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NOT RELEASED.

WU TE-CHEN STILL IN FORT.

FAMILY'S FRUITLESS APPEAL.

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Since General Wu Te-chen's con- finemont in the Bocca Tigris forts, his family and friends have been doing their utmost to obtain his release, but General Chang Kel- shek is deaf to all appeals, and is credited with saying that unless a complete adjustment of the ac- counts of the Police Department by auditors is made, the question of Wu's release cannot be dis cussed. It is now reported that General Wu is ill and that medica! aid has been called in.

The Women's Freedom Associa tion, with Madame Lui Chung-hai at its head, is particularly active at present, appealing for subscrip- tions for the Red Cross. ". It is stated that she has telegraphed to Madamo Sun Yat-sen to come to Canton to assist in the move- "ment..

With the completion of the. Shakee roud, it is now noticeable that parties of surveyors are at work in Sai Kwan in the western part of the city, surveying the new roads which are to be constructed. Mr. Sun Fc, now returned to his post as the Major, is taking lively interest in the matter, and the work of construction is to be pushed forward possible delay.

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POLAR VICTOR

RETURNS.

NEW YORK WELCOMES COM. BYRD,

New York, June 23. Commander Byrd, aboard the ship Chantier, returned from his Polar Expedition, to-day and was greeted by a huge crowd of gally, decorated craft in the harbour There was a noisy blast of

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THE COAL BILL.

LABOUR OPPOSITION IN COMMONS:

(Continued from Page 1).

to work any minerals to any indi- vidual who applied if it was con sidered to be in the national in- terest: Any such person could also apply to the Commision for the alteration of any existing lease or the removal of restricti: terms or conditions which were impeding the proper working of minerals. These were undoubted- ly drastic powers, and required very careful safeguarding. But this clause met all the practica. ble difficulties which had occurrel as a result of private ownership of minerals. It would overcom obstruction and inconvenienc s which occurred owing to th boundaries of properties on tha surface, not suiting, the convent ence of the working of mineral- underground, and these difculties. would be met without the need of the enormously expensive process of purchasing mining royallics.

PROFIT SHARING.

Another clause provided that no- thing in the Memorandum or colliery company should prevent Articles of Association of y

the establishment and carrying out of profit-sharing schemes. While the Government could not possibly whistles and sixteen navy agro-any profit-sharing scheme, whieht include in the Bill at this moprent planes hovered aloft. sion marched up Broadway to the tion between those whom it would! A process was a intter for delicate negotin- with the leastCity Hall, where Com, Byrd and affect, they could do somehing 1

his companions were welcomed by paving the way. By this clang- the Mayor and members of Con- they hoped to make it legal for nil gress.--Reuter's American Service. colliery undertakings to get

profit-sharing achemes whene they desired to take such action.

The Minister added that tionalisation had been rejected by the House again and again, and by the country at the General Elec- tions. It had also been turned down by the Coal Commission. This was a practical and useful Bill.

COLLEGE DISPUTE.

Mr. Chung Wing-kwong, Vice- President of the Canton Christian College, who has been abroad for the last few years ondeavouring, to" solicit subscriptions for the College, has returned from his mission, and his first act, after assuming the post of Councillor of the Education Administrative Council, was an attempt to bring about a reconciliation between the Kwangtung University and the the Canton Christian College. It is said that the differences between the two educational institutions are not great nor serious, and that it only needs a careful handling of the questions at issue, with due respect and regard for each other's feelings, for the whole affair to be brought to a close with entire satisfaction to all parties.

The newly-appointed Chancellor of Kwangtung University, Mr. Tai Kwei-to has telegraphed his re- signation from Shanghai, on the ground that illness prevents him, from necepting the position, and.) recommends Mr. Shao Yuan-chung for the post in his stead.

TROOPS IN HOUSES.

FRENCH CABINET.

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M. CAILLAUX AS VICE- PREMIER.

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Paris, June 23, A Cabinet has been formed of

following:--

M. Briand-Premier and Minis-

ter for fordigr. Afairs. M. Caillaux-Vico-Premier, and

Minister of Finance.

M. Pierre Laval-Minister of

Justice,

M. Durant-Minister of

..

Interior:

the

Gen. Guillaumat-Minister, for

War..

AT. Leygues-Minister of Marine. M. Leon Perrier-Minister for

the Colonies, w

LABOUR OPPOSITION.

na-

Mr. Hartshorn, Labour Men ber for a mining constituency in South Wales, moved an amend- amendment expressed the belief ment rejecting the Bill. The

that a comprehensive policy, dr miiication under public ownership and control, with progressive de- velopment of scientific treatment of coal. was essential to secure the Prosperity of the industry, and that this Bill not only failed to

M. Chapsal-Minister of Com-provide for systematic unification.

meree.

but, by leaving amalgamation to

M. Nogaro-Minister for Educa-the voluntary act- of the coal,

tion

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"ROMOLA."

BIG PICTURE AT THE QUEEN'S.

owners, and by omitting provi- sions for the transfer of miners to plying to the suggestion for a a State establishment of selling round-table conference," declared agencies and municipal sale of the Government's willingness to coal, disregarded the recommend - tions of the Coal Commission.

confer with anybody who was au- thorised to negotiate by the Those who do not take the op- miners, but all previous negotin portunity of seeing the screen ver- tions had failed because negotia- sion of George Eliot's novel, tors like the T.U.C. had their hands "Romola," now showing at the ernment were going on with legi- tied. In the meantime, the Gov-Queen's Theatre, will be missing slation." He indicated a modifica-

great treat. The story is laid in Florence of tion in the Government's attitude the Renaissance, and all the old- regarding willingness to accept world grandeur of the period is

that

The appointment of M. Caillaux ns Vice-Premier means the institu- tion of a virtual duumvirate in or der to meet M. Caillaux's reluc- With regard to the military octance to accept the portfolio of cupation of private houses with- Finance without a controlling in-

Mr. Hartshorn doubted whethe out payment of rent, it is stated uence in the Cabinet. that formerly an order was issued

the Biil would have the least effect M. Caillaux, interviewed, em-upon the coal industry, and its to prohibit such lawless netion, phasised that he had not depart-difficulties. In regard to and the chief of the Police Stationed from his stipulation, but "na- gamation, he said the Bill left the

amal has now requested the Bureau to turntly I do not see any difficulty whole initiative to the coalowners, "re-enforce the order that the mili-in sharing control with my friend who had already declared tarists arrange with the landlords M. Briand." the amount of rent within a week

they did not propose to proceed and to apply for certificates for has traditionally been attached to ed that unification was the most Hitherto the Vice Premiership along these lines at all. He urg

If the soldiers disobey the or- the ministry of Justice. M. Call necessary step to be taken. After dealing exhaustively with the whole question, he appealed for a round-table conference between the Labour leaders and lenders on the Government side, which wout endeavour to find a golotion and terminate the struggle which wa having such dire effects on the in- dustrial life of the nation. and millions of its people.

renting the houses.

der, they will be driven away from the house by the gendarmes; and if the decupants aire military officers,, who are serving in the Army at present, the matter will be brought to the notice of the Military Council for settlement. It is, cuported that the Bureau has already issued a notification to this effect.....

MARINE COURT.

HARBOUR OFFENDERS FINED.

STEAMER EXPLOSION.

Caused by Rice: Not Saltpetre

Shanghai, June 24. It now appears that the fire on the ss. Adolf Ven Bayer was not caused by an explo- sion of saltpetre, but in the rice cargo. There were no casualties.

The inrush of water caused by the buckled plates resulted in the vessel sinking by the head. The bottom of the ves- sel le resting on the mud but her hend is well clear.- Reuter.

A NEW SITUATION.

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the whole report and declared that

2.

what

an offer was made on that point splendidly brought out in two months ago, but the other can be described as one of the parties did not respond. He add-greatest triumphs of the screen. cd that the change in the financial is a tale of plotting for power, situation since then had prevented with a strong love interest main" the purchase of mineral royalties, tained throughout, and, apart from and pointed out, that the Bill did the sheer beauty of the picture, not enable the establishment of there is much of dramatic interest selling agencies, while the muniIndeed, the film is a most thril cipal sale of coal was not a matter ling one and, lengthy as it is, in- of immediate importance.-Reuter terest never slackens from start to

finish. One of the most vivid in cidents portrayed is an attack by There are said to be over 1,700 pirates on a 15th Century sailing Mr. Lloyd George, Liberal million inhabitants on the earth ship, which is very finely depictel, leader, thought Mr. Hartshorn's to-day and wheth

whilst the burning of Savonarol v appeal had created a new situn-

crease every year. Sir George H. is another outstanding feature. tion, which he hoped the Govern- Knibbs has been recently estimat- The title role is taken by Lillian ment would deal with before the ing the maximum possible popu Gish, who is perfectly adapted for debate concluded. A grave omis lation. His estimates vary "ac-the part. She acts with much alon in the Bill, he said, was that cording to the postulates he makes. restraint and skill, whilst her gi it refused to deal with the pur-Thus the lowest, based on the ter, Dorothy, makes an ideal chase of mineral royalties. If the maximum population that could be Tessa, the village girl who falls Government were in the position supported on the maximum of agri-a victim to the unscrupulous vil of owning the whole of the cultural land ultimately available! lain, Tito, which part is very abir mineral rights, they would be able in the United States, is 2,942 mil taken by William H. Powell.. to exercise an amount of pressure lions. If all the existing arable Strong support is forthcoming on refractory coal proprietors and land in the world could support from the other members of the would be in a more powerful posi- three persons per acre, the maxi- cast, notably Herbert Grimwood se tion to control amalgamation than mum population would be 9,792 Savonarola, It is noteworthy that the now if they had hundreds of different millions. If the total land surface Cabinet la mainly Radical-Socialist owners-British, Wireless.

could support one person on 2 to and including Saturday, and The picture is being shown up with a leavening of the Centre. The Ministry contains only four

acres the grand total would rise we heartily commend it to the AMENDMENT REJECTED.

to 10,440 millions. If the present public as one of the finest films new Ministers as compared with

standard of living Is retained, to- M. Briand's last. Cabinet, namely

prejudices and egoisms, it is doubt gether with the present national en in Hongkong for a long time

ful if the limit of 6,000 millions could be reached. With more. science and goodwill the 7.500 mil: haps even 9,000 militons, but then. lion limit might be attained. Per

poople would be rather close to gether!

A number of Chinese were sum- moned before the Harbour Master, Lieut. Commander G. F Hole, nt the Marine Court this morning..

The master of the steam launch Kwong Ping and On Fat were charged with failing to observe the laux further insisted on the in- rule of the road on. June 16th. clusion of two of his staunchest There were previous convictions re- friends, M. Chapsal (Commerce) corded, and he was fined $15 or two and M. Laval (Justice). weeks, with hard labour.

The master of the steam launch Arcs pleaded guilty to allowing his craft to lie with two others along side the 8.8. Talthybius, and was fined $5 or five days.

London, June 23, In moving the rejection of the

The masters of two trading junks M. Calliaux, the famous soldier Mining Industry Bill, Mr. Harts were each fined $5 or five days for Gen. Guillaumat, M. Chapsal and horn described the measure is an failing to register their boats on M. Nogaro (Education), though empty pretence not touching the

the changes In Under Secretaries mining problem.

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The motion for rejection WAS the Southern fairway, in such a conspicuous departures are M. finally defeated by 886 votes to manner, as to cause an obstruction, Paflove and M. De Monzle 147 and the Bill was read a second a master was fined $ or five days. Reuter

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