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sub-accountant of the Chartered

FUNERAL

WEDNESDAY, JANU.

DAY BY DAY.

the Canton Coremment. That, apparently, is as far as Mr. Schurman is prepared to go. His attitude certainly cannot be termed, an endorsement of the THOU MUST KEEP FAR FROM Canton demand.

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"AUSTRALIA'S IMPERIAL OBLIGATIO

READY TO SHOULDER HER RESPONSIBILITIE

(Reuter's Service.)

(Continued from Page 1)

It must not be forgotten that "The Empress of Russia is due the United States played an in-here at 11 am. on Friday and

London, January 15. portant part in the proceedings will berth at Pier No. 5, Kow-

Mr. Bruce, the Australian Premier, in a speech at a farewell which led to a suspension of the loon Wharf.

dinner given by the Australian Natives Association, presided payment of a percentage of the

by Mr. Denman, which WILS broadcasted to half A Chinese boy, 14 years of age,ja million listeners, contended that the

of the peace Customs revenues to the Canton had his leg injured when he was world or the reduction of armaments would not be promoted Government some

years ago, knocked down yesterday in Caine by Britain alone disarming. Ha emphasised that the Do- evidently fearing that consent to Road by a motor car

He was minions demanded a voice in the Empire's foreign policy, but it was taken to Hospital

necessary also that the Dominions should shoulder the obligations resumption of such payments

entailed and contribute to the defence of the Empire. Australia might be construed as tanta- The young Chinese who was was fully prepared to shoulder both responsibilities and obligations, mount to a recognition of Dr. yesterday tried at the Criminal and he hoped the other Dominions would recognise their similar Sun's Government. In view of

Sessions for the murder of the obligation. The time had arrived to determine whether they were wife of a former Canton official going to draw closer the links binding the Empire or if the Empire that circumstance, it is difficult was found not guilty by the jury was gradually to break up, into several independent nations. Ha to see how America could now and was accordingly acquitted. laid stress on Australia's desire to continue as an integral part of back up Dr. Sun's claim. How

the Empire, and declared that Britain's grave problems in Europe Whilst a ricksha coolie was could only be solved if she undeviatingly and unhesitatingly fallowed ever, we have not any fear that

sitting outside the premises of a strong, definite policy, the United States will embark the Sincare Company just before

Where Unity Is Strength.

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(on a policy of independent action noon to-day, a flower-pot fell This policy could only succeed if the Government had a united on this question, much as the from one of the upper floors and Empire behind it. Britain might ultimately be obliged to face the Canton Government would desire struck him on the head, inflicting necessity of leaving Europe to its fate and concentrate on the what appeared to be rather severe Empire (cheers) to ensure that at least the Empire would remain it to do so. Whatever decision is injuries. First aid was rendered, sane in a world which appeared to have gone mad (cheers). The finally reached, we cannot foresee and the man was subsequently Empire was as essential to Britain as Britain to the Empire. The the likelihood of America, once

removed to hospital

strength of the Dominions was too often forgotten in Britain." He recalled their achievements in the war, which were largely res- having co-operated with the

Much sympathy is falt withponsible for the victorious.outcome. For one great nation to strip other Powers on this sue, leav- Sub-Inspector and Mrs. J. Ritself of its powers of defence and enforcement of its will was only ing them in the lurch to fight the Clark in the death, which occur-encouraging other Powers to increase their armaments. “We are problem out. Unity amongst the red on Monday at the Victoria running straight towards another heavy blunder like the unreason- Hospital. after a long illness, offing reduction of the Air Force by the hesitancy we are showing in Foreign Powers is absolutely their only child. Margaret, aged the establishment of the Singapore naval base. essential in questions of this three years. The little girl was

Singapore Base Essential

China.

kind. involving as they do mat-admitted into hospital on New The ratio of 5,5,3 fixed by the Washington Conference was Year's Day. The funeral took non-existent in the Pacific, where without the Singapore base ters of the highest importance in place on Monday. A wealth of Britain would be unable effectively to put a single expital ship. regard to the sovereignty of wreaths gave testimony to the Ha declared emphatically that unless there be a base built deep sympathy felt for the parin the Pacific. Britain would bave to abdicate her ents in their heavy bereavement. position $9 B great дата! Power in the Pacific. Mr. Bruce pointed out that the American, Japanese and British naval authorities held that the capital ship was still the determining THE EARTHQUAKE ing factor in naval war, and contended that the maintainance of world peace depended on the construction of the Singapore base. It would also aid materally in the eventual reduction of armaments all over the world.

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.H. Copley Moyle, Douglas Reid, Commonsense as King.

The expert committee on Ger- Bank, and only son of Mr. T.H. man reparations has assembled. PANIC IN YOKOHAMA. Reid, to Catherine Jean Lowson. America has sent elder daughter of Dr. and Mrsentative, the fullest participation repres-

PEOPLE CAMPING OUT.

Conference Resolutions Should Stand. J. A. Lowson, of Forfar. Scotland. in the matter that she has

Dealing with the economic troubles of Britain, Mr. Bruce Osaka, Jan. 15.declared that the result of the recent tour he made showed that the had so far. He is apparently the

Latest news mouthpiece of his Government earthquake

regarding the people of Britain did not realise the possibilities of the Empire. He shows that when he says: The success Tokaido Railway is now running the resolutions of the economic conference be carried out in their the laid stress on the necessity to stir their imagination, and urged that of the committee depends chiefly a single line. The Daibutsu at entirety on the ground of practical expediency, good sense and on whether, in the public mind Kamakura, which was displaced Empire unity. The funeral of the late Mr. and the conscience of the Allies forward by the earthquake last believe that any Government of any shade of political opinion Britain was not bound, but he was unable to Lee Shew alias Lee Shui Shek and the world, there is adequate September. has fallen backward would hesitate to enforce them. If Britain did not like tariff pro- will take place on Saturday 19th conception of the great disaster four inches. Large fissures were forances. Australia was prepared to discuss any other method of instant. The procession will com-facing each Ally, and Europe, made at Kamakura. mence from the Pottinger Street unless commonsense' is crowned;

establishing closer Imperial trade relations. It was the duty of any Wharf and proceed to the Tung king. Is there this full concep- City is cut off. vessels in harbour a permanent economic committee sa recommended by the economic The water supply in Yokohama Government coming into power to proceed with the constitution of Wah Hospital Mortuary at 1.30 tion of the very grave issues supplying water to meet p.m. Wreaths may be sent to No. now to be examined? No doubt mediate needs. The Yokohama the people of Britain and the Empire, and such matters should be imconference, and ensure that the personnel carry the confidence of 37 Queen's Road Central.

public in general realise tram service is suspended and submitted to them. how serious events can be in the panic-stricken people are cam determine the whole fature of the Empire and the destinies of the Decisions taken at this critical hour might near future should no definite ping out in the streets. A dense world. (Applause). settlement a commonsense set fog overbung Yokohama this tlement be reached: and of the morning, making the sun appear Allies we think all are by now crimson..

The Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 16th Jan., 1924.

CANTON

AND AMERICA.

the

DUTCH POLITICAL CRISIS.

conscious of the grave import of The Yokohama casualties are these deliberations. It can only three killed and 12 wounded, he hoped that, when questions of while seven houses have totally

NAVAL DEFENCE. QUESTIONS SHELVED, principle come to be discussed, and three partially collapsed. when opinions differ over some One warehouse and two schools

The Hague, January 15. specific, though hardly vital as well as two factories and two declared that as no alternative Ministry had been formed since the "In the Second Chamber the Premier, Herr Beerenbronck, point, and when co-operation hospitals hate fallen down-defeat of his Governmentfon October 26th over the question of build- depends on the sacrifice of some Reuter.

small viewpoint in favour of a majority opinion, that each one of the nations represented will be

Dr. Sun Yat-sen's supporters are making a great deal of fuss about the recent visit to Canton prepared to make unanimity

possible.

It may be that these; day's are crucial ones. tbe chance of swinging the

of the American Minister, who, they suggest, has been convinced last

PRETTY LOCAL WEDDING.

MARRIAGE OF MR. REID AND MISS LOWSON.

of the righteousness of Dr. Sun's tiller round and steering into a claims regarding the Customs safe channel, and may the belms A pretty wedding took place in

men of the various Governments St. John's Cathedral this after. revenues. One journal recently eventually, with the help of the noon, when Mr. Douglas Reid.sub- spoke of the "favourable" impress. ion which Mr. Schurman received as a result of his interview with

pilot sent across the Atlantic to accountant of the local branch their aid, agree on the same course of the Chartered Bank, was and bring their ships safely to married to Miss Catherine Jean harbour, even though it may Lowson, alder daughter of Dr.

ing a fleet, and the continuation of the Ministerial crisis not being in the interests of the country, he had decided to accept the decision of the Chamber on October 26th and carry on the Government; therefore the intended measures of naval defence would not be enacted until steps be taken to effect financial equilibrium. He concluded by appealing to the House to co-operate and solve all pending questions.

THOSE GERMAN CREWS.

STRIKE IN FULL SWING.

London, January 15.

Five German crews, totalling a hundred, have struck at Cardif

Dr. Sun, and expressed the hope mean jettisoning some of their and Mrs. J. &. Lowson of Forfar, in response to a message from the London strike committee calling that he would transmit it to the precious cargo.

other members of the Diplomatic! Body in Peking. Whatever i occurred at that interview, however, it must

not for 괞 moment. be imagined that Mr. Schurman standa mitted to supporting the claim. Indeed, ment which he made

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state-

A Rankling Point.

AN UNREPENTANT FANATIC..

Scotland. The Rev. V. H. Copley upon all German seamen in British ports to strike unless the owners Moyle oficiated at the ceremony. are prepared to give them the British seamen's rate of wages in The bride, who was given away British currency. A crew sent from Germany to man a steamer at by Mr. Geo. P. Lammert, wore a Cardiff, sold to's German company, refused to travel from London cream and gold brocade dress to Newport, where the ship is berthed, until the owners complied A matter which rankles, but with court train of cream char-with the strike committee's order. Cope which we trust will not meuse, and a veil of old Limerick, develop into a wrangling point, is lace lent by her great-aunt, Mrs. com-the attitude of the two principal Murray of Forfar. She carried Can-Allies towards the Separatist a sheath of chrysanthemums movement in occupied Germany, and rosos. The two bridesmaids, It must be admitted right away Miss Patricia Cooper and Miss when that the pavement is not pant Margaret Tod, were attired in be reached Shanghai, en route aneous. Every indication suggests dresses of cream georgette with nection with the murder of Mr. Day, in a statement in Court said to Peking, creates quite the op- who the responsible parties are. gold tissue, and carried gold he intended to kill Mr. Tegart, the Commissioner of Police, but un- As a special service message coloured baskets of variegated fortunately killed an innocent man. He hoped some patriot would posite impression. In that state-published by us yesterday in sweet peas..

Mrs. G. P. Lam- ment, Mr. Schurman plainly dicated, Britain is opposed to thismert, the bride's aunt,

complete his uncompleted task. Wors asserted that the United States outside influence which fosters a black charmeuse gown embroi

dered with silver and a black bat insists that the unity of the unconstitutional methods in

matter that would be decided by with silver-feather to match. The Customs service be maintained, means of a plebiscite. The com- best man was Mr. A. T. Lay, of otherwise there would be chaos." ments in the Times merely reflect Canton,

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MEANT TO KILL POLICE COMMISSIONER.

/Calcutta, January 14. Gopinathsaha, the Bengalee who has been arrested in cou-

BRITISH-GREEK RELATIONS RESUMED.

London, January 15. Normal Anglo-Greek Diplomatic relatious bave been resumed. He spoke of the possibility of the exasperation which is being Mr. F: Mason presided at the Marquess Curzon in communicating this fact says the British other Provinces following Drengendered between British and/organ during the ceremony Government has every confidence in the Venizelos Ministry.

French officials in the Rhineland. following which the brid 1

GOVERNOR OF NORTH RHODESIA APPOINTED.

London, January 15.

Sup's lead if he secured the It is regrettable to have to note party and guesta adjourned to revenues, with the result that this outcrop of an unfriendly the Hongkong Hotel, whare the. there would then be a dozen or spirit. Fortunately the matter wedding reception was held. The is being considered in as amicable honeymoon is to be spent at two Customs services instead of a manner as possible, and each Repulse Bay and Canton. The Mr. Herbert James Stanley has been appointed. Governor of one. However, Mr. Schurman did side is acquiescing in iba other's bride's going away dress was of North Rhodesie, from April 1st, when the Chartered Company's put forward one idea for a sattle- requests. Certainly, with the grey marocaine and radium lace, administration will terminate. ment of the dispute the diver- small army of enquirers who with a grey tagal hat to match.

appear to be conducting the Bath the wedding and reception eion of a legitimate share of examination on the spot, nothing were well attended, the bride and the surplus to be used should escape notice! We can bridegroom; who were both born

London, January 15 on river conservancy works but trust that no conflicting in Hongkong, being popular with

reports will result. Fiere, too, a large circle of friends. Mr. Reid The Mexican Legation in London states that, as a result of in Kwangtung, but "without sug-may commonsense be the ruling is the only son of Mr. T. H. Reid, engagements at Jalisco and Vera Cruz the rebels have retired in. gesting in any way recognition spirit.

a former editor of the Chino Mail, I disorder.

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THE MEXICAN SEESAW.