CABLE AND WIRELESS
NEWS.
'(TAROCON 'NEUTER'S AGENCY.]'
COAL CRISIS?
MINE OWNERS' PROPOSALS TO BE THE
REJECTED.
(TRROCGH RAYAS AGENCY.]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
FRENCH DEBTS. SCHEME FOR PATRIOTIC VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Panis. April 9th.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10ra, 1926
THE SITUATION AT SHANGHAI. -Continued from page 4)
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] OIL POLLUTION PROBLEM.
CONFERENCE OF MARITIME
THE FIRST NECESSARY BION.
NATIONS TO RE CALLED.
At the beginning of an effort to promote international and inter-racial WASHINGTON, April 8th.
understanding, friendship and co-opera- The Government has called a conference tien in Shanghai, it is most important of maritime powers for June 8th, for the that we give due recognition to the two "purpose of dealing with the problems of fundamental principle to which we' have gif 'pollution, through an international] just alluded. If we do not accept them ar if, after accepting them, we fail to It is understood that the Executive of!
agreement.
Twelve countries have been invited, put them into effect, we can hardly hope the Miners Federation has decided to
eet the coal-owners proposals, and also under the presidency of General Joffre, including Great Britain and Japan. recommend a special conference of the M. Doumergue has donated 80,000 francs miners delegaten to-morrow, to refuse and M. Raou! Peret 10.000. the anggestions of district set:fentents and wage reductions.
LONDON, April 8th.
BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
COUNSELS OF MODERATION.
Brear, April 8th. There has been some development of the coal situation jo-day.
The Finance Ministry announces the formation of the National Committee
14 previous message said:-The news- papera publish the details of a scheme which the Government is said to be con- sidering for a national appeal for patriotic voluntary subscriptions to pay of France's debts. The nucleus of the movement will be a so-called Committee of National Propaganda, presided over by one of France's heroes whose name is synonymous with victory." The Cont mittee which is to be non-party would Appeal for countrywide voluntary aul- As a preliminary to the national conscriptions. Le Journal ways the financial ference of Miners' Delegates which is to ball is to set rolling by the Government themselves, and every penny of the pro-
France's debt as early as possible.
AMERICAN TRAGEDY.
for success. On the other hand, "if we not only accept them but also carry them out in actual life-individual, city, na- FIVE KILLED IN EXPLOSION ON tional or international-iben, we can
OIL TANKER,
"NEW YORK, April 9th. An explosion occurred in a Standard Oil tanker while 200 men were repairing the vessel in drydock. At least fire, were killed and 47 injured.
never fail. Are we determined to necord one another equality and fully to res peet one another's sovereign rights? Ar armative and definite answer to these questions and the earliest possible action on. them will, we are sure, go a long way to clear up misunderstandings and to cement cordial relations.
We wish to make two more obser-
LAUNCH OF NEW GOVERNMENT
· VESSEL
***NO, MI POLICE.".
On Thursday afternoon Inst Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co. launched from their shipbuilding yard a new Government vessel known as No. Police intended for special patrol duty, in the vicinity of the Colony.
SHORT CUT TO FOST OFFICE.” AROUND CHURCH TO FIND
STEEPLE."
POSTMAN'S CURIOUS IDEA OF DISTANCE
DEPORTED TO P.M.G FOR NOT KNOWING SHORTEST ROUTE.
"I suppose if you had to go to Wan- The vessel was suitably decorated and chai you would go up the Peak and dow the interesting ceremony of christening again". These words were addressed by was bravely performed by little Miss Mr. E Lindsell to a Chinese postman King who has not yet attained her 6ft whose curious idea as to the best way of
year of age...
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On the given signal the boat started down the ways and in a brief mo ments gracefully took the water, amid a fusilade of crackers and much cheering.
Amongst those present at the happy gathering may be mentioned-Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. P. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ring and daughter, Mr. D. Burlingham Mr. C. G. Purdue, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. V. Booth, Mr. J. Jack.
After the ceremony the party retired to the Offices of the Company where light refreshments were served and many ex-
getting to the General Post Office from his home in Queen's Road West, and.. rice versa, was brought to light during" the hearing of an alleged case of intimida- tion at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon
be held to-morrow, the Executive of the ceeds is to be devoted to paying off mind the chaunities in a series of expia. I vations. We deem it important to point pressions of good wishes and good feel the Postmaster-General for not knowing
Miners' Federation met the Industrial Committee of the Trade Unich Congress in which all trades unions are repre
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out that the outstanding problems in Shanghai are no longer local in char acter, but they have assumed a national
This man, apparently, has hitherto
the church to find the steeple. Accord- adopted the method of walking arounts! ing to his statement. to the Magistrate he has been in the habit of making an entirely unnecessary and long détour from the direct route in order to go to his work, and in consequence of this His. Worship ordered that he be reported to ing made for the general welfare of the the shortest way from one point. 10 another. Io was also, ordered to pay the boat and her constructors.
defendants in the case in which he figure Mr. MENDHAM "said: Ladies and Gen-compensation for malicious prosecution, or go to prison for one month with hard labour tlemen, On behalf of the firm of W. S thank you all for coming here this after- noon to Help us out with the ceremony of launching the first of a new class of vessel that is to be occupied by our Government in the interests of the Colony
sented. There was much frank discus | THE ATTEMPT ON MUSSOLINI. tion to the explosion on the oilaaker T is not enough for us merely to try to Bailey & Co. it is my pleasant duty to |
SUPERNATURAL FORCE."*
Rows. April sch.
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The Hon. Foilet Gibson, who shot at Signor Mussolini, was yesterday taken handcuffed to a woman's „prison.
sion at this meeting. Although the com-ASSATLANT HOVIDED BY mittee of the Trades Union Congress is! merely advisory, it must necessarily have a considerable influence on the at titude of the miners. It was, therefore, not without significance that the Com mittee of the Trades. Cuion, Congress counselled the Miners' Executive against any precipitate or spectacular action. Iti emphasised that the rejection of the Coal Commission's report or a mere desire to pick and choose what should be accepted and what should be rejected, would only Lend to prejudice the miners" case in public opinion.
Interrogated, she declared she had lived in Rome for two years. with short intervals, and bad never seen Signor Mussolini before yesterday, when, con- The Miners' Executive, upon leaving sidering herself guided by a supernatural the Trades Union Congress committee. force, she accomplished what she believed considered. at seir offers the policy to adopt. It was afterwards announced by to be a lofty mission entrusted to her. Mr. Cook the General Secretary, that
This statement is contradicted by an the Executive had reached a decision i which would be communicated to the army doctor, named Tarani, with whom Miners' National Conference to-morrow. The unture of this decision was not stat the arrested woman will accordingly-b ed. Well-informed Labour correspon-confronted Dr. Tavani declures that on dents; however, understand that the Executive in proceeding with caution March 29th, which was the anniversary and will give a lead to the Miners' con ference which will leave the door na wide open as possible.
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of Fascismo, he saw white-haired, elderly woman resendling the Hon.
MANY 1991SG IN SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS.
NEW ORLEANS, April 9th The authorities are attempting to deter
sions yesterday aboard three vessels a: Mississippi. First reports indicated that there were over twenty fatalities in addi
and even an international importance, already mentioned. The explosion caused
collision between the Dutch steamer patch up things locally. We must give Silvanus and the tanker Themas
due regard to the fact that our problems *IF heeler.
Thirty-five out of the Silvenna's crew | in Shanghai are an important part in of fifty are reported missing After drifting afire for eleven miles the
a nation-wide movement for the abroga tion of the unequal Treaties. This, Silvante sank.
therefore, necessitates a different treat- ment from that which a mere local pro- biem would require. At the same time, locally we must take the initiative in atating our own convictions in regard to different problems and to "start the ball rolling." so to speak. We should not wait for a settlement to come from out side; nor should we, by waiting, allow things to drift dangerously as they have been drifting. In brief it is most im- portant for us, through the combination of local initiative and concerted action on a national and international scale, to provide the earliest and most satis factory settlement of our outstanding problems.
Further drifting or crastination will surely plunge us into greater dangers and difficulties.
AMERICAN OIL BLAZE. COMPANY'S PLANT ABANDONED TO FLAMES.
NEW YORK, April 8th. A message from San Luis Obispo, California, says that the Union Oil Company's plant, containing six million harrels of crude oil, was abandoned to the Humes early in the morning, when the four underground reservoirs, to which the blaze had been confined yester day, boiled over. The burning oil over Rowed the dykes which had been hastily constructed, and two other reservoirs And numèrova surface tanks were rapidly ignited.
"ANOTḤKE BIG BLAZE.
LATER.
A message from Anaheim, California, says thas lightning struck two of the Union Company's tanks here, aggregat-
now they are ablaze.
The issues before the Conference will Le wages and re-organisation. The coal-Violet Gibson, try to approach Signoring a million and a half barrels, and
and
owners' proposals on these matters are Mussolini who was addressing a crowd, stated to be indefinite and lacking in clearness there are substantial She was holding a bouquet in her left grounds for believing that the Executive hand, while her right hand was concealed will recommend to the 'Miners' Confer ence that more definite and precise In in her pocket. Dr. Tavani says he pre- terpretation of these proposals shall first vented her frour approaching nearer. be sought.
[TaxOUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]
STAND AGAINST WAGE REDUCTIONS.
LONDON, April 6th.
The National Delegate Conference of Miners privately discussed in London to-day the proposals of the coalowners arising from the coal report. The Exe cutivo recommended the rejection of the proposals and a firm stand against dis trict agreements, or reductions in wages.
NEGOTIATIONS TO CONTINUE.
LATER.
The Miners exynative have invited the owners to meet them immediately to con- tinue negotiations,
There were indescribable scenes of
ENTHUSIASM AT FIUMICINO,
FICMICING, April 8th.
enthusiasm this morning on the arrival of Signor Mussolini to embark for Tripoli. Salvos were fired and the ships everywhere of "Viva Mussolini. The populace was so excited that the Car biniere with much difficulty protected the Premier from his ardent admirers. Bugles rang out as Signor Mussolini boarded the Cacuur, whose decks, masts and rigging were
lined by cheering
blew their sirens. There were eries
saitors.
A message to the Premier from Signor Cremonesi, Commissioner of Rome, con- gratulating him on his escape, says:
The people of Rome will follow you in their thoughts and hearts on your voy age, pointing out to Italy the road to future greatless,"
SECRET STILL. TISCOVERED IN HOLLOW TREE.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8th. Government agents have seized a giant redwood tree in the mountains, near Dyerville, North California, for viola tion of the prohibition law.
The tree is 21' feet in diameter and a hollow chamber was found in the base, concealing fifty gallons of alcohol. A still was running in full blast, using kerosene fuel. the fames being conveyed upward through a fue disappearing in the foliage. Entrance to the chamber was hidden by means of a strip of camouflaged canvas
The tree now hears a notice informing the public it is in the hands of the law. FORD MOTOR COMPANY. LAST YEAR'S PROFITS 8115,000,000.
New Year, April 8th. Every Ford car manufactured brings in 20 profits to Mr. Henry Ford and his wife and son, who own the stock of the Ford Motor Company, according to figures published yesterday showing that the Company's profits for last year totalled $115,000,000. The Company was RAPIDLY FALLING TOWARDS ONE SEQUEL TO SCENE" IN FRENCH started in 1900, with a rapital of 828,000
UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES.
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M. MALVY RESIGNS.
CHAMBER..
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PARIS, April sth.. M. Malvy, the Minister for the Interior bas resigned for reasons of
MILLION MARK
LONDON, April 8th. The number of unemployed is rapidly falling towards the one million mark. The latest weekly return, recurds & fur-il-health. ther decline of 23,754. The actual total is now 1,013,806.
MARITIME CONFERENCE. CONVENTION REGARDING STATE- OWNED SHIPS..
BRUARELA, April 8th.' The International Maritime Confer-
ence has concluded with a Convention respecting State-owned ships.
LATER.
Speculation is active as to the reasons for M. Malyy's resignation, which, it is now ascertained, was not occasioned by -health. The reasons are contained in a letter of resignation, which has not yet, been published.
THE REASON WHY.
LATER
M. Malvs, announcing his resignation, said the attacks made on him were of such a nature as to weaken the support which M. Briand had a right to expect of him. Moreover, he was precluded from replying suitably to these as long as he held the portfolio.
All the delegates were agreed that such Vessels, and even warships, should be enbject to the same obligations and res ponsibilities as privately owned ships; but the Convention provides that war It will be remembered that M. ships and also "public" vessels will be Malvy's inclusion in the present Cabinet immung from arrest. Actions against was strongly objected to by certain them can only be brought before the Deputies, who accused him of ordering Courts of the State concerned."
the death of some descrting soldiers dur Sir alle Scott carried a vital pointing the waz, these having been led (it that all vessels in war time, even mer was contended) to refuse duty by M. chantmen, shall be immune from arrest Malvy's defeatist attitude. There in order to avert the posibility of vessels were sensational scenes in the Chamber being detained, in neutral ports on the on its re-assembly after the formation of pretext of legal actions based on flimsy the present. Briand Cabinet. 1 grounda
THE SPANISH FLIGHT, MADRID-MANILA FLYERS REACH
CAIRO.
CATEO, April 8th. The Spanish aviators who are dying to Manila: have arrived hers.
INDIAN RIOTING. MORE CASUALTIES IN CALCUTTA OUTBREAK.
CALCUTTA, April 8th. Four persons have been killed and ten, wounded in a recrudescene of the riot ing between Hindus and Muslem's.
GOLDEN RULE. PRESIDENT & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESS.
WASHINGTON, April 9th
'ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDEST.
pro-
Last year, in connection with the tragic event of May 30th, we were accused of heing the most easily excited race in the world to riot and violence. In there any truth in this charge? In spite of this sweeping accusation we still hold the generally accepted belief that we have always been one of the most peace- loving peoples of the world. Of couLTSP there is a limit to our love of peace, and, spanking frankly, we do not care to have it at any price," But, we do want to preserve it in Shanghai and elsewhere long as the principles of racial equality and sovereign rights are up- held and followed. We are confident that our people have ample capacities for peaceful and helpful relationships with the foreign residents in our coup- try. This should, of course, be on reciprocal basis.
In particular we specially wish to thank the little lady here who has so bravely performed perhaps the most im portant part of that ceremony, by christening the ship with her own fair hands.
That the boat bay been successfully foated is a gratifying accomplishment. because it represents the first step in her career, and as all first steps, which a well known French idiom tells us are the hardest, we may take it, that all those to follow, will be easier overcome.
It is therefore only fitting that some mark of appreciation should accompany our thanks, and it is with much pleasure that we ask our little helper to accept a. small token at regard for her labours which will always remind her of the pleasant ordeal, of christening her firs ship.
Another pleasait duty the occasion affords is an opportunity to thank the staff of W. S. Bailey & Co., who have been responsible for the design and con struction of the vessel and who without exception, have given their best to make
her a succes).
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In addition to the efforts of our staff we have received considerable assistance
from the Government Marine Surveyors Office in the persons of Mr. Hall and Mr. Taylor, both of whom have taken a keen interest in all the details.
I make no apology for the absence of our Chiel. Mr. W. S. Bailey, who, as you are aware is much better occupied with the more interesting position of being homeward Bound on a visit to the Old Country.
With these few words, Ladies and Gentlemen, I will now ask you to drink to the success of the new vessel No. 4 t'olice and wish ber a long life of bard work in accomplishment of the purpose, for which she has been created.
We all are fully aware, we presumé, of the exceedingly tense situation in Shanghai and in other treaty parts at this hour. It is no exaggeration to say
The Hon. Mr. WOLFE (Captain Superin that spontaneous combustion is apt to take place at the slightest provocation tendent of Police) in replying on behalf which may quickly lead to a worse con- of the guest said:-Ladies and Gentle- flagration than that of last year. For men, Afr. Meadham and Mr. Goodwin. our respective and common interests we It is with much pleasure that I rise to must by all means prevent it. Can we respond to the welcome accorded to us do it by merely passing resolutions by W. S. Bailey & Co. on the occasion Our firm conviction is that we have long of the launching of our new vessel Fo. 4 passed the stage of resolutions and that Police the situation is pressing upon us for al- Is watching the proceedings this after post immediate action,wholehearted soon, with the experience of similar action which will satisfy. We fully ap events, I was very much struck with the preciate that certain measures are be organisation and smooth working of the yond the powers of the Shanghai Muni- whole ceremony, the performance of cipal Council to undertake; even in which as all of us are aware is always these, however, the Council should ex- a difficult and anxious task. I must say press its own desires in sincere and de- that I have never seen it done better finite language. At the same time, we and I heartily congratulate the builders sec, plainly some lines of important im- on the success of the Launch and on the In laying the corner stone of the new provement which the Shanghai Municipal excellent vessel they have produced for home of the National Press Club, Council has full authority to introduce the Police Service of Hongkong. There President Coolidge emphasised the res
at any time Truly, "action speakethis every reason to believe that the larger ponsibilities of the press in furthering louder than words. Early action on type of boat we have now embarked on the Government's efforts. to maintain some important measures is absolutely will live up to our expectations and as harmonious International relations. He needed to support proffers of good-will time goes. ou others like her will, we hope, urged the observance of the golden rule and friendship.
follow later to fill the gap in Messrs. W. in things published about foreign coun Has the world's history taught us any 6. Bailey's yard the No. Police has tries and declared that the Government lesson in internationalism and inter- just produced.
Mr. KING suitably responded on behalf had taken a step in favour of ahering racialism? It would be atrange indeed to the World Court because that was the if in this period of profound readjust of his daughter, and said that like his most practical method of exercising its ments in international and inter-racial friend Mr. Wolfe he also had been influence and establishing the principle attitudes and relationships all over the greatly impressed with the whole cere of adjusting international disputes not world, we in Shanghai should not be in-mony and the order of its arrangement. by force but by reason.
volved in the necessity of revising the The stately manner in which the new The President appealed for better-un- conditions of our corporate file this vessel left the ways and entered the derstanding among the peoples in the community. Have we not learned this water could only fill one with admiration interests of peace and asserted that from our sad experience of last year and confidence in the good firm who were America was seeking by what at present May we, in our international and inter responsible for her making appears to be the only practicable method racial relations in Shanghai and in other Mr. MENDHAM returned thanks for all to promote the international limitation parts of China, quickly and sincerely the kind remarks extended to his firm of armaments. But while there was join hands, laying down, first, the and its officers, "While we appreciate, enmity in the hearts of different peoples foundation-stone of racial equality and he said," that the proceedings you have it was useless to expect disarmament sovereigri rights and, then, on this foun- witnessed this afternoon must necessarily He concluded by urging that publicadation erecting the superstructure of un- appear to the lay mind easy and simple tians should be actuated by reverence and derstanding, friendship and co-opera in their order, it would only be fair to religion, declaring that American in- tion! This is the way, we believe, to ourselves to say that behind the apparent stitutions rested on that foundation and build our relations which will not only ease and simplicity there are always on that the press must minister to that endure but also prove mutually beneficial the part of those responsible on these spirit.
and helpful. May we resolve for early occasions feelings of deep concern and helpfal. May we resolve for early I am disclosing no trade secret when 1 action!
tell you that myself and my officers-ca- Mr. W. Massey, Vice-Chairman of perienced a natural sense of deep relief the Shanghai Municipal Council, pro- when the good ship was seep safely afloat posed a toast to the good government and free from the many chances of mishap and prosperity of Shanghai that lurk behind's launching ceremony. Daily News,
The proceedings then terminated.
MEXICAN PETROLEUM LAW.
-MEXICO CITY, April 9th The Petroleum Law is published in an official Gazette, and is immediately effective.
The Chinese postman in question was alleged that two Chinese (and others not the complainant in a case in which he in custody) had intimidated him.:
Detective Sub-Inspector Dorling pro- secured and Mr. Leo d'Almada defended.
COMPLAINANT'S STORY.
His evidence regarding the intimida tion was to the effect that on March 24th he entered a shop at No. 80, Queen's Road West, in order to get to where he lived on the first floor of the same build- ing. He was in uniform at the time and the two defendants, and another Chinese whom complainant knew were sitting in- the shop. "He alleged that the Chinese whom he knew told him that if he wished to continue to work at the Post Office he would have to pay them 850 The two defendants, complainant admitted, did not speak to him. He refused to pay stating that he only received 817 a month. wages. The following day he was stop... ped in Hollywood Road by the man be knew, the defendants and other men, who a tex-house with asked him to go to them, and while he was arguing with them a Chinese detective appeared and the two defendants were detained.
HILLS INSTEAD OF LEVEL
Mr. Lindsell anked complainant a num- ber of question as to the route he took to reach the Post Office from his home. in Queen's Road West, and the way, he generally went home from work.
In reply complainant stuck to bis: statement that going to the Post Office be always went up Hollywood Road and down Lynurst Terrace to get there and
go home he did vice verse.
to
Mr. Lindseth pointed out that his most direct, quickest and shortest route would surely be to proceed along Queen Road, which was level ground instead of choo ing the hills, and again asked complain ant if, he was sure he always took the route he mentioned, to which query, an answer in a afirmative was given.
OF PEAK FOR WANCHAL. Mr. Lindselly You, mean to say you always chose to go up one hill and down the other in preference to using the level 7
Witness: Yes.
"Mr. Lindsell: Then you are a fool. I suppose if you had to go to Wanchai you would go up the Peak and down again. (Laughter.)
Mr. Lindselt added: And then people- complain of the delivery of their letters from the Post Office
Another witness called for the prosecu tion, said he was a correspondence clerk, but when asked by whom he was em ployed, replied that he was on his own.
Mr. Lindachi : Then how can you be ́i correspondence clerk?·
I get correspondence from abroad. (Laughter.).
Witness.
ANOTHER VERSION.
The Chinese whom the defendant had referred to as demanding $50 from him, called for the detence said that when, at the shop in complainant arrived. Queen's Road West, some water from a bucket happened to splash him and be get annoyed and a quarrel and struggle ensued. During this struggle witness bad his finger injured and claimed compensa.. tion from Complainant for the damage. done. He never intimidated him and dil not demand money for anything else hist compensation.
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TO BE REPORTED. ··· · Mr. Lindsell, after discharging the two
instructed defendants,
Sub-Inspector Derling to report the Chinese postman to the Postmaster-General, not only for bringing false charges against people, but also for not knowing the shortest way. from one point to another.
Mr. Lindsell added to the complain.”: aut say your story from one end to the other is one tissue of lies.
COMPENSATION AWARDED
Mr. d'Almada raised the question of "
compensation from complainant to defen- dants in view of malicious prosecution
Mr Lindsell (to the postman): I dail on you to show a case why you should not be called upon to pay compensation to these two defendants for malicious prosecution.
Complainant had nothing to say, but "No."
Mr. Lindsell then ordered him to pay
25 compensation to each of the two defendants, or, in default, committed him to prison for one month with hard labour:-