MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1928.
PEKING GIVEN UP.
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coup d'etat. His forces are be
GRAND PARADE.
lieved to be mostly in the vicinityeral Officer Commanding. South of Yangtsun.-Reuter.
Nationalist Report.
Shanghai, Yesterday. According to the Kuo Min news agency, Chiang Kai-shek has moved his headquarters from Shihkiachwang to Paotingfu and assumed personal direction of the offensive against Peking, with the asalstance, of Feng Yu-hsiang and Yon Hai-shan.
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At this stage, H.E. 'the Gen-
China Command, Major-General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., took charge. He gave the commanda "remove headdresses" and "three cheers for His Majesty the King," the latter being responded to lustily by the company of Guards, the spectators at the saluting point, and passing along to the multitude on all sides.
Hended by their pipers, the The report adds that Chiang Scots Guards then marched away, Kai-shek has ordered General down Yardley-street and Chater- Chu Pei-teh to launch an imme-road to Prince of Wales-gate at diate offensive against Tientsin. the Royal Naval Dockyard, -- The strength of the Nationalists on the Tientsin-Pukow, line is 80,000.
The Kuo Min says that special martial law is being enforced at Tientsin. Reuter,
CHANG TSO-LIN.
His Circular to Country Before Departure,
Peking, Saturday. Yesterday afternoon Chang Teo- lin gave an audience to the repre- sentatives of the Chamber of Com- merce and said that in view of the critical situation and for the wel- fare of the country, which he had at heart, he had withdrawn his troops from the various fronts for the sake of peace,
ter.
The Royal Air Force then car- ried out its part: Three aero- pynes, all Fairey 3D land ma- chines, dipped down in formation to give the aerial salute on flying past the Cenotaph. The officers in the three 'planes were, as follow!..
Centre (the leader); Flight Lt. W. D. Gairdner, D.F.C., R.A.F.; observer, Lt. J. de B. Walles, R.N.
THE CHINA MAIL,
U.S. SHIPBUILDING.
LOANS. FOR SIX NEW AMERICAN VESSELS,
THE JONES-WHITE LAW.
Washington, Yesterday. The Oceanic, Oregon Oriental, and American Hawaiian Lines are concerned in a proposal to build at leage six new vessels aided by Gov- ernment loans. This is as a result of the new Jones-White Shipping
Law. Reuter's American Service.
HANDED OVER.
PRIVATE'S ALLEGED
DISTURBANCE.
+
MYSTERY FLIGHT.
SPANISH AIRMEN LOST AND FOUND.
ANXIETY REMOVED.
Madrid, Saturday. Considerable mystery prevails as to the whereabouts of the Spanish aeroplane "Jesus del Gran Poder."
A message from Baara says that there is no confirmation of the landing at Nauırlyah.
There is no further news here about the aeroplane.-Reuter,
Stage by Btage. Captain Jiminez and Captain Iglesias left Madrid on May 29 and there was a rumour that they were } trying to cross the Atlantic.
Then it was understood that they were flying east, on a flight round the world, in a Breguet single-en- gined 'plane with a 600. h.p. His pano-Suiza engine.
Arrested by Police Sergeant Jassop for causing, a dia- turbance in Pedder street. at 11 o'clock last night, Private Subsequently it was reported Ernest Bird of the King's that they had been forced to land Own Scottish Borderers had been at Nasiriyah, near Ur of the handed over to the Military autho- Chaldeas; and a Madrid cable stat- rities to be dealt with.
ed that the position was about 200 On the left: Lt. J. W. Haic, Private Bird was taken into cua- miles from Karachi R.N. (Flying Officer, R.A.F.);tody after putting up a stubborn. After that catas the news that observer, Lt. K. W. Beard, R.N. fight against four members of the this "landing" had not been con-
On the right: Flying Officer Police Force.
firmed and that no word has reach E. B. Webb. R.A.F.: observer,
The trouble was alleged to haveed Madrid about it. The Basra .It. C. G. Trencham, R.N.
firat storted through the soldier an-cable "clears up the mystery, After flying from west to east in noying a Chinese girl on a tram- formation the machines rose, turn-, and the police were called ed and dipped again in single file, when the tram stopped outside the going east to west, very low and post-office. close to the saluting base.
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ON THEIR HONOUR. MAGISTRATE AND CONVICTED TREE GUTTERS
His relations with the merchants and people of Peking had been cor-
Major-General Luard and his dial, and he did not want to leave Staff went to the head of the cere without arranging for the preser-nominal march past in fours, he vation of order in Peking. He had and his staff beautifully mounted. therefore asked Wang Shih-chen, From the starting point, the as an Elder Statesman, to take over junction of Queen's-road and Mur- e responsibility for preserving ray-road, 2,500 men in different order in the capital, and he asked uniforms set off by decorations tree cutters on their honour, was The new explent of placing merchants to have no fear but to with officers' charges dotted here employed by Lieut. Col. F. Eaves, be loyal to Wang Shih-chen.-Reu- and there swung along Murray-D.S.O., at the Central Magistracy road between the Hong Kong on Saturday. The people concern- His Swan-Song.
Cricket Club ground and the ed were a Chinese man and a Peking, Yesterday. Naval Yard down to Connaught woman, who were charged with cut- Chang Tao-lin fast evening Issu-road at the Victoria Recreation ting Gambler tree roots in the ed an urgent circular telegram ad- Club, and then marched west Government plantation at Wong dressed all over the country. ward along the waterfront.
nelchong. The defendants were In it he recalls his recent cireu-
fined $5 each, and when he was in- formed that the fines could not be paid immediately, his Worship de- cided
to put the defendants on their honour, and honed that they would "play the game" in view of the leniency accorded them. They were given a week in which to raise the money to pay the fine, the Magistrate making it clear to them that if they defaulted at the end of that time, they would be arrested and sont to prison.
The order of, the number of
ar which suggested a cessation of men and officers commanding the the civil war in view of the inter-respective units were as follow: national situation created by the Tsinan incident. He says:
"My hope and expectation is that our disputes will soon be wiped .out. This would remove the an- xiety of the friendly Powers and diminish the perils of Bolshevism.
"With the diplomatic issue re- maining open and civil strife 'con. tinuing, there was 4 prospect of bloodshed in the metropolitan area which would affect Chinese and.
Foreign interests alike. The war has stopped trade and the country's economic situation has become de- plorable, many people being redue- ed to homelessness and starvation, to an extent beyond description.
Anti-Red Campaign.
"If we continue to fight, these people will only suffer more. This was not contemplated and not ex- pected when I started my anti-Red campaign. My assumption of my difficult post last year was with the object of saving the States and even though my desire is not fulfilled I cannot bear to continue the mili- tary operations. I.am therefore rendy to evacuate Peking with my troops.
"The Central Administration I have handed over to the Cabinet.
left in the hands of the people.
Sacrifice Anything.
Royal Navy: 400: Commander
1. H. K. Hamilton, D.S.O
HL.M.S. "Wild Swan."
Royal Artillery: 180, being 51 each from the 12th, 20th and 31st Heavy Batteries: Lt-Col. W. F Christian, D.S.0. Ilong Kong Singapore Brigade,
Roval Artillery the Indians) 350, from the 2nd, 3rd and 6th Batteries Lt. Col. T. A. F. Real inson.
Royal Engineers and Roval Corps of Signals: 100. Including the Chin- es in the 40th (Fortress) Co. RE. Major E. O. Alabaster. 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards: 503:
Malor E. C. T. Warner, D.S.O.) 1st Battalion, Queen's Roval Regi
ment: 576: Brevet Lt-Col. J. F. Bowl, D.3.0.
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C.R.C. OFFICERS,
At a meeting of the Hong Kong Chinese Recreation Club Commit- 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish tee for 1928-1929, Mr. Ng Sze- Borderers: 558: Lt.-Col. L . kwong and Mr. C. F. Lee were re- Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O.
elected chairman" and hon. secre- Hong Kong Volunteer Defence
Corns: 170: Lt. Col. L. J. Bird, tary, respectively, and Mr. Cheung D.S.O. 1st Mountain Battery, Hong Kong U-pui was elected hon. treasurer.
Singapore Brigad Royal Artil-
Jery, which had limbered up on
Murray parade ground after Washington, Yesterday.-Austra- firing the salute and had join lia's reply to the American invita-' ed the march past in column of tion to participate in the Anti-War route: Captain V. F. Browne, M.C.
Treaty has been recaiyed.
3rd Battalion, 15th Punjabi Regi- favours the treaty-Reuter.
ment: 509: Lt. Col. H. T. C. Ivonn.
Hong Kong Mule Corps: 50: Cap-
tain. H. W. Sanders.
Mel.
It
A Remote Spot,
Basra, Saturday,
It has been ascertained that the Spanish fliers descended at a remote spot near the Euphrates River...
To-day's air mail to Cairo In- tends to fly over the spot, it is reported.-Reiter.
Report Confirmed..
Karachi, Saturday. The Air Force authorities at the Spanish aviators have landed Bagdad confirm the report that at Nassiriyah-Reuter.
ANTI-WAR PACT.
CANADA WISHES TO BE TRUE TO LEAGUE.
ACCEPTS INVITATION.
THE CINEMAS.
WHAT IS ON IN TOWN TO-DAY.
"STRANDED IN PARIS,”
For the last time to-day the lateet picture, "Stranded-in, Paris," of the brisk, lively star, Bebe Pantele, Is being screened at the Queen's Theatre.
The story deals with one hilarious complication after another attending a young American girl. stranded in Paris, without any money. However, in an amuzing climax, all ends well in real' "Bobe” style, James Hall plays hers, with Bebe opposito him, with other notable stars in close support in a excellent coat
"The General.”
The Viva-tonal Columbia
TABLE GRANDS
At the World Theatre, for final In OAR $110.00
showings to-day, the poker face comedian Buster Keaton, is being screened in his latest production, "The General."
Weaved in the romantic 18th century, the story pictures the Civil War raging in America; and the crude methods of warfare. The amusing experiences of a young" engine driver, his thickheadiness, and the rollicking complications that set'in are well produced. In a thrilling climax, Buster with his usual dash and precision, escapes from the enemy to his own terri- tory. The picture is quite up to the standard of his other produc- tions.
"CAPTAIN SALVATION."
A Big Sea Drama Coming Here.
MAHOGANY $125.00
In
MAHOGANY
$90.00.
Anderson Busi
KUPPER BEER.
The famous Swedish actor, Lars Hanson, is cast thrilling picture which comes to as the leading player in "Captain Salvation," a the Queen's Theatre on Thursday next, according a special advor- tisement in this issue. "Captain Salvation" is a vivid drama of the sen. Lars Hanson' appeare, as a young. student who forsakes his calling and turn to the sen where he figures in a great adventure, aboard a convict ship, culminating, in a terrific flight 75 feet above the Washington, Saturday. : deck of the vessel. Pauline Starke The Canadian Government's re- portrays the role of a "acarlet", ply to Mr. Kellogg's invitation to woman. A remarkable. figure in participate in the Anti-War Treaty the picture is Ernest Torrence, who states that it does not desire to plays the part of a fendish exptain enter any course' which may pro- of the convict ship: Other notable. judice ita effectiveness. In the players in the cast are Marceline League of Nations, but as the pro- Day, George Fawcett and Sam do. posed Mutilateral Treaty appor- Grasse. "Captain Salvation,” which ently does not conflict with the was taken from the brilliant novel League Covenant the Government by Frederick William Wallace, has. gladly accepts the invitation and been produced on a large scale with will recommend its acceptance by compelling realism.
Parliament, Router's American Service.
FRENCH POLITICS.
·RECENT MINISTERIAL
CHANGES.
SIGNIFICANT APPOINTMENT.
Paris, June 2. M. Loucheur has been appointed Minister of Labour in place of M. Fallieres, who was defeated in the recent election.
A significant appointment, in view of the recent Autonomist
STATE SCANDAL.
FURTHER ARRESTS IN
For the time being the army com- the march past of the Royal Navy, Mr. C.
The Kosbies' band played for K.C. (Attorney-General), the Hon. trials, is that of M. Oberkirsch, the manders will each bear the reapon the Royal Artillery and the RE. (Colonia Treasurer),
Mosser, O.B.E., Alsatian Deputy, as Under-Secre- afbility for evacuating their troops.
the Hon.tary of Labour.-Reuter. Then it Mr. H. T. Creasy, Henceforth the political issues are and R.C. of Signals.
C.B.E., turned about, marched down (Director of Public Works), Chater-road and joined its batta- the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North "I have been a military man half lions as it came down Murray- (Secretary for Chinese Affairs), my life, and have met with many road.
the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, difficulties, but I would sacrifice The three infantry regiments | C.M.G. (Captain Superintendent of
MEXICO CITY. anything for the sake of the wel each had their own bands, there- Police), the Hon. Sir Shou-son fare of the people.
fore, when passing the saluting Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kote- SMUGGLING PLOT? "Hoping that China will not be base. The Punjabis and the wall, C.M.G., LL.D., the Hon. exterminated is the result of my Volunteers also had their banda, Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Hon. Mr.
Mexico, Saturday. management of affairs, and hoping the new colours of the latter look- J. Owen Hughes, the Hon. Mr.
The arrest of Maria Coners, an that the Bolshevist peril which, I ing very smart.
B. D. F. Beith, the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. cx-actress and friend of General auppressed will not be revived, I There was a space of about a Mackie, Sir Henry Gollan, K.B.E., Alvarez and fifteen others charg- declare myself Innocent and with hundred yards between each unit. K.C. (Chief Justice), Mr. Justice P.ed with complicity in a smuggling a clear conscience to the world and As soon as the rear of one unit Jacks (Pulsne Judge), Mr. A. E. plot marks the development of the to our future generations."-Reu- passed the base, its band ceased Wood (Director of Education), Stato scandal mentioned recently.
to play until reaching the junc- Lt. Col. F. Eaves, D.S.O. (First Router's American Service. London Press Views.
tion of Queen Victoria-street and Police Magistrate), Mr. S. B. B. Connaught-road (outside the new McElderry, Mr. T. W. Ainsworth, Fire Station building). The whole Mr. J. W. Franks, Dr. W. B. A. length of this part of the Praya Moore. was lined by spectators, mostly Chinese, and a number watched from small craft in the harbour.
ter.
London, Yesterday. "The Powers can only hope that the Chinese Nationalists will be content to stop short at the Great Wall, and there consolidate their gains," says the "Sunday Times," Alternatively, should trouble In Manchurin supervane,
that Japan will act with the atmost, diacre tion; but Manchuria is Chang's chief arsenal, and he cannot be expected to remain idle there for
ever."
The "Observer" remarks that the Manchurian warlord returns to Manchuria as a warlord, or at all, only by courtesy of the Japanese His triumph, If achieved, would have Inaugurated a renewed des- potism of the old type-Reuter
Tsingtao Control.
Tsingtao, Yesterday.
The Chinese commandera
As one regimental murch stop ped, another was struck up until the last unit had passed, about half an hour after the first.
"Eyes Left" was given as each company or equivalent unit pass ed the saluting base.
Military Staff Officers either with the G.O.C. or at the Cenotaph in- cluded Lt C. W. P. Richardson
AN “OCTOPUS.”:
THE WIRELESS, CABLE AND TELEPHONE MERGER.
New York, Saturday. (A.D.C.), Colonel R. B. Skinner, A gigantic wireless, cable, and 0.B.E. (Chief Engineer), Major telephone octopus, covering the w. F. Hanna, M.C. (General Staff western hemisphere is the fore- Officer), Major J. F. Whitacrs cast of the newspapers, which Alkn, M.C. (D.A.A. & Q.M.G.), state that the International. Tele Captain E. H. L. Jacobs-Larkcom phone and Telegraph. Company, (Staff Captain), Colonel J. S. which is involved in a merger are With a vanguard of Traffic De-Bostock, C.B.E. (Senior Medical negotiating to acquire the Radio partment police motor-cyclists Officer), Lt.Col. F. J. C. Corporation. po and following the Praya, the Wyatt, O.B.E. (Royal Engineers), The latter's shares yesterday troops turned inward at Hilller Major T. J. R. Langmead, reached the record of 228 compar- street and started to return at M.C. (Royal Army Service Corps), ed with the year's lowest at 85.- Bonham-strand East and then by Lt. Col. P. A. Cardew, (Royal Army Reuter's American Service. way of Queen's road Central. Ordnance Corps), L-Col. I. G.
Doors and verandaha of Chinese Ryley (Command Paymaster), THE GREEK GOVERNMENT. shops were filled with men, women Major F. Hogg (Command and children and the pavemente Veterinary Officer). S
Athens, Saturday:
plied to General Yasumitsu agree-reaching the point of assembly C.M.G., R.N. was at the salating tion of confidence in the Govern were full along Queen's-road. On Commodore JL Pearson, The Chamber has adopted a mo ing to evacuate the Tsingtao rall the parade broke up and the base, accompanied by Paymr. ment by 188 votes to 67.-Reu- way zone by Wednesday..SAN
It is reported that a further various units returned to bar Commur. H. Rogers, O.B.E. (Secre
delay of five days was then re- quested owing to financial collec- *Ifons.
The race meeting passed off to- day. The altuation via Batistar tory. Reuter.
racks.
were
tary) and other members of his Kaual Teland, Yesterday. The Among those noticed present staff
Southern Cross" has arrived here Squadron-Leader C. EHC after a 100-mile Journey from. The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifex, Macpherson, R.A.F. (officer com Honolulu. She will take off om C.M.G., C.B.E. (Colonial Secre- manding, the Royal Air Force base: 8,000-mile stage. tary) the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, at Kal Tack) was also present
SPANISH FLIGHT.
ENGINE FAILS IN AN ALEPPO DUST STORM.
RETURNING TO SPAIN.
Karachi, Yesterday.
The Spanish airmen, Jiminez and Iglesias, intend to return to Spain. A heavy dust storm from. Aleppo onward caused their engine to fail. -Reuter.
Rome, Yesterday.—The aviators Ferrarin and De Prete, on the acroplane $64, have established new endurance and long distance records. They remained in the air for 67 hours and 37 minutes on a circular course between Torre Flavia and Anzio, which aro 46 miles apart-Reuter.
Le Bourget, Yesterday-The air- men Arrachard and Brignot have left here in the direction of India in an attempt on the record non- stop flight-Reuter.
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