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NORTH CHINA WAR. CHANG KAI-SHEK

10, 1925. 日四十二月九

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"RED" DEFEAT.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

BAVARIAN PLOT.

OVER 400 YUNNANESE

KILLED.

PRESERVING THE PEACE AT PEKING.

TO REORGANISE RED AKMY.

PROPOSED RETURN OF MONARCHY.

HOW

IN

AMBUSH.

Newa is to hand from south-west

FENTIEN TROOPS RETREAT,

Berlin, Nov. 9. Claiming to make the statement POSITION DEFINED, "on unimpeachable authority," the Frankfurter Zeitung discloses that Peking, Nov. 9. The Kuminchun day held at Reports that General Chang Kai-Count Von Soden, chief of the cabinet of the ex-Crown Prince Kwangtong to the effect that the meeting at Peking and decided to saek has tendered his resignation Rupprecht of Bavarin, and Gene- thes head of the Red forces in Canton ral Nochl, ex-commander of the anti-Reds have ambushed attacking uphold the Central Government)

in preserve prace

to be incorrect, news Yunnanese troops operating on metropolitan area, but not to allow turn out behalf of the Canton Government, the troops of any other armies to having now come to hand stating that he is merely giving up one of killing over 400, taking 600 prisoner enter this area-Router,

Tsingtao, Nov. 9.

his several commands in order to and seizing large quantities of arms Reliable sources

21 report

Red

and

and ammunition. As a result, Yan general retreat of the Pengtien thoroughly reorganise the Ping is again in the hands of the forces, following the appearance armies. anti-Reds..

of Yue Wei-chun's troops at HS1-

A correspondent, writing on the chow. The Honan soldiers are Recent news from this quarter reported to he rapidly advancing question, tates-Some days ago. had been to the effect that the Reds and are now not far from Tsinan, there was current a report of the where panic prevails. The re-

had retaken most of the cities treating army is lonting exten-resignation of Chang Kai-shek and all sorts of reasons were given for previously held by the anti-Reds, sively.

The attempted assassination of 4-is sudden action on his part.. and that the former had taken up

Chang Tsung-chang by his body- strong strategic positions with A

guard is reported. He was dan-The public did not dve much

credence to the report, for the reason that there appeared to be nn one in the. Canton Government) strong enough to take his place. Loen eireles are disturbed at The report, however, proves to be main forces of the anti-Reds had the report that 20,000 Fengti partially correct, in that Generall troops are coming by train. Thel

view to advancing in three direc-gerously wounded. tions, the respective objectives Being Shun Yee. Yeung Kong and Yan Ping. It is now stated that, consequent on these movements, the

It is now learned that Sun hang-sen, the commander of the Fifth Division, was shot by his

own men.

Prince Rupprecht.

CANTON RAISES

MONEY.

LATEST SCHEME.

Official methods in Canton for

raising funds for war purposes con- tinge to work hardships on business

Arms and charitable institutions.

The method employed in the majority of enses is for the head of

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NAVAL POLICY.

ADMIRAL BEATTY'S INTERESTING SURVEY,

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London, Nov. 9. Admiral Beatty, speaking at the

of the Navy, answered to criticisms Guildhall responding to the toast

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PREMIER ON BRITISH TRADE.

BETTER OUTLOOK.

London, Nov. 9.

The feature of the Lord Mayor's

of Britain's naval policy and stated Show, which was held to-day, was that in the interests of economy the "Pageant of Empire Trade." and in view of the international The customary banquet was given outlook, the Government, after most in the Guildhall' and was attended anxious consideration, had au-

He

a public company or corporation to thorised the temporary relixation by leading statesmen and diplo- be arrested on an indictment or to of the immediate readiness of the mutists and Dominion and Indian fleet for activo service. Ho High Commissioners. A most be invited to the Municipal Trea-!

emphasised that loyalty to the sury, where he is detained pending Washington Treaties under which cordial welcome was accorded to examination of the books and ac- Britain should maintain the one- Mr. Austen Chamberlain, and the counts of the company or corpora- power standard, would provide an gathering abandoned its habitual adequate number of cruisers to de- decoram and burst into cheers. tion. This was the procedure fend

Empire, communications.) followed in the case of an official Nevertheless he pointed out that the Prior to the speeches, Mr. Chamber- with the German of the Water Works, who has been total cruiser fleet afloat, under con- lain drank

straction and to be lain down in Ambassador from a loving cup. in custody now for nearly a month. the present year totalled 59 as com-

The Premier, Mr. Stanley Bald- It is stated that the municipal au-pared with 108 afloat in 1914. He thorities allege that an examination declared that by the adoption of a win, said that the Government had' definite programme after five years avoided spectacular legislation and of the books show irregularities

instability of government had! totalling over a million dollars, and enabled the exercise of economics had concentrated on quiet parco- that a hint has now been given to hitherto impossible, including the making at Home and abroad.

that if he demolition of older ships and thus believed we were substantially the detained official

correspondingly reducing expendi- wishes to clear himself from the ture on repairs, mulntenance and nearer reaping the fruits of that: retired Li Young Chun and

banks and shops are taking pre- Chang has actually tendered his ́entrenched themselves on the defen- cautions. The Woosung expedi- resignation of the direct command Bavarian Reichswehr division, re- clutches of the law he will be able personnel-Reuter.

cently visited membera of the

Mr. Baldwin referred sympathe- sive, leaving a portion of their tion has been abandoned-Renter of the 1st Army Corps-but not his Bavarian Government and asked to go free on payment of $200,000

tically to the internal difficulties resignation of all the positions held what would be their attitude in on behalf of war funds.

Charitable institutiona are now!

with which the Dominions aro by him-in order to devote more the event of Prince Rupprecht's

struggling. He WA3 sure they time to his multitudinous duties as proclaiming himself King of Bu- coming in for attention, but in their varia, adding that the time had case a somewhat different procedure

would regard our efforts with the Commander-in-Chief of the come to act. Various organiga is followed. The books, accounts, EARLY MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

Paris, Nov. 9. similar sympathy. He referred to entire Red Army, which has now tions have been formed by Noehl title deeds and other documents are first taken away by the police, and grown to a considerable size, The ready for this.

at the same time the members of the There is renewed talk of an Wembley, the result of which could The Bavarian Cavernment To-morrow's anniversary of Ar-organization of the greater part of promptly intimated the pro- Committees of these institutions are early ministerial crisis arising out not at present be measured, but Ponn-yan. With the position thus, mistice Day will be one of special the present Army is being rapidly posed step would be regarded as placed under secret surveillance of the conflict between the Gover

transformed under the same system an attempt, at revolution, and It is stated that the authorities are ment and the Finance Committee had familiarised the people with endeavour on the part of loonl

would be opposed by every means. now busy examining the books and of the Chamber on the question of the potentialities of the imperial organizations to do something which under Chu Pul-teh, made a strong will be more than the mes cele-on which the Cadet Corps was it also pointed out that such a coup documents of these bodies, but the the Government's proposal to issue heritage, and was bound to stimu-

It is reported that Ho would inevitably mean the loss of results of the investigations have bank notes to find the milliards attack on Yan Ping on the 5th inst.. bration of an important event-te created,

As needed to redeem the short-term late Empire trade and the passage paintinate. Prince Rup not as yet been made known." collect funds for a very large num-yin-yam has been promoted to be the

precht's agents thereupon retired, most of the officials of these charit-debt falling due in December, in of people from densely populated her of those in regard to whom the making a feeble resistance, retreat close of the Great War entailed an General Officer Commanding of the and informed their master that able institutions are wealthy men, which connection the Committee Britain into the territory awaiting ed in the direction of Yeung Chun unforgettable debt on Britons at 1st Army Corps, with his head- the time was not yet ripe for the it is expected that the same treat- are unanimously, of opinion that

restoration of the Bavarian ment will be meted out to them as inflation must be avoided at all development overseas. (Cheers). During this retreat of about three Home and Oversees. There will be quarters at Swatow.

monarchy-Reuter.

forces posted at the first line of defence from Yan Ping in an easterly direction to Sun Cheong, and in a westerly direction to Wong-nei-wan, having thus shorten- ed their battle line whilst awaiting!

for reinforcement from Tang

The Red forces of the Yunnan unit.

in, the face of which the anti-Reds,

"POPPY DAY."

TO-MORROW'S

ARRANGEMENTS.

or four miles from Yan Ping, the found scarely an individual who

THE UNIVERSITY.

will not be willing to contribute his anti-Reds fell back to Shek Mahit to to-morrow's effort to raise Na Lung. Hop Shan and other an adequate sum in aid of the points..

The attacking forces gave stricken relatives of those who gave

GOVERN immediate

were their lives in the struggle. Last

...PAY VISIT. pursuit and ambushed, with the result that of year's local contribution amounted

His Excellency the Governor the attackers over 400 were killed, to the handsome sum of £2,645, mul

the troubles (Hon, Mr. Cecil Clementi, C.M.G.) and 600 taken prisoner, whilst five notwithstanding machine-guns, over 1,200 rifies and through which we are passing, it is to pay a visit to the Hongkong much ammunition were captured. is confidently expected that this University to-morrow afternoon;

in the evening A small portion of Yunnanese year's "Poppy Day" street collec- whilst troops made their escape back totions in aid of Earl Haig's Fund will University Union is to give a fare- weli party in honour of Sir Claud Hei Plag. The city of Yan Ping not be allowed to suffer.

LIMCHOW UNREST.

ROBBERS BURN AND

STEAL

the

(Our Own Correspondent)"

to the waterworks official.

NEW SOLICITOR.

ADMISSION OF MR. D. L. STRELLETT.

FRENCH FINANCES.

costs, even if it entails some sort) of suspension of payment on the debt service.

M. PAINLEVE EXPLAINS,

Later.

than seemed possible last. yar,"

TRADE REVIVAL PREDICTED.

After mentioning that a British' Industries Fair would be held in Birmingham and London in the spring as an attraction for over- In addressing the Finance Com- seas buyers, the Premier asserted mittee of the Chamber, M. Painieve that at present there was an un- atated that the total requirements questionably more hopeful feeling, In the Supreme Court this morn- of the Treasury up to Dec. 31st based partly on the increase of ing before Mr. Justice Gompertz amounted to 5,000 millions of orders received, and partly on In- the Attorney General, Hon. Sir france, including 2,690 millions for quiries arriving; also on certain Henry Pollock, K.C., moved that the redemption of Bonds falling due economic facts, namely the con- Mr. David Louis Strellett, formerly on Dec. 8. The increase in the tinuous decline of unemployment, Limehow, Nov. 3rd.

of 8 New Court, Lincoln's Inn, monetary circulation would be 2,690 and the large supply of raw cotton Quietness still prevails in this London, and now with the firm of millions in the form of an advance from America, giving an impetus is again in possession of the anti- In addition to the day being Severa, K.B.E..

made a fete on the part of the Vic- In connection with His Excel-district, though from time to time Mesars. Hall Brutton & Co., St. to the Sinking Fund which must be to Lancashire trade. There was a Clab and other leney's visit, a meeting of members rumours speak of "Red" forces George's Buildings, be admitted and repaid to the Bank of France as world-wide shortage of stocks It is reported that the Cantea institutions, there will be special of the University Union will be advancing victoriously from the enrolled a proctor of the Supreme the receipts from the proposed cheaper wool, and a large harvest. national contributions came in. in addition to a peaceful settle- Government, after, ascribing this services at all the Churches. Holy held at 2.30 in the Great Hall, for

About a fortnight ago the city Sir Henry Pollock said that Mr. M. Painleve emphasised that a ment of the difficulties of Western big defeat of the Yunnanese units Communion will be celebrated at St. the purpose of welcoming Mr. to the lack of geographical know- John's Cathedral at 7.45, a.m. and Clementi, who is Chancellor of the was much alarmed by a lot of Strellett was admitted at Home in alight temporary Increase of the Europe. He appealed to the peo- ledge of the locality, has given a special service will be held at 9.45 University. Tea will be served shooting very near at hand, at November, 1915, and after having monetars, circulation between now ple to take a practical step and orders to a division of the 4th Army a.m. at which the Bishop of Vie-during the meeting. The Chair-about 10.30 p.m. It proved to be served with a firm of solicitors, he at the end of the year

by buying British goods.

Reds.

torin Recreation

cast.

Court.

31. Auriol declared that the

was encourage the industrial recovery Corps to return from the East River toria will preach, a collection being man of the Union will open the robbers making an attack on the joined up with the Connaught Ran- inevitable.

meeting with a speech of welcome village of Pong Tin, only five

Mr. Baldwin in a peroration re- sector and take the field in the taken for Earl Haig's Fund.

of the year 1916 on r service. Socialists were still opposed to a ferred to the fact that he was. south-west sector to replace the At the conclusion of the service, to H.E. the Chancellor. A short minutes' walk away, along the gas, and loft England at the end

II. later to policy of inflation.

apenking in the shadow of Armis- Yannanese unit, which has received His Excellency the Governor will concert entertainment will follow, motor-road to Pakhoi. It is said He went to India

Mesopotamia. He was invalided.

M. Painleve declared that he tice Day, at a time when orders to return to their original lay a wreath on the cenotaphs, and and H.E. the Chancellor will that some months ago the robbers posts in the North River sector. the consular representatives of the address the meeting after the demanded a large ransom. from

Then the Vice-Chancel the village, and when it declared back to India, where he received a would welcome any suggestions sustained efforts for peace abroad Indian Army, within the lines of his programme were at last overcoming the Since this battle. the situation various communities will pay a

lor will speak, and the meetlug its inubili y to pay so much, they commission in the similar tribute, has remained quiet in this part of

The Basma Club is also holding will terminate with the, playing of threatened that they would bide and was posted to a Punjabi regt but he could not associate himself legacies of evil suspicion. Ho the war zone.',

a dinner at the Volunteer Head the Chinese and British National their time and then come and ment, where he acted for some with a capital levy scheme, Reuter,

burn the house of the wealthiest time as adjutant. He returned to

NAVAL MOVEMENTS..

A part of the Fukien squadron is reported to have received orders to proceed to Shanghai to assist Sun Chuan-fang in his operations: against the Fenglien forces. The cruisers Hai Chau and Wing Chit sailed for Shanghal on the 6th inst, and the Hao Yung, Wing Kien, Tso Tung, and Tso.Yu, at present in the waters of the West; River Delta and Pakhol, will fol low, should there be a change in the southern sector unfavourable to Tank Loon-yan.

OTHER ITEMS.

quarters.

INCITING TROOPS.

FRENCH COMMUNISTS

SENTENCED.

concert.

Anthorns.

of the

the

On the same day at 8.30 p.m. inhabitant. Now the threat has England at the end of the year 1919. there will be a meeting of mem- been fulfilled, three or four people In the following year, Mr. Strellett bers of the Union in the Union were killed, houses were burnt, commenced practice on his own in BRITAIN AND CHINA. Assembly Room, when Sir Claudj and several head of cattle were Lincoln's Inn, London, and he had been in practice on his own necount Severn will make his farewell stolon,

There are very fow soldiers left for five years, his practice still be-} address. The Chairman Union will take the chair. Two in Limehow now, as all available ing carried on by his successor.

Mr. Justice Gompertz congratulat- have been sont to the "battle- one from presentations.

front", so it was a long time bo-ed Mr. Strellety on his ereditable University Union and one from the University Union Cricket Club, for any turned out to the rescue, record and wished him every suc-banquet at the Guildhall, Mr. will be made to Sir Claud Severn and the robbers had their own way for nearly an hour before The Correctional Tribunal has Tea will be served after the meet-

clearing off with the booty. Somo) of the cattle canie back of their sentenced the Communist, M. Mon-Ing. mouceau (Secretary of the Unitary!

own accord the next day.'

General Conference of Labour), M. Bellenger (manager of Humanite)

Paris, Nov. 9.

A report comes from Macab say- and three other Communists to ing that the former strike pickets eight months' imprisonment and a have returned to Chin Shan to

TEA CONSUMPTION,

BIG BRITISH INCREASE,

AMERICAN BANKING.

4

London, Nov. 9.

renew their profitable but unen- thousand franes fine for inciting The report of the Commissioners viable work. This is a algn that soldiers to insubordination. Two of Customs and Excise for the year the Reds had recaptured Shokki. other Communists were sentenced ended March 31st shows that tea

It is reported that the embargo to four months' imprisonment and on steamers is lifted at Kongmoon

arrival and departure of fine of one thousand francs

HIGHER DISCOUNT RATE,

Boston, Nov. 9. The Federal Reserve Bank has clearances were 403 million pounds as compared with the consumption increased its discount rate by half of 880 million pounds in 1928-24 per cent., to four per cent.-Router's

cess.

WATERSIDE WORKERS.

our

difficulties would be similarly was convinced that the industrial

amenable to resolution by reason without resort to force. (Cheers).

Mr. Austen Chamberlain ex- pressed confidence that the Locarno pact would be ratified by states- all countries, because no men dare take the responsibility of dashing such a cup of hope. Reuter

he APPEAL FOR INDIAN CO-OPERATION.

London, Nov. 9..

A POLICY OF FRIENDSHIP..

"London, Nor, 9. Speaking at the Lord Mayor's

said Austen Chamberlain hoped the same spirit of mutual understanding and mutual goodwill

In the course of a speech at the. shown at Locarno would preváll at the Peking Tariff Conference, Guildhall, Mr. Baldwin alluded to and that from that Conferencoj the progressive movement in the night spring a now followship past year in India. He declared it between the East and West, a now was too soon to say that the atmos- understanding in which feuds phere of suspicion was completely Melbourne, Nov. 9. would be forgotten and friend dissipated, but the recont session of The president of the. Waterside shipa be remembered, so that all the Assenibly gave evidence of the Workers' Union has made a state- might work for the greatness of growth of a spirit of responsibility ment declaring that it is the duty China, the pancafulness and pros-and Parliamentary esprit de corps.. of the Seamen's Union to tell the perity of our relations with China, He appealed to Indiana to make the strikers to return

and for the establishment of best of what had already been given. The strikers, except the firemen, peace firmly in the East as he to them, and thus demonstrate are reported to be returning in hoped we were establishing it in their fitness for broader responsibl

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