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"A SWAYING BATTLE
CONDITION OF THE KING'S HEALTH
FLUCTUATING SYMPTOMS
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FIRST TEST MATCH IS HANDSOME DONATION S. AFRICA'S TREATY YEO TRIAL EVIDENCE PRES. COOLIDGE'S
FINISHED
AUSTRALIA FLOPS
ENGLAND'S GREAT VICTORY
BY 675 RUNS
Privy Council Meet Near His Majesty's Bedroom PLAY ENDS EARLY ON 5TH DAY
STATEMENT IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
As one of the latest telegrams to hand states, the King is now "fighting a swaying battle" in the struggle with his serious illness. Yesterday His Majesty had a less comfortable day with a rise of temperature. He was, however, "stronger and better" last night. A Privy Council meeting was held yesterday morning next door to the King's bedroom-the door leading to the bedroom: being open so that His Majesty, a few feet away, was fully eognis- ant of all the proceedings,
"
COUNCILLORS OF STATE APPOINTED
p.m., states:
England beat Australia by 675 runs in the First Test Match of the present tour. The final scores,
England
are:-
1st innings 2nd Innings:
521
342
863
for 8 wkts.. dec.
Australia
122
66:
188
1st innings 2nd innings
Play on the morning of the fifth day sufficed to bring the Test to an end and put England one up. The overnight score was 17 rune
maining wickets before lunch.
The five doctors in attendance since the previous night. Most ofị on the King held a consultation at the post offices throughout the couin-¡
Although Australia has played Buckingham Palace this afternoon try display bulletins as soon as and at 3.30 the following bulletin they are received and the latest below form and has had fil-luck in the way of casualties, the "small news of the King's · progress! "His Majesty the King passed a reaches the remotest villages in the core comes as a surprise. It is quiet morning. Though his tem-country through wireless through not the smallest total in Tests ber perature is now 100.2, the slight the Telephonic Broadenating Cor-tween England improvement in his general condi-poration.
was issued:
FOR PALESTINE
£100,000
WITH GERMANY
M.P'S QUERIES
3.
MESSAGE
COMPLETE
SPEECH IN DEFENCE CHINA TRADE
LORD MELCHETT'S INTEREST IN ANOTHER STATEMENT BY THE MR. JENKIN SITS DOWN TO END REFERS TO AMERICA'S
ZIONIST MOVEMENT.
JEWISH COLONISATION
GOVERNMENT
THE TREATY EXPLAINED
London, Yesterday.
ARGUMENT
BANK MAN IN WITNESS BOX.
This afternoon, Mr. F. C. Jenkin,
PROSPERITY
America's
U. S. NAVAL NEEDS
London, Yesterday,
Washington, Yesterday. The contral office of the Zionist Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Under-Secre- C.B.E., will open his address for Prea. Coolidge's annual Message Organisation annosces that Lord tary for the Dominions, replying to the defence, on the twelfth day, in to Congress refers to Melchett has subscribed £100,000 to a question in the House of Commons the trial of Carvalho Yeo on the bounding material prospority and the Jewish Colonisation Corporation respecting the commercial treaty be counts of forgery and uttering of freedom from industrial strife, and in Palestine, which will shortly between the South African Govern-three cheques purported to have stresses the peace and goodwill in established as the outcome of the ment and the German Government, been drawn by the Treasury on the the foreign field arising from recent conference in New York for said that His Majesty's Government Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking mutual understanding. The reduc- the purpose of securing the adhe-in Great Britain were informed of Corporation.
tion of taxation and economies in sion of non-Zionists to the enlarge the negotiations which led to the Evidence has been completed. the public administration had re- ment of a Jewish agency, in Fales-
this treaty. Bignature of tine-Reuter. →.
The Dr. J. L. Shellshear,, a Professor sulted in an increase of nearly 50 treaty, which did not come Into of the University, was re-examin-'per cent. in the national income force pending ratificaton, provided ed by Mr. Jenkin this morning, the while last year the National Dobt FATAL ACCIDENTS that goods produced or manufactur cross-examination by Mr. Eldon had been reduced by $906,000,000.
ed in Germany would on importa Potter, K.C. (for the Crown), hav- He stated that the Pan-American GIRL'S FALL FROM SECONDtion to the Union of South Africa ing bogun on Monday, being con- Conference of last year contributed
FLOOR
be entitled to the same treatment a cluded yesterday. Mr. Jenkin call to a better understanding and co- aimilar goods produced or manufac ed only one other witness for the operation in the New World. tured in any other country, subject, Bank.
Thanks to American Intervention,
COAL COOLIE, DROWNED
FRESH AND EINE
A British Official Wireless mes- to business in the West End to pass for 1 wicket, (Woodfall 4 not out sage from London, dated Dec. 4, 8 by the palace to see whether any and Kippax & not out). Australia
to this provision, that in case of After Mr. Jenkin's speech, Mr. at the request of the Nicaraguan A number of fatal accidents were, goods in respect of which preferen- Potter will reply, the Puisne Judge Government, Nicaragua was regain- fresh bulletin has been issued added 49 runs and lost her re reported yesterday from different tfal treatment was under existing (Mr. Justice Jacks) will sum up ing her prosperity and had taken a parts of the Colony The victims South African legislation specially and the special jury will be ask-long step in the direction of peace- were immediately rushed to hospi- accorded to other parts of the Bried for their finding.
ful self-government. tish Empire, Germany would not be There were passages between Americo-Mexican relations were able to claim any such minimum counsel again this morning, during more satisfactory than at any time rates or rebates actually granted to the evidence of Mr. Green of the since the Mexican revolution and other parts of the Empire.--British Hong Kong Bank, culminating in gave promise of a final adjustment Wireless Service.
Mr. Jenkin refusing to resume ex-of all unsettled questions. Jamination on a point at first die-j Trade with China HAD THE "KITTY”puted by the prosecution.
The position in China was much Mr. Alves Point.
improved, and American trade there Mr. J. M. Alves, one of the was increasing and her forces special jurors, drew attention to were being reduced. the fact that neither side had gone! As regards the Navy the United Into the composition of the ink States have 10 comparatively new ased on the cheques exhibited in and 22 old, cruisers, and it was evident that renewals and replace-
Rolleston Penn.
The evening bulletin stated that
presence.
"No Need For Alarm"
and Australia. The lowest on record are:-~~~
36, by Australia, at Edgbaston, in 1902.
1886-7.
N. E, winds, fresh and fine, is the forecast til noon to-
morrow.
The anticyclone over China has weakened slightly. Fresh to strong monsoon may, be ex- pected along the S.E coast of China and over the north China
bone was broken.
INDIA'S REFORMS
SIMON COMMISSION BOYCOTTED
YAUMATI GAMING FLAT RAIDED
TAKINGS TO PAY RENT
door open. A game of "Sam Kung" proceeded on wrong lines. was in progress, a crowd of people surrounding the table. Sitting bet side the table was first defendant with a box in front of him.
.
tion noted in the last bulletin is; One thought that is uppermost' maintained.
in all minds is that the King's ill-))
42, by Australia, at Sydney, in ***Signed-Sir S. Hewitt, Sir E. F.neas undoubtedly sprang from a' Whitby, Sir E. Buzzard, Sir H. chill caught by him on Armistice 1887-8.
44, by Australia, at the Oval, in and Lord Dawson of Day when he stood bareheaded be-
1896, fore the Cenotaph on a cold and
45, by England, at Sydney, in Sea. Evening Bulletin
rainy November morning.
Innumerable indications of sym-
A sequel to a raid by a squad Court. Sensational Bowling A rise in temperature noted in pathy and solicitude are continual- the afternoon's report persists and ly being received not only from all
Brisbane, To-day.
of detectives at No. 67, Wai Ching- Mr. Jenkin confined his re-ex-menta must be provided. as a result the King is rather less parts of the British Empire and'
Play lasted only an hour and tal; and, in one case, artifical res-street, Yaumati,. yesterday, was amination of Dr. Shellshear to The President repeated his desire seen at the Kowloon Magistracy what he called "new points" rais-for the passage in the Senate of the comfortable. Otherwise his condi- from isolated British communities, three minutes, to-day, the whole of piration was applied but in vain. tion remains unchanged.
but from practically every other Australia's 2nd innings having oc- A Chinese girl, 8 years of age, this morning when twelve Chinese, ed by the Crown only yesterday, 15 Cruiser Bill. Doctor Remains All Night
cupied an hour and 27 minutes. who was living at No. 19, Wo Hop said to be fokis of a paper far and which were not mentioned in country in the world,
"I wish to repeat, for the benefit London, Yesterday.
of the timid and suspicious, that Privy Council Meeting J. C. White, the vice-captain of street, West Point, accidentally fell tory, appeared before Mr. E. W. the opening by the prosecution.
Mr. Jenkin referred to Osborne's this country is neither militaristic Sir Stanley Hewitt remained at This morning a Privy Council was the M.C.C. team, was unplayable down from the second floor of the Hamilton on a charge of gambling.
handwriting printed in nor imperialistic.” the Palace last night as a matter held in the Audience Chamber, next because of his length, break and house and died after admission into First and second defendants book on of convenience so that if any at-door to the King's bedroom. The spin.
were also charged with "keeping" 1910, and got from. Dr. Shellshear Pres. Coolidge concluded by stat hospital: W tention upon
Mr. Lau Hing-ngau applied artis common gaming house. the King proved door leading into the bedroom
The an admission that the author of Ing: "Regarding smaller countries At the conclusion of the match, WAS necessary he would be in readi-left open.
hundreds ran on to the ground to ficial respiration to a Chinese cooile others pleaded guilty to gambling that book is recognised as the our entire Influence is on behalf of ness. Slr Stanley has on previous
$2 or four greatest authority in the world on their independence and we are more Sir William Joynson
Hicks examine the pitch to see how White who fell from the M.B.K. coal and were each fined
the subject.. Witness also agreed anxious than they to have their occasions since the beginning of (Secretary of Home Affairs) acted had taken four wickets for seven wharf into Yaumati typhoon shelter days.
and was drowned. After efforts to the King's illneas stayed at the as President in the absence of the runs in six overs (two maidens).
Whilst admitting that they had that another book by the same at sovereignty respected. Reuter's Palace for a night, so that no seri-Earl of Balfour and read out the Larwood brought off four catches, revive the coolle had failed, life was gambled, first and second defend- thor, published in 1922, was a American Service.
found to be extinct,
ants pleaded "not guilty" to the worthy-successor to the carlier ous significance is indicated by his order in Council while standing in one off his own bowling. Tate took
Another mishap, fortunately non-second charge. the doorway, so that the King in bed the other two wickets, giving him fatal, occurred outside Chun Cheng
work, and sad that he was con- Evidence by a.Chinese detective versant with this book. "Fighting a Swaying, Battle" a few feet away could be fully, five for the match. Chapman held Lau teahouse yesterday when a indicated that
production of the three disputed Det. Sergeant Mr. Jenkin then read A Renter telegram states that it eognisant of all the proceedings. three catches, making his total bag scavenging coolle of the Sanitary Mottram carried out the raid, on graph from Osborne's book,
a para- cheques. There was certainly no ía learned authoritatively that the His Majesty afterwards affixed for the match also four.
ex-shakiness in either the signatures, Department was knocked down by a information received. Admission plaining to the Court that he was purporting to be of Mr. Messer or King is fighting a awaying battle, his signature to the order paper. W. M. Woodfull batted through mator-car. He was injured in the was gained easily, the detective stat doing so to show that the cross-ex of Mr. Black, and the witness add- He had a less comfortable day with H.M. the Queen, not being a Australia's innings and was unde-head and right leg and his thigh ing that he had, only to push the amination of Dr. Shellshear had ed that he would expect to find a rise in temperature. These are Privy Councillor, was not present, feated at the close. part of the fluctuating symptoms.-Reuter,
Tale of Disasters
shakiness if the signatures had The anticipated natural sleep the
Kippax was out when only, 16
been forged. Quality King obtained on Monday night and Reuter states that they have the runs had been added, making the
Dr. Shellshear agreed with Mr.
Peculiarity early to-day has done much good, highest authority for stating that, total 38 for 2. His partnership
Jenkin that examination should, Questioned with regard to the The King accordingly is better there is no need for alarm at the with Woodfull was the biggest In
bear on Hid Under the Bed
the handwriting as a prosecution's contention that the and stronger to-night than on Mon- unexpected visit to the palace yes the innings, producing 11 overnight
was not on the Second defendant was heard to whole, and not on forms and de-word "Mesare," day and Sunday.
terday afternoon of five doctors, and 16 to-day, making 27 in all."
call "Pay commission," addressing signs alone, and on accidental or line, but curved somewhat below Sir Stanley Hewitt is staying his who consulted for half-an-hour be- Hendry provided White with his
the first. Apparently, the third de-insignificant variations. He also the line, a peculiarity which the third night at the Palace as a mat-fore signing the bulletin.
first victim, going at 46 for 3. of
Allahabad, Yesterday," fendant had won about $2 in the agreed that Incorrect reasoning, Crown held to be evidence of for- ter of convenience.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the 18 runs put on, Hendry claim. As a protest against the alleged game, the detective stating that he could infer forgery from differ-gery, Dr. Shellsbear agreed with Statement In The Commons in the course of his enthronemented six.
unnecessary violence, of the police saw fourth defendant paying the ences, and genuineness from re- Mr. Jenkin that in two bundles of A statement was made in the sermon snid that their thoughts)
Ryder made one, being caught by in dealing with Nationalist Demon-aum over to the third. The third semblance. House of Commons this afternoon turned to the sickbed of their beloved Larwood (his third of the morning) stratora against the Simon Commis-defendant then gave a 10 cent pieco
admittedly genuine cheques which regarding the setting up of a State King.
They would be thankful to off Tate-47 for 4.
In his examination, therefore, the he had examined, he had found six
in which the slon at Lahore and Lucknow, where to first defendant and received two witness had kept his mind more cheques know that His Majesty last night; Commission to net. for the King had six hours' sleep; and although Oldfield made five-62 for 6; Grim-Motilal Nehru has appealed to Placed in the "kitty."
Mr. R. C. Clynca, on behalf of all anxiety was not yet removed!
made one-49 for 5; the late Laj Patrai was injured, cents back The ten cents was then on the quality of the handwriting, "Messrs." showed the same pecu-
than on the outline and form of larity. the Labour Party, asked the Pre- there was good cause to be hopeful. mett made one 66 for 7; Iron- Nationalist newspapers to refrain Asked by the detective where the letters.
On another point raised by the mler whether any arrangements He added that the tense concern/monger got a duck-66 for 8.
Mr. Jenkin then told from publishing the proceedings of key for the box was, first defendant had been made for the transaction with which the Empire was waiting
Dr. Crown that the up stroke of the The innings was over because the Commission, and is also urging did not reply, but second defendant Shellshear that if his (witness') letter "y" was heavier that the of business during the regrettable revealed the place the King's devo-Kelleway and Gregory had become a social boycott of the participa- produced it.
opinion was sound, both the Hon. down stroke in the disputed illness of His Majesty.
When asked to question the detec Mr. tion to duty, selfless service, simple incapacitated.·
ters in the "assaults" on the
C. Mcl. Mesaer, Putting the question, Mr. Clynes goodness and kindness of heart had
O.B.E. cheques, whereas in the genuine tive first defendant said that the (Colonial Treasurer) and In his innings of 87 minutes demonstrators and also of all who box was not in front of him, but on Black (Cashier) would appear to than the other, Dr. Shellshear sald" Mr. T. ones the down stroke was heavier said: Would you allow me to say won for him in the life of his (from start to end) Woodfull made are co-operating with the Commis the window sill. This the detective have how delighted all of us will be people.
If Dr. that he had also found the reverse,. soon to receive the best possible It is authoritatively stated at ceded.
{dented. Landlords' Views
Det. news of His Majesty's recovery to the Palace that the reason for the
Shellshear was aware of that, was characterised as peculiar to the The crowd, only numbered 2,000. The United Provinces Landlords' roborated the evidence given, add-
Sorgeant Mottram cor his expressed opinion affected in disputed cheques, on at least one, health. (Cheers from all parts of visit of the five doctors were be- The weather was bright and pleas-Association has rescinded Ita pre-ing that when the Police party on.any way?—asked Mr. Jenkin. Dr.jof the admittedly genuine cheques...
vious declaion, to
boycott the tered the room there was a scuffle Sheilshear replied that it was not. The wicket was soft but the ballSimon Commission and has sub- and great confusion. When the In The Premier replied: "I am glad Nov. 30, to review the whole case rose up in a devilish manner.
41 Words mitted a memorandum of their mates settled down again, first de
Answering another to be able to inform the House with regards both the present and
question, The last innings score is as fol- views to Sir John Simon. It has fendant was sitting at the table witness said that if he had been alleged to have been drawn by Yea that His Majesty was well enough immediate future. The afternoon lows:-
announced the appointment of a with the box in front of him engaged by the Crown in this case, on the Instone Banking Corpera- this morning to enable a meeting was chosen for the consultation to Australian-2nd innings
small committes to three wings of Others who had been around the he would have given them the same tion; on examining the writing on of the Privy Council to be held.enable all the doctors to see the W.. M. Woodfull, not out...
So the Conference to enquire into the table were found hiding under the opinion as that expressed by him this cheque and comparing with His Majesty is pleased to nomin- King in daylight, as so far Sir E. W. H. Ponsford, e Dackworth, claims of depressed and other back- beds and behind furniture. Open in Court, ate Her Majesty the Queen, His Buzzard had only seen the King at b Larwood Royal Highness the Prince of night.
A. F. Kippax, ce & b Larwood. Walos, His Royal Highneas the
House.)
Mr. Baldwin's Reply
:
Bradman
30 not out. One extra Was
cause, it was considered desirable, ant. Jowing to the developments ainco
Quaint Royal Mandate
▼
H. L Hendry, e Larwood, b Duke of York, the. Archbishop of The "Gazette" publishes letters! White Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor patent, signed by H.M. the King J. S. Ryder, c Larwood, b Tate and the Prime Minister to be Coun- stating:
D. Bradman, c Chapman, b cillors of State for the summoning, "Whereas we have been stricken! White and holding of a Privy Council and for the transacting of other matters on behalf of His Majesty. The Order in Council was signed by His Majesty,
Large, Silent Crowds
The progress of the King's nesa continues to be watched with affectionate concern. by all classes of-the community here. Again to day there were large silent crowds constantly outside Buckingham Palace waiting the posting of the news on the palace.railings. tho
early
morning it has become customary, for workers on the way
In
with illness and are unable for the W. A. Oldfield, e Larwood, b time being to give due attention to Tate
the affairs of our realm, know y C. V. Grimmett, e Chapman, b that for divers causes and considera-
and for the White. ..
tions concerning
tranquillity of our realm and us, H. Ironmonger, e Chapman, b
hereunto especially moving, we, hav
-
ing entire confidence in. the fidelity
of our most dearly beloved Consort,
the Queen, our most doar and entire
ly beloved son, most faithful conn- Bellor Edward** *** 20. soon a 'shall be present within our real?
White
Extra
Total
con-alon.
UNNECESSARY VIOLENCE
baen
wreng.
word
The Ink After further evidence of a simí- technical nature, larly
Dr. Shellshear was handed the cheque
6 ward classes in the United Pro-ing the commission box, witness Mr. Jenkin then examined the that on both the disputed cheques 15 vinces, Reuter,
found it to contain 87 cents. In all witness on technicalities which and some genuine cheques, he said $5.47 in Hong Kong notes and two were. put to him in cross-examina-
that the writing was entirely dif $5. notes of the Central Bank of tion yesterday, pointing out that
ferent. China were found scattered about for the first time yesterday, there
1
NOT GINI
Mr. J. M. Alves, a member of the
An Indian watchman named Did Not Live There was a suggestion of shakiness in special jury, said that he had 1 Kehar Singh (80) yesterday drank Neither drat nor second defend one of the words appearing on one noticed that during the trial counsel carbolic acid in mistake for gin ant, Sergeant Mottram said, was the of the three disputed cheques, and on both sides had not raised the He was at once taken from the principal tenant, who was away at asked: "Does not Osborne and subject of quality of ink used on the Sang Lee Contractors' matahed to the time of the raid.
every authority place on the van-genuine and disputed cheques, and the Government, Civil Hospital.
In answer to his Worship second guard of views the presence of asked Dr. Shellshear if, as an ex- defendant said that commission was shakiness in handwriting 7"-Dr. pert, he thought that was an Im- taken at the games to pay the rent, of the flat.
Shellshear agreed. **-
portant point. Dr. Shell hear agreed Mr. Hamilton, glancing at the
Mr. Jenkin then suggested to the that it was an important point, but said that not being a qualified' charge sheet, said that none of the witness that there were 41 written chemiet he could not give am defendants gave their address as words on the thres disputed cheques opinion, Ew. No. 67, Wai Ching-streat. The evid- and in only one word was there the 80 2 ence, Mr. Hamilton said, definitely suggestion of shakiness. Witness
(Continued on Page 7.) 1134 282 showed that first and second defend- concurred."
274 ants were taking commission. A Dr. Shellshear, said definitely in 20 fine of $25 (or three weeks) was im reply to another question that there report on posed on the keepers who were also was no hesitation or shakines, in
cautioned for gambling.
the putting of pen on paper in the
66
(Bradman), 6. for 82 runs (Old 1 field), 7 for 66 runs (Grimmett), 8
for 68 runs (Irenmonger). BOWLING ANALYSIS.
there follow the names and tiles. Kelleway, J. M. Gregory ab- Larwood
in quaint phraseology, of other consent, hurt.
Tatend sellors already cabled; "of our mora Fall of wickets: I for 6 runs White
special race, certain knowledge (Ponsford), 2 for 88 runs (Kip Hammond and mere motion do nominate", the aforementioned personages any pax), 8 for 46 runs (Hendry), 4, Earlier cores and
(Continued on Page 18.) for 47 runs (Ryder)), 5 for 49 runs pages 9 and 11.]
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