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HONG
KONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1932.
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GERMAN CIRCUS GOES
ance.
UP IN FLAMES
FIFTEEN ELEPHANTS
TRAPPED IN FIRE
TWO LIONS ESCAPE
MANY ANIMALS PERISH CIRCUS OWNER HEARTBROKEN.
Brussels, Jan. 14.
SUBMARINE
M2.
Has Not Yet Been Located.
FEARED LOSS.
Rugby, Yesterday. Although hope has not entire- ly been abandoned, the gravest fears are now entertained re- garding the fate of the 56 officers and men of submarine M2.
The vessel has not been seen, and no signal has been received
PRINCE OF CAIRO MOSLEMS
WALES
SOUNDS RALLY
CALL
YOUNG & OLD
cast.
GIVE-OF-YOUR
BEST TO-DAY-
London, Yesterday,
INFURIATED.
American Cafe Stormed.
CONVERSION INCIDENT.
(Reuter's Special Service).
Cairo, Yesterday,
The conversion of a Moslem student by an American mission- ary, who, it is alleged, used hypnotism to achieve this end, led to a first-class fracas here to- day.
employed, and urged all those in ed-Reuter.
SHANGHAI CHINESE BOW TO JAPANESE DEMANDS
1888 DUNLOP
the Pioneer
1932 DUNLOP
#stiller the Leader
SCHOOL PRIZES
ELLIS KADOORIE INDIAN SCHOOL
MORE ACCOMMODATION NEEDED
Mr. A. el Arculli was to have given away the prizes at the Ellis Kadoorie Indian School, Causeway Bay, this morning, but was un- avoidably absent on account of indisposition.
Mrs. A. T. Hamilton, wife of the former head master of the
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A crowd of indignant Moslems school, very kindly deputised for Mr. Arculli, in the presence of a horses stampeded and were later from her since she dived off In a striking speech delivered attacked a cafe, which, they large gathering which included Mr. A. O. Brawn, of the Education The largest German travelling recaptured. Two lions and a num-Portland Bill yesterday morning, in the Albert Hall to-day, the claimed, was run by American
Department. circus, owned by Herr F. M. ber of smaller animals are be- and, although, numerous naval Prince of Wales sent out a rally missionaries with the object of Sarrasani and named after him, lieved to have made good their vessels and aircraft have been con- ing call to the whole of England, attracting Moslems in order ulti- was destroyed by fire last night escape and the populace has been tinuously searching the area, young and old, to give of their mately to convert them.
The Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, head] boys study and the great atten- in Berchem, a suburb of Ant- waned of the danger.
since the alarm was first raised best in the national crisis.
The police have arrested master, read the school report as tion given to them by the Medi- werp, shortly after the last Incendiarism Rumours.
yesterday evening,
follows:- so far the
cal Officer of Schools. The whole There were nearly ten thon- several of the attackers. visitor had left the big tent after The fire created a sensation sunk vessel has not been definite sand boys and girls in the Albert The converted student is be
During the year ended Decem-Staff and School were vaccinated the evening performance which throughout Belgium, and as there ly located, although several un: Hall, and the speech was broad-ing sheltered by friends, as he has ber 81, 1981, the school was at the end of the year under the had brought a record attend- had been considerable opposition charted obstructions, possibly old.
opened for 229 days as against supervision of Mr. M. A. Khan, been threatened with death. against the performances of a wrecks, have been encountered.
The American University 228 in 1930. The maximum en-
Library. The Prince unged all to "en authorities disclaim knowledge rolment during the year was 146 This continues to be Fanned by a high wind, the German circus, ugly rumours of M2 was equipped with an aero-list for the duration," for "we are of the missionary concerned.
spread fire spread rapidly, feeding on incendiarism
being an increase of 10 over the made full use of by the boys quickly.plane, and two members of the not just facing a few months of the inflammable material piled However, all these rumours were Air Force personnel are among grin and bear it." He appealed, work to play the part of neigh- tendance was 131.37 while that increased numbers of the school.. previous year. The average at- and needs enlarging to meet the up everywhere and reaching fin- strongly deprecated by Herr the missing man-British Wire particularly on behalf of the unbour and friend to the unemploy in 1930 was 126.
Thanks, ally the fuel reserves which ex-Sarrasani in an interview with less Service.
In February Mr. Hamilton Our thanks are due to Mr.A. ploded scattering burning gaso-representatives of the Press this
was transferred to be head of el Arculli for kindly defraying line over a wide radius and giv. morning. The circus owner who
Ellis Kadoorie School and I have the fees of 4 boys: to the late Sir ing a fresh impetus to the blaze. had not yet recovered from the
been in charge from March 1, Ellis Kadoorie for the endowment loss of his animals, many of which, The alarm was given imme
In July Mr. Hardit Singh return of a scholarship fund by which diately, and within a few min- he had reared and. trained him-
ed from leave and greater atten.no less than 26 boys have had utes the fire brigades of Ber-there was not the least indication | self, emphatically insisted that
tion was thus possible to the their school fees paid for them chem and neighbouring suburbs
Junior section of 8B.
as well as for providing the splen- had arrived at the scene. The of any foul play. He expressed
The Building:
did building and grounds at our local garrison, too, was mobilised warm appreciation of the assist.
White ants were discovered in disposal: in addition to which he unce given him by the authorities
8A class room door posts and provides a scholarship from" the window frames and these were re-school to Queen's College: to newed. The whole school was Mr. Wu Hay-tong for a scholar- rewired by the Electrical: Depart-ship tenable at Queen's College. ment of the P.W.D. replacing the for three years: to the members ald wooden casing with lead of the Indian community for covered wire, the former having subscribing towards the prizes become obsolete. Owing to the and expenses of our annual school increasing number of Indiah boys sports and to the members of in the Colony the question of the Indian Recreation Club for further accommodation in begin the use of their ground, ning to show itself.
In conclusion may I take this Discipline has been excellent opportunity of sincerely thank- throughout due to a large extent ing all the members of the Staff to the influence of the Prefects for their loyal co-operation and especially during the recess and support throughout, the year. tiffin hours.
Mr. Arcaill's Absence.. Studies and Sports.
We regret very much that, Mr. Six out of the 18 boys in Class Arculll' is unable to be with us 4 passed the entrance examina- to-day owing to sickneks on be- tion into Queen's College; 'in the half of the Staff and School we
to assist in fighting the blaze. and the populace before and But their combined efforts prov-after the catastrophe. ed unsuccessful until the arrival | of the Antwerp brigades which finally succeeded in getting, the conflagration under control
Animals Roasted.
STATE OF EMERGENCY TO BE DECLARED BY S.M. COUNCIL
Fire Brigade Delay. Antwerp fire brigade in joining As regards the delay of the
the local brigade, Herr Sarrasani declared that this was due to As far as is known, there was red tape rather than to any in- no loss of human life, though tention of sabotage.
A flotilla of twelve Japanese destroyers and the cruiser Yubari, the many animals perished in the werp brigade, he explained, had latter carrying a landing party of 500, arrived here at six o'clock this morn-
The Ant-j
Shanghai, To-day.
James. These included fifteen to obtain special permission for ing. of the largest elephants which leaving the city, which took some sought to assist the firemen by time, after which. Herr Sarra- At nine o'clock this morning a bomb, alleged to have been thrown stamping out the flames and were sani concluded, the brigade made from the roof of a godown at the corner of Whangpoo and Woochang trapped by the collapse of the big with all possible speed for the top. The remaining elephants, scene of the disaster-Trans Roads exploded harmlessly on the asphalt of Whangpoo Road, outside the together
Japanese Consulate. Nocasualties occurred, but considerable excitement prevailed. The only clue left was a cap with an Anti-Japanese Association label. on it.
with over hundred Ocean Kuomin.
IMPERIAL ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE.
Preparatory Work
Making Good Progress
INTERVIEW WITH MR. THOMAS. |
JAPAN AND SHANGHAI.
Chinese well-known in Japanese circles called on the Japanese Consul,rest of the school 92 per cent, of wish him a speedy recovery to Mr. Murai, this morning, and informed Mr. Murai that Mr. Wu Tieh-chen the boys passed the examination complete health. Fortunately for was accepting the Japanese demands and had issued, last night, orders to higher classes. The standard of gracious and charming manner, at the end of the year into the us Mra. Hamilton, with her usual close down Anti-Japanese Associations. They declared that a formal re- English still remains, very good has come, to our rescue and I ply would be handed to Mr. Mural this afternoon, but the time was not
but the weakness in Mathematics have now much pleasure in ask has not altogether been overcome. ing her to give away the prizes. mentioned.
Cricket and football still re- State of Emergency.
main very popular which is - a great asset as both of these games
Japanese Patience Exhausted.
BOYCOTT WAR.
Tokyo, Yesterday, Preparations for the Imperial A Navy Office statement, con- Economic Conference, provision-cerning yesterday's despatch of
It is learned that Brigadier General Fleming, Commanding the British Forces in Shanghai, will ally fixed for the second week in warships to Shanghai, stresses take command of the International Military Forces.-Reuter's Pacific Service. July at Ottawa, are making that the prolonged anti-Japanese
Rugby, Yesterday.
good progress.
movement in China really
The Shanghai Municipal Council has decided to declare a "State of Emergency" as existing from 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Dominions Secretary, Mr. amounts to warfare without CHINESE NEW YEAR
J. H. Thomus, in an interview, arms.
said that representatives of the The statement also declares British Government would at- that if. China falls to heed the
FAIR.
be held this year on the rekamation
at Wanchal, and indications
are
tend unhampered by adherence warning the Navy will be com 'The Chinese New Year Fade will to any particular creed, which, pelled to take adequate steps to hitherto, had gulded British protect Japanese lives and inter policy, For the Conference to este, as Japanese patience has achieve lasting and beneficial re-been exhausted.-Reuter. sults, concessions must not be
all on one side, and, for this res-¡
son, the British Government had
that it will be run on the lines of a European bazaar.
A visit to Wanchai, this morning, revealed that the large plot of re- claimed ground abutting the Wan
a special interest in the view. presentatives of the Federation chai Fire Station, is being prepared points of those Dominions whose of British Industries and Asso for the Fair. Bamboo skeletons of individual. interests differed ciation of British Chambers of booths and stalls arranged in neat widely, Detailed examination in Commerce, Chamber of Shipping, rows with plenty of space in be- advance of matters to be dis- and representatives of several tween as a safeguard against fire, cussed was consequently essen-manufacturing and trade assocla- are already up and it: only remaina tial, and here, and in the Domin- tigns.
fons, representatives of the Gov- Impossible to Advance Date of eraments concerned' were in con-
tact.
Conference.
for them to be boarded and "dressed" in gaudy Chinese fashion. The whole Fair Ground is being enclosed with bamboo fencing, while The Cabinet Committee, under Mr. Thomas, also said, that to there are tall standards from which, the former Premier, Mr. Stanley advance the date of the Confer-electric wiring is being alung across Bruce, in directing the prepara- ference was impossible, in view the ground, which promises to be tory work in Australia, and the of the domestic affairs here and very brilliantly muminated.S South African Government had in the dominions, and in view of Several openings are, appolated representatives for the preliminary work to be done. fencing for entrances. similar purpose, The British Meanwhile, no negotiations what the ground. Indi Government was discussing the ever on trade relations with for the mai
trade questions that would arise eigu countries would be under
with interested bodies in
and to-morrow, he
will meet the British Con on Empire Trade, comprising
ning tak
at would pre
fred. ritish!
the
the
GENERALLY OVERCAST.
The Royal Observatory's re-" port issued to-day states:
The anticyclone has weaken- ed. It is central near Shang hai and moving Eastward.
A depression has developed. over 8.E. Mongolia.
Forecast: NES winds, fresh; generally overcast.
Palofall®
Rainfall for 24 hours and ed at 10 am) to-day - all Total, since... January 1-nil against.. Kany averages of € 1.20 Inches--deficit 1.20 inches.
Temparaître.
The temperature at certain specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock, was:...
Hong Hoan
PARTNERSHIP DISPUTE.
Yaumati School.
very materially assist in charac- PLEA FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING ter development. During the
CLUB. hot months ping pong received
its full attention. We are in- Special emphasis on the improv. debted to the Inspector General of ing of colloquial English was made Police for kindly providing by Mr. A. R. Sutherland, at drill instructor for the first half the annual prize distribution held of the year.
at the Yaumati Government School: Health...
this morning, when he thanked the The health of the school was head master, Mr. C. Mycock, for the In the Supreme Court this morn-very good which is only to be honour bestowed ing, the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph expected considering the excel Mrs. A. R. Sutherland, in asking upon his wife,
H. Kemp, K.C.) opened hearing of lent conditions under which the ber to present the prizes. a case in which three Indians are!
in dispute over an alleged partner- ship in business.
To this end he advised the
| boys⠀⠀⠀to ⠀⠀ form an English--
amount found.dus; and Speaking Club, and to meet
(8) other and further relief several times each week during the * and conteen), bolidays, and take walks over the The defendants' case was a denial Ella, speaking in no other language that on any data they entered into but English.
Attendance.
The plaintiff in the case is Rat- tanchand Jeramdas, of China'Build- |ing, who is suing Pritamdas: Hash- matrai Vaswani and Utomal Tha- dani, of 25, Wyndham Street, claim a partnership with the plaintiff, The head master read the annual ing for accounts and inquiries be and, therefore, they claim that he report as follows: tween the parties as the result of is not entitled to the claim set out the alleged partnership. Replying to the plaintin's claim Plaintiff's claim is that on Janu- that for the sum of $4,000 he be ary 15, 1929, a partnership was came a partner in the importing formed between himself and the de- and exporting business of Messrs. fendants for a period of five years, Jhurni & Co. 26, Wyndham Street, but it was disolved by mutual the defendants claim that the agreement on January781, 1980, on money was handed over in the na which date the plaintiff retired ture of a loan and was to earn 20 from the partnership.
percent on the net fronts, but It was verbally agreed on the this arrange
carry date of dissolution of the
ship, plai
count who
be reha
partnership in the firmy
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The plaintiff is rapre
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