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THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH

OCTOBER 224 192

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE BALKAN TROUBLE.

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Athens, October 23.

CHINESE DELEGATES APPOINTED.

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Peking, October 25 Certain planning an The Government has stopped, the advance of the Greek forces in organisation" are consequences of a report that the Bulgarians have evacuated Greek anti-tariff demonstration: territory,The Grecks, will retain positions at present occupied until Peking on the 26th but it is Bulgaria replids to the Greek Note. It is stated that Greece abldes expected the government will pro- by the demands embodied therein and is not disposed to negotiate on hibit the demonstration. Reuter. any other basis-Reuter.

Athens, October 23.

Peking, October 23-Sun Chuan- fang, is reported to have denied that he has any connection with the Kuomintang or that he intends to establish a provisional govern- ment at Nanking with Tang Shao yi at its head. He does not oppose. A semi-official mewage says that Bulgaria ha protested to the the Tariff Conference but considers Secretariat of the League of Nations requesting the immediate sum that it is not to the best interests moning, of the League Council to investigate the Graeco-Bulgar of the country to let it be hold dispute, and has also ordered the frontier guards to withdraw in order under the present government. to avoid further complication-Reuter.

A semi-official message says the Greek Note to Bulgaria was hot

· Intended in the nature of an ultimatum though discussion is useless until the terms of the Note have been accepted.Renter.

Sofia, October 23

London, October 23.

Reuter.

PROPERTY SALE.

$12,100

At the China Auction Rooms yes

Details of happenings on the Graeco-Bulgar frontier are largely guesswork, in face of the conflicting reports from various quarters, but the traditional inflammability of the Balkans Inspires several morning. papers to urge immediate intervention by the Langue of Nations which they declare is again on trial. The proximity of the QUEEN'S ROAD LOT SOLD FOR outbreak to the Jugoslav border where lawless bands spread the seeds of disorder; recent Serbo-Greek reconciliation after an estrangement. over the Macedonian rallway and the Salonica free zone, also rėjorts, of domestic dissensions in Scutari, which are likely to react on Greek, terday, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souza Serbian and Italian interests in Albanis, are cited as factors kely sold, under instructions of the The Foreign Office is mortgagee, 'n leasehold property te spread or circumscribe the coplagration..

situated in Queen's Road East. reputed to be in nowise alarmed at the situation-Reuter..

The sale attracted few customers; Parts, October 23.

but there was keen competition for the lot, which was eventually knocked down at $12,100.

M. Briand, President of the Council of the League of Nations has convoked a meeting of the Council in Paris for the 26th to deal with the Greco-Bulgarian conflict. He has invited Greece and Bul- garia to attend, and meanwhile to abstain from further hostilities.

---Reuter,

Geneva, October 23,

M. Briand has telegraphed to Athends and Sofia reminding them of their obligations, under the Caverant of the League of Nations, -Router.

THE LOCARNO PACT.

Berlin, October 28.

The conclusion of the deliberations of the Fereign Committee of the Reichstug on the Locarno Pact revealed Cabinet unanimity, but the German Nationals are still in no wise placated and consequently find themselves in opposition to their own ministers. A step towards conciliation was taken by. Herr Stresemann in addressing the Com- mittee. He said that the Western Pact. was merely a renunciation of aggressive wars and did not interfer with the rights of self- determination or any other peaceful developments. The statement was designed to remove the Nationalists objections that Article one the territory of the Treaty contained an eternal renunciation of Germany lost in the West.-Reuter.

FALL OF THE FRANC.

Paris, October 23.

In connection with the fall of the franc it is generally admitted that the Government is bound to seek parliamentary authority to print several milliards of banknotes to meet urgent treasury commitments. The question arises whether the Government cap obtain a majority in parliament to vote, for a fresh inflation. Apart from this expedient M. Caillaux must submit a general plan for the reorganisation of the country's finances in which millards are needed.

There have been reports "of a disagreement in the Cabinet in regard to M. Caillaux's project. Rumours that M. Caillaux may were promptly resign before parliament reassembles on the 20th denied. The Socialists and the bulk of the Radical-Socialists. ipsist on a capital levy as the only hope of financial salvation.-Reuter.

TERRIFIC GALE AT HOME.

London, October 23.

The property in question was Section A of Inland Lot No. 794A. together with the building there- on, No. 256 Queen's Road East, held for the unexpired residue of 999 years from January, 1862, at an annual Crown Rent of $13.40; 'aren about 861 square feet

Opening at $10,000, with bide of $100 acceptable, 21 raises at this figure were made. the purchaser being Mr. Chan Po-chu..

THE GOLF INTERPORT.

HONGKONG DEFEATED AT

MANILA,

The golf Interport between Hong- kong and Manila was completed on the Caloocan course yesterday, when the foursomes were played.j Manila again proved too strong for the visitors and by winning two matches to one, secured Inter- port honours by a fotal of eight points to four.. The previous day Manila bad, won four of the six singles. Andrewes again proved himself to be a good match player! by winning with his partner yes- terday.

re-

The Hongkong Players are turning on the Empress of Canada. Last night they were entertained to dinner by the Manlla Golf Club.

CHINESE MOB. PSYCHOLOGY.

FRENZIED CROWDS CAPABLE OF SHOCKING BARBARITIES.

Shanghai, October 23-At the judicial enquiry to-day. Major Hilton Johnson, the Commissioner

A ninety mile gale and torrential rain suddenly burst over Eng-General of the Shanghai Munici- Numerous pal Council, gave evidence at land and France damaging telegraphs, and telephones. ships are limping in the channel to port. The Cologne-London and length on Chinese mob psychology. Paris-London air mails were caught aloft and blown to Croydon at a He said that Chinese crowds were terrific speed, and landed safely. Two aerial accidents occurred in easily roused to, frenzy and wore France. Military planes crashed at Bordeaux where a pilot was then capable of shocking bar- killed and a mechanic broke His spine, and a naval piane, with a crew baraties. He related experiences of four, fell into a lake north of Marseilles Three were drowned with Chinese mobs during and

after the Boxer rising-Reuter, and the other was seriously injured.--Reuter.

THE TRAGEDY AT TANTAH

Cairo, October 29.

NO REPLY.

WU PEI EU'S MANIFESTO DISCUSSED,

The tragedy at Tantah occurred while the Minister of Pious Foundations was visiting the annual religions fair. Mounted police

Peking; October 23-The Diplo- were endeavouring to clear a passage in the crowded streets when a number of peasant visitors became panic stricken and stampeded. matie Body to-day discussed Wu Those who were trampled to death included 25 boya and eight girls. Pei-fu's manifesto and decided not

and scores to reply thereto.-Reuter.. eleven men and women: Seven were seriously hurt slightly injured-Reuter.

THE RUBBER SITUATION.

London, October 23.

The Daily Telegraph parliamentary correspondent learns in circles in close tough with the government that the quota for the release of rubber under the Stevenson scheme next quarter will be in accordance with the present scale, namely 85 per cent of standard production-Reuter.

AVIATION.

Bangkok, October 22. Commander De Pinedo has arrived here-Reute

Chang Tsung-chang and Chiang Tenghayan an reported to have arrived at Hauchowfu on the 22nd.

-Reuter.

PRINCE REGENT TAKEN ILL.

COMPELLED TO ABANDON

MANOEUVRES.

Toklo, October 23-The Prince Regent was, obliged to give up at- tendance at the manoeuvres" at Sendar to-day owing to illness which it is not believed is serious, The court physician has proceeded to Sendai and will accompany the Regent on his return trip. Reuter,

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