The dollar,
to-day at 1/81%d.
Library, Supreme Court
ChinaTM Mail
-SPARTON
SUPER MODERN
Radio
Year Dealer IDEAL RADIO SERVICE
EIGHTY-EIGHTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION
Tel. 27806.
Sparton Model 10
No. 28,165
HONG KONG,
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1932.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
1888 DUNLOP
the A Plomber
1932
DUNLOP still
the Lead
ARMY SYMPATHISE WITH CHINESE CLUBS IN SOCCER DISPUTE
TYPHOON PRUSSIA CALMS UNDER IRISH OATH BILL
GOING
UNLIKELY TO TOUCH COLONY.
Threatening Hoihow
150 Miles Away.
Opinion On Waterfront
This Morning.
MILITARY GRIP
VON PAPEN VIRTUALLY A DICTATOR
GOVERNMENT EXPELLED
MACHINE GUNS MOUNTED AT CHANCELLOR'S PALACE.
SUSPENDED..
Senate Upholds All Its Amendments.
NEW DUTIES MEASURE.
Will Be Made Law When Dail Meets To-morrow. Recommendations From Senate To Be ignored.
Dublin,. To-day. The Senate considered Prussia is under what is tantamount to martial the Free State Oath of waterfront, is that the typhoon law, with Chancellor Herr Von Papen appointed as Allegiance Bill Again to- will miss the Colony. Latest Ob State Commissioner, wielding the power of a dicta-night and upheld all its tor. Troops control the state. Comparative calm amendments which the prevails, but machine guns have been mounted as Dail rejected. Thus the a precautionary measure outside the Chancellor's Bill is suspended for 18 Palace, where Herr Von Papen watches the politi- months when it automa- cal manoeuvres of enemies of the peace of the state. tically will become law, The usual military guard at the Palace has been re- inforced.
HARBOUR ALMOST DESERTED,
The general opinion expressed by the seafaring people on the
servatory reports indicate that the typhoon will not touch here.
About 150 miles away; and mov ing W.N.W., it is threatening Ho
Knots of people eager to learn
the latest news of the course of the typhoon, this morning gathered round the latest bulletin posted at the corn- er of the Post Office, and at other places along the Praya.
Berlin, To-day.
degrees N., Longitude 116 degrees Prussian Government for its ments have appealed to the Su-
a radius of 60 miles.
The Dail will be sum- moned to-morrow to con- Berlin, To-day. The dismissed. Ministers still An official decree explaining regard themselves in office and sider the・・ Emergency The position of the typhoon at Herr Von Papen's appointment will only yield to force. Duties Bill. There is no 8.20 a.m. to-day was Lattitude 20 as virtual dictator, attacks the Prussian and Bavarian Govern-doubt that the Senate's East, and moving W.N.W. It has lack of energy in combating preme Court of Leipzig on the amendatory recommen- Communist disorders, says Prus-ground that their constitution dations will be rejected. No further bulletin had been fasia's constitutional independence has been violated. Other South sued from the Royal Observatory will not be encroached and other German Governments will likely The Bill will become aw up to 1 p.m., but a warning from States where order is maintained follow suit.
immediately, it is anti- Later. the Manila Observatory timed 10 will nat be affected.
cipated. Reuter. k.m. gave the same position.
The Chief Commandant and The President and Vice-Pres]-| the President and Vice-dent and Chief Commandant of seas prevailed in the also Heavy harbour throughout the morning President of the Berlin police all the Berlin Police have been re- and by noon high waves were have been arrested by the mili-leased.
breaking on to the Praya.
{
tary for refusal to accept their
High tide will be at 11 p.m. dismissal.
to-night and low tide at 6 p.m.
Official Report,
I
(Continued on Page 7.3
An official statement issued by YOUNG FRENCHMAN | BRITISH WARRIOR
the Director of the Royal Observa- tory (Mr. C. W. Jeffries) at 11 o'clock this morning stated:
"The typhoon formed to the east
of Luzon on the 18th instant. It crossed Luzon between Appari, and Bolinao yesterday morning, and is at present altuated about 150 or 200 miles south of Hong Kong, moving. W.N.W. Its average speed, has been 15 miles per hour
DISAPPEARS.
Believed To Have Gone Swimming on Sunday.
REGISTERED AT HONG KONG
HOTEL.
་
LAID TO REST.
Impressive Military Ceremonies.
NATIONS PAY TRIBUTE.
Field Marshal Lord Plumer's Career.
London, To-day. With impressive military care- The lowest barometer reading ed Lucien Iphate, about 28, is
moniale, Field Marshal Lord was 29.49, at 10 a.m. to-day. The missing from the Hong Kong Plumer was buried to-day in the most violent squall was at the rate Hotel. He left on Sunday after-Warriors' Chapel of Westminster of 68 miles per hour, at 10.40 a.m,
without leaving word as Abbey, beside the Empire's The rainfall at 10.30 a.m. was 0.83- noon,
greatest soldiers and sailors. inch.
"An unusual feature of the dis- turbance has been the lightning and thunder prevalent since 9 p.m. yesterday.
Arrived Here From Hanoi On July 2.
A tall young Frenchman, nam-
RENE BAZIN DIES IN PARIS.
Novelist and Traveller Deeply Mourned.
Paris, To-day.
LADY LYTTON RECEIVES.
REASSURING NEWS.
No Cause For Anxiety Over Her Husband's lllness.
London, To-day.
Lady Lytton has received a message from China that stalet there is no cause for anxiety re- garding her husband's health.
Lord Lytton, head of the
League of Nations Commission
which is investigating the Sino- Japanese dispute in Manchuria, has been ailing for some time, and la, now
in hospital in Peking-Reuter.
FAIR TO BE REPEATED
PREPARED TO LEAVE
ASSOCIATION
FORM OWN LEAGUE WITH AID OF CHINESE CLUBS
MR. MOK'S STATEMENT:
ILLEGAL VOTING AT H.K.F.A. MEETINGS CAUSE OF GRIEVANCE,
"Unless the Hong Kong Football Association revise their
EMPIRE PRODUCTS method of voting, the Chinese clubs wil again resign membership
EXHIBITION.
Message From Queen.
COMMITTEE TO REMAIN IN OFFICE.
to the Association. Should they take this action they will receive the support of the Army clubs, who will leave the Association en masse to form a League of their own, which will be open to the Chinese Clube."
Past Success Good Augury For Future.
This statement was made by Mr. Mok Hing, representative of the South China Athletic Association to the China Mail to-day,
Mr. Mok was very emphatic in his assertion that legal voting.. had been going on at H.K.F.A. meetings, and said that he had sought legal advice from two sources which supported his contention to the full
Last year the break between the Chinese Clubs and the Asso- In view of the marked success ciation had a great effect on the Chinese Clubs
and they welcomed of the first Empire Products the opportunity of regaining their status, and the huge crowds which Fair held in Hong Kong, it has
been decided to make the event usually witnessed their League games. Now, however, with the an annual function. This was Army showing sympathy towards the Chinese Clubs, they are in the decision reached at a meet-
the
at Government House on Tues- new turn of events, is now in a very precarious position. Without ing of the Empire Committee held a position to flaunt the powers of the Association, which, day, at which Mrs. WT. Southern the Chinese and the Army teams the League would be doomed and presided.
sub-committees.
The meeting was convened for the Association would automatically fall to operate. the purpose of presenting reports Twelve Clubs supporting twenty teams would be affected should M. Rene Bazin, novelist and of the General Committee and this amalgamation between the Chinese and the Army materialise.
various lecturer, and a world traveller some the times descrbied as "an unofficial Those present, besides Mrs. There are five Chinese Clubs South China (3 teams), Chinese Ath- diplomat," is dead in Paris: Southorn, were Mr. F. C. Jenkin, letic (3), Eastern, Fukien and Ewo while the Army is represent
While the author's books were the Hon. Mr. J. F. Braga, Mr.
-`Argylls (2 teams), Börderers
not confined to fictional subjects F. P. Franklin, Mr. H. Green, ed by seven different combinations ——- alone, it was these that were best Mr. A. Hicks, Lady Clara Ho (3), Artillery (2), R.A.O.C., Royal Engineers, R.A.F., and known. However, some of his Tung, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, Mrs. R.A.S.C. treatises are of a distinctly scholar R. H. Kotewall, Mr. G. P. de
ly nature.
Martin, Sir Henry Pollock, the
The Royal Navy, which enters two teams in the League, might
Married in life, M. Bazin leaves Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mrs. also join the anti-Association movement, thus making twenty-two his widow, two sons and six daugh- Kinnaird Watson, Mr. E. H. Wil teams which will be watching with keen interest the H.K.F.A.'s
ters to grieve.
The whole of France mourni deeply.-Reuter.
CHANG MINISTER OF WAR IN MANCHUKUO.
liams and Captain Webb.
In opening the meeting. Mrs. activities during the next few days. Over 240 players would be Southorn referred to the wonder-| affected.
ful success of the first Empire
Products Fair and expressed ap preciation at the services render
CALIBRES.
ed by all who had contributed to LIMITATIONS IN GUN] to where he was going. He oc- The casket, draped by a Union "There are indications of a rise cupied room 308 on the third Jack, was borne to Westminster
Harbin, To-day.it, especially mentioning the Hon. Mr. Braga, the Hon. Mr. Shenton, in the barometer and a gradual floor on Saturday, July 2, the Abbey on the same gun carriage It was decided at a meeting of Mr. Hicks and Mr. Franklin, as improvement in the weather." day of his arrival from Hanoi on which carried the late Field Mar- the Manchukuo Cabinet yeater well as the Fress, for services
The Harbour presented a bleak the 8.8. Tong King.
shal Earl Haig to his burial. day at Changchun that the Privy rendered. She expressed the appearance from an early hour, Little is known about the man Beside the gun carriage walk- Councillor, Chang Ching-hui, be hope that the first Fair would be and many small craft warned by beyond the fact that he is be ed the pallbearers, Field Mar-appointed Minister of: War. the forerunner of many others. the hoisting of No. 7 signal at lieved to be here on business, shal Sir William Robertson, 7.40 a.m. made for shelter in the and has a wealthy uncle in Sai- typhoon anchorages, but a few
(Continued on Page 12)
TYPHOON APPROACHING.
To-day's weather report from the Royal Observatory states:
Pressure, is highest between the Loschoss and, the Boning; depressions are situated over Hokkaido and to the North of: Shantung
At Bgm the typhoon was situated more than 150 miles. 5.S.E. of Hong Kong moving WNW and threatening the coast near. Holloway Home
squally
ing improving:
gon.
Iphate was seen on Sunday: morning and went to the service at St. Joseph's Church, Garden | Road. He returned, had tiêm,
and at five o'clock he asked a
Chinese ""boy" attendant for two towels, intimating that he was going swimming.
(Continued on Page 7.)
THIRD MURDERER HANGED TO-DAY. Cheung Sau-fu Pays
**Law's Penalty.
24
At dawn this morning," Cheung He left without saying where Sau-fu, the third prisoner found he intended to go. His failure to guilty at the Assizes in May of the return last night, caused the murder of a Chinese student at management a measure of an Victoria, Gap, was hanged in the xiety. Mr. A. K. Dimond, acting Victoria, Gaol compound in the manager, reported the matter to pre
of the Superintendent of
the Police, who have since taken Rons, Mr. J. W Fran
inths, and ME
Cof, Iphate's bagga etters, found, have
French Consu
The appointment follows ap proval by Henry Fu-yi, President of the puppet State Reuter.
PRINCE GEORGE VISITS. COVENT GARDENS:
Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables Interest King's Som.
London,
The King's young Prince George, paid morning visit to Cov den,L
flower and ket of which- Welastin
one hou
C (Continued on Page 8).
NEW APPOINTMENTS TO P. & 0.
Successors To Late Directors Named.
London,, To-day..
• Sir Harcourt Butler and Archibald Orr-Lang arures of the commercial [have been
the Peninsular and
Convention To Govern Artillery.
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Early Success Brought To.
·Arms, Conference.
Civil Populations To Be Protected From Air.
Younis
Geneva Yesterday,
WIDER POWERS TAKEN BY 11 DUCE
New Portfolio Gives.
GRANDP'S SUDDEN FALL.
Minister Was Considered Premier's Close Ally.
Home Rome, The portfolio of the of Corporations, which
Agreement was reached to-day Mussolini, has assumed key Ministry forge Bri Affairs. Owing to
between the delegated to the
armament Conference
tan, United States, France and control the Governm Italy, setting up
princt through it over em
limitation
land bour, it is
ingand
Home