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No. 27,779
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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1931.
WAR CRY OF SPANISH INSURANCE COMPANY EXPEDITION SENT TO THRILLING RESCUES
PRETENDER.
Don Jaime's Threat to Republicans.
ALFONSO'S FAILURE.
Paris, Yesterday.
GROWS APACE.
New Quarters Opened in New York.
POLICY OF EXPANSION.
The American Insurance Co., of A Legitimist bomb has been Newark, N... have recently Laken thrown at the new Spanish re-jover new premises in New York on gime by the Spanish Pretender, Washington Street, opposite Wash Don Jaime of Bourbon, son offington Park.
MADEIRA.
AT SEA.
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. — The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 11%d.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
PLAN TO REPLACE CUSTOMS PACT.
Minister Repugnant to Smart Work by P. & O. | Scheme for Vast World
Shed Blood.
"ACCUSTOMED TO OBEY."
22.
Liner.
SURVIVORS HERE.
Agreement.
CONCERTED ACTION.
Prague, Yesterday.
Ride Safe
ON
DUNLOP
"Britain's Best."
Local Branch, Pedder Bldg. Tel. 24554.,
SECRETS OF HOME BUDGET.
Mr. Baldwin Fails to "Draw" Premier.
COMMONS INCIDENT.
CHAUFFEUR TOLD TO “MOVE ON, PLEASE.”
Private Driver Fined For Obstruction.
A NOVEL SUMMONS.
Rugby, Yesterday. "Is a master to run half way Thrilling stories have come Lisbon. Yesterday,
The rising curiosity in political round Hong Kong to look for his to hand this morning of the An ambitious "All Exiopean" Captain Magalhaes Correira,
queried Mr. A. R. rescue, under adverse condi- scheme, whereby the proposed circles as to the well-kept secrets chauffeur?" Minister of Marine, sailed with
Union of the Budget statement which Covey in the Central Magistracy tions of the survivors of the Austro-German Customs the remainder of the expedition
8.8. Hwab Yang, which was might be replaced by a vast inter the Chancellor of the Exchequer, this morning, when he appeared. to Madeira carly this morning. the famous Don Carlos who him-1 The building, with its graceful Correira, who is in command of wrecked off Wanchow on April national agreement on agricultural Mr. Philip Snowden, will make on to defend Tam Cheung, the driver and industrial questions, was out- Monday, was heightened by un of a private motor car, who was self led his supporters in the mung-storeyed tower, in a land-the naval and military forces,
Great tribute is being paid toned by M. Beres, the Czecho incident in the House of Com-summoned before Mr. Schofield. Carlist War of 1872.
mark visible from numerous paints said he hoped that he would be Don Jaime has seized the op-of the City. It was specially ereet-spared the necessity of shedding the officers and crew of the P. & Slovak Foreign Minister, in a mons to-night. After the Prime at the instigation of Sub-Inspec portunity afforded by the absencejed as headquarters of the Com- the blood of his fellow country-0. steamer s.s. Rajputana (Capt. speech to the Foreign Committee in Minister had stated the business tor A. Nicoll, for having "failed for next week, Mr. Stapley Bald- to move on when called upon to men, but he was a soldier accus H. M. Jacks) who took off the ill-the Chamber of Deputies. of Alfonso to publish a manifesto pany.
to fated crew and passengers at; The scheme includes concerted win drew attention to the deparo by a police officer in Pedder calling on all Monarchists to rally) The history of the company, tomed to obey orders and
about 11 a.m. on Wednesday. action by Germany, France, Italy, ture from the usual formula-Street on March 30 at 10.35 p.m." a cen- have orders obeyed, to the Legitimist cause and unite which dates back nearly
Mr. Covey tendered a plea of tury, is one of continual growth in
Gibraltar, Yesterday, in combating Communism).
The rescued people were landed Czeche-Slovakia, Austria, and pos "consideration of the Budget re The For in-
British cruiser Curlew at the Kowloon Wharf this morn #ibly Switzerland, regarding the solutions", and to the Premier's "not guilty" to the summons. Don Jaime declares that it in strength and influenec.
Order Disobeyed, It is not ing, the only European among disposal of the agricultural sur words, "business arising out of unjust that, "as a result of the stance, in 1906 the San Francisco has sailed westward. failure of a King who did not earthquake and fire cost the com-revealed where her destination is, them being the master, Captain plus of the States of South East the statement."
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said: ern Europe, and a European agree-
Sub-Inspector Nicoll gave evid- know how to win the love of his pany over G$1,000,000 which was but it is, believed that she is re- Sokoloff.
The First Intimation. ment on industrial production and "Something may arise out of the ence to say that he was on duty people," the Monarchist move-paid promptly and without dis- lieving the cruiser London at
statement which will require ac-in Pedder Street on the night in. The Rajputana first received' distribution.-Reuter, Madeira.-Reuter. ment should end. Don Jaime count.
tion by the House, but I assure question when he saw a number intimation of the disaster by a
the House that it need not be at of offers to put himself at the head) The company officials believe it
men standing near the car wireless message at 10 am, on
all alarmed about it." of all patriots, and declares that desirable to own and operate
Pressed parking-stand. He approached April 22, and immediately pro- he is even ready to shed his blood group of companies, securing a
further he took refuge humor- ceeded to the scene. On arrival in the fight against Communism, wider spread and diversity of
ously in the Parliamentary trade all that could be seen of the Her Wish Came True. risks through a greater agency
tion of "not anticipating the Bud- wreck were the tops of two Ex-King Alfonso's aunt, the foree. Hence in 1924 the stock of
get statement." The survivors were ga octogenarian Infanta Isabella, the Columbia Fire Insurance of Bill to Amend Bank Act masts.
of Commonwealth.
thered on an adjacent rock. who, though paralysed, insisted Dayton, Ohio, was purchased. In
Orders were immediately given on leaving Madrid because she 1920 the company purchased the
for a motor boat and two life- refused to die in Republicas Dixie Fire Insurance Company of Spain, died in a nursing home at tireensboro, N.C., and the Bankers Passy this afternoon. She only Indemnity Company of Newark. arrived in Paris on Monday night. -Reuter.
Earlier News,
Madrid, Yesterday.
The Finance Minister declaren that measures against the export
of capital have been most success.
ful.
He instances the cases twenty-nine people who had with drawu their money from a single establishment and who have now decided to restore it. Similar re ports have been received from the provinces.
The Minister of the Interior angounces that the Government intends to suppress gambling in Spain, even in the cusinos.
The Royal palaces at Seville and Barcelona have been handed over to the respective municipal
ties.
The War Minister has announc. ed that all officers will be gives four days in which to take the bath of fidelity to the Republic.
King's Trial,
Paris, Yesterday.
it way
a
AUSTRALIA'S DEBTS TO BRITAIN.
TO LIMIT NOTE ISSUE.
Canberra, Yesterday, The House of Representatives EXTRALITY PARLEY passed by 19 votes
PROCEEDING.
But An Agreement Not Imminent.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS?
London, Yesterday. The British Foreign Office is ig- norant of reports from China with regard to an imminent agreement between Sir Miles Lampson and Dr. Wang, on the subject of ex- trality.
All that is known here is that the discussions are proceeding.
.Nanking, Yesterday,
to 17 the second reading of the Govern- ment's Bill to amend the Com- monwealth Bank Act, requiring. the Bank to hand the Federal
Treasurer all the gold necessary
The sta-
to meet the Commonwealth's in- debtedness to London.
the measure replaces tutory provision for 25 per cent. gold reserve by limiting the issue of Australian notes to £60,000,-
000.-Reuter.
CHINESE ART.
EXHIBITION TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER.
MISSIONARY WORK.
FAIR..
To-day's weather report from the Royal Observatory Atates:
An anti-cyclone is central to the East of Tokyo.
Forecast:-E. or variable winds: moderate; fair.
Rainfall.
Rainfall for 24 houra end- ed at 10
an, to-day-nil. Rainfall since January 1. 12.97 inches against an average of 10.26 inches-surplus 271 inches.
Temperature.
The temperature at certain specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock was:--
Hong Kong
68
Macao
70
Pratas Island
77
Manila
77
an-
Foochow
60
Amoy Chefoo Shanghal
66
54
50
The former
TAIWAN BEACH NO MORE.
Doom Seen in Official Notice.
A RECLAMATION SCHEME.
A notice to mariners issued by
them and told tdem to stand in between the cars. All obeyed the order but one man, who atood, according to the witness, two paces in front of his car. When, witness had walked away and returned, defendant was still Wireless Ser-standing there, and when asked to produce his licence, defendant stated that he was waiting for | his master.
The Budget speeches will be the first public appearance of Mr. Snowden since his recent severe illness. British vice.
the Harbour Master and posted at PRINCES TO RETURN
the Harbour Office seems to indicata that in spite of the protest which has been voiced by residents, there is no hope of Government recon- sidering its decision to dispose of the Taiwan bathing beach.
The notice is as follows:- A reclamation
the involving construction of a sea wall will shortly be commenced off Taiwan. The southern end will be marked by a white light situated about 125 yards from the shore."
A POOR EXCUSE.
CHINESE WHO DID NOT KNOW THE CUSTOMS.
BY. AIR.
Reception to Be Held
in Lisbon,
ARRIVING TO-MORROW.
Replying to the Magistrate, witness.said that there was quite a lot of traffle, as it was
the opening night of the King's Then- tre. The park stand in Pedder Street was full,
In reply to another question, witness said that it was likely that defendant was standing in front of the car so that his master would see him, and would not have to look for him (defendant). Witness, added that any vehicle going down Pedder Street would have to swerve to the left to avoid the defen-lant.
Rugby, Yesterday. The Prince of Wales and Prince George have decided to complete the Inst stage of their journey home from South America by air They will embark, with members of their suite in an Imperial Alr- ways Liner at Bordeaux and fly in it to Britain.
The Princes hope to reach Lis- never in a straight line, either bon on Saturday morning, where during the day or at night. An- Pleading guilty before Mr. they will be received by the Por swering further questions, wit- Williams this morning to having tuguese Ministers and other highneas said that he had a good iden They will drive to the that defendant was waiting for failed to pay duty on a quantity officials.
REVENUE CASES.
The Nationalists' hope for a final settlement with the British
The Victoria Diocesan and Mis- Government on the question of ex-sionary Association wish to
is centred in a trality abolition
nounce that they will be holding a conference this afternoon at four Chinese Exhibition on Thursday, o'clock between Dr. C. T. Wang, and Saturday, November 5, 6 and the Foreign Minister, and Sir 7 this year. In an interview with the Madrid Miles Lampson, the British Minls-
A committee has been formed correspondent of the paper Excel.ter in Peking.
with Mra. E. D. C. Wolfe as chair- Three important officials of the man to proceed with the organisa- bouts to put out. sior, Senor Zamora said unlikely Spain would take steps Nanking Foreign Ministry partlei- tion of the exhibition.
It is not was under the charge of the to try Alfonso for his alleged mis-
pated at the meeting.
British possible, at present, to give a de- third officer, Mr. Buckley, and the deeds. The question would be derstood that the finni British tailed account of the various at other two under the fourth offi- left to the Constituent Assembly. Government Instructiona extractions of the exhibition but the cer, Mr. Williamson and Quarter-
trality negotiations were received Intention of the organisers ia to Master Kelly. .Is He King?
In spite of the London, Yesterday. by Sir Miles Lampson this morn make it both comprehensive and rough sea and treacherous cur- "Is he King Alfonso or Mr. Ing, but details of the British de-representative. There will be in- rents, the rescue
was safely Alfonso?" queried a Labour mem-cision and the result of to-day's cluded, a display of Chinese Art of effected, even a small fox terrier ber in the House of Common conference are being kept a secret various kinds; booths where crafts- being saved. when Mr. Clynes stated that no by the Foreign Ministry.
Molested by Pirates. men may be seen at work making Dr. Wang Indicates that application had been received on
various articles; stalls where their
The survivors said that they
from the pirates, some of whom tableaux illustrating Chinese customs and many other interest are stated to have been passen- On Wharf.
gers on the ship. ing attractions.
on
21
In the even-
Cross-examined by. Mr. Covey. witness agreed that the cars parked in Pedder Street
Not Warned.
were
of tobacco, a Chinese-stated that British Embassy, afterwards call someone, although he had been in Hong ing on the President. Kong for a long while he had ing, following a reception at the Embassy to the British Colony, the not learned the customs.
The defendant gave evidence the Governon his own behalf, and said that' Revenue Officer W. G. Hum-Princes will attend
banquet and reception, he was employed by Mr phreys said that the tobacco was ment
Regarding the concealed in a parcel of cakes. They will embark the same night Yu-tuk, and had held leng which defendant carried as he in H.M.S. Kent, landing at the for four years. came off the Wing Lok Wharf. mouth of the Gironde next morn incident, defendant said that he A fine of $25 or, in default, three Ing and driving to Bordeaux Aero was standing on the near side of drome, where an air liner will the mudguard near the bumper weeks' jail was imposed. In another case, a
and not in front of the car as was Chinese await them.
The cruiser Kent, which is on alleged by the prosecution. He woman was fined $7 or ten days' imprisonment for failing to pay its way home from China to was told that he had caused Du duty on two bottles of wine. Chatham, where she will pay off obstruction, but had never been which, as stated by R. O. Hum-and recommission, reached Gibral warned to move away or.even cially-constructed girdle. The on Saturday. British Wireless woman was arrested on the Ping Service.
King Alfonso's behalf for permis- second conference with Sir Miles finished work may be purchased: experienced much molestation Phreys, were concealed in a spe- tar to-day and will arrive at Lisbon told what position to take up.
to
In the hubbub due to several members rising simultaneously, Labour cries were heard of "What about Trotsky!"-Reuter.
Lampson has been scheduled next week.
fot
It is understood that the Sino-
The Objects. The objects of the exhibition
.
are:-
Shanghai Message.
Shanghai, Yesterday.
The 8.8. Hwah Yang, a Chinese-
GOING ON LEAVE.
owned steamer of Shanghai, flying 'FOUR POLICE OFFICERS DEPART the Chinese flag, stranded off Wan-
chow and foundered to-day.
and
all
TO-MORROW.
PRINCE TAKAMATSU | was in a
PLOT TO ASSASSINATE HIM
OVERHEARD.
POLICE GUARD DOUBLED.
Boston, Yesterday. The Police guard at Prince
Mr. Covey pointed out that Sub-Inspector Nicoll did not tell defendant where to move to if he He wrong position. maintained that the ordinance under which the summons had béen taken out, was not applica- The ble in a case like this. general idea of the ordinance, he suid, applied to people who kept hanging about the streets with luggage.
sion to reside in Britain.
Asked whether
a landing vica had been granted to Alfonso, Mr. Clynes replied that so far as he Norwegian extrality agreement knew Alfonso came Britain was signed at 3.30 this afternoon under conditions corresponding by Dr. C. T. Wang and the Nor with those always prevailing in wegian Minister, Mr. Aubert.
1. To foster interest in Chinese different countries relating to The Sino-Dutch extrality agree Arts and Crafts and to help to- Royal visits.
ment is being signed this evenwards mutual friendship.
There were 114 passengera ing by Dr. Wang and Heor
POSTS REPLACED, 2. To exhibit aspects of Chris-! Oudendijk.
tian Work in South China and to trew, the latter Chinese, and
Det.-Inspector W. Shannon and demonstrate the value of mission-were rescued by a British steamer
A New Experience. which was on a voyage to Hong Mrs. Shannon and family, Sub- Takamatsu's hotel was doubled Ary effort.
Inspector J. R. MacWalter, Act-last night, following a report that In London it often happened 8. To raise funds for work in Kong-Reuter.
[The Hwah Yang is a steamer ofing Sub-Inspector E. Whant, and
had been overheard that a person had been told to the Diocese of Victoria.
1,027 net tonnage,
constructed in Sub-Inspector J. Fender are go-planning an assassination there move on tut, declared Mr. Covey, 1863 by Messrs. D. and W. Hendering on leave to-morrow in the Reuter's American Service.
he had never heard of a chauffeur son and Co., Glasgow. It is owned P. & O. Rajputana..
[A message of April 10 stated: being told to move on, even by the South China Steamship Co., Inspector E. Bloor returned-Rumours that Communists have though he was looking after or Ltd., Shanghal.]
from Home leave yesterday on planned a demonstration on the standing near his car. He asked the P. & O. Comorin, and has as-arrival of the Japanese Prince his Worship to believe the defen- sumed the duties of Divisional and Princess Takamatsu, have led dant's story and to discharge Inspector at Central Police Stato extra guards being assigned to him.
KAYE DON RETURNS
Details of the agreements have not been made public.-Reuter,
HUNGER STRIKE.
SPEED DEMON FRESH FROM HIS | JAPANESE WORKERS LOCKED
TRIUMPHS.
IN GODOWN..
MONKEY TRICKS.
SOLDIER BITTEN BY A
PET.
Tokyo, Yesterday. Since Tuesday, 200 workers in the Japan Dyeing and Weaving Co. have been on a hunger strike, A brown monkey owned by Pri- demanding reinstatement of one of vate J. Hinbury, R.E., has been their discharged comrades.
sent to Kennedy Town for obser-
:
ST. GEORGE'S DAY.
SERVICE MEN'S CONCERT IN LEE THEATRE.
GREAT SUCCESS.
Rugby, Yesterday. The British "racing motorist, Kaye Don, was given a great wel come by a large crowd on arrive ing in London to-day on his re turn from South America, where
The strikers have locked them-vation. It is stated to have bitten be set up a new world speed re selves in a godown, neither working Sergeant Jones on the right hand cord in the motor boat Miss Eng- land II at Buenos Aires: a few nor eating, although the manage when the latter was playing with
St. George's Day celebrations weeks ago, British, Wireless ment and sympathisers have taken it at Wellington Barracks.
food to them.
Sergeant Jones
last was treated at concluded
night with Service.
Service men's concert in. the Lee Two hundred women working in the Military Hospital.
Theatre at Wanchai. Several well the same factory, have started # "go slow" ctrike in sympathy. FLIGHT TO ROME.
known artistes contributed to the programme, which was greatly ap CAPT. HAWKS FLIES BACK TO preciated by the crowded, house." The evening concluded with the. BRITAIN.
nudience joining in the singing of "Land of Hope and Glory," and the National Anthem
COST OF PEACE.
£115,190 PAID TO LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Rugby, Yesterday.
Reuter,
MISSING SEAPLANE;
Tokyo, Yesterday,
1
Rugby, Yesterday,
tion.
two men
that it was a pedestrian's offence and not a traffic offence.
protect the couple, who will be We understand that Inspector arriving from England to-day to preferred the prosecution's story, The Magistrate held that he K. Andrew will act in Inspector spend a month in the United and imposed a fine of $3, adding Shannon's capacity in the C.ID.States.] whilst Inspector J. E. Booker is relieving Inspector. Andrew in charge of waterfront duties. Det Sergt. C. Mottram will act in Det.-A.S.I. Whant's position in the Passports' Office.
EARL OF ATHLONE.
OFFICIAL CALL ON PRESIDENT OF TURKEY.
PALESTINE SCHEME.
DISCUSSIONS IN HAND, FOR DEVELOPMENT.
Rugby, Yesterday,
TRAIN WRECK.
ALL BODIES NOW RECOVERED.
All the bodies have now been re-
4
The Colonial Office, announces that discussions on the develop ment scheme for Palestine started covered from the train wreck at yesterday in London and at Jeru-Shatin, the last one being got out In a Parliamentary answer to-
salam. The discussions in London vesterday afternoon about Rugby, Yesterday. day the Foreign Secretary, Mr. During a return trip from Captain Frank Hawks, who yes. During the Interval the Presi
A. Constantinople message states are being conducted with the o'clock. The total death roll Arthur Henderson, stated that Talhoku, while flying to Sasebo, terday attempted to fly from Londent of St. George's Soulety, Mr. the British Government's contri- three out of sixteen naval seaplanes don to Rome and back in one day E. C. Cock, gave an address appro- that the Earl of Athlone, former Jewish agency by an International thus defuitely eleven, nine of butions to the League of Nations were forced down on the water this and was forced down south of priate to the occasion. He, wel. Governor-General of South Africa. Committee appointed by the Gov- whom were killed in the smash, and the International Labour afternoon
Park on his rotura flight, to-day comed the men of His Majesty's arriving from England to-day to ernment and those at Jerusalem by the other two dying in the ho Office totalled #107,770 in 1929 Two of the machines were pick reached Heston Aerodrome, having Forces, and also returned thanks morrow pay an official visit to the Jew and Arab leaders appointed pital.
Nine Injured persons are still and $115,190 last year British ed up by steamers, but one in stin nown from Le Bourget in bo to all those who had helped to Fresident.British Wireless Ser- by the High Commissioner. Bri-
tish Wireless Bervice.
detained in hospital Wireless Service Cytry
minutes, Brition Wireless Bervice, make the function such a success. I vice.”“”“