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Hongkong Telegraph.

TEL. C. 269.

UNDED 184 NIA 22, 343

DAM WC+AF THURSDAY, DECEMBER

MORE HANKOW UNEASINESS CHINA PIRACIES.

TROOPS GATHERING NEAR

THE CITY.

LI CHAI-SUM" TO

LEAD

ON CANTON,

have begun to move into the ex-British Concession.

PROPOSAL FOR MORE GUNBOATS.

THE NAVY AND BIAS BAY. Landon, Dec. 7.

In the fonse of Commons, Mr.

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THE PROSPERITY OF SHOOTING AFFAIR. VOTE OF CENSURE IN LALOR

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AMERICA.

YEAR OF UNPRECEDENTED

CIRCUMSTANCES.

COUNTRY'S GOLD: STOCKS. Washington-Dec. 7.

WOUNDED SERGEANT

RALLYING.

COMMONS.

PREMIER'S "SILENCE" CAUSES OFFENCE.

LABOUR MOTION REJECTED.

London, Dec. 7.

In the House of Commons a accusation that the Premier by.

Happy Valley.

SENSATION.

MISSIONARY RESCUER

TRAPPED?

BIG BANDIT BLUFF SEEMS POSSIBLE.

MYSTERIOUS SILENCE..

Mysterious silence since, day- his silence had insulted the Op-

coal debate, was made by Mr. possibility hovering suspiciously position on November 10, during light yesterday morning, with the Ramsay MacDonald in moving the in the offing that the bandit chief mation promised last who kidnapped Capt. W. G. Lalor, ensure month.

the master of the Slang Tan, has Mr. Baldwin followed, and said been, engaging in a colossal bluff, he resented the suggestion made and is not only refusing to re that he had disregarded the de-lease Capt. Lalor, but has captur cencies of Parliamentary life. ed his would-be rescuer, Mr. He pointed out the demands on the Tocher, and the $20,000 ransom

FUNERAL OF DEAD HERO.

Fallowing on the acnsational shooting affray of yesterday In bis annual report on finances, morning, between a police picket ATTACK |11. W. Looker, formerly of Hong Mr. Mellon lays atress on "the and armed robbers, the personnel kong, in view of increasing piracy unusual combination of circum of the Criminal Investigation De requested the Government to pro-stances," namely the large volume partment have been almost ex- vide additional gunboats for the

of business done, simultaneously clusively devoting their attention China Station, in the past

with declining commodity prices, to enquiries which are necessary estimates. DISCORD IN THE NORTH.

out that a new gunboat, had al-sulting in sustained purchasing case can be considered as com- Mr. W. Bridgeman pointed high wages, and lower costs, re-before the various aspects of the

plete! other will be commissioned in the More uneasiness is reported from Hankow, where Generals "Chen ready been commissioned, and an-power.

The bank increased their loans

Not the least important of these Chlen and "Li Chung-yen have been unable to compose their differ-present month. Two more are ex- ences. The former is now bringing all his troops within easy cail [pected to be put into service early and investments by about two

connection with the Lalor affair. of the city, and so great is the alarm felt that prominent Chinese in the New Year. These vessel milliards of dollars, and simultane-considerations is the remarkable Premier's time, owing to the in-money in addition, is the sensa

the armed robbery at the coffee-mentary work. could not be employed on the high ously reduced their dependence on fact that certain articles used in crease in the volume of Parlia-tional turn events have taken in At the moment, the absence of Revised estimates show that the shop are identical with those uaed

Better Coal Position,

any communication from Mr. creased.

lie added that some vessels war cost the United States thirty-in one or two previous robberies, as for instance, the tape and wires In Shanghai, only a skeleton, tramway service is being main-seas, where piracy had recently in the Federal reserve system.

Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, nc-Tocher since he left Palyang yes- tained, but, despite assassination threats, the hopes of a settlement

which were due for replacement five milliards of dollars.

The country's gold stock on used to secure gags and to bind

coal industry, deprecated aggrava-bandits is the only basis for this al- are now brighter than they have been for days just..

were being retained as long as October 31 this year was $4,548, up the victims. An interesting knowledging the difficulties of the terday morning in company with The split in the Kuomintang Party is considered extremely possible, and the Admiralty was 000,000, compared with $4,564,- field of investigation is thus open-tion of them, and showed by arming supposition, but the naval

It considering the question of fur-000,000 at the same date in 1924.ed up, and is one which will throw serious, and opinion is divided as to the possible outcome.

mainly owi to the policy aimed much light, in the opinion of the means of statistics that there had authorities undertaking the search police. on the recent series of been an increase in the export and arrangements for the release trade, although prices "were un-of Capt. W. G. Laler fear that this ia" noteworthy, that the Nanking Government has issued an edictther vuplarement.

armed crimes.

satisfactory, while unemployment still more serious prospect may ordering General Li Chai-sum to take command of the punitive

Police officials are still optimis-in the mines had decreased by have to be faced.

Navy Alert. expedition against Canton.

tic of being able to effect the early 14,000 in the past two years. The

If nothing was heard by day- arrest of the only member of the eight-hour Bill had reduced the

working coats by an average of 32 light to-day, it was the intention gang still unaccounted for.

pence a ton.

of the naval authorities to follow The House rejected Mr. Mac-up Mr. Tocher immediately with Condition of Wounded.

Donald's motion, by 347 to 142.the object of discovering his fate, Through police sources this Reuter.

though in view of the threats to morning, it is gathered that [On November 16, the debate on the life of Capt. Lalor and of the Lance Sergeant McMahon, who the coal industry had twice to be obvious danger to Mr. Tocher also way wounded in the abdomen by suspended owing to Opposition up now existing, "the situation is shot which perforated his intestines roar demanding the Premier's ap-fraught with difficulty,

There are conflicting reports regarding the military operations in the North, but it is now known that serious discord exists in the runks of General Chang Tsung-chang's army, the troops not having been paid for several months.

QUESTION OF TREATY REVISION.

Hankow, Dec. 7.

Bins Bay Control.

Responding to another sugges tion, to station a ship in Binx Bay to check piracy, Mr. Bridgeman said that this course had, been taken on ocensions, but the per- manent establishment of British control in Bias Bay was not feu- sible.

The matter had been carefully considered by the chief command on the spot.

The Government were taking what they thought was the best inspectors, who despite the fact method of dealing with the trouble,"

carrying on, --Reuter.

number

Settlement Hopes.

wasReuter.

The late development in the that one of their Hankow situation, which is still shot and several injured by obscure, indicates that General agitators this morning are loyally Chen Chien will endeavour to en; force his point of view upon General Li Chung-en. The two rival kad- ers" have apparently turned down at compromise, overy templ and General Chen Chien is now bringing all his troops to within easy rall of the city,

Shanghai, Dec. 7. Gunmen operating on behalf of intimidators, stuit at and seriously wounded a Tramway inspeet it, a A huge body of his forces which Korean, to-day, the incident oz- He had ignored End followed up the defeated Wahan curving after forees along the river to Vochow throsis of assassination.

overlarus

"BRITISH PLAN FOR

DISARMAMENT.

DELEGATE TO USE HIS DISCRETION.

London. Deg. 7.

4:

-SHANGHAI EXCITEMENT.

Big Explosion Near Arsenal.

Shanghai, Dec. 8. There was much excitement enused here to-day, owing to a violent explosion in the vicinity of Lunghw-arsenal.

Up to the present, however, nothing has tripired, as to the cause of the explosion, or the possible damage donc Our Own Correspondent.

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in several places, has recovered pearance. In the flouse of Com- The unfortunate Scottish mls- consciousness after the operation, mons the next day, replying to Mr.sionary, presuming present fears and an improvement in his condi-Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Baldwin are correct, was scut to Ichang - tion is hoped for.

said that in view of the previous daylight yesterday morning with

The condition of the Chinese de-day's happenings, he was unable $20,000 rangem money in his pos- tective, Lui Tung, and the Chinese to afford a further opportunity for session, for which sum the bandit constable, Chan Sing, both of whom the discussion of the Labour Party chief had agreed to hand over were also shot in the abdomen, is motion of censure, regarding the Capt. Lalor.

No Word. unchanged.

Government's polley towards the coal industry. Thereupon Mr. After journeying to Palyang he At two o'clock "this afternoon itseDonald gave notice of a new was met by two unarmed bandits, was learned, on enquiry at the motion protesting against-the Pre-and embarked with them in a Government Civil Hospital, that mer deliberately evading defence vessel which was to take them to Sergeant McMahon was still in and demanding an explanation, of the rendezvous appointed by very critical condition.

the Government's inaction over the. the. pirate chief up the river.

he le't Palyang serious situation in the conl in-Since dustry.]

word of any description has been received, and thus it is feared that the suspicions now

Victim's Funeral. Great interest is centred on the

the gold at restoration of standard all over the world, a In the House of Commons, policy which had found expression free reguled and have been. The taumway strike continues Comdr. Kenworthy asked whether in granting credits to a number of hua "hapes for a settlement appear the Admiralty had prepared a European, issue banks, and in the gowont rated at Wachung.

Uneasiness exista in the city and a brighter feday.

selenie for the reiluction of naval discount and open markel plan, many praninent Chinese have be ie the opening of negotiations armaments for submission to the which as far as possible avoided funeral of the Chinese, constable |

Geneva disarmament conference. a rate position which would attract Wan Wong-chi, which is taking THE BRITISH AND U.S. held are only too true.

Mr. G. Locker Lampson stated gold to America and strain the place this afternoon. that the British delegate to the European money markets. Conference had discretion to bring forward our proposals" whenever the orêasion was pro- pitious.--Réuter.

gun to move into the ex-iritish having received a favourable rez- Concestion.--Narul Wirclean.

AGAINST CANTON.

Orders to Li Chai-sum.

Shanghai, Dec. 8

The Nanking Nationalist Gov- erament yesterday issued an edict

pause-Natal Winess,

CHANG TSUNG-CHANG'S

ARMY.

Troms Receive No Pay."

Shanghai, Dec. '7: The serious reverse. Inflicted on

Not the Time Yet:

In the

Commander

Industrial Harmony.

The unfor-

NAVAL PLANS.

no

Otherwise, the naval authorities el offer no explanation for the complete silence, since daylight yesterday, and the failure of either Capt. W. G. Lalor of Mr. Töcher [to re-appear.. P

Friendly Attitude.

tunate officer, it will be recalled, was on search duty at the Yaumati Forry Wharf, on central waterfront, and, heedless of the fact that

NO DISCUSSION PRIOR TO The maintenance of high wages be was entirely unarmed, very gal-

GENEVA. and good conditions, the controllantly joined in the police pursuit

If the situation was not serious of immigration, and the modifica-jof an exeaping robber on it being

London, Dec. 7.

it would have its humorous side. tion of the anti-trust laws, are the carried past his point. While clos-

The London, Dec. 7.

bandits have conducted A question was asked in the appointing General LI Chui-sum to Marshal Chang Trung-chang's

main planks of the United States ing in with the robber, he was shot take full command of the Cauden Arty a jew days ago, is followed

House of Commons, labour policy laid down by Secret from point-blank range, and the punitive expedition: Geurral Chany more serious news from the answering.

Kentary Davis in his annual report, bullet penetrating his heart, he was House of Commons to-day, whe-negotiations for the ransom of Ming-sha, in Southern Fulica, front which offers explanation of worthy, the Labourite, Mr. G. declaring that never in its history killed almost instantaneously. This ther, in the course of conversation Capt. Lalor in a "friendly" manner ordered to take instructions dire the critical position on the Shan-Locker Lampson said the Guvern has the country witnessed such was the last casualty received at with leading officials of the United throughout, explaining to the go- ment would lose ng opportunity of a degree of general harmony be the hands of the gang, the man States, prior to and during the between, Mr. Tocher, that they ly from General Li Chuf-sum.

who was being chased and who haval disarmament conference at had no intention of attacking the Chau's Army is to quickly march tung front,"

Chang Tsung-chang's troops are furthering progress in the limitatween workers and employers. towards Eastern Kwartung 10 beventing very restive and desertion of naval armaments. The attitude of goodwill in fired this fatal shot, being in his Geneva, any statements were made British steamer, Siang Tan, that

British representative on the pre- join in the campaign against the tons are common as the result of "Ironsides." leaving ond Division the failure of the Shantung Cumparatory commission at Geneta partnership is growing; neverthe-turn shot down by a volles in by any British official representa- the rald was carried out in the to guard Southern Frkien maider to pay his troops. I had discretion to bring forward less further co-operation in the Des Voeux Road, near the Con-tive which were calculated to von-darkness under the impression that

the British proposals whenever be Seld of industry would benefit the naught Garage. stated that they have not been thought the occasioni propitious.

general public, notably in coal paid for several months.

Comdr. Kenworthy usked mining, in which a series of cor- Recently attempts have been whether any scheme was in porations with combined selling made to recruit "White". Russians .As a result of the conference into his Army, but with this state existence to be put forward at the agencies would aid in solving the this constable. who died whife in plied that he was not aware of thought.

Chart P.

Leaving for Swntow

Shanghai, Den 7.

appropriate time.

The

Mr. Locker problems-Reuter's American Scr of military leaders yesterday 1 of affairs existing it is not sur-Lampson replied that the next vice. Chai-rum is expected to leave prising that the recruiting cum meeting would take place early int

shortly for Swataw. Poi Tsung chi has expressed his willingrean to support him but Chu Pei-teh and Li Tsung-jea are lukewarm. Router.

KUOMINTANG CRISIS." Serious Deadlock Reached.

Shanghai, Dec. 7:

paign has proved unproductive. February, and it would then be

Naval Wireless.

U.S. NAVAL PATROL.

Change in the Command.

Shanghai, Dec. 7.

The command of the United States Naval Patrol on the Yang- Laze was taken over on Monday-by The split in the ranks of the Rear-Admirai Yates Sterling from Kuomintang Party has taken a Rear-Admiral Hough, who has had' very definite line, ten of the Nan- command throughout the troublous king delegates refusing to attend times on the Yuigtsze in the past at yesterday's sitting of the Con- two years.-Navul Wireless. ference, following heated argu- ment the previous day regarding the abolition of the Central Ex-

ecutive Committee, and the ques- tion of future military action against General Chanz Fat-kwal.

NORTHERN CAMPAIGN.

Hos IIsuchowfu Fallen?

time for our representatives to LABOUR CONVENTION

BENEFITS. bring forward proposals.-British Wireless.

Official Tribute.

Lissue.

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vey an assurance as to no difficulty the steamer at anchor was being raised by Great Britain over Japanese ship carrying arms and naval disarmament negotiations. ammunition, and that the kidnap- Mr. G. Lacker Lampson, Under ping of Capt. W. G. Lalor was Fitting tribute will be paid to Secretary for Foreign Affairs, re- carried out only as an after- Their advances wero accepted the discharge of a public duty.any conversations having taken The funeral will be of an official place between Britain and Ameri- in all good faith, and now, even if or representatives, it be true that Mr. Tocher, is a nature, as on past occasions when can officials an officer of the Force has lost prior to the conference, on the ac-prisoner in addition, the bandits his life in similar circumstances. tual merits of the questions at have the authorities in a cleft stick. Meanwhile, It is hoped that The procession, which will be As to those which took place some hitch has occurred in the than the formed with all available men during the conference, they were arrangements, other from the Chinese contingent of obviously of an informal and prl-serious position supposed, to ac ALREADY IN EXISTENCE IN the Hongkong Police Force, and vate character, and equally there count for the absence of satisfac

with representative detachments was no record of them-British tory news. from other sections, will pass Wireless. through Centre Street, Queen's London, Dec, 7.

Road West and Dos Voeux Road: The Minister of Labour was West, on its way to the Chinese asked in the House of Commons cemetery at Pokfulum, where the whether, now that the Government remains will be interred. Super- of the German Reich had ratified intendents of the Force will head the international, labour conven the procession on the route.. The Council half was packed untion on maternity protection," he the opening of the consideration would expedite its ratification by

the British Government. of the Polo-Lithuanian dispute.

POLAND'S DISPUTE CONSIDERED.

PLACES BLAME ON LITHUANIA.

Geneva, Dec. 7.-

BRITAIN.

...

"

MANCHESTER PLANS FOR NEW TRADE.

The deceased officer was a native BIG COTTON AMALGAMATION of Kwangtung, being born in the

M. Valdemaras outlined the case The Minister replied that the village of Tow Kow, in the Tung- He joined the against Poland; and M. Zaleski, general reasons which led the Bri-koon, district. Peking, Dec. 7.

claim that for Poland, followed, and declar-tish Government representatives Police Force on June 15, 1921, at and other military leaders at Can- The Northerners

Marshal Chang Taung-chang is stilled that the root of the evil was the at Washington, in 1919, to abstain the age of 23, and had a good ton.

Opinion is divided as to the holding Hsuchowfu, and has re-existence in Lithuanin of a so- from voting for the adoption of record of service. He leaves a outcome, but the deadlock is re- pulsed attacks with aid or rein-called state of war against Poland, the convention, which the British widow and two small children,

He invoked Article 8 of the Cove-Government had refused to ratify, boy and a girl, to whom much sym- Marshal Sun Chuan-fang's main pant, and appealed to the Council were that in the British view the pathy will be extended. army is concentrated at Lincheng to remove the present state of benenta provided under the health

The Premier, Fau Fu, has not affairs-Reuter

garded as serious. Neval Wireless, forcementa.

SHANGHAI TRAM STRIKE.

Loyalty of Inspectors.

yet left for Shantung, and it is

Shanghai, Dec. 7.

reported that he is attempting to

raise more mpney to taka to Chang

Dutch Rapporteur.

inauraace scheme, and other so- cial services altendy in operation. in this country, were in accordance. Geneva, Dec. 7.

with the policy of the convention, The Dutch delegate to the Coun- and were no doubt in some res- The Japanese Legation declares cil of the League of Nations haspects in advance of those embodied atriking fitters there is still only that it has. rio knowledge of any been appointed rapporteur in the in the convention-British Wire a skeleton tram service. The

Polo-Lithuanian dispute.--Reutor, 18 traris are mostly being driven by (Continued from page 14)

Owing to intimidation of the Tsung-chang before leaving.

motormen and conductors by

TO-DAY.

Dollar on demand Lighting-up

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6.39 p.m.

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which may

PLANNED.

SOVIET CAMPAIGN ENDORSED

TO FURTHER THE "CAUSE” ABROAD,

Moscow, Dec. 7. The congress of the Communist Party, at which M. Stalin demanded London, Dec. 7.

the opposition's complete and A great cotton amalgamation, unconditional- submission, un- have far-reaching animously passed a resolution effects on the entire outlook, of charging the Central Committe the Manchester trade, is reported with the task of promoting the ties to be about to be made early in between the workers and the the New Year, when a dozen Man- Soviet, ip other countries, and chester export firms, the largest of also the economic ties of the which is concerned, in the South Soviet and capitalistic countries, American trade, are forming as well as continue to strengthen public company with a capital of Russia's "defensive capacity. £2,000,000, to finance a new enter-, The congress came to the prise with a view to securing opinion that the Trotskyist op. greater efficiency in marketing position had "become a factor. in | the anti-Soviet struggle,Reuter. and salemanship-Renter.