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EIGHTY EIGHTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION
No. 28,188 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1932.
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MR. TSAI DECLINES
PRESIDENCY...
Unmoved By Plea Of Mr. Wang Ching-wei.
T. V. SOONG RECOMMENDED.
Mr. Wang Ching-wel, whose re signation as president of the Executive Yuan recently caused so mach dissatisfaction, has approach-
ed Mr. Tsai Yuan-pei to accept the post and has received decisive re- fusaly from.
CABINET APPROVES
INDIA REFORMS
SEPARATE ELECTORATE SCHEME RETAINED
A DIFFICULT TASK
that gentleman. Mr. INDIA'S CO-OPERATION MUCH DESIRED
Tsai declares he is not more fit to carry the responsibility of such an office than he is to fight China's enemies on horseback." He; in turn, recommends Mr. T. V. Soong, present Minister of Finance, to take office provisionally and until Mr. Wang is prepared to return to
Plan Conference.
Hankowy, To-day.
duty.
Chiang Kai-shek left by air for with Lin Sen and Wang Ching-wei.
Shanghai, Today.
Kuling to-day, where he will consult
--Reuter,
Wang Ching-wel left to-night for Nanking. Interviewed by Reuter Mr. Wang said that his trip did not
mean that he was withdrawing his resignation.
He stated that he had recommend- ed Tsai Yuan-pei." to succeed him, but Tsai recommends T. V. Soong- →→→Reuter.
OTTAWA CONFERENCE
PROLONGED.
BY BRITAIN.
London, To-day.
The British Government to-day has given a unanimous decision on the Communal problem in India, the effect of which, while retaining the sys- tem of Communal Representation by separate elec- torates, gives the Hindus an absolute majority in Madras, the United Provinces of Biharorissa, the Central Provinces, and a preponderance in Bombay and Assam, while the Moslems receive a majority on the Northwest frontier and also a majority in effect" in the Punjab. Bengal Moslems receive a majority of the Indian seats but not an absolute majority.
There will be general consti-
tuencies in every province CHOLERA ADDS TO
FLOOD HORRORS.
wherein voters are mainly "Hin- dus, and generally separate elec torates for Moslems, depressed clases, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans; and also special representation for commerce, land owners, la- bour and universities, and special women's seats. The decision ap-
Dam To Mile-Long
Protect Harbin.
Deliberations Continue
AŞK LEAGUE TO HELP. Until Saturday.
Harbin, To-day. The rivers up-country are still CANADA OPENS MARKET.
plies only to Provincial Legisla- rising and it is proposed to con- tures.
struct immediately a dam a mile Ottawa, To-day.
Publication of the Cabinet's in length to check the floods, other- The closing stage of the Ot-decision on representation of wise the suburb of Pristan will tawa Conference has been post- various committees on India, possibly not be cleared of the poned from Thursday to Satur- carries a stage further the his- polluted waters for a month, day, by which time it is hoped a toric and troubled task of build- The rapid subsiding of the flood complete agreement will haveing a new Indian Constitution. In Yuchiation is not expected and been reached between Great Bri-The Cabinet, now is considering it is possible that the flooded pre- and Dominion delegates. the next step. Sir Samuel Hoare, mises will not be fit for babitation The Irish ministers have cancell- Secretary of State for India, an before the winter. ed their passages home in order nounced in the House of Com- The International Organisation mons on June 27 that after the for Relief has applied to the announcement of the Communal League of Nations for assistance. Cholera is on the rampage. decision, a Consultative Com- mittee (which arose out of the There are a hundred cases now. Round Table Conference) would Reuter. reassemble in India and endes- [vour to remove all further obsta-
tain
to
continue negotiations with sister Dominions. Reuter, -
Britain's Opportunity.
Ottawa, Yesterday.
There is no authentic news of the Anglo-Canadian agreement yat available as the agreement is still cles. This is to be followed by being drafted but it is forecast
some form of further consulta-
TURN OFF THE HEAT.
BY SANDY SAUNDERS.
that Canada, by lowered tariffs or tion, if it is needed, in London, dditions to the free list, or by leading up to the drafting of the staling down specific duties, will help British industry materially Government's complete proposals with a preferential access to Cana- for a new constitution.
A Parliamentary Joint Select 'dian markets. With regard to iron, steel, motor cars, textiles, Committee was porcelain, crockery, cutlery, table-scheme before its introduction The love that's real, the girl ideal
as a Bill.. ware and in other directions,
That's ne'er by life been stained. tariffs are being favourably ad- justed.
"(Continued 'on' Page 12.)--
CELTIC REGISTER SECOND WIN.
Beat Third Lamark 4 To 2.
GREAT HOPES ENTERTAINED.
Edinburgh, To-day. The Celtic Football team re-
gistered their second victory
in the Scottish League' yeater- day when they beat: "Third Lanark by 4 goals to 2--Ren- ter.
Were ever least attained-
(At right) GRADUA- TION EXERCISES.— Mayor Wu Te-chen of Shanghai (left) „photo- graphed after attending the graduation exercises of the Wa Pan Girls' School. Miss Wang Hsiao-ying, the princi
pal of the school, is seen standing in the fore ground..
CRICKET.
ENGLAND STUMPER SCORES 180.
Paynter's 148. For Selectors.
BIG SUSSEX VICTORY.
Leaders' Remaining Matches.
London, To-day. As the result of their win over Somerset yester- day Sussex are now 19 points behind Yorkshire in the County Championship with a game in hand. Kent Kost all chances of regaining their prestige- when they dropped points at Dover. Lancashire, by beating Mid. “ dlesex, succeeded in stopping the rot which had set in åt ... Old Trafford. Warwickshire beat Northants by an innings to record their fifth win of the season, and Worcester and Hampshire secured major points. >',
Philip Mead showed a return to form by scoring 121, and Ames scored 180 in a great fight för major points at Dover. Gibbons registered his second successive century, and Paynter and Ernest Tyldesley reached three figures at Old Trafford. Mitchell (6 for 94) and James Langridge (6 for 58) were the only successful bowlers.
Percy Fender made a welcome appearance in the Surrey side and took half the Indian wickets,
| I've often thought the things most for 58 runs to enable Jardine to
Bought to examine the
enforce the follow-on. In spite of a century from Whitfeld, Surrey had to be content with a draw.
PONG TONG PASSENGER RESCUED FROM SEA.
Deliberately Leaped Overboard.
At 6.12 p.m. of August 18, when 120 miles of Hong Kong, a male deck passenger travel- ling by the 8.8. "Pong Tong from Saigon to Hong Kong. jumped overboard while the ship was proceeding at full. speed.
On the alarm being given, a life buoy was thrown "over- beard, and the ship turned. back. A boat was then lower- ed in charge of Chief Officer Jordan, and at 6:52 pm, the would-be suicide was abosel again, little the worse for kil Immersion.
BRITISH TENNIS TRIUMPH:
Joan Ridley And Mrs. Pittman Win.
·STRAIGHT SETS VICTORY IN'
U.S. TOURNEY.
New York, To-day. Britain captured the first title at the 1932 American
National Lawn Tennis Cham. plonships at Forest Hills yes terday. Miss Joan Ridley and Mrs. Pittman beat Miss Hawk" and Miss Smith 6-2, 6-0 to win their first American title Renter's American Service." The _British "pair" "proved "disap- pointing at Wimbledon, being easi-
defeated
Sigarty and
LAWYERS ON STAND
IN CHENG TRIAL.
Warned Clients Of Penalty.
CROWN'S PROGRESS.
First Stage Of Case Near Completion.
Two prominent Hong Kong solicitors, Mr. Edgar Davidson and Mr. M. W. Do, were called as Crown witnesses at the continued hearing of a charge of instigat- ·· ing murder against Cheng Kwok- yau, before Sir. Joseph Kemp.. K.C, to-day in the Supreme Court. Each testitled that Cheng and Edward Zimmern had sought legal advice as to the
"SHORTS" COVERING penalty for murder required by
AIDS N.Y. STOCK.
Gains Of From One To Seven Points.
LONDON IS FIRMER.
No New High Levels Anticipated.
law..
Mr. H. G. Sheldon, associated with Mr. R. E. Lindsell for the Crown, intimated that the first stage of evidence for the prose cution would be concluded to-day.
A diminished group of specta tors listened to the proceedings.
a.m. on
Mr. M. W. Lo, & partner of Messrs. Lo and Lo, Alexandra Buildings, gave testimony. He said that Zimmern, was known to him. At about 11- Yew York, To-day. March 21, Zimmern and a young An excited flurry of "short" Chinese, whom he was unable to identify, visited him to obtain covering gave the stock list, legal advice. The case put be boost of from one to seven points fore him was that the Chiness, early to-day. Later, however, had a younger brother, who was the bullishness was tempered by madly in love with a girl, and if the fall of wheat and losses were he were to commit murder, would the disappointment caused by he were not allowed to marry her, he would do anything. It
only partially made up in a last he be hanged 2 minute bullish spurt,
Witness told them that even if Al Chemical, Steel Coma murderer were under 21 years mon, Union Pacific, Westing of age, sentence of death would house, American Telegraph and
Telephone, closed three to four be passed, but the Governor had power to remit such sentence. points up, and led the list.
He charged $5 for the advice, Messrs. E. A. Pierce and Co., and the receipt was signed in in their daily forecast, state: the name
of Cheng Shiu-wo. "We think that the signs pointHe did not know to whom he to the market reaching the top handed the receipt.
attained by averages of indus-
trial issues last week, but think
"Frior to calling Mr. Edgar the chances are against the mar-Davidson, Mr. Sheldon, for the ket advancing to new high Crown, said that he and his learn ground at this particular time." ed friend, Mr. Potter had agreed The turn-over to-day was that the witness need not be 3,800,000 shares.
called. His Lordality ruled, how- ever, that the evidence could not be accepted unless Mr. Davidson were called.
(Continued on Page 12).
BRITISH OFFICER'S
· MURDER TRIAL.
Verdict Delayed By Court Address.
"HEARING IN MIAMI.
Miami, Today With the end of the season in Mlle. Metaxe Last year they The verdict in the trial of NECK Capt. William M Lancaster, and as a pair, sight and Sussex in a strong chal- visited America
charged with the murder of Mr. lenging position it is of interest achieved great success. The ab- Haden Clark, an American air- to view the remaining fixtures sence of Helen Wills and the in men, long delayed by the con ability of Helen Jacobs to compete cluding address of the Prosecut allowed Miss Betty Nuthall and ing Attorney, is expected to Mrs. Fearnley Whittingstall (Briday, Peny tain) to carry off the Women's
Since then, however, resigna tions of important India mem-And now I know. "tis evez so," bers of the Consulative Com- And here's the reason why!!! mittee has made the resumption I'm trying hard to play the bard, of its work almost impossible and And can't howe'er I try... the plan of procedure must be revised. The Government still For who can dream, when in the of the two leaders: intends to consult Indian opinion, scheme
subject to the need for speed, on There is no inspiration? the responsibility of Parliament. And who can rhyme in metric time, Probably durisg the coming When bathed in perspiration? Winter, a modified Round Table
conference may be held in Lon-I sit and drink, and try to think don, followed by the drafting of How long a heat-wave lasts; 8 complete Constitution, the sit. And whether we the end will see ting of the Parliamentary Select Of Hong Kong's torrid blasts.
Committee with power to confer And whether o'er the city's shore with representative Indians, and A gentle breeze will blow,
Yorkshire.
v. Somerset at Sheffield.
v. Surrey at the Oval.
V. Hampshire at Mournemouth.
v. Sussex at Hove.
Bak Sussex.
V. Gloucester at Cheltenham. v. Warwick at Eastbourne.
v. Essex at Eastbourne Yorkshire at Hove
v. Somerset at Hove.
Mr. Davidson, senior partner of the firm of Hastings, Dennys and Bowley stated that at noon on March 21, two men came to see him. He gave them certain advice and charged $5.
Mr. Jenkin And if they.. asked for a receipt they would have got one. Yes.
The evidence
Mr. Sheldon is that you kicked them out of your alice. That is putting It rather strongly. What said was "You had better pay and go. Nothing was sald about a receipt
Mr. Potter (to Mr. Sheldon) You are cross-examining your own witness.
The trial of the British air Doubles after a thrilling battle man has taken weeks to cons against yesterday's winners
clude. Its
Its outstanding feature Prior to Lau Mo-kwong enter
GERMANY'S TRADE DECLINES.
was the evidence of Mrs. Keith
Adjournment Arranged.
Miller, an Australian, air-woman ing the witness box, the fore- It was sne who told of Lancas man of the Jury Mr. Archbutt, ter's jealousy for Clark of his asked His Lordship if it were threat to commit suicide so that possible to adjourn the case to- she might benefit from his insur morrow afternoon. They would
tention to marry the American, Sir Joseph Kemp granted the and of a quarrel between the two request. men on the night of Clark's Mr. Eldon Potter rose death
MSM Cross-examin
hear Indian evidence, and finally To sound the knell of this heat spell. Although Sussex have the ady Commerce Falls Toance when he learned of her in sit all day to-day.
the production of the Bill.
Felt Reluctancë. »
London, To-day. The Celtic, who proved so dis-
The Government's provisional appointing-last season, have intro- scheme for settlement of the In
And stay the porous flow.
Or whether rain, with might and home on only, one occasion they
main
Will lay the dust to rest
And leave uz still depressed.
duced new blood into the side and dian Communal problem is now with skies of grey that dim the day their victory over Aberdeen on issued, together with a statement Saturday by three clear goals com thereon by the Prime Min menced the season - ona grand Ramsay MacDonald. It'
scale
Yesterday's home
caused great optimi
documents the
a decisio
vantage of playing away from
JACOBIODATA Half 1931 Total:
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