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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1930.
THE REBELS OF HARLEY-ST.
TALK OF REVOLT AGAINST THE B.M.A.
SERIOUS FLOODS IN CHINESE MURDERED
MANCHURIA.
AT STANLEY.
BIG SUPPORT FOR M. BRIAND
FEDERATION OF EUROPE SCHEME.
REPORTED REVOLT IN SIBERIA
TROOPS DESPATCHED TO SUPPRESS UPRISING.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HOMELESS.
Paris, August 31.-Great interest
The revolt which broke out sever-The continuous fall of rain in Manchuria has resulted, reports the Eastern Times, in the most. serious food recorded for more than a century past.
Mussolini' methods of the Bri tish Medical Association are caus- has been aroused by the publication al months ago in the Soviet Rus ing sharp resentment among dec in Le Temps of a project for asian Maritime Provinces is report tors. The latest discoveries of me- European Federal Union drawn uped by the Chinese newspapers to be dical science, they state, are being by statesmen, jurists, and diplo spreading very rapidly and all mats belonging to various nations efforts on the part of the authori kept from the world."
Banishment from the profession on the Continent. Amongst the is the price doctors pay if they signatures are to be found the dare to speak in the cause of pub names of the historian, M. Hane lie good health unless the occasion taux, M.M. Alvarez Delabarre, beepecially privileged by the Bri-Politis and Spakailoviteb, well known statesmen in the Balkana. fish Medical Association."
There is also to be noticed the name of M. Millerand, former President of the French Republic who has
There is the recent case of a famous London eye specialist whose efforts to help thousands of suffer- oru nearly wrecked his whole carcer,
"Struck Off ** Warning He wag invited to address meeting which was to be of a semi- private character, but when the in- vitations were issued the specialist was warned" by the local branch of the British Medical Association that by giving a lecture, on his own particular method of treatment to
a lay audience he rendered himself ragister for infringing the ban of the General Medical Council against advertising by doctors,
liable to be struck off the medical
Other recent instances include: An eminent specialist struck off the medical register because a grateful patient mentioned his name, without his consent or know ledge, in a newspaper account of a new treatment for hay fever. The
offence was "indirect advertising" A specialist in gynecology "struck off for writing a popular account in a newspaper of a discovery which has revolutionised medical practice at childbirth. This was judged to be "infamous conduct." Subsequently hundreds of readers wrote for further information and asking to be put in touch with a doctor practising the treatment.
To Lead a Revolt.
But unfortunately for the suf- ferera from the disease, the doctors had to decline to allow their names
been remarkable since his forced
The
ties have failed to kill the spirit of the farmers and peasants. More than 20,000 Soviet troops have been despatched to suppress the rebels who are said to have established themselves
around Vladivostok, Bucheng (1) and Tima (1).
In the hope of recruiting men to fight the rebels, it is said, the
viet Siberian Executive Commit- resignation in 1924 for his intrantee issued a conscription order de sigent reactionary attitude. project conforms with M. Briand's plan to which it brings in effect the possibility of practical realization. The principle propositions are:-
The Federation should (1) com promise the largest number possible of the European States; (2) func- tion within the frame work of the League of Nations; (3) should not be controlled by any one State or group of States; but (4) should be founded on absolute equality of all the states and should respect their sovereignty.
Beginning early in August, the rainfall was the heaviest during the first fortnight of the month the waters of the various rivers tese to such dimensions that ser vices on the Peiping-Mukden and the SzoTao Railways, the latter being one of the Intest line, con- structed by Marshal Chang Hrach Liang, were interrupted through wash-outs and the flooding of zure than 20 districts.
BODY THROWN INTO A STREAM.
ROBBERY APPARENT MOTIVE
OF CRIME.
The discovery of the corpse of - Lam Chel, a fakt of the Tak Heung Bakery, who was stated as missing since & a.m. on Thursday, has been reported to the Police.
According to a Police report, the death was apparent cause of strangulation, as a piece of rope was found to be tied round the deceased's neck when the body was found.
It appears that Lam Chai left the Tak Heung Bakery, 190, Main Street, Shaukiwan East, at 6 am. on Thursday, to deliver brend and
the Fat Cheung and
In Hsinming-hsien, it is said, the Lin, Line and Yaoyang Rivers rose to such an extent that they cakes to all burst their banks and flooded several other tea-shops at Stanley. more than 1,890,000 mow of land When the foki failed to put in an which was under cultivation, €2,700 farmers and their families being rendered homeless. Although the water, have since subsided consi- dorably, the damage caused to the
Appearance till 10 p.m. on Thurs, day night, the master of the shop became alarmed and immediately sent out search parties. The search. for the deceased continued the whole excess of of Thursday night.
manding the enlistment of all men between the ages of 15 and 45. Those have been ordered to report for duty before October 15.
Continuing, the report says that, in two cities in the northern part of the Maritime Provinces Nisl chensk and Kolákovsky, thousands of peasants and farmers under the command of a former Soviet officer mutinied and, after attacking the fields is estimated in
At about 11 a.m. the next mord- authorities, disarmed the $15,000,000, because the rushing local
these flood waters covered the farms withing, the brother of the deceased dis- The Cossacks in troops.
covered the body of Lam Choi lying places also took part in the upris silt and sand and made them use The publication of this declaring which soon spread to the less for agricultural purposes, for in a stream about 51 feet above the tion is most interesting because it Tilanko River regions, with the this year at least. In addition, pathway leading to the Teni Wax comes on the eve of the opening of result that the Soviet officials sta the crops which were nearly ready Gap. The body was lying on the the Conference in Geneva and
for reaping have been totally de- rocks just above the water. should serve as a basis for the distened there fled for their lives.
stroyed. The flood situation in this cussion of M. Briand's scheme. It is in fact signed by at least two eminent members of the Assembly authority and M. Spalaikovitch at Geneva, M. Politis who has great Paikal region, the people, who have serious inasmuch as nearly 120 vil- |
Rebair Led by Imperial Officers.
At Bagdad, a large city in the
A lively sensation has been caused been known always to be loyal to by the initiative of the Ancien Com their rulere have also joined the bottante de la Guerra who have revolt, their leaders all being for decided to publish a declaration
common with the Association mer military officers in the Tanrist General and several other unions, régime. with the exception of the extrem
Two weeks ago, it is reported,
of Foreign Affairs. This proclama 2,000 Red troops to engage the re- tion has been posted by the associa bels but these men failed to carry tion on the walls of all the towns
to be published, or even to be comists, in favour of the peace policy the Soviet authorities in Chita sent municated privately, because of the pursued by M. Briand the Minister certainly that the General Medical Council would brand them with the "infamy of indirect advertising and strike there from the register" and villages of France. It affirms out their work effectively and they Doctors feel it is intolerable that the confidence of the writers that are still stationed near the Shielka the public should be denied infor the French delegation will follow in River. mation on the latest medical dissecurity and dignity a resolute policy of universal peace and ia particular a rapprochement with France's former enemies
coveries.
So bitter is the feeling engen- dered that it is being seriously ang gested that a number of leading Specialists should challenge the General Medical Council by writ ing articles and giving Interviews to the Press on recent medical pro- grcas,
The reputation of these men is so high that it is believed that the council would not dare to take dis ciplinary action against them, and that a relaxation of the existing restrictions would follow.
THE TEXTILE STRIKE IN FRANCE.
LITTLE CHANCE OF SETTLEMENT.
SOMERSETS ENTERTAIN.
CONCERT AT MOUNT AUSTIN
BARRACKS...
in-
Likewise, a large number of troops have been sent by the Soviet Government to the Koushak gold mines, near Baikal, to keep watch over 3,000 miners there to prevent them from joining the rebels
district is reported to be the most
In Hashin-hsien, the water rose ages were affected. to as high as 30 ft, at Machang were inundated and the losses also Village. More than 70 villages are estimated in millions.
84 of 70 Villages Washed Away. The rising waters of the Lau River were responsible for consi- derable damage caused to the peo ple of Suichung-hsien where 34 of the 70 villages were totally swept away. More than 25,000 houses were washed away, collapsed or 33,000 persons were rendered home less, and the crops which covered about 1,000,000 mow of land were destroyed.
Later the Police were notified)
and officers from the C.I.D. Depart ment were busy investigating the affair the whole afternoon yester- day. The apparent motive of the murder seemed to be robbery, as it
ed left Stanley he had over $6 in is understood that when the deceas
his possession. The robbers, how- ever, failed to take away over $1 in coins which were hidden in the deceased's waistband.
When the body of the deceased was discovered, a piece of rope was found tied round the neck and also on the feet above the ankles. The robbers, apparently, has been watch- often ing for the foki, who had very travelled the same route before, previous to his appearance on the scene of the murder.
The Police are giving the cOFG den Line, were forced to climb to their close attention, but till late the roofs of the station, buildings last night no arrest had been made. for safety. Damage in this district is estimated at $10,000,000.
When the waters reached their
The deceased, it is stated, was The Chinese Press concludes by saying that an adviser to the Soviet highest, the railway officials station-only about 21 years of age. defence force in Siberia has subed at Liubo, on the Peping-Mak- mitted a proposal to the Moscow Government, drawing attention to the fact that the Soviet troops in Siberia are very unreliable because they are afraid of the peasant army and he suggests that Soviet troops should be brought out from Europe The programme was a very varied to suppress the rebels. This pro one, and the numbers were well. posal is reported to have been op received by an appreciative proved and Red troops are shortly audience. Our Parochial Even-
There was a large gathering cluding many officers and friends, at the concert given by the "A" Com pany, 1st Ba The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's), which was held at the Mount Austin Barracks last evening.
ing," which brought the first half to be from Europe to Siberia.. Paris, August 31-The labour of the progratame to a close, was situation still continues trouble- the hit of the evening, while Mrs. some in the North of France and Spardle and Pte. Williams delight. the Union of Textile Proprietors ed the house with "You are the have just published a, declaration cream in my coffee."
AMERICAN ARRESTED
FOR TREASON.
OFFICER DETAINED BY PERUVIAN AUTHORITIES.
On August 3 and 4, heavy rains foll, day and night, in Chin-hsien and, when it stopped, the water was six feet deep and more than 500 square li was inundated. A
A PLUCKY AMAH.
SEVERE INJURIES IN STRUGGLE.
When
Chinese was charged
large number of cattle and sheep were washed away and the refugees. number more than 200,000.It is said that the waters have never before Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday risen to such a point her sine the with the theft of 43 cents from 210, reign of Emperor Taokuang (1821-Lockhart Road and with cutting 1851).
to the effect that political motives The evening on the whole was a are at the bottom of this present very successful one, and friends of dispute. In fact since the com- the service men stationed "top- mencement of the strike which has side" will no doubt look forward now lasted more than a month and
to another concert later in the a half the employers have made season. a number of important concession's demanded by the workers with re- gard to increases in pay, the num- ber of hours to be worked, health PALACE OF NATIONS TO former President Leguia was LATE MR. A. MOIR'S WILL. she would not be allowed to leave
conditions, etc.:
Nevertheless the agitatora con-
BE BUILT
OF NATIONS.
[UNITED PRERS.]
Lima, Peru, August 30.--While.
ed to a prison and the announce ment was made that he would be
tried immediately, an internation- al complication involving the United States came to the fore in revolutionary Peru's "troubled: situation to-day.
Serious foods were also reported and wounding a female at Panshan. Liaoguan, Tiehling, servant employed at that Fakoo, and Yihsien. In Panshan Detective-Inspector M. Murphy alone, it is said, of a population told the Court that the complainant of 250,000, more than 150,000 were
was still in hospital, suffering from thrown homeless.
severe wounds inflicted with x- chopper, and that it was possibles
for a fortnight or so
Detailing the facts for the pro- secution, the Inspector said that the defendant gained entry to the house
ESTATE WORTH 838,700 IN HONG KONG.
unue their work, of stirring up EDIFICE TO HOUSE LEAGUE trouble and the disorders continue.. Many of the workers endeavour to return to work but they are for-
Estate in Hong Kong worth Geneva, August, 31.The Secre bidden by the strikers who picket
Mr. Harold Grow, former Unit 856,700 was left by Mr. Alexander by climbing up a drain pipe and open the various factories. Under suchtary General of the League of conditions the proprietor's union Nations having invited tenders for ed States naval officer and also a Moir, formerly of Little Firthend, then getting in through an appeals to the authorities asking the construction of the Palace of former member of the American near Dalbeattiem, Kirkcubright, window. He was seen by the ser- them to take energetic measures to Nations, as it will be officially Mission to Peru, was charged with who died at Burgh House, Burgh-
miato
the kitchen. secure respect for peace and good known, the brief prevails here that treason through the act of piloting on Cumberland, on July 14 last vant who seized him by the arm order and the opportunity to work unless something untoward hapa bombing seroplan over Are year. Testator also left gross estate and dragged him
The defendant then went up to The Minister of Labour has repens the League's Assembly will in ceived in succession, delegates of 1833 meet for the first time in its quipa, where the revolt, firet broke in Great Britain to the value of
Re-sealing of probate has been the window, but on looking down, dent Leguia the proprieters and of the workers, new house. Only a limited number out, on behalf of the then Prea £19,073.168, 14. but they show little in the way of of builders from all member states At the same time, the military granted to . D. J. Lewis, of he found that the height was great- conciliation The representatives of the League are allowed to cum junta, which is continuing in con- Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Mas of the Labour Union in particular pete for this contract or the various trol despite one abortive effort to ber; who is attorney for the widower than he expected so he depre have declared that the strike will contracts which will be awarded by release the reins of office, promised Eleanor Jessie Moir, of The Actes, lo try other means of escape. He
Excavation
to conform strictly to all interna-Watermillok, Cumberland, the sole rushed to the front door, but the continue until the workers have ob November 1 next.
tional agreements. tained complete satisfaction. Fur- work will then be started im
mediately, and it is hoped that it. ther developments are expected.
will be possible to lay the corner. stone early next year.
T This development, incidentally, Known as the Lady Bountiful sounds the deathknell to the move for the past 50 years in the little ment for the removal of the seat of hamlet of Horsell,nenz Woking, the league to some other European Miss Grace Rowlands (86), daugh city, say Brussels or Vieme, this ter of General Bowlands, C., was movement having been sponsored Mr. Ferdinand Mayer, Chargé who died at 40, Cheung On Street, would probably loss quietly married at the church of partly by officials of the league who d'Affaires and formerly of the Kowloon City, on November 30,
at Peiping, has already 1929. Probate of the will has been fingers while she SU SIRTY Orrel bypocoton ether Legation french last mouth The orangecat Bariter strapenkom, which nerva de'" been instructed to duplogeranted to be water-in-law, Cam from ini
and incans to botai poloos Shisham crerving 2 Shake was Mr. Charles Blanchford (87), Geneva, and partly by Austrian and of Coulsdon, Surrey. The wedding French diplomate, the former cam- Mr Grow is, however, virtually given on trust for two grandsons was the culmination of a friendship paigning for Brussels and the lat charged with treason under inter one to receive 50 per cent. and the danger.
With the appointed in the wall master of the house, who hid by Efforts to Release Him. £1,000 to a sister, everything is left this time been aroused, got hold of
to the widow.
bim and hung on till the police Washington, August 30. The
arrived case of Mr. Harold Grow in Peru may develop into a decicate diplo- matio situation, it was learned here to-day
of over 65 years. Only the vergerter for Vienna, which, it was hoped, national law, and under these cir- and his wife were present at the would gain a new lease of life by cumstances the United States pro ceremony, which was performed by becoming the seat of the League bably limited to insistente that
he be given a fair trial. the vicar Canon Norman Pires. of Nations.
Chinese Estate.
The prosecuting officer concluded Loun! estate to the value of $7,400
plainant was left by Lam: Ho Shi (or Bre), by saying that the
other 20 per cent, when they attain Oo the application of the police, their majority. The administrator grandson if it becomes necessLTY. days incpolice custody;
given power to adopt another the man was remanded for thres
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