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THURSDAY,

AUGUST 2,

THE POWERS AND CHINA.

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KOWLOON SENSATION.

Some Kind of Decision Needed.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, August 1.

French Note Not Found Favourable.

to Germaty at prosent..

(Reuters Service,)

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Paris, August 1. the reports from London with regard to the pessimistic feeling creat ed by the Franco-Belgisa replies. It complaine that while. French official circles observed strict silence with regard to the British Note, -similar-reserve does not seem to have been shown in London with

regard to the French reply.

RUSSIAN TRADE DELEGATE:

• London, August 1.

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AMOY SITUATION.

Land Force Attack Gunboats.

BUSINESS PARALYSED,

...

SUPREME COURT.

Land Investment Co.'s Application.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchange 28. 2. 11/162. Barometer 2 p.m. 29:68. Temperatura 2 p.m." Humidity.

Ju connootion with the amalga- London, August 1.

In the House of Commons, replying to Lt. Col. Howard Bury,

mation of the Hongtung Land The third Cabinet meeting within twenty-four hours was held

investment and Agency Co, Ltd., to-day to consider the Franco-Belgian replies. Secrecy is still Mr. Ronald McNeil said the Governments concerned in China had

Central. With regard to the situation stand the Hongkong maintained in official circles, and this is unlikely to ba broken antil agreed in principal to the establishment of a railway police force Mr. Baldwin makes his statement in the House of Commons to under foreign officers. The scheme is now being labored in liner President McKinley left Amoy, a special telegram to the Estates, Ltd., Mr. C. G. Alabaster. morzow on the holiday adjournment, when there will be a full dress Peking in order that ite adoption might be pressed on the Chinese Hongkong to-day she salled with 5. O. M. Post, dated yesterday K.C., on behalf of the Hongkong dehate. Moan while it is reliably learned that the Government's ex-Government. The suggestion that a conference on the custom surtax out one of her quartermastera, for states that there was occassional Land Investment and Agency : amination of the French Note has definitely established the fact that and abolition of the Likin, to be held in three months after ratifica- this latter, an American, named firing all night long, but quiet Co., made an application for con- it does not represent any appreciable advance on, the part of French tion of the Washington treaty by the Powers concerned should frame Erwin Nelson, ia being held by the prevailed from six to eleven infirmation of special resolutions policy. It is admitted that there is no chance of a joint Allied reply general measures for the recovery of China had been rejected after Hongkong police in connection the morning. The foreign offices passed at recent meetings with full and careful consideration. Similarly it had been decided not to with a charge of gun-running. His

andum. French Astonishment.

summon a special conference of the Powers for the like purpose. apprearance at the Magistracy opened, but business is paraly regard to altering the memor Fle agreed that it was vitally important that some decision be reach this morning came as a sequel to Two Japanese destroyers ar- The application was granted. A semi-official statement expresses astonishment and regret ated by the Powers in order to prevent China descending further into the sensational incident of Tues-rived at eight o'clock in the day night when an exciting chase morning and British and Amori- the Slough of Despond.

occurred between police searchers can warship are expected to arrive and gun-runners at Kimberley in port to-day. Road, Kowloon, during which At eleven o'clock yesterday shots had to be fired by the former, morning the land forces of it was learned to-day.

General Chang Teo-ping attacked

87. The French Government has not boon asked to consent to the!

2 p.m.

66. Said to Have a Bad Record.

As reported in yesterday's the Chinese gunboats with heavy publication of the Anglo-French correspondence, which would at

High Tide 0.15 p.m. Low Telegraph, a Chinese detective fire, the latter replying vigorous present be inopportune, could only be to the advantage of Germany and would show the desire of the British Government to end the

watch at grass at 3.30 in the afternoon. Lighting Up-Time." 7.04 p.m. An objection to M. Rakovsky's appointment as "head of the had received information which ly. The firing was still in pro-Water 7.21 p.m. negotiations.

Kimberley Road and he intercept. The British Consul, it now sp-}· The statement concludes by saying the French are deeply attach-Anglo-Russian trade delegation in London, in succession to Mled him to keep a ed to the entente, but, yet do not wish to believe their British Allesi Krasein, was expressed in the House of Commons, on the grounded suspects so they passed up the rears, was not proceeding to the will take this decision before exhausting all means to secure an that it is alleged he was expelled from France in wartime for pro road in rickshas. It now trau-steamship Hatching when he was paganda activities against the Allies. and was instrumental in the massacre of the Whites in the Ukraine. Mr. Ronald McNeill said the spires that after the chase, which fired upon by the soldiers on the facts alleged had not been brought to light when the Government terminated in the capture of the Bund. He was going to the Bund,

Peking Report. » considered the question of recognition. A further enquiry would be consed man, two revolvers of the

Smith and Wesson type wore A. Reuter's telegram from made, and the matter reconsidered if necessary.

picked up from the roadway. Peking says: Ia Government having apparently been discarded circles nothing is known officially by the runaways during the pursuit. It is believed that regarding the happeninge. in another couple of weapons of the Amoy, but messages from other roadster in A. I. condition.-Page sources disclose the occurrence of "Carnival". A British super. same make were also being taken serious trouble. It seems that production featuring Matheson ashore at the time, but these were not found in a search made in General Tsang Chin-ping, who is Lang is being screened at the

suspected of Anfu sympathies, World Theatre.-Page 12. the locality,

apparently decided to join Li Exchange banke will be close d Following ov this incident, Lie chun and the Euo Ming-tangon August the 6th-Page 4. police officers boarded the Pre-In the subsequent fighting The Imports and Exports Rident McKinley and took posses the troops got out of hand office will be, open from 9 a.m. sion of five other revolvers, and and forcibly entered the foreign to 12 noon on Monday the 6th. 750 rounds of ammunition which concession, firing indiscri

inst. Licensed warehouses, will be they found on the ship. The minately at all shipping. Two entirely closed on that date. prisoner is not being charged with Chinese guaboats supporting the

Page 4. possession of these, but only of Northern cause opened fire upon The wonderful film of animal the two revolvers and ammunition the forts. Finally the Southerners life in Africa will be screened for

were driven off. General Taeng two more days only.-Page 12. found on the route of the chass

Chin-ping is now in Changchow.

agreement.

BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM.

Little Improvement. to be Expected.

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INCREASED BRITISH EXPORT TRADE,

London, August 1

In the House of Commons, replying to Brig. Gen. Page, Lieut. Colonel Buckley said that in the second six months of 1924, the United Kingdom exports to Germany were valued at twenty-five million pounds sterling, and to France at thirty-one millions sterling, the total for the first six months of 1923 being thirty-one millions and thirty-even millions, respectively

London, August 1. Reviewing unemployment in the House of Commons, Sir C. Barlow said a difficult winter was ahead. The occupation of the Ruhr, which at first seemed to assist improvement, subsequently had the contrary effect. Nevertheless the unemployment figures had stea fily fallen to 1,185,000, but there was no hope of a reduction bo- bw a million this autumn. Dealing with Government plans to cope with the situation, he mentioned that the whole amount sanctioned under the export eredits scheme had been borrowed, and provision bad been made for a continuance of the scheme, Government de perimenta were arranging to accelerate their work. For example the Post Office was spending half a million sterling on trunk tele phone cables. The Government was also again to help local author.)

Washington, August 1. ties to launch now worke, such as tramways and gas and electric

The State Department confirme the report that the United States undertakings. Proposals amounting to several millions sterling had already been submitted; and it was calculated that altogether is actively negotiating with Germany, through the American Am: 300,000 men would also be employed. An abundant harvest was hassador in Germany, for the conclusion of a new Commercial Treaty promised.

based on the principle of most-favoured-nation treatment. question of a trade pact has also been taken up with Finland fand other newer European nations.

He said he hoped the peace at Lausanne would result in an industrial boom, but the ultimate solution of the problem would largely depend on the restoration of the economic and industrial, praco of Europe....

AUSTRALIAN POLICY OUTLINED.

Disapproval of Ruhr Regime.

EXTENSION OF AMERICAN COMMERCE.

THE RUSH TO A NEW LAND

The

New York, August 1, The Majratic will convey a thousand of her European steerage passengers to the Boston immigration station in order to relieve New York of part of the burden imposed by the arcival of twelve thousand immigrants hitherto to-day..

FRENCH AVIATOR SETS NEW RECORD.

Paris, August 1.

Melbourne, August 1. In the House of Representatives, Mr Bruce, replying to Opposi tion criticism, defended participation in foreign affaire, declaring that! the Imperial defence scheme could only be decided after a full survey of the whole situation. He proposed that the other Dominions' con- tributions should be equal to Australia's. He opposed France.creat ing another Alsace-Lorraino in the Ruhr, but Australia was bound

The famous aviator, Badi Le Cointe, reached a height of 10,800 by Britain's policy. He did not intend to dictate anyone's fiscal metree in an aeroplane from the Villa Coublay Aerodrome, beating policy, but if unable to obtain a market in Britain for the surplus the world's record of 10,518 metres by the American; Lieutenant Australian producta, he would not besitate to deal with other Macready. countries, some of whom had offered reciprocal treatles.

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MR. HARDING CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

San Francisco, August 1.

FRANCE WINS EUROPEAN TOURNEY.

Doauville, August 1. France beat Spain in the European Davis Cup final by 3 to 2 President Harding's physician issued a statement at ten o'clock matches, Blanchy winning the decider against Flaquer, 6-1, 6-2, 3.6, thie moralog as follows: The President is fairly comfortable this 6.1.

morning, after a few hours' sleep. His breathing is laboured, there is little cough, and the lung condition is the same as yesterday. He is still much exhausted, but maintains normal buoyancy of spirit. Small amounts of food are being taken regularly, and there is regular and satisfactory elimination. Bis temperature is 99, pulse 114, and respiration 30. While progress is being made, care is necessary to ensure freedom from further complications.

IRELAND'S MILITARY PRISONERS.

London. August I.

DEATH TOLL IN GERMAN TRAIN: SMASH.

Berlin, August 1.

The number of victims in the Hamburg Munich train disaster is now compared at 47 killed and 37 injured.

AMERICAN TRAMWAYMEN ON STRIKE.

New York, August 1, .... Following a decision by the Free Stats Appeal Court to the

The tramwaymen throughout New Jersey State have struck effers that as conditions of armed revolt no langor existed in Ireland increased wages.

the Government is not entitled to detain the thousands of prisoners

in military custody, the Free State Parliament, despite opposition by the Labourites, rushed through a Bill empowering the Government to arrest and detain for six-months persons against whom there is no charge.

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OUR MIND3 SET AT REST.

New York, August 1.

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He gave his age as 20, and was

Other News, advised by the magistrate to reserve any statement be might A further report from Swatow like to make until a later states that Tsang Chin-ping has time. His Worship said he fled from Amoy and that his had before him an applica forces at Yui-Plog-and Wong tion from the Captain Superin- Kong have retreated respectively tendant of Police that the to Ping Wo and Bhiu' On. It lo prisoner be committed for trial at stated that two forces belonging the Supreme Court of the Colony, to General Chan King ming will proceed to render asaistapse in Inspector 8pyar, the prosecute the capturing of Cheongchow. ing police officer, said there were six witnesses in the case exclud-i ing Sergeant Lane, who carried out the search on the ship. The police were ready to begin the preliminary hearing at any time.

Mr. J. R. Wood adjourned the hoaring until 11.30 to-morrow morning.

SHIPPING MISHAP.

Local Steamer Damaged by Striking Bank.

A report was current in the! Colony yesterday that the s.8. Kwong Fook Cheong (Capt. R. M. de la Sala) had sunk in the West River, whilet on the run up to Wuchow. Enquiries made this morning by the Telegraph show that the rumour is incorrect. What happened is that the vessel struck the bank and sustained some damage, but she iB acon expected

in back Hongkong under her own steam, It appears that at the time of the mishap the steamer was in charge of a pilot. She had reach ed Sam Ying Hop, near Shiuhing, and whilst she was being mancouvred she struck the barik. TENNIS AT SHANGHAI. A hote was knocked in the fore part of the vessel, and the fore peak was soon flooded, but by use of the watertight doors the water was confined to this part of the stoamer. Later, the vessel steam- ed into shallow water, where she is now lying at cnchor,

The Minister of Home Affairs declared that the Immediate re- Mr. Honry Ford, interviewed, declares he is not a candidate.for lease of the prisoners, who had most recklessly warred against the the Presidency: State would be a great disaster.

(Other Telegrams on Page 3 ›

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CHINESE POLITICS.

WHAT THE JAPANESE PROFESSORS SAID.

Brisbane, August 1. Interviewed by Reuter, Japanese scientists visiting. Queoosland ridiculed the fear of a Japanese invasion and gaid the Japanese were: only seeking prosperous trade relations and intellectual co-operation. Centre of Activity Shifted. Count Yoshii, the leader of the party, said Britain was acting rightly in establishing a naval base at Singapore, which was purely a defensive measure for the purpose of safeguarding peace. -

JAPAN'S LIGHT CRUISER PROGRAMME.

London, August 1.

Paking, August 1.

A Win for Japanese Players. Shanghai, August 1.

The centre of political activity W. L. Wei partnered Elmore in stoma Lo have shifted to the doubles match to-day againstį Paotingfu, where prominent the Japanese Olympic tenuis Thie morning, the s.n. Wa Hoi leaders are in conference to-day. players, Tobo and Ukekawa, who was despatched by Messrs. Shing The conference will approve are visiting Bhanghai and playing Cheong Tai to the spot, for the the efforts to induce Dr. W. W. series of games with some of purpose of unloading the Kwong In the House of Commons. Mr. Amery, replying to Viscount Yen to become Premier. Should the best tennis players in Shang Look Cheong's cargo, and when this is completed, the latter Curzon, stated that the Washingcon Conference a delegation members he decline the post, it may-be hai.

steamer will return to Hongkong were aware of the extent of the Japanese light cruiser programme offered to at the time. The programme had been slightly modified since then. Bulletin.

Wu Yu-lin.-Daily The Japanese won 6/3, 46, 6/4 under her own steam.

and 6/4.---Daily Bulletin.

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