays broke out in which unless the organization of the pro eleven Police and number of jeet has first been approved by the civilians were injured
Government;
HONOUR FOR GERMAN SOLDIER.
ATLANTIC FLIERS
CORATED.
[REUTER'N-AMERICAN SERVICEŢ
WASHINGTON, May 2nd, The crew of the Bremen were do corated with the Distinguished Flying Cross on the lawn at the White House, to-day de
Captain Koch claims that he has thum become the first German soldier to be decorated by an ex-enemy country after the war.
The Transatlantic fiers after- wards lunched privately with Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge,
Later in the day, they laid a wreath on the tomb of the "Uz- at Arlington known Warrior Cemetery,
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