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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY,

DECEMBER

THE

HONGKONG

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...AND

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الان

EUROPE

After dinner dancing every Tuesday, Thursday

and Saturday.

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Prietress.

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AT THE

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ATTEMPT ON TANG JAPANESE NAVAL

DELEGATES.

SENG-CHI

SHOT IN LEG DURING TROOP GREETED ON THEIR ARRIVAL

REVIEW

UNKNOWN ATTACKER.

Shanghai, Dec. 27.

A sensational attempt on the life of the Commander-in-chief of the Henan rebels, General Tang Seng-chi, at Hanchang on the 26th instant, is reported in dispatches from Chengchow.

IN ENGLAND.

PEACEFUL POLICY.

London, Dec. 27. The Japanose delegation to the London Naval Conference, headed by the ex-Premier, Mr. Wakatsuki, arrived at Southampton from New York to-day aboard the 8.8. Olym pic, which flew the Japanese flag at the foremust. The delegation was greeted by the Mayor...

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Interviewed by Reuter, Mr. Wa It is understood that General katsuki said they had come to Lon- Tang Seng-chi was in the com-don with great hope. Their conversa pany of other military officersons with the American authorities reviewing his own troops at the Eastern Gate of Hsuchang, when an unknown assailant fired upon him at close range from among a crowd of spectators which had gathered to see the review of the troops.

The assailant fired three shots, one of which wounded General Tang Seng-chi in the leg.

during their passage through the United States had proved most pro- table, and he believed that in the interval before the assembling of the Conference, he and his colleagues would have similar op portunities for a frank exchange of views with the British authorities,

Much had already been accom> plished in the preliminary British and American ambassadorial nego- tiations to clarify the respective positions of their three countries and the nature of the problems which they had to face in common.

Japan, said Mr. Wakatsuki, wish-

The guards on the parade ground immediately carried out an inten-ed to do her utmost to smooth the sive search for suspicious chiarne. iers in the crowd; arresting number of suspects.

path of progress at the Conference. She ardently desired that not only na limitation of naval armaments bnt an actual reduction should be effected.

One of the suspects gave the Japan would be satished with an name of Yu Yin-ching, and said welaferior strength to Britain and the was formerly a corporal of the United States. All she asked was Honan Army. 11. I strongly security for her Empire; she never suspected that he was one of the thought of aggression.

Mr. Wakatsuki was confident! ring-lenders of the conspiracy. General Tang entered hospital the that Japan's pacific polley would en- same afternoon for medical trent-ublé her to co-operate freely and effectively with the other Powers ment.

in the attainment of the noble objce- From Sinyangchow, it is report- tives of the Conference. He be- ed that rebel Commanders, under lieved that by inspiring all nations General Tang Seng-chi are enllat-with fresh confidence and goodwill, ing hundreds of bandits and riff-the Conference would reinforce the raft of all description in Western Pnet of Paris.--Reuter, Honan, and that many of the Chinese cities in that part of the Province have been looted,

Chengchow Explosion.

Seven couches were completely wrecked and ten Chinese soldiers, of a Nanking Division were either killed or seriously wounded in an alarming explosion which occurred near Chengchow yesterday.

Tokyo, Dec 27.

The Cabinet has decided to ap- point Mr. Matsuzo Nagai, Ant- bassador to Belgium, as an addi-. Ilonál dolejate to the London! Naval Conference.-Reuter.

SOVIET REPEATS UNDERTAKING.

· (Continued. frùm Page 1,)

According to the meagre in- formation available, it appears that General WelYi-shan, ..., a Nanking Divisional Commander, 16 of the Treaty signed on 8th. was dispatching troops to Cheng-August 1924, as having full force chow. The troop train consisted and effect as between themselves. of ten conches carrying, at the same and the Soviet Government. iime, a large consignment of armis and ammunition. When approach-. ing Chengchow, the ammunition exploded, wrecking. seven conches.

* GARRISON NEWS.

MILITARY DANCES LAST' NIGHT

Two military dances were held last night, and, though it seemed unfortunate for the dates to clash, both were well attended and thoroughly enjoyed

.

Domtalons Position,

ti

PART TALKING

WITH SOUND ACCOMPANIMENT

Samuel Goldwyn

VILMA

BANKY

in

THIS IS HEAVEN

with James Hall

AT THE

An ALFRED SANTELL

production

The romance of an adorable flapjack- filpper who found love and furury, in New York. The bustle and excitement of Ellis Island; the movement and rest of city life; the galety and heart-throb of young love; the spectacle of moneyed society at play--and screandom's most beautiful actress at her supreme best,

See It and Live

Grand Adventure!

QUEEN'S

UNIDO

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At^‍2.30, 5:10. 7.15 & 9.20

JUNIOR CARLTON CLUB | club only on special pécasions.

CHANGES.

In a Note verbale, communicated to the British Foreign Secretary, the Soviet Ambassador says (lint, that Soviet Government, in giving the_undertaking contained in Article 16 of the Treaty of 1924, and confirmed by the foregoing: notes, have considered that under- taking as extending also. to the Dominions of Canada, the Com-1

Australia, New Government, as indicated in the monwealth of Zealand, the Union of South Africa, verbal note, is being communicated the Irish Free State and New foundland.

to His Majesty's Governments in the Canada, Australia, New Zealand; Government of any Dominion shall The Carnival Dance at the Mili- have regulated their relations with South Africa, Irish Free State and tary Hospital was a very pleasant the Soviet Government in a much Newfoundland. one. A large hospital ward had manner as the circumstances of the At, the instance of all these been converted into a veritable particular case may require, the Governments, he declares that each bower of decorations, many-Soviet Government will be ready- coloured lamps, and flowers and to repeat on a basis of reciprocity, of them will regard the under-In many respects one of the most ferns. Sitting-out room was pro- the undertaking above referred to, taking contained in Article 18 of vided on the verandahs adjoining in a separate exchange of Notes the Treaty of 1924, as having full the ward, and these also were with such Dominion. Lastefully decorated and illumina- ted. Control of the lights made

BH KPON Consequently,

料

NEW ANNEXE AND SQUASH, RACQUETS COURTS,

5.

Big changes in the Junior Carlton Club, which will make it

up-to-date clubs in London are in course of completion. force and effect as between them" One of these, the new annexe, selves and the Soviet Government. will enable membera to entertain Notes similar to the first two women guests on the club pre Mr. Henderson states in reply, were also exchanged in Moscow. miser at any time. In the past such popular Items as spot-walt- that the attitude of the Soviet British Wireless and Repler.

women have been admitted to the xes, and the like,

it a very simple matter to arrange

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The dance was attended nearly all the officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps, and the ladies of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service, and was a bright and merry affair.

A dance was given by the Royal "Army Pay Corps in the R.E. Theatre, Wellington Barracks, last night, and proved a great success. The theatre Wis de- corated with bunting and stream. ers, and went with a swing from the opening to the finish.

It was honoured with the pre- sence of the General Officer Com- manding the Troops In China (H.E. Major-General JW. Sandi- Innds), Colonel Brownrigg, (A.Q~ M.G., China. Command), Colonci Skinner, R.E., Colonel Láng, R.A.P.C and a large number of Pay Corps and other Staff Officers.

Refreshments were provided during an Interval, which was thoroughly welcome, us the work of the efficient M.Cs. had given few ladies or gentlemen much rest or, leisure previously,

An annual Carnival Dance will. be given by the Royal Engineers", Sargeants Mesa next Tuesday evening, commencing at 8.30 pm, and le bound to be well attended, and the R.E. Theatre; is aimost Certain to be tested to its fullest caracity. Admission.is by invita tion.

Mr. Henderson's Reply.

THE

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"TENDERLOIN

DOLORES COSTELLO and CONRAD NAGEL MELODRAMA OF THE UNDER WORLD

WORLD

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 920.

The

annexe, which takes the form of a uniform addition to the club promales on the Eastern end, will also contain a swimming pool, a drawing-room, dining-room, and coffee-room, and above, these six bachelor fath for the use of mom- berg

Two squash, racqueta courte

original building, and have many have been built on the roof of the unusual features. One of their main attractions, is the lighting"; The roof is composed almost en- tirely of glass; and for the greater part of the day thers will be no need for artificial lighting to be employed 4

JOHN

GILBERT

GRIPPING

DESERT NIGHT

TALE OF LOVE AND REVENGE!

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