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PIRACY EVIL.

British Chambers' Resolutions.

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NATIONAL DEBT TO BE INVESTIGATED.

STATEMENT AS TO CAPITAL LEVY.

(Special News Service.)

HONGKONG AGAIN PILLORIED.

V D. AND REGULATED PROSTITUTION."

(Reuter's Service.)

PRESS EXCLUDED.

FROM TO-DAY'S COURT MARTIAL

IRREGULAR PROCEDURE.

London, February 14

Local Press representatives In the House of Commons, replying to Viscountess Astor, Mr.wara this morning denied admit- C. G. Ammon stated that the prevalence of veneral diseases tance to a District Court Martial amongst the personnel of the China Squadron was receiving serious which assembled at Murray London, January 14.

consideration by the Admiralty.

Barracks for the trial of Private The debate in the House of Commons on the Premier's state-

Lady Astor urged the desirability of abolishing the system of James Henry Regan, of the 1st. ment of policy was continued by Mr. Austen Chamberlain. He urged the Premier, if his object was to ensure the confidence of the salated prostitution in Hongkong and other British ports in this Battalion of the East Surrey country, to declare his attitude regarding the question of a capital area, as had been done in other ports of the East. Mr. Ammon Regiment. levy, and also the Act for Safeguarding of Industries. Mr. Cham-referred the questioner to the Colonial Secretary.

MEASURES.berlain went on to urge the importance of Imperial Prefstence. He

said there was only one set of markets in which this country could: hope not merely to get back its old trade but also to extend it, and these were markets of the British overseas Dominions and Colonies and Dependencies.

The Government wanted to

ANGLO-PERSIAN OIL SHARES.

This was the first Court Martial on a soldier of the East Surrer's since the Battalion's arrival in Hongkong, and, in accordance with usual custom, a Telegraph reporter "was at, the Barracks in good time for the opening of the proceedings, which were timed to begin at 10 o'clock. In the House of Commons, replying to three questions as re message was, however, sant

GOVERNMENTS DEFINITE DECISION.

London, February 14.

Our

Important resolutions regarding the piracy evil, with special reference to outrage in the Canton delta, were passed at yesterday

After various other members had spoken, the Premier dealt! meeting of the Conference of British Chambers of Commerce sitting in Shanghai. These dealt with the employment of naval vessels on with the various questions which had been raised. Regarding patrol duty and also punitive measures by British naval boats national defence, be said the Government had taken up the matter. against piratical gangs,

and were exploring the whole problem in a very much wider sense Hongkong has not been able to send any delegates to the Con- than it had been explored hitherto. There was no nation which gards the Government's decision not to sell its Anglo-Persian Oil out by the President of the Court holding, Mr. Snowden said the Burma Oil Company had apparently (Major W. P. A. Hattersley- ference, but the beat Chamber of Commerce has sent up a number wanted to enter upon a great war again. There was a very strong been prepared to pay between seventy-five and eighty shillings for Smith, D.S.O.. of the RG.A.) to of resolutions on a variety of subjects, and, moreover, has secured human feeling against any sort of military embarkation that would the assistance of Mr. Brooke Smith, who is watching the interests of ultimately result in war conditions. In the minds of the masses of the shares. This would represent a profit of nearly sixty shillings the effect that no members of the

the people of all countries, there was a desire for agreement that on the original price, and about a sovereign on the current market Press were to be admitted. Hongkong in the discussions which are taking place.

would make armaments not exactly unnecessary, but would limit price, on five million shares. The Government, after full investiga-representative therefore had Increased Naval Patrols.

them to proper proportions. The Government had therefore con- tion, was satisfied that it would not have been in the national option but to depar

This exclusion of Press repre- naval interests, for which the original investment in an independent sentatives from a Court Martial The Telegraph's Shanghai correspondent to-day cables us to the sidered this question not from the military point of view but from interest to part with the shares to a combine, also in particular our "effect that three resolutions originating from the Hongkong Cham- the viewpoint of civil, foreiga, and international policy. They were oil company had been made. would have been seriously prejudiced. is not only strange, but, as we ber were adopted by the Conference yesterday. The first of these co-ordinating these things. The Foreign Secretary in his He added that as the existence of doubt in the matter was unfair to shall later show, it is utterly urges an increase in the number of naval vessels available for patrol dealings with foreign Powers would not depend upon mile the Anglo-Persian Company, he would stats that the British Gov- irregular. In the past, reporters work, especially in the Canton delta and neighbouring waters in an force. but upon a reasonable policy.

trials locally, and they have an effort to check the recent increase in piracy. The resolution says:make it perfectly clear that while they were not going to neglecternment had no intention whatsoever of reconsidering its decision. have been freely admitted to such established right to be present. That in thet opinion of this, Conference, the numerous the problem of national defence, they were going to show that it

This right is clearly laid down in piracies that have taken place in Far Eastern waters, and the in- was not merely a military matter. The Premier further stated that

the Manual of Military Law, ability of any Government in China to deal with the situation. it was the intention of the Government to effect economy, and he

from which we will quote for the calls for immediate action on the part of the Foreign Powers.jannounced that the estimates were being scrutinised in a most rigid

benefit of the local military au This Conference urges His Majesty's Government to make manner. As to what form of defeat would be regarded as a vote of

CONFLICTING NEWSPAPER FORECASTS. proper Chinese authorities whereby censure. Mr. Macdonald said if it was upon a principle it would be.

thorities. In Chapter 5 of this arrangements with the

Paris, February 14. Manual, Section 71, the following immediately a piracy is reported, punitive measures may be taken equivalent to a vote of censure. "I can assure the House," he against the pirates by His Majesty's Navy in the locality declared, "that the Government will not remain in office five minutes

That a change of the French Ruhr policy is not so imminent as appears after a vote in the House has deprived it of its sense of diginity." where the pirates land."

Regarding the capital lesy, the Premier said it could not be is believed by the Opposition press appears in an article by "Per-The Court can deliberate in enacted in this Parliament. No change of that character could be tinar" in the Erho de Puris declaring that the idea of colte face private, and may either withdraw on the part of M. Poincare is purely imaginary, and asserting that for the purpose or cause the Court The second Hongkong resolution ürges immediate action for the made until the majority of the country was in favour of it.

Replying to questions, Mr. Snowden, the Chancellor of the Ex-France adheres to her irreducible minimum in the Rahr, whilst to be cleared; but at other times," improvement of the Canton Harbour, particularly as regards the

chequer, stated that steps were being taken to appoint immediately doubting greatly whether Mr. Ramsay Mardonald and M. Poincare the Court must be open to the public, military or otherwise, so silting of the Taime Barrier.

It is noteworthy that even the supporters of the Mitin's suggès-far as the room or tent in which The third resolution urges the installation of wireless equipment an expert committee to enquire into the best means of liquidating the will reach az ünderstanding. on the smaller British Navy vessel to enable prompt communica-National Debt, as had been promised by the Premier. The com-

mittee would probably consist of only nine or ten persons, none of tion, like the Ere Nouvelle, emphasise that if France is prepared to the Court is held can receive tion in case of piracies this reads:

That the recrudescence of piracies in Far Eastern waters when would be members of Parliament. He thought he was abandon her economic system in the Ruhr and Rhineland she will them. It is not usual to place

ity of a Franco-German commercial treaty. The Matin is believed of reporters for the Press." again emphasises the urgent neces-ity for continuous means of justified in adding that when the constitution of the committee was maintain military control. The Ere Nouvelle forecasts the possibil-any restriction on the admission to he inspired by M. Millerand and the Echo de Paris by M. Poin-j The only authority in the above wireless communication with H. M. smaller vessels. The Con-announced, it would meet with universal satisfaction.

Further Resolutions.

ference views with satisfaction the improvements being made to increase the efficiency of wireless on river gunboats, and asks! H. M. Government to install wirelesson every such ship, also toj provide the necessary increased staff of wireless operators so that communication can be effected at all times and, where expedient! for general purposes, when the ordinary commercial means of telegraphic communication are not available as is frequently the case in South China.“

TROUBLE ON SS. PAUL REGARDANZ.

IMPORTANT SHANGHAI

DECISION.

LOCAL WEDDING.

BRISTER CHURCHWARD.

A very pretty wedding took place at the Peak Caurch yester day afternoon, the contracting| parties being Mr. John H. Brister, manager of the beal branch of the Texas Company, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brister. of Manchester,

(Our Then" Correspondent)

Shanghai, 15th February. The American Assessor, Mr. Allman in the Mixed Court has given a decision in the cases of and Miss Mimi Churchward, third

ALLIES TO REORGANISE BAVARIA..

(Special News Service.)

London, February 14.

care.

FRENCH POLICY DISCÜSSED.

ALLIES TO HELP THE PALATINATE.

POPULATION TO BE DISARMED.

London, February 14.

reference for the clearing of the Court is contained in Section 53 (5) of the Army Act. whieb declares - The President of any Court-Martial ↑ may, on any deliberation amonyst the members, cause the Court to be cleared of all other persons." The italics are ours. This is the

The Allied High Commission at Coblenz is sending a special) committee of three to-day to the Bavarian Palatinate. This com-

As the result of further Anglo-French communications an usual procedure that has been mittee will appeal to the Kreistag, or district council, with a view!

at previous Courts- to the latter taking inmediately the necessary measures for carry-azteernent has been reached on she Palatinate question. A com-followed ing on the public services during the transition period. pending the mission will shortly be despatched to the Palatinate composed of Martial in Hongkong attended by toration of the normal administration. It is authorised to give British, French and Belgian officials. to advise the Bavarian local the Press, and refers to temporary the Kreistag every assistance in accomplishing this task, and it is council regarding the carrying on of the administration pending the clearing of the Court during the hope that its mission will have a calming effect on the situation in establishment of a new and permanent administration. The chief trial... the Palatinate.

Silver is

THE EXCHANGE MARKET.

cial News Service.)

London, February 14.

Exchanges are seventeen former firemen and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Geneva 24.75; ARS

steamer Paul Churchward. of Sydney. New Stockholm 16.45: the crew" of Regardanz charged with assault. South Wales. The Rev. V. H. 305,000: Prague 1-

Rio i Bueno- ing foreign officers. He held that Copley Movie officiated.

The bride. who was given away Hongkong 2 4: the Mixed Court has jurisdiction over vessels anywhere in the by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Whangpoo within the confines of Was attired in a dress of cream the Port of Shanghai and based georgette over white silk, em- his decision on the rules of the broidered in crystal and silver

beads, whilst she also wore Mixed Court 1569.

The Chinese Bureau of Foreign, cream crinoline hat draped with She carried a airs had asked the transfer of silver lace.

bouquet of cream the cases to the Chinese City' shower

Court at the time of the distur- and pink roses. bance. Mr. Allman in his decision. C. Brockman was denied this petition but dismissed honour and she wore

Mrs. Alan matron of a dress of

task at present appears to be the arming of the police and disarming the population.

NAVAL REDISTRIBUTION.

Maita, February 14.

The right of the Press to be present is also established in the case of Naval Courts-Martial for Article 670 of the 1909 Addenda, King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions states Courts- Martial shall be assembled and

It is understood that the redistribution of the Fleet now taking held in the convenient part of the 1 as follow - Paris 96.7: Brussels 113.5: place practically amounts to reversing the positions of the Atlantic ship, and shall be public, and all 11. Milan 99.1/16th: Berlin 19 billions: and Mediterranean Fleets in commission. Fresh dispositions persons, except such as may be hagen 27.25: Christiania 32.05: Vienna have already been made or are impending including an accepted intended to give evidence, shall singfors 1714; Madrid 33.75; Lisbon 17%; certainty that the first Light Cruiser Squadron will be despatched to 4: Bombay 13-322nds; Shanghai 3-4; the Mediterranean at the conclusion of the Empire cruise. ama 2 12: New York, 4.301 Sp. 34.1.16th: forwam 33.11 16ths.

euter's American Service.)

MORE SENSATIONS.

ALLEGATIONS OF GRAFT.

Washington, February 14. Developments in the oil lease case are ensuing with sensational

FURTHER FRENCH TAXATION.

Paris, February 14.

be admitted:"

On the purely legal aspect there is no necessity to quota further, excepting to point out that the exclusion from Courts of civilians is obviously irregular that accused

The Government has secured a vote of confidence by the Cham-from the fact ber rejecting by 301 to 212 an amendment of the Government's persons.are permitted to have "a proposal for an all-round increase of taxation by twenty per cent., on friend to assist them. “who may be either a legal adviser or any, which very keen opposition is anticipated.

other person, Regarding

Court to-day's Martial, no reason whatever was given for the exclusion of Fress representatives, and the

admittance is all fusal of

THE PALATINATE TROUBLES.

Berlin, February 14.

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the charges against defendants mauve crepe back satin with

The latest casualty figures from Pirmasens are 15 Separatists balding that their imprisonment silver hat and carried a bouquet for three weeks since their arrest of sweet peas. Little Miss Louise rapidity. A startling statement was made by the banker Mr. Van and 15 civilians killed, the same number of each wounded and

Meyer, who was the flower girl, derlip, yesterday, alleging that an excessive price was paid to the was sufficient punishment.

was dressed in maize taffeta and late President Harding in connection with the sale of his newspaper seven slightly injured at Badbierkbeim. carried a basket of rose leaves. the Morion Blur shortly before the President's death. This has The bride's mother was attired in aroused much resentment, and Mr. Vanderlip has been subpoeaned

RACING HORTICULTURE.

"SIEGE OF BERLIN” TO END.

Berlin, February 140 ́

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fact that Major Hattersley-Smith, the more remarkable from the who was the President, was him- self at the bead of a Court Mar- tial on October 26th last which was attended by newspaper re- porters, no objection to their

ent at Courts-Martialis abundant- The right of the Press to be pres- ly established by the foregoing. The accused has a right to be tried in public, and any act which deprives him of that right is, according to Army law, without

A dress of fawn morocain, to testify before the investigating committee,

Nominated Counsel Not Favoured. trimmed with monkey fur, whilst

Washington, February 14,

In response to a suggestion by General Von Sesckt, command-presence being raised. she wore a black velvet hat with

The Senate oil committee has decided to inform Mr. Coolidge Buttercup ospreys and carried dark red

on March 1st. roses. Mr. C. V. Mark was "best that Messrs. Strawn and Pomerene are unacceptable as the special ing the Reichswehr, Dr. Ebert has agreed to raise the state of siege

Government counsel. Mr. Coolidge subsequently withdrew Mr. The Pansy supreme was for man." years;

The Daisy and charmed in our youth;

A reception was later held at Strawn's nomination, but not Mr. Pomerene's, as he considers that And ever the perfume of trail-295, The Peak, and subsequently no evidence disqualifying him has been produced.

Mr. and Mrs. Brister left for ing Woodbine

Stirred memory keen nigh to Fanling, where the honeymoon is

tears.

But the passing of time has wrought a great change:

For these blossoms I care not ajot; "

4.

"Gainst them all-fors while the Dahlia rules

And I hope it's a 10 to 1 shot!

JINGLE Hongkong, Feb. 15, 1924,

being spent.

YES, THEY WERE LATE!

Mrs. Slow-Mary, tell Mr. Slow

I'm ready now. I thought he

(Reuter's Service.)

HOLLAND AND THE SOVIET.

The Hague, February 15,

In the Lower House, the Communist, M. Ravesteyn, asked was dressed and waiting. Mary whether any negotiations were afoot with a view to re-establishment (returning) Please, ma'am, he of normal commercial and diplomatic relations, with Russia. The was; but he says now you'll have Foreign Minister, M. van Karnebeak, replied in the negative but to wait until be shaves again. added that the Government was giving close attention to the matter.

BRITISH GOLFERS' CHALLENGE.

London, February 14.-

A conference of delegates of the county golf unions, at York, justification. has unanimously decided to challenge for. the American Walker Cup.

TO-DAY.

DOCKERS ADJOURN. DECISION.

London, February 14.,

Closing Exchange 26, 5:3/16 Barome Tän

The dockers' conference has again adjourned, until to-morrow.

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