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號八拾月伍英港香 TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1926...

No. 21,860

COST OF GENERAL STRIKE. STEAMER GETS OFF SWATOW OBJECTS TO

CONFESSION BY UNION

OFFICIAL.

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DISTRESS AMONG MINERS.

That the cost of the late general strike would not involve any additional taxation, was the announcement made in the House of Commons by Mr. Winston Churchill yesterday when replying to questions.

It is estimated that the strike has cost the National Union of Railwaymen nearly £1,000,000 and that it has cost the railway Com- panies over £5,000,000. The confession has been made by the General Secretary of the N.UR. that a general industrial strike could never be carried out effectively.

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Appeals are made for assistance to suffering miners, and the miners' leader has announced that he is prepared to accept money from Russian mine workers.

Hugby, May 17,

Sir James Martin, Tresident of the London Chamber of Commerce, has addressed the following letter to the Premier:-"On the return.

REFLOATING OF THE KIANG KING.

AFTER SIX MONTHS.

News from Shanghai states that the China Merchants S. N. Co's. office at that port has received two telegrams from Batung with the information that the str. Kiang King, which has been on the rocks between Ichang and Chungking since last November has at last been refloated.

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that The

This is the second attempt has been made to refloat her. first was made on April 18, when the water commenced to rise. It rose with remarkable rapidity and £1,000.000 and the companies £5,500,000. He added that de die After seven days started to fall as not believe that a general indus-rapidly, as it had risen. trial strike could ever be out effectively, because if

to normal conditions, 1 am in carried to a logical conc

pelled, on behalf of 60,000 business firms and companies represented

on the Council of this Chamber, to express to you and other members

of the Government, the keen preciation and admiration which felt by all at the manner is which the Government,

have functioned during the past critical¦ day's in nintaining the vital ser- vices of the country and safeguard- ing the food supplies of the peo- ple. I feel confident that your appeal for the spirit of goodwill al industry, will not fail to meet, with a ready response."-British Wire- less.

STRIKE COST.

NOT VERY EXPENSIVE TO

GOVERNMENT.

THE STRANDING,

On April 19, while the water

Was starved and paralyzed nemselves was still rising two shores under

they as well as everybody else. Railway Unions har sayed their away, by the current and the ship's The the ship's counter. were carried lives by their action regarding the crew started lowering at the for- agreement but possibly Unions and workers in some indus- tries world and most difficult to return to pre-strike conditious mining Kenter,

MINERS' FUNDS, PLEASED TO ACCEPT MONEY

FROM RUSSIA,

some

dangerous job as the freshet was increasing and the current under-

ward end. It was a difficult and

under

the". ground the ship's bottom. All moor- ings were laid ready to slip in case the ship should launch. Early in the evening all the after supports were carried away and all hands worked at capacity to lower the vessel forward. They had no food and no rest for two days and nights.

London, May 17, Referring to a report that the Miners' Federation has received a cablegram from the Russian On April 20 at'two in the morn- Miners' Congress offering a first ing, the ship took charge and car- instalment of £260,000 collected by ried away all shores. She slipped Russian Unions to assist the wives about 40 feet. The holds were and families of British miners, sounded after this and were found Mr. A. J. Cook said he had appeal to be dry; there was only a small In the House of Commons, atted for funds to relieve distress leak in the fire room which was from, anywhere and anybody, and stopped immediately with cement. he would certainly be pleaseil to accept money from Russian mine workers.--Reuter,

London, May 17.

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APPEAL FOR HELP.

London, May 17.

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GAMBLING.

PROTESTS AGAINST GRANT OF MONOPOLY.

GOVERNMENT NEEDS

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UNDS.

日七初月四。

SPANISH AIRMEN.

GREAT WELCOME IN MANILA.

END OF LONG FLIGHT.

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News from Swat is to the As was expected, Captain Gal effect that there is considerable larza and Captain Loriga, the public opposition to the legalising Spanish fillers, had a tremendously of gaming and the granting of a enthusiastic reception when they nopoly therefor to a certain landed on the aviation ground at syndicate."

Manila on completion of their long flight from Apparently, there is opposition

Madrid. Huge to all forms of gambling, but escrowds, including hundreds of the pecially to that known as Fe Us, Spanish community, gathered on for which a monopoly has been Thursday morning in preparation granted. This is described is the of the arrival of the airmen from worst of all kinds of gambling. Appari. Even the poorest are attracted to this particular form, inasmuch as the bankers accepts stakes from one cash upwards.

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The sirion had spent two daya at Appar aftor their arrival there from Matao, and they left the port at 7.55 a.m. on Thursday last, arriving at Manila. 3 hours and 42 minutes later.

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Geneva, May 17, 7.

CANTON,

KUOMINTANG ACTIVITY, Canton vernacular revanapers The Committee on the composi-state that, according to nows from tion of the Council of the League the headquarters of the Kaonlin be adopted by 11 votes to 4 Vistung Party, the Strike Union is count Cecil's proposal that the non-permanent members number to be reorgand so as to facili- nine, one-third of whom are to betale a settlement of the strike and elected annually, whilst the retir-bovott. It is stated that the La ing members cannot be re-elected for three years.

Lonry Farma and Students

The minority consisted of Spain, Unions have received orders from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

the Kuomintang to form a com- After discussion, the concilia-mittee specially for this purpo tory formula submitted by Vis- In the past there have been many. count Cecil was insorted in the reports of schemes for a settle report to the Council, declaring

that the Committee attached the ent of the strike and boycott, but greatest importance to the award-these have been very indifferently ing of three non-permanent seats received by the public. According to Latin America, and mentioning to a Canton correspondent, how- that the Chinese delegate urged

that two seats should be assigned ever, this latest report is being to Asia. The report to the Coun- given more credonce, as it is said cil was unanimously adopted.

that the Kuomintang headquartera

It is stated that the Canton

monopoly is. only for six months Government has replied to the public protest, anying that the

As the Government is in need of says the Manila Bulletin, a great and after that it will be abölished.. When the airmen were sighted, funds and as there is no.

The Committee adjourned the would not be likely to make any other shout went up from the crowd. accond reading of the regulation announcements on the subject um Hats were thrown in the air, and relating to the election of non-per-less there were good grounds for many a Spaniard in the group was manent members, also the question believing that a definite move for not ashamed to be seen sobbing.of the increase of the number of peace is being aimed at, Timo will The planes circled around the permanent members, to June 28th.show whether the situation like field three times then the small-Reuter. plane, headed down. It settled to carth and was brought to rest un- derneath the tree at the side.

CHOLERA AT BANGKOK.

Captain and Chief Engineer Succulab

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Singapore May 17.

A serious epidemic of cholera, exists at Bangkok, "rosulfing..... in many deaths.

Amongst the latest victims to the disease are Captain Owen, of the a.s. Kols, and Mr. Cottier, Chief Engineer of the same vessel.

A group of soldiers specially de- tailed scized the plane and ran it forward. On the faces of Loriga and Gallarza were broad smiles, smiles of relief from 38 days of striving.

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Other soldiers vainly endeavor- ea to lep the crowds back. Brav-

NORGE ADVENTURES.

BATTLES WITH GALES AND SNOW.

Rome, May 17.

ly to take a new turn in the near future.

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GENERAL CHANG IN CONTROL

The fact that May 15th has passed without any untoward incl-" dent in Canton is attributed very largely to the extraordinary mea sures which General Chang Kai- shek had, taken ta, prevent distur bances breaking ont, in the city.

At the opening session of the Kuomintang Central Party Com mittee convention, about forty Signor Mussolini from Nome, re- Chang Kai-shek was the most con- members were present. General

An idea of the Norge's battle

ing swinging clube and the imprewith a 'gale, show and fog is given cations of the military pólice, they in Capt. Nobile's radiogram to dashed forward.

NO FIRST WORDS.

He

swering questions. Mr. Winston Churchill anticipated that the

The plane was brought to a porting, that after a successful spicuous figure, and he took the direct Government net expenditure

stop. Gallarza jumped out be-negotiation of the first stage dif-most active part in the delibera- as a result of the strike woul

ALL HANDS ASHORE..

fore the crowd could reach it.ficulties begun to arise over Point means of getting a large sum of There were no first words.

tions." not exceed £750,000 and maybe

"Three days later the ship start money at one time, it has reiuct was seized from every side. E-Barrow owing to a dangerous de performed, the election of the After the usual ceremonies were leas. The direct Government ux-

ed straining heavily and rivets antly adopted this measure, pediture would probably not be

sprung on the port side. These

braced, kissed, and then, protest-posit of ice accumulating on the presiding officers and Secretary of large while there would be coun- The Miners' Federation has ap- cemented from the inside.

were plugged with soft wood and Government's reply, it is reported crowd and borne through a cheer- there to Teller there was considers ral Tan Yen-kai, Chang Kai-shel Not being satisfied with the ing, hoisted on the shoulders of the metal parts of the airship. From the Convention took place. Gone tervailing receipts: Morcover pealed to "all those desiring peace captain later ordered all hands throughout the Chao-Muy circuit inne that led to the headquarters Norge to deviate from her course riding of the the strike had resulted in saving in the mining industry to prove on shore with all their beloagings to make stronger protests against building.

The that mass meetings will be helding mob along the narrow roped able trouble, necessitating the and Tan Ping-shan were elected of normal expenditure' in som. their sincerity by helping us to re- cases, as for example, practice lieve suffering and thus create as the vessel was unsafe. flying and also Woolwich Arsenal. good spirit among the mining com-der them the crew lived for five

Tar-legalised gambling. paulin tents were rigged and un- As regards revenue there were inmunity,They say that one mil-days, in great discomfort, with a creased customs clearances before on miners, are locked out and thus heavy downpour of rain the strike to offset against the re-,000,000 human beings are suffer duction of the strike period. Theng, We want peace in our in-

whole time. effect upon direct taxation would dustry and will work for a speedy By the 28th the water had fallen mainly appear in next year's es- and entisfactory settlement to en-again and all that could be done timates and any loss of profits sure that once again Britain's basic was to make preparations for would be made up by increased industry will be running harmoni- launching the ship when it rose trade activity in the interval. ously."—Reuter, Assuming, that the coal stoppage) was not prolonged he did not an- ticipate any appreciable distur- bance of revenue for the current; year, and saw no reason at pre- sent to propose additional taxa tion. Cheers).

Mr. F. A. Macquisten inter- posed: "Isn't this the cheapest attempt at revolution that there has ever been?"(Laughter).

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MILLIONS LOST IN WAGES.

Rugby, May 17.

the

again. The vessel was made fast to the rocks by cable and chains and shored up."A trench was dug round her and rocks blasted, logs being laid forward to help in floating her at the next rising water.

JUNK PIRATED.

age.

It

The duty of in the neighbourhood of the Secretary of the Convention was He, was carried through the Behring Straits through strong vested in the Secretary of the Cen- doorway, ducking his head just in winde and dense fog. The airship tral Executive Committee. Then tho time to save himself from a most was finally buffeted hy blizzards as minor officers, such as the Record- unsatisfactory ending of his voy-it approached Nome but profiteding Secretaries, Compiling Secre-

Safe within, and the door by a lull to effect a landing.

taries, etc., were chosen.. After guarded more effectively by the covered 3,000 miles from Spitzber AN EXCITING OCCURRENCE. [iness jammed inside than by the gen in 71 hours-Reuter.

soldiers stationed without, he thirteen, which left Macao

An armed junk, with a crew of showed himself at the window.

Shouts of Viva Espana," "Vi- April 26th. for Shek Kai, had an

va Filipinas," "Viva America," exciting experience when she was "Viva Estevez," and "Viva Aro "Viva Gallarza,", "Viva Loriga," chased and caught by armed pir-zamenn" went up from the crowd." ates.

on

POLISH REVOLT.

ORGANISING OPPOSITION.

that, the agenda was laid on the table, and was agreed to. Tho election of those who are to parti- cipate in the debates on various questions on the agenda closed the sitting of the first session, after which an adjournment was made.

THE SECOND MEETING.

Long before the cheering had sub-

The same evening, a bulletin was Berlin, May 17. A sampan containing about aire to bathe and change.

sided, Gallarza, expressed the de- Gen. Pilsudski's difficulties are Kuomintang stating that no one, posted at the headquarters of the twelve men was observed approa The archbishop of

not yet ended according to news-except those who were designated ching when off Mo To, Heungshan Aguirre Y. Pratt entered the room, ment in Posen from which a large tion, was permitted to be present district, and when within balling

China, papers, which are reporting fer at the first session of the conven distance they ordered the master and Gallarza bent for his blessing. number of troops left for Warsaw at the opening of the second ses- to lower the sails. He refused and several shots were fired. The mase was raised on the shoulders has supported the leading Polish at 9 o'clock in the morning of the Then he sallied forth. Again It is stated that General Hellersion, which was opened punctually ter ran the boat ashore, and, with of the crowd. Half-way out be refugee members of parliament 16th instant. The first question the crew, made for the hills, but

was deposited for the benefit of and is determined to take up the before this, meeting was the ur the pirates followed, firing cortina- the photographers, Colonel Lang-fight against Gen. Pilsudski and geney of amending the articles of ously. A foki was wounded in the

horne approached him. foot and the master's elder brother captured. The robbers then ran- sacked the boit, 'and later left, taking arms and goods to the valus of $240, and their captive.

The junk then continued on her way to Shok Kai, where the wound ed fokl was detained in hospital, Mexico City, May 17.

after which she proceeded to The Papal Nuncio of Mexco, the Hongkong.

OTHER ITEMS. UNAFFECTED INDUSTRIES

Rugby, May 17. Reporis continue to come to hand of industrios having been maintained during the

Now it is learned the second general rising has taken place and this strike. In the west of England time, with successful results. She woollen Industry there was no leaking badly forward but ac- Esation of work, whilst in the cording to the telegrams she has Nottingham textile trade there was been able to reach Ichang in safe- little modification in output. Pro-ly under her own power, where duction in the machine tool trades she will be temporarily repaired, Mr. H. B. Betterton, Under See facturers of cast iron hollow-ware

has been quite unaffected. Manu Deore coming on to Shanghai. retary for Labour, stated in the have kept their factories at work House of Commons, that it had and other Birminghama industries not yet been possible to collect are resuming with the utmost the material for making even an rapidity. All the above industrie approximate estimate of the are in a position to execute export amount lost in wages in Great orders without delay. Britain during the general strike, but it was clear that the amount! would run into many millions. In quiries in London shopping cent received from overseas visitors, right Rev. George Carua, who was trés to-day, showed that a rapid who are on the point of sailing for recently ordered recovery in business is anticipat Europe, asking if the social season pelled from the country ed. Indeed to-day, shops seemed was likely to be affected by the alleged contravention of clauses moro buey than ordinarily, al-striko. They may be assured that of the though, of course, arrears of buy from now onwards nearly all the ing with foreign ministers of the DISAPPROVAL OF AMERICAN ing would account partly for this. season's principal events will take Gospel, has left for Washington, -British Wireless.

THE SOCIAL SEASON.

last few days

hundreds of cablegrama have been

During the

CLERIC'S EXPULSION.

MEXICAN ALLEGATIONS

REFUTED.

to be

ex-

for BOMB EXPLOSION.

Constitution deal-

place. Indeed, if the coal strike where he expects to receive in-

is onded quickly, the season atruction from Rome, should ran its normal course,

JUSTIČE.

LEADER'S CONFESSION.

Buenos Aires, May 17. EFFECTIVE GENERAL STRIKE

The Rev, Carus, who is a natur BUOYANT STOCK MARKETS.

The explosion of a bomb in IMPOSSIBLE.

alised American, has, issued a front of the Americau Ambassy London, May 17.

Stock markets opened to-day statement denying the charges of whereby some slight damnge was with a buoyant tone. There was a the Mexico Government, adding done, is suggested to be connect Mr. C. T. Cramp, the Industrial substantial increase in business that he has notified the American ed with a recent denial of a new General Secretary of the National and servicos rose sharply Union of Railwaymen, speaking at several sections.

in Ambassador of his predicament trial for two bandits named Sacco Following Plymouth, said the strike had pro- slight reaction about mid-day, the ed his statement to Washington of murder in Massachusetta

and the Ambassador has forward and Vanzetti who were convicted bably cost the Union nearly

(Continued on Pago Seven), Router'e American Servico.

Routers American Service, and

lish, Captain," he said.

"I understand you speak Eng-

the new Government-Reuter.

Copenhagen May 17,

the Constitution of the Kuomin- tang. This being entirely a party

deliberations."

had

&

It is reported that the Danish affair, great secrecy was ob "I do not speak English," re- and British Legations at Warsaw served f the plied Gallarza, in a precise accent. were seriously damaged by Can- The question also

"The governor-general has ask-non and rifle fire, that ilgs were direct bearing ed me to convey to you his official perforated and that communication nism.

on Commu It was later made public and personal gratification in the with other neighbourhoods was

that General Chang Kai-shek was cssful conclusion of your cut off for three days. Over the chief speaker, and that he flight," said Colonel Langhorne.

Gallarza bowed, smiled his in the Danish Legation-Reuter, the extremists, to limit and circu

sixty projectiles were picked up proposed several amendment, and resolutions intended to eliminate

thanks, said "Gracias," and was hurried away to the quarters of Lieutenant Monohan.

LORIGA LIFTED BODILY.

his plane, was lifted out bodily on

He however, remaining longer in

BOMBAY ARMS SEIZURE.

scribe the actions of thoan who are of Communistic tendencies, and to place all Communists in the Kud mintang under the control of the Party After a prolonged discus lutions were referred to a Com sion, these amendments and reso old comrade of his flying days in

mittee, to be brought up again: Morocco.

Bombay, May 17. after receiving a report. The "You remember me, pal, he the course of an investigation for day

A raid upon a private house in meeting then adjourned to the next cried.

"Sure," said Loriga, and they covery of a quantity of arme and thaft, led to the accidental dis-

MORE. NORMAL Then come Mrs. Romero Salas,

3,000 rounds of ammunition. Two As previously reported, the un- woman in Manila, to kiss the the first, but by no means the last rests have been raade, including easy and excited state

publia a lincensed repairer of arms. opinion, caused by wild (Continued on Page Tuition),

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the arms of enthusiastic admirers. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY.

The first to greet him was, an

embraced.