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ABOLITION OF PROVINCIAL COUNCILS.

Shanghai, Mar. 12. The present prospects point to the probability of the Wuhan troops accepting instructions from the Central Government. It is re- liably reported that the Nanking Government is demanding, arstly, the abolition of the Provincial Political Councils of, Hupeh, kunan and Kwangtung or the re- moval of Hu Tsung-tu from the chairmanship of the Hupeh

FIRST MEETING OF NEWLY.

ELECTED COMMITTEE.

The first monthly committee meeting of the newly elected com- mittee of the Kowloon Residents' Association took place on Monday evening in St. Andrew's Church Hall, the chair being taken by Mr. C. M. Manners, G.B.E., President of the Association.

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and con. firmed, the Chairman welcomed the

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No claims will be admitted after the

Council; secondly, the removal of following now members to the foods have left the Godown and

He Chien and the retustatement Committee: Messrs. W. J. Brown, of Lu Ti-ping as Chairman of the Lat Im To, E. Tregillys, W. Hunan Council, and thirdly, the Goldenburg and Capt. Riggs, withdrawal of all Wuhan, troops

Arising out of the minutes the from Kinngsi and from ilunan," Chairman mentioned that the Kalno Litsze, Nanking's special Yaumatishelter wall had now delegato to Marshal Feng Yu-been cleared of the insanitary halang in connexion with the squatters who had Hunan issue, has returned. He states that Feng is anxious for a poateful issue, but in any case will obey the decision of the Gen tral Party Headquarters-Router. No General Mobilization.

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goods remaining undelivered after the 17th March, 1020, at 4 p.ra. will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, when they will be examined by Mesir. Anderson & Asha on the 15th March, 1929, at 10. a.m.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersign ed, by JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD., Hongkong, 11th March, 1920.

All claims against the vessel previously mus; be presented to the Undersign- made the place a monnce to publiced before the 20th March, 1989, or health and a hotbed of disease, the they will not be recognised, old and Infirm people affected having been absorbed by the yari- ous Chinese charitable organisa- tions. It was decided that tho time was now opportuns to ap preach the Government with a view to turning the wall into a promenade for the provision of STORIES OF AFRICA. fresh air in such a thickly populat-

The

Sub Committees,

Hankow, Mar. 12. There is a quiet consensus of opinion that the Wuhan troops would be unable to withstand an at- tack from Nanking since theed locality. loyalty of certain generals is most doubtful There are no indica tions of general mobilization OF that a settlement by negotiation is likely to fail. Troops going down river are only sufficient to hold up the opposing forces for the time necessary to permit the main forces to retreat from Wuhan.-Router.

Border Skirmishes,

Hankow, Mar. 12. The Provincini Kuomintang mem- bera have not departed, as arrang ed, for the forthcoming Congress and the altuation again seems to be tending toward seriousness. The latest from Changsha, is that He Chien has resigned, having sent his resignation to Nanking Instead of Wuhan. This is not yet confirmed, It is reported that Lu Ti-ping has arrived at Kiukiang from

"The system of Travellers Chequan was originated in 1891 by the American Express Company with the object of creating a form of travel currency which would give the holder the security of Nanking and that skirmishes have latter of credit and at the same time the convenience of local already commenced on the border. currency, The Company registered the cheques under the trade-Reuter. name of 'AMERICÂN,” EXPRESS TRAVELERS' CHEQUES' the world "Travellers' being spelled with one "L" The advantage of the Cheques was BO apparent that other 'banking institutions adopted the system."

Pei Chung-hsl's Advice.

following sub-committees were then appointed.

Correspondence.-The ent, Vice President and Hon. Secretary.

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journey from Mombassa to Nairobi and then on to Lake; Nyanza. He gave very interest- Messrs. F. Mow Fung and Fins details of the wild animals Stapleton were appointed to repre- which he encountered, some sent the Association on the Com- his narratives provoking keen whilst others caused mittee of the New Territories interest, Agricultural Show and Capt. T. much laughter. the R.S.P.C.A. Laurenson on the Committee of

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He points out that the Wuhan Political Council, being a sub- ardinate organ to the Central Government will and must abide by the decision of the Centrul Political Council-Reuter.

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Youmati Bus Service. Letters and plans pointing out that residents of Hunghom and Kowloon City at present had to walk from the junction of Nathan and Gascoigne Roads to reach the only available ferry service after 6.20 p.m. Were placed before the meeting. After discussion. It was decided to request the CS.P. to arrango for Bus Route No. 4 to be extended so as to serve the Yaumati Ferry Wharf,

"Star" Ferry Approach. The proposal of the authorities to utflise the levelled-off "aland" outside the "Star" Ferry as a parking place for buson was dis- cussed and plans,, of the proposal were passed to the sub-committee, with a request that they report thereon at the next meeting,

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