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TROPICAL ATTIRE
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER IN KHAKI
OF HIS VISIT
SECOND DAY
"Pigsticker "Helmet and Shorts for Fanling Golf
ENJOYABLE DRIVE IN NEW TERRITORIES
What has been done by the British Empire in the New Terri tories was shown to-day to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, the third son of their Majesties the King and Queen, on the second day of his visit to the Colony of Hong Kong, en route to Japan as head of the "Garter Mission.'
His Royal Highness indulged in a game of golf on the beautiful course at Fanling, going out in tropical attire for the welcome respite in his long voyage. Proceeding by the main road (via Taipo) and returning by the all-round circuit (via Castle Peak) His Royal High- ness is to be at the great public function this afternoon on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground.
NO PLUS-FOURS
His Royal Highness donned a khaki helmet of pith, of the "pig sticker type, khaki drill shorts, u shade loose-fitting jacket of u slightly lighter than khaki, khak! shirt, striped tie, tan goit hose and shoes-very smart but not quite the out" worn by most golf- ers in long long.
All of th visitors, including Lt. Col. the Earle of Arife. M.C. one of HM the King's Lords-in- Waiting). Rear Admiral the Hon. Herbert Meade. C.B., D.S.0., K.N., Major-General Sir Hugh Jamieson
Elles, K.COM.G.. C.B.. JL.S.O.. A.D.C.. Mr. Hugh Lloyd Thomas First Secretary of H.M.'s Diplomatic Service) and Captain L. W. Howard Kerr, 0.B.E.. 11th Hussars (Equerry-in-Attendance on .R.H.). went out to Fanling for the drive around the Terri tories.
H.E. the Governor (Sir Cuell Clementi, K.C.M.G.), who sat in the front car with the Duke of Gloucester, also wore khaki shorts. His Excellency was accompanied by his staff, Capt. F. G. Siliitor. R.M. (Aide-de-Camp). Capt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E. (Private Secre- tary), Capt. P. C. Perfect Hon. A.D.C.) and Mr. W, R. Scott (Hon. A.D.C.).
HONG KONG,
\BLISHED
1846
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1929,
MR. SHELLIM LEAVES CHIANG KAI-SHEK
$770,000
A FORMER TAIPAN
MAJOR PORTION OF ESTATE TO WIDOW
TRUST FOR A DAUGHTER
A former taipan of Messrs. David Bassoon & Co. in Hong Kong, Mr. Edward Shellim, who died last year, has feft upward of $539,- 100 in this Colony and his net per sonalty in England amounted to
£28.165-1.1-2.
SURPRISE DEPARTURE FOR CHANGSHA
MOVEMENTS IN SECRET
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Hankov, Yesterday. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek unex pectedly left for Changsha (after aaying that he would not go there) on the evening of April 24, going at a moment's notice. Its move- ments were kept absolutely secret.. It is understood that he is visit ing Changsha to supervise the as- sumption of office by General He
Having retired from China, Mr. Shellim lived at No. 16, Second-give
svenue Hove, Sussex, but his ad-
dress is described as being "also of Shanghai."
On Dec. 7, 1928, he met with an accident when out rid ing near Devil's Dyke, Brighton, and lost his life.
Frobate of the will has been granted two of the executors ap- pointed by Mr. Shellim. One is the widow, Mrs. Sarah Shellim, who lives in Hove, and the other is Mr. by the Edward Howard, of the Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington.
Power
Excellent "staff work" Police was seen, as was the case
is reserved to grant probate to the yesterday, the difference being
third executor appointed, namely, that with the pressure relieved,Mr. David Sassoon Shellim of Bom-
bay.
there was no need for reinforce- ments from the other aide of the harbour and from divisions out-
Charity May Benefit
A trust of H.K. $200,000 is creat-
side of Central. Unostentatious ed, the interest to go to the widow and. effectively. the Police main-until a daughter, Luna Eryl Valerie, tained order with the least hin-attains the age of 25 or marries, drance to the public,
Amenities of the Rider Ceremony was altogether lack- ing al Queen's Pier when the dis- tinguished visitors and their hosts arrived to embark on the launch "Britannia" tcommanded by the Hon. Commander G. F. Hole. R.N., retired, Harbour Master, etc.), to the Victoria harbour to cross public pier at Kowloon whence the inland drive began.
His Royal Highness and the members of his staff highly prais- ad the amenities of the ride and the high standard achieved by the road-builders of this Crown Colony,
Lt. Col. E. 1. Matthews, secre- tary of the Golf Club, who had gone out overnight to make ar- rangements, was in charge at Fanling, where the visitors were entertained by the Clab to a de- lightful luncheon,
The Royal Enclosure
Welcomed by Mr. Greenhill
The return to Government H.E. the General Officer Com House was Axed (for arrival manding, China (Major-General there) at 8.30 p.m. to give His J. W. Sandilands, C.B. C.M.C.. Royal Highness time for to-day's IS.0.) was one
The of the party. reception.
crass-harbour nearly all of whom wore shorts journey was also made in the "Bri- No plus-fours were geen at tannie," from the public pier at Queen's Pier.
Kowloon to Queen's Pier.
On arrival at Fanling, His Royal Highness was welcomed by Mr. L. S. Greenhill (Captain, Royal Hong Kong Golf Club) and mem- bers of the Committee.
Other members of the Club who were specially invited out for the day included the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. H. K. B. Hancock (who, as President of the Hong Kong Cricket Club, will wel- come His Royal Highness on ar rival at the public reception this afternoon). Mr. A. II. Ferguson. Mr. Allan Cameron, Mr. L. R. Andrewes and Mr. N. L. Smith.
Police "Staff Work"
Just before 9 a.m. the party left Government House for Queen's Pier, going by Upper Albert-road, Garden-road, Queen's-road Cen- tral and Jackson-road. One of the fleet of motor-cars attached to Government House was assigned to transporting all the bags of golf clubs taken out
A very large attendance on the Cricket Club ground is expected. The Band and Pipes of the 2nd Battalion the King's Own Scottish Borderers will play at intervals. That part of the ground parallel to the pavillion has been marked off as the Royal Enclosure. Those
it
Chien as chairman of the Provin- cial Government of Ilunan and to him final instructions with regard to clearing the Hanan and Kwangsi remnants-Reuter.
[Earlier cables appear on page
OCCASIONAL RAIN
This morning's weather re- port, from the Royal Observa- story stated:-
The anti-cyclone is central near the Bonins. Depress'ons are situated over S. Manchrria, the gulf of Tongking, and to the east of Luzon. The latter appears to be moving north- ward.
Forecast: E. or variable winds, moderate; cloudy; oc- casional rain.
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TRANS-SIBERIAN RAIL SMASH
DETAILS TO HAND
DISASTER DUE "TO EARTHQUAKES”
SIX PERSONS KILLED
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SMART WORK
SAFE THIEF LAID BY THE HEELS
OVER $5,000 STOLEN
A curiously worded charge was preferred against a Chinese nam- ed Sam Kim (23), at the Central Magistracy this morning.
Ife was indicted before Major Ü. Moscow, Yesterday, Detila of the railway smash Willson, O.B.E., for "breaking out show that it was the result of a of No. 300, Des Voeux-road Cea- landslide, believed to be due to an tral after committing a felony
therein." earthquake in the Baikal region.
ARMS EMBARGO AGREEMENT
POWERS AND CHINA
CANCELLATION UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED UPON
GOVERNMENT RECOGNISED
London, Yesterday. The Foreign Office announces
that the Diplomatic Body in Peking has unanimously agreed to cancel
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the Agreement of 1919, by which the leading Powers undertook to A rock rolled down from a moun- The charge involved the sum of
blocked the track near $5,253.38 which accused stole restrain their nationals from ex- tain and Slíudianka, between Irkutsk and from the safe of the Wai Lee Importing arms to China. Verkhneudinsk, and a mail passen- port and Export firm which ac- The communique points out that
the
ger train travelling to Vladivostok cupied whole house, the as practically all the signatories crashed into the rock
ground floor being used as the have concluded treaties recognising the National Government the Arms The locomotive was derailed, office and the floors above as a Embargo Agreement becomes ano- dragging four coaches (mail, lugdwelling. gage and two passenger coaches) al of which were wrecked.
The tracks were damaged for a distance of 84 metres and traffic interrupted for 36 hours.
The complainant in the case was Chan Chak-yee, manager of the Wai Lee firm
The accucad's arrest was the result of a smart piece of work on the part of Detective-Sergeants Flattery and J. Murphy.
The
Three passengers and three train- men were killed. First aid was
Firm's Safe Opened immediately rendered by break-
Police received a report down train, which conveyed the in- from Chan Chak-yee on the morn
ing of April 24 that some time jured to Sliudianka hospital.
daring the night of the 23rd and No foreigners suffered-Reuter.
24th the firm's safe was opened and the money stolen. Sam Kam,
H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester (third from right) arriving at Hong Kong's civic centre (note the lion at the fountain) for the presentation to him of addresses by the British and Chinese communities, and his reply. H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) is on the extreme right.-K. Fujiyama).
invited are reminded to bring their when the interest will go to her for bee of the China Sugar Refining cards.
life. In the event of certain con- Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Fire Insur- Wonderful Transformation tingencies, this $200,000 may event- auce Co., Ltd., Canton Insurance Such was the transformation at ually go to Jewish charities to Office Ltd. the Cricket Club ground that it Shanghai, Hong Kong, the institu Among other activities Mr. Shel- was almost unrecognisable when tions and proportions to them being in served as member of the the final touches were being put subject to the discretion of the committee of the Hong Kong Gen- on. An army of "boys" from the trustees. The balance is left toeral Chamber of Commerce, member Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, the widow.
of the War Charities Gener Com-
ON HONEYMOON
ROYAL VISITORS TO SANDRINGHAM
PRINCE OLAF'S BIRTHPLACE
London, Yesterday.
a former foki of the firm, who had visited the place during that same night, was suspected and a full description of him was supplied to the Police by Chan Chak-yec.
Investigations made by the two Sergeants at the premises of the Wai Lee firm resulted in the dis- covery of a bag which had been left behind by Sam Kam. In this bag were some bills issued by the Tung Shan Hotel and the Asia. Hotel.
The Sergeants accordingly made inquiries at the two hotels and at the Asia discovered that the want ed man, accompanied by a woman, had registered there at 1a.m. on the 24th, but was not in when the Police visited the place. Certain that this was the same man; as the description of the hotel ac- squntant tallied with that given by Chan Chak-yee, the two Ser geants laid in whit for their
quarry.
Sam Kam returned to the hotel in the afternoon and was immedi- ately placed under arrest. When he was searched, $4.488.40 of the stolen money was found on him.
How Trick Was Done How Sam Kam managed to en- ter the premises was simple. He went there on the evening on the 23rd and quietly knocked at the door. A new foki opened the door and Sam Kam introduced himself as a former foki, who was call- ing to pay a friendly call.
He was admitted, and then, waiting his chance, he slipped up to the safe unobserved, opened it, and helped himself to the money. Afterward he let himself out quietly. Hence the charge of "breaking out.”
That Sam Kam had a duplicate key of the safe made whilst he was employed at the firm was The Crown Prince and Princess obvious as it was found securely Ltd., were preparing for the re- The will was executed in Shang-mitteee, member of the committee of Norway, who are at Sandring locked in the morning. ception.
"Good Time" Admitted hai in 1920. Resealing of probate of Sailora" Home, chairman of the ham during their honeymoon visit In front of the pavilion, colour in respect of the personal effects Finance Commitee of Alice Mem-to England, went for a motor-car
When produced in Court this ful pot plants and paims made a and estate in Hong Kong, has been orial and Afiliated Hospitals, and drive through the district this after-morning, Sam Kam admitted that railing with an entrance in the granted to the Hon. Mr. W. E. L.
as President of "Ohel Leah" Syna- hoon. They were recognised by he had spent $814.98 of the stolen middle. The pavilion itself was Shenton, solicitor, attorney for the
several people and were greeted money in less than 24 hours, "hav- with respectful salutes. Estate duty in Hong swathed in red, white and blue executors."
ing a good time." Prince Olav
born at Kong was assessed at $32,837.45.
He was sentenced to six months' Mr. Shellim was very prominent
Sandringham and spent many of his
hard labour. in Hong Kong business. He was 59
Mr. Shentor has also been grant-boyhood days there. He and his years of age. He is survived by his wife, nee Miss Howard, the ed resealing of probata, and condi- bride, Princess Martha of Sweden, daughter of another former man- cil, as attorney for W. A. and D. Care expected to remain at Sandring- ager of Messrs. David Sassoon's Bolton (sons of deceased) and W. ham for several weeks-British
P. Corbett (nephew of deceased), Wireless Service. and there is only one daughter.
(Continued on Page 7.)
HONG KONG'S WELCOME
Part of the crowd behind the troep-lined Praya at Queen's Pier yesterday, for the arrival of HRH the Duke of Glou- cester, who is standing at the entrance, on left (A. Fong).
gogue.
MR. J. J. BOLTON
After about 30 years' residence executors of the estate of Mr.
in the Calony, Mr. Shellim retired Joseph John Bolton, late of: Clay- in the autum of 1918, being sue-gate-ledge, Claygate, Surrey, who ceeded by Mr. A. H. Compton, the died on Nov. 2, 1928. present
Mr. Shellim manager. went to Shanghai for a year or two and then settled down at Home.
Member of Council |
Mr. Shellim was an unofficial member of the Legislative Council, and unofficial Justice of the Pesce
and an elected member of the Licensing Board.
Estate in Hong Kong amounts to 629,800. Net personaity elsewhere. amounts to £196,258."
Among the bequests are an- auities of £52 per annum each to a cock, housemaid and waitress and a year's wages to another employee (if these were serving at the time
He had been chairman of the of testator's death) and a legacy of £80 to another waitress now mar- Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking ried. The remainder of the catate Corporation and was director for
goes to the family of deceased, many years. He was a director of Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd. Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Land Re clamation Co., Ltd., Central Estates, Ltd. Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., a member of the consulting commit-
(Continued at foot of next Column.) demand, to-day was 1/11 9/16.
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR
The closing rate of the dollar on
was
AN EXPLOSION
ONE KILLED; 15 INJURED AT SAPPORO
IN PUBLIC BATH HOUSE
Tokyo, Yesterday, One person was killed and 15 seriously injured while five houses were destroyed, when the bollers of the public bath house at Sapporo, Hokkaido, exploded last night.
The explosion is believed to be due to a piece of blasting dynamite mixed with the coal-Router,
Dr. J. C. Mothven, Governor of the Borstal Institution, Rochester,
has been appointed Governor of Maidstone Prison.
malous, particularly in view of the fact that it expressly lasts until the establishment of a Government whose authority is recognised by the whole country."-Reuter.
Further Details
A British Wireless message from London, of yesterday's date, says: ""The China Arms Embargo ends to-day. By an agreement, made in 1919 the Governments of Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, United Brazil, Tsarist Russia, States, France and Japan agreed effectively to restrain their subjects from ex- porting to or importing into China arme and munitions of war or ma- terial destined exclusively for their manufacture until the establishment of a Government whose authority was recognised through the whole of China.
This policy was subsequently endorsed by the Netherlands, Den- mark, and Belgium and legislation fulfilling the same purpose has been enacted in Germany.
With the conclusion of treaties with and recognition of the National
by Government practically all parties this agreement, the con- tinued operation of the embargo became anomalous, particularly in view of the fact that it was to last "until the establishment of a Gov- ernment whose authority is cognised throughout the country."
re-
whole
The Diplomatic Body in Peking, consequently, has agreed unanim- ously to cancel the 1919 Agreement, and this decision takes effect from to-day, when it will be formally notified to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs by the Senior Minister at Peking.
Exports of arms and munitions from Britain to China will still require the Board of Trade licence under the Arms' Export Prohibition Order.--British Wireless Service.
TSUNG-CHANG'S DEFEAT
Chefoe, Yesterday. Chang Tsung-chang's Northern- ers were defeated at Muping and some of these men retreated to- wards Chatoo, the majority then proceeding to Lungkow. Some are leaving China on Japanese ships. The Nationalist General Liu Chen-
DOW attacking nien is
Chang Tsung-chang at Fushan.--British Naval Wireless.
WAR IN SZECHUAN
Tchang, Yesterday. Fighting has broken out again
in Szechuan province, in the west of China Proper, but there are no definite details.
General Yang Sen, the atormy petrel of the province, is promin- ent-British Naval. Wireless.
WHEN PLAYING, POLO
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A fine display of horsemanship was given at Causeway Bay yesterday by HRH the Duke of Gloucester in a game of polo with members of his suite and of the Hong Kong Fole Club. He is seen above, mounted, on the ground (L Fujiyama)
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