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WATCHWORD.

HAPPY RESULTS OF VISIT TO CANADA,

FORGERY.

MR. SHEARER'S SO-CALLED SECRET DOCUMENT.

A HEARST CAMPAIGN.

Washington, Oct. 1

Sir William Wiseman, formerly of the British Foreign Office, who is alleged to have signed the Scotland Yard document referring

THE KING'S INTEREST. to Mr. William B. Shearer, which

London, Oct. 1.

Mr. J. H. Thomas, one of the most popular figures in the Labour movement, who is unofficially Minister of Employment in Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's Cabinet, was given a rousing reception at

was produced at the Senate Enquiry into the Shearer scandal as a "British secret document"

AGREEMENT

CLEAR STATEMENT BY

MR. HENDERSON.

APPROVAL OF PARLIAMENT FIRST ESSENTIAL.

SIGNATURES SOON.

London, Oct-T The Anglo-Soviet conversations between Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Secretary of State for Foreign A fairs, and M. Dovgalevsky, the Rus sian envoy were continued the morning at a hotel at Lewes, the Mr. Henderson is attending the annual conference of the Labour Party at Brighton, and his meeting with M. Dovalevsky at Lewes was a matter of con- arranged as venience.

HISTORY.

U.S. AND BRITAIN UNITED FOR WORLD PEACE

SUDBURY

EREMONY.

London, Oct. 1 General Charles “Dawes, the American Ambassador in London and famous as the author of the German Reparations Plan, to-day received the Frdedom of Sudbury in Suffolk, the birth place of his ancestor, William Dawes, a stone- mason, who emigrated to tho

United States some three hundred years ago, with other Puritans,

PROSECUTION.

FINE ON ASSISTANT COMPRADORE.

PLEA THAT DRUG WAS ONLY FOR OWN USE.

FLIGHT

RELIEVED TO HAVE LANDED NEAR TAIGA:

REPORT EXPLAINED?

Moscow, Oct. 1. Coates," the French airman engaged on a long-distance --non- stop fight, is believed to have lost his way while flying over Siberia.

INCIDENT

SUSPECTED TROOPS

DISARMED.,

DEVELOPMENTS OF THE NEW CHINA CRISIS:

"A SERIOUS OFFENCE. It appears that he flew forth NUMEROUS RUMOURS.

The Anjou opium case again came before Mr. E. W. Hamilton this morning.

The accused, now described as The Scroll of Freedom, which was enclosed in a casket of old British oak recalled. General being an assistant compradore of Dawes's ancestral connexion with the s.8. Anjou, was charged with tioned his services to the cause of the possession of two taels of Wu- peace and disarmament, to which show opium.

Brighton to-day when he attended.ceedings, except that Shearer conference lasting several hours the Borough of Sudbury, and men-

the Labour Conference, and gave

an encouraging outline of the pro-

gress of his laboura.

"cross-

says that the document is a clumsy and absurd forgery,

The Senate adjourned indefinite ly.

Little came out at to-day's pro-

admitted under close

that he went to examination Geneva on behalf of the ship owner's "to get more business." In the course of his speech, which was almost entirely con building firma against which ho

Shearer said that since the ship fined to the problems of unemploy has issued writs, sacked him, he ment, Mr. Thomas doalt at con had been paid £400 per month by alderable length with the results of his visit to Canada, again the Hearst newspapers for a cam- stressing the importance of find-paign against American adherence ing new markets for British goods to the World Court, and against as the only permanent method of pacificam and internationalism. tackling the unemployment pro-

blem

He added that Hearst aacked him when the Senate Enquiry into his activities ät Geneva in 1927 began, -Reuter and British Wireless.

Washington, Oct. 1.

Final Agreement Reached.

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he had whole-heartedly devoted Giving evidence, a woman General Dawes, in a speech of searcher said she found the drug in there was a record of an English was referred to by a Revenue acknowledgment mentioned that the pockets of a small girl, who Dawes fighting against an Ameri can Dawes during the American Oficer na a mui taat, War of Independence a

between the Foreign Secretary and After last Friday's conversation the Soviet Envoy, it was announced that an agreement had been reached, on the list of subjects which are

A Revenue Officer stated that to be settled by negotiation, after All that, however, had passed. on the case being handed over to the resumption of full diplomatie The two countries were now him for investigations,, he had a relations, including the exchange of together, fighting a battle for long talk with the girl, at length Ambassadors.

world peace. Mad

: persuading her to take him Mr Ramsay MacDonald would to a certain house at Bonham The Promise of Canada.,

simultaneously have received the Strand East, where a woman, im- Describing his efforts to get

It is understood that to-day's freedom of the town, but his deplicated by her statement, was put In connexion with the Shearer in talk resulted in an agreement be-parture to America prevented the under arrest. Canadian consumers to buy coal and steel from Great Britain, he point-quiry, the Senate has directed the ing reached regarding the procedure ceremony. Reuter and British ed out the material effect the crea-Senate Judiciary Committee to to be followed for the settlement of Wireless.

enquire into the whole question of these subjecta." tion of a new market would have lobbying. Reuter's American, Ser- upon unemployment in the mining areas, since every three hundred tons of coal purchased would pro- vide regular work for twelve months for a British collier, and Immediately enable him to keep his wife and family.

It would also provide additional work for railwaymen, transport workers and a hundred and one other trades.

It was far better; he emphasised, In dealing with the unemployment problem, to get permanent trade than to adopt an artificial means of providing work.

Shipload of Coal. He had succeeded in getting the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National Railways and the

vice,

UNITY OF SCOTTISH CHURCHES.

ELABORATE CEREMONIAL IN CAPITAL TO-DAY.

London, Oct. 1.

The Assembles of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church of Scotland met at Edin- burgh to-day separately for the last time prior to the union, which is to be consummated with elaborate ceremonies to-morrow.

The Duke of York, who Was accompanied by the Duchess, pre-

Church of Scotland.

It is officially announced that as the result of the conversations, at Lewes, an agreement was reached this afternoon with regard to the procedure to be followed on the resumption of Tall diplomatic rela"

tions.

Propaganda Point.

The agreement included the ex- change of Ambassadors for the settlement of questions outstand ing between the two Governments, and also an agreement regarding propaganda.

The questions outstanding in- clude the drawing up of a commer- cial treaty and claims.

tent sur document is now being prepared for signature

Paris on Friday.

SOVIET ATTACK ON

SUIYUAN

CRIMINALS RELEASED AND

HOUSES FIRED. "

Accused Pointed Out.

ward instead of eastward after passing over Novosibirsk, since it: is reported that he was seen at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon over Kirenak.

AAA Canton, Oct. 1: There is little change to report in the situation here. Things are very quiet and the alight närvous- It is supposed that he has been ness apparent in official circles compelled to land in the vicinity of towards the end of laat week has Talga, and rescue measures are entirely disappeared being taken.Reuter

Fils Excellency, General Chang This appears to explain the Ming-shu, the Civil Governor of strange report cabled by Reuter Kwangtung, has declared that the yesterday. If Costes passed over Kwangsi situation will be cleared Kirensk at two o'clock on Sunday up within a month and that afternoon, he could hardly have General Chang Fat kwel and his

The Russian suggestion that he

seen at Novosibirsk on Mon- "Ironsides will not hold out more day morning. You than aix weeks against the Central. Government forces from Nanking, "Furthermore, contrary to severa} has been compelled to make a landing at Talga would indicate recent rumours, General Chan that Costes has covered little over Ming-shu has declared his full 4,000 miles from Paris as the crow confidence in the loyalty of nies, which is the test of long-General Ohan Chai-tong, the distance flying, and had been in the Military Governor of Kwangtung air for approximately 54 hours.] and the Commander-in-Chief of

the Canton Garrison,

EFFECT OF BAHAMAS

HURRICANE.

Curious Rumour.

It is known that three divisions are on their way down by const ships from the north, but up to the time of writing there are no signs HOUSES DAMAGED: COASTAL of their arrival. It is rumored

BOATS ASHORE.

that some of these troops will remain there to gumisón, Canton, London, Oct. 1. whilst the present forces in Van- The Colonial Ofice has received ton under General Chan Chal-tong

damage in Nassau is considerable,

A visit was next paid to the as Anjou, which had arrived from Wuchow, There the girl took the Revenue Officer to the Compra- dore's office and pointed out the accused, who was described as an Resistant compradore of the vessel, telegram from the Officer will be sent to the Kwangtung and as being the man who handed her Administering the Government of Hwangal border to protect the the opium to carry.

Bahamis atating that from reporte entries into the Province

So far there is no confirmation Shanghai, Oct. 2.

This man admitted ownership received from all out-islands, it An official report from the of the drug and was arrested appears that the serious effects of of this rumour, which makes It Kirin Provincial Government gives While the case was being proceed the hurricane which visited the look as though a way of getting details of the attack on Suiyuaned with against him, the woman Colony have been felt only in General Chan Ohai-tong out city by the Soviet fleet on August and girl, who were regarded mere New Providence. Though the Canton is being sought. Shots in City 20th. Communication, difficullesly as carriers, were discharged. the casualties, "have been very

For the accused, Mr. Rendall account for the belated nature of

said that he was instructed.to.say the report.

The report states that in that the man was not a compra- addition to causing great damage dore, that, in point of fact, he was in the city, the Soviet forces threw but a shroff, although he was

'all the criminalšinti

compradore. Actually, his work The raiders were in the city for was that of a shroff. It was his about twenty-four hours, and first voyage on that particular they set fire to practically every ship, and he said he brought back house inside the city wall before the two tacks of opium from Wu- being driven out by garrison chow for his own use, be being troops.

an opium-smoker. It is reported from foreign sources that the Soviet intends to take reprisals against the Chinese,

few.

Canadian Steamship Company to sided at the Assembly of the before M. Dovgalevsky leaves for open the prison doors and released signed on the ship as assistant modation in the coloured quarters by the West River, MALO R

test British coal of which, unknown to many of his colleagues, he took

shipload to Canada.

In regard to steel, he could state definitely that one of the biggest firms in Canada was now going to order from Britain steel that they had not ordered before.

When he returned to England, he called together the coal-owners and representatives of the steel Industry and there was a full and frank discussion,

Business Men's Appreciation, The coalowners and steel manu- facturers expressed their high op preciation of the efforts he had made, and, at the present moment, schemes were being worked out to give effect to the missionary work which he had done.

The Lancashire cotton trade would also in his judgment, bene-

A

Parliament To Approve. The approval of Parliament is necessary before the agreement becomes operative.

"At the Assembly of the United Free Church, Dr. Drummond ex- plained that thirty-three minority. congregations had decided that they could not enter the Union of the Churches, and had accepted. In the course of a brief speech £25,000 in settlement of claims at the Brighton Conference kiter relating to property,"

in the day, Mr. Arthur Henderson congregations announced that when Anglo-Soviet

of the Ambassadors have been exchong

ed, a Soviet Mission will come

by making a raid along the fron- minority

name

The would take the United Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)-Reuter,

OFFICIAL VISIT TO MALTA:

1

BY WAR SECRETARY AND MR. AMMON.

London, Oct. 1.- At from hie' visit to Canada. At" Mr. T. Shaw, Secretary for War, the present time, the preference and Mr. C. G. Ammon, Parliamen- given by Canada to this country was tary Secretary. to the Admiralty, given conditionally on fifty per are to pay an official visit to cent of the labour used in the Malta on October 12th. article being British. Lancashire, They will leave Mdita on

for Gibraltar in the past two years, had suffered, October 16th because the gaw material of the British Wireless. cotton essential to thoir goods' must be brought from outalde the. British Empire. Therefore they were denied that partlealar trade. He now hoped that raw material would be excluded from these con ditions and that Lancashire would benefit as a result.

HOME FOOTBALL.

to London.

He expressed his belief that Anglo-Soviet relationship would then be established an a satisfac tory and permanent basis. Reuter."

Concessions Made?

The agreement, which it la important to note does not become operative until Parliament's ap proval has been given, will be closely sorutinised In view of the rupture of the earlier negotiations It then appeared that Mr. Hender- son wanted a settlement before re cognition, and that M. Dovgaley sky wanted recognition before a settlement,

Given To Girl.

It was also his intention after tier, for the alleged shooting of that first trip to leave the ship for three Russians formerly employed the benefit of his health, and in on the Chinese Eastern Railway. Any case to take a holiday.g

Nam Chung Poo

The small girl, sald Mr. Rendall, appeared on board that morning, having been sent by his wife to ask for money. For that purpose only she came on board the ship. He was busy taking money for the tickets and gave her a parcel to tako home. That parcel contain ed the oplum which amounted

CARELESS BLASTING. IN THE CITY.

SEQUEL TO INCIDENT AT MADEWO OFFICE."

It is certain that a large number The situation is well in hand of troops have been moving out of and gives no cause for anxiety Canton in the last few days and The only relief necessary is for going to the frontier, some by the the restoration of housing accom North and East Rivers, and others and the salving of coastal Several times lately the Canton vessels.

Samahul Railway and the Yuet HM the King has telegraphed Han (Canton-Suruhing for Han his deep concern that the Colony kow) have been held up for the has once more been ravaged by use of raflitary trains only. hurricane. His Majesty desires Again this, morning large numbers to assure all sufferers of his per of troops were observed passing sonal sympathy?

along the Shakee Maloo on the way to the railway station, com- piete, with equipment, tents, field guns, etc.

ALLEGED LETTER-BOX

THEFTS.

THREE MEN CHARGED AT THE POLICE COURT.

A

Three men were arrested in the Western district yesterday on thes charge of rifling a number of pri- vate letter boxes.

They were charged before Mr. E. to only two taels and was for blew. Hamilton this morning with own consumption.

Serious View.

the theft of letters, or, alternative ly, with receiving the letters well knowing them to have been stolen.

A remand was given to enable the police to make further enquiries.

PALESTINE STRIKE

POSTPONED.

AN ARAB DELEGATION TO HIGH

COMMISSIONER.

Yesterday afternon a few abets were exchanged in the city, but no importance is attached to this Itla said to have been minor trouble due to General Chan Chai- tong., "disbanding certain of hie troops Our Own Correspondent

Martial Law at Nanking, Hoppidise Nanking Oct, IN As a precaution against a pos sible uprising of Communiste, the National Government enforced Martial Law at the capital yester day evening, and an order wasi issued to all military departments forbidding officers to leave their posts after six o'clock in the evening, except on official arranda,

The revolt of the “Ironsides" and the possibilities of grave developments in South China atill engage the attention of Marshal, Chiang Kal-hex and his “Bupa porters.

An accident on September. 25, when Mr. A. A. Olaca of Jardine, Matheson & Co. was bit on the

The prosecuting Revenue Offeer forehead by a piece of rock, during blasting operations at the Hong said his Department took a differ- kong Hotel site, had a sequel this ent view of the case. In view of morning when Mr. AE Greenway the possibility Indleated, they had Mr. Henderson appears to have was summond before Mr. AWG.H. visited the accused's home, but Grantham for careless blasting. found no opium pipes or other given way on certain points; as

Mr. Olaas said he was working paraphernalis which would con will be seen by comparing the on the second floor in the middle frm the statement that he was an agreement with the Foreign of a room when something struck oplum smoker.

Efforts to stop the passage of Office statement issued on August him aharply on the forehead as 1st, as follows!

the "Ironsides" through Hunan result of which be bled profusely His Worship said he was bound to take a serious view of the case and almost fainted.

Jerusalem, Oct. 1: have been ordered, and two bomb Mr. Greenway expressed his re- Whether the opium was for his WREXHAM...

The conversations between Mr. gret at such an unfortunate ocour own use or not, it could be con- The proposed general strike and ing seroplanes have been commia Nelson, Oct. 1. Henderson and M. Dovgalevsky rence and informed the Court sidered that, oplam brought here boycott of the Arabs in Palestine, Bioned to leave Shanghal this

has been postponed, pending the Insurgents Nelson, perilously near the bot which began on July 20, were that he was always very careful in by an official or member of the arranged to commence to-morrow, morning for Hunan to harass the of dealing with the unemployment, tom of the Third Division. (North), resumed yesterday evening. M. regard to charges of dynamite crew thin cases mer visit of a delegation of the Arab Ironsides Change Plan.

defeated Wrexham by four, clear Dovgalesky returned to Paris this which were covered with bage of serious offence, as these men Executive to the High Contronsides goals at Nelson to day; climbing morning and the conversations earth to serve na shields, would have special facilities for missioner, Sir John Chancellor It is believed that the Tran well up the table as a result. The will not be continued for the On that day ond charge of fruggling.

dynamite blow up, first and must "I cannot make any promise of result was somewhat unexpected present. numbers, at this moment he de-45 Wrexham were fresh from an In his original Invitation, have torn out the covering of the Mr. Henderson made. It clear other charges; hence the accident.. 8-0 victory-Reuter clared but I am confident that

that it was the desire A fine of $50 was imposed. when February comes our figures

Mr. Thomas said he was woll aware of the difficulties of his task

problem.

No Promises Yet,

NELSON BASILY DEFEAT.

Previous Atillade.

of his Majesty's Govern

of unemployed will be different engaged in industry than ever be ment to resume regular relations

and better than under the late fors. Government." A

The Minister reminded his hear-

His Majesty's Interest.

ars that though on register to-day The Lord Privy Seal and Mrs.

there were nearly 1,200,000 unem

Thomas have been invited to spend

a few days at Sandringham with

with the Government of the U.S.S.R., and that a respon sible representative of the

WEATHER REPORT,

latter would be welcomed with The Royal Observatory

réporta

Reuter

PRINCESS ROYAL'S

ILLNESS.

* sides". "have changed their inten-

tion to make their way via Shen chow. It is reported that their march has been diverted and they are heading for Tiao Yuen, and Bin Hwo. The latter city is about 80 miles from Shenchow, in the

Admitted Offence His Worship sald he had intend- ed, to fine the accused the maxi- mum amount, but he thought it was only right to give a cortain amount of consideration to the fact LATEST BULLETIN INCREASES that he admitted it at once.IZE His Worship had always bellev

ANXIETY.

Western part of Hunan Shenchow

and the vicinity is mountainous. In the event of their meeting with | strong opposition from the Hunon. London, Oct. 1. troops, it is generally believed

that the insurgants Kwelchow en route for, Kwangst,

a view to discussing the most that the anticyclone is now situated dd in fining more hoally the can ployed there word actually am

expeditions procedure for the in the Pacifle to the east of Japan, tumacious, particularly where lit A bulletin issued to day shows ployed in Industry 800,000 more His Majesty, the King They will settlement of outstanding ques and pressure le low, to the east of the children were employed by that the Princess Royal's condi- persons than during the period of arrive there on Friday tions, including debts and pro- the Visayas Fresh monsoon will them for their own purposes. The tion was unchanged after a dis 1914. The birth rate was exceed it la understood, that the Kingpaganda,TING APAKAA continue along the S.E. coast and full fine, in the present case, turbed night ing the death rate by approximate- wishes to discuss with Mr. Thomas Though the reply of the USSR. over the North China Sea. The would have been $1,000, but his The batietlu has comewhat in

-morrowWorship said he woul make it creased the anxiety fell for the ly 200.000 yearly and there was his Canadian tour British Wire to this invitation was somewhat local forecast till noon

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