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SHANSI GOVERNOR'S

DECLARATION:

Shanghai, Oct. 1. The Nanking Government's. official news agency puts out a translation of a proclamation" by the Governor of Shansi, General Yen Hsi-shan, "informing the Nanking Military Council of his decision to follow the Nationalist Government in its fight against Chang Tso-lin."-Reuter."

Mukden Demands,

Peking, Oct. 2, The Apkuochun authorities still show a tendency to belittle the incident near Kalgan, where Shansi and Mukden troops clash ed. The spokesman expressed the hope that the affair would he settled peacefully.

Mukden military authorities wired Yen Hai-shan asking for an explanation. He replied that it was only a local misunderstand ing. He had instructed the authorities on Suaiyuan district (Northern Shanal, wherein the trouble occurred), to right matters.

The Mukdenites then wired on Friday demanding the release of General Yu Chen, whom the Shansiites seized whilst inspecting troops, the cessation of troop movements and repair of the broken railway.

It was thought the reply would reveal whether Yen was genuinely auxious for peace, but hitherto he has not replied.-Reuter.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1927.

FRENCH TARIFFS,

OFFICER'S HEROISM.

EUROPEAN PRODUCTION

AMERICAN POLICY.

Paris, Oct. 1.

BRITAIN AND SPAIN.

ADVENTURES ON SLOPES OF SIR AUSTEN CONFERS WITH

HIMALAYAS.

PRIMO DE RIVERA.

London, Oct. 1.

World Politics.

Palma, Majorca, Oct. 1. Sir Austen Chamberlain and Primo de Rivera conferred aboard the yacht Dolphin. De Rivern dined aboard.

the object of the meeting is to It is semi-officially stated that satisfy a mutual desire by the two better to know each other.

Barcelona, Oct. 1. Le Matin, referring to the com- The story of a British Army

Sir Austen Chamberlain 'did not munique issued after the Inter-officer's heroism on the icy slopes come ashore here, but departed view between M. Bokanowsky of the Himalayas is recounted in for Majorca, whither · General Minister for Commerce, and the the official London Gazette. The Primo de Rivera followed. Primo American Chargo' d'Affaires, Gazette announces the award of de Rivera returned from- Majorca which stated that questions of the Albert Medal to "Lieutenant to-day and had an interview with "method" were discussed, con- Bala Smith of the Royal Artillery, Sir A. Chamberlala at Palma. atrues this as meaning that Franco "in recognition of his gallant con- Reuter. "earnestly desires that negotiations duet in attempting to save life ou

should be conducted without Mount Mon, above Dharmsala: arousing disputes with European cantonment, India, on the third of states. It says the French Gov-June last. ernment is particularly desirous of

It relates how Major Minchin- obtaining some reduction in the ton, with two Gurkha companions, American tariff within the limit was descending the ice slope on and degree permitted by Customs the mountain in the Himalayas legislation, and is prepared to when, at a height of about 14,000 make concessions thereto to feet, the party lost their foothold America. The principle of recl- and alid or fell one thousand feat procity will thereby be maintained, on to a snow slope below. Min without which France cannot sign chinton and one of his companions treaties of commerce like that were so badly injured that they concluded with Germany.

were unable to move, but the third The paper adds that it may managed to make his way to therefore be presumed that the Lakka, some 8,000 feet lower, French reply will express willing-where he met and informed Lieut. claims in the most liberal spirit.

to examine the American Smith of the accident, France will play a glorious role in being spokesman for the whole of European production against the United States Customs policy, Le Matin also points out that France's ability to discharge her debts to America depends on commercial exchange. It hopes a period of reflection will succeed the "display of ill-humour to which America has given way." Assurances of U.S. Manufacturers.

ness

Washington, Oct. 1. President Coolidge has received assurances from American will and textile manufacturers that in

was wearing

It is added that the conversa- tion touched world politics, but De Rivera declared that no agree- mont or understanding of any sort was reached.

Lady Chamberlain and other gueats were present during moat

Sir Austen Chamberlain is visit

Valencia ing

and Barcelona, then Morocco-Reuter. probably

of the conversation.

Smith, though having no know- ledge or experience of moun- taineering, set out to rescue Min- chinton and reached him after a climb of 3,000 feet. Smith had no, ice axe and smooth-soled boots and could only SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG. proceed across the snowfield by kicking a foothold in the hard snow with stockinged feet.

ON POLITICAL MEETING BROKEN

UP. reaching Minchinton, Smith made a aledge of his coat and, accom- panied by the injured Gurkha, who was just able to move, proceeded to lower Minchinton over the freezing snow until the descent was checked by the roughness of After covering Min- coat, Smith

the snow. chinton with his

Shanghai, Oct. 2. Regarding the arrest of General Yu Chen by General Shang Chen, the Shansi General, the Ankucchun Headquarters has decided to take military measures if a peaceful the event of France adapting re- settlement cannot he brought taliatory measures they will meet about. Mukden troops on both their demands from the domestic descended to a fire that was seen Peking-Hankow market. Reuter's American Serburning below the glacier, where he found Mrs. Minchinton and a party of men. A rescue party set out, and when it reached Minchin ton found him on the verge of collapse with both feet frostbitten.

British Wireless.

lines of the

and Peking-Suiyuan railways have vice. received instructions to be ready

to move at a moment's notice.

are re-

The following movements of prominent Mukdenites ported: Han Lin-chun, the Fengtien commander, left Mukden for Peking yesterday; General Chang Tso-sang has gone to Poting today; and General Chang Hauch- lang will leave for the Peking- Hankow front.

AIR MAILS.

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Amsterdam, Oct. 1.: Marshal Chang Tso-lin has tele- by a mechanic, started at seven Lieutenant Koppen, accompanied graphed to Marshal Chang Tsung-o'clock this morning on the first chang, asking him to return to official air mail flight to the Dutch Peking to discuss the military situa-East Indies, with the object of de-

General Chang Hsueh-liang

tion.

has proposed five demands to Gen-monstrating the practicability of cral Yen Shi-san, which are stated conveying maila by air to and to be as follows: To have the from the Dutch East Indies within disarmed Fengtien troops released; a month.-Reuter.

to release General Yu Chen; to resume the communication of the Peking-Suiyuan Railway: Shansi troops must be withdrawri to their old garrison places; the Shanui delegate, who is now under arrest, will be released on condition that General Yu Chen be set free.

It is reported that General Yen has agreed to all the proposals and favours a peaceful settlement.- Wah Kiu Yat Po.

COTTON AGREEMENT.

SECRET PRICES.

London, Oct. 1. A statement issued by the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations indicates

ATLANTIC PHONE.

PRIME MINISTERS TO INAUGURATE SERVICE.

London, Oct. 2. Each speaking from the Prime Minister's office, Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Mackenzie King will to morrow inaugurate the Anglo- Canadian telephone service. A three minute call between London and Ottawa or Quebec, Montreal, Toronto. or Hamilton.. will cost £15, and £5 for each additional minute-Reuter.

that existing minimum prices for NOVEL EXPERIMENT. American yarn will be replaced by new prices agreed by all spin- ners of American cotton affected, and the new scheme will operate on Monday next.

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OUTLAWING WAR.

TREATIES BETWEEN AMERICAN NATIONS.

Mexico City, Oct. 1. The Senate has approved of the

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can

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Johannesburg, Oct: 1.

Party feeling, which has been greatly acerbated by the Flag Bill controversy, overflowed at Bloemhof, where 300 Nationalists (followers of the Hertzog Government), broke up a political meeting at which General Smuts, the Opposition leader, was to give an address,

Fierce fighting ensued. The mem- bors of the South African Party, who were greatly outnumbered, wore eventually driven off by the Nationalists, who indulged in singing and dancing and tore the Upion Jack to shreds.

Chairs, bottles, sticks, and iron bars were freely used during the con- flict.

There were numerous casualties. The fighting was continued outside the hall, members of the South African Party being seriously mauled.-Reuter.

CATHOLIC REVOLT.

IN MEXICO.

all the American, nations, includ- FRESH FIGHTING REPORTED 'ing the United States, with the ob- ject of the prevention of armed conflicts by providing that no American nation shall break off re- lations or declare war against an- other nation without first submit ting its differences for arbitration by delegates from "five other American nations. This approval was voted although the Mexican Government was not represent led at the 1923 Conference.-

Reuter's American Service.

STORM HAVOC.

TOLL OF DAMAGE,

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St. Louis, Oct. 1. Ninety are dead, six hundred injured and 5,500 buildings wreck- ed, with $50,000,000 damage as the result of Thursday's tornado. The principal damage was caused by expansion of air inside even well, constructed buildings which London. Oct. 2. were wrecked with" almost the joint committee meet from time to tried by the German Railway of the vacuum created

A novel experiment is being effect of an explosion as the result the time and review prices and make Administration and the Great tornado passed.-Renter's Ameri such variations as are warranted Western Railway of England. can Service, by general market conditions. Each will lend a member of ite The Committee will meet on staff to the other's service for a

The Relief Fund. October 17 If circumstances war period of twelve to eighteen

St. Louis Oct. 2. rant, and review the state of trade, months. Herr Hardt comes from The relief fund has already tions if necessary for curtailing Railways to the Great Western, sand rellef workers have been production.

while Mr. Lean,,of the Great enlisted under the Red Cross, There will be no change in the Western headquarters, will be assisting 2,300 families whose existing curtailment of production lent to Germany.-British Wire houses have been demolish until then.-Reuter.

ed.— Reuter's American Service.

Mexico City, Oct. 1. Twenty-nine Roman Catholics (men and women) suspected of re- volutionary activities have been arrested here. The Police search- ed the homes of other suspects, as they believed an alleged. Catholic rebellion against the irreligious laws, which it was previously as serted had been crushed, has again broken out.

A so-called Catholic rebellion, is reported to be sweeping through the State of Jalisco, where the Government reports that within the past two days 30 rebels "have been killed in a tight with Federal troops.

One Catholic priest. has been captured in a skirmish and execut- ed.-Reuter's American Service.

SOVIET REPRISALS.

APPEAL AGAINST DEATH SENTENCES FAILS.

Moscow, Oct. 1. The appeal for commutation of the death sentences on the four men condemned on September 20 has been rejected and the sen-

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