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【中華民國已已年七月, 四日
No. 27,269 7 HONG KONG,
ORGANISED ATTACKS
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ONLY THREE LEFT IN HOSTILE ACTIONS BY DISPUTE OVER LADY'S
THE RACE
COUNTY CRICKET
NOTTS AND YORKSHIRE DROP 5 POINTS EACH
LANCASHIRE'S BARE CHANCE
REDS
CHINESE PROTEST
MOSCOW ALLEGES ACTION TAKEN IN SELF-DEFENCE
WAR RESPONSIBILITY
Naaring, To-day.
Jerusalem and Jaffa, where up to the present most of the rioting has in and are still first and second, on the Manchurian border.
respectively; but they each drop-i
ESTATE
ARABS ATTACK DISTRICT OFFICES
CHINESE WILL LAW
WELL-KNOWN NAMES AMONG JEWISH COLONIES THREATENED
THE WITNESSES
SIGNATURE BEFORE DEATH Timely Arrival Of British Troops
Several well-known names were Only three counties are left in PALESTINE'S UPHEAVAL
The foreign office slates that the mentioned in the Supreme Court this season's race for the cricket
re-tais morning, it being a unique championship, these being Not-Chinese Minister in Berlin
occasion. According to a British Wireless message from Rugby the tinghamshire, Yorkshire and Lan-cently sent a Note to the Soviet, deranding an explanation of the
Mr. Ching Tin-tan (also known Colonial. Office in a statement issued last evening says that the situa-cashire (the holders).
Notts and Yorkshire were lead-hostile actions of the Soviet troops
as T. T. Ching), some time Manager now defunct Kwangtung tion in Palestine is reported as well in hand, all being quiet in
To this Moscow replied that the of the
was Provincial Bank, when he was asso- ped five, points in the series of action of the Soviet troops terday, Lancashire won outright. was willing to restrict the activity tion in Canton, who was one of the on condition that founders of the Industrial & Com- The holders have only one more of its forces
full China disarms all White Russians mercial Bank, Ltd., was one of twa If they get
be 148. in China and stops them invading plaintiffs in a probate action heard total will game to play. points, their
Soviet territory; otherwise it will by his Honour the Chief Justice Yorkshire have Then Notts and both to lose outright in their two hold the Chinese Government res- (Sir Henry Gollan, C.R.E., K.C.).
Dr. Lai Chi-hai, Hann, Reader retain the if China refuses to consider the in Chinese History in the University! the Red Rose NAVAL AND MILITARY REINFORCEMENTS remaining fixtures each. before ponsible for any outbreak of war
honours,
Any other result will Soviet's demands.
Further Chinese Protest The Chinese Minister in Berlin, from Trent leave the issue to the White Rose
Carr's men
considering the Soviet reply unsa- and
tisfactory filed a further protest to Bridge.
Moscow on August 25, the terms of which have not been divulged.
taken place.
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SNOWDEN'S TRIUMPH
AGREEMENT AT THE, HAGUE
WHAT GREAT BRITAIN GETS
Fully Anticipated Consent Of Germany
UNCONDITIONAL ANNUITY PROMISED
An agreement has been reached at The Hague, states a Havas message to hand this morning.
The British delegation have issued a statement, says Reuter, that an agreement has been reached in principle that the other
The country outside these centres is, however, still unsettled, encounters which concluded yes-taken in self-defence, but the Soviet ciated with the financial administra creditor Powers would, by adjustments within, frame the Young
continuous organised attacks being carried out by the Aralis on numerous scattered Jewish colonies. There have been no attempts so far at interfering with the essential services.
The
following reinforcements | grams is in force, but in a few cases have either arrived in Palestine Press telegrams have been held up or are on their way from Egypt for a period not exceeding 48 and Malta:-
The British warships "Sussex," "Barham," "Courageous," "Veteran," and "Wanderer."
-A battalion of the Green Howards.
ers.
1st battalion, South Wales Border
One company of the 1st battalion King's Regiment.
One squadron of armoured cars. Detachments of the Royal Engineers Signals and the Royal Army Service Corps.
One squadron of the Royal Air Force.
Two
infantry
battalions
hours.
CASUALTIES
can
Notts Prospects Rosy With a lead of seven points over Yorkshire, Notts' chances are The remaining engagements rosy. the total of those in the running are ap pended; and it will be seen that the prospects are still open, with
The following, are casualties up to Monday:
Jerusalem and Hebron
Mostems Christians
In-patients Out-patients.
v. Northants, at Northampton.
Killed.
23
the odds on Notts.
Notts
3
Jews
78
Wounded.
v. Derbyshire, at keston.
Yorkshire
at to
Moslems Christians Jews Nablus
·
25
9%
v. Worcestershire, at Worcester..
v. Sussex, at Brighton.
2
17
Lancashire
102
63
10
Jafa
Moslems Jews
Killed. 10
Wounded. In-patients.
Moslems Jews
18
15
Malta have received orders hold themselves in readiness if required. With regard to a re- troops cent report that British which were being conveyed from Haifa in a railway train were at- tacked by Araba and disarmed, no official report to this effect has been received,
01
Police Fire on Mob The Acting High Commissioner, under date August 26; reports took place that a demonstration at Jafa Sunday and that trouble arose there after mid-day when an Arab.mob attempted to The Police fired, enter Telaviy. causing casualties, the extent of which is not yet known, and the mob dispersed.
Later an Arab mob attacked the District Office and assaulted some Moslem notables, but an armour- ed car, firing overhead dispersed them.
Troops arrived at two o'clock in the afternoon when the attack on Telaviv was impending, and at sight of the troops the crowd dis- After that except for persed. isolated asaults the situation be- came and remained quiet.
Anxiety at Haifa
the An impending attack on Hadarhacarmil quarter of Haifa was prevented by the arrival of British troops early on. Monday morning. Later news from Haifa indicates, however, that the dis- from order there is not free anxiety, following receipt by the tribes of the news of Friday's events, but so far no disturbances are reported.
Attacks in Suburbs The Acting High Commissioner reports later on August 26 that the outlying Jewish suburbs of Jeruso- lem, Jaffa and Haifa, have been subjected to attacks and assaults. The Jewish quarter of Hebron was the scene of a particularly deter- mined attack, and the Jewish colonies from the south of Jaffa to the south of Haifa have been sub- jected to threats of attack.
The Jews had evacuated some of those colonies, and the Arabs were looting and destroying property in them.
The Bumber of out-patients not yet reported.
Beisan
v. Glamorgan, at Manchester. Dalton's Two Centuries
*************®*£***
plan, subject to the consent of Germany, to secure to Great Britain a total unconditional annuity of 96,000,000 márks.
An agreement has also been reached regarding payments in kind, whereby the Italian State Railways will purchase a million tons of British coal annually for three years at the best British export
of Hong Kong, was one of the wit- prices. nesses called to give expert evidence on Chinese law and custom. Another was the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tao, O.B.E., ing later in the morning and it is not doubted that their decision will LTD., one of the Chinese members be favourable. of the Legislative Council, Hong Keng, and principal of Movers. Teo & Hodgson, solicitors, etc.
The German delegates have not yet consented. They are meet-
Prove In Solemn Form" The estate, it was announced, is
at between $40,000 andi
OUR CHANCELLOR CHEERED
Great Britain's annuity is made
Suggested Compromise The Kuomin official news agency that the Minister in learns Berlin reports that M. Karakhan indicates that in the event of the valued
36 million marks guaranteed by Chinese Government allowing the $50,000. As far as is known, this up as follows:-- Soviet to appoint a new Russian is the first occasion on which a Chin- General Manager for the Chinese ese will has been proved "in solemn the other creditor Powers; second- Eastern Railway the Soviet is will-form of law" under Ordinance No., 18 million from the balance of ing to enter into formal negotia-1 of 1856 (an Ordinance relating to unconditional annuities are avail- able for distribution; thirdly, 42 tions for an early solution of the wills made by Chinese people).
Mr. H. G. Sheldon (instructed by milions from the rearrangement. Sino-Russian crisis. Reuter.
Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master) subject to Germany's consent, of said he had looked for authorities the annual amount of the uncon- and failed to find any. His Lordship ditional annuity without increas- remarked that, of course, there had ing the aggregate total in such a been many Chinese wills proved "in way that the amount available for distribution among the creditor common form."
With Mr. T. T. Ching as joint Governments should be a fixed plaintiff was Cheung Shiu-fan, both sum each year.
The question of the Germans' of No. 25, Robinson-road. They claimed to be the executors of the consent will be discussed with As soon as last will, dated June 30, 1927, of them this morning. Cheung Ng Shi, alias Cheang Ng it is forthcoming steps will be Sze, alias Ng Luk, alias Ng Shau-ip, taken to put the Young plan into spurt, won again, thereby main- taining their consistent improve-
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs alias Ng She, alias Po-shing Tong, operation.
Mest Satisfactory! ment towards the end of the sea-ia preparing a second note to be late of No. 94, Calre-road, widow,
While the two counties at the top were checked on the 1st inn- ings, the counties immediately be Lan- low them 'did well generally. cashire, as stated, got full value. Sussex if by a narrow margin.
is lost a little ground; Gloucester had won on Thursday: Derbyshire slip back one position; and Mid- belated
25 Jews wounded, one benig in hexdlesex, coming with a pital at Haifa.
Haifa 1 Jew killed. 50 Jews wounded.
Later List A later list gives the casualties reported up to Tuesday morning for all Palestine as follows:--
Jews
gon.
the
Today's rainfall 0.01 inch 1929 rainfall ..56.15 inches Average ...64.81 inches 8.66 inches Deficit
Vuodécréo§CHE*SSEI60 EXTRALITY NOTE
Nanking, Yesterday.
Reuter, described the settlement as most satisfactory.
Mr. Philip. Snowden, as he emerged from the conference, was loudly cheered by British journalists and others.
Breaking the Ida The earlier cables to hand this settlement. morning. forecast They may be given as a matter
of record:
a
"The ice has been broken; others are continuing the negotia- tions to reach a settlement," de cleared Dr. Wirt on emerging from the conference with the other German delegates to enable the other delegations to continue the debate which had already lasted four hours and a half.
Mr. Henderson interviewed by down.
It is learned that the meeting was profoundly impressed by the speech of M. Priand emphasising the dangers to Bases of a break- It is pacted that the to the Germans will be recalled conference later to-night.
The German delegatea have been "Incapable of Understanding" The writ was issued against the her family, there being about a summoned to meet the other dele- gatės again. This is taken to in- defendant, Cheung Shia-ying, No.
dicate that a settlement has been reached.
Batsmen had the better of the sent to Great Britain, the United who died on June 30, 1927. They States of America, France, Hol-also claimed to have the said will majority of land, and other countrica, request-established. argument in games and E. L. Dalton, the younging the abolition of extrality be- Natal left-handed bateman, had fore the end of the year. Canton
of scoring two News Agency. the satisfaction separate centuries against Kent.
Results at a Glance Northamptonshire defeated Werces- tershire by 218 runs.
Somerset lost to Middlesex by 154
Killed
Moslems Christians Jews
46
4
Wounded in Hospital Moslems
73
Christiana
12
153
runs,
Wounded Out-patients
Moslemas
Christians
Jews
116
Aggregate Casualties
Moslems
164
Christians
13
362
Jows Damascus Demonstration
Beirut, Yesterday, Troops have been rushed to the Jewish quarter of Damascus fol- lowing a demonstration by 20,000 Arabs in support of the Arab at- tacks in Palestine.
The arrival of troops has so far prevented disorders.--Reu- ter.
Situation Well in Hand
London, Yesterday.
Surrey chtained first innings points from Yorkshire.
Sussex defeated Notts on first inn-
Somerset v. Middlesex At Taunton, Somersetshire by 154 Scores:-
dozen persons present.
Mrs. Lee bent over her and asked 49, Shanghai-street, Brd floor, as one her about her will, which was known Deceased nodded. wkts. for 27 runs) and 193 runs of the next of kin of deceased.
Fox, V. 100 not out).
It was explained in Mr. Sheldon's to be in the safe. opening that Mr. Ching is the Then Mrs. Ching (another daughter, Middlesex beat deceased lady's second son-in-law the wife of Mr. T. T. Ching) hent runs and that the other plaintiff is the over her mother and the latter made & motion with her arm. Mrs. Ching deceased lady's second son. Defen-
followed, the motion and found the Middlesex 400 runs (R. W. V.dant is the eldest (an adopted) son key to the safe under her mother's Robins 106) and 218 runs for 2
Defendant appeared in person. A statement of defence had been pillow. With the key, the safe was wkts., declared (N. Haig 100 not out, Hendren 103 not out).
filed, said Mr. Sheldon. In it, de-opened and the will brought out.
Doctor Demurs Somerset 245 runs and 219 runs fendant said that the alleged will
The deceased lady was then asked Derbyshire obtained first innings
(Robina 6 for 43). points from Glamorgan.
was not duly executed according to if the document brought out was the Kent drew with the South Africans.
the provisions of Stat. 1 Vie. C. 26; Counties' Positions
At the Oval, Surrey obtained that deceased, at the time the will will and whether she wished to sign. She nodded in reply to both ques Played Points first innings points from York purports to have been executed, was tons. She was given a pen, but her
shire. Scores:
physically incapable of understand-weakness and illness was such that (Oldroyding; and that deceased, at the time he could not write.
Lancashire defeated Hampshire by three wickets.
Essex lost first Leicestershire.
.
(1) Notts (2) Yorkshire (3) Lancashire
(3) Sussex
inning points to
Games No. of
147
140
140
27
10%
137
(5)
(5) Gloucester
27
10M
187
tri
T
Middlesex
26
180
(6)
Derpy
Derbyshire
27
128
128
(8)
Leicester
27
124
(8) Kent
119
(10)
Surrey
109
ON
86
91
81
79
54
26
45
26
43
Reuter's special correspondent (11) Hampshire
(12) Essex in Jerusalem cables that the situa- (12)
(14) Northants Sum-23 tion is now weil in hand.
Warwick (13)
Worcester cient forces are available to pre- (15)
but local (16) Somerset clude the fear of any
ensure (17) Glamorgan and sporadic outbreaks
[Figures in brackets indicate posi
therewith.
Surrey v. Yorkshire
Yorkshire 304 runs
Surrey 408 runs (Sandham 187).
Sussex v. Notts
Evacuating Rhineland
It is believed that Mr. Suowden
obtained 75 per cent. of his de mands.
M. Briand, it is reported. pro- the mised Dr. Stresemann that last French soldier will be evacuat- ed fom the Rhineland by June 30,
for which Ger- 1930, in return many is making financial conces- sions, including the waiving of a claim for a share of the surplus from the overlap in the Young- Dawes plans-Reuter.
DIAMOND RING STOLEN
140; Gregory 5 for 64) and 315 he will purports to have been
Dr. Cheung Wing-tai, the family's
A diamond ring worth $80 ́has runs for 1 wicket (Holmes 142; executed, did not know and approve medical attendant, was then request-been turned over to the Police at Sutcliffe 123 not out).
the contents thereof.
ed to hold the lady's hand and guide No. 2, Station, by the accountant of Half Father's Patrimony it. Dr. Cheung demurred at first, the Cheung Hang Pawnshop, No. The defendant also put the plain-Mr. Sheldon continued, not being 33, Irving-strect. He said that it tiffs to the proof that the will duly sure of the legality. "Mrs. Lee told was left on the couter of the shop complied with the statute; and Dr. Cheung it was all right" and
At Brighton, Sussex led Notts
on the first innings. Scores:---
Notts 267 runs (Gunn, G. 109
runs for 3 wickets.
Sussex 282 runs. -"*"
was unable to appreciate or under- stand the meaning and effect of the will, or its purport and contents.
was questioned about the ring, not out; Tate 6 for 71) and 333 alleged that deceased was so weak he guided the deceased lady's hand by a Chinese who bolted when he
mentally and physically that she to make the signature. ·
which he had attempted to pawn. Three witnesses to the will then The ring has since been identified made their signatures, two being as property stolen from No. 169, deceased's sisters and the third was Caine-road on August 10, and claim- ed by a Chinese named Teong Dr. Cheung-
Mr. Lai, the son-in-law who had Phing. prepared the will, then filled in the date.
Lancs. v. Hampshire At Manchester, Lancashire de-
Hampshire 69 runs (Hopwood $ for 84) and 168 runs (Tyldesley, R. 6 for 32).
power for the Government to deal tions held before this last series of feated. Hampshire by three
Each county plays 28 wickets. Scores:- engagements. Three is no sign of any anti- matches.] British bias. The spirit of con-
Thirteen Centurions fidence is slowly returning and Sandham (Surrey) the city is resuming its normal Dalton (S." Africa). peace. Its food, water, and light-Ames (Kent) ing services are assured-Reuter. Holmes (Yorkshiret
Bloodshed in Haifa
London, Yesterday.
Oldroyd (Yorkshire? Satelite (Yorkshire) Bakewell (Northants) The Jewish telegraph agency re O'Connor (Essex). The Jewish colonies in the Val-ports from Jerusalem that there has Gun, G. (Natts) ley of Esdraelon and Jezreel have been much bloodshed in Haifa, Robins (Middlesex)
been under threats of attack and actual assaults have taken place
At Gaza the Jews have suffered some loss of life and injuries...
An Appreciation
The Acting High Commission states that the prompt response to his request for naval and military assistance had enabled the Govern ment to maintain control.
The officers of the District Ad- ministration had rendered invalu able services in very responsible situation, and the special cons- tables were indispensable.
The local Press is still suspend- ed, but could probably not function
In any case. The Government, however, has commenced the issue of a series of news bulletins.
No censorship on outward tele
where many Jews and Arabs have Heridren (Middlesex) been killed in the Sephardic quar Haig (Middlesex)
187 157
and 116*
145
142
Lancashire 99 runs and 139 runs for 7 wickets (Boyes 5 for
140 123*
52):
Leicester v. Essex
119
119
110
109* 106 1034 100
At Southend, Essex lost first innings points to Leicestershire. Scores
6 for 82
5 wickets (O'Connor 110).
⠀⠀ Derby v; Glamorgan 5 for 27 for 34
ter. British Marines fired on the dentes not out.
Best Bowling Performances rioters.
Dick Tyldesley (Lanes.) Rumours were rife in Jerusalem Clark (Northants) (Lancs.) yesterday of renewed Arab at- Hopwood tacks in the neighbourhood of the Robins (Middlesex} Holy City. Two thousand armed Slater.
Tate
Leicester 268 runs and 190 for 8 wickets, declared.**
Essex 162 runt and 191 runs for
At Chesterfield, Derbyshire ob
6 for 43 tained frst innings points from
for 30 Glamorgan. Scores
6 for 71 Derby 359 runs.
5 for 52
5 for 64
Glamorgan 179 runs
E for 79 for 36) and, following-on, 100
Arabs, supported by Druses from Boyes (Hampshire) Lebanon, are reported to be ap Gregory (Surrey) proaching Jerusalem.-Reuter. Ashdown (Kent)
Northants v Worcester
London, Yesterday,
Mr. W. E. McKenney, formerly in At Northampton, Northampton-
runs for 4 wickets,
Kent v. South Africa
A reply to this statement of defence had been filed for plaintiffs, Mr. Sheldon added. And it was the Proposed to proceed under Ordinance referred to and not under the statute.
No formality Required According to Chinese law, Mr. By the will, defondant "is treated Sheldon stated, there appears to be
WATCHMEN'S VIGIL !
In a case in which a landlord was
all through fairly," said counsel.
no formality required at all. The summond for allowing the basement According to the preamble, defen fact of the deceased having made of a house to be used for human dant is to get half his father's the dictation of the contents of the patrimony, also $100 a month.
Referring to the circumstances of
will, her mention of it to
habitation,
Forster
hér
Sanitary Inspector informed
T. Mr.
M.
Hazlerigg that the owner had been
told that there was no objection to her safe would validate the will ac the making of the will, Mr. Sheldon daughter, and the finding of it in
having two watchmen in the base said that in September, 1926, the cording to Chinese law and custom: deceased lady was very depressed.
Dr. Lai Chi-hal and the Hon. Dr. ment.
Mr. Hazlerigg: The basement is One of her sons-in-law, Mr. Lai Tso would be called to give evidence Hau-yeung, a mechanic, called on on this point, said Mr. Sheldon. On not fit for human habitation, but her to say goodbye prier to going counsel's suggestion, they were good enough for watchment North. At her request, be prepared allowed to remain in Court to hear a draft of the will Deceased ap- the evidence. proved the draft and then asked Mr.
Mr. Lal Hau-yeung, mechanic, (Slater Lai to make a clean copy. When No. 5, Excelsior terrace, who test! the latter was handed to her, she fed that he is a son-in-law of de- enjoyed Mr. Lai to secrecy as to its ceased, then gave evidence. He contents.
spoke of his preparing the will as described by Mr. Sheldon.
On the morning of June 30, 1927, he said, he was standing behind the ladies who were around his mother in-law's beside and did not actually
the Customs, who died at the age shire defeated Worcestershire by the South Africans. Scores of 60 in May at No. 82, Prays East. 213 runs. Scores: Hong Kong, left $8,200 in the Northants 418 runs (Bakewell Colony. The sole beneficiary and 119) and 165 runs for 3 wkts., de executrix of the will is Kwok Ah-clared
kum, spinster, who was housekeeper Worcester 172 runs (Clark
to Mr. McKenney for 20 years.
(Continued on Next Column)
Deceased Bedside At Centerbury, Kent drew with
Later, decessed told one of her South Africa 491 runs for 7 daughters, Mrs. Lee, about the will wickets, declared (E. L. Dalton and also told her to say nothing. 167) and 227 runs (Dalton 116 Then, a few days before deceased's not out; Ashdown 5 for 79), deaths, she became ill. On the
Kent 436 runs (Ames 146) and night of June 29-30, he was dan see her sign. He added the date. 123 runs for one wicket Reuter, gerously and was surrounded by
Continued On Page 13).
Inspector Forater: They are not allowed to sleep there, but we can't prevent watchmen sleeping!
BANISHEF'S LOST SON !
Chang Shing (85) who return- ed after being banished in May, 1927, for five years, was this morn ing at the Kowloon Magistracy sentenced to seven months' hard labour.
Defendant who stated that he had come back to and for, his son was lost in the country.