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CANTONESE CLAIM THE ANTI-PIRACY

VICTORY.

AN IRONSIDE BRIGADE ANNIHILATED.

MANY PRISONERS AND 5,000

RIFLES CAPTURED.

15 MILES FROM CITY!

Terrible slaughter is reported to have occurred in another severe engagement between the Ironsides and the defenders of Canton during Tuesday night and yesterday morning. The Cantonese claim a remarkable victory, their headquarters an- nouncing that a whole brigade of the enemy forces was des- troyed. The capture of five

thousand rifles is also claimed,

The claims cannot be vèrifled, but there seems little doubt that the Ironsides have at least

GUARDS.

PROBABILITY OF ABOLITION AS FROM APRIL 1ST.

NAVAL STATEMENT.

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CONVICTS MUTINY "HAICHING" TO BE EGYPTIAN POLICY HUGE AMMUNITION SHOOTING IN THE

IN AMERICA.

SECOND OUTBREAK AT

AUBURN GAOL,

DESPERATE BATTLE LASTS FOUR HOURS.

REPAIRED.

EXPECTED TO RESUME RUN IN A MONTH'S TIME,

CHAMBER'S TRIBUTE.

Interviewed this morning with regard to the future of the 5.5 Haiching, Mr. A. H. White, of the Dougins Steamship Company, said that as soon as the police had finished with the vessel the damage

promptly taken in hand,

DEBATED.

„LORD LLOYD ATTACKS

GOVERNMENT.

EARL GREY CONDEMNS LATE HIGH COMMISSIONER.

HAUL AT KIEL

CONSIGNMENT FOR CHINA SEIZED.

SIX MEN FACE TRIÁL,

Berlin, Dee,' 11.

The accidental smashing of a marked "Machinery" being placed on board a German steamer

case

piracies, Commodore R. A. S. HI SENSATIONAL AFFAIR. would be surveyed and repairs GOVERNMENT DEFEAT. nt Kiel, with China as its destina-

stated this morning that he was unaware that the decision of the authorities was being reconsidèr- ad.

Commodore Hill, as senior naval officer of this aren, is chief of the anti-piracy authorities, and would, of course, be the first to know of any change of plan in this direc- tion. As it is, the guards will be abolished as from April 1, 1930, unless some reason prompts the authorities to maintain them as necessity for the safety of passenger vessels.

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These guards generally consist of an officer's guard, which com- officer and 25 men. prises ane

They are employed 011 the been severely repulsed. The|Cañadium Pacific liners between Kwanged forces in the West | Hongkong and Shanghai, and on Hiver Sector have also been defeated.

The fighting Appears to have taken place to the south of Fah Yuan, and one report suggests that the Ironsides got within fifteen miles of Canton before the bitterest part of the fighting occured. If thiu is

the Cantonese must have retreated considerably after their success in the engagement of the previous night. This, of course, may have been n taetlen! manoeuvre,

Flerce Battle.

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Canton, Dec. 11. Another fierce battle between General Chang Fat-kwela Iran aldes and the Cantonese defenders

certain other smaller "constal Vessels. Such ̧n forte would, "of course, have a deterrent effect against piracy, as it in extremely unlikely that constal pirates would like to tackle such a formidable' proposition as the well-armed, disciplined and efficient Brivish| soldier.

must also be taken consideration, however, that the piracy of a big ship would be an expensive and difficult task, not likely to appeal to pirates. The risk, also, even without the guards, would be tremendous, ·

New York, Dec. 11. Mr. White pointed out that, 80 Another sensational gaol out- far na could be seen at present, the superstructure and break has occurred at the Au-only burn State Prison. This is the bridge would need to be rebuilt, whilst other damage Incidental to second attempt of the kind the are would require to be re- within six months, the first oc-paired. The engines and after- curring in July last when after part were undamaged, said Mr. an exciting affray, the muting White, who expressed the hope was quelled, after four warders

SETTLEMENT.

CHINESE IN SHANGHAI ALARMED.

FEW SHOTS FIRED FOLLOWING CHAFEI TROUBLE.

SITUATION EASIER?

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tion, has revealed an extensive plot London, Dec. 11.

Shanghai, Doc. 12. for the smuggling of arms and The overwhelming Conserva-

While it is reported that ammunition from Germany to tive strength in the House of

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is satisfied that the Government's Lords was again illustrated to Chinn. day when the Government was Six men have been placed under position has definitely im defeated, the Upper House arrest in connexion with the

affair, four of them, being well-proved, there Carrying by forty-six votes to

former officers in the German Army. Nanking regime in many, thirteen,.n motion by Lord Satis-known merchants, and two of them evidence of intrigue against the bury, regretting the precipita-

The trial of the defendants com-quarters, and there is had been shot down and killedtion with which the Government menced today, but the judge decided apparent justification for becom and two convicts had been killed

launched a new policy in Egypt that the case should be heard in ing less apprehensive at the and others wounded.

and the risk it entailed to the security of Imperial communica- Lions.

The brief reports of the new outbreak to hand reveal that the convicts are in complete control: of the prison. They are holding the Governor of the Prison as a hostage for their freedom. Police, frémen and troops are being rushed to the scene.

Twelve Dend?

Later.

The mutiny at Auburn State into Prison has been quelled after a

desperate struggle. It is uño cially stated that twelve of the convicts were shot dead by the police und troops, six of them be- ing killed, when troops opened fire upon them with machine-gullo,

This estimate of the' casualties has not been offeinily confirmed.

With regard to an order to the effect that British soldiers guard ing such versele must fight to the fast, it was pointed out this morning that such an order is general one, and always

ap-

thorities says that three convicts A statement by the Auburn nu- have been killed and that one ward-

ing the outbreak, which was one of the most desperate for many years.

took place during the night, plicable. In fact, the order itself er was shot and three wounded dur directly north of Canton, an the પ્રેમ a standing one, as it" is other side of the White Cloud soldier'a duty, as hid down by Mountains, probably within about regulations and reluded in the 15 miles of the city.

oath of allegiance, to defend his command at all hazards.

The Cantonese claim the victory and have an official communique on the subject, the translation of which runs as follows:

"Vletory Report No. 1.". Report received from tie North River Headquarters at .8.00 ...

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HEATED DISCUSSION IN CHAMBER.

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M. TARDIEU'S CHALLENGE TO THE LEFT.

Paris, Dec. 31.

"Our tréups scored a great victory. Captured 6,000 enemy

A heated scene occured to-day rifles, killed over 3,000 of the during the debate in the Chamber; enemy and took

2,000 the War Ministry Estimates.

M. Tardieu, the Prime Minister, prisoners. The enemy

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roundly denounced The Left Op- making a hasty retreat,

position, declaring that they were! "Political Tutelage Office. merely splitting hairs and adding:

"8th Army Route Head-

"If you want a battle, we accept quarters." On the subsequent division, That an important engagement which the Premier said he made a did take place during the night is test of confidence, the Government certain, and it is rumoured that bind a majority of only thirty-two. further fighting is going on.

It is not, howover, possible to ascortain precisely the situation of the opposing troops at the moment,'or ló obtain exact con- firmation of the extent of the victory claimed by the Cantonese. Practically every motor vehicle on the streets of Canton (excep}) those privately owned) have been commandeered.

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BUILDING A TARIFF WALL

MORE INCREASES BY THE AUSTRALIANS.

Canberra, Dec. 11:

Head Warder Shof,

It appears that d' gang of long- term convicts suddenly mutinied, as the result of a long pre-arranged plot, shot the head-warder, and well- armed, gained complete control of the prison.

SEDITIOUS PAMPHLÉTS

SEIZED.

Documents Dealing With Canton Situation.

ONE ARREST MADE.

A large quantity of acdi- tious pamphlets relating, it is understood, do the present political situation at Canton,. has been seized by the police authorities within the past few days, including some that were found thrown" from an upper floor of China Building into Queen's Road, and were picked up by the police yester day morning.

An arrest, 3 is alaled, has been effected" in Connexion 2 with one of these seizures, the prisoner being held pending the translation of the docu- ments by the Secretariat of Chinese Affairs.

Owing to the conditions in Canton, giving rise to fears of possible, local repercussions, the movements of certain Chinese politicians are being. kept under surveillance, "A large number of men busing heen detailed for duty at the Canton steamer wharved! for this purpose.

They seized the Governor. and JOBBENTRER DEN GUINEANTZAAKUNNAØRGICAL Haven warders and announced that they would be held as hostages, The prisoners threatened to mur- der all eight of them if they were not granted their freedom.

Wires Cut.

The prison telephone wires had been cut so it was impossible for the prison officials to communicate with the outside world.

that the ship would agüin be rus- ning in about a month's time.

Until a urvey was made, suid Mr. White, the damage done, as represented in money, would not he known exactly

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The feature of the debate was a contribution by Lord Lloyd, the former, High Commissioner in Egypt, who was invited to resign by the Labour Govern- ment. Lord Lloyd condemned the polley of the Government in handing over British and for eign interests to an immature Egyptian political system.

Lord Parmoor, for the Govern- ment declared that Britain had made proposals regarding the pro- tection of foreigners, and if Egyp tian obligations in this direction were not fulfilled it was incumbent upon Britain to see that the régulā-- tions were properly carried out. He pointed out that aggressivo intervention of foreign Powers, was ruled out by the British undertak ing to defend the country against such an event.

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camera.

They are charged with attempt- ing to smuggle eight million rounds. of ammunition to Chinn in viola- tion of the law prohibiting the ex- port of war matorial."

It appears that the cases of am- munition involved came from the

stores and they old Reichswahr were supposed to have been scrap- ped. The defendants are alleged to | have procured the cases, marked them "machinery" and placed them aboard a steamer at Kiel.

The plot was discovered; as stated, by the breaking of one of the casca, revealing the contents.-Rei- fer.

ENFIELD BUS HITS TRAMCAR.

FIVĖ KILLED AND TWENTY INJURED:

London, Dec. 11 Five persons vero killed and twenty Injured In a collision be- tween a tramcar and an omnibus at Enfield to-day,

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present time. In Shanghai,' tension is by no means relaxed... Indeed, after the excitement in Chapel yesterday the tendency, to alarm among the populace has increased.

Lurid reports were in circu- lation yesterday regarding the happenings at Chapel, including- n rumour that Kuominchan adherents intended to make the, North. Station of the Nanking. Shanghai Railway the target for an attack.

A general influx of Chinesa re aldents from the native 'elty into the Settlement ensued, but beyond a few shots, attended by consider able excitement, no real trouble oc curred in the International Settle mont.

Incident in Frenchtown.

In the French Concession, how- ever, forty Chinese workers at- tempted to demonstrate, shouting Communistic slogans and distribu- ting pamphleta.

Nine of the ringleaders were ar rested, the remainder succeeding In making good their escape,

The St. Francs Xavier's soccer The crush was terrific and both team was temporarily isolated in vehicles were overturned and the Chapel district during the wrecked.-Reuter

height of the disturbances, owing to the strict enforcement of martial

Later.

The collision is attributed to the | law, bus having swerved to avoid a cyclist.

All those killed were passengers in the bus-Renter.

The timely assistance of the Municipal Police enabled a rescue" to be effected.

It la alleged that incriminating documents were found at Col. LI residence during the raid.Our - Own Correspondent.,

Egypt. Rescued. Initiating the debate, Lord Sulis. bury, aqid that British policy in Egypt and retrieved that country from bankruptcy and had restored order and prosperity. The Sudan had been rescued from a hopeless relapse into barbarism.

Within a month of coming into offer the present Government had, in appearance at least, made a radical change in the line of the

The framear, after swaying, policy hitherto adopted.

Lord Lloyd, formerly High Com-turned turtle an a result of the

Colonel Arrested, passengers missioner in Egypt, suggested that terrific crash. The

were imprisoned amid piles of The Lunghwa gendarmerie have the draft, treaty involved and serious changes in polley.

broken glass. Some were severely arrested Colonel Li Ying-shin, the cut.

Volun commander of the Native Military Aspects.

The bus, which was a single-teers, and have framed charges decker, had the whole of its side against him alleging implication in At a meeting of the Shipping

He criticised the military aspects ripped away,

the recent Communistic uprising in Sub-Committee of the Hongkong of the draft treaty, particularly the

Nantao. General Chamber of Commerce provision whereby British troops held last evening, the following were to be moved out of Calro and

unanimously Eventually, however, State troop-resolution

Longitude 32. ers, police and National Guards carried:That the Shipping Sub-Alexandria to the desert, cast of

the Hongkong men in hundreds arrived at the Committee of

General Chamber of Commerce re-

He was. confident that the only prison equipped with all the pano-quests that there be entered in the place from which the canal could ply of war.

minutes an expression of its deep be economically and adequately de- regrot at the loss of life and the fended was from Cairo or a place

MARKETING SCHEME AND extensive damage sustained in within striking distance of it.

British the piracy of the ga. Halching on

troops had for some

INDUSTRIAL BOARD. Sunday, the 8th December, 1929, years ceased to be in army of oc- Sing Sing Plot Revealed

and expresses its admiration of cupation, but they were a guarantee

London, Dec. 11, It was only a month ago that the the gallant defence made by the of safety. Never once during his

four years of office had a British The House of Commons to-day officials of Sing Sing Prison, the personnel of the ship." most famous gaol in the United

In its message it the Comman soldier been used to maintain order: formally adopted the first reading States. announced that a plot for der-in-Chief of the China Station, He also criticised the removal of of the Coal Mines Bill, introduced ren of Nanking, arrived In Shang-- Sir Kingsley Wood asked if the the wholesale escape of the gaol's the Admiralty express admiration effective European control of the by Mr. William Graham, the Pre hal safely on Monday. 2,000 inhabitants had been dis- at the gallantry the captain, Police Force and the withdrawal of sident of the Board of Trade, which

a salutary effect and if the posi facilitating production, supply, and covered and the ringleaders placed officers and crew of the Hatching British judges in the Courts of is to "provide for regulating and presence of British forces had had

in successfully overcoming the at-

sale of coal by the coal-owners; for tion was improving..... tempted piracy, and further state.

Government Determined. the temorary amendment of Section that "the timely action of the

Three of the Coal Mines Act of destroyers Sterling and Sirdar ia Lord Parmoor, replying on be 1908, for bie constitution and func. alsù most antiofactory."

half of the Government, said the tions, of a Coal Mines National in return of Egyptian troops to the dustrial Board; and matters con- Sudan had the full approval of the nected with these, purposes."Reu Government. It would make no alter.

The outbreak was suppressed after four hours of desperate fight |ing-Reuter'a American Service.

In solitary confinement,

With the outbreaks at Auburn, Gunboats Move,

Further alterations in the Au Dannemora, and Canon City, Color- stralian tariffs are hounced by ads, still fresh in their minds, affi- Some of the Northern'gunboats the new Labour Trofurer,

cials had been keeping a close watch which have been lying off the The changes invote. Increased during the previous week on a num- Shek Wal Tong Railway Station duties of certain claefes of electri-ber of unruly prisoners, having got for the past few days, shifted this cal goods, and on or hata, oils, wind of a during scheme for smug- morning and moved down river to paints, chinaware, an-motor acces-ling wespons into the prison, short the Macao Fort Anchorage.

It is reported that the Kwangsloty of fineplice per pound troops may make a drive from the has been imposed on wool-tops, westerly direction aiming at the which hitherto have been duty

Canton, Shamshul Railway, whilst the Ironsides make an attempt to get through, to the Canton- Kowloon Railway, from the North. Here in the City everything is very quiet; at night not a soul le to be seen in the streets, · Large numbers of people are leaving for Hongkong and all river steamers leaving for Hongkong are abso- lutely crowded..

free.-Reuter,

FORMERITSARIST OFFICIAL DEAD.

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FOUND ASYLUM WHERE ONCE

HE HELD CONTROL.

Retsingfors, Dec. 11.

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with the Royal Packet death has occurred at the To-day is thatinations in the Netheria ninety of M. Nicolal Gerard, us Governor-General of Fin Red uprising wantón of 1927, land in the Tsarist regime.. when the Russian and Chinese When the Bolshevista took control Bolsheviks ruled the city for two of Russia and Finland assured or days. There had been rumours of independence, M. Gerard found asy. another Red uprising to mark the lug in Finland at the expense of the

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circulsing the lighting system, and opening the cells with false keys.

To-dny the ringleaders were re toved from their cells anti pisced in solitary confinement in the death house..

BRITAIN'S TRADE.

NOVEMBER IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

NEW CONSTITUTION FOR AUSTRIA.

SCHOBER BILL PUT INTO EFFECT.

Vienna, Dec. 11.. The Constitutional Reform Bill as approved by the Federal Council, came into force to-day,

President Mikina has requested the old Government under Herr Schober, to remain in office.

The President, under the new

·Consultation, assumes the supreme commiand, of the Federal Army Reutor:

London, Dec. 11. The Board of Trade returns for November show that the im- poris amounted to £109,218,000, an increase of £1,390,000 as compared with November of last year, and Mrs. J. Owen Hughes is to die. exports to £63,126,000, a decrease tribute the prizes at the Victoria of £642,000 as compared with the British School at 10.30 am on same period last year. Reuter. Thursday next.

Justice.

teration, whatever, in the Sudan set- tlement...

"As long as we maintain our oc- cupation of troops at Cafro," con- tinued Lord Farmoor, 'so, long will it be imposible to make any advance in giving Egypt the Independence sho desires.

"We want to find a system which, at the same time, will catablish the Independence of Egypt, and secure the separate intareste of Great Bri- tain." The Government was going. to preserve the polley indicated in Lord Milner's report as long as they were in power.

LABOUR'S FIRST COAL MINES BILL.

VICTORIA TURNS LABOUR.

NO-CONFIDENCE VOTÉ 18

ADOPTED.

Melbourne, Dec. 11,"

Commons Statement.

London, Dec. 11 In the House of Commons, Mr. Arthur Henderson said he had no information regarding the situation In China in addition to that out- lined in his reply of Monday, ex- cept that the majority of the Bri tish and American women and child-

Mr. Henderson said that he had" no evidence on which to base such a conclusion. He added that a note from the commander on Mon day said that things were much quieter-Beuter.

Nanking Announcement.

"Dr. C. T. Wang has issued state- ments addressed" to foreign au- thorities, assuring the fall protec tion of foreign lives and property in Nanking and requesting foreig- ners to disregard the sensational runours created by the enemies of the regime. It appears that Nank- ing was reassured Tollowing the an=" nouncements that General Chen Tiao-yun and General Ho Chien At the first sitting of the Par-would remain loyal to Marshal liament of the State of Victoria Chiang Kai-shek and would not since the General Election, a La take the alde of the rebels und bour motion of no confidence in Tang Beng-chi Real Independence.

the Nationist Ministry was adopt Round Table Confer ́ed by thirty votes to eleven, Germa They were determined to meet The Premier, Sir William Mc- In some quarters. I as fairly and large-heartedly as Pherson, in consequence, has ten- that certain military possible the vital points on which dered his resignations suggested a round table Egyptians insisted in, order that

The Governor of the States has at Peking to disguise. they might have, in Lord Milner's words, real national Independence, asked the Labour leader, Mr. which provide the ezt He was instructed that unless pro- Hogan, to donna Ministry-Reus of the present turmoil.

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