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SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY 12, 1927.

DAY BY DAY.

The question in (at the time of writing): Will the Nationalist Government at Hankow authorise Mr. Eugene Chen to sign the now- ty-framed agreement? If he is not so authorised, there will be little | Bulwer-Lytton,' room to escape the conviction that

SOUL OF ONE MAN THAN THE VICIÓ- OH, HOW MUCH GREATER IS THE

SITUDES OF THE WHOLE CLOVE-

SOVIET RUSSIA CHECKMATED? Is Britain to Save China?

To anyone who has closely studi- domirunt, the British being singled

the Far East, out as the chief onemy."

It is an clear as daylight that the

The name of Mr. Garnet Rankin ed events in

thorized Architectá.

the Nationalists are not desirous has been added to the List of Au- situation created in China to-day Expressions of goodwill have

of a peaceful settlement. Britain has promised that the British authorities at Hankow will be re-

has been, and is being, engincored been made from time to time in and carried through by Soviet Rn favour of other foreign nations for His Excellency the Governor has sin and Russian emissaries, asetat- the reason that it was desirable to appointed Lieutenant-Commandered by certain Chinese officials of focus hatred against the British J. B. Newill, D.S.O,, R.N., to be the extreme party with Bolshevik Magistrate.

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It is notified that His Honour the Chief Justice has ordered that the next Criminal Sessions shall be held on Monday, 21st February, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

quired to do everything possible to implentent the new agreement and to make it successful, so that Chinese citizens shall enjoy the Ila Excellency the Governor has same rights as British. The terms appointed Mr. Robert Hunter tem- of the agreement, is so far out-porarily to be an Assistant Govern-

ment Marine Surveyor. lined, are generous-and perhaps a little

more than that. They should indicate to every Chinese who is given the chance of making a fair assessment of them that Britain has no Imperialist ideas regarding China and is genuinely animated with the keenest possible desire to see this great country of China wholly self-governing. The Nationalist Government has pro

ised that there will be no at- tempt to take back Concessions by force and Britain has indicated that she is willing to surrender

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tendencies; as part and parcel of and to avoid any likelihood of any the Communistic ideals of World joint action by the Powers. Anti- Revolution.

foreignism, has nevertheless pre- China, with its state of chaos, vafted against the Powers in any with many years of internal dia- way interested in the Far East and turbances, became an casy mark if any have suffered more

and Soviet Russia has been able to

than

delude the Chinese masses under others they have probably been the the guise of a false national spirit. American missionaries.

If any clear-thinking member of Various subtlo methods of in- the Chinese nation imagines that creasing the anti-foreign feeling Soviet Russia has poured millions

of dollars into China with the ob have been resorted to in the fast Professor Walter Brown, M.A.,ect of establishing for China a eighteen months throughout. China, B.SC., F.R.S.E, A.M.IE.E., has Nationalist Government for the as is well known, and so soon as the her of the University Council for deluded. been appointed an additional mem- benefit of the Chinese, he is sadly Southern Forces began to move, the.

further the successes they achieved. three years, with offect from ist February.

any exclusive rights through the process of negotiation. Surely, that mutually-desirable attitude His Excellency the Governor has should be taken the fullest possi-appointed Mr. H. A. Nisbet to net as Oficial Receiver, and Registrar ble advantage, of: It would be of Trade Marks and Patents in ad- pity if the "troop controversy dition to his other duties during SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. 1927 in the light of Britain's oft-repent-

effectually intervened, especially the absence of Mr. E. L. Agassiz.

ed assurances. The reputation DOOR AGAIN OPENED. and bona fides of the Nationalist Government are being once more There has surely been suflelentput to the test, and the world is reiteration of the fact that Britain waiting to see whether reasonuble-d is sending out forces to China ness and conciliation is going to solely for the purpose of protect be the chosen route of the powers-

Soviet Russia does not object to

a Nationalist Government in China the greater the unrest and anti- but it must be Communistic and un foreign feeling. These Southern the lines of the Soviet Government soldiers were preceded by an ad- The Helena May Institute on Mon he must first of all cripple the merchunts

There will bo u public Lecture at

in Russia to-day. To establish this vance guard of clever propaganda and with the aid of day 21st February at 5.80 p.m. foreign Powere having any inter- lavish expenditure of Soviet Rus- given by Flight Lt. J. Newallest in China, and 'Britain, having sia money and of money Alched Subject "Aviation." Admission free-Adv.

the biggest interest, she must be from the pockets of the Inhabitanta tackled first and foremost. But, in uvery village and province which let there be no mistake, the turn came within the control of these of all other Foreign Powers would forces, treachery amongst the follow.

Northern forces became rampant, familiar with the methods adopted,ments and the promised extermina- There are not many who are not and with faked stories, lying state-

methods that have been carefully tion of foreign interests, revision planned long ago, but there can be of Treaties and what-not, combined no doubt, whatsoever, but that the with an intense anti-Christian pro- It is notified that, at the ex-attempt is doomed to failure-paganda, the Southern forces rench- piration of three months, the Wa doomed because Britain will noted the Yangtze coast ports. On Steamship Company, Limited allow China to "commit suicide." by which time the so-called Na- will, unless cause is shown to the Britain will help China to establish tionalist Government worked up contrary, be struck off the Register a National Government, but on the the masses to almost a state of and the Company will be dissolv-right lines, sincere and patriotic, frenzy against the foreignors, cul- with as complete indepen- minating in the enforced evacua- dence QB will satisfy any-tion of foreigners from parts of Observatory returns for January one, and with complete sovereignty, China under the so-called control this 90-called Nationalist show that the average mean tem-Britain is prepared to aucrifice her of 59.7, the highest being 75.1 and very large extent, provided that she

A semi-veiled threat of a similar the lowest 47. There were 137.5 can save China from its own mai-

attack on the Shanghai Foreign hours of sunshine and 0.31-inch of

the rain. The average humidity was

Soviet Russia, to carry out her Settlement us, was made 71

intentions, found it necessary to Hankow British Concession has delude the Chinese, and knowing ocen made, and yet wonder is ex-, that any attempt to tackle the mat-pressed at the attitude adopted by ter in North China first would Britain in taking steps, approved

ing the lives and property of Bri-that-be in Hankow and Canton, 9perature during the month, was own interests and privileges. to a Goyorament.

tish subjects, in circumstances of whether there is going to be a emergency, to convince even the continuation of obstructionist pro- mast sceptical member of the Na- tests. tionalist Party, especially when that reiteration has been accom- panied by such obviously Sincere

ness.

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gestures of friendship!' We can locally for some days past to the ley, Kowloon, and for the filling be fatal, the attack was launched of by the entire world, except by

not see how in the light of the

War Memorial Hospital.

Tenders are being invited for Rumours have been current the filling in at Tai Shek Ku Val-

effect that there may be some in of an area south of Argyle

in the South, where the field was Soviet Russia, to patoguard ite pronouncement made by Sir Ars- change in the site of the Hong Street, north of Soy Street and im riper for Soviet influences. This nationals against a dangerous form ten Chamberlain in the House of koug War Memorial Hospital. The mediately to the west of the Rail-influence was at work long before of mob violence. It is for this locality chosen for this hospital way, together with any other June 1925, but be that as it may, reason that Britain is sending an Commons

Thursday, Mir. is on

a spur just below Black's necessary works at each point.

the period since that date to the adequate force to China, with the Resurance that she can then present time is illuminating. Eugene Chen's former objection to Link, and already much work has

safely endeavour, by every means in been done in levelling the site and The pupils of Miss Viclet Capell

At the end of June, 1925, an in-her power, to negotiate for a peace. the signing of an agreement res-making an approach road therete will give their fifth annual dancing tenso economic boycott and strike fui settlement of matters in China peding the future status of the from Stubbs Rond. In fact, 30 display under the distinguished was launched in Hongkong with the that will be generous to China and British Concession at Hankow, far as site preparation is concern-patronage of H. E., the Governor, intent to not only paralyze trade in fair to her own Nationals. If the arranged for Wednesday 23rd, can hold good, because he cannoted, nothing now standa in the way, Saturday 26th, and Monday 28th Hongkong, but to deflect all Chinese Nationalists decline to accept the of, a start being made on the bulla-inet. Part of the proceeds of the lawful and peaceful occupations. Britain, the position is plain workers in the Colony from their clive branch overtures made by now speak of force or duress-uning. On enquiry, however, we three displays will as usual be To these poor deluded workers, all and they will stand condemned by fess he or the Party of which he learn that no definite decision has devoted to the London hospital. is the mouthpiece is determined to yet been reached on the question as to whether there shall be a

kinds of fancy promises were made the whole world as the cat's-paw

ignore the realities of the situ change of site, although the mat- been granted to Mr. G. G. N. Tin-ployment and to proceed to Canton not working in the interests of the Letters of administration have to induce them to leave their em-and paid servants of Soviet Russia," tion. The renewed conversationster appears to have been receiving son, solicitor, of Hongkong, at where, once there, they became

ley have resulted in the drawing the event of a change being delan Wayton of 48, Rue Pierre du there today thousands still cut-of-

another.

between Mr. Chen and Mr. O'Mal. consideration quite recently. Intorney to Morris Francis Maximil-virtual prisoners, and there are country, but selling the country to Pont, Lyons, only son of the late work, whose places in Hongkong if any right-thinking member of up of a new agreement. but theiled upon, it would, we presum: Maria Therese Emma Pelegrin have long since been filled. How the Chinese race believes that the

be necessary to get entirely new, agreement is not yet signed. plans drawn, for the building as Hongkong to the value of $10,000. these promises, these Chinese work- Nationalists will bring China & (Wayton) who left property in

misled they wore, and how false methods being adopted by the Britain has made it clear that, al now designed would in all likeli The son is the sole beneficiary.

hood have to be greatly modified. though there cannot be any ques-Should that come about, we sug

ers found out only to their peaceful happy land, he will be tion of ticing her hands regarding gest that the design be offered to in-Council has determined that on awful and peaceful occupations, ment, sincere, patriotic and inde It is notified that the Governor-cost, and they soon wished them-sadly disillusioned. By all means selves back in Hongkong at their let us have a Nationalist Govern- the disposition of British troops competition amongst architects.and after the 14th day of Febru

the most.

That was recently done in the caseary, the Air Mail fees applicable earning good wages.

pendent, and no country would necessary for the protection of of the new Rames College at Singa-to letters from Hongkong for Many thrilling stories can be told be better pleased, than Britian, British lives, if Mr. Chen signs the porc, and we have no doubt that transmission by the United States of the manner in which thousands who is striving in new Hankow agreement, the res

the funds available would permit Air Mails. Service, regardless of made their way back to generous manner to assist China of a prize being offered for the distance or route, will be 36 cents Hongkong by devious. routes to attain its desire in the teeth of mainder of the British forces com-accepted plans of the Hongkon for each ounce or fraction thereof.nt great expense and against the most diabolical and sinister ing out to Shanghai will be concen-hospital. In that way, the very This fee is in addition to the re-

intense opposition and risk to their opposition by influences that mean, trated at Hongkong. Regarding best results might be obtained, gular postage.

lives. Many were caught in the no good to China; but which will those troops (comprising part of worthy of the project. Be that piving the Colony a building

attempt and suffered terrible inevitably drag her down. into the The Health Bulletin of Eastern punishment. While they were mire as the slave of Moscow. the Brigade from India) which as it may, we do suggest that it ports for the week ending Febru- badly housed in Canton, many, Whatever action Britian is forced have already left Hongkong for is high time a move was made ary 5, Issued by the Principal used to comfortable quarters in to take, her uppermost intention Shanghai, it is in response to the with the actual commencement of Civil Medical Oficer, contains the Hongkong, were not sheltered at will be one to aasiat. China with the hospital. As a war memorial following cases: Plague.-Mauri-all. Badly fed, and receiving no whom she intends to maintain the unanimous request of the British it is long overdue. So far as we tlus 1, Sourabqja 2, Colombo money to sead to their families, tutmost friendship. China may Minister to Chip, the British Con-know, there are ample funds In Cholern.--Calcutta 29, Rangoon 1; la little wonder that they soon re-choose any form of government she sul General at Shanghai, the Com-hand, and if that is the case we Bangkok 1; Small-pox-Bombay alised that they had been hood-desires, and a Government formed can see no reason whatever why 41, Calcutta 77, Karachi 2, Madras winked by a gang, of scoundrels by any party, whether in the mander-in-Chief of the China there should be any further de-20, Negapatam 1, Rangoon 3, Viza-who waxed fat at their expense. South or the North. That is no Squadron and Mr. O'Malley that lay in coming to a definite decision gapalam 11, Singapore 1, Bangkok Many were drafted into military concern of Britian. But any Gov. they have proceeded thither, and and getting on with the work of 5, Shanghai 1 Vladivostok 5 establishments to become cannon Jernment embracing oxtreme Bol fodder, or labour coolles, for the shevik Soviet-controlled elements, The familiar green-covered Ro-Southern forces in its expedition a menace to civilisation, and the sure ultimate downfall of the Among a number of appoint-senstock's Gazetteer, and Commer-against the Northon Forces. sidered necessary. But they will ments of Divisional Commanders,cial Directory of China, which With the assistance of Soviet Chinesa as a nation, Britain can be kept in the Settlement unless. Territorial Army, announced by covers all parts of the country, Russian officers, money, arms and never recognise. of course, there is some grave of Major-General C. D. H. Moore, the 83rd volume

the War Office on Jan. 10, was that is again to hand. The edition sammunition, the Southern Army.

of this work, was gathered for its advance North, Britain will tolerate indignities menace needing attention outside. C.B., C.M.G., D.5.0. (42 East Lan-which has come to be regarded as but realising its fighting qualities and insults to an extent almost There is no ulterior motive,, nosolly-Flood, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. enshire), vice Major-General A.

a necessity in every business office were limited, an additional, and unbearable in her endeavour to "opus of Imperial policy" or any (June 11, 1927). Major-General in the East. Besides the direc-possibly in China a more formid-arrive at a peaceful solution by fantastic idea of super-imposing Claude Douglas Hamilton Moore, tory of business firms and res-able, weapon was forged to accom-negotiation, but, make no mistake, who is 52 years of age, served in the dents, there are numerous. trade pany the forces, namely a weapon should she be forced to move, she our will on the Chinese people. North China and the South African reports, whilst much information of intense propaganda. To carry will not hesitate if the protection And, if plain words have a plain wars. In the late war he accured of a general character is also this through effectively it had to be of her people and her legitmate a propaganda that appealed, and trade cannot be otherwise attained, mention in despatches eight times, given. A special feature this year meaning, Mr. Austen Chamberlain and was awarded the D.9.0., and could not have made Britain's at titude any clearer or less liable to

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