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MORE BRITISH CRUISERS.

Athens, Jan 15.

Five cruisers of the Mediter ranean Ficet at present anchored in Phaleron Bay have been ordered to Chinn forthwith-Router.

"Orders Uncertain.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1927.

tish authorities and troops under their command during the recent -difficult situation in Hankow con- tinue to appear in the Preas. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Leader of the Labour Party, writes in the journal. Forward. "One has nothing but the deepest gratitude and highest admiration for the mon who con- trolled themselves-diplomats" and Marinca, alike.

"Nothing could justify our au- thorities if they simply walked away from settlements which past London, Jan. 15. Chinese Governments have allowed An Admiralty communique us to control, and where our people states that the Cruiser, Squadron have taken up their abode under has been ordered to stand by in security which they believed that readiness to proceed to China If so the treaties gave them. required.

POLISH PLOT.

RAID ON SECRET ORGANISATION.

Warsaw, Jan. 16. Three depülles belonging to the White Russian Peasant Party have been arrested in connexion with the recent discovery of plots all over Poland against the State.

The arrests were carried out without the usual Diet authorisa tion, raising parliamentary im- munity, as alleged proofa were found that they were regularly "We must have agreement, and receiving subsidies amounting to several trousfed pounds sterling- The Squadron consists of the during its negotiation ordinary monthly from the Soviet Govern- flagship Frobisher, the Danae, Dra-precautions for safety must bem at for preparing a secession gon, Dauntless and Delhi.

takon.

"

18

the

now

A swoop was made by the police on "the capital, and later resulted in the arrest of several hundred Communists, belonging to classes, including students, highly- placed civil servants, and wealthy businessmen...

all

movement among the White No official statement regarding "I think the "past should Ruthenians. the order is obtainable in London bo "liquidated

because It to-night-Reuter."

aret past. We The Frobisher, fingship of the at a late hour prepared for it. But First Cruiser Squadron, stationed it is good neither for China nor in the Mediterranean, flies the dag for us that the liquidation should of Rear Admiral AK. Walstell, be done by riotous crowds. If it C. B., with a personal staff of Pay-is, confilet is as inevitable as to master Commdr. L. C. E. Ayre, morrow's sunrise, and we shall O.B.E., as secretary and Lieut. not be to blame. Commdr. (Signals) G. C. Congreve,

"In any event this is clear. The who is also signal officer of the Canton Government is responsible squadron and W. T. Officer, as

for the crowd that packed itself Flag Lieutenant. Captain C. Bon to the barriers of the British Turle, D.S.O., ia the commanding Concession at Hankow, and if thero offléer and also Chief of Staff.

was any bloodshed in consequence

She is a vessel of 9,860 tons of 65,000 a.h.p., carrying an arma- ment of seven 7.6 inch, three 4 Inch anti-aircraft, and four three poun-

ders.

The remaining vessels detailed for Far Eastern service are all sister ships of the D. class, being of 4,650 tons, with an hp. of 40,000 and armed with aix G inch, three 4 incl anti-aircraft, and four three pounders.

The Captains are respectively Dauntless, Captain H. E. Dann reuther D.S.O.; Commander, G. R. S. Watkins, D.S.O.

Delhi, Captain E. Manners; Com- mander H. R. Modro, D.S.O.

Danae, Captain B. H. Ramsay, D.S.O.; Commander G. L. Warren. Dragon, Captain I. W. Gibson, O.B.E., M.V.O.; Commander N.

Clover.

The Frobisher, Dauntless and Delhi are, Devonport vessels and the Danae and Dragon, Chatham

vessels.

Leave Athens..

Athens, Jan. 16. The cruisers Frobisher, Danac, Delhi, Coventry and Dauntless have left for China.-Reuter.

London, Jan. 16.

failing aggression on part of the Marines, which no one seems to al- lege so far as as I have yet seen the authority that failed to control

the crowd is to blame.

"If a government uses a crowd like the Hankow crowd for Its OWN purposes, it must not be mealy-mouthed as to the consequences,

If the crowd

has got the upper hand in spite of the Government's efforts, it is that government that must shoulder the responsibility.

"I hold that the Concessions should pass under the control of

the Chinese Government. But is that the purpose of the agitation If it is, why do the French and Japanese

Concessions remain

The seizure of documents at Communist headquarters, "revealed the plans, which included strikes timed for the early spring Reuter.

1.

China's Treaties.

Brussels, Jan. 15. M. Henri Rolin, former Chief.. Secretary, and M. de Ruelle, Legal Adviser to the Foreign Ministry, will represent Belgium at the Hague Court arbitration case arising out.

of China's denunciation of the Sino-Belgian treaty-Reuter.

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Belgian Note.

Peking, Jan. 15. The Belgian Minister, M. de Warzee, in a note addressed to the Waichiaopu, dated January 18, states that Belgium, with a view to giving proof of a conciliatory spirit, has decided, ponding negotiations soon commencing to suspend action before the Hague Court.

The note expresses the hope that. a treaty on the basis of equality and When posters appeared on the walls mutual respect for territorial sov of the British Consulate after theereignty will soon be concluded. evacuation, they appear to have It states that Messrs. Devos, Lum- been not expressions of Chinese bert and Van Cutsem, as technical of anti-British advisers, will be associated with M. Nationalism but hatred...

de Warzec in the negotiations. " "What is any government, to do

The Walchiaopu reply, dated under those circumstances?. At the January 11, published tbla moment the issues are less in our evening,

Bays China will do hands than in those of the Canton her utmost

consummate to Government, but the question re-the new treaty on such a basis, maina: Are we to be allowed to and suggests January 1 as a liquidate in peace?

suitable date for inauguration" "of

It is authoritatively learned thatton the five cruisers which have left to Athens have probably gone to Malta to pick up stores, in accord- ance with the order to stand by in readiness to proceed to China 'If required. Reuter.

Home Comment.

I say peace, and I hope the Can- the joint task. It hopes negotia- Foreign Minister will play uptions will be speedily completed.- that policy."-British Wireless. Reuter."

Prepared for Emergencies.

London, Jan. 16, In-view-of-the Chinese situation, Sir Austen Chamberlain is remain- ing in London over the week-and go as to be in close touch with the Foreign Office. A Cabinet meeting is probable to-mor

Holland Wants to Wait."

The Hague, Jan. 15. The Government, replying to the

on Chine, British memorandum states that prior to the official Chinese invitation to attend the Tariff Conference it had

Peking repre-. sentative to uphold the under- takings entered into at Washing- ton liberally, and particularly the

It is reliably stated that the instructed its British authorities on the spot in China diplomatic,

navaj and military have been given wide discretion to deal with any emerg- ency that may arise.

Caution Commended.

unconditions grant of the 23%% gurtax.

The Government agrees that the British view of the situation has i

since greatly changed

the Washington conference and is pre- pared to go as far as possible in satisfying Chinese. aspirations.

London, Jan. 14. The Manchester Guardian in on editorial, says that although it is now possible to hope for a prae- tical working arrangement with the Cantonese which will enable business to be resumed at Hankow and, at the same time, satisfy the susceptibilties of Cantonese Na- tionalism," it is impossible to ad-

The Government's cautious mire the methods by which the policy with regard to China la Cantonese have achieved this and,commended by the Sunday papers. To use a mob as an instrument The Observer rebukes the Con- While agreeing with the British of diplomacy is neither right nor servative eritles who are girding Government as regards the sur -prudent. The coolness and dia at the Government's patient at-taxes, the Netherlands considere cipline of British troops saved the titude, and thinka the British the greatest eircumspection at situation at Hankow but similar Government never did a wiser thing. present necessary, especially in methods at Shanghai would almost than to nail its colours to the view of the civil war.

mast. The policy of recognising Therefore, while agreeing certainly have very different re- the fact of a new China, but main-generally with the British view- sults. This should counsel Eugene taiping the status quo until China point, it doubts whether the sug- Chen to prudence. But, although is in a t state to discuss the gested joint declaration of policy the circumstances at Shanghai trenties, is a far-sighted one, and is opportuns and whether it is not may be peculiar, there is no ren-bound to reap its reward-Reuter, advisable to wait until the altua.

1088 tion becomes son why the British Government

Router. should not be guided by the same prinicples 18 in relation

French Opinion.

E-

Paris, Jan. 16.

involved.-

The War.

Shanghai, Jan. 15.

Hankow and other parts of China, The Matin says the defence of namely, the avoiding of bloodshed Shanghai has nothing to do with and coming to practical working any particular policy towards the

The Cantonese ara reported to arrangements with whatever Chin-Canton Government. The French have suffered another reverse in ese authorities may bé In effee Government, while ordering all Chekiang by the capture of Ning- tive local control. Hitherto, these the necessary defensive precau- pu by San Chuan-fang's troops,

the The defeated forces are stated principles have worked admirably. tions to be taken, has not

lenat reason to Варрове the to be retreating into. Fuklen. Router,

Nationalist Government has hostile According to a communique, Rugby, Jan. 15. -Warm tributes to the restraint Intention against French Interests Sun Chuadang has occupied Yen- and discretion shown by the Bri- or subjects-Reuter.

ehow.-Reuter.

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