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HONG KONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1931.
THE WORLD POLICE MYSTIFIED BY NO
CRISIS
MR. MCKENNA ON DEPRESSION.
CHEAP MONEY
DEFECTS OF A GOLD STANDARD,
to excess.
blessings
thrift the individual
Three Causcs.
EXPLOSION.
Splinters Embedded in Woman's Leg.
BOTTLE OR BOMB ?
An explosion. in Caine Road yesterday, followed by the subse- quent discovery of a broken Thermos bottle, and minute frag- ments of metal on the roadside, hus mystifled the Criminal Inves- tigation Department, who are en- quiring into the affair.
TO-DAY'S
DOLLAR. — The
closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 11%.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
DANGER NAVY COURT SCOTTISH
OF WAR
MARTIAL
POWERS REPUDIATE SEQUEL TO PROTEUS
IDLE TALK.
PEACE DESIRED
ECONOMIC AIMS HINDERED.
That the principal Powers of Europe are determined to pre- vent war at all costs, is the tenour of a resolution passed by Britain, France, Italy and Germany at a meeting of the European Union at Geneva yesterday. All the machinery | of the League of Nations would be utilised to prevent any such conflict, about which there had
COLLISION,
ON WAY HERE
MUTINEERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY.
Gibraltar, Yesterday. Yet another sensation, has occurred in Navy circles, which may have serious consequences. It is officially announced here that the Commanding Officer and the Watch Officer of the) submarine Proteus will be Court-Martialled to-morrow.
Four of Britain's largest sub-{
been a certain amount of idle marines, Perseus, Pandora, Posel- rumour of late.
Lack of Confidence,
Geneva, Yesterday.
in various:
the political difficulties in Europe
The resolution recognised that
have
been accentuated by the
REVISED SALARIES.
Half To Be Paid At Current Rate.
Subject to formal approval by the Legislative Council of the necessary amendment of its original resolution on the Revised Salaries Scheme, the Secretary of State has ap proved the proposal to pay Sterling salaries, with effect from January 1, 1931, as to one-half at the rate of one dollar equals 1/6d. and as to one-half at the Treasury rate for the current month.
CUP
TEAMS FAIRLY WELL
MATCHED.
www.
DRAW RESULTS
RANGERS AT HOME
TO DUNDEE.
ANNOUNCEMENT
An entirely now 'base has been latà i
on the MIDGET GOLF COURSE
in the Front Lounge of LANE, CRAWFORD'S RESTAURANT
Patrons are now assured of TRUE
PUTTING.
THE NEW DUNLOP GOLF BALL (WITH MAXMARKING)
is being used exclusively on this Course, The Dunlop Rubber Co., (China) Ltd. Pedder Building.
'BUS INSPECTORS
UNPOPULAR.
Man Told to Commit An Assault.
TROUBLES OVER "LIFTS."
That Inspectora employed on subject to serious assaults was the Hong Kong Hotel buses were stated by Chief Detective-Inspec- tor Reynolds at the Central Magistracy this morning, when Tsin Kwai-on was charged before The draw for the second Mr. R. E. Lindsell, with having round of the Scottish Cup, the assaulted Li Tak-fal, an inspec- matches in which will be play-tor. Defendant pleaded guilty. ed on January 31, shows thai, in the main the different teams this case, the inspector was going
C.D.I. Reynolds, stated that in: are fairly evenly matched. on duty at 6 a.m. at Stubbs Road, There are still a number of when he was attacked by two sides left in that will be elimin-mén, armed with bamboo poles, ated as soon as they stack up one of whom was against first-class opponents, Both were arrested by two Naval defendant.. but generally they have been indian Policemen, after they had drawn to meet each other.
attacked the complainant.
Celtic Should Win
One man escaped. This was the third
Celtic should not have much case of assault on a 'bus inspec- trouble in beating Dundee United, tor.
Very Unpopular.
at Dundee, and Rangers, at home
Phone 21554.
CIVIL WAR IN CHINA
BRITAIN TO TAKE NO ACTION.
QUERY RAISED
LEAGUE NOT GOING TO INTERFERE.
London, Yesterday,
In the House of Commons to-day, Dr. Hugh Dalton re plied in the negative to Com- mander Kenworthy (Labour) on the question of whether the interested Powers had been conferred with in view of using their good offices for a peace- ful solution of the disturbances and civil war in China; nor, he said, had a proposal been made to Mr. Henderson to give joint diplomatic and financial assist- ance to the constitutional Gov- ernment of China.
[to_Dundee, ought to go into the Continuing, Mr. Reynolds said eral conditions in China had
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third round. Motherwell have af that 'bus inspectors fairly easy thing on in meeting unpopular. Albion Rovers, but Kilmarnock
meet strong opposition in the Hearts.
Dr. Dalton added that the gen- were very greatly improved.
His Worship: Why?
Soviet Timber.
Commander Kenworthy then asked if the mattor had been before the Mr. Reynolds explained that League of Nations, and Dr. the reason was because employees Dalton replied: "No, I am glad Falkirk must travel to Inver- of the Hong Kong Hotel Garage to say that there is no necessity ness to meet the Caledonians, but were allowed to travel free on for that." the journey should be fruitful. the Company's vehicles, but it Ties that promise good battles was within the discretion of the are Hamilton v. Hibernians, (at inspector on duty whether the the former's ground), Aberdeen employee could stay on the 'busing the conditions obtaining in and Bartick at Aberdeen, and or be thrown off. If the Inspec-Russian timber camps, Mr. Mac. Queen's Park v. Morton or Raith. tors were conscientious in this Donald said that he had been ad- The odds in the latter match will line of work, then they were sub-vised of no reason to take action be on the amateura.
ject to assaults.
against the import of timber. under
Prison-. Foreign
Full Draw. The full draw as cabled by Reuter is as follows:-
Rugby, Yesterday. Addressing the annual meet-
The Police received preliminary ing of shareholders, Mr. Reginald notice of the explosion through a McKenna, Chairman of the Mid- report made by Cheung Man- land Bank, Limited, referred to cho, (20) a spinster, living on the the fact that the Bank deposits second floor of 25, Jardine's were increasing and now consti- Bazaar. She stated that she tuted a record. The Bank ad-was walking in company with vances had fullen because the de- Leung Fun-sai, (secretary of the mand was below what the Banks Man Lee Motor Repair Garage, were prepared to meet. Conse- Hennessey Road) and Chan Sze, quently, they have been driven on assistant of the same garage. to employ more of their resources on nearing the house, No. 63, in in buying Government securities nine Road, a loud explosion was and bills. Failure to use the beard from behind them, and money had been attributed to the they thought it resembled a fire- widespread feeling of depression. cracker.
The Committee of the Euro- Non-use of the money, however, spinster noticed that her right leg to-day by unanimously passing a Later, however, the pean Union ended its first session need not always arise from this had been punctured in two places. motion proposed by France, Bri alone. It might at times be a con- whilst Leung's trouser leg was tain, Italy, and Germany, declar- sequence of excessive saving.
torn.
ing that it had become plain that Whatever
Sent to Hospital.
an economic recovery was being might confer on
She was removed to the Govern-hindered by lack of confidence in there were times when, judged ment Civil Hospital where it the course of future events and by the interests of general econo- was found that the wounds were the widespread political anxiety, mic welfare, it might be carried not of a serious nature, but an hich had been increased by ir- X-Ray examination was given this morning, as the Medical Officer responsible "talk" could not give an opinion as to quarters of the possibility of an
international war. He would ascribe the econo-the possible cause of the wounds, mic troubles of the world to yesterday. Leung's wound, which three main causes.
The first was very slight, was dressed, and} was the maldistribution of gold, he was allowed to proceed home. economic instability caused by due to relative inability or Chan was unhurt, apparently.
On receipt of willingness of creditor coun-
the report, the the world depression, and con- tries to lend to debtor coun- Police went to the scene, and tries: secondly, the public had after search, picked up what is render toward the Improvement of the economic position is to give not yet recovered from the re-believed to be part of a Thermos
a firm assurance of European action from the American stock bottle, and a few minute frag-
We therefore declare, as peaca. market collapse; thirdly, the ments of metal.
of effects of the long period of
responsible representatives European states, we are resolute- delegation in
ly determined to use the ma- still being felt.
chinery of the League to prevent He claimed that if a monetary
any resort to violence."-Reuter. policy could do little in the pre- sent crisis to stimulate recovery,
[An earlier message stated:- Twenty-two European Foreign don, and Proteus, left Portsmouth Cowdenbeath v. at any rate by keeping money
Ministers, with their experts, as-on December 13 for Hong Kong In'ness Calc. plentiful and cheap conditions
sembled under the presidency of to form a new flotilla and replace Arbroath favourable to recovery could be
The twelve men, crews of two M. Briand at the opening of the the "L" Class vessels.
Whilst Hamilton preserved.
Discussing whether a recur- janks, who are charged with an act committee meeting on a Euro-entering the Straits the Proteus Kilmarnock rence
of catastrophes like the of piracy, when they attacked cargo pean reunion. M. Briand declar collided with the Pandora on King's Park present depression could
be junk 266V, on January 4, made an-ed that France had remained December 17, both submarines Aberdeen avoided, Mr. McKenna said that other appearance at Central Magis- faithful to the plan of a Euro- being slightly damaged.
The Queen's Pk. pean federation. Herr Curtius "P" Class comprises new vessels after examining the recent his-tracy this morning. tory of the matter he had reach- They were represented by Me.referred to German unemploy-under the 1928 Estimated. ed the conclusion that the gold Hin-shing Lo, instructed by Messrs. ment and the need of capital as the basis of her interest in Euro-
In the Scottish Cup First Round standard was not working as Wilkinson and Grist,
economic co-operation. anticipated in the light pre-war First witness, master of the junk, pean
replays yesterday Airdrie. easily experience, according to which the who at a previous hearing and Signor Grandi (Italy) favoured
The second of four H.M. 3. Lucia defeated Dunfermline by 6 goals Raith and Morton again flow of gold into creditor coun- given evidence as to seeing two the inclusion of Turkey and Rus- Court-Martials was held to-day to one. tries should have caused an ex-junks with single-masted sails at 11 gia, but Mr. Henderson stated that when Able Seaman Edward B. drew, with one goal each. pansion of money supplies and aa.m. on January 4, was cross-this suggestion needed careful Towl was brought up and plead extra time had been played. stimulation of prices. The Unit-examined by Mr. Lo. He said he consideration.]
ed not guilty to charges of dis- English League-Division III, Jobeying orders on January 4.
(Southern). A new court was constituted
Playing at Torquay yesterday, after the defence had raised an Bournemouth drew with the local objection against any officer who side, the score being four goals sat yesterday or at the court en-all-Reuter. quiry. -
Britain
were
ALLEGED PIRACY,
JUNK MASTER TELLS HIS STORY.
SHOOTING AND SHOUTING.
ed States and France, however, was a fisherman, and the junk had offered no more resistance to carried five men, besides himself the fall of wholesale prices than
Meant To Attack.
the debtor countries. More- Fishing junks often travelled in over, the United States had pairs. He formed the opinion, shown little readiness to lend after watching the other two junks, ) abroad. France was closed to that they meant to attack him. the foreign borrower, and Bri- There was no wind at the time, but tain had too small a surplus, the junks were using oars, and con-"
verging in on his boat, "at full
Gold Supplies.
cludes: "The best service we can
FOG EXPECTED.
To-day's weather raport from the Royal Observatory states: The anti-cyclone has weaken- ed and is now central mear Tokyo,
Moderate to light variable winds prevail along the S.E. coast of China and over the China Sea.
Forecast:-East or variable winds; moderate to light; gen-
Rainfall.
to-day Rainfall to 10 am all. Rainfall since January 1, 0.11 Inch against an average of 0.74
Temperature.
He was of the opinion that the speed." problem of the use of the world's His own junk had its threo safla gold supplies was international in get. They were new sails. In character and could be dealt with answer to a further question, wit only by co-operation among the ness said his junk was a little lar-erally fair; mist; fog. Central Banks.. There was algor than either of the other two. ready evidence of a general will- The steersman first noticed the at-1 ingness to co-operate, but no indi- tackers approaching, and gave the cation yet of continuous common alarm. nction based upon an agreed Followed His Junk. policy.
Mr. Lo was proceeding to put for The first essential must be ather questions, when His Wor full recognition of the imperative chip (Mr. Lindsell) pointed out that need of a steady general level of the charge of piracy took the form commodity prices. Trade. would of Bring on a junk. There was no not prosper while world monet question of an attempt. He also àry units were subject to such explained to counsel, (who said ho wide variations in purchasing had only received instructions dur- powers-British Wireless Sering the morning), that witness had given evidence to the effect that the attackers were seen abeam, on the
vice.
SCHNEIDER TROPHY
DESCRIBED AS A “ PURELY SPORTING CONTEST."
GOVT. REFUSES, AID.
London, Yesterday
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starboard and port sides. They had followed witness's junk, and fired shots a hit, about six or seven
The temperature at certain specified centres this morning at. 6 o'clock was
Hong Kong Macao Pratas Island: Manila Foochow Amoy Swatow Chefoo Shanghai
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83
72)
Res 18
:60
The Secretary of State adds that it should be made clear that, in view of the un- certainty of the dollar ex- change, it will be necessary for the Government to re- view the question of the ex- change rate for Sterling paid salaries from time to time!”
H.M.S. Lucia Mutiny.
London,, Yesterday.
Lt-Commdr. Hockyns again cross-examined Towl, who was not called into the witness box. Accused was sentenced to six months' hard labour and dismis sal from the service.
Dundee U. v, Celtic Motherwell
Murrayfield
Clyde
V
Albion Rovers · V. Ayr
v. St. Mirren
Third Lanark v. Airdrie,
}
Hit on the Head.
Replying to a question regard-
the
The last occasion, Mr. Reynolds Mad Goods Act. At the same nid, was on October 27, when an time, he fully realised the an inspector was hit on the head xiety caused in Britain by the al- with a brick, and seriously hurt, legations in this connection, and the Government had communi- The assailant was not caught. In
the present case the defendant cated the existence of that feeling. admitted that he assaulted the to the Soviet-Reuter. complainant, but added that he
had been told to do so by a friand. His Worship (to defendant): What do you mean by hitting Strollers
Bo'ness
Y. Alloa
Kangers
v. Dundee
Montrose
V.
Civil Service
St. Johnstone
v.
Falkirk
v. Edinborgh C.
v. Hibernianus
Hearts
Y. St. Bernard's
Organised Banditry.
Rugby, Yesterday. Replying to a question in the
this man on the head with a bam-House oof Commons, the Under- boo pole?
Secretary, Dr. Dalton, reviewing Defendant; I was told to do it recent events in China, said that by a friend of mine, who had his generally speaking, the position of ticket punched wrongly and was the Nanking Government had told too get off a 'bus.
been greatly strengthened. The
Mr. Lindsell: Would you com-rebellion in the North-West Pro- v. Partick T.
mitt a murder if you were told vinces seemed now definitely at v. Morton or
Raith Rovers labour.
to do it?-Three months' hard an end. Complete harmony ap
Re-Played Ties,
}
Who'll Win.
after
ENGLISH CUP TIES AND
LEAGUE..
INDIAN REBELS.
VICEROY MAY DECIDE TO AMNESTY THEM.
PREROGATIVE OF CROWN.
New Delhi, Yesterday. The report is current in lobby circles that the question of the amnestying of political prisoners is actively being considered by the Viceroy, who alone possesses the prerogative to exercise cle- mency on behalf of the Crown. Reuter.
Able Seaman Kelly deposed
Division III-Northern, [Exclusive to China Mall
ACCRINGTON v. Carlisle that when about to leave the mess
· By “Linesman.")
Harrow
Y. Rotherham Towl asked him if he were The following is a Hst of Home CHEST FIELD V. Hull windy." Kelly Heplied: "Yes, I football matches on Saturday.. The CREWE y. Wrexham
Doncaster am a married man, but I am go-teams in black type may win::
Y. LINCOLN Gateshead v. HARTLEPOOLS ing to carry on.”
where no black type is shown the Halifax
7. Darlington. match may result in a draw: N. BRIGHTON v. Nelson
Rochdale
V. TRANMERE STOCKPORT v. Wigan
SCOTTISH LEAGUE ·
"Found Proved."
Similar charges against Bugler Able Seaman W. J. A Wilson were found proved in the third Lucia Court-Martial and he Crystal Pal was ordered six months' deten-BRADFORD C. v. Wolves
BURY tion in view of his previous good Leeds character. Reuter,
GRIMSBY Chelsea
ENGLISH CUP.
Y. Everton
Exeter
v. Manchester U.
v. Nowcastle
HONORARY ADVISER BLACKBURN v. Bristol Rovers
FORMER US. MINISTER TO
-Y. ARSENAL | SOUTHPORT - v. Blackpool
BRADFORD v. Burnley: BOLTON, V. -Sunderland. SHEFFIELD L. v. Notts Co.. WEST BROM. v. Tottenham ACT FOR CHINA.
Walford, Brighton Brentford V PORTSMOUTH Barnsley WEDNESDAY WELFARE OF THE, PEOPLE:: in half an hour, each time calling that he noticed the other junks on
Birmingham. Port Vale upon hinto stop. When first the starboard and port quarters. alghted they word separated about Hie Junk was a long way from land
Nanking, Yesterday.
ENGLISH LEAGUE ten 11 (81/8 English mile), with the at the time, so far that they could Mr. Charlen, Richard, Crane, of other junk between them
only just see it.” He saw the two Chicago, a former US; Minister
Division 1, Mr. F. Montague, questioned in Continuing witness said that he attackers & converging from eath to China, has accepted the Chin- Liverpool EASTON:. VILLA In the House of Commons to day, did not know any of the men in the side, and became suspicious. When ese Government's offer be appoint MIDDLESBRO Huddersfield re-affirmed, the Governments de dock. Ona of the junks was later he first saw them they were about him as Honorary Adviser to the Division IL
CHARLTON vi Bristol C cision not to participate in the found to be carrying a fishing net two or three no (20-80-11, or about Chinese Government and has tele. Notte FR V MILLWALL Schneider Trophy Race, emphast. The other had no not... He did not seven to ten miles away), graphed, ble acceptance. Hi SHAMPTON V Reading. ing that this was originally in see any dah being preserved in salt |-- His Worshipka, What! Could you Crane prizes the honour of the SWANSEA Plymouth - tended as, and should be, a pure aboard either funk
890 as far as that? There is Chinese offer and add that the Division II-Southern.
COVENTRY- Sly sporting contest unbecked by Steernman's Story,ca con no mistake.. They were that dis- welfare of the Chinese people has
the Governments of the countries : The next witness was the steers |tance away,;
boek erent concern of his for SWINDON entering Router
the past half century Reuter WALSALL
man of the junk 20677, who said The case in proceeding
BULHAM
Norwich 24
Thames Vin Clapton, O
Y, Queen's PE
Aberdeen
CLYDE East Fife Falkirk
V CELTIC
V. Airdrie.
7. PARTICH v. Cowdenbeath v. Dundee HIBERNIANS 7 Ayr Kilmarnock
HAMILTON-
Y. MOTHERWELL MORTON v. Hearts QUEEN'S PK. v. Leith RANGERS v. St. Mirron
SATURDAY'S SNIPS.
Bury.
Home:
Binckburn Rovers: Sheffield United.. Bradford City. Southampton. Fulham. Stockport
Rangora.
Portamonth. Wednesday. Aston Villa, Lincoln Tranmere Coltle Partick Thistlë. Mothe
peared to exist between the Pre- sident of the. Republic and the Governor of Manchuria and a de- termined effort was being made. to suppress outbreaks of the or ganised banditry which unhappi- y occurred during 1980 in the in- terior-British Wireless Ser- vice.
'SENTENCE REDUCED
CLEMENCY FOR A BABY AMAH.
STOLE A PERAMBULATOR.
The case against Wong Ng, baby amsh who was employed by.. Mr. Berwick, of 12, Wing Lok Buildings, Kowloon, and who was Just week sentenced to two months for the alleged stealing of a per- ambulator, was re-opened by Mr. Futters at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.
It will be remembered that after the amah had been dismissed by Mr. Berwick the loss of the per- ambulator was discovered, this be- ing found later at a shop in Yau- mati, where it was being re-tyred, the amiah's excuse being that she was having it repaired before leav- Ing her positiopías baby amah. Mr. Berwick did not authorise. the re- pairs.
No Wages.
Inspector Ogg stated this morn“ ing that the amah came to Sham- shulpa Police Station on the night: of her dismissal and complained" that abe had been dismissed with; out wages.
Mr. Berwick In reply to Mr." Butters' question, said that it was untrue that his goods and chattels had been sold up by order of the Supreme Court, but added that in reference to an advertisement. in the local papers, the goods were being sold owing to his removing to a smaller fint,
After hearing further evidence His Worship reduced the sentence. from two months to one month's imprisonment