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Moscow. November 12.-Work at the Sun Yat-sen University is now in full swing, and, if one may

day of mourning for her late Ma-judge from beginnings, the exter-

lown at half-mast.

silence has prevailed and the spirit of regret and sorrow has been

manifest.

27, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 號七十二月一十英港香

UNEMPLOYMENT.

DEFEAT OF LABOUR MOTION.

COMMONS DEBATE.

London, Nov, 26. Charges against the Government for failing in the past three months to propose measures adequately dealing with unemployment were entbodied in a moved by the Labour opposition.

vote of Censure

1925.

日二十月十

POPULAR SECRETARY. FRENCH CRISIS.

MR. J. L. MCPHERSON'S. WORK FOR Y.M.C.A.?

1. DERRIOT ABANDONS

TASK.

LATEST MOVES, .

Paris, Nov. 26.

M. Herrict has abandoned his

Later.

A later message from Paris says that 31. Brland has agreed to form

A Cabinet-Reuter.

THE SOCIALISTS' POSITION.

With the splendid reurd of Y.M.C.A. work in Uris Clody during the past twenty years-of which the opening of the new big building in Kowloon yesterday marked a further step forward--the persona» lity of Mr. J. L. McPherson, the popular and enthusiastic, General attempt to form a Cabinet,--Kenter. jesty Queen Alexandra, and the prise promises to be a success,

The University is in the care of

Secretary of the movement, has town has worn a sombre aspect.

Senator Sarraut, belonging to the All offices and business houses the Sun Yat-sen University All

been closely identified. It was as fur back as 1905 that Mr. McPher frin Society, of which Mr. A. Joffe

son first came to the Colony, and right wing of the Radical Party, have been closed and

during the whole of the intervening has been summoned to the Elysen- practically every flagmast in formerly Soviet Minister to China,

Sir A.Steel Maitland, the Govern- perical he has laboured in acsson the Colony dags of all national-is President and included on the

and out on behalf of the Y. M. C. A., Router. ties and description, have been Board are Rack, Dean of the ment spokesman, declared that the with results which reflect the A reverent University, Boukharin.. Editor, of state of trade unquestionably show-energy and care which he has dis Frauda, Madame Krupskaya, Tom-ed a very distinct improvement at played in a movement to which he sky, Chairman of the Federal Trade present, though very dark patches] Union Counell, and other influen-still remained.

Numerous publici tial persons,

In the course of the unemploy- organisations have promised ment debate, Mr. Lloyd George their financial support and offers pointed mat of support have also come from or-volume of world's trade in 1924 ganisations and individuals in had recovered to the 192 level, China, so that the material position the British export trade only are- of the University seems to be covered

cent, er

serred.

Interviewed, Mr. Radek has said that the aim of the University is to train men and women to enable them to become public leaders it doubled her exports. The only

The course of

country in the same, or a worse. studies Includes Contemporary below) there was a similar serWorld Tronomies: Contemporary position thun Britain, was Ger- vice held at St. Andrew's Church, World History; the Russian Revo-many, and she was bound to bene- Kowloon, at which the Vicar the lation and its Lessons, and China as a result of the Locarno de- Rev. G. R. Lindsay, was assisted and the National Movement, as a

liberations, special subject.

During the course of the morn- ing a number of beautiful forall tributes were laid at the foot of! the late Queen's statue, in Stalae Square, among them being wreaths from various national Associations, patriotic bodies, etc..

The main net of commeroration was the official memorial service

held in St. John's Catherdral, and in addition to this (reported fully their country.

by the Rev. J. Horace Johnston,

Vice

published.

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that whereas the

while

France's proportion was 110. The United States were up by ten per ernt.. and Japan had more than

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DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SOUTII,

CITIES CAPTURED.

London, Nov. 26. President Cosgrave and Sir James

An official Canton communique Craig separately and lengthily con- ferred with Mr. Stanley Baldwin at announces the capture of Kao Chow Mr. and Tin Pak, with a great many Downing Street this morning. Baldwin conferred with both tc- prisoners and a large quantity of gether in the afternoon-Reuter, erms and ammunition. There was an unconditional surrender of the latter city, with all the troops » stationed there for its defence.

It having been previously report

Foon-yan

·ND AGREEMENT.

London, Nov, 26. President Cosgrave and Sir James Craig interviewed Mr. Bald- wir, after which they agreed thated that Tannie and on ha decid-

no statement could be made. Pre- sidont Cosgrave, then left

Dublin.

for

chow, it was not unexpected that the two cities, Kaochow and Tin Pak, would full into the hands of Interviewed by Reuter as to whethe Canton Army. On the contrary

ther he could say an agreement had been reached, he replied: "No, 1 am sorry."Reuter.

Paris, Nov. 26. A resolution which was passed at a Socialist party meeting declares the Party's readiness, if it takes offee, to carry out its financial pro- gramme either alone or in collobora- tion with the parties of the republi- can democracy, but that it is im- possible to reach an agreement on the financial situation among all the parliamentary representatives) of the Left, especially as regards

A big treat is in store for Hong-have been reconciled. the question of inflation. On the

kong on Tuesday next, when Ruth whole. taking into consideration. cther hand the measure of authority St. Dennis, Ted Shaw and the

BIG ATTRACTION:

DENNISSHAWN DANCERS

COMING.

all preparations were made by Tang Poon-yan with that end in view. Consequently, the real struggle is only now commencing. the result of which will depend great deal on the effectiveness of the recent reorganisation of the various disjointed units of the anti- Red army, and to what extent the differences amongst these units On the

and responsibility which the famous Dennisshawn Dancers the present situation of both sides, socialists would enjoy in a Herriot will appear for one night only at the chances are in favour of the

the Queen's Theatre. combination does not offer sufficienti

Brought to the East by Mr. A. Canton Army. However, it would Strok, this noted party has made be well to keep a watch on new de

a

the notice is brief, it is expected

The system of study is of the of the Union Church. This ser- seminary type, leaving wide scope of the Government emphasised

Afor independent study and initia- was largely attended. special memorial service was also tive of the students. The students that the depression in the coal has devoted his life ever since his scope for the exercise of the bold

will be encouraged to make inde-trade extended over many Euro-college days. Tangible evidence of and decisive measures imperatively big hit in Shanghai, and although velopments which may be of a start- his activity may be seen in the demanded. Therefore the Party is that there will be a big audience ng nature, as many overture, pre held by the Parsee Community at pondent investigations in cepno- countries. There was a three YMC.A. buildings which unable

pean

to co-operate with M.jat the Theatre on Tuesday to wit-reported to have taken placebo- the Parsee Church, at which the mics. pelities and history and, if

The decisive measures ness what is a show of exception- tween officers in high command on

ally high standard.

both sides. head priest held a "Jasan" cere suitable, their works will be distinct improvement in the cotton have been erected during his con-Herriot.

and woollen trades and a slight trol of Association affairs locally, perceptible one in iron and steel. as well as in the fact that the value mentioned refer to the socialist

of these properties is more than plan of a capital levy.-Reuter. He thought, with the expected big a million dollars, whilst the Chinese

Paris, Nov. 26. COMMERCIAL TREATY. homeward crops, there was hope membership of the Y.M.C.A. has fulness for the really very hard risen from some 200 to well over hit shipbuilding trade.

Mr. McPherson, who is Canadian- was taken after consultation with PAINT ANALYSIS ESTABLISHES preented relief schemes where they born, of Scottish parents, wab M. Sarraut, M. Deselves, president were merely palliatives. He said eduented at the University of

mony and recited prayers. A large number of the Parsee Community altended.

THE CATHEDRAL SERVICE. It was a solemn and must im- pressive service which took place

in St. John's Cathedral, this morn-) ing, when there was a crowded

NEW GERMANO-DUTCH AGREEMENT.

He de-

3,000,

M Doumergue's decision to aummon M. Briand to the Elysee

he hoped to get the safeguarding Toronto, from which he graduated of the Senate, and M. Casals, pre- of the Radical-Socialist congregation. As early as nine Treaty has been signed; firstly, duties passed before Christmas with honours in 1901. Then, for sident

a period of four years, he was group in the Chamber-Reuter, General Secretary of the Student Over two millions had been Christian Associations of Toronto.

an organisation closely associated

Berlin, Nov. 26. A Germano-Dutch Commercial) o'clock, people began to arrive, and supplementing the Agreement of Renter soon there was a constant stream 1858; and, secondly, dealing with Germano-Dutch Customs: Also a

with the Y.M.C.A. movement in of persons on foot and in motor Credit Agreement has been signed Kuaranteed for the sugar beet in ears arriving. The Cathedral was providing for the eredit of 140 dustry, which had ten factories Canada. In 1905, he was appoint- Holland working, two projected and eighted General Secretary of the Euro- practically full well before ten million forins, which

granted to Germany in 1922, falling

There was every pean Y.M.C.A. in Hongkong, and contemplated. o'clock, at which time the service due in 1930 shall be prolonged until

ever since that time he has been hope of its establishment as the leading spirit of the Association was due to commence. H. R. H. 1937.—Renter.

self-supporting industry when the here. At the time of his arrival Prince George (grandson of the

subsidy ended. This success in the Colony twenty years ago,: late Queen Alexandra) Was

enabled us to devote million amongst those present.

Vice-Ad-

į

After the

March Funeral (Chopin), and "Oh Rest in the. Lord," had been rendered, the hitherto paid to foreign countries processional hymu "Let Saints on for sugar to other purposes, earth in concert Sing" was sunk

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Tidi and the many clergy taking part

sgid, Psalm 90 was sung, "Lord,

GERMANY AND LOCARNO.

ARMIES OF OCCUPATION.

FORTHCOMING CHANGES.

Paris, Nov. 26. A message from Mayence states there were two branches of the that regrouping has been completed YMCA, in Hongkong-the Euro- as a result of the forthcoming pean section, occupying, the top evacuation of Cologne und transfer floor of Alexandra Building, and the of British troops to Wiesbaden. Chinese branch, with premises in The French army of occupation Des Voeux Road, over A. Tack and henceforth will consist of three corpa and six divisions, In 1907, Mr. army Company's store.

From his

M.1 DISASTER.

COLLISION THEORY.

AEROPLANES BUSY.

Two aeroplanes have arrived at Yeung Kong, having flown from Kongmoon, landing on the north side of the city. One of them met with a slight accident but repairs were effected the following day.

London, Nov. 26.

Since their arrival, these aeroplanes: The Admiralty announce that an analysis of the sample of paint have been busily employed in re- found on the hull of the s.s. Vidar connoitering the positions of the is considered to have established anti-Red forces, that the vessel caused the loss of the M.1.-Reuter

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

QUIETER TONE PREVAILS.

small. Business

1

ANOTHER ALLIANCE. Following the

report of the quadruple alliance between Tang Poon-yan, Sun Pao-far, Lum Ching- ting and Luk Fook-cheong, a report. comes to hand stating that the alliance is about to be realised, in- former usmuch as Ma Chai,

A protege of Luk Wing-ting and Londen, Nov. 26.

special representative. of Wu Pei- The Stock Exchange opened very fu has come with overtures from the

Price movements quietly,

are latter to form a quintuple alliance, generally

in the object being the conquest of rubbers is fairly good, but selling Kwangsi. The report says that is again progressing owing to the there is no material difference in end of account, and values are the two alliances, but the objects inclined to be easier.-Reuter, of the cuadruple alliance, in case At the defeat of Tang Ponn-yan, would naturally merge with the larger alliance. Tour years ayu, Ma Chai was the Director General of the Canton Arsenal, under Mok Wing-sun. When the latter. driven out of Canton by Chan King- ming, Ma Chai fled with his troops and placed himself under Wu Pol. fu. Since then he has been one of London, Nov. 26. the strongest supporters of Wu Dei.

BRITISH NAVAL STRENGTH.

LESS THAN IN 1914.

was

His Excellency the Governor-ac- companied by Mrs. Clementi, and Capt. Steele, A.D.C., arrived short- ly before the opening of the ser- in, and attending the service walk-culed the contention that the re-

the aisle. imposition of the McKenna duties McPherson became the General including one cavalry division vice. H.R.H. Prince George, the impressively up

After the Lord's Prayer had been had been followed by greater em- Secretary of the Chinese as well as Reuter. Commander-in-Chief,

first days in the Colony onwards míral Alexander Sinclair, Commn- Thou hast been our refuge: from ployment; and declared that the the European branches.

he set himself with marked zeal unassuming but none the less dore Stirling, and officers and men one generation to another." This contrary was the case.--Router.

The vote of censure resolution to the task of properly housing the effective manner. He may well be representing all warships in Hong-was-followed by the reading of the

Vory soon, the described as persistence personified, lesson from 1 Corinthians XV, and

was defeated by 322 votes to 133. Association hera.

the for in the discharge of his many kong attended to pay their last then the Benedictus was sung.

first "Y.M.C.A. building in Prayers were then offered with -Reuter.

Colony was erected for the Chinese duties he ever keeps the main pbjec- respects.

branch, this being Fituated in tive in view, never being led off Но Sir Paul Choler, Sir Henry Pol- special reference to the late Queen,

Bridges Street, being now known into, unproductive side-tracks. lock, the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Flet-after which followed the hymn

as the Junior Division of the is naturally much gratified at the cher, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyonk, "Now the Labourer's talk is o'er."

Chinese Y.M.C.A.; in 1918, the latest development in Y.M.C.A. the Hon. Mr. C. Mcl Messer, the After the Dead March from "Saul""

large building in Bridges Street, for work locally, and we may be aure Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, the Hon. had been played, the Last Post was

the Senior Division of the Chinese that he will not rest content until Mr. H. W. Bird, the Hon. Mr. R. H. sounded, and the Bishop gave the

In the House of Commons at fu. It is said that some time ago The service, which

branch, was opened; whilst yester- the remaining sections of the now Kotewall, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Benediction.

day was marked by the opening of building-to accommodate swim- question time Mr. J. C. C. Davidson Wu Pei-fi sent Ma Chai Creasy, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabas-lasted forty minutes, concluded with

DRAFT PACT PASSES SECOND the magnificent building in Kowning baths, a bowling alley and a sinted that Britain had 468 effective special mission to Shanghai, where ter, K.C., the Hon, Dr. Addison, the Recessional hymn "Oh God

loon. It is due very largely gymnasium-aro rendered possible warships on October 31st, 1925, as he obtained the approval and co- the Hon. Mr. D. W.. Tratman, and our help in ages past." The an-

the Colony. It is due very largely of completion.

compared with 545 on March 81st, operation of Luk Wing-ting, the re- other heads of departments and them, "What are these that are!

Berlin, Nov. 26.

In his person Mr. McPherson may 1914.--Router. to Mr. McPherson's indefatigable! Government officials, members of arrayed in white robes?" the Consular Body and many other rendered during the service;

The Reichsing by 271 to 159 has labours that these buildings have be said to typify the Y.M.C.A. Ideal The prayers were said by the prominent residents were in atten-

Chaplain, Rev. T. B. Powell, and passed the second reading of the prung up, and this may especially of physical fitness and mental be said of the latest addition to the alertness. He has always taken a dance.

was kaeri interest in athletics as well as The acting G.O.C., Col. Russoli Bishop Bannister read the lessons. Locarno Bill, embodying the accop-Association's work, as it Brown, Lieut. Col. II. F. Montague Other clergy present included tance of the security pact, the through his efforts that a gift of in intellectual pursuits, and many M. CHICHERIN IN PARIS. Bates, Major Maeready and Major Bishop of Victoria (Dr. Duppuyarbitration treaties, and Germany's $140,000 (Hongkong ourrency) was residents will remember him as a heving Trench, were present with detach- the Rova. W. T.. Featherstone, E. ments from the G.O.C. staff, the W. L. Martin, E. K. Quick, C. B. entry into the League of Nations, obtained from the International capable tennis player,

made possible the reallaation of tournaments, and also as East Surreys, Royal Artillery, Shann, G. E. S. Upsdoll, E. A, Big after rejecting an amendment by Committee of the YM.C.A., which figured prominently in the local

2:42 to 169.

such a big project,

enthusiastic Volunteer, in which Royal Engineers, R. C. of Signals, den, E. Freeman (H.M.S. Hermes),

01 The minority consisted R.A.S.C.,

R.A.P.C., G. F. Stopford, CF W. F. Scott!

Of Mr. McPherson himself, all latter connection her served" for R.A.M.O., OM.A, and the 6th/2nd Funjabis, (H.MS. Hawkins), A. F. Hamilton, German Nationals, Communists and who enjoy the privilege of bis eighteen years in the Artillery Com while the U.S.S. Huron and the (H.M.S., "Titania"), W. H. Hewitt, Extreme Nationale, as well as some friendship know Him to be a man pang, and is now a member of the hin now in port also Kiu Yen-lee, and the Rev. Dr. TW members of the Economie party of sterling worth and character. Reserve hotlone Scottish

WAS

READING.

"

an

HOLDS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS.

Paris, Nov. 26.

on 1

sult of which is already seen in the quadruple alliance. Now it is reported that Ma Chal' has proposed to Tang Poon-yan that he abau-

his dons

command In the

south sector and make

11

com-

bined attack on Kwangsi, driving out Li Ching-yan and Wong Shiu-hung, thus taking possession of the province where he will havò free communication with Hunan, Kwalchow and Yunnan. Both

"M. Chitherin, accompanied by M. Tang Poon-yan and, Sun Pao-fan · Rakovsky, had an hour's conversa are said to approve the proposal, Hon with M. Briand and later con- but the views of Chan Klugming