CHINESE TURMOIL

Southland Times, Issue 18965, 12 June 1923, Page 5

CHINESE TURMOIL

A SERIOUS SITUATION. (By Telegraph—Press Assn .—-Copyright.) PEKIN, June 10. The situation is regarded as serious. Wu-yen refused the offer of the Premiership, it is believed, owing to high pressure from Tsa-o-kun, who wishes to oust Li-yuan-hung from the Presidency. The police and gendarmerie have struck allegedly owing to non-payment of wages, but in some quarters this is believed to be part of a plan whereby troops will be brought into the city ostensibly to preserve order, but really to compel the President to resign. A later message states that the President has arranged for payment in a month of the salaries of the police, who have resumed duty.

AEROPLANE BARGIANS. The gigantic aeroplane sale begins Thursday, June 14, when the whole of the extensive stocks of over £75,000 worth will be piled out at greatly reduced prices. This will be the largest sale of drapery, clothing, furnishings and wearing apparel of every description ever held in the Province. The wonderful bargains .and offerings will eclipse all previous efforts. As true and honest a description of goods advertised will be given as humanely possible. Mail orders are filled in rotation. Country customers can place their orders with confidence. We are alive to your interests. Special prices will be charged on goods made in our high-grade tailoring workrooms, suits, costumes, dresses, and millinery, also on goods made in our shirt, blouse, apron, pyjama and underwear factory. It will be to your advantage to visit this sale. Every one of our 130 assistants will gladly show you round. This big display and the wonderful offerings are worth coming many miles to see. Terms of sale cash, our guarantee of satisfaction goes with every purchase. If goods are returned in perfect condition, we will exchange or refund every penny of the purchase money. The window displays will give an indication of the immense stocks on sale. They will be lighted up each evening. The aeroplane will be dropping thousands of bargains. We strongly advise you to shop early and avoid the rush at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill and Gore. See full page advertisement for a few of the many attractive offerings.—(Advt).