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ROUSING SEND-OFF
OFFICIAL DEPARTURE FROM QUEEN'S PIER
Major-General C. C. Luard, Mrs. Luard, and Miss Luard were given
embarkation "Dorsetshire,"
PIONEER'S END
BUICK CAR BUILDER DIES IN POVERTY
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CVISITOR GODOWN CO. WHARF $25 FOR $12 STORY PETITIONS FROM
CERTAIN
TROVERSIES IN ALTA-
E-ION DESIRED
Tondon, Yesterday.
In the House of Commona to-day, Amery, Colonial Secretary,
that the Govern- ment, at the fiance of the Maltese authorities, Ti A joint report on the procentings bish Mint
Direct
The
who had re-
SECRET MEION TO GREAT
PROBLEM
CHAIRMAN'S HINT
COSTLY UNDERTAKING MAY BE CONSIDERED
INDIAN WATCHMAN ACCUSES
HIS “NO. 1"
SOCONY AT LAICHIKOK
MINORITIES
LEAGUE PROCEDURE
BAD AFTER ALL”-
CHAMBERLAIN'S DEFENCE
An Implied allegation that the "WORK OF COMMITTEE NOT SO "No. 1" tried to obtain $12 out of a possible bonus of $25 was made! by a Sikh watchman in the Supreme Court this morning. The watch- man had been previously employed
London, Yesterday.
A proposal by Senator Dandur-
He sued for $25 for January, 1929 League of Nations Council to-day.
three
GOES TO QUEEN'S, REPULSE BAY & TERRITORIES
DEPARTURE TO-MORROW
Marshal Li Chal-sum will not leave Hong Kong to-day, as at Arst anti- cipated but is to sail to-morrow for
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING SHAKES HANDS WITH THE MEN Shanghai on the Blue Funnel .. attend the third "Antenor," to national congress of the National-
instructed, the Bri- At noon to-day the Hong Kong 1st Party in Nanking.
the Vatican to ap & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., by the Standard Oll Co. of New Yesterday he drove round the
York at their Laichikok installation. and, of Canada, to modify the He was Narlan Singh, plaintiff in procedure regarding petitions from a rousing send-off to-day prior to New Territories, accompanied by between Mr. Baldwin and the proach Cha3 Ho Ses with a request Ltd., held their 42nd ordinary an-1 Mr. Chu Chao-hsin (Commissioner miners' executive (mentioned yestha an Apostol visitor be sent to on H.M.'s troopship for Foreign Affairs at Canton and terday) says that the Premier ex-Malta to invente certain dificut-nual general meeting, in the Board action against his former employers. minorities was discussed by the
Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs in pressed the opinion that amalgama-tles that had risen, including a Room of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Mombers of the Executive and the National Government) and other tions and other forms of reorganisa-dispute between the Maltese Minis-& Co., Ltd., the Company's General and $25 for another month's wages Senator Dandurand proposed that
tion were satisfactorily progressing try and the o ecclesiastical au-Managers.
In lieu of notice. His claim, which in future petitions should be dealt Legislative Counell, the Judiciary, Canton officials.
Government intervention thorities.
came before his Honour the Puisne with by the League Council instead Last night he went, with a party
Mr. B. D. F. Belth, who presid-Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) in Sum of by the present Committee of Mr. Amery ded that there was heads of Government Departments, to the Queen's Theatre to see the would not be advantageous
recent increased demand of coal was no dispute betwn the British Gov-ed, was supported by the follow-mary Jurisdiction, was that he had Ofcers commanding units and staff Alm "Tempest."
directors: Messrs. A.
Dr. Streamann, German Foreign Hbeen wrongfully dismissed without officers in the Royal Navy, the
To-day he is to be entertained at not entirely due to the temporary ernmantn Vatican. There ing
in Europe.
Minister, approved of the proposal. were certain troversies with the Compton, C. Gordon Mackie, T. G. notice on Jan. 11.
"If Not ....* Army, and the Royal Air Force, the tea at the Répulse Bay residence of weather conditions
No Appeals Hitherto Mr. Mok Kon-sang, compradore of Even under favourable trade condi- Maltas autos,
tions there would still be a big queated the Atervention Consular Body, officers in the Hong Messra. Butterfield & Swire.
of an Weall, A. W. Hayward, A. S. Another watchman, Makham Sir Austen Chamberlain defend-"
ed the committee of three. He said Kong Volunteer Defence Corps,
surplus of mining labour, and the Apostolje else to compose the dif- Gubbay, T. B. Wilson and J. E. Singh, had a similar claim. most important matter requiring cultiBrit Wireless Service. Joseph, with Mr. F. H. Crapnell,|
Mr. J. M. d'Almada Ramedios that the Committee had always officera from foreign men-of-war in port, and many friends, including a
their attention was the transference
appeared for both plaintiffs and sug-dealt with the various cases accord- {Secretary. number of Chinese with their ladies,
of surplus miners to other indus-
CHINA 3 NAVY
gested that his Lordship might take ing to the rights they had under tries. He appealed for the Miners'
Shareholders present assembled at Queen's Pier for the
were: the two cases together. His Lord their Treaties and could go outside Federations' co-operation in the. occasion.
Messrs. W. S. Bailey, C. H. W. ship, however, decided to take one, them. They had always taken up all cases which might produce ill- Government schemes.
Kew, Fung Kong-un, A. Murdoch, case at a time and Narian Singh's will between nations, and had an- The Minister of Labour showed;
L. S. Greenhill, A. Piercy, B. L. came on first.
dertaken the examination of peti- that the transference of miners to
Seton-Winton, Lu Man-hin, and In his evidence in chief, Narian tions brought before them. One HELL REFUSED Detroit, Yesterday.
employment elsewhere had not
N. V. A. Croucher.
Singh said that on January 10, the thing which showed that the work Jack. In the centre was the Royal David Buick, aged 74, hae harmed workers in the latter areas. Coat of Arms flanked by the Union died of cancer. He was a pioneer-Reuter.
Lydon, Yesterday.
Chairman's Speech
day before the dismissal, Foja Singh they had done had not been so bad flag, and the White Ensign and motor - builder
Mr. Beith, in his review of the (the "No. 1"), who had engaged after all was that any member of and had Just
Miners' Suggestions
Commander Err, of the Chinese
him, told him that he would give the Council could at any time bring groups of flags were placed in a two fortunes. He spent his
A British Wireless report states Navy, is vialtie Zonden on a secret year's work, said:-- prominent position on each side of last years in poverty
You will have observed, in the him $25 "cumahaw'' If he would let up a question regarding minor- in that Mr. Herbert Smith, President miselon on behalf of the Chinese the entrances.
after a decision had shabby flat, thousands of cars of the Miners'. Federation, em-Government.
report and statement of accounts, the "No. 1" have $12. of it. Foja itles even A large crowd of spectators, in-bearing his name passing his phasised that low wages and a large According to the "Daily Express" which have been in your hands for Singh also said, plaintiff stated, bean given by
Hitherto none had ever cluding a proportion of ex-Service door to the old man's mortification, amount of unemployment still ruled he approached the British Govern- some days, that the balance avail- that he (plaintiff) would be allow-three. men, lined the approaches from-Renter's American Service, in the mining industry and suggestment with a request to land China able for appropriation is $1,000,- ed to continue with his duties; if appealed to the Council after the Statue Square.
ed, as remedies, auperannuation of a number of Naval officers to recon-063.79. This includes the amount not his employment would be committee had given a 'decision. the older miners, the raising of stitute the Chinese fleet. Great of $355,039.24 brought forward terminated. He refused give He was sure that any impartial achool-leaving age in mining areas, Britain was compelled to refuse from the previous year.
person, when shown the documents: The Guard of Honour was furn-completion of service in the Com-abolition of eight-hour day, and an under the terms of the Azme Em Directors recommend payment of a
Cumshaw Explained
and work which the Committee had
ished by the 2nd
When cross-examined by Mr. done would be perfectly satisfied Battalion the mand.
international division of foreign bargo Agreement between Britain, dividend of $6 per share and a King's Own Scottish Borderers," Major-General Luard and his markets.
France, Italy, Japan, and the United bonus of $2, absorbing $640,000.00, J. T. Prior (of Messrs. Wilkinson that they had achieved in large from which the Band, Pipers, and family are returning Home. The Mr. A. J. Cook pressed for a Na- States-Reuter.
leaving $360,063.79 to be carried Grist), Narian Singh denied that measure the purpose for which the Drummers also paraded.
1st Batt. the Bedfs. and Herta tional scheme to prevent unduly a
forward and I trust shareholders he had damaged the watchman's system had been initiated. He sug- low price for coal in consequence As Major-General Luard, accom-Regiment la bound for Bombay. panied by Major W. F. Hanna,
The "Dorsetshire" is expected to of competition and for steps by the FAMINE IN CHINA will approve these appropriatons, clock he had to wind up when on gested that in future greater In the Profit & Loss Account, duty, and also denied that he had publicity should be given to the Government to secure more rapid M.C. (General Staff Officer, 2nd arrive in Singapore on March 12.
DONATION OF 25,000. FROM there is the sum of 35,000 sub- been warned twice for fighting and work of the Committee so as to development of processes for the
DAN: Pibed to the Chater Memorial that he had been caught asleep on remove misapprehension and un-
easiness: scientific treatment of coal.
Scholarship Fund. In view of the
The Main Defect Mr. Baldwin's Views
Mr. Prior explained that a bonus A MAGNATE'S LIBERALITY keen interest the late Sir Paul The Premier reviewed the posi
The main defect of the present Chuter took in the company's con- of $25 (a month's wages) was given He expressed the opinion that
Shanghai, Yesterday. gress, I am sure this donation will at China New Year to watchmen procedure was delay, said Sir Aus-
for coal was not entirely due to Mr. John Roebling, an American holders. The sum
Queen's Pler was decorated with plants and bunting, the top of the entrance being covered by the Union
General Salute
VICTIM OF CANCER
grade), Major J. F. Whitacre Allen, take me tick
Hin Careers M.C. (Deputy Assistant Adjutant Major-General Charles Camac and Quarter-Master-General), and Luard was born in 1867, the son
Camp) arrived on the waterfront, Luard, C.B. An elder brother is
attention. Major-General
Luard retired.
ty.
BURTAIN · ·.
Your $12.
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to
་ ་
the Committee of
Lt. R. Q. F.. Johnston (Aide-de-of the late Lieut.-Gen: R. G. Ation of the mining industry general each of these detachments sprung to Admiral John Scott Luard, C.Bo the present increase in the demand It is reported from Nanking that receive the approval of all share who had served a full year and ten. He hoped that they would of $8.124.95 whose services had been taken into be able to devise means of expedit- ing the system. The question of minorities should not be a source thereupon shook hands with each of After being educated at Clifton climatic conditions and had indeed business magnate, has given $6,000 transferred to Dredging Account account as satisfactory.
Evidence WAS called for the the several hundreds of men on College and at the Royal Military been apparent, though to less de- (gold) for famine relief in China. is the amount required to balance
of oppression, or a menace to the parade, saying good-bye and wish-College, Canada, he served in the gree before the weather conditions Dr. C. T. Wang, Foreign Minister, this account, the total cost of defence and the case continued this peace of the world. ing them good luck.
Durham Light Infantry from 1885 throughout Europe had had any received the donation to-day through dredging work being $58,124.95, of |
in the Indian effect. As regarded amalgamations the Chinese Legation in Washing-which, $50,000 was provided for in The Band played the General to 1916 and later
and other forms of organisation ton. Reuter. Army. Salute on Major-General Luard's
His first active service was in within the industry, the Premier arrival, whilst the Guard of Honour
the Zhob Valley Expedition, 1890-thought-that these were making sa- presented arma.
91, when he was Assistant-Super- tisfactory progress, and that direct intendent of Signalling. This was Government intervention would not
"Auld Lang Syne” After inspecting the General Luard went on to Queen's African War, 1900-2, when he that the increased demand for coal Pier, where he bade farewell to the commanded the Burma Mounted has been met almost entirely by distinguished gathering present. Infantry with much success (mon-fuller employment for those on the Prior to his arrival, Mrs. Luard and tioned in despatches, promoted colliery books without any substan- Miss Luard had also shaken hands, Brevet Major, Queen's medal with tai increase in the number employ- Mias Luard chatting charmingly four clasps and King's medal with ed. Even with an improvement in
Guard, followed by service in the South be advantageous. He pointed out
with the groups of ladles both on two clasps). and outside the pier.
An aeroplane circled overhead during the proceedings.
AT BOGNOR
I
THE
KING PASSES ANOTHER
GOOD DAY
WEATHER WARMER
London, Yesterday,
afternoon..
CABLE MAGNATE DEATH OF SIR JOHN DENISON PENDER
WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION
London, Yesterday.
In conclusion Sit A. Chamberlain agreed with the other members of the Council that the question was be- too large and too detailed to handled in one session of the Coun- cf He agreed that a Reporter should be appointed, with one or two members of the Council as'as- sistants, to conduct a thorough en- quiry into the entire question, ob-
the previous year's accounts.
Machinery & Plant Turning to the balance sheet, the item of $20,367.64 transferred from buildings to machinery and plant represents the cost of electric cranes in the new godowns. These were previously included in, the cost of the building and have now The death is announced of Sirtain the fullest information as to the procedure which had been in been placed under their proper John Denison Peader.-Reuter. His Majesty the King passed an-heading. The sum of $48,479.19 [Sir John Denison Pender was born force up to now, and as to the obli- trade, there would still be a big other good day. The weather was expended on buildings covers the in 1855 and was the third son of the Sations and the duties of minor- late Sir John Pender. He was the ties, and to make recommenda- surpias of labour in the mining much warmer and the sun shoe cost of extensions to Nos. 17 and Chairman of the Eastern and other tions as to what changes in the arcas and in his view the most im- brilliantly-British Wireless Ser-18 godowns and re-conditioning Associated Cable Companies; Director method by the League were, in their
vice. In the Great War, he saw much portant matter to be dealt with at
No, 12 gadown. The latter is an of the Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd. opinion, necessary.
The Council adjourned until to- old building and is now in a good Director of P. and O. S.S.. Co.; Knight Commander of Dannebrog; Grand state of repair.
Cross Order of Lady Conception, Por-morrow when Mr. Adatchi, Reporter Under launches, the sum of tugal; Grand Cordon Damanich, on the general question of minor 324,430 expended is the balance of Turkey, Dauble Dragon, Second Divities, will present a draft resolution.
Chine. He was decorated for his
examination services in connection with South Providing for replace an old boat which was die Africa, China, and the European War.] and report on the advisability of posed of for $4,599. Three stee! The local Superintendent of the changing the Council's procedure lighters were purchased during the Eastern Extension Australia & China regarding minority petitions--- year at a cost of $28,516 which ac- Telegraph Co., Ltd., writes to us to British Wireless Service. counts for the sum expended under in London wires us that Sir John the following effect: Our Head Office
In the Great War
and varied service As Major-General Luard stepped and as
on the staff, the present time was the transfer | a brigade commander of the surplus unemployed miners down on to the launch "Victoria,"
against the Swiss and Mohmands into employment in other industries. the Band struck up "Auld Lang and other tribesmen of the North-He appealed to the officials of the Syne," and many waved to Mrs. and West Frontier, who, at the instiga- Miners' Federation to use their in- Miss Luard from the pier.
tion of German agents, gave much fluence in the mining areas to en- The Garrison detachments had trouble, and also the turbulent sure that full advantage was taken. faced about in the interval and, as Mahsuds, one of the most treacher of the Government schemes for the "Victorin" went past toward the ous and bloodthirsty of the hill training and transferring boys and Naval Anchorage, they gave three tribes.
adults in order that they might have loud and prolonged cheers.
Again, in the closing phases of the benent of the opportunities that the War he commanded a brigade existed for employment in other No sooner had the cheers died In Mesopotamia (mentioned in des- parts of the country. down than bugles were sounded on patches three times 1914-15, Star, H.M.'s ship in harbour, those with British War Medal, Victory Medal, Bands also catching up the refrain C.M.G. In 1918, C.B. in 1919).
In 1909, Major-General Luard married Catherine Isabel Hammond,
Royal Navy's Farewell
International Markets
Mr. Herbert Smith referred to the evidence given before the, League of Nations last week by Mr. Tawney
lation of markets, and. the Premier
FINE TO CLOUDY
The weather report issued to-day by the Royal Observa- tory stated:~~-
The anti-cyclone is-moving eastward and is now central over S. Kores.
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Fresh monsoon may be ex- pected along the S.E. coast of China and over the China Seal Forecast-N. E. winds, fresh
to, moderate; fine to cloudy.
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in favour of the international regu- BRITISH LEGATION
FOREIGN OFFICE APPOINT NEW COUNSELLOR
of "Auld Lang Syne" as Major- General passed and caluted from the daughter of the late H. R.promised carefully to consider the the "Victoria."
Sally of Serge Hill. King's Langley evidence. British Wireless Service. When the "Dorsetshire" awurg There is one son and a daughter. away from Holt's Wharf, a large gathering stayed on to see the final Both Mrs. Luard and Miss Luard stage of the G. O. C's official de- host of friends during their resi have endeared themselves to a parture.
dence in the Colony. In addition When the troopship, passed the to her social activities, Miss Luard saluting Battery at Gun Club Hill, was also keen on sport and played Kowloon, Majer-General Luard was tennis very well. honoured with a salute of 18 guns.
A Battalion Embarks
The New G.O.C.
It was on Jan. 1, 1928, that the
RAILWAY "PUSH ”
L.MS. WANT PERMISSION TO USE AIRCRAFT
PASSENGERS & MERCHANDISE
London, Yesterday. The shareholders of the London,
COMING OUT SOON
London, Yesterday.
the cost of a new launch bullt to
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lighters. This acquisition to our Denison Fender, G.B.E.K.C.M.G. AERIAL TRANSPORT fleet brings the total number of Chairman of the Eastern and Asso- craft to 87.
clated Telegraph Companies, passed WORLD'S GREATEST AIR PORT away peacefully on Wednesday after-
noon after a short illness.
DE VALERA
RELEASED AND SENT TO. DUBLIN
CONTEMPLATED
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
New York, Yesterday. Sensational developments In air transportation yesterday reminded older members in Wall-street of the early days of railway develop- ment.
Last year, compared with 1927, there was a falling off in earnings from storage of cargo, whilst there was a considerable increase in re- venue from wharf work. During the year under review, 849 steam- ers discharged at the wharves, being 85 more than the previous
London, Yesterday. year and 110 in excess of the year
De Valera has been released and 1928. There were occasions when
Following an announcement of ships were compelled to discharge placed on a Dublin-bound train.
Reuter.
the formation of a $35,000,000 Mr. Maurice Ingram, of the For- in the stream due to no wharf be-
[It will be remembered that De aviation holding company to acquire eign Office, has been appointed ing' available,
Valere, the Binn Fein leader, was ar- a number of large aviation con- Wharf Accommodation
rested on travelling over the frontiercerss which will be promoted by Counsellor of the British Legation In Peking and will leave: England You directore have not lost sight of Northern Ireland and seat to
an important group of bankoru, this week for China-Reuter, of the fact that the need of fur-prison for a month in Belfast]
handed by the Lehman Brothers ther. wharf accommodation is be
and Harrimans, came news of a LONG FLIGHTS coming increasingly evident.
merger in preparation of four giant There is, however, no space for seconded by Mr. Kow the election air.companies in the Middle West another pler on our Kowloon pre- to the Directorate of Mr. T. B. with a capital of over $50,000,000. J. P. Tredannick, D.S.O., O.B.E. Commanding, South China Com for the conveyance of passengers
mafses and expansion In another Wilson and Mr. J. E. Joseph was It was afterwards reported that marched from Shamshulpo Hutment mand, and now returns Home after and merchandise to and from aero-
direction would be a costly under confirmed..
a third company, namely, the New through Kowloon and embarked at four years, his successor, Major-dromes in Great Britain, in dis
Paris, Yesterday.
taking and therefore, requires very The retiring directors-Messre. York Air Terminals, had purchased. Holt's Wharf on the "Dorsetshire," General J. W. Sandilands, C.B.tricts tapped by the company's
Compton and Weall--were re-elect- ja thousand acres of New Jersey careful consideration. the Band playing along the roads. C.M.G., D.S.O., having arrived some trains.
suspended the authorisation of long I do not think there is anything ea on the motion of Mr. Murdoch, swamp-land in the vicinity of New Embarkation was carried out days ago. The new G.O.C. was Other railway companies are pro- distance flights. Consequently, the more that calls for comment and seconded by Mr. Fung. York, which site is destined to be
flights of Captains Costes, Weiss, I now beg to propose the adoption - The re-election as auditora of ceme the world's greatest airport. Girler, Challes, Bignot, Lieutenant of the report and accounts. After Mesars. Percy Smith, Beth and Parle and, the brother Arzachart te motion has been seconded, I Fleming, and Mosers, Linstead and have been postponed, indefinitel will be pleased to answer any ques- Davis was agreed to, on the motion Renter
tions shareholders may wish to of Mr. Greenhill, seconded by Mr.
Seton-Wintonge Word Kutnimously. It was announced that dividend Mr. Compton seconded, and the This was all the business, and
the
In the morning, the 1st Battalion departing G.O.C. was promoted to Midland and Scottish Railway have Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire his present rank. On Jan. 2, 1925, the Board to seek Par Regiment, commanded by Lt.Col he was appointed General Officer laterized the Bus to tose a craf: FRENCH AIR MINISTER AGAIN
smartly and, in a short time, the present at Queen's Pler to-day moting similar Bills-Router. several hundreds of officers and men LA R Q F. Johnston, who has were on board saying good-bye, to been Major General Luard's Alde- friends in China after having seen de-Camp except for periods of 'more of the country than any other leave (when LOW. P Mr. H. Brooker, aged 24,2 Infantry battalion Included in the Richardson, King's Own Scottish Harlington-road, Enfield, Middle original Shanghai Defence Force Borderers, acted in his abrence) la sax, died recedy shortly after A number of officers and other Durham Light Infantry," and he being crushed between buffers, while ranks from other units in the Colony from the General's Regiment, the engaged in saunting work at Culley, also sailed on the "Dorsetshire" on also went Home to-day,
Hertfordshire:
"TAKES ACTION
The Minister of the Air has again
LEAR
The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/11 11/16..
55 Directorn, and Auditors
Proposed by Mr. Bailey and mok
Swould be trendy to-
• Quickly Over-Subscribed egg perhaps hus Later. The public eagerness to secure the 2,000,000 shares in the new aviation holding of the company has
all not be made before the been so great that they are already over-subscribed, although the
8th inst-Reuter's American, Ser