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NANKING SEEKS RECOGNITION.

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called an important meeting of civil und military officials here to- day.

PARIS AIR MYSTERY SOLVED.

REPORT OF DISASTER MUCH EXAGGERATED.

A large number of officials com- ONLY ONE BAD CRASH.

prising representatives of the

various Government Departments was present at the meeting, which

SHANGHAI CADETS

"INVASION.”

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representative, as did General Chiang Kai-shek.

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Thousands Gather.

The affair got under way about 10.30 a.m. and continued till about A prominent student 11.50 a.m.

Paris, June 14. The French flying disaster has was presided over by Marshal Liassumed much smaller proportions member of the corps, Wu Yueh,

In his opening speech, Marshal Li stated that the success of the as the result of an official com- presided and gave a brief address. Nationalists was a sign of the unique lasued by the Air MinisOfficials, present included the pre- unification of China, which had ry, which gives reassuring in-sident of the organization, Long long been desired. It was there- fore appropriate to consider future policies in regard to recon- be submitted to the Nanking struction so that suggestions could

Government.

After discussion the meeting agreed to the following:

The Nationallat capital should be removed to Peking, on the ground that it has been the capital of China since the Ming Dynasty and it is well located for the pur

pose.

As the romnants of the Northern forces have not been completely suppressed and that Kwangtung and Kwangsi have supported the Northern Expedition, the Govern. ments of these provinces should send certain forces to Peking to reinforce the Army there.

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It was first reported that out. By the time the programme inside the Recreation Ground was of 30 army bombing planes flying completed several thousands of curious Chinese had assembled to Paris, only four arrived safely outside the ground. Forming, in- during the night from Malesville through a terrific storm near Paris, six crashed at various aide, the students, headed by the Woosung-Shanghai Commander's points, and that ten were missing.

It is now revealed that owing to band, paraded along Tsau Char

estimated that about 2,000 the signs of a threatening storm, Rond from the Recreation Ground only nine machines actually took to the Great East Gate. It is the air at Malarville, and the fact

At the Great East Gate the that twenty were expected, at Lo students were in the line of march, Bourget originated the report that students dispersed in all direc-

tions without creating any distur others were missing.

All have, as a matter of fact, bances. Chinese military and police authorities were very much Five landed successfully at been accounted for.

on the alert and were present at Le Bourget, three were forced the Recreation Ground and along little the line of march in considerable down, but experienced trouble, while another crashed out of control. In the last case, an observer' was killed.-Reuter.

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It was stated at the meeting that a cable had been received "from Nanking urging Marshal Ll tot proceed thither to attend the Afth plenary meeting of the Central Executive Committee, but it was suggested that as he holds so many important offices, Marshal Li

AUSTRALIAN "COOKS' STRİKE.

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Early yesterday morning the French authorities closed the gates bordering on Chinese terri- tory. The gates were kept closed until sometime after the parado through Chinese territory.

should not personally attend the PROLONGED STRUGGLE OVER given. conference-Nam Chung Pao.

Pelting Qafel.

Shanghal, June 14. Martial law in Peking was lifted on Tuesday night. The city is quiet. General Pei Chung-hsi, the Kwangel leader, has established headquarters in the former sidence of General Yong Yu-ting at She-pe Street, Peking.

AT LAST.

Melbourne, June 14. After a prolonged strike, the cooks in the inter-State shipping services have agreed to return to

work.

The announcement was made-to- re-day at a meeting of the Council of Australasian Trades. Unions in the Trades Hall, Melbourne, when the Secretary of the organisation re- ported that negotiations had been successful and the men were re- suming their old jobs as far as possible.-Renter,

It is now stated that Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang has instructed his subordinates in the vicinity of Tientsin that ponding his orders no Kuominchun troops are to enter Tientsin.

Hankow Moyes.

Shanghai, June 14. Only a small detachment of the Hankow troops under General Pel Chung-hai have actually gone to Peking, the main body having cut acrosa count heading towards Tientsin.

PROVOCATIVE SOVIET

"ATTITUDE.

TURKISH TRADERS THROWN

INTO PRISON. ·

Constantinople, June 14,

In each instance where the police took part of the uniforms from the students a receipt was Ample warning not to enter the Settlement in uniform WGS given students of every Chinese school in the Shanghai district, it was stated yesterday by Capt. E. I. M. Barrett, Commis- sioner of Police..

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NEW PRAYER BOOK REJECTED.

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his opinion, an adverse vote would weaken all Church author!- ties and would hinder the progress of religion in the country.

re-

On a division, it was announced that the Measure had been jected by 286 votes to 220, the vote being cheered by a large crowd autside the which assembled Houses of Parliament,

The majority in favour of re- Jection in December was 33, the vote being 238 for and 205 against.. Turkish official business circles-Reuter and British Wireless. Peking Communication.

are expressing high indignation at Shanghal, June 14. Railway communication between the recent changed attitude of the Peking, and Tientsin has been re-Soviet towards Turkish traders. sumel.

Chiang's Delegate to Peking.. Shanghai, June 14. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has Hent Dr. H. H. Kung to confer with Marshal Yen Shi-shan on important problems.

Dr. H. H. Kung will also visit It is Marshal Feng Yu-hslang. notable that Dr. Kung was once an adviser of Marshal Yen Shi- shan.

Pro's Troops Carried Off.

Peking, June 14, A number of Pei Chung-hsi's troops have reached the suburbs of Peking.

Feng Yu-hsiang ia reported to have ordered all his troops to handred it from

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It has been reported that quite a number have been imprisoned by, the O.G.P.U., or, In some cases, handed over to the Tcheka, thus further hampering trade with Turkey-Retuer,

COTTON INDUSTRY

BILL.

LORDS PASSES MEASURE REDUCING LEVY.

London, June 14, The House of Lords has passed the third reading of the Cotton In- dustry Bill, which prolongs for five

Following the rejection, the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, Jointly with the Archbishop of York, has issued, an appeal against any rash or irregular action by disappointed supporters of the Book, and plead- ing for quietness and patience and abstention from any angry or un- kindly word.

The appeal declares that the Bla hops are fully alive to their re- sponsibility and will without delay give such counsel and direction as may be required--Reuter,

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Chang Tso-lin's Successor,

Peking, June 14. While there is no official con- firmation of Chang Tao-lin's death, has opinion. is growing that he succumbed to his injuries.

It is generally believed that if he is dead, Chang Tao-hsiang and not. Chang Hsueh-lang will "suc- ceed him.

Shooting Creates Panic.

Chefoo, June 14.

A semi-panic, was occasioned this morning when twenty plain- clothesmen fired a few shots in the Chinese city with the result that the shops were shuttered up and the Chinese began rushing into the foreign quarter. The situation is Dow quiet but preparations are being completed, if necessary, to land forces from the warships.

Five American destroyers are Iving off, the foreign section close inshore and H.M.S. Titania 18,in the inner harbour.

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London, June 14.

In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, answering a ques- tion, said no subsidies were being paid to manufacturers of poison gases and bacteria by the British Government British Wireless.

fented troops may retreat towards Lungkow and Tengchowfu,-Rew Ler.

He replied that the Government wished to get a workable Conven- tion which they thought would really achieve the object desired, and the sooner they could get to business with that, the better he would be pleased. He understood that in all probability the Interna- tional Labour organisation would be issuing a report at their Octo- ber meeting and for the purposes of that report would ask for the views of various Governments. The British Government would then give their view on the matter.

-British Wireless.

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SHORT WAVE COMMUNICA- TION WITH CANTON.

Headquarters Transferred.

We are informed, that in order Shanghai, Juno 14.. to facilitate speedy and direct be- Although the political situation commercial communication is complex and needs the closest tween Hongkong and Canton, a attention, Chiang Kai-shek, whose short wave wireless station; has resignation of the 10th was re- been, opened at the Western The Nationallat flog was holated fected yesterday morning went Suburb (Sun York Sai Kai) on many buildings to-day..

aboard a Chinese gunboat at Nan opposite the French Concession.

The station is in constant direct, Colonel Sze placed Tao Yin, the king leaving secretly for Ning- chief of police and the superintend-po from where he is going to his communication with the Radio. ent of customs under arrest pend- birthplace, Fenghwa, ostensibly to Telegraph Office in Hongkong ing their transport to Dairen - or

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It is reported that Lia Sze-luking Chiang Kai-shek issued or The rate is 20 cents per word, with 6,000 troops has clashed with ders removing the Nationalist Feng Yu-haland's 3,000 men Saho, 150 miles from Chefoo, military headquarters. from Hou General Chu Shang-ben is advanc- chowfu to Nanking whither be used. No charges are collect ing on Saho to aasiat Fang Yu- he is withdrawing all the armies chang. It la feared that the do- under his command-Reuter

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