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FALL OF KIUKIANG.

A SERIOUS NORTHERN

DEFEAT.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER

A CONCILIATION PACT. LIBERAL SPLIT ECHO.

ENGINEERING AND, SHIPBUILDING INTERESTS.

Rugby, Nov. 5, new conciliation agreement. has been signed between British shipping employers and the en

incoring and shipbuilding trade bulbab, providing for Improved conciliation machinery and promut aettlement of disputes without costation of; work.

Shanghai, Nov. 5. The Southern occupation of Kiuklang, nowa of which from foreign naval sources, has been received, involves the most serious defeat of the Northerners since the capture of Hankow, and has forestalled the reported attempt of Wu Pel-fu and Sun Chuan-fang to Join up and recapture the latter city.....

It appears that a small, force of

fis Southerners cleverly moved very near to the city unnoticed by the Northerners, whom they took com- pletely, by surprise...pa

It is beloved this will probably fean the eclipse of Sun Chuan-fang at least for the present. It is oven rumoured he has fled.

British Japanese French, and American marines and Volunteers are guarding the concessions at Kiuklang-Reuter.

A Crisis Arises.

Canton, Nov. 5. General Li Chai-gum and Gen- eral Tan Yin-kal have requested Géh. Li Lich-chun, to proceed to Kiangsi to take, charge of the left. wing of the Southern forces. Wal Kiu Yat Fo.

Shanghai, Nov. 5.

SIR GODFREY COLEINS RESIGNS.

Rugby, Nov. 5, Following Lord Oxford's re Bighation of the leadership of the Liberal party, Sir. Godfrey Collins has rosigned his office of Chief. Whip of the party.

This resignation, was not unox- pected, as Sir Godfroy, was one of the signatories of, the letter in The principle of the agreement which Mr. Lloyd, George's attitude, contained in its criticised. It is assumed that an preamable, during the general strike, was best Interest of both employers adherent of the Lloyd George sec and workmen that arrangementation of the Liberal party will suc should be made whereby questions feed. Sir G. Collins-British Wire-

less. settled without stoppages arislug may be fully discussed and of work?

Procedure has been agreed upon for, dealing with, all questiona that arise by negotiations, con- aucted rationally or in the dis tricts, with provision for mutual reference to arbitration under an independent. chairman.-British Wirelcas.

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OBITUARY.

TWO WELL-KNOWN AMERICANS.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 5. The death is announced of Mr.

23-MILES' SWIM.

J. N. CHATTERIT'S FINE WIN

The second annual meeting of the 28-Miles Swimming Race in the river Hoogly which was held on Sept. 26 was one of the best- managed aquatic sporting events in Calcutta.

This year the meeting achieved a record, success. Firstly, it drew a record number of entries, and secondly- the entries have been classier than ever. Although the weather was all in favour of the

Sun Chunn-fung's forces along the Shanghalangehow -Raffway are being hurriedly withdrawn to Nanking to-day, where the situa- tion has again become grave.

There is still no definite con-John Skelton Williams, the well-competitors the management, firmation of the reported death of known inancier anti economist, which catered for 71 competitors.. Chang Kai-shek

who was twice controller of cur- 13 being eliminated through. medi- rency under President Wilsoncal examinations, greatly contri- Beuter's American Service.

buted to the success of the meet ing..

Owing to the seriousness of the situation, Sun Chuan-fang hos postponed his return to Nanking. Wal Ki Yat Po..

METHODISM.

THE WANCHAI WESLEYAN

CHURCH.

To-morrow, Sunday, the Rev. E. A. Bastin eoncludes his ministry at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Wanchai. He is proceeding home on the following Saturday on dick furlough by the S. S. Mantua in accordance with medical advice, The Rev. Mr. Bastin took charge of the Wanchai Church about 10.

months ago after a lengthy period of missionary service at Shiuchow, During the past Summer he has worked very hard in the interests. of the Church, and, while his efforts have been very beneficial to the Church and much appreciated by all his health has suffered. Mr. Bastin hopes to return to the East in about a year's time when he will probably go

up country.

once more.

Greenville, Ohio, Nov.5. "

The death his pecurred of To guarantee the safety of the: Mrs. Frank Butler, better known swimmers the organisers provid- as Annie Oakley, the championed each competitor with a dinghy markswoman, and an ex-member fully equipped with food and of the Buffalo troupe. She once shot the ash from a cigarette in the mouth of the ex-Kaiser, -Reuter's American Service.

PRISON OUTBREAKS.

stimulants and a life-saver. There were also 19, steam launches in- cluding several patrol boats with patrolling officers who plied up- und-down the river and kept the competitors, well under watch.......... Great enthusiasm was evinced in this meeting and the 'occasion served to. emphasise the growth of popularity in swimming. The banks of the river Hoogly present- ed a guy and lively spectacle, the New York, Nov. 5.

river being lined with spectators. In view of the outbreak in the Tombs prison, already cabled,n both sides. Both at the start rifleman are guarding the building and finishing points, there ing, and special machine-gun taust have been, an attendance, of squads are forming the guard at least, five thousand spectators, gaols, owing to frequent attempts recently made to escape...

TROOPS USED TO GUARD U. S. GAOLS.

As to the race, it was, an ex ceedingly thrilling one from start. It is officially announced that to finish, though the winner held prisoners and 2 warders were more than his own from Chan- killed in the afray, one dernagore to the winning post. R.. warder being seriously hurt B Sadhukhan, who recently won ared a spectator wounded. the 13 miles had to leave the water.

A new Minister, the Ray. Reuter's American Service. Knight Anstey has been appointed from Home to take over the

as he got cramp badly. Juan Chandra Chatterji who was run- ner-up in the 13 miles won this.

Pastorship. He is due to arrive THE IMPERIAL FAMILY. race in great style and for the suc

A GATHERING AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

Rugby, Nov. §..

ond,

ad year in succession.

in Hongkong on December 10. Ponding his arrival the Rev. H F. Rossiter will supply at Wanchai.

The Rev. J. Knight Anstey is a

The competitors took the water: at 6 hr. 22 mins and 24 secs in well known preacher in Methodist

the morning. There was little to circles in the South of England

choose for the first ten minutes! and prior to accepting the appoint-. ment in Hongkong, was Superin- The principal delegates to the racing as almost all the competi tendent Minister of Brentford Imperial Conference and their tors swam at about an equal pace. Circuit and Minister of Hounslow ladies were entertained by the Then P. K. Ghose was Reen lead- Wesleyan Church. He is a mem- King and Queen at a Buckinghaming, followed by N. Chatterli. Up ber of the Wesleyan Methodist Palace banquet last night, when a to Chanderangore Ghose retained Foreign Mission Council at home number of Ministers, ex-ministers his lead but soon was overtaken and it is interesting to record that and other distinguished guests by J. N. Chatterji and Abani Ban- the new minister is a brother or were invited to meet them

nerji. At this stage R., E. Sad Rear Admirál Kaight Anstey," R. N.. who at one time served on the China station.

THE COTTON CRISIS.

AMERICAN GROWERS EXPECT TO RECOVER.

The Prince of Wales, Princess hukhan, the winner of the 13 miles, Mary, Duke and Duchess of Yorlot cramp and had to leave the Prince and Princess Arthur- of water Chatterji led all the way Connaught and other members of from now till the finish, out there the Royal circle attended this was a keen race among the rest. "Empire family gathering." British Wireless.

ELECTRIFYING · PALESTINE,

SCHEME TO HARNESS"

Washington, Nov. 5, Mr. Meyer chairman of President Coolidge's cotton relief committee has informed. Reuter that he is

THE JORDAN. confident that the cotton growers will weather the present crisis, and. that the withdrawal of 4,000,000

Rugby, Nov. 5. bales and the reduction of the 192 Lord Reading has been appoint- acreage which the committee ap-Electric Corporation, which is to ed Chairman of the Palestine proved would tend to stabilise prices and restore confidence.

supply Palestine with electricity The consuming trades declared by harnessing the Jordan, that nine privately organised It is stated that the working State financing corporations. had capital required has been already been formed with a capitalisation subscribed, and Mr. Rutenburg, sufficient to enable ample borrow-who originated the scheme, and ing. Mr Meyer foresaw the pro-will hold the post of managing dir

theso spect of

organisations'

ector, is proceeding to Palestine ta becoming permanent.-Renter's American Service. "

carry out the preliminary work of the Jordan undertaking British Wireless, ·MIN.

FRANCE AND SIAM..

CORDIAL FRIENDSHIP.

Paris, Nov. 5, The Temps, studying Indo- China's con tions, emphasizes" hat the confident. Franco- never been more cordial, have in aprdd a desire for close co- operation

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