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UPROAR IN MINERS' YANGTSZE BANDIT

CONFERENCE.

MR. HERBERT SMITH IN MILITANT MOOD.

FORCIBLY EJECTS GALLERY ORATOR.

OUTRAGE.

MAN KILLED IN FIRING ON. GERMAN SHIP."

3 OTHERS WOUNDED.

One man was killed and, three wounded when bandits fired on the 4.3. Halang Chi while the vessel was on the Upper Yangtaze river. The Hsiang Chi flies the Germnun

UNIVERSAL PEACE

PROPOSALS.

BRITAIN'S REPLY AT LAST OFFERED.

CONTENTS TO BE SECRET UNTIL FRIDAY.

TANGIER TREATY SERIOUS FORGERY

CHARGES.

TEXT.

BRITISH NAVY TO PREVENT SMUGGLING.

NEW ADMINISTRATION.

Paris, July 18.. The text of the four-Power Tan- ier Agreement, which defines the International status of Tangier,

Secretary of the French Foreign [Office," and the British, Spanish

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IMPORTANT TRIAL IS RESUMED.

FATHER, CHIEF WITNESS, FAILS TO APPEAR.

flag, but naval wireless messages SIR AUSTEN CHEERED. and which M. Berthelot, General PROOF OF EXISTENCE.

received in Hongkong' conveying the intelligence make no

refer-

Landon, July 18. ence to the nationality of the. casualties.

Cheers greeted the announce H.M.S. Gannet was on the riveement by Sir Austen Chamberlain at the time and, being culled to the in, the House of Commons to-day.

ang Chi, gave medical assis-

that he had handed to the United tande to the three wounded men.

States Charge D'Aluires this morning, the Replies of the

'EXTREMISTS AWED.

London, July 18. Stormy scenes involving á serim- mage not entirely devoid of a humourous aspect, marked to-day's proceedings of the annual Confer-

Firing on Yangisze steamera ence of the Miners' Federation,

was very prevalent at the begin now being held at Llanduo.

ning of last month when vessels The hero of the affair was Mr.ging the British flag were fired at by bandita and Irregular col- Jerbert Smith, the veteran Presidios on both banks of the river. dent, who personally ejected The British steamers Kintang. recaleitrant Communist," and then Kingwo and Chinkwang all came

Governments of Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South.' Africa and, the Reply of the Government of India to the United

MALARIA CONTROL

́ APPOINTMENT.

* NEW POST FOR MALAYAN

EXPERT.

SIR MALCOLM WATSON.

London, July 18,

The Executive Committee of the Ross Institute of Tropical DiseasOB has appointed Sir Malcolm Watson

JAPANESE AWAIT CHINA MOVE

INTENSE INTEREST IN TREATY PROBLEM.

NANKING SPIRIT OF HOSTILITY REGRETTED,

as Principal of the Malaria Con- MR. YU & MILITARISTS.

anti-

trol Department of the Institute. The case against Fok Chung-

The Ross, Instituto Industrial and Italian Ambassadors initiall-yuen, who is charged with forging Anti-Malarial Advisory Committee and uttering a feed of assignment has been formed to assist tropical ed yesterday, has been issued.

In respect of property belonging to Industries, to carry out The Agreement provides for the establishment of a new earps or his father and with conspiring to malarial measures, and it will gendarmerie composed of Moror-defraud the Bank of Canton by work in conjunction with the cans, with an equal number of means of the document, was re-Malaria! Department

sumed before Mr. R. E. Lindsell Institute.-Renter.

morning. at the Central Magistracy this

French and Spanish officers and non-commissoined officers,

of

the

Osaka, July 19. China's first move regarding tho Commorcial Treaty between Japan and China is being awaited with most intense interest.

The suriousness of the situation

la reflected in the prominence given

calmly resumed his scat amid in for attacks, the urmed guards į States proposals for a multilateraltant Administrator of Justice will has been made, to locate Mr. Fox Lumpur, and of Jas. Craig, Ltd. of the situation, and express re-

,uproar,

The Incident 28 the агове result of a sharp dispute regarding the admission of certain

Com-

munista to the Conference.

The delegates assembled yester day for the open- ing of the Confer- enco, and after Mr. Herbert Smith had delivered a memorable presi- addreas, dental blessing in un- qualified terms the peace-in-

Herbert Smith.

enses.

No' details are available of the

plared on board réplying in several | Trenty for the outlawry of war.

The Noles were identic and accepted the proposals, the British Notestating that His Majesty's Government, would be happy to sign the Treaty at such time and place as was agreeable to the Government of the United States,

Hsiang Chi affair, and it is not known whether she had an armed guard on board. The Incident, which apparently occurred on Monday or Tuesday, is one of the most serious of it kind: There have been few cases reported where firing by bandits from the banks of the river have resulted in casualties on board the allack-. ed vessel.

The atinek took place at 'a' spot known as milenge 116. -

Another message states that one bandit party In the, district Is ready to capitulate and is making overtures to be enrolled under a Local General

OIL PRODUCERS FACE

SERIOUS ISSUE.

industry conference between the T.U.C. and employers representa- Live, a sharp dispute arose with regard to the non-admission to the Conference of certain Communist leaders from Lanarkshire, who Ind been refused their credentials by the Scottish national organisation. Communiste Demand Entry, These particular men to-day demanded the right again of admission, and they were even-, which is being convened to

tuany allowed to enter the gallery

as spectators.

CONFERENCE TO PREVENT OVER-PRODUCTION.

""

New York, July 18. The International Oil Confer-

Seck an

agreement among the largest petroleum producers to prevent over-production, has ten- tatively been arranged to open on July 30th.

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Contents Secret,

Asked whether the Reply con- Lained any reservations, Sir Aus- ten Chamberlain pointed out to the louse that he could not make any statement regarding its contents

iL

He was published. until thought it must likely that publica- tion would be authorised on | Friday morning.

Further questioned, the Foreign Secretary safd' that the Irish Free State and Canada had their own representatives in Washington and would hand in their own Replies. The Irish Government had already done so, and Canada was likely to follow suit almost immediately.

Not Identical,

Sir Austen also, said that al-

though the Replies of Canada and Ireland, were 1kely to be in a favourable sense, they were not Replies in identical terms as that handed to the Charge D'Affaires In London this morning.

three Italians instead of two as The Lewislature will include

hitherto, and there will be three British members, while the Assis-

Since the last hearing, an effort

Kam-chuen, the father who appar be an Italian.

ently is reluctant to give evidence, The Mixed Court will include an A warrant was issued in conse- quence of his non-appearance on Italian and a Belgian Judge,

possible to execute this. subpoena, but it has not been

ANOTHER TYPHOON WARNING.

Depression Between Tongking and Luzon,

WEATHER FORECAST.

The Inelpient typhoon to The east of Luzon has not deve- loped, according to to-day's Royal Observatory report. A trough of low pressure, how- ever, extends from Tongking to Lazon.

A warning issued by the Manila Observatory at 9 am. Lo-day states that there ja a typhoon west of Luzon, more than 100 miles dlatant, direc-. 1lon unknown,

The Royal Observatory fore- cast up to noon -tomorrow is: -East winds, moderate; fine to cloudy,

In his absence, Mr. F. C. Jenkin, counsel for the prosecution, pro- ceeded to recast his manner of proving the alleged forgery,

to despatches from China in the Sir Malcolm Watson, who is columns of the newspapers. this medical officer to rubber estates in morning. the F.M.S., Chairman of the Kun-

The Asaki and the Mainicht both dong Rubber Co of Kuala base their editorials on a review engineers, of Klang, is a well-great that the New China in plung known authority on malaria.

ing into a programme of treaty re- He joined the Malay medical ser-vision in a spirit of antagonism vice in 1900, after having been and hostility towards the foreign employed at the Glasgow Royal Powens.-Router. Asylum at Greenock, and received Infirmary and the Smithson the thanks of the Government for anti-malarial work in Klang and Port Swettenham In 1905.

Retiring from the Government service in 1908, he began the work

Wong Tai, a clerk in the Offee of the Registrar of Companies, was firat called to produce Com panica' files with reference to of medical officer to various estates. In 1911, he designed a Thomas W. Simmons and Com- pany, Limited, part of these In-system of malaria control for cluding an indentare of agree-Singapore, for which he received the Government's thanks, and he ment dated January 11, 1921.

has twice been President of the Malaya branch of the British Medical Association.

Mr. C. F. H, Beavis, senlor mem- ber of the legal firm of Wilkingon and Grist, was the next witness, and he mentioned that for many years bis firm had been legh! ad- visers to the International Bank- ing Corporation and Inter; to the National City Bank.

On more than one occasion he

had conducted mortgages with the

International Banking Corporation by Fok Kam-chuen, with whom he therefore became acquainted.

Documentary Proofs,

MOSCOW ESPIONAGE"

TRIAL,

REPRESENTATIVES OF FIRMS IN SWEDEN CHARGED.'

Kwangsi. Lender Criticised.

Shanghai, July 18. Amessage from Nanking states. that a strong denunciation of the militarists was made by Mr. Yu Yu-jen at a meeting of political lenders, who dealt particularly with statements made by Gen. Pel Chung-hsi in Peking recently.....

Mr. Yu Yu-jon, who was at one time editor of the National Herald, Shanghai, drew attention to two remarks made by General Pel Chung-hal, one of which was to the effect that the Central Kuo-

rintang will have to be re-or-

|ganised if it wants to' retain its

leadership of China affairs,

Mr. Yu said that what the Kuo- mintang noods le men with ability

to come forward to take the reins of office, who will insist on the militariat elements' remaining in Moscow, July 18.

the background. "If Goners) Pet · The trial has concluded in the and other militarists think they Supreme Court of the representa- can direct the party, then we poli Witness then produced an In-tives of two Swedish firma on ticians will all resign and watch denture of mortgage dated March charges of transmiting secret la-them doing it." 27, 1917, by Fok Kam-chuen and formation.

Militarista At Fault. The stipulation is also made another to the International Bank-Three Russians who were In that the British and Italian Navies ing Corporation. He witnessedvolved in the case have been sea- General Pel also said that the It is understood that the first It was for those Governments to may be called upon to assist in the the signature as being made by tenced to eight years, five years Kuomintang must have power in Effort of the Conference will be publish their GWN Replies | prevention of the amuggling of Fok Kam-chuen.

and one year's Imprionment res, the administration of all Pro- Mr. Herbert Smith, as chairman, directed towards preventing over-Reuter

arms and ammunition into the ordered Mr. Allan to leave the built-roduction in Venezuela and other

He also produced an indenture pectively, while six others have vinces. Mr. Yu pointed out that arcaReuter. ing, but Mr. All continued oil districts in South America.--

sent to prison for 'termathe first thing towards this end of a further mortgage, dated May been. 11, 1917 by Fok Kam-chuen in varying from two months to four must be a reasonable attitude by protest.

Reuters. Américan Service.

favour of the same Bank. He months. witnessed the signature of Fok Kam-chuen thereto, which was made in his presence.

Suddenly, during the proceedings, one of them, a Mr. Allan jumped up and began to address the meet- Ing.

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Mr. Allan Thrown Out. Considerable disorder ensued, and finally, his patience apparently ex- hausted, Mr. Herbert Smith mar- ched up to the gallery, followed by Mr. Arthur Horner, a Communist member of the Executive from South Wales, Mr. A. J. Cook, the well-known .U.C. rebel, und half the Conference, p

.

Mr. Smith did not stand on cure- Allan nud mony, but scized Mr. hustled him downstairs amid the shrieks of women and the shouts of the male delegates.

Smith Jumps On Horner.

AMERICAN CREDIT

FACILITIES.

OTHER FEDERAL BANKS ADVANCE RATES.

New York, July 18. The Federal Reserve Banks of Louis and Beston have increased their re-discount rates to five per

'cent.—Router's American Service.

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Canada and Poland Agree.

Ottawa, July 18. 'The Canadian Government has handed to the United States Minister, a Reply to Mr. Kellogg' Note regarding the multilateral Treaty for the renunciation of war, accepting the proposals-Renter.

Warsaw, July 18.

THE ASIA HOTEL CASE.

MAGISTRATE REVERSES HIS

DECISION.

Similarly, he also witnessed Fok: Kam-chuen's signature, to a fur ther mortgage dated January 31, of the following year, in favour of the same bank.

He also produced a mortgage

The Pollah Foreign Minister

In reversing his decision given has communicated to the United at the original hearing against the States Minister in Warsaw; a Note proprietor of the Asin Hotel, who dated May 30, 1918, in favour of stating that the Polish Govern- was fined $200 for allowing his Robert Eugene, Bergeron which ment is ready to sign the Pact premises to be used for an immoral, was executed by Fok Kam-chuen in proposed by Mr. Kellogg-Reuter. purpose, Mr. W. Schofield, at the his presence.

Mr. Kellogg's Note Explained.

the militarists.

Two employees of the Soviet Many cases have occurred, he Agricultural Organisation have said, when civil authority has been been acquitted.

flagrantly interfered with, while the militarists have continually Two of the men sentenced have disobeyed the orders of the Nan- ince been liberated under an amking Government. Mr. Yu men- but the others are not tioned in particular, Paklen, An- nesty. affected by the decrée.-Reuter,

hwei and Kiangsi. The Central Government cannot function until the militarists consent to bbey or-- ders, and if General Pet feels so strongly about anification, he might set a good example.

"CITY" VESSEL GOES ASHORE.

Peking Events,

Shanghai, July 18, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in res- ponse to an invitation, spoke at some length to 1,800 students at the Peking University, on Tues-

Kowloon Magistracy this morning, Furthermore, he produced a found that two soldiers who had mortgage dated January 17, 1920, RUNS AGROUND IN THE Mr. Kellogg's Note to the nations given evidence for the prosecution by Fok Kam-chuen to the Asia] YANGTSZE NORTH CROSSING. friend." Grim, Imperturbable, on his Renunciation of War Treaty had gone to the hotel with the Banking Corporation. That docu- Herbert Smith after ejecting All graff of speech and decisive in records that none of the replies sent specifie purpose of being discoverment was signed by the former

Shanghai, July 18. an from the building, then spring every utterance, this 68-year-old by the nations to the down the stairs and landed on top leader is one of the most forceful Note of April last.

Americon od with the girls

twice, on each occasion in wit-

The City of Tokyo has gone of Mr. Arthur Horner, sdized him and picturesque figures in the

His Worship remarked that the ness' presence.

aground near the North Crossing, day, by the neck and shook him till other Britisk Labour Party Mo-day.

"has voiced the lenst disapproval actual intention of the girls in He then produced an agreement 30 miles. below Kiukiang. She is To-day the Marshal is giving a delegates intervened.

of the principle Born amid the pitheads at Prex-

or has sug going to the hotel was not dis- dated December 10, 1920, between at present discharging her cargo dinner party to leaders of the Mr. Horner returned to the Con-ton, he was a pit-boy before he

gested any specific modification." closed as they had not been called Thomas W. Simmons and Company, inte lightera. It is expected that commercial, social, educational and fererice hall, minus his glasses, was ten years of age. His home ment think any modification "le

Nor does the American Govern- to give evidence.

and Thomas W. Simmons and Com-the vessel, which is, not in a scri- political cireles and the occasion véry white in the face and gasping

was in the lowest depths of

His Worship said he could not pany, Limited. That agreement

portanco. for breath.

morrow at high tide. Mr. Smith resumed the chair in Poverty, and a part of his child necessary to safeguard the legit accept the evidence of the soldiers was signed by the parties in witous position, will be refloated to-promises to be of outstanding in- The Peking Branch Political mato Interests of any nation.

The tug Saint Dominic is going Council held its first meeting, on that immorality had been com-ness' presence. "It belleves that the right of self-mitted, as their testimony had

to the scene to-morrow morning Tuesday, Marshal Yen Hal-shan defence is inherent in every Saver-conflicted with that of Inspector

from Shanghal. As far as is as General Pei Chung-his personally treaty..... eign State and implict in every Shannon with regard to their. In-

certainable there is no damage to attending. It was resolved to re- the ship.--Reuter,

:

the calmest manner as if nothing had happened and. the Conference again settled down to business.

Who Cook Support?.

hood was spent in the workhouse,

ber

Shrewdness and Wit.

A demand was also made that Commeil, the fourd of Guardians cognised." Cook should withdraw his state-and the County Council. In most

Force of character and mental energy quickly blossomed out of

"It is no less evident that resort the hard knocks, and, before the Questions were suited regarding Mr. Cook, it being asked whether age of 21, he had become a mem-to war, in violation of the proposed missed the case,

of the focal School Board, treaty by one of the parties there- he went to help Mr. Smith or whether he was on the aide of the This stepping stone to public life would release the other parties the defence.

from their obligations under the rapidly led to membership in the treaty towards Lanarkshire Communists.

the belligerent i Parish Council, the District, State. This principle is well re- mont that Mr. Small, one of the of these, he at one time or another so desire to delay or compli The Nole asserts that Ameries Scottish accredited delegates did held the chairmanship. not represent the Scottish miners.

ente the présent negotiations by

DUTCH GOVERNMENT AND RUBBER.

,

OPIUM CONTROL IN PERSIA.

PARLIAMENT APPROVES NEW

MEASURE.

quest the Nanking Government to consent to the establishment of the Hopel, (Chill) Provincial Govern ment in Peking.

Saw. Kim in Court. Finally, in reply to Counsel, tentions of visiting the place.. witness said he gave evidenco ro- Is Worship accordingly dis- contly in the Supreme Court in -0. J. Action No. 180 of 1923, Mr. H. 8.. Loseby appeared for wherein the complaint was Fok Kum-chuen, He saw the plaintiff in the Court, and to the beat of

Li Chai-sunt, his recollection ho was one and

Shanghal, July 18: the same person, who executed the deeds A. to II. mentioned above.

A report from Chinose sourCOB states that Sir Miles Lampson, the Counsel:-I understand you

British Minister in Peking has In knew this man quite well by sight?

vited many important officials to I have not seen him for six or

Teheran, July 18.- Ife was twenty years President rigidly adhering to the precise Mr. A. J. Cook declined to of the Yorkshire Miners' Associn-phraseology" of the original draft.

a dinner party which bo probosos seven years, I only saw him in

The Mejlins has approved the to give. In honour of Marshal Li withdraw, and the Chairman, Mr. tion before he became head of the

Court,

Opium Monopoly Bill, which pro-Chal-gum, the head of the Canton Smith, stated that the Conference British Miners' Federation, a post

His Worship:--Because you videa for the control of all local Administration. would deal with the Incident which he held during the period of

The Hague. July 18.

Marehol LI' will leave Poking in privately.-Reuter,

the big coal strike in 1926. In all

Consequently, a revised draft je The Commikalon which, watches have not seen him for six or seven and foreign transactions in oplum

the Dutch rubber interests has dis- years, you cannot swear, that he and its products. The Hero of the-Affair:~~~~~~~

industrial disputes, his cheerful submitted which is good humour, his shrewdness and

"Identical with that of the draft cured rubber problems with the is the men-I cannot say more Local consumption will be re-Plenary Session of the Kuomin Herbert Smith, the hero of the wit, have relieved the gloom of proposed on April 18, except that Minister for the Colonies who has than that the person whom I saw duced by ten per cent. annually tang.

Marshal Yon Hsf-shan has an- incident, is known throughout the many anxious and critical hours the preamble now provides that the promised his full collaboration with In that Court was the person who and the export of the drug will

both the European and native in- executed the deeds.

only be permitted on payment of nounced ho will leave for Nanking

· United Kingdom as "the miners' of negotiations.

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(Continued on Page 8.)

Alterations Outlined.

COLONIAL MINISTER PRO. **MISES COLLABORATION,

a few days to attend the Fifth