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SOVIET CONSULATE RAIDED. THE NEW IDEA OF

SENSATIONAL

RUSSIAN

HAPPENINGS

IN CANTON.

WOMEN KILLED

RESISTING.

Reports from an authoritative source indicate that the Canton Authorities on Tuesday made a raid on the Soviet Consulate General and that considerable resistance was offered when the Chinese military entered the building. During the course of the struggle, two Russian women, menbers of the Consulate stall, are stated to have been shot dead.

The Soviet Consul-General appears to have made his escape (prior to the rail, but amongst those arrested was the Vice-Consul, who, with others, was shuckled and taken in precession to the City Prison. Some are said to have been since executed. "

Five ather Russians, suspected" of "Ron" activities," had rough time on being taken to the Prison, "Crowds of Chinese surrounded them and horribly mutilated a mimber, who were eventually taken to prison in a state of collapse.

Meanwhile, the rounding up of Communista. Itussians and Chinese, is continuing, and in this connection it is said that fourteen Chinese women and girls were shot dead in the street during Tues- day's operations. A report received as we go to press says 1 more Russians were executed outside the Police, Headquarters yesterday afternoon.

ROUND-UP OF "REDS" CONTINUES.

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MORE SEDITIOUS SURPRISE PRAYER BOOK VOTE

PAMPHLETS.

NEARLY A HUNDRED SEIZED.

SEVEN ARRESTS MADE.

A rald carried out at No. 2, Wal

HOUSE OF COMMONS REJECT REVISION.

Ching Street by a party of detec- A TOTALLY UNEXPECTED TURN OF

of seditious literature..

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FRANCO-ITALIAN RELATIONS.

OLIVE BRANCH BY MUSSOLINI.

EVENTS.

FUTILE PLEA.

According to Reuter messages received during the course of the morning the House of Commons, by 247 votes to 205, has defented the Prayer Book revision measure, which was earlier in the week approved by the House of Lords.

As it is essential for the revised Book to receive the approval of the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, as well as the Royal Assent, before it can legally nil officially be adopted by the Church of England, the House of Commons decision means that the old form will continue in use at least for the present.

There have been few controversies within recent years which have aroused so much interest among the public at Home, and it was known that there would be keen and spirited debate in the House on the question. It was thought, however, that when the new book had been accepted by a large majority of the Church Assembly and had passed the House of Lords, it would secure the approval of the House of Commons. Yesterday's decision has come as a dramatic surprise.

CHURCH ASSEMBLY MUST REVISE.

survive the disputes which would He inevitably again break out. deprive the leaders of the church of their authority and leave chaos more rampant than ever..

"A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE.”

London, Dec. 15.

Club tives. last night, resulted in the Presiding at the annual meeting WHEN of the British

The Hongkong Jockey branch of the closed their racing season on 26th seizure of 98 pamphlets, which; on Empire Parliamentary Association.

Six] the Premier expresed his cordini November last, and it has been a being translated, were found to

very successiul year; a fact, it contain seditious passages. appreciation of invitation) can be considered a record in their men and one woman were taken in- issued by the Canadian branch to racing annual. There were more to custody from the house and they send a British delegation to visit events than any previous years appeared before Mr. W. Schofield. Canada in September, 1928. He and the fields on the whole were at the Kowloon Magistracy this PREMIER'S CONSUL-GENERAL FLEES. hoped that all parties in the House exceptionally good, especialy in morning, on a charge of possession

would see that the delegation the Handicap Races. The finishes

Sergeant Hayward said that would be really representative of were full of thrills, with big the different parties and in every dividends to those who were trying when the police visited the house, they met one of the defendants on the staircase. As soon as he saw way a first-class delegation. He their luck on outsiders.

found during his visit 20

1928 Race Meeting.

the detectives, he threw away a Canada that there was & great deal of work that British repre. The draft programme for the bundle of papers and shouted, a sentatives could do there in ex-1928 annual Rice Meeting is out, warning to the inmates of the flat. plaining British problems. One The Meeting is scheduled to take Two other men were later seen to of the most important parts of the place on the 13th, 14th, 15th, and throw away bundles of paper, work of the delegation would be to 18th February next, In view of while the first defendant was try- make Canadians, understand our the keen racing, there are eleven ing to stuff some pamphlets up n difliculties which were infinitely events each day and the Stewards drain pipe. In all, 98 pamphlets greater and enormously different are, to be congratulated in pro- were found.

The case was adjourned till next from those that existed in the Newviding an additional race cach day World, and at the same time they for the Subscription Griffins which Friday for other documents to be would be able to see for them-will undoubtedly meet the long- translated.

The races selves what were the dificulties felt desire of owners.

confined to Sub-Griffins of this and problems in Canada,

Mr Hamsay MacDonald, the Senson 1927/1928 are as follows:-- Labour kender, said that what was 1st Day-The Wong-Nei-Chong felt so much at the moment re- Stakes, the Valley Stakes, and the 2nd Day. The Sub-Griffins garding the consideration of the Kalgan Plate. British Empire, more particularly with regard to the self-governing Challenge Cup and the Peking Dominions, was the fundamental Plate,

3rd Day-The Hongkong Stakes, change since 1914. In the evolu tion of nationality we were up the Leighton Hill Stakes and the

Rome, Dec. 15. against new kinds of problems Nil Desperandam Stakes,

4th Day.-The Tytam Handicap,

Signor Mussolini,"in reporting altogether. It was not by mere & "B" Clusses, and the Pro-to the Cabinet as regards Franco- sentimental agreement on home

London, Dear 15 possible formula, that we could fessional Cup.

In the House of Commons to- In addition to the above, the Sub-Italian relations in the light of solve these problems. It was

Griffins are also eligible for the the Franco-Yugoslav and Italo- largely the tradition of what we Garrison Cup, the Royal Navy Cup Albanian Treaties, said he believ-day, Mr. C. W. Bridgeman, the was of opinion that rejection would

and had been ind

eq.that a cordial and durable un-First Lord of the Admiralty, spiritual view that was to be the and the Gymkhana Stakes,

derstanding with France was not moved that the revised: "Prayer A German national who wym UP final bond that would bind the

only possible and desirable but Book measure which was yester- Through a reliable source, the

necessary, The regular diploma-day adopted by the House Information has been obtained by from Hongkong to, Carton he day Empire together. The very word".

was equalled when Sir William. a Telegraph representative that a before yesterday, was seized by "Empire" had got a new meaning

no Joynson-Hicks opposed the new Book which he sald involved a raid was carried out by the Pakwan the troops, but as he was able Luwithin our own lifetime. It was classic races has been increasedic representatives would shortly Lords, be presented to the King by Mr. Stanley Baldwin's speech

whatever to speak as troops of General L! Fuk-tum on continge them that he was not alone of the most wonderful consti- notably the Hongkong Derby and examine these problems which for Royal Assent. He said he was

A logical sequence would be a claim the Soviet Consulate General at Russian, he was later released. tutional evolutions that had taken the Champion Stakes, from $2,000 wert neither grave now insoluble very Canton, on, Tuesday, but, before le immediately returned to Hung-place and it demanded parliamento $3,000, apart from the Sweep-

the Trialters of both countries to set the doctrine or liturgy. He thought the hierarchy, including the Arch- this, the Consul-General, who was kong, it is also earned that try and personal contact be stakes; the Jockey Club Cup from meeting of the responsible Minis-theologian or as authority or change of doctrine. He attacked

to $1,000, and

he had been entrusted with this bishop of Canterbury, who was pre- apparently Informed of the inten- British resident of Hongkong, who tween all its parts-British Wire- $600

Plate from $600 $750. I under- seal on an agreement.

eight-hours' debate. Referring to the domestic situa-task because he did not belong to sent in the Gallery throughout the tion, hal made his own prepara- went up to Canton the same day, esp.

stand the increase is a sort of

The result of the vote was greet- tions for escape. When the troops had to be accorded the personal

inducement to Shanghai owners, to tion, Signor Mussolini dwelt on any Church Assembly and had the innocuousness of the surviv-never been a member of the House entered the building, they found care of the new Chief of Police!

bring their ponies down.

ing anti-Fascist remnants and the of Laymen and merely represented ed with the wildest enthusiasm.—- the whole subordinate staff intact, during the whole time he was in

Conditions Modifled.

tranquility of the country. Hea simple specimen of ordinary

The Next Step. Including the Russian Vice-Consul" the heart of the city. When he Realising what their fate was was induced to abandon his busi-

the Chater said that 250 out of the 600 per-churchman who was deeply at- The conditions of most likely to be, if they fell into ness to return 16-Hongkong, he

Cup have been slightly modified, sons confined on Islands would tached to his church. He held the hands of Pukwen, the Russians was taken in the Police Chief's

For before they were "For China shortly be released. He had or- that it was not only wisdom but put up a struggle and tico Rus own car; as it was found neces-

Ponies, Griffing and Sub-Griffins" of dered the release of all those to the benefit of the church that the" Prayer Book will be that the members of the sary to give the proper password sian women

i at least guilty of offences against himself. the 1926, that have run Soviet staff, who resisted strongly, to numerous intercepting polled were shot down summarily and and military patrols before the

To-morrow's Telegraph will con-three Extra Heetings in Hongkong-Renter killed. Their remains were left trip to the Bund could be safely tain an unusually interesting col- during the Season 1926 and now they are "For China Ponies, that in the building, while the remain atomplished. The resident election of local pictures. ing members, including the Vice- turned to the Colony yesterday.

Eloquent of the death and des- have run in at least three Extra Consul, were herded together.

truction enacted at Canton during Meetings in Hongkong during Women and Girls Shot. shackled and taken in a proces-

the "Red" reign of terror last the Season 1927, one sion to the City Gaol.

The situation at Canton, states week-end, are the special pictures of such meetings previous to lat

The revised book was the result ence of opinion among Members of an official report, is gradually he-we are reproducing, these showing July 1927, and one or more sub- dead sequent to that dale." This will

of many eoncessions to different the House of Commons on the ing restored to something like nor-kutted buildings and the

sections to try and arrive at the Frayer Book question was afforded This drastle measure was taken mal although there still remains bodies of rebels lying in the streets dcbur many good ponics such as San Francisco Bay, San Diego,

After repairs to their car, neces-largest amount of common ground to-day when the mensure was in pursuance of an order from the scerie of devastation, and the after the soldiers had regained City Hall, Town Hall, Castle Hall,

search-control on Tuesday. General Li Fuk-lum, it is stated, spectacle of numerous

In addition, there will be pic-Warrington, and some others, and sitated by yesterday's accident, which was regarded as necessary brought up for adoption after its for the rounding-up of all suspici- parties engaged in house-to-house

Mr." Bridgeman moved a resolu- ous-looking foreigners, with parti searches. Summary executions on tures of the Volunteers in Campec race is assured among the the Honourable Victor and Mrs. in the way of improvement. The passage through the House of

In the Ladies Purse, in former Bruce re-started at Montihery this supporters of the measure were cular reference to Russians. In the spot have given place, as the the finalists at play in the bowls Extra Meeting ponies.

championship played at Kowloon

not fall on deaf cars. The young that the Book be presented to His the course of a thorough combing situation becomes easier, to a more Dock last Saturday; and also the years Jockeys who have won five morning, in their attempt at record the mass of moderate men and' of the city. raids were also orthodox. procedure, but it is a

The 15 hours lost time will generation were looking for more Majesty for Royal Assent, but the and carried out on haunts frequented noteworthy fact that drastic anti: winners of the Spey Royal Cup: or more flat races in Hongkong or breaking in a ten days' endurance women and their appeal should tion inviting the House to direct by radical Labour Union leaders. Communist measures have been the wedding group taken last China, had an impost of 5lbs, test.

Saturday When Lieut. Wailes, R.N., extra, and Shanghai jockeys will A number of these were frog, extended to, the case

was married to Miss Baldwin; and no doubt welcome the news that lower their average but as the life in their church services and Home Secretary, Sir William Joyn-

had gained 25 hours advance on less formality. He urged that, son-Hicks, followed him

The Whips have been taken off,... marched through the streets and and girl Communists.

On Tuesday, fourteen girls and groan photograph of the V.R.C.this halty has been revoked,

The Governor's Cup, presented the full 15,000 mile record they because Christianity and the forms strongly opposed the measure. forced to run the gauntlet of in-

water polo team which won the

by His Excellency the Governor, are still ten hours ahead.-British of worship should be in barmony

with modern thought and modern leaving the Members of the furiated crowds who were thoroug- women, mostly of

House free to vote as 'they wish.- bob-championship this year.

will be run off on the First Day Wireless..

requirements.

Reuter. Instead of the Third Day and the Foochow Cup is transferred to the Third Day,

Crowd Attacks Russians.

of women

the

ly incensed at the recent outrages haired type, were executed, be and the sight of their ruined ing shot down in the streets homes. These Russian were prac without any compunction by the Others authorities. tically given over to the mercies of military the mob, who carried out dreadful have been taken into custody mutilations on the prisoners. More awaiting a

proper examination dend than alive, the unfortunate Russians, still hand-cuffed and before being handed over, if

thought fit; to the executiorters.

notab Amongst the more

shackled, were at length herded

into the City Prison to await what arrests, of the last few days, mut further measures may have been contemplated by the Chinese auth- be recorded that of Ho Lol, it

orities.

CANTON'S REIGN OF TERROR.

PICTURES IN TO-MORROW'S "TELEGRAPII."

R.A.F. FLIGHT.

FLYING BOATS REACH! BOMBAY

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Bombay, Dec. 15. The four Royal Air Force dying Later information says notorious Communist, who was boats which are proceeding to the they were executed at 4 o'clock on expelled from Hongkong some Far East have arrived here from

years ago for his Union activities Karachi Reuter. Tuesday afternoon.

It is learned that the Russian So- in connexion with the big strike. viet staff is being incarcerated. in and who latterly has been identi the City Prison, and it is feared fied with almost evory Communit that in the ease of the Vice-Consul, outrage în Canton. He was onu who, in the absence of his Chief, is of the leading officials of the Can

He was bearing the brunt of the storm of ton Seamen's Union. anti-Communist wrath, will be arrested during a search made of given but a summary hearing and the headquarters and haunts of shot. Attempts have been made to radical labour leaders, and his obtain the intervention of the For- summary execution at an early eign Consular Body at Shameen, date is expected.

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with what result it is not yet 250 Communists: Arrested Here, known.

The stringent search made at Arrested German Released. this end by the local police has So thorough and drastic were the had some effect in reducing the measures adopted for the rounding inflow of undesirables into the up of the "Reds," Russian and Chin- Colony. Only six were taken off ese, that it is still dangerous for the Lungshan on its arrival yes- a foreigner to venture into.. the terday afternoon, and, as far as

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PARLIAMENTARY RECESS.

London, Dec. 15.. The Premier has announced that Parliament will be prorogued on

Thursday next and that the new session will begin on February 7th-British Wireless.

The

Stakes Increased. stake-money of several

New Sub-Griffins.

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BEATING ENDURANCE

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London, Dec. 15.

PREMIUM BONDS.

QUESTION IN COMMONS.

London, Dec. 15.

conscious that he had

of The cheering which was aroused

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Router.

The next stop in ecnnexion with

measure should be passed. measure will be returned to the He described the revised book as Church Assembly, who will recon- being the result of years of care sider it and may present it to Par- ful research and investigation. llament in an amended form.

Reuter. The Church to-day was working

Earlier Messages. under conditions which were Alted for 1662 and therefore obviously many unitted in they were respects for the present time.

The Opposition.

London, Dec. 15. An illustration of the diverg-

Lords.

Approval Foreshadowed.

London, Dec. 15.

In view of the House of Lords

The Home Secretary, Sir Wil- liam Joynson-Ilicks, in, moving the rejection expressed approval of While the Extra Meeting ponies

95 per cent. of the new book and overwhelming majority for the are having a fortnight's rest, the

said that one would like to see motion that Royal assent be given training of the Subscription Grif-

see many of the changes proposed, to the Praya Book measure it is fins 1927/1928 is now in full swing, and there are in all 61. They have The Chancellor of the Exchequer but the real trouble was in re- now assumed that full parliament- all been measured and no doubt was asked in the House of Com-gard to the service of Holy Com- ary sanction for the book will be racing fans will be interested to mons to consider the advisability munion and the proposed reserva- forthcoming to-day, when the mea- know their names, which are as of issuing premium bonds as ation of the sacrament. They were sure will be debated in the House follows:

Mr. R. M. Austin's, (dun), Cat Call.means of raising revenue, and asked to go back to mediaeval of Commons. Mr. R. M, Austin's. (black), Social said that no proposal could escape times.-British Wireless."

examination, but it did not follow Mr. C. B. Brown's, (black), Pitch-that any such proposal would sur-

vive-British Wireless. fork.

Messrs. Botelho and Sousa's, (grey), Tara Tarkae.

Mr. CT. C.'s, (chestnut), Southern Stag.

Mr. CT. C.'s, (grey), Northern

Call.

The Premier's Fears.

15.

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It is considered unlikely that the margin of votes in favour of the measures will be "narrower in the House of Commons than in the London, Dec.

House of Lords but the result is The House of Commons, con not in doubt. Four hundred mem- trary to all expectations rejected 'bers will probably participate in DIPLOMATIC CHANGE.the revised Prayer Book which the vote. The First Lord of the cannot now be presented to the Admiralty, the Rt. Hon. W. C. King for the Royal Assent, al Bridgeman, who fa a prominent feasts K. II. Chun and Liang's, BRITISH MINISTER TO LATVIA. though Mr. Stanley Baldwin re churchman, will move the résolu- (light roan), Foot Shau.

Mr. Dynasty's, (spotted roan), King Constantin,

Mr. Dynasty's, (Iron Grey), King Ethelred.

Mr. L. Dunbar's, (chestnut), Bay

commended its adoption."

tion and Sir William Joynson The Fremler pointed, out that all Hicks, also well-known in church London, Dec. 15. Mr. Joseph Addison, C.M.G., membera must vote in accordance work, will open the attack on the The Prime Minister will speak Counsellor of the British Embassy with their own consciences. He measure.

at Berlin, has been appointed dreaded, if the measure were re-

Mr. 1. Dunbar's, (grey). Bay of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister jected that disestablishment would in the course of the debate and the Plenipotentiary at Riga, Reval and become a big political Issue, and he division will be taken about eleven

did not think that the church would o'clock.-British Wireless, Kovno-British Wireless.

TO-DAY.

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