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MAY NOT RETURN TO CANTON.

TO ASSOCIATE ACTIVELY WITH NANKING?

STRIKING INTERVIEW,

Shanghai, Sept. 5. A starifing suggestion that Mar- shal Li Chal-sum may not return to Canton at all, at least as hend of the administration, but has decided to stay in Nanking active ly to associate himself with the

INDUSTRY.

INTERESTING COMPARISONS BY SIR W. BRAGG.

26 LEARNED WOMEN.

London, Sept. 5: Twenty-six Women reading papers on most diverse subjects will provide, the fenture of the meeling of the British Association, which is opening at Glasgow to- morrow.

One of the principal speakers will be Professor Dame Helen Gwynne-Vaughan, who is presi-

dent of the Botany Section of the

Association.

Sir William Bragg delivered his presidential address to-night on the subject of "Craftsmanship and Science."

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PROBLEM.

GERMAN PRESSURE AT

GENEVA.

PRELIMINARY MEETING MÄKES

LITTLE HEADWAY.

BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.

CRASHES.

|NATHAN ROAD MISHAP.

DASHES INTO TREES AT HIGH SPEED AT 4.30 A.M.

SERIOUSLY. DAMAGED.

Considerable damage was caus- ed to the new Austin motor ambul- ance attached to the Kowloon Fire Brigade in the early hours of this morning when the vehicle, which was being driven by a sub-officer in answer to a call, swerved to Avoid a Chinese woman, and col lided with a tree on the elde of Nathan Road hear the junction of Ningpo Street.

London, Sept. 5. Newspaper reports from Genova show that the German delegates now attending the meetings of the League of Nations Assembly are strongly pressing their claims to a discussion of the Rhineland eva- cuation question, and that an in The speaker welcomed the not-terview between M. Briand and work of the Central Government,able increase in a new type of Herr Muellor, the German Chan-was-done to the ambulance, the

worker, consisting of those engag- cellor, has been arranged as is now made in Shanghai political ed in industrial research, and ex-preliminary to such discussion. cirelca, na the result of an inter-pressed the opinion that their view which Marshal Li gave to facility would result in personal intercourse between employers and Chinese journalists today.

employed and they would thus be While not stating his definite a flux, which would make Capital plans, Marshal Li Chal-sum is re- and Labour run together.

kis norted to, have expressed willingness to stay permanently in Nanking as a member of the Government.

FRICTION.

REFUSAL TO HAND

OVER RIOTERS.

MOSCOW PLANNING FURTHER DISTURBANCES.

ARRESTS BY FRENCH.

Shanghai, Sept. 6.

DERBY.

TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT FOR BIG PRIZES.

ALL TYPES OF PLANE.

New York, Sont, 5.

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OPTIMISM.

GREATEST POLITICAL

ADVENTURE.

MR. A. HENDERSON PREDICTS SUCCESS NEXT YEAR.

The great American national! Air Derby from New York to Los Angeles, in which over 80 má- chines of every conceivable type INDUSTRIAL CONTACT. are competing, started to-day.

London, Sept. E. Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Chief A clash in viewpoint between The competitors are divided into the Consular Body and the Muni- several different classes. Those Whip of the Labour Party, spook- cipality, on the one hand, and the that began to-day" will make seven-ing at the Trade Union Congress annual assembly at Swanson to- Chinese authorities, on the other, teen stops en route. Some of day, predicted the success of the regarding the surrender of boys and girls arrested during Sunday's thoso, which begin later will have Labour Party at the coming Gen! It was fortunate that the streets disturbances, has developed here, to fly the whole distanco non-stop. aral Election.

Mr. Arthur Henderson carried were practically deserted at the

The arrests took place during

An unusual feature of the start the Labour Party's fraternal time and though severe damage the celebration of the Inter-

Union national Young Men's Day, and was contained in the fact that the greetings to the Trado casualties were slight. Two sub when the disturbances threatened machines waiting in New York Congress, and in the course of officers, including the driver, wore to become serious, the Riot Sqund The intention of the German re-slightly cut by flying glass, while wan called out and a company of nonred into the air on the sound a lengthy address, said that the of Los Angeles at Los Angeles and and represented the only serious prosentatives to take the matter up an attendant, riding inside, receiv- the Scots Guards ordered to atand of a pistol shot, fired by the Mayor Labour Party was a national party with the French was announced a ed a nasty, though not serious, by.

transmitted across the Continent alternative to the present Govern- month ago, but it is not expected wound to his head,

speaker. by telephone, telegraph and loud-mont,

Talk Disregarded. that much headway will bo minde,

from Roosevelt Field to-day in the sibility,

Thirty-seven machines began "Talk of violence or Irrespon- even evidence ot Class A Section. They are the fanaticism will not divert us from smaller machines which are per our objective," he said. As to the mmitted to make seventeen steps suggestions of disintegration in in the course of the flight to Los Labour's own ranks, he declared

that that was absurd. Angeles.

"The coming months," he said, About fifly other competitora in' other sections will start later. "will see Labour's greatest poll- One of the auctions will be requirical adventure. If he read the signs of the times correctly, La- ed to make a non-stop flight.

bour now stood at the threshold of The machines are flying for power and responsibility. prizes totalling $125,000.—Reuter,

Interview Lost 11⁄2 Hours.

Sir William Bragg also pointed

Dr. Stresemann' discussed the out that the most active of mo- dern industries in Great Britain matter with M. Poincare in Paris were thus founded on recent scien- a few days ago, and this evening A series of conferences have tific research, and he quoted a Herr Mueller and M. Brland were been held in Shanghai during the instances the rapid rise of thin conversation for over an hour past few days, the leading figures electrical-engineering, motor, being Marahal Chiang Kai-shek, craft, and chemical industrien, con- Marshal Li Chai-sum, Mr. Li Shih-trasted with the plight of the coal, iseng, Mr. Wu Han-min and Mr fron, steel and wool industries. Taal Yuan-pel.

.

It is understood that a full understanding has been reached regarding the future, and on the Important political problems brought up during the Fifth Plenary Session.

Li Chal-sum Dissatisfied.. Marshal Li Chai-aum, told his interviewers that the meetings in) which Mr. Wa Han-min Marshal Chiang Kai-shek been concerned had been conduct-

and had

ed with satisfaction to both.

There is every likelihood that

He was however, of the opinion, that their condition could be al- leviated as the result of research.

Renter.

"CLAN LAMONT" AT

ALGOA BAY.

DISTRESSED VESSEL VERY. BADLY DAMAGED.

they will co-operate fully in HOLDS UNDER WATER.

the work of the Government,

The Canton Chief Executive ex-

pressed dissatisfaction with the

London, Sept. 5.

the Examination of

British present state of affairs, and sald freighter Clun Lamont which limp- that a change of policy might heed into Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, -expected soon. He suggested that with a decided Hst to starboard men like Mr. Wu Han-min and Mr. and showing many other evidences Tal Chi-tao should be given the of her grim' baille against the reins of Government and the op- elements during the week-end, re- veals that Cargo Hold No. 5, in portunity to put things in order.

Marshal L indicated that no the tween decks on the starboard move against political opponents side is completely under water. is contemplated at the moment, and expressed his approval of the appointment of five Moderates us leaders of the new Councils in Nanking.

GREYHOUND RACING SHARES.

A Slump Sets in On the Shanghai Market,

COUNCIL STATEMENT

EFFECT.

Shanghai, Sept.. 6. Shares in

local Grey- hound Racing Clubs have slumped and are now lifeless, As a result of the statement issued yesterday by the Muni- cipal Council,

The Municipality's state- ment declared that until a de- cision has been reached as to whether the parl-mutuel is legal, the Connell regards the licences

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abovance, whilst cash sweeps are only to be available for members.

Our Own Correspondent.

WONDERHOWTOLAKETAN AFRINE 2 (ALKASLEAZ

and a half.

It is certain also that the lower hold, which cannot yet be reached is also flooded, and that the cargo!

It is learned that the two Js damaged.

The Clan, Lamont, belonging to Ministers cordially discussed inter Messrs. Caysor, Irvine and Co., alia the Rhineland question and it is understood that M. Briand Ltd. sent out S.0.S. messages on Surprise Announcement,

Monday stating that she was on observed that the French view- The surprise was reserved until countering dangerous seas, that a point is already known, that the the Interview was practically at seaman and three life-bonts had question is of interest not only to an end, when Marshal Li announc-been washod overboard, while the France, but to Britain, Belgium

were incessantly under and Italy. ed that if as the outcome of the lecks conferences still going on in water. Shanghai, a full understanding was reached between the Mo derates and Marshal Chiang Kai- shek, he will in all likelihood re- main in Nanking actively to work with the Central Government... Bny:

Chinese observers, commenting

Consequently, it is understood,

The ambulance, known as the No. 3 Mator Ambulance, was be ing driven by Chan Wai-sun, and was proceeding, to the Yaumati Police Station whence a call had been received shortly before 4.30 a.m.

"On nenring the junction of Nathan and Nanking Roads it is Atnted that a woman rah in front of the ambulance, which, in an effort to avoid knocking her down was forced to swerve to the left, the upper part of the vehicle striking one of the young trees on the weat side of Nathan Road. Continuing on its career at high speed, the ambulance crashed into a second and much larger tree, carrying it for a distance of about ten yards. The ambulance travelled between the row of trees and the pavement until it crossed Ningpo Street where it came to a halt.

The second treo was struck with auch.force that the radiator was badly damaged, while the wind screens in front and on the sides of the driver's seat were scattered,

The extent of the damage cannot be ascertained until the entire en-i gine is dismantled and the machin- ery examined. The ambulance whs unable to return to the Station un- der its own power and was towed back by one of the Brigade's spare motor appliances.

minde, and subsequently hooligans In all, twenty-four arrests were threatened to storm the Police Stations to liberate the prisoners.

Demand Refused,

The Chinese authorities are now demanding the surrender of those

TYPHOON THREATENS FOOCHOW.

Another Forming in Region of Guam,

RAIN FORECASTED.

The typhoon which was yes-' terday making in the direction of Amoy, is now threatening Foochow according to to- day's Royal Observalety re- is port, which adds that it. i Crossing North Formosa.

There are indications of an- other typhoon in the neigh- bourhood of Guam.

The forecast up to noon to- morrow is:-West winds, mo- derate; fine at first, rain later.

WORLD'S COTTON

STATISTICS.

DECREASE IN CONSUMPTION RECORDED.

SHORT-TIME GENERAL.

London, Sept. 6. According to statistics issued

or

Harmonise Two Sides, "Now, more than ever, was it Important that they should main- tala a close contact between the in- dustrial and political sides of the movenient. The Labour Party and the T.U.C. must endeavour to harmonise and co-ordinate their respective polices.

The Congress passed a resolution noting with alarm the ill-effects of the manufacture of artificial silk on the health of the workers, and demanding a Home Office investi gation.

Another resolution was passed

by the International Federation of viewing with alarm the flotation of Master. Spinners and Manufac-artificial silk companies with in- turers Ansocialton, the world cot-lated capital as likely to lead to ton consumption for the year end-industrial depression-Reuter and ed July 31st totalled 25,540,000 British Wireless. bales, a decrease of 341,000 balón,

Labour's Drift.

As soon as the accident occurred, a message was despatched' to 'the Brigade notifying them of the mla-

compared with the previous year. On the present, drift of the Lab- hap and the other ambulance was

For the six months ended July our Party, the following, contain- immediately sent to the Yaumati Police Station to answer the or-31st, the United States was tho ed in a letter written by the Left 3,180,000 Wing Committee, is very interest- iginal call.

arrestett, arguing that a special bales, which represents a considering: Court exists to deal with counter-able decrease. Great Britain was "The National Left Wing Move-

DR. PELTZER SOON REINSTATED.

revolutionary, cases,

chief consumer, with

The Consular Body and the Muni- next with 1,383,000 Lales, comment, which represents thousands cipality, however, refuse to sur-pared with 1,521,000 bales for the of militant rank and file Labour party memebers, as well as those render the arrested boys and girls, previous six months.

The world's mill stocks of all workers who have been expelled or contending that the offence was OFFERS SATISFACTORY

committed in the International kinds of cotton on July 31st total- excluded from the Labour party led 4,787,000 bales, compared with for loyalty to Socialist principles, grave concern the EXPLANATION,

Settlement.

rapid drift of the Labour party to Berlin, Sept. 6. At the moment, a deadlock 5,407,000 at the end of July last views with

The world's cotton spinning 'Liberalism and Capitalist poll- Dr. O. Peltzer, the famous Ger- exists on the issue, but diplomatic year.

spindles for the half-year ended cles." man athlete, who was suspended negotiations are likely to ensue.

July 31st totalled 165,108,000,

Fusion With Liberals? French Arrest Communists. The skipper of the crippled crafi M. Briand pointed out that no use following his non-appearance in 1

ful purpose would be served by a

The question of a Liberal- discussion of the question without the Franco-German athletic con-

In the meantime, the French compared with 164,979,000 for the previous half-year, of which Bri- securing the agreement of the test at Berlin on Monday, has been

reinstated on offering a satisfac- police are investigating, on an intain had 57,136,000 and the United Labour fusion has recently come in for conalderable discussion in Etates 35,542,000. tory explanation for his absence.-iensive scale the activities of Reuter,

Communists in the French Conces-

Finland was the only country in political circles at Home, but the ston.

which short-time was not worked iden has not been favourably re- They have arrested three Chinese during the six months. China had colved by leading members of

the greatest number of spindless either party, tional Association of Younge on, stopped, and Japan next, with Eng- who have confessed that the or land fifth-Router. ganisation is in aliation with Moscow.

was contemplating the beaching of his ship when the seas moderated and the s.s. Paki Paki arrived at the scene and escorted her into Algoa

suffored.-Reuter.

The Clan Lamont was hound on the interview with Marshal Li from Madagascar to London with Chai-sum, look upon his attitude a full cargo, much of which has as meaning that if all the import- ant portfolios of the Government are taken by persons of whom he approves, he will be quite satis- fied to remain in Nanking to as- sist in the administration of the country. In the alternative, he will return to Canton, and con- tinue as before.

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Understanding With Chiang.

FRENCH ATLANTIC

FLIGHT.

MACHINE TO RETURN TO PARIS FOR REPAIRS.

Paris, Sept. 6.

other Powers,

French Cabinet Views. This attitude 'accords with the Instructions of the French Cabi-

net, which has decided that any FRENCH AIR SERVICE. agents of the Communist Interna

have escaped Into Chinese territory. AMERICAN ZEPPELIN Liberals and Labourites might

Accomplices of the arrested men These include a number of Poles, a Rumanian and an Ainerican.

REORGANISATION SCHEME DECIDED ON.

Paris, Sept. 6. As a sequel to the air disaster in which M. Bokanowski lost hie life, the Government has decided Evidence has been discovered to establish an Air Ministry, with that Moscow is attemptine to foster a whole-time politician in charge, recrudescence of disturbances in for the purpose of completely re- Shanghai, aiming at the dislodg

Service- ment of the Kuomintang and the organising the Air

revival of Communism-Our Own Reuter,

Correspondent,

proposals from Gormany must be doubly afted, in the first place, by the whole of the French Cabi- net and, in the second place, by all the Allied occupying Powers.

The French standpoint, general- ly speaking 18: "No evacuation without compensation in regard to war debt and security."

'Reports from Geneva this oven- Ing state that the British delega- It is suggested that Mursha! Li

A message from Casablanca tion, headed by Lord Cushendun, Chai-sum has come to an understated that the French airmen, As-ds being kept informed of all de standing with Chiang Kai-shek solant and Le Fevre, who made a velopments on the matter, and that and that he will withdraw all forced descent as the result of fuel its attitude is one of sympathetic

Japan Warna Peking. opposition to the abolition of the leakage, have decided to return to regard for any efforts by, the

Shanghai, Sept. 6. Branch Political Councils in the Paris to have the engine overhaul French and German representa- ments, the smooth operation of the

A report from Peking states that 4ha Kellogg Pact), but earlier eva event of Marshal Chiang dissociated before re-starting on their lives to find a basis for discussion. Dawes Plan and the signing of

Atlantie light to New York-- ing himself from the Leftlata,

British Standpoint,

cuation could only be the result of the Japanese Minister has warned an arrangement between the the Chinese authorities that in the The British Government's abil

occupying Powers on the one hand event of the Chinli-Shantung troops sum's ideas, and that the an- AMERICAN MONEY FOR tude to the German demand for the and the German Government on being defeated and retreating to evacuation of the Rhineland before the other. The other Powers had the Shanhaikwan Pass, Japanese nouncement made by Router year terday of the appointment of Tan

the time limit fixed by the Allies, to be consulted before anything forces will disarm them if they do not maintain an orderly disposition, was indicated in the House of could be done, Yen-kai as Chairman of the Ex-

- Nam Chung Paoi. Dr.

SELIGMANS NEGOTIATE BIG Commons by Sir Austen Chamber-

Other Powers Concerned. lain shortly before Parliament:

The British Government is The British Foreign Secretary ready to give friendly, considera- tion. to any proposals which may

It is also suggested that Marshal Router.

Chiang has fallen in with LA Chal-

amination Council, Wang, Chung-hul as Chairman of the Judicial Council, Mr. Wu Han-min as Chairman of the Legislativo Counelf and Government Council,

GREECE.

LOAN.

rose,

Athens, Sept. 6.

"

Anti-Oplum Meeting..

Shanghai, Sept. 6.

In a circular telegram issued-yes.

DESIGNS.

WELL-KNOWN FIRM WINS. COMPETITION,

Washington, Sept. 5. The Goodyear-Zeppelin, Corpora- tion of Akron, Ohio, has been awarded the highest figure of merit in the US. Navy's design competition for two dirigibles each of 6,500,000 cubic feet. Reuler's American Service.

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"CHINA AND PEACE PACT.

NANKING ANNOUNCES ITE ADHERENCE

Bhanghai, Sept. 6. A message from Nanking states

An agreement has been reached then and that the British Gov-be put forward, but adopts a Mr. Chang Ching-klang as Chair with the American firm Seligmans, crnment sympathised with the Ger similar, attitude to the French, terday, the Nanking Government man of the Supervisory Council, for a loan of G.375,000,000 to be man demand, (especially stressed that the other Powers concerned announces that the National Anti-that the Central Political Council with Chiang Kai-shek as Chairman applied for productive purposes in at this time because of the con- must first come to any agreement. Opium Conference will asserable on has decided that China will adhere

November 1st-Nam Chung Pao, to the Kellogg Peet-Reuter. Greece.-Reuter." (Continued on Page 18.).

clusion of the Locarno Agree-Reuter and British Wirdpee.

The Liberal Summer School, which met at Oxford last month, declared against any working ar- rangement with Labour, the opin- lon being expressed that moderate coalesce, but, if they did, the Left Wing of the Labour Party would certainly establish a new third Party Party labels might change, but the three Parties would con- tinue, because they represented permanent divisions of opinion. and outlook.

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Technique of Co-operation.

None the less, Mr. Elliott Dodds, the Chairman of the League of the 1924 experiment of govern Liberals, expressed the view that ment by one Party with the sup port of another only broke down. because the technique of co-opera tlon had not been thought out Under the three-Party system, ha said, there must be co-operation in the House of Commons. After an election, those who had the greatest measure of agreement could co-operate to carry out a common programme, leaving them- selves absolutely free, however, to pursue their own special nime

to the country. when the next appeal was made