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The Congress of the Kuomin-

+=A-X# THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1926. 一日八月二十

STRIKE ECHO.

AT WUCHOW.

FEARS ATTACK ON HAINAN.

DISTORTED STATEMENTS,

PICKETS AND PORTUGUESE ...

STEAMERS.

MORE CRUISERS WANTED. A report from Holbow states that General Tang Poon-yan,["

COMING COUNCIL,

in

CORRECTED.

ABSURD BILL.

It being considered desirable to

SEIZURE OF OILA!

Our Wuchow correspondent,

instant, says:

MINOLE;OOPT. 10 CESTO

#36 PER ANNUM

No one ever apologizes for ESSEX appearanes of performance,

Ts in the bar for everyone. - You see it before -

. the antennose of sxclusiva Uluba súd as the door- „ways of the Ɛnent liomas. You nĩxo són fà in the hard daily version of breinsen and family. You will enjoy driving it for the smooth vibrationless- performance of ile quiet motor. „ It la no naay to strer and so comfortahļa të rida in that avoz ovor long journeys and rough roads it givan; u antinfuoi tion that heavy, certly cais do not provide, Touring....... ..92000 Coach..........

TOURISTS HERE: ECONOMY AXE,

"BELGENLAND'S" WORLD

CRUISE.

NOTED VISITORS.

NO INCREASE OF TAXATION.

MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH.

London, Jan, 20. If the Government was support- | the largest vesseln get to circumed in the economy sebeme which

The Red Star liner Beigenland,

She took up a position opposite the Harbour Dilice, making use of a Harbour Department buoy for the first time,

!

ex-

the enjoyment to be derived from main constructive measure would

scheme. a great the trip round the new Territories, be

of

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

33 WONG NDI CHUNERD,

HAPPY VALLEY

2000.

NO ALLIANCE.

LIBERAL ATTITUDE TO LABOUR

LL. GEORGE'S SPEECH

London, Jan. 20, Rumeurs that he intended to

Was

THE IMMEDIATE TASK,

Rugby, Jan. 20, Addressing a Liberal meeting at. Carnarvon this evening, Mr. Lloyd

tang Party in Canton was brought owing to conditions which arè de-correct distorted statements on writing under date of the th to a close on Tuesday urnid much veloping unfavourably to him, has cerning the 1922 seamen's strike. The Sui Hing Steamship Co. navigate the globe, steamed lel- they had prepared, no addition to launch a movement for a Liberal 'rejoicing, because there was at sent urgent telegrams and also a the Hon. Colonial Secretary has despatched their two storn-wheel surely into Hongkong Harbour on the burden of taxation would be and Labourite alllance were

one time the threat of a permanent representative to Admiral Tou insued the following communique on boats Dilly and Gon from Canton schedule at about eight o'clock this split, even up to the time when the shik-kwal

necessary, declared Mr. Winston promptly scotched by Mr. Lloyd requesting lim to the subject: Congress was opened. But the despatch two more warships to Hai-

last week, with the intention of morning. This is her second world Churchill, when speaking at the George in a speech at Carnarvon. The Final Agreement was signed

taking up the regular ron again. rise and she has on board four Leeds Chamber of Commerce, but He said it was unwise for Liberals timely appearance of Madame Sun nan in view of the coming inva- on March 5th; 1922, and Clause 21

Hundred passengers, chiefly Yat-sen on the platform and her sion by the Canton Army.

On arrival here they were boarded

if the economy scheme was pallto negotiate an alliance with any It is reads as follows:-

Americans.

concentrate stirring appeal for unity of memsaid that Tang is much perturbed

by strike pickels and the Captain

ed to pieces and whittled down, the party, and should "A date will be fixed for the bers of the Party, created a pro-over the present situation, in. view

What From and agents were informed general return to work.

bill must be paid. He announced their energies on securing a large found impression on the minds of of the fact that It is possible for an

the time of leaving until such while the two vessels flew the

that when Parliament met, an Liberal representation in the next date, men will receive half pay Portuguese flag they would not be

economy Bill would be introduced Parliament. When that the delegates and following her invading army to cross the Straits according to the new scale.

achieved it was time enough to con- specel Mr. Sun. Fo arrived with during foggy weather and land on

Mea may be re-instated on any permitted to trade. Only vessels the news that a common under the island unawares. The three

of their own Company's vessels flying the Chinese National flag Hongkong for five days and, for penditure.

The tourists are to remain in covering the whole field of

Every department sider cooperation with meg pre- or such other vessels as may be) standing had heen reached with Northern warships are, therefore,

party has would be asked to make sacrifices: pared to support a programme it mutually agreed upon. If posi-were allowed to clear from this obvious reasons, the all the organizations of the Party inadequate to patrol the straits in

tions are not availabic for mex port. I heard that the Sal Hing been divided into groups, four in He declared that a policy of trae approved, whether that involved

number, each of which will have in the North, and with a full ex-unfavourable weather.

ready to return to work as above, Co. wished to transfer these two its own itinerary in the respect economy would not be complete if a coalition Government or not it is agreed that half pay shall boats to the Chinese flag but the that while Macao, the Peak, Re-it did not provide for wise et-Reuter. « planation of the circumstances |

continue for such period as the

The Government's which brought about the menace of With regard to operations in

men are not. employed, but not Portuguese Consul at Canton offer pulse Bay will be visited by all the penditure.

tourists, while all will experience exceeding five and a half (5%)jed" strong objections. á split,

other spheres, it is reported

months from the date of thei In all subsequent sessions, all Canton that on or ahout the 25th

A consignment of 1,800 tins of This general return to work. antagonism disappeared, and the instant. Mr. Wang Ching-waf and

half pay will be administered kerosene arrived here during the and while all will have days when electrical development. "If this George stated his attitude towards business was transacted without a General Chang Kai-shek will pro-

from a Fund under the control Week from one of the down-river individual action will be the rule, of a duly appointed Adminis-stage ports, under military protce- it has been so arranged that the island is to continue to support the Labour Party which has been hitch. Although a resolution was ceed to Wuchow to hold a Military

tion. The strike pickets examined groups will not clash. To-day, for the present immense population it the subject recently of much speculation and gossip. He began Council with General Li Chung-yan

the shipment and concluded that it instance, one party has gone to cannot afford to be behind any by declaring that the experiment passed to penalise certain mem-and Wong Shui-hung. The deli- The "Fund under the control of was A. P. C. oil, because it hap Macas where all points of interest borg-of the Right section, subse-berations of this Council will pro-a daly appointed Administrator" isened to be in plain tins, and ton-will be visited, a second party is part of the world in scientific or- of 1924 when the Labour Govern- quent counter-resolutiona were bably decide whether China will a reference to Sir R. Ho Tung's fiscated the lot, despite the ml viewing Hongkong from the Peak, sanisation and equipment. Sciencement was put into power without are the only conditions, without an under adopted conferring power on the on the Yangtze Valley. It is sur-money às might be necessary for plentiful supply of fuel oil. or, inting the beauties of the New Terri- two horses strong enough to pull standing, without stipuinting for.

be Involved in a lengthy civil war (generous) promise to provide sucatary escort. The military have another group is no doubt appreciat- and goodwill

up the bill." Mr. consultation was a bad political Central Executive Committee to mised that the object of the Coun- the payment of post-settlement addition to the purchases ade tories, whilst others are spending our wagon

Churchill mentioned that the coal blunder on the part of the Liberal rescind the former resolution direct cil is to consolidate the Provinces half-pay, under the conditions of

a shopping day, in town. of Yunnan, Kweichow, Szechuer, the Agreement. The payment of from the A. P. Co. it is salt they

The police have done their best subsidy would probably approxi-Party. As one who acquiesced in Hunan, Kwangsi, Kwangtung and half-pay during the strike up to have been receiving supplies at an to avoid any inconvenience to the mate £21,000,000, three-quarters that action, he took his full share the date of the return to work was priver port from Pakhai The tourists by the issue of big white of which would go, to paying the of the blame. So far as he was platform, Fukien. common

a matter for the companies con- Canton Of Monopoly Buren is

cards to certain ricksha and chair wages of miners-Reuter. concerned, such an episode should which is to be declared in a few

not occur again. Continuing, Mr. cerned. It was understood that reported as having opened up an coolies, and passengers are advised

Lloyd George said no political the Administrator referred to would office as far up this way as Dosing to use them and pay no money to

Labour Party, would acquire an required his services.

absolute majority for many elec- tions to come. Experience had proved that there was a rapid limit to the growth of Socialiam beyond. which it could not spread. What was the duty of the Liberal Party Mr. Kellogg, in a formal state-in the face of that contingency? ment, has said that the position of] On full reflection and deliberation the United States with regard to it was his judgment that it would the Mexican land and petroleum not be wise for Liberalism at this laws was that they contained pro-moment to negotiate an alliance bevisions "plainly retroactive and with any Party: Prudence dictat-

ly after the two sections have

- agreed on

A

days by General Chang Kai-shek,

"

trator."

2

Mr. Sun Fo and Mr. Chang Ching- GAMBLING MONOPOLY. be appointed, when circumstances The Electric Light Co. has been the cookie, but to leave the matter MEXICAN PETROLEUM prophet could predict that the

kong.

The following are the principal points which comprise the plat-

form:--

NO RENEWAL IN INDO- CHINA.

..

U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE'S DEFINITION.

Washington, Jan, 20.

able to secure some supplies of in the hands of the police who will No date was actually fixed for fuel oil, so that the city is still pay bim. on presentation of his card Haggling the general return to work: for on supplied with current, which is at the police station. the publication of the settlement fortunate for. all concerned.

over, ricksha fares is one of the the seamen in Hongkong flocked News from Nanning states that worst nuisances which beset the Paris, Jan. 20. back to their ships at once. Those all business is suffering from the traveller in the East and this! According to a communique who had returned to Canton and large amount of bad coinage-20 arrangement should do much to issued to the Press by the Minis- the country during the strike recent pieces-that has been put on render the visit of the tourists more

turned in troops during the next the market. Even the Kwangsi pleasant. try of the Colonies, the informa- few days, and as far as is known note is at about 20 per cent, pre- tion published by certain papers all found employment at once. mium, while the Hongkong note is The Seamen's near. 80 per cent, premium. according to which the

Govern- Union were given facilities to merchanta prefer to do their bur. note on board, mention may 2nd. Joint action to be agreedment General of Indo-China is con- watch the signing on of crews: ing and selling by barter than to made of Captain William Wyndam, confiscatory in their effect." Hoed that Liberalism would make a

and it was understood that handle the coinage. upon by both sections for the pur-sidering the re-establishment

they would bring to notice

where cases

difficulties

1st:-The Right section to. de- the clare its loyal, adherence to will of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen,] and consent to admit Communista into the Party on account of poli- tical necessity.

of

The officials of the

arose

pose of limiting the aphere of acil the gambling monopoly is withoutį vity of the Communista;

foundation. The Department of 3rd The Left section to de- clare its willingness to co-operate Colonies is not in receipt of any with the Right section, and under-propósition from the Government take in future not to do anything of Indo-China on this subject; and detrimental to their interests;

there is no question of measures of 4th. The Canton Government shall be permitted to employ mem-this nature being taken-Indo all of the many ships that had bers of the Left section in its pacifi councils;

5th-Lin Sum, Chow Loo and

others shall be given office in thei

Government.

5

The full text will be published FRENCH MINING CRISIS. shortly.

THE RUBBER QUESTION.

MR. HOOVER SHARPLY

CRITICISED.

!

HEADING FOR GENERAL

STRIKE.

MR. A. J. KEW-MISS B, R...

ABLONG.

SOME NOTABLES, Amongst the

of passengers

retired British army officer, who added that in the absence of a powerful position for Itself with the has a record of 80 years service for reply from the Mexican Govern-view to securing a large represen his government first in the army.ment to the American representa-tation in the next Parliament. The which he entered at the age of 16, tions on the subject delivered on duty of Liberals was to go on with over reinstatement or re-employ- KOWLOON WEDDING. and then in the diplomatic ser: January 9th, he was not disposed their support for Liberal principles ment No single case of the

and Liberal ideals. They had three rature was brought to notice by

vice, serving in Haiti, Cutch and to comment further-Reuter.

Mexico City, Jan. 20. or four years until the next General the Union officials or through any

French Guines, Brazil, Barcelona, other channel: and the circum-

Spain and later in Chicago and The United States Ambassador Election in which to reach and He predicted Boston. Mrs. Wyndham is accom- has received from the Mexican teach the nation.

At the next stances, mude it highly improbable that any such cases existed, for

panying him on the trip, Mr. B. A. Foreign Office a reply to his recent that Liberalism. A wedding of considerable in McAfee is a British newspaper man Note, protesting against the re-election would count more than at been detained in the Harbour on terest took place this afternoon at now resident in Paris, with a troactive legislation. He declines any time since 1910. Mr. Lloyd account of the strike were hurn St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, the charming Freach wife, Dale Coi- to discuss the contents of the reply. George concluded; "Let us rally to erl away to sea as soon as crews,

lins, the British author of the Reuter's American Servico. could be found for them.

Mr. novels "The Ordeal, and Nothing further in fact was Arthur Jages Kew, eldest son of Haven" which have been drama- heard of the post settlement can. Mr. and Mrs. C. II. W. Kew, and lized and presented on the London ditions of the agreement until Miss

stage, hails, from Australian, but Beatrice Rose Ablong, now makes. his home. in England, October 7th-seven, months after the date of settlement. On and Ongest daughter of the late Mr. He is leaving the party this morn after that date Sir Robert Hc and Mrs. J. Ablong. The Rev. G. ing by the str. Amazon. Tung received demands from the Seamen's Union for large suma on

on the Minister, M. de Monzie, account of pre-settlement and of

contracting parties being

The

R. Lindsay was the officiating| An authority on immigration is clergyman.

Mr. Robert E. Tod, a New York

The bride, who was given away banker and former U. S. Commis- by her brother, Mr. A. E..Ablong,sioner. He believes that Ameri-

FRENCH MINING CRISIS.

INCREASED WAGES DEMANDED.

Paris, Jan, 20.

our standard the millions of mon and women for whom Liberalism supplies the best answer to ques- tions that perplex them regarding the social and economic problema of the nation." This must be our immediate taak."-British Wireless.

THE BANKNOTE SCANDAL

The National Council of the A SUGGESTION TO FRANCE.

Paris, Jan. 20.

Paris, Jan. 20.. A delegation of miners called and pointed, out to him the dif-post settlement half. pay, making was attired in a gown of charmeuse en's new laws are solving in part | ference in wages in the North, a total of some $340,000. In all with shadow lace, and she carried the problems of immigration but Federation of French Mineworkers the Pas-de-Calais and in the secon- Sir Robert replied asking that the a bouquet of chrysanthemums and is all for making the process

claim should be forwarded to the white roses. Accompanying her naturalization slower and

has passed a resolution declaring New York, Jan. 20.dary Bassins.

The National Council of Miners! proper quarter for examination in

were Miss Violet Kew (sister of thorough.. Among those who help that unless wages are increased by Parliament, the President declared Sharp criticism of Mr. Hoover'e has affirmed its, resolution to ah- the first instance and the correct the bridegroom) ds bridesmaid andad to harness the marvellous power January 31st. to compensate for in that the affair of the false bank handling of the rubber situation is tain satisfaction before the endness of the individual amounts be Misses Nora Kow (sister of the of Niagara Falls are Mr. Paul A. creased cost of living a referendum notes had threatened the work of voiced by the Democratic organ, of the month, or else it will take verided and apportionments cer-bridegroom) and Patsy Ablong Schoolkopf and Mr. Peter will be taken on the question of a reconstitution and the reputation

:

of

.moro

At the opening of the Hungarian

The World, which contends that a referendum on the question of tified before he could make the (niece of the bride). as "flower) Porter, Jr., the original owner of general strike of French miners-of the country.

a general strike.—Indopucifi,

Mr. Hoover's actions throughout

has been full of idiosyncrasies.

He attacks the British Trust but

COAL SUBSIDY.

seems to forget that he belongs to

disbursements falling on him to girls. The bridesmaid word the rinarian rights of the Falls Router, pay through the appointed Address of mauve taffeta, with hat to ministrator."

match and carried a bouquet of

their claim to the

a Government that believes in pre- EXTENSION TO BE PROPOSED. invoked the assistance of tecting American Trusts by the

London, Jan. 20. Its consideration, A

highest possible tariff, Similarly,

test

DUTCH AIRMEN MISSING.

Brig-Gen. Henry Clay Hodges, Jr., On October 26th in consequence pink roses, whilst the flower girl Army, travelling with his wic a retired officer of the American the Seamen's Union duly presented were attired in dresses of blue and Mr. James H. MacMurray, U. B.

Chairman of pink taffeta, with hats to match,

the the Shipowners Committee: who and they both carried baskets of Senator and Chairman of

the sweet peas.

Illinois Women's College, and Men, Secretary for Chinese Affairs in Mr. W. M. Gittens discharged the MacMurray, and Mr. George D. GRAVE FEARS AS TO FATE

ease duties of "best man."

Shopardson, professor of electrical

Amsterdam, Jan. 20. he inalets that he does not wish to A meeting of the Cabinet took showed at once that accounts on- After the ceremony, a reception engineering, in the University of tered in the bill for pre-settlement was held at No. 333 Nathan Road, Minnesota represent different an

Grave misgiving is felt regarding advise retaliatory measures, but he place yesterday, and fixed the pro-half pay had already been paid at which the dual toasts were gles of American life. recently expressed the view that gramme of the new Parliamentary and witnessed by representatives honoured.asual toasts Prominent among the women on the fate of the pilot and observer session, comprising the considera-jof the Union; and immediate en- The honeymoon is to be spent in the trip is Miss Mary Winsor, of of an army fokker, which left public opinion would demand that ton of mumerous industrial pro-quiries from a few important.com- Shanghai, the happy couple leaving Haverford, Pennsylvania, a mem-Schiphol yesterday for cocatal American banks refuse loans to blems.

With regard to the coal panlos revealed the fact that the by the Empress of Canada. The ber of the National Council of the defence practice. It is feared that Britain if the Stevenson Act. re-subsidy, the Promier, in spite of shipowners generally had duly bride's going away dress will be of National Woman's Party of they have been lost in a snowstorm. matus in force-Bouter's Ameri- much opposition, will propone its discharged their liabilities in this grey crepe de chine, with Oriental America, and a representative of A destroyer search of the sea bas can Bevice.

extension-Indopacifi,

(Continued on Page 7).. trimmings..

(Continued on Phine Jproved fruitless-Renter,

M. Bethlin, President of the Council, gave an assurance of hia desire to carry out the Inquiry, He Bald that the national sovereignty of Hungary should be protected, and that France ought not to mdir: her- Belf in .the Inquiry, but should confine herself to the task. of establishing the number of false notes made. Indopacifi

TO-DAY.

Dollar on demand 25.49/16d. Lighting-up ---- 6,04 p.m. Temperature (8p.m.) 63: Barometer --12 p.m.) 30.18 Humidity 2pm 50.60