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No. 27,276 HONG KONG,
IN BANKRUPTCY
HSTABLISHDD
1846
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. - The closing rate. of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/11 3/16. ^
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1929,
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
tired
2
PERHAPS ITS EYES!
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A CHIEF INTERPRETER'S DEBTS
LOANS FROM USURERS
Public Examination Of Mr. J. V. Dodd
"BORROWED AFTER SPECULATION EXCHANGE "
in the Supreme Court, borrowed money from usurers until, at the age of 56, he appeared in the Bankruptcy Court, was related to-day by the debtor himself when the public examination was held and closed before his Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Collan, C.B.E.),
The Official Receiver (Mr. E. L. Agassiz), who conducted the examination, appeared to be surprised when Mr. Dodd declared that an aunt in England had promised him £500 on her death.
Debtor's liabilities showed a total of $24,000. His assets, when he fled his own petition, were stated to be $250.
ANOTHER "BLOW" NAVAL AGREEMENT GREAT BRITAIN AND
THREATENS
----
NO 4 SIGNAL UP
STEAMERS AND SMALL CRAFTS SEEK SHELTER
Werc
Stonecutters Island for shelter.
of wind.
CO-OPERATION THE AIM NOT ANTAGONISM
PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION
London, Yesterday. The seventeen points mentioned by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald on which a British-American. agreement, has been reached include:
EXTRALITY
TEXT OF REPLY
COMPLIANCE REFUSED
PENDING
UNSETTLED CONDITION
London, Yesterday.
病
THE ARABS' CASE
ANNIHILATING THEIR NATION"
ZIONIST INFLUENCE
Aircraft And Warships
Ready For Action
TASK FOR BRITISH JUDGES
A different complexion is placed on the Palestine disturbances by the Arab Executive, which complains that, far from ill-treating the Jews, the Arabs have themselves been mutilated by the Jews and their women and children shot by British soldiers,
A DESERTED HARBOUR
Another typhoon is threatening Hong Kong. The No. 4 signal was
The text is published of the Bri- hoisted at 3 a.m. and residents woke Firstly, the whole accord is tish reply which was handed to the up this morning to find a harbour definitely linked to the Kalogg Pact National Government at Nanking un How, beginning with comparatively small transactions in ex-devoid of the smaller crafts which and will assume naval co-operation August 12, in regard to the request change, Mr. John Valentine Dodd, until recently Chief Interpreter go to make up the hustle and not antagonism.
for the removal of extra territoriali- bustle of everyday life along Secondly, parity will be applicable ty. Compliance is refused until the waterfront. Even coastal to every clase of vessel
more settled conditions rule.-Reu- seen busily steamers
Thirdly, naval reduction will notter. steaming off to Kowloon Bay and merely be limitation.
Peking. Yesterday. Fourthly, progressive reduction The text of the British Extral- The Execitive hints that the troubles, past and present, are due In the city all big shops had their for a period of years by the non-ity Note
was delivered to Nan- to the British Zionist policy which aims to annihilate the Arab nation shutters pulled down, an extra pre-replacement of obsolete vessels.
king on August 10. cautions were taken in fastening
Fifthly, the prolongation of the It runs as follows:-
in favour of the revival of a "non-existent Jewish nation." The the signboards and other riff-raffs
His Excellency Dr. C. T. Wang, Arabs insist on an impartial inquiry by outsiders whose sense of which could not stand a fierce gust active life of warships.
Sixthly, a fixed totul tonnage of Minister of Foreign Affairs of
justice is not curbed by Zionist influence, but the High Commissioner Nanking. At 1 a.m. the sea was very destroyers and submarines.
Seventhly, the application of the Sir. I have the honour, to ac- denies that any precedence is given to any one race or creed. choppy, and a crowd gathered at the waterfront to see the buffeting yardstick to destroyers only. knowledge the receipt of your Meanwhile, the disorders continue. waves against the Praya walls.
Eighthly, the relegation of small note of April 27 in which you in- Men-of-war and ocean liners made cruisers to the police class, which, form me of the desire of the extra fast to their mooring places. will not be computed by the same National Government of the Chin- The fleet of pablle cars in Chater measurement as large cruisers. ese Republic that the restrictions | Road were lashed together by means
Difficult Points
imposed On the jurisdictional account. Roughly, he had paid of a strong rope. Everything had The "Times's" Geneva correspon- sovereignty of China by the sys- between $5,000 and $6,000 in inter-been prepared for the visit of dent, în telegraphing the foregoing tem of extrality now in force
Jerusalem, Yesterday. eat to moneylenders during the "Lord Typhoon," and if it does hit declares that the three outstanding should be removed, at the earliest The Arab executive in Palestine nine years referred to The in- Hong Kong anytime to-day, very points are likely to prove the most possible date, with a view to the have replied to the High Commis- terest was at 10 per cent. perttle damage will be done.
difficult as well as the most import-assumption of jurisdiction by sioner's proclamation and say that
and month.
in her Mansoon Conditions Government Service
The official weather report this
they read the proclamation with Sourbaher and elsewhere. About half the total abilities | morning at 10.30 stated:
"I have communicated the con- astonishment and regret. 'They The troubles in Palestine, past of $24,000 had been borrowed in A weak anti-cyclone is situated
tents of your letter to my Govern point out that most of the Jews were and present, are a direct result of hard cash from friendly eraditors. between Shantung and the Yang-
ment, and I am now instructed to
that the There was no question of signing tsze valley and another to the north-
transmit to you a reply in the fol- armed and
Government the British Zionist policy, "which for double the amount as in the least of Bonins.
lowing sense."
armed many Jews. No Jews were aims at amihilating the Arab nation "Animated by the friendly feel-mutilated, even at 'Hebron. On the in favour of reviving a ings which they have always en other hand, certain Arabs were
HEAVY INTEREST AT 10 PER CENT,
In the witness box. in reply to Mr. Agassiz, Mr. Dodd said that he was 56 years of age and lived at present In Kowloon City. The rent per month of his home was $16. He was born in, Hong Kong and had spent the greater part of his life there,
He had no other assets besides his present salary, no property fa Hong Kong and no property in the Colony, either in the name of his wife or any of his children.
A Possible Legacy
When the Official Receiver ask- ed about assets which might pos- sibly accrue in the future. Mr. Dodd said that he had an aunt still living in England, who had said that she would give him £500 when she died,
In answer to a further question, Mr. Dodd declared that he under- stood that if this sum was forth- coming it was payable to the trustee in bankruptcy, to whom he would pay it. At different times, debtor said, he had
worked in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Cantos and. on occasion, had been in business on his own. In 1897. he was in the import and export line in Shanghai. The firm failed and he made a composition of 70 per eent. with the creditors.
Premium Bonds Agent
From 1898 to 1904,
he
case of the usurers. To some of The typhoon is situated about his friendly creditors he had paid 250 miles south of Hong Kong mov- interest at rates of 1 per cent oring W.N.W.
Continued on Page 8.)
INDIAN P.C.
CONVICTED OF SERIOUS CHARGES
Slight north-east monsoon con- dition will prevail along the China coast and cyclonic gales over the (north part of the China Sea.
Forecast:-E. winds, strong, cloudy; raín later.
Course of the Typhoon In a report to the "China, Mail," the Acting Director of the Royal Observatory states that the typhoon formed in the Pacific to Indian Constable B258, Bahadar the east of North Lazor, on August
31. It has since followed
"OBVIOUSLY LYING"
Khan, who was yesterday remanded WN.W. track, passing to the north
ing.
STORM AT 5 PM.
T#
The latest news about the typhoon from
officia! source is that it covers a very large area, but it is not expected to be disastrous in its local effects. A storm is expected here at 5 p.m.
The following cable has been received by the Ameri- can Consulate here from the Manila Observatory which was sent yesterday evening at six o'clock: "Cyclone or typhoon West of Northern Luzon more than 100 miles distant moving W.N.W. or N.W.'
Was in business in Can- terred to by Ho Ho, who gave able area, and has influenced the Washington is still counted among
ton.
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commission 3
Much Hard Work
Washington, Yesterday.
It is a significant fact that Mr.
agent. evidence yesterday, corroborated Ho weather conditions in the North the unsettled points. Reuter. linoort and export merchant. Ho's evidence about passing the China Sea during the last few ame agent for steamers and accused sitting by the side of the days. launches, In 1904, when he discon-road reading and the Indian stand- Gale Force Not Expected tinued. there were no outstanding ing behind him. After she and Ho liabilities.
China over all nationals. own domain.
tertained towards the Government
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE
and people of China His Majesty's mutilated by Jews whilst Jewish Government has given their sym-mobe killed Arab women and chil- pathetic consideration to the re- quest of the Chinese Government relating to the abolition of extra- territorial jurisdiction in China.
"The high importance of this subject in its bearing both on the political development of China, and the future relations between China and Great Britain, appears to demand that it should, be close- ly examined from every aspect.
"In particular, a just apprecia
blem.
FOUND AT LAST
GIRL MISSING FOR THREE MONTHS
NOW IN HOSPITAL
Miss Massina Benedecto, aged 15,
dren. The Jews committed the first murders of women and children. Even British soldiers shot Arab
men, women
children at
existent Jewish nation." The Arabs insist on an "impartial inquiry by outsiders, whose sense of justice is not curbed by Zionist influence."
Warships Stand-By
In spite of the improved situation in Palestine, the battleship "Royal Sovereign," the aircraft carrier "Eagle," and two destroyers were standing by, ready to proceed to Palestine if events demand their
presence.
High Death Roll
Jerusalem, Yesterday. The Supreme Council has begun
to erect a new building immediately above the Wailing Wall, and the Jews have protested. The matter is being considered by the Government.
Troops to-day raided two villages, seized loot and arrested suspects. It is officially stated the casualties in the recent disorders are as
Killed Wounded
by Mr. E. W. Hamilton on charges of Manila during the afternoon of ant. He points out that of (1) assaulting a Chinese youth,
there fation of the reasons for which, step-daughter of Capt. Mackechney, named Lan Fan; and (2) mis-south of Hong Kong this morn-quate number of British
September &, and was 250 miles still no indication of how an ade. and the manner in which the pre-master of the 8.3. "Charles conduct as a Police constable, was
cruisers sent system of extrality came Hardouin," who was reported to again before the Court this morning.
can be maintained without an in- into existence, seems essential to have been missing for three months Mr. F. C. E. Rendall appeared for of Indo-China,
It will probably enter the coast crease in the present American a consideration of the proper
to the north of cruiser strength, and the question of method for dealing with the pro- (since May 26) has been found and the defendce.
is now in the Colony. Tourane, early to-morrow.
restricting battleships to a maximum Chau Tsun, the other amah re- The disturbance is of consider-tonnage below that authorised by
"The system of extrality in Shortly after the girl was miss- force in China has its roots deep ing the following notice was cir- down in the past.
culated through all the police sta- "For thousands of years before tions, and also appeared in the science had improved its com-columns of the local presa:-
were secluded from munications. the Chinese people "One hundred dollars re-, follows:- The wind is not expected to Stimson, for the second day in suc- the world by deserts and the After that he was en- Ho had gone a few yards down the reach destructive velority here, cession following the conference gaged as a canvasser in Canton for road, they heard complainant cry In fact. a gale force
ocean. and they developed is not ex-with President Hoover and the naval civilisation and a policy peculiar the Lion Life Insurance Co. of out as if in pain. Witness looked pected to be felt in the harbour. experts, again emphasised that much
He was also appointed round and saw the Indian assaulting
to themselves. as the first agent in Canton for the complainant, first with his fist and has been experienced at Waglan British-American agreement could tween Europe and America,
At the time of writing a gale hard work was necessary before a
"A wide gulf was thus fixed be- sale of premium bonds of the In- then with his baton.
for almost six hours.
be reached. Reuter's American the one hand, and China on the ternational Savings Society of
Service. Shanghai. Then, in 1913, he was employed by Messrs. Gerin, Drevard & Co., of Canten, as accountant and 5re insurance clerk, and remain ed in this capacity until 1918.
Tientsin.
A "Great Loss"
In June, 1918. he returned to Hong Kong. The Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering Co.. of Hong Kong, Ltd. employed him as timber clerk
Accused's Defence Accused's evidence was that he thought that complainant had some- thing incriminating in his basket and approached him to examine its contents. Complainant bolted, so he chased and arrested him. When asked to open the basket, complain-
ROAD FATALITY
CHINESE GIRL DIES IN HOSPITAL
1929 rainfall
Average
Deficit
.58.86 inches
.67.55 inches
9.69 inches
An 11-year-old Chinese girl ant refused and then witness gave named Wat Mui-tani, living on the of No. 21, Second- him two blows with his Ast. He second floor
at a monthly salary of $180. His never used his truncheon, although street, West Point, was fatally in- remuneration was increased to he would be justified in doing so as jured in a motor car accident yes- $825 and, subsequently, he had ac- complainant was a suspect and was terday. cumulated about $2,000 in say-resisting arrest. inge.
U.S. DROUGHT
WORST FOR THIRTY, FIVE YEARS
103 IN THE SHADE
other.
the rest of
A
on
"In particular, the conception of international relations as being an intercourse between equal and independent states-a conception which was woven into the very texture of the political ideas of; the nations of the West,--was en- tirely alien to Chinese modes of thought.
"When traders of the West first
China the Chinese Government
85
New York, To-day.
the most serious drought for
and there is years,
of its
New breaking.
по
Jews
Moslems
119
334
87
28
Christians
4
33
210
575
ward .... Missing believed to have run away, Massina Benedec- to, pet name "Neva," a Portu- guese girl, aged 15. looks older, tall and stout build, when last seen was wearing white silk dress with red stripes, white hat with green ribben bands, black shoes. flesh coloured stockings, also a gold bangle on left wrist, one gold ring set with a jade on the
The Colonial Office states that on left middle finger and a necklace
Monday night a party of mounted of imitation pearl beads.
Arabs attacked the village of Tal- Last seen at 9 p.m. on the 26thniath, two miles south of Jerusalem, May 1929,
the Central
which was occupied by British Market, Des Voeux Road, Contral,
troops. Hong Kong"
months.
near
According to a report made to the Police by Wai Chiu-ming, the He (accused) did not make any "I speculated in exchange." eaid suggestion to complainant as alleged. driver of a public motor car No. Mr. Dodd, and suffered great loss." He could not say how complainant 16, at about 3.30 p.m., he was When the Oficial Receiver asked received the four weals on his back driving the car down Pokfulam- Mr. Dodd what he meant by which Inspector Clark was of the road when the girl suddenly ap "great loss," Mr. Dodd explained opinion were caused with a baton. peared as the ear was nearing New York is suffering from that he lost.bis initial gains of
First-street. He was unable to
"These traders were, therefore, Mr. Rendall asked the Magistrate pull up in time, and the girl was about $2.000, his savings, and a fur-
confited to a small
of a section ther $2,000 or $3,000, which he bor- to believe that accused suspected knocked down,
single city in one corner of the rowed to meet his liabilities to that complainant had opium or arms
Wai immediately took the girl sign
Empire, and while on the one hand in his basket and that it was the to the Government Civil Hospital Yorkers are roasting in a tem-they were subjected to many, dis- Chinese banks.
examining of this basket which in his car, but she died from in-perature of 94 degrees, which was abilities, and to grave humiliations, caused the trouble. Neither of the terual injuries about ten minutes by 103. Many million of dollars on the other hand, by a species of her arduous adventures.
capped at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, amabs heard the alleged conversa- after admission.
damage has been caused to crops. Reuter.
His transactions were restricted
to silver (between Hong Kong and Cantor and gold (between Hong Kong and America.
"Over $5,000. Interest" "Did you ever speculate in shares?” asked the Official Receiv-
er.
The parents of the girl when approached refused to speak about the affair, but it was glean ed that a case is pending and that the police have the matter in
Two Agitators Arrested
London, Yesterday,
The attack was repulsed with a loss to the assailants.
Our troops, in conjunction with the Palestine Police, have carried out searches at
The notice further stated that the be valid for six found their way to the coast of reward would found it difficult to allow them According to information gained Jaffa, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, freely to enter into their country from reliable sources, Miss Bene. 170 arrests being made at the vil and mingle with their people, decio was retrieved by her step-lage of Weleta in the neighbour- Sixty indivi- nor did they recognise that the father, who it is said, was informed, hood of Jerusalem.
duals, including two important agi- tatora, have been nations to which they belonged of her whereabouts.
arrested at were the equals of China.
Beisan.
Bumours continue to indicate that the passage of Arabs is being made into Palestine on the north- eastern frontier. No concerted tribal movement is believed to be isolated taking place, but an marauding band maintains unrest in that area In Haifa, Gaza, and Jaffa areas all is reported quiet, and Trans-Jordania tranquil. The whole country is systematically patrolled by aircraft. British Wireless Service.
of amorphous and unregulated "ex-|
hand.
WATER SUPPLY
The girl is in hospital as a result
tion between the two men. There-
A Police official said that the girl trality, which was the natural at present refuses to give any de- fore it was
a question of oath
outcome of these conditions, the tails, and until she is better, against oath, and be asked his Worship to discharge accused. given to complainant who had HE. THE GOVERNOR responsibility of managing their nothing further is likely to deve
own affairs and maintaining order lop. The Sentence
suffered a certain amount of pain.
amongst themselves was in some "Never, nor in property," re-1
Mr. Hamilton said that the com After referring to the Ordinance TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES
measure left to their own initiative. plied Mr. Dodd. His total loss in plainant was a perfectly respectable on the charge of misconduct, Mr.
NEXT MONTH
"Relations continued" for many exchange was between $7,000 and person, also his two witnesses. Hamilton said that the maximum $3,000. He started to borrow in Both amans had given their evidence fine was $260, but the alternative The China Mail" is officially satisfactory footing. Friction was years upon this Insecure and un- 1920, the first moneylender be well, and the one who was in the term of imprisonment was not fixed informed that His Excellency the often dangerously intense, and con- dealt with being Oyager Singh, box this morning was unshakan Mr. Wodehouse. We are not Governor will leave on October 1flicts not infrequently arose, gen- "A little was borrowed from good under cross-examination. On the pressing on that charge. ......
on a visit to the Philippines, ac-erally out of demands that some friends," Mr. Dodd added. | other hand, norused was obviously Mr. Hamilton: Oh, yes, I am go companied by Lady Clementi and innocent person should be sur
When anked about dates, Mr. lying. It was absurd for him to ing to deal with him on that alsof their daughter, and Capt. Sillitoe, rendered for recution to expiate cially that it has been decided to judes Commissi Dodd stated that he could not re- say that the amahs were not there. Accused was given the maximum A.D.C.
extend the hours of water supply call them as the transactions had The case was an extremely serious fine of $250 or, in default, three His Excellency will be the guest that foreign authority should as-
perhaps an accidental homicide, or to 3 p.m. daily until further been mixed op, notes had been one and on the charge of assault months hard labour
of the Governor General, Mr. Gume the responsibility for enforc notice. gain and again and, accused would be fined 850 or one Mr. Wodehouse: That entails his Dwight Davia and will also visiting the revenue laws of China.
interest bad mouth's fall. Of the fine money, dismissal from the Force
Baggio. He will leave Manila on ́been added. He did not keep an his Worship directed that 85 be! Mr. Hamilton. Certainly.
October 25.
ToDevred
THE HOURS AGAIN TO BE EXTENDED
The "China Mail" learns off-
(Continued on Page 8)
Tytam Tuk reservoir is at pre Bent about 10 feet below pill level
No Legal Distinction
Jerusalem, To-day. The High Commissioner has en- acted an ordinance under which the Courts, trying people charged in connection with the recent distur- bances will be composed of British
The Commissioner dissipates the impression that the accused are confined to one section only of public offenders.
They will be tried without dis- tinction of race or creed-Reuter
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