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UPSET FOR NAVAL CONFERENCE.

FRENCH GOVERNMENT

DEFEATED,

CHAUTEMPS MEETS CHAMBER AND RESIGNS.

ANOTHER DEADLOCK,

FOUNDED 1881

NO.

*** =AN WX+}_XFWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1930. HAE SINDER GOFT 16 CENTE

FRESH REVOLT IN MR. BRENAN POINTS

INDO-CHINA.

PER ANNUM-

LATEST THREAT TO NANKING.

HONGKONG ORDER

DOUBTS.

COMMONS AND LOCAL B.O.T. EXAMINATIONS.

RIGHTS OF CHINESE.

London, Feb. 25, The recent notification of the Hongkong Government permitting Chinese nationals to sit in Hong- king for the Board of Trade ex- aminations for masters, first mates

{und chief engineers on the same conditions as British nationals, was again the subject of questions in the House of Commons to-day.

London, Feb. 25. Consternation has been caus- Mr. William Graham, the Presi- ed in Naval Conference circles dent of the Board of Trade, referred by, the news flashed from Paris the first questioner do the reply that the new French Govern- given by Dr. Drummond Shield ment, under the leadership of tw days ago, in which he pointed M. Chautemps, has been defeat-out that Chinese would not be ed in the Chamber and will resign forthwith. nouncement

totally expected as a previous message stated that the Socialist Group in the Chamber, numbering a hundred, had decided to vote for the Government in the debate.

Was

The

given certificates of competency but fa letter, signed by the Chief Ex- aminer, certifying that the ex- un-amination had een passed.

Commander Kenworthy asked if these Chinese receiving such letters would be entitled to serve 39 officers in British ships, and Mr. Graham said he would like notice. of the question, though he under-

tution.

MAGISTRATE. KILLED NEAR COAM.

AEROPLANES USED TO BOMB

INSURGENTS.

SUSTAINED FIGHTING.

A recrudescence of native' disturbances occurred in Indo- China last week, fighting taking place between troops and armed civilians, the French authorities finding it necessary to employ aeroplanes against the insur- gents before the new outbreak was quelled.

M. Chautemps opened the de-stood that such was not the in-Magistrate of the district of Vinh Inte to-night by reading the Government's declaration of policy Mr. Wardlaw-Milne

THE "WAY.

IMPRESSIVE SPEECH ON THE

FUTURE OF CHINA.

OBLIGATIONS TO THE FOREIGNER,

THE NEW OUTLOOK.

[Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, Feb. 26. Consul-General in Canton, and Mr. J. F. Brenan; fornier British now British Consul General in Shanghai, made his first public trance since his unpointment at a largely attended luncheon of the Union Club eesterday:

He emphasized Britain's friend. ship for the people of China. The details are given in Arenir What he feared most in the de Tonkin, a journal devoted to present situation was that owing French colonial interests, and to political clamour, the pace though exact figures of casualties might be forced and become too are not given, it is stated that last to be compatible with the they were heavy on both sides. safety of the vast interests both The fresh outbreak originated of the Chinese and of foreigners. who are interested in the prosperi- on Feb. 15, when the native He strongly urged those Chinese

Bao, Haiduong province, was in-ty of Shanghai to utilise their in which he affirmed adherence to ther it was not a fact that Indians revolutionists to hold a meeting in who desired. too quick a change.

asked whe- formed of the intention of the influence to moderate the hotheads the programme outlined at the born in India could receive certi- the village of Coam, for the avow-

In the past, he pointed out, the London Conference, and promisedficates like other British subjects.ed purpose of starting an uprising tendency of the Chinese owners of to endeavour to prepare for the Mr. Graham promised to enquire. in that part of the country,

property and the Chinese wealthy success of the negotiations, with- Sir Laming Worthington-Evans,

classes had been to rely on foreign out compomising national security. ex-Secretary of State for War.

Rebel's Initial Success. protection. but the time was asked what was the use of the let A Close Verdict.

Comprehending the urgeney of Mr. Graham said that un- the message, he sent all available ter. The Chamber was not satisfied doubtedly it qualified the holder in troops to Coam, while he himself

ANDREQUIRE some capacity, but he was unable rushed to an adjacent district seek- to indicate the precise way withouting reinforcements. On his way

back to Vinh Bao with reinforce ments, he found his way barred by a large force of rebels, who attack- ed with rifle-fire and grenades.

Sustained fighting ensued, but eventually the loyal forces compelled to retreat, leaving Vinh Bao in the possession of the re- volutionaries, who then entrenched themselves in the Magistracy. The Magistrate himself was killed.

with the statement of policy and the division was against the Government. The first figures an- nounced declared the Government to ho defeated by 282 votes to 271. a margin of eleven. Subsequent- ly these were revised, the later figures showing 292 against the Government and 277 for.

Immediately after the vote M. Chautema went to the Elysee and submitted to President Doumorgue, the resignation of the Cabinet, which is the shortest-lived one in the history of the Third Republic.

"Vive Tardieu!”

notice. Reuter,

SEQUEL TO JUNK FIRE.

DANGEROUS GOODS LAW SHOULD BE ENFORCED.

A strong recommendation that the precautions for junk masters

when carrying

dangerous goods should be strictly observed was made by Mr. J. Fraser, District The announcement of the figures Officer North, when he held an en in the Chamber was greeted with quirs at Gin Drinker's Bay yester shouts of "Vive' Tardieu!" and day in connexion with a fire on similar cries were raised by the board the junk, T1055H, which huge crowd awaiting the result ongecurred in Gin Drinker's Bay at the Quai D'Orsay,

1.30 am. on February 22, when the junk was, carrying kerosene and Kasolene.

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were

Checked By Native Troops. Elated with their initial success, the rebels sought to improve their position by carrying the fighting into the neighbouring district. They began a march on the chief town of the district, but, at daybreak, they were met by a large force of native troops which had been hastily assembled by the Commis-- sioner of Police. M. Rigail.

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The division proves that there is no majority for a purely Left Gov- ernment in the present Chamber.

Mr. Fraser found that there was It is generally agreed that the only insufficient evidence to show the really strong Government capable cause of fire, and there was of formation will be a Coalition evidence to show that it was the re-way, falling back on the Magis- Government, without Extreme sult of a criminal act. The precau- Rights or Socialists. It is doubtful, tions taken against the fire, how however, whether the Radicals ever, appeared to have been entirely would co-operate. Another alter-insufficient. He strongly recom- native would be a second Tardieu mended that precautions for junk Cabinet.

London's Problem.

Meanwhile, on the assumption that the new French delegaţion would reach London to-morrow, a meeting of heads of naval delega- tions had been arranged for Thurs- day morning. Signor Grandi and Admiral Sir Janni, who paid a short visit to Rome during the con ference adjournment, returned to London to-night.

masters when carrying dangerous Koods should be strictly observed.

BANDITS' RAID ON MISSIONS.

CHURCH SET ON FIRE AT LAOHINGROW,

Hankow, Feb. 25. Bandits have raided Missions

For the second time, fighting on fairly large scale took place. The revolutionaries gradually gave

tracy of Vinh Bao, being forced stronghold was taken by the Gov- to retreat further when this ernment troops, after a terrific enslaught. duced through

Their strength considerably re- casualties, the rebels retreated to the village of Coam which they prepared for a siege. Not knowing the state of the enemy defences, the Govern- ment troops did not risk another encounter, but while keeping a watchful eye on the situation, teic graphed to the Government Hanoi for further instructions.

Heavily Bombed,

at

five military bombing planes made In the afternoon a squadron of at Tsenchinghu and Lachingkow, their appearance over the village.

on the south bank of the

The Expert Committee which has been considering the question of special ships, has reached an agree ment on practically all points, and is drafting a report for submission the postal route of the Shazi.

Han

River. 120 miles from Hankow, on of shots and the airmen responded They were greeted with a fusilade

with bombs and machine-gun fire. A group of over 50 rebels who broke from under cover. sprayed with machine-gun fire.

Two columns of regulars later took over the occupation of Coam, without further opposition.

to the First Committee.

Father Felix and the Sistera from With reference

the Belgian Mission with to the vari-

drew to Shasi, and almost im ous rumours and suggestions which have gained currency dur mediately afterwards the bandils ing the last few days it is authori- arrived and looted the Mission. tatively stated that the delegates Oil was poured over the Laohing generally continue confident that how Church and Mission, and then Five-Power Agreemont will the bandits set light to the build- finally emerge from the Con-ings. The priests ference and that nothing more fled.

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OPPOSITION TO COAL MINES BILL.

Liberals to Movë`New Amendments.

THREAT TO THE GOVT.

London, Feb. 25: The Government's position is likely to be threatened on Thursday, when, following abortive meetings between Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal leader, and Mr.. William Gra- ham, the President of the Board of Trade, the Liberals propose to move amendments to the Coal Bill, in the Com- mittee stage.

The amendments aim at mak- scheme ing the marketing wholly voluntary.

mean-

The Conservatives while are actively lobbying against the Bill, and a three- line Conservative whip has been issued for Thursday.

The opponents of the Bill are therefore at present confi- dent that they will do better even than on the second read- ing, when the Government majority fell to eight votea.-- Reuter.

approaching when the boot would be on the other leg.

Foreigners, therefore, were look ing to the Chinese to uphold law and order and decent Government in the interests of both. The sion in responsible circles. speech caused a profound

KWANGSI CLIQUE NOW JOIN ALLIANCE.

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FURTHER DENUNCIATION OF CHIANG KAI-SHEK.

BIG WAR EXPECTED

Shanghai, Feb. 25.

military

A grand alliance between the Honan, Chihli and the former lenders of Shansi, Kwangsi Party leaders, in an attempt to overthrow the Nan- King regime, has been announced in a long proclamation issued by Generals Li Chung-yen, Wang Shao-hung, Pei Chung-hsi, Chang Fat-kwei, (Commanding the Ironsides) and Hu Chung-tu.

British and Best

THE CONQUEST OF OUTLOOK FOR THE

- KINCHINJUNGA.

SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION' SET OUT.

NO EARLIER SUCCESS.

Venice, Feb. 25.

A scientific expedition, led by Professor Dyhren Furth; of Ger many, departed in the s.s. Ganges for Bombay to-day, preparatory to na attempt to climb Kanchen- junga: mountain in the Himalayas.

Kanchenjunga is 28,160 feet high, being the second highest peak in the world.

The party

includes

CHAMPIONS.

APOLLO REMAINS THE FAVOURITE.

PROSPECTS OF HOT RACE FOR HONOURS.

"RINGTAIL'S" CHOICES.

Chief interest in the Races to- day centres on the Champions, an event which, as a result, of Schneider, the famous Tyrolese what more open than seemed

Erwin yesterday's happenings, is some-? and Asiastic mountaince: Enrico likely before Sitting Bull und Gaspari, the Italian Alpinist, F.S. Diana Bay revealed high-class Smythe, an Englishman,

form by breaking records, the The expedition has been preformer over a mile and three-. paring for twenty years!

where the

chenjunga took place in 1905, Derby distance. Nevertheless," Previous attempts to scale Kan- quarters and the latter over the when a party met with disaster, in the shorter distance for the yesterday simultaneously at Tien- were compelled to return owing to favoured.

The announcement was made and in 1929, when the climbers Champions, Apollo is generally. tsin and here in Shanghai. It is bad weather after climbing 24,600 Should Apollo and considered to be the prelude to feet.

Diána Bay and is likely

both be saddled for the big event, significant political consequences The mountain is best seen from

to precipitate the the Indian hill station of Darjeel-racegoers will be treated to a fast and exciting contest. Several of view of this war between Marshal Yen Hsi- ing. shan and Chiang Kai-shek.

stupendous mountain, dominating

the best of our long-distance' stay--'- The Kwangsi

all intervening ranges and risingers will be seen in this event, and leaders

from regions of tropical under- if Sitting Bull also goes to the nounce Chiang Kai-shek for alleged high-handed action in showa, is one of the grandest in shall see one of the finest races growth to the altitude of eternal post, I should imagine that we forcing the election. of his the world.-Reuter.

ever witnessed at the Valley. supporters at the Third Kuo- mintang Plenary Session, it being pointed out that practically all the high portfolios of the National Government are occupied by followers of the Chiang Kal- shek Party.

Kuomintang Integrity.

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The declaration adds that for the welfare of the country, the integrity of the Kuomintang Party should be preserved and the appointment of delegates at such an important Party congress as the Third Plenary Session should be beyond reproach.

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.

LABOUR M. P. AS LORD HIGH COMMISSIONER.

Good Prospects.

Good fields should be the order of the day, and keen finishes will in all probability be apen in every

event.

There are three handicap events on the card, and some prominent ponies will also be seen in these.

Another attractive event is the London, Feb. 25.

Ladies Purse, for which there la His Majesty the King has ap-always keen rivalry. It should proved of the appolatment of Mr. produce an excellent race. James Brows, Labour M.: P. for South Ayrshire, as Lord High Com-

My selections for to-day are as missioner of the General Assembly follows:* of the Church of Scotland, in

1st Race, The Kwangsi leaders recall the succession to H.R.H. the Duke of

York-Reuter. alleged improper manner in which

The Tiger. (Mr. Brown is the Secretary of the Marshal Chiang has chosen his Ayshire Miners Union and wns friends to serve at the Plenary formerly Secretary of the Scottish session, the action being consi-Minere National Union. He WILS dered to be a direct transgression educated at Annbank Public School, of Kuomintang principles. The contested North Ayrshire in 1910, Kwangsi,Party support the recent and in 1924 held the office to which cables by Marshal Yen Hsi-shan he has now again been appointed by demending the Immediate resigna- the King.)

tion of Marshal Chiang and a thorough reorganisation of the

1

2. Four Clubs.

Piccallili.

3.

2nd Race.

1.

Boxing Eve.

2

Winsome Stag.

3.

King's Courier.

3rd Race,

1. Tonbridge.

2. Done Again.

3.

4th Race.

SUNKEN ROCKS TO BE BLASTED.

political machinery at Nanking. WEST RIVER RAPIDS.

Marshal Feng Ready.

.

of Further evidences

# big movement in China to overthrow the Nanking. Government come to hand from Taiyuanfu, messages

- Canton, Feb. 25. stating not only that Marshal An item which will prove of in- Feng Yu-hsiang has promised to terest to all those connected with give full support to the Shansi West River shipping is the pro- troops, but that he is ready to posal of General Tang Yin-wah, direct operations by embarking for Commissioner of Reconstruction the Honan front same time next of the Provincial Government of week.

On an invitation from Marshal Yen, Marshal Feng is leaving Kien An village for Taiyuanfu to hold a big military conference with the former.

or two

ANTANA KANKAANTALI KITANDANINES CON (CAF RASKAUSADERZAZATI DI BRATI KO NAF 1ST SIZ

of

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Kwangtung, to clear the Kam Chuk Rapids by blasting the sunken rocks in the river bed.

The picturesque Kam Chuck" rapids have proved a source danger to shipping on many Yen's Intentions.

|casions, especially during the dry season when the river falls very impres-nounce his declaration of waf

Marshal Yen is expected to an-low-Our Own Correspondent,

against Nanking in one days, and this will most likely synchronise with hiä order for å general attack on the Honnin Nationalists. It is the intention of Marshal Yen. to mobilise all Kuominchun and Honun troops along the Peking-Hankow Railway as vanguards to occupy the Lung- Hai Railway, while the Shanghai forces will form the main body of reserves to attack the Tientsin- Pukow Raliway.

THE KUOMINTANG.

BANNED IN MALAYA BY SIR C. CLEMENTI.

All Eyes on Chiang.

STOP PRESS-

TANDA COLLIDES WITH JAPANESE BOAT.

Singapore, Feb. 25, Sir Cecil Clementi K.C.M.G., Government's Counter-Moves.

Governor of the Straits Settle-

As we go to press, news reaches us ments, met members. of the

of a collision between the B.I. s.. had already

Other parts of Tonkin, up till Malayan Kuomintang to-day and

Tanda and the Nisshen Kisen the 18th, appeared to be free from declared that the organisation

Kaisha 8.8.. Sungshan Maru, which than passing references in casual Irish missionaries in the vicinity disturbances of the scale which would not be allowed to function

took place near Hongkong at about conversation have ever been are endangered-Reuter.

marked the beginning of the re- in Malayn. devoted to

All eyes are still on the Man-3 o'clock this morning. the suggestion of a

volt.

The Kuomintang has already churian leaders, and principally- No details of the damage, if any, Three-Power. Pact.

The aim of the revolutionists, as

been prohibited, but in recent pro: on General Chang Hsueh-liang. have been received. Both vessels NEW PERSIAN OPIUM understood by the Government secutions only light penalties have As Commanding Officer of all the were, due in port this morning.

was to secure a rallying point for been imposed.

Manchurian troops and Navy, but have not yet arrived, being LEGISLATION.

Sir Cecil Clement's declaration General Chang wields considerable held up now by dense fog, which the commencement of a country- wide revolt, but this hitherto has indicates a drastic tightening up influence in North China. Ac presumably was the cause of the been defeated by the energetic in polley. Our Oum Correspondent. Cording to Mukden messages, he collision. measures taken by the military au-

has received offers from Nenking thorities in conjunction with those

and Shansi enlisting his support

Inaccurate Reports.

As to the so-called Mediter- ranean Pact, it is pointed out that no specific, proposal of that-nature has been made by the French or by any other delegation, and that in no document produced during the conference and in no' official conversation which has taken place in connexion with the work of the conference has the subject been, formally raised.

TAX TO BE IMPOSED ON...

POPPY FIELDS.

Teheran, Feb, 25. The Government Economic

Committee has decided to cancel

of the Political Bureau and Its FALKIRK WIN AT LAST. in the coming war in China subsidiaries,

Yen-Bai, Hung-Hoa, Sontay, Hai-

the Opium Monopoly Law which leasness have been taken over by

Proper:

reactionary attitude towards Nan- Marshal Chiang, in the name of king.

1.

2.

3.

What's Yours.

King's Bounty. Wisdom Stag. Piccalili.

5th Race.

1. Duke of Chantilly.

2. Monterey Bay.

3. O-Moon.

6th Race.

1. Tango.

2. Peter Gurney.

3. Done Again or Osiris.

7th Race.

1. Little Thunder,

2.

The Jamaica.

3.

The Pheasant.

8th Nace.

Apollo..

2.

Sitting Bull or Diana Bay.

3. President Hali.

1.

9th 'Race.

Armony.

2. Piccy.

3. Zephyr.

10th Race.

1. Mist Éve. 2. Christmas Chimes. 3. One Third.

11th Race.

1. Shanghai Beau.

Snaefell,

2.

3, Sonny Boy.

jockeys up to and including yes- The standings of the owners and

terday are as follows:

Successful Owners,

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Mr. Ho Kom-tong

1st 2nd 3rd

5.1

A

buang and other towns which had BEAT LEITH AT FOURTH TIME the Central Government, has offer. On the same day when the Nan Mr. John Peck been displaying considerable rest-

OF ASKING.

ed the post of Assistant Generalis. king edict reached Mukden, Mosers, Hynes and Mackie 2 was instituted last year, and in European-troops, while Hanio, the

simo of all the Nationalist foreca General Chang received a cable Mr. Dynasty London, Feb. 25.1. There have been, of course, stend to levy a tax, from March seat of administration, is under

Meeting Leith Athletic for the to General Chang. An edict from from Shandi appointing him as Messrs. Sturt and Lobel vague references to a political back-21st, of £2 per 1,300 square yards martial law, with a curfew order fourth time in an effort to decide Nanking, apart from offering the Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Mr. Yam Man ... 1 ground, but, there has been no of opium-growing land,

the right to meet Partick Thistle Post to General Chang, informs the all Kuominchun and Shanal forces Mrs. K, E. Beith format proposal or discussion.

The Citadel has been reinforced in the next round of the Scottish Manchurian Government that Mar- now mobilising for war with Nan Mrs. Dyer and Beith with European troops, while a Cup, Falkirk has at last succeeded. shal Yen, who was Assistant Gen-king. 7

MCESTE. Lan and Lee... General Chang Haueh-liang's Mr, W. E. L. Shenton Mrar Dunbar 2017 Battalion of the Foreign Legion Another great fight ensued, Falkirk eralissimo, has been dismissed for

(Continued on Page 7 winning by the only goal scored showing disrespect and for decision is keenly awaited.

(Continued on Pada

It is anticipated that the re-

In any case, the question of a venue therefrom will be $1,000,

compared with £720,000 from the Monopoly Reuter.

Mediterranean Pact could only be 1000,

...(Continued on Page 7)

made effective after 8 p.m.