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THE CHINA YEAR BOOK 1928° Edited by H. 0 W. Woodhead, G.B.E.

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The 1928 volume has been revised from cover to cover, and almost every Chapter has been re-writtan. The Chapters on Area, and Popula. tion, Geography, Geolegy, Fauna, and Climate have been condensed into aringla Chapter in order to make room for the rat mask of new material, There are now Chuplare 'dealing with.

The Nanking Outrage,

The British Concessions at Hankow and Kiukiang,

Treaty Rovision,

Foreign Concessions and Lonned Territories,

Opium,

The Kuomintang,

Labour

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London, Feb. 17.

-MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1928.

SIR M. LAMPSON.

› JAPAN ELECTIONS.

"ARRIVAL IN HONGKONG. YESTERDAY,

MANY DISTURBANCES

Tokyo, Feb. 19, Sir Ronald Lindený, Ambassador Sir Miles Lampson, British At seven o'clock to-morrow morn- at Berlin, succeeds Sir William Minister to Peking, arrived In ing drums,, temple bolls and sireas Tyrrell and Mr. Novile Hender Hongkone morning on son, at Cairo, replaces Sir Eric board H.M.S. Foxglove and after Phipps at Paris, who is the new being officially received by His Minister at Vienna-Reuter.

Excellency the Governor, proceed ed to Government House

Sound Judgment.

Lord Crewe's Service.

will announce the poning of Japan's first election under the universal manhood sufirage. Nine million people will cast their votes

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For 466 sonts there are 959 candidates, including, about 870 each for the Seiyukai and Minseft), | eighty-eight each for proletarians and Independente, while the minor groups make up the balance.

letariana are

PAN-AMERICA.

THE UNION CONVENTION FINALLY APPROVED,

Buenos Aires, Fpb. 18 Bonor Alvpar, president of the

Later.

Argentine Republic, has dospatehou letter to Senor Pueyrredon declar ing that the Argentine Government a surprised at Pueyrredon's un compromising attitude in announ for the first time.

cing, without previous consultation, The Foxglove came into harbour London, Feb. 18.

Developments during the last that he would not sign the Pan- about 11 o'clock and Sir Miles The following statement ha came ashore about a quarter of few days appear to indicate that American Union Convention if his been issued by the Foreign Office: an hour afterwards.

the struggle will be even closer proposals in regard to tariff bar

Some word not included. Pueyrredon act- "H. M the King has been accompanied. by Mr. Davidson ant then at first predicted. graciously pleased to approve the Mr. Sterndale Bennett. The oven forecast a Minsalto victory od well in announcing e principles appointment of Sir W. G. Tyrrell, Minister landed at Queen's Pier but the general expectation still for which Argentina atands, but Permanent Undorsecrotary

of from the launch Victoria and way is that the Selyukal Party will win wrongly in regard to the extrome State at the Foreign Office, to be greeted by If.E. the. Govorder, who by a narrow margin not exceeding rosolation with which he tried to: enforce the adoption of those prin- His Majesty's Ambassador Extra then introduced, Bir-Miles to the twenty and possibly even less.

ciples. This letter concludos by ox- ordinary and Plenipotentiary dɩ Executive and Legislative Council

pressing regret that Pueyrredon has Paris, in succession to the Mar-members, Naval, Military and Air

confirmed his resignation.—-Keuter's quess of Crewe, who is retiring in Force officers and others.

American Servica 3. the summer. The Secretary of State | Among those present at Queen's

Havana, Feb. 18. for Foreign Affairs has appoint Pier were Vice-Admiral Sir

Tho plonery session of The Pan- the Right Honourable Sir R. C Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, K.C.B.,

American Conference has approved Lindsay, His Majesty's Ambassa1 D.S.O., D.C.L. Commodore J. L. dor Extraordinary and Plenipoten- Panrion, C.M.G., Major General

Despite the sympathetic attitude the Pan-American Union Convention tary at Berlin, to be Permanent C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., Colonel of the vernacular papers the pro- which has been the chief bone of Undersecretary of State at the Russell Brown, C.M.G., D.S.O., the secure more than a dozen seats. the preamble of which led to not expected to contention, and the refusal to sign Foreign Office."

Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G. With the time of drawing near Senor Pueyrredon's resignation." C.B.E., the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp excitement is. Increasing, while

Compulsory Arbitration. K.C., C.B.E., the Hon. Mr. Ģ. Lord Crewe's ambassadorship, Mel Messor. O.B.E.. the Hon. Mr. charges and countercharges of

irregularities are being freely The most important development has lasted five eventful year. D. C. olfe, the Hon. Sir Henry during which he has played a part Pollock, the Hon. Sir Shou-son made on all sides. The Govern at to-day's session of the Pan-Ameri in many important and intricate Chow, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, mont Is freely accused of inter-can Congress was the approvit, in which the United States' concurred, post-war problems. The per the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall. ference, capecially the prole of the principle of compulsory arbi included the later stages of the C.M.G., LL.D., Mr. R. E. Lindsell tarians but the charges are datly tration as the key to the main reparation controversy and the and many other Naval and Army repudiated. The number of viola- tenance of peace in the Western Ruhr occupation question, the officers and prominent local tions of the election law increas-hemisphere and as providing a logi ing rapidly though they are main cal means for the acttlement of in- establishment of the Dawes plag.

The band and a guard of honourly of a minor nature. Several ternational disputes." preparations for the Locarno trenties, and Inter-Allied debt from the King's Own Scottish meetinga have ended in uproar The sub-committee on Public In- settlement' negotiations. The

Borderers was drawn up opposite and been broken up by the police,||ternational Law unanimously adopt- Paris Embassy has naturally beet Queen's Pier and Sir Miles was while in one case a speaker, was ed its report which calls for "n one of the chief links between the received with a Royal Salute when stabbed and another stoned and Conference at Washington to draw British and French Governments he landed. After inspecting the seriously injured. Reuter. op a collective Pan-American Ar

bitration Convention." on these issues. Sir W. G. Tyrrell guard of honour he drove to has been for nearly three years Government Homes with His Excel- Permanent Undersecretary, having lency the Governor.. succeeded to that influential post In the afternoon, Sir Miles pai

visit to the New Territories. on the death of Sir Eyre Crew The Times says, "As Chief Assis-To-day he had lunch with Major Lant of the Foreign Secretary, General Luard and to-night wil has played a very active part attend a dinner party at Govern- the recent International development House. ments, and his breadth of view and the way down the coast and a The Foxglove called at Amay on the soundness of his judgment on

rapid succession of intricate number of Britial residents there questions, have been

widely were introduced to the Minister at the Amoy Club. In the evening recognised."

Sir Ronald Lindsay, who is a Sir Miles dined with Mr. H. son of the sixth Earl of Crawford Brister, H.M. Consul. has held numerous diplomatic appointments at the foreign capi- tals, including Saint Petersburg, the Ingue, Cairo, Washington and Paris. He was additional Under- secretary at the Foreign Office |from 1921 to 1024, after which he was British representative in Con- stantinople before his appoint-} ment in 1925 as British Ambassa- Į dor to Berlin.

French Approval.

residents.

MUSLIM FASTING.

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FIRST TRAVÉE PRAYERS

THIS WEEK.

After the usual Friday prayers held at the Mosque in Shelley Street, Hongkong, the Mulvi (of ficiating priest) announced to the Commenting on Sir. Willian congregation for the information Tyrrell's appointment, the Paris of all Muslims that. If the new Alatin to-day says, "The choice moon is visible on the evening of could not be a more flattering one Wednesday, February 22, the first to France. The success of auch Travee prayers will commence on an eminent diplomatist is assured, that night. In the event of the for his fine charactor, his perfect non-visiblilty of the new moon understanding of France and thethen the fast will begin on Thurs- French people, together with the day night. fact that he was one of the prime movers of the Entente Cordiale, are known to all." British Wireless,

King's Bench Judges.

He also announced that for the convenience of Muslims residing i in the Eastern, district, Trave prayers will be held at the Mosque in Happy Valley when prayers will start at 8.15 p.m. each night dur- ing the month of Ramadan. All Muslims are requested to attend.

·INDIAN AFFAIRS.

NEW RULER OF NABHA INDEPENDENT STATE.

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Lator. Faced with a thront dint Bolivia would not adhere to the treaty go- verning maritime neutrality unless it imposed on countries an obligation to allow the transit of war materials through their territorios to nations

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The voters for the amendment in- cluded the United States and voted against it.-Reuter's American Ser-

New Delhi, Feb. 19. The ex-ruler of Nabha State, Ripudaman Singh, who abdicated five years ago, the Government of Indin taking over the administra- tion as a result of adverse judicial findings in connexion with the dispute between Nabha and Patla- la, now deprived of the title of

Havana, Feb. 19. The next Pan-American Con- Maharaja, his rights and privi-ference will be held in Montevideo leges and his monthly allowance and the eighth in a country facing reduced from 25,000 to 10,000 the Pacific coast.-Reuter's Ameri- rupees. He is ordered to reside at can Service. Kodaikanal, Madras.

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It is officially stated that the United States Objects.io Cerinin ex-Maharaja has repeatedly parti- cipated in disloyal activities since his abdication, despite warnings. His minor son, Tikka Sahlb, suc- ceeds to the throne immediately. Reuter.

AN OIL WAR PACT?

REPORTED AGREEMENT OF BIG COMPANIES.

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New York, Feb. 18. The. N.Y. World understands that the Standard Oil and Royal Dutch companies have patched up their differences and are casung, off the price war..

No details are issued, but it is believed the Standard Oil Company

London, Feb. 18. Mr. Ernest Charles," and Sir Travers Humphreys, have been appointed Judges in the Kine's Bench Division.-British Wireless. Sir Travers Humphreys, Kt., who was knighted in 1925, has beed Recorder of Cambridge since; 1926, and is well known as the OBJECTIONS ALSO RAISED IN for the benefit of exowners of oil

Senior Prosecuting Counsel to the Crown, In which capacity he has appeared in many famous 'case),

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UNITED STATES.

New York, Feb. 18.

At the Central Criminal Court. He The N. Y. World says that op- was born in 1867, the son of avaition to the exhibition of the London solicitor.

Cavell film is being manifested here

Hayana, Feb. 19. The plenary session of the Pan American Conference ndopted Bratly a convention on maritime neutrality. The United States made reservations to the clause forbidding the arming of mer chantmen for defence in war time.

us involving the loss of status as neutrals.

Secondly a convention on the' right of asylum of foreigners. The United States also made re- servations,

Thirdly a convention on the States made reservation on the rights of aliens. The United clause forbidding the subjection of aliens to military service.

It also adopted a resolution outlawing all wars of-aggression unanimously.

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YANGTSZE POSITION.

CONVOYS FIRED ON.

The Yangtze, Feb. 18.

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