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ROYAL DEATH.

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SYMPATHY OF THE COLONY.

ACCUSED GETS SEVEN YEARS,

Before Mr. Justice Wood, at the

DEMONSTRATION BY STUDENTS,

CONFLICTS VITH POLICE.

Peking, Nov, 22. The students to-day attempted to demonstrate in favour of uncondi- tional tariff autonomy.

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RIFT IN SOUTH. | CANTON DELEGATES.

REVOLT. BY “OUT- SIDE” TROOPS.

STAY IN HONGKONG EXTENDED.

CANNOT DISCUSS TERMS.

ORDERS RESENTED.

The programme for the 'visit of With

lull in regard to the

the Cunton morchant delegatos military operations in south-west Kwangtung, a report comes to now in Hongkong has been ex- hand saying this is explained by tended, and the conferences are the fact that there is wide dissatis-not expected to conclude' until faction in the camps of the Yunnan the middle of this week.

in

and Hunan units operating under the command of Chan Ming-shu.

FRENCH CRISIS.

GOVERNMENT AGAIN RESIGNS,

DRAMATIC SCENES.

Paris, Nov. 22.

The Government has resigned. Reuter.

Later.

The Government's rosignation

A BIG SCHEME.

COUNCIL TRIBUTES.

A. combincil meeting of the Exe- Reports to hand from Canton i state that the Government is con- Criminal Sessions this morning, a cutive and Legislative Counells was sidering a comprehensive selemt Chinese named Loung Sang appear-held in the Council Chamber this for the rounding up of all banditsed in the dock, charged with rob-morning, for the purpose of passing The police forbade the demons- in Kwangtung, this to include bery. It was alleged that on Oetc-a resolution of sympathy with tration and several clashes occurred operations by land and water, and, ber 17th, at Lin Fa Ti, in the New Their Majesties and Members of in different parts of Peking,

At 4 o'clock this afternoon was due to the Chamber, by 278 votes to 275 finally rejecting Territories, together with other the Royal Family in the bereave-which a number of students and Although Chu Pai-tek is nominally thero is to be a tea party to

the Field Marshal in this sector, the visitors, at the Colonial Article Five of the Governments persons unknown. he robbedment they have suffered by the police were 'injured,.

actually Chan Ming-shu is in com- Secretariat, and they will be enter-financial proposals. woman named Lok Ying of a pair death of Queen Alexandra.

A number of the students later mand directing operations in the

tained to lunch by the General] When M. Herriot announced the its preparatory stages at present, of bangles, pair of ear-rings, twoj His Excellency the Governor (the demanded to see the Chief of Police, field, but according to the plan evolved | rings,, one overcoal, eight suits of Hon. Mr. Cecil Clementi, C. M. G.), and upon a refusal of their demand, It will be remembered that at Chamber of Commerce at the result of the vote M. Painleve arose it is to be worked on the basis of clothing, a jacket, a pair of trou-présided, and there were also pre- they smashed the boarding cutside operations when both Shiu Hing morrow. Besides these functions, with his portfolio under his arm. the most critical stage of the Hongkong Hotel roof garden to- and walked out of the Chamber committees and sub-committees, tosers, and $224 in money. Mr. H.sent the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Flet-the police headquarters. They also and Kongmoon looked like falling others are being arranged by He was followed by other members which the various cities, towns and K. Holmes prosecuted for the cher, C. M. G., Colonial Secretarys hurled stones at the door and wreck into the hands of the anti-Reds, villages will contribute members in | Crown.

Col. Russeli-Brows, Acting General ed the Tariff Conference car stand-it was the reinforcement of the local Chinese merchants.

Hunan and Yunnan units from the The formal conference between of Radicals and Socialists. ratio to their size,

In outlining the ease. Mr. Holmes | Officer Commanding; Sir Pauling there.-Reuter.

North River sector that saved the the Canton delegates and Hong- The Government's defeat was not said at abou: one o'clock in the Chuter, Sir Henry Pollock, K. C.,

situation, and to their co-operation kong Chinese mercantile in-surprising, as a majority of 28 in morning of the day in question, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Hoiyonk, the gang of three men, or possibly more, went to a house of a man

The sphere of activity of each Committee will be confined to its prescribed aren. Its duties will concern not only all questions re- lating to bandits and their haunts, but also economic questions.

Hon. Mr. C. Mel, Messer, the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, the Hon. Mr.i

at Lin Fa Ti. At the time the man R. H. Kotowall, the Hon. Mr. H.: A

was out, but his wife was in the Creasy, the Hon. Mr. D. W. Trot

full report of all matters concern house. Her son, a boy thirteen man, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, ing brigandage and economic con-years of age, was there also. The K. C., the Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang.

by sub-committees to the Commit-

band told her to keep awake, and Han, Mr. H. W. Bird, and

from the committee Or deputy light on the roof. Then a bam-

of a village to the City or Town Committee thence to the County Committee, right up to the Pro- vincial Committee. In case of brigandage occurring, the Commit- tee of the village or town must report the happening by telegram to each successive committee with In twenty-four hours of occurrence, By this system, the responsibility of preserving order is placed on

cognised the man in the dock as one of the party. Refore they went. she was able to push away the blanket, and have a look at them. The accused was arrested on October 21st. So far, aone of every individual, and, in a short the property had been recovered. time, "with the co-peration of the Identification had also been made Military and Police, it is expected by the son of the woman.

Continuing, Mr. Holmes read a

that the whole province will be rid statement made at the Police Court

cils).

Proceeding, lis Execellency

of brigands and their haunts des- by the accused. The statement said:For 38 years as Princess troyed, and the economic conditions was to the effect that he heard of Wales, for nine years as Queen of the people bettered by the adop-Yaumati to find men to commit a years reign of His Majesty, the]

some men say they would go to of England and during the 15 tlon of the measures recommended armed robbery. A man brought King, her son, the royal Indy whose three men along. When they were death wo mourn has lived enshrined

by the Committees.

MURDER OF CONSTABLE.

الوجی

POSTTONEMENT OF TRIAL

$20,000 GRANT.

U. S. AND PERSIAN OPIUM QUESTION.

I

Geneva, Nov. 22.

the success thus far of the Can-

of the Government amid the cheera

ton Army in the West River dis-terests opened at 2.30 on Satur- the morning was a narrow shave, tricts is largely due. It is re- day afternoon, in the Chinese because 26 Communists who habi- ported now that Chan Ming-shu Merchants Club. It is under-j

EARLIER HAPPENINGS.

M. ERIAND PROBABLE PREMIER

President Doumergue has accept-

There was a sharp exchange of

ed the Cabinet's resignation.

has sent a telegraphie despaten to stood that a hopeful tone prevail- tually vote against the Government which abstuined. They voled against the the Council in which he states od after the meeting, that as the troops of the 4th Army discussed ways and means of Government in the afternoon.→→→ are being sent back from the East bringing about a settlement of The case against A Hakka, River sector, and are taking up the boycott, the general opinion Reuter. ditions is to be transmitted weekly wife would tell them that her hus-the Hon. Dr. J. B. Addison, the charged with the wilful murder of positions in the West River dis. being that one of the first steps an Indian constable at the Govern-tricts, there is no further need of should be the resumption of

The Chamber had previously Mr.ment Plantation, Ngau Shi Wan, employing the Human and Yunnan normal communication between

adopted Articles Three and Four tees which have the direct control she was awake at the time. Thes. B. B. McElderry' (Clerk of Coun- in the early part of July, which was units in active service, and they Hongkong and Canton.

THE DELEGATES"- AIMS. stipulating that. the total of of particular localities--that is, first unusual thing she noticed was

due to be heard before the Chief be might ordered back to their

of the National Defence Bonds can only Justice, Sir Henry glan, at the original stations in the North

Mr. Tse Tak-kai, one River districte in being inform- boo pole was put down through the Council said that he had the hon-been adjourned hommander these two units tion, was in optimistic, mood when necessary for the re-payment of the His Excellency, addressing the Criminal Sessions this rain of the center of this telegram, tarzign accross the gas be increased to provide the sums skylight, and a man climbed into

aur to move that the following te- Sessions

Mr. T. Addis, whefended equently ang

Are grently effed, and sub-interviewed by & Telegraph repree short-term debt as it falls due, and the house. Then she saw a knife

alliance bo-sentative, this morning, just before in the hands of one of the men, fexram be sent to the Secretary of morning explained that he only tween the dunits was formed, he set out with other members of in no case in excess of this amount, and they proceeded to tie her up. State for communication to His received instructions on Thursday not only to te no orders from the delegation to have a talk with Her feet and hands were tied and Majesty the King:

The Government then narrowly night, and had not had sufficient Chan Ming-shu, but also to coun- the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and the she was covered over with a blan-

"That the members of the time to prepare the defence. They ter his movements in the event of Committee of the Foreign Chamber escaped a defeat on a crucial amend ket. She would state that she re

Executive and Legislative Coun- desired to obtain certain evidence his advancing further into the ex-of Commerce, in the latter's office, ment suppressing Article Five of eila have heard with profound and witnesses, and that would take treme southern sector. Tang "What prospects of a settlement the Government's proposals, pro- sorrow the sad announcement of some time.

Poon-ynn, receiving information are being offered in the visit of one viding for the spreading of the pay- the death of Her Majesty Queen The Attorney General, Sir Henry of this alliance, immediately made delegation?" asked our represen-ment of certain, short-term bonds Alexandra and desire to tender Pollock, K.C., who appeared for the the two recent attacks of test cases. iative. "Why" Mr. Tse replied, over twenty-five years, commencing their, humble duty and to express Crown, said that in view of the What the consequences will be, it "We are always hopeful. If this January 1st, 1928. The amend- their most heartfelt loyal and nature of the application he would is difficult to say, for this develop visit does not lead to anything ment was defeated by 277 votes to respectful sympathy with Their offer na objection.

ment has not only given an oppor-more, at least it has created a better 249, after M. Painleve, amid great Majesties the King and Queen)

tunity to the anti-Reds to rally feeling between the two places, excitement, had declared that the and the Royal Family in their)

themselves, but has also opened upland that is just what is needed at Government would resign if the bereavement."

the possibility of a combine of the the moment. Better understand- amendment were carried.—Reuter, Hunan and Yunnan units against ing? Assuredly yes, as far the Canton Army. Under the eir trade and relationship are con- cumstances, Wang Ching-wai has cerned. That, in short, is my idea deputed Ku Ying-fun and Chan and that of the other members of

Peace Keng-hok to interview Tan Yen-kail this delegation.

terms? and Chu Pui-tek, and the result of We are not interested at all unparliamentay epithets between It is also said that the various going away, one of them came up in the affection and admiration of

the mission, it is reported, is that these. Just how it should be set-members of the Right and Left parties, when the, Government left The United States Bureau of the two"Generals declare that intled we leave to authorities ard waterways are also to be divided to the necased with a dagger and the British people. The Empire Social Hygiene has contributed case of disobedience of orders, responsible persons to settle., Outhe Chamber, which was adjourned into patrolling sectors, and gun- forced him to go with them,

When first welcomed her and learned to $20,000 towards the expenses of the Chan

until Tuesday. boats, and armed launches divided they arrived at the rear of a brick love her as a beautiful princess. Commission of Enquiry into the martial law and in case of mating, break the ice and get them together probable successor to M. Painleve. Ming-shu càn exercise mission is that of mediators, to M. Briand is mentioned as the into squadrons are to go on patrol kiln, the leader told the others not we then served her with joy ns Cultivation of opium in Persia, as he has his own troops to suppress to talk. This is not to say that we and co-operate with the land forces to let the accused go away, and

qur Gracious Queen, and operating against the bandits. went to fetch some kerosine, string after the whole nation grieved with Hamilton Wright, United States deputies have been sent to the final settlement, for as it concerns there a result of the suggestion of Mrs. it. It is also reported that other are not at all interested in the 'FOOD SUPPLIES INTERRUPTED, and a dagger. They then obtained her in her widowhood. A local shipper told a Telegraph | a bamboo pole to test the height

Every delegate at Geneva last year. The camps of the two parties in order us as much as it concerns you, family in our Empire is the richer object of the proposed enquiry is to to effect a reconelliation. representative this morning that the house. They entered a house and better for the wonderful exam- investigate the possibility of cul-

we are exerting our best to bring bandits were causing a disruption and tied up a woman. There was ple get us by the Royal Family, and tivating alternative crops to replace General Chang Kai-shek returned not a day later."

News from Canton states that this about as soon as possible, and of the Kwang Chow Wan cattle a hole in the door and accused peep for more than three-score years opium and to assist the population there on Saturday from Swatow and trade with Hongkong! The only ed through and saw them. They whenever we have prayed for the to find other means of earning their is now giving his attention to length, to make the point clearer. ing the desire of the members of boat which had come in recently then searched, and said that they Royal Family the name of Alexan-living. from the Southern port was the had only found $30. They took a dra has been on our lips.

affairs in southern Kwangtung. as he said, Mr. Tse went on to say the Left to persuade the Socialists Poosang, which had about fifty bundle of clothes, and then went news of the death of Her late Council of the League of Nations] The The forthcoming meeting of the

that their idea in coming to Hong-to accept portfolios and thus res- bullocks, nome fowls and about away and divided the spoils. Ac Majesty brings a very real sense of is to appoint the Commission, which

kong was to invite Hongkong to tore the Cartellist regime. two hundred pigs on board. Some cused denied that he had any of loss to all British homes and our it is hoped will be bible to visit the engagements of Tang Poon-yan ble delegation to go up to Canton cision and may have to convene a

Confirming the recent report of send an authorised and responsi- Socialists so far have made no de vessels had been forced to lie up the property. One of the men said hearts are full of a very true, sym- Persia in February and submit its with Kwangsi units, a report is to to meet a similar authorised and national congress to determine their for ten days or more,

to the accused" that when he got the proceeds of a bangle he would patay with His Majesty the Keg report to the June scasion of the hand stating that Tang Poon-yan responsible delegation to talk over course of action. The financial give him some money, but accused and the Royal Family, one of whom Council-Reuter.

gave simultaneous orders to attack the terms. Mr. Tse and his col-position is too critical to admit of Lin Kong from An Poo, and to attack Fa Yune from Kachow byges did not know what those delay and, regardless of the Cabinet In summing up, Mr. Justice the Executive and Legislative

terms were, nor would they think situation, M. Painleve will on Mon- Wood said he thought the position, Counells should, on behalf of the

his retired troops from Loting, and of suggesting any of these terms, day submit an emergency measure according to the accused's story, peoples of this Colony, express to silence, all standing.

to Sun Pao-fan to take his station as these should rightly emanate authorising the Bank of France to was that he was not in the house His Majesty our respectful and

The Council was adjourned, Sine Kong, to reinforce the attackers, they would be satisfied at least to franes to meet immediate, peeds.— at Shek Chone, at the lack of Lim from the parties interested, but advance a milliard and a half of It is reported that all revenue at all. The question to be decid profound sympathy with him in his dic. collecting centres in the eleven dis-ed was whether the man was a bereavement, and I feel sure that YESTERDAY'S HOME OBSERVANCES. Gaye, with the result that the forces ball rolling, so to speak.

It is said that the battle lasted four have done their bit by setting the Reuter. tricts in West River sector under member of the gang, and took the this, motion will command the the command of Li Chal-sum, re-part alleged by the witnesses, or unanimous and loyal support not

"London, Nov. 22. under Yu Chok-pak, evacuated the verted to the control of the Pro- whether he went, as he said, be-only in this Council Chamber but kingdom extolled the late Queen across the boundary into their own had gained much from the present met with not only from the mer-

Of course, Mr. Tse continued, it Pronchers in pulpits all over the city of Fa Yune and were pursued could not be said that either party very friendly reception they had vincial Treasury on the 21st inst. cause he was forced to go, and throughout the Colony."

It will be recalled that when the because he had been terrorised by

Alexandra's · blameless life. Re-territory. During the pursuit It is The Hon. Sir Paul Chater verent crowds all day silently gazed said that over 400 rifles, three impasse and deadlock of trade.chants and General Chamber of late Dr. Sun Yat-sen, about thric years ago, returned to power in members of the gang. In a pre-Your Excellency, I most respect at the drawn blinds of Buckingham machine guns and a quantity of Were Cantonese merchants suffer-Commerce, but also from the Hong- ing? Why, you could just as well kong Government. Such manifes Kwangtung, these revenue contres vious statement he had said that fully beg to second the resolution Palace. In fine weather Londoners ammunition were captured.

proposed by you:

Hongkong merchants tations of kind regard had put wera scized by and have since been the gang had a hold on him. It

thronged Hyde Park, a subdued note regards Lim Kong, which was de-aak, were The Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son of black being prevalent.

fended by La Chun-wing and Yip suffering, for the answer in both them very much at home, and they kept in the hands of the military was noticeable that he had not Sir, on behalf of the Chinese com- Commanders in order to secure

Messages of condolerice are Ta-sum, the latter, in the height fases was the same. It was for wore sure that this was a happy funds with which to pay their changed his place of residence,munity, I respectfully associate pouring in from all parts of the the battle, sent terms of conditional Hongkong to decide to renew its augury for the outcome of the

myself with the sentiments express world, from such places in Mexico surrender to Sun Pao-fan which old friendship with Canton. We negotiations. cd. by you, and we also desire to and Japan and from such poton- were accepted. It is said that the extend our hands to them. If they similarly extend an Invitation and After n short ruticemont, the Join in the expression of our heart- tates as President Hindenburg and return of Yip will strengthen the want to grasp it, it is there," added remark that although the delega Venues--Sun Hol, Toy Shan, Kan Jury returned a verdict of guilty Their Maloutles the King and The gun carriage used in the forces under La Chan-wing are told w

felt and respectful sympathy with King Hussein.

position of Tang Faen-yan, as the Mr. Tso in terminating the inter- tion had not been approached by Yew Hol Shan, Hol Ping, Yan and the accused was sentenced to Queen and members of the Royal funerals of the late Quaan Ictoris, to be able to prevent the Kwangal

any representative of the strikers. It that it left with the knowled Hyrak Hing. Fung seven zaaral imprlchunantis ( King

is with us in Hongkong to-day. It

REVENUE CONTROL. replied that he did not want any. is therefore right and proper that

̧· CANTON GOVERNMENT'S

ACTION.

pops. The following are the dis-in view of the robbery. tricts in which the military have!

given up the control of the ro-

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RECENT BATTLE

Reuter.

OUTLOOK VERY UNCERTAIN.

Parls, Nov. 22. The Government resignation was immediately succeeded by a series of excited party conferences, which Detailing the scheme at greater made little headway beyond reveal-

The

It is of interest to note M. Tre's