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TRIPARTITE NAVAL THE PACIFIC FLIGHT.
CONFERENCE.
PRESS COMMENT,
[DRITISH WIRELEAS SERVICE. }
RUGBY, July 16th. The new British proposal to ånd. a solution of the cruiser problem
at Geneva Naval Limitation Con-
ference continues to be the subject of conversations between experts attached to delegations. Under this proposal, the full terms of which have not yet been made public. ‚ cruiser building programmes would
be controlled by agreement.
The Times" Comment, The Timer says that under its number of 10,000 tons cruisers would be gubjected as between Britain, United States and Japan
to a ratio of 12-12-8, a total tonnage for all exuisers and destroyers of about 650,000 tons, which is America's maximum proposal to all classes of auxiliary surface
of 40,000.
cruisera. The Japanese propose that the ratio for large cruisers should be 10-10-7 within the tonnage The American atand. point that numbers and types of ships cannot be agreed upon until the total tonnage is fixed remaing. unchanged and the present-atálo mate arises owing to the fact that Britain, with its special reapon sibilities for guarding 90,000 miles of trade routes, cannot accept # total until the charisteristics of in- dividual vesscle ure determined.
Britain has declared that the Daval needs of the country must be the standard of her requirements in ama]]· defensive cruisers to protect her communications. These were *frankly stated to the conference and
A CRASH AND AN "S.0.9,"
AVIATORS RESCUED..
(REETER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,
THIRD PROMENADE CONCERT.
LARGE AUDIENCE AT LEE GARDENS.
A CAPITAL PROGRAMME.
A larger attendance than ever
MILITARY BAND AT CHURCH.
PLEASING INNOVATION, AT THE CATHEDRAL.
QUEÉN'S PLẨY AT: EVENSONG,
Since the arrival of so many
bands attached to the various in- fantry battalions have beconic a popular feature of the Colony's
JULY 18 1927 -
WEMBLEY AS FILM TWO WORKHOUSE DEATHS. MAYOR OF WELLS SENT
TO PRISON.
STUDIO.
A £147,500 SCHEME.
Arrangements ars in progress for the purchase of freehold pro-
ODD STORY AT GUILDFORD INQUEST.
POISONOUS MEDICINE?
SIX MONTHS FOR MAN OF 70.
PERJURY CONVICTION.
re-attended Lee Gardens on Saturday military units in the Colony, the of the British Empire Exhibition F. W. Smallpeice on the bodies of Mayor of Wolls, Edwin Schilling
the 1st Cameroniaus.
SAN FRANCLECO, July 15th.
Almost hourly reposts were ceived yesterday recording the pro- night when the third promenade gress towards Hawaii of the avia-concert was given by the Band, tor Smith, who was accompanied by Pipera, Drummers and Dancers of the navigator Bronte until it was indiented that they were 830 miles from here, but at 10.15 fast night an S.O.S. was received from Smith, who subeequeatly alighted on the
sea.
Three steamers which picked up Smith's S.O.S. before he descended on the sea are rusbing to his help.
Honolulu messages state that the Fokker, 180noplane, in which the
airmen Maitland and Hegen berger recently few to, Hawaii, is being prepared to fly to Smith's
rescue.
The 5.0.S from Smith stated
that the aeroplane could remain afloat only an hour. They had a rubber lifeboat, but asked for help Smith's position at the time of the call was apparently about 850 miles East and North of Honolulu.
The Crash,
HONOLULU, July 15th.
Smith's aeroplane crashed near the island of Molokai Kaiwi. The aviators are reported to be unhurt.
Brought to Honolulu,
"HONOLULU, July 10th. The aviator Smith and Bronte, the navigator, were brought here in an Aring aeroplane.
The S.0.8. Call,
WASHINGTON, July 7th: A friendly warning to airinen dying across the ocean to be very careful with regard to broadcasting S.0.8. calle is given by Mr. Wilbur,
The programique if anything, was even better than that of the pre- vious week. It was of a different style entirely, and comprised some of the most charming selections from popular operas, familiar numbers well-known to everyone being play ed with race skill.
So far each concert has been given out of doors, and the weather having proved all that could be desired, the Lee Theatre has not been requisitioned. Practically every seat was taken, and every item was enthusiastically applaud
ed.
The hand opened with Fucik's arch "Florentine," a piece full of
virile and heroic strains which went
with a fine swing. Then followed
the
ever popular and pathetic Miserere from Verdi's "Il Trova- tore." The soloists were Corporal R. Bain (cornet) and Bandsman (3. Phillips (clarinet). Needless to say it was cucored. Then came the Regimental Tipe Band with it march, strathspey and reel. Their items were The Rock an' wee pickle two," "Marquis of Huntly,'
Sicepy Maggie," and "Muckin of Geordie's Byre."
was
The band's contribution of s selection from Pagliacci much appreciated, but what went down even better, Was Wagner's intro to Act III and Bridal Chorns from Lohengrin," which shows that really good music can hold it's
own.
Then came the Sword Dance by Lance Corporals-G. Yates, W Main. and Pipers T. Davidson and J. Thomson, which was followed by the overture" William Tell."
The march Major John McLon- march,My
social life. We have military music more or loss regularly now at the Queen's Theatre, they are a weekly feature at one or other of the Service men's
at the concerta Y.M.C.A's. and at the series of concerts at Lee Gardens by the Cameroniana. We have heard this band on many occasions, also the K.0.5.B's., the Northamptons and the Welch, etc.
porty formerly part of the grounds for the establishment of a great British film studio. It is claimed that it will be the largest film studio in the world.
farmer,
An unusual story was told at en Well known in the county of inquest opened at Guilford by Mr.Somerset, and holding the office of Sarah Ann Edgington, 70, and La Thangue Collins, a Elizabeth Fagent, 70, two inmates aged 70, was indicted before Mr. of the Guildford Infirmary, who Justice Salter at the Devon Assizes died after taking a dose of medi- eine thought to be licorico powder.
at Exeter on two charges of per In opening the inquest the coroner
jury.
said that a month previously an mate, aged 82, was given a dose of what was thought to be licorice and its gar-powder. She became seriously i
A sum of £147,500 is the agreed purchase price for the site, which includes:
The Palace of Engineering, Half the lake and its grounds, Half of King's Way, The Colonnade
dena,
The North Entrance Building,
and
The Exhibition Bank. The Palace of Engineering is the largest covered concrete build
Last evening there was an in-ng in the world, and it is con sidered that it will allow of thirty novation at St. John's Cathedral.
film "shooting" spaces in simul- The band of the Queen's Hoyal Regiment were there and their pre sence proved very acceptable' to the large congregation.
Prior to the commencement of evensong, the band played a num- ber of appropriate selections, in cluding Tachaikowski's "Chansou Trieste and The Loodonderry Air" (Traditional),
"
The service, apart from the usual. evening prayers, was musical in character, the Bermon being re-
placed by the playing of the first movement from Schubert's "The Unfinished Symphony,"
Previous to this the band played for the singing of the hymn, "Rock of Ages," and followed this with Gounod's
"Ave Maria." Then came prayers, and the playing and singing of the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."
Following the playing of "The Unfinished Symphony the impres sive service was concluded with the rendering of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's The Messiah."
taneous use.
Three big feature films a week, or one hundred and fifty, a year the estimate of the possible production.
These announcements were made by Mr. Rupert Mason and Mr. Ralph Pugh, joint managing dirée tors of British Authors Produc- tions, Ltd.
BRITISH HOLLYWOOD.
REPLY TO FOREIGN CHALLENGE,
Mr.
The Film Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph writes: Rupert Mason and Mr. Ralph Pugh, managing directors of British Incorporated Pictures, Ltd.,
inform me that the negotiations they have been conducting for some
and the doctor diagnosed her as suffering from cerebral hemorrhage.
She eventually recovered. Within the last few days four women in the institution had doses from the same bottle. Two of the women had died, and the other, who were somewhat younger, had recovered.
Dr. Alan Pimm, medical officer at the institution, said that the woman Rachel Willett to whom the coroner had referred, was ad mitted to the iufirmary on May 23rd suffering
from
symptoms
which he thought at the time were
He under cerebral thrombosis.
The trini had been transferred from the Somerest Assizes. because
of alleged local feeling. Collins pleaded not guilty.
Mr. E. H. C. Wethered, prosecut ing, said Collina was a valuer and was Sheriff'a Officer for Somerset,
The allegation was that he com- mitted perjury while giving County Court in which he was evidence in an action at Wells
suing a Mr. Jewell, who had been his tenant at 3, Priory road, Wells, for dilapidations at the termina tion of Mr. Jewell's tenancy.
There had been a repairing clause Mr. Jewell's lease, and Collins Mallet surveyor, to act for him; appointed Mr. Budd, a Shepton Mr. Goodall, solicitor, acted for Mr. Jewell. They agreed that the dilapidations to the garden should be settled for £10, which was paid. Later Mr. Budd died, and last November Collins sued Mr. Jewell for £147 dilapidations, including four items relating to the garden, amounting to £59, which Mr. Jewell alleged had been included in the previous settlement.
Garden Items.
stood that she had had a dose of the powder. The symptoms in her caso were twitchings of her face, which was flushed, and she was
Collins swore in the county court breathing rather heavily. She was that the late Mr. Budd had semi-conscious and she remained in furnished him with a schedule of that state for some few hours and dilapidations which included four then gradually recovered. Edging-Geoffrey Budd, jun., who prepared items relating to the garden. Mr.
ton and the Fagent showed the the
original schedule for his shine symptoms as the other woman-father, declared that the schedule did not include the garden items graduntly got worse, and died schedule Collins produced in the and and produced a copy of the original.
wore They
unconscious
within a few hours.
any
The Coroner: Have you knowledge of them having had a dose of medicine?
Witness: The matron the
were again emphasised at plenary session by Lord Jellicoe,
who indicated the disastrous effects of raiders to a country whose com. merce was open to raids.
as the result of distress signals sent out by Smith and Bronte
Mr. Wilbur pointed out that a number of vessels of the United
It is not expected that the week-States Navy as well as Pacific end will yield further progress in liners responded to the call of the discussions, as the chief-delegates airusa who, as they discovered will probably spend the Sunday out subsequently, were in no immediate of Geneva; but the conversations danger. will be resumed on their return,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) 'Parisien Journal's Comment.
PARIS, July 16th.
Auxillary Aeroplane Service.
New York; July 17th. The Shipping Board will shortly investigate the possibilities of an Auxiliary aeroplane. service to ex- pedite the landing of passengers' mails from on board ships. Such a service is being discussed with Byrd, Chamberlin and Commodore Harley of the Leviathan en route
New York...
The Matin's correspondent at the Geneva Conference, commenting on Mr. Gibson's declaration that the Americans could easily reach an The plan will probably be tried agreement with the Japanese but first from the Leviathan,
that a tripartite agreement was necessary, says that two facts are
revealed: First, that a new phase
has started in the relations of Britain and America.. At present it is regarded that Anglo-American war is impossible. Second, that Anglo-American rivalry, hitherto concealed, is now openly admitted.
The correspondent is of opinion that the failure of the Conference will be the prelude to disquieting Anglo-American rivalry. If America rebuffed in this attempt and roverts to reprisals in another sphere, it will be the beginning of an immeasurably grave conflict in which no nation could be a dis- interested spectator. Nothing lees than the world's peace is at stake.
[Earlier telegrama on the Confer- ence are printed on page 3.]
PACIFIC CONFERENCE.
"OPENS AT HONOLULU,
HREUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
CAPTAIN COURTNEY'S
FLIGHT,
[BRITISH WIRELESA · SERVICE.]
RUGBY, July 18th.
The dite of the departure from England of Capt. Courtney, on his attempt to fly to New York and back is indefinite, but he now hopes to leave at the end of next week.
He made a trial trip at Calshot near Southampton yesterday after noou to test the engine.
uan and the slow Lodge is on the old ground," by the pipers, and later a foursome reel by the dancers were greatly Fin- appreciated. The Tone poem landia " was also thoroughly enjoy. ed, and another excellent contribu tion was
*Casino tire Valac,
The evening was concluded with the selection MS Pinafore,”- and as always" The Cameronian
Tanze
Kant,"
Mr. Horace E. Dowell, L.R.A., again held the baton, and Pipe Major H. B. Eadie was in charge of the pipes and drums.
an
time past for the acquisition of freehold property and buildings, forming part of the British En pire Exhibition at Wembley, have now been brought to a successful conclusion, "A very substantial deposit," they say, has already been paid on the agreed purchase price, £147,500, for what will con- stitute the largest film studio in the world. It is considered by the organisers that this is the best and most concrete answer to the chal- VIVID LIGHTNING DISPLAY,lenge which other countries have offered to British films. The gar dons and lake will be used for out door scenes, failway and electri cal companies and rating authori- tics have granted spesial conces elons, and the Air Ministry have favourably on the reported
climate of Wembleya vital point.
THE THUNDERSTORM.
Between seven and eight o'clock last evening the Colony enjoyed (1) a magnificient and very vivid dis- play of lightning, which lit up the sky for seconds at a time. At the height of the thunderstorm the sky wus alnrost one constant glow, - as flash succeeded flash.
The thunder was not of very long duration, but the rain came down
able until to-day.
[
Studio Seven Times Size of Trafalgar Square.
county court another document, which he swore had been sent to him by the late Mr. Budd and which included the garden items. The county court judge found against Collins on. the garden. items.
The case against Collins was that the document which he swore he had had from Mr. Budd was in fact typed by Mrs. Petti- grew, wife of a Wells stationer, upon Collins's instructions. SKMO
Baid
of the institution told me they had when they were admitted. In reply to further questions, witness there were two other women in the institution who had the licorice powder, and both present ed similar symptoms, but they had recovered.
Dr. Edgar Archer, who had made that in the case of Edgington, the a post-mortean examination, said
stomach contained 痕 brownish furd.
Wo contend, added Mr. that that document Wethered, was prepared by Mr. Colling and -put-in-deliberately and falsely in
order to mislead the court."
"Talk in Wells."...
Mr. Charles Jewell, motor en- gineer, against whom Coltius- The Coroner: Can you give me brought the county court action, said in cross-examination that he the cause of death?
was now the prosecutor.. Witness: No.
I considered it was my duty he added. to my fellow citizens to prosecute,
"There was general.
to irritant poison or anything of You cannot say whether it is due that sort 3-The signs in this case talk in Wells as to why the case are not sufficiently positive to aty. was not taken up before,"
Regarding Fagent, the doctor Mr. Alfred Everard Chubb, soli said, hearing in mind the symptor, also gave evidence and was toma, he thought there were more Jahnson, who asked: Did you com
cross-examined by Mr. Croom- positive signs that death might municate with an official in com have lieen caused by some irritant poison, but until an mialysis was
nection with public prosecutions made ho could not say.
before you got any instructions from Mr. Jewell 1-Yes..
Did you do that on your own
We are now keenly anticipating the fourth concert next week, and hope the weather will ensure that it can be given in the open-air
in sheets, and several inches prob "The Palace of Engineering, rather than in Lee Theatre good as ably fell, although the actual quan- the largest covered concrete build. that building is. It is also to be tity recorded will not be ascertaining in existence, seven times the hoped that
be attempt will
size of Trafalgar-square, has over made to continue these concerts
half a million square feet of floor beyond the six weeks now arranged
space, which would admit of thirty for, as they undoubtedly seem to have caught on with the Euro-
big fenturos films being produced pean residents of the Colony, judy
simultaneously, or approximately quest in order that an analysis of account? I did it really on the ing by the increasing numbers who down the harbour before the wind, 150 complete films a year. Very the organs of the bodies might be advice of counsel. make their way to East Point cach week.
VISITORS FROM MACAO.
For a matter of twenty minutes or so priar to the break of the storm one could see the junks and smaller sampaus scurrying along with all sail set, making for the safety
the Causeway Buy typhoon shelter. The aky was lowering, black, and threatening as if really serious weather was
in store.
of
little constructional work will be necessary to adapt the building for film-producing purposes, no more, in fact, than the laying of wooden floors. Wembley is 110ft. above sca level
it is easy of access, being within fifteen minutes' journey by NO LANDSLIDES REPORTED.""
Tube from Piccadilly; there is Up to a late hour last evening ample accommodation for all the no landslides had been reported to numerous subsidiary services con- neeled with film production. One publicity
value. Its name is known throughout the world, and more particularly to the 27,000,000 who visited the Exhibition. knowledge that a film has been produced at Wembley will thus awaken associations everywhere."
The coroner adjourned the in-
made.
BOXING.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
Did you come to the conclusion that there ought to be a prošecu- tion 1-I did.
Mrs. Ruth Pettigrey, wife of stationer and printer, Wells, stated- that she typed the disputed docu- ment on the instructions of Mr. Collins.
her daughters, is joining her hue the Police ar Fire Brigade Station of Wembley's greatest assets is its World's Lightweight Title won on it to the jury that, the case was
Mra, O Cabral and the three Misses Gabral are visitors from Macao passing through on their way for Pakhoi. Mrs. Cabral, with band, Mr. Carlos Cabral, who is the Acting Commissioner of Cus- toms at Pakhoi. Before Mrs. Cabral left Macao she and the Misacs Cabral were entertained to
The machine is a Dornier-Napier
a farewell dinner at Government whale flying boat and, since its House on Friday evening. Among arrival at Calshot, it has been fitted the large number of friends who with wireless installation, which were at the wharf to bid "good- will enable it to keep in touch with bye to the Cabrals when they em passing vessels while crossing the barked on the Sui An on Saturday Atlantic..
A SEA BATTLE
FISHERMEN - REPULSE-
PIRATES.
nor
through the heavy rain during the thunderstorm. Possibly there have been one or two minor slides, but nothing of serious import appar, ently, No damage by lightning was reported.
Special Facilities.
market-the
of
The
DETROIT, July 17th. Sammy Mandel, defending the a decision in ten rounds against Phil. MeGraw of Detroit.
die-
Mr. Croom Johnson, K.C., open- ing the case for the defense, but riddled by impossibilities, crepancies in evidence, mistakes by. witnesses, and faulty recollections. Collins in Witness-box, Collins in the witness-box assert- Three separate and distinct organisations are concerned," add-ceived a letter from the late Mr. ed that on May 25th, 1926, he re- ed Mr. Pugh, "in the scheme sot
Budd which to the best of on foot to promote the production of British films on a large ses knowledge and belief," he added, The parent company is British In-
contained the disputed document, corporated Pictures, Ltd., founded
Mr. Croom-Johnsen, in his fiual. comparatively recently by Mr. appeal to the jury, contended that the prosecution came into being
ed
iny
WEATHER REPORT.
A concession,, Mr. Pugh stated in the course of an interview, had Yesterday's weather report, fore been obtained from the local rating afternoon for Hong Kong, were H.E. the Governor, Senhor Tamag east and remarks, issued yeater authorities whereby only the por nini Barbosa, accompanied by his day morning by the Royal Observation of the studios, actually in Pugh, with the financial assistance because the people in Wells had A.D.C., and Mille Barbosa, Mane. tory, stated:–“
use would be assessed for rating of Mr. Rupert Mason, the Lanes taken sides over the county court Barbosa boing upable to be present
Pressure has increased moderate-purposes. Special facilities exist shire cotton manufacturer. The through indisposition. The Govery over N.E. China and N.E. Japan for transport and for economic primary object of this company suspicion and prejudice had been action, and ап atmosphere of of
Maeno
intimate friend and slightly from 8.W, Japan to reasons-availability 18 an!
the Loochoos. It has decreased close and rapid contact
erowds, was to procure adequate and up crested against Collins. of Mr. Carlos Cabral, Mr. F. W.
with to-date studios for its affiliated the centro
of the
The jury found prisoner guilty, industry, producing unit, British Authors! A fishing junk was attacked by Carey, the Macao Commissioner of considerably over S.W. China.
anti-cyclone is central near pirates on July 9th at Island Bay, Customs, and Mrs Carey were also-
the Bonins and the depression over
and the most economical purchas Productions, Ltd., which, it is and before Mr. Justice Salter pass- Ping Hoi, but the crew put up at the wharf to wish Mrs. Cabral N.L. China has alled up.
ing
Wembley
Wilbraham sentence, Mr. site hoped, may be in a position to Northey aade an appeal to the determined fight in spite of rifle and family bon voyage. The Macao
could not be bettered. Additional begin, actual work by January,. The weather report, forecast and fire and eventually succeeded in visitors attended the Cameronian
open-air concert at the Lee Gardens remarks, issued from the Observatra facilities had been promised 1928. This object has now been a judge that in view of the public by the railway companies serving tained by the arrangements madeed, and the fatal blow the verdict driving off the robbers.
services which Collins had reader- the neighbourhood, while a special for the acquisition of the Wembley would mean to his private and From the report made to the on Saturday evening, and thorough-tory last night, stated:
An anti-cyclone is central over HONOLULU, July 16th. Police, it appears that twe. Hoklu by enjoyed the varied programme the Bonins. At 3 p.m. this after contract had been made with the
We the property, which will be exploited public life, he would be as lenient North Metropolitan
by a subsidiary concern, Wembley The second conference of the junks made an attempt to board of excellent music provided by the
Power Supply Company, by which Central Film Studios, Ltd., whose
evas he possibly could. fishing boat. They were warn regimental band. Sunday afternoon the typhoon was in the
an adequate supply of electric cur- first tenant will be British Authors' sentence of six months' imprison
Mr. Justice Salter, in passing Institute of Pacific Relations has ed by the owner not to come too noen was spent on the bench at vicinity of Arnuy, moving N.W
Repulse Bay.
LOCAL FORECAST-Westerly winds, rent had beeus asured, estimated Productions moderate to fresh, overcast, rain. to cost less than 20. per unit. the limit of the studio's capacity. You have been found guilty of
Floor space, up to opened here with over a hundred near, and when: no heed was paid
mait in the second division" euid: to the warning, the owner fired two delegates from Britain, the United rifle shots. A rifled fussilade came
Typhoon.
When the whole of the studio pro will be rented to any other pro this very grave charge. It is al The typhoon crossed S. Formosa perty was in use, further reduc ducer requiring it. The three or States, Capada, Australia, New from the robbers and a regular aca
battle went on for quite a while, were also the guests of the Governor | laat night and at 6 a.m. this morn- tions should bring the cost to about ganisations involved thus are:
ways difficult to detect perjury. In your ease the action is far, far Zealand, Japan, China, the Dutch Au rifle fire did not seem to have of Macao at the farewell dingering was about midway between Id. per unit. The lake was larger
(1) A financial corporation, much effect on the pirates, the on Friday fast. Mr. and Mrs. Prescadore and Amoy, moving to- than any private studio lake in
worse by reason of the position Indies, etc.
the "world, while the reinforced (2) A studio owning company, which you occupy.. I do not want owner of the fishing boat ordered Rocha are proceeding to Portugal junk's cannon to be brought from Hong Kong on home leave on the
Fouxaer: Wosterly winds, wonder conureta fireproof building, former-
to add to your feelings at this One shell was fired Tuesday next. Mr. Rocha met with ate to fresh, overcast, rain. into play.
ly a bank for the Exbibition, was
moment. Manila, 6 p.m., 17th.-Typhoon into be ed for negative stores and which hit the mast of the leading a serious accident while on duty at pirate boat. Not wanting anymore, Maco recently and is proceeding to about 117 deg. Long, E. and 25deg, film laboratories. the pirates made a hasty retroat. Lisbon on medical recommendation. Lat. N., moving W.N.W.
(Continued on next Golumn).
The British contingent includes Sir Ernest Wilton, Sir Frederick Whyte, Sir Percy Wyndham and
Mr. Lionel Curtis.
the
Mr. F. Pires da Rocha, first naval lieutenant, attached to the Harbour Department, and Mrs. da Rocha
wards Amoy
and
(a) A production unit. - "Personnel for the production unit is being actively recruited," Mr. Pugh concluded.
Collins, who appeared to be over- come by the sentence, was 'assisted out of the dock by one of the war- dora.